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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-04-21

tised.
Miles Comstock Jane Mulholland
William Cullen Valentine Malpi
E a Covert Joseph Oschwald
John Comerford William Potter
David Davis Peter Woods
David Evans John Leslie
John w Edwards Grunhof Listiller
Francis Evans John Thomas
Francis Evans w Thomas
Mary Evans Catharine Rhey
Robert Finn Jacob Raiger
John II NJ Harris James Ross
Ziggb Hens William Richards
F. KITTELL, P. NJ.
Ebensburg, April IA, 1S53-25-3t.
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Exchange Hotel.


Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., Pa.
The proprietor assures the public that no exer-
tions viii be wanting on his part to render his
house home-like t1 those who call with him, and
solicits share of public patronage.
GEO. POTTS.
April %, 1852.
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Allegheny Portage Rail Road
Notice.

Ii persons having claims against the Portage
II Rail Road for materials furnished prior to
the lst day of December last, viii present them
to F. r. West, Esq, late Superintendent, to be
certified previous to May lst, he designs GO
ing west at that time.
JOHN ROSS, Srpt.
April IA, 1653-25.
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WILLIAM KITTELE.
THOMAS &. M'DOWE
Z. l.. HEYER, ,

Attorney at Law, Johnstown, Pa.
Office on Main street, two doors east of tht
Echo Office.
March 13, 1S51.-1y
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roHN MDEvITT. WILLIAM M'DEvIT
JOHN M,DEVKTT s. BRO,

Wholesale grocers and dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Liquors, Rectifed Whiskey, Flour, Ba-
con, Fish, Cheese, &C., sc. No 3ll, Liberty
street, opposite the head of Smithfeld, Pitts
burgh, Pa.
December %, 1S52-o-tfi,
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RICHARD JONES.

Justice of the Peace, Ebensburg, Pa,
Will attend promptly to all collections entrus-
ted to his care Office, adjoining his dwelling.
Decem. "a, 1S51.-l1-tf
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LEWIS w. BROWN,

Fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser.
In the basement story of Davis Cos, ware
room.
Ebensburg, May l, 165l.-ly.
N B. Shampooing done, and razors honed in
a superior manner.
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A general assortment of BOOKS, such as ar
used in our common schools, for sale by
DAVIS g. LLOYD.
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NA anted by j.. MOORE cash in exchang
w for goods, or ornerwlse.
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New YORK April Is.
The steamer Pacific arrived yesterday at 3 o.
clock in the afternoon, with Liverpool dates to
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NOTICE IN PARTITION.

April, Is, 1S5.-ly.
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Star, Sperm and \ ould Candies for sale
at the Brick Store of J. MOORE.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-04
TRUSTEES SALE,

WHEREAS James F. Morton did on the 10th day of
w July. A. ID. 1852, execute four promlssory notes
to one Abner Dawson for the sum of two hundred and
sNy-seyen 500 dollars. follows to witt One of two
hundred and eighteen dollars. payable one year from
date thereof of sixteen 30 100 dollars, payable
three months from date Il cof, one Of sixteen 500
dollar PAYABLE nine months from date thereof and one
of sixteen S. 100 dollar, payable one year from date
thereof. And whereas the said James +. Morton did
on the 10Th day of JAN A. d. 1853, execute his prom
issory note to the order OF H. Wckersham for the
sum of twenty-one 62-l00 dollar payable on the lst
dav of April following. And whereas the said James
F. Morton was the 18th day OF Feb. 1853. indebted
to the said H. Wickersham on book account In the sum
Of four dollars And whereas the said James F. Nor
ton and Rachel Norton his wife did on the 30th day of
Nav A. D. 1853, TO secure the payments of said notes
and account and the interest thereon execute TO one
q g. Blood as Trustee Deed for the following des-
crbed real estate lying and being situated in the
~ Of Scott and State of Iowa. to wit The undivided
Half Of The East Half the North West quarter Of Sec.
ffreen n5) in Township Seventy Nine (9 North Range
Two 2l East of the fifth p Meyceptng lot eight o.
in block seven a. and lot three (3) IN block one d.
md whereas said notes and account are now due and
nnaid. Now therefore, notice is hereby give that by
yirtue Of said Deed OF Trust will Saturday, the
G,h day of August next between the hours OF 10 o.
clock A. NJ and P. NJ of said day at the Court House
door in the city of Davenport, county and State afore
said offer the above described real estate for sale at
public outcry TO the highest bidder for cash. And
Trustee will execute a deed of conveyance to the pur-
chaser for the same. I. u. bLooD, lfusioc'
Davenport, July 2oth, leo5. iI4W
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TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS James F. Morton did on the 10th day
w of July A. ID. 1852, execute his promissory note
to one Abner Dawson for the of two hundred ana
eighteen dollars payable one year from date thereof
Aud whereas the said James F. Morton and Rachel
Morton his wife, did also the 9Th day of July, A. d.
ls52 to secure the payment Of said and the inter
est thereon, execute TO G. Z. Blood trustee,
deed for the following described real estate 10 wit
The undivided Half OF the East Half of the North
quarter of Sec Fifteen as in Township seventy Nine
90 North Range Two ~ East excepting lots three (3
and four az in block one, and lot eight ~ in block
seven "a. lying and being situated in the county of
Scott aud State of Iowa. And whereas said note Is
now due and unpaid Now therefore notice is hereby
given that by virtue of said Deed of Trust, will on
Saturday. the goth day of August next, between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and 2. NJ of said day at the
Court House door in the city OF Davenport county and
State aforesaid offer the above described real estate for
sale at public cutlery the highest bidder for cash.
A nd as Trustee will execute deed of conveyance to
the purchase for the same. G. c. BLOOD,
Dayanpprt. July 9bIh. lSJ3-41-3w Trustee.
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SLIGO
IRON ST r. E.

