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Their, OF the artillery BATTALION was wounded by mu.kst
ball In the action OF the sth Ga this day. est Daniels
acting A. d. c. had his horse shot under him BY cannon
ball. Capt Mekavet. OF the 9Th infanty and acting field
officer Of his regiment had his horse shot under him by
musket ball the 9th.
cannot close this report without bearing testmon, n,
the zeal and efficiency Of the brigade staff The highest
praise belongs 10 Lieut. Chase I'd artillery Acting A.xi.
tant Adutant General and Lieut. Daniels I'd artillery Br
gade Commissary acting Abide camp fof the with
which they communicated my orders from point 10 point
aud tho GOODNESS and courage they displayed under
test hre In both these battles.
My thanks also due TO Mr.. John D. CoIzeus of ~
YORK city, who rendered valuable assistance by transmit
ting with intelligence such Information had occasion
from time TO time to communicate.
IT'S impossible To eunncratc all the instances person
al bravery conspicuous these days II may confident
asserted that IN their passive exposure the deadly Ere
OF the onemys batteries the plain o Pao Alto the
uude high moral courage hardy vaor and perfect dcip-
hne displayed by the troops, have few psa els the his
tory OF war, while the battle Of Resaca dc Ia Palma will
long be associated with deeds OF hero and u,repd a
nng which can never be surpassed.
In the action OF the Sih the artillery battalion lo,t in
Killed one sergeant, one corporal private; wounded
ono eaensnt two rruheers, one musician, aud Eve pr
vates-sggregate, twelve.
The sth infantry lost killed four privacs sixteen pri,ato.
mouueu-'o'si twenty, (including missing priyalcs)
me Hnefy company had wounded ioned
o'eer. one sr,,feer, aud two priyaies-iolal four.
On the 9Th the companies in Capt McCalls command
belonging to the artillery battalion Lost I'm killed ON,
Porai, two prNaes; wounded sergeant and four pr
vates-total, ton. -
Tho 9Th regiment Of infantry on the 9Th lost, in killed
one subaicrn four oficers and ,hr,,
privaies-tota eight; wounded seven officer. n,n.
tam and six snbscrns) eight officer.
seventeen privaes-aggregate thirty two.
nave inc honor TO be, very respectful y. your obedient
'e"ah' w. q. BELkNAP.
Captain w. w. S. BLIss
Asst Adj. General, Army Of Occupation
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Report Of MAJOR It. Stamford.
HEADQUARTERS 5ru INFANTRY,

Camp on iAe Field Of Battle, Nay 10, isi6.
sR In obedience TO your orders have the honor
port that IN the action OF Pao Alto, sh Instant the
9TH infantry placed the extreme right OF our line
Alter sustaining the cannonade tue enemy for about
OF hour, the regiment ordered turn
me lett HANK ct the enemy, and detached that pur
pose, advancing nearly half mile the RICH, and front
the cavalry OF the Moxicins with two pieces Of artillery
IN New extending themselves, apparently for purpose
OF ouhankmg us Ga the near approach Of the enemys
cavalry, the regiment thrown square, with Capt
Walker of the Texas Rangers aud twenty mounted men
on our right The enemy commenced an irregular fire
upon our square, as they advanced woundng three four
OF our men, aud continued do until within about fifty
yards. when fire delivered from one front an The
square, killing several and horses aud causing the
enemy 20 rete. Our tire followed by the rifles of the
mounted men. Al this moment Lieut. Ridgcly with Two
pieces OF his battery support and poured in
destructive lire at grape and canister the enemy now
IN iu retreat towards his right The regiment remained
this ground for about halt hour when we w,ro order
ed 10 take position the right OF the new line which had
been formed by throwing forward right: the enemy
having changed hs front nearly 10 his first
line Here We received fire from the enemy's
batteries, woundng corporal OF color company and The
color sergeant slightly. A. II night We were
ordered up Tor the protection OF the train; the cannoua
ding from both sides ceasing at dark
In the bate OF the 9th the 9TH being in advance aud lin,
enemy being discovered ia 'front.' regiment was order
ed into the ehaparal the left o road and directed
10 advance as skiFmSiers and push the enemy The
ehaPaal at first dense and almost conse
queny the regiment became much separated and extended
rendering 1t impossible advance with much regularity
severe canonadng from both sides began mingled
with Tremendous fire OF muskeIy. In few moments
The order given charge the enemy batteries; which
was promptly done by cavalry and infantry snd the enc
mys guns were all captured. Ia this bran, exploit the
9th bore conspicuous part portion Of the regiment sue
cesiuy resisting the attempt OF the enemy TO recapture
those guns on the right Of his battery remainder OF the
regiment being extended towards the right and mingng in
the severe and close engagement which was there going
on aud was gloriously terminated
During the action OF this day, Lieut. Colonel Mcintosh
and Captain ilooe were severely and Lieut. Fowler slight,
ed anil,
y-hVe wounded many Of them severely.
