The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-08-29
csrre,pondence Of he H1ehsburg Wig.

STEAMER HARD TINES, 10th August, as.
MI. Editor One is astonished at the errors
cQptained in the publications which We see
daily issued through the press relative to the
seat Of war. Errors in distance, topography,
character Of the people, resources Of the coun-
try, ETC., etc. Can it be that the writer's, pre-
suming on the genera ignoranceo of the people
Of the United States, indulgein their itch for
s%cribling regardless Of facts, and either wilful.
ly misrepresent, " ignorant themselves, new
ertheless impose that ignorance upon the COM
munity rather than restrain their writing pro-
%pensity? | have witnessed these errors from
time to time with some 81 rprise that they have
never been contradicted, which must be in the
belief thatthey can do no injury.
Ny attention Is directed to this matter by a
publication in the N. Y, Herald of August lst.
II speaks Of the Depot to be established Of Co.
margo-undertake to translate the nam Of
Monterey, which it tells US means "King's
Woods but ! tell the writer it means "King's
Mountain" He says Monterey is distant from
Comargo 2lG miles, whilst the distance is in
fact about half what he estimates. He says
that water and pasturage may be found-which
is true-and adds that "there are a humble. OF
places where the advance of an invading army
might be obstinate,y resisted" Under a judi
cious commander heading gallant troops, few
instances couldtbe found where in distance
of 700 TO 100 miles, points could not be select
ed where courage united to skill would moi
enable the defender obstinately to contest the
march Of tne invader. But with the exception
of the crossing Of o very shallow river nea1
La Villa Cappederu, there is not a point be-
tween Comargo and Monterey that affords al
advantageous position as that Of "Resasa d.
la Palma,'' and we know how readily the diff
: Guilty there was overcome. The position o
the "Ravine of the Palms" was protected OF
both tanks; and the Ravipe in front Of tn
centre enabled the Mexicans TO sweep the ap
: proich both with artillery aud small arms, an
nothing but a decisive charge that would cal
! ny the position enabled Gen. Taylor to saw
his command from being cut to pieces. ]
there were difficulties to he ipterposed TO Ger
Taylor's advance, skilful Reconnaissance wonl
; enable him to loresee and provide for the COZ
tingency. His Cavalry, and the Texan Raj
gers under Col. Hays will enable him to
this. And this Col, Hays, by-the-by, is a ma
. peculiarly fitted for such service-for any Sc
vice requiring calmness united to invlnclb
bravery. Walker is one Of his men-one
his training-has been led by him, and success
\ fully led through some Of the most daring el
~terprizes that ever distinguished pOriizan wa
fare. But this was previous to annexation :
Hayes services, suaerings, and dangers ho
no interest for the United States--were vi
known to It's citizens and the Governments
and the knowledge Of VIII oh was confined
the Government he served. But for this
would seem strange that in the appointment
and promotions made by the President Of Il
! United States, during the. last three month
HAYS has not been noticed. He is, howevt
ma better situation for rendering service th'
any the President could give him. He leads
Regiment Of Texan Rangers. Walker is !
I second in command, and their movements W
be made to tell. You may rely upon what
write. have repeatedly traverscd TIE who
I, ground Of which | speak. A TEXAN RANGE