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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

DEATH OF MARTIN LARKIS-Martin Lar.
kin, farmer of the town of Dayton, came to an
untimely end on Thursday, May 2, under the
following circumstances
One Herman Hinkey and his son John went
to the house Of the deceased on Wednesday, Nav
LIST, to arrange an understanding about horse.
deal,-made few days before-the horse being
in possession of the deceased. - .
After some words, by no means pleasant or
conciliatory, John H. took the horse from the
stable and rode away. The father then attempt.
ed to follow, when Larkn caught his horses and
said, "You amt going till get my property
With this, Hinkcy whipped up his horses,
throwing Larkin under the wagon. when two Of
the wheels passed over the small of his back.
he died the following day, only surviving the
shock about twenty-four hours
Upon post mortem examination, it was found
that the stomach and bowels were in state of
disorganization from the excessive use of whis-
KY, and this paved the way for an easy rupture
OF the bowels which caused his death 1t was
the opinion of the medical gentlemen present,
that had the man been temperate in his habits
death would not have ensued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

PREscoT's GIFT SALE.-The following figures
show the drawing of Prescotts gift sale Of furs,
&c. The drawing took place at the court house
as advertised. Messrs. Clawson, Turbush, Jen-
nings Brown, and Bowman were appointed by
the ticket holders present to examine the tickets
and John Stout and Glenn. Llewellyn to superin-
tend the drawing. The following figures repre-
sent the number of ticket with the number of
prize drawn opposite:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

The 1. O. G. T. met last Friday evening and
she following officers, having been duly elected,
were installed:
w. C. T--Mr J. B. Rice.
w. V. T.-Miss Matte Gilman.
w. X. S.-Mr. Geo w. Blake.
w. F. S.-Mr. ]. G. Baldwin.
w T.-Miss Maggie Hubbs
w. M.-Mr. J. G. Stone.
w. 1. G.-Miss Julia Dow.
w. o. S-Mr. d. R. Gregg.
The W. F. S. reported that there were 81
members of good standing in the Lodge at the
present time, and Lodge in good condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
AMBRorYPEs AND GEMS made at Wilson's
gallery, over First National Bank, Ottawa.

DIR. KNAPP, formerly of New York, who has
visited Ottawa regularly the past seven years, and
effected many wonderful cures of old CHRONIC
DIsEAsEs, CANCERS, and diseases of the EYE
AND EAR, which have been pronounced incurable
by the medical profession generally, can be con-
suited at the Geiger house, from Wednesday
noon May 10th, until Thursday noon May 10Th,
as will be seen by his card in another column
Consultation free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

JAsINsKY's UNIVERSAL WASHING COMPOUND
is one of the great inventions of the age, and
woman's true friend. 1t entirely supersedes
washing boards and washing machines. By its
use, cloths require but little rubbing. II the
wristbands are very dirty, little rubbing be-
tween the hands may be necessary, but that is ALL
In short, wherever this compound is used, the old
fashion soaps have gone out Of date. 1t is sold
in Ottawa only by d. H. PORTER, corner Of La
Sale and Main Streets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

PAINTS, OILS &c.--Everybody is or should be
painting about now, and it will be an advantage,
therefore, to everybody to know that there is nc
better supply of paints, oils, varnishes, brushes
&C., anywhere in Ottawa than at the Drug Store
OF Dimnick & Bro These gentlemen deal 40
largely in all "heavy supplies" Of the drug trade
that they can offer considerable advantages over
smaller dealers. Their place is in Glover s. Cooks
block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

THE SUPREME COURT, which has been in session
at this city since the first Monday in April, ad.
journed on Tuesday, having as previously an
nounced, disposed Of 81 cases of docket of some
thing over 800 cases The term was made light
one in view of the fact that the court for this dvs-
ion meets again in September, which is hereafter
to be the regular time for the meeting of the
court for the Third Division. Very few decis-
ions Of the cases submitted have vet been an
nounced. .--.. .. --. ,r.r.r- -..r s.-s...
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

In HIS "GLoRY'-We see none of our rnerch-
ants wearing more CHEEKY countenance than
our friend John Stout, successor to Cameron &
Eberhard. His new goods have come and please
his customers 20 well that they so of like lager
at German picnic. John continues to beat all
other establishments in cheap boots l. shoes, and
in dry goods and groceries holds his hand with
the best of them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
The Woman About Town.

