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i' tin i, is ii En EVERY SATUIU)Ar 4 "I In advance, peryear,$2 Not paid in advance, 2 JNot paid until six nionths have expir es, , 300 , - Not paid till the year f niis expired. No subscription received or a less time than a year, uniess ine price be paid in advance. . - tUAKALlhll IS AS IMPORTANT TO STATES . I - xm 350 AS IT IS TO INDIVIDUALS ; AND THE GLORY OF THE STATE IS THE COMMON PROPERTY OF ITS CITIZENS. V " TJE1ZMS OF i ADvznttrxsmcr: " - ... . - . t . One square of twentjr-cha lines or less, for one inser tion, GO cent ; every sub sequent insertion, 30cent except it remairi iu for sev eral months, when it ,ni be charged ft.l fr.. months,-! for three, &e $10 for twe4ve months. . FAYETTEVILLE, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1848. VOL 9 WO. 40. C03IAIISSI0N MERCHANT GENERAL AGENT, WILMINGTON, N. C. , 100,000 Aeres Valuable TIMBER LAND FOR SALE. 1 Subscriber has purchased all the Lands . belonging to the estate of Abram Dubois, d'c'd, lyin; principally in Robeson county, and both sides ot Lumber rirer, the difTerent sur reys containing ovei "OVE HUNDRED THOU SAND ACRES ; a large" part finely timbered, and convenient to Lumber triver, where a large "quantity of Timber is now rafted to the George town market. These lands are very valuable toth forTimbei and Turpentine, for which pur pose a large p;irt is well suited, being in a region where the Turpentine yields more abundantly than any other section of the State. The lands will be sold at a low price, and in quantities to guit purchasers Information respecting the title'can be tibtain- -ed by applying to the Hon. Robert Strange, J. C. Dobbin, Esq., A. A f. Smith. Esq., Attorneys at Law. ; I understand there are many trespassers on these l.unb, to all of whom notice is hereby given that the law will be enforced ag.iinst all such of fenders. Application for any pi it of the lands can be made ta myself, oj to John Winslow, Esq., who will be duiy authorized to make side of the same. THOMAS J. CURTIS. - March 1, 1M5 tf. CCJ- Liberal deduction for large advertisements by the year or six months". TIMBER AGENCY. f fillll' undersigned will attend to the selling . M of Timber in Wilmington; and whenever there is a " ;xlv't" in the market, J. C. Blocker -will give it his perrsonal attention at other times, orders for the sale of Timber will prmpt ly be despatched yp addressing V. & T. Love, who will act in mv absence. If punctuality in making returns will ensure patronage, then they hope to receive a share. , J. C. BLOCKER & CO. i Wilmi.vgtox, Sept 2', 111. 4 19-ly. FIRE AX I) MARINE INSURANCE Tlie Caiutlen Insurance Com- 3 pany of X. J. . NEAR PHILADELPHIA . ipiT0 $100,000. H. L. BUCK LV. Secy. R W. OliDKN, Trn't. H The undersigned. Agent 'f this Compnny. lias received 4 assurances that this Compnny Is conducted by some of the Itfi Mt wealthy and influential Jerseyineu. and is second to .? none in tin- L'nion of the same capital. He will take lire iuni marine risks on as favorable terms as any other C'om- :ftuy J SO. M. ROSE. A -rent. i K.iy.tt.ville. March i. 1S4S. 472-tf FKVER AND AO UK CURED WITHOUT FAIL. I SHAW'S PILLS K re an inl'allible remedy for this disease. Call and pur chase a box of these Pills, if you arc troubled with Fever sud ;'iie. He deems it unnecessary to jrive any of the uuiivroiis testimony he possesses as regards the efficacy of hiii fills, but would request the public to give them a trial. If t hoy do not cure, tho money will be refunded, provided directions are followed. K..r sale at the NEW D11U STORK, under Lafayette Hotel. Hay street. Price. 7-J cents per bo.x. with full directions. .March 1S4S. ' 6m. 4 i 5 f WILD CHERRY AND SARSAPARILLA DR. LE BOY, a Licentiate of the Royal College of Phys icians iu London, having used in hiprirate practice, for a nuuiber of vears. the WILD CHERRY AND SARSAPARILLA. at length made an extract of them, which with other veg etables, lie has combined in one -f the best Pills ever made known t the European Community, and which met the atteution of the American people. They are the most efficacious purgative and tonic yet discovered. THE WILD CHERRY i an exci-llent tonic. pos--ssiiir astringent and aromatic properties, which make it valuable in Dyspepsia, Jauudice. Weakness