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ARREsTED-H. Wilson was arrest ed Mt about
IL O'Clock night charge of being possession
facts concerning the killing of VIM Masteson few weeks
ago 1t appears he present at the time of the
and since his arrest 1t said he has made statements
which tend to mplcate him in the affair,
ARREST FOR LARCENY .-Oficers DeCourcey
and Rutter yesterday arrested Eliza Lawrence for
stealing nearly hundred dollars in money, She up
about eighty dollars confessing that she had stolen it,
and when arrested had eleven dollars person She
was committed.
FIRST DIsrRIcT CouRT--Judge Larue.--In the
Of the State Henry Iidebrand information
for assault aud battery noe prossq entered Also
in the cases OF Salvador Vasncs John Madden charged
with similar offences.
John Coleman, charged with having stolen a silver
watch from man named Mccarthy, found guilty.
The state ts John Evans information for assault by
wfuily shooting The affair of the capture of two
three river thieves in Agiers will be remembered by
many Of our readers; Evans of them, and the
charge made against him for shooting at officer Dillon
lie was found guilty
RECORDER WINTERS CoURT-First District
Ihos Pearson, ahGs Cork Tom arraigned ysster
Jay before TINS court charged by James Mccormick with
assautlng aud beating him at the of Rofgnac
and Tehoupouas streets Accused was required to give
bond Tor ms appearance large number Of offences of
the same character examined and the majority of
them disposed Of in similar manner
LARCENY. James Duffy entered an affidavit
sgainst John Dyer. alias Black jack charging him
with stealing earp.t.bsg and contents from passenger
on me steameoat r. Ward. Black Jack remanded
to the 26th inst.
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY VIM. latter
Ton entered deposition in this the following
effect that certain packages OF dry goods deposited
his warehouse In Lafayette street, by Bulltt Miller
Co for shipment to gu Sara were broken omen by his
slave Ben and portion Of their contents carried away
consisting OF gloves blankets hannels linen and muslin
shirts vests etc and ether articles in all about
$3.50; aud that deponeut believes said property is
eeaed IN house on Magazine between Eselle and Ed
ward streets and occupied by tailor named john Mar
sof MarstG has been arrested the is liked for
Nov 26-bond 5000
RECORDER RAMOS CouRT--SEcoSD DI.TRIcT.-
John shaDy was arranged before this court yesterday
under charge OF having stolen barrel of from
one Bernard hedoty which had been left by him the
the foot Of st Louis street Nahany had erased
the private marx on the barrel aud placed board the
ship Pacific lie was required give 500 security for
his appearance when notified
BREACH OF Trust. Alexander Ferrand was
hauled up at the instance Vincent Marrero for making
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J. A. BEARD AND MAYS SALES,


