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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA LIBRARY ATHENS, GEORGIA;—THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1847. NUMBER 6. BY CHRISTY * L19PH1I. Ojfiet m JJmmi Street. MISCELLANEOUS. Batu «f AdTerllilnc From lit Western Continent. The Bat He of Buena vista. BY OCSUJt, JC.MOB. Look on tlie narrow pass of Buena Vis* ta. High rise the towering peaks on eitb- X^ticra of Citsikm.............. t* 75 cr side. The morning sun shines brightly J jj i down. The wavy mist is wreathed and Salt of Penooal Property, by Executors, Admiois- j curled into a thousand shapes. Fantasti- a *59! cally it shrouds the mountain summits and impending cliffs. A light breeze wafts it Other Advcriissnisnts will be charged ft 00 for every on, mingling anti dissolving in the flood tWelve line* of email type, or less, fir«t insertion, end 50 -• ■ — cenu for each weekly coatinnsnes. If pnbliilitd other week, 61J cent* for etch conttm If publish* ■ month it will he charged 75 ccnu etch lime.— For a •ir.t'Ie Insertion, tl 00 per •quire. Advertisement*, when the number of insertions w not marked upon them, will be published till forbid and charg. ed accordingly. ... .... folds and rustles in the breeze. The peal d . rums 10“* tUroiigh the narrow way. •rrrro.tr« previous t<» day riwle A ibousaml CilLs *jjju back the CCCO.— *rTW «ale of Pe r sonsl Piopeny, in like manner, must) The tortured sound reverberates and fills U «=r nS wTb^7. P r,d credimr. o’ mui.mu.it* the air with war’s alarum. Each breast FibiiMtMiim . (beats high with hope of glory. Few in Nutfea that Appl’»e«jK»n rill be made toiheCourt of; n ,i m b ers but brave as Sparta's sons.— ° r I Their bosoms scorn to bear a coward’s of light. The eagle screams above. The startled vulture flaps his lazy wings and soars aloft. Below five thousand fearless warriors stand. Their banner spends its ample rows on. Where they have been is now ‘ 1 one heap of slaughtered Mexicans. They hovers round their heads. Spirits of the noble brave! Ye shall not forgotten lie, though fallen in a foreign land. A nation to yonr memory pays the tribute of a tear. Aged Statesman, grieve not for thy son. He was, as thou, thy country's. He did his duty and sank to rest. The dauntless Taylor mingles in the thickest fight. Two whizzing balls pass through his clothes. He heeds them not, but cheers his warriors on. There urge the numerous crowdsof medley Mexicans. Here stand the sons of revolutionary sires. Blood flows in streams around. Victory is to be won, the fallen to be avenged.— On sweeps the Hying cavalry. The charge is made. The noble steeds shoot swift as ar- Original fJoctrij. TIIF. 1111*11 OIBI.W LAMEJIT. Ah! sweet lady, why should I pray Fora life full of days and merry, When hope’* bright star hath not a ray To illumine my path so dreary? Better to mock at my sorrow, Or to mako my grief food for thy mirth, Than bid me hope for the morrow, Or whisper there’s joy for mo on earth. Hence, in thia bosom there shall dwell A grief that no toothing can assuage: Deep anguish evermore dispel Wbate’er of joy my heart might engage. But thank thee for sympathy’s tear, Which o’er my many woe* thou hast shed, For kind words whisper’d In my ear. My heart unto life once more to wed. *Twaa near the banka of Shannon’* stream -\Vo lived in cottage or humble style: f Our life—'twas an unbroken dream IV hri that spring up ’ncath foitune’s smile, e pass’d many years long, ligthing care—no with’ring grief, e strain of our song As ’mid toils sung ’tws* with sweet relief. And thus were spent my childhood hours; ’Till o'er my e-book riper hues had spread, Hope my-path Imd strewn with flowers. Then dark sorrow came—and all joys fled. Oh 1 my tongue refutes to tell Of horrors which our lowly cot Bill'd, When the curse lair Erin befell, Which, by heaven offended seem’d will’d. In my ear that piteous cry, Most heart-rending to hear, still doth ring: “ Food give me, Sister, el& I die!” . But ’twas vain—no relief could I bring. Mother and sire bending with age— Sweet sisters three—my brother so young— Fell before the Famine’s dire rage, And for the starve! the death-wail I sung. Me tbon didst snatch from the dark grave. An angel on thy mission of love: And tlio’ for this I’d live thy slave, Still would my spirit seek those above. No! lady, ’twere vain I should pray For a life full of days and merry, . Since hope’s bright star hath not a ray To Qlnmine my path so dreary. GAMMA. JVsaUm C<v*t* -Vsy 10. 