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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
FROM THE SEAT OF wAn
FIVE DAYS LATER.


II lt%s SWtssHsN9euee " tSe 1nutHlofe A6tln.
MosTEREY Mexico, Oct 10. 1916.
We will have another "iaH feAf' q,
Saliillo. aud our situation 10 now 6eeom.
ling perilous.s The Mexicans are ssid 10
Ennmbsr 5000 men here. and their for,i.
6eaiions are said 10 be better than At
Monterey. Gen. Taylor has only 6 $50
men 10 oppose these. The Goverume nj
ough, te send ~. al fsast 10 900 more
men.
Lee 10 s,ill living. bsi very low-he
will die.
Yours. Sc. I'M.
From The Nss orlsas, Treplc .ue max. IL,
following sxiiasi. -
Tbs people Of Monterey who bad lel,
about the time Of the siege, were eradu.
ally returning. They bad begun 10 az
hisil friendly feelings towards the Amer.
leans. inlerchangss OF visits moi beia :
rare among both. parties.
There had been ARRAYS between the
citizens Of Monterey and Texas Rangers
which resulted. 6rsl, ir the assassin s,ion
lot Texan Volunteer, and then, by wsy
Of revenge. in the killing Of eleven Mex-
leans by the conf adesol ihe slain. Gen.
eral Taylor. 10 prevent similar recurr.n.
ces. had ordered 90 Efficient guard 10 3.
distributed through the city.
Lieut.. Col. Meeting was rap;5lv 4.
coysriag from. lbs effects Of bis SoSuds-
0ne Of the officers Of his Regiment ID
ltorns Us that the gallant Colonel Vas the
irst nan that showed himself on The fri
lori storned BY General Taylor Div,,ion
and that ae received his wounds " hil,,
waving bis sword aloii and Cheering On
his men. shouting 'syietcry.n The mus.
lkel ball struck him On his left hand vhil.,
hsljing bis scsb5ard 10 bis hip ana chi
or two Of his 6assfs. slancing nom ,be
scabbstd and entering his sbdomsn fr,c.
turing in ne course. ihe-bcne above he
| hip jainl.
We feel boend 70 Stale further. from
lihe evidence furnished Us. that Gen.
| rsylor's co6lness and SQUAD 1indrmen,
Throughout The terrible ikxts isgs sas Re.
marked BY every ors engaged. and TIA.
his inirepldity vas such. be being in he
.hickesl Of The 6ehl. AID always where
The balls FED iasissl. that bis escape "a,
deemed mir,eulons. He sill preserve,
The same poble feelings. and sisnds .re,.
d 70 80 Nbsie hi. goveraneai NAV Or.
dSs him O he services Of bis cosntry
maj cell him. whether ii he head 81 7; e
IoE twenty ,hoessnd men.
~ z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

Ppt Laying efIthe LOeofoeos.-Alde,-
nan Benson oiihe Third Ward, and las
lles Merritt. accompanied by 4 nol;cs
othcer =. 3 o'clock on. Tuesday mornine
srresled. al No 2 Howard street tbi,le.S
convieis from -Blackvsll's Island who
according 10 their own confession hal
been brought over 70 the civ with in.
structions to vote in asmany districls !.
possible during The day. They were -.
eonpsnied BY Francis McLausbIia opa
Of he keepers Of Ihe Penitentsary Who
was slso arresied.--hep York Tri6une
criticol Position d Siziy Blacku,zrs
,isiand ConUicis -Dorine Monday n;gb,
Is party Of criminals. Recessed on p.
role 81 honor. 10 20 to Vote in The several
eiee'isn districts o. this city. were .erosr.
ing lhe river on 1 raft. The tide and wind
Soaring TOO heavy upon ihem, the rSl,
drilled sinest upon reel Of rocks in
a-Hoil Gate. The poor criminals. seeing
their danger. began 10 CRY Tor hello. !.
|istmipg the whole vicinity srounti By
heir cries; and had not Mr. Dunlsp. he
keeper q Hu5l Gate House. come 10 their
rescue. NEST Of them. iEnot sll. would
have evidently perisbsd. Aldermen
Bsu>op, Of he Third Wara had ro,nr
Of them arrsaed Il Z Howard Il slier-
ward itid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

WIG GAINS.

