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ordered 10 cease until the effect OF the batteries
which had been brough, forward into one Of the
principal streets, could be seen. IL being found
lha, the barricades in he asigbborhood Of The pa
"a, were 100 strong 10 be battered down BY our
lisnl artillery the commanding general, who had
IL ken position 10 the city, ordered The troops era.
dualv ana slowly TO retire To The offences taken
in the morning. This was done in good order,
The enrmy fling occasionally upon US, but not
venluring 10 lake possession OF the part OF the
town We had occupied. Our forces had scarcely
retired from lhsir advanced position in The city,
when We heard the commencement OF the attack
of the division under Gen. Worth on the oppo-
site side OF the town. The force under my CON-
mand had been engaged from eight O'clock in The
morning 10 three P NJ. II should be recorded TO
the cred, If the volunteer troops, that he greater
portion If Them had been Wi,hou, susenance
since the morning OF the 22i and exposed through
out the very inclement and rainy night Of the BED
10 serve duty without blankets OF overcoais, and
vel noi a murmur was heard among hem-lheir
alacIi;y remai ned unabated 10 The last moment
The character OF this affair, the troops being ne
cessaIily separated into many small parties, gave
frequent occasion 10 the exhibition OF individual
courage and daring The instances occurred so
frequently, in which both officers and men dis
,insuished themselves, that 10 recoun, those
WHICH icil uudct my oWH OooSirdsiou, VI WHICH
we're brought 10 my notice by officers, would ex-
tend ,h, reror, 10 an improper length. Il is my
duty and pleasure 10 menion the fact, that the We.
,cran General Lamar, Of Texas, Joined my com.
,nand as volunteer in the commencement Of the
attack on the city, and by his counsel and exam
pie aided and encouraged the troops. Major E.
r Price, Of Natchez and Capt. J. R. Smith, Of
Louisiana, both from the recently disbanded Lou
isana troops, acted with distinguished bravery as
volunteers in Col. Davis's regiment. Referring
10 The repars OF Col Davis, Lieut.. Col. Ander-
son, and Major Bradford Tor further particulars,
AMI to the lists herewith submitted OF the killed
and wounded on the 22d and 2ad,
have The homo. 10 remain,
Very respectfully, Sc.
ia. QUlTMAN,
Brig. Gen. U. S. A, CON- ID Brig. VOL
Big. Gen. Tho. L HAMER,
Cond'g lst Div. Vol.
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getiul OF The dead Among The fallen in my
command, we have been called upon 10 mourn
the fate Of young officer who was The brightest
ornament of the service, the soul Of honor and the
pride OF chivalry. He had long been employed
by The Cove nment Of Texas in defence OF Inc
Weslcn frontier, as the commander Of corps
of mounted rangers; and probably no rncef e:er
pc r;ormed his duty with more ACTIVITY ana en-
cheney, or with more satisfaction Ia Inc country.
He possessed nehing Of The rough habits, lgno-
rance and presumiug iorwardness, which is usu-
ally supposed 10 attach 10 the frontier sodier.-
He was an educated man, and gentleman by
nature: quiet 10 his manners, amiable in temper,
Jus, in his dealings, and strictly moral in all his
habits. During his connection with the present
campaign, his department was such so mark
ed by happy union cl modesly with bravery,
and dignity with nbet:eEce-as 10 win the hearts
Of all and constitute him the chief avorlre Of The
army He followed thu fortunes oil Gen. Worth,
shared in AL the dangers o The command, and
closed his brilliant career amidst the shouts OF VIC
tory. Though feeble in frame, The inspiring en-
