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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
EsAEE ROAD NOTICE.,

fENlE first annual meeting of The Stakeholder, Of The
u Lynrhburg and Tennessee Rail Il ad. Company
will he held in the Masonic Hail. in the town Of Lynch
burg. on Monday. the 9th day If November next
The Conmssi ners in the different Counties along The
line of The route of the road, who appointed by an
order of The Board of Directors. will send III their sub
scripton books and account Of re1uisims paid in by
the Goth Of November that the names Of the slbsc
bers may be regularly entered before the meeting tax IS
place
The Stockholders who wish to give proxies will lin
blanks al The office of The Company in Iynchburg
FOR.M OF PROXY
K',o,c all men by these presents. That we, The sub
scrlhers being stockholders in the ynchourg and Ten
nessee Railroad Company, do hereby constitute aad APP
point ,onr true and lawful attorney and
proxy, 10 represent each Of in all general meetings
the Stockholders said Company, when we are not
personally present, with full power aud authority a
such general meetings, 10 give such votes and Il
do such other acts each of could give or do
if we personally present.
Witness our hands and seals, this day of IS
WITNESS, (sEAL.)
+. G. MORRISON,
Treasurer and CI'k l.. s Il. r. R. Company
Oct. Zero
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
THE ELECTION

ne election Is at hand 1t will take place to
morrow fur weeks-viz, Tuesday The 9TH Of Novem
Der ne spectacle ofwenty millions Of people, scatter
ed from the 81 Johns to the Rio Grande and from
ocean = The oher, assembling peacefully, after months
OF active political discussion select Chief Magistrate
without tumult violence and with a. intelligent an
exercise OF The right Of suffrage consists with The
ture OF man, is which, however familiar and common
place 70 u Is wonderful in the eyes OF foreign nations
and in truth, glorious and imposing In the exrraor-
dlary state Of political fermentation which Europe now
exnibls, than ordinary degree Of interest neces
sary attaches to this periodical manifestation Of the zeal
Sovereignty Of the people. Any hing like fraud VIC
leHc- Or disorder at the polls the least exhibition Of
ancor ana discomfort By the defeated party would be
hailed with delight by all in Europe who nourl The
Democratic tendencies Of the age and paraded in the
ms exaggerated form, practical Illustration Of the
dangers Of pular government. We rejGce to believe
there Is ground appreheud that the election will
attended by single which should in the remoast de-
gree, impair confidence in our institutions The can
vass, 50 lar has generally been conducted with singular
moderation and good feeling, and with an absence of
that personal abuse which has slmemes d~graced the
press and the hastings 1t has been with us-as we
believe 1t has been with many-a source Of regret that
the people have not permitted themselves to be dashed
into such tempest Of fearful excitement as was wit
messed in 1910 and 1874. There has been no lack Of
ZEAL but the people seem to think they Judge quite
as well Of the merits of their candidates with their
minds free from the maddening influences Of party rage
On the whole then, Do fear that Tie remainder Of
The canvass, or the actual day Of election will be pro
dnctve Of aaght that will afford fendsh triumph 70
the enemies Of free institutions-Tha they shall not
ought II be the aim OF the truly patriotic Of all parties
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

.nessrs. Benjamin ". Valher and Samuel j. Ualker
VOU will take notice. that Wednesday the dav Of
l. November next, at the office Of Gilmore Yancey, in
Montgomery, Alabama, | shall take the depositions Of
Charles L. Lucas and others; Wednesday, the 22nd lay
of November next at the Court "a in the town of Bran
dom Ni-ssspp shall take the dispositions of Samuel NJ
Puckett and others Saturday the 18th day of November
next at the office Of w lillian g. Thompson, the
jackson, Mississippi shall take the dispositions Of William
ierger and others and Monday the S day Of January
1Sl9 at the Clerks office of Campbell county, Virginia
shall take the dispositions of John d. Alexander William
Clements and Others all of which said dispositions be
evidence suit depending in the Circuit Superior Court
OF Law and Chancery for the county Of Halifax Virginia
in which am plaintiff AID defendants, and il from
any the taking of the said dispositions, any OF the
places above named, the DAYS specified be
peted the taking thereof will be continued day to
until they all taken.
Yours, Sc,
Oct 9-w4w THOMAS HUNDLEY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
POSTSCRIPT.
LITTER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF the STEAMER HERMANN.


