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the rear. Here he was nursed with all the
care which tenderness could bestow. Two
young Quaker women, who had not fled at
the terrors ol'u neighboring held ol’ battle.
W itched by the bedside of the dying soldier.
Armstrong was applying such remedies as
were at hand to Mercer’s numerous and ghast
ly twitted*, when a large party of the enemy
behoving to he Lord Cornwallis or Genera
Leslie’s vanguard, retreating from Maiden
head and Trenton, was discovered rapidly ap
proaching. Armstrong and his party were
peremptorily ordered by Mercer to leave him
and ioin the army. They barely had time to
do no when the house was surrounded and
Marcer was again a prisoner. O.i hearing
the sound of cannon in his rear. Lord Corn
wallis had discovered at daybreak the milita
ry stratagem of which he had been the. vic
tim. Calling in his guards lie began his re
treat with sit h rapidity that lie ret.cited Bruns
wick the same evening, his advance entering
the lower end of Princeton about the same time
that Washington's rear guard quitted the
town.
This may be said to have ended the winter
campaign of 1776; the Americans taking pos
session at Morristown and tin British having
their head-quarters at New Brunswick, with
no advanced posts beyond the Raritan, across
which in the early part of December Wash
ington had fled helore Lord Cornwallis; and
t us in the short spare of less than one month
was the whole aspect of nfl’iira changed. The
co itrast is very striking: “Perhaps.” \\ asli
ington wrote trout Trenton ns late as the i2lh
of December, -Congress may have some hope
or prospect of roinlbreement. I have no intel
ligence of the sort and wish to he informed.
Our little handful is daily decreasing by sick
ness and other causes; and without aid—
without considerable succours on the part of
the fjrople what can we reasonably look lor
or expect but an event that will be sev rely
felt by the rommon rnusr. and will wound
the heart of every virtuous American tlie loss
of Philadelphia.” On the 7tli of January, so
complete was the change in his hopes and
prospect, he wrote a hurried letter to General
Lincoln on the North Move down
with your troops towards Ne vv 5 ork. draw the
attention of the enemy to that quarter and it
they do not throw a considerable body back
again vou will in all probability carry the city
or at least blockade them in it. 1 have only
to beg of you to be as expeditious as possible
in moving forward for t:m sooner a punic
* truck enctnv is followed the belter. Ii we
can oblige them to evacuate Jersey we must
drive them to the utmost di in s.
In producing this result nohe ol \\ ashing
ton’s fellow oldiers rendered more .-igual and
substantial service than tin* volant ■ rs from
Philadelphia ami its immediate neighborhood
who repaired to Ids standard at the period 01
his greatest depression remained with hint till
all actual peril was over, and until the nrmy
retired to winter quarters at Morristown.
* Within half a mile of the p* - sent canal
.Manufacture of Paper.
The following interesting details tv on the
manufacture of paper, we copy from the New
York True Sun:
Tln.rc are some interesting facts connected
with the subject ol paper, which have bee*
carefully preserved by the historians. Ihe
ancients w ho were at first without it. wrote on
skins, on tablets of wood and stone, on metulir
substances, on ivory and papyrus. Paper qt
the latter substance was manufactured in
largo q-.r **■ in A! xaidrf’ •! t! tie
carried
century. The making ot paper from cotton
was the next step, and tins i- attributed to ti *
Chinese and Per. ian* . It cannot he traced •
back further than the tenth century and tin
oldest manuscript written on this fabric i
dated 1050. There is a great contest among i
the antiquarians as to the time when tin
process was first know: i t Germany. Italy
and France, i • tire■; j.-.vpi - mill in England
W’S erected i:: t.. reig.i ul Q ■••■n Eh.tab *tii
The manufacture of paper remained stationary j
for many years. Down to the 17th century,
most of the supply of the article cantc from .
France, and hardly anyth'.*ig but brown pa- (
per was nuunifu.nund .a England before the
revol ltiou of In- Not til) 1090 was white
pa, ■.’ made there ill uuv IJ uo lu, if nt h'l ;
but in 1731, 3d1i.000 reams were annually pro
ducej, equal to two-thirds of the whole home
consumption.
In 1783. the annual value of the article say
Dr. Ure tv., sdinated at £7BO UOO. In 1613
arrardingto Co’quboun. a great statistical au
thority, the annual value lniu r. ac.n and X3 000 -
000. though this is considered by Mr. Steven
son ns too high an estimate by XCf‘o,ooo. —
There are now 700 paper mill: in England
und about 80 in Scotland. The number in
Ireland is very small.
In the United States, the annual value of all
manufactured paper js 8511 000. The num
ber of persons employed in it is about 5 000:
the capital invested in it is about $5,000 000. —
The number ol’ printing offices is supposed to
bent least 1 6 JO; the number of men employ
ed in printing and binding is about 1J 000. and
the capital is nearly $6,000,000. The whole
number of newspapers und periodicals is little
less than 1 7.00,
The best kind of paper is always made of
linen. Other vegetable substances have bce:i 1
tried from time to time as a substitute, such
as straw, vine tendriUs. the stalk ol’ the thistle j
and mallow, the bark of birch, beech and wil- i
low. Straw has been extensively used in the
United States to produce a course wrapping
paper. The conversion ot dirty tags into beau
tiful white sheets is a very admirable contriv- \
•nee.
• Iloldim; the Plou*;h.
A friend relates an occurrence says an ex
change. which fell under Ids own observation
a lew days ago in Andover. A recent emi
grant had applied for em t loyment to a firmer
and b*-ing asked if he u m acquainted with all
■arts of farm labor, replied w ithout hesitation
in the affirmatve. He was accordingly engage
*d, and the next morning sent to hold the
plough,’ with the son of the employer to drive.
After the horse was tackled in the boy gave
him a start; but hearing an exclamation be
hind. turned and beheld the son of the green
Isle, ploughing up the ground with his heels,
which were tirmiy set w hile lie was straining
every muscle to maintain hi - position, and cry
ing out, ‘stop! atop! how can 1 hold the plough
if you make the horse drag it aivay from me V
Pass It Hound.
Every’ •• merciful man,” who workup horse
during hot months, can promote its romlbrt
by tiie use of the following simple shield
•gainst the teasing offl.es. Take two or three
handsful of walnut leaves, upon which pour
2 or 3 quarts of cold water ; let it infuse one
night and pour the whole next morn g. into
• kettle and boil lor a quarter of an hour;
when it is cold it is tit lor use. Moisten a
sponge with it und before the horse goes out
of the stable, let those parts which are most
irritable be smeared over with the liquor.—
Try it.
i lie Horse null ihe sine.
A hone and u stug quarrelling in their
native Woods the home nought n mnn. recently
nettled on the border* of the Ibrest, lor assist
ance. The man complied, pluciug n bit in lii
mouth urd n middle on hiabnck and inking bin
gun rode in pursuit of the (tug which lie lulled.
The home thanked him mid tagged to be
relieved from the bit a.id middle, wnich both
grilled and hurt hint; but theniun hud nlrcndy
Rand it b •! ti >ui eg to ride tlmntow.dk noil
the home bicumo the iluve of the being whom
he called to wt him.
Moral. —Never depend on other* for aid. in
stead of your owntflorU. What i* the gruti
hcation of having J. by timidly seeking
assistance that obi ci winch nyproperreliance
on your own steady purliosc, you might have
gained yourself, without losing your independ
aacc 1
Itodtly E(*rctse In Early I.lfe.
