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THE HOME MARKETS.

| Winchester, Va, June lO.--Bacon TO Ic, flour
SO to So 25, wheat 70 to lsOc, oats As TO Soc corn
s5 to lOoc rye 20 to 75c, lard 10 Sc, beeswax "a
TO 3Oc.
Columbia, s. c., June "a load Of new whea
raised on the plantation Of d. H. Ruff, esq., Of ihi.
district, was sold to Mr. Jesse Drafts, ia this town
on the 5th inst at 81 24 per bushel. II is said to
be very superior article Cotton TO llc fouI
S6t TO $7A, corn 10 to 75c
4 Charleston, s. c.. June o. Light sales of cotton
for three days previous to lsc sales Of rice same
time 800 tierces at A to 5sc, Of rough rice 1000
bushels went at 1877 to l4Oc per bush sales Of corr
at 81 to 81 O6 -four, sales Of 1900 bbls at S7s Il
ss and ss4.
FauthepiHe, ~ c., June Flour 81 $73 ba
con to s3c, corn 80 to Ste, pork sc, wheat 80 t.
lOOc, 4qr brown sheeting cotton yarn to l0c
Richmond, Va, June ll.-Inspections increasing
Prices ST so to Sl2 so, -four So, dull, COM sales
10 TO lI2c, wheat mills ceased grinding, butter Il
to 25c, bacon 81 to lOa hog round, beefs2 so 10 81
gross good supply, sheep 81 SO TO So 60 hogs So te
ST.
Mobile, June Stock Of cotton on hand 90 9st
bales against 76,777 time last year. prices 8!
to ! lc, sales dull bacon 63 to i2Ac. -four 81 to So
corn 7s to SOC. Treasury drafts to per cent pre-
MUM.
Chicago, Ill.,, June 2.--W Wheat l05 10 o &c, arri.
walls light, stock large.
Rarine, May 90 Wheat arrives in large qnanti.
ties and is readily taken at 100 cts.
| CloykesuiLe, Tenn June 4.--Flour SIS so TO So
lard TO &c, bacon round 81 10 &c. Cumberland
river falling.
Baltimore, June ~, P. M.---sales Of 1000 bbls
Of -four at So So City Mills 50, rye -four scarce al
Sc rs corr meal S. 25. Inspections Of -four for the
week 20 900 bbls. Wheat scarce at 80 to SC per
bush, corn ITO to l2 for white, oats 60 TO 62c,
sales Of shoulders al 7sc sides 81 10 0c, hams to
oc for cash. hogs Sc 25 to sc 75 per 100 lbs, pork
Sl4 to sir, beef cattle So TO $4 a5 per 100 lbs
hoof, lard lOc in kegs, keg butter 3 to Sc.
st. Louis, June 3.-Large sales Of -four at Sc to
Sc IS, wheat heavy at 81 IL to 81 Is, corn heavy
at SIC, potatoes 75c bush, bacon hog round to
l7sc.
Cincinnati, June 8, p. M.--Flour, sales Of 1000
bbls at Sc SO, whiskey 24c lead 81 sales Of barley
at Soc. River rising.
Hageysto,cn, Nd, June lO.--Flour 50 so to $40,
wheat 81 90 to 81 g. corn 81, rye SOC, oats so to
60c, potatoes s7ac.
Detroit, Mich, June 5.--Sales Of flour Sc rs to
81, wheat 81 10.
Ne,c Orleans, June 4.--Cotton 81 to lOc, sugar
5a to &c, -four, sales Sc SIS to Sc TO- indian corn IS
to 70c, wheat 81 35, bacon 6sc. Flour and corn
arriving in large quantities and sales brisk.
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ISL SO BECK'S Sl so
DAGUERREOTYPE ROOMS,

Remored 10 ihe corner Of III street aud Penn.
acen,ie, orer Sioits Drug Store.
A CCURATE and highly finished Portraits for
IN III so, Groups in proportion.
PosT MoRTEM eases attended 10 with prompt
tnde and certain success at reasonable advance
a share OF the public patronage is most respect
fully solicited.
june tt j. III. B. BECK
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PENsIoN OFrlE. May q. 1917

