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TI'ranslation.


FOURTH MILITARY DIVISION,
Generai-in- Chief
To explain you the many grounds for the just grievances
felt by the Mexican naon caused by the United States Gov
ernmen would be loss Of Time and insult your good
therefore pass at to such explanations
slider of absolute necessity
Your Government, in incredible manner-you will
permit say cxtavagant one if the usage general
rules established and received among all civilized nations
regardedLas not only nsted but has cxasperae the Mex
lean naton bearing its conqueng banner to the left bank Of
the Rio Bravo del Noe and in this case by explicit and
denitve orders of my Government which neither WILL
should receive oulrages require you in all form,
and at latest in the perempoy of twenty four hours TO
break up camp and retire to the other bank of the Nueces
river while Governments regulating the pending
ton in relation to Texas you insist in remaining upon the
soil of the department of Tamaupas will clearly result that
and alone, must decide the question and that
case advise you that accept the to which, with
much injustice your part you provoke us and that
part this shall be conducted conomaby the principles
established by the civilized nations that say, that
the law Of nations and Of shall be the guide of my opera
tions trusting that your part the will be observed
With this view, tender you the considerations due your
person and respectable office.
God and liberty
HEADaUARTERs AT MATAMoRAs,
O'Clock Il. NJ, april IL, 1916.
PEDRO D'AMPUDIA.
Senor Generaiin- CHIEF The United States Army,
Don u. TAYLOR.
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WASHINGTON, JANUARY b. 1916.
Sra am directed by the President 10 instrud YOU T. adj
vance and occupy with the troops under your command po
sons the bank of the Rio del Noe as soon
be conveniently done with reference to the season and
the routes by which your be made From
the views heretofore presented this Department pre-
sumed Point Isabel will be considered by you an eligible po
siton This point, IT, and points opposite
Matamoras and Mier and in the vicinity Of Laredo are
gested for your consideration but you left your better
knowledge to determine the post posts which you
cupy, well as the question of dividing your forces with
view TO occupying two or more positions
In the positions you may take in carrying these nstruc-
tons and other movements that may be made the Of
Rio del Nore may he very convenient if not necessary
Should you attempt exercise the right which the United
States have with Mexico the free navigation OF
tins river, probable that Mexico would nterpose resist
ance You will not attcmptt enforce this right without fur
ther instructions
You requested to report to this Department without
delay what means you may require, any, beyond those
you now possess to enforce and maintain right
to navigate this ver well your views of the mpor
lance of this right in the defence and protection ofe State Of
Texas.
II not designed, in present relations with Mexico
that should treat her enemy but should she
that character by declaration of war; any open Of hos
i towards US, you will not merely the defensive il
your relative enable you 10 do otherwise.
Since instructions given you draw aid from Texas
you should deem necessary, the relations between
that State and the United States have undergone mod
cation. Texas fully incorporated into our union of
equison upon the Executive Of that State for such Of
militia force may be needed repe invasion or TO secure
the country against apprehended invasion.
have the honor 10 be, with great respect your obedcnt
servant, w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War
Brgadier General u. TAYLOR.
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SEsoR have had the honor receive your of this
date, which you TO Withdraw the forces under
my command from their present position and beyond the
Nueces until the pending question between Governments
relative TO the limits Of Texas shall be settled.
need hardly advise you that, charged am, in only
military capacity, with the performance Of specific duties,
cannot enter into discussion of tho International question in
voved in the advance Of the American army. You will how
ever, permit say that the Government OF the United
States has constantly sought settlement by negotiation, Of
the question of boundary that envoy dispatched
Mexico for that purpose and that up the dates
said had not been received by the actual Mexican Gov
ernmcn If indeed he has received his passports and left
the Republic In the time have been ordered
cupy the country up the c bank Of the Rio Grande until
the boundary shall be defnitivey settled In carrying
these instructions have carefully absained from all OF
hostility obeyng in this regard only the letter Of my i'm
sucons but the plain dictates Of justice and humanity
The instructions under which acting will permit
TO retrograde from the position occupy In view Of
the relations between respective Governments and the in
dvidua suffering which may result regret the alternative
which you offer but, the time wish il understood
responsibility with those who rashy hoslies In
conclusion you will permit give the that on
my part the laws and Of among civilized nations
shall be carefully observed.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient
servant.
z. TAYLOR,
Brcrd Brig. Gen. u. s. A. commanding.
