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soMBRE VIEWS OF LIFE.

NEW ORLEANS couRIER or JULY 10.
The city is the place to the most wonderful changes
and ups and downs offe. Here you may behold ambition
pde and vanity day streaming like gaudy banners high
up the breeze Che hurled to the earth, every glowing
tint faded, every fair fold soied-ALL blended with the Dust
Opposite where we reside the other evening sat neigh
Dor at his door, apparently in the most perfect health the
next morning al 10 o'clock he corpsehe victim Of
cholera. On Thursday, gentleman into the police
in the morning full Of usy f at night he in the
court Of deah-lhe victim Of duel To-day you pass .
towering edfce, church dedicated to the living God to-
you wend that way again. and the church in ashes
smoudsring Inn. You have married friend living at
end Of the city you visit the family Sunday all well,
lively and WELCOME you gay before the Sunday you
are invited funerals Of half the members suddenly
off ia the midst Of life. You leave neshbor' BY
night with open store, doing, you think aourishing
business The next day bis doors closed He has sb
sconded ,hs.sher has closed the friend and
his wife, arm arm, and looking happy and harmonious
doves you tonight promenadins tho Ievee,
and as you turn from them, you CIRCULATE e'
"HaPpy, happy, happy pair J" ~
Tho next day you hear to your utter confoundmsn that
they are the lsored couple ave6ght liks and
dogs-and about separate The day, than
like you hear that the wife has eoped and gone Europe
or that the husband has suddenly taken passage California
They who for years have been friendly, for something
for nothing become suddenly estanged and casting strange
and sinister look. upon each other take ssparas paths the
gavewhee even the work Of chsnge still goes on and the
brains Of learned punds, full Of pompou. literary PRIDE self
and vain conce by way Of change feast for the
bod worm to baten on!
"The car Of victory, the plume, the wreath,
Defend not from fate's bolt the wise the brave;
No note the clarion Of renown can breathe, d.
t. alarm the long night Of the lonely grave, -,
Or check the headlong haste Of Times oerwhemng wave
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Over million baskets Of strawberries were broughto New
York over the single line Of the Rsmapo and Patterson Rail-
road during fifteen days In the month Of June.
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ALAnsK DrAnosD.-There is now lying before the door
Of our Office (says the Cumberland Civilian Of fnds)
single lump Of pure coal be found IN this region,
weighing three thousand hundred and forty pounds
Il i from tina Eckb.r Mine, Of the Maryland Mining Com
p,ny and 40 far as we can learn is the largest lump that
was xe, mined in this region We sorry that this spen
did .nscnan ofbs mineral wealth Of the Cumberland coal
zion could not be exhibited at the Great Exhibition in
nnInn
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ing the responsibility OF the outrage io tue ono"ing h"oo
persons
s. E. Woodwork, 8. Bannan, E. GoIham, +; "A. Wood
worth. Gsree j. Oakes, Frank 8. Mahoney, Francis e.
Webster. Ii. D. w. Davis, James G. Ward, William N.
rhompsoi VIM H. Jones, R. 8. Watson, Clinton Win
ter, Edwl A. King George Melus, Jas b. HUE, ". A.
Howard j. D. Stevenson, Frank Hillard Henry Dresch-
felt Cbsl R. Bond, s. w. Haigh, James Ryan, B. B. Ar
rovsmtbI Geo H. Howard VIM. Browne, 8. E. Tesch-
maker. Ceb HYATT Robert Wells, G. H. Brnley, Samuel
r. O,rvtn H. D. Evans, ]. w. Salmon, Jas. F. Curtis,
John v Brysu, Benz. Reynolds, L. Hulseman, E. Kir,us
| A. W. Macpherson A. G. Randall, Jno g. Eagan, Thos.
Iebo;s + c. L. Wadswor.h, N. I. Thompson, Stephen
Psvran VIM Hart N. Reynolds Davis, G. Spring, Geo.
M. Garvood Gabriel Winter, A. Wbeewright r. 8. Le-
mot James Shindler B. J. Fourgeaud. Jesse Souham,
". Ryckmsn, A. jackson McDufhe, q. H. Robinson, w.
s. BROMLEY, r. D. Heady, Geo. D. Ward, A. Ouenheim-
AZ O. b Marshall G. L. Wilson, b. H. Davis, Hazen Ha-
zel,ne. w. H. Tabsr. p. rockingham, W. ken, Isaac
IT, z. E. Schenck, Geo. d. Lambert. Lctbrop g.
