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tFrom the Galveston News-Extral
MONDAY, May 18th.
The steamship New York arrived aboutS O'Clock,
T. NJ, having left the Brazos Santiago Yesterday
about II o'clock, being 25 hours from bar to bar.
on the 9Th, Gen. Taylor, finding that the enemy
had entirely disappeared, and left the communica-
ton between his encampment and Point Isabel I'M
INSTRUCTED, collected the baggage and plumber which
they had left, and returned to his depot, at Point
Isabel, having previously sent word to Gen. Ampu-
dIa, that ne had permission to send over two hun
dred men to bury his dead
The news is not important No further engage
mcnts have taken place. AS far as we can learn,
the Mexicans appear TO have retreated to the other
side of the Bravo
We learn from Capt Phillips that General Tay-
lor is now at Point Isabel having returned from his
encampment. He is directing his operations "a
ganst Nlatamoras, and expediting the march Of the
troops TO that point, as fast as they arrive.
On Friday night, detachment OF 1000 Voun-
teers and Regulars took up their line Of march, for
the purpose of crossing the Rio Grande at the
mouth, intending to enter the city Of Matamoras
They were to be joined by 500 seamen in boats
The steamer Vesta left on Sunday morning for the
mouth of the Rio Grande for the purpose of assist
ing the troops IN crossing the river at that place.
The steamship Telegraph was to leave last even
ing, Sunday 18th, for New Orleans.
The Governor has been authorized, " resolu-
ton OF both Houses of the Legislature TO take com
Inand OF the troops called into the field by the State
of Texas.
STILL LATER
The steamship Alabama, Capt Windle, arrived
this morning about O'Clock, reports having left Bra
EOS Santiago on Tuesday evening O'Clock, p M.
The news at the Point official had arrived that
zen. Wilson, with four companies OF the Alabama
Regulars and three companies of the Alabama Vo-
lunteers had taken Barita without oppostion-
Ten Taylor was to cross the Rio Grande to take
Matamoras on Monday morning, having heard no
at the point, it was the universal OPT
mon that the Mexlcans had evacuated the town.
Gen Smiths command was on their way had com
menced their line Of march and advance up the
river on the Mexican side. Coils Marks and Wal
tons regiments were complete the Sea having ar
rived the morning Of our departure.
Officers and men all well and in fine spirits
The officers wounded in the late battles are doing
well.
Capt. Aulick, Of the frigate Potomac, command
ing the 5OO seamen had proceeded up the Rio
Grande.
1t was reported at Point Isabel on the morning OF
the 10Th, that 2000 Mexcans were seen marching
1ut OF Matamoras for the Interior literally in state
)f starvation.
Ship St. Louis off the Bar bound in ship Prince
Royal and ship Sweden on the Bar barquc Oberlin
IN the Bar.
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FORM OF ENROLMENT.

We, the undersigned, do hereby engage to serve
in volunteer company Of infantry to constitute a
portion of the three regiments required for the
vice OF the United States, according to the terms of
an act of Congress providing for the prosecution
of the existing war between the United States and
the Republic of Mexico approved the 18th May,
lo46-and to hold ourselves in readiness for muster
into the service of the United States when called
upon by the Governor of Virginia
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the army. making such disposition for defence. and
tor the comfort of his command, he may deem
advisable. He will hold himself strictly on the
defensive until the return of the Commanding Ge-
neral.
BY order Of Brig, Gen. TAYLOR,
w. w. j. BLISS,
Acting Adjutant General.
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The New York Herald states that the British
Government has made an arrangement with Mr.
Cunard TO line Of steamships from Liverpool
10 New fork--to commence soon as the ships
are ready, which Will be next year. The present
line 10 Halifax and Boston will he continued
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OFFICIAL.