BALTIMORE. Oct ), il A VI.
lhe American Steamship Hermann hls arrived at
NV York. with England advicrs Il, rhe 2Oh >.r,,su
aer, being days later than those b,u lit By lie Ann.
lean.
The rebellion was making Roadway slowly M
insurgents are mostly banded InIp her 10 small partit,
aud 40 not present united fot the govern uen irons
he government was actively engaged il the s,, rns
I" Troops t'r The suppression OF the rebellion 10 sum u
the news from Ireland IN word the rebellion sppe,;.
anything else than iormidabla
NAPLES
The last accounts represented The feet uf th. Eux
Nap Is preparing TOR des eat uplu NJ ,sint lD
pears by the pes accounts IEl The coIln. nd.r.f
The French and English fleets uIelprS,u aud >,d l,t
city tnOm the bun5adment OF lhr Nrapo!l.Ian E,rr,,
COMMERCIAL.
liverp'o,I. SEPT. ~, 1919
ne weather continues remarkable Ii a. m. II i
results oil The harvesting Wee dray Ie we pr,yirr
defective IN quality and quantity, but the harvest pO,
crosses ihe yield appears t. be the increase ia boh
particulars namen above
Nhtat-A decline Of n per bu>hel lad BEEN submits
ted 70 since The sailing Of the last steamer pr!,.,.
however, were sustained on parcels atlrat
C"rn-The arrivals of lddan Corn were limited and
The The supply on hand rdcrAtr. \ tar deu,aii
existed The article, decline however IL Jul sA
ING per quarter.
ldian Coru Meal was quoted to lis.
ionr-l he maj ket is slightly depressed
Coun-1he prices current on the ilu. of the Aui.-
rlra. contnne 10 be realised. The demand is fnfat
the sales CONSIDERABLE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

The Philadelphia papers announce the death Of Com
modore JAMES BIDDLE, Of the L. S. Navy. Com. B
commanded The U. 5. Shop Of War Wasp in her bril-
liant action with the Frolick, in The war Of 1912, anc
has since repeatedly been entrusted with commands
curing something beyond professional alaInmens
Ranking among the first officers in the Navy. he
man great general ability. and distinguished nego
tator. His last ser vice the command Of the Eas
India Squadron in which, the coast of California, he
acted a conspicuous BART.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
BARBECUE IN FRANKLIN

Il will be that the Wings of Franklin nave
mass meeting at Rocky Miunt o. the l9h Of this
month 3he H n j. s. Pendleton. one Of the most ell
oquent Of the State, to be present, and Messfs.
r YES, Preston and GogIm expected. Tie citizens
of r, cky Mount to provide Barbecue, free for all
vi hnut distinction Of marty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
SOUTHWESTERN TURNPIKE.

Lewis NJ. Preyts, Esq, having resigned the office o
Engineer OF the Southwestern Turnpike, grathec
learn that the Board Of Public Works has appointed
his y, Charles b Shaw, Esq. genen.n Of
established reputation in his profession.
Mr. Provost is at present engaged in making survey
Of the route of the ynchburg and Tennessee Rail Road
We learn that the Board Of Directors meeting held
Saturday at, determined organize another brigade Of
Engineers that The entire route to The Tennessee lin,
may be surveyed the present season.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
GEORGIA.

