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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-05-03

DIAM, black and cGored silks, figured and wa
1 tered silks, pop,us bnreges, musps. de lanes,
barge de l1Ines, lawns pam and figured Swiss and
Jaconet muslins, French, Scotch, English and a.
mericOn ginghaus, Of every variety Of style aud
pattcrns-at extremely low prices
may 3 l.. 7. SAsGER & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-05-03
Elcc,iOucfTOwn T,u.,ces,

NOTICE Is hereby gwen, that The annual cIee
~ ton for trustees oi the town Of Ottawa, for
the ensuing year viii be held OF the cour, house on
Monday next. The polls will be opened at | q.
clock, and be kept open until O'Clock, p. m.
mays l. LELAND. Town Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-05-03

j,hs wsuswArth reached homo Yesterday
~ ASss7S a1 I,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-05-03

Total town expenses fcr he pas, year, SCI 4s
EZRA DoMlNY, 7oun Ce,k
SErSsA, April go, 1851.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-05-03

The following is a correct statement Of the az
counts Of the town Of Serena, audited Nov. 0, 1850
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

cepts therefor BY return OF NAL They will also
tously furnish maps and pamphlets of the property and
cheerfully give such information may be desired.
CHARLES WOOD, III, John-st.
also desire say that have good Farming lands west
of my village lands which will selln lots up
wards, fom 20 $50 per These lauds well
situated for farming garden purposes every respec
IL References the qnality of the lands be mad
TO Hon. Henry Megs and Gen Chandler of the American
Institute, Rooms 36l Broadway New York. c. NJ SaNun
publisher Fulton ST., n. Y, D. J. owne ESQ., office
the American Agricuturst lS7 Wafer - ~ Y, Dr. L F.
Peck, 500 STATE Brooklyn Alden j. Spooner Front st.
Brooklyn, II. Striker, 78 Broadway, n. b., o. Holman
stationer Boston, Mass r. H. Pease Bookseller Albany
n Thomas Nissan, and Gcorg' Lyman, jersey City ;
Dodge, of Dodge IL Cos. Express IFS West st n Y; "
Palmsr Philadelphia
B. PALMER, Scollay's Buildias, Boston, Agent
feb > d2law Was ltw 2mos
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
New and Improved Clothes Stand.

VIE subscriber would call the attention of the public 10
his New anc Improved CLOTHES STAND, an article
f much Importance to house Keepers il being much more
light and convenient than any frame in ise and can be
furnished at much less expense IL may be seen at Bakers
Furniture Rooms and at my Shop rear Of Dr. Bates Office
Pearl StreetO Worcester. Il. WARNER
Sole Agent and Proprietor
Application has been made for Letters Patent.
Worcester, Sept "a, 1850.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
DON'T BE DECEIVED.

NHE genuine Bay State stove ia decidedly the Brsr
STOVE In the market, for either wood or coal beware
STATE stands uDriuaied.
i have the Air Tight ParIor, the most perfect
stove Of the Kind, and IN beauty unsurpassed
COAL STOVES, NTH Ovens, and Cast iron WOOD
STOVES, with rstrae ovens, and convenient for doing
small amount Of cooking and withal suited my room
COAL STOVES, new patterns COAL CRATES, CoaI
Burners, Tailors Stoves Office Stoves DC &C.. for sale
heap by j. r. LORINC
Worcester. Oct "a coda wlsif 10 MAIN ST.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
For Sale,

sxs 4 NEW and convenient Dwelling House Thorough
fy7 "a y finished, with the hest materials and pleasant
y situated the height OF land on the corner OF Graf
ton and Elizabeth Street. commanding beautiful view OF
the city, and formerly occupied by Lewis L. joy.
Also, 20 House Lots near the same. The Lots con-
TO come within the means of many who have not been
able to buy large lots
credit will be given nit purchasers. Plan of the
Lots be by calling upon the subscriber. For fur
Their information call upon L. w BANCROFT, or
Nov Is deotf A. NJ. MERRIFIFLp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
GILL VALENTINE, Surveyor,

