The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-24
DIR FL.AGl
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.

49, A~s ~
Capt. David In taking UP the pen TO le, you
know what is going on here, [ find myself com
pletely non, plussed. for 1 know, what you. aud
every one else, who has lived in Washington
must know, that there are thousands of rumors
ahoat which have no foundation, and which are
put forth by thuse who have no authority to speak
for themselves, OF for any body else, yet when
they are seen in print. have an Importance attach
ed to them which they do not deserve, and which
frequently throw doubt and distrust over the Ad,
minis;raiion, WHICH, if the writers, and their lin
tied means of obtaining information were known.
would be secuted by all readers throughout the
country. of whatever party.
1 reached here on Friday evening, and attend
cd = private levee of the Presidents. where among
many other distinguished gentlemen, was Mr..
King. of Alabama, our late Minister TO France.
The subject which appeared to attract The mos,
attention was, Of course, the Mexican War
Whatever, may be said or written by friend or
foe. our people may rely upon it. that the war
will be prosecuted vigorously and effectively 4:
but let them beware that they do not adopt the
plans Of campaign that are drawn in the papers.
L have II from the best authority, that the Gov.
eminent are supplied with the best adpice from
all parts of the country, as to the proper manner
of prosecuting the war to n successful termination
all or part Of which would certainly be adop,ed
if they were only practicable but unfortunately
those who project these plans, have no know ledue
of the geography Of the country. or the localities.
to be occupied by our troops. The Government
being we'll advised of all those matters, will of
course pursue its own policy, and therefore re.
specially declines the valuable suggestions thus
gratuitously rendered to>it.
The President inquired kindly of our condition
and prospects in our section, and expresses him
self warmly in our behalf. | trust, that the mo-
mentary cloud that has hung over our industry is
forever dispelled, and that a moderate and steady
occupation will be secured to our industrious me
chanlcs. feel assured that such will be- the
case, if the wishes of The Secretary of the Navv
can have any weight, who. | am happy to say, is
in the enjoyment of excellent health, and as busy
as a man can possibly be.
l.. learned, incidentally. in the NAVY Depart.
ment, that Lieut.. McLaughlin's new iron beat.
the :" Bill Hunter D built at Pittsburg, is nut in
commission, for an experimental trip in the Gulf.
to be under the command of Com. Conner. ,cheu
she arrives on his cruising ground. Lieut.. Nc
Laughlin, l understand, asked to be allowed 10
take Idmpico himself, alone. fl viii be recol-
lected that his vessel only mounts one gum
have not learned whether his request was granted
but presume not.
You will of course see the "Oficial Returns"
of the killed. wounded and missing in the battle
of Monterey, as published in the Union, of Sat
urday evening. They, of course, give nothing
neac. The ridiculous effort TO depreciate the
gallant Butler. receives a death blow in these
:" Dispatches"