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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
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NEAsAaAM
lYH ~
MisheI Oppenholm. formerly part 1sF IL
!. Jacobs. hags leave 60 Inform his srionda
end tho public that he hiss fotnsed . eopafa-
aBrship with L.eoa Ka9ns and chat he wtrl
endeavaur, ~ heretofore, 90 deserve the
confidence Of eli be customers.
Oypenhoim e. * ,hs have opened thols
sore in Charsh street, In tho yellow btirk
Aouse formerly oerUpied by Mr.. CbaH. II M
6etweFn the post ofice and Col. Matta'4
PFenisss.
Goods of sverv description and 81 The ysrp
sest quality. rOady made clothing, eoata and
shoss Of ell kiuds, Ladies ns~ck-kerchiefs,
ribbons, p 'rtun"rv, IN Ana I'll thar fasAi at.
and eomfoFt Frhdsr abHoluielg indispRnsabJo.
hasiass tbs 4 Fsrant articles whtgb are use.
tul 10 planters,
Tho above will be found, NJ the r1ost mod
crate prlces, At OpponhsitH 4 Kahn'a Win
respre'fully solicit the patronage Of the N.
hsbltsntP " Baton Rouge and vicinity.
Oct. 3h- 80
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

A 'uilding lot, beng No 8 Of square No
~ beauregard Town in the vicinity ofthe
site tor the State hous~, to he old Nv mi.
vat bargain, Applv al this oa;ce
Oct $50. If.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
NOTICE.

All persons having clam, against the suc.
eesS' 81 ct DIR Aug IS u. King are req :e>t d to
present them ff collect on; and those Id h II
70 the Nacc - o. are requisite to m Ike m.
medi t. payrn nj. WASH'N Hill EN-
NV, GOt -42 st. 4 = $50.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
SLEEPER a PENNER
MANUPAfSUREAs or
Umbrellas, Parasols, sc.

0HnDEellbAs AfabObs, &C.
No l20 MARGEr srREEr, soyrft stoE, pa-
Low FOURTH. PHILADELPHIA,
Invite the attention IL Merchants anil Man.
nfaGiursfs tp their very extensive. eleg lnG.
new 1t ck, prepared wtt'i great care, aud OF.
fgrsd at lhg lpsest possible prices f,r each
rh8 principle N ahiah this c1nasrn IL
established, Il t. c insult the N itnaf inter-
Gsts Of tileir customers and themselves, b.
manufacturing a gtot ari ie. selling It n the
lowest price for cash, aud fegltziag their osp
remuneration In the anltu4t IT sales and
quick returns
Possessing inaxhaHstible + elites for man.
uftrtUFP, hey are prspafsd t. ai pDlv orders
to anv extent. anil ssspe3i fully sci cir the
patronage VI Me- h4a's, Manufacturers aud
Dealerp. OF 3t--3g H.
Agriculturtsts' aad Mechanics Assoeia-
tON Of L3uiytana.-
E@iLs BAsrHE ESQ Of New Orleans
II authorised TO receive and r.ceip for cub.
p"riptions 10 this Association, in the City Of
New Orleans.
JoHy J. PEAnes Else Is authorized to
vet as agent for this Association throughout
he 3tats, and to rec"isa and receipt FIR
subscriptions. He will also Ie IL, TO tie
the p~rocesdints # tho l,st msct-
ne. aAj receive Communications on the
Of Agriculture an1 Wech4 les.
STEPHEN HENDERSON,.
Chairman Executive Committee.
June SIS @ .=.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

A. BEARD. 5Bo. cAn.TouE. III. zaARD
BEARD, CALHOUN, d co.
Aactonee's ior the sale OF Real Estate. Ne
groes, BaIik \ other Stocks, &C., No. 8.
B3nks Arcad4, New o leans.
R~EBrKRycEs.
yHo. B. Byrne = 60, Jno. Hagan Esq,
PeteEs a Mil ard, James Obj ESQ
G. A. Jacobs Esq. Mess : Fraret Brothers
NJ. Musson Esq, Gen. Y. Sparrow,
A. Gosdoa Esq. Massrs Dick aITiil
Peter Conrey Jr., Ess.' Gen A.sx BarIow.
lJuRel3-l0l
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
KNOW THYsELFlu
READ AND Sc Cosv1xcEpf
Do eeariacsd sn4 Buy,