One Of the most lackidaisical creatures in OK.
istence is the girl or woman about town-she
who is everlastingly gadding on the street is
generally in great hurry, and bobs into and
out of a store in jiffy. Dry goods and millin-
cry establishments are to her what way-stations
are to lightning express train; sometimes she
will pass you at break-neck speed and turn
corner, as in the greatest hurry to reach home;
a sndden wheel about, and she retraces her steps,
her turning the corner is but a feint,-it is her
mode Of making people think she has forgotten
something. Perhaps she has, and if married, it
generally happens that the thing forgotten is a
small object at home in a cradle; if single,
sink full of unwashed dishes, or perhaps a room
unswept,-a bed unmade,-a dress ON the floor
where it happened to drop, besides shoes and
hose lying in glorious confusion all around. She
visits the Z. o., on an average, forty times per
day, and occasionally goes away with a dispuaged
look, however, she generally leaves reading an
otdletter, which she carries ION purpose"
AT the openings of millinery establishments
she is first and last,-frst on hand and last to
depart She dlates freely on all the latest styles
and fnmbles everything over with consequent
tial air of familiarity astonishing to the visitors
and distressing to the proprietress. She gives
advice freely without solicitation, and knows
what styles are best adapted or becoming to all
persons of whatever size, complexion or circum-
stances. -. ......
She is noted as fair talker, and has great ex-
perience in that line. Her memory is remarka-
BILE, and no story was ever known to diminish at
her hands. One Of her chief delights is in be-
coming familiar with the genealogy Of every
person in the place in which she lives, and once
rer her, and you will hear Of all the unpleasant
"reminiscences and indiscretions committed by
your relatives from time immemorial She seeks
| to gain your confidence by importing what she
terms secrets about your neighbors and straight.
way imparts to them what remarks you chance
| to make in reply There are none who escape a
lash in some shape from her venemous tongue,
| especially women, if it is nothing more than
without taking the children. Like the "Man
about town. she is an incessdm borrower, but
unlike him, she always returns in q,antityif no,
in qut''ay. She is always prepared to lend such
articles as tea, coffee, butter, &c., as she is al
ways sure to receive better article than she
gave. One day she will borrew pound or so O.
nice roll butter, and the next will return ar
equal amount which you will scarcely use fo
soap grease. You loan her half pound of ::
tea, and it is returned with fifty cent article
and 30 on through the whole catalogue of family
supplies.
The only way you can get ridof her is to keel
general supply of cheap articles, or else hole
the articles returned by her to lend back Ii
this way you will drive her to borrowing from
another place until she thinks you have disposed
of in some manner the articles received from her
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
TICKET. PRIZE. TICKET.
A Rare Chance!

A large insurance consignment Of goods saved
from Chicago fire, consisting Of Dry Goods, Hos
iery, Linens and Cassimeres. are offered at Public
Auction by L. BENJAMIN & Co., together with
their stock of Clothing, which they are also sell
ing at Auction. Here is a chance to get goods
at your own figures, such as never before was
presented in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

NRw ARRANaRMENT.-The store recently
owned by stamate & Dyer, formerly Keller s.
Gaylord's) in Woods Block, has been taken by
F1sKE & RAYMOND, two substantial and exper.
fenced business men, iwho propose at once to close
out the stock at figures that cM bring the pur-
chasers The heavier part Of this stock was
bought but a month ago. and consists Of very
choice new goods. See their adv.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
Temperance Orders,

MoNlroE DIVISION No. Gs s. OF T.: Meet every Monday
evening 81 iheir nail In Chceyers Block. side of Court
HgguSe. ". z. Whitmorc. W. =. " Perey, Il. s.
J. o. o. l., OTTAWA LoDggl No 5S5 Meets every FRIDAY
evening In their hall Cheeycr's View Block A. j. Ioran
T. ;. II. Allen. ". {. /. ~ w.
evening. - ''
T. oYH LIVE OAK Tgxpty No 5 5(subordnate,: Meet. ev
cry Tuesday evening ~ their hail. in Cheeyers Block
Dr. T. :. HObcgt ". G. 7. Chas II, Norce. W. Il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