-"'----- IF.F'SfVfS SOFFTEs tVfHy - Is7II'
SIR: In answer 10 your letter Of the 22d inst.
have TO inform you that 10 soldier discharged be-
fore the expiration of his term Of enlistment, on his
own application and for his special benefit il enti.
tied to land or scrip under the 9th section Of the acl
of the | lth Of February. ls47.
The Secretary Of War concurs in opinion with
the undersigned on This point.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
]. l.. EDWARDS.
10 GEN X. Jones, Adj. Gen. U. 8. Army.
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DJ-The Raleigh Register says that Mr.. Polk
was asionished that not man Of the ten thou
sand who shock hands with him in the old
North State approached him on The subject Of
Office No wonder. North Carolina is a pure,
genuine U,hig State.
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The Democrats are arranging matters to make the
Illinois Convention to revise the State Constitution
party affair, so as TO get all The offices and spos
II is natural for them to lap blood whenever there
is chance. that the Wings in the Convention
should throw them the bait
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Il appears now to be Polk's plan to set up gov.
ernmen, in Mexico by the bayonets Of our own ar
my with which to negotiate peace. The great diff.
Gully is says Prentice that before Polk can set up
government in Mexico, his own government in the
United States will he set down.
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DOARDING.--MRS.J J. r. TAYLOR has sew
- eral vacant Rooms some of them suitable for
Families, Gentlemen wishing board without lodging,
can be accommodated. share of public patronage
is respectfully solicited Residence corner Penn.
avenue and G street. over Lemuel J. Middletons >
Grocery Store. june lin
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TIE CHURCH ROBBERS

This is now the title given 10 the Admins
tra'on by the country at large for lis design Of
sequestering the church property Of Mexico 10
pay The expenses Of the war. In illustration
of this subject we subjoin the following pow.
erful article from the Louisville Journal last
received. II shows that the Administration is
an administration Of robbers in more than one
way.
at must at this day be pretty clear TO all minds
that the main object Of the Mexican war is robbery.
It is true that Of those advocates Of the war
who are gifted with philosophical and speculative
turn Of mind speak Of improving the Mexican breed
Of humanity by cross Of Anglo Saxonism, and of
elevating their low moral and intellectual degree by
comforting on them the blessings Of United States
citizenship. Bnt these philanthropic specnlatsis
form but woiul minority in that exquisite band of
patriots who burn with rrepressibe desire Of hem
eftng Mexico BY forcing her an allegiance which
she scons, institutions which she abhors, and flag
IN whose starred and striped folds she gees neither
beauty nor grace. The majority Of those who look
upon the war with favor, think Of il only as means
Of national aggrandizrmeIt. The war is empha-
cally war Of rapine Il object is robbery. II was
commenced by Mr.. Polk for purposes Of theft He
had popularity, and he thought he could steal the
hearts OF the people BY wrestling from Mexico small
portion Of her unwielLy territory His plans were
most nnskilfully laid and hays-funed out 10 be Of
very beggarly account TO him. Failing in this pur
pose, the Administration as last resource for the
reparaion Of its shattered fortunes, resolved on tax.
ing from Mexico territory vast, that, if were
subdiyided into twenty millions Of farms il would
give to each man, woman. and child in this "nodel
republic" farm respectable in acres. Even such
bribe offered to the cnpdty Of people is suit
fcent to induce them to feel any especial regard for
the Administration, and il is now very generally be-
lieved that vast majority Of the American people
are thoroughly hostile to all wholesale territorial
qnisitlon. We feel pretty confident that the recent
ly diyuged project for the spoa,ion Of the Mexican
churches, will meet with precious little favor In any
quarter
Napoleon rfed the Italian churches Of their
treasures Of art and that act brought down on his
head the eaecrations Of the civilized world and if
Government uninstructed by his example, should
order that the "revenues" OF the Catholic churches
in Mexico should be diverted from their legitimate
objects and flow into the treasury OF the United
States, all heathendom wei all Chrsiendom,
will unite in cursiDg us.
A A rsIN4-u A
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JOHN CONNELLY,

