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Wore Volunteers.

We earn from the Abingdon yrgInan that fuIi com.
pauy OF volunteers has been organized boo that county by
the appointment OF the i1lu~Ing officers Arthur e. Cum
mng. Captain, Jane. r Preston J., Lieutenant Jacob
Lynch. j. - DO; Robert G.. Boyd 81 do. The yrr.nan
states a Of the ~ Commissioned and comm oned
officers and majority OF the private. wings fact
which wo mention only because Lifne Tsaness,e as
our readers aware the Wings ounumbored By their
Opponents, at me poiis. shout 8 to ].
This company We spyrebsnd however, will be too late.
well Inc company 90 PIr-y yaua, which oarn s
uso nearly foil. The Dsuy.e Herald, by tine way informs
Inst effort made q. procure ce recruit. az last
HasE court for the p1r2,.o 1 com citing the uster-ro
of the Fi"J.suua company bot, notwithstanding tho
strong pDnderarce of Loe,ioro7m in that county par
ucuafy south Of Dan, ouy I'VE recruits could be- obtained
The fact De-, tc Llcl'oco have been 81, much
accustomed 20 have the t0csn sounding "ro ANS! TO
,ES7 ou Ho eve Of au election, that 10 4 possible they
may pc under H, impression. after ALL that tho present ap
peal 20 them only nat hey shl bo ready 90 60 Il.
the pole next AruI-vnerc We hsYe NO doubt they will
be- a. heretofore o'eriigw"g i.hyat'on'~!
o. Thomas W. Newton Wing, 81, elected TO Consre.,
from Arkansas, 10 supply The yacausy occasoncd by the
resignation pf Archibald Veil ULoc,l There were Two
d.dates--,trer loco and two Wmga.
JrTho q bluy Argus .pcak ng Of tho famous Wi,mot
proysl, says .sro vol bc hre diversity Of opinion boo the
nou-sIayohoIng States thc proposition CO. yeudo sa
very from a territory 20 be acquired Ia the progress ct the
war with Meric'. This, indeed, Do the language Of the
Northern prcss W. h,1' distinction OF party
siygvliE DrAul-Mr AIR GrrtrI Of New Orleans.
was bitten hy dog which could not be- found snd cou-o
Iu"nty no one knew whether be- mad not MrGrif
$50 imagined rH' iho animal bod ho hydrophobia and 900
The ingenuity and care of hs friends ayaod drive
ihe dca from hs mind TIE dreadful apprehension Of ap
pfoachng madness haunted BIN night and day. and Kept
BIN ~ state nj mex preside terror under which bis bodily
lfII A AZ
case called Che false peuu'y supofvcnod and with hc
scsners created by an imaginary No. carried him Oh Mr.
'liIifr wa oi advanced ogc. Ffcnchmun by birth,
,oioFf of Napoleon, anl formerly member Of The State
Legislature of Louisiana
h.-s D'n.'f vino has boon dancing second 10 Mad
amc Augusta, hls found lp uncle boz t,osinpn ,e,y rcb
ana ~ h4 spt'ia request ole hls rn the turmoil Of he
.iagc 10" ir c'o and elegance of private e n tho house
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
Presentation OF a sword.

We publish with pleasure the subIoinod correspondence
between Hugh w Shefcy Esq. and Capt. Kenton Har-
Per-the former acting the organ Of tho citizens OF
stanton, by whom sword had been directed 10 be pre-
scented the commander OF the company Of Volunteers
from the patriotic county OF Augusta. The sword which
said to be very handsome one, bears upon guard
this appropriate 10y the citizens u
stanton, Va Kenton Harper, Captain OF the Augusta
Volunteers testimonial their respect and sfTceiion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
Capt. kEyToS HAETEE,
Augusta Volunteers.
Rlcnvayn. January 10. I.I7.
\ our mend.
HUGH ". SHEFFEY