SV#EF"t@@ mi bUftt
C4SFlSGs- Hs have on hand, and ara
rersiSing regularly. direct from The maaufae-
to'y eFssy description Of HOLLOW wara. ron
sIstink Of preaeA Pots, Ovens. SkiIlstts.
W ssh pots. &c, "AieA We ofsr for wholesale
q retail - log a. they can be- obtained ~
HeW oEfsass. FIEE and uAEr.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

LEEcRRs Of ths best quality for aale by
- 2. JorRb4S.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

NEW EsTABLISHMENT.
The subscriber h@ving recommended the
saddiery business opposite LeBlanc's Cofse
house, is how prepared to araafn no,:ata 1is
old castcrne 8 sad friends; he is Craze. ul for
part f~aVonFs, and he2e~ {, merit continuance
Of their patronage. Fia has a Are sto,k of
horther Leather on hand; his prices TO salt
customers, and al his Rork sill be warrant d,
! fine 'sso-tsert Of nea site Il Saddl = on
hand. Cali and see
ABg. 2e-S0. IT, A. NJ RcrnER
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

Just Received, 3 splendid aasortu,sa
# FANS. By c. c. TCTLR
JnRe l2-I9
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

COLOGNE WATER.
A ms assortment Of eolayns Nst~
J5ss rs~eiesl ass ~ ssi~ =.
sse.A
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27

"H 10 OF AIM.
Philadelphia, August, 1846.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-27
ALSO A VERY SUPERIOR DEN.
TRTFICE,

10000 lbs clear Bacon sides. so Kee,
No / Leaf Lard S+ ssIa BIZ
81 N- RMAexa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
Far he Enquirer.
Nessrs. Editors: As This community is suffer.

Messrs. Editors: As This community is suffer-
versy between the Postmaster General and the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company, the response 10 The following que
ries. which ntw address 10 the President and
Directors, may explain The cause Of The difficulty
aud enable the company 10 remove j:
DO not your corporate powers limit you TO the
| construction and management Of railroad
whose lermini are Richmond and lhe Potomac
Rivera
Haue you any au horily 10 enter into contracts
or combination with any oher company, either
steamboat or railroad, Tor transporting the U. S.
mail 10 any place beyond your road, either with
IN or beyond The Limits Of The S,ae2
Have yon not entered into combination with
the Maryland Steamboat company on The Polo
mac river Tor Transporting The mail, heretofore
tween Richmond and The ely o! Washington :?
Do not The other railroad companies in the STATE
make contracts for transporting The mail 10 The
! extent Of their own roads, and no fanher2
! Does not he Postmaster Genera make separate
contracts with each company7
Were not The terms he offered you TO transport
the mail between Richmond and The Potomac
Creek satisfactory; and but for your obligation 10
make common ca use with the Maryland slea On.
boat company, would you not carry the mail be-
tween the TWO ends OF your road on The terms Of.
fered1
Has no, this union between your railroad and
the steamboat company caused the change OF route
in transporting The mail
What has ycur railroad company TO Go with
ice-boas on the Potomac riverl (Your charter
does mol authorize you 10 pass the line otth- Stale)
II The Post Office Department could not agree
with The steamboat company TO lake the mails be-
tween Washington and Potomac Creek, was ii
no; competent Ter it TO place the mails in some
other steamer, and deliver them 10 you =. the end
of your road2
Has no, the Steamboat company, with capital
OF SO or 500 600 nssd the railroad, with capital
of more Than million, as means TO e1iorI ire m
The department Terms that would not be granted if
The railroad line did not permit iselfio make COM
mon cause With in
Wa. not the refusal of the Railroad Company,
10 sign a contract for carrying The mail between
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

