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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
COMMUNICATION
pY A FRIEND OF GENIUS AND TASTE.

O. MR.. DICKINSON, a celebrated Nina
ture Painter. has lately arrived in this city
His Miniatures, in addition to their exquisite
finish as Paintings, possess an excellence not
always attained by the profession. In n, in
stance. we believe, has he failed to produce "a
Characteristic likeness. In every case he
seems to catch the expression of the soul as
beaming through the conntenance, with uner-
ring accuracy. II the power of uniting in his
productions The utmost deIcaey of execution,
with an ease of attitude and a faithfnlness of
nature almost unrvaled, can give to any artis;
the patronage Of those who are admirers Of the
fine arts, liberal portion of it will be given TO
h m. Indeed, all that is wanting to procure
him the same flatiering success here that he
has met with in'so many other cities OF the u
MON. is only that he should be known.
p 'sHee decies repstita piacebit.
tho - u.s. " II Herald.
9y-Mr. Dickinson is now stopping at the Man
sion House in Litch6elJ, where he may be
professionally seen for a few days. Oct /.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
ON WORKING OXEN.

The Committee on Working Oxen and Fat
Cattle report: F i
That the whole number of working oxen en-
tered for premium were ten PAIRS and eight
pairs Of them brought forward for exhibition. !
That 1t was with very great difficulty that
we werI able TO discharge our duties, owing to
the fact that the spectators crowded in such
numbers upon the space allotted for the exhibit
ton and in considerable degree prevented US
from obtaining fair view OF the working Of
MIR. Leverett Tuitle of Torringon exhibited
very excellent pair Of working cattle, as also
did Mr.. George Coggswell of Washington, and
MIR. Edward Hickox. of WATERFOWL.
Gen. Frederick Buel OF Litchfeld also exhib
tied an excellent pair Of oxen, as we'll as Mr.
Edward Beeman, OF Warren. -r...
Mr.. Timothy Jerome of New Hartford ex.
hiblted very superior pair of cattle, that for
discipline and obedience we have seldom seen
surpass ed. We can speak in very high terms
Of all the cattle exhibited. They were a very
superior collection, and we We're somewhat EN-.
5arressed in selecting any pair to which de-
cided pI.>t~rencc could be given.
After full 'tt>ration, however. your Com
mitiee have decided on awarding the premi-
ums as follows:
TO LeVerett lutttc Of lorrinSton we
award the first premium Of $500
To George s Coggswell, .of Washing
ton, we award the second premium Of $500
To Edward Hickox, WATERFOWL, we
award the third premium Of $500
: or the hest pair of working oxen ow-
ned and raised By The exhibitor we a.
ward TO Cen Frederick Buel of Litch-
field, the first premium Of aas $500
For the second best pair we award Ed
ward r. Beeman, OF Warren, the second
premium If g t T Esaaa8s3a $500
The Society have authorized your Commit
tee to award premium of six dollars for the
best team Of working oxen and steers Of not less
Than 20 pairs owned In the County. No team
containing this Number was exhibited; but q
Team Of fifteen pairs OF such oxen having been
exhibited by George w. Garfield & Co Of
Litch6eld, we have thought proper and do
therefore award Ia Mr.. Garfield dscretiona.
AIRY premium Of "a 90 a3t7e 50 7e
In regard TO the fat cattle we regret to state
that but two pairs were exhibited; o very fine
| pair by William Leach of Torrington, and q
considerably inferior pair by Walter Coe, OF
Litchfeld.As3 In srf sa, "a ssr
Is To,Mr. William Leach. eaward the (,
first premium Of s....-. $500
To Mr., Walter Coe, We award the sec
| ond premium of $500
| All which is respectfully submitted.
DAYTON NATION, Chain man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

