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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-10

In his speech in the Senate upon the subject
of creating the Office of Lieutenant General,
Mr. Benton asserted, in effect, that during the
last war he held commission in the army,
which would have enabled him, had he retain
ed it, to outrank the Oldest officers in the ser
vice. Weak and insufficient as such reason
even had il existed-would have been for
placing him over the heads of Scott and
Gaines-it now appears that his statement was
altogether incorrect. The editor Of the Balti-
more Patriot has taken the trouble to look into
the matter. and the result is thus given:
ssThe following extract from the Army Re-
gister, corrected to the LIST day OF December,
1918, viii show the relative rank then held BY
twosOh maior-generals, new alive, and the new
ones
Colonei,--E. P. Gaines, l2rh March, 1913, 18th
Infantry, Adjutsnt General.
Winfield Scott, I2th of March, 1873,
P Second ARTILLERY.
II. Colonel-T H. Benton, 18th of June, 1918,
Both Regiment Infantry.
Thus we see that had 1t. Colonel Benton
remained 10 the service, he would have been
outranked at this day BY Generals Cams and
Scott. aad thus his whole argument and as
sumption fall 70 the gfOund.s-.sasasille Ba''
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-10
Later from vera cruz.

We learn from Mid. Seldom, who came pas
senger in the Osteego, arrived this morning,
that nothing of Importance had transpired
since the sailing of the Ewing. Gen. Scott
had completely surrounded the city, cutting
off all communicated from the interior
There had been landed 10 mortars, the balance
| being on the ship CHARLES, which, owing to the
severe weather, could not land.
The ship Yasoo, Capt. Warrington, was lost
on Rsso Reef, near Vera Cruz, on the 9th inst
during heavy Norther. A II Col. Harney's
dragons were saved but one man-l40 horses
were lost, belonging to Harney's command-3
men from the store-ship Relief were lost in
rescuing theiives of the dragons. The Fasoo
Is total loss.
Capt. Johnson, of the ship Ostoego, died this
morning, at hali-past O'Clock. on his way up
the river
ANTON LIzARDL-Capt Gledden, of the ship
Oregon, from Anton Lizard, Goth inst, reports
that he was on shore in the American camp on
the 10Th, when it was rumored that General
Scott would certainly attack Vera Cruz at 70
O'Clock, NJ, Goth inst, and that about O'Clock
some two or three hours after he had sailed, he
heard very heavy firing, which he thinks was
from the American Notifications; he also
states that Gen, Worth, with his detachment,
was within 700 yards Of the city. 1t was also
runored that the city OF Vera Cruz was will
ling to surrender, but that the inhabitants had
received an intimation from the castle that if
they did surrender the castle would fire upon
the town and destroy it. There is said to be
1900 soldiers in the city and I,2oO in the cas-
tie. HaW
A shell from the castle had fallen into the
quarters of one Of the aids-de-camp of Gen.
Scott, without doing any injury.
Capt Gledden also reports that he saw the
steamship Mississippi, with Commodore Perry
on board. on the goth inst, bound in.
Ship Huron and bark Douglass sailed for this
port on the Goth inst-N o Bulletin.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-10

The following are the words of my text;
ASH walked by myself, talked to myself
Myself it said unto me,
Beware Of myself, take care of myself,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25
DEATHS.

Died, on the 10Th Of May, ls47, in Spol,syl-
vania county, al Woodbury., The residence OF
Mr.. James H. Rawlings, in The 26ih year OF
her age, Mrs. VIRGINIA. w. RAWLINGS, after
proiracied illness.
Died, on the Sd Of May, at her residence in
Chicot county, Arkansas, in The 6O'h year Of her
age, Mrs. NANCY TAYLOR, wife OF Judge John
Nj. Taylor, and daughter OF The late William
Foote, of Fauquier county, Virginia.
II The Wing will please copy.
Died. al the residence OF his mother, in Law
renceyille, Va, on the evening of The Sd Of MAY.
Or. F. s. TrRNsuLL, after lingering illness OF
4 months. He vas brought by fond brother
from the city OF Philadelphia, TO The bosom of
his family, on bed Of sickness, abou, 2 months
before his death. He manifested in early boy.
hood, great fondness for the profession in which
he had just graduated, and his habits Of applca.
lion, with his talents, would doubtless have Sc
cured 10 him an eminent standing in il. His loss
will be mouIned by large number OF relatives;
but it will be mos, keenly felt by his widowed
mother, who watched over him constantly, during
many weeks oil his sickness, and whose sympa-
thy for him, was SO strong, that she seemed 10 feel
as acu,ey as he did, every pain that racked his
frame. Let his afflicted family remember, "whom
the Lord loveh he chasteneih," and look 10 the
Disposer Of every event for solace.
q. Wing will please copy.
Died, in May, al Locust Grove JuLIA WHir-
TIE, The daughter Of James and Signiora Oliver
of Mecklenburg.
Thus suddenly by death has been blighled the
fair and bright anlicipalions OF many fond hearts,
who with the greatest interest and most affec-
tiona,e tenderness for three brief years have en-
deavored 10 rear this immortal plant for The en-
ioyment ofime and eternity. We hope, how
ever with Job they ale enab led 10 say, "the Lord
gave and the Lord lakelh away, blessed be the
name OF The Lord"
"As The sweet flower that scents The morn,
But wilhers in The rising day,
Thus lovely was this infants dawn
Thus swiftly fed its lie away"
Southern Churchman and Wing please copy
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II OF Ut J|VYHHtF.
THE NAME OF DROMGOOLE.


