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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15
To Arms! TO Arms .! TO Arms
Ea the I.nIInni Nnnnr unn nI AInLnu,.

Hosuliues have actually commenced on the Mexican
frontier siEy-uiee Of our have been butchered or
taken prisoners Our army under General TAYLOR il sur
rounded by an enemy reported 10 be 600 men, Ills
communications have been cut of with Point Isabel the de-
pot Of his provisions and he has IN his camp a Matamo
rae aions for only 10 or IS days. which may perhaps be
made to last 20 or 30 days.
am the bearer Of a call from Major Cen Gaines upon
the Governor Of Alabama for Volunteers 10 be raised and
marched Immediately for the OF war which are to rem
devious 81 Mobile, there 10 be- equipped sud mustered into
service When shall have received the orders Of his er
oellency the Governor. shall return immediately in
steamboat down he Warrior and Tombeckbee and shall
expect every landing to find brave volunteers 10 on in
this patriotic enterprise. JAMES w. LANG
Adiutan and Inspector Gen1 Of the State Of Ala
Mobile May 1876.
p. s. When the Governor issues bic orders. they will
be sent 10 the different towns on the Alabama River
In addition would remark that Lieut. Lowell ofihe
u Army arrived here yesterday with foil authority from
Cen Gaines 10 receive provide for and muster into the ser.
vice. any and all volunteers in this city who desire
gage the service Of their country At this important or
si4.
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Mr.. Renton,s Position.

In the OF the debate the Senate last Tuesday
Mr.. BENTON read from Proclamation OF Prssi-
dent Paroles OF Mexico, hearing OF the advance Of the
American troops from Corpus Christi the Rio Grande for
the purpose of showing the OF the doctrine
there nigh, be hOsles without tSaT This extract is
important President Paroles stated in this proclamation
that it his night, such, by his act to de-
clare war but that tho august Mexican Congpsss would
take into consideration the OF conflict which they
found themselves and that magnsnmous and suffering
people would not be attacked Nith impuniiy but in the
while, 1t might be necessary repe OF hosi-
and take the initiative regard invaders by ro
ling back upon them the guilt Of disturbing the peace OF
the world that Mexico woud not submit 10 any hostile acl
committed by the people Government # the United
States but that every such would be repused
by all the power Of the Republic.
This passage from Paredes Proclamation shows conclu-
sivey, that ne regarded the Of troops 10 the
Rio GraRde act Of hosites against Merieo which
he bound Teps!ust Pre- ident Polk now argues
reference the crossing the BIO Grande BY Meaie an
uoops-each country claiming the disputed territory as it,
own and each therefore regarding armed occupation by
the other isBasOn Of its soil
Mr. Benton quoted this passage for the purpose Of show
ing only that although there nos tnes there is no
war; but that "he door is open for adjustment Of our diff
feues aud he thought he could see, the language Of
this officer that pesceable adjustment Of them might be
effected So far as he could this defamation IN,
government Of Mexico seemed be willing and ready for
such result il seemed TO consider ihe hoses as pro
ceedng from troops only and there appeared 10 be an
opinion that Mexico ought TO adopt preliminary mea-
sures before she drew the sword"
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Literary.

Robert Chamber the bookseller and publisher Of
Ednbug turns out be the author OF that and
severely criticised book 1.-THE vesges Creation which
has been generally aseribed to the pen Sir Richard VI
vyan-"TES THcusAND YEhE," popular work, hereto
fore supposed to be written by Dr. Warren OF Liverpool he,
been claimed by Rev. George Croy, the production o,
his PEN
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"WEDNESDAY, May 18th.

