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BY WH n BAY5E
TERMS t
la advance, per year, 00
if not paid in advance. 2 50
If not paid till six months have expired, 3 10
If not paid tilt the year has expired. 3 50
No subscription taken for leaa than a year, on
less the price be paid in advance.
Wo paper will be sent out of the State unless
the subscription price be paid in advancet
TERMS OK ADVERTISING!
One square of 21 lines, or less, I insertion, 60
cents ; and for eath subsequent insertion. 3 ct.,
except it remain in for several month, when it will
be charged $3 for two months, 04 for three months,
and so on ; for 12 months $10.
tCJ Liberal privileges iveii to yearly adver
tisers. COMSTOCK S SJIRSAPARILLA.
Of superior quality, and half the price of any other.
For t:e cure of scrofula, general debility, scaly
eruptions of the skin, pimples or pustuics on the
fau, bi.es from an impure habit of the body, pain
and swellings of the bodv, and al! diseases arising
fro n an impure state of the blood, chronic rhtuma
mitiMii, cutaneous diseases, tetter, mercurial or
pyp'.iiloid disease, ulcerations of the throat and Is,
liver all. ctions, exposures and impiudence in life,
excesses in the use l' mercury, &c.
Sold only by S J Hinsdale in Fayetteville.
DEAFNESS DR. McN AIR'S ACOUSTIC OIL
The deaf from imancv, often receive in a most
miraculous manner tlicii hearing when they least
expect it, by the use of this Oil, which shows thtm
bow t arfily they miirhf much sooner have had their
hearin" and saved themselves and their friends the
pain ol con versing in a loud tone, without pleasure,
or of bring neglected and shunned, to a void that
distress which is felt mutually by ihe deaf person
and his hearers. How sacred a duty therefor'- it
is, that we use all necessary means to remove such
an afH ct ion, and eJ y I he social qualities implant
ed in our natures ! This Ear Oil bus the cftt-cl so
to relieve the tension, and biinr int use the
natural action of flie parts, as to restore the hear
ing when lost or impaired. This is pioved by so
many well known ca.-es, that where known, it
needs no praise. The gp-at wish of the proprie
tor i, that each may speak to otlv r ol its on-t-onimon
virtm s, tih stiff' rers may know and be
relieved and restored by its use !
Known by my signature on the flank. Price,
SI perflusU. DONALD McN AIR, M. D.
Cointock &. Co, New Yoik, are the whole
salers (it this Oil.
Sold in Fayetteville by S J Hinsdale.
Jl Boon to all Families and Sitfftrers.
Proof too plain to be doubled and too strong 1
lie denied, is omainen inai an lire following are
cured bv LIN'S HALM OF CHINA, nam. Iv :
Burns, chilbl.iin-, Ultt-r, ulcer, cuts, sore throat,
briber's Hen. st.ie eyes and lids, lie dolori ux, old
scars, sore iiijipleh. white sw lling, rcalds, chuff,
pirn,. I.;, fistu'a bi utses, w hitlows, carbuncle, son
liii. ao-ue in face and h-reust, prickly heat, rotih
h ind, general sor s, Irofted p.irls, chaps, felon,
erysipelas, strain, piles, eruption, ihciiMiutisin, fe
ver sore-, broken brtasl, Mist'-red snrlat cs.
For Burns it is a specifics Q-i e.ti..n Vill any
litimaiK: mm risk tin: lives ol bis children by ne
lecA to keep this balm always at hand? it is good
fr soniauv things that no ho'sse i-hwiild be with
cut it. Let nil hted this warning. Price 50 cts,
or 6 ho1 ties lor i Sol.l in Fayetteville by S.
J. Hinsdale.
Hay's Liniment for the files.
P.les eff dually cured by this certain remedv.
The .alu ot this article is si cuddy increasing, not
withstanding the many counterfeits got up in
imitat'on l n. Person troubled with this distres
sing co'iip: i nt, declare that they would not be
withotii this piepa rntioii in their houses for the
price of ten boxes. The public will recollect that
this is on'y remedy fit r d them that is in reality
of any . value whatever. In places where it is
known, every family has it in their hout-e. I ts
price is not considered at all. It is above all
price. Conistock &Co., 23 Courllandl street, New
York, sole proprietors.
Sold only by S J Hinsdale in Fayetteville.
Oldridgc's Halm of Columbia for the Hair,
."It positiv qualities are as
toll
.-tS.Jst For inlaivt.-ke pins them free from scurf.
and causm ; ar tuxnt lani growth ot Ihe hail.