1M7. A Legal Tricr.—At a trial held at an En glish shire-town during the summer, the last counsel fig the defendant found it would bo necessary to excite the sympathies of the jury rather more than usual. Assuming a most dole ful air, ho took a little chfld of hi* client's in bis arms, who immediately began to c»y. The lawyer went on with his plea, using all the melancholy expressions he could think of, and pausing every few moments to wipe his eyes. The poor child shrieked louder and louder— the jury began to wriggle in their seats and feel veiy uncomfortable—the plaintiff turn ed very pale, and the looker* on considered tbo matter decided. Just as the excitement had almost reached its highest, and needed but one more groan from the lawyer, and one tnoro shriek from the child, to render the defendant victorious, the opposing lawyer roso in his seat, and calling the child by name, asked him what lie was crying for. “ C«iss Mr. keeps pinching me,” said the urchin. Mr. .. — dropped the youngster and the case also forthwith. heart. They gird their trusty swords: they firmly grasp their arms. The brist ling bayonets gleam in the morning light: they wait the coming foe. Their gallant Chief is there. His eye is lit with battle's fire. With swelling heart he sees the long extended lines of foes. He sees, but knows no fear. His warriors are indeed untried,but he knows they are Americans. He knows they were nurtured in a land of liberty. He knows their fathers were invincible, and that they are not degenerate. He has led their brothers in the wilds of Florida against the cunning Indian. He has led them on the hard-fought field of Palo Alto, in the bloody Ravine of Palms, and in the lea- guered City of Monterey. He calls to mind the victories of by-gone-days. He never knew defeat. The odds, indeed are fearful now; but he relies on his volunteers. Not vain shall be thy trust O glorious old warrior! Five thous and hearts are beating near, and every one would shed its last life-drop for thee! They love their country and their coun try’s fame ! They love their aged Chief! They will not 6ee him sorrowing o’er de feat. They only wait his word to rush to victory or glorious death. On rolls the opposing host. Four times five thousand breasts, inflamed by hunger, thirst, and hate, draw nigh.-— Their Chief brave and skilful too. He pronrises victory and food. They on his. word rely, and holdly move to the attack in all the pomp of war. Fearless stand the few. Their hoary Chief, the hero of many a' bloody field, looks calmly on ihe approaching host.— A milk white steed he strides: A too con spicuous mark. His Aids remonstrate, for they love their Chief. “Another steed, O Chief! would render thee more safe.’* He strokes his charger's neck .* “ He lost the sport at Monterey. This day he has his share.'* The armies join; the fight is fierce.— Incessant is the roar of musketry. Thick fly the leaden deaths. The sword for sakes its wonted scabbard and sheathes it self in human flesh. On rush the mighty host. The shock is violent but vain.— Like foaming billows lashed to fare by the raging wind. Firm stand the few, like rock immoveable. As billows strike and broken back recoil into the deep, backward rolls the 'numerous foe. The dead and dying_slrew the gronnd like autumn leaves before the Northern blast. In wild amazement fly.the yet unscathed. Again they rally , and face their foe.— With deafening shouts they come. With answering shouts that little band replies and moves to meet them. Before them tower their gallant officers. The cannon belches forth its deadly hail. Destruc tion follows fast. Wide roads are open ed in the dense array. Peal follows peal in one tremendous roar. The dark smoke upward curls and mingles with the mist. The mountains tremble to their lowest base. The sun looks sickly through the darkened air. The brave old Taylor marks the falling foe. He sees his war- dart like lightning o'er the field, and carnage marks theii course. The artil lery opens too. Long lines of slaughtered foes mark out the track of every ball. In wild confusion shrinks the affrighted foe? the shouts of victory arise. The noble Wool lias done his part, and gained fresh laurels for his wreath of fame. He rush es to his Chief’s extended arms, and tears flow down