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List of Letters.

~ENAINING in rho Post Office RI
(, ELnnGsII C,nr, H,use. for tie quar-.
1917
'e' e"o'"o o -. m
Addison, Wm Miles, "qnIlla
Anderson, Miss EndMailhIs. Andrew )
Branpon: James mcCa'l'I'' NJ I,i WIN Io,
Brown, Edward McC,endon' !oe'
Brown. Miss Jane Mcalee' Daniel
Bean. james May. Amasa
i'eard' Il mcG't.S, NJ ,I S' 'a"'e
Deafd' n,oD n,,, '. ,,,".,L
b"y"' fnll'P n, n"c''e''' WV W. %'"" =,
banee, Jesse Elayson' w
Burton, Mrs LucrndahicNie' MISS T.
Bush MRS l. M"F'lS' s m "JS
Dp'es' Isaac n''i:', m,'.':'. ",s d.
bar''y' ii,mas p'i p"!tps' me- Mos n.,;Iei' .GIer"
C"ibreath' Waue p"h.Psi , .",s Ds","",
C"ok, Sherly I"Pe, James
Cnok, WIN ffce' o"q,.os n.,:,
S.iafh' nlrs :, 'e"'i
Cha P'Hon' 1''f f"'a',5' 1"I"o
Dunbar q bufnsiae' S"asn'
De"ait, Nai'"leoh H"p'' '"''o9
Denhee, Eaecne StIdhain' NJ
IilchrIsf, " o!'hk."s' ~ 'hu'
Grower, W 2 s''nN'ns' "
1tanlon, Benz oa'h"ci; "uSco
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Entertainment.

NTRS. FORD, D,ac9uain,s her friends and tho
lHA public. that she win keep the rooms
over Mr.. B. C. Bryan's store open, for the En-
ter,ainmeni of persons attending Court, during
The coming term. Her prices will be rs CENTS
per day. exclusive of lodging, or25 cents per
meal.
scplr2a St 55
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Tie Court Of Common Pleas The Court Of
Common Pleas, commenced lis session a this
place on Monday last. Judge o'Neal presiding.
The Cour, will probably sit for two weeks,
thetiInc allotted by law.
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STATEsOF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
S9.igelN EQUITY.

John RocheIli& others.
EN- pursuance Of. al, order from the Conrl OF
Eqityi,i This case, Nnce is hcr'Ly -iven,
tha, shall sell at EdsefcIJ Cont Hnnse on the
first Mondayin November next. the real estate
Of Elizabeth Rnchell. decd, consisting uf TWO
parcels Of LaId. viz,
One ,raets containing thaee iiHuired acres,
more oriless. and adjoining lands of Dr.. A. G.
Teagnel lLlcrecia Blackwell, Edward Collier
aud others.
Also one other containing
acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of D.
Presley Self, WIN. c. Robertson, aud the tract
abnve named.
Said lands!wiIl he sold together or separately
rs may be- agreed npon by the parties. and
which will be announced on the day Of sale.
Terms Of Sale.-.l credit of one and two
years, except for so much as will pay the cost
of this suit,ln he paid in cash. Purchasers
giving bond and good sureles Got the purchase
money
5. s. TOMPRINS, C. E. e. b.
oct &. 1917 1t 81
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EIdgefie1d Village
.S9JGSkfssSSf, M A q UANSIEfIa


