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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-08-14
The Cotton Worn.

The cotton worm has begun its raVages in
this county to an alarming extent. They have
made their appearance on almost every planta-
ton we have heard from north Of this place,
and also on many in the southern part of the
comfy. They embrace several species-tis
cotton caterpillar, (noctua gossippii the army
worm, the boil worm, and two kinds of ground
worms, one a gray cut worm, and the other d
large yellow, and black striped worm, which
feeds both on leaf and stem, and which at
present, appears to be doing the greatest dam
age; cutting off bolls and squares--but as they
do not make their appearance in such great
numbers they are not to be dreaded in compar-
ison with the nOctua gossyppii as they appeared
last year. We have convetsed with many far-
mers of the county, all of whom evince serious
apprehensions for their havoc.
A planter near this place tells us that Of two
adjoining fields, in one a number Of pigs and
shoats have been running in the other none.
That in the one where there are no hogs, the
worm has already nearly ruined theprosPect Of
a crop. In the one where there are hogs they
have done no dam &c at all. He has determine
ed to turn every hog on the place into the cOt-
ton fields. We have seen the plan often rec
commended, hut never until now thought it
worthy to be presented to the public. 1t will
be an easy experiment, and our planters might
profit by trying it; it can do no hdrm.-LeT.
Advertiser.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-08-14

A WOMAN OF GOOD TASTE. The following
very happy and equally true sketch is from the
London Quarterly Review:
"You see this lady turning a cold eye to the
assurances of shopmen and the recommends
tons of milliners. She cares not how original
a pattern may be, if it be ugly, or how recent
a shape, fit be awkward. Whatever laws FASH
ion dictates, she follows laws of her own, and
is never behind it. She wears very beautiful
things which people generally supposed to be
fetched from Paris, or at least made by a French
milliner, but which7as often are bought at the
nearest town and made up by her W maid
Not that her costume is either rich or news; on
the contrary, she wears many a cheap dress
but it is always pretty, and many an old one.
but it is always good, She deals in no gaudy
confusion of %colOrs, nor does she affect a stu
died sobriety; but she either refreshes you with
a spirited contrast or composes you with a lG'
dicious harmony. Not a scrap Of tinsel OF
trumpery appears upon her. She puts no faith
in velvet bands or gilt buttons or twisted cord
ing. She is quite aware, however, that the
garnish is as important as the dress; all hel
inner borders and headings are delicate anc
fresh, and should any thing peep out which ii
not intended to be seen, it is quite as much &c
as that which is. After all, there is no grea'
art either in her fashions or her materials
The secret simply consists in her knowing tn
three grand unities of dresS--her W station
her age, and her own points! And NJ
woman can dress well who does not. Ate
this, we need not say that whoever is attracted
by the costume will not be disappointed in tn
wearer. She may not be handsome or accom-
~plished, but VIZ will answer for her being eve
tempered, well informed, thoroughly sensible
and complete lady"
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-08-14

We are informed that it is the present pur-
pose of Gen. Taylor to return to the United
States some time in November next should MS
military duties at that time allow him to pay a
visit to his family. /,
1t is further represented to us that General
Taylor speaks freely upon the subject OF NOV
inc to San Luis Potosi. 1t is said he has writ
ten to the War Department advising that should
il have been determined upon that no advance
shall be made to Monterey, he has now as ma
ny troops as are required to maintain his line
and may even spare a regiment from his pres
en-. force but that he is expected to advance
into the interior Of Mexico, ten thousand men
will be necessary cayune.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-08-14

Brig. Gen. Lane has received a re-uppoint-
ment in the army, and is ordered T. join Gen,
Scott's division.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-08-14
Interesting Letter,