A letter written BY the late General George Z.
Dromgooe: in 1914, and published in last Salur-
days Enquirer, states that his iaLher was ma
tive oil Ireland. BY reference 10 O'Bren's Irish
English Dictionary, published in Dublin in 1892
find the following paragraph in relation to the
Dromgoole family:
"DrangM Tin llish,) or Dromgole in English,
The name OF an ancient and respectable family
OF the Scandinavians or Fin-Landers, who ad-
ventured into Ireland in the years S52, S53, ac-
cording 10 all our annals. These Scandinavians
were afterwards The chief inhabitants OF Dublin,
and gave It's name 10 large territory near that
city, which is still called Fingal. They con-
linued in great power in these paris until the vic
lorious monarch, Bfien Boromhe, destroyed the
greater parl Of Them, and reduced the res. to a
state oil perfect dependence and subsection. Yet
al the arrival OF the English Adventures, brought
over by The King Of Leinster, there were many
respectable families Of those old Easerlings in
Dublin and Fingal, who, by The combined forces
OF The King OF Leinster and his English auxii-
aries were obliged in process OF time 10 retire,
for The most part TO their country seats in Lem
s,er and Ulster. The Dromgole family had an
cienlly acquired considerable landed property
in The county OF Lonlh, on which they built the
strong castle OF DIomgole's iown, which was The
place of their residence until The unhappy and
numbering times of Charles The First, and the
Usurper Cromwell, when party OF the paria-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

Married, on Wednesday, The 18th inst. BY Tie
Rev. John Leyburn, Mr.. john CarcHToN, OF
Brunswick county, Va, 10 Miss MARY s., eldest
daughter OF George w. Slainback, Esq, Of Pc
lersburg
Married, on Thursday evening, The ooh inst,
bv The same DR.. WILLIAM c. DURRlN, 10 Miss
ELIZABETH Ann, daughter Of S. d. MORTON, Esq,
all Of Petersburg.
Married, on The 18th inst, al Belleview, in
Powhaan county, By The Rev. H. N. Nevius, Mr.
VIM. R. J. DrNN, OF Petersburg. 10 Miss MARY
E. RoBERTsoN ..dangher Of the late COL James
Robertson Of Louisville, Ky.
Married, at Harrisburg, Pa, on The 18th May.
by the Rev. DR.. De VIII, CHARLES BRowN, men,
Der OF Congress from The % district Of Pennsyl-
vania, to ELIZABETH R., youngest daughter Of
Francis R. Skunk, Governor Of Pennsylvania,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25
After prayer, the Convention adjourned.
From HE Waigl
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRES
ENTERTAIN CHURCH.

