Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-06

of their sympathy. From such friends, or rather
scoundrels, deliver US. We again warn the PEG
pie to be their guard against this Internal plot"
FOURTH OF JULY AT MONTEREY.
The national birthday of the independence
of the United States, was celebrated with
great glee at Monterey, by our army, on the
9Th of July. The correspondent of the Plea
yune thus describes the celebration -
&c The celebration is over, and without any
accident, rare thing for Fourth of July,
and everything went off pleasantly and agree
ably TO all concerned. The morning of the
5th was cloudy, and portended rain, but the
bright sun soon dispelled the heavy mist that
chung to the mountains side, and ere noon the
heavens were as clear and bright as lovely
woman's smile. Early in the forenoon, the
American ensign was displayed from the Gov
residence of the Spanish consul nearly oppo-
site The five companies of Massachusetts
volunteers were assembled, all but the guard,
with the colors of the regiment presented them
by the Governor of their State, and little al
ter o'clock they formed and marc hed out to-
wards Camp Taylor. An American flag borne
by citizen was carried near the regimental
colors. Col. Wright and the members of the
regmental staff, and others, preceded the reg-
ment, and on the road received the marching
salute. AT Camp Taylor all was ready un-
der the widespread awning in front CT tien'l
Taylor's tent were the brave old hero and the
members of his staff and the officers attached
TO the forces stationed at camp. On the right
of the awning the soldiers of Major Bragg's
Light Artillery were drawn up in line, on the
left the ID Dragons, and in front the Massa-
chusetts regiment. AS soon as the latter had
formed into line, Gen'l Gushing made his ap-
pearance, and Gen'l Taylor and his officers all
rose. Gen. Gushing then proceeded to address
him. [Gen. TaYlor.l
We regret our 4imits will not allow us the
pleasure of spreading Gen. Cushings address
before the readers of the Journal at length.
1t is spirited and well-timed We make the
following extract -
"Honor then to the bold hearts, who, on
the great day whose anniversary we celebrate,
dared to comprehend their country's capabili-
ties and to proclaim it independent Honor
to the heroes and the sages who have conduc-
ted it SO g oriously on to our times Honor
to the statesmen whose vigorous hands at this
time so ably and successfully administer It's
Government! Honor to the generous minded
people of our country who freely send forth
their SONS to fight her battles in this foreign
land Honor to the brave soldiers who live
to en- Joy the renown they have so nobIy earn
ed in the battle field Honor above all to the
gallant men who fell in the hour oftheir coun-
trys triumph, whose blood was the sacrificed
incense of victory, and who, though dead, yet
live immortal in the adectionatt memory OF
their countrymen !
eve trust and believe that our brethren in
arms, whom Scott has been leading in triumph
from Vera Cruz to Puebla, will celebrate this
day in the capital of the Mexican republic
and on the site of the great teocalI OF the Az.
tees. And if Mexico shall then continue il
the blind obstinacy of her fatal infatuation
and still refuse the proffers of peace which
the President of the United Stats, with hon
orable solicitude to terminate the evils of war
has at all times been ready to conclude, -ther
we look to you, sir, in the undoubtng conf
dence of perfect faith in your genera!ship
your wisdom, your courage, and your fortune
to conduct us in similar triumph along tina
lofty table land before our eyes, and to com
plete, on the plains of the Baiio. that which
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Rio Grande, namely, the total subjugation o
New Spain.
"Once more, general, in the name ard as tn
humble instrument OF your fellow soldiers ant
fellow citizens, whom you see before you,
tender to you their fluctuations on occasion O
this auspicious anniversary, with sentiment
have marked your life, of deep respect for yo
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your future happiness and honor in whateve
else of danger or duty you may hereafter b
called to by the providence of an all-wis
Cod
Gen. Taylor, who. had listened with grea
attention to the remarks OF Gen. c., and evi
IDENTIFY powerfully affected by the mention @
his name, briefly but feelingly responded a
toilowsi
il" General-1n reply TO your eloquent an
complimentary illusions to the services of tn
army under my command, can only brief
express my thanks and those of the brave me
of my command, to whose exertions and gal
lantry alone our successes are due. For my
self can claim no merit beyond that of shar
ing and encountering danger with them. Yo
have traced up and depicted in most faithful
colors the rapid progress Of our country fror
the commencement to its present condition Q
greatness and perity-occupyin the from
rank in the nations of the world. The exist
ing war may show the world that in great ma
tional enterprises and interests we are firm an
united-and that the flavor of our country
without distinction of party, is always read
to vindicate the national honor on the battle
field. Should it be our lot to resume offenslv
operations on this line, shall move with eV
cry confidence in the gallantry and success {
the forces. ] have but little doubt that thos
who have but recently come into the field an
have not been able to participate in active sci
vice as yet, will distinguish themselves a
greatly as those who have gone before. tn
thousands of volunteers who have, many {
them, been brought up in affluence, have lie
their pursuits and comfortable homes, to er
counter the hardships of an active campaign
is a sufficient guaranty that the rights an
honor of our country will always be maiE
tained''
NORTH CAROLINA UNIvERstTY.-The Ra
eigh Register says that the present Ffeshma
Class of this institution has between 40 an
so members, and that the whole number {
students in College is near 200.