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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
$40 REWARD.

osT, IN this place, on the ist inst. a double
T. cased gold ever watch / win pay to the
seae' the above reward il returned to ipe unin-
- -, Further description can be obtained by
living to me J, Q. A. NADENB0USCH
FeIFnary o. 51-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES.

FHAVE for sale good assortment nt gath
4 IN This line, embracing | and i2-4 ,.naf
Sheeing, real Bafnesley 5.4 and . A Pius
case Linens. Richardson's 20 4. "a aud II 4
bleached Cotton Sheenngs, % iueh aod . 4
Pillow. case Cot ons, MarsaleS Quliss. Bed
Blankets. Table Cloths, Towlpias and Nap
kins, "a and 10 Damask Table Linens.--
Huckerbuck and Russia Diapers. Richard
sons Family Irish Linens. Lace and Muslin
Curtains, Worsied DamaSk Curtains. Fr-nen
Oh Dress Calicoes, with almost every article
in Dry Goods that is wanted--dsalers will
please call and examine them
Dec. q. '53. }. w. lOND,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
WAR DECIARED!

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE EAST.
TyfIE tremendous rush for fine. fashionable.
Il and cheap Clothing at the New CLOTH
ING EMPORIUM of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
NEW OYSTER HOUSE.

rENHE subscriber has just refttei the house on
I the corner of Main and Martin Streets, which
is now the place to get good FRESH OYSTERS dur
ing the season, served in every style desired
ALE AND POTTER,
Segars of the choicest brands, AMI Confectionery
Families supplied with oysters by the can, alw lys
fresh Walk in and luxurate. Ifyou wish 20 en-.
joy yourself and be happy, there is nothing bet.
ter than u full stomach.
Also large and beautiful assortment OF TOYS
&C., for children. CHAS. A SCHoPPERT.
November 80 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS For 1854.

FRESH GAkDEN SEEDS FOR 1851.
M have just received supply OF Fresh Garden
w Seeds, 20 which invite the attention of those In
want we name the following in assortment:
AS sragus Giant or Dutch;
Beans-kilney, Dwarf or Snaps, Eve kinds
BPets-Four varieties
Brusseis-SproutS,
Bfocoi-EaTiy purple Cape;
Cabbage-l2 kinds embracing the best vsrietes
Carrot--Long, Orange and early Horse,
Caulitower-Eary and Late;
Celery-White Solid, snperor
CucumberAi kinds of the best quality
Egg Planf--Puple;
Endiyc--Green Cutled
Indian Corn--Smith's extra Early and Flor,
Lettuce-tmly Ice and Large White Head
Melon-Caroiina, Common and NUTMEG
Nasturtium-For Pickllng;
Onion-White, silver skinned, Long Red
Parseley-- very double fac
Parsnip-Eary Gun aud Large Swelling;
Pumpkiu-Potato. Quashaw aud Crooked;
Peas-5 kinds Of the finest variety
feRper-Bs Nose and Cayenee;
Raddi.h-5 varieties,
Rheuharb--or rafts;
Salsif--or Oyster Plant;
Spnne--Sound savoy;
squash-Early Bush aud Simmer Crooked Neck,
Tomato--Lsrge Red;
rurnip--White, Red Top and Ruta Baga. -
frs~For sale by WILLIAM DORSEY,
February !, 1854 hrug ,'st
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
DaCUERREoTYPEs.
dow ereshs substance fade z

'ssec0re the SHADOW ere lhe SUBSTANCE lade.7'
A STEWART respectfully informs the ciii
IA. zens of Martinsburg and vicinity, that b,
has taken the room over the Hardware Store Of
W. H. Enos, and nearly opposite Rawlins' Hotel
where he is prepared TO execute
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
BERKELEY FEMALE SEMINARY.
Miss Caroline +. Miller.