rum INC VES,J
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRES
BYTERlAN CHURCH
SECOND Day Friday, May 2la, l847.
Al The appointed hour 10 o'clock The ser sion
OF This body was opened. Considerable time was
occupied with the reception and reading Of Incl
denial Reports, The appointment OF the Standing
Committees, and The reference of different sub
Jecis
The following are the Sanding Committees ap-
pointed:
On Bills and observation-disclosures Hodge, Pry-
on, Patterson, Hoyt, Lawrence, Price, McCand-
ish, Chapman, Snowdon, Johnston, Thornton,
Ewing, Campbell, Houston and Reeve.
judicial Committee Messrs. J. ]. Janaway,
Paxton, Swift, Junkin, Morrison, Gazeley, W..
M. Reid, Cooper, Bullock, Walker McIlwaine,
Ro. Caruihers and John P. Ker
On Forelgn Correspondenee-Messrs. Jones,
T. L. Janeway, Chamberlain, Galkeson and T..
NJ Dunelson.
On The Narraiin-M essrs. Snodgrass, Chester,
McNair, Waterman and J. N. Brown.
On Leave Of Absenee-Messrs. Pfondit, wal
son, Harrison, Wilson and LOOMS.
On Miieage-Messrs. Snowdon, Raymond and
Watkins.
On, Ftnonee-Messrs. Dixon, Merrill, Ross
and Garland.
IN. Devotional Euere,Ms-Messrs. Gray, Nc
Bride, Towne, Semrlle and Tyler
The following committees were appointed IN
Synodical Records, viz
dbany-Messrs. Beadle, Hame and Hays.
Bu6a'o-Messrs. McCallum, Shar and Wade.
New York-Messrs. Cunningham, K. Z. Ora
ham and McFeTren.
Nsw Jey@v-Messrs. Bower, Gyle and Whal-
ton.
Philadelphia-Messrs. Moses A. Hoge, Car
penter and Jackson.
Piasbmg-Messrs. Cambern, Berry and Bell.
Wheeling Messrs. Harlow, Woodson and
Vanarsda,on.
Oiio-Messrs. Irwin, Vail and Alexander
observation-disclosures. Gaily, Berghardl and
Lsughlin.
Bruser.
Northern Indiana-MessIs. T. Young, Belyile
and Donaldson.
Winois-Messrs. Adams, Grove and Durham.
!Nissouri-Messrs. Robinson, Montgomery and
Hurler
Kentuely-Messrs Hudson, Senple and Nor
die.
Vugfmia-Messrs. Mitchell, S. t. Reid and A
d. Mclean. .,,
North Carolina-Messrs. Belyille, Miller and
White.
Wea 7eunessse-Messrs. Quay, c. R. Thomp
son and Lee.
South Carolina -Messrs. Watson, Morton and
Edenberger. u,.
Georcia-Messrs. Allen, Rockwell and Nc
Leod.
ALa6ama-Messrs. Lynch, Bland and Putnam
Mpsis,ppi-Messrs. E. Thomas Hughes ane
Hooper.
The committee ON commissions reported the
following additional commissioners, VIZ:
Thos. R. Lee, ruling elder from The Presby'
terry of Bedford; Robert Seel, minister rom ~. o
Peoria; Thos P. Hunt, mr.. from IT. OF Lu
zerne; E. X. Beadle, mr.. from Pr. OF Louisiana
Andrew S. Cosle, ruling elder from the r. o
Carlisle; A. a. Hogue, mr. from The r. oil iran an
sylvania; Jno R. Johnston; K + IRON Inc r
! Of Chilicolhe; R, P. Watkins, R. E. from the Pr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25
Ear HE Ennnirsr

TW HC EHQuGc.
One who feels deep interest in the selection
of candidate 10 represent the ID congressional
district OF Virginia in the next Congress oi the U.
States. TO fill The vacancy occasioned by The death
Of the late George c. Dromsoole, begs leave TO
recommend 10 the consideration oil The Conven-
ton proposed to be held in the town OF Petersburg
on The 9th OF June next, gentleman who is in
all respects qualified 10 represent This district.
That man is Judge James Fl. Gholson. In pre-
senting him as candidate, am assured Of his
willingn mess to comply with The wishes Of his
friends in This respect OF his potica and per-
sona qualifications il is no; necessary now TO
speak. Suffice it 10 say, he is pure and sound
Republican, Of the Jeiiersonan School. Judge
Gholson is known nall paris Of The district, hav-
ing once represented portion of that district in
Congress, and having most strongly recommended
himself by his course in that body. and his emf.
nent services in the Senate and Legislature Of
Virginia. APPoMAI IOh.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

We learn from friend (ssys the Lynchburg
Republican, that Mr.. Irving animated TO him on
Monday last his intention 10 contest Mr.. BIS seat;
bu, whether he will change his purpose or not, re-
mains to be seen. We think, however, that at.
ter he has made an examination of The poll books
OF the several counties, he will be disposed 10
abandon any such confess, as it must be evident
to him that no favorable result can low from il.
We kno.o that MIR. Bocock has no earthly objec-
ton 10 his seat being contested, save, of course,
the unavoidable trouble and expense to which ii
would subject him; for he is more than convinced
that thorough purging Of the polls will give him
much larger majority Than he now has-knoUing,
as he and his friends do, of several bad votes on
his opponents poll, and many good votes rejected
from bis own poll in several OF the counties, in
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25
MR. TREpwAY'S DESTRUCTIVE are

authorized 10 slate (says The Lynchburg Republic
can) that MIR. Tredway's large majority in Patrick
was mol the result OF ,Aegahty in the returns OF
any of the precincts OF that county, as has been
alleged, but is the actual majority received by
him, over his competitors entire vote. We are
farther authorized 10 state that Mr.. Tredway in
tends to contest the election with the greatest as.
surance OF success. One vote in Patrick occurs
on each candidates poll, and We understand that
the voter has made oath tina, he cast i. alone for
MIR. Tredway. This will make il lie in the dis
trio,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