Richmond and Washington, based en- conscious
ness OF their want of power TO do 500
Should you no; frankly Tell the Postmaster Ue.
neral that your power 10 contract for carrying Inc
mail is limited 10 and from Potomac Creek, ana
that he can run boat Cd the river, or procure II
10 be done very readily, nnder con'rac! to carry
the mail tetween Washington aud Potomac
Creek, indrpendentof the Richmond, Freder'cKs'
burg and Potomac Railroad Company} o
Does Tie Steamboat Company receive sl2, IOO
for carving the mail from Potomac Creek 10
Washington, distance Of 50 miles, whilst the
mai is transported from New York 10 Albany,
distance OF $50 miles for ;sl3, 1907
Woud This great difference oil price on The Po'
lomac be made. bu, for The combination between
the Railroad and Steamboat Companies?
Would it not be better 10 break Inc alliance, and
each restrict Itself 10 the powers OF its charleI1
Dec. Is, 1917. INVESTIGATOR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
For The Enf1tiTcr.
COME ONE! COME ALL TO THE
MEETING TO-NIGHTl

1t is earnestly desired that the call made BY the
writer over the signature OF "P," in yesterdays
Times and Compiler will not have been made IN
vain; and it is urged and requested that there will
be full and general attendance atthe Odd Eel
lows Hall This Cruesdayl evening, at 7 o'clock
Let all attend, without regard 10 party politics.
Let men OF every various occupation and en-
easemenl attend. A are interested in this great
subject-lte transportation Of The srea, Northern
and Southern mail daily. Let US ascertain if
possible, "where the fault ISL whether with the
Railroad Company for not carrying the mail for
The price allowed, or Mr.. Johnson, the independ-
emf Postmaster General, who has given the con.
tract 10 persons who have brought their "bids"
within the terms proposed to tie public, and net
stop 10 discus, constitutional bars" or objections,
or 10 correct mistakes; such as landing The mail
"at Portsmouth" &c DC. Let US all attend, and
do the best we can for The benefit OF The entire
community, without being governed by interest,
in either The Bay Boats, which acreped, or the
Railroad which declined the contract To carry
out The idea OF The writer in the Enquirer, "F'iat
ju.liia, ruat o9lum r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
RICHMOND MARKETS. DEC. go.

TOBACCO-Receipis and inspections light.
We quote Lugs 81 a B. common Leaf 25 a
4 So midding 5 a rs; coed and fine 6 IS
a s. No fine manufacturing inspecting. New
loose and in hossheads 2 90 a GO, dull.
FLOUR-s6 l2i al retail.
WHEAT--W While l25; Red 100.
OATS-25 80 c. per bushel.
CORN-65 cenis-du
CORN MEALS so cents per bushel.-
Sales Of country meal al 50 CTS.
PROVISIONS.-BAco Smithfeld and Cir
crred none in market; Western Sides, "a 7.
cents Shoulders,6 II cents; Hams, II III
cents. Hams scarce and in demand. LARD
9 a 10 cents.
FlSH-Norh Carolina Heninss Gu, Sc a
+ 50 from second hands none III first hands
COTTON-llia IL cents per pound.
CATTLE-For Cattle from the scales, gross
weight, 81 CO a so, being Sigh, decline
since last report, owing 10 large increase III The
number Of cal!le offered. SHEEP: 81 25 3 90
he'll. Hoes: ST co, nett.
LIME-Sl II IRON vessels, 81 from stores.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
We have the melancholy satisfaction Of laying
before his many friends the following tribute TO

