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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11
Stale Elections.

NORTH CARoLINA.--Th Wings have car,
ried both branches Of the Legislature. In
the Senate their majority will be 4; in the
House II. Thus securing the election of
two Wing United States Senators. Gov.
Glaham's (whg) majority IS 5000.
INDIANA.-Returns have been received
from all the counties but two, and Whit>
combs (dem.) majority is 1916. The In.
dianapoIis Journal says, 'the Senate will be
lied-25 to %, and The House will be whigi
by or majority" Paris c. DunnngI
(dem.) is elected Lieutenant Governor BY
some 1000 votes.
ILL1Nors.-In this State, French, Cover
nor, and Wells, Lieutenant Governor (dem.)
are elected by $4,000 majority. Smith.
Nc 1ernand, FickliB, Wentworth, Douglass
and Turner (dems. are elected TO Congress
by large majoritics. The Legislature is
largely democratic.
KENTuCKY.-The Frankfort Commons
wealth publishes full returns Of the mem.
bers elected to the Legislature. They are
as follows: Senate, 20 wings and 10 dem-
ocrats; House, 63 wings and 81 democrats
wing majority on joint ballot, 4O.-Whig
gain since last year, A.
ARKANsAs.-The Legislature stands, ~
democrats anu II wings TO House, and 10
democrats and wings 10 the Senate-lI
Senators hold over from the previous ses
siOr,
IowA.-The Iowa Express says the ma.
iofity in favor Of the State Constitution for
that territory, is about six hundred.
THE SUB.TREAsURY.-The Sub, Treasury
is now partially in operation, Circular
having been issued by the Treasury Depart.
ment 10 the various collectors, posfmasters
&C., 10 deposit their funds with the nearest
Sub Treasurer, retaining in their own hands
what may be sufficient to meet the expendi-
lures of their Office.
M1ssouRI.-Ihe new Constitution pres
sented to the people of Missouri for their
approval, at the late election, has been res
jected by large majority. Its provisions
were too progressive" in the descending
linz for the sober people. Fl
Is
\ \ = lIEstsEsR- re ENeLAND.--lt4-is-I reported
that Mr.. Pickens, Of South CafOlina, fsa .
succeed Mr.. McLane as Minister to Eng.
land.
THE GULF STRFAM.-The National ms
telligencer Of the 18th ult. says:-The sur
Vsying brig Washington, belonging to the
Coast Survey under command Of Lieutenant
Geo. Al. Bache, United States Navy, has re.
turned from cruize of month in the Gulf
Stream, during which 1927 miles were
made, 532 surface temperature observed,
l49 temperature at depths from to 1900
fathoms, and specimens Of the soundings
collected. The highest temperature at the
surface was between go and 81 degrees of
Fahrenheit's thermometer; the temperature
at 1900 fathOms was 81 degrees, and the
surface temperature 80 degrees.
or The Arkansas Intellieencer gives .
report that Captain LEVITT and his com.
rades, eleven il number, who started for
California last April, have beenmurdered by
the Camanehes. A party Of those savages
were seen j. possession of their guns and
other arms, and the traders Of Little River,
10 the Seminole country.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11
ADVERTTsEMENTs s.
NOfice.

THE undersigned has opened General
A Agency Office, over the Office Of Per
kins g. wilkinson, in the Town Of Benton,
in YazOo county. State Of Mississippi.
He will attend 10 the settlement and col
lection Of all claims placed in his bands
Foreign and Domestic.
rios J. ADAMS.
REFERENCEs:
Hon. Wm. R. Miles, wv. Allen, Mayor.
Hon. Jas r. Burus, Gibson Barnes, Esq
DR.. B. r. Wilkinson, J. w Fnqna, Esq,
Hon. John Batiaile, NJ. A. Jenkins, Esq.
Hon. Robt s. 6. Perkins.
September 4. 1876. 81.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11
Young LeViathall.

hCient Tor eItheT Tue race or HARNESS.. It's
get are large and fine He will make bis
present season, one half the time at the
Stable Of Blackman, Scott 81 Co. in Yazoo
CITY, and the other half at Daniel W. Hem
bricks 3 miles south east from Benton, at
the extreme low price Of $40 the season,
payable a the close of the season. which has
already commenced, and will end on the Ist
day of December next Mares that haze
heretofore failed are invited 10 attend gratis.
Fifty cents TO Daniel. the groom, in every
instance is expected.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11