The Neu.yosk Tribune claims the :.
ise'isn ei.~o Wing, oal oflhr,s Con.
gressnea from this S,als. and thinks The
legislature uilbeof The same complex
.o.. k.oe following soon'iss ere repor.
.sa . nave been carried by The Wigs,
20 sns nssl ume. this year; Csihoua.
s.eksen. san buren,, s.. JesepRs. and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

ExPoRr OF CHEEsE. The export Of
cheese 10 Great Britain last week were a
million Of pounds. The home market
made the price Two snd a bali cents. the
English market makes iiserea and ball
cents. or two hundred pei cent. advance.
This is an improvement that will Be APP
oreciated By our farmers, and all correct
thinking men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

GES. PAREDEs--r, appears that Gen
Paroles. now q Mexican. exile. is on bis
way 10 England. Its stated that hi. oh.
'Ject IN visiting England. Al this period, is
'oImeethis brother. whotis now residing
there. and 10 invest some money il Eng.
lish funds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
BY#MAGNETIc TELEGRAPH.
\ .PHiranrrpt,,.

a q, I, I ''717 = a 1sUV1 q, o T. M. u
TEE Hopr market has been unsettlea
CT oay. Prices have a1vancsd q sf.
out payers hayeIrefused 10 opefafe Il M, mn
Pr;ce and there has conseonen,lv. ,bssn
7 no sales Offers Of SIS 75 baays been f,ee-
y made. bqtfirmly refused. Abou; 1000
i Ds,lels ss n on Satorday eveniog II The
laner' tram has also advanced II BRO
PoI' y Y HE ADVANCE 10 -four bnl have
heard 81 DO sales. '' D n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

@Maclay Of New York. and Wilmot
of Pennsylvania. are The only persons
from their respective States who voted Tor
The British Tariff Act" that have been
returned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

>he trial 10 Frederick. in which
81 Gov. Francis Thomas made charge
against DR., Tylerof that city. in connec.
lion with his family difficulties, has re-.
suited in the full acquitted Of DR.. 7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

The ScHooL rA.-The following
apporlonmeDt has been made Of the
school t,und, for ibe education OF lie
Poor, under Ihe old \ v, for The year 1871,
Berkeley 1927 5T; ClsrkeF S270 s5
Frederick 5 l $50 42; Hano,bire IN o1'i
III; Jefferson $3.50 IS MORGAN s.3as
Sc; Page $4,000; Warren S363 Ell 4
Ihs y. whole ole appropriations for This purpose
y SO .OoO-an Mount sufficient. dnder
2 sstler ARRANGEMENT, 10 confer Lhs bless
ings Of education upon many who ~
now never receive il Spirit of.Jlf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

LOudoun Lodge. /. o o. f., intend
having Procession and other ceremo-
MES on the alst November. T. g. NJ.
Yorke Alice. Of Washington. Is 40 deliy,
er the oration. Neighboring Lodges are
invited 10 BE present, and cordial vel.
come is extended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

The Tower OF STRENGTH.p-The
New York Evening POSI-. a leading Loco.
loco paper, says
The name Of Silas Wrightis lower
Of strength. and carries With j, a power
that II utterly irresistible. n
What Will'the Pos, say now Of the ''ir,
resis'ible" Silas, The great defeated ~
The Tower Of Strength r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

SALES OF FLous I'VE learn from the BALI
more American that the sales of Flour in that
city, last week, amounted 10 about $4,000 bar
refs Of Flour Of Howard stIeel, City Mills and
Susqashannai brands all Of which is 10 60 ont 81
thssnarke.. The transactions in Grain Of al
sofis have been large.
The salesof Coffee, hsvs#al.o been extensive
-lhe aggregate transactions comp ri.ing full III
thousand bags
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

&%Elie 'Glaget, Esq, has been elect
ed President ol The Commercial and
Farmers Bank Of Baltimore, vice Jacob
Albert, Esq, resigned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

