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H^gM^?jS TIMES.
Orangehtgrg, 8. 0., Hay 8, 1872.
LARGEST LfKCU-AflOrt | THE COUNTY.
J. a HEY WARD, Editor. r?"~
Irina to ., -
Ail articles intended for publication in
the Advocate, must be accompanied with
the yea! naaue of the author; not necessa
rily for publication hut as a guarantee of
gWl&th.
81 :oV? ? -
, ^g#t iU>y of May, this year, afTorded
to tb? towa of Orangeburg more excite
ment and amusement than any other
ai^aJ^S^wface teejyriar. ;
" There were at least 2,000 spectator ou
the5 ?ro*ucV that "morn to witness Uu
Tournament, which owing to the exer
tions of the SHtrald," Captain Jefforda
was a very brilliant aflkir indeed. It
was hot the' first one 'wo had seen, anu
others who bad bofore witnessed like ex
hibitions agreed with us that for costume,
harmony, and good riding, they hao
Bsver seen it surpassed.
The knight* were ; at, the Old Parade
Ground at 91 o'clock and after an cxperi
mcaUVj^aisc^-iaueifc for the bene?b oi
the horses, and a rthort experimental rid*
for the benefit of manoeuvring tin
!in*ghts S? the field, the column moveu
off in tingle filo for the field of contest,
led by the, band. Parties were at fire,
disappointed by the announcement tha.
Muller'a band could not come tip] but
Beck's amateur brass band, filled the re
quieiies of the bill to the satisfaction o*
everyone,
In their'march the knights underwent
a pretty sharp shower of raiu, which
without injuring the appearance of eithei
the gallant knights or their fair ladic-h
who witnessed the subsequent trial o.
akill, served the very essential purpose oi
laying all dust, there by adding very
much to the'enjoyment of the day's sport.
The Herald announced their arrival
upon the ground at 10! o'clock, and by
direction of the Judges having previously
traversed the whole length of the field,
the kmgnta were formed in front of the
Judges stand, whence the rules were read
them by Col. A. D. Frederick,
jthey.wexo re-formed at the lower end
of tha field, and the contest opened?each
knight being allowed to ride over the
?""gT?unoT' at a gallop as~a trial trip. This
took a quarter of an hour.
Twcnty-iivo knights rede, each knight
iu his turn coming forward at the sound
of the bugle and all taking their firet ride
before any took their second, and 6 j with
second and third ride--, the knight? re
turning by way of the Judges' stand
where wore received such rings aa they
had taken, which alone they were allow
ed to count.
Tbft whole tournament was over by 33
o'clock, and there was nothing iu the
way of accident to roar the pleasure ol
t*ie day. ''Wliitc Star" loht his lance at
?he third p03t, and "Black Plume" also
by the boltiug of his horse. "Who
Cares' was unseated by the clipping ol
his saddle as the horse bolted.
The regular contest, a statement of j
which wo make, resulted in tie of "Green
wood," "Fox Hunter," "Lost Cause,"
"Berwick," and "Black Knight," for
first prize Of knighthood?"Greenwood,"*
und "Dorchester" for time prize?"Rich
ard I," and "Charleston" for tin cup.
S D Dantzler, St. Matlicw's, Appo
mattox, 6 rings, timo 171 sec.
Dr M G Salley, Orangeburg, Green
wood, 7 rings, timo 15} sec.
Dan'l Zimmerman, Fort Motte, Lang
bync, 3 rings, time 161 sec.
D F Moorcr, George's, Iiidinnfield,
time 171 sac.
JohnRobinsoHv Howes Pump, Richard
1/0 rings, timo 181.
JBO BeUerson.? Or.iogeburg, Yellow
Plume, 1 ring, 21 see*
H W C Petsch, George's, Black Plume
2 rings, 17 i sec.
N M Salley, Edisto Fork, Southern,
Cross, 8 rings, 17 sec.
Charles Culler, St. Malhew's, Fox
Hunter, 8 rings, 18 sec.
