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WATERLOO, S. c., Nov. I3.

Mr.. Editor,-Sir, deem it my duty to
inform you that the Banners designed for
Lodi and Cambridge should reach their
place of destination much sooner than they
do. You mail them on Wednesday eve
nings, they reach this Office on the next
morning, and remain here until the next
Tuesday evening o'clock, p. NJ, and do
not reach Lodi until the next day, making
seven days. Why cannot the Banners for
the above named Offices stop at Dead Fall
and pass to their place of destination via
Woodvile. According to the present schc-
dule, which 1 have in my possession: the
mail from Cokesbury to Edgefeld leaves
Cokcsbury on Tuesday morning at AM.
and passes Dead Fall about z A. NJ; the
mail from Abbevillc to Laurens passes
Dead Fall about l2 NJ, and it would seem
that if the Banners were left at the latter
place, that they might be taken from there
at 2 and sent to Woodvllc by A. NJ,
at which time the Newborry mail leaves
WoodviIIe for Lodi
If none of the schedules above alluded to
have not been altered, see no reason why
your papers should not pass by Woodville
instead Of passing here. In haste.
Respectfully,
GEO. ANDERSON I'm
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6rom our 1)oluutecrs.

s. Through the Kindness Of friend we
'havc been furnished with the following let
tcrs and extracts from one of our brave Pal
me,to boys who has passed unscalhed thro'
all the late bloody battles around the walls
of Mexico. Although not intended for pub
location, the interest, and anxiety is so
great over the district to learn the rar,icu-
lars OF oar friends wc have been allowed to
lay them before our readers We have
o:lo,hcr very interesting letter from the same
source which we will give in our next, not
being able to do so in the presen, number for
want Of space.
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PUEBLA, JULI 10, 1917.

Capt. Marshall, be it said to his credit, Is
noted itr his kindness anl attention to his
sick soldiers. He is popular with his
company, and descrvcdly so; kindness to
the sick is 50 rare i'll the army that i, is ap-
preclatcd when seen. Those men left in
the hospitals at Vera Cruz, Jalapa AMI Pc
rote, have dragged out a miserable cxis-
tence-unattend,d, uncarcd for. All those
who have survived, speak Of DR. McLarcn
III the warlnest terms Of gratitude. Some
say, unhesitatingI y, that they owe their life
10 his care. He furnished them, when de-
stltute, with clothing and from all l can
learn, has been unusually attentive and
kind. The report which thc sick men give
Of some of the other Surgeons, shows that
they are destitute alike of sympathy Or the
feelings Of men.
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AN INCIDENT OF THE WAn.-" A lcttc,
from Mexico i'll the St. Louis Republican.
relate at least one incident connected with
the capture Of that city which has not before
come to our knowledge. 1t appears that.
on the 18th Of September, after the fortif
cations at Chapnltcpec had been carried
and Generals Worth and Qutman had
fought their way into the city, and when
our Spartan band anticipated ficrcer struo
gle during the ensuring day than that which
they had just encountered, Commissioners
were despatched from the citv of Mexico
on or the part OF the municipal authorities, to
Iacubaya, TO agree upon terms ofcapitula.
ton with the GeneraI-in-chief They mr.
rived about midnight, and continued their
interview ~. until near daylight, without ac-
complishlng any thing. General Scott in
formed them that he would sign any paper
IN the city that he would out of it: and
that, as they caused him all the loss and
trouble they could, he intended his army
should now march into the city in triumph.
unrestricted by any terms Of capi,ula,ion
whatever"
GENERAL TAyLon.-The Washington
Union OF Saturday night says -" 1t is un.
oerstooa that General Taylor, who has been
absent from his family and private business
Tor more than two years and half and d,-
ring the whole of that time has been en-
gnged in the most important and arduous
dutlcs-has asked for leave of absence to
return to the United State for six months.
HIS letter to that effect was received by
the ,Adjutant-G General yesterday evening :;
in the course Of which, General Taylor
states that he thinks, in consequence of the
present character Of the war, his services
may not be wanted at this time. He pro.
poses 10 remove to Matamoras early this
month, where he awaits the answer of the
government, and expresses desire to be IN
New Orleans by the Isl Of December.
We understand the leave of absence has
1een granted TO him; and we have no
doubt that if events should arise to call for
his services on that frontier, he will fly to
place himself at the head Of his gallan,
army.
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GEO. ANDERSON, T. n.

