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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05
MIR. kENDALL'S LETTER FROM
ii L. ARMY.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. IA, IS47.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. IA, 1S47.
Another victory, g.onous III It's Results
and which has thrown additional lustrc on
me American arms, has been achieved 10
day by the army under Gen. Scott - the
proud capital oi Mexico mas fallen into
tne power OF ii mere handful OF men COM
pared with the Immense odIs arrayed ID
sainst them and Santa Anna, instead OF
shedding III, blood Il, lie promised, Is wan
dering with the remnant of his army no
one knows whittier.
The apparen ly impregnable works of
Chaputepec, after desperate struggle
were trlumphantly carried - Gems. Bravo
and Monterdo, besides u host OF uflicers
OF different grades, taken pr.soaers al.
their cannon and ammunition, are IL ouI
hands; the fug,tlves were soon in fui
flight towards the different works which
command the entrances to the city, and
our men al once were in hot pursuit
Gen. Quitman, supported by Gen.
Smiths brigade took the road by the Cha
pultepec acqueduct towards the BeIen gate
and the Cindad' Ia Gen. Worth. suppor-
ted by Gen. Cddwalader's brigade, ad-
vanced by the San Cosme acqueduct to
wards thss garita of that name Botn
routes were cut up by bitches. and defen-
ded by breastwork>, barr cades, and strong
works of every description known to militia
ry science yet the daring and mpetuos-
itv of our men overcome one defence after
another, and BY nIghtialI every work to
the city's edge was carried. Gen. Quit
m ms command, afterth rout at Cnapul-
tepec, was the first To- encounter the enc
my in force. Midway between tn for
mer and the Belen gate, Santa Anna had
constructed a strong work: bat this w rs
at once vigorously assaulted by Gen.
QuItman, and aided by flank fire from
mad ordered to approach as near as posi-
BILE from tha San Cosine road. the enemy
was again routed and ia full fight. Tnts
again made IA stand from their strong for
titicatIous at and near the Belen garita,
opening a tremendous fire not ONLY OF
round shot, grape and shell, bat of musk
try: yet boldly Gen. Qrtrnan advanced.
storrned and carried the works, although
at great loss, and then every point on
this side the CITY was in our possession.
In this onslaught, two OF our bravest Of
ticers were killed = Capt. Drum and l..
Benjamin.
Meanwhile Gen. Worth was rapidly
advancing upon San Cosme. A. the
English buryiny ground the enemy had
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05
o. AT democratic II Getting, VIII,

o. Al IA democratic II Getting, where
several tosts were drank, complimentary
of the course of Mr.. Polk with regard II
The war, a clergyman who happened to be
present, was called upon for sentiment.
After much solicitation he gave them :
d." James X. Polk" - and referred them to
he sth verse of the lO9th Psalm for his
ntimeut. 1t was received with great
enthusiasm, and after the Rev. gentleman
mad retired, Bible was obtained and the
chairman requested to read the verse re-
ierred to, which ne did, as follows: Let
has days be fer, and let another take his
Officer IT is saii the meeting adjourned
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

