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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
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TIM GORDON's Pitts IT.. NH. IN n
~ mans TREAD No lrt,eiler oh FAINT, ,hanId
b. wthoatthem. Their timely administration Mi
prevent MUCH pain end suffering, snd ave many
These FILLS we're cehpoahded by Dr. Cor,ton ~.
et years q study and careful observation nnon IN.
natart Of d,trrest medfcibes. and III ,F-c, ~hiah
they produceupon diereRt constitutions N W. ion,
forms Of dlrease they have been tstepsiy.Iy .,ea
I by some Of our most eminent Ph,s,rians md ~
many private families fcr IL yeral wear. and ',sI,
has been the saisiaenonl winch they haye eixtn 3
hail 10 FIRMLY believed Nat the vegetable ki5sslom
does net FURNISH any m4re4iaisfsr smrsa,iye edi-
cine, which surpasses FIR general use, those Of
Witch these pills are composed. They do not con-
tain Caiomel, Mercury, Of any prepatation
but are composed enlrelyef concentrated yege,abls
extracts carefully prepared end so combined as 10
be Certain, SAFE, and Easu In fheir oberaior. =
should 4 br other~se, the stoms ch hid 10 eis con-
tain foul aud acrid blieu, matter shaving Great
necessity fer purgatiye mtdicihe Y
These Pills do not require particular All IL
diet or drink aud may De taken 81 a.ltime, when
most convenient without tAe fear Of nereased tsbi.
by TO take Geld. III =.
It's asserted by many that cyers. Md III fact. ali
diseases a. caused BY anfmpnre state oith Blood.
me impurities "hleh usually pass Oft By lhe bowels
anil various other outlets being retained in the
blood, renders i unfit furthe and sub
port n the different parts Of the body This pro-
pu ses and that hstt oil the system which il
We ,kest 10 most easily affected
ine wells being thrIprineipa charmed through
Which great portioe ofF.hs impuriesof The ssss
tenn are discharged IT istevdent That whatever hct-
benetetally on them must be cou,ue5yelo health -
End as,he BPweis are the most eiieeIual, aud in
tac'. slmsst NE only Wy by which ! general I'M
preston can be mfde pp3nthe system, nisperfect4
~ reasonable TO suppose that nesil, MI diseases
~ilH n cured or Il least much benefited b, ju-
diciQus use Of purgativc medicines M ohy sie,an
y caied 70 patient, what u tie 6tsl thing dshe
tie reseribes dose ort@o ofPurga,ise med eines,
and then, after day two, ,fthe paebt is ,o bel.
teri be gives him smother dose az purgaiiye matIi.
c'ae, and 90 on, dong some nthet littlrfhi, esbut
The msin reliance for duye a unoo III efre, nro.
uuceY.Dy phFgative metlleints Therefore !, on
WI s'Sk deiAy not bn, t3kestew dostsgf DR.. Got4
oons sse'aois famiiy Pilfs, and be sgain restored
Dr Gprdons Vegetable Ant-Bliaus Family
Pills cure Bilious Fever. Yelaw FEyrrlI,.ni,,.,.y,
-, '1d , i'a E Peysr' a,ory Fever Psn
snf iiesa oipe; . 'ck aud Stpra I; IDfismmsiieu
Of the BfaiS stom.eh. Lungs, Liver, Kidoey.,
throat a nd Ches!; Dfopky, sex He.asshe, Rhsu.
,ns'ism' Chollc, Dyspersa. Hssterics, Tow Spirits.
Ulcers end old Sores, Fsmait Complaints, sud al
Diseases where Pdrgatisf Medicines srs needed |!
l r = H. "a Il T. + g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
CoMMlsslosER's orFleE,

THE parties TO the above mentioned snit and
IL the creditors Of Conrad Billmyer, deceased
are hereby required 10 appear before me, at nay
Office in Charlestov'n, Jetiersoa county, Virgin
ia, on Wednesday, Tie '5ti day Of Jd1tilaly l9lS al
10 O'Clock, A. NJ, with their vouchers and othei
evidence enable me to execute the decree, from
which the above is an extract
III EDWARD H. COOKE Ca,p,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Fresh OYSTERS.