AS taken Room, No "a Front ST. opposite the City
Hall, and respectfully soics continuance of Glvors
lie is agent for the american Mutual Life
Co and will attend to applications in that line
lie also intends to keep general Agency Office and per
sons wanting help will be supplied and will be
procured for those in want reasonable Keep
ers OF boarding houses by having their Registered
Will be supplied with boarders and persons wishing fo
Board, will be recommended to good Boarding houses
AS it desirable that this Office should acquire and sus
tain good reputation, expected that those who desire
10 place through its agency, will well recommended
Ienements let rents collected Bills made Books Posted
and writing in general attended TO- and almost any Lawful
business Except catching fugitive slayes will be ATTENDED
to, in preference to dleness.
Worcester, Jan. z. ian9-df
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
Real Estate for Sale


csGSArA in the village of Millbury, the main
&xSd y, road from Worcester to Uxbrldge, vala-
Ae.s sR able Hotel and outhouses, comprising one
- large Stable Bowling Allies, &c Sa,d
Az-Z-2SzzzS Hotel contains one bar room two large
parors, dining and kitchen the floor thirteen
chambers, and one large dancing hall The pleas
anty located in excellent situation for custom, being
pleasant ride from Worcester for parties pleasure he
Hotel is now under LEASE with good tenant yielding
very fair rental The estate comprises, in addition the
buildings about q of land Possession given by the
LIST of s pr next.
For further particulars inquire of w A. PIERPONT &
CO., ~ Water street, b ston, CARRY & FIELD, Cen
tral Exchange, Worcester. feb27-eod2w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
NALLEABLE IRON.

HE subscribers having fitted up building in W.su,xa
TON SQUARE, WORCESTER, Muse, for the purpose OF
carrying ON the MALLEABLE IRON BUSINESS are
nov realy 10 supply all those in Of Malleabe Iron
price, go 80 's' ~ q i"'
Also LOCK WORK, and other light Castings In gra,
iron, done ut short notice. " s-'
All orders thankfully received and promptly attended TO-
ago, le50. eod&wu MCFARLAND e BIsCO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
COFFTN MANuFACTnRY.

,7---zzzz--- DEADY MADE CoFFINs of all
3z-==== IA sizes and kinds, constantly on
f7g-,--s-5=@=-z~- hand the Mandatory and Wan
sn'-'-szssz Room, No. Mechanic Street
pposte the Norwich Railroad Depot
o. Coffin Plates furnished at short notice Sections and
others in rhe country invited to call and examine fol
themselves.
Also, at the above named place, Shop Joiner work
in all lis Tables Desks Show Gases
~ Also, all other kinds OF general jobbing
Worcester Nov 5, 1850 eoddwf w NJ. CURRY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
LIFE ASSURANCE.
4HGETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
Annuity Fund $3.50. 900.

EXCLUSIVEIY held and pledged and appropriated
II with its reserved Accommodations by the Charter and
regulations of the Company TO the payment of annutes
and losses upon Insurance life, and in ible
for the other debts contracts liabilities engagements of
Company.
ter deliberate and careful examination of the differ
systems upon winch The business of Life Insurance is
conducted this Company has adopted the proprietary
Joint Stock plan, the decidedly Lest adapted the
exgencies of the present day and Of this country 1t
longer necessary for life TO pay much larger
premium than is actually required for the purpose under
the expectation, often is to be feared vain one, of re-
cevng back from the office under the delusve name of
profits, the of premium which ought have
been taken, in such manner and at such time may suit
the pleasu convenience of those who may chance
have the control of the company.
The prompness fairness and lberaity which have mark
ell all the dealings of this Company for period of thirty
years, and the well known character oits officers d
rectors, afford the guarantee that its affairs will be
managed as to afford to the assured that utm safety
security which is of the first Importance i'll Life Assurance
THOMAS X BRACE, President
E. A. BULKLEY Vice President.
s. l.. LOOMS, Secretary.
T. w. SEYMORE, Actuarv.
G. HOLLAND, Agent for Worcester.
GEO AGE A. BATES, NJ. D. Examining Physician
for Worcester.
Office in w. & II. Bakers Ware rooms Main Street
Corner of Pleasant STU Worcester, Mass.
1 fAhI III Law
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
For Sale or ExcI,nupe.

hA FOR HOUSES IN WORCESTER,
f:n FARM Of 40 acres situated mile from l;,rro,
@ centre. Also, several out lots convenient to the
iarD' Also WOOD LOT OF 30 acres 3 miles from snf
isrn'. For particulars inquire Of GUsTAvus ELLIOT
""~n"tT ot,Voroesfer. eodl0m June 20
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
LIGHT! LIGHT!
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY.

