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A Funny INCIDENT OF THE CAM
PA1GN.-Among the most interesting
incidents of the campaign is the wa
ger between Colonel Burbank, of this
city, and Major Poore, of Newbury.
The wager was that if Mr.. FILLMORE,
did not carry this State, Major Poore,
was to wheel barrel of apples from
Newbury to Boston, sixteen and half
miles, over the turnpike, and such a
turnpike The Major, has started,
and at last accounts was doing very
well, having accomplished seven and a
half miles. 1t is expected that be will
reach the Chelsea bridge this after
noon, and we are certain he will re-
ceive cordial welcome when he ar
riyes.
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A PROSPEROUS SoC1ETY.-

A PROSPEROUS SocrETY.-The-
Southern Aid Society held its ami
versary in New York, on the 18th
inst, This Society was established
three years ago, for the diffusion
of gospel truth in the Southern and
Southwestern States" and has accom-
plished its object, in part, by assisting
in the maintenance of feeble Churches.
The success which has attended its
efforts is partially indicated by the
amount of receipts during the three
years Of its existence, viz: first year
$4,000; second, $4,000, and during
the year just expired, moro than 49,
900.
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STEAMBOAT BUILDING AT LOUIS
vILLE.-For the six months ending o.
ober 31st, there were constructed at
Louisville, seventeen, boats, which
cost s444, 600, and during the previ-
GUS six months nineteen boats, at a
cost Of $557,O00. Total boats, for the
year, 36-total cost, $1.021, 900. The
total number of boats inspected within
the last year was sixty.fye. with an
aggregate tonnage Of "a, 1851 tons.
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The man who wins fifty dollars with
out working for it thinks less afterwards
of every fifty dollars he even earns,
and spends it SO much more freely,
that he very soon finds himself Pc
cuniary loser by his winning. So says
the Philadelphia Ledger, and this is
the best, if not the whole argument
against betting.
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BATON ROUGE BAZARI
New Firm, New Goods. Low Prices.

T A. TR0UsDALE 4 Co., having purchased the
~ well known Dry Goods and Variety Depot
ut the corner Of Main and Laurel streets are now
in receipt Of a new and extensive stock of Fall
and Winter Goods, to which they invite the at
tention of the citizens Of Baton Rouge.
The Stock of Dry Goods In General,
Is one Of the largest and best assortment ever eff
fered in this city, including almost every article
which may be called for.
The assortment Of ladies Dress Goods is com.
plete, and it has been selected with with the grea
est care, and stock Of FURNISHING
GOODS CLOTHING, rs CAPS, BOOTS
and SHOES defes competition. New Orleans
prices Is the motto in all departments.
J. A. TR0OSDALE L Co.
nov29-y. Corner Main and Laurel sts.
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REMOVAL.
YOUNG AMERICA CIGAR STORE.

HAVING removed our Cigar Store to Church
III street, opposite Messrs. Montan 4 Huguets
Hardware Store, we hope that our Old Gus toners
will continue to favor US W It'll the same patron
age as they have so literally done heretofore, at
the Old Stand on Lafayette street, and we invite
our friends and the public generally, to give US
trial and judge for themselves, any better Cigars
can be bought In the market.
nov.27. DROZ 4 GRANDpRE
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louisville Journal.

SINGULAR Acc1DINT.-The Coun-
tess Charles Fitziames, has just met
with painful death near Paris
Whilst walking in her park, she unfor-
tunately trod upon lucifer match ; in
an instant her dress was in flames, and,
after lingering several days, death put
an end to her sufferings.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT In Sr. MAr1N

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN Sr. MATHIS
vILLE.-The Franklin (parish Of ST.
Nary Register, of Saturday last
says:
We learn from letter now before
US, dated St. Martinsville, the 18th
inst, that the town of St. Martinsville
has been thrown in great commotion
by the intelligence that servile insur-
rection had been detected, the object,
ofwhich was murder and rapine. The
day on which this nefarous poiect was
to be put in execution was fixed for
Christmas. The ringleaders, favorite
family servants, have been arrested,
viz: mulatto boy belonged to E.
Broussard, another to j. A. Bonnaton,
and third to Adelaide Deblanc, Esq,
besides many others in other sections
Of the parish. Strenuous efforts are
being made to sift the whole plot, and
to bring the offenders to justice.
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Ggf 9ailg! Gomet.
BATON ROUGE,:::::::NOV. %, 1855.
PARAsITEs.-"Every animal has its


