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From ths N. O. Piesysns. Nay 4.
LATER FROM MEXICO.

By an arrival yesterday from Vera Cru, we have recslv
co Pape rom the city Of Mexico to tho 10Th OfApr We
md In them various mattrs Of temporary but one
law passed on the 9Th slt is Of general Importance BY
TINS law all Mexiesns capable OF bearing arms arc called
into the service OF the Government The various regua
tons as TO arming national guard-or such 10 the body
contemplated by tho esl-sre gwen in the papers, but
would be OF no particular interest here.
Senior Angel Tras, late Governor Of chihuahua was
IN the city OF Mexico the 9th ulL soliciting aid to drive
back the pefidious invader" II would seem that his
private fortune suffered much dlapdaon in his prepare
uons to hight the battle OF and he very
ably demands that the General Government should make
good this loss, well provide him with forces TO re-
sumo his former position in Chihushua.
The manner in which the Americans have conducted
themselves since the battle Of Sacramento fought on the
2sh February s reflected very severely. They are
denounced rs vandas and all that of thing but
have become used these denunciaions that we pay
little regard TO them
We nad several things in the papers touching tho prepa
ration 10 receive" the invaders" but oil the calculations
arc prior to the battle Of the 18th ut whereby Mexican
specuatons were very much deranged.
We hnd little OF sober matter Of fact before u, with
which TO detain readers.
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Peace or War.

This question briefly discussed by the EAGLE nsns
recently established Vera Cruz by American citizens
lis remarks are not without interest this momen-parti
ci!ary as 1t presents The question practical aspect aud
in such manner will enable tho people to forp, some
ioea OF the probable OF the war; ii 1t be proracted
Of the sagacious minds fear it may be- indie
hnitey. The Eagle thus treats the subject:
xviii peace follow glorious success AT Sierra
Gordci This IS reflection which occupied the thoughts
OF every rational Some, however there are who are
well acquainted with Mexican politics. that believe other
WISE and that the people OF this county, rather than enter
INTO terms OF peace either honorable dshonoTabo {, 1t
and the United States would prefer military occun,ti,n
Well then, be SGT behoyes the Government of the o.
States to look around; LEI up the force in time ne
eessary Tor military occupation, should the same be found
requisite, and see II that plan be accomplished We
Think canddy speaking, the following force wall be re-
1uIred OniV
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ST. James Church has been entered by rogues and the
PIT robbed OF s lamps, and the floor OF portion Of its
carpet!
Has such offence been committed in our city
boorel believe not. Shall It pass unpunshod and be
repeated al the pleasure OF the obbers3 The pafos dining
rooms, and chambers, OF citizens have been in
Vaded and dcspOiled with mpuniiy Are our Churches
hitherto held sacred by robbers become their
spos and the Of crime the complicated and
daring The citizens Of Richmond have been robbed in
the last twelve months OF silver plate enough of itself 10
pay the expenses for year of efficient Police. Will
they stl continue TO ppy regular salaries for worthless
establishment ard IN pundered property price Of good
aso' Or will they take the subject hand and see TO
the establishment Of an efficient POlcr1
There must be dcpOts for the pundofed property in our
town, and must be transported by railroad or vessel to the
North The quantity Of mlssiyo plate already gives
ample to believe this but when large and heavy
lamps like those which used st. James Church.
are soen there can remain doubt that the thieves had
their depot previously established aud that the stolen pro-
perry tO be transported some other city. Those
lamps could not be sold used Richmond because they
would be Instantly recognized; would they have been
stolen upon the chance merely Of getting them OIL There
be Doubt them that there organized band Of rob
ber with regular dcpOis for their plumber Shall
they he suffered 20 continue until Brooklyn murder stans
US with blood, and aWakcs g. action do not mean to
reflect upon the individuals who belong the Police Is.
adjustment; they do, perhaps, al that they can. refer
10 the organization Of the Police and its force.
CITIZEN.
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fresa tAs -,Se orieaas P.eayuas,
From Texus

