Philadelphia Advertisements. LIFE INSURANCE. ,h? Girard Lif. liur.ranef Annuity ami Trust Company of Philadelphia, Office No. i.> 9 Chesntu JStreot. C.ijHlal $300,000. Charter Perpetual tlN' F t m< ->t { , . v ,.riWe teriii- - ; receive and execute Trim*, and vive Depnsits on Interest. in ci :i.ii hei ir poiri up and invested, together with ! premium fund, afford* a perfect rerunfy to ,v .lotted The premium may he paid in yearly, bait v . or quarterly payments . " ( "npai'y add # BONUS at stated periods to the . : ir.ee? for life. This plan of insurance is the most , .-d of. and is more generally in use than anv other i.rtii Writ .in, (where the subject is best unders.oodby oijde, and where th-y have, had the longest expert , ias appears from the fart that on? of IIT l.ife Insn V r.iinpanh's there, of alt kinds, 87 are on tins plan. Tv first BOM'S was appropriated in December, I^ld, , Hinting to 10 per cent on the sum insured nnd r the fit policies ; to 8| per cent., 71 per tent. See., A c., on ti-rs. in proportion to the time of standing, making an .I'ltion of 8100; #87.50 ; #75, Ac.. Ac., to every f!00O, ■iritiaily insured, which is an average of more than 50 ; r .-eat on the premiums paid, ami without increasing lie mnoal payment-to the company. operation of ihp Banns will be seen by the follow : examples from the Life Insurance Register of the ..pany, thus ; Sum ( Bonus or I Amount of Policy and P -'V Insured. | Addition, j Bonus payable at the i I party's decease. ..5- ■ #I.OOO j 8100 00 j #l.lOO 00 - es ; -.500 j 250 00 j 2,750 I*l ■ C-0 r . ' 4,000 j 400 00 ' 4, !0(l 00 -1, 2.0> : 175 00 j 0.175 00 •• r.y; ; 5,000 j 437 50 J 5.137 30 , xy PAMPHLETS containing the taiile of rates, ar.d n anations of the subject; Forms of Application, ami : Cher information can be had at the office, gratis, in . , 'jti ir. or by letter, addrnc-rd to the Pres .l-nt or Actuary. 15. W. RICHARDS, President. JNO. F. JAME, Actuary. [aj>2s:lv A PP I. E 1 ON' S GREAT CENTRAL i IIEA P BOOK STORE , 161 Clirsiaiit Sired, Cerner of Seventh, Stcaim's Buildings, * riIILADELriTIA. KNOWING the wants of tlte community, the Proprie t r of this ESTABLISHMENT has Tilted up a store in a, most elegant manner, having due regard to the com :..rt of his customers, so that every stranger visiting hit fi. or store, may feel entirely at home. HIS IMMENSE STOCK F BJOKS IS classified according to the various Depart ments "f Literature, so that visiters can find the Books : i are in search of for themselves. Buying his -tirlc : rths most part at the Al'tnox SAI.ES. and being nn ■-•-ted with one of the /.arrest Publishing Ifunres in this .jvtry, besides publishing largely hiu.fx.lfi enable? sell ALL BOOKS at Lower Prices •a any other bouse of a similar character on this con it His facilities for the InroßT ATIOS of Books from c uipe are unsurpassed, having a Branch of his E*t:tb •'.stent in London, where orders of private gentlemen .v careftitly executed and forwarded to this cohntry by o'-r. sTEAMEBand packet. A CATALOGUE n 'ks with the prices attached is issued quarterly, ruining Lists of New additions inade to Ins large col tenon, vx hich are in all cases for sale at the L O WES T PR ICES, ' • from 25 to 75 per cent below puldishers' prices Thus buying even a fete Racks, quite a considerable amount ■ saved. As a still further B\DIGE 1H E \ T ■ ' *;ranirers visiting the city, every one who pur-liases or VUar , t irrtk of Books, wUI receive a copy of the nitAXGKR IX PHII.ADELPHU. I, an elegant 1-tnc. v lume, the price of which is 25 cents. OTne ii-nils of 3n advertisement are too confined to - u.Terate the prices of any of the Books, or to give even 'ii.'i! i lea of the immense atlvantnget to be derived from ircfixting at the Great Central Cheap Honk S'ore, but all w ho are in search of books send for a Catalogue, -1 buy the Books they are in want of,and when visiting nty, give Appleton one call, and you will be or<* to ALL AOAI*. Sta 11 onc r v? - all its branches, furnished at the l.oirest Prices The ■limit of those purchasing Letter and Note Paper, neat ' stamped in the corner, without charge. '-> Orders f r any article may be sent by mail, addressed 'o the proprietor, and tfi-- directions in all cases will be f j!!v carried out, with great punctuality and despat fa *> Orders for C ttalngm-s should he per paid GEO. S. APPLETON, Bodkitflcr, Pub ft.