NAZARENE WoMEN.-Miss PIumley, in
her journals Of travels in Palestine, gives
the following description of the women of
the city of Nazareth. There had been q
wedding on the afternoon of her arrival:
and in the evening the bride, with bundle
OF clothes OH her head, was escorted by
troop of girls, with music, round the town
to the house other husband, where they re-
main clapping their hands, and with the
aid of few drums, making great noise
until a late hour
"The Syrian Greek women are, beyond
comparison, the Ioveliest in the world we
saw many of those of Nazareth, who came
down with their pitchers to the fountain Of
Major, for water, in whom were united
all that painters may in vain endeavor to
picture--all that poets dream. Their fea.
lures combine the perfect proportion of the
Greek model, with the character and ex.
preston of the daughters of Israel: their
Figures, the united delicacy and voluptuous.
ness OF tormwhich the finest Grecion statues
possess. The costume of those we saw this
evening was well suited to it's wearers-
Their long hair, which was plated, fell over
their shoulders, and was in many in stances
ornamented with great numbers of gold Sc.
quinss,, and some pearls; in others flowers
OF brilliant hues replaced the "pearls and
gold," but all wore the full loose trowsers.
drawn tight at the ancIe, (which not unfre.
quently, was encircIed with silver bracelets.)
the petticoat reaching only to the knees.
and the upper vest open a, the breast It
IS neither bodice, ,unic, or jacket, but some
thing between each.
8
am broken man." exclaimed poet.
SO should think, was the answer,
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gIfHes&css.sLas s"isnrss.

We are g'a'ii"d to learn, tha, this gal
lint young officer who has the .,onor Of
planting the Palmetto Banno1 unon the
walls Of Mexico, the first nag tha, waved
from the ba.,lcmon,, is recovering from the
wound he received in executing that act
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5 Mii.Es FROM THE Cry. }
August "a, lS47. {

N5"S~ ~ ANA'.
Again we arc yictorious-The American
Army e. the degenerate sons Of Washing
tony have again taught this People that
they are inferior to the Anglo Saxon Race
but go ahead Of my story-On the 10Th
General Twiggs Division arrived at St.
Augustine and Immediately took position
before the enemys notifications near Con-
vent called Coutreras. General Valencia
held the position with about 1000 men
ahd more than 20 pieces of heavy artillery,
the position had been selected with great
judgement ana was as strong as one could
we'll imagine. Our Engineers after a
thorough reconnaissance gave it as their
opinion that the place must be carried by
storm, and without the assistance of our
artillery as the roughness of the country
prevented the transportation Of larg guns.
About IL o'clock General Pillow was in
advance Of General Twiggs came within
range OF the enemy's guns, and steady fire
was kept up all evening. About O'Clock
in the evening the New York and South
Carolina Regiments were ordered into the
field under the command Of the gallant
Brigadier- General Shields. They were all
anxious and as soon as ordered were on
the march. l could not stand by and see
my companions in arms-my comrades. my
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PCEBLA, JULY 13, 1S47.

You will he shocked to learn the extent
of our losses by disease since we landed in
Mexico. The bones Of 500 Of our soldiers
lie around the wall at the Castle of Pcrote.
Hundreds more have found their last resting
place here and at Vera Cruz and there is
hardly camp between this and Jalapa that
is not marked by Il soldiers grave. Oar
own Regiment has been sadly afflicted.
There have been deaths every day since
our arrival here. Some companies have
lost almost half Of their men, and one Qhc
Lancaster company is entirely broken up.
From the Chester company 25 men have
died We have lost l5, and the EdgcGcld
company nearly that number. Enclosed I
send you list Of those who have died in
our company. 1t is melancholy to see so
many OF our comrades thus dying around
us. We can do nothing for them but pay
to their remains the honors due to the de-
parted soldier, and when VIC fire the funeral
volley over their graves, we know not how
soon the same solemn salute may be fired
over our own.
Died, from Company E.-Hall, stalkey,
Gilbert, Prince, l.. Watson, Huffman, S.
Alexander, Gillespie, John Hill, Drinkard,
Harris, Sterling, Graham, Barlssdalc; Lack
ey, VIM. Bolts, Thomas.
Dischargsd.-Lieut. Roberts, Martin,
Middleton, NorrcI, Agncw, VIM. Watson,
Griffin.
Lett behind Sick-At Vera Cruz; J. S.
Anderson, Norrel. 1t Pcrote A. G.
Morrow, J n. Norwood.
Prisoner IN Mezieo.-D. Riley.
AUGUST 5.-Dcaths since 18Th July,-
Davis, Houston, Lamb.
Dischars ea.-Scrgcant IT M Wilson,
(health much improved,) Simmons. CENTRE
ly blind from mcasles)
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am broken man. exclaimed poet.
, $50 should think" was the answer,
for | have seen your pieee.." 'tt' .'.s' .:yF'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-29

