davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
Crescent asoot nO Sob printing qDsHec.
NEW ORLEANS:
THURSDAY MORNING. July ~, 1sso

FIRST DISTRICT CoURT.-The State Us ]
Chander-Ths case was tried yesterday, and re.
suited in the acquittal Of the prisoner This Young
man tried more than year ago, and under the
illegal charge of the late Judge, he was convicted
OF manslaughter and sentenced to the Penitentiary
for twenty years He took an appeal 10 the Su-
preme Court on the charge Of the Judge, who re-
manded the cause with instructions to charge as
required by the defendant
The charge of Judge Larue was just expos.
ton OF the law recognized in the celebrated case
Of Seliridge. The Jury were not out ten minutes
The result has been an acquittal. This young
man has been unjustly confined in the parish jail
for more than year, owing TO the mistakes of
Judge. Counsel for the prisoner, Randell Hunt
and J. w. Frost-for the State, M. M REYNOLDS
The Mayors Court of the Second Municipatv
met yesterday morning--the Recorder presiding,
and assisted by Aldermen Hale and Hooper J.
M. Wolf objected to the trial of w d. Ainsworth,
charged with vagrancy, because there was no
Clerk He maintained that the Clerk must be
elected by the people, and that the appointment by
the Court of the present incumbent was illegal
and void. That the Court was wi hout Clerk.
and could not proceed. Mr.. Reese, the District
Attorney, replied by quoting the section which
.,;,o. II g..
s'e' t"e oou'' al incidental powers to enforce
"o J"'.su'c'ion ana carry out the intent and de-
sign Oh tue act onder TINS he SAID the Court had
Hgh' 70 appoint It's Clerk-the statute being
S"en' On 'nat point
"'. Frost sara that the court was one in whose
T,san,1a'lon ana actual operation the public felt
usp interest," an" 'iat as @nste"s e"rt@ he would
auu 70 Tue argument Oh the District Attorney SIN
s ~ suses.on ne would coneede' Tor the sake
% Argument that the present incumbent had been
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

Nstsn the municipality designated foilswinl
able by mi " The Nos at tbs Railroad and
Second n2 the Mes
No. being fatboat Landing the Third (m3L the Hss
Al Inc Railroad and run down Ne Ibelng fey bnff
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

FIRE AND CHARGE OF ARsoN.-About A. NJ.
yesterday fire broke out in building known as
Washington College, near the Barracks, in the
Third Municipality, and occupied as private resi-
dence by Mr.. John Buiglino The house was de-
stroyed. John Mclaughlin was arrested on the
charge, preferred by James Brooks, of stealing pro-
perty from the burning building He is also sus-
pected of the arson. A number of articles were
found in his possession. He was brought up yes
terday before Recorder Seuzeneau, and was sent
before the First District Court on the charge Of
larceny. He will be further examined upon the
more serious complaint.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

Steamship Portland, BOenef from avaca, via Galveston
9TH inst, TO Harris & Morgah-H my.
sFNAMBUATR.
Bunker Hill No 3. Miller. from Louisyle-29 bales cotton.
Natchez, Pierce, from Mem phls-357 bales cotton.
Belle Creole IRE from Bayou Sara-3 bales cotton.
II NJ Streck Streck, from Lafourche.
Jas l. Day, Bates. from Mobile.
Mobile, Sutton, from Mobile.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

A REVOLVING CAsE-on Sunday last an adj
vertisement appeared in the Sc Picayune," stating
that young girl named Rebecca Bernstein, aged
sixteen years, had mysteriously disappeared from
her home. The girl belongs to poor but respect
able Polish family, who have resided in this city
Tor some years, and measures were instantly taken
to trace out her fate To the horror of her family
It has been found that she had been inyeigled away
by csloFed man named Jonbert, who, il is stated
has secrcted her in house in the suburbs. Yes.
terday, the brother in-law of the unfortunate girl
Mr.. kowalesky, through his attorney, Alexander
Walker, applied for writ of habeas corpus before
Judge Larue, which will compel Jonbert to pro-
duce his victim in Court. The writ was granted
Teturnable at o'clock this afternoon. The young
girl is said 10 be remarkably handsome; her
mother resides in Poland, and she was entrusted
to the guardianship of her sister, the wife of the
complainant Jonbert is possessed of large means.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