TINE undersigned having erected d room Iad-
Il joining his Confectiondry Store for the Iac-
commodation Of the public will serve them with
OYSTERS in EVERY VARIETY in superb
or style He receives his Oysters daily-cbase-
quently they will be fresh He will supply IA
miles by the Can OF otherwise All be asks is a
call from the public, and they can Judge for them
selves. J. f. BLESSING.
Charlestown, Oct 90, I847-tC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Groceries and SHOES.

II OAF Sugar Brown do, Molassess Best Rio
IL Coffee, best Gunpowder Tea, &c. sc. s,
SPICES. Anspiec, Nutmess, Cinnamorl
Ginger Cloves, Pepper, Mace, Sc, for sale bv
Nov. g. n 81 TITf5 q
N. b / viii take in exchange f1r Goo al 5 +
quantity Of Wood, Bacon Hams, Feafk
Corn, Hard Soap, Sc. H. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

There is man j JaSn cas- 20 obstinate.
that be wont let his wire vrE-ga pal. *
water, and always briags it simselE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

A lady asking i gentle,naa, how i. was
that most medical men dressed IN black,
be replied, sthe meaning is very oeyiou.,
- they are chiefly occupied + preparing
grace subjects
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

ye who are eating the apple dumpling.
and molasses Of 9eslth. shouid rlo, forget
those who are sucking tile herring.bonc
Of poverty
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
NEW GOODS.

HAEING determined TO sell of my entire
4 stock Of Goods, have reduced the prices
on many articles to cost and on others SO Tar as
to make il very desirable,to those wishing TO pur-
chase, to call and look !, nv stock Of beautiful
and well assorted Goods, where they may De sure
Of suiting themselves IS the assortnentis GER
taialy equal 10 any otheriin the county and most
Ily bought at auction within the last year or two
very iow.
lam very anxious toretire from business, and
would make 1.-THE interest Of anyIperson or per-
sons wishing TO commence tie mercantile business
TO buy my Stock and Store House, as the terms
twoull bs made to suit purchasers as to time OF
paTmen,. B. T. FOWNER--
Shepherds:own, Nov. TO- 1917,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

A dancer said 70 Spar,an-i,Y oa can.
no. stand SO long apon one, leg - ] can. .
aTrne," replied the Spartan, '.bst any
goose can"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Virginia. taIWit:

sIN the Circuit Superior. Court Of Law and
! Chaneery for the County Of Jefferson, October
eth, 1917: 1.
James Collett, George Byers, administrator of 10
seph Smith, deceased, and IMjehaei HesseH, Ear
ecatoref Jaeob NsitaGa, deceased,
y Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
John 7, Coefas E.recutor Of Jacob Cro1rl Gectas-
ca, 4Htckael Cookus, ELea Crplrl, Henry Lickli-
der, Mary Anne his acifc, Jaeqb Cro,cl Michael
Cro,el Peter Cro,cl .j3sm Crnicl .Jesspi Crolci,
Cattariae Helslans, Isaac MastSand Poly his
rife, Martin lSsipp, John Sagaer, ~, and Eli
"a his tritf, IPi,liam Riekara, Joaa A. Richard
and Mary CookusS DErTs.,
IN CHAHcERY,
FHHE cause coming on toSbe heard this 9th
4 L day Of October, 1917, was argued BY coun-
sel-upon consideration whereof it is decreed
md ordered, that Robert WoFthington, a Com
missioner of this Court, do ascertain and report
what real estate the Testator, Jacob Crowl, died
Seized of,-WAether the Executor has sold any
and whatp part remains unsold, and the value and
annexed @value thereof--Also the outstanding
debts due By the Testator, Jacob Crowl deceas-
led, their nature and dgnity-and report the
same to the Court with any matter specially
stated, deemed pertinent by himself or required
BY either Of the parties. ACopy-Teste,
ROBERT F. BROWN, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
SALM A G U N ID I.

