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THE BANNER. ^ ABBEVILLE C. II., S. C.: Wcd?c>4(i?V) i$o*'. !il, INIT. / ?r- - r ?* ^vs Oivc Way for iiic Steam Car! We have just learned from a gentleman pqdCJng through this place from Xewbury, that the stockholders have decided upon the route through this District by a majority of 19(50 votes. Columbia, Charleston, Newberry, and Anilerson voted with us. So our labor lias not been in vain, and the solitudes of our District before many years, will resound with the clatter of the steam car as il dashes on with the speed of the wind, over her fertile soil. From the establishment of this road, Abbeville District may date fhe commencement of her prosperity. The lido of emmigration which has so long been setting towards the West will be arrested and return in part. And we think we will not be saying too much when we state that the wa^te nlaces I around us will become gardens, and the "wilderness blossom a* the rose," Volunteers for UIcxscq. Ti:x recruits left Clieraw a few days since to reinforce the Palmetto Regiment. Official jBPcspatclics. It is gratifying to notice in the official reports ofGen. Scott, that more of the officers of the Palmetto Regiment are nientionik.,? ?i... uu n mi tiiixu tin y uuiui an i.inj ai ~ I my. Among others noted for their bravery and efficiency, wc find the names of Capt. J. F. Marshall and Lt. Seileck, also the lamented Lt. J. B. Moragne who fell at the Garita nobly cheering on his camrades in arms. The whole Regiment receives the highest praise from the reports. In the atiack upon the Garita, the Regiment of Rifles was intermingled with the bayonets of ; the Palmetto Regiment, and placed in the i advance, three rifles and three bayonetts under each arch. The gate of Helen was regarded by Gen. Scott, as the most diffi h . i. t 1 - * * cun position 10 cany, ana oniy intended that Gen. Quitman should divert the alienation of the enemy, at this point, whilst Gen. Worth attacked the San Cosme gain, but the chivalry of C3en. Quitman's Division could not be narrowed down to manoeuvring, they stormed the gate, and first entered the city, with a shout of victory, which rang through her streets, and hulls, and told her inhabitants that the star of Mexican glory had set. Tiie Palmetto Regiment. Upon the first p;ige of this week's paper, will be found an. interesting letter from a member of the Company raised in this District for the Mexican War. We regret to learn from this letter the death of another of our brave sons?a more gallant spirit has not fallen in the enemy's land?Lieutenant Benton W. Stewart. When his country called for volunteers, he was among the first to respond to that call, and nobly exrhnilfTlllff tllP. mnlf nl Mninr fr?Vio* ? ? ? ? 1V>? ill w? ifAUjVi IVI kUUV Ui cL private, sacrificing wealth and the affections offnen(l6, rallied under the Palmetto banner. Though not permitted to die amidst the clash of arms and the roar of cannon, his memory will nevertheless be cherished by his country. It appears that he died after the battles around the city of ------- ~ - * iviexico, we presume oi some disease incident to that climate, after having passed unharmed through the conflict. From this letter it will be seen ateo, that three of our Company were in the Forlorn Hope, or Storming Party, at Chepultepock. Richard Watson, Norwood and Patrick ; Watson received three wounds and Patrick was killed, whilst Norwood escaped unhurt By another letter from Dr. McLaren, who has charge of the General Hospital at Perote, and addressed to his brother in this place' we have the following list giving the location of the wounds in the Palmetto Re giment, which wo believe has not been published before:? Killed.?Col. P. M. Butler, shot through the head; Li'eut. W. R. Williams, do.; Lieut. J. R. Clark, do.; Lieut. D. L. Adams. shot through the abdomen \ all in the battle of' Cfhurubusco. Lieut. J. W. Cantey, shot through the abdomen, at Chepultepeck ; Lieut. J. B. Moragne, shot through the breast, at the Garita. , Wounded.?Lt. Col. Dickinson, shot I Ml. ? I I J.?l. < ... II f through (ho ankle, (since dead,) nt Ciiu- 1 | rubusco ; Maj. A. LI. Gladden, severely, in i the thigh, at the Garita ; Lt. James Cantey, - Adjutant, severely, in the faee, at Churn- | busco ; Lt.