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Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

Rrulr oF rm Conar MAHfsL-lhe salulln
Picket Guard publishes The fezull Of Tie inyosli-
cations Of the Court Martial IL the cases Of Gen
Lane; nnd Col Dowlcs, Of the "a Indiana regiment
II sppcar, that at the sullls Of Daena VISTA, Gen
Lane was Ia command of the 81 and 81 regiment
Of Indiana yoluAicesi aud that the % fss.mcuI
reiterated from The field without any order from
Gen Lane, but hat through the eKoriioas Of Gen.
Lanc and other officers from $50 10 200 o. them
were rallied sud attached to the Mississippi aud
30 Indiana regiment, arid remained with them Oh
the field Of battle inhng The remainder Of the day
The court attached no oensurc 10 the general, WHO
they say conducted himself as brave and gallant
officer
In relation TO The charges against Col ROwles,
Il Appeared from the evidence before the court
tina, Col B from III health, and absence on ao-
count Of VI health, was unaequainicd with the
company battalion OF brigade drills, and that act
ing under tho impression that the ARTILLERY bad
rlircated, when, ia fact, !, had gone 10 an nd-
saneed position gave his Older to cease firing and
retreat, w.,hou, my authority nom Gen Lane,
who was present for giving such order, and that
The ofdgf was given with The intention Of max.
ing hs regiment leave il position, but, that he
had not been particularly ordered 10 maintain
and defend that position. Tho court Therefore
was Of the opinion that Col Bowlcs throughout
lls battle cyinecd no want " personal courage OF
bravery, but that he did manifest want Of ca.
paoiy aud judgment as q commander, aud that
The causes above stated had IN some degree, pre-.
vented him from qualifying himself 10 discharge
ihc duties Of BIZ Office.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

Tho Washington Uniou recommend, tho
.cqacsiralion Of the "Church Prop,Hy" in
Mexico. The pietcNl lor this semi.oiicial
lorcshadosing lot forthcoming Executive
edicl il, Thai the Churh has loaned tho
Mexican Goycmmeni money! to enable il
to prosecute the waIl Would tho n.on
conliscatc the property ofthe Mexican ca.
iscns who should cyinco the same loyalty
10 their native landl II not, why shail Tho
Loyalty Of the church, 10 the Government
which protects, it, subject rs property to
sequgsualioul-Riehmoad Wig.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09
4 London letter in tho \. Y. CONNER

A London letter in tho n. Y. CONNER.
cial Advertiser, dated May 3, says:
With regard 10 the spread of disease in
Ireland there appears to he no dimunilion,
bot tho type has somewhat changed, dyscn.
iay having become less and fever more
lioqucnt--a circumstance aitributnl to the
fact Of there being pwcr cases Of slara.
ton The mortality from dyscniary, and
the change therefore is 50 lar satisfactory.
A. respects the negloc, Of cultivation this
yoar, accounts greatly differ. One fact,
however is clearly ascertainod, namely,
that in more than one instance the potato
blight has again mado its appearance
being a fortnight earlier than was known
ia l5lG.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

Col. MAy.-A dinner was given this
gallant officer a, the 81. Charles Holel,
New Orleans, on the 18th ult, by a number
Of bis personal friends, a. an evidence Of
the high estimation in which they held his
Distinguished services in Mexico since The
commencement oil The war.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

6,TThc New Orleans Delta, noticing
the arrival Of The 1T Tennessee regiment
from Mexico. says that when the regiment
leli that city ior the seat Of war il numbered
nine hundred men; now, on lis return, three
hundred and Giiy, rank and file, arc all il
can muster
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

CoMH1DoRE PERRYs RGrRnfANp OF
LIEUTENANT HuNrER-Tho most re.
markablo document published since tho
COMMENCEMENT OF the Mexican war, is the
reprmlnd Of Commodore Perry, in dis.
missing Lieut.. Hunter from tho Il. States
Home Squadron lor taking tho town Of
Ayamdo. tis remarkable, first, for be-.
slowing the soverest consurc upon gallant
nc, that deserves the highcsi praise. and
secondly, lor the insight il affords OF the
character Of the "Commandcr In chief Of
the Home Squadron. " the sellimporiancc,
arrogant tone, and strange logic Of that
naval digniiary. lie chanclenzes Lieut.
Hunters proceedings before Ararado, as
an act Of folly which itwould bo difficult
to end a parallel. II was certainly an
unparalleled act, tho lolly Of which Is best
judged Of by the brilliant Success which
aliendedl. Lieut.. Hunter, with a single
vesscland a single gun, tool, tho town. in.
stead OF Com Perry, with whole squad.
ron and this constitutes tho whole loly and
offence ollhe act--LCdccr.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

