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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

The MAyoRALTY.-Quii q sensation has
been produced in TWO very popular and pop.
ulous families within the past week, occa-
stoned by the following paragraph, which
appeared in the las, number Of The Peoples
Fountain:
"There is TO be an election on the first
Monday in April next, for The purpose Of
elecling a Mayor, etc. We have NOT yet
heard any one spoken Of ia connection with
The Office Of Mayor. Now we believe in
rewarding merit, and therefore propose Broth.
er Thomson as q candidate for that office;
for he certainly is very grave and dgnifed
person, and would administer. the law with a
gravity .ha, would be shocking TO offenders.''
The above paragraph seems simple and
harmless enough, at first sight, and SO, In
deed, it nigh, have proved, but for The fatal
omission of the Christian name. Straight.
woy upon reading the announcement, shirt.
collars advanced 25per cent, and the stock
OF patent leather boots and vanished canes
was soon exhausted, owing to the exlraordi-
nary demand for these articles 10 supply the
grea, Thompson family, each male member
Of which imagined himself candidate fol
The Mayorally are we not all brolhersi
Their boaSIing rivals-ihe Smlhs-wiIt
elongated counienances and solemn tread
paced the streets despairingly. Smith stock
was Of q discount. We quote i, this week
at soc. Thompson stock 14Oc0l5oc.
We ,hink, however, that any inveslmen
in t. stock at present would be unsafe. The
question is yet unsettled, which Brother
Thompson was intended. William, John
James, George, Henry, Benjamin, Samuel
Aaron, Eihu, and Edward seem each more
than usually "gruye and dignfed." In or
der 10 facilitate business, several Of the 9th
ers, (ourself among the number) have with
draw n, in favor Of Brother w iliam Thomp
son. la order TO insure the election Of lh
Thompson ticket, we suggest the prophet.
Of calling mass convention ofthe Thomp
sons of Pomeroy, 10 make some suiiabl
compromise with the Smiths; and as one Q
the terms Of the compromise, we propos
that Brother Smith be selected as a cand
date for Marshal If The Two families ca
be united, il is our intention to nominal
friend Hoy forSreel Commissioner, as 500
as vacancy occurs in iha, Board. HI
: commanding talents eminenily qualify hiI
for the discharge Of the duties Of that rC
4 sPonsiele s,a,ion-s, .r-s~4a--s .se..,-,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

PERRY COUNTY FRAUDs.-We observe by
the proceedings of the Ohio Legislature that
Mr.. 0'Neil has been ousted from his seat
in that body, and Mr.. Nunnemaker sworn
in. The investigation developed the as
founding fact that 0'Neil received about
5000 Illegal votes in four townships. We
doubt if greater frauds have ever before
been perpetrated in the United States. This
Mr.. O'Neil who has been kicked out of tho
Legislature BY his own friends is the same
individual who offered a series of resolutions
few weeks since, endorsing the Douglas
Nebraska outrage. Aproper person, truly
for that dirty work . a.sGsr
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

New ADVERTISEMENTS WHIT
MORE, WOLFF, q Co., Pittsburgh, offer in
ducements to dealers in Hardware which
cannot fail to secure their earnest attention.
GEO. P. SMITH, Il Co., Pittsburgh, open
this Spring early, and with an excellent
stock. This firm is we'll known in this COM
munity, and universally popular, so far as
we have any knowledge. If it were not, it
is destined soon to be; as we are informed
that one of our native Meigs County boys,
MARTIN HEcox, is now connected with the
establishment, as salesman and collector.
Few young men have ever possessed lar
ger share of public confidence in this region;
and although his temporary absence may be
regretted. his numerous friends will doubt
less be pleased to know that his business
will frequently lead him to visit his old
home.
In this connection, it may not be improp-
er to observe that our staunch Maine Law
friend, F. M. CHASE, formerly of this county
is engaged in the establishment of Hampton
Wilson & Co., Pittsburgh, whose advertise
ment appeared in our last number. Sue
cess to our Meigs County Boys!
VIM. Eden q Co., Portsmouth, solici
the attention of our merchants to thei
Spring stock of Dry Goods, etc. The Ports
mouth papers state that their stock is un
usually heavy. With our present facilitie
for sending orders and receiving goods from
Portsmouth, we should think this hous
might receive large share of patronag
from this county, s-a
DR.. j. w. Spry, of Portsmouth, inform
our readers thathe will visit Pomeroy, earl
in Alphabetically about the lqth or 9Th
He has many patrons here, who ar
anxiouSly awaiting his arrival.
W. H. Remington solicits attention to hi
Spring Stock, and new Book Store, He ad
vertscs on the Homeopathic principle,
! J. W. Eagle, Middleport, also calls atten
! ton to his stock Of Groceries and Proyis
ions. n. r
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

