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V ' . . .. . v -:" : 'l"Ttar- tl1 pla,ls of fai lclislitfHl peace, uiurarp'd by.jpartf rage, to live like brothers " XII K E E BOIili ARS Per Aiiiiiim OXI3-nAI.F tS AI VANCE rUIILISUKT) KTKWT TVESilAT, j, I? Joseph fifties & Son. : TERMS. TnrK DoT.T.Aiis per annum one half in advance Those who lo not, either at the lime of euWnbing r giihsrqucntly.'jrivo notice of their wish to hsjvf he Paper (hsr-oii tinned at the expiration of the year, will I c presumed "as desiring' its continuance until caunlejrmaiidcd. ' . ADYEllTISEi?IETS, - Jioi exceeding st.rtem Hurt, will he Inserted ffire times for a Dollar; hud tvvcvity-iive cents for caeh subsequent publication : thosc-of greater length, in proportion, ff the number of insertions le not marked oh them, they will lie continued until ore J red out ;ftnd charged accordingly. ' i - UJcn. Houston's Official Account. . .' " ", j The following Official Accoufit'of the Vic try achievrl by. Gen. Houston ami liis brave neonates, 6n the 2!st of April, over (Uc Mexican aruiy c'omniarulHl by Santa Anna, placca the dt'leat and cap ture of Sana Anna beyondihe rcaclj of doubt. We are indebted forour ex tracts to the New -Orlt-an Coniinercfal r.ulletin of the 24th ami -'2ib, bite The Documents were furnished t the Bui lt tin by Gen. Houston, who wan then at.New OiIeHns, seeking medical aid fwr.Jiii wound. " Head-Quarters of thk Armt, San Jacinto, 26th April, 18 J36. J To his Excellency D. G. Ihmxett, President of the Republic' of Texas : j ' SIR I regret extremely that roy situ ation since, the battle of the 21st, has been inch as to prevent'inj semling youlmj pflicial report of the jsame previous to this ti nit. . 7 - i I have the honor tni inform vyou that on the eveuiug of the 18th inst. after a forc eti march of fifty -five miles, which was tffected in t'.vo days and a half, the army arrived opposite llairisburg: that even ing a courier was taken, from which I karned that Getn Santa Anna, with, one division of his choice troops had marched in the direction of Lynchs Ferry, on the San Jacinto, burning HariUbuig as they passed down. The army was ordered to be in readiness to march ar!r next morn- inj. The main body cirecleil a passage over nuHalo liayou bolow Ilanisburg, on the morning of the l9tli, having left the bagg.iite, sick, and a sufficient camp guard on i-ihe rear. We continued the mate) "tlirouglmut the night, making but one halt D O in tlif in nirit fitr n &Uort limp, nml witli- ... j.....-- 1 - " out lelrrshment. At day-ltght we resum ed the line of inarch, and in a short di tance our scouts encountered those of tht enemy, and we rece,ivel inforination that Gen Santa Anna was at New Washing ton, and would that d.iy take up his line ofM:wc! for Ardiuac, crossing at Lynch's.' The Texian army halted within half tiii!c of the ferry in some timber, & were i-ngaged in slaughtering beeves when the army ol Gen- Santa Anna was discovered !u be antiroaching in battle array, having bt-iMi encamped atdopper, Point, eight luiles below. Disposition was immediately made of mir loice, and preparation lor his rccep tixi. He took a position with hi? iitfan try and artillery in the centre, occupying a ?i island of timber, his cavalry covering tire left flank. The artillery, consisting ratine double fortified medium brass" 12 pl under, then opened upon our. encamp tuetit. The infantry in column advanced villi the design of charging our lines, but u ere repulsed by a discharge of grape aiid minister from our arlillery, consisting of (wo six pounders. The enemy .had oc tut ii d a piece of timber within rifle shot ()J Uie left wing of our army, "from, which sii occasional interchange of small arms l"ik place between Jhe troops, until the fi emy -withdrew to a posilion on the bank the San Jacinto, about three quartets 'f a mile ol our encampment, and com nicuctd a fortification A short time bc- ure sunset our mounted metij