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correspondence Between Gen.
Scott and the war Department.
Head quarters Of The .4rmy.
WASHINGTON, May d, 1916.

Sir:-I have received no orders, as
vet, assigning me to the immediate COM
mand of the army about 10 be raised TO
conquer a peace within Mexico; but !
have been told to hold myself in readi-
ness for that service. From that mo-
ment | have occupied myself, incessant-
", with the vast preliminary arrange
ments which can only be made advanta-
geously at this place, through the respec-
tive chiefs of the general staf'-the adiu-
tant general, quartermaster general, COM
misary general Of subsistence, chief of
ordnance, and surgeon general. | have
been much occupied also in the distribu-
ton of the quotas of volunteers needed
among the several States; in apportion-
ing the horse to the foot; in the study of
the routes of march and water conveyan-
ces for the several bodies Of troops 10 the
best points IN the frontiers of Mexico; in
the study of the northern interior, and
the southern routes Of that republic; in
looking to the means of trans portation ON
the Rio Grande, TO and BEYOND that riv-
er; in determining the depots of supplies
of all sorts OH this side, &C., &c.
As these matters are respectively set
tied, orders and instruction have been, or
will be gwen, to the chiefs Of the general
staff at this place, and the routes Of march
and water conyeyances, together with the
depots of supplies Of every description,
are finally to be communicated to the un-
L
services are to be accepted.
In the midst OF these multitudious and
indispensable occupations have learned
from you that much impatiencc is already
felt, perhaps in high quarters, that | have
not already put myself in route for the
Rio Grande; and now. with fourteen hours
day of preliminary work remaining on
my hands for many days, find myself
compelled to stop that necessary work to
guard myself against, perhaps, utter con-
demnation in the quarters alluded to. |
am too old soldier, and have too much
special experience, not TO feel the infinite
importance of securing myself against dam
ger Oil will or precondemnation) in my
rear before advancing upon the public en-
emv.
Not an advantageous step can be taken
in a forward march without the conf
dence that all is well behind. II insecure
in that quarter, no general can put his
whole heart and mind into the work to be
done in front. / am, therefore, not a little
alarmed, nay crippled in my energies. by
the knowledge Of the impatience in ques.
ton, and | beg to say | fearn no other dan
ger.
My intentions have been. after making
ell preliminary arrangements here, to pass
down the Ohio and Mississippi. TO see, o.
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HENRY HORN.

In our last we stated on the authority
of report from Washington, that Henry
Horn, the gentleman who Gen. Jackson
said, .'can't lie," had been confirmed as
Collector of the Port of Philadelphia
This was incorrect, as he had been reject
ed by a vote of % to 2l, but has since
been re-nommated to the Senate for the
same Office, President Polk, having re-
solved to act upon the precedent ser by
Gen. Jackson, to rebuke the Senate for
daring to act counter 10 his VIII. We
shall see whether the Senate will sue
cumh, h,and lick the hard of power up-rais-
ed!-Pa. Tel.
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Correspondence of the ST. louis Re
publican.
INDEPENDENCE, mo May 26.

ANOSrENDENCGf -AO' VIZ ~O'
A gentleman who has just arrived
from the California camp on Kansas riv-
er, informs me that the company had or
ganized before reaching that point, but
had divided, owing TO slight alteration
which took place between Captain Rus
sull and Rev. Mr. Dunleavy-RusseIl
called off all that were willing TO 90 with
him as their commander, leaving a large
party who chose Dunleavy as their cap
tain. 1t was generally believed that Gov.
BoGGs would return. They had receiy-
ed news that several thousand Mormons
had crossed the river at Iowa Point, on
their way to California. As Boggs ap-
pretended some danger of being assas-
sinated by them, he began to talk strong
ly Of returning. II was impossible to OBJ
tain correct estimate Of the number Of
wagons and souls in the emigrating par
ties up TO the time our informant left.
two hundred and thirty wagons had
crossed Kansas river. 1t was supposed
there were about sixty vet to cross
The number OF souls in both the Oregon
and California companies, in the aggre-
gate. is estimated at about two thousand.
Several companies Of Mexican traders
have gone out since the war news reach
ed here, and are making rapid pace a.
cross the plains to get into Mexico as
soon as possible. They fear the 7. 5.
troops at Fort Leavenworth will be or
dered to intercept them. Several CON-
panies vet 10 go out are hesitating wheth-
er they will go or not; but the boldest
! will venture at any rate. They have nc
dread CT any hing, # they can once gel
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
May %, 1916.

