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| here-but another of the gravest character has
Oeer brought to notice, to which beg leave to
| inxite the earnest attention Of the general-in-
| chief and the department of war. Imam Official
letter, addressed under date Of Nov, Goth to the
commanding officer at Point Isabel, commo-
dore Perry ofthe Navy. writcs,hus:
ssiurs | wrote you BY Lieut.. Anderson
have viaited New Orleans, conferred with gov'
Iefnor johnson and generals Jesup and Brooke.
all ofwhom unite with me in placing great inn
partance upon the immediate possession, by a
military garrison OF Tampico.
4 have on board this ship eight pieces of ar
tiery with all the requisite appertenances and
ammuHitions, borrowed from the state arsenal
lof Louisiana, by gen. BROOKE. Also lieut.
CriheDden, with forty-fve infantry recruits
Gen. Brooke assures me that four hundred
mounted rifiemen, hourly expected at New
Qrleans, will be Immediately despatched in the
steamer Massachusetts, as soon as they arrive,
but fear there will be difficulty in landing the
horses, on account of the roughness Of the sea
at Tampico.''
| 1t is hardly necessary to make any comment
upon the above. 1t will be seen at once, that
| by the advice of officers at a distance, totally
ignorant of my views and mourning no respon-
sibility for the failure of operations, large and
Iefiicient corps of cavalry upon which had
reckoned for important service in the interior
! has been intercepted without authority, and
/ IL - nd ,uh ; Last
many of its horses. Had the mounted riaemen
been sent back to Jefferson Barracks, they
could not have been more completely lost to
the present operations
/ have now no assurance that my reinforce
ments or supplies will reach me through New
| Orleans The advice of Cen Brooke or Gov
ernor Johnson may divert recruits and the most
important objects of supply to Tampco, under
| the new principle Of war, that the enemy, after
destroying his heavy guns, will attack place
(which he dared not defend.
y With such proceedings on the Rio Grande
land in New Orleans, cannot be he. RESPONSE
bic for the objects Of the government here.
The departure Of Gen. Patterson from the full
and precise instructions had given him, is, in
| my opinion, Legitimate result of the position
of quasi independence given to that officer by
the department. of war, against which have
protested and again protest. AS tor the inter
ference Of Gen. Brooke, the war department,
cannot doubt, will give that-oficer the mos
stringent orders in no TO stop or divert th'
troops or supplies that may be destined Tor thu
4 amy under mycominand.
/ While / am considered competent to exer
else the chief command in the field, it is NJ
more than reasonable that subordinates, and
above all officers not serving with the army a
gainst Mexico, should be compelled to keep il
their places, and not to expose to hazard, by
mischievous meddlings, the success of military
operations involving the reputation OF the army
and the country.
am, sir, respectfully your ob't serv't.
z. TAYLOR
Maior-general U. S. A. comd'g
diutant-general of the army, Washington,D c.
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Major General U. S. A. commanding.
Adiutant General OF the Army, Washington.
Heap CHARTERS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Camp near Monterey, Dec. IA, 1876.


SIR 1 have respectfully to report that the
movement towards Victoria has commenced
The regular troops, except portion OF the
dragons to Join in route) marched yesterday
under brig gen. Twiggs; the volunteers under
brig, Gen. Quitman marched this morning
shall leave tomorrow, and expect to overtake
the columns at Montemor Giles. In my COM
munication of the 9th inst. alluded to, the oc-
cupation of Tampico, and the force which
considefed sufficient to hold that place full
ly approved of the first measures taken by ma
gen. Patterson to garrison Tampico; and after
giving him instructions to despatch thither a
regiment of volunteers in addition TO the bat
talIion of artillery, was not alttle surprised to
hear from him that be had besides, ordered the
Illinois brigade by water, and proposed going
there himself to assume the command. This
proceeding / considered not only wholly un-
necessary, but as a direct and unwaTantable
interference with the plan which had ALREADY
communicated to Gen. Patterson FOR a combin-
ed movement upon Victoria; for while the llli-
nois regiments were to proceed by water to 4
place where their services were not needed, the
Tennessee regiment Of horse was compromised
by marching unsupported BY infantry, from
MutamoTas to Victoria. BY special express !
succeeded in arresiing this fatal instruction.
and have now hopes of concentrating res
peetable force at vietOrie, as first intended.
| wish my report ofinterlsrenecs could stop
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From the Baltimore Patriot
General Scott = General Taylor - The
war Department..