about 5 i:i number, under the special commapd 'f I'u!. Sherman, marched out for the P"ipose ol reconnoitcring the en em jr. -yhilst advancing they received a volley liom the left of the enemy's lufahtrv', and ltef a sharp rencontre with their caval r, inVhichours acted extremely well, ' 1 performed some feats of df.rinr chi- by, . ihy ictireti id good order, having linu 2 men wounded severely, and several lyrics killed; in the mean time the infant I'.f.dt'r the command i.f T.out. CJonol VttUard, and Col., lieuiiesou'ji regiment, vi h the artillery; .had marched out for "the purpose vV toveting the retreat of the avu'.rv if neceasat V . all then fell buck t ,-ur encampment in go d order about suiet and remained without any listen. tUe action until the 21st at half past 3 ol(f:k, taking ti e .first refteshmenu hicli they had enjoyed for two days.- The enemy in t!c ilieau time having ex U-nded the ri-lit flank or their infantry so s to occupy the extromc point of a skirt ol timber on the bunk ol the Sah Jacthto, nndsecttring their left by afoi tification .unui nve leeiiugn. Constructed of pack I. - I 1 . i ' Hi.d bagghse : leavini? an nitnihr in ihV cv;t :re of the breastwork in wh'cb their h'iillery was placed, their cavalry upon c left wing. . - Abo at1 flt.o'c loc kjnh t e m o rfi n $ of t li e 21st, the enemy were reinforced :by5Q0 choice troops under' the command of Gen. Cos, -increasing, their effective force to " p wa rds" of . 1300 meri, w hi 1 e ou r a ggre ga te force for the fieltt nu mbered 783. At half past 3 o'ct rig k i a the "evening, I ordered the officers of. the Texian armv to paradc their respective commands, ha- vmj; in me. mean ume.niereii tne nrutge on the only road communicating with the Hra7.s, tlisf.int 8 miles from our encamp ment to be destroyed, tltns cutting o If all possibility of escape. Our troops parad ed with alacrity and spirit, and were an xious for the'eontest. The conscious dis parity in numbers, only' seemed to in crease their enthusiasm and confidence, and heightened their anxiety for the con flict. Our situation "afforded me an op portunity of making the arrangement pre paratory to the attack, without exposing our designs to the enemy. The first re giment," commanded by Col. Hemleson, tvas assigned the centre. The second re giment under the command of Col. Sher man, formed t'e left ving,of the army. The artillery under the special command of Col. Gep. W. Hack'ey. Inspector Ge neral, va3 placed on .'the ri slit of the'first regiment. The companies under the com mand ol Lieut. Col. Henry 'Mollard. sus tained the artillery upon the right -and our cavalry sixty one in number, com manded by Col, Mirabeau R. Lamar, 4 whose gallant and dating conduct, on the previous day had attracted the admiration of his comrades, and called him to that station, plac,ed on our extreme right com posed our I i n . Our cavalry was first in front of the enemy, left for the purpose of aitracting their notice, .whilst an ex tensive island of timber afforded usan op portunity ef concentrating our forces and displaying from that point, agreeably to Hie previous design of the troops. Every evolution was performed with ala crity, tlie whole advancing rapidly in line and through an open prairie, without any prntectism whatever lor our men ; the ar tillery advanced and took station within to hundred yardii of the breast-work. tnd commenced an enecttve hre wiMi jrape and canmster. Co!. Sherman with lis regiment having commenced the ac tion upon our left wing, the whole line at the centre and on the right advancing in double quick time, rung the war cry Jiemcmbcr the Jilumb" received the e- netnv's fire and advanced within point blank shot before a piece was discharged Irotn our line. Oar lines advanced without a halt until they were in possession of our woodland and the enemy's breastwork. The right wing of Beurleson's ami the left of Mil lard's taking possession of the breastwork; our