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aAID AND COM FOR T."
90 TO THE ENEMY.
poLIls PASS TO SANTA ANNA.

POLK'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.
The Commander OF our Naval forces in the
Gulf is hereby directed not 10 obstruet the pas
sage Of Gen. ANroNIA LorEz De SANTA ANNA
and suite TO Mexico should he desire 10 return
luther. JAMES X. POLK.
May Is, 1916.
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INSURANCE COMPANY

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
~ AT PHILADELPHIA.
CHARTERED IN 1892.
Paid up Capital, 200 oO0-surplus, S55,0Oo
Insures Merchandise, Buildings, Machinery. Manu-
s- factories, ETC., IN this city and vicinity, rs.
at the current rates.
.....'.,. DIRECTORS.
Juhn NJ. Scott, John Is. Budd,
Robert NJ Lewis, John Stewart,
Charles Mncalester, Geo. Trott, Jr. 0..
N, Lewis Paleske, Gustavus Calhoun,
William S. Smith, James Devereaux,
William r. White Charles s. Wurtz,
SIMEON TOBY, President,
WILLIAM HARPgR, Secretary.
Apply to u. s. WHITNEY,
ives If 72 Wall street, N Y.
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TO MERCHANTS, MERCHANT
TAILORS, AND CLOTH1EltS.
WI SOM q HINT e Cn


WILSON G.. HUNT & Co.,
No. 80 William ST., corner of Maiden lane,
"."aaa .Nep York.
7 IMPORTERS of every description Of Goods
adapted to MEMS WEAR, invite the attention
Of tue Trade to their New Autumn Styles which
they Offer by the Piece or Package at the lowest
prices; consisting of
Macknsw Blankets, Pilot Cloths, and Flushings
Belgium, German, French and English Cloths
direct from the most celebrated manufactures in Eu
rope.
American Cloths and Cassimcrcs. low and super
fine by the pesi package
Ga ard "a Doeskin in Cassimercs, black and CO.
Iored silk serges
New styles Merino, Valencia and Satin yestings
Riding Cords, Lyons Velvcts, black Italian Crsz
watts. -~
Plaid Innings, all wool aid Union Fabrics
Red radjings, Tabby Vevc,s and Vclve'ccns
Mpzourka and Alpaca sergcs black and colored
Pad Canton Innings, B own HOLLANDS
Single and double mild rwceds and heavy coat.
iuss |.. ..l.s,..
English Silcsias and Casbans, oil colors and qua
Iitics re. .N
s.per Twist, lillian Servings and Murshalls
Thread a.
July 27--'f No 90 ,-
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lin street and Fcnnsytvaiia Avenue, w ash
ingon. Terms caah-sPfices iower than ordinary
L,RESH GROCERiEs, BUTTER, 4 CHEEsE
Il The subscriber has on hand, a fresh supply
every description Of goods ia his line, which he oil
fers on reasonable terms s.sai gIs1sl-A 4 AZ
So bugs Java, Rio, Lsguyrs Msricaibo, snd AE.
rican COFFEE auYlrrs NJ ~
IS chests and half-chests Gunpowjer, Imperial,
Ga Hyson, Young Hysou, aud Black
10 cases very choice Tea. IL lbs in zach, Tor IA
1900 pounds double refined aud ID quality Louf
Sugar .ss a
1900 pounds crushed and PulvereJ Loaf Sugar
1000 do white Havana do
1000 do brown do do
Porto Rico and New Orleans do
Do s do and ST Croix Mossses
Suyar-housc and New Iberia Sirup
Ground and unground Spices, Of every va
ricty sH9
Ca,saps, Curry Powder, French and other
Mustarts 4, oN.f et7igs- ,t
Olives, Cspers, Sardincs, and Anchovies
Said Oils, in TASKS and bottles
700 gallons winicr-strained und common Oil
FRUITS.
SO whole, half and Or. boxes RaiEins
2 casks Currants ~ 14stAaJ sFas
30 do Green do
2 cases Prunes, in jarssnd fancy boxes
30 drums Smyrna Figs rinn "
IS bbls Eastern Cranberries
goo pounds soft sheed Almonds
$50 do Filberts. ~
BUTTER AND CHEESE,
% tubs choice Welsh Butter a1
80 boxes superior Cheese gls3h5
Sapsago do se5Es
81 bbls pink-eye Potatoes
40 do extra brand New York -Four
40 do Virgins do
90 pockets Buckwheat 30 +@G
~ boxes 81 do 4G f4atsty
% bbls hslf and ar. do. ~
FISH. -
fackerel, Cod, Shad, and Herring.
CANDLES.
90 boxes Sperm Candles
10 do patent do
10 DO Adamantinc 10
Drooms, Mats, Pals, Baskets, &c.
10000 Regain, La Norma, Principe, and ,other
brand Cigars.
SYLVANUS HOLMES,
aP dl4-uf 9TH street.
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A M. HOFFAR, DENTIST, a street, five
~ doors above Pchn. avcnv', east side.
Teeth inserted on gold plato better styl
than done in the city, and cheap accordingly.
junel4 If
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DIR. WOODS SARSAPARILLA AND
WILD CHEERN RlTTERS.

