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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
New Orleans, Nav 24ih. lS4f,


DEAR SHoLEs:-As additional par,icu-
lars respecting the battle of the ninth may
be interesting to you and your readers,
''here's into you"
When Gen. Taylor left his camp for
Point Isabel, the Mexicans were in prea,
force on his road, but they knew that If
they attacked him then they would get no.
thing but shot, ali article which they had
not The least desire 10 receive; while if they
allowed him TO pass they knew he would
be back in a short time with valuable sup
plies, which they in their pride Of numbers
contide,ly expected TO capture. For these
reasons they allowed him to pass unnoles
ted. On his return, after a slight brush the
day preceding, he found The enemy drawn
up on the morning Of the ninth six thous md
strong ut a place where his road lay
through defIe but fifteen feet in width.
This detiIe was commanded by battery
of about dozen pieces Of cannon, which
they commenced firing al our troops while
yet they were miles of, long before their
shot could reach Our army steadily ad-
vanced and when within hitting distance
they joined in the bail and bIazed away
merry. The enemy's battery was found
10 be by no means agreeable,so Gen. Tay-
lor sen, to Capt. May Of The dragons,
man who had frequently boasied of what
his "boys" could do il they only had an OPP
portuni'y, and told him he would like to see
what those same s'boys" were made Of
He didn't have 10 wal, long &c see, for May
no sooner received his message than COM
Pany ofeigiy tive men were seen charging
through The deile as though the devil were
after them. The Mexicans saw them com
ing and though. immediately tina, the pros
pect 10 the other direction was Tar more a
greeabse, so they incontinenily turned and
away they went, thinking with some rea-
son that The devil was indeed after them.
Their General, Vega, like brave man, re-. |
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
We cannot help bat admire the singular

We cannot help bat admire the singular
consistency and beauty of that patriotism,
which now anima.es the great majority Of
the wings. Our country, say they, is all
wrong in this Mexican war-t is war oil
oppression, of usurpalion, TO perpetuate
slavery, and exceedingly wicked in all its
features; nevertheless we must sustain our
country in it,and they profess a great will.
lhgness to march against MeYico and to
fight for that purpose. Now what is the
logic of oil this. Why that wickedness
must lie upheld and sustained simply be.
cause the soil upon which you live, is en-
gagged in it. Well suppose, we are sue.
cesslul, by the aid of our good friends
who believe the cause SD wicked. II is q
triumph OF might over right; of error over
truth; and what is the result; that we have
been successful temporarily agains, Heav.
en,and that we have added fearful amour,
TO the aggregate Of evil, which all the well
develoI ed laws Of The moral world show
US we must eventually pay fearful trb.
ute of retribution for. As it stands then
the patriotism Of our wing friends is TO sus-
tain our country against truth and right;
indeed 10 sustain it against God himse II
although we thereby incar by persever
ance in the course, not only the PROBABLE
ty, but the certainty ofeventuaI dissolution
in darkness, crime, and error. as a nation
But we de not really believe, that the
wings of the nation, believe one word OF
what they say. TO find fault and croak,
is prerogaiive peculiarly theirs; they
have an inalienabIe right to grumble, for
they never have any other share in the
national affairs, and there could be moth
ing done if n Democratic administration
had charge Of it, but would be found tina
same fault with. They know that this
war with Mexico is just one, and their
talk, they know and so do all others, is all
words and nothing else used simply be-
cause they think they must do it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
CANADIAN BLUSTER.