artillery having gallantly charged op withui TO yards of the enemy' cannon, when H was taken by our troops, the conflict lasted about 18 minutes from the limeof close action until we were in pos session ol the enemy's encampment, taking one piece of cannon, loaded, four stand of colors, all their camp equipage, stores and baggage. Our cavalry had charged and routed that of the enemy upon the right, and given pursuit lo the fugitives, which did not cease until they arrived- at the biidge w hi fill. 1 have mentioned; Capt. Karnes always among the foremost in danger.' commanding the pursuers. The conflict in the breastwork lasted but a few moments; many of the troops encoun tered hand to hand, and not having the advantage of bayonets on our side, our riflemen used their pieces as war clubs, breaking many of them oil at the breach. rhe rout commenced at half pat 4 o' clock, And the pursuit of iht main army continued until twilight. The guard was then lei t in charge at the enemy's encampment,! and our army returned with our killed and wounded; In the battle our loss was 2 killed and 23 wounded, six of-'which proved mortal. The enemy's loss -was. 630 killed, among which was one general officer, 4 colonels, 2 lieuten ant colonels, 5 captains, 12 lieutenants, wounded 208 .of which were 5 colonels, 3 lieutenant colonels, 2 second lieuten ant colonels, 7 captaius, 1 cadet. Pris- soners 730 General Santa Anna, gen.- eral.Cos, .4 colonels, .aids' to general San ta. Anna, and the colonel of the Guerre ro battalion, are included in the number General Santa Anna was not taken until the" 2d, irid General Cos, on yesterday. iw h.ivhip cscancd. About 600 miickets. 590 sabres, and too pistols, have been collected since the battle. Several hundred mules and horses were taken, and near SI,fK)0 m specie. or several davs rirevioi to the action out troops were engagMl-w. Irceu ;jiiajee5 exposed to excessive rains and the addi w t tional inconvenience uf extremely bad roads, illv supplied with raiibns'and cloth- ing, yet amid inc. niincuiiy , iney uoic uj with cheerfulness and fortitude, and per formed their mavchesjw,ith spirit and a lacrity llici e was noifUr muring. ? .Previous to and during the atlion my staff evinced every disposition to be use-, ful, and weue actively engaged in their duties. Ih the conflict i am assured hat they demeaned themselves. Jui sue); manner as proved thein Worthy members of the ar toy of San Jacinto. Col. T. S, secretary of wars w as on the field.. For weeks hi services had been higWy beneficial to the army j in battle he- was on the left wing, where Col. Sljennan,s command first encountered and drove the enemy he bore himself galjanily, and continued his efforts and activity, remaining with the pursuers until re sistance ceased. : I have the honor of transmitting here witlifa list of all the officers and men Kvho wete engaged in the actions. which I respectfully request may be published, as an act , of justice to the individuals. For the commanding general to attempt discrimination as to the conduct of 'thoa'c. who commanded in the "action, or those who were commanded, would be impossi- ote.' uur success in the action is con elusive proof of their daring intrepidity and courage j every olhcer and man prov ed himself worthy of the cause in which he. battled, while the triumph received a lustre from the humanity which charac ter'zed their conduct after victory, and richly entitles thmi to the admiration and gratitude of their General. Nor should we. withhold the tribute of our grateful hanks from that Being who rules the destinies of nations, and has in the time of greatest need enabled us to arrest a powerful invader whilst devastating our country. 