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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-04-21
Shall we have Peacee

This question has been repeatedly asked
since the brilliant battle of Buena Vista
and the capture of Vera Cruz. And were
we to Judge from the present aspect of Mex
leo, we would conclude that she could not
hold out much longer against our victorious
arms. Stript of her arms and ammunition,
tho government bankrupt and her soldiery
starving, it is worse than madness in her to
continue the unequal contest. She might as
we'll attempt to resist the progress of the
sweeping whirlwind as to stay the ad-
vance of our troops, and unless our
of peace are listened to, in
less than three months, the thunders
of the American cannon will echo
through the Palace of Montezuma, and her
proud capital be added to the list of our cap.
lures. There are at present no indications
of peace. We perceive by the latest news
from Mexico, that SANTA ANNA had arrived
at the capital and assumed the reins Of go
vernment, and that he had united with Co
MEz FAR1As, declaring it his intention to
carry on the war at the expense of the*
church. If such is the case, the war may
be protracted one yet: short time how-
ever will develope this. sa... ,;:;s55 80
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land, Gen. Taylor has one son and two
daughters, one of whom is married to Col.
Davis, of the Mississippi reg iment, who was
severely wounded at Buena Vista. But to
pursue his military career further, in the
midst of the glowing enthusiasm of the
country over his brilliant achievements in
Mexico, would be idle, and the receipt of
the Southern mail, as we write, compcls us
to defer Il notice of the higher qualities
which commend him to the confidence and
respect of his countrymcn."
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-04-21
From Vera Cruz,

We learn from the N. o. Picoyune, that
on the 25th ult. some men belonging to the
New York and Pennsylvania Regiments,
and four sailors from the frigate Potomacle left
the camp and went some seven or eight
miles into the country around Vera CRUZ.
when they were attacked by a body Of
Rancheros and the most of their number
killed. The. remains of FIVE of them were
found, they had been shot and horribly
mutillated. .}t .ss, Es,;x qss
A stringent order was issued by. General
scorT on the lst Of April, denouncing GER.
tain outrages which had been committed
by few worthless soldiers in the army,
and calling upon the mass of the troops,
officers and privates, TO assist in bringing 10
justice those who should disgrace our nd
tional name by any violation Of law what
ever. Soldiers are not allowed TO stray from
camp without q written permission, and /
officers are forbidden to give pernisz;ons
save othe orderly and sober. ,
Gen. TayIOrSa the Rresfdency.
there seems 10 be an increasing disposi-
ton tlnoug hopt .hs tJnited State, e elevate
General sTArIoH IS tha + esidency issl sza
Many papers. States s'
,rsad placed his sstns 80 thsiir M rs heaa B,
sssssa D ~ s
corseapande ths g lsiqa6s 'I|
.tiaj fto Aii 81 lot5es =
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H We have received nothing from our
Regiment since our last, and we learn by
the latest intelligence from Vera Cruz, that
no tiding had been received from the divi-
sion that marched against Alvarado. 1t
was thought that the garrison at that place
would resist, and in such event the town
was to have been attacked by land and wa
ter. We certainly shall know by the next
mail what has been done.
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To be Hung.

We understand that a negro boy belong
ing to Mr.. VIM. PRATT of this District, is
now in Jail in this place, and is to be hung
on the 18th of next month, for burning a
stable Of Mr.. JOHN CL1NKscALEs'.
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H On our first page will be found the
full particulars of the capture of Vera Cruz :.
we have not given it as news, but publish ii,
to preserve it upon our file as record of
the times. In our next we shall also publish
the particulars of the battle of Buena Vista
for the same purpose. These actions, have!
now become history, and in after years will
be read with delight-thcy have marked an an
area in the history OF our country, and will
grow brighter with the lapse of ages.
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Cotton Market.

Charleston April 18th from 10 to 12
Hamburg, April 18th, from 10 to.ll"t.4
cts. :.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-04-21
From the New Orleans Delta, April 1Oth
Tho TOWn-CaStle of San Juan de Ilua.

