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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26
ONE EIGHTH OF AN INVENTION.

INVENTION for increasing the speed and safety Of
"A seamboets has been secured by depostng in
the patent Office of the United States said invention having
been examined and by than one hundred scr
entc aud practical men, The inventor !, now this city
and has commenced building at that all may the
power and Importance OF the svenon One eighth part will
be sold scientific and practical for reasonable
penatoa tire inventor desiring to have assistant to aid
him in bulldog An interview be had with the inventor
at LOG Vesey street. from o'clock to M where draw
ing aud full explanation may be and heard:
sEWALL SHORT.
The subscriber wishes to hire small Steam Engines.
OF r. ON five eight horse power. mao 6tsrh
JErFEkSUN INSURANCE COMPANY.
OyyIcE No. 50 WALL STREET, OPPOSITE THE Merchants
EXCHANGE.
Company continues to insure against loss damage
by Fire. dwelling houses, warehouses, buildings
general goods and and every description
Of personal also against l0ss damage inland
DIRECTORS
Thomas w Thome, Elisha Riggs,
Thomas i. Woodruff, Ansen Baker,
X H. Robson, Md, Joseph Drake,
Thomson Price, Joseph Allen,
Meses Tucker, James e. Holmes,
yohh H. Dxvisea, John +. More,
John Il; Lee, William X. Thorn,
Caleb O. Tunis, Thomas Morrsll,
Frances :: Sage, Eugene Bogert,
John g. Merritt, Robert Smith.
- - THOMAS w. THORNE President
0EO T. HOfE Secretary. s9l tire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26

TAR GREGORY, No Roosevelt 1t, door from hat
II ham, still engaged the of private diseases
heretofore long and successful practice in his branch Of
his profession has orded him wide field for profe
observation aud improve which, together with the
dern discoveries ia chemistry has IAvesed Dr. g. with fac
ties curing his patients speedily and efectually
quuAr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26
CLUrHlNG


THE CHEAPEST gents and boys fashionable Tailoring
L ard Clothing Establishment ia New York is JACOB
XANDERBlLTS', Sc Maiden Lane, between William and
Nassau where be found five thousand ready
made garments which viii be sold Wholesale retail at the
vsIy d GIe IMAM nVe
syle of that cannot be surpassed You will do
well call, you from three dollars
suit: Do not forget the number, s6 Maiden Lane.
m20 1msrc
CPOKTlNG BOO rS-An entirely new article of Hunting
y and Fishing Boots, ufcurel order of Gooayesrs
Metallic Rubber and warranted perfectly proof for
sale by SAMUEL BROOKS
Sole Agent for Goodyear's Manufactures,
MO Im*rh 100 Broadway, opposite Trinity Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26

III UNTEKIAN UfbFEN5ANH NO. ) DlVlslOn IU0ot,
established 1885, by the present proprietor for the
successful Of disea: q secret nature and for
the only remedy earth that safely be relied TO
thoroughly this horrid disease hout injury the
sutIon without diet hndrance from business
when all else have failed comprehensive
to eecuay cure all cases no matter how long Standing
patient and in shorter space Of time, than any other
medicine in the world will be taken Price
wal m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26

The 3 frigste Macedonian was lowed from the Navy
d yesterday ate to the North RIVER by the steam
boat Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26

MO CUKE, NO fAY.-DK. COKBITT, 10 Duane street,
IN (member Of the Royal College Of Surgeons, Londonl
in certain delicate diseases
practice Of years, devoted to venereal diseases
enables Dr. the form OF this dlsease Recent
cured in four days. no mercury used Structure cured
in one or two weeks without any pain de-
blitv-Those iudividcals who have INDUCED 10 certain
loahsome habit positively be restored 10 health and
society," Dr. g. his Office nsinuated by
certain mushroom dentist. Remember 10 Duane street
nsvt door fo DR. Johpsons j25 I'm arc
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09
CITY OF WASHINGTON
SATURDAY NIGHT. JAN. o. Is47.

