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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04
ALL FOR SLAVERY.

The editor of the Green Mountain Freeman as
sens that the Mexican War is war in behalf of
Slavery. Well sir it is just as true that had it not
been for the course of the political abolitionlsts
like yourself in 1874, there would have been no
Mexican War. So we have, as the first fruits OF
third parysm, tie shedding of human blood for The
extension Of human Sdrefy! 1t avails YOU little to
say that you did not mean to reach 50 lamentable
n result nor does the dealer in intoxicating drinks
mean to make drunkards, yet you hold him NOR
ally responsible for the fruits Of his acts. The bit
terness and wrath and unchari'aboness which
characterize an article in the last Freeman address
sed to us, are far from testfyIng sense of inno-
cence or self qualification on the part Of IFS author.
They speak rather of a conscience deeply disturb
ed-ofa man fooshly trying TO hush the upbraid-
ings which come from within him, by making a
great clatter about somebody else We cannot say
whether the end will be that the editor of the Free
man will cast off all restraint, and unite with Gar
rison and his band in loud THANKSGIVING that the
American churches are likely to decline to state
Of irretricvable ruin though he has exhibited
something akin TO that demoniacal zeal but we
are sure that if he cheats himself into the honest
belief that the third party of lSi4 Is not morally
guilty of aiding AID ubetting in the extension Of
Slavery, and the consequent War with Mexico he
Is capable of any degree of ianaticism or selfde-
ception.
There is a torch in the distance for which two
men are coniending: A. would sieze it to fire a
building and redlce it to ashos-B. would extin-
guish the torch forever. The race begins, when
c. deliberately neriercs and trips up B., and thus
enables a. to accomplish his wicked work Is c.
guiltless D.? A. is Polk-B is Clay c. is the third
party-TeXas was the torch, and Mexico now feels
the fire. and we will add for the reflection of all
honest abolltionsts, that when Mexico is well
burnt over, there is wide strip of land TO be d.
vlded into plantations and stocked with slaves
If Satan don't laugh at such work we don't know
who can.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04
VOLUNTEERS FROM TIE NORTH

In obedience to the requison from the Prcsi-
dent, the Governors of Massachusetts and New
York have authorized the formation of the requisite
number Of volunteer regiments in each of those
States. Probably the Governors of other northern
states have taken the same course though from
their hands, Governor Slade inclusive we have
seen no orders yet. The Lexington (Mass) Artil-
lery and Boston company have rendered their SER
vices already. There is an abundance of volun
teers from the South West.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04

o. The Freeman complains that we have not
noticed the death of Mr.. Torrey. We did prepare
an article, containing notice of the sermon in the
Free Church on the occasion, but it was excluded,
with various other articles, by the long proceedings
Of Congress on the Mexican War Bill Now be it
known to all our readers that the Rev. Mr.. Torrcy
was incarcerated In the Maryland State Prison
some two years since for inducing slaves to escape
TO freedom. On condition of acknowledging that
he had violated the laws of Maryland, and also pay
ing for the slaves, it understood that the Gov
ernor Of Maryland would pardon him, and fund
was raised by his friends to pay for the slaves and
secure his release but Mr., Il. being at the point
Of death, il was deemed best to keep the money
for his family-so Mr.. Torrey died in the State
Prison some three or four weeks ago. This ssub-
stantially the story, as we understand it. That
Mr. T. died in prison, is probably no more the fault
of the Governor OF Maryland, than it was of Mr..
Il. himself Or his friends-for it seems he might
have been released; but the law, making his con-
duct crime, is proper subject for animadversion.
1t is part of the system OF Slavery, and by no means
recommends that system to freemen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04
WING CONVENTION.