We have received, at an hour too late for any
special remarks upon them, (says the Union, of
Monday night,) the official dispatches from the
War and Navy Departments. We lose no time
in laying them before readers. 1t will be seen
that they confirm substantially the accounts already
published
Head Quarters ARMY OF OccurAr,oH,
Point Isabel, Texas, May 7, 1876.
Sir: respectfully report, that shall march this
day with the main body of the army, to open COM
munication with Major Brown. and throw forward
supplies OF ordnance and provisions. II the enemy
oppose my march, in whatever force, shall fight
HIM. Occasional guns are heard in the direction
oil Matamoras, showing that every thing is right
in that quarter.
Yesterday the recruits under Lieut.. McPhail
arrived here. After filling up the companies of the
permanent garrison, ca LIST arty. and 4th arty.,
the remainder of the detachment, with its officers
was placed under Maj. Monroes orders to assis,
in the defence Of the depot. The men are yet toe
to take the field, though efficient for garrison
defence. They will be permanently assigned as
soon practicable.
The four companies of the first infantry are hour
ly expected, and will be seasonabe reinforcement
The first shipment of volunteers from New Orlean.
may also soon be looked for. Their arrival will
enable me to open the river and free our communi
cations.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obd't serv't,
H. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig'r Gen. U. S. A. Cong
The ApJUrANr GENER,L of the Army,
Washington, ID. G..
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HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OccupArros.


Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May, 8, 1876.
SIR: have the honor to report that was met
near this place yesterday, my march from Point
Isabel by the Mexican forces and after an action
Of about five hours dslodged them from their posi-
ton and encamped upon the field. Our artillery,
consisting of two lS-pounders and two light bate
res, was the arm chiefly engaged, and to the excel
lent manner in which it was manpuvred and served
Is our success mainly due.
The strength of the enemy is believed to have
been about six thousand men, with seven pieces of
artillery, and eight hundred cavalry. His less is
probably at least hundred, killed Our strength
did not exceed all told twenty three hundred, while
our loss was comparatively trihing-four men kill
ed, three officers and thirty seven men wounded
several Of the latter mortality regret to say that
Major Rnggod, Sd artillery and Captain Page. 18th
infantry, are severely wounded. Lieutenant Luz
ther, I'd artillery, slightly so.
The enemy has fallen back and it is believed
has repassed the river have advanced parties
now thrown forward in his direction and shall move
the main body Immediately.
In the haste Of this first report, | can only say
that the officers and men behaved in the most adj
mirable manner throughout the action. shall
have the pleasure OF making more detailed report
when those of the different commanders shall be
received. am, sir, very respectfully
Your obedent servant.
u. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brigadier Gen. u. s. A. commanding
The Adjutant General. w. S. Army,
Washington, ID. c.
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The New York Herald apfly styles Mr.. Ben
TONS Oregon speech, "thc funeral discourse Of 81
40"
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From the New Orleans Tropic, May %.
LATER FROM THE ARMY.

The steamship New York has just arrived, and
we lose not moment in laying her news before
the public,
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FLOUR, in Richmond, s4,25-markct dull.
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RESOURCES OF THE WEST.


Thisis always subject OF interest," Every body keeps
an eye the setting sun-snd every one notes with '" n
der the constantly accommodating power OF the "Far est
Gov DopoE OF Wisconsin, his late message brings to
the attention of the Legislature the subject Of the
lands and seems imbuGd with the AnuRent spifit
of the times.
Iu the mineral district l0l 900 acres reserved from
ra. Us lead mines timbered lands for smelling purpI-
see These lands said 10 be well adapted iof farming,
and the Governor recommends memJrazng Congress on
the subject suppose authorize their SALE though Il
not stated. The question brought up m
new form. As the government aud lis citizens
the relation OF LANDLORD and tenant said t. be contrary TO
the spirit free instu tons, aud the rent paid Oh
lease Of mineral lands declared be direct tax
tribute paid government The policy OF selling these
lands extending the right u pre- emPOn resident miners
aud settlers recommended. We cannot stop To ar
quo point fully, (ays the Buffalo Adverser but we
must express roget that the Governor has tit To
such sentiments believing them TO be wrong princiPle
and that tie policy urged, practically carried ou woad
be injurious the gyernment AMI citizens Ine lead
the gift OF Providence, aud Though the mi er3l
region extensive has certain dehned limits, that are
small IN comparison with the OF the western
country and the mines should be held for the
common good Of all. free all who choose To work them
under regulations certainly oppressive, rather than AL
low them become a monopoly in the hands OF few.
Reasonable appropriations by Congress Tor hurbors on
The hundred miles If lake that Wisconsin has
Lake Michigan, and also the Improvement of the nsv
alton Of the upper Mississippi urgently called iOf
The O the Fox aud Wisconsin rvers aud the
construction OF q rail macadamzed road from Lake
Michigan tbs Mississippi, urged national objects,
aud the memOrisIzng OF Congress their favor
nendSd."
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TRUSTS AND TRusrRRs-

