TEItJfiS or
ADVEitTisxrce:
One square of twenty -one
lines or less, for one inser-
; ITmr Saturday
-Inadvanco, per jcar.f-
v-Ktpail in advance, '-' i
X4 paid until siv
' nnntliii li:n vmr-
j tion, 00 cents ; every sub
sequent insertion, 30 cents,
except it remain In for sev
eral months, vvhen it will
be charged $3 for two
months, 4 for three, &.c.
Zi 3 00,1
r "
?1
expired, " "
"character is as important to states as it is to individuals; and the glory of the state is the common property of its citizens.
$10 for twelve months.
' Kosuhsrrif-n'on received
Xra less time than a ?ea.r
Jttnless the price be paid in
advance.
&3- Liberal deductions
!
FAYETTEVILLE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1847.
for Wee advertisement.
BIT Witt. H. BAIZNE
VOL. 8 4G1.
by the year or six months!?
;f iwfj. wot
am
NOTICE.
THKKK has been received at the Cash Bargain Store, a
new and complete assortment of
DRY GOODS,
fur Fall anl Winter conomption : which have been purch
ased at exceedingly low priecs and will he Fold cheap for
rh. The ctH-k consists in part of LADIES 1H.KSS
itMIS ; satin Ftriped. and plaid, changable. figured,
apron and scarf silks ; worsted and K!'la plaids ; black and
colored alpaca ; plain and twilled ginghams; mooslinesde
laine ; Cas-himeres ; satin Ftriped t plaid do ; fancy and
mourning print:) ; Kn'lii-li chintzes do; hoolc Swiss, mall,
jaconet and cambric muslins ; Marseilles, corded ami
moiwn skirts; new style silk filet scarfs; cravat ; extra
lace arid embro'd chemisettes : new style bor'd linen hand
kerchiefs: child's doriffiea lawn and cambric; laces; thread;
bobbin, jaconet and Swiss edging and insertions ; Victoria
do; ribns: fringes; gloves; extra size "Moravian hose;
spun silk, worsted and other hosiery; cap nctts; lace veil;
green barege fcc.
GEXTLEMKXS' WEAR superior French and
Knglish lotlm and Cassimeres: Vesting (some never be
fore out:) Tweeds; Sattinets: Jeans: scarfs; Handkerchiefs;
cravats: shirts; bosoms: collars: hosiery; suspenders, &c &c.
IIOCSKKEEPIXG .001S; 5-4. 6-4 10-4 12-4
bleached sheetiiij. brown shvvtinrs : bleached and brown
shirtings; cotton and woollen flannels; extra 4-4 and 5-4
white do: linen table J.nniik: cloths and napkins; bird's
eye huckaback and l'ussiafdiM-rs : crash : furniture prints :
dimity ; crib, cradle and neyro blankets; extu W hitney do;
V-i marscillcs quills. Sic. Sec.
H ATS A'I CAPS; a few superior and latest, styles.
To the a hove g)Hds (with others) the eutiscrilicr would call
the attention of purchasers by wholesale and retail.
JOHN K ASTER.
North side of Hay st reet a few doors west of the Market.
November la. J S IV. 4-50-tf.
L. fc V. McLAURIN
Have just received their
Spring and. Summer
GOODS.
Knibr.:cin; a great variety of staple and fancy
ojMfid'i, which tiiev will sell at low prices.
M..v i 7. " " !
JJOMKF (Do ILJLTPJ
COMMISSION MERCHANT
GKXKKAL AGENT,
IVIIjMINCTON, n. c.
IOO.OOO Acres Vsiluable
TIMBER LAND
FOR SALE.
FBllF. Subscriber has purchased all the Lands
H l-lfiiLri to the estate of Abr.im Dubois,
dee'd, lyi:i principally in Robeson county, and
imi both sides of Lumber l iver, the different sur
vey containing over ONK HUXDIiED THOU
SAND ACIiKS; a L.r-e part finely timbered,
ami convenient to Lumber river, where a large
quantity of Timber is now raffed to the George
town m irket. These lands are very valuable
both for Timber and Turpentine, for which pur
pose a I irge part is well suited, being in a region
where the Turpentine yields more abundantly
th. in any other : section of the State The lands
will be sold at a low price, and in quantities to
suit purchasers.
I nforin it ion rejecting the tille e.m be obtain
ed bv applying to the lln. Robert Strange, J. C.