2d For ladies after child-birth, restoring the
skin t its usual strenghth and fit mnces- and pre
venting the la ling out ot the hair.
3d -rFor any person recovering from any debili
ty, the -ame -flT ct is produced,
4th It ued in infancy till a good growth is
started, it may he f reserved by attenticn to the
latest period of hfe.
5th I: frees the head from dandruff, strength
ens the roots, imparts health and vigor to the cir
cti'ation. and prevents the hair from changing col
or or ir 1 1 i i T aray.
Gth It causes the h.i'r to curl beautifully whe
done ud the over niirht.
flZJ" No ladies' toilet should ever be made
without it.
7th Children who have bv any means contract
ed vermin in the head, are immediately and per
fectly cured of them by its use. It is infallible.
Sold only by S. J. Hinsdale in Fayetteville.
.Mother's Relief Indian Discovery. .
All expecting to become mothcrs.-aud" anxiocs
to avoid lh ' pains, distress, and dangirs child
bearing, arc earnestly entreated to calm their lears,
all iy their nervousness, and soothe their -way by
Ihe" use of thi.- most extraordinary vegetable pro
duction. Those who will candidly observe its
virtues, must approve of it in their hearts; every
kind and affectionate husband wilt feel it his
m vsi solemn'duty to alleviate the distress bis wie
is exposed to, by a safe and certain method, which
is the uaot Mother's Reliel.
Further partiCuars in Pamphlets intended for
the Fein de Eye, to be had gratis where this hu
mane Cordial i5 0 be found.
The Mothers Reliel i8 prepared, and sold, by
the now sole proprietor!., Oon;stock & Co,
j . r u ISAAC S. SMITH M D.
Gradnate of the New York State Medinal Col.
lege, ana rubiic Lecturer on the
Practice of Medicine.
Theory and
Orders may be addressed to them, ll Court
landt street, New York.
Certificates, and further paittculars, can be
een where the Relief is sold.
Sold only by S. J. Hinsdale in Fayetteville.
A Certain and Permanent Cure for Salt
Rheum, 4c
Dr CHURCHILL'S ITALIAN WHITE WASH
Will Core Salt Rheum, TVtters, Ring Worms,
and alt Diseases of the Skin.
It excels all other' medicines, producing a con
stitutional and lasting cure by acting on the bo
wels by absorption through the pores of the skin,
and happily combining local and general effect.
Directions with each bottle, sold at 50 cents, by
the Druggists generally Comsfock & Co, New
York. Sold only by 6. J. Hinsdale.
February 6, 1847.
BLACKSMITH SHOP,
At the junction of Bridge and Peison Streets.
THE undersigned would beg leave to return his
thanks to his friend and the-public generally, for
their patronage heretofore, and would now inform
Ihetn that he h..s engaged the services of Mr Amos
Williamson, under whosex 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 !-uit the times. - - : . ...
The horse-shoeing department will have partic
ular attention, and will he executed by trial 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
lesir O'lly an opportunity to secure their custom.
Boat work particularly attended to, as well as all
kinds of job work. E. C. HALL.
Fayetteville, March 27, 1847. 423-tf.
daguerreotype
miniatqjjr.es.
MR BRYAN having been professiona'ly en
gaged in the country, has returned again to this
place, and will be happy to wait on all who may
tavor him with a call. He deems it unnecessary
to enter into a long detail of his approv d plan of
operating, confidently relying on his specimens as
the test criterion of his ability.
Mr B. returns to the public his sincere thanks
for the liberal tatrunugc heretofore received.
Particular attention will be givm to all those
who may wish to engage in this beautiful art. In
structions, with all the latest improve merits, ap
paratus and B'ov.k furnished on reasonable temif.
For further information irquiie at his Room, 4
doors west of Brings' Hotel.
Tlie mo't approved Daguer
reotype Apparatus, improved German cameras,
French ami American Instruments of the best
quality, wnn plates, rases, chemicals, polishing
materials, &c , kept constantly on hand and for sale
at the h.west prices for etish at the Daserrol pe
rooms of J.L.BRYAN.
Apiil 17, 1847. 426-lf.
NEW AND CHEAP
OLD CLI HD Si
JOHN C. DYE
Is now receiving his stt ck ot spiing and summer
(OODS, among which are Balzorines and printed
uawm; Calicoes wll assortt J ; Irish Linens and
Diapers; French Ginghams; book.Swis- and Jitck
onet Muslins ; linen and nu s'in HandUeicliiefs ;
ladies and misses S'ippers ; gloves and mitts ;
wh'te lace Bonnets, lace and iinp do., Florence
do,; fine French cloths and caFsinieres ; white
linen drilling; Marseilles and sj tin Veslirgs; fine
brown and b cached shirting and sheeting; cotton
drilling, bed tivkiiiir ; fur, Panama, leghorn, and
palm leal Hats ; Boots and Shoes, &c. &c.; all of
which will bo so d very low for cash, or on lime
to punc'ual customers. Please call and examine
for yours Ives.