JOHN CONNELLY,
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKES.
HNHE subscriber begs leave to return his thanks
i To his friends and the public generally for the
very liberal patronage which they have bestowed on
him, and would respectfully inform them that he
has on hand general assortment Of Cabinet Furn-
ure, which he will sell very cheap for cash. or ap-
prored paper. He is constantly manufacturing all
kinds OF Furniture Of the latest style and most APP
proved pattern; such as
Mahogany dressing Bureaus
spring seat Sofas
rocking and parlor Chairs
card, centre, and dining Tables
Wardrobes
Bedsteads
And, in fact every thing usually found in cabinet
ware room.
Undertaking.
He is also prepared TO attend funerals at the
shortest notice and the most liberal terms and
he is confident that from his long experience in at
tending funerals, that he will give entire satisfaction
10 those who may favor him with their patronage.
JOHN CONNELLY,
7th street. between H and /.
may20 ly
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DAVIS & GARRETT,

HOUSE CIR PE.NTERS and JOLNERS,
ON Al SrnEEr, BETWEEN PESS. Ave. AND g Sr.
NTOlILD respectfully beg leave TO return their
w thanks to their friends and the public who 80
promptly came forward with their donations and en-
abed them to rebuild their shop which was destroyed
by fire sfew months since with oil its contents They
are now prepared to execute all orders in their line
Of business with prompness and despatch, pledging
themselves that all work confded to their trust shall
be performed in manner that will give entire salts
faction, and their prices keep pace with the times.
N. b Thankful for past favors we would res
pectfully solicit continuance Of the public patron
age. DAVIS q GAKRE1T.
june ll--lm
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ay-The Wheeling Argus says that The wings
have stirred up "a lornest nest BY going for the
old Thunderer Of Buena Vista. They have
. done that very thing bat il IS about the head
and ears Of their opponents!
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The editor of The New Castle, Indiana Courier, is
informed that we have sent his paper of the 5th I'M
stant to Mr.. Cave Johnson in order that he may
how the stopping Of the Middletown and Luray mail
affects the good people OF Henry county.
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A Whig meeting is to he held to day in New Cas-
of the Mexican war. President Polk's violations Of
the Constitution, &c. Our Western Wings know
that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.
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We hope that the next Congress will succeed in
dragging from its hiding place The true history Of
that Infamous transaclion--he permission given by
Mr.. Polk TO Santa Ana TO return to his county,
If there treason, believe This to be trea
son. Santa Ana, in despatch Of his to the Secre-
tary of War in Mexico, avows that the u. Stat
,oere indeed deceiced, f My dreamed that he ,eas
capable Of betraying his country, when they per.
mitied him to return. We repeat-the public do
not know the depths Of this Infamous act. Time, il
not Congress, will open them 10 The gaze Of the
world.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

ID FINLEY HUNT, DENTIST, Washing.
IL. ton City, Penn. nv. between 9th and 10Th st.
june IL
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That sterling journal. the Richmond Republican,
has been changed to an evening paper, as to give
its readers the war news the same day il arrives
Success to IT,
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&C 7 We refer our readers to the Prospectus of the
Weekly National Wing. We cannot trust ourselves
to speak Of this most capital paper for the praise we
should bestow upon it would be far shor, Of what
il deserves, that complaints might be urged against us
for aoithhoiding iis dues
There's a compliment worth ha-ing.. II is from
that most spirited Journal the Worcester, Shield,
published at Snow Hill, Md, Praise from such a
sou ce is praise indeed
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Number Of policies issued in Msy l4s
ROB. l.. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. G. MILLER, Secretary.
J. 4. Lewis, Agent, 9Th ST., Washington.
HAnyr LINpsLr, Physician, Corner Of q and 4!
streets.
june 7--2aw4t
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Or The Clinton Iron works al Pittsburgh
owned by Cuddy, Jones, & Co., says the P.
Journal, turns out nails, blooms, and assorted
iron, to the value Of a quarter Of million OF
dollars yearly.
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Every ration issued toour troops in Montery cos,
the American tax payers 81.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