D b!i:i, Esq., A. A. T. Smith, Esq., Attorneys at
Law.
1 understand there re many trespassers on
these lands, to ;dl of whom notice is hereby given
t i it the law will be enforced against all such of
feridei s.
Application for any part of the Imds enn bo
m-ule to myself, or to John Winslow, Esq., who
will !m; dulv autliori.ed to make s le of the same.
THOMAS J. CURTIS.
M !i c!i 1, 1-
tf.
FRUIT TREES.
THE Subscriber takes this method of again
informing the pnlilie that he has on hand at It is
NURSERY in Randolph county, N. ('., some 10
virict ies of choice apple trees. 'Price, 10 per
hundred, at the Nursery.
All oiders and communications promptly at
tended to. Address the propri'tor, postpaid, at
Newmarket, Randolph count v, N. C.
THOM AS 11. l'E.NTRESS.
Oct. is 17. ::m.
0r- All orders left in Eayct teville, with Capt.
.1 is. R. (ice, will receive attention. Capt. Gee
will give any desired information. T. H. F.
O iV.FI! T 3E. A lt, Xi,A. N J,
FOR SALE.
F11IE Subscriber, ilesirous of changing his
.JUL business, now oilers for s; le his FARM, in
this county , on the e ist side of Cape Fear, imme
diately on the river. '.'?, to .'i miles from the Clar
endon 1'i idue, containing ."" 1 acres ; the greater
part of the tract is ery rich bottom land, though
a portion of good ridges suitable for cotton, to
bacco and wheat. There is enough of open land
(s iy .'nil acres) to work 10 to lo hands, and is now
in a line state of cultivation.
There is a very tine barn, and besides feed room
and double set of stables, w ith cribs, kitchen, &.c,
as well located as any on the Cape Fear.
The terms for payment can be made very ac
C'Muinodating. I am on the premises every d iy, and will be
j;Tid to show it to anv one w ishing to purchase.
AY. S. LA IT A.
Aug. -2-, Is 17. 4 l"-tf.
NOW FOR THE CLOTHING!
In Arey's Uuiluiiigs, on Gillespie Street.
flHE cheapest assortment ever oflereil
J- in Fayetteville. Consisting of fine dress
eoats. frock coats, vests and pantaloons, of all de
scriptions, suitable in price to anv purchaser.
Stocks, suspenders, handkerchiefs, shirts, "col
lars, &c.
He assures those who wish to purchase that
these clothes are as well made as any articles of
the kind in the country. Any person who buvs
any bill of goods fromhim, which do not prove as
good as' represented, are tit liberty to return them
as he has taken pains in Philadelphia to make
them up himself, and he flatters himself his taste
is as good as anv one's. I. SAMSON.
Sept. IS, 1-S17. 4-lS-tf.
TIMBER AGENCY.
THE undersigned will attend to the selling
of Timber in Wilmington; and whenever
there is a " glut" in the market, J. C. Blocker
will give it his personal attention at other
times, orders for the sale of Timber will prompt
ly be despatched by addressing W. &. T. Love,
who will act in my absence. If punctuality in
making returns will ensure patronage, then they
2 ope to receive a share.
J. C. BLOCKER & CO.
Wilmington, Sept 2"), IS 17. 4J'J-ly.
A Mnall lot of prime BACON and MESS PORK
J. 8t T. WAD DILL.
KoTdnbcr 7, 147
R EM 0 V A L .
ffllHE Subscriber has removed to the two tene
JUL ments west eml of the Hybart buildings, on
the north side of Hay street, next adjoining D. &.
W. McLaurin on the west, and K Glover, Jeweler,
on the east, which is about midway between the
Fayetteville Hook Store and Observer Office, and
the Market House, where he hopes his old friends
and customers will call and see him.
He is now receiving his fall supplies, which
will be found to embrace a general stock of Staple
and t ancy
Hanhvare and Crockery,
All of which will be sold at a small advance on
cost, cither at wholesale, retail, or in barter.
The undersigned intends to try the experiment
of selling at smaller profits this season than is
usually charged, and would therefore especially
invite cash purchasers and those who buy on short
time, to call and examine his stock before buying
elsewhere. JNO. D. WILLIAMS. "
August 2S, 1S17.
NEW GOODS.
