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WEDSESDAT, JULY 1, 18*6.
THE AMEIDR IIOXORABLH. ■*
Tiff? Senior Editor of the Ghroaicic & Senti
nel, admits that patriotism dhl not require us to
resign our civil office for the purpose of yielding
our humble mite of military service to the coun
try. We take * great deal more pleasure ia re
cognizing tile justice ami liberality, we may say
kiutinevs of Mr. Jones’ last aHicle, than we did
in repelling what we considered (under the cir
cumstances) a highly inopportune and ungener
ous sneer at our person. We were making per
sonal sacrifices to do what duty appeared to de
mand of us, which seemed to us to deserve some
thing better, than reproachful insinuations.
We seize the last moment of our stay in Co
lumbus to acknowledge the randor of Mr. Jones’
recantation, and to wish liim, as he docs us, all
health, happiness and prosgg^y.
LATER PROM ENGLAND.
Since our last issue, we have advices from
England by the Steamer Caledonia, which ar
rived at Boston On the 18th ult. The most
important news by this arrival is the rumor, that
Great Britain has offered her mediation between
this Government and Mexico.—The escape oi
Prince Louis Bonaparte from the fortress whore
he has been confined nearly five years, under sen
tence of imprisonment for life, for his attempt at
a revolution in France, and the fact that, a large
French Fleet has been ordered to the Gulf of
Mexico to reinforce the squadron stationed there.
Many surmises and rnmors arc made as to the
intention and aim of the latter. ,
Another attempt has been made at a revolu
tion in Portugal. The London papers are filled
with speculation, as to the probable issue of the
Mexican difficulty—but they are deprived of
their interest by their ignorance of events whiph
have since transpired, and with which our read
ers arc familiar. We therefore omit them, and
give below an article from the London Times.
Wc copy this mainly for the purpose of showing
the preparations that England has made, and is
now making for War, notwithstanding their pa
cific course, as manifested by the desire to settle
the Oregon controversy upon equitable grounds,
and amicably.
Apprehensions arc beginning to be expressed,
that possibly England may offer serious objec
tions, should it become necessary for the U. S. to
add the province of California to its territory, as
an indemnity for the expenses of the War into
I which Mexico has involved us. Mexico owes
large sums to British capitalists, who aware of the
complete bankruptcy of that Republic, have
doubtless looked to some valuable province as a
remuneration when all others have failed. .
It is dilficult to speculate upon wliat may be
the joint issue of the French and English Fleets
ill the Gulf of Mexico. The project for a “ bal
ance of power in America,” may have been stirred
up anew in the councils of the “ Holy Alliance.”
There is a vulgar adage pardonable in this in
’ stance, “wc shall see, what wc shall see.”
From the London Times June 1.
“ The tumultuous excitement occasioned
throughout the United States by the announce
ment that a small Mexican army had been col
lected at Matamoras, and that 2,000 men had
crossed the Rio Grande and placed themselves
between General Taylor’s camp and his supplies
at Point Isabel, is certainly disproportioned to
the actual magnitude of the event ; and it pre
sents a strange commentary on the aggressive
policy and the warlike measures Which have
been gaining ground in the United States for
the last lew years. Nothing can be more ridi
culous than the contrast between the zeal of the
Americans in provoking a war, and their real
state of preparation for it ; and a defeat will pro
bably he sustained by thfeAmcrican forces, worst
ed by troops whom they have affected to despise,
before the people of the United States have learn
ed tliat bluster does not win battles, though it
may begin brawls. What, we may venture to
inquire, would have been the result, if the British
government had chanced to be animated by
sentiments akin to those which the cabinet of
Washington has so shamelessly disclosed; and
iftho late peremptory declarations of the Presi
dent on the subject of the Oregon territory had
been followed by the advance of a well appoint
ed British anuy across the Canadian frontier, and
the appearance of a British fleet on the coast ?
The hypothesis is purely imaginary ; but if it
tends to impiess upon the Americans the neces
sity of’ remedying their present defenceless posi
tion, it also renders it incumbent on the British
government to seize this moment for the adjust
ment of our controversy with the United States.
It is not England that has awakened these dor
mant claims and kindled these deplorable pas
sions. It is not England that has given notice
for the termination of the convention of joint oc
cupany, and chosen this particular time for the
settlement of the dispute by treaty or by war.
•Slid less has England any hand in the recent
measures taken by the Mexicans in defence of
their territory—an opinion which is too absurd
to need contradiction in Europe, though it is very
generally entertained in the United States.
But since Mr. Polk and his democratic adherents
have caused this mischief, and let loose these
dangers in despite and defiance of England, it is
the duty of the queen's government to steer their
course firmly amidst the storms of passion and
the accidents of fortune, and to turn whatever
errors may have been committed by our antagon
ists, to the solid advantage of this country, and
to tire defence of our just rights. The Senate
of the United States have wisely recommended
an amicable adjustment of the Oregon question.
We concur in their opinion. Let it be amica
ble, l*t, above all things, immediate.
The \.ar with Mexico is at present to the
highest degree popular in the United State?. In
paroxism of enthusiasm not a voice was
qtifedta denounce the atrocity of the quarrel, or
to predict the heavy burdens which even success
in such a cause must impose on the American
l nion. The war party is everywhere triumph
„ui- The whig3 arc discouraged and defeated,
even ia their feint attempt to modify the pream
ble of the war hill. The immediate effect of this
ruptirfwith Mexico is. therefore, to weaken the
iudueruv of the .party which had recently suc
coed.-d in smoothing down the form of notice to
be given to Great Drain—to increase the authori
ty and ascendency of the executive government
which is the very cose of the war party —to place
largo sums of monej’and vast patronage at their
uisjmsal—to augment she United States army
and navy—to call out a large body of voluntdbrs
*:d drill them into troops, and to promote that
jujrtial spirit amongst the population at large, to
w .i‘.*h democratic communities are but too prone.’
In sluwrap’ Mr. PolkTvere to propose to himself
tl’t mode of preparing the people ■
•f the United States fora contest with one of the
creat powws ufEurope, he could not have hit 1
upon any scheme more likely to suit his purpose, 1
thaatjUuit oftqgaiug th country bv a little war, ]
wluHi there no serious risk, no formidable j
enemy,,but’judy enough of eclat to whet the
p siSs winch Vic leaders of the American de
nwoty are woof v to flatter and obey. If the
Oregon qttcirtioif fie reserved until the United
states have dictate.! terms to Mexico, and j>er
lojn themselves, of California, no
government will be able to accede to -
terms of partition, and they will be better prepar
ed for war with England then, than they are
for war with Mexico now. A wise government
would, indeed, most carefully have avoided
plunging into two quarrels at the same'time
and the frontiers of Texas ought to have. bq*n.
