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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-16
SADDLERY.

THANKFUL for past f~avors, and so.
Letting a continuance, | would in
form my friends and customers that
have on hand a large stock Of first rate
materials, which | nm DESTROYS of work-
ing up and ~disposing of on most favora-
BILE terms. have employed a frst rate
workman who will fiji all orders punctu
ally am faithfully. During my absence
Mr.. Hancock will act as my agent in the
above business.
J. M. BLANTON.
January l6, lS47. 1871
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-16
The House adjourned,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20,
In the Senate, as soon as it was in session,
Mr.. Mangum arose and announced the death
of Senator Barrow, Of Louisiana, who expired
this morning. The Senate, after passing the
usual resolutions Of respect, Immediately adj
journed. Mr.. Barrow died in Baltimore, and
his body was taken to Washington this after
noon.
In the House, a bill was reported BY Mr.
HARRISON for raising ten additional regiments
for the army, one Of Dragons and nine Of in
fantry. The bill provides that they are to
serve for five years, or during the war.
Mr.. Burt reported a bill for the more eff
cient organization Of the army.
The members elect from Iowa appeared and
were sworn III. The territorial Representative
Of course vocated his seat.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-16
CoNGRBssIONAL.


WAsHmaToN, Dec. %, 1916.
s~rNArE.--Among the most important busi-
ness transacted, was the passage Of a bill, to
purchase Of Mrs. Hamilton certain manuscripts
of her deceassd husband, Alexander IIamil-
ton.
A message Of a confidential nature was re-
ceiyei from the President, 1t is said to refer
to the creation Of the office of lieutenant ge-
neral, anil matters touching our relations with
Mexico. +
The Senate went into executive session at
an early hour.
HoUss.-Mr. HARRISON submitted a resolu-
ton, which was adopted, and referred to the
Committee on Military A fairs, authorizing the
Secretary of war to refund to the several States
the amount Of expenses incurred by them, in
subsisting, equipping, and transporting volun-
teers previous to being mustered into the SER
vice Of the United States.
The House resolved itself into a Committee
Of the Whole.
Mr. Baker, Colonel Of one of the Illinois re-
giments, made a very interesting speech, urg-
ing the House to reinforce our army in Mexi-
CO, and end the war as soon as possible. He
said there were two thousands of the volun'
teers buried on the banks of the Rio Grande
In his opinion, if we did not procure peace
within four months, the time was far distant
Mr.. Baker submitted a joint res olution--tc
provide the volunteers with clothing at govern
ment cost. Passed without debate, and order.
ed to be sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Winthrop presented memorial asking
the government to adopt for our hospitals
new invention, by which limbs can be amputa.
ted without pain. Referred to a committee o
FIVE.
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Froa he New Otlcans Pirsyune 81 APl "a
Tie ULilrd Slsies steamship Msssa-
shuseils suissd here last evening from
Vera .Tuz. which plaee she lrll an llls
evening e he lfGh. Oar correspondence
j. do~n 10 the latest huur. The news is
Of Ihe most stirring interest. Tie besl
adEiess lead 10 the Impression that 6sl-
lie was fought ~ cesro GordO. nearly
midway between he PBeHie Nsrienal and
JalaEa. on Thursday or Friday last. We
have heretofore announced the advance u
Gen. Twigg's division into the interior.
When last heard from he was beyond the
Pnenle National. snd in close proximity
10 the Mexican army. Gen. ScalI was
expected to arrive at Gsn. Tx igg's head
quarters on the night Of the lIih instant.
Gen. Worth Lll Vera cISz with he last
division VI The army ON the 18th. snd b.
youacked that night Al San Juan-sboui
twelve miles in the interior. lie proba-
bly, joined The advance an the 18th. San
IA Anna Mas said 10 be Al cerrO G0rdo.
where Ia Vega and Canalizo were posted
with . considerable command. The Mex
lean forre 81 lhal point. when joined by
SAINTS Anna. was estimated al fiiIesn thou
sand s,rnng-consisIing of TWO thousand
regular infantry. three thousand cavalry.
anJ tie remainder irregGlars. The pass
81 Ceuo Gordo is furly.fonr miles from
Vera Cuz. and is naturally very strong
one. Some difficulty is anticipated in
forcing il. Rumors state thai Santa Anna
ran obtain any amount Of irregular force
he may desire. Accommodating parties
from the American army had hesn fired
upon and several wounded - amongst
whom was Captain lnow Lieu. Col.)
Johnston, Of the Typographical Engin-
GERS. who was shot in the arm and hip
whilst examining The Mexican works AT
Cero Gordo. Intelligent officers. who
arrived in the Massachuses. entertain
very lirile doubt that general engagement
has taken place.
A number Of soldiers have been shot in
passing the road TO and fIo. All ar
counts represent The Americans as conf
dent ef victory, and The Mcxicans as burn-
ing far vengeance. Our neat adSices
from Vera Cruz will, we doubt not. bring
US the details Of an important engage.
ment.
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The Castle of San Juan De Ulua.-A