Parasites Every animal has its
parasite, which instead Of roaming in
quest Of food snugly ensconces itself
10 the tissues of its victim, and there
feeds in comfortable abundance, in
otiose prosperity, earning it's daily
bread without sweat of brow, or pains
ef invention" So says writer in the
last Westminster Review, who writes
on the subject Of Alchemy and Alcbe-
mists. This is literally true in refer
ence to all living things. The parasite
is to be met with, in every living
thing; from the huge leviathan down
to the mote Of the sunbeam, which re-
quires the aid of the microscope to dis
cover. There is a being within be-
iug-an organized insect or globule,
within globule, Independent of and
seeking to destroy what it feeds upon,
AS regards matter, 50 with mind. We
prey upon one other for thought itself,
and although we may labor a span of
three score years, and daily give the
world type impressions of what occurs
to us within the unfatbomed chambers
of our own minds; still on close anal
ysis, it will be found that we only give
back what we have received from 9th.
ers so that the mind may very we'll
be compared to mirror rejecting on
" borrowed light. Hence the man
who lays claim to independent origi
nality Of thought and expression, is
not only Parasite but an Egotist.-
The multiplication Of books and the
increase Of periodicals and newspapers
consequently do not increase the stock
Of human knowledge, and unless they
have foundation in the wisdom and
experience Of the past, they should be
criticised out Of existence whilst yet
wet from the press. There are near
ways aud short cuts to truth and knowl-
edge, but in pursuing the journey, the
understanding should be convinced
at every step and not take for granted
what does not have the full endorse
ment of reason.
In reference to books; the follow
ing extract from the author referred
to; contains much truth, showing the
groundwork upon which the literary
Parasite builds his reputation
"Some laborious German, patient,
stolid, loving labour for its own sake
and never happier than when surround
ed by the debris of erudition, after
years Of Forschungen researches which
have been lighted and lightened by
many pipes, and saddened by much
dyspepsia, produces a huge book,
crammed with materials, good, bad
very bad, and indifferent. If the book
have any vitality, we shall soon find
that some nimble Frenchman, or some
practical Englishman, has
fastened himself upon it, sucking its
juices, thriving on its abundant food,
and growing there with no more oner-
GUS labor than is devoted to the pro-
cess Of digestion. If parasite pros
pers, it will not be long before some
nimble and minuter Frenchman, or
some Englishman with still greater
love of shortcuts to results, will be
found living on this second hand food,
much to his own satisfaction.
THOMAS CARLYLE.--Punch says,
this DISTINGUISHED Enr1;sb Eaoavist ia
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The Cincinnati Gazette, gives the
following statistics of whiskey 1.-The
quantity sold in this market annually
is about 100000 barrels, or nine mill
ion gallons. This is probably not
more than one-half the aggregate pro-
duction Of Ohio and Indiana, alone
Presuming that the production is eigE
teen million gallons, and we find the
consumption of corn to be four and a
half million bushels, to produce which
requires million and quarter acres
of good land. 1t is probable the pro-
duction Of whisky, in the Ohio Valley
is fifty million gollons per annum, in
volving consumption of twelve and a
half million bushels Of corn, the aver
age value of which is five million dol
lars"
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THOMAS CARLYLE.--Punch says,
this distinguished English Essayist, is
at present working on bis farm as any
other honest mamie will not look
upon pens, ink or paper, for season
takes great delight in feeding pigs
driving up cows, and holding calves
by the ears. The same author also
says. he talks nationally and there is
hope for him"
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Boston Times It'll instant. I

A "BosoM FRIEND" The editor
of the Boston Liberator calls upon
the ladies of the North to make use Of
nothing that is produced by slave
labor. He needn't expect not to use
cotton. They will not eapel so old a
friend from their boSoms.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-29

IVA Young man, thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the Telegraphing business, wants employ
ment--is competent to take charge Of an Office
Address "E. M" at the Comet office. nov2S.H
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TOMB STONES.

MAUs0LEUMS, Monuments Tombs, Head and
M Foot Stones, &c. q. b y. Enochs have
now landing at Baton Rouge and Bayou bara, =
call the attention Of those wishing TO purchase
All orders left with Piper Co., Baton Rouge,
will meet with prompt sttsntion. novis.2v.
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DOMESTIC GoODs.-BLEAcHED and un.
~ bleached Musins, of all widths, Osnaburgs,
Denims, Coaks, striped Shifting, Ticking, Drilling,
(bleached and unbleached) &C, now for sale cheap
at the Baton Rouge Bazaar, corr er Of Main and
Laurel SITS. tnoy2Sl J. A. TROUSDALE d Co.
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cheap Publications (!
E JUST RECEIVED -
THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE;
/ How to get Rich

