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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-09


Mothers. wives, daughters, sons,
fathers. ministers, teachers. business
mon, farmers. mechanics, ALL should
be warned against using and introducing into
their homes Nostrnm and Alcoholic Rene
dies. Have no such %prajudices against, or
fear of, ''Warner'R Safe FOnic 1~itIers."
They are what they are claimed to be-harm-
less as milk, and contain only medicinal Yir-
tues. Extract of Choice Vegetables only.
They do not belong TO that class known as
"Curo-Alls, - but only profess to reach cases
whore the, disease originates in debilit9ted
frames AZ impure blood. A perfect spring
and sumner medicine. A thorough
blood purifier. A tonic appetizer.
Pleasant to the taste, invigorating to the body.
The most eminent physicians recommend
used, always preferred. rrial size, soc. Full
size Largest in markell 81. ss-Fry them.
For The kidneys, liver and urinary
organs, use nothing but "WaEder's Safs
Kidney and Liver Cure" II stands I'M
| rivalled. Thousands owe their health and
happiness to it. BB-We offer Warmers Safe
Tonic Bitters" with equal confidence.
II. n. WARNER & CO., Rochester, N. Y,
48Yxxiiii48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-09
THE SUPREME U
A Petition by the Memphis

To the Honorable Supreme Court of Ten
nessee: :
Your Honors being aware of the
the exigencies Of Shelby county bust
ness in your Honors' court, we most re-
spsctfully and earnestly ask that the
court viii give the entire month Of
June to that business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
INSTANTANEOUS.
IN GoNGRRss.

A
On Wednesday last, whilst the Hou.o
was in eemmittse of the whole on the river
aud harbor appropriations bill,
Mr.. Van Yoerhis moved 10 strike cut the
item of 50, soc for the Shenandoah river,
Mr. Updegraf read from the engineers
report on the ShenaDdoah, describing it as
= nominations stream, having a depth ever
the lodges and shoals varying from four to
six inches, aud speaking of the boats tia.
navigate it as ''gondolas." The amendment
Was rejected, as wero a large number Of
other amendments in rapid succession.
IA amendment was adopted that $4,000
OF the money appropriated for the improve,
mant OF the OHIO river may be expended on
the Indiana chute.
A large number of items followed for the
Improvement of small rivers il MARYLAND
and Virginia. These items as thew were
read were opposed by Mr. Updegraf, who
made several brief, but sarcastic and anus
ing speeches, which we're, however. of no
avail, as all his amendments we're rejected. =
MIR. Cox relieved him by moving to strike
cat the appropriation for the Chickahominy
river. lt was not n~avigable except to the
average trog. Chickahominy had a history.
John Smith, in the early days of the coun.
tsy. had taken a row>boat and gone up the
ghiekahowiny to strike the Pacific ocean.
He had not struck it no had struck Poca>
hontas, daughter The navigation of
virginia rivers had grown moro or less
particularly less since that time. TLaueh-
ser Ihe amendment was rejected,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
THE BAIT. & GIN. R. R.

The Washington correspondent of tho
Alexandria Gazette, in his letter of Thurs.
day week, says:
FIX Gov. Tom Young, of Ohio, in a talk
with your correspondent this morning. said
that there was no doubt that the Baltimore
and Cincinnati Railroad, of which he is
president, will be completed, and that too
within the next three years; that the money
requisite for the purpose, $4,000, 900, was
already available that engineers were in the
field and others in tho ofice of the COMPANY
in this city doing the work of the company ::
shat the road will cross the Potomac near
the Point of Rocks, cross the Blue Ridge
BY a tunnel at Smokers Gap, thence proceed
almost in a straight limo to Charleston and
cross the Ohio about fifteen miles above
Irontea.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

George q. Hagley is making large prepa-
Iations for Spring trade, and has placed or
ders direct to manufacturers for a largo
stock of goods, some of which he is receiving
now. Always keeps an immense stock Of
Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Fur
nishing Goods, Trunks, satcbeIs, Umbrel-
las. &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

II WEAR PLASTERS 7-They NAV relieve.
eae they cam cure that lame back, for the kid
nsys are the trouble AID you want a remedy to
act directly Oh their secistiOns, to puriFv and
restore their healthy condition. KfdncySWort
mas that specific aotion-and at the same time
II regulates the bowels perfectly. Don't Wait
to get sick. but get a package to-day, and cure
Yourself. Liquid and dry sold by ali Drur-
Eists.-G trmHnfocn Telegraph.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Take advantage of the great clearing out
sale at Goldsmith's for the next thirty DAYS.
Mover before has a new and desirable stock
of goods been offered at suck a reduction in
prices. SEQ his advertisement in another
column, and be astonished at low prices for
cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01