RWlSS SARAH RICHARDSON will con
lYH time the Exercises Of this Institution
during the neStyear, ls4S.
The rates 6fIuilion are us follows, payable
qiflrterly in advance.
For Spel;ng. Reading. Writing and
Arithmetic, per quarter, 81 90
With the above, English Gramnler, and
Geography, 90
With the above, Philosophy, Natural,
Mentai.and Moral; Botany. Chy.
mistrysHistory, Kaiines Criticism
and Butler AnaIogy, 8 90
Composition will be required of the Pupils as
soon us they shall be capable of attending TO it
Mr.. BXcos viii give Lessons 10 The Pupils
oflI,ls Academy, in Music, Drawing aud Pain.
ting. -
A chargesof so cents peg quarter will be
made for9wnodiin The Fall and Winter.
october 6s 3m 81
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Our files, Of the Sun of Anahuac are
from the 18th TO the 20lh instant, inclusive.
Wo make from Them the few following
extracts. reservins fr a future occasion IA
more close examination of, their columns
From Maj. Laitys Train.-We yes
lerdsy saw one of the party detached by
Capt. Wells, under command of Lieut.
Henderson, and which our readers will
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WILMOT PROVlSO, OR NOR rR-
ERN ABOl.ITIONIST. No AC-
COUNT TO ME-.
e WANT. Immediately, three or four Jonr'
VI neymen PAINTERS. which constant en-:
ployment will be given. by applying 10
Eastftia Court House s. G.
septr 20 So
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ofdry weatlierrecenty, thanwe had during the
wRole summer. The season for some days
fest sa.i4arin.I he-crnps
MtficaB Nens.-We devote 4 considerable
space Of our paper 10 The news from Mexico
Itwillb be seen. that orr army under General
Sroit. has had some more severe battles, and
we fear That considerable loss has been s,ls
,ained. The enemy, however, has been greatly
injured, il not entirely defeated, aid the Star
Spanged Banner floats in triumph over the
city of Mexico. During The hast week we pub
lished two Extras, containing important inlelli.
gence from the seat of war, and. we will use
our utmost endeavors to keep our readers ad-
vised Of all news Of .his character, of the least
interest.
EItraet Of a letter from Commodore Perry Com
nanaing the Home Squadron, 10 friend IN
rEdgafeLd.
t'The circumstances Of his death Colonel
Butler.) were such as to give comfort To his
friends and relatives, even III their MOURN
ing for his loss. Though sick as he had been,
from the time he entered Mexico, the call to
arms Immediately roussd him from his bed.
The whole Army and Navy will deporc his
loss. as from his noble bearing and courteous
manners, he was an universal favorile."
% Through the poiiteness OF a gentleman
of this town we have been put in possession
olthe "Sun Of Anahuae,' Of the Doth nlt., from
which we extract the following paragraphs {:
g Important Jrom The seat Of rOar.-Lel,e,s were
received this morning of which we had cogni-
zance Just before goins to press, announcing
that General Scott had entered the City oi
Mexico the l6ih September l, seems that
!, OH The 18th, the heights of Chapnlepec were
taken Possession by our troops, and onthe 18th
and 18th, they spent the lime in bombarding
the city, which portion of them entered on
The next morning (l6it) the balance remaining
at Chapul,epec.
Il General Santa Anna receiveda wound in the
arm; and retired with his routed Army. 10
Guadaloupe.
>sCu'b biaNO was hnleu IIl l1e dCllUO.
y The slaughter was terrible.
Interesting from campsaehy.-.rhe Schooner
= arrived here yesterday from Campeachv
reports that the Indians at Yuca,an were sill
committing depreciation, that they had entered
several towns, killed the men aud let the women
60 free. The whole State was IN great con.
sternation. as the Indians were well armed and
could counta force at least ten times larger
than that of The whites. The general opinion
was that the arms were furnished to these
Indians by the British government.
Rumors misunderstanding the frequent
warnings given by US to our friends agains, The
ruinors which constantly abound in The city,
several ofthen were in stlta of agitation yes
lerJay on account Of the report That Prebla
had been retaken by the Mexicans aud that the
garrison had surrendered after deadly combat
inwhich our troops had suffered a great loss.
No news of this kind has reashe this city.
We hope our friends will hereafter believe u,i.
favorable reports only when they come from,
good source.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

Immigrants.-The number Of foreigners who
arrived CT the port of New York in the first
eight months Of lS47, were l6,95l. A grearer
number by 1856, then in the whole of 1916.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

TIE e-Wcather.-We have had a longer spell!
ofdry weatiierrecently, than 1--WE had during the
n C. rho crons
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

Departure of YOlunteers,-on Friday last.
Preston 8. Brooks. Captain of the "96 Boys,
Of Edseield District, set out from this place,
with some new recruits for his Company, for
the seat of war in Mexico.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

A SMALLar GIRL BOY ms NURSE.
one about 8 gt10years Of age, of gool dspnsi-
ton would be.preferred. Enquire al this office
october 49, If 81
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Erports.-It is ascer,aned by returns from
the New York Custom House. that there was
exported from the United States, from the lst
of September 1916, to the 10Th Of April, one
miIliun four hundred and one barrels of flour,
three hundred and fifteen bushels Of wheat,
and eight and half million bu shells of Indian
corn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

City eff Ne,o York--We see it stated, that
the number Of streets, avenues, and places.
which in,ersect the City Of New York, amounts
to 375: of banks.there are SO of insurance of
fees lOl; periodicals so; newspapers 93;
miscellaneous scho"ls 10; moral, benevolent
and literary institutions 1l6; consuls Al; church
es 227.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

State Prisons in Ne,o York The four Stac
Prisnns in New York, contain one thousand
five hundred and ninety-two criminals. For
crimes against property, one thousand three
hundred aud sixly.fve against persons two
hundred and fifty
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FURTHER EXTRACTS.
VERA CRUZ. lMeXicu.l Senl.