Bullock Geo. Austin Worn, John P. Half. John w. Ry
odore Kulnman, Samuel Mark, J. selgman, JOS E. Dali.
Daniel J. Thomas jr., H. F. Won Lengerk, Juius d.
shul,z j. E. Faiwe j. E. Derby Pratt Stevens, Jacob
p Leese, F. J. West Thos. McCahill. Edgar Wakemsn,
W. T. Coleman, w. Peake, A. Wardwell, J. ). Clark,
Jonas Mnurn, Samuel A. Sloan, E. H. Clark, Lloyd Min
turn, W. B. Lucas H. R. Haste, F. o. Wakeman, H. F.
Teschemacher, J. Thompson, HUE j. w Jackson, WmL.
Hobson VIM. Meyer, Jos R. Curtis, w. H. Thlinghast,
John G. McKaraher, Wm H. Graham, ]. +. Hutton, Jno
Raynes J. H. Fisher, Horace Morrison. John H. Watson,
O. p Sutton, Geo. W. Douglass, VIM. G. Badger A. ].
Ellis Chas H. Vail, 8. J. S,abler, Henry NJ. Nagee, w.
Forst, VIM. j. Sherwood, Otis F. Sawyer, A. L. Tubbs,
E. w. Travers, w. N. Hortin, N. d. Hil VIM LANCER
man, Eugene Hart, d. E. Bsbcock, T. X. Ba,ele J G.
Treadwel, Hartford Joy, Aug BelknsP, Wm Burllng, j.
F. osgood, Hoiao p. Gates Thos N Cszneau, E. Kemp,
Jer. spadine, VIM. G. Graham, j. Mead Huxley, Jno. M
Coughn, Chas Mnturn, Samuel Moss, jt, Geo. Clifford,
Howard Cunningham, c. o. Brewster, Chas soule Jr.,
Chas L. Case, Chss Wood, Robt P. Belden, Charles
Moore, Wm Fell, N. Smith, Jas. r. Duff James Dows,
John o. Earle, E. NJ Earle. E. w. Crowe, r. M Cooley,
]. L. Van Bockkein, A. H. Gldermieser, Chas N Hill,
Geo. N. Blake, Samuel 8. Phillips, J. Neae r Dewitt
Brown, Chss. Del vechio F. A. Atkinson, E. f. Baker,
Jos Post, Chas Miller r. Argent, Jas. King, Of VIM
CASUALTIES, &c.
Dr. Reuben Knox, of st. Louis John Allen, Of Burling-
on Vermont JamesF Grahan, Of North Carolina, (nephev'
Of Hon. Wm g. Graham Secretary ofthe Nsvy Mr. DAVIS,
of Msne and Indian boy wsrs drowned in the bay o.
San Francisco, the 2Sth Of Msy BY tho swsnping Of
boat in which they bad embsrked for San Pablo. Mr. q
Wheeler of New Bedford, who the only person saved
clung the Of the boat and succeeded in getting on
shore in On exhausted condition.
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THx EXECUTION OF JESKINs-The sudden, unusual
and solemn which contaminated during the night Of
the instant and the succeeding morning produced through
out our city yesterday feversh state Of excitement
The assumption of authority by body Of respecta-
BILE citizens the enforcement Of sentence of death upon
eow-morla in the dead hour Of night without the usual
forms of Law, may well create unusual stir in any
munity Deprived of the benefit Of laws have caused TO
enacted poweess compel their enforcement have
been at the mercy of organized gangs Of the worst ons that
infested city and preyed upon It's nhabtants. Our
citizens have been robbed and murdered fair city destroy
ed by the torch Of the 6endke ncenday and hundreds Of
honest ong men stripped Of their hard earned gsnsther
prospects 10 life ruined Such Of affairs could
longer be borne against every principle Of seprese
vaion and fobearance; eniy and mercy had absolutely
The time had arrived when the people compelled for
the safety Of their lives and the protection of their property
to take the law into their hands, and terrible
punishmen, to the guilty Extraordinary circumstances JUS
ty extraordinary measures and the administration Of
punishment The first in the drama has been enacted
aud The feIon has paid with his life the penalty of his
We have never been advocates Of mob lynch law,
snaehing from the hands Of legal tribunals the powers leg
Imaely conferred upon them, Of deprving any Of
the benefit Of fair and impartial trial by his felow.men
Yet, in the present condition OF municipal affairs
cannot couscienous condemn the people for the
they have felt themselves compelled adopt. Deeply
depob the occasion for the exercise of such acs
sdm, that necessity absolutely demanded the assumption Of
power.