GOLD. G e .. ssa : 2 mai. nessy.-.
70 tahe subscriptions for the largest. oheapes and
Sesl IIustrstsd family publication in the World.
anyone can become a succesSGuI agent. Sir III.
saS. WoIEs OF art given free to .ubsoribers. Tho
PIice IL 40 IoE t5atalDoSt everybody sabserfhes
ons agent -eperGtaktBg 12O subscriber 10 = dsy.
a isoy asont reports making over $500 clear
Proht In ten daJg. All who co gage make nsnsy
ia.t: You can devote ali your time to the busI.
EoSs. or only JcuT spare time. You need not be
sHny from bone oyer night. You can do. it's
Es'l AZ others. Foil directions and terms free
ELEGANT and expensive Outfit free. If you rsnt
ProhtEbie work eeod US ysur address al once. IL
costs nothing to try the business. No ono lilo On.
cages t"iis to make greAt Address GEosss
eIlHsoN . Co. PoL!lnp6. Maine. JuIyl5s0, ~.
RFS businesS now before fbe public. You
11110 can make money fssisr al woTk Tor
a. than at anything else. Capital DOT reanired =
we viii start you. SI2 E.dsy end 1pWafd6 msde
At home by the induEtrioos. Men. wpDeH, bows
and girls wanted everywhere TO WORT Nov
- the time. You can devote ~yo1Sahoie time 10
the work, oTonly your spare ane6enIs. No otber
ons;ness viii pay you nearly a. veil. No opa
wiling TO work can fail to make enormous nav
by nEagtDg At once. Costly Outfit and 1eym.
free. A great opportunity for maxim rnans.
easily and bonoFsbly. Address TBVE 4 Co. Az.
Hs 9pty JS, i5St-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Ia made from a Sim, lG Tropical LrGf. Of Bcro
Value, eud is & POSITIVE ESDIcay Tor ulltho
diseases that Gauge rEinS IN tho lower part of the
Dizziness, Gravel. Niaterio, ara all difficulties Of
the kidrcE., Liver, oUd Urinary Cresup. For
durizg Pregnancy. it hos 10 equal. Il restores
tho organs thgt nnEe the hiooj1 nEd hence il tho
hest RiCGd purifier. Iii9 tEn on!y known rem
edy that sure B-iEht'G Disease. For Diabetes,
use Warmers safe Diabetes Cure.
For sslc by Drusgist= and caicree ct <; - 7er
bottle, Largest ho:tiC in the market Trv il.
II. Z. T-iEEER & co,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
HOTELS.
CITY HOTEL,
CHARLEsTowN, ". VA,

THE ndersigned worId srespestIul give no.
} tice that sho has assumed charge Of me Cir
Hotel in Charlestownsehd proposeE TO ksspfb
came IN 3 style thai Will rendersifs aeeommoaa-
tioas uuSnIPassed. by any house in the Valley ~
yirginfs. The Table vial be regularly supplied
with the best that the season and markets win
afford, and Rooms kept clean end cum portable.
modatiohs tor hotses az all fimes. ~ reasonable
rstes, and Hack viii convey pAssensefs TO ard
from the Baltimore 4 Ohio and shsaandoahVaE
ley Depets. free OF charge.
P1mising to do All in my power to give ,he
public a hrst-elSas hoGse, 1 respectfully ask .
shHrge OF its patronage.
mrs. MARYD. BRAGG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

A blessing to humanity is what DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup can well be termed, for it has
done more good already than oDy other
medieine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
-~IAtehison Chamnien.l

No BENEFIT An Ipdiana ncwsnaner
thus writes Mr.. George f. Helderle, of
Peru, Ind says that he had suffered very
nuch with rheumatism and used many rene,
dies without benefit. He found. the Desired
relief in st. Jacobs Oil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

sLsErLEssSEss, NERvoueSEss, CAxxor REST
WELL at night, tired in tho morning on rising,
sluggish, pain in the back, which arises from Inc
kidney. with highly coiored urine if allowed to
stand to be thick attended with burning when
voiSed. Thayer's Liver Powders will cure you.
son, Charlestown, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

IF you want a large. stock of Chewing
Tobacco to select. from, go to DALGARN's,
he has twenty kinds, at prices from 40 cts.
sp. Also, Cigars and Smoking Tobacco,
Groceries, Notions. Boots and Shoes. &c. e..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

laAr WHITE ToNGUE demands imnIedinte at
IGNITION: Nothing So quickly regulates fLe svs-
. sn ana keeDs it pure as Warmers Safe kidney
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

sADHcHE, Nervousness. CosTlvESEss or Chol-
: 1sioIous are cured with Thay.rs Liver Povder.
1hs,. y cost rs eta. Sold by druggist every
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
THE BEST QUALITY Of esens
STEAM ENGINES.

