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The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
Great ssWiOt.s,

We met a friend the other day who is trou- bled with slight impediment in his speech, and finds it especially difficult to pronounce any word beginning with the letter "r.'
 Well" said he, grasping our hand, "they have had another wiot on the Brantford woad." A what?" asked we. "Why, wiot." And pray what is wiot?'' "Why, don't you know what wot is? It's wiot wumpus" q don't understood you now" "Why," exclaim- ed he, "I mean wiot-a wumpus-a vow" 70, you mean they had riot, arumpus, row, on the Brantford road. Yes, ycs-we heard of that Goodbye"
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Sale of Lands and Town Lots.

RY Virtue of deed of assignment, made to us, in ID trust for rhe benefit of the creditors of JOHN A. the highest bidder at the court house door in the city of Little Lock, the 18th day of October 1855 the following describel real estate to wit Lots No 8, 5 and s, in block No P, with the improvements; and Lots No. 4, and in block No. A. in the city of Little Rock, west of the Quapaw line.
 And the E11a of SEA of section s, in township l north, range l2 west; 50 acres. The SWA of the SWA of section; 40 acres The SEA of sec ton 22. township s forth, range west; l6o acres.- The NW14 of section 25, township north, range 10 west; l6O acres-all in Pulaski county.
 Terms of sale, one-third cash, and the residue on credit of four months, with security, retaining lien for purchase money.
 L. L. HANDEL,
 c. s. INGRAM, 1'@s'ses' Little Rock, Sep. 18th, 1855,
 sy Gazette and Democrat copy until day of sale.
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Died-At his residence in Saline county, Arkansas, on the 11th September, 1885, Mr. ABNER HARRISON, after short and painful illness of three days
 He was native of the State of Tennessee, Cock county, where he resided until the sum- mer of 1841, when he removed to Arkansas and settled on the place where he resided at his death.
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lie leaves behind widow and large family ot sons and daughters to mourn his loss, but they do not mourn without hope. He had been worthy and exemplary member of the old Baptist church for thirty years, and was prepared at any moment to outfit the storms of death; his few faults are buried with him. but long will it be ere his many virtues will be for gotten by his numerous friends and neighbors.
 H. Tennessee, Kentucky and Texas papers will please copy.
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Administrators Notice.

TAKE notice, that on the l2th day of September, | lS55 letters ot administration the estate of John J. Rankin deceased, late of the county of Pu- lask, were granted to the undersigned by the clerk of the probate court of said county Therefore, all having demands against said estate will pre- sent them, properly authenticated, within year from the date of said letters; and if not presented within two years from said date they will be forever barred and all persons indebted to said estate are notified to come forward and make payment.
 JOHN GREATHOUSE, Administrator
 Sep lS-2w of John J. Rankin, deceased,
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ACQUISITION OF CUBA.--The Paris corres- pondent of the N. '. Times asserts that MT. Dodge, the American Minister to Madrid, has seen making some propositions, or perhaps been some indications to indiscreet persons, upon the convenience of Spain's ceding Cuba to us peace ably for a large sum; and its appears that the susceptibility of the Spaniards has again taken the alarm, and the press is full of new protests repelling every proposition"
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JAMES TUNNAH,
Marble Dealer, Little Rock. Ark.

NaTbIC DeaIeF, LittIc ROCK, Ark.
 HAS just received and will constantly REA II keep on hand a full assortment of @AERA Italian and American Marble. and will pN4fElilhl furnish Monuments, Grave Stones and ELxtn IVY Tomb Slabs of every description on the siETN most reasonable terms and in good style. ssAgadSS He will also make bureau tops, table tops, sE-S@ and do every kind of work in his line- @@ His yard is on Markham street.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-18

