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EDITED B 7 JOHN FORSYTH.
1. FORSYTH & J. T. NILES,
Proprietor* and Publisher!.
she Times is published every Tuesday Morn
ki.own as “ Winters’ Ex
"; *• E .'•i sale of Broad Street above Ran
■ >u.:s, i.uuieduileiy iu the rear of the
.. rtruEC Dollars per annum, payable
iinure for acw subscriptions.
N w.tibc discontinued while any arrear
j—, are and m, ulen at the option of the propri
etors. au 1 four d>i.larj will in all cases be ex
: i w ere pavatent is not made before the
•■\,:ra;.oii of the subscription year.
jt tv t. i i ‘ "illHX I S conspicuously inserted at
, xr. i’ .L%R per s.jare, lor tlie first insertion,
„a . fifty cexts for every subsequent coatinu-
Ai VovKUTisEucwTS, sent to us without specify
in * tii ■ irimber of insertions desired, will be
o* J uat:l ordered out, and charged ac-
L< .u. AoviT.TnrxtSTi published at the usual
rat.-. ■ -.-I with strict atteutiou to the requisi
tions of the law.
fcocairr* S ales under regular executions, must
h< advertised thirty day's ; under mortgage li
sis. -;vrv dws before the day of sale.
g 4LU Eaii.l and Negroes, by Executors, Ad
’ •-< or Guardians, for sixty DAT* before
*, v , r <:* , ;r, mi! property (except negroes) rott-
Ttr D A vs.
Citati >ss bv Clerks of Courts of Ordinary, upon
~.. oii for letters of administration are to
be anblished for thirtt days.
Ciutwm apoa application for dismission, by Ex
ecutors, Admin. trators, or Guardians, monthly
for SIX MONTHS.
Os >r s- oft iurt’ of Ordinary, (accompanied with
ac• >• >r ■ bmd, or agreement) to make title
to I ind. msst be piHitirl tiirfe mcxths.
K\. ,- r , y Executor* or Administrators or Gnar
d.an, ofanalication to the Court ol Ordinary
fir i.-ave to sell the Laud or Negroes of an
e .ltc, rOVR M NT!is.
N n, : by Exe-o, rs or aoministrators, to the
; ; . -- , P 1 Creditors of an estate, for six
L rrra to the proprietors on business, must
be p.ifr ruu, to entitle them to attcnt.on.
riCatl-ES! PICKI.EC:!
MANGOES, I,imc?. Peppers, Beans, Onions,
and mixed PicUm, in gTa. half gal’s, q’ts.
and pints. AU, Spanish Olives and Capers.
Just received by
(.KEENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847. _____
FIJI. TON MARKET BEEF, dried Beef and
llcel Tongues. Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7. 1347. ~
ri3H<
MACKE RET., No. I.S and 3 — No. 1 Shad,
Salmon, Codfish and Herrings.
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 1847.
J|- r received. Gelatine. Preserved Ginger,
Dried Ginger, Preserves, Jams, Pio Fruit,
Apices, Sah ia , .n>, Siy, Thyme, Essences. Ex-
Irarls. Table Silt. White Black and Red Pep
per, Currie Ponders, Fancy Soajw. Perfumery,
Slat. •i.**rv. Ink, German Copying Ink, Bar.k
aau.u;oa Boards, Dice, Black Sand, ccc.&c. —by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1847.
VirT^O&2l.
RED Wine, While Wine, Raspberry and Ci-
Jer Vinegar. Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dec. 7, 1817. __
“N TOOK Turtle S-*np, Pickled Lobsters, Sar
-I*l. dines and Vnehovies. Just rccciveil by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Ike. 7, 1817.
ION DON Porter, Croton Ale, Champaigne
Jl t'ulcr. Wines. Liquors and Syrups of eve
ry des.-ripti *n. JnM received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Dee. 7, 1847.
SAUCES,
Ashburton. Canton
• \ ■ and I oho Bull's Beefsteak Sauces;
AL- , Ter.ate. Mushroon and Walnut Catsup ;
J.mi. Juice, > rue Syrup, &c.
Just received by
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Nov. 33. 1847.
OTEWART’S R fined Sugar House Molns-
O c*. Just received bv
GREENWOOD fc MORRIS.
Nor. 30. 1847.
VnSAH.
OOP A. Bvsim, Lemon and Sugar Biscuit.
O Water and Butter Crackers,Pilot Bread,dec
Just received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
Not. 30, ISli.
TO RENT.
A YF.R\ f! DAYEIUSfi MUSE, with con
von.out wot buildings, a good garden and
wall, .ill in _’.*'>d repair, situated at the South
corner of Thomas and Troup-st., near the
t'rt I• . PMMwiol g:\tMi immediately.
I GREENWOOD $: MORRIS.
Imm uj I'. IS IS. 4—4
■pH'KIiEH DOIIfC. Hoang, Venison Ham*
JL and ir t'ur, I Hoof, .lust received bv
GREENWOOD & MORRIS. *
Jan. IS. ISJs.
epic ss s^t.aso lff
T rsr received bv
J GREENWOOD & MORRIS.
January IS. ISIS.
rscus.
Jl Si’ iwwril < lot of :• no Flour.
II BEEN'WOOD & MORRIS.
January IS. ISIS.
{m&mm T
J. W. PHASE,
BOOKS I', H T.F.K AND STATIONER,
! -•* • :. ■‘■•r ‘ Grimes,
a- < ‘•- K'i<t sid* Broad Sired,
U AS jest rrrrivrd a complete asssriment
l School, Classical, Law, Medical and
M*colia:i.'.,s worßs —Letter, Cap, Note and
lt.il paper of every <ju liitv. A'so, a good assort
ment M BLANK BOOKS. Witii every other ar
ticle usually k , >t m the business. All of which
wjil bo soul on the most reasonable terms.