South side of Hay strce't McArn's buildings.
April 17, 1847. 426-Sw.
TO MILKERS!
One pair firpt qnaMty Burr Stones, and the irons
and gearing ot a flouring ini'l. complete, for sale
by GEO. McNEILL.
April 17, 1847.
FISH.
23 Barrels Haliiax Hermig, No. I, superior,
26 do Yarmouth do No. 1, do
For sale by GEO. McNEILL.
April 17, 1844.
Worms are Swept aveay jrom the stomach
and Bowels by Jay ne' a Tonic Verm-fuge, as by the
besom of de.-truction. They perish under its
searching influence instantly, and are expelled wj h
the mucus in which thi v are imbedded. The cure
is in almost all cases permanent, and if a recurrence
of the disorder fht.uld lake place, a few closes of
the preparation v. i l never fall to pioducc the de
sired object. .
STILL MORE PROOF.
Darlington, Beaver Co., Pa., F. b. 18, IS30.
Dr D. Jayne. Dear Sir, My little son, w hen
about two months o'd, was seized with a bowel
complaint. It continued for two weeks without
intermission, and notwithstanding the remedies
presorted by a respt ctablo.Physitan, we gave up
the child a victim, as we suppos d, to a fatal dis
ease. But I providentially heard cf " Jayne's car
minative," as any-ff dual cure for bowel complaint,
aq.C
a immediate WoaJched a mesienrer to a town
I laen miles offj
Vboltle. By the use efihis
Albiriy-six hours shec'isfase
jBteqit ine, in lesr
w heckd, r?
ftyjT child was r
i-Tlie Hami.otii'i.
s .constant usu (jf a lew d n s
fclO perfect h alll
jfty coming up IT
W rible maladr
g to exposure, wien recent
was attacked by Hint hnr
.V landed in flie mel t
at Beaver trok
ed lest the hoarse
Viien our rears weTVal" rm
tchral coah wafli fore
yti him a.teafpnojUvlltflui
Veiled some liniment tor She
Viien our fears wef alnrm
runner of death, k fv hi
Expectorant, a ark! V!ied
m a.tea?pnojuutxjrur
iri. Iid some limment to She
throat and breaix
J- before many ininutt'Mfhe
noarencss wass
il- -i :u i .1 r. 3
slept sweet
ly. teotiollv vours.- " "f
sSa1tUx -OR B. BRADFOBEt 5
Pastor of the Presbirn Church, DarlRlfrv Va.
android An agency-by S.'J. HINSDALE
renereo on v nv.mr
P. JavneFhiladeiphia,
Tlie Cheapest -
Wm. Matthews,
WISHING to change his business, Jias re
duced the price of Goods, and is. deter
mined to &ell LOW ER than they can be bought
elsewhere, viz: Colored and half mourning Lawns
and Muslins at 15, I7, 20, 25, 30 and 40cents;
Balzorines and Berages from"20 la 90 cts-per yard;
English, French and American Piints (-w-style)
from 6 to 20 cts ; En glih, French and American
Ginghams," I & to 30 cts ; colored and half mourn
ing Gingham Muslins, 20 to 35 cts-, Grass Cloth
forkirts,9J cts; skirts ready made 51 15; Swiss
and Book Muslins from 25 to 50 cents per yard ;
plain jaconet and plaid Cambrics from 15 to 40
cts ; silk and beragc Scarfs from $1 25 to g6; silk
fringes for 8 cents ; silk buttons for ladies dresses
frorn 5 to 50 els per dozen ; corded Gimps 2 J per
yard; thread and bobbin Edgings from 6J to 25 cts
per yard; cotton do. at 1,1 and 2 cts per yard, by
the piece; worked collars, single and double, from
cts to S2 50 : super kid u loves, an colors
from 65 to 75 cts ; cotton hose, 8 ; hose from
10 to 25 cts. prime ; "Howe's" solid-heodcd Pins,
the beat article made, all sizes, 7 cts per paper ;
"New York" do. do. Pins, at 5 and 6J cts per p
Per A ?reat variety of new style Bonnets, and
children's bonnets and flowers, at low prices ; a
few ready tnmmed, &c Ac, with every other r
licleyou may call for in the Dry Goods line, both
for vents and Ladies wear, in proportion with the
above prices. Call and see the Goods and we'll
make the prices suit.
