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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11

MOORE, nEEsZEY & Co.,
70 Nm. T. HOWELL & Co.,
ImpoJt, IS a,,H = hDJtSuie ilcaltrs ia
81 = E@av aTS,
No Isl, u ,rhct street, PiiILADEtPFIA,
T EEPS constantly on hand large assortment OF
IL HARDWARE. CUTLERY. GUNS, &c., which
they will dispose of cCG any mouse ia
the United STATS.
Orders by mail, or ot!arw isc, Sup with and
aryar;'cd with Dispatch
y discount y o,at allowed or cas!. in par funds
Jan -, 1851. 27-Jm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
The following unsolicited letter was recently received f,

Letter addressed to Nessrs Beach &. Browrson AgCr
Newbery CHI, :. o. by Rev, {. S. Beard OF sane Sta
CT SnnINl.s Lon
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
suNpuny AND ERIE RAILROAD.

AT meeting OF the stockholders, in
Philadelphia, on Monday last, the Hon.
James Cooper and the board OF managers
elected in January were unanimously re-
elected. We are pleased TO see this una
nimity, as il shows that the partial ill
feeling against Mr.. Cooper has subsided.-
The very large subscriptions made since
Mr.. Cooper's election, show that capitalists
have every confidence in his efficiency
and integrity. Mr.. Cooper, IN his speech
at the Exchange few weeks since, pro-
missed to raise half million outside the
city. He has secured, as will be seen,
more than double that amount. The direc-
tors are all unexceptionable men. Most
of them we know personally, and know
them to be business men of character and
standing. The Sunbury and Erie railroad
is now fixed fact. The prospect of its
early completion is now more favorable
than could have been anticipated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

announced 10 the world by firing of cannon
and the most extravagant demonstrations
Joy on the part of the priests and devotee.
Art and riches seemed 10 have concurrsd /
lhe formation of this extraordinary church
whlch Is aderned with every kind of orna'
menl. But must not be too difIuse
We started from Naples for Rome on ,h,
25u oi December, a distance Of l6o mile.
with carriage ,ha, hired, and post horse,
On the journey, which took us two days, W,
passed many interesting places, among whicl
Vas ihe lhree Tavetns spoken of by ST
ra1i IN The Testament as his stopping plac,
on ms way TO Rome. We arrived safely OF
The 24ih, and in the evening went TO he,
the Pope say High Mass for Christina, ave-
IN the Church OF Marie Masgiore He wa
carried in on chair supported on the shoul
| ders OF eight men, surrounded by his Card
nails, Bishops, and royal guard of soldier,
lie is fine, benevolent looking old man. an,
IN The lace very much resembles presiden
Judge OF the United States Supreme Bench
who formerly practised at our bar. He
also quite as fat as the Judge, but not oni,
SO tall The next morning went alone u
| see PoniliicaI Mass by the Pope in ST. Peter.
IN the presence OF all the Cardinals, and Bi
shops, and other digniaries in full dress. Al
| other persons were required also 10 be in fu
dress to gain aImitiance. Court dress 70
persons not in authority is full suit of blaci
Ior both ladies and gentlemen, Ladies art
not allowed 10 wear bonnets, but must appea
IN long, flowing black wells. One of my par
ty had 10 get Il veil made for the occasion
and afterwards did not 20, as there were NJ
seats to be had. This was Christmas day
ana the Pope performed all the ceremone
himself, which lasted about three hours
Inc POPE was carried into and out of tn,
church, never entering church but in thi
way, Alter he was carried in, all the Car
d!na!s kissed his hand, and all the lesser dig
nilanes his foot or toe, don't know which
ms embroidered white satin slipper was Ia
ken off but not his stockings.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

