The Cecil Whig., 1847-10-09

1essiona duties and the enjoyment of
those domestic pursuits from which |
was called at the commencement, and
for which my tastes and education best
fit me.
deem it but due to candor to state, at
the same time, that, if | were called to
the Presidential chair by the general uoice
cfthc pcopie, 1nthom regard 10 t!cjr political
differences, should deem it to be my duty
to accept the Office. But while freely
avow my attachment to the administra-
tive policy Of our cgry Presidents, desire
to be understood that cannot submit,
even in thus accepting it, to the cXac-
tion Of any other pledge as to the course
I should pursue, than that OF discharging
its functions to the best of my ability, and
strictly in accordance with the require
ments ofthe constitution.
have thus given YOU the circumstan-
ces under which only can l be induced
to accept the high anl responsible Office
of the President Of the United States.
need hardly add that [ cannot in any
of the political parties hat now so untor
tunately divide our country, as their can
didate for this Office.
IT affords me pleasure, IN conclusion,
fully to concur with you i'll your high
and lust estimate Of the virtues, both of
head and heart, of the distinguished citi-
2ens IAlessrs. Clay, Webster, Adams,
McDuitie and Calhoun,l mentioned in
your letter. Ihorc acrcr get ercrcjscd the
yririlcgc cf rciing Jut had lbesn called upon at
the last Presidential electtoa to DO So l Shoud
most certainly haze cast n'y rote for Mr. CN0y.
| am, sir, very respectfully, your obe-
dicnt servant,
Z. TAYLOR, Major Gen. L. S. Army.
T. S. Bronson, Nj. D., Charleston, S. c.
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THE SIoRaIING OF CoNTRERAs-Rilcy's
BTigGde An extract of a letter from an Oh
ticer Of the army is published in the Union
from which we take the following
The stormng of Fort Conlreras, by Riley's
brigade. composed of the 9th artillery, End
and 18th infan,ry' was think, the most spen-
did affair OF the whole war. and indeed that
has ever occurred in this country. lttook
place on the morning OF the 20h Aug The
brigade was abou, SEQ strong, and during
the morning Of he .oNp, before daylight, sue
cecled i'll gai.iAg position in rear of the
enemy works, without being discovered un.
IL J,le colalnns Of attack We're nearly
iouGGu Ihey srorncI the fol III TWO col
rmN. Of at.alk--lhe 4!h artillery and a part
g.. Tie 2u Infantry and tbe It'll forming the
"...or; in jl!e later co.uInn the "a in front.
HE stornlng columns marched steadily up
the llil al double quick time, with huzza,
under heavy shower oI 4rape and rouud
sltIt from The Mexican artillery. and al the
Toiul Of the bayonet routed the enemy ard
drove them Though about 900 stron%) from
he Works co AIeNicaus We're killed, while
'our loss was abont 90 men in killed and
wounded How many MoAcans We're
wounded cannot say. " e took some j,
100 or 1.500 prisoners on that occasion.
besides 27 pieces of artillery. and any guam
,,!Y CT sina! aims. Ouiy reflect, 900 Amer
ican soldiers attacked and stormed fort
containing ,? pieces of artillery and defcn-
ded by 1000 soldiers. 1t is y feat unparal~
leled in history. This the gallant Riley did
with his brgade--kiIing 500, and capturing
1900 prisoners. with a loss Of only 60 men.
A braver commander. and a braver or BET.
Ter soldier neve' lived than Riley and his
storming brigade.
AT Ccrro Gordo he did good service IN
'he first official reports the full credit due
hun was accidentally not given him: but he
las been done justice to since, by court OF
inquiry instituted at his instance and by the
commanding general.
hope Riley will get 4 brovet Of briaalier
for Cerro Gordo, and Of major general for
lontreras He has nohIy won both: and his
good servieo in olden time should not be
forgotten,