, No. 3 Green street.
May I, 1847. 428-41.
F A YBTmiLLE,
CARRIAGE MANUF ACT OR Y .
Nearly Opposite Liberty Point.
The subscriber having taken the stand lately
oceuj ied by Simpson & McLaughlin, respectful
ly returns hi thanks for the liberal patronage here
tofore extended to him, and hopes by unremitted
attention to business, to merit a continuance of the
same.
I have on hand several vehichs: Carriages,
Barouches, Buggies, Rockdways, Waggons, ftc
of the most approved style, w hich, for lightness '
and durability, will compare with any made here
or elsewhere.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to call
and examine them, as I am determined to sell very
low for cash, or approved notes.
Hnving had several years experience in one of
the largest establishments north, I am prepared to
manufacture Carriages of any d ecription, at the
short et-t notice. All work warranted for twelve
months ; and repaired, free of charge, should it
fail in point of workmanship or matt rial.
REPAIRING neatly executed at the shortest
notice and most reasonable charge. Orders thank
fully received. A. C. SIMPSON.
Fayetteville, April 3, 1847. 424-tf.
NEW SPRIiVG & SUM3IEU
0. & H. McMILLAN,
ARE now receiving from New York and Phil
adelphia, a large and splendid stock of
Staple Si. Fancy Dry Goods.
Consisting of a great variety of French, English,
and American prints, muslins, ba'zorines, and bare
ges, and oth r new styles of plaid goods; superfine
-cloths and cassimen s; French,English, and Amer
ican drap de-tes; merino cashmere; and cashme e
alpacas and bombazines; Oregon and Monterey
ci.siuieres; silk and satin v stings, Marseilles and
cashmere dilto; br -wnand bleached shirting; linen
and cotton 10-4 nd 12-4 sheeting: silk and kid
gloves, corded and grass skirts, and other nt w
styles;-brown linen and linen drill?; white and
fanc mils; nankeen and Ken ucky jeans; camlets
and confines of all ki'ids; black and white mus'ins
ginghams; Florence and straw bonnets: fur, Pan
ama, and leghorn ha s; infants' and pedal ditto;
hoots and sho- s. And a great many other articles
in the Dry Goods line too tedions to mention. All
those wishin to purchase at wholesale or retail,
wi I p!e?s" call "before purchasing elsewhere As
the above Goods were purchased low," they will
be sob! uncommonly cheap for cash, or to those
who pav their bills when presented.
Maich 27, 1817. 423-2m.
Johnson's Military Walnut Oil
Shaviu" !oap. the best article in use for " havirg
a nt w stippl just received and for sale by.
S.J.HINSDALE.
February 13, J 847.
From Boston Direct.
I Drum Codfish, 2 bbls Sa mon,
5 bb! each o I & 2 Mackerel
27 bb's No 3 Mackeral
60 b'ds Massachnsellts, Large No 3 Mackerel.
5 cases palm leaf bats
2 cases bonnets
29 cases SHOE,
ComDriinw a General a t-sortrnenf, and will he
offered che ip by the case.
A'so a larae and general assortment of
DRY GOODS, &C,
For sale this day.
WM.McINTYRE.
Liberty Point, Fayetteville,
April 2t, 1847. 427-3m.
DR. WM. P. MALLETT, may he found, when
not professionally engaged, at his office near Ee-
cles's Bridge, adjoining the office at present occu
pied by the Hon. James C. Dobbin.
Angus) 22, I846.-39J. ly.
MARBLE FACTORYT
By George Lauder,
Nearly opp3t(e the Port Office,
Jan3!847-ly FayefievTll, N. C.
D. c OT. iVTcLATmilM
Have just leceived their .
'Spring and Summer
& O ID g .
Einbracin" a rreat variety of Stap'e and Fancy
jrooda, which they will sell at low prices.
May 8t h, 1847. 529-
Graduate of the Baltimore College of
DENTAL SURGERY,
Respectfully informs the public lhat he has return
d"from the North, and will now be happy to wait
on all who may requite bis services.
He deems it unnecessary to enter into a long
detail of what he can perform, , confidently relying
upon his operations, they being tbe't test of bis
capaoiuiy. ...,
Dr. B. returns his sincere thanks'l i the libera
Datrona?e he has heretofore received. -.
He may at all times be found in Fvettevi!!e,
when not professionally engaged out.
