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Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

Tho following candid and Judicious 70.
marks upon Gen. Taylor and his lctierarc
from the Baltimore Clipper, an eIcellen!
neutral paper;
Gas. TAYLoR's LErrER.--fi is saiG
that ihi, letter has produced Considerable
rIcitement in Washington. hu, why We are
at loss 10 conjecture. He states the
difficulties which he has had to encounter,
aud expresses bis opinion as 10 the proper
mode oi continuing the war with candor.-
lie views things as a sensible nan should
view them. and Is mi disposed L. precipi.
tate himscli and army intp dangers, from
which II might be difficult, IT not impossible
to etiricale them. Ills reasons for grant.
ing the armisiicc a, Monterey were per.
iccty satisfactory, and do honor TO his hu
manily; although the act vas no, approved
at headquarters. as was shown by the IN
ludicous order, which was issued, annull.
ing the arnislicc and ordering him 10 move
forward. We considered that rash and
illudged movement on the part OF the
Government aud expressed our conviction
That Gen. Taylor could no, proceed with
safety until reinforced; and such has proved
10 be the fact.
ten. Taylor has done all that could
have been done, under the circumstances,
by the brayesi aud most skillluI olhceri ANA
vet tho rumor prevail. that he is to be re.
called from his command, and perhaps to
be- censured ior his conduct. This would
lc an UNJUST and impolilc move on the
part Of the Administration. II would be
persecution oi highly merIIorious officer,
who has "won golden opinions" from all
classes Of society--and would look more
like a dread Of his increasing popularity
than desire to advance tho public inter-
osts. We have no doubt that the propo.
sition to create the office Of Lieutenant
General was dictated, in part at least, by
the desire 10 supcrsede both Generals
Scott and Taylor.
We do not see anything in the letter of
Gen. Taylor which should give offence to
any member of the Administration. Il
contains nothing moro Than plain state.
ment of the situation in which he has been
placed, and the motives which have gov.
orned his actions. lie has carried out the
views and wishes Cas far is they were com.
municled to him) Of the Administration, to
the utmost Of bis ability. lie stands Jus;
tilted at the bar of public oPinlon-and to
recall him from his command would DO 10
excite sympathy for him, and an onlhl'
siasni in bis favor, which would be likely
to place him in more elevated position
than he al present occupies.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

DISTRESSING CAsuALrN.-On passing up the river,
the other day, We heard that on Sunday the 29d
ulL. a. Mr. H,yncs, who lives in the upper edge q!
Nniohiioclrs parish. with his wife and a physician,
WHOSE name we did not learn, and three negroes
belonging to Rr Qutrcs, OF De SoIo PARISH were
crossing Bayou Wlney, in a ferry boat, the horse
Of Mrs Haynes, on whose back she remained ai-
tor getting into the boat, broke through the iloof,
which caused Il to sink before reaching the shore,
although the stream was not wider Than three
lengths Of the boat Mrs II. and one Of the negroes
were drowned, while the rest with much difficulty
gained the bank The Doctor at one time badc
mir To save Mrs. H. but our informant sufmised'
for he had not learned particulars that one ol the
negroes, perhaps the one drowned, in despair solz-
ed the Doctor, and the latter in order to save hun
self. was compelled to resign Mrs Haynes to her
fate, aud that she aud the negro went down To-
rcther We learned that the husband Of The lady
was an expert swimmer, and Il is wondered that
be did not save his wife However this may be,
il il well known that on occasions similar TO tho
oue IN question. a combination Of circumstances
entirely nnaccountablc, coniraycne the most be.
neyoent designs The lady had been married
about Y months, The current was very strong
from Bayou Pene.-Caddo Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

A Man OF An WoRK.-Commodore
Stockton is not only Governor Of Calllor'
MIA, but he is also the religious comforter
aud adviser. The Polynesian, Of August
Ist, deyoies three columns to the publica'
tion oil sermon preached on the afternoon
Of the 2sih June. before the Rcv. Mr..
Armstrong; congregation, by Commodore
Robert T. Stockton Of the United States
Navyl Rev. Mr.. Armstrong interpreted
the ralant Commodore's talk TO the ma
,iycs us delivered.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
TO ALI WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN.

