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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

TnK RAScHERos 90 MKsico.-The Ranehetos part of
the material OF the Mexican army hall Indians and
Spanish In their exuscton gaunt. shyecd. though
euar In their frames, and dark swahy vsged they
these the Arabs u the American contnent Liv.
ing half Of the time hn the saddle. for they un,a-
led horsemen. with lasso in hand they the
vsst plains In search Of the Buffalo and wild horse The
killing Of these animals and tho preparation and sale Of their
hides are their sole moans Of livelihood. Their
generally consists OF pair Of hide lesgns with sandals Of
the material. bound together with leahern thongs
over which Is blanket with hole In the ecaue large
enough lot the head be thrust out. aud which falls not
ungracefuy their shoulders leaving ample Tor
the play OF their Add to this broad sombrero
and the lsso hanging ready for his grdc and you
have the Ranchcro he appears Of peace. Join
To this long lance with sharp spear head and his belt
Penniuy supplied with pistols aud knives aud you have
The Ranehero member at troop OF bandit or as a sol.
der IN body OF Cavalry. Their power Of enduring IA
ngue, Is almost inc xhausble and teany meal per diem
oierked beef and plantan, sufcos them duriug
These the who comprise the great body Of the
Mexican cavalry and they the Armies Of that nation
what the Cossseks tho Russsnsever on the alert
never to be surprised snd unrng pursuit OF the foe
when plumber. no matter how iifng. be ebt,ined.
Philad. Ledger.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
War Items.

We learn from the Lynehburg yirsinau OF last Thurs
commanded by Capt VIM A Talbot had rendered its ser
wees the Government for the Mexican War We know
something OF the stsrisI Of that corps and
that there will be efficient troops the service
Company OF Volunteers process of organization
Philadelphia to be composed altogether of printers and
newspaper reporters They take with them as
part OF their and ammunition, printing press aad
tyPes-desgnins eviIe and teach the McNieans after
they shall have whipped them This the PeEHsylra-
They will thus be enabled broadcast the seeds OF
truth and justice among the Mexican people-to plant the
germs OF Repubicanism among hem-and vindicaie
their country from reproaeh and misrepresentation"
The James l.. Day and New York sailed from ~ Or
the 22d for Point Isabel the having on
board Cen Worth and two companies of Alabama Volun
and the latter four companies of Col Battle Peyon
regiment-making together 625 rank and file armed
and equipped as the law directs"
The friends Of Gen. VIM. Debuys. of New Orleans, the
late Wing candidate for Governor Of louisiana who enlist
ed in the ranks private soldier but who has
promoted, have presented him with splendid sword.
\ beautiful flag presented to Col. Bailie Peyions
regiment, the 22d inst. by Mrs. Mary E. H. McI;win
OF n. Orleans, accompanied by beautiful letter. breath
ing pure spirit of patriotism, which Col Peyton apprO.
priaiey replied We regret that have for the
correspondence
Ex-Governor Jones' Q: Tennessee has raised volun-
company and rendered services 10 the Governor
that State.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

Phantly borne In their front. to conform in their
practice TO its promises and its acquisitions. More
especially do we held it incumbent upon them to
strike every protective feature from this BILL while
in their speeches in its favor they argue against
the right and the policy of protective duties.
And. surely, when they tender us scheme, we
have right to demand that its true character shall
not be cloaked by fraudulent label upon its front.
Hence, If they shall succeed in passing the bill
now pending before Congress, the organ of the
Nulliiyers in the South forewarns them that 1t
will be unsatisfactory TO that par,y--.-and we rs
sure them that il will not shield them from attack,
for failure to redeem the pledge which was
upon their lips when they went into power
Walkers Report, we admit, came up to the point,
and met the issue manfully. the Bill now
before Congress abandons that issue, by recogni.
zing throughout the principle of protection. leav
ing the extent of that protection as it is now to
be decided by the discretion OF Congress This
is not the entertainment to which the people were
invited; and they not gullibe enough, we fain
hope, to be deceived by the transparent subteruge
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
Editorial Correspondence Of the pieayun..I

