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AUGUSTA, May 2S.

AUGUSTA, May 2S.
Death Of the Hon. John SchLey.-This
distinguished and highly esteemed citizen
departed this life very suddenly on Wed.
nesday, 26lh instant, at his residence five
miles from the city. He was in good health,
aud had just returned from drive of about
two miles to the Belville Factory, with
which he was connected. when he was
struck down with cramp in the breast,
which terminated his life in halfan hour.
He was in the cd year of his ase.-Con.
Nep PAPER Milt.-The Columbia
South Caroinian says that copartnershlp
of several enterprising gentlemen OF that
town has been formed to put into operation
an extensive Paper Mandatory, at the
beautiful and healthy site known as Tay-
lor's Mill. B. r. Carroll, Esq, is engaged
in this enterprise, and proceeds 10 the
North in day or two 10 make suitable
arrangements for the speedy accomplish.
men, of this laudable design. Is is by un-
derrakings Of similar character, says the
Carolin;an, that we expect, ere long, to see
Columbia become extensive from lis man-
ulacluriug industry.
Bank Excitement in the WeSt.-At va.
rious places in the West. considerable ex-
citemenl had been produced in conse-
quence of the protest at a Philadelphia
bank OF some Of the drafts of the Farmers
aud Merchants Bank Of Memphis. II was
currently reported (,hat the bank had stop
ped specie paymenD at Pitsburg, CincIn-
mali and Louisyile. The excitement how
ever ceased on the protested bills being
paid, The bank having promptly redeemed
its notes on being presented for payment.
Destitute Counries.-The London Times
ofApriI 80 states, that on the previous
day, complaint was made against We'll
lesley Pole Long, Earl of Morringlon, by
Helena his Countess, before Mr. Bingham
the Marlboro street magistrate, that she
married bis lordship in 1928, was now
without The means of subsistence, ana
refused any support by him. She trem-
bled violently, but swore TO her state Of
destitution, and brought evidence Of its
truth with her. The relieving oyerseer of
St. Georges, Hanover square said that the
parish authorities had done all they could
to avoid this. Mr.. Bingham first ordered
warrant to be made out TO bring Lord
Nj. before him, but finally determined 10
send summons in the first instance.
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accident to The Gorernor.-H E1cellsneys
Gov. Johu son (says the Charleston Evening
Neps,) met with an accident:on the Sdsinst.,s
which may result in serious injury. He.wass
returning to his residence from the Limestone
Springs High School, where he had|daliyersd
an address on Female Education, whenShe
made a lnis-s,ep, and it is feared broke tie
bone fhis ancle.. si's15sts, s;ssSss 50
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From Gen, Iaylor's Diuision.-We
have later intelligence from Gen. Taylor's
division, but tits without special interest
five except that which relates to The anil
cipa,cd arrival of Col. Doniphan's COM
mand, about whose safety so much ankle
ry has been felt and expressed. He was,
al The last accounts, at Parras, and would
reach Saltillo in day or Two if not in
strucled to await further orders.
A correspondent Of the N. Orleans Del
ia writes that all things at Monterey de-
noted movement on the part Of General
I aylor for San Luis Po,osi, about the lsl
of June.
We regre, to learn tha, a duel had oc-
CURED a, China, between two lieutenants
in the Virginia regiment. According to
the report, the two lieutenants, one of
whom was named Mahan, the name Of the
other not recollec,ed-foue BIT with muskels
loaded with ball and buckshot, and both
parties were killed.
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Carolina, but had been for "a number Of
years a resident Of Florida. He leaves
widow aud one daughter, who with. many
friends, whom his amiable character had
attached to him, lament bis uniimely loss.
We understand that his enlains. were
yesterclayinlerred atthesresf fdence! of Col,
Alston, blythe Miscasoukies Cavaliers, of
which Company he was member
Journal. -. sst
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THE sTORMING OF THE CERRO
GORDO.

