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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Seizure OF U. .. Mail Agsnt-The Western
Flood Bu, siding. rel

CNcIssArJ Sept 22.-The steamer General
Bull, Of the Cinoinnati and Louisville mail line,
was boarded at Warsaw. Kentucky, night before
last, BY two or three hundred men, who forcibly
seized o. W. Ferris, United States mail agent, and
took him ashore. Ferris was provost marshal at
Warsaw during the war and was instrumental In
the execution Of two guerrlss by order Of General
Burbridge.
The Gazette and Commercial say he was arrested
without warrant, while the engineer afirms that
true bill had been found against him by the grand
jury Of Carroll county, for murder. .
The weather Ia clear and cold. All the smaller
creeks and rivers are subsiding. The different
railroad companies are very active In repairing
damages, and will bs In full operation In . fsW
days. ..t Yf.1-'.l r-F''s -.. .ar.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
HUDSON TAYLOR has the book for sole.
PoLIrIcIAN's MANuAL.-The indefatigab1

PoLIrIcIAN's MANuAL.-The indefatigable
Mr.. DIsrURSEIL. has compiled useful pam
phlet, published by the american News
Company" which comprzes the Constitu-
ton of the United States, with the amend
ments and proposed amendments; also, state
ments defining the powers and duties of the
respective departments Of the Government,
statistics of the United States, &c. For sale
by all booksellers.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

The following appointments were made by
the President on Saturday last: George W.
Dent, Of California, to be Superintendent Of
Indian Affairs for Arizona; William Byers,
of Arkansas, Superintendent of Indian AT
fairs for the Southern SUPPLEMENTARY; and
Col. Il, w. Wynkoop Agent for the Arrapa.
hoes, Cheyennes, and Apaches.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

The radicals should crow from very far
down their threats at the accession flor a few
days. of the New York Herald to their ranks.
1t is the very paper that warned the Presi-
dent, while on his journey, against their
savage intent to kill him "rhose radicals"
said the Herald, "who threaten murder so
savagely, are none too good to do it," The
Daily Advertiser thinks, if the opinions of
the Herald are not to be relied on, it is re-
markably sagacious in its jldgments.-Bos.
ton Post
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
General Eand Office operations.

Returns from the branch land Office at
Omaha, Nebraska, show that 6,O4s acres of
the public land were disposed of during the
month of August, 1866, Of which 2,lOG acres
were entered under the homestead law, 5000
acres located with Agricultural College scrip,
4sO acres taken up with bounty-land war
rants and the remainder sold for cash
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
The Tax On Canned Meats, Fruits,
&c.

On and after the first proximo every can
Of meats, oysters, fruits, or vegetables, less
than two pounds, must have on it one cent
stamp, and if it exceeds that weight an ad-
ditional stamp of one cent for every pound
or fraction of pound.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Amendments.

Yesterday The President appointed An
DREW T. McRKYNoLDs United States Attor-
ney for the western district of Michigan and
JACOB r. LEEsE United States Marshal for
the district Of California.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

THE "Ice Witch" will appear two or three
nights longer at the National Theatre. tits
Acknowledged by all who have witnessed its
splendors Of scenery to be one Of the most
fascinating spectacular dramas ever pre-.
sented In Washington.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
HOW APPLICATIONS FOR AP.
POlNTMENTs TO OFFICE ARE
TO BE MADE-THE PRESl-
DENT DECLINES TO RECEIVE

In view Of the enormous pressure made
upon The President since the Philadelphia
Convention by delegations and committees,
many Of which were self.copstituted and did
not really represent the communities or even
the conservative sentiment of the communi.
ties from whence thew came, TIE PREsrprsr
A We stated in the REPUBLICAN on Saturday
has been Obliged To adopt n rule nv which
he will hereafter be governed in receiving sp-
plications for, and making appointments tn,
Office. That rule in laid down in n letter
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

During last week the disbursements of the
Treasury on account of the Government
Departments mentioned were as follows:
Interior, $2,226,23l; Navy, $sll $780, War,
1866, 4l2.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

Mrs. MARY Q. TRour, who lives four miles
east Of Corydon, in Harrison county, Indiana, and
who Is perhaps the only surviving revolutionary
pensoner In the State Is one hundred years old.
She was born 10 l7s6, 10 Rockingham county, Vir.
gnia, ten years before American Independence wss
declared,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Public Depositories Designated.

