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t "CHARACTER IS AS IMPORTANT TO STATES AS IT IS TO INDIVIDUALS; AND THE GLOfet OP THE STATE is' THE COMMON PROP ERTT OF ITS CITIZENS.' BY WH H BAYNE j VJlIi t SHE 13 EVERY SJtTUnifJiW TERMS I In advance, per year, $2 00 Jf not paid in advance. 2 50 If not paid till six months have expired, 3 0 If not paid till the year bus expired. 3 50 No subscription taken for less than a year, un ices the price be paid in advance fTo paper will be sent out of the State unless the subscription price be paid in advance! TERMS OF ADVERTISiXtS t thic square of 21 lines, or less, I ins.riioni 60 tents; and for earh subsequent insertion. 3 ct., except it remain in for several nionthj, when it will 6e charged S3 for two mouths, $1 f.r three months, tend so on i for 12 months S'U. CjP Liberal privileges iven to yearly adver tisers. COMSTOCKS SA RSAPARILLA. Of superior qualit), and half the price of any other. For t'ie etre of scrofula, general debility, scaly er'iptln of tiie klu, pimples or pustu'.es on the fae, Bi.es from an impure habit of the body, pain and sve''lo:s of the !, nd alt dinaes ariin fron an i iilfj'U fi Stare ot llie b.'ood,fchro.ic rlicunia mti?m. cutarte'dii di.-r&ses; tetter, mercurial or syphiloid disj.is'e, liberations of the throat and I e, liver afl ctions, cipesurc. and impiudence in life, execssfs in the use of nierfciirv, fee. bold only by S J Hillsdale In FattU Ville. DEAFNESS DR McN AIR'S ACOUSTIC OIL The deaf from infancv, often receive in a nmpi miraculoiiH manner thcii lie.iruij; V. l. it i lib y kit expect it, by the use of tl i-- Oil, w Inch thbws tin ni how i asily Itiev inijlit iiiu.;li smoner Iimvc had their lie.nin" and s.ived llie:iel ves and their fiibn'da the pain ot conversing in a loud tone, w!tti-ui (leaSurc, or .f b'-ing nt'l-c t d and s'tunned, to avoid thai distress wliitlt is hit mutually by the de:.f person and his ii'iuier. HoW sacred a duty tin refor' it i, that c use all n-ces8:iry means lo it -move such an ulll ciioii.and ej-y the social iiitlilie- implant ed in oor nuturis ! Tliis Ear Oil h.is tiie t fleet so to relieve the tension, and b'iny iiit' use the natural action ot the parts, a? fo restore the hi or- nj wln-ii lost or impaired. This is pioved by so many well knonn cases, that "here known, it needs no praise. Th- i:r at widi ot' the proprie tor is, that each may sj-sjk to ot!i r- ot its un cnmin n virtu s, id. stiff" rer. m-jy knw und b rel eved and ris'oriI by its ns ! Known by nv finature on llieilusk. Price, $1 prft..aU. ' DONALD M.NA1R, M. D. (Jin--luk &. Co, New Yoik, are the whole salers ot ttis Od. Sold in Fnyeltcvill. by S J IJinsdul. Jl li'xm lo all Families anil Sufferers. t roof too dain lo be doubled and too strong to be denied, is obtained llial all the fo loll ing are cured by LIN'S CALM OF CHIN A, nam jy : Burns, chilblains, l ItT, ulcer, cuts, sore throat, b nber's itch, Mire eyes and lids, tjc doloreux, old scars, sore ni; pies, w hite sv Hii, scalds, chafe, pim,le, fistu'a bi uises, w Inflows, carbuncle, sore lip, ague ii face and bre.isi, prickly liraf, rough h iudii, ifent-ral sor s, tro-ted p.irfs, chaps, felon, erysipelas, strain, piles, eruption, ihciimufism, fe vor sore-", broken hrtast, Mi.t red furtaees. For Burn it is a specific. U.i esti..ii Will any iMiinani1 man riv tin livua t t-Vi5itrn by ne ylect lo ke-p th:s balm always al hand? It is good fr so ma n v tlii'tr- that no house f-hmild be with out it. L t all hted this warning, l'ru e 50 c's, or 6 bo ! tics lot i 0. Sold in Fuytlte ii !e by S. J. Hinsdale. Hay's Ijinitnenl for the Viles. Piles IT ct unity cur d by this certain remcdv. The sale ot this article is steadily i creating, not withstanding the many countcif; its got up in imitation of it. Persons troubled with this distres sing complaint, declare that they would not hi; without this preparation in their hollies lor tin price of ten hox s. The puh'ic w ill recollect that this is only remedy flVid them ti.ai is in r:tl t of any value whatever. In places where it is known, every family Ims ii in their house. It price is not considered at all. It is above all price. Comstock &.Co., 23 Courtlandt street, N w York, sol- proprietors. Sold only by S J Hinsdale in Fayetteville. Oldridge's Halm of Columbia for the Hair. Its positive qualities are as follows : tst For infants, keeping thco.1 free from scurf, and causing a luxmiant growth of the hair. 2d For I idies after child-birth, r storing the skin t its usual strenghtli and firmne s.