DIES, will commence Monday, the 6,h day Of
February nert in the building on King Street,
Martinsburg, nearly opposite the VI. p. Church,
known as the "BERKELEY SEMINARY"
Thorough instruction will be given in all the
branches pertaining to a highly finished Engish
education with French, Latin, Music. &c. &c.
The building aud grounds are large, favorably
situated, and in every respect well adapted to the
purposes Of a school,
Terms per Session Of fire Months:
LIST Glass SIS 90
ENGLISH, ! I'd do 10 90
[ Sd do 90
Music, PIANO 25 90
Martinsburc Jan 25, 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22

nc5-Husbaabs aud wives, Attention T. Hosss.
tn, Vegetable Tfariafe Extract ftom :sm-s Asrrss.
Esq., Letter, Aexana, VaAfter speaking OF wonderful
iiiaselt lie ANrs HI suffering with
the liver complaint from feelings inability, constantly
comp aiming wsh weakness through her whole system She
enjoys better than for thirty years. being entirely
red hv tho Of Hampton's Vegetable Tincturs.f'
Grimes. ESD Loudoun Co, ta.-Extract from bis
ter y wife hSs hsen FOR afflicted with great vsah.
pain in the breast side AID back paptation Of
heart, eehncss of the ncftots system, Appetite
complexion saiow, tie kght Of eye almost gone ths
othrr very weak am pleased to say "Hsmptons Tsne-
ture has restored her perfect health Her eyes
good they ever were"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
.,sgsaEiR. a ! Inc !.
WseAAmrf ofasYS
VEGETABLE TINcTURE.

BY its mild sctioH I'm the
STOMACH, LIVER and KIDNEYS,
i, will cure the diseases Of those Organs wsA
all Chrome complaints. as
DYSPEPSIA, COUGH, ASTHMA.
BRONCHIAL and LUNG AFFECTIONS,
PAINS in the BACK, SIDE and BREAST.
coNsUDEPTxofs, scRorULA,
RHEIMATISn, C0rT, NEURALGIA, rlSTrLl
Piles, Bowel Complaint,
uSrn,s. Nitrous E,sbfinp. wsth aH Dtssssss
arsssnx frsn T.uPTRE Moon.
4 Er The WHOLE AFFLICTED wORLr,
Al the testimony Of Lady after hlrtyegh ysarss
safierns
Northampton Co, April 18th, sB1
MrssFs Tyler Affair: II have aficea With ahss
ma,s at smrs iron, twelfth will be hy Of
render helpless, have tried
divs little effect last October STACKED In
could oct move amy part Of my body whoa, crying With
pain, at this tive also tried many remedies internal sui
~ y ~ ETsi s'a
before had taken bottle OF ~hieh, felt much better,
aud rs continued taking t. felt strength coming in
back aud nhs and my stomach strengthened revived
every was have taken i've bottles aud much better
than ever expected TO be- intend TO use u Whenever
need H. and would recommend IL the afflicted, believing 10
unelusied. Yours, ELizAhHrn BAswnLL.
Mess,s Mortimer ! Mos6fdp Mr.. Elizabeth Bagwss
is lady Of the highest resprctahy, wealthy and ind
al-the ia her speaks volumes OF this
wonderful other persons have heard Of
have derived great benefit from its in county
entirely out the article have daily anxious
rers when We shai receive another supply We expect
send us a box as soon as possbls
Asra igth, isss. Nostaamp.oa Co.. VI,
ncs-Husbanbs aud Wives, Attention T. Hasss.
e.. Tsgstsos Extract ftoS :s%.s a.r,l.
ii,nepil ANrx HI has been suffering witt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22

DURsUAhT to decree Of the Circuit Court Of
il Berkeley County, in two cases therein pend
ing between George IL. Beckwiih & Co, plaintiffs,
aud George Swimly, NC, defendants, and George
Lemon, plaintiffs, and the said swiBley, &c, de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned Special Commissioner
named in said decree, will expose to sale at pub.
lie auction. before the Courthouse, in Martins
burg, on Monday, The l3tA ddy Of March nert, ,be-
ING Court .dav
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
VALUABLE PROPERTY For SALE.

M I'LL be sold to the hghest Bidder, at the
w Court house, In Martins burg, on Hoaaay,
The 1874 DIM OF Hgrch merit
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22
LsTE ARRIVAL OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.