wEDsrsDAr, May 18th.
Mr.. Anthony led the exercises of the morning
The Journal OF Tuesday was read.
CaPers presented the 9Th (and as report Of the Com.
m''ee ON Missions being the Constitution of the NJ E
Church South. The report adopted. Two dollars ara
required TO make ordinary. and twenty dollars life
member.
copy OF the Constitution was ordered TO he furnish.
to the Secretary OF the Board Louisville.
Mr. Wishtman read the report the committee on EMS
eopaey IN relation TO the charges brought against Bishops
Souo and Andrew, by the Christian Advocate aud Journal
New oTk and the Western Christian Advocate Cinein-
natl, IN appointing ministers border charges when i,
was not ascertaned that majority the membership had
declared 10 favor OF the Southern organization The re-
port concludes with resolution declaring the charges
rely gronndess" and that all the OF tue Bishops
has been in strict accordance with the Plan Of Separation
adopted by the General Conference 1874 The report
was adop'ed
tee the subject of the Wesimoreand Circuit recon-
mendIng that tie Bishops OF the NJ T.. Church South do
appoint ministers that charge after the expiration of the
present Conference year. Adopted.
Dr. Smith presented the report of the Committee on
Finance IN regard 10 the Book Concern The repor re-
commends that division Of the establishment be es
abshed al Louisville Kentucky, and another in the city
OF -.
The question being the filling OF the blank Mr. Drake
asked permission 10 present memorial from Messrs.
Thrift, Lyon Paul and Charlton, Of Petersburg Va nrav
ing that the Book Concern may established In that place
Permission being granted memorial was read
er with smother the subject presented by Bsop
Andrew
The cities OF Richmond, New York. Charleston, and
The Town OF Petersburg proposed fill the blank
Ihe discussion was commenced by Dr. Smith, who was
IN favor OF locating in Richmond and opposed going To
~ orb; DR.. Hamilton OF Alabama, favor OF New
York, and Mr. Drake against n. Y.
Here motion OF Mr. Longsee; CIRCULATING the manner
OF yoting) was submitted, and voted the table.
MI Redman moved the reconsider stion OF the vote by
which the Conference declared itself IN favor of RooL
Concern with fLco diuisions.
A proposition made hold an afternoon session
which voted uown.
Mr.. L. VI. Lee Is entitled the floor when the subiect
OF the Book concern again comes up.
Op Soule.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15
A Great Man Fallen.

IL !. our melancholy duty this morning the
death Of Judge ROBERT STANARD. of the Court Of
Appeals He died Wednesday nigh, last. after brief
Illness having been stricken down by paralysis the
ming Of the Monday preceding great man has indeed
isen-one OF virgnias brightest Iewels-of whose repu
tston Statesman and Jdrist she iusGy proud -
while the community in which he lived will mourn the
sudden loss Of public spirited citiran and of spot
less integrity IL is for u.s. however, write Judge
SIS euogy; that task be left those who knew him
intimately, and who competent proper
performance.
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IIEApOvARTrRs Army OF oocurArlos,

NNAE NAN .HAiANoAAst leAas,l AfRIL 10, 1916.
SIR: have respectfully port that General Artist, n,
rived IN Mhiamoras on the 24h instant and assumed The
chief command Of the Mexican troops On the same d
he addressed me communication, conceived IN
terms, but saying that he considered hosiiie commenced
and should prosecute them translation of his mote ana
copy OF my reply will be transmitted the moment bev can
be prepared. dispatch this by express WHICH - now
waiting.
regret TO report that party of dragons sent ont nv
me on the 24h instant watch the course Of the
above on this bank, became engaged with very large
OF the snemy and, after short Affair." which some siI
teen were killed and wounded. appear to have been
rounded and compelled to surrender Not one of the
has returned, except wounded sent In this morn
ing by the Mexican commander, that cannot r.n,r,
with confidence the particulars Of the engagement or b
tate OF the officers, except that Captain Hadee was known
TO be prisoner and unhurt Capt. Thornton and Lion
tenants Mason and Ksns the other officer. The
~ was siNy-ihree strong
HOsuliies may now ne considered aa commenced and
have this day deemed It necessary call npon the Gov
ernqko Texas for four regiments If vouneers-tyo 4,
be mounted and two 10 foot As some del,y
occur In collecting these Oops have also desired the
Governor OF Louisiana TO SEND four regiments of inan
Try, practicable This will Constitute an anYi
iay force Of nearly 5000 men, which will be REQUIRED IN
prosecute the with energy, and carry IT, as II should
be, into The enemy's country.
uuSt the Department will approvc nv course in this
matter and will give the necessary orders &, the staff de-
Parments tor tao supply OF hi- arge additional force
u law could be passed authorizing the President 20
raise volunteers for twelve months il would he NJ tho
greatest importance fora service so remote from
this.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