1 have the honor to be With high. consideration, . Your obedient servant. SAMUEL HOUSTON, Com mander-in -Chief. Rrfurn of killed and wounded in the actions of the 20i.h" and 21st Afwil 1856. Major Gen. Houston, wounded severely. FIRST REGIMENT TEXAS VOLUNTEERS. Coxtxxt- A. Gcorg Waters, priTate, slijhfl) wounded 2 1 t. Coarr B. James Culy, private, wounded, 2 lit Win S. VVaUicr, " " C. Capt Janieu Bellingly, ' Lemuel Biakely, private', killed, H Logan Vandeverf " woundsd,-' Vmhingion Andtrrson, Calvin Tage private " Martin Walker " M D. Uapt Moo!y Baker, - ('. 1). Audersou, private, Allen Ingram, F. Levy Williamson, " James Nelson, " " Michat-1 Putnam, " II . A, R. b'levoni, ' M " J. Tom, . J Cooper, ' . v B. .Bingham, " " 44 t i if i . it tt tt tt t tt Total. Killed : wounded 15. 2nd REGIMENT TEXAS VOLUNTEERS. Company D. Lumieuant Lamb, killed, 2 1st. G. U . Ksj'uujioii, nrivala, severely wounded, 21st. . Win. Winters, private, 4 " lft. Kergt. Albert Gallatin, private, slightly wound ed21st. Comjmny E. Washington Lewii, private, aartjiely Mounded 2 1st. " E. G. Rector, " slightly Company F. Alphonso, : .? ' " K. 1st LUjut. J. C. HaU; killed " " J. Capt. Smith, private, wounded slightly "1st kerl. Thos T. Fowl, private, wounded, seversly. Trask, private, wounded severely 20lh Total killed 3.- severely w'ounded 5: slightly 3: tot;U 11. - ' . Dr. W'm. Mosely wounded severely, died since, Lieut. Col. J. C. Neil, of the artillery, wounded sevx-relv on the 20th. Win. A. Park, of the artillery, wounded slightly on the 21st. Devcreux J. Woodiiff of the cavalry, was woun ded, severely on the 20th. AltMY OKDF.n.3 Head Quauteus, San Jacinto, May 5th, 1836. Com railrs. C i r c um s t a n ce s co n n e c t e ( with the battle of the 21st, render our separation for the present unavoidable, need iot express to you the many painfu sensations which that necessity inflicts upon me. I am solaced, however, by the iopr, that we will soon be re-united in the great cause of Liberty. Brigadier General Ru.k is appointed to command the army for tlie present. I contide in his valor, his patriolism, and hisr wisdom -hi? conduct in the battle of San Jacinto was vuflkient to ensure your confidence and rega; d. The enemy, though retreating, are still within the limits of Texas their situa tion, being known to you, you cannot be taken at surprise. Discipline and sub ordination will render. you invincible your valor and heroism have proved you unrivalled. Let not contempt for the enemy throw you off your guard. Vigi lance is the first duty f a soldtcr, and Glory the proudest reward of his toils. y You have patient'y endured privation, hardships 'and difficulties ; unappalled, you have encountered odds of two to one of the enemyagaiust you, and borne your selves in the onset and Conflict of battle in a manner unknown in 'the annals of modern warfare. While an enemy to your Independence remains in Texas, the work is incomplete ; oui weu u-.uer- ty is firmly establisheil by your jatience and'vour valor, it willbe fame enough to say, l wras a iiiemoci u mc w Sun Jacinto." In taking leave of my brave comrades un arms, I tatinot suppress the expres sion of that pride vvhich I so justly feel in Graving had tlie honor to command thetn in ptrsoh, rirvr will I withhold the tt ibute of mv warmest adntiralion and gratitude V - - - . . . It h. . ,.f f . M f l.f were executed, and union maintained J throughout the army. V At parting, rav heart embraces you with gratitude and aftl'ctiun. SAMUEL HOUSTON. - . Coin mander-in -Chief. G Elf. i JED IV Alt I IS. IUIIJC V. J From the Mwoem Spectator. . . . j On Friday last, Gen. Dudley arrived in. this place, ou his way to W i I ml ngton. $ . m.irmium Ulill 14 (II (St moutlu for the purpose of transacting but siness rvlatiye to. the internal inrprove ments which: are progressing ort our bor ders, and on the Nbrth-CaroJina boundary of our sister State, and intended to pass quietly on his way, after a night's repose in our ancient city," to which he had been strongly solicited by one of our most hospitable and respectable citizens, w-hq happened to be returning from the North in Friday's stage. As the General had immediately proceeded