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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29
"WAR WITHOUT PITY

Since the resolve Of the Mexicans 10
adopt the guerrilla system Of ,cd,Jare, this
has been taken as their motto. In their
proclamations, the officers make il impera.
tive on all who are capable Of bearing
arms to turn out; those who do not obey.
are deemed traitors, and directed 10 be
treated accordingly-and they are in
structed to wage "war without pity" upon
all Americans, wherever found. This is a
most revolving mode Of warfare; ones
flesh fairly crawls to think of the butche-
res that will follow. "War without pity"
must be met by "war without pity II
is sad sight to see two nations engaged
in war, when conducted on the most hu.
name and magnanimous principles, and is
well calculated TO make the stoutest hearts
shudder at the loss of life, devastation,
ruin, and RIGHTEOUSNESS which is its almost
certain sequence: But when the dictates
of humanity and magnanimity give place
to the foreclosures and savageness of
bru,es, how much more appalling the
scene!
The Mexican leaders lay much stress
upon the conduct Of some Of our volun-
teers, in numbering their countrymen--and
say they are compelled to wage "war with
out pity" in selfdefence. That some Of
our men have been guilty of gross acts
of violence, cannot be denied-and that
when detected by our officers, they have
been made to suffer for their acts, isequally
undeniable; the Mexicans, 10 some extent,
have been operating on the guerilla system
ever since the war began, and it was their
acts that excited a portion Of our troops
to commit the barberous deeds complained
of--and since its general adoption by them,
they must expect to be met in the same
spirit; and we fear they, as well as our
selves, will deeply regret it, especially if
the war be protracted any length of time.
They, eventually, will be the greatest suf-
ferers. ....:
We are tired, heartily tired and sick of
the war, now. We feel no desire to chron.
cle victories which cost US hundreds of
valuable lives--and we certainly feel less
desire to recite the inhuman butcheries
which will be perpetrated in this "war
without piiy." f'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

Some OF the Wing papers Of this State, follow.
ing The lead Of the Wing candidate for Governor.
are exceedingly busy about this time in spreading
the opinion that Gen. Taylor will be the WhiS
candidate for the next Presidency. and that tho
Democrats will consequently oppose him.
II Gen. Taylor is made President at all. Il
will be done by the Democrats.
Gen. Taylor cannot be the Wing candidate for
President. He is run by them here for the occa.
sion. But the northern opponents of the. war
will never touch him. Ii he is candidate AZ
all, he will be the candidate Of the psopls Of
the country. And when the proper time comes
for bringing out candidate, he is much more
likely to be brought out and supported BY The
Democratic than the Wing people.
Nashviue Union.
We quote these paragraphs from Mr..
Folks home-organ to show which wav tho
Locofoco tide is setting. We shall not be
at all surprised, if. within very short time
all the Locofoco organs shall vie with ,hs
Wings in shouting for the old hero AZ /,
candidate for the Presidency. Lou. jour-
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

~Col. Benton left St. Louis for Jeffer-
son City, on Monday evening--where,
says the Union of that day, he will remain
for week or more. We presume he will
visit this place before he returns to Wash.
ington.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

The Washington Union says that "the
glories of the war cluster upon the brow
of the President" We think that martial
glories are just about as likely to cluster
upon Mr.. Folks forehead as corns are to
grow upon Santa Annals wooden toes.
Louisville Journal,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

Santa Anna protested that he was ready
to shed his last drop of blood at Cerro Cor
do. His protestations are worth about as
much as those of his friend Polk, who
swore that he was ready to shed the last
drop of blood on the line of 81 deg. 40
min.-LOu. Journal.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

The Glasgow News notices the arrival
from Santa Fe, of Lieut.. John Mansfield
and ore or two others of the Charlton vol
unteers. They left Santa Fe on the 18Th
ult--but bring no news. The Indians on
the route are troublesome.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