Senior General ID. PEDRo AMPUDIa.
Next the letter Of Cen TAYLOR Of the 26th April
published this paper the 18th instant which concludes
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ADJUrANr GEsrnaL's OrYIcr,

WARRINGTON, AUsUsr %, lS45.
GEsERAL am instructed by the Secretary Of War say
Il very desirable that you should keep the Department in
formed Of the state Of the service the Texan frontiers and
the situation Of the army under your command by every OPP
pcuny which may offer. Official Information al short in
ervas now the necessary the country is filed with
ruors OF the movement Of Mexican troops direction Of your
Headquarters also OF matters in relation service
But however exaggerated these reports may be, cannot
tor want Of official tdngs undertake what have
good reason TO believe not 10 be You are requested
therefore, to WRITE but single line by almost every vessel
which may sail from your headquarters for New Orleans
Your last letter. received August th dated from Aran
sas Bay July 2stb and 10 nights mail brings letters and pa
pers Of the 18th, from New Orleans with news from Aransas
Bay, and the mouth Of the Rio Grandc, Of August 18th
send you general orders No A. Of yesterdays date Civ
ing you troops which you hope will not need before
their arrival.
am, General with great respect, your ohedicnt servant
X. JONES, Adj,tant General
General TArLoH,
Commanding, DC. The army Of Occupation.
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Corpus Chrisfi, Teas, September s, 1915.
Sir have the honor report that confidential agent,
dispatched days since TO Matamoas has returned and
reports that extraordinary preparations going forward
there that the garrison does have been increased
and that Consul is of opinion there will be declaration
of decree bad prohibiting, under penalty
OF DEATH any communication by writing, the ontcr-
precauton which has been adopted former occasions,
and caused, doubt by presence here. Nothing def
mite be learned relation the march Of troops from the
interior. body of 5000 reported in march to
Matamoras but the information is vague merit much
confidence. The agent, who intelligent and upon whose
statements good deal of reliance may think be safely
placed says that the Of the people with whom he
mingled is opposed to with us and that if be de
clared the frontier departments OF Tamaupas Coahua and
Nuevo Leon will probably declare themselves independent of
the Central Government, and establish pacific relations
with
This is the substance Of the information brought from Ma
tamoas. notwithstanding lis character, shall relax my
exerons TO prepare for active operations and Of
with Mexico. must express the hope that militia force
will be ordered to join without my requson for it.
entirely confident that will be required.
am sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant
H. TAYLOR
Breuet Brig. General U. s. A., commanding.
The ADJUrAsT GENERAL Army,
Washington, ID. G.
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HEADaUARTERs lst MILITARY DEPARTMENT
NEW OaLRANs fla JUIv % I815

HEADoUARTERs Ist MILITARY UEPARTMENT
New OaLEANs, (La.) JULr 20, ls45 q.
SIR respectfully acknowledge your communication of
July covering the instructions Of the Secretary Of War
the date relative the Mexican settlements this side
Of the Rio Grande. Those instructions will be closely obey
ed and the Department may rest assured that will take
step interrupt the friendly relations between the United
States and Mexico am graed receiving these instruc-
TONS they confirm my views previously communicated
regard the proper line be occupied present troops
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant
u. TAYLOR,
Brepef Brig. Gen. U. s. A., commanding
The ApJurAsr GEsEnALcfthe Army, Washington, D. c.
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Corpus Christi TEXAS, august Is, ls45.
Sir have the honor to report that, by New Orleans pa
pes OF the 9TH instant have received intelligence Of the
paatory steps taken by Mexico towards declaration of
against the United States shall spare exerions
suitably this probable change in the relations between the
counes and the additional force ordered to join me-
nounced in your communication Of July So will, trust,
Bile to do something than maintain merely defensive
attitude the Nueces This will depend upon the demon
STATIONS made by Mexico along the Rio Grande regard to
which the Secretary of War has solicited report.
bed say upon information which is regarded authentic,
that General Asa to leave Monterey the 18th Of this
month, for Matamora with 800 men-500 being cavalry
ea from the source that there 500 regular troops
Matamoras In regard the force other points the
Rio Grande, except the militia Of the country, have
formation do hear that the reported concentration
Matamoras is for any purpose Of invasion have but just
rived at this place. and hope few days to be able to obtain
full and precise intelligence concerning the
of the Mexcans. shah fail communicate promptly
to the Department all such intelligence upon which think
lance be placed
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
Y. TAYLOR,
Brerei Brig. Gen. u s. A., commanding.