JUST received, an assortment of Ladies'
New sty le Cashmeres and Pl iids (some very line;)
Handsome article of Plaids lor children,
Mourning and half do. Cashmeres &. DeLains,
2 t ps. Grass Cloth for Skirts,
Colored and black Kid Gloves,
Evening Dresses, plain and embroidered,
Purse, silk, and steel bead Bags,
Lirge woollen and cashmere Sh .wls,
Cloak linings and flannels,
Cassimeres, for pants,
Tweeds and Kentucky Jeans,
Red-ticking and Rlankets,
Coffee and Sugar,
Fine chewing Tobacco, &c. Sec.
W. G. MAT THEWS,
No. .', Green st.
Oct. -2, 1M7. 450-tf.
BLAKE & BHMG6S
MAV'E removed to the eld stand of James G.
Cook, on the south side of Hay street, and
one door below H. L. Myrover & Co., where they
are now receiving their Fall and Winter supply ol
GOODS
xr vr jut 9
Comprising a general assortment of
Groceries, Hardware,
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
CUTLERY, DRUGS,
HOLLOW-WAKE, &c. &c.
Which they offer on favorable terms, for cash of
course to regular customers, as usual or ex
change for country produce.
Sept. -", 18-17. -1 JO-v.
NEW TAILORING
ESTABLISHMENT
The undersigned have
taken the New Store at
the west end of the La
fayette Hotel, and next
door to Mrs Mc Rue's
dwelling, where they will
carry on the business of
tailoring in all its branch
es. They will always
keep the latest fashions
for gentlemen. clothing.
They natter themselves
tliir ivnrl, will eomr.nre
with any tailoring done in the State either in cut
or workmanship of the garment
HUGH GRAHAM.
A. J. WOODWARD.
Fayetteville, Oct. ( IS 17. ."m
For Dyspepsia.
II. F. UIUBARI) & CO'S WILD CHER
RY BITTERS.
'This preparation is a certain Sedative allaying
all Nervous Excitability- and calming Nervous
Irritation Palpitation of the Heart Dizziness
of the Head Faintness, and all diseases arising
from a Sympathetic A flection of the Stomach, ate
entirely relieved by a very few doses of these
I!itti:rs.
It has already become a favorite with many Me
dical Practitioners.
The Rev- J. N. Maflif, who has used it, speaks
of it us follows :
I'aonKLVN, Jan. 1s17.
Gentlemen; Having suffered for years from
the effects of sedentary habits and close applica
tion to study, I was induced to try your prepara
tion of Wild Cherry. Its beneficial etlects were
soon apparent, and 1 take great pleasure in re
commending it as an excellent medicine especia
lly ad-ipted to excitable temperaments, and one
that should be generally known and patronised.
Yours. J. NEVYLAND M A FF ITT.
The Long Island (N. Y.) Farmer, a paper prin
ted at Jamaica, L. 1. gives the names of person in
that village who have been benefited and cured
by its use
The following named persons have been bene
fitted by their use in Jamaica: M. S. Huntting,
James J. IJrenton, Charles Welling, Hendrick
A. llendrickson, J. E. Allemand, Mr Manwaring;
Daniel Higbie, Springfield.
IlibbanFs IVild Cherry Bitters. Three obstin
ate cases of Fever and Ague, have been cured re
cently by the use of Hibbard's Wild Cherry Flit
ters. Mr Watts, at Springfield, says that it cur
ed him after other remedies had been tried in
vain. 11. F. Hibbard's Rilious Pills, should be
taken, say a dose or two, before using the Ritters.
Two of these pills are a dose, and are equal to 4
r 'j pills of any other kind.
Mr Ward, of the firm of Gales Stout & Ward of
this city says that he has found it very beneficial
Ul severe attack of fever and ague. The
number of persons that have been cured and bene
fited m Jamaica alone, would establish the reputa
tion of the article.
S J. HINSDALE Acent for Favetteville ; P.
F. rescud Raleigh; P. j. Br Lomsbur; B.
F ilTh, V r ? Dem,is H" Hillsboro. 11.
& 'JS Jonri street, N. Y., sole
October !, IS 17.
i ne yregon noiei, at Liberty Point. Posses
sion given on the first day of June. Applv im
mediately to. WILL. S. MULL1NS.
May 1"), IS 17. 120-tf
AGEJ'CY OF THE JS'EIV YORK'
CANTON TEA COMPANY.
The oldest Establishment in America!
