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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

We 6ad among the late foreign news
that Mr. Thomas Rawlings Of Great Brit
sin. who has been 10 the western part Of
Of our State. purchasing lands for emf
grants. and who twas stated designed
coloGiting one thousand Welch families.
has arrived at home. A London paper
learns that Mr.. Rs agents have been very
suecessfi I 10 disposing Of The isod under
bic control. and what 10 more desirable. that
the purchasers are principally men Of
means. The Lon Jon paper also states
ths. Mr.. Rawlings has submitted bis plans
to several large capitalists. who think ia
vofa5ly Of them. and there is every pro
bsbility Of taeir forming themselves into
company.
There are certainly some Is choice
locations 10 Virgins % can be met with
10 the Union. We have thousands upon
thousands Of acres Of The very best lands
in the western par. Of our State. which
should induce some Of our own ciiizeps
TO locate within The confines Of their ma.
tive State. Instead Ct seeking a home in
the Far West or South. These lands TOO
may be had q an intellectually small price,
when ell their natural sdvsh,sges are
fully considered. -he pleasure Of 30
cial intercourse. good schools for chill
dren. and proximity 10 The seabosfd mar
ke,. are matters that should enter into our
calculation when We design locating for
nc. M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
-, p.syss.s cuna,arss tsr Prss'rsns'
oTN. ZACHARY TAYLOR
sax. sacaAar rAsLea.

II. ldmioi,.ssi;on preres have re.
r..,lv bxeous WondeIfoily KIDD and e.
v,r,biy dIspo,sd towards Gen Scott. y
! 4 IS lcss.r asoup Scot. bai Cen. Scott
,hs Hero Il Luady's Lsns. Btidesss,sf !:
~. a. essy answer 10 81 this leigaso
$500 nav 81 sound 10 the fact ihs. The
ASni1i,,rss;on hss ksd oceslsrdeEon'ira-
,;oc, y he popolshiy q Ger. Taylor.
oo. snly b. the recen. elections 70 V'r-
ripis. 50, 81 the ssnsrsl ENTHUSIASM
9hieh i kindled up wherever as' aams
i mentioned. :.
r., Aduiuisiraiion and iis s,ipend'a-
s;s. hsss TAyLoa's grss, popularity, but
dare MOI spssiy ssssii i They hsvs no
lave CT scorF meme IN sbe ieas-ous
/. sip.,hs came raiio they hsiier them'ti,s.
e j, ,b. rivsi 81 TAyLoR for Presidential
hsnors. ,hsy 90 for bin and shout over ms
vic,oriss Were no. TAsLoR 10 the way.
their ,hou,s Zoe Scorr would Be ta'niin-
deedi
Although The victories Of Gen. Scorr
Asvs bssa brilliant. yet. With cores
ooodso, q The Baltimore Patriot, We oe'
iisys hey will svs;l nothing in me way
u preventing THE PEOPLE from elect.
ias z.caaav rAYLoR to the Presidency
Ever II Gen. Scorr were forthwith e
a.svsl il inc Halls Of The Monieiumas'
i,could no, cause THE PEOPLE 10 sub
H.,i.u,s bin Tor their candidate 10 place Q
Gen. TAYtoa! Both are great generals
,ud koustabls. bic h-minded men Boil
are GOOD and true Whies. Bo. still to-
two uer are .idsly diiFsren, IN their ma
lures, il their disposilions. and 10 thsi
bssrioe iowsfds the people. Their Tor
,ubes when about 70 meet the eneml
have bsea very difsrsn,. The one pa
: I'D sysry,hiog .lmo.. .ha. . G.asr'
~ 90 hes icse besn chsresd e g.
DOC % ssptfsut fot TIE frssidsuey =
. s!As =. 3 g. s:sa .ss.s :: :ssa
/ which nay The symPaihies Of the people
srs ssiiingl
The recent demonstrations In Baltimore
philsdslphia. and the Southern cities. giye
volumes Of Ugh, upon the question - g
az msn who is the most deeply enshripet
ID he hearts Of bin coun,rymsnl To-
aeeoani Of The grea.illoninsiion 10 Ne'
d York tells The sams story. ZACHARY
TArloa isihst rnaol u he Iipss. Ae D'i
- euy neri Prssidsnt This is gall 30.
uormwcod 70 The inmates cad psr.itan
frsqusa,srs Of The White House. b., ]
essnot BE- helped II is also gall an'
wsrnuood to them g know that Henri
Car e ios hin. and :ha, the Whis can
diessss and Whie euspspersia Tenns'
!. sss. Kentucky sad North carolina. where
elsesious ere % be soon held. are oil ou'
ior TAYtoa. and driving home upon iheil
cp,ousob IL Taylor Issue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Elscfign - fts M ls1tsy " ynas.
The olEesss sppoinisd % rondea The
eIseiion Of delegates. sc q The several
preeipeis d shs nounsy. VII bsn 10
mind ,hs dusJ asigupd ihen. 10 trking
shs ssose d tn people 81 gefsrscn. %
fhe School Bin published On he Sth inst.
As III, biz hsssspesred 10 both FksPspsrsI
Eof me Couniy. Il 10 10 bs presumed ibe
voter, ne tsily informed 81 ns prosisioDs
The issue - now vitb them. ]. isl
lot them 10 ssy. vhsttsr ths Disfrief|
Sssooi Sysfsn. bin Cor rhieb hss been
prepared d th<ir or6 ,uegsssian. shsil be
lhe In ior The Comfy. . moi. fhis bill
has been framed Elm Z vieu 10 nste The
burthens y equal . Il - possible Tor
hen 10 Be. II the ryasn to ersirsbie ~
al: and i 10 well understoqd that no
system q General EdUcs,ien can Be .
doplsd snt msinisined without money.
Itmsy be proper 10 repeat tue main
lfesluIes Of he biil o. his head. The
Ifdnd. fof he msintensnee Of the Schools
Iare 70 be raised IN this vsy:
i The County quota Of Ii. Literary
4 Fund.
2. Fines and forfeiiures under The
lset
| 5. Tuition fees. mol exeeedipg - pr
aaanm Tor each scholar.
4. A tax on the White Tiihpbies. lin.
Iiied 90 - no, 70 exceed one Collar each
O. A Property Tax. u no event to ex.
iceed City per cent on the State revenue,
This mode 81 lsxs,ion viii make lhs
burihen, IS equsi ss Il i possible 10 make
Them. aud Il now rests with the people
themselves 10 ray whether they are viii.
Eine 10 encpunisr the expense. Nyt9airsi
eois Of feo thirds 10 constitute the
bill . law.
To Judge fairly Of ihs measure. il mus
mot be forgotten that each man stpu.S
ssiima,s his present expenditure for edu
c,.ion. By . comparison. be viii b en-
abled to Judge whether the new sysieu
will be more expensive 10 bin lhaI hi
old.
We are inclined toihipk that bsrHelor
are the only class UPON whom any inc
,, Iqasiity viii fall. and they doub.lsss caI
6nd . ready method .: sharing d ,b'
BENEFITS - we'll - the burthens'of gener
Il educa,ion. n they are dull npon hi
: point, doubtless The ladies can ienlightel
Them. To the tender mercies Of these
W consien the whole disconsolsie tribe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
sHENANDoAH klyEe IMRRpvEsENr