^&rK. Clarlc. Acl'g. Adj't., se\ verely, in the thigh, at Chepultepcc ; Capt \V. II. DeSaussure, contusion iu the thigh, at Churubusco; Capt. J. I.). Hlanding, ; Commissary, slightly, in the arm ; Capt. ' ' It. S. Moflatt. severely, in the lcir. at Chu j ' J ' C7# rubusco; lit Jos. Abncy, severely, in the j shoulder, at do. ('apt. J. Williams, slightly, in the breast, at the Garita ; Lt. S. fcjum- , ter, severely, contusion of the thigh, at ! Churubusco; Lt. II G. Billings, severely, | in the thigh, at. do ; Lt. J. R. Davis, slight- j ly, at the Garita and Churuhusco; Lt. J. j N. Steen, slightly at Churuhusco, severely I at the Garita, (since dead) , Lt. F. W. Selleelf, severely, in the leg, at the Garita ; j Lts. A. B. O'Bannon and C. S. Kirkland, sliijhtlv, at Chepultepec. \J Tlu? Army. It is said that orders have been issued, or will be shortly, directing Gen. Scott to consolidate the remnants of the Regiments which have been much diminished during the war, and to send home the other officers to recruit their commands. We regret to learn this, ai^d were hoping that the Palmettoo Regiment now re, duced to a handlui, would be permitted to return home, both officers and privates. We trust something will yet be done to relieve them. It appears by the latest accounts from Mexico that this extraordinary personage has fled from his country and left her armies to fight their battles under the auspices of some more fortunate leader. This report, however, wants confirmation.? Whether it bo true or not, the command uf the army has been taken from him, and attempts have been made to court martial him for his numerous defeats. It is high time, the Mexicans had learned in tr n F A m r? n rmi? i?/l IU\' 111 Vlil\.lUllll VI > i I 14 v I i villi U. I 111 >j M UU that the same results would have taken place under the leadership of any of their military men. The American soldier fights for glory ; the paltry pay he receives from government is no inducement for him ! to peril his life upon the battle field, or un- j dergo the fatigues and hardships of the ; camp; his motto is "conquer or die." Like his patriot ancestors of the Revolution, he is willing to fight without pay and in rags, i?.t ? / ? i i to upnoiu tne glories ot nis country, ami [ this is the secret of our victories. Exportation of Spccic. It is said that the Caledonia carried out in her last voyage, upwards of $050,000 in specie. Amounts larger or smaller, are go- j ingout in almost every vessel that leaves ! for England, which will serve to relieve the I pressure in the money market, hut we fear j iti uiu expanse ui our own. Correspondence of Inc New Orleans Delia. VERA CRUZ, NOV. 5, 1847. ! The remains of the lamented Ciiptain j Walker and his faithful servant David, arc j now in the Casile of Perote having been j brought from Huamantla, by order of Col. j Wynkoop. They will be forwarded to the I United States by a large train which is j shortly expected Irom Mexico. Of Santa Anna and his whereabouts nothing more is known except that he is a prisoner by his own people, and will have to undergo the orJeal of a trial. One *l: i. - ? ?i iiiinjr is curium?ne win not wage another fight with our troops. There are various rumors of a speedy peace, but in them I place but little confidence. Everything was quiet at Pebla at last accounts. The two La Vegas still remain at Perote, on their parole of honor. BATTLE OF ATLIXCO. My beloved Father and Sire, whom I venerate: Surely your blessing has preserved me in this conjuncture, for the Americans, by their valor and discipline, are invincible, and without exaggeration the attack which they made appeared to me the day of Judgement. l write to you lor the purpose of informing you that the army of the United States of America, yesterday afternoon, had a bloody engagement with his Exccllency, the Senor commanding general, Don Jouquim Rea, who was at the head of 2,000 infantry, well drilled, well equipped and paid, with all his valiant gu rrrilleroa. But having found it impossible to maintain his position, notwithstanding the profound military knowledge possessed by this ancient soldier of Nopeleon and