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ft t '5 n i 'H -"1 I; :; it'll TOtmTHOF JHW ? t&wf frrapenlence if ' rJ; . AJosTcarr, MixkxvV 41847. : L cannot let the 4MQcf July faes-wlthout rod, tin a short epistle, wven though I "have no news tucafnsHoic&reifk ia only for the grandeur of writing from tba heart of Mexico on ihie memo rable tSay -the anniversary of our independence. Then we were in poaseaeion of a little cluster of colonies huddKrf together asHf for self-protection; jtad now oar BagtrhiraphanUy .waves . orerah farthermost shores of the continent Perhaps by this lime Gen., Scott has. planted that same flag nveHne halls of the Capital City of Mexiccv Eveo the item beaks of the Sierra Mad re, rear- " fnj their proud beads bondreda and hundreds of feet above o. aod seemiogty forming an lmpBf trable barrier to bur prcgresaVami saying, thus -arehalt thou go, tad no father, evsn they bear '"the "proud emblem of our- country. "Yes the tallest peak of the Caroanche Saddle Peak, a spar of thw Sierra,' tears aloft the bright stars and .- stripes, t They were reared tbie day about noon by JJeot.O,Regao;fJh M.iasachutetti tolun teerav who went op with s, imal! party fort he ex press purpose. They started at noon on Prday, .aad each night afnee the!? camp-fires hare been visible on the mountain's aide. The Ware of :-heif ro-tiight fire la now just . visible part , way down the mountain, announcing that they are on btf return and will "probably be here in tifoe to participate iri the festivities of to-morrow. The height of the mountain, is about 2700 feet, and the ascent very tiresome and laborious ; one party of Americana only hare accomplished the feat be fore. The flag hat, been perceptible to the nak ed eye nearly all the afternoon. (t "Uoktskkt,. Mexico, July 6, 1847. The celebration is orer, an4 without auy acci dent, a rare thing fur a Fourth of July, and every ih'og went off pleasantly and agreeably, to all , coucerwcoW The morning of the 5th-waa cloudy and porteoded xain, but the bright sun soon d im pelled ihe heavy mist that clang to the mountain's aide, and ere noon the heavene were aa clear and bright aaa lovely woman's smile." Early in the ioseoooa the American ensign was displayed from the Governor a quarters and the Spanish fig trom . the reside oce of the Spanish Consul nearly oppo- sire: ?uThe five companies of Massachusetts Vol. . uoteers were aasembled, all.burthe guard, with the eoIorsf the regiment presented them by the Governor of thfr Stat, and a little after 9 o'clock they formed and marched out towards Camp Tay- kif.-"fcAd American flag borne by a citizen. was tarried near the regimental colors. Col. Wright and the members of the Regimental staff, and others; preceded the regiment, and 90 the road received the marching salute. At Camp Taylor alf was ready ; under the wide-spread awning in front of Gen. Taylor's; terts were the brave old hero and the member of his staff and the officers attached to the forces stationed at camp. On the right of the awning the soldiers of Major Bragg' light Artillery were drawn up in line, pn the left the 2d Dragoons, and in front the Mas. sackuseftl regiment. Aa soon as the latter bad formed into line. Gen. Cusbing made his appear, ance and GenTaylor and hie officers all rose. Geo. Cushing then proceeded to address him aa follows r- Gexeral The veteran officers and soldiers whom you have so many tinea led on to victory and to fame those yet an tried is the field, who ardently long for the day whea your voica shall bid them also tread, triumphantly in thesame noble path of honor and of duty and ethers your fellow citizens present, who, though not called to fight the battles of their country, and not the less animated with the same devoted lore towards her which we feel, have desired o this anniversary of our separate existence as a sovereign peeple, to' present their respectful saluta tions to yea, as the official representative here of the power and authority of the United States. We coma to rejeioe with too on this day of glori- . "ous .memories, ia the prosperity tend greatness of tmr csontry, and to rekindle ia our hearts tba sacred aire of patriotism by remembering together the vir taes sad the sacrifices af oar .wise and brave forefa thers, who have transmitted to as the splendid heri tage of the laad hallowed by their hlooJ, of the in Kit otions they founded, of their own immortal names. It ia indeed a day never forgotten by aa Ameri icaa ; for, whether ia the home of our affections and interests, surrounded by all that is dearest to the human heart, or. pa the broad ex passe of the fathom less oeeaa, or.wa&derisg.OTer: some, far-distant land, on this anniversary, wherever .wa may ; be our thoughts are turned spontaneously to the same point, as truly as the needle to the pole, aa devoutly aa the Moslem labia holy Mecca. And well ifis far us that it is so, since aa warmth of grailtais is 'iatease eooogh to be commensurate With the debt of thankfulness we owe to our patriot sires, no language of eloquence is powerful enough to express adequately the emotions of pride which ur -country's career awakens no homage of -the soul ia profound enough to render due adoration to that gracious Providence which has coatiaued to guide and to guard the destinies af the Union. Meanwhile let us be just to the memory of our fathers, aad just to ourselves in the measure of re gard which we bestow on this day. . Me who have bt superficially studied the hiato zj ef the United Statea are accustomed, to apeak of this day'ftj the anniversary of our emancipation from bondage, and Ttfgue ideas of that vaguest of all things called liberty, are attached to the very name of our national independence- But the people of the Uni ted States were never in a state ef bondage. The war of the Revolution waa not a war for liberty. On the contrary, it