Entertaining, as il is most evident you
do, the opinion that such are the motives
and designs of of the Executive towards
you, and declaring it to be your explicit
meaning that ..you do not desire to place
yourself in the most perilous Of all po-
slions-A FIRE UPON YOUR REAR FROM
WAsHINGToF, AND THE FIRE IN FRONT
FROM THE MExIcANs." and so entertain
ing them entirely without cause, or even
the shadow of justification, the President
would be wanting in his duty to the coun-
try, if he were to persist in his determi-
nation of imposing upon you the COM
mand Of the army in the war against Mex
ico. He would probaly misunderstood
the object you had in view in writing
yoar letter, and disappointing your expec-
tations, if he did not believe that it was
intended to effect a change of his pur-
pose in this respect. am, therefore, di-
rected bv him 10 say that you viii be
continued in your present position here
and will devote your efforts to making ar
rangcments and preparations for the ear.
ly and vigorous prosecution of hoshlities
against Mexico.
! have the honor to be, very respect
fully your obedient servant.
w. L. MARCY.
Major General WINFIELD ScoTT,
Commanding General, &c.
Headquarters of the Army, ,
Washington, May 25, 1916.
Sir:-Your letter of this date, received
g. about 6, P NJ, as sat down to take /:
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The New York Herald says:-"We
understand that the immense estate of
Lord Townly, which had been IN the
Chancery for many years, has lately
been decided, and the amount is over
S70.000,000. Heirs are wanted for
three quarters Of the estate-one quarter
of the amout having been decidedly to belong
TO an aid of the Duke Of Wellington. The
other heirs in the United States, for whom
Mr.. Crombie, Of New Xork city is con-
cerned, are about to put forth a claim,
having the same relationship to the de-
ceased as the gentleman who has perfect
ed bis claim"
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New Series
She nation's firquielli.
BY ROBERT E. H. LEvERTNo.

BY ROBERT E. H. LEvERINo.
Air.-"PieyeFs Hymn"
Battle JOY and battle woe,
Chequer'd tidings mingling flow,
Sound of glorious victory,
Plants of conquerors who die,
Triumph palm and cypress gloom
Glory's path is to the tomb!
Triumphers in martial fame,
Breathing in the patriot flame,
Marking with full ecstacy,
Freedoms banner waving high,
Whence the mingling sigh and tear
As We muse the Southern war!
Ye have gladness for the time,
Mark'd by victory sublime
Souls to give, and hearts to stand
Nobly by your native land!
Ye have tears, and shed them, too,
For the dead who died for you.
Weepers' round the nations urn,
Noble hearts that nobly mourn,
Signing for the mighty slain;
Dead-they'd live to die again
As their ling spirits said,
Well ye weep the Nations Dead!
Sigh, but do not sigh in vain;
Muse, but muse the battle plain,
AS We mourn their triumphs done,
Seek the deathless wreath they won;
AS We weep beyond control,
Gird their mantles round your soul!
View them linked with Washington,
Worthless OF the eras gone,
whispering from the world on high
Triumph wreaths for chivalry-
Pointing TO the path they trod,
Glory's path to glory's God!
Spirits of the spirit land,
Glitt'ring as hero band,
Ye shall cherish thoughts of peace,
Soothing from the land Of bliss
Ye shall come with greatest pow'r,
Nerving for the battle hour!
Ye shall through the glory field
Stir to martial fame and deed
Whisper, if we there survive,
"Sweet for native land to livel"
Whisper, if we bleeding lie,
"Sweeter still for ii TO dle!'
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VOL. 4.--No. 81.

