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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

The Conimodore Immediately gave the order In hoo,
quarters, aud proceeded with Llent. Comd'p Sid,."
Smith hee 10 the engine room, To ascertain the -
and Of the fre.-Ihe officers and crew nr
repared by divisions 10 their stations for ex,na,;y
the fire. Preparations at once made e., Al lug
he magazine. aud lines Of men formed TO pass VT,
buckets fom the gangway aud pbri To the deck H..
the bollers.ir under which the smoke was risiuu ~,
getting up Of steam was accelerated Command The &
erul ad ol The engine in pumping water when il ,;I
be needed, and thus make fire fight first The n,,s
and fire Engines, which day before had b "lP
with their h s.. examined and found in orde, vi
quickly rgg and streams of water poured in III, dr."
Of the smoke. 1t was the Conjecture oil the eny,n
that The felt above the BOILERS ON fire. and WAS '
ting the deck above 1.-THE deck above the boilers s"' .
promptly scntiied, and the water directed ihrmyh ~,
holes thus made. NV
THE letter goes into details here to show how II.
caty Of the fire was ascertained. Il was fmut IN J.
in the centre Of the coal bunk and was evidently A..
of spontaneous combustion The next night fir. No.
round in the other bunk
Nothing could be finer than the display Of order ,;.;
line aud high moral courage exhibited hy every NM,
boy in The Mississippi. throughout this appalling s.rn~
At time the heat and smoke in the enoine ns,
pefcepthy increasing in defiance IF the efforts n,. =,
arrest the progress of fire which was expected ev.rr
ment To break Out in flames still more unconouer,ho H.
in this ship, loaded with powder and shells filed t
tuzed. nothing was seen but ofer snbolination and
universal effort OF each to perform with zeal his alos
duty. ''''u
Prisoners Escaped. The Pensacola Gazette learns a,
the sclr Excellent. at that port from Tainpco thar cy
Of the Kentucky prisoners. taken with C. NJ Cav ."'
capped IRON the city Of Mexico and arrived in 1,n.
just previous to the sailing ofthe f.. They LET, CAM
Clay and the other prisoners still in the CITY anil hp'
SAW while there Mid Rogers atdlflrent times ~
travelled without nocsiation the whole distance o IT,,
main road 10 Iampico. VI ''e
From our verbal Inquiries. we learn that Gen. Scott
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
From The Baltimore american.

An escape from the system Of Pres dent making which
gave us the present incumbent would be regarded, gener
ally, we think, as fortunate event.
Unless the President be man Of capacity. honest,
and firmness the country is governed by factions which
use him as mere agency. The Constitution unques-
uunahy contempates that the President sho, Id be in
tegral personality adequate. himself perform his APP
propriae functions Chez Magistrates that he should
have Judgment intelligence and decision and the great
Of the people always desire have such Pres.
dent.
For the purposes Of faction however, the more nearly
President apProxlmatcs To nan Of straw, the better.
The faction desires 10 rule it only do with Pres
den who has not ability or energy take his duties and
responsibilities into his own hands
Now Gen. Taylor will be every inch a President
here Is no mlsaking the sturdy simplicity Of his char
acer. What he thinks II his duty do that he will do
and there Is an end His obligations will be to the
Constitutions his aim the good of the People. His posi-
ton, unshachled by pledl free from the ntusons of
personal petensons and firm in the public confidence,
viii thus the easily enable to impress the hon
esty aud yigour oi his character upon his admins
ration
That Gen. Tayor's accession to the Presidency will
be hailed with clamaiions all over the country, be-
eve as truly that his administration will justify the
popular admiration and regard which precede il. The
people, says the Louisville Courier, shave witnessed
long enough the evils Of political annosity," and then
adds
They wish the causes removed. They desire q
higher and better order Of things. They are anxionsy
looking Tor return o the honest simplicity and patriot
ism u the earlier days of the Republic. They helieve
General Taylor the only living. the power Of VIII Sc
name will be able to bling about the desirable rein
ton. They III him the elements Of a great and Il
good man, whose wisdom and frmness are attesed by
noble deeds And the high position he now occupies,
connected with party pledged faction but ready
TO serve his country when his country shall call him
will place him, if possible, yet higher in the affections
OF The people, and and and still new usre 10 his already
brilliant fame
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
LATER FROM VERA CRI'Z