we
~ Of Monday
tho
Gllle nsnNl.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

A large portion OF the town Of Springfield I'I'
was destroyed by fire on the 9th ult The loss
is not stated
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
.N1ir GOOdSl .N1tC Goods

rI>ilE subscriber has just received direct from
I New York a large and splendid assortment Of
MATS, BOOTS. SHOES. SiDDLERY,
Stationary, CLOTHING, Je.
Purchasers in wan, Of Goods may be assured o
great bargains by calling at the cheap store Of
ABRAHAM BLOCK.
Jan. 9, lsi5.i.if
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

No. Co. Smith vs. Block 4 Son Error to
Hampstead
Reversed. Opinion By Oldham, j.
The remedy by attachment being n statutory
remedy, cannot be extended beyond tie limits
signed by the Statute; and as the steiule author
mes the clerk to is.ue the writ TO "the shefii Of his
county," he cannot ISSUE n counterpart TO the
sheriff of another county to be served on the de-
fcndnnt The defendant makes himself party
by suing out hiswnt Of error.
Pike 4 Baldwin, for plaintiff
Hampstead, contra
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
Pike & Baldwin, for plaintiff.

No. SO. Mitchell as ad. vs.. Byrd g Dunn.
Appeal from Pulaski circuit court.
Affirmed Opinion by johnson, {. j.
Where the bill Of exceptions does not negative
tho fact this court viii presume that there was
sufficient evidence TO warrant the judgment; and
where the plea Of the statute Of limitations Is over
ruled the inference is that there was subsequent
promise
Field, for appellant
Watkins q Curran, contra,
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
No Peaco vs. B4rdse. Error to Iade.

Nos pearce vs. BAlrdgr. Error to lade.
peadrn
Judr { affirmed Opinion by Oldham, J.
A; 4. a for COS, Is no part Of The record The
non-fesidcues Of The m mill eau be taken advan.
tag. Of, Il a, all, only - plea Ia abatement, no, by
plea IN bar, or on srrur A schedule Of property
attached should be mad- out, aud referred 10 BY
the oihgr In his return TO the wni Of attachment,
where lhs property attached consists Of several
articles, and requires a long description; but i the
return contains full description Of the property, a
separate schedule Is unnecessary.
Byer, Tor plaintiff
Fowler, contra
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

No. 50. Galloway ct al. v. Roane ct al Euef
10 Clark eiIcuil court.
Judgment affirmed. Opinion BY Oldham, J.
Upon a motion for judgment, on forfeited de.
livery bond, stating the facts neerssAfy to give the
court jurisdiction over the person Of the defendants,
the court may, on Judgment by default, assess the
damages under the % aud Sd sees Of the act Of
lsi2, p. 40.
Watkins & Cauan for plaintiff
Pike s Baldwin. contra,
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
NV oRLEANs CLASSIFICATION.
tAsimilatlng 10 that Of Lieerpool.)
Washington Male and Female
A e A ID L VI Y.
+. II. SARGENT. 4. Il. rnrcrrroR.

fl7llE sptnr and summer session Of this insii-
tuition will commence on the iifai day Of
March next General regulations Of the school
as heretofore
ENPENShs,
Tuition In Classical Studies, SIC
Tuition In High English Studies, Si2
Tuition IN Primary Studies, 81
Boarding will be furnished on the most fcasoun-
bic terms
Feb. l7.lJ-lw
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
Ringo 4 Tnpnall, for plaintiff
= Ashley & Watkins, contra.