| OiiO HldI NCiOuS Ol LuG kIlOW uOlfl" lngs. Judge ADAMS, of Mississippi has relied upon Lg.tayette as choice authority against the l Roman Catholics:
 From the Ohio Statesman. Lafayette and the Roman Catho.ics-Let- ter from Jared Sparks. | One of the quotations forged by the unscru- pulous order is the saying attributed to Latav cite, that {" if the liberty of the United States is ever destroyed, it would be by Romish priests" The following letter from Jared Sparks as to the sentiment ascribed to Lafayette is pointed and satisfactory:
 Cansb'idge, July 27, 1855. DEAR SIn: On my return home, after long absence, 1 find your letter of June 3Oth, from Niagara Falls.
 As to the first of your questions, I believe no historical fact can be better established than that Washington was not in Boston between the years l776 and 1789, and that he was never there with Lafayette.
 That Lafayette said, Eff the liberty of the United States is ever destroyed it will be by Romish priests" is so improbable that I could not believe it, except on the affirmation of some person that he heard him say so and even then l should suspect apprehension. Any refecling III III may conjecture many causes much more likely, to say the least, to destroy our liberty than the Romish priesthood
 | often saw Lafayette in Paris in the year 1929. On one occasion l attended, by invita- tion, the wedding of a granddaughter in one of the principal churches of the city, The cere- mony was performed by Catholic priest, and Lafayette appeared to attend to it throughout with as much solemnity as any person present. At La Grange, where l passed two or three weeks with him, he converseG about the schools in that neighborhood, in which he seemed to take stlong personal interest. I remember hearing him say that he thought the schools too exclusively under the direction of ecclesi- astics, and that the laymen ought to take more active part in them but Inever heard him speal, dsrespt cttully of the Catholic church or clergy
 am, dear sir, very respectfully, yours | JARED SPARKS | It Row RiShOp SD DJNn
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What our Neishbors say Of Dr. lN'Lme's
 Celebrated Liver Pills.

NEW YORK, August 9, 1852. .s5- We, the under, ignod, having made trial of Dr. M7Lane7s Celebrated Liver Pills, must acknowledge that they the best medicine for SICK HEADACHE, DYSPEPSIA, and liver complaint, that we have ever used. We take pleasure in recommending them to tho public; and are confident that if those who troubled with any of the above complaints will give them fair trial, they will not hesitate to acknowledge their beneficial effects.
 MRS. HILL, East Troy.
 MRS. STEVENS, West Troy. r. s. The above valuable remedy, also Dr. M'- Lanes Celebrated Nermtuge, be had at all respectable Dug Stores iu the United States.
 .aS Purchascl will please be careful to ask for ana take btt Dr. NJ Lane's Vermifuge. All others, in comparison. worthless.
 For sale wholesale retail in Little Rock, by
 Dr. J: J. McALMONT N co. .8y Greatest Discovery of the Age.-Wein- vite special attention the advertisement headed as above on our third page. As the names attached to the certificates persons who are known to thou sands it is needless to say than is said by them in favor of Prof 0. J. WooD's CELEBRATED HAIR RESTORATIVE. Read for yourselves.
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NOTICE
A ILL per

A IL persons are hereby cautioned from purchas- LA- ing or trading for certain promisory note ex ecuted by me to Mr. Thomas V. Johnson on or about the 18th February lo55, for S9UO as the con- sideration for which said note given has utterly failed, and will resist the collection thereof by all legal means in my power. JAMES CAVlNESS.
 Sep lS-3t Scott countv Ark Sep 4
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25l Prizes amounting to..................S3 $50 ,O0o Only ten thousand numbers. Tickets S5-Halves S2 50-Quarters Sl 9.
 SAM'L SWAN, Agent and Manager
 Atlanta, Ga. Hon. WM. F. Burr and A. B. FoRsYTIrE, esq, Sworn Commissioners to superntend the drawing. ,Tuly 24 1S55
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EYE AND EAR.
NJ. C. Cook. N. D.. St. Louis, Mo


 DR. COOK respectfully renews the tender of his D professional services to the public in this and the adjoining States A successful practice of eighteen years devoted to the treatment of all disea ses of the and EAR. justify him in the belief that all who may be in any way afflicted in those import ant organs, will find from his treatment speedy and permanent relief.
 Dr. Cook has just returned from the East, where he has been carefully studying the diseases of the Eye and Ear in the principal eye infrmarieS in the United States and he feels warranted in offering his professional services with degree of confidence to those who may be afflicted. Those whom he has treated arc the best witnesses of his skill and there are thousands in St. Louis and the Western States who bear testimony to his skillful treatment.- He respectfully refers 10 Hon. II. s. Geyer K. Mac kenze esq. Messrs. Charless Blow S Co.,, St. Louis; Hon. John Moore, State Treasurer of Illinois; James Charless, President Missouri Bank; H. Cole, Warsaw Ills; Capt. R. c. Henry. Warsaw, Mo. .5fy~ Office northwest corner of Pine and Second streets, Cup stairs, entrance on Pine street. Sept. lS-ly
 Meeting of the Directors of the Little Rock Lumber and Manufacturing Com ny.
 rTNHE Directors and Stockholders of this company l are hereby notified to meet at the store of Rap ley, Hanger x Co.,, Little Rock on Thursday next, September 20th, 1855. Business of importance will be transacted, and full attendance is desired. JARED c. MARTIN Prest. | Sep Is 1w l.. R. l.. tS NJ. Go.
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l.. CLOYD, SURGOEN DENTIST.

@ RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens frScIsaS IC of Little Rock and vicinity, that he 1l1r has located in this city, for the purpose of practicng his profession.
 Dr. C. may be found at the boarding house of c. L. Jetfries, opposite the Methodist church.
 Ladies waited on at their residences if desired.
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TO BANK DEBTORS

rTNHE undersigned have on hand some State Bonds, u for sale, for cash or on credit, on terms and in amounts to suit purchasers having fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this State.
 WATKINS & GALLAGHER. Little Rock, July g. 1855 6m
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
By authority of the State of Alabama. Southern Military Academy
 Lottery

Grand Sckeme for October, Class '. fENO be d'a0a Oct. 4th, lo55 ds the caty ot 4ont- Il go5ne'y ecllen Fri-sS amountiag 0 s=47~ soO,- ODG ~SEs will De distributed according to the follow ing Magnificent Scheme. .4g- And remember every Prize is drawn at each drawing, and paid when due lrjfI,ayt G1J,,lfj.Dr
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Married-In Conway county, Ark, on the llth September, 1855, by the Rev. s. Parish, Mr. JAMES F. CHILDREss to Miss MARTHA JANE BERNARD.
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OF Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
 O Queensware, Cutlery, Hardware, etc., just rece-
 we'd and for sale cheap for cash by Sept f WM. GEORGE 65 BRO.
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ny NIVVIIN7IIVY UT VIIC A'VotVN UT N'VvI t5It Fort Gaines Academy Lottery

rsNO bc Gya'cn l5th ct October, 1855 n tue caty ot
 | 4lFalta 2rhe,t y4't-es dH9tuniHy to s-9y3 S3O,- 0o0 . will he distributed according to the follow ing Magnificent Sclemc .s5- And remember every Prize iS drawn at each drawing, and paid when due WITHOUT DEDUCTION.
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Retention and Radical Cure of aN forms
 of Hermit.

MIR. GLlDDON'S long experience and the fact M that he Is backed by the most intelligent phys- clans of the southwest, warrant him in asserting that those who affected with this distressing and dangerous misfortune would do well to consult him.
 His trusses made invariably to order thus insur- ing perfect fit; and each individual case requires
 different degree of pressure the patient experiences what he never did betore) comfort and security which render him again of use to himself and cheer him with the prospect of final and radical cure
 The adoption of Gutta Percha has proved of incal- culabe value, inasnuch the truss springs are thus rendered perfectly safe from the corrosive effects of the human perspiration, more especially that of the negro race.
 For references, Mir. Gliddon has kindly been per mitted to use the names of DrS. Richards and Tavor Professors of Memphis Medical College; Drs Peyton. Pittman, Taylor, Hooks, Wilson and Jones, in Mem phis He is likewise permitted to refer to the Pro- iessors of the Nashville Medical College, in whose presence and that of their class, he fitted very diff hcult case of rupture i'll the month of February lS55
 sa5 Other articles of surgical nature (too nuner- ons to mention) manufactured and for sale at the above establishment.
 Sep Is '55-3m
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S We are all bound to see %N
 w. A. GLIDDON
At his Gutta Percha Truss EstabI;sbman.
 And Surgeons, Denot

HA' HIS "ustd fefcha Truss Establishment
 And Surgeons Depot, 40. hagan's Buildings, Aaanas Street, Opposite
 United Sates Hotel Memphis. =
 Take up Your Bed and Walk. M k. GLlDDON has for sale the justly Celebrat- RaNSSn SI SS9fSico7 7mechanica appliances of Dr. E. F. DANNlNG, of New York; comprising list, the
 "Body Brace,' Curing by it's lifting action weakness of the voice lungs, stomach and womb; 2d, the NN' "Spring-Spino-Should Brace.,, For beautitying the form in both sexes; Sd
 "spinal Drops,o 4th, the 0' ''o SPii'e'
 "Peivic Girdle,. Useful in pregnancy, well s.for essenine the size oi eorpulent persons; 5th, the ''Pile Spring." For the relief of Prolapsus Ami and Hemorrboids. The nature of these appliances requires that they should be fitted and adjusted by persons of experi ence.
 Retention and RadicaZ Cure of aU forms
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0Tr The following will put an end to one o the marvellous statements of the know noth ings. Judge ADAMS, of Mississippi, has relied upon Lgfayette as choice authority against the Roman Catholics:
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70 a very large assortment of

, -I ' '. Q 2 ' v Consisting of dress trock peItot and business coats of every quality and price, pants vests and shirts of all qualities aud prices. Likewise Il small aSsort = ment of boys clothing
 An examination of the above articles is solicited. Sep. Is D. E. HANDEL.
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DISSOLUTION.
NOTICE.