Three Hundred and Fifty Lots Of Ground. Po.ti,s
and Unrescryed Sale Of Property situated In tho
rear of the First aud Second Districts of New Or
leans. .. Titles Undi-puted.
BY J. A. BEARD h MAY.
THURSDAY, November "a, 1853, at u
Real E' cETs "a y hSr isTE 4 . y. the
M r Gs 'f he
4ss 81 P''i Re SGi tn.
''sn %S B lois 81 F" eSb as and so &.
'osH Ee Il I5Ts 81 aRGS6 % m
as'I sF s4 t q Ss "% n.
bounded a6 * cD, jsT a9Tf, and snds
bounded by Canal C9ee9ae M9I9i and Alexander streets.
y o.a OF cS,bsu As hs D s
= THIRTEEN LOTS OF GROUND in The same District, IN tn.
are r af oenI % SnpS . I'D "a
bounded By .omhou.4 Bsnvs Napoleon stres
H. FouRrEEN LOTS OF eRoU SD .s .eos
IL oSEI LOT Or sLEf OF dRoUND the same D.ir boaedJ
n loT sET % eR9USD 5e District
ia THRsE L3rs Of SkoUSb S Re sam. .n p gs
bounded by Bsn'ie Castomhou.e David Streets and carro
IS z EVEN LOTS Of eRouyD, Il tas District, d.
is ELEVEN LOTS OF GROUND in the same D.trit III. ,ou,
bounded BY B'nvs Cont and ST. jaime, streets and
il Owe LOT OF GROUND in The same Dis ric, in the .au,z
BY 81 isms.: John aviis streets,
sosas y c1e s. Jsas !. aa M s. io p the
10 TWELVE LOTS OF GROUND, in the same District in ii
bounded by c"rroon Avenue ST. James ST. Louis
TO- ELEVEN LOTS OF GROUND in the same D.tric in tn.
bounded y ~ I0s s. 81 L ~ 1s1' .nd St. JO9a streets
" ys 81 o - "a az ,s1 same District in the
~ SIX LOTS or GkouNp N The san. District, in the qa.
r. Three LOIS o. GROUND 10 th@ s,iG. D.'rst in III.
LOIS Of GRouSb q. same, .sg.
being the entire ,qar' comprised within Biene, CONT Paid
Al aforesaid fully described BY Autographs and plan a.
Tsn cosnos. s.lrons-ttd cash; tAl.ue. at an,
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DRUGGIST, No. 10 Camp st.
" DR.. Z, J. coxE's PREPARATIONS in extensive ae cr
nearly fifteen have their tnos acquired reputation
unsurpassed squaed any similar made in The North
SOUTHERN COUGH SYRUP
EXTRACT OF CoPAIyA sARsAPARuIA Avn CraFRs
AMERICAN COUGH LOZENGEs
CHOLERA sYRMP AND PILLS
POWDER AND OINTMENT FOR THE RELIEF AND PER.
MANENT CURE OF THE PILES.
Prepared at No IS Camp street. By DIE j. coxE and iof
sale by Druggists generally. ~ gntf
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Fashionable Clothing.

- -f''-''
II. $ f.. Reilly $ Co.
~ Have By arrivals complete
Of FRESH and FASHIONABLE GOODS which following com,
prise few, vi;
CLOAKS, MANTILLAS AND PELISSES
r,,v.e ST Y LES.
ARRAGoSEsE
SAN sABAs7IEy,
s4R4GosA. a. ,ss, ,t..
BAYADERE ROBES,
BARPUU" soBEs
cHsHlY EnaEs
.AesscIAs ROBES,
Tibet ROBES,
, = - MUSLIN DE LAME ROBES.
CASHMERE D'ECossE, all soIors;
MUSLIN DE LAME, all coiors;
LADIES' CLOTH, alt co ors
PLAIN BLACK SILK, Of all descriptions;
FIGURED SILKS, styles;
RICH BROCADE and DAhAsK SILKS
FLoUNCED ROBES, new styles;
BAYADERE FRENCH CALICOEs;
coLoRED GROUND BRILLIANTs very rich;
BLACK and WHITE GRAPE COLLARS SLEEVES
BLACK LOVE Wells;
BLACK LACE Wells;
PLAIN AND EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHEFs;
FRENH PARASoLs AND GLOVES.
-.
~ complete Of HOUSEKEEPING GOODS which
they will seu at very low prices
tF The, would cali particular attention LINENS
and DAMAsKS, Of which the following comprise
- IRISH LINENS, Of the best urs from ~ up;
50 PILLOW LINEN, fr.m 40 up;
10 to ia LINEN SHEET1NG
IS, "a and "a PLAIN and DAMAsR NAPKINS
ga to q44 PLAIN and DAMAsK CLOTHS;
DIAPER ARd DAMAsK TOWELS;
FRENCH CoLORED BIRD TABLE SETS;
splendid lot Of DIAPER DAMAsK suitable for Ios,
Boarding houses, etc, etc.
Ito l04 heavy LINEN DAMAsK from 30 up;
TABLE DAMAsK NAPKINS from 400 DOZEN up;
CRASH, etc, etc.
P & E. REILLY & CO.
step corner Canal and poysl al.
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ES- Messrs. Editors: Please announce Col
A. P. FIELD for JUDGE of the FIRST DISTRICT COURT and
oblg. his MANY FRIENDS. avs d9o
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FOR YOUNG LADIES,