VERA CRUZ. NeXic0.) Sept. ~:
Eds. Dettu,-'rhe largest train that has
leG here since Gen. Pierce left Cerrn Cor
da, started to. day for The interior. 1t went
under cornmaae! of Gen. Lane, aud will be
accompanied by about seventy-fvc was
ons. The Governor not having received
any official report of the strength nf the
command under Gen. Lane, learned
through the poIteuess of the Quartermas-
Ter. that it will amount to about 1850 men
and two pieces Of artillery; so of the Louis.
lana Mounted Rangers, The Ohio and
indiana regiments, with about $50 resu.
lars, chiefly composed the body. Col.
Hughes. who is now stationed at The Ma
tionaI Bridge, with large force. will
transfer 400 regulars 10 Gen. Lanes com.
mand, aud these will swell the letters
from 2I00 to 22O0.
An express arrived here Yesterday,
bringing an account Of Gen. Scolt's entry
inIn The City Of The Azlecs; the news is
from Mexican source, but is more gene.
rally accredited than such news usually
is. The last fight between Scott aud the
enemy, is said 10 have been most severe
one, The latter moi having surrendered
without terrible struggle, terrible on bot
sdes--whle il lasted, fearful slaughter
WAS effected. Santa Anna is reported to
have left THE City aud gone 10 Guadalupe,
with Inc shattered remnant of his deieaIed
army. ALPHA.
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VEKA OKUZ, OcFl. IT.
Eds. DeltG,-Since closed my letters
Of The l9ih, vessel arrived here from
Cam pcachy with a reqnisiion upon Com.
Perry to forward one or TWO vessels of war,
10 assist in repelIins aud putting down The
outrases still waged against the whitc pnp
ulalion in that neighbnrhood. had no
time To inquire into the particulars, bul
am informed that murders are committed
by wholesale there, and an immense des-
lruc'i"n of property has taken place. |
understand tits The intention. of the Com.
modore To despatch without delay two
wesleyan as large force of marines as
he canspare from his place,
ALPHA.
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TDe AOnerttser.
C. /

WEDNESDAY,, Ocro BIER 6, 1917.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-10-06

Rich English Ffenc nc
Plaid d strip'd Mus q
Printed aud p!lla'linlC p!l'l
Rich fs'd d strlpd.
Super fsd Foilllaard
Plain black Silks an
Wide black do fd d
Chameleon Moliair /
Belvetlere e. Bnena
Black and fancy col!
Super black Boalba
Plain and fgdgstpl
Cashmere and zep
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New Fall and Winter Goods.
e. TH.1.yTER GOODS

respectfully cakthe of purchasers Il,
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q i.'.f. f.1 toN oIo hlNu
icB & American Prints,
sin De LANES,
Casimeres,
Silks,
IL do
!na1ndia Satin,
di Mantillas,
plaids and stripes,
NJ Vista do do
'lered Ginghams.
lazine & Alpaceas,
5sceas and NJ lorinos,
phyr Wool Shawls.
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DEMAlNlNG in the Post Office II
HI Edseliehl CourI House, for Tie quar-
Ter ecdiur Ortuber |, 1917.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-13

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- 't-t nH-r srft- OF tI,ze .-.azss1.-l
'.a winch ssli yer, ioAe. W Htt. NEi>.
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2 go LBS Efaam iorue a superior urt,:le, Jus
y - " rrrevrrl and tor >aie BY CH BERRY,
.. " at"r street.
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Z EAH Lbs Dakumon hand ana Tor stlG-le", by
z X ~ 30 If EEEttN V atet 7tttrt.
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& INeu So sa.e a-s.ar,nsal al various prices
~ 49,. 4,,.=.z=...-=t BAREAuH'S.
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y premium HpatItHIce. The test article known kr
tcatsu4 and whitening The teeth, sIrtf gthenIRg the
Hua- and sneeelung the breath. etc. soHl1 We useA
a.r{ uleIi win sui trsii aud Tire teeth 81, noNti4
Haae require q sIsht Washing IN the morning fttte
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= ENTHt = Jf,rE=rad saund, lost Baltimore sFa,
- t. -... + , s-. ~. .#...trL 7ud viii he sid low
,-.l ta4 IGpD Y HOW ELL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