MarIinsburg. Oct. u. 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-02-22

THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE,

No 100. Arch street one door below Sixth, Phil
adelphia, and By respectable dealers generally
throughout the country.
n Sold in siartinsbarg by J. +. Harrison, W.
II. iesieEine. and George Doll, and by dealers in
medicines everywhere.
August "a, 1853.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
ET ~ FIR NJ

TTALLETT, GARRASON & CO., Hallettsyille Long
IL Creek ~ c. respectfully intimate the citizens OF
New Hanover and adjacent counties that they have
ded the late firm of B. r. c. HalIett in their business at
the above place. and would inform their friends that they
have hand and constantly receiving, every kind OF
GOODS suitable the of Planters Farmers and 9th
ers which they offer for sale at low emuneratng prices
Their present consists part, of Groceries of all
kinds Flour, Corn, Bacon, Pork and Cheese Alum and
Sack Salt Tupentne and Coopers
Tools Iron and Nails of all Boots and Shoes of eve
y description Dry Goo Is in variety Ready ymade Cloth
ing Hats and Caps; Saddery and Harness Paints, Oils
Drugs, Medicines, 81, &C., Sc
With large and extensive assortment fmnor articles, toe
numerous to notice in the limits of this adyertsement but
necessary the Plantation Farm and in the Household
1t is the aim of the advertisers to keep hand
suitable the of country residents which they
will offer for LOW PRICES equity in business
will allow and they trust, with unremtng attention t(
business, give general satisfaction
New Hanover CO.. n. c. Jan. l3th 1884 19-lm
LII persons are hereby forbid hunting, fishing feeding
n or penning stock my land, on island Creek;
| Dec 3O-l7-tf1 M. {. NlAON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
A Winter Sermon.

Thou dwellest in a warm and cheerful home,
Thy roof in vain the winter tempest lashes;
While hOuseless wretches round thy mansion roam,
On whose unsheltered head the torrent FLASHES.
Thy board is loaded with the richest meats,
O'er which thine eyes in sated languor wander
Many might live on what thy mastif eats,
feast on fragments which thy servants squander.
Thy limbs mufied from the piercing blast,
When from thy freside corner thou dost sally;
Many have scarce rag about them cast,
With which the frosty breezes toy and daily.
Thou hast soft smiles to greet thy kiss of love,
When thy light stop resounds within the portal;
Some have no friends Him who dwells above,
No sweet communion with fellow mortal
Thou seepest soundly thy costly bed,
Lulled by the power of Injuries unnumbered;
Some pillow on Il stone an aching head,
Never again to wake when they have slunbered
Then think of those who, formed of kindred clay,
Depend upon the does thy bounty scatters;
And God will hear them for thy welfare pray
They are his children though in rags and tatters.
Household WOf0S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
FACTS CANNOT BE DOUBTED.
Let the Afflicted Read And Ponder.
atone testify to the remarkable cures performed by
CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.


THE great Spring Medicine and Purifier of the Blood is
daily to the remarkable performed by greatest
all medicines Carter's Spanish Mixture. Neuralgia Rheu-
matism Scroua, Erptons the Skn Liver Disease Fe-
Ulcers, Old Sores Affections of the Kidneys Diseases
of the Throat Female Complaints Pains and Aching of the
Bones and JOINTS speedily put to flight by using this
great and inestmable remedy.
For al diseases of the Blood nothing has yet been found
compare with it, 1t cleanses the system of all impurities
acts gently and efficiently the Liver and Kidneys strength
the Digestion gives tone to the Stomach, makes the
Skin clear and healthy and the enebled
by disease broken down by the of youth
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies' is ncOmparably better than all the
metics used few doses of Carers Spanish Mixture
will all saOwness ofcompexion bring the
tng the cheek, give elasticity to the STEP and improve
the general health remarkable degree beyond all the
icnes ever heard of.
large number of certificates of remarkable peror
med persons residing in the city of Richmond Va by the
of Carriers Spanish Mixture is the best evidence that
humbug about it, The press, hotel keepers
gistrates physicians and public well known to the
munity all add their testimony to the effects of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call and see hundreds of the certificates around the
bottle.
None genuine unless signed BENNETT & BEERS Drug
gists
Principal Depots at M. WARD, CLOSE & Co., No. 81
Maiden Lane, New York.
r. w. DYOTT & SONS, and JENKINS s. HARTS
HORNE, Philadelphia.
! BENNETT & BEERS, No. 1875 Main St. Richmond, Va
And for sale by WIN H. LIPPITT, Wilmington N c.
and Druggists generally. May 49, lS53-36-1y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
IRON RAILING
- DRN1 4 ME- JT'AI IRON ETORKS