“settled by treaty before those of Oregon were
discussed. But these sage maxims are disre
garded-on the other side of the Atlantic ; aWd
M-r. Polk seems rather to glory in the multiplici
ty of his dangers, and to act-as if one embarrass
ment was a set-off against another.
If the overture Which Mr. Pakenham has
been instructed to make in reply to the notice
for the termination of the convention he favora-.
Wy received, we hope that in four or five -weeks
the Oregon controversy may be settled, and a
final treaty of partition signed. But the best
means of arriving at this most desirable result
are vigorous measures <V a strong demonstration
of our resolution not to recoil before any ctlter
native. Symptoms have already reached us of
an jnteutiou an tho part of the American gov
ernment to convince us of the extreme modera
tion ofiheir designs towards Mexico, and of th.eir
earnest desire to terminate this war. But the
American government must be judged of by its
public acts and declarations, not by assurances
winch we can only regard as subterfuges and pre
tences. Its evident object is, if possible, to post
pone the settlement of the Oregon question until
Mexico has been reduced to terms; and then to
put forward its pretensions to Oregon with the
whole strength of the democratic party. This
scheme must be defeated. Another month will
bring us cither a treaty of partition and peace, or
an answer which will call for more decided steps
on the part of the British government
With regard to the mode of pr osecuting the
war against Mexico, we apprehend that whatever
may be the feebleness of the. Mexican troops, the
nature of the country offers most serious obsta
cles to an invading army. The city of Mexico
is 700 miles from theßio Bravo del Norte. The
roads are bad.and ill provided with water or sup
plies ; and a host of ill disciplined adventurers,
like the American volunteers, - would inevitably
be cut off in detail in the interior of the country
by the rancheros and the Spanish population!
The military operations must, therefore, be con
fined to desultory warfare on the frontier. If a
blockade be announced of the eastern and wes
tern coasts of Mexico, including the ports of Vera
Cruz, Tampico, and the mouth of the Rio Bravo
on the Atlantic, and the immense extent of coast
from port St. Francis to Acapulco on the Pacific,
ihe maritime powers of Euroj, whose .subjects
are so largely interested in the commerce of Mexi
co, will of course require that the blockade
should be eveiy where enforced by a competent
American squadron. But the whole American
navy now atioat would not suffice actually to
blockade this extent of coast, even if its services
were not likely4o be required in other placesfor
the protection of American commerce.
Whatever may be the laws of particular coun
tries, or the stipulations of treaties as to the
rights of privateers, there can be no doubt, if
the Mexican government issues letters of marque,
there are seataring adventurers enough in the
world to risk their lives in this species of legaliz
ed piracy, -and to defy restrictions which can
only be enforced here and there by the American
vessels of war. In the mercantile cities of the
Union it was generally expected that the Mexi
cans would resort to this expedient. A war
clause has been inserted in the policies of insu
rance at New York, and premiums had risen
31 per cent, in consequence of the additional
risk.- Some of the American packets for Liver
pool were already preparing to sail armed. It
is evident that, whether these apprehensions
be exaggerated or not, a state of war .existing
along the whole coast of North America, and in
terruping the vast commercial relations both of
the United States and ol Mexico with other
countries, as well as with each other, is a position
of affairs fraught with danger to the general
peace of the world. We shall await with anxie
ty the measures which may be anticipated from
the Mexican and American governments with
reference to these maritime questions; and, as a
proper precaution, we hope the British squadron
in the W est Indies will at once be reinforced.
Without any direct interest to the disturbed and
declining affairs of Mexico, and without caring in
the slightest degree what form of government
exists in that country, since none can be worse
than the military anarchy which has existed
there for the last twenty years, there are impor
tant British undertakings and investments in
Mexico, which have frequently been the subject
of communication between the two governments,
and which cannot now be left unprotected. Nor
can we be blind to the fact that the Americans
are, to use an expression of their own, about to
fight the battle of Oregon in Texas, and that the
same passion which isnow launeghing in full ca
reer against their weakest neighbor, will erelong
incite the most Stirling portion of the American
people to lay hands upon tho American posses
sions of the British crown. This, then, is the
time to prepare for resistance—firm, absolute re
sistance—to pretensions which are incompatible
with the safety of neighboring States or the
peace of the world.”
GEN TAY'LOR AND THE PRESIDEN
CY.
“ Save me front my friends,” must be the ex
pression of Gen. Taylor when he will hear that
he has seriously been nominated for the Presi
dency by his friends in some portions of the
L nion. We believe Gen. T. to be too prudent
and wise to be made the dupe af ambitious men,
who seek for his elevation to political preferment,
that they may he benefitted by fattening
upon the “ spoils” of office. Gen. Taylor, in
achieving the glorious victories of the Bth, & 9th
of May, has done no more than the duty he
owed his country, and he is sufficiently compen
sated that it has won him a name, which
will he lasting as its history. The laurel
wreath is all the decoration that the mili
tary Chief desires, and when you would force
him into the political arena, to play at strata
gems, the depth of which Ke has “ never dream
ed off in his philosophy,” you place upon him a
load of cares, and lay the foundation of distrust
and unhappiness. •
Gen. Scott stands a ruined monument of dis
appointed political ambition. The lesson which
he has learned at so great a cost will not be un
heeded l>y the hero of the Rio Grande.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
An extra from the Montgomery Advertiser of
June 27th informs us of an arrival at N. Orleans,
from Very Cruiz, bringing four days later news
than that brought by the Falmouth.
The tenor of it would seem to indicate a change
of affairs in the Government of 1 the enemy’s
country, which may be disastrous or prosperous
to them as the future shall develope. A revolu
tion has broken out in the department of Jalisco,
which commenced in the city of Guadalagara.
The palace of the governor had been attacked by
the populace, aided with some military, and the
cry was “ long live the Republic, and death to a
foreign Prince.” A’ call for a New Congress
has been made, to be elected on the basis of the
Constitution of 1824. The recall of “ Santa An
na,” is now looked to confidently.. The following
in relation to kirn, is sent forth by the revolution
ists.
“As Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna had
the glory of founding the Republic, ami whatev
er may have been his errors, been its strong
’ est support, in spite of the policy of Europe and
j the instigations of some perverse- Mexicans, and
opposed himself to the usurpation’ by North A
’ mcriCa; the garrison’ of Jalisco proclaims the
said General as the Chief hr the grand enterprise
‘forwhich this plan is entered into.”