correspondent Of the New Orleans Delta,
says The Castle was not at all injured /;
one han in it was killed by shell. This
Immense fortIiicatioa, covering eleven acres
ct ground. was well supplied with ammu-
ni'I"n. There were more than thoas-
and l3-inrh shells. larger than any used
by our army, and two hundred Of the
finest guns in the world. Many Of these
were made in this country. aud soma of
them were quaint old Spanish brass pieces,
daied as lr back as 1921. The strength
Of this famous castle has M, been exag-
gera.ed. 1t was just remark Of an Off
Ger Of the British feet, in reply to an in
quiry of Com. Perry, whether he thought
it could be taken by a naval squadron,
that with thousand British or Ameri-
can seamen or sailors TO man the castle, it
could blow 10 atoms all the nayies of the
world, before they could make all impress
sion on lis walls" The city would have
been utterly untenahle without the castle.
1t could not have been occupied an hour
unIer 4 fire liom the castle. In taking
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FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.

Our latest Intelligence from Tue city OF
Mexico i ihe following. traasla,e.l lar the
New York t'umn,e ZEAL Adyssiiser from
the Havana Diario de Il Marina Of the
9th ins!ani
"On the 3lsl of March was published
in Mexico The equalization of Vera Cruz.
President Santa Anna issued an address,
TO hIs counlrymen, in which. among 9TH
er things. he says:
"Mex:cans Vera fruz is in the pow.
er OF the enemy. II has fallen. moi be.
fore the valor Of the Americans or the IN.
tlnence Of their good fortune. We our.
selves. tn our hame be il said, have brought
this fatal d'sgrace upon our arms by our
intermlnable discussions.
am resolved 10 go aud meet The enemy.
= Chance may decree that The
proud American hos, shall lake the capl.
tai Of the Aztrc empire; shall not be-
hold that dI'aslrr. for shall first lay down
my life in The struggle. Yet
the na'l'n sha not perish: | swear that
Mexico 'haIl triumph If my Whistles are
seconded ~ sincere and unanimous ef.
fort. A thousand times fortunate fnr us
will 1roie the dI.aster Of Vera Cruz, il
the fall Of that city shall awaken in the
breasts Of the Mexicans The enthusiasm,
The dignity, and generous ardnr of true
pairi"'ism. II will undoubtedly prove the
salvation Of the country"
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WINFIELD SCOTT.
Gen. Lamar Captured.-Tbe Calves.

Gen Lamar Captured.-Tbe Calves.
ton News learns from Houston. thai in.
formation has been brought to AusIia that
Gen. Lamar. with his company o. 40 or
loo men, attempted IN pass through from
Loredo I" join Gen. Taylor; thai after
penetrating into some difficult! passes Of
the mountains bryond the Rio Grande. he
was aIticked BY greatly superior numbers
of the enemy, whom lie fought until he
los! half Of his men. " hen he found him
sell compelled 10 surrender. We have
none Of the particulars. Gen. I.ama,'s
object was TO 90 10 The relief "f General
Taylor as som as he heard The alarming
news Of his dangerous situation.
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paFFegslon of this foHif,aIion, maBy Eal'
ualleNIe1is an doeumeuls, tending lathiuW
some liEhl nPoa lhe inaeniiDas al ihe tio-
Errnmenl, ana ollacrs furnishing valuable
historical infomalion resPeeiil'g li.e raslie,
and siso relating 70 the pOlniral hisiaEy d
lie Republic. rame into the p0sstssion q
cur 0firrrs. We lOok forward 10 ihrir
publication with 10 liIile curiosity and IN
lerrsl. Al The Ealnable PnuAisiUus in lie
easile were fiehed hy he siOrrAsrPeE
aud suGtlens. Who lived within is walls.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-05-06