°her, importer, an I Stationer, 161 (Jhesnut Street, ro-rn.tr of Sevmih, Ma - 3in Btrain's Buitdinr GEORGE HELMS. Wholesale Commission Azrnt, FOB ALL KINDS CF WIS H, No. .11 \ortli Wliarifn, Above Rare street, Philadelphia. I'btladelphia, April 21, 1 S-lli—ly JOHN DONNELLY, ■*.r •ifrirtafrr of Donn*Hy"-' rpri/ht Safety Glazwi f 'ap Filled 31 A TC II r.Ss And United Stales Oil Paste Blacking, No. 83 NORTH THIRD Street, Philadelphia. I rIEBE Matches are justly considered the best in the ' United Slates; they are free front unpleasant stne'l, : ran be introduced with perfect safely into ail Stores ci Dwellings. Warranted to keep ten years fi:<- Ji'ai king is of superior quality, and free from any •'Sre.lient that impairs the leather. C'Ot'NTRV DEALERS and fiIIIPPKRS will And it to th-ir interest to call and see fur themselves. N It An assortment of Matches of various New York Manufacturer*. Matches in round wood boxes- alao, P"k-d in large or small tin case*, to ship to any part of world JOHN DONNELLY, I ate of II mk street, now S3 North Third street March 2t, IS4O ly. SHELDRAKE'S A Ss Is !•: U IK E N V 1 3 t S Fs , Ao* 280 Market street, ah ore Eiyhth, (.South side,) rZIILADEITIH \. J ili large ar.d splendid Hotel has beer, furnished with " tire r.ew furniture. The Bar Room is the largest "> Piuladeighia. 'i he Parlor* and Sitting Rooms are en r,| l separated from the noise and bustle, consequent to arrival and departure of car*. The Portico extend '■■rtlie whole front of the houa.-, afford* a cool retreat ir. • up, a fid a splendid view of the greatest tho ""'Stifure in tue city. Zips Lodging Rooms are well furnished —the TaMe a* *" provided fur as at any other Hotel, with every titteii r'" r, f the manager* to make U the best Holt! for Mer __mtj snd l!u*ifmsji .Men, during their stay tn the ciiv • ter- • will b* use noLLAR per day. On the arrival e 'ae tj lf4 f, OBI West, a Porter will be in attend ' •'o e< n•, y bsggage ( a,c jo the Hot I, whir hl* nd • 'he depr.t fablO -4fan jS?BAIT, GAS Ai^s IiR TI HK!b. Wnni GHT IRON TUBES. Hum | to I 1 tiii-hs* b..rv, it rid from 2 (u 12 frvt long, capable of; "itstaiiung intrrrinl pressure < f from ICO tn 2500 lbs wr! squr. invh. , U tb T.e., Crorsr., Stop Coetr, | t.hre, p clres an.l other fltti-iys, uuinerting hv *crew ' Juiut* Also, WELDED IRON FLEES ft-r (.ocomotive. Boat and other Steam Er; gine Botiers. Matcifactitred ant fir sale by MORRIS, TASKER MORRIS, 'dfi.'e TtiiiJ and H nlmu .SIP , Philadelphia, i'a ! J ir.e 30. is IP- 3 n n. s. LI\VKI;\('I:, Agent for the sate of Soulhworth Manufac turing ('ompany's Writing Papers.' IVarchfliikf No. ti iTSiißoi* St., PIIII. A DELPHI \ . 100 cases of the above superior Papers now in store, 1 and tor sale to the trade at the lowest market prices,con sistiiis in part of— l ine thick Flat C ips. 12, 11, 15 and !6 lbs , blue and white. ' j Superfine Medium arj Demi Writings, blue and white. I Extra super and superfine Folio Posts, blue and white, i plain and ruled. 1 Extra super Linen Note Papers, plain and gilt. j Superfine and fine Bill Papers, long and broad [ Superfine and fine C.iunting-lluuse Caps and Posts, blue and white. Extra super Cungrers Cups and Letters, plain and ruled I blue and white. Extra super Congress Caps arid I.etters, gilt, i Superfine Sermon Caps a :.i Posls. Superfine blue linen thin Letter*. Extra super Bath Posts, blue and white, plain and ruled Embroidered Note Papers and Envelopes "Lawyer's" Brief Papers Hu|wrtine and fine Ci\m and Post*, ruled and plain, blue and white, various qualities and price*. A'so. 1000 reams white and asored Shoe Papers B in net Boards, white and assorted Tissue, Tea, Wrapping, 1 Envelope, assorted and blue Mediums, Cap wiappers, j Hardware Papers, &c. Philadelphia June 30. I s i9- Cm AIOH/O NK W STOII SO , -V >. 