was but a struggle in arms to deter mlAs whether the two great subdivisions of the Bri tish race, one inhabiting Europe and the other in hsbf ting America, and both equally free, should con- constitute a single empire, or whether they uw4 rrconsuraiea separately into two Inde- ,adent empires. The God of Battles decided that I riety that was placed uptn the table, all owing Senti.T.Tv "JrrP ?"'tions of CspL Glover, a merchant re- -and England, with that practical good sense which distinguished her from "ether nations,' manfully ac quiesced la the decision which split her power-usun--denj aad gave to us-separate dominion ia America. - - Aad the mysterious order of Providence aeema to liava predestined the American to surpass the Euro pea subdivision of the original empire, for, of that high minded, bold-hearted and strong-handed British -race, which, wheresoever it appears, appears but te command, the more numerous part will ere long be found ia America 1 and the British Isles have al ready reached that fatal term in the history ofna , tiona when their native land can no longer feed its eons while the people of the United Statesare still 5udiBg with a rapidity and strength of possession ' thelf eworLJLlUOB, of . This reflection requires new lbroe from the dr cumataaces ander which we this day meek a con Wing American, army, here, in the heart of the Mecw Republic, In ight of the captured redoubts and heiKhta of Montrv .mM tt. ...... vi. n4 by the tide of these living waters of the wood of al6nr . ZiT- KruvTh nas acquired a place ia uatory as endurwur t . . t.;n -t , - rwJ tr g'C iu MM loan- ' Semul T fceee to the grw of Acs- honor Ua!SSS!Ar States to ate -w 3"vWr coaditiou of eyeintothVsublima tf . u 01 max sra war orindepeiaeaa- Wvf.vT ir t rionU rights aa tCef - uff Independence which ladlc Jr:??0D4 . wigMs. an taa, and of the heroes Irt-rS ..Yoiilawp. m 5?ok. aad , .-. . w"7 rr jw vmBn vui not ha fhr7.. ji Be m their flnb, cups freshly rweiber 1 ' nd earth tal skxtTre-echo-wWi "shouU'of eni4 thusUsm at the meativid of the names of Scott and n 1. .nrl fih.bnvamen wnosiBder their lead have borne the bannerol the Union, m triumph over the wild plaint a&d through the txountain. passes of A BTWH - - I ''Mexico..."' -'r -' :.V .4K . x:-r 1 . But we, assembled in this grander inaa aii,numan temples, the outspread sky of the bright firmament of heaven, treading with our .own feet the conquered savannahs of N ewebn,"sUr?ounJd "by'rhat rolty Sierra, which rises on either hand, as though placed by nature to be the boundary of empires,' we, Tsay, can best appreciate, with the sober but strong con viction of the palpable reality, how vast'ere the strides which the United States have made in great ness, since the day, not yet remote, when we were humble colonies, scattered in a narrow line, along the shores of the Atlantic, until no w ;-when we hare swarmed across the great central valley of the con ttnesit. have struck over to the shores of the Pacific, and unembarrassed by the burden-of: foreign war, which has already given to as the possession of two thirds of Mexico, are yet able, from the superabun dance of our Overflowing prosperity, to nourish at will the starving nations of the Old World. Honor, then, to the bold hearts: who. on the ereat day whose anniversary we celebrate, dared. to com prehend their country's capabilities and to proclaim it independent I. Honor to the heroes and the sages who have conducted it so gloriously ou to our times ! Honor to the Statesmen whoso vigorous -hands at this time so sbly and sutces:f dly administer its Government ! Honor to tue-generous minded peo ple of our country who freelyscnd forth their sons to fight her battles in this foreign land ! Honor to the brave soldiers who live to epjoy the renown they have so nobly earned in the battle-field ! " Honor a- bove all to the gallant men who fell In the hour of their country's triumph, whose blood was the sacri ficial Incense of victory, and wjio, though dead, yet live immortal -in. the affectionate memory of their countrymen I " ' ' .We trust and believe that our brethren in arms, whm Scott haa been leading in triumph from Vera Crua to Puebla, will celebrate this day in the Capi tal of the Mexican Republic, and on the site of the great teocalli of the Aateca. Aad, if Mexico shall then continue in the blind obstinacy of her fatal in fatuation, and still refuse the proffers of peace which the President of the United States, Vith honorable solicitude to terminate the evils of war, has at all times been ready to conclude then we look to you, sir, in the undoubting confidence of perfect ftdth in your generalship, your wisdom, your courage, and fortune to conduct as in similar triumph along that lofty table land before your eyes, and to complete, on the aini of the Bajio, that which you so glori ously commenced on those of the Rio Grande, viz. the total subjugation of New Spain. Once more, general, in the name and as the hum ble instrument of your fellow-soldiers 'and fellow citizens, whom you see befert you. I tender to you their felicitations on occcasion of this suspicious an niversary, with sentiments of admiration for the high achievements which have marked your life, of deep respect for you "personally, and of the sincerest aspirations for your future happiness and honor in whatever else of danger or duty you may hereafter be called to by the providence of an all-wise God. GetT. Taylor, who had listened with great at tentior. to the remarks of Gen. G, and evidently powerfully affected by the mention of bis name, briefly but feelingly responded as follows : - General In reply to your eloquent and compli mentary allusions to the services of the army under my command, I can only briefly express my thanks and those of the brave men of my command, to whose exertions and gallantry alone our successes