Your Committee closed their lahurs with the
farm of Lewis C. Wadhams Of Goshen. He
owns two tracts of iand--one, containing sew.
enty acres, lying near his house. which the
Committee inspected, and another about half
mile distant, which the Committee did not Wis.,.
il. Els labors commenced upon it, when in a
condition 80 stony, as would have discouraged
any man of ordinary perseverance. The land
is now comparatively smooth and fenced by
walls which exhibit good Workmanship, but
being upon unsettled ground, remain true but a
short time. Pasture and tiilage land are great
ly improved, presenting fine growth OF grass
and excellent crors of oats, corn, potatoes, tur
nips SC. Mr. Wadhams has also grove Of
naples. affording annually several hundred
pounds of the first sugar His stock consists o
about twenty cows, from which he makes. a.
every season, 5000 to 5000 lbs. of cheese, being
an average of from 400 to $50 lbs. per COW
During the dry season of last,year, the average
was 400. This cheese finds its way into many
of our own states, and frequently sets out the
table of the West India Planter. Eftz
All the out-buildings are in good repair, and
The dwelling house is without exception in
workmanship and materials. The furniture,
dairy and all branches of the domestic depart
ment, fully correspond to that portion which
is under the charge of the sterner half. In
brief, every thing upon which Mr.. Wadhams
has laid his hand, shows signs Of enlargement
and Improvement to high degree, and your
Committee. had they third premium TO give.
would award il to him, but that being out Of
their power, they recommend present 10
him of some agricultural work, or other gift,
in token Of his skill! and industry Ia@
All which your Committee respectfully sub
nit. ANTHONY c STRONG, Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

The mmittee appointed 20 view the fIOr-
ses and swine having attended heir dusies,
would report:
Two stud horses were entered Tor premiums,
owned by Clark Swift and Solomon Norihrop
There was diversity Of opinion as regarded
them, and we have divided the two premiums
equally.
spectiOn and not tor premium, one beautiful
bay mambrinO, owned, by LOrrain Thrall, the
other fine bay Highlander owned BY Justus
Webster.
Your Committee were gratihed TO find per-
sons willing 10 present such noble animals
when their was no premium expected.
Twelve Breeding Mares were offered.
Three 3 year old Colts owned by VIM. Vince
Ter, Philip S. Beebe and Griswold Woodward.
Six year old Colts were entered, owned by
Daniel N. Lucas, Noah Gaurnsey, George w
Garfield, Lauren Teri cll, Rowly Merwin, and
George Bownes.
-Four yearIing Colts were entered, owned by
David Lucas, Jr Jonathan Buell., Charles Ad-
ans, and Leverett P. Judd. Several fine
spring colts were on the ground, but were mo-
we'd before the Committee had given that no.
tice we intended.
But one Geldin was entered, a large 4year old
ho'Sc1 O"lSu w Ull'
One Boar only was entered, owned by Mr..
Abraham Moss
Breeding Sows with Pigs were entered, own
ea by James Moss, Jonathan Wadl amsjr., and N
d Smith. But two were on the ground.
The breeding SOW entered by Mr.. Garfield,
your Committee could not find.
Itlis impossible 10 give that credit to the
horse kind they may deserve Tor speed and ac-
| ton. when surrounde so closely by crowd,
which they may be worthy of. No animal will
appear with that ease which is natural under
such circumstances. Your Committee hope
more atte nion will be given to the reorlng Of
such noble animal as the horse. and more care
taken in theselecton of fine active mares fer
misuse and old age.
| We have awarded to Clark Swift and
| Solomon Northrop, owners of stud hors-
es. each the sum of $4.OC
To Phineas North, for best brood
Mare, 1st premium 50 O(
To Jacob Blakeslee, for I'd best $2.o(
To Philip s eebe for best year old
Colt, LIST premium of $500
To VIM Wheeler and Griswold Wood
ward, the Cd premium.to be equally d.
vided for Cd best $s2O
To George Bowers for best 2 year old
colt first premium of $500
| To Noah Garnsey for I'd best do the
I'd premium of $500
To David Lucas jr, for best l year old
colt, lst premium of zoo
To Leveret p Judd for I'd best do. I'd
premium OF SE0C
To Abraham Moss for best Boar $500
To James Moss for best Sow and Pigs,
LIST premium of $4.oC
To Jonathan Wadhams jr, for I'd best,
I'd premium Of $3uC
All which is respectfully submitted,
MOSES LYMAN. Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
Na,ion, (.Ala. } Sept. Is, 1S4