esnstlutlaa roaGAsd lie auiy ~ guRtjiag
the honar aad pee 81 lie Cruahyi a1ar
duiv nj aerlsmrg U-sr. AZ gFanaane o. ~'''~-
hsls,ng sapPl -; he 5uiy = lafg'Rg -
The asr - Whlsh snrPliFs sFT - ~ a.
Pliea. 81 sseinE IhsE are sFP.,sd 10 On
aeanrsl,ls ., 4 leslli-assr Fnd. In oil ahsss
asGss cangvsss - sel - he de IsFs an-
lams,rn - re HKssuHEs. mased snd
sonl,ullr4shy hi. Esii. II IL . ru-0rfinsas
hr.nrh Il re G.sseEsmsn', TsfPah.Ibis
IN sssrsnsm'nsEry. g. ihr rounlTy. IN tsod,
f.r the ds-hssse 81 10 lEs.L Need | saE.
ihen. ~ iRPsTsnye duty drvalsss %
cnsg re ret ssdiy . PSsh lhs soustTs
~ ~ Ihe -roRe. ksi bE I'll hoSOTsbls
Ifans % Plsee Les 10 he n.lt.
Thsse. siF. sEe ~ ssniimsnas. eo1.
niI no nan or ps'ty in ItslE sso-al. j
bslaeEs hen he ssnlinents nf ny hoaest
ransmOency. They feel. me snd oil. -
! Dc. burning inAlgasnon ~ this de-
graceful ~ar IN phieh ws sse piunge5.
NUF j, tb.s md gasIioa confined 20 them:
IL I. deep. aidssPTrad. and slmos, vnivsF-
eel.
4 fessf.l rel,ihsiinE awaits The sLIhor n
the saisaIiy. To Ihs, rsuibuIion. which
IN iBd'gnsr,. an outraged people oil sure
~ visit upsn lin. DO | commit the Ex-
,tuuEs. Asd. Shen he shall have sunk
roe hVndwd m,ll'oEs more Of ovr Hsa-
surs: whsn ten thousand ToTe Of our SUI
dieIs shall have slept. u0eriIined. IN Mex
lean graves; wheR Irssh Ie.rs shsli bare
gusbeJ from thousand. Of eyes far pnre.
iUraed sons. and brothers. ahd fathers: l
lease him then 10 l,y hs hand 90 bic
heat, look up 10 God. and justify his
acts.
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CerrssponGsnee efAe DaiIg Dslla.

Vera Cruz, April ID, ls47.
Eds. Delta.-As stated in nv letter
OF this morning, the Brigade Of Gen.
Worth took up the line of march for Jala-
pa, but, from rather sudden indisposi,ion.
the General did no, leave with them. A
bout one O'Clock an express reached him.
with the important information that the
column Of Gen. Twiggs had fallen in with
a large force Of the enemy at Cerro Gordo,
a strong position beyond Puen,e Nacional,
and that skirmish had taken place be-
tween Twiggs advance guard and the en-
emy. in which Capt Johnson. Topo-
graphical Engineer, was severely wound
ed, and several others. In half an hour
aller The reception Of this news, General
Worth had mounted his horse and was
olT-so sudden, indeed, that missed him,
notwithstanding | repaired to his quarters
TO gather the particulars as soon as heard
If il.
There is no doubt a, all that Santa An
ma with from $4,000 10 $4,000 men, is
between US and Jalapa. II is conceded
on all sides. Buff General 'rwlggs does
not whip him, he will at least keep him
in cheek until Gen. Scott. who left here
yesterday, reaches him. which will be to-
morrow night. Maj. Gen. Patterson left
here with two brigades Of Volunteers OH
Friday, and he has, no doubt, reached the
advance before this hour.
Gen. Twiggs had between $500 and
270o men--choice ones, toe-uuder his
command, and entertain little fear for
his safety. General Patterson marched
with Shields and Pillows brigade; and all
the force, except the garrison Of the town
and Qui,man's brigade. are either at the
scene Of action or on the road TO it.
=. Gen. Scott, think. was pretty well
satisfied, before his departure. thai Santa
Anna was in the neighborhood Of Jalapa,
aud was making good time towards tina,
point before the express reached him.
A terrible battle will be fought alCerro
Gordo, or there will be little or no fight.
ing An intelligent Mexican told ME TO-
night that there would he no fghi, and
that Santa Anna had with him four pro.
minent members the National Congress.
with the aid Of whom he hopes to nego-
tiate peace. believe. truly, tina. il is
The wish Of his Excelleney TO end the
strife, but whether he will embrace this
occasion, (which, BY the way, is an excel
lent one | cannot say.
The horses of the Tennessee Cavalry
arrived to-day from Tampico; and, as
SOON as they are landed, expect QUIT
man will leave here.
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We have before u. a letter from /. friend