March G, 1847.
WM. DEBERNIERE,
INSPECTOR OF
Lumber and Timber
MarchJ3.1847. -:,Kl3ra.
SATURDAY, MAY 29. 1847.
ICE CREAM SALOON.
H. Erambert'S Ice Cream Saloon
is now opentd, where ladies and gentlemen can
be accommodated with Ice Cream and Lemonade.
My 15, 1847.
ICE I ICE! ICE!
FOR SALE.
Jutt received 100 tons Boston Ice. The pub
lic can be supplied at the Ice House every morn
ing from sun rise until bell ring. Terms, cash.
. , II. ERA.MBERT.
Aprd 241 1847. 427-tf.
N. B. Families can be supplied with small
quantities at the store at any hour in the day, for
cash.
ONE FOUR-HORSE WAGON
For sale by JAS. G.COOK.
May 15, 1847. 43ilf
THE OREGON HOTEL, at Liberty Point,
ossession given on ti e first dav of Jtinrs. AddIv
mmediately to WILL. S. MULLINS.
"V av 15, IP47, 43.tf
Por Sale low for Cash,
iirvcu. x iitUKUts, viz : A man 46
nd a woman 3j, with their six children, fiom 11
o H years old ; one woman 13 years old, with her
mm a months old. Apply at this Office.
May 15, 1847. 430-31
TliUST SALE
Of Valuable Real Estate.
In pursuance of the terms of a Deed of Trust.
executed by William R Carman, 1 shall proceed to
ell a tract ot L.AJNO, suppoed to contain 184
ere, situate about 2 miles southeast cf Fayette
ville. There is a valuable Saw Mill on said tract.
ersons d sirous of making a good investment.
would do well to examine said property. The sale
will taKe place at the Market House in Fayette
ville, on Monday the 7th day of June next.
1 erms ot sale, C ASH.
THOMAS S. LUTTERLOH,
May 15, 1847. 430-3t. Trustee.
JUST RECEIVED
FROM NEW YORK THIS DAY,
LADIES Fashionable black and col'd Bareges,
tor dresses: also, superior Peuil and Straw
SO ZUZV3ES TSi 'he newnst slvlf.
Also, Gentlemen's ?iCTiCTf a TgtiXa,
of the best quality and newest sty it.
(i. & U. .MctVIIL.l.AIN.
May 15, 1847. 430-31.
Rational TiOan JFuud
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
Of London.
A Snvmn4 Knlf fur the tirioht P lh
Widow and the Orphnu."
Empowered by Jlct of Parliament.
Capital 500,000; or, $2,500,000.
Besides a reserve fund (from surplus premiums)
ot ahont aglH.T.titJO.
T. LAMIE MURRAY.Esn , George st.. Hanover
square. Chairman of the Court ot Directors in
London.
Physician J. ELLIOTSON, M. D., F. R.S.
Actuary W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Esq., F. R
a a.
Secretary- F. F. CAMROUX, Esq.
This instif lion embraces important am' substan
tial advantages with respect to life aasurance and
deferred annuities. The assured has, on all occa-
.1 -.1.
sions, the power 11 oorrow, wimoui cxpe iso or
forfeiture ol the policy, two-thirds of ih. pien.ium
paid; also the option ot se frctinff benefits, and the
conversion ol his interests 10 meet other eonveni
nces or necessity.
Assurances lor terms of years at the lowest pos
sihle rates.
Persons insured for life can at once, borrow half
amount ol annual premiums lor live successive
years, on theii own note and deposit of policv
f ait ot tne vapuai is permanently invested in
the United States, 111 1 ho names of three of the
Local Directors--as" -Trust ei s available always
to the assured in case of disputed claims (should
. .1 .
any sucti aris-j or oinfrwise.
I he payment ot premiums, haT-yearly or quar
terly, at a triflih advance upes the annual, rate.
INo charge tor slump duly. --
Thirty days allowed after cac&?PSmriit of pre-
niiums becomes due, without lefterWsre'of polic.
Travelling leave extensive ancT li!era!, and ex
tra rremiumj on the most moderate sea fe.
Division w Profits. The '-rcmaikablc success
and increased prosp-jjfity of Ihe Society has ena
bled tn utrcciors, arrneiasi annual invesiigaiion.
to declare ia f ou rkfes, varying from 35 to Sa
pT cent on- th? pt .ats paid on each po'icy cf
f. ctod.on the f "scale.
Jonatl
thaaJ3
Barnes Doorman, Esq.,
GcoriiBsrferdS-, Esq
w rasssr r
uel S. How land, Esq ,
Samu'-I M. Fox, Esq .