GEy. TAyLoR's OrlNioN or Mrxiro.-
10 letter 10 The Hon. J. W. Miller 4. =
Senator, from New Jersey, Gen. Taylor
speaking Of the revolution 10 MoSico, saws,
"While these intestine divisions prevent
Mexico from putting louh her strength In
defensive war, It is much 10 bo feared lbat
they will equally iusapaciialc her for max.
ing peace"
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

SroprEp THEIR GRoe.-Tho authorities
Of Boston have decided by the casting vote
oi the Mayor, that there shall bo no licensed
salo of intoxicating drinks in that city do.
ring The present year.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

SANTA ANSA's I.Eo.-Company 6 Of
tho 4ih Regiment Of Illinois volunteers,
arrived at New Orleans, having in posses
sion Santa Anna's cork leg, taken at the
battle of Sierra Gordo.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

The Mexican papers state, that those
soldiers who were taken sIorra Gordo, and
afterwards set at liberty on their parole.
made such report Of American prowe.f
when they arrived At The capital, that tbs
authorities ordered them out oil The ciy.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

The twelve months volunteers are rap.
idly arriving a New Orleans, from both
Gems. Scott and Taylor's divisions Of the
army. The paymaslers arc engaged in
paying them oil as rapidly as possible.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

0J~Mr Webster was taken teriously
III al Augusta, Ga, and IN consequence
ofIhe ADVICE Of bis physicians, will return
immedlately % lhe north.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

The Frankfort (ky.) Commonwealth
states that Col. Benton, when in Kentucky
frequently remarked that no power on earth
could prevent Gen. TaJlor's election to the
Presidency
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

The Washington unon gives positive
contradiction 10 The runor that there is 10
be a call for an extra session Of Conares.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09
JALarA. MrxIco. hInY 20. 1sl7.

JAbAIAi mbAltpi mhy ", l51I.
We are still without further positive
news from Con. Worth, and /, is now al.
most certain that his dispatches have been
edI OF l!a would hardly onler so rich
and poPnlous a city as Is pueLla without
sending an official account OF il to Gen.
scolt-al least such is the impression.
The Mcxicans here have nows from the
city OF MeHico which we cannol get hold
Of, their own couriers doubtless running
regularly. One Of them told me last might
that fifteen bailaliOns ofthe National Guard
have been thoroughly organized a, the
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09
HaRged,

a \ inlelIgsal hey from IS 10 Il years Of ago
~ la luam Tie printing business Also a
PRINTER, TO whom steady
employment win Be- given.
Washington telegraph., 1847-06-09

?. s.--h spaniarl has just toll mo that
Gen. Worth entered Pueba on Saturday
last, without opposition. At lhai time, he
says. Santa Anna was encanpad at Sau
Martin 1csmcluean, len leagues on the
other side.
There Is report that Gen. Worth is IN
bard pursuit of him beyond plebli, aud |
think very ikely such Is tie case. Santa
Anna wi ind very liltle rest to the sole Of
his foot, Il Gen. w. gets in pursuit Of him,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
RicImond mud Dnn,iIIe Rail Road.

The following note, which publish with great plea
sure, entitled to The serious consideration Of iio people
Of ihs city II they decline avail themselves OF the yefy
Liberal subscription the patio the State work, he ODD
y'niagc- u which, in a commercial point ~ view, ell
oode BE- well as BE capacity remunoot ho stockhoders
they will iu Judgment, commit great end ueparabo
mistake. We cordially second, therefore, the suggestion
of our correspondent:
10 re EdVo,s Of o. Hl,f.
Genuemen--As merchant, and feeling ono doubt boz
common with many otHcfs deep interest tho prO.pC
" Of city, and believing from ho very p1in practical
and sasacofy opposition given us by Mr. w. Tunsai,
the talented delegate from Prsyyana ihu the c0nslruc
ton Of The Danvlc Rail RJsd would not only add greatly
60 rade bui that the stock would be profitable have
been looking with much socltude 10 general move
ment, among whole population, the accom-.
p.shm'nt Of 90 desirable object We should follow the
orompc Of Northern brchron. Every should pot
be shoulder 10 the wheel and when The subscription can
not exceed one share faf should be- Rdy accepted and
NE amount paid instruments Of s. az convenient
v'is, unu The road shall be completed. n ibis way vsst
numbers would become interested 1nd their in.
husnco IN favor of q road
lwoud respectfully suggest ha the Editors of the City
papef They apprJvo the course appca 10 the citizens
lhsl ne Commissioners be requested give their aid
fahlmen' Of the plan. RICHMOND.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
Louisa RniI Road.