to the bourse oftiis friend, his arrival was not generally known before Saturday morning, or wo question whether the consideration dua to the fatigue of travellinglwould havevsaved him from the kind, though, in that ca3e, ill-timed visits of his friends. Intending to set out early on Saturday, J)e paid a hastyvisit to a relative at Union Point, where, unfortunately for his arrangt inents, he was met by severat old ac quaintances. Delay was the consequence; rus arrival became knovyn ; and the spirit 1 ol our Athens was at ic.. railed f.irth to. lo honor to one of one most enterprising and useful citizens. Crowds visited the General, he received them with the plain ness and warmth of an American citizen. and thought, no doubt, that he had; done with their trouble" when they de parted, Jf ar from it, however. He was allowed scarcely breathing time before ji Committee called on him who had been instructed to overrule all moderate ob- ections) with an invitation to a public A f. IV 11 I'm: er. Aiier many incriectua enuea- vors to gread off in consequence of the position in which his friends have placed inn before the public, and the delicacy necessarily to be observed in this town in larticular, &c. the inexorable Committee extorted from him a reluctant consent to d fer his journey till Monday. Monday came, and with it one of the most agree- ble public entertainments which ojjr town ever wifnesscd. The following are the invitation and Gen. Dudley's reply : WTtfrj. 4th June, IS 36. Dkak Sir Yur personal and political fiirn Is in Ncwbern avail themselves of the wpportunity .irTovdcd by your presence, lo invite you to a public dinner, at such time as may suit your convenience t t' be given iy them as a ma.iifes. tut'Oii of tli-ir ai'proval of your efFeji tn in bel.alt ot mle;nl improvement in t ttis section of the Stale, and of the high respect they entertain for your cliiacter. - We are, sir, very respec' fully, yours, JOHN P. DAVES, JNO. 1. PASTKUK, . " - JOHN II. BRYAN, omit JOHN SNE At), j Gen. Eow'b U.1)DDttr, iWrriern, AthJnne- 18." 6. Gsxtiemejt I have had the honor of receiv ing your note of invitation ;io partake of u public dinner, to be given by roy personal and puliiicul friend-, :t such time as m y sun mv convmienc a a nu.imi siai ion oi tiit-ir approve) ot my en. ins -n behalf of internal improvemtnts in this section' f the St:tte. While disclaiming any pat iicut.tr claim to such pubhe approbation of my services, whatever may have been' my wish to gee the Stale engaged in works calculated to place her respectably by the side 6f her sister States, and lo devclope ihe vast resources of which she is capable, and being willing to embrace every opportunity to cherish good feelings in so im portan' a course, 1 accept your invitation with great pleasure. My time, gentlemen, bei unlimited, f trust von will p.rdon.me for naming the earliest dafor such an occasion, Monday, next. j fain, gctult-men, most raspectfully, ' ' , Your ob't servant, - ' EDWAKD P.. DUDLEY. : JlfeiPri. J. P. Jiavci, J I, Pasteur j John ff. Jiryan, John Snead. Accordingly, at 4 o'clock on 4hat day, a large and .respectable assemblage of our citizens sat down to dinner at the Wash ington Hotel, to such a-tftuner and such comforts as the proprietor, ('apt. Cutler, is celebrated for providing. After the cloth was removed, Signor Pucci, an em inent Italian performer, was introduced with his harp j music- lent its charms; the ice champaigue sparkled on the board, and although it was circulated with a mo deration which would have delighted the temperance society, enough was quaffed to point the wit and sustain hilarity ..The only desire which was ungratilied, was, that all our Whig brethren throughout the State had not been, with us at the fes tive board. y , ltEGUr.AR TOASTS. ' 1. The great cause of jConst-tutional liberty throughmd the Union against the New-York system of nutronae, spoils and proscription. Noith Carolina she hasstood forth boldly and tr umph.o.tly against both Executive dictation and the rlaHerv of sycophants, S. TWi Honorable Hudi L- White! a nativ-. son of Norths-Carolina ; the incorruptible jurist, vnterrificd by denunciatious, he dares to be an honest p ditician. 