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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-18
INTERESTING ITEMS OF NEWS FROM
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May IL, 1901.
Ex Senator Cooper, Of Frederick, Maryland reports
that he win have regiment ready to be mustered into
service ON Monday next.
Tie First Michigan regiment, Colonel Wilcox, was
viewed by the President this afternoon This regiment
is accompanied by fine band OF music, is oicered by
nine graduates Of West Point and made splendid ap
pesrance it marched down Pennsylvania avenue.
The Fifth Massachusetts regiment s practising the
kind Of drill daily Lieutenant Colonel Green,
VITO at the Crmea during the and s one Of the
best drill officers in the country, and Lieutenant
Dresser detailed from West Point, devoting thcm
selves assduousy TO the work Of making this Of the
best regiments in the service.
The Messrs. willard, OF the hotel, and Simeon Draper
and Surveyor wakeman, Of New York, have made do
nation Of five hundred dollars to Colonel Elsworths
regiment, owledgment Of their services at the
late fire.
It Is known that interviews are being held
daily between traitors in Virginia and in this city.
This afternoon well known resident OF Washington,
who suddenly left the city few days since and sud
denly returned took private carriage and proceeded
the long bridge and met the notorious Banks
of Virginia, hold interview with him and returned
Tie person thus visiting Banks undoubtedly posted him
regard TO the forces in this city and the nten
tions of the government SO far he knew them. He
IS in the daily habit OF visiting the departments here,
and there traitors enough left in them to watch
movements OF the government and post up the spy
ferred he processes I, be loyalst, but s known
be secessonst If he is caught he win have to
suffer for all bis known treason in the past.
Several Of the Of the Pawnee captured unload
ed schooner laying OF Alexandria, it ssad at the instance
Of some parties in Pennsylvania.
1t s evident from appearances that the government in
tends dealing with Missouri in the IL has
with Maryland. AS evidence Of this the government
has concluded TO take charge OF the Hannibal and ST.
Joseph Rairoad and employ 1t for purposes
TX Governor A. II Reeder, Of Pennsylvania, has been
appointed Brigadier General in the regular army.
The Irish brigade GOO strong rendered by Major
Muligan, - day accepted by Secretary Cameron,
fer service during the Its probable destination
Washington.
The departments daily ecsiye bushels Of letters from
applicants for places, military and civil, most Of which
ask for replies 1t proper. therefore, to state that it
Is the inaexble rule that letters relating to such sub
jects though read and filed, not and be
swered
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sToppAGE OF EXPRESS MATTER.

WAsHINGroN, Nay II, I56f
Brigaiier General Mansfield today issued order as
follows
ordered by telegraph the agent OF Adams Express
Company at New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore that
in the future express matter, inclusive Of letters win
be permitted to 60 south o1ths city into Virginia Last
evening Colonel Stone seized by my order the express
matter and stopped all contraband goods, and allowed
the rest TO 60 forward.
Ex-Governor A. II. Reeder, OF Pennsylvania, well
known in connection with the early history of Kansas
to day appointed Breader General by the President
The opening Of the line Of travel from Baltimore north
and northwest has been the signal for rush Of travel
for Washington Yesterday and days trains brough,
hundreds Of passengers.
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PROMOTIONS IN THE GENERAL STAFF AND
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS.

WAsbNCTOS, May ~, lbS1.
general army order has been issued, stating that
there viii be added TO the general sis Of the army four
quartermasers and eight assistants be promoted and
selected according to existing laws and regulations
There win be added TO the Medical Department ten sur
geons and twenty assistants The surgeons will be pro
from the senior assistant surgeons and assist
ants appointed from civil life, after having passed the
usual examination by the Board from the Medical Depart
ent OF the army Due public notice Of the appointment
and time and place OF meeting OF the Board win be given
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NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS.

TRENTON, n. j., May 16, 1861.
Captain Hataelds company, Of E7zabethtown, have
enlisted for three years They arrived here quarter
TO two o'clock p NJ and escorted to their quarters
at the State Arsenal, by Captain Murphy's company
They numbered eighty besides the officers and their
Uniform excited admiration.
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REPORTED PRIZES ORDERS TO BUILD A
NEW SLOOP.OF.wAR.

PBILApnPHrA Nay II, 1851.
The steamer City Of Richmond has arrived from Wash
Dgon via Fortress Monroe she left at Washington the
steamer Boston, to sail yesterday Cor Annapolis she re-
ports last evening, thirty ies south OF capelHenopep
steamer Yankee with three prize steamers Ip tow
b3und North.
Orders for building one Of the seven sloope war
we're received at the Philadelphia Navy Yard The chip
ia to be pushed rapidly forward
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INTERESTING FROM TEXAS.