THE business heretofore conducted under the style
 Il of T. A. Kendig 6 Co.,, at this place, is this day dissolved. T. A. KENDIG.
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t0S Prizes in all amounting $50, ,o0t Only ten thousand numbers. Tickets S8-Ifalves S4-Quarters S2.
 SAMUEL SWAN. Agent and Manager. Sept IS, '55 Montgomery Ala.
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NTR. E. RANDOLPH, having taken an interest with MI T. A. KENDIG in the wharf boat business at this point it will in future be conducted under the and in the style of Randolph & Kendg
 ELlHU RANDOLPH,
 THEODORE A. KENDIG. Napoleon, Ark, Sept. Is, '55-tf
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Better Late than Never,

FENIIE subscriber has just received from New York
 l large and well selected assortment of seasona- ble Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc., among which may be found an eXten- Siye assortment of mnSin de lanes, cashmere de aines, cashmeres, Coburg and Llama cloths, apacas, mohar, English and French merinoes, and dress trimmings to suit the above of every width and color.
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LITTLE ROCK FEMALEss SEMINARY.

LITTLE ROCK FEMALEs SEMINARY. TNlE SECOND ANNUAL SESSION of this institution
 II IS now in successful operation. under the following Board of Instructions: MR. E. R. BARCUs, Principal and Professor of Mu- sic; Mrs NJ. F. BARcUs Teacher of the Literary De-
 partment, assisted by Miss A. r. SMITH, and two of the young ladies of the seminary.
 The Course of Instruction Is THoRouGH comprehensive and eminently prt cti- cal. The Seminary Building is capacous commodi- ous and advantageousy situated for study The Boarding Departmenti is under the charge of Mr. and
 Mrs. Barcus and ample provisions are made for the accommodation of boarders.
 Expenses per Term of Twenty-one Weeks.
 Po;l:, 1oafd, Washing, Fuel and Lights .... $50 oo
 ",.ioii Ill the Primary Department SlO to SIP % :. .reparatory Department. IA to l6 % Doy,, Acauemlc Department. ........ 20 % HaHy Lessons on Piano or Guitar, includ;po " ''Nt. inuSc. .................... o5 OO Use of Instrument '''''''''.'.' 1o uo W
 Payments One half in Advance tho boiIanoo OV ot the close of the Term '''o o'il"hec at
 me present term commenced the first Mondav in oeplenoer, and Will terminate the last Friday ; f, uary, 1956. The next term will commen"s tLn n si
 lowing Monday and close the last Friday in I aoi
 There will Dc an Examination on the last Fr;da1 l., each month which the patrons of the Institution and invited to attend. f'
 s=sS No deduction will be made for absence eycent Tn eases of protracted sickness For further particulars, address
 'ep'' 10 oh k. k. BARCUS FRESH FLOUR. ! oo heceived, S2 bags Johnson tG Grimes, extra o suPerhho Ft. Smith Flour and for sale by N0Pi M. TANTI. GUNNY BAGS.
 LIVE Thousand New Gunnies. in storo or1 sor II sale by w " 'yoiI I ", "iII ir TOT Sept lS-3w All
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FRESH FLOUR.

osI Received, S2 bags Johnson dE Grimes, extra
 superiho ft. Smith Flour, and for sale by N0P M. TANTI
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II sale by " " 'ToiI p yv "iI i1r TOT Sept1S-3w D All
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NEW SUPPLIES

Sept, Il, 1855. 2w,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

- = ~ -
r@ The Know Nothing Congress
ional ticket elected in Massachusetts,,
is thus painted by the Boston Couri.
er, wing papeE--a 81.
"Every one of.the candidates had
been known as an anti-slavery man,
and it may be safe 70 say Of the whole
body of the nominees Of the new
party, that they are rancorous, ultra
and unmitigated abolitienists. 1fany
one Of them has within tie last bali
a dozen years been connected, poIit-
ically, with any other party than an
anti-slavery party. we should like to
know it. The Ffeesoil party sent
out to the voters Of Massachusetts
its own candidates for Congress, in
the guise Of sKnow-Nothings,' and
with only the frail covering in which
new converts TO any faith are apt to
clotbe themselves to conceal their
former character from the world.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