4. Th Hviiv John Tyler the firm and em . siitent Republican in tne w;dks ol pr'va'e life, aii well as in the Senate chamber Virginia may oe proud of him. . 5. )ur di'in.!rdshea gueal, Gen. Kdward UU , Uudiey llii "tiileii U h Moored and teeme'i, whether regard hina as the li'rjl and efticienl outrun of'intenial imorovrm nt. the iiKliiaitrioui and HnspitltDle planter, or the patri otic arfil feaileis whiif. . Gen. Dudley arose and replied as ful- lows : .. .... - :,: ' Mr; President and Gentlemeri ; the unexpected, and perhaps unmerited honor which you h;ie done me since-my arrival in Newbern, deprives me in. a measure of the composure necessary to iha.uk: you as 1 ought, and to respond suitably to the se'hti merit just expressed. 1 should not have used the ternis perhaps uwnerif- ed," bat tlecideuly so, had I ttot fek the conviction, tha t my zea I , i f ti o t tny yff r t s, in ih e cause of my country J andif my native State in particular, has been earn est and ardent. Drawn from the privacy of my farm by the kindness and partiality i of my friends, and placed before my fef-j low citizens ima position bv far to i con spicuous for my humble qualifications-, you may expect. from me more than 1 can perform, and be disappatnted by my defi ciencies. Could you read the sentiments of my heart, instead of listening, to them through the cold medium of inadequate speech, you would be enabled to appre ciate rriy devotion to our country, and my gratitude to those who so highly honor me. It may be, Mr. President,, that a reel ing rather of selfishness than of genuine patriotism- has actuated me in my very limited endeavors to assist in placing N. Carolina on .-an equality with her sister States in commercial importance. Born within her borders, protected by her laws, associated with her sons from my youth upward,, bound to. her by all the tics of kindred, friends and tome, the spirit of emigration which has deprived her of thousands of .her worthiestsons, produc ed! in me a stronger affection, a more heart-fell reluctance to join in the deser tion. Determined, therefore: tn stand or fall with the fortunes of my native State, common prudence, nav absolute duty, demanded that my feeble" assistance should be cheerfully rendered to such of our enterprising citizens as are devoted to the true welfare of the commonwealth. While I pledge myself, gentlemen, thai this assis4ancehall never be withheld, I at the same time disclaim any merit for my course, beyond what is due to the discharge of a duty to the community, dictated by my own judgment and feel ings. Were T, on the prf sent occasion, to pass over in silence the honour which "mv, fel low citizens have done me by naming me as a candidate for the chief magistracy of tne iate. 11 might appear rather an attec t&tion of modesty than the practice of that virtue. I shall therefore briefly sav to you gentlemen, that this honour iss not of my seeking. Impressed with the belief that f 1 1 many of hit fellow-citizens are more wor thy of the station much more capable of performing the important dutie apper taining to it, it wa with the utmost reluc tance that I yielded to the wishes and ar guments of those who seemed to believe that my acquiescence would promote the interest of the State and advance the cause of those who are so nobly conten ding for the restoration of our constitu tional rights and liberties. Such argu ments' are not to be withstood.ru sanc tioned evenly probability, and Icnnsent ed. The resiflt rests with the freemen of the State; and whether l be successful or the reverse, my attachment to my na tive State shall suffer nu diminution, nor shall my endeavours to promote her pros perity be