County Poor HOUSE. AT the late session
of the Caunty Commissioners it was deter
mined to submit to the electors Of Athens
county, at the township elections on the first
Monday inApril, the question of leyying a
tax for the purpose Of building County
Poor House. Those fayoring the project
will endorse upon their tickets, "Poor House
Yes" Those opposed will endorse on
their tickets, "Poor House--No." 1t is q
question of considerable Importance, and
the people should give the proposition some
attention. n.--Ahteas Ness.
This is a matter which has frequently
been talked of in this county; but as yet no
definite action has been taken, 1t is true,
we have but little need Of poor house in
this county. Situated as we are in COM
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

The Cincinnati Gazette Of Saturday last
says: "The Nebraska bill has not yet come
before the House, and as it cannot be taken
up without two-thirds vote, it probably
will not be, until it is reached in regular or.
der. 1t is in the hands of Mr.. Richardson,
who will attempt to have it sent to the COM
mittee on territories, when it is reached; but
if the opponents of the bill have their way,
it will be sent to the committee of the whole,
where it will be talked to DEATH"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON THE BLACK
WARRIOR AFFAIR.--We find in the Cleve.
land papers the following telegraphlc abstract
of the Presidents Message on the Black
Warrior affair. A true copy will soon reach
us:
A message was received from the Presi.
dent in relation 10 The Black Warrior affair,
| in reply TO the resolution Of the House; he
says, that there have been many instances
of aggression and insult 10 the American
f1ag by the Cuban authorities, ard all al.
iempts TO ob,ain redress have been frui,ess.
He says the seizure of The Black Warrior is
clear case Of wrong, and it is but redsona-
Bile 10 expecl indemnify therefor as soon as
this unluslifable and offensive conduct shall
be made known to the Spanish Government
The offending party is at out door with large
power for aggression, butnone. i is alleged,
for reporalion, The source Of redress Is in
another hemisphere, and answers heretofore
/ received have been mere excuses FOR mis-
conduct Of officials. Measures have already
been taken 10 present 10 The Spanish Gov.
erDment the wanton injuries Of the Cuban
authorities in the seizure Of the Block War
trior, and 10 demand immediate indemnify
In case the measures taken for an amica
BILE adjustment OF our difficulties with Spair
should unfortunately fail, shall not hest
laie TO use the authority ana means which
Congress may grant, TO ensure the observ
ance Of our just rights, to obtain redress 70
injuries received, and 10 vindicale the homo
Of our flag. assaT eT g,igssh
i In anticipation Of that contingency sug
gest 10 Congress The propriety Of adoplint
such provisional measures as the exigency
may seem 10 demand.
The message and accompanying docu
menIs were referred 10 The Committee oil
Foreign Affairs, and ordered 10 be printed
4 The reported destruction of seven Turk
ish ships was an exaggeration. A Rus
sian battery of twelve guns, opposite Rut
chusk, had damaged some Turkish vessel
in the river; hence the report.
! PRoHrpIgoRY.-A bill to prohibit the sail
Of Intoxicating liquors has been reported b,
the special Committee of the New York Sen
ate and approved by similar Committee Q
Of the House, It's provisions are stringen
and the Tribune doubts not It will becom,
a law.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

ANALYSIS of THE NEBRASKA VoTE.--The
following vote may be useful for reference
MS showing The political complexion Of those
Senators who voted on the Nebraska OUT.
rage: qi5 ei .lq.ti-si i.l s..
For THE BILL.-Soulhern Democrats.
Adams of Miss, Aichison, of Mo; Bayard,
Of Del; Brown, OF Miss; Butler, of S, G.;
Clay, Of Ala; Evans, of s. CT Fitzpatrick,
oil Ala; Hunler, Of Va; Johnson, OF Ark;
Mason, OF Va; Rusk, Of TexuS.; Sebastian,
vf Ark; Slidel, Of La.--l4. lat
Northern Democrats -Broadhead. of Pa;
Cass, of Mich; Dodge of lswa,; Douglas, Of
IN; Gwin; Of CAL; Jones, Of Iowa, Norris,
Of N. H.; Petit, OF Ind; Shields, Of ILL.,,
Smarl, Of Mich; Thomson, Of N. j.; Tou-
cey. of Conn; Weller, oI Cal,; Williams, Of
N. H.--14. 81
Southern Whigs--Badger, Of N. G;
Benjamin, Of La; Dawson Of Ca; Dixon, Of
KY; Geyery6f Mo; Jones, Of Tenn; Nor
ion, Of Fla; Pruu, Of Md; Thompson, Of
Kyy--9. 4,a rr
Northern Whigs.-000 r.t.s
AGAINsTTnE BILL Southern Democrats
Sam. Houston, Of Texas. a,. i,s.
Northern Democrals.---Dodge, Of Wis;
Homlin, Of Me-; james, Of R. l.; Walker, oI
Wis.,; 80 ~ q ~
Southern Wbigs,--John Bell, ofTenn.
NsSIIIbern Wings, -Frssenden, Of Mss,'
Fish, Of N. ~, Fool, of VI; Seward, Of N
Y; Smith, Of Conn; Wede, Of Ohio.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