bICksSoRr, Texas, May III, 1876
BucksnoE;, BucksnOrt Is pretty name for a place. and
pretty 10 date letter from but At Bucksnort we
and Blcksnor address YOU Ii is locatsd-y,u
cannot ind II the map-near Falls OF the Brs-os
abou, h.Ttytye miles Eorin oi The camp OF the Indan
Commissioners Perhaps, now, you will want 20 know
where that Is. We'll look on the map for the Cbmanche
Peak, then the Brasos down until you the Old
Waco Village destroyed some years since by the whites
and you viii be within few miles Of the spot Ii is de-
ghuul section OF county, healthy believe and will doubt
less be thcky setIsd.
Ia my last dated the camp of Gov Butler do not
recoec that mentioned the number OF Indians present
cannot do 1t but say that the post oak woods
tie vicinity alive with the red children Of the
and the praes -cse Maras baud alone OF adde's md
Iones numbers between sDG eght hundred He is
G small KEEN naty l'iie fellow, great friend of the
whites speak Spanish and several Indian tongues and ex
ercises great influence. Then there is delegation Of
ChIckasaws under old Suck~lkee- -flbbi-!f have
left any OF his beg his pariOn-whl will have
weight bringing the Western tribes TO
Chilly Macintosh s also on the ground with delegation
u Muscogees Creeks, and accompanied by an old chief
Of influence, with unspe..abie, to say unpro-
nOunceabs Judge Hicks too. the CAMP with
number Of CneTokees; Campo and Placdor, Tonkoway
chiefs with between and hundred of their peoue
the Casiros and young FlaccO with small delegation Of
Lpans; aud besides these lot OF other small tribes 10 sag
nothing OF the Camanches When they are all IN there
will be as formidable crowd Of Indians assembled has
been seen IN many day They are all supplied with fresh
beef and salt 10 their sOmachs content and some Of them
the TOnks especiay-wOud like IL II they could remain
IN thet present comfortable quarters until the millennium
At TOneys TTeding House, on my way here met
with Col. smith and Gen. Nofahouse Texan Indian Com
mI-sOners their way 10 Gov. BIrer'- camp. They
toe general orders OF Gov. Henderson calling for
four regiments Of rfemcn FOR immediate service In Inc
field At the same place witnessed tho isle OF Mex.
can prisoner, G lad whom toe Camanchos had taken al
some rancho the other eide Of the Rio Grandc TO Mr.
George Barnard, Of the traders. The pnce Of the lad
who was smart, intelligent little fellow about ten years
o! sge-was one hundred dollars in goods, and II wa.
study watch the good hearted trader
and the Camsnche CHEF chSersd about the price Of mis-
freedom
lshaI probably cross the Brasos AZ Nashville and lake
Lagrange IN my route TO Corpus Christi Point Isabel that
being the nearest rosd You shall hesr from me from the
first pOst-ofice / reach g. W Y
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

Nh Walsh the Paris correspondent Of the National In.
elgencer in his last letter. speeulaes briefly upon the
probable stability of the Orleans dynasy. "Ii common
idea (he says thai the royalty and dynasty may
preserved and long after the demise OF LOUIS Philippe
from the constant diffusion OF personal Interests in them
the increasing devotion the arts pursuits and gratca.
lions OF peace and from the general apprehens Of
worse state OF things to by organic changes and the
sway OF principles and men There might III Il ad
mitcd) be temporary commissions, the Leglmist and
Republican parties strong hopes, and, it reduc-
ed IN numbers still very active and well organized
Throughout the realm. The Government deliberately and
pompuusy monaTch!ce; FkANcE Is essentially Democra.
tic With absolute conirare between the former and
the circumstances dispositions and tendencies OF me
sal country the royalty fall later-the sooner
that there is effort establish anes or to create last
ing popular affections
In another part Of the same letter. Mr. Walsh SAYS -
An official report the number Of political refugees
in France last year, have been IL 2O3 OF whom 717s
were supported by the French government Nearly 1000
Poles included in the latter description About 1000
Po.es supported themselves ], mag be conectured that
the chief business Of The great majority OF them the
prosecution Of schemes OF Instruction the North The
thousands Of Italians and Spanafds employed in the
way for their respective This very
rOus work for the Governments North and South and
uray causes France 10 be regarded the Revolutionary
furnace"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

~ "'"e'sl TayioS's mOdesty in detailing the recent
e'e" on the onner IL not less cOnipeuOas than his skill
as an officer and his courage in the 6eld His d,.p,,eh,
S'ohe ~ u Post) form remarkable contrast TO the
accounts OF the late engagements published in
inc newspapers and make proud Of the officers Of tho
army as we are ashamed Of journalists, Tie tell. hi.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