,. Betshhosipg ~eouhIiss Tor The sale OF -4 =
I'M. T. THINNER / eos RT3RHs a1n
STATIONARY ri EIgGIRES.
Manufactured at Richmond "a
These Regimes are superior to any hsssloAssof
"trO""os4AaAha public having keyi,.I .,esg s.I
important Improvements. We eaB tspsstsf ss.a-
ton to the arrangement Of the Boiler nd ssG1.r.
beating saFiacs 10 acquired which iS not ussiissd
IN any other TT1ke Of Eneipe, thus eces0iaiaIAe
steam; We heyo = IL, horsc-poveF pa1tsBle ~
CINE OF :hiS mako farEishipg power nj ouy pi,sae,
viii be happy to show itS notion Gnd potnt ont n.
sSPoF'GI PIr,s, GnaLty q Matetist end We1kmss.
shouId cali and get our descriptive eslaiorneans
Pr;es liss Of. Portable Engines. We can ssIftbsfa
ttan s9ginSs and upon more favorable terms
country. $3.50 ftpPrtsT 4 lntpe
June II, 1879. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

{, e,m e TaKE ouR ARvrcx you will lose no time
syrup"-without an equal. Price s5 csnt cough
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Leseas, saysIPzLAs. mnrcuriAl diseases. ssrof.
uia and general debility cur ed by en-
Sisod seareAsr."- Sold by Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

HEADQUARTERS o STOVES, we nye
- now rccsivinE ! fu! Stack of Parlor, Dining
Room c;tlca and Chamber stoves-also the ceis
ehFntcd ,'Stsr'' CooE Stoves. Any stove rot in
stock viii be furnished or short notice. We nut
up every stove we Gel! aud CuRraa tee sct:zf ctioo
Prices low DUKE ( EsTE4
GOLDEN SUN FIREPLACE DoUBIn
~ HEATER i'm DrHved for lSSC, Cor sale bv
DUKE q GALLAGER, hrebt7y
Tl0 LARD Cal Stove PIPE and EI6ows, al
wv sizes, Sheet Ziac, Zinc Stove Boards, for
sSlehy DUKE s. GALLARERE
C6 COIL5 Jute ard Sisel Fodder Yarn. for sale
~ low By DUKE GALLAEER.
Ha6Sausere Griuders-
~ also Combined 6tuher nd Lard Press, for "a lie
by DUKE & GALLAHER.
fIoAL HOBS, ShoTel', Fire Dogs, Shoyels end
Oct. &c, 1850. DUKE L GALLAHER.
CHAMBER SETS. Tin Bread Boxca. Tin c.k.
y Boxes. knife Boxes, LANTERNS, Cake Pans
and meulds, for sale by
Dec. 81. DUKE GALLARER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

There is a family living in Jefferson
eeunty, near tho Clarke line, tbet is remark
able for the height and weight of the mem.
bsrs thereof. The father is 6 feet and ! inch
in height, and weighs 2GO lbs; tho mother
is S feet 10 inches, and weighs 16O lbs -
There are seven sons, ranging from 10 to 81
yeRrs of age, their average height being G
feet 3 aud two.scvonth inches, and tIc;r
average weight is 2I0 lbs. There are also
three daughters, whose average height is 5
feet 6 inches, aad their avcrgs weigh is 100
lbs. Four of the members of this family
now live in Clarke county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
NOVsInIcl 81, y.
SPLlNT COAL.

SNyE have just received n car load Of Splipt
w. Coai-a species OF Csnci Coal, The first we
think that haS ovcT bo'n iEtre@uced to this mar
ket. 1t ia speclnliy intended To- CRATES and open
st9TeS-i;s free bprEirg making tri=htond cheer
lui nFe' !PPifT & &C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