Arrival OF Dcspatches-Anoher Battle at Tubasco -
Arrival OF American Prisoners from AleNico-Narrow
Escape ct the United States Steamer Missss pp from
Destruction by Fire.
The L. >. brig w ashngton arrived below Mobile ON
the l2lh inst. IN eight days from Anton lizardo with
It, Rogers, of the Navy, bearer OF dispatches to Wash
'ngion We copy the following interesting news from
the Mobile Register and Journal
we are indebted 10 LII. K gers for the information
mat on The morning before the Washington sail d the
Gamer ken arrived from lobasco bringing intelligence
mat shortly after Com Perry left IoblscJ Commander
b9eoW "h' had been left IN charge Of that post wen,
Out about sz miles from the town aud attacked an, M,
u ron' largely superior force OF the Mcxicans with the
loss OF two killed aud some SIX wounded Tin, Nex;o.,
loss not ascertalned. Lieut.. Rogers understands ,h
NeAcans were commanded by Col Garcia and that tbo
numbered some SIN hundred. Com RocI MS conm,nd
consisted OF some three hundred sailors and marines
oom' Perry was prepared 10 sail tor 'robasco Notbinc
later mad been heard from Gen Scott and there was ne
news at Vera Cruz. TIE Raran and the Potomac. ,he
foh iohasco and the latter from Vera Cruz had
~, here were lying at Anton Lizarda the steamships
pp' and Vixen, andthe ships Albany. German.
Town, John Adams and Decatur The health nf tho
squadron was good. The Washington left Antnn 1.r
do on the evening othe Ith inst
wear Indebted alsn to 1t. ROGERS far the E lo,i,
account OF hFe on bard the steamship Mississippi.
on the night OF the ID July, about ten O'clock sbortlv
i 'ne ohiefs and crew OF the Mssiss pp had turned
~ an alarm was heard from the engine room from ono
% e engineers, calling earnestly to the remen IN hrn
pnHes OF water The order had shortly befre been
~ 70 nave steam at daylight, and The fires had inst been
h"'u'u smoke was at the same time seen In rise rr,rr
ne heIghbofhood OF the steam chimney and , snpI nf
F''s "ooo' was IeFcep'ble throughout the ship
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
LENEn IAAlnR

The letter which we published a iC.w days ago Gom
thu Balnm Parrot. coHcefaint Gen 1ayla politics.
j. thus referred toby the Washington Correspondent ut
The New York ,oun al If Commerce. Nho gives H.
Of the writer Of the letter Of oaanry AID Of the
gentleman 10 whom 1t was lnsssd. aud Mho Wrote the
answer which appeared In the palr.t:
a letter addressed, since the late session. by Mr.
Dixon II. Lewis to Col. Bae Pey,pu Of New Orleans
making inquiries rcaii,e T. he political views Of Gen
fayWT in regard to questions IN which the State
Rghi's party took a dep interest Air iewis. IN his
letter, which is not published sid that II Gen Taylor
views on these subjects siund he would support
hun for tho Presidency, eyen Il he wefs Wing
s'60l Peytou had recently served uHder Gen laylur
with The Louisiana volunteers. aad Mas Known to share
largely ia his esteem aod confidence lie was also known
a distinguished pollutan. having been promneu,
member Of Congress formerly, from Tennessee 1hl-
gentleman Is the au,hur Of The letter IN reply 10 Nr
lewlss questions. lie Dies profess 10 speak by au
ihltiy. lie disclans That Bui he correctly state.
the sole ground on which Gen. Tavot would consent I,
he candidate it is 10 he presumed that he is equally oo
rect Ia other respects
MIR. Lewis was highly delighted wi,h his reply an,
gives To il full faith. Il Is Mr. l. sdeelared opinion. tia
Gener1 Taylor viii be Supported by all the Southern
Siales."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.

The last Baltimore Patriot publishes at length the re
port of the committee of the Board of Directors of the
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road which recommends that
the law passed at the last of the Virginia Ieois
lluc authorizing the extension of the road To " heel
ing should be accepted by the Company S. that if The
stockholders shall concur in the arrangements made To
which the corporate authorities OF Wheeling have area
dy given their assent the great question of the right Of
,cay, which has agated the Western part of the State
for several years, and occupied much of the time OF
jar Legislature will b finally settled The Patriot
thinks there no doubt tat the stockholders will cree
to the arrangement. and likewise that the money will be
at raised TO 90 on energetcllly with the work.
Appended to the Report estimates of the cost Of
sructins the road fon Cumberland, now It's western
terminus. Ivy Mr. Latrobe as follows:
To Wheeling $5.t52,10
To Grave Creek SOB oo1
To Fishing Greek 4q16olO
The estimate of Joshua Knight. Esq distinguished
Engineer. Of the cost to Wheeling is S5oOs. ia
nearly half million more than that of Mr. Iatrobe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
From The ~ q. .NaioHah
SERIOUS QUESTIONS FOR MIR. BUCHANAN