HAxbse,IE DlvrDEnD.-Tbe Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, Of Richmond, has
declared division Of sighi and thrss,guarters per
cent, for the las, six months, being a the rate
q ssrthissn and kaifper eeai. per annu1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

SUPERIOR sCogSr The Pail Term of the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chaneery,
Tor Frederick County, will be commenced on
Friday mex, the 18Th instant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12


Cotton, sc.
Tcoy,.msna,,,. i 4. p.,,.A,-.s.....,
Z As t'1,.'I'9's sun
I, s,ss. 2 Z 9''sfa' & :
s.,a.v ,ra,a S.sn 'i .a1',ea q boston on
$500 49,. 49, I, .rl ,1a = Srafh Hliss BE-
4, u, Il 49, IN as .,s. q. wals 'mnsa'a's-
b,ins ,l,owsd .s ~ ne Z s'l1' 'aly
e. 49,. aaaY1"ss rs 'as, e PEI asII'
Iiy.rsoal 49,. 49, - ~ ~ =. n'm
4, Nj .i.a. '''s' 'nan 'noss of'usf'
4 ~ III a, $3.50 4 III, !,
,hs ~ - ~ 1tsas p,l1a,n waa sl.ll ~
H. ,9 Pos,aon ins' We Yaledonia lsk
Sbs M .t.p Pl s, ps 'olal loss..
Isns. 'a'ss ,,: aasss;
TN ~ s1 Il s. ron Its iaad n of the
sisra; 1, I { cnarac'sr Noswi'h-
~ rsatl, ~ ese's'snse fenocfed bJ Cow
psopls.,bs f lsrss,'g .pe wants n he
XII. n X smsas Eos incfsasii'g 10 I'll
go Nh f $3.50, q mailsnaDi dis
M. VI liz - 800 opt - soma por-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

IA eleetloa. vas held Ia Massachusetts, on
Monday fei ne0bers Or llconstess aud State Of
6esTs.
DeliWatevo,sd on Tuesday for Governor, a
member Of Congress and members 81 the Lee
FgisIainres =
Ia The latter State We expect 10 see ihs 9 Blue
Hens chickena" do The Thing that 10 right
70 slec.a shig Governor and Member Of Con-
eress.
10 Massachusetts ihsfs istoo much splitting
sac dividias for usio expect very decided iii.
auPh; bat We have every confidence last the
old Bay State viii stand fast to the whig failh,
re.slec,ios her presen, excellent Gsverlor aod
sendiOg 10 the Legislature decided majority
q Whigs Members Of Congress are also to
% chosen. 10 The Boston district r. G. Win.
throP i nominated for reelection, and strange.
~ enough is opposed BY some men Who call
themselves whigs-and Who ii is feared isop.
ardized the eiselion Of Mr.. w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

b&The sniri,I Of Jefferson throw
on the suggestion Of putting Up Towf
Clock ia the Cppola of The Court house
tits well worthy Of serious thought, AMI
we hope that :he subject may be success
fully agilaled.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
4 BY MAGNETIC TELEGRA {

3| $500 80 " &c Baltiniere .dms3icaii.
y, fHI 4 Nov! 3. SIP nj.
.. Ihe four naree,to say bas heen On
dollars. but We beard II 49,. 49, .Sa :.
= n ,s..nase az SO ~ we're refused ri
49, .se luuU bbls. were sold % Salur.
NJ s.'srnoon. Grain has also advanced.
go !" haYe 40 sales 10 report.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

A POWERFUL Pass A press maker
. Philadelphia, i bHding printing
entirely on new plan, which
will strike off from twelve 10 fineen thou.
and i'm pressipns per hour. L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
CAUSE OF THE DUEL
Dsfigssn Gen .Msrshsli and Col Fsy,on.