VEylNEs.-Madeira, Malaga Sherry and PORT in quarter
w and eighth casks, of direct Importation. sO Claret
Madeira and sherry, in cases, for sale by
jys BARELLI y co. 81 Common st.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

In all OF Female Diseases Gayanic Belt is Of IN
estinaOe value Il would take many columns were we TO
give the numerous testimonials which have been received from
The highest and respectable Ladies' IN ali pars of The
Union Weakness, irregularities, low Spirits pain in the
breast and se chorOs, uOr sbus poapsns or falling
OF the womb costvenes, Obstructed difficult mensuaOn,
general prosraiIOn OF the system, and all affections similar
simple and beautiful invention The enervatng Of
climate renders some natural stiHtaRt for the
preservation OF female health and surely nothing be
sale OF etcacl the sliuant which Nature herself has
pTovded This is dkcansIa, and its application by the
Gavanlc Bel and Magnetic Fluid is in pleasant
and agreeable No Inconvenience attends its USE and the
feeble and delicate with entire and safety
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
NEW ORLEANS CATTLE MARKET.

Wednesday Evening, July 10, 1850.
Arrived to-day Bunker Hill No. 8: "a head Of
beef Cattle and Cows, and lot of Aakapas Cattle per
Ferryboat.
PRIoEs; Beef Cattle, 2i4951sc % ID net; Hogs, AZ
D4'lc ID metz Shesp, 81 lODs2 Is W head; Mich o,os,
eli 00Os25 90 W head Caioes, 81 5O6D46 50 % head
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS.
LATITUDE 40 81 8g' N-IonsiruDE aOo lin Time, 81
.Ieared Yesterdnv.

Steamship Yacht, Thompson, BTazos 81 Jago,
Harrs & M0rgan
Ship ST Lonis, Bunker, NewYOrk. A Cohen
Sard bark Cesare, GandolfO. Genoa, d Lanata
Schr Martha. obe. Pensacola, Hurley
Schr II l. Scranton, Tain. MaiaHzas. O WickiIam
Schr cru e, Porter, Bqealsr. o Wickham
schr Two Murys silyey, Apaachicola, G RoasD ~ Go
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
MAYoRALTY OF NEwORLEASs, July 8. 1850
Council OF MUNICIPALITY No Two, Z

Sitting OF July Z, ls5O.
II EsOLVED. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby
notice the official paper OF the Muncpa iy, 10 adIcae,
approved March 49, s The contract to furnish this Maaci
Patv toI one year with winerstra'e ed sperm OIL the
be required proper offer Of the ManSs as II may
[slgnedlI ,,,u JAMES ME Ii. CALDWELL, President.
nj iggnae neil p,.. A. p. CRossMAN. Mayor.
MAYoRALTY OF NEwORLEANs, July 8, 1850.
NOTICE is hereby given that. in accordance with the
the resolutions passed BY the Council Of Municipality
faURsbAYs the E IN at nv O S D e g I on
e e owss bidder the contract Tor furnishing Municipal
no. Wo ior one year with Sperm OIL of best
iys A. D. CRossMAN. Mayor.
RROOKLYN WAREHOUSES COMPANY The
readings 10 receive PRGDe fom Ss VEST
SHIPMENT Having 1860 feet front on the nye with whsrves
IN front Of the aIehouses by which goods immediately
Too VIII De found 10 the dischargla- Of and
Charges fixed at low rates. and every accommoda
uon offered to the Merchants IN the city the Shippers in
The Of he Atlantic Dock Of New York o ePua
Persons interested in transmitting Mecha Lde invited
otce' corner of Magazine and Lafayette ee Newor
stanton Co.: r F. Nichols Nichols i'0e Frost O0' ies "
go Ltt9sh MO AtE PRONOUNCEDI INCUR
billy Of doubt thai BY suitably regulated course d Vege
chronic can be quickly and rmanenty cured
9y tEeaimsnt which can DO injury whatever. Dr. Full
cases Of Cancers, Ulcers Old Sores, aud skin Diseases OF
every KIND as letter Herps, Erypeas Sead Head Tumo
POypus, ems White swelling, etc Rheumeiism Cont
Oropsy, Scmina, Scurvy Fsiua, Dyspepsia; Liver Kid
ney, Spleen, Breast and lung Complaints; Asthma PALSY
eie ETC. Also3the different diseases peculiar TO women
~ decided improvement will be perceptibe in most
ing. " ' 'e"iS s'anu'
Feye of all kinds can be cured in from four to
twenty hours by mild medicine which is easily taken nv
the most sensitive, - 1890 - -' 'os" Wy
nyalids invited to consult Dr. F. gratuitously Mt No
50 81 Charles street Cover Tattersas Exchange1 and zee
certificates of remarkable cures M e
D. A cure will be guaranteed in all cases undertaken
my3 lyd& w
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11