DIR, WOODS SARSAPARILLA AND
WILD CHERRY BlTTERS.
For the Permanent RcmoDal Of all such Dis
eases as take their rise in'an Impure Blood,
Impaired Digestion, Morbid state Of
The Liper and Stomach, jVeakness
of The Nervous System, and ia
disordered Habit Of
Constitution Cen
orally
TuREErOLD vIRTUE-By promoting
"A circulation, Strengthening the system and
facilitating digestion, DR., Woods Sarsararilla and
Wild Cherry Bi,ters will restore the most confirm
cd invalid 10 health. Where either these effects
are necessary TO the restoration, the Bitters y
will be found to possess every quality desired.
They have been used already with the greatest
success, in many obstinate cases otmpurity of the
blood nervous irritation, Dyspepsia, low spirits,
Scrofula, palpitation of the heart, chronic head
ache and rheumatism They are indeed happy
combination Of powerful, yet safe and salutary
vegetable remedies Of sterling and unimpeach.
able reputation. They.have won their popularity
solely BY their intrinsic merits, and that they have
becn successful, numerous certificates in the
hands ofthe proprietor, and the greatly increasing
saIn. fully attest. Those DESTROYS Of an agreeable
vet efficient tonic or alternative medicine, need
seek no further for IN this preparation they will
find ali that Is desired.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by WAR; g. KETcu.
AM 1871 Fulton Street, N. Y. CliARLl.S STOTT,
Washington, and by Druggists generally through
out the u. s. Price ST. Large bottles.
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TOOKER, MEAD T. CO.,

TOOKER, MEAD Il CO., II
35 Pine street, Ne,o York.
nFFER for sale ON favorable terms
" Gentinella Blue Blankets,
do do Blankets.
F,ncy end Duiiill & Tai lied Blankets,
Dark Blue a. d Green Maekinaw do,
Pilot and Beaver Cloths,
"a and ca Red Paadings,
81 aud I'D Worst,d Scrges, u
ga Apaccas and Orleans Cloths,
Earle ton Ginghams,
super Wove Oregons, ;,
British Long Cloths, f.,,
Gala Plaids, ,..
81 Tartan Shawls
Drab, Scarlet aud assorted Danasks,
ALSO, full and complete. assortment Of Dun
dee Linens. a.---- jy 20 II
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w E Lila RS
PATENT ] JAPAN
LIQUID And PAST
LAC .I IN c.

