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Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
Written for the Ledger.
A GIFT.
ALICE HULL LEWTON.

A little group had gathered
Round a tiny open grave,
Where the wood birds sang their
sweetest,
And billowy grasses wave;
Where the golden beams of sunlight
Sifted the green boughs through,
And monuments of natures own
Outvied the sc%ulptured yew.
Mid the sounds of sobs and signing
The casket was lowered in place.
Each stricken one a snowy bloom
Cast gently 'bove the hidden face,
But the little child the father held,
A tender babe of scarce three
years,
Her offering refused to give,
Holding it the closer midst her
tears.
"Give it, DEAR" the father gently
urged,
Gwen mamma gave her flower
So"
Quick answered the childish treble,
Mamma gave hers to God, you
know"
1t was only a child's ~conceit,
But like a healing balm it fell
On a mothers sorroWful heart,
Giving her strength to say, " 'Tis
well.n
Laddonia, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

MEXICO, Mo-, Sept. 80, 1890.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
LPost office at Mexico, Mo-, for the
week ending Oct. 2, 1890, and which,
if not called for within two weeks, will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office at
Washington, ID. e.
John R. R. Campbell, w. NJ.
Capridge, Geo. Finch, F. l.. Gay,
Flora B. Hawkens, Annie Hinch,
Annie Lelase, Mrs. Robt. Ragsdale,
Mrs. w. NJ. Reed, E. A. Smell, c.
C. White, A. R. Williams, Matte
Mcdonald.
.INo- w REATry p NJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Under the new game law 1t il
legal to kill quail between the LIST
of October and the LIST of January.
From all reports, the sportsmen
will not lack for amusement this
fall. 1.-THE woods ara full of
quail" to use a common express
ion. and so far, the birds have ex-
hibited no signs of migrating.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Mrs. s. A. McMullen, OF Craw-
ford county, Mo-, aged 5e years.
and VIM. l.. Craig, of Galloway
county, NO., aged 63 years, were
united in marriage by Rev. Bahblt'
of st. Louis Conference NJ. IL
Church, at the residence OF tins
bride on the 25th inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Mrs. Nellie Anderson and little
son. of Monroe City, are in Mexico
on a visit to the formers parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Patterson. They
will be accompanied to st. Louis
by Miss Annie Patterson this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
MILK WANTED !.
CREAMERY TO BE OPENED AT RUSH
HILL OCTOBER 6.

The Rush Hill Creamery will
open ON October 6. The highest
market price will be paid for milk.
Farmers should call now and make
contracts. Skinned milk will be
returned. 7. HORN,
25 At E. FEUTZ,
Proprietors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Buy Tennent Stribling Shoe Co.'S
"Never Rip" school shoe. They
will wear better, fit better and look
better than any custom shoe made.
Turner, Jackson Il Co. keep and
guarantee them. 1885,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

The settlers in the eastern por-
ton of Colorado are in destitute
circumstances and are calling for
public aid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Geo. Robertson has been employ
ed by the city to assist in the case
of Hiram Hunter VS.. the City of
Mexico for damages for injuries
claimed to have been received from
falling on a defective side walk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

The Audrain County Medical
dssy will meet Saturday night
the office of DR.. Cave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

St. Louis boots and shoes to the
front. The workmen making them
eat Missouri beet, eggs, butter,
etc Ask for Tennent Stribling
Shoe Co = shoes. For sale and
warranted by Turner, Jackson &
Company % st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Inc BroOkfeld Argus says: The
Fe1'co LEDGER, Bob Whites pa
IS fourteen years old and Bob
Is younger every year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
Be sure and call and inspect la
Crosse Lumber Co. sstock

Tom Roberts has moved his
restaurant and lunch counter one
door south of Roden & Altepeter's
grocery store, on west side oil
Washington street, where he would
be pleased TO have all his old cue.
toners, as well as new ones, call
andDsee him. 4tw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

uiss Nadine Bush, of Centralla,
Whiting the family of j. W.
Iuhison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

The Lacrosse Lumber Co., form
eriy sold lumber dealers, now
gives the consumer, through its
many branch yards, the advantage
OF good grades at low prieess One
profit saved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

If you trade where you can buy
the best goods for the least money
you will trade with McLoney &
Frank. 4td 2tW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Always bear in mind that Nc
Loney & Frank a offer to sell
goods for less than any other house
in Mexico. Call and see if they
will. 4td 2tw,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Niss Carrie Olive, of Lebanon,
h, is visiting her cousin, J. NJ.
lty, and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

|iae ladies of the Christian
s'ch will give an oyster supper
'ie basement of the church,
play night, Oct. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Clarence Rothwell left last night
! 81. Louis to attend the Missouri
|sdical College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Born, on Sept. 2Sth, to Mr.. and
PC. C. Ecton, four miles east
Mexico, a daughter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
You are saving one profit by buy
ing CT la Crosse Lumber Co.
Mares Wanted.

