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The Army.


Up to the time Of writing, we have nothing
further from the Rio Grande.
There is letter in the city from an officer
Of the army, dated at Monterey, the 92d Febru-
airy, which we believe 10 as late as any direct
and positive intelligence; that they had nfor-
nation Gen. Taylor had fallen back on Ssltillo.
and was then posted mediately in front Of
that place, with his tanks protected by two
redonbts--but up to thst time there had been
no fighting. q
In conversing with highly intelligan, off,
Ger, who left saltIlo early in las, march, and
had Jeen with the army since il entered Mexi-
co, he expressed his belief that there had been
no general battle. He assigned among other
reasons, that if such had been the case, and the
Mexicsns bad been successful, ,hes would no,
only have made us acquainted with il, but also
they would have immediately appeared on the
Rio Grande, and attacked al our posts on that
river; if on the contrary, be had been success.
full, hewOild at once have re-opensd his com
municationsi in the rear, Which he could have
done without difficulty. From ell these cir
cumstanees, he feels conf lent that nothing de-
eisive had taken place, and that prompt infOr-
nation will reach the Rio Grsnde 90 soon as
general battle may oscur Lis very certain
until Gen, Taylor hss disposesef SANTA Anna
in HE front. be can Jake 90 sfeetual measures
to clear the road IN his rear, as be could not
venture to send any dstachmsuis, OF in any
way akenhs main bod, for that purpose:
bu, il hesuecssdsin rsPeIline Santa Anaa, the
mere knowledge Of hat fact will cause the en-
smy's force IN his rear io.witbdrsw. ~
With Gen. Taylor's army are Eve bstsries,
consisting of92 pieces Of flying srtiIlery-eqnal
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ARMY NEws.-The excitement in the pub
lie mind in relation to the fate of Taylor and
his gallant little army has been intense, but
the rumors of yesterday were calculated to
quiet it without, as we conceive, much reason
to justify it. Every one thought. and every
one could hear Of favorable news, but no one
could ascertain what it was exactly, nor could
we ascertain anything which justifies the be-
lief that Gen Taylor had returned safe to
Monterey. The report of battle in which
Gen. Taylor killed 400 Mexicans with but lit
tie loss on his own side, is like all the rest,
based on report, but no one knew how it
came. We have nothing posit,re since the 2is'
February but we have reports by way of Ca
MARCO and Tampieo, There is but little doubt
that the communication between Camargo and
Monterey is cut of, and no credence can be
given to the various reports in circulation.--
The only symptoms favorable to Gen. Tay-
lor's success is, that the Mexicans on the Rio
Grande, who would have the first news, are not
elated, and W.. hope and TRUST our predictions
and wishes Tor Taylor's success may prove
true. We give all the news and rumors that
we can gather that our readers can make
what they can Of it, but we scarcely believe
Taylor has fallen back on Monterey, bu' ad-
here to the opinion that at Aqua Nueva pass
or at the pass near Saltillo, he has given San
ia Anna a specimen Of the skill and vaor
Of American volunteers. Then at his leisure
he can return to Monterey and open the way
to Camargo Santa Anna, in letter home
said he would attack Gen. Taylor on the 2Ist
February, the day on which r. X. A. added
his postscript. We have New Orleans papers
on Saturda, but no farther army news; we
trust to be relieved by an arrival in few
days
The idea of Gen. Scott making demon
stration on San Luis, is, in our opinion, ridic-
ulous. We will even venture an opinion thai
on this day (23 hlarch) the gallant General
is in possession of Vera Cruz, and will there
receive the news Of Gen. Taylors situation,
and send troops to his relief, which, with four
regiments now arriving will put all to rights
in that division, and drive back or capture
Santa Annals army. We know this is VEN
turing an opinion against many others but
il is ours and we give it.-Vicksburg Wing.
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The rEs REsInESrs.-The Union Of the 10Th
contains a general order from the Adjutani
Generals Office, relative to the eslisting and
organizing the ten new regiments
The following is all that concerns Misss-
sippi:
The Regiment Of Voihguen Two comPs-
MES in Pennsylvania, three in Maryland, two
IN Virginia, one in Mississippi, one 10 Georgia
and one in Kentucky. Col. T. p. Andrews,
head quarters, Washington, D. c.
The undress or service uniform OF this reei-
msnt, will be dark grey frOck coat, single
breasted, with nine -egimental buttons down
the front, conforming in other respects to the
frock coat Of Ia artillery.
Scales, or counter straps for the shoulders,
In lien Of epaulesies, with the usual insignia,
denotine the rank
Bottoms eilded as for the mounted riHemen,