The expectation Of the garrison of Vera
Cruz was, that the city would be carried by
storm, and they had made great preparations
for vigorous resistance, which would, no
doubt, have caused great bloodshed and de-
struction. The streets were barricaded as
they were at Monterey, and loopholes were
arranged for the gunners, rows of pickets
made, and sand-bags thrown across the bar
ricades. On the flat tops of the houses,
cannon and howitzers were SO arranged as
torake the streets. Every house was for.
tifcation. There was, too, an abundance of
ammunition; and, no doubt, had the city been
stormed, thousands Of persons would have
been killed, and our: army especially would
have suffered disasters far more heart -rend.
ing than any which have yet rred in this
war.sa Itswas therefore a proof of the hui
snanitY, as well as Of the wisdom of Gene.
5lal sScott that she eterred sthe slower bsu
the less sangsiinary mode of inyestnent and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03
For the ADVERTISER.

The Committee Of Fifteen appointed at
a Public Meeting held in this place on the
22d Of October, met according 10 notice
given, to-day al IL o'clock, NJ. A Com
mittee for the same object from the Sau.
de Regiment being present, by request CO.
operated with them. At the suggestion of
the Chairman,it was ordered, that sub.
committee be appointed to correspond with
the Central Committee at Columbia. in
reference TO the time and manner OF firing
ing hack the remains oflhe late Col. But.
ler.
1t ,cas further ordsres. That this Com.
miltee will cheerfuIy assist, in any effor,
TO procure, il possible, 'heremains of the
officers and privates the "Old 96 Bous."
On motion of Col. A. Simkins, it was
RESOLVED l. That The Colonelsof Inlan-
try, and the Lieulenal Colonel Vt Cavalry
in this District, be requested 10 distribute
to the Commissioned officers oftheir re !.
spective commands, Subscription List, of
the +" Butler" Fund, with the specified ,e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03
From the South Caroliiniian.
GALL,ANT DEAD.H