REVOLUTION IN CuBA.-The Philadel.
phia Bulletin says: We understand move
ment is contemplated in the Island of Gu.
ba, for the dismemberment of the same
from Spain, and that emissaries are about
being sent TO this country to obtain aid
from our citizens. We knew there was a
strong republican feeling growing up
amongst the planters of Cuba, and quoted
some days since briefly, the views of one
who is now sojourning in our city-but we
did not think a decided indication of it
would be made for some years yet.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

BRowN Vs. BRowN.-The two candid.
ates for the next gubernatorial honors of
Tennessee are A. v. apd N. s. Brown; the
former democrat and present Governor,
and the latter, vhig.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29
AMERICAN PRISONERS.

The New Orleans Picayune of the 18th
instant publishes letter from Major
Gaines, who, with his party. was confined
in the prison of Santiago, where they have
been ever since their arrival in the city of
Mexico. Gen. La Vega was for some
time at the city of Mexico after the arrival
of Major Gaines and his fellow prisoners,
but it appears he made no efforts to secure
them comfortable quarters or procure their
discharge. The contrast is indeed stri-
king one between the treatment received
by Gen. La Vega when prisoner in this
country, with his conduct towards our coun-
trymen. Santa Anna has violated his
pledge given 10 Gen. Taylor, by failing TO
release the prisoners for whom he received
liberal exchange. Independent of this
the three thousand released after the battle
of Cerro Gordo, should procure the release
of the seventy Americans now confined in
the Mexican capital.
All our kindness and forbearance to.
wards the Mexicans, has been met by
treachery and inhumani,y. 1t is time, if
we want TO see peace restored, to adopt
different course. The arrival of our army
in the city of Mexico may effect the liber-
alton Of Major Gaines and companions.
REQUISlTION FOR TROOPS FILLED.
The acquisitions Of the War Department
on the Governor of this State, the first of
the 3lst March, for regiment of mounted
men, and the second of the 10Th April, for
a battalion of infantry, have been filled.
81. Louis county furnished eight compa.
MES; Polk, Gentry, Dade, Green, Rails,
Washington, and Madison counties each
furnished one company, all of which have
been accepted by the Governor, and ere
this are en- route for the place of rcndez-
vous. Several companies have already
passed up the river. A mounted company
from ST. Louis county passed through this
place last Sunday, accompanied by train
of twenty wagons. They were well
mounted-handsomely uniformed, and as
fine looking set of fellows as we have
seen. The Missourians who go out to re.
lieve those in Mexico, should opportunity
offer, we feel assured will maintain the gal
liant reputation which her sons have won
for themselves. Success attend them.
HOPE FOR THE HEN.PECKED!-We copy
the following from the Philadelphia Bull
letin:
| RIxATRIx CoMMUNIs "A woman was tried on
Monday for being common scod-which, in legal
parlance, is known by the words with which we
have headed this paragraph. She was convicted
but recommended to mercy.
In Shelby county, Texas, sixty persons
were poisoned at wedding-thirty of
whom will die. 1t was supposed this was
the act of disappointed sutton.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

Col. Yell, at the battle Of Buena Vista,
had several hundred dollars on his person
Of which lie was robbed, as is believed,
says the Arkansas Intelligcnccr, by an Ar
kansas volunteer
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

FRosr.-There was quite frost on
Tuesday night; not severe enough, how
ever, to do much injury.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

W. The noblest spirits are those which
turn to Heaven not in the hour Of sorrow,
bu. in that Of JOY.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29
COL. BENTON-TEXAS.