P G Cannon, Orangeburg, Lost Cause,
7 riugey 18 r sec.
A A ? Brownh>g, ?ummervillc, Who
Ceres* 4 rings, 19'sec.
J S Albergotti, Orangehurg, Starry
Cross, 8 rings, 174 sec.
A M 6sRey, Orangeburg, .Old Pal
metto, S risgs, 17 i sec.
D R GUUson, Forte Motto, Red
Gaunlet 8 ring?, 17 J sec.
Dr F W Dantzler Vance's Ferry, Van
ce* Feffy, 5 rings, 19 sec.
Dr B Lcgnre, Orangcbtirg, Berwick, 7
rings, iffi eec.
John J Salley, Edisto Fork, White
J?tar, 4 ringa, 101 sec. This knight had
Iiis lanco jerked from biiu by tho last
ring on his third run, and wus ruled.
Willie Stokes, Orangeburg, Frederick
II, 3 rings, 17 i see.
H H Kiggs, Charleston, Charleston,
0 rings, 19 i see.
G L Salloy, Edisto Fork, Edisto, 4
rings, 17 sec.
R E Avingcr, Santee, Santce, 5 rings,
17 i sec.
J W Patrick, Orangeburg, Duke of
Wellington, 3 rings, 17i sec.
J G Voic, Oraygeburg, ?orchestor, 4
rings, 15} sec.
D M'Elkins, Georges, Black Knight,
7 rings, 18} sec.
James S Heyward, Orangeburg, Beau
fort, 1 ring 18*.
Tho conduct of "Charleston" On thh
occasion was the only thing that occurred
to mar tho universal pleasure of the day.
The fcerious distaste to his position which
the Knight of "Charleston," Mr. H. H.
Riggs, exhibited was extremely amusing
ard the rich ingenuity which ho exhibit
ed in foiling the decision of the Judg>
earned for him the sobriquet of the tin
foil knight. He get himself and hb
companion ruled out by the vote of hi.
companions in lance, on the grouud, thai
no rings was not a less number than one
ring. This act of the knights brought
forward "Yellow Plume" and "Beaufort"
as contestants for tho tin cup.
Now came the most interesting part ol
the proceeding. Tho trial to determine
to whom the prizes must he awarded. In
this "Green wrod", was master of the
fitdd, he took 3 to "Black Knight's" 2,
"Berwick's" 1, and "Fox HunterV and
"Lost Cause" none. Competition for the
tin cup came next and "Beaufort" ti k
ing no ringB was ruled out?iu favor of
"Yellow Plume" one.
Then followed the trial of horseman
.-hip, which consisted of leaping the hur
dle. For this there were two prizes the
first of which was awarded to "Old Pal
metto" and the other to ' Berwick," mak
ing two prizes for this gallant knight.
The knights being now summoned to
the Judges' stand und formed in front,
tho interesting ceremony of presenting
the prizes to the several knights were
carried out in pleasnnt and appropriate
style by the various Judges to whom that
duty vi as assigned.
LIST OF PHIZES.
1st prize, saddle; 2nd prize, silver
and spurs;
4th prize, saddle cloth, from Chappeiu
& HefiVon; 5th prize, silver cup, from
Mantott & Co., Quackcubush, Eitel 1 &
Co., Wagner & Monsees, Joflbrda & Co.,
Steffens, Werner & Pucker; Oth prire,
bridle and bit, from Chappeau & Hef
fron ; 7th prize, tin cup.
Tho Knight of Greenwood chose as
Queen of May, Miss Felicia Robinson.
The Black Knight chose as first maid ol
honor, Miss Laura Berry. The Knight
of Berwick chose as second maid of hon
or, Miss Bessy Goodwyu.
The Tournament came to a clos?, and
all were made happy by the great success
that attended the efforts of the young
people to rejuvenate the community.
In the evening there was a Ball given
at which were present about 250 persons.
It did credit to the occasion, and every
j body enjoyed themselves till the wee
hours of morning.