To fetter the active motion* of children, as
mod a* they have acquired the use of tlicii
hinb, is a biibaroua opposition to nature .
and to do no under a pretence of improving
their minds and manners, is an insult to com
_ moil sense. It may indeed, le the way to trar
upelevhted puppets or short-lived prodigies of
learning; but never to form healthy* well in
formed, and accomplished men and womqp. —
Every feeling individual must behold with
much heartfelt concern, poor little puny crea
tures of eight, ten or twelve years of age ex
hibited by tlieir silly parent- ns proficients in
learning or as distinguished for their early pro
ficiency in languages elocution music, or f ver
some frivolous acquirement. The strength of
the mind as well as of tlir body is exhausted
and the natural growth of both is cheeked by!
pueh untimely exertions.
JOURNAL & MESSENGER.
< T OH t I'M \N .v 8 ROMS, Bmrm
M A < O \ , <k:i.
WEDNESDAY, JULA 7. 1847.
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Tor Governor*
GBIT. DUNCAN L. CLINCH*
The New Arrnnremenf•
The now Mail Arrangement is anything hut Mtisfiic
tory to our citizens. In addition to tho lons of time, the
letters and papers are sent by way of Savannah instead
ol by Augu*ta nnd Atlanta, and consequently roach u
several hours later than they otherwise would. Tin*
matter deserves the attention ot onr citizens, ns we can- i
not presume that the Department will refuse to send the
mails by the most expeditious routs.
Col* Henry It. Jackson.
We are pleased to notice that the citizens of Savan
nah have at last resolved to offer a complinieniaiy divi
ner to Col Jackson nnd the Jasper Gfioens. Their ar
duous duties merit such a notice at the hands of the
citizens of the ancient city, and we trust the afiair ma>
be woithy of the place, and of the services rendered to j
the nation.
The Ra\ftt*imh Republican*
Charles Davis, Esq. has been compelled by ill health
to dispose of hia interest in the Republican. His ster
ling integrity, his unceasing industry, and hi.a high bu- (
sin* ss capacities have lor seven years contributed great-}
ly to the upbuilding of the paper. During three of these
years, it wap the good fortune ol the writer ol this para - j
graph to be most intimately associated with him. nnd !
he takes pleasure in bearing testimony to his many an I
manly virtues It is but proper to any, that we sympa
thise deeply with him in his illness, nnd wish him a i
speedy restoration to health, to his family and to the
State. In his successor Mr. Winter, we recognise an 1
old and valued friend who is possessed of almost un- j
equalled business capacity. Asa political writer he 1
has lew equals in the State, and he will add if possible
to the value of the Commercial Department of the pa
per. With Messrs. Locke Sl Do Leon in the Editorial
Chair, and Mr. W'ntcr in the business department, if |
the Republican does not deserve patronage, it will be 1
for lack of industry and not capacity.
The rnitetl States Gazette*
We sincerely regret the withdrawal of our old friend
Chandler, from the chair Editorial ot the V S. Ga
zette, but fate has decided otherwise He has bet n
chosen President ol Girard College, and has sold his val- ,
uatle establishment for $45,000 to the proprietors ol the
Xurth American But “ Never shall we look upon his
Ike again,"—he was courteous, kind, und able; ener
getic, pointed and playful —he was in line the best
editor of the vety beat paper in the nation, and though
we have great confidence in the able corps ol Editors
who are to control the American is Gazette, we hope
we may be* excused for saying that we shall grieve as
one *’ having no hope/’ over the loss of our old friend,
and his graceful epistles to his “ Old Arm Chair
The Fourth of July.
It win our mixlortunt to be alwnt from the city on
Saturday last, anil consequently to be deprived the plea
eu.. “I participating in the f :, suv:ties of the <l : v. Ad
dr: feci were pronounced by John 13 Hikes, Esq. at the
Methodist Church, by Robert A. Smith, Esq unite
Presbyterian Chinch, hy .1 osll'A A. V\ ileet, Esq at
the llnptist C.huch, and by J. T. HaKpeman. esq nt
Vinevitle. They are all spoken ot by the ladies and
genii. men who w.-re present, as highly finished, taste
ful and spirited performances—as alike cliaroeteristic of
high literary cuituu- nnd a commendable moral tom-. —
In the evening many of the citizens reeorn and to the Fit*
Nicnt Vinevil % to aid the good citizens of that place;
in th*ir praiseworthy efforts to raise funds for the erec- ’
tion of anew Methodist Episcopal Church.
The ‘ielegraph*
All the arrangements spoken our nßt * n
to the Magnet** Telegraph, have be en completed nd
the work h s already been commenced. The line is to
extend from Augusta via the 90 mile station an Central;
Railroad to this city, nnd thence by the shortest route
to Colundnis. Too much credit cannot be given j
to Messts. Alexander and Coi.lin*?, of this city, nnd |
Mr CTyi.fr. ol the Central Railroad, for their efforts
to secure to our citizens the advantages of the line.
( ohitnhtm rVmn’o Institute*
We have been favored with a Catalogue of the above
Seminary now under the superintendsice of the Rev
Thus. B. Si.ade The students, sixty-four in number,
are divided into four classes. The course of studies is
quite full nnd the books and branches ure selected with
much judgeiueut a.id taste. O.ie great advantage
ol Mr. blade's school is, that the mstructos are not re
quired to teach as many pupils ns in most Seminaries
He is assisted by his lady and three daughters all of
whom are highly educated,and have hail much experi
ence in teaching. The Institute may therefore, be
saii- v recommended to the public, as one of the best in
Weeiem-Georgia. The scolast.c year commences in
October and ends about the middle ol July
Using other Men’s ideas*
Oar friends of the Republican complain that certain
Northern knights of the acissois,” ate m the habit c
pijenug thin liui jOke* an well as their ediiona.®
We senreely winder st it; because the jokes >l our co
temporane* art aa “Hpatkling and bugat,*’ and a*
aouudant too, os was th<* champaign at the Webster
dinnci and tlu*y pop the corks so frequent y that they )
ought not to complain if others do sometimes profit by ;
the mere effervescence of theii genius. Had we known
Uut the text from winch we recently preached a short j
sermon to proleaaionsl aspirants, was of Georgia
origin, we wiould certainly have given our brother |
quills credit for it. The joke waa n good one, and
none the less welcome, tlint it enabled us to throw out
a few hints which we are happy to iind were so highly
approved by our friend* oi the Republican
The Meeting in Murray.
Apprised as we were of the character and purposes of
the Radroud meeting at Cross Plums, we were unwil
ling to give its recommendations aerious notice. It ap
pears by the following extract oi a letter from a citizen
ot the county, published m the Chronicle Sentinel,
that even the people of Murray do not regard til* ut
teuipt to arrest the progress of the enteiprv* ui a very
favorable light. The write&jiiys
“One oi out citizens waa placed upon the Committee,
went into the Committee room, learning the nature of
the meeting, and the drill ol the resolutions, he left ilie
•feme sml the meeting ; another named mt tli Com
mittee was not present at the me* ting ai all
“We were, and are heartily sick ol the whole matter,
and much mutinied, and regici deeply, that such a
muiufosUUon should issue from Murray county, mid
much more, tiiut it should appear to have emanated
from our own quiet viliugo”
‘Phis is Mil should be The people of Cross Plume
have certainly too much good sense to sujipuae that the
State ol Georgia would consent to *i>citd millions oi dol
lars, merely to build up a town at any giveu point lor
the benefit ol a lew speculator*.
The Union and (ieueial Taylor.