On motion Of Samuel w. Short
Resolved That the person receiving two thirds Of all the
given shall be declared be the nominee Of this
venton.
On motion Of James Hughes Esq,
Resoired That the delegation Of each county retire and
from the number the individual 10 give the for
the Of their choice.
After several baoIings, GEORGE w. CARR Esq, Of Law
county, selected the unanimous choice Of the
convention.
On motion,
Resolved That the democracy Of the 9th Congressional
district give GEORGE w CARE ESQ., their unfeigDed and
divided support in the coming Congressional canvass.
On moun,
Resolved That the proceedings of this convention be pub
shed in the State Sentinel Bedford Sun, and Western SUM-
On motion,
ResOired, That this convention adjourn sine die.
p. C. DUNNING, President
VIM NJ. FRANKLIN, Secretary.
w. C. TARKINeroN, Assistant Secretary.
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Deaths in the Army.

We have very interesting letter from Il. Van
Buren,, Of the regular army who, it will be recollect-
ed, recruited excellent corps of dragons in this
vicinity. which limits forbid immediate insertion
We will endeavor to give the whole a part soon.
As, however, it may tend to relieve the anxiety OF
friends Of the soldiers make room fr the follow
ing list Of deaths, &c. in the regiment of mounted
rifemen, since December, 1916. Companies E, G.,
and K, were recruited in Indiana.
Died.-T. NJ. Davis of company A; Corporal Gil
lngham, company B; James Langford, company D
H. K. Rice. company E J. C. Scott, company E
j. NJ. Scott, company E; Grin Huntress, company E
John Dale, company E. James Lines. company E;
Lewis Bryan company E; F. P. Newton, company
E; Joseph Douglass, company E. t. E. Limper,
company F; H. H. Carter company G; H. Wher-
dered, company G; Benjamin Jolly, company G ].
Sparks, company H; Sergeant w. P. Wicks, CON-
pany H w. Adertenn. company H James L. Pierce,
company K; Jessup Nj. Smith, company X Dennis
Larry, company K; j. E. Henson, company K; Jo-
siah Holowell, compeny K.
Kuled--T. Cunningham, of company A. near Vera
Cruz, March l1th.
WoHnded.-Thomas Weller, of company B, in a
skirmish near Vera Cruz, March III /; II. Neill, of
company B, in skirmish near Vera Cruz March III ;
Sergeant W. B. Lane, company d, in a skirmish on
the Jaapa road, March "a; Sergeant E. Harris, COM
pany C, in skrmsh the Jalapa road, March "a ;
]. Turluna, company E, in a skrinsh on the Jalapa
road, March 24 *F. Warson, company c, in a Skin
mish on the JalaPa road, March "a. All doing WELL
~Varson had three fingers of resisting an at
tempt BY two Mexlcans, TO wrest his rife from him. He
received two with a sabre the first took of the
ends ct his fingers the next took them off closer his
hand. He would give up bis riae but with his life.
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officer writes "since this instruction has been 50
promptly suppressed. it is believed the counry is in
safer condition than il has been since taken posses
sion Of" The whole series Of events has, indeed
been most brilliant and glorious to There
has been achievement in this whole superior
in lis chyary and daring to the attack and piure Of
the church at Pueblo. The victory has us some
precious lives. among whum is Captain Burgwin, Of
the regular army An officer who knew him intimate
" writes that the army did not furnish better spe
cimen of the combination of the gentlemen with the
officer. In all these affairs the enemy lost more than
four to one.
No official dispatches have yet been received from
the detachment Of the same army under Col. Doni-
phan. Bat the Mexican officials attest his gallantry
in the capture Of chihuahua and the defeat Of its de-
tenders.
In fact. the tide of victory pours in upon from
all quarters. AT all points We are triumphant. The
fact is, the character and habits Of free nstiu-
tons calculated to cherish the best spirits aud the
most successful soldiers in the world. "What consti-
tutes State Man-high-minded man." And
those created by the genial influence of liber
ty. Our troops. like sailors, the finest possi
bic materials for war. Place them under any COM
mand. and be they regulars volunteers, they will
prove invincible. They succeed in California under
Fremont and Kearny- They triumph in New Next
CO under Keamy-in New Leon under Taylor-in
Vera Cruz under Scott-in Santa Fe and Chihuahua
under Price and DoDiphan. What can the Mexicans
expect from any contest with such soldiers ! Union
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APRIL 2Oth. lS47.