Money is so much taken up in Boston in Govern
ment securities that il IS diiticult TO negoate no"
mortgage loans at ALL
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CARD.
MRS. f. REEDER. Miiiiner, Dress and Cor
lu sci Maker Penn. avenue, between lst and
I'd streets. junel2
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HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS,
AND WARDROBE ARTICLES.
Gentlemen's Outfilting Store.
NT II. STEVENS, Browns Hotel, calls the
Nl. attention Of his customers, citizens, and
strangers, to the large and elegant assortment Of
I,ong-napped Oregon Beaver Hats
Drab and blue gossamer Summer Hats
Black lustred Moleskin Hats
Do. gossamer and ventilated Cashmere Hats.
Also, small assortment Of fine Panama, Manila,
Straw and Leghorn Hats.
Military and Naval Chapeaux and Undress Caps
Cor the Army and Navy, for every grade Of the SER
vice. on hand. or made to order.
wardrobe Articles.
Shirts, Drawers, Gloves, Robes de Chambre, &c.
All Of which will be sold at reasonable prices
NJ. II. STEVENS,
may22 10tifeo Late Fish 81 Coz
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The Steamer Empire, on her way from New Or
leans TO Louisville, had SO passengers on board -
They took the vote for President II was one shout
for Zachary Taylor. And so il will be in the fall of
is4s at the polls.
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- FOR RENT.--The dwelling over the
store occupied by Mrs Hamilton, on
'IssiEA Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
IID Ninth and Tenth Streets containing seven
fine sized rooms and in good order. To small
family the rent will be moderate. Inquire Of Mrs.
HAMILTON. june lift
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MAY REPOaT.--The Mutual Bsn-
Ill eft Life Insurance Company (ofsce No. IA
Maii street. New Yosk) issued dunas ihe nr,alh IL
May, is47. lac nsw Poiicier, VIA:
To Metci's a. Traders 4lTa Tearhsrs
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U1r The value Of exports from Alexandria, Va.
for the month Of May is $685., 376-exceeding tha
Of the exports same time last year by Sl52,000.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

C The county Of Frederick, Va, gave So votes
against Free Schools. Jefferson on the contrary
gave 4s7 in their favor.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

liet Illinois, Wool brings ls cents pound in that
region,
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II only costs now six dollars for a cabin passage
ON the splendid steamers from Chicago to Buffalo
The national whig., 1847-06-12

CT The Dayton Journal (Whig) says that the
recent Xenia or Green county resolutions which we
remarked upon few days ago, do not express Wing
sentiment on all the points taken. We were sure
they did not, and took the liberty Of pointing out
wherein they varied from Wing sentiment. The
Journal says that MIR. Schenck endorsed the resolu-
tions as embodying only his own views, and not as
speaking for the whole Wing party.
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ADAMS & co. IS EXPRESS,

RE.MOD.4L.
4 DAMS e co. take this method Of informing
IN the public, that they have removed their OF.
FICE from their former place Of Business, Elott's
Buildings, to the large and convenient Store-room,
three doors beo,o Gadsby's Hotel, Penn avenue and
few doors below the Railroad Depot, where they
are now more fully prepared to receive and for
ward all descriptions Of packages TO the following
places:
Boston, Richmond, Cincinnati
New York, Petersburg, Louisville,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, st. Louis,
Baltimore, Wheeling, SC. SIC. SIC.
Adams s Co. will also forward specie and other
valuables, and Collect Drafts, Notes, &c., on all
the above places at reasonable rates.
G. s. McELFRESH,
may 27-eo2m Agent.
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COLUMBUS o. WALL, Cabinet Maker and
" Underiaker, corner Of 9Th and q streets
innc IL
The national whig., 1847-06-12

The Governor Of South Carolina has sprainel hi
ankle.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