The eorIeppendsRi IL Che sBslin1ofer Patriot
farnishes us with the cause of the duel which
was spoken Of, about 10 take place, between
Gen. Marshall aud Col. Bale Peyaon. I,ap-
pears that q, q feast 81 Monterey, in honor Of
our arms, Marshsll, whose opposition 70 Gene.
raj Taylor uss very great embraced the coca
sion 70 speak 10 disresPeclful terms OF Old
Roughaad Ready, denouneiDg the terms Of ca.
pilulsiion granted 10 Anp1dis, ,Se., whsreupon
Peyton struck the Biigadier 10 the face and
caliedcn him 10 select hi. friend il he desired
10 rssentthe ins1lt A challenge w.s passed
and accepted, and the fight was 10 lake place n
csmarso the l2lh Of October.
Il issaid that Col. scclunE, Sto is the con.
sin Of General MarshalI, ssnd Who va. seyet.l,
wounded, hearing Of the affair, sent word 10
Marshall thai after she latter had fiaished wi 4
psytOu, IL be .uould val, uull 81 (McClunsl
could recover, he would give him 4 turn himself
for his abuse Of General Taylor.
T. s. We are gralihed to be able, to state ,b.,
the duels. which we're on the tapis ., Camarvo he
tween Col. Bale Pey,on and Gen. Marshall. and
also between Capt. Musson, OF N. d. and t.,n,
Chevess, Of the Texas Volunteers. have al leen
ameably arranged.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

IFThs WAFER was so high between the great
eaeaPon and Hancock, % Tuesday week, as
to cover heb. s D. Rail Road some three 81
four feet, BY which the fteHin the engine was
completely ex,fngpished. This accounts 'forths
bad time made on this road last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

CoNxEcslcUr-The Wing Convention
Of this State have nominated Judge Blssel
for Governor. and G. ] AIcCardy }for
Lieutenan Governor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

TnE CAN.L-I, is nov fully s,cer,aiued
says the Georgetown Advocate, Thai he dam
agelo the Capaiby the frsshe,, Is far less tha n
supposed, and will DO made all RICH. by The I5,b
instant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

THE ELEcTroNiN FLoRtpA.-The Richmond
Enquirer isiIying 10 make ou, iha, the else,;or
of CabelI, to Congress, is not altogether / yybi,
triumph. In ptfvSaie le,ter 10 ecn,lsm ! 4,
Richmond, Mr. Cabell SAYS 81 conduc,ed X !.
canvass on purely national issues! r,,o. .,,..,
Whig. was resolved 10 81 elected Z rhs
drew party lines--advocpted The a. .snr.s 4,
the Awhig Par,y-and now tho Siais & Vh,g. i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

bPMr. coitsrsli, Loco, has been elected il
ne Third cohgressiona q District Or Alabans, By
msiori,y Of 30 sotes. Mr.. Ysncey, Loco, had
majority in this Distriet Of near iehi hundred
"Sravs show which way the Wind blows
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

eTThe trial of Gov. Thomas has been
again postponed BY Judge Morsel Of tbs
CiEcuiI Court, Washington City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

RoBBERY.M WASHINGTON, b. c.
The National lntslligencer mentions the
arres, Of mula,to man in thatcity. nam
ed David w Dixon. in whose possession
was lound stolen goods, belonging 10 va
rious cilizens, TO the amount OF $1,000
worth. Tbs prisoner was committed 10
| Jail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

] The Cumberland CisiIian'' has pa.s.
ed into he hands A. Cary. Esq. form e.
~ Of virginia- II will continue 10 .advo-
cafe Wing men and measures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

| EARrHauAKE-At Trinidad. on toe
TN Of Sept severe shock OF an earth
quake was Lelt while people were al
church, TIE shock was sufficiently Sc.
we're TO- set Trinity church bells ringing.
but few hoases 10 Frederick, and other
streets in the lower part Of the town,
have escaped without crack Or two
A second shock vas fell on The 10Th Of
Sept.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

- II j. sSpecled that Girard College
will be opened 10 tie spring IL confor,,.
iiy with ihe sill ofths iestsior.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

The LAsTaLEAF FALLEN.--We doubt
whether we now have solitary Revolu.
tionary soldier left 10 the County otF.ede.
rick counly somewhat prolific Of no.
ole and daring spirits in the days Of peril
Air. JOHN GRIM, The las. Of whom we
have any knpwledge, died'on Saturday
iss'. at The extraordinary age Of ninety.
-four He bad served 10 one or The yir-
giniaregimenis. and not only escaped The
dangers OF war. but withs,ood Ire rava0es
ofiTlme. nah! he hid become The l.si y
his race u ibis quarierl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

