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esmaeud-laa lsr . Espiessnaausr, thsr
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raslI have ianad some lasfias xasshanI
, wha anuld have anssrred their purpasss
much better. Rep n.iblr. indeed. l,h.ll
not ak u Inn IN learn ~hsa l m 10 sssk
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iof thar. 1 sh.il ran.ull M own feelings
a. q my own ias G. hos ahiy - - he time
when. Dat ~ ~ lie msurer hos an L.
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from Asnr, but. siE. yiela--l am M
m.ieh i'rr hin IL gi,s il uP-l'm done
nH-l'm dona-l'm dare.
NORTH neply 10 The concluding portions Of
The aloSr Spersh, the member from isney in.
dulsed in strain u coarse personal ahnss sow aria
Mr.. X. using The terms coward. Nhslp. 6r.-ths
only notice taken Of which BY Mr.. X VAS 10 saw,
that - hr hoped his friends would excuse him
that really he could not ronsen, 10 skia he soms
dag two days in succession"
d. the name Of Trimming.
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LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.
Prom the New YOrk EIprs., Jsnusry q.

from the View } ofk EIpfesss 5snusy ~.
We lay before our readers The follow
ing letter. which tells lis own story ton
well 10 need any romment. II il but Just.
however, To lis heroic writer, whose cour-
age and judgment are equailed only BY
his honesty and modesiy, 10 state that ID
was written % near friend and relative,
now resident in this CITY, endeared 10 him
by very many years e personal intimacy.
10 whom he unhosoms all his purposes.
opinions, aud feelings, without The least
reserve.
We have mere Of this sors to commu-
nicatc, and shall soon be able 10 show that.
in his defence against his own secret per-
sonsl enemies. ~ we'll Is against the ar
med enemlss of his country, the old hero
Of the Rio Grande is ever i" Rough aud
Ready"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
DEATH OF CAPT. WIN. ALBURTIS.

The first intelligence OF the landing OF our
troops near Vera Cruz, brought with it the
melancholy tiding of the death of Capt VIZ
LIAM ALEURrs, Of the "a Regiment of United
States Infantry. He was killed on the 10th
of March, soon after landing was effected,
by az pound ball, fred from the Castle Of
San Juan d'Ulloa--the ball severing his head
from bis body.
Capt. ALBrRris was a native and for the
most part citizen of this town until he enter
ed the regular Army as ID Lieutenant, about
ten years ago. His friends and acquaintance
here have marked his military career with a
Just pride, and remembering the blooming lau-
rels which he won by his gallantry and hero
ism in the Florida war, had INDUCED the fond
hope of seeing his name stand high for deeds
Of noble daring upon the battle-h fields Of Mex-
co. But alas the cypress is now entwined
with The laurel. By the cruel fate Of war, his
career has been suddenly cut short in the
bloom Of earlg manhood.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

TIE LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND TIE BAT
TIE of BUENA VIsrA.-lt is remarkable coin
cdence that on the day the Battle Of Buena
Vista commenced. whilst Genp TAYLOR was
indicating in the field his claim 10 the high
military reputation, which every body free
from the tainted atmosphere the adminisra-
ton is surrounded with, accords to him, the
bill authorising Mr.. Polk to appoint MIR. BEN
TON 20 the chief command, was then before
the Seua,e Who Of all that gallant band
with which Gen. TAYLOR was then fighting
tn. battles Of the country. could have thought,
al the very time they were thus achieving a
victory, and Winning for the American Arms
the brightes; military glory that ever cluster.
ed round the name Of the sodier-who OF
them, we ask, could have thought that tie
President and his friends in Washington were
couns,lng together, and had even then bill
up before the Senate 10 supersede Gen. TAY-
LoR in his command ?--Bah. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
ana. KENNkDY-HIs ApDRESS.

Our attention has bTen called 70 an article
under The above caption, in the last Esprit Of
Jefferson" in which Mr. KEsSrDr's position
10 regard 10 the Mexican War is commented
upon. We had really hoped that The Editor
OF that paper would not second time seek 10
place Mr.. KENNEDY in a wrong position be-
fore the people OF this District. by falling TO
give just and unbiased statement Of his
views upon that important question, as decla-
rcd in his Chsrlesiown speech.
We did not hear Mr.. X. in his eloquent re-
ply 10 Mr.. BEplssER at the Jefferson Conn,
but we are authorised by gentleman who
was presen, al the discussion, 10 state ii needs
be, upon his personal responsibility, that Mr..
X. announced his opinions upon the War to
be substantially these
He declared without hesitation ihat he con
sidered the War unnecessary; that The PIesl
dents high handed assumption Of powers at
It's inception, was an outrage upon the Constl-
tuition and that no proper end can be attain
ed by the useless expenditure Of millions upon
millions, which could no, have been compass
sed wi,hou, a resort 10 arms. He then refer
red with most marked effect, to the fact that
while one Democratic bellwether had decla-
red he War to he War Of retaliation for out
RACES committed by Mexico upon the persons
and property Of American citizens-anoher
.iagled bis bell to lofier note, and proclaimed
il war of conquest. "Ehe object ofthe iear
be conquest" said Mr.. K, 81 denouuce II as
nnholy and unjust, and contrary to the spirit
Of our institutions"
Willnotegery right minded man endorse this
position And yet the Editor Of the esprit"
with singular peryersity and want Of candor,
in the very article in which he has charged
Mr. KEssEpY wiik disingenousness, without
one word Of explanation, declares that he de-
nounced the War, without qualification, as
"unjust, unrighteous, and unholy."
We have alluded to this matter, with no
other desire than 10 do justice TO the Wing
Candidate, and to place the
plain, unvamished truth before the people oil
the District, being perfectly willing to lie, them
Judge in regard to questions like these, and to
abide by their decision.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
EsA TEST sssEZ IVES
s fs:,ss all
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Sr-Ts = = u = ~ -
LATE FROM MEXICO.
THE BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA.
Correspondence T The Baltimore Patriot.
MoSrERy, Mexico, March 4, l8T.