In conclusion, wall only add, that all both officers and
men, did their duty in most gallant manner determined
TO conquer the enemy perish IN the conflict
have the honor to be, very respectfully your obedent
servant I. STAMFORD
MAJOR sta Inf, Commanding Regiment
Col. d. f. TwIGGs,
Commdg. Right Wing Army OF Occupation
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DsioooV CiNf, RElloI % - PaLsa


On ne BaiHs Ground Nay 10, lsiG
SIR Having been detached from the headquartsrs Of nv
regiment With my squadfon and setting under the imne
diah orders oi the Commanding General during the &C
ions OF the 9th and 9Th instant becomes my duty 10 re-
port The services which the squadron had the honor 10
command rendered during those actions
You afo aware that my hfst orders on the 9th were 10
strengthen the left flank Of the army and sustain Lieut.
Duncans battery In this position lot four horses killed
and two wounded
About half an hour before sunset received oders 10
proceed TO the oncmy's left nnk and drive IN his cavalry
IN ,tecuuon Of these orders und while pass NJ tho Gen
enJ MS siah the enemy concentrated the fe from their
batteries upon ne, killing of ny horses sud wound M
I've men lsueooedod IN gaining position on the onoiny's
loi' with view Of charging his cavalry but found him IN
spch otee as 10 render Intellectual charge from my small
command, snd hersiore returned obedenes 70 my in
strueuons 10 my hfst position, where reainsd until the
close Of The seton, which efminaed very shortly SITTER
instant
On the morning Of the 9h my squsdron vas seuysiy
employed IN accommodating tie ehspansl In sdvanco Of the
hold Of the oih aud the sdysnce Of the army took my
position ~ the advance guard. When about half mile
from the position which the enemy reported 10 have
iaken was ordered TO halt and allow the sruory and 10.
lan'y TO pa's, and awat further orders. remained in
THIS position about three quarters Of hour WHOM ro.
ee'ed orders " report wid my squadron 10 the General
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ne victory Of General Taylor on the Rio Grsndo 4.
os-rng event in the OF an that ha.
scarcely exceeded the first year OF It's eIistenee."
W This Is the opening sentence Of an article in tho
on'on highly commended by the editor of paper
'oing Mr. Polk and hi. Political Family" who accord
ing TO their eulogisi, clever set Of fell
lows by what right however do Mr. Folks eourtiers
I'' Tor MN the credit Of Gen. Tsylos victory against
the "i-aru odds" he was sen, to encounter IL will
'a'ny be brilliant Administration il it thu. sppropria,es
To Itself the aboos Of when they turn out well and
throws upon its subalem tho blame Of every failure or dis
aser that may They may steahy claim the honor
OF adjusting the Oregon affair by their "new policy . but
we protest against the transfer OF Gen. Tay hsean
cd laurels 10 the brow OF James n Polk
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AdJulant General Army Of Occupation.