We expected the complimentary drubbing
Col. Benton gave his constituents in his
recent St. Louis speech, would have been
swallowed, wholesale; but in this we have
been disappointed. The Hannibal Gazette,
one of the sprightliest locofoco papers in
the State, ventures the assertion that the
Col. is mistaken. 1t says:
"Col. B. seems to regard his reelection to the
United States Senate by the General Assembly
Of the State OF Missouri, as an approval Of his
position on the TEXAS question. We have no
desire to revive old difficulties, but must be per.
mitted to express the opinion, that in this particu.
lar. Col. Benton has mistaken the sentiments Of
his constituents"
A bold speech! and one which may cost
the Gazette man some trouble.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

WEATHER.-We have very backward
spring, and have been visited with repeated
and heavy rains, which has done much
damage to fencing on the streams, and ma
terially injured the crops. The weather
has been very cool.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

In Shelby county, Texas. sixty persons
were poisoned at a wedding-thirty of
whom will die. 1t was supposed this was
the act of disappointed sutton.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

1.-THE Eastern mail failed on Thurs
day. We are under obligations TO friend
QUEsspNBERRy, of the Boonville Bulletin,
for several late ST Louis papers.
"See Foreign news, in.to-day's paper.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

To THE LADIES'. Riddlesbarger &
Co., are just opening new supply of
Summer Goods. consisting of Lawns, Cling
hams, Bonnets, &c, and as the season is ad.
vancing they are determined to offer extra.
ordinary inducements to purchasers. The
ladies are respectfully invited 10 give them
q call.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

VICTIMS OF FAMINE.-Two millions of
human beings, according to the Dublin Ma
ton, are destined to perish this year by
famine in Irelandl--a population sufficient
for a powerful State-and two.thirds of
our own at the time of our revolutionary
struggle. The mind shudders at the bare
contemplation of the fact: what then must
be the feelings of the spectators of the hor-
rble calamity? Is
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

SUMNER GooDs.-Messrs. Hughes, Birch
& Ward, Switzler & Smith and J. Riddles.
barger & Co., have as large and beautiful
assortments of Goods as any houses this
side of ST. Louis. and if the citizens of
Howard desire good bargains they can rest
assured of getting them at either of the
above mentioned houses. See advertise.
ments.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

OTThe citizens of Palmyra have de.
termined TO build rail road from that
place to Marion City, on the Mississippi
The Courier says it twill be built without
delay, as those interested in the work have
taken hold of it with energy" We are
glad to hear this. and hope to hear of a
speedy completion of the work. When
other places have built roads, improved
their towns. become prosperous and rich,
Fayette will begin to look around with a
stupid stare, and wonder what her citizens
have been about Better move in time!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

HOPE FOR THE HEN.PECKED!-We copy
the following from the Philadelphia Bull
letin:
RIxATRIx CoMMUNIs "A woman was tried on
Monday for being common scold-which, in legal
parlance, is known by the words with which we
have headed this paragraph. She was convicted
but recommended to mercy.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

VIRGINIA ELEcT1oN.-The Richmond
Wing, of the 18th, says: safer having first
claimed the election of Andrew s. Fulton,
the Wing candidate in this district, and
then, as conflicting rumors reached US, ad-
milted his defeat, we take great pleasure in
now announcing his certain triumph. Yes.
terday's mail brought us slip from the
Wytheville Republican and the Abingdon
yirginian, in both of which the official
statement of the polls is given. The Vir.
ginia delegation is therefore thus divided:
Locos 7, Wings 6-the Campbell district
yet undecided, and a vacancy in the Peters.
burg district"
VIM. o. Goode is announcedi in the Rich
mond Enquirer, as the Locofoco candidate
for Congress. to supply the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Mr.. Dromgoole.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

Among the survivors we're two girls. A
public meeting was held at once in Terba
Buens. and ssOO'raised for the relief of the
sufferers in the mountains. Messrs. Ward
& Smith offered their launch, and passed
Midshipman Woodwork, with small par.
~, started up the river with the intention
of disembarking at the foot of the noun
tains and going on foot with packs Of pro-
visions, to save the sufferers. The distress.
ed party lost their cattle on the salt plains,
at Hasting's cut off--a route which never
should be travelled. fa a0itr
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

II was rumored at Vera Cruz on the 9Th,
that the Mexican Government has solicited
the mediation of tho British Minister, to
settle the difficulties between Mexico and
the United States. The English consul at
Vera Cruz confirms the rumor. If this be
true, says the Union, the war may be soon
brought to a close, although we doubt
whether the friendly Offices Of the British
Minister will be found to aid in procuring
those terms which our Government must
demand; England will dislike to see Cali.
fornia in our permanent possession, and it
will never be yielded up to Mexico.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
INTERESTING LETTER.