The unders gncd begs leave 10 call tue attention.
of those DESTROYS ofusing good article ia Btaching,
70 the aboyenamed The Manufacture, knowing
the excellent properties Of his Backing sent sam
pies to various psrsons (such a Boot Makers, &c)
also to several Of, tho NswsPsPers. Inc extracts
underneath are from some Of lie papers, they speak
for themselves, also several persons who tried II have
called and said that the Japan Liquid Btaett's
was superior to any thing they had ever assd.
EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPER.
Weiiar's Patent Japan Backing is the name OF
an excellent article; we have seen il used and can
highly recommend tn. American, April 10,
Wclar,s Backing is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day. II inpafs brlsnce
and polish beyond description. We have tried it
Go and do like wise.'-sp.rit Of the Times, April
I'll.
By reference 10 another column an advertisement
will be found for excellent article Of Backing, in
a LIQUID form for Boots, &c. Il has been highly
recommended by many who have tried it, II not
only gives, with very little trouble. beautiful jet
POLISH but retains It much longer than any other Il
is sold Ivy the Agent of the Manufacturer al No. so,
Chesnut street. Buya bottle, ono trid will provs
the facL-Phil. Ledger. April 70.
Weiay's BIdchine is one Of the most shining arti,
cles in the msrket.--Spirit ofthe Times, Apr2 2.
Patent Blaeking.--MI J. WsIIar No so, Ches-
nut st., has prepared Patent Liquid Backing,
which produces beautiful jet Polish, and does not
injure the leather. Those who would have polish
ed understanding should read the advertisement in
another coIumn.--U. y. Gazette, May l. IT,
WeRur's Patent japan Hacking is about the
best srticl. of the kind we have seen. The polish
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TIME MERCHANTS SHOT TOWER COM.
Il PANY respectfully inform the trade that they
have removed to Tie Tower, corner Of Front and
Faye,le streets, Qrmehy known as the Ph@nix)
and have on hand full assortment Of Drop and
Buck shot, all sizes; Bar aud Pig Lead, etc, ETC., 10
which they invite the attention Of purchasers. They
also offer for sale their promises aud Buildings on
Eulaw street, together with an Eight Horse Engine
and Boiler in good running order. Persons wish.
ing to view the premises vii call at the Tower for
further information. THOMAS J. CLARKE,
Baltimore inly 27 If Secretary.
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E. w. TRTON d. Co,
.-.M IA LORS.

a37 Broadway, corner Park Place, up stsifs.
Arc receiving the newest styles Of goods and fath-
ions by every steamer
iuly 24-U
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WE are receiving from New York our full
w supply of Groceries, Teas, Wines, Liquors,
&c., which will be sold low for cash. or short Gre
dit to punctual customers, viz:
10 chests Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Tyson, and
Black Teas, which will be sold low by the box
so bags Java, Laguyra, Rio, s st Domingo Coffee
% whole and half barrels Buckwheat es
IL bags Buckwheat
~ boxes Colgate's Starch w..
IS whole and half bbls. Nos. |, } and Machcrcl
quintals Goldfish ... '.......
- boxes Scotch Herrings, large size
10 dozen Nos and = Alicante Mats
IS kegs superior Goshen Butter
30 do do Gladcs do ' ~.
30 boxes Sperm Candles
20 nests -four and painted Pals "
80 dozen Brooms ..
G do Whisks .H o..
10 nests Market Baskets p.
3 bales Almonds ...,.
30 whole and half boxes Roisims "
10 boxes Vcrmicell and Macaroni
cases Canton Ginger
1000 pounds loaf, crushed and pulvcriztd Sugars
s barrels Steam Syrup ..
10 boxes Capers and Olives ,.. -,
do Citron and .IellicS ." ..
do Mushroom and Walnut Catsup ,..
10 baskets Salad Oil 49,, ....
500 gallons winlcrs,raucd and Lard Oil
10000 Cigars, of our own importation
SlN1NlS & SON.
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GOODYEAR'S PATENT lNSOLUBLE
India Rubber Fabrics!!!

!" II. STEVENS Qatc Fish & Co has
lXM. for sale great variety Of India Rubber
Goods such as Cloahs, Couts, BedS Hapersacks
Saddle Bags, Paper File Holders, Door Springs,
&c. &C. In fact nearly every, article made from
India Rubber on hand, or procured at two or three
days notice..
Also, full assortment Of BLACK & WHITE
HATS, Of The various fabrics now in vogue.
STEVENS, (Late Fish & Coz
Gents Quitting Store, No. Browns Hotel.
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\ NEW CARVING

GLIDING ESTABLISHMENT.
MILAN sPEAR ls. having eom% .,s'"
front Of Coleman's Hotel, respectfully informs the
citizens Of Washington and lis vicinity. that be man
u aciures Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Plain
aud Ornamental Comics $, as well as every other
kind Of work in his pe Of business. William Spear
nss charges for all work done at his establishment
will be quite reasonable: he respectfully soiicils a
share Of the public patronage. ese
Nh. Old r, mes rsailt. ss may At
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1000 Ibis. of Epson Salts
For sale by CHAs. sToTT,
Drug s. Apo,h corner 9TH &sPa av.
III q
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
A GOOD BLACKSMITH to whom good wages
n will BE- given.
Enquire Of William Hill on u between 9th & lotl
streets, South sids.
sept e--3t s.#.
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DA w rs & BARKER,
so .JoIin street, Nc,c York.