The following extract from The Railway
IN. J.) Register, contains some particulars
of;lhat terrible conflict by one who was
a party inil, which will be read with in
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8 The Army.--B: I. Nc Douald, q
This State. who was wounded in the skirsS
msh near Vera Cruz, has, we; are; pleased
to observe, received the appointment of
2ud Lieut.. in the Third Regiment of Ar
-lillery, 20 date from 22d ult.s ss y;
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We tIavejust ed.lhatthe late wet
weather has caused many ofabur frierds in
the "dark corner" 10 getyery much intbe
grass.-Knowing we'll ,heit industrious
habits. ,De feel assured thai 10 due lime they
will ,ueed out, opinions Of others 10 the
contrary Notwithstanding. We have in
variably received the earliest cotton blooms
from the "dark corner," we presume it will
be so atil.-Andersoni iGazeta
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Since our last, We are Informed that the
wheat harvest isiturning out better than
was expected. Inequality ofthe grain is
fne, but it stands too thin on :he ground 20
make a large crop. Thesworst to be ap-
pretended now, is,,a rainy season, before
the cropis go, in and housed. Oats look
well.-Ibid.
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Commerce of1Nev York.-The New
York Courier says-,he arrival of vessels
from sea, Of all nations, continues; and the
North River, side of The Town has never.
within our memory, exhibited such a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-16

Whea! Crop.-The Greenyille Noun.
tanner, Of the lllh; inst, says. from most
every section Of the SontheIa States, we
ace accounts of good WheaI crops, and
harvestllas every where commenced. In
our own immediate section wheat will be
a fair crop-some fields are excellent.
The later varieties of wheat especially
that which was iate solon. wiltbe injured
more or less by rust. SuchSis:the foreign
demand for provisions, that5alonble crop
in the United States uldnol lpyerssupply
the markets Of the world. 80 ss,5S
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- ! s.tHs e
Recruiting Service.--We have not
word TO say against the established custom
of enlis,ing soldiers inlo;lhe service Of the
United States nor:haye we aughl 10 say
to any man wbolsees proper thus 10 enter
The service ofhiss country but when Re-
cruiting Serseants prevail on Boys TO en-:
list, who are not only under age, but away
from under the prnlection.of Parents and
Guardians, we thinkil nighttime Slhal the
Press should speak k1outsin order that the
public may be apprizedso sof whal; is going
on 10 the country, and that parents who
have sons abroad al school, may not be
astonishedl 10 learn that they have taken up
The limo of march Tor Mexico. Ascase OF
this kind recently took placein oarsvillage.
A r Recruiting Sergeantmade his appear
apce among us, with drummer aud ffer
who made considerable noise in our
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-18
From The New Orleans Reayae.

From The .New Orleans Hcayt1ie.
IMPORTANT FROM SCOTS ARMY.
Battles of COutreras and Churubusco!
The United States steamship Mary Kings
land, Capt. John Davis, arrived at an early
hour this morning. By her we have received
our letters from Mr.. Ken, all from the 22d TO
the 18th Of August, all dated from Tacubaya.
A courier despatched by him on the Goth with
the first account Of The battle fought on that
day was cut off,
From map and plan Of the battle-fields be-
fore us, we note that they are called the bat
ties of Coutreras and Churubusco--so called
from field works Of the enemy Of those names,
The victories were decisive, but so far as we
can Judge II. IN q hasty Perusal OF portion OF
our letters, the proposition for an armistice was
made by Gen. Scou--probably at the sugges-
ton Of the British embassy. The report we
have hitherto given that the city OF Mexico
was q, our mercy, appears to have been unfoun-
ded. Should peace not follow from the nego-
tation now pending, another battle must ensue,
the enemy having a force Of from fifteen to
twenty thousand men yet left. But the road
appears to be completely open to US, and the
city is only Two and q half miles from our en-
campment.
Oar victories have been purchased at a vast
loss of valuable life, 80 will be seen by the fol-
lowing list--we will give fuller one to-mor-
row. We see names Of men, al the loss Of
whom we weep; but all have their friends aud
we make no distinction.
OFFICERS KILLED-REsuLARs.
Major Mills, 18th Infantry; Capt. Burke, 1st
Artillery; Capt. Hanson, 7th Infantry; Capt.
Thornton, I'd Dragons; Capt. Capron, LIST Ar
tillery; Capt. ousrles, 18th Infantry; Captain
Anderson, I'd Infantry; Lieut.. Irons, LIST Ariil-
lery, but attached to Gen. Cadwallader's staff;
Lieut.. Preston Johnson, LIST Artillery, but at
tsched to Msgruder's battery; Lieut.. Easily, Cd
Infantry; Lieut.. Goodman, 18th Infantry; Ii.
Hoffman, ist Artillery.
Yohzteen-Lieut Chandler, New York Re-
giment, Col p. M. Butler, and Lieuts David
Adams and w.R. " illisms. Of South Csrolins
Regiment. .. r..
OFFICERS wOUNDED--RpsuLAns.
Col CLARK, s,h Infantry, slightly; Col Nor
gan, 18Th Infantry, severely; Major Wade, ID
ARTILLERY, severely, Msj Bonneville, 9Th In
isntry, slightly, Capt Vessels, I'd Infantry,
severely; Capt Phil Kesrney, LIST Dragons,
left arm shot of; Capt McReynolds. ID ORA
goons. severely, Capt Craig, ID Infantry, Sc
verely; Capt Ross, Eth Infantry, severely ;
Capt J. r. Smith, I'd Infsntry, severely; Capt
Chapman, 5th Infantry, slightly; Capt Johnson
9th Infantry, slightly; CsPt Holden, I2th In
fsntry, slightly; Capt Hathaway, lot Artillery,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-18
= From The Philadelphia Sun.
THE LAST NEW SONG.

