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PALMER'S TRIAL.
Continued Till To- Day Several I'm
portant Witnesses Absent.

Continued Till To- -Day-SeveraI I'M
pOrtant Witnesses Absent.
Judge Johnson's court was crowded
yesterday morning, the trial jury being
on hand to answer to their names and
make their excuses, if any, for not serv-
ing for the term. About twenty of them
presented what they considered valid ex-
cuses, but the court was obdurate, and
with the exception of those who were not
on the assessment roll, not many were
excused.
The trial of J. l.. Palmer was on the
calendar for yesterday morn ing and the
prospect of a weary siege in the jury box
probably had it's due effect in making
them anxious to be excused from serY-
ing.
After all whom the court thought
proper had been excused, Judge Johnson
stated that Judge Arnot of Alpine
County had kindly consented to sit in the
Palmer case, as well as that of Gilman VS..
McClatchy.
! Judge Arnot called the Palmer case,
when a. l.. Hart, attorney for the de-
! tense, stated that subpenas for witnesses
for the defense had been issued, and that
at this time it was impossible to tell with
certainty which OF them had not been
| served. Twentythree, at least, had not
| been served, and some of them seemed to
be evading service, one having gone to
Europe to avoid it. The Sheriff had been
diligent in trying TO serve the parties and
had made several journeys for that pur-
pose. He wished to prepare an affidavit
to cover these points, and as 1t would
necessarily include part OF the evidence
of the twenty-three absentees, this would
| take some time, and be asked that the
case be continued till to-day to enable
! him to prepare it.
Judge Arnot asked if. providing the
case were continued till next Monday,
counsel would be prepared.
! Mr.. Hart answered that he thought the
interests of the people would be better
served by continuing it till to-day. The
trial has already been heavy expense to
the county.
District Attorney Ryan said he did not
wish to embarass or Earass the defense,
but he thought they ought to have known
in proper time that their witnesses had not
| been Subpenaed.
A. j. Bruner, who is associated with
General Hart in the defense, stated that
he had endeavored to ascertain yesterday
by telephoning to the Sheriff of YOlo and
other counties whether the subpenas had
been served, but was unsuccessful. Sheriff
o. Neil had been to San Francisco and had
only last night returned. When the case
was continued last November, on ac-
count of the Jetferis trial, all the wit
nesses were present and ready, and the
defense made no objection to the con-
tinuance. Now several OF the most i'm
portant witnesses for the defense were
absent, and it was only just to the defense
that 1T should have the opportunity to
present this affidavit.
The court instructed the jurors and wit
neSses to be present at 10 A. NJ. to-day.
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Killed.
Special to the REcoRD-UN1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
LITTLE Rock, Jan. .16.-Governor Fish
back has received information of a reign
of terror which exists among the colored
population of the town of Black Rock.
Black Rock is the center of large manu-
featuring and lumb district, and owing
to the present financial strigency large
number of men are out Of employment.
Among them are many lawless charac-
ters, who have organized for the purpose
of driving all negroes out of town. They
have succeeded in the intimidation OF
many factory owners so far that they
have discharged all the negroes in their
employ.
Last night the following notice was
posted in public place: "All negroes
must leave this town inside of ten days
or take what follows, and all who have
houses rented to them must fire them. or
we will fire the houses inside of ten days
Negroes, don't let this slip your mind. /"
This was followed by verbal and writ
ten notices on mill and factory men that
they must discharge every negro in their
employ or their property would be
burned. The mills and factories are
guarded and the streets patrolled by men
armed with WinchesterS.
The other side claims that they have
promise of outside help, and serious
trouble seems imminent The colored
population numbers about 800, and are
completely cowed. About one-third have
left. and most Of the others will 60 if the
millmen should follow the advice of the
white caps.
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CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.