CLARKE lTEMs.-From the Courier we
copy the following:
Mossrs, G. C. Thomas, j. L. Davis and I
Bowman, appointed by the council of Berry
vile to assess the real estate in said corpora,
tlen, return an increase upon the assessment
of 1875 of $40, 900.
The bill before Congress granting to A
y Ford, of Richmond, and 7. z. Perdlsto
OF this county. the use of Government land
At Fortress Monroe for the erection of a hotel.
has been faVorably reported BY the House
military committee.
The board Of directors Of the new bank
elected Mr.. A. Moore, Jr,, president, and
Capt. j. r. Num-, cashier. The. institution
will be known as the Bank Of Clarke County,
and will be opened fer business abent the
FIRST of next April.
A live coon was turned loose On the
streets of Berryvillo last Thursday evening.
and was besot by three or four dogs. The
den.zca of the woods maintained a spirited
Sight for some time with the dogs, but was
finally overcome and killed by them.
BattleteWn Spring Lodge, L. G. T.. has
installed the following officers for the ersp-
Jag quarter T. s. Thompson, G. r: Miss
Ansie Hays!ette, V. I Mrs. Georgia Young
G.; W. Richardson, S.; W. G. Crown, A. S:
". II. Carter, E. S; Miss Rose Lancaster.
Treas o. L. Carter, Marshal j. r. Igler'
"A. NJ; Miss aussjs Stole, L.. II. s.: Miss
Katie Shepherd, R. II. g.; ]. T. Griffith,
Jr, 1. G; B. Trenary, o. G.; W. S. Ker,
foot, p. W. c. and L.. D.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
DITCHING, EXCAYATIKa. 40

THE Undersigned stiff eGsrs biz ssrsfc..
Ditehing and Ezcaysting Of all kiBds-pi1ri5.
CiS.erns, Ponds. celi9rs. &e--updeEaken II mod.
crate rstes' and taithlutiy executed Orders isft
At residence, on West CoHgrsss st., will rseeirs
prompt attention. Blasting also done In : no
fsetory manner and at lowest rates
MaTcbf9. 1871. WESLEY Iowpv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Among which arc
SUGARS. CoFFEEs. TEAS. sYRUPs, 8 ICES
pRovIsIoNs,-Bpcon, Flour, Corr Meal,
Lard, &c:, Fish of ali varisties, Canned. Goods of
all kinds.
CoNFEcTioNs,-Pl0in and French Candy,
Oranges apd Lemons, Prunes, DAteS and Figs1
Fancy Crackers and Cakes.
have in store n full and well-Rssorted Stock of
QUEENS. GLASS MODEM. Willow,
STONE aed EkRTHEE WARES,
which ! win Ufer at bO;tcro price,. Smoking aad
CHEWING TOBACCO, CIGARS,
Cigarettes. Cignl smokers, Pipes. &C.
mention Shove q few leading departments OF
my busincSs in all brenches Of ImForted. Don.s.
tic staple and Fancy Grocsries. aim TO buy
Carefully. and to 70 Feprescntmy goods thbtevery
one dea ling with me will h1vo renSon TO DO pleased
and satisfied. and those who have not favored me
with a call are cordially invited TO do SO nd cz.
anime my goods. PrOmi,ins in all cssss cour-
teoue reatment,I AIN always willing to show
Goods and give prices. All orders will receive
prompt and careful attcn lion. Goods delivered
in corporation limits free of charge by a reliable
Porter.
COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange
for G1ods. Respectfully,
June s, 1880. r. ":
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

w h9ye OF hsnd a Stock of tre.h ROUND
ne ofsr Tow for Cash. IPptTr I I,ne
March 8, 1850.
TUsT resolved . lot Of nice RATS aud c1Ps.
Deer tsI n i14 and Boys. e4rnYrv
HAVE Just received an invoice ofsSooIen
Goods, Factory -nsde-Yeune & Tfmherfs Eess
make j. HIRLEY SMITH, -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

StoRN taken in exchange for Goods at msftet
~ price. !. SHIRLEY SMITH,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
FRESH OYSTERS.

EHAhftLtES supplied with Fresh OYSTERS daily,
4 by 'he plat, qusrt or gallon, at !ov rates, 6S11
FiSNELL CO..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

CLARKE ITEMs.-From the Courier we
copy the following:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Maryland, sep;. :, Is1s.-LNsi j.SsSSr we %, f-cr % ,
box o: JOVr remedy. for OEe Of ctr customer, aaJ II -. IA
HIsrhet cure Of bsn. We have Aaa'her FgEt.u.s- re~ .
va az tbs N&ae way. SHG wish ~ 5e'grsH tat e. 80 -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
TIMING SHOP REMOYED..

removed my TIN SHOP back to the
- Ntain street, to the room OF N.s Mary Brown,
store. viii be glad to see my old friends and e..
toners, and am prepared to do all kinds Of
Elm AND SHEET-IRGN WORK.
AND SCOUTING A SPECIALITY
MY Tinwsre WILDE sold at the bottom prices.
o. Remember the Third Door.
October 90, 1878.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01
Chest Refrigeratorp.
GEA i. LI&E1 & CO.