J Another article, appropriates one fourth
|of th# products or revenues of the departments
|to carry on the war against “ Texas and North
America.” • ‘
► | ‘Palo Alto'’ Hats and Resaca de la Palma
r advertised iff the New York papers.
ENGLISH MBWATIOjr.
Some-of the Whig writers seem to be grdhtly.
alarmed lest Mr. Polk should refuse the proffer
ed mediation of Great Britain, in the settlement
of the difficulties between this country and Mex
ico. We hope that Mr. Polk prill refuse it with
out hesitation or ceremony. The offer is to our
mind, a piece of arrogance and presumption, de
serving rebuke. This country is amply able to ;
settle her own difficulties with Mexico or
any other country. With power enough to en
force her rights when ft is necessary, and mag
nanimity enough to be liberal when a proper oc
casion offers; there is no occasion for the inter
vention of another power, either to secure to us
justice if it become necessary for us to enforce it,
or to ensure to Mexico liberal terms when she
shall manifest a disposition to accord justice to us.
The mediation of England! A pretty story tru
ly. What do we want with it ? If Great Britain
be so very desirous to have a finger in this mat
ter, let her go and pursuade Mexi<£lo do right
It has been said, and no doubt with truth, that
she has been interfering all the while in Mexico,
to strive to raise a difficulty out of this Tex
as question, and if, Mexico has been led
into this difficulty by the promises of the Brit
ish Government, it behooves her to get her out of
it as easily as possible—but the best way is for
England to do her talking with Mexico—-we
have no need of it.
England is wonderfully kind to proffer her me
diation to us, and some of our people are vastly
afraid it will not be accepted. What would Eng
land have thought, and what would our people
have thought, if Mr. Polk had proffered his me
diation between the British and the Sikhs?
Doubtless it would have been scoffed at—the idea
that a plain republican government should have
thought of interfering between royalty & its victim,
would have been perfectly ridiculotfs; but when
royalty condescends so far as to proffer to settle
for us our rights, and our interests, why it is mon
strus if we do not pluck off our hats and get
down upon our knees and respond, “ may it please
your majesty to settle this matter with us as to
your gracious majesty shall seem right.?
PRESENTATION of a banner to
THE GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS.
It being generally understood throughout the
city, that a Flag, wrought by the Misses Howard,
would be presented to the Regiment, ere their
departure, on Saturday morning last, music was
heard from the Camps of the several companies,
and in a few moments they were assembled at
the Baptist Church, where the line being form
ed, the “ forward march” of Col. Jackson soon
put them en route for the beautiful mansion of
Maj. J. H. Howard, situated about half a mile
from the city. “ _ -
We hurried on eyid arrived at Maj. Howard’s
in advance of the Regiment, and found the grounds
in front of the house crowded with people, in
carriages, on horse back and on foot. The porti
co which extends around three sides of the house,
was filled with ladies, all looking with delighted
eyes at the Regiment, as it wound its way across
the commons, and up the hill to its point of des
tination. Arrived, and brought to a halt, the
Commissioned officers were ordered from right
and left to the front and centre, and immediate
ly before a platform which had been erected for
the ceremony. Col. Jackson advanced a few
.paces in front of liis officers upon the appearance
of Mr. R. R. Howard, (himself a member of the
Light .Infantry) supporting a sister upon each
arm, the eldest of whom, Miss Mary Ann, with
the banner in hand, delivered the following ad
dress :
VOT.UXTF.ERS OF THE GeOIUTIA ReOIMEXT;
The bugle has sounded from the chapparel oi
the Rio Grande!—.its blast finds an echo in the
ready response of this gallant band—the best,
the bravest sons of Georgia.
Though distant the field of conflict, and priva
tious and sufferings arc strewed in the way, yet
with patriotic impulse you have rushed to the
standard of your country, aud with praise
worthy enthusiasm, determined rather to perish
on the plains of Mexico than suffer to be sullied
the bright escutcheon of your country’s honor.
Appreciating highly the patriotic devotion which
calls to war this gallant band of brothers, allow
us, Col. Jacksox, the gratification of presenting
to you, as their commander, and though you to
them, this STAND OF COLORS—the badge
of the Union—the emblem of civil an<> religious
independence—fully confident it will never be
dishonored while under the protection of the
“ Georgia Regiment of Yolunteers.” .•
Col. Jackson received the standard iwSrthrs
replji.:
of Georgia Volunteers, the pleasant task devolves
upon me dfmaking a sincere, though feeble ex
pression of its thanks, for the beautiful'BANNEß
which you have now presented. to it It is a
fit offering from virtue and beauty to the depart
ing soldier. Amid the din and clash of battle,
in the hour 4f conflict and of danger; what can
be more stimulating to his spirit than tp gaze
upon the glittering folds wrought by yoiir own
fair hands, and to recall to his memory the
words of encouragement and sympathy which
have just fallen from your gentle lips. Between
the donors and the ‘recipients of this beautiful
Standard, nature has drawn a line of distiction
which may not'in our day be passed. It is not
for you to seek With us the distant battle-field; it
is not yours to mingle in the tumultuous strug
gles of bloody war; it is not incumbent upon
you to vindicate the insulted name and, honor of
your count-y —the toils, the hardships, the pri
vations of the soldier’s lot, .to which you have so
touchingly alluded, are not for your tender frames
to endure ;.and yet amid them all, yous sweet im
age will be present with us:—on the plains of
Texas and among the mountains of Mexico, in
the peaceful camp and in the storm of battle, in
the hour of triumph or in the moment of death,
it will still be present with us. It wifi he present
with us in touching companionship with the im
ages of the wives, the mothers, the sisters, the
daughters whom we have left behind.
Many are tlfe pleasing rccollectious we shall
bear with us, r* our sojourn, in this hospitable
city, but above them all will it be our pleasure to
remember this interesting occasion.
A few more hours will find us on our march
to Mexico. With us we carry the elegant Stan
dard presented by you. I think I may venture
to promise, in behalf of the Georgia Regiment,
.that it will not in oufc hands be disgraced. We
will strive to realize yxjur own flattering predic
tion. - \
Ladies, in behalf ofthe Regiment, permit me
once again.to return - you .our heartfelt thanks,
and to bid you a respectful ferwcll.