Wings of Orange County and all those in favor OF sustaining
by Their VOTES MI the projections least which they now have
in the present Tariff against the puuper labor OF foreigners who
arc in of currency, that shall operate equally Tor
tho benefit of the peoples and against revival Of
Government the shape of the condemned md odou'
Ven Huen sueasury which gives gold ond silver exclusive
" TO tho holders and Treasury only the people
who are claiming all right and in Oregon or else
where; who believe present Union has and verge
enough for Negro Slavery without increasing its area by
Wrestling from sister Republic province for its extensions
all hazard aud oil who sustain county IN its
highest character nations but will also hold those VINO az
WELD s power searching eXmnnton arc cordially
invited Convention to be holden at Chelsea In
the Congregational Church the Eth day OF June s at ho
past ten O'Clock, a. NJ, for ue purpose nominating county
Senatos and organize for the approaching election
N. G. HALE,
JEREMIAH FOSTER, County Committee
CARLOS CARPENTER,>
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0F@The organ at Washington is rickety con
cern-screws loose every way,-and ifhe President
does not abandon the.miserable machine ere long
he will be the laughing stock of the world. In q
labored article because evidently there was much
labor in hunting up the authorties,) the Union af-
fccts to prove that the Rio GrOnde (aliOs Del Nore
is the true boundary Of Texas. Authority after
authority Is quoted, from jefferson in 1903 down to
Benton in l84l, all showing that by the treaty Of
Louisiana the u S. acquired the territory to the Rio
Grande; but then--hear the conclusion of the
whole matter from Mr.. Benton himself:
The best and most numerous harbors the continental
coast of tho Gulf Of Mexico lie between tho Sabine and
mouth Of the Rio de- Note As commercial power
owning great River which an en-
by acquisition of Louisiana obaiued tcm by the ne,o
boundary established s0neest frontier N 1873, gaze
them array"
The upshot of the authority of the organ, there
fore is, that the disputed tenitoryEand all its ad.
vantages, were once ours, but in 1919 sue gare
them aicay" AS if conscious of ga most lame
and impotent conclusion" the Union asserts that
"if Texas had no other claim to the territory be.
tween the Neuces and the Del Norte, that by con-
quest and occupation would be complete" We
have only to remark, that the documents COMMUNE
Gated by President Polk to Congress in December
last, affirm and re-afirm time and again. that this
territory was disputed and occupied by both Texas
and Mexico. Indeed, Texas purposely left the
question in this condition, for the avowed reason
that the United States would then settle the bust
ness and pay the expense Out OF the national treas
ury. Let The organ consult Mr. Folks documents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04

o. The Christian Souvenir for June gives a por-
trait of Rev. Albert Barnes and plate of the Pas
sion Flower. 81 per year y. C. Wilson publish
er, Philadelphia.
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It will be my pride, in more circumstantial re
port of both actions, to dwell upon particular in
stances of individual distinction.
1t hords me peculiar pleasure to report that the
field work opposite Matamoras has sustained itself
handsomely during n bombardment of l60 hours
But the pleasure is alleged with profound regret at
the loss of its heroic and indomi:able commander
Major Brown, who died to-day from the effect Of a
shell. Ills loss would be a severe one to the ser
vice at any time, but to the army under my orders
| il is indeed irreparable. One officer and one non
commissioned officer killed and ten men wounded
comprise all the causaltes incident to this severe
bombardment
| inadvertently omitted to mention the capture
of a large number Of pack mules left in the Mexi.
can camp.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR,
b. Brg'r General U. S. A., Cong,
The ADJuTANT GENERAL Of the Army,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-06-04
THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
TIIE SEAT OE WAR

We have been favored with several letters from
a young officer in the army, with Gen. Taylor, the
latest of which was dated the Sd May, after the
forced march of Gen. Taylor from his camp oppo'
site Matamoras to Point Isabel. The intelligence
contained in these letters has been heretofore pub
Iished but the following will be of interest as Civ
ing some information about that section of the
country:
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BIT. Brig'r General U. S. A., CONG
The ADJuTANT GENERAL of the Army,
Washington, d. G.
HEAD QuARTERs ARMY OF OccUPATIoN,
Resaca de la Palmo, May II, 1876.