The Maid Of the Gulf;
Ned Scarlet;
Bella Barnwoll; Ellen de- We're !,
Black Bess; The Renegade Gipsy;
Dick Turpin; Glands last Bullet |;
Matrisides Daughter Ninon de LEnslos;
Jack Ram, Victims Revenge;
Fanny Campbell; Midsbipman Easy;
Ellen Whareham; Mary Moreton:
Star of the Fallen;
Life and and Adventures Of Henry Thomas:
By nov25l GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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q REAT BARGAINS.-Now going off in Dry
" Goods, Clothing, Hosiery. Gloves, Hats and
Rouge Bazaar, corner Of Main and Laurel streets.
nov29.y. "A. TsoUsD, LIZ q Co.
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Spffial Motiffs /.
Masonic Notice.

1NHE brethren Of 81. James Masonic Lodge Ne.
l. H, are notified, that there will be aM n
called meeting Of the Lodge, at their new
Hall, corner OF Main and Church streets, ~
this Saturday evening, at early candle-/ =
light. [noy29J ]. d. STUART, Secretary.
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RLACk GOODS. -Bombaz zines Alpacas,
ID Bareges, Merinos, Mouslin de LANES, Mourn,
ing, and half mourning prints, lustrne &C. Just
received at the New Baton Rouge Bazaar, corner
Of Maine and Laurel streets.
nov29.y' J. A. TROUSDALE d Co.
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WOOLEN GOODs.-Alar large stock Of Cassi-
w mers. both Black and Fancy, Satinets, Lind
seys, Kentucky Jeans, Attakapas, Black, and
Colored Broad Cloths, &c, &C. for sale al the Ba-
ton Rouge Bazaar, corner ofMan and Laurel SITS.
by nov.23 ia. TROUsDALE a %.
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A HOUSE and LOT, well suited for small 49,
a family, within three square Of the State M:iH
House--can be purchased on liberal terms, N H4tsN
BY applying to [oct2s] LIE. POWERS 4 Co.
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#. Standardization smith.

#. RIamChard-.--Gun smith.
HAS REMOVED to the house lately
Ill occupied by F. Kretz, on Third street,
near the Millinary Store Of Mrs. Hueston,
where he is prepared to do any work in
his line in a superior manner
Co Clocks repaired ard cleaned at short
notice, in the very best manner.
nov20-y, F. BLANCHARD.
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HOSIERY Avn CInvES

1NsN, SILK, and Cotton Hosiery Jouvin's Kid
- Gloves; Buckskin do; and Cotton do. Just
received at the Baton Rouge Bazaar, by
nov29-y. J. A. TROUsDALE & Co.
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ON CONSIGNMENT,

lust RECEIVED a chosice Lot Of Clear and
j Rib Sides which we will sell low TO close.
novel BARBEE d. BENJAMIN.
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Iron and steel,

y oUND, Bar, and Hoop Iron;
In BlisteIed and Cast Steel, at
nov2s. MoNTAN & HueuET's.
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RIachsmifha Tn0ln