ereies of his mind enabled him 10 keep in ad-
vance Of his comrades; so tha, in The sormine Of
The Bishops hill, he was The foremost man and the
first victim upon The ramparls of the luc. He was
buried where he fell-upon the Hottest summit
and the mountain that encoses his remains will
stand an eternal monument Of his glory; il will be
known in history, and long trequen,ed by his
grateful countrymen as The grave OF Gillespis.
| have the honor 10 be- very respectfully, your
| obedient servant,
]. PINCKNEY HENDERSON,
Major Gen., Comd'g the Tex. Vol
Major Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR,
Comd'g The A my of Occupation.
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC.
Exlrncl Of letter, dated
MAzArLAN, Oct. l3, 1916.
"The United States ship Cyane has burned a
| Mexican vessel in The harbor of Guaymas, and
afterwards bombarded The town. She has return
ed 10 Mazatlau, and with the Warren is block
aiding The port On the arrival OF the Commo-
dore, an attack on it is expected"
Extract of letter, dated
VERA CRuz, Nov. ].
Although The American Government has made
overures for peace, we tear the obslinacy ofIhese
people will refuse settlement.
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were cGaSplcuuuS IN Inc ne'u or IN lneir pirllcu-
lar departments. L;euis. Hansan, Command
ing) vandurn, aid de-camp, 7thi Lieul. Robin
son, 5lh. (quarlermaster's Department. on The
staff Of General Smith Lieutenant and Adjntant
Clarke, slh Infantry, staff Isl brigade; Liene-
nanls Benjamin, adjutant artillery balalicn-
Peck, ordnance officer, artillery battalion;
Deas, adnlan, 5;h and Page, adjutant I'h infan-
try are highly commended by their respective
chiefs 10 ,hr BUSINESS Of which have the pleasure
10 add my personal observation. 10 common with
the entire division, my particular thanks are Ten
dered 10 assisa nj surgeons Porter, (senior Byrne,
Conrad, DeLeou, and Roberts, (medical cepaTI-
ment who were ever al hand in The clos feh,
promptly administering 10 The wounded and SUI
tering soldier To the officers of The staff gener-
al and personal, more especially associated with
myself-Hon. Colonel Bale Peylon, Louisiana
troops, who did me the honor 10 serve as abide
camp; Capt. Sanders, military engineers Lieut.,
Meade, typographical engineers; Lieuls. E. Deas
Daniels. and Ripley, quarermasler's and commits
sarv's staff; and Lieuls Pemberton, 4lh artillery
and Wood Sth Infantry, my aides dc-camp-l
have 10 express The greatest obligation. In such
diversified operations during The three days and
nights, they were constantly in motion, Perform
ing every executive duty with zeal and intelligence
only surpassed by daring courage and confic. /
beg to commend each 10 special consideration.
We have 10 lamentthe gallant Caps. Mckay
ell, 9Th infantry an officer Of high merit. killed
on The Dist and Gillespie, Texas volunteers, on
The 22i. The later eminenty distinguished him.
self while leading his brave company at the
slorming CT The first height, and persisted in
seeking similar distinction on second oc-
casion; Capt Gatlin and Lieut. Potter. 7h; Lieuts.
Rossell, 5!h, and wainwright, 9Th infantry, and
Lieut.. Reece, Texas rihemen, received honorable,
haprily not mortal, wonnds
The following non commissioned officers are
reported as having highly distinguished Them
selves: Sergeants Hazard, 4'h, and Dilworh, Sd
artillery; Quarlermas'er Sergeant Henry, 7ih r-
tan,ry; Cross, company C; Rounds, Bradford,
(color sergeaIt) and Masg, company E; Bailey,
company |; ami Ballard, 7lh infantry.
In The several conflicts with the division, the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