turns OF the votes cast upon the question
OF adopting the constitution which shall
he unlimited by the convention to the
people, that the same has Not been adopt
ed, it shall be the duty of the Governor
forthwith 10 issue proclamation author-
zing an election If. Deb gates to form
CONSTITUTION for The Stale Of " isconsin.
al such time as lac may designate. The
| number of delegates to be elected In
each county, the eligibility of persons TO
The office of delegate, the qualifications o.
voters al such election, the manner of CO
Quoting the salre, and of taking, canvass
ing and returning the votes cast at such
election, and of making out and deliver
ing certificates of election, shall in all re-
1n--.is he ...e same as is herein before pro-
vided.
Sec. FL. The delegates so elected, un-
der the twentieth section of this act, shall
assemble at the Representatives Hail, in
the Capitol, at Madison in said Territory.
at twelve O'Clock, NJ and when so assem-
Died shall have the same powers and shall
perform the same duties and shall receive
the same pay as is hcre.n befure prescrlb-
ed in relation to the del, gat, fist above
provided for.
SEC. D. The Sup, rintendent Of Ter
ritorial Property Is hereby directed to pro-
cure, previous to the assembling Of the
Conyen ion first above provided for. re-
quisile supply of stationery for the use of
members thereof; and the sum of six
hundred and ninety dollars is hereby ap-
prorriated out of the Territorial Treasury
for that purpose, and the further sum of
six hundred and ninety dollars is hereby
appropriated to be expended 10 the same
manner, for the Use of the second conyeu.
ton above provided for, IN case the same
shall be authorized by the proclamation of
the Governor =. nfo, e-.nii and 20 10 dra rn
out Of the Territorial Treasury after such
proclamation shall have been issued.
SEC. %. The annual session Of tht
Legislative Assembly which is required to
De held at the Capitol, on the first Monday
in January next. shall be held at the Cap
itol, on the first Monday in February mex,
and all Territorial officers elected at tn,
last annual cleo lion for the term of one
year, shall hold their respective Offices un
/. until others shall be elected and qualities
IN their stead.
t l. p. WALKER. Sp'r Of
the House of Representatives
uORATIO \, WELLS,
Pres,den' IF iAe Council
APPROVED. Oct 9th, ls47.
HENRY DODGE.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05
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A ConventoIa OF Wing Delegates from
The different PRECINCTS of the county OF
L. wa Will ne held at the Court House in
Mineral! Point, on Saturday. The 20 h dav
of November inst, at ! O'Clock r. NJ for
me purpose ct nominating three cam
'lIdates for ID iegates to the Territorial
Convention for the formation of State
Constitution. The ulfferen, precincts ar
requested 10 hold their meetings, and
seDu OeIepate as follows.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

w The Circuit Court alter sitting one
week, have taken Il recess until the Is h
Inst, Fiity-six case were disposed of dur
ring the week. We understand that in
the case ofthe People rs. Daniel Kennedy,
indicted Tor arson, III Grant county, anew
rial was granted.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

A TURSlr IN 'asaring thirty for inches
in circumference. and weighing fourteen
and a half pounds, may be seen at this
office 1t is common white turnip, was
raised by Mr.. George Jacobs, near Linden,
in this county, and we should think il
hard to 'shnat y
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05
FURTHER DETAILS FROM Me-
leo.

The s.. LOUIS Republican Of the 81
ult. Is filed with still further details
the lat. battles at and in the city OF Ner
co, received through private and Oh.
sources One letter, from correspono
ent of tine Republican, written at the "
tional Palace on the % of SeptemT
furnishes a complete history Of The NOV
menis of the army since the breaking
he armistice. From it we clip the i0.0'
ing:
During the night Of the i3th' o.
when our entire Spartan band aniiclPa'
/ fiercer struggle during the ensuing @
than they encountered the day pre"'
commissions were despatched from
city of Mexico, Cd the part Of the nn''
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

o. We give to-day as extensive lis;
of the killed and wounded in tne recent
battles in NJ axico. as the crowded state of
our columns will permit The following
ed and missing in the four divisions OF
Gems Worth, Twigg~, Pillow, and Quit
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

QUITE APrKuPKIATE.-Gov. Dodge
has issued Proclamation, declaring John
H. Tweedy duly elected a Delegate to
Congress, followed by another recon-
mending dav Of public Thanksgiving!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

NEW GJuDs We b, lIev,. In, re l. nor "a tow,
7" any part Vt the Western country. of The lie OF
MInera! Point. that can make - better show" l..
'he line at new. rich aud Cheap, iUops The VI -
chants have Displayed a good Taste in their seIr-
'ious. and ell app be duIag Oh extensive b.
sigrss.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

FoR IrALY.-ihe New York Tribune
says that n number of our countrvmen of
tered their services 10 the Pope, should his
lominions be attacked by Austria. At
present he declines the proffered assist
ance bat hints that be may want their aid.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

" Dk- l. b. Branch. (Sargeon DIN
tist VIII remain at the franklin House
until Wednesday morning next Those
wishing his services will do well to en-
brace the present opportunity.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

Several articles intended for our paper
this week are crowded out TO make room
Tor the act calling Convention - MIR
kendall's letter from Mexico, and a lot of
ney Advertisements.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

OT The Hoa. WILLIAM & SgErDo,
of Janesyllle. ia tins Territory. died in
Buffalo last week. HIS remains are to h..
removed tn GAINESVILLE for interment
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

" L he act Gazing . CunvrntI,i TOR the forma
tion of State Constitution hch VIII be- found il
sur paper to-day, think will be well received
Oy the people,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

~ Inc whole number vi the killed
wounded and missing Of the army, since
leaving Puebia, according to Mr.. Kendal's
reports, is 22fS.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-05

LET every precinct be represented BY
Is tuil number of Delegates.
&. &. ASHBURNE,
GEO. w. COBB,
W. J TILLEY.
.. J. MINER,
Central Committee
Nov. 2, 1S47.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
From the Hannibal Gazette.
MARRIAGE EXTRAORDINARY.