Columbus, Due. 7, 1547. SG-3m
HfiW BOOK STORE.
B. B. DcGRA FFE^'KIED,
IS plrasrd !c announce to the citizens of
C->. uiib is and vicinity, that he has justopeu
•'* *S; >’ n**s; ;!<*ar below Winter & Epping’s,
Now an t select assortment of
ISOOKw AA II STATIONERY;
av't'r* ‘ ho i raw found School, Classical, Med
*cnl Law and Miscellaneous Works; a ml as
■sitment . tLs and GIFT BOOKS; to
(therwith Sunday School and Children's Books
ofa'most any kind and quality.
N ;tn* r is kinds ot KN\ ELOPES; Fancy and
Note I'ay. r; Printing ; Visiting and Playing
CARDS : It- -l and Perforated Boards; Trans
parent and Motto Waters ; and all cl tier articles
•suafh kept in a Book Store.
MTTea diors iud persons wanting Libraries,
are iv.!vi to call and examine.
Cwluinbus, Dec. 21, 1547. 52—3 m
II” 1 _ mn • ■■■ ■
.1031 PRINTING,
Plain miff Ornamental,
Atlß riOMIU KXICITID AT THI
orrtcK of
ear Columbus (Times.
Pamphlet*, J Hand Bills,
Ba:a*s C.-ds, I Wav Bills,
V.w ting da J Circulars.
Bali Ticket*, | Blank Notes,
and every laing else in this line of business
CHEAP, and with Despatch.
SEBR3IA AID ALABAMA BLANKS
re,i salk At Tins omen.
VOLUME VIII.
HAVING returned to their old stand, third door beiow HILL,
DAWSON, & Cos., are now receiving and opening a large
and extensive Stock of
direct from, their own Manufactory—Consisting in part as follows :
CLOAKS AND OVERCOATS. i PANTALOONS.
Gcntn. super blue and black Cloth Cloaks ; j ue > black and fancy col’d doth and Cass Pants;
“ Cloth, Beaver, Pilot and Flushing Overcoats;! Diagonal “ “ “ “ “
“ blue, black, invisible green and fancy co- Beaver, Tweeds and Glasgow Jeans M
lured Frock and Dress Coats; VESTS.
“ Cadet mixed Frock and Dress Coats ; Black Silk Velvet Vests ;
“ Black Cloth, plaid Cassirnerc, Tweedes and “ figured Silk Velvet Vests ;
Velvet Sack Coats; Woollen Velvet “
“ Kentucky Jeans Frock and Dress Coats ; Plain and figured Satin “
“ “ ** Sack Coats. Cloth. Cass Cashmerette and Toilnett Vests.
They are receiving a large supply of super Fur, Silk and Cassimcr ats and Caps of every va
riety—Boots and Shoes—Silk and Cotton Half Hose—Travelling Trunks and Bags, &o. &c.
Also, Shaker Shirts and Drawers, white and colored Linen and Muslin Shirts, Stocks, Collars,
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and Jean Drawers, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, &c. &c.
Also, a large assortment of Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing, ail of which they will dispose of on
the most reasonable terms,
J. S. SMITH, & Cos.
September 14, 1847. 38—tlF.
MERCANTILE.
““TSlumbus
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE,
At the Man cf the Golden. Sndtlle, next
door to lUtiiHi'u. Hall fc Moses, Bast side
Broad Street.
AT lIOALL AGAIN.
WA3E & IIMIEBiiOOS.
MANIFACTURERS OP
SADT3dL.ES, I TRUNKS,
UIUDLKS, - SADDLE DAGS,
HARNESS, I VALICES, <fcc.
ave constantly on hand, a large assortment, and
arc receiving every week from their own manu
factory one of the largest and best assortments of
Gentlemen and Ladies Saddles, of every variety
of pattern, from the cheapest to the best, which
we are offering to sell lower than ever before of
fered in this market.
HARSfaSS-SS.
Coach, Barronch, Buggy and Sul key arness
<:s, of every style and quality.
WAG33T HArWeSSSS.
Collars, a nus, W i js and arncsses
Carry <il a men;—some very cheap.
BAXM9Xi33RB 2XATSRXAXSI.
Saddle Tree Skirtings, og Skins, Pad do..
Straining and Girt Web, and a large assortment of
Saddlery, Coaclt and a mess ardwarc.
CA RIAG2 TRISTIMmGSf.
Top and curtain Leather, Patent Dash do. Rub
ber Cloth, figured and plain ; Patent curtain
cloth, Patent mole skin, broad and narrow- Laces,
Silk and Worsted Fringes and Tassels, &c.
All of which we are offering very low.
DO” Persons wishing to purchase any articles
in our line, would do well to call and examine
our stock and prices before purchasing else
where.
N. B.—Repairing in all its various Branches
done at the shortest notice and in the best man
ner.
WANTED, a lot of GOOD HARNESS
LEATHER.
Columbus, 23d October, 1547. 44~6m
BASE’S AR3ABE HOTEL,
AS II iII,MAG SAtOOS,
Corner Magazine and Gravier sts. N. O.
r pilfi undersigned, managers, beg
||||| A leave to inform their numerous
“ LsW.friends and the public in general, that
they have taken charge of the’ above establish
ment, which has been recently purchased at a
heavy cost. The Dining Saloon, Bedchambers
and Bar-room are all in due course of repairs and
thorough renovation, very soon to be in complete
or der for the reception of citizens, and stangers
visiting the city, Wcwilitake occasion to say
that our Bar-room, which is the largest in the ci
ty of New Orleans, shall be at all times stocked
with the most choice Brandies, Wines, Liquors
and Ales, the market affords, without regard to
cost. We say to our friends, give us a trial, and
no one shall go away dissatisfied.