The Nominations.
It is somewhat amusing to read the
startling effect that the judicious sehc
tions of the Liberal Republicans have
had upon the Radical wing of the party.
Some think, of course, that Grceley is ol
very small weight and others arc so
taken back that they hope to gain time
to recover themselves for the onset by
throwing badinage at the Democrats.
That the nomination is a very powerful
one nobody can deny?nor could they
have chosen two men who aro more cal
culated to induce that spirit of concession
on the part of the Southern white men
which is to work that harmony of pur
pose not only to the good of tho national
but also domestic politics. There is no
man North or South who can say aught
against Grceley's unswerving honesty of
purpose and the masterly courage with
which he "goes for"dishonor ty or tyranny
no matter how high the circle in which
he may seo it. No man North con doubt
his Republicanism, and no man South
has aught to say against him who was
fearless in his onset, honest in his victory,
and our friend in adversity against ty
ranny. B. Gratz Brown is, if possible,
an equnlly good selection, a man who, in
these times of high party spirit, has ever
fought against the usurpation and cen
tralization of government, even if it was
under the banner of Republicanism. We
do not eay that wo prefer these men to
good Southern Democrats whom wc can
aot get. But \vc infinitely prefer either
of them to Nurthein Democrats. \Y.
would regret beyond measure any at
tempt to put iu a boatheru man, and we
think Greeley second ouly to bchurz
who ie ineligible uud wo hope with us.
Okangkbu f g, S. C, May 6Yn, 1872.
Messrs. Editors:?I am in receipt of a
communication from Col. D. Wyntt
Aikeu, oue of the editors of the Rural
Caroliuian, informing me that he is now
making an agricultural tour over the
State in the interest of the Society aim
his paper; that lie has addre.v>ed? many
tine audiences thus far. and is anxious to.,
appear again before tho people of Orange
burg, and will address them on. the sub
ject of Agriculture, on Wednesday, the
22.id inst., at 11 o'clock, a. in., aud then
daily go to such points of tho county a*
may be desirable and convenient for him
to reach.
It is unnecessary to cay to those who
have heard Col. Aikou that they will bi
richly repaid for any trouble and incon
venience incurred in the c??rt to hoar
him again, and cap dally upon so impor
tant a subject to tue people ol this section
as that of agriculture, aud it is therefore
earnestly hoj.edt.iat all will com'* to hear
him.
lie oko desires the presence of the
ladies, as he has much to say to them too.
Respectfully, .
A. D. Fuelu:iuck.
Orangeburg County..
In the General Sessions.
May Term, A. D., 1372.
The Grand Jury of the said county,
now in attendance upon this honorab e
court, a.-:k leave respectfully to r^j'.urt a.
follows:
1. We have examined the county jai.
and find it generally iu good condition;
but find one room very unclean aud oi
ibnsive. We find very few prisoners in
confinement, which is a fact upon which
wo congratulate the county at large. We
find that the jailor is a very old man,
aud deem him incompetent for h.s posi
lion.
Our attention has been called by the
Court to the recent escapes of prisoners
froh) jail. Iii our opinion, -there certain
ly has boon gross negligence aud careless
ness in the keeping of the prisoners iif
'?onfi?omcni. Wc'-retf?ftB.tfmi, I'mll blie^
measures be taken, as will scenic the
safekeeping of prisoner;; in custody. 1
2. We have visited the county office*
and in the discharge of car duty, we have
. xamiucd their general condition. We
find the Sheriff's office well kept and ap
parently in good order. The office of tin
Judge of Probate we find in very good
condition. The books of the office wer?
courteously opened to our free inspection,
and as far as our exiiii ina'ion went, the)
appear to be in perfect order. The t-amc
good order aud keeping was ajVpa.ent in
the office of the Clerk of the Court.
f 3. As to the School ConiissioncrV
Oil.ee we say again that many of tin
teachers employed are totally incompe
tent. Wo censure and rebuke th.