RICHMOND. January -, l-47.
Sir-The Sword, which you have been made the mcdi-
Urn Of presentation inc, m the CIuzens Of
siaunOn, has been received, the OF active pr,pa-
raons for immediate cmbarkaiiOn with my command for
Mexico.
While can but regard the compliment the prompting
Of personal friendship you vii believe me- sir, when
say, II Is not tne grateful that account As
the soldiers need Tor deed, OF yai0r already done make
Oi generous confidence the part % my fellow citizens
and pleasing remembrance Of those whom am SO
strongly attached, and whose friendship highly value.
thank you. Sir, Tor the rllering manner which YOU
have executed your commission aud dsyouly pray that
God enable 90 meet Oil SIC expectations Of my ge
nerOus friends.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

Died IN Batavia, New York. the Oldest citizen J,mes
Cochran, aged - year, bell founder very ingenious
mechanic invented cut nails and claimed to have msdc
the trst cents coined IN the United States lilo was born
IN Philadelphia, and Franklin often the shop where
he worked in brass and fine metals
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
From New York.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot-By Telegraph
NEW YORK. Ian. Ia, 3 z. NJ
There were sales this morning Of 1000 bbl, Cone.ec
HOUR at $3.50 per Dbl. Nothing 60 note in Southern
orand'-held nominay at SS,a5 IS. 5O-COrnmeal and
rye flour unchanged.
Modorac sales OF Gcnesco wheat cents per bush
OIL sales 81 eOOo bushels prime white new corn at II cents
per enshe small sales OF yellow do ~ cents sale
also OF oats at ~ cents per bushc: rye IS cents.
Whiskey is dull sta3c. per gallon in bbls
The Cotton market lie hrm at previous prices with
sales. ~
stocks have slightly advanced with fair transactions
Provisions arc hrn., Nothing new IN groceries,
m ne weather has slightly moderated though seighs are
still running. -
Nothing OF local character, aside from commercial
matters, worth sending
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From the Norfok Herald. Jan n.
Arrival nl lhn Vuss.s..s.s

The U. $. steam frsaie Mississippi. Commander II A.
Adams, bearing the broad pendant Of Com NJ C. Perry.
arrived At this Psr, Yesterday aud proceeded
up TO the Navy Yard.
The Mississippi LEFT Anton Lsardo on the 2s,h D,eem.
eer and touched at Havana for coal and water The Ra
rtan, Princeton, and store ship Relief were at Anton Ii
ssrdo when the Mississippi sailed. The John Adams
blcckading Vera Cruz.
On the goth December, Commodore Perry, with the
mississippi Vixen, Bonita and Pcel took possession OF
Laguna and destroyed the munitions OF war found in
the Forts and Town. Commander Sands with the Vixen
and Peue was loft in charge OF the place. and the Bonita
was lett to assist ia holding Fronera and tho mouth of
basco River. OF Alvarado, the Mississippi captured
Mexican schooner, the Amaio. and sent her TO New or
leans Tor adjudication Al tho ne she detained the
Spanish schooner isabc which released after exam
inaton by Com. Conner.
The Mississippi came home for some necessary repairs
to her machinery. As these can be completed she
will return to the Gulf OF Mexico ready to assist in any
operations which may be contemplated against the
PurseT Crosby. Of the Mississippi was killed by
falling from alo board tho Vixen which vessel no was
assisting to po, the bar Lsguna on the occasion
OF the attack that place.
fsssengeu:-J l. O'Suiivan. Esq. OF Now York from
Havana; Edward Moore ESQ bearer OF from,
the Republic OF Ecuador TO Government.
Commodore PEKRY up in the steamer osccola
which left here yesterday afternoon o'clock for Wash
ington.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
KENYON HARPER.
II. w. sHEFFEg, Esq.

IT. announced come days agy, hs authority OF the
Washington Union, that W. Elicit Loco had been elected
10 Congress from Ms.--pp, n place of Jefferson DAVIS
resigned. is now believed that Peter b. Smith, Go, Wing
candidate has been elected.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
CITY ARRIVALS.