The election for members of Congress took place or
Monday last. A few returns only have reached US.
AruvsrA CIrY,-Robert Toombs, whig, 433 An
drew j. Lawson, democrat, 3S5-najlriy for Toonb:
IS, being democratic gain of 10.
CHATHAM CouNrY.-T. b. King. wing. 6l2; Jo
seph w Jackson, democrat 516-inaorily for King e
being democratic l,ss Of ISL.
BIBn County democratic majority about 100
democratic gain 81.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The present session of This Gobe institution opened
Monday last under the happest auspices. There is ev-
cry reason to believe that the number Of students will be
lar.cT than was ever known ID It's annals. The Char
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
srAUNrON IMPROVEMENT CONVENTION

There was. pursuant 10 notice, Convention held in
Saunton Monay last of the friends of Internal In
Provement, with special reference to the extension
weSwardy, Of the Louisa rail road 1t was a small
gathering Being accidentally in Stanton the courtesy
was extended TO Of invitation to take seat in the
oJdy which should have DONE had our enr,cenents
p-rMlited as we can perceive anay0nisn between
the scheme which had in view and our own great en-
terprz4. There several animated speeches deiv-
cred and good feeling manifested. We GA thered
from the resolutions adopted thathe Convention recon-
mend that the Louisa road be completed to Saunton
as soon as p1ssblethat the tunnel through the RIDGE
Pc 'nstruce at the expense Of the ate and tariff Of
charges up IN freight and passengers through il be levied
by the Commonwealth, to such to raise the
interest up the amount thus expended-and that a rail
road be commenced, at the same time on the Kanawba
70 meet the Louisa II Iad at Covingon These are the
principal features Of the scheme other res uiios hal
reference to bringing popular opinion bear upon the
Legislature to induce the necessary action.
II was contenled that the West was tired of WAITING
for any Of The Improvements il progress in the Fas
that it would insist upon corresponding effort beinc
made there aud that the object should be to meet IN the
centre and thus complete the communication. We neel
not say that such policy is variance with all the
IDEAS hitherto cherished in Virginia, and that it is re-
commended by no consideration of economy We NAV
have word to say when the proceedings of the
Convention are published
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
NOTICE..

A Convention of the friends Of Taylor and Fillmore
for the 9TH Electoral District, will be held at Rocky
Mount, Franklin county on Thursday the 18th Of this
month. number of distinguished speakers are expect
ed to be present the occasion, and free barbecue will
be given by the citizens of Rocky Mount and its vicinity
of which all persons, both Wings and Democrats, are in
vited to parlale.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
HON. ID. NJ, BARnINGFR

This distinguished Wing repres4nrive from the Old
fore The Rough and Ready Club on Saturday nioht -
lie warned the Democratic party TO lay the flaiIerino
nncon to their souls, that North Carolina was te,ino
In her allegiance to the Wing cause.-The diminut,n ni
the W Ing vote in the late election for Governor was
due to- local question: wrch would operate in the
rfe'Hea contest and ne confidently expressed the be-
lief, that The mljoriry.fJr Gen Tayir in Novanbor
next would range between sir and eight thousand AZ
Ter Mr.. BaFFnger had concluded, Mr. Tunsta. Of piit
sylvania. being called on 10 address the ,meetinr r
ronded in his peculiar and unvaled strain of wit I'm
NOR, and tl'quence. The addresses Of both gentle
men were greeted by the audience with repeated and en-
lhuslastlc applause.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

lotiesve Republican says that up to Wednesday eve
ming, l96 had narcnlled-A the corresponding period
Of the last session. there but 1872 All tile Pfoies-
sos are at then posts except Mr.. Schee de Nere the
Professor of Modern Languages. who is daily expected
from Europe, which he visited during the SIMMER.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

eas', enormous sums 10 which he had right BY law,
,nis PaFaIlesm wlll make it appear We call up,n the
nlon to demonstrate that Gen. Taylor has received
more pay and allowances than Gen Butler.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
LYNCUBURG MARKETS.

