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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
GEN. TAyLORIN MASSACHUSETTS,

In the II use Of Representatives Of Massachusetts,
Saturday MIR Hayden, Of Boston, Zone Of the editors Of
the Atlas red series Of resolutions setting forth that
"ihe people OF Massachusetts, have beield with patriotic
PRIDE thu bravery, the skill and sagacy Of the comnar
der Of the American forces MEXICO General Zachary
Taylor and the gallantry and good discipline displayed
10y the officers and associated with him the cam
paign by whch admirable conduct Of the one and cordial
cooperation Of the other the flag Of the onion has been
noby upborne and name in glorously main
taned;' and concluding with the following
ReSoired That the thanks Of the Legislature are due
Taylor his officer and men, for the fidelity, skill and
tons IN the campaign Of Mexico
Rcsoired, That while the people and the Legislature
OF Massachusetts, feel proud Of the brilliant achev euenis
OF tie army enp oyed in the war against Mexico they
mourn the loss o the officers and men who have gallant
~ fallen upon the hattie field and sincerely sympathize
with their relatives and friends.
Resolred. That His ENcellenrv the Governor be re-
gucsied 10 cause these resolves be communicated TO
MAJOR General Zachary Taylor and through him TO the
officers and men under his command
The resolves referred 10 special committee con
sstng OF Mcssrs. lunl of NewbGryport HAYDEN OF Bos
ton Boutwell, Of Guton, kellog Of pitseld and Keyes
OF Dedham This committee subsequently reported that
the resolves ought 10 pass. The question: ON ordering
them to third reading, taken by yeas and NAYS
and decided in the alrma,ive--ycas l2l, nays r.
The resolves We're then ordered to bc ererossa,d
1hus has Massachusetts united her voice with the
other states Of the Union, in the praise Of the gallant
~ Of "Old Rough and Ready" and his brave sol
dicrs.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
LETTER FROM HENRY CLAY.


The following letier is published in the LfusvilIe
Democrat II will captain itslf, and viii te read WIN
pasniul interest:
ASHLAND. April II, lS47.
Gcn,lcusn-I received tins day your iicsi better al
dressed Ivy rnn, the org,n o The pet LOUISVILLE
To me- IN Which. after adHrrng To the resolution ad'h
cd by them, public meeting. expressing Their feelings
arising out # The mOurnul but glorious INTEL gonce
d the baule Of Buena VISTA and Of Heir dtsre - have
brought hack 10 this State 1i,er mains Of the brave tf
and sdlcrs from Louisville, WHO died on that day M
The service 81 the nation YIN oI.cute by r'u sting my
permission TO hrng back 10 his native STATE the bony Of
my Lieut.. 4 OH lay .r Ito aninsa.s ,ie last
cIedTghis Of sepulfre aud afterwards to erct monu
ment to Commemorate his virtues ard Ierpeiuate his
DEEMS
! yield, gentleman. READILY lie permission requested
Louisville no e.atans the remains Of his beloved wife,
and the place Of his residence the time OF his
death. There Is, hereoIea particular fitness that those
who IN life Mere united together by the sr,nges ties Of
affection. should sleep together in death
For the kind and fe dy interest which the people Of
Louisville have taken occasion distressing me-
and for the generous sympathy man sied by you in your
o,lglng letter, tender expression of my profound
gratitude and thanks.
am, gentlemen, with the highest respect,
four friend and Obed.nt servant,
II. CLAY.
Messrs. VIM. Preston, Nathaniel WOLF Isaac Ever
ell, Jno W. Tyler David l.. Beatty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
CALIFORNIAN OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE.

The ChaTlesun Courier very properly rdicues the
wholesale mode pursued by the government in New
Mexico and California. of st@ning the MeNicans uo
American citizens and then Of denouncng them as rebels
and treating them insumectionists 1t SAYS One
par, of The affair in California may be regarded as vesy
happy bnrlessne. Gall the richer for being unln-
ended) ON the old doctrine Of the divine right OF
Kings. Commodore Stockton treats this Mexicans re
laeance TO being lankeeEed. clear Of rebellion
against lawful authority and by means inds-
posed to proper application Of the law Of hanging TO
such Mexican bc made to see that they are no
lonaer MeAcans. We are moi quite prepared approve
THIS and think 1t just rs well to have patience for a
whe, I'LL the poor souls gel used TO the change Of
iersr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
CAMARGo. Mexico, March %, Il
My dear and excellent Friend