The National Intelligencer of the Ist inst says
“ The “Union’* oi yesterday inf wins its readers that u
lay tot Meeting took place at New York last Satur
day night, which was attended by “only twenty-live
persons.* Tins is evidently another attempt to under
value ihe old General, ll this were not tire object ol
the Editor of the “Union,” why did he ouut to state the
important lac; that the meeting thus thinly attend and
was designed to be composed exclusively of Democrat*,
only twenty five of the rank and file of whom could be
induced, in the populous city of New York, to attend
* Political meet mg which their leaders frowned upon’
The Xominn’ioH.
Wc fed eprciul pride in referring the public, first to
the terms of Gen. Taylor’s letter to the Editor of the
Cincinnati “ Signal,” ami then to the language of the
Resolution by which he is presented to the American
people hy the late Whig Convention. Though the
nomination was made by the Convention before the
views ol (he old Hero were known upon the subject,
Mill a sense of propriety, nnd n correct app;< elution of
popular feeling, forbade the delegates from imposing
Gen. Taylor u|*on the public ns a mere party candidate.
They knew that the people nt large loved and admiicd
j him ns a man and a soldier—that they bad confi fence
; in Ids wisdom nnd patriotism, and were r solved to sus
tain him, unless driven into opposition by mere party
names. Hence the liberality of their views—hence the
determination to present him, not as the candidate of a
party, but to “ recommend him ly acclamatiny to the
American people, as the next President of the Vnitrd
States “ Such a recommendation was right and pro
! per It gives a national character to the movement
It opens the door lor all men of all parties to come in
to his support. It absolves thoue Whigs who may dif
fer from their friends, from all obligations to ndhere to
their ancient associations. It. hi a word, makes Gen
I aylor just what lie desireatohe considered, the candi
date, not of any particular party, hut of the people —-
Fortunate is it that the Whigs are almost, if not quite,
unanimous in his support. ‘Anil more fortimnte is it,
that there are scores and hundreds of Democrats in the
country who are resolved t* rally under the noble
standard of “Rough nnd Ready.” Under such cir
cumstances we cannot doubt the recult. The Demo
crats of Georg n have greater reasons than tlieir breth
ren of New Jersey an. I Pennsylvania, to advocate Gen
Taylor. He is a Southern man both in theory and in
fact. Identified with oar institution* and loving them,
his character is nevertheless such ns to enable him to
accomplish great good for the nntio nnt large. Let us
then, all forget past differences, and rally like brethren
around him who can best protect ajid defend both our
rights and our institutions.
General Clinch.
The nomination of Gen. Duncan L. Clinch, by the
late Whig Convention, cannot give other than univer
sal satisfaction to the pooplc of Georgia. Descended
from the very best blood of the Revolution, Gen. Clinch
has always been content to serve his country rather in
the field than in the cabr.net. He has been no seeker
for public offices or public honors, and even now he is
presented for the suffrages of the people of Georgia, ‘
contrary to his own wishes and interests. He has I
freely and frequently said to his friends that he was no !
aspirant, that he pt ferred the quiet and seclusion of his
plantation and his m ountain home, to the bustle and
turmod of the canvas, or the labors and perplexities o 1
the Executive ('hair ; but at the same time, if the voice
of the people called, and I it were made apparent to !
him that the interests of the State required the sacri- !
fice—then, true old soldier like, he would not refuse.—
The voice of the people has now been expressed, nnd
we presume of course, that h* wilf acquiesce therein, j
A-i a man, os a soldier, and ns a statesman, the pen- !
pic of Georgia have reason to be proud of Gen. Clinch. !
nnd w'ould only honor themselves by proclaiming him
their Chief Magistrate. Asa man. he is kind, bciiev
olent nnd courteous, but firm ; ns a sol. her, brave and
skilful. Like Washington nnd Taylor, he knows j
when to command, and when to hear the complaints of
hie men Though a General true nnd st tn when ne
cessity requires it, he has never been known to low* Fight
of the charity, the courtesy and kindness of the true .
gentleman, even amid the trials of the c imp or the
strife of the battle. As n statesman, he is i oodest and I
unobtrusive, but well informed He is no orator, and 1
exhibits his good sense by never attempting to obtrude
himself as such upon the people. His information on
political subjects is varied and minute. Few among
even professed politicians, are better informed upon
S..atc or national topics than he is, or write with gr ater !
ease, point or perspicuity. In the management of mo
ney matters he is not a whit inferior to the present able
incumbent of the Executive Chair. He ia industrious,
clear headed nnd economical, and will manage the
finances of the State in such a way as to sustain her
credit nnd develop her resouices. Alter nil, tins is’
the great and important qualification in any man w 1.0
aspires to the Executive Chair. To this, the people
ought to have an especial regard, l> cause it is so inti- 1
matelv connected with the questions of bankiuptey,
taxation, or prosperity. We have been too long ac
customed in Georgia, to measure a man's rapacity by
the length of hia tongue —hence speakers and profes
sional gentlemen have had an undue influence in the
management of our affairs, while m*n of plain, ol 1
fashioned, common sense, have been too seldomiy heard
in our councils. The people ha ve now an opportunity
of bestowing office upon one of themselves—upon a
sturdy patriot and hero, who has “turned his sword into
a plough share,” and is fully and completely identified;
with the greut planting and agricultural inter, sts of the
State. They can unite, too, the interests cf the sea
board and the mountain—lor though G-en. Clincu’s
rice plantations are in Camden, he has a uiininer resi
dence and farm in Habersham county, whe *e lie resides
at least half the year. He is therefore idc itified with
all the great interests of the State, anti wv have every
assurance in a long lile of virtue and integrity, that he
will do justice to all sections and nil interests. Let the ,
people of Georgia, then, the Democrats as w *ll as the
Wings, rally around the standard of Tayi or ami
Clinch, ami we will have a moderate.just ami \ ZaPc ad
muiuitration of both our national nnd State afiait>:..
The Democratic C onvention.
The failure of the Democratic Convention to- nomi
nate Gen. Taylor, has doubtless incensed n any of
those citizens who have hitherto supported', t ic party
and its principles. The entire Democratic pre of the
State, with a single exception, luid e ther declared or
insinuated that the old Hero was and is a Democrat
and that the Whigs were abandoning all then for
mer avowed principles by supporting him fc-ri llic
Prominent Democrats, as w*il ns thousands *>l the rank
and rtie, had openly declared for him nr pre/erence to
all others. Yet after all the efforts to prepare the pub
lic tuind for such a nomination, the party not only Jailed
to announce him as their standard bearer, bui omitred
even to nam * him in their published pioceca’ings, while
th y passed complimentary reaoiutiona to one ot ins sub
ordinate officer*, Gen Tvs Indeed, we i ire inform
ed that a resolution declining in substance thu t the party
would tu°tain Gen. Taylor ui preference tc any man
i who would not avow himself opposed to the Wilmot
! proviso, was quietly given the go-by m the Co'nruitirc.
i This was of course quivulent to a rejcriion. \Y *do
[ not any that by this rejectt< 4 ttic Convention virtually
! affirmed the converse ol the propoHitwm and declared
! that they would rote for a IV II mot pronto man rat ha
than for (Jen Taylor; still tlie treatment of the old!
| hero wo* such as to stir the blood of every admirer of
Ins tame as n soldier, or his wisdom and prudence ns a
| man How can any Southern man do otherwise than
suspect the action ol the Convention l lit lending
spirit was the Hon. Howell Cam, who in the last
! Congress voted lor the Oregon Territorial Bill, not
withstanding it contained the Wilmot proviso,—in
serted put poorly that iw friend* might, at the proper
time, have a good excuse to fasten it upon die Territory
obtained in Mexico. Mr. Cobh. w<nt to the conven
tion purposely to defeat Gen Taylor's nomination, and
he did so by snouting his friends that he knew a man
would be presented to the Democracy that was sound
on the proviso question. That pcn*>n was generally
understood to be the Hon Lavi Wdodri-ry of New
Huttqsihire, and yet, who tiiut reads the resolutions of
the Democratic Legislature of that State, published in t
another column, can douht lor a moment (lint those t
Northern allies arc as unsound us Wilmot him- \
self I Mr. Calhoun was virtually rend out of the party, j
and Ins friends unceremoniously voted down irf the con- f
I vention. His celebrated resolutions pnsnted to the 1
Bennt -and denounced by Mr Benton assn emanation J
from the “ Hlaveoerncy”ol the South, were pasted over; i
and Urresolutions ol the Virginia Legist-ire, with a
miserable tnlusion of Ritchie-ism, p tew a ted and sane- ‘
j Honed, tallowed by another resolution binding the party
to the car l a .National Convention though controlled 1
as it must U* by Silas Wright and his Wilmot gang.