The following from letter in the Ma
tional In,elligencer, gives an interesting
account Of the conclusion of Kearney's
long and perilous march from Santa Fe.
We arrived al Warmers rancho, the
first settlement. on the Cd December, and
here our Ii''le command presented pitia.
Bile condition. The men, most of whom
had to walk the last five hundred miles,
were nearly broken doHn with fatigue,
and exhausted from insufficiency of food.
Our animals had just crossed the dreadful
/" Homado," desert ofninety miles, with
out water or grass, and the few who survi-
we'd were scarcely able to support their
packs. We received here further intelli:
gence Of the state of affairs in California,
all confirming what was told On the Colo
RADIO We further learned that Andres
Pedro, an active leader in the revolution,
had one hundred and twenty we'll mount
ed men in the ghborhood, stationed in
the vicinity Of the roads leading into San
Diego; so that an encounter with this
force seeming inevitable, it was delermiu-
ed by General Kearney 10 attack him.
Marching further on, we ascertained.
on the night oflhe 5th December, that this
party was encamped ten miles beyond US,
at the Indian village Of San Pascual, which
was on our road to San Diego. On the
morning Of the 9th. The. enemy having
heard ofo approach, were drawn up at
this place, aud as our party advanced and
charged on them, they fred and retreated.
about half a mile; then rallying suddenly,
they yfought with their lances, surrounding
the foremost Of our men who were pur-i
suing them. and did: most deadly work..
After a,desperate and hand to hand fight,
they were fairly driven from the field,
Our loss in this action was very severe.
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From, the N. o. Picayunc, 23d inst.
LATER EROM VERA CRUZ.

-
Imporlan, inteltigence-Aduance Of the
Anlerican Army-Santa Anna's Pre-
parutions for De sfence-Battle supposed
to haze been Fought OF, The 18th inst
The. U. S.. steamship Massachusetts
arrived here las, evening from Vera Cruz,
which place she left on the evening of The
l4,h. Our correspondence is down 10 the
latest hour. The news is ofthe most sIir-
ring interest. The best adyices lead TO
lhe impression that battle was fought at
Cerro Gordofnearly midway between the
Puen,e Nacional and talapa, heretofore
announced the advance Of Gen. Twigss'
division into the interior. When last heard
from he was beyond The Puenle Nacional
and in close proximity to the Mexican
army. Gen. Scott was expected to arrive
al Gen. Twiges' headquarters on The night
of the l4th inst. General Worth left Vera
Cruz with the last division of the army on
The l3lb, and bivoucked that night at San
Jusn--about Twelve miles in the interior.
He probably joined the advance on the
18th. Santa Anna was said to be at Cero
Gordoi where La Vega and Canalizo
were posted ;wilha considerable command.
The Mexican force at that point, when
Joined oy Santa Anna, was estimated at
fifteen thousand strong-consisting of two
thousand regular infantry, three thousand
cavalry dtheremainder irregulars. The
pass of Cerro Gordo is forty four miles
from Vera Cruz, aud is naturally very
sirong one. Some difficulty is anticipated
in forcing it. Rumors state that Santa
Anna can5ob,ain any amount Of irregular
force he may desire. Recommending
parties fromihe American army had been
fred upon and several wounde nded-amongst
whom was Capt. {now, Lieut.. Col. john
son, of the Typographical Engineers. who
was shot in the arm and hip whilst exam.
lining the Mexican works al Cerro Gordo.
Intelligent officers, who arrived in the
Massachusetts, entertaia very-litlle doubt
thata general engagement has taken place.
) A number ofSsoldiers bave been shot
in passing the road TO and fro. All ac-'
counts represent the Americans as confi.
dent ofvictory,.andithe Mexicans a. bum
ing foryengsances Our next adyices from
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
WINFIELD SCOTT.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Vera Cruz, April IL, 1917. s