One day last week, a bold sucker, &C
companied by fair suckeress, came a cross
the Mississippi, in a little dug out, and
landed at our wharf. The appearance,
manner, and dress Of the couple excited
some attention, as they sprang on shore and
arm in arm made their way up Hill street
to the corner of Main. Here, the half
reluctant fair-one, was gently forced into a
Store, and down on an empty ~goods-box,
by her male friend, with a kind OF whether
you-will-or-not, good humored rudeness,
and told to "wait, Molly, till ] come back"
The fair IllinoisSn, seemed to shrink from
the scrutiny bestowed upon her, and blush
ing and confused held down her head,
while her bosom heaved and trembled like
a snow-wreath in an earthquake. The gal
liant Sucker, having found our Recorder,
told him, at once, that he had just come
over to be hItched on to daddradtedest, pu-
test gal in all Sucker state, and he wanted
him to come up and fix the business, right
off. Reaching the store, the company
were permitted by the politeness of the
Mel chantto adjourn up stairs when, after
a scene, said to have been some, the thing
was did. The happy bride groom leaving
Ibis bride in the store, went out and procur-
ed a Jug of the juice when all hands were
treated in liberal style, by the "word of
mouth" Having purchased a family out
fit, consisting of a and a PAIR
Of SHOES, the young lovers embarked, not
forgetting the jug of 'o-be-joyful," for their
cabin home i'll some green grove of the Isle
of the "chaneille escarte'' and the BRIDE
groom's sturdy stroke shot the frail boat
fast and free, over the clear waters of the
mighty river, until it was lost from view in
the willow-fringe of the shore of Illinois.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

BoLD.-A young scape grace met a re-
spectacle lady yesterday on Sixth street
and before the lady had time to give the
alarm, he inflicted on her face and neck
several kisses. He then took to his heels.
The ladies must 60 armed, so bold and i'm
pudent have rogues become.-&. Louis
Organ.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
From Mrs. Optics Poems.
THE ORPHAN BOYS TALE.

THE BUYS IALE.
Stay, lady, stay, for mercy's sake,
And hear q helpless orphans tale,
All! sure my looks must pity wake,
IT'S want that makes my cheek so pale.
Yet | was once a mothers pride,
And my brave fathers hope and joy;
Blu: ill the Niles proud fight he died,
And am now an orphan boy.
Poor foolish child! how pleased was l
When news of Nelson's victory came,
Along the crowded streets TO fly,
And see the lighted windows fame!
To force me home my mother sought,
She could not bear to see my joy;
For with my fathers life twas bought,
And made me a poor orphan boy.
The peopl.'s shouts were long and loud,
MY mother, shuddering. closed her ears,
"Reioice! rejoice!" still cried the crowd;
My mother answered with her tears.
''Vhy are you crying thus, said /,
"WhiIe others laugh and shout with joy2'
She kissed me-and with such a sigh,
She called me her poor orphan boy.
"What is an orphan boy" | cried,
As in her face | looked and smiled;
My mother through her tears replied,
"You'll know too soon Inflated child"
And now they've told my mothers knell
And I'm no more a parents JOY,
Oh! lady, | have learned too well
What It's to be all orphan boy.
Oh! were l by your bounty fed!
Nay gentle lady do not chide--
Trust me-, / mean 10 earn my bread;
The sailors orphan boy has pride.
Lady, you wcep!--ah!-tis TO me;
You'll give me clothing, food, employ,
Look down, dear parents! look, and see
Your happy, happy, orphan boy!
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
ROSABEL...A Song.