: It is good syn 70 zee the color Of
health in mans flee 1t il a bad sign
To see !. all concentrated IL las nose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

TsHE attention of lEdse in want fof COZ
L STOVES Is invited % the improved kisii
that is now being manufactured at the Harpersz
Ferry boundary, which consists Of five different
sizes, suitable for Offices Shops, Stores, Church
es &C. Also on hand, Hot-aW Cooking Stones,
which will be delivered and set up in any SECTION
of the country they may be wanted.
and Brass, and old Cast aid Wrought Iron which
will be taken in exchange, at the highest price
for any thing in my line
HUGH GILLEEcE.
Harpers-Ferrv. Nov. 1915 -F So
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Somebody, who writes more truthfully
than poetically, says ~An angel without
money il not thought 50 lulca Of, now a.
days, as devil with bag fultof guineas y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Never be sfraid to own tie truth, let
consequence be what they may Ever
keep truth for your motto. and guide, and
you will surely be. tie gamer in the end
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
CoMMlss1oSrR's orFror,

Clarlkstolen, NoU ooh, 1917
| The parties interested in the foregoing decree
rehereby notified thatI have appointed Fl1day
fks 9Th DAY Of neat month, Decem6er 6 com
mence talring the accounts therein directed, Oh
which day, BY 10 o'clock, A. NJ, they are re
quesed to attend at my office, with all the neces-
sary papers and evidence to enable me 10 execute
the foregoing order OF Court.
T. q tcS4- i=:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

An unfortunate sick woman, living on
the NTH floor, received Tisit'fr from ply
sician the other day, and he left her a
prescription. The next morning she went
% see heragain. swell, madam" said he,
feeling her pulse, !" how are YOU this morn.
Eng "Much. better, Doctor . That's
right. You followed nv PRESCRIPTION I,
"No, doctor" "Why so ~ "Why. if |
had followed il, / should be a corpse--
for l threw il out Of the window The
doctor made his escape BY the staircase.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Aman asked Lord Brougham what was
neap, By an alits 7 at is i III by which
many rogue escapes hanging replied
his LordsLip
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Tie evidence Of good tavern, con.
temporary Observes is lis being we'll sup.
Piled with newspapers and periodicals =
Observation viii confirm the assertion,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Cash for Negroes.
New & Cheap Clothing Store.

E ;--f - Iryt
TIME subscribers respectfully inform tAerppb,
4 lie that they have opened'h Store at Har-
pers-Ferry, and keep constantly on hand a gene
raj assortment OF
Read y-TlIade Clothing.
Such as superfne Black Cloth Dress and Frocs
Goats Cashmere and Cass:net do; Pilot Cloth
Overcoats, Fine Cloth do, Cloaksof every quail
ity, Vests fron7 IS cents up to S. Pantaloons o.
every price andeuslity Sh:r:sIof all kinds, Tn
der Shirts ard Drawers, general assortment o
Silk Hdkfs Suspenders, Hats and Caps, Boot
and Shoes, Umbrellas, Canes, Breast Pins, sc.
which we are determined TO sell al the very low
est prices.
| As one Of the concern resides in Baltimore
they can sell on better terms than any other hous
at fireplace All they ask, is d call from thos,
who wish to purchase 70 prove the fact
r. WALTER s. BRO.
Harpers-Ferry Oct. p, Is47-3m.
n. 3. a general assortment of children
Clothing viii be sold cheaper than the stuff car
| be purchased any where else in Jefferson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
TURNER y NUDGE,
WhOIcsase FDpalers

IN PAPER of all descriptions Printing ant
i Writing Inks, Bleaching Powders; Russia
Skins, sc. Cash paid for Rags
Nos, South Charles Street, Baltimore
'Aurii 80, l9I7-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

R0CERlES. ~ have iast received Loaf SUI
NJ ear, Brown Do, Besf Rio Ccfice Adzman-
tine Mould and Dipped Tallow Candies
For sale cheap 81 Z. s TATE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
! Fresh Drugs. Medicines, sc.

.YyIHOMAS NJ FLINT has just returned
d the city with fun assortment OF Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Perfumsry,
Confectionery, Stationery, &C. &c, which he
is now opening and offers for sale. low
Also, Just received fresh supply Of Dr.. Sweet
Ze-'s Paaacea, Hence's Celebrated Cough Medi-
cines and Sarsaparlla Blood Pills.
Nov. "a, 1871. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
PET!