An Opinion by the Attorney-General
Which May Hinder Its Enforcement.
WAsHIN GToN, Jan. l6.-The Secretary
of the Treasury recently requested of the
Attorney-General an opinion as to
whether Consular officers of China sta
toned in foreign countries can properly
certify to statements which the certificates
are required to set forth. The Attorney
General holds that the Identification of a
Chinese person should be evidenced by
certificate issued by the Government of
which he may be a subject The
Government can act, he holds in
the issuance of such certificates only
through officers and agents. If it
chooses to select consular officers in for
eign countries as such officers and
agents, it has the right so to do. This
opinion, with previous one OF the At
torney-General, that Cinnamon en- route
to other countries can pass in transit
through the United States, will hinder
the enforcement of the Chinese Exclu
sion Act
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Captain J. W. Mitchell of Latrobe
passed through the city yesterday, en-
route to San francisco.
J. u. Saunders, Justice of the Peace of
Dunnigan, y olo County, is in the city, a
witness in the Palmer trial.
Maurice MORRISON, the distinguished
German actor, has arrived in the city to
complete arrangements for the produc-
ton of "Othello'' on the 23d inst.
Thomas A. Cody. former Sacrament
tan, but now OF Auburn, passed through
the city yesterday on his return home
from an extended visit to relatives in
Salinas Valley.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
Fred G. Miles, Aloha; w. II. Scott, New
York; II. q. Greene, Willows; j. e.
French, Loomis; G. Ii. Stagman, San
Francisco; William G. Z. Boyer, New
York; Miss NJ. Davis, Folsom; S. D..
SCHNEIDER, Dunsmuir; Mrs. g. Walsh, a.
III. Rose, San Francisco.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
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Cured on Sunday evening and not on
Monday morning; that Conductor Brown,
without orders, ordered the engine to
proceed down the track several miles to
the Austin Creek bridge, which was re-
ported to have been choked up with de-
bris. He took with him four employees
of the road and three others who went
for pleasure. The engine had arrived at
Austin Creek, when Brown, with Ian
tern in his hand, proceeded across it to
investigate, and found the water over the
caps OF the bridge. He then proceeded
down the track for half mile, and was
about to return, when he heard cries for
help. He returned to the bridge but could
not see anything, as the water was then
forty feet deep. Upon further examine
ton he found that part of the bridge was
gone, and that the engine had plunged
into the stream. He remained at the
scene of the accident all night, and re-
turned to Duncan's Mill early the next
morning, somewhat deranged. 1t is re-
ported to-day that he is out OF his mind.
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MURDERER McNULTY.
He is Apparently Resigned to His

He is Apparently Resigned to His
Fate.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16.-When seen
at the County Jail John McNulty. the
condemned murderer, was in very des-
perate mood. He had heard of the Gov
ernor's decision and in discussing it said:
81 suppose my last chance is now gone,
but l hoped and firmly believed that a
different decision would have been made
by the Governor ] have had the death
watch placed upon me several times, but
/ expect this will be the last. 1t is hard
lines, but [ must submit. l understand
that my attorney, Carroll Cook, who has
fought so hard to save me from the gal
lows, has not given up yet, but will pre-
sent some new points for The considera-
ton of the Supreme Court Judges that
may aid my cause. He has been untirlng
in my behalf and may yet succeed in saw
ing me from death, but have about lost
hope"
McNulty. while feeling very blue and
Respondent is apparently resigned to his
fate
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PICKED THE BEST.
Burglars Make selection From a
IaiIor'S Stock.

Burglars Make selection From a
Iailor'S Stock.
Burglars entered the tailor shop of c..
McCallum on J street, between Fourth
and Fifth, late Monday night and sue
ceeded in carrying away goods valued at
betwe cen $400 and $500.
The midnight marauders broke open
window in the rear of the place and then
forced open the door leading into the
shop proper.
When Mr.. McCallum opened his store
yesterday morning he found things In
state of chaos. Valuable bolts of goods
were scattered promiscuously around the
room, and a tin cash box was carried
into rear room whore it was broken
open and it's only contents, a pistol, was
taken away.
Mr.. McCallum is of the opinion that
the crime was committed by person or
persons familiar with the premises. as
the goods stolen were selected from
separate stacks of bolts of cloth.
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THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL.
Insurgent Forces Defeated With Grea
Loss of Life.