of the Stomach an J chest. THE SARSAPARILLA -is demulcent, diuretic and soothing, and is riven In Rheu matism. Scrofula, Diseases of the Skin, and to eradicate the tiad etTects of Mercury. In the operations of all other purgative medicines debilitation ami purilication go band in hand : they remove the good, as well as the bad: thus weakening the system, which they were only required to cleanse. and making the cure generally almost 'as bad. and freiruciiily much worse than tho disease. Dr. Lc Roy's fills, on "the contrary, strengthen and tone the system which they purge and purify. And this is their peculiar attribute, and the principal cause of their unrivalled popu larity. P. S. The virtues of the Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry are t'Mi well known to medical men and the community to re.piire further detail. (Sj Price cents per box. For sale by S. J. Hinsdale agent. April S-ly. Best Philadelphia and French Calf Skins, Boot Morocco, Fancy "and Pink Linings JNO. M. HOSE. April l.", 1SJS. 47-tf That beautiful resideuce on Haymouut, for merly belonging to C. P. Mallett. Esq.. near tire residence of .Mr Hale, is offered for sale. It has stables and out-houses of all kinds ; and everything in complete order. This residence is so well knowij, and iu so commanding a site, overlooking the town, that fur ther particulars are unnecessary. Enquire at the Caroli nian Office. June 10. 1S4S. 486-tf. ANOTHER PROOF OF THE EFFICACY OF DR. JAYNE"5j HAIR TONIC This will certify that I was entirely bald for about three years, when I was recommend ed to try Dr Jayne's Hair Tonic. I procured two bottles f Mr Mason, iu Somervill- and using the Tonic forabout fifteen months, my hair came in aU over my head, and, al though not quite as thick as before yet it is constantly j?rowin". This surprising restoration of my hair has excit ted theastonishment of all my acquaintances, and made ue an object of curiosity to many In am now 5o years of age. and have reason to regard the inventor of this matchless Hair Tonic as a public benefactor. .New Germantown, N. J , Nov. S&JMj GULCH NO CURE. NO PAY! -FEVER AND AGUE Jay ne's Ague Fills are wairant ed to cure the worst forms of Kever and Ague. Iho money will refunded in all cases if they fail to cure but they never do fail. Co?-AMONG THE THOUSAND AND ONE MEDI CINES advertised as -certain cures for all pulmonary complaints, Jaync's Expectorant stands alone- Its P-h to public confidence has been paved not with puffs but cures; and the vouehers for its efficacy include an arrary of names which for character and respectability, cannot be (surpassed in this country. Dr. Jayne, being himself a physician, does not profess to perform physicial impossi bilities as for instance, to cure a man whose lungs are like a honey-comb, completely riddled, as it were, by dis eases, but he does. assert, and we belicvt he is borne out by well authenticated facts, that in all diseases of the lungs and chest which are susceptible of cure without miracu lous interference, his Expectorant will restore the pa tient t health. - Prepared only by Dr. D. Jayne, Philadelphia, and sold on agency by S. J. Hinsdale. ' - WANTED! 20,000 Flour Barrel Staves; 10.000 Hoops. ' Jan. ia3i848. GEO. McNEILL Has opened a large and NEW STOCK OF Principally HARDWARE AND CROCKERY. . With a neat assortment ot DRY GOODS, Which he will sell for th lowest price's. Sept. 4, 1847. . . 416-tf. NEW AND CHEAP GOODS. JAMES KYLE HAS just received his Spring supply of DRY GOODS among which are Superfine Cloths and Casshncrcs, Gingham and Calicoes, ' Printed Lawns and Muslins, Irish Linen. Lawns and Diapers. Domestics. 3-4 to 12-4. blch'd and brown, Cotton and thread Lace and Edging, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs, Drab De-Ete and Summer Cloth, Alpacca. cotton and silk warp, Large silk Shawls and dress do. Bonnet, cap and taffeta Ribbons. Leghorn, straw, and other Bonnets, Anker Bolting Cloths. No. 1 to 10. With many other Goods, all of which being purchased by the package for cashr will be offered at reduced prices, by wholesale or retail?" -Fayettcville, March 25, 1848. LIBERTY POINT HOTEL. FAYETTEVILLE, Jf. C- The Subscriber having leased the House formerly known as tlie Jackson Hotel, and more recently as th Oregon Hotel, in the town of Fayetteville. gives notice to the pub lic in general, that it is now open for the accommodation of hoarders and travellers. His table wiil be supplied with tlie best fare which our market affords, nnd his bar room with the most choice liquors 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 c.n. lie hones to train, as well as merit, a share of public patronage Pebruary 19, tS48. TllOS. H. MASSEY. J1GKJVCY OF THE JVEJV YORK CANTON TEA COMPANY. 