ingIon, Jefferson, Madison. Adams. Hamil.
ton, Jay, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin,
and other patriots and statesmen Of their
day, whose mtmories are embalmed in The
hearts Of their coun,rymen.
8. "Who are the orisinaIors and parlici-
pants in all the mobs which disgrace our
ciiiesl" This is rather difficul, question
10 answer ulfirmaIively. We regret 10 say,
,hn, of eight or nine mobs which we have
Witnessed in cities, at least SIX were origina
led ana participated in, by DRUNKEN NATIVE
citizens, and in every ins,ance, some oil the
lenders were intoxicated. Negatively, We
can say, that ALL mubs do not originate
with Germans. We never witnessed but
one mob in which Germans were the lead.
ers. The Germans are generally quiet, in.
dusIrious. peaceabe, and orderly cilizens7
2. "Wbo fill our penilenIiares and jails?
Who fill our hospitals and houses of refuge?
Who constitute the boggars and vagabonds
Of The country? We decline answering af-
irmalively; but If you will refer TO The rec
ords of crime and pauperism, you will find
lha, Germany does NOT furnish the greater
proportion. We freely admit that many
of both classes are driven into the Northern
States, from all paris of Europe and The
South; but he who classes the honest, indus.
lrious emigranl, who eats the bread Of in
duslry, and labors with us 10 uphold and per,
pe,uale our Institutions with either Of these
cnsses, is either woIully ignorant or wilfully
malicious.
g. "ln Europe they exercised no. ever
the liberty Of the slaves Of The South, with
out the most remote conception Of free in
s,i.ulions." Europe, through civil war
and considerations, for the last hundred
has been trying TO allain liberal and repubi
can constitutions" Put that and that 10
gelher.
We should be pleased TO discuss this sub
jecl at length, but time and space forbid, a
present.
n Tho form HNIvnbeerv is jnnnrnner when an
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21


AGAINST fnE BiLL.--Fre reesoilers-Chase,
Of Ohio, Sumner, Of Massachusetts.
+ Nine Senators were moi present when the
vote was taken, II is understood that they
would have voted as follows:
FoR THE BiLL.-Democrais.- Bright, OF
Ind; Wrigh,,-of MIDI Mallory. Of Fla.--
Whigs.-Clayton, Of Drlawares Pearce,
of Md; Toombs, Of Ga.
AGAINST TIE BILL--E'creit, Of Massa-
chuseus. Cooper, of Pennsylvania Wash
ingtOn Union, , -
THE ERIE TROUBLES SETTLED AT LAST
We learn from reliable source that the
special committee in ibe Pennsylvania Leg
islalure, 10 whom was referred The whole
Erie question, are prepared to report n bill tc
the following purpnrn f@~
Its entitled an act 10 extend the Cleve
land, Painesvie and Ashiabula R. K. into
Pennsylvania, All The sections bul the oh
incorporate the road jus, as il was lncorpo
raled by Ohio. ..tt
Section 9Th provides that tho rights and
privileges conferred by The act upon said
Company shall be null and void unless sale
Company snail cause the Meodville X. r
TO be built and completed within peroC
fixed in the act incorporating the Meadvilt
r. R. r..,. .,.. -u. 5e..t4 4s,s
The act referred 10 provides thai ih'
Meadville railroad shall be bull. from unJ
poin, on the Lake Shore, railroad west o
oil Erie 10 Meadvile, with the rightto ex
tend the same TO connect with the Venong
railroad, (,he Sunbury and Eric railroad
will be borne in mind, connects with tn
Venango.) ua z
We understand tina, the propositions EN-
braced in this Bill have been submitted |,
The people Of Erie, and have met their ap
proyal.
A dispatch sen, from this city TO Easter
papers says the Bill gives satisfaction 10 a
parties. We have inquired into The subjet
and cannot learn that the G. P. u A. r. \
Co.. have acceeded 10 The arrangement
The report is undoubtedly premature.
The Bllif submiued TO the Pennsylvani
legislature will pass by large Majority
Lleue. Plain Dealer
DETROIT CHARTER election The cha
ter election for the city of Detroit, took plac
on the 7Ih inst, and resulted in the elecsio
Of o. NJ. Hyde, the Wing candidate for May
or, by minority Of over 1900. All III
Wing tickle, was elected excep, Police Ju
tice. Six of tho eight wards have gone VIII
BY decided maioriies. The election turne
+ upon temperance and common schools, ii
F Democrats taking the opposition side Of ii
, question 10 league with the Catholics. La
. year the Catholics raised an issue on con
] mon schools and were rebuked by both pa
S lies. who united 10 sustain the system.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