The following letter, found in the Baltimore
Patriot, was written by Bale Peyton to Dixon
H Lewis. Mr.. Lewis, we are informed, is per-
fectly satisfied with the reply of Mr.. PeytOn
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HzApouAA1rEs OF THE AMY

or THE UNITED STATES OF AMERicA (
Camp Washington, before VERA CRvz March - Iets;
The underslgued Major General Scott Genera In
Chief of the armies the United states OF America has
received the report of the Commissioners appointed oy
him Yesterday 10 meet the Commissioners sPPon'eo y
his Excellency Gen. Landero the COMMANDER inCnlei
of Vera Cru, and the Castle Of San Juan de Ulua
In making that report the undersgn received inor
rslly from his Commissioner the PTd OF an siAnee
uent presented to them BY the Mexican
consistpg OF six articles Witnooi nc producing nee
articles in ertenso the undersigned VIII SIMPLY reier W
them by their respective numbers
ARTICLE l. 1. wholly inadmissi5le The garrisons Of
the places IN question, only be allowed 70 march
out or to evacuste them as prisoners OF "H pu1 sne
undersigned 10 willing that eacn earnson, ~'nou, us
tinctioa between regular troops and nston1 1l
militia may retire in the delay OF - Gays 10 tnen
respective homes-the ofscers giving Tor themselves
and their respective men, the usual parole OF noho MOI
again 10 serve against the United States OF Aerca IN
the present war until duly exchanged.
ARTICLE 2 The garrisons may be allowed AZ toe non
ors of war usually granted 10 gallant troops but 70 sur
render their arms OF every Sort save the sasais VI
the officers. 81.
Article J. As far as practicable By the Commission
err, OF the two armies this may be arranged TO sasy
The lust pride of the gallant defenders OF the places In
question
promised. .,
AEIIcIr s. This is Substantially met in the above re-
mark under article l.
ARrrcrE6 Not admissible in any case.
Taking the foreg going remarks and the INSTRUCTIONS o.
the undersigned ~ his COmmissoners-"llS .nsu -
tons were substantially communicated to the Mexican
Commissioners-ss the basis Of honorable eapitua
tion the undersigned 10 spars the artaer enasoh Oh
blood is wlng refer back the whole subject 10 the
same Commissioners Of the two partesprovided thsf
the said Commissioners meet again to-day at 10 o'clock
NJ at the same place yesterday, and proceed with
out delay definite conclusion OF the whole SUBJECT
The undersigned will wait tbs answer Of bis Excel
eucy, General Lsndero, up 10 O'Clock, tns dsy' and
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Camp Washington. before VERA CRUz. March =.
l. By articles OF capitalization signed and exchanged.
the city Of Vera Cruz and the castle OF San Jusn dc
Uua with their dependencies 10 be garrsoned by
the forces Of the United States, tomorrow ST 10 o'clock
A. NJ
2 In the mean time. no officer of said forces
will approach either OF those places than our
batteries Nos l. 3 L. s. respectively exceptby special
order permission some matter OF public duty.
3. Pending the ceremony of surrender, the whole
army VIII stand by its each corps ts present
ground ready 10 advance and attack If necessary.
I. The let brigade OF Regulars end Volunteer bri
gade to be designated by Maj Gen Patterson together
with any detachment from the L. ;. squadron under
Com. Perry that he may be pleased ts designate. will
be present the ceremonies OF evscuatng aud
derng These forces will occupy such positions at the
ceremonies may be assigned by Brig General Worth,
detachmenis OF whose brigade will garrison the surren
dsred works.
s. UatI those garrsons, with their necessary guards.
.entnels and patrols daily established no other per
son Whatsoever will be allowed except special duty
to enter either of the surrendered places.
g. The inhabitants OF Vera Cruz, aud their property
arr placed under the safeguard Of every Americans hon
or and any mscresn who shall do injury to any per-
sons or property shall be promptly brought before
Military Commission, under General Orders No. %.
BY command OF Major General SCOTT.
(Signed) II. l.. Soorr Asst Act. Adlt Gen.
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UNITED STATES srEAnxs MISSISSIPPI.