are due. For myself I can claim no merit beyond that of slur ring And encountering danger with them. You've traced up and depicted in most faithful colors the rapid progress of our country, from the commence ment to its present condition of greatness and pros perity occupying- the front rank in the nations of the world. The existing war rosy show the world that in great national enterprises and interests we are firm and united, and that the flower of our country without distinction of party, is ready to vindicate the national honor on the battle-field. Should it be our lot to resume offensive operations on this line, I shall move with every confidence in the gnllantry and success' of the forces. I have but little doubt that those who have bat recently come into the field, and have not been able to participate in active ser vice as yet, will distinguish themselves as greatly as those who hare gone before. That thousands of volunteers who have, many of them, been brought up in affluence, have left their pursuits and comfor table homes, to encounter the hardships of an active campaign, is a sufficient guaranty that the rights and honor of our country will always be maintained. A general shaking of hands and congratula tions here took place for some moments, after which Coh Wright, of the Massachusetts volun teers, by invitation, read the Declaration of Inde. pendence. The company then partook of a sub stantial lunch provided by the hospitable com mander, who had a smile and a pleasant word for all, seeming happy in beinjj able to n ake others so. He was dressed in undress uniform, and looked a little more like the brave old hero that he' is, and a little less like the plain, unaffected country gentleman a very little than 1 have yet seen bim. At 12 o'clock, while the company were yet at camp, a national salute was fired by Bragg's battery, and before the sound of the last gun had died away, the boomingof the cannon from the black fort seemed to echo back the salute. About 3 o'clock Gen. Taylor and staff with an escort of dragoons came into town, and wiih Gen. Cusbing and the officers of the Msesachusetis Regiment proceeded to Arista's garden, or Aris ta's house 1 should say. where a table was spread in the broad corridor opening into the garden wiih its bright green shrub, its crimson rose bushes covered with fragrant flowers, its well kept walk, and the gurgling stream that meanders through it. The smell of the bright gems of nature's handiwork were not more pleasing than the odor which arose from the savory viands prepared for immediate consumption. Every one was sur prised at the profusion of good things and the va- siding here for some years, one of the committee of arrangements, whose peculiar province it was to see that nothing should' be wanting. He per formed his doty to perfection; Claret, Madeira, and Champagne in abundance served to give zeatto the' repast aod aid in the sentimental ex oression of feeling. . . m ..... . . j When the substantial bad beendweusseo ana removed, Gen. Cushing, who presided at the head of the table, with Gen. Taylor on bis right, aroee, and after some remarks complimentary 10 the committee of arrangements for the taithlul maimer in which they had cared for their guests, nroceeded to announce the following regular toast, which I think you will admit are better than regular set toasts generally are : The Day c Celebrate Aa a ear to us m a strange clime and the midst of war, as when welcomed at our peaceful homes. The President or tne unitea oiaies. TM'Slemirw ITxiittoa Brightening with time, all nations will at last behold and admire its lustre. . " ;. TJu Armv end the Volunteers ef the United State They have conquered all but peace. - . Thermry 0 the unuea mazes vvitnumpniMous facility, finding no enemy on the waters, it has Con stantly sought aaa succcssiuny encountered turn on The C6itYtxj. May it ever be administered in the spirit which controlled Its formation. -f y t a Tkt Swrtirin Bereft: if the bre?arin-Len2th of days has bees vouchsafed te them that (hey might behold ue marvenous results or tneir youthful soil all honor te their: venerable Bhmes. 7 Out BnfMrm a am at tM SowthThj have lighted their patba with a blase ef victories. ' Jtfcrife Blessed with genial clime and the phy sical elements of greatness and power, she Is a prey to civil striTe and bad government;: may the influ ence of wise rulers aad free institutions restore her te her proper rank among the nations of the earth. . The pirr76-It"bums as brightly among the mountains of Mexico aa of old af Trenton resides, ou souls, they change who cross the sea." Tbe MexicSTTdr Wasedlo secure an honorable peace may such be its early oonsum- Ttion1 - - - 3 The UlustTvtvt.DeadT rom Palo Alto to Cerro Gordo, 'every field is, consecrated by the aarrifice'of gallant feplrits; a sympathising country yields-spon-taneous'and grateful homage to their memory. The American Ihir Worthy descendants of the women of the Revolution heir hearts .and prayers Are withTthpse who u'pholj their cpuntry'a""cause la ; foreign land. . .s 4 vJ , ,. !" 