lsi Were you moi. rs well as Mr.. Polk. informed by
letters, that II Gen Taylor moved his olces aud took
position opposite Maiamoras collision would take place
and were not these letters from such a source as YOU
conld MT and did not las subsequent pruve) dis
cndi, ihemi Hare you mol tirs ktias file among
Tie pirate papers Of He Department # Statel aud dld
you nol refuse last winter To give copes OF theml
I'll. Were yuunot shuwn the correspondence of Gen.
Arista with gentleman Of high standing in the United
States, who had filled important diplomatic office
in Mexico. n which Gen Arisla stated that the Govern
ment oftic United States could gel by treaty or p0-
r,ase to the line ofhe Rio Grande?
Sd. Were you not shown note of Gen. Arisla's in
which he stated that # the government Of the United
States acquired title by purchase treaty 10 the Rio
Grande, the provinces Of ramaulpas 81 Leon and b
catecas would mite Themselves ieih Iegas and come
into ihe eotederdey he United States Is the let
Ter alluded 10 above on file in your department.
4th. Were YOU not informed BY an express dect from
the camp of Gen Arisa, that the Government of Mex
leo would receive Commissioner to settle The boundary
question, but would not receive Minister, and
Mr. Sde off his useless md after you received
iheexpess from Arstas camp! Have you got the let
Ter sent by that express your possession and Others
subsequently, written, by the hand from New Or
Ieans2
9Th. Did yen not have several private interviews in
Washington, with the gentleman who the express
from Arsas camp. in which you thanked him in behalf
OF the UaeJ oiaes for the ices he had rendered
,ie government, aud did you not well Mr. Pol&,
entirely appOyeoi his yewsl and did you not endeayor
10 deain him IA Washington, 10 avail yourself Of his pres
ence and informafioni
olh Did you not, al { abinet Council lay before the
members the Whole correspondence. and did you
with Hon X. J. NNalker. and other members Che
ION john y. Mason dissenng) thai The time for az
gressre measures the part OF the United States had
arrived; and did not the Hon r. j. Walker al that
ing PROPOSE PLAN SURROGATE MEXICO WITH A
STANDING AMY OF 5000 MEN.
sib Have you not been urged by men in and out of
power 10 produce the letters alluded above 10 relieve
YOU Of the charge Of acting with dupcity towards MIR
Polk. and pretending gnorlpce Of the facts contained
la The correspond nee we have called for!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

MEXICO. way =, iflN-
wrote 10 You on the 9Th Il febuars. The Of my
departure for peroie since wiich tine have had 10
unpannniiy of sayiur one Wuid tn you how" yen
bss been very anXUs ahoni me. mofe especially as IN"
siiiuu aud circumstance dfmy capture tslefmnod TINS
government 10 rcrald mo.asa SPY. think can now
assure you that you may anish all such fears; fhcr in
quisi.ions have prJNes my condemnation would be
,pposed To al rults Of civilized warfare My situation
has been crli, and nov leeh lael to with ain
iu feelings. lqive you a mere ssnoIss 81 my wander
iags and prvatous.
On The evening fhe 10Th oi fehnafy. | arrived al
peroie under tho surveillance Of sfong eseurt.
i'm neiiarly loc mp in frlnrn looking apartment
paved with brick, and without one slnec article Of fur
nnure. passed that night upon tie flor. without the
covering Ola cloak even, IS well rs the Two following
Nv baggage WIS srnt 10 me from ien CrNl, hut the
coach Was robbed, audi lost II ali with more than $50
in nauey.
purchased other cl dhes here and proceeded towards
Mexico. Ga nay route Was rohbed eieYefy thmg and
arrived 10 The capital wthon cent aud with. appar
ol Though the interference Of salne d.w foreigners
was put on NY parole and allowed the liberty Of the
eiis. viii here add, have not received any support
fr5n this government
Such is a mere outline ,fmy harlsbi1s- the a.
prehens Of being shot as SPY sepebduood tn them
You 3, once see ~bathas teen my position and the
nature Of my feelings. Such has teen my treatment
that learned yesterday r9nan American paper puJ!.s,J
in Vera Cruz the Pr sdenl Las ati special instruction,
10 Gen : ,oii in rclortnca 10 rclaliaioiy course.
Your letter 81 January -, my deal have received
and determined W refuse your generous trr, winch al
eced ne sgocihy hu rs am without an, other ncans
Isl lost everything ia TIE Somefs and have twic,
ser been r1hb.d 81 III except tn clothes un my back
am compelled t0daN on you. although mus uuN Hing
H. | feel ccnain do not lmpst upon ar kndnc., il
ding so.ior You would prelel sush stePfahor than
should 50 sulor
How long may be here is subject # snunisc.
have aiunrs boca three days viii vi thing to cat
ragged aud cold.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
" e w ING GOODS
f.. FR'hNKLN, JR.,
LYNCHBURG Va.