the cheeks of both. Immortal be your names and deeds, O noble pair! The bard shall sing your fame. With spirit stirring strains his harp shall sound. True glory's fire shall burn upon his strings ; a nation's pride shall kindle at his song! Happy the land that gave such heroes birth! Bloody field of Buena Vista! glory cir cles round thy name. The warrior in af ter years shall think of thee, and feel the kindlings of his soul! Call this world's annals find thy parallel. Be silent, harp! Some future bard must rise with soulof flametotell the glo ry of that day. Too dazzling for descrip tion stands thy matchless fame, Oblooay field of Buena Vista. Rutherfordton, April* 1847. as she passed into the Executive Cham ber a second time, there was a shade of fear upon hercountenance, lest the appli cation had been denied ; and when the pardon, signed and sealed, was placed in her hands she could scarcely believe her own eyes and ears. It hardly seem ed-possible; she could not realize that the’strip of paper could accomplish what she desired, and in the most touching manner she appealed to the private Sec retary to know if it was really a fact that her father could come out of prison, if there was no mistake about it; and if by presenting that bit of paper, he could again breathe the air of freedom. On being assured that such was indeed the fact, tears of joy flowed freely ; and with the/.Dost impatient haste she made her w.^Lome-ward to bear the glad tidings to ^7. raotherL Ere ibis, the erriqg one has been released and restored to the bo som of his family, A man with such a daughter, deserves better of the world than the gloomy walls of a prison.—JRoch. Adv. Santa Anna’s Address. Address submitted .to ihe Supreme Constit uent Congress by His Excellency, the Pre sident of the United States oj Mexico. Excellent Sirs—Absent from my coun try, the first tidings of the reverses of our country in the war with the United States of America reached me, and I at once felt a strong desire to return to the Republic to comply with the duties which were due by me, as a Mexican and as a soldier. The errors of an illomened Ad ministration caused its fall; the revolu tion which caused it, turned its eyes to wards the exile, opened to him the door of his native soil and implored his assis tance. That voice reached my retreat— it made my heart exult, as I only belong to njy native country. I hastened my departure: I responded to the call that had been made upon me, and I kissed the shores of Mexico with the enthusiasm of a devoted son who returns to the embra ces of his mother. Oft my landin® at Vera Cruz I address ed my fellow-citizens, stating to them the conduct I intended to pursue. I assured them ‘ that the object of my return was not .to seek power; that I merely wished to ^ombat internal foes; and that, free from ambition, I did not return to live in A Singular Race ol People. The Christian Observer of Calcutta gives a notice of a singular race of peo ple called the Cathies, who inhabit a part of Guzerat. They are worshippers of the sun as are the adoring Parsecs: “ These people are supposed by some to be the ancient Cathie, who in the time of Alexander's invasion occupied a por tion of the Punjaub, near the confluence of the five rivers. Among the Cathies there are no distinctions of caste.: Be sides priests they have an official class of pegscsmcallc^Ibardy.-^ly* posan**author- Rjggry which wns repeatedly offered to | ity almost equal to that of the Druids.— Without u)SMi.^tkjtf^npnrI ,marrth-' ». i y m . , : ---- 1 *- «•-_.» ** ed. to San Luis^to prepare everything for f the conflict which was^ otism are entitled to the highest consider- pence that must he won by our valor and ation, and above all praise. The daring constancy, bought by victories obtained of the soldiers during the combat cation- by a people that detest oppression. A iy compare with their endurance while peace of this kind will save us, and make crossing the desert, with their resignation us respected by the powers that observe uuder the want of food and raiment, and us, ami give us the place due to the Mex- with their patience when suffering by the it an nation. If \vc cfttrtlot obtain such a wounds of ball and knife inflicted by the peace it is better to bury ourselves under Americans, without any medical ntten- the ruins of our cities, and belter to die dance. If it be true as has been