= aFsEsFRR re ENGLAND.--lte-is- reported
that Mr. Pickens, Of South Cafolins, - -
succeed Mr.. McLane as Minister to Eng.
land.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11

ARMY STEAMBoATs.-Tho Philadelphia
United States Gazette states that the two
steamboats, John r. Thompson and Col.
John Stephens, in the employ Of the United
States, left there for the Bazos Santiago; on
board Of both of these boats were shipped
various army stores and equipments. Among
these cargoes were eight transport baiges
or scows for the Rio Grand, slowed away
piece meal. to be put up there for the use Of
the army. Each barge has capacity Of
500 bbls. The two steamboats, above mems
toned have Loper's propellers.
N.rTha interest Of The Smithson furd,
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11

or The Arkansas Intellieencer gives o
report that Captain LEAvITT and his com.
rades, eleven il number, who started for
California last April, have been murdered BY
the CamaRehes. A party Of those savages
were seen j. possession of their guns and
other arms, and the traders Of Little River,
10 the Seminole country.
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11

or The interest of the Smthson furd,
which has accrued since that fund was de-
posted in the United States Treasury, a.
mounts 20 S24O.OOO
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-11

The following letter from an esteemed
friend, attached to the squadron, gives The
particulars Of this melancholy affair:
Extract of letter from an officer attach
ed to the "Homc Squadron" nor at
''Anfon Li=ardo,' near Vera Cruz, dated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
A PREDICTION AND ITS FULFu,MENT

In Mr.. GAYS Raleigh letter, on the question
of the Annexation of Texas, he used the following
words:
"Under these circumstances, if the Government
of the United States were to acquire Texas. it
would acquire along with it all the membranes
which Texas is under, and among them the actual
or suspended war between Mexico and Texas. OF
that consequence there cannot be doubt .4nneg-
alton and ,car nth MEXICO are identical. Now.
for one, certainly am not willing to involve this
country in foreign for the object Of acquiring
Texas. regard all wars as great calami
ties, TO be avoided, il possible, and honorable peace
as the wisest and truest policy Of this country"
In another part of the same letter Mr.. CLAY said
that the consequences of annexation would be to in
volve us "certainly in war with Mcxico-proba-
bly, ,cM other foreign Po,ccry."
1t is too late now 10 consider the probable diercn
ces from the present condition Of things which Mr.
GAYS election would have caused vet if the
same orninous aspect Of war had come upon ia
which now lowers over the country, it would be
something 10 have such a man at the head of af
fairs.--BoN american,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
MEXICAN LOAN.

The New York Herald Of "Wednesday SAYS /
''the Mexican government has sent an agent to
London TO negotiate loan of two millions of dol
lars. One Of the firm of Manning s. Mcintosh, of
Vera Cruz, bankers, passed through this city few
days SINCE on his way to England via Boston, for
that purpose While at Washington he had an in
terview with Mr.. Pakehham, who was formerly
British Minister to Mexico, and from what we can
learn there doubt that the lonn will be obtain.
cd. This, with the excitement among the Mexi-
cans war will create, cannot but strengthen Pare
dcs's government and destroy all hopes of getting
up another revolution. While the minds of the
lower Glasses filled with war, they arc satisfied
and do not dream of revolutions
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
SURPRISE AND SURRENDER OF CAPTAIN
THoRNTON'S COMMAND.