ITHE universal celebrity which thisimedcine
= has gained 10 every section Of The country,
and the many astonishing cures ii has effected have
established its efficacy beyond all doubt d - gene
raj family medicine it has no rival In all cases Of
indigestion, Bilious Fevers, Dyspepsia, Liver Cor
plants, Sick Headache,f Jaundice Asthma, Da.@
BY, Piles. ChsliO, Worms, Disease efths Reutft
in all affections Of the ach and boWC Pet III
Pills will be found never failing re mlsy.l
For sale by
Joan r.. Brou7, and
John II. Beard,
Charlestown
Smith s Brother,
9TH Berryville.
Jdmes II. Clark,
.!iF., J Wildwood.
- Timberlake,
p C5ons,
Harpers-FeTy.
Andon inquiry can be had At all the towns in
the State. IN
Jan q. 1si6-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

WALL" said a. soft.hesrted blubbering
Jonathan, the other day, "Suke has gin
me the sack, by gravy I've lost her =.
Lost her how e inquired his sympa-
thizing friend " laid tie soft-soap into
her so darned thick. that the critter got
80 proud she wouldn't speak TO me,n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Lane do do 1000
sheet lrun Air-tighis from fcrr 70 eight dollars.
which give 4 caick and regular heat, and sre most
desirable Stores FOR chambers.
six-plsse Air-,irhts from four 70 nine dollars |,
Kitchen Raneesand Hot Air Furnaces n the lowest
Address. yAcoB RUSSELL. in
Sept ?, iss7-6m No 30. Ligh s., Bar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

his editorials 70 make them spicy.
An freshman going 70 market met
farmer with an owl Say misther, what
viii you take for your turkey \" : lis an
OWL replied the astonished farmer
Divil a bit do I care whether il be o:lsti
or ycr.g price the bird
There is girl in Boston whose lips
are 50 sweet that they stick together every
morning BY the honey which they distii !;
and she cannot open her mouth uaGl she
hss parted her ips With silver knife
She viii DO treasure to her husband,
not only On account OF her sweetness, hu.
tscaussE she san occasionally keep her
mehth shut.
Why are wives Ike Sampson
Ans-Bscause they jaio one to death.
l.is said that il some folks would mind
some folks business, some folks v would be
very auch obliged to thsm.
i yoaag lady in PeEobscot Is so tall
her mother sends her to wade into the
river to carry letters % the steamboats, 20
they pass When she Is kissed alta party,
sae stoops, - the way Of courtesy as
near the door As possible, and the gentle
man standing on tiptoe, inAicts buss
4 young damsel vas telling one Of her
admirers after church, that she had been
trying AZ meeting time to get him to look
at her, but without success. Said he, Tn
very sorry, but really I didn't catch the
: eye aesr. : ideal
Ny dear, ! feel quite unwell, this eve.
ming and ! should Ike something nice for
Well, what win you have y
: | think / could take some buckwheai
cakes and sausageA"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
BriiliaatScheme for December.
Jiaaagsrs' OGce, Ale1a ndra, "a. i
ID. Payne s. Co., aEanage rs.

Saturday December R5, 1871 Il
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY i,
CLASS NO. So, FOR lS4T.
TS Numbers-l3 ballots.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

A Western editor says, that il the ab.
ssnce Of more important news, lie may as
we'll Inform his readers that he has been
treated bitters, AID presented with .
large squash 0neof his neighbors trans.
lates this enigmatical' story into the homo
" statement that he had been scolded BY
his wife, and presented with plump re-
sponsibility. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

A ladya -, whose friends had ar.
rived unexpectedly, got up an impromptu
dinner party, and was compelled TO send
to the nearest pastry cocks for some large
tarts All went of well until the lady,
unluckily wishing to show of, b. pretend.
ing not to know what was al her own Ia
bic, pointed to the dish with an air of
great dignity and inquired, 'sJohn, what
are these tarts" Whereas John, in the
Innocence of his heart, looking al the tarts
IN a commercial rather thanIa culinary
point OF view, briskly replied, "Four.
pence piece, Ma'am."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
STOVE WAREHOUSE.
JACNR FUSSELI. Jr.,