The schooner Planter, Capt. Lawless arrived yestcr.
day from Galveston. having sailed the 2Sth ut We
gather the following items from the papers
An attempt made recently by the steamer Delta 10
ascend the Guadalupe river high as Vctora but 90
obstacles encountered that the undertaking
doned The people OF Victoria do consider the obsa
ee such as cannot be and speak OF having
removed
Matagorda, Port Calhoun. Texana and the other towns
on MstagoTda Bay said TO be rapidly improving. At
port LaNaca. the project OF sinking Aresan well is
spoken or Corpus Christi is almosenely deserted and
the Houston Telegraph there or fifteen families
at San Patricio and few Goiad and Refugio; but
scarcely single farm has been opened this spring west
the San Antonio There appears be feud existing be-
tween the settlers and the Mexican families that have
settled near Caross rancho, below Goad one or
Mexcans have lately been killed place but whet
CT by Indians or white men not positively known. IL is
dians for have been discovered section for
Seral months.
The Telegraph learns that Mr.. Meisenback the agent
OF the German coonss, is extending the surveys Of the
colony IN the Cammanche county, and has thus been
unmocsted by the Indians. They appear to be entirely
satisfied with the presents that he gave them and
their chiefs have agreed permit them to extend the
yeys 10 the San Saba.
Mr.. Charles A. Geseche, of BTazora county has COM
menced tho manufacture OF from moasses produced
in that county.
Cyrus Randolph. formerly chieiustce Of Houston county
aud now sheriff of that county shot recently he was
levyng upon property. The paper says he will re-
cover. Mr. Grmmti, the sheriff OF Montgomery county,
who lately shot by Goodwin will IL is aso said re-
An afiray occurred in Huntsville between Col
Alexander Nc Donald and Col. John Hume in which the
latter was severely wounded by pistol ball He o-
covering.
The deaths of Mr. Geo Pan and Mr. Richard West at
Port Lavacn, are announced.
The Archer House, Velasco, was burned to the
ground about three weeks ago. Mr. r Browne was the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12
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ID s. WA YNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OLE WILD CHERRY

The universal eeleby medicine il gaining
throughout the United States
constantly performing, has proved doubt the
only safe aud Pulmonary Consumption Coughs.
Coli, Asthma Splitting p'ood Liver Complaint Debility
Tickling Rising Throat uty Breathing
OF symptoms OF Consumption
IL the bowels mid Purgatve
occasionally Dr. swaynes Compound Syrup Cherry ia
medicine which has stood experience
ing To the directions las described Dr
seldom falls The above pamphlet is well perusaL
CAUTION! CAUTION!!
Avoid all spurious preparations Wild Cherry such
Bers Syups Of Wild Cherry Pits purporng eontain Wild
Cherry, &c SC they all eoastef and con
tain OF the OF the re4Efas ypara
prepared by Dir H. swayne and ia eoun
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composed OF vegetable ingredients Wild other
medicinal substances equally esaeous 90 the
whole edtetualy beyond all
doubt the most pleasant
discovered for the Of Pulmonary
OF the Lungs and Brea,L TIE fact having such
train of spurious miiatOr stands
peTtes.
Therefore, Invalds enquire for
bottle Of which enveopcd in beautiful wrapper likeness
OF william Penn engraved thereon; Of
Dr. H. sWAYNE the CONTRIBUTING Of which punished rs
forgery.
Prepared only by H. swAYNE N w Corner of Eighth and
Race Phla
ALSO, for sale wholesale and Retail. by
fEYTON JOHNSTON, lis, Main ct,
and DuvALL fuRcELL Druggists l47 Main
Richmond, Va,
Bragg Wilson, and Chas. CoTng Co, Druggists Peters
burg Chas H. Henh. Portsmouth King Toy, Norfolk lmy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

On Tuesday. The 18th inst, Cherry H his residence
near King William Ct. IL, Capt. TARPLEY GEORGE,
in the 4Ith year OF his ageeaying venerable mother
widow and five children, lament their irrepara BILE loss
lie was honest noble, generous brave-promp in aeyia
ting the suerngs OF the afflicted and espouse the cause
of the oppressed. o.
OF Catarrhal Fever, in the city Of Baltmore the 23d
Of April, CHARLES infant son of John s. and Ann Eliza
COPELAND, aged 10 months.
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Third Congressional District.
PIrrsrIvAsA CIR. HOv.r. May 7. is47.