! war department.
Before this article shall reach the hands of
any of our distant readers, we shall know,
with certainty, what has been the issue of
| Gen. Tavlorhs conflict with the army of Santa
Anna. But as we sit down to our task, every
thing is in doubt Itmay be, indeed, that this
great captain, whose renown is founded upon
qualities the most solid, and achievements the
most brilliant, has fought his last battle, and
passed to an immortality which envy and de-
traction cannot suly, and no future failure
can diminish 1t may be, on the other hand,
that he has acted over again the heroism OF
Resaca de la Palma, and once more rescued
the honor of his country, in spite OF the IN
difference, the blunders, the jealousy and the
abandonment of his government It's for tins
very reason that we write now, what we have
to say upon the subjects of this chapter
Whatever may be the results of events that
are now upon the wing, whether we write the
epitaph of a fallen or the eulogy of victori-
Gus hero, we are sure that, in either case, what
we say will be deemed but justice to him, liv-
ing or dead-a victor or captive,
That General Taylor has been treated in the
most heartless, cruel and ungratefu manner
by whoever left him without an adequate force
to repel an attack from Santa Anna, is fact
which no man that we have met with has had
the boldness to deny. The only question
about which there is any debate is, who is
Justly subject to the responsibility of with
drawing the troops from his command, and
leaving him, in the heart of an enemy's coun-
try-hundreds of miles beyond the reach of
succor-amidst mountains and dehles, in the
face of an army of thirty thousand men-with
less than six thousand raw volunteers, to meet
all emergencies, confront every danger, and
hold in check the whole military power Of
Republic of eight millions of people. If we
know ourselves we should shrink, with de-
gree of horror, from the task Of wr0ngfully
imputing to any man, or any humber of men,
the crushing weight of such crime as this
The men who have done it, be they whomso-
ever they may, deserve no mercy from the
public Judgment. If they are at the head of
the civil department of our government, or in
The chief command of her arnies--in what
ever pos, Of power they may be iound-'hey
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From MExco-The New Orleans Picayune
of the 9Th contains news from the CITY of
Mckee to the l7th March. In which we find
that the city Of chihuahua, the capital of the
State of the same name, has beer captured by
the neutrality-suspicious. not given. Santa
Anna arrived at San Luis Potosi on the 9th
March, and was received by the Inhabitants
with every demonstration of JOY. On the 9th
and l2,h he cent several dispatches to the gov
eminent and the insurgents, and promised
them to be in tn city OF Mexico as soon az
possible bv forced marches with 1900 troops
1t will be seen BY an extract we make from
The Picayuae of Mexican news received via
Vera Cruz, that Santa Anna is reported to
have arrived atthe Capital on the l9ih-JJcks-
burg HAiy
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Military CORRESPONDENCE.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccUPAT1oN,}
Camp near Monterey, October Is, 1916. !
Sir: In my acknowledgment, dated the
18th inst, of the instructions Of the Secretary
of War, of September 22d, briefly stated
that the detachment to Tampico could not be
made without eontravening the convention o.
Monterey. Other reasons and more detailed
views on this point, and the general question
OF the campaign, left to subsequent COM
munication, which | have now the honor to
submit for the information Of the general-in'
chief and Secretary Of War. Such pOinr
has been reached in the conduct Of the wal
and the progress of our arms, as to make il
proper to place my impressions and conviction;
very fully before the government.
wish to remarS, fret Of all, that have
considered Brigadier General Wool, though
formally under my orders, yet as charged by
the government with distinct operation, with
which was not at liberty to interfere. Tho
greatly in doubt as to the practicability Of his
reaching Chihuahua with artillery, and deem
ing the importance OF the operation al any
rate to be not at all commensurate with its dIf-
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General raylor,s Letter.

Read the following manly rebuke from old
"Rough and Ready" to the Secretary of War,
who it seems ordered Gen. Patterson towards
Tampico without consulting Gen. Taylor
Then let the public judge whether the Admin
istration did not undertake to dispose of the
troops under Gen. Taylor. No wonder they
wanted to overslaugh him--he was too indie
pendent and manly for them Tieksbtyg Wing.
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81 can't find bread Tor nv family said
lazy fellow in company. ''NOr l." replied an
indus.rioas miller: liam obliged 10 tr7rk for
--~
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[Prirdtc and Coyi5ea!ial.l

INV i UNI, Wv. ., IU4U.
Ny dear Gcnsral:--I left Washington late
in the day, yesterday, and expect to embark
for New Orleans the 30th inst. BY the 18th OF
December may be in that city, at Point Isabel
the 18th, and Camargo, say the 23d-in order
to be within easy corresponding distance from
you. 1t is not probable that may be able to
visit Monterey, and circumstances may prevent
your coming to me. | shall much regret not
having an early opportunity of facilitating you
in person upon yeur many brilliant achieve
interior Of Mexico.
am not coming, nv dear general, 70 super
uc5e Won in the immediate command on 'he
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TO FOREIGN GE.rITE.nE.N