CAMP OF The ARTILLERY BATTALION, FIRST
NEAR MArAMoRAs, Mexico, MAY IL

CANf OF THE ARTILLEEY BATTALION FIRST BRtsApE
NEAR MArANoRAs, Mexico, MAY IL, 1916.
SIR: Agreeably your desire to- day. hayo the hon
OF TO report that pursuant to your orders on the 9h in
sant my command Consisting Of the four light comma
MES OF tho bngade advanced on the raht Of the road
snking artillery. aud about eighty yards from h The
moment the hTo Of the enemy heard, FASTENED the
battalion, marching by the right flank in the direction
OF the pond until stopped 10y the thick chappaal when
was laced 10 the 'front.' and advanced IN the direction
OF the enemys battery (C) IL being mmpossibe TO get
through the chSppansl advancing in line of battle order
Cd an advance by the heads Of companies and have
the line reformed 5 soon as we could get through
matter that seemed difficult, u impossible. We had
advanced thus but few PAGES when discharge Of
given by the enemy towards tho battery and from
our right and rear This rendered n corresponding
change on my part necessary. Accordingly ordered the
battalion to deploy skirmshers facing the pond from
towards and to advance through the chapaa as far
a. possible The moment this dopoyment was attompt
ed heavy and well sustained fire Of muskeTy was opened
upon US from the opposite edge Of the pond and kept up
until the enemy retired. The chapaa too dense for
the men TO charge through; but they maintained seady
the action; when, my observation confirming the re-
port OF the officers and that severe cross fire of mus
kerry, which had been opened upon from the left d.
came from friends Withdrew the battalion about two
hundred yards and then moved up tho road report for
orders Cen Taylor 10y his Adjusnt GeneraD directed
me TO sustain Lieut. Duncsns battery just about to pursue
ho enemy, which ! did until II halted here.
The behavior Of the company, officers and men, was all
that could be desired. iee under especial litigation 10
Capt J. b. Scott, 4 artillery for the assistance rendered
me las an acting field offcef throughout tue day.
give return OF the killed ~ aud wounded t9l below.
Very respectfully, your obedient so'vant
&. y. SMITH.
Capt I'd Art, Com. Bait. Light Cos, LIST Brigade
Capt GEORGE A. Mccall,
9TH Regiment Of Infantry.
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Battles OF the Rio Grandc.
lOHeioi Reports Concluded
Report Of Captain L. n. Morris.

HEADoUARrKks 80 ISrASrRr,
Camp on Battlefield. near MsfsmOras, Nay 10, 1886
sik have the honor report that in obedience to
your ORDER Immediately before battle the 9th instant
hs place. deployed the ID infantry ss skirmishcr. on
me ght OF the road the LEFT resting the road the resi-
e advanced rapidly to the front; and after r.
ing commenced, found my command so far advanced a.
10 DC exposed TO Ere from our own and the enc
ys batteries, and, in consequence OF the very dense
ehapara, the regiment became very much scattered.
passed an order down the line for the officers collect all
inc men they could and brng them the engagement
Nhen was altogether the left OF the road returned
myself with all the could collect turned Duncan.
oauery, and Joined in the action on the left flank with
beuieuans Johns, Bee, Williamson, and Hatch ID infan-
ut Lieutenant and Adutant Irons passed into the rgh,
Win lew men aud Joined party under Captain Mccall.
