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Correspondence of,he Publ;e L.ds.rl
FROM wAsHASaToN.
WAssrsoros. Jan q

WAsHfsoros, Jan. 9, ls,7.
A. limited in my letter of the day before yes
tsrday, the complaints against Gen Taylor and
the officers under his command, were repeated
to-day on the floor of the House Of Representa-.
tivcs, by Mr. Ficklin, Of Illinois, and the delay
in the capture of Monterey. plump aud plainly
charged upon the commanding officer. If this is
to be a prelude to the appointment Of Lieu,e.
nsnt General, it is, to say the least. dangerous
one 70. if the charges brought against Gen. Tay.
or cannot be substantiated or are disproved, they
must necessarily recol on those who have pre-.
fersed them, whether they be made individually
or in behalf Of party. All we know thus far
about Gen. Taylor is, that he is brave and that
he has done all he has been ordered TO do and
beaten them. Agains, such a man it is difficult
to institute charges Of so heavy, nay, treasonsb'e,
nature; for il cannot be denied that il the justice
Of the war be, with the permission Of the com.
manding officers, las is charged,) questioned by
the officers Of the regular army, he ought not TO
be permitted, for a single moment, TO hold com.
mand over the smallest force ofthe United States.
That there are strong antipathies existing be-
tween the regulars and volunteers, no one can
doubt, but whether the "plsn TO remedy" them
is the proper one, is still more doubtful Ii there
are just reasons Of complaint agains, Gen. Tay.
lor, they ought TO be brought forward in an
open, manly manner--not in the questionable
shape of mere rumor, backed only by letter
writer's from the camp--ot no officer will con.
slider his honor safe and serve the country, except
for wages Conduct such as is charged on Gen,
Taylor and his staff officers, calls imperatively
for a military and judicial investigation, in order
that stern Justice, and not stratagsm, may pun
sh the guilty.
To-day it was whispered that Gen. Samue'
Houston is TO be substituted for Col Benton in
! the Lieutenant. .Generalship. II dissenson ex
! ist between the regulars and the volunteers
Sam Houston might be the man TO heal them
! from the fac, that he is not only acceptable, be-
, lie commenced his career a. private soldier il
] the United States army, advanced regularly tC
! the grade ofserqeant, and received at last lent
! enan,'s commission, which was soon followe,
by cap,aincy. He bears TO this day the wounds
ne received in the regular service Of the UniteC
States, which no surgical skill up TO this momen
has been able to close and he is in military dis
ciplne, and in every thing that appertain, 10
! in the United States. OBsEgvKE.
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Impsrtant from the Army.

Confirmation of the advance OF Santa Anna u
pom Salulo - Mexican Force Reported at
3O0lO--udvance of Battle
supposed to have taken place about Christmas
--ApprehendeJ Attacks by Ranchercs upon
Camargo, Matamoras and other posts on the
Rio Grandc-Gen Scott arrived at the Bra
zos--Gen. Patterson's march for Tsmpico
countermanded-Report Decision Of the
Mexican Congress Conference.-The foreign
intervention to be permitted.
The U. S steamship Edith has arrived at New
Orleans from Brazos Santiago, which she len on
:he 3otb ult She brings confirmation Of the
re eported advance Of Santa Anna upon Saltillo
with a large force The Mexican army under
lis command is reported 10 number thirty thou
sand
Gen Taylor had only advanced six or eight
miles on his march for Victoria when Gen.
Worth's express reached Monterey, and the
troops under Tw,ggs aid Quitman were but
twelve miles in the advance Orders were i'm.
media,ely issued to this division TO retrsce ito
steps and proceed Immediately towards Saltillo.
Gen Bntler had already marched with all the
troops he could collect 10 join Gen. Worth. Gen.
Lane started for Saltillo on the 2o;h with his
command. Marshall started the next morning
With the remainder Of the forces, except Hunter
and Swartwou,'s commands.
The troops from Camarso were on = forced
march in order TO reach Saltillo IN time for th'
anticipated battle. Reports having prevailed
before positive sdvices bad heen received Of th'
movements Of Santa Anna, and as Gen. Woo
was at the last advices only ninety miles from
Sa,illo, i, is supposed that he would have Joine'
Gen. Worth in time to assist in repelling tn
enemy. Rumor states that Santa Anna ha
thrown forward a force Of II, 900 men, to preven
,te junction OF the forces of Generals Worth an
TAYLOR, but il was generally disreediied'
II was the general impression Of the Passen
ses on the Edith, that the battle had been fongh
about tie 23lh but they thought, however, 'h'
he American forces above mentioned reache
ssi,ilio before IN II time and attack Of the fore
under Santa Anna. The number in the MeI'es
army 10 believed TO be ov.rIafed
The whole valley OF the Rio Grande was 'h
great ferment, on account Of ofappreheadsd a''aes
from ranehsros under Csnsles, upon Csmsrge
HstsmOr, and other points Col Clark h'
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THE TARIFF.