The highly interesting certknqny was one well
Worthy a painter’s peffcU, and |swe stood there,
rapt with the language that fell\from the lips of
the fair speaker as with uplifted hand she point
ed to the banner which they wererfto bear to the
battle-field, and which she conjured them,to main
tain and defend As became men, w 4 felt a con
sciousness that in their hands after* such a pre
sentation, it would never be disgraced, and wo
thought that as they returned, the consciousness
of increased obligation,” and this renewed evi
dence respect of the fair, caused them to
step with a firmer and more elastic tread* Long
live the/Regiaiejit of Georgia Volunteer A !
NEWS FOR VOLUNTEERS.
In marching, soldiers take 75 steps a minute ;
in quick marching 160 ; -and in charging 150.
THE DEPARTURE OF THE VOLUN
” ‘ • TBERS. ?
On Sunday morning last, the ten companies
comprising the Georgia Regiment which have
been renctervoused at this place, took up the
line of march for Chehaw, thence to proceed by
Rail Road to Montgomery. They were accom
panied by a large train of 60 Baggage wagons,
and made a truly imposing appearance; our
streets and the Bridge were thronged with the
citizens who assembled to witness the departure
of the Favored of Georgia’* sons, who so nobly
and speedily have responded to the call of their
country. To many the departure was an affect
ing one, as husbands, sons and brothers, who
have sacrificed some of the dearest interests of
life, wrung the final parting. Their enlistment is
alone sufficient evidence of a fervent patriotism.
“ The Regiment was under the command of
Lieut. Col. Redd. Col. Jackson remaining to
.conclude some final arrangements as to the dis
position of the sick, who are left behind, until
enabled to join the army.
ShtJUld the war continue and the Georgia
Regiment be brought into active service, we have
full confidence that they will nobly maintain the
honoLof the State, and shed additional lustre up
on the American arms.
COLONEL OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY.
The election on Wednesday last illustrated the
principle of a jug-handle. The selection was
Maj. F. G. Wilkins.
A larger vote by far was polled, than at any
election for militia officers, for a number of years
previous, which fact,. in conjunction with the
energy and determination of Col. Wilkins, is
sufficient evidence that proper steps will-be taken
to efficiently organise the militia of our county.
The law enforcing militia duty is a strict and
legal one, and when carried out is proper enough,
but an awful burlesque when it is not. It is a
law of the country notwithstanding, and which
every person is bound to respect and obey, equal
ly with that of others.
THE “CITY LIGHT GUARD.”
A highly respectable Corps has been formed
with the above title, for the protection of our city
during the absence of the Uniformed Compa
nies heretofore in this place. The following
gentlemen have been elected officers:
A. H. Cooper, Capt. J. M. Hughes 3d “
D. P. Ellis, Ist Lt. R.B. Kyle, 4th “
A. G. Redd, 2d “ AC. Brown, lstCorpl
S. K. Hodges, 3d “ R. R. Hudgins 2d “
Wm H. Prudcn IstSrgt Jno. Wilmer, jr 3d “
F. C. Johnson 2d “ J. A. L. Lee, 4th “
DEATH OF A VOLUNTEER’
Wc regret to learn the death of one of the
members of the “Georgia Light Infantry” Mr.
Wm. R. Hanson; the news of his death has
just reached us, unaccompanied with particulars.
MEXICAN PRIVATEERS.
It is rumored that two American Merchantmen
have been taken in the Gulf by Mexican Priva
teers! We cannot vouch for the truth of this
report. !. t
Attempted Fhaud ox U. S. Goverx*
mext. —-A woman named Eleanon Jerauld, 75
years of age, has been arrested by the U. S. Mar
shal at Providence, R. I. for altering her mar-?
riage certificate from 1798 to 1793, in order to
obtain a pension under the laws of the United
States. By the law of 1838, a widow to draw a
pension, must have been married prior to 1794.
[Commufficated.]
From the Augusta Constitutionalist.
Burke County, June 24,. 1846.
Dear Gardiner—Your two last papers contain
notices of cotton blooms. I hoped that the prac
tice of publishing such matters was abandoned.
An early bloom is rarely a criterion of a planter’s
crop, and never of. the condition of the general
crop. A newspaper notice of one, is alike in
jurious, to planter and cotton-buyer ; and indi
vidual vanity should not be indulged at so great
a sacrifice. I intended some time since to men
tion to you privately the advanced state of my
crop, with a view to check all public accounts in
your paper, of thosp less prosperous. But other
engagements prevented my writing. Since, how
ever, you have published those accounts, it is due
to our pkl county to give jou the growth of cot
ton there.
There were blooms on my place on the 10 th
June. The weed at that time was over 2£ feet
high. A field of 60 acres averaged about 2 feet.
On the 20th, bolls were seen as large as patridge
eggs—the weed over 3 feet high. The same
field averaged about feet—several limbs or
branches measured from 2 feet to 2 feet 3 inch
'M.
•Mr. Editor—The above article, though wear
ing the air of candor, is not what it would seem
to be, a communication from a planter, but ema
nates doubtless from a speculator for effect.
He states that blooms first appeared with tym
on the 10th of-June—on the 20th he had bolls
as large as a patridge egg.
Now it takes 3 days for the bloom to drop, and
in 7 days more.the form of the boll would be
scarcely perceptible—it would not certainly be
larger than a buck shot.
Certain it is, that the writer’s crop if he has
any, is far superior to any body elses throughout
the whole range of the cotton region—as wc can
hear of no signs of bolls in this region or any-”
where else but with him.
RAIL-ROAD MEETING.
At a meeting of the corpora the Musco
gee Rail-Road, held in Columbus, on Thursday,
the 26th June, 1846. On motion, the Hon. J.
G. Winter was appointed Chairman and Wiley
Williams, Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved, that the interest
of the city of Columbus requires that a Rail-
Road should be constructed so as to afford a
communication between tills city and the Atlan
tic.
Resolved , That the Secretary be instructed to
correspond with the Rail-Road companies in this
State for the purpose of ascertaining whether any
one, or more of them will join in the construc
tion of a Rail-Road from Columbus, and at what
point from Macon to Atlanta, „it may be most
proper to terminate it.
Resolved , That the Secretary lay said corres
pondence before a meeting to be hereafter called
by the Chairman. . -
Whereas this meeting has been advised that
charters have been granted by the Legislature of
the State of Alabama, for ihe construction of a
Rail-Road from Girard to Mobile Bay, and also,
for the construction of a Road from Girard to
connect with the Montgomery and West Point
Road. —Ifcis therefore - .