AIR-"LucY LONG,"
When Rosa was a baby,
They asked hat | would tell
A name for the little lady
And | called her Rosabel,
Take your time, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabel,
Take your time, Miss Rosa,
And learn your lesson we'll.
Now Rosa's like her nameSake,
That in the garden grows,
And when she blooms to more SHAPE
Oh how she'll plague the beaux?
But take your time, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabcl,
Take your time, Miss Rosa,
And watch the fellows we'll.
For soon the'Il come a counting,
And wond'rous things the'Il tell;
o how their hearts are doating
On pretty Rosabel.
But take your time, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabel;
Take your time Miss Rosa,
No matter what they tell.
They'll say that you are losing
The morning of your life,
And that you should be choosing
To be somebody's wife,
But take your time, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabel;
Take your time, Miss Rosa,
No matter what they tell.
And o they will be signing.
To prove their passion true,
And VOW that they are dying,
But just to live with you.
So take your time, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabel;
Take your time Miss Rosa,
No matter what they tell.
But while the rose is blooming,
Nobody minds the thorn;
Yet don't be too presuming,
For soon the bloom is gone,
Don't overstay, Miss Rosa,
Your time, Miss Rosabel;
To waste your roses, Rosa,
Is not to manage we'll.
But while your cheek is blooming,
And many you command,
On some one be bestowing,
At once your heart and hand.
For that's the way, Miss Rosa,
Rosa, Rosabel;
That's the way Miss Rosa,
To wear your roses well.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

II A section of the Jewish nation in
Rome, calling itself "Young PALESTINE
affects to believe Pope Plus TX, the Mes
siah. The Conservatives, another section,
says that he is merely a great prophet.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

Influence IF UOman.-A writer in alate
Review, speaking of the Roman women,
and their influence during the existence of
the kingdom, says: "From the time Of the
Sabines to Theodora's conquest of Justini-
an, women seems to have been at the bot
tom of all the memorable events of Roman
history. Lucretia, Virginia, Veturia, Fa-
bia, the wife Of Licinius, who became at
her instignation the first Plubeian Consul,
are illustrious examples of this; and what
ever may BIO the changes of manners and
opinions, as Hume has well remarked, all
nations, with one accord, point for the ideal
of a virtuous matron, to the daughter of
Scipio, and the mother of the Grac CHI"
Who, then, will doubt the influence Of wo-
men?
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
LOUISIANA, PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 10, Is47.

not the American army been finally order
ed on to its subsequent position opposite
Matamoras. 1t is well known to every man
at all conversant with the history of Texas
or with its situation after the revolution
and prior to its annexation to the United
States, that the Rio Grande had been re-
peatedly declared the boundary Of its terri
tory on the west. Then | contend at least,
that so far as West Texas actually maintain
ed her authority and exercised her juIis-
d%iction, the territory belonged to her with
out a question. Corpus Christi was a Tex
ian village, settled by Texian citizens, gov
erned by the laws of Texas, and had not
been molested by the Mexicans for 8 years
prior to the arrival of Gen. Taylor. Then
there could be no doubt of the obligation
resting upon us, after annexation, to protect
the citizens of this village and all otherter-
ritory under the acknowledged jurisdiction
of the Texian government. Therefore on
the Both Julythe Department wrote to Gen
Taylor as follows: "Wlile avoiding as you
have been instructed to do, all aggressive
measures towards Mexico as long as the re-
~lations of peace exist between that Repub'
lie and the United States, you are expected
to occupy, protect and defend the territory
of Texas, to the ertent that ahas been Oc.
cupied By the people Of Texas" Now
hold that our government did right, nay
was bound by the conditions Of Annexa'
ton, to do every thing that was done up tt
the time that Gen. Taylor arrived at Corpus
Christi. Whether it is justified in its flu
ture action, with regard to the orders o
the Department to General Taylor eigh
months after this, 10 marchto the east banl
of the Del Norte, will be the subject Of
future number. I only ask that my posi-
tions so far may be conceded-that our gov
eminent may be justified in its desires t.
protectfrom threatened invasion the citi
zens of Texas. That it did not transgres
upon the rights or property of Mexico b!
planting a body of troops in a town theI
OCCUPIED by the citizens of Texas" on
of the States of our Union. In the mean
time would call upon the croaking oppo
sers of the war and the bitter r~evilers o
our government, to search their own heart
and see that they are not perverted BY NAL
ice, disappointment and f~actious zeal, rath
er than filled with the honest conviction
of truth. PIKE
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
TERMS OF THE BANNER.

