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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20
HERALD AND RHODE-SLANDER THURSDAY MORNING. MAY co. 1s4

LrrrER FROM GEN. TAyLok.-'rhe follow.
ing letter from Gen. Taylor was sent To Sen.
air Miller, Of New Jersey, aud by him com
municsied Ia Gov. SirsitoD. in answer TO the
resolution Of the Legislature of New Jersey
on the renown w"n by the gaIisntry Of our
aIIns on the battle field, oi Palo Alto, ResSca
&c In Palma and Moutefey:-
HrApQUARTERs. ARMY oF OccrPATiON, I
Camp near Monterey. March "a, le47.
DEAR Sis:-I have had the pleasure Ia
receive your letter of February 4ib, accom-.
panying the JOINT Resolutions OF the Legis-
laiur" of New Jersey, and must express my
thanks for the kind expressions which you
arc plcased 10 employ. The Resolutions
have been acknow ledged in letter addressed
To Gov Straiion.
II cannot be otherwise than highly crafty.
ing 10 receive public and official manifesto.
tions Of the appreciation Of the people of a
State conveyed through its Legislature, and
am sure that The troops Of my command " III
not fail TO appreciate. and signalze as they
ought. the action Of the Legislature of New
Jersey---a State identified with the most try
ing and the most brilliant scenes Of the Rev
olulionary War Even since the date OF the
Revolution IL has been their fortune to give
yet another proof Of courage and devotion
upon lbe field Of Buena Vista.
We have advces Of another revolution 10
Mexco, headed, il is said. by Canalizo, and
directed against The existing President, Vice
President and Congress. is known that
Gen. Santa Anna has left San Louis Potosi
for the Capital. and that portion of his army
has marched in The same direction, perhaps
with the destination Of Vera Cruz While
these intestine divisions prevent Mexico from
putting forth her strength in defcnsive war. it
Is much to be feared that they will equally
incapacia,e her from making peace.
! remain, my dear sir, with the highest re
spec', your ob'l. humble servant.
z. TAYLOR.
Hon. J. w. MILLER. u. S. Senator.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20
From the Boston Journal of Tuesday.
Return OF the U. .. Ship jamestown.


The U. S. sloop of war jamestown, Captain
r. b. Forbes, arrived in our harbor Sunday
morning from Cork, in Ireland, on her return
from mission Of peace and benevolence-
Her passages outward and homeward, have
been remarkably short. Indeed we doubt
whether voyage to Europe has ever been
completed in briefcr period Of tme--thus
proving the excellence of the vessel, aud the
skill and judgment with which she was navi.
gated and sailed Her arrival created quite a
sensation in the city, and many of our citizens
rushed to the wharves, to be assured by the
evidence of their own senses, that this noble
ship had successfully accomplished her peace
ful mission in 50 short space of time, as only
seren ,oeeks have elapsed since the ship left our
harbor, cheered onward by the good wishes
and prayers of many thousands Of our country
men.
The jamestown brought az passengers, from
Cork, Miguel Tooras, Esq, who was on board
the N. Y. packet ship Rochester Henry II.
Parker, Esq, of Cork James b. Sawyer,
Esq, of Halifax II. G.. Donovan, Esq, Of N.
York.
The following letter to Mr.. Forbes, from the
Chairman of the Relief Committee at Cork,
shows the mode and progress Of distribution Of
the breadstuffs received from this country
Coax, April 81, lsi7.
Dear Sir I'm reply to your letter of yes.
terday have the pleasure TO state, for the
information OF the benevolent donors Of
whose welcome gifts the jamestown, under
your faithful guidance, has been the bearer,
that all the preliminary arrangements have
been made by the Committee for the distri.
button Of the cargo.
The County OF Cork, containing about one.
tenth par OF the population OF Ireland, having
been fixed, with your occurrence, as the linn
to which the distribution should be extended,
one hundred and fifty localities IN this Coun-
" well known to the Committee ~ possess
ing strong claims for relief, have been So
lecled for the ALLEGATION of five tons each
central towns bring named as depots, from
whence these supplies may be iorwarded,and
twenty tons being reserved Tor the CITY of
Cork. About ono hall of The cargo IS pro.
poscd to be deposited at the principal ports
along the coast for more convenient trans
MISSION into the interior, and in carrying out
this part of the arrangement the Commh,ee
hope for the assistance Of her Majesiys
steamers.
The deisil Of the distribution in the several
localities has been left TO the Clergy OF tho
different persnssions there
Thus The whole OF this mag nihcont Offering
from New England will be spread over al
area of 100000 acres, and distributed o.
mopg hundreds oiihousauds f our sof.ring
poor, bringing Joy and glsducss 10 thqff
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Mas. BrTLER's NEW woRK.--"a Year OF
Confederation which we gave some'ex
tracts few days since, is now published, two
volumes in one, and for sale in this city by
Messrs, Saxton g. Keit. and Redding & Co
The author gives pleasant and spirited mar
ra'lve OF her journey through France TO Italy
The inconvenience she suffered in some
parts Of her -oute recnl to her mind her travel
ling experiences in America, and she makes
the amenie honorable for having occasionally
spoken sharp word against us here. She
says:
"Oh my poor dear American fellow cii
zens! how humoly on my knees ! do beg
your pardon for all The rcproaches | have
fevcIlcd against your national diversion OF
splitting, and the consequent filth you create
around you. How | though,
man might traverse alone from Georgia to
Muine, that vast country certain of assistance,
The most respectful cvili,y, the most humane
protection, from every man she meets, with
out the fear Of injury or insult, screened by
tho most sacred and universal care from even
the appearance of neglect or impertInence-.
travelling alone with as much safety and
comfort as though she were The sister or the
daughter OF every man she meets"
Mrs. Butler gives very entertaining &C.
counts Of what she saw. Perhaps some OF
her details respecting exhorbitunt innkeepers
and coach drivers might as ~ell have been
spared. As the world grows wiser we shall
hear less Of these things, which will certain.
ly be gain to the gentle reader. There are
some very good poe,cal scraps inlerspersed
Daily Adp.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