veteran of independence, he abandoned it with precipitation and retired to the city of Atlixco. And the American army pursuing met resistance in the impregnable mountain of San Miguel, which however was carried by American valor, notwithstanding it was covered with two thousand more troops and one cannon. In this action we had much need of the val? iant National Guards of Huachinojjgo, wbo j tho day before yesterday were.coin mancied hy the Governor to retire, and who slept at |1 i " *" >?J i- < wi i mmr ir ? I 'Wi ? * ? Cholula, and marched out at one o'clock in ' the morning, on their march, with much apprehension. The American Army having possessed theinxelve of this hill, in which they encoun- : tered the most admirable firmness of the patriotic Mexicans, who retired to the centre of the city and discharged much mu.-dcetr\ jrotn the houses and churches, which J served for strong walls of defriice Tlx-sc ! were attacked by lire, for the artillery was | directed with great loreo against the plaza, ! into which ihoy threw ahum 21 I shot sin.! j .sh< lis. This superiority of arms compelled the Mexicans to ask a truce, which resulted i in a capitulation, which was commenced at 7 o clock, at which hour I have the satisfaction totako up my pen to write you. I know not the loss which the American army has suffered, hut am just assured that it has been very small, whilst we have had | 219 Mexicans killed. 3U0 more wounded, and several guerilleros taken prisoners, of those who call themselves the " poisoned lancers." I omitted to mention to you, that the Senor General Kea has departed with his most confidential adjutants, for the South, i and on yesterday morning 11 is Excellency, the Governor, took Might, attended with the : most loyal employers, lie intends to esta blish himself at .talann.a place very snifa- ! hie to oppose the enemy with that valor : which ho 1ms always exhibited and will continue to exhibit. The Senor Deputy, in consequence of his accelerated flight to Matainoras, has omitted 10 pay me the draft, but I have had it protested, and in consequence thereof, yon will take from the trunk the silver 1 1 - I ? ptaic, which i consiuer ougni 10 de sold to j pay the expenses of your journey. Starting } from your city 3'ou will await me at Tepea- j ca, for which place I start this moment. When I see you 1 will give you the par ticulars, and now, business aside, I request j you to avail yourself of the humble respect i with which you are venerted by your a (fee- i tionate son. Jose Eduard Hernandez. From the N. O. Com. Times, 11 th in si. LATE AND IMPORTANT. Reported Escape oj Santa Anna from Tarnpico.?Suspicious Looking Simmer, Sf-c. <F" By the arrival here, at a late hour last j night, of the steamer James L Day. Capt. i Wood, from Vera Cruz the 5th inst., we | have received late and important intelligence fro in the seat of war. Escape of Santa Anna.?Our attentive correspondent O. l/\ SM in a letter despatched to us a few minutes before the James L. Day got under way, informs us that news had just reached Vera Cruz, from Tampico. announcing the astounding fact of the embarkation of Santa Anna at the latter port, on board the British steamer, the Fourth, and that he had thus escaped out of Mexi- ' co. \ It appears that Col. Gates, the Governor ! of Tamnico. had nrovioniv intplli- i i i j ; | gcnce that Santa Anna was in the neighborhood, and he immediately ordered out scouts to collcct all possible information thereon, issuing, at the same time, the strictest injunctions to the officers in command of the U. S. schooner lying there, to prevent any ves- \ sel, of whatsoever description they might be from crossing the bar, without first undergoing the strictest search. We learn, however, that before the command of the (iorernor reached the U. States schooner, a small craft, (a schooner) which wail? on the Hrif ish steamers, convey the mails, bullion, quicksilver, &c.. &c, on board had gone out, and communicated with the British tteamer. It Is now ascertained, as we find it stated, that the ex-President, with his usual luck and foresight, where his personal safety is concerned, got ofifon this littlfc vessel ; so that all the means of Col. Gates to capture