ANll ORNdlIEiVIAL IRON VORKS.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens of the
United States that they prepared to ll orders Tor
all kinds of Iron Work such as aIgs public or private
Parks Gardens Steps, Balconies. Nerandahs, Cemeteries
&c Also Setees Chairs, Tables Grey Hounds, Cast Iron
Lambs New Foundand Dogs Iron Stairs Doors Shutters,
Guards Gates, and all kinds of Ornamental and Architecture
al Iron Work2.
They pay particular attention to enclosing Cemetery Lots
having the largest and handsomest assortment IN the oou
rv Persons desiring make selections of patterns and
know the cost work. by addressing the subscribers will
ceiye by of mail printed designs of work and list Of
nrices All orders entrusted will receive prompt at
tention. lIOCD O. W..
No. l2l North Tenth street, Philadelphia
Inn & 1894 IS-3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
General Notices.
DFNTISTRV

DE T; B. CARR has returned FROM the ca
Teeth, Instruments &c. Having consulted CtrYYv?N
many eminent Dentists he has perfect confidence the
perlory OF Aliens Patent mode of inserting with
ticial gums Full inserted Immediately after the
traction of the teeth and remodeed after the gums have
healed without additional charge. They be with
out pain and removed from the mouth by the wearer and
arc cleaner and stronger than teeth inserted in any
way and are warranted to give perfect satisfaction All
other operations performed approved
Reference to individuals in this place wearing teeth
with the patent improvement.
Oct. 7, 1858 5-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
January 9th, 1854

NEW GOODS. Just received from New York and q BAL
timore and now store, large assortment OF croce-
20 bags Rio Coffee 10 do. Java hhds prime r r. and
n o. Sugar; 20 bbls Clarified Sugars A B. y; ~ 90,
St. Croix half boxes Loaf 25 bbls Rectifed Whisky
10 do very Old Monongahela 10 do choee Ola hy3
6bs Citv Mess Pork so boxes Rasns (new crop; 20
bbs Apples 1000 lbs Nuts, assorted viz: AmondS Pe
s nraT Fberts 80 900 Cigars choice brands 20 boxes
Thcco 80 do Rose Mill Snuff half hbls. Lorard do
20 boxes Colgate and Boston No Soaps 20 do Adaman
So Ss boxes Stuart Bussngs Candy-assored; Match
es to ngpchase will please give call,
will ssll the above goods low for cash II 1o,,Ov
| Dec %. "ILL-IT1Nl ~ IL -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
FOR, SALE.

600 ACRES of Land, in Brunswick county, on the s35
OUU West side of Lockwoodsfoly River, near the =
mouth-about 100 acres Of which under fence and 20
which good "r%ns "a aon one ask
Tnr5entne Boxes also one hundred of Marsh ad-
joining There dwelling T kshb bsafby 1S ocadn at exca
lent water and very convenient to Fish and Oysters -
For further particulars, apply to the sHbserPeT 9T
Vile. N1AA1 10 +f
! January 9th. 1854 I9-Il
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
DIR. STRCNG'S
COMPOUND SANATIVE PILLS.