asserted than live without honor, by Napoleon, that the first quality of sol-j As to myself, I urn determined to breast diers is to support fatigue and privations,. the dangers of the campaign, confident and that valor is only the second ciuality, that my conduct will gain the approbation then the Mexican army has proved in the > of my fellow-citizens. If I am crowned memorable expedition of the month pfpby victory, and succeed in driving the February that it is not deficient in either, j enemy from our soil, I shall retire to pri- Altliough for the reasons which I gave | vatc life, satisfied that 1 shall have ren in my official despatch, I could not pursue > derrd my country some service; or if the enemy, I had concentrated my forces j the lead or steel shonjd cut the thread of in such places as offered some prospect; my lile, I shall die contented, as I shall of subsisting the troops, in the hope that j leave to my country an honorable mom- the moment would Partly A* ‘when [ory, end to my children a na«viut which wecould consummate our triumph. Such ‘ were my intentions, which I would have earned into effect had it not been for the news which I received of two important events: First the danger with which Ve ra Cruz was threatened ; and, secondly, the revolution which had broken out in the capital, and which obliged me to change my plans. The first showed me the necessity of sending assistance to Vera Cruz, one of the keys of the Re public, and its garrison having nothing to sustain it but their heroism, could not hold out any length of time. Tire se cond, informing me of a pronunciatnen- lo by which, to the scandal of all the world, Mexicans, were going to destroy each other, when the foreign enemy was threatening its independence from all sides, forced me to fly to the rescue to re establish public order and tranquility.— To meet these two evils, of equal impor tance, it became necessary to return with the array to San Luis, whence I ordered a respectable division to proceed to Vera Cruz, while I proceeded in person to put a stop to civil war. Men being irritated, the passions being excited and warm from the shedding of blood, there were few means to choose in consolidating a peace—there was but one, for me to take charge of the supreme power, occupying that seat to which the confidence of the representatives of the people might call me, and to which a respectable majority they uecd never blush. Antonio Lopez de Santa Ann*a. T*> the (Ion. Sc rrinry ,.f «he Confluent Congress. .Mexico, April 8, 1817. Lieut. William Price, of Illinois, who- was killed in the battle of Buena Vista, was 72 years old. A correspondent of die N. York Post says lie bad left a home of. affluence and case, with the expressed wish to die in the service of his country*, ami, if need lie, on the field of battle.— ,l 1 hey cannot cheat me out of ninny years,” said lie. When ordered.with the ‘ion, like a forlorn hope, to Ihe try ing contest in the mountains, ho exclaitn- ’ilh look of joy, as he drew bis sword, “ Now, boys, this looks liko doing something.” The enemy triumphed over , r 3 fall, supposing him to be Gen. Wool. 1 ho same writer thus alludes to the death of a noble German in the fiercely contested battle of Buena Vista: In lh. tire same Hardin, a hose ua rolls of fa They become security for the payment of debts, the conduct of individuals who have misbehaved, and the appearance of persons in pending actions, either civil or criminal. On the same terms they conduct travellers and caravans through districts infested with robbers,’ or in a state of war. If a troop of predatory horse appear, the bard commands them to retire, and brandishing his dagger takes a solemn oath, that if they plunder the .persons under his protection, he will stab himself to the heart, and bring upon their heads the guilt of shedding his blood.— Such is the veneration in which he is held as a person of celestial origin r and such is the horror at being the cause of his death, that theihreat in almost every instance deters them from making the mediated attack, and the party is allowed to pass on unmolested. The religion of these people consists of little else than an adoration of the sun. They invoke this object of their worship before com mencing any great undertaking, and if a plundering expedition b<v successful, a portion of money stolen is consecrated to the service of religion. The only | functions of the priests are to celebrate marriages and funeral solemnities,. The; have but one sacred building—a tempi —situated near Thautn, dedicated to tn Sun—and containing an image of that lu minary. The size of the Cathies is above the average, often exceeding six feet. The women are tall, and often exceeding | of the Congress did since appoint me.