1 will be in Mexico, Mo, on
Friday and Saturday, October 3
and 4, to buy plug mares from 4
to 7 years old Want them bred to
good jacks or horses. Will pay
liberal prices. Will be at Morris
livery stable. 0. P. JONES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
AENOPHoN,

Other people save money by buy
Ing of la Crosse Lumber Co., be-
sides getting better grades. Why
should YOU not do the Same7
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Robinson, the champion
!. oaes rider of the world, and
VII be In Mexico this week.
SEEMING out to have his an
: qs,,l hunt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

All Tennent stribling Shoe Co.'s
custom boots and shoes made in
st. Louis by honest labor. No
penitentiary work. Ask for them
at Turner, Jackson Il Co.'s and
take no other. 23-6t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
JNo. W. BEATTY, p. NJ

Buy your lumber OF La Crosse
Lumber Co. at Laddonia, vandaIia,
Mexico AuxvaSse and Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

We are informed that a larger
acreage of wheat is being sown this
year than for a good many year
mast
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

: s.'auid see Miss Ida Spen.
hii iinery, velvets, corsets,
SC, before buying. She
yau goods as low as the
: Dress making a specially.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Vice. President Morton has clos.
ed his "Shoreham'' saloon at
Washington, and now his guests at
Shoreham will "drink" over other
bars,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

W VS. will have a public
at his place just north
On tuesday, Oct. Z. Some
49, registered Eolstein stock
,.s.sa See advertisement in
ssskly LRDaxa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

slplla Turner has sued to be
pred from her husband, Samuel
f.. She charges him with
a.aI drunkenness, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Ihs Hancock Post G. A. R., Of
b city, donated S. to the ex-
Moderate Home fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

6us Pasqueth ia home from Kan
Gty, where he spent several
p visiting friends and taking in
! iair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Horace Mundy returned from ST.,
puis Tuesday night where he sold
er load Of cows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

I. Z. Davidson, of Boone Coun-
and Miss E. T. Davis, of Au
IN county, were licensed to wed
.iav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

=. srench's family left yester-
af u. Louis, to reside. DR..
ae' will remain in this city
{ siisnd to his practice,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Mexico LADY and a Baltimore,
l., gentleman will be married in
puDle of months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

The boys have got the goods and
don't forget they make the prices.
4td 2tw. McLoney & Frank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Nestie Ridgeway, OF Mid
"@a, who has been visiting
' 10 Rush Hill, was in Mex
y on her way home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

ae. q. T. Northern and Mrs.
'ali' and children returned
6 fisblo, Colo, last night
s'e hey have been spending
saa4ner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

sxIGov. Hardin is in Farber at
ling the Audrain District Bap-
Association which is in progress
lat place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

ars. Herman and Mrs. Squlres
yesterday to make an extended
Ei to friends in Wellsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Mn. ]. P. Clark is going to re-
AL her house on Clark Avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Bob Buckner, of Auxvasse, ship
lone car of mules to st. Louis
|ussdsy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Eherif Adams went over to Full
lD.day to take Miss NJ. Force
he insane asylum.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Aaron frank, who has been
visiting friends in this city, left for
his home, Little Rock, Ark, last
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

|. <. Laughlin is home from a
(znsss trip to Virginia, where he
; large property interests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Ernest Barlle, of near Rush Hill,
dqussday night of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

: creed had a couple of
III town Tuesday. One
= 10 - pounds and the other
- { Sere the largest we ever
re raised this year by
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Miss Daisy Robinson is in St.
[,s;s attending the Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Fbos. Harrison left this after
Isa for Curryville to buy stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

s,on Frank, OF Little Rock,
i, ia here on a visit to friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

The best line OF mems underwear
in Mexico just arrived at McLoney
4 Franks. It'd 2tw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Can. Psndleton, of Wright City,
hare .hs guest of Pete Dudley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

New and stylish line of hats just
arrived at McLonsy & Franks,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

