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Fall and Winter Goods,
embracing nearly every article needed in this mar.
ket-vix
fire black Brocadc aud fancy drcss silks some vc.
~ rich, ana beautiful French, English and As.
erican Mouslin DciAaines: French aud Eng
lish Meiinos of all colors and quail
ties; cruycllis Robes; Regent
silks: Alpacas al cvery grade;
Some SILK Warped;
Gipghams mud Calicocs of 1ie latest style; Cam.
bricks; fine Lace Capcs and Collars. Chemisettes,
Under Sleeves; Cufs, &c. These are indeed magni.
ficent and hard TO beat. Aso beautiful Shawls, 1.
Q. Handkerchief Thread, I.accs, Inscrtings aud
Edgings, Jaconct and Swiss do, and fine black
SILK Lace; Dress Trimmings, silk and Satin Bon.
nets and Ribbons; Belts and Gloves: fine Caters
and Shoes; Ingram, Marino and silk Hose and
thousands of other articles ia this department too
tedious To mention.
FOR GENTS WEAR.--rinc black French
Cloths Ncstings casiincrs, satincttes, Tweed.,
Jeans, &c. and a general astortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING.
tlnc Dcaver. Molnskin, kosMth. Sam Houston,
'tAdf Franklin aud lca,l Planter Hats; Cloth and
flush Caps; Boots and Shoes, of every variety.
AfSQ1NEGRO Hats and Shoes, Goats and
pAnts,t Ketscys. I.inseys, Lowelis, Domcstics,
Bianksss &c, Also aiargc assortment Of fine Bed
Blankets. =
HARDwARE.---Thc finest assortment, ever
WuuBht " tuH utafkct. Succnr, w oou ana Nluss
Ware. ALSO . few China Tea Sets, cheap.)
GROCERlES.-Sugsr. Coffee, Salt, Flour, To-
bacco, Nails, PewdoS Eliot Load, Sc.
SADDLERY-A large and splendid assortment.
ALSO some excellent old Port wine and French
Brandy for medicinal purposes.
Also, have u full supply Of Bagging, Rope
and Irvine for customers at market rates,
As my stock Of goods Is large aud I am deter.
mined TO soil, ] think l can max. Il advantageous
to purchasers TO buy of me.
All arc respectfully invited to call and examine.
Is. II. PECK.
Gonzales, October 8, ls53.--i-y
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The state of T'cxns, !

CVtNIi or GO.NE.ILES,
County Courf-For January Term, 1885,.
He IL. WALKER, administrators or the estate
-MBs of Thomas Yssng, deceased, has filed In
said Court his final account for settlement; there,
fore, notice is hereby given to all persons Interested
IN said estate, TO appear at the next term of said
Court, TIC be held in and for said county, ut the
Courthouse, in the town of Gonzales, on the last
Monday IN January, 1851. land contest said ne
count II they see proper and shcw cause il any
why 8 fiial settlement of said estate should not be
made.
- Given under my hand, and official seal
l.. 5. this 4th Of January, A. ID. 1854.
L. i. CHENAuLT, crk G., C.. CT. c.
Gonzales, January 4. IS54-3a-tw
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Jcwciry.

lust received direct from New York a SELECT
lot OF JEWELRY, consisting of Brclst
Pins, Cuff Pins. Ear Rings, Finger Rings, and
many other articles too numerous 10 mcntioI.
All those wishing anything In this limo would
do we'll 20 call carly aud mako selections.
You will please ~rccollect the old stand, corncr
of st. james & ST. Peters Streets. next door
north Of the Collins House.
October 8 1850. r. h, PECK.
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a fTEis thv first of january. | shall haze ~
n sosatted myseif with Mr.. Nelson at ibis
place, fer the purpose oF carrying ca 8 genes
raj Auction and Commission business at Gs,ss
tain Mathews old stand, on slse eossses &c IL
James street Liberal asivsneee wil be fssds
on I'll dcscrlpsicsss cf m~eFsAanaiss.
fsssly ,Aatl lal Cor she liberal Fatsotaes
hssvief,se esssadei 20 tee. | tFsss shas scsAs
ssg stsll hv spared 10 mvsis = ~eeasiaussoe u
thu sstss 10 csiF new lia@ ef baSiaes&.
ihe. ~ 1888 i, 0uiCnAnD
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ReFSff iS&g ttstee4ts 81 liza asr~s AZ
NE iABa sNsAl ~ s& MssFsssss * wsk Stss.
tss3 s t~& - t~s@saeA SGD SssA ~ aek sas
sss4ess lisa - faSss q ~ &s4s z uaa4 -
s<sas4 ~ ~ s4s8a8ss. - narskt &. -
e@e4s ~ = ~
. rsss GLASS HEowN
so&sasa ps ~ tkzmGa~
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Executors Notice.