The citizens Of Albemarls earnestly engaged in
efforts the extension Of this road. meeting wa.
held in Charlottesville the 7h inst relation the sub
iect which addressed by Messrs TIL j. Randolph and
William c. Rves both OF whom showed coneu.vey that
1t was to the interest Of the farmers and the people OF Abe
marie generally to aid IN the extension OF the road through
Charlottesville the base OF the Blue Ridge. Mr.. Rves
said that the psntiton which he lived within eight
miles OF the present terminus OF the Louisa Rail Road
Godonsve and that his lands worth so per
than they previous construction lie said
the extension OF the road would only enhance the
lue OF land. but would enable the farmer send his pro-
duee market cheaper than does and there
by put money IN his pocket There would be
petition between the rival routesihe Rail Road and the Ca
naand each could aud would carry rates much cheap
CT than those at which produce taken Richmond"
&c. committee appointed to solicit subscriptions
Tor stock throughout the county, different sections of
which meetings to be held fuherance object
and committee was also appointed correspond with the
citizens OF Richmond and Staunon order obtain their
cooperation in the of the road in the direction
OF Charlottesville.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
From ns C,HrHHah .gHa, Of Jrus Z
Political Casuistry.

II BE- bee giving aid aud comfort the public enemy and
therefore mOfs uonon, Tor the people Of county who
the real masters II boz government % srmtnze and
condemn the acts Of their Executive agents. what BE-
% for he President himself % give Mexico the mora
aud physical aid and comfort OF head o. her Government
ond Lender 90 her afmesf A. citizens the Wings NJ THE
country have examined and pronounced opinins agsna
me aeis If he AdniHifrafioa-w o. -1Iders and
paiu,p, they have, saying me isad that Gnh warrants,
done quite a- much Of ne hard fighting the field o. the
advocate o Executive lniaby and Passive Obedience
thom-elses TIE "hg- have condemned the Adfunfra-
ton ri President f1k aud iJr this they afo denounced n
uai0rsi but President Pom has given buck SANTA Anna 10
hc No2cans D conduct their Government aud q, butcher
zoe be DID % bIcna Vista and Csffy gofd,l n,te tbsp
Thousand o our people, and Tor a According t1 the
dogma- J Executive iuiaHJIuy, Polk committed Meth.
or suptndpus bundcf nor an act ~ rank tfens.u-
50 Then % comes 90 tHs, upon ihe premises Of our ne
telchts 900 moral and political science. That the nature
bud quality D' on oct depends Who commits it, bstbet
hc Do dspcusr D p1uDnage dependent citizens
300 private smuOn. "Ihc King con dI ng ef1pyp-tfs
Precedent n.aibo. Passive obedience 90 the ,srt f
the people BE- on unfemssibo duty ard oil Limitation a,
even scrurnyO Executive powers and aots b. fescbe,,
ind impols Examination is SLOWED a. those who NOV
approve the acts of he Executive approval Of those
act B.. plfnusm, but condemnation BE- ue1ron! 81 that
ho freedom of opinion, Ibis boosted Republic BE- mar,
towtd down ~ he privilege Cl prssng the Precedent while
hc cD'fcauv' night ~ c0ndemninR him b. Destroyed
Such aIr aHd logical construction Of che grounds a.
sumcd BY the Pre- don snd HE organs n don0u1e bo.
who dsappo'o hf acts as giving aid and comfort ~ The
enemy"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
asa majority for Meade.