AiN'sf DIEL-QIite on excitement says the Pits.
s,is ynfchc.e was 0ccusionsd Boo WosviIle OHIO on
h9nday' ~ quarrel between Mr. a. M'Bans, editor Of
.' fAhi0i' paper published al that p'acc and Mr. j. W.
JENKINS me fosimaster Some difficulty had occurred
o.,"een mem felhhon 70 the delivery Of The formers
papers end tho editor expressed hi, opinion 10 IA, pr,
masef' with eonsidsfsble point and force. The r. NJ
'odh him ihs' he MBane dare not sk 90 10 him on he
ohe soo o. me nVer' IN Virgins. ron the word accou
tered g. be wss" the man NJ Inc ma, ,.r,,.d 49,, 800
sna pulled aeoss inviting he snsmy 10 follow him snd ,sst
h' eourage, Mr. Jenkins II seems declined the invits
n' me sad part 81 the Affair." however consists in 1hi,
~ W".,,ng with hEpistOls, and shooting imaginary Jen.
H-n- n'bane sccdendy shot on one u HE own fingers
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
q. Il. Baldwin. Esq.

is understood that this gentleman, who won hi. way
80 rapidly to public favor during his temporary connection
with the Wing is to become Editor part proprietor of
the Richmond Daily Republican, in a few DAYS. The pa
per is to undergo material change in general appear
and will be published after the of the Southern
mail; giving detailed Of the news reaching this
city from the Army Of Occupation. A daily Correspond
en' IN New Orleans to be engaged for the Republican
during Institutes IN the Sputh
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

OF The Coun,ing-Room of this Office has
been removed to the building on Main street now
occupied in part by the Richmond Republican,
and nearly opposite to the Exchange Bank. All
advertisements and other communications from
the city must be deposited in box for that pur-
pose at the Counting-Room, or handed to the
Clerks Of the establishment.
May 2sth, ls46. If
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01


In the county OF Hanover on Goth MAY Mr.. Fr ,sc,.
DoswtLL, rect OF the late Paul T. boswell and sister of
esss Robert Temple and ii. d. Gwsihnley Of this city,
In this city, on the 18th OF May. Mrs. ANN HARMON
BROWN, wie OF Edmund Brown, ESQ., liz the SD wear of
her age Mrs. Brown had many and sore ,raIs h
had buried some very promising children and had for
endured the pains and eebleness Of complicated
yetn all her siicuon she patient, calm and uncom
planning She became member of the First
Church IN this city, while the late Dr. Rice wa. m p,.tor
ana continued from that time TO her death ador
Tune OF Cod her Saviour. Her funeral attended on
last Saturday afternoon from the First Presbyterian Church
In this city She will long be remembered by many piou,
persons as one IN whom Christ lived and reRned Her me-
mory Is blessed She has left husband five sons three
SISTERS and numerous connexon and circle of friends
who knew her worth and feel their own loss
W City papers are respectfully requested copy
In ST. Louis on the 18th of April the 22d year of hi.
age, JoHS e LEWIS, eldest Of Mrs. Dr. Lewis, of
Seoitsvie. Albemsrle The painful intelligence of The
death OF this esumsbe young though long
comes too soon to fall upon without producing thai
feeling OF acute sorrow and which follow the
loss Of those whom love. Mr. Lewis threatened viii
disease abandoned this for the Southern country in the
hope that change Of climate might amelorate his dso
der But he has been separated from scarce two year
when we are assured OF the impossibty Of meeting him
again this earth-yes the fatal has arrived
and the lie which gave US much pleasure is cheeruy
returned TO him who first created From many eydspce
which the deceased Of change Of heart before
we can sooih our disappointment seeing him again
with the hope that ere this he is enjoying blessings which
belong not 10 this destitute earth For bereayed
mother, whose grief other reflections can soften whose
distress no other tongue could much mitigate many as
suranees were left after disease had far
MS energy a 10 disable him from writing that would die
IN pesee.hat he sensible Of the fogiyne
OF his Maker towards him. and prayed that she would NOT
geSe Tor him. but rejoice in his removal from this world of
nceumulaung trouble. lie well known in this his ma
tive town. and all willing TO his sune
Nor qualities does the melancholy tdngs of his death
come upon US all with appalling sadness Peace be TO his
spirit!
srhe Richmond and ChaOpe~iRs paper. are requested to
copy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

fEsr AaRrAL oT Gonna Rich CarEo.-We have
atengh something from the copper region u Lake Supe-
nor besdss Of the richness and vaus Of be- miner
as The steamboat Franklin, Capian Edmunds arrived
yesterday morning having on board seventy FIVE Of
copper, from the Cliff mines belonging Ptsburg and
Boston company. The csrRo, understand, is valued
81 ihfee thousand dollars In tho msgsea wo saw there
was large sprokng Of silver which gives them grost val
ue. We saw finger ring, which We arc informed ~ss
hammered from the nshve metal being shout half and half
silver and eopper.--Bgfalo Pilot.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
The Mexican Accou,,-