p3sREPsIA on fAAn bEsA6Asf aGS MfaAfsxx
AS6 az SH299F fTfRIEEhEf6SRx III A
EHER AiNS ~ s SIR sp Go AND chest
G6HisKExaAEEsRE t Of EHFE SeIME HIP
NNEERRy y9{{s A ANR FdYscAt ENERGY. AND ALI
TTE .TS9EsiR9Reo& 4S fsTEd ENHANCEMENT OF
e disease Tor they weaken the vital energies of the already
Frustrated system while, under the
and wonderful discovery the exhausted patient and weakened
sufferer Is restored to former health. strength elasticity and
Flsof' Inc great peculiarly and excellence of
DR.. Christie's GalVanic Curatives
Consists N the ac thai they and disease by outoard
licking the patient till exhausted Nature sinks hopeley under
the ncnon Ihey strengthen le oh0e system, equaia-e
aeDer do The stiAtest injury uRder ann circHmStausss
since her introduction into the United States only three
classes and conditions among which were large humber Of
ades who are peculiarly subject Nervous Complains
nave oeen EntiIely and Permanently Cured
Te all hops Of relief had been given up and every thing
Tolus9aie the use of the CSff.PaNIC BELT suppo.e
DYSPEPSIA. any other Chronic or Nervous Dsorer'
20 ordinary cases. taken, which, by their action
relief but which leaves the patient n lower state a1 xxx
eu Iaeulues, AFTER the ACTION thus excited has ceased
aVANcs BEL TAKE esubn sse i8 s action Of
The worse symptoms Of attack, and simply tie he Bell
short period the nsenbe PRECIPITATION will act on the positive
element Of the Belt, thereby causing Gavanic cirenaton
the positive thus keeping up acontnuous Gayanie eircSso
throng bout the system.
PERMANENTLY CURED 3e1 daSs s o a ARE
sufficient to eradicate the Disease Of gears "'T''
CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS
From all 0 n.I the e Most .L Undoob.ed Character
MI every column OF this paper!
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

nXHGENATED BIT ERS-A Sovereign ReFnstv
~ Ion Dyspepsia, PhtlIc, G. y n ER A 1. DERIIlTY
Are SOVEREIGN remedy for Dyspepsia many Of lis rms
such Painn ts Stomach, HEARTBURN, hait1ai Cosyenrs
Aeid Stoma h, Headache, Of Appetite, Piles. 4 ixi
sweat and even Consumption Difealt breathinr 4 bdh
often results rm digestion, relieved bg S,a, III
er In short lheir use has been proved in h. sef Or
almost all the symptoms that proceed a az
tonic condition OF the stomach. genes deb ity arising
om from the eecis OF fever particularly ever and
Ague. Females suffering und.T ans crime sefanzetnent
a!ns NON weakness, will end the OXYGENATEn BIT
TEkS an excellent remedy and surpassed by med
cine in use. Sold BY the EMPIRE COMPANY, who
have also hand all Of COmstocks valuable Mescnes
the old stand. 50 POPdras irpef iaf 3r.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