SdIIhHk V IT EIHI"U.
Hr,par.krEns JaLlp,, September 10, ls47
Orders No 49, IL. The commanding officer has the
melancholy duty 10 PERFORM Of announcing TO this com
mand the death of Captain James H. Calwell Of the
Voeeurs Tie received his wound on the l0th ultimo
at the mead Of his Company, Whilst gallaaty leading
Oh 10 the charge He died the death cf each soldier
and his friends and comrades will find consolation in
the manner Of his death, and the memory Of his many
estmahe qualities
II. His un-rai will take place To- 4; o'clock
p ST. aud tie officers of ts command invited To at
tend ii. BY order OF Major Lally
tSigned, u. sLN0RD,
Captain, and Acting Assistant, Adjulant General
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

We ara compelled 10 postpone the proceedings
OF the House of Delegates yesterday. They
were no, very important, The Speaker laid be-
fore the House letter from J. w. Jones, Esq
resigning his seat as a member Of The House from
Chesterfield county. We are panied TO hear
that he health OF Mr.. J. continues very bad
On motion Of Mr.. Hsrvie, writ of election
was ordered 10 be issued directing the Sheriff OF
Chesterfield 10 hold special election On The Sc
cond Monday OF January next for The election OF
delegate 10 supply!said vacancy.
MIR. Stephenson OF Wood g. Richie, submit
ed Protest by himself against the ac!ion of The
House in admitting delegates from the counties
OF Fairfax and Alexandria, and moved that The
same be inserted on the journal.
On motion of MIR. Conway, the whole matter
was aid on the table.
This Protest we shall publish.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The House have passed, GA 10 81, a bill giving
he election OF Electors Tor President and Vice
President to the people. The same bill, however
was rejected by The Senate, l7Io23 The Senate
having twice voed down the proposition, We pre-.
sumo that il will lie abandoned 1t is conjeciured
that the difficulty will be obviated by the Cover
nor's calling an extra session oil The present Legs
lature on the day prescribed by the act OF Con-
gress-though the consiulionaliry of such n pro-
ceedine is slouily questioned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
OLD FREDERICK HAS SPOKEN

We shall publish in a few days The long ana
animated proceedings Of the Democrats oil Fieu-
erick which may well serve as model for The
other counties in the Slate. VIM. Wood acted as
Chairman, and j. II. Carson, Secretary bo-
oucn, addresses were made by T. I. Faunueroy
and j. Randolph Tucker, Esqrs. They approve
of Nationa Convention 10 be held in Baltimore,
and appointed delegates 10 represent The Demo-
eracy Of their county in any Convention winch
may be held in their ELECTORAL or Congressional
District for the purpose Of selecting one or more
delegates 10 such National Convention; OF, 10 re-
present their county in the National Convention.
if the same shall be organized by the election o.
delegates Immediately from each county.
They, also, appointed the following delegates
TO represent the Democracy OF Frederick IN
Stale Convention 40 be held in the city OF Rich
mond, during The present session OF the General
Assembly, for The purpose Of framing Demo-
cratic eIec,ora! ticket, in reference 10 the ap-
preaching Presidential elecion:-R. L. Byrd,
Hugh Il. He, john w. Piter, Richard M. Sgd
nor, w. G. Singleton, VIM. Smith, A. r. Wood,
John Fletcher, James Robinson, Jos. B. Hack
ncy John Bruce, Robt L. Baker, Jas. P. Rely,
Jas Fl. Carson, j. Randolph, Tucker, I. I.
Faun,rroy, John c. Bowyer, Franklin Thomas,
STEPHEN D. Tmberake, Robert P. McCandless,
John Nj. Coyle John Hart, Peter V. Daniel, jr.,
P. N. Nicholas, Rob. G. Scott, VIM, F. Richie,
and Bennett M. Dewitt.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
GRAND CONCERT !
Geo. Ku0OO

II ESpECTFULLY announces 10 his i!Ient'
h and The pubic, that al The reqnes, Of nome.
Rms ci,zens he wiIle:vc GRAND CONCERT
10 The Exchange Concert Room on WEDNEs'
DAY EVENING, the 22d, on which occasIon
he will be assisted by Miss De Jeune, MI Buck
aud Mr.. Cpl, who have very kindly volunteered
their services.
n Particulars in future advertisement
Dec 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