The n. o. Delta says that Gen. Scorr has
maintained admirable discipline in his army,
and that no robberies or other outrages have
been committed. The same paper adds that
peace seems to be no nearer than before, and
that Gen. ScoTT and all his officers believe il
will be necessary to occupy the whole capital.
This can be done with 10000 men but with
less, il is said, il will not be safe to advance
beyond Jalapa. With that number the Gen
cral can "march TO the capital, take possession
Of the Government, disarm the people, estab.
lish provisional Government under the au.
thority Of the United States, and defray its ex-
penses from the customs and mines, the chief
sources of revenue in Mexico
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

The Committee appointed by the Pub
lie Meeting in this place, for the Relief
Of Ireland and Scotland, forwarded TO
Philadelphia on the 7th inst The balance
in their hands to date, two hundred
and eighty-ninc dollars, fhy-seven cts.
which amount has been invested in Meal,
by Thomas p. Cope, Esq. Of Philadel-
phia, and shipped by the ship wy yomipg.
to the care Of the Dublin Central Com
mttee for distribution, with instructions
that portion of it should 90 TO Scotland. Z.
This sum makes the contributions from
the different societies and individuals Of
this town, and vicinity, as far rs asccr-
tanned, amount TO sixteen hundred and
fifty four dollars. seventy.fve cents, with
out reference TO the amount forwarded
by the Catholic Church, and Ly those
residing amongst US having friends in
that country, which is said to be con.
siderable.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Two millions of Human beings, according
TO the Dublin Nation are destined to perish
by this years famine in Ireland q population
sufficient for powerful stale-nnd two thirds
Of our own at the time Of our Revolutionary
struggle. The mind shuddcrs at the bare
contemplation of the fact; what then must
be the feelings Of The spectators Of the horri.
BILE calamity.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Two immense sum. Of money have bsen
devised in England To persons in this country
Tbe'hrst is the famous Townley estate, in the
division Of which II is believed that the family
Of Lswrences IN New York will ultimately
obtain over So, ,000, 900. The other 70 n wind.
fall, amounting TO 50, 1000, 900. which !, .sld to
be inherited by a gentleman IN New Castle,
Moioc. Of the name of Jennings.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

The Anti Rent feeling in New-York, ap
pears to be assuming form and expression
once more. Armed bands Of men have been
urganlzcd and depots of arms established, aud
The lands in one of the districts have been
parcclled out by the nntl-rentcrs among
themselves. with the avowed intention Ui
taking aud maintaining torclbc posses
sion This state of things may well ex
cite The most serious alarm, and calls for
prompt measures on the pat Of the Gov.
ernment.-[ Prov. Jour.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