Go-h
ntVi A3VorlU
William Tan H
'"Esq- and U. Edward tiabicht,
Esq.
PhiladeJ
A. Gody,
ia Clement C. Diddle, Eq , Louis
rcahain, Esq William
Jones, E?q
13 1 1 lnnre Jonathan ivierfdilti, t.5q
Samuel
HotTiuan, E.-q., Dr. J. H. McCuHoh.
J Leander Starr, General Ajrent, and Edward
T. Richardson, Eq., General Accountant, for the
United States and British N. A. Colonics.
Medical Examiner-1.- -New York J. Kearney
Rodgers, M. D 1 in Bleeckrr at; Alexander L.
Hosack, M. D., 101 Franklin st ; S. S. Keene, M.
D., 2. 0 Fourth st.
livieatcai bxaminers autena at - wan st. a
No. 134 Bowery, at 3 o, clock, F. M., daily. Fee
paid by Ihe Society. )
Standiav Counsel. Willism Van. Hook, Efq..,
39 Wall st
BankersThe Merchants' Bank.
Solicitor John Hone, Esq., 11 Pine st.
Cashier, Henry E Cutlip, Esq.
An Actio respect to insurance for lives for the
benefit ol married women, passed by the Legisla
ture of New York, 1st April 1840.
Pampklets, blank forms, table of rates, lists of
aet, Ice. &c. obtained at the Chief Office 74
Wall st', 134. Bowery, or from either of lb Aeenis
Ihroushootrhe United States, or British Ameri
can Colonic s
STARK & PEA ROE, Agents.
V 4 ' " ' Fayetteville, N.C.
It. B- W. Robinson, Medical Examiner,
& , FsveUswille. li. C.
April S, 1847. ' ,-4t4-3m
JOSEPH S. DUNN offers his ser-
vices as undertaker and buildero the citizens or
others .disposed to contract for building or jobbfpg
1 erms liberal.
1 i
UuiadSt- U rd of Local D rectors. (Chief
OTice- forA ' 74 l s N. oik Jacob
Harvev, Etf.Aairms violin J. Palmer, Esq ,
ode
1 -
Official Oespatch.
BATTLE OF CLRRO GORDO.
Headquarters op the Army,
Jalaps, April 23, 1847.
Sir: lo forwaidiog ibo reports of command
ets which detail ibe operation of their sev
eral cirp4 agaiust the Mexican Hues al Ceiro
Goido, 1 shall n eueut, in continuation of my
former 1 epoit, but auoulliue of the offuii; and
while adopting heartily their commendations
of the ardor aud efficiency of individual, 1
hall tncntiou by name only those who figure
prominently, or, fiom position, could not be
included in those sub-reports.
The field sketch herewith, indicates the
positions of the two armies. The tierra
calienlet of low level, terminates at Plan del
Rio, the site of the American camp, from
which the road ascends immediately hi m long
circuit among lofty hills, whose commanding
points bad all been foitified aud garrisoned
by Ihe enemy. Hi right, eutencbed, rested
ou a piecipice overhanging nn impassable ra
vine that forms the bed of ihe btream ; and
bis entrenchments extended continuously to
the road, ou which was placed -a formidable
batteiy. Ou the other side, the lofty and
difficult height of Cerio Croidu comma uded
the approaches in all directions. The main
body of ihe Mexican army was encamped on
level ground, with a battery of five pieces,
half a mile in tear of that height towards
Jalapa.
Resolving, if possible, to turn the enemy's
left, and attack in rear, while menacing or
engagiug his front, I caused daily recounois
sauces to be pubed, w ith the view of finding
a route for a force to debouch on the Jalapa
road aud cut off retreat.
The reconnoissauce begun by Lieutenant
Beauregard, was continued by Capt. Lee,
a's sa sv
engineers, auu a road mane along aimcuii
slopes aud over chasms out of the euemy's
view, though reached by his fire wbeu dis
covered until, arriving at the Mexicau lines,
further recounoissauce became impossible
without an action. The debited point of de
bouchure, the Jalapa road, was not therefore
reached, though believed to be within easy
distauce ; and to gain that puiut, it now be
came uee'essary to carry the height of Cerro
Gordo. Ihe dispositions iu my pl.in of bat
lie were accordingly made.