i tAta meeting Of 4 number Of ahe citizens Of
Warren County, slthe Couri EIcAss, on he day
of April couri, pursnan, 10 ihe RESOLUTION 81 id :
journmeni, which cas- adopted ii the meeting
held q February Court. Robsr& N. Msr.hall
was again called to' ihe Chair. arp Ewell Baker
appointed Secrerary.
The COMMITTEES, consisting G,hs Cock.
Morgan Johnston, and Thomas NJ Ashby. hich
vas appointed al the last neslinS 10 correspond
with The Shenandoah Company, anads their re-
port, stating tia. hey had addrsieed le,isr 10
IGen. samuel H. Lawns, IS The Pzssidsnt 81 The
Company, and had received arspiy, o. which.
abe following j. an exuscts .1
Your favor Of The 10Th ihst. wss re-
ceived few days ago, ia witch you ssy
that there Is I deep intereN pervsdine
your community. on fhe snlaiect OF i'm.
proving the navigation Of The Nhena an doai5
River, and asking 10 be intifmed upon
what terns the present Company will be-
willing to unile With The peebie general
". 10 this enterprise AZ Gam satisfied
ihatf understsnd the general feeling Of
The proPrietors Of this CompAAyI on this
subject, ! have concluded 10. Snswer your
letter. latter consulting witls,sucb mem
Der. OF the Company, 81 b been ablo
n meet with il my individl .Al character.
rather than incur the delay hece ssarv 10
y have msllexpression opinion Of
The board. and particularly. 3si6at delay
might make an answer 100 lsie for your
adjourned meeting j. April gsourt Fam
very sure that the improve q ri or tbe na-
vigaiipn 81 The Sbenandoahats q object
10 which the pfoprieiors ofsaha present
Company. generally. feel tha greatest in
terest--one ID which | ~ 4 sure thew
would be disposed 10 act with 1iberality.
and | am very glad 70 hear itam you, tbs HI
! sinilst feeling .;is nov beiag = akened
amongst the ciiizena Of the ksaunfies bor-
detihg 90 The river. and that ~i,h 1 libe- j
raj co operation Do the part 81 ibr Com
psDy. there i good prospectE Of sccom-
| plishine this desirable and iAporiant OBJ.
ieci;'' and | beg yon 10 Be saauscd. that
10 the sentiments snd feeling 4 Which YOU.
! have expressed ! most fully concur. and
that 10 effort 81 mins stI,ll he i aniine io-
effect such cooperation upeDatL pIinci.-
pes q justice and libefsliiy
The following rssolhilons vstk ,fsn adopted:
Resoissd. Thai ii il sxpedien, telhold Con.
veniion consisting n Deleeetss ffola the sssersi
Counties interested ii he impre skment 81 he
Shenandoah River. for he pnrpss6 of adopting
measures to accomplish thai object
RssolJed; That rtonf Royal Be pfeesled 81 ihs4
most cSoirsl and convenient place, snd Msndays.
| he ~ ddyef .1nEl5< aszf, rs Tho time for Tho
inectine ofthe pfonostf 80 a. II afs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
SHENANDOAH iMPRoyEMFNr.