Wen, after being circrnseTibed ON board steamboats
for month. You may well imagine my ENJOY ment in
again lreadlng terra frma, or. mounted my horse
WaXey galopng over these level plains.
1t. Col Randop PHI had been ordered by Col Curtis
u accompany him To Monterey. and, two DAYS since
0ol Nirginan here. SIX companies came Col
Randolph returned, and now the whole command of -
compar,ese here. shall move ina few days, to open
line oi communication between this post and Mon
tercy, the righ bank Of the San Juan river through
China. Lieut.. Col Randol PHI will be left with 6 com
panios in command there and shall then proceed on
Monterey with the other companies and after resting
there few days, expect to advance to- and occupy Mon
emoraes. These two places have yet been occu-
pied by troops. shall toriy them, and hope To
have brush IN getting possession Gen. Taylor has
conferred high honor IN causing the line of
murucaton 10 be opened by the irenia Regiment and
the posts he has assigned to tive command are the most
important in the country. They the Key the ter
rtory about Monterey hna covering his rear and Mon
ionoraes his advance lie has given two pieces of
artillery, of Braggs batteries, commanded by Lieut..
klhurn, who 81 distinguished himself at Buena Vista
and the other by la Nilsnison. of Captain Darlington
company-manned by good arnerymen from the rtgi-
mcnt. Gen Taylor wishes typographical survey made
ii the route, aud have ordered 1T. kinney, I'd Capt
liarper's company to make the survey lie is a most
excellent engineer aud has been active duty in the
Commlssary department since he landed. You see
therefore. that have good engineers and artillery Off
GERS otour own.
Gen. Taylor is
going keep near him. and therefore, on active and
important duty lie has paid us the hosr say to
friend who dned with him Monterey. that The had
had the Virginia Regiment with him at Buena VISTA he
would have taken Santa Anna and his army.
Whilst writing. party of Capt. SCOTS company is
dislnerrng the remains OF 1t Bolts. under the direction
OF Capt Hunt, his former Captain Five of the com
panlcs Of the regiment to homer the memory of the de
ceased, and i'll respect his able father are now drawn
up 10 receive the body, aud the steamboat
Adeu My best rospectsto Ms G and friends
Your true friend Sc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

Nj 4 .srSsy grh,nsa ssid ~ world take tho liberty
ufds asnng aor gu,s iuelnent longer. We had just
manifested the 'cspeet snessy felt by al for the
arg Of Marshall lie unwilling that any should &c
part un we had testified respect fr the memory ii
another sn5st-,iuc tt whom as tr guest IN
debed 10 Nea England-whe. like Narshall. Is held
grateful en,en bnce through all te length and breadth
Of tins land-whuse reputation extends wherever the
English la,Ruage is spoken. aud the continent of
Europe. Ii proposed
The memory nf Jos. phi tory The profound jurisi--
having natioHs reputation. aud oi whan the mhole
nation may he proud
Mr We sief now retired from the table (aAout ten
O'Clock
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
MIR. POLK, SANTA ANNA AND PEACE.

Santa Anna declaration that he will not consent to a
peace nor survive the capture ID the Mexican capital
lsays the Baltimore American does correspond very
we'll with the implied expectations of Mr. Polk who adj
mltied him into Mexico with the most peaceful views
lhe following paragraph. which appeared in the Unon
not long SINCE may be appended Santa Annals recent
avowals:
Should this be the case, then we may speculate on
peace and The fact Ct Santa Anna Icing Permitted to slip
uo heroo will not prove the great bunder in diploma
ry which the Fedora party have been 50 cla orous in
charging upon the Administration"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
The tfrsi Steamer n .,.,aes R;,,.

