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-. r h a t i Wr v IL. 4 IL III III I SfclW v fll III III 24 U 1 fM . 1 t X. W y A W I w Z- I M J - M m 1MB P IM in l P- "V r m. m 1 . I I I 1 W I V . . I v & III III f .3 oo ! ; it , ; i "CHARACTER IS AS IMPORTANT TO STATES AS IT IS TO INDIVIDUALS I AND THE GLORY OF THE STATE IS TUB COMMON PROPERTY OF ITS CITIZENS." Ived - i - if SATURDAY I . ' - 9 SP3$ t!23 ivance, per ve.ir, ,2 paid in advance, ,t paid until six months luvv expir ed; ;tpaid till the year ,ha expired, ;I?bsubci-iptioii rcce T a less time thin a year, 133 the price he paid in yance. BY WIVI. II. BAYBIE FAYETTEVILLE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1848. VOX. 8-UO. 471. TEn.WS OF AOVZmTZBZNoi: Onesau-re of twenty-ona j lines or its; for tro inser tion, ou cents ; every sua sequent insertion, 30 cents, except it remain in for sev eral months, when'it will be charged $3 for tVo m.nths, 4 ftr hrV, .cf 610 for twelvemonths. flri- Liberal deductions .'or large advertrsientS 'by the.ynar r six months-. ' T , D. & W. McLAUUIX Have just received their lOpring and Summer (biOOBS. nety of st-tple and fancy ices. 529 .Embracing a great iX i i .i :ii ...n ... l Willi. II Iliev will Mil at iuvi jjiiicj. jjond is 17. .J(Q)IEKr (Do JLMJTTJL, . COMMISSION' MERCHANT ;KXI2RAI AGENT, WlfiMI.NtJTOJf, ' c. if 'I 100,000 Acres Valuable TIMBER LAND FOR SALE. II IK SIn'isci iber has pnrcli ;se d all the Lands Abr.im Dubois, dee'd, King p ri n-1 pal ly i:i Kobesoii county, and on both sides of Lumber l iver, the different sur veys conf.iining over ().K HUNDRED THOl S.l At'RES; a large part finely timbered, and convenient to Lumber river, where a large quantity "t Timber is now rafted to the Ceorge town market. These lands are very valuable both for Timber and Turpentine, for which pur pose a lare part is well suited, hein in a region whr the rurp'ntine yields inoie abundantly tb in anv other .seetioii of the State The lands will be sob I at a low price, and in quantities lo suit purchasers. Information respe-ting tlie title can be obtain ed bv applying to'tlie Hn. Robert Strange, J. C. I)..!!iii, Ks., A. A. T. Smith, Esq., Attorneys at Law. I understand there are rnnny trespassers on these lands, to all of whom notice is hereby given that the law will be enforced against all such of fenders. Application for any part of the lands can be made to mv It, or to John Winslow, Esq., who will be dulv authorized to make s. le of the same. THOMAS J. CURTIS. March 1, IS 15. tf. I CjAVE PBiV.R; Xi-A'Pj FOR SALE. rifllll- Subscriber, desirous of changing his JUL business, now offers for s le his FARM, in this county, on the east side of Cape Fear, imme diately ou'the river, to .' miles from the Clar endon" ISridge, containing ".! acres; the greater part of the tract is very rich bottom land, though a portion of good ridges suitable for cotton, to bacco and wheat. There is enough of open land (say -20U acres) to work 10 to 15 h.inds,and is now in a tiae state of cultivation. There is a ery tiae barn, and besides feed room and double set of stables, with cribs, kitchen, &.C, as well located as any on the Cape Fear. The terms for payment can lie made very ac connnod ttlng. I mi. on the premises everv day, and will be d to show it to any one wishing to purchase. V. S. LA 1 I A. Aug. 117. -flo-tf. gla NOW FOR THE CLOTHING! In Art-v's lluiMings, on ;illesiie Street. flHK cheapest assortment J- in Favetteville. Consisting IV 1 ever onercu of tine dress co:;ts, frock coats, vests and pantaloons, ot oil ue- .-fi!iti4ins suit. i Ie in mice lo an iureiia-i Stocks. siis,ae:idei-s, haudkerchiets, lars, ice. lie assures those who wish toiuirchnse these clothes are as well made as any article ?hirts, cel- that ot the kind in the country. Any person who buys I hi anv bill of goods fromhim, which do not prove as L'ood as represented, are at liberty to return them, as he has taken pains in Phil idclphia to tliem up himself, and lie flatters hit nem up is as good as any one's, Sept. is, s, 7. I. hia to make aself his taste SAMSON. 1 1 t r. TIMBER AGENCY. T - I HE undersineil will attend to the selling ofTimlur in Wilmington: and whenever there is a dut " in the market, .1. C. lUocker will iive it his personal attention at other times, orders for the sale of Timber will prompt- 1 be desp itched liy addressing W. &. 1 . Lovt who will act in my absence. It punctuality in in .Lin returns will ensure patronage, then they hopr to rei-eive a share. J. C. 15 LOCKER & CO. Wii.minctov. Sept -25, 11". lU'-ly. NEW STORK AND NEW QOOBS. I.. 3 i'. KEL LA U would announce to ih.