77 e oldest Establishment in America! THE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been popularly known for many years. This is the largest and oldest U ea Establishment in America. 1 lie riublic have had lull prool of their integrity and responsibility. They possess facilities, in relation to tne l ea i raue, in a very abundant degrew. ana uouotiess, superior- 10 any other Tea Concern in America- Their scrupulous regard to all principles that tend to elevate the character ot a large house, is well understood, and has alreaday secured them a connection, probably, larger inan an oiner ji ea Establishments united, and they conseoucutly are deter mined to sell Tear purer, more fragrant, and perfect for the prices in the aggregate, than any house in the world China excepted, They most zealously mvite the attention ot the in habitants of this town and vicinity to their Agency' where complete assortments are always "on hand; they feel no hesitation in stating that wherever a single trul is made, a very decided preference is given to the celebrated Teas of the CANTON TEA CO. IXf 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, arid quarter pound packages, and purfecHy secured from light and air. SAML. J. HINSDALE. Agent. December 4. 1847. 409-tf. For Dyspepsia it. F. I1IBBARD & CO'S WILD CHER RY BITTERS This preparation is a certain Sedative allaying; nil Nervous - Excitability and calming; Nervous Irritation Palpitation of the Heart Dizziness of the Head Kaintness, and all diseases arising from a Sympathetic Affection of the Stomach, are entirely relieved by a very few doses of these Bitters. - It has already become a favorite with many Me dical Practitioners. Jf ! JUST RECEIVED, A lot of Oranges, Lemons, and Oocoanuts, For sale at PRIOR'S. The Rev- J. N. Malht, who has used it, speaks of it as follows : Brooklyn, Jan. IS 17. 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 effects 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. eenerally known and patronised. Yours. J. NEW LAND MAFFiTT. Tlie Long Island (N. Y.) Farmer, a paper prin ted at Jamaica, L. I. 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 bv their use in Jamaica: M. S. Huntting, James J. llrenton, Charles Welling, Hendrick A. Hendrickson, J. E. Allemand,Mr Manwaring ; Daniel lfigbie, Springfield. Jl-bhnnVs Wild Cherry Bitters. Three obstin ate cases of Fever and Asue, have been cured recently-bv the use of HibbartTs Wild Cherry liit tsrs. " Mr Watts, at Springfield, says that it cur ed'him after other remedies h;;d been tried in vain. B. F. Hibbard's "Bilious Pills, should be taken, say a dose or two, before using the Bitters. Two of these pills are a dose, and are equal to 4 or 6 pills of any other kind. A Mr Ward, of the firm of Gales Stout & Ward of this city says that he has found it very beneficial in a severe attack of fever and ague. The number of persons that have been cured and bene fited in Jamaica alone, would establish the reputa tion of the article. . S. J. HINSDALE Agent for Fayetteville; P. Ft Pescud, Raleigh ; P. J. Brown, Louisburg; B. Howard, Tarboro; Dennis Heart, Hillsboro. . R. F. Hibbard &. Co. 'Js John street, N. Y., sole proprietors. . . - October 117. - - g MEDICINE. Saml. J. Hinsdale DRUGGIST & APOTHECARY, Corner of Market Square, H S on hand a full supply of Freh and Genuine DRUGS, 31erticines and .Chemicals,., Which he offer to Ihyicians and the P"" ' lowest prices. HU Jl<fcht purchased in the northern cities, ana "'.,J"hi front the first laboratories in ,Lond' f P g' r h Paris All the Pharmaceutical compounds sold by S. J. M. are prepared by himself with accuracy. - . -th Medicines sold to go Into the country WJ1U' "J wlUl care and despatch. Feb'5.. 