REDDIcK Il GILLEN.-Some very grave ques.
tions are asked, and the true answers given in
the new advertisement of Reddick & Gillen, in
another column. These gentlemen do an enor.
nous business, and sell at rates that make small.
ler dealers shake in their boots. There is no
larger or better assorted stock of general Dry
Goods and groceries in Ottawa than at Reddick
s. Gillen's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

SUITS EN- ALI.-People with unusually thin
and slender feet, or unusually fat and chubby
feet, may by chance get fit in some other shoe
store in Ottawa but in nine cases out Of ten they
are Obliged to go to Halbert and Megafan's VIII ere
they never fail to illustrate that judgment and
experience are as essential in the purchase of a
good, saleable stock Of goods as greenbacks
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

LUMBER! LUMBER wv. w. Calkins & Co.,
have opened new Lumber Yard in Hossack's s.
Richardson's Block. They will keep the best
Gang sa~ed Lumber. Being connected with the
Lumber Mills at Muskegon, Mich, they can say
truly that they will sell as good and a. cheap as
any body else Office with John Hossack.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

There will be matched game Of Base Ball,
on Friday,sMay 18th, between the first nine Of
Shabbona and O. X. Base Ball Clubs, on their
grounds east Of Fox river, at half past one. All
friends OF the game are invited to attend.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Weather continues horrible. Tuesday we had
another snow squall from the northwest
"Wednesday chilly Thursday bit of genial sun
shine-Friday growing colder, with chance of
heavy frost-being the fourth frost within
week. Farmers are planting potatoes and early
corr with oyercoats on.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

THE FLAG IS THERE.-JoHN FEENY Hings
his flag fearlessly to the breeze, announcing that
he is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced prices"
Mr.. Feeny has just receiveda splendid new stock,
which he bought at the panic prices lately pre-
vailing at the east, and is selling at prices that
surprise people by their cheapness
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
The New Hotel.

AZ The meeting of the Directors of the Ottawa
Hotel Company on Monday, to examine propo-
sals for hotel site, the following proposals were
presented are.E .rirss Iya
The Flick property, corner of Madison and
Columbus streets, 120Xl20, offered for "a $50
T. L. Waterman's property, corner Of La Sale
and Jefferson streets, 1S0Xl52, for $12 00O Wash.
ington Hall property, corner of La Sale and
Washington streets, for $1,000; Lockwood prop.
erty. corner of Columbus and Jefferson streets,
for $4,000, and Mrs. Coles lot adjoining, for
S1,500; and the Foley lot, corner of La Sale
and Lafayette streets, n. w. corner Washington
square, for $4,000.
AT a meeting yesterday the company decided,
by decisive majority, in favor Of the Flick Cor
ner as the location. This is exactly as We sup.
posed they weuld decide. 1t is an admirable
location, and makes assurance doubly sure that
the New Hotel in Ottawa will be success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11
Lecture.

Re-. JOHN 4. GRAY will give lecture on
Sunday evening at tn, First NJ. E. Church, on
'Thn Lie and Services of David Livingstone
the Grea, African Explorer"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

FRESH GOODS DANIEL LEAHY, who has
just received fine new assortment of Boots,
Shoes, Caters, &C., invites all in need Of such to
call and see them, confident they will give
satisfaction. They will be sold cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

OTTAWA LoDGE No Il: Meets every Thursday evening,
DAUGTE.s of l.EBEccA Meet The third tuesday eve
MIN. Of each month.
0rIAgA EScAMPNESr No. 80 Meets on the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

For SALE.-Two ~ desirable lots fronting on
Ottawa avenue, opposite Major Hit property;
will sell one or both. For particulars apply to
+. TAvENER, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

ARRIVED OUT--In the Liverpool Post Of April
25th, we notice among the arrivals from New
York by the "City Of Antwerp" the names
"Wm. Hickling and lady, and M. j. Stesrns, Of
Illinois"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

uNDlNE ENGINE Co. No. 2-This company
held their annual meeting for the election Of Of.
ficers on Tuesday evening Of this week, result.
ing as follows:
Foreman--J. w. Deane.
Asst. Foreman-Lucien Delano
Treasurer-W. II. Hull.
Secretary-Thos F. Brown.
Foreman of Hose-Henry Wolf
A vote Of thanks was voted to Robert Hen.
ming, for a beautiful flag presented by him to
the Company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

FISH, FISH, AND, FIsH-The best and cheap
est assortment of Fish Hooks and lines at H.
Walthers opposite P. O. block. 4w.
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Notice.