1t is announced in the New Orleans papers
that General Brooke has received orders from
the War Department at Washington, to mus.
ter into service FIVE companies Of Infantry and
two Of Cavalry from Louisiana, and five com.
psnies Of Infantry and one Of Cavalry from
Alabama.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Tng CEIrBRATIos IN Ngw Yosx The
New York papers contain long accounts Of the
great public rcjocings by which the national
victories we're celebrated. The city was bril-.
Iiantly illuminated, flags were displayed, the
milnay pnrsdcd, salu,es were fired. and all
the usual demonstrations Of public Joy wore
ma infested,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

The Charleston Grand Jury have found
true bill against Mrs. Eliza Rowand. by
whose order = fcmaG slave was whipped TO
death. She was sraigned on the 5lh. and
pleaded not guilty.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

AwruL.-The House of Mr.. Stephen lngra-
ham, Lancaster, Mo-, was burned on the 22d
ut., and his wife and sir chiIdren perished in
the flames. The rapidity with which the fire
spread, rendered it impossible for any Of them
TO escape
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

When We rcad Of tie death or ghasiy
wounds Of 200 Americans at Buena Vista.
and of 500 more al Cerro Gordo, by the ar.
mes of Santa Annn, we cannot suppress o
feeling OF Indignation at the blupder. headed
folly, ffor we cannot believe it is the treason
Il appcars,) Of Mr.. Polk, in directing our
squadron TO permit that subtle chct to rc.en.
ter Mexico IL ls not pretended, ,hnt any
other person could have united aud organs
Izcd The Mexican forces in sufficient power
10 give battle 10 The American uonps; aud If
the poor fellows are to be overrnn ond subju-
gated, II certainly is desirable ,ha, 1t should
be done AZ the cost of as few of their lives
aud Of ours as possible. Salem Gazette.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Samuel Irish. who kept house Of refresh
ment at Ballslop, has been sentenced to ten
years imprisonment for firing his premises
with view TO dcirsud the insurance eompa.
nv.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

The following is the reprimand admins.
tered to Lieut.. HUNTER by Com. PERRY in
accordance with the sentence Of the Court
Martini:
UNITED STATES FLAG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
ANTON LIzARDo, April 8, lS47.
SIR-I enclose heHwilh the findings and
sentence Of the Court Martial, convened on
the 9Th inst. for your trial, which imposes
upon me the task of expressing, in the form
of reprlinand, my opinion Of your conduct as
proved before the Court Martial
However lcnient the sentence in your case
mny seen to be, have approved it, as | can
conceive Of no punishment more severe than
a dismissal IN time Of war from a squadron
actively engaged before the enemy. The
sentence, while it condemns in a most sig
nal manner your conduct. cuts you off from
further association, in this squadron. with
men whose patient endurance of tho most
trying duties, aud whose character for cour.
age, obedience and subordinatioD, have won
my hghes, appreciation.
| How differ nj has been your course -
Scarcely a day on the station, and you DISC
hey orders, arroga'e to yourself the duties
belonging to comma ndcr- chief, talk OF
opening upon the town, and Of ordering the
troops to advance, when you had but one
gun, and not a solitary soldier, and "all for
the purpose las you say) "of securing an
unmolested entrance of the squadron into the
river."
II would be difficult, if not impossible, &c
point to another instance Of similar folly
and the most charitable construction that car
be given TO it is, that in the elevation of first
command you had truly imagined yourself
&C tually in command OF the naval and militia.
ry delachments then approaching, and within
short distance Of the scene Of your exploits
With due respect,
(Signed) NJ. c. PERRY,
Commander in. Chief of Home Squadron.
TO Lieutenant CHARLES G. HuNrgR.
| United States Navy
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

Col. Scbouler sdveriises his newspaper
establishment, IN Lowell, consisting Of the
Courier, daily, and Journal, weekly, for sale.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-07-16

4gtsT received 90 Rarel- OLD MoNoNGtiltLA
- JN0 * BuTTsEoHn
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-07-16
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sIEHl- EMBELLISHMENTS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
LATEST FROM THE ARMY