Anchorage near NEEA CRUZ, Marcn 70, lcfs.
sra am writing In the midst Of one Of tbs heaviest
northers ever experienced. Twenty three merchant
vessels have already gone ashore since morning. many
OF them with army stores and munitions.
The vessels Of the squadron have 90 tar held on The
loss Of life fear viii be great This Is the third norher
have mad since took command, I'VE days slnce, and
have had thirty wrecks
write this 10 anticipation Of tho early sailing OF the
Princeton fearing should not have time 10 the morning
Both the Rstan and Potomac have had vessels across
their hsvses am ignorant Of the extent OF damage
done these vessels but notice that the haftAn mas
her for and spntssi yard carried away.
We have parted one OF our chains srd have not yet
recovered our anchor.
IL would 10 very necessary that we should
have spare chsin and anchor for each class ci vessels
They can easily be put upon OF the Islands Several
boats have been los, in the gale actually blown from
the davis OF this ship not less thsn small boats
absolutely necessary 20 our wants the common iron
fastened whalebosL such are made a: New London
or New Bedford. costing from $50 10 500 viii answer
very well and they always be purchased ready
mace.
spars Of assorted kinds also wanted 1t Is hoped
that the frame for the hospital % be erected and
more sheds viii soon arrive. We may soon anticipate
much sickness and the rainy IA f,s spproschins
The Ohio and Mississippi are the only vessels arrived or
a. those expected and have all day been fearing that
the former would not hold The steamers not in
80 much danger e. they al work their wheels or pro-
pellsrs.
an, cir respectfully. your obedient servant,
NJ c. PERRY, Commanding Home Squadron
p :. We already In want Of Manila hawsers ;
those received Norfolk being tsrred four hsvsers
in day IN this snip. One merchant vessels
partly riding By "a.
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Santa Anun.

Ia our news from the Brszos We mention the ar
rival Of Santa Anna the 9Th u at San Luis Potod
with remnant OF his army. Mr. Kendall In one Of his
letters speaks OF him having reached the
capital OF Mexico where IL Is said be has joined the
church party and is disposed for peace This insei-
senee Mr. Kendall received through the foreign feet at
Vera Cruz. and probably true in lar the where
sbouts Of Santa Anna Is concerned. Nor imProos-
BILE that he has become disguised with lighting
We learn from officer who arrived lsss eve9ins
from Gen. Taylors camp that the day after the osue
Santa Anna addressed letter from Aqua NceTs 20 .os
Governor Of coahuis, in which BE- sid tas' 20 nsd
merely fallen back that point to procure Pross,on
when he would renew the attack that be had three
t.nnes won the ba,tie ut that Gen. Taylor was such
stubborn old Yankes thai be did not know when 20 was
whipped, Indeed the o<Hcers>s OH Epy expected .
renewed of ght but the drubbng the Mexicsns got
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VERA CRUz, March "a, l847
The undersigned Consus OF different Foreign Powers
the Republic of Mexico, moved by the feeling OF
humanity excited in their hearts by the fghtful results
of the bombardment Of the City of Vera Cruz during
yesterday and the day before. have the honor of ad.
dressing collectively, Gen. Scott Conmander-in Chief
of the Army OF the Cnted States of the North to
him to suspend his hostes. and to grant reasonable
truce sufficient to enable their respective compariots
to leave the place with their women and children,
well a. the Mexican women and children.
The request Of the undersigned appears to them too
conlormable to the existing ideas of civilization and
they have too high opinion Of the principles and
tments OF General Scott not 10 be full of confidence In
the success OF this request They pray him TO have the
goodness to send back his the pdrlenentdt
who the bearer Of th and to accept the
of their respectful consideration.
T. CLIFFORD.
Consul de sa Majestic Brtsnnique.
A. GLOUX,
lie Consul de ss Majestic lie Roi des Francois.
FILLlPE q. DE ESCALANTE,
I'll Consul de Espsna.
HENRI D'OLEIRE,
Consul de = Nj. lie Roi de Prusse.
true translation Of the original paper for the Secre-
tary Of War. L. p. SCAMMON, A. A. d. c.
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMY.