McLoney & Frank carry the best
line of boots and shoes in Audraiu
county. Aid 2LW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Ed. Pitcher returned to Vandalia
last night from Arkansas where he
caught the swindlers who lately
did I'D Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Use Lacrosse Lumber Co.. ready
mixed paints. Guaranteed strictly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Niece.
To Whom it Shall Concern
Mexico, Mo-, Sept. 30.-Take
notice that my wife, Sophia Tur-
ner, has left my bed and board
without cause, and against my So
iicitation to return persists in re-
manning away, and l will under no
circumstances be and remain liza.
he for any debts che may make
,gaInst me. SAM TURNER.
Miss Rosamond leaves again fol
St Louis this week TO select pat.
! erl,h for her opening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

BE sure and let la Crosse Lumber
Co. to figure your bill. They will save
YOU money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

g;l.On Il Co. shipped a car OF
-. 10 St. Louis last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Wallace & Bolts shipped one Car
!. A,s. to st. Louis Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02
LETTER LIST,

La Crosse Lumber Co., wholesale
yard, planning mill, dry kiIns, Louis
ana. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-10-02

Shall Conard, north of town,
:. ,sry suddenly Sunday.
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Princess di Co,onnd.

mining town, and has this to say about the
aid given by American Ministers to En-
gland:
AT last, when PHELPS became Minister,
the BonyDges succeeded In making head
way. Minister Phelps was an honest, WELL
meaning elderly gentleman, who, finding
himself transplanted from the peaceful re-
tirement of private life in one of the QuieteSt
cities in the United States to the life and ac-
tivity of the greatest city of the world, lost
his head. In mary of the emergencies he
found himself called upon to face he lacked
the necessary determination, decision and
sternnesS requisite to sueceSsful hlling OF
the post. His presentations were frequently,
both as to number and character, the subject
of severe criticism.
"Phelps Jr., the son, seemed to have a
perfect genius for getting into speculations
which did not pay, and lost good deal of
money. The acquaintance of this young
man Mr.. Bonynge assiduously cultivated
With his shrewd business sense and knowl-
edge he was enabled, it is said. to get young
Phelps into several ventures which, differ
ing very materially from his previous ex-
periences, returned more than handsome re-
suits. In word, young Mr.. Phelps was
taken in hand by the astute Mr.. Bonynge,
and Phelps pere proved duly grateful in the
only way he could prove his gratitude-by
according social favors. Taking the Be-
nynges as their social proteges the Phelpses
were enabled, as a result of Mr.. Phelps
official position, to launch them in society.
Thus did the Bonynges obtain their start
=" Another good story is told Of how Mr..
Bonynge managed to capture. so to speak,
the present American Minister. As has
been already narrated, the BonyngeS owe
their social start entirely to the aid of the
Phelpses, and, naturally. they have in con-
sequence a very lively appreciation Of the
value of the legations friendly influence.
When the last Presidential election was
heing held in the United States, the b.
nynges were on thorns as to the result and
when the cable dispatches to England an
nounced the defeat of Mr.. Cleveland they
were in despair. Why? Because, of course,
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PHOEBE CARY'S NECKLACE.

"A Collection of Trinkers, Each One of
Which Represented Friend.
The late Phoebe Cary, the poet, who, with
her sister Alice, may be said to have insti-
tuted the first literary salon in New York,
had quaint cOnceit of forming necklace
of objects of all colors and sizes, some valu-
able and some not, which should be contrib
uted by her friends. She was given all sorts
Of stones and trlnkets, some of them having
double meaning and celebrating some pc
culiarity, or indicating the personality OF
the donor.
For instance Mr.. Barnum's gift to her
was the fin of a fish in the shape of jewel,
which he facetiously told Miss Cary stood
for his name-Phineas. Among the other
sides Mr.. Barnum We're Horace Greeley,
Oliver johnson, Miss Mary l.. Booth,
Junius III. Browne, Albert ID. Richardson,
Frank b. Carpenter, Mrs. Mary Clemmer
Ames. Robert Dale Owen, James c. Derby,
Mrs. NJ. Louise Thomas, John Russell
Young, Alvin j. johnson, Whitelaw Reid
and Robert Bonner.
Miss Cary did not hesitate to lew con-
tributions upon all her intimate associates,
and simple little memento was accepted as
graciously as the most elaborate ornament,
her declared object being to own something
which represented to her the personality Of
these friends. She never failed to wear the
necklace on each Of her Sunday evening re-
ceptioDS.
Phoebe Cary's necklace is not as cele-
brated as one which belonged to a certain
royal lady century ago. but if the descrip-
ton OF each of those little souvenirs care
lessly strung on its thread of silk could be
given, with history Of their celebrated
donors, and their reunions at the homes of
the two brilliant sister poetesses, it might
prove as interesting If not as thrilling as
that about Queen Mary Antoinette's .eN.
Y, Press.
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ovERRUN WITH TRAMPs.
at. Louis County Up IN Arms 3 gaiist u
Auaovfpz Pesfa.