14 .V <>r'h Second Street, a few doors above Market, r II I L A r> E L P HI A, XT ANFKACTI'RER of Transparent Window Shades, Reed Blinds, Paper Curtains and Venittan Kiind*, of ail the ditFerent SIXES, varying in price, from Six CENTS to Tn i:x tv Dou.tu a piece Ail the new styles of ev ery description of patterns, and of ttie latest fashion* of different cotrrs, and a variety of Trunmir?* if all kinds. Al.-o, beautiful TABLE and OIL CI OTH in patterns and in pieces Oil CloLn* fur fi >or*. /'.Rent ( < ach f'nr tains for Wagon Covers of a superior article, any width, double or siogie, of the finest finish, and a splendid as sortment of CLOCKS, I.OOKI.YQ GI.ASSF.S, and FIRF. BOARDS, Ac., See. Old Blind* painted and trimmed over, to look equal to n'XV, at a very little exper:- ■, or taken in exchange for new. He has nn hand die large it and mod complete and beau tiful assortment of the above article*, at 25 per rent cheaper than any other establishment in the city. Whole sale and Retail, at reduced prices. OMerrhanls and other* are invited to call before pur chasing elsewhere, as it will be to their advantage OAny of the above goods made to order, or carefully picked, so they can he sent any distance without injury, i ■ Other Manufacturers supplied with slats, Front*. Head*, j or /'alley's, at the lowest prices. OP FX IX THE EI'EXIXGS March 21. !s 10— Iy . j AFFLICTED HEAD!! Fliiiadclphiti ITlrdical IZOUNC,; "ESTABLISHED 15 years ago, by Dr KIN K F.LIN. The : 4 J oldest, *urest and best hand tomre all forms "f secret diseases of the skin, and solitary habits of youth, is DR | KINKEI.I.N, Northwest corner of THIRD and I NION , Streets, between Spruce and Pole, a sq-iare atid-a half ' from the Exchange, Philadelphia. TAKE PARTICFI.AR NOTICE. There is a habit which box* teach each other at the Academy or College—a habit indulged in xx lien by him- j self, in solitude, proxving tip with the box to mat hood; t few of those who indulge in this pernicious practice are t aware of the consequences until they find Hie nervous system shattered. f*-el strange and unaccountable feel ; ings, vague fcara in the mind. The individual becomes; feeble, he is unable to labor with accustomed vigor, er j to apply his mind to study; has step is tardy and weak, * he is dull irresolute. Persons of all age* can rmxv judge xvliat is the cause of their declining healtn, losing their vigor, becoming xxeak, pale and emaciated. YOUNG MEN:: Let no false modesty deter you from matting your case ; knoxvn to oae who, from education and respectability, • can alone befriend yon He who places himself under j Dr. Kinkelin's treatment, inay religiously confide In his j honor as a gentleman, and in whose bosom will be for . ever locked the secret of the patient. Thousands have been restored to health, from the de j vastations of those terrific maladies by Dn KIXKCI *r>, ! Gorman Physk inn PACKAGED OF MF.DH:INEP ADVICES, 4r fie 1 , xvaided, by sending a remittance, and put up secure fi-mi J N.XMAOK barrels best i!o --nongahela Whiskey; 2300 LBS. WESTERS HAM. 'and hundreds of knick knacks, too numerous to describe in an advertisement. Being deternrned to sell LOW F R CASH to accommodate those who may visit him, as fir as he can—and to deal fair-iy and honestly, he invites his friends in town and country to •rive him :i call, examine his stock, and if thev tind such articles as may be wanted, they can he had about as cheap as any one can sell them in this town or neighborhood. . J. THOMAS, between Swartz's and McDowells taverns. Lewistown, may 19. l-<49—l}'. A If E XV S V I I I. V CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEW ELRY, &C. \ T PJJOV has just returned from the city IT b with the largest, c hen peat, and most select assortment of C'locliM. Wntches, A Jewelry tivttr offered for sale in Lewistown ; embracing in great variety every de flfc y ' jMS&f sciptioti of VVATCHES, ly i* from Gobi Patent l.evers 'fSr v '^ own ,0 Zl'e ordinary St!