General Orders, No. los.
+. The country fifty miles around Tam.
pico will constitute a separate Military
Department, to be called the Department
Of Tampico, and the country the same
distance arountf this city will constitute
another separate Military Department 10,
be- Known as the Department, of Vera
Cruz,
2. The senior officer in each,. iu' the
absence the General.in- Chief, will make
his ordinary reports and returns to the ADJ
jutant General al Washington, and those
OF a special character to General Head.
Quarters in The field.
3. The siege. train and troops 10 this.
vicinity will be held in readiness 10 march
in tho direction Of talapa, as fast as the
means Of transportation Gao be furnished /;
each mau with four days hard bread and
Two Of bacon or pork (cooked)in his has
versack, and each corps or detachment
with train containing extra subsistence'
for at least ten days, made up as in the
case of the advanced divisions.
The march will be in the following or.
der; l. The troops of the LIST Dragons
with the General-in-chlef; 2, A section
of the seige train, escorted by Capt. VIM
der and his company, with detachment Of
recruits, early Tomorrow morning ): 8.
The FstDivision ofregulars; and a. Brig.
adler. General Quitman's Volunteers, with
another section Of lhe siege ,rain.
S. If the 5'h Infantry he not Back 10
time. Breve, Major Gen. Worth will leave
orders for il 10 follow without delay, and
if the horses of the Tennessee Cavalry
shall not have arrived when Brieadier.
General Qui.man marches, that regiment
will follow as soon as re-mounted.
6. Every corps or detachment that fol-
lows.the movement, from this depot. will
take charge of any loaded train,. for ,iiY
army. which the Ordnance, Quareernas-
ter, Commissariat, or Medical Depart
ments may have in readiness.
BY commanf Of Maj Gen. Scott.
H. A. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
Correspondence Of the Picayune.

Enh SnULN nHi ic'
So many vessels are leaving almost ev-
cry day that i, is hard keeping the run Of
them. l send line by every one that ]
hear Of.
A German gentleman has just told me
it is now 10 o'clock, A. M.-that Santa
Anna was at bis old hacienda of Euceiro
day defore yesterday. This place is
close by Jalapa. Canalizo and La Vega
are at Cerro Gordo, where no less than
three heights have been fortified. Gen.
Scott went out last night, Gen. Worth,
with his division, marched this moruins,
and will bivouck 10 night at San Juan,
on The other side Of Santa Fe. Gen.
Twigss is at Plau del Rio. close by The
Mexicans, and there are those who think
it more Ihan probable that he has already
had brush with them. 1t is thought the
position at Cerro Gordo con' be turned,
and in case La Vega and Canalizo make
good their retreat that they will make
anollrer stand at Los Dios. Time will
show.
The hospitals are full, and the sickness
is said TO be on the increase. still cam
not learu that there has been any well
authenticated case of vomito, although
many have died offever, am of to day
for the headquarters Of the army.
Yours, &C., G. w. K.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-05
From tie ". O. Della, e2d ul,. :

Eds. Delta.-Their has been sAirmish
at Puente Naclonal, and we hourly loo.e
for the intelligence Of the capture Of Cerro
Gordo. strong mountain fort %: miles
from Jalapa. A decisive victory is eS-
pected al this point. foFit is the best van.
tage grouud this side Of Peroie. Santa
Anna was ator near Jalapa, a.ihe last
accounts, bulby this time, there is scarce
Iva doubt thar Cerro Gordb is. caraied' by
ASSAULT. andthe army in snug quarters az
the. delightful and healthy city Of lalapa.
Vera Cruz is as quiet aud we'll gover-
ned as any city ir the Hnhed States. IL
will improve the health some 10 lhrow;