Gen. Taylor had removed his camp from Buena
Vista TO his former position at Aqua Nueva. 1t is
reported that Gen. Taylor bad come through to
Cerralvo with 900 horse in pursuit OF Gen. Ur-
rea, who fled in the direction Of Victoria upon learn
ing that Gen. +. was after him.
Col. Cushugs Regiment of Massachusetts vo-
lunteers have been ordered by Gen. Taylor to re-
main and occupy Maiamoras, all the other tried re-
giments being ordered TO Aqua Nueva, from which
place he will shortly take up his line of march for
San Luis Potos
VERA CRUI.-'The Mexicans at last ac-
counts were throwing round shot and heavy shells
at our lines from the castle, but with little or no ef
feet During the night, between the 18th and 18th
a reinforcement Of 800 Mexcans entered the town
by the beach, north of Gen. Twigg's position, the
investment not being there quite complete. A con
nuance ofnorthers had prevented the operations of
landing stores and heavy ordnance. The wound Of
Lieut. Col. Dickinson, Of the late Palmetto Reoi-
ment, IS doing well. No other officers than have
before been mentioned have been killed OF wounded
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
GREAT MEETING OF THE PEOPLE
without distinction of marty.

All persons who are DESTROYS of passing vote Of
censure upon GeneEsl Zachary Taylor for his cow
culary, at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma. Monte
rey and Buena Vista, and those who are anxious
TO supersede him in the command Of the American
forces in Mexico by the appointment Of Hon. Tho
mas III. Benton as Lieutenant Generator. m other
words, all who approve the course of the Hon JAS.
McDowELL as the representative Of this District
quested to meet at the Iowa Hail on the 3Ist Of
this romth april, to take measures to secure tho
reelection of MIR. McDowELL. that he may Do
able to accomplish those objects in the next Con-
gress.
large and enthusiastic meeting is anticipated,
and many eloquent speeches may be expected
THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
Wistar'S Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Morris CoUNTY, MENDHAM, N. J.2
October %, 1876. &

MORRIS County, MENDHAM, N. J.2
October 20, 1876. Z,
Dr.. SETH w. FowLE
Dear Sir This may certify that am about seventy
hive years OF age born and have always resided in
this town In October, 1915, took cold and for six
months was afflicted with the influenza and the worst
cough have ever experienced during my whole life
Myself and friends had strong doubts of my ever recov
ering. got bottle of Schenck's Syrup it done me
no good then applied TO physician, who prescribed
Tor me several times but did At last nv
physician advised me to take DIR. Wstar's Celebrated
Balsam of Wild Cherry, which has performed so many
remarkable cures. did so, and believe that saved
my life, my cough left me entirely, when had taken
single bottle am now enjoying good health. IL
ever again have similar attack, any of my family
shall immediately resort to Dr. Wistar's BaIsam of
wild Cherry The physician who recommended this
baisam 10 me, was induced to do from his own per.
sonai observation and experience in using IT, One very
strong case OF cure of young occurred in this i'm
mediate vicinity, of which Dr. Holman informed me
EPHRAJM SANDERS
None genuine. unless signed BUTTS on the wrap.
per.
OSi-For sale by Wholesale and Retail by Dr. T.
BERKELEY and A. ID. WREN, in Stanton and by
Druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in yir-
ginia.
April s, is47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
IS ia U n IN Nst
FOR CONGRESS,
COL. ALGERNON s. GRAY.
OF ROCKINGHAM.

oI5- We are authorized TO announce Hon. JAMES
McDowELL, Of Rock6rdgc candidate for re. cleo
tion 10 the Congress Of the United States from the
District composed Of the counties Of Shenandoah Rock
ingham, Pcndlcton, Hardy, Augusta and Rockbrdgc
O. We authorized to announce WILLIAM KIN
NEY, Esq, Of Augusta candidate represent the
District, composed of the counties Of Augusta and Rock
bridge. in the Senate Of Virginia.
O. We arc authorized to announce HUGH w. SHEr-
FEY, ESQ., candidate for election 10 the Lecis-
laturc, from the county Of Augusta.
0G- We are authorized 10 announce CHAPMAN JOHN.
SON. Esq, as candidate for recollection to the Lcgsla
turc, from the county Of Augusta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
L. ). SLooP OF WAR ALBANY,
Sacrificios March IL a NJ