We have before us letter from friend
a. Monterey (of California; which sSys
that provisions of all kinds are yrry de-
there, aad i ms Americsn troops lockaG
far SHOULD arrive. there must be sufrr!nt
anloas he peOple. unless lherssIsralJ al.
80 be large snpply Vi food. California
cannot now sustain a large pope.N,,on.
Flour was there $40 barrel tea 80 a
pound; brown sugar so cents pound;
aud common domestic cotton. such as
was soId here for sixpence, is there chat
ged al So cents yard.
PHILADELPHIA q. s. Gdztite.
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Startling Occurrence. Dubugue
Io~s RepUblissn has an account OF The
TALL Of ssroI''es in thai nsigkborhood. In
one instance, . large stone, some sir iesi
in diameter. snd resembling . mau OF
sulphur. in ito decent went through |,
large tree, crushing ID 10 atoms. snd en-.
'ersd the earth 10 the depth Of shout
twelve feet. whence il was afterwards
recovered BY those Who ssw is isll. Tbs
traces Of several smaller bodiss Of the
same nature hsvs been discovered in thai
vicinity within short Time. and aIe Great.
ing considerable slsrm.
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Ysa crur. April II. 1877.
Hsinr Gsbsrsl Seon. GensEal-in rlisl
Of she ARMIES Of Uni,sd Slsirs Of Amsuisa.
10 Ibs good people Of Msxirs:
PROCLAMATION.
Msxiesps: Al Ihr head Of . powerful
array. soon 10 be doubled psn0l which
is sdsancIng upon your sspiial. and wiih
snSlhsr army under Msjor General Tsy-
l0r in march from S.l'iilo Iowsrds San
LII. De POlosi-l think ny cell called ~
90 10 sddress you.
MsxIesns: Americans are rot your
ens mics. but ths enemies. for 0 Tins. OF
The men ~Lo year ago nisgO, ered yoB.
and brosghl shout this uhnalursl wsr be-
Iwssp t~o great RspsblIes. We are The
trends Of The peaceful inhabitants Of The
county ne occupy. and sbe friends Of
your holy religion, ils hIsrsreby snd ils
priesthood. The sane church 10 loubd
10 oil parts Of our own eounHy. crowded
~ilh dssout Cs,holies, and respected BY
our Go,ernmsp,, la~s. and people.
For tie church Of Mexico, The shonFsnd.
ing Inhabiianls Of the county, and their
properly, | have from The fret done every
thing in ny power 10 plsee Ihsm under
the safeguard Of martial lGir SCANS, the
lev bad men in this army. bly, orders
10 IhsI effect. known to ell, are precise
and rigorous. Undsr ihem sesersl Aueri-
cans have already been punished, BY fne.
Tor he benefit Of Msxiesns, besides i'm
prisonnsni, and one for rape has besn
hung BY the neck. Is this Dot proof Of
good faith and energetic disriplInsl Other
proofs shsll be gwen as ofIsu IS injuries
to Msxicsns may he detected. On The
other hand. injuries committed BY indi.
'ldusl, or parIiss Of Mexico, not bslSns-
ing 10 the public forces, upon indrs ida
sls, email parties. trains oil wagons and
teams. or Of pack mules; or on any oiker
person or properly belonging 10 this at
my. contrary TO The Laws Of wa'-shsll be
punished With rigor; or il the psrlIeSl,r
ofsnJsrs be not delivered up BY Mexican
sushorinss, The punishment shall fall upon
entire cities. towns, or neighborhoods.
LEI. thsn. all good Mexiesps rsmsin o.
home. or o. .heir peaceful occupations;
but they are invited 10 bring IN. for sale,
horses, mules, beef. cattle. corr, barley.
wheat, -four for bread. and .sgs,sbls..
cssh will be paid for every Thing this sr-
my may take and purchase, and prO,se,i
will be given 10 oil sellers. The Amer.
cans are strong enough To offer .hess as
surspces-whieh, should Mesiesns wise
ly sscsP,. ihs var may soon DO happily
ended, 10 the honor and advantage OF both
blhsersnls. Then The Americans. having
converted enemies into friends, will be
happy IN take lease Of Mex CO and return
10 their own country.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
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The Inauence Of oas great man.
An inIell,g.n' officer, sho -ss in tie bas
,Is OF Basns Isis. says 10 de p.ciyUns.
that no psn lisIUg could have Won The
bsmls except Gen. Tsy Tor that IN lire
most desperate snugglss the soldiers
seemed spImsied hy ihe ltes that he
could nat be dsfesIed. ssd that I'll would
cone ogt right 10 Ihe end.
Not less worthy OF sdmiTsiion 10 The
Weldon Of bis arrangements Tor securing
The beet fruits OF victory. Az tia PLils
Del hiI Inquirer remsIks:
"II,d Gen. Ts,lur fallen back Oh
Mon,srey. The ,iciofy OYER Sanis Anna
could haze been utterly barren. lite
Mexican. afier defrsi. would bsse reiu,u-
ed 10 Ssl'Illo. wbsre lie could b,,e OBJ
famed suecor and supplies for his force,
and 10 dislotge him smother dreadful
conflict Du't have snsUed. BY defeat
ing bin a. BUens Vits bis army was LEFT
without . resting piaes bearer thsb San
Iuis POIO.I. dstsDI 275 niles, end tie
intervening country PiIn.iPaIIy au ard
desert"
All these considerations were urged BY
General Taylor before The battle, IS hls
Dispatches show.
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Says little work recently published by
Thomas Cowperthwaile & Co. Of Phila-
delphia,-" The Pucnie NaciunaI ma
tionsl Bridge formerly the Auen,e del
Rey or Royal Bridge, between the two
cities, is a Gtnpendous work Of solid ma.
sonry, thrown over a wild and sleep ra-
vine. Jalapa. the capital, is situated in
delightful district. about 1000 feet above
the sea. and has 10000 inhabitants. The
neighborhood is noted for the medical ar
ricle jalap, which takes its name from Tie
city. rerote, IS miles further in the in.
terror, stands at an elevation Of $500 feet
above the sea the climate is sometimes
Internationally cold at night. It confirms
one III the Eve chief forlrcsses Of Mexico.
A portionof the Texan prisoners al Santa
Fc were confined here; and moe recent
~, General Santa Anna himself. The
population is estimated at 10000"
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Race Rider Killed,