'A 4 auene sent iineius were au oranx wuu-mo strongest testitnooials.of admiration, and all , waa harmony. About seventy persons, including a number of citizens, partook of the" repast. ' f Volunteer toasta being called' for, Lieutenant Crowrirvshield of the Massachusetts Regiment gve 1 . Andrew Jaelso Sacred be his memory, prank standing in silence.) ' ; ' . Lieut Fuller; of the Massachusetts volunteers, gave: ... Gen. TaylrY?t hail him as the next President May his civil be as brilliant aa his military career. (This sentiment was drank with three times three) Gen. Taylor rose to respond to this sentiment and said : ' , i Mr. President end Gentlemen have never had the vanity to aspire to or look for that elevated equ ation which has jest been alluded to, but if my fet low-countrymen think proper to elevate me , to so distinguished and honorable a position, I certainly shall do my best to discharge the duties of that res ponsible position faithfully. But if any other can didate is preferred and offered who may be more competent than myself. I need not say that 1 shall acquiesce most cheerfully in theirdecision, andshall rejoice that there ia one more worthy to represent them in the highest office in their gift . He then gav as a toat : The State ef Massachusetts, end the Citf of Beston The place where our liberties were cradled ; whose eons have borne so conspicuous a part in the estab lishment and maintenance of the principles of our independence and the constitution, and have gallant ly maintained the same by sea and by land. Col. Wright responded : Maratchnsetts and the City of Boston ; it is my native State and my native City, and the State where many of us who have been complimented this day were born. We have just received a compliment and a great one from the commanding- general. Massachusetts has heretofore done -her part; her name reads well, her star shines brightly in the na tional galaxy. In former times she was known well and did welL She then held, end does now, as her most sacred spot, what we call " the Cradle of Liber ty" Ul Fanoeil HalL We may all securely praise the past because it cannot be changed, and now may it be our lot to make the future as brilliant as the past has been, and perhaps more so. We are here with our arms in our hands, her colors, bearing the figure of that proud warrior and that good old shield with its lone star, a twin star to that of Texas. I do not believe, gentlemen, Massachusetts has a son on this soil but who comes with the same feelings and sentiments that inspired their sires of old ; whose whole heart is not in the cause and who will not do all he can in supporting the name and the honor of his country; in maintaining the bright chivalry of which she is 80 proud, and displaying courage and good conduct when the foe is in sight. I will give you. gentlemen : The Past and Present Palo Alfo, Resaca, Monte rey and Boena Vista, the Bunker Hill, Princeton and Yorktown of the present century. By Capt Mo.vTooMKar U. S. A. The Orator of the day, Scholar, Statesman, and Soldier. An orna ment to his country at home and abroad. We doubt not that his sword will prove as irresistible as his eloquence. Gen. Cushing rose and said : Gentlemen I beg to return you my heartfelt thanks for the sentiment just presented, and the kindness with which you have received it, 1 know and see that those who are bravest in the battle-field are the most courteous in the saloon ; that the best soldier is the best gentleman. I appreciate the kind feeliugs which dictated this sentiment, and when I look on them, I am ready to say, as Marshal Bour sicault said in the face of the chivalry of France, uthey are not only competent to sustain their coun try's honor, but Heaven itself, upon their lance points.7 Let me repeat what has been said at home, a fact which has struck them with well-founded ad miration, that whereas in all the contests of the American and Mexican armies, the Mexican officers have jouncetf the American officers led. Uur of ficers not only made the plan of battle, ordered the contest, and planted themselves in the first rank, but placed themselves in the post of danger, and where the cry of danger was loudest, the boom of cannon heaviest, and the iron hail-storm thickest, there were found the gallant general and his officers. It was not in the cathedral of Monterey that the American commander was fouud, beneath the im pervious Walla of the city that our gallant officers sheltered themselves that day : not iu the deep ra vines of Boena Vista, that the general and his of- ncers took repose ; to Ucn. Santa Anna snd his staff was left that post of security. The men of America, they whom their country has selected to fight for her honor, and who have given evidence that their confidence was not misplaced, need I say where they were round 1 W hen the blood of the brave stream ed the fastest, the leaders were the first to be struck. and died on the bosom of honor, sending up to Hea ven that cry of glory which shall -enkindlo all the young souls of America. But, gentlemen, we, the remote hearers of the stupendous events occurring here, we were forbidden to stop at the leaders in our admiration ; for we saw, and were proud to see, that common soldiers, men in the ranks, regular soldier?, to whom the prospect of promotion is remote and casual, with nought to animate tnem doc inai love of liberty which is inherent, were worthy of their officers; and wherever Taylor would lead, there would the brave soldiers gallantly follow. Wherever that victorious foot was placed, there stood to back him the invincible legions of the army of the United States. ' Gen. C. made some additional remarks, but the limits of my letter, already swelled to an extraor dinary extent, will not permit me to give them any more at length. , 1 could not refrain from giving these remarks, so complimentary to the regular army. In conclusion, he offered this sentiment: The United States Baptised in the blood of the revolution, consecrated by the sacrifice of our fathers, rendered glorious by the courage arfd glory of their sons, may her future prosperity correspond with her present grandeur. A number of' volunteer toasts were given, but I have only time to give a very few. By Capt Montgomery, A. Q M. U. S. A. Hen ry Clef: He has devoted a life to his country, and a son to his country's glory. 1 By Capt. Hoit, Commissary U. S. A. Mass. Reg. Peace: Whenever it cornea mavithe imhs, tuica snail result in tne national prosperity of both the United States and Mexico ; a peace which shall bring to the people of Mexico Khertv d ha. 1 . .. ' r z finesjto the people of the United States union and all the wessings of a free and united nation. , By Capt. R. A. Akhold. 