Mdri0n, (.did1 Sept. 10, 1910
P. X. KlLBoURN, Esq.-Dear Sir: Enclosed
I send you a one dollar Danbury Bank note,
which has found its way to this iar-off land,
and which you will please place to my credit
and cont inue to send the Enquirer to me as
heretofore-directed to (" Marion, Perry Cos
Alabama in large and legible hand, as the
eyes Of Locofocoism are so dim that they do not
readily decipher the addresses upon Wing Doc
unents. l will settle all dues for the paper
when l visit again the place of ny birth, tie
good old Wing town of Goshen.
We have nominated for Congress, S. S. BE-
MAN, ESQ.,, a half.brother of w. L. Yancey-a
man of fine talents, sterling Wing, and one
who, if elected, will do honor to the State
There is strong determination on the part Of
the wings of the district to elect him, and
think the chances are in his favor. He discus
ees the Tariff Policy, and all the other leading
measures of the party, with great ablity-and
the opposing candidate dares not meet him in
public debate. The Tariff policy is gaining
ground rapidly in this State, and doubt not
will soon be advocated by all parties, as being
favorable (Which it certainly is) to Southern IN
terests. Respectfully, Your Friend,
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
ON HORTICULTURE.

The Commute on Horticulture, were highly
gratitied by testing the quality Of fine speei.
mems of fruit which were offered for exhibition,
and although they regret that greater variety
was not Brought forward for inspection, they
feel it their duty to say that the richness and
fine favor of those which were presented, can
not be excelled in any portion Of New England.
The Committee are fully convinced that this
branch OF agricultural ursuits, could, with rom
paratively little labor. become not only quite
proftabte to the producer, but save much trou-
bic and expense to the consumer, if a little mole
attention was given to the proper means Of cul.
tivating fruit, subject in which all feel an in
terest, and which yields good return for the
labor bestowed-and they cannot tut hope that
the interest which is now so manifest will in
crease until degree of perfection is attained,
not exceled in any portion of the country.
Specimens of a great variety Of fruits were
exhibited for which the committee would have
been gratiEed to have given premium, bat no
pr vision was made for such purpose.
The Committee have awarded to Jonathan
Buel. a premium of IS cts for the best bushel
OF Fall apples they have also awarded to Titus
l.. Hart OF Cornwall, for the best bushel of win
Ter apples &F 80 rs
To John Phelps, Cd. of Lichfeld,
for the ed best do sgs -sau t-a o so
To WIN. H. Thompson, of Litchield,
for the best peck of peaches o so.
To Saml Avereil, Of New Preston,
~ the best Autumn pears 20. $50.
To A. G. Kasson. of Bethlem, for EH5 .
the best halfbushe Of ounces OTIS
To Sam'l Averell, of New Preston,
for the I'd best do gs ~ ya O So
To Alexander Norton, jr., Goshen, .2t
for Agricultural productions $500
To Litchfeld Aims House,
k,f esarden vegetables ess .f..ar. Q 90
To David Lucas, Goshen, e.r
for Winter -cuashes as-.f 80 $50,
To Frea'k Dsning. LitchGeld,
for Winter squashes .~@a..' 0 so.
AN Of which is respectfully submitted.
''.' R. M. WOODRUFF,
.srt.. CHAIRMAN.
Liichfeid. Sent. %. 1876.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
ON STEERS AND BULLS.
The Committee on Steers and Bulls beg leave

The Committee on Steers and Bulls peg leave
to submit the following report;
There were four pairs of 4 year old steers en-
tered tor nremiums, of which, a pair entered
hv CSr;swold Woodward was deemed the best,
and iustIy entitled TO the first premium. The
other three pairs presented by Stanley Griswold,
Lauren Terrell, and Timothy jerome, were We
nv fine, but your Committee were unable to de-
eide which of the two former should have the
preference They would therefore suggest
that premium of 81 be awarded to Stanley
Griswold and Lauren Terrell, each Of them.
There were three pairs Of 8 year Odds offered,
for which your Committee would award St.
phen Atwood The first, and Linus Gilbert the
second premiums.
There were pairs of two year olds offered,
all very good. and four or five pairs extra hne.
Your Committee would award to Stephen At
wood The first, and to Levi D. Smith the Sec
ord premium. ... ..
Three pairs Of yearlings We're offered, for
which William v heeler was entitled to the lst,
and Levi w. Thrall the second premium.
or Bulls years old and upward, Native or
Devonshire, four We're entered, all extra line.
First premium awarded to s. L Hurlbut, and
I'd to Linus Gilbert.
OF Bulls, age as above, short horned, were
entered, all of them large and heavy. Fist
premium, TO Thomas Watson, and I'd to Phlne-
as North. .--...
OF Bulls one year old, Native or De"onshire.
five were entered, all very fine First preml-
UNI awarded to Stanly Griswold. and I'd to S &
Hurlbut.
OF Bull Calves three were entered-two by
Julius C.. Hayden, for which first and second
premiums are awarded.
All which is respectfully submitted
eE~ ABRAHAM BEECHER, Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