Resaca de la Palmo, May /, 1876.
ORDERS No. 59.)
]. The commanding general congratulates the
army under his command upon the signal success
which has crowned its operations against the enc
my. The GOODNESS and steadness of the troops
during the action of he 9Th, and the brilliant I'M
petuousity with which the enemys position and
artillery were carried on the 9th, have displayed
the best qualities of the American soldier. To
every officer and soldier Of his command the Cen
cral publicly returns his thanks for The noble man
ner in which they have sustained the honor and
service of the country. While the main body Of
the army have beeA thus actively employed, the
garrison left opposite Matamoras has rendered no
less distinguished service by sustaining severe
cannonade and bombardment for many successive
days. The army and the country, while justly re-
jocing in the triumph Of our arms, will depore
the loss of many brave officers and men who fell
CALAMITY in the hour of combat.
.. 1t being necessary for the Commanding Gen
era to visit Point Isabel on public business, Col
Twiggs will assume the command of the corps OF
the army near Matamoras including the garrison
of the field work. He will occupy the former lines
of the army, making such dispositions for defence
and for the comfort of his command as he may
deem advisable. lie will hold himself strictly or
the defensive unit! the return Of the.Comlnandlng
General.
BY order of Brig. Gen. TAYLOR,
w w RTlSS Adj. Gen.
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am, Sir, very respectfully.
Your obcdlent servant,
u tnANI Old
Brcvet Brig. General U. S. A. Commanding
The ADJUTANr GENERAL, u. S. A.
Washington, d. c.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION, }
Camp at Resaca de la Palma 3 miles from
Alatamoras, 10 p. NJ, Nav O. 1916 \

HEAD QuARrFRs ARMY or OccUPATIoN,)
Camp at Resaca de la Palma, 3 miles from :
Matamoras, 10 p. NJ, May 9, 1916.
81 have the honor to report that marched
wtlthe main body OF the army at o'clock to-day,
having previously thrown forward body of ght
infantry into the forest which covers the Metarno.
ras road. When near the spot where | am now
encamped, my advance discovered that a ravine
crossing the road had been occupied by the enemy
with artillery | Immediately ordered battery of
field artillery TO sweep the position Aanking ard
sustaining it by the I'D, 4th and 9Th regiments, de-
poyed us skirmishors to the right and left. A
heavy lire OF artillery and musketry was kept up
for some time until finally the ene.ny's batteries
were carried in succession 10y squadron of drap-
goons and the regiments Of infantry that were on
the ground He was soon driven from his position
and pursued by squadron of dragons, battalion
OF artillery, sd infantry, and light battery, to the
river Our victory has been complete. Eight
pieces Of artillery, with great quantity of ammuni-
tion, three standards, and some one hundred prs-
onerS had been taken; among the latter Gen LIE
Vega, and several other officers. One General IS
understood to have been killed The enemy has
recessed the river, and | am sure will not again
modest us on this bank.
The loss Of the enemy in killed has been most
severe. Our own has Leen very heavy, and |
deeply regret to report that Lieut. Inge I'd drag.
oons Lieut. Cochrane, 4th infantry, and Lieut.
Chadbourne, 9Th infantry, were killed on the field.
Lieut. Col. Pay ne, 4th artillery, Lieut.. Mcintosh
Lieut.. Dobbins, 3D. infantry, Capt. Hooe, and Lieut.
Fowler, 9Th infantry, and Capt Montgomery, Lieut..
Gates Seden, McClay Burbank and Jordan, 9Th
infantry, were wounded. The extent of our loss in
killed and wounded is not yet ascerained, and is
reserved for more detailed report.
The affair of to-day may be regarded as proper
supplement to the cannonade of yesterday and the
two taken together exhibit the GOODNESS and gal
lanry of our officers and men in the mos, favorable
light All have done their duty, and done it noby
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OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM THE AR.
MY


HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OCCPATI0N,i
Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1876
SIR: | have the honor to report that was met
near this place yesterday, on my march from Point
Isabel, by the Mexican forces, and after an action
of about five hours dslodged them from their posi-.
ZION, and encamped upon the field Our artillery,
consisting OF two eighteen Founders and two LIGHT
batteries, was the arm chiefly engaged and to the
excellent manner in which it was manoeuyercd and
served is our success chiefly due.
The strength of the enemy is believed to have
been about SIX thousand men, with seven pieces of
artillery, and eight hundred cavalry His loss is
probably at least one hundred killed. Our strength
did not exceed all told twenty three hundred,
while our loss was comparatively trihng-four
men killed, three officers and thirty seven men
wounded several Of the latter MORALLY / regret
to say that Major Ringgod, Sd artillery and Capt,
Paige, 4th artillery, are severely wounded Lieut..
Luther, Sd artillery, slightly so.
The enemy has fallen back, and it is believed,
has repussed the river. have advanced parties
now thrown forward in his direction, and shall
move the main body Immediately.
In the haste of this first report, | can only say
that the officers and men behaved in the most adj
mrabe manner Throughout the action. / shall
have the pleasure of making more detailed report
when those of the different commanders shall be
received.
| am, Sir, very respectfully.
Your obcdlent servant,
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Many Of the Now Orleans Printers who yolun.
teered for Texas were earning from IS to s25 per
week at their business, and are stated to be steady
and reputable young men, They refused to take
the bounty OF $40 per man, offered by the Govern
ment
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BY order of Brig. Gen. TAYLOR,
w. w. BLISS, Act. Adj Gen.
Head Quarters ARMY OF OccuPA ZION,