LfNCHBURG Va,
now receiving and opening fine assortment of
SPRING AND SU.H.NER GOODS.
among which will he found every description Of Dry
Goods. including Gnghams, Lawns Organizes NIuslios
Cambrcs, Bareges. Silks fasho able Shawls Handket-
chiefs fihfons. Laces Edgng, Hosiery, Gloves, &C..
together with fine assortment ofClohs Cassin res ard
'esings and all Other articles Of the lates, stylc snita
Die ir Ladies' aud Gentemen's wear; to
animation OF which he invites his friends and the
public, generally He assures all who may honor him
with call hal no pains shall be spared furnish theA
with the y .flHs II snAls a I'd at rs low prices
they can be had elsewhere; +. +. JR.
April tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
J. Il. & X. CANAL.

The Board ofDirecrors of HE James River and Kanaw
ha Canal at It's recent session in this city gave the con
tract Tor building the several dams west of Lynchburg
Mr.. John Eaton. Of Ohio who among numerous comppt
itors. the lowest bidder. We understand that MIR
F.. brings with him the highest testimonials His bid.
within the estimates of the Engineer: and il il bc
loved therefore that the cost of the Canal Buchanan
Will not exceed the amount appropriated by the Legsa-
tune lOr that PURPOSE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

Mr.. Duncan, an African traveller. presented paper at
late meeting of the Royal Geoes >hical Society Of
London. containing account OF Journey into
the interior OF Aie 400 miles, where European had
ever been. lie was kindly treated by the king of De
honey, who promoted his views. Among other things
DIR. Duncan gives novel details of this kings military
establishment. His body guard consists Of f0O women
armed with mushes, short sabres and clubs This
guard is also differed by women aud the officers are SO
lected principally account OF their height and bodily
dimensions, corpuleney being absolutely essential SO that
in fact. they all persons OF considerable weight
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
BRANCH EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA At
ALEXANDRIA,

The anch of the Exchange Bank of Virginia in this
place, duly organized Saturday last b, The unan-
imons election OF Robert Jameson as President and
john ooas Cashier and the other former officers of the
Farmers Bank nj AcNanda 10 the corresponding offices
III the present Bank
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

We informed by the Alexandria Gazette the rite
of Ordination to the Office Of Deacon was administer
ed on Friday last in that town several graduates OF
the Episcopal Theological Seminary, by Bishop Meade
The ordination sermon preached by Bishop Cobbs
OF Alabama, (ionnerly of Bedford Va)
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
B.3CON IND LARD.

BACON IND LARD.
VIE Subscribers have in store.
Il l33 0u0 lbs family cured Bacon,
10000 lbs. leaf Lard,
which they purchased before the late advance in prices
ana as they are determined effect sales particularly IN
vie iuse IN want TO examination of their stock, DC
ore purchasing, as they will be enabled to offer greater
inducements than those who have purchased recently
small advance upon cost is all they ask.
July Its BRYANT & TINSlEYs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

The Court of Appeals for Western Virginia com
menccd It's session in l.ewisburg the 9Th inst Pres
ent Judges Allen, Baldwin and Daniel
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
POLICE .N'OTJCE


A ii. Dogs that shall be found running at larpe.
"A within this town, without collars as required Inv
The I'd section o! an Ordinance imposing taxes en- Doos
VIII be considered as dsowned, aud killed wherever
they found.
WM b. BROWN, Police Master
July 22--ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

The celebrated race horse, American Eclipse, died al
the farm OF Json Yates, near Shelbyvlle TeLn ON the
lob inst, in his thirty fifth year.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Wa hington. April IS. 1917

(rRANsL.roN)
10 ms ereeac"cy The Secretary # State Of The United
States Of .iaeriea
FErrRtL PN.cr. June %, 1917
The Undersigned, Minister olln,emal Foreign Rela
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
AMHERST .IC.7DEMY.