NHE undersigned having been appointed E1-
- ecntors of the last VIII aud Testament of
Elisha Stevens, decd, notify all persons having
claims against said estate, to present them for pay.
ment, and those indebted to make immediate pay
mcnt, FRANCES r. STEVENS,
ESccutrix.
A. II. JONES,
Executor.
January Z, lS54-32-6w
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"a SMALL FARM on tho Gnaialapn river con.
- taiaing q We'll ienocd field 81 about sixiy acras
In cultivation. and y new substantial dwelling house.
kitchen. stables. crib and cotton house. and sfeia
50 to 30 acrcs of land adjoining theraso. al fraut.
Ing on the river aud icing al iirst rate siuality.-
This IS admitted oil MI hands Is being 6mongssthe
about a n,ilcs from tiic town OF GonssiSn. and ali.
jpips Gen. Wauls farm Fer fhstl,er particulars. sa.
pl3 20 W u. Harrow, sl,esil.. 81 G~r,Isafcs. or on tlia
ptcmsseste STEPHEN MINoTs
IfroelabSr "A. ,sS--st
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TusHfsl itflCliAtsn wustA respectfully la
- site tAe atsskihsn af ali shoSe lnSsehsssl -
hisa. 70 evsas Forward Ansi sosssc ~ nasa -
eshesWtE. hebsv the Sess q 1shexFx. a. thess
ae<pssats wfR i@ Placed IN tbs ksusss a shs
Fkeges ezspeY sg sssksskaa.
tbsx ~. 1ssS-st
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NJ @ / G E.

N VTlSEh hereby givoH to alg perpone leavhtui
- 10 nae. hy accppit or n~slicFaisc. 10 cpsae Tor,
ward aud settle M between ihis ard iha tst day &c
January 1888 Il MOI, | shah ptasc sise sau,c III the
hands of al officer Inr eolIexsias. Fafsi.ef ;ninl.
geace lsscd ned hs expected.
p~c -, 1884 dnff HAMILTON.
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Notice.

1iIIE late firm Of Matthews 4 Willis having bec,,
4 dissolved by the Withdrawal Of WIN. A. Mat.
thewS to take effect January Is, 1854, notice "a
hereby given to li persons indebted to Us, by note
or account, to come forward immediately and settle
the Same with d. Willis.
(Signed) WIN. A. MATTHEW'S.
(Signed) ID. WILLIS.
Gonzales, December so, ,o3.
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COLLINS, HOUSE.

lam THE Proprietor takes pleasure In In. ly!.A
E.ll- forming his old friends ami the travelling Ait.
public generally, that he Is now prepared to accom-.
modatc all who may favor him with their patron
ago.
There IL also attached to his house q large and
convenient Livery Stable, where horses viii be well
attended.
w. v. COLLINS.
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ktN8 ~ atee ~ ka@&s as4 sneasss
81 - a. st3m ssm 80 : o.
ss~ss - ~ Tssaese. ~ & = 81 snsN a.
tks@ kAk4e4 * aMAs nv fe&~s4Aa - su~,a
Aevsss M sNs ~ seoe ~ k~ussSs
y Rsa28k%4ux
ne 81 - Exsss
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yII0N COLLEGE.

