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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04
ROM TIA MPIC


We learn from the correspondence of the New
Orleans Delta that the Ship ONDI,KA, which re-
Gently sailed from that port, with four companies of
the Louisiana Volunteers, and Colonel DE RUssY
the commanding officer, on board, went ashore a
bout the first instant on the Mexican coast, some
thirty miles south Of Tampico. BY the activity of
the Captain OF the vessel and the officers of the re-
giment, the whole of the Volunteers were safely
landed, with arms and anmuntion when they
forthwith commenced their march TO Iampco safe
~ arriving the next day, accompanied by the great
or part OF the crew.
Zen. SHIELDS immediately dispatched the steam
'er UNplNE with company III of the United States
Artillery, 10 the assistance of the vessel with n
view to her preservation from the enemy. At the
latest accounts the UNpINE had not returned, and
1T was reported that the artillery had been captured
by body Of eight hundred MeXicans, who had pre-
viously taken possession of the wrecked ship The
report CT the capture of the artillery is not credited
though there appears TO be reason to doubt tina,
the MeXicans had possession of the wreck
REPORTED CAPTURE OF Commemorative
learn from the same correspondence that a CONNER
cial house in Iampco has received letter of yer,
late date from chihuahua, which states that m
American force from Santa Fe, part of Gen
Kearney's command, had showed themselves nea
Chihuahua, and were immediately attacked by
superior Mexican force. long and sanuuinor,
battle was fought, in which many were killed OF
both sides, and which resulted in victory by TIN
Americans, who entered the town. and placed on
flag in place Of the Mexican in the principal square
This news is generally believed to be true by tn
officers of the army at Tampico. The troops en-
gagged are supposed to be the Missourians, unde
Col. Price.
FEVER AT TAMpIco.-A very malignant fevo
is prevailing in the hospital at Tampco, from whic
our soldiers are suffering. The physicians hav
pronounced it a mild type of the yellow fever
Col. HARNEY.-A court martial is in session a
the Brazos TO try Col. Harvey for disobedence q
orders. Gen. WORTH is president of the court,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

Prentice says the Locofocos Of Congress fromer-
stood In terrible fear of their newspaper organ AT
the seat OF Government and always yielded implic-
1t obedience TO its edcts. The organ hover has at
last become sadly feeble, and now the Loco(ocos Of
the House appear to be riotiug in their license.
i'm; SAID one boy to another, "how's your ma ~
Feeble enough-I can lick her now. and have
every thing my own way. and you don't see Inc 90
ing, on errands and doing little things about home
as | used to-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04
CONGRESS-.

The Three Million bill was still under discus
sion in the Senate at our last accounts which extend
TO Saturday last.-lt is difficult to say when tbe
vote will be taken upon it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

Prentice has the following clip at the adm;ris,r,
tion.-"The Washington Union saws ibaf s,bo
measures Of the Government at this rime ave mat
tiers Of great inercst'-1'his is especially trne Of
that prominent measure of the Government tbc M
tonal debit will create ccry grem interest in
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

GA bill has passed the Senate of Virginia
making indemnificaton TO Captains in the VIRGINIA
Regiment of Volunteers for expenses incurred NV
them in the organization Of their respective com
naming
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

The House of Representatives ofthe State of Dc
iaware passed bill last Friday for the gradual abo
ition of slavery in that State. The proposition has
yet TO receive the sanction Of the Senate, which IL
expected TO concur with the IIouso 'Tbs number
OF slaves in Delaware in the year 1910, wher, Mo
last census was taken. was only 2.GO5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

11'Judgo J. II. UNpERwooD has been elected
by the Legislature of Kentucky TO the Senate Of
the United States, in the place Of Mr.. Moorohcad,
resigned
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

t1- In the next column may be found Letter
from the Captain the Augusta Volunteers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

Stanton Lodge, No. 45, Of the |. o. OF. was
opened in Staunton, on Thursday evening last. by
ID. G.. NJ REED.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04

o. Hon. joins DAVIS has been re elected Scna
TOR from Che State Of Nassachuscfts.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Gideon =. Walker.