Twiggs's division, reinforced ly Shields'
brigade of volunteers, was ihrowu into posi
liou ou the 17th, at d wa,ol necessity, drawn
into actiou iu tukiug up the grouud for its
bivouac and the opposing height for our heavy
battery. It will be seeu that maay of ou
tncers and men were Killed or wounded iu
this narp combat nandsomely commenced
by 11 company f the 7th infantry under Bvt
First Lieut. Gardner, who is highly praised
by all his commanders for signal services.
Col. Harney coming up with ihe rifle regi
ment and first sililleiy (lo pa it of bid brig
ade) bru.-hed away the enemy aud occupied
the height on which, in the night, wns placed
a battery of one 24 -pounder and lwo24-pouud
howitzers, under the superintendence of Capt
Lee, engiueers, aud Lieut Hagner, orduajice.
Thee guns opened next morning, aud weic
served with effect by Capt Sleptoo aud Lieut.
Biown, 3d artillery, Lieut Haguer, (ordnance)
and Lieut Seymour, 1st artillery.
The same uighl, with extieme toil and dif
ficulty, under the superintendence of Lieut
Tower, engineers, and Lieut. Laidly, o?d-
nance, an 8-iurh hownz- r was put iu posi
tion across the river aud opposite to the eu
emy's right battery. A detachment of fimr
companies-, uiider Major Durnh.im, New York
volunteers, performed ibis cieditable service,
uhuh enabled Lieut Ripley, 2d aitillery, iu
cha ge of the piece, to opeu a timely hie in
that quarter.
duly ou ihe 18th the c ilmniM moved lo
the geneml attack, & our nucces wax speedy
aud decisive. Pillow's b'igde, assaulim
the liht of the et.liencbueotn, aiihoogh com
pelled lo retire, hud the t fTecl 1 have hereto
ibie slated. I'wigs division, stotining ihe
strong aud vital Miut of Ceiro Goido, pierced
the eentre, gaiued coumaud of all the en
trenchments, aud cut thern off from support.
As our iufautiy (Col. Riley's biigade) pushed
nu against the main body of the enemy, the
gnus of iheir own foil were rapidly turned to
play ou that fotce, (under the i.nuiediate com
mand of Gen. 6auia Anna,) who fled iu con
tusion. Shield's brigade, bravely assault iug
the left, carried the rea battery (five guus)
ou the Jalapa road, aud aided matei tally iu
completing the rout of the enemy.
The pait taken by the remainder of ou
faces, held iu reserve to support aud pursue,
has already been noticed.
The tnomeut the fate of ihe day was decid
ed, the cavalry, and Taylor's, aud Wall's field
batteries were pushed on towards Jalapa in
'ijtdvance of the pursuing columns of iufautiy
nd I Twiggs's division and the btigade of
sniekls, (now uudet U01. UdKei; auo majoi
General Patterson was sent to take command
of tbem. In the hot purniit tnauy Mexican
were captured or laiu before our men & ho
teswerc exhausted by the beat aud di-tanco.
Tlie root proves to have been complete
te ietreg army, except a small body of
catiiir' fug dispersed and utterly disorgan
ized. Tbe immediate consequence have
been our possession of ibis important cily,
the abandonment of he woik aud artillery at
La Hoy a, the next formidable pas between
Vera Cms and the capital, and the prompt
occupation by Worth's division of the fortress
of Perote, (second only to San Juan da Ulloa)
with its extensive armament of stxlyix guns
nd mortars, and hs Urge supplhj of malar teL
I have heretofore endeavor ed to do justice
to the skill and courage ariSi frhieh'tho attack
on the height of Cerro. Gotdo was directed
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and executed, naming the regiments most
distinguished, aud their commanders, under
the lead of Colonel Harney. Lieut. G. W.
Smith led the engineer company as part of the
storming force, and is noticed with distinction.
The reports of ibis sssault make favorable
meutiou of many iu which I can well concur,
bavins witnejiiurl ihu Amtlna tilvanra and oer
feet stead iuM nf thn svhnln. Raida thoaO
al
readv nanwil I UrL M.I infai.lrv.
ieut. Macdonald. 2d drarroou. Lieut. Van
dorn, 7th itifautry all acting stiff offlcers
npi. inaRiuder, it artillery, aud Lieutenant
Gardner, 7th iulautry, seem lo have won es
pecial praise.
Cl. Rileys brigade and Talcott's rocket
and howitzer batteiy, wera engaged on and
about the heights, and bore an active part.
1 ne origaae so gauantiy led by General
Shields, aud, alter bis fall, by Col. Baker, de
serves high commeudation for its fine beha
viour and success Colonels foreman and
Burnett, aud Msjor Harri, comma uded the
regiments; Lieut, tlduimond, Sd aitillery,
aud Lieut. Davii, Illinois volunteers, con
stituted the brigade staff. These operations,
hid I'om my view by iutei veiling bills, wete
not fully known when my first report was
hastily written.