WALTER WILLEY,
GEO. W. DENT.
December, 2S, 1847. I—3sn1 —3sn
GH3IGE GRQGESIE3.
r P HE Subscribers have received and are now
opening, a fresh stock of Groceries, line
Liquors, choice Brands of Cigars, &.C., consisting
in part of the following :
BRANDIES, Otard, Dupuy & Co's.; French
and Cognac, American and Peach ; RUM, Jamai
ca, St. Croix, and New England ; GIX, Holland
and American ; WHISKEY, Old Monongahela,
Irish, Scotch and Western ; WINES, Madeira,
Port, Tenerifte, Malaga, Sherry and Claret; CI
GARS, of the following brands, to-wit; Byron,
Washington.Rionda’s, Leitad Claranda,Lano? ma,
Amerilla, Congress, De’ Cabana, Regalia arid
Americana; SUGARS, Loaf, West India', and
New Orleans; Coffee, Tea, Soap, Lard, Butter,
Cheese, Candles, Powder and Shot. Besides a
genera] variety of
FAMILY GROCERIES.
In the rear of our establishment will be found
a genteel Reading Room for the mental, and re
freshments for the physical man.
CODE & CRICHTON.
December 2S, 1547. I—3m
CEO. aTnOKUIS,
T \T OGLD respectfully announce to his ens
* f tomers and the public generally, that he
is-now receiving his FALL IVA'OCIa of
Staple and Fancy Dry (.roods,
consisting in part of P.IC DRESS GOODS, in
great variety, RIC L ACE CAPES, and Laces of
every stvie; BONNETS, ATS, CAPS, BOOTS,
and S OES; BLANKETS, KEARSEYS, KEN
TUCKY JEANS, SATINETS, FLANNELS,
&e., together with almost every article kept in
a Dry Goods Store, which he is selling on the
most favorable terms. Please give us an early
-call.
Oct. 5, 1547. 41—ts
AN A WAY from the subscriber about
-*-K the Ist of this month, a stout Negro
fellow, by the name of LEWIS; he is be
tween 35 and 40 years of age. I suppose he
will likely make his way to Coweta county,
where he came from to Columbus,and was owned
by A. K. Ayer of this place. His head is bald
on tiie top. and he would weigh something like
170 pounds. Any person who wiii apprehend
and put him in jail, or deliver him to me on
Hitchety Creek, near Shell Creek Post Cilice,
shall be handsomely rewarded.
ALLEN CALDWELL.
Columbus, Dec. 2S, JBJ7. I—ts1 —ts
)t Columbus Cimes.
MERCANTILE.
iiiilpTif!
THE Subscribers having fully determined
upon closing their business by the first of
March next, offer their entire stock of *
at Wholesale and Retail, at COST for CASH.
Their stock will positively bo disposed of as
above stated, and all they ask is a call, in order
to satisfy the community that this is no humbug.
IVES & BROTHER,
One door above Wade 8t Middlebrook’s addlery
Warehouse.
I Nov. 23, 1547. 48—ts
HUM) OB AT COST I
GEO. W. WOODRUFF,
tß"AVl\’fi made arrangements to change his
iL business on the first of January next, of
fers his ENTIRE stock of Goods,
At cost for castle
His stock at present is large and new, having
been mostly bought during the past summer at
very reduced prices. Persons wishing to supply
themselves with
STAPLE 03 FANCY DRY GOODS,
will find it decidedly to their advantage to give
him a call before making ilicir purchases, as he
is determined to close out his stock at the earli
est possible date.
A large and handsome stock of Carpetings,
Rugs, Kerseys, Blankets, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
bleached and brown Domestics, Flannels, Cassi
mers, Cloths, Satinets, Vestings, Prints, Cash
meres, Silks, &c. &c. at prices heretofore unknown
in this city.
Columbus, Nov. 2,1547. 45 —ts
W. J. BIOGIIiL,
(Formerly of Eufaula, Ala.)
XT AS taken the Store two doors below Hal!
-S--U- &. Moses, where he will keep at all times,
a well selected stock of
STAPLE DUY GOODS,
AND
GROCERIES.
SOOTS, SHOES, BATS, SAD
OLKKy, &c. Ac.
Also, a large and well selected stock of
Negro Goods, Blankets, &c.
All cf which, lie offers at the lowest possible pri
ces.
He will also give liberal prices for COTTON
and COUNTRY PRODUCE.
He hopes that his old friends and the public
generally, will call and examine his stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Columbus, November 23, 1547. 48—ts
O’ REMOVAL. o~
HSNSY ra & SON,
STAVE removed to ihe stoic recently occu
pied by A.K. Ayer, a few doors above the
Bank of St. Marys, near the Post Office, where
they offer for sale a good stock of
AND
DOMESTIC DRY-SOODS,
consisting iu part of the following articles {
Brown and Loaf Sugar, Young Hyson, Impe
rial, and Biack Tea, Rio Coffee, Sperm Candles,
Soap, Poland Starch, Window Glass, White and
Bar Lead, Powder, Shot, Nails, Rectified and
Monongahela Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Brandy ; Ma
deira, Tenneriffe, Malaga and Port Wine.
Bleach and unbleached Sheeting and Shirting,
Prints, Kerseys, Blankets, Hats, Shoes, &c. &c.
low for cash, or approved paper,
Columbus, Oct. 5, 1847. 41 —ts
FRENCH (JRABRILLESJ
A SEW artifle for todies Dresses, just re
ceived and for sale at
WOODRUFF & WHTTEDSEY’S.