Second Street, nearly opposite the Pennsylva.
MIA House.
A cord 10 the people Of Scott, Clinton, JacIsoa
Dubuque, Cedar, Linn and Muscatiae coHn.
ties.
WE have on hand good supply of Iron, Nails
w Glass, Hardware, blacksmith Tools aud Grind
stones, which will sell by wholesale or retail d
a small advance ST. Louis cost. Our motto is slna
profits aud quick returns. Come farmers and black
smiths. and all and price our goods before yot
buy. and if you don't leave some dimes behind YOU
then I'll say I'm beat. WM. w. ALLEN.
Unvnuport. july 9Th. 1853. II GIN
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P O W D E r

WE have made arrangements with celebrated
w Powder Mandatory. so that we shall be able to
Keep constantly on hand large supply of Blasting
small advance from Manufacturers Prices. Those wish
ing purchase for use, in large quantities 10 RETAIL
will lind II 10 their interest to give call before pnr
chasing elsewhere; can sell at st. Louis prices,
thereby saving cost Of transportation. &c.
aug4 VAN TUYL g. COOK.
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AGENCY AND EXCHANGE OFFICE.
ALEX. w. M'gpranP A. j. Law

MGKEGOR & LAWES.
WEST SIDE MAIN BETWEEN FRONT AND SECOND STREETS.
WILL buy sell and locate land warrants, buy and
w sell Real Estate, pay taxes investigate titles, in
vest money, negotiate loans on bond and mortgage.
Buy and sell exchange and all kinds Of gold, specie
and uneurrcnt money bank notes, at best rates.
Coll actions made and promptly RENTED for, at cur
rent rates OF exchange.
Interest allowed on deposits time or to be check
for al sight. DAY enport. June 8, ls63.l
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G. II O G. II II | f. 5
WUOL AND RETAIL

4 he subscriber has opened Grocery and Provision
Store on the corner oil Front and Perry sts oppo-
site Messrs Burrows d Preuyman's mill, where will
he found choice assortment of Groceries. Provisions.
Wooden ware, Nails. Glass. W hte Lead. 0akum Eos
in, dc. &C. all which will be sold low for cash
trade.
Dealers in the above articles will do wei to call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Attention will be paid to receiving Storage, For
wardng and selling of merchandise and produce.
Davenport. July II, 1853. NJ. DALZELL.
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IIAS recently returned from New York with good
/ supply Of Drags and NJ .dciDes. Also, a choice
lo of Teas and Scgars, with great variety Of useful
and fancy articles too numerous to specify. Among
which arc fine Pen and Pocket Knives, Razors. Scs-
sors Needles. spectaees and cases Thimblcs, Combs,
and Brushes Ia good assortmen) Pocket Books, Wal.
lets. Porte Monaes. Purses Pocket Compasses Tobae-
60 aud SNUFF Boxes. Shaving Boxes, Thermometers.
Goggles Violin and Guitar strings. Percussion Caps,
Fish-hooks and lines in great variety. Paints Boxes
I and Brushes. Fancy Soaps, Prriumery, &c, &c
H.. has Just returned from saint Louis with full
supply of Notwithstanding his assortment complete
all OF the best quality and will be sold at the lowest
prices
JuI. -th ISl3.
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INSURANCE..