Under such circumstances who can lor a inomcnt eon- ‘
ii h in ui • action o( the < I , ‘ ,
i ally abandoned tire South and gone h< ndionp t*r party.
I Th#y Itßtc omitted to thank Taylor, and Scott, and j
| Worth, and Duncan,and Harney, and Tattnall, and the
host of heroes who have distinguished themselves in the !
Mexican wnr.aiid resolved that Gen. David K. Twiggs, j
hiring a DsiiKicrtt,ia ejr officio the hero ol Cerro Gordo! 1
Could any thing be more ridiculous or absurd f The
gauze winch was thrown ever the convention wneen-
I lixsly too tlun to cover the anti-Southern, Wilmot shade
’ which predominated. The people will perci'Ve tin
real purpose ol the few lending spirits, and Mnrnibrf
> them accordingly. The gieat object accrued to te to
destroy Mr. Calhoun, and those o| In* friend* who have
I not followed submissivly utter Mr T*ik and hi*•'lionen
leaders
\ CARD.
The undersigned, to whom was referred the wliol*
correspondence between M'-ssrs. John Forsyth, Editor
of the Columbus Times, and S. T. Chapman, Editor o.
the Journal & Messenger at Macon, growing out of ai
editorial article in the pajht (9th June last) conducted
hy Mr. Chapman, nnd lieliwved by Mr. Forsyth to im
pugn bis honor as a military man and gentleman, ore
pleased to make the communication that the whole con
tioversy has been honorably nnd satisfactorily adjusted
CHARLES J JENKINS,
GEO. J. S. WALKER,
M J KENAN.
Milledgeville, July 3d, 1847.
Neglect ol the Volunteers.
The Democratic Convem.cn ot M'llcdgeville, while
endeavoring to catch votes by passing wordy resolutions
in honor of the Georgia Regiment, ought to have re
membered that the last Congress passed an act, appro
priating $500,000 for the benefit and comfort of dischar
ged volunteers, who might be “landed at New Ofeniis,
or other places within the United States, so disabled by
disense, or by wounds received in the service, ns* to be
unable to proceed to their homes. ‘Phis sum wns tube
applied under the direction of the Secretary of War.”
The art was passed and approved on the 2d of March;
yet when the volunteers were returning, three months
thereafter, no movement had been made by the Gov
ernment for their comfort or relief. Gen Brooke in
consequence of the sufferings of the poor volunteers,
felt constrained to cull attention to the act, when for the
first time Mr. Po!k A his cabinet seemed to remember its
existence. Hundreds of them had been compelled to
“borrow, beg or steal,” in order to get home to tlieir
friends, and yet Mr. Polk and his Secretaries were too
busily engaged in planning pleasure excursions to (’lmp
el Hill, to New York nnd Boston, to think fora mo
ment of their sufferings from disease and want. Just
ns his party said to the starving millions of Ireland, so
say th**y to the proor pcimylcas volunteers. The lan
guage s “be ye fed and b* ye clothed” but they will
neither provide the means nor use them when provided
by others.
Santa Anna's IfaeioiHta.
An extract from a letter dated Puebla, and published
in the Muscogee Democrat, states that “ the Georgia
Regiment completely stripped the private residence of
Santa Anna of every valuable it contained, nnd that
Gen Scott had sent them word that if he could catch
them he would hang every one of them,” <fcc
We take pleasure in stating, on the authority of sev- !
rrnl respectable gentlemen connected with the regi- I
ment, nnd who accompanied it on its countermarch ‘
from Jalapn to Vera Cruz, that the above report is!
who&lly unfounded in fact, and does great injustice to j
both the officers and men of the Regiment. The dam- i
age was all done before the Georgians reached the Ha
cienda, and was either the work of the Mexicans them
selves, or, of the other volunteers who were in the ad
vance. That the property was greatly damaged is true,
but the Georgians had no participation ,'n the affair.
Important Mexican News.
Our dates from Vera Cruz, are to the 24th. General
Scott on the 14th, was still at Puebla, and intended to
remain there until Ins reinforcements arrived. Cad
walladkr wnR advancing slowly but steadily. At La
Hoya, a few miles beyond Jniapa, he surprised rrpar
ty of guerrillas and killed between 30 and 50 without
losing a man. Pillow’s command had also been
attacked nine miles beyond the National bridge, and
several of his men wounded. He killed 30 of the ene
my and repulsed them. His force was 1,800 strong, es
corting a train of 125 wagons. In ca* of any organiz
ed opposition, it wns understood that Cadwallader
would hall until joined by Pillow, when their united
force would be about 4,000 men,—equal to any emer
gency.
The Mexicans are exhibiting remarkable energy in
pushing forward their fortifications at the Capitol. Il
is said they have already some seventy cannon, and are
melting the church hells to cast others. It is supposed
they will have at least 100 guns mounted on the fortifi
cations around the city. The clergy are represented as
taking an active pait in the preparations, and the force
in the city already is stated at 30,000 armed militia ami
16,000 troops of the line. Santa Anna has withdrawn
his resignation of the Presidency, and is virtually in
vested with the power of D elator. It is very evident
that a flairs are tending to a great, and we trust, n de
c >;ve battle Santa Anna will dispute Gen Soott’s
entrance into the Capitol with at least 50,000 men. God
gram the result may be glorious to our arms.
The. Sttvatinnli and New York Packets.
We have almost daily inquiries in regards the day
of sailing ol the several wesels attached to the New
York and Savannah Packet lines. We have already
expended time enough and breath enough to entitle us
to a half dozen tree passages between the two ports,
and therefore advise all those who cannot find the in
formation they want incur advertising columns to take
the upper route. We presume that our Savannah,
friends must be over-crowd • 1 with pnnatgers, or they
would go to some trouble and expense to get them.
Blasting with Gnu Cotton*
Some very successful am mpts hove been made re
cently to blast rocks near Liverpool, England,at a quar
ry from whence nearly all the stone ust'd in construct
ing the Bitkenhead dock has been taken. Great suc
cess attended the operations, large stones being removed
by the cotton, whereas the gunpowder broke it into
comparatively small pieces
The Palmetto Regiment,
“The Columbus Enquirer mentions that from a kind ‘
of semi-official report of Col. Butler, of the Palmetto
K'gtuicnt, to the (Governor of South Carolina, it seems
that up to the Ist ot March, 11 had died, 40 had been
left Hick. II been discharged, and furty-oue hud de
serted.”