Insurgent Forces Defeated With Great
Loss of Life.
MoNTEvIDEo, Jan. 16.-General La
wares, before leaving Bage, beheaded all
the loyal prisoners he had taken. Later
reports from Bage give particulars of an
important Government victory. After
the rebels had executed the prisoners and
were retreating from Bage they were in-
tercepted by the Government relief COL
umn and a hot fight followed and La
vares' forces quickly put to flight, but
not until they had LETT 400 dead on the
field. The loyal losses were four officers
and Ihirty-siX men killed and ninety
wounded.
STRANGLING PRISONERS.
Rio JANEIRo, Jan. 16.-The insurgent
forces have captured the Island of Eu-
gheno, killing forty and capturing sixty
prisoners.
Insurgents in Rio Grande do Sui are
burning the villages and strangling ali
prisoners who fall into their hands.
BOMBARDMENT AT RIO CONTINUES.
BUENoS AYREs, Jan. 16.-The follow
ing was received to-day from Rio Janeiro:
1t is rumored that numerous members of
the National Guard are deserting. The
insurgent fleet continues the bard
ment. Many smells felI IN the center OF
the city, and several persons have been
killed, including some Italians When
the Italian Minister became acquainted
with the fact he demanded reparation
from the Government. He was informed
tnat as the foreign residents had been
warned of the danger of remaining in the
city the Government could accept no re-
sponsibility for anything that might be-
fall them. 1t is reported that Peixoto's S
fleet has left Pernambuco. The insur-
gents have received fresh supplies of pro-
visions, and now possess large quantity.
Santos is being blockaded by the insur-
gent squadron. The clergy generally
sympathize with the revolutionists.
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POLICE COURT CASES.
Justice Deyine Imposes n Fine o
Several Offenders.

Justice Deyine Imposes a Fine on
Several Offenders.
Justice Devine held a session of the
Police Court yesterday, with the follow
ing disastrous results to offenders:
Handsome" Brady was sentenced to
thirty days in the City Jail for vagrancy.
John Doe, charged with being drunk,
was fined 50 or five days III the City Jail.
William Scott. who made it a rule TO
fill up on whisky every day and then ap-
ply for lodgings at the city prison, was
up for being drunk. He was fined SIS,
with the usual alternative.
Lilly Soto, arrested on complaint of H.
f. Dillman for distur bing the peace, was
fined SO or the alternative OF ten days Ill
jail.
Jessie Goodman was fined s. or five
days in the City Jail for disturbing the
The record-union., 1894-01-17
NORTHERN CITRUS EXHIBIT.
1t VIII be Formally Opened to th'
Public on Saturday.

Public on Saturday.
SAN Francisco. Jan. 16.-The North
ern California Citrus Fair, included this
year in the Midwinter Exposition, is to
be inaugurated on Saturday. The splen-
did building that has been erected by the
several counties of the central and upper
portions of the State will be the first of
the exposition structures to be thrown
open to the public with its exhibits in
complete arrangement. On Saturday at
2 o'clock the building will be formally
dedicated. Professor Stewards Midwin-
ter Fair Band has been engaged Tor the
occasion.
Captain 7. B. Hall of Sacramento < i'll
preside at the exercises and deliver the
opening address. Director General De
Young will speak for the exposition
manag ement and Senator De Long of
Marin County will represent the state
Board of Agriculture. The Grafton will
be delivered by Colonel John z. Irish.
Every body is invited to the exercises.
This building will be free to the public at
all times, and Superintendent O'Brien
declares that any visitor detected in the
act of trying to spend money there will
be elected
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TOO MUCH ELEVATED.
Thirteen Thoroughly Frightene,
Aerial Trayelars.


Aerial Travellers.
The new elevator at the Capitol evil
IDENTIFY objects to having any unlucky
numbers. Thirteen persons, including
Sheriff O'Neil, w. II. II. Wiley, John
Barrett, S. w. Butler and Charley Du-
hahn, took ride to the sky parlor yester-
day and it behaved well, but in coming
down it dropped like a stone about two
thirds of the way. Every mans hair
stood on end and Sheriff O'Neil got a
warrant out of his pocket hastily and
tried to arrest its progress and called on
Wiley and Barrett to assist him. The
cage stuck fast, however, half way be-
tween the ground floor and second
story, and after half hours imprison-
ment they managed to get out of the top
of the cage and escape through transom
which was handy.
The top of the cage, however, had been
freshly painted with white paint and
when the party reached terra firma they
look ed as if a Legislative Investigating
Committee had whitewashed them.
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Ready to Pay the Taxes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l6.-Within few
days the Southern Pacific Company will
settle with the State on account Of the de-
linquent railroad taxes under the re-
assessment authorized by the last Legis-
lature. The amount due is found TO be
approximately S2, ,25l, ,04O, of which 81 no.
$50 has been paid, leaving balance of
S5l0, ,660 to be turned into the State Treas
ury as soon as the exact figures can be
ascertained. Only two counties remain
to be heard from III regard to the pay
ments heretofore made by the company.
When they are adjusted the cash will be
paid.
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McAuline Bests RYAN.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-Jack Nc
Aulitfe, champion lightweight of the
world, bested Jim Ryan, who claims to
be the champion middle weight of Aus
tralia. in six rounds tonight, at the
Grand Opera-house. Ryan weighed l52
pounds, McAulitle 49,. The latter was
very fat, while Ryan appeared to be in
good condition. The referee awarded the
bout to McAuliffe, because, as he said
general that Ryan could easily have
made better showing if he tried.
Before the main event of the evening
Spider Kelly bested Young ChOynski in
three rOundS
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BARWICK SPEAKS.
The Barometer Too Lively to Promis
Settled Weather.