- . iti.i-ns of Kavi-ttevilli- an ! Mirmuniliiisr country that he has (-m-.l a'clore nil Hay sir- t. one tloor oast of lr T. S. l.uit, rh.h wlu ri-he is now rici-ivii) his Met k f J)rv (iouils. (troceries. Uanlwaie, Cut- fery, Crockery, (llass, Paints, Oils, live StutVs, &c. &c. will s.t-11 low fLr I'asb. nr txcluuigc for country Which )i 'riiicc. n oiiiLmt IS. 1SI7. 4"tVCra : K Has openctl a large and NEW STOCK OF Principally HARDWARE AND CROCKERY, W ith a neat assortment ot DRY GOODS, Inch he will sell lor the lowest prices. ' Sept. I, 1-5 17. 4 to- tf. ' fP o E. GLOVER eiTctl a New stock of ( Jooiis in listing of Ciolii and SilTcr Watchc? of all kinds; IJoldCI aiul Krvg ; ollaul Silver Spectacles; Uold and S f Thiml.le ; Ciold and Silver Pencils ; Breast Pius and BLAKE & BRIGGS MAVE removed to the old stand of James G. Cook, on the south side of Hay street, and one door below H. L. Myrover &. Co.Ji where they are now receiving their Fall and Winter supply of GOODS, Comprising a general assortment of Groceries, Hardware, STAPLE DRY GOODS, CUTLERY, DRUGS, HOLLOW-WARE, &c. &c. Which they offer on favorable terms, for cash of course to regular customers, as usual or ex change for country produce. Sept. -25, 1S17. -110-y. li For Dyspepsia F. Hllili ARl) & CIVS WILD CHER RY BITTERS. This preparation is a certain Sedative allaying idl i"rvous Excitability and calming Nervous Irritation Palpitation of the Heart Dizziness of the Head Faintness, and all diseases arising from a Sympathetic Affection of the Stomach, are entirely relieved by a very few doses of these Hitthrs. It has already become a favorite with many Me dical Practitioners. The Rev- J. N. Maffit, who has used it, speaks of it as follows : Brooklyn, Jan. 1S-17. Gentlemen ; Having suffered for years from the effects of sedentary habits and close applica tion to study, 1 was induced to try your prepara tion of Wild Cherry. Its beneficial eflects were soon apparent, and I take great pleasure in re commending it as an excellent medicine especia lly adapted to excitable temperaments, and one that should be generally known and patronised. Yours. J. NEWLANO MAFFITT. The Long Island (N. Y.) Farmer, a paper prin ted at Jamaica, L. I. gives the names of person in that vi 11 ige 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. Rrenton, Chailes Welling, Hendrick A. llendrickson, J. E. Allemand, Mr Manwaring ; Daniel Highie, Springfield. IlibbfircTs Wild Cherry Bitters. Three obstin ate cases of Fever and Ague, have been cured re cently by the use of Hibbard's Wild Cherry Bit ters. Mr Watts, at Springfield, says that it cur ed him id'ter other remedies had been tried in vain. li. F. Hibbard's Bilious Pills, should be taken, s .y a dose or two, before using the JJitters. Two of these pills are a dose, and are equal to 4 or 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 in a revere tenclc of nn r and " aeue. "'The number of persons that have been curteu ami bene fited m Jamaica alone, would establish the reputa tion of the article. S. J. HINSDALE Agent for Fayetteville; P. F Pescud, Raleigh; P. J. Brown, Louisburg; B. Howard, Tarboro; Dennis Heart, Ilillsboro. R. F. Hibbard & Co. OS John street, N. Y., sole proprietors. Oct-her 9, 1M7. 1500 lbs Fresh Candy, Just received at Dec IS. II. ERAMBERT S WAGGON ! A Virgiuia built road Waggon, for sale by FcVy 5. CJKO. McNEILL DENTISTRY. S. S. GILCHRIST, DENTAL SURGEON, Informs the citizens of Fayetteville and vicinity, that he has located in Fayetteville for the purpose of attending to his profession. lie has opened an office adjoining the Lafayette Hotel, where he will be ready at all times to wait on those who may favr him with a call. Dr. tJilchrist having had a successful practice for the last six years, natters himself that he can give general sat isfaction. Ladies attended to at their residences if requested. January 1, 1848. , 40o-3m. WM. G. MATTHEWS HAS removed from Green street to the North sida of Hay street, (in the Hybart buildings.) one door above Wm C James Co, where he would be glad to see his old custom ers and the public generally, who are in want of CHEAP OOODS. both in the Dry Ooods and the Grocery line. Feb'y 5, 1848. 