There mustb*- a mistake somewhere, ns Carolinian*
do not oiten commit such nets as the above. They may
piny (duutiiebum a little, but they will not desert.
New Ibwiks*
We are indebted to Harper & Brothers for the fal
low mg new and valuable works, viz:
Acte hlustiated Josephus — f l his is the first number
of anew tiMiela'iou of Josephus, by the Rev. Dr Frnill.
It is beautifully illustrated nnd is printed upon superior
paper The woik when completed will contain one
hundred engravings, mostly views of scenes described
in the history', taken on the spot, together with a great
mimU rof medallion heads, Bus relieis, &c &c. It
Is intended to be issued nt about one fifth the price of
the English edition.
Pictorial History of England. —No. 23. This num
ber treats of one of the most interesting portions of
English History, and is quite equal to the previous fe
sueH of the same valuable wo.k
The Boy’s Summer Book.— -'Phis iso neat little vol
ume descriptive ot the season andot the country amuse
mentt of youilt. It ji illustrated with thirty-six engrav
ings, and is altogt theran agreeable book lor boys.
Assoc ia turn Discussed —A repul lication of a con
troversy between Mr Grf.kly of ihe N York Tribune
and J H. Raymond, L*q ol the Courier fr Enquirer.
It is an able controversy, hut 011 c in winch the public
can feel but little interest.
The Inheritance —A novel in two parts by Mi** Per
rier, author of Marriage, &c. Alc. his well *poken
of hy the critics, but Ih longs to a class of botk*. which
in our humble opine it exert rather a penurious influ
ence upon both the mind and nmial* ot the reader.
Homes and Haunts of the Posts —Wert are two
admirable volumes of 5.V) pages, each from the pen of
William Howitt, Illustrated with engravings by Jewel.
The object otthe writer i* to give brief, but not elaborate
sketches of the lives of ih<*more eminent British poets
s* connected with their birth places, their residence#
•nd luvorite rcsoits. At the same time, the author has
adultly manag'd to mingh with the*** prrsomi! noti
ces, many tnetdem* in regard to tlurir bunny pursuits,
and ninny oppn prune ciilhimus upon tlurir productions.
Tlie twovolutiu * eiubrtice notices o| Chaucer, &)rtk
ap'-nre, Cowley, Mutoit, Butler, Dry den, Addinm,
tiny, I‘ufie, Hwift. Thoin>n, Phenst>ne. Chattel ton
Gray, Goldsnnth, Burns. CowjMr. Keats, Hhclley,
Lyion, Cmbbe. Hogg, Col< ridg , Mrs. Hematts, M.m
I .miJon, Hcott, ( ainpbrll, Houthey, Bailie, VN urda
woith, Montgomery, Landor, Leigh Hunt, Kogers,
M oorc, Idisitt, Wilson, I’m cmrand T* nny-on. ,Sou.
01 til*- sk tclo an ad mu ably diown, while otlieisevin<
those sttiking peculiarities which unfortunately ehur
Rcterize manyol tiw product ions of the author.
All the above may I* found at th** Bo* k Biore o
J. M. Botirdinan, who osiers tfretti together withaUrg
and valuable eolc-ctbm of Low. Medienl mid Stand
srd works, lor safe at a very moderute advniu-e tipof
Northern piu-es.
Mr Bounhiiatt lts also received some half dot*
Copies el |*ri terr s nisgmftoem work tin* “( onque
of I'cru.” by Pixarro. Tbost- who wish copies shout
call innnediitely, as the edition is limited, and tb
work n repr- *— nt-d to be one <ri un*nn pursed ex< •|l* iv**
General Taylor aud (he rr<*rit!eicy*
Ah th* iinammoaa nomination of Gen. Tnvor lor the
i’residency ly the W liiga of Georgia m liieir recent
jonvention, will of course, add much ot interest to his j
views upon that subject, we publish the following letter to
the editor of the Cincinnati “Signal.” The circumstan
jes under which it appeared are the following. When !
General Taylor was first announced, the Editor ex- j
pressed his views at length, and sent a copy of them to j
the General, together with a private letter. The fol- 1
owing in his response, which is alike creditable to bis
character ns a soldier and a man.
lleaij-Qi arters Army of Occupation, _ J
Camp near Monterey, May H, 1347. j
Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt ol
your letter, with the enclosure of your editorial, ex
j traded from the “Signal” of the 13th April.
At this time my public duties command so fully my
■ attention that it is impossible to answer your letter in
I the terms demanded by its courtesy, and the impor
lancc of the sentiments to which it alludes ; neither, in
deed, have I the time, should I feel myself at liberty,
to enter into tie* few and most geyeral subjects of public
policy suggest; (1 by the article in question. My own 1
personal views were better withheld till the end ot the j
war, when my usefulness us a military chief, serving in (
the field against the common enemy, shall no longer i
be compromised by their expression or discussion in any ;
manner.
From many sources I have been addressed on the
subject of the Presidency, and Ido violence neither to
myself nor my position as an Officer of the Army, by
acknowledging to you, ns 1 have done to all who have
alluded to the use of my name in this exalted connex
ion, that my services are ever at the will and call of
the country, and that I am not prepared to say that I
shall refuse if the country calls me to the Presidential
office, but 1 can and shall yield to no call that does not
come from the spontaneous action and free will of the
nation at large, and void of the slightest agency of my
own.
For the high honor and responsibilities of such an of
fice, I take this occasion to say that I have not the
slightest aspiration. A much more tranquil and satis
factory life, after the termination of my present duties
awaits me, I trust, in the society of my family and par
ticular friends, and in the occupations most congenial
to my wishes. In no case can 1 permit myself to be the
candidate of any party,or yield myself to party schemes.
With these remarks, 1 trust you will pardon me for
thus briefly replying to you, which 1 do with a high
opinion and approval of the sentiments and views em
braced in your editorial.
With many wishes for your prosperity in life, and
great usefulness in the sphere in which your talents and
exertions are embarked, 1 lieg to acknowl *dge myself
moat truly and respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. U. S. Army.
James W. Taylor, Esq. Cincinnati, Ohio.
MILLEDGEVILLE, JULY 1, 1847.
Gentlemen :—The Whig Convention which assem
bled here to-day, organized by appointing the Hon.
Chas. J Jenkins President, and Messrs. Tinsley and
Steei.e Secretaries. There were present 163 Dele
gates, representing 66 counties, and entitled to cast 2*23
votes. It was agreed to ballot without the announce
ment of any names, and that the person having a ma
jority of all the votes, should lie declared the candidate
of the Whig paity lor Governor. The following was
the result:
Ist ballot. 2d ballot. 3d ballot
Clinch 95 11l 112
Dawson, 91 91 97
Hill, 2
Trippe 14 12 3
Holt 10 5
Redding, 3 2
Hardeman 3 2 1
Blank, 1
Upon the announcement or the last ballot. Mr. Gar
trell,of Wilkes, moved that the nomination be unan
imously confirmed. This was carried without a dis
senting voice; when a committee consisting of Messrs.
Hardeman. Fay, Alden, Sanford, Overby, Hampton
and Connelly were selected to apprise Gen. Clinch of
his nomination ami ask his acceptance.
On motion, a committee of one from each Judicial
District, with the President of the Convention as Chair
man, was appointed to prepare such resolutions ns
might be proper, for the approval of the Convention.—
That committee, during the afternoon, presented the
following report, which was unanimously adopted :
The Committee believing it unnecessary to reiterate
the often declared principle* of the Whig party, which
have been so faithfully carried out, and so triumphantly
vindicated in the administration of the government,
recommend to the Convention the adoption of the fol
lowing resolutions:
1. Resolved, That his Excellency Gov Crawford is
entitled to the ardent and unqualified admiration of the
people of Georgia, for the skill and ability v\ith which
he has administered the government of ihe State—
bringing order out of con usion—developing State re- .
sources, and resuscitating State credit.