Et'HASor HoTEt, jsn'y I4Foncis Rivrs PETERSBURG =
Leigh Amelia No-s baltimore; Mr. Crenshay Fuvabua. YIN
Ray Aug Tahh Por'nouib Samuel PETERSBURG Jhn
Bater FauqurT co. Apg Waterman, Rockingham. Ronrh a.
vilr Ro,cnstuE BALTIMORE Newly Fairi, . En- John
Stlon Va IAN Hickman Louisa, John Davis Hanover
Parker 4 CnAton, Thomas jordan. TappahInnoek
EIousNog HorEL, jan I5J Flcurnoy " Dance Pob,,n
Tia w boswell Hanover Mr. anil Mrs Wayne Jos Srg,r Ham
ton Nsalc, Louis Rogers, Ea-tyie Robinson r
Jones, Norfolk; Eiw Wilson. Kent; Jerdone Or,n,,
Graves : Cirke, SurD. Pfcntis suffolk J NJ Pinch No
ATurp'n Po~htan John Iappn w Watt Jones Norfts.
WIN J howhtd, ID Nash, PoTtsm. nth Rev A Mccoy Fan
kver, Miss John GcuieIcy Norfolk John g Ficld & e. Pied ~ =
Jones WIN laafeu. Gloucester Meese Tbs tl,,k, Nh
wright EsseN Mrs Gnody Mrs Howell. Phla: C'rtsnf,n
Richmond CO. Va Bafza and jordan BAksr James
ker Williamsburg John duncan, Norfolk \ Fleming "a Pnp.
Df hofrs, MaI Vaughan Goochlsnd WIN TueI BAH N
Gabriel Freeman, Cureper p Booke, Phia tn Il.. Nd
Elingns. Hayser, Washington I.anrvin Clu.bsc a. y
l1unr Wheeling Mrs " Iaudon. burlington VI Cant tupp.u
~ Mt vernon ~ ur Rovsrb
Rayani. Louisa. -
CIy notEL-Jlny Nv ellis Va. II Roam. X A. Queen.
son, Baltimore Reynolds, spindle Fset. O G. 1av I,Dr6
burg bobl, Banor.. Muripck. l. Buf,sen WIN
chester " Mckenzie, Caroline. y Walton, Louisa q n Pom
dexter Poari Hrnuco. Perkins Fredek.burg EOi,tt,ns
Selden. w Fnn-y, Dr Iirnnng Powhatan; W Dew and
lady, William. Farnhor, Ala.
CotuantsS H"tSf, January Ii-R jordan Jnn Csuju,u
Charlotte Cardozn Powaiau a. Raucb Chesterfield ~
. Joriln' WILLOW, t1iluic 49, Booker Poster Prnec III
~ard Mf Noble. Amelia w W Priee Cuuetl, Char, g,,d
Montgomery Mr. nsvis MaIleou sur,y. Mr. 6:,n,.n
Hampton Joseph u ay Notoway Wa GREGORY John P,ys.r
Cfiauison Petersburg Mr Tucker Amsa. q Tucker Pow
haiau 'ol Iuiwier Fusanun Mr. Joues, Gccnsvic
nnFam. New York MacIne Df IIakins Mr freeman Hn
led, WIN btbuey, Caroline, Webb, AltCmaTc. yiuffrr
Chesterfield. a u Fry, York
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

APPOINTMENTS ~ TUE PRESIDENT,
Nv and with me adriee and consent Of hs Senate.
Thou,- $ Singleton roapp1intod collector Of the Gus
toms at Ncwbcrn, North Carolina.
Lcmu,I " Lincoln recover Of public moneys Tor the
district o lands subject 10 .ao % Liule Rock, Arkansas
VICE Peer ] CruchG,d, resigned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

1--WE arc requested TO say that A-1 Oliver, Esq vii.
not be candidate to represent Nou5~ay county boo tine
next Legislature.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

IL FAIR. Tor tho benefit OF ST. James Church will
be held at the City Hail. commencing Wednesday
the goth inst.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