Corrected for The ,ccek ending Saturday, Oct. 7, 1913,
Io5IccO.-fnspected to date 1885 bids
do 10 Corresponding date 1917, II 1872 do
Deficiency 1913, 4,447 hhds
Inspected Tobacco rem aiming on hand 2,645 hhds
Cnlnspected do do do l,l30 hhds
Stuck on hand 3.775
Receipts small and prices unchanged.we quote Lugs 80
10 80; tipping and SetnninG Leaf $50 to s. in
quality; Manufacturing from $3.50 to 81, with hi On
prices for finer descriptions which have become carce
Flour 0offered-held 81 | 2 for good brands
yet some sales out Wagons at IA to- oO-
Porisions.- Bacon 81 dull Beef,3 to cents Corn
Meal, 33s to ST. cents.
Vheat-White 50 cents; Red rs
Grait.-Corn, 8 cts; Oats Is to II cents
Clorer Seed Dull, no inquiry.
Whskey-Sales at 80 cents
Becsrar-lS cents
Buter-Rather dull, 10 to ~ cents, as to quality
BraadJ-Apple none offering Peach, none offering
Bar E0n-$S5 in demand
Co1ee-Rio to 9 cents La 5uira s. to 9 Java Ia
Mocha 20.
Country Lme,s-Tow l2s cents dull Flax Is
cents.
Cotton Yarns-SaIes Is to l6cents
Feathers-2S to 81 cts.
Flar Seed-Sales 80 to IS cents
FISH -Herrinr~. NJ. |, go; Shad, old Z
new 50.
Ginseng-25 cents.
Hemp-None and wanted
Linseed OI-70 cents, months.
Lard-8 Scents but little inquiry.
.Nolasses West India 81 to 40 cts Der rallon \.
o. AZ to IS cents
Plaster-Lump, sS-Ground SO.
Sugars New Orleans7 to 9 cents; Porto Rico to 9
cents Clarified ~ cents. Loaf IL t. Ia cents,
Sdh.-$2a and So
1Mioc-9 to 10 cents.
1ar-$3,50 per Dbl
Uoot-22 to % cts
Wool Rous-Sales 50 to 81. CENTS
EXCHANGES.
Checks On New York, ! to per e. premium
Baltimore, Il to per ct. do
Boston, to | do do do
Philadelphia, to1 do do do
Bank Notes n Carolina 2 per Ct discount.
s. Carolina, 2 do
g Tennessee, 5 to do
So Wheeling. PAP. do
FREIGITrS UP AND DOWN THE canal
ionacco' zeal (fer hogshead.) IS to | 90
Do manufactured (per box IN
Flour, (per bb) 10
Bar Iron, (per tony OO
Pig Iron, (per ton.) co
Lead. Pig and Shot, (per TONI | 90
Plaster, (peT tony / m
Salt (per sack Z u, IN
Merchandise and Produce, (per 1907 81, 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

DIR. JuHkin, Of Prnnsy lvanil, has accepted the ap
inmentof The Presidency of Wash iugrun College
Lexington, conferred upon him by the Board of Trustees
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

The speech Of old Rough and Ready at the entertain
ment given at Pass Christian, published in today's pa
per, is worthy attentive peusal, if merely clear
and torcibe narrative of the battle of Buena VISTA and
exposition of the which induced him risk ell
gagement with such fearful disparity of forces.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
HON. MIR. BARRINGER. OF n G.

we omitted to mention in our last that the Rough and
Ready Club Of Lynciburg was addressed. Saturday
night the 3Oh ult. by the Hon. Mr. Barringer of n. C
not being n town. we were deprived Of the pleasure Of
hearing him, and insert, therefore, the following notice
Of the speech by the Patriot:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

TOLL G11TiERERS 7PPOLNTED.
A T the Office of the Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike
"A Company, in lynchburg, the 25h this month, will
be appointed persons collect the tolls for the
the several gates the Lynchbug and Salem Turnpike
A. TOMPklNS, Secretary
October 9-2t
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