UtfttIaTy.--in accordance with determination or
the War Dbstme to send the entire dsposable force Of
The IT, s. Army to'FcFas, tho two companies q Artillery
stationed at Fort Mciieny and tho three companies nov
~ Fortress Monroe have been ordered tho Of
forthwith The whole will be under the command Of Col.
onol BuTor, and will learn proceed by Point
Isabel The companies ~ Fort McfIenry are ?. 30 Afl-
lery Lieut. ToxFuS'i snd X, 4th Artillery, Lict Huvr
baltimore American, May 70.
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mr., very respectfully,
II. TAGLUR,
Bfevet Brigadisr Gent U. S. A. Com'dg.
The Adusnt Gen' OF the Army. WashiaRfsp. %. q
From The MoAIl. Aaverti,rr. Nav 3.

The WAR sFIRT.-There much stir and excite
men' our streets Yesterday occa.oned by understand
ing that Tequsiion had been made the Governor Of
this State for troops TO repair the Of War There
was general beatng up Tor Volunteers and understand
quite number enrolled their nsmes. But the ruth is.
We believe regular fequiston has been made on the
Governor communication, however was received here
yesterday addressed to the Governor by Cen Gaines
commencing him. as IL j. understood furnish three bat
aons OF GOO men EACH for the present emergency and
last evening Cen Lang, AdJutsni General Of the State
proceeded with the Dispatch 10 Tuscaloosa 10 deliver il 10
the Governor Previous to his departure he issued the fol-
lowing handDil
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Ir an adjourned meeting OF sab-erib.r. aud others
81 the Lecture Of Rev Mr.. Stless Church. on
Tuesday evening" 18th May, Ssm' Reeve in tho Chair
and Fred. Bransord Secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Stiles.
Reports handed from the following Colcctor.-
= j. rfy, lsase Davenport, VIM. F. Taylor Rev. William
Duvh, Dr. A. sncsd. Beni Tate. and Judah Myers.
Ia motion. Committee OF seven appointed to no.
inmate officers and managers for the Society;
CossrrKE-B. b. Minor, J. j. Fry VIM r. T,ylor
VIM Allison. DIR. WIN. II. Gwsth,ney, Isaac Davenport
Rev. WIN. Duval.
Tho Committee reported the following nomination.
which. on motion, was unanimously adopted.
Saml Taylor, President.
Isaac Davenport, IL, Vice President.
SaInl Reeve, I'd do do
WIN. Allison, 81 do do
James &. Crane. 18th do do
J. h. Minor, Secretary.
j. j. Fry, Treasurer.
MANAGERS
DR.. A Snead, VIM Sand.
John O. Hob.on. DR.. +. Marx,
Richard whitfield, J. b. Morton,
Fred. Btansfotd, DR. I a. W.,
Mcajah Bates.
On motion, Resoired, That the Collecting Commi..
De requested to continue their exerons in behalf of hi,
cause. ~ " "'''
On motion. Rssoioed, That the Board Of M,o,o., h.
O'Clock. - 'N "''A'' Ut "'o
Closed with tho bencdction by Dr. Plumcr
L. sAML REEVE. Chm.
fRkD. BRASsFoRD, Sec'y.
The COMMITTEE. for obtaining subscribers will l.,.. -
port Their success the Board s nesting on the osh
inst. " WV ~''"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

~ The Roman Catholic Bishops of the United States,
p in number. and each attended by Priest as theolo
ssn arc now holding Provincial Council in the CITY
o. BALTIMORE. AIchbIshop Eccleston prrsdcs
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From the National Tuteliise.e,, Ma, "a

The following the latest of the series of letter, from
General Taylor which communicated to Congress- on
Monday last in connexon with the Presidents Message on
the subject OF relations with Mexico. II contains we
believe the latest official intelligence from our army on the
Rio Grande:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

WHEAr CRnrs IN ILIIson.-An Intelligent gen,,u,,
!ns' from Illinois, the crops never rrom,ed 40 we'll
ne yield Will be atesst one-,hd greater than last year
hoogh last year the yield double that of either Of the
Tour preceding The surplus OF the last crop exceeded
.oooooO bnshes which disposed Of at an average of
% cents bushel realized by the farmer The change
'he state IN the feelings Of the people is remark
aoe' iaAcs are freely paid. comfort and
Sheetiunes' are the blessings dispensed by bountfu
Providence to shaPpy and grateful people.
". Y. Jour of Com
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DIED.

