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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

e,-The Fincastle Dssaocrat thus suggest the
peans Of paying The piper for the Mexican
War:
recommends tina, we seize the "siirer
and gold sso,red IN the Catholic Churches" of
Mexico as an indemnify for the expenses o!
the war. He says, There is more than
enough theIe-ii is ours By conquest. Where
/, is, 1t is doing no pan Of the human fani-
" or God any service, and ii would be rsli-
giously right 10 return cut Of these treasures
the money which then act has forced our Gov
eminent 10 expend."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
o,,see DIR. GIBBS Card in another column

es-We would take it as a favor, if clergy
men would send Us the names, sc. OF persons
whom they unite in matrimony as soon after
the marriage as they can conveniently attend
to il. Our friends in the country do not like
to be sighted, and we have generally no other
means Of hearing Of their good fortune IN time
for the press
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

righ, claimed By The Wing, Of the present, Of
aeanniDg the acts Of their rulers, and holding
shose rulers responsible 10 The American peo-
pie Tor their doiugs. To this ordeal. Mr.
Polk and bis advisers must submit, and no
special PLEADING Of his feed advocates viii d.
yer, the public mind from the true issues.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
U. s. SLoor OF War, ALBANY,
SACRIFICES. March ID, morning.

The Por,ia, 80 il is said, is TO sail immedl'
a,ely. and by her send YOU few lines more
The nor,her has completely blown itself out,
so that by breakfast time the surf boats VIII
again be enabled to reach the shore.
At half past O'Clock this morning the ene-
my opened with round shot and shell, not on
ly from the batteries around the town hut
from the castle. Rockets were also thrown.
snd the sky at times was completely III up by
them; yet large portion OF them ieii lar
short. In the mean time, our own men are
compelled to remain quit and ,ske this tire- :,
the hardes, duty soldier has TO perform. an
are anxious TO strike back, and they will be
era,6ed in the course OF few days.
In haste, C. vs.. &
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
Trans lation.l

Summon, Of SG..a .7naa to Gen. Taylor
You are surrounded by twenty thousand
men, and cannot, in any human probability
avoid suffering rou,. and being cut TO pieces
with your troops; but as you deserve consid-
GRAFTON and particular esteem / wish 10 save
you from a catastrophe, and for tha, purpose
give you this notice, 10 order that YOU may
surrender at discretion, under the assurance
that you will be treated with the consideration
belonging 10 the Mexican character. 10 which
end you will be granted an hours time to make
up your mind. 10 commence from the moment
when my flag OF truce arrives in your camp.
With this view, | assure you ofmy parlic-
ular consideration.
God and Liberty. Camp at Encaniada,
February %, 1917.
ANT. LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
To Cen. z. Taylor, comd'g The forces Of the
US.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
sCoTT,s OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

the War Department on Sunday evening"
Apr! 5th:
HEApacARTERs OF THE Army,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz
March 18th, ls47.
SIN: The colors OF the United States were
,riumphantly planted ashore, in full view Of
this city and its castle, and under the distant
FIRE OF both, in the afternoon OF the 9th instant.
Brevet Brgadier General Worh's brigade Of
regulars led the descent. quickly followed by
the division of United States volunteers under
Major General Patterson, and Brigadier Cen
eral Twigg' reserve brigade OF regulars. The
three lines successfully landed in sixty seven
surf boats. each boat conducted by naval Of
ficer, and rowed by sailors from Commodore
Conner's squadron--whose lighter vessels
thanked the boats so as TO be ready 10 protect
the operation by their cross fire. The whole
army reached the shore in fine style, and
without direct opposition, ION the beach) ac-
cident or loss, driving the enemy from the
ground % be occupied.
The line OF investment, according TO Gen
eral Orders, M AZ, was partially taken up
the same night; but has only been competed
to .day--owing 10 the most extraordinary dr.
6culties: !. The environs OF the city. out
side Of the FIRE of ns.guns and those OF ne cas-
tie, are broken into innumerabe hills oil ioose
sand. from twenty to two hundred ana MY
feet in height. with almost impossible iofes's
Of chapparal between; and 2. OF al our
means Of land rapsporiation---wagons. care.
pack. saddles, horses and mules, expected 70
Join us f:om Tampico aud the Brazos, weeks
ago-hut fifteen carts and about one hundred
draugh, horses. have yet arrived. hree
huudred pack.mules are greatly needed 70 re-
heve the troops 10 taking subsistence. alone
along he line Of investment Of moye than Eve
miles as. AZ present, our only depot is south
Of he civ. 90 the cessation OF the present
raging pcr,hsr, which aln,os, sti6ee the troops
win sood-sweeping away hills and creating
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

(JJisho,i The odtics and consent Of The Senate }
ASroNIo LorEz DE SANTA ANNA, 10 he
Licu,ennat General and Commander in-Chief
OF the Mexican Army, TO rank as such from
the date of his passports exhibited to Com
CoxwzR al Vera Cruz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
TRI1STcFS.