The House OF Representatives in Committee of the
Whole closed the debate on the increase of the ar
my bill, at two o'clock to-day, and from that hour,
TIL near five o'clock, were constantly engaged in
acting upon the several amendments which were
before them, first in the committee, and then in the
House itself Mr.. Rathbuns amendment for substituting
volunteer system instead OF regular force, had pre-
vailed in the committee but reporting it to the House,
il rejected by vote OF 1903 to l04 and then the on
gina bill, amended in committee came up and had its
second reading Before il could finally pass the third
reading the House adjourned It is presumed that it will
pass the House on Monday; and we hope may con-
graduate the country on the adoption OF measure, which
proposes give the most efficient power to the mill
ary force OF 1900 men, which is to be raised for
a vigorous prosecution of the war. =
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

The anniversary of the glorious victory of the sth of
January was celebrated yesterday by brilliant ball in
this city at the new and splendid jackson Hail. The room
was crowded with members of Congress- officers of gov
ment by strangers well citizens. Some little
fusion was produced by the bursting of ue in the cellar
bn all sense of danger gradually removed, the compa
nv rallied again. and resumed the festivities OF the night
with additional spirit The festivities were kept up till late
hour and the animated company separated in the finest
humor after paying the warmest tribute OF feeling to the
glorious achievement of the illustrous Jacks on which
brought them together.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

~ determined make Washington his permanent resi-
dence respectfully offers his professional services to the
public. Dir. Arthur believes II viii not be improper to
state he has taken great pains qualify himself thor
ouEhly tor the practice his profession lie is regular
graduate years standing of the Baltimore College OF
Dental Surgery and member Of the American Society OF
Dental Surgeons.
Office Pennsylvania avenue, between iih and l2h
streets.
Jan 2-3t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

: : - ~ -----.----
/
vious question. Mr. T. also Immediately moved an ad
journnlent.
IJpon the n,o,;o, 10 adiour, ,ho r.,s ana .,, h.;o
demanded and ordered we're e y anS %u oens
o9s l'ats ~
20 the House refused TO adjourn.
Inc demand for the previous question being then second
ed the main question was put first upon the amendment
creating the rank of lieutenant general and the VEINS and
nays being ordered and taken, the amendment was reject
ed nv yeas on 49, 100 a liz ".nu,'h' was 'eJe''-
,, ~ s ~ nays 80 az ,oiio"e-VH'
p,aL Rod 3 S'sPhan Aaans Anaefson, benton jas
William &; Row, ,bep Ilnn. t'oo ASShhuroasn'
Clarke Cobb. Collin CuIom Cunnngbam pam;p H.
Mott, Douglass Dunlap Ellsworth Er,,an Earan Foster
Fries, Garvin Gordon Grover Hanlin Harnanson Has
tngs Henley Hoge, Hoagh, George s. Houston, Hunger
lord Shares lngerso James H. Johnson, Joseph john
son. .e9Ee W Jones' seabom Jones, Kaufman, Kennedy
MC1 m,' sMfase, Lep' Ia Gefe' Lumpkn MGClean
lanes Meiowe mnk NC lam Mar,pn MeDoW Mel
tin Morse Moul,on Norris PAYNE Perrin perry pbein
Piisbury Rathbun Roberts, Russell SAWYER. Scamman
Leonard H. Sims, Robert Smith, Stanton, Siarkweaher
81 John, Strong, James Thompson, Jacob Thompson
Thurman, Tredway, Wheaton, Wick, and Williamson.
ma iH I Abbott Arnold Asimnn A'kmson Bar
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09
Rv n. HO.M.q.N,S, .aucftonecr.

DARE AND VALUABLE BOOKS AT AUCTION
On Monday evening llth, and Tuesday the 18th,
O'Clock, at my auction rooms, between 10th and 1lh
streets shall continue the sale of and valuable books
which was commenced ON the 3lst ult. Gentlemen
invited to examine them ut time previously the sale
There works theology, law, and medicine, in the
Greek, Latin, French, Spanish Italian, and German Ian
guages, and some more than 200 years old. s.,
For all s,unsove $50, reasonable credit will be allowed,
the purchaser giving notes satisfactorily endorsed, and
bearing interest
Catalogues viii be ready on Saturday morning.
Jan STD b. ROMANS, Auctioneer
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

CoRREcTIoNln the report of the Senate proceedings
on Thursday last in the fourth column, the head
in remarks OF Mr. Benton, for He believed that day
had been fixed for the assembling OF the Mexican Con-
gress," read No mail had been received in this city
since the assembling" &c.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

IIOUsEHOLD Furniture at Auction.-On Monday
IL next, ll instant, Mt 10 o'clock, m, ss sell,
10th street, between and streets, (the flag Will desig
the house,) the furniture of gentleman declining
housekeeping, among which will be found
Cane-seat and other chairs
Hair-seat sofas H
Mahogany dining and other tables, sideboard
Crockery and glass
Parlor and chamber carpets
Bedsteads, good feather beds
Mattresses and bedding
Bureaus, wardrobes, washstands, &c.
With many other articles, and OF kitchen
requisites.
Terms at sale.
Jan S-tlH Nv. DYER & Co. Anctioneers
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