This gentleman, hailing from LETTERS
son, and candidate for Congress, made
pretences TO address large audience
in the Council Chamber on Thursday
evening last. He expressed himself as
a democrat, but failed 10 enlighten his
audience OF what component materials
constituted member OF that party
We did not learn whether he ever voted
for a p esideat. or whether he was a
War map--a Polk man or a Calhoun
man. II is possible he nigh, have for
got it, But taking it all together, we
think Mr.. Walker is on an Improbable
errand--one that is not well calculated
10 benefi, himself or reflect much honor
OF credit 10 his friends. Why should
any man, at this particular crisis, att
tempt TO Glsorganize and break down
The principles Of our party, and he pro.
processing to be Democrat, Can. II
be possible that Mr.. Walker Is an in
strumen! in The hands of the enemy.
and that he is so blinded to the geo ! of
The party ofJeffsrson, Jackson and Polk,
as to allow himself duped. We hope
such IS not the case, for if we were to
form an opinion from bis appearance,
We would say he would be the last man
that would be found knnckling TO such
servlle and Martin like work We
think the gentleman had better give up
the ghost and make himself contenied
for tho next three years. After Mr..
Walker iioished his brief remarks, The
audience called for Maj. Harris, who
was present, and addressed the meeting
in q few appropriate remarks, urging
the proprieiy OF Conventions, The me-
tessity of TIE DEMOCRACY boldly sus-
tanning the election Of Mr.. Chapman,
and the sound AID polite course of the
present Administration,
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
PatrIofic Wnnno,..


Ii is related in a paper published in
OHIO, that several married women femon.
srated with lady because she encoura>
aged her husband 10 volunteer in the Am
erican army 10 go 10 Mexico. This lady
replied in truly American style, chat
she had rather be soldiers vic ow than a
towards wife, What can Mexicans think
or expect but fiefeai in their resistance
of our forces. when we say that there
are thousands Of just such women IN
our land, and as an Illustration we have
published paragraph in another pors
ton Of our paper, from the n. o. Delta,
stating the fact, that a lady from Ala
bama had made an Application 10 join
the army 7
This IS patriotic, surely, and shows
that Alabama Is not to be beaten, not
only in handsome women, but bui not
in such as possess frmness and tine
courage. A fflendinfofms US, that the
editors Of The Della are moi mistaken IN
their statement, for gentleman in We
iumpka has letter from Gen. Brooke,
which ALEC mentions the same fact, The
lady referred TO is OF good education,
and does, and has, for many years NOV
ed in the highest circles Of society, and
highly respected by all who know Der
Alabama may well be proud in having
had sons first in the field; and now.
when a second calls made, her patriot
&c daughters seeing the apathy Of the
lords Of creation, apply for permission
10 Join the army. As muses., 10 attend
The sick and wounded, wdmen are not
TO be eyceiled. Its not known what
disposition has been made, of This patri-
otto woman's application, but we will
sTenk for her, that whatever post she
nay be placed at she will moi be found
wanting, aa.I
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
The Cen,rcviIle Convention.

This Convention, which has Just adj
jourred, we are credibly informed. was
conducted with The greatest harmony and
good 'eeiing, Every rounsy IN the Dis
trlct sent delegates, with the exception
OF Jefferson. And Jefferson seni a
'es'eF' signed ey several OF the most in
uueh''a' men ID mat county, requesting
me iFss s'ieoent OF me oonsen'ionio ca !
IT'S Vo'e lof MAJ Ha'fls, but as this was
MOI suihcieptly authentic, the request
was mol complied with. A delegate
from Coosa moved that the letter be
spread upon the Minutes OF the Con-
vent'on, but as some objections were
raised for the purpose OF securing har-
mony, the letter was finally withdrawn.
Had the vote OF This county been given
Tor Mag Harris, he would have received
at the first ballot the unusually large
vote OF 10 to Z. The two counties thai
did not give their votes for Mr.. Harris
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
rrcxicnnp Victories.

Already al the Wigs exciting al the
prospect Of procuring a majority in the
next Congress, and that they will draw
our army onthis side ofthe Rio Grnnde,
and bring The war to an honorable close.
Honor with a vengeance. 1t would be
one sided mailer, and the Mexcans
ard wings could probably equally divide
the honors among themselves. What
a beautiful spectacle would a Congress
of the Santa Annas. Amontes, or Ans
pudiasIcf the United States present
They would hurl daggers into ali mea
sures of MI. Polk, for his reckless con-
duct towards them in Mexico. But a
wing majority at this time would soon
expose their conduct, and the resul.
would be OF the worst kind. The vari.
Gus materials of which il would be
composed w'uid cause general ex>
plosion. The war men--the anii.wa.
men slavery men and 'aboiiiionists-
annex tlonists and Wilmot proyiso
men, could mol, We think, yet along hars
monious eoough to give many indemni.
tcailons 10 their brothers 10 arms in
Mexico, against The United States,
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Extraordinary Hail Storm.

