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Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Wno wEtrfs roa Gus TWLoR The brauiy
Of Gen, Taylor's dnpltchcs Cbraut,fil because
brief has eliuitcd seu-ral commentator fom the
press. Bat II was som-iifnc since suggested that
he was not The aulhor Of them that Mil Bliss
was eallled TO the credit which they possess. 10
prove that oil such "eyings out was based upon
error, the editor Of the llagrrstawn Torch Lgd
publishes the following facts obtained from gon.
tlctnan who is a graduate OF West Point, and
who was a cdss and room mate Of Col DAVIS oi
Mississippi
In conversation with Gen G.-, Of the Uni
ted States Army, now stationed at Washington
our friend asked the question, II Mai Bliss did not
write the dispatches The old Generals eye
sparkcd with indignation, and he replied that he
had served with Gen. Taylor upon thirteen Court
Mauias, aud that he Goa r had been selected
by each Court, 10 daw up lis report, because Of
bis superior ahty M composilion--lhlt oil were
ssling to aoccdc to hin the iaculiy of expressing
in the olfarcsl strongest aud most lorcblr man.
ncr, the views Of the Court, aud hence he was unl.
formly selected 'or that purpose.
Gen, 6. also stated, that IN Florida a niisundcr.
standing arose between Gen. Twggs aud Gcn
Taylor, from a remark made by the latter. in rc.
ference to some military operations u the former
a correspondence eusu-d, which proved perfectly
satisfactory to Gen Twiggs. One Of Gen. ray.
lors communicates, IN which he gave, at large,
his views Of the matter IN dispute, reached Wash.
ingtou, and as Gen. g.. remarked, was regarded
by the gentlemen Of the army as one Of the most
powerful military productions they had ever seen,
This communication seems 10 have lorrslladuwed
the dispatches Whose fame has spread over Europe
and our country.
One Of the peculiautes Of Gen. Taylor's style
Of writing was also uoted. Instead OF leaving, as
is customary, margin at the top and side Of the
sheet, Gen U. commences at the extreme limit,
and file the sheet 20 completely, that as our in
lormanl observed, il is impossible to crowd in, any
where, even little l. This seems TO be one Of the
poeuiarties Of "lIough and Ready"
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

TIE 1uHrr MilLioNE-The "Union" contra.
diets the statement ofihe Washington correspond.
cnt Of the New York Couisr and Enquirer that
the three millions secret service money Tas on IN
way TO Mexico The same correspondent in the
Enquirer Of the 9th ins allndIng to Mr. Rilehies
denial Of the fact, puts the following direct qucs.
ton 20 himi
lsf Has not Mr., Buchanan gwen 10 Mr Tf5t
an authority 20 draw for the three millions. which
authority, in the nature Of letter Of credit, is
signed by the Secretary Of State, and sanctioned
or coun,ersigned by the Secretary Of The Treasury,
and also by the Tfeasurcrof the United States.
9. Has Mr.. Tnsl no authority from the Secre-
tnry Of State, or the Secretary Of the Treasury,
or the Treasurer Of the United States, or any or
either Of them, to draw for this money! As The
editor Of the Union has thought proper TO appear
TO contest my statements, | wish an emphatic an
swer 10 this question, assert that he has such
an authority, and that a call BY Congress for all
tie papers will bring il oul.
3D. Mr. Rtchie says "tlut no drafts, as far as
we are advised have been made upon that ap-
preparation from Mexico" these are important
words Of MIR Richie "so fan az ne are adciscd"
Well, we will now advise ihe worthy editor, that
arrangements are made, By which the money can
be- made available upon Mr. Trists drafts many
hundred miles south Of Washington, and no very
peat distance from Vera Cruz. And we now
make our parting bow to Mr.. Richie, with the ex-
preston of a hope that he will never cause ms
again to waste so much time by any future al
tempt on bis part to discuss matters in relation to
which the sequel will show that Mr., Buchanan
keeps him as profoundly ignorant, as he did when
he proposed the 49th parallel Of Oregon to Mr..
Pakonham, when Mr. Ritchie declared that he
and the Secretary Of State would have "nll or
none"
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

