Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
From the New Orleans Pcayune of the 30th
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

FROM THE RIO GRANDE.
Among the passengers on the Maria Burt, yes
terday, came Lieut.. Franklin, Of the Topograph-
ical Engineers. gallant young officer who rem
dered himself conspicuous at Buena Vista as
member Of Gen. Wool's staff by his galantry.-
Lieut. F. is direct from Gen. Wools headquar,
ters at Monterey, which place he left on the 18th
inst. Just before he left, an express was recei.
we'd from Satllo, from Col. Humtramck, in
command Of the forces there, stating that report
had reached him from source entitled to credit,
that force of Mexicans, 10000 strong, under
command Of Gen. Bustamente, were marching
down from San Luis upon Sallillo. The report
even particularizes the points from whence the
troops had been raised, but so frequent are the
Stampedes upon that line, very little credit was
attached 10 the report. Our forces there were in
good condition. and perfectly willing to be at
tackled whenever the enemy thought best 10 make
the experiment
Under the receipt of this news Gen. Wool had
apprised the merchants at Monterey, Camargo,
MatamoTas, and other ports, that he could afford
them no protection 10 the way Of escorts From
another source we learn that Col. Cafasco, a
Mexican officer who had rendered himself rather
conspicuous is at Matamoras. proposing to enter
into negotiations with Gen. Wool for pronun>
ttuHteHO oSu'ust ChtelUS III
| Mexico and in favor OF the United States on the
part Of Tamauipas, Nueva Leon and Coahuila.
| He also proposes 10 bring in Gen Canaes, that
cowardly chief Of guerriIas, who has given US SO
much trouble upon the Rio Grande. COL Car.
asco has been for long time residing in Mata.
moras with his family, and appears friendly to
the Americans. We know not what degree Of
credit to attach 10 this report.
| We learn (rnno a corresnnpdept al Rra,ns tbat
Capt. Hickey, formerly editor OF the Vicksburg
Sentinel, is undoubtedly elected to the Senate
from the district in which Brazos Santiago is sit
ua,ed, in The place Of Col Kinney, resigned.
Capt. Dean, Of the Artillery, who was short
time since wounded by Mexican lancer between
Satllo and Monterey has recovered from the
effects OF his wound which was not so severe as
was reported.
The Matamoras Flag Of the 22d coniradic,s
the report to the probable death Of Capt. G.
K. Lewis, from wounds received in recent fight
with The Indians near Parras. He was able to
move about the streets OF Saltillo with slight aid
from crutch. The wound is in the foot, o
toe Or two having been cut off by an lndan
arrow. Mr.. Lewis is printer.
Correspondence Philadelphia North American.
WAsHINGToN, January 20.
Carson" who accompanied Fremont in his ex,
petitions, as Lieuensnt of Dragons, on the
ground that it was oversaughing three or four gal
liant young West Pointers, who had distinguished
themselves in Mexico. Mr. Benton took the
proceeding 10 high dudgeon, because he lel. q
personal interest in Carson's success. Yet nc
man knew better ltan Mr.. Benton, that more
dangerous and unj usl practice could not be intro
duced into the SERVICE than this over riding the
claims and rights OF merlorious officers. Every
incentive TO honorable action and every motive
OF laudabe ambition would be destroyed and
every adoption OF such systemic say moth
ing OF The difficulties it would necessarily engende
in The army.
Among those gentlemen who favor the nom
nation Of Gen. Taylor for the Presidency, as the
best adapted 10 the present situation off The coun-
try, there is a very considerable influence in
clined to Mr.. Abbot Lawrence for The second
Office He is also the choice for that position o.
others, who prefer different candidates. Howev.
err we may differ in our pre- lerences Of our views
OF policy. there can be no difference among the
Wings OF the Union as to the fitness, the chaIac.
Ter and ability Of Mr.. Lawrence for this. or lol
any other station for which his friends would nom.
mate him. Asa statesman, phiIanlhropist and a
noble illustration OF the American citizen, in his
most elevated capacity, Mr.. Lawrence possesses
The confidence and appreciation OF the whole
country, without respect 10 party. He has lived
10 raise his own monument, and 10 see his virtues
his patriotism, his charities, and his integrity
inscribed upon it, by the appreciation Of society
at large. No public honor could elevate hin,
higher than he now stands and if Just ambition
seeks the applause of the good, he need not as
pire to political station TO find his reward or hi:
appreciation. 1t will be happy day for the
Republic when men like Abbot Lawrence are
selected to administer the Government, who have
no motive TO take office but TO serve their coun'
try, and no purpose TO crafty but that Of leaving
an example worthy Of emulation.