In relation 10 The charges Of "covardice"
brought agansl The Indiana Regiments at the bat
tie Of Buena Vista, J. II. Law. COL command
Ing I'd regiment Indiana Volunteers comes for
ward with statement from which We extract The
following
As troops never fought better than The 81 lndi-
anians; as their seadiness and GOODNESS is pro
veTbial-as you will see by The official report--l
am aslonished that such calumnes should be TAB
ricaed against il. We were brought INTO The ac-
lion when The day seemed extremely critical, and
were victorious in every engagement, and,
in my opinion, arc entitled 10 The credit OF having
twice saved The fortunes OF the day. have NOT
u,nci 'ieS ieno i"' 'uiou'iJ, 49, aS a Pioo' '""'
The fortunes of the day in an eminent degree rest
ed upon and was sustained By my regiment. So
much Tor the 81 regiment Indiana Volunteers.
The 81 Indiana regiment opened the "balr' on
The 23I, and undertake 10 say they deserve credit
Tor maintaining their first position as long as they
did-hey were on The extreme lett, next The noun
tam. They stood firm and steady as veterans, and
exchanged 81 rounds win vastly superior force
in their Forthwith their entire line, from left 10
right raked by deadly fire OF grape and canister
from one "a FOUNDER AMI Two lS's-with their right
flank threatened and their rear exposed from
force that was conlending with The Rihemen upon
the mnuntain-ihey did not retreat until they
were ordered 10 do SO by their commander-(as
in evidence before court OF inquiry now silting.)
The only possible charge which can be made in
truth against The 81 lndianians is. that they did
not rally as soon as they should but The fault is
not with them but with The commander, who de-
signated NO force or point Tor them 10 rally upon
II would be criminal in me 10 pefmi, our brave
soldiers, who have doLe ST. much 10 sustain their
counlrys honor, 10 sleep under the gross inlus-
lice which your article does them, and respect
fully request that YOU will give his mole place
in your paper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

consequence of no, having paid their taxes, though
prepared 10 do SO when called on BY the collectors.
The small majority received by Mr.. Bocock
(4) is no criterion by which 10 judge Of the
strength Of his party and his principles in The
district. Had The Democratic party In Cumber-
land. Fluvanna and Buckingham done its duty
his majority would have been al least one hun
dred and ffp! None Of these counties were
canvassed by Mr.. Bocock or his friends. In
Cumberland and Buckingham Mr.. B. did not ad-
dress The people at all-and it was in those coun-
Ties only that the Democracy have lost ground.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

The publishers, Lee s. Blanchard Philadel-
phia, have sent US through Nash & Woodhousei
a very valuable and comprehensive Dictionary @
Modern Gardening, with $50 wood cuts, by Geo.
Wm. johnson, Fellow ollhe Horticultural Socie-
ly Of India, &C. edited, with numerous additions,
by David Landreth, Philadelphia. II is admira-
bly, printed and neatly bound.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

The Ohio papers are charging The newly elect
ell Wing Governor Of lha, Stale (Mr Bebb) with
having LETT the seat Of Government, and, while
engaged in The practice OF his profession, left
blank pardonins powers in The hands Of his Sec
rotary; and between The Two, in the last few
months, forty five convicis have been discharged
from The State Penileniary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

W TEMPERANCE LECTURE IN MADISON
Mr. John B. Cough. the distinguished Temperance Lee
turer, win address the people Of Madison, al their
Courthouse, on Saturday, the 3th day OF June
Naval
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25

Appolansent 5y The Governor Of Vagina.
George West Of Holly Springs, Mississippi,
Tor that Stale, 10 take dispositions.
Of deeds, &c.
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THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
Monday Morning, May "a, ls47.
rBE LAsr ATTAcK IN THE REAR.

We find The following excelen. hi in the Bos
ton Post The historical "reminiscences are in
ferpsfinu
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HEADQUARTERS VOLUNTEER DIVISION,
Jalapa. April 26, lS47.