into Mexico; but they fear interruption
on the part OF the United States. There
is a report out, that troops from Fort
Ieavenworth had been ordered to Coun-
ell Grove, on the Santa Fe road. to ex-
anime wagons as they pass, and seize up
on all the powder and ammunition that
they may find going to Mexico as mer-
chandize. This report in not generally
credited. Several Companies OF traders
contemplate leaving in about ten days
st. Vrain, Of Bent's Fort, is expected in
a few days. small company of three
wagons arrived this morning from the
mountains: they bring no news Of inter-
est.
Gen. S. Lucas OF the 4th Division Of
the Missouri Militia, has received orders
from the Adjutant General of the State TO
raise seven companies Of volunteers, to
organize and be brought under discipline
and hold themselves in readiness to enter
the service at a moments warning. The
general day for volunteering in this place
is fixed for next Wednesday. The fire
of the military spirit has caught in this
upper country, and many are anxious to
engage in the conflict. Most of them do
not like to volunteer, and remain at home
inactive: they wish to enter the service as
soon as thev volunteer. If volunteers
wer to be called for to march to the scene
of war Immediately, you would find
whole regiments from upper Missouri
who would pour in. But at the time we
received the call Of Gov. Edwards for
1900 men, it was too late to get in-the
number required was nearly made up IN
St. Louis before the news reached US.
There are few fighting men in upper
Missouri, and if they want them they
can get them in short order.
We see it mentioned in the St. Louis
papers, that it was in contemplation to
raise volunteer Companies in Missouri, 10
march to New Mexico and take it. The
, opinion Of those here who know
best,is that such thing would be. exceed
, ingly impolitic, and that it would ruin
: our trade with that country. Every
: business man in St. Louis knows, OF
! ought to know, that very large amoun
+, of goods are annually bought there iOl
: New Mexico, and if we send a military
, force against them without cause or pro
: vocation, (for they are with US in part,
1 it would intercept this trade entirely, ane
e thereby cut off traffic that has reached
: to near two millions Of dollars per annum
: If the war is protracted, or if our citizen.
should be ill-treated in New Mexico,
> would then become necessary to send {
Q military force there to protect them, bu
under the present condition of affairs i
: would not be expedient to send any
armed force there whatever. If the wa
continues, and the trade across to New
Mexico is still kept up, it will be increas
a sed at least four-(oId over what it ever ha:
3 been. No doubt New Mexico viii fal
: INTO our hands, with the CALIFORNIA;, i
= Tic war should be proTacted. But if
j negotiation should be brought about short
:. ly, such will not be the case.
| Business is quite brisk here; crop:
very promising-wheat never looked
better in the country at this season thar
now. Yours, b.
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moved. therefore beg to claim that
command, when ever the President deem
it proper to give me the assignment
whether to-day, or at any other better
time, he may be pleased to designate.
In your rejoindsr to me of yesterday
May 26th, which have acknowledged
above, YOU quote from my letter of ex-
PLANTATION the words: ''You are also a.
ware of other causes of uneasiness l
have against the department" &c. &c.
Your notice Of this complaint, on my
part, is so liberal-not to say kind-that
| am bound to be frank and explicit, as TO
one of those causes. | had, npon my
mind. in hastily penning those words,
these facts: Brigadier General Wool was
called to this place, by letter Of your
own writing, to command, under me, one
of the detached columns against Mexico,
according to an understanding between
the President. you, and me, that to effect.
saw Gen. Wool first, the day Of his ar
rival May III and communicated to him
the purpose of his being called TO this
| place.
In day or two | learned from General
Wool that, Notwithstanding my intima-
ton, he had been told by you, he might
not be ultimately assigned to that COM
mand, because, perhaps, other generals
might be authorized and appointed, for
the army, and called into service from
the States. That information gave me no
serious apprehensions for Gen. Wool or
myself, until saw, in the morning of the
Goth bill reported in the Senate (at your
immediate instance ] KNEW the day be-
fore, providing for two major generals,
and four brigadier generals, TO be added TO
the regular military establishment, besides
giving to the President the power Of Sc
lectng Stale Generals for the command
of the $4,000 volunteers. then thought
saw a strong probability hatbothGenWool
and myself would be superseded, at least
IN THE WAR AGAINST Mexico, by two
of the new regular generals Of our res.
pective grades, to be appointed, as wa:
generally understood, from civil or polit
ical life. Ii was then that my apprehen
sions became serious, as may be seen IL
my letter to you on the following day
MAY 2lst, and in many ofmy subse
quent acts. From that moment, (befort
my letter of the 21st,) / have had bat lit
tie doubt down 10 last night, that if tina
bill became law-connecting it with tht
clamors against me, to which have allu
ded-I should not be sent against Mexi
co.
; l will now, however, hope for bette
fortune; still appealing to the justice ofth
President for all the rights of senior rank
have the honor to remain, sir, your mos
obedient servant.
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Har Department, June 2, ls46.