with the letter v.
Tiowserss dark grey cloth, with stripe Of the
same colsr, edged with yellow cord.
Sword: same as for infantry.
Shoulder belt: black patent leather, Is for
infantry.
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AN IMPORTANT DECISION The High Colri
OF Errors and Appeals, on Monday morning
delivered their opinion, on the various Bank
cases which had been taken up. There were
so many points involved 10 the various cases,
that it would be impossible to notice them, but
the result ia. ths' tho Law Of 1919, appointing
Trustees after judgment Of forfeiture, TO coll
lect the assets Of the Banks for creditors, lie
sustained and decided to be still in operation,
and that the act Of 1876, known as the late
Brscoe act, is void; and that Trustees apPnint-
ed under it, cannot take possession Of assets
and cell them in derOgaiion OF any rights ac-
quired under the act OF 1913.
Under this decision the Trustees. under he
act Of $40, will be required To proceed in the
collection Of the debts Of Banks in the mosi
speedy manner the law sufbonzes. 70 safe
Of the assets. as provided in the sei Of 1915,
can now be made.-yIeks6EIg Hhig
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At meeting Of Canton Lodge No 49, the
unfortunate accident to, and consequent death,
of our friend and brother, TnoaAs II Nancy,
having been communicated, the following re-
solutions were UNANIMOUSLY adopied. -
Resoiyed, hal we do most sincerely sympa-
ihise with the friends and relatives OF our de-
ceased brother, and in testimony Of our most
hearty coincidence, that we will form process
sion on Tomorrow at 8 o'clock, A VI. and es-
cort the corse a short distance on its way to
the family burying ground in Tennessee.
Resolved, That in further testimony Of our
respect for the memory rof the deceased, we
will wear the usual badge Of mourning for the
space Of thirty days.
Resoired, That n copy Of these resolutions
be directed to his father, DR.. Jas II Nancy,
Of Tennessee, and that the Editors Of the
Creole, the Murfreesboro, Nashville
and Franklin papers be requested to publish
the came.
]. T.-CAMERON, Sec'ry.
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Tue CATERPILLAR lsAIs.-A Georgis pa
per says: ave have been informed by several
that the Ay which generates the Caterpillar, go
destructive 10 cotton, has been already seen
during the few days warm weather we have
had this Spring-an alarming indication that
the crop may again be cut short"
We have heard planters in Yszoo county
state that swarms Of this Ay are sIso to be seen
on their premises Yasoo Depioraf.
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between Monterey and Saltillo Gems Mino
and Tonejon."
A letter is published from Santa Anna, date'
the 18th February, from San Salvador, at L
O'Clock, A. NJ, which we give entire:
LIBERArING REPUBLICAN ARMY,
Headguarters in San Salvador,
Feb. II, l847--l0 O'Clock, A. N.Y.
Excellent Sir: By the annexed documents
you will learn that Gen: Taylor has concern
lrated his forces at the hacienda Of Aqua Nue.
Va, twenty leagues distant from this point
This news has just been confirmed BY my
spies, and there is no doubt that that General
is preparing for an action, and that he will pre-
sent himself in irwin from TO 5000 men and
more than twenty pieces of artillery.
On my part, have taken all proper measures
for giving him battle in his camp on the 2lst
inst. By the time this note reaches the hands
of your Excellency a great battle un gran
hecho de armas will have taken place, the re-
suit of which will be of incalculable conse-
quence for the country. ] confidently trust
that the justice OF the nation will be protected
Ut inns iiliie W inc Ouu VI Aihits, oHu '""'
shall have the satisfaction of SO announcing to
the Supreme Government
The troops under my command are marching
with enthusiasm and eager t. vindicate the
honor of our arms. Neither the privatlons, the
iatigues of laborous march, nor the elements,
which appear to have csdsprod against us-for
during some days we have had totrasel upon
cooled their ardor.
Those who suppose that by taking this route
there will be nothing for the army under my
command to do, will very soon see that to give
an opinion upon a matter which they do not
some circumspection is necessary.
Be pleased to communicate this to his Ex-
the Vice President, and accept the
assurances Of my consideration and respect
God and Liberty!
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
To THE MINISTER OF WAR.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given that wi !,
IL at the May Term is47, Of the Pro-
bate Court Of Madison county, State Of
Mississippi. present my accounts for
final settlement and allowance, on the
estate Of w. A. Dickson. deed, when
and where those interested can attend.
B. NUNNELEE, Adn'r.
March 90, is47. f7-f9
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FINAL sErTLEMENr.