Ii is with unaffected sorrow we announce the d,, II
Dr. j. l. MARTIN, the Charge d. Aflaes Of the United
States, At Home 1t occurred suddenly in that civ a.
bout the 5rd of August We took occasion toexnrass
our cordial appreciation of the appointment of this oene
man, few months ago, knowing as we did Ills talents
requirements experience and singular qualifications far
diplomatic station. We now while mourning The
loss Of valued personal friend say that the Government
viii find 1t exceedingly difficult to send as his success r
any Que well calculated 10 do honor to the country
Party hacks there are in abundance. WHO will push
Their claims fur lie post and one Of The class Min
probably obtain -for it would be loo much 10 exnect
mat another appointment should be made with reference
exclusively to peculiar qualifications and not to claims
based upon parzln services and political influence.
a. General elections take place tomorrow in Ohio IA
Pennsy vana We have the slightest doubt of the e
ton of the Wing candidate for the overnorship of Ohio
The moral influence of the result will be great indeed and
the Democratic press will seek break bv STATING th
truth with respect to heir candidate-vz that he VA
proved 70 be robber OF the public to use more
euphonOus phrase, DsfuIter. Col. Wellerw County
Treasurer and received about eleven thousand dollars which
he converted TO his This has very probably onera
ted against him in the and if be defeated toor
predict the dedication Will alleged as an excue
We sanguine the success Of Mr. johnson l.,
Pennsylvania though all represent his prospects,
exceedingly fatterngIn both States we shall do more
than hold in the Congressional elections and in the
for members Of the Legislature The result b.
means 81 tn magnet; Telegraph, Will b. speedily known
we may announce it ID Mondays paper.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
OBITUARIES,

Departed this life on the morning Of The 7,h Of Oco-
ber 1913, NAME BYRD, infant daughter Of b. p and
5. b. Walker, OF Appoma,tox county.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

.Iessrs- Editors:-lt may be uninerestlng to the
Planters and the readers Of your paper know The guam
tly Of tobacco, inspected in Virginia this year. ending
September 3Otn, 1913, compared with the quantity the
same fine Iastv ear 1917
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

o. Col Thomas r. Belton arrived here in the packe- on
Saturday evening" the Both ultimo, and proce eded the
day to lexington
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

REDweoD, Sept. so, l04S.
Genttem'n:-f re eived by the mail, few days since,
your favor of the 9h inst. shall unless some nnore-
accident prevent. attend the meeting at Frank
lin Couri House, the 10Th Of Octoter according 10
your invitation.
My engagements have been very numerous and !abo-
rus In This part of The State, and expect leave home
for Franklin just In time 10 reach there the day Of the
meeting.
thank yon very sincerely for the friendly terms in
which your invitation is expressed, wish that there
were better 10 anticipate any good from my visit
Very respectfully,
Your friend and ob't serv't,
JNO. S. PENDLETON.
To Nessrs TowNEs and others. Committee.
O. The Patriot, Richmond Wing and Times, and
DanvilIe Register will please copy.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
ELECTORAL TICKETS
FIFTY CE .NTS PER HU.ND d.
HURT 4 PRESTON,
DEALERS IN
GROCERIES. LIQUORS. DOMESTICS
OF KINDS:

DEALERS IN
GROCERIES. LIQUORS. DOMESTICS
OFALL KINDS;
F6rrading and Commission Merchants,
MAIN STREET, LYNcHBuRG, VA,
RE now receiving and have n store large and
N lccted STOCK OF GOODS purv ,sed in the Northern
Cities for cash. which they invite the attention purcha
ers generally.
Their stock consists in part or the following goods:
$50 sacks Salt, Liverpool and Ground Allum
go bags Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee, very
q hhds y O., p. r. and St. Croix Sugars,
% boxes Stuarts and Woolsey's Loaf Sugar
Is hhis \ D. and R. Molas s.rs' ~ A'' '''-sD
tierce Stuart's extra Syrup
1900 Sole Leather, good and good damaged.
10 tons Iredegar lron u q and ryer, all sizes
) do Country Bar Iron,
2200 lbs. American Blistered Steel,
1909 do Naylor s Co, Shear and Cast Steel
80 bales a, "A and "a Dhmestics,
Is do No l and Oznaburss,
p bbls Superior Tanners Oil,
10 do No. l, , and Mackerel,
40 boxes Sperm and Iallow Candles
$50 kegs Nails, all sizes, including Box, Warehouse
and Fence,
500 lbs Hoop Iron all sizes
80 kegs Rifle and Blasting Powder
30 nests Wood Ware, half Bushels Sc
10 doz Painted Buckets,
90 boxes English Cheese
5000 lbs. Lewis, No. l. and Extra Lead
10000 do Cotton Yarns, asserted,
20 cases Hats and Caps
400 Bed and Negro Blankets, some very heavy,
80 pieces heavy Goods for Negro Clothing,
so pair heavy Country made Shoes
cases Soda and Salerateas
LIQUORS
90 bbs J Martins Old Rye Whiskey,
10 do Rhemhart's do DO
do A. Summers. wears old
10 do Apple Brandy, (otd)
10 do Rye GIN,
10 do Boston Rum,
do old Peach Brandy
pipe Otarl, Dupuy $ 60, Brandy,
do J. J. Dupuy, do
do A. Signttte do
~ bhls Imitation A.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09

Treasurer and Cl'h L. s L. Il. r. Company.
Oct. 0-t27O
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-09
GEO ssssgA AND MARYLAND

BALTIMORE. Oc.u
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-08-04


Below will be found the testimony OF two emf
nent divines upon the character Of Gen. Taylor
These individuals have had plenty OF opportunity
to form an estimate ofthe virtues ofthe man they
speak Of, and their testimony, at this time, comes
peculiarly appropriate, as efforts are made to sian.
der General Taylor, by charging him with being
devoid ofhonorable principle aud guilty Of offences
which he never dreamed o. But to the evidence:
From The Philadelphia Daily Neps.
Gen. TayIOr--TestiInOmy Of Father
McEIrOy.
The late father Anthony Rey, and
the venerable father McElroy, now pas.
tor oflhe Endicolt street Catholic Church,
in Boston, we're appointed Chaplains in
the army ofthe United States under G.
Taylor. in 1916.
The talented and liberal editor Of the
Albany Evening Journal, Thurlow Weed
Esq, in recent visit to Boston, called
on father McElrOy, and obtained from
that distinguished clergyman the follow
ing character of Maj. Gen. Taylor. Mr..
Weed says:
"We called few evenings since when
in Boston, upon the venerable Father
McElroy, one ofGeneral Taylor's Chap
lains, who is now Pastor of church in
Endicott street, and wAo is contessedig
among the most enlightened and deoOted
PhilanthrOpiStS and Christians IN The
Union. He 'oas near Gen. Taylor Mrough
has mast trying scenes in Merico. He
confirms in the most emphatic language,
all the highly favorable opinions we had
previously heard expressed by Maj. XII
bay, Capt. Henry and other distinguished
officers, who have served long and reputa-
bly, with him. Father McElrOy says Mat
Gen. Taylor as a truly great and good
man, Courage guided by prudence, and
justice tempered with humanity, are with
Gen. Taylor prominent characteristics.
Temperance and simplicity of habit and
manner mark his intercourse with socie-
ty. Integrity and Patriotism stand out
boldly in all his acts. In word, Father
McElr"y expresses, as the result Of fa-
miliar acquaintance, his conDtct,on, that
General TAYLOR, in the elements that
form his character, and the motives and
objects which prompt and guide him
bears a strong and marked resemblance
TO WASHINGTON. .
The concurring testimony of good
men, soldiers, citizens, statesmen and d.
vines, in favor of Gen. Taylor, under cir
cumstances which might be expected to
provoke conflicting opinions, goes far to
establish the patriotism and purity ofhis
character. If there were seams in his
corslet, his opponents, now that he is a
candidate for President, would find then
out and send their javelins through them
lfthere were blemishes in his character
or stains upon his reputation, his rivals
would be sure to point them out. Bu
while his friends refer with pride to Gen
Tayor's virtues, his opponents find hin
wholly unassailable,"