Blacksmiths Tools.
bellows, 30, 80, 81, SO, 3s, 40 inches;
ID Buttrises, Pincers, longs, &C., at
nov28. MoNTAr & HuaUET's,
Church street, opposite Harvey House.
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COAL CRATES.
THREE sizes Of the Semi front self sup
l. PORTING Coal Crates for sale low at
moves. MONTAN & HUGUET'S.
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70 DIR. Movers, well known to the
literary wild from bis labors on the
history and language ofthe Phenicians
died on the Doth of September, in
Breslau, in the university of which
town he was the Professor of Catholic
Theology.
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out Of two factions ID that state each striving &c
gain possession o. the local administration Tney had
agreed sort OF compromise stpulaung that the lead
both sides would not aspire 70 once untl the new
constitution was framed and went into effect. In the
MEANT ne the mt to select good men, who
were mixed up in either party But the officers whom
the named not acceptable TO one OF the
factions because is said they belong to one OF the
cliaues Hence there has been row, which only the
timely arrival OF Parrodi's brigade was enabled 10
quell | mention this item, as the opposition here
trying 10 magnify the disturbance into Q
revolution. II Ii, however only local squabbc like
ward election ano has no bearing on general politics.
Governor Cara OF Tampco or Tamaulpas, has settled
all his difficulties with the President, VINO in turn has
agreed to settle all his bills Tor powder and nrearms
which Cara bought in New York This viii be good
news to some merchants in your city
In fact the government at this time, Is quite rch for
once since the existence Of the republic Funds flow
sales Of church lands have far afforded good supply
although the as not been quite as productive
as was anticipated. But nevertheless funds are abun
dant and the government IS srongfor this best OF all
been some m ,gufcent spsculations in these same
church lands, especially in the villas IN this valley
You know that in all these pleasant little
cities there large gardens and orchards Of great cx
small consideration. Well the renters have become the
purchasers the principal CT the which their rents
would amount to at six pr cent The purchasers have
hen cut up these vacant into building lots aud
sold them at almost fabulous prices Know one gentle
who bought ten in San Angel and after Ovid
ing them into convenient. patches, made fifty thousand
dollars by the operation In this city, the very centre
of the principal street. come young ladies' have become
They ike good girls consulted their curate whether they
should purchase $40, 0co and he Ike good padre,
duly listing the monks advised thu m 70 buy-and now
the property is estimated at SIS coo. And this is not
fictitious valuation, it would any day, with some i'm
provements easily rent for the interest OF that sum.
could cite GU innUuerable cases OF the same Sort
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now nearly renstated and eoon expect dennive udg
In pubhshpg the ideas Of this writer many things sug
rest themselves to us Of great importance to the enter
ei,v wb which The pure sulphur car be ob,aned from
Popoca epet and the practcabity of establishing manu-
factories for sulphurc acid on the mountain but ques-
or arises TO the expense OF transportation for the
acid pure sulphur from the mines and manufactures
TO a market. BY the present means Of ance to
Vera opg we vsIy serious dou9s y Se
over those of Vesuvus Notwithstanding the vast super
GRITTY Of their mne. The question then arises by whist
me ans is This wealth to be made profitable to the mine
manufacturer and shipper We answer unhesitatingy
by raj road conveyance.
Setting down the consumption Of suphuric acid or III
Of yiio in the United States $l8 $22 o
annually and perhaps would not be Ut Of the way 10
estimate the imports Of sulphur into Great Britain at near
ly the amount, would find Q market in these two
countries alone for $50, COG, 900 annually. Tie
price of sulphur is now about $50 ton in the English
ard American markets for the article brought from Veu
vus ard the sulphur beds OF Italy The article IRON
Fol ocaepetl would, of course command . higher pnce
for its upcrority but calculating the price of veu-
car capitalists to expert with tanty OF finding
bet fol- $50 COO 600 Of which remains unavabe
and vauecss in this land.
From the facility with which the ore can re obtained
have doubt but Il conld be supplied in abundance
railroad depot in this city for one quarter the price
the pure sulphur. Hence there would remain to the
chant the raroad company tho shipper, the balance OF
eco annually nom TINS n s 'r a. o Sa' q
annmy, npd leave large balance for the profits OF the
trader and shipper
Popccatepsn may truly be made the source of grea'
wealth 10 Mexico Its gigantic proportions which have
beer the mir atitn of romantic travellers may be
to excite the cupdy OF the money lend the scen
tinc mechanic, and Of business and enterprise IL
yellow smoke and snowy crown will yet be hailed
by tbou Of industrious laborrg men, and It's ste
rife sides swarm with busy population who will take
the nine which for centuries has been regarded
with suIerstitp by the aborieinas, competence and
wealth TO reward and sustain industry Its stock will be
sought after in the great exchanges OF the world. RG
read companies and shipping lines will lind in it sure
and wealthy customer
As having direct bearing the prospects of the lhe
OF railroad already commenced from this city to the Gal
OF Mexico, publish these facs--which, II anything
Illus tration Of what Of the Gle
ments Of dormant wealth in the Valley OF Mex CO nay
iuInsn to the enterprise
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Tn. porma., Wealth OF Mexico.