T.
Annoying Pests.
The female portion of st Louis County IS
excited and the male portion IS up ia arms.
Tho professional tramp in his various guises
Is me cause. Petty roB5eries. insults and
annovances of y more or less serious nature
haye been numerous 81 bate Tbs. PEI o3
of the cosnty bordering On tke city 10 more
disturbed than any other. There is aoso-
Iutely no protection Hh5D protection - neefl-
ed. Farmers leave their wives and daugl-
ters at hcme while they 90 70 work n the
fields, and expect 10 be SUNNI 9Itel 10 shen
assistance AZ sny moment On Friday morn
ing Mrs. Ziegers Was attending 10 ner
household duties AZ her residence, near the
junction of tbs Fee Fee and Lakeland roads,
While her husband was absent IN the bela.
The doorway WRS suddenly &Inened by TWO
aIeD, who demanded what money she had in
the house. She protested that she had none,
whereup0n she was seized by one OF the ruf-
fans and ehokeG repeatedly until she was
almost lifeless.
When the husband returned he found his
wife unconscious. The neighbOrs were
notified and posse was at once ORGANIZED.
The country in the immediate vicinity was
thoroughly searched, but the men could not
be found. All night long the highway was
watched by men armed with shotgunS ana
other weapons, and more than one traveller
was halted and made to give an account Oh
himself before lie was allOWeu 10 pIUCeeu VI
his journey.
Robbery was evidently the only object Of
the parties who attacked Mrs Zegers. For
time her life was despaired of, but she
was thought TO be out of danger yesterday.
Steps have been taken toward the organiza-
ton OF vigilance committee and delegated
members will watch the highways night and
day. Suspicious characters will be halted
and unless they can give good account of
themselves they will be turned over to the
Sheriff of the county as Migrants. This is
the plan proposed and, although there may
be legal technicalities, the farmers are de.
termined that they will rid the county of
tramps-iegally if possible, but by other
means if necessary. = st. Louis Globe
namncrat
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italian store three yards OF unhleached domes-
tic, and young Mr.. Todd, who was with Them
with red keel (for they had no pencllsi made a
star In the upper left-hand corner. II
looked so blank, however, that some one
suggested that they paint a grizzly hear
thereon, which Mr. Todd proceeded io 40 With
the same red keel. The bear was represepred
with his mouth open, as though he was ahnut IN
make war upon the star. The flag sill seamed
TO be unfinished. 1t was thought inat a border
would add TO II, and this George W Williams
furnished with one of his red fannel shirts
which was torn In strips and Darrow harder
sewed on the top, bottom and outer end and
That nag was then and there raised. "N' any
Ibe nag, which was hoisted as a signal n, In.
dependence because its supporters wars mn ", an,
thoflZed 10 use the American colors ~ 'hav
would have preferred). was hauled dow. M
the J1th Of July when the insvraan ~
received news OF the declaration of war ag.ins,
Mexico by the United States, and of lie sa,nra
OF California by Commodore SIoat II naad
scarcely be added that the news was ra.a ureS
band ' pa'iioile little
In addition to the Bear flags preserved ,v ,,o
loneeis, inc society has another relic ~ , tno
carry Gays OF American immigration In m, y. 4, sne
"a unteu states flag, some 6xl4 ipcbes IN ;a
20 which IS attached an interesi,np htss s,zv'
oune iIihe IN l845 or 1876 narfv n u, Ny
so1rlans settled In the upper Saeramsr VI M NIs
ley and when the Fourth OF July calne aronn a.
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the defeat of the Democratic candidate
meant a change in the Minister to London
and loss of their friend and patron Mr'
" In truly practical spirit, however, Mr.;
Bonyrge set about making the best OF pau
job. He at once repaired to the Y nis su
States, and there lay anXlousiy III wais ~ ~
the announcement OF the appolntihei,. ~ I, u y
new Minister to England. VINO Wouio ~ NC
1t was very vital question! b.
Eat last MI. Lincoln's name was sen! III ~, W
the Senate by President Harrison anu tne Wv.
appointment was duly confirmed Dy that
body. Then Mr.. Bonynge went 10 WoIh.
He ascertained by what steamer Mr.. Lincoln
would sail for Europe and pr0ceeded 10 lilill-
self take passage by that vessel. Neediess
to describe how, on the way across, the Gu
