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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-26
SMfTHvILLE. 9th M.pcv s ,o.

For 49,
sMiTHvILLE, a4th MARCH. lsa.
MY DEAR SlR-I am gong to write , g.,
words IN reply to an article that appeared y
the last Commercial (23d) upon TIE sub;ss.,
Gen. Taylors supposed defeat OF desp.s,.
situation.
TWAS well understood, when Gen O..
left for Mexico, that he carried with him :.
limited discretion in regard to the caun.;..
against Santa Anna. Nor is this unl;m;..,
power uncommon or improbable. On the con
trary, it is absolutely necessary Who .v.,
heard of campaign being successfully ~.
Quoted against an active enemy 1000 mil.
of. and that, too, by a cabinet of ciy;1;ou..
True it is, the Aulic council did dict.t. ~
campaign to the Archduke Charles, in 1,.,..
against Napoleon, and the consequence wa
he was beaten at all points-and lik. ,o.,,,..
must follow, whenever such cours. !, :.
tempted.
Let US suppose, for example, that II.
President undertook to tell Gen. Scott how ;.
attack Santa Anna. He directs the General.
march 10000 men against Vera Cruz, and
900 against San Luis Potosi Well, the G.,
eral proceeds to execute these orders, bu,
Santa Anna watches his adversary's now.
ments, and finds that he can't fight both tb.ss
armies. but he can crush the weakest one. and
proceeds to execute a movement for thi, M,
pose. Scott sees him, but cannot bulge an
inch to his weaker army's relief, because, for.
sooth, he has no orders to do so, but nus,
send off to the President for authority b.
fore this can reach him the small army Ia.
been destroyed.
No man of sense can, for moment. sun.
pose such orders could emanate from anv
Government. The General must have unlm.
tied powers within the district he has to con.
quer. or he cannot be expected to succeed
Napoleon, with all his foresight, never at.
tempted to plan campaign for his General,
in the Peninsula war-on the contrary he told
them to be governed by circumstances-to
fight or retreat as they might find it best-aud
the sovereign who does not thus instruct hs
Generals may expect to see his armies dis.
/ graced.
| Gen. Scott has authority to ask for as many
troops as he pleases, within certain limits, Of
course, and to attack Mexico where and how
he pleases--to direct his Generals to fight
where he wishes, and with as many troops as
he may deem necessary. Such power as this
has been delegated to him, and it is not de.
rogatory to the government that gave it. On
the contrary it shows that the President look.
ed upon the subject in the proper light Til.
Aulic council doctrine has been exp.oled long
ago, and, it is hoped, never to be revived, uH.
less Loring is President.
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Post Ofice-The Postmaster General has
issued new set of regulations in conformity
with the law passed at the late session OF Con
gress. The following are the most importan
to the public:
The frankling privilege, to the extent OF sen
ding and receiving written communications re
lating to their own business, not weighing O.
yer one-half ounce, is given to all Post Mas
tiers whose compensation did not exceed 500
for the year ending June aoth, 184s.
The commissions allowed Post Masters, or
letter postage, is 40 per cent where their an
nual receipts do not exceed 500; SO 13 OF
receipts between 500 and $500; 80 per cen
on receipts between $40O and 2,40o; owe
s2,4oo, l24 per cent +; and so per cent oil
postage OF newspapers, pamphlets, and maya
zines.
Transient newspapers, circulars, &c, are
to pay three cents an Advance and cannot bs
received free by deputy postmasters unde
their privileges.
Letters addressed to different person
cannot be enclosed in the same envelope o
package, Under penalty OF $40, unless sen
to foreign countries.
Letters, newspapers, &C., under on
ounce in weight, will 60 free to any person
in the army in service during the war will
Mexico, and for three months thereafter.
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From the Washington Union.
NEW MEXICO--FURTHER PARTICU.
LARS