November 2, 1847. 45—ts
” CHOCOLATE.
Homeopathic chocolate fer sale by
BRUNO & VIRGINS.
Nov. 9, 1847. 46—ts
Tl2in spokgeT
FOR sale by
POND & WILLCOX.
December 14, 1847.
I\rns & CLARK’S PIANO FORTES, for sale
-L! by BRUNO & VIRGINS,
Under the Bank of St. Mary’s.
Nov. 9, 1847. 46—ts
CO Ar'AT.VSIS AKDrORMS
PRICE $5. For sale by
• B. B. DeGRAFFENRIED.
December 21, 1847. 52—3 m
cagTys corariii~ATic op lbciat.
roßKrs.
PRICE §0 cents. For sale by
B. B. DeGRAFFENRIED.
December 21, 1847. 52—3 m
PIANO FORTES, with COLEMAN’S improved
iEoliaa Attachment, for sale by
BRUNO VIRGINS.
Nov. 9, 1847. 46—tt
RESH'STRINGS FOR THE VIOLIN.-Ital
ian, English, and French Strings for the
Violin, Guitar, and Violincello, for sale, whole
sale and retai). by BRUNO &. VIRGINS.
Nov. 9, 1847 . 4*—tf
THE UNION OF THE STATES, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES.
COLUMBUS, GA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1848.
REMOVAL.
HP HE subscribers have removed their Estab-
JL lishment to the store opposite Kiviin & Mc-
Arthur’s, and still continue to carry on their bu
siness in all its branches. COPPER or TIN
GUTTERS put up at short notice. STEAM
BOAT WORK done with despatch.
Thankful for past patronage, they hope, by
their exertions to please, to merit a continuance
of the same. Call and try them, before purchas
ing elsewhere. J. B. HICKS, & Cos.
Columbus, Dec. 14, 1547. 51—ts
G ROC ER Y _ A N D~STA FL lT
J.B. BROOKS,
Is now opening at bis new Store on West
side Broad street, three doors below Hill,
Dawson Sr Cos., a
W<*H of Goods,
to which he invites the attention of his friends,
and former customers.
He will aiso give liberal p.iees for COTTON
and 1 COUNTRY PRODUCE.
55” N. B. —Those indebted to the late firm of
f;.& J. Brooks, are requested to call and liqui
date their accounts, which are jn the hands of the
undersigned. J. B. BROOKS.
December 28. 1847. I—ts
NEW STORE m NEW GOODS.
rpilE subscriber lias removed from his Old
-S- Stand, to the corner above, well known as
the Httugcrford Corner, and is filling
it with GOODS selected in Ncsv Y r ork, by W.
Foster, whose experience in the business and
taste in purchasing, is too well known in this
community to need a word here.
My stock consists in Watches, Clocks, Jewel
ry, Plated Ware, Britannia Ware, Lamps, Gi
randoiles, and Fancy Goods in great variety, to
particularize wouid be both tedious and expen
sive, (for these Printers don’t work for nothing,)
but all will call (not ail at once) and examine for
themselves, we hazard the opinion that the Cor
ner Store can’t be beat in low prices and line
Goods, and if the assortment is not as extensive
as any that was ever brought here, it is some !
.Solan Will'd is at his post, ready to re
pair Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes, Jewelry,
&c., in the best manner, and to do up ENGRA
VING a little better than any body this side of
any where.
I expect to receive an assortment of Musical
Instruments, Sec., in a few days of which more
anon.
93“ If anyone should chance to find our door
shut, remember it is closed to keep out cold air
and not customers, and push the door open and
walk in without knocking.
S. B. PURPLE.
December 21, 1847. £2—tf
—... *- - - ........ .. - - -
PROSPECTUS
OF
COYLE’S MONTHLY RETROSPECT
OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN
HYDROPATHIC PRACTICE.
Published monthly at the Water Cure Institute,
MILLEDEVILLE, CF.ORGIA.
Newspaper Postage only—within thirty miles/ree.
The objeet of the present enterprise, is an
attempt to meet the demands of the public,,
by furnishing the physician, surgeon and layman,
with a correct channel of information of the Wa
ter Cure practice, at the least possible cost of
time and money. We purpose publishing iu each
number condensed reports of cases, as well for
eign as domestic, as well of those treated at our
own establishment a3 those at the different estab
lishments throughout the country,-treated hydro
pathically, with the magnitude of their disease,
the modus operandi of the treatment, &c. &c.
with occasional remarks and abstracts of the med
ical and surgical literature of tire day.
We have in our possession a variety of Hydro
pathic works, some of which are very valuable,
which do not come within the purview of readers
at large. We shall from time to time quote from
these works their most important parts, more
especially those which relate to the manipulation
and modus operandi of healing by water. Re
serving to ourselves the right of making such
comments and remarks as we deem proper.
This enterprise having been suggested by many
members of the profession, as well as the pub
lic at large throughout the Southern States, as a
desideratum in the Water Cure Treatment not
yet supplied in the South, and the want of which
is most sensibly felt. It will at a glance be seen
that, at a price so low, a w ork like this can only
be supported by a very extended circulation. —
But the desire expressed for such a publication,
and the advantages offered tnroughits pages, are
such as to cause us to anticipate a liberal suc
cess. We therefore request all to whom this
prospectus i3 sent, who are in favor of lmpaitiuj,
to mankind a know-ledge of the laws which govern
life, health and disease, to aid the cause by bring
ing it to the notice of their brethren.
The First Number wiH be published on the 15th
of January, 16-1S. —Price one dollar per Annum,
in advance.