Suddenly, the 18th inst At his residence in this r
m the both year OF mis- age RoBT STANDARD Esq., one Of
the Judges Of The CoURr ATFEALs. Hrs friends and ac
quantances invited attend hs funeral from m. I,,o
residence on Grace street, 10 O'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
Departed this life in Hampton on the Oath ul, in tho
4Oih year OF her age, Mrs. MATILDA T.. BANKS con-
sort Of Dr. Richard G.. Banks, and daughter of The late
Andrew Devices OF Baltimore.
Long time must elaPse the wounds shall cease TO
oeed which have been opened by this dspensson Of Dr.
vine Providence The void be filled which the dscease of
this esumable lady has oceasonod.
In the tender relations Of hie-hose Of wife, mother
and sserMrs b. only all that woman sbould he
fulfilling them with all devotOn-bui by her marked viz
tues was her fortune 10 have impressed herself upon the
community in which 1t was her destiny move.
There was about her gonteness that won all hearts,
meekness which scarcely seemed Of earth; kindness in
word, manner and deed, which made know that she
keeny felt ond actively appreciated the beautiful sentiment
that ITO bless u ~ be bos" and that che regarded those
the purest and bappost emotions Of the soul that spring
from the consciousness Of doing good others e who
ventures this poor offering the altar Of friendship was
never IN her company without feeling himself in the pre
senee Of superior being, and having his conceptions Of
female excellence elevated and refined.
Yet, lot mono murmur at the decree Of Omnpotence
which takes her from among the living Az che lived tho
Christians life, she died the CHRISTIANS death, leaving
to those she has left behind the sweet that bs,
pure spirit re.lives in congenal realms on high!
Departed this life at her residence in Albemarle County
w., April 26b. Mas. WiENrFREp HANCOCK vife on Dn
Vd Hancock in the 45h year Of her see Her surviving
friends have great 60 be consood by the Election
mat We loss her eerna gam She united herself to the
Presbyterian Church week before her DEATH and had
been INDUCING hope In Christ for years Her re
Rous views were very clear and satisfactory er life was
according TO the testimony Of her friends and
ces, very exemplary She left husbsnd and children "a
ho loss Let them weep for her She IL numbered
with that blood bought hrong who praise the lamb forever
aud She Is IN that blessed world where ain and
enter; when God shall wipe away All
from their eyes, and then there shall DO no more de
neither crying neither shall there be any NOR,
pain" She has left the weakness and darkness Of thi
mortal life; aud tiumphs in her Redeemers love in
unolouded eternal day. W.
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SALES OF NORTH CAROLINA TOBACCO. made
May: ~ "
Elkanab Lyons crop, of Granville county, sold TO Jno
Gilmore-Nos. /, ,, I, 8 and 8, at Sl5
Nos. aud 80. No 5 SsI, sold to Osborn.
& Bragg, made ON different plantation
hid. made by b. Hester, Granville county at
hhds made by w. Warren Caswoll, G
hid. T. b. Fleming Col. Myers 20
hid. Of Presley Rowland, 75
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

IL MSssis Savery Co., iron-founders OF Philadelphia
have received order from Government supply
hundred tons OF cannon balls
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

D The ReTd d. PLoIR Of this City will address ths
Edueau0n Association Of King william, a. Sharon, on
ThHrsdsy the 18th May.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

fAskEE ENrERrRzE-Thc Boston Transcript states that
among the passengers by the Coumbiana for Liverpool
are sh boot and shoe makers who about establish
themselves Manchester England, make pegged soles
for John Bull. What next
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

MeiahchOly Accident.--John Aberdeen ESQ
was Killed at Versailles Friday LIST inst by the accidon
tai dschaIge OF revolving pistol in the hands of Wm
Hope Messrs A. and H. had been intimate friends and
most esimable citizens. An inquest was held over The
body OF the deceased and the jury rendered verdict
outing MIR. Hope OF all bame-l Lonisylllc Inur-
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Tfon rHE LADsEs-very Pretty fsr sus..s.r
Wearfhs suhefber bas suppy Of iAdleF
min oe Caster Boots, hoth bek and eolod q eys
a b,.afHi poei-vhieh VIII Be 80 ~ NJ II 80 ~.
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EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA.