III =
Pursuant 10 public notice, letting Of
persons friendly 10 The improysment Of
The Shenandoah River, Vas hs1h Il Ka.
bteiown on Thursday April l1 lS47 -
u. & r. Taylor was called 10 ahe chair.
and VIM Fl Norris appointed Secretary.
On notion 81 Dr.. r. 5 B.ack burn, the
following resolutions wers ado&ed.
RssoipsJ, That this mee,.og do aFSfove Il lie
proceedings OF meeting lately haSi ii Balile-
Town, on the quesl:on Of the navgsuon of tho
Shenandoah River, and do ccnErn, 4he srpoinl-
men.s there made, of certain psisans 10 rspre-
seat tho Interest q the cilzenslsf Jefferson
County, 10 tbs Ccnvenlion which i4proposed Ia
! be- convened on Monday the 2d d& Of August.
ID The town Of Frons Royal
/ Resolpsd, That Janes Casllemfn, E.q., OF
Glaike Coonis, be requested 20 Go esprnd with
Gov. Smith, upon the propfieiS oqthe Bosrd Of
Public Works .cansing survey u Do made by
! competent Engineer, Of the She'd ndoah River
and ils Branches 10 pursuance pf Rssolu.
j lion pasted BY the General Assesdbly, Cd ,hs
L30lh OF March 1883.
i Resolved, That committee conSssiing on 49,
b appointed 10 confer 9th GeM SAMUEL III.
Lewis as 10 The probable views u the preseul
Shenandoah Company, ID regarf to s.fat,hsl
Improvement Of the Shenandoah River, snd 10
communicaie 10 the Public, The Fcsnit Of their
conferences. 10 such manner % ihsy may deem
best i
II On motion,
II Rtsoiped, That the chair appoBs the cotnmi..
ltse under fhe last resolafion 1Ae fvIfowing
- ;e1s-a lssnittsa. R,rhapd ..
,Blactburn, James Castleman, HE bins II Soie.
Logan osburn, 8 @. Knsller, Chatirs Il. Lewi,.
and John W. Mccufdy. -
i On motion,
Il 81 n. ~ L.. esE. !
ques,ed TO publish the proceeIinef of this meet.
j ing. The meeting then adjourn
| ]. G. K. TAloR, Chr.
/ WM H. NoRRis, SecT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