Brig. Gen. 1 wiggs, who was in the imme
diate command of all the advanced foices, has
earned high credit bv bis judgment, spirit,
and energy.
1 be couduct ol Cols. Campbell, Haskell,
and Wynkoop, commanding the regimeuts of
Pillow's bitgade, is reported in terms ot strong
approbation by. Major Gen. Patterson. I re
commend for a commission, Quartermaster
Sergeant Henry, of the 7th iulautry, ia heady
kuown to the army for iutrepidify on former
occasions,) who hauled down the national
standard of the Mexicau fort.
Iu expresftiug my indebtedness for able
assistance to Lieut. Col. tlitcbcork, acting
inspector general, to Majors Smith aud Turn-
bull, the respective chiefs of engineers and to-
graphical engineers to their assistants,
Lieutenants Mason, Beauregard, alevens,
Power, G. W. Smith, McClellao, eugiueers,
Lieutenants Deiby aud llardcastle, topo
graphical engineers lo Capt. Allen, Chief
quartermaster, aud Lieut. Bluir, Chief com-
missary and to Lieutenants Haguer and
Laidley, ordinance ell actively employed
1 am impelled lo make special meution of the
services of Cnpt. R. E. Lee, engineers.
This officer, greatly distinguished at the siege
of Vera Cruz, was agaiu iudcfatiblc, dur
ing these operations, iu reconuoissances as
daring as laboii us, aud of the utmost value.
Nor wan he less conspicuous in planting bat
teries, and in conducting columns lo their
Mialious under ihe heavy fire of the enemy.
M r personal staff, Lieutenant Scott, Wil
liams, arid Lay, and M;ijor Van Buren, who
volunteered for ihe occasion, gave me zealous
and efficient assistance.
Our whole foice piesenf, in action and in
reset v, was 8,500; the enemy is estimated
at 12.000, or more. About 3,000 prisoner.
4 or 5,000 stauds of arms, and 43 pieces of
artillery were taken. By the accompanying
tu.uiu, I regret lo find our loss more seveio
than al first supposed, amounting iu the two
days to 33 officers and 393 men iu all 431,
of whom 63 were killed. The enemy's loss
is computed to be from 1,000 to 1,200.
I am happy iu communicating strong hopes
for Ihe recovery of the gallant Gen. Shields,
who i to much improved as to have been
brought lo this place.
Appended to this report ate the following
paper :
A. General return by name of killed and
wounded.
B. Copies of report of Lieut. Col. Hitch
cock, acting inspector general (of prisoners
taken) and accompanying papers.
C liepoit of Brig. Geu. Twiggs, and
ub-rcpoit.
D. Report of Major Geu. Patteisoo, and
repotts of b'igade commanders.
E. Copy of repoit by Rr it. Gen. YVoilh,
anuouueiug the occupation by division of l bo
castle and town of Perote, with an inventory
of orduance iheie found.
I have tho honor lo remain, ir, with high
1 eepect, your most obedient aervant,
tYINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. Wm. L. Marcy. Seciemry of Wer. .
Tho reports spoken of ubove ft our ihe dif
ferent offieers, occupy 10 or 12 columns of
the Union, and e too voturniuous for a
weekly paper. . But they contain many repetu
4Ba S IB
Hons ot wnat nas aireaoy oeen puniisned, .
Detestable Treason. The legislative
librller in Massachusetts, in their resolutions,
have vilified aud defamed their country, out
doing, in their slsnder, even its nuM-virulent
enemies abroad. They faUely proclaim lo
the wot Id that the war is "uojul " a cican-
lie crime,'J 'ihe supplies ought to be withheld,
and tb forces withdrawn.' How any State
legislature, iu lime of war, dare to endorse
this vile pot-house and bar-room whic slanz.
and endeavor to hold up iheir native land as
1 11 lamoua.is most extraordinary. Even if true,
no honest or honorable man would publiclv
ny such things of his coun ry. But, basely
fslse as they are, few would so have libelled
our State prisons as to suppose that any of
tbem could turn out a set of men willing to
.... L.
uuer auco atrocioua calumnies ogainsi tneir
count 1 y at such time. All things considered,
nothing owe execrsbly vil has ever appear,
ed in be history of. our public bodies than
these same Massachusetts resolutions. Every
man that said yea to them ought to have it
branded upon him a, a life mar k of indelible
dishonor. J?arbrd Twur
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