County Board of Examiners, and hold
them up to the pcojde as the blumelu.
cause of this evil and injury to the cuu>:i
of education. We earnestly recommend
that whatever stepsrati be ttken by tho
Court to remedy this evil, be taken at
once.
?1. Our experience in the County Con:
missioners' Otliee was rather remarkable,
fhe conduct of the chairman of th.
Board of County Cohussionors was rude,
violent, and unbecoming a gentleman,
and was very disrespectful, and in gros.
contempt of this Court and of the Grand
Jtiiy in the discharge of then? denies.
We recommend that he be attached forth
with for his said rude and contemptuous
behavior. We were led to think that
there was something very wrong in this
behavior of the Chairman of the Board,
and from the fact of this official's pre
senting to us ''General" Whippcr as
his spokesman and attorney.'
We found in connection with this office
a county order or draft which was issued
by tho Board of County Commissioners
to "John Evans Brit ton," dated January
5th, 1872, for the payment of one thous
and dollars, for which we could find no
voucher filed in the office of the eaid
County Commissioners, and which could
not be satisfactorily explained to the
Grand Jury. It appears that E. T. R.
Smoke had an account ngainst the County
a id that it was a part ol the money due
to Smoke that was given to Briltou, by
means of the above order. Wc append
the testimony of E. T. R. Smoke, relat
ing to this transaction, and incorporate
the same in this our report, as well as the
testimony of Jas. Van Tassel, which were
taken before the Grand Jury, and present
the Board of County Commissioners for
Wdictmeufc.
We luuud the Treasurers'.and Auditor's
Offices in proper condition.
Upon ourown information, us members
t>Fthe Grand Jury, we are cognizant of
a certain offence which was committed in
this county, where no steps were taken to
punish the offenders, and in this way vin
dicate the cause of Public Justice, and
protect the interests of the community.
At Howe's Pump, in April of the pres
et year, a heavy larceny of corn was
^perpetrated by John Odom aud Trim
iMeycrc; and the facts were well known
io Wm. Del lay, who took no steps to
Tiring the parties to punishment.
Iii the simple discharge of our duty as
|*6rVaud Jurors, ,\e present the said John
Odom and Trim .Meyers and Wm. Dellay
for indictment*
? We, the Grand Jury of tho county,
..would earnestly aud respectfully protest
H^aiust tho easy way iu which Rules
Kwhich ure issued iu obedience to our re
ports, have previous'.)' been discharged!
^fid tho oti'snding ])arties never brought
lip trial.
H We submit most respectfully that our
presentment of parties for indictment be
comes a farce and a mockery, unless the
parties whom we thus bring before the
Court, are made to absolve themselves
jfrom all blame, upon a public trial, or are
.punished for their misconduct.
As to the Poor House, wc find it iu good
condition, but that it is some distance
to water, and the woman in charge say.
?he requires assistance in the discharge of
her duties.
Ail of this report is respectfully pre
sented. We have been actuated by no
personal feelings, but by a simhle, pure
jmd earnest desire to do our duty, with
ingle eye to the* public interests, i.nd im
pressed wi'tli o?r duty to our follow
creatures.
(Sign d) Glib. D. SELLERS,
Foreman.
Hon. N?es G. Parker,State Treasurer,
s building a li>'e stable in the rear of his
new dwelling on Assembly street.?Col
umbia Union.
!* And yet "This ofiieo is not in funds,"
! and the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum
i arc on the verge of starvation, and of the
I sJSOOjOO? appropriated for school pur
c*j> time is not a eoit in the treasury.