Gen. Worth entered Puebla on the aflernoon &c
the 10th after sharp skirrnish with party of Ian
GERS sent out to delay his advance Santa Anna
was In the city at the moment. but at once left
and pushed ON towards the capital. 1t was re-
ported that Gen. Valencia was between Puebla and
the capital at the head of fourteen thousand men IN
resist our further advance but this is doubtful.
The result Of the. presidential election was not
known. Santa Anna, Elioliaga, and Herrera were
candidates among others.
Santa Anna is said to have had a considerable
force with him when he passed through Pueblo
variously estimated at from 500 to 10 900. tits
shrewdly suspected that he intends to use this force
10 maintain his personal position and secure the
presidency
capt Mayo, OF the navy, Governor OF Alvarado
started on the 18th instant for Talascoya. The
town surrendered to him without making the SLIGHT,
est resistance. On his return he was fred Hpon
and Passed Midshipman Prngle and five seamen
were badly wounded
party OF guerrillas had been surprised and IA
Ken close TO Vera Cruz-fifteen in number.
Zen. Shields continues to improve slowly. Can't.
MASON OF the Rifles, we are panied to learn, died
on the 18TH
One hundred and twenty Quartermaster's mules,
loaded with flour and pork, an their road to rendez
vous at Santa Fe, attacked late in the evening"
OF the 2lst ult, within three miles of Vera Cruz
Most OF the mueteers had returned, and reported
that the entire train was lost-.N Pica,n,ne.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
NJ A R RIED.

~ AT the residence Of Maj. Preston, in Iexinpto, nm
thursday evening, 25th ult. by the Rev DR. SL;nn.~
Ner; JAMES PARK, of Knoxville, Tenn TO Miss par,
De y; ALrxAEDER, daughter of the late WIN. H. Az
exander, OF Rockbridgc co.,
on tuesday, the oath ult., by the Rev A. g. David
, MI. MES H. HARRis, Of Augusta county to Mis-.
ELIZABETH MArEEn, daughter Of Samuel Mater.
ueceascu, OF Rockbridge county.
on the Sd inst, by the Rev. VIM Brown. Mr. R,cr.
MD CR0sbY, TO Miss ANoELINE CArnARiNE daurh.
ter oil MIR. Philip Fishburn- all of this county.
On "Wednesday the 10th of February by the Rev
=; HenseiI' Mr. ABRAHAA b. RoApcAp, TO MIS-
MARTHA j. MCQUEEN, of Middlebrook - '
7, On Thursday. April lst by the same, Mr. EDwArp
hsizEa, TO Miss CATHARINg, youngest dauehtcr ns
Mr. samuel McCutchcn, near Middcbrook
On Thursday, May the 18th, by the same Mr.. WI,
LIAM GLOVER, to Miss Many E., eldest daughter Of
hr. Jacob Bowman, both of this county.
r. On Thursday the 9th ut., by the same Mr. Josrpu
=. BROWN, TO Miss ELIzABETH NJ CAMPBELL.
~ On Thursday, June Sd, by the same Mr. Joun .
onhHTsoN OF Brownsburg, 70 Miss NAoMI E. Fry
on the same day, by the same, at Mr. b. F.. Ora.
MANS, IN Greenville, Mr. NATDANrrI Top,.r =.
s Sarah PHILIPS, recently Of Harrisonburg Rock
ingham county. o. A'e
On sabbath morning, at O'Clock by the same NJ
WlBLiAM BhuBEcK, inc reliant of Ncwport 10 NJ;
AMANDA NJ EAST, of Rockbridge.
On the Goth Of May, by Rev r. N. Dav;. NJ
ShAhLEs l.. JhcKsoN ofAlieghany to Miss CHAalorTs
on inc End INST, by the same, Mr. DANIEL Gwrr
F." Hiiss ELIZA JANE STEPHENSON, both of Highland.
On the 3rd inst: by the same Mr. HEsRY K GIven.
=" MISS JULIA ANN e. HAMILTON, all of Bath County
On Thursday the 9th nit, by the Rev IT IT Cas-
tleman, MIR. HAMpDEN S. DAwsoM. 10 Miss s., las.
M: BAeBy, daughter Of Mr.. Thomas Bagby~all Of
this place. "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
PROSPECTS, OF PEACE.