The trial and conviction Of Jenkins was not the act of
infsmed and excited mob his case was sdudged with
camness and deteraon, bis guilt fully established and the
penalty Of death imposed BY Of men respected and
teemed by their fellows assuming responsibility imposed
them by necessity, with full perception Of their
coun,abilty to their felow-men and their Maker. Who
but He shall adudge condemn them We dare NOT
There may be difference Of opnion-there IL undoubtedly,
to the punishment Of burglary and Their with % extreme
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The Sacramento Transcript says
We have been shown the official dispatches from Major
Hail. Of Ell Dorado, dated May 2sth, which give full
count Of the present situation Of affairs They represent ,ha,
there is no question about the Indians in that portion OF the
State being IN hostile mood, and determined TO commit de-
predaons the whites, whenever opportunity gives them
an advantage over deienceess small bodies Of men.
"The Indians still encamped at their strong position
on the summit of high and rocky bill miles beyond john
stany increasing II known that they have at least $50
guns and are confident of success while they quietly
awaiting the approach Of our forces.
aThe effective force under COL Rodgers makes $50
men, They ell in fine condition, well armed and pro
voned and the effective body OF armed men
p.raded in California On the morning Of the 29h this force
marched to drive the Indians from their stronghold and it Is
highly probable battle has been fought ere this.'
FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
slip from The Office Of Los Angeles STAR issued the
28th of May, says:
ga company Of men, numbering about forty have been
encamped near this city for weeks past. They
commended by Cspt Irving, Texan who proclaimed that
MeIcc to furnish aid sxtennate the Apsches num-
Der Of depredations were committed while the company re-
mained in this vicinity and many people suppose that Irving
company ID nothing lsss than band Of robbers
Yesterday morning expresses reached this city from Col Ma
grude Cspt Lowell and from several ancheros giving in
formation that Irvnss company moving down the val
ley, stealing horses killing cattle, and conducting themselves
outrageous manner They hsd threatened rsvsh
tho females and men, women, and children bad left the
rsnchero and aed to Gen. Beans camp for protection.
ga meeting hed yesterday and The people stirred up
TO put end TO these ouuagcs. Cen Bean in from
the Cson last evening. He win take the command Of such
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WIN. L. HODGE,
Actins Secretary Of the Teasury.
FORM OF RELEAsE.

Whereas, by an act of Congress approved Sep
TENDER 9, 1850. ten millions of dollars, in five per
cent stock, are to be paid to the State of Texas,
Tor considerations in said act mentioned. with
proviso that no more than five millions OF said
stock shall be issued until the creditors Of the
State, holding bonds and other certificates of
stocks OF Texas, for which duties on imports
were specially pledged, shall fret file at the
Treasury Of the United States releases of all
claims against the United States for or on account
Of said bonds or certificates" And whereas the
undersigned Is creditor Of the State Of Texas,
holding, and the owner Of the following described
bonds certificates of stock Of Texas LAS the case
may be,) and for which the duties mentioned in the
said act were specially pledged.
(Herc describe the bonds or certifcatcs.)
Now, for the purpose of complying with the pro-
visions of said act, and for a good and valuable
consideration, hereby release TO the United States
all my claim in law or equity against them, for
account Of the (bonds or ccriifcatcs) above de-
scribcd.
Witness my hand and seal at this
day Of 1851.
Sealed and delivered in presence OF
1.-TWO witncsses.)
Mar 26--1awtScpt3l
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Il il removed TO the rooms over Gilman apothe-
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF TEXAS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March %, 1851.
TINE STATE OF TEXAS having, BY acts of it

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March %, 1851.
THE STATE OF TEXAS having, by acts of it's
l. Legislature, passed during the sessions of l84S
and ls49 called upon the creditors of the late repub
lie to file at the treasury Of the State previous to the
LIST Of September next the evidences OF their respec
tive claims, and Congress having, by an act ap
proved 9th September, 1850, authorizing the issue Of
ten millions OF five per cent stock to the said State
OF Texas, directed that FIVE millions Of said stock
should not be issued to Texas "until the creditors
Of the State holding bonds and other certificates
of stock Of Texas, for which duties on imports
were especially pledged. shall first file at the
Treasury of the United States releases of all
Claims against the United States. for or on ac-
count of said bonds certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the
Treasury and approved by the President Of the
United States" Now, in order that this Depart
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claims for which the duties on imports were thus
pledged. the holders or owners of all such claims
are required to file the amount and description of
them at this Department previous to the LIST of Oc
tober, 1851, and to execute release TO the United
States Of their respective claims, agreeably the
annexed form, which has been approved by the
President of the United States in pursuance Of the
above act Of 9th September, 1850.