TNHESE Pills entirely Vegetable, and a most
peror Medicine in the of all Bilious Complaints,
Chs and Fever Dyspepsia Costiveness, Liver Complaint
aundce Sick Headache Scrofua. Salt Rheum. Fevers of
all kinds Loss of Appetite Obsruced and painful Msnstru
alton and all lingering diseases.
As Female Medicine they act like charm, and when
taken according the directions they fail to the
worst cases of Piles, after all other remedies fail
They purify the blood euaize the circulation restore the
Liver Kidneys and other Secretory Organs healthy
and action and AntBlous Family Medicine they
have equal. Price 25 cents per box.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
MARLSvILLE DErOT, J
II miles from IVlimington, I
August ), 1853.
TRON BEDSTEADS.

C1OMSTOCK. BROMLEY q CO, MANUFACTURERS -
| sales Room No. 95 Leonard St. New York, one door
West Broadway Common and Folding plain and oT99 Pr
sons Family Servants and chdrens bedSteads always on
hand Also general of Iron Furniture spring
beds, Hair and other Mattresses. c,
These bedeads are superior all others in point clean
nes neatness and economy. They are always tree from
Vcrmn and exceedingly durable portable and conFen
sent Orders to any extent may be addressed to
COMSTOCK, BROMLEY Y co,
No. 95 Leonard ST., New York.
Agents wanted for the sale of the above Description cr
'ouars sent wherever required o.
Nov lO-Ou
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
$50 REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber in August last, so
n his negro man FLEMING. Said negro is q
about "a years old, is tall and likely; and is proba
bly, lurking somewhere between the Cove on the Cape
Fear and Mr. H. Beatty's. Black River, where he is
we'll He formerly belonged to Mr.. Augustus Miller,
and afterwards Dr. Bue, Bladen county, from whom the
subscriber pur chased him.
The of fifty dollars will be paid for his de-
livery me- his confinement in jail in the State,
that can get him again. JOSEPH GREEN.
Robeson's P o. Brunswick CO.. Nov. 4th. 9-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

THE subscriber offers for sale Three Stores Market
i street. one occupied by G. r. French. by J. r.
Reston Il Co., and the other by H. uowey also the
property occupied by c. DuPre Co.. and Others a: the
of Front and Princess Streets and extending n
towards the lot Front street,
ming to the river, including wharf known the Beatty
Wharf; Lot the of Front and Ann streets,
his late residence, occupied by Mr.. Ferguson Lot
the of Third and Ann streets; The Palo Alto
House and Lot; Lot Fourth street extending to Bound
ary and half Lot Boundary, adjoining the two
small lots with dwellings the old Poor House. on Bound
ary street also residence MasOnboro Sound
and about 1000 acres of land Elizabeth River and
Brunswick county.
The above property such portion thereof shall not
be otherwise disposed of previous that time, will be sold
public auction in Wilmington the second Monday in
March next. DAN'L b. BAKER.
January I3, 1854 l9ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
$50 RE WARD.

D UNAWAY from the subscriber, his Negro men, ~
II JOHN and TOBEY. JOHN is about 26 years 4,
ola feet inch high weighs abo1t ls5 or 1870 1870 lbs f ~
weighs about us lbs They bought from Mr. James
sures of c9Tpty and wilt PObabM M be
Birds in Johnston county twenty-five Dollars for either
Fifty Dollars for both will be paid Tor their apprehension
delivery the subscriber Orfor their IN any
Jail in the State so that he get them An additional
of One Hundred Dollars will be paid for the conviction
of any person of harboring the above Negroes ,rv
Fair Bluff, Columbus county, n c., Oct, g. [26-lt-5-tf
E7TFayettevle Carolinian copy If.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
NOTICE

VKTILI4 be sold, at Kenansvile, Duplin county on 80
w the 10th of February next TEN LihEL4 ~
NEGR OES consisting of Women, Boys and Child e.
rem, belonging to the estate of James Brown decd 1
The negroes be sold under decree of Dupn County
Court, upon a credit of six months
DAVIDJ. SWITZERLAND, Commissioner
January Doth 1854 zO-ts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
.T=7ToN & PRICE, PRoPR1EroRs.
clifton, Editor. "A. L. PRICE, Associate Editor
Terms of subscription.