143. BLAKE & BEIGGS MAVE removed to the old stand of James G, Cook, on the south side o Hay street; and one door below H. L. Myrover &, Co.where they are now receiving their Fall and Winter s'upplv oi GOOD S , Comprising a general assortment of Groceries,' Hardware, STAPLE DRY GOODS, CUTLERY, DRUGS, HOLLOW-WRE, &c. &c. Which they offer on - favorable terms, for cash of course to regular customers, as usual or ex change fur country produce. Sept. 25, 1S47. 410-y. Fine Brussels Carpet Bags, " Ingrain " " " Jjadies Satchels, for sale ev R. A. STUART. August 11, 1817. . .. : ON CONSIGNMENT, 300 casks fresh unslackcd Thomastown LIME, for sale by JNO. D. WILLIAMS. -January 13, 1S4S. 165-tf. ftp-Observer. Encourage Home manufactures. 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, G-igs, Sulkies, WAGONS, &c. Which, for elegance of shape and finish, and du rabilitv, will compare with any - made in the U. States." Persons wishing to buy, would do well to call and examine his work, as he lias determined to sell low for cash, or approved nrtes. Having in his employment first rate smiths, lie 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 vear $3 Repairing faithfully executed at short no tice, and on reasonable terms. January 15, ISIS. THE notes and bonds received by me at the dissolution of the firm of Gai dncr & McKethan. which remain, unjiai 1, together will all other evidences of debt held by me. have been lodged with Mr A. McLean, at the Bank of Cape Fear, for collection, and all those IndcbtctLarc requested to make X'ayment as early as possible. C. T. GARDNER. May 27. 1848. 484-tf Dwelling House for Sale or MR A. McLEAX is authorised to sell my Dwelling House anil Lot on Dick street. The House is in good re pair, and in a pleasant situation for a residence, 'i he Lot contains about one and quarter acres of ground, witb goo I Garden. &.C. Besides the inducement of low price, the terms of payment will be made liberal to the purchaser. If there is no immediate prospect of a sale, the property will be rented until the 1st Jan"y next. C. T GARDNER. "May 27; 1848. 484-tf WM. McINTYRE Has received from the north, a large assortment f desira ble Dry Goods, comprising floor oii cloth, matting, carpet ing, window and cnimney shades, house and bordering pa per, hardware, table and pocket knives, spoons, scissors, steelyards, reap hooks, scythe blades, spades, shovels, and forks, coffee mills, sets of weights, Collins" axes, baud hatch ets; coopers', blacksmiths', and carpenters' Tools; round shaves and files; single and double barrel guns; percussion caps; gun Hints; Umbrellas, shoes, bats, pepper, spice ginger, mace, cloves, cinnamon, mustard, table salt, teas, loaf. L-liirifieil and brown Sugars: 20 bbls No 3 Mackerel; 10 h In Is Mess Pork; Bacon, large sides. April 22, 1S4S. 3m No. 3 MACKEREL and No. 1 MULLETS, for sale by May27 1S4S. - JNO. M. ROSE. COME AND TAKE A LOOK. The subscriber has now on hand, and receiving from time to time, a well selected assortment of Goods iu his lino, which will be sold row. - In part as follows : Oold pens, silver pencils and thimbles, spangles, line pocket knives, scissors, razors, steel nut-crackurs. cork screws, dog collars and calls, tweezers, cake cutters, fh hooks, lines and poles, egg boilers, pocket books, purses watch guards, common brejist pins and rings, needles, coral and glass beads, baskets, broomsj 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, tam borines, - harmonicans. picolo flutes, eologne. lavender, rose ind orange water, fancy soaps, ex tracts, cassada.baars, macassar and antique oils, ox mar row, pomatum,' powder and powder puffs, percussion caps, shot, canister powder, baby jumpers. Sue- &c, besides a great' variety of CHILDREN'S TOYS. ' - Also, nutIra isins, figs, dates, prunes, tamarinds, cur rants, citroiyeloves. mace, nutmegs, cinnamon, camphor, ground pepper and ginger, starch, ealarat us, chocolate, sperm candles .pickles, vinegar, lobsters, anchovies. Ouava jelly, chewing and smojeing tobacco, scgars. matches, butter and Bostonc rackers. soda biscuits, crushed and powdered sugar, brown sugar; young hyson, imperial. English break fast, Oolor g; Mohee, and Ninyong Teas: Scotch and ma ceo boy snuff An assrtment of MALEABLLE IRON, for carriage makers ose. - AV.. PRIOR. February 19. 1843. ' HENRY'S MAGNESIA, - For sale by S. J. HINSDALE, JOSEPH S. DUNN offers liis ser- vices as undertaker and builder, te the citizens or others, disposed to contract for building or jobb ing". Terms liberal ' .. .