paris Of the county, far surpassed that OF
last year, and in this particular agree
ably disappointed even the most san-
euinc friends of the cause which called
them together.
PEI haps the most interesting and ami
mating spectacle which the occasion pre-
scented, was the PIOugEing Match, which
took place ON the West Plain, on Thurs
dav forenoon, under the direction of the
Committee on Ploughing, assisted by Fran
els Bacon, Esq, Chief Marshal, and Col.
W. F. Baldpin, Marshal. The number
of competitors for the prizes was much
larger than last Auiumn-there being SIX
OK teams and four horse teams on the
ground. The crowd of spectators watch
ed The progress of the competitors with
lively interest, and many We're the COM
pliments which the "gentlemen of the
turf received for their skill and deXteri-
ty. This part of the performance of " Cat
tie Show attracted more that usual at
tention. A friend who resides on the
road leading from the village to the
plain, informs us that in the space of halt
an hour he counted t,co hundred vehicles
on their way from the ground.
| The annual address before the Society
was delivered in the Congregational
Church on Thursday afternoon by the
Rev. David l.. Parmelee, of South Farms
We did not have the pleasure of listening
10 it, bot we hear it spoken of in terms
of high commentator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
Sharon, Sep %, 1916.

ChO'OSS SSP ~OS
Mr.. KiIbown-The 18th Regiment ofI7iant-
ry was reviewed at this place, on Friday last,
by Brigadier Gen. King. Notwithstanding the
prejudice in The public mind, against military
parade and military duty, the appearance of the
Regiment was quite reputable, and the field and
staff officers acquitted themselves with very
great credit. Gen. King and his staff appeared
remarkably well, evincing thorough acquaint-
ance with their duties, and an honest pride in
their performance. The Regiment was favored
with visit from the Hitchcocksuille Guards.
fine company Of 1t. Infantry attached to the
2lst Regiment this company entered our viii
lage on Thursday afternoon, with their banners.
badges and music, and were quartered with our
citizens until Saturday, when they returned TO
their homes, having lett behind them very
favorable opinion, both in respect to their char
acter as gentlemen, their skill as soldiers, and
in their beautiful martial uniform. as we'll as in
the exhibition of their tactical skill, they Sc
cured universal admiration. Our citizens were
highly gratiied with their visit and parted
with them with regret
e. 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
ON COWS, HEIFERs AND CALVES