Milled gerflle, Dec. 20,1847. r.A-3t.
MUSISiiKOTIBE.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the citi
zens of Columbus and vicinity, that he will
give lessons on the Piano Forte and Guitar. —
From his thorough knowledge of these Instru
ments, he feels no hesitation in saying that he
will give full satisfaction to those who may wish
to patronize him. Testimonials of the highest
order will be given, if required.
Please apply at Messrs. Bruno & Virgin’s.
CONRAD WINTERHALDER.
Jan 4, 1848 _ 2 tf_
WBOMUFF & WniTTSLSEY.
HAVE just received from New York au ad
ihtion to their stock of
among which may be found Wide Black Gro de
Rhine, Silk, for V isittes, Cashmere Shawls, Cash
meres, Muslin de Laines, Orleans and Columbia
Plaids, and Fine Siik Hats, Shoes, (fee., &c.
W. & W. will sell ail their stock of Cashmeres
and Muslin de Laines, at from
‘fen 10 Fifty per cent, below New
York t ost , f>r f ash.
Now is the time, Ladies, to buy Dresses cheap.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
December 14, 1847. 51—ts
GRQUEEPiY ICRSOKERY!!
f pilE subscribers having removed a few
I doors below Messrs. Hill, Dawsou & Cos.,
are now opening a splendid stock of
consisting in part of French and English China
Dining and Tea Sets ; Flowing Blue and White
Granite, do ; do do Toilet Sets; C. C. Edged and
Sprigged Ware. Also, Rockingham Tea Pots,
Flower Fots, Covered Butter Jars, Soup Tureens,
Sauce Beats, Fruit Baskets, Fire Proof pie Plates,
and;Napier’s,China, Flowing Blue, White Granite
and common Teas and Coffees, Covered Dish
es, and Bakers, also a general assortment of
comprising in part, cut, pressed, engraved, flint
and common Tumblers and Decanters, Goblets,
Champagne, Wine, Cordial, Egg and Jelly Glass
es, Specie Jars, Bowls on foot, Flower Vases,
Castors and Extra Bottles, Cut, Mould, Solar,
Lard, Side and Hanging Lamps.
Globes, Chimneys, Wicking, Sperm and Lard
Oil, together with a general variety of Merchan
dise. Having made arrangements to import di
rect from Liverpool, we are enabled to furnish
country Merchants at New York prices, adding
the lowest rates of freight.
L. L. St G. W. COWDERY.
December 23, 1547. I—ts
OTRRRR
COPPER, r JS’fri* Ami SHEET
IRON ‘MANUFACTORY.
CONGRESSIONAL.
RETURN OF SANTA ANNA TO MEXI
CO.
In the House of Representatives on Thursday
the Speaker presented the following message from
the President,of the United States; which was
read;
I have carefully considered the resolution of the
House of Representatives of the 4th inst., request
ing the President to communicate to that House
“any instructions which may have been given to
any of the officers of the armv or navy of the
United States, or any other persons, in re
gard to the return of President General Lopez
de Santa Anna, or any other Mexican, to the re
public of Mexico, prior or subsequent to the order
of the President or Secretary of War, issued
in January, 1346, for the. march of the Army
from the JN ueees across the “stupendous deserts”
which intervene. to the Rio Grande; that the
dale of all such instructions, orders, and corres
pondence be set forth ; together with the instruc
tions and orders issued to Mr. Slidell, at any time
prior or subsequent to his departure for Mexico
as Minister Plenipotentiary of the. United States
to that Republic, and requesting tho President
also to “communicate a l the orders and corres
pondence of the Government in relation to the
return of General Paredes to Mexico.”
I transmit herewith Reports from the Secretary
of State, the Secretary ol War, and the Secretary*
of the Navy, with the documents accompanying
the same, which contain all the information in
the possession of the Executive which it is deem
ed compatible with the public interests to com
municate. For further information relating to
the return of Santa Anna to Mexico, I refer you
to my annual Message of December 8, 1846.
The facts and considerations stated in that Mes
sage induced the order of the Secretary of the
Navy to the Commander of our Scpiadron
in the Gulf of Mexico, a copy of which is
herewith communicated. This order was issued
simultaneously with the order to blockade tho
coasts of Mexico, both bearing date the 13th of
May, 1846, the day on which the existence of
the war with Mexico was recognised by Con
gress. It was issued solely upon the views of
policy presented in that message, and without
any understanding on the subject, direct or indi
rect, with Santa Anna or any other person.
Gen. Paredes evaded the vigilance of our com
bined forces by land and sea, and made his way
bank to Mexico from tho exilo into which he had
been driven, landing at Vera Cruz after that city
and the Castle of San Juan d’UHoa were in our
military occupation, as will appear from tfaa ac
companying reports and documents.
Tho resolution calls for the “instructions and
orders issued to Mr. Slidell at any time prior or
subsequent to his departure for Mexico as Minis
ter Plenipotentiary of the United States to that
Republic.” The customary and usual reserva
tion contained in calls of either House of Con
gress upon the Executive for information relating
to our intercourse with foreign nations has been
omitted in the resolution before me. The call
of the House is unconditional. It is that the in
formation requested be communicated, and there
by he made public, whether iu the opinion of the
Executive, who is charged by the Constitution
with the duty of conducting negotiations with
foreign powers, such information, when disclosed
would be prejudicial to the public* interests or
not. It has been a subject of serious deliberation
with me, whether I could, consistently vvitfi my
constitutional duty and my sense of the public
interests involved arid to be effected by it, violate
an important principle, always heretofore held
sacred by my predecessors, as I should do by a
compliance with the request of the House.