DETENTION OF THE MAIL-The Eastern mail
which LETT New York on Wednesday morning had NOT
arrived when we went 10 press last night Our las, nc
counts 10y mail. from Boston Monday evening from,
New oTk to Tuesday evening" and from Phadelnb, 10
wednesday morning. We have, however, by telegraph
advices from New ok and Philadelphia up TO late bonr
last evening. ~
The New York papers Of Tuesday morning which ouch,
To have come to hand with the mail that arrived ON WEI
nesday were received last evening" having been e on the
way. $50
The cause of the detention is the difficulty Of crs.in
the Susquehanna At Avre de Grace. The river bere vas
frozen hard "Wednesday, and passengers on thai dav
had to cross on foot. number passengers including
several ladies, who left Baltimore that morning return
Cd being unwilling TO venture the river ON the ice
Their passage money promptly returned 10 them bv
the Agent IN this city. The was pretty firm but a. II
was covered with snow, which yielded To the weight of
The person. the passage foot very uncertain and dis
agreeable Cohen, Jr, Esq, Vice President of tho
Railroad Company, the that went IN from this
city, and 10y his characteristic zeal caused successful
erons TO be made for the mails be carried over and had
every attention and assistance given To the passengers who
speak OF his Promptness and kindness terms of warm
commentator.
The weather yesterday warm-the wind HAVING GOT
round TO the southwest Tho and ice was peltur
cross the Susquehanna to-day.-Bah. Pat. Jam Is
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Correspondence of the New orle.p. rieayuD..

TAMPlCO, DEc, &c 1876.
am beginning to think that Taupco is not so very bad
place alter ALL IL is true the climate is rather
Just now for comfort and have no ce but the cv il
picturesque, Clean and regularly laid out in streets bo
It's location affords rich and beautiful country from
point The sol OF tho adjacent country most
vegetables Of all kinds aboundng in profusion sugar
cane, such ns never saw in Louana-arge tall and uiey
grow all around the city Planains bananas pine an
pies, oranges, tomatoes &c. &c, flood the market every
morning. Game of all kinds-deer urkies ducks ana
sniPe-is plenty. The most delicious fish are taken in
great Quantities from the river lakes and bayous and the
best ct all IT, these things sell cheap prices; fine
grouper or snapper, weighing from five TO eight pounds
may be boushio three pcayunes and turkeys
eggs, &C. equally cheap The teal duck-the bluc-wipr
ed TO be found here in astonishing quantities; il
certainly swceter and delicate, from some peru,r
cause than our teal At home and they have been sold IN
tho market for twelve and half cents a dozen, This
nave on the best authority. and know that half dozen
may be bought any morning for twenty. five cents W,
may take my word for this is "a great county" But
anon
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

DIrrEH -HJTTEu.-io ssgs seeeisd "orng, coun
- "" Dairy pne aucie-iua received, and Tor by
g1G BlssELL 4 mcCANDLIsn
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From, tI,c Pacific

EDWARD L. Noon, ESQ (who arrived hero yesterday
IN the Mississippi bearer OF dispatches from the Rcpub
Valparaiso the 9Th Nov; and sailed on the 27th for
Calao Lett at Valparaiso the H. s. ship Levant Conf
Page, Just arrived from tho ~ w Coast of California
bound home; store ship Lexington Just arrived from Rio.
and the Merchant ship Edward Everett Jus, arrived from
Boston, bSrque St. Joseph from Baltimore and ship Sea.
man from the Lecward. Arrived Callao ON the 9Th
Deer aud was then the only American that port The
Columbus -. from the Sandwich Islands, was daily ex
pected at Callao. 10y -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

II' The Ladies connected with the Basin Sabbath
School invite their friends will be by reference to
their notice, to call thOm to-day snack tme and to-
night at o'clock They have kindly given US foreaste
OF what they offer their friends in the shape of
some nice cake Jelly &c. &c.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16
senatorial Electiou

konfKr NJ l. HuSrkR. Esq. yesterday elected U.
3 Senator Tor SIX years from the 18th OF March next, to
coed Mr. Archer This result effected by the CO. ope-
ration OF most OF the Wings with a few Of the Admins
"anon members, who adhered him steadfastly, not
only IN opposition to the Gubernaorsl Caucus nominee.
out 10 o'her gentlemen who were afterwards put in
nomination by the determined opponeut. of MIR HvS
rtR' several OF whom declared their preference IN PR
waite conversation for Wing. We have not room, in
consequence OF the late hour which the House ADJOURN
Sd to publish the proceedings length. The following
the state OF the vote ON the several ballotines
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