sHO.NICfO.MERHS
NE attention Of the public is invited to this valuable i'm.
provenent Experiments the past year boats both on
bsr anu w ter, as also for land purposes,
nave nly tested its superior qualities generator
e great saving fuel weight and space occupied
vi rI rhe SCI Bollers can be seen IL operation at
MO0PER y BROS, 1888 Pearl street.
Mutt \ AYRES' Foundry, foot 18th street, N R.
ATLANTIC DOCK, Brooklyn.
a. "; METCALF'S, 50 and Is Centre street.
Y T. BADGER Y co. IS, A and 40 Duane street.
n y: STARBUCK'S Foundry, Troy, N. Y
SSMNiT I'll y CuRLETT'S, Baltimore.
READING DEPOT, Reading, Pa.
ana on board steamboats, JONAS c. HEARTH and ED
fAfs0N, foot Of Liberty street, New York, and tow
boat JOHN p. WHITNEY New Orleans "
Ky For further information apply TO
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
oo.,o ~ and SAMUEL WARD,
duo 5tdbmW 10 South William street. NevYork.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
1r. Christie,s GALVANIC NEoKLACE

Is used for all plants affecting the Throat Head such
bronchitis inflammation Of the throat and sick
headache, dizziness of the head neuralgia the face buzz
zng roaring in the ears. Deafness which generally called
and thai distressing complaint called tic doulOuIeux
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

SUGAh hEFFLEs-The subscriber has for sale a fu
y assortment OF Sugar Kettles, all Of which he warrants
mails ltd&5mW X. RICHARDS, No. II ChartTes ST,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

60 splendid passenger steamer B)S'ft7N AZ &.Ia1
master, viii leave for The above ar1F ~ i<
mediate landings about SUNDAY the lis i,f 81 n
clock For freight 4a&lre applT on haad ~ -
20 IN, SAM EB EWING, 30 GravIer St
LR The Bosiona was built EXPRESSLY for q passenger
packer nef cabin more efficiently furnished anv
'team,t IN ne West and IN addition 10 other S
provided with Sslentd bath Of her cabin can
be seen and slaie application 10 n Arenf
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

Sole A1tbOrized a gents,
GUINNESS a. HILL.
DEALERS IN FINE FANCY ARTICLES, aoLp PENs, ETC
Sly cod 3dp ~ Camp street.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
D ON ks7IC PoB RS

cAUrIoSi rpteed should be aware ha.,
security asaias. Srar,a hsa with ~ a Aa..,r
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
Dr.. Christie's GALVANIC BRACELETs

Are found of in cases of commissions or fits
spasmodc complaints, and general affections Of the
head and upper extremites Also in Palsy and Paralysis
energy in the limbs or other organs of the body.
~ Many hundred Certificates, from all parts of the coun
ny, OF the most extraordinary character can be given III ne
CURED - -
No trouble Inconvenience attends the use of DR.
CHRlSTlE'S GALVANIC ARTICLES, and they may
be worn BY the most feeble and delicate with perfect ease and
safety In many cases the sensation attending their use IS
mghy pleasant and agreeable They be any part
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
S ~ Nh TPPiASTI A yNpULAT0H1 iLI

r Ha7llIp, a1d the be7t materaEs. FRKNcH BURR
ials =. }. HART CO., 79 Tchouptouas St
Corn A Offered in this OF any niar n5rh ,vogi M
wen 70 cal and examine these Nils heinre purchasing else,
HneTe as we have supply hard of the various sizes 10
te Steam, Water or HOrss Power. Psjues from = 90 ~
6SOO; and warranted to perform satisfaction OF the
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11