-e and pre veitini the la ling out ot the hiir. 3J -For any i-erson recovi rme f.o-n tinj- debili ty, the -ame fT. ct is product d, 4ih i! used in infancy ii I a rood grofli ijs started, it may he . resenitl by aitvnii-n in the latest period ot I fe. 5tli - It frc s I he head from dandruff, Mrenjrtb-. ens the roots impaits health ami vigor to the cir culation, and prevents the hair frt m changing col or r getting 2ra)' gib Ii causes the h.vr to curl beautifully wht n done tip the over iiiyhf. 1J No latlies loilel should ever be made wi'hout if. 7tChildren who hive bv any mmm e-ontract-e.l vermin in the head, aie inm ediatt-ty nod per fedly cured of them by its use. It is infallible. Sold only by S. J. Hinsdale in Fayrlteville. .Mother's Relief Indian JHscovery. All expecting to become mothers, and 'ahxim s to avoid th : pains, tlraln-ssvanoaang' rs -cm to bearing, arr earnestly entreated to calm their lears, ll.iy tb-ir nervousness.' and soUi ,heir way Iy (he use of thin most extraordinary vegetafjle pro" duction. Those who will candidly t.bere its virtues, must approve of it in llielr hearts;-' eWry kind and aflcctionate husband' wilt fnel it' li most oolcmn duty to alb vi ite the distress his Wife l exposelio. ly a sife and certain mclhod,'wriKh fa the us-ot Mother's Relief. . ... " Further particulars in PamphVfs intended for the Fem il-Eye, to be had gratis wheje'this IrW hiane Cordial is io be found. - ' ? The Mothet's Relief is prepared, and sold, ' By foe now sole proprietors. Coo. rt nek & Co; M , , , ISAAC S. SMITH M.D. Uradaate of the New York State Medical Col icg and Public Lecturer on the ' Theory'ojid Practice of Medicine. . k '-- Orders may be addressed to themv 2.1 tTourt' landt street, N ew York. v - J . v Certificates, and further paiticutars, cart be Been where the Relief is soTd. Sold only by S. J. Hinsdale in Fayetteville. A Certain and Permanent Cure for Salt Itheunt, $c. DrCHURC HILL'S ITALIAN WHITE WASH Will Cure Salt Rheum, Tftters, Ring Worms',' - and all uiseases ot the stein. It excels all other medicines, . producing a con titutional and lasting cure by acting on the bo wels by absorption throogh the pores of the skin. and happily combining a local ana general enect. Directions with each bottle, sold at 50 cents, by the Druggists generally Cemslock & Co, New York. Sold only by 6. J. Hinsdale. FflbruaryS, 1847. BLACKSMITH SHOP, At the junction of Bridge and Peison Streets. THE undersigned would beg leave to return his thanks to his friends and the public generally, for their patronage heretofore, and would now inform them that he h- b engaged the services of Mr Amos Williamson, under whose superintendence the work will be conducted, and in whom the public will find a competent workman, always ready to serve them with good substantial work, at prices to suit the times. The horse-shoeing department will have partic ular attention, and will he executed bv that re nowned colored son of Vulcan, DavidPookam, who as a horse shoer, is not surpassed by any workman in the place. lie. solicits from his old customers a continuance of their patronage ; to all others he desires only an opportunity to secure their custom. Boat work particular'' attended to, as well as all kimls of job work. E. C. HALL. Fayetteville, March 27, 1847. 423-tf. DAGUERREOTYPE MINIATI1EES. MR BRYAN having been professiona'ly en gaged in the country, has returned again to this plac, and will be htppy to wait on all who may favor him with a call. He deems it unnecessary to enter into a long detail ol his approv d plan of operating. -nnfident!y relying on his specimens as the I. est cr t rioii of his ability Mr B. returns to the public his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore received. Particular attention will bo givt-n to all those who may wsh to engage in this beautiful art. In structions, w ith all the Idlest imprr vi tnt rfs. up p .r. tus and stock furnished on reasonable tertits. For further infoimaiion irquiie at his Room, 4 'door? west of Blips' Hotel. 