The following gentlemen were elected on
Monday las, Trustees of the town or Martins
burg for two years PETER GARpsER, SEA
MAN GARARp, A. s. CHAMBERS, PATRIcK
CuSsIveHAN, WASHINGTON KRoEsEN, VIII
LIAM ABEL and C.. w. Doll
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

os-l'he Lecture intended TO be delivered be-
fore the Martinsburg Literary Association this
evening, has been postponed Till next Thurs
day evening, the 18Th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

o~We are panied to observe in the list of
those who tell at Buena Vista, the name Of
Henry MARTIN MATHEWS, son o. the Rev.
Jso. MATHEWS, ID. d., Of Indiana, formerly
Pastor Of the Presbyterian Church Of this place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
RANK MEETING.

4 meeting Of the Commissioners under the
law authorsing Bank at this place. aud OF
the citizens generally, it will be perceived, Is
called for Monday next, at the Court House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

e,-We invite attention to the advertisement
of the Messys. Mathews. To encourage
Home Industry is good Wing principle;
besides, the customer is always sure Of getting
the article he bargains for.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

A gentleman. after re adirg Gen. Taylol's
dispatches, yesterday, remarked that one OF
his great characteristics was his DlodeStp--
Yes, replied celebrated wag who was standing
by, chat is true, but no one can say he Is a
retiring man."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08

"RouGH AND "-lt is said that al
Ter the first days fighting at Buena Vista,
some of Gen TayloF's officers proposed TO
fall back to some more safe position. The
old hero drily replied-"Hold on, we viii
feel them first in the morning"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
Commander in-chief. La Encantada.
HEADauARTrRs ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

HEADQUARTERs Army OF OCCUPATION.
Salnllo, Feb. rs, ls47.
Sra; have respectfully 10 report that the
main Mexican forceis yel at Aqua Nueva,--
Our troops hold the positions whlch they have
so well defended, and are prepared TO receive
the enemy, should he venture another attack.
An arrangement has been made with Gen.
SANTA ANNA for an exchange Of prisoners. by
which We shall receive all, or nearly all, OF
those captured from usat different times, be-
sides the few taken in the action of the 23d.---
Our wounded, as well as those Of the Mexi
cans which have fallen into Our hands, have
been removed to this place, and are rendered
comfortable
Our loss in the recent actions, so far as as
certalned. amounts TO 264 killed, 45o wound
cd. and % missing. One company of the
Kentucky cavalry is not included IN this state
ment, its casualties not being yet reported
respectfully enclose lis, Of the commission
ed officers killed and wounded, embracing
many names ofthe highest merit
arn sir, very respectfully, your obj ser.
want, z. TAYLOR,
Major General U. S, A. comd'g.
Tie AM. GESERAL ofthe Amy, Washing
ton,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION

Ntdf buena ' lSta, FED. z, 1917.
SIR; In reply 10 your note OF this date,
summoning me to surrender my forces at dis
cretion, beg leave TO say that decline acced-
ing 10 your request.
With high respect. / am. sir, your OPT
sery't y. TAYLOR,
Maj. Gen. U. States army, commanding.
Senior Gen. d. AKroNIo LOPEZ DE SANTA
ANNA,
Commander in.chief. La Encantada.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-04-08
Hon. VIM. l.. NANCY, Secretary Of VA
rrnclo.nr. ia the above letter

