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From the N. o. Delta, Extra, July %.
LATEST FROM MEXICO.
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW ORLEANS.
LATEST FROM VERA CRUZ

The sun Of Anahuac, of the 18th inst, says
"A private express arrived here night before last
Irom rueola bringing very interesting intelligence
from that place, from Mexico, and from Gems Cad
waliader's and Pillows trains. The express left
fnebia on the Sd inst, and brought private letters
dated the same day. News had been received the
day before from Mexico, that three commissioners
nao oeen appointed by the Mexican government to
confer with Mr.. Trist, at San Martin Tesmelnc,n
8 leagues from Puebla, and it was supposed ,bey
would meet on the 4th of July. The express rider
met with Gems. Cadwaader and Pillow. and their
respective commands, at Perote They had been
attacked at La Hoya, and had completely rou,ed
the enemy, having sustained but little loss. No
property was lost, and both trains had arrived in
Perote-which place. correspondent saws, thew
were to leave on the 9th inst.
eve have seen letter dated Mexico. july Cd
-Ihe writer says that he does not doubt that n
treaty Of peace would be concluded at once by the
commissioners He also says that the Peace party
mas become so considerable in the Capital that he
thinks that Santa Anna (who is always ON the side
OF the strongesD will soon pronounce himself in "a
vor of peace. The Mexicans were still fortifvinp
the City OF Mexico, but the means of the govern.
ment were so limited, that we do not doubt that il
VIII not be more than days work for Gen. Scott
| 10 demolsh all the Mexicans have done in three
months. in case they sheuld show resistance.
"A letter from Puebla. which was written sever
al days before the express left that place. states that
there had been some sickness among our troops
we do not give our readers the whole contents O,
THIS letter, because 1t is full Of rumors which had
not been realized at the latest dates"
According TO information from the city of Mexi-
co, received at Puebla on the Cd inst, the day be-
fore the departure of the express, the government,
had determined to appoint :hree Commissioners. and
that Don Manuel Edward de Gorosiiza, Don Man.
uel Baranda, and Jose Maria Tornel, had been an
pointed to open conference with Gen. Scott. who
on his part, had commissioned Mr. Trist to the
! same effect Wv
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GENERAL, TAYLOR

AT a celebration of the 9TH, at Monterey. =
lnongst the toasts given. was the following. bv
Lieut. Fuller, of the Massachusetts Volunteers
Gen. Taylor-We hail him as the next presi-
dent; may his civil be as brilliant as his military
career. CIhis sentiment was drunk with three
times three.)
Ten. Taylor rose to respond to this sentiment,
and said:
"Jur. President and Gentlemen-I have never
had the vanity to aspire to or look for that elevated
situation which has just been alluded to- but if nv
fellow countrymen think proper to elevate me to so
distinguished and honorable a position, certainly
snail 40 my best to discharge the duties of that re-
sPonslbe position faithfully. But if any other can
didate is preferred and offered who may be more
competent than myself, | need not say that shall
acquiesce most cbeerfully in their decision, and
shall rejoice that there is one more worthy to rep
resent them In the highest office in their gift"
No one can doubt after reading the above that
Zen Taylor, if his life be spared 10 his country.
will be a candidate for the Presidency. and if So
he will be elected The Wings. as a party, will
give him their support because they believe him
to be Wing in principle the Democrats will
oppose HIN, we presume, because he is not OF their
party.
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THE QUEEN AND HER SPOUSE.

French paper gives an illustration Of domestic:
manners at the English court The royal husband
having staid longer at e,e than he was requested
to DO, found the door of the apartment which, and
ms royal spouse occupy, closed against him. He
calls--no answer. He begs--the same silence
AT last. impatient, he remounts his carriage and
drives 10 the Castle of Clermont, az where he goes
to bed and sleeps the sleep of the just man. Awak
ing in the morning, he has the Duke of Yelling
ton called to him to whom he says: my lord, L
pray your grace to see the Queen on my behalf, and
say that relish these pleasantres very little. She
is queen, l know it-and l, in public. am bp, the
least Of her subjects, but claim to be King in INV
own bedchamber, and if that dispeases her, star,
Tor the continent" The story continues that the
queen alarmed at the message, started forthwith
Tor Clermont, and that the entente cordiae was re-
established. In alluson to the little incident.
rnce Albert gets the credit at the French court Of
being worth ''haf crown a day, and a soyereipn
at night"
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SALTILLo, Mexico, July $, 1847.