'I'lie mo t approved Dagucr- rctype Apparatus, improved German cameras, French arid American Instruments of the best quality, jJlate?, cases, chemicals, polishing material?, &c, Kept constantly on hand and for sale at the lowest prices for cusli at the Dauerret pe rooms ol a. L-. BRYAN. April 17, 1847. 426tf. NEW AND CilkAP JOHN 0. DYE Is now reteivins. his sti ck ol spiing and summer GOODS, among which are Balzoriocs and printed Lawns; Calicoes wll assorted ; Irish Lint ns and Diapers; French Ginghams; book, S w is- and Jack onet Muslins ; liiri n and mcsMn HandUerchiefs ; ladies and misses S.'ippers ; gloves and mitts ; white luce Bonnets, lace and f. imp do., Florence do,; tine Flfench vloths and cassimeres ; white linen drilling; Marseilles nuti s.itin Veslings; fine brow n and blenched shirting and &hee!in-; cotton drilling, bet) ticking ; fur, Panama, leghorn, and palm leaf Hats ; Boots and Shoes, &c. &c; all of which will ba so'el very low for cash, or on time to punc ual customers. Please call and examine for yourst Ives. South side of Hay strec, McArn's buildings. April 17, 1 847. 426-8 w. TO MIIL.EltSl One pair fiirt Quality Burr Stones, and the irons and ire i ri ri ot a llourin" mill, complete, for sale by " GEO. Mc-NElLL. April 17, 1847. FTSEL 23 Barrels Tlalilax Herring, No. I, superior, 26 do Yarmouth do No. 1, do For sale by GEO. McNEILL. April 17, 1841. ' HENRY BRANSON Has removed into the new brick fire-proof build -ing, just opposite his old stand, where he has opened a NEW STOCK OF GOODS, Hardware, Dry Goods, and GEOCERIES, With a lare assortment of well selected fine and common CROCKERY, Which he wil. sell as low as any house in the place Aril 21, 1847. 427-4t. onus are Swept axeay Jrom the stomach ami Bowels byJayne's Tonic Verin.fuge, as by ihfe. bi s m of e'estruction. They perish under its searcJimg influence instantly, and are expelle-d wjifa he mucus in which tht v arc imbedded. The ci-re is in almost all cases pernianentvand if a reenrrenc of he dismder .-hou!d take "place, a few Hoses of the preparation v. i I never fa.lt to produce the de sired objectl " STILL MORE PROOF. Darlino,, n Ij.er Co., Pajib. 18, 1S30. Dr D. J lyue. Dear Sir, Myrtirtle son, when about two months old, was seized wkhv a bowel complaint. Ijcontiiiuid lorvn weeks without intern. I.-sion, u nd noiwithsitffrirtg the leinnlies pr sei ibed by a r sp elable Phsjt'bn, v e gar' up the child a victim, as we snppisc'l to a fatal dis ease. Put I providenHally heard ef Jayne'scar miuative,'Vas an t ff ctual cure for bowel cefnplaibtj and i i nledate'v despatched a mesfcener to a town seven mi est ff for a bottle. By the. nsr f this metli ine, in less I ban thirty-six hours 'the disease waSeheck- d,' and b its constant as fir a teW d tys the child Wail restored to perfect KeaJlh. , . .- The sam cMld, owing t elposure,"when rrcnt ly coming tip the-Ohio, was afincked by thaHinr- rible iia!ad tTwe'Cnnip. We landed - m the HigJii at ieav r foint aua wnen oor lettff ?ere alarm ed lest th-'hoarse sepu1chralt-o0ih wjijic'the forf tunner of deal Ii, we gave him a trasprvonnal ofyorir Expectorant, and Applied some liniment to tiie throat and breast ; and beafare many , minutes tbe .hoarseness was gone, the child hreajlu d freely and sletit sweetly. . ..KespecUoilv ywirs, - , -v - ' ARTHUR B; BRADFORD, : Pastor of the Preaht tenan Clmrcb,. Darlmtw -l, Prepafed only bv Dr f Javne.'Philadetpbia, ana snia on agency pj a, rmouMp . XSraduateof;ne BsJilmereACoOeie rf-v v , DENTAL SURGEKYf ; Respectfully nrornis the public that be has return ed from the North, ind will now be happy watt on all who trtay require bis services. -. He deems it unnecessary to enter into a long detail of what he can perforin, confidently relying upon his operations, Ihey being the best tesl of his capability." Dr. B. returns his sincere thanks for the liberal PaJfWSe be baa heretofore receivrd. FliTrnayat all times be found in Favettevi'.le, when not professionally engaged