MGREGOR'S GENERAL AGENCY.
STREET, DAVENPORT, IOWA.
INlfiS agency will take risks In dwelling houses,
stores, mills and shops, with their contents agains,
loss by fire. Also marine risks merchandise and
risks Lives in the following well established lnsur-
Washington Union Insurance Co. Cleveland, O.
American Mutual Insurance 90. Amsterdam, \. \.
New York Uuion Insurance Co.. Johnstown n Y.
New York Life Insurance Co. New York City.
Shippers and merchants doing their cargo business
cent. ALEX. w. M'GREGoR, Gen'l Agent.
Davenport, June 0, I653-l7-Gm.
(tTrY PROPERTY FOR SALE-A number of houses
~ lots and lots pleasantly situated in different
parts OF the city, suit purchasers for sale avora
Die terms. Apply to M'GREGoR LAWEs
Davenport, June Q, 1853.
IMPROVED FARMS FOR sALE-A number Of I'M
proved farms for sale on very favorable terms.
Apply to. June .. lo53 MGREGoR& LAMEs.
I,WENTY LOTS, in Goldsmith's addition for sale on
June .. ls sSs''' 's'''' rM,GREGoR & LAwEs
OK THOUSAND ACRES IMPROVED LAND for
= sale. favorably situated in this county.
The above lands will be sold in lots TO suit purchasers
2" n 'hs mos! RRFGyo LAwEs
T AND WARRANTs.-l6cs, eos, and 40s, constant,
on hand and for sale either for cash time at
the lowest price. tJune9l MGREGoR6 LAWEs.
IOWA LAND AGENCY.
WEST SIDE MAIN BETWEEN FRONT AND SECOND STREETS.
THE undersigned win give particular attention to
the sale and purchase Of Real Estate in this city and
vicinity. They fater themselves that their experience
and residence or eighteen years in this city and vim
entity will enable them make purchases and sales TO
advantage.
Those wishing to purchase or dispose of Real Estate
will find il to their Interest TO employ them.
June 9, ls53-le. MfGREGOf q la NEs.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-We have for sale
' a desirable farm, five miles from Davenport,
on the Iowa City road Of eighty acres highly improved
with good frame dwellings kitchen, cellar &c., barn
and shets-a well Of excellent water DC.
The above property Is most beautifully and favofa-
June o. ls53-22 M'GREG0R d LAWES.
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Splendid Farms for Sale.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
90 ACRES beautiful prairie land twelve miles from
on city, county road. Price $500 cash.
EIGHTY ACRES,
Ten miles northeast from city; o5 fenced: IS
broken; 100 fruit trees, best kinds all the land llabe.
with permanent water running through il. Price,
Sl00o $500 cash, and $500 LIST Of Oct next, with int
IMPROVED FARM.
100 l04 miles from city; miles from river; 20
acres fenced; IS broken: 40 under cultyation with
cond CROP 200 choice assorted fruit trees; unil
ing spring. and creek running through the centre Price
S200o part cash. and part till Isl OF October next with
Interest.
FORTY ACRES GOOD LAND,
Seven miles from the city, little timber on 1t; perma-
mt spring water, commanding fine view of the rV-
e.. Price, $500 cash. AUSTIN C0RBIN,
July q. 1856 r. o. Buildings
AN HONEST MAN WANTED!
THE undersigned wishes 10 employ an industrious
i honest man, take charge of an apple and peach
orchard the city, gather, SELL ard protect the
fruit. July u, 1853. 4. 1. EADs.
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AN HONEST MAN WANTED!

GOOD READING
~ iNEVAH and its Palaces
~ Humboldt's Aspects OF Mature;
The Pre-AdamIte Earth;
The Earth and Man by Guyot;
The Works Of Dean SWIFT
Lawrence Sterne;
Tupper's Prose and Poetcal Works.
Tennyson, Lonsfeow and Bryanfs
paams. Just received
July 5, 1853. at the davenport Book store.
MOSQUITO MEETINGS.
al YDS. wide, Blea and Bro. Muslins just received
Il and for sale AT KNAPP X REDMoA's,
iuiy Nc. Q lie Claire Row.
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TRUE TO QUE Co0RS
A House and Lot for Sale

Pleasantly situated good frame dwelling house and
n lot for sale In the OF lie Claire, on good terms
Apply 10 VIM. LorIon, Esq, on the premises or TO
~ So /. c. EADS, Land Agent
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DAGUERREOTYPEsI!!

wy C. CoTEs would respectfully inform the eit-
w !. zens of Davenport and vicinity, that he has
oain opened rooms in this place. where he is prepar
"a 10 take lIkenesses in superior style Those in
want of PERFECT Daguerreoiypc Likeness will fnd II
TO their advantage to call Price moderate and salts
faction warranted, In all cases, or no charge.
Room for the present, on Second Street opposite the
LIE Claire House.
Davenport, Aug. 4th, 1853.
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Safety Fuse