BY the ST. Louis Union of the 9Th in
slant, we have received the following addi-
tional intelligence of the late disasters in that
quarter. We rejoice to hear that no appre-
tensions are entertained for the safety of our
army, and that there are strong probabilities
that the accounts received yesterday have
been somewhat exaggerated:
The rumors from Ne,r Merico-We have
published the rumors which were brought to
independence by party of traders on the LIST
instant, together with their apprehensions
and speculations on the subject, not doubling,
however, that there is less ground for alarm
than their representations would lead the pub
lie to believe. We have made due inquiries of
those gentlemen likely to form correct opin-
ions with repect to affairs in new Mexico, and
we find that they apprehend no danger to our
forces in that country. The last express from
Santa Fe informed US of the various military
movements in that quarter, and of the arrest
OF number of Mexicans charged with for
ming an insurrectionary plot. On the latter
subject, the letter of Lieut. Albert, which we
publish in another column, gives interesting
information, as well as upon other points.
Several American residents there are mar
ried to Mexican women, through whom they
would probably receive information of any
| pOt, III oCdSOu ~ pIcfCul cAC-
cution They have been there long enough
to understand the true character of the inhab-
tants, and to guard against threatened danger.
The information brought by the traders was
obtained mostly from Mexican sources, and it
seems that the alcade of Taos was playing a
deceitful part, giving different versions to diff
ferent persons. 1t may be that there had been
an outbreak and some assassinations at Taos,
which is about seventy miles, we believe, on
this side Santa Fe, and 40 from Bent's Fort.
We do not know the exact position of Los
Vegos, but understand that it is on this side of
the Taos mountain, near its foot, and not far
from Taos. At the latter place the inhabitants
are in degraded condition, scarcely half civ.
ilized, and might be excited to murder without
difficulty AsGov. Bents family reside at Ia
os. 1t is supposed that during visit there he
may have been murdered, together with the
prominent Americans with him. The Mexi-
cans have been so long accustomed to regard
the assassination of governor as a complete
revolution, that they may have killed Gov
Bent, Mr. Lee. the Sheriff, and other officers
But no one here seems to suppose it probable
that there has been general insurrectlonary
movement in New Mexico. Our forces il
Santa Fe are considered too numerous to rem
der The success of such plot probable Ths
whole disposable force in the army of tn,
north must have been about 1000 men,
, There were two regiments numbering upwards
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The news of the retreat of Gen. Taylor
rests entirely upon Mexican reports. Tampi-
co has been overrun with rumors of all kinds
in regard to a coalition between the forces of
Santa Anna and Gen. Taylor. Mr.. Kendall,
in the several brief letters from him which we
now publish, scans these rumors. In the
postscript TO his letter of the 6th-the post
script being written early on the morning OF
the 7th-he announces that Gen. Taylor has
fallen back, and without an action, in so con-
ddent manner that we place very great rell-
ance upon his news.
The Mexican papers, however, say that
Santa Anna had cut off his retreat by lnterpo-
sing the forces OF Gen Minon and Tortejon.
The revolution in Mexico rests upon much
stronger grounds, and there can be no doubt
about it.
The following is the Postscript alluded to
in the above article from the Picayune. The
Editor places great importance in what it says
P. S-March THE report of the revolu-
ton in Mexico is correct-the National Guards
joined the clergy. Salas is President. Santa
Anna at the head OF the Army Papers by
next vessel.
Gen. Taylor has had no fight, but has tal-
len back upon Saltillo and Monterey.
We make the following extract from let.
ter written by Mr.. Lumsden, one of the Ed.
tors OF the Picayune now at Tampico, under
date of the 5th of March:
We are just on the eve OF great battle a
Vera Cruz, if the Mexicans make the stanC
there it is expected they will, and of course
it would be the policy of Santa Anna to des
tract, as much as possible, our operation
Hence this fictitious publication of intended
operations. But tell you it comes too late
Our forces are already gone-with the excep
ton of Gen. QuitmaE's and Gen. Shields brig
ades-to batter down the walls and defence'
of Vera Cruz. These brigades-Quitman'
and Shields sail in the course of to
morrow and the next day. Look out for new
of the fall of the castled city in few days.
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FROM MEXICO.