fae Hig Tiay Aet,-one Of the farofile sub
lsets Of compliant with the Nhgs at the present
time, Is, thai GentFal Scott was not supplied with
reinioFeemenls in time to follow up his Nieiofy al
CeHo Gafdo heiufe the enemy could Organize an'
other force 10 oppose him, This s Il very proper
subject OF complaint; for il has resulted nlurously
10 American Interests In Mcxleo, 1hs laTdiness
was oeeasioned By the delay ol Congiess in voting
the necessary suppea-the ten regiments, Had
the hill have passed Congress pronlpilg the Troops
would have been IN Mexico tip0 months aga, aud
the capital Of that eanedofeey been naw m our
hands. Ttis dtlag Of Congress ieas aseasioasa
BY Nma opposition IA that body No wonder
that party should abo' % hard to ia eensnfe upon
the President Ii they eau hs Il On him 1t relieves
themselves Rulthey cant do IT, tie pfapls kHple
The faets.==MeaPhls APFfdL
The statements II the Appeal are not warranted
by the faets in the ease, and ryince want 81 can
DOT aud fan dealing which we thought were alone
characteristic Of the Wa,hnela unian aud tie
Home ofraa.t, Nashville,
How stand the facts In this easel pidnat tom
grcsss, shortly after the commencement 81 the
War, almost unanimously, pass bill authorizing
tho raising Of an Army Of ihy thousand men aud
! ten mlans Of dallafs TO sustan IL And sas not
the President authorized by that act to place that
number al men N Mexico AT any time be saw
proper d lie d. sol Has there at any time
/ since the commencement Of hoIiliiies been an
/ Arms Of li1y thousand men ia Mraical N the
very time The President had the authority 10 faiss
ihia latge fofee=a force sa'Tcicu,io have mafehfd
to, and tiken possession Of the eapIial==esnefa'
Tayor Wa prevented from following up las vic.
torres lor the want Of men aud means,
Thsse afs The facts, and they pave ihal The de-
lay was not oeeasioasdby the refusal Of The Wing
Members Of Congress to vote men aud MONEY as
stated by the "Appsil," Congress gave the ffe'
sideut balh the paFse and the sword aud that cur
troops have not occupied the Mexican capital sif
months ass Is attributable to james h. Folk aud
none other.
II needs no lal1r Of the Wing party 10 iia oen-
sure where il iasily bclongs The iaeis point nn-
crinsly 10 the President, aad The psafls kasss a.
/ fseft.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

MoRE INDIAN MURDERS. The st.
Josephs Gazette ollbc I'd inst, says: ave
learn from a gentleman from tho Bluffs
that sou OF MAJOR Mitchell Mr.. Crave,
who we are informed is citizen Of Andrew
county, and lom other persons, while re-.
turning 10 where they had been on bus..
ness, were murdered by party Of tho Oma-
haw Indians They were shot while nt
their meals. The bodies were all found,
but SO eaten by tho wolves that il was al.
most impossible to recognize them. The
Omahaws acknowledge having committed
the murder, but give no reason for SO do.
ing.
UNCLE SAWS CAsn AocouNT.-Tho
New York express has received an unolIi.
cal statement Of "Unce Sans Cash Ac-
count" by which it is made to appear, and
pretty clearly too, that the deficiency TO bo
obtained by loans in lsis, will amount to
about $4,000, 900. Louisville Journal.
WHERE ARE THE MENl-Tho Union
some weeks ago, published elaborate state.
mens showing that by the Ist of July Gen.
Scott would be at the head Of 10000 men.
and Gen. Taylor would be at the head Of
10000. The lst Of July is past and We
ask where are these "men in buckraml"
At The last dates from Cen. Scott his force
did not exceed 5000 effective men, includ.
ing the garrisons at Jalapa and Porote,
while only about 5000 were on the march
from Vera Cruz 10 reinforce him; and Gen.
Taylor has only about 5000, including
every man bearing arms from Brastt 10
Buena Vistal-N Y, Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