Mexican
Our attention La been attracted by ar article which
appeared In the Sigo time sEcc, signed Dy scnor
Casplr Sanchez Ochoa and headed Riches q Popocate-
lcfl" The writer, IN commencing, says.-Ihe volcano
Il popocatepet or Il 4 called the lntan tong1c,
smoky Mountain. l. the greatest source q wetth n
,pa. az Nr Alnsder Tie prolific veins Or the Sierra
Madre, and The pacers q talaofna All snS into u.
sgria,ancc. Toe best mines O GOD and silver are
siways attended with uncertainties. and frequent
" with great hazards q fortune for when 2
cad or here metals y once Interrupted iargo
amounts of money have often 70 be expended 70 find II
again Bat the volcano Of PopocaepeA i no uncertain
or chance enterprise. II possesses real and certa .
treasure ana that treasure the nexhauubie amount
q pure sulphur which l. spfingng up every day 10 10
finite abundance q ON ~ bowels .
The date Of the eruption q Popoca'epetl : tar bes
In autiqpny-estmatcd 10 be moro than four tlousand
Years snce-and Ia all that time - respir ftion b1ve
continued uninterrupted and fountains 81 from an inch
foot in diameter Of pure sulphur have polrci oFh
i0m The Interior Of the volcano. II would seem that
this tie erupIous should have thrown oct ths entire
contents OF the mouutan but il std continues t. pour
forth a. uninterrupted abundance, every day Ing % W
precious contents near the mouth Of tie crater Toe ~
lance rom the snowy summit 70 he superficial level q
the hardened sulphur bed, through which The vents are
In constant labor only perpcriisulr Of sixty
four feet From observations aud reasonable estimat.
the sulphur thrown IN ard hardened Ia tie crater may
be sci down at millions o. millions Of arobas q the pure
material
TIE writer, who clyn etfnter says the cons,ruc-
ton Of manufactures Tor sulphurs acid possible %
the eastern slope o, The mountain al which p1lt they
could with facility DC supplied With abundlnce % The
mater rial for manufacture, AMI from wbicn 4 constant
stream OF acid could be poured into tie industrial cities Of
the world bringing back is great value 70 Tie persons
engaged In the business.
~ saws the tinted states consume annually In it, man
ufacto ics suphurc acid 70 the of the enornods
sum OF from sia COO 600 10 $40 200 COO and couends
tLat Mexico BIZ slight exhibit OF enterprise might easily
surplv this markct, there is no comparison to DC
MADE between the expense Of procuring aud the
qualities Of the articles to be found in YesGyius
sud popoca,epetl The en1yesdros Of Nesuvus who
sprpv IN greater portion OF the sulphur for the American
mnfst would be unable 10 compete With those q fOpoca
tepetI ~ rous reasons. Their sulphur ans amated
with On IN Unity Of substances, which require great *
ptnEe 10 separate aud then, as IN the case q nov and
tha IL lepocatep,t would End little di min alton by the
labor Of a century.
We harm ron this writer that some tinc slnce com
poty ccmufucsd operations P0fJc8'epch, blt owing
/. 4 aw sait the works stopped a1f The many
III eCod to great losses 10 dceLdag their claim Bat are
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Ninto's cARDrS. Rsvels, Mr.. Hcngler, and the
various auxarics w this evening, combine their tale
for the Of what will doubtless, be yer
large audience. Tho programme embraces the con
pantomrnes entitled a soldier for Love- and Asph
del, and tight rope fcats.
PowsHy THr,rRx-Ths popular place of amusemc
w again be thronged 10 night by old and new patron
who will VIC with each other In bestowiug applause on
local tech called Life In New York" AID the extrav
rarza OF uPosahontas. Mr.. Broigham has gsod par
in both pieces, and is finely supported By his excee
company.
MissTEusy.-Mr. Mallory. the favorite bons playe
singer cancer and Joker Of the Campbell Ninstrels TAX
benefit at the Chinese Baildings this evening Me- Bf
ant s'the ~ sence of old Nrginny will contribute
share towards kcc ping the audience 10 good humor.
Miss AxSaysu-An immense audience attended The co
Ger, by this ayore vocalist at Goshen last Monda
Her SINGING gave the mott unbounded satisfaction, 49,
also tbst of her assistants sgnorl G,annoa and Amod
The same parties TO give two concerts 10 mira ne
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John Mcclure, boiler maker by trade, who on SAT-
dav night last was found insensibc from wound VIII
he had received the head lying at the corner Of NJ
roe and Grove streets, died estcrday morning, at
rcsidcncc No. $50 Grand street An inquest was h
urcn the body. when II appeared in evidence that on
night in question: the deceased entered the porter HOT
No $40 Monroe street, and having bad quarrel so
time prcyiuus ih one Peter McGinnoss la5orcr,
remarked that he intended 10 kick him. McGinn
was az this moment playing cards In ro
adioining and hearing the remark, followed Mcclure
the street and there, without a word OF warning kno
ed him down with bis fist. Mcclure was taken up ms
sbe and remained In that state up TO the time Of bis dea
rost norton examination showed that the skill OF
cta cd had been fractured froa TO car, as suppo
by the fall and the jury rendered a verdict OF "Dc
from compression Of the brain and fracture OF the sk
received Ivy heirg knocked down by Peter McGinnes
i now in prison. Deceased was q native Of ireland, ~
&c years