We have received we'll written communication on
the subject above stated, in which the ground Justly
taken, a. conceive, that Trustees should be placed IN
similar condition with ell other duciory SCENTS known TO
our legal code such guardians executors and admins
traitors, and that the subject should protected BY the
same guards With The properly committed to the care aud
Disposal Of those 6ducuncs.
The bare statement Of the proposition seems to us 10
carry conviction with h. and would scarcely seem to need
argument The attention Of the aw-makors should IN
Occasionally be given to h. md with ihot ournest1ess Of
purpose necessary 10 remedy existing evils aud sbuscs Of
every day occurrence.
But we fear our correspondent hes si the subject sleep
to long The prcsent h srsady 90 far advanced
that easy to perceive that tho disposition 10 postpone s
growing dsy. Here the eighth week tho session con
cluded. and bot three probably remain FOR the de
spaieh oi nearly every important subeefor which the L.
Rsiaefo met Whatho2e, then, ~ there Of the considera
ton Of this subiscti
Bot tie wo-dgcstod argunent Of ihe writer shall speak
for Itself, Of the earliest possible moment The SUBJECT b.
one lhatis Justly entitled to public consideration.
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.wHERE is HENRY CLAY,r

We copied. few days since, a statement in a few
lines from Pittsburgh paper that Wings had d.
ed the election OF miner officers for that c, whercupon
the Lancaster lntellgeneer thus breaks forth:
"For the above astounding intelligence indebted
the United Stues Gazette published IN the city Of PHI
adelphia, the State Of Pennsylvania Boys, do you
hear thst What the price Of socksi Where Henry
Csyl"
1t is astonishing how class Of politicians begin
think about the soeks they hear that hon
have got Office especially in the police depart
ment.
The result of the minor elections not be despised
They may reach maturity, but they denote sound
saving minority. Forty twenty ten, nay five righteous
men, would saved the devoted city Of the plain had
Trey been found within walls; and loud and heartfelt
would have been gratitude OF the patriot who pleaded
in behalf could he have announced the
of finding minor number, whose purity OF principles, aud
excellence Of practice, would been accounted for
righteousness.
"Where Is Henry Clay1" quohs Henry Clay is probs.
bly, in New Orleans about his business lawyer. But
friend Of the Lancaster In,egencer is the only
that begins to cry out, "where is Henry Cay1" The
great system Of protecting and promoting American indus
Try which declared be of paramount Importance by
very large majority OF Me OF Pennsylvania, in the
Of ls44, endangered, and the people look
around for help. the Senate the Cabinet the Exc
cuuve and ask where is Henry Clayl"
The nation is brought the Of war, by the Bullying
braggadocA Of Of quack politicians, who unable
erace their steps, and have made OF prepara
for deence who threatening and turning pale
they threaten blwling for "noiice" hand, and
then hoping tina; the opposition party will them from
their lollies This is going the people satisfied
that the party in power scarcely preserve the peace
they have eoparded aud still less able carry
they provokngthe people, seeing this, crying
"where is Henry Cay1"
The "5oys hear all this undoubtedly, and hear IT,.
The people hear it, and while fearing for the peace and
prosperity Of the country. they, cry out. "Where il,
Henry Clayl"-fU. $. Gazette.
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rsss oos.rsrur.eS--.rAr sIGHTs.
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
THE PEACE PARTY
~oNpAY MORNING.. JANUARY 20. is,s.

Some of the Administration presses, shof'
time since rampant for the "whole OF Oregon or
pope." have OF late considerably modified their
tone, and one Of them in article Of some length
undertakes to prove that the Democracy are essen.
tally the " party Of peace II this be so, then
has the clustering in Congress been to little Pur
pose. II only proves the truth Of the oft repeated
remark, that those who make the most noise are
always the least inclined To blows.
The windy speeches have reminded us oil
scenes Of every day lte-something that may
have often been noticed IN assemblage Of pot.
valiant heroes in bar room. 4 man OF wrath
is seen boiling over with super abundant ca'orlc,
"pitching and snoring for an adversary, and
swearing he can 'Iick all creation" In this alarm
ing state of affairs, he calls out for an opponent
some two or three good natured and peaceful
friends, averse TO blood and thunder, undertake
TO hold hm-and four other men OF peace take
hold of his adversary-and then, good lack, how
The iroth hiesl
"Esch hero burns conquer to die,
What mighty hearts htde bosoms lie :"
But the moment the by.standers cry "hands
OFF, the gallant champion, who threw down the
gauntlet, becomes as "cool as a cucumber, and
declares, "'pon honor" he has not the least bad
feeling towards any living mortal.
And this is the drama being enacted on the
great national theatre at Washington.
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LAKES.