out. March C, 1847. " fe . JOSEPH S. DUNN offers his ser vices as undertaker and builder.to the citizens or thers.dispoaed tocenttatfor building orjobbing Terms liberal. F-AYETEYILL,E, CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY. Nfearly Opposite Liberty Point. The subscriber having taken the stand lately occuj fed by Simpson StMcLaughIin, respectful ly returns his thanks for the liberal patronage here tofore extended to him, and hopes by Jnrerriitted attention to business, to merit a continbarice bf the same. I have on hand several vehicles: Carriages, Barouche?; Buggies, Rbckaways, Wag-gons, c, of the most approved style, w hich, for lightness and durability, will compare with any made here or elsewhere. Persons w ishing to purchase will do well fo Call and examine them, as I am determined to sell very low for cash, or approved notes. Hnvinz had several years experience in one of the largest 33tabhshhlents north, I am prepared to iriankluicture Carriages of any dtscription, at the shortest- notice. All work warranted for twelve months ; and repaired, free of charge, should it fail in point of workmanship or material. REPAIRING neatly executed at the shortest notice ami most reasonable charire. Orders thank fully received. A. C. SLMPSON. Fayetteville, April 3, 1847. 424-tf. M. & E. JT. ARE now receiving r er st'rW.B. Meares, the rrioSt of their Spring Supplies of SEASONABLE GOODS, Consisting of DRY GOODS in great varieties, manv new styles suitable for Ladies' and Gentle men's wear. Also, Palm Leaf, Leghorn, Panama and Fur Hats ; Bonnet9, Shoes, Umbrellas, Para sols, &.c, embracing one oflh'e largest stocks ever oflered by them, and which they intend selling at the lowest market prices. Country merchants and oihers an- invitee! to call and examine. Maich-27, !S47. 423-8w. NEW " SPRING Sl SlTlrDiER (GOODS. (J. & tL MCMILLAN, ARE now receiving from New York and Phil adelphia, a large and splendid stock of Staple &. Fancy Dry Goods. Consisting of a great variety of French, English, and American prints, rriuslins, ba'fcorines, and bare ges, and other new styles of plaid goods; superfine cloths and cassimeres; FrenchjEnglish, and Amer ican drap de-tes; merino cashmere; and cashme e alpacas and bombazines; Oregon anel Monterey c.simeres; silk and satin vestings, Marseilles and cashmere ditto; brown and bleached shirting; linen and cotton 10-4 and 12-4 sheeting: silk and kid gloves, corded and grass skirts, and other new Styles'; brtSwn linen and linen drills; white and fancv mils; nankeen andlvcntucky jeans; camlets and coatings of all kinds; black and white muslins ginghams; r lorence and straw bonnets; fur, Pan ama, and leghorn hats; infants' and pedal ditto; boots and shot s. And a great many other articles in the Drv Goods line too tedions fo mention. All those wishin" to purchase at wholesale or retail, win pieas can betore purcnasmg eisewnere. as the above Goods wefe purchased low, they will be sold Uncoiti nonly cheap for cash, or to those Who pay l heir Mils when presented. March 27, 184?. 423-2m. Johnson's Military Walnut Oil Shaving Soap, the best article in use fori: having a new supply just received and for sale by. S. J. HINSDALE. February 13, 1847. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. MISS FRANCES MITCHELL has received the latest French modes for Spring and Summer Bonnets , ladies and others w is! ing to puichase are invited to call and examine the different styles of silk, straw, and other summer Bonnets. She has also a handsome assortment of Ribbons, Flow ers, C tapes, and other Millinery Goods. Her work will be well and fashionably executed, and at the loWeSt prices. April 24, i847. 42f3f. . Observer copy 3 weeks. . Prom Boston Direct . 1 Drum Codfish, 2 bb!s Salmon, 5 bbls each o I & 2 Mackerel 27 bbfs No 3 Mackeral 60 bMs Massachusellls, Large No 3 Mackerel. 5 cases palm leaf hats , 2 cases bonnets . 29 cases SHOES, ' Cortlprii'ing a general asortment, and w ill be oflert-d eheip by the case. A - A 'so a larse and general assortment bf DRY 'GOODS., &C, For sale this day; " Tt-. '.J WM. McINTYRE. Liberty Phttf Fayetteville, AJlil 2n84Jv- 427-3m. - V-TI' . DR'.,VM. P. MALLETT, trtay be found, When not professionally engaged, al his office near Ee eleit's.Biidge, adjoining the office at present occtfi pied by the Hon. James C. Dobbin. Aneur22, 1846. 