2d Reg. Dragoons The square ef tlu circle : The discovery of perpetual mo tion, and the "conquered peace." ByiLtvSTUaots,Sd Prtgoons--lciiry :Clay: He brought to the altar of his country the highest tal ents that ever adorned it, and sacrificed his favorite son upon. the plain of Bueoa Vkta. :- . . , .You .will perceive that this dinner nd celebra. tjoa waf 1 got up. entirely, without, distinction of party, amUbo prominent; men.of each of ,lbe two great poUtiralivieioria were indiscriminately toasted, aDd ibesaentimeni.met,wii equal ao phuse a proof of thegood feeling and &rirKiy whjda PvaHed, and that it was not intended to S d . " b" 7 Py purpose. f "d J.- -taff, anj GerCu.hinV and his a.d.de-carap,r' ten wart or, a little ex- boat Ihirtv-fice miles' from Tiere.- It is a blea. sure trip tr,ciry. I belieTe, and wfll only occupy three or four days. Anercortof dfagine will fCSTO Pv' t w y not be an on Interertittg occurrence, J think X shall accept an Invitation to make one of tire party, so" for the present Jow senom, r .J. E.'D. Tie Maxl and a lasting , . ; i 1 ,FWn lIeralsboro, Recorder. ' DiNN er"' to Ct5L-m Wcltf&iZ' c 5I -The Dinner grvenlo CbL MUchell, the Ohio Volunteer on the 20ih uIl, Jiy, the cUisetis ot IliljsboroV waa weli.attendedaad passecroff ye ry pleasaotly and. igreeably.. Every thing wm abundant and served up in a style which did ere dit to our boat; Mai. iiowerton, of the union uu -a.-- tg.'t; r,!':. j"?1 i acted i! President, I CoL jCadwallader Jones o, . . 7 After the dinner waa despatched, the following regular Toasts; wece'drankj ' 1. The memory ofWashinirton. 8. The President of the United States. 3.!The'Union of the States Uidon and Ubertr, now-and foraverj one and inseparable.'' 4." Governor Graham Our friend and neighbor We all know bis private worth, Korth Carolina has endorsed his public" " -f 4i ' " : 1 ' " ! . 5t Our Army ia Mexico It has niustrated. the American name jthroughout Jhe,world where all have done their duty, all ieceive the tribute of our admiration : but we glory in the achievements of "North CarolinaVown sona r " 1 6. O or Squadron In the Gulf Most gallantly has it done its work, and is In sfiip 'slutpt. for more,: 7: Col.' Mitchell, onr distinzuished euest--We are proud to hall him as a native son of North Car- nhuie. After the aoDlause had subsided, Uol. Mitchell afoee, and made a brjef and soldier-like response, to the sentiment, in .which with the feelings of emotion, be expressed his grateful, sense of the honor conferred upon hiin oo this occasion, so -different from what he could have expected, when, a few years agcv, he left this State, a poor, and almost friendless boy. He then referred to the operations' in Mexico, more particularly with that portion of the army with which he was associated, under Gen. Taylor, and spoke of that officer in terms of enthusiastic praise. He spoke also of the difficulties which impeded the progress of both divisions of the army; the lack of men and means to follow up the advantages which our successive victories had given us. But was disposed to excuse Mr. Polk for this efficiency in the means of conduc ting the war, believing that he had dooe all in his power. In ihe course of his remarks, he highly complimented Capt. Bragg, of this State, Whose battery of artillery performed so important a part io the battle of Buena Vista, and justified Gen. Taylor in the terms granted at the capitulation of Monterey. 8. The North Carolina. Regiment Brave and patriotic i we are willing to trust the reputation - of the State in its hands. 9. The Military Academy at West Point It has proved itself the-Alma Mater of heroes and the true school of the American Officer. 10. Major General Scott To the highest and brightest Qualities of the officer, he adds those of the polished gentleman. 11. Major General Tayior A diamond in the rough the more you rub him the more he shines. 12. Our University The highest offices of the Country are now being filled by her sons long may shecontinue the nursery of Virtue and Science. 13. Women last and best For them we smile, for them we sigh, For them we live, for them we'd die; And if you ask the reason why, We are such mad and silly elves, It ia because, blow low. blow high, Poor fellows, we can't help ourselves. The following are such of the Volunteer Toasts as we hsve been able to collect : Ey J. W. Norrcood -The sons of North Carolina at home and abroad. Jly Cad. Jones, Jr. Braxton Bragg, at Boena Vista Though inferior to many in official station, he was second to none in official duty. By GUes Mtbane Gen. Zachary Taylor the Pre sident, that is to be, of the whole United States, and not of a party. ' By Maj. Allen C. Jonts Gen. Santa Anna He left the field of Ccrro Gordo without spots and gave leg bail for security. By Gen. Joseph Allison The United States the land of freemen and the asylum of the oppressed Mfy it continue to be so to the end of time. By D. Heartt Our country and its Defenders May the first never be wanting in magnanimity and justice, and the last never fail of victory. By Capt. John Cameron Our own Regiment Trained under Paine, they will not shrink beneath suffering and disaster; Fagg'd&s they are, they will never fag in battle. By Richerd J. fiAMeares, Bryan, and Bragg two bullets and a Brag-er which can't be beat. By Sydney SmifACoL Mitchell May he never draw his sword without a cause, orsheathit without honor. By William Edmunds, of Halifax The American Artillery, and American Women they are both irresistible. By Peyton P. Moore The multiplication .of our jpcies Tis better to add one More, than be the death of twenty. By Capt. John Cameron The memory of our la mented friend and fellow citizen, Capt. John Bur gwin, who foil at Puebla de Tnos in