I,uNE Evening Fans, White Kid Gloves, Sc.--J Ii.
Gibbs invites the attention OF the ladies and public
orally 10 his assortment of beautiful handpanted and
brodered evening fans, suitable for the approaching
bcs and other occasions. They will be found to unite the
and fashionable designs, with richness, clc-
gancc, and utility
Also some very handsome and other brcastpns,
bracelets, &C.
: Pennsyva avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Jan 9--.]tf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

T,ANs for Party.A beautiful assortment of elegant fans
received at tuons Bazaar of AZ street and Penn,
syvania avenue consisting of Louis XIV and Elizabeth
stylevory and mother of pearl sticks beautiful white and
coorcd silk and silver embroidered feather kid and paper
painteda of the latest Partisan faonto be sold at low
r,ricca from, q, MONS Baznar. Jan Stiff
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

A CLOAK Lost.-Taken from the Jackson Hall, on the
n Sh January amidst the confusion occasoned by the
alarm OF fire. a black coakprctty much worn-with red
plaid lining Any person who may have found It, VIII con-
favor uponthe owner by leaving 1t AT jackson lia
Ian --3
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

Back tier % cents parquette SO cents ladies' tickets,
Is cents.
Doors open ut 7 o'cock-perfornance Mt halfpast
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

We understand that dispatches OF any Importance
have been received at the War Office this evening
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

VXTANTED-A situation in the country by single man
w from Scotland who has n knowledge OF farming and
live stock can keep accounts and do all outdoor work AS
the advertiser wants employment, he will be conened with
moderate salary He give security rs to his RESPONSE
hiiitv Address Isl r. 8 !" Union office Jan g.
TNEWEY,s Sermons, New vOlume.-Sermons, articles
from reviews, and occasional dscourses, by orvlle
Dewey d. D., ON human nature, human life, and the ma
turc OF religion; vol. 1871.
Just published and this day received, for sale by
~ f. TAYLOR.
Also Channing's complete works, 8 volumes. Jan 9
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

DOARDING.--Mrs. JEFFERS, on Missouri avenue be
ID tween 3D. and Al street, has three furnished
rooms to let. either with without board. Jam 8-3t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09
WASHINGTON. ASSEMBLIES.

rINiE first assembly win take place Jackson Hal, Penn
Il sylvania avenue, Monday evening, January H.
1917. f
MANAGERS
Hon George NJ Dallas Hon James Buchanan,
+" John Y Mason. q Daniel Webster.
&c. T.. A. Hannepan :" T. Butler King,
Vim Wright +" >. A. Douglass,
Ed w Hubbard Gen. Geo Gibson, U. s. A.
Com L. Warrington. 8 N, Col. ]. g. lotion U. - A.
Cant w IT, Swift u. s. A., Capt Chas. Wilkes, u. s. N
Ed de Stockl esq, Samuel L. Gouvenieur, esq,
Rich d. QUITS, esq J. X. diodsborough, U. 8 ~
Mai. ]. d. Graham, u. $. A., N. p. Trist, esq,
George Thorn, 4. s. A., DR.. r. A. Lacey
J. H. Patterson U. :. NJ, A. L. McCrea, esq,
Benjamin f. Green, esq, DIR. Robert Richie.
:. Nicholson, IT, :. N.
No manager is authorized give any citizen mem
Der of Congress- other resident for the winter perms
sion procure ticket for any assembly without sub
scrbing for the whole.
Strangers desiring tickets requested apply eth
or of the managers
Subscribers Others requested apply tickets
ut Fischer's Bookstore, Pennsylvania avenue, between
lIh and 18th streets, j. H. Gibbs hair dresser, under
Coleman's Hotel. ian S-1.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

DONDs Of the city OF st. Louis.--IIolders of said
ID bonds due any time before the 18th February, lS47
can receive the amount of principal and interest ih,
less discount the rate of six per per
for the uhexpircd time, surrcnderng the same
Jan S-3t CORCORAN * RIGGS. =
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

Mrs. DANNERMAN, from Baltimore, has opened for
lNl few days, Pennsylvania avenue, Al street.
handsome assortment OF ladies', genemcns and children
clothing, viz
Ladies' scaris, suck cloaks
Head ornaments caps and French-worked cnpes
Genrlemen's shirts, bosoms, collars, crovas, scars
Undershirts and drawers &c.
Chdrcn's ovcrcoats, sack cloaks
Walking dresses, nc.
Infants worked robes Jan st
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

In course OF the evening, variety of singing and
dancing.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

To conclude with the amusing piece of
OLE BULL,
In which Mr.. Burke will appear.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-09

rINHE first assembly win take place Jackson Hail, Penn
Il sylvania avenue, on Monday evening, January H.
1917 "a.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, lS47.