D-Twelve steamboats, arrived al Pittsburgh
on the 9th instant, and twelve departed on The
same day.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

Mr.. Clairac, of New Orleans, is exhibiting Elan
Of Vera Cruz, &c during the bombandment in re-
Hero. II is said to be an admirable work
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or We are rejoiced TO learn that the accomplish
ed Boiling who gave Dfomgoole Buena Vista de-
feat has been prevailed on to take the field against
MEADE, the nominee Of the Democratic party. Mr..
Boiling, in consenting TO undergo the turmoil "
another canvass shows his devotion TO the interests
of his country, which requires, al this moment the
most enormous sacrifices al the hands of every Wing
f he would see her rescued from the grasp Of
principled faction. As to Mr.. Meade, he will Rot
be able TO Withstand the first shock Of an attack from
the conqueror Of Dromgoole. Mr.. M. was once the
Wing Senator from Brunswick and can, of conrse,
receive no Wing votes, while there hundreds OF
honorable Democrats, who will prefer consistent
opponent TO new convert TO their political views
Indeed Boiling is host among Democrats. While
he carried at the last trial every Wing in the District
he swept away from Dromgoole hundreds Of his old.
est and most Jealous fiiends We can tell Mr.. Boil
ing that the eyes Of the country are upon him, foI
there is not Wing in the republic who will not
joce to him in the next House battling against
the usurpatons and conupiions Of the party in pow
err Onward, then. Boiling. Let your walchword
be-" Taylor and Buena Vista" and victory awaits
you.
The national whig., 1847-06-12

Another Devils Cave has been discovered in the
limestone formations of Montgomery county Penn
sylvania
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BON TON HOUSE,
BON TON BOWLING SALOON,

Corner Of Pennsylvania and .Nsw Jersey .4re-
a,ues. Capitol Eil.
TAMES CASPARIS has the honor OF informing
- his friends and the public generally, that his
House and Saloon continue open for the accom-
mediation of visiters who desire to vile away plea
SAINT hour in heathfu exercise.
He keeps on hand the best liquors, and is ready
to furnish at moments notice all the fashionable
beverages Of the day.
His Reading-room is supplied with all the papers
Of the city and District.
Gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds are re.
quested to give him call.
Just received, large lot Of the best imported Sc
CARS.
may3l Inn
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CROUCH AND READY PANTS.

A teao more left, at ffiy cents pair.
a LSO, running off at auction prices, good
N assortment Of SU MINER CLOTH,
Tweed and Linen Coats, Satin, Silk, and White
Malseiles w Vests Cashmere, Linen, and Gam
broom Pants; with Shirts, Suspehders, Drawers,
Handkerchiefs, and variety Of Fancy Goods.
WIN. B. LEWIS,
Penn. avenue, near llth street.
| NAV 90 lW
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CIRCULARS. etc. etc.
Neatly printed ~ ttio since
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TO Gen. X. Jones, Adj. Gen. U. s. Army.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-17
Correspondence Of he Ballimora SIN.
WAsnINar0N, Jan. Is, lsl7.

" SAlls 81 iHNts
As predicted in my letter oi yesterday,
aud was generally expected, Col. Benton
made to day, personal explanation in re.
gard to the Lieutenant Gcneral-hip. Tho
Senate listened with profound attention.
the galleries were crowded to su.iocaion,
and Col. Benton spoke in voice so per.
leclly senatorial that It was searcu, audi
ble.
Col. Benton acknowledged. without hes.
iiaiion. and with becoming iiankness; that
he was indeed the man whom the President,
had intended for the Lieutenant General;
but that in this there was really liula To be
surprised or as,enished a.. Col. Benton
was, in 1912, Colonel in the regular
army, aud outranks all the Genafas now
engaged in the war against Mexico. un
dersland this 10 mean that Col. Benton
pould hare outnnked the Genctals now
commanding our army in Mexico, had he
remaia'd 10 the army. lie also denied
that in appointing him Lieulenan, General,
the President intended to appoint him bis
successor. he President he obsrrgeI
rendered to him the mission To France,
Tor which be thanked him then. and ior
which be would thank him now; but send.
ing 10 France, he inferred, was no means
of making him President Of the q. States.
As to the Lieutenant Genefalship, it had
been offered him by General jackson, in
case Of war with Mexico in l5iG, and tho
inference was, that what General Jackson
offered in 1886, Col. Polk could, without
impropriety, offer in 1916, under similar
circumstances. lie apprehended lhat iieS.
leo was divided into two pariios;--one lor
peace, and the other for war, 10 the hii.
Had he been appointed Lieutenant General.
he would have held out the olive branch 10
the one, aud made war on the other, uniil
it should have been wiling to treat.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-17
GEN. TAYLoR,s LETTER.