49, nR. STONE, Oculist and Aurist, con
MTS ~ tinues TO devote particular attention to al
So diseases and affections of the Eve and Ear n,
No. 2 MAPLE STREET, WORCESTER lie
operates Tor Squnt Eye for Cataract and sua of the teal
uct and inserts Artificial Eyes of the most eke and
natural appearance He treats Deafness the most
modern principles practsed by the celebrated AuRIsTs
Cramer, Curtis and Yearsy of Europe Upwards of fty
cases of deafness have been successfully treated and
d by him during the past year.
DIX STONE likewise attends 10 all general practice
The best Of reference given Oitce hours from 10
A. NJ. to p. NJ. eod&cwIy octi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
Mechanios Mutual Benefit Association.

Once Nos 10 Foots Building, Springfield, Mass
'dIS ASSOCIATION was Ogmzed Oct lst 1919, ana
was the first oil the kind organized in the united
states and is the only purely Mutual Health Association
now IN operation Ii is managed by its MEMBERS ana mas
now an accumulated Cash Capital Of Sl3UO
4 Guaranty CapifaI ITU00
RATES of annual deposits for members under fifty years
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
PARTtCITAR Notice


EFNE subscribers having purchased of Mr.. T. A. Clark
and e. H. Sandford, their respective Stocks of Goods
and united the i'll the Store recently occupied by Mr.
Sanf I'd,
No. 4Flagg Building, Main Street.
Would most respectfully invite the attention of all pu-
chasers to their extensive stock of
HOSIERY, GLOVES, YARNS. LACE GOODS
TRIMMING GOODS, THREAD STORES, &c. &c
Having ample facilities for purchasing their Goods at the
lowest pos ble rates, with thorough knowledge of their
particular branch of business and beng determined TO sell
thelr goods under all circumstances prices will
satisfy lhe most economical purchasers. They trust tina,
their efforts TO do business with the citizens Worcester
and adjoining towns will meet with that encouragement il
VIII be Their aim TO merit We shall be in constant receipt
OF all the new ant desirable varieties of Goods in our line
oil business, and buyers may all sure of finding
at our store one OF the largest best assorted and cheapest
Stock of Goods in the State.
The patronage of the public respectfully solicited
JOHN flkiu. HENRY o. CLARK.
No. Flag Building.
referring to the above announcement take pleasure
friends and customers who have literally patronzed us
Gurng me past SIN years, as being every way worthy of
their confidence and support.
Mr. CLARK ofthe above firm many of onr friends will rec
ognze having been in employ fo several wears as
may have enter aimed of him. integrity of character
and business qualifications will to the interests of
The new firm. IT. A. CLARK
E. II. SANFORD.
worcester, Jau ~, IS5l jan30-eod6w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS.

NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS.
WORCESTER, 10th month, 10TH 1850.
4 BRANCH of l. CHASE CO.'S oil. STORE in
IN Woonsocket, is open in this city No % FRONT
STREET. Their SPERM OIL for MACHINERY is pure,
and their BURNING OILS of the quality and received
direct from New Bedford For reference read the follow
ing certificate. ICHABOD CHASE d co.
NOTICE.
The undersigned manufacturers hereby certify that they
have used the Sperm Oil for Machinery sold by Ichabod
Chase Co.. of Woonsocket and feel warranted in saying
that it their highest expectations, and cheerfuly
recommend il Others
DEXTER BALLoU & Co.,
GEO G. BALLoU,
SAML GREENE, Ag't Woonsocket Co.
BATES d ARNOLD,
L. II. SPRAGUE, Ag't Globe Mfg. Co.
A. ID. LOCKWOOD q Co.,
| OBS diff EDWARD HARRIS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
EDWARDS & BANCROFT.
BOARD.
Washing Fluid.

WARRANTED superior to amy thing Of the Kind in Dsa
w for sale at 80 cents per gallon by
SPuRR d SHELLEY, 140 Main-St.,
r~p' ~ eod&wu Worce ser
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

s. y. EFE EEsS ON, WhEpmlaker,
III AS REMOVED his Shop tc Rooms in the building next
north of Flagg Hail. opposite the Central Hotel where
i'll be ha ppy TO wait upon his friends. diff April 4.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
Engraving.