paeh'h' IN another column an account Of the bonn
s' between inc Mexican and United States forces
at Matamoras and Fort Brown. eopied from A., Me-.
ras paper Subsequent events render the vaunn of
mexican editor still more ridiculous than would otherwi.
nave appeared IT, however his account Of the ,riy, da
mage sustained by the town. and Of the small number of
killed and wounded among the Mexican troops be true We
'here has never been known an instance of such
expenditure OF powder and ball on both Sides
be received like OF our owu) evu 60. ,,J..
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Gen. Worth and Lieut.. Blake.
Extract Of letter from Gen worth, dated New Orleans.
MAY Is. 1916

You will probably by this mall here of tho loss Of that
gallant ornament and devoted member ri your CORPS INV
warmly cherished friend, Blake. The manner ,dds mig
nancy 10 our sorrows. He'd he fsen Boo the conflict IN
which 10y Oh accounts boz had especially distinguished him
self regrets would have been 'uroed into envy Ancrbo
oau' on casung aside HE weapon, OF pis.a &C.
cdenty discharged and gave him q mortal wound 80,
ing and ysui1g lin as 3D. you will readily conceive how
depIore bis lyss both gallant end true hearted mend
and on accomplished comfade. lie has lo ~ better
der behind" Lieut.. Blake served with General Worth
throug hDut bic operations in Florda)
"Ow troops have behsged with great inrepidity Every
man has done biz duty. NJ gallant regiment speaks
Tor itself In The Iist n killed and w0unded-vorr6ed bv
the cOos Of The crack MoRcan regiment that Of Tobss
co. Would "a God bad been with them; but ssd fss
ordered Otherwise Thsfe is time ysr BE- bot the begin.
ming of The end sai. tomorrow, and, with Gods bless.
ings will be in line by the 2lst"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

u Among the articles which attracted special attention
at the National Fair were some highly finished Fowhug
Pieces and Rifles prices ranging from $50 $50, made
by MI Samuel Sutherland, Of Richmond They are said
to be only cheaper but better than the imported
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

Tvs You've JfsuY HEso WouvoEp-ws regret to
earn from the Newark Advertiser that tho gallant young
Gilbert Dudley, Of that city, who recently Distinguished
himself BY skng captive Two Mexcsn soldiers, single
handed' was severely wounded In one of the late brilliant
engagements, by six pound bs, which took out
large piece Of flesh from his high Iis thought he will
recover lie s only 10 years Of age.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
4 Sale OF Refreshments.

The ladies OF the Revd Mr.. Styles eongrc CATION intend
having sale OF Refreshments the Lecture Room OF the
Church this evening We ask ios the occasion large CON-
Pany and liberal purchasers.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

Mr.. KEyDALL.-We learn from d.. Beard, who was
travelling mpanion with Mr. Kendall 10 the Camancte
country, That upon hearing Of the commencement OF hos
ues on the RIO Grands, c0BJrsres fondness for adj
venture took military turn, and he started for Matamo.
rns IN company with other person They left Dr. Beard
shout sO miles above Houston, aud supposed they could
De able 70 reach the American camp ten or twelve day
Hmey meet vi no accident they with the army by
this time DR.. Beard informs that AZ he got into hs
settlements he found the Texans turning out in con-
1deIabe nlmbera llr the MaE.-M n P,cnuuu.
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CsrrssPSsdeaes Of hs Fre4sr,cksSHrg RAesrd.r.