him, or otherwise frustrate his plan, for quilling the country, were useless. YVe feel bound, however, in giving this intelligence, to state that it is not generally believed at Vera Cruz; whilst, however, : t :? J:J mgii iuiii.iiuiiiiiiL's at ji <iiupicu uiu nui scum to.doubt it. / ^ From the Edgefield Advertiser We have been permitted to make the following extracts from a letter written by Captain P. S. Brooks, of the "96 Boys," to his father at this place. Vera Cruz. October 19, 1847. My Dear : i have only time to tell you that to day I struck a vain of good luck. The Colonel in command of the 13th Raiment called on me and tendered a command of 70 men, which of course I gladly accepted. We go on to the great city to-morrow. n i a n _ T v^osonei nays, or lexas, (ine ganani Jack Hays,) also called and complimented me with one of his Texas Revolvers. My connection with the Georgia Infantry now ter- 1 minates, as a full command is prefTerable to i an Anjutancy, which Captain Nelson (the officer in command of the Georgians) offe- i red me. Captain N. is fine looking, and a i most thorough gentlemen. < The common impression here is, that the I war wiJ^not terminate in five years. The i detachment with which I go up will consist of the 13th?of Colonel Havs's Regiment, and a cavalry force of about 250 Dragoons. i Colonei Withers will forever claim my i warmest gratitude for tho appointment he i has terdered me. Hays says he will have ~ (in his language) a Texas fight between Jalapa and Perote. Is . it not charming, c that I should have an opportunity of noting r in consert with the Texan Rangers, and the n glorious Colonel Jack llays? Hays weighs d 130, is very handsome, modest as a girl, I but as brave as a Carolinian. When he 1 gave mo the Pistol In; blushed, and 50 did I, 1 iti receiving such compliment from such a j man. If I can but get in one battle, and ; feel that I too have spilt my blood with the j brave Palmetto ljoys, I shall be contcnt. i I have just learned that the boat will leave , at daylight. It is now 10 o'clock, and I am : writing in the Cluartonnasters otlice, who j is now making out despatches. The infor- ! matiou 1 uave in my last about my Ik'gi- | njeni is 01 course. utji rumor, yet tuc com- ; mon, impression is tluit there nre hut 70 j elfeetivc men. There are hero about forty-live hundred men. Wo will leave to- j niorrowj and it' there is any fighting the j Texans will find it, and I will have my I share. All they want lor a week is a hag j of parched corn. The Texans killed some I three guerrillas day before yesterday, and Hays told me he had a trap for about 100 to-morrow. I am messing with Colonel Withers, Colonel Clement, and Major I'olk, the President's brother. My Regiment is the praise of every tongue, and our beloved nutter embalmed even in the hearts of strangers. Oil! how rny heart grieves,when I thinlc of the brave 90 Boys, but every blow I strike will beJor Ihcni and poor Butler. Of course, when I get to my ttegment. 1 go to my own company, but 1 hope to compare scars with them when wo do meet. Can't hear one word from my poor wounded brother. Vera Cruz is almost as far out of the way of news from the army as J-;********. God bless yon all." sy 7*~~' '* Mustang.?Our readers have doubtless read with groat pleasure the graphic and spirited letters of the correspondent of the Now Orleans Delta, who rejoices in the nom tie guerre of " Mustang." It will be seen from the following account who he is, and that he can fight as well as write. Mustang of the Delta.?The Cincinnati Commercial says, on the authority of Dr. E. K. Chamberlain, that the ri al name of u Mustang" is Fraiuer, a native of Mary land, though he has been for several years a resident of Louisnna or Texas. Me was among the first volunteers who embarked for the Rio Cramie from Louisiana, arid one of a very icw oi mai corps wno oiu not "sec enough of the elephant" before llio column reached Camargo. After the Louisiana treops were discharged, for refusing to serve twelve months, Mr. Plainer joined Jack Hays Regiment of R ingo.ts, in which troop he served until the Regiment was discharged. At the battle of Monterey, where, it is said, he Killed in single combat an officer