o. We have fresuen, complaints 10
reference 10 our newspapers not being re-
gulsriy receive BY our subscribers. The
Free Press" is mailed every Wednes-
day morning for Mar,insburg, Mill Creek
Garardssowns Darkesville. Be-. vet We are
Informed ihati, frequently fails to reach
lis place Of destination until the Monday
afterwards. There il q gross dereliciiol
Of duty somewhere on the route. which
we hope will be Iemedied hereafter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Tbe Union publishes an extract Of
letter from Virginia. 10 which the writer
expresses bis regret tai the falling" of Of
The Locofoco vote. Iron the false impress
sion which the says] may be taken as 70
the estimation 10 which Colonel Polk .
Adminisiration IL held" And he adds
that Judge G. thinks il ne besi
The coua,ry ever bad"ill Washington,
jefferson, Madison. Monroe--and even
Jackson-slT thrown 10 the shade BY
Polk Thi. is decidedly the best joke
of the season. Judge c. must have
| Of ths Union. aaSFssn0Rdsp!
s-.-y. -. - Ja1sa q The people
would like TO know ibis intelligent. thi,
enlightened this sagarious Judge. II j,
doubtful in the minds Of some persons
whether alter such speech Judge G.
had not better be provided With strait
Jacket. instead Of celebrating on matters
Of great moment 70 The people. II ihis
is the amount Of Judge G.'s judgment. Be
opins be is no, famous iOr making clear
decisions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
MAJ. Lushsr eiaalnr..

We have copied : correspondence in
another part 81 our paper hon which i
will be seen that the services Of Msj
Lulber Gideings formerly Of our town.
are duly appreciated BY those he COM
msnded. 10 . recent skirmish 10 Mexico.
IA present Of Sword 10 COS, $500 has
been awarded him. which 10 q compliment
Of no ordinary character coming from
the soldiers be commanded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
ESTIMATE OF LOSS.

II ia estimated 10 lister from Wash
ington, that our loss 10 killed and wound,
ed 10 Mexico. 10 3.OlU; and that there
have died ot the climate 9. 50O-makiDg
together 500. who have been either
wounded Or lostto the country. 10 battle,
by sickness. Among those who have
been killed snd wounded ate some Of the
noblesi spirits OF the land men who were
calculated 10 be otnamehtsto the country
The writer above referred 10. thus suns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
IsrnsIus or TEHuAsrEPEc,.

communicstion from Mr. BssJsss1s =
KSiGhl Il XG. 81 il Ne sdssi q q.
projected union Of The Atlantic aud Pseihc
Oceans, al Teauan,epec; 10 the course
Of which The former remarks tina, char.
ter was granted. % therein stated. to Don
Jose Garay, but ihst'th latter has trans
ferred bis privilege to q Company in Lon
done who are awaiting oniy the subsi.
dence Of faction in unfortunate. distract.
ed Mexico. sndsnex,. the restoration Of
complete tranquili'y in the adjustment Of
diferepces with this country, and The
consequent withdrawal Of hostile army
and navy. in order TO proceed with The
euterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

WeexaDined lA.i week Geld n sEheal
on The farm Of s. w. Lakeland. Esq
which bad been pu. 10 the ground By one
Of The Drilling Machines manufactured b
g. s. Gardner Of this town. The Wheal
Is growing finely. and gives good aisur'
anee Of fns crop. From expetinenl'
made 10 other sections Of our country. ant
10 England. drilling has been found 10 B,
much more advantageous than the usua
mode Of sowing broadcast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Alta public meeting held i, Lessburg,
on the 10th int. Tor The purpose Of pay
ing suitable tribute 10 The gaiianlry Of
Capt. STEVENS + Mason Of the Regi-
meni Of Mounted RiHemen. who was so
severely wounded Il the recent hard
fought battle Of Cerro Gordo. . resolution
was adopted to present Sword to Capt.
NJ. and COMMITTEES 10 receive subscrip.
lions for i,s purchase. was appointed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
rnE HlRciiNIA RRGIMENrI

A letter 10 tho sditbrs 81 ths New Aflssn,
Del,a, dsisd the laih uIs., statss lhsi s. VII.
ginih Regiment i u Monterey, and " ssnPloy.
ID ID sscor,ine wagon trains IRON Caaksreo ID
lie mountains. The wfitsr wss 81 ~ mpre,.
zion hal his column ofahs Arlns veuI 81 s,a.
| liz hary for time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

% We see Il stated 10 letter from
Ceno Gordo. tina, soon alter Captain Ma
son sieg bad been amputaied. some friends
called and !oand him 10 excellen, spirits.
noihing daunted by the misfortune Of
losing bis leg. The same writer states
be had Just passed three men who had
had their arms ampuis.ed. and they. were
laughing and joking d though nothing
s. rious had happened them. II must re-
kauire . more than ordinary degree Of
lI-ssIe1ss =, BsslE
,paas a. .bese poor Fellows bad Just me-
with. But We suppose usage and cus.
ttom 10, this, as IN all eIse. q every Thing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