oALTILLo, Mexico, July 3, 1S47.
DeaI -: write to inform you that another
report has reached us that the Mexcans are certain
~ advancing upon us, and learn from gentleman
VINO mas Just come In from camp that the report is
believed by Gen. Wool.-We have now prettv
respectable force, however-some 200 and about
80 pieces OF artery-and il is hardly probable that
the enemy can muster sufficient strength To drive
us from our position, unless they should concentrate
thclr whole energies in this quarter. But must
confess have little faith in these reports.-Ve
have been so often Stampeded, (as we call it that
such reports do not much affect u.s. Still there NAV
be some truth in this one.
ne health Of the company has not been so GOOD
Tor the last two days. ! am now the only cornms-
stoned officer reported for duty with two Serpeans
'nrec CorPorals, and thirty-seven prvates None
s,, 'ie new cases, however, hope are serious
> mere are several of those who have been aiIinp
lot some time IN the company that would like to
nave discharged, because they are really burden
10 me- but such have been the fragrant impositions
Practlsed by some Of the volunteers already die.
charged, That the Surgeons have become cbsrv a
bout granting certificates, and there is q orox;no
repugnance to discharging by the co,nmandino Of
hcers, whose approval is necessary.-Tbis 10 f. he
regretted because know that in many cases IL on
crates hardly, if not unjustly, upon the really az
fcted and disabled soldier.
report has reached Us within fey dave
whether true or not suppose you are better inform
Cd, That tho Administration al Washington have
determined TO change the mode NJ CARVING On Tho
war against Mexico--that instead Of E,yw,,d;no
PROVISIONS from home IN sustain our srnics and
ooy"S nero whatever may DC more economlcsUy
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scarcely day elapscs in which we do not rcceiv,
some new testimonial in favour Of Wistars Balsam
suoJoned was sent yesterday by an entire str.n
tive. - -" ''S'i'" ino
Mr.. Fowlc: ,P'" i'fo'
Dear Sr-liaving been troubled about four wears with
pam IN the side and stomach and after irving various
remedies but 10 no effect, tried the Balsam Of villa
cherry, which gave immediate relief and can bereb,,
assure the public that in my opinion is the best med
cinc Tor Lungs and Consumptve complaints which has
ever been introduced to the public and Judge from
own experience ]. A. I0OMIS
None genuine unless signed |. BUTTS on the vr,,
per "'-P
, NJ For sale by Wholesale and Retail BY DR.. r.
nDEhkELEf and A. ID. WREN, in Stanton, and by
s""' August 5, lS47.
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W Lieut. X ii. KINNEY, of the Augusta Voun
teers' arrived in this place Friday last in good
health and spirits, and gives cheering account of his
company. 1t will be by reference to our adyer
sng columns that the object of his return is to recruit
men to fill up the Virginia Regiment and we doubt
not he will be successful TO very great extent In
conversation with him he informed that the Augusta
Boys confidently expect to have their ranks filled up
ny volunteers IRON their own County, and if this should
not DC done their disappointment would be very great,
rust therefore, that but short time will eapse
before the necessary number will enrol themselves
Lieut. kinney will receive applications from any
part of Western Virginia, and comfortable quarters
will be furnished recruits at the Rendezvous in The
place.
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FIRST VIRGINIA REGIMENT,

WANTED for this Regiment. 800 able bodied
men, between the ages of Is and 35 years.
to serve during the war with Mexico
This regiment has been in active service E,r
some time, and is now in one of the heal,hiest eli
mates IN the woodland recruits going there would
derive all the advantages incident to an old Repi
ment, and be placed at once in active service.
None need apply except those who mean to serve
their time honestly and faithfully
For information as to pay. &c., apply at Recruit
ing Rendezvous-M Clung's Hotel, Staunton.
Aug. 5, lS47-tH. r. II. KINNEY, LIST 1t.
Recruiting Officer
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CHEAP ROUTE TO BALTIMORE
BY THE
LOlEl8N RHiL K0nd