The following resolution, submitted on N. 9Th
instant by Mr. CAxERon, was taken up for con-
sderation
ReDi,y3, That the Secretary Of the Treasury
be directed to report to the Senate on what arti-
ces embraced in the tariff act Of iSie the duties
can be increased beyond the existing rates, so as
10 augment the revenue, and TO what extent the
said duties can be increased, and what additional
revenue wonld accrue therefrom.
Mr.. CAMERON said he called for this infor
nation, with the hope of drawing the attention
of the finance department Of the government TO
some article: not included in the fee list, that
viii, in his opinion, greatly augment the revenue
His object was 10 furnish the guverenreut with
money to carry on the wal or 70 close il, upon
terms honorable TO the country-to sustain the
troops who had so ratrio,ieal'y filled the ranks
of the army, and TO make the burden as light as
possible upon those who will have 10 furnish the
means. The objects Of taxation, recommended
BY the Secretary Of the Treasury, tea aud coffee
having met with no favor in the House, whose
duty it is, by the constitution. to originate bills
! OF revenue and the session OF Congress being
already nearly halfended, i, was time that every
one should turn his attention 20 the subject OF
! revenue. a,,d do what he could TO furnish sup.
plies. The gallant men who have volunteered
10 risk their lives for the honor oi their country
should not, for day be permitted 10 want sin
gle comfort promised to them. The Secretary
of the Treasury has stated in his report Of last
year that on the four articles OF coal, iron, sugar
and mplasses. there was made six millions OF re-
venue, al an average duty Of 60 per cent Upon
these articles, by the tariff of is46, we have
brough, the dnties down 10 80 Per cent Upon
iron these reduction. will fall most heavily nTur
hoops, ncil rods, and sheet iron, which have paid
duty of from 60 to ii5 per cent and of which
the imports amounted to hve thousand tons. Tc
raise the same amount OF revenue from these ar
,iele., the number Of tons imported most be IN
creased TO over 20, 600, an amount SO large thai
no one will. for a moment, suppose its eonsnnp
tion possible This reduction is made, too, al a
time when its advocates tell us that the great de
mand for railroad iron in Europe mnst preven
its increased expectation TO this country, prov
ing clearly that II was an error on the part o.
those who formed the bill. desire TO see ih'
highest amount of duty on those articles that, II
the opinios Of the Secretary of the Treasury
will rome within his idea OF revenue standard
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from the N. o. Delta, Jan. q,
From the Army Of Occapaslou