— ^•r dp Ca8Ure V bUt ? sa ' ,m,t '° aU To have vacillated under such circum- ng rs ofwar._. IW actions have borne stances would have been a crime. On out my assertion. I refused the Presi- thia account ! yiel(le(110 llcceM j W and assuming the reins of Cover,unenti sue- T —~- > -- 1 r-hy-thi'. cfttUi;'met;jyw to-put a, stop to the fratricidal contest wlffdft whs —to take place, i dividing us. and which I expected would humiliate j But consistent with my principles, the the pride of the invaders. t submission which 1 made in taking charge In that city I established my head-|of the first station of the Republic ceases quarters, I worked without rest in order I as soon as the exigency which called it to unite the elements necessary for the war, but this demanded time; every thing was to be done, every thing was to be created, and even the most trifling wants were opposed by every possible obstacle. Notwithstanding, the months which I pass ed at San Luis were not lost. I raised by enchantment a brilliant and numer ous army, such as had not been seen since the days of our glorious independence. forth has passed. Order being reestab lished, internal peace having been con quered, my filliug the eminent station of President would be a violation of the most solemn and sincere promises I ever made, In the face of the nation and ol the whole, world I have stated that I am determined to fight the usurpers of our soil as long as there is the print of their foot left our sacred soil. My sentiments, in con- The troop3 were instructed and man-! formity in every respect with my pledges, ceuvred daily; a plan of the, campaign | seperate me from the government, and was projected, showing pvery probabil-t - • ity of our ultimate triumph; the soldiers were inspired with a spirit of enthusiasm which, iar from fearing, the moment of danger, were anxious for the encounter with the enemy, sure to teach him to respect and fear us. If underibesecircumstances wecould have relied upon the necessary supplies, the advantages of our position were such as to give us a certainty of success, but I am sorry to confess it, we were in want of the first necessaries of 1fe- .fflfiarty would I avoid blaming the Gove i n ment ofthe time being, on whom toust. fall the responsibility ot the past, did not imperious necessity oblige me to touch upon so delicate a subject. The situation ih whicHjj&TYas placed riors now inflamed for fight. Swift flies « his boiling blood throughout his thrillingi ' - veins. The opposing columns reel.— An interesting scene* _ S* 2 .x. * u nu;.e II • . _ : . ,B| A MO SHUtUIUll Hi .Iiinvit i I generally speaking, moucst and faith-; was extreme! v critical. It was rendered ful to their lords. Tno Cathies have no indispensable that the army which Icum- The tears flow down the brave old Chief tain's cheek. A nation's pride \s swell ing in bis heart. What excitations heave thy manly breast, O fearless Chief!— Thine is.a noble soul, hero of many fields. Down sink the bravest sons of Mexico. They clam- Lawtoi Rcyeng*—Many years ainco a gentleman in Newington, a parish of Weathers- - ‘ * Connecticut, who was a very religious ktiou* man, mat ried one of the roost , , . id troublesome women ho could | Ud the dauntless few. _ :inity. This occasioned universal \ her over heaps of dead. Their swords never lie was known, and one of i with blood are clotted. Still peals the _ 4 ventured to ask him the reasons loud artillery. Like new mown hay the _ I governed his choice. He replied tottering columns fall. In vain is Santa then, bating had but lute trouble m the world Anna's rage. He cannot torn the flying |,o wss fearful of becoming too much attached ; nor * lhe ti(]e of deaUf . Hour and .an instruction ££« ™ re L™ J ft on, ih. world. >n ,1 l.e. unrestrained flowsion. married f.cl, a woman as he thought would i ODCe mof e, to desperation urged, the accomplish his object. The best part the no-1 nying foe turns round. Then hotter grows * ■ . I.!. '.Tf* La.n.na tha ran.nn aa-Vrit lio I I flflllT. Thfl I'losll