Inc oiiieers near me this occasion did all that could
be desired OF gallant soldiers: they directed the men with
eoones Judgment, and actvity the soldiers too about 30
IN tue detachment, did themselves great crdit regret
mat cannot give full account Of what the regi.
ment accomplished As stated before became scatter.
co. and each othcer was compelled independent
some lew have to regret that they could find their way
Out OF the chsparra in time Join the battle Captain
pMoour dd good service with his detachment by driving
BACK body OF cavalry attempting apiece
ney taken by somc officers aud OF the 9TH infantry
must not omit to notice his report conduct Of Cor
pora oSulivan OF company T., I'd infantry, who fired at
oody OF the enemy and immediately rushed upon them
and seized lieutenant by the collar disarmed him. and
delivered him prisoner 10 Lieut. Graham lie afterwards
went win party under Sergeant Kendall, OF r company
% hianuy' captured gun from the enemy, rolled
INTO the road aud turned officer OF the 5h
infantry There many other act Of dariup
but where all behaved well, deemed unnecessary 10
multiply instances.
lhave the honor TO be, very respectfully your obedient
servant, l.. n. NORRIS,
Captain ID Infantry, Commanding Regiment
Commdg Sd Brigade Army of Occupation
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did 30, and ordered BY the General to charge the
enemys batteries and drive them from their pieces which
was rapidly executed with loss OF Lieut. Inge seven pr
Yates, and Is horses Killed. and Sergeant Muey nine pr
Yates, and horses wounded. Lieut. Sackeu and Ser
geant Story in tho 'front.' by SIDE had their horses KILL
cd under thcm aud Lieut. lnge CALAMITY leading his
platoon when he fell We charged entirely through the
enemys batteries OF seven pieces-Capt Graham accom-.
panied BY Leus Winship and Peasonton, leading the
charge against the pieces the LETT OF tho road and my
SELF accompanied by Licuts. Ingc, Stevens and Saekc
those the direct road and gained the rising ground
the opposite side Of the ravne. The charge was made
under heavy fire Of the enemys batteries which accounts
Tor my great loss After gaining the rising ground the
rear could rally but six men, and with these charged
their who had cgained their pieces drove them
lighting IN person his battery. ordered him surren-
der and recognising officer he handed mo his
sword.
brought him under heavy fire Of their infantry to our
lines. accompanied by Lieut. Stevens and OF my
squadron. then directed Lieut. Steven, conduct him in
safety TO and presented his 10 tho Com
handing General.
From this time until the enemy were routed I was en-.
gsged IN collecting men. who had become scattered in
our lines succeeded in assembling half of my SOU adrou
and Joined the pursuit the enemy he cross
ed the Rio Grande from which returned to camp.
cannot speak in terms Of sufficient praise OF the ste
ness and gallsnty Of the officers aud my
They all behaved with that spirit OF courage and noble
daring which distinguished the whole army in this memo
rabe action, and achieved the brilliant victory OF the
age.
have the honor to be, very respectfully your obedieut
servant, C. A. NAY
Capt ID Dragons commanding I'd Souadron.
AN..ll .a.ll L. N
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Convention Meeting i'm Jefferson.

meeting was held IN Jefferson Oh the 9TH instant
Jacob Morgan Esq in the Chair, and WIN. C. Worth
ins0n Esq Secretary, at which resolutions were adopt
cd approving Of the Convention proposed to be held in
stanton on The 18th Of August next Of Delegates from
oil the Counties West OF the Blue Ridge, for the purpose
OF adopting some efficient system Of action for procuring
from The next Legislature the passage OF calling
Convention amend the State Constitution The follow,
ing gentlemen were appointed delegates
Thomas Grggs, X. n. Butcher J. w Beller : W
Lakeland, braEton Davenport, 5. Eaty, j. C. r. TAYLOR
Geo b Stephenson, John A. Thompson, r. s. Blackburn
- u. wager, Andrew Hunter G.. NJ Davis Anthony
Kennedy, John Humphreys, John II. McEndree r. Par
ran ~ i. Iowner, Henry Shepherd. c. h. Harding b. r.
Washington w. b, Thompson, W. Lucas John Molor.
WI. Turner, Jacob Morgan and VIM Z. Worthngton,
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4 SickIy Ser.