392. ly. MARBLE FACTORY. By G-eorge Lauder, Nearly opposite the Post Office, Jan 30, 1847-ly Fayetteville, N. C. 4Ui of July FIRE WORKS, A general assortment received and for sale at -May 1, 1847. 428-3t. PRIOR'S SATURDAY, MAY 151847. hetit Dnn GOODS. CASH BARGAINS STORE Sate 25 per cent ! Save 25 per cent! FTflHE subscriber having established himsetTon XL Hajr street, for the purpose r.f conducting the Dry Goods business, on the CASH principle, would respectfully, invite the attention of the in halitants of Faycitt ville and surrounding tr.ontrv, to k well selected stock of FREStl SPR1KCS As he is desirous of making Fuyeltevi le his permanent place tfrcsidence.it is to his advan tage to keep only RUtb Goods as will, by price and durability, leaSe, and thereby insure a share, at least, of the custom of the community. Having been transacting business at the Jforthj which caused him to be constantly in the market, purchasers can rest assured of having shewn them saell foods only asJjave latest made I heir appear ane&r His stock consists of ladies and gentle men s dress, wiute, Muslin, and housekeeping Goods; Shawls; Handkerchiefs,- Gloves; Mitts; Hosiery; and Rero Clothing, together with a lot of Notions, making in all a stock loo tedious to enumerate. COUNTRY MERCHANTS wi 1 be supplied on terms to liberal as w ill, w e think, obviate the difficulty bf going further. Call and See for your selves. JOHN EASTER, Jr., Hav pfrrpf north eidf a fi w doors ivest of , - 7 , the Market, nearly opposite the new Lafayette Motel. Mayl, 1847. 428-tf. Tiie Cheapest Wm. G Matthews, WISHING to change I. is business, has re duced the price of Goods, and is deter mined to sell LOWER than they can be bought elsewhere, viz: Colored and half mourning Lawns and Muslins at 15, 17, 20, 25, 30 and 40 cents ; Balzoriues and Berages from 20 to 90 its per yard; English, French and American Piints new style) from 6 to 20 cts ; English, French and American Ginshams, 18 to 30 cts ; Colored and half mourn ing Gingham Musline, 20 to 35 cts ; GrassCloth for skirts, 9') cts; skirts ready made SI 15; Swiss and Book Muslins from 25 to 50 cents per yard ; plain j conet and plaid Cambrics from 15 io 40 cts; silk and berage Scarfs from $1 25 to $6; siik fringes for S cents ; silk buttons for ladit s dresses from 5 to 50 cts per dozen ; corded Gimps 2 J per yard; thread and bobbin Edginos from 6.J to 25 cts per yard; cotton do. at I, 1 J and 2j cts per yard, by the piece; worked collars, tingle and double, from 45 cts to $2 50 ; superior kid Gloves, all colors from 65 to 75 cts ; cotton hose, 8J ; hose from 10 to 25 cts. prime ; "HoweV solid-headed Tins, the best article made, all sizes, 7 cts per paper ; "New York" do. do. Pins, at 5 and CJ cts per pa per. A s;reat variety of new style Bonnets, and children's bonnets and flowers, at low prices ; a few ready trimmed, &c. &c, With every other ar ticle you may call for in the Dry Goods line, both for Crents and Ladies wear, in proportion with the above price-. Call and see the Goods and we'll make the prices suit. No. 3 Green street. May 1, 184f. 428-41. FRESH FRUIT, &C Oranges, Lemons, Preserved Linu s, Guava Jel ly, Pickbs, Pickled Lobsters, Anchovies, Lemon Syrup. &c, just received and for sale at PRIOR'S May I, 1847. 42S-3t. JUST RECEIVED, 12 Bbls. Col. Preger's superior Rye Whiskey, 50 Bbls other domestic Spirits, on consignment and for sale by K. ivi. OIIKELL- MayI,I847- 428-tt. ICE I ICE! iCE! FOR SALE. Just received 100 Ions Boston I e. The pub lic can be supplied at the Ice House every morn iug from sun rise until bell ring. Terms, cash. H. ER AM BERT. AhHl24. 1S47. 427-tf. N. B. Families can be supplied with small quantities al the store at an" hour in the day, for cash. WM. DEBERN1ERE, INSPECTOR OF Lumber and Timber March 13, 1847. 