CONDUCTED BY MRS NJ D DIMITRY
tn. Institution has THIS DAY September n. 1855
opened it. Eleventh Annual esy receive Boar
srs, Half BoArderA and Day Scholars.
sySleus superficial Instruction. books
questionable popriety sdoptrd pafd III
the physical welfare the moral training s
msnt Of the pupil.
Dissatisfaction offers advantages for learning
language.
Apply ia person. By letter, Institute TrvoLI cIPs
South sssssction. dsc2l ty.r
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Floor. OIL Cloths.

petcet and Tapestry Carpettng.
~ We have store will open THIS MORNING. large
and beautiful Of
ENGLISH VELVET AND TAPESTRY CARPETING
of OUR OWN IMPORTATION from the Celebrated Msnuaetor of
PARDoE. Hoosays e PARDoE, KIDDERKINsrER.
TOD D co.
step Canal street near Roya Touro Buildings
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Shirts ! Shirts Shirss,!!
-


~ Gentlemen advantage Of rare eb.ne II
supplying themselves with SHIRTS q quality and beautiful sew
log from several received Pes TnLLAPS FOR
HALF DOZEN The extensive stock Of every
READY MADE LINEN, UNDER CLOTHING and GEsTIE,tE L
FURNISHING GOODS, vii be subrsss every ming ,, ,
new and fasbionable and n. prices commemorate Win M
hmei SHIRTS made to order any style. Nas
c. LEIGHTON a cos First Premium Shirt
oil Emporium, St char, r.a
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k0ts, G0Da, ef6.

- At WHOLESALE.
- Onehuhdred cAsss HATS, eunpriFinE Art.ata,ist
sILK,f CASHMERE MEXICAN Wool STRAW PALsrt.
HdclHPEAcHf HATS, torsaleby
iyit fpd.W Fposr m u hta--t-.
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Boots, Shoes and groaans.

ZEN nov laudingfrom ship Norfolk, And
sortGent Of BOOTS, SHOES. BRo6ANs 4fATs LLl 3
etc. Plantations supplied with prime RUssET BROGASs Wool
MEXICAN, PALM LEAF, STRAW and cAMPEACHY BATS 3,
ths lowest market Pressby
lylt 1pdAW FROST co. 10 Nagatns str..L
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Diarrh0a, Dysenfayy, Cholera,

Diarrh9a, DyseNtary, Cholera,
CHOLERA MORBUS
rF BEAcHs ANT1cATHARTIC MIXTURE ia certain sale
prompt and efscual remedy for hs above
like character, sihsr for children BY
E. D. BEACH, NJ. D.,
corner Of chaI,rss and Custonhouse streets
Also by TIlOs. RANKIN,
mag 7p <W corner Of Camp and Poylras streets
To Rent.
" The eligible NEW STORES in the Deoans
randall building Camp Poeytarre and Dupsnter
They suitable for rselas r-ta Dry will
leased upon favorable terms Apply
s. PHILLIPS, DRY Good s.ore,) NayAdes street.
(neIt to the Horse statiou)
MO % Il the owner At J. B. srEEIls 90 Canp a.
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THg CAMFBELls AT OPP FELLOWS HALL.-This band Of
miustres continues good houses their perform
ances losing nothing Of their interest Last night their
bill Of entertainments exhibited several novelties, which
were greeted with the applause Their delinea
tons Of negro character sngulary true to nature
and in their originality ofconcspton and
droery they have been equalled by my similar band
the stage The voices of the performers Of singular
compass and power and have been trained to the most
difficult efforts of execution No who has ear for
music, appreciate genuine humor, should neglect
the opportunity of paying them visit before their
gagement draws a close. Tonight they appear with
altered programme in which several new songs and
extrayaganzas will be introduced
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EWToWN PlPPlN APPLES-20 bbls land
ing nom steamship empire City, for sale by
hss A. D. eklEFf &Co, 20 and u Old Lsvss
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terdl,tsah Hotel,