- L'AO: | ver Quartier; Clocks of all kinds. Musical Boxes, i Silver Tea and Table Spoons, Ladles, Sugar j Tongs, Butter Knives, Guid Pens and Pencils i Breast Pins, Finger lungs. Bracelets, gold and i silver Spectacles, ti ! ver Thimbles, Rogers' I Cu'iery, &c . &c. These articles were all purchased at ex-1 tromdy low price? and will be sol i at a OREAT REDUCTION fiom the price they have hitherto I commanded. The Indies and gentlemen ore ' respectfully invited to call and examine the ' stock. CO""Glocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired on reasonable terms, at short notice. SILVER taken in exchange for nil articles be has for sale. Lewistown, May 5, 1949—tf. Cooking Stores. jjrj* We have now on —s? —band a Inrje stock of booking Stoves, such as B : %i- we ca " warrant to give L-—eiitiresatisfgction We .;.' m&attt have the I.auhach, two 9 ' zc,?; * 1 ' ie - Sl ar ' wo CO"We invite Far p4 tiers and all persons I needing a Cooking J Stove, to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. F HOFFMAN. Lewistown, June 2.1, 1*49. iPo not THAT at F. J. HOFFMAN'S ] will be found a splendid assort ment of fashionable 11 A TS, CAPS , . DR. K. F. GREEN, has again resumed the practice of his profession. He will fie happy to wait upon all who desire Ins pro fessional services. He may be found at lite drug store of GREEN & BANKS. Lewistown, npril 29, 1848 —tf. TO (IIIVIM MERCHANTS. | 117E have always on hand a fine stock of V ? the following articles, which we are 1 prepared to sell Wholesale, at a email advance , on c'ty rates, having been "well bought? pur* • chasing almo3t strictly for CA-H : Drugs, Patent Medicines, Glass, Oil, &c. Apices; Coffee, Sugar. Tea, 4c. 1 Tobacco and Sugars; F:sh and Salt Nails, and almost every nrticle in Hardware Saddlery-ware; Candies, Nuts, Arc. Cotton Laps and Cordage All kinds of PAPER, and Blank Books (,'ookittg Stoves; Hats and Caps; Match's F. J. HOFFMAN. ; f.ewiatown, March 31, 1349. \IT URIv'S Ks; ,li SO IS V. IrjMIE AMERICAN Oil..—This Oil is not a | J compound, but is the pure ex tract of the .2 auric no Seneca Oil. It is well known that the .medicinal qualities of the Senecu Oil aren't ' surpassed by any, and this being an extract, i makes it still a superior article. It is very highly recommended for Sore Throat, We.ak Eyes, Ear-ache, Deafness, Rheumatism, Con sumption, Bronchitis, Burns, Scalds, &c. The above valuable Medicine is for sale at GREEN'S MEDICAL DEPOT. No. 11 Lewistown, June 9, 1349. i CIEOLIIRA! CHOLERA!! . VCT are surro nded with that dread de- V v stroyer. It may be here—no doubt • will be. It you should have an attack, the | "FORWARD DROPb" will effect a cure. Come and get some—keep it in your houses | when at home and in your trunks when travel ' ling. It is also a certain remedy for dysen ; tery, &c. An eminent Physician of Ken ! tucky has said that he " never lost a case of • cholera with the Forward Drops." , Prepared and sold at GREEN'S Medical Depot, No. 11, Lewislown. June 18, 1549. (3 —■ (JD V 23 S> is 5;i.5,0 w-tv a sik. rfiHE undersigned continues to manufacture J.. Stoves, llollow-u>are , Jyc., at the Old Logan Foundry, i formerly carried on -by A. B. Long & Co., and I offers to the public the following articles: The Premium or Cook's Favorite is a very I good stove, and well deserves those high com- I mendations so unanimously bestowed upon it. I Also the Hathaway Cooking Slove, J which stand* unrivalled in this or any other country. It has been tested for the last nine i years, and is justly pronounced the best and ' the most durable article ot that kind ever used. ' Hundreds of certificates could be procured, if , necessary. The NINE PLATE STOVE, 'of various sizes. Coal Stoves, of every dw- scriptinn ; Parlor and Chamber do., for coal or • wood; Air-tight do., got up in a neat and beau tiful style. Wash Kettles, Skillets, Fry Paus. ; Pots, Iron Stands, and numerons other articles iof Hollow-ware. Also, Sled Shoes, and ail j kinds of Castings made to order. He is also j manufacturing SUPERIOR WATER PIPE. 1 of nnc and a quarter inch calibre, and iDtenda |to keep a supply on hand at all times, The