VIM. L. HODGE,
dcting Secretary Of the TYeosuyy
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GsnsraI Land Once. April 4, 1851.
NJ UMEROUs APPLICATIONS having been
IN made 70 this Office for information in rela-
ton to the manner in which Land Warrants, under
the act Of 2sth Of September. 1850, should be To-
Gated, the following answers thereto have been pro-
pared, to wit: sl0. s.i- Iis.f
There are three modes BY which these locations
~ lst. BY tho warrantee in person; s ~. ..,.s I.
e I'd. By the WARRANTED through the agency Of
this Office; .a1 hf2 4a 3dsIs II s-tsf ai.3
Sd. BY an agent or attorney. "a as,i5 49, III
If the first or second mode 10 adopted, the appli-
cation must be made in writing, specifying the
tract, land district section of country. In which
the location is desired. and b, accompanied by an
Where the third mode il adopted, . power Of at
torney must be produced, executed by the war;
rantee in the presence Of witness, according to
the following form, No. 2: which power Of attor-
may be, before soma officer authorized to take the
acknowledgment of deeds, according to form No.
3or%. l.7 .asl ..a,
Land Office whore the location Is made, unless
special directions to the contrary be given.
J. BUTTERFIELD. Commissioner.
FORM no..
Souri, ss.s4 q 3, 4.
Before me "a jsstice Of tie peace or other officer
authorized to take a6idGsits,) personally appeared
sworn. Opposes and nays that be is the identical
(heys ;nsert name Of psrrantee) 70 whom warrant
Mo- for 49, acres under the act Of September,
1910. was issued on the 49, day Of, 1876 and
who now applies 70 locate the same. s ,sa
Sworn 70 and subscribed before me this day
Of --, 1856 n .tia h 8aa ~ .sg
tosieu'. 'gnaturs.) es
FORM No.2. tstI
Know all men by these presents, that (here in-
s1t the nams If soorrontee) Of the county OFF,.
and State of -, do hereby constitute and APP
point -, of -, my true and lawful attor-
ney, for me and in my name, TO locate land war,
rant No. -, for - acres Of land, which issued
under the act Of September, 1850. -als jag M
IPosoer Of substitution may Be married If desirsdl
N. (Warcntee's signaturs.)
FORM NO. 3.
s cesn.r % o. aa .a
On this --- day of 1890, in the year -, per-
sonally appeared (Aere insert name Of sOarraniee)
and acknowledged the within power of attorney 70
be his act and deed, and l certify that well
know the said (hsrs insert the n0.e q soarrGnfse)
the within power, and who executed the same.
(OGeer's signasure.)
FORM no.. 4.
e coss.s o. 3,
hereby certify, that on this day of 1900,
in the year - personally came before me (hsre
insert the Of The icifness) and (hers insert The
name Of soaYvantee;) and the said there insert the
name Of ioitness,) being well known to me, wa:
duly sworn by me, and on his oath declared and
said that he we'll knew the said there insert the
name Of wdrrantse,) and that he was the same per
power of attorney, and his testimony was to me
satisfactory evidence Of that fact, and the said
(here insert the name Of srarrantee) thereupon &C
knowledged the said power to be his act and deed.
| ADril 11-laW6w O6Scey'S SIGNATURE
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SUMMERS REPORTS. Sumner Charles
Reports Of Cases argued and determined in the
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tain the Inst opinion ever pronounced by MIR. JUS
dee Story, who died while the last opinion in the
third volume yet undelivcred."
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Reports Of Cases argued and determined in the
Circuit Court of the United States for the First Cir
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Z On this --- day of --, in the year -, per-
sonally appeared (here insert name Of tcGrrantee
and acknowledged the within power of attorney 70
be his act and deed, and I certify that well
know the said there insert the n0sse Of sodrronfee)
and that he 10 the same person who IL described in
the within power, and who executed the same.
(Ofeer's signatirs.)