~ IA EdiiSrs IF As Reazssl H1tg:
Gentemen-The Shenfls from the counties composing
this (3dl Congressional District met here to-day and
awarded the certificate OF election Thomas s. FIoufnoy
Esq by majority Of rote. Whether or not Ttedway
will his election remains be seen Should he
think proper to do so, tho Wings are
TROUGH AND READY"
tMr. Flournoys majority is much larger learn. hut
cut dOon by setting aside tho taken at one Of the
precincts in Patrick county, which gave Mr.. Flournoy
handsome majority the pretcxt that the
we,o not sworn. The only wonder is that they left Mr.
Flournoy any sjoriy at all Perhaps their arhme
at fault
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James River a Knnawha COMPANY

In consequence Of error in article yesterday rols
i've 10 the officers recently appointed by this Company we
give the following corrected hsi--Walter Gwynn Chief
Engineer, w. b. Chuendsn Presidcnti G. o Gerbordng
seoresryS T.. ". Gill, Prime. Assistant Engineer; r. W.
Ioinn' Assistant E1Rneeri james NJ Harris Assistant
Engineer Charles d. Shaw, Superintendent Of Repairs
second soeton Edward Lorraine Inspector Of Boas Rich
mond
No change in regard 10 Mr. Reins. Ho occupies the
day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

yesterday claimed the faith OF apparently well au
henueaed rumors from Lynchburg the election of Henry
r. Irving, the Wing candidate in the Buckingham district
But appears tina, "crowed" prematuey. The result
is still in doubt.
The Lynehburg Vrginan of Monday informs us that the
Sherts from the different in the District met at
Campbell court house the preceding Friday when on ex
animation OF the polls, the stood as follows:
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FATAL REScJNTRE.-We copy the following from the
Washington (Ark.) Telegraph Of the 2lst instant:
An ahray occurred at Eldorado. Union Co.. last week
in which VIM. r. Milton, Esq. killed by Mr. Hud-
son. We have not learned all the particulars but
stand that harsh words had passed the parties
and that Milton procured gun and followed Hudson TO
house him the door fired upon him. ndinR him
IN the arm and shoulder Hudson then drew revolver
missing fire, he drew knife and stabbed Milton killing
him instantly third party we understand was wound
cd
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lroR rxE VINO.
The N uasicinna .

- N rvxNss soss.
List to my duty. gen,les fair. ~.
And shed passing tear,
while Mosieians difge sing,
whose name was vandemere;
For he wss formed Of noble mould,
Though now. that he 10 dead, ~
III say that he 'eas' craled, and had
A 'eroeher In his head.
lis basely said that love Of drink
Has brought him to his death;
And that delirium iremens has
Curtniled him OF his breath.
And though the charge l do deny,
Aud tell those that they lied
Who made the charge yet true no had
Strange '9uarerS when no died.
oh he was very poor indeed,
Though many 'nofss he owned,
And though he used a TOW at Lent
Not one OF them he 'ioaned'
No friend had he to give him aid
Nor cheer his dire distress;
Till Death ON him did pity take,
And gave an 'sighf bar resf.'
Up in Garrett twas he dwelt,
Where in his jollty
On rent-day he got rather 'hisk
And had to change his key
Then 10 grog shop strait he went,
(Which wasn't very far.)
And drank. 'u cen tho Bar was changed
Into double Bar
"Alas :" no cried, al has no ting
Vich my grief can dispel;
My organs out OF tune. and now
cannot raise 'stceH'
SO now my harmony has ned,
has nought else TO do,
But take dis rope, and see what Lengths
'Dis cord will mako me 20.
"Ven am dead. the Sexton will
he 'hrely' DER my grave;
And when I've broke my staff Of life,
He'll finish mo wild 'sfares.'
Life is tune We can't repeaf;'
lis one Of Natures laws,
That when our Jesf are in the tomb,
Well have our double pause
Could each his way at FIRST &C sharp
Ven he a minor is,
He never would y faf until
He laid in Paradise.
The major part Of Life 10 spent
In learning lifo's sweet chime;
And ven shakes our mortal coil
We only change the tune"
Then TO beam he ned his cord
And muiiiing up his face.
lie Jump'd IN 'AHeg retfo' style,
Aud il'd an open space
No books he kept, but still he ruled
His ledger lines no fame
Than his more fair till then, bu, now,
'sIuT is on his name.
EBENEZER
iehmopd Nav oh 1917
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

GJ The New York Express puts hard case TO the
Washington Union, which may with equal periinoncy be
addressed the Richmond Enquirer The Express wishes
learn how constitutional Tor Congress 70 buy foreign
territory. when Il has the power to Improve Obn
We shall DO glad the strict consuchonsts pui their
6ngefr upon the clause Of the constitution which ouiho
T1es tho purchsyo Of territory foreign nation. When
that dono think there will be difficulty m showing
lhut there constitutional power do bins that Con-
prana or thn E1ncntiHn may desife.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12
Petersburg District

We yesterday received letter from Mecklenburg. sta
ting that had been detected in the polls of that
District the correction OF which elects Mr. Boiling Con-
gress by eight votes instead OF Mr. Dromgoole by 81. We
fear that there is mistake abouti At all events we
shall claim the District unit, we have it officially "u
black and white"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