10 fact. no, little singular that the three names most
prominently spoken OF in with nomna
were the property OF gentlemen who long ago
Gus members OF the Wing party and the gentleman select
ed deserted the wing party no longer than lsli This
says but htte in favor oil the maferiei
OF Democracy, or II denotes disposition the part OF the
Loeos TO hold out TO the Wings many Temptations de-
scrt from thor standard possible In 1884, Mr. Soode
Just resh from the Wing ranks, taken up by the De-
moeraey and sent to Congress; and now we have Mr..
Meade, old hard cider and log cabin Eeetos OF ls40
and the friend OF Mr. Clay, in preference Mr. Van Blu.
Ien, IN lei4 as the Loco:oco candidate Tor the Dsc
How Mr.. Goodc will relish being thus aside. do
not know Is said that his regard the Sena
ional election last winter lost him the nomination
We do not know what is the precise suipe that Mr..
Meade sports at ths ume-some gentlemen change their
political fashions often the taors do thcir's-but
some few months since he did consider himself gen.
tee aPparaed unless his colors had been prescribed by
Mr.. Calhoun. Whether Mr. C's views in regard to the
mode OF prosecuting the war, upon other important sub
lects, approved by Mr. Meade this ume we do not
know.
The Wings OF the District will rejoice learn that Col.
George w Boiling is again in the field aud determined
that effort OF his shall be wanting the District
from the hands ot the LOcos.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14

Fkos LiBESiA-By the arrival at New Orleans, on the
I'd inst Of the schooner Mary Wilkes, of New Oileaps
from Monrovia the LIST OF April the New Orleans edition.
have receive several Numbers OF the Lumnay and the
Herald newspapers published in that region OF the
African continent She took about dozen liberated
slaves, from Alabama and kentucky. new constitution
was TO be irsmed Tor the inhabitants OF Liberia and dele
gates were TO meet Tor that purpose in July next.
We notice letter IN the N. u. papers from ]. w. Luz
genbecl. OF tho District OF Columbia, dated Monrovis,
March ~, in which speaks OF the convention pre-
psratory to formal declaration the world Of the
reigny and independence OF the State Republic OF Lii
beria.
The Missionaries were all IN good health.
The Mary Wilkes left at Montovia the u. ). frigatc
United States, TO sail IN few days on a cruize.
The Carbe French belonging To their squad
the coast wrecked about months since IN
the vicinity OF the Cape dc Verde. aud twenty LOST
The vessel a total wreck.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
sSs- As Par.ssrs Rv-si.ss-. J-.s n.
MILITARY

Tnr RIcHNoSp FASEITE AKrLLKRy. company COM
posed Of tho very finest materials for parade OF service
commanded by Captain Nsso. paid. yesterday, friendly
visit To the PIrkksBuns AkrLLkkY, commanded by Captain
Paul The tive companies psraded through the streets
with fine effect after which they spent several hours in
get firing the Heights The particulars Of this trial OF
skill We have not received. Alter the firing they paraded
to the beautiful Mont Vernon Pacc,-whose "head and
front" 70 Mr.. Mabee-where they the enemy in
siderable forces, and, the time Of this present writing
ihts deponent knoweth which OIL victorious.
We like to see thesc military visits-they generate n
delightful state of feeling which should be cultivated
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14

REAsos TOR GoISs TO CHUEoH.-BuTget the German
poet saurzes the s.eepefs Church ~ an epgram; oil
which, we have met with the following version:
"Al The night long have slept q wink
On Sunday morning said languid far,
It's hafd-but yet Iil creep to church, I think,
And possibly may d0se little there"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14

u We are grauhed to learn that Col GEoRsE W. Boil
has announced himself candidate for Congress- 10
the Petersburg distinct opposition 90 K X. Meade Esq
the nominee Of the Locooco Caucus. Isaremakabe fact
stated by the Petersburg negeneor that the only com
peItofs Tor that nomination, Mr.. Meade VIM o. Goode
and Timothy Riyes, were oil IYhigs few years
Mr Meade the last Of the three who went over 10 the
LocOgco camp, and therefore perhaps s detection 10 nP
mostesby remembered be- u the fret 10 be rewarded
Col Baptist although faithful among the fsthless" was
entirely overlooked The Convention didn't cay Turkey
fl him once
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
ANOTHER HOME CERTIFICATE.