RICHMOND, Fredericksburg and Potomac
~ Road, and STEAM BOAT from AQUA
Creek touching at Piny Point-including meals on
the Boat and at Piny Point-whole Fare, 81 90.
This route is not only the CHEAPEST but the
most COMFORTABLE, avoiding all night ira
vel on the Stages and Rail Roads. Passengers ar
irving at Aqua Creek in the Cars on Mondays
and Thursdays, leave Immediately, and arrive In
Baltimore before the next morning. Returning.
they leave Baltimore, 6 P. NJ, on Tuesdays and
Fridays, and connect with the Cas- next day at r.
Fair from Stanton to Washington, daily, via.
Louisa Rail Road, $40 OO.
Washington to Baltimors, -. 90
6, IL For tickets, apply to Mn Snapp, agent in,
o'aun'on. G. x. MASON, Sup't,
Trans l.. r. r. Co
August 5, l847-3rn [Dem. COW.
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NOTICE,

'I7I1E subscriber in order to keep uphis stock and
continue his mode Of buying for cash, regpect-
fully asks the favor Of all those indebted to him 10
call and settle their accounts on or by the first Of
September next--the time when. he purposes start
ing North for his fall supply. He avails himself
of this occasion to tender his thanks, to those who
have sustained him thus far, and TO assure the Pub
lie, that he will always endeavor to give such sat
isfaction as he hopes will merit a continuance OF
their favor. 1r
DAVIS A, KAYSER.
AUG : 1872
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ARRIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON.

Weare advised, through the Telegraph. of the
arrvai yesterday at New York ofthe American At
lantic mail steamer WAsu,NGroN having had a
passage Of fifteen days The Liverpool dates are
to the 18th July.
, There rs no political news Of consequence.
breads'uifs were firm and tending upward. Tho
best American flour was selling at BIS: Indian
corn, dis. as; Whea. had also propor,ionally adj
vanced; and Cotton had declined the eighth Of a
penny. The harvest promises to be abundant.
National lnteliigencer, July 81.
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1t is stated in a letter from Washington in the
n. I. Journal Of Commerce, as an incontrovertibe
fact, that MIR. Trist is authorized TO pay down the
S3,OOO,OO0 appropriation, in cash, upon the ratf-
cation by the Government of Mexico of the treaty
ne TOOK with hun, without waiting for the action Of
the Senate Of the United States
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-05

o. Capt. john ID. STEVENSON, who commanded a
company OF Missouri Volunteers in the wonderful cxpc
dtIon OF Col Doniphan, is visit to his friends
III tins place We are glad to say that the hardships
through which the Captain has passed, and the depr
vatons he has endured have had but little effect upop
his health and that he looks quite well as when he
left us five years ago
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-05

The Milledgeville papers contain proclamation
Of Coy. Crawford calling for bsttalion of mounted
volunteers from Georgia, in pursuance of requisi
ton from the War Department The Savannah
hepublIcsn saws, the Governors proclamation
breathes the same patriotic spirit that has evcr
characterized the "Mexcsn Wings. so many oC
whom have fought in Mr. PoIk's war far more
cagerly than Mr. Polk . own friends.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

n pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Superior
= Court Of Law and Chancery for Augusta coun-
ty, rendered on the 9th day of November, 1916, in
the case of James Bell, against John Johnston's
Executor and others, the undersigned appointed
Commissioner for that purpose, will on the Sd day
OF September next if fair, if not the next fair day.
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, on the prems
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-05

DIED, on Saturday last, in Harrisonburr Fa.nx,
infant son OF Mrs Sarah Pennybackcr rcct Of Hon /
>. Pennybacker, deceased, aged year. months and
days:-RocK. REGISTER. anu
DIED on Sunday last (st inst at the residence Of
his father Staunton, FRANCIS younocs, sou ne
Robert Wright aged about " years "
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% Messrs LEWIS III. CLARKE, of Wayncsboroupb
and HUGH ID. Noon, of StauDton, members of the
Augusta Company, discharged account of i'll health,
have returned to their homes
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II is stated in the Western papers that it was
well known that General Cas- intended to attend
the Chicago Convention and make snsech hui
when the Convention was denounced in Inc Wash
iDgton Union, he changed his mind and backed
out
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-05