OuE PRISONERS IN MExIco.-ln the Tampico Sentinel
OF the'2l'h uIt we hnd a letter from Capt Daney a
prisoner in the city OF Mexico, dated tho I'd OF April call
ing the attention of authorities fact that the
mand OF Major Gaines is still confined in the pcniienary
Of the city of Mexico although both Gems Scott and Tay-
Tor suppose that all the prisoners taken with Major mes
at large. Should prove that our men are
detained IN Mexico contrary the into
by Santa Anna, trust time will be lost placing the
prisoners recently taken by under the closest restraint
Time enough has elapsed for the Of Major Gaines
and Borand. II the Mexicans play false in this matter
let open severity TO her prisoners speak Of the
loss we have sutered.-N PieGyune.
We regre; say that last accounts from Vera Cruz
represent that there is sickness among our troops
there than we had supposed. There is epidemic how
ever, and tho troops were slowly getting belter.-N.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

TEE PoroNas FpmRms.-The Goofgetovn Advocate
states that Saturday chad selling At 81 per han
dfed and herring - per thousand They were veTv
scarce, hardly in market The fisheries on tho Poto
closing Tor the season, large number Of hands
having been discharged. They have had quite an unsue
cessful season.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

~ The New York papers filled with glowing de-
scpuons Of the proceedings in that city the anniver-
sary Of the battle OF Pao Alto. The illumination must
have been a magnificent and imposing spectacle
The celebration took place last Fnday-and the next
day the memory o. the gallant dead honored with
mournul tribute Of respect Flags displayed at half
from sunrise t sunsetihe church-bolls, which the
day before, rung merry peas, toled solemn requiem
and she N. Y Herald informs u.s. "oyery thing
sornbre aud melancholy appearance, particularly in the
ssy part the day when the obscurcd by
81 dafk etd-eolorsd Clouds occasionally eight shower
o, aud required great stretch Of imagination Il
think that Nature was weeping over tho loss OF
her treasufes."
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Abingdon district

The Lynchburg Virgninn of Monday says: "won, we
believe, after ALL that Col McMullen is TO have the honor
OF representing this District We learn that on the face of
the polls he has plurality Of TWO votes over Nj Enron
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

SANTA ANNA report was current yesterday, said TO
be iounded on letter from Vera Cruz that Santa Anna
had been shot We shall be surprised to learn that
such has been the Letters from Vera Cruz state
the Mexican officers who have fallen into hands openly
accuse him OF being traitor and that he has betrayed the
army nj the late battle.
We have ourselves the least idea Of such being the
iae' but still we readily imagine that such an impress
sion might exist IN the minds Of his counymen when they
recoec how he was admitted into Mexico the deca.
raons which have been officially made ON the part Of our
Government respecting him.
The suspicious OF ham, which naturally excited by
this course and MS military reverses might well con
firm the opinion OF his and have led destruc
tion-N. D. Bulletin.
THE HosPTALs AT VERA CRuz-We were told last
evening" that there between lhousan and twelve
hundred in the hospital this place. but that the deaths
were comparatively few. Many OF these are com
Peely prosrated down with disease and the nature
ot tho climate such to make change absolutely neces
sary TO bring them up again. To enable them ahectusy
10 recover discharges given in every where the
certificate OF the physician TO that effect given Several
hundreds have already been home, and notice too
many OF the volunteer officers retiring from service be-
cause OF Ill heah.-imeTicdn Eagle.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12
2 Bocock,a mai.

The Vireinan adds: ave believe Mr.. Bocock has not
received the certificate. The Sheris have adjourned to
the l7ih inst. OF informally some OF the polls
and 10 ascertain facts in relation double rotas"-for
which, may be remarked Of the Locos in that Dis
te are somewhat notorious. The result therefore still
lnnh,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12
Fourth Annual Meeting of the Rich
mOmd Library COmnanY.

At Irregular Annual Meeting OF the stockholders of the
Richmond Library Company IN the Library Room, held
in pursuance OF the charter, Wednesday night May 9Th
lc47.
The President and Vice President being absent Mr. Tn
H. Ellis was called to the chair and Mr. John NJ Daniel
appointed Secretary.
The Annual Report was submitted follows:
The Vice President Of the Richmond Library Company
wishes report the condition OF the resources OF the Com
pany as follows:
The balance remaining in the Treasurers hands in ls4G
was S99 81
The receipts Of the present year have been 423 90
Total, 500 81
These receipts have arisen wholly from and
past year.
The current expenses the year have been $3.50 81
Outlay tor new books, 81 10
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12
Riobmopd a Obio H,,I-uo.,.