2. Resolved, That his successful administration is a
faithful illustration of the practical benefits resulting ;
from Whig principles, and we confidently anticipate
from the election of the Hon. Duncan. L. Clinch,a con- .
tinuance of these benign influences.
3. Resolved, That yielding to our admiration and j
gratitude for the distinguished services of the Great
Captain of the age—General Zachary Taylor —with
whose character are inseparably associated the modesty
of merit, the coolness of bravery and the devotedness of
patriotism, and being assured of his identity with us in
principle, we cheerfully respond to the general and J
I spontaneous acclamation of the American people, in
, now recommending him as the next President of these
United States.
4. Resolved, That the thanks of the people of this
j State and of the United States are eminently due to the
j officers and soldiers of our army in Mexico, both regu
, lars aud volunteers, tor their gallant conduct and lolly
tiearing during the existing war.
5. Uesolved, That the Hon. Jchn C. Calhoun is en
titled to the thanks ol die people of Geoigia tor his in
dependent and patriotic course in the Senate ot the
United States in reference to our recently disturbed !
foreign relations.
6 Resolved, That we are opposed to the Wilmot |
Proviso, so called—and that all legii lation by Congress 1
restricting the right to hold slave property in the terri- I
tone* of the United States, is unequal, unjust and un- j
( constitutional.
7 Resolved, That a committee of seven be splint
ed for die purpose of communicating to the Hon. Dun- j
can L. Clinch his nomination os the candidate of die j
Whig party fur Governor, and that they publish Ins
! reply.
8. Resolved, That an Executive Committee of one
from each judicial district be appointed, tor the purpose
ot acting tor the party in any emergency, and general- !
ly promoting die cause, between the adjournment of the
Convention and the election.
The committee under the last resolution was not |
nn m*d, as the President expressed a desire to confer 1
with the several delegations before making the on
nounceinent. Alter an expression of thanks to the
President and Secretaries, the ConvemiwiK J adjourned
sine dir. ,
Though the canvassing was animated, and the friends
of the ies|M ctive gentlemen named were active, the
voice of the majority whs cheerfully obeyed, and ail
expressed thrum*.lves determined to rally coniiaiiy to ,
the nomination.
Dm mg (lie deliberations of the body the utmost har
mony and good tcehng prevailed. AH seemed anxious
to u s, inch the business tor winch th< y hey hud usseiu
hied, without delay or useless diaeussion. in Uiim pur*
ticiiinr the Convention stiongly contrasted wah that of
our opponents* wh.ch assembled m Monday last
That, was dialuicily s< pnmted into ialions—.nto ( al
hounite* and Old 11 link**:e—friend* of the Northern
allies, and advocate* ol u smelly Southern policy
t’liniinanon* uud ice mini ration* were tin* consequence,
and own the resolutions wi re not passed without oppo
sition. With tin* \Vlugs ail wan harmony. Their
’ resolution* passed without a dissenting voice. Thcrt’
wu* only one apeteh made dm mg the session, and that
1 was hy ili* President on taking tin chair. It wua.bow*
I ever, highly ulde, eloquent and coned tutor) —.ind recog
nized on all hands us well worthy the imneoi the dis
tinguished speak* r. Your*, C. i
t MtnroirnEKrß or tiik jovrial and mfsbknukii.
MIM.KIJMKVIU.K, July HIT
Gtntlemeu Who m Gxoiu.l W. Towas ib* detno
eratic candidate lot Governor l This question i* nuiu
ully veiy often repeated aince Mr. Towns’ msiunntion !
•y the democratic convent on. The iiotninuhou is hut
hv and the question is the tree which the reed pro
uc.-—and the answer* thereto are tlie various branch*
+ which U long to it. liut the fruit is mote variegated
uan the shapes ofit* branches. IJidike theealuvated
. -e of th- rnlen or the wild tree oi the Ibtvat, this in
iigenou* •*, rout ol n republican soil bear*’ lru ts and
rlowei*rial) Havers and injure The *| • findh* fig.
the omng * and the crab-app’r, cluster among the green
leaves which conceal the asp mid the si hle v utoii i
which the butterfly and hnmiuing-bird spra t tldrir orna
mental wings to fill up the contrasts of this peculiar
growth, ►such is die tree of candidacy. It is tine
al ofall aspirants to power, that they must pass -eview
under its shade; and when they don the cntuL Jate’a
gown, must t ibte their du proportmn of the bitter with
the sweet. Pardon the digression, and I will attempt
briefly, in general terms, to answer the question.
In the political life ol Mr. downs there lies b ?en
nothing remarkable—no prominent marks to dbtingu sh
him from his cotemporarics. In vain upon the page of
his meagre history do we look for any thing but tl e
common stamp that marks the common man. Whe.l
formerly in Congress—from 1336 to 1846—h0 perhaps
filled his integral position in the Georgia delegation.—
During his more recent Congressional career scarcely
that much can be admitted. It were rather a useless
labor to count the number of votes which he gave at
the Inst session of Congress, but surely they were com
paratively few and suspiciously select.
At the late convention which nominated Mr. Towns
to th* office of Governor, a particular friend ofh is —
Col. Prior of Troup—thus referred to Mr. T’s. qualifica
tions as an electioneering candidate: “ G*org* W
Towns is hard to bent. When he goes nmong the hoys
with bis sweet talk he is irresistnhle. When he gets
the swing of his head from side to side (here Mr. P.
gracefully suited the * action to the word') and claps his
hand on a fellow’s shoulder, he will soon find his way
to a fellow's heart.”
I will not from memory, that T have done full
justice to th : s part of the gentleman’s speech, by quot
ing it verbatim. I have, however, designed to do so,
n r ter calling to my aid the recollection of many delight
ed bstners. If. however. I have done him injustice—ns
lie humorously said to Mr. Black: “ I will meet him in
the spirit of compromise” by respectfully requesting
the publication of his speech, which I assure him would
afford peculiar gratification to bis numerous Whig
friends.
In the “ swing of the head” and the “ sweet talk” of
Mr. Towns, so happily alluded to by his friend from
Troup, probably lies hid the secret of his past success In
obtaining office. Mr. E J. Black, provoked by Mr
Prior’s assault on Mr. Calhoun, replied under evident
restraint—for casting his eye anxiously around, he re
marked, that “ the argus eyes of the press are upon on*
doings here to-day ” But Mr. Black is not n man to
be intimi lated ; and in defiance of those “ argus eyes,”
and the execrations of old hunkerism. he portrayed
the character of Mr. Towns in a single sentence so
tersely graphic ns to defy amendment, when he referred
to Mr. Prior’s panegyric, and denominated the candi
date for Governor ns the “ pliant and facile gentle
man.” And thus the question is answered.
Who is Gen. Duncan L. Clinch? Is there a man
in Georgia who cannot answer this question? He i
the gnllnnt old hero of Withineooehcc—the bosom friend
and cotemporary of Gen. Taylor in our Indian War—
who in 1838. when the pecuniary distresses of Georgia
were bearing heavily upon her. tendered fo* private
means and credit to carry out the military operations
in which she was engaged—and who has served hi
State in Congress, with at least as much efficiency ns
his antagonist. Yours, &c.
CORRESPONDENCE OF TTTF. JOURNAL AND MESSENGER.