The ADJuTAST GEsERAL Of the Army, Washington, d. G.
p s. enclose sketch, prepared by Lieut. Eaton, Aran
and Corpus Christi bays, showing intended depot and
also our present position-For Marcy. IT.
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Wan DEraRTnEST, JULr 8, Is45.
SIR This Department is informed that Mexico has some
military establishments the side Of the Rio Grande
which and for time have been in the occupan
cy OF her troops In carrying out the instructions heretofore
received you will be careful avoid any acts Of aggression
unless actual state Of should exist The Mexican
forces at the posts their and which have been So
Will not be disturbed as long the relations Of peace between
the United States and Mexico continue.
WIN. l.. MARCY.
Bngadier General H. TAYLOR.
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Y. TAYLOR.

Brcrd Brig Gen. IT, s. A. commanding.
Senior General ID. PEDRo AMpUDIa.
Next the letter Of Gen TAYLOR Of the 26th April
published in this paper Of the 18th instant which concludes
the series
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-03
MATHEWS COUNTY.

A, meeting OF portion Of the citizens Of
Mathews, held al he Court House on The 2ls;
inst, Capt, John P. Mintef was called to the
Chair, and H. w. Daingerhed, Esq, appoia!ed
Secretary.
The objects OF the meeting having been fully
set forth By Or. w. a. Spence, Jr, The following
preamble and resolutions were offered and unan-
mousy adopted
Whereas, the time having arrived, for select
ing suitable person 70 represent this district in
The Legislature during the next senatorial term
and the great importance Of The present crisis
rendering il necessary thai perfect uuanini:y OF
feeling should prevail; and being dcsiIous 10 al
lay jealousy, prevent disruption, and 10 promote
union and harmony in the Democratic ranks
throughout The dislrict-Thereiore,
I. Resolved, That the county of Mathews re-
spends most cordially 10 the call for n Conven-
tion, and mos, respectfully suggests 10 The other
counties of the district, that Urbanna in Middle
sex, or Centrevile in King & Queen would be a
suitable place 10 hold said Convention.
2. Resolved, That Or. w. A. Spence Thomas
Edwards, Col w. G. Lane, H. w. Danger6ed,
Esq, J. h. Diggs, Dr. William Shuiice, L.
Bohanran, J. II. Blake, Leonard Richardson,
Colonel Samuel Diggs, Mai. A. James, J. r.
Pollard and Captain ]. P. Mnler be appointed
delegates 10 represent lne county OIL MalneWS IN
said convention.
g. Resolred, AS the sense Of this meeting, tha,
VIM. II. Roy, Esq, of Mathews, whose we'll
known abilities and rare virtues cannot but EN-
sure him and the party the most entire success
is gentleman in every way qualified 10 adorn
the station, and is one whom il affords his fellow
citizens great satisfaction 10 recommend 10 The
favorable consideration of The convention.
4. Re@lred, Thailhe proceedings OF This meet
ing be forwarded TO the editors Of The Enquirer
with request thai they be published
J. P. MINTER, Chm.
H w DAIHGERrIELp. Sec'y.
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H. w. DAIsGERrlELD, Sec'y
ESSEX COUNTY

Al meeting of The Republican party Of Essex,
held a, the Eagle Hotel, in Tappahannock on
Monday, the 10Th Feby, in pursuance OF notice
given al January Court
On motion Of Albert Micou, Esq, Col. James
Wright was called 10 the Chair, and VIM. Fl.
Frank, Esq, was appointed Secretary. Albert
Micou, Esq, having explained that The object of
the meeting was 10 select suitable person 10 be
run as the Republican candidate for TIE next
Legislature, moved that a committee OF fifteen be
appointed by the Chair, 10 confer together and
nominate the candidate,
Whereupon, the following Committee was APP
pointed 10 wit Albert Micou, Edward Powers,
WIN. c. Latane, Or. Jas. c. Latane, VIM. S.
Lewis, Richard Wright, VIM. A. Wright, r. S.
Pitts, Henry johnson, Geo. F. Ramsey, DR.. Jno.
S. Tribe, II. NJ. p Carter Ro. g. Halle, Jno.
Lewis and A. NJ. TRIBE, who, after very briet
retirement, reported that they had unanimously
selected Col k. J. Muse.