No So. Rutherford usr Callcn rs. Llisry.
Appeal from Carroll circuit court
Reversed. Opinion by johnson, &. J.
When a case has been adjudeatcd In the su.
preme couH and remandrd 10 the Circuit court and
is again brought up, no,hingis before this court for
adjudication but the proceedings subsequent to the
mandate. The legal interest Of the paycc in an
instrument Of writing, eannot be- Invested by the
mere endorsement Of a third person showing no
title.
English, for appellant
ID. Walker, contra.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

No. g. Bocagc ct al. vs.. Block 4 Sou, Ger
tiorari to Hampstead circuit court
Judgmen, qnashed Opinion by oldhim,J.
party commencing a suit by attachment, in
one county, cannot cause counterpart Of The writ
TO be issued to another county, 30 AZ 10 bind the
property Of the defendant in the hands Of third per-
sons; nor are they bound to appear and answer as
garnisheeA
Pike g. Baldwin, for plaintiff
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

EOuND--ln the town of Washington, Hemp
Il stead county, Arkansas, on Friday, the 18Th
instant, WATCH, which the owner can have
by coming forward, proving property, and paying
Tor this advertisement Applyto
JOHN J. RUMLEY,
February "a, lsi7.-l4.-3w
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
From the arkansas Banner.
DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT

Iuh. y
No S. Bozeman vs., State Bank. Error to
Pulaski circuit court
Judgment affirmed. Opinion by Conway d, J.
A release OF one of several obllgon, is a release
OF all, but covenant mot TO size aud to Indemnify
one, is no release, nor canany take advantage
of such u covenant but the oblgor TO whom Il Is
given, aud he, only to avoid eIreuity Of action.
Ringo Il rnpnall, for plaintiff.
lincon, contra.
No. 81. Btowdie ct al, vs., Whitfield, Appeal
from Lafayette circuit court, IN chaneefy,
Dismissed. Opinion by Conway Il, ],
No appeal can ho taken from the judgment or
decree Of the circuit court to the supreme court 50
as to vest in the latter jurisdiction over the case,
unless the appellant shall make and file the aiida-
vii prescribed by the Statute, The consent Of the
parties entered of record in the court below 10
waive the affidavit not sufficient aud unless the
affidavit be made, the cause will be dismissed iof
want Of jurisdiction.
Hampstead, for appellant
Ringo Il Tfapnall, contra.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
No %. Johnston vs. Ashley. Euor ir Pu
lask circuit court.

Feb. q.
No "a. Johnston ys. Ashley. EHor ir Pu.
laski circuit court.
.xsmeni ailifnedSs e9Ra.Sn by Jolinss2, G. J.
Nsefyiec Of nogCe % take dispositions, upon Il,
partner Of II after q ssoluliOa o Pat,l 'r-hp be.
,s -en 4 4 G, who'Wirc auoff,s Vi recon !. and
before special feiAinlT Of K, is not service upon
the attorney Of record. Testimony, rs TO the ap.
pcarance Of a negro, subsequent 10 the sale IS hd.
missbe ia an action Of warranty, as 10 soundncs-,
as such appearance may afford presumption A
party, oblfciing 10 testimony mus, move 10 "a.
ende il a. u is Offered. II he waits un;il al ghc
testimony i gwen, and then moves 10 exclude Il,
IN masse, the motion will BE- oyeHulrd II any Of the
testimony il admissible. Where there Is a con-
iciing evidence, the prepondefanec must be strong
10 warrant the court in dislufhngiL On warranty
Of soundncss the jury must find for the defendant,
Il the slave was round at the time of sale The
measure Of damages is The injory suffered or d.
minuiion Of value ocoasoned by iuhrmity then
existing, and not by any that may occur subsc.
qucnt TO the sale.
Ringo 4 Tnpnall, for plaintiff
Ashley s. Watkins, contra.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

No. 81. Yell. Gov use Smith v. Lawson.
EHoT TO Pulaski uifeuii eauri.
Judgment affirmed Opinion By Oldham,
A sheriff cannot be sued Tor the proceeds Of per.
ishable property taken by attachment, aud sold BY
ofdeT Of the court. unll the court shall make an
order upon hun "af,cr the final Judgment In the
attachment suit, 10 pay the money 10 Plauitif
Hampstead, for plaintiff
Pike 4 BALDWIN. eoulFs.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24