408-tf MEDICINE. Saml. J. Hinsdale DRUGGIST & APOTHECARY, Corner of Market Square, HAS on hand a full supply of Fresh and Genuine DRUGS, iticcliciiics and Chemicals, Which he offers to rhysicifls and the public at the lowest prices. His medicine's aie bf the best quality that can be purchased in tire northern cities, and his chemicals are from the fitst laboratories in London. Philadelphia, and Paris All the Pharmaceutical compounds sold by S. J. H. are prepare by himself with accuracy. Medicines sold to go into the country will be put up with care and despatch. " Fcb'y a. 1848. CHEAP WATCHES And .Jewelry, 1 Wholesale and IicUiiL At the PhUaiefcphta. Watch aivA Jewelry Store, No. 96 North Se cond street, corner of Quarry, (iold Lever Watches, full jew elled. 18 CUT. C&iMJS. $33 oo Silver do. full jewelled, 18 00 Silver do. 7 jewels. 16 00 Silvor lepine watches, jewel'd $11 Fine silver Speeta Quarters, good quality, 7 cles. 1 50 Imitation, 5 Gold Bracelets 3 00 Gold Spectacle, 7 Ladies gold pencils 1 75 Silver Tea Spoon Pel, 5 Gold Pens, with Pencil and Silver Holder, 1 00 Gold Finger Rings 37J cents to $80. Watch Glasses, best quality, plain. 12 cts.; Patent 18; Lunet 25. other articles in proportion. All goods warranted to be what they are sold for. On hand some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepines. still lower than the above prices. O. CONKAD. Jeweller and Manufacturer of Silver Ware, Watch Maker and Importer of Watches Constantly oh hand, a tare assortment of all articles Usually kept in similar establishments, of good quality and fashionable styles. February 5, 184S 2m State of X. Carolina CumtCiland county In Equity. John Darroch vs. Malconi McFherson. Administrator of Will. Mclntryre, dee d. The Bill filed alledjres that complainant is the next of kin and distributee of defendant's intestate, and prays for an account and distribution, and for au injunction re straining defendant from collecting the balance dne upon a decree of this Court in his favor vs. Datjd Gillis and Angus Kay. It appearing upon affidnvit that the defendant is ot an inhabitant of this State; notice is hereby given by order of his honor, M F. Manly, for six weeks in the North Carolinian, a newspaper published in the town of Fayette ville. enjoining the defeudant. his agent and attorney, from proceeding to oollect any amount due upon the said decree, until the further order of this Court; and the said defend ant is rsqtlircd to appear at the next term of our said Court of Equity, to Ik- held for the county of Cumberland at ttle Court Hounr in Fayetteville. on the Oth Monday after the 4th Monday in March next, then and there to plead, an 1 iwCT. or demur to the said Bill, or tbe same will be taken pro conff .o and set fur hearing ex parte. Notice is also given to the defendant. Maleom TcPhemon. tht tm tile 23d day of February instant, at the house of John Ray. sen., in Cumberland county, the complainant will proceed to take the depositt!S of John Ray and Kffie McGill. de benesse. to be read in evidence in this cause. Witness. Arcu'd A T Smith. Clerk and Master of our said Court of Equity at otBcc. th Stfti day of February? 1848. ARCH'D A T SMITH, C. M. E. N FeVy 12, i$43 4C9-6t dv $5 25 " FOR RENT, The STORE m Market Square, now occupied by H. H. Ellis. Possession given on the 12th of February. Inquire at Bell's Book Stre. January 22. 1848. 466-tf OOLONG SOUCHONG TEA. More of this superior Black Tea. for sale by February b. 1S4S. SAMUEL J HINSDALE Ladies7 Curls. A fine selection of fine and colors, at February 5. 1848. CURLS for ladies, of all shades H. ER AM BERT'S. GARDEN SEED. From Long Island, a large assortment, warranted of tbe growth of 1847. for sale at 6 cents per paper February5. 1848. by S J HINSDALE Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, DTe-stuffs. Brushes. Soaps. Perfume WANTED ! 20,000 Flour Barrel Staves ; Jan. 15, 184S. 10,000 Hoops. geo. McNeill Has just received a New stock of Goods In his line. cn- nains Silver d Fin ger Rings of all kinds; Lockets; Studs; Bracelets; Sleeve Buttons; Butter Knives; Silver Combs; 8te. c; together U. -with a general assortment of Goods: all of which will be . sold CHEAP. EDWIN GLOVER. January 15. 1848. 4oo-tf. ON CONSIGNMENT, 300 casks fresh unpacked Thomastown LIME, for sale by V JNO. D. WILLIAMS. lt '-nuary 15, 1S4'4. 