r^timmM Li Hi n i n -?u*uk.l'. Ad v^Kti?tOiv
PaTUOKB of HUSBANDRY;?A3 might
uiturally hav been expected, this new
ecret soci ty of farmers is making rapid
?roo-ress in the South. It is felt to meet
he want nowhere, perhaps, so urgent as
acre, of union and co op< ration among
he tillers of the suii ; while offering, at
die same time, social advantages"which
old four-fold to its value and attractive
iess. In Mississippi, a Slate Grange ol
Jut order has been organized under the
thbst favorable auspices, and with that
popular leader, General Vaughn, as Mas
er. The first substantial Grange in South
Jarolina was organized in this city last
timnier, under the name of Ashley
Grange, No. J, with Mr. A. B. Hose, as
Master, and William Ullerhardt as Sec
retary. There are now ten working
Grange? in 'he State, and several others
in the process of organization, and wt
barn thut Colonel f). Wyatt Aiken,
Worthy Deputy at Large for the South
\ rn States, purpo:cs, during the coming
sttmnu r ami autumn, to canvass the
whole Statr: iu the interest of the order
and of agricultural progress generally.
[Charleston Courier.
In pursuance ol an. a< t p&sscd at the
last session of ihe L?gishiture, providing
lor the sending, to their respective coun
ties, of the harmless imbeciles in the
Lunatic Asylum, an instalment of thir
teen arrived in this ci*v yesterday. They
? ill' have to be cared l/.vr by i|>e ewtaty,
of their friends, if they have any cnpa&le
of rendering tliem assistance.?Charles
ton t ourier.
The anniversary of the battle of San
Jacintn, was celebrated in Galveston by
a grand firemen's parade and military
turnout, which was a brilliant affair, of
which the boys are proud and "everybody
iu happy."
A f w days ago a man entered an in
surance office in BYifialo; ami, tossing a
pkper on tho counter, said to the clerk,
"That's run out, and 1 want to get it re
newed." As the clerk unfolded the doc
ument a broad grin spread over his face,
and he inquired, "A re you sure that this
bus run out?" "Yes," said the man, "my
wife told me it run mit yesterday inonv
ing," whereupon the clerk handed back
td him his?marriage certificate.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE T-MES
LOCAI^.
F. p. ii jZaHI>, Associate Editor.
Job Work.?neatly executed at this
office.
Have your cards and circulars print'*
-d at this office.
Messrs. Griflin & Hoffman, advertising agcnU,
Baltimore, Md., are our authorized agents to
receive and contract for1 advcrtiaciricnte in the
Time?.
It i? thought the Court Of General Sessions
will not be in session longer than to-morrow.
The Elliott Hook & Ladder C ompany will
make its monthly parade to-morrow evening.
The trial of George W. Sturgeon comes ofi'j
to day.
Mr. E. B. Soabrook. we learn, is board
ing at Bon Loyd's (colored).
Since writi g the above, vre understand
he has removed to the moi'e cctrtmodious
apartments of Sheriff Riggs.
''Office-seekers." are vety" numerous, about
"Rogues' Row." We saw an unusually large
crowd there yesterday.
An active and intelligent bid can find steady
a-' ployraent at "the art preservative," by apply
'ng at this office to-day.
The "little onplcscntntss" on Court House
Square, yestwday, did not cans* any blood to
be shed, nor did we sec any pop-guns "flying in
the air."
Tall and fco the specimens of ferotypcfl on
exhibition at Blume'?? Gallery, and you cannot
fail to give the artist a sitting.
The rush still continues at the cheap store of
Mi*-rs. Bull, Srorill iV. Pike. A crowded store
it the fctbnt featuro which will finally crown
them with the greatest mitfcsna.
Don't debty; tat bunt up all the cow pea
vt.ii can find on the place, and brintf them to
Mr. E. Er.ekh}!. lie will pay the highest mar
ket price for them. .See his card.
Dox'-f "wait ron thk wa<vVS*-"?Mfissr?.
Wra. M.Sain <Sr (.'o., arc ptrepaJl'a to furnish
parties with as fine a tnrn-out a? c^tn be desired.
"Phil" is always at hand, and em Sr.ive a horse
I mid vehicle ready for you in it.*? .Yrtoni hingly
short time.