FrO" tho army Oh OCC0patO0s
Capt, Brown, of the schr Robert Mills, was
'formed by Capt, Todd, Of the U. S. Army,
TIA, Santa Anna, at the head OF $4,000 troops,
vas on his way and within four days Of Saltillo
and that General Worth unable 70 noaiutaia
hts grosnc against such over whelming numbers,
wns slowly falling back in the direction Of Mon.
terey and that Gen. Taylor, in anticipation Of
s~ attack on that city, was fortifying IL At every
assailable point. It was also stated that Gen
Patterson, who was on his march from Camar-
20 TO Tampico, being made aware Of the state of
atfairs, had countermarched the division under
hi, command, and was Tspidly advancing, by
forced marches, for Monterey.
From Mr. Fowler, gentleman of this city,
who came passenger in the steam propeller Vir
crnia. and who left Saltillo on the l7,h ult., We
have subsequently learned, that previous TO bis
leaving, Gen. Worth's spies bad come into camp
anl reported that Santa Anna was within three
or rour days march ofSaltillo, and rapidly ad
yancing at the head of about Is, 900 men.
Gen. Worth Immediately sent an express 10
Gen. Taylor, which reached him at Victoria az
II O'Clock, P NJ, on the 18th and 3 o'clock A.
~, the mex, day, Gen. Taylor despatched two
regiments, the Kentucky and Tennessee volun.
teers, to reinforce Gen. Worth at Saltillo intend.
ing TO follow himself as soon as possible, with
oil his disposable forces. Gen. Taylor felt con.
flen, Of his being able to arrive at Saltillo be.
tore Santa Anna could reach there
The whole force of Gen. Taylor would then
amonn, to abont io, 900 men, which he consider.
ed sufficient, to cope with any force that Santa
Anna could bring against him.
To-day We shall he in receipt Of our cores.
pondence by the Virginia, which vessel had not
come up tothe city at late hour last night,
whea we shall be enabled TO lay before our Tea.
ders the full details.
FRoM TAMPloo alarm created by The
Iumor of a Mexican force advancing for its re-
capture had subsided and Col Gales, the com.
rnandant, at the time Of the sailing of the EN-.
presario, felt confident Of maintaining the city
against any force the Mexicsns could bring a.
gainst il. The five thousand MeXiesns which,
by previous advices, were said to have shown
themselves in the vicinity OF the city, turned
ont to be band of marandng rancheros, who
left as suddenly as they came.
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called on the citizens of Matsmoras to enroll
themselves at the Bra,os Gen. Jesup had done
the same thing Both points were sadly deficient
in arms and men, and it was though, Csnales
had 2 oUo rancheros under his command
Gen. Scott arrived at the Brazos on the 2sth
ult, and proceeded for the mouth of the Rio
Gtands on the following day, where he was wait.
ing the arrival Of the horses belonging to the re.
sineot of mounted riAemen, when the Edith
left. It was understood that he would proceed
Immediately TO Camargo
was briiesed tha; on express had been
sent 10 c n Patterson. countermanding his
march in the direction Of Victoria.
The steamship Alabama was a, the mouth Of
the Brazos when the Edith sailed, aud by her
arrival in few days We shall probs bly, recewe
more definite intcll gencc.
letter in the Picayune of the 9Th inst, da-
ted Camargo, l0.h December, IL O'Clock at
night puts at rest all doubts as TO the facts o,
the advance Of Santa Anna. An express had
been received there from Gen. Worth at Sahil.
10. announcing the march OF large Mexican
force. The letter gives in details all the facts
Above stated.
The brig Queen arrived at New Orleans on
the 4th from Anton Lizardo. Bringing dates tc
Oath December. They are no later tia the sd
vices by the srrva, Of the Potomac at Pensaco.
Ia.
A letter published in the Picayene, dated
Tampico, December 2Sd, from reliable source
states that the Mexican Congress have decided
that the war shall not cease, nor will they re
ceive Commissioners TO treat for peace unit
every hostile foot has left the soil OF Mevco
and every ship tina. lines her coast shah bav,
been withdrawn. The Congress has also re
solved TINT they will accept Of no foreign in
tcrventon whatever 10 bring about a peace
This confirms the previous ststemeats.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

TRE AMI srrric PowER or let is adm tied
in the following remarkable natural exhume
In the yesr 1909, at Yskouss, on the hanks of tte
river Lena, in Siberia, the body Of msmoth
slowly appeared from a mountain of ice, in
which il had been ertombed and preserved from
decay, according to all probability, from the
time Of the deluge. The animal was sixteen
Tee, in length, nine iset in height. and the flesh
was in such excellent preservation. ,ha. not
only did the bears and wolves devour ii with
eagerness, but the inhabitants Of the district
actually cut up as food for their dogs
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

IMroRrANv If. TRuk-The New Orleans La
Patria says According 10 information given
as by friend in this city, who has seen letter
from San Luis de Potosi written by an officer Of
the Mexican army, Gen. Santa Anna has admin
stered an oath to all the officers Of his troops not
TO take the life Of American soldiers who may
tall into their power, but to make them prison.
ers TO be sent into the interior, where u depot
for prisoners 10 uader PREPARATION
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

IScRk.sk OF ras RecuLaR ARMY.--It will be
seen by the Congressional proceedings that the
House has passed the bill providing for raising
ten additional regiments Of regulars The amend,
ment appointing Lieutenant General was voted
down on Saturday by decided vote. II is ex.
Congress will adopt the most vigorous measures
for settlement Of dificu,ties with that country,
and provide money and troops enough TO render
our military operations both powerful and deci.
sive. II is action and not talk, that is required
The question of the justice Of the war has been
settled by the people long ago all they ask is
that it shall be speedily completed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16
/ mpoRrANr RuMoR FROM MEXICO.