An express is about to start for Camsrgo
with letters for the States, and | have only
time 10 send you few words.
We had rumors for several days that San
IA Anna was on his way to attack Gen. Tay-
lor, and on the 22d Of. last month (Washing
toms birth day! think Of lhaG) he reached the
camp oil Gen. T. and sent him a message TO
surrender saying "your five thousand troops
are surrounded by twenty thousand. 1t is use
less for you 10 contend with me; save blood
shed by submitting yourself and your soldiers
TO be prisoners Of war" Old Zack very Gun
etlv replied to the messenger who brought the
letter. THAT he was Ready TO receive Santa
Anna with $4,000 men at his back"-and
some Of the bystanders added she would have
a Rough reception even then" A letter
was Immediately sent by Gen. 4. declining
to accede" to the request. This ended the
correspondence, and in a short time thereafter,
the attack was commenced by Santa Anna.
and the battle renewed the next morning, and
continued till 'aie hour. when Santa Anna
drew off his forces and fell hack upon Augua
Nueva. Thenext day he retired to Incarnaclon.
and it is believed here now that he is on his
way 10 San Luis Poiosi, with the remnant OF
his army.
twas holly contested and bloody battle.
The Mexicans fought with unfinching cour-
age and with the desperation Of mcn who had,
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as they thought, a national existence oil STARE
IN the contest. But out-numbering, as they
did. cor forces four 10 one, they could not
Withstand the terrible charges Of our inianiFF,
the CALLING fire Of the cannon, or escape the
slaughter Of the light artillery. The nght
throughout was series of brilliant charges,
deadiY encounters. ard exciting skiFnishes.
We lost three pieces OF artillery IN the early
par; Of the battle, and at critical moment 10
ihe contest Gen. Taylor, when the troops
were wavcring under the calling fire OF vast
III superior force OF the enemy, came up, aud
led the charge HIMSELF The havoc here was
dreadful; The enemy fell III around. and our
soldiers rushed on 10 the charge with an I'M
petnasity which turned tie tide OF battle, and
decided the contest in cur favor. Taket all
10 ali. il is the most brilliant victory ever
gained bg the American arms, and IS WITHOUT
q parallel in modern warfare. We have lost
2:25 men killed and 45o wounded; we also
lost three pieces OF cannon, but not before ey-
ery man al the pieces was killed or wounded.
The loss ofthe Mexicans in killed and wound
Cd Is about 2000. The only regular ctileer
killed was Capt Lincoln. Gen. Hool,s Ad-
igtant General. He was shot in The mead,
when rallying the Indiana regiment, and ieii
into the arms Of an Illinois Captain and died.
The killed abd wounded among the volunteer
officers were immense, and they all isl IN the
hottest Of The fight. Ii is not possible for any
men to have fought better than did the Illinois
volunteers, The Mississippi regiment and the
Kentucky foo, infantry, and every man OF
them fought as ifthe result Of the battle de-
pended on his single efforts.
The light artillery did the great work, and
aterery discharge Of their guns moved down
column upon column Of the enemy.
90 not think there will be more lighting
this side Of the Sierra Madre. Indeed, now
thai Santa Anna has been whipped, and bis
army, which ne had been organizing for ma
ny elonths, disheaitened and IN great degree
how can Mexico make stand
for another 6ght2
The troops 10 this city have been fer The
last ten DAYS in the Citadel, and we feel that
we could have maintained it against twenty
Mexicans I'LL relief would have ar
rived. During these Ten days Of excitement,
the city was entirely deserted by the inhabi-
ants. but now that all preseu. apprehension
CT fight is at end, they willno DOUBT return.
The express is about to start and close
Yours truly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
OFFICIAL Dispatches.
FROM GENERAL TAYLOR'S CAM
HEABauAaTERs AMY GF OccugArioE.
Camp on The field Of hattie. Buena Vista.
III ~ Z. b uArY "a ls41