subscriber is determined to make the wsro jout of the very best material that can be pro cured: and tor the accommodation ot disiart ! purchasers, keeps wagons and horses for the purpose of delivering stoves at any point within eighty miles, free of any additional charge J All the stoves ore warranter! to stand the fire and perform well,and if not, the money will bo ! refunded on their return ; if a plate should breair ] or crack, it will be replaced free of charge. There is connected with the Foundry, a | Tinning F,stabiishment, for manufacturing Tiii Ware of every Kind, i wh re purchasers will please call. orders from a distance will meet with prompt attention. Wholesale dealers would do well to give me a call, as I will wholesale Stoves and Hollow-ware on as lair terms as they con be had at any other place } All kinds of country Produce taken in ei* change. ROBERT McMANIGIL. Lewistown, Jan. 27, IS4U—tf. DR. SHERMANS i SiaUam, A: Plaster* Dr. Sherman's OLOSA OX I A .V, or All• Iltaling Ihilsam, F.-r the cure of Consumption, Asthma, Dyspeptic Con mi option. Spitting of Blood. Bronchitis, Jhficulty of Rreathtng, Hoarseness, Infinitum, Croup, Counhs, ( ol is. I'tins in the Breast and Site, Ftyspep so, and the various affections of the Stomerh and l iver. Hie creat celebrity which this remedy ha* obtained among those n ho are arr|uainteo,ooo.' Torcn lNC THE SYMPATHIES.— 'Arrah, 'at, and why did you marry me? Just ell me that—for it's meself that's had to naintain ye ever since Father O'Fanegan ent me to yer house.' ♦Swate Jewel,' replied Fat, not relish ig the charge, 'and it's meself that hopes to ve to see the day that ye're a widow weep ig over Ihe could sod that covers me, then y St. Patrick, I'll see how you get along •ithout me, honey dear. A blacksmith in the State of New York as summoned as a witness in court, be veen two of bis workmen. The Judge, ftpr bearing the testimony, asked him by he did not advise them to settle, as le cost had already amounted to three mes the disputed sum, vis: seventy-five *nts. flu replied, 'I to-t-o Id the f. f-ools to se-e-e-ttle ; for the co-o-onstable would take their coats, the lawyers their sh ir irts, and if they got into your honor's court, vou'd sk-skskin 'em 1' A very interesting fight is now going on between the Washington Union and Phil adelphia Ledger. The Union calls the Ledger a guerilla sheet, and the Ledger intimates that the editors of the Union are blackguards and dishonorable men. We think both are right in their opiuions. PUBLIC OFFICES. The New York Express is not satisfied with the 6,000 federal offices which Gen. Taylor ha 9 bestowed upon the Whigs, in the face of his solemn pledges, hut threat ens 10 seize upon 11T,00(1 more—being what it estimates to be about one-half of the Federal offices in the Union.— Wash. Union. Not quite so blood thlrstv. savs the fix press m reply. Our principles are these : The federal offices on the Ith of March last were about all in locofoco hands. We estimate the number to be 250,000 Locos removed (see the Union) 8,000 Locos left 242,000 Whigs entitled to one.half, viz: 125,000 Whigs put in office, only 8,000 Due the Whigs now 117,000 If Gen. Taylor did n>t do justice to the 117,000 yet proscribed Whigs, he would indeed belie all his Solemn pledges.* New Series—Vol. 3—No. *3. FROM CALIFORNIA. The RtPamer Falcon arrived at New Or leans from Chagres on the 4th instant. She brought 8169,085 in specie and gold dust, fifty 11 iree passengers, and a large mail. She made the passage from here to Chagres in seven days, and remained there a week, during which time it rained inces santly. The Isthmus is generally healthy, though at Chagres there was much sick ness. In an American population at that town of thirty-five, thirty were ill or just recovering from fever. The disease is of malignant intermittent character. The steamship Oregon left San Francis co on the. 2d of July and arrived at Panama on the 21st of tlie same month.