wKLeusssS ruE usIrEp Sr.rr.-Thers ar, now about
10000 wseh emigrsnts and their children this
Try Our attention has been called to this deserving
cisss OF emlgrsn by hearing recently the OF
one OF their own missionaries present this city, in
suit oi funds and books aid in establishing Sunday Schools
among his eounuymeu in Ohio. lie tho number Of
WEIGH Congregational churches In that State be To- and
the number OF Cslvansc Baptist and Methodist
large, or somewhat larger The people represented
very desrous Of schools and religious instruction;
ready To make great ekertons these advantages
tor themselves and their posery but being generally quite
poor they are not able to do much for themselves As
evidence u their willingness do what they can, the
missionary stated that 5000 had been contributed by welch
domesues alone IN Cincinnati, towards erecting place Of
woshp.-BOsroS TsAvELLrR.
TaE STAR SrASeLtp BAsSKR-Bepj. Rush, Esq. sends
10 the Pennjyvsnian. added this song by
an English gentleman;
But hushed be that strain! They foes no longer;
10, Britain the right hand OF friendship extends,
And Albions fair isle we behold with affection,
The land OF our iathers-the land of our friends.
Long. long may ye flourish. Columbia and Britain,
la amiiy still may your children be found,
And the Star Spanged Banner and Red Cross together,
Wave free and triumphant the wide world around.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, Jan. %, 1886.
The Senate met. (Mr. BoNpURASr Speaker pro tenn
Communication received from the House, en-
closing several bills passed body Referred to the
proper committees.
MIR. RoeSRs, from the Committee Internal Improve
mcn reported the bill. without amendment
the Richmond and Ohio Railroad Company.
Mr. THOMPSON at H. reported bill changing the time
OF holding the COUNTY Court OF Cabell.
The vote the bill authorizing sior require seeur.
~ tor their tees. was reeonsdered, mouou Of Mr..
SraNARD-snd after explanation OF the provisions OF
isting laws by Mr.. THoNrsos OF A, was recommiued.
The Speaker laid before the Senate, commune ation
from the Governor enclosing OF the condition
OF the North Western Bank OF Virginia.
Mr. CRAWFORD from the Joint Committee on the Tr.a
surers office. made report the eondon of that office
There being no other business ready for action,
ia motion OF Mr. SMITH, the Senate adjourned.
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Msesdanifed Resd sp ReekJasA kireT 70 Sfsaafsa-
To rnr LSsistAIvsK viksiSiA,
Your attention has been called by writers in the
Wing oNct the signatures Of "a Farmer" aud "ROcksh."
10 the Practeabiiy ofs Msesdsmired Rail Road from
the Mouth OF kockhsh River 10 Saun'on aud ssurvey has
been solicited determine the best the
valley counties with Richmond. ..|.. .r..
The Sconsvile road BILL recently rejected by your hon
oraoe body certainly presented strong claims to your Ia
that did receive your approval. The hope Is
doubt now entertained by its friends since the passage OF
the Southwestern road BILL that renewed efforts would
suit In like their scheme, aud they will proba.
bly, with such unes made apparent that
they the
their Improvement
The delegates from the counties Of Albemare, Neon.
Augusta &c, would only represent the immediate in
ercsts OF their constituents but the interests Of the State
by having the from Stanton 10 vile lat the
mouth Of Rockhsh Riyer) surveyed by competent Ens
neer, and the estimated before definite action
the Scosvie road bill takes place. all events by max
such mendment that bill will require the stock
holders To take the Rockhsh rort. the condition
which the State subscription is granted. upos tho
OF said Engineer, IL found pacueabls and
10 the interest OF the State 10 do 50.
BY reference the map, will be that the mouth OF
Rocksh lies nearer the central part OF the Valley than
either Seottsve Gordonsve; and acquainted with
the typography OF the county viii eoncede that Mature
have intended the valley OF Rockhsh r-er the
channel through which the produce OF Augusta and great
portion Of the counties OF Pocshoniss Bath Roekbdge.
Rockingham, &c. should pass ITS proper destination
For town, it presents good location sssny the
James river above Richmond-the access IN way
being the best the lands productive; the power I'm
dependent OF the canal afforded by the Rockhsh
very valuable. holding the greatest Inducements To
capitalists 10 establish man0 acories The saving In the
c",t OF water power and the low price of lsbo and
duce, compared with the cost OF those items IN towns
nearer 'he sea board being 50 much iusvor Of How
srdsrile that might venture the prediction, that
at distant period vic with Of the Northern
towns in manufactures OF all kinds while Scottsve. be-
ing destitute Of power, with barren country
SIDE aud difficult approach either, increase
to any thing like a corresponding extent.
The question may be asked, can the stock be tsken'
affirm that, survey having been made establishing the
fact that MscadamiLcd road be made along this
tor but hiie half the would make
SeOsyIle, to make connexion at Kind with the
Louisa Railroad, and the advantage IT would have over
those routes in attracting much larger portion OF produce
would guarantee safe investment OF capital and would OF
itself ensure success, without the aid that be conf
IDENTITY relied in the prosperity Of the place
by sale ofits valuable power enter
prising company for manufacturing purposes.
STAUNTON.
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ORIGIN or Tug TERM wulG