The Montreal Herald Of he 4lih ult.,
comments with all the bitterness and sever
ltv of a real John Bull, upon our existing
difficulties with Mexico. Like his ncish-
bors, the editor of course wishes well TO
the Mex can arms, and SAYS that when
the United States abandon their mas erly
inactivity. and seize the sword and musket
the downfall Of the stars and stripes, the
dissolution Of thier national con EIDE rutiun,
will not be far distant AS knowing and
unscrupulous traders, cont ucs our Cana-
dian neiPhbor, they may yel juggle both
Great Britain and Mex CO oul OF as vnlua
BILE territories as Michigan and Texas, 0
neither OF which magnificent countries
they had the slightest legal cla m, bu, lot
them once throw aside their mask, and,
scornng even The appea ance Of justice,
come forth with unblushing { ont, TO seize,
with strong hand The property of others
on the ridiculous plea of its 'con,igury' to
their own-and they will live to repent the
day they so mlscalculaed Tho power Of
Grea Britain and their own comparn'iye
lnsignlfcance and weakness. John Bull.
like many rong and veal by nan. cares
not ior-nay, Tor peace sake and TO avoid
trouble, willingly submits TO N certain a.
mount Of smooth 'ongucd chicanery and
well disguised plering :but let he III mble-
rlgger or nmble fingered pick-pocket, de-
cel1ed by his good humored carelessress
assume the tone and attitude Of The Dick
Turpin school, way lay The old gentleman
on his road from Ascot, or EPSON, and,
with pistol in hand. summon him ',o stand
deliver, and the aforesaid scamp turned
ruffian, will soon find his arms hanging
powerless by his side, his pistol on the
ground. his head broken, ard his bruised
and mauled carcase in close 'contiguity'
with the cold and comfortless floor of what
he has been accustomed technically TO de-
signate as the stone Jug
This clustering Of the English bragado-
cias, can have no other effect thaa to stir
up the real American feeling, not only a.
regards Mexico, but il engenders hard feel
ing and animosites between our own gov
eminent and that of England, which, by
and by, from the most trivial excuse, may
involve us in a bloody war. 1t is better to
let such things go unsaid, than 10 Crafty
national hatred by arousing a jealousy al
ready too strong TO guarantee long contin-
ued peace.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The RANCHERos OF MExICo-A writer
in the Albany Atlas gives the following des-
caption Of the Mexican "Rancheros,' Of
which such frequent mention is made in
the war reports from the RIO Grande:
This is an appellation derived from their
occupation and node of life, and is COM
mon TO similar class of men who subsist
on the pampass of South America. Half
Indien and halfSpanish in their extraction.
gaunt, shrivelled, though muscular in their
frames, and dark and swarthy visage as they
are, these men are the Arabs or the Amer
lean continent. Living half of the time in
the saddle, for they are unrivalled horse
men, with lasso in hand they traverse those
vast plains in search of the Buffalo and wild
horse. Who roam them in countless herds
The killing of the animals and the prepar-
alton and sale of their hides is their sole
means Of livelihood, other than occasionally
lending a helping hand 10 some of the par
iiZans in the civil wars that are continually
being waged around them. Their costume
generally consists of part of tough hide
leggings with sandals Of the same material
bound together with leathern thongs, over
which is blanket with hole in the cen>
ire large enough to allow the head to be
thrust out and which falls not ungracefuIly
over their shoulders, leaving ample room
for the play of ther arms Add TO this a
broad straw sombrero and his lasso hanging
ready for use at his girdlc, and you have
the Ramchero as he appears in the time Of
peace, or in the pursuit of his occupation.
Join to this long lance with a sharp spear
head, ornamented with strip Of red bun
| ting, on horse as savage and unmansge-
able as himself. and his belt plentifuIy sup
piled with pistols and knives, and you have
the Rdhchero as member of troop OF
banditt, or as soldier in body Of cav
airy. Cowardly as they generally are in
the open field, yet in a conflict among the
chapperels of Mexico, or in an ambuscade
they are indeed a formidable enemy
Their power of enduring fatigue is almost
inexhaustible and scanty meal per diem
ofjerked beef and plantain suffices them
during months.
Such are The Raacheros, and under disci-
plined control they would be rendered the
best light troops in The world. These are
the men who comprise the great body of the
Mexican cavalry, and they are 10 the armies
Of that nation what the Cossacks are TO the
Russans--ever on the alert, never to be
surprised. and untiring in the pursuit of the
foe when plumber, no matter how ,rif1ing,
is to be obtained. i,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

FROM MExICo.-An arrival at New Or
leans from Havana brings accounts from
Mexico OF the first of May. The Delta
has received information from very reli-
able source that it was known al Havana
that fourteen Of the departments of Mexico
had notified their government, that if the
scheme of establishing monaIcbal gov
ernment were enforced upon them, they
would be compelled, in seIf-defence, TO
ask for admission into the Union of
of the United States of America. 1t
is said that General Alverez, of Acapulco,
who declared against The Mexican govern
ment dulng the administration Of Almonte
as Minister of war, is at the head Of the
liberal party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

DEATH OF MAJOR RlNGoLD.-The Sur
geon of the army communicates some de-
tails Of the last hours Of this officer. He
was cheerful aud communicative, and said
lille directed his shot not only TO groups
and masses of the enemy, but to particular
men in their line; he saw them fall, their
places occupied by others, who in their time
were shot down. pointing his guns to tho
same place and he felt as confident of hit
ting his mark as though he had been using
his rife"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

GENERAL VEGA, who with other officers
of the Mexican army, was brought to this
city yesterday as prisoners Of war, was at
storming of the Alamo, and was taken pris-
oner at the rout of San Jacnto. He is
represented TO be very brave and honor
able gentleman We are glad to hear
that he will receive, while here, every po-
likeness and courtesy. The veteran Gaines
lost 10 time in taking measures for the
comfort and convenience olthe distinguish
ed Mexican IN. o. Com. Bulletin, May
18th
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
POSTSCRIPT.

The steamship Hihernia has arrived at
Boston, bringing European dates TO the 18th.
We notice nothing Of special importance
The Buffalo Express says:
The news by the Hbernia, warrants the
belief that the Oregon controversy will 10
speedily and satisfactorily settled.
The corn bill passed the Fl ouse OF Com.
mons b. the large minority OF 90. 1t had
received its first ending in the House of
Lords and very little doub, was felt of its
passage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The Washington Union speaking OF the
late brilliant victories achieved by the
American forces under General Taylor
gives the following limitations Of the plan
OF The war as contemplated by the execu>
tive.
"The moral effect Of this great triumph
upon the county will be as irresistible as
its result upon the battle field was decisive
1t secures 10 US a short war. Ii will rouse
the people in Simultaneous effort to ca rry
on the conflict with all possible vigor to lis
close. Already we hear Of purpose o. a
combined military and naval movement
upon Matamoras. And we undertake to
say that most vigorous plan OF operations
intended at once 10 bring the Mexicans TO
just and honorable terms, is even now fully
maured by our government. In this
view We cannot but hopeiha, the enthusiasm
of The volunteers who are rushing TO the
scene of action will subject itself strictly
TO the direction and the discipline of the
independent volunteer expeditions. They
mast, in every case, be under the direc-
lion Of the constituted authorities of our
country. The fedora! government, ihro'
lis proper officers, will call upon the States
for volunteer troops. No man doubts tina,
there will be enough, and greatly more
than enough 10 rush to the standard of heir
country. These men will be impeled By
the highes, motives. We war for peace
and no: for plumber All the highest con-
sideratons of humanity and of sound poll.
cy commend 10 US this spirit; thus far. our
army has given a mos, glorious example
At the moment when General Tay lor made
his advance towards the Mexican border,
he proclaimed that private property should
be strictly respected by bis soldiers, and
that fair prices should be paid for its sup.
plies. This praiseworthy moderation on
the eve Of hos,iliiies has been followed up
by acts of humanity ana courtesy in the
hour of victory which crown The glory off
our triumph. Such spirit per.esered in
to. the end will enlist the sympathy of the |
whole Mexican people on our side"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

u The Madison will be here to-day
Here we wish to say word for the
Steward, Mr.. MOORE. Mr.. NJ. the gentle,
manly and polite steward, to say the least of
him, is an Epicurean Of the first water, we
having had occasion to test the proof Of this
assertion. Therefore those who may have
occaslonto travel on this boat may expect to
have the dainties of The season served I'D in
a superior style.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

INDiANs.-One hundred Indians for
the neighborhood of Buffalo, arrived here
yesterday morning, en- route. via the canal
and river, for ST. Lonis and the southwest
In the course of the week some two or hree
hundred more of them are expected
These Indians are part of.he far famed SIX
Nations, and are removing from the bones
of their fathers TO the new homes set apart
for them by The government in the south,
wesi.-GEric Gaz.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The Washington Correspondent, Of the
Chicago Democrat speaks Of the great NUN.
Der of Res gnations of Post Masters pouring
IN upon the Department. 1t rather strikes
us that every place shat ought to have a
Post Office, will have somebody to take the
office OF Post Master; iflhere should be no
compensation at all.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

There is bill .op in the northern part of
Ham ION co., whence may be seen at the
present time, the handsome number Of
twenty thousand fruit trees in full blossom
Only think of the apples and peaches that
will pour INTO our market next August
ICin. Cbron.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The Iribune's correspondent writes that
there was an important rumor at Washing.
ton on Monday, that The administration are
about making pacific termination of the
Mexican difficulties.
know not how true this may be, but the
opinion is prevalent among the Senators Of
the Presidents party tina, the Mexican diff
hcultes are on the eve of an amaci. able az.
lustment.- Il Buffalo Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

Ne,g. York Constitutional Conrention.-
We have news Of The organization of this
important body. 1t assembled a. Albany,
on the LIST inst. john TRACY of Chenan-
60, was chosen President, he receiving 90
Notes.-The Others being scattering. The
Buffalo Express says: "The Locos held a
caucus in the morning and the Barnburners
were triumphant.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

Persifer F. Smith has been appointed
first in command Of the regiment of mount.
ed :ifiemen recently authorised for the de.
fence OF the south western frontier, and
Lieutenant Fremont, second in command.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

o. The public opinion we Judge is SET
Ting down on 40 degrees as the boundary
Of the Oregon Territory on the north; and
it is generally understood, if Grea, Britain
will make proposition to SO settle our diff.
fculties, it will be acceded to. We trust. as
we believe, that that question will be settled
without d fficully.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

GTThe chairman Of the committee on
Post Office and Post Roads, in the Senate,
declared that it was not the intention of the
committee TO recommend an increase of
the rates o:postage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
WAR MOVEMENTS.

PURCHASE OF WAR VEssELs.-We are
informed that Commodore Perry and Com.
modore kearney, now in the city, have
purchased two steamers, OF 500 tons each,
ard four schooners of 90 tons, built by
Bell & Brown, Of This city, for the Mex
leans, VINO were unable or unwilling TO
pay for them.-[Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

@ The splendid Steamer Boston, ar
rived from Buffalo, on Saturday last. Such
was the rush of emigration, that she was
unable 10 bring pound of freight for our
merchants. We are indebted 10 her gel.-
ilemanly clerk for late and important papers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
TELEGRAPH
C.. l.. SHOLES, EDITOR.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY. JUNE 9, 1916.

Von Ely b. PALMER, at his Real Estate and
Coal Agencies.
NO. o9, Pine Street, Philadelphia:
NO. 100, Nassau Street, New York:
No. TO- State Street. Boston and Southeast
corner OF Baltimore and Calvert Streets, Balti-
more, Agent for receiving Subscriptions, A DYER
tlsements for the ''TELEGRAPH."
Southport April 81, 1876.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

1t is said that Mr.. TyIer's examination
before the committee exhoncra,es Mr..
Webster from the charges of Mr.. Ingersoll.
Wings say so.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

nj N HHTtI.F" z 80 .-a - :" NT'7u'-
Ter has the following paragraph:
ave understand that prompt measures
have been taken by the Secretary of the
Navy to project the exposed commerce Of
the Gulf Of Mexico, by an adequate naval
force, cruizing between, Cuba and the
coas OF Floridi."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The II. of Reps. have set apar, the Sd
Of June for the consideration ofTerritorial
business. We shall hear from it before
our next No progress has been made on
the harbor bill in the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

4 letter just received by gentleman Of
this cry, dated Camp opposite Matamoras,
May 10, says:"I wrie TO you 10 let you
know that yesterday We whipped the whole
Mexican army. was not hurt in the
least"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

The Wisconsin arrived yesterday, bring
ing goods for our merchants
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

Singular facts IN relation 10 the tides al
the island of Olaheite, the time of high
water is precisely at noon and at midnight
all the year round.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

Buffalo June 2.-Wheat brought 70 and
81 per bushel, and flour 3,75 per bbl.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
IRELAND.

: RErrAL AssocIATIoN.--At the usual
weekly meeting OF this body on the 9TH
inst, Wm. GsIron, Esq, filled the chair
4 letter was read from Mr.. O'CcnneIl, in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-19
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
= Hx1 Q1APHIC RHPoRY
THIS MORNING.
THE OREGON TREATY CONFIRMED.

The Senate confirmed the Oregon treaty, yes
terday, IN executive session.
Gen. Gaines, and Aid, arrived in Washington
last evening He received his orders on the 10th,
and left home the next day.
Nothing later was received in Baltimore, last
night, by the Southern mail, from the seat ofw ar
The steamer Galveston was daily expected al
New Orleans, with later dates from the army.
Mr.. White, Of the ST. Charles Hotel, New Or
leans, was killed by being thrown from his horse.
sephs, on their way to Fort Leavenworth, to vol
unteer with the Santa Fc expedition. The Nor
mons and Indians were committing depredations
upon American property.
erpoo, was struck by lightning on Friday last, of
Martonella reef, and put into Charleston in di s.
tress, on Sunday. The lightning had ignted the
cotton in her hold. The fire was extinguished by
the engines.
The letter bag stolen from the steamboat at
Cincinnati, has been found in one of the state
rooms Of the boat, rfed of its contents. The oc-
cupants OF the state room continued on board UNI
til the boat arrived at Wheeling They then left
for hotel, but one of them returned with large
box, stating that he meant 10 return to Cincinnati.
He left the box on board, but was not seen again.
On reaching Cincinnati the box was broken open,
and found to be filled with letters rihed of their
contents. The rogues supposed to have gone
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extensive navigation would be obstructsd by the con-
.ucton Of bridges; and there no reason by the c
1sns OF places on the Connecticut above the point
whore the bridging of theriveris contemplated should
be deprived Of those facilities of navigation which the
cnzens OF other States have secured to them
BY the constitution of Connecticut bill returned to
'ne Legislature undera veto from the executive requires
majority vote to become law. This bill has re-
passed the lower House by majority of thrtywo and
The upper House by majority Of tres u.s. therefore,
slaw, in spite of the veto.
Inc Governor Of Pennsylvania, being Certified that
The requisite number Of shares of stock were taken and
on application from the Commissioners of the Pittsburgh
and Conceivable Railroad has issued his letters patent
under the great seal Of the Commonw ealh granting to
the company legal and corporate privileges according
70 The act Of Assembly. An election Of directors will
take place as soon as the required notice be given
and operations on the road will commence
possible This road will eventually be extended until it
connects with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Cum
berand, when there will be connection between the
Atlantic Ocean and Ohio river by railroad, from Ba
to Pittsburgh