=
Lieut. Col. Jas. FOLK Dickinson, Lieut.. i
Wilfs Cantey, Lieut.. u. B. Morang
Whilst we are called upon TO- chronicle
series Of brilliant victories, in which thes
gallant sons Of our State have wonimmor.ss
tai renown for themselves, and nobly4 4sps:-!s
tained The exalted character for sbLayesys
and chivalry, so long accorded 10 the Pslss
melto Slate, the sad news of the deaths os
our noble and valorous soldiers has reached
every part Of the Stale, and filed the
hearts of their countrymen with deep
regre, and desponding sorrow. But a few.
days since we were rejoicing inlhe brilliant
career of our friend Col. Dickinson, whom:
we iondly hoped and believed would have
been spared TO wear among us hose battle
won scars, as the evidences of the gfui6iss
nenl of his duty to South Carolina, and
10 have received those rieh,reWards Of hon.
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an express from a company Of Texas
Rangers, announcing that they had been
.a,tacked about twelve miles from this
place by large gurrilla force, that they
!. had lost one man killed and about eighteen
were missing. The report was current
that the whole command, excepting two,
had been cut off. and the immediate de-
parlure of the Rangers at full speed IN
tluced the citizens to believe that the report
was true. do not apprehend that any
thing serious will occur 10 this command,
and / have no doubt that the missing 10
are safe with their comrades ere this.
There appears 10 have heen some dIfl-
Guilty 10 the Massachusetts Regiment Jud g.
ing from .he following order, issued ny
Gen. Gushing. We have letters in, the
mail (which were not distributed last nlghi)
which we presume will throw some Iisht
on The affair: -
Headquarters, Vera Cruz, Ocl, 10, lo4I.
- Orders, No. 80.
/ The following named men oil companies
-.-,-, Ist Regiment Massachusetts
Infantry, being incorrigibly mulinoas and
| insubordinate. will, Of course, prove cow
ards in The hour of danger, and they can
moi be permitted to march with this col
umn OF the army. They are dlsarmed
and detached from the regiment, and will
report TO Brevet Major Bachus, for such
dutv in the Castle ofSan Juan de Ulloa'
as may he performed 6y soldiers who are
found unworthy TO carry arms, and are
disgrace and a nuisance to the army.
By order of Brig. Gen. Gushing.
w. w. II. DAVIS, "A, A. D. D.
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other brigadier generals-captured II pie.
ces Of artillery, and killed and wounded
1900 OF the enemy. In storming this work
Gen. Pillow was, with his advancing for
ces, nobly and salIantly leading the assaui
when he was cut down by a grape-slot
which crushed his leg bone just above the
ancle Joint; but he made his men carry
him forward, in order 10 witness the con.
summation OF The most glorious victory
that has ever been achieved hy The Amer.
can arms; aud he saw the "stars aud
stripes" planted upon The citadel which
has so long bid defiance TO us. With
Chapultepec fell Two batteries at lis base,
on The side next the city, and Immediately
afterwards the city itself was ours; "HaiI
Columbia"
The effect OF these brilliant, successes, in
three successive battles, has been to place
General Pillow in d high position in the
profession of arms, and among The first
generals Of our country. He has shown
hmself.o be possessed Of military talents
of the first order, while he has established
a reputation for intrepedity and daring
which fears no danger. Though cut down
al the very foot Of Chapullepec, he had
himself carried forward, under a terrible
fire, and entered The work which he had so
uobly and galanty slormed, just as the
"slar span9led banner" Of his beloved
country was reared and Aoated gracefully
to the breeze over the walls of The castle.
In brilliaucy this achievement is unsur.
passed by this or any other army. was
myself an eye witness to the whole assault,
and speak what know; and they are the
common sentiments of the army. When
Gen. Scott came up to where General
Pillow lay upon wall Of The citadel, ,lwith
his leg badly crushed by large grape
shot, he exclaimed. "My dear General, /
thank God for your slorinus success. Your
country will cover you all over with honor
and will pour out lis heart in gratitude for
your distinguished salIanlry this day."
He is devoted to his division, and his
division is devoled 10 him; and many have
heard express their regret that they were
not attached 10 the command Of this hra:e
and mcriiorious officer, whom further, hon
ors await. Trul y yours,
VERlTAS.
1t gives US pleasure to slate, for The
qualification Of The numerous friends Of
General Pillow, that his wound is rapidly
recovering, and that he INDUCES The hope
of soon resuming his proper command.
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From ihe PendLelon Messenger; y; = J,
THE RAIL ROAD. ~ ~ ssli 9