- NAH| ~ ~ 49, 80
TIL u Es si,o Gonzales College viii
comneAeS HsTf8a 81pnday in October, ncxt.
A nsets A&8 3f4|a A4a brick building has been
crested Tor D 1f5sassxfs d .tmeut, and every ne.
eessary a xtaz}l zE1Y }3fzF for the comtortahle ae.
scslnlnndats01kf &StH1atholarx
MS4q sassssS}2A 81 and Mr. Everett LOWS
vi sh0ta hae{x &HQlloycd to condUckth the Male
deisftia1 SsShltlcinen of extensive aud
Iyas3eG IESfa4 Msff1tgeuts nAblctnished moral
siieraatsz @H oxposieneed III t~eacIing. Mr.
Guess NAf} 31}s xf6S Presidency
a4tf faaa7 zsseak u he conducted by
shsSsfa2sx Kaguln, aud Mrs. Dir.
i ipsa''i Dine s's sSa @Ass'|sa ssasass, Il s ,hs h. es
Apparatus Ina s,S Se i3plis;aasstt lpS IA Institution
which, aE il SSrsefss aaSS{{ i5S<} s<sa5N Sirpasscl by
coliaEsm The ssolt Instruments
RATS 0g !,
Reading. Writing. SpclHex Nental Aritil. =
lnesic, per session uf l5se M}8dHffs $40 90
EagiIsh Grammar, Gcoeyauka Eaasc Asi,i,.
motto, E~locuticn and RhsNaF pse session
oi hse mouths. =. i. sgEsTss s$ .Si5 90
Al higher Englisl, b~tNnriies assfi &szUsges
iaclndlng Hobrow. ts@As AAslns anA
Fsenct. s...s THOROUGHBRED 90
Music ON the fiano. IA extra slAfga 81 s25 90
Tustlon PAYABLE one half AZ tbs ssIsldIr OF The
<esslou. the balslco st the close 81 Ind s8s$in,s.
Seheless viii be charged ftom the Kase a .ssspr.
ing % the close Of the session. and 40 siksfssSEsets
cF lpss time. except IL eases Of
sickness.
Tios. j PILGRIM. rnss
Hosrf ~ yS&sc
t~:OnsalAS, S~einpteniscr Ia. lsaa.
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tT'HE undersigned having been appointed Admin.
\ istrator Of the Estate Of, Joshua Tircadgill, de-
ceased, notifies all persons indebted to said Estate,
TO make immediate payment. md those having
claims to present them az prescribed by law.
A. Ii. JONES,
january Z, ls5t-32-5w administrator.
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The state al Texas.

1919 ...
10 he Shf,ii6 or other tsgoi a@eref said Coanty-
GREgrISG:
VA HEREAs, T. d. Newell has this ds made
Wv oath before me, as the law directs, that
W. X, Jones is justly indebted to him in the sum
Of thiity.aino s0-l00 dollars, by account, aud that
said w. IL. Jones Is q transicnt person, 30 the or
binary process OF law cannot he served on him.
and prays that he may be cited TO appear aud nm.
swer the demand Of complainant.
This Is, therefore, to command YOU To cite by
publication w. r. Jones, to appear before me a,
the Courthouse, Ia the town OF Gonzales, of said
county, OH Saturday the 18th day of February, 1854,
q, 10 o'clock n. NJ, To answer the demand Of r,
u. Novel In q plea OF debt founded ON nm account
of thifty.ninc so-l0e dollars, dated November,
1858.
Herein fail not, aud hcsrof make due return as
the Law directs. e
.- Given Under my hand This the I'll, day
|. s of January, 1851.
-- JOHN GoSS
j. H. "a. G.
certify this Il = ir,ie cops Of the original writ
20 he issued. the 9TH dsy ot Janusrs, 1851.
Rim, y. WRoE.
constable q q.
Gouzsies, Jannary !. i~sst-ss.aw
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Monroe & Brother,