On motion Of VIM. A. Wright. Committee
0! three was appointed by the Chair 10 wait on
Col. Muse and inform him of his nomination
and Tie said committee, consisting OF VIM. A.
Wright, a. M. Tribe and A. Micou, very soon
introduced Col. Mnse 10 The meeting, who re-
spouded BY saying, that having been sustained
as he had been heretofore, he could refuse nothing
TO The Democracy Of Essex; that he would ever
stand by those who had SO nohly stood BY him.
BE said he was no quarter nag but somewhat of
four mile horse; that although he had been
thrIee defeated, yet in obedience 10 The very 1at-
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6. Ii shall be the duty oil Inc Commissioners 4;
the different districts as soon as said scacol
| houses are completed, 10 employ teachers OF 90
morals and suitable qualifications, 10 leach H.,
schools IN their different districts, and said Com.
missionefs shall make annual reports 10 lie So.
perntendeDt of the number Of scholars in tri,ion
in his district, and any other information lie nav
lie required BY The Superintendent 10 give: sli
shall give the teachers quarterly al order 10 tia
Treasurer lor his wages Tor teaching san scLco.
said Commissioner shall be compelled 70 serve
one year.
I. II shall be the duty OF The SUPERINTENDENT n
visit the schools, from time 10 lime, and examine
the accounts OF the Treasurer, ami shall give an
annual statement OF The amount OF expenses {,
free schools in said county, ard the numler Of
scholars in tuition, 10 The Second uditor OF ub
lie Accounts.
5. The above schools, when established st-il
be free schools for all Tree white children, res sf:
in each district for one year rrect ding Of lie
ages aforesaid. IL shall be the duty OF all parep,s.
guardians and masters having children unaer
their care or protection 10 send said children 1.
school al least six months liz ecch wear. and al
parents Canadians ana masters thar SHAH fan le
comply with This requisition, shall be fined. w.h.
out good cause shown al The discretion 6! = r,7.
gisraie, by complaint Of commissioner. 0r :.,y
other person. moi less than i've no! more iaan
twenty dollars for every such oiencs-ihe sad
hne 10 60 10 the use Of The Literary Frni-eycept
SUCH child can read. write, aud eypLey az ;art
the Rule o! Three.
Q. Inc treasurer shall give security for inc per-
iormance OF his duties; and, On failure shall te
nneabe al the discretion Of the county court, AZ
likewise the superintendent and comni>sigrc'>,
and il shall be the duty Of The prosecuting all.-.
ney Tor said county, 10 bring all suits anc l-o.c.
cute the same By his own knowledge, or on he
information OF others, against all persons NJ!
10 execute the provisions orhi act, The sane -
any other Of his public duties.
10. There shall lie a poll opened &! lie r..
Spring election, and il majority Of tie legal 10
teIs 81 this State shall he in favor Of he adoption
OF this system il shall go into effect mmetiaeg
and if rejected, The 10 per cent. shall te retained
in The Treasury Of The Stale, and the rlr>sr:
school system 10 continue in operation rs j! his
&C, had never passed.
IL Aud be Hfurthey enacted, That i the alnour,
that any county shall be entitled 10 uncetihe pc
visions Of this act shall be insufficient; 10 >urfo,:
regular school in each Of The districts. isl a lie
the duty OF the superintendent q said cynn,if>i0
notify the commissioners Of The several dIs'ic,,io
meet al time and place designated, and .aey S'a.
make such Just and equitable appointment
among the diliereE, districts, as a maJofy u sal!
commissioners shall think proper.
IL The above officers shall be allowed s,cl
compensation for their services as lie rgut'y
courts Of their respective counties shall thin '.
10 be paid ont OF The county levy.
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MONDAY, MARCH ,, lS4G.