Hosiery, Cravats, Suspcndc.s,
Shirts, Gloves, Collars, &c.
Under Shirts aud DRIVERS of every kind, wholesale
aud retail. ,.# TO-.
FnANcIs II. DAWES, JoHN q. BARKER.
July eff H.. ..,
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CCHOOL BOOKS, in great VARIETY, for sale BY
- aF#' ROBERT FARNHAM.
~ Aft Corner Of Ilth st. aud Penn. av.
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CARD.

n BARNARD, Letter Press Printer, corner
l n. lltn street and Pennsylvania Avenue, W ash
ingtoD. Terms cadh-sPfices lower than ordinary
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Rcllar's Backing is one Of the most superb AM
satisfactory articles oil the day. Il inPars bsi!ianc
and polish beyond description. We have tried IT.
Go and do Ike wise.'-sp:rit Of the Times, APrl
3D.
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Wehar's Patent japan Hacking is about the
best srticI. of the kind we have seen. The polish
which il imparts to the 0ndeysfondings Of man il
brill ant and lasting We have tried it and il boot,
US to say all this in its behalf Evening Bulletin
June 7th
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Magnetic Telegraph.

Reduction Q'raies for Che Transmission q messages u.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-04

The Phtladerha .suercan slys-.lhe above r,m tic
i."ndoi san II Oet'be II. The np nn3 Of pretty uhg
'radi uehed IN language ~ 81 nil clase expressed
ne iceg. almost amounting 10 panc. with which
m our T." amen c'n''mp 'farie seem disp SID to Rafd
the continued progress al the Drcnal pes Hence Which
fhtcaltns renewal nj the calamities of 3i = The
,hn'ea H. IN TACT. Once mare ~ Eurre sweeping With
az IT'S anclent slow ICES pace. but hea dv sa IN.
along s accustomed pah inm east 10 uesi; aud. We
nave every reason In supp that Will pass En
rope and ultimately, dsrseanug tho barrier Of THE Al
a"oe, reach our own shoes as in 1882 we have oiked
"Nrr nnt lrolgu files tb Of rs progress such
.uin ally alsf e, Nnerea r adott
last lhcll .cmfa thai We have from England
shows thu III tholea already ga the Hal j.,
"hc' s,ens Ia be- The mfsi castly aini has reached
and from which It cNends. ina linz y = r.. thr ngh
hcu (keM) !" 'frtb saud the Blae, Sta and further
SOUTH hous Ii ASla,c Turkey into P,fs, 1t made It's
INST app aranee IN rrebzond the Sh oi September and
IN Riga before the l2ih Th,ny eases were &c
ported IN lrebz md ON the lth described a. ring not
very virnlepl About the same number Of eases were
fatal, The mortality in the Russian iowns is stated al
iva 'h,rds the number oI eases. The disease had
reached Cons an'iUoplr. where il was, hoWev,r almu
dali, expected Ga fatal had occurred on the steam
packet Sultan. coming f,hm Trrhzund and whrr. y
f,nline ui observation hid hcen already shed-
Rigid quarantine regulations had been instituted Al tenoa
an! Paermo and they Wer' IakcJ Of al Malta aud Mar
settles.
It is impossible to divest the mind ofaw, aud even
Icrrr, while boolin, the anticipated advent Of n
dreadful epidemic. Ia nhlch many viii approlend the
direct judy oen "i God upon ago Of light aud ckod
ncss. hui ,he ignorant su1ir with the MISC, aid the
wise are called upon aud permitted 10 lessen the allie
ii'n which would otherwise fall upon Tho mnssea
with unequal weight Expprience has already PROV
ed that the resources Of science in Europe and the L.
u'lrd States are competent 10 tho sncccssul rcss
lance OF the East Indian plag,e, whose ravagrs were
cssened. and IN many Instances. prevented during lis
orner visitation, fifteen years ago. and nov with bel
, of n lhln Than nI bny
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.\'EU PUBLICATIONS..