uAvE Just received a large and complete
~ stock Of the following articles which they
offer for sse ~ as los prices. and favorable terms,
ns any house in
western Texas.
Fall and Winter fsncy. black. and black and white
Prints;
Plaid, black, aud black and white Ginghanis;
Black ard fancy Alpacas. Of different STYLES and
qualities,
Muslin DcIaines; u
Black and fancy plaid, wool and black silk ShAwls;
black, Grape and six Bonneis;
Embroidered Cspcs aud Ccllars
Brown and blcachcd Domcsiics i;
Apron and Corntcrpans Checks:
Hanncls, Jeans, Satincs, and Twecds;
Plaid 1inseys, Negro Kefseys and Lipscys:
Bed, colored and Negro Blsnkct-s
CLO7XLNG.
Mems cloth. sack, ftock and dress Goats, ofall colors;
Mems blanket, blanket cloth and hroadcloth
Oyerccats, all styles and colds
Also. black and fancy cassimcrc pants
Linen bosom Shirts of every styld And daaiity
Mcrino and silk Underslifts
Hickory, checked and calico Shirts
Boys blanket, tweed aud cloth Coat, all sixcs;
Mems tweed Coats, In great variety;
Tweed, Satinct and kerscy Pants;
BOOTS md SR0ES.
Mems pcggcd and scwed Calf Boots;
do. do. do. do. Kip do.
do. do. do. do. Calf aud Kip Shoes;
Black Kip aud Russct Drogans;
Boys do. do. do;
5 cases boys kip and calf Boots;
Ladies' kip aud calf Bootecs; nlso. walking, No.
roeo, Calf and Kid Shoes.
BOOKS.
Lcvitts and Groves Greek Lexicons;
nuliDn's Crock Rendcp Grammar Cu.ar aud
Sallust;
Spcnccr's Latin Icssons;
l,ycr's Dictionaries
Saskinls Spanish, Newman and Bycr's Spanish Die.
tionayics
Mitchcfs intermediate Geography;
Davis Aigcbras and Arithmctics;
Bullion's English aud Latin Grammars;
Metiuiic's let, I'd, Sd, 4th and 9th Readers;
Webster's School Dictionaries aud Spoilers;
Wcbsicr's Large Octave Dictionary;
iBolmnr's Lcyixac Grammars
Comstock's Chemistry;
Emmcrson's LIST, I'd and I'd Arithmctlcs
Also, Smiths and Smilcy's Tasqucllcs Telsmaque /;
Rogcra' French Dictionary; ;
Sackcld's first book in Spanish
Queens wsrr, Hard Ware, Window Glass, Patty
Nails, Carpenters Tools, Soap, Candles,
Powder, Pepper, Spice, Ginger,
Starch, S~alaiatus, Soda,
Alum Copcras.
GN0cEPfhaS 1yD LiQEORS.
20 bhIs. Rectifcd whiskcy, 4 bbls. Rye Whiskcy,
10 half do. do. { half bbls. MackcroI,
4 bbis. Moiasscs, 2 bbls. Rice,
o half do. r 3 do, Loaf Sugar,
6 boxes brandy Cherries, . do. Crackers,
o do. C1arfvt Mine, . casks Cog. Brandy,
l cask Fort do. I keg Irish Whiskcy,
I do. Malaga dos "a bags Coffee,
25 bhls, Flour. DO do. coarse Salt.
Gyex,iss sold for Cash Wifhouf respect 10 persoas.
MIL IND GIN LANDS.
ptozs q q, 8 and 10 inch lsubbcr, just received
and TOR aalc low.
CIGARS.
fs0nt ask9Ftfd tusStorc, for sale low.
onxiieA NoSSnshefsAQ, 1859.
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viio-E indebted TO tho undersigned arn re.
"a specially requested 10 call at the Office OF
Jones 4 Harper, aud snttic up their claims a, ,bs
AAshest c2poriuaity u not I win te bound Ia per.
ssa1n tho snpleasaut iask Of hringiug suit thereon
3sSsRssiisteis. EnwARp MAII4uCH.
f4fptesniser 81 ~ LIE
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ID. willis,

U. Wills,
"0ULD most respectfully beg leave ia call
w the attention Of his friends and customers,
TO the above notice os dissolution, and would, also
embrace this opportunity 0 finforrnlng them that he
win C0N1YNUE BUSLvESS ar THE OH
STAND, xherv he wiIlkecp constantly ON baud a
sRcxulnr supply Of Goods,
SUITED T0szWEA 4RKETs
'consissing in partof
Oeuaburrsl
Domcstics, Tickines.
sNer&ft*a8 Cottonadcs, brown 4 bleachcd ~
Lincnf, .CassiIncrcs. Eannels, Prints,
Printed, Waite 4 Embroidered Muslins q
Lawns, Dlack and Fancy Silks, Tissues and, Be.
reyes. Ginghamsl cotton and linen Drilings, Hosiery,
Gloves, Wells, wrought Collars and sleeves.
READY MADE CLOTHING,
for winter wear, of every variety Of style and pat
tern.
HA7s.
n large and varied assortment.
BOOTS a. sHoEs.
Ladies' Silk and Lasting CATERS, Jenny Iinds,
Bloomcrs, Kid Slippers, Walking Shoes, Children
and Misses Shoes assorted, Gents. Cloth Lasting 4
Md Caters, Jumps, Slippers, Boots Of every Kind,
cN<e HARDWdRE.
Blacksmith. Bench and Farming Tools, Plourhs.
Augcrs, Traces, Log Chains, Axes, Broadaxes,. and
2 large assortment Of Nails, Locks. Latchcs. Him
7IyB.fRE.
Buckets, Pans, Dippers. s~traincrs, Lard Cans,
WO0DWARE
Palcs, Buckets, Trays, Rolling Pins, Axe handles.
eSADDLERY :
Ladies and Gents. Saddles, Brillcs. Martineales.
Girthp. StirrUpS and I.eatlprs Wilma of aynrx, Lind
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School Books for the Million
San Marcos Vermicidc!