NEW YORK, June 30. 1847
Gfntt.fmen-—Since my last therp has been little of
special interest to note, except the visit of President
Polk and its attendant incidents, all of which have been
duly chronicled by the journals and seen by von It
was remarked by most of the papers, that while Mr
Polk was received with respectful demonstrations and a
scrupulous attention to etiquette, there was evidently no
heartfelt affection or admiration displayed. My own
impression is. that this visit has served to ren for Mr
Polk’s unpopularity more apparent than if was before
The Whig M yor and Common Council of New York
did all that was in their power to render his visit agree
able to himself, and to show’ him off to the people amid
the eclat of a public pageant, and a lileral supply of
gunpowder, hut the procession was a ‘‘dead march.”
and the thunder of the big guns had a funeral sound.
But the show is over so far as we are concerned. The
last news of the “Progress” leaves it at Boston, sur
rounded by the same trappings and the same heartless
curiosity. Japhet in search of a father never hail a
more unpromising prospect than Mr Polk in search of
the affections of the people
The weather, which, till within a week, had been
uncommonly cool. almost to chilliness, suddenly changed
about the middle of last week, and the thermometer rati
up to 80, 85, 90, 92, and so sudden and rapid was the
and business has been nearly at a stand still. On Tues
day evening it commenced raining heavily, and contin
ued all night—one of the most bountifri! outpourings of
the season.
The prospects of the crops in all this region of coun
try are highly encouraging The little State of New
Jersey has a glorious com crop ripening—t is said that
at least 100,000 acres more than ever before have been
planted this year with corn, and every where in this
part of the country the farmers have planted largely and
expect to reap abundantly.
The arrival of foreigners at this port since the Ist of
April,ran up to the unprecedented number of 75,000. <
and still they come. The ship fever which cut off* a
considerable number, and at one time caused not a lit
tle alarm lent it should spread through the city, has aba
ted under improved methods of treatment.
The Hon Daniel Webster is aiming the lions now’ in
town,having arrived yesterday from his farm at Marsh
fi rid. His health is much improved since his return
from the South. Hon. Dixon H. of Alabama,
has been in the city a number of days, and is a favorite
among all classes. He manifests a strong interest in
every thing connected with the prosperity of the coun
try, at one time among the ship yards inspecting the
vessels on the stocks, or look n 4 on at a launch, at anoth
er participating in the discussions at the Farmer’s Club,
and at nil times, and in all circles, enlntging his ac
quaintance with the sources and means of our prosjier-
W
The Southerner steam ship made her appearance
punctually, as usual, day before yesterday,from Charles
ton, with upwards of 100 cabin and 39 steerage passen
gers. This is one of the most popular vessels that leaves 1
this port, aud she affords great advantages to the trav
elling public on account of her sjieeil and regularity.
From letters received here from South Carolina, it (
appears that considerable alarm exists there in refer- j
ence to the supposed prevalence of ship fever in this ci
ty. and it is said that some of our Soutliem friends are 1
aim id to come on Theie certainly is no foundation
for fear on tins account. The general health of New
Yoik m very good indeed, mid the little of ship fever
that remains is chiefly in the hospitals and at the qua
rantine. There is no sign of epidemic or contagious
disease in the city.
The firm of the French Ocean Steamers is daily ex
pected here from Havre, whence she was to have sailed
on the 10th of June. Possibly her departure was delay
ed, as this is the 21st day since the 10th The Sarah
Sands fiom Liverpool istdso hourly expected.
Since my last several packet ships have arrived from
foreign ports, well filled w th merchandise, and even at
this early day, sides of various ariteles are being made
for the supply of the distant Southern and Western
uunkets. There is a growing disposition on the pait
of the large dealers in the Northern cities, particularly
those engaged in the dry goods, am! boot and shoe trade,
to curtail or shorten the term of credit. Great benefit
would result if this could lx* accomplished. Now the
country dealer obtains eight, nine, and even twelve
months’ credit, and this ditqmsrs him to give the eon
sinner a long credit, and he m his turn puts i fTtlie day
of payment, and expends his means for other purposes
than ihe right one, so that when any derangement in
trade occasioned by publics! or financial troubles to
Which we are constantly liable, occurs, nil tb s** dulses
w hose transactions have been based on the longest term
of credit .>ufler the nn-st.
The transaction* in Cotton during the past we k
have been very light, nnd the article hat lout all the ad*
var.ee it gained hy the advices of the steamer Cambria
nt Boston The daily sides now avcing** uhont ft JO
bales, uud these nre lor home coiaauioption. .Shipper*
are not in the luurket. Some ol the large hiutcrn
Manufacturing I ‘ompnnies have recently d* clarrd small
er dividends than u<ual, arid this occasion* ronsubrnl.l*
remark, us it is known that their Roods have met with
r ady stile, nt what ha e been culled high prices. |hn
the inatiuiaciurere give the high puc* ot the mw matt
rial ns the enure ol sinnll dividends, uud they seem un
pieoaed with the belief that it w ill wniii tw obtained a
lower rotas.
Oai foist River able still display* much activity, an<
large quantities ol Hotir.A.e , are pued up on the U ckr.
Too receipt* of pnniuc * begin to diminish, but then is
enough lor till demands, The rates ors now aoch tin t
heavy orders from Europe ore being Hlled. *t heum
th'* elosmg up o| the month.: flour i* a little higher to
l-uvn I R-m at §7 9S -V- hirhor pr ,*. T , 1
rfi ■ -.t ri Vl# mile this nfcrif . - r?, w |. | . ‘
messeng-rs ofcomm w . h '. l“.*’ * ;
ensigns of tinny nations. ,rirl ?il,
Tlif supply of money is greater rather „ nn ,
l n-lvwccj ill a moderate degree * V ’ **l
Trulv, yours, * %
COMMUNICATED.
< e'plirntinn m Pip liapMst ( |,„ rp ,
Tl’<“ “liove named celebration on Sat Mr .|..
” delightful “flair. end di-nerves a h- iff
pntiieri-'g of children, end a n-peetnMcnniL A h '>
“dull* crae-d the ocen*ion. The Ad drew 4
.'dhv Mr.Juiitrn E. W.txw.md w„
printe urid hippy effort. It was marked I v V’ , ’ Pr ‘
original thought, and adorned by ton,ihe,’ /" 1,1
imagery A deeply religious spirit pcrvadTl ***'"*
rendered u -specially appropriate to the nee.-,,,,
ly has it been our pleasure to listen to n ‘ ” i ‘’
tory performance. The youthful orntur , ni( !”/ ilv ’
briefly. but forcibly, the pst hfererv of„„ rc , “7
then turned to survey its probable destiny „'e"' l ?'"*
rite mission which lie regarded our nation
u, -on to perform, embraces the dim-mini, io „ (>l ",! C ' ll!fll
e-ples of Liberty, and the universal spree.l , |,r "’
tian Religion. In conclusion, he
nml discriminating observations upon the ‘ J “*
pnr, which the Sabbath School Institution ~!2 0,,> ’
accoi nphalung these objects. Our outline i, 7“ C 1
r"f - r and The collation prep,! T""*
ehddren w:.s ample, and was despatched h „7 f, ’ r 4*
mantrer equally gratifying to themselves nnd 7"“”
tenda.it friends. n .“, ll ” 1 ’ it.
OliSEliVtu
Anecdotes of eu. Taylor.