Hamlin, Byron d. Hamin, Hester, Hore. (,
Jamison, McClintock, Plat, Quigsle, Sager
Wherry McGaslin, Speaker-17.
HARRISBURG, Feb IL.
SENATE.-Mr. Price presented remon-
STRANGE very numerously signed, fiom the
members of the Bar of Philadelphia, agains,
the permanent location of the sessions of the
Supreme Court at Harrisburg.
MIR. McClintock presented like remon-
STRANGE from the Bar of Pittsburgh.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
OF the special order of the day, being the bill
to prohibit the manufacture and sale of in
ioxicaling liquors in the Commonwealth
The bill being before The Senate on second
reading.
Mr. Crabb moved 10 postpone for the pres.
ent which was disagreed to yeas is, nays
IS.
The question was then taken on the first
section, and it was agreed to-yeas l6, nays
IA.
The bill was then passed as far as the sh
section, authorizing the search of suspected
premises, and the seizure of liquors, upon
which an animated debate arose.
Messrs PIice and Heister opposed the sec.
ion al some length, Mr.. Kuukel advocated
it in all able speech.
Without coming to vote, the subject was
postponed for the present.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth hav-
ing been introduced, presented a special
message fom the Governor, reporting his
action under the act recently passed annulI.
ing the charter of the franklin Caual Compa.
ny. The message is paper Of considerable
length, and treats somewhat fully of the re.
cent occurrences al Erie, and the facts with.
in the knowledge Of the Executive, from
personal observation.
The Governor regards the difficulties as
now settled, and says there will be no inter
ruption TO travel by the route, and at the
same time takes strong and decided grounc
in favor Of break of guage at Erie. He
says that the Franklin Canal Company pro
tested against the action OF the State author
tiles in taking possession of their road an(
avowed determination to carry the ques
tion OF their rights under their chatter TO th
Supreme Court.
The message having been read, one thou
sand extra copies were on motion ordered Il
be prdted.
IARRIsBURG, Feb. -, 1851.
SENATE-Nr Price read in place IA bill re-
lliye to insoyents. Also, bill 10 restrain
the sale of liquors in Philadelphia.
The Prohbilory Liquor Bill then came up
the question being on The eighth section.
Mr.. Holster opposed the section, and sew.
eral amendments were offered and adopted
Mr.. Buckalew moved an amendment BY
striking out the clause authorizing the searcl
Of private dwellings. This motion was los
by vote Of Is yeas 10 1G nays,
The section was still pending when The
Senate adjourned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
OBSER Err,

OF Our friend Major VIM. L. Dewart,
now travelling in Europe, in letter to G.
B. Youngman, Esq, of this place, dated at
Rome, December 2S, 1888, gives, among
other matters, the following account OF
Herculaneum and Pompei the two cities
which were overwhelmed and destroyed
some 1000 years since, by the eruption OF
Mount Vesuvius;
| The town of Resina stands now upon the
top of lierculaneum, and has prevented the
excavation of the old city for fear of under
mining the present town. a good deal was
excavaled but the inhabitants of Resna re-
monslrated so strongly that the King ordered
| il to be filed up again, and nothing now re-
mains TO be seen but the theatre and about
half square of the city, merely 10 show the
| grandeur with which the buried city was
| built You descend into the theatre from
the present town by eighty eight steps built
in the lava, and, with lighted torches, 60
through the excavations. Every part of The
theatre is distinctly marked, and the paint
ings on the walls the mosaics in the pave
ments, and the marble columns of the houses
are in a stale of remarkable preservation,
when you consider that Tor nearly 1900 years
they have composed ore vast funeral pile
After going through Hercuaneum, we went
about three miles further to Pumpeii, Here
portion of the city, about as large as Sun.
bury, has been entirely excayAled, and
brough, again 10 the light of day, no towr
having been built on the top Of it. Through
this city passed the Appian way, which ha:
been enlirely uncovered, and you can see
the wagon track worn in the stones as wei
as it it had just been done, though no wheel
ed conveyance has been on il for nearly Is
centuries. The pictures on the walls, The
mosaic floors and side walks, the baths, the
bakeries and other shops, the wine jugs il
Diomed's cellar, and The impression of Dio
med's wife against the wall, where she was
overTh helmed with molten lava, and met an
awful death, besides many other things Il
would take pages 10 enumeTale are all
brought plainly before The eye in The most
astonishing preservation;
We visited the Church Of ST. Januarius TO
see the miracle performed OF the liqulhca-
tion of the blood of the saint. The blood is
in bottle, and is hard but after two hours
Of masses and fuss il becomes fluid, and is
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