A RUSSIANS OPINION OF THE War
IA 'Constantineple letter gives, as
from a Russian prisoner, the follow
ing explanation of the origin Of the
present war: The Turks mastered
the Russian Bis hop and several Rus
sian priests at Jerusalem. God, in
his wrath, sent sisqusdron Of angels
to carry away the tomb Of Christ,
which remains atStbis moment sus.
pended in the heavens, and he com.
missioned the Czsr to aveBge the Pa
gan sacrilege. When the Emperor
Nicholas shall enter Jerusalem a coz
queror, as by Tie aid Of heav-
en- he certainly win Dc, Cbrist's
tomb wilt Be restored to place
The phalanx Of angels viii line the
road along Nhick The conquering
Russian army Will pass; and will pre-
sent arms to them. Then the Gar
will be master Of the whole world,
which win renougce its errors, and
become converted to the Orthodox
Faith. The story is implicitly be-.
ieved by the Russian serfs, -. lst
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22
Northern Newspapers.

We lind the following sensible ar.
ticle 10 the Hliss'ssi;rpi Tines. We
commend i to the persons who are
in the habit Of sending North for
newspapers:
While the Southern press is la
boring TO sustain Southern interests,
and suffered 70 dwindle for want of
warm and generous support; while
the Eeans that would give il life and
activity are sent to a northern slati-
tude to encourage and sustain news
papers devoted to abolitionism, and
in return for their patronage receive
abuses why should We. boast Of
Southern rights and Southern princi-
pies, when our people are. placing the
means in the hands Of our enemies
for our destruction? .The press is
mightier than the sword, 'and a well
conducted neasfhpe press is the
most powerful dp5nlths earth. Thus
by advanced payments s to Northern
periodicals, we swehsthe lists Of sub
scribers TO thousands, while the press
ies at your, door may tdwindle into an
insignificant existence, With perhaps
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22
Letter from Mf. Everett.

-. - 80
HON. Edward Exefrtt SEM the
following letter 10 ) MANCHESTER,
N IT,. celebraiion Of FrankIin's
birthday:
Il. sroM Jsn.Ei6, 1858.
G. n!Iemea: II hste received
your fssor Of ihs Iah, politely in
viiinE NE to attend Tue celebration
of Tie a,lniversalj &c the birthday Of
Franklin by prinsefssa yoar city.
It would give me great pleasure to
be with you on this occasion, but il
is not in my power 10 leave home.
The name Of Franklin is one Of
the brightest 10 our history, aud bis
evtntiuI lie is full Of interest and
instruction for men Of all pursuits.
lie was first rate printer, an in
|tiustrl0us and netifodicais man Of
business, an actisef citizen, always
devising measures for the public
good, self-tauSl1 mar, but a friend
Of education, 4 master of the Eng
Ilish langasge, ssgaeious observer
Fef palure, aTbo!d, scieliiGc lheorisi;
as a patriot intrepid though eau
'tious, and faithful in, tie discharge
OF the highest trusts a. hume and
Abroad IA as,;s,...,. !, s. So.
iHe. first conc eiyed Tie idea OF q
Federal Uniop. as early as 1854; he
was one Of The committee for draft
ing The Declaration 81 Independence
in l776, he. was one Of the nsgoti-
ators Of the treaty Of peace with
Great Britain in 1888, and an in-
6uential member Of the Convention
which framed the Constitution in
1851. Boston has the honor Of his
birth; Philadelphia holds bis sshes;
bat the whole Union enjoys the
benefit Of his lessons Of wisdom and
patriotism. His name is co-exten-
sive With the civilized world, and
his memory willliye forever. e4.
Wishing you an agreeable cele--
bration, ] remain, gentlemen, res
pecsfully, your friend and fellpwscit-
izen,
.s!p if1- EDWARD EVERETT.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-02-22

MORGAN FouND.-The Masonic
Mirror publishes rather curious
story 10 the effect that Morgan,
" no, it was alleged, was murdered
by the Free Masons Dor disclosing
their secrets, has been found in
Smyrna. in Turkey--ihat he now
goes by The name Of Mussapba, and
is engaged In teaching the English
language. The authority given for
this report IL one Joseph \. Bloom.
According 10 the Mirror, this man
Bloom saw Morgan at a house at
Smyrna, to whom the latter gave
a detailed account Of his adventures.
1t is stated that Morgan Jeff the
country in the shiptMerviBe, which
sailed from Boston to Smyrna, and
belonged TO the firm of LangdOn &
Co. The captains name oil the
Mervine was Welcb. asf'.