Resolved, That we regard with much plea
sure, the efforts which are. being made by some
of our fellow-citizens-of Alabama, to arouse the
people of that State to the great importance of
successfully prosecuting these great enterprises.
Resolved, That the interests of this, and as
we firmly believe of the South, demand the con
struction of a Rad-Road direct to Mobile, as af
fording the most direct and speedy route from
the Atlantic to the Gulf of >
Resolved, That an immediate connection with
the Montgomery Ka if-Road, by the construction,
of a Road from Gi trd to connect at some near
and convenient purut, is greatly desired, and that
we will eentribute atf in our power for the ac
complishment of this enterprize.
Resolved, That the Secretaiy be instructed to
correspond with the commissioners appointed to
receive subscriptions of stock in said Roads, and
that he lay such information as he may obtain,
before a meeting to be hereafter called by the
Chairman.
Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to
make out a copy of these proceedings for publi
i cation in the papers of this city.
JOHN G. WINTER, Chm’n.
Whet Williams, Sec’y.
From the Democrat.
List of the Officers and Privates of the “ Geor
gia Regiment of Volunteers.”
HENRY R. JACKSON, of Savannah, Colonel.
THOMAS Y. REDD, of Columbus, Lt. Colonel.
CHAS. J. WILLIAMS, do Major.
JOHN FORSYTH, do Adjutant.
Crawford Guards —Columbus.
John Jones, Captain, D. A. Winn, 4th Sergt.
R. G. Mitchell, Ist Lt. John May, Ist Corp’l.
J. S. Dismukes, 2d tit. John Lochaby, 2d “
T Schoonmaker,lst Sgt Jas: B. Wells, 3d “
H. S. Tisdale, 2d Sergt. N. J.. Peabody, 4th “
A. M. Sauls, 3d Sergt.
PRIVATES.
Allen, Matthew M Cabe, Patrick
Barbaree, Wm. McCorcle, John R.
Bass, Charles L. McGraw, Hezekiah
Beck, J. R. Misenheirnef, Wm.
Best, Try on Moody, Wm.
Blake, A. Mooney, Martin
Bradford, Wesley R. Morgan, James
Canter, Joshua v Mott, Andrew L.
Carter, Thomas Q’Haire, Patrick
Christian, Edmund Palmer, Gustavus A.
C lay borne, R. T. Parker, Wm. B.
Clarke, R. C. Perdue, Joseph
Crane, Daniel Pettit, James
Cunningham, W. G. Presly, Elbert
Davis, John H. Ralston, Mitchell
Davis, John C. Rice, Harvey
Doyle, W. C. H. Robinson, Thos. R.
Edwards, David B. Rose, Milton,
Fowler, Theophilus Salter, Thos. J.
Farrar, Geo ge W t Salvo, Christopher
Gamble, Samuel D’ Sanders, Allen W.
Garratt, William B. Slaughter, Wm.
Going, Calvin Smith, Abner
Hancock, John Stockton, Thomas J.
Hannah, Sterling E. Sullivan, John
Hall, John R. Tait, Coleman B
Hinton, Richard W. Taylor, Samuel L.
Hoou, Robert H. Tillotson, Wm. H.
Hubert, Matthew A. Turner, John F.
Huson, David Welden, James
Hyde, Joseph T. White, Thomas
Knowles, C-ader C. Williams, Uriah
Land, Moses Wooten, T. H.
I.awrence, Arthur
Leigh, John Musicians .
Magner, John Champion, Wm. M.
Martin, Elijah Hudson, Joseph T.—B3
Fannin Avengers —Pike County.
H. J. Sargent, Captain. Rob’t. Latimer, 4th Sgt.
G. Alexander, Ist Lt. Alex. O. Reid,lst Corpl
H. B. Holliday, 2d Lt. T. D/Bertody, 2d “
F. M. Ison, Ist Sergt. Jos. Johnson, 3d “
G. D. Johnson, 2d “ B. F. Ingham, 4th V
Win. F. Moore 3d “
PRIVATES.
Allen, Jonathan Lendberg* Andrew
Arnold, Thos. R. ‘ Lewis, Drury
Aycock> Millcn, John
Beall, Wip. E. . Millbor® Dawson
Baker, John H. Morgan, John G.
Brewer, Osborn, McGehee, Hugh C#
Brown, Cicero L. Matthews, Joseph B.
Boutwell, G. D. Ogilsby, Gerartlin I.
Belcher, John I. Pritchard, Sterling C.
,Burk§, Thomas Pryor, J. C.
Bedell, Robert I. Perry, Wm. I.
Bailey, Wm. D. Prescott, Wm. L.
Crenshaw, David M. Reid, J. T.
Collins, Nathn’l. L. Ross, David R.
Crawford, Win. T. Ready, Wm. T.
Carpenter, Alfred Smith, J. C.
Carpenter, H. F. Shaws, Robert
Coker, Henry „ Shivers, Joseph H.
Crow, John W. Spencer, James W.
Campbell, Wm. W. Stewart, John
Dugan, George Shinn, Benjamin
Dickens, Frederick Terry, Robert W.
Deloach, Wm. Tidd, Henry I.
Davis, Jesse N. Turner, John W.
Durham, Ruffin Tramel, Thomas I. Jf.
Dye, Thomas Thompson, John
Folds, John B. Treaner, John
Green, James A. Walter, Nathaniel
Gibbs, Archibald Watkins, Joseph
Gibbs, HendersottkWeems, Samuel
•George, James It. White, H. N.
Hatton, Eliphalet Woods, Robert H.
Head, Wm. R. Warren, Thos. I.
Ison, Thomas I. Wiles, John H.
I *f, Anthony, Waller, Freeman I.
Jones, B. F. Waller, Thomas
Kennedy, Samuel A. Winn, Wm.
Leggett, John T. Williaihs, Williamson B
Low, Andrew J.
Lake, John W. Musicians.
Lawrence, Burrell McAllister, Henry
Legg, Hilliard I. William S. Clardy—93
Kenesaw Rangers —Cobb County.
A. Nelson, Captain. J. H. Winters, 4th Sgt.
Jas. Me Dobbs, Ist Lt. S.M.Anderson Ist Corpl
W. J. Manahan, 2d Lt. Wra. D. Neal, 2d “
J. 11. MehelTey, Ist Sgt. Wm, D. Gray, 3d “
H. Trotter, 2d Serg’fr. Win- H. Craft, 4th “
A. B. Reed, 3d Sergt.
PRIVATES.
Appling, W. A. Jordan, J. M.