42l-3m. FAYETTEVILLE AND WARSAW STAIJEfmSS LINE. New Arrangement. The Warsaw Staae leaves Fa VettcVille on Sun days, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, at 2 o'clock, P. M., anl arrives at Warsaw in time io iaae ine train for North or South. Leaves Warsaw Mon days, Wedncsdajs and Fridays, after ihc arrival of the Train from both wavs, and arrives in Fay- ettevHIe: next morning in time for the stage going north" or Solith. PxlSSENGERS erterat Brlsss4 Hotel. JACKSON JOHNSON, Agent. Dec. 26, 1816. 4IO-tf. SPRING STYLES, 44 CEDAR STREET, NEW YORK. Beg leave to inform Dealers in Dry Goods, that thev have received, and are now exhibiting, at THE WAREHOUSE EXCLUSIVELY lor PRINTED CALICOES, 50Q Oases, Comprising; att the New Spring: Styles, Of British, French and linericn Manvfacture ; w lich, ;n ADDITION to their usual slock, ren ders their assortment one of the most beautiful and attractive in tbe city ; and having just been pur- ' !cASlt AND SHORT CREDIT Are offered by the piece or package on the same terms, at and below manufacturers prices. Catalogues of prices (corrected daily) are placed in the bands of bnycrs. Purchasers will inform themselves of the state of the ntarkt and be well repaid for an exanina tion, evenlf I hey do not purchase. h. & B. have peculiar advantage for executing orders for prints, which "are respectfully solicited. LEE & BREWSTER, , 4 Cedar Street.' New York, Jan. 9, 1847. . 38-y. BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO DEFEAT OF THE ENEMY CAPTURE of CHIHUAHUA. Headquarters cf the Arrriy in Chirhiahud, City of Chihuahua, March 4lh, is4t. I have the honor td report lo you tho movements of the army under foy corii mand since my last otHeial report. t On the evening of. the 8th of February, 184T, we left the town of fcl Paso del Norfe, escorting the merchant train or caravan of about 315 tvagons for the city of Chihuahua. Our force consisted of 924 effective men; 117 olHters and privates of the artillery ; 93 of Lieut. Col. Mitchell's escort, and the remain der the 1st regiment Missouri rriouiited vdl uiiteers. Ve progressed in ttie direction 'or this place un'il the 26th, when wo were in formed by our spies that the enemy, to the number of 1,500 meb, were at iSeeav the country seat of Gov. Trias, aliout 25 miles in 3d valine. v , When we arrived, on the evening tf the 26th, near that p'int, we found that the force bad retreated in the direction oftbi city. Ou tiie evening of the 27th ve rtnived at Saris, and learned from our ppics that the enemy, in great force, had fulfilled the pm of the Sucm- innto river, about 15 miles m advance, and about the name distance fioni this city. We were also informed that there was no wafer etween the poiut we were at and that oc cupied by the enemy; we therefore determined to halt until morning. At sunrise on ihe 2Stb, tbe last day of February, we took up the ine of march and formed the wnolo train; Consisting of 315 heavy trader' wagons and our commissary and company wagons, luto four columns, thus shortening our line so as to make if more easily protected. We placed the artillery and all the command, except 200 cavalry proper, in the intervals between the column of wagons. Ve thus fully conceal ed our force and its position by masking our force vViih the cavalry. When we arrived within th ee miles of tbe enemy, we made a reconnoissance of his position & the arrange ment of his forces. This we could easily do the road leading through an open prairie valley between the steril mountains. The pass of the Sacramento is formed by a point of the mountains on our right, their left extending into the valley or plain so as to narrow the valley to about miles. On our left was a deep dry sandy channel of a creek, and be tween these points the plain rises to sixty feet abruptly. 