Your communications have all been
laid before the President, but have re-
ceived no instructions to change or modi-
fy the directions contained in the closing
part of my letter of the 18th ultimo.
Very respectfully your ob't serv't.
WILLIAM l.. MARCY.
Major General. W. SCoTT.
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WINFIELD SCOTT.

P. s. add to the papers, herewith, a
copy OF Col. Buffers EXPLANATORY NOTES
Of rough sketch made by him, Of Norti-
ern Mexico, which is very valuable
The Colonel, iii the notes, is not so full on
the RAINY SEASON as he and Gen. J. T..
Mason were in conversation with me.
beg again to refer to them personally.
w. S.
Hon VIM. l.. Marcy, Sec'y of War.
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"sAnnexation and waG'-that's true,
every word Of i" said pert old mid:
"no sooner do you get sARRrEp than vou
begin 70 dghs..'
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TUESDAY, JUNE 2s, 1876,

In great haste / have the honor to re-
main your obedient serv't.
WINFIELD ScoTT.
Hon. w. L. Marcy, Sec'y of War.
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PURPOSES OF THE EXECUTIVE.

is from the Washington Union:
aGen. TAYLOR had, according to the
last accounts, about 5000 troops under
his eagles, Hundreds and thousands Of
volunteers were pouring into his camp.
lie will soon be in advance into the enc
my's country; and we shall not be sur
prised to hear Of his reaching Monterey,
about 100 miles from Matanoras, about
the commencement of the table-land. in
healthy region, at nc d stant DIV
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True renublicnn virtue in the citizens.

True republican virtue in the citizens.
consists in the promptsacrifice Of COM
forts, interests, and even life, for the
nation. True republican virtue nihe
country. consists in the recognition of
merit in the sacrifice Of citizen, and
public demonstration of gratitude to
those who renounce self for the coun-
try, who give up part, for the benefit
of the ,ohoie.
Hereafter, when the poet and the
orator shall gather up the naaes OF
those females who have reflected lustre
upon humanity, and have done honor
TO the country, and the times IN which
they lived, this daughter OF the Repuh-
lie will be associated with the richest
recollections of human virtue, and her
conduct become the theme Of admra-
ton and pride.
We know, indeed, that we live in an
age which, more than any that ever
preceded it. is illustrated by female ex-
cellence; and we know that the instI.
tutions and circumstances OF our coun-
try are, eminently calculated to foster.
promote. and exhibit these virtues; 50
that at all times there may be found
among US illuslrlous examples Of wo.
mans best works, and her brightest
charms, her honor. and social virtues.
They have their rewards in the bene'
fit which they confer, and the con
sciousness OF well doing which they
allow. But signal instances of the ex
ercise of these virtues may chaleng,
particular comment, and the superior
ity of the thousand around, will feel M
wonder at the distinction OF the promI
nence which is gwen to one. "Manl
f daughters have done well. but thou eX
cellest them ALL
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New Wholesale Dry Goods
Iii . U S X
WHEELING. VA,
DELAPLAIN,