A letter in the Augusta Chronicle.
signed Joshua Hill, and dated Monlcel-
10, Geo, May 81. gives an aImos. in.
credible account Of the bail storm OF, The
l9it, The Chronicle says, those who
know the wri er need no endorsement
OF his Statements We extract a por-
ton of the letter.
In The neishborhood OF Wise's Ferry,
Oemulgee, the storm was very fierce,
but it was severesl about two or three
miles this side OF the river. The scene
must have been terrific in The. extreme.
the hail fell as large as goose.eggs, and
III quantities incredible 10 relate. Large
banks Of The stones YET lie in the cor.
ner of The fences, notwithstanding the
very copions rains that have fallen
since, and the bightsun oftwelve clear
days. Our boys are vet enjoying ice
drinks from these unexhausted banks.
Ii would be difficult TO find single head
of wheat on airy sized wheat field in the
Immediate vicinity | am describing
Flocks OF goats were killed, and whole
socks OF hogs nearly destroyed, the
horns of COWS were broker eff and some
persons severely injured. The forests
are almost as leafless as in mid winter.
andpresents a most melancholy picture
Immense numbers of poultry, birds,
snakes and fish were destroyed. The
orchards were stripped of their entire
covering, and the trees so bruised as To
leave no hope that they will survive.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Col. Dol.ipsaan's Expedition.

One Of the papers cali this one OF
he most daring expeditions recorded i,
the history of war. With folct mol
exceeding 1000 men, Gel. Doniphan
traversed hostile country between 400
and 500 miles, defeating the enemy in
two engagements. at Bsaciio and Sacre
mento, capturing eleven pieces of artil
lery, and entering the capital OF the
State of chihuahua in triumph. He Is
represented to have afterwards proceed
ed 200 miles further spaih to place
called Paral, white, the state governs
meni had fed, the Mexioans fearing thai
he was about to penetrate the State Of
Durango Ia joining Gen Taylor, he
marched with his command upwards o.
four tbousend miles.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
At:empf 10 Muraer.

The Flag & Advertiser OF Tuesday
'asf says, thai negro man belonging
to MIR. Burton, attempted to cut his
wife's throat very early yesterday morn,
Ing. He attempted tho act while she
lay IN bed and he thought asleep, but S
he approached with razor In his hand,
she asoke and caught his hand A
struggle took place between them-sbe
screaming very loudly, and he trying TO
cut her throa., which he did partially in
two places. Her cries, however. soon
brought assistance, and he escaped. Her
wounds are not thought sufficiently
dangerous to cause death. The cause
is said to be jealousy. The man has
since been arrested. One of bis hands
was badly cut ia the struggle.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Candidates for Congress.

We see the names of the Hon, F. W.
Bowden, the late Representative, Col.
Matthew Phillips and S. F. Rice, Esq
announced as candidates for Congress
IN the 7ih Congressional District. The
Two first are democrats, but we do not
know precisely to what party Mr. Rice
considers himself attached, as. We I'M.
dersiand he is for Gen. Taylor for The
Presidency, Calhoun's policy TO end the
war by giving the Mexlcans : aid and
comfort by cursing and damniog Mr..
Polk, and Martin for Governor. II
any body car define him to any parts
cular party it is more than We can do.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
JOURNAL OF THE
District Convention.
CENTREvILLE, June Z,

This being the day previously up.
pointed for the meeting OF a Convention
of the Democratic party of The Sd Con-
gressionaL District Of the State of Ala
bama. for the purpose Of selecting a
candidate for Congress. the Delegates
from the different COUNTIES represented
assembled in the Court House al " o,
clock, NJ, when on motion II Dr.
Whetstope, Col. THoMAs CRAIG, Of
Perry, was called 10 lbe Chair, and. on
mellon OF DIR. Simmons, r. G. SHORT
Err, Jr., uf Coosa was appointed Secre.
tary, and DR.. WHETsToNE, Of Autauea,
assistant Secretary.
Mr. NicoIson submitted set of're-
solutions, which was withdraw to give
way 70 the following resolution SUBJ
mltcd by Mr. Griffin;
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Volunteers.