The National Bank of Portland, Oregon,
and the National Bank of Commerce, George
town, ID. e., have been designated as public
repositories Of the moneys of the United
States.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

THURLow WEED, Esq, is at Wizards.
POSTMASTER KELLEY, Of New York, is in
town, stopping at Willards'.
HENRY A. SMYrHE, Collector of New York,
was In town yesterday.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Change Of Headquarte

the Tennessee have been changed from Nash.
vile, Tenn, to Louisville, Ky.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22.--The base ball match
to-day between the Excelsior Of Brooklyn, and tn,
Olympic, Of this city, resulted In victory for The
former. The Excelsior made forty-ons runs, and
the Olympic sixteen.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Receipts from Customs.

The receipts from customs at the port Of
Philadelphia from the 9Th to the 18th inst.
were Sl3O ,7Os.s2- -. -l'
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

INTERNAL REvESUE.-The receipts from
this source last week were 1881 1916.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

The Radical Crusaders At Cincinnati.
CHoIssAr, Sept 2S.-The Southern Loysiist
delegation arrived here yesterday and hsd grand
reception In The svsniag. q .s- t.,..aa
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Available Funds in the Treasury
Proper.

The following statement exhibits the
amount Of funds in the cash vault Of the
Treasury at the close Of business on the 22d
inst:
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
THE SOLDIERS BOUNTIES-PAY.
MENTs TO BE COMMENCED AT
ANrE

We have already contradicted the New
York Tribune falsehood, alluded to below,
about the soldiers bounties, and also pub
lished the official announcement from the
War Office on the subject, which appears
again elsewhere to-day. We now give the
Official denial of the Secretary of the Treas.
ury, who was also implicated in the Tribune,
as follows:
THE OFFICIAL ORDER
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Sept. ~, 1866. I
James H. Gieger and John G.. Thompson, Chair.
maa Democratic State COMMITTEE, Columbus,
Ohio:
Reports that the President or Secretary of
the Treasury had delayed the payment of
bounties are unfounded. Payments will be
made under the rules which have just been
completed by the War Department. The
Paymaster General has been instructed to
commence payments at once. There will
be no delay on the part Of this Department
(Signed) ii. McCuLLoCu.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

A NEAT AFFAIR.-Messrs. Childs & jerks
have in their window on fremont street a
testimonial to w. L. Hanscom, Esq, late
naval constructor Of the Charlestown Navy
Yard, from his friends in Philadelphia, where
Mr.. II. was stationed for few months pre-
vious to leaving the service. This picture
contains the likeness of Mr.. Hanscom, the
resolutions Of the donors, and perfect
model of the United States monitor Monad-
mock, built by him, surmounted by an eagle,
all executed with pen. For design and ex-
ecution it displays the wonderful genius of
the artist. There is no testimonial that Mr.
Hanscom can receive that is not merted by
him. He has been one Of the ablest engi-
neers and constructors in the navy, man of
rare kindness of heart and gentle manners,
and gave to the country some of the finest
models Of war vessels atioat. No one ever
retired from post of honor more universally
GENERALIZATION Traveller.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

New ORLEANS, Sept 22.--The officers Of the SD
colored infantry assert that that regiment was very
peaceably mustered out yesterday. There is quite
q riotous spirit, however, manifested among the
negroes In the city. which Is owing chiefly to the
disbandment Of the 8lst and SD colored infantry,
who have just been paid Of, and are giving them.
selves up to drink and oarousal.
The city Is we'll guarded, and no outbreak is
looked for. Fh.rET .r.rE StraF'T ..E
Thirty.hve cab-drivers have been arrested for
violating the city ordinance BY making . regular
negroes recently paid on -'
It 10 said, on the authority Of Col. Edmondson,
who has been in the confidence Of Governor Wells,
that he has determined to support the policy Of
President johnson. H..'r o. ~ .H.. .. H7r-'.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

vJNHOSE WISHING A GOOD ARTICLE
/ Of TEAS, CoFPEEs, or SPICES at reasonable
rates will do we'll TO call at the Pekn and Ysdo Tos
Store, $50 Ninth street. bet ween d and X. sea- lw
A NEW AND GENUINE STOCK OF
IA TEAS, CORPEEs, and SPICES opened this DAY, at
me pskin and Ysdo Tea Store 90 kiath street Be-.
tween Ana atreew ss2arlw
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Murder and Suicide I'm the Four
teenth WaPd-A Quarrel About
. bust OF RistOrf. .I.0I'-