.LuHERST .lC.3DE.MY
VIE ncXt term Of this School, miles north east Of
4 Amherst Court House, will commence the 9th
August, and conlinne ) months The undersigned is
graduate. and has had several years experience teach
Ing As to his abilities, he wu.,d refer the public to
DR.. James Powell Mr.. James Ku,,h, W. S. 4 J. ID.
Turner, OF Amherst, Mr.. John Bair Of Lynchbury and
James Cali, Esq, of Fluvanna.
Terms Of IhHion-$l so per month for English;
W w for higher branches and 81 80 Tor the Classics
Board IN the neighborhood s. 90 per month.
o. Post Office, New Glasgow
ROBERT w. WATTS, A. Is.
July l0-2w it
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

I HAVE FOR SALE and halt miles above the town
L OF I.ynchburg, in Amherst county,
FIVE HUNDRED AND sixty 3CRES OF
super iOr l. Il n d,
one hundred and fifty of heavily tim bered the balance Of
IN good state OF cultivation with all the necessary buildings,
and iarrss creek, large bold stream that Trough the
land furnishes water power Of immense value. bargain
can be had and all the Crop Stock, Tools &c &c the
place and immediate possession desired will take NE
GoES in payment, exchange for lands Viz
gina For information apply To s. Woodroo Thomas Diar
or IA b. Iownley, OF lynchburg speedy sale is desired
June Jim il GEO. w PETTY JOHN,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

Fourth fJply Ia .Herico. Capt Merfct ,ofthe Ora
goons. was the Header Of the Declaration at Matimoras
spd led.e RICE Garland. the Orator.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

The father If Midshipmau Rogers has lately received
the iall5wng letter from that ,ilieetAeng the frst
Authentic Intelligence had Of han since he left Vera
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26

HNiE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the eli
L zens of Lynchburg and Vicinity, that he has JUS
received from the Northern cities a fine assortment o
PATCHES AND JEUELRY. viz:
Fine Gold, full lewelled Levers. hnntsmans case and
some single case Gold a'cheS fun jcweled; Detached
Anchor. do do do dn Gold Fen
Chalns,a fne selection of Ladies and Gentlemens breast
Pins busom Buttons, fine gold finger Rings Of the latest
fashions Silver and Gold Pencils Gold and Silver Spec
,aeIes' fine Gold and jet Ear Rings; Cora,s aud Neck
lace, OF different kinds and qualities.
T. S.-Al, work entrusted to my care will meet with
prompt attention. Old Gold and Silver taken in eN
change for new work.
May lO--w3ni if CHARLES FVApD
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
Gop.so L,nrary-uenico, June %, 1917.

Z,
Mo.r rvoELLrNr Sins by order Of his excellency,
the President dd interim Of the republic, AZ resolved
council Of II uisors have the honor place in the
baud Of your cNcolences that you may submit the
sovereign Congress. at It's first meeting, copy Of the of
fetal addressed by the Secretary State Of the Uni
ted Stus to this government under date OF the 18th Of
Apr last which he declares thai the President Of that
republic intends 10 despatch missioner, 10 the
hcadq artcrs Of the army operating IN Mexico. Nicholas
T. Inst. Esq, with full powers Ia conclude dcinillve
treaty of peace with the Mexican United States.
likewise transmit u your excelencies. for communi
cation 10 iho sovereign Congress. copy of the
which the most excellent President resolved. in a
ell 1l ministers. To have undo 10 The aboye mentioned
note MS eAcc'rncy ieong assured that the august
semhy 10 which is reserved the determination the
Affair 10 which the present munlcation relates will
despatch II with the pronpiness and wisdom to be
peced from It's patriotism and It's distinguished enghten-
mcn
repeat 10 your oxcclIences, this OCCASION the as
suran' es Of my high consideration.
DOMINGO lBARRA.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-26
IMPORTANT

Correspondence between the Secretary Of State and ia
AleAcan government, relative to the mission VI Mr.
IT!st.
An erirA Of the Republican, II Mexico, Of The 2Sh Of
June been received al the Department o STATE,
tainng cnrs oi noits ifUm the Minister of Foreign
Affairs OF Mexico, dated the 22d al June last, aud
translation Of the letter addressed the Mexican govern
mcn by our Secretary Of State the l5rh Il April
previous. We here present TRANSACTIONS u the
fsi mentioned, together with copy in the original Of
Mr. Buchanan's letter; all ii winch viii Joub less he
al with interest IN every part oil our opunrry Ddon
Historical documents published in The Repubiicano ot
2-h ,Ime ISL.
tTgAHsLATioN
DrrARrMENr or lNTERNsL AND FOREIGN RELAroSs
To The most EXCELLENT Secretaries Of tie Sovereign Con