Hairs Essay on THE FAIR, QuEEN AND OTHER
WRITINGS OF SpESsER. In rol,ume. UHcy g. Pit
nam, .Nt,c York and London, 1917.
We have received from the publishers, through ID. %
PAYNE, copy Of this very superb volume. which. in all
the elements oftyp9raphca taste and luxury has rare
~ been SURPRISED this country. Nor is This outward
aornnent thrown away. The book itself is one high
interest and ref great credit upon the industry,
scarch. critical acumen and enthusiasm Of The aailor
he we'll known Principal Of the Philadelphia High
School. He has done good deed IN introducing, IN this
'ectve way. to the American public Of the mighty
m2sers of the British Tyre, whose g,eat work has
tee appreciated. because really unknown b the mass Of
,r readers. Spencbr like almost every other great po
et WAC ysIunnous writer. and grahed TO learn
thai Mr.. Hart is preparing Tor The ire,s collective cdi-
toa OF his GUS With notes. cliral and explanatory
The plan pursued in the Essay" may best be aara
ed from The author pret4tory remarks
II IL pres ut essay is attempt - reproduce, under
modern ,rrs some Of those agreeable IDEAS which IN
srrnc,ed aad entertained frmcr generation. spense
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-04

Vas once regarded IN II the cf nj snfehuu>ts 1
al aud intellectual truth but the ia.hin ui lli.Taure
thshg"s. AMI the ,ify Queen has heroine
hse ha' 'ccayed aud unrejucnisL Cathedral al the
"utn hne he ,l'ct NJ tbs ,st Is 10
ih'ns I'll The rerusse etnm that has gathered anpond
his venerable pe. tohrsh away pnr,,un at tn dust
ana chh"eos, and 10 ihr NV III chccIul lieh
o' heaven upon ITS uuiod sple,dns In short. make
'his Inn M shrine, II ssibe. once mnrc iavAie
or', 't merely the lovers OF the antique aud curious
bu iaf all III genuine sntacs OF irutl, s.j yo,iuess.
IN AIM Is ~ " nd. and t. dmp the mnaphur, nnt
much Ia ast1urt rHas alAut tins stat Y ptk far
i' >tan liz WORK nstIf. IL pat thu fadrf rsss.@an
p Slhe 81 tn ST. g}Haus aud onmhlu ideas winch tn
Moth confirms les, Ideas are here presented partly IN
PROSE. IN TIL language ui the c,sylsl. AID party b,
tracts In HE language ii Tho ,utho. With the spelling
m"iernlzed. far Il, the rylhn ot the wulJ per
INIT The extracts moi inttodurd as mctc i,oaied
specimens, ut all intimately mixed up with the t~sne
M the Argument the whole being woyr1 together intp
one connected and continuous stoIy BY these mcans,
the Legendary exploits aud ot FAIRY Land
iemplaied through medlnm that hriugs their truths
home Ia the cuisines, aud SONS of The aud
women ol the present, day. The essay in other words
Is. as already stated attempt to reproduce rather than
describe 1ae ideas u which treats does aspire
10 the disitt oi cri.iqnc liz humber ore,s Ia 81,
lnIih sonr oi The materials trnu Which Intelligent
Judgment may br formed by The tcade hiu,s,f. To the
drvuut layers Of Srnstr the method by which this has
be attempted, may seem, IN smn instances, 10 SAVIOUR
al lrre weren't familiarity. They will. however regard
The offence with less severity 1t they shall the same
time hni ia the WORK any evidence ot lis having been
labor u we ar any probability at It's freasing the
Der ii admirers and vi the great original.
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OBIrU AIRY.

Died, At his residence in Bedford, Of Drapsy IN the
b ran, on the 9thJf July, i5l7, Mr J.spEH CLAYrcN,
in the 68lll wear ii his age. Mir Clayton has left a
wife and ,s "'doo, To depore his loss. Peace to his
as,ts.
IT, The Nashville and St Lonls papers will pub
ISL
-, at the residence If ms mother, Mrs. 'rrrare
lis. III the comfy Ut AInhcrs, the 9th ut., Nj
JOSIAH d. Ellis, IN the Both year Of his aye. Warm
and generous his dlfpo5tinh. strict III his integrity
@ Combined all the qualities OF usta1 aHd vauatie
citizen aad leaves large cnco Of liendf and relations
~ mourn his cath.
- at the residence Of hcr father. October 9Th. So
ran JANE. daughter Il Zaclrah and Henri .l Moor
nau. the Ill year Il her age sue bad becna child
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I.ATESl FROM NlE\lCO.