friend has han,ipl ~ l,f {, u. wing ,rans.,;1
an Old volume of the r chnnond Enquirer II af"
Gus extract, and gives us idea VI he great 'un-
nen IN the steam esigine since that day. WI, prove
Boyd. Edmond & DavenpcIts canal b, ats c,pd NE e
Esgle this wonder Of Richmond in 1Sl5-and -; nus
the start The Eagle came fron Norfolk TO Ri het
M "tweniy-ono hours" and the Enquirer CALI 'hd
short passage. The inhabitants Of Rchn,,'aI" ~ a
dreamed then that the day would come when !, h0e
be performed easily in hours The r,ade, n;p Hd
amused at the simplicity Of the announcement ma, %
Eagle fss7s she ,tms Jdck,ro,ds rel as G,,r,,
ronderfm care II was great tine in RiI,,'~
'en when tis vessel which could crawfsh like n,"a
a poste'1@i with wonder full sase, arrived q, move
II was perfect waking up ID ihe natives W.N
laugh at our wondering ancost,ss; hut ave in Turn % y
laughed at by the future generations, when y, Ne
aingi TR;ci m Sht--
From us Richmond Enquirer # .Ju1y st. is .%,'
COMMUNICATION.
Arrived yesterday morning at O'Clock. afie,
sage of twenty one helrs from Norfolk having bee, PAS
tanned three hours Of time in landing way passenan,. '
places on the route. the elegant Steamboat Eagle s
vessel on the 18th ulIimo, left Delaware Raw M, ins
round thencs Baltimore and is the first vessel 20 d
description which naveaied the James III, 'hs
made = nip from Baltimore TO Norfolk Weare inc,,'%
she eti Baltimore the beginning Of the eek and
ing time at Norfolk, reached this ci,y nam
above mentioned short passage. The weatbe, L. m
the Chesapeake Ray was unusually tenIsstrous h'
however Cccasioned neither difficulty nor DANCE, III
appearance ot This novelty in navigation among nc Luz
does so much honor To our countryman, the late Nj E
ton, graes at curiosity and affords assn,.
that we shall participate in all the advantages Of ,s
most delightful, safe and expeditions mode Of ,r,x.I
inc. navel
We understand the Eagle intended to ply be,,v,o.
Baltimore Elkon and Philadelphia, and will rs,n,"
from hence TO Norfk and Baltinore at 9 ococL ,h;a
morning Captain Rodgers, who has the superintendent
d this vessel had the honor Of first taking seamh, .
sea-beng Commander If the Phanix, which frs.
1869 INV year
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
~ z " INo GOODS.
j.. FRINhL.N.. JR.,
JyscHBuRG Va,

rs receiving and opening fine assor,mea. of
= SPRING; md SUMMER GOODS.
among which will he found every description of Dry
Cords including Ginghsms. Lawns Orrandies. Mnslins
Clmbrcs. Easeees, Silks fashlo able SIawls. Handk er
chiefs, fiissns, I.aces Edgag. Hosiery Gloves, Sc
i'geter with fsne assarimeu Cloths Cassimeres and
Nesings, asd s ciher articles Of the latest STYLE sua-
BILE for Ladies' sed Genilensa's wear; 10 an ex.
animation Of which he iaviSes his friends and the
Psfic. generally. lie all who may honor him
ssisa call, 'hatno pains SHAH he spared to furnish them
with the ewes styles Of goods asd ct as low prices
ehty ran I've &ad elsewhere. r. r. JR
April l--ts If
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
FROM THE SAME,

Las evening the steamboat took trip down the ,iv
ar 10 ar"cks, with party Of ladies and gentlemen
lie case and celebrity Of her motion was deliuL,GJ
With the wind and tide ahead she moved at The ,,,.
Of more than miles an har. But on her return sb.
had the wind and tide with her and ALTHOUGH onv o"o
OF her furnaces was fire she came up the g. miles in
OF an hour She turns. she urs backwards as well as f
wards. with wonderful ease All who saw the snleolI
steamer hailed her with enthusiasm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
COL. BAlNkIIEAD.

The New Orleans Pcayuae 81 the 22l inst. states
taa Hp'' nahhnaad arrived there the preceding day. on
board the ship Elizabeth from Vera Cr,z wb1se i,,,.
are not however. So late those previously received
The Colonel, says the Pcayune bears dispatches and
trophies from Ten. Scott, to the government Col Rank
mead commaded In the trenches from the opening of our
pe'eS un' The surrender Of the city and castle and ON
this account was selected by Gep Scoi, 10 hear IN ,t ~
ernmen' The trophies won in the siege
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
\ ANAL.

The L. 5 ship Levant Commander HrGH n. PAGE
rom no Janelro. came up yesterday morning, eNchang
cd salutes with the l.. $. ship Pennsylvania. Commo
dorc Skinner, and proceeded Immediately up to the Navy
Yard. The following is list ID her officers
HuGn \. PAcE, Esq. Commander.
lieutcnant-Robt Handy, r. Forrest, Jos H. Ad
amS Clearer ol atches,) Acting Lieutenant, Geo, W
Hammefsley.
Purs@--J. u Rittenhouse.
Asst Snrgeon--W IL. Grior.
Acting Mas err. d. Read.
Midshrmeu--lI A. Colhoun. Sam'l r. FraHllin W
ID. Whiting, Geo. W. Young. VIM. Gamble GEO
NJ. Dh1e. Chas. Nooley. VIM. W. Low, +. IL
Scov9L
Captains Clerk-Wm. V. Taylor.
Gunner-S NJ. Bcckwth
Carpenter-John Green.
P.ssENGERs.-Lieu,. Stephen ID. Johnson. Mid
sshipmen Duany Forrest, }. &. Sw,alson, and IL. NJ
Hill, citizen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