81 in advance; So so at the end Of the volume
No mans piper will be discontinued unless the
same be paid for up tothe time gifts discontinue.
ance
81 .ADVERT ISLN'G done uery bw.H
All letters on business must be post paid.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

Iron Mines in Missouri-These mines,
so few Of which have been wrought, are
said by competent geologists, to be the rich
est in the world. One location, on the bank
of the Mississippi, one hundred miles below
St. Louis, affords ore of sufficient purity, to
yield 60 or 10 per cent.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13
WHO HAVE HEARD OF HIM.

ga Mr.. Hoskins, of the city Of Philadel-
2hid, came to the west in the Fall of 1916,
with a considerable sum of money for the
purpose of entering lands, and has not been
heard of since by his family. Any tidings
respecting him would be very gratefully
appreciated by his afflicted family"
It's a Bad Rule that won't work Both
Ways, said the by when he declared that
twice two made four, and twice four made
two. Exactly such are wing calculations
concerning the present Tariff. When the
price of flour is high, they appeal to the
Mechanic and laborer for sympathy against
the odious Tariff, and when the price is
low they as urgently directthe notice ofthe
farmer to it.
Errors of the Press.-Mrs. Osgood gives
the following amusing instances of the blum
.dering of the types, in the last number of
the Union Magazine. She says:
"Talking of genius, l heard to-day of the
drollest printers error! in a sentimental
poem, to! The line read in the manu-
script
"Carnation on thy lovely lip"
but alas! for the lover poet
"DarnatiOn on thy lovely lip"
appeared in the printed piece!
Miss Biddy Fudge, in her history of the
"Fudge Family" recounting the miseries
of authors, says that ''though an angel should
write, tits devils must print" and gives the
following instance of the havoc made by
the printer in one other illusions:
But a week or two since, in my ode upon Spring,
Which | meant to have made a most beautiful
thing;
Where l talk'd of the dew-drops "from freshly
bloomed roses,"
The careless things made it, from freshly blown
noses"
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

q The following resolution, passed by
a late convention in Waiworth county, Wis,
ought to be printed in letters of gold. If
the democracy in EVERY county would trea-
sure up such sentiments as their guide, we
.opine there would be less pickering than
we are now called upon to witness.-Ex.
"That we bury in oblivion every thing
which has caused division or en%strangement
in our ranks-that we earnestly recommend
concession and ~harmony-of measures,
rather than men-and that with united
hearts and a common purpose, we will &C
quit ourselves in the coming canvass, as
good democrats and true men,"
Democratic banner., 1847-09-13

The DRuNKARD's Boy.-"l wont play
marbles with you no longer, your dads a
drunkard, and l don't care whether you
ever have any to play with or not; you
shan't have any of mine any how" were
the EXPLANATIONS of q well dressed comely
lad, upon the sidewalk, a few days since,
to apoor, ragged, fOrsaken boy, who seem
ed to be begging for a single marble, that
he might play by himself if no one would
play with him.
"Never mind, john" said an open heart
cd, generous looking boy, "I'l give you
two marbles, and l think that, if Ben gave
you all the marbles he's got, and all his fine
buds too, he'd look better, because, if his
dad did not take all your pas money tor
liquor, you might have plenty Of marbles.
Don't cry, John; if you arc a drunkard's
boy, he'sa rum-seller's SON, and that's a
good deal worse"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-08-25

fully aware Of The absurdity of bringing up
their sons in idleness, wear out their own
lives in willing slavery, that their daugh-
ters may have the fashionable acquisition of
not knowing any useful employment.
This is short.sighted and mistaken ten
dcrness.-lf, then, daughters arc left with
out supporters, will this tender nurturing
avail to feed, and clothe, and protect them !?
Or, in more fortunate event, will it give
the foresight, the prudence, the skill which
the duties of maturer life demand? De-
pend upon it, fair readers, however much
more accomplishments may commend to the
admiration Of the hotterers, yet few scnsi-
bic men want wives merely us ornaments
to their household establishments, but as
companions and help-ma,es in the duties
and cares which inevitably devolve upon
them.
Wha, is there in the habits OF industry
that need necessarily affect unGavorab bly the
accomplishments of young lady? ANY
thing that should make them think mcanly,
oract unworthy? Amy thing that should
produce rudencss of conversation, or awk-
wardness OF manners2 Any thing tha,
should in any degree, blunt their perceptions
OF what is correct in taste, or becoming in
conduct! No, no,hing-assuredly nothing
Let them, then, learn to knit and sew, 10
bake and wash; and cook dinners, and darn
stockings and all other arts of accomplished
housewfery. 1t will impart to them vi
gor Of constitution; an elasticity and grace
of movement; and u bloom of health that
are a thousand times more endcaring than
the soft and sickIy delicacy which is nurtu-
red in luxurious idleness.
Chicago Cacalicr.