Dear SHY on have this heard OF the glorious
victories achieved by Gen Tsyor the h and 9Th Nav
inst They were hard fought battles showing that we have
greatly moderated the military qualities OF the Mexicans
until Captain Mays charge. General La Vega the So
cond IN command OF the MeNicsns who here a prisoner
OF war, attributes the of the Americans enrey to
the rapidly with which their artillery served lie says
ha IN other a;.s ,he Aexicsns by no means behind
the Americans that IN these battles there but 1900
MeNcaps, and that the greater part them being cavalry
could not be called lnio action. lie says moreover
he considers this only slight skmishng, that their will be
some hard fighting yet.
Our administration is universally condemned here for its
inadequate and Inefficient preparations for this war The
fleet sent TO lombard San Juan de Uoa entirely too
weak Tor such 4 Tremendous undertaking. On the land
however, the honor Ut nation will be saved by the
prompt and patriotic rally Of the 1000 volunteers of Lau
SLAMS, and the Others only awaiting transports. Let the
Federal Government bus authorize 1t, aud Louisiana will
alse IOouO men, who will march into he city of Mexico
before next irosi Every body here eager for the fray
Oar city hAe military camp; every other man yoa meet
IL 10 some Of uniform All conyersat on in the rect.
is drowned in the perpetual Of the drum
and shfiii whistle Of the fife Here comes ion, line o,
rough looking halhorsc hai.agator boatmen with some
dirty looking Banner-inscnbed with some such ralyinp
cry as To the Halls OF the Mon,azumas;"-"To the res
cue" &c.
iaere, with long and ungraceful strides awkward f.
CURES but bold and brave looking faces comes dvach
menI OF Coonade boys Tom the swamps pny woods
LOUISIANA Here Is numerous body of elegantly dressed
gentlemen, OF proud pert and flashing eye with the
graceful and genteel forms ginape-preceded by mag
nihcen Band, oil the while dscoung rapturous
sic These the Creoes, the representatives Of the an.
cient population.
But ha ma look those swinging frollicking hu1za.
ing fellows, with ar-pauns and tOwsers handling their
muskets ike maring spikes, and looking almost ashamed
OF their position these are those sangest OF all
Phoses sailors tGrned soldiers they style themselves
boiled lob. ters."
But IN the small compass allowed me- would be impos-
sibe to describe the molly crew that continually pouring
into city. One company Of the widest and mos des-
perate fellows ever saw Is commanded by a Methodist
Parson most Pous and excellent man. and elegant
er tie has however great taste for fighting. and II Is
common habit with him. when he Jeels call to lick any
saucy fellow who may get in his way. ask for tempora-
~ dismissal from the church, and when he has the
Job he applies TO be readmed into the church. lie has
obtlined dismissal for six months IN order to lick the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

The Presbyterian Church, recently erected in N,,,h,
ton County for Rev Mr. Locke was dedicated y, ca -
Sabbath, May Ia Dedication Sermon and Prave, Nv ,b
Rev D. Mitchell of Bcdord-Address to the peopc ,rd
Minister by the Rev. Stephen Taylor Of Pe,er.burg,h
Benedieuon by the Rev. n. c. Locke The ASSEMBLE, g,
attendance wss unusually arseand the exercises THROUGH
out were remarkably solemn and deeply in,eres,iny
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

IL Reverdy Johnson, Esq a. S Senatr in the course
OF speech at pubic meeting in Baltimore a few DAYS
ago gave as his opinion founded upon tie best autho
~ but such authority he permitted TO speak o.
that England desires that the war with Mexico NAV soon
be closed that the blow ofhe United States may be prompt
and decisive and that there may be ProOnguon Of the
horrors Of the str-ten
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

Coz. MlSrOsH.-Leters the 18Th inst. from son Of
Col. Mcintosh, Point Isabc to his friends in n York
las learn from the Courier and Enquire give reason to
hope that he will recover from his wounds He had been
brought TO that post and was receiving every necessary
ienuon. Says the sons letter.
Father had his horse from under him. when four
rushed from the thicket and fired upon him; one run
spear through his neck, which out at the back side
and pinned him TO the ground They then renewed their
endeavours kill him, but failed doing though ihey
broke his arm"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

DUKL INDIANA An affair OF honor came of on Thursday
sstn lndana,ab thirty miles above Louisville between
two gentlemen OF Lexington, named James G. Jacksou
and Robert Patterson. Hon. Thos. +. Marshall was the
second OF the former and Geo Cnenden second for the
latter Shots were exchanged without effect and the mat
ter amicaby adjusted Alady tho cause Of the diff
In.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

TH UNITED STATES MEpIAroR.-Tho Argentine
News OF March 18th. that Minister by authority
OF his Government had offered the mediation OF the United
states TO terminate the between the Argentine Rcpub
tic and the neshborog Republic, or independency OF Pa
rayguay and both parties had accepted it,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01

" d. 5. kauimsn, Esq., Representative In Congress
from Eastern TeSos, left New Orleans for Washington
CITY on the 18Th. His majority 1909. Its ye, uncer.
tain who Is elected froU Western Texas.
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j. The Slavery Question Is undergoing warm discus
sion before the General Assembly the New School Pres
byteran Church. now in session in Philadelphia.
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MARRIEn-
DIED,

hRaven'wood kana~ ha the residence Philip Rcoes houp
son. ESQ, the 18th OF May by Nash JOHN l.
CON- ESQ., OF Riehnond, to Mr., CoRNEI.IA STREET