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[Continued.]
Headquarters Third Division, >
Mixcoac, August 21, 1847. 5
Captain : In. compliance with the order of
the General-irr-cMef, I moved with my divi
sion, consisting of the 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th.
and loth infantry, and the voltigeur regiment,
rmd the field battery of Captain Magruder and
the howitzer battery under Lieutenant Callen
der, early on the morning of the 19th instant,
and opened the road over the mountain on the
route indicated by Captain Lee, of the engi
nteet corps, assisted by Lieutenants Beaure
gard, Stephens, Tower, Smith, McClelland,
and Foster. Brigadier General Twiggs, with
his division, reported to me for duty, under
instructions from the Gencral-iu-chief, whilst
my own division was moving over the moun
tain.
Perceiving that the enemy was in large force
oh the opposite side of the valley, with heavy
Batteries of artillery commanding the only
road through a vast plain of broken volcanic
stone and lava, rent into deep chasms and fis
nfres, effectually preventing any advance ex
cept under his direct fire, I resolved to give
him battle. For this purpose, I ordered Gen
eral Twiggs to advance with his finely-disci
plined division, and with one brigade to as
sault the enemy’s works in front, and with the
other to turn his left flank, and assail it in re
terse. Captain Magruder’s fine field battery
and Lieutenant Callender’s howitzer battery
(both of which constitute part of ray division)
were placed at the disposal of Brigadier Gen
ral Twiggs.
This officer, in executing my order of attack,
directed Brevet Brigadier General Smith to
move with his brigade upon the enemy’s front,
Whilst Colonel Riley, with his, was ordered to
turn his left, and assail him in the rear. To
sustain these movements, Brigadier General
Cadwalader was ordered to advance with his
brigade and support Colonel Riley, and Bri
gadier General Pierce, with his command, to
support the column moving upon the enemy’s
front, under Brigadier General Smith. This
last command was soon closely engaged with
the enemy, as were also the batteries of Captain
Magruder and Lieutenant Callender.
Colonel Riley’s command, having now cross
ed the vast, broken-up plain of lava, passing
the village on the right, and whilst in the act
of turning the enemy’s left, was confronted by
several thousand lancers, who advanced to the
charge, when a well-directed fire from the bri
gade twice compelled them to fall back in dis
. order, under cover of their artillery. About
this time Brigadier Gen. Cadwalader’s com
mand had also crossed the plain, when some
6,000 or 6,000 troops of the enemy were ob
served moving rapidly from the direction of
the capital to the field of action. Col. Mor
gan, with his large and fine regiment, which I
had caused to be detached from the rear of
Pierce’s brigade, was now ordered to the sup
port of Cadwalader by the direction of the
General-in-chief, who had noav arrived upon
the field.
This general, having discovered this large
force moving upon his right flank and to the
rear, -with decided military tact an I prompti
tude threw back his right wing and confront
ed the enemy, with the indention to give him
battle, notwithstanding his overwhelming
force.
This portion of the enemy’s force moved
steadily forward until a conflict seemed inevi
table, when Col. Morgan’s regiment, reached
this part of the field, presented a front so for
midable as to induce the enemy to change his
purpose, and draw off to the right and rear of
his former position.
During all this time, the battle raged fierce
ly between. the other portions of the two ar
mies, wfith a constant and destructive fire of
* artillery. Magruder’s battery, from its promi
nent position, was much disabled by the heavy
shot of the enemy, as were also Cullender’s
howitzers. A part of the enemy’s artillery
had been turned upon Riley’s command, whilst
actively engaged with large bodies of lancers;
but even these combined attacks could only
delay the purpose of the gallant old vet ’ran
and his noble brigade.
The General-in-chief having arrived upon
the field, with General Shields’ brigade of
volunteers —consisting of the New York and
South Carolina regiments—ordered them to
move up to the support of the forces under
Brig. Gen. Cadwalader; but it had now grown
so late in the evening, that Gen- Shields did
not get into position until after dark. Night
having come on, (but not until entirely dark,)
this tierce conflict was suspended, to be re
newed on the morrow.
The battle field all this day was conducted
under my immediate orders, and within my
view; a short time before sunset, having pre
viously engaged in the fight all the forces at
my disposal, myself and staff started to cross
the plain, to join in the terrible struggle on
the immediate field of action.
Qn my way thither, I was joined by Brig.
Gen. Twiggs and staff; but the darkness of
the night, rendered still more obscure by a
heavy rain, caused us to miss our way through
the broken-up lava, and to wander to the close
neighborhood of the works of the enemy; and
it was not until the shrill blasts of his bugles
apprized us of our position, that we became
satisfied we could not reach, during the night,
our destination. We then returned, and re
ported to the General-in-chief.