ON COWS, HElFEKS AND CALV ES.
The Committee on Cows, Heifers and Calves
report:
n Mich Cows.-The unusual large number Of
This class, (being 20 in alD must be the Com
mittee's apology in not complying. with inc
|reuuisition of the Executive Commute, to no.
tice in the report every animal exhibited,
whether they are awarded premium or not.
The same fact, too, very much embarrassed
your Committee in selecting which among so
many of the very inst rate animals IN their
class were entitled to the preference but alter
much hesitation and celebration the Commit
tee have awarded the following premiums:
To George Atwood, the first preml-
UNI of $4.oo
J To Linus Gilbert, the second premi-
um of $3.oo
To Alexander Norton, jr., the third
premium Of $2.oo
Your Committee were shown lot Of cows
from the flock of Messrs. g. L Hurlbut, OF the
Devon breed, but their not being in mich al
this time precludcd the Committee from awar-
ding a premium under this head. We do not
hesitate to say, however, that they W re OF the
very first order of animals. -
Heifers years old OF these your commit
tee were shown 7, all Of which were frniy mer-
Aitorious. We have awarded
To Thomas Watson jr., the FIRST pre-
trnium Of $3 w
To William Whesler, the second pre-
Hmium Of .-r--. $2.oO
Heifers 2 years old and in milo There
lwere of this class examined by the Commit
tee, and they were al! such as to do credit 70
Htha - sfSu
To Leveri,t Tuttle the first premium
lof Sc 90
To Abraham Moss, the second premi-
I am Of $s1.oO
y Heifers years old not in m;lch.-- these
HtLere were s examined by the Committee
We have awarded
To S & L Hurlbut, the 1st premium Of So 90
To Laurain Thrall, the I'd premiumo Of ST. 90
Yearlng Heifers.-S of them were exhibited
and they all speak well for the rising genera
ton. Your Committee have awarded
To S & Hurlbut the first premium
of $3.50
To George Atwood the second premi-
UNI of $l.00
Heifer Calves.-3 only were offered, and the
premium awarded t. James Moss of 81 90
Lots of Calves, not less than A lots Of.
tered, and the premiums awarded
To S & L Hurlbut Of -r........- So 90
To LORI ain Thrall of $l.OO
Bull Calves.-3 only were entered, Q Of them
by Tnllius C Hayden and to him was awarded
the 1st and Cd premiums of $500
a WILLARD GAYLORD, Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
YHD ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD, oCToBER;1, 1876.
Town observation-disclosures, Oct. 5.
WING NOMINATIONS.

AT meeting Of the Wings of Litchield
holden at the Mansion House on Wednesday
the 23d ult.-JuiiuS Cris,uOld, ESQ, in the
chair--the blowing gentlemen were nomina
ted for Town Officers:
For assessors.
VIM. R. Bucl, John A. Oviatt, Norman Hall
Guy Catln, Ephraim K Bunnell.
For Board Of Relief.
Walter Coe, Hiram J. Hand, Henry S. Girls
VOID, Edward Hopkins, Miner Potter.
For Selecimen
Gen. Frederick Buel, Lyman Webster. He
man Beach, Stephen Moss, Henry r. Goslee
For Treasurer.
Francis Bacon.
For FIRST Constable and Cvlecior.
Leverett W. Vessels
For ConstaLles.
John Wetmore, Jr., VIM. M. Ensign, Fred
erick Frisbie, Daniel c. Churchill, Henry Nj:
Pratt.
bod, For Grand Jurors.
Samuel Clock, Willis Law, Charles A. En-
sign, Willis Gibbs, John Catlin, Alvah Stone.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
n..fnlL srn,emhrf %. isIe.

Mr.. RTlbossn-Dear Sir have the pleas
ure Of sending you specimens Of tive famous
French Pears-the ROWsseief DC Rheims and
the BTolrn BewTe. The Rousselei de Rheims,
though in itself firstraie pear, derives much
of lis interest from the fact, that it is the I'M
doubted parent nf the American Sickle, which
has been pronounced the best pear in the world.
The Brown Beurre is one Of the Oldest and
best of the French varieties. These last will
ripen in the house by about the middle Of Oc-
tober, when you will find them juicy, melting,
and of delicious favor. The .Rousselets ]
hope YOU will find nOtc to your taste.
am very truly Yours,
ROBBINS BATTELL.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

The following are the democratic nomina-
tons for town officers of Litchfeld:
For assessors. -Tomlinson Wells, Alanson
Hall, Christopher Wheeler, Edward Garnsey,
Willis Stone.
Board Of Reli ef-Josiah G. Beckwith, Ru-
fus Pickett, Ithamar Page. William Newton,
Truman Stone.
Selectmen David C. Buckley. VIM SIned-
ley, Augustus Morey, Eli Curtiss, Prentice
Parkhurst.
Io,cn lerk.-Samuel P. Bolles.
Ifcaswer.-George C. Woodruff.
1st Constable and Coliecior.-William F.
Baldwin.
Constables:--Rufus Smith, Edward o Peck,
Charlie d Wadhams, Lewis Morse, Edward
Woodruff.
Grand Juross.--Robert Williams, David Ben
ton, William Bissell, William Newton, Fred
erick Gibbs, Eben Hull
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

lrrccmmena that gsatui'y be given to
Dir. Webster, Of S9V
I OF s,acks Of two year-ola cattle your
Commiisee roget TO state that there was
none presented.
Ofyearlings, there was but one entry
which was by Lorrain Thrall. Thiswas
a good stock, and although no comPeti.
ton, MIR. Thral is considered entitled
to fhe first premium, viz - w.
GEORGE MERCHANT,
Grammar.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01
CLERICAL ASSOCIATION OF LITCH-
FIELD COUNTY.