The fate of the len Regiments 10 be raised, ac-
cording 10 The recommendation of the Secretary
Of War, is as vel doubtful. think The bill will
he amended so as 10 substitute volunteers Ter SOL
ders. In that CASE the President is probably rea-
dy 10 send in another message asking for some
thing else He desires promp, action, and he is
right Any one acquainted with The President,
ard with his sincere wishes 10 serve The country
faithfully aad 10 The utmost Of his ability, will
readily acquil him OF ambitious motives. Pre-
sdeni Polk is patriot in The lolliesl sense OF The
word, and whether Congress agree with him in
this or that measure which he proposes or not is
a matter of utter indifference 10 him, so Congress
at last agrees 10 what will serve the wants OF the
country.
MIR. Walker is still awaiting The resolutions OF
the commillee on finance, before recommending
some other measure for raising revenue; have no
doubt but that The fertility oil his rich mind will
yet hi. upon some expedien, which will satisfy
Congress and The country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08
The Union speaks as follows of Mr. Bedin-

ScI IeHIHI No Oh w e1IlesUdJ
"Mr. Bedinger, in his eloquen, and able speech
Of this day. painted in appropriate colors the con-
duct Of The federal members, wfo seized the first
opportunity 10 strike al he admiblsra ion, d'spa-
rage The justice OF our cause, and stimulate Mex
leo 10 additional efforls, and prolractcd war
He warned these members OF the opposition Of
the just odinm which they were bringing upon
their own heads. A patriotic people can never
overlook or excuse such an abominab,e excess OF
party feeling.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08

Capt. William M. Robinson's Company OF
Petersburg Volunteers Numbering near 100 We
learn,) arrived yesterday and were presented to
The Governor, who addressed TO them a few sf.
riled remarks. Mr.. Drinkard, in behalf OF the
Company, made an appropriate response. The
Comnany has been accepted.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08
[Correspondence OF lhs Baltimore SUM-
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. s, s P. nj.

The Governors Message, which was delivered
a, Harrisburg to-day, has been received by tele-
graph. He thinks il probable that small loan
will be required, anticipating revenue 10 meet the
payment Of interest due in February.
The weaiheris again delightfully."- pleasan! To-
day-more like June than January
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08
w1rnsssDegu asssaea5rEr-

II will be seen that The House OF Representa-
tives, by vote of Sc 10 "a, have reconsiderea the
vote laying on the table the report OF The Military
Committee, asking 10 be discharged from Inc con
sderaion of that part of the Presidents message
recommending The appointment oil "uenefa'
Officer" OF the Virginia delegation Messrs.
Hopkins, Leake, Mcdowell and Tredway voted
in the affirmative, and Messrs. Bayly, Chapman
Hunter, Pendleton and Seddon voted in The mega
live.
On The motion 10 lay The subject upon The ia
bic, Messrs. Bayly, Chapman, Hunter Johnson
and Seldom voted in the affirmative, and Messrs.
Bedinger, Hopkins Hubbard, Leake and Nc
Dowell voted in The negative.
We are pleased 10 find the following article in
Yesterdays Wing, touching The recent conlro-
versy between Messrs Bayly and Davis. Re-
erring to the Enquirer's article and The appended
statements, the Wing says:
"We are not aware that any currency was
given in our columns, during the progress OF that
affair, TO rumors or statements, calculated TO in-
jure General BayIy, by imPuting 10 him, directly
vi lnuItCliy, dUy dSCHCJ III PloSHi."H no o"H
arrest We do moi, therefore, deem ii necessary
10 re-publish the article referred 10, with The ac-
companying statements, for which, indeed, we
cannot spare the requisite space. We think il an
&C. of sheer justice 10 General Bayly, however,
having seen The rumors referred 10, and being
Otherwise aware OF their extensive circulation,
10 say that, alter perusing the saemen',we are en-
,irely satisfied that these rumofs did him injustice.
There is NOT the slightest ground 10 believe that
he had the remo'cst agency in procuring his own
arrest or that he had any reason TO believe that
others contemplated any such sep-which was
undertaken by Mr.. Montague in concurrence
with MIR. Hiiard, exclusively upon their own
responsibility, and without any consultation. d.
reel or indirect, with Gen Bayy himself, who
appears 10 have been as secret in his proceedings
as, from the nature OF The case ii was possible 10
have BEEN"
We are also gralifed 10 see IN the Times OF
Yesterday, The substance OF orr article and The
statements Of The several gentlemen, upon which
our editorial was based.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08

PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE.-The
Wings have elected Charles Gibbons Speaker OF
the Senate, James Cooper Speaker Of the House.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-08
WESTERN VIRGINIA.