BY way OF Tampico, the N. O. Picayune
has received dates from the city Of Mexico to
the 9th Feb; the substance of which is
confirmation of the revolution in Mexico
We cannot give any more extracts to-day, be-
yond those that will be found in our columns.
In fact wehave given all that is OF much inte,
rest
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From the New Orleans Picayune, March Is.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.

By the annexed letter from Col. Curtis,
commanding at Camargo, it will be seen that
call for large number of volunteers is to
be made for the defence of the Rio Grande.-
We have no time for comment.
HEADQUARTERS, (Camargo,) March 2, 1s47.
Sir Il send an officer to Headquarters, al
Washington. making a requisition on the Pre-
sident of the United States for fifty thousand
SIX months volunteers. All communication
has ior several days been cut of between this
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Toll imports, 2,453,736 5,o4o,541 2,5s6,s

Toll imports, 2,453,7a6 5,o4o,541 $3.50, so5
Married.-At Providence, R. |. on the 9th
inst. Mrs. Abigail Atwood, in her Goth year.
to Nicholas R. Gardiner, Esq. in his 10th
year, being his fifth wife. There were pre-
sent his children, grand children and great
grand children.
Wagons, with loads of 1900 pounds. eros
sed the Hudson river opposite Albany, on the
ice, on Wednesday morning last.
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nr-We have to offer an apology today Tor
the want of Editorials. The absence OF the
Editor since Sunday last, on business connec-
ted with the Journal, will explain the whole
matter. We have, however, endeavored tc
give our readers the best reading matter the
times afford; and although our news from
Mexico is not of that nature which is calcu-
lated to excite JOY, still we know our readers
are anxious 10 peruse the many reports in cir
in Mexico. Every thing of interest will be
found in Cur columns to-day.
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place and the army above, and see no ade-
quate relief this side of New Orleans: re,
quest you, therefore, to call out ten thousand
men of this character of troops, and | antici-
pate they will be recognized under the call OF
the President.
AS fast as any considerable force can be
accumulated. let them be forwarded to Brasos
Santiago. All troops, as far as practicable,
should be armed before leaving the United
States, and the officers commanding companies
should take in charge ammunition enough to
distribute, in case of emergency, forty rounds
at least
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
SAMUEL r. CURTIS, Col Cong.
To the Governor of Louisiana.
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Duplin, N. c., March, ls47.

Catching Loose Horses in the Mountain
near San Luis The horses were driven
the edge of precipies which was quite per-
pendicular, and which over-hung toTrsf!'
and we formed a semi-circ3e about them WINE
the poems began TO catch them with the 'ass0'
which they were much afraid of. The nor
ses were so crowded and scared that e.
pected they would have all been over the PEs.
cipice. At last the hind legs Of one hOIS'
went over the cliff, and he hung in most - =.
traordinary manner by the fore-legs: win LIN ~,
nose resting on the ground. as far from AN
as possible, to preserve his balance. AS SuvJ
as we saw him in this situation, we ailo".t
the other horses to escape, and in mOn ns,
the peon threw his lasso with the most o.;
prising precision, and it went below the S o.,
mails tail like the breeding OF harness ~,
then all hauled upon it and at last llfteu -.
horse, and succeeded in dragging him uP
During the whole time he remained quIe'' S ~,
to all appearance, perfectly conscious tnaI =" n
slightest struggle would have been la'0.
him. We then mounted our fresh horses 20 20
although the path over the mountains wAs III
steep and rugged that we were occasl0II .x.
obliged to jump foot or two from one ioo..
to another, we scrambled along, with inc Yen zen
horses before us, at the rate OF nine =, .,,s
miles an hour-Sir Francis HEADS jour-
across the Pampas.
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Yours very tru y,
Written for the Journal
THE DUPLIN COUNTY BARD,