1e nn0 FEET first quality Safety Fuse on hand
aug VAN TUYL& COOK.
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C. ELDRIDGE.
c. H. ELDRIDGE
Ell D RIDG E & SON,
DAV NPORT, IOWA.
MMNAEsAAE NM MEyAAA

Y t 0 The meni article
w m " an ia
tn toe lupon purhadng
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PROTECTI0N
(Fire, Marine and Inland
insurance Company,
HARTFORD. CONN,
Incorporated 1925.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
HAZARD, c. Il. soRrnAA, E. sEKl.S, ". THRatl'
y>o. waRBuRTos, W, KELLOGG, W RoBBISs,E Hills
u. ". CLARK, HUMPHREY, 7. rELksAr, W. A. WARD,
w. ,.H.s sslpEs' ,. CLARK, w Mi,L ,,
THE att ,ntion Of property holders is respectfully
l calsd To the superior advantages for FIRE, MARINE
AND INLAND lssrR AS'E offered by the
Protection Insurance Co.
The undersigned has been furnished with blank poll
ee. signed By the officers Of the Company also nth
blank renewal receipts for continuing policies already
issued, and is duly authorized and prepared, Agent
Of said Company. make for any period Of
time. not less than month greater than seven
ears upon buildings or their contents occupied Us
DxElLisos. STORES WAREHOUSES; CHURCHES, HoTEis
BANKS, CouRT HousEs, COLLEGES, &c. &c, ana their
Loss OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
Also, on Dry Goods, Groceries, Manufactured Goods
Produce. Household Furniture, Live stock and every
other description OF Merchandise and Personal Proper
boats. 10 and from points on the Western Waters or
between Eastern Cities. viva Lakes or other inland
route,) aud any in The Western Country, against
the hazards of
Inland Transportation.
Also, on Shipments Of Goods, Wares and Merchan-
disc, per good vessel or vassas, between New Orleans
and Eastern ports--between New Orleans and other
Gulf porsbetween all American ports and English or
European ports or to an! other maritime port what
PERILS OF THE SEAS,
At Rates OF Premium as Low as those OF any
other RESPONSIBLE Institution.
rhc attention of Merchants is especiall, request
ed to the superior and convenience of s
at home under '.Open Policy" covering ship
ments by specific endorsements, or under "lontrae
Policy, covering all shipments whatever during any
agreed period--at current rates of premium charged
hy other Com panies-for account OF applicant, ''og
whom IL may concern" Losses promptly adjusted u-
ker the supervision of the undersigned local Agent
and able bank funds. ths sPot. or il desired
at New York, Boston Philadelphia. Baltimore, Charles
ton New Orleans, ST. Louis, Louisville, Pittsburgh or
asg ether agreed point an tie United states
For further information respecting rates of premium,
ETC., apply 10 the undersigned.
EBENEZER COOK. Agent
aug 4-4s-lm For Davenport and scott County
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EDWARD A. ARNOLD, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon,
B. S A N r 0 r D

Nav be found in his Office Is W. Corner OF Brady and
Second Streets al all hours,
DAVENPORT, IOWA. ~ %
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NEW STOCK

SAMUEL HIRSCHL,
Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Front st., Davenport
MOULD respectfully call the attention OF the eiti-
w zens Of Davenport and vicinity, and ofthe loun-
try Merchant generally, that he mas received tne als
est stock OF Groceries brought TO this place. and
is going to move in his brick building, on Front
ST., where he will sell Goods as low as possIo!e.
Davenport, July 9TH, 1853.
so Bbls. Clrd. Sugar, Belcher, Is
10 " Crushed ..
10 - Loaf s. 4"
10 Powdered" :"
10 Hhds. N. .. Sugar,
25 Bbl Syrup Molasses, Belcher
25 " Sugar House .
25 Sacks prime Rio Coffee,
so Boxes Soap,
so Sacks G.. A. Salt,
% Barrel kanhawa Salt;
For sale by S. nlRSCHL.
Davenport, July Z, 1853
The Democratic Banner and Der Democrat please
copy.
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/. O. HAZARD. e. II. SoRTHAM, L. sEELEY. W. TRIAL
$40. whHBURToS, ", KELLOGG, W. ROBBINS HILLS
j.. ". CLARK, L HUMPHREY, T. EELksAf. W. A WARD
". IsHAM. BELpEN, u. CLARK, wa. WILLIAMS.
VIM. CONNER, Sec'y. ID. w. CLARk Prcst.
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X L MO Y A l.!