During the night. Brig. Gen. Smith disposed
the forces present, to renew the action at day
light, and complete the original order of attack;
before dark, however, the enemy had placed
two pieces of artillery on a height nearly west
of Cadwalader’s position, which had opened
with several discharges upon his forces. Brig.
Gen. Smith, just before daylight, moved a
portion of the forces up tho ravine to the rear
of the enemy’s position, so as to be within
easy turning distance of his left flank—leav
ing Col. Ransom with the 9th and 12th infan
try to make a strong diversion in front. The
day being sufficiently- advanced, the order was
given to Brig. Gen. Smith for the general as
sault; when Gen. Smith’s command upon the
left, and Col. Riley with his brigade upon the
right, supported by Gen. Cadwalader, with
his command, moved up with the utmost gal
lantry, under the furious fire from the ene
my’s batteries, which were immediately car
ried; a large number of prisoners were taken,
including.four generals, with 23 out of the
original 28 pieces of artillery, and a large a
mountof ammunition and public property.
f The retreating enemy was compelled to pass | 1
i through a severe fire, both from the assaulting ! j
forces and Cadwalader’s brigade, as well as i
Shields’ command, who had, remained at the 1
position occupied by the former general the j i
previous night, with the purpose of covering <
the movement upon the battery. The forces i
of the enemy engaged at this place, including
tho reinforcements of the preceding evening,
constituted a force of about 16,000 men, 5,- j
000 of whom wore cavalry; the whole "were 1
under the immediate command of General
Santa Anna in person, assisted by Generals
Valencia, Salas, Blanco, Mendoza, Garcia, and j
others; the last four mentioned were taken ‘
prisoners.
Our forces consisting of my division, Gen- ;
crals Twiggs and Shields’ commands, amount- !
ed to about 4,-500 men. The loss of the enemy, !
as nearly as I can ascertain, was between 1,500
and 2,000 men killed and wounded, and 800 j
prisoners, including tho four generals previous- ,
iy mentioned, four colonels, thirty captains, j
and many otiieex's of inferior grades.
The reports of the different corps engaged in
1 this part of the battle, which were temporarily
| under my command, being properly made to
| their respective chiefs, and not having come
before me, I am unable to give our loss. Though
many brave and gallant souls have fallen, it is
believed, however, when tho strength of the
| enemy’s position, his enormously heavy artil
; iery, and his superior forces, are considered,our
| loss is comparatively small. It is a matter of |
just pride and exultation that, among the |
| guns captured in the batteries, were the two
; pieces taken by the Mexican army at Buena i
! Vista, belonging to Capt. Washington’s bat- j
tcry, (at that battle under the immediate com- :
maud of Captain O’Brien;) and it is no less :
remarkable than gratifying, that the good for- j
tune and honor of recapturing them belong 1
to the 4th regiment of artillery, of which Cap- |
tain Washington’s company forms a part.
Throughout this engagement, every corps
engaged the enemy wherever he was met, with
the most determined resolution, and behaved
with a degree of gallantry rarely equalled—
certainly never surpassed—in any engagement
known to the American arms. Brigadier Gen
eral Twiggs, next in command to myself, and
charged with the immediate execution of my
order of battle, was distinguished by the judg
ment, prompitude, and courage displayed by
him throughout the engagement.
Brigadier General Smith, the senior officer
who remained across the ‘plain, and disposed
the forces for the final assault, deserves, and
will doubtless receive the thanks of the army,
and the honor due to the constancy of purpose
and daring which distinguished his conduct on
this great occasion. Brig. Gen. Cadwalader
displayed great judgment and high military
skill and heroic courage in the ‘manner uv which
he met the sudden and trying emergency, when
all parties were in great anxiety for the safety
of his comparatively small command; when
about to be assailed by the overwhelming rein
forcements of the enemy, on the preceding
evening; and also in the manner in which he
brought up his command to the support of the
gallant Riley. This veteran officer distinguish
ed himself no less by the manner in which he
contended almost single-handed with greatly
superior numbers on the first day, than in his
gallant and successful charge upon the works i
of the enemy on the second.
Brigadier General Fierce, through badly in- '
juied by the fall of his horse while gallantly
leading his brigade into the thickets of the
battle on the I9th, did not quit the field; but
continued in command of his brigade, two regi
ments of which —the 9th and 12th infantry,
i under the immediate command of the gallant
; Col. RansUm and Lieut. Col. Bonham, on the
19th, and Cgjkpt. Woods on the 20th —assailed
the enemy’storks in front, at daylight, with
great intrepidity, and contributed much to the
glorious consummation of the work so hand
‘ soraely commenced on the preceding day.
The commanders of the regiments and in
ferior officers all behaved with gallantry no less,
I distinguished, though in subordinate positions
to those named above as commanding divisr
■ ions and brigades; but the space proper for
this report will not admit of further details.