Enclosure 10 the above letter
HEApauARrERs OF THE u. s, ARNT.
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz
March 18th, l64f.
The undersigned. Major General scol
general-in-chief of the armies OF the OHN51
States, has had The honor TO receive ne poC'
dated the 10Th instant, Of Senior D. Ahlass y.
de Escalante. consul Of Spain, residing N 'o'
city Of Vera Cruz. asking that the said arm
in lis operations against the said city, may ..
spect the persons Of Spanish subjects ana lug"
property within the same.
The undersigned has great pleasure 70 q
cornising the MANIFESTATIONS OF amisy Watji
hannilv subsist between his government sa4
,ba, ~ spain. and the consequent obiigalNl'
;rnnosed on the public forces Of the former o
her operations against the SAID city, tors
neet. as far as may be practicable. spanRb $40.
iec,s and their property within the same ou'
he begs to say 10 the consul Of Spain, iaa'' !
carving the city, whether by homhardlne snl
cannouade or assault, or all-and PARTICULAR
in the nigh, ,inne---it will be exceedingly ou'
fcuh for the forces Of the United states %
perceive the consular flags or TO diseTm'nl,'
between the persons and property Of Inc eD'
nv.
The undersigned can. therefore. only p ropl]
Use 10 60 all that circumstances may posse
permit to cause such dscrimiratlon % reg
served; and, 10 the mean time, 70 sno" =
anxiety 10 carry out that friendly puTPos
be sends to her Spanish Majesty's consul
siding in Vera Cruz, printed syteg'AaFd, y
der his (aIaior General scott's) sign msnua
"a pro,ee, as far as practicable, the house
the Spanish consul, and Spanish suh'eca
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-26
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, isa7.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The reading OF the journal was dispensed with.
BILLS.
number of bills from the House were read a first
and second times by unanimous consent and referred to
the appropriate committees
ARMY ROOSTER.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a
communication from the Secretary of War, accompanied
by hity-eght copies of the official Army Register which
was read
PETITIONS.
Mr.. DIX presented four petitions OF citizens OF New
York. praying that the Tonawanda band OF Indians may
be exempted from the operation of the Seneca treaty OF
1912; which were laid upon the table
Aso the memorial of Russell Sturgs, PRAYING that
register may be issued for British vessel purchased and
repaired by him in the United States which was referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
Also petition OF citizens OF New York, praying an
alteration in the system OF dsposng OF the public lands
of the United States; which referred 10 the Com
mittee on Public Lands.
Also, additional documents relating to the claim OF
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-11
RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CONSuMPT
= 1'e"' ''1e e-o0o ff0Pe 1"Tof''
July Aft 1.

r OUIS FONTAIN, jr., partner of the firm of
Ia Fsntain & Son, Chemists and Prescription
lists to the Royal University, Paris, has established
at Washington city, ID. c., depot for the sale of
the above celebrated compound, at VIM. Adams
Bookstore, No. 3. Ellott's Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near Jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public as a sure aiiidote for Con-
SUMPTION in its cdpdnced as well as ncipieni stages.
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay it not only sootbes and quiets at
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease, but restores the lungs
and their sympathisng organs, to natural and heal
thy action. Accompanying each package are gen.
eral instructions and directions (ranslated) for its
use, adapted to all cases, and strictly followed,
will not fail, in every instance-if the lungs are
not wholly consumcd-of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAlN.
Price, eight Francs.
iIsFor the information of persons residing in
the interior; any part Of the government--he would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported di-
rect from their Laboratorc, Paris, and that the
same can be transported through mail, as he is adj
vised by officers Of the Post Office Department TO
any post office in the country, at the same charge
as for a double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish to
avail themselves Of the remedy, can do so by adj
dressing him through the mail post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will entitle per-
son TO one whole and one third package.
... Jos. LOUIS FONTAIN.
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OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co.
U. S Mail Line to CotDes and Southampton, and


U. s Mail Line to CoDes and Southampton, and
Bremen.
.sSM The splendid new steamship WASHING
SassEH TON, 1850 tons burthen, Frederic Hewitt,
commander, will start from New York on the LIST OF
June next, carrying the U. s. Mail.
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed to Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre.
merhaven the 25th of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner
with view to being converted into q ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers APP
pointed by the President, both during and after con-
struction.
She has two engines Of 1000 horse power each
and accommodations for lao first class, and Al SO.
cond class passengers. a.....
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen first class $3.50; second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton TO New
York; first class, $3.50; second class, 500.
She will carry about 800 tons freight which will
be charged according to the nature Of the goods Of
fering All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels for which bills Of ladng will be signed, will
be charged SIS each.
For Freight or Passage apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, A William st.
corner of Wall street, New York.
+. Mills, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAr, CRosKEr, g. Ross.
do at Bremen, CA. HEINEKEN & Co.
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsELrS.
The second Steamer Of this line is in due course
Of constructions and will be in readiness in the ensu.
ing fall. may l4-if
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TO. FOREIGN GENTLEMEN,