Mexico, while gallantly storming a fortification at the head of his men. When tears the page of history blot, Let not de Taos be forgot, But wandering mem'ry oft repair To leave a weeping tribute there. ELECTRICITY TELEGRAPH WIRE. From the New Haten Palladium. Messrs. Editors : It is with extreme regret and mortification that I hive seen circulating in the Dapers the article alluded to in yonr last. in which a paragraph published in the New Ha ven Journal with the signature of O. is as- cribed to rr.e. The idea that we shall have no heavy thunder showers, or hear of lightning slrik ing, as long as we have telegraph wires spread over the earth, could not, I should suppose, be entertained by any one who reflects how small a proportion satch structures of art bear, in extent, to the grand operations of nature. Although a line of telegraphic wires sometimes undoubtedly facilitates the passage of electricity from the clouds to, the earth, (not by attracting the fluid, but by diminishing the resistance always experi enced by electricity in passing through the air,) yet nothing appears to me more improbable than that structures so limited in extent as these are, and always must be, compared with the dimen sions of the whole atmosphere,, should, to. any great degree, prevent the accumulation of elec- tricity in thunder storms. One opinion,' however, which I publicly expressed through the medium of this paper, year or two since, may he worth repeating,, namely ,nhat; on the account of the tendency of a lhuader cloud, which approaches near line of wires, to tlischarga .its 'electricity through that channel, care ought to be taken, when the polee give? warning the approach of a thunder clood to some part of the line, to com plete the conducting communication. with,! the earth. ' and thus to prevent the charge from ex ploding through the -person .of the operator. Without this precaution I have, for some lime believed that the. consequences would soouer or rater prove fatal, DENISON QLMSTEAD. raiCoLi.EG4i.r,28.' 4 1 V,V. - L . ;v .n.-iVj. -' Bur xkd KnTKKsAAVe were eal&'thfe mening te witness av very singular freak of a hen, which, for several days past, has taken- into her charge bar young kittemv covering them under her wings just as she would a brood of chickens,. Jt is wkh great difiloulty that the old cat succeeds in Affording nou ruhment necessarjr.to sustain life, as the ben vften shews fignt on her approCJt. Tare natural" mother ef these kittens embraces the opportunity to nourish them In the absence of her antagonist of the feather ed tribe. Jeney Ory Sentinel olina, and appluoa him ror nis gauanu-y ww Mcrvuuu at the storming of Monterey. ' ' " ', '" " J This toast was .rtcelved'.wjthr'pandi .bf ap. j?-The wisdotrt'aWlitT'MdequaidnUty displayed Tiy General TayloriBi. all hi $qv3ucV since, the jpomnrecemient of the -Mexican, war. bias frequently suggested, a comparison of these noble traits of Jus character) to the exalted qualitieh of the "Pathei of tis CoUntry.'""Tt hai been suggested also, that i disposition to be pledged, at a candidate for the Pre aldencT. to no interests but those of the country at large, finds its precedent in the declarations of Gen- eTaltWathingtonf "wh'ettT he' fwasmrst called to the Chief Magistracy ofthe-Ifationi? V J We are, persuaded thai the parallel: mays be still farther extended, and that General,, Taylor 'may be rrgnrucu , ..mj VT1 t. emnlars. in an' inherent love of truth ami fair deal ing, and an invincible loathing for all deception and chicanery.' It is, we presume,' in conformity with this principJeofJiis mecal compesitiony Jhat In. his late letter to the Cincinnati Signal, he distinctly in timates that his poHtical views will Ce fully declared at the close 'of the war when his f usefulness as a military chief, serving in xhe field against the cooK mon enemy, shall be uq tongercempremieao,T..ineu expression., , w e do not aouoi mas xacuury j t like George Washington, would I feel ' himself di s graced, did he allow one? single vote 30 ;be cast ' for him under a wronz impression, or Termit the people who should elect him to be ignorant of his principles. tie nas assured them that be means to ao more tnan refrain from positive imposition .upon their intelli gence; he designs to tell them; explicitly, what are his opinions; that they may judge of him according-' mg'y. : Xi ot only, in the words -of. Colonel, Qeyton to Mr. Lewis words which must have grated harsh ly upon that gentleman's conscience not only shall we have "no tLane letter, no demagogue pledges," from General Taylor; but , we shall have a frank and manly, exposition of , his views, , when men and parties may vote for, or discard him, as they please. , JCtchmona Tunes. , Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun, , . Grkkksboro", N. C, July 23. 1847. Messrs. Editors : .This is probably the most beau tiful, desirable and flourishing town in the State.of North Carolina, being the county seat of uuurord, situated on a high and healthy ridge, five miles soutit of the memorable battle-ground of Guilford Court ilOUSe. ... . - ......i ; ,--.,f i ,,. ,r-i--i :i The lown is reirularlT laid out streets wide, clear, and the side-walks shaded by beautiful young elms. It contains a population of about 2,000 souls, and is gradually increasing. '. Many, of the private' dwel lings are larsre and elegant, mostly built-of, frame, Kinted. white, surrounded by fine fiower gardens. deed, I know of no place where more taste is dis played, or tnore" attention paid, to'-the culture of flowers. We hare here eight stores, three hotels, a brick court house with town clock and bell, a new and strong jaiL a printing press, from ' which is weekly issued that ably conducted sheet "The Greensboro" Patriot," with a goodly number of law yers, doctors, mechanics, &.a ?. v The Greensboro' Female College, under