less ardently pursued. In annnt.rncing myself a candidale for the station alluded to, I objected to Mr. Van liuren as a northern man, in feeling i ;,, ,. t-i t " 7,U ,,n tC A,,,of m? H't'ca opponents in tlie State, and some of my fi tends who had not read my circular attentively, per verted tlie mental and habitual distinction which I intended, bvmakiiig it merely a geographical one. I hose who are ,cm versant with either my publick course or my private opinions, need not be told that the la'ter was not my meaning: and I deem ilT)resent a suitable time to offer this explanation to such as were led to so erroneous a conclusion by too hasty a per usal of my expressions. My objections to that gentleman rest principally on his anli souihein feelings, evinced by his ac ttoh oh the Missouri question, ou the Ta riff,and his vet more recent avowal of the power of Congress to abolish slavery in tlie District ol Columbia. His whole nub I'tck, course, in short, has created a gene ral distrust of his patriotism, and I need not say to the present assembly that the South will nver knowingly assist in the elevation of one in whom she cannot ful ly confide. - ' In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to say, that whether i remain in my pre sent station in private life, orbeelevatei by the partiality of my friends, to the inor;; arduous and responsible one to whicl I have consented to aspire all my eher gies shall be put forth In behalf of what l believe lo be the bases of North Laro Una's true hapn'mess anI pros peri ty ed ucation and Internal improvement. In connexion with this determination, and as but poorly e jpressive of the feelings which the kindness of my friends in your town has excited, allow iheMr. Pr?ident,to offtjr Ui flowing tbsjttf T . The 7WiWAtfff,-enpwriedJfbr 'wspj -'a'ityand the merit of her itwi May. she lot partake of the be ik-fits of a liberal i-ona. ut in- lrn;l improvement . , - -X . " The President called upon M. E? Manly, -? E vq., to make, in behalf of lhe citizeqsn -a suitable acknowledgement to the toast o our ue't'''' ,v. . '. Mr. Manly. said, that before he did sti he would beg' leave to make some state- ; meuts in" corroboration bf the facts allu- ded to by Gen. Dudley. In sjeak1ng of having been associateijb.vvitli tcn.T)i'm live last two Genei at Assemblies M tha St'ate, he look occasioii the first of a pub lick kind whichlfas presented, itselff to thatik t h e citizens of Neyjbern for tlte dis tinguished lionourHhey couferred oq Mtii by Electing him tice to represetft, Inyta in. the Legislature of the SJiale; tuat wnat- " ever mjglit be the meed hereaftcca warded to h-m by his fellow citiiens, whether of wen! or . wo, a sense of the obl -gatiuus Uiut conferred could never be effaced. ' '' Mr. M. then proceeded to thank, most , heartily, the honou red guest, fqr hi v"wish"e for the prosperity of our borough, -and likewise for the compliment to her hospit ality contained in his toast. His fellow citizens, he said,' were not unconsciou"; of havi ng eudeavou red to deserve the char acter ascribed, and they are nq.w pleased to learn that ,th ir efforts have not been unsuccessful they are pleased, to leanv it too, from the lips of one who has been bred in the, tFifmington school, and who-' knows, therefore, so, well, what hospttal iiy;is. " --" Mr. M. concluded by givi the follow ing toast.. Our sister Boro of Wilmin.loni tjis'tnjrulslil alike forhir hoxpitality and hr exeriions in be half of internal improvement. 6. The memory of thoe Mecklenburjr fatnn's who first uplifted the banner of Independence ua the- 20th May, 1775, ' 7. The Hon. Wdlil P. Minium The abls and eloquent defender of the con-tituti -.., the IiiKh iniiided,. honest aul imlependcnt statesman, wbti neither ask nor desires any thing from le hand or power . f ' 8. The memory efjcshntin lilikely, the yeuth ful K lion of the AmerictO Navy. Though his , . rave be in trie oceim deep, unknown, N. Citru lina ui l cherish, -with a mother's foadnes,' thai , rich h-gncy of hit fame - . 