The prospects of peace between the United
o'ates and Mexico arc not frightened by the last
advces from the capital OF the latter. The tone of
the public press and she Demonstrations Of an Off
cal character would seem to indicate settled uur-
pose on the part of the Mexican people to continue
the war, regardless ofthe repeated and signal dis
continues which they have experienced. How
Tar these outward signs, on the part of people pro-
verbally grandiiogaent and boastful, may truly set
forth the public sentiment, time only can deter
mine but is rot improbable that when General
Scott reaches the capital or even before it, cessa
ton oil hostlltles preliminary to treaty of peace
may DC sgFeed to. Neither party, assuredly, has
any thing to gain by further prolongation of the
war; while 10 both its cessation would save larye
expenditure of treasure and heavy sacrifice of hu
man life. The last letters from Jalapa mention the
TACT OF the arrival there in safety of the great army
train from Vera Cruz; and it was with this train
that MIR. Tris, Of the State Department at Wash
lngton, travelled TO Gen. SCOTS head quarters.
Washington letter in the New York Courier, re-
ierrlng to Mf. I'rist's mission, says
MARK what now say, (that it may be com
pared with the results, when the whole shall be
published, } that Gen. Scott is placed by the Ad-
ministratlon In confidential intercourse and confer
ence with Mr.. Trist, and that Gen. Scott. if the
terms OF peace are agreed upon by Mr. Trist, will
carry them at once into effect and that all active
nosI'i,les VIII cease, in anticipation until the trea
" shall be ratified by both Governments
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
THE BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA.

IN Dii'',ant as was the victory achieved bv Gen.
Iayiots army at Buena Vista. the conseouencss
Of ;mVss,. son .nat victory stamp it with degree
H.. nee which has scarcely been fully appfe
o,a'eo oy inc country. AS feat Of arms tho
,aeM ielk journal OF Commerce, Ia paper friendly
TO the Administration truly remarks + has ~avs,
oeen surpassed IN our history. and nerh.ns nsvs.
VIII DC. But who has reflected op m. -, S'
sequences that would have resulted FINN
OF Zen. Taylor at that place? The sam o uolea'
on ihls point. forcibly remarks: PoP0''
by maintaining his position, Gen. Tsvlor :.
cured his whole line of operations from Bnsns w.
Ia 10 the mouth ofthe Rio Grande, while bv e,;i;n-
10 carry that position, Santa Anna, with the rs
mains OF his army of 10000 men, was left II
most 'yrorn condition, with scarcely days ations.
anu desert between him and the means of subsis.
fence. ny making this attempt upon Gen. Tavlor
SANTA Anna IN effect abandoned Vera Crnz ~ II.
rate and the losses which he sustained in IN. hat
ue and subsequently deprived him Of the means of
SUCCESSFUL resistance, even in the difficult and
seemingly impregnable defes of Cero Gordo =,
Is now evident, Qndeed il was so at the time : ,h..
the cattle or Buena Vista was the kew Of the y,ho
campaign. Upon that issue Santa Anna ba,,,dnJ
every thing and he knew it we'll Hence the in
enslty OF the struggle. What has since followed
was the natural and almost necessary conseouence
OF ms defeat Cor want Of success if YOU choose tn
call 1t ST, J at Buena Vista. For the almost super-
human efforts there made by small army under
General Taylor. they and he deserves the lastinr
gratitude OF the country They will receive it.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
TEMPERANCE MEETING

Agreeably TO previous notice, meeting of those
persons friendly to the formation Of Temperance
Society In the town of Stanton, was held in the
NJ. r.. Church, in Stanton, on Tuesday evening.
the 10th of April, lS47.
On motion, the Rev. b. M. Smith was called In
the Chair, and f. j. ALFRED appointed Secretary.
IAe object of the meeting was explained by the
Chairman, after which Constitution was adopted.
and the Society regularly organized by the election
of officers.
The Society is called the Staunton Good Sauna
ritan Temperance Society, and its members requir-
ed TO sign the following pledge:
We, the undersigned promise to abstain from
the use OF all intoxicating Liquors, both distilled
and fermened, as a beverage, an article of com
merce and of social or domestic entertainment. and
VIII use all proper to induce others to follow
our example,
The meetings of the Society are under the man
agement Of an Executive Committee, whose duty
1t is to prepare business for the meeting as also to
procure speakers, but the Society is required to
meet annually ON the 4th of July.
The following are the officers of the Staunton
Good Samaritan Temperance Society
Rev. y. M. Smith, President; Rev John Bow
en-, LIST Vice President Rev. Il. w Bailey, I'd
v. r.; Thos. r. Blackburn, Sd V. p; Rev. ID.
w, Arnold, 4th v. p. DR.. II. II. Ganbill, 5th
r.; and f. j. Alfred, Secretary.
The following nsmed gentlemen, together with
mo officers, constitute the Executive Committee
NJ Simpson, Amos Ball, ,Judson Bfacoy, Sam
lel II. Brown, and Pike Powers.
he,otUed, That the proceedings Of dis meeting !
DC published IN The Spectator and Democrat at the
request Of the Committee,