rtf CHTftnla rlnnft A scene of touching interest occurred in the Executive Chamber, at Albany a few days since. A year or more ago our readers may recollect, a methodist minis ter, of previous good character, was con victed in one ofthe eastern countries of the crime of forgciy, and sentenced to the iy is. that his wife hearing the reason why he } the fight. The clash of swords and clang ^ married lier, was much offended, and out of; of bayonets mingle with the roar of the friends she journied to Albany, determin- revenge became one of the most pleasant and! artillery. The loosened crags, high on ed not to return to her home until she dutiful wives in the town, declaring that she' t j ie mountain side, roll down, torn off by could carry to her mother the pardon for was not going to be a packhorse to carry her .airy undulations. They fall unheeded, * ** M ** *’ ** l.mihatu! iu heaven. - | for the roar of battle drowns their descend- * ing crash. The noble Yell, the gallant Coiscedexces-—The Battle ot Bnena \ ■.»> — —- « -. .. . . . . — , foughtoo the of February, and th*t of An-, CuAY, tlie brave McKnn, and many oth goto, in California on the 8«h ot January. C«n.; «« *R nts % J Stream of Wool nnd Com. Stocia*. it U -id. rcrpcctivd, it-; l-gt« to ^ “bode of souls. Arouod their minded their force ot the Iscir, and u’ith gmai effect. I brows the rays of glory shine.-. A halo tpanded should meet the enemy, -and the complete destitution under which I suffer- — .1 — fl*. .1 T. an call mo to the army, and in obedience to both I have determined to march thi: week to Vera Cruz to take charge of the military operations, under the belief that the decree of the Government giving me the commaud of the army is still in force, but if it should have expired I supplicate most earnestly that it may be renewed. The State of Vera Cruz, of which know every inch, and which I love with intense fervor, as it is the place of tny nativity, is invaded by the forces ofthe foreigner; its sufferings cannot be indif ferent to me, because as a Mexican I feel the misfortunes of every State, and doub ly of that State where I first saw the light. The Supreme Congress must be convinced that by every title it is neces sary that I should march, in order that the Republic may see me redeem my pledges, and that the army, whose faithful aricHnseparable companion' I am irt fell notorious to the nation what means I used to obtain some money, and the extra ordinary efforts to which I was forced to have recourse, in order to save from star vation and nakedness the brave men who obeyed my command. It is a flattering consolation to my heart that at this criti- state prison for a term of years. Since j cal moment I had to pledge my -fortune his incarceration, an effort had been made on the part of his -friends to get him par doned, Dot without success, and the pro ject was abandoned. Not so with his daughter, an interest ing girl of some eighteen or twenty years. She thought if she could only see the Governor, the eloquence of her tears, and truthfulness of her story, would produce the desired result. Aided by a few her father. She called upon the Executive and in a simple and unpretending man ner related her grievances, and plead with the eloquence of a loving heart, for ed oflered insuperable difficulties.. It i9 its privationsaf?d part of ilicfield,.and about no with Clay, McKco and 'tlicr fell, pierced by a lance, u is worthy of a place in the -—private AlexanderKunzc, ri Company II. 2d Regiment of Illinois. The writer was honored with his friend ship, and had an opportunity of knowing luru well, being a member of tho. same company and his tent mate. His con duct on the field was most soldierly, cool, calm, deliberate and prompt in obeying orders. His courage was conspicuous, the moment of his death, when lie refused to sorrender. Except a broth- Souili America, he leaves no rela tives on this continuui. His Avidowcdf. * Ri <V'^ buL.j rj .}j|#uy.e r ,, recurved,a splendid edudatton icF.ilje Utn- versitid* tf&Teii*. and Gtidttingeri. H«n hatftbeh hut a ycar in ihe UtfUed Stales he joined otir regiment in Alton, whither lie had come to volunteer, frohi Wisconsin. His motives in Inking this step were, that lie might serve the coun try, whose constitution he respected before all oilier systems of government,; and to gratify his curiosity in a new mode of life, by seeing Mexico, and ob- rving as he did with a philosophic eve* tbo character of her people and institu-.