=, governor smith has appointed Messrs, Richard K
Meade of Petersburg. William Green of Cunener and
Mr. Thompson of Wheeling, Commissioners on the part
OF the State OF rsina. To meet the Commissioners Of
the State ONO for the purpose of adjusting the boun
dairy line bet Seen the two States
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
new York Wholesale ~ Retail Chem
Cash q Barter store.

as CHEAP rs .2.NTLS TIE STlTE.
tuNIE. subserhr has just reoeyed at the Store owned
by DR. Mnrreil, on Main ~. opposite the Nirginan
64iee, new and we'll selected Suck m
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
Ladies sboes aud Gardeners Has which he feels
sred he can Offer reasonable terusand as small an
, vance on Nj hern prices any huse in the State
All kinds Of Country produce taken barter at The high
<st market price.
Cab and eSaH.ine before purchasing elsewhere
March as r. MESSAtoPr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
NEW SPRING GOOD.

S GUGGINHEIAlER & BROTHER,
HAVE Just received from the northern cites, the
III handsome st stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS.
which they have offered, consisting of articles en-
rely new, and of the fashionable styles, to which
qcy ask the attention OF their friends and the public gen
rally, as We'll worthy of examinaii,n. Their assert
ment large and devery variety; and they pledge them
selves TO sell on the most reasonable terms to all mo
may favor them with aca.
March 22-2m if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

There are two iron stcaioers III the course of consruc-
ton in New York for a eomrsny chartered in New
rronada, South Amesica. They are h, ply between
Sahis Martha on the Caribbean and The h. nd at nav
lsaton on the river Magdalcna. l..nla, d.stan,c Vi
UUU niles
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
TIE VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS

giving publicity 10 The suhoned extracts Oft pri-
waite letter from our friend, Col iantTamck we do not
or those o our friend. III regard 10 the prcprety of
course. But conscIo however in giving 10 our read
ers who are deeply uteresedin the movements Of the
Virginia Volunteers, that be accused Of giving
laid and comfort To the enemy at this late date we
take the responsibility And DON the extracts:
Rirb Rem
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

An immense public meeting held in the city OF
London ON the 24th ult, at which the following r,sou-
lion Was adopted unanimously aud with loud cheering
That orepowered with heartfelt gratttde at the
prompt decisive and energetic heneyolenee ID the people
M The United States OF America IN their spontaneous and
unsolicited aid to the poor peasanty of iceland we feel
language to he inadequate togve eNpresS our graft
tude to that noble and independent people, betokenng
does. TO the nations OF the each whether afflicted by
distress caused 10y provdental calamiis OF internal i'm
pd'cy that there rs great and magnanmous people
our globe ready with hope, succ,s and consolation
~ the hour OF need calling ith the overuyed thanks OF
this meeling the lasting gratitude u Ireland and the ad
mrauun ID the world
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
STATUE OF MIR. CALHOUN.

Powers the great Ameriran sculptor. has heea en-
oyed TO prepare statee OF The of life of the Crca
South Carolina Statesman. \ letter from Mr. 2 has
atey'hsen received 10 Charleston which states that the
model nw nearly completed, and he anticipates thai
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

mere Is to be grand parade the military in New
unr v" I'VE III May In honor Of the victories in
Me .,. and at night geaeal illumination
~. success Of our in Mexico will ,lsn he colo
o,'p "a asnston Oh the evening Of tie 9Th Of aay.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
LIEUT.. HUNTER.

The citizens of Trenton, Lieut.. hunters native town
are delighted with the characteristic exploits Of Lieut.
Charles Hunter at Ayarao and Flacoa pam; and many
Joke Is cracked at the expense OF the Disappointed Com
modoro aud his squadron. The Trenton News
says:
gentleman. on hearing of this affair at Alvarado
was Reminded oi the story OF the English private soldier
IN BRUSH India, who. being drunk night. rushed
from his tent. with weapon in his hand. scaled the
walls oi native fort the English bosiegng. and
made such hdcous shouting that the poor llndoos
thought whole arm, was upon them and surrendered
at discretion. The British commander although he did
not refuse 10 receive the fort which had been taken
dsoorly. put the captor under arrest, and court mar
TAILED hum The poor private was sadly puzzled TO un-
dersand why soldier should be punished for doing Too
well; aod exclaimed. III much ee&aion. well. since
You make such fuss about it I'll take DO more forts tor
YOU"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

MI Bancroft. our Minister in England, has recently
been elected member Of the London Society Of Anton.
rians. on motion Of Lord Mopeth Mr. Bancroft is b.ey
ed TO be the first American whom this honor has been
conferred "
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
IMPORTANT.