THE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been popularly
known for many years. ThU ig the largest and oldest Tea
Establishment in America. The public hare had full proof
of their integrity and responsibility.
They possess facilities, in relation to the Tea Trade, in a
ery abundant degree, and doubtless, superior to any
other Tea Concern in America Their scrupulous regard
to alt principles that tend to derate the character of a
large house, is well understood, and has alreaday secured
them a connection, probably, larger than all other Tea
Establishments united, and they consequently are deter
mined to sell Tear purer, more fragrant, and perfect for the
priees in the aggregate, than any house in the world
China excepted.
They most zealously invita the attention of the in
habitants of this town and vicinity to their Agency' where
complete assortments are always on hand a they feel no
hesitation in stating that wherever a single tral is made,
a very decided preference is given to the celebrated Teas
ofthe CANTON TEA CO.
(SiJ Reader . make the experiment ! Subject in all
cases to be returned of not approred of.
These superior teas are put up in one pound, half pound,
and quarter pound packages, and purfectly secured from
light and air. SAML. J. HINSDALE, Agent.
December 4, 1S47. 4o9-tf.
Matches.
25 Gross, very superior, received and for sale bv
Dec. 4, 1847. W". FJlIOlt.
A VERY IMPORTANT COMMUNI
CATION TO ALL PERSONS IN
ALL PLACES, AT ALL TIMES,
And under all circumstances I
If you are sick, get cured ; if well, employ
measures to continue so. Every individual in
dulges in habits, which must, to a greator or lesser
extent, disarrange the admirable and intricate
combinations which form the system, and conse
quently every individual should possess some
mild, yet efficacious, simple and accredited agent
for preserving all the functions of the body in
rood order.
Dr. Woods Sarsaparilla and Cherry fiitlerb
will achieve this result, and should be in every
ftmilv, and in the hands of every person, who,
by business, profession or general course of life,
is predisposed to the very many little ailments
that render life a curse, instead of a blessing, and
finally resuit, in their aggregated condition, in
the cause of Death.
The Litters here mentioned are compounded
by a man of great skill and know ledge, .from the
simples Nature presents to those who care to
find them, and which are the only reliable anti
dotes to the poison of disease. The chief ingre
dients are the universally-beloved Sarsaparilla
and the Bark ofthe .Wild Cherry Tree, with
which the red man of the forest cures nearly
every disease ofthe internal organs. These ma
terials, though powerful in their action, are, as
common sense teaches us.
KjyTlREL.YHlR.ML.ESS;
and prepared as they are here, fine ofthe greatest
medical operatives in the inhabitable globe. By
taking these Bitters, the scrofulous may be restor
ed to beauty, and avoid the sharp knife ofthe
surgeon; tor they not only eradicate pimples and
rumors, dui over come
CJ1JVCER JUn AXVGf'S E V1L, !
Whoever is subjected to the. horrors of Consti
pation, should at once purchase this sure remedy.
In the train of Costiveness follow dreadful local
congestions, oftentimes insanity, very frequently
mania or hypochondria, violent headaches, palpi
tations, and other affections of the heart, and
rhumatic swellings. Dr. Wood's Compound is
one of the most efficient medicines in routing
these complaints, and their fountain head, that
can possibly be procured.
From being confined in close; rooms and from
taking a small modicum of exercise, numerous
persons daily are made to" deplore a loss of appe- I
tite, painful headaches, weakness of the muscles,
languor, want of energy sufficient to permit them
to seek recreation, Sec. Sec.- These persons say
for years, that they " don't feel v very well." If
thev do not emnlov a method bv. which thev can
feel ouite well, thev eventually sink- under :i f
severe fit of illness, and .are -
.SV? VED FR OM THE UR.l VE
only by a miracle and even then the lancet, leech,
blister and calomel have left them mere shatter
ed hulks, full of aches and sorrows, and not only
a pest to themselves, but a source of disgust and
annoyance to all with whom thev come in con
tact." All these
FEARFUL COJVSEQUEJVCES
maybe avoided by an early application of the
virtues of these Bitters. For the truth of this,
the proprietor pledges his word and honor, and
in evidence can show files of undoubted certifi
cates which he has received, unsolicited from all
quarters. He does not, however, ask the invalid
to swallow his certificate but his Bitters, and is
w illing to stake all lie holds dear on earth in
favor of their worth.