Pursuant to previous notice, meeting of the demo-
cratic citizens of Buck Greek township held on
Saturday, April II, when Jas. Hodges called to the
chair, and ]. w. Harvey appointed secretary. The
object Of the meeting being briefly stated by the Pre-
sdent, when on motion, the meeting appointed ten
delegates to represent the township IN The contemplate
ed county convention, to be held at Greenfield.
On motion, the chair appointed William Phpot,
Jackson Shines, James Hodges, Joseph Wright, Will
liam Wright, William Arnett, senr, Il. Steel, John
Wallace Nmrod Lord, and S. Aruett
On motion, the chair appointed i've delegates to
represent the township in the Senatorial convention,
to be held at Pendeton The following were named:
]. w. Hervey. James Collins, James Dunn, 5. Ar
nett, and Jackson A. Shines. 80
On motion, James HUFF, and s. Arnett were ap-
pointed committee to select delegates TO represent
the township in the congressional convention to be
holden at indianapolis who reported the following
Joseph Wright, William Phllpot, Landen tastes,
John Collins, and j. w. Hervey.
On motion, J. w. Heryey was appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the feelings of the meeting
The following were reported.
Resolued, That we will abide the decision Of the
above named conventions, and cheerfuly cooperate
with the democratic party in eectng the election Of
the nominees.
Resolped, That we still are actuated by sincere
desire for truth, and that hearts beat in unison
for mutual good countrys greatness, and the
happiness of the human family.
Resolved That we concur with our brother demo-
Gratis in the belief that it is right to defend
try's honor, and contend for her claims and privi-
leges, though it cost us our lives; would rather
have patriots grave than a towards shame
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the president and seeEsiary and published
in the State Sentinel.
JAMES HODGES, President.
J. W. HERvEY, Secretary.
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Democratic Convention.

At an assembage the democracy Of the 9th Congress
siona District at Bloomfield in Green county. April l4h,
lSs7fOr the purpose Of nominating candidate for repre-
sentative in Congress TO be elected al the ensuing August
election motion Of Mr. McClelland Hon. PAIRS c. Dun
MING was called TO the Chair and Messrs wARsIcK and
Esq principal and w. c. darlington assistant Secretary
On notion Rsolred That those dem who pres
from the counties represented shall delegates
in this convention. Mr. B. Myers the only delegate
who acted in convention under this resolution there being
no delegates from Knox county.
On motion, the counties forming the 9th Congressional
District called, and the following persons presented
themselves and took their seat. as delegates
From KNOX COUNTY u. B. Myers.
Owen COUNTY VIM. NJ Franklin, J. @ Dunning, J. =.
Lyte, David Crockett, A McBsde, A Scott, VIM. E. Tay
lor Henry Jackson and J. w Debson.
MONROE COUNTY,. C. Dunning, VIM Berry, 5. II.
Buskik, Elias Able, w c. Walker, A. MccieIand, VIM.
MePheridge. B. Cox, VIM c. Harrington and Alexander
Owens
LAWRENCE CousrV.-wm. Newland, J. NJ Msrts, J. P.
Parks, A Beaeham Hughes, Imam, Boyd, J. Kinder
and S. w. Short
MARrIs CoUKTY.-C. Peak, p. Legerwood
DAVIES CouNTY.-Alen P. Franklin.
GREENE coUrTYA. r. Rhodes. W. O'Ne Josiah Ricsrds,
p Melton, seyOn. J. Pchard W. s. BAYS, N. R. Wild, A.
Humphy, w. HUmphes, L. Preston D. Keller (. Crance.
On motion of James Hughes, ESQ.,,
Reoired That after the ratio OF representation from each
county shall have been settled before baotng il shall
be proper for any delegation TO put in nomination before the
convention, eligible citizen of the district The chair
10 call the Of the counties Composing the
district any order he IT. for that purpose, and
that any gentleman nominated present in person.
opportunity respond 10 brief address, to such nomi
nation and to whether he will abide by the decision Of
tins present consuted and n present,
any other gentleman being delegate may for him.
On motion Of s. II. Busknk, Esq,
Resolved That this convention shall be in reality what IL
puIports be-a democratic tnion each county in
this district shall be entitled TO vote for every hun
died democratic votes in said county; and when there is
fraction 6fy shall be consde ed as hundred and
all fractions under fifty. shall not be counted.
On motion Of S. H. Buskik, Esq,
Resolved, That consisting Of from each
represented this convention be appointed deter
mine how many votes each county shall be entitled to under
the above ratio of representation. The following persons
appointed by the chsir b. Myers, F. Lyttle, S.
BuskTk, Newland, Peak, P. Franklin, N. r. Wild
The following the number Of reported by said
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We lay before our readers the following letters,
which have Just been received at the War Office from
General Taylor, and from COL Price at Santa Fe.
The letter Of Gen. Taylor is crowded with interesting
details Of the battle Of Buena FIsta-accompanied by
state of the force which the victory, and list
of the killed and wounded. This is the longest let
ter which has ernanated during the campaign from
its author. Ii is full Of the stirring and brlli-
snt details. No man read II without feeling
proud of the glory which has been reflected
arms, and without anticipating the deep moral inn
preston which il will make upon the eastern world.
i coumemoratss achievement which is destined to
live long the page Of history The letter from Col
Price sheds much light upon the transactions in New
Mexico, which FIVE weeks ago produced such great
anxiety and intense curiosity IN the public mind IL
is the first authentic official account which has been
received for several weeks from that distant region.
Instead Of anxiety for the fate of officers and
troops In New Mexico. deep feeling Of joy, pride.
and conzrstulation has succeeded Col. Price. Of
Missouri pho resigned his scat in Congress TO
aader the eagles Of bis country. has added new laaf
90 her iaurcs Hrs admirable letter tells the story
tI,e rebellion end i;s suppre1ston, Our arms ars
sssaqss 10 Nsg Mexico thso ~ef Asap intelligent
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PRINTERS IN THE ARmY.-The New Orleans Delta