New oRlRASs, May IL, 1861.
Texan advces say that Colonel Van Dorm had succeed
ed in causing the surrender OF the rem lining federal
troops IN Texas
Texans In large numbers were doubtless the upper
frontier taking necessary steps to defend the state
against incsrsons from rnfounded at Montgom-
cry that the aboionists marching capture the
forts on the upper border
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THE RELEASE OF wINANs.

WAH1ISGTON, WY II, Is61.
The statement that Hoe wnans, Of Baltimore, wac
unconditlonaly released, Is unrounded There . atho.
ry stating that be was only released by order Of the
government on his giving parole or honor tha. he would
do no act, openly coperty b'e 20 he c1rerroent s
the United statcs
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ARREST OF A SUSPECTED SPY.

WAEEsoTos, May II, 1861.
msn by the name OF woed, from Newark, arrest
81 SPY yes erday by order Of General Scott Wood
commenced his operations by tamperng with the MEM
bars Of the Newark regiment through which means he
obtained introduction to General Runyon, and thence
General Scott who became fascinated with his plaus
he story, and employed him secret agent Of the 60
vernment to South Wood received some money from
the secret service fund to pay hs expenses Before eav
log the city he expended a portion Of his funds
in liquor, snd while under the gay and festive
influence Of the he pitched into several members
OF ore Of the Newark companiee for taking up arms
against the South This threw suspicion upon him, and
he Immediately reported to General Rnnyon, who
was astounded, but Immediately ordered him under ar
rsst and that his person and property in his room be
searched. This done last night, but nothing was
found upon him but money The Colonel OF the Newark
regiment ordered that guard be kept over him all night
spposng that the report this morning would release
him but before General Scott read he ordered Wood TO
be delivered over TO the Marshal Of the district and
lodged in jail to await further orders. The supposton
that General Scott is in possession or other evidence
thaa that alluded to, upon which the prisoner held
Wood about forty years Of age, and is said to
be secessionist. He is Of many such not only in
this city, but In other places who are receiving salaries
under the government.
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INTERESTING FROM FLORIDA.
Blockade OF Key Wsst-seizurc or the
Yacht WendeFcr-M0vemcnts or the
Gulf Fleet.
OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENCE.
UpuFD SrAryo, STEAMER CRusADHR

OUR KEY WEST CORRESPONDENCE.
UnnED STATES STEAMER CRrsADsR,
KEY wEn, Nay Q, 1861.
There 10 perhaps quarter Of the civilized world 10
which the attention Of mankind is at present directed
with anxiety than the seeded States Of the Amer
can Onion and stray paragraph from this, the extreme
point Of thoae States though st in the possession Of the
United States, may perhaps not be without interest
The blockade Of this port was proclaimed on Monday,
the 9th inst No vessels ntted to leave for
ary ports within the limits Of the Confederate States,
and this vessel stationed here to enforce the blockade
Her armament consists Of nine twenty four Founders,
and two twelve pounder Dahgfen brass guns thirty
two FOUNDER Iron gum besides large quantity or smal
arms abundance Of ammunition and the usual para
pherrala OF OF For the past month this usually
monoonous place brisk aspect, IN consequences OF
the arrivals and departures Of steam transports from the
North. Forts pokcns Jefferson and Taylor now be-
yond the reach OF the until The government
is disposed to evacuate them peacefully OF valie.
Yesterday the United States steamers wyandot and Wa
ter Witch arrived from Pensacola and report everything
quiet there, and that fed works being rapidly
sructed the Island Of Santa Rosa opposite the Navy
Yard. The Water Witch, after taxing a supply OF coal
and water, will sail 10 morrow for Pensacola The Wyan-
dot will also follow in few days. Wesaii for Havana
this evening The ceebr .ted yacht Wanderer
by the Commodore OF this vessel under suspicious
cupnstances the evening OF the 5,h nst, and
NJ Duncan, with prize crew on board. Tho Wanderer
had been lying in the harbor OF Havana upwards of
yeaf and had let that place the day previous to her
seizure.
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WAsH1sGTcS, Nay IL, 1861.