- SALES AT AUCTION. I WILL attend to sales of property of aU kinds, either at my Sales' Room or elsewhere in town. , JNO. M. ROSE, Auct'r. June 10. 1848. From the N. O. Delta. HISTORY OF COL. DOMINGUEZ & THE MEXICAN SPY COMPANY. As the celebrated commander of the Mexican Spy Company is now in ouritjr, the following history of himself and his band will prove interesting. It is from one of the letters of "Veritas,'' the able Mexi can correspondent of the New York. Courier aud Enquirer To understand the character of Manuel Dominguezf the chief of the native Spy Company in the service of the United States, it is necessary to remark that our people, living under an equal and just ad ministration of wise laws, are not well pre pared to judge of such men. They need to be told that wise laws are for the most part unknown in Mexico, and it is still more rare that anything like .justice or equity finds its way into their, administra tion,. The consequence 19 that here, as in other badly governed countries, individuals are forced into employments and positions hostile to the society which not only gives them no protection, but often subjects them to the severest injuries aggravated by every species of insult and outrage. That Do minguez is no common inan any judge of human nature may see by a single glance athisdark and penetrating eye, especially when lighted up by any feeling whatever. That like Lambro he has been stung trom a slave to an enslaver," is almost literally true. He was originally ari honest wea ver, and there is no reason to doubt that had he been protocted in his honest avoca tions, he would have remained an honest and usesul member of society. By thrift and theft he improved his fortunes and became a sort of merchant in a small way, accumulating by industry, ribosas similar fabrics to the extent of many mule loads. His habitual residence was at Puebla, from which place he traded both to the city of Mexico and Vera Cruz. To be brief, Do minguez.,011 one of these commercial adven tures, in which he had embarked his all, and upon which he depended for the sup port of a young and beautiful wife, and an interesting son, a youth of great promise, was waylaid and robbed and by whom? by an officer of the Mexican army, bearing the commission of his Government by a man who habitually received the bounty of his Government, and whose sacred duty it was to defend the right and pAtect the injured. It might be said that one case of such a wrong could never jus tify the vengeance which Dominguez deter mined to take, and this no doubt would be true in our country; but here, this single outrage was but an index of what was daily occurring in all parts of the land, and those who committed the wrongs were the very people who were to determine any question growing our of them which might come up undecrthe law. Of course justice was out of the question. These outrages occurring in all parts of the country had created a body of public enemies, who formed a band, the members of which distributed themselves on-all the highways of the country, having a perfect understanding with each other, and recog nizing each other by signs as secret as those of masonry. Domiuguez placed him self at the head of this band and became, as the truth must be told, the chief of rob bers, and exercised the most absolute com mand over the entire body on the whole route from Vera Cruz to the capital of Mexi co. In this position it must be mentioned, perhaps we might say to his honor, that he strictly forbid murder. He and most of of his 'gang had been despeiled and having no other remedy, they determined to live upon the spoils of others. The system was well known in Mexico, and a multitude of curious anecdotes might be told," illus strating tlie habits of these people, who w ere one day robbing on the highway and the next safely walking the principal streets ol the principal cities, no one daring to point a finger at them. Merchants and others travelling on the highway, gradually came to understsnd these gentlemen of the road, and rarely ventured on it, without first securing an escort from among them, as they alone could furnish a safe conduct through the country. It is a remarkable fact, that, when the