President Washington, in a message -to the
House of Representatives ot the 30th of March,
1796, declined to comply with a request contain
ed in a Resolution of that body to lay before them
“a copy of the instructions to the Minister of the
United States who negotiated the treaty with the
King of Great Britain,” —“together with the cor
respondence and other documents relative to the
said treaty, excepting such of the said papers as
any existing negotiations may render improper
to be discio3od.” In assigning his reasons for de
clining to comply with the call, he declared that
“the nature of foreign negotiations requires cau
tion, and their success must often depend upon
secrecy, and even when brought to a conclusion
a full disclosure of all the measures, demands,
and eventual concessions which may have been
proposed or contemplated, would he extremely
impolitic; for this might have a pernicious influ
ence on future negotiations, or produce immedi
ate inconveniences, perhaps danger and mischief
in relation to other powers. The necessity of
such caution and secrecy was one cogent reason
fjr vesting the power of making treaties in the
President with the advice and consent of the Sen
ate ; the principle on which that body was formed
confining it to a small number of members. To
admit then a right in the House of Representa
tives to demand and to have, as a matter of course,
all the papers respecting a negotiation with a for
eign power, wrnuld be to establish a dangerous
precedent.”
In that case the instructions and documents
colled for related to a treaty w hich had been con
cluded and ratified by the President and Senate,
and the negotiations in relation toil had been ter
minated. There was an express reservation too,
“excepting” ftom the call all such papers as re
lated to “any existing negotiations” which it
might he improper to disclose. Inthatcase Pres
ident Washington deemed it to he a violation of
an important principle, the establishment of a
“dangerous precedent, and prejudicial to the pub
lic interests.to comply with the call of the House.”
Without deeming it to be necessary on the pre
sent occasion to examine or decide upon the other
reasons assigned by him for his refusal to com
municate the inhumation requested by the House
the one which is herein recited, is, in my judg
ment, conclusive in the case under consideration.
Indeed the objections to complying with the
request of the House, contained in the resolution
before me, are much stronger than those which
existed in the case of the resolution in 1796.
This resolution calls for the “intructions and or
ders” to the Minister of the United States to Mex
ico, which relate to negotiations wdiich have not
been terminated, and which may be resumed.—
The information called for respects negotiations
which tho United States offered to open with
Mexico, immediately preceding the commence
ment of the existing war. The instructions giv
en to the Minister of the United States relate to
the differences between the two conntries, out of
which the war grew, and the terms of adjustment
which we were prepared to offer to Mexico, in
our anxiety to prevent the war. These differen
ces still remain unsettled; and to comply with
the call of the House, w ould he to make public
through that channel, and to communicate to
Mexico, now a public enemy, engaged in war,
information which could not fail to produce seri
ous embarrassment in any future negotiation be
tween the two countries.
I have heretofore communicated to Congress
all the correspondnece of the minister of the Uni
ted States to Mexico, which, in the existing
state of our relations witu that republic, can, in
my judgment beat this time communicated with
out serious injury to the public interest.
Entertaining thisconviction. and with a sincere
desire to furnish any information which may be
in the possession of the Executive Department
and which cither house of Cengress may at any
time request, I regard it to be my constitutional
right, and my solemn duty, under the circum
stances of this case, to decline a compliance with
•he request of the House contained in their reso
lution.
JAMES K. POLK.
Wasbisgtojc, Jan. 13. 184^.
NUMBER 5.
The following documents accompanied the
President’s message:
DepABTMKWT OF STATU,
Washington, Sept. 14, 1847.
Sir : I transmit you the copy ofa letter, bear
ing date the 15th ultimo, from Colonel Henry
Wilson, of the United Statesjarmy, the acting
Governor of Vera Crux, addressed to the War
Department. From this, as well as other infor
mation, it appears that Captain May, of the Brit
ish steamer Tcviot, although fully aware of the
character ofhis passenger, brought General Pa
rede? from Havana to Vera Cruz, and connived
at, if he did not directly aid in, his landing at
that port in a clandestine manner, and contrary
to the established regulations, requiring a visit
from the proper inspecting officer Itefore auy pas
eriger could be landed.
That the captain of the British steamer, by this
conduct, has been guilty of a grave and serious
vio.ation of the duties of neutrality which Great
Britian owes to the United States, can neither
be doubted nor denied. It is known to the world
that General Paredes, as President ot Mexico,
was the chief author of the existing war between
that republic and the United States, and that he
is the avowed ami embittered enemy of our coun
try'. The British captain must have known
that all his influence would be exerted to prolong
and exasperate this war. It is, indeed truly, as
tonishing, that, with a knowledge of these facts,
he should have brought this hostile Mexican
General, under an assumed name, on board of a
British mail-steamer, to Vera Cruz, and aided or
permitted him to land clandestinely, for the pur
pose of rushing into the war against the United
States. If any circumstance could aggrevate this
violation of neutrality, it would be the extraordi
nary privileges which this government has gran
ted to British mail-steamers ever since the com
mencement of the present war.