WAsHSG1cN, Nay II, 1861.
II appears inat the government steadily carrying ou.
s programme Of action TO the rebel States II has
determined to appoint collectors for the different South
ports, and engaged in selecting men Of energy
whose names We at present wi!hh0d-sds2ted to fulfil
me important functions confded 70 them.
The duties VIII be collected on the decks Of eno war;
Whatever may be the opinions Of legal authorities here
elsewhere OF the subject.
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We learn that day or Two rnes tner ne ssror. q. t
blockade reacned Cna lesion number q ar n 1e me-
sion Of the Confederate states less thar ten dsvs W.
have not heard of that bet being taken hr sbculd nav
mission be given thea to carry out ther plans her
partly matured, we are sure they would succeed
We have lear ned that the firm Of John Alexander Co.
Of this city, have lot Of ronQn board British ship
from Glasgow which expected to arrive at Charleston
during the coming week. II the Niagara attempts TO
he block ade against ouch ships, It WI present
question OF international law about which John Bull viii
have something TO say. ~
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CROPS. AT THE s0r1TH

The IOuisv Ne (gy,) Dersocrot says In Alabama the
whsst crop, aeout ready % c struck With tho
ms. and here Z grea. fcaycty aow VIII wore pros
pest sfeag.
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CAPTURE OF A SUBMARINE BOAT.

FbIIAHELPtNA, Nay II, I66I.
Quite an excitement was created In the upper part Of
the city this morning by the seizure Of submarine boat
the invention of De vnlero, Frenshman II was going
down the river and struck Island Four men were
found on board villeroi says he about taking to
the Navy Yard to tee but the officers OF the yard dis
claim any knowledge Of him. The boat constructed
some time since for raising wrecks AMI other submarine
work, but was never put in active 1t 10 segar
shaped and made OF iron thirty feet long Il supplies
Its own air. and will be useful in running under fleet.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

BosToS, Nay IL, 1851
The United States brig cambridge now andsr sailing
orders, and was hauled into the stream to-day
Repairs the steam frigate Mississippi are completed
ard che is expected 70 sail Tuesday Com nodore Mer
vine, Tag officer Of the Gull squadron will sail in her
Aproposou 10 before the Leg aloture for aid in erect
ns monument over the remains Of Whitney and Iadd
the two soldiers killed at Baltimore.
The Governor, accompanied By both branches OF the
legislature, visited the forts to day.
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THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

FRANKFORT, Ky. May ~, 1891.
Tho House yesterday concurred In tho Senate blu le
gaznr the suspension OF specie payments BY the Ken
lucky hanks,
The House also passed resolutions that kentucky
should maintain strict neutrality during the present
contest and approving Of Governor Magoen's refusal,
under existing circumstances to furnish troops 70 the
federal government.
LOUISVILLE, May IL, 1861.
Tho Official vote In eighty nine counties for the Union
delegates TO the Border State Convention d sssel.
Eighteen counties are yet 70 be heard FROM The ssgrc
gate Presidential vote In November was 1Io,2lo.
MOVEMENTS OF NEW YORK TROOPS.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Map IL, lse1
Companies O. and j. fourth artIlcsy from Fort Rsn-
lsn, Captain Getty oommandrg, arrived here to-day
They leave 10 night for Chicago.
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MOVEMENT OF CONNECTICUT TROOPS.

The three regrerts q Connecticut Volunteers leave
on xcndsy fcr Tshhing.sn, fiiy armed and equ pped
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27
Is Dollars Reward.

D AN AWAY, dark grf Boy named q
III HENDERSON, about 81 years of age, An
about ; feet inches in height, hair and 'fN
whiskers a little gray, has been owned in A.
Texas. Had on brown pants and wooden shirt
back much SCARED, and slight over the right
eyebrow, difficult to detect. Belongs to Dennis
Gallagher in the Parish of jefferson, Lake Shore.
y reward of Twenty-Five Dollars will be paid for
out Of il. fcb23lm
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27
Old San JaCintO.

We have been permitted to extract
from letter written by Gen. Houston
to an old friend: Austin (I'eraS) In
telhgencer.
You say it is reported that am for
secession. Ask those who say so to
point to word of mine authorizing
the statement. l have declared myself
in favor of peace, of harmony, of COM
promise, in order to obtain q fair ex-
preston of the will of the people.
Dangerous as may be the precedent
inaugurated by the convention, before
the majesty of the law, which recog-
nizes its power to submit the question
of disunion to the people, [ yield in
the same spirit that actuated Andre W
Jackson in paying the fine arbitrarily
imposed upon him at New Orleans. |
am determined that those who would
overthrow law shall learn no lesson
from me.
| still believe that secession will
bring ruin and civil war. Yet if the
people will it, | can bear it with them.
| would fain not be declared an alien
to my native home in old Virginia, to
the scenes of my early toll and tri-
umphs in noble Tennessee. | would
not of my own choice give up the ban
ncr meath which | have fought; the
constitution which | have rcvercd or
the Union which have loved and cher
ishod Us the glorious and priceless he
ritage bcqucathed mo by my fathers.
SiXty-scvcn years of freedom, the re-
collections of past triumphs and suffer-
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27
CASES FIXED FOR TRIAL:
Wednesday, February 27, 1861.