Injustice, however, to officers of this class, I
! beg to call the attention of the Commander-in
; chief to the detailed reports of the officers of
the several corps engaged in the action. It is
due to Capt, Magruder and Lieut. Callender,
i who have no other organization than as parts
; of my division, to testify to their great gal
lantry and daring, the proof of which is found
[ in their losses; and in the fact that both of their
• batteries -were much cut up by the terrible fire
L of the enemy’s heavy guns. During the can
. nonade, Lieut. T. F. Johnston, whilst gallant
-3 ly serving the advanced section of Magruder’s
f battery, fell mortally wounded; and Lieut.
Callender, in command of the howdtzer.s, nearly
- at the same time, received so severe a wound
• as to disable him from commanding his pieces,
f which consequently devolved upon Lieut.
Reno, of the ordnance corps, who for the re
" mainder of the battle conducted the service
s of his battery with equal gallantry and judge
r ment.
: I cannot injustice omit to notice the valua
; ble services of Capt. Lee, of the engineer corps,
r whose distinguished merit and gallantry dc
i serve the highest praise, and who, in the exe
cution of his duties, was ably assisted by his
i assistant© previously mentioned. They were
f important aids in the combination of elements
I brought to bear with success, no less trium
> phantthan glorious to our arms, upon tho
• most powerful collection of artillery (supported
i by a force of four to one of our forces) ever suc
. cessfully assailed in any battle upon this
, continent.
i Having myselfcrossed the plain, and reached
this bloody theatre as the last scene of the con
flict was closing,as soon as suitable dispositions
[ w'ere made to secure the fruits of the victory,
■ I resolved upon pursuing the discomfited ene
my, in which I found that Brig Gens. Twiggs
; and Smith had already anticipated me by hav
ing commenced the movement. At the same
time, I apprized tho Gencral-in-chief of my
advance, and requested his authority to pro
ceed with all the forces still under my com
’ raand, and sweep around tho valley, and at
i tacked the strong works at San Antonio in
l rear, and requested the co-operation of Gen.
> Worth's division, by an assault on that work in
front; which theGcneral-in-chicf readily grant
; ed and directed accordingly—having, as I
! learn, upon being advised of the victory, pre
, viously given tho order. I had moved rapidly
forward in execution of this purpose, until I
reach the town Coyoacan, where the command
1 was halted to await the arrival of the General
in-chief, who I was informed was close at
hand. Upon his arrival, the important fact
was ascertained that the enemy’s forces at San
Antonio, having perceived that the great bat
tery had been lost and the total defeat and
routs of their forces at Contreras, by which
their rear was opened to assault, had abandon
ed the works at San Antonio, and fallen back
upon their strong entrenchments in roar at
Churubusco.
Upon the receipt of this information, the
General-in-chief immediately ordered Brig.
Gen. Twiggs’ division to move forward and
attack the work on the enemy’s right, and di
rected me to move with Cadwalader’s brigade,
and assault the tete du pont on its left. Moving
rapidly in execution of this order, I had great
difficulty in passing the command over some
marshy fields and wide and deep ditches, filled
with mud and water, J was compelled to
dismount in order to cross these obstacles,
which were gallantly overcome by the troops,
when the whole force gained the main cause
way; at which place I met Gen. Worth, with
flic advance of his division, moving upon the ■ 1
same work. It was then proposed that our uu- f
ited division should move on to the assault of c
the strong tete du pout, which, with its heavy
artillery, enfiladed the causeway. This being i
determined upon, the troops of the two divis- (
ions moved rapidly to attack the work on its a
left flank, and, notwithstanding the deadly fire : 1
of grape and round-shot from the work, which c
swept the roadway with furious violence, on i
and onward these gallant and noble troops t
moved with impetuous valor, and terrible and : i
long was the bloody conficts. But the result |
could not be doubted. At length the loud and i
enthusiastic cheer of the Anglo-Saxon soldier 1
told that all was well, and the American col- ;
ors waved in triumph over the bloody scene.
The larger portion of Gen. Worth’s veteran
division was engaged in this fierce conflict, |
together with the 11th and 14th regiments of |
infantry, constituting a part of my division,
under the commands, respectively, of Lieut.
Col. Graham and Col. Trousdale. To the 14th
infantry belongs the honor of capturing a flag
in this fort, and taking a large number of pri- j
soners in the fort, among whom was the body j
of deserters.
The voltigcur regiment, then under com- i
mand of Lieut. Col. Johnstone, had been led i
on by my adjutant general, Capt. Hooker, to ;
the assault of the strong fortification on the :
enemy’s right, with which (Jen. Twiggs’ di- j
vision was hotly engaged; but finding the ar
tillery of the enemy, as well as his small arms,
bore directly on this advance, which was en
tirely uncovered, the regiment was placed in
rear of a church, where it remained until it
received an order from myself in person to
move to the assault in conjunction with the
lively play of Duncan’s battery. This fine
regiment was rapidly executing this order,
now under Col. Andrews, and led by Gen.