Washington letter to the N. Y. Express says: "Mr
Buchanan IS sick, Mr.. Mason is sick and Mr. walker IS
sek-and every body sick of Mr. Bancroft whether he
Is sick or not himself The 81 80 men are all sick of the
mes and SEX OF the President, aud sck OF their party
and their party is sick of them. In short Democracy
fit."
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GEN. Tnylnr.

IL Is at length ascertaned upon UNREASONABLE authot-
v that Gen. Taylor born in Orange county, in this
State The Louisville Courier says his sister, Mrs Sarah
b' Gray, who resides some two three miles from that
Guy, has IN her possession old family Bible in which
his birth is registered, aud from which it appears that he
was born in Orange county the 2lth November 1884
His father removed Kentucky when Zachary was only
nine months old and he there raised and educated
His father, Col Richard Taylor. an officer in the old
Continental Army, and died about ten years since lie
was an Eecor in that Dstrc, for Jefferson Madison and
Monroe, and for Henry Clay the first time he was can
ddac Tor the Presdencya good voucher for the orthodox
RCpubhcanism Of both father and son.
letter from Naval officer in the Gulf Squadron to
member OF Congress thus describes "old Rough and
Ready"
General Taylor an extraordinary man. and has less
OF the military IN his appearance than any man have ever
seen who wore sword. lie into our camp on the
llh dressed and looking like very plain good
honest, weo do in world farmer search of mar
ke for his crop, with much n single uniform but
ton 10 be about him. We received him with three
hearty cheers But sailors who like such fun would no,
stop until they had given him nine Now outstanding his
tarmerke appearance, the field of battle Is said to be h
very element There he cool and perfectly self possess
ed his only fault general is that he is too an, TO be
found in that par, Of the field where the balls y ,hcke,-
similar description of the Hero of the Rio Crande is
given by Orleans correspondent OF a Philadepha
paper, who adds THE South and West are ON fire for
Taylor as candidate for the Presidency, though those
who know him doubt whether he would accep, it, The
$4,000 volunteers, their from Mexico will spread
their enthusiasm throughout the whole land The
Kentucky troops "a splendid OF men, by the way have
already raised The cry, aud singing TAYLOR Song
We fear the Loeos will be sasted nth the nuse They
have great adherence OF political ng-books parteu
larry II they have "yIi er kirers"
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III Senator McDuTFE has been elected Chairman of the
Committee of Foreign Relations in the Senate We gave
yesterday the result OF the first days baoung The
next morning. Mr.. Archer asked hst his name might be
Withdrawn from the The following ballots then
took place
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SECRETARY Mnrcr-

The Southern aud Western papors have by no mean. 90
heh an opinion Of the business qualifications Of the Sec
re'arY Of the War they ought entertain II that fune
honsfy entitled 10 half the praise bestowed upon him by
the Executive Organ. recent letter from Mr. Marcy Il,
Gov Johnson Of Louisisna, informing him that such Of
the volunteers as had been the Rio Grandc from
Lou'sisnn under Gen. Tayofs requ,on Ior o.s period
than year will be disbunded has excited considerable
feeling The Pieaypno says "lt will be difficult TO please
public officer who Is taken by afcrhoughs in ihs fash
ION. When tho President put him In the War Depart.
ment Il was - clear Of BODY snaicng 40 was eve,
Committed. lie was buried In oblivion and hi. srbun,-
uon was wonderful exhibition Of rcsuuoctionay pove,u
Similar disoontent prevails ~ Mobile, from the sam,
esuse Several companies Of volunteers were In that c
shout 10 embark, when orders we're received forbiddn
Their Departure unless they would consent TO serve twsv
months The Consequence WIS., they a returned to esmp
70 i'ko seton upon the conditions prescdbod Tn,
Mobile Advertiser says "Shoud vOuutecr. ever be gan,e
agan where Will Messrs. Polk aud Marcy End men supu
and 'y enough 20 come forward sficr such Treatment
The volunteers have received on this occasiou7"
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j. There seems to be some apprehension that a new
cause OF discord may between the u States and q
Britain, growing of collision of interests with roear
to the fate OF California. The British government has
ready large naval force in that quarter We see in the
~ Y. Commercial letter from Halifax Nova Social Of
the sth inst which says, that the fgate Endymion a.
sloops OF Alarm and Hyacinth the Vndictiyc, and
other vessels ordered the OF Mexico and will
sail Immediately for that destination.