The name Wing, made It's appearance North Carroll.
ma. when popsr first began encroaeh the rights Of the
people IL made its appearance n England when the
kingy power sought TO destroy every vesuge Of human
liberty. IL made ~ appearances the thirteen Colonies
when the British Crown attempted iaen cords Of slavery
on the people, and compel obedience to the dctaon Of
single man! Is the name them rcproacb7 Then do al
the Patriots who have stood Mp for the rights Of the people,
IN opposition tyranny, foundation Of the world
boar the sain-J0r They all lYhigs The name implies
opposition 70 ms1-ed power, end rloy doc, every
True Wing, IN the name.-R gisigh Register.
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DANCING.
PRIVATE DANCING AND wALTzING.

.GOODWIN respectfully informs he lends patrons
4fh the public that he will h neoo for the
Concert Room of the ETelangs Hotel Thursday
January bays Of tuiiioB-ruesdays and Thursdays
o'eioet NJ for young Ladies and Masters aud
for Gentlemen.
adies and Gentlemen receive Private Tuition
occupied BY pupils Mr. Goowins admired uadrss
and Pota, with the Mazuka, addition 10 Poke
and the most gfa efui style of Dancing and Waiting
BThrss exercises gentle that lady
Practice them II cannot but b. Of pain parent
n child soOp forward with shoulders contract
3D. when Known that by h, position body the air re-
eved into the urEs epaed considered
consistent with healthy state These intended
obvaie this and give the pupil graceful aud
luaf irEaunn IN
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soUTHERN & WESTERN LITERARY MEsSEN-
GER AND REVIEW.

The January number OF this work has been received but
have been unable TO give IL careful examination. II
the first issued suce the junction OF the Richmond and
Charleston Msgaznes-snd combines the talent and
Of both. The unon OF effort ensrse It's ca
pably for usefulness by bringing play the literary
sources OF the whole Southern country.
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NAVAL


TIE FTigats Potomac.
This noble vey-el lsken out u the Dry DICK on
Tussdsy sod will be Immediately fitted Tor sea- orders
having come down FROM the Department have her res
dy BY the lOth " februsfy, possible. She has been
r,esuked sud noWly cJppcred. sd will 20 from thi.
1sd oRs Of the aud mJst noble vessels 10 our
Nsyy. N5TJSik Nee E,s
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WIFE.

or all the titles, woman fair
Dear woman-here can ever bear
Though all are holy words to me,
With holy thoughts aud things
Yet one among them ever brings
Such gushing feelings on its wings
Such memories OF Love and Care
OF Trust and Faith IN days that we're
OF Hope and Joy for time to COME
OfTru.h-of Cha tity-and Home,
That OF all others, that feel,
love the best, in woe or veal:
IL is not Sister-Lover-Br Bride;
It's dearer far than ell beside,
10 all the chequered ways OF life.
Her hand in mine, III whisper Wife.
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LECTURES ON PoMPEII.

Prof Elton will deliver his first Lecture tie buried
sy OF Pompe ibis evening, Jan. Goth, the Odd Eel
lows Hall, commencing At u O'Clock.