Judge DANIEL B. TALLMADGE, Of Ne "
York, formerly Of The Superior Court.
and brother Of Hon. N. P. Talimadge,
died 10 Richmond, Virginia. on Thursday
.last, while On visit 10 bis brother-in..
law. JudgsT. has for many years fIed
i prominerI position in our Stale and
city, and leaves many 10 mourn his loss.
He was about 60 years OF age Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

Gen. Lewis, The SheLiiFof The parish
has appointed Maj Watson lhe father 3
The lamented. Col. Watson who feIl ]
Monterey, one3oi the Disputes.
II IN O F;e1,,,,,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

Ai|emr.1 ire ~. ia : e ic-,.f. If. a, /.
j. !; j.: IS |'' &C. 4; "a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

Lewis c. LEVIN. Of Pbiladelpbia. 4,
me sole representative OF The NatiyeyA
merican party elected 10 the next Con,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
Arrival Of The Brittania.
l6 PAYS LATER FROM EUROPE ii

The Steamer Great Britain sill r
ground Tamine ana disease IL ne
land4-Narrioge az the Queen 81
Spain .fdDasste ~ Flour ra;n
Cotton, sc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
a Pardon from Cor. Smitd.

is said that Gov. SMITH. of Virginia
hss pardoned Warder. who was recently
conyieled d mahslsnghler. lor ihs KILN !
Of SmallWood. ind sentenced IL I've
years inPlis0nAstt i he. penileniiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12

A little daughter OF Mr. David BealI,
Of Allegheny County. Md. was burned
70 death fey day ago W her dress TAX
ing FIRE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-11-12
rs RESOURCES aud Financial C0nditi
sa,s6z.eAz.es
ODD FELLo,ys rRooEssIo0.

Nj s., s67 ,sl7 %
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-27

IL is not little curious to note among the preseimen
the late Fair 50 items which irressby force upon our
minds comparison Of the past with the present cor the
subjoined memoranda from few out OF this class Of items
that have fallen under my observation.
No. piece of very cotton, which, by rare
good fortune has escaped the shears Of fate while whole
generation of has passed away The letter was attach
ed to the piece Nos and spemens from much more
ancient days they small samples which have been re-
tained it is believed, by their No sufficiently
explains ITSELF while itshows that article much used and
now selling for 30 80 yard brought only eight
years ago, 65 cents per yard. II.
No. /.
BosTos, MAY 6, 1916.
DEAR Sin / herewith hand you few yards of British
cotton cut from piece which has my
the fall of 1919 when it purchased at prize sale of Eng
sh goods and cost eighty yard cash. Boston
money which equal to SPECIE as the Boston banks did
not suspend payments during asst with England.
As of the objects of the National Fair about to be held
in Washington TO show Congress and the country the
progress which has been made in American art industry and
ingenuity, under the fostering OF protective tariff
have thought that this specimen may be useful fixing the
value Of plain coons in this country before any protection
had been given their manufacture by Congress- and there
by establish starting point from which to the progress
of the business to the present time
Very respectfully, yours,
ROBERT ROBERTSON.
8. BATcHELDon, Esq, Cambridge, Mass
This piece of cotton that iU0ud not at the present
time bring cents. placed IN one Of the
committee rooms of The House Of Representatives. for The
specton Of such hare curiosity the subject to be gra-
t.fed.l
Specimen of curtain calico, printed in Philadelphia, and
purchased by Joseph England of Maryland
about the year 1867 Cost nine shngs and ioupence-
halfpenny per yard, or 81 25.
Would not sell for cents noto.
No. 3.
specimen Of gunah cotton cloth from Calcutta sold
plain for 25 cents per yard SO inches wde and printed
in Milk street. Boston, sold for 33 per yard about 1905
Would not be aoorth cents no,D.l
No. A.
This piece Of Kentucky jeans of Of precise
ly similar quality bought by Janney Hopkins q Hull. of
Harker, Lea Co., Philadelphia October IL, 1888, at IS
cents, eight months credit the annexed original invoice
will prove 1t returned by customer for mperectons
(being the only imperfect piece of the lot and for that
has been resod since 1t fair sample of the best
its being of the identical in question: always
Der OUR invoices and the ticket Of the piece corresponds
in number with that endorsed the invoice when put
file Witness hand dated in Baltimore, May 6, 1916.
HOPKINS q HULL, :.
Successors to Janney Hopkins & Hull
PHILADELPHIA, 10 MO. IL, 1885,
Janney, Hopkins & Hull
Bought of Harker Lea & Co., 80 Chestnut st.
bale super Kentucky jeans, 505 yards at IS cts 1928 rs
Drayage 81
This VouM not bring 25 cents noD.l 1929 o.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-27
ron THE NATIONAL tSrELLrcEscER.