DESPATCH OF THE PUBLIC BUlSl-
NESS-NAVY DEPARTMENTAL Nov.
last (says the N. y. Evening Post,) The govern
menl had occasion 10 despatch Two officers, tx.
press. 10 the Pacific. Col Meson, OF The first
Regiment Of U. s Dragons, and Lieut. Watson,
of The Navy, were designated for this duty.
The Navy Agent Of This port was required 10
procure FAST sailing vessel aud despatch her
with these officers 10 Chagres. On Saturday
evening. November 7lh, the brig Benjamin l..
swan was chartered. The same might, al mid
night, Col. Mason arrived Sunday intervening,
nothing could be done ill Monday, A. NJ. Col.
Mason had his three years outfit 10 procure
clothing, arms, and equipments of all kinds-a!
his private wardrobe and equipments al 81. Luis
The brig had her crew 10 ship, her ores and
ballast 10 be taken in, and clearance TO make
On Tuesday at 3 P. NJ. General vemore the
Navy Agent, reported her ready for sea. Al 5
o'clock the passengers were on board, and the
steamer took the brig in Tow; thus in one day and
a halt, during the whole Of which lime thei wea-
er was bad, The expedition was prepared for sea.
rhe brig anchored on Tuesday night under he
bar; and leflt the next morning wind favorable. In
thirteen days she entered Inc port Of Chasres
AMI in fifteen from The day the officers left New
York they were on the shores Of the Pacific. II
fortunate in finding conveyance up The coas,
from Panama they are now al San Francisco.
An instance of greater despatch has rarely been
known in any similar undertaking.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-04
General Notices.
PHRENOLOGISTS AND PUBLISHERS,
FOWLERs g. WELLS,
I31 Nnssau.st. N. Y.
tim LETTERS AND NEWSPAPERS ~
FOR FOREIGN PORTS.

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Yors Tribune for all Foreign Pors, and all letters and
newspapers deposited In this once will always be for
warded by the very earliest vessela This department 10
under the special supervision Of J. B. MOWER, ESQ.
well Known for many years the experienced and eff.
Gent Superintendent Of the Foreign Letter Department Of
the New-York City Post Office.
Bags are open for The reception OF letters and news
papers for the following places, viz London Liverpool
Glasgow ireland, Hsvre, Msrseiles, Amsterdam, Bro
men, Hamburgh. Rio de Jsneiro, Valparaiso Buenos
Ayres Oregon, Mexico, PanAms, g. Thomas. Kingston,
fJsm.) Maianzas Havana
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the Foreign Shin Letter ONCE Of the New York Tribune
for the steamer SARAH SANDS, which scils for Liver
pool on the llih inst
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The Tribune Office, for the pscketship ST JAMES, Capt
Never which sails FOR London the 10th Of May. afS
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for Ihe pseket-ahip ALBANY, Capt Davis which sails
FOR Hsvre on Ihs sih irst
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the same place for the psck-t-ship uABERLAND,
Capt Gnswod hich sails for London the sth inst my5
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-04
From the Camp.

Letters, says the Union of Saturday night were
received by the Departments of the War and Navy by
Friday evenings mail from Vera Cruz, IN the Msssachu
sets steamer, arrived at New Orleans Gen SCOTS last
letter bears date the 18th April Estates the arrange
ments he making for the advance toward the capt
tai 1t contains intelligence that is as late or more
interesting than what received at New Orleans by
the Pcsyune and the Delta
The General states that Gen Twiggs had passed the
National Bridge and the road to Jalspa The
first report that Santa Anna had only 1000 troops
then the accounts increased them TO 6000-and, finally
Gen. Twggs dispatch augmented them to sbou, $1,000
nrenched at the pass of Cerro Gordo Another letter
written the 18th has been received at the War Office
stating that Cen Scott had left Vera Cruz the l2h
and Gen. Worth the 18th
They refer 10 the rumors that were published
in The Union with this variation that only two Mem
bers of the Mexican Congress reported to be with
Santa Anna for the purpose Of making overtures for
Peace. But nothing has been positively ascertsined
about it.
Com. Perrys dispatches to the Navy, adds The
Union contain nothing that at this time lay be-
fore our readers.