COMPOSED BY PoMPRf C. SHARP, OF PHILADELPHIA
TuNE-@Old Dan Tucker"
Old Gineral Taylor, we berry well know,
Guild neber run in Mexico, ..
A nd OATS the reason some people say
He won't run well on Election dOy,
But jest come along,
Oh, jest come along,
Old Gineral Taylor
And show dem all dat you're whalei
guess dem hunkerish whirligigs
Dat am sometimes lokys and sometimes wings
Can't run as well to Washington
As dey could skate IRON de eheIny's CUR.
So jest come along, &c.
Dey say old Rough and Ready's legs
Am short and thick as butter kegs
If dat is true it's my persuasion
He stands upon a firm foundation.
So Jest come along, &c.
Dem ollytishuns full OBJ pranks
Hab great concet OBJ dare spider shanks,
But de people now hab found dem out
Dey're pson spiders from heel to snout,
So Jest come along, &c.
Dey tink dey know how III climb fust rate,
And 'spect to reach de cheer OBJ state,
But if dey don't look out, some OBJ dem at las
May be Citing up stairs to the gallus right fast
So jest come along, &c.
If de hunkers tink nobody can beat
But a soldier dat can run and eat,
I guess dey might come across such one,
Enouire of CineraI Patterson
But jest come along, &c.
Some heroes, when de cannons sound,
Git sick and trenble on de ground;
Dey lose dare stomachs for de fight,
But at DINNER time it all comes right.
But jest come along, &c.
Dem chaps dat tink dey're gwine to keep
De people in dare pow'rlke sheep,
Will find dare victims beginin TO kick
At dat COMPOUNDED tyranny trick.
So Jest come along, &c.
Old Santa A ma was whipped like fun;
He talk'd quite big fore de fight begun,
But Taylor whipp'd him out Of his hide,
For oil de jority was him side.
Sojest come along, &c.
But when old Ginera Zach do come
To strike dem Dragging hunkers dun,
De 'jority den will be old Zach's 49,.
A nd he'll lick de feather of OBJ dare backs.
So Jest come along, &c.
De peoples candidate am he,
A nd dat am de "reglar nominee"
Who tries to beat him, dat same choking
Viii: GIT rale impujee licking.
So jest come along.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-18
Number I.