Point Isabel, leXas,) May IL, 1910.
Sir:-I am making hasty visit to this place,
for the purpose of having an interview with Com.
Corner whose squadron is now at anchor off the
harbor, and arranging with him 4 combined move
ment up the river avail myself Of the brief time
at my command to report that the main body otIhe
army is now occupying its former position oppo-
site Matamoras. The Mexican forces are almost
dsorganized, and shall loose time in investing
Metamors and IN opening the navigation OF the
river.
regret to announce that Major Ringgod died
the morning of the It'll inst. of the severe wounds
rec ciyed in the acton of Palo Alto. With the eX-
ception of Cap. Paige, whose wound is dangerous,
the wounded officers doing well In my re-
port Of the second engagement, | accidentally o.
United the name of Lieut.. Dobbins, 3D. infantry,
among the officers slightly wounded, and desire
that the omission may be supplied in the despatch
itself | am under the painful necessity OF report
ing that Lieutenant Blake, Typographical Engineer,
after rendering distinguished service III my stafi
during the 9Th, accidentally shot himself with a
pistol on the following day, and expired before
night.
1t has been quite impossible as yet 10 furnish
detailed reports of our engagements with the enc
my, even accurate returns of the killed and
wounded. Our loss is not far from 3 officers and
40 men killed, and l3 officers and 100 men wound
ed; while that of the enemy has IN all probability
exceeded 300 killed: more than 200 have been bu-
ried by us on the two fields OF battle.
| have exchanged u sufficient number of prs-
oners to recover the command of Capt. Thornton.
The wounded prisoners have been sent to Meta
morns - the wounded officers on their parole. Gen.
Ia Vega and few other officers have been sent to
New Orleans, having declined a PAROLE and will
be reported to Major Gen. Gaines. | am not con-
versant with the usages of war IN such cases. and
beg that such provisions may be made for these
prisoners as may be authorized by law. Our own
prisoners have been treated with the greatest kind
ness by the Mexican officers
| am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
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You will perceive by the heading of this letter
that are off the seat of war; we are in fact a.
bout % or 80 miles from Gen. Taylor's camp. Our
squadron now here consists of three frgates, one
sloop of war, one brig and one schooner.
We can now see the smoke of u Mexican town
set on fire by the army yesterday.
The whole coast is to be declared in a state of
blockade by Commodore Conner to-day-or that is
the talk now. AS to our destination, we know
nothing as yet but expect TO go up the river to the
camp with our boats.
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mai, 7ARRANG RMENTS.

Thes Eastern Mail for Baltimore, fhlladel
phia, New York and Boston, closes At a. and
9 P. M. daily, except on Saturday nights. IL
No mails sent East OF Baltimore on SUNDAY
morning. g Aasudt H.i !,
!. The mails from the above cities arrive oa,ly
The Western Mail closes at I. M. ane
arrives at s P. M. daily.
The Southern Mail closes at 8 A.. M and
arrives at P. M. daily. -,
Office open from A. M. to 9 P. M. daily
except Sunday, on which day il is open from
u A. M. 10 10 A. M, and from IL M. to 4
p. M, and from 7 to 9 P. M. t f4
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THE PICKPOCKETS.
IN A CASE IN REAL LIFE.
'None are all evil-quickenipg round his
heart, ... .,-...... 4.
One manly feeling would not yet depart
as.. '"# Concluded )'@ ..1.t
Conclude