No. 80, LigM Street, BALTIMORE,
HAS now on hand, ana intends keeping dur
Il ing the ensuing fall one ofthe largest ard
nlast select stocks OF Stoves that can be found ID
this OF any other city He invites those who van.
Stoves 70 visit his establishment. where they can
seiec, from great yarsiy OF every principle and
STYLE jus, sueh IS are suited 70 their wants, and at
rric tia, win nor b effected to Having in the
tl Of las, year sold q vest number 10 Jefferson and
them sin further, he i eeSeed 10 offer The follow
leg low sale ofpriees Persons nc, visiting the ei
~ can order per letter enclosing the cash. and they
nay deprrd a having : Eosl article sent:
MOL AIbany Cook, taxing is inck tOod. With
ali the fixtures complete $500
Me do do 20 inch, 1850
Nos do do y - 100
Noa 40 % 81 1000
Nos 40 % IS q ESQ
No 4sf.ouisn f,srior Store, new style, 1000
Nos do do do 1900
No Louis I4,h siyle csst alright. II inch 900
Va 4 do do do 20 inch 500
Saa A. DO do IS fach 1900
Syn.g p;rnnsnoas Ccal Stoves 800
~ -. =. "a IN m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
10000 DOLLARS.

AlChSto ~ A2AaA &C II PAOPSA tAoh.
~ In addition to the above, we have Tickets
in all the daily Baltimore Lotteries Tickets 50
to S5-Also in the daily Delaware Lotteries
Tickets 81 to 3-Shares in proportion
F. t-5c Small Fry Lotteries-Tuestays, Thurs
days and Saturdays Tickets Sl-Shares in Pfo-
portion. Hi
Eg- Mammoth Lotteries-W ednesdays and
Saturdays Tickets $40 TO $20-sharcs in pro
portion \ II
ig7- The Postage on letters 10 our address will
be paid by us.
IL Communications strictly confidential
T. D. PAYNE ECO. Managers
II Alexandria, Va
n, 5. The drawings oftheahoye Lotteries viii
published in the Ffee Pres; as soon as receiY-
ed. III
Drawn numbers Of Susauehanna Cana! Lotto
~, Glass No Sd 65, Is, 50, So, !, II, 80, q,
SO, 80, 60, H.
Drawn nunbersof Grand Consolidated Lotie-
ry, Class No. 4S-26 20, g. 49, Is, &C. IS, IA, 60;
"a s. % 3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

An editor out west CRATES nrtmegs over
his editorials 70 make them spicy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