165-tf. gj- Observer. .IGEA'CY OF THE JVEIV YOTtK CANTON TEA COMPANY. The oldest Establishment in America! THE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been popularly known for many years This is the largest and oldest Tea Establishment in America. The public have had full proof ul'llieir integrity and responsibility. They possess facilities, in relation to the Tea Trade, in a very abundant degreti. and doubtless, superior to any other Tea Concern in America- Their scrupulous regard to all principles that tend to elevate the character of a large house, is well understood, and has alreaday secured them a connection, probably, larger than r11 other Tea Establishments united, and they conseifuently are deter mined to sell Tear purer, more fragrant, and perfect for the priees in the aggregate, than any house iu the world China excepted. They most zealously invite the attention of the in habitants of ibis town and vicinity to their Agency' where complete assortments are always on hand ; they feel no hesitation in stating that wherever a single tral is made, a very decided preference is giveu to the celebrated Teas ofthe CANTON TEA CO. XJ Reader . make the experiment ! Subject in all cases to be returned of not approved of. These superior teas are put up in one pound, half pound, and quarter pound packages, and purfectiv secured from light and air. SAML. J. HINSDALE. Agent. December 4. 1S47. 4:9-tf. State of North Carolina Kobesoii couuty 71 Equity. William A 1 ford vs. John W. Alford. Wiley Alford. War ren A Iford. Jacob Alford. David W. Paul. Samuel Taul. Eli Deas. John Q. Fulmore, Alexander Blue, James Ful niore and John Dickerson. Original Bill. The complainant in this case maketh oath that the de fendants, James Fulmore and John Dickerson. reside be yond the limits of this State: the said James Fulmore and John Dickerson are therefore hereby notified to be and ap pear before the Judge f the Court of Equity, fo lie held for the county of Robeson, at th-e Court House in Lumber ton, on the fourth Monday in March next, and then and there plead, answer or demur to complainant's bill, other wise the same will be taken pro coufesso as to them, and set for hearing ex parte. Witness, Richard C. Rhodes. Clerk and Master of the Court of Equity of Robeson county, at office in Lumber ton, the 24th day of January. A. D. 1S4S. RICH D C. RHODES. CM. E. Jau-y 29. 1848. 407 -6t. pr adv $3 25. State of X. Carolina-Cumberland. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions December Term 1 847. Archibald Patterson, in support of the Will of Daniel Patterson, dee'd., Versus. Angus McRae. James Murphy and wife Sarah. John S. Harrell and wife Lovcdy, and Shockley Gibson and wife Lcasy. Issue. Devisavit vel non. It appearing to the Court that the defendants. Jas MUr phv and wife. John S. Harrell and wife. Shockley Gibson attd wife, are not inhabitants of this State, it is therefore ordered that publication be made for six weeks in the North Carolinian, that they personally appear at our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, to be held for the county of Cumberland at the Court House in Fayetteville. on the first Monday in March next, and shew cause, if any they have, why the aforesaid paper writing shall not be admit ted to probate as the last Will and Testament of Daniel Patterson, dee'd. Witness, John McLaurin. Clerk of our said Court, at of fice, the first Monday of December, A. D. 1847, and 72d year of American Independence. JOHN McLAURlN. January 15, 1843. 465'6t. . J' COME AND TAKE A LOOK. The subscriber has now on hanvt. and receiving from time to time, a well selected assortment of Goods in his line, which will be sold low. In part as follows : Gold pens, silver pencils and thimbles, spangles, fine pocket knives, scissors, razors, steel nut-crackers, cork screws, dog collars and calls, tweezers, cake cutters, fish hooks, lines and poles, egg boileis. pocket bocks, purses, watch guards, common breast pins and rings, needles, coral and glass beads, baskets, bYWms; hair, flesh, tooth, comb and shoe brushes: pocket, dressing, side, tuck, and chil dren's round combs; card baskets, conversation and play ing cards, pipes, snuff boxes, violin strings, battledores, violins, flutes, tambrtrines, harmonicans. picolo flutes, cologne, lavender, rose and orange water, fancy soaps, ex tracts, cassada. bears, macassar and antique oils, ox mar row, pomatum, powder and powder puffs, percussion caps, shot, canister powder, baby jumpers. See c. besides a great variety of CHILDREN'S TOY'S. Also, nuts, raisins, .figs, dates, prunes, tamarinds, cur rants, citron, cloves, mace, nutmegs, cinnamon, camphor, ground pepper and ginger, starch, salaratus. chowrdatx:. f pernt iiAmilesv pitekles. vine, lobsters, anchoYlfcs, tiuaVa