American army arriv ed at Puebla, Dominguez was at large in that city, and though perfectly known, the civil authorities dared not arrest him, and he was secretly pointed out to the American commander, Gen. Worth, who, by request, caused his arrest. After a few days, the o-eneraL haying occasion to communicate vvith general head-quarters, then at Jala pa, sent tor the robber chief, in private, and in substance said to him You are in the midst of enemies among yourown people at whose secret instigation you have been arrested. They seek your life you owe them nothing. What is to prevent your serving usr" - Dominguez. J answered 4 Nothing, what do you, wish me to do?" You must bear a letter on the road for me can you do it?" "Give ra the letter it shall go safely wherever you direct it!' The letter was furnished to him, and safely delivered, and an answer brought back. Soon afterwards General Scott arrived at Puebla, and General Worth sent Dcminguez with a note to an officer of General Scott's Staff, recommending him as a safe bearer of despatches. The staff officer (Col. H) had an inter view with Dominguez, .desiring him to go to Vera Cruz with important papers for all the American 'commanders . on the road. I will take' them,' V says. Dominguez. " What will compensate your' says the officer. "1 ask no compensation," says the chief, "pay me what you pleaseI ask nothing." And it is a fact perfectly well authenticated, that he has never asked for a dollar, but has taken whatever has been given him, without examination and with out question. On one ocaasion, indeed, when suddenly ordered with a party of his men upon the roads with despatches, he asked for means to defray his expenses, for, from the time he entered the ser vice of the United States, he adopted the principles of tlie American army, and took nothing on the road without paying for it as he had been most carefully instructed to do. So much for Manuel Dominguez himself; but allusion has been made to a company under his command in our service. This had a very small beginning, and al though it might have been increased some thousands, it has never exceeded one hun dred men that is, in the pay of the United States, though it has been difficult to keep the company down to that number. At first, only five compadres, as they arc called, were taken into pay. These were employed as runners from Puebla. anil by means of them the General-in-Chief was accurately imformed of all Mexican move ments in the towns adjacent to Puebla, ami the high-way was constantly explored, clear into the city of Mexico, at a time when every body passing in ami out Mexi co underwent the most rigid examination. These spies usually entered the city as market people from Chalco, by the way of the canal, selling apples, onions, &c. An American citizen, who had been many years a resident of Mexico offered his ser vices as an interpreter at Puebla. They were accepted. One day he passed and recognized Dominguez, as a man who had robbed him of his money on the highway, and had given him a passport (?) to secure his watch, and some other valuables about his person. The passport was res pected, for, though he was frequently stop ped by members of the gang on different parts of the road, the moment he showed the passport, he was allowed to proceed without molestation. A conversation en sued, which was brought to the notice of the Commander-in-Cnief, and it resulted in the formation of a company of men, to be under command of Dominguez, through whom all business was to be transacted without papers tind without signatures without pledges, and with no security but human nature furnishes to those who know how to direct it. Next to the five en gaged was an addition of twelve made un der the following circumstances: A Maltese by birth, who had learned some little English at Gibraltar, had been sometime in Mexico, and was employed by one of the departments connected with Headquarters. He was a shrewd, ingeni ous, uneducated man of diminutive size, with a pleasant agreeable countenance, in dicating great cleverness and good nature. He was found a curious genius, fond of Mexican toggery, or taggary rather, for he wore a dress in the extreirest fashion for the common sort, covered with silver but tons and a profusion of silver tags, pendant