Allen, Cicero H. Jordan, Josiah
Boyce, T. J. Jordan, B. D.
Boyd, A. M. Johnson, Thos. R.
Brown, W. W. Kendrick, David P.
Blackburn, Jesse Lathy, Andrew J. *
Burroughs, Thos. A. Lindley, John B.
B. J. I. Merrott, John
Burton,*J. B. McConnell, J. C.
Bishop, Ephraim McAdams, John
Bruce, Daniel R. Miller, J. N.
Buse, William Miller, Wm. H.
Buse, L. I). McGuire, J. M.
Conger, JohirE. McCuecliin, Wm. H.
E. W. C. McGutlie, John
Crawford, James J. McGulfc, Chandler
Carter, J. M. Mann, James W.
Copeland, Green McCarthur, L. P.
Cox, Jphn A. Knight, Elisha N.
Dunwoody, Jr. John Owens, Thos. L.
Davenport, Wm. F. Phillips, L. G. W.
Dillon, Thomas Parnell, Wm. M. C.
Foote, John D. S. Pope, Wm. H.
Foote, Jas. C. N. Rice, Solomon L.
Farris, C. C. W.
Goodwin, W. H. Smith, Benj. H.
Green, Wasliington Siler, A. L.
Gray, Hugh Sweat, Abner
Gray, John Sedeth, Lewis
Gann, W. D. Shead, Joel
Guess, Andrew P. Shivers, Thomas
Guess, Wra. P. Shaddix, Richard 11.
Hackctt, J. O. Tiller, John
Hand, J. H. Winters, John R
Haines, W. J. n Wiley, Fleming
Haden, J. B. West, Thomas C.
Hammock,.Cicero C. Walton, Leroy W.
Head, William H. _L
Hodge, George Musicians.
Hunt, Nicholas Lemon, George T.
Hawkins, Samuel Parr, Lewis J.—-91
Higgin?, Caleb
Canton Volunteers—Cherokee county.
K. Grarnling, Captain, M. F. Strain, 4th ’Sgt
A. Keath, Ist I.ieut. J. G. Rhodes, Ist Corpl
W. F. Mullens; 2J “ Allen Moody, 2d “
W. G. Grainlin, IstSgt-Roht. §. Knox, 3d “
S. J, Cook, 2d “ Joshua Hughes, 4th “
D. F. Daniel, 3d
HMTAT^S
Archer, William T. Lusk, John
Amos, George F. Lusk, William
Burns, Allred H. Long, Henry M.
Bums, Alexander F. Long, Jaynes M,
Bird, Daniel H. Lancaster, Levi
Bond, Elijah W- McConnel, Joshua
Bond, John M. Maddox, John C.
Cook, Joseph B r M ache ft, Jesse E. j
Cook, Wiiliam- S- McMahan, James
Cook, John B. Ala this, Sanqel G. - **
Cothrcti, Ltidy Manning, Ray
Curtis’ Chesley G. Phillips, Christenbury
Camp, Wm. M. Phillips, James O.
Cook, Alfred - Roberts, John A.
Carpenter, Isac W. Rice, Samuel M.
Carpenter, Lewis A. Rodgers, Albert
Copeland, David P. Roark, John A.
Dickerson, Thomas E. Rivers, William A.
Dean, Benjamin Rich, William W.
Delany, Alexander M. Scago, Isac L.
Delany, Janies A. Strain, Benjamin F.
Dickerson, John T Simleraly, Henderson
Ellis, Stephen P Sutherland, John B.
Finchen’ John W Spriggs, Robert
Gramling, Rigfcard M. Treadway, William H.
Galt, Henry J. Thompson, William
Garison, Nehemiah J. Tyler, Lharn
Hillhonse, Samuel W. Tyler, Jesse
Hillhouse, Elijah Thompson, John B.
Heard, Joseph Williams, George W.
Hopson, John O. Wadkins, Beverly
Harris, Nathaniel M. Wood, William S.
Hullet, Christopher Woes?. John L.
Hafiley, John C. White, Samuel L.
Hcnly, Luther R. Wofford, Benjamin
Jordan, Ishara Zimmerman, Lawhon
Keath, George W. Musicians.
Lawhon, George W. Turner, Anderson W.
Lawson, John B. Brooks, Greenbury—9l
Loven, Sanford
Georgia Light Infantry— Columbus.
J. S. Calhoun, Capt. MH Blanford,4th Sergt
E R Goulding, Ist Lt. R R Howard, Ist Corp’l
H C Anderson, 2d “ A Scott, 2d u
W B Phillips, Ist Sergt Th. Reynolds 3d “
Asa B Hoxey, 2d “ Geo Lindsey, 4th “
W T Smith,” 3d “ /
PRIVATES. f
Allen, G
Allen, LuiSkis A G Johnson, James E
Arledge, JatrNteu ■% William
Barrow, Mcijey, Joseph
Belk, Leonidas John
Blankenship, Wm D
Brunson, George VW
Boothe, Lowther. ‘Alexander
Boyd, Amor Moore, John J?
Brooking, Frederic E My rick, Wm <
Bryan, Jesse S- Nix. Duncan H*
Bryant, Galvin Overton, Henry C
Burke, Young G. Orr, Henry S
Chandler, Lewis Pickens, Andrew J
Clarke, CiceroJ Porter, William Y
Cooper, David S Preble, Lincoln
Crepps, Joseph Park, John W
Cunningham, JamcsT Reeves, Jesse B
Cushing, John R Robinett, Granville L
Daniels, Stephen Robinson, Joseph T
Delanay, Richard Rogers, James T
Dennis, Absalom M*’ Rogers, William M
Duke, Nathan B Saunders, Lucius 0
Ellington, James F H Sledge, Samuel
Ellis, John H. Spencer, Samuel B
Forsyth, William Showee, Linsay
Farmer, Bryant Teate, Thomas B
Fanner, William Thompson, J Thaddeus
Farror, Peter F Thweatt, Micajah W
Fitzpatrick, Michael Trawick, Wm H;
Flournoy, Thomas R Whithurst, Francis M
Fox, RichaTd Wiggins, Charles R
Garrard, Albert L Wetson, William
Gilbert, Thomas Wilson, Thomas R
Graham, Obadiah B H Wright, Gilbert J
Grcenhowr Jackson M Wright, Lawrence A
Grigg, Sidney —_
Hanson, James R Musicians,
Heath, Upton S William McCullough,
James, William M Jas MStoneker. 89.
• ‘ Columbus Guards.