Extract Of a letc'r from Washington, Dee. II.
"Dickinson's resolutions in The Senate are re
ccived with decided APPRECIATION by all sections o
the Democratic party, and, hope They will fur
nish basis upon which he whole parry cal
unite in The settlement Of The much vexed pIoyis,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM
MEXICO

We are indrb;c 10 friend for The N. o. Com
mercia Times of yesterday week Qhe latest date, }
from which We extract The following deeply in.
leresing intelligence. We regret thai the column
containing The letter Of "Iadicator" was 50 be-
smeared with oil and amp-black, as TO be !leg-
bic. The mail brought us no later papers than
Snndavs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

An in,urrection OF The Indian population has
broken on, near Husiut;a, and conflict ensued
between The troops there and the insurgents in
which The latter hadihe advantage. Many had faI-
len on both Sides and e great many prisoners made
ny the Indians. Colonel Gales, The Governor Of
Tampico, took instant measures, on The 30th
ult., 10 despatch 10 The scene Of disturbance a
force 10 restore order-viz: two companies under
Captain West. 1t was a. Huajutla that Colone!
De missy had severe engagement with the enc
my in greatly superior numbers and there, also,
tina, The Encarnacion prisoners were detained by
General Garay SO long time.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
FOR BALTIMORE.


- h The steamer Columbus, Csp pam
S Parrish will receive freight '9f 'as
above place ill Up. NJ. TO day-and VII 'e1,e
the wharf ai4 P. NJ. Those who desire 10 ecu,
.iuue shipping TO Philadelphia in this waY can ~
So il they will take the chance Of i,s being sh'P.,
ria The Canal. For such ireish, we VII! 'ece't'
a. ia as Baltimore. Passage ana fare 20 na"
more only IS. HENRY LUDLAM GU.
Dec 2i-lt
MANAGERS OFFICE, D. PAINE j.
This Day-sa5,ooo, of 5000, 1888 ~ 20 Of
/ Oo1 &C. IS Nos, i3 drawn. Tickets 60.
Also, the Dollar Lotiery-s5,ooo' &C. u N0''
i 0TawD. "
Drawn Nos. of Pokomoke Lottery, Class ~
is 50 q 81 81 81 II So 81 50 - 81 81;
Drawn Nos. OF Delaware Lottery Class 'o2'
IS Al IS 81 81 SO SO q So o.
Dec. u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

We resre, 10 hear that Senator Colquil of
Georgia inlenis 10 resign his seat for the remain
der of his Term In ability, patriotism and tieii-
,y, he has nobly represented the Sale OF Georgia,
and commanded he respect Of all parties.
1t is thought that Ex-Governor Mcdonald, or
MIR. Seaborn joins, vii! be appointed for the un-
expired term. They are both gentlemen Of fine
ta!euls, high character. and devoted Republicans
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
RICHMOND THEATRE

On TUESDAY EVENING, December 81,
Will be re formed he Drama, in Two acis called
ECRE EFT : l. RV c f.
Michel Perrin. an aged Cura;e. MIR. Il. PIacit''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

To conclude with the elegant Petite COMEDY,
never acted here, called
FAINTHEARTN E'ER ZION FAIR LAD1
gJ For full particulars, See bills Of the day. a
II Boxes LIST and ID Circles, 10 cents
Circle, and Slips or colored persons, 50ant % c''
DEE 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

The election OF United States Senator came on
before The Alabama Legislature on Saturday, the
ll,h. Three ballots had been taken wihou; an
election. They slotd as follows:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