The advantages in distance by this rome
over other routes 10 the principal cities of he
seaboard, aIe given in the following cumpar
isons ;-Ftom New York and Efic and Lake
Shore, sos miles; from New York to Erir,
via Central New Jersey, Lehigh Valley, Cat.
tawissa, and Sunbury and Eie, 467 lies
Philadelphia to Erie by Reading, Catawissa
and Sudbury and Erie, 427 miles; from Phil
adelphl to Erie, via North PENNSYLVANIA ami
New York and Erie 4Gl miles-Ihis dis
tance, it is alledged, can be shortened %
miles; from Philadelphi a / O Erie, via Read.
ing, Philadelphia and Sunbury and Sunhury
and Erie, 39S miles from Baltimore Ia Erie,
via Baltimore and York, Susquehanna and
Sunbury and Erie, I07 miles. The election
was held yesterday, and 81, ,3O4 votes were
cast, eecing the following ticket unanimous.
Iy y:-President-James Cooper; Mana GERS
Henry White, Charles s. Boxer Robert Ew.
ing, Charles Lennig, John B. Myers, Daniel
Deal, John w Stokes, Franklin Plat, James
Armstrong, David X. Jackman, James
Thompson, Gideon J. Ball.-Lcdgcr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

| this city. The following summary oil her
advices was received by Telegraph from
Sandy Hook.
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
The Car still continued 10 ACT evaslvely
in regard TO The last proposition made to him.
His final reply was not expected TO arrive
until The middle of February He has ap-
pointed Count OrloT 20 visit the -Four Courts
and explain confden,ally The terms on which
he will treat.
The Russians at The last accounts were
making Preparations 10 attack Kalaiat
Skirmishes are reported to have taken
place between the Turkish forces under
Omar Pacha and the Russians. Nothing de-
cisve, however, was known in regard to
the affair
The allied fleets were on their way 10
Varna on the Turkish coast.
The Russian feet was of Azof.
Austria has hastily orderled 10000 troops
into Hungary.
A doubtful rumor was in circulation that
Count Parrin had succeeded Count Nessel-
robe in the Russian Ministry.
/; was reported that the Russians had ia
ken the city Of Khiva, in Asia, but tho Rus.
sian bulletins say that all their troops in Asia
had gone into wuter quarters.
Seryia was much aglated by the intrignes
of the Russian Consul General, Iz2et. The
Pas ha of Belgrade had sworn 10 ares, him
unless he minds his own business
/ ENGLAND AND FRANCE
/ There is no news Of special intercs, irou
either England or Fran,e.
PERSIA.
British ships Of war we're BIockading tn,
Persian port of Bushre, on the Persian Gulf
INDIA
Dost Mahomed was al Candabar al the las
account.
THE LATEST.
Al Vienna, dispatches, containing goo'
news from St. Petersburg, had reached tn
Austrian Government.
The Shah of Persia has promised neutralii
towards Turkey.
CHINA.
The Russian Japan squadron had arrive
at Hong Kong.
ITALY.
The inhabitants of Genoa design aiviu
Capt. lugraham a public reception, i'll honc
Of his conduct at Smyrna.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

u a New IuEA.-An economical gen.
tleman speaking of postage stamps a few
days since, thought there was great extra
vagance in the destruction of SD many Of
these stamps. He suggested the use oI
paste little less adhesive, and more care
on the part of the Post Masters, some Of
whom, with carelessness objectionable
deface these stamps. A little care, he
thought, ought TO enable one 10 use these
stamps half dozen times at least. W.
promised to have the suggestion laid beior,
the department for their grave considera
| ton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

" PmLADELPnIA.--The N. Y. Tribune,
in long article, gives glowing and most
favorable description OF Philadelphia, and
its future destiny. 1t comedies 10 Phila-
delphia and 10 Pennsylvania advantages
over any other city or state in the Union.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
New Advertisements.
WANTED.

ENTITY II 0RSES & CARTS and DOUBLE
l. TEAMS, on sections Is and of the Cat
tawissa, WilIiamsport & Erie Railroad, s miles
west from Danyille, 6 miles east from Milton,
and miles from Northumberland. Steady
employment and the highest wages will he given.
CONKLIN & SICKELS.
CatIaWissa, Feb. Is. lS5I-lL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

NJ OPENING OF THE CANALs.--Ne learn
that the Board OF Canal Commissioners
have given directions for the opening Of
the Canals on the first of March next,
should the weather permit. This is highly
important 10 The mercantile community,
and especially to all who are engaged in
the spring trade. We doubt whether any
but the main line will be ready at that
time. For our coal operators, it cannot
come 10 soon.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

" SUPREME CouRT.-We perceive
that strong remonslrances have been pre-
sented from Philadelphia and Pittsburg,
against the abolition of the Supreme Court
districts in those places, and the consolida-
ton oi all at Harrisburg, One of the ar
guments used in favor OF Harrisburg is, that
lawyers would have the advantage of a
large library at the seat Of government
But as the lawyers are bound to have their
cases made out and printed before they &C
TO Court, this argument amounts TO nothing
The only argument that can be urged il
favor Of the removal, is the convenience
of the Judges.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
THE sUSBURY AND ERIE RAILROAD.

