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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-19

JOSIAH RICHARDS, Aacroncct
DY BANGS, RICHARDS q PLAFEs-sIofo
ID "a Srostuay-Iioerl CASH Advaoees raase % ese-
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
A SOLDIER PREACHER.

The correspondent Of the Delta, wiling
from MalamOlss, says;
Yesterday, a Captain from your neigh"
bothood preached to a portion OF The Army
The soulosiirring eloquence OF soldier
proc'aIming the great uuihs Of The Gospel,
and nculcalng the sodierIy virtues OF SUBJ
ordination and obedience. almost persuaded
US that The days Of the Roundheads had re-
TUNED, when prayers were a part of the
tactics on The field Of battle, No,hng can
exceed the elevated patriotism of this wor-
thy man. lie says he heard that an Amer
lean ny was in distress, surrounded by
nenes on our own soil. Two sleepless
nights allesled his anxiety. He arose with
the conviction that preacher though he was
The Hne fOrfghHng had come; that hi.
duty as a good ciUzen and true Christian
called him TO the field. Within foriy-eighl
hours he was on bis way 10 the Rio Grande
with command who will yet DO impor-
tant service in the present war. How no.
bic, how patriotic is this conduct, compared
with lha, of many preachers Of the Word
who busy themselves in denouncing par
Iicpalion in any war as sinful and unho-
Ily.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
AGlAAIOEo

v B. PALMER Esq is authorized 10 act as
Agent for the CoLuMBIA DEMoCnAT,' and re-
ceipt all monies G6r Subscription and AdCertiS-
ing at his AgeHcieS IN
PhiiadslDhid M. SO Pine-Sired
ReV York 100 NaSSau-street
Boston " l6 Mute-Street.
Baltimore s. e. cor. Bah and C0irert.Sts.
Merchanfs- Mechanics and Irddesmen may find
II to their adgantageto advertise IN this paper as
il is the Only one pubHshed at the County seat,
md has u greater circulation in the county than
any other paper published icithin SEljmHs.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Carr. WALKER lie ,cW MT AcccpL -
The New Haven Register says! "A gentle
man from Corpus Christi, who is iulmaie
" acquaipled with Capt. Walker, tells u'
that he viii not accept any pos, in The ar
my - that his tact hes in fighting Ncxicans
by instinct; and that the discipline VI the
regular army would destroy his usefulness
As scout, oI skirmisher, ne has nat SUI
petior. but NJ a solder dutomalon, to be
moved by others, perhaps his interiors ~
spirit, or know Vie 'ge Of border warfare, ht
would never submit 10 it, Tie may feel
compimenled by this act Of the Government
but his adventurous spirit will never brook
The trammeIs Of the regular camp
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
The Walls.

We have heretofore had ample occasion
TO complain of the irregulariy Of the mails
but never 10 the extent that we are cursed
with the present summer, They ale now
carried in Packet Boals and we understand
that mail bags for The different Offices on
The route are made up al DanvilIe, and
from such making up, good Lord soon
deliver US. Almost every day portion Of
he BlOomsburg mail is sent up The river,
While the bag for this place is filed with
packages which should be sent any where
but here, and to cap the whole, ei!her ,hro'
carelessness OF The boalman or some o,hsi
cause, The Bloomsburg oag is carried past
leaving in lis stead a way mail for some
Iother office, This course is insuh'erabe
and We have waited as long for correction
as our good nature will admit. We hope
therefore, that the Contractors will see tina
the evil is recllfed, and iha, the Post Mas.
ter al Danvlle, will not depend upon boy
TO assoI! the II all, or al Iesst, have one who
is somewhat acquainted with the location
OF the post offices. and with the mail routes,
TO perform that duty,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

c, mmenda6Ie DeVaich.-Lirut w.
ii. + nory, accompanied by Licurs.
Warren; aud Pc h, Of The cops Of t.
po1raphDca Engir eers, arrived htra
on last Saturday, at noon, from Wash.
inglon city, on their way to join Coz.
X arney's expedition 10 SIna f.. On
Monday, al noon, they were prepared
10 embark for Fort Loavenworth, hay.
Ing in the interim purchased carr @
altering The same to make it suitable for
me conveyance Of their instrume l,s,
hired ten men as assistants, purchased
twenty horses and mules, procured The
necessary stores, compared instruments
made The necessary astronomical obser.
vollons, and arranged every thing prep.
ara'y 10 an immediate departure. This
energy on the part Of our off cels OF the
Topogrophical corps, argues well for
he Performance OF the duties assigned
hem by Government; and their sever.
al departments is SO well known, that
nothing need be said in commenGalion.
Our north western expedition, we Goubs
nol, will be conducted with the slme Wig
or which has marked operations on The
Rio Grande. e.-St. louis ReViNe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
THE PRESENTATION OF THANKS
10 GEN. TAYLOR.