A RRIVING in the United States, or Others desil
II Gus Of purchasing permanent country resi-.
dence in Pennsylvania. The subscriber offers fol
sale his farm, situated in Montgomery county, Penn.
sylvania, IA miles north Of Philadelphia. II contains
aOs acres of land, 2sS acres of which are in the
highest state OF cultivation, producing wheat, rye,
Indian corn and hay, equal To any upland farm-the
remaining 20 acres being woodland On the pre-
misses is fine stone mansion, so feet by As, with
verandah attached, Is feet wide extending the
length of the house. and large piazza the east,
the whole giving ample accommodation for q family
of twenty persons. The pleasure grounds surround
ing the house are shaded with elegant evergreen,
and are very beautifully laid out. There are the
farm three stone houses for farmers or tenants to-
seher with three large stone barns containing sta
bling and conveniences for hundred head of cattle,
and for the storage of $50 tons Of produce, with
coach house. wagon house, granary and corn cribs
attached There are also the advantages Of fine
spring house, ice house, fish pond, garden Of two
acres orchards stocked with the finest fruit, green
house and grape wall stream Of spring water in
every field, daily mall by which the Philadelphia
and New York papers Of the same day are received,
and an omnibus passing the gate morning and even
ing.
In the immediate vicinity are Episcopal, Luther
en- and Presbyterian churches
Further description Is unnecessary, as all persons
wishing to purchase are invited 10 call and examine
the estate. II may, however, be added, that for beau
ty, healthful situation, and advantages it is not
passed by any in the United States. 1t may be well
also the mention the price, which is 1920 pei acre.
Apply to
July 2awlms Montgomery co., Pa.
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PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY. f.

. Daily, Sundays excepted.
Through direct-at 6 o'clock p. m.-from the pier
between Courtandt and Liberty streets, New
York. . r.s ~"
g., Steamboat Isaac Netcion, Capt. VIM
FL Peck, will leave on Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday evenings, at 8
o'clock.
Steamboat Hendrix Hudson, Capt. R. G. Crut-
tenden, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
urdny evenings, at o'clock. +
nj 8 O'clock p. ~, landing at intermediate places.
From the foot Of Barclay street, New York.
Steamboat South america, Capt. Thomas N.
Hulse, will leave on Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Sunday afternoons, at s o'clock.
Steamboat North America, Capt Il. H. Furey,
will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday af.
ternoons. at o'clock. =
The above boats will at all times arrive in Albany
in ample time for the morning for the East and
West.
Freight taken at moderate rates, and none taken
after 10 o'clock p. m.
All persons are forbid trusting any Of the boats
Of this Line without a written order from the cap
taips or agents.
For passage or freight apply on board or to p
q. Shultz, at the Office on the wharf.
may 10 If .....' D..
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Magnetic Telegraph.

The same rates will be charged for every sue
ceeding hundred, and part of hundred words,
except upon communications for the press, which
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and part Of hundred, after the first hundred.
Numerals and initials will be charged as if the
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Telegraph Offices open every day from eight
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rates, made by authority of the Postmaster Cen
eral the object being to test fully the capacity Of
the Government line of Telegraph.
By order Of the Superintendent,
ALFRED VAIL, Assist. S,tpt
...r Washington TEL Office,
." in I'd story City Post Office.
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"HO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND
w AT "A CHEAP PRICE THE subscriber


has divided his farm and laid of tract of about 40
into lots of from one, two, FOUR and six
EACH which he will sell at low prices and on easy
terms, SO that it may be within the means Of any
person TO purchase one, and thereby to secure 10
himself and family homestead. These lots are
handsomely situated in very healthy location, on
public road, about II miles from the Navy Yard
Bridge. on the east side Of the Anacosta river.
The soil is well suited for garden purposes or the
cultivation Of fruit trees and several excellent springs
of water to them. There is also sufficient
wood each of the lots to enclose them, and timber
in abundance can be had in the ncighborhood to
erect any building at a very low price.
Those wishing to purchase, will do well to apply
soon, as they can have choice of location, &c.
Also, for sale, one.story log DWELLING
HOUSE, with as much land as may be desired, al.
joining the above lots, very handsomely situated and
with a small expense could be converted into q
dwelling for two small families.
For further particulars apply to
.... q. A. SAGE,
. Near the Good Hope Tavern, D. G.
iuly o1--tf ..