Cherry In ali Tint it Processes 10 be.--TnE
MEDICINE OF all
been RECORDED safely the Of medicine
furnish suTpass this living proof
Of the durability Of Consumption when life had despair
ed OF
self duty bound which your Compound
Syrup of Wild Cherry performed For part
body ought 10 know A. all eted with violent
cough, splitting Of blood shsrat hoaIseness
indicating alarming OF disease appetite gone
aud strength had fac failed that friends
persuaded could many
tAker, inquiry likely
procure rel ef She told
pound Syrup OF Wild Cherry failed the life
hopeless Your medicine Immediately procured
bottle gave relief had
tie, cough had lei and improved
wish, and good believe
medicine has saved from gave. shall
pleased to give any information respecting my
fours, with respect
ISAAC MORGAN REEVES,
No as Chester between Race and Vine, Phll.
DE. }. n. ELLISON, Frankfort. Ky says
Induced from of pot,
commended Maisria hedeas Diseased
Lungs, OF Wild Cherry sueicnt
that much pleased with the result
that prescribe preference all oIheT remedies
have engaged active practice years
the first Medicine thought OF
writing.
The article prepared only by DR. SWAYNF Inventor
aud Sole Proprietor Eighth Philadelphia
All Wild Cherry preparations being PSsoey ei0-s aHd
terJeit' without his signature
ALSO, Tor sale wholesale and Retail by
rEYTON JOHNSTON, lis, Main st.
and DuvALL PURcELL Druggist l47 Main ST. sole Agents for
Richmond Va,
Bragg Wilson and Chas Corlins 4 Co, Druggists Peters
burg Chas H. einish Portsmouth, King Toy. Norfolk e ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
mnmificcnf Donntion.

Abbott Lawrence, Esq has made munIiicent donation
OF fifty thousand dollars to Iloryard University establish
n connection with that institution shoot Tor improve
those branches OF education that enter INTO tho pro
iessions Of Agriculture, Manufacture and Mining The
gt and The objects be promoted by ~ use are alike
worthy ct the liberal end patriotic donor.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14

Departed this life. on the morning OF the 9Th of June,
lSi7, about o'clock, at the residence Of her husband
Cumberland county, Va. Mrs MARTHA X. BLANTON,
wife OF Alexander Blanton and the Oldest daughter Of
Henry and Elizabeth Amos IN the 2sh year OF her age
Several weeks ago, the subject OF this notice paid visit
the county OF Powhaan to attend the marriage of
brother. Alter returning home, she seized with the
measles of which she died in about days. Mrs Ban-
ton was a member Of the Presbyterian Church. of which
devoted and consistent member nearly thir-
years. The death OF this amiable aud esmable
man,-he sudden and unexpected fiat which summoned
her hence-has spread deep gloom the circle OF her
bersaved family aud friends Bot she Is more de-
voted husband, three little mOtheress children father mo.
Their, brothers, SISTERS and numerous circle Of relatives
and friends her loss The writer OF this humble
tribute of respect with her in her illness; and
watched her last moments and present when her
last words were uttered She conveTsed often and freely
about her Heavenly home, and gave directions about her
burial sc and would often say to those around her that
all calm clear and well with her She would often
e1claim, 81 going to Heaven you all to meet
there" Her young spirit winged Its fight the bosom
Of the God who 1t; and TO family and friends there
remains alone the sad but sweet and consong memory Of
her brief e whose opening promise had secured the love
Of MANY hearts. OF disposition sincere and confdinR
a remarkable degree she endowed with sensbilites
niiunod the koenest emotions OF every affection. The
skill OF able physicians, the kind attention Of many friends
and relatives, could not Mercy delayed her touch
tO oil bright again." and another link added
the golden chain Of sacred ties that bind the heart Hea
ven Another IS hushod IN the silence OF the grave
but It's echoes linger around still Martha spake
often and swcetly OF her Heavenly home Of husband
children and friends TO come. She called her husband
children and friends around her bed, and said m bid thee
now my last farewell; but meet me IN Heaven" Truly
may be said, Christian gone and may my last days
be like here.
The grave Is a fayotd spoil
To saints who sleep Jesus blessed
For there the wicked trouble not,
And the weary Ut rest.
At ros in Jesus faithful srms
At rest, as IN a peaceful bed
Secure from all tho dreadful storms
Which round this sinful world - spread.
IL Enquirer aud Times requested to copy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
TIE RELIEF TO SUFFERERS IN SCOTLAND

THE RELIEF To SUFFERERS IN SCOTLAND
Letter TO the Editors from American gentleman ~
Glasgow, under date OF 18th May says that the proofs Of
American sympathy for sufferers by famine In Scotland
have produced grateful sensation Glasgow where
one Of The vessels bearing provisions had arrived hand
some dinner given, tho day he wrote, by Sir
JAMES CAMPBELL aud others. 10 Captain RAND, Of the
shp NOTSa bearer Of aid the shape OF provisions to the
destitute poor Of the Scottish highlands. The Consul Of
the United States, Col CowDES the excellent and patriotic
representative Of the United States that place. TO be
one Of the chief guests, whose zeal and manly
CO nduct alt occasions, correspondent says have
dsanned prejudice and elevated American character.
Nat. Int