NEW ORLEANS
ts This well knovs .stab.nsn having und.rron. complete r.
pairs etc. during tie summer, ppen puL! tb,
Proprietor grateful r Fs ,o you'd solicit iss continuance Of tn
sF The accommodations for Fae unsurpassed BY apy os
in the South. Lozs spIwfl J. W YOUNG. Proprietor
Shirts Shirts. Skip'ss.!:
ts- jus; received frrm orr MANUFACTCRY,
100 d-ren FINE LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS Gts
100 do. %. Co. do. AZ. @ ~;
100 DO. DO. DO. do. 81. a ss
100 do. EXTRA do. DO. d.. q t4ii
loo do. do. DO. do. DO. % "a.
Which will be sold city Country Merchants By the DOZEN al n
above astonishing Low PRICES, CASH or APPROVED GIN
PAPER, at
TIL E CLOTHING EMPORIUM
Q .,,.
7 sTURGES Is CO,
Bls 2pH saad 10 Chartra. .,ra.,
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-
MUSICAL, AND THEATRICAL.

sr CH.RLrs THAArKr-shirls' tragedy of Evadne
was produced last evening at the St Charles Theatre fo
the first time this and attracted better class Of
and brought out alsger number Of ladies thar
have noticed on any preceding evening.
The piece cat to Miss Logan Erddne Mr.. Jam
ison Ludorico MIR Maddocks Coonaa and Mr. Magic
Jiccntio Mrs Davis undertook the character of Oh
From the considerable merit of the performance or
the evening previous had formed expectations of wit
Messing fine representation of piece which presents
Ompe points for effective display Our expectations were
doomed to very disappointment however instead
of sharp strong aud clear presentation OF events mad
vivid and actual by the skill aud enthusiasm oil the act
orsinstesd of feeling that produced feeling ana passion
which eoutagiuuswe were treated to spectacle ap
peang no more directly than sketch of the oym-
pic Chariot races
The whole company seemed to have suddenly wake
om sleep like that of Rip Van Wrinkles and with halt
opened eyes entered upon the representation OF EVad
ne Mr. yamison made such defence in the first
scene when charged before the King with treason as
man would be likely make in such but ARGUED
The point prettly if chattn. nonsense in ball
room or spinning small talk at dinner table. Mr. Ma
ges emotion when informed of the nfdety of his mis-
rxs would have better betted sghter misfortune
thsn broken heart Miss Logan was amensole To TN
me charge, though IN lesser degree sue pronOunceo
correctly used correct gestcaison and be-
gan to weep at the right momentbut for all that failed
to portray thing actual woman in the situation
of Eradne 1t Miss Logan we saw all the way
througha very agreeable sight but not the one We went
to behold.
From this general charge of dizziness or seepiness we
take special except Mr. Msddocks He boiled
over with life and energy sufficient to have animated
all around hn-atogether too much for the of any
Italian that ever wore stetto.
The inferior characters of the piece played with
different degrees of ability but none with sufficient merit
force themselves into special notice The high expec
tatons had formed may have heightened our
discontinue and led to overlook good playing by
of much that very mediocre and unnterestng
We do doubt the ability of Mr. Jamlson to play Lu
dorico aud Miss Logan that of Eudae well as it is fire.
quently played but there lack of spirit in the per-
formsnce last evening which marred the whole
The evenings amusenents concluded with the farce OF
Dr. Diworth in which Mrs Booth is said to have play
al Ma. we'll
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Day and boarding Schoo;,

pEARD, J. A. & MAY, Auctioneers, An.
Il , prsi,er,, etc, Banks Arcade, Nes Orleans
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-09
Original Department
DESPONDENCY.