FEsRFUL WoRDs.-Mr Calhoun, by far the
ablest and most powerful and cear-sight man of
me Democratic party, said in the L. S. Senate on
the Nth of last February:
=, Every Senator knew that he was opposed to
the war; but ono knew the depth Of that opposi-
ZION but himaeG In one short hour after the ACT Of
recognition Of the passed, he said TO his friends
'hat deed had been done from which the country
won,o scarcely recover. curtain had been drop.
PEG between him and The future, and for the first
time IN his life the future was shut out rom be
view 'V'' no
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-05
CANDID CONFESSION.

The Union Of the 2Sth ut. contains. among its
clippings Of Southern intelligence, the following:
General Taylor is still at Walnut Springs.
quietly awaiting the arrival those reinforcemen,s
SO 9jte'. promised, and ALWAYS DELAYED"
AS this appears among tie Unions selections,
we have right, according tothe Enquirer's rule,
to conclude that it meets iheul appreciation of the
Editor. And, we are still further warranted in
this conclusion, because, in he same article con-
tanning the above, he doe correct one CHROME
Gus statement, by few ne i'm brackets. while to
this he says not word, leaving it as fully endorsed
by his silence as any other ncontradicted part of
the selection.-Rich. Rep.
A CHANCE FOR FoRrME.-$5OOO REWARD.
The above reward will b paid upon the produc-
ton Of legal proof that the blowing named gentle
men have either sons sors in law in cur army
in Mexico, viz
James K. Polk, Presden,of the u. States,
James Buchanan, his SECRETARY of State,
VIM. l.. Marcy, his Secretry of War,
John Y. Mason, his Secretgy of the Navy,
Cave johnson, his Post Master General.
Robert j. Walker, his Secretary or the Treasu
ry, and Nathan Clifford, his Attorney General.
As these gentlemen, the President and his Cabi-
net, involved us in a war with Mexico, the coun-
try Is deeply anxious to know how many of them
have sent their sons, or sons lin law to fight the
ioe and as much difficulty has been experienced by
the people in learning the facts, the Above reward
has been offered, in hopes Of eliciting tie TRUTH
The evidence may be filed with G.: b. Cole, Presi
dent Of the late Democratic Convention and upor
ms certncate that SUCH oridoneo has baet furnish
ed, showing that each Of the before ment,ned gen
tlemen has either son or SON. n-law i'm he army
the above reward will be paid by the
WINGS OF GEORGIA
p. S.-Editors friendly to the cause of know
edge, will please circulate the foregoing. Georgia
Journal s. .Messenger
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The New York Sun has long article in favor
OF the immediate annexation of Cuba to the United
STATES; and says that the Island can be purchased
tor the trifling Of ono hundred millions Of dol
lars which the Cu5ans would raise in a week.
They might probably, raise that amount if they had
1T IN Lehigh County and Plainfeld Bank Notes
which the editor of The Sun, NJ. Y. Beach, put in
circulation
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"WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING FOR y,

This is the great question OF the day, asked eve
ry hour, but never satisfactorily answered. Are
we lighting for Texas TO the Rio Grande That
has long ago fallen into our grasp. Are we fight
ing foT conquest The Administration disclams
that idea. Are we fighting for honor We have
gained that in profusion, until there is scarcely any
thing more TO be achieved in that line. Are we
hghtlng to obtain the payments Of our debts q
why, then, are we carrying three millions 10 orr
debtors !! Are we fighting for peace2 We could
nave had that without fighting for it, Are we
lighting for polka Perish the reasonable SIM
position. "The King can do no wrong"
Perhaps, after all, we are now fighting to make
the Mexicans sing out. Enough, ;" which. if thew
were not the most stupid and inconioible of asses
they would have done long ago They have been
offered the Olive Branch, and refused it. The
1t. Vain, Perfdious, and implacable, thew are a
more difficult enemy to manage than our country
has ever before been called 10 meet.-Rich Rep.
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The editors Of the Portsmouth (Obio) Tribune.
VINO was captain of company in the LIST Ohio
Regiment speaking Of General TayIor's letter 10
the Cincinnati Signal, says
1T Is an established fact that Taylor is Wing.
oul ana out aud certainly his friends would not
(or should not at east) object TO receiving little
assistance from the Locofocos in placing him at
the head of our government"
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sEeECK HO