~ an adjourned meeting Of tho citizens Of Lynchb1rq
Friday last, which addressed length and with abb
lily by r. B. Dcone and g. Morris, E.qrs IL was re-
solved that poll be held that town, the 2ls and 22d
inss to assertion whether the Common Council of hat
town shall subserbe 10 behalf Of the oorpofauon Tor 1000
shares Of the stock Of the Richmond and Ohio Rail Road
/
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Richmond, May sth, lS47.

The CnKRoKEEs.-lis stated in the Cherokee Adyoca to
OF April LIST that the sites for the literary institutions
provided for by the Council during last session
nmaely been chosen.
They are TO be eighty feet square, constructed OF brick
with foundation OF stone School, dining, and sleeping
apartments, &c; all to be in the building.
One hundred pupils each it is intended they should
commodate
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

THE SULTAN AND THE DISTRESSED IRisH.-A letter from
Consantnope mentions Of beraliiy on the part
OF the Sultan which does him great credit Upon hearing
OF the suerngs Of the Irish, the Sultan caused to be
handed TO the Hon. Mr.. Wellesley l0OOI to be disposed
Of BY him 10 the beet way iowaEds iheir allexinton
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

To Gen. A. Chapm.n

Lomondy GTope, Nay Jh, lsI7.
DfAR GENERAL My object in addressing you al pre-
sent - more 10 moalze tde upon the vcisstudcs Of life
an 10 upoald you with the past eGult over your fallen
fortunes and hope you will accuse me Of want n
generosity when cay that your present predcamen sks
me as being not altogether unlike that Of the man in the
."O,s VINO WtW out 70 " shsar," und who came back
shorn" a few months since ntorcs win ,bc 49,,
~aseM Of power you proclaimed that the Post OF.
nee department had been kind enough" 10 permit YOU
on HH occason' 90 make any change" that YOU desred
~ your distinct IN the exercise of that power YOU re-
moved highly respectable and faithful public officer with
Out assigning any reason other than that 10 was ysy, ~
bui no" change has como the sprt Of your dream -
The P'oPc-yo1f constituent without any outb'o,,ty
from the Impairment" and doub,ss very c,pt,,,y a.
ne Wishes have had the audacity 10 rsra,ps v,y,rd H.
too, without assigning any reason other tb,o that !, 80
theD viii. They have made the Doctor take HE o,y me
sic end, by ho bye, IL IL what meet Of the fcn,g ~
afraid Of their prssctiphons "
Seriously speaking General am afraid Won dom, rod
the Scriptures, n hope yov will have some time m gy y
ihom Tor the fmurc II you do, you have not ro,sd w
H. commend To- your especial attention the GOSPEL nm,
ecpi, DO unto all men you would they should d. ,,o
you" a FRIEND
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

THE Pacific RALRoLD.-Resolutions in favor Of Mr.
VIII tneys Railroad the Pacific have been passed in
both Houses Of the New York Legislature by large moo-
tiles. In the Senate there but in the mega
tive, and in the Assembly Is.
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Errors Corrected.

We fell into few yesterday preparing list Of
the members Of the House Of Delegates, which neigh
bcrs Of the Times escaped The delegate from Eziboih
Cay ought to have been Edward Camm instead Of Robert
oss Of ae delegates from Fsuquor ought 10 boyo been
Alfred instead Of Elias RsotoI and The delegate from Not
tova, wHhsm n instead Of N. X. Anderson, D.
We have never seen a iull statement Of polls from lee
Of Wight, but prcsuming that Arthur Smith had been
elected We 90 stated Tho Times the other hand says
shst Dr. y. NJ. Boykn the successful candidate. Will
Ibe Norfolk papers DO good enough tell whether the
,rimss OF ourselves is
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-12

sHocESe MUEDEE Mr. Thomas Jefferson Green. Al, old
resident Of this county, says the YcksburR Sentinel Of tho
10Th ult murdered Tuesday last b. two Of bts o
negroes ID spoesr. tbst he was held bv on Hl. omn
other despatched him by repeated blows with On m.
They then took the body suitable spot and cut ,.e
80 'ha' fell directly across IT, and came to the house with
tho report hs the tree had 20 fallen without design
huo examination ELECTED the true fscts and conie,sop
from both the murderers.