NOTICE is hereby given that will, at
~ the April Term Is47, Of the Probate
Court Of Madison County, State Of Mis-
sissippi, present my accounts for final
settlement and allowance on the estate
OF A. ID. Hester, decd, when and where
those interested can attend. fra
W. HESTER, Admir-.
March so, 1847. q7-ae
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A BRoaDsiDE The passage Of the awilno.
ProvisO" is charaeterised BY the Washington
Union, as the "7fsaatery Of southern and Ws,-
Tern federaiism!' This is particularly eOnsi.-
tent il simed at the whigs-but their oppo-
nen's having large majority in the House
Of Representatives, they must be the traitors.
Perhaps he begins to consider hisevn sids
90 FederaIiss.-.Haslpille H1is.
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ComMERcIaL.-.New Orleans, March 2o.-ihe
tendency of the market is slightly downward,
counteracted to some extent by slight de-
cline in freight Sales Of the week 1880
bales. We quote ordinary % l0i; good
middling iO} l0!; fair ia III Stock on
hand 578,55l bales.
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber will continue BUSH
cess at this place, in his own name, at
the store lately occupied by Smsdes 81
Crump. He will act as agent for Messrs.
Gilmore e. Henderson, New Orleans,
and is prepared to make advances in
cash and supplies on Cotton shipped
through him 10 that house.
GEORGE SMEDES.
Vickslurg, March 10, 1847.-27-39
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Capt Jchs n SHARP, has been appointed by
ths President, ouartermaster, in place Of VIM.
Bobbitt, resigned. This WILDE good news 70
the Tszoo Volunteers, who have been tryire in
vain 70 get rid Of him, and nov Lieut.. A. D.
Corwine viii be ihsir Cspisin.-H. Wig.
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AS il is Tie distingushing happiness

as il is The Distinguishing happiness
Of FsEE GOVERNMENT, that Grid order
should be tic result OF choice, and not ne.
cessiiy, and the common ciSkes Of the Peo-
pie become The lars Of dte land, their pub
Tic prosj erity, and eren existence, gerry
much depends upon suitably forming The
minds and morals Of their citizens. IL can
oaly be happy rlen The public principles
aud opinions are properly directed and
maaners regulated"
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DISSOLUTION,

THE co-par.nership heretofore ex.
u isting il this city under the firm
OF SMEDES e. CRUMP is tais day dis.
solved; J II. Crump having sold his in
terest in that concern to George SIN des,
who is charged with the settle ment Of
its affairs.
GEORGE SMEDES.
JOHN II. CRUMP.
March 10, i847.
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'oiih Az De~"~ '~-'-~''y
parts:
"On one occasion, Drake, being on an cleo
tioneering tour, met one of his constituents in
Kinds CO., whom his previous course in re-
gard to some public matter had not altogether
pleased. Drakctred to convince the dissatisfied
Individual Of the propricty Of bis conduct. But
all would not do; it was impossible to moilify
him Said he:
SPIN going to oppose you, Drake" vfry en-
pha,ically. -
sOh, no you wont, old fullaw," ipterposed
Drake. "Let's 60 and take a drink" This.
latter proposition was accepted, as matter of
course. Whom about to touch their glasses,
the voter, as il to show the elevetion and mag
ntude Of hisindependcnce, which could ena-
BILE him to drink at the expense of man against
whom he was not afraid to say he was going to
vote: -s1No," said he, "Drake, am going a
gainst you, Pm not only going to vote against
you, bu, Pm going 70 throw all my influence
against YOU"
sWel, old fellow" said Drake, srIl tel you
the honest TRUTH, am sorry TO lose. your role.
butd--a your iaGueaee.
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VNTEare authorized to announce william
w Clark, as a candidate tor Constable
in Beat No. !. Election LIST Saturday in April.
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To Major Gen. T. H. bEsToN, Washington.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March Q, l847.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March Q, l847.
sR: Your letter Of this dsy's date is just re-
ceived, and seeing no reason for iurther rehec-
ton, and wishing to avoid all delay in officer
ing the army, have written note to the Ad-
jutant General, to be delivered at his Office IN
the morning, declining to accept the appoints
ment Of Major General in the army, so kindly
offered to me by you, and so honorably con
frmed by the Senate.
Ihave the honor to be, sir, with great res
pcct, your friend and fellow-citizen.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To the President.
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NorIcr,- No proof of publication will here
after be gwen until the advertisement is paid
for.
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MARRrED--ln Canton, on Tuesday last, by
Hon. y. b. Hopeott, Mr.. john GERwIcK, to Miss
WLHELMINA MILLER.
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DmD-ln this county, on the Goth inst, Tnos.
II. Nancy, from the accidental discharge of
his shoI gun.
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The following ''good one'' we clip from the
Natchez Courier Tn hero is the immortal
John ~ Drake formerly web known in these
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THOMAS II. BENTON.
WAsHIrsToS CRY, March 9, l847.