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DIED,


On Thursday night lasi in the 7h year Of her age Viz
this city. child. who the pride and hope Of an idol
King parent, and the object Of sdmrson and love with all
her friends snd acquantancesnn amisbe and Affection
ato little Fih--
~ bud tnat promised tho sweetest flower
That ever woke 10 bloom within an earthly boworr
ono, whose unearhly traits OF character (e1hbod without
yananco up 10 the last Of her exsencs) too coa
" iofeshndowed that God mover designed this impure
world Of sin and souow long be the abode Of this love
" child; but that llo, In Ills infinite wisdom Intended as
His siw vice but affecting decree hiss shown soon 90 TRIMS
late her TO His realms Of purity and bliss. Her angel
spirit has taken is final leave Of earthly assoosons and
winged it, eternal flight realms beyond tho skies And
thus have her devoted friends witnessed tho vanity Of ell
human efforts TO
"Thero never was m earthly dream
OF beauty and delight
That mingled not too soon with clouds
As sun-rays with the night
That faded no, from that fond heart
Where once itovod to stay,
And lof, that heart desolato
For having fetin sway.
We look upon the sweetest flower,
'Tis wihered snd gone
We Razs upon aar, 70 fnd
But darkness where shono."
~ Her funeral will lake place this Ssturdsy1 morning,
~ o'clock from tho residence Of her father on Main,
between oh and 10Th suesD-to which friends aud o..
quaintsnecs arc invited without farther notice.
DUTY KNIvEs-suporai English make for ale By
u is go GAYNoRE wooD.
DOnTER-ionion Porter Of be', quay q- AND pc. for
abby WILLIAMS tHANALL
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A meeting OF the President and Directors
ted: ~ 'N' WV '""o~"g Resolution was a,lop
s.. nat Ten dollars share be ealei An nm an. -
- ~ conformity with the instructions Of IN. Nv
~ a Of the amount TO be paid on the Is. az July nj -,
lars ON the first Oct. neat ''' '"V' ana Nv" dol
true copy ffam th. ninut,.
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u Senator MSngum. Of N. C., and S. York Ale,
Esq have consented to deliver Addresses on the
o. the Dedication Of the Odd Fellows Hail. a, Harper,
Ferry. ~ .
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tho impershabe glory Of being foremost in rendering M
American Union "lSFLExlBLE IN TlIrH-ISNNoIHIx Is
AhNs :, EDMUND q. GAINES.
- MsIct General. Commanding Western Division
New Orleans, June g. 1916
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" The Charlesiown Jefferson Co.. Free Press of the
le'A ins'' says Many Of farmers are under the
impression that the heavy rains, the scsb aud the rust will
ho' leave more than half crop Of wheat, while other.
think there will bs fully t~o.thirds Of a eroo. -
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~ " ~n .su a. our son-. o'sl,el an
bfAss ooek Iiat sex.sr I,... ., OF
N Invite ats ,,on- INIoes :. aos &C to which
az To the McdicaI Pros...,.... =. =
lily :" hichm0nd.-TheP Physicians of ,L. 90
o. ,. neh@ond are respectfully 10 a,i.pa
Soesv OF virginia al the Once of IN, M, 49,, ~
~ Patterson. On Friday nett = r. NJ "'' ~ WA
, y, 80 - OF hs meeting s In reference Medic, ,o,,.
"oh W ms state ani hoped ~tl b. %
I"' o''e' Of Resolution OF Medical NJ ley of Va
A. 40, ROBERT q. CAnEiI
- Rec S.e