Mexicans. All American citizens expelled
from the city of Mexico during the war to be
permitted to return with their families without
delay. Couriers, Mexican and American, to
have safe conduct TO and from Vera Cruz,
from the commander of the opposing army. The
wounded to be removed to convenient places
without molestation.
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ilinS nen were weakened by long exertions
want ~ food and chilled by the conlinouus
light rain, aud it is not saying too much to
assert that the bivonuac ofthe 10Th A ugust, W as
gloomy in the extreme.
Early on the morning Of the Goth, Gen.
Worth was ordered to move with a portion OF
his dvislon-Gsrland's bngade-towards the
scene Of action at Coutreras, to aid in the at
tack upon Valencia, for to force this position
was deemed indispensable. A few discharges
of cannon were heard about 7 o'clock, and a
heavy rafting Of the musketry, and some even
said that in he distance they had seen large
masses of Mexicans in full dight towards the
city; yet few dreamed that the batteries OF
Coutrcras had been stormed and carried. Yet
as it was, Gen. Scott himself, accompanied by
Gen. Worth, started for the scene OF action,
when they were met by Capt. Mason with the
joyful intelligence that Valencia had been
completely routed after a short but terrible
struggle. The attack upon his works was
planned by Gen. Smith, and resulted in the
capture Of is pieces Of artillery, some 1900 pris
ouen: among them Gen'ls. Blanco, Garcia,
Mendoza and the notorious Salas; all the am
munition and camp equipage, while The road
along which those who escaped fed was strew-
with muskets. No less than 700 OF the enemy,
among them many officers, we're left dead on
the field-the number Of wounded was undoubt-
edly far greater. I have no time now to en-
large or comment upon this well planned and
brillisut achievement, but reserving . more
full description for some other time, must pass
on to other exciting events.
The work at Couireras completely in the
power Of the A merican army, Gen. Scott or
dered Gen. Worth to fall back upon San An
tonic, 10 turn and capture that work and then
TO push on towards the capital BY the main road
while the main body OF the army under Genls.
Twiees, Pillow. Smith, Pierce and Csdwalla-
der moved on towards San Angel and COhoy-
can. Scarcely had the advance Of Gen. Twiggs
got half mite beyond the village, before a
rafting ere announced that il was actively en-
gagged with the ouiposts Of the enemy, and the
heavy booming Of cannon now gave token that
the noted ID division had fallen upon another
strong work. But few MINUTES more and ire
mendous firing from the right, and immediate
Nv in the same road from San Augustine to the
capital, made Il evident that Gen. WORMS d.
vision vas actively engaged. He had com
ple,eIy TUNED the strong works Of San Anto-
MO, but while doing 90 the enemy had sban-
doned the place with the loss Of their heavy
guns, and had fallen back upon his second and
stronger line OF works. Il was now at the com
meneement OF the battle, about o'clock in
the afternoon, and sure such a rafting Of ere
arms has seldom or never been heard on the
Continent Of A m.ries, accompanied With such
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wounded, while Lieut.. Calender was severely
wounded in both legs. Ala O'Clock the br-
gade OF Gen. Cadwallader was ordered out to
support Col. Riley, heavy reinforcements being
seen on their way out from the city, while Gen
Piercc's brigade was sent TO sustain Gen. Smi h.
The firing from the batteries of the enemy con-
.inued incessant, while from hill Just outside
the range OF their guns, the spectacle was
most grand and imposing. AT about 4 O'Clock
Gen. Scott arrived, and seeing the immense
strength of the Mexicans, at once ordeted Gen.
Shields Brigade from San Augustine-a part
OF Gen. Quitman's command-to the right to
srp.af e.ley and Cndwaiader, and prevent, if
poss-s.e, junction Of the forces coming out
from tho city with those of Valencia. But
few Of tie movements of our own troops could
be seen from the hill where we were posted,
owing 10 the dense chaparral, sharp rocks and
ravines, out not motion of the enemy but was
plainly visible The order of battle Of Va
lencia was very imposing; infantry were seen
drawn W to support the batteries, while long
lines OF the enemy's cavalry were stationed in
the rear, as if awaiting the shock of battle.-
Two separate charges Of the latter were dis
Iinctly seen repulsed by Col Riley, who had
moved his brigade at one time 10 position
partially in the rear OF the enemy's work -
Col. Harney was exceedingly anxious to march
his cavalry to the scene Of action, but it was
deemed utterly impracticable. The nature Of
the ground was such that the infantry even had
great difficulty in finding the way across the
pedregai, as the Mexicans term it--ground COW
cred with sharp, jagged rocks.
Until night had entirely closed in the fire
from the enemy's batteries did not slacken.
1t had been a continuous roar for nearly six
hours. Gen. Scott retired to San Augustine
about O'Clock, and in the midst of hard rain
which had just commenced falling. Gen'ls
Twiggs ana Pillow came in about / O'Clock,
wet rad completely exhausted. IL was inn
possible to use horses on the WEI and exceed
ngly broken ground on which they had been
operating 'or nearly twelve hours. Not anti
w. the immense strength Of the works OF
~, or the almost insurmountable ditii-
reaching them, il had been at First
pa =. batteries would be taken at
.oops would all be comlor-
1Rd a NIGEL for the night;
ertion Of them were
Aopi blankets in the
- ground where
B themselves out.
the morrow were
Though to dismay any
k-that the enemy would
and strengthen his works
'HssSss'hoving every superiority of
b in the ground-and again to this
Eas nen were weakened by long exertions
M ~ l,od aud ch,llod hy Tho cnn,inonua
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-07-21
Correspondence Of the st. Louis Union.
ETOEEe E4ga Aeayeglyygvs:..
Runor OF another attack ty 700 or 1000
Indians, on train going TO Santa Fe,