II is said that the Material used to dye the hair
has, in some cases produced diOay, but We ale
told at the same time these cases are confined
principally 10 dandios. This says nothing, how
ever, for the power Of the dye, for il would take
but little to obliiera,c the traces Of intelligence in
a dandy's nodde.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

EXPLOSION. -'rh & hsrlm nj s"an'
rr, Ian Chasr, recently bull at Cincinnati
had one oi her boilers huIn, which eAP1d'
ed on the mulu.ng OF the l2lh ol July, near
the mouth ul SABINE river; killing so men,
Wouning iour, aud slightly srald'ns lwo
Of lhrra others. The Ana Chase was vn
bef Iifsl voyage, from New ot.ean' to the
Braz ;, anl bad on b ard, two companies
al The 9TH Regiment Indiana soinn'eers'
and Col. Gor,nan and stsll. From the
number OF mon an board, il is surprising
The loss ol lIc was nj gea'er lhe YES
81 pot Into e ,sr,tun. wh re- size anI'cd
safely, on the morning Of the lilh, "lll'
all the volunteers except siAiy. who wan
Col. e., were ldnled Immediately alter ihe
accident, aud proceeded TO Ga,ycslon b.!
and.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

RHaiofsd Dssl--ll is currently reported here
Ilal Captain Pike aud Col Roane len Little Rock
,ams daYs since, iof tho ludaa Nation ieF the
parppse al settling, by arms, difficulty existing
beiNesn them, which It is said originated in some
siisnave language used BY Col. Rome, ia his last
ssnafal ofdst to the Arkaasas Regiment, previous
TO Ils bsng discharged.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

metialely ordered LieH Col Marks, OF La !
10 take command of three companies oil the
illh L. S. infantry, aud detachment oil
Sd. artillery, with Two field pieces, and pro-
eeed at once to reinforce Col. DeHussy.-
Col. NJ. with his command embarked on
the Mary Summers at 3 O'Clock, i, M'' and
reached the village of fanueo about two
o'clock tho neu mnfning. When the ek'
press left Col, Dellnssy he was within iii'
teen miles OF lhal place, his men being Ut
tefly exhausted by fatigue aud want o. pro-
visions, having but three toands of artillery
ealridgt left, and but u small stock ol mus
kels, he succeeded in making his way,
however, To panuco where he was joined
by ais reinlorcemenis. At the time Of iht
arrival of the Mary Summers the people ai
the country were rising en- misse armed
with cane knives ior the purpose OF making.
rush upon our mrn while asleep, and Tor.
lunale was il thai Col. Marks arrived at
the moment; every one seems 10 think
that they would have have been indiscrim..
nalely m s'ae ell.
On the night of lhr iilh inst. Col DE.
Russy encampcd al fanlayuca, a village
snmc twenty miles distant from llurlulla,
where the American prisoners were dela'n.
ed. lilo resumed his march at q o'clock
the following morning, nine miles 10 tue
Rio Caiahosn. Capt, Boyd, with his com.
pany of Dragons, being in the advance,
was fired nj Immediately upon the bank ul
that river, the enemy living in amhuscade
| in the chaparral tihe enemy eel mated va
fiously from 500 10 a0oD.) Capt. u. charg.
ed across the stream, hui was not support.
ed by his men, Lieul. fannehill and i've
men only crossing with him. Finding the
fire oil the enemy lna severe, he started
back 10 his command. and was abuul mid.
way in the stream, when be was struck by
a musscl ball in the body, and Immediate
/ lr two shots struck him IN his head, killing
/ him. il is supposed, Instantly.
Lieut.. Tanrthl at the same time was
mohally wounded. lwn muskei balls taking
elIscl ia his high. Tue men immediate.
+ Is lltd back 10 Ia, main patty, as the Me..
i leans cummrnced ilng on this side ol Tue
river ltun every ulfe1iuh' "N N"i""'
on hearing the firing had Immediately ad.
saneed the main boi} 10 the support OF
Bo,d, and not knowing the nature of the
ambuscldc, the puck mules with all his
PROV sion. tell nln the htnds OF the enemy,
who were quite as NUMEROUS ia bis rear
as in his front.
Arslrral became now actually nceessa.
~. aud was made dRhiing every foot oi
ground until we reaehp laniayura again.
Here he cnlrcnehed hlmsrli aud remained
until midnight whrn he started IN The d..
rec ion ol Panuco. DAYLIGHT brought the
enemy again, anl until his aniral at that
place he was continually hanssed 10y the
enemy.
Lieut.. Tanshill was leli at Tan'aynca,
beins unable to be carried any inHhrr.-
w hopcs are entertained that he survived
twelve hours.
The New Orleans Is ringing her bell. !
will give you the official report when pub
lished.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Doubtful Sfory.-The New Haven Journal of
the 10Th inst says: The following is copied from a
slip Of paper which was picked up, enclosed in a
bottle, on the East end Of Fishers 19land, north
side, on the 4th inst by Mr. H. L. Watrous The
writing was in a very pretty female hand
Ship Gladiator, rom Cork, bound 10 U. S, lat.
40 42, lon IL, 9 ?. M-sinking fast-capan
heastly drunk--esew ditto--the Lord save US
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