IMPORTANT RUMOR FROM MEXICO.
Gen, !Saasa Anna advanctng against Gen
Worth at Saltiiio wi,h $1,000 men Cen
World falling back upon Monterey Tsy-
Lor advencing 10 ,le support Of Worts-
Patterson on has MERCK 10 Moptcrey--A
Battle expected. .lt r.f.'
We have received, says the New Orleans
Nercury,) through the politeness of CONNER.
c,al house io this city, the suboined extract Of
letter written by an intelligen. gentleman At
Vsmrico, aud received BY an srrivslat Mobile
TAMpico, Dec. II.
Aly.ces. ria Vera Cruz, were received last
evening Of the action of the Mexican Congress
1bey decreed that they will not think or treat Of
peace until every hostile foot has cleared Mexi
can soil and every vessel that lines her roast is
withdrawn, / consider the war now commenced
N real earnest and prophecy that Tanpico will
Uecome an American town.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

PaosAsLY Taur.-Somebody says ths, news
PAPER in q family is equal TO three months time
IN q school each years, Go into the family where
a newspaper is taken, and into those who "esn'
net afford it," and mark the difference Of the
children and be convinced -- ....-.-r
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y: Il. P.sL.nER, Esq., at hSs Real Es.
tate and Coal O8ce. CORNER 81 Sd and Chssnsf
Streets, Philadelphia. 10 oSfhssfscd to act as
.4gssf, srd receipt for all monies due fAss
ONCE, for subscripffon ~ odcsrffsfnS.
.slso. at hts <sH1cs No 100 JNtsssa" street.
.Ntr YSrk. ..
.snd 8 r. Corner or Baltimore and CaIcsrf
sfs., Bahtmors. ... ..... ...
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10 In another coSmn our readers will hnd
some important news from thesest o! war. The
rumor that Santa Anna was advancing on Sa!si,lc
is confined, and it is more than probable that a
battle has been fonght, the result Of which must
reach US in few days. A the Mexieans are
resolved on nothing but war, we should lex them
have il in full force
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

A GKRNAR, named Alfred Sehiiling, lately, Al
Cincinnati, attempted to carry fer wager 800
lbs, ofpork 400 yards. He broke down before
he had accomplished half the distance, literally
realizing the saying Of Too much pork for A.
Sehilling'
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The Troops In Mexico,