Edwards.--I am wholly innocent of the
charge of which | have been convicted.--
| viii endure the Imprisonment to which
am about to be doomed, with all its shame
and degradation, it escape only can be pur-
chased by violation of my honor. " y'sl
Counsel. Have you any, objection to
my seeing the friend who has offered TO
provide you with money and comforting
with him confdentially, as to the facts of
the case !? ,g..a5 aa h~I haE Ar5t 3lf.
Edwards.--I have none, provided you
regard the matter as strictly confidential,
and also that he is safe, perfectly safe; and
that under no circumstances, without his
sanction, will his name be divulged I,
Accordingly, Mr.. Williamson, one of the
most distinguished citizens of the city in
which the robbery occurred, was waited
upon by the counsel Of Edwards. He was
surprised and somewhat agitated at first,
andremained few minutes lost in thought.
He then caught up his hat and exclaim-
ed .t n I..r..f ..e,g.e6..s4l
''Sir, will accompany you to the office
of the prosecuting attorney" eN04ss pe
On arriving there he was introduced, and
the following conversation occurred; ha
Prosecuting Attorney MIR. Williamson,
will you be kind enough to state, if within
your knowledge, where Edwards obtained
the money with which he proposes to Sc
cure the release Of LAWSON ls ma 65
Wiliamson.--Fromm me, sir.' 5Eia
Attorney.-From YOU, MIR. Wilbamson'
Williamson. Yes, sir, ,,a,.a '.t'
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FOR SALE.

1T OF s in square 80. Lots 20, 81, in square 20
- Lot c in square no. this LOT is near Genera
Towson's, About 10000 square feet of ground in
square 23l this is at the southwest corner of the
square, corner Of G and l5. Lot 2, in square 257,
with frame houses. Lot |, 2, 3, and 4, in square
294, with frame houses. Lots |, ., 3, a, 8, 6, z,
8, 9, and 10, being the whole of square 500. Part
Of lot with neat frame house in square 3a5 this lot
fronts 33 feet on ilth street Lots | and ?, IN
square B, with brick houses. Parts Of lots and
10, in square B. Blacksmith, wheelright and car
penter shops. Part Of lot l6 in 453 with two brick
houses. Lot s in reservation ID, fronting 43 ieet on
Maryland avenue Lots, 6, and 2, in reservation Z,
fronting l29 feet on Maryland avenue. Lots %
and 90 in square G, with frame houses Lot "a IN
square 534 Lots Q, 3, and IS, in square 5s5, with
8 frame houses. Frame house and lot in square
south of square Sic. Lot is in square 562 Lot
25. 26, ~, 90, 80 46 and AZ, in square bl3, with
frame buildings. Lot 2, in square Glib. gets
Also for sale s625 of stock in the Bank Of Metro
nol;s: 80. 500 stock in the Bank of Of Washington;
sI ,75D stock in the Potomac Fire Insurance Com
pany of Georgetown; 81 400 stock in the Odd Fell
ow's Hall, Enquire at this Office.
aug HE48 s
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Farm for Sale.

ITyHE subscriber offers for sale, 329A acres of
Il land, lying in Montgomery county, % miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville to the mouth of Monaccocy: one third,
or more, of the land is woods, containing good
timber. The cleared land is of good quality, and
easy to be improved. The buildings are large
two-story brick dwelling house, with a basement
and garrett barn, tobacco house, stable, &c. ln
For terms enquire on the premises, of
JAMES TRUMAN.
iuly left 4 Rockville Journal 81. n
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HATTERs.

c,TEyEN's g. EMMONS will introduce the
- aAutum'' fashions for Gents Hats on Saturday
Sept. s. gt.5 -, :, -,,s,opr, ,,e shall in
troduce simultaneously, LA ana peeoe :"
Csn,Ieuen, who have to- II sizes registered with
Sales Rooms Nos |. s. .. Browns Hotel.
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Fine watch Repairing.

1CHRONOMETER, Duplex, Lever, Lepine,
ORepeatng and Music Watches, accurately re-
paired, also common Watches Clocks and Music
horss M, in order, at the sign of the Watch, with
,bo onara kew and chain north side Of Pennsylvania
a.anne between second and third streets
CHAUNCEY WARRINER