suitable - Tor large family, large FRAME BARN,
good Stone Dairy connected with fine Spring Of
water, and ~ acres Of good Meadow which can be
watered. The land lies well and is desirable IT,
any person who wishes settling himself in good
nelghborhood, convenient to Staunton, TO Mills.
blacksmith Shops, &c., sc. These Tracts will
be sold separately or together, as may be deemed
best on the day of sale; if sold separately the 81
Acres, part of the 36S Acres, will be sold in one
parcel and 2s4 Acres in another. An dnquestion-
able title will be made.
TgRMs-One-Third Of the purchase money TO-
be paid In hand, and the balance in six, twelve and
eighteen months, but to carry interest from the
date. But an arrangement may be made on the
day of sale, by which longer time will be given
the purchaser on the after payments.
Possession will be gwen on the day Of sale.
}. CRAWFORD, Commissioner.
August 3, 1847.
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GEMS. SCOTT'S AND TAYLOR'S FORCES
We copy from the New Orleans Bee, on our
first page, an interesting article in relation to the
forces which Gen. Scott has now, or will soon have
under his command. The forces under Gen. Tav-
lor's command, the New Orleans Delta of the 9Th
sums up as follows:-Pet Int.
zen Taylor has now with him, including Gems.
Woods and Hoppings commands, about 5000 men.
and four batteries of artillery. There are now en-
route for Iaylor's division, fine regiment of Ohio
volunteers under the command of Col. Broupb
one OF the lndlanians, under that gallant and effic
ent commander, Col German These, with two
or three of the new regiments, will swell Gen.
Iaylor's marching column to eight or nine thons-
and men by the first Of September the General
VIII De IN condition to commence his advance on
San Luis Potos
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1THE LEXINGTON PREsByTEny will meet
f al Bethesda Church, August 18th. At 10
o'clock, M. J. A. VAN LEAR s. G.
July 90, lS47 "
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The Locofoco Senate Of Maine passed resolution
approving the Mexican war and the conduct OF
Gems. Taylor and Scott. Both Houses passed a
vote, IN favor of the Wimot proviso, unanimously.
DO much for ''our natural allies ~
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NJ A r RIED

r, On the 29thG June, by Rev. A. p Luddcn, MIR. A.
y. WADE, OF onessa.Co. N. York, to Miss SormrA
ANNE ALMouaoDE Of augusta Co.
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"lf we are, in the language of Mr. Polk and
General Scott, under the necessity of .conuuerinp
peace'-and that by taking the capital of the coun-
try-we must go to Vera Cruz, take that place.
and then march on to the city of Mexico. TO do
so In any other direction, consider out of the
question But admitting that conquer a peace
oy DONG So say at the end of the next twelve months
VIII the amount Of blood and treasure which must
be expended in doing so, be compensated by the
sameE think not, especially if the country we
suodue is to be given up; and imagine there are
but few individuals in country who think of an
nexlng Mexico to the United States ''-T Extract
from General Iaylor's letter TO Gen Gaines
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Two Tracts or Parcels ofAand

containing together, 1863 Acres more or less, lying
five miles East Of Stanton, on the McAdamised
Road-it being the same land purchased by James
Bell OF The late DIR. John Johnston. The improve
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If Gen Scott fights himself into the city of Mex
leo and levels it to the ground, says the New Or
leans National, it will be his own good arm that
does 1t, with no obligation to the Administration
that has sent him into the enemy's country with
scarcely vanguard to properly organized nvad-
ING army,
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FOREIGN GRAIN MEASURES.
The following is correct statement il Ameri-
can bushels, Of the various European MEASURES Of