Jno E Davis, Capt W C Hodges, 4th “
Jno Forsyth, Ist Lt. W G Andrews Ist Corpl
C P Hervey, .2d V D Tharpe, 2d “
R Ellis, - Ist Sergt. J J Hamilton,3d “
J King, 2d “ RA M’Gibony 4th “
W C Holt, 2d •
PRIVATES.
Abbott, Francis J McNeil, Malcom F,
Adams, Enoch H McGehee, P
Boland, Wm McGehee, H L
Boland, Elijah N McDonald, Patrick
Blackmau, John C Mooney, Phillips
Bugg, James M McCall, Wm W
Bozeman, Robert Mitchell, WmH
Buffington, John B Mallsby, Marion
daily, Michael Mays, Alfred
Curley, James Mulligan, Thos
Cropp, Wm E Martin, Wm P
Clem, Freeman W Pervis, George
Caminack, Jas E Parker, Gustavus A
Cox, Wesley G Roberts, P D
Robert W Roberts, Snowden
Crenshaw, Wm W Roland, Erastus
Daniel, John F Ruff, Wm F
Davidson, Francis W Reese, Hugh
Dye, Ethelridge A Rix, Lewis
Elam, John B Robertson, Cyrus 1
Eubanks, John G Sledge, John T
Fontaine, Charles S Seats, Asberry
Finnegan, Daniel Bloat, Edward R
Gowan, Solomon Seils, Wm
Graves, Benjamin F Shippy, Joseph
Gilliam, Wm B Smßli, Charles
Hallman, Wm H Turner, Nathaniel S
Harwell, Lafayette*M Woods, Wm
Hollingsworth, Ab’lm Wood, John
Hagan, John E Wood, Augustus
Huckaby, George A Wood, Randal H
Htckey, James B Wright, R W J
Huff, Wrn W Weems, John B
Hearne, Calvin A Wells, Osborn J
Ivey, John R
Johnson, M [Musicians,
Kanz, Marks Martin Hettrick,
Kayler, Wm Francis Girbodc, 86
Light, Bailey B
Richmond Blues —Augusta.
D W Dill, Capt J F Glover, 4th “
J Phinizy, Ist Lt. S Johnston Ist Corpl
A H M’Laws, *2d “ H Baker, 2d “
W Phillips, Ist Sergt A Phillips, 3d “
D D M’Murphy 2d “ G Gordon, 4th “
R H Ringgold, 3d “
PRIVATES.
Agnew, Francis Lamar, James
Ansley, Benjamin Lynch, James
Arcliy, William McKenzie, John P
Bush, R II McPherson, Thomas
Bradey, John Mims, Britton
Bridges, R D Mitchell, Andrew
Batly, John McGuire, Terranc#
Berry, J W Musgrove, Robert
Barrett, P Markee, John F
Brown, J M Medlar, W
Conklin, John W Murray, R W
Callahan, James McCabe, T
Cattinet, F C O’Riley, Martin
Collins, Joseph M Oaks, William
Collins, Washington Pardue, William
Cawley, Milton Pettagrew, F D
Crawley, Timothy Rowe, Bernard
Colo, John C Roathe, F E
Cole, Patrick Riddell, J
Copeland, M M Roberts, A G
Drummond, N M Roper, James J R
Dye, William Richardson, J E
Doyle, Matthew Riley, James
Donovan, C Smith-, Matthew
Do'on, M Shannon, George
Darby, William Salmons, J D
Dickson, William Summer, Lewis
Evans, John Seay, Willis
Farrell, Thomas Tobiu, Thomas
Guthrie, Alfred Taylor, J W
Guideron Thomas Vanzandt. Lewis
Griffin, John Woiling, James
Gaffney, Michael Wilcox, Wm
Gallagher,TP Wilcox, w ainuel
Hickey, James Wright, J S
Hawthorn, Wm S Williamson, W
HollidayH Watkins, V W
Haley, T Wheeler, George W
Jennings, Jas M
Knox, A J . Musttidns,
Ljttle, T J J Hubbard, 93
Larki'p, William M McGovern
Jasper Greens —Savannah.
J McMahon, Capt Leo .Wyily, 4th “
Ct Cirrlette, Ist L’ M Fecly, 1;t Corpl
D O’Conner, 2d “ .“Tierney, 2d “
Jifo Devany, IstSrgt TiJotuke, 3d “ -
M Carey, 2d “ ; Owen Reilly 4th
t Martin, 3d “
r PRIVATES
Bandy, Wm McFeehdly, James
W D Morel, HV
Bossu, P Meld rum, John
Damlield, Francis Muuay, Win •
Chalmers, James Murphy,
Clark, P Murphy, ‘
Cody, Patrick, Murtagh, Hugh
Coffee-, John - Nagle, Henry
Coffee, William Nickels, Dan
Coulihan, James Pavne, M M
Condon, Elijah Perminger, George
Davis, Joseph Pidgeon, Thomas
Desmond, Dennis Regan, John
Downy, Micffeel Reeves, Francis
Duggan, Michael Richardson,R
DHtziner, Francis Rinehart, J
Farrelly, Charles Rodebuck, B
Fenton", Thomas Robertson, R M
Fountain, David Ryan, J D
Fleeting, James Ryan, Thomas
Flynn, James Sanderlin, John
Fielding, Wm P Shea, Michael
Feely, James Suzmell, Peter
Gcrrin, Patrick Stokes, David
Gleason, Moses Smith, C F E
Hall, O B Smith, R L S
Hoar, Michael Shiels, Patrick
Howard, Timothy Tidings, Patrick
Howard, R M Towles, Daniel F
Irwin, E W Warden, J W
Keegin, John Waters, Jas
Leary, Humphrey Weldon, Michael
Levy, W S Whaling, John
Lynch, David Waters, jr. Jamea
Lynch, Michael Zimmerman, Jacob
Mahony, L Musicianns,
Marony, Henry Wm Gatehouse,
Makin. John George Gatehouse. B<J
Morris, Bryan
Macon Guards ,
Isaac Holmes, Capt. P J Shannon; 4th Srgt
E L Shelton, Ist Li. A B Ross, Ist Corpl
E S Rodgers, 2d “ Edwin Harris 2d
Wm D Griffin, Ist Srgt T E Orcutt, 3d “
JBCumming, 2d “ R T McGregor 4th “
J A McGregor, 3d “
PRIVATES.