jelly, chewing and smoking tobacco, segars. matches, butter and Boston crackers, soda biscuits, crushed and powdered sugar, brown sugar; young hyson, imperial. English break fast, Oolong, Mohee, and Ninyong Teas; Scotch and macco boy snuff. An assortment Of MALEABLLE IRON, for carriage; W. PRIOR. Encourage Home Manufactures. HORSES, WAGGONS, AND:St3LkY, If not previously disposed of at private sale, will be sold at the Market House in this place, on Thursday of next County Court, an improved tract of L AND. 3 miles from town, on the Murchison road, containing 150 acres, a part of which is cleared and under cultivation; a Saw Mill with Hotchkiss improved water wheal; Grist Mill on most ap proved plan. This place is admirably adapted to a summer residence, being a healthy location -nd supplied with pure spring water; anJ it eligibly sithate for a Factory . At same time will be sold, one Timber Waggon- two road Waggons; four Horses; Sulky, ploughs. Sic. ' For further particulars, ai ply to Wir T Nott. John Cook, or - - A. MVCAMPBELL Feb y 12. 154S , . -- , v A. A. McKETHAN "Will continue ,to carry on the business of the late firm of Gardner and McKethan, in all its branches.- He has now on hand, and intends to keep, a general 'assortment, consisting of 'carriages, barouches, Buggies, Gigs, Sulkies, WAGONS, &c. Which, for elegance of shape and finish, and r.u rabilitv, will compare with any made iu the U. I States. Persons wishing to buy, would do well to call and examine his work, as he has determined to sell low for cash, or approved notes. Having in his employment first rate smiths, he is prepared to do any iron work in the above line, on moderate terms. He warrants all his work to be of good and faithful workmanship and materials, for one year. 8Qf" Repairing faithfully executed at short no tice, and on reasonable terms. January 15, 14. THE FOLLOWING EXTRACTS fromj letters, show that Dr Jayne's Medicines are universally esteemed Messrs Dyer &. Co.. Middletown. Conn., says Will you please to send us some more of your Sanative Pills, as we are out. Please send them as swon as you can. as they are in great demand. Dr E. De Witt, Elyria. Ohio, says Your Expectorant stands high in the estimation of all who have used it. In deed the same may be said of all your Medicines left with me. so far as they have come into notice. Dr De Witt is a Physician of high standing in Lorain Co. Smith T. Price. Morristown. Ohio, savs i our Mediciues Jtell welL and are in high repute here. Tbe Sanative Pills are very highly esteemed. WiUington. Ashland. Ohio. says. May 3. 1845 The Ex pectorant and Vermifuge is now selling very fast. The Pills arc principally sold. I want a new supply of all your articles. Wm Mcintosh. Beverly, Ohio. March. 1845. says Tour Medicines so far have proven excellent remedies for the diseases they are recommended for. The Senative Pills and Vermifuge in particular. Ellis Minshall. Easton. Ohio Dec. 22, 1S45. says Tour Sanative Pills are an excellent Family Medicine. The Ague Pills I think a good article. Thompson Graham. Mercer, Pa., says VourMedieiucs are highly valued here by all who have used them. Dr John G. Schmidt, Woodstock, Va.. says Vou will please send me some more of your Expectorant. Tour valuable Medicines are selling well .particularly the Expec torant and Sanative Fills. Mr C C Wick. Wayne. Ohio, says Tour Pills and Ver mifuge are giving good satisfaction and are doing wonders here. Prepared only by Dr D Jayne. Philadelphia, and sold on agency by S J Hinsdale. 46!) St WAS COMMITTED to the jail of Cumberland county ttta the 14th lns..nvgttt Wan calling himself William. He .is five feet 84 inches high, of a dark ehesnut com plexion, and well built. He has high cheek bones, and face very tapering towards the chin ; appears to be be tween 35 and 40 years of age. He says he belongs to a negro trader named Temnleman. of Richmond, Va., ami was purchased by Templeman of Robt. Richardson Had on when taken up a black wollen coat, and light blue pan taloons, and black hat. William is an intelligent 'looking and apparently well disposed negro. The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come for ward ,identify his property, pay charges and take him away or he will be dealt with as the law directs in such cases. Feb'y 19, 1848. WM. L. CALLAIS, Jailor. 100,000 well burnt Ji KICKS, extra size, now ready for delivery. Apply to Feb'y 5. 