The prospects Of this work now appear tc
be very llattering, nearly two millions of dol.
lars have been subscribed 10 the road since
the election Of Mr. Cooper as President. A
subscription of two millions was necessary to
secure the city subscription Of two millions
There is now sum Of over six millions Sub.
scroed 10 this important work, which is more
than half the estimated cost of the road
The length of the road from Sunbury 10 Erie
is 269 miles, and the cost is estimated at
Sl1,Ol2, 500. This is the result OF new
survey shortening the distance by twenty
miles and with no gradient exceeding fifty
two and eight-lenlhs feet PER nile. The
distances and cos: are given IS follows in
the new survey:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

% There will be grand celebration
in Philadelphia, in commemoration OF the
consolidation of the city and districts into
one government, on the 1lth of March
next, when great military display and an
illumination will take place. The citi-
zens consolidation ball takes place the
evening Of the 10th.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

JOURNAL OF THE FRASKLiN IxsrIrUrE.-Thc
February number of this scientific Journal con-
tains umber Of articles Oh the su1ject of me-
chanics, physics and chemistry, besides list of
patents issued during the past month.
Mcssrs. Conklin & Sickels, contractors on the
Cattawissa rail road, want to employ a number
OF teams, &c., as will be seen by their advertise
mcnt in another column.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

" NEW CnUEcu.--The Evangelical
Lutheran Congregation of this place, are
making preparations for the erection Of a
new church edifce, on the site OF the old
building, which is to be removed. The
new building will be of brick, and con-
structed in the Gothic style of architecture,
and will be commenced as early, in the
spring, as possible. The old building
which is of logs, was constructed in 1872
as indicated by the vane on the seeplr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE
IsTEREsTISc FROM THE r

IsTEREsTISc FRoMrHE IAsr
New York, Feb. 10.
The Cuhard steamer Africa from Liver
pool, with dates 10 Saturday, The 2sth ult.
arrived below this evening; but owing 10 the
thick weather, was unable 10 proceed up lc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

o. Hon. Joseph Casey is appointed
delegate to the Whig State Convention,
from Union county, with instructions TO
support the nomination of the Hon. James
Pollock for Governor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
CT LSTE-TNG At COST!
Great Bargains

Z n order to make room for our spring supplies
we have commenced from to-day 10 sell off
our Stock of ready made Winter Clothing. at or
lgnal cost and invite our customers and the pub
lie III general who are in want of warm clothing.
to favor US with a call. 'Old Boreas" has not
quit us yet for this winter, and in consequence
we will probably have some cold weather yet
whcreat thick Overcoats will do US signal service.
Even if not needed at the moment people will
find it advantageous to supply themselves before
hand, as we hold out good opportunity now TO
all. Cold clustering spring is long yet and even
through summer thick 0verccat will come han
dy sometimes. We have a choice lot on hand
yet and respectfully invite our patrons to call at
G. ELSBERG & cos.
Cheap Clothing Store,
Market Street, opposite the Post Office
n. B.-We will continue as heretofore TO sci
all goods in our line as reasonable possible
still adhering to our old motto:
CHEAP FOR CASH
G. ELSBERG & Co.
Sunbury, Feb. Is, 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

SiSeE The discovery of gold in California,
SIX hundred vessels have gone ronnJ CO.
ha.a N "e'er returned. A few of them
80 'e o'en 1851, but The greater number have
zee" employed in the Pacific trade
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

WONDERFUL The Boston Pilot charac-
ierizes the Reformation which commenced
under LUTHER, as ''ihe great Protestant re-
bellion, the last throes of which we, in 1853,
are witnessing !" This will be news 10 Pro.
lestants in this region.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

RELIGIuus NoTIcE.-Rev DR.. Malcolm.
President of the Lewishurg University, will
preach, by divine permission, ia the Baplis,
Church, in this place, tomorrow Sunday at
103 o'clock, A. N.
Service will be held, by Divine Permission
in St. Matthew's Church, to morrow (Snn-
day al lot O'Clock A. NJ, and in St Marks
Church, Northumberland, at 3, p. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