Ey We learn from the Lancaster Ga
zette that Mr.. LATRoDE is hourly expected
in that place to commence his examination
of the route for the Columbus and Hooking
Valley Railroad He will probably visit
Pomeroy, and locate the line for the Pome-
roy and Jackson road before he returns. %
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

THE Policy OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS
The annexed paragraph from the Washing.
ton correspondence oil The Baltimore Sun is
important as indicating the policy of Gen.
Pierce's administration:
"Many inquiries are made as TO the va.
cancy Of the London Consulate. Whois is &c
fill il? The Presiden, has already, no doubt
designated the appointee. though he has moi
nominated him. |, is believed that he vii
keep back the consular appointments fol-
London and Havana and the Chilan mis-
sion, and two or three Judgeships, and, il
fine, all the li,lle stock Of official capita
that he has on hand till after the Nebraska
bill shall have been disposed Of"
What comment upon the honesty o
Democratic representatives! Here is an in
famous bill which the President wants pass
ed; hut Northern representatives, knowing
tha, their constituents are opposed tc It, hes
ilate 10 90 foi il. The President, homes
soul, having half dozen snug Offices il
his gift, says in effect 10 these halting repre-
sentalives--"lf you want one Of these Offices
vote for the Nebraska bill. They will no
be disposed of mil the bill is either pusse
or defeated" The calculation is that lher
are plenty Of them who long fer the office
more than they fear their constituents, ant
who can thus be lured into the support Of al
atroclous measure in sufficient numbers I,
secure its passage. The patronage Of tn
Government is thus direct bribe 10 tn
commission Of wrong, and there arc abund
ance Of Democratic representatives who ca
thus be bough. and sold in market overl.-
Honest incorruptble Immaculate Democta
cy! The shambles are full Of thy men, and III
purchasers of Them walk unblushingly, i
open day, parading tho price Of the men,he
want and the shameless purposes for whic
they buy lhem!-P PiuSburgh Gazette.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

Tho Spring Term of the Couu Of Com
mon Pleas commences tomorrow. We
should be pleased 10 receive visiIs'fron those
indebted to US during It's continuance. Much
imporlonl BUSINESS, we learn will be brought
before the Grand Jury. s s.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

The Athens Messenger published last
week an account of the brutal murder, at
Moquolumnc Hill, California, Of VIM. Hig-
gins, formerly of Athens. The murderer,
]. R McCann, had not been arrested at last
accounts. aoer 1.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

DESTRUCTIVE ToRNADo.--A destructive
tornado swept over the country near Flor
ence, Ala, on the Sd inst, unroofing houses,
blowing away bridges, and doing much
mischiefto the crops and cattle The bridge
across the Tennessee river, at Florence,
which cost $165,ooO was totally destroyed.
All the buildings at the wharf were blown
down, and many heavy timbers were blown
to distance Of half mile. The tornado
did not extend into the village, and was
only half mile in width.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

LANDS FOR THE LANDLEss.-The Home
stead bill has passed the House. of Repre-
scntatives by vote Of 1o7 yeas to 7Snays.
It's thought it viii pass the Senate. We
shall publish synopsis ofthe BIZ next week.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

BURNING OF THE. CAROLINE ON WHITE R1v-
ER.-The steamer Caroline was completely
destroyed by fire, and 35 or 40 lives lost, on
the 18th inst, on White River. The Pilot
was burned to death while endeavoring to
run the boat to shore, but by losing his own
life, he saved the lives of one hundred 9TH
ers. The name of this heroic man is Trice,
and his generous self-sacrifce should confer
upon his name noble immortality.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

Nor TEsT.-The Administration men
are becoming alarmed at the Anti-Nebraska
movements in the North, and it is now Off
cially announced in the Washington Union
that the support Of this Douglas iniquity
will NOT be considered TEST Of Democ-
racy. The door is thus officially thrown
open to our friend HOY, of the Fountain
All RIGHT. !.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