The Commilee appointed by iheLeg-
Islalure OF Louisiana TO present the reso.
lutions and thanks of the General is.
emily 10 Gen. Taylor arrived a, NJ at..
moras on Sth instant ,and were presented
10 The brave old chieilain slll O'Clock
the same day, by Col. Labuzan, one OF
The aids Of Gov. Johnson. On being
presented 10 the general, his staff who
were invited TO be present on the occl.
sion, Mr.. Zacharie, Chairman Of the
Committee said
General, | have the high honor O.
presenting to you the resolutions snc
vote Of thanks, and The act appropriatint
: sword, which were unanimously pass
ed by the SAFE Of Louisiana, TO you
your brave officers, and The ar my unde
your command, for the galIantry dis
Ilsyed by them in The battle of the S |
and 0 h Of May. am no orator, gen
aral, but my own heart and The bear
Of every Lousianan approve of tn
beautiful sentiments Of these resolution
10 behalf Of the State Of Louisiana
thank you and your brave army, lor tn
additional luslre which those gIorou
victories have shed npon America
arms
To which The general briefly an
with much emotiSn replied:
My heart feels too deeply and sensi
bly, the high honor that has been cor
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
4til of JuIy.

We learn from OrangevilIe, that The
Committee Of Arrangement are preparing
for a noble celebration of this Anniversary.
This is ss it should be and we have con,
ddence in the commiuee, that every thing
will be done up in good style, and for the
accommodation & convenience of all who
may attend. 1t is apparent from all tha
has reached us, that large collection O.
people from the surrounding country will b,
present TO join in the festivities Of she day
Push on The column
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Gen. Gaines Court Martialed. The
Washington correspondent of the Newark
IN. j. Advertiser says the President has
ordered Gen. Gaines TO be tried by Court
Martial, on charges growing out cf bis re-
cent movement al the South in calling into
service volunteers TO prosecute the war a.
gsnst Mexico, and that he is now under
arrest awaiting the organization and con-
vening of the Court.
Ii is also stated in an exchange paper,
that Colonel Gates, of the U. S army, has
been ordered 10 the Rio Grande as a mem
her of General Court MartiaI, to Ivy Col.
Whistler, of The infantry, and Captain
Thornton, of the Dragons, under arrest by
order Of Gen, Taylor.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Military appointments - The National
inlelligencer of yesterday says:--'Il is uD-
lerslood 'ha, the President of the Unied
States, on Saturday last nominated to the
Senate Brevel Major General Zachary Tsy-
lor, 10 be Major General in Ihe Army, un
der late acI Of Congrcss,an and also William
o, Butler, Of Kenlucky, to be Major Gen.
eral Of Volunteers under the last supple
meniary act OF Congress making provision.
for such appointment
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Military Movements, - Orders were re-
ceived al 81. Louis on tie lO,h instant from
the War Department for an additional thou,
sand men 10 go to Santa Fe, under Col
NEARNEY. This new requisiion is said to
have given great sairac,ion The 81
Lons Republican of the lllh inst saws:
We learn 'ha, five companies had arriv.
ed at Fort Leavensworlh on last Sunday,
lhly two Of which had been mustered into
service They were encamped on The prai,
ne' where they were 10 drill. The o,be,
companies we're to be inspected an,
mustered into service oaMonday last.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

arista's P'opoSais .J3r an .1rmi8tic
The Washington Union, in oIludlng
to the rumor that Gen. .7risia had sent
proposals to Gen. Taylor for an armis
tic, and that he had established his head
quarters al Monterey, says.
Wnhout undertaking to contradict
this statement 10 positive manner, we
can only say, that The last dispatches
from Gen, ,Taylorlend no counlenance tc
The report. They say nothing of thi,
proposition for an armislic, nor do they
state that Gen. Arsta is stationed a
Mon'ery' Ga The contrary, they pre-
sent Hrs'a as being on this side Onion
'erey' Nor do they extend his force le
5000 troops
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