No. 1892. Alphontne Sigur VS.. Zenon Peret
G Breaux, L. L. Levy.
No. 1866. William Hamilton VS. Robert Morris
Cutler e. Thomas, F e. B Cotton
No. 1916 A. ST. Armand VS. Ed Livaudafs ct ais
EBermudez, Dugue & Dreux, Roselius
No. 1894. Imbeau & Mehle VS. Guaune Betleze,
- Cutler g. Thomas, L w Gaennie
No. 1878. Anna NJ. Smith VIM Smith, Cutler
g. Thomas, Dugue & Dreux.
Thursday, February 2S, 1861.
No. 1910. Maurice Casey ct ais VS. Thomas Haly,
Commandeur, r L. Preston.
No. 1862 VIM Jaynes Morris & Mackey,
Commandeur, r X Cutler.
No. 1913. d. M. Holingsworth VS. Solomon Cohn
Frederick Haynes, Christian Roselius-
No. 1859. William Halsmith VS.. Bernard Castary,
Cutler & Thomas, A L Tissot.
Monday, yIaEkh 4, 1861.
No. 1901. j. Barba vs.. j. Gaudin, +. Percy J.
Buisson.
No 1857. p. j. Theriot r. p. Gaillard
TIC. g. A. Beatty, Belcher.
No. 1884. Police Jury, Left Bank VS.. J. Heines,
N. Commandeur, w. 7. Scott.
No. 1868. Henry Goldman c. P. Hedman,
r. L. Preston, N. CoIdmandeur.
Tuesday, March 8, 1861.
No. l772. NJ. L. Postley eft ais VS.. r. w. Rayne
ct ais. C. Dufour, J. Wilmington,
Race & Foster, Lathrop, Cutler,
No 1869. ., Buisson Decuers & Lamulomiere,
n. Commandeur, r. X. Cutler.
No. 1s4S Medina d Clohny VS.. J. Hanson,
Cutler & Thomas, n. Commandenr.
No 1916. Jean Senac Andre Debat ct ais .
Cutler & Bnisson l.. Charvet
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27

A Certificate of the Surveyor that
he had received and measured cargo
of Bats for j. Blanc, was read and
ordered filed.
A bill of L. Millaudon for 1913 76
and Jury Certificate of F. NJ. Hotard
for -$15 were read and referred to
the Finance Committee, also, a bill of
Attorney Preston for $21 Al Commits
sions.
On motion, the Council adjourned
until Wednesday, March 6, 1861, at 5
o'clock, p. M.
A true copy,
c.. C.. PORTER. Secretary.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27
The 22nd of February.

Friday last, the anniversary of the
birthday of the Father of this once
greatand glorious Republic, the Asylum
of millions of the oppressed of foreign
lands, was more generally and enthusi-
astically celebrated in this city and in
every section of the South, SO far as
heard from, than has been the case for
years gone by.
In this city, the day was celebrated
in an appropriate and enthusiastic
manner by Capt. j. q. Dreur's fine
Company of jefferson BITES. Early
in the day Mr.. G. E. Roger, LIST Ser
geant of the Rifles, presented the
Company with a splendid Louisiana
Flag, which was run up the flag staff
at the Armory, accompanied with a
salute of seven guns, three cheers and
u tiger by the Rifles and the assembled
multitude. Shortly after which, the
Company proceeded to the city of
New Orleans to join the grand parade
of the Military ordered to take place
on the Creole Race Course, near that
city.
The Rifles tender their warmest
thanks to those spirit--us gentlemen,
Mr.. G. e. and w. X, who voluntarily
administered to the inner wants of
man on their route and also to those
others who rendered the same compli-
ment upon their return to this city.
Our city was also enlivened by the
appearance of Capt. Dreux's new
Company of jefferson Horse Guards,
who made their advent for the first
time on a general parade-they were
also much admired.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27