Cadwalader, when that work surrendered,
and was taken possession of by Twiggs’ divi
sion-
Gen. Worth, (to whose great gallantry du
ring the action, it affords me pleasure to bear
witness,) with his division, and myself with
the 11th and 14th regimen s of my command,
pressed rapidly on in' pursuit of the flying
enemy, until we had arrived with our com
mands, nearly under the fire of the guns of
the enemy, planted in the suburbs of the capi
tal, where we were overtaken by an order from
the General-in-chief to call off our troops from
further pursuit. During this movement, I
met with Cols, Hansom's and Morgan’s regi
ments, 12th infantry, under Capt. Wood, and
the hoAvitzer battery under Lieut. Reno, parts
of my division, forming General Pierce’s brig
ade, which had been moved by order of the
General-in-chief, under command of Gen.
Pierce, against a large body of the enemy to
the right and rear of the main work, where
they had been, in conjunction with Shields’
brigade, engaged in a fierce open field fight
with a large force.
Brigader General Pierce, though still suf
fering severely from his injury of the prece
ding day, had nevertheless been on duty, and
in command of his brigade during the day.and
until a few moments before, when he had
fainted from pain and exhaustion, and been
carried from the field. In this last engagement
the gallant Col. Morgan was wounded severe
; ly, when the command of the 15th regiment
devolved on Lieut. Col. HoAvard.
During this long-continued battle, which
lasted nearly two days, every part of the army
in the field participated in this .engagement. —
The consequence was, that all shared justly
in the honor and glory of the brilliant victory.
I cannot distinguish between thb conduct of
the commanders of regiment in my division:
they all acted a distinguished part, as did their
' field and company officers; though the cir-
I cumstances of battle caused Ransom’s, Mor
gan’s, Graham, and Trousdale’s regiments,and
the 12th infantry, under command of Lieut.
Col. Bonham on the 19th, and of Capt. Wood
on the 20th, to be most actively engaged.—
My division was composed entirely of recruits,
whom the exigencies of the service had not
allowed time to become well disciplined; but
they emulated in deeds of valor and constancy
the veterans of the old divisions; and lam
proud to testify to the Gcncral-in-chicf my
high appreciation of their good conduct.
I cannot withhold the expression of my sense
of the deep obligations I am under for the suc
cess and honor due to my command, to my
two gallant Brigader Generals, whose promp
titude, skill, and daring were equal to every
emergency, and who, in the absence of dis
cipline in their commands, met and overcame
every obstacle, and led on their brigades to
honor and distinction.
I will be pardoned, I trust, by the General
in-chief for travelling beyond the legitimate
bounds of a report, to notice becomingly the
patriotic conduct of the pious chaplain of
Colonel Clarke’s brigade. Whilst the battle
raged furiously, my column had great difficul
ty in crossing a deep ditch Avithout damaging
their ammunition. The worthy chaplain, be
sides encouraging the passing solders to their
work, actively set the example of filling the
excavations, so as to enable the troops to press
onward to the assault. My medieal staff (par
ticularly Surgeon Jordon, though infirm and
aged, and Surgeon Slade) distinguished them
selves by their great activity and energy in
keeping with the column throughout the ac
tion, and attending to the wounded and dying
on the spot where they fell, as did also, the
entire medical staff of my division.
During the arduous duties of my command
on the 19th, my personal staff being all engaged
on duty, I was compelled to make use of the
services of my friends from civil life; among
these, I am indebted to Mr. Kendall for his as
sistance in promptly bearing and delivering
orders; also to Paymaster Burns, I express
my indebtedness for his valuable services; to
Captain O’Hara, chief of the quartermaster’s
department of my division, I am especially
under obligations for his assistance, as well as
to Lieutenant Davis of the 14th regiment, act
ing ordnance officer.
My personal staff, Captain Hooker, my ad
jutant general and chief of my staff, Lieuten- (
ant Rains, 4th artillery, and lieutenant Rip-
Icy, 2cf artillery, aids-de-camp; and Passed
Midshipman Robert C. Rogers, volunteer aid
de-camp greatly distinguished themselves
by their fearless and gallant conduct, as well i
as by their judgment and skill in leading for
ward my different commands, and placing
them in position for effective service through- '
out these long and desperate conflicts. I trust
the General-in-chief will deem their conduct
worthy his special notice.
I must also notice the extraordinary activi
ty and gallant conduct of Lieutenant Irons, Ist
artillery, aid-de-camp to General Cadwalader, 1
who received a wound, probably mortal,
whilst in the discharge of his duties.