TnE eosfaoyEan As matters Of interest to
he community we have given on our iirsi Pase
is.day, Captain Hunters letter, Captain fhc's
ispIy. aud the proceedings Of the eonfl Of enquiry
in fslaiiaa 70 the matters from Which ihef aicTea'
Ion Sung such things are % be deeply regretted
aud ne leave the public with tie facts before H.
"a INN IL own onninn.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

"AiD AND Comfort TO THE EsEar."-We are de-
cdedly opposed 10 Mr.. PoIks sending any more
Cushions tCushing's) or Pll0ws to Mexico They
give too much rspose to the Mexican army, 1t re.
quires a FIRM STAND and STRONG ARM to put an end
to this VAN 0 National
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

AJpaiaimeni bg me Presiaeai.--samuel
NJ. Rutherford. al Arkansas. be superin
ienlahl u lntiln ailaiis wesl, IN place Of
William Armstrong. deed.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

A serious aiiray occurred at oswegO' N York,
recently. There were about two hundred en-
gagged in the fight The British Steamer Queen
Victoria was taken, her crew horged, after which
her anchors were dropped and her color' PaIed
down. The rio, lasted about three hours nor was
il qaelled until troops were called out with loaded
nuskets,
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

or Gov. Owslcy, Of Kentucky offers a
reward OF $500, Tor the delivery, to the
jailor Of Jefferson County, Of James +. Pen.
dergras', who murdered Wm. w. Buchan
an, short time since.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

drkaasas c5fila.-rho l.ile Rock Democrat
states that the receipts Of Arkansas eaiiaa IN New
Orleans, during tho ton months flam lsl Of Sep.
.tnibrf. lsi6, amount to 50 aii bales. showing m
increase over the previous year Of fifsaiy,foar
tlsHs4ad sif Aanirei aai trsafg.sir baiss
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04
TIIE pRFsIDENC.