SIR-The flag OF the United States OF America
foats trumphantly the walls OF this city and the
Castle OF San Juan de Ulus.
Our troops have garrisoned both since 10 o'clock.
is now noon. Brigader Gen. Worth is IN command OF
the two places
Articles of captulation were signed and exchanged
~ late hour night before the last incose copy OF
the document
have heretofore reported the principal incidents OF
inc siege up TO the 18th instant Nothing OF striking
interest occurred TIL early 10 the morning OF the next
day, wnen received overtures from Cen Lsndero,
on whom Gen. Morales had devolved the principal
command terrible storm OF wind and sand made u
difficult to communicate with the city and impossible
to refer 70 Com. Perry. | was obliged 10 entertain
the proposition alone, continue the IRE upon place
that bad shown disposition surrender Tor the loss Of
DAY or perhaps several could not oe permitted The
accompanying papers will show the proceedings and re-
suits.
Yesterday after tho norther had sba,ed and the Com
sionsr. appointed by early the morning before
had again met those appointed by General Landero,
Perry sent ashore his second in command
CAPTAIN Aulick as Commissioner on the part OF the
navy Although not included in my specific arrange
ment made with the Mexican commander, did not hes
its,e with proper courtesy desire that Captain Au-
lick might be duly introduced sud allowed 10 parrc
pate In the discussions and acts OF the
had been resprocslly accredited. Hence the preamble
TO his signature The original American Commissioners
were Breyet Bgsdier General Worth, brgadler uenera
Pillow and Colonel Totten. Pour more able or Judi
cious officers could not have been desired.
have TINE sdd but little more The remaining details
OF the SIEGE the sble cooperation OF the United states
squadron, successfully under he command Of Commo'
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ARIILLKRY HEADQUARTERS.

Camp Washington, March a. ls47
SIR have the honor 10 report for the information of
the Genersn Chief on the 22d instant and az soon
as the Chief Engineer had reported that the batteries
were sufficiently advanced to receive seven uortars
placed that number In battery By o'clock that day
was prepared TO open the IRE upon the City Of Vera
Cruz At quarterpsst received the orders OF the Cen
eralin- chief to commence firing the city, and the
batteries Nos l. and were opened with great ANNA
ton and apparent effect
From the moment the batteries opened on the after
noon of the %2d inst the fire has been ncessant day and
night.
On the 22d, and during the night battery No. l wa.
under the command OF Capt Brooks of the Cd Artillery
battery No. 2 under the charge OF Lieut. Shackeford Of
the I'd Artillery and battery No under the charge of
Capt Vinton Of the Sd Artillery and until the hour OF
his death about l o'clock p NJ. when the command de-
yolved upon Lieut. yanyet, Sd Artillery.
The severe loss to the Army by the death OF Capt Vim
ton. the only loss sustained on the first day
Several OF the were slightly wounded.
The FIRE from the city and from the castle on our bat
tefes, with shot. shells and rockets has been intermt
ted, but with very brief periods, since opened
batteries and must ascrbe safety under such
heavy and constant fire. to the skill and science Of the
officers of engineers in the construction OF our batteries
From the morning Of the I'D to this morning the bat
eres have been in charge OF Captain Mckenzie Of the
I'd artillery and Capt Anderson and Brevet Capt Taylor
of the Sd artillery.
Yesterday about 10 o'clock NJ. was able to place
three more mortars In battery, but owing 10 the high
ness OF the wind, the shells could not be landed from
the storeshp and FIRE to this time has been very
moderate not exceeding FIRE in every i've minutes
Last night succeeded in moving three 24.pounder
guns to battery No g. with the necessary ammunition
and implements which have been placed in battery.
One more 24pounder and two sinch howitzers will
be moved out tonight and to morning las we
shall doubtless obtain supply of shells to-day, the
storm having abated sufficiently land them) shall be
able to open the four batteries with mortsrs four
o4pounders and two 5inch howitzers with increased
effect and renewed vgor.
can bear testimony, from personal observation, to
the skill and gsllsntry OF all the officers detailed Ar
tlery service under my direction and of the cheerful
ness and s,ssdiness of the in the performance of
their laborious duties.
have the honor to be, respectfully. your obedient
servant JAMES BANKHEAD
I'd Artillery, Chief OF Artillery.
Lieut., ScoTr Acte Adj General
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HEADQUARTERS on THE AMY