NseosiTIoN OF THE ARMY.-The reports Of
Santa Anna advancing upon Sakillo have eau
sed some excneeen., and tlse New Orleans pa.
pers are considering the probabilities ofthe re.
ports being true and the Consequences which
are likely TO epsue. The New Orleans Mercu.
ry shows the present position and strength OF
the various divisions oflhe army.
The position the advance respectively
were: Geo. Butler at Monterey with about 1000
men Gen Worth at SaltilIo 18th nbout 100 /;
Gen Wool at Parras with abou, 5000. Tire
two latter places are west of the mountains,
A rapid march TO Saltillo and taking posses.
sion Of that place would cut of communication
between Gen. Wool's column and the forces
Immediately under the command of Gen. Thy.
lor. Gen. Woors camp at Psrras 10 west and
few points nor.h Of Sahilio, lis miles distant;
Sar Luis Potosi IS almost directly south Of Sel-
tiilo> the great road from San Luis Po,osi 10
Saltillo phssiug short distance cas-, Of Gen
Wool's camp
ifSanta Anna took this road General Wool
would be ap9rized OF the advance Of the enemy
in sufficient time 10 break up his camp and Join
Gen Worth at Sakiilo; but there is a road
marked on the naps, from Zaca,ccas to Sal,il!o
direct, which is probably tlr road preferred by
the Mexican chief and should he succeed in
reaching Saltllo before Gen. Worth could be
well reinforced, it is possible the place may
have to be evacuated, az no force of conse.
quence could be spared from lhr garrison a,
Monterey. The brieades of Generals Quit.
man and Briggs left Monterey for Victoria OF
the 18th, and, therefore had been four days on
the msrch before the express arrived a Monte
rey, and no considerable force was Stationed a,
any Of the points between Monterey and the
Rio Grandc. BY the las, ady,ces two regiment,
had been ordered from Camargo to Join Gen
! Wool, but they could, at the time Santa Anna
movement Became known have scarcely reach
ed Ssl,illu.
Notwithstanding this apparently nsuspicios
posture Of affairs, we do not indulge any liv-l,
apparehensions. The utmost confidence Is 4
be placed both in the waichfulness and skill Q
tne eccompneheu omcers WHO command, an
VIC have no question they would be able TO an
ticpate the movements Of The enemy in time
prepare properly for his reception. As the re
ports OF Santa Anna's advance reached Ger
Wcols camp so early, j, is not Impossible III
latter may have effected a junction with Ger
Worth, in which case We should coun, both ,
ha s.ca v,h.t.vov f,fce tho Me~ir.nc min \
number. Should the companies en- ronfs frof
Csmsrgo have reached Salri!lo, the force Of Ger
Worth would increased to 2400; aid at III
, worst we believe he would be able 10 hold or
ill he could be further strengthened. w
shall look for the next accounts, therefore, vii
!. great interest, bu, no. with fear Of any seriou
! disaster.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

The celebrated Suem vein, (red ash anthrac te
coal,) at Young's Landing, Pottsville, Pa, has
now reached working depth Of 900 feet below
the level Of the surface streams. This seam Of
coal dips downward at an angle Of say A6 degrees
southwsrdly II is on this dip that the working
shaft, or inclined slope, is driven to the depth
mentioned
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

The Mobile Herald Of Dec. 20 says Mr..
Thomas Wright, of Albany, committed suicide
in that city few days ago. He was wealthy
and SO pursned by the idea tina, he would lose all
his property and be reduced 10 want, that he Gu.
bis throat
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

Mr.. Christian Happy farmer near Hudson,
sent large quantity of apples to England last
fall, packed in barrels with kiln dried cut straw.
On their arrival there, they opened perfectly
sound and fair, and some Of them sold as high as
si2 per barrel. The whole ne,ted him s. per
barrel, after deduc,ing oil expenses.
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For the American
A Tribute Of Respect.

VI htspNSt
y At meeting Of seIinsero,e Lodge OF the l. o.
CT o. F., held Jan. 7th. is47, it was, on motion
of A. c. Fisher,
Resolved, That committee be appointed to
drausht resolutions in relation TO the death Of
our late Brother. DR. /. N. SHiSDri.
Brothers A. c. Fisher, q. Gundrum and F..
Bsssier were appointed said committee, and re.
ported as follows:
Whereas, 1t hath pleased the Supreme Being
to remove 10 higher state Of existence, an es-
teened Brother, who was endeared to us by his
eminent worth a. an Odd Fellow. and his tsents
and extensive requirements as . Physician
Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with
the aged parents and relatives Of our late Broth.
er, and sincerely hope, that while he has been re.
leased from the cares and sorrows Of Earth, they
may receive comfort and protection from the
same wise BeiEg that has 80 Unexpectedly de.
prved them Of autiful son and affec tiona,e bro.
ther, and US, ofa bright ornament TO our Order
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
published in the sunbury and New Berlin papers,
as an expression oe respect for our late worthy
Brother, aud in sympathy for bis parents and
friends
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
presented to the parents OF our late Brother, by
the committee AZ FISHER,
G. GUNDRUM,
- t..... ..-. J.. BASSLER,
Committee
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

LrcKY FELLOW Gentleman landed from a
steamboat at Cincinnati last week, the Captain
limited his stay TO one honor. As he s,roled
through the streets he passed lottery Office and
prize Of $4,000. ...
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-16

How VERY FarscnY-An seeonnt Is gwen In
aFrench Journal of q gentleman committing sui
eide by examining his ear foll ofgon cotton and
igni,ing IT with cigar. Who bu,s Frenehman
could have thought of making his quistus by
svsh means '--.slbasy JSirra