davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15
LATER.

The ship Oregon, Capt. Glddon, and the
barque Montezuma, Capt. Thompson, arrived at
New Orleans, on the evening of the Both ut.,
from Anton Lizardo, both having sailed the morn
ing of the goth ut.
Capt. G.. was on shore on the 10Th ult, and in
the American camp. 1t seemed to be under
stood in the camp that Gen. Scott would open
the attack on Vera Cruz, at noon, on the goth.
He also reports that, three or four hours after he
sailed, he heard very heavy firing, which he
thinks vas from The American works.
Capt. G. mentions that Gen. Worth is statloii-
ed with his command within 700 yards of the
city. He also states that the general impression
was that the city was very willing, nay, anxious
to surrender; but that the inhabitants had re.
ceived intimation from the castle, that if they
did surrender, the castle would Immediately fire
upon the town, and destroy it. Capt. G. says it
was reported that there were 1900 troops in the
city, and 1900 in the castle. This is thought to
be an under estimate.
Among the incidents mentioned by Capt G..
is one, that bomb from the castle fell into the
quarters of one of Gen. SCOTS aids, but explo-
ded without doing any harm.
The ship Yazoo, Capt. Warrington, was lost
on Resso Reef near Vera Cruz on the 10th Ill
limo, during heavy norther. All of Col. Har-
ney's Dragons were saved bu: one man. l40
horses were lost, belonging to Harney's COM
mand. Three men from the store ship Relief
were lost in rescung the lives of the Dragons.
Com. Conner fired salute, on the 18th, in
honor of Gen. Taylor's victories
Correspondence of the Picayune.l
CAMP BEFORE VERA CRUZ,
March 10, 1875 o'clock, p. Nj.
Our news from the city of Mexico, received
in roundabout way, would prove that most
sanguinary revolutionary rather, series Of
revoiutions-s raging in that city, the different
parties being all by the ears, and fighting each
other with unwonted ferocity. 1t is said that
dates hardly dared venture into the streets, fol
fear of being shot by some one Of the contend
ing factions Gomez Farias has his party, the
priests have their party, those in favor of peace
have party-and then there are the war men
the Santa Anna men, the Almonte men, and wha
not. All was "confusion worse confoundcd,
and can make neither head nor tail TO the diff.
fercnt rumors.
The Mexicans have been firing since noon to
day, and from the most of their batteries; anC
the roar of round shot and shells has been con
stanty DINING in the ears Of our men. Strang,
they do not effect more. They must think the!
are destroying the " Yankees" as they now al
term US by dozens, else they would not keep W
such an ncessant firing,
The weather continues fine for landing, and
munitions and supplies are rapidly accumulatin!
at the depots The officers Of the navy continu,
to use their best efforts.
By next day after tomorrow, am in hopes O
being able TO send you off an account of SOM
of Gen. SCOTS doings.
Yours, &C., G. w. X.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

TEMPERANCE. Villas g. Noyes have come in
to possession of the Pearl Street House, Burling-
ton, and have placed it under the charge of H.
N. Cole and II. G. Mason. They say that intox-
catng drinks will neither be sold nor given a.
way in that house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

The School Journal and Vermont .1griculturist
is the title of new monthly paper of 16 octave
pages, price so cents, published by Bishop g.
Tracy, Windsor. Devoted to objects of univer-
sal interest, it ought to command liberal support.
We have no doubt such support will be deser-
we'd by the labors of the editors, if the public
will but sustain them in the enterprize.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

o. The piece "She loved me once" has hard
ly grace enough to merit publicity. We advise
the writer, who is we suppose young man, not
to undertake versifying except as an occasional
amusement or to acquire familiarity with the
language, such as will aid him in becoming a
ready writer or speaker. khyming as a business
is one of the poorest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15
Daniel Webster.

Mr.. Webster is about to make a tour OF the
Southern States, returning home by way of Gin
cinuatti. 1t is said he is now engaged in writing
a history Of the Constitution of the u. S.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

THE Cosr OF Waffle appropriations
made within year TO defray the expenses of our
war with Mexico amount to 81 so each, to every
man, woman and child in the Union; or $25 for
family of ten persons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

O. Part of the Massachusetts regiment ar
rived at Brazos on the 18th March and were or
dered up to Camargo to wait orders from Gen.
TAYLOR
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

g Polk and Walker, without the aid of Con.
gress, have made Tariff for Mexico. More a.
non.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

o. Cincinnati has gone for the Wings by
500 majority Poughkeepsic, NJ Y, ditto by 62l I!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

o. In two days last week 969 emigrants ar.
rived at New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15
CONNECTICUT REDEEMED!

The Wings OF Connecticut have done nobly,
sweeping the whole board on full vote. They
have elected the Wing State ticket, Wing in
every Congressional District, Wing Senate and
a Wing House!
GOVERNOR.
Clark Bissell, wing, 26;641
Whittlesey, loco, 26,l06
Scattering, 1,6l3-27,72O
Wing Majority over all l,l2l
Four towns to come in, which will not affect
the result.
'CoNGREss.
James Dixon, wing, by about 500
S. D. Hubbard, d" $50
J. A. Rockwell, " 400
Truman Smith, I" ZOO
SENATE.
Wings 10, Loces s.
HOUSE.
Wings E1s, Locos SO, TO be heard from 10.
Last year there was no election by the people;
the Locos had the Legislature and elected all
their officers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15
Report of the Central Committee
for the Relief of Ireland.

The undersigned, Central Committee for the
town of Montpelier and vicinity, having attend
ed to the duties assigned them herewith make
the following report of the contributions, which
have been thus far received by them, for the re-
lief of the suffering Irish, viz:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

-Four towns TO come in, which will not affecl
10
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-15

fOr M0S6 uuySi Niooo ~ tuuI ne ltne present uoV.
CAss,l" was the preceptor of a grammar school
in Wilmington, and always appeared with the
BLACK cockade' in his hat"
| commend these choice relics to the two gen.
tlemen from Ohio, (Messrs SAWYER and THUR
MAN y they will serve for second edition of
their I" Anti-Federal speeches, when their favor
tie is nominated for the Presidency.
Now, Mr. Chairman, time would fail me TO 90
through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carroll
ma, and Georgia, and complete my researches af-
ter Old Federalists, now in the Democratic
ranks. AS to the new States, Mississippi Ala
bama, Missouri, Illinois, Florida, and Texas, now
80 clamorous for modern Democracy, it is suii-
cient 10 say that, amid the strlfes and conflicts
OF 1912, they had not cracked the eggshell Of
their Democracy their political pin feathers
have come out long since that time, otherwise
they would have furnished their "federa" quota
in the modern flock.
call on gentlemen over the way to tell mo,
| if Old Federalism was such a stain, such curse
upon the men affected by it, how stands your
party? Why did General Jackson call one-thlrd
of his Cabinet from Federal ranks Why did
Mr.. Van Buren, do the same