" The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher OF
New York and John Mitchell, one of the
escaped Irish patriots, now editor of "1he
CHiecn" in New York, are engaged in a
controversy and lampoonng Of each other.
Mr.. Mitchell refuses TO join in the crusade
against slavery, upon which the Rev. Mr..
Beecher reads him a lecture or inconsist-
ency to which Mr.. Michel replies. The
following is a spicy extract Of his reply :
Yes; find your abolition TO be not only
nonsense, but treason Englishmen come
over here as its apostles and it has on ii the
I slime and trial Of Exeter Hall And do you
believe that the eXIermnatnrs OF Ireland, the
roughshod riders Of india, the armed specu-
lators in Chinese lives, sincerely wish for the
! liberty Of any being, anywhere under the
sun Do you think the English care about
this whole question Of American slavery, save
as a machinery for breaking up The great Re-
publican confederation whereof England and
every other power has such u mortal ea-
ousy and fear. Excite! Hall shapes its balmy
benevolence in the form Of Il wedge, TO drive
between North and Sonlh, and you, reverend
gentleman, hammer upon that wedge with
all your nigh, everyilme yon thump your
cushion, and the British Press cries Bravo
Beechef
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

Gy- INTERESTING NAERATlvE.-On our
first page we publish the narrative OF Mrs.
Wilson, who was taken captive by the
Camanche Indians. Her tale of woe and
suierlngs is one that calls loudly for the
interposlton of the strong arm Of the gov
ernment 10 subdue and harmonze these
relentless sayages, or if that cannot be done.
to rXteIminate them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

~ WANTED IMMEDrArELY.-A Male
Teacher for Room No. 4 in The Public
School of this place. Good wages given.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

u GEORGE LIPrARD, well known
throughout the State, as the author of the
Quaker City, and similar works, died in
Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 9th inst,
OF Consumption.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

: TO ADVERTISERS The circulation of the Sunbury
American among the different towns the Susquehana
is moi exceeded Ifequnled by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
SJJNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN

" A Touch OF THE SUBLlME.--in his
speech on the Nebraska bill, Mr.. Wade, Of
Ohio, denounced the bill, and predicted
that its passage would rend the Union TO
fragments. Mr.. Jones, OF Tennessee, re-
piled, and begged the gentleman no: 10
frighten them. The Senator's threats, he
said, reminded him Of piece of poetry that
some one had written in the register at the
Mammoth Cave
"NIammoh Cave Oh what spot
In Summer cold, in Winter hot
Great God Almighty! what wonder
General Jackson, hell and thunder" !"
prolonged laughter]
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18
prolonged laughter i.

Cr Counterfeit quarter dollars are in
circulation at Danville. The htelligencer
says by close inspection they are easily
distinguished from the genuine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

" Price or Wharf.-The last arrival
from Europe has caused decline in wheat
10 50 per bushel. The farmers along the
lines Of railways have been getting 81 for
their wheat, and had our Susquehanna or
PottsviIe roads been finished, our farmers
could have realized the same for theirs
AS it is, they will probably not get more
than 81 so, as merchants cannot afford to
risk higher price and keep it on hand
To farmer having 1000 bushels, it will
be loss of Five hundred dollars. Yet
there are some who oppose these roads,
lest it might cost them five or ten dollars
| tax.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

10 The Honorable The Judges Of the Court Of
Quarter sessions for The county Of Norhu'n'
beriand
The undersigned petitioner respectfully socis the Hon
Court to grant him license 10 keep Inn or tavern az
his old stand in Lower Augusta.
ELIAS EMERICH.
WE the undersigned citizens Of the township oi
Lower Augusta, being acquainted with the Petitioner,
do certify that he is OF good repue for honesty ana
temperance aud that he well provided with use room
and other eonvenences for the accommodation OF strangers
and travellers, and that Inn there is necessary
or the accommodation of strangers and travellers.
Adm Slpnlan, Jacob r. Clark, Christopher Il. Nj.
wman, Wm A Knabb John Slerner, Daniel ID. Conrad,
fhllp Gotschall Christian NoIdy, Samuel Shive, John
Nordy, John Schmick
Lower Augusta, Feb le, lSji--3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

GC~ The Lancaster Wing reached US last
week in new dress. This paper is now
one of the best looking and best conducted
IN the state, and deserves the support Of its
political friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-02-18

~ The Gadsden treaty with Mexico is
in the Senate and will be confirmed. We
agree to pay Mexico Sl5,OO0,OOO in five
monthly instalmrnts of S3,OOO,OOO each
the first TO be paid on the ratification of the
treaty, and also to pay the claims of our
citizens against Mexico, including the
Garay grant, not to exceed $5,OOO,O ,OOC
more.