San Marcos Vermicide
TIE BEST REMEDY NOW E.yT1NTt
nor destroying worms in cattle. the great post
of Stock Raiscrs in Texas. Those Interested
In preventing the destruction of their stock and fine
animals, will do well to call md try this " Vcrmi-
eide" ns It is not only superior, but cheaper, than
any quality of calomcl now so much used.
Manufactured and for sale bv
June Is, ls53-Iy T.. l., BEAUMONT ca.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notice.
Alninlssrntriva Nntice

ADMINISTRATORS Notice.
sTsitE reaN1s csssst "a E6tess cssss AAsssx ~
u ~ sNs Asy a sase \ y fs48 sssssas
tN2 s ksnbnsa{a a Fs E.sfx ~ Is
itsaaA AsSeza sS FeF@se4 AStlee sas@< xeNa
sxa1 esssss $50 fssstpt As s4@2 = ~ $3.50 8e
eo@ Ysams&sa q ss&. se& s4a&ssa @s eaAse
fs4sseats sss@snA
KsTfsx4 essN&
Aseaasas - ~ sessss a. NsS ssNas& sd
tsxeases -. s43ss4e
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ENY eesksence, hse az Nv iassdssd sasds
w NesslrsNss o. tke csaas ltasss alss sAasy
ases e ystey Land. eateApsa and - eessssatsoa
!. ii SfMnlaStA
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Saddle and Harness
VI NUF1 ITOPY

MAN OEAC1IA L..
ME subscribers would respectfully inform the
II citizens OF Gonzales and the surrounding
country, that they hare just received a large stock
of material and arc now prepared TO nuuiuflctura
all kinds of
SADDLES, HARNESS, BRIDLEs. dc.
at the shortest notice. They also keep constantly
on hand a large qusEtity Of
Saddles, Brides, Martingales,
Girths, Cruppers,
and every article In their line Of business.
Also, ON hand, en- assortment Of tho bcs,
IEI-dS TREES.
made to order, aud not 10 be SURPRISED by any .rse
IN tho country, Hopes' trees not accepted.
Purchasers would do vol to call and examine for
themselves before purchasing elsewhere.
N. B.--All orders from she country thankfully
received and promptly attended III. An kinds Of
repairing neatly sseNutsd and on tho most reasnna.
hie terms.
wnOE < WYATT
SHOP ty,sieiss orer tie Pos. Ofe<.
t.onxniea. Juno 4. is.a
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DIKES l. WARGIs

"A TX t*4hsk8 81 ue 4hsss stktSs fsAs @E al
- s@S @ss@ ~NA abe sAn b sMv
xisk a iAa o4sma asse.
saA 81 nE& III
s Sesf 4 lsA
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bakery, beer sui shop.
Ssessu es s Pa
as - &N4 nA -
1s 4a 1a4 Nk Il s4aAs - x
z8MsS ~ AMsss2 @sA
Mttsfg n1ssE44ass
szkss&k Ne<a 8A tEzxx
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a III Eaees 4axtc9ssa Ia fs 81 fnku4. ~ ~
"a Ssyasw sskese s.. &fe ysssc4gsss ssssoS4Nl
~ sse ~ shs eskA 81 Messsk rs4a 4 81 aMs
fessk 81 b = A&as sksy p Nsss cs 4 saA
ass etetsty 1alka a d 3sw1siN
tA~sHks l&semtes = tskz
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FALL AND WINTER o
BENJAMIN B. Peck

Corner Of 81. James and s.. Peters Street,
S now receiving direc, nom Nee York. a gen.
i eral assortment Of
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81 DDLERY !
Ladies' and Gents. Saddles, Brides, Martingales,
Girthr, Stirrups aud L.cathcrs, Whips Of every kind,
Croupers, Carpet and Saddle Bags, yaliccs, Buggy
Harness, Plough Collars and Backbands.
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ADMINISTRATORS Notice

January Z, is54-3s-ow
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THE SENATOR FROM BOSTON,