from a small cape andjrumthe cuffs and oth er parts of his dress. Tiiis man being em ployed to look up cofnpefentguides men who knew the roads and by-roads of the country intimated to the staff oflicer, who had Dominguez in charge, that there might be a number of men in prison who were well acquainted with the road, and in all probability some had been lodged there from being a little too free upon it, he sug gested that he had better be arrested and thrown into prison as a criminal, where, in a day or two, he would be able to gain all necessary information. Accordingly it was all arranged, and one day 011 the public plaza, in the presence of a multitude of Mexicans, he was formally arrested by our guard and ordered into prison, then containing about one hundred prisoners, under charge of a Mexican police guard. After a couple of days he was ordered out for examination, produced a list of twelve names of men who had been confined, some for three and five years without trial, on charges of robbery. The General's instruc tions on the subject were asked . for, and he gave authoriiy to release those who were not charged with murder or rape, and who had been confined an unreasonable length of time without trial. The prison rolls were then examined and twelve men were taken out of prison and told the general had inquirer! into their cases that they were unconditionally released that nothing was required of them that they were perfectly free. Dominguez was then put into com munication with tbem, and such a meeting! such embracing! These men had knowa each other before ; that was plain enough. Eternal fidelity to each other was either pledged or renewed 5 and with an allow ance for tlie purpose, they made a merry night of it. These twelve, with the original five, were increased to a hundred by Do minguez himself the whole affair of raising the company being entirely committed to him -in such cases, half-confidence is worse than no confidence. His fidelity has been proved in a multitude9 of instan ces. A curious instance occurred. at Puebla. ' . , . The Government of the State ot Mexico, while the American troops occupied Puebla, was established at Atlixco, about twenty five miles from Puebla. - The Government heard of the release of some Mexican pris oners,and suspecting they might be era ployed bjAlhe; United States, directed a free pardon to be made out for two of the principal men, and enclosed them in a third -letter to Emanuel Dominguez, knowing that he would be acquainted with their whereabouts, and the Government agen charged witb this matter urged Dominguez. to deliver the letters and to use his infiuV ence to induce the men to repair immedij-. ately to Atlixco, and receive the pardon and the bounty of the generously disposed. Mexican Government. Dominguez, al ready in our service unknown to the Mex icans, went immediately .with all the paper to the staff officer, through whom he com, municated with the American General; and smiling at the idea of Mexican generositv left all tlie papers with that officer, who has them yet in safe keeping. Hut the most remarkable instance of fidelity occurred soon after the battle of Molino .del Key While the A.nerican headquarters were Tuscabaya, Santa Anna directed a letter to Dominguez, over.hi9 own signature, countersigned by the Secretary of State, anJ impressed with the great seal of the Republic of Mexico, a translation of which will close this already long communication, MEXICAN REPUBLIC. Palace of the National Government, Mexico, 11th September, 1S47. 5 Office of the Minister of Foreign and Interior Relations. Should one or more of the Poblanos, now in thp service of the North Americans, abjure theiy criminal errors and abandon the flag of an enemy, and at last remembering that they are Mexicans, should they render to their Government and Country a service of importance; such as brine- mirovera coiisiueraoie numDer 01 soldiers and - wagon mules, set fire to enemy's ammunition magazines, or any otner similar service, I olfer them the pardon of their lives, and I will accord them a nrrion for nil i.nt rrima an1 Airllxi.. l J ' , mx. ..I. . T more I will grant them a reward adequate to apy ' service tkey may render the Republic. int aim 01 wnicn l sign these presents, authen-s -treated by the Minister of