THE DUBLIN COUNTY BARD.
or rEsRuAHr l4TH, lS47.
In Kinsplle" where the lands not high,
The reason can't tell you why,
Unless because tie lands beloic,
Where reeds upon Goshen" grow;
There, where you'd scarce expect to find
A man Of an exalted mind,
There ives indeed famous poet,
Who has much wit and likes to shew it;
Virgil, Dryden. Homer. Pope,
With such genius could not cope:
His sonnets truth and wit combine,
With poetry in every line.
He gives them such exquisite touch,
They'd cause perchance Moore to blush;
But, his person far "unshines
The wit of his poetic lines:
This poets hair Is not black, nor white,
Nor red, nor auburn. but tits quite
4 colour which l can't portray,
When he's present. or away,
His teeth're not pea'ly nor yet,
Like eastern Indians. painted jet,
But of shade between say mellow,
Charming. sweet tobacco yellow:
His chicks are of that doubtful hue,
Between red and Prussian blue;
And if must the truth obey.
Why must say his eyes are grey;
But oh! has form cannot skip,
He'd rather I'd the other slip,
Than fail to give his mien. his gait,
And how he walks in manly state;
In height he is than Tom Thumb higher,
But not so tall quite as Goliah,
For when he's standing, though he's eIds't
He's scarcely taller than my shoulder;
In girth he's less than some folks,
But not so little as his jokes;
He's not so very straight, hut then,
He is'as straight as some men,
Who are no straighter. On nv word
I've not said Of him half third.
I'd like to, but the printer says
He'll net print heightened lovers lays;
So must say to this " Kinsville friend.
Before bring this to its end,
That still live OH Goshen's bank.
Wandering through .he reeds 90 rank,
Where will ever proudly meet
A poet with such poetic feet;
And I'll try to drop my frown and smile,
And prove that I'm not " full Of guile"
Ill try indeed to chase away
The gloom of that a." December day"
That settled round his brow when he
Last wrote from Kcnansvillc to me;
But faith can't. when reflect,
My hapless fate with his connect;
For BY the wise it is wisely said.
4 poet should not a poetess wed.
MAID OF GOSHEN
Duplin, N. c., March, ls47.
Totrb;no Tooep Horses IN the M0unt1
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WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday. March 90. is47.

Messrs. Mason 5c Tuttte. 80 lillian street.
;:2.rchants' Errhange, NeiD York, are our a"
tortsed agents. for this paper. 8" Mas edy'
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The TENTH CoMpANY.-We see it stated in
the papers that Lieut.. Col. Fagg has succeeded
in forming the 10th company of volunteers.
If this be true, the Regiment is now full
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REcRr1rING.-Capt. Fremont having been
ordered to Old Point Comfort, Lieut.. Cantwell
has superseded him, at this place, in the Co.
pacity OF Recruiting Officer. See his adver-
in to-day's paper.
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The tariff and the ruin"-We extract
the following from the money article of the
New York Tribune violent federal paper :
The business of the custom house, from the
lst to the 9Th March, inclusive, presents the
following results, as compared with the same
period last wear:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-26