On the evening OF the 23d ult., General Taylor's
spies brought in intelligence to the effect that about
two thousand five hundred Mexicans had crossed
the Rio Grande to the Texas side above the Anne
rican Fort and that about fifteen hundred of the
same had crossed below. Gen. T. Immediately
dispatched squadron Of dragons to each place Of
crossing for the purpose of reconoiterng them and
ascertaining their position. The squadron ordered
below was in command of Capt Keer, the one
above was commanded by Capt Thornton and
composed of Capt Hardee, Lieut's Lane and Ma
son, with siXty-one privates and commissioned
officers. The former commander, Capt. Keer on
arriving at the point where it supposed they had
crossed, found that the report false, that they
had not crossed there but had all crossed above,
which was afterwards proved by Capt. Thornton's
command aeing surprised, in which Lieut.. Geo.
Mason with nine men were killed and two wound
! ed. The wounded were sent to Gen. Tavlor's
camp; the army having no hospital in the field
Capt's Thornton, Hardee and Lieut.. Kane miract,-
! lousy escaped together with the balance of the
non-commlssloned officers and men, but were cap
! tured and are now prisoners of war Ill Mexico.
! The circumstances which led to the surprise arc
these: After Capt. T.'s command had proceeded
/ up the Rio Grande about twenty-iour miles and as
was supposed, TO within about three miles of the
Mexican camp the guide refused to 90 any further
and stated for his reason that the whole country
was infested with Mexcans. Capt. r.. however
1 PioCStutu VII Will HIS command ABOUT TWO miles
when he came to farm house, which was enclosed
entirely by chaparral fence, with the exception o.
that portion of it which bordered on the river anC
this was so boggy as to be impossible. Capt. Il
entered this enclosure, through a pair of bars ant
approached the house for the purpose making some
enquiry, his command following him. So soon a
his command had all entered the enclosure, the en-
envy, having been concealed in the chaparral. abol
two thousand five hundred in number, completel
surrounded him and commented firing upon his com
mand He then wheeled his command thinking
that he could charge through the cnemy and pas
out where he had entered, not however, without
considerable loss. This he attempted but did no
succeed, the enemy being too strong.
At this instant. Capt Hardec approached hin
for the purpose Of advising him how to extrcat
themselves. The firing Of the enemy still con
tnuing, Capt. Thorntons horse. doubtless havint
received shot, ran away with him and leaped tn
chdparal fence and plunged into prccpice, wher
nc fell with Capt II. under him, where the latte
remained insensble for five OF six hours. Thi
casualty placed Capt Hmdee in command, wh
, attempted with the residue to make his escape b
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
A .DASHING WOMAN.

a correspondent Of the Cherokee Advocate, VIII
ting from the Red River, thus speaks of the wife
OF Col. Lewis, who accompanies her husband, one
OF the U. 5. Commissioners to treat with the
Camanches.
Col Lewis takes his lady love with him. She
Is quite an Amazon wears belt and dagger, shoots
rifle and pistol. rides well on horseback and takes
notes. She is rather handsome, of medium size,
English by birth, has been married four years. and
had no children. The Colonel is very sprghtly
and gentlemanly in his department, and is from
Columbia, Tennessee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

Washington letter thus undertakes to describe
the general campaign against Mexico. We are not
able to say what degree Of confidence should be at
tached to the statement:
Government having completed their arrangements
for the Mexican campaign, am at liberty TO an
nounce few heads of the plan. Fifty thousand
men in all to he brought into the field, the inva-
sion to enter Mexico at four points, marching to
and concentrating at the capitol.
The high region of central Mexico is as healthy
and rs cool in summer as the State of New Jersey,
and into this region forces will march forthwith,
The great western division Of the army from Mis-
souri,, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, &c.. will proceed
directly into the gold region of Santa Fe and New
Mexico, sending detachment into California by
the short route discovered by Captain Fremont A
division from the southwest will rendezvous at Fort
Towson. ON the Red River, Louisiana, from whence
there is ancient military road, in good order, a
cross the high table lands of Upper Texas to the
city of Chihuahua, in Northern Mexico, there uni
ting with the roads from Santa Fe, California and
the Pacific, which all join the great military road
at chihuahua, leading to the city of Mexico
Both these routes are most delightful for summer
campaign, The main garrison will probably be es-
tablished at the Preside det .No,3e, on the right
bank of the Rio Gnnde, on the road from Fort
Towson to Chihuahua, which seems to he the most
central place for keeping up uninterrupted commu-
nicaton with all points chihuahua is exactly in
the centre OF Mexico, due west Bexar, Texas and
due east Of Guayamas, port on the West Coast,
in lower California
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
FROM the CINCINNATI, GAZETTE.
L I N e S