Lieutenant Caldwell of the marines,on duty
with my division as senior officer of the com
missary department, rendered it invaluable
services in his department, as well on the long
march to this place as during the long con
tinued action. Lieut. Reno, in command of
the hpvritzer battery on the 20th, rendered 1
valuable services under the orders of Brigadier
General Pierce in Ills engagement with the
enemy.
Generals Pierce and Cadwalader speak in
the highest terras of the good conduct and ]
gallantry of the officers of their respective <
staff; and concurring fully in their expression
of opinion, I beg to call them to the special (
notice of the General-in-chief.
Capt. Mason, of the engineer corps, render
ed me important services, in indicating posi- j
tions for portions of my command, during the
action of the 20th at Churubusco, Lieut.
Rains, my aid-de-camp, was stunned by the
fragments of stone thrown from a Avail by a
cannon shot, at the same place.
Capt. Kearney, of Ist dragoons, command
ing a squadron, composed of his own and
Capt. Mcßeynolds’ companies, was on duty
Avith my diA'ision during the action, and made
his way with great difficulty across the wide
and marshy fields and deep ditches. Seeing
no field for the action of his fine squadron un
til the tete dupont was carried, I had held him
in reserve. I then let him loose. Furious
Avas his charge upon the retreating foe, dealing
death Avith the uneiring sabre until he reach
ed the very suburbs of the city, and drew
from the enemy’s batteries at the garita a
heavy and destructive fire, by Avhich the gal
lant captain lost his left arm. Incut. J. L.
Graham, of the 10th infantry, serving with
Capt. Kearney, Avas wounded in the left arm;
and Capt. Mcßeynolds, 3d dragoons who no
bly sustained the daring movements, of his
squadron commander, Avas also AA'ouudcd in
the left arm. Botli of these fine companies
sustained sexeve losses in their rank and file
also.
By detachments to secure prisoners taken in
the first engagements at Contreras, and cap
tured public property, my force was reduced
to about 1,800 men. My total loss in killed,
Avoundcd, and missing, is 211 officers and pri
vates. The loss of the enemy in this last ac
tion I haA r e no means of ascertaining. The
Avholfc field and road for miles Avas covered
with the dead and dying. In these engage
ments, constituting one continuud battle , the ene
my himself estimates his loss in killed, wound
ed and missing, at about 7000. This includes
prisoners taken by our forces.
Among the many gallant officers aaTioso loss
we haA r e to dcplore.is the braA r e Major Mills, of
the loth infantry, Avho, after having participa
ted most actively in the fierce struggle in
which that regiment had its colonel Avouuded
and one-third of its force cut doAvn, joined
Capt. Kearney’s squadron in pursuit of the ene
my, and was killed by the fire of the enemy’s
artillery at the very garita of the city.
Appended is a list of killed and wounded of
my division.
X have the honor to bo, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
GID. I. PILLOW.
Major General U. S. Army.
To Capt. 11. L. Scott,
Act. Asst. Adj. Gen.
Report of the Condition of the Central
Rank-
Central Bank op Georgia, )
November Ist, 1847. )
His Excellency Geo. IP. Crawford:
Sir :—ln compliance Avith the requisitions
of the seventeenth section of the charter of
this Bank, I herewith submit the following re
ports ;
Document enclosed, No. 1, contains a state
ment of the Central Bank on this day, Ist No
vember, 1847.
No. 2, the general result of the operations
of this institution, from the sixth of November,
1843, up to the Ist day of November, 1847 —
by Avhich it will be seen that the collections
and payments of the Bank, during the above
stated period, have amounted to about the
sum of one million of dollars.
The bills of this Bank, noiv in circulation,
amount only to the sum ol tAventy-two thou
sand one hundred and forty-six dollars, very
few of which may be expected ever to make
their appearance here for redemption. Be
yond these bills, the immediate liability of the
Bank is its outstanding Bonds, amounting, in
all unprovided for, to the sum of $479,440 80
—of Avhich amount the sum of $337,095 80
falls due during the following year, and $122,-
045" thfe year after —to meet which the Bank
has assets, Avhich arc deemed good, about the
sum of three hundred thousand dollars, two
thirds of which may, with proper vigilance, be
collected the ensuing year iff time to meet tho
payment of the Bonds as they fid! due.'
To the above amount of Bonds may be added
as a further liability, interest thereon, which
may ba put doAvu at the sum of thirty thousand
dollars.
Most respectfully your obedient servant,
J. S, Thomas, Dt C. Bank,"
Statement of the condition of the Central Dank of
Georgia, on Monday, November Ist, 1847.
DEBTOR.
To Balance Capital Stock $433,849 08
To United States surplus revenue.... 1,051,422 09
To discount on notes, 1846 and 1847... 65,364 70
To discount on bills “ u .. 13,849 28
To State 8 per cent. Bonds 500,452 80
To credit ol individuals 48,688 45
To balance first emission of n0te5.9,949
To “ second “ (i 14,155
To “ third “ « 1,334
To Bank State Georgia 6,443 44
Bal. eniis’n of Cen Bank notes. .25,438
Do. on hand.. 3,292
In circulation 22,146 —
$2,195,507 84
CREDITOR.