No 80 Patton's hoin vs.. Ashley, Appeal
from Chieoi circuit court, in ehaneefy.
Reversed, Opinion by Oldham, J.
Agreement between Patton aud Ashley to 10.
cate lands. The iofmet furnished pre.smplion
claim, which was valued, and the price to be fe.
paid with interest to furnish numbers and descfp.
tons Of other adjoining lands The latter paid for
entering the pfe.emption claim, aud was 10 entef
the lands to be designaiodby the former with dona.
ton claims, aud to be repaid at specified prees
with interest, when the lands were sold, The pre-.
empiion claim furnished by Patton failed
Held, that Patton did no, loe his interest in the
lands 1eaied under the agreement, Decroed, that
the circuit court an account to be stated be-
tween the parties, according to their several rights
set forth IN the opnon, and allow the heits Of Pat
ton reasonahle time TO refund 10 Ashley the pay
meni. made by him, with interest. aud, upon tho
payment thereof, to decree partition Of The and.
kingo n lnpual. iof appellants
Pike & baldwin, contfa.
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
Hampstead, for appellant,
l.ingo Il Trapnall, contra.

No. 40 Reardon vs.. fauinglon Error to
Pulaski circuit court.
Judgmen, reversed, opnonhy Oldham, j.
A notice TO take drpositions at the atown Of
Memphis" is sufficient notice of taking them al
the "eity Of Memphis" A notice to take depos.
tions on the "5, l6 II and 18th days of October, .
or On either of said days, is too indefinite. The
party Is entitled to specific notice Of time aud place,
aud notice, embracing many days, OF either OF
them, is not a compliance with the Statute. t'fho
opinion then comments, at length, upon the legal
testimony IN the cause, which was insufficient TO
warrant the verdict Of the jury, aud orders the
circuit court to award new tna
Ringo & Tfapna for plaintiff
Washington telegraph., 1847-02-24
GabneI ". Denton

apply D. al
following Of Dallas,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
TRIBUTE TO THE BRAVE.

We cordially republish the resolutions Of the
people OF Loudoun county, adopted by accama-
lion Capt Stevens L. Mason, who lost leg
in The great battle of Cerro Gordo, fully deserves
SO high a compliment al The hands Of all who
know him. We have known him long and
well and can testify 10 his generous magnanimi-
", public spirit and firm patriotism. In the Ian
guage OF speaker al the meeting. no man bet
Ter merits such "lree, voluntary, heal-prompled
tribute TO one whose fame is priced By every eli
Zen OF his country and State"
AT public meeting, held al LEEsBURo, Va, on
the 10Th ins.. Tor the purpose OF paying suitable
tribute to The gallanry oi Captain STEVENS L.
MASON OF The Regiment OF Mounted Rife
men, who was so severely woundcd al The recent
hard fought battle oil Cerro Gordo, Col. CONRAD
r. DowgLL was called 10 the chair, and ARMS,
lead T. M. Rust, Esq, was appointed Secretary.
Robert P. SWAMI Esq. having cxplaInedthc
object OF meeting in a lew feeling and appro-
PIRATE remarks, offered the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed, viz:
WHEREAS authentic information has reached
us OF the sad misfortune which has oefallen our
friend and icllowcountyman, Captain STEVENS
Il. Mason who was severely wounded atihe pass
of Cerro Gurdo. in Mexico, whilst gaanlly Lead
ing his men in Inc lhckesl and hottest OF The hghi:
A nd whereas, il is The desire oil The people OF his
native county 10 manifest in suitable manner
their appreciation OF his gallant conduct, and
their sense OF The honor which that conduct has
Shed upon The county OF his nativity:
Be il therefore Resolved,
|. That the people OF the county OF Loudoun,
in the State OF Virginia, present 10 Captain Ste
vens T. Mason, Of the Regiment OF the Unicd
States Mounted Rfiemen, Sword, with suitable
insignia. as commemorative Of his valor in The
attack On The strong position OF The enemy al
Cerro Gordo, in which he lost leg, and also as
an evidence OF their appreciation OF bis gallant
conduct in tina, hard fought action.
q That subscription lists De opened al the pub
lie places in the county for The voluntary conifi-
buttons Of the citizens OF our county, and that
The money 50 raised be appropriated 10 the pnr-
chase of Sword, with suitable devices, in ac-
cordance with the object and wishes oi this meet
ing.
The chair lhereupon appointed the following
named gentlemen as committee, in obedience
10 the last resolution, and for the objects therein
specified, viz Robert P. Swami, Esq, Gen. Asa
Rogers Col. James D. Mcpherson. Col. John
Leslie, DR.. II. D. Magill Maj. John Mathews,
5. Ariss BuckDer, Esq, Asher w. Gray, Col O.
Culhbert Powell Col. X. G. Saunders and Capt.
Charles Douglass.
Whereupon il was resolved that the Chairman
and Secretary be added 10 the aforesaid commit
lee.
Ii was further resolved that the proceedings 81
this meeting be published in the Leesburg Wash
ingtonian, Loudoun Chronicle, Alexandria Ga
xeIe, Richmond Enquirer, and Richmond Wing
and the meeting then adjourned.
CONRAD R. DOWELL, Chairman.
A. T. Nj. RusT, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
FROM GEN. TAYLoR's ARMY.
The New Orleans souIherner, publishes h