.Fo6. ls, ls47.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

jan. 81, ls47-iM
Washington telegraph., 1847-05-12
cAnr SeAR PL,N DBL RIO,


Tho American arms have achieved another
rloaoul aud most brilliant victory. Oulnumbeuug
t.rn. scoti's lorce materially, aud occupying posi-.
iiaa which looked imprcguiblc as GlDrlltiT one
aiigr another VI their wOFAs have been taken to-.
diy, i've generals, colon'ls enough to command
ten such armies as ours, aud other officers nnu.
mrrAble, have been taken prisoners, together wih
6lJu men, and the rest oi their army driven and
routed with the loss ol every thing, ammunition,
cannon, baggage tain, dH Nothing but the im.
possibility ol hndnl a road for The dragons o. The
rear oil the enemy's works saved any paH oi santa
Annas gidnd army, including his own ll.uarous
person
Among tho prisoners is our old friend Ia Vega,
who fought with his accustomed giIluutry. The
other generals are jose Mara Jarcfo, Lu.s Piuzon,
Manuel Norrgl aud jose Obindo Tho names
Of the coloneis have not been able to gather
Nothing saved Santa Anna but the want Vi dfa.
goons Oh tac other side Of their lines. As It is,
his travelling coach, together with all his plpers,
yaluablcs, and even his i1y01sH leg, have fallen
into ouf hands together with al the money ol his
army No one anticipated, when they arose irom
theii hard bYouick this morning, such a complete
victory
The Ios, on both sides has been hcavy-how
could Il have been Othcrwsoi The rough aud
ruthN fphus cut hNNuHA lHEaNA uthlth -Au u.H"t
chupiral by our oops, Is now lined with our
wounded The Rifles, Col. liaskelIs Tennessee
volunteers, the lot AHdicTy, The 7th Infantry aud
Capt vi HAMS r0mpauy ot Kentucky volunteers,
have perhaps suiitfe most Gen, Shields was
severely, aud | an fearful, MORALLY wounded,
while calamity leading hta brigade 10 Storm one
Of the tntiny's fanhcsl works. Cen, Pillow was
also wounded although slightly while siormlug a
lonifealIou ou this side commanded by La Vega.
An the field officers Of Col HIskgl8 regiment
were wounded at lAe same time, save hlm,elL
OF the Rla.s, Capt. Mason has lost leg, Lieut..
Ewell has been badly woudlrd, Lieut. MeLane,
slightly. / have already mentioned the gallant
Maj. summer and other officers wounded yes
terdiy
] hsyc specified SONS regiments above which
sgnalzed themselves It happened to be their for
lune, III the disposition Of the battle to iali upon
what all good soldiers may term pleasant D aces
--lhe most difficult works 10 storm-and brayey
and without ALTERING did they execute the perous
duties assigned them. Al ] O'Clock this afternoon
Gen Twsgs, whose division ba' benin the hard.
Washington telegraph., 1847-05-12

est Of it, was pursuing the flying enemy towards
laIapi Pnzon, who commanded the l9fts neat'
est Plum del Rio, asspd Of Gen, Worth time TO
osnsiatr before be eapiulated DESTROYS to come
"a leIma Gen. Worth gave him fifteen minutes,
and he surrendered uucUndIiipnaliyt iiad lie not
done 30 the slaughter would have been leffible,
write IN great haste. aud have no time for
nafiieulals The names OF the killed aud wannded
/ viII ascertain as soon as possible, think that
five huudrgd will cover our rntlfe los, ilad 1t
net have been for the positive cowaldiee ut saHla
Auna aud Cana,igo, who ran before the haltle==
at Ieast IN brave mems hands-was half lust, 1t
would have been Tar gtratrL No one Al pfuseni,
can estimate the loss OF the MeXeaHa=lAey aFa
scattered on tho hills, in the roads, every whefe.
What disposition Gen Scott Is Ia make Of the
prisoner 10 set uukaown lie may set them at
buIly on their paroles, from the difficulty al feed.
ins them, aud to accelerate his own advance mnsr.
nlgula. We shall heaf by Tomorrow. | wish he
could aend the officers at least Ia the United slates,
for tHete is liur slriug Of lhtm
II is How impossible TO name officers who have
distinguished themselves cannot however omit
10 mention CoIs llamry, Riley aud Guilds, Of the
reeuIafa, Coils. Buksr, Formau and llazkfli, ol the
yUlanies Is, as every one Is talking Of lhem
| Wlilr this Ia gleal haste, aud Win No Sc con-
fusion aud every thng rlse around tasi You
raHuul appreciate tu Victory 10 aHHeIIha lilo
alauhd aud l9.uigauuus ui tie eufmyt Tie aiiii.
ealy nl turning lbar uuigl WORKS, anu i|af LII aud
peril undergone by the troops wefa inpassHls.
No limr To say au,lher word send lh.s of
by au explesa, Il Gvu. Scott lnleltien, know
10 push uu towards lhr city Of AexIea with all
a4sgr 10 morrow will wsila more #ally, aud
ssnl BY Con Se5ll's express O ". 4.
Washington telegraph., 1847-05-12

LIEUT.. COT. CLAy.--fhe y. o. Plea.
yune says:--"His las, words were o bis
father. When he was sho, down a second
time he dew brace Of pistols from bis
belt, handed them 10 Capt. Gutter and re.
quesled him 10 deliver them to his luher
with this message: SAY TO him that be
pave them 10 me and that | have done all ]
can with them and now return them to him
Here the enemy came thick around him,
and these were the last words be was
heard 10 utter"