S>ABh this opportunity u than, ,sr ts.tr a
g patrons iUr their mcsI IiLc.ai rst;on. ~ E-fS
'pfthG last year, AID hope hy.atI ri.,ttn,arf ~
ard iS'r 6cali3g to inertia e"atiausnrs 81 the 80
s'i"e' '.0 cell Jrst rate goriB Away dc moi ,.u
aVeIyt9tns soid,-te be retn'acd II NIT as gUAran.
teed. IL is our detine, and slso pleasure .Ios.II on,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-03-01

Anti Freczing cistern
3er Baskets, Lard Cans,
DUKE + GALLAHER.
Plate Stoves. Coal Stoves,
DUKE
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-01

Sorriatowu tterntd,


A member of the Yale class Of 1861
surprised his classmates at their re-
centtwenty years meeting, by coming
back ~ the mayor Of u thriving city
on tho Pacific slope to which he had
gone from Cleveland few years ago.
As he had been very quiet man
in college, aud eschewed politics, md
was supposed to baven no ambition for
public distinction, his class. mates de-
manded IN explanation.
WELL no said, 81 was living
in peace, under my own vine and fig
tree in the outskirts Of the city, with
no thought Of office, when ! was apall-
cd by n visit from q committee, who
rendered me the nomination for may
or ! told them had no tastes and
no qualification for such place and
peremptorily declined. They left,
but us they passed out one of them
stopped on the threshold, and said re-
proachfully, ''lts too bad, for you're
the last man there is left" The next
morning they appeared on the same
errand and received the same reply,
and as they went away the same
man fingered to repeat, OFFS too
bad, for you're the last one left"
What do You mean by such non
sense ~ said /. Isn't the city tnll of
people who would I'll IL well ~ son,
pshaw" he reioined; "why, you
know that Jones is Treasurer, and
Brown is City Clerk, and Smith he's
Police Judge, and Jenkins is Auditor,
and you are the only Ohio man loft"
The class unanimously voted that
Bob was excused for taking Office
when his Ohio feeling were thus APP
pealed to.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-01

large crowd over from this city to
witness the launch, and all returned
home delighted with their Visit. The
harbor boat Andy Fulton was ut hand
when the launch took place, and
after chasing the new boat some dis.
lance, caught her aud towed her
back to the foot Of the ways from
whence she came, there to remain
until she is furnished and ready to
make her trial trip preparatory to
leaving for her new field Of labor.
The honor Of christening the new
boat was conferred upon Miss Lizzie
Hellich, u beautiful and accomplished
young lady Of Cincinnati, and she
did 1t In most heroic and graceful
manner. Her maid Of honor was
Miss Florence Mccain, Of Jefferson
vile.
Capt. Jas. O'Neal, Superintendent
OF the line, and under whose special
supervision the two boats are being
built, was present, md expressed
himself highly pleased with the
launch, and he is proud Of the work
the Towards are doing Ia the CON
struction of his magnificent boats.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-01
A MIRACULOUS BATTLE.
How Texas Independence Was Gain.
cd nj san JncintO--Unveiling
ofa Monumental Com.
nemOrntive Pc.

New York Times.


In 1876, on the 2lst of April, was
fought, IN some respects, and cS-
pecially as to the numbers engaged
on both sides and the results of the
conflict, one OF the most remarkable
battles iii the annals of modern his
tory. The Texans, in an effort to
gain independence from Mexico were
engaged in what seemed to be hopes
less and desperate struggle. Through
the incapacty OF their leaders the
gallant Texans were sent out in de-
tachlnents only to be slaughtered by
their overwhelming and barbarou-
foes. The flower of the Texas troops
had fallen in battle on every hin and
plain Of West Texas. A body of rs
gallant men as ever faced battle
storm were massacred to the last
man in heroic defence Of the an
cient Church of the Alamo in San
Antonio. Texas had not q single de-
fender left in all the vast region from
the river Brazos to the Rio Grandc,
while General Houston, the com
mander-in chief, who had never
fought battle, and had never ceased
to retreat before the advancing enc
my was in the marshes near what is
now the city Of Houston, in full re-
treat for the sanctuary to be afforded
by the neutral ground of Louisiana
in the United States.
This was the desperate state Of af-
fairs in Texas on the DIST of April,
1896, when Houston's Texans only
800 strong were suddenly confronted
by the advance guard of Santa
Anna himself; but the Texans then
and there declared they would re-
treat no farther, but would strike one
blow for their well-nigh hopeless
cause. The men were mustered by
companies and battalions, line Of
battle was formed, and the entire
force of Texans, animated by despair
a desire to avenge the slaughter and
atrocities that had been practiced