SopA WATER.--Mr. ]. H BEARb has
bis Soda Fountain 10 full operation ~
Those desirous 81 psrtsking Of, this de-
Ilighiful beverage will end il Al this es,ab.
Ilishmeai served up with the choicest
syrups.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

The Washington Union con,rSaIcts the
slsiemen,s made Of late 10 sewers Wash.
ine,Ou letters. ibas orders have Sssn sent
10 Gen. Scorr 10 halt for The pfssenl ii
J.lsps
The Union also positively cottradis,s
The rumor that 50 extra ssssiontef Coz.
sress i abon, 10 81 called.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

| Tie Prophecy FULFILLED ca. Scotf
said sc would conquer . psacss ispd be
has done 50. ior The only parlsa Ssata.
I Anna is the wooden piece 81 hi ieff lsg,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

a. Nj. Webstsfisi 10 Sc lrom harlss-
ID Columbia, S. G. He boz 80 made
up his mind 10 visit Sssanaah 80 Ao-
gnsla.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

To the officers 81 G and r conpaDies
lst Recimsni az Kenincky Noionteers:
Gentlemen - Your kind nole,. oil yes
terdsy has been placed 10 my hands. and
10 which | scarcely know how 10 reply.
The assurances that my conduct ia tbe
recent sngagemen. u Cerrslvc il approx
ed BY ihe two companies Of my com
mand detailed from the Lei Regiment Of
Keniucky Volunteers. cannot but afford
me pleasure A soldier can wish 40 bet
ter reward than Inc appreciation Of Biz
gallant associates in arms. Thar posi-
lion on the afternoon Of The 7ih ult.
was one Of no ordinary occurrence, spr-
rounded and attacked By an enemy fl
superior ii numbers and conliden, 81 suc
cess, they vel went undismayed into ihe
conflict. For u cause like ours. blesi
AZ il has hitherto been BY The Godsoi
battles. our soldiers are invipcitle. Id !
conlest win 20 enemy rhsrscitrizpd
through series Of years for bis bsrbarity
and irsscbery. justice Wheels our sword
and every snnobli1g virtue gives sigorto
our arms. Animated b. the late brilliant
spd glorious example 81 their brokers ii
SsIiiIlo. onf lille band only regarded ihe
nunbsrs 81 The snemy % sifordiDg BET
ier opportunities for distinction. and their
victory opsr Gen Urea Il Ceus1vo Ii
- crsdiipbIe q il was unexpected %
them
Be plessst gentlemen. to sctspi BY
best UIsb<s iog he soecsss 81 ySufssIyeu
and commands
Believe me. mosl irnIr yobfs.
s Mi III Rs>;r,cni 1E;S y Uklsfrs. i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

~ :
This sdi6cs 10 eor.iisred 70 be The
most elegantly aoishsd house Of worship
IL The V1Red States. Il has Seen IN ihe
course d erection Tor macy seArs past.
end 3 % the site Of the old building.
which was the 6rst Episcopsi Church in
New York.
The cost Of ihe new. ediics. viii The
ixiosssli p and abou, il. has been footed
20 II ssosi three husdred and iaiy sishI
Thousand --alsrss snm for ) single
|ehsieh of society to expend jior such Z
|pupa,s. o. Cor any purpose. bp, NOT lsrgs
la proportion 10 the properly and fund.
|of the Triai,y Church corporsliua. which
IL estimated u IRON ave 10 Iweny Nil.
lions oi dolls,s.
E ~ lie Infancy. this church received :
lfsirsi land. Rom ine Croun t-on which
j. nos bpilslpns Of shs prineipsl house.
q business ID he city and : hieh The
Church s,iIl opn,-,o NAT ) priueel,
ssveaue i always dovins iato ihs Tres.
su'y q sbs church I'ep he r,pasd s.n,s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Gen. John Spear Smith, OF Baltimore
city, rendered the President brigade Of
volunteers to serve during tie war with
Mexico. fsw days since. The Wash
FiDgion Union says Il is scarcely possible
TO accept ii al this time consistently witt
The arrangements of,he War Office. Tn,
Union understands that Gen. Scott will
10 oil probability. have under bis CON
mand. 10 the Month oil June, at least 90
900 men OF understanding. too. Of re
eulafs or during the war men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

a. Richard H. Bsp,is. and Wm. o.
Goods. are spoken Of q candidates TO
|fll the place 10 Congress made vacan,
5y The death Of Mr. Drome ools.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