Rumor OF another attack ty 700 or 1000
Indians, on train going to Saata Fe.
toET LEAvESwoRrH,
July S.h, lS47.
DEAR SIR Tomorrow mornin1 If
Revellle, detachment of the lst rsei,nent
OF Illinois volunteers now quartered a, this
IoInt' consisting OF company C, Captain
Turner, and Company +, Capt. Hook.
commanded by Lieulenan, Colonel H. p
Boyakln, will leave this pest by taking up
Its line OF march, for Santa Fe. There are
some cases OF measeIs in those companies,
none OF which, however, are thought to be
suh!cient to incapacitats the individuals
Tor the march. The detachment is in a
hne Condition, and viii cover as an escort
large train oi wagons laden with Quar-
termas'er commission and ordinance
stores. This detachment will march. bv
easy marches, in advance Of the other tw,
detacEmeniS into which it is DESIGNED to,
o!Vioe The remainder OF The regiment, OH
account OF the number of oxen and ,hs
scarcity Of The train. 1t is supposed also
that they may see some sport amongst the
CanmancleS and Pawnecs. As on last
night an express reached here from the
plain with intelligence that some 700 or
lOU0 Indians attacked a train under The
charge OF a company Of the first dragons.
and succeeded IN capturing part cfthe
oxen and horses, aud doing some other
damage So many different stories are told
aOout 1t that | cannot tell what the charac.
Ter OF the attack, or number of Indians, or
damage done really was a mail viii. 90
out with US, and also with every other de-
taohment OF our regiment. And may re-
mark for the b neiil Of our BOYS. who wish
TO hear from their trienGs at home, tiiat'ths
Postmaster at this post will send out by
every ouI going tram, wllich will be every
lew weeks, all the letters sent to this pusl.
We have very good health in cur regi-
ment. We celebrated the national ami
versaTy lii military furm; cannoils, ockets,
fireworks, &c. besides an exhibition Of
the "unterritied fighters under arms.
b, P. H.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-07-21

The Price Of an Editor. MFR. Corrovan
Donnivan, the former editor of the Wabash
Standard, published al Lafayette, Ia, was
last summer cerking it OF steamer on
the Rio Grande. One day, while the boat
was taking in wood, our editor, with a
couple Of friends, went en- shore for the
purpose of shooting arnadil!oes, or any
other Mexican game that they might meet
with. When but short distance from the
boat, they were surrounded and captured
by seine thirty armed tIexicans. One of
these fellows, who could speak little En-
glish, found out that the unfortunate EDITOR
was printer by profession, and he imtne-
dlate ly seized him as a precious prize
Knowing his value, he set price upon
his head, and he was finally knocked down
for the sum of $3.50! Good Heavens
that an editor ii ull lie sold SO low! Tie
poor fellow was marched off 10 Vatlalula,
and sent into "A Mexican printing Office in
that city, to set up vllanous Mexican ty pc.
After working scme time, he succeeded in
making his escape, aud just before the bat .
tie o! Cerro Gordo, managed to fall in with
Gen. Scots army, when he was quite sat
home." Who will have the temerity after
this to say that editors are not ''bought
and sold ?"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-07-21
Laugh, Lady, Laugh !

Laugh, lady. laugh!
There's no avail in weeping;
Grief was never made
To be in beauty's keeping.
Tears are of a stream,
Where pleasure lies decaying;
Smiles, like rays of light,
Ger sunny waters playing.
Laugh, lady, laugh.
Sing, lady, sing;
There is charm in singing,
When melody its spell
Upon the air is flinging,
Sweet sounds have often won
More than the fairest faces;
And harps have always been
The plaything Of the graces.
Sing. lady, sing.
Love, lady, love;
There's is always joy in loving;
But sigh not when you find
That man il fond Of rowing;
For when the summer bee
Takes wing through beauty's bowers,
He knows not which to choose
Among so many flowers.
Love, lady, love.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-07-21

.Nsw Hampshire.--The late wing and
conser,a tive Legislature of New Hamp-
shire, refused to pass resolutions of thanks
to the brave officers and soldiers who have
fought and are fighting our battles in Mex
leo. The democratic majority OF the pres
ent Legislature has wiped out the disgrace,
by adopting series Of resolutions, sus-
tain.ng the cause Of the country, and re-
turning the thanks of the State ''to Gene
rails Taylor and Scott, and the brave Off
GERS and soldiers under their respective
commands, Tor their distinguished and gal
liant conduct during the several engage
ments with they enemy, by whose act war
exists The resolutions were bitterly
opposed by the wing leaders, and were
adopted by vote ofyeas AL; nays l0S.-
detroit Free Press.