A dreadful tragedy occurred at quarter
past eight o'clock this morning, in the Four.
teenth ward, which resulted in the death Of
Two Italians named Peter Funari and Alex
ander orenL Funari was q maker OF plas-
ter-oi-Paris casts, and had a mandatory in
the basement Of NO. LAD Elm street. Ureni
was Journeyman moulder, and is said to
nave been an excellent artist.
fuheri was about getting out q plaster
ust t o, Ms sini i'istori, wheh ne was anxious
na aJr.n n,,sneu r'i .h IN order 10
rh Ns n O.nu to-. or 'nJ present excitement
n iS ino ',,i orenl, VINO was NJ WORK on inc
n,sI.i uu rt ho' reacn inc shoP until eight
~ yo'o ,a., anis enIagea funarl, VINO asked
H. he n,i NV s h ne ne' py not coming
t .uetT uitii ,la' nour orehi curly answered
Th T.. W., m1tiu coe 70 work wneh ne PLEASED
nis ieu " uh ahery re'ort rom tne EN-
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
Heavy bank Failure In Chicago.


sNASASSsssp.ss
ToRoNro, o. W. Sept 1Arhis evenings Daily
7skgrepA says the Government has issued circu.
lar TO the county attorneys and police magistrates
iustructins thsp 70 order the ssisurs Of ali arms IN
the possession Of parties whom they consider dan
gerous to the public peace, and all persons known
OF suspected Of having connection with the Fsnsns
will be vigorously prosecuted. ODD
Three Rsnians were committed 10 jail to-day, and
list Of several hundred names, Including some
well-known citizens, 10 now In the hands Of the
police, and the most strict inquiries being made
by the detectives In the city with regard TO every
thing connsotsd with the Fsnians. l-.,r "a.
From this time forward every railroad train and
steamer arriving IN The city will b closely watched
and suspicious characters arrested and ssarchsd
and II their business 10 not satsfActoriy explained
they will bs coupitssd to jail under the Aa5eas
eorpus act Of the last Parliament.
~ A special sssston Of nagistrstss 10 now being
held at the Mayors Once in the City Hall, fortbs
purpose Of organizing night patrol. II has been
frsshoidsrs and householder, uAdsr ths statute,
decided to swear in $50 men In each ward, we'll
known and those are 10 BE- drilled u lest two
nights in each week in the use Of arms.
The chief Of police has pettionsd the police CON-
missioner for an increase Of the police force.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24
REBUKE TO RADICALS.

SPnINgFIEI,ps ILL.,, Sea- n 10 20 n m
Tho n -, e,actioo in rotSross mar w., .,,,,
dis,r;c. o.,srdov rou,tsd (, "a Nil,
Irn;.. ,sL.,, tn 49,, -s..-,.N m.
ohion "aJor.y' trae Iaaoa, majority last
spring was ~. Inc ivy Councii Is Ma
tlonai Union. WIS is rebuke to the City
Council for its late action against THE PREs-
IDEsr. The issue was clearly and distinctly
made between copseryatives and tadicals.,,r y,
Liquidation In South Caroiina Favorabas
to the Frssdmsa.
Fsw fonr,-ssp -9s.-A charisstoa %. o.
special states that the hsgislsturs adtouSend on
an act ,.cur;ns n f,ssdm.n the robt "a snsa,c.
oo,,,,,,. .,. ~ - a. -. ..,s.... a.
,o,,,.,, .n-.s... 1870. ~, -, ",,.s
and n.r,on., ,ror.,,y .na .n,ov Al, i.r., 49,.
dI.. A. ..rs ..,.s;,., .,a ~ 4. nrn,.b.d .,,v.q
v,,h yh,,.. -, N. ..,. oe.n... 81 4
Ths 49,, ..,,. :, IN. ST.. oon,,, 1. ,,,,,,,.a
NM, N. s.,,,. - IN, TT,I,toarn ?fsTF'T,
measures nave Also seen sdopssd TO supply cprnn,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept. 2s-Ths Jockey injured at the
race yesterday died this evening, The indications
are that he was knocked from his seat by parties
interested in the success of the rival Jockey Sow.
eral arrests have boon made in connection with the
affair.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12

9a- The Anderson papers announce the
appearance of rust on the wheat.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
MERE MENTION. f..