The New Orleans SouIherner, publishes The
following extract OF a letter dated
"SALTILLo, April l6, ls47.
1--WE LETT Monterey four or FIVE days since
We are in expectation Of an attack The Me1i-
cans reporting Buslamenle 10 be al Incarnation,
FIVE days march from this place, with lhrev thou
sand men. The weather is very cold.
IAN express has gone for Gen. Taylol; but il
he does not get here in time We snail have 10 re-
lrea, 10 Riconada or Saa Maerta."
Ex.ac, Of Letter from Matamoras, dated 5h
May, ls47:
"San,a Annals defeat has made him very IN.
popular among the MeIicans here, and probably
ibroue bout The county. His star has passed It's
meridian. Gen. c. Gushing is still here await
inp orders. and also the Massachusetts volunteers,
at presen, commanded by Major Abbott, no elec.
lion having been held 10 fill The vacancy occasion.
ed BY the promotion Of Gen. C.; and Lieut.. Col.
Wright not having returned from Monterey, where
he has been for some time on business connected
with The regiment The Rio Grande IS so low
that boats of The liehles draft reach Camargo
with difficulty.
"a rain OF fifty wagons, loaded with supplies,
and escorted by few Of The Tennessee cavalry,
left here for Camargo, on the afternoon OF The FIRST
inst II is expected that another will be in readi-
ness in few DAYS for the same destination. II is
reported that Canales has posted haDdbils in Key
nosa, informing the inhabitants thai he has dis
banded his party OF robbers II is probable that
the prospect of his being honored with halter
has cooled his patriotism and induced him 10 re-
tire"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
TRIUMPH OF SCIENCE.

A friend from Chesterfield gave US yesterday
an interesting accoun, Of an operation performed
by DR.. Warner four weeks since, in ampuang
the foot of negro girl, the bone being diseased.
The patient was under the influence Of The
Letheon, (Sulphurc Ether,) and was not aware
until the next day thai her teot had been cut on.
This is the last important surgica operation per-
formed by DR.. Warner; and We have the painful
satisfaction 10 record this evidence OF his master
ly surgical skill. The patient is nearly wei; ana
we cite The case as a streng argument in favor
of The advantages held GU, by the Richmond Me-
dical College. Our friend exhibited to US the
BIN for four weeks board and medical attention
OF the girl, (including the operasion,) and ii
amounted 10 the very moderate sum OF Fifteen
dollars and sirty cents Need we say more, 10
induce The public TO give all laid and comfoT"lo
an institution within our own State
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