officers OfMe Last Uar.-The Wash
Inglon Union publishes at this time, as an
Interesting remlniscence a list Of the gener
AZ officers of lbe army of Ihe United States
in 1918, extracted from the register of that
year. Death has laid powerful hand ups
on these leaders of the last ar, for out Of
twenty two general officers then in SER
vice, but one, General Cass,) is now liv-
ing,
NajOr Generals Henry Dearborn,
Thomas Pickney, James Wilkinson, Wade
Hampton Morgan Lewis W. II, Harrison
Brigadier Generals. Joseph Bloom
fed Jas. Winchester William Hull Thom-
as Flournoy Thomas IL, Gushing John
Chandler John P Boyd Thomas Parker
George lizard Wm III. Windor Duncan
Macarthur, Lewis Cass Benjamin Howard
David r. Williams Jacob Brown Leonard
lCoviugton.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
MEXICO.

From intelligence from Mexico il is ev'
lldent that the movements sgains, the gov
lernmen, of Paredes are increasing in force
and boldness. A, Tampico, several parties
are openly opposed to his administration
and ale only waiting for to unite upon some
general plan, TO overthrow him. The brave
AIisla, who has displayed decidedly more
daring and skill than any other Mexican
General, has been superseded in the COM
maud of Ihe North, and General Meia ap-
pointed in his place. Gen. Taylor will
teach that ret oublahle Mexican that in the
field where ArisIa failed, there are no lau.
rols for him TO pluck.
The authorities of Tsmpico had divided
INTO two patties-one party with the mill
ary and Gen Aaastasius Tapioda al lis
hesd, is in favor Of Federation and General
Santa Anua--ihe other was for arming the
people in favor of Federation without Santa
Anna. A third party was abou, raising
but none had come to any understanding
though revolution was daily expected.
When the blockade was declared, there
we're twelve vessels OF various nations iy.
ing is the port of Tampco-lhree were
British, three French, two Spanish, three
American, and one Bremen. The author
i,ies were about prohibiting the American
vessels to take in their cargoes, but Cap
tain Saunders, of the soop-of ST. Ma
rvs, hearing Of this, wrote a letter TO tie
authorizes, stating that in case any Amer-
can vessels were detained, no property at
al should leave the port, This prompt &c
ION had The desired effect, anL the order
was Withdrawn
The fort al Tampico, a mud affair, had
been washed away By (reshet few day.
previous 10 The 6A.
The three gun heats lately built al New
Y"'n for the Mexican service were lying
~ 'he river above Tampico.
There were but thirteen hundred troop,
1t Tampico on The 6.b, about eighty Of
,hese were runaway negroes from New Or.
ears and Havana; these constitute the
whole amount of the Mexican forces from
I'ampico 10 the Rio Grande.
Late accounts from the army bring The
information that the detach neni of reguat,
and volunteers under Col. Wilson had taker
the town OF Reonosa, without opposiloH
II was thought that the navigation of III,
Rio Grande was practicable to Camargo; II
50, that town would be the next in the or
der Of conquest. From this point (Camar,
go) preparations would be made for pene-
rating the interior.
Intelligence had reached Matamoras OF
The death Of Gen Torrejon. 1t is said he
died of fever. After lhe battles of 81
and Oh Of May, ii was thought be was kl'I-
I'd in one or the other of ,hese actions
lie was the commander of the Mexican di.
vision that captured Captain Thornton.
command.
There was no certain knowledge in th'
American camp as to the position Of the
Mexican army, but It was generally sap
posed to be al Monterey. Ii was also con
fdeniIy asserted that GenersIo Aris,a AM
AmPudia had both left Ihe army for iht
capital, The latter charging .frsia with hav
ing betrayed the army, and Arista charging
Ampudia with cowardjce.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
FROM YUCATAN