TIE Better WGy-Che sons of the poor die
rich; while the sons OF the rich die poor
What encouragement to toll through life in ac-
curing wealth to ruin our children. Better
10 go with QUE money as we go along edu-
cate our sons---ensQFe their virtues by habits
Of industry and study. and let them iake care
Q: ti.ea.ss!Yes
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of 900 each two batalions of 500 each;
two infantry companies of 100 each three
comnanies of United States dragons, and the
Iaclede Rangers, besides the officers, team
sters. traders. artiiicers, &C. At previous dates,
Col. Doniphan had with him about 600 men,
and 4 reinforcement of less than 500 had been
ordered 10 ioin him. The Mormon battalion
was on its route to California, and 100 men ac-
companied Gen. Kearny to California. So
that. after due allowances are made, Col. Price
could not have had under his control, at or
near Santa Fe, less than 500 men-a force
sufficient to crush any instruction which
might be planned. Besides, the Notifications
erected at Santa Fe under the direction OF Lieu
tenants Emery and Albert, would enable our
men to hold out against superior force, II II
could be raised against them. The Mexicans
have no cannon or ordnance in that region,
with which to attack fort.
In review of the whole matter, with all the
information we can gather from the best
sources, we are inclined to the opinion that in
the worst aspect of the case, nothing serious
has occurred there, except, perhaps, the as
sassination of Gov Bent. the Messrs. Lee, and
the friends who were with them at Taos; and
that all apprehension for the safety of our ar
nv is wholly unnecessary. The urgent ap-
peal of the independence Expositor and our
correspondent, for more troops, although die
tated by patriotic impulses, is rather prema.
ture. Indeed, it would be impossible at this
season of the year, to march regiment across
the plains In few days We shall have
more reliable information, until the receipt OF
which we can see no cause for apprehension
as to the safety of the volunteers. 1t is nat.
ural that those who have kindred and friends
in New Mexico, should feel uneasy at the ex'
citing rumors published, but if they will ex
anime calmly all the attending circumstances
their fears will vanish.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREsIDENT.-SInce
our last, we have received the Union with the
following appointments
Edward Cantwell, of North Carolina, to be
ID Lieutenant in the 18th Infantry.
E. n. Sanders, OF North Carolina, to be I'd
Lieutenant in the 18th Infantry
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LATEST AND IMPORTANT FROM
TAMPICO.


The Southern Mail came through Yesterday
with dates from New Orleans to the 18th inst
1t will be seen from the article we COPY be-
low from the Picayune, that the news is high.
ly interesting:
LATE FROM TAMPICO.
Departure Of Troops from Tampico-G CARR.
son Of the city-Retreat of Gen. Taylor up.
on Monterey-Mdtipl'city Of MEXICAN ru-
morS-RevOlmion IN Merico-Erp,lsion OF
Gomez Earr,ds
The schr. Home, Capt. Kenney, arrived ear
ly this morning from Tampico, having lef
there on the 9Th inst. She went outside the
bar day or two earlier, but brings our letters
to the morning of the 7th.
1t. G. Barry, of the LIST Infantry, came pas
senger on the Home. We learn from him tina
all the troops intended for the South had sail
ed from Tampico. A force OF about 1000
men has been left to garrison Tampico, viz
the Baltimore battalion, the Louisiana yolun
teers under Col. De Russy, and one company
Of the 81 Artillery under Lieut.. F. O.. Wyse
The whole force is under the command o
Col: Gates, 81 Artillery.
The two most important features OF the new
by this arrival are, first, the retreat of Gen
Taylor upon Saltllo and Monterey without
general action; and secondly, revolution il
Mexico, with the expulsion of Gomez Farria
! HON power.
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FROM TAMPICO.

The brig Ann Still has arrived in the river
from Tampico, having sailed on the Sd inst.
Col. Stamford, of the 9Th Reg U. 5. lntan-
try, came passenger from Tampico in the Ann
Still, in consequence of injuries received at
Tampico during the embarkation OF his Regl-
ment. He fell into the hole of one of the YES
sells, broke two of his ribs and otherwise in
jured himself He is, however, we are hap
py to learn, recovering, although slowly.
Editorial Core: pondence ofthe Picayune.l
TAMP1co, Feb. %, 1878 O'Clock, P. Nj.
This morning the u S. steamer Edith, from
Brasos Santiago, with Gen. Worth and staff
and two companies of troops on board, touch
ed off the bar at the mouth of our river, COM
ing to anchor two miles outside, and sent de-
spatches up to Gen. Patterson. went down
with a friend and saw Gen. Worth; found
him in good health and fine spirits. The f.
dith being bound for Lobos Island, sailed on
her course at half past P. M. By the E.
learn that at least ten ships are on their way
from the Brazos to this place. to take troops
down.
The U. S. steamer Alabama, now lying in
the stream opposite this city, is to sail to-
morrow with Gen. Patterson, staff and troops.
The steamer Virginia, with Gen. Pillow, do.
If the transports on the way here from the
Brazos arrive, it is possible that by the last OF
this week all the forces 10 leave will have
sailed.