A WRONG IDEA. One very erroneous notion
that has extensively obtained in community is that
all young men of promise should forsake the me-
chanica trades, and procure living either by the
professions or by some genteel business. The
consequence of this ill.judged course is, that the
professions are crowded to overlooking, and the
mercantile pursuits are literally crammed to death.
This is an unwse policy, productive of more mis-
chief than most persons ARE aptto imagine. Many
young persons who otherwise might acquire good
property, and become distinguished in their way,
set ont in business only TO contract baletul habits,
and finally to fail. We say, give the young man
a good trade. 1t is better than money,-it is better
than knowledge of the mercantile proiesson.-
We often regret that we were not bred to some
po1d trade We think that should have been
better off than we are row. Young men, let us say
to you, get trades.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01
ORIGIN OF "HAIL COLUMBIA" We clip the

ORIGIN OF "HAIL COLUMBIA" We clip the
following from the Baltimore Republican:
In the year 1893, when patriotic feeling prevail
the country and when there were sever II Eares in
the field, MIR. Fox, who was more admired for his
vocal than hlstrlonlc powers, called one morning
upon his friend, Mr.. Hopkinson; and after stating
that the following evening had been appointed for
his benefit, and expressing great fear for the result,
as not one box had been taken, begged his friend
to do something in his behalf elf" said Fox, "you
will write me some patriotic verses to the tune of
the Presidents march, feel sure of full house.
Several of the people about the theatre have come
to the conclusion that it cannot be done; yet think
it may succeed" Mr.. Hopkinson retired 10 his
study, and in short time wrote the first verse and
chorus, which were submitted to Mrs. Hopkinson,
who sang them to piano accompaniment, and,
there proved the measure to be compatible and in
keeping In this way the second and other verses
were written and when Mr. Fox returned in the
evening" he received with delight the song as it
now stands.
The following morning, small handbills announ-
ced that Mr.. Fox would sing new patriotic song,
etc. The theatre was crowded; the song was
sung and received with rapture; it was repeated
eight times, and again encored-and when sung the
ninth time, the whole audience stood up and joined
in the chorus Night after night, :" Hail Columbia"
cheered the visitors of the theatre and in a very
few days it was the universal song Of the boys in
the streets from one end of the city to the other.
! Nor was the distinguished author of this truly ma
tional sone-a song which met the entire approba-
ton of all parties of the day-forgotten. The
street in which he resided, on one occasion was
crowded, and Hail Columbia" broke on the still
ness of midnight from hundred patriotic voices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01
COVERING TO THE GROUND USEFUL. In al

COVERING TO THE GROUND USEFUL. In all
the essays have seen on the application OF ma
nure, no account has been made of the advantage
the soil receives from covering. | have noticed
that spot covered by board, pile of rails, a
heap Of stones, or no matter what, on removing the
encumbrance which has occupied the ground, for
two or three months, and cultivang it, it is found
much better than the adjoining land. Observe a
forest tree standing in field-if Of toerabe size
and thrifty it will impoverish large area around
it yet the same kind Of trees will grow close to-
gether and vigorously, in the forest, where their
leaves form a close covering to the ground, and at
the same time the soil will be improved Acting
on these suggestions, have for some years put my
manure on clover in the spring, which design to
turn under for wheat in The fall giving the land
the benefit of the covering Of both the manure and
the clover during the summer; and think guam
tity of manure does more good TO my land in this
way than in any other that have applied it.
state these things that the attention OF scientific
men may be turned to this question. Does not a
covering act SO as to prevent the escape OF ammo
MIA and other substances beneficial TO the soil p
/ Corr. Farmers Cabinet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

half of flour; one pound and half of honey; half
a pound of sugar half pound of butter; half
nutmeg; and spoonful Of ginger; one spoonful
of sal@raus. Roll it thin, and cut it in small cakes.
Bake in hot oven.
PuFFErs.--Two pounds of butter; three quar-
tiers of pound of sugar; four eggs one pint of
milk; gill of yeast; and as much flour will
make a good dough; sot it in warm place to rise,
for an hour more, Until it is light; then roll it
thin-cut it in small cakes Bake in quick oven
CREAM CAKE.-Four cups of hour three cups
of sugar; two cups of butter; one cup Of cream;
FIVE eggs IN one teaspoonful of essence of lemon /;
and one Maspoonful of saleratus, dissolved in
little milk; beat it well and bake it in quick oven.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

Coon NATURE.-One cannot imagine any quail
ity of the human mind whence greater advantages
can arise to society than good nature, seeing that
man is sociabe being, not made for solitude, but
conversation. Good nature not only lessons the
sorrows of life, but increases its comforts 1t is
more agreeable than beauty, or even wit. 1t gives
pleasing expression to the countenance, and in
duces multitude of the most amiable observations.
1t is, indeed, the origin of all society. Were it
not for good nature, could not exist together,
nor hold intercourse with one another For this
reason, ren invented that species of artificial ur-
banity called good breeding, which is nothing more
than an imitation of good nature; for what is it
but the reducing into system of oflability, COM
plaisance and easiness of temper? Good nature is
an aptitude ot.the mind on winch objects act in an
inexplicable way, and which discovers itself in uni
yersal benevolence TO the whole creation In it
lies the foundation of all generous feeling to our
nelghbors, and of sympathy with every member
of the human family. 1t is portion Of that love
which is the attraction of the mental universe. 1t
possesses power, the progression of which will
gradually Danish slavery, tyranny, war, disease, and
vice, from the world and unite mankind in one
great brotherhood.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