The Book and Paper Store of the subscriber is
moved to No. lie Claire Row Second street. Par
tculars next week.
June ., 1853 10 W. II. HOLMES d Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-04-21
AWFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSION,

F0RTY LIVES LnsT.- On Wednesday, 99d UlI., terrific explosion uccUrred aI the ATley Mine near WIgan (Wales.l
 The Arley mine Or pits OG lhe lnca Hall C"al and Canal Company, form one ni cluster Ol eigld c0alpiis, all belonging Io that COmpJnv, within an urea Or abOul 2 mIlrs, aud are distant about a mile, due east. of WIgan, near the Leeds and Liver. pCOl Canal. he accident was cOnliml ;o tue put Or pits called the Arley m,ne, which IS Ot great depth, r6Out 4I4 yards. The ventilation of this pit, which has been working about three years, IS tn the usual way, by means of an upcas, shaGi, a dnwn- east shaft, and a number Uf airways, doors, &c.
 A few minutes aiier 1 o'clock, on "Wednesday noun, ihai d,y being the l1rl- nightly pav>day,snd lie hands cnnseque n ,> i ly leaving work earlier, pav>line beln0 aI P. M., il seems there had just come on, of the pit, by tue upcasl Shaf, about 64 unen, aud group of ahOal % others were al the bottom Of the shalt near the furnace, wailIn0 their turn to ascend. Fr"m l4O lO I50 men and hoys are ordinarily empioy- cd tn this pit, and u !s al present surpassed thai IlIere remained in the pit al :he time Or the explosion sbou, 75 iO 80 men and hnvS. A few minutes after O'clOck, an explosion took place ctuse lO the furnace, which k,und vent up the upcasl sha ii, tearing up the iron plate al the pit mouth, very much damaging the "caIe" in whlch the men ascend aud decend, and the gears ing generally of the shalt, as well as pnr- inns uf it's lining of timber and brickwurk. c, >rsk, Il " "f materials upwards the whole altitude of the shafi. 4l4 yards, and hurled ,hem into the ar, snme heln0 seen l0 fIl into the canal, which runs shNri distance from ihe mouths nr the two shafts. The explosion was SO violent as n he heard on, tue surf ce a, a considerable distance. Abnu, Sl-2 O'clnck on Thursday morning, the last ui the living (ss is helievet) was brought ont of the pit, being the 26'h individual bro'i out alive, .r
 There appears every reasan to suppose that this catastrophe is the result nf the crosses! individual neglect of common caution. with reference to the mainiennDc ol ventilation aud tha: so far as lne cnm- pany are concerned, every thing is done that i1re,hOuyht could devise to guard gainst the possibility of expI,'s on. On n0 account whatever is candle allow ed to be | iaken down tue shaft. All ihe men are supplied with Davy safety lamps. which are kept locked by the company, and delivered lighted and "caed 10 the colliers; and there is penalty for unlocking or opening them. Yet, notwithstanding these re9"la- ,,ons, such is the recklessne~s ol the Coll iers themselves, lhal slight accident occurred in another pit of the same con,pa. ny, on llie same day.
 Thirty two hodies were taken out, and nineteen persons were still missing. Eight or nine were ex,r:caicd with injuries more nr l.ea
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-04-21
SEIZURE OF A PosrueuEsE SLAYER. .-

SEIzURE or A PoRruaUEsE SLAvER.- Snme short time since, ihe Portuguese schooner Ceres a well known slaver, and c"mpanion of the Venus. presented herself n, Cnrac0a. Her true character was iln> med'aiely suspected, but lhe local gnverns n'eni, in spne Of existing treaties, satisfied itself with warning her nf. Sue proceeded [" Porto Plata, with intentions iO await there n new equipment from Trinidad de Cuba. However the authorities of ihai small place acted with most praisewor;hy zeal. ana energy. As soon as she was sus. pec,ed, General Pelle,ier the Comma nder. al-Arms, visited he~, and, h,s suspicious hemg confirmed, she was laid under an embargo. The supreme government ni the Republic, having received ininrma ,inn Ot these circumstances, dispa iched one of their n,en of war ln Porto Plata. and con. veyed the Ceres |" the city of San,O Do mnngth where the master and his crew were arralgned helnre the Supreme Court. and t''mnd guilty of having been engaged in the traffic of slaves, declared piracy by the laws of the Republic. The Captain who called himself rMusssina. has been sen. tenced, ,wnh his male and piln,,Io two years prison, and the rest oc ihe crew ,0 one year. The vessel is claimed by the D0mi. nican Government us aprize.