CRAVING.
no. E3sINLEY HALL.
FENIE SUBSCRIBER having commenced BUSINESS at the
above place. respectfully solicits the ronage of the
public Wedding, Visiting, and Business Cards. engraved
superior styles also, Watch Papers, Notarials Labels.
Ball Tickets &c
Door Plates
Trunk and Coffin Plates Desk Seals and Silver Ware let
tered with neatness and despatch Orders from country
Jewellers Will receive prompt attention.
F. SOUTHGATE.
No. BInley Hail. Ladies' and Gentlemen are invited
to call and examine specimen cards.
N b. Cards furnished and printed on reasonable terms
dec25-d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
NEW GROCERY STORE.

Choice Family Groceries and Provisions.
T the lowest market prices be obtained az tho con
"A NER of SoUTHBRIDGE and MYRTLE STREETS Give US
call. OTIS BRAMAN.. Agent.
April.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

Druggists and Perfumers Labels,
lLT and Plains great assorn emf and for sale at the
Western Railroad. a' W 'ie
ma5-eoG& W6m SANIrEI I, yUrIrp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
For Sale

S00 BUSHELS Potatoes 100 bbls, Apples 1000 lbs,
COO Butter, 5000 lbs. Cheese Under No GAG Main st
Opposite the City Hal,
Worcester, Dec n, 1850. DIFF L. BUGBEE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08
Philadelphia Bottles and Yials.

EfoR Druggists Pc fumerss&c for sale whole sale and
retail az factory prices, No. "a Washington Square
maro-eopdWem SAMUEL G. WHITE.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

VIE subscribers having purchased of Mr. T, A. Clark
and o. H. Sandford their respective Stocks of Goods,
and united the same III the Store recently occupied by Mr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

UVel MY, . per cent. advance the above VIII De
charged 81 so in addition the above will be charged as
Adhesion Fee the first year
Officers.
II. CRossETT, Pres't. A. NJ. GALPIN, v. Pres'
II. ii. DARLING, Secretary and Treas.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A NJ. CABIN, g. PILLsBURY, Rev. r. II. CoNKLIN,
l.. w. KIMBALL, 5 S. HUBBARD.
RIG w. ENGLISH; NJ D., Consulting Ply siaian.
References Elk. Gov. Slade of VI rmOnt; Hon. R.
Gddngs, NJ C.i Hon Edward Little, Marshfeld; Rev. d.
n Merritt, Housatonc, BIS Hon. Orson Wood, NJ. D.,
Somers Cti Seth Rogers, Nj. D., Worcester Mss Hon Al
Thos NJ HAYS ESQ. Secretary of the Hnverhil Fire ms
Co. Hayerhill, Ms.i q. Lynde Esq, Johnson Vt; Hon
Eiiab Ward, Middleboro'
SPringfeid-Rev. s. Oseood d. D.; Rufus Elmer; John
L. King; G. c. Wood, NJ. d J. T. lockwood; Homer
Foot Esq.
WIN. S. GOODWIN, General Agent.
lAn3W Office Q3 Nnin nnnnste Central Church
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

To Let.
A COTTAGE House, Nc 4, on Irving ST., and posses.
n sion given the first of April Inquire of Mrs. Felton,
80 Main st.
Worcester, Jan. II. 'anl7-df
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-08

s1E subscriber wishes to obtain employment in writing,
Il collecting or in any business in which he can make
himself useful ANY word left Thompson's Periodical
1iice will receive immediate attention
jan4-tt SAMUEL v STONE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12
County Court.


MoNDAY.-The Grand Jury organized by the APP
pointmeut of James Anderson Esq, as Foreman
The State Docket was taken up, and several small
assault and battery cases disposed of.
An appropriation of seventy five dollars was made
for Southwest Bridge.
Ordered, That the Court during thisterm will con-
tinue its evening sessions until P. NJ. Adjourned
at 9 P. NJ.
TuEspAY-An assault and battery case was dis
posed of.
Ordered, That the State Docket will hereafter be
taken up on Friday-Appcal Docket, Monday-Tri-
al Docket, Tuesday morning
At 81 o'clock, the Court will appoint Superin.
tendents of Schools at which time all the Magis-
trates are requested to attend
We learn that the docke, is very much overloaded
and but little prospect of its being cleared the
great majority of cases reached in any reasonable
time. In fact the vast accumulation of business
seems to have convinced every of the total mad
equacy of the present system for the wants of com
munity like this The necessity for some change be-
comes more apparent and more imperative every day
The fault of course is in the thing ITSELF not its ad
ministration for we are convinced that the gentle
men in our County Court will compare favorably
with any Magistrates in the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12