Inc exports OF specie from New York from the LIST jan
uary to the LIST May 1916, were $685. 7ss.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15

Gen. Tere, aie Texan minister 70 France, 10 sid 10
re 81 A0stin, dying q consumption, When he IL gone
Texas viii have lost Of her most devoted friends
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Pa..nre of bod Innporlsnt nan Reaa nIII.

The New York Tribune Of Monday ssysl "Tbo Erie
Railroad and Hudson River Railroad bills triumphant
y passed Saturday the former, after three defeats go
ing through the Assembly by very large VOTE The
amendment Of Mf. Bay, Of Putnam, merely
future Lcgsatorcs right alter the location Of this road
with especial reference the Delaware section should
change OF route bo deemed essential the interests Of the
State. This perfectly harmless provision and cannot
impede The acuve End prosecution q the wosk
Non EVEsY WELconE RfoErTION.--h hsppy bridegroom,
landing a wharf few days since, wresd upvn
BY the sheriff with writ snmmonnG hin for
bresch Of prOmi,e Of marriage dsmagss aid % $4,000.
&c. Loais Rspubiicsa.
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Tribute of Respect.

LaNcAsrER CoUNrY CovRT, April term, 1876
Whereas the Court, IT. Officers, aud mombers Of the
Bar, havo heard Of the death Of DANLP MITCHELL,
the last term by which Ssponsation Of providence
there hiss been removed from he on THE bench and
from the place he long occupied In the community in
which be- lived, who has been Tor many years most
useful and distinguished member Of this Court and most
worthy, respectable and exemplary citizen; and whereas
they believe that the memory Of their associate deserves
this tribute Of respect, and that his chsraetsf Tor nte
gritty and his business habits exhibit an orsmple which
ought to be followed byp bic surviving associates and
which should be held up for imitation by MI; and whereas
they sincerely sympaihso snd condoo with the boreaved
family Of the deceased. In the great and rcparable loss
which they hayo sustained 10 the death Of Of tho bos,
Of husbands, fathers, and masters; therefore,
Rssoipsd, Thst in testimony Of the high respeo, and q,
oom which hey eniofain for tho memory and character a
the deceased tho foregoing preamble and this resolution be
entered OF record smong the proceedings u this Cout
that copy thereof be transmitted BY the Clerk TO the wi
dow Of the deceased, aud another TO tho Editors Of the
Wing for publication.
Copy-Tesie,
Ro. T. DUHAwAY, c. @.
THE Richmond Advocate Washington IJnioo. and Ma
fional Infeigoncer reoueated 70 coov1
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NHHHuNb1 IFt1 Way, %,
OF In pursuance of the above order of CD
the paiss named and ne eau., are hereby
at stall Commences 70 execute Ne duties esjoined on
MONDAY, the fsib day of JUNE nen ensuus a. 10 oielo
~ vhsu they Are required auend lhis once duly pre-
with such account. evidence doeumens AZ vii, enab.
faai hose duties and rspou ihsrsfom
my is-vtd n. q. PorTIAUx, Nj. Coz
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WATTS CENTRE-DRAUGHT PLOuGU,

'N'hb following Certificate is volunteered by
- one Of the most experienced farmers in tbi. eoumupi,y
GEORGE WATT a co.
This s certify. have for ,,ver,I month. b..r
one OF Wa, Gun brace and GuAEe Pougbs aner fa s
cohs'ef the bfh fough ever used Though a large two
horse plough cutting wide, uniform fluo 4 ~
remataby easy duuEh and steady that NAV
Dc suoea the whole length Of the land with aad 6ar
mat means Of The CUT the beam may or lowered and
% W s HEht OF zen To increase or lessen the dauztna and
aiming ~ pressure This arrangement simple eae
tive but gives additional strength peraneney 10 The
Az s Poughs perform ike mine land they construct
ed on the same Pfinep) they IN please purebsse
my i5-c2t CTrpIfs ~ spTpp -