48-6t WM G MATTHEWS T LIBERTY POINT HOTJEIL. . C FAYETTEVILLE, JT. The Subscriber having leased the House formerly known as the Jackson Hotel, aud more recently as the Oregon Hotel, in the town of Fayetteville. gives notice to the pub lic in general, that it is now open for the accommodat ion of boarders and travellers. His table wiil be supplied with the best fare which our market affords, and his br room with the most choice liquors1 In short, every exertion will be made to render his patrons 'comfortable. Particular at tention will be paid to horses of those who may favor him with a call. From his determination to please all. if he can. he hopes to gain, as well as merit, a share of public patronage THOS. H. MASSE Y. February 19, tS48. - - "-' LETTER FROM GENERAL. TAYLOR. The following is the letter of Gen Tay lor to the Secretary of War, communicat ed to the House of Representatives on Fri day, in compliance with a resolution of that body. An abstract of this letter was given in our Congressional report, but be lieving that the letter itself will be accept able to our readers, we give it entire : Headquarters Army ot Occupation, Agua Nueva, March 3, 18J; Sir not say thatl am not in the habit of writing tor the newspapers. The letter was a lj miliaV one, written rttfltiold military friend, with whom I have for many years inter changed opinions on professional subjects. That he should think proper, under anv circumstances, to publish it-, could not have been foreseen by riVe. In the absence of proof that the publica tion was made with my authority or knowl edge, I may be permitted to say that the quotation in your letter of the six hundred and fiftieth paragraph of the superseded regulations of 1825, in which the terms mischievous " and disgraceful " are employed to characterize certain letters or reports, conveys, though not openly, a measure of rebuke which, to say the least, is rather harsh, and which many think not warranted by the premises. Again; I have carefully examined the letter in question, and I do not admit that it is obnoxious , to the objections urged in your communica tion. I see nothing in it which, under the same circumstances, I would not write again. To suppose that it will give the enemy valuble information, touching our past or prospective line of operations, is to knoNv very little of the Mexican sources of information, or of their extraor dinary sagacity and facilities in keeping constantly apprized of our movements. As to m.y particular views in regard to the general polity to be pursued towards Mexico, I perceive by the public journals that they are shared by many distinguished statesmen, and also in part by a conspicu ous officer of the navy, the publication of whose opinions is not perhaps obstructed by any regulations of his Department. It is difficult then to imagine that the diffusion of mine can fender any peculiar aid to the enemy, or especially disincline him to enter into negotiations for peace" In conclusion, I would say that it has given me great pain to be brought into the position in which I now find myself with regard to the Department of War and the Government. It has not been of my own seeking. To the extent of my ability, and the means plated at my disposal I have sought faithfully to serve the country by carrying out the wishes and instructions of the Executive. But it cannot be con cealed that since the capitulation of Mon terey the confidence of the Department, ni & to much te .r- ot tTre fresiocnt. has been gradually withdrawn, and my con sideration and usefulness corresponding- a . ih-ta 1 r ly uimimsneu. me apparent determina tion ot the llepartment to place me in an attitude antagouistical toihe Government has an apt illustration in the well known fable of iEsop. But I ask no favor, and I slu ink from no responsibility. While entrusted with the command in this quarter I shall continue to devote all my energies tQythe public good, looking for my reward to the consciousness of pure motives and the final verdict of impartial history. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedi ent servant, Z. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. U S. A , commanding. Hon. W. L. Marcy, Secretary of War, Wasl owlns I have had the honor to receive your communication of January 2r, enclos ing a newspaper slip, ami expressing the regret of the Department that the letter copied in that slip, and which was address ed by myself to Major-General Gaines, should have been published. Although your letter does not convey the direct censure ofthe Department or of the President, yet, when it is taken in con nexion with the revival of a paragraph in the regulations of 1825, touching the pub lication of private letters concerning opera tions in the field, I am not permitted to doubt that I have become the subject of ex ecutive disapprobation. To any expres sion of it, coming with the authority ofthe President, I am bound by my duty, and by my respect for his high office, patiently to submit ; but, lest mv silence should be construed into a tacit admission of the grounds and conclusions set forth in your communication, 1 deem it a duty which I owe to myself to submit a few remarks in reply. 1 shall be pardoned for speaking plainly. In the first place, the published letter bears upon its face the most conclusive evi dence that it was intended only for private nerusal.aud not at all for publication. It was published without my knowledge, and contrary to iny wishes. Su.rely, 1 need injrton. The whig papers publish the fo as the fable referred to, and make the ac companying remarks : THE WOLF AND TUB LAMH. One hot sultry Iav, a wolf and a iamb happen ed to come just at the same time to uon(Ii their thirst in the stream ot a brook that fell tnmlilinir down the side of a rocky mountain. The wolf stood upon the higher, ground, and the lrwih at some distance below him. However, the wolf having a mind to pick a quarrel with the Limb. asked him what he meant by disturbing the vi ter, and making it so muddy that he could not drink? and. at the s:ime time demanded sat isf.ir- tion. The lamb, frightened at this threatening charge, told h im in a tone as mild as possible, that with humble submission, he could not con ceive how that Cotlld be. since tbe water winch he drank ran down from the wolf to him. and therefore could not be disturbed so far ur stream. Re that as it may, replies the wolf, vou area rascal, and I have been told that yon used ill lansuage concerning me behind my back, about hnlf a year ago. Upon mv word, savs the 1-unb. t lie time vou mention w:i-s before I was born. The wolf, finding it to no purpose to argue anv lonaer against truth, fell into a irreat passion, snarling and foaming at tbe month as if h h d been mad ; and drawing near to the lrrili, sirrah, savs he, if it were not von, it was vour father, ind that is the sime. So he seize ! the poor in nocent helpless thins, tore it to pieces, and made a meal of it. The moral subjoined to this fable goes on to say that "when cruelty and injustice are armed with power, and determined on oppression, the strongest pleas of inno cence are preferred in vain, and nothing is more easy than finding pretence to crimi nate the unsuspecting victims of tyranny. ii r i "' . x nis is excenenny in point. Again: ' How many of the degenerate, corrupt and arbitary governments," exclaims the moralist, with which the civilized world has been disfigured, have exercised their vengeance upon the honest and virtuous, who have dared in bad times to speak the truth!" HAYS' MEN IN MEXICO. The Indiana Register gives a series of very interesting letters from Col. Oumont, ofthe 1 ndiana Volunteers. The following is an exceedingly graphic and interesting description of the entrance ofthe famous Texas Rangers into the city of Mexico: I was about telling you how the Rangers came to town. They rode some side ways, some standing upright, some by the reverse flank, some faced to the rear, some on horses, some on asses, some on mus tangs, and some on mules. Here they came, rag-tag and bobtail, pell-mell, helter skelter. The head of one covered with a, slouched hat, that of another with a tower ing cocked hat, and a" third. bare-headed whilst twenty others had caps made of th skins of eveiy. variety r witd and Vaine' beasts. The dog, the cat the bar, the coon, and the wildcat, had for this all fa! len a sacrifice, a w illing sacrifice, oh tlie express condition that not one hair of their tails should be touched; that kt Ra,y..I supposed must have been on this condi tion, for each cap had a tail hanging tc it and the -very tail, too, 1 am keen It swear, that bejujtred to the original ownlf ofthe hide. His tail is stll where nature placed and will there remain. But I am wander ing. The subject -upon which I started was the Texas RangerSv and 1 am on the subject of coons. To returtU A hoblef set of felluws than these same Texan, tatterdemalions never unsheathed a swofrA in their country's cause or ottered up their lives on their country's altar. Young