EHAVE now received their Fall stock Of DRY
"a I'll GOODS, EXCLUSIVELY FOR wHoLEsAL-
ING aud having pur, hased AFTER the decline in
prices consequent upon the recent Tariff meas.
ure. and otherwise with every advantage in iheir
favor, are prepared TO job goods terms as ad, an
tageous as the Eastern cities can offer.
The satisfaction given to their customers during
the last season has convinced them, that business
done short profits for Cash, will be most ac ept
able, aud induces them TO believe that, with lhe,r
ample variety of goods and small per centage
charged, they viii be enabled to supply all dealers
who call and examine, satisfactory terms II
may not be amiss to enumerate SOME leading arti.
ces as an index to their stock in general
BROWN MUSLINS, Sheeugs and shlrnngs. of
different qualities and widths, sold at Eastern
prices and cost of shipment.
BLEACHED GOODS, ofall varieties e. prices do:
large supply of Prints, particularly dark
W0OLENS-such as Satinets, Flannels, Kerseys.
Jeans, Linseys, low priced Cassimeres and Cloths
at the reduced price.
Cashmeres, M de LANES, Alpacas, Coburgs, Me-
rinoes, Ginghams, and all other descriptions of
Dress Goods Including the new style Calico,
Cashmere and NJ. de Lane Robes.
Canton Flannels, Table Diapers, brown and bleach
ed Drills, Tickings, Checks, coIored Cambrics,
paper do, Brown Hollands, Irish Linens, Domes-
tic Ginghams, ,Tabby Veivets,p plaid cloak Linings
WHITE GOoDS-such as Lsces, Cap Neus,
Swiss, Book and Jscconet Muslins, plain and
plaid Cambrrs, new style Nets, Bishop Lawn,
Tarleton Muslins, and Long Lawns.
FANCY ARTICLES, including Bonnets, Rib
bons, Flowers, Silks, Shawls, Handkerchief, sc.
NOTIONS Pins, Needles, spool and skein Boss,
patent Threads. Hooks and Eyes, Cotton cord,
Dress Wbalebones, corset Laces, Buttons of all
kinds. Suspenders, Gloves, Hosiery, Nett Caps
and Mius, Tapes Combs both dressing and ivory,
Umbrellas.
TAILORS' TRIMMINGS.-Bes Canvass and
Padding, Silicias, silk and worsted Serges, best
blue sewing Silk, Twist and Thread, new style
Buttons, Bindings; and Especially to sell to Tai
lors and others, extra. French cloths and cas-
simeres, new Vtsrings, Tweeds, BEAVER
TwEEDs," new article for overcoats; light
cloths for cloaks. blue Banketing, plaid Linseys.
SO that there are few articles of DRY GOODS,
not TO be found in our stock.
TALLANT & DELAPLAIN,
Opposite Monroe House, Monroe Street.
WHEELING, VA.
September, ls46-n27
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SsTATE OF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY, IS:
- COURT OF CoMMoN PLEAS.
- .-. T., Obnncoru

Joseph Morris The said Arthur Inghram and
VS.: Simon Rinehart, residing in
Arthur Inghram, Greene county, Pennsylvania,
Simon Rinehari, aud Thomas Rnehart, residing
Thos. Rinehart in Marshall county, Virginia,
et al. VIII take notice, that on tne
3Ist day of August, 1876, the complainant filed his
bill in this case, setting forth among other things,
that at tho October Term OF this court fol 1910 the
complainant recovered judgment against Thomas
Rinehart for $4,000 with leave to issue execution
for SIl9 10, and costs: also that said complainant
obtained further judgment at the June Term of
said court for 1912 for 1922 SO and costs, both Of
which judgments remain unpaid; and that the said
Thomas Rinehart has effects subject to levy at
law, but that William McCarty was indebted to
the said Thomas Rinehart by note of $40, and
that the same has been frandulenty transferred III
to the possession of Simon Rinehart who recov-
cred Judgment on the same in this court, and al
forwards the, said Simon Rinehart credited said
Judgment in full by said McCarty giving his notes
for the same with Mnses M. Marling security; and
that afterwards about the 4th day of Mfrch, 1919,
the said notes were fraudulently transferred osaId
Arthur Inghram. and that judgments have been
recovered on said notes in the name of the sand
Inghram. The prayer of the bill is that the debt.
so due from the said McCarty and fraudulently
transferred by the said Thomas Rnehart To the said
Simon Rinehart, aad BY him fraudulently transfer.
red to the sad Inghram. may be subjected to the
satisfaction of the said judgments of the Complain
ant The said Arthur lngbram, Simon Rinehart
and Thomas Rinehart will therefore appear. plead
answer or demur to the said hill within sixty days
from and after the rising of the court at its next
term. VIM, OKEY, Clerk
j. r. MORRIS. Solicitor.
September 5. 1916 CIV.