PJ Religious Noticc.-Ellcr {. Cocu,n will ptc,sb
on Io'd- Day morning. the Sycamore Meeting Hon, =,
O'Clock And on I.ord' Day evening at 7o'clD,k
" The ladies Connected with The Sabboh School would
be pleased To see ucr friend. To-Day Snack Time aud this
Eyeping at : O'Clock
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CHEMICALS.
NITRIC ACID; Oxalic Acid

III
- lIqa Ammonia
Iodide OF Arsenic OF hon. OF Lcad, OF Mercury
iodide of ouinine, Of Silver, OF Zine, OF suiphu,
toirtn; Enctvcsccnt Saline MIXTURE (Ciuat, Pot..s,
tafb Iron rfceipiiai, Carb Iron PioIo (yael..l
Citrate Of Iron: iiylriodae OF do.
syrup iodide OF Iron; pure Nitrate OF Silver
OIide OF Silver
Ammonia Citrate ~ Iron, Iodine
Hais OF Motphia Supiatc 81 DUNN.
Citrate OF tlutuinc; f,rro Cyan Il.
Citrate OF Iron aud Quinine
Nalerianats tlunhe
OIL bin Pepper Pipcnn
Prsoip Eat bark
Salerianlte OF Zine SuychniA
Tannin; Nefatria
Chloride OF Zine OIide do.
Phosphate OF Ammonia
Aeetc hther; Chlotie do.
freeip Carb Lime: IIydriodate Pota,.
sol Iodine and Arscsc Doasraas
Lilo Chloride Soda
and Medicines. "'h'o'
Aeep constantly on hand article OF BLUE MASS which
Ney superior qualy and 10 of reliable ehaae
20 contain the proper proportion mercury properly and
a Is Dr..,.,. 80 49,
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SnIlln Anlnn.

BY the Mississippi we learn tho important intelligence
that Santa Anna has been declared by tho Congress m bo
the duly elected President Of the Mexican Republic Al,
II Is TO be presumed thsta good understanding exists be-
tween Santa Anna aud our President the further prcsump
ton follows, that the official announcement of In. oy.n,
wall be followed IN duo time, by prcminaries of
all indications to tho contrary, Notwithstanding II we arc
disappointed in ths-we shall w,cn for o,r co,n,,,,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

h.-s D'n'r. vino has boon dancing second 10 Mad
quo August has found 1n uncle Louisiana very rob
'nd nl hs sptoia request ole bIs . the turmoil Of he
'agc Tor ic c'o and g1nce of private lite IN tho house
VI her wealthy relative
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ml'iRzsaNBI


IL may be remembered that copied, some days ago.
brief from letter Of the Washington corespon
den, Of the Philadelphia North American in which II was
stated that important part OF the history OF the Mexican
War; though written, yet to be revealed We do not
know whether the suboned curious letter. written by our
former Consul at Msamoros Gen. Taylor, while the
General posted Corpus Christi and soon afterwards
communicated Secretary Buchanan constitutes part OF
thst unrcveslcd history:
Copy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

PlCKLED TONGUE Smoked Tongues and
= Smoked Bccf,o superior quality. Tor sale by
IA ~ CRAM No . Etrb
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-16

Village Of China the River San Juan, .
Sept 23d. lSI5.
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~
Secretary OF State:
SIR,I have the honor transmit herewith "Copy" OF
a letter addressed Gen z Taylor at Corpus Christi.
from the village Of China, (Mexico) despatched it by
special HIM, but subsequently informed tina,
the express detained the OF Camarpo ION the
Rio Grande up the 9TH instant, by reason OF the con.
tnua and heavy rains beg leave add that arrived N
this city yesterday from Maamoto, and will leave tomor-
row for Washington.
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NINETEEN IIIIDS. New Orl-abs SUGAR
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-20