GuMPToN.-This is a Yankee word which we
have always admired as singularly torcible con.
veying definite meaning which cannot otherwise
be expressed save by circumlocutory sentence,
which should always be avoided if possible. We
say of man, he wants gumpton," and we could
not more clearly depict his mental character were
we to write a volume upon the subject. A man
who lacks gumption is generally very harmless
man, or more fool than rogue. lie is a creduous
man, who is easily imposed upon He may be
business man or scholar, but lie is deficient in
decision of character, and will always be destitute
of that tact or insight into human nature which
constitutes what in everyday language is called
ga knowledge of the world" In a word, he is
man who who-lackS gumption!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

SAVING SEEDS. Every farmer should make it
an invariable rule to save his own seeds. By ex-
ercisng care, and selecting none but the best, he
will be more certain to the kind and quality
desired. No vegetable of any kind should be Sc
ected or planted that is not OF the first quality
The expense Of raising seed from good, well de-
veloped plants is no more than from inferior ones.
We have now a variety of corn, the maturallon OF
which has been greatly promoted by selecting for
seed, the first ripe ears. Its productlveness, also
we think has been augmented fully one-ihlrd oy
taking the ears from stalks producing from two TO
tmee and only such as were perfect and well NIL
ed, W.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

LINE AND RATS. A gentleman of this city
who had occasion to use considerable lime about
his premises, which had hitherto been much iniest-
ed with rats, informed us that these destructive
vermn had suddenly ceased to appear or to annoy
him. "Beiore using the lime" said he, "you
could scarcely walk across the yard after night
without treading on them" He showed us several
of their principal holes around which he had de-
posted small portion of fresh unsacked lime,
which evidently had the effect of driving them
from these places, which they resorted TO IN great
numbers The above is simple and cheap way
of getting rid of this destructive pest suppose
you try it-Er. pa.
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POETRY.
THE POOR MANS GRAVE.


No sable pail, no waving plume,
No tlousnnd torch lights to Hume,
No parting glance, no heavenly tear
f. seen to fall upon the biei.
There is not one of kindred clay
To watch the coffin on its way,
No mortal form, no human breast
Cares where the paupcr's dust may rest.
But one deep mournor follows there,
Whose gfief outlivcs the funeral prayers
lie docs not sigh, he does not weep,
But will not leave the sodless hemp.
I'll, he who was the poor mans mate,
And made him more content with iltej
The mongrcl dog that shared his crust,
Is all that stands beside his dust
lie bends his listening head as though
lie thought TO hear voice bellows
lie pines to miss that voice So kind,
And wonders why he's left behind.
The sun goes down, the night Is come,
He needs no food ,--hc seeks no home.
But, stretched along the dreamless bed,
With doeiul howl calls back the duud
Tho passing guzc may coldly dwell
On all thIt pulish'd marbles tell
For temples built on church yard earth,
Are claimed by riches more than worth.
But who would marx with undmm'd eyes,
The mourning dog that starves and dies :
Who would not ask-who would not crave,
Such love and faith to guard his grave?
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From the Albany Cultivator.
HARVEST HOME.

When Autumn freely Yields
All her golden treasures,
Then those who ieupTue fields,
Parnkc of harvest pleasures.
This, lads, is harvest home
Those who labor daily,
We'll know 'tis sweet TO come
And pass the evening gully.
Then let each heart be light,
Here's no room for sorrow,
JOY holds her courts TO night,
- Care may come tomorrow.
No$lct the lub'ror wipe his brow,
Rest aud plenty wait him,
Barn, cellar, rick, and NOW,
Are filled TO rccreatc him.
scythe, sickle, rake aud hoe,
All are now suspended,
Like trophies in row,
For future use intended
Then let each heart be light, &c.
Now gay Pomona's store,
Past excrtion blesses,
Rich streams of nectar pour,
Sparkling from her presses.
Full goblets streaming BROAD
Crown ;he farmers labors;
Those real bliss afford,
When shared by friendly noishbors,
Then let each heart be light,
Here's no room for sorrow,
JOY holds her courts tonight,
Care may come tomorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

o. If your COWS are restlye IN consequence OF
soreSess in the eats or udder before milking, apply
common moasses. 1t should be applied in the
morning, and well rubbed in, also before milking
at night A dairy woman of our acquaintance, OF
much intelligence in relation to matters OF this ma
ture, informs us that she is aware Of no better or
speedier remedy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