The Annual Meeting of the Clerical
Association of Ltchfield County was held
in st. Michel's Church, Litchtied, on
Tuesday and Wednesday the 18th and
10th of September. There were preseLt
OF the Clergy Of the County and vicinity
the Rev. j D. Berry, late President of
Shelby College, Kentucky, now Princi-
pal of ST. Pau.'s Collegiate (nsti Ute,
Lichheid, and Rector Of ST. Paups
Church, Bantam Falls, the Rev. ]. L.
Clark, Bector of ST. Johns, Waterbury,
the Rev J. Coo, Rector of Christ Church,
BethIem, the Rev. w. II. Frisbie, Rector
of Union Church, Hnchcokville, the Rev.
S. Fuller, D. D., Rector OF st! Michals
Church Litchfed, the Rev. H. V. Gar
dner, Rector of ST. Mathews Plymout h,
and Christ Church Harwinton, the Rev.
F. Holcomb, d. d. Rector of Christ
Church Watertown, the Rev. f. Hunting
ton. Rector Of St. Johns New Milford,
the Rev. Isaac Jones, Rector of Trinity
Church, Milton, the Rev. Mr.. Long,
Minister OF 81. Andrews, New Preston,
the Rev. Il. Marsh, former Rector of ST.
Michel's, Ltchfeld, the Rev. w. Payne,
of Hartford, the Rev. c. S. Putnam, Min
lister Of st. Paul's Woodbury. and the Rev
W.. Watson, Rector St. Peters. Plym-
outh. There were also present the Rev.
B. w. Stone, Rector of st. Paul's Oxford,
w. N. Y. and the Rev. |. H. futile, =
Rector of Christ Church, Hudson N. Y,
and the following Candidates for Holy
Orders: S. A. Clark, Of Mass, a. Cros-
we'll, of r l., and F. D. Hartman and
w. o. Jarvis of this Diocese.
On Tuesday, Evening Prayer vas
read by the Bev. Mr.. Clark, the Lessons
by the Rev. Mr.. Frisbie, and q Sermon
preached by the Rev. MIR. Huntington,
from Geniscs, AZ: 81. On Wednesday
Morning Prayer was read by the Rev.
DR.. Holcomb, the Lessons by the Rev.
Mr.. Gardner, the Litany and Ante-Com-
munion by the Rev. DR.. Fuller, and the
Epistle and Gospel by the Rev. Mr.. Tut
tie, who also preached by appointment :;
the Annual Sermon, from Luke 9: 54.-
After Evening Prayer, was read by the
Rev. Mr. Frisbie, the Rev. Mr.. Long .
reading the Lessons, the thirteenth An
nual Report Of the Association was read I
by the Secretary. the Rev. Mr. Watson.
and the Meeting was addressed by him on
the duty of Extending the Gospel-and
by the Rev. Mr.. Huntington on the means !
of exciting and fostering the Missionary
spirit. In the evening the Church was
again opened, when after the reading of
the Service by the Rev. Mr.. Stone, q .
Sermon was delivered by the Rev. MIR, 9
Payne, from Isaiah 32:2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-10-01

Loss of the Trurion. official account
has been received from Capt. Carpenter to ex-
piain the transaction. Whether or why he re-
posed confidence in the strange pilot. whom
he had captured; and then, whether he was be-
trayed by the treachery of his guide. or wheth-
er he was betrayed by the treaehery OF his
guide, or whether the guide himself was mis-
taken abont the coast and what are the par
ticular circumstances which induced HIM to
surrender his men at Tnxpan, and why he did
not strike tor some efficient place OF escape. 1t
any were practicable. stu remains 10 De ex-
blamed nv the Captain himself. whose charac-
FER has stood So fair and so high in the service
of his country. The Mexican coast on the
Gulf is full Of shoals and sandbars, which are
calculated to impede the approach Of our ves-
sells and the debarkation of our troops, and to
call forth all the circumspection Of our naval
officers, Il nion.