The Nashua On. H. Gazettereferrng, suppose, to
Dr. Barker the recently Stale senator from the
Boston district in Observation-Disclosures the following
specimen of the stuff from which snownohing dgnitares
are made:
"a native of New Hampshire, he early left New Hamp-
shire for New Hampshires good veteran office holder,
chung the spoils with the enacity of death
ceased African He have been cousin german to the
who when asked how he contrived hold Office under
all changes of government answered. that administration
must be id smart TO change quicker than he could The
vicar of Bray absolute know nothing this political
election ancyng that Clays chances BEST he joined
Clay club and reward for his eleventh aposacy
deputed to tho wing headquarters get the result
Of the voting in New York. which anticipated would
60 for the great Embodiment of wing principles But the
way, newhedged proseyte encountered tremendous
democratic torchght procession rendng the wckin with
cheers Polk who had carried New York by tremen-
MAJORITY, and thus achieved the victory whereupon
abandoning his friends he purchased TORCH rushed
into the democratic ranks and bawed hmse hoarse with
cheering Polk and Dallas He held Office under Polk voted
syly Taylor held under Fillmore promised TO vote
for Scott and did vote for Pierce. Being disappointed
the Russian mission the Havana consulatewe forget to
which he apircdhe finally withdrew the light of his spec
taces from the Pierce administration, and denounced it,
has been chosen highly honorable ocelet call
senatorshpby the nothing pure American party
Hurrah for men Down with old party hacks! Nor ia
this single instance. The elect of the party display
many characters of much the stamp"
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TIM MYSTERIOUS ENPEptroN--The Courier des EtdLs
Jns Of yesterday has the following in reference to two
vessels that left New York some months since under mys-
mysterious armiDg in the port of New York
and which the Of the moment reported having
Mexico Venezuela for its end Our correspondent at
St Thomas (where the vessels have been for time)
gives items respecting this abortive expedition He
writes under date Of Nov "The American steamer Ben
jamin Franklin and the harque CnhaFine Augusta are
still in our port The latter has discharged her cargo OF
cannon powder muskes lances &c The powder has been
deposited the fort of the city and the remainder Of the
cargo in the warehouses Some Say that the Danish gov
rnment has exaced the discharge Of the cargo and Others
that it is consignment at the will Of the captain The
Gct L. subordinate Danish officer took note Of all
the boxes &C. which composed the cargo This vessel Is
entirely disar1ncd, and there is no one board.
Not so the steamer which does not stir but dares
10 20 near her Her boats continually swung to the
davits Since these vessels have been in port they
have been constantly watched by manol-waT whether il
is tho French s,eam-rgate BArdent the English
steamer Devastation or the Danish sloopoEwar Maiden
ID said hat they are deieynined nab the two susp
cious vessels it they attempt to leave Tie o' q The
paaifon saor rei kDoEa The consigurc is merchant
who has never had vessels consigned to him before but is
we'll known to be most warm partisan Of General PACE
who you know has been a long time preparing for de-
scent upon Venezuela The expedition arrived 700 late
Before The entrance of these vessels the insurgents put
down in Venezuela The Franklin arrived here few days
after the Of the OF the chiefs Of the nsurrecon
So it is not known where they win next go.'
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August in order send In extended statement Of
his reasons (Which Mr. Haven declares be should have
done then there could have been legislative business
done, according the order Of the House and Mr. Ha-
ven be consistent have then also objected TO its
reading In word, Mr. Haven objected in August last
10 the reading of the message Friday the 4h Of that
MONTH because there quorum In the House trans
act business and he complains that the President
did not wait till Monday, the It'll, that he might adj
dress longer communication to body not only certain
Of being without quorum that day, but by its own
act prevented for doing any legislative business what
everl
We do not know when have been called upon to
tice singular display of captions opposition than
this 1t is Of those exhibitions OF partisan hostility
which would have come with much better grace from
almost any other member Of the opposition than Mr. Iia
ven and quite his better Judgment has
already convinced him that unworthy Of his posi-
ton in the House Of Representatives Of the United States
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EXPLANATION OF WAR PHRASES

The editor of the United Service Gazette in lecture
Gently delivered at Manchester England explained that
fortress like star bastion had three faces and
connected by another and another each three hun
dred and fifty yards distance until uenegon formed
of ivei and was called the system Of reciprocal dc
fence as one bnston in the pcngon defended the other
They surrounded by ditch and WALL and then 10
front of the walls "unetes" filed with men and
having guns outside The parallels lines of EARTH
baskets Of earth thrown up opposite The enemys work
zgzag and not to be exposed to the direct fire of The
enemy thus protecting the advance Of the bcsiegers The
first work is usually to dig ditch with the earth from
which make parallel and if the earth not of the
proper sort gabious baskets Of EARTH depth
of twenty feet and ten feet high thus making the earth
work strong; aud the soldier up bnnquette the
top Of the earhwork 10 fire at the enemy and then runs
down again. and is protected. The cnemys fire on such
earthworks only strengthens them.