HEADoUARrERs VOLUNTEER DIVISION,
Jalapa, April 26, ls47.
Sir: rave The honor TO state, as a supple
Feni 10 lhe report made by me TO the gene" Min
kr' on The 23d inst, tina, after the action OF the
EnOi April, as soon as the dragons effected a
Fiction with the main body Of the army upon
Jalapa road, in obedience to Instructions re-
lSed on The field from Major General Scott, l
a'ea with them as rapidly as possible in pur-
~ Of The enemy.
Corral False, overtaking Brigadier Gene
iWigss, directed HIM to follow on with his
's,on' part Of which was returning. Late in
afternoon arrived a, Ell Encerro, where the
sused slate oflhe cavalry horses compelled
= % remain for The night.
s raE ,b'aRe, with squadron Of dragons, con.
81 sea 'ae pursuit for some miles and returned
y. ". several prisoners.
,n nas "a Dragons, under Major Beall, and
paIy Of the Isl dragons, under Capt. Kear-
l. .In'oited great activity and zeal in the pur.
M "alch was very severe on both horses and
IsOlonel Baker had advanced near Encerro,
aa small portion OF Shields brigade, some
NJ p'e7lous,o my arrival, but had retired when
~ .s'eiy Of The 2nd division Of regulars was re-
. sa,Ge morning of the 18th, leaving Brigadier
,s ..a iwigss in command Of the infan'ry and
s, moved on with the dragons, and en-
=. stIapa with deputa,ion from its authori-
, Jao mad come out 10 implore protection for
assni'ants Of the city.
p very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Ca, PATTERSON, Maj. Gen. U. S. A.
Enoi !. q. L, ScoTr, A. A. A. g., Headquar.
ST.. r. JALArA, Mexico, April 81, lS47.
s m. oa The evening Of the 10th inst., owing 10
la,s lu = Of Breve, Brig. Gen. Smith, was
irhio,u command Of the Isl brigade OF the q
oa. S, ana 1t is now my grateful duty 10 report
X nm . sa Of that brigade, in the actions OF
''Al0 snaOledlhe engineer officers TO make
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.. SYNOD OF NORTH INDIA.
vvskhahad-Henrv r. Wilson.
RICHMOND. Thursday, May 90, 10.

FROM CORRESPONDING BODIES.
General Association Of Connectcut-D L. parmelee'
General Convention of Vermont-Harvey r Leavilt
General synod Of Reformed German Church,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-25
EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
MARRIAGES.

Majority for Beale 1853
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-02

loe closing the contract for
y ,a lcuuol STONE l8r lille Sus-
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Pine Lumber

OtAN Be had al J. Waraer's mills, ~ any
gcuan,ity, o. ss fast rs two mills can make u
81. I-ea Sl0so Sl& per thousand, acess''ins =
q1lUfy.
M2vl lSs9 ssh.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-12
Grant County Delinquent
LIST.
Office ofH.e Clerk Of he Board IF Con'"'is'ior-
CTS Of Grant County, Wi'
LANCASTER, June l5tB, TT

NFFtI F'f1''FF
LANCASTER, June 18th, is47.
A Ii PERSONS are Hereby notified, that the
"a following tracts Of Land and Z own Lois, SOLD
Ia Decenber, 1874, fol the taxes due ana unpaid
thereon lor tie year 1874, and previous years. re-
main Unredeemed in this Office. Re%. iheTeiose'
unless tho taxes, interest," and charges added 20 the
several tracts herein described together @'ih inc
redemption fee, and any interest that may subse-
ouenty accrue, together with the charges for afgeT'
Using The same, shall Oe paid within six months
from tic date hereof, III pursuance Of DIE siaIae -
such case made and provided, the same viii be or
ieiton for such :ax and charges:
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Platteville Hotel,
R5UEDIgAIh GTOT80I2s
EDWARD CR0NIN, A. NJ, NJ. D

Having permanently located in 9Iatleville. Wis re
Dsetar tenders his services to the citizens q TIE
village aad tire surrounding country IN all the VAR
Gus branches Of his profession, including Medicine
Surgery ani .decsaeteHlenf. Once with Geo.
W. Lakin, ESQ,
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Imported Stock.

TUE PlIES-'ro those suffering wiki thar
= Distressing complaint, lie piles, we would rec
comneo5 ta>g ola aad wen established remedy,
HAYS Liatae5t. Ualca Is known 90 cure ninety
rice cusos oat ed rvery huadred, where /, Is used
Re kaQN marv persons who bad suaescd ith TIA
gdas .ol maas years eaeetua b cugs3 81 the use 1
s.n-ls oaste. Naay pcrsoas have been Imposed
uPe., BY caaalsslsit aItlc.-, Ell. iseFeofr. sh7
Ns .oketfl. 81 t1ls Troublesome -rrp5alot, should
-gGcare Eey's Lia sen. II Is ii Ii.-kreIs. Fosasl