terprising Mr.. Bonynge made hlmseiI aernte &c
able to the new Minister, who certainly Ill,
tie suspected that this new acquaintance iad
been to the trouble of a journey OF 1000 nles
all on his account. Thus did MIR. Bonynse
succeed in worming his way into the az
quaintance of the new representative OF the
United States at London.
Before very long certain persons IN So
ciety found that Mr.. Bonynge very Wisely
kept an excellent chef, and other socially
wel-placed, although impecunious indivd-
uals. discovered that Mr.. Bonynge's purse
strings were not too tightly laced when 1t
became question of making disbursements
which might bring social returns in the not
too distant future. Also, certain eminent
personages, having numerous charitable
fadS, became alive to the fact that the
Bonynges might ever be relied upon for hand
some subscriptions to any pet charity, and
well lit Is an adage that cnarliy covers
multitude of sins.
So much for the history of one Family
Brief biographies of each of the Americans
of title are appended to the book.
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En- 5tsHt mentd after the eitv enjoyed com
uatatiT 'iaR-us3,y itCa Ise, bui on tDe night OF
the ID a.ay, 1851 ~ Il o'clock, hre burst
oIt wAica carried away $4,000 900 worth OF
rrgpeI-y anG consumed POGO houses, which
stood upon tie eighteen blocks conlpr,sing tie
b4sineSs center Of town. Houses deemed DTe-
proof CTambiel before the scOrcDiDg blast, ana
ouiy Gys OF the most substantial brick buildings
on Montgomery steel escaped destruction. The
ruined district extended three.quaTtets Oi 4 mile
fren, nc~th 10 soJnh ana third OF mile from
e-s. 10 west. Tie flames started In an up
hosiery store Oh The south side of The plaza, aud
were supposed TO nave been or i1csBdiary origi1.
Severe a. was tEe calamity 0ccasiOned by this
disaster !. was 10 be followed by another which.
though tie lecuniSry loss was not near so great,
Inflicted blow uron tie community thai was
almost crushing in lis effect. This was the
sixth graf ere which originated in a small
frame house ca the north side OF Pacific street,
Ing TO The algh wind which prevailed It spread
Powell 20 SaBsor1e, aud from Clay 10 Broad way.
The loss amounted 70 50, 100000.
Iais iast disaster put an end 20 the shinge
houses aud cotton walls, which up to that time
so largely prevailed, and the improvements
aITeTward became more substantial. Fire War
dens were appointed by the city to inspect new
buildings, clsterns were multiplied, the fire APP
paratus was Increased 10 thirteen powerful en-
gines and this q W order of things coupled with
stringent regulations which were vigorously en-
forced, soon revived public confidence and en-
couIagei the citizens to rebuild their fallen
homes. The volunteers remained in existence
until 1868 when their place was taken by the
paid File Department.
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for their better preservation, and attached to the
euidon {about which the society had no in1ofma-
lion until II came into their hands, Is the letter
of transmission which accompanied II from Inc
donor Acknowledgement Joseph W. Revere,
VINO under date of February 20, 1874, from
Norfistown, n. j.. says:
"At the suggestion OF General Sherman, beg
leave to send to your society herewith. guldon
formerly belonging to the Sonoma Troop oil the
California Battalion, 1916 for preservation.
This cuiGon found among the effects OF that
troop when | hauled down the bear nag at
Sonoma and substituted the nag OF the
United States on the 9TH of July, 1S46,
and have preserved 1t ever since.' u
THE BEAR FLAG WAR.
The history OF the movement which gave rise
to these flags is best told IN the following Dref
account 10 which the Pioneers have given the
sanctlop OF their Endorsement:
CAPTAIN J. C.. Fremont, at the head OF an ex-
plorinp expedition sent GU by the Government
OF the United States, having entered California
without leave of the Mexican Government was
encamped at Mount Gabilan in February, 1876
when dispute arose between him ana native
Californian about horse which the later Claimed
as stolen Fremont refused TO surrender the
horse and defed the Mexican authorizes, VINO
had no troops that could safely attack Inc
American riemen. This defiance provoked
very angry feeling among the natives,
some OF whom advocated the driving oil Inc
Americans out OF the country. Their language