SENATE, Dec. 9.-The Senate occupied in the
discussion of resolution extending welcome TO
Kossuih. Messrs. Seward, Fooie and Others spoke in
its favor. Mr.. Berren opposedt. Mr. Stewards speech
for novelty. contained alusion to slavery. The
Senate adjourned without taking any action, although
it is believed the resolution will pass.
Mr.. Stockton. of New Jersey, submitted resolu-
ton calling upon the President for all the nforma.
tion in his possession touching the imprisonment OF
Mr. Thrasher. E<zre
HoUsE.-The Standing Committees were announced
The Chairmen of some of the most important as
follows
Ways and Means-Geo. s. Houston, of Alabama
Claims-J. R. J Daniel, of N. C..
COMMENSURATE L. Seymour of n. York.
Public Lands-WilIard P Hall. of Mo.
Public xpenditures-Andrew Johnson, of Tenn
Military Affars-Armistead Burt, of S. C.
Naval Affars-F. P. Stanton, of Tenn.
Foreign Affairs-Thos H. Bayly, of Va.
Terrilories-W. A. Richardson, of ILL.,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12
Foreign News.

The steamers Humboldt and Niagara have arrived
at New York. Of course, the great event connected
with the Humboldt is the arrival of Kossuth and Lo
Ia Montcz. The former will be received he de-
serves. How Lola may fare cannot say, but after
the success Of sdch an infamous woman as Madame
Bishope. we objections to Lola or any bo-
dy else. The Niagara's dates are to the ODD ult,
There is not much news of Importance. The most
interesting items to be the defeat of the Rus
slams by the Circas~ians The Russians suffered i'm
mensc loss. The King of Hanover, uncle to Queen
Victoria, and formerly Duke of Cumberland isdcad,
His and heir is blind In France. the contest be-
tween the President and the Assembly continues
President continuing to gain ground. The accounts
from Australia represent the gold even more abund
ant than in California. Madrid accounts represent
that the Spanish government had pardoned, on the
demand of Lord Howden, % English subjects who
had taken part in the Cuban expedition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12
Virginia Election.

There can be little doubt of the election of Johnson,
the democratic candidate for Governor, the returns so
far showing democratic gain of 300 over the vote
of 1s4s. between Cass and Taylor The returns from
the Legislature very meagre; too much 10 base
decided opinion upon 10 the future character Of that
body, but the indications are wholly favorable to the
democrats. As this is The first election under the
Constitution, great efforts have been made by both
parties, and the wings expressed themselves confident
of success, but the d" Old Dominion seems immova-
bly, democratic. AS the law allows the polls 10 be
kept open for three days the returns in very
slowly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12
Don't Wish to IntruGlc.

In Kossuths speech to deputation from Philadelphia he
alludes to of the T. S. Senate follows:
"The why l say this is, that though am fully
aware that in the United States is the
public opinion of the people which decides the last
public affairs, and though must confess that have
n York such manifestation of the sympathy
of the people gives hope and consolation still regard
myself invited to this country by act of Congress initiated
the Senate Now, had known that in the place
where invited the somebody would decline to bid
welcome would have thought that was not wei
has formally invited Congress in his to consider
what steps be taken to receive the for whom he
frigate ASIA complying with the will of the
body in which resolution of farther political
tendency-the simple resolution to bid welcomewas
withdrawn, account of expected opposition Under
such circumstances would not have wished to intrude
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12
The Afralr of the Promctheus.

The Republic is gratifed to announce that imme-
diatey on receipt of the intelligence of the firing on
this vessel by the British brig of Express, COM
petent naval force by the Presidents direction
ordered to repair to San Juan de Nicaragua, to pro-
ect American vessels from like outrages for the flu
ure and inquiries addressed to the British 60
vernment to ascertain whether the conduct of the
commander of the Express prompted by orders
from his government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-12

Tho American steamship Pacific arrived at New
York, the 7th inst with Liverpool dates to the
Doth ult. Her news is not important, if except
rise of to ! cent per pound in cotton, with an ae-
tive demand.
The money market was easy and eonsols higher
than they had been for years, showing that no ap-
prehensons were entertained in England of any in-
mediate outbreak in Europe.
In France there is as usual considerable excite
ment but no marked change
The State of Hungary is represented as unsatis
factory.
Two vessels had arrived at Cadiz. Spain, with an
other portion of the Lopez expedition on board.