of lancers, and captured his Mexican horse, he gained the familiar cognomen of 44 Mustang,"' over which signature he has since been a regular correspondent of the Delta. Mr. Trainer is about twenty-six or twenty-eight years of age, a practical mm (Jiiu ui mu most ituimui anu impartial correspondents of ilie army. y, / nTiik Palmetto Regiment.?Wc have buen fivored with the sight of a letter, from an officer of the Palmetto Regiment, to one of his relative?, in this ''ity, dated the 27ili ultimo from which we gather the following particulars. That in the battle of Cliapultepec, on the 13th instant the finginent of the Palmetto Regiment, that went into action, had 19 killed and wounded, in their advance on the city; that, in storming the j wall of the fortification, where the slaughter ^r.t.? - ? T I I n UI115 IVCi^lUJUUl HilJJ lliu "It'iUt'Mj LllClU. I Manigault was (he first person that reached j tho wall and Lieutenmt Robertson the second; that Lieutenant J. Willis Cunte}' received a wound and died that night; that Lieutenant Moragne was killed ; that Lieut. ! Steen svas wounded and since died, that Lieutenant Clark was wounded in the log, and Lieutenant Sol leek also wounded, but both getting well; that Lieutenant Robert, son was slightly wounded in the leg, by a piece of wood, splintered off by a cannon ball, but is now perfectly well ; Major Gladden was also wounded, but was able, on the I Gth, to ride out in his carriage; that poor Weatherby was the only member of the Charleston Volunteers, who has died of his wound?; and that Graham and Meyer werd killed on the spot. The same letter states that Captain Blnnding, and his brother James, and Lieutenant Manigault and Bell, are all well, and unhurt. It adds that General Shields, who was again wounded at Chapultepec, will pass through Charleston in 8 or 10 days hence, on his way to Washington. We trust that our citizens will prepare for the fitting reception of the gallant General, who has proved himself the worthy commander of our Palmetto Soldiery.?Charleston Courier. s/ Tiie Post Office Law.?The deficit in revenue under the new law, from $800,000 the first year, is this year reduced to $40,000; and the Postmaster-General, Johnson, is so gratified with the result, the introduction of a uniform system of cheap postage similar to the penny postage in England. This is gratifying intelligence not only to the friends of the tnoasure, who have so earnestly advocated it in the face of strenuous opposition,but to the the whole country, and fully justifies the predictions of the result made by the friends of the law. Piiofehty of Married Women.?The Senate of Vermont has passed the bill, 18 to 5, securing to married woman the sole right n their own property. Friction Matches.?The fabrication of :hemical allumeltes occupies in the envious of Paris more than ton thousand worfcnen. A single house employs three hunIred. A single house sends annually to London friction matches to the, value of 20,000 francs. Correspondence of the Baltimore H WASHINGTON, NOV. 11, Dei ay of Ocntral Scull's T7*c Expenses of the 1 Far Soitiul Credit of the do cer n Jit urn of General Armstrong, to ZiH pool, i\pc. VVe have no further news from M ami L now begin (o think we shall not officially from General Scott till abou^^H^^BH meeting of the next Congress. It cann^^^^^HH that the road from Vera Cruz to and thence to Mexico, is so infested guerrilla*, as not to allow an express the (Joininandcr-in-Chiel to pass throi^B^^^BH| if accompanied by a strong escort. I events, the reinforcements which | Scoit must have received by this time, ; have enabled him to keep the com j tion with Vera Cruz open, and to cor^^^^H^H ! pond freely with the Government. Though the proclamation of S.cnor |y Pena is in every respect the stronjHHH^^H j peace document we haVe as y<H r'ccei^^HBHH j preparations arc making lor continuK.ng^H^^^H ! war. As the great business of the I paign is now over, and the Mexicansl^^^^^Hj | not likely again to rai.se a considerable I iu> us, uiu vjosi ui mo war I forth will be much less than the sum i ready expended, and will, (or (he next j cial year, not require more than nu ad^^HBBj | tional outlay of from twelve to fijlccti m