DARING ROBBERY IN P1TTsBuRGH.-One
of the boldest and most daring robberies Of
modern times was committed in Pittsburgh
last week. Two robbers attacked Collector
Hastings as he was returning home from the
Custom House on Friday night, knocked
him down, robbed him Of the keys of the
Custom House, gold watch, and his pock.
et-book containing $780, They then en-.
tered the Custom House and robbed the
vault Of $4,000, all in $50 gold pieces
The villains are described, the money and
watch stolen from Mr. H. can be identified
and $500 is offered for their apprehension
1t is to be hoped they may speedily BE-
brought to justice.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

SENATOR ANDERSON Senator is re-
ally deserving of some praise for the spirit
of manly independence with which he re-
Dukes the Cox comb Of the central organ"
The recent course of the Statesman toward
Mr.. Allen and his supporters, has created
quite serious row in the Democratic camp.
On Tue sday last quite ascene occurred in
the Senate. Messrs. Follett, of Licking,
Williams, of Columbiana, Norris, and An
derson, all Allen men, rose to a question Of
privilege, and took occasion to score the cd
itor of the Statesman pretty freely. We
have not room for the entire proceedings,
but content ourself -bg copying the follow
ing Communication from Mr.. Anderson, to
the Ohio State Bemocfaf read by Mr., An.
derson on the floor Of tie Senate. {
senate CHAMBER, March Z, 1854.
| Editors Of the Ohio State Democrat
In the Statesman Of the 9th instant, no
ticed an editorial declaring the election o
George E. Pugh to seat in the Unitee
States Senate triumph in favor of Doug
lass Nebraska bill.
Now, sir, l wish to state, as friend 0
Allen, that up to the time he uncondition
ally, in person, Withdrew from the canvass
that question was not mooted in any Of til,
primary meetings of Aliens friends, nor il
the general caucus, at the time Pugh wa
nominated, nor in any previous meeting 9
the Democracy to consult on nomination
! as ardently supported Pugh as l ha,
done Allen, and l an, safe in declaring tha
the views Of Pugh on the Nebraska ques
ticn, had nothing to do in his election.
Hook upon the conrse of the Ohio States
man as disorganizing, and shall from thi
time forward deem it unworthy the suppol
Of the Democracy of the State of Ohio.
LEWIS ANDERSON"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21
/ A formidable strike has recently taken
place among the operatives in the founde-
ries and machine shops of ST. Louis.

TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE AT San JUAN
The steamer Brother Jonathan, from San
Francisco, which left on the 10th of Febru-
airy arrived at San Juan del Sud on the LIST
Of March. Before all the passengers were
landed, violent storm sprung up, and one
of the boats containing 80 persons was
swamped, and the greater portion of those
on board drowned. Much blame is attached
to the officers and agents Of the company,
who are said to have acted entirely regard
less of the safety of passengers.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21
REvoLUrIoNIN AcApuLco.-By the steam

REvoLUrIoNIN AoAPuLco--B the steam
er George Law, which arrived at New York
on the 18th inst, we learn that the inhabit-
ants of Guerrero, and some of the bordering
States of Mexico, have taken arms under
Gen. Alvarez, and declared themselves free
and independent. Some slight skirmishes
had taken place, in which the insurgents
were successful. Santa Anna was using
prompt and vigorous measures to suppress
the insurrection.
A revolution is also expected TO take place
soon in Nicaragua, and probably Hondu-
ras and Guatemala. Santa Anna is in
triguing for the union Of Central America
to his empire.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

The US. Land Office is to be removed
from Chilieothe to Columbus on the LIST Of
April. BY order Of the President. @t.rg
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

munity where labor is in constant demand,
and is literally rewarded, we have few, il
any paupers in our midst, Every man,
woman, or child who is able and willing to
work, can find plenty to do, at fair wages,
and cur healthy location is proof against
invalid paupers. There is little. or no call
for the exercise of Benevolence among us
Still, we think it might be well to adopt
measures for supporting a County Poor
House, especially as the county owns a
building in Chester which is at present doing
but little good. We think every county
should support an Institution Of this kind
We should be pleased to hear from some o
our wcll-informed readers on this subject.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

The term "Mynheer' is improper, when ap-
piled to Germans. The term is Dutch, and is
properly used only when applied to emigrants from
Holland, or the Netherlands "Herr' is used in
Germany
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-03-21

Geo. Milne, of Third ST., Cincinnati, has
recently been appointed British Vice Con,
sui at that place. W l,