The President has not yet determined what
coarse he will pursue in regard to British mail
steamers. The great law of self-defence would,
under such circumstances, justify him iij with
drawing the privilege altogether from these steam
ers of entering the port of Vera Cruz, and thus
effectually prevent the landing of enemies in dis
guise. He will not, however, resort at present
to this extreme measure; convinced, as he Is,
that the British government; will at once, upon
your representation, adopt efficient means to
prevent such violations of their neutrality for the
future. In the mean time Colonel Wilson will
be instructed to adopt the necessary means, un
der the law of nations,for the purpose of preven
ting and punishing similar outrages on our
belligerent rights. British mail-steamers cannot
be suffered tohring to Vera Cruz either Mexican
citizens or the subjects of any other nation, for
the purpose of engaging in the existing war on
the part of Mexico against the United States.—
A neutral vessel which carries a Mexican officer
of high military rank to Mexico, for the purpose
of taking part in the hostilities against our coun
try, is liable to confiscation, according to the o
pinion of Sir William Scott, in the case of the
Orozimbe—(6 Robinson’s Reports, 430;) and
this, even although her captain and officers
wore ignorant that they had such a person on
board. That is their loot out. Such igneranca
is no excuse, because it is their duty to inquire
into the character of their passengers. The con
sequence is the same to the belligerent as if they
had acted in full knowledge. “Otherwise (in
the language of that distinguished jurist) such
opportunities of conveyance would bo constantly
used; and it would almost he impossible, in the
greater number of cases, to prove the knowledge
and privity ot the immediate offender.”
You are instructed to make Lord Palmerston
fully acquainted with the conduct of Capt. May.
Ido not know whether he or any of his officers who
may be implicated in this serious charge aro offi
cers in the British service. Should this prove to
be the case then you will ask for their dismissal or
such other punishment as may clearly manifest
that the British government has disapproved of
their conduct. I am, dec.,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Gxohbk Bancroft, Esq., &c.
90 Eatox Square, Oct. 8, 1847.
Mr I iORD : In consequence of instructions
from the American Government, I called at the
Foreign Office a few day* ago, to represent to
your lordship the conduct of Capt. May, of the
British steamer Teviot, who, unmindful of his
duly as a neutral, and using improperly the ex
traordinary privileges which the American Gov
ernment has granted to British mail steamers ev
er since the commencement of the present war
with Mexico, in the month of August last,brought
from the Havana to Vera Cruz General Paredes,
late President of Mexico, the author of the war
of Mexico against the United States, and their
avowed and embittered enemy.
By the principles of British law, according to
the opinion of Sir William Scott, (6 Robinson’s
Reports, 430,) Capt. May has rendered the Te
viot liable to confiscation, or the President of the
United States might effectually prevent similar
aid to the enemy, by withdrawing from these
steamers the privilege of entering the, port of
Vera Cruz. But lam confident her Majesty’s
Government will render such steps unnecessary,
by adopting efficient means to prevent, for the
future, such violations of their neutrality.
If Capt. May, or any of his officers implica
ted in this serious charge, are officers in the Brit
ish service, I feel bound to ask for their dismissal,
or punishment in such other way as may clearly
manifest that the British Government has disap
proved their conduct.
I have the honor, &c.,
GEORGE BANCROFT.
To Viscount Paemerstox, &c., &c.
Fore iex Office, Oct. 12, 1847.
Sir; I have the honor to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your letter of the Bth inst., stating that
you had been instructed by the government of
the United States to complain that Capt. May, of
the British mail steamer Teviot. violated the
belligerent rights of the United States, by bring*
ing the Mexican General (Paredes) from Hava
na to Vera Cruz, in the month of August last.
And I have to inform you, that I have refer
red the above complaint to the proper depart
ment of her Majesty’s government, in order that
the charge brought against the Teviot may be
officially investigated. I have the honor, &c.
PALMERSTON.
George BxxcayT, Esq. &c.
Foreigx Office, Nov. 16, 1847.
Sir : In answer to your letter of the Bth inst.
[ult.j complaining of the conduct of Capt. May,
of the British mail steamer “Teviot,” in having
conveyed Gen. Paredes from Havana to Vera
Cruz in the month of August last, I have the
honor to state to you that the Lords Commis
sioners of the Admiralty having investigated
the circumstances of this affair, fier Majesty’s
government have informed the directors of the
Royal Mail Steam-packct Company, to whom
the steamer “Teviot” belongs, that the directors
are bound to testify, in a marked manner, their
disapproval of Capt.Mav’s conduct in having thus
abused the indulgence afforded to the company’s
vessels by the government of the U. States ; and
the directors of the company have accordingly
stated to her Majesty’s government that they
will immediately suspend Captain May from his
command ; and that they publicly and distinctly
condemn any act on the part of their officers
which imy be regarded as a breach of faith to
wards the government of the United States, or
as an infringement or invasion of the regulations
established by the United States officers in those
ports of Mexico which arc occupied by the forcer
of the United States.
I have the honor to be, &c.
PALMERSTON.
Geokge Bxjrcftorr, *Slc. 4cc. &.
MLw -J—'■ ii II a—
Report of the leort%rf oCWWs
War Departxixh ‘
Washington, Jan. 12, 184 ft,
Sir: I have the honor to transmit, herewith,
in conformity with your direction, copies of aJ|
such papers on the files and records of this do*
partment as are required by the resolution of tbq
House of Representatives of tho 4,ih last,, which,
is in the following terms :
Resolved , That the President of the United
States, he requested to communicate to this House,
any instructions which may have been given to,
any of the olficcra of the army or navy of the U %
Stairs, or other persons, in regard to the
of President General Antonio hopes de Santa,
Anna, or any other Mexican, to the republic of
Mexico, prior or subsequent to the order of the
Secretary of war, issued in January, 1846, for
the march of the army from the Nueces river, •-
cross the “stupenodu* deserts” which intervene
to the Rio Grande; that the date of all sgch it*?
structions orders, and correspondence be set forth
together with the instructions and qjjders issued
to Mr. Slidell, at any time, prior or. subsequent
to his departure for Mexico as minister plen?
ipotentiary of the United States to that repub
lic.
Resolved farther, That the President be fur
ther requested to communicate all the orders end
correspondence of the government in relation tq
the return of General Paredes to Mexico.