THE DYSPEPSIA.
in either a modified or severe form, will disappear
before the qualities of Dr. Wood's preparation,
and the cure may be relied oti as a permanent one.
Did the Bitters possess no other recommendation,
it would be one ofthe finest vegetable compounds
medical science can invent ; but it is equal to the
complete eradication of
LIVER COMPLAIJS'T,
in evcrv shape, and of everv affection, " minor or
gigantic, of the bilitary aparatus. Individuals
who are constitutionally bilious ought regularly
to take this mild agreeable and excellent tonic
atid aperient, as it will diffuse health throughout
every fibre of the frame, and send happiness and
love of life thrilling to the heart. Families ought
to keep it on hand.
Every medicine chest on board ship should
also be well stocked with this capital remedy,
as $r SCURVY Q cannot afflict those who take
it, or long resist its vigorous assults. All im
purities of the blood vanish before it, and the old
relics of early imprudence invariably disappear,
soon after being submitted to its action. Every
complaint of the stomach is broken by it. The
Bitters have in so instance failed of curing Jaun
dice, general debility everv disorganization of
THE J"EHVOUS SYSTE.U.
By neglecting the little inroads made upon the
latter a vast portion of our fellew beings are ren
dered extremely miserable so miserable, indeed,
that thy wish to die. Every bottle of " Dr
Wood's Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitters"
contains a modicum of joy and content for each
of these anxious and imprudent sufferers. Re
member that an injudicious use of mercury is
inevitably productive of many evils which are
put to flight by this glorious and unsurpassable
compound; and that afflictions, which are
HEREDITARY
may speedily nd safely be shuffled off through
its agency, As a medicine which must benefit
EVERYBODY.
from the simply delicate to the confined and des
pairing invalid, no equal is to be found for it. It
would be well to bear in mind that preventive is
infinitely more desirable than cure, and that Dr.
Wood's Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bitterf are
both.
Put up and sold jn large bottles, at$l,by
Wyatt &. Ketchham, Wholesale and Retail Agents,
1-21 Fulton-st., N. Y.
S. J. Hinsdale agent in Favetteville.
A LLEBASIS' MEDICINES for sale as above.
Tills, Plasters, Salve, and Toothache Drops.
Oct. 30 1S47
OFFICIAL DESPATCH.
DEFENCE OF PUEBLA.
From the Washington Union. Nov. 20.
Report of Col. Childs.
Headquarters Military Department of Puebla, )
Puebla, October 13, 1S47. $
Sir: t have the honor to report, that after
twenty-eight days' close investment, the
enemy yesterday raised the siege, and left
for Atlixco
.1 will avail myself of this opportunity to
submit to the. Gen'l-inCchief an account of
the operations of the troops at this point,
from the period of my assuming command
to the termination of the seige, and the
arrival of Brigadier Gen. Lane with rein
forcements. On entering upon duties as civil and
military governor, I found myself in com
mand of Capt. Ford's company of cavalry
46 strong; Capt. Kendrick's and Miller's
companies of artillery, numbering 100 ;
together with six companies of the 1st
Pennsylvania volunteers,, commanded by
Lieut Col. Black his total effective
strength beino- Q4T and hospitals filled
with 1,800 sick.-
With this command, San Jose, the grand
depot in the city.fLoreto, and Guadalupe,
were to be garrisoned, and held against
the combined effort of the military and
populace.
The isolated position selected for the
hospitals compelled me to remove them
within the protection of San Jose on the
first demonstration of hostility. This was
not long in exhibiting itself, when I put
myself,., with such means as I had at my
disposal, in the best possible state for de
fence, confining my efforts to the squares
immediately around San Jose; and from
these points the enemy, during the entire
siege, were not able to force in (but for a
single moment,) a sentinel.
No open acts of hostility, other than the
murdering of straggling soldiers, occurred
until the night of the 13th September,
when a fire was opened from -some of the
streets. On the night ofthe 14th it recom
menced, and from every street, with a
violence that knew of no cessation for 28
days and nights.
The 'enemy with their numerous ca
valry, succeeded in cutting off, at once,
every Itind of supply, and vainly attempt
ed to change the current of the stream of
water, that we might become an easy prey.
The night, however, before the cattle and
sheep disappeared froui this vicinity, two
well-direct parties obtained 50 of the. for
mer and 400 of the latter.