There are fifty cases of Small pox in Co.
lumbia. -F Forty ,aplcs have been sold in
Columbia at an avefsgesf s215 each
Judge Hook has decided at Augusta, Ca,
that grecnbacks " are a. .,slegal tondcr only
for debts coptFaeted Si6oe2bth February, 1862
:" Coiored pcSple vote in Mishigan,
Col. Henry Cumhfing, Of Augusta, Ca,
committed suicide few days Time,
patience 96da industry, are the three great
masters ofatbo worldA9 The United States
Senate hpas DEB bbnishca>the "grocory from its
walls: ANashington, D9g., and Victoria,
Vancouvcrs Island, have Been connected by
telegraph. .-Thc new Constitution of Texas
bases representation on the white population.
The steamer "Gibbop& was burned on the
Savannah river rccenslyAA boat and $50 bales
cotton lost --Thc Harfison National Bank
of Cadiz, Ohio has been Robbed of $3.50, ,O0O
The prettiest lin1ngfor bonnet is a smi-
ling face Gen. Grant was presented with
7S0 boxes of Scgars in one day--London has
three and one half million Inhabitants BE
temperate in all things. Another death
from chloroform is announced Major Dubos
will publish French paper in Charleston,--
The Smallpox is on the increase in Edgcfold
with one death Due Wost College is in a
hourishing condition. j. p Hughes, of
Abbevillc, is dead. Forty.sx pardons were
granted by the President last week The
bill, disfranchising Southern men, has been
passed by the State Senate of Tennessee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
FOR TIE COURIER.
Walhalla Female Institute.

At meeting OF some OF the citizens of the
Town of Walhala this evening, the 3rd of
May, 1866, at the office of Drs JOHNSON x
GILLILAND, for the consideration of plan to
raise fund necessary to the building of a
Female Institute in the Town of Walhalla,
Rev. G. II. SPEARS was made Chairman and
II. w. PEEPER and r. A. MArHEsoN re-
quested to act as Secretaries
The Chairman having explained the object
of the meeting, COL VAN DIvIERE was called
upon to give his views upon the subject, which
he did in brief and appropriate manner, sta.
ting that, in order to insure tho greater sue
CESS, the enterprise should be placed in the
hands Of the Ladies. Therefore
Resolved. 1st. That of this body, II. S.
VAN DlvIERE, (Chairman,) H. w. P1EipER,
DR.. JOHNSON, DR.. WARNE, w. j. NEyILbEE,
JonN ANsEL, Col. W.. s. GhIsHAM and d.
B1EMANN are appointed as Committee,
whose duty it shall be to communicate with
number (deemed by them sufficiently of cuter-
prising Ladies Of the District, and appoint
time and place for their meeting.
Resolved, 2l. That when these Ladies are
assembled it shall be the duty of this Com
mittee to, meet and cooperate with them in
the enterprise.
Resozuea, 3ra. That Rev. C. H.. SPEARS
be added to the Committee.
RESOLVED, 4M. That copy of these reso-
lutions be published in the District journal.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
REV. @. H. SPEARS, Ch'm'n
III. W. PIEpER,
Il. a. MAr1lrsov, Secretaries. a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
ORDINARY'S SALE.

Ri VIRTUE Of an order directed to me by w.
ID =. liolcon,bc, Esquire, Ordinary Of Pickcns
District. will sell to the highest bidder at Pick
ems Court House on Salcdny in June next, tito.
REAL ESTATE
Of Haynes Abcrc?ombie, deceased, consisting Of
one TRACT or LAND. lying and situate in the
District of Pckens, adjoining lands of J. S. In
them, @o Armstrong and others, containing 73,,
Acres more or less. q
TERMS or SALE-On q credit of Twelve
Months, with interests the purchaser to give hond
and approved security to the Ordinary With a,
mortgage Of the premises, if deemed necessary by,
him, to secure the payment Of the purchase money
The costs to be paid in coin in cash, or its euuiyn-.
lent and to pay extra for titles
L. THOMAS, s.p.p
SheFH $ Otilcc, May g. 1866 34-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
Foreign Intelligence.