Corn RAISED FOR FODDER. ID. ;. Beers, of
Knox Co., Ohio, in the Ohio Cultivator, says, 81
plowed about three acres of swamp ground that had
become dry, but was oYerrun with weeds, and SOW
ed four bushels OF corn on it. From this cut ten
tons of most valuable fodder and it has proved the
most valuable crop raised this year." Triple
the amount of seed would probably have added
greatly to the crop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

FEMALE SHEARING.--A correspondent of the
Newark Daily Advertiser, at Paris, relates the fol-
lowing instance of barJeriSm -
"At Caen, buta short distance from Rouen, there
is a market, whittier young girls resort, and stand
hour after hour, with their flowing hair, rich and
glossy, deriving additional lustre from the contrast
with their naked shoulders. This is the resort OF
the merchant BARRIERS, who come even from Eng
lard. The merchants pass along among them, ex-
anime the color texture, evenness, and other quail
ties of the beautiful fleece, hagge for sous and
finally buy. The hair then, after being cut a:
closely as possible to the head, is weighed and paid
for, and the girl goes home to prepare for another
shearing, or perhaps to purchase husband with
her money. An American glr prefers to have he
hair turn to silver on her own head, If it must be
cut off, to enjoy the crop herself"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

FIRST SIGHT OF A HoRsE.-The sensation pro-
duced by the presence Of the strangers had not in
the least subsidized at the period of our arrival at the
islands. The natives still tlocked IN numbers a.
bout the cncnmpmenf, and watched with the live
hest curiosity every thing that was going forward.
backsnith's forge which had been set up in the
shelter of grove near the beach, attracted so great
crowd that It required the utmost efforts OF the
sentries posted around tNkeop the inQusltive null
ttude at a sufficient distance to allow the workmen
20 ply their vocation. But nothing gained so large
share of admiration as horse, which had been
brought from Valparaiso by the Achille, one of the
vessels of the SOU adron. The animal, remarka-
bly, fine one, had been taken ashore and stabbed in
hut of coacoa-nut boughs within the fortified en-
closure. Occasionally it was brought out and be-
ing galy caparsoned, was ridden by one of the
officers at full speed over the hard sand beach.
This performance was sure TO be hailed with loud
paudlts and the "puarkee nuee" (big hog) was u
unanimously pronounced by the islanders to be the
most extraordinary specimen of zoology that had
ever come under tier observation. Months
Residence IN the .tiarqueSas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

RICHNESS OF MILK The Boston Cultivator
SAYS that Aderney Cows usually give milk so rich
that seven quarts will often yield pound OF butter;
and that of other cows it requires nineteen or TWEEN
~ quarts. The milk from the famous COW, Bios
SOM required nineteen quarts for pound of butter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-01

SINGULAR SEA FIGHT- On board the Peacock
they Witnessed a sea fight between whale and one
OF It's enemies. The sea was quite smooth, and Of
fered the best possible view of the combat. First,
at distance from the ship whale was seen flOun-
dering in a most extraordinary way lashing the
smooth into perfect foam, and cndeavorng,
apparently, to eX'ricatc himself from some annoy
ance. As he sPproachcd the ship, the struggle
continuing and becoming more violent it was per-
ceved that fish, apparently about twenty feet long,
held him by tie jaw, his cortortions, spoutings and
throes all betohenng the agony of the huge mon
ser. The whale now threw himself at full length
from the water, with open mouth, his pursuer still
hanging to his under jaw, the blood issuing from
the wound and dyeing the sea fora distance around
but all his founderings were Dino avail his per.
tnaclous enemy still maintained his hold, and was
evidently getting the advantage of him, Much a.
arn seemed to be felt by the many other whales
around. These "klllers," they are called, are
of browni,h color on the back, and white on the
belly, with long dorsal fin. Such was the urbu-
lence with which they passed, that good view
could not be had of them to make out more nearly
the description. These fish attack whale in the
same way as dogs bait bull, and worry him to
death. They are armed with strong, sharp teeth
and generally seize The whale by the lower Jaw
1t is said that the only part Of them they eat is the
tongue. The whalers give some marvellous ac-
counts of these killers, and Of their immense
strength; among them, they have been known to
drag a whale away from several boats which were
| towing it to the ship.-Liem. HiikeS.