WASHINGTON Cry, March 8, I847.
SIR: have given to your letter of the 9th
inst, the consideration which its importance de-
mands. In rendering to you the appointment of
Maj General in the army earnestly desired that
the country sho uld have tho advantage Of your
conceded ability and military knowledge, and
your intimate acquaintance with the Mexican
character, and your familiarity with their lam
gunge and political condition.
Immediately after your nomination as Major
General had been unanimously confirmed by
the Senate, carefully examined the subject
whether possessed the power to designate you
"a junior Major Genersl--io the chief com-
mand of the army in the field. The result Of
this examination is, am constrained to say,
settled conviction Of my mind, that such pow
err has not been conferred upon me by the ex-
isting laws.
am fully sensible of the exalted patriotism
which alone could have induced you to
make the personal sacrifices to which you
would be subjected, assuming even the
chief command Of the army in Mexico, and
duly appreciate the reason you have assigned,
and which may, | fec-, prevent you from ac-
cepting your appointment as Major General.
If on further reflection, such should be your de-
csion, shall learn it with deep regret.
am, sir, with high consideration, very res
pectfully your obedent servant.
JAMES X. POLK.
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CANTON, Madison County, Miss,
.Marh %. I847.

A. d. CRossMAy, ESQ. = Dear Sir: | hand
you above, draft Of Messrs. r. Darlington
& Co, at sight, on Messrs, D. Mitchell & Co.,
of your City, for SIG So
This amount has been contributed By few
citizens Of this county for the relief of the suf-
fering poor Of Ireland and Scotland, and am
requested BY them to remit the same 10 you,
to be added TO the fund Of which you are
Treasurer, and applied in the same manner as
that may be, or has been, applied.
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Yours, very respectfully,

About 5000 had been collected and for
warded from Vernon, proviously.-ED. CREOLE
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Col. BENTON.

This gentleman declines the appointment Of
Major General for the reasons which are given
in the following correspondence with the Pres
ident.
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, We have just received the following Extra
Of the ST. Louis Repeiiie, containing impor-
tant intelligence from Santa Fe; W.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
"JOHN's ALIyEiv

TOHN ROBINSON is a candidate for Major
- Of the 25th Regiment Mississippi Militia.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-02