COmpeachy papers to the 9Th inst. have
been received. The Yucatan Congress
was still in sessions, but expected TO adjourn
on the 20h inst. They were discussing
he property Of separation from Mexico
with the greatest earueslness, and the gen.
eral impression was that before they ad-
ourned, YucaIsn would be declared inde-
pendent, The U. S. brig Somers arrived
al Campeachy on the 4ih Instant and the
Lawrence on the 9Th, tie latter from Rc
Glando after FIVE days passage. All wei
on board.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Gen. 1ayIor'S FarnD-Gen. Taylor,
IS appears by the following from the Gin
c'nal Gazelle.s in fair way of reaping
other horvesrs than those of war, Direct
ly in the rear Of Newport, on The estate
o. Gen, Taylor, we noticed yesterday
afternoon a wheat field of several hun.
dred acres, will probably be ready tor
IheSlckIe in The coming ten days. Tho
sun has already linged it with a rich
golden hue, and as he lane is gently
lndulaling, the appearance Of The field
when bowing under The influence of the
breeze is beautiful exceedingly. The
berry is large and well filled, and The
whole field gives token of gIorius pro.
mise.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

MySteri0u'.-We have been inform.
ed says ,heArkansaslnreligcncer of the
9th in start, that there is an emls1ry
fro the British Government among
The viii d tribes of indians on our from,
tier, endeavoring, it is said, to excite
them 10 hoslllies against the people
on the frontier. We also learn, from
reliable source, that 400 DeIeware
and Shawnee Indians crossed Red Riv,
er, above Fort Towson, and went into
Texas. Their movements caused con-
Siderable anxiety, as their intentions
and destination were unknown. We
'hiok the story is rather an improbable
one.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Marshal Turenne, when ordered toFIan,
ders, said Il go leaving more enemies in
France than shall find in flanders"
Marshal Turren, when ordered to Mexi-
co, said Il won't go, because shall have a
fire in front from the Mexicans, aud anolh'
er in my rear from Washington.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
CAN.AL COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM b. FOSTER, ir.
Removal.

The Office Of the COLUMBIA DEMocnAT'
has been Removed into the new Buok
Building, South side OF Main street, few
doors below Market.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

We are requested TO mention, iha, the
Sunday schools of EspeyIown and Light
street, will celebrate the 4th Of July, in q
grove upon the farm of Jacob Melck ESQ
about one mile north OF Espeyiown. The
neighboring schools are requested 10 Join
in the celebration.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

Paiyi0iic Germans IN TFJ8 II
nong The many pleasing ncii~n's Of
PATRIOTISM exhibited in the 'wal cxt,,r-
nen,,' the conduct Of large numL,r
# German emigrans in Tex,s deserves
notice. Upon the arrival at
Galveston of the news thot Gcr. Taylor
wished rein'otcem1n's,one huNdred aud
h1y German emgrants, who had been
IA The country bur tkree ,occhs, organ n
ID themselves into two conp,nies. aud
Isr ID for Gen. Taylors head quarters.
" D. 1r,pjc.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

UnfOrtunate. The wife Of one Of
he Louisville volunteers was much
'pposed 10 his leaving home, and 10 a.
void the pain Of farewell, he left
home without bidding her good by.
Soon after she heard of his departure,
and dropped dead on the floor.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

OnpleaSant,-To wal, in The Post" Office
on The day Of Publication under the expec-
'allon of receiving important news, for an
hour after the usual lime Of arrival of the
mail, and then TO be told, that it had gone
past and an empty bag left in its stead. As
Samieil Weller would say, Ibis is unpleas.
ant very.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

4 iobncoOist in ST. Louis gave each Of
the recruits from that city wedge Of chew
ing tobacco before their departure they hav
Ing given him assurance that 81, Loui,
would nave tshare oflhe honors of,he war
This 'hen may be called the quid pro quo
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