Very respectful!, your obedient servant,
W. L. MARCy. Secretary ofWy.
To the President of the United States,
HkATHLCAUTKUS, DEPARTMENT YeKA UrFI,
August 31, 1747.
Sir : I herewith have the honor to enclose so*
pies of my communication to H. B. M’s cepsu)
in this city, and his answer thereto, iq relation
to “ Capt. May, ’ commander of the m&il Steam
er Tcviot.
I am, very respectfully, your most obedient eor*
vt. ‘ IIY. WILSQN,
Colonel United States Army Commanding,
Hon. Wm. L. Makcy, Secretary of War,
Washington, D. C.
Vera Cpuz, Aug, 30, 1847.
Sir: I have the honor to irjform you that on
the return to thiaport of the British mail steam*
erTeviot, I directed that Capt. May, her com?
mander, be notified not to land, under any pre
tence whatever, while lying in this harbor, but
offering every facility to her officers and crew in
whatever they should require.
I have been compelled to tho adoption of the
above course, from tho aggravating circumstan
ces attending the landing of General Paredes,
the ex-President of Mexico; which if they have
not compromis6ed that harmony happily existing
between the United States and the nation yoq
sowoithily represent, still a, gross violation bgg
been committed on the universal standing porf
regulation, and especially hero, whore our pecu?
liar position requires the most strict observance
of neutrality from foreign vessels arriving in this
anchorage, and have, in consonance with the t
hove, represented tho whole circumstanco in re
lation to this case to Hon. (Secretary of War at
Washington, for the consideration of the Qovoc*
ament of the United States.
I cannot but regret this untoward occurrence
—the means of clouding the sincere good feeling
entertained by tho authorities here towards tha
British mailpackots; but will nevertheless uql?
formly afford them all tho facilities horefore con?
ceded them, convinced that every endeavor wil|
be made by you for the continuance of that cor?
diality which your official course has tended
to cement.
Accept, sir, the assurances of my high 9PO?
sideration and sincereregard. H. WILSQN,
Col. U. S. A., Gov. Vera Cruz,
Francis Giffaiid, H. B. M. Consul, Vera Crux,
I certify the f< regoing to be a true copy.
B. H. ARTHUR, Adj. U. S. Ih
British Consulate, Vera Crux,
27th [3oth] August, 1847.
Sib: I have the honor to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your communication of this day relating
to Capt. May, of the royal steam packet
and to state, in reply, that a copy thereof shall
he luid forthwith before her Majesty’s Govern?
ment.
With renewed expressions of regret that any?
thing should have occurred to cause you person?
al annoyance, I have the honor to remain, sir,
your very obedient and bumble servent,
J- GIFFARD,
H. M. Consul.
To Col. Wilson, Gov. oftbe city ot Vera Crux,
I certify the above to be a true copy.
B, H. ARTHUR Ad’t U. S. In&
Report ot the Secretary of the Navy.
Navy Department. Jan. 12, 1847.
Sir* In compliance with the direction contained
in the endorsement of the resolution of the House
of Representatives of the 4th instant, I have the
honor to transmit herewith copies of all papers
in this department, which it is believed, gre frith?
in the purview of the resolution
A list of the accompanying papers is hereunto
annexed,
I have tho honor to he, very respectfully
Your obedient servent,
J. Y. MASON,
To the PiiEsmunt.
Private and confidential.]
U. S. Navy Department, May 13, 1846.
Commoukrk: If Santa Anna endeavors to en?
ter the Mexican ports, you will allow him to pass
freely.
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE BANCROFT,
Commodoro Davio Conner,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Prixcetox, Sachificios, August 16, 1846.
Sir: The brig-of-war Daring, just about sail*
ing for New Orleans, with despatches from the
English minister in Mexico to Mr. Pakenham
at Washington, allows me an “opportunity, and
sufficient time, to inform you that Gen. Santa
Anna and his friends have just now arrived at
Vera Cruz in the English merchant steamer
Arab, from Havana.
I have allowed him to enter without molesta
tion, or evgn speaking, the vessel, as I was in
formed by the senior English naval officer here,
Capt. Lambert, she carried no cargo, and would
not be allowed to take any in return. I could
easily have boarded the Arab, but I deemed it
most proper not to do so, allowing it to appear
as if he had entertd without my concurrence. It
is now quite certain the whole country—that is,
the garrisons of evety town and fortress—have
declared in his favor. But, unless he has learn?
ed something useful in adversity, and become
another man, he will only add to the distractions
of the country, and be hurled from power in less
than three months.
At last the “Relief ’is just coming in. N®
vessels with coal have yet arrived. Vessels
with coal for a supply of the small staemers will
be necessary here; without it, tfiey would be of
little service.
Respectlully, your obedient servent,
D. CONNER.
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. G. Baxckojrt, Secretary of the Navy.
I write in great haste.
The message being read, several motions were
made in reference to it.
Mr. Truman Smith moved to refer it to the
Committee on Foreign Relations,
Mr. J. Q. Adams rose and addressed the Speak
er. He moved that the message be referred to a
Select Committed, of which he wished not to be
a member, and hoped a report would be made
which would show the President that be was
bound to communicate info'mation of this public
nature which the House of Representatives bad
called for.
Mr. I. E. Holmes had no objection to giye
this message to either committee suggested; but
he had very grave objections, after the remarks
made by the honorable gentleman from Massa
chusetts, that it should go to any committee pie?
judged. The gentleman from Massachusetts
had said that the position of the President Was
no more than the ground taken by General
Washington; and if the name of Washington,
with all the mighty associations of influence con
neck'd with it, was insufficient to stand in de
fence of this Executive prerogative, from the atr
tacks of those who would have all the secret eor*
respondence of the Jay Treaty; and ifWaahmgv