Farewell Daddy. till next thanksgiving" And off
goes Joshua with his axe, to conquer wilderness.
And he does il.
These old men of the mountain" would ride the
country down, as their predecessor did Sinbad the
sailor. And the countrys only relief is TO follow
Snbad's example, and shake them off It's shoulders.
Peace without indemnify Will the country sub
nit to that! Will it sacrifice much Of It's precious
blood, and throw away many millions OF money,
for nothingl Will it tell other nations that they
always insult and plumber it with impunity, because
they can always rely for aid upon of its parties
Will 1t reject "a worthless weeds the laures
PalO Alto, Monterey, BGena Vista, Cerro Gordo,
Churubusco. Mexico In surprising that, both MIR.
Webster and Mr. Clay have grlevously mistaken their
cOuntrymen.
No more territory Do they expect to confne the
indomltable Anglo-Saxon by artificial boundaries
Do they believe that he Will stand still under their
resolutions Let Mr.. Webster go back to Plymouth,
and MIR. Clay TO Daniel Boone. And then let them
return through the progress since made, and ask
tory As well might he say to the Ohio, mo more
flowing"
No slavery in conquered territory This is very
explicit! 1t lodges the "W ilmot Proviso'' very
adroitly But it 0iA not do. If we conquer no ter
ritory, Of course establish slavery by
quest But does this meet the question! Not at all.
The real question is shall we extend slaveryi And
while Mr.. Clay would not extend it by conquest of
Mexican territory, he expresses objection 10 It's
extension over the remaining American territory.
The wings" of New York, who, in conjunction
with majority of the democrats" have recently
spoken in thunder tones against any slavery,
will hardly be satisfied with this definition of posi-
ton. - Mons VerrOnS"-Pd. Ledger.
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Mr.. Claws Positions.


In tins speech, and the resolutions on which 1t was
founded, Mr. Clay very distinctly takes the following
positions. First if the President will not distinctly
state the objects OF the war, armies must be with
drawn from Mexico, so as they can be consist
emily with national honor Secondly: no more terri
tory must be acquired, beyond the boundaries of Tex
as Thirdly: territory must not be conquered or
purchased, for the purpose of introducing slavery
Peace 0ithout indemnify; no more territory; no
slarery IN conquered territory. This is Mr.. Clay's
programme, upon which he expects to rally the
Z" whgs" around him candidate for the next Pre-
sIdency. II is the echo of Mr.. Websters programme
lately published from Faneuil Hall in Boston. Will
the people sustain it That is the next great ques
ton. We believe that they will not. But nobody
knows who Is governor till after election.
With the highest respect for Mr.. Gays talents, we
have no high estimate of his political sagacity and
foresight. He is behind the age Like Mr. Webster,
Dir. Adams, Mr. Calhoun, Mr.. Berrien, Mr.. Buchan-
an, men distinguished for ability. he reminds as of
the lines which he quoted in the Senate, at Gen.
Smith, Of Maryland,
sold politicians chime wisdom past,
And totter in bIunders the Iast.''
Mr.. Gays wisdom, like that Of the distinguished
men aforementioned, is thirty years too old. The
country has ouigr0wn it. They talk like old Con-
nectcut farmer trying to dissuade his sturdy from
going to the west +" My son. have lived on these
hundred acres, where BORN for sxty-five years.
and have always got good living, and have had a
school house and meeting house handy. Do as do.
Stick to the old farm, and live my life again after
have gone. Do not tempt fortune" But Daddy :
Brother Jonathan went to the west ten years ago. and
now has well cleared farm of GAO Can't
do as much there in the next ten years! Your no.
tons we're good enough when Connecticut
little colony on the border of wilderness. But now
-.f;on has left Conu~oficuf clean ont of siohf
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NEW GOODS!
SfsEn rE.A~ Car.agr

r. CASE has been receiving during this and the week
fresh supplies of and desirable styles Of fall and winter
goods bought auction and importers lowest prices
the following some viz
pieces rich Cashmere de from 30 10 do.
edonan, mohar and Alwa pads do. wide black silk and
mcha fringes; do double width twled silk pads
Edo chamelon plaid silks rich 81 iai do French
cloth, the cheapest sold, all black de
lanes 50 to So gross steel buttons for ladies' dress trimmings
dozen fur cloth velvet and seal caps fine double sole
calf and zip boots and brogans black scarlet silk
velvet ribbon pieces earPetng to arrive in few days. 80 TO
80 Purchasers will ind comparing quality ana
prices cheap goods he found In town. can afford to
sell cheaper than other wholesale retail Please call
and I r. CASE
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From the Gin. Enquirer, Nov. 10.
General Orders.-NO. 4.

JoHN BRoUeH, Esq.-Dear Sr:-Below you will find
an authentic copy of circular emanaling from Ashland,
and secretly circulated through every part of the
try believe, sir, that publication Of it would to
fOEtfy the democracy against the nsdious attacks Of
enemy that rather than light, well
expose a part of the machinery which will be worked
against Upon the accuracy Of this you may de-
PEND.
Very truly yours, VlGILANS.