Relations, and command that it should be stamped with -the Seal of the Supreme Government of the Nation. Signed, L- De SANTA ANNA, tsEAL Countersigned, J. R. PACHECO. This paper was left at the quarters of the company while the company was absent underarms on the 12th ot September, dur-i ing the bombardment of-Chapultepec, the day before the memorable storming of that fortress, and when it was yet to be decided whether the American army would be suc cessful. In that period of uncertainty the letter was delivered to Dominguez by two or three men left at the quarters, who car ried it to him, and handed it to him, amidst the thunder of cannon on both sides. Here was a full pardon and offer of reward, en dorsed by tlie highest authority in Mexico, but Dominsuez did not hesitate an instant. He preferred American to Mexican faith. He immediately rode into Tacubaya and delivered the paper to the staff officer, Col. , his couutenance indicating the most bitter scorn of the hollow and necessitous promises-of one of the most faithless men living, whom he knew too well to trust, Besides a multitude of services rendered by this company as spies, carriers, &c, when it was impossible tot an American to pass through the country, they have furnished escorts for trains to a limited extent and one occasion made a very important cap ture of Gen. Torrejon and Gaoua, with several other officers, and a number of men near Nopaluca, east of Puebla. It has been said that at that time there was great dif ficulty in restraining the Poblanos, fas the campany is called by the Mexicans, having been raised at Puebla,,) but an explanation lms been offered that Gen. Gaona had, on some occasion, caused one of the officers of the con pany to be severely whipped, Trie chief evil suffered from the company, has arisen from the fact that evil disposed Mexicans have been more or less in the habit of assuming the badge of the company, and committing robberies upon their, own people on the credit of the company. Hut tltis trick is now well known, and of late nothing of the kind has happened. It will be the solemn duty of our Govern- . meiit,in the event of peace, to do something for the members of this company, who, whatever may be said of their relations to the Mexican Government, have been faiths ful to us, and have rendered important ser vices which could not have been obtained from any other quarter, or by any other means. . , - ' - ' - , STRAYED From the (subscriber, on the night of the 4th July. Ids. a dark bay ar bl&ek bor.se mule, nine or ten years old, iu good order. Said mulo wa purchased by nie of JUev. Dwight llaye. oi Aufou county, whither (it in fearej) tho mule is tending. " mark recollected Any information relating thereto, lodj ed at the itore f Thoa. J. Johnson t Co , or through ny medium whatever, wiil b thank lully received and duly ai lTtclated. MATTHEW AUTRV. July 8th, 1848. 489-t. ' G(?-Obserer copy 3w. ' " ' S10"ilEWAltB7 " KAN AWAY from the Suhncrib.fr, on the 22d of June. a negro boy by the name of KKD. about 1 year old. Said ngro U very black, about o feet 0 inches high, and bas a very largo forehead. I will gire tho abore reward often dollars for his apprehension and 'confinement fo that I can get him again. It is thought that he will endeavor to fet ta Richmond. V., where be runt from. Letters contain ing information of said boy should be addreaaed to Ka ? etttTiUe, N. C. MALCOM McGREOOR. July 8, 1848. 4S9-tf. " - Q?- Ob-TTfT tf LOOK OUT For a man who calls bluwelf JOHN T. PH LLPS, and saya he came from Brunswick county, - t--; fcrick-layer by trade. Said Fhelpe stole a Horse from my stables, one mile from town. M the Lumberton road, On Friday mora ing. the 30th ult THOS. H. MAS&L.V. July Sth, 1S48. 38S-t - - , At a meeting of the Board of Suparintendants of Com mon Schools, for Cumberland County, on the 20th of Jnne lat. Ordered that the Chairman pay the Districts which . failed to have Common Schools during the past year, fUrl for each school they were then entitled to. In addition to. their respective ratios for the present year, when preperly applied for. Said Districts are supposed t be the follow ing numbers, 14, 15. 17, 20, 23. 27. ZS. 64. CO. C5. 66, and 68 - wm. McMillan, Ch'n. July 8.1843.: 4s9-3t
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