1 his rise is in the form of a cres cent, the convex part being to the north of our forces. On the rtht, from the point of moun tains, a narrow part of the plain extends uortb 1 2 miles further than on the left. The rnaiu toad passes dowu the centre of tbe valley aud across the crescent, near the left or dry branch. J he Sacramento rises in the moun tains ou the i ight, & the road falls on to it about 1 mile below the battle-field or entrenchment of ihe eriemy. Vd ascertained that the ene my had 1 battery of 4 guns, 2 nine end six poundets, on the poiut of the mountain on our right (their left,) at a good elevation to sweep the plain and at the point where the mountain? extended furthest into tho plain. On our left (their right ihey had another bat tery on an elevation commanding the road and three etttfeiichrften'ts of liVo six pnbnders, and on the brow of the ciescent near the cert tie another of two six and two fthir and fix culverins, or rampatt pieces, mounted on carriage; and ou the crest of the hilt or as cent between the batteiiesj and the right and left, they had 27 redoubts dug aud thrown up extending at short intervals rtctoss the whole ground. In these their infantry were placed and were enliiely protected. Their cavalry was drawn up iti front of the redoubts in th interval 4 deep, and iu front of the redoubts 2 deep, sr as to mask them ad far as practica ble. When we had arrived within l mil-. of the entrenchments alon the main rttad, we ndvaueed the cdvalrv still further, and suddenly diverged wiih ihe columns 'o the right so as to gain the narrow pait f thesis cent on our right, which the enemy discover ing, endeavored to prevent by moving for ward wi'h 1,000 cavalry aud 4 pieces of canuon in their rear marked by them. Our movements were so rapid that we gained the elevatioti with our fmces aud the advance f our wagons iti lime to form before they anived within reach if our guns. The ene my hailed and we advanced tbe head of our cniuma. Within 1;00 yd-ds of them, so as to let oux 'wagons attain the high lands and form as belore. We jitiw commenced the actum by a b'ik fiie from our battery aud the enemy uumak ed and commeuccd also; out fires proved effec tive at this distance, killing 15 men, wound ing and disabling one of the enemies guns. V e l ad I wo men ligbtiv wouuded and sever al horses and mules killed. Tbe enemy then slowly retreated behind their wotk iu some confusion, aud we resumed our march in our forrher order, still diverging tflofe to the jht to avoid their battery on oUr left, (their t,) and their strongest redoubts which e on tbe left near where the road passes. After marching as far as we sarely could, with out coming within rdnge of their heavy bat tery on our right, captain Weight ma nj of the aitiilery, was ordered to r-harge with the two 12-pouud how itzers in be supported by tbe cavalry, 'under Capts. Heid, Parsons, and Hudson. The howitzers charged at speed, and were gallantry sustained by CapL Heid; but by some tttisuuderstandiuo;, tnyofdeiwa not given to the other companies. Captain Hudson, anticipating my order, charged iu time to give ample support to the howitzers. Captain Parsons, at the same moment, came to me and asked perfusion for Bis company to charge the redoubl immediately to the left For I apt. Weightmiu, which be did very L VolUtUc 3 Kttilibfer 4dd gallantly. Tile remainder of the Wrobatlah ions of tbe 11 fegithent were durhoilnteri daring the crfvalry charge; and following rapidly on foot, and Major Clarke adtaHciog. as fast ris practicable wiih the retftalnder batiery, we charged their redoubts fro'tri right to left, with a brisk and deadly fire' of riOmefi, while Major ClrJrke opened n rapid ahd well directed fire ou ri column of cavalry atterhpl ing to pats io our left so as io nttrfeft (be wa gons and our rear. Tbe fie was so well directed as to force Ihem to fall brick; rind our riflemen, with tho cavalry and howiifersj cleared after an obtinato resistance. Odf forces advanced to ihe very brlntt of their redoubts aud attacked thetri with their satires: When the redoubis were cleared, and the batteries In the centre aud our left wcrh . silenced, the rnaiu battery on our right still, continued lo pour in a constant rind heavy" fiie, as it had done dltring the heat of the en gagement; but as the whole fate of the brittle depended upon cat tying the redoubis add ceuite haiiery, this one on the right re mained unattacked, and the enemy had ialli' ed there five hundied Mtotig. Major Clark was directed to commence ri heavy lire upntt it, Lieuts. Col. Mitchell and Jackrfiiu commanding the 1st ba't liiori, were oidered to remount aud charge the battery or! the left, Major Gilpin was directed td pais the 2d battalion Hu foot Up