Two companies, one of Cavalry ane
one Of Infantry, have rendered them.
selves to Gov. Martin to serve during the
war, and been accepted by his Excel
lency. The Cavalry Company is from
Marshall couoty, under Capt. James
McGee, and the infantry from Cherokee
county. under Capt. Oliver Miller
They are, we learn, on their way to Mo
bile, where they will, in shcrt time
embark for the seat OF war.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

Tie reception of the President 10 Ra
leigh was appropriate and beautiful, and
creditab'e TO all concerned.
He received his lrie d at night in the
Capitol, and Mrs. Polk at the same
time received her visitors in the drawing
rooms Of the Engle Hotel. The town
was Illuminated IN honor Of the arrival
Of the President and his party.
Al Petersburg the President closed
his remarks with the declaration that
"Whh principle as his guide, and the
public good $ his aim, he would leave
the consequences TO God and his coun-
Try" Inch was cheered all round.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
The Baltimore Sun, a neutral paper,

The Baltimore Sun, neutral paper
thus portrnys, as with pencil of light
the different m olives which actuate the
democratic and wing parties in paying
honors to Gen. Taylor:
The democrats huzza for, and dc
honorto Gen. Taylor fl ON principle and
patriotism. because be supports The
cause of bis country end has crowned
himself and his native land with impe-
rishable fame, The wings shout 70,
him from motives OF parry interest ant
selfish hopes OF political and personal
aggrandizemeni. Old Rough and Ready
can sec quite as far as they can.'
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

On Sunday morning last, a gloom OF
sorrow was cast over this whole communi.
ty, in consequence Of the premalurely death
of Mrs. BuLLARD, an aged lady, and Tor
many Years resident of this vicinity
Whilst she. in company with two other
ladies, was on her way to Church, in des-
cending sn,aHhiu 10 the lower part Of the
city, the horses took fright, and ran some
TWO hundred yards, upse;ting and scatter
ing the carriage TO pieces, killing Mrs. b.
almost iustantaneously. The other ladies,
Mrs Gray and Miss Stephens, escaped
wiyhou, much injury.
b This is one OF the many accidents we
3 predict will happenin ihat par, Of our town,
if the City Council do not see to it soon.-
II is with difiiclty that vehisle can pass
along some parts Of the saeo road now, and
we can well predict what will be the con-
sequence in the fall and winter. We do
think the City Council could improve the
road aroupd Col Grifia's fence, and we are
not aware of its being any others duty &c
do so. IL it was left 10 Others perhaps II
would be attended To-.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15


The New York Suo publishes letter
from correspondent in London, the
writer of which says, Instructions have
been sent by the British Government TO
Mr., Bankhead, minister. and Mr.. Mcln-
lnsh, consul at the city OF Mexico.
'These Instructions, as have learn.
ed from the highest authority, direct the
English minister 10 push his efforts al
mediation, TO urge treaty of peace, not
TO be over scrupulous as to boundary
lines, if the Americans ask territory,
provided they reIre north as far as the
Rio Gfande-and the moment the Am,
erican army withdraws beyond that line,
10 demand from Mexico the eighty mil,
lions due TO England, principal and in>
tprest, and if such demand is not settled,
as the English cabinetvery well kno W it
cannot be with ready money or accepta>
BILE bonds, 10 seize all territory that has
been left by the United States. Cores.
ponding with these instructions, orders
been dispatched to The mail and war
steamers and other armed British crafts
in and contiguous to the Gulf, to pro-
coed at once before the Mexican ports,
so that the moment We retire, the En-
glsh demand can be enforced by mil.
itary occupation. The policy of the
English cabinet is to drive us, BY fair
means or foul, from the coast and south
ern part of Mexico, in order to enjoy
those portions themselves"
The Sun, in giving this letter, says
the writer enjoys opposition that entities
him to credit, and affords him superior
.opporiuniiyfo' knowing the secret move
ments of'ihe English cabinet.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