Terms of Subscription.
IN advance, within three months, ,.... So so
iln' ,vment is delayed over three months 3 90
,rinton received for less term than one year.
iher permitted to discontinue his paper after the
No of subscription till the expiration of said year.
wishing his paper discontinued at the end of
Any must pay up full and give the proprieors two weeks
the year |berwse the paper will be continued charged for
rcosv person sending five subscribers accompa
Ie advance subscription, ($l2 5O) will receive the
MED ny Nv W. GRATIS for year.
sixth coIy m nav be remitted per mail, at risk
MG on business connected with this Office must he
All Iod led most paid) to the proprietors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
TO TRAVELLERS AND OTHERS

E undersigned has now completed M Whers
TITItE DEPOT on the Wilmington and Raleigh Raj
Road, to LONG CREEK, in New Hanover county f"'
He is also prepared (wth good Stables and an abundance
Of Proyender1 to keep HORSES for length Of time
Pce 60 cents per day Those who may leave Horses witt
him NAV rest assured they will be well cared for ~
In short time he hopes to offer some S better ev faSor N him
yvith their cusom than he has heretofore given thom
liberal patronage respectfully solicited as the great
est efforts will be used to give satisfaction. rr,1rv
MARLSvILLE DErOr, o.c
II miles from Wilmington, f0-'l
/
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
A Perfect Spartan.

The Spartan women of Texas not a few. The
personal history and adventures of the few know
we permitted 10 relate them given by their
own lips. would fill an octave of thousand pages
with wild tales of truth, far strange than fc-
ton. The following clipped from one of our exchan
ges is q specimen
very interesting and romantic incident was rea-
ted by Rev. Mr.. Fontaine in one OF his recent les
lures at the Richmond Atheneum. Speaking of the
early history OF Texas, he gave an account of Gen.
Longs effort to revolutionze that country in 1919.
Gen Long served under General Jackson in the Semi
NOE war, and at the battle of New Orleans. He
married, when % years of age celebrated beauty
and heress, of Nashville, only Is years old When
he formed the design to invade Texas, Mrs. Long en-
tered fully into his plans, and placed at his disposal
her immense wealth. With this he armed and equip
ed 300 men, entered the country, and was everywhere
successful.
Near the Gulf coast he formed fortifcation where
he established his head quarters He was elected
President of the Republic-a full Cabinet APP
pointed, and regular government organized. Al
that time lturhde was overrunnng Mexico with the
design of nakng himself supreme ruler of that State.
Being jeaons of the and power of Gen. Long,
he proposed 10 him, through agent, that they
should unite their forces which would enbIe them TO
streng then and confirm their auhority-the one over
Mexico the other Texas Gen. Long unwisey
needed the traitorous proposition Before leaving the fort
he asst aned TO his wife seventy-fv men, with d.
rections to hold the place until his return He soon
|
the head. quarters of Gen Iturbide, who soon as
he got possession of his rival, caused him to be as
sassinatel. Time passed on-Mrs Long heard nothing
OF the SAD fate of her husband The seventy five
men under her charge became dssatisfed-provis1
| ions were we'll nigh exhausted, and they becamd
clamorous to the 'States." She told then,
that Gen. Long had directed her 10 remain until hi1
return, and that she should do so"dead or alive"
Every man deserted her to retrace their steps I'd
their houses leaving her with infant and nurse|
young negro gr of twelve or fourteen years OF ageI
the sole occupants of the ratification She kept thd
flag of stars and stripes floating from the walls hrel
the morning and evening gun and beat the daily rel
veille The Mexcans and indians thought the place
was still garrisoned, and kebt at respectful dis
tance Time sped. A year elapsed, and still no Il
dings of her gallant husband reached her lionel
abode During all this space she subsistcd by gath
ering oysters from the beach and shooting bird
which flew abought the fort. In 1921 Gen. Aust
invaded Texas and seeing flag floating from
fortfeation near the Gulf, supposed the noted La
ftte mad established himself there
He sent in flag of truce, and what was his sui
prise find this place, in the midst OF inm!cai Mex
cans and savage Indians, manned by solitary W.
man!
/ A GEm-Who wrote the following beautiful ePN
hA