Many Of the Wing papers have hlfeady hoist
ed the aag Of Gen Tpyof fr the ffesIdenry.--
Whlzi yti al tie head Of his ifoops IN Mexico, hs
name Is resounding from one end Of the lnion TO
the oihef in connection with the highest Office in Tie
gin Of the people. lis exalted worth and gallani
senioss enitls Lim to the unbounied praise aud
admiration Of the country. but We haze not drtm'
ed tpfupsf, as yet, 10 mauiiesi tlfsf IN the mai
nef exhibited BY some Of cur eolsmpofaFieg. We
have mol aang his name 10 the trefze, not be-
eauae oi any wan, Of admiration Of his virtues or
confidence IN hi capacity 10 discharge the duties
Of the high and responsible station fer which he l.
presented al til. heads of many fapefs, but be-
cause We think il premature. Gen. Taylor IS still
facing his oouniry's enemies, and even tho time
had arrived for a nomination, and Taylor was
he neHiute, We DO no, believe he would be Mill'
ing 10 leave his eomnland. even to seeur1 seat
IN the Presidential ehuir. II Is our high opinion Of
him-our belief in his superior sndownenis--onr
confidence in his palrolism-vhieh makes US be-
leYe lhai were be other than we take him to be,
he vould glory in an early nominalioni the 'PomP
and Circumstance ofpoNer" would glitter tempt
incly before him. and The whole object and am'
biiion Of bis military prowess would have been
fully attained and satisfied. But when Taylor
marched against Mexico, he siryed not for poli'i'
cal emolument There was no selfish ambition
in the glitter Of his sword. lie fought not that
Zachary Taylor might be President. Like Wash
ingion, hO was Influenced by higher motives, aud
all IDEAS Of sef.interest and petty personal ambi'
iion dwindlod, In his generous estimation, before
his coun,ry's claims. For lhlswe deem HIM enli.
tied to the the Presidency. By exhibiting u mo-
tive and principle Of urtion, higher and Pafer than
mere schemes Of poliiioalaggrandiscmeni, he has
proved himself worthy Of !, II is in accordance
with this high opinion Of bis worth, tina, We iorbeaf
TO thrust bis name hastily before the people. II
was for hi, cOun,yhe fought-we would not by |
fnaiching grecdly a, he name, suppose HIM eaPa
bic Of being satisfied with the demagogues laures,
gJ' The Democratic Convention, TO nominate
candidate for Congress, in the fourth Congressional
district Of LOUISIANA, me, at Alexandra on the
5ih Of July, and nominated the present inoum. |
bent, Isaac T. Morse, for reelection On the iol. |
loving day, at the zane place, the Wing Conycn'
ton met aud nominated Josiah Gareti, Of uOach' !
ia parish, as their candidate to represent the dis
ifc, in the next Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Of the 10th inst,
says, ave have a rumor from Washington that
Mr. Trisi who is at present with Gen Scott IN
Mrxlco has been reeaIIed.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Nee HaaFs9ire Elssfioa.--An election took
place in this state for two Members Of Congress.
Tie Wings succeeded in eleeling one Member,
Gen. Wilson. aud the Independents one, over The
regular Loco neminee.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

The "Malamops Flag states, that numbers q
MeScans are arriving at that city, representing
themselves as wounded officers and men dis
charged from the Mexican Army The "Flag'
thinks Il may oil be right, but in view Of Mexican
pfopenzities, recommends bright lockout
They have tried fighting, 10 no purpose, il would
not be out Of character for them, to resort now 10
atralagem and dtreachery.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Pneurp R.frr-Tuo Mas Knirn=-A lishi,
with guns, pistols knives, etc, took Paee hsi@efn
two parties Of ten men each, near the leaisIaha
ae, Ia Lafayette county, nbon, ten days aso--
The parties, We are informed, met by asfesmenl,
aud commenced fdnga, each other fwoo tie
,nrn--oae al each paHy--wcrc killed and Two or
three others severely woanded--one, il IS theaeh
nor,alIy. The leaders Of the parties. were maa
named Clark. aud another named whatlay. What.
ley wasseysfsly wounded, and man by the name
Of Miller. Of wbstlsy's party, killed. The names
Of the others. klled and wounded. NC have not
learned.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Solomon Black, was tried lately at JOncsbo'
rough, Tennessee, for the murder Of his fathet
John Black, aud sentenced to the Peniien'iaTy for
life
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

An Alabama paper announccsfcr Congress-
one The districts in that State, John 5 Taylor the
Touag Rough and Ready Of Alabama. This re.
minds us Of young Hickory" Those who thus
appropriate other peoples fame, are very apt to
lack within themselves the materials for achieving
it-"Young Rough aud Reedy,' "Young llcko-
p"--we suppose next it will be, "Yuag Father
,f sjs CoBgfrt"
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Elder W.pr We Dr requested 10 state, will de.
Ter SERMON on the Catholic doctrine Of the
,,Reai presence Of "rransubslanlialion,' al the
ooan House, on Sunday nesl, at hall past 10
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