| viii present my fourth discourse, if nothing
prevents, next Sabbath evening. on THE history
of the past as recorded upon the rocky pages of
the earth's crust" Y. COIMAS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Who would go without suit of clothes wher
such can be had for $500 at NJ. Stiefels clothing
bazaar, La Sale ST., near the Ill. River Bridge
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

The clothing bazaar keeps no shoddy goods
Call and see the new stock just received at fall
ing prices La Sale St. near the Illinois River
Bridge
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Meets hr,t Thurday in each month IN Dr. j. Paurs build
Ing Donations of birds insects and petractons solicited
j. Pau, President ". W. Calkins, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Rustic window shades Of all patterns at Hall
& Murphy's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Go to Hall Il Murphy's for parlor furniture o.
the latest styles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Go to Hall & Murphy's for all kinds of furni-
ture
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-11

Go to Hall & Murphy's for mattresses and
spring beds.
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Marrie0.

On the 9Th inst by Arthur Lockwood, Es Mr. Beni.mi,
La Sale county. '
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-30

AN UNEXPECTED AD.-Grave apprehension
has been expressed in certain quarters of the
Republican party, lest the Establishments of
the Democracy should secure the negro vote
in favor of the supporters of the President. To
all who feel anxious we have good news The
President is about to start on a tour through
out the Southern States. 1t is anticipated that
he will harangue the people along the route.
Such a course will bring back to the fold any
of the blacks who feel inclined to wander, and
will make unit of the Republican party in
the South, the same as it did of the same party
in the North last summer. As soon as the
news is confirmed, all anxiety may be laid to
rest. The President will save the orators of
the North the necessity of canvassing the late
Rebel section.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE..
oYF1oE OF TIE EVENING TELEaRAPH,l
Iupannv- MIL "a 1877 L


The Stock Market opened rather dull this
morning, but prices we're without any material
change. Government bonds were firmly held /;
l07j was bid for July, 1865, 5-2Os; Ill for 1862
5,2Osi 1O9b for 6s OF 1881; 80 for l0-40s; and
l05361l06 Tor June and August 7'3Os City loans
we're hrmer; the new issue sold larpelv at from
l0g@l024, an advance of A.
Railroad shares continue the most active on
the list. Reading sold at 5la015l2, a slight ad-
vance on the closing price last evening; Penn
sylvania Railroad at So, no change; MInehill at
56B, no change; Lehigh Valley at 569 no change;
ana Catawissa preferred at 284, a slight decline;
1903 was bid Tor Camden and Amboy; 61 for
Norristown; 335 for North Pennsylvania; 20 for
Catawlssa common; and 28{ for Philadelphia
and Erie,
In City Passenger Railroad shares there was
nothing dong. Ga was bd for rentn and
Eleventh; l96 Tor Thirteenth and Fifteenth; 465
for Chestnut and Walnut; l34 Tor HestOnyille;
and 30 for Green and Coates.
Bank shares were firmly held at full prices
l4O was DID Tor first National; 1913 for Fourth
National; 104 for Seventh National 23O fol
North America; 1855 for Philadelphia; 1864 ioI
Farmers and Mechanics; 565 for Commercial
ITO for Tradesmen's; 689 for City; and As foI
Consolidation.
In Canal shares there was little movement
Lehigh Navigation sold at 533, no change; 81 /
was bid for SchuYlkiN Navigation common; 395
tor preferred DO; l5B tor Susquehanna Canal
and CT for Delaware Division.
Quotations of Gold-l03 A. NJ, 1863; IL A. NJ
1876; II NJ, 1853; P. NJ, 1864, decline of
on the closing price last evening.
Tomorrow the Government will commence
the payment OF about twenty-four millions o
gold interest on the public debt Nearly one
third of this amount Is due to foreign holders
The Camden and Amboy Railroad Company viii
also pay semi-annual interest on its mortgage
loans.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES TO DAY
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Colored Em1grants to Liberia.