tAEADzUAuTERs ARMY CT bSCpPAFlpg+ 4
Camp on The field Of hattie, Ducna Vista. Z
Eiexi co, F,b susry "a, 1857 }
Sal have the honor 10 report that, hay
ing become assured on the ooh inst, tina! the
enemy had assembled IN very heavy forces q,
Encarnaclon, thirty miles IN front OF Aqua
Nueya. with the evident design Of attacking
my position, broke up my camp ar the later
place on the Dist, aud look up strong Inc IN
front Of Buena Vista. seven miles south OF
Satillo. A cavalry force left at Aqua Nueya
for the purpose OF covering the removal OF
supplies, was driven IN during the night, and
on the morning Of the 22l the Mexican army
appeared immediately in front OF our position.
AZ IL o'clock, A. NJ. flag was sent, bearing
from Gen. SANTA hEEt q summons OF un-
conditional surrender. To which | immedl-
alely returned negative reply. The sum
mons and my reply are herewith inclosed.-
The action was commenced late IN the after
noon between the light troops on the lett flank,
but was not seriously engaged until the morn
ing oil the 23d, when tne enemy made an ei-
tort TO force the leGt flank of our position. An
obstinate and sanguinary conflict was main
tanned, with short intervals, throughout the
day, the result being that the enemy was COM
pieteiy repuised from our lines. An attack of
cavalry upon the rancho Of Buena Vista and a
demonstration upon the city Of Saltillo itself
were likewise handsomely repealed. Early
in the night the enemy withdrew from his
camp and fell back upon Aqua NueYa, dis
lance Of twelve miles.
Our own force engaged at all points in this
action fell somewhat short of 5 AGO men, while
that Of the enemy, irom the statement OF Gen.
SANTA ANNA. may be Estimated al 10000
Our success against such great odds is suffi-
cicnt encomium on the good conduct Of our
troops. In more detailed official report, |
shall have the satisfaction OF bringing TO the
notice OF the government the conspicuous gal
aniry Of particular officers and corps. may
be permitted here, however, to acknowledge
my great obligations to Brig. Gen. Wool,
the second in command, 10 whom | feel par
liculary indebted for his valuable services on
this occasion.
Oar loss has been very severe, and will not
probably fall short Of 700 men. The Next
can loss has been immense. shall take the
earliest opportunity of forwarding correct
list Of the casualties OF the day.
am, sir, very respectfully. your obedien,
servant, u. TAYLOR,
Maj. General U. S. A. commanding.
The AID. GEN Of the army, Washington, d. G.
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HEADQUARTERS AEss 90 OccUpxrT0Ns
Acua Eueva. March 4. l64T

l.
Sra. I have the honor 10 report that The
troops Of nv command occupied their origi-
nal camp al this place on The 9Th OF FrbFus-
~, the last OF the Mexican army leaving the
morning Of that day ia the direction Of San
Luis. 1t is asceriained that the enemy - 10
fun retreat, and 10 very discrganized con-
di,ion: the men deserving and dying oil siaTva-
ton in creainumbers. | despatch aeommand
this day as far Encarnacion 10 harrass ms
rear, and secure whatever military supplies
may be found there.
From, the STATEMENTS of Mexican officers,
particularly OF The medical staff left 10 succor
The wounded. there seems no doubt that Their
loss 10 the recen; action is moderately estiniat-
ed at 500, and may reach 1900 men killed
and wounded; besides 1900 or 5000 deser-
tiers. Many officers OF rank were lost. ! en-
close a list Of our own killed and wounded,
made as complete as practicable AT tins nrne.
One regiment (Kentucky cavalry is not in
cluded, its return not being rendered.
The enemy had fully reckoned upon our
total rout. and had made arrangements 20 ia
tercept our retreat, and cut of the army, sta
tionnc for that purpose, corps OF cavalry, not
only IN our rear, bat even below Monterey.
regret 10 report that they succeeded near the
village OF Marin 10 destroying train Of sup
plies, and killing a considerable number ofthe
escort and teams,ers. Col. Morgan. Cd Ohio
regiment, on his march from Ceralvo TO
Monterey. was infested BY the Mexican cav
airy. with which he had several renconires,
buiiipally dispersed them with small loss on
his own part Captain Graham, A. @. NJ,
volunteer service, was MORALLY wounded in
one OF these affairs. have no doubt that the
defeat Of the main army at Buena Vista will
secure our line OF communication from far.
,her interruption, but | still propose in few
days 10 change my headquarters 10 Monterey
with view 10 make such further arrange
men,s which may be necessary in that quar-
ter.
The dispositions made to harrsss our rear
vndicate the policy and necessity Of defend
ing position in front Of Satillo, where de-
feat has thrown the enemy far back into the
interior. No result so decisive could have
been obtained by holding Monterey. and our
communications would have been constantly
in jeopardy.
lam. sir, very respectfully. your obcdient
servant, Z. TAYLOR,
Major General U. 8. Army, Comd'g.
The ADJurIsr GEsERAL Of the army Wash
ipgton, d. c.