The Barometer Too Lively to Promise
Settled Weather.
The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been 54o and 400. with light
to gentle southerly winds and partly
cloudy weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 5 A. NJ.
and 5 P. NJ. were 1904 and 1920 inches,
respectively.
Tho highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 540 and A. .
with trace of rain, and one year ago to-
day $50 and 430, with no precipitation.
The barometer appears to be rising too
rapidly for settled weather to continue
for any length of time.
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State Fruit Exchange.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-Ten of the
eleven directors chosen at meeting held
in this city last month to organize State
Fruit Exchange met here to-day, and
took preliminary steps to open an Ex-
change here for the transaction of general
business in fruits and food products. II
was agreed to incorporate with capital
stock of 100000, divided into 1000 shares
of 50 each. Articles of incorporation will
be completed tomorrow.
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VETERANS SONS.

They Gave an Enjoyable Social Party
Last Night.
The Veterans Sons Social Club gave a
very enjoyable party at Pythian Castle
last evening.
The nall was tastefully decorated with
the wares of the florist, and refreshments
were served from a cosy booth in one
corner of the hall.
The party was under the management
of the following memb bers of the club:
Floor Directors. ]. Hopkins.
Floor Manag gers-W. l.. Matlock, John
Lindner, George Burnett, w. Lawson.
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Accused of Causing an Explosion.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-The i'm
paneling of jury to try John P. Hanson
on charge of felony. in attempting to
blow up the tug Ethel and Marion with
dynamite on the 4th of last April, was
begun to-day There was an explosion
on the vessel during the trou bles between
union and non-union seamen, and Han
son, who was a patrolman for the Coast
Seamen's Union, is accused OF causing it.
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EVERYBODY SIGNS 1T.
They Want the People to Vote on the
Road Question.

IAOtttA NEttO5LIOIIs
The committee of the good roads con-
vention started out yesterday to get sign
ers to a petition to the Supervisors to call
an election and submit the bond question
to the people. and only found two persons
in their tour of an hour and half, who re-
fused to sign the petition.
The people approached were all intelli-
gent, and when they did not understand
the proposition, asked to have 1t ex-
planned. Several who are at present
opposed to the bonds, said they would
sign the petition to submit the question
to the people.
Harry bernard wishes to go on record
as being the first man to offer free poll
ing place, lights, etc., and to give his
services free on the Board of Election.
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The Miowera at SAN Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-The Cana
dianAustralian steamship Miowera ar
rived here at 1O:30 this morning to un-
dergo'repairs, she having been hard and
fast on coral reef at the entrance TO
Honolulu Harbor for over month, but
was eventually successfully hoated by
Captain Metcalf. the Lloyds' agent here.
The steamer left Honolulu on the 5th
inst, one day before the Australia. and
consequently brings no news of import
ance.
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yesterday: ]. C. skif, St. Louis; j.. We'll,
II. Beechgood. Marysville; c. E. Tink-
ham, Chico; Mrs. A. Banner, Chicago;
Joe Dinkelspiel, S. Korled, j. g. CASTER,
II. S. Reinstein, d. H. Recarte, G. w.
Ballard, San Francisco; Charles M.
Campbell, Sacramento.
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The Slayer of Harry Poole.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16.-The charge
of murder against Mrs. Shattuck, the
slayer of Harry Poole. will be called in
the Police Court tomorrow. Mrs. Shat
tuck still talks wildly about the event,
but the police attendants believe she is
acting a part for The insanity plea pur-
nose.
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A Sailor Drowned.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-Bob Walters,
one of the crew of the sealing schooner
Kate and Annie, while under the influ-
ence of liquor this morning, jumped
overheard. and in attempting to swim
ashore was drowned.
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DOWN by order of Commissioner Blount.
This flag will be accompanied by vouch-
ers and documents attesting its genuine
ness. Accompanying this flag will also
be number of bags of sand which were
used in the fortifcations of the Provis
iOnal C3Ovarnpnant
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AUSTIN CREEK DISASTER.
Two More Bodies Recovered-The Con
ductor's Mind Deranged.