The arrival Of the James l. Day. at New Orraus
The news is Of considerable interest. but we have
for Gully hrIcl distract
On The 2SIl Of September, Santa Anna la, ing thrown
up batteries IN front Of Publa b,tw en- the city and the
Entertainments Of the American forces according his
custom. politely asked Col Cids To ovaculto his posi-
lion. generously giving him the alternative Of proceeding
10 jim Gen. colt or 10 fall back upon Peote Col
Chls was quite nselsibe to This generosity, and told
Santa Anna he directed 10 hold his position and that
he should do So A cannonade hen commenced by
the Men cans which was promptly returned by Col.
Chds, who during three days bomharfcd the city and
did II great damaee-S Santa Anna fna y Withdrew and
ii is said, deserted by all his lrops except hand
full cavalry lie had been ordered repair Quere-
faro the seat of Government--bul he did not obey Ills
whereabouts at the last dates not exactly known.
Cod. GhIds was doubtless joined by Gen. Lanes col
umn, about the 3rd or Al, u and no further fear need
be entertained Of his safety. Gen. Patterson near
Vera Cruz. with about 1000 men and i, was said was
about To undertake expedition into part of the
Try net yet visited by our troojs
General Cushing in General Orders enumcraes s.
names Of privaes Of the Massachusetts regiment Who
from nuilnous aud nsubordinaie conduct were deemed
unworthy To accompany the brigade. They are sent
back to the Castle there to be employed in the most DE
grading Offices.
There were no later accounts from the city OF Mex
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GEN. GAINES AND THE WAR.

The New OIloans Bulletin publishes the idlnwngeA
tract OF letter from Gen. Gaines 10 friend IN that II
~ II Is now generally aeknow lodged thai the enc getic
means suggested aud partially carried out b, Gen Games
at the commencement al The war. had HAY been appmy
cd and followed 10y the Prsldr would long since have
terminated The unnatural contest" li the veteran
was court martaled Tor bis jealous efforts lmpar II
6ci,nc, 10 our military operations and removed h,1n
New Orleans 10 New York in order 10 keep his hands
out Of mischief. The result Is Lnuwn.
NEW \onE. Oct. I. $50
'iln reply have only 10 say, What bad doubt b
that you We're well aware of as all other clcarhcaded
men who had taken abiding interest in The course of
events connected with the war with NeNico must have
seem anticipated that nothing could bo acromp shed
IN any matter tending Ia establish The Of my
measures for commencing the war should have been
prosecuted, with the unnching vieor necessary 10 en
sure It's speedy and honorable Termination. unt dear
bought cxpecnce should prove the fidelity aud correct
mes Of my views and MEASURES
The time is not far distant if indeed il is not At
hand when ii will be, fear. painfully obvous 10
my friends well my foes, tbs, INV nnssnlcs were
not only correct but tint should have saved thousands
Of liable lives. and mnns Of doars Of the ,rc sure u,
the country had been allowed 10 carry into effect every
measure proposed or attempted.
NV hen prolil by the Acrimonious tends and
dsscnons ei the McAleass. and find that we can no
longer triumph IN systematic disregard Vi The establish
ed maxms u war; then will my views and measures re
ceive from Congress- wei, IA from the accounting Off
GERS 81 The Governments The respect and attention due 10
me. aud 10 all honest, faithful who served under
meo
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-04
CAPT. S'rEPlOE.

'h's Young officer. native ot Bedford county. dis.
""g'shed himself in the late actions in the environ. Of
MeAco. We have already given some details of the
manner IN which his battery of Light Artillery
w. we nal his name mentioned in General Ordc
yen lwIgIs, announcing the victory his Division.
t"f yfdean ms other things. says " 10 Capt Siep'oc,
Jus 'ine7Is nen.io the very handsome which
"ey s9eaced ihs battery Of he gar iia If San Anonia
'u'ove the enenys gpgs within the walls of til. cny,
tne General would y.so retpfp bis sarnesl thanks.