By referring to our advertising ro'Umtis, our
reader* wi'l sec that Mr. J. P. II irley na? can*
??tanlly on hand a full line of Dry Hood-1. 1*oof.?,
Shoes, and a choice Mock of wrif selected Grc*
ccrics, which it would be Well to cxr.mine.
Sai.ks Day.?But few persons wen. In town
? awww.tlinj^njajjyjoit AtondayJi^t^^Jjiherc jv ej?
no sales of real estate, and but very litt'.e (if any
kind. The farmers, who came iu on busin?m,
as soon ns they bad transacted their bu.nncs*.
returned home to pftsh the plow, ihm! takedown
the luv* fmit "( Md Uncle Ned" Lad? l-Ais-at iip.
-
lie r.pret to l?$rs that County Treasurer,
'.?r? cno, was suddenly attacked with rut affection
oflhchead while attending to his oir.ch'. du
ties about 12 o'clock yesterday. V/? ;'.r*- to
know that he i? improvine.
Court in Skssiox,?The Court of General
Session* convened on Monday last, at 10 o'clock,
Nothing was done in the forenoon, ?aw
the organi/aiion of the Court. The follow
ing is a summary of the proceedings :
First Day-?State v. George Green Wash
ington and George Brown, larceny, ca ;e struck
off.
.State v. Henry Chccscboroiigh, burg'ary and
larceny, continued.
State v Wesley Washington aad Josh Mitch
ell, burglary and larceny, case struck off.
State vs. Capers Green, grand larceny, con
tinued.
Suite vie Frances King and B'm. Paulling,
King "guilty" ; Paulling, "net guilty"
foney Slstrunk, assault and battery, gui'ty of
assault.
Skcoxd Day.?State v Edmund Sttdcy, burg
ary and larceny, case continued*
Slate v I sane Jackson, forgery, case continued
State v Dun'l Jeflcoat, malicious trespass,
guilty
The Christian Neighbor, of Columbia,
says: "A letter from Rev. J. IT. C\ Me
Kinney, dated Orangeburg, S. C, April
l?, canto to hand just nine days after.""
The first motion for tho examination
of a colored applicant to the bar, that it
has been, cur. fnntune to witness, was made
yesterday, by >lr. A. B. Know!ton, in be
half of an aspirant who claims to have
read law under Mr. Knowlton.
If anything further was ueccssatfy tt*.
consummate the position ofdUesteem in
to which Mr. E. Bay n aid Scab rook has
persistently forced hiuself before the Or~
I nngoburg public, this young claimant for
Radical leadership f urnished it, last even
ing, by bis conduct in open court; where,
in spite of the greatest forbearance,, Judge
Graham wiis forced to send him to jail,
for contempt of Court..
He was accompanied, in. hisjattack, by
J. Fehler Meyers, another exponent ot
radicalism, w ..o, wo understand, was ex
tremely insulting to tho Grand J-ury, who.
recommended an indictment against him,
He says that he suffers under "DoniQr
cratic persecution", and is "determined
to see it out to the bilter end." What
:h';s mr.y pdnt tc we know not; un!c?s it
obligation of the rumored
eh we have heretofore al
ful to him.
subject, next tteek.
iarlet'iTever and Mciiitlgetis are pre
vailing in Columbia. "*here were eight
deaths reported Monday. It is confiued
to the lower classes of colored people.
LlSiT OF LETTERS . ?
REMAINING IN ?RANOEB?tta ^OSTOFFICB
to May 8, 1872. J
B?Mr. Joel P. Bowman, Mr. James
Brown.
>BW?m?r?iyA;.??// *if> :iht
J?L. G. Jnahnct.