Ill. persims. indebted To the late finn Of Ricards
= n Ryan Co. are Earnestly requested call mud
seuie their accounts, The business must he closed up
4 lthTi clay. IL any prrsin has clam against the
fhn, please fs-@a's itjls payment 10 HE subscriber.
MN II. B.AN.
P.S.- am still selling e,eat ,,,f,a,ns ON mo cash
principle, aud shall. short ume add largely In my
present stock Please call aud examine 1t will cost
you noh'hs W IL. Il.
Feb il-tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
MIR WEBSTER.


We stated Yesterday that meeting had been calt m
Charleston 10y the Mayor, for the purpose of concerning
Tor extending s1e demonstration OF popular Il
viliy aud respect to Mr. Webster, on his arrival in that
city The last Charleston papers bring tue interest
ting proceedings Of that meeting which We regret that
we have not space To publish entne. Aftsr Iniro-
ducloy remarks by the Mayor Col ). w iiayne rose.
and expressed his concurrence IN the sentiment that
Charleston should do beeoHng honor To Daniel Webster.
lie well aud beautifully said
1.-The narp" aud vulgar spirit VIII Oh carried the strlies
and cuds OF political warfare nto social life was alien he
mas sure. 10 hc Carolina charlcier Nay even In literal
warfare the rules OF chiyay as well as the precepts Of
Christianity, IN the intervals ofbaue recognize mat very
hostility a. an additional claim 10 courtesy and kindness
Mr. Webster, 1t Is true rs politically opposed To great
maJory amongst us and has been 50 almost without ea
rpuon throughout his political career. And Svuth Car
ona has hen he approached armed FOR the contest
his chosen arena, hocn ready with her sons who more
9an once have met hun face 10 face and dealt hun blow
for blow. and we The Witnesses have shared
he sternJoy which warriors ieei
In iocincn worthy OF tloir stecl.'
And she Is ready still To gTapple with him on all like
occasions. But when Mr. Webster comes a stranger
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

The correspondence Of Lieutenant Charles G. Hun
TER OF the steamer Sc0Wge, with the authorities Of ira
RADIO and Fidcofdam ordering those towns to ndcr
III given number minutes and his orders his officers
whom he placed charge oi said towns after their sur
render, much admired for the aconic and dasnc man
ncr IN which he conducted the business. Commodore
Perry will yet regret that he did in his official
despatch 10 the Navy Department hor Ayaado and Fla
cotap pam were lakcu aud by ,rhont understand that
Mr. Secretary Mason shakes his sides with laughter a
lluNrIns aconc and gallant exploit and that even Mr.
Polk tries hard To laugh
An officer Of the Navy who has conversed with Lieu
tenant Ora, from the Pacific, and who says the Lieu
tenant is man Of sr Il n'egry and honor informs
that Lieutenant Cny Was with Commodore STOCKTON
IN the two battles he had with the MeXicans, and says
the Commodore the march after the enemy with
upwards of 400 seamen aud marines, when Gent raj
kE.RNy volunteered TO Join him with his small COM
mand NJ cavalry and infantry, numbering about 29 men,
and thai Commodore SroenToN commanded the cNpedl-
ton thrugholt. the statement OF MAJOR EMORY the
CONTRARY notwithstanding, and that he ranked General
kEARNY, who had not then received his commission OF
Brlgsdicr General Lieutenant GRAY reports that ON
mcclure STOCKTON brave as julars CESAR sad
fought like tiger. give tho statement it has
boon gwen To me. POTOMAC.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
First supply Of Spring Good. !!

MARCH s, 1917.
mo J PURVIS, Agent has just returned from tn.
- NORTH and Is now receiving, at his CASH STORE,
Il HE3pF STOCK OF NEW GOODS,
Nz-)ry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Hats, Ca,s Bonnets
Nc, All of which will be sold very low for cash.
T. 81 shall receive, nearly every week in the Fresh
Goods from the Northern Auctions All those in want of the
newest and cheapest Goods will do well to give call
March S-ts II JNO, J. PURVIS, Agent.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

The following letAer is published IN the LfusvilIe
Democrat II will captain list II, and VIII he read WIN
pasnlul Interest.