was great day at the Bingaman Race
I curse, New Orleans. There were two
races. The second was for a purse Of
$500, mile heats, the hest three in five.
Mr.. Kirkland llarison's chestnut iilley,
NG!iy RiidissTorih, won the third and
fourth heats. and during the fifth heat she
stumbled and fell, rolling over her rider,
and injuring him so that he died in FIVE
hours afterwards. lie was q mulallo boy,
represented az being most skilful Jockey.
aud greatly valued by his owners. The
sport was somewha, mared by the orcur-
renee, the DAY Sunday otherwise, being
the gayest Of the season, as j, always is
OH the New Orleans race courses.
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iletlrl hem Gen, TuloF. 1slel tlle d., 'F'
l.sTe ihr baiIle If linrna Vista. % Nhlrh
be Frtirws flaR ulasslr rtznlnci a llae Sd
minisiFaiioa aoEaIs.s bin. an = Way Hhieh
must hare ransel - lillle exeiaemfnl -
the MLiie TIense. VIII The eailor Al The
Enion snlighaen o On This suhjnell Mill
lie not iallare The SECRETARY 81 War 10 fsF-
nish > copy foT Psbliraaioa -
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A letter from Lieut.. A. j. Corwin, of
the Ohio volunteers, to the Cincinnati
Chronicle, furnishes some Interesting Incl.
dent, Of the battle Of Bucnl Vista. AnTouv
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E14lA ALAa AAE tssAk ~ AA41 - &eAkt@s
The New DTieans papers contain We
~ lrngiky eifirisl 6espairh fT0m SsnIa
Anna. IN he Mexarsa Minister o. War.
driailing llle seiions n Rnenz Vista. or.
ss he terms II. Angoslura. d besrs date
San SaiEador. s7Ih FebEnary-lour days
sflrrihe hsiilr. TheeommandeF-in-thiel
Of fhc Mrxiran foTces seems 70 have en-.
Psoyed this intervening spare IN rOmpo-
sing \ d0rumeni which j - interesting
a. sny romance Of The day. aud just about
- historical. u j. IN ingenansly eon-
eeeied 10eumeni. whewin be claims high
hanoHs. Uses the personal pFOnoun some
fiiiy times. affects great mOdesiy. and en-
deSTOrs 10 make his deleai appear great
lriamdh Of the Mrxican arms. In il we
find that Gen. Minon has been put under
arrest. lur his eOwarlly retreat with his
2000 cavalry from Lieut.. Shower and six
~ ariillerisIs aud two cannon, unprotee:-
led by single infantry company. SAINTS
Anna SAYS that. IN the enunril eonvoked
alier the battle "f the 23d February. al
his 0fiieers we're perlerlly unanimous in
advising a retreat. and he rOncurrcd with
them. What a harmonious band Of he
roes. The document j. altogether re-
~ remarkable production. and just such
n ore Is might he expected from the dis.
coniI'ed head Of the grand Mexican
nalOn." who dare Hui do otherwise Than
10 make false and bOmbasIic statement.
to save himself from disgrace, and the ma
lctlicIiOEs Of his coun,rymcn.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-05-06