A meeting of The Stockholders in ifis
Greenville Rail Road is to be held.ats
Newberry G. H., on the 18th of NovetrIS
Der when it is probable the route Wiis6s.3
decided.-It is important hat all who have s.
subscribed should appoint proxies 10 reps5Es
resent them, or they can have no voice @ It i
The selection. 3iSs 81 -
We adhere 10 the opinion heretofore EXT
pressed that if Columbia is fixed ons s'ass 4.
The lower terminus, the road wills.notsa'
louch either Abbevile or Anderson Disaas
tricts if built at all. 1t would be too cifsss
cui,ous and expensive. But if*Aiken SofeS
Hamburg should be substituted, the sroadas
will pass entirely through ,Edgeheld and
Abbeville, and iftaken TO the Plckeas lmessis
or within few miles Of il before dlverg,uegs.
10 Greenville, almost entirely through Ar
derson also. The proxies from this patts
Of the country would surely do swellftoa;
consider the advantages of this route.
We think it extremely doubtful whetheras:
the amount subscribed. with the conflictlngsS
opiuions, will secure the road undertthef5
charter, and we are clearly of,he opinlon,s
that the wisesl course would be to amend,3
or rather blend the two charters OF stheES
Greenville and Edgefield companies, at';
the next session. Ifhis cannot be efteeiedI
our best policy ION the west of; 3SuiudaiG5
will be to Join the latter a0ith all our n'eans,
in extending the road. A writer 10 iatei ts.is
number of The Charleston Mercury, urges,ss
very lorcibly, the advantages of the routess
west of Saluda. He gives the statistics
which appeared in our paper OF week.-mrs.
fore last, showing The vast superiorltyaIIlnss.
the production Of The western lover thes
eastern districts, bordering on, that rlysI,f5
and makes the following judcious obseres
vations - , ~; ~
"Let this general proposition 5be borneF
in mind as fundament one throughoots
the whole inquiry that that route tshouldss
be selected ,ukich ,Oitl,3 at The same fin'eSs
cost the least, attract the largestasu6scrp.s
ton, afford facilities to the largest 1dnds
most productive ertent of ofacoantry, and
} command the greatest amounted die'gst,
fand trarel. .1g =. y
The two. routes will be about the same
i in length, between 100 and i 10 miles.
The Aiken rout wouldcost the eleasf-.'
, Four-fifhs oft would bo along aridgge---ts,rs
. gentle a.cendings slope, abounding IN every. &
material, It's Iikecan3 scarcely De iound;
: in lheinalionas tgwonldsrequire7 BUT ogc|
3 small bridge, that across theeu uPp pe5i k3Hs
. i n n, &c, HniSfa II11
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dues. that they use theitabestsexertlon SIG q
nrocure names on said lists, and thatitheY
report the result oflheif efforts stog theif
Cnlouels previous to: the next 5sessionof
the Legislature and the Colonelss shall Is
Immediately transmit theaamoant collect
ed 10 our Senator in Colpmbia:t stias ssIsss l9,
Rrsolued, g. Tha,lhe Captains Of COM
pauies. after having made their reports OF
such amounts AS may be subscribed press
vious to the sitting Of the Legisiaturess sbs5
requested to continue using their best net g y
forts in obtaining subscriptions untlls llssuchs
lime as they may be calIedupou for a sss
cond report. =: !. 30, -, z sss
GILES D. MINIS. Secretary. 2 fiFss'ss y
Monday, Nov. |, ,2lS47. ishssts ssss'
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VERA CRUZ, Oct. II. 1917.


The northers have partially suhslded,
aud the large number of steamers that
were awaiting good weather to proceed 10
the Brazos and Tampico. have all succeed
ed in getting 10 sea. :.
Amongst The late arrivals oil troops IS
Captain Tilghman's company OF bn!tI-
more light artillery. They are a hne
looking set Of men, aud their Uniform re-
markabIy tasteful and neat, though almost
TOO fine for the rough usage it will be sub
iect to in campaign. They have been
supplied excellent horses and six beautiful
pieces of cannon, forges, caissons. &C., in
proportion. -.
Commodore Perry has taken up his
quarters temporarily on shore. Colonel
Wilson, who has been quite sick, has
entirely recovered and again entered upon
the duties of his station. Adjutan' Arthur
is also a, his post again. Colonel Miles
has also been upon his back for a few
davs, bull is now all righl again.
Our latest dates from Jalapa gives US nc
news excep, that Gen. Lane had lelt with
his command for Mexico.
II is reported that portion OF the Texa:
Rangers here will proceed in the interior
with Gen Pauerson's command, but II ha!
been generally understood that these
roops were sen, here TO assist in keepIn!
omen communications. Col. Hays has 90
vet arrived, though daily expected.
Captain Stephen Hoyt. Of The Massachu
|.selts regiment, has relieved Captain 5. M
pIummer, as assistant commissary oil sub
sis,ance, al this post. Captain Hoyt ma
i heretofore been attached TO Gen. Cush
;ins's staff, and tits reported that Captain
iPlummer will proceed TO Washington I
H., flo MaJO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03

Reriral at Greenrillc C. H.-Not long since,
there was a considerable revival Of religion at
Greenvie C. e.. and many persons oi the
highest responsibility, were baptized and re-
ceyed into the Church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03