— On the 4tli ult. at half past 12 o'clock A. M. she struck three times on a rock at Port Conception. The shock was very, great, and the vessel so much injured that she leaked during the whole passage. At the last accounts she was at Tobago Island repairing damages, and will not be readv to resume her trips before the 20th inst. She brought down about seventy passen gers, most of whom took passage on the Falcon for New Orleans and New York. Capt. Crowningshield, U. S, A., died of apoplexy on the passage, on board the Oregon. At Panama there were about five hun ; dred Americans awaiting transportation. One half of them were to leave on the 28tli ult. on the barque Tasso to sail on j the Ist inst., and the barque Ella Francis i to depart soon. From a gentleman who came a pasen ; ger on the Falcon, and who is direct from j San Francisco, we learn the following in j teresting particulars: The stories ol Gen. Smith having to go on board a vessel of war, in conseouence ( of a trouble with the residents, is all false. Gen. Smith was well, universally respect ed and very popular. He had moved his headquarters from San Francisco to Sono ra, which is about seventy miles from tho former place. The health of San Francis co was good, and the inhabitants of the town much more orderly and quiet than could be anticipated. The gamblinghous es arc all closed on Sundays, and the work of all kinds suspended, although labor is worth §lO to §ls per day. Theie were four churches already built, and another was expected soon to arrive there. There were about two thousand cloth tents about the town. The Ameri cans residing in the city were mostly highly respectable. Occasionally there was some slight difficulty between the Americans and the Malays. The market was overstocked with goods—dry goods and clothing selling for less than in the States. Houses and lumber were very high, and sold readily. A house that in the States cost S4OO, and was forty bv twenty feet, would sell for $2500, and would co6t S7OO to put it up. There were fifty or sixty cargoes of goods; re maining unsold at San Francisco. Gold was plenty; large quantities of it were coming in every day. It was selling for sls per ounce rash, or SlOin goods.— The quantity of gold was considered in exhaustible. There were no troops in San Francisco, and none were needed. It is announced that Jourt B. tVuttER, of Ohio, has been superceded as commis sioner to run the Boundary Line with Mex ico, by the appointment of the late Col. JOHN C. FREMONT to take charge of the Commission. Subsequent to Mr Weller's appointment, an appropriation of $50,000 was made by Congress for the operation of the fiscal year, in adjusting this Bounda ry Line between the United States and Mexico, and Mr. V\ eller, it stems, drew upon the Department for more than $30,- 000 of this amount before he reached Pan ama, and had actually received more than $20,000. His last drafts for ten or elev en thousand dollars were respectfully de clined by the Department, on the ground that no satisfactory account had been re ceived of the previous expenditure, and the Department did not choose to exhaust all the resources provided forthe year, before discovering some practical pplica tion of the means to the object contempla ted by the law. PLEASURES OF A CALIFORNIA TRIF.—A correspondent of the A". Y. writ ing from Chihuahua, under date of the -Jih May says : Since I started we have been near starving three times—once for pro visions, and twice for water. Once wo were live days without water ar.d once three ; we were siv days without anything to eat except a few snakes and hawks which we found on the road and shot. Moreover, we have had two hard fights with the In dians—h*d two of our men killed and eight wopnded. My bed is made nightly on the ground ; that 19, I Bleep on one blan ket and c >ver with another. 1 live on dried beef and venison, with coffee and bread ol my own making. I work hard, drivo mules, kill and butcher deer, physic the company, fight the Indians, and trade with the Mexicans for corn, flour and beef. * * * My spirits are low and my hopes are flagging. He iare of little expenses; a small leak will Miik a gr< at ship.