This document, written by Gen. Taylor,
at Monterey, has taken tho rounds Of the
newspapers, and elieiled quite a variety oi
comments. The Loco papers are disposed
To eensure The old General, for violation
of lhal secrecy which should ever be oh.
served, under similar circumstance. Bet
they do nbl know, nor ean they assert al.
though they leayc il to be- Inferred thai lie
ever intended this llr publication, nor
that II was published until the vindcalian nj
his well earuei fame impctiously demand
ed it. lmPuiatldns against his military
character had been hfealhrl iaah iiom
high sources, and ndus'rionsly circulated.
\ disposition 10 pluck tie lautels from his
brow, and transfer hem to others, seemed
to be ensenlefed, and the sighting remark
and tho open dennntialiou, which eame &C.
easiunally liom this or that Loco press, Ia.
dicaled Pfet,y clearly the direction Of The
wind, audporiendei It's future violence about
his devoted head. Under these cifenm.
stances, Il is net surprising that snmc niihe
Generals friends shuuli demand he publ.
cation Of the letter, in which be- ennmsfa'cs
the difficulties he has had 10 encounter, and
frees his iair fame from the a,pefsions, 80
unpaiIiolically lly cast upon ii. The loeas cen.
sure him very much ior blaming the Ptcsi.
denl, in any particular whaleyeG hceause,
they Say, 1t is calculated to inspire the
enemy with hope and give him "aid ami
comfort but IS il not doing the same
thing. for the President 10 find iault with
General Tailor We should at least.
think that lhuse who have furnished the
Mexieans with a competent aud ndeapcdenccd
General. would feel a disposition On this
point, to be silent. Secrecy as 10 military
operations nfing a campaign iscettainly
necessary aud proper and iflhis rue has
been, in This case, departed from. aud ma.
irrs have been Published which prudence.
under ordinary circumstances, would fave
withheld, ii is ehargeable 10 those wto
made such publication necessary. AMI nj
10 him who made il.
We will publish lhe l.l'er neAi week.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-17

Cot WArsoS.-Licul. Bowie, Of the Maryland
battalion, IN a letter written to q friend IN BALI.
more, nn extract Of which i published IN The Sun,
gives tho following touching description Of Col
Watson:
The wound was received from a .i1e ball, which
passed through his neck, entering on thu right side
and passing out the let, scyerng in IL progress
the iugulur vein. Language is inadequate to por-
Tray my feelings when saw him iall; tears came
unbidden u my eyes lleedesof the danger,
threw myself at his side; aud by bathing his pefcb-
ed lips aud ieyered forehead, and loosing bis origat,
endeavored 10 alleviate the suIerngs be did not
seem to feel lie endrayorod to speak. but in
vain; and he breathcd his last be took from his
side bis trusty sword and presented Il to m. with
squeeze Of the hand which would not have cx.
changed for the glory obla.ned by any one person
on that eventiul day; aud as wiped a tear from
my eye, his soul winged iis fight lie died with
a smile upon hs counI0nance the most placid
death | ever witnessed Having procured some
assistance, moved him out OF the way of the
Lancerp, who came dashing down the street. and
paslad on 10 other scenes Of carnage and strife.
Il was the last time ever saw him TO mc, ne
to all Of us he had beena true friend