The inside OF this wall was filled with
troops, who lay behind breastworks aud
large cypress trees from twelve to twenty
feet Finlt diameter-th same trees which
stoodthere in the days Of the. far.famed
Mon,ezuma himself. Again, half way
up The height was strong redan encir-
cling the whole front of the hill. which was
also filed with troops. The front Of this
hill below the redan was filled with mines
charged with powder, aud filled with
stones,,o be ,gnited the momen, or troops
should venture upon it. Above this reGan
was. an inner wall covering The crest of hill
with a wide aud deep ditch and coun,er
scarp. Inside this wall was the main
citadel, filled with troops, with eleven
pieces Of artillery, some Of them Of the
largest caIbre, which swept the summit Of
the hill aud the approaches upon every
side.
The strong and giant work hell our
army in check, and cramped our opera
tions in all practicable approaches to the
city.
in assaulliug one OF the ou,works the
smills'-General Worth lost, in killed and
wounded, on the 9Th instant, eight hund-
red and fourteen men,
Al length il became manifest to General
Scott aud the whole army that we could
proceed no further until this work was
carried, and it was resolved upon as last
desperate effort, upon which The very fate
Of our army depended. General Pillow
was sen, for by General Scott, and was
told, "This work must be taken" and
said that he had selected him 10 do The
work, aud asked emphatically if he could
take it. General Pillow replied that "he
would carry it, or be left dead upon The
d."-What a noble scnliment-how
glorious the result!
AT daylight on the morning Of the 18th
Pillow made his first movement by seizins
the Molino del Rey. lie held this place
that day under a heevy fire from Chapul-
tepec, aud with an immense body of the
euemy's lancers on his left flank and rear.
Dnring lhisday he thoroughly reconnoitred
the enemy's works, The approaches and
ground, 10 Chapultepec; and, at 10 o'clock
p. NJ, reported 10 Gen. Scott that he was
ready, and would assau, the work early
the next morning.
AT 3 o'clock, on the morning Of The 18th
having completed his dispositions, and Civ
en- his orders in person, he ordered the ad-
vance; and most nobIy did his galanl
command do their duty. They entered
the outer wall through Two narrow gate.
ways. entering into the mill and che small
breach which was protected by strong
sa1d-bag 5reastwork, under concentrated
fire into these aperlures from long line
Of the entrencherl enemy. They dashed
molly forward over breastworks, through
bitches and marches, 10 the foot of Cha
.pultepec-droye the enemy so rapidly up
the heighls, that he could not fire his mines
drove them from the redan, and into the
very citadel. and scaling The inner wall:
upon ladders, aud captured the principal
forlihcalion-taking 800 prisoners. among
whom was Maj, Gen. Bravo, who was ia
command, Brig. Gems. Montude, Arriega
Doraments, and Saldana, and killed Two
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03

get a new outfit before the season was
half over, A brisker, heavier trade was
never driven in Charleston, and large
par, oft is an entirely new trade which
has hitherto never sought our city.
These are good signs and herald me
coming of brighter day.-Charleston Epe'
Ne1Us.
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The Columbia South Carolinian-This e2-
celIent paper has thrown aside its old heading,
and come on, in new suit. The dress isvery
becoming and doubtless will attract scores Of
admirers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-11-03
From the N. .. Picayune. Oct. gil

Five days later from Vera Cruz,
The steamship James L. Day, Captain
O'Grady, arrived at late hour last night
from Vela Cruz, having sailed thence on
the 18th inst, with number .ol invalid
soldiers. Two died on the passage, viz !:
Richard 5eamish, l2Ih Infantry, on the
2Uth inst, and VIM. Miller, OF company
d. Vol,igeurs, on lie 23d.
There had been no later arrival direct
from The city of Mexico at Vera Cruz,
when the James L. Day left. We have
not even well authenticated rumor touch
ing Gen. Scott and his army.
The Arco Iris publishes communications
which have passed between Santa Anna
and Col. Childs, al alPuebla, and they are
translated by the Genius Of Liberty. We
suhjoin the correspondence
Communications betBecn Gen. Santa 4anu