LIN ES
On reading article from the Richmond Vhig, bein,
reply TO The question, tauntingly put" VHERI
is HENRY CLAY"
Where is he ? Ask the mighty host
OF Freedom in glorious land,
A million voices will respond
And each proudly press his hand
To his warm heart, and with tear
For him they honor, answcrs-"HERE 2"
Where is he' In the frozen North,
In the vast villas of the West,
In the sweet lowlands of the South,
That rallying name is known and blcst!
The soldier loves it as the watchword of the free
The sailor shouts it from the mast head on the sea-
Where is he !, In the evening of his life.
The snow flakes of old age upon his brow
But still with clarion voice and Eagle eye,
AS prompt, as eloquent, as fearless now
TO save his country in the thrcat'nng hour,
From civil discord or Imperial power!
Where is he ? Far beyond the reach
OF his untiring, unforgiving foes
In vain did persecution smte
His broad breast with Hcrculcan blows;
The poisoned arrows, winged with envious aim,
Broke on the bright shield of his spotless fame
Where is he History will tell
And on her patriot list enroll
His name amongst the great and good,
Highest upon the dcathless SCROLL
And future ages hail it with huzzas,
Wherever floats the flag Of stripes and stars!
Where then will be the accidental great,
The Lillputian heroes Of to-day
Who strove with sacrilegous hand to snatch
His country's laurel from the brow of Clay.
Posterity looks on with vacant stare,
And echo, sneerng answers, "WHERE?"
Cincinnati, April 7M. WILL, THE Rover.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

There is a we-known adage, Prosperity Gains
friends, but adversely tries them The friends who
have been attracted by prosperity, almost invaria-
bly, fall away on the approach of adversely but
where friendship is pure disnterested, and founded
genuine esteem, affection serves to bring it out
more prominent than ever. Like the rainbow. true
friendship is brightest in the darkest storm.
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Just RpcDinOd-

A I WHITE & Co.'S, prime article of Niolass-
es, Sugar and Salt. Also, supply of No. /
Mackcrel, Shad and Herr;nr.
Stanton, May 2s, 1916.
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/ the river, intending on arriving at its margin &c
swim it, In this he failed, finding II 50 boggy that
he could not get to it. He then returned, taxing
the precaution 70 pet out of distance of musketry,
dismounted and examined the arms Of his men, de-
termining to sell their lives dearly as possible
Before he had succeeded, however, in the insPec.
ton of his arms, Mexican officer rode up and asked
him to surrender Capt H. replied that he would
surrender condition, which was, that II the
Mexican General would receive them as prisoners
of war, and treat them the most civilized nations
do, he would surrender, but on no other conditions
The Mexican officer bore his message to the Gener-
al commanding, and returned with the assurance
that he would.-Capt H. then surrendered
Capts. Thornton and Hardee, with Lieut. Kane
and the residue of the commissioned officers
and privates OF Capt T.'s command are now pris
oners of war in Mexico. The enemy treat them
remarkably WELL
Lieut.. Geo. Mason was fine young officer, and
his death is much regretted. His sabre belt was
recognized among some articles that were subSe-
quently captured from the enemy.
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through the enemys lines, whilst the fire Of the In
ntry was so deadly in its effect as to carry all be-
fore it. Captain May made cut at an officer as
he charged through.--On his return he found him
standing between cannon wheels--fghting like a
hero. He ordered him to surrender. He was ask
ed if he was an officer? Capt. May answered
him in the affirmative, when he presented his sword
remarking, "You receive General Vega prisoner
of war;
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

AN ELEGANT ExTRAcr.-1Iere is an elegant
extract from Western paper:
''It is easy to see when girl thinks much of her
beau for whenever he approaches her she sorter
leans up TO him Ike sick kitten 10 hot brick -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

HE COUNTY CLERK AND THE WOLF ScALp-
Seneca hunter killed wolf just within the
bounds OF Cattaraugus county, close to the Penn
sylvana line, and took the scalp to Meadville, Pa.
Tor the bounty. Being questioned where the animal
was killed, he honestly told the officer that he had
come across and shot it, as as he could tell
within the territory of New York, very near the
state and county lines On this the clerk told him
that 1t would be contrary to law to pay him the
bounty. THAT is bad law" replied the red man.
why E' said the magstrate-s'we cannot paw for
scalPs taken out Of the county" cit is bad" re-
Piled the hunter, because you require that the wolf
should know the county lines. Had this wolf seen
flock of sheep just within the Pennsylvania lines,
dare say ne would not have stopped for the county
lines" On this the magistrate paid him the boun-
ty OF five dolars.-Schoolcrafr notes on the hi
OlOis
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
.F,tSf RpCPiCpH.

A GREAT variety OF English and French Cloths and
Cassmcrcs, black and fancy coiors, and offered al
very reduced prices A. S. KINNEY
Staunton, April %, 1896
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

The widow of Col. Cross. the first victim Of
Mexican barbarity, died in Washington city ON the
18th inst She had been for some time in bad
neath and the shock Of her husbands fate is sup
posed to have hurried her to a premature Grave
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
.BsESE KeCe5rpd.