9. The hculdvof Gen. Dunen L. Clinch, tha jja'-luit s hlier of ihe forest who sought bin Summer piariers'Jin the batth-fiahl of l'lari l, and not in the c -rpeted parlours of -St. Augus tine. . ' ' , - ': . , 10. The memory of John Stanly. While wa pay jut tribute to the honoured living, let us not forget the distinguished dead. 11. Those rithJul sentinels on the watch?w- ers of liberty, th Wlug Ed.ors of North Car !tua. - . -The President after a few pertinent In trftducfory remarks, read the following letter from Judge Gaton. Mondait June 6th, 1836. Gentlemen : I hve thii moment had the lion . ur to receive your polile iav'.tat:o; to attea l ih- public ; dinner complimen'ary to Gen. Du.l ! i ...... i- ' .i Ji.. i .It ev. which is to fiff riven thrs dav, by number of the C'iens of Newbrrinx For this m.irk of ur attention, I. pray you-to accept jny gralo ul acknowledgment. - r'-i .-?v;' ' -J The high respect which I entertain ror uen Du Hey would prompt me to unite in a'y suita ble expression of this sentiment, but 1. feel my self obliged forego the gra'ificaiion of joining you on tl.is oceas'pn" hy public'considcralious. which I trust will excuse mv absence. Wiihoiit presinmiuc' to lay d'.wa any rucjfor the goreinmcnt of otners, I have enjoined it ort myself, ver since I was chareed with the duty of administering a portion of the ptibtc justice, to keep as much aloof as a freeimn wrll . Cau, from party struggles and the manitVstat'ons f party feeling. It is of high importance that ev ery "c tixen of the State should feet emSr confi- dence in the imp:irt'ily of its jud'eial tribunnls. rvow, witnom cn-nying inai u is po-sunc u iivlividuul to mingle earnestly in pohiiv at con tention, and afterwards act with rigid impartial ity in i)aasin?, as an umpire,'? on the CMitr Xet sies wliich trequently groWout of thcm,,l am fully convinced that nvmy can not resistihe u-y piciou 1 hat part v prejudice has.han an iiinuenca on tiie decifion. The mjuiy tliuainnicted on t? ciiuiacter of courts of justice, is hot, in my judg ment, atoned for by ihe serr':Ces done,-to th community by tlie Judges, as assertersttf cor rect political principles. " , ; I here mny he extraordinary oce uuons rn" which a departure from this, tenerjl rule may justin.el, but as a general rule, 1 leei it my duty to observe it: ' fr, ' Dtrtieve me. Gentlemen, very trnly Youf . obliged Triend anI feH'.w citin. . WILLIAM GASTON. To John P. Davis, John Snestt, i.t 7 f.., lolm II. Dryan, Johiv I. Pi svor, Eqr; 5'" 1:, Tlte Hon.. Williant G'Slofi ; the eminent jurist and-exemplary ci'isen UespcciiBg tha s;ncity of his judicial staiion, he stands ahf- trom party contentions, an.l is a Mlty ois iu guished by the -able an impartial duicarge of his duties on the Bench, he has: always 0el by his private virtues. " T ' .' 13. The Lnilies of Norh CarolinaOur wms their protection, their a-mi ir reward. A'OLUNMKERS. 0 y John II. Brvan, The . f Ion. Henry Clay the m tgnanimous and noHle jninded statesman; who has thrice come o the rescue ol me tepn- l c, and sacr.ficcd all party feehngs an pr vatfl 4iiitnositv al the shrine if the ionititution aui the common w iire. 11 v John Snead Btueatiorf-P-The truesoure 6f rational jret,uess ; the Unfailing antidote for- polhical po son., t . . - - By Hamil on C. Graliam. The enemies, or arbitrary pow'er. and friends lo constitutional Ireedom M y they -never despair of the re, publick : .. w ' - ' By Hardy TI. Croom. Norih Carorma. Ilet Bays and Uivers in exislence, and ber Jlailrosid; in prospect -: i these " , . Soon may the arm i f mighty Siddm afsr, -Drive ihe Swift barge, kodiTilt the rapid rae. Bv llobert G. Moore.JBJeiW. Bryan, E;q. A native sonof Newberht taleoted; patrioiics; and amiable, -site is nreu4 ol hern. . . ' Mr. Bryan rose arJjsaid tT ' Gentlemen Theeullnfeirfci"fo' njch yoy havc o warinl y jrifondeif lata tfc s . ;