4 w. ARTHUR & co. 2s and 20 New T1eyee offer
d. Ior SAFE zOo packages ASSORTED fes 81 10. Cognac
brandy IN bond; 100 do, choice and common in store 100
quarter casks Fort, Madeira and Malaga ines o cases
and casks Glare lOO bbs old Bourbon and onongabea
brandy Cheres and Oranges 100 do Corias and Syrups
and Candles 800 do choice and common Tobacco ODD
lne Havana and Imitation Cigars; spices Of all kinds
,,DA
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-11
DtLIGHTFUL REsIDENcE Foa sac

~ very desirable and beautiful residences Of Geo. "a
" Lninms Esq siuated on the Easefu Shore Of f.1A
oay q an intended change Of residence BY pfpre
SIotr IL stands live feet alb The water
Athe land rising IN succession Of tenRces s0lid
handsome wharf the lrsi of these hence we AN
serenuue walks lead the delightful Fesid4nce a q ou
buildings The place i called RaueHRd, from the ravins
nat edges The northern side OF The front lawn. in the dds
foliage thar lines the side and head of the dell IS neve
even peeped at by the Besides cFclnr through IN
Harry TIM SPARKLING STRAIN forms the Hay. asncc-sor
OF everh0wing Shower Baths and the water j. amos
always salt tina the foot of the bluff ev~ry se,es 81
hue Bathing can at all times be enjoyed. Abundance q
Game can always he had in the and unang snppy
u tlstt can B. taken at time in front For ssumne
Residence and watering Place it scarcely be equad ii
the south, Two Steamboats, ply twice day betNaeeT
Noble and The above thus atioing frequent
II communicating with the city, For TERMS which vii
je22 l9i P. B. TAYLOR s. Graxi-xst
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22

Some ida of the expenses Of the
Burnet House." Cincinnati, may be
had from the following facts; One
ton of ice, at $40 per ton, is consumed
daily forty gallons Of milk, do; one
hundred dozen Of eggs, do. Sixteen
barrels Of -four are used per week, and
five hundred pounds of butter in the
same time. The gas bill is 50 1000 per
annum. There are one hundred and
thirty-fyc servants, sixty of whom are
females
1t is estimated that five hundred
guests can be comfortably entertained
so that, when the capacity ofthis house
is tested, inclujing guests, the amllics
oflhc proprletois, attaches aud servants,
1t viii contain a population approach
ing one thousand, a number sufficient
ly great to form a thriving interior
country town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22

LAKE SUPERIOR CorPEE.-The .CIIf
and Minnesota mines have recently
been turning out immense masses OF
copper ore, and the great difficulty ap-
pears to be in getting it from the mines
in pieces small enough for shipment:
Seven pieces taken from the Cliff fmine
weighed 29,S52 pounds; four from the
Minnesota, ,l4,G4l The masses are so
heavy that il takes teams of ten, twelve
and soG e,imes fourteen horses, 10 haul
them the distance ofthrec quarters Of
nile from the mines 10 the lake. The
copper is too tenacious and compaci
to be broken in pieces in blasting, and
it has 10 be cut up 18th q long chisel,
three-fourths of an inch III width, by
chipping Of piece after piece with a,
heavy hammer. BY this slow and ex-
tensive process these large masses OF
native copper are cut up into pieces
for shipment, A schooner recently
sailed for por, down the lake, with
upwards of sixty tons on board, and
the docks are filed with masses az
the most enormous size, waiting ship
ment..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22

QulTE \ MIsrAKE.-A gentleman resid-
ing in the lower part Of the city, went,
home on Sunla morning about o'clock
and on entering his iron. door, hr stumbled
against 4 heavy body. Blev!ng that a
burg arious gcoieman was secrcted in lis
house, he stopped down aud pulling out a
large jack-kniIe from his pocket, he open
cd ii and then seized The intruder by the
throat, when, to his infinite relief, he found
the supposed burglar SO dead drank, that
he was oblig cd to lift him in order to car
.Ty him into the street, whe'e by the light
Of lamp, he recognized a neighhor who
had been out on al evening party, and re-
turning home full OF braniy aud wafer and
iced punch, had mis- AIKEN ihe house and
crawled into the next door.-AGany knick-
erbocker
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22