The various points to be defended for
the preservation of San Jose, on which the
safety of the. other points depended, de
mantled the untiring vigilance of every
officer and man.
The enemy augmented in numbers daily,
and daily the filing was increased; and
finally, on the 2d of September, Gen.
Santa Anna arrived with large reinforce
ments from Mexico, much to the delight
ofthe besiegers, on which occasion a gen
eral ringing of bells took place, and was
only stopped- as it had been several times
before by a discharge of shells and round
shot from Lorcto into the heart of the city.
On the 25th of September Gen. Santa
Anna demanded my surrender.
I here, beg to pay a passing tribute to my
gallant troops. So soon as I had despatch
ed my answer, I supposed not a moment
would be lost by the General, who was to
attack me at all points with his 8000 troops.
1 rode to the different posts, anil announced
to the troops the demand, the force with
which it was backed, and my reply. Their
response convinced me that all was safe;
that a hard and bloody battle must be
fought ere the great captain of -Mexico
could overcome, my little band.
The point of attack was San Jose, com
manded by Lieut. Col. Black, with Capt.
Foul's company of cavalry, and Capt Mil
ler's company of 4th artillery, and four
companies of his own regiment, and one
hospital, the guard of which was in com
mand of Capt. Rowe, of the 9th regiment
of infantry.
The duty required of this command, as
I have before observed, in consequence of
the various points to be defended, demand
ed an untiring effort on the part of every
officer ami soldier. A shower of bullets
was constantly poured from the streets,
the balconies, the house-tops, and churches,
upon their devoted heads.
Never did troops endure more fatigue
by watching night after night, for more
than 30 successive nights, nor exhibit more
patience, spirit, and gallantry. Not a
post of danger could present itself, but the
gallant fellows were rcadv to fill it. Not
a sentinel could be shot, but another was
anxious and ready to take his place. Offi
cers and soldiers vied with each other to
be honored martyrs in their country's
cause. This is the general character of
the troops I had the honor to command,
and I was confident the crown of victory
would perch upon their standard when the
last great effort should be made. Their
bold and determined front deprived them
of what they anxiously desired.
On the 30th ult., Gen. Santa Anna had
established his battery bearing upon San
Jose, and opened with much spirit. Hav
ing anticipated this movement, I had
thrown up a traverse on the plaza, and
withdrawn a 12-pounder from Loreto, by
which means I was enabled to answer his
shot. Towards night his battery ceased,
and on the next morning was withdrawn,
together with 3,000 to 4,000 of the beseig-
ing force, to meet the reinforcements then
daily expected at Pinal.
On the 2d inst. I availed myself of some
reduction of the enemy's numbers to make
a sortie against certain barricades and
buildings, whose fire had become very an
noying. One of the expeditions was con
fided to Capt. Small, ofthe 1st Pennsylva
nia volunteers. Passing through-the walls
of an entire square with fifty men, he gain
ed a position opposite the barricade, and
drove the enemy with great loss, fney tear
ing 1 7 dead on the ground. The barricade,
consisting of 150 bales of cotton, was con
sumed. In this affair Capt. Small and his
command behaved with great gallantry,
antl for 24 hours were unceasing in their
labors in accomplishing the object; when
I sent Lieut Laid ley, of the ordnance
corps', to blow up a prominent building,
which was done by that excellent officer in
good style; when the entire party was
withdrawn, with few wounded.
At the same time, Lieut. Morgan of the
14th regiment, with a detachment of ma
rines, and Lieut. JVlerrifield, of the 15th
regiment, with a detachment of rifles, at
tempted to gain possession of certain build
ings from which we were receiving a most
galling fire. Lieut. Merrifield entered the
building. Lieut. Morgan was not so fortu
nate. The enemy being present in great
force, I directed him to fall back, with the
loss of one man killed. On the 5th inst.,
Capt Herron was detached with his com
pany to take possession of a building,
from which the enemy had been enfilading
the plaza. This he did in a very hand
some manner and to my entire satisfaction,
with only a few men wounded.
Other minor acts of gallantry and good
conduct were exhibited by officers and
men at San Jose; and from Guadalupe one
or two successive sorties were made upon
the enemy, vvhen engaged in their daily
attacks on San Jose.
From Lieut. Col. Black, the immediate
commander of San Jose, anil his officers,
I have received the most cordial support.