A RRfVING in the United States, or Others desi-
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May 20, lS4i

camp near monterey, WAY ~, io4f.
SRI have the honor to acknowledge the receip,
Of your letter accompanying copy Of the Resolu-
tons Of the Rough and Ready Association" Of Bos-
ton, expressing its approval Of the conduct Of the.
Army in the War with MoIico.
II is with pleasure and q high sense Of the rich
reward thus bestowed by our fellow citizens Of the
City Of Boston, that, as tho organ Of tho Army IN
this quarter beg you to accept for the Association
our grateful thanks and high appreciation Of the hon.
or conferred by their appreciation.
For yourself, Sir, please accept my sincere good
wishes and regard.
have tho honor to bc, with great respect,
Your most obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. U. s. A.
B. HAMxATr NoRTos, President "Rough and
Ready Association" Boston, Mass.
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DAVIS e. GARRETT,

HOUSE Cy7RPEJvTERS and JOL.N,ERS,
On 43 STREET, BETWEEN PENN. AVE- AND G Sr.
XTOULD respectfully beg leave to return their
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promptly came forward with their donations and en-
abled them to rebuild their shop which was destroyed
by fire few months since with all its contents. They
now prepared to execute all orders in their line
Of business with promptness and despatch, pledging
themselves that all work confded to their trust shall
be performed in manner that will give entire salts.
factioD and their prices keep pace with the times.
N. Thankful for past favors, we would res
pecfuly solicit continuance Of the public patron
age. DAVIS d GARRETT.
iune lin
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NOTICE to the Public.

Notice to the Public.
r HAVE this day associated with me in the Agency
| Of the National Whig, Mr.. JoHs v. SHrELDs. !
avail myself Of this opportunity 10 return my sincere
thanks to the public for the favors lavshy bestowed
upon my efforts, and assure them that no exertion
shall be spared either of our parts TO merit
tinuapce thereof. G. L. GILLCHREST.
N. b. We would be much obliged to our patrons
they would give us Immediate notice of all failures
on the part Of carriers to deliver their paper par
ticuIary the day Of publication, the carriers
have their routes promptly delivered TO them, and in
ample time for delivery the same day.
GILLCHREST & SHIELDS,
june 20 Agents for National Wing.
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Many Of the Wings Of Philadelphia celebrated
Independence Day by dinner in the Chinese Mu-
scum. Charles Gilpin presided Need we ray that
the following toast ELECTED the most uproarous ap.
pause! It was given and drank by Wings who
know Gen. Taylor to be Wing, and who kno,o
he will be the next President.
z. Gen. Zachary TaylorThe impersonation Of
heroism and humanity. Modest, energetic and
brave--in him the gentler and the sterner virtues
admirably united. Truly nvincible, ever victo-
rious-the Nations highest honors await him.
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The New York Courier and Enquirer says,
that the "signal" Taylor letter expresses the
sentiments General Taylor is known TO enter
tain. We deny this assertion, in toto, and leave
TO the future to prove who is right, the Courier
or the National Wing. We deny that General
Taylor is sub, Treasury man, as the "Sg-
nap' letter makes him 10 be. We deny that he
has ever avowed himself to be Wilmot-pro-
yiso man, which the "Signal" letter makes
him 10 be.
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wHTd NOMINATION
FOR GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND,
WILLIAM II. GOLDSBOROUGH,
OF DORCHESTER COUNTY.