From Europe comes the deep-toncd prepa7
ration for war between Prussia and Austria.
France, Italy, Russia, and the smaller Ger
man powers, are not inactive spectators, and
may be drawn into the struggle, if resort to
arms cannot be avoided
The Mexicans, too, are still blood thirsty
Reports from that country represent the de-
feat of the Impcrialists, as also the Liberals
in several engagements. Till the smoke
clears away, we are unable to give satisfactory
particulars.
The Spanish fleet has destroyed the city Of
Valparaiso and $2o,OO0,O0O worth of proper
ty, by bombardment.
The war between Brazil and Paraguay
"drags its slow length along"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
The Blue Ridge Railroad.

The Board of Trade, of Charleston, at it's
last monthly meeting, had before it the sub.
ject of the completion of the Blue Ridge Rail
road. Mr. G. A. TRENHOLM furnished, in
his remarks, 4 complete history of the enter
prise and its present condition. Mr.. HENRY
GoURDIN also spoIse pointcdly on the subject.
After which, the Board of Trade appointed a
Committee of three to visit Cincinnati and
other Western cities, for the purpose of ma
king arrangements which, it is hoped may
lead to the early completion Of this great en-
terprisa.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
OR DIN Y'S SALE,

ny VIRTUE Of m order to me directed, by w.
~ H. nolcombe, ESQ. Ordinary, will sell to tho,
highest bidder. at Pickcns Court House on
SAI.EDAY IN MAY NEXT, '
The Real Estate Of George Ross. deceased, consist
ing of one Tract of Land. lying in I'ckens District,
on waters OF Stamp Creek, ond adjoining lands Of
John Ross, Thos. r.. Davis and others containing.
1877 Acres more or less
TERMS or SALE.--On o credit Of Twelve
Months, with interest; the purchaser TO give bond
and approved security to the Ordinary, with "a,
mortgage Of the premises if deemed necessary BY
him, to secure tho payment Of the purchn.e money.
The costs to he paid in coin. in cash, or it's EQUIV
acnt and to pay extra for titles.
L. THOMAS, s.p.p.
Sherff's Office. May 3. 1866 31.-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
Greenville and Columbia Railroad.

The Stockholders of the Greenvile and
Columbia Railroad met in Columbia on the
Sd instant. They determined to change the
bed Of the road from the east to the west side
of Broad River
HENRY p HAMMErr; Esq, was elected
President; and Simeon Fair, Robert Stewart,
T. G. Perrin, j. w. w. Marshall, Alex. Nc
Bee, James P Boyce, b. F. Perry, j. L. Orr,
j. p. Reed, l.. G. Childs, H. L. Farmer, and
Daniel Brown, Directors.
Changes in the under officers of the Road,
it is understood, will also be made. Much is
expected from the new President
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

pERSONS indebted to the Es ate of Il. II. Alex
ander dec ascd, are required to make pay
mcnt: md those having demands against said
Estate must present them to the undersigned, To-
galy attcsted.. within tho time prescribed by law.
OWN. X. ALEXANDER, N.
JOS. j. NORTON, I&ors. I.
May g 1866 33
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12

Ha> The President of the Unite1 CITES
has ordered that, hereafter, no citizsnabai be
tried by a Military rygcommission. One by one
the shackles of military rule are disappearing
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12

Ew The people Of Winchester, Va, have
formed an Association for the purpose of pro-
viding suitable interment for the Confederate
dead in thst section A five acre plat of land
has been set apart for this purpose. Contri-
buttons are asked to assist in the WORK. In
formation on this subject will be given by j..
H. SHERRARD, Chairman, to relatives of de-
ceased officers or soldiers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
Notice.

DERSONS having demands against the Estate Of
L James Johns deceased, will present them, lc-
galy aicstcd, to tho undersigned for payment;
and those indebted to said Estate must make pay
ment forthwith. Mn
J.,A. JOHNS, Admir-.
May o. 1866 81 q M
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
Notice

(, Notice,
TilOSE. having demands against the Estate Sf
! William Lady, deceased, must present them to
md legally attested, for payment; and those in
debtcd to said Estate arc required to make in,ma-
diate payment.
May 2, 1866 IS sI
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-05-12
1@~ Mrs. DAVIS has been permitted to
visit her husband at Fortress Monroe

B1~ The ",Anderson Intclligencer," of the
10th says: "The train on the Blue Ridge
Railroad, on Monday morning last, ran over
two women named Chastain and Lawson, who
had fallen asleep on the track. One of them
had leg broken, with other injuries, from
the effects of which she has since died, aud the
other was badly bruised.