the rodgh aa ce tit of the mouutaiu on tho opp'oVite side.' The tire of odr battery Was so effective as to completely silence theirs, and the rapid ad vance of our column put them to flight over the mountains in confusioH: Capt Thompson, of the Lt dragoon; acircl as my aid aud adviser ou the field during the whole engagement, aud was of the most essen tial service to me: Al6, liieti!. Wb'o'ifef; of ihe United Slates army, who acted Very coolly and gallantly. Major Campbell; of Sprmgheld, Missouri, dlso acted as a vol drf- leer aid dm iug pdt of the time, but left trio and joiaed Captain Keid in his gnllaul cbrtrgp; l 1 .i- ..I . - I" :'. .'.'?' f L ' i nus euueu ine uauie ni sacr.nneuin. i tie force of th enemy was 1.200 cavalry fioni Durangoand Chihuahua with ihe Vera Cru dagoou., 1,200 infantry from Chihuama, iioO aitillerists, and 1,420 lancheros badly armed with lassos, l.iuces, aud macKeioes, c j corn kmve-, ten pieces of artillery, 2 tune, 2 eight, 4 six, aud 2 fmir-pouuders, and si? culvcrins or rampart pieces. Tht3ir lorced weie commanded by Major Gen. llendeh; general of Duraugo, Chihuahua, Sonora, aud New Mexico, B-ig. Gen. Jastitnani. B'ig.. Gen. Garcia Co idb, fdrme ly rnsutstsr ut war for the republic of Mexico, who is a scientific iri;u. and planned lhi tVhofo fie id rtf defuuee ; Gen. Uuerte, arid Givcrno'r Tria; uhn a-trd Brigadier getipral on the field, and cdiuiiels afld olhet ofHcers withotii utimber. . Our force was C24 efTeclive men ; at leas oue hundied of whom were engaged in hold ing lurnec and dtiviug learns. The loss of the enemy irts H!s ehljrb a'rtif lery, 10 wagons, rnasses of beans and pi nolo, and other rVlexicau provisions, about three hundred killed and about the same number wounded, mauy of whom have s?nce died) and 40 pris'iueis The field was literally covered with tho dead and wouuded from our artillery and the unerring fire of our riflemen. Wlghl fit d eiop to the carnage, the batile having conV meuced about 3 o'clock. Our loss was dad killed, oue mortally wounded, and seven so woutided as to recover wiihout riny toss cf limbs. 1 cannot fpeak loo highly bT. th'"3 cooluess, gallantry, aud brave y of the officers and men ubder my comment!. I was ably su -laiucd by the ue!d bflcexH I.ieur. Cols. Mifrbpll and Jarkson, of the first battalion, and Maj t Gilpin, of Ihe 2tl battali iii ; and Major Chik and ,His .flr tiller a ted nobly, and did the most effective ser vice in every part of the field. It is abllrj danily shown, in the charge made by Captain W eight ma u with the f-ec!iofi 6T howiltefs, that thi y can be used in any charge of cavairp with great effect. Much has beeu said, and justly said, of the gallantry of our artillery; uiilimberiiig within 250 yards of the tHeffiv at Palo Alto : but h 'W mi icli more da arms was the charge of Capt. Weightrhan; when he unlimbered within 50 yards of the redoubt of the enemy. - t. , -'-, On the first day of Rlarrfj we look forfnaf possession of Chihuahua in the name of odr government. We were ordered by General Kearney to rrborl Id Gen. Wool at this place; since our arrival, ne hear h is at SalfflTo, sun minded by the enemy. Oat preseht pilr- pdse is either to force obr way to bim, or re turn by Bexar, as our term cf service empires on the last day of May next. 1 have the ho dor to be your obedient scrv'f; A. W. DONIPHAN, , Colonel 1st RegM. Mo. Vol. Brig Gen. R. Jones, AdjU GeH'f. U. S. A: CO" A committee of 22 persons were ap-" poirited by (we presurnel ri wclg tfteeling id Philadelphia, who addressed a letter lo Gerj; Tdylor, tufdrmiug feiiri liat ffe fca'd been OoT minated for the Presidency, and urging hirrf not to decline. A FACT We learn from undoubted au- thority that the speech of Trim Cor win was translated by order ol the p IUh .t Washington, published in Ibe Spanistf lauxuaae, and a number forwarded to the cil of Mexico, where it was read by the multitude,' aud received wiih great cheering! Who afford "aid and comfort" to the enemy ? Eislerii Argut.
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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May 15, 1847, edition 1
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