DEDl CINbl1LNSt'
o, for a little rest!
A little respite from the tolls Of life
Some cool and shady spot,
Where never ccme,l any sound of strife.
o, for little rest
I've struggled on thus far. and tainted not.
But now-oh, let inc sleep!
Ny mind is weary with its weight Of thought
The way is dark md rough;
And scorching trials burn me to the braid
And many word nnd look
Sling nc, like uddcr's tooth, with kecness pal"
The waves roll wild and high;
And wind and tide retard my fragile barquc
While all the wide, wide sky,
Save one sweet star, is lowering and dark.
The night is long and drcar;
The east has not one beam Of coming day;
And tenderness and love
Are chilled within my bosom while stay.
A pail is on The hills;
'Tis o'cr my head, and o'cr my heavy heart
Chcerlcss, and cold, and sad,
cry, .whcn will these gloomy shades dcpart'
Rest, on the weary way!
Peace, on the sea where only storms have trod
One ray of love and hope,
Oh, hard and cruel world, for love Of God !,
NJ.
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FOR THE MoSoNGALIA MIRROR.
s sGUTTA PERCHA," AGAIN.

%.
Mr.. Eahor-Itis alwaysvery pain
full to sensitive mind to fall under
the censuro of the good, the talented,
or the great you can imagine then
what were my feelings on reading the
effusions from the pens of Fanny"
Mr.. Find-out," and ma'am Davis, of
the far West. l feel myself made.
quate to the task Of reviewing and
answering the articles Of the two last
named, but beg leave to explain my
"principles on some subjects hint
ed at in their several articles. don't
think | am as hcretical in creed rs
your worthy correspondents suppose
me to be, and cannothelphoping that
when they understand my real scnti-
ments they will like me better, and
qui. telling the world that Hints for
those who need them" were an ad,
ver,isement for husband. aud all
such stuff How would they like to
have such things published about
themi
Now to the declaration of my faith.
First-I believe that woman has a
soul.
Secondly-That she is worthy of
Abeing the social and intellectual CON-
panioa of man. And,
Thirdly-That she moves in her
s proper sphere when experimenting
household affairs; when nurtnring,
governing and iustructing children
and when soothing the sorrows. dry
ing the tears. and encouraging the
= hearts of,hc poor, the miserable, and
tho friendlcss.
| know some men disbclievc the
frs, article of my creed, though they
do not often acknowledge it; and
will tell you how | find out their be-
lief. ! watch them when in tho com
nany of ladies', and notice what they
inlk about. Some of them arc quite
talented in conversation when ming
ling in the society of men, and call
rive great deal Of information on
Sarious matters; but introduce them
into the presence offemales, and owe
rv commnm.sense subject is immedi.
aitsly dispensed with. They will
sm;lr md litter, mud chatter, but nev.
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POETRY.
From tic Golden Rule.
The World as i! Is.


This world is not so bad world
! As come folks would like to make III
Thongh, whether good, or whether bad,
Depends on how VIC take it.
Fol If we scold and fret all day,
From 'cwy nom til even;
This world will ne'er afford to man
A foretas,c here OF heaven.
This, in truths, US good world
As ne'er was known to any
Who hath not seen another yet,
tAnd these arc very many1
And il the men, and women too,
Have plenty Of employment,
These surely must be hard to please,
Who cannot find enjoyment.
This world is quite a clever world,
In rain or plcnsan, weather,
If people would but learn to 1.-Two
In harmony together;
Nor seek to burst the kindly bond
By love and peace ccmcnted,
And learn the best Of lessons yet,
To always be comtcn,cd.
Then were the world a pleasant world,
And pleasant folks were in it;
The day viii pass most pleasantly
To those who thus begin II;
And all the namelcss grievances,
Brought on by borrowed troubles,
Would prove, MS certainly they arc,
a mass of empty bubbles!
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FAR.wEsrERY LEGISLATORS Rs-Thrce Of
the members OF the Legislature of Min
nesso,a were twenty days in reaching
their sea, of government, being obliged 10
travel in Esquimaux style, sby means Of
team. of dogs and snOw.shoes. THEFT
dogs were employed in drawing their lug
gngp, and they were compelled to walk
the whule dislance-5O0 miles.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-09