01- The "Fon Smith Herald states
that riot took place, at a ball play, in The
Cherokee Nation, in which the stars
were engaged on one side, and several olh.
er Cherokecs on the other. Knives, clubs
and guns were used and several wounded
but fortunately, none killed.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Gov Martin, the Independent Democratic can
ddate for Governor of Alabama has retired from
ibe contest and left the courco clear for Chapman
aoeo) and Davis lWhigl
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Capt 4. r. 1Ielre, Assistant Quarter Master
u. s Army. died at the Gait House, Louisville
ay., on Tuesday evening, the 20 Of July.
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

and is decidedly Oi opinion TINT Sahlh An
mas real views are favorable 10 peace
Isfter from M Wcbstp.-The following letter
from Mr.. Webster olhc Chicago Convention " as
read belore that body, on tile 7lhr aud received
with three hearty cheers
p GENTLEMEN am quite obliged Ia you for Your
very kind aud respectful letter, addressed TO me
at Nashville, inviting the TO attend The Chicago
Convention II my health had allowed mo 10
continue the Journey, which was then prosecm'
IN, Il wond have brought me into The northwest
IN time 10 have been with you the Isl oil july bn'
being compelled by illness, 10 abandon the pnr,
pose Of getting over the mnuhians, II was, ol
eonfsr, dol in my powsrto attend the Convention
You speak, gentlemen, IN terms Of TOO much
eammendalion, | fear. Of my eilaHs IN the cause
of internal AID western improvement can only
say that those efforts have been earnest, long,
continued aud made from the single desire Of pro-
MN the great interests of the country, ol The
power ofthe Gayrrnment 10 make appropriations
lor erecting harbors and cleaning rivers ! never
entertained particle of lonht. THIS power, IN
my Judgment, is NO, partial. mted, obscurr, ap'
II cable 10 some uses, aud no' applicable 10 aihrri
la some States, aud not TO oihefs, 10 some MYERS
aud mol 10 uhrs ~ srrms 10 have been The oplulon
of gentlemen connected with the Memphis Con.
,eatisn. For one, | rpjset all such far fetched
unnatural distinctions In my opini u, The au.
thaftY Of the Government IN thz fssPsel, rests d.
fasllY on the grant Of the cnmmefeiai Pas'cF To
ganatrss; and th. has been understood 'fom
The beginning By the wisesi aud best men, who
have been concerned in the administration Of The
Government; and Is consequently general, aud
limited ony by the Importance Of zach peculiar
subject, aud the discretion Of tonEfesz
/ hope the Convention may do much good, by
enforcing the nrcc,s.iy oi r2ateislnt lhr-" lisi
pBNHf. Of the Government laefa lIs no new 10.
ysniians nur new constructions Of qualification Of
the constitutional power to be fs#auedta, there is
no new political path to be sifask out II is sini'
DIV faf lie people to say whslhff prejudice, patty
pfapussassons aad party opposition zltll' allr.s'h
give Way to fair rcason.ns. Ia precedent and tA-
paliaaes, to the iodgntul a. tis great men, who
have gone before ~, and ta tlnss lnanfnlous e"n'
sIIefalIans OF public Interest, NHHeh haW - iin'
psfalIrsly call on Coagrszs 10 u ils apiy,
am, gentlemen, with inufh fzsafa,
Your obliged friend aal Isl.aN.e.lIifn.
pANtEi. WEBSTER
t. Messrs $ l...lc Smith, 1azia aullefii'ld' !
H. Bafeh. aud others
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

Farmers and Merchants Bank al McmPhis-
The paper Of this inati tuiion says the Eagle ol
the 22d, is shade betlcr-selIing at GO to 65 cents
on the dollar
Washington telegraph., 1847-08-04

The citizens Of Van Buren held h meeting on
ths Q2d inst. for the purpose Of making suitable
arrangements for receiving the remains Of Colonel
YrLt,-wlch were hourly expected.