The Southern journal., 1846-05-16
THE SOUTHERN JOURNAL,

this city we're not alone in their en-
thusiasm TO join Gen. Taylor's army;
the fire of patriotism also animated
those of Mobile, where there are but
very few. The Office Of the Register
was rendered short. handed by the
volunteering of some Of its men, who
left with Gen. Desha's command. The
"boys" know how to handle the shoot.
ing stick well, ard they will doubtless
give the Mexicans good proof Of the
-Picay,ne.
For Point Isabel. The s,eam-schooner
Augusta, we are most happy 10 say, got
off Wednesday evening for the Brazos
Santiago, with the detachment of regulars
from Forts Pike and Wood, and the Mobile
volunteers under Gen. Desha We heard
Wednesday night that the Augusta would
be detained till the following morning, and
so stated; hut are very glad 10 stand cor
rec,ed. Prompt action in the outset is the
surest means of bringing the campaign to
a speedy decision and glorious issue..-Pi-
caynne.
Or 1t will be gratifying to the friends
of religion and patriotism 10 learn that His
Excellency, the Governor, has recommen-
ded the propriety and importance of the
appointment ofa Chaplain to the Brigade
now fitting out under the command Of Brig.
General Smith, upon the requisition of
Gen. Tay lor, for the seat of war on the
Rio Grande. This has been approved by
Gen Gaines, and the Rev. L. l.. Allen,
pastor Of Soule Chapel, has been recog-
nized as Chaplain to the Brigade While
men Of all classes are cheerfully rsi!ying
to the standard of the country when inva-
ded by foreign foe, and forego the COM
forts of home for the tented field and bat
tie plain, as rampart for their affairs and
firesides, we need fear nothing from TO-
reign powerful.
o. The steamboats, Telegraph and Jas.
l.. Day have both been taken up by the
government for the purpose of transport
ing troops, &c. TO Brazos Sartiago.-[Ib.
Government Stores.-The brig Apala-
chicola, and the schooners Harriet Smith
and Soulherner cleared yesterday from
this port for Brazos Santiago, loaded with
Government stores for the use of the ar
my.-[lb.
ErWe have private letter from Pen
sacola which states that the steam friga,e
Mississippi, which sailed on the 4,h inst.
from Pensacola for Vera Cruz, would
touch at Brazos Santiago on her passage.
We hope this may prove rue.-[Ib.
Most Extraordinary Case.-The Plea
yune says that "Capt. Mulhollen, an old
and respectable planter of kapides, VIII Sc
death has been announced, we believe, two
or three times, was still alive some few
days ago; having been forty-seven days
without particle of food or nourishment
of any kind. A little water put into his
mouth by means of spoon is the only
thing that has passed his lips in all this
time! The case is said to battle the skill
OR comprehension of all the medical men
in his neighborhood."
RIGHT OF WAY-We find the follow~
ing in the Pittsburg Gazette of the 9th
ult., and look forward with interest to the
promised explanation Il [Picayune.
''Informaion has been in our hands for
some DAYS, giving very favorable aspect
to our prospects for securing the termina,
ton of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
at this city. 1t is not deemed prudent at
present 10 divuge all the facts IN the case,
but we presume that matters will be in
such train in few days as TO render fur.
Their silence unnecessary Suffice it to say
that the Legislation of the late session of
the Legislature is not deemed unfavorable
to our rights, but turn out to be much bet-
ter than it was at first supposed to be. In
deed we hope to have the pleasure of an.
nouncing to our readers, the coming sea.
son, that the road is under contract, with
prospect Of speedy completion. AS for
the Central road, there is now no prospect