By Bank Stock, (Darien) $325,000 00
4 ‘ Bonds, notes,Ac.,received fm State 179,471 51
“ BrunsAvick Railroad A Canal stock, 50,000 00
u Notes discounted 449,269 58
u Bills “ ..
t( Commissions Western and Atlantic
Railroad—paid on scrip. 419,078 63
° State 6pr ct. bonds—paid inter’t on, 186,316 01
“ Sinking fund—redemption of 6 per
cent, bonds 74,607 06
11 Suspense account 25,582 23
“ Penitentiary, (overdraw) 2,200 00
11 Commissions, paid 1846 and 1847... 24,712 96
* Salaries, “ “ 5,962 50
u Protest account 135 00
“ Incidental expenses, 1846 and 1847 1,4 05
“ Real estate 1,320 99
il Interest account, paid interest on 8
per cent, bonds 1846 and 1847.. 103,171 55
u State of Georgia 100 00
“ Profit and loss 30,315 32
“ Premium 16 69
“ Bank of Augusta 27,795 40
“ Bank of Darien 22,706 62
u Do. do. Macon.... 4.917 67
f* Do. do, Mil’ville,. 4,351 75
Cash balance —Bank notes,Checks, Ac.. .87.276 77
$2,195,507 84
The foregoing cash balance consists of:
Darien Bank notes, ~..554,170 00
Western Bank Rome notes 4,575 (X)
Ocmulgee notes, 1,925 00
Bank of Columbus notes,.. 85 00
Planters A Merchants’ Bank,Columbus, 140 00
Chattahoochee Railroad Bank,. 95 00
Phoenix Bank, Columbus, Macon, Ac.. 499 GO
Receipt for Monroe R.R.ABanking Co.
notes, 4.618 50
Receipts for Ocmulgee notes, ...» 555 00
“ Commercial Bank Macon notes 3,275 00
" “ ** “ *'■ 803 00
Central Bank notes, 3,292 00
“ “ £ " 196 50
Current notes and checks, 13,047 77
$87,276 77
John S. Thomas, D. C f Bank.
A. M. Nisbet, Cashier.
Immediate Liabilities of the Bank, Nov. 6, 1843.
State 8 percent. Bonds ..$520,144 60
Credit Individuals, 78 920 65
Dividends on Bank Stock, 21,967 50
Balance Circulation, 673,522 00
$ 1,294,554 75
Immediate Liabilities of the Bank, 3 1, 1847.
State 8 pr. ct. bonds $500,452 80
Ordered paid on 29th ult.,. 21,012
Credit of individuals,.... 38,088 45
Circulation, 25,438
On hand, 3,292
Reduced ba1ance,....... 744,279 50
$1,294,564 75
Immediate liabilities reduced from Nov. Gth» |
18-43, to Nov. Ist, 1847, seven hundred and
forty-four thousand two hundred and seventy
nine dollars and fifty cents, after paying two
hundred thousand dollars interest on State S
per cent Bonds, expenses of collections and ex
penses of Bank.
John S. Thomas, D. C. Bank.
A. M. Nishet, Cashier.
jafßjp. 11 .* w i ■
21 ngxis t a , (Georgia.
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 19.
Georgia Legislature-
We have a letter from our correspondent, in
which ho says that on the 16th inst. “there
i was nothing of importance transacted in eith
j er branch of the General Assembly—the
time having been occupied principally in rc ad
ing bills the second time.
“We will be compelled to make our reports
from the journals, as it is impossible for us to
ca’culatc upon seeing them regularly the same
! day they are made up.
“To-morrow morning both houses will pro
bably adjourn to attend the State Agricultu
ral Fair.”
Theatre-
Shakspcarc’s sterling play of King Henry
IV, is announced for This Evening with a
strong cast, Henry, Prince of Wales, Mr.
Crisp, Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Forbes. The
amusing Comedy of “ Used Up,” will con
i elude the Evening’s entertainments.
Cherokee Pond Races-
We learn our neighbors across the river had
much sport at the first day’s races over the
above Course. They commenced on Wednes
day, with mile heats, for which there were
three entries. The race, as described to us,
was an exciting ono. Jumping Jake, winning
it in two straight heats,after a close contest in
each —the first by about a half length. Time
1.50 and 1.52^.
Yesterday, wo understand, there were four
entries for the two mile purse. We did not
learn the result. Will some friend furnish us
with the particulars r
To-day. much sport is expected, as there
will be several entries for the three mile purse.