SEN

MIR. McMULLEN from the Committee on
Internal improvement reported the bill providing
for road from the Guyandoite river in Logan
county. 10 The Kanawha River in Kanawha
county. RI, appropriates the sum Of So ,00O.l
On motion Of MIR McMULLEN, MIR. Gore,
The member OF the House OF Delegates from
Logan was granted leave to appear a. The bar OF
the SENATE 10 advocate the bill
The bill being read
Mr.. GORE rose and said: MIR. Speaker,
with much embarrassment rise to appear be
fore this enlightened body. In pressing this
claim for an appropriation from the public Trea
surv' i, will be necessary 10 state some OF The
difficulties which this section Of country labors
under. We have in our county high mountains
and deep vallies-we can't get our truck 10 market
except on horses, for we have no wagon roads;
and we have 10 carry salt, which is bad thing 10
carry on horseback, because it runs and skins the
horses. | went 10 this county in 1908. II was
then a deser, country. Only four families had
settled in the Coal River Valley. went there
because had heard il was good place for a
poor man 10 raise children, the ground was rich
and The game plenty. had not seen the country,
bot from what heard, thought j, would suit
me, as had FIVE children, and found them in
creasins more rapidly than my means OF sup
porting them When started, there was no road
or ndth-l got IoSl on the way, anu Sol UP on
the mountain, where | found that my horse
could'n, get back, and was afraid he couldn't
get forward for there was narrow steep place
Tor several hundred yards, where there was
hardly room Tor him 10 gel down; and il he fell,
he would fall thirty feet and Kill himself. He
was lame, too, and his lame leg next TO the preci-
pice 1 was then, Mr.. Speaker, reduced 10 ne
rcssily; and necessity is the mother OF invention;
so tied a rope 10 the horses tail and guided him
down in salety When | got 10 The county, had
no time 10 build house, bu; stayed in camp all
the winter; during which killed enough game 10
furnish my family with meat, and cleared enough
land 10 make corn. had no fencing 10 make, as
there were no cattle there 10 destroy the truck. We
had no mil in The valley, and we had 10 beat our
corn in logs, and 10 eat the hominy. The
nearest mill was thirty miles beyond the
mountain | wen, TO mill but once in four
years; and that was once oiener than any
OF my neighbors went Our chief dependence
was upon hunting, and game was plenty. went
out one day and killed FIVE elks one bear, and a
painter. didn't want 10 lose the meat, so skin
ned all OF them and went home for salt. told my
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E1r ttc En1Nirer.
TOY nc IINYNVr.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE MATHEWS
SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

TO THE VOTERS OF THE MATHEWS
SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
The term OF Office Of cur esteemed representa-
tive, Dr. John r. Taylor, having expired, and his
removal from among IS preclndins the presump-
ton OF his being again candidate 10 represent
This Dislric; III the Senale OF Virginia, il is time
,ha, the Democrats of The District should cast
about among the good and true men OF the party,
10 make selection Of successor TO The office
which he has heretofore filled. In making that
selection common justice and spirit OF Impair
,iali,y would al once dictate lU The people OF The
district, that the claim Of the county Of Glouces-
Ter. 10 present 10 the Republican party any proper
person upon whom il might rely as an exponent
OF Democratic opinions, and as I'll recipient of
its suffrage, should not be deemed arrogant, bu,
acknowledged as superior 10 that OF any other
county, from this striking fact, that, while each
other county OF the district has enjoyed the prvi-
lege Of sending a representative 10 The Senate
since The adoption Of The new Constitution, and
some more than one, this county alone has been
excluded from the slightest participation in the
honor Of senatorial representation.
Which of her citizens (under the presumption
that her claim will be acquesced in) She may
choose 10 offer 10 the district as The candidate, a
fun meeting of her citizens is hoped will deter
mine; but until that selection shall have been
made, beg leave through the medium Of your
columns 10 presentto my fellow-cilizens the name
Of John w. C. Catett, Esq, as that Of gentle
man fully qualified 10 I'LL the Office in their gill;
To enter into full enumeration OF the reasons
OF this presentation believe unnecessay-it is
TOO common practice 10 puff unworthy persons
through the public prints.
The firmness with which Mr.. Catlet has ever
supported he cause OF Democracy, even under
lis most hopeless tortunes-the boldness with
which he has sustained in his own county The
sinking Ship of our cause, when dsman,lcd by
adverse gales in years past, the united voice of
the Democracy OF Gloucester will proclaim and
Sufficiently attest. The magnanimity with which
he withdrew from the canvass for the same office
four years ago, that he might not endanger the
success of his party by a conflict with friend,
thus giving the victory TO an enemy, the whole
district knows full we'll
simply present his claims 10 the consideration
OF his counlrymcn, based upon his known and
acknowledged merit, with the full confidence that
!hev will not be overlooked, yet as one always
ready, as a true Republican, 10 yield under any
circumstances 10 the voice OF the people.
MOBJACK.