Nothing has vel appeared TO develope the true
meaning of Mr.. Calhoun's resolutions, which we
few DAYS since described as too indefinite Tor
examination. We suspect and hope that The
Union. version is rot lar IRON correct:
"Mr. Calhoun made an explanation OF his re-
solutions when be presented them; nor dill he IN
dictate the course which he intend'd 10 pursue
We shall wal, for his expose We presume re
goes against he acquisition OF The Waolc Of Mexi.
60; bur, afer the course he took during the last
session in favor OF defas're l,ne, We lake il for
granted re does not oppose all territorial acquisi-
lion and all indemnify. On The contrary, We pre-.
sumo after The important changes which have
taken place since the last session, and The great
conquesls which we have made in Mexico, MIR.
Ca houp will be rather disposed 10 extend our &C
QUESTION. than 10 disclaim any territorial irdem-
uilvb
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

Mr.. Rivss' Adares, is IN typs, and will ap'
pear tomorrow,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

To be followed by the Farce Of
A Nab0b for an ssOUr.
Sam Hobbs. Mr.. II. Placite.
Miss AlWALTERS ia GRAND PASSEuL.
Wreath Dance, BY La Petite Geh'u'e'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

ell TO invite the Democratic members OF The Le-
gisa,ure 10 meet in The Hall of The House oil De-
legares This evening, (TuesdayD December 2lsL
al o'clnck
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

sale which was to
i have taken place al Sabot Hli his day is
s,poned, by order OF the commissioners.
K. II. DICKINSON s. BRO,
Dec. 81 AucuoDeefs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

MANCHESTER COTTON AND WOOL
III MANUFACTURING COMPANY. -
The annual meeting OF the S'ockholdeiso this
company will be held al the Exchange Hotel, OF
Monday the 27;h inst, at O'clock, A. NJ.
Dec IT-r2c2i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

We are indebted 10 Adams Express for the
Baltimore American Of yesterday morning.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

The chances seem 10 DO in favor Of Mr.
Lewis.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21

High = alter ~: cav Al p O'Clock p. /"
ARRIVED,
Schr. Edwin Fsr;ar, Hollinsshead, Ba limoie
Schr. Jas. franklin, Creighton, Norfolk.
Schr. Ellen Sedswick, Beasop, New York.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l2-hrtived, barque
PtGaix, Boush, from Norfolk and Richmond
Cleared brig Paio Alto, McIntre, ior Richmond
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-21
MARINE JOUl{NaI-
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICH NJ ON ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-12
The Fine Arts.

Mn. ArwooD's PORTRAIT or GENERAL TAyLoR.-Ths
beautiful painting is admired by all who visit Mr.. At
woods rooms-and it Is not to be wondered at true
likeness Of the who has within the last year and
half permanently fixed himself in the affections of
the American people Is likely to be sought after Mr.
Atwood with great good taste, has depicted only the
general upon his at least his Is the only form
that claims the eye The gun by which Captain Braggs
sent their compliments to the enemy five times per
minute during the engagement ut Buena VISTA helps as
relief does also the smoke battle scene ut
the left Of the piece but standing boldly to the
view IL the truthful likeness Of " Old Rough and
Ready" though nothing in the painting would
induce one to 30 name the hero of Florida and
Mexico In fact view of this picture induces
u exalted idea Of the and his character
than to be drawn from the rough anecdotes that are
promulgated generally At the first glance the pene.
ratng eye attracts attention then the look Of
active contemplation II he calculating what would
full Of brave fellows most eectualiy avail him.
self Of their services Gen Taylor Is short that il he
has short legs but what Of that lie never had occasion
TO call upon his legs to do duty to his body No he
better form to endure the shocks and connections of
the battle held than he possesses But Mr. Atwood
the hfe-ke image there, upon his Canvass and all who
desire 1t may call and for themselves how repub
the toll and dangers Of journey to Monterey for the
purpose OF getting the true likeness of the old hero
ought to be well repaid for his outlay of money and la
DOT NO one can regret visit to Mr. As rooms lie Ia
and makes those who visit him perfectly at home lie
loves the General and give good for his
miration OF his character He has him. seen him in
MS camp, and knows his unaffected patriotism lie has
All who know General Taylor say this painting depicts
the man