iluda snd thsnk', always felt assur-
ed thai The patriotic SAFE Of L1n'sani
would be among The first 10 rush u th'
assistance Of oar little army in time Of
need well knew, as did also my
officers and men, that she was GAL
lant, brave and noble State hat chi.
vslry,a noble daring and ardent patriot. d.
ism we're ber high attributes. Her vol
unieers have readily abandoned their
homes and business, 10 assist us in the
hour Ct danger. We feel deep debt
Of gratitude TO them and TO you.
The generous and timely action oil
the Legislature Of Louisiana will never
be forgotten by Us; lis name will be
smbalmed in our hearts as a cherished
memorial. We feel that we have only
done ourdu,yyel we csnno bu feel high
" gratjfied 10 have gained The approba-
ton Of our fellow citizens Together
with The love of country, which is COM
mon TO Us all, it is that appreciation
which cheers and animates the soldier
in the hour oil battle Gentleman, l
am unaccus'omed 10 pnoIlc speaking; /
herelore, IN the name OF my officers
and men, 'hank you anu the ps'r'otic
Stale wnlch you represent ior The non
or conferred upon US
> Al the conclIsIon OF his reply, The
General invited 'he committee and all
present 10 splendid COLLATION. which
he had ordered 10 be prepared for ;he
occasion, and 10 which ample justice was
done Numerous 'oas's were drunk. Mr..
Zacharie gave 'OId Rough andReady-~
long life TO him.
Mr.. Carrigon gave Cen. Taylor
Ampuda has al least discovered that
he was TaiIor who understood well
how TO take his measures and that the
officers and army under his command
had shown to the Mexicans and to the
world that they perfectly unde rslood
the ad of making breaches'
Dr.. Asbel Smith gave American
Independence 1t was proclaimed and
maintained hy the heroes of s76.
was confirmed upon the plsin cfCbal.
melte in 'l4-'l5 1t was again assert.
ed and maintained 10 1886 a, the bal.
lie of San J.cin,o. and in 1876 will be-
thoroughly established throupbou, th,
whole exten, of Mexico.'
Rev. Mr.. Ctenshsw, CHAPLAIN Of the
Andrew Jackson Regiment, gave the
ollowing:
Tie Church and State-May they
never be united. We will pray for
the one and fuh, for the other.
The ladies' and volunteers on.ousiana
and Alabama were seperally toasted.
The next day tie committee were in.
yiled to a dinner given by The officer.
# Tie army at the head quarters o.
Gen, ArisIa, 10 M4,amoras.CoL Twisp,
presided. Gen. Tavlor was nresen, A
.o;o..r., 80 ,ho a.,Ianr ,.1 hn,.,,aL
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

It is reported that lhe whole ofhe Cih
b( ST. Johns, Newfoundland, except two
sores, had been burned down on the OIL
Instant, and lhal fifty soldiers were killed
blowing up house to arrest the fire
Eighteen vessels were also burnt in ,he har
Dor.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

John NJ. Reed Esq OF Philadelphia, has
been appointed, by the Governor, Attorney
General in the place Of John X. Kane, ESQ
appointed Judge Of the UntedSlates Cour,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-07-04

The Legislature OF New Hampshire
have passed law dislricting the State fol
The election Of members of Congress.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-07-31
VAR NTH E.NGL AND r.,
Great excitement al Tdiior's Straits and
Thimble Hollom.
ILPGents look IEerep

WILLIAM J. AXE, having just receiv
ed bis quarterly Reports from the
city of Philadelphia. is again prepared to
accommodate customers 10 his line of bur
siness, in the neatest and most fashiona
BILE style, which is not usually offered! to
the public in this section of country
Persons unacquainted with him, may find
his shop On the East side of Sandusky
Avenue, South of ID. & W. Ayres' Store
CUTTING DONE.
He will also attend to cutting, on the
latest and best improved mode, and al
ways insure his work to fit well if prop
ery put together.
Thankful for the very handsome patron.
age tofore bestowed upon him, lie very
respectfully solicits a continuance of the
same.
n. B. All manner Of country produce
taken in exchange for work, and cash nev
er refused. Charges made to suit the
pressure of the times.
Upper Saudnsky, Jan. l6, lS46.-l9-tI
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-07-31
TO Builders.

Sealed proposals will be received a. me
Auditors Office, in the County OF Wyan-
dot, Ohio, on the 10Th day of September
next, for building of stone and brick,
Court house at Upper Sandusky, alter
plan and specifications to be hereafter
adopted by the board of Commissioners.
A premium of Fifty Dollars will De
given for the best draft or plan OF q Court
House. with fire proof Offices Jury
Rooms, &c. in the same, with specihca-
lions annexed aud delivered al the Audi
tors Office of said county Of Wyandot, on
or before the 3D. day Of August next; said
building to cost from six to nine thousand
dollars.
SAMUEL M. WORTH. .auditor.
June A, IS46.--3S-4w.
The Ohio Statesman and Ohio State
Journal, will please give the foregoing .
insertions in their weekly, and forward
their accouns to the Auditor.