How THE CHINESE BuILp.-A granite
building 100 feel by 70 and four stories
high, was recently erected in San Francis
90 which was frs, pu, up blockby block
in Canton by Chinese workmen the blocks
were then all numbered, the building was
taksn down, put on board ship, carried
some 10000 miles across tho Pacific, md
re erected BY the sumc hands.
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. GERMS.
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FOLLOWING TERMS -
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each additional Insertion, o'so
For one square, 3 months, s.OO
do. c month";, e.oO
do. year, lO'UU
For one column, minicn type, year, 5O.eU
For Announcing Candidates, each name, 2'uo
10. No paper will be discontinued until al!
srresragcs arc paid up, cxccp, at tho option Of
the Publisher. 9,
No subscription taken Tor shorter period
han six months.
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The University OF Virginia was
ncvrr in more aourishing condition
than now, the number Of students lr.
ing, rs we see by the catalogue, 4al'
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TIL" Wheeling papers announce the
Death in that city, on Saturday, Of John
Dunham, editor oflhe Wheeling Argus
lie died Of consumption.
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whyare coque''esIike wheelw''sh's'
Because th,y "irs' ,h'it dellers''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-29

BY the Gillian ship Mercedes Montes arrived 18th ult
from these islands, We favored with file Of the
Messenger de Tahiti with dates up to the 18th of June; and
hasten furnish readers with an extract OF what
we have considered worthy of note, rs think
interest will be taken in events connected with that
1ourshpg part of the oceanic regions.
On the 18th of May Queen Pomare issued decree call
ing together the Legislative Assembly for the 10Th june
in the following TERMS
Her Majesty Pomare the Society Islands and the
Imperial soner in viz tue of the Conven
ton Of the Protectoate Of the 9Th May S according TO
the d of the Taian Code containing the rules touch
ing the election Of deputies to the national As
semby do hereby decreeTbe Legislative Assembly OF the
Society Islands ronvoke in Papsee for the 18th fJuas
1853 POMARE, Queen Of the Society Islands.
PArEETE, 18th Of May, 1853.
The Messenger de Tahiti speaks of important repairs hav
ing been successfully undertaken several vessels at Pa
peete particularly the Mercedes Montes which vessel
having suffered damages to most serious extent
fully repaired at the comparative taing cost Of $500
francs
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Snip DEFIANCE. CALLAo ROADS
October g, 1853.


October 6, 1858.
To JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,,
OF The New YORK HERALD
SR-As there has appeared in Of the Panama pa.
pers incorrect and garbed statement regard the
affair Chncha Islands, have by plain ebert Nicer
rens request given you brief statement of the facts
the 10th Of August last up the present date and
IL il strict accordance with the dispositions that have
been given before the United States Consul and United
States Minister at Lima, well as in the Peruvian
courts.
On the 18th Of August meeting was held board this
ship Defiance ITO take into consideration what
TO adopt in regard to the treatment Of their by
the Peruvian al the Chincha sles chief
officer Of vessel having been ironed, and four seamen
being in irons at that time board the guardshp They
all went to the guardshp peaceaby and gentemany to
expostulate with the redoutabe commandant when he's
instead Of listening ordered his soldiers to charge upon
them, which they dd, with fxed bayonets woundin2 many
Of the shpmasters seriously among the rest Captain
McCerren, who was run through by bayonet
committee appointed TO visit Lima and state the
to Mr.. Clay, United States Minister.
Shortly afterwards the English rgate Portland visited
the Islands and Admiral Moresby took very decided
stand and stated 10 the ndsnt that in the absence
q American authorities that American commerce and
people should be protected by them. All peacsable
until the % Of September Captain Mccerren havi g
suffered much from his wounds, VIXEN the Defiance
weighed anchor sde sll SAIL and standing out to
having her cargo clearance &C. Several shpmasters
board to bid adieu, and farewell gun fred
which had been done By many other ships before and
notice tss en- Of IT.
shortly afterwards tro large armed boats came TO the
LY, AL ~ oe. ~ al demanded j., T.. a..sg