Hunt’s Merchant’s Magazines
For November, has just been received. It
is an excellent number. We have noticed par
ticularly two of its articles, one on State Debts,
and the other on the Growth and Greatness of I
of the West* The latter will be read with deep i
interest.
The Elections-
Louisiana. —We are still without further
returns. The New Orleans Courier of the J
11th gives a table showing the election, to the
Senate, of 14 whigs and 16 democrats, two
| Senators yet to hear from; and to tha House,
| 44’whigs and 37 democrats, with 17 members
| to hear from.
Mississippi. —-We have no further returns of
the election in Mississippi, but it appears toler
ably certain that Col. McClung, whig, is de
feated for Congress. Tompkins, whig, is elect
ed to Congress, which is a whig gain,
Michigan Legislature-
The political complexion of the Senate will
stand Dorcoorats 22, Whigs 0.
The members of the House, so far as heard
from, stand, Democrats 3 5, Whigs 4.
Naval
The U, S. ship Plymouth will shortly sail !
from New York, for the East India station, un- I
i
dcr the command of Capt. Gedncy,
The U. S. sloop of war Decatur, command
er 11. S.’Pinckney, arrived at Boston on Fri
day, 29 daysTrom Pensacola.
The Virginia Conference of the Methodist j
Episcopal Church commenced its annual ses
sion at Charlottesville on Wednesday week —
Bishop Andrew, of Georgia, presiding.
There are thirty-one causes pending in the
State of New Jersey, commenced against Cor
nelius W. Lawrence, the late Mayor of New
York, to recover damages for goods injured in
blowing up certain stores with gunpowder, by
the said Mayor, to prevent the extension of
the fire of December, 184-5.
Gov. Johnson, of Louisiana, has recom
mended the 9th day of December next, as a
day of thanksgiving in the State of Louisiana.
Case of Madame Rcstcll-
The N. Y. Journal of Commerce loth inst.,
says—“We have already mentioned that the
Supreme Court granted a stay of proceed
ings in this case, and this morning an applica
tion was made before Judge Edmonds at Cham-,
hers, to admit Madame Restell to bail, which
the Judge refused and ordered her to remain
in custody of the sheriff, until the ease is fi
nally disposed of.
“In the case of Prime, Ward & Co.,the court
decided that the writs issued against them
were valid under the statutes, although that
no imputation of fraud had been made against
them.”
Sale of the Mount Savage Works-
The extensive iron works in Allegany coun*
ty, (Md.) known as the Mount Savage Iron
Works, were sold entire, including the railway
from the works to Cumberland, on Thursday
last, at public auction, for $225,000. They
were bought by Connolly & Winslaw, large
iron manufactures of Albany, who, it is sup
posed, will immediately resume operations.
The sum paid is scarcely half the cost of
the works, and is believed to be far below
their real value.
Pork Trade-
The Cincinnati Gazette of Thursday last
says:
The supply of Hogs Is good, but unfavorable
weather for packing, and a difference between
buyers and sellers as to what is a safe price,
has hitherto prevented active operations.—
Among the sales made public since Saturday,
arc the following: 80 and 90 head, av. wt.
240 lbs. at 4,25; 135 head, average weight, j
220 lbs. at $4,17i; 1100 do. average wt. 230 I
lbs. at $4,37£ —said to part time. 101 head,
av. wt. 220 lbs. at $4,12£. There were no j
transactions and prices are nomi- I
nally as last quoted. The weather was more |
favorable for slaughtering, and should the ;
temperature continue equally cool, there will j
be some cutting done to-day. The market |
f was decidedly heavy to-day; sale* were made
of 700 head, in three lots, av. wt. 200 lbs. at
$ 4, at which many holders were willing to sell
—7O head, av. wt. 200 lbs. were offered in tho
afternoon at $3,90.
We regret to announce, says the Camdc
Journal of Tuesday, the death of another dig
tinguised member of the medical faculty 0 f
1 our town. Dr. A. DeLeon, who expired on
last Friday, after a and brief illness
Dr. Dc Leon was the oldest practitioner in
1 Camden, and has had a successful practice for
the past 32 years.
Telegraphic Despatch.
FOU CARLESTOV COURIER.
BALTIMORE, Nov. I5 f |g|-
. A synopsis of Clay’s great speech appears
in Pmladclphui papers. He aserfc* ann-xSi.
to have been the primary cause of war- th t
| hostilities were occasioned by the remov,} f
1 I ollr troo P 3 to the Rio Bravo; thnt it was th. I
- | duty of Congress to define tho object of the war
and compel the President to carry out their d
| ttmUon. He protested again* the aanexati
i ot an y portion of Mexico with its motley mi? *
■ bitants, who would thus be placed on’a foot
ing with free American citizens. The follow
ing i.s one of a series of resolutions presented
by him and adopted: 1 ocl
Resolved, That we do positively and onmha
i : tically proclaim and disavow any desire on our
part to acquire any foreign territory whatever
’ | for the purpose of propogating slavery, or of
5 | introducing slavery from the United States ip,
• , to any sucli foreign territory.
| 115 avowed himself opposed to the exten
sion of slavery, deplored its existence, but con
sidered it a necessary evil. He alluded to tho
L | verification of his prediction that in taking
i lexas, we took her war also. He scored tho
; w kig members of Congress for voting that
j tlie war existed by the act of Mexico. Had ho
been in Congress,he would never have so voted v
Special 2Coticc3.