j oj dollars to he provided for by extraordinn^^^^^H j means. For all the other purposes of ! verument the ordinary income from toms and the sales of public land?, toilet with such mean# as may he available Mexico itself, will be .sufficient. These fifteen millions will hardly call (HHH ' a new loan, and may be easily obtained ! the issue of Treasury Notes, hearing inte^^^^^H { est, say from 5 to 6 per cent, per i and may constitute a Iloating debt, at ilie; close of the war may be easily fundc^HHH at a low rate. The floating debt of Pranc^^^^H whose finances belong (o the best n-gnlatc^^^HH in Europe, amount, at this moment, to th^^^^9 : trifling sum of one hundred and sixty mil^H^^B : lions of dollars, or something more thas^^HEfl 800.0,00,000 francs HH If. a.s I should think most likely, the crotary of the Treasury recommend such ;^E9B course, it will not only enable the (>oveni-^^^^H ! inent to prosecute the war. against Mcxic(^^^H| ! with renewed energy and vigor, but csscn-^^^SS j lially tend to relieve the money market,^^^^^ I instead of depressing it. The GovcrnmcntH^HH i being now wholly independent of the banks,^^Sj?| j its credit is superior to that of any corpora| ted or private banker, and it may avail itsclf^^^^H oi u ior toe neneiu 01 lite wuote country. ! Grneral Armstrong is returning to his : Consulate at Liverpool by the steamer of I the U5:h. All the real war being over, and | no more glory to be won, the General returns to his important civil post. Tin: Gall a.\t Cait. Wamci:r.?We had i the pleasure this morning of eon versing with ^9H ! Capt. Taylor, of the 3d Artillery, who was i in the battle of Huamantla, and by the side" j of the gaiiant Walker when he was killed. J There have been man)' reports as to the 8flB| j means by which the brave ranger met his | death, but the evidence of C.i[<t. Taylor, who was an eye witness, we fully rely on and deem it conclusive. He says that Walker 8^H was standing in front of the church giving his orders when he received I wo balls, one in his side and one in the eye. HH N. O. Evening Mercury. BMW B Tun Mississippi Bo vs.?-In answer to the H ' recent call of the Government of Mississip- Hfl i pi for a batallion of Infantry, we notice that I a number of the 44 Marshall Guards," of tho BHj j old 1st Regiment, who twice met the one- BB i my in Mexico, have associated together fo* HI the purpose of raising a company for the wars. Success attend the great Mississip- flfl pin lis. Skixneh's Inflated Horse-Collar.? 83 As a thing- denoting that a general regard fl| to tlie comfort of animals is extending in these days of movement, Mr. Skinner's invention may be cited. The invention consists of a collar-shaped tube, made either of leather or a catouchouc material; which is 9| filled with common air. The inflation is flj completed in a few seconds, by means of an ornamental valve at the top of the collar ; H| the latter can be rendered tense or elastic, ^9 or the air can be altogether expelled from it ^ at a minute's notice. A great desideratum is accomplished by the equalization of the pressure of the draught on the horse's shoulders, as the collar yields to the slightesfc movement; while Mr, Skinner points out that the action of the animal's fore-legs being left unimpeded, the joint is relieved from the effects of a heavy or sudden strain, and from those cramping consequences product* ive of stumbling or falling, followed so often by serious accidents. The improvement also guards against jibbing, often caused by the hardness of the old fashioned collar. In appearance the new collar is far lighter than the old; another recommendation is that it is air.tight, and impervious to wet, or even perspiration from the horse. JerroltVs Weekly. A yopnc lady. Miss More is cxciting some attention in N. York, by imitating the lion-tamer in RavmnnH Ar J ...??.? W f* Ullllg O 1 Menaggerie?entering the caves and play- I ing with the beast, &c. I RELioiousNewspapers.?But thirty-four ! years have elapsed since the first religious | newspaper was started in the United States. 3 Wow there are upwards of one hundred of ] this character, published by the different ] Christian denominations, many of which 1 have a wide circulation.