COlOICu w HAbClAus
IT is some time since we heard of the colonial
tion plan which some ten years since was ex-
citing so much attention. Another solution to
the vexed question of what we should do with
the negro race has been worked out by the
stern course of events. We see that it is
sound policy to receive the blacks as citizens,
and make them become pillars OF the State,
rather than drive them to foreign shore. To
such, however, as desire to find home in
Liberia, among their own people, we can see
no objection to the qualification of their
desires.
The company of colored soldiers that left
Philadelphia in December last to settle in
Liberia, reached their new home pleasantly
by the Edith Rose. Charles A. Harrell for
merly of Elkton, Md, writes thus
81 am very happy to say that words cannot de.
scribe the good and kind treatment of the people
and the kind welcome OF the Government and
the President. Monrovia is a fast-growing city
as for the land of Liberia, in regard to fertility
~ ts me best haze eUer seen. Vegetables are
Waving the whole year round. All the com
5anv are in good spirits Tell my friends In
PhiyadeIphia that If they wish TO procure
GOOD home, as free gift, Africa Is the only
mace for them We now reside at Bexley
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A Practical versus Political Opinion

IT is but day or two since our Democratic
contemporary had an editorial complain
ing of General Sickles' recent order abolishing
Imprisonment for debt, and prescribing GER
tain necessary regulations concerning civil
affairs in his district. How the people to be
be affected by this order regard it may be seen
from the following extract from the Greenville
Enterprise. 1t says:-
1.-THE admirable and beneficent regulations
established by General Sickles will do him last
ing honor. Instead of using his high powers to
oppress, he is using them for the protection and
peace of the people. He is doing what the Legis-
shows far more respect for the suffering and
distress ofthe country than the majority of the
public men of this State, who, contrary to
manifest justice and right, wilfully continued
the heathenish law of Imprisonment for DEBT
in all cases."
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LOUISIANA.
ANOTHER ORDER FROM GENERAL sHERIDAN-RE-
MOvAL OF LIEUTENANT OF PoLICE-EX-
HUMING THE BODIES OF UNION SOLDIERS, ETC.

ANOTHER ORDER FROM GENERAL sHERIDAN--RE-
MOvAL OF A LIEUTENANT OF POLICR-EX-
HUMING THE BODIES OF UNION SOLDIERS, ETC.
NEW ORLEANS, La, April A.-The following
order was issued this afternoon. General
Sheridan requested that any citizen having
cause of complaint against any person not pro-
pery conducting the registry report the same
at headquarters. Lieutenant Thomas N. Boy
Ian having been reported by three or four re-
spectacle persons, charged with misrepresent-
ing facts and intimidating the freedmen at the
Registry Office, and the said charges being
selves, the General issued the following order
dscharging him from the police force:-
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DIVISION NEW
ORLEANS, April 23, ls67.-Thomas N, BOylan, Aide to
the Chiet OF Police having, the 18th inst, intimi-
dated freedmen by making false representations TO
then thereby Obstructng the law by causing them to
leave the vicinity of the registering office in the First
police the city of New Orleans from II o'clock
BY command of Maj. Gen. p. H. SHERIDAN.
Signed-G. L. HARTsUFF, A. A, g..
The bodies of Union soldiers which were in
tered during the war in Cypress Grove Gene
terry No. 2 on the outskirts of the CITY, are being
removed for final interment to the battlefield
of ChalmetJe. In the Cypress Grove Cemetery
the remains of over five thousand soldiers were
marked; others were numbered with head
boards, the number corresponding to names on
the hospital register. Some of these boards are
decayed, while others have been lost. The
bodies were placed in pine or cypress collins
and buried about two feet below the surface.
Even at that depth the bodies were submerged
in water,
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MEXICO.

INEFFECTUAL ATTEMPT OF MAMMALIAN TO CUT HIS
WAY OUT OF QUERETARO-LATEsT NEWS FROM
VERA CRUZ.
The following additional news from Mexico
was brought by the United States gunboat
Tahoma, which arrived at Galveston on the 22d
inst, from Tampico April II.
A despatch had been received in Tampico
from Juarez, dated April l3, which stated Inat
Macmillan and the garrison at Queretaro had
about that time attempted to cut their way out,
but were badly repulsed. The Emperor, IL is
believed, will surely be bagged
The Tahoma's news from Vera Cruz reports
that place invested by the Liberals with five
thousand troops, commanded by MendeZ, on
the south, and two thousand on the north
under La Vega. All access TO the city was cut
Of, and provisions scarce inside. The last beef
pound The Liberals had driven off herd
OF fVe hundred sheep and goats, and starva-
ton was imminent, The city was being shelled,