the di rection of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Chnrch South, is located here, and although this institution is yet in its infancy, (having been in operation a little more, than twelve months.) has, under the management of its able fac ulty, attained a high reputation, and bids fair to be one of the first institutions in the Southern States. The Edgeworth Female Seminary, belonging to Ex Go v. Morehead, and conducted by, Rev, Professor Morgan, as principal, stands among the, first of the literary institutions of the State The Mount Hecla Steam Cotton Factory is lo cated within the corporate limits of the town, and gives employment to one hundred operatives, who daily turn out large quantities of cloth and yarn, thus proving conclusively that this branch of Ameri can industry can flourish in the South, even under the tariff of 1846. ' There are twd houses of public worship here, belonging to the Fresbyterian and Methodist Episcopal denominations, whose pulpits are supplied every Sabbath and during the week by able divines. The former of these is a large, new and handsome-brick building, elegantly furnished, situated in the midst of a beautiful grove of oaks, with the grave-yard adjoining, the whole surrounded by a paling fence, painted white. This, together witn tne white tomb-stones, "Marking the beautiful home of the dead," " "pointing out the spot where loved ones lie, is well calculated to impress the mind with reverence and solemnity. Were I to give you a full description of our" vil lage, Messrs. Editors, the many ' objects of attrac tion and amusement we have here, to'say nothing of the pic nics and fishing excursions, which are fre quently gotten up by the young people, I fear 1 should tire your patience, and will reserve all that for another communication. ' ' "' But before 1 conclude, just allow me to tell yon that the people here-are all in favor of General, Tay lor for the Presidency, and my word for it, nothing can resist this popular manifestation in his favors He will be the President Yours, $"ov P, The Tbux SnaiT. llie Harrisburg. InteUi. gencer in publishing General Taylor" letter, re marks : . -.; ... : - ' ' u It is characteristic of its patriotic and talent, ed author, and embodies just such sentiments- as will meet the approbation of every true lover of his country. Like the gallant HENRY CLAY, old ROUGH AND READY is a true REPUB LICAN WHIG, who would : rather be right than be President a great Siatesmani.wh'o loves the country' infinitely more than party and whose magnanimity would take in,, the Country the' whole Country, and nothing but, the Country.! The galIant,OLD .VVHIQ OENERAl says Ae trill in no case yield himself to party schemes The only honest construction that can be put up on this language, is that the old Hero will not permit himself to be influenced by corrupt, design ing, intriguing political ' leaders, but will faith fully and fearlessly carry out those truly Amer ican principles with which he and the Whig par. ty are identified, and which are synonymous with the true interests of the country.1 :- - Coubttso A lawyer, whom we well knew, did his courting oflT-hand. He had got a good practice and a high reputation &e well for what his noddle contained of Coke arid Blackstone, as for bein a very eccentric chap in alt his ways, sayings and doings. His eccentricity got him in the notion that it wasn't meet that worn in should be atone,-" and so on a delightful summer' eve, when the roses smiled and the cowslips laughed, Sunday evening, too, mind ye, gentle reader. that '.,-.;? , " Deb'ghtful hour of witchiug loTe,', he caught up hi8 hat and was seen ascending the steps of the cottage beside the fiilU wheffe Uipb'd ; , t f A lovely damsel, bright aid fair. ' " She opened the door, and he politely asked; Is the Chief Justice withinl'Ntf, sir, laid the pretty one, but wilt be'shdrtly.M"w Ah ! Its no matter said the Couitseilerv as ,Jro irsstcoorte? s ted within the doorr 1 did not coioe see the father; my client is interested only in tle testimo ny of the daughter. My client, roadaiu, owns the mansion you see from the window and the pith of the suit te to ascertain il you would have any objection to becoming itamistress. N i'U call next Sabbath evening for your nswer.' i Why, sir", it won't be? necessary to suspend the $uiL; I think yobr clierita cause : is fbaitded' in justice, and I ant sure he will win the jwtaC withoht any special pieading bmVas the father has been 21 years upon the bencbTwouId be decorous 6 see if hie, opinion does not conjirpi mine."? ; Certainly madam,jaid tber lawTer,cas the . father entered JJbOpJtrtnaentit rtineed lees tcr say that the full 1 court did not reverse the decision and the nan py pair hjned the bondand-went faUt possession j in nn ivm h m fmmn that timik. . . , , 5 . j-i t - -a 1 . j f 2. t - , . . 1 i . . r r;; Tbe " Boston Post" aaya that there waa very , impressive and solemn lunerel in Water street yes terday. A barrel of Perter had fallen Trom a truck, and some fifty mourners were standing round the ' Beer - - '' " , ,' . 