TRIAL OF NJ PELLAPRA-Ol the 23d ult- the last
act Of the Tess and Cuberes drama terminated with the
trial Of N. Psaprs The proceedings were Little more
than formal the accused having already confessed
NJ Pellsprs admitted his guilt In Offering brioe OF
100 600 francs member Of the Cabinet and 10 doing
60 he burst into After some elaboration, the
Court sentenced ths accused 10 civil degradation and
fee Of 1000 francs. The hne paid IN the course
OF the evening and the prisoner was released
Although the Judgment of the Court was no. delivered
TIL five clock ~ P-lspra the same evening
In bis box at one Vt the theatres where be seemed 10
enjoy an excellent comedy with much gusto II he
had not been engaged In the tragedy Of the morning
NJ. Tssts CONTINUES overpnelmsd with his disgrace.
Since hs removal 10 the Coneiergers the symptoms Of
cerebral congestion have much increased and Tears are
entertained for the result
The Chamber Of Deputies terminated the lsbors Of
the Session on The 2iih ulL By adopting the budget Of
expenses.
Tue anniversary Of the three glorious days Of the Re
vouton Of July has been observed this year With the
usual rejoieings On Tuesisy aims distributed 10
me poor on "wednesday prayers were read Ia tbs
churches for the pose OF the souls OF those who sscr
feed tkeir lives place Louis Philippe the throne
and Thursday the rej0cings for the triumph Of the
were celebrated BY ths usual firing Of cannon
mats &c oocalyn<, iluminstons and fireworks.
According to the Paris papers Of Saturday, The vks
of July hsd passed Of well could be wished The
weather WA splendid the fireworks more tAn ordlus
ry bssutfaL and ths reception given 70 the King and
the Roy s Family when they appeared on the balcony
Of the Palace Of the Taeries % cordial a usual
which does not mean that 10 was very warm some an
prehensons were ontsrrsned Of disturbance n tbis
l< but there appeared 70 be good ground for them
The show Of military force wa however very rvsi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-20
Russia aud Circassia.

The conflict in the Caucasus Is still going on with
undimnished nveerscy. correspondent writes iron,
st Petersburgb the 18th Since the brilliant tsst OF
arms OF Col slepzow. China Jurt a new attempt
has made In the Daghasen TO retske the village of
the Gersebal occupied bj the rnountanesrs On June
18th the Comm Chief gave orders for the ascs
but the beseiRed made obstinate resistance that the
Russians obliged 70 retire and alter three inesc-
tua assaults obliged to return unsuccessful to their
camp with % officers and 50 wounded and having
lis men killed"
The Augsburg Gdisi,s gives account of several san
culinary Affairs which have taken psce in the Caucasus
between the Russians and Clreassisns the authority
Of the following letter from Consianunope On the
ld,h q May the Crcsssans, notwithstanding The sp
proach Of the Russian army carried by storm the Rus
sisn fortress OF Kriksch situated In the k-uban, which
they rkzed tn the ground On the goth OF May they
attacked the fortress of Zsrebre The garrison defend
ed itself aantly and during the assault young Rus
sisn officer set ire 20 powder magazine, the explosion
OF which destroyed 400 for the most part Gle
but such the srdor Of the ssssilans that not~ith
standing this catastrophe tbs place fell into their hands
after a desperate struggle OF twelve hours curaton-
Afterwhrd the srh of June there was terrible bat
tie between Russian division, commanded by Gen. Ls
piski and the mounsineers. under the orders OF Mo
manned jobs. Nearly five thousand men remained on
the field Of battle neither party being able to claim the
victory The Circsssians are 10 want OF guppowder
Il is said that they pay for Il as much as 500 Turkish
piastres per ID.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-20
Switzerland.

On the 27th alt at Berne, as-installed the new
Swiss Popular Association and is oojscts are syoysd
10 be hrsefOd-6sst the expulsion Of the Jesuu -
eond the dissosuou BY main force Of ts sooderbund
or league Of the seven canfons and third reysion OF
the federal compact Committee IL 10 cit Il Bernie
charged with the OF the DEGREES Of this Asso
eiaroa The existence Of sueh an Association In the
presence OF the souierbund 10 calculated 70 lead 70
csh war Ia t~o vsys-either by lie own action or by
Forcing toe diet 10 carry fs DEGREES into execution
Inc women Of the 50adsround csntons of switrar-
land have formed Themselves into . military body,
amounting In number 10 ST. They carry masksts or
esroines have officers passwords, and In f.et CON-
piets military organization.