I. O. O. F.
Augusta Encampment, Nov, 19, 1817,
i —A Special Meeting will be h<dd Tins Evening.
at 7 o’clock, The members are particularly re
quested to attend. By order of the C. I*.
Nov. 19 WM. HAINES, Scribe,
R. S. DILL,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
New Orleans.
Not. 19 3ju
BANK OF AUGUSTA, I
MO VEM HER loth, VHfl. \
The Boar J of Directors have This Day declare J
I a Dividend of Three Dollars and Fifty cents per
Share,out of the profits of the last six mouths,
which will be paid on demand.
Nov. 17 —n JAS. W. DAVIES, Cashier,
■ ■ - ■ *
AUGUST A MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
Notice U hereby given to the Stockholders, that
an instalment of fifteen per cent, is required to be
paid in on the 15th of December next.
By order of the Board of Directors.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Sec’y. A,M, Cq,
Nov. 14 f
BLACK & LAWSON,
ATTORNEYS at law.
Will practice in all the Counties of the Middle
| Circuit. Any business entrusted to them
with prompt attention. Address
Edward J. Black, Jacksonboro, Ga.
John F. Lawsoh, Augusta! Ga. ly Nor. IS
(FT Dr. J, A. CLEVELAND ha2~re2
turned to this city, and may be lound at the office
of CLEVELAND 6c SPEAK,
Nov. 10
TAXES, TAXES,—LAST NOTICE.
GEORGIA? Richmond County.
I? Ordered, That the Tax Collector for Rich
mond County be, and he is hereby required te
pay over to the county Treasurer of said county,
the amount of Taxes levied for county purposes foe
he year 1847, on or before the first Monday in De
ceraber next, and that the clerk serve said collect
tor with a copy of this notice.
JESSE KENT. j. i. c. R. c.
h P. GARVIN, j. i. c. r d.
JAMES HARPER, j. i. c. n. c.
A true copy from the minutes, this the Ist day of
November, 1847.
For the accommodation of those win? have not
paid their TAXES, the Digest will be open unti)
Saturday next, after which, executions will be is?
sued against all defaulters-*-*Last Notice.
R. A. WATKINS, T. C., R. C.
Nov. 2
ICT DR. J. A. S. MILLIGAN, will at?
tend to the practice of Medicine and Surgery, in
Augusta and its vicinity.
Office in Metcalfs Range, up stairs. Entrance
one door below Mr, J, Marshall’s Drug Store.
June 13 6m 215
JOHNSON’S DAGUERREOTYPE
ROOMS.
MR. C. E. JOHNSON has the honor to in*
form his old patrons of last year, and tiie pub*
lie generally, that he is again AT HIS OLD
STAND, over Messrs. Clark, Racket Sf Co.'s Jewelry
Store, where he is prepared to execute MIN IA.
TUBES in a style superior to any tiling he has
done heretofore,
Mr. J. thankful for the very liberal patronage of
last season, asks a continuance of the same.
Oct. 24 ■—3b§
FRENCH AND SPANISH
LANGUAGES.
F • LE BARRIER gives lessons in the FRENCH
(his native language) and SPANISH, either in
private families, or at his residence. For terms,
apply to him, at the United States Hotel, every
morning before ten o’clock, or in the afternoon, be»
tween three and five.
REFERENCES:
H. Gumming, G. T. Dortic,
J. Adams, Dr. Dugas,
J. Gardner, N. Dklaksle,
Gardell 6c Rhino.
Oet.
PLEASANT STOVALL
Renews the tender of his services in the STO
AGE AND SALE OF COTTON AND OTH
ER PRODUCE, at his Fire Proof Warehouse
Augusta, Ga., Aug. 4th, 1847. 8 mos. 35
Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Che rry
Facts to be Remembered
That Cnsumption is almost always produced by
a cold that might easily bs curred. Thai Wistar *
Balsam of Wild Cherry will cure any cough or
: cold—no matter how long standing. That the mild
er form of consumption itsell is also cured by this
Balsam. That it is conceded by many lawyers,
j clergymen and physicians that this Balsam ha*
I never been equaled l°r efficacy in all affection* of
the Lungs and Liver. That scores now ivjoice in
the possession of good health, who, but for this
Balsam, would have been in (heir graves;