~ sale by G Kinney
April %, 1916.
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.UgSg .ReCesCeN.

Two CASES Of Superior DRESS BOOTS. Of elcg,,
make and finish, warranted good A. S. KINNEY.
April %, 1876.
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eEixSt Received.

BLEAGHED and Brown Navy Drills, Alpaca Coating
and Tweed Csssmcrcs. A. S. KINNEY
April 90, 1916
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JUST RECEEVeED.

ONE Cask Extra Lamp OIL One Barrel Spirits fur
pcntinc, Cold Pressed Castor Oil.
f.. BERKELEY.
April 9, 1876
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04

Tic who buys what he docs not want, will ,ocn
*ant what lie cannot buy
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Boil TIN CLOTHS.
ANCHOF
NEW BOOK S.

FTNHE Complete Florist, price 25 cents.-Thc Kitchen
and Fruit Gardener, price % cents--Buist on the
culture of the Rose.--Thc Fables Of Flora-Fjowcr
Vase, &c, sc. ROBERT COWAN
April g. 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-04
DIR. WILLIAM P. HALL

OFFERS his professional services the citizens of
Staunton and its vicinity He may be found, for the
present, at the residence Of his Father.
Stanton, April 30, 1S46.-tf
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DIR. WILLIAM G.. BRUFFY.

HAVING permanently located at Mt. Sidney, Augusta
"A county Va, respectfully tenders his professional
services to the citizens of the Town and vicinity
May Z, l846.--tf
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WILLIAM H. HARTMAN.
GEORGE BAYL@&0 yRo
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

MILL practise in the Superior and county Courts Of
w Augusta, Albemarlc and Rockingham counties.
o. Address, Waynesborough, Augusta County, Va.
December 25, 1S45.-f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-03-20
TO NfyHRg CT 4 &c 95>
Physicians. and Others.


THOHE subscriber keeps constantly for sale at the
lowest prices. an assortment of MEDICINES
DRUGS, DYESTUFFS. PAINTS, OILS
GLASS, VARNISH, BRUSHES. &c, &c.
Confident that his prices will give satisfaction,
he soliclts even those who may not intend to pur
chase at the time, to ascertain the prices of his
goods. ~ .@
Any communications. asking the prices Of goods,
are most cheerfuy and promptly answered.
He would particularly state. that he has, steam
Factory in connection with his store, for Powder
ing, Jaap, Rhuharb Ipecacuanha, and many other
Medicines; forsGrinding Mustard Cinnamon. Gin
ger, AfsPice, Pepper. Cloves, &C.; and Lamp
Black, Black Lead, Venetian Red, Chrome yell
low aud green. Verdegfis, Yellow Ochre. and 9TH
er Paints, III oil all of which he is able to sell at
the very lowest prices.
Paints mixed already for use, and put up in
elrthen pots, of different Sizes for family convent
encs. .....-... . ....F .... ......s
Putty of the best quality, at q cts. per b.. out
of bladders, and 3 cents per lb. i'll bIadders, in
quantities of SD lbs. and upwards. ..r.. -..
ONO charge made for delivering goods in any
part Of the city. .
]. w. w. GORDON, Druggist.
No. l. 2 West Pro3t ST., tc,o doors from Lieht
g., and opp ste tie Bait. 4 ohio K. Il. Depot
BDlt;m6re. .........
Baltimore, February Is, 1916 24-3m
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s. e. sCEHON WAAD,
Botanic PHYSICIAN.

q e AS on hand large stock of Botanic Mcdi-
q Il cnes, of his own manufacture, such as rem
edips for Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Group
Whooping Cough. Cholera, Cholera Morbus.
Cholera Infantum, Cholic, Gravels, Live and
Spleen Complaints, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism sick
Held ache. Piles, ervous diseases, Worms, Fet-
ter, and all diseases of the Skin, Itch, Scrofula
&c. &c. .n.' ...a III. .a.....- ~s-..
These remadies are all IF purely Vegetable COM
position, and are universally known to possess viz
tues that have never been excelled bv any series of
Melicjnes, ever offered to The public. go. .,. ..-
The above medicine. are for sale in Princess
street, near Rankin * Martins Auct1ona and Com.
mission Store at wholesale and retai--.
Wilmington, n. c., DAG, ls45. l5-3m