EZy" Advices from Puerto Cabello to
the I'd inst. have been received. The
secession movement in the United
States caused quito panic in COM
mercial affairs, and the revolution in
the provinces has checked the receipt
ofproduce. Hides, coffee and indigo
are scarce, and rule at very high
prices. General Gavara and three
hundred of his followers were taken
prisoners on the 3lst ult., and brought
into Puerto Cabcllo on the 4 st inst and
were the same day conducted, under Il
strong escort, to Valencia for trial,
where it is thought the general will be
shot
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27

The Object Of the Concentration Of
Troops IN IVashjngton.-Tho following
dispatch, dated Washington, February
30, is published in Cincinnati paper:
An cx-membcr of Congress from
Tennessee, recently on a visit to
Boston, reports that it is no secret
among the Republicans there that the
concentration of Troops in Washington
City is with n view of cooperating
with those ut Forts Monroe, McIIcmrv
and Washington. soon after Mr.. Lin
coins Inauguration, to seize upon the
city of Richmond as the basis line
of operations against the seeding
States.
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Latest News.
Legislature Of Louisiana.
Recommendations. vass,r.fnv

uV L IL L VI v IL u
Proceedings OF Yesterday.
by the Southwestern and American Lnes.l
BATON ROUGE, February 25.-The
House met this morning pursuant to
adjournment.
A bill to allow the Register of the
Land Office extra clerks caused much
discussion, Mr.. Davidson and others
speaking against it. The bill was,
however, finally adopted.
A bill providing for the incorporation
of the Delhi and Arkansas Railroad
was reported upon favorably.
An act changing the Parish of West
Baton Rouge from the Seventh to the
Fifth Judicial District, was adopted.
Mr.. McFee's act to facilitate the
collection of taxes, was referred to it's
proper committee.
Mr.. Hamilton reported q bill for
the relief of the veterans of 1912.
Referred.
A bill creating additional notaries
passed.
An act appropriating five thousand
dollars to the Franklin Academy was
referred.
An act to force the attendance of
District Judges on the first day of their
term, was also referred.
A bill in regard to abolishing the
Board of Public Works then came up.
Proceedings Of the Federal Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb, 25.-In the
Senate, Midsummer, presented petition
from citizens in Massachusetts asking
the enactment of a law that no rson
be held to service by the laws my
State, and that such persona de-
clared free, said most emphaticaII INT
Congress had no right to interfere With
slavery in the States.
The postal bill came up. Mr.. Hemp
hill, of Texas, offered an amendment
empowering the Postmaster General,
to arrange with the seeding States in
regard to postal affairs. Lost. The
bill passed by "a against IL
WAsHINGTNoN, Feb. The
tariff bill is being discussed in the
House. All the Senate's amendments
were concurred in with the exception
of those relating to tea and coffee.
A committee of conference was
appointed on these two amendments.
The Indian Bonds Fraud.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-The U. S.
District Court dissolved an injunction
in the Indian trust bond case, stating
that the Government was bound to pay
bonds where the holders received them
without notice of fraud.
Surrender Of U. S. Property IN I'eras.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Govern
ment is in receipt of dispatches from
Gen. Twiggs, announcing his surrender
to the authorities of Texas of all the
forts, arms and munitions in that State
belonging to the Federal Government.
r,orISiora Ttap,S
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27

u The Columbus (Texas) Demo-
crat says planting has been commenced
in this section in good earnest. Some
are nearly if not quite through with
their corn. There has not been near
rain enough in view of the prospect
of another dry summer.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27
CITY OF CARROLLTON:
WEDNESDAY, Feb, 81, 1861.

Ey@ Hon. EUGENE WAGGAMAN,
Member from this Parish, will accept
our Acknowledgements for various
Legislative Documents forwarded to
our address during the present Session
of our State Legislature.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-02-27

Desperate Afr0y-Tlro Men N1lcl.
A most distressing nfiray, ending in
tho death oftwo men, occurred on the
Old Randolph road. about scvou miles
from town, last Saturday. 1t appears
that Jesse Laws and James Prtcut,
two intimate friends, happened to meet
on the road, whom the conversation
turned upon the personal powers of
each, and especially as to who was the
best man. Words of anger followed,
Laws dismouutcd, and the fight COM
monccd, Pcteat stabbing Laws in the
abdomen six times, and once i'll the back
when Laws drew pistol and shot Pc
teat in the right side just under the
ribs. Both fought until they fell from
exhaustion, and being unaccompanicd
and not observed, wcltcrcd in each
others blood. When they were dis
covered, Laws was taken to the resi-
denCc of MIR. Bevins, where he died on
Tuesday. Potoat was taken to Mrs.
Jeno's house, where he still fingers,
but is not expected to live.