VI THE SfAEtS W AMERlCA ;
Camp Washington before VERA CRuz, March - lsi7.
he undersigned. MAJOR General scott Genersln
Che. OF the Armies Of the United states OF America
N addition TO the close blockade OF the coast and port
Of Vera Cruz previously established by the squadron
anoer Commodore Conner, OF the Navy OF The SAID
states having fully invested the said City win An
Overwhelming army 10 render Impossible thsti"
garrison shsuld receive from without succor or rein
oreenen, Of any kind and having caused TO be estao
saed batteries competent to the speedy reduction OF
me said City he. the Undersigned deems due to the
humanity to summon his excelleney, the Governor and
oonmsndern-Chisf Of the City Of Vera Cruz TO eur.
hoef the same TO the Of the United states OF
u i present before the place.
lie undersigned anxious 10 spare the beautiful city OF
era faz IRON the imminent hazard OF demolition
s s.aant defenders from a useless ehuson OF blood,
aaa Us peaceful inhsbtsnts-womcn and children In
o'usise-irom the inevitable horrors OF triumphant
ssst addresses this summons 10 the intelligence, the
ssHsntry aud patriotism lees than to the humanity
IA Us exeellency the Governor and Commsnder-in-
\ nlei OF Vera Cruz.
me undersigned is not accurately informed whether
the CITY OF Vera Cruz and the Castle OF San Juan
t,ua DC under the command of bis excellency, or
Enetner eseh place has its independent comman.
e but the undersigned moved by the considerations
Veiiod 70 above, may be willing to shpalsts that. If
II Guy should by cspitustion be gsrrsoned by part
ms troops no missile shall be fred from within the
~ 90 IRON It's bsstons or walls, upon thu castle,
rus castle should previously Ere upon the city.
Inc anoesas.sd hes he hsaos V teadsr 70 his dsSn
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ARTILLERY HEADouARTgAs

Camp Washington, March "a, 1878 7. NJ
SIR Since my report OF this date of operations in the
batteries up TO o'clock A. the hour when the troops
relieved have to state for the information of the
Genera in Chief that the enemy opened brisk fire. on
our batteries after sunrise this morning without
any effect but about 10 o'clock most of their batteries
were again opened on us, and one man OF company B,
I'd Artillery, was killed st battery No. l. and three rnen
were severely wounded.
shell fell into battery No 3, where four of Com.
psny "F," I'd artillery, wounded. The she'll fell
one of the mortars, breaking the mortar bed and
throwing the mortar thirty feet from the platform
another mortar bed can be obtained from the ordnance
depot and the mortar will be remounted
We have been restrained from the want Of shells from
throwing more than every five minutes during the
day. full supply will be in place night and
as it dark enough send them the batteries with
out being observed by the enemy.
am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. BANKHEAD, ID Artillery, Chief OF Artillery,
To L. ScoTr, Acting Adjutant General.
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B.
Trdnsidri1r

The undersigned, Commanding General Of the free
aud sovereign State OF Vera Cruz has informed himself
Of the contents of the note which Major Gen. Scott
Genersn Chief Of the forces Of the United States has
addressed to him, under date OF to day demanding the
surrender OF this place and Castle OF Uus and In
swer has 10 say, that the above named fortress well
as this piece, depend his authority and it being his
principal duty in order to prove worthy of the conf
dence placed in him by the Government of the nation
defend both points at ell cost TO effect which he counts
upon the necessary elements and will make ii good to
the last therefore, his Excelency commence his
operations OF war In the which he may consider
most advantageous.
The undersigned he's the honor to return 10 the Gene
ranChief Of the forces Of the United States the demon
STATIONS OF esteem he may be pleased to honor him with
God aud liberty
Pera Cri- March o. lsf7. JUAN MORALES
To Major General ScoTT