Tho following sentiments from the Philadelphia
North American and Gazette, now The leading Wing
paper 10 Psnnsylvania, are so thoroughly Whg and
90 well stated, that cheerfulIy adopt them as our
Own. The reader will notice that tho Editor on.
dorses Gen. Taylors Wbigsery unconditionally.--
.The Locofocos have proclaimed their determine
tim to meet the coming conflict with candidate
nominated by National Convention. and represent.
ing the principles Of the paftysuch they are
We doubt not that the Wings will be found equally
ardent in their attachment to the principles of their
party, and firm in their support Of them. National
gratitude has pointed to llusrous national bene-
factor asthe object Of their choice. The Whigs Of
the nation how that the object Of their partiality
ardenty and altogether, in reference to every public
question, Henry Clay Wing. The Wing National
Convention will speak, upon this question: not
the mere voice Of party, though true in all things
to that party. and the Wing nomination will be that
Of the people. We await that voice. Be its nomi-
nation what il may, know that it will be guided
By the most cautious wisdom, and based upon the
most unequivocal evidences in favor Of the candi-
dale, that he sincere, devoted and thorough-gong
Wing. To the grave sction Of that High Court OF
The Wing party, We look with patient confidence
We know that it's candidate will be worthy our sup
port, and the support Of the Wing party and We
hesitate not 70 state that we will sustain him."
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Mr.. Kendall, of the New Orleans Picayune, who
Is with Gen. SCOTS Army, believes that the war
with Mexico is right and proper, and that Mr.. Polk
did right in bringing il on as he did. but he does
not believe that the President is conducting It hs
should In one Of his late letters he gives the Pre-
sident and Mr. Marcy deserving threshing for
their miserable policy Of carrying on the war by
halves.
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Ne,o York, July Z, 6 P. m. Sales Of flour to-day
10000 barrels Genesee brands at 6a$6 IL per bbl
Southern 9 lsaSe 81. Sale 5000 bushels Genesee
white at 81 40 per bnshel. Sales of corn 10000
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yellow. Sales Of rye 1000 bushels at So cts.
Philadelphia, July 10 p. m. Flour has settled
down to SIS $4,000 bbls. Western sold at that
price.
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"A CARD.-The undersigned has been informed
n that T. B. Griffin in his efforts to prevent his
negro from being punished as the law requires for
his infamous conduct in sssauting member Of my
family has stated and asserted in various ways SLAM
ders which utterly false and without shadow Of
truth to justify them.
TT is is 10 notify Mr.. Griffin if he again misrepre-
sens my conduct, he shall answer in judicial man
ner
july 2-6ts JOHN ALLEN.
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Gen. Taylv's Whigism.-Tho editor Of the Co
lumba (Tenn.) Observer, who recently asserted that
Gen. Pillow, while in that place few weeks ago,
declared Gen. Taylor 10 be whig, now reiterates
The assertion still more strongly. He says:
Eve now sgain state, that Gen. Pillow, while
here, said (asscrlcd if that better suits the Beacon
that Gen. Taylor Is a Wing, and is well known to
be 90 in the army. He said il to many, and we are
authorised by some Of Gen. Pillows nearest relatives
to prove that he said it. BY the Of their names, if
il should become necessary"
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GENERAL sCOTTos PROGRESS

pefusal Of the Picayune correspondence
from PuebDa is not calculated 10 relieve the
mind from apprehensons OF another battle, II
no worse. That close observer, Mr.. Kendall,
evidently looks forward 10 further and despe-
rate resistance, and blames the administration
with great severity for sending General Scott
into the midst OF the enemy's country with a
handful OF men, and his rear almost cut off.
Mr.. X. scouts the idea of peace with Mexico.
He boldly predicts continued war, and says,
that there is no other way for the United States
10 pursue but to take possession Of the country
and to govern it. His reasoning in support of
this conclusion is based upon close intimacy
with Mexican character, and upon facts OF
which we, al this distance from the scene of
action, cannot be aware. The conduct Of Santa
Anna, and his power over the Mexican people,
are set forth with grea, clearness by Mr.. Ken
dali; and every event, from the lst Of June to
the 18th OF that month, (our last date from
Puebla,) goes to show that a severe conflict
was in reserve for General Scott.
That General Scott anticipated such con-
,ingency is evident, from his delay in moving
forward until his reinforcements should arrive.
We are opinion, from Mr.. KendaPs letters,
that the enemy will give us battle at several
points on or off the road TO the capital; that is,
if defeated al one point, he will fall back to
another. 1t is plain, also, that the Mexicans
are well provided with heavy artillery. That
they will be beaten by the invaders no man
doubts; but The danger 10 us is. that we may
not be able TO avail ourselves Of our victories,
by reason Of the smalness of our forces, which
will necessarily be weakened by the battles
which shall lead TO those victories. However,
we hope for The best. We trust that success
may continue TO be with our arms, and that
Scott may be able TO maintain himself in safety.
AS 10 peace--we have not the slightest hope
of even its possibility; neither do we believe
the administration has any.
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Nv CRrsrAL Fousr DIVISION, No 8, Sons Of
THE members Of this Division are hereby mott.
fed that meeting win be held at the Hall Of The
Sons Of Temperance ON street near 9th, on Thurs
day evening, July 9th, at o'clock precisely, for the
purpose Of tho Installment of Officers. Members
will be punctaal in their attendance at the appointed
hour. GEO. HILBUS, r, 8.
July 7-2t