- lions. The writer promised much pleas ure to himself in travelling with hirav hrough this country. He was twenty-^ seven years of age, and probably tho - most learned man in the army. His-’^jg knowledge of philology was accurate and*® profound. Such was his familiarity.witbh the Latin, that by-one day's exarhiu-. ation of a Spanish grammar,, lie was able.* to read this cognate language with facili- • ty. Many pleasant hours have we spout:, together in rambling over the plains ’ and mountains of Mexico, while he filled his. haversack with new plants tQ send to- Germany, and which his knowledge-of botany often enabled him to class iu. the: several genera and species. - . « A better or a braver heart than, liis: never beat its last upon a field of battle. While awaiting upon the field, on the night ofthe 23d February, the renewal of the attack by Santa Anna, the thought ‘ was most consolatory to several ofhis com*- rades, that death on the next day might 1 make them companions of Miltiades, qfi Socrates and of.Kunztw ^ : Major W. W. S. Buss^^rhi» offlet, w#Zio pamt) is now so favorably known over tti&Un* inn, is a native' of New Hampshire, and, ho graduated at West Point, in July, 1833; with considerable distinction. In 1834, during the Indian troubles, he was ordered to Fort Mitch ell, Ala., hut shortly after he returned to. West Point, where ho remained until 1830, discjiarg. and that of my family. But what mat ters the loss of either if the nation was rescued by its use ? These considera tions induced me to go to battle, which 1 will not call a sacrifice, as I know no sac rifice when my country is concerned, but merely to prove that I am always prepar ed to expose in its defence whatever be longs to me—my quiet, my health and my earthly possessions. Having finally assembled all the troops with provisions for twelve days, I starled from San Luis to meet the enemy at the head of valiant troops, in search of death or victory, and in the midst of the most frightful misery, which failed to dishearten them OT shake their discip- the liberation of her parent, who, although j line. Their conduct in the battle of An- disgraced, was her parent still. ^ gosiura w&s such as might have been ex- nsgraced, was her parent stui. gosiura w^ s aacn as migm. : -r She was requested to call agajn, and j pectcd from them—their valor and patn- { peace t Iy my country may receive a netv proof that I am always willing to sacrifice my self in their service. Before concluding, I think it my duty to state clearly and openly my opinion respecting the war which we are muin- taining. To no mail'fe it given to lift the » fhe Auliea of ., rofew0 r of matlre- veil of futurity, and no one can say what | m J tic9f for wh ich he was eminently qualified, will be the result of the events which will ■ Having been appointed in 183B assistant *dju- pass under our eyes, but favorable orjfa- i taut general, he was attached to the staff?of tal, they must not influence our,opinion, 1 Gen. Taylor, then stationed upon the A'rKaiijaV which must be based on other considcra-1 frontier. In that capacity, he has'aince acted, tions. If Divine providence 'should have > Wridering the most laborious and important ser- in store for us more trials—if again our, vi , c “- ”' ld : «» unrescred confidence. fields should bo devastated ^ bombarded, our vi lages destroyed, our name> nni | to .he gratitude ofl,is coon- brave soldiers should die on the field ot tr y j» ut although he has been thus highly din- battle, and, even if fortune should be pro- tingufsjierf'iii action, .Major Bli«s is chiefly ro- pitioos, the calamities inseperable from gardbd in the army on acetone ofhis literary war would be terrible, particularly when attainments, being one of the Lest writers of conducted with the barbarity and vandal- the day, and a finished German, French ami ism displayed bv Americans, without any Spanish scholar. Thus gifted and in the primo mitigation of civilization; and to tlio tits- in n " ffofiahiHty destined for yet grace of their arms; but fotaus all these evils m.ghtbe, far more perntetogs be- ' , am r w!l „ b if , ve .nistike ««, with- yond comparison would bea peace forced out a p ; n ^ 0 relative in the world, may become upon us at this moment. Peace, yes, one of the moat honored of ou» countrymen,-^- hat the nation