1 .rh.,. !, -, d.,l n 80 -. !, n. ~
so. y. , s,.s 3 3, : - 49, IA q
mi6is;fstio6 presses:
cb;br,hns was "a Ii ,b.ndo,.d i,
Col fJoniphsn ;mme diaiely sf,er ~ ~;
IL IN s,er.mea,ol md Is -, 4 $1,000
* "a al. os6. Wool a. Acu, Nsas,
Thus s.. The bloody bstll. been fooeb,
&. ,s.s ,spss.e of msreh;ss ~ , ~ !.
ihrough an im5nepse uiIderpss. .nS &,
fghiiss great bs,tls. snd iii ior rhstl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

a. The case Of Ben Ware, charged
with being an accessary in The murder Q
Mora Robinson. was postponed BY %.
8. q. ! ---.-y fast, on "a
ground that The princ;.-s- = tue murder
Fowler. white man. had not pet beeu
arrested.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Cir ~ D.ril liz D., -Ths W.sE
ineion Upioh cI,:ni Ior iks p5eti3soi I'll
ne crs1i, q 'hs t,i''e = Dnsaa Vista =
Ihe k63i,ti''> Jotr1.I s,1S il IL nnoses-
,iooltly I.et i11,. j PIX ka3 a., cent
2,n's Anaa int Nsrico - 18Th y
1ses l'''' '''''s ss''' ~ sssrv,i'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
ON the .amsrieaa (JMonisry) PIONEER. .april iaiA
MAJOR GIDplNGs OF ONO

Is
We learn with pleasure that the rank anc
6ls Of The Isl Ohio regiment, have taken nea.
safes 10 present Msjo- L. Giddings with swott
10 cost $500 a. token Of their respect ane
thanks. This token 81 their APPRECIATION ceuic
nol be bestowed on more worthy person, d
one in whom the characters o. soldier, and i
gentleman are more truly combined.
Tbs. following testimony to The worth 81 tie
gallant Giddings, will be read with pleasure by
every admirer Of true bot modes, merit, Is vel
as BY The Majors many warm friends, both !.
mong bis hrclher officers, and ihe rank and Hie
Of bis regiment, whilst The modest yet msoly aud
warn hearted tone Of his reply, 50 characters
tic OF the man, mus. add fresh laurel 10 he
wreath he has already Won. F
MoSrEaEY, MExico, April "a, ls47.
MAJOR GIDDiNcs :-SIR:-The two
companies G. and f. of, the LIST Reeitne nt
Keniucky Volunteers deiailed IS part
Of an escort under your command to pro-
coed with ! frain to Camsrgo. March 5th.
l5i7. beg leave 10 make this feint expres
SION OF sppfcba:ion towards you as sol
der and officer. believing ss they do that
the decision and promptness with which
you acted on the evening Of The 7th saved
large portion Of the command from the
merciless lsacefs under Gen. Urea
With grest respect We baye the honor
ID remain your most obi servants.
e. B. Howe, Capt. Com'e. company G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20
0sn. scott,

We are pleased % see. ssys the Alex
sndria cass.is. ihs, the late brilliant dis
plays u military sslea.s on the part Of
General Scout. have gene far 70 remove
he oniavorabis suppression created BY
ths Adninis,rs,ioD pspsts. when the
esllsns general. sons time ago. wrote :
lsiler 10 Secretary Marcy. directly alter
d I'D ''dssps,ehsd hss,y plate o: soup"
AbSut that time. it We recolleet Alright.
tAs Uuion. VA 10 10 very good hrn0r
9Th Gen. Scott. Now. uspte,ume, the
Gsasrsl nay take . many 'hasiy plates
q so1p." = IS ehoosss.. without giving
sssnes 10 he President, .be Secretary of
Wa. 10 Usion. q the Adninisira!ion
par.y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

KlLLrD AND WOUNDED. The New
Orlesns Pieayu ne furnishes y, with lis,
81 the killed and wounded. 10 Gen.
Twiggs and Shields' divisions, IN the
battle Of CeIro Gordo, Of which the fol.
lowing ], recapiiOlsdon:
crTicEas.
Regulars None killed. IL wound(d
voluntees-l killed, wounded.
M aANk AND fILE.
Rsgaiars-3 - killed, le5 woundek.
volaotsers--3 killed, IS ssonded;
E Total Killed t3-vonnded 26a
We onil The names Of those killed and
wounded. q We do not recognize among
them any from this section Of country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-05-20

Our list Of victories. sehievea in Mex.
leo since May Z. lel6. one gear ago, nov
stands 10 the foilosibg order: