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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

* Owing to the vexatious irregularity
Of the mails, we have no later papers from
New Orleans than 30th ult. We hope
the department will stir up the contractors
on the route from Coffeevile to Lexington
by the imposition of fines for failures. 1t
is common remark that the stage stops
"whenever the ground is too wet to pillow, %
and "rest day. is changed whenever the
requires it.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

nF Congress assembled at the federal
city on Monday last, and we may expect
10 receive the Presidents annual message
in seven or eight days. This document
will possess unusual interest in the present
state of public affairs. The session will be
one of the most stormy for many years.
The recent ephemeral successes of whig-
gery in some of the States, will constitute
an unfaiIing text for denunciations of the
administration. Fierce and INSCRIPTIONS
opposition to the war may be expected from
the northern wing, and probably from the
entire body of whiggery, north and south.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

pect of my going home by the southern
route.
We are almost entirely out of provi-
sions, and how the troops are TO be sub
sisted the ensuing winter no one has been
able to figure out.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

az We find nothing in the detailed re-
ports of the storming Of Monterey, as fan
as published, to settle the disputed ques-
ton whether the Mississippi or Tennessee
regiment was first in the charge on the cas-
tern fort on the 2Ist. {: G** de L**," a
well known officer Of the Sd (regular) in
tantry, gives a new face to the affair, in
letter to the Spirit of the Times, and stri ps
the achievementof haIfits glory. He says
This reminds me of an act of Injustice
have done, in not mentioning the First
Infantry in connection with the fall of the
first redoubt on the 2Ist. | believe men
toned that it was carried by the Missis-
sissippians, Tennesseeans, and men of the
Sd and 4th infantry. From ma uiries since,
am satisfied that the work had fallen be-
tore the charge was made upon it. Capt
bacchus, lst inf, gained position where,
from the top of a shed in LANYARD, his
men poured in fire through the gorge of
the work, and killed the Mexicans at their
pieces. This it was that started them
There were few in the fort when it fell,
but the resistance was tritling."
From the general accuracy of this Off
GERS statements, and the concluding sem
tence of Col. Davis's letter, We are induced
TO believe that the facts are as above stated.
Says Col. Davis; GAS duty to our regi-
ment | shall incontestibly establish our
claim to 1ohaieUer credit attaches to the
storming party on that OCCASION" AS the
subject has been agitated, let justice be
done to all, say we.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09
To THE PEOPLE OF CA1IFoRNr,

a.
On the 18th of September, 1916. an
election will be held in the several towns
and districts of California, at the places
and hours at which such elections have
usually been holden, for the purpose of
elecllRg the alcaldes and other municipal
officers.
In those places where alcaldes have
been appointed BY the present Govern
ment, they will hold the election. In places
where no alcaldes have been appointed by
the present Government, the former aical-
des are authorized and required to hold
The election
Given under my had this ODD dav os
August Ammo Domino, one thousand eirbt
hundred and tortysix, at the Government
House, "Ciudad dc los Angelos''
(signed) II. Il. SrocK7oN.
communicating chief and Gopcraor of The
Territory Of California.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

GEN. TAYLoR's IEPoRT.-The official
,eports lin detaiD of the storming of Mon
terey, are at last published in the Wash
;noton Union. We have copied IN ano-
Their place the complimentary portion o.
tho report. A complete list OF the Killed
~ wounded is annexed, as follows: Kill
.d-12 officers, 1913 men; Wounded-oi
ofFcors. a37 mem Total 40.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS An eff
lecluai surprise appears in several Jour
mas, mat gen. kearney, after taking pos
session OF Santa Fe and New Mexico,
should have established Territorial Go.
verntnent' and Professionally appointed Sc.
Verai persons to administer the Govern.
ment; and 1t is asked by what authority
he has presumed to annex thai terr;,ory,
to the United Sta,esa We NAV ask n
return how far will the quihbles of polti.
cans be directed against the Governmen,
OF the country? Our forces are directed
10 capture California, Santa Fe. and Nav
Mexico, territories belonging to The enc.
my. they are captured, and the flay of
me United States waves over them. They
are American territories from that-.mt,-
ment. Can the government and laws Of
hexico De binding on a territory beDonO-
ing to The United States? Certainly rot.
men new government must be esta-
uhSheu until Congress shall legisIale on
The subject. Just 50. And it has been
eS'aolished by gen. Kearney. Ia this
'nere Is no assumption OF power II is the
natural result OF successful war. Where's
ever there are commupi,ies there must be
laws. IN Y. SIM.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

GTThe following letters in the Picay-
une throw some little light upon the move
ment of Gems. Taylor and Worth, tow ards
Saltillo.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-09

Gentlemen-Mili:ary enthusiasm ran
high yesterday morning, in consequence
of rumor that the President had author
lied movement from the army here 10.
wards Tampico, but ere nighifall the fire
dampened down in consequence OF orr
learning that some of our people had"come
in ships and performed that important
operation. | think there is no danger OF
a collapse, as we can yet work off steam
to advantage on the expected march of
gen. Taylor on Saltillo; the President ma.
wing vetoed the armistice, and given Gen
L. authority 10 60 ahead, it is supposed he
will, without delay, march or Satilo.
a rumor (Which do not vouch for. bn,
which is not only possible but probablel
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
The Flood on the Rio Grande.
Mafamoras. July

MafamOraS, July 10, l946.
News reached here this morning that the whole
country above us was overhowed, and the Mex
leans were frightened to death at its rapid in
crease. In Camargoa great portion of the town
has been deserted, and the inhabitants were
looking out for high ground, and indeed from
appearances hereabouts one would suppose they
were wise in so dong.
An arrival from Soto La Mama, about mid
way between here and Tampico represents that
river as having completely flooded the country,
destroying many thousand head of cattle and
horses, and drowning number of the nhabit-
ants on its banks.
Saturday we received letter from Captain
of Infantry at Reynose, in which he says the
high waters continue to increase, and that Cam
argo has been severely injured by the overflow
if not destroyed.
Its situation is three miles from the Rio Grande
on the San Juan river, and it was reported al
Reynose that three houses had been left; bu
this is not credited here, there is no doubt, how
ever, but that the place has suffered dreadfully
About Reynose all the fields on the river have
been destroyed, and many cabin swept away
but the town being on high mound is, and viii
be unscathed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

MICHIGAN.-On Saturday evening, 18th
ult., fire broke out in one of the planning mills
on the water power. The fire ragged with such
fury that the building in which it originated and
two others contiguous, were consumed in short
time, together with great deal of valuable ma
chinery, manufactured articles and lumber
The loss is estimated at $25, 900
MISSOURI.-Flour has been sold at ST.
Louis at 1902 per barrel-said to be consider
bly, less than it was ever known to have reached
before in that market.
A large body of Mormons are said to be To-
Gated on the disputed territory, between the
Missouri and Iowa boundary, and near the Mis-
souri, river. They are busly engaged raising a
crop of Indian corn, for which purpose it IS COM
puted that they have more than 5000 acres in
cultivation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
MD HE A|WM%

In st. Adams, July Sd, Mrs. Dorcas Boyd, aged "a
years.
In Cincinnati, Ohio on the 9TH ult Josiah O. Gallup
attorney at law, formerly of Harland, aged as.
IL Orwell, Mr.. A. Griswold, %.
In Rochester, Mrs. Sally Goddard, wife of Nahum
Goddard, formerly of Rutland, "a.
In West Rutland, Henry S. Boardman, aged IS.
In Craftsbury, July 90, Henry, son Of David and
Ruby Eldrldge, aged 10 years.
In Brdgewater, Goth ult, Geo. Mouton, aged 81
At Poultney, Mrs. Nancy Wilkins, aged a.
In Hooking Port Ohio, of Consumption June 29th,
Aurora B. Brown, daughter of Daniel Brown of Der
by VT aged 81 years and II months.
The deceased was of an amiable and lovely dispo-
ston and of superior intellectual attainments. Though
called to die in her youth, and in land of strangers,
where the sympathy and tender administrations of
fond mother could not reach her. yet she was submiss
i've to the will of her Heavenly Father, expressing on
" desire to live that she might be useful, and that
she might return to the home of her childhood and die
amid her friends. Her parents and numerous acquain-
tances mourn an irreparabe loss, but not without
"a trust that she for whom they mourn,
Has found happier home above"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
Later from Mexico.

We have received some very interesting in
telgence from Mexico and the Army of Occu-
patton. Advces from Vera Cruz to the I4th
inst, were brought to Pensacola in the steam
frigate Princeton.
1t appears that there was no attack made on
San Juan dUlloa by our squadron on the 9th
inst, as was foolshly reported would be the case;
but instead thereof, there had been a skirmish or
two between portion of the fleet and several
hundred Mexicans on shore Eleven Mexicans
were killed and one American wounded in two
days skrmishing. Besides this, the Ameri-
cans had cut out one or two small Mexican
vessels.
This is the gist of the news relating to the
squadron from Vera Cruz.
The most important piece of intelligence from
the army is the proclamation Of Gen. Taylor tc
the Mexicans, preparatory to throwing his troops
forward TO Camargo and Monterey. This proc.
amaton is characteristic of odd Rough anc
Ready and cannot fail to have powerful eff
feet on the Mexican People. 1t is BRIEF clearly
written, full of meaning, and strikes at the vul
nerable points of the Mexcans, in style tina
seems to belong exclusively to General Tay
Tor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

as brother-for ] am friend to my country and the
oppressed.
! A few words to our chistian brethren who do not
VOTE nor help control the nation; for if the righteous
do not, the wicked will Let see if neglect of
chistian duty in this matter has not been in part the
cause of slaverys continuance, and the present I'M
righteous war.
The Declaration of Independence and constitution
furnish refuge for slavery-the former declaring all
men endowed by the Creator with an inalienable
right to life, LIBERTY and the pursuit of happiness and
the latter as plainly declaring that no person shall be
deprived oflfe, liberty orpropery without due process
of law. Nothing but lynch law supports slavery.
Judge Lynch sent out his friends to Ohio after Mil
ton Clarke, but by the power of writ of Habeas Cor
Pus we saved this son of Revolutionary soldier But
the same power succeeded in putting five balls into
Loveloys breast and side which caused his DEATH and
for no other crime only what the Lord has commanded
us all to do for them that are bound.
The ofice-holders and ofce-seekers in both of the
old parties, know that they are dependent on the
'PT' round you before election they are only serving
you spider does his prey and you had better leave
them before you all wound up. Men of education
and talent are joining ranks every day, for they
think that the system of reducing men to things sinking
Immortality to merchandise, and selling Gods own i'm
age is wicked beyond description; system that allows
not a man to keep what he earns with his own hands,
without it being stealing that will not allow him to use
his own body for his own good without it being crime
to take himself into his keeping is Instruction
These things are suffered to be carried on under the
administration of both partes pretending to be Demo-
erals.
Now brethren, don't undertake to pass too many res
olutions, nor denounce too strongly Preachers and
Churches and after this or that but manage wise
ly, carefully and prudenly. Sound the horn of Lber
y, and the wall of oppression will fall for the Lord is
on our side.
My prayer is, that the time may come when slave
holders and wicked men shall cease to rule, and the
righteous be elevated to power, that the people may
rejoice.
CHARLES PARKER.
Albany, July Is, 1876.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

STATE OF F, yyIERRAMI0GNT, ; INPt99ate Court hold
Washington DISTRICT, SIS enat Montpelier with
in and for said District, the 18th day of July A. D.
1916 Harriet Chesemore, Administrative on the estate
of Alvah Chesemore late of Warren in said district de-
ceased makes application TO said Court extend the time
heretofore allowed her TO pay the debts due from said es-
tate and settle her administration account until some fu
ure day. WHEREUPON, it is ordered by said Court
that said application be heard at the Probate Office in said
Montpelier the Sth day of August ls46 and it is far
Their Ordered that notice hereof be given the creditors
of said estate and to all others concerned by publishing
the substance of said application and orders thereon in
the Green Mountain Freeman newspaper printed at
Montpelier aforesaid least three weeks successfully be-
fore the time aforesaid appointed for the hearing of said
application. By the Court,
Attest, LYMAN BRIGGS, Register.
true Copy Of record, Att. LYMAN BRIGGS Reg.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

STATE OF VERMONT, ! ATa Probate Court hOl.
District Of Lamolle, SIS. "A den at the Proba,. on,
ice in Hyde Park within and for the District of LamoilS
on the 22d day July Ammo Domini one thousand eight
hundred and forty six.
Present, Hon. L. II. MOVES, Judge.
\ instrument, purporting to he the last VIII and
n Testament of BETSEY FITCH, late of Hyde-
park in said District deceased, being presented here By
Frederick ~ Fitch of Hydepak in said District Of La
moile the Executor, therein named, for Probate il is
ordered by said Probate Court that all persons concerned
therein, be notified tie appear session Of said Court
to be holden at the Probate Office in Hydepark in said
District, goth day of August A. d. 1916 at one O'Clock
in the afternoon, and show cause, if any they NAV have
against the probate of said WiIlFor which purpose il
is ordered, that copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully the Green Noun
tain Freeman weekly newspaper printed at Montpelier
in this State as soon may be- he last of which publ
cation to be prior to said Goth day August 1886
BY the Court, HARLOW p. SMITH, Reg.
A true retcord-Attest II. p. SMITH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
For the Green Mountain freeman.
A word Of Encouragement.

in the year 1885 became an abotionist; and
through the various changes since, have never regret
ted the step then took At the risk of being called
an enemy to the Constitution, rose up in town cau-
Gus, as did two Others and publicly declared would
not vote for pro-slavery We were called "nlg-
Qer-men," but as good soldiers who had counted the
cost, we went right forward-and although hooed at
during the day of small things" yet the change has
been glorious in our town. Our numbers are nearly
as great as both the other parties and have elected
representative one year. But this has not been done
without sacrifice
rode 70 miles in about the worst going and coolest
weather ever knew to attend our second State Con-
vention at Randolph; was the only man from Orleans
county, and had to nominate county committee, and is
sue the first call for Senatorial convention in that
county Seven, only, were present at that convention
Having attended every county convention since, save
one, have seen meeting house filed At the State
meeting year ago, at West Randolph, found SC
many in attendance that multtudes were obliged to
away for want of accommodations. There are tel
ministers now who will open their mouths for the dumb
to one seven years ago And the rest, trust, are OF
Ihe way Du' uoee h'AloOels that nave many calls,
will preach deiverance to the captive when they cal
get the most filthy lucre by so doing
Look out! If a man claims to be Democrat, AM
votes for stakeholder tyran and extortioner, loo
at his consistency. If Wing tells you he will d
better look again. and them both agree in favor
shareholders If man claims to be an abolitionis
and is heard to hope the Mexicans will triumph in e
cry battle with us, look out for him ] won't own hi
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
CONGREs sIONAL.
Important proceedings on the Tariff Bill

Senate, July p.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a
communication on Mr. Haywood's resigning his
seat as Senator from North Carolina On mo-
ton of Mr.. Webster it was ordered that the
Vice President notify the Executive of North
Carolina of Mr.. Haywoods resignation
July 2S.-The Committee on Finance re-
ported back the Bill to reduce the Tariff with.
out amendments.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Mr.. Niles moved to postpone it to the first Mon
day in December.
After remarks by Messrs. Niles, Cameron
and others, the motion was negatived: yeas
p, nays %. Mr.. Jarnagin voted in the mega
tive.
After further debate by Messrs Davis, Hunt
lngton, J. M. Clayton and others, the bill was
read third time and passed; yeas %, NAYS 81.
House, July %.
The bill to reduce the Tariff was recei1 ed
from the Senate
Mr. Boyd of Ky. moved to proceed to its con-
sderation.
The demand for the question was seconded;
Yeas 1902, Nays lOI
The main question was then ordered to be
put, yeas 100, nays 1903.
Mr.. Thompson of Pa. then moved to lay the
bill upon the table. Lost, yeas 90, nays IL.
The amendment of the Senate was then con-
Cured in, yeas ll5, nays g.
A motion to reconsider was made and voted
down, as intended by the mover So the Tariff
Bill has finally passed both Houses.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Postage Bill, and soon after rose
for want of quorum, and at half past O'Clock
the House adjourned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
Weekly Business journal.
PROBATE NOTICES.


Washington Dist.-Estate D Parcher, Waterbury;
admir- act presented at probate office in Montpelier
Aug Is.
Randolph Dist Estate C Hatch, Chelsea; ap
for extension of time at registers office, Randolph
Aug. %.
Bradford Dist--Estate P S Poor, Corinth commrs
set at Spencers Office Jan. 13, 1847.
MARLBORO Dist-Estate R Chase, Nottingham;
comrs. set at Whtneys Inn lst Mondays Of Sept and
Oct. next,
Estate M Jackson, Newfane ex. app. for extension
of time at probate office Aug. H.
New Haven Dst..-Estate Austin New York
city; commrs. set at Parkers office, Vergennes, Sd
Mondays of Aug, and Nov.
Rutland Dist-Estate Gillet Tinmouth ad. act.
presented Aug. H.
Fairhaven Dist.--Estate Francis, Wells commrs
set at widows last Thursdays of Sept. and Nov.
RELIGIOUS.
The Franklin County Quarterly Convention of Uni
versaists will meet in West Berkshire on the 18th
and 18th of Aug.
EDUCATIONAL.
Thetford Academy. Fall Term will commence
| Sept 2.
Burr Seminary, Aug. 10.
Newbury Seminary, Aug II.
Derby Academy Sept 3.
Caledonia Grammar School, Lyndon, Sept 2.
| Caledonia Co. Grammar School, Peacham, Aug. &c.
POLITICAL.
Lapoe Co. Wing Convention at Johnson, Aug.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
LamOiIIe County Convention, Aug Is.

nominating committee, consisting of four dele
gates from each town in the county, will meet at the
Court House. at o'clock P. NJ, Saturday the 18th of
August, to agree upon Senatorial candidate Tho
County Committee would suggest, that the Liberty
men should meet in their respective towns, Friday, the
18th Of August, at o'clock P NJ, to nominate their
candidates for town representative, and appoint their
delegates to the Go. Convenion-at which time their
delegates be instructed as to Senator and thus the
whole people have voice, through their delegates, in
the nomination As many others as can conveniently
attend the meeting at the Court House, besides the
delegates are invited
By order of County Committee,
NOAH ROBINSON, Jr. Chairman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
oNEDAY LATER FROM THE ARMY

The steamer Aabam arrived at New Orleans
on the 10Th, from Brazos st. Jago, which she
left on the 10th. Capts. Myers and Mckenzie,
Lieut.. Kelly and 100 volunteers all on the sick
list, came passengers One died on the pass
age.
The Court Martial of Capt Thornton termi-
mated on the 5th inst, and the general impress
ion is that he has been acquitted. The pro.
ceedngs however will not be made public until
they have been approved and confirmed by the
President at Washington.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
Washington County Liberty Convention.

Notice is hereby given that the Liberty Senatorial
Convention for Washington County, win be holden at
MIDDLESEX VILLAGE, on WEDNESDAY, the
10Th instant 1t is earnestly desired that every citizen
of the County, who is in favor of redeemng IRON the
rule of the unblushng aders and abettors of that vile
system of human slavery which now aspres to become
the paramount interest in this land should be present
Ladies, as well as gentlemen, are invited to attend
Measures will be taken to have an interesting discus
sion on the occasion.
By order Of Co. Committee.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

ellis of the haton,-and not felt on such an occasion
the flame OF liberty, like fire shut up in their bones,
lmpelling them to speak out against garng abomna-
tons, for the good Of their country7 Can such men
be actuated by the impulses of true patriotism? Are
they the true SONS of Patriot sires?
Fellow-citizens of Walden-nay, of the nation,-
these are considerations for you to reflect upon these
are questions for you to decide!
A LOOKER-ON.
Walden, July, 1916.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

Skater for representative to Congress for the 1st Dis
rict and hereby pledge ourselves to use all sua-
BILE and honorable means to secure their election.
g. Resolved, That the Liberty papers in the State,
and all of the propretors of papers in the county be
requested to publish the proceedings of this conven-
ton.
9. Resolved, That our President has our thanks for
the able and impartial manner in which he has presd
ed over the deliberations of this convention. On mo-
ton adjourned.
JOSIAH w. HALE, President.
D. E. NICHOLSON, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

The Mediation Of Englad-The Franco
American suggests that it was to Mexico instead
of to the United States that the Government of
England has offered its mediation. This sug-
gestion (says the Franco-American) reconcies
the apparently conflicting statements of Sir Rob
ert Peel and the Union, and above all explains
the mission Of the Mr.. Morphy of whom we
have IatelY heard so much Iribune.