Col. Black for more than 30 days was un
tiring in his efforts and z.eal for the safety
of that point. Officers and men were at
their posts night and day, without regard
ing the pelting storm: and I cannot say too
much in praise of the gallant Colonel, his
officers and men, before and during the
siege.
- Lieut Laidley, of the ordnance corps,
commanded the 12-pounder, the mountain
howitzer, antl four rocket batteries at the
barricade, and there stationed himself night
after night; and, as often as these batteries
were opened, it was with effect. Captain
Ford, commanding the cavalry, although
no opportunity occurred, in consequence
of the limited number of his troops, to en
gage the enemy, was particularly success
ful in managing the 12 pounder in one of
the general attacks.
Major Gwynne, commanding Loreto,
although not attacked, was vigilant, and
his command was of great assistance to me.
Several detachments from his post occu
pied exposed points, and received heavy
fires from the enemy especially detach
ments under Lieuts. Carroll ami Moore,
who for forty-eight hours stood their guard,
and were of essential service tome.
I cannot speak too highly of Capt. Ken
drick and his management of his batteries
I lis shells and shot fell beautifully upon
houses and churches, where the enemy
were in great numbers. Wherever his
shot took effect, the firing soon ceased
The limited number of these missiles com
pelled us to use them with great caution
I am much, very, much indebted to Capt.
Kendrick for liis vigilance ami exertions
before and during the siege. 1 will take
this occasion to mention Sergeant Owell,of
company B, 2d artillery, as a skillful artil
lerist. 1 never saw a shot thrown with
more accuracy than from his gun.
I take great pleasure in speaking of Cap
tain Morehead, commanding Guadalupe.
The place and defences were in a most di
lapidated condition. Capt. Morehead,
with his command, succeeded in placing
himself in a perfect state of defence, by
great and constant labor. The enemy
several times felt h'un, but, finding him
always on the alert, made no serious attack
By sorties upon the enemy, when attacking
San Jose, he was of essential service to us,
and killed manvofthem. I consider him
an excellent antl gallant officer. Lieut
Edwards, 2d artillery, in charge of the
mountain howitzer, threw his shells with
great accuracy, and, commanded a success
ful sortie.
To Capt Rowe, of the 9th infantry, who
commanded the guard of one of the hospi
tals, a constant point of attack, both day
and night, I am greatly indebted for his
able defence of that position, and his gal
lant bearing before the enemy.
To Surgeon Mills, chief of the medical
department, and to his assistants, great
praise is due for their unwearied and labo
rious services. Left with 1,800 sick, and
limited supplies, with but six assistants,
their utmost exertions were necessary to
administer timely remedies to so many
patients. Their attention to the wounded
deserves my notice and thanks. These
gentlemen were not only occupied in their
professional duties, but the want of officers
and men compelled me to make large re
quisitions for the defence of the hospitals
on surgeons and invalids, and they were
nightly on guard marshalling their men
upon the roofs and other points. To them
I,am greatly indebted.
Capt. Webster, A. Q. M., and Lieut.
Rhett, A. C. S., rendered valuable services
in defending their premises with men in
their employ ; and with men in the quar
termaster's department I was enabled to
occupy a position that was all important,
and to which 1 had" neither officers nor
soldiers to send. Messrs. Spencer and
Brown were particularly active nhd of
great service.
I should be unjust to myself, and
to the spy company under Captain Pedre
Arria, if I did not call the attention
of the General -in-chief to their invaluable
services. From them I received the most
accurate information of the movements of
the enemy, and the designs ofthe citizens;
through them 1 was enabled to apprehend
several officers and citizens in their nightly
meetings to consummate their plans for
raising the populace. The spy company
fought gallantly, and are now so compro
mised, that they must leave the country
when our army retires.
I have now only to speak of my A. A. A.
General, Mr Waelder, ofthe 1st Pennsyl
vania volunteers, and my secretary, Mr
Wengierski. The gallant charge of LietfC
aeiuer upon tne enemy, although rash,
exhibits him as an officer not to be intimi
dated by numbers. His duties have been
arduous and dangerous, having daily to
carry orders through the thickest of the
fire. I take great pleasure in recommend
ing him to the favorable notice of the Gen
era I -in-chief.