Mr.. Wise, our Minister 10 Brazil, lately
applied, il is said, for an audience of the
Emperor, 10 deliver a letter from the Pre-
sideni. congraiulating him on the birth of
the Princess, but was refused. II is said
that a majority of the Cabinet was in IA.
vor of granting the audience. but hat the
Emperor was decided in his refusal.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-05-06

Major w. w. s ElisS-T'his offer,
whose name is now iavorahly known Over
The Union, llle Louisville Journal SAYS. i
= native Of New Hampshire. and Ne Pad.
uaIed u West Point. IN July. 1854. with
considerable distinction. In 1894. dur;Dg
the Indian troubles. he Was ordered II For.
Mitchell. Ala. but shortly afterwards he
returned 10 West Point. where Ne remain
ed until 1870. diseharging The duties or
assistant professor Of mathematics, Eur
which he was sminen,ly qualified. Hay.
Ing been appointed in 1899 assistant al.
Juianl general, he was attached 10 The staff
of Gen. TAYLOR. Ihsn stationed npon The
Arkansas frontier. In that csparily, he
has since acted. rendering lie most Iabori-
0rs and important services. and ENJOYING
the unreseTsed confidence nf the General.
His gsllanIry in al the laIe battles in Mex.
ico has especially signalized his name.
and entitled him 10 The gratitude Of his
country. But although he has been thus
highly distinguished in action, Mjaor Bliss
is chIriy regarded in tie army on accoun,
Of his literary atlainmenis, being one Of
The best writers Of The day, and finished
German, Frenrh aud Spanish srholar.-
Thus gifted aud in The Prime Of life, he is.
in all probability. destined for We. brighter
honOrs. lie who was but a poor orphan
boy when he entered The military acade-
my, and who is now. If we mistake not,
without a single relative in the world. may
become one of tie most honored Of our
cOunsrymen.