uttNNO1
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16.-The latest
report from the scene of the railroad
wreck on the North Pacific Coast Rail-
road is the finding of Gould's body sew
eral miles below the place, between two
bridges. The body of another man was
also picked up, but could not be identi-
fed. The searching party has been un-
able to find any of the other bodies, but
they think that they are under the engine.
Railroad communication up north will
be interrupted for several days.
1t is now stated that the accident oc-
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GILMAN VS.. M.CLATCHY.
The Case VIII be Tried Before Judge
ArnOt Next Tuesday.

hfHUI 4NHAI ItIeSUHy.
The libel suit of c. Fl. Gilman VS.. Nc
CATCHY was set for trial yesterday in
Judge Johnson's court, but after the
jurors had answered to their names the
court suggested that it go over till next
Tuesday, as Judge Arnot would probably
hear the case, he Judge Johnson) being
disqualified By consent of the attor-
neys on both sides. the case was continued
till that date.
The record-union., 1894-01-17

For ladies the best and purest tonic ia
Angostura Bltters. 1t effectually cures
dyspepsia and tones up the system. DR..
j. G. Siegert Il Sons, manufacturers. Al
druggists.
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REIGN OF TERROR.
COlOred Population of an Arkansas
Town in a Ferment.
LAWLESS CHARACTERS WARN THEM
TO LEAVE THE PLACE.

The Insurgent General Lavares'
Forces Put to Flight at Bage, Bra
zil, Leaving Four Hundrd Dead on
the Field-Mello's Fleet Continues
the Bombardment at Rio - Many
Shells Fall in the Center of the City,
Resulting in Several Persons Being
Killed.
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THE BOND QUESTION.
Carlisle's Letter and Bill Before
the Senate Committee.
CHAIRMAN VOORHEES, GIVES OUT
STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION.

He Does Not Fear That the Govern
ment VIII be Reduced TO ANY
Stringency in Meeting All Obliga-
tions, and Says the Secretary Has
Power Under the Present Laws to
Meet Any Emergency That May
Arise.
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The Flag Blount ordered Down

SAN Francisco, Jan. l6.-Among the
exhibits loaned by the Provisional
government of Hawaii to the South Sea
island collection at the Midwinter Expo
.;tion is the American flag which was
tba first to be raised in the islands after
sbs revolution, but afterwards hauled
The record-union., 1894-01-17

Ducks are the most effective destroyers
of grasshoppers.
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WOODLAND, Jan. 16.-The creeks are
about bank-full. The river at Knights
Landing during the STORM raised four
feet. No damage is reported.
CAYUC0s, Jan. 16.-Rain to the extent
OF 10 of an inch the last twenty-four
hours has greatly improved the condi-
tions in the growth of all vegetation.
The cold spell that followed the previous
rain, including three successive nights
when the thermometer went down to 30',
chilled the growth. Since yesterdays
rain the temperature has improved, and
the present warm sunshine will quicken
the growth.
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sNowsLIpEs IN OREGON.

REDDING, Jan. 16.-Tbe storm broke
yesterday about noon. Last night was
cold and clear, which caused all the
creeks and the river to fall fast No dam
age was done by the storm except to de-
lay all st ges and trains. The Redding
and Alturas stage has not been able to get
here since Saturday evening, but it is ex-
pected to arrive to-daV
The Portland daily press., 1894-10-10
FORT MAcKINAc.
The Famous Old Fortress to be Aban-
doned.

Inc announcement that old Fort
Macklnac will be abandoned by the gov
eminent has created considerable sur
prise at Mackinac Island. The hotel Keep
efs ana Others interested protested Wig
orously before the decision was given
out.
lhls military post has been occupied
successfully by France, Great Britain
ana the United States for the last 2oO
years. AS military station the island
mas long ceased to be important, ana
ever since the civil war has been re-
crultlng station for troops wearied with
long service on the frontiers. The de-
partment has finally made up it's mind
thaG tne expense of maintaining inns
useless post as an advertisement and at
tractlon Tor summer hotels is not JustlIla-
PIE. The Jesuit missionaries first esta o.
ilshed station at Mackinac in 1859. 1t
became by degrees a trading and mill
tary post until the French armies were
expelled from the northern part of the
continent by the English. Soon after
the war OF independence the post was
occupied by forces Of the United States,
though the garrison was often merely
nominal. Dispatch,