Why don't the aohg friends of The
Mexicans in the United States, suggest
some plan upon which they CON ex,ri-
cate their friends7 tits usual for friends,
when-each other get into Difficulties, 10
assist each other. But il seems that the
higs are wofnily backing out from
their friends in Mexico, since Mr. Polk's
and SCOTS successful exiermiaalion Of
them. II is really ungenerous. They
ougii. TO suggest to Mr.. Polk, for their
Mexican friends, to Withdraw our brave
az my from Mexico, and let her take
Texas and Louisiana a an indemnii.
cation Tor the grievous wrongs that
have been done her by the Poll admin
lstraton, and for The expense which has
been incurred upon her by the 'wanton
recklessness Of the democratic party
No doubt Mr.. Polk would mao accept
any terms, 10 suit the Wig MeAicans ID
his domiaon.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

rencounter took place in Gaines
vile, Sumter county, on Monday, 7lh
inst, between Col. John A. Winston and
Dr.. Sidney S. Perry, which resulted in
the former shooting the latter with a
shot gun. DR.. Perry survived but a
few hours. Col. Winston gave himself
up TO the civil authorities mmedia,ey.
The particulars will be found in ano,ll-
er portion OF to days paper.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
sfate Guard.

Il is with feelings of delicacy that we
SIP FAX aay thing in praise OF ourselves,
but we can say that with the encourage
ment that our paper has already me,
with, and with small degree OF ex-
ertipn on the part Of our friends, We will
make il one Of The brst papers in Ala>
bsma. Arrangements are being made
to procure valuable assistance 10 its po>
li,IcaI contributions, which we hope our
friends will appreciate; and that every
Democra. who is now subscriber, viii
take it upon himself to act as an agent
in procuring subscribers. They can do
much for us, and give the paper a better
circulation than it now has. We com.
menced the publication with but few
hundred subscribers. but now, we are
happy TO say, our subscription st has
increased 10 1--WE have not the least doubt
be much larger than any peek'y paper in
East or South Alabama. We hope,
therefore, that our friends will take an
interest in procuring US few more
punctua pay ing subscribers.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Late from Europe.

The ship Rainbow, has reached New
York with Liverpool dates to the 9Th ult.
Grain had advanced, Cotton had de-
clined. SIS nasf,a
Food riots prevailed all over Europe.
A terrible civil war 10 China had bro
ken out in which 10000 persons were
killed and wounded.
The news of the battles Of Buena
Vista and Vera Cruz had reached Eng
land. John Bull admits that he was
surprised that the Castle fell so soon but
father thinks the fights were no great
things.
'Fae Cotton market was laboring UNI
der a money pressure. J. e. the Bank OF
England was putting down the screws
upon the tradeto subverse some selfish
corporation end. rs
Prices were Irregular and almost
nominal. On American the decline is
from a. TO 81, and the pressure has been
principally felt by American holders.
What thousand pities. is il, that We
too, have not got huge bank to put its
tyrantfoot 90 the necks Of the CONNER
cial commun,iy. s9
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

Maj. Hohble, Of The Post Office de-
parlmeni left Washington City 10 go to
Burmin, in the new steamer Washing
ton. for the purpose Of making an ar
rangement with the governments q
England, France, the Hanselowns, 3 J.
GUM, Hanover and the States Of Zoil~
verein, by which letters may henceforth
be sent from any town or place IN the
interior Of any Of those countries, to any
town OF place in the interior Of the Uni
ted States, and oios per sn. either by pre-
paying the whole postage firm the
place Of Departure OF letters in Europe
to shat d their destination in America,
OF leave the whole TO bs paid BY the, re-
ceiyer Of the letters,
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

Gov. Martin of Alabama, has declat.
ed himself a candidate in opposition to
Mr.. Chapman, the democratic nominee.
Gov. NJ. being a democrat, the party will,
in a measure, be divided.--M o. South
ern. ga
Il will only be measurably,H We were
to judge from tbs Publications in this re
gicn.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

The old school P,esby ierian General
Assembly. sitting at Cincinnati. has des
cised no, TO discuss the subject Of slave
~ at ;hs present session.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15

Gov. A. g. Brown Of Mississippi, De-
clines becoming,a candiuatefo Supreme
Judge, but consentsto lun for Congress
in the 4lh Congressional district,
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-15
Re.nains Of Lieras. Clay.

The N. Orleans Delta Of ti.e 9th inst.
says that the remains of~this gallant
young officer arrived at that place the,
evening before,in charge OF bis friends,|
on their way TO Ken:ucky.