Abbott, James A Logue, Wilson
Aderhold, Wilson J. Logan, A D
Barnard, Edmund Loughridge, John
Beasley, James W Lane, John If
Buffington, Orran W McGraw, A#en J
Curd, Edward McGowan, John
Clayton, Peter W Moore, Seaborn
Cuimning, Wm S Martin, James
Cook, Rufus McKee, Alfred B
Carter, Wm Munson, Wm W
Cooper, John W Macarthy, Robert kj
Cleesby, John McNeely, Thomas
Carson, James Moore, Sanford
Candler, John R, Melton* Robert
Davis, William • Miniard, Sanford F
Domingos, Isaac McCrary, Thomas J
Elis, John L. Moody,” Thomas J
English, Win. Park, A A
Flint, James E Robinson, Wm
Foster, Elijah Reynolds, Alexander
Franklin, Alfred T Ralston, IVm M
Franklin, Alexander H Ralston, Alexander ft
Flanders, Charles E Ralston, David A
Freeman, Simon W Rembert, Caleb W
Grimes, George A Roberts, Marcus
Gee, Lewis Ross, Albert L
Groce, Solomon Shirly, Thomas
Head, Richard Shaw, Sebastian
Higgins, Elliot Snead, Robert
Hughes, Wm Spratt, Wm
Haminerseley, AlexV. Tindall, Robert H
Harris, Andrew W S Tiliistoii, John S
Harris, William A Thigpen, Gilbert E
Hawkins Alexander H Vaughn, Claiborn
Horton, Simeon Woodall, Wm W
Johnson, Wm S Walker, Wm
Kennedy, Wm Wood, Edward N
Kennedy, D G Wright, Franklin W
King, Win Walker, Robert T
King, Wm L Wood, Timothy D
Lamar, John T Wright, Wm M 92
Sumpter County Volunteers.
JAS Turner, Capt. G Hughes, 4th Srgt.
O C Horn, Ist Lt H Edwards, Ist Corpl
J Cottle, 2d “ C H Cottle, 2d “
S P Woodward Ist Srgt M S Thompson 3d “
MN Thompson 2d “ W A Elkins. 4th “
J T Taylor, 3d “
PRIVATES.
Ansley, Jeremiah B Lewis, James-
Aiken, Thomas J Lepsey, Rasco
Ballai and, James T McDonald, John (3*
Boyd, Joshua McMath, Joseph
Buckner, Salathiel McNair, Jacob
Burgess, John Murphy, John J
Conner, Abner B Morris, Jefferson
Connier, Win J Morris, John
Carmichael, Norman Montgomery, Jefferson
Clarke,, Elias Noland, Milas F
Clarke, John Newman, Jacob
Chandler, Wm B I’eddy, Albert
Canthen, John M Richards, Joshua
Collum, Uriah Richards, James
Champion, Wm Smith, Samual
Compton, George W Smith, Abram R
Crawford, Shadrick Smith, Danielgr
Derrizeaux, D J - Smith, James R
Derrizeaux, George Smith, John D
Duvan, Franklin Smith, Wesley A
Duckworth, Jacob Smith, Henry J
Echols, Richard O Sorrell, Albert
Fudge, James Stewart, Oliver
Goodson, Wm Scahorn, James #
Gibson, John B Singleton, Franklin
Gilmore, Wiri.K Taylor, Norton T
Golding, Robert R Tompkins, Jinnies J
Graham, Charles Taylor, John
HefHing, James IT Turner* David
Hardy, Wm White, dftbert T
Horne, John II \ WeldiyfGcorge M
Haugabook, John W \Wriidu, Burton P
Hunter, John A *\Vrfkar, Wm
Hewitt, Sylvester Mpuker, Joel
Ivy, Hugh G James
Johnston, Bradford \
Jackson, Jeremiah Jf \ Musicians.
Jourdan, Wm P f’ John McDonald,
Jackson, James y Richar<LGriggs, <B9
Colonel Jackin has made the\following an
pointments: —/
Sergt. Mai dt- —Samuel M. McConnel,
Quarter lyjjaster Sergt.—Bedney F. McDonald.
Principal Musicaus.—Dennis Holland, George
Gatehouse
Jf
AMERICAN SHARP SHOOTERS.
Col. Forsyth, so celebrated in the last war as
Capt ofaband of sharp shooters, which harrassed
the enemy so much, happened, in a scouting party,
to capture a British officer. He brought him to
his camp, and treated him with evey respect dui
to his rank, happening to enter into conversa
tion on the subject of sharp shooters, the British
officer observed that Forsyth’s men were a terror
to the British camp, that as far as they could
see, they could select the officer from the private,
who of course fell a sacrifice to their shooting
He wished very much to see a specimen of their
shooting. Cos!. Forsyth informed the British
officer that his wish should be gratified. The
Colonel then ordered one of his men to come
forward, and inquired if his rifle was in good
order. ‘ Yes sir,” replied the man: He then
stuck a knife in a tree about fifty paces distant,
and ordered the man to split his ball. He fired,
and the ball was completely divided by the knife,
perforating the tree on either side. This astonish
ed the British officer. Another soldier appear
ed. He was called, and ordered, at the same
distance, to shoot the ace of clubs out of that
card. This was actually done! The British
officer was confounded and amazed ; still more so
when the Colonel informed him that, four weeks
before, those men were at work in the capacity
of husbandmen.
LUXURIES AT MATAMORAS.
Tlie paper published at Mat im iros says:—
“ In order that friends abroad need not be appre
hensive as to the troops stationed here sufljhang
for the absolute necessaries of life, we will inrorm
them, that of all tilings necessary to subsist so
large a body, there is a sufficiency and to spare ;
besides, scarcely any of the delicacies which our
southern cities present, but what can be obtained
here in abundance. Eggs, milk, poultry, fresh
beef, and a variety of vegetables, are constantly
huckstered round by the Mexicans among our
troops, and though the rates they iippose upon us
are rather exorbitant, they-arc cheerfully paid
as au inducement for them to continue their
supplies. Coffee and Eating Honses, under the
supervision of Americans, are becoming numer
ous throughout the city; and taking all things
together, (barring the fleas) Malamoros is no
bad place to live in.”
’ A New Wat to mare Temperance Folks.
In conversation with an officer of the Tennessee
volunteer, we incidently asked if the Boys were
well supplied with liqor. In reply, he
answered that the manly and able defence<*f|tho
veteran Gaines iff the Delta of Wednesday, was
so pleasingly intoxicating that it superceded the
necessity of the use of spirituous liquors, and that
its moral influence would have a tendency to
excite the ardor of officers and men to emulate
the noble and patriotic example ol the veteran
ebieiiain Gaines.