P?Mr. P.;A. M. i%rick. i i 'it
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say they are advertised
A Lover's Adventure;?A Lafay
ette (Ind.) lover seated himself on a bar-,
re.l turned on its side/ while serenading
ds heart's mistress* In his ccataey7.?^ -
oTlcct "tue b?#cT''over. slammed iwt
r.iitaf against the shutt?r in Weflbrt*
o regain his balance, and disAjuje^crrf.
n the t'istcVh'.v Thc*6VWng*cry W?tho i
trong-swimmer in his agony, brought
.?it the entire family * including the bull
log, in various brief and picturesque
?ostujies, ranging all tho way from an .
duhorate robe do nuit nnd curl papers ,
worn by the innocent ctfu^e p/i^aB^tp a
?imple/fet: serviceable' Collar5,"ornament
d with spiges, worn by the b ill dog*
P. S.?He was fished out.
A Romance.?A Boston woman, who'
had,lpng.bc?iijgiven HD for/dcad/by tfftfl
who were, dead to her,,lately appeared,
"the ghost of her former ;self-'^p< those
who had thought never to see her again/1'.
.?ho told a story of strange and, horrible
-u?ering. More than a sc tc of years age/
he had mailed, r. young girl of 18, wi.h
her njWfimmry hesbfend ftr "India's cor; I ;
-trnnd." The vessel wn* WTe,ok<ti on tl.o
Arabian coast and all on board peri. Led
ave her karsband *ml herself. Ho was
preserved ??ly fo faff a victim to Arntr
cruelty, and she to Arab slavery. While'
her beauty lasted she was the favorvo
wife of the most powerful chief in the
?routh Arabian dctert, but when that
waned she fell from her "bad eminence"
and wa?' transferred to the harem of an.
inferior sheik. And so fhc lived, praynr
or death, but not d:tr:ng*todiv, *UK ba*f? <*\
lied from ene hnrbarian to anotherj^hf,
a Boston-Tftdy in whose veins llowed jd.ef
pnrat Puritan blupd, found: hers?lf the
wife (fan Arabian tf?fef-catfltr. Front
his jH>wcrf.aa American traveller freed
her and provided iur with the meupsj or
reach home.
: IKTEFESHVG NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Nr.w Orleans. Dec. 10, 1817.
i Mii. John G. Bowman : ;
Dear Sw:j?W? have received- new.*
from the city of Mexico t>p to the 8?5fth of
November. The news of the a-rfeit 4?
Gens.^VN^orjl^ Pi 1 Jow, |tpd,Col.r{^ViMVs 5
by or^PM/ra. Stuft; is'c?rmrhJcxirW^
charges ag.iinst Jic officers appear to lo
contempt for the Commanding" Chi?if, and
the practice of letter writing and puffing.
Gen. Twiggs was to haveicft Mexico with
the train on the 3d inst; but incousecpienec
of the arrest of General W.irth, his pret
ence would be necessary in the Capitol. Tho
olricers of his division have given Gen.
Twiggs a splendid dinner.
The Englibhgoverunieuthas protested
against a forced loan' from tho English
resident in Mexico. There are four papers
published in jlicj^ndlM W\
Mexico.' The'Order of the Sons of Tem
perance has been instituted in the city of
Mexico. It is called the "Walter Chile's
Division No. 1,S. of T. and their address
has been published. * Gen. Herrern was
very ill at the last account. Mazatlan
ha?s?been taken possession of by the Amer
icans.
Santa Anna's partizans are endeavoring
to subvert the government under Anna v.-.
Several vessels of our Navy had entered
the port of Guaymas, and took possession
Gen. Tom rhumbs gallant equipage
paraded the streets on yesterday in fine
style, to tire no little amusement cf rll
wdio witnessed it. He holds his levee
every diy and evening at tho Washing*
ton Armory Hall. wbttftf thousands of
Indies and gentlemen visit him to witness
his performance). . ;., ?. r? jja.
Our Cotton Market is quit animated.,
and 12,000 Aales ofcotton have'been ibid
in the last two days. Quotations: Ordi-'
nary, 64 to 6-} cts.; Middling, GJ toGi cts.
Sugar, common to choice, 3 to 6 cts.
Coffee (1 to GL Corn, 50to 55 cts. per Bush
eb, Flour, S3 to 5.50 per bbl. Rice, 4 to 5
cento per lb.
Yours Respectfully.
Rough vxd Ready.