and vigorous, kind, generous, and bfaVe tlie.y have purposely dressed themselves in sucH a garb, as to prove to the world at a glance that they are neither regulars hbr vblun1-'. teers common, but Texas Ratigets-as Tree" unrestrained as the air they breathe, or the deer in their own native wild wood.' Many condemned them on sight, for the world'is prone to judge ft mail by his -coat But by correct deportment and marked propriety, during their stay at this place, they won rapidly upon the esteem of those who had condemned them in ad vance. "Before they left, they atcothpanled Gen. Lane to Matamoros, and fought tlmt battle, and as usual came oft first best, with the loss of but one man. 1 have described the entrance of Hays' regiment into this town, and will now tell a little of what took place on their arrival at the city of Mexico Hays' men entered the CltV ol thtt Afctecs and approached the llalls td the Montezumas, as at this city, the subjects of universal curiosity. The sides of thtt streets were lined with spectators of every hue and grade, from a Major General of the North American army tn a Mexican beggar. Quietly they moved along. Not a word was spoken. They seemed lilt conscious that they were the observed of all observers. The trees in IheW Own na five forests would have attracted as much of their attention as they seemed to bestoiv upon any thing around tlieitn They seeio ed to say, Ve have seen men, and been in cities before.' The difference between their entry into the city aud that which t now describe was a mere freak oT theit own. It is said that a real gentleman U as much at home in one place as another iu the bear-dance and the hoe-doMI, its well as in the King's palace. In each place, they acted their part well. In this, it was to play the part of a bull at a fair to show more couruge thatl conduct. There, as the sequel proves, ifwas to show both courage and conduct. This, with them, was to be the bear-dunce, and the other the King's palace. After entering the city, they had pro cceded some distance without being molest etl; but the temptation at length became too great. for a Mexican to withstand, aud one standing upon the side walk threw a stone at the hemro'f one of the .''Ringers. As usual with the Mexicans, he overshot the mark, and took off the cap instead of the head of his intended victim. Never was a guilty act more instantly punished It was the last stone he ever threw for quicker than thought, a flash was seen, a report was heard and the olfetttler fell dead. The Ranger quietly replaced the pistol in his belt, reclaimed his cap, and rode on. F.re long, another atone was thrown, and another greaser launched Into eternity. During all this time, no noise was heard, no disturbance was perceivable the column never halted, and the t'anks were not broken. Information soon reached Scott that two Mexicans were killed as Hays entered the citv Having exerted himself to sup press all disorder and prevent alt outrages) the commanding general was extremely wrothy, and despatched an order for Colt llavs to appear instantly before him. 1 ri five minutes a tall, gentlemanly youtitf man stood before the commander-in-chief ol tlie American army, and accompanying the word with tlie proper salute, thus ad dressed him : 'I sir, atn Col. Hays, com mander of the Texas Rangers, and report myself to you in accordance with an Ordei just received. Gen. Scott replied: I have been informed, sir, that since the arrival ot your command in this city, two Mexicans have been killed. I hold VOUi sir, responsible for the acts of your men 1 will not be disgraced, nor shall the army a- . I I . , . oi mv country oe, oy sucn outrages l require you, sifj to say whether my infor mauon is correct, ana it so you win render me a satisfactory explanation.' Your information,' replied Col Hays, is'correct, General. The Texas Hangers are not in the habit of being insulted with out tesenting it. They did kill two Mexi cans as I entered the city, and I, sir, .am willing to be held responsible for it.' The manner in which this was said, and the whole bearing and deportment of Col. Hays was so sincere, frank and manly, that none could have doubted his own belief that his men had done right. Tlie Gener al's wrath began to abate, ami desiring the Colonel to be seated, he requested a full statement ofthe facts They were detaii ed to him."
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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