To Mr Wengierski, secretary and trans
lator, I am much indebted for invaluable
services. Mr W.. in addition to his appro
priate duties, conducted the operations of
the spy company, and through his sugges
tions, and active exertions, 1 received
much valuable information, and many suc
cessful expeditions of spies into the city
were made. Mr W. commanded the de
tachment on the roof of my quarters, and'
was the first man wounded. From his
after efforts, his wound proved severe and
painful ; still he performed his various
duties night and day, and is worthy of my
approbation. fSincc dead.3
1 regret that the health of Captain l)c"
Hart, lieutenant-governor, prevented him
from taking an active part in the stirring
scenes I have related, and in which he was
so anxious to participate. Until confined
to his quarters by sickness, he was of great
service to ine in directing the defences of
Guadalupe, and heading a command into
the city to disperse the populace.
I herewith enclose a return of the killed
and wounded, together with the sub
reports Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS GUILDS,
Colonel U. S. A., Civil and Military Governor.
To Capt. H L Scott, A. A. A. G. Headquarters of
the Army, Mexico.
Tie- snbspritx-r will, on the 1st Monday in January next,
"pn-f to public sal. at the marke t in th town of Kayette.
ville. 440 acres timhor nnd tiirpentinr lands. Iviinr on hu-k
creek, 5 mili-s from 'npe Fear, in Cumberland county.
, .aiso. vniunoie negro ninn
"A credit nf six months will he given; purchaser to jritfo
bond and approved security, before a title to the uroixM t v U
made. A. A. McKKTHAN.
Executor to the last will and testament
of .Neill McLaren, dee'd
P.-e. 4. lS47-3t
FLORAL COLLEGE.
THK next Scsfion will commence the firnt Monday of
lanunry 1S4S. I'un. tual attendance at the opening of the
Term i- very tb'Hirnble.
It is the object of the founders of this iuFtitutirm nr.t
only to ive a thorough and an accomplished education,
but to lo it at h comparatively moderate exncnxc
IJojinl. washing and bedding, with tuition in literary
hr.inc he, require from to 47 per Semic.n of live nionthx
The above, with music on the Tiauo and all the ornamental
braiicbep. $75.
There are also Koine contingent cxnensea for nooks sin.
tiouary. Fuel and Lights.
In addition to the 1 11st meters heretofore eranlove.l iUn
.service of the Itev. K. W. Ilaxf man. in th Music depart
ment, have been encased Mr riasKmnn i n.ii...
I'ru-pia. a treutleman of finished cd next inn cm.f v
highest nualilications for teaching Miwic, both instrument
al and vocal.
A set of I'hiloeophical and Chemical Apparatus, will be in
pervice next SeHxion.
With our increaaiiiiK mean and facilities, wc hope mora
fully to merit the patronage ()f our friendH who have alrea
dy favored uh. as well an of those who may bo induced to
make trial of u in time to come.
J. K. McINTOSH, Principal.
400-3 w
December 11, 1817.
A VIED SHAW
CONFECTIONER,
I fa?- jnpt received a supply of new crop B M raining whole
bait aud quarter boxev. .Also, a lot of new crop PRUN r h'
of superior quality, in fancy boxes. Dec. ll-3t Obs. '
Rocky Ford
TI1IS Institution will he open for the reception of Pupil
onthe 1st Monday in January next, under the care of
J. IJ M-( AIXL'M. A. U.. Principal.
;ILP,KRT PA TTKKSO.V. A distant
The S -holatic year will 1 divided into two Sessions
the .,e commencing on the rim of January, aud terminal
inn the .-,t of NovemlHT. The rates of Tuition are V
and f 10 per Session. Uoard can tie had in resrctlbJ T fami '
lies, near the Academy, at ?0 per month rt'itcUblc fal'-
L'ec. 11. 1S47. -
IW-iJW
17ILL BE SOLD
At the Market House in
Fayetteville, on IstJaij'y,
at 12 o'clock, a negro man,
about 28 years of a"-e.
A.M. CAMPBELL, Atic.
I fl 0 1? Any one navi,,K in their
AJ f J possession a velvet aprn
trimmed with Kold lace, belonging to Cross Creek
Lodge No. 4, I. O. O. F., will please send it to
the Lodge lioom. 3
v h,P?eretofore under the firm of
Wa ,?.,S30,vcd on the 4th dayof August
184 Said McRae will endeavor to settle all claims aclinst
said firm, and persons indebted to said firth are umtir'
December 4, 1847.
FRESH NORFOLK
OYSTERS,
v v -ini si- V e r mcawre my store.
W7 PRIOR.