The Union of the 23d instantprobaby for sinister
purpose-gives, interesting "reminiscences list Of
twenty-five generals who in the army in s3 and adds
(audari rro audato) of these leaders of the last war
!" but one (Gen. CAss) is now living"
Now, but young at the time, but have always sup
posed that the in question terminated early in 1885, and
that all the hard fighting occurred after 1873
In Army List of January l. 1915, find the names of
some other leaders that war; who killed off by the Unon
and in this list do not find the sgnazed in that paper
The names ahczed below represent leaders, who only
dead in the columns of the Union WEST POINT.
GENERAL STAFF.-Rank, Districts Stations DC
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-27
i o Inc ANJUTANT UENEHAL
OF the Army, Washington.

Texas SALT The Houston Telegraph says that the
ton OF country lying of the Nueces bordering on the
coast is ntescted by shallow ins and bays
into which the salt water Of the Gulf flows during winter but
in owing to intense selar evaporation, thew become
dry and covered with Of salt three four inches
thick, equal in every respect Turks Island, which is the
best for preserving meat and fish. The dry climate Of west
ern Tcxasran seldom falling in the montbs makes
the process Of evaporation exceedingly rapid ard millions OF
bushels be procured for the trouble OF collecting IT.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-06-27
rnoM THE SAME PAPER, SAME DATE.

PAPER, SAME DATE.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM THE ARMY.
We have been permitted to lay before readers the fol-
lowing extract from the official dispatches Of General
TAYLOR which been received the War Department
HEApaUAnTERs ARMY oF OCCUPATION,
MATAMoRos, JUNE s. 1916.
Sin respectfully enclose herewith field return OF the
Matamor both regular and volunteer
The known have arrived at Point Isabel OF which
returns have yet received will carry the entire force
der orders nearly 5000 necessarily detain
this point for of suitable transportation to carry
offensive operations. There is n steamboat
mand for the OF the Rio Grande and with
extensive Measures have been taken
beats of suitable daught and description, and
be expected In the time propose push bat
talon OF Infantry Reynosa and occupy that For
operations the direction of Monterey will be
to establish large depot Camargo which shall lose
time in doing proper transports arrive unless
receive counter instructions from the Department.
trust the Department will that could possibly have
anticipated the arrival of such heavy achievements from Lou
isiana here, and their hither Without
large means OF transportation this force will enbarrass rather
than facilitate operations cannot doubt that the De-
arment has already given instructions based upon the change
IN our position since my first call for volunteers.
Our last Ars his force to be halted
at Coma extensive hacienda the Monterey road, about
one hundred miles from this point He has pckes covering
the roads leading Maamoro with TO cut on all COM
have issued decree cnouncng traitors all who hold inter-
with with those who do am nevertheless
disposed TO believe that in quarters at least our
not uniayorably received We have no intelligence from
the city Of Mexico Ordnance and other munitions OF
continually discovered in the town Five pieces OF
and large of balls, shells, and ammun-
ton generally, have been brought to light En-.
lam, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant ,r
Brcyet Brig. Gen. U. S. A. commanding.
To the AnJuTANr GENERAL