JESNY LIND. M. Benedict writes from
Sch'augenbad, that Jenny Lind's voice
" has acquired, If that were possible, even
additional power and effect by Il timely and
well chosen repose." She wants to sing a
song of " Welcome TO America" at her
fist concert, aud NJ. Benedict asks for the
poetry from ode Of our " first rate literary
men," which he viii st to music. Bar
mum accordingly offers prize of one hu1-
dred dollars for the best song Of that des-
c'p,lon The compositions are to b. sen,
to him at New York before The Isl OF Sep
t,mber. Now for excitement among our
lyric poets, from General Morris down
or up, which is it
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22

WEST PoINT ACADEMY The report OF
the Board OF Visitors Is commea lators 10
every department. The Committee on lu-
structiun recommend the introduction of the
study Of The Spanish Iaoguage-an addition
OF year to the course of study, and any
necessary increase of instructors. The
Committee on Discipline advise that new
riding school lie erected. The Comm llee
on Police suggest that the public road near
the hospital ought to be removed 10
greater distance from the building. The
Committee on Administration make some
suggestions on the subject of salaries, and
recommend thai the salary and local rank
of the Superintendent Of the Academy be
that of Colonel of Engineers. The Com
m,,ee on Fiscal Affairs find thst the pay
OF the cadets is not sufficient for their ne
cessary expenses, and recommend that It be
ieised to the original amount Of Ses per
month. The Board unanimously concur
in the views and recommends crs Of tho
Committee.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-08-22
FRIDAY, AUG. l6.

THE U. s. FLYING ARTILLERY.- We
yesterday evening announced the arrival Of
she 81 Company of U. S. Artillery, Major
Sherman, at the Roxbury line. They came
per order Of Major General Scott, 10 form
a feature in the military escort Of the pro-
cession tomorrow. Our city authorities,
with the acquiesccnce of Major Sherman
selected the eminence in the middle of tie
Common, near the Pond, as the ground
for the encampmen. of the corps, aud he
tween three and four o'clock the Company
arrived at the ground in their true military
shap', with six pieces of ordinance, Zone
twelve FOUNDER and five sixes,) with
baggage tain, b acksmith shop, and all
the implements Of service, mounted upon
wheels, and drawn by the L" flying hor:es,"
the whole presenting a scene quite imros-
ing, and exciting quite degree of interest
from the facl that these were real so!-
dlers," and are eminently distinguished as
being some of the men who served out
>
rmy at Buena Vista, at the very lime
when Old Zack wouidnt surrender al The
very respectful request of Santa Anna.-
They all look like men who have " seen
SERVICE" and considering their locks, in
connection with past hillian, de ds, they
are the right sort OF mettle for service -
This Sd Company is well known to be one
Of the most distinguished in the service -
Al Buena Vista il was commended a at
present by Lieutenant, now Major, Sher-
man. II was ordered, (in connection with
Lieut., now Colonel Bragg's company
by Gen. Taylor, to take a position between
the American lines and the ensmy, which
latter were, in the language of the official
despatch, " IN full pursuit, and but fifty
yards distant" Thcy onp,ly obeyed the
order, without receiving any support from
the Infantry, and MS Geu. Taylor's ''cs-
patch said :" they saved the day The
ordinance which they nov have here with
them. is the same as was used IN the battles
Of General Taylor in Mexico, and some of
the gun carriages still bear marks indcat
iny tha, they did not escape being hit and
grazeJ by the iron AMI loaden hail from
he Mexican lines. Al Buena Vista to
each Of .hese field pieces were assigned six
horses, for mcnGuve ing. Major Sherman
in that battle. had his war horse shot un-
der dim by fire from the cnemy's inian-
Try, but this fact, in his modesiy, he o.
united to report to Gen. Taylor,
Major Sherman is supported in his con
.nand by Captain Shields and Lieut.. NJ s.
on. The officers, while here, make their
quarters at the fremont House. - Boston
Times.