PRINTERS IN THE ARMY.-The New Orleans Delta
says:
The following incident goes to illustrate the great
numerical force of the printers with the army. Gen.
Scott. on recent occasion, wanted to have some
general orders printed at given time. He sent
directions to the Office of the Tampico Sentinel to
have them done. He told that. in consequence
Of the scarcity of hands, the work could not be
complished. He then on morning of parade ordered
all printers to step forward three PAGES from the ranks
when several hundred men-all printers-obeyed the
orders
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SlGNIFIcATIoN OF MEXICAN NAMES. =" Almost
every name given to town or other LOCALITY IN
Mexico is in honor of some saint or hero or de-
some peculiarly of the places, thus: Brazos
Santiago or ST. Jaco-ArmsFof 81. James; Vera Cruz
true cross; Saltillo-aleap; Monterey-monntain
king; Aqua Nueva new water; Corpus Christi
(Laiin) = body of Christ; La Vacca = the cow !;
Neuces- nuts; Lobos-wolf; seals are called sea
wolves by the Spaniards, and hence the name OF the
island signifies more properly seal island'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-29

05-Our corporation election is over; but fec
only are supposed to be interested have not been
furnished with the VOTE We should not be inclined
to notice it now, but to state that tue Free School "
proposition passed by almost unanimous VOTE This
We are particularly pleased with account of our
own "herd" Of little ones.
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To correspondents

u Washington. Your shi be attended 10. Your gcs
tons have already anticipated:
A. H., Columbus Your We like
them and find leisure shall promptly aced
You kaoD how they mourners'' Just
l. T. Tor perhaps L. for hardly initial
not furnish name! We like your communication,
hnd room Coo possi lie.
H. To that matter as soon IN. Lord viu
let u, Of
T. d., we6ed You viii find that we are sensihIy aIyen to
your suggestions, and will insliceD n premises
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GSrSeveral advertisers and correspondents must
excuse apparent delinquency on our part, in giving
place TO their favors. We are orer-crowded with
matter Of intense interest to our readers, and with
very heavy pressure of other business much SO,
indeed, that we can hardly meet current demands
upon our time. No little of present business
barrassments is caused by certain functionares who
shall hear from US in due time.
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1>-wc are requested announce the name Of JAMES
TURsER of Franklin township candidate for the Office
Of Treasurer and Collector Of Marion county, subject The
decision Of the Wing Contention.
r1rWe are requested announce JOHN DOUGLASS as a
candidate for Treasurer Of Marion county, subject
decision of the Wing county convention.
RrWe authorized to announce JACOB LAEDrs
anddate for Treasurer and collector Of Marion county