“A, the time (ten. Taylor was Conducting th, r,
■ da war against die Semino’es, says t|„. v~
XnHonrU. he b-entne remarkable among
; for h,o singular disregard of danger He u *
! ,nov ” >’" Hunt.-nded, an,l general]’ T
! ruling out on important business he ke,„ „ 7
ahead of his escort. No matter h„ w
were prowling about, the old General seen,,,'®’
scious that they would harm him, and often *
armed parties eould escape attack, Gen T* .
trust himself alone under some wide spret.7 °’ W ° Cli
close proximity with the enemy, and t 1,.„ ”■ ‘" 8 tTW ®
; al - h ” wo " 1 ' 1 ral hiafrugal meal, and and desirahv’T*’
in a sound sleep At the time the Indians We te” *
troublesome to our troops, Gen, Taylor announredT
deten, “nation go fro,,, Fort King to TaZ a
whtch journey would take him through „' ar v
hundred miles ot hostile country. Thc iaum l “*
-, : Wed hy every hesly as „
I he morning for starting came, when old ZaFs !
mg companions, Major iiitse and „ yoang il , ‘^
tu ri w, f ,iiy a 7 u,i ,or ii,e
• Indue time six dingoona all saddled anj.
died, made them apputrance ; there was a lo,c,„,„!
e.-ual thousand wild Setmnoles wl* tilled up „-
took and corner between Fort King and Tamp J
Viter some hes.tatton one of the General's fiij7
p-sted that the escort was not suthcently
dm a requisition should be made lor a greater ,11
°‘ d examined the six dragoons attentive!,TJ
■uomeut, and then remarked, if the number s-.01l
sufficient tiro more might be added to it |
th-ii Taylor singularly displayed this unconsciowj
ol fear at Buena Vista. At the critical tinir 7T71
He, when some ol the best officers thought it
lo tetreat, Gen Taylor,perfeclly unmoved wmiHwl
nothing relative to such n suggestion, remarks,,
when troops were figlmng as his were, it Wttbea’tokl
uem go oil. In the midst of the excitement (>,J
liragg went to Gen. Taylor, and stated it
y for him to withdraw from his position Hr w a l
ever, ordered to hold his ground ; matter grew w,„l
and when (’apt Bragg, having no fear ferhimrelf j
grently alarmed lest his guns might meet with mwJ
again suggested to old Zac that unless he was
ed he would have to foil back Gen. Taylor coollv j
ph. and “Go on, Capt Bragg. I have no reinforcm™|
out Major Bliss and myself will support youml pi
.ild General immediately rode up beside the gun J
looked live thousand regulars at the enemy, whj
once tell into contusion, and soon retreated.” *
New-Hampshire anil -he M ilmot Proml
The subjoined resolution has been adopted bjxl
Democratic party in the New-Hampshire Lr-gmkaM
n relation to the VVihnot proviso. Let all
Democrats read ami jvomler — |>articularly ffiose ottn.
who look to a National Convention for a (; . 9
date The r boast has always been, that y 8
Hampshire was the most reliable Stale in the N'J
Vow ilrn, has latched on to the car of Siul
VV KtoiiT and the Wilmot proviso, what have tnenOj
h .pe lor but submission to such doctrines a, invl
forth in the following resolution,adopted by their X'uraß
em allies: j
“ Retolwd, That in all territory which shall
t -r be added to or acquired by the United Stales, wiefl
slavery does not exist at the time of such addmoefl
lequireinent, neither slavery nor involuntary semtiiH
except tor the punishment of crime whereof the purl
has been duly convicted, ought ever to exist, bin k|
same should ever remain free ; and we are opptwd ll
tin 1 extension ot slavery over any such territory—
thot me also uprootr the rote of nor Smntmin df-l
resentatires in Congress in favor of the WilmtpU
vi.w.” K
( <trrfßponden.ee of the Jja'timore Patriot. I
W a .suing ton, June IST K
General Ijeslie Combe, now in this c.ty.haii a |
and rapid talk to-day with Mr. S ec/etary .MairrH
which the latter will be apt to remember’ G<*n.Cofl|B
called ut tie* Department and sent in hie name votH
Secretary. He was asked to step into the
and did so. Gov. Marry bowed, and remained
His visitor said he was General .Leslie Combs of
lucky, and lie had come to have a few words
conversation with the Secretary of War. “Sir/aH
In*, ‘lam not the Antediluvian that the
seem* to have imagined by its treatment of me.
though my hair is profuse and neither gray nordfdfl|
have sven sonic service in my country. I
the lasi war as well as yourself. I have coiue
you, sir, that too ninny lives, lives of valuable
ne-n many Kentuckians, as worthy as your *■l
niiiw—have been unn* cewnrily lost in this
Mexico, and t'H much expense has been u;u* “ * S
incurred ! Sir, the troops that have gone from
tm ky desired me to go with them, to watch over,
and protect them, and to be like a father in
their health, comfort and happiness 1 ■
gone with them—l wished to go.aud 1 would
taken cure ol ilinn twenty-inne days out ut t.’t
ill- Ilintieiii. When ill. hatde came on.they
tulo-n core ol themselves 1 But, sir, your system
lections and appointments has paused over
no n ol my experu nc-*, and nettled down upon
‘J oin Miirshttlls, Joe Loa** and Gid Pillovc*
Kr tin-, so, liiat disgtaet'iul wiioh occur like ux
,n g Ml|, i'‘ >1 the Indiana and Aikansas truu|**
battle *l Bii’ im Visia It the olheers hail
‘* •-’ 1 1 1 *iiip, tin lumps composed of g ‘-"l :ie*n.
•i‘*ver havf disgruc-d tla-niselves and thn
Kir, your whole system is wrong ’ H
\ “in p*hticul doctors and q i ,cks sent out
hr lie* most purt, utter nui.-ano n, killing a
more than they eari* ’ V„ur whole roniin*-
‘j inn inn, -P i s depamn. ills are totally wo ait jHH
till puk and salt In- f you send out !<*i ii><* “
are not th'* aitieles they ought to have in that
Ihovidenee piovides tor tll* p*op!. of'every ci.'.* J|g|
winch is (he la st lor tin ill to cut Kb* anu
kinds of light lood should Is* furnished to our
Mexu’o, and not those heavy, munlerou 1 *
which rue sent there ! Ami then th *re sr* y
ton and horses lor your dragoons, too, with their
saddles , in iln- liist ou-sei against the Irincer* Wgs
enemy, th y ahy, the l.;t saddle slijis Iroin
ini'i r Hin t with hit* snnllle hit eniitrel In”
away the conminnd breaks’ Sir, it is all wrung ‘ i jh|
y*u plainly. I shall so tell Mr Polk, if I H
eliam*e io mlk with 1 1' ni njsin the subject D l *’
dies.-* Ia letter to him. in which I inionn lii' lltlK 'M
h'* wdi iimm’ ii't,, my prepo*. tion, I wiil lurtusb k- 1
• s* ve .'ic I / nil") r.I |o| |||.- gueiilla wallau
Mexicans are putting into execution.”
The (h-neral ceuscd talking, ami the Secs*’ n|
VVnr eou|e and In- had he. n liiriiisfi. ‘l vv.tli
Ur had not be lore thought ol f
This evening General (*nmlis was at ,I|# JM
i loiis.-, nnd has ohtn.m and the eonwtH ‘'l
ive him a tmk ol ten minute* at some PP"' n,ru H
to-morrow. .
‘l’ne iuciids of Lieut. Col May have lieetr ** h|
mu to-day in good round nuinbeis H
“The Philadelphia Galniy •ay*, an in
‘mted a cow nnd ruhbnge so naiarul,
:hg dto separate them befiur he had h** | H
-lint*- th# .*. e.itnnieiieeH eating the cal*hl' w H