TIE Portia, so il is said, is to sail immediately.
and by her ! send you few lines more. The
norther has completely blown itself out, 50 that by
breakfast time the surf boats will again be enabled
TO reach the shore.
At half past three O'Clock this morning the enc
my opened with round shot and shell not only from
the batteries around the town but from the castle.
Rockets were also thrown, and the sky at times
was completely lit up by them; yet large portion
of them fell far short. In the mean time, our own
men are compelled TO remain quiet and take this
fire-the hardest duty a soldier has to perform
All are anxious TO strike back, and they will be
gratified 10 the course of few days.
In haste. G. w K
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
TRANsLATIoN.l

Summons Of Santa .Gana 10 Gen, Taylorl
You are surrounded by twenty thousand men,
and cannot in any human probability, avoid suffer
ing rout, and being cut to pieces with your troops
but as you deserve consideration and particular es
teen, wish 10 save you from catastrophe, and
for that purpose give you this notice. in order that
you may surrender at discretion, under the assur-
Snce that you will be treated with the consideration
belonging 10 the Mexican character to which end
you will be granted an hours time make up your
mind, to commence from the moment when my FLAG
of truce arrives in your camp.
With this view, assure you Of my particular
consideration.
God and Liberty. Camp at Encantada, Febru-
AIRY 22d, l847.
ANT. LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
10 Cen L. TAYLOR, commanding the forces Of the
United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08

him, shorn OF half his strength, into the very jaws
Of the enemy, in tho vain hope that he would be
repulsed, if not captured Thanks, however, to the
military genius of General TAYLOR and the gal
lantry of his little band OF heroes, and above all to
the experimenting care of the Great Dispenser of
events, all the Vaccinations of the enemy, foreign
and domestic, have been defeated, and the very
preparations which Were made to light the funeral
pile OF 'old Rough and Ready" have supplied the
means OF shedding yet brighter blaze Of glory
around his illustrious name!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
HEADQUARTERS Army OF OCCUPATION, }
Alr..n N..a--a. NIL. 1 q

<iSud I'ueNd, uhdIcH 1871.
SIR have the honor to report that The troops OF
my command occupied their original camp at this
place the 9Th of February the last OF The Mex
lean army leaving the morning of that day in the
direction Of San Luis 1t is ascertained that the
enemy is In full retreat, and in very dsorganzed
condition the men deserving and dying of starva-
ton in great numbers. despatch command this
day as far as Encarnaton To harass his rear and Sc
cure whatever military supplies may be found
there.
From the statements of Mexican officers. particu-
larly Of TIE medical staff left to succor the woun led
there seems no doubt that their loss in the recent
action is moderately estimated at 800 and may
reach 2,OO0 men, killed and wounded; besides 1000
or 5000 deserters Many officers of rank Were lost
enclose list of the names of our own killed and
wounded, made as complete as practicable at this
time. One regiment (kentucky cavalry is not in
cluded, lis return not being rendered
The enemy had fully reckoned upon cur total
rout, and had made arrangements to intercept our
retreat and cut off the army, aoning for that pur-
pose corps OF cavalry, not only Immediately in our
rear, but even below Monterey. regret to report
that they succeeded the village of Marin in de-
stroying train Of supplies, and killing considera-
bic number ot the escort and Transfers. Colonel
Morgan, End Ohio regiment on his march from
Cerralvo to Monterey, was infested by the Mexican
cavalry, with which he had several rencontres, but
finally dispersed them with small loss on his own
part. Capt. Graham, A. q. NJ, volunteer service.
was MORALLY wounded in one of these affairs. |
have doubt that the defeat of the main army at
Buena Vista will secure our line OF communication
from further interruption but sill propose in few
days to change my headquarters to Monterey, with
view to make such further arrangements as may
be necessary in that quarter.
The dispositions made TO harass our rear, vindi-
cate the policy and necessity of defending position
IN front Of Saltillo, where defeat has thrown the
enemy far back into the interior. No result so de-
cisive could have been Obtained by holding Monte
yey, and our communications would have been con-
stantly in jeopardy.
am, sir, very respectfully, your ob't. servant,
II. TAYLOR,
Major General, u. S. Army Commanding.
The ADJUTANr GENERAL of the Army, Washing
ion, ID. e..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08

e0- A letter received by merchant in Philadel-
Phia from friend at Tampico, states that Santa
Anna had forwarded recommendation to the Mex
lean Congress to sue for peace. Five or six thou
sand Mexican soldiers had deserted and the balance
OF the army was represented as being in deplora-
BILE condition. Upwards of 5000 were killed, and
l,IUO wounded during the late battle.