1 I Tte folio! tiu ita, Jin we hav-Hes-i tor uy aday. wWoinmai to the kttemipa if-our readers, and more cially of- tba portion of them who are oo the look - t fliny JIB WON HER. We bcfeae4too1raI''0CbV following sketch will be prodoctivedmcfr who are ambitious of succeaa ia the matrinjoniai line should etddy . well thef grand, secret. ri. friend who: furo'ues-the skeuih sayt he sees no reason why it should nt be tree. -:" . , raro cnuuw uicui aim CAirauruiiHTj .Personal at. tractions, had ;fivetu!tofouUf , assiduous i. their attentions. XJitable to decidQ'upon'which tice to call upon" her at a certaur hour on a stat ed dayandicJitaCaieiiejbU joXthe others, 7"Aj Ihegapjpiointed le, , ihe lov. ere arnveo. : xour or mem were contident of - vou have Imn.. j hjc wiiu pruwsiMB vi marriage i nave, as vet neither-refused nor accepted any of you. ,1 Uow' desire that each pf you will state yoor claims to my hand, in order 4 hat may . know upon what grounds t may be justified iu bestowing A answered ha tollows " ' r ' "If you marry me, you shall live in a splln. did" house, have Vervants and carriages at your command, and erjoy aU the luxuries of fashiooa. hie life. J am rich.M B 8 poke next: : " My rival has said very truly that he is rich, and tie offera" yoo a' strong inducement ; but an f -oble deeceUt fe- My grandfather was -a duke ; and, although .not wealthy, I am of family with whom an alliance would be consider, ed an honor, by the wealthiest heiress of the land.' C states his, claims .thus : . ' ' F arn rgentleman, a'nd have now a reputation that "elder ? person haee envied. Next year I shaH run for Congress, and I have no doubt of success. iBy marrying me,' your name will be handed down to posterity." . t ,D twisted his moustache with the air of an exquisite; and said : . Arigelic creature4 1 Pbo my sool I think you have already rnade up your mind in my favor. Youiknow how deoninably T am admired! Who js the .most fashionable Tlresser in town 1 Who frequents the most fashionable places 1 Who rides ithe fiqeslhbHe;it Wno Is a better judge of Jhe opera ! Rumor says D, but 'poa houor, I'm too modest to insist upon it" When it came to EV time to speak, there was a pauses li eyetiwereturned towards him Psjr fellow ! he was dreadfully , embarrassed. Well' said the beauty, ' what say you, Mr. Alas 1" was the reply, I yield to these gen tlemen, , They have the advantage of me ia every respect." And he took up bis hat to leave. .5top,M said the lady, make your statement, no matter how humble may be your claims." I am poor.''v ?. -vy ..Good." . m-m - " I am unknown to the world. I have neither the state nor the means to dress . fashionably. I work for my livelihood. It iaiiardly possible that I Can make you happy, for I , can offer you noue of the inducements held out by my rivals. " 1 am to judge of that, sir; what next V Nothing,-only I love Jots, dad take a nevu paper.' i i-.if.Avi' l . At this Messrs. A, B, C, and Jj .burst into a loud laugh, and exclaimed in one voice, "so do we I love you to d islracUon J take four pa. pers ! ha ! ha ! ha ! " Silence 1 said the lady ; la one month you shell hear my answer. . ; You may withdraw " ' At the end of the month the five suitors again appeared. Turning td each in succession, tbe lady thus answered : - : Riches sre not productiVe of happiness.'' Boasted, nobility of blood:; is the, poorest of all recommendations.' f Fame is fleeting; . and be that has but the outward garb of a gentleinan ii to be pitied.Mv I". I have taken the Wotible to find out the name bf the,v newspapers,' for which you all subscribe and I have ascertained that none of you, who boasted we'tK-bobilityfa or fash ion, hate paid the printer. Now, gentlemen, this is dishonest., 1 cannot think of marrying a man who wpuld be guilty of such an act.. I have learned that E not only1 subscribes for it "paper, but pays the printer tai advance I Therefore, I say, he "is the tiaztu I give him my hand, with the full conviction: that he U one in every way calculated to make me happy.'" Need we extend our narrative!;- The disap. pointed gentlemen disappeared quite suddenly, and the lucky suitor was, united to the object of his devotion, and, in a few years, by honesty and industry, became not only a distinguished, but a wealthy man, and was esteemed by all who knew bim. : Young mintlae paidlhpinter Is there no moral in this tFVosJt Bee. : , DARK. EYED 14 AID. Aia Zry Neal. .?,Iinow.ajdarW-eyed maiden " ;s;. ' Whose; loveliness has thrown,' A magic spell around my heart " It ne'er before had known, i k . . Oh the dark-eyed maid, t . .The lovely' dark-eyed maid. Who shed love's sunlight tfer my heart, . '" Where grief had cast its shade; j Her lips are like twin cl Her eyes are like the brightest stars : llnheavnsricfrdiadem.s -. 4 . t Oh I the.darkeyed maid, Ate Her cheeks are like the roses,"?' r The loveliest of the flowers, ; When.firsfe they-open theirblaahing leaves, .. . In spring-time's sunny hours. .."- ;u - OhI ihe darkly ed maid, &. , Her voice isjike the mns ' 4 - That visits ns in dreams; . . . HermerryV jbydualaughterj'like4' ' ; , The murmuring of streanri ; " t:"'y Oh I. the dark-eyed maid, fcc 4 1 1 love this -dark-eyed maiden, : Whose loveliness has thrown, - -' Atnagie spell around my .hearty r - It ne'er .before had known.':; . .1 . ' Oh 1 the dark-eyed maid, it vrkr ULTrJunpit M aktikW-A stateawotki' gone the- rounds' of 4be r pafersHimputis j fraad the late venerable J udee-Francois Xavier Mar. 4in, of New Orleans, (fonaerlf.of Newbern, . C in the makiog of his will. He left fan 1 W estaternearlyhalf at tnilliofiito'fiis brotber w New Orleans, and it was asserted that hi rea intention wa to give the property to hfs relauv" rn France; but IhaVby teaJing it she ded a law of Louisiana which, Uys a taxeln cent on Metises to foreigners.' y ;We observe uw the Supreme Court of Louisiana, in sffinninf "f validity bf the W his taken occasion V PJ in most decide terms; rlmputitibn w WM uprightness: of the Judge's character ; "- gatifying decmonMnAJl ga?e: generaL iaua6 mm ...v.ww. ,.w -" !, tM A Upn to WJMW9mZmzi&r- Taierafxi GxrKnickerbocker for July gives the following extracts ho W .Yyitors": Ifobk at St.1HelenaTx - j,. Bonej. was s getieinan,J soldier, brave M; But, Wellington did woo him at the field of Water- Bi braver still and better far, and toughef taan Was Washisgtoni a oove wot could have aW cess, out tne ntin nau a aowncast wok, and lirrh ed when he beheld the. object of his devotion. f - uentiemeosaKT ene, 'em both together f Yankee. .
The Raleigh Register (Raleigh, N.C.)
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