Died in Caroline county, on The l9h inst, az
ter painful illness ol lew days, Mrs. MARIA
WYATT consort OF William K. r. Wyalt. E'Gp
leaving a beIeaved husband and four childnn,
and a large circle OF relatives ana friends, 2
mourn theil irrcparable loss She was devotd
wife, fond mother and kind TREND and nelgs'
Tor. Death loves shining mark
II City papers please copy.
lith MAY, 1917, in the thirty-ihird year d tn
age, Robert X. BRANCH, Esq. Endearcd 70 as
lends and relations by the eminent qualie'
which were imprinted on his character, ne -. -,
left an impression not soon TO be iorgohen. ;"
one was more generally cseen'd in The sphels
OF his acquaintance. A gentleman OF me luss
integrity, friend OF The rues kind, iaIhef' N
husband of the warmest affection, he has been
cut off in the bloom Of manhood, leaving i've y
III. children and disconsoae companoa y
abide 10y The ilrevocabe decree OF ProvidenGgs.
gy The Wing and Heralt will please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

leans that il We are nut 10 the trouble and delay
OF taking their cities in advance of our present
position we must be supported by levies upon Inc
people. Some impression cannot fail to De pro-
duced By these judicious measures or rather inll'
nations.
eve have reached at this place an elevation Of
abou, 5000 leet above Vera Cruz The whole
face OF the country has changed from that OF the
lower country. The vegetation The productions,
and even The color OF the people are all different.
The complexion here is lar iarer, and what IN
teIests US much, The women are lar prellier we
find the people very civil and polite. They are
the only people who have not run away al our ap-
proach
"Jalapa is situated in the Bosom OF lofty noun
tains 60 miles from Vera Cruz and from Mex
leo. 1t has a population OF about 10000 souls,
and is Of much wealth. Il is built like all Mex
lean towns, of brick and stone, the houses chiefly
two stories, fat roofs, with large windows, all
grated but cunained; The floors are paved with
lille or marble. The town presents quite TO,
mantle appearance-it is filled with orange and
lime trees, and all kinds of evergreens Foun-
lains Of mountain water are in many paris oil The
city. Around, rise mountains OF singular beau
ly, and above all other things in sublimiIy is The
majestic Orizaba, covered one.tourlh lis distance
from the top with perpetual snow. The most duli
to what is beautiful in nature stand struck with
The sight, when The earliest rays OF The sun llnge
lis snowy top with The most delicate pink, not
yet having dispeed the sombre hue Of twilight
resting upon the world below
"The climate is delicious, the air pure and in
vigoralng Thick clothes and blankets are al
ways comfortable, even in summer, as is now The
season here Every tropical fruit grows here IN
perfect luxuriance-the banana, the pine apple,
the planlain, the orange, the lemon and lime, me
coffee, The cocoa nut, abound in this neghbornood.
Not moment passes but some queery dressed
Mexican male or female presents al the door oil
my tent hall bushel basket laden with these de-
lcious fruits. for sale. We feast, and al small
prices too So Iipe is The fruit, that no sickness
has been caused from it. | would say, that as
residence, il is infinitely superior 10 any place
know of in the mountains Of South Carolina
Where will you find there spot Astounding IN
tropical fruits temperature OF from IS 10 ~,
with ice brought from the mountain side, and We
getabes in abundance Our officers and men
are so delighted they talk OF taking up their abode
here instead Of returning hume. And as for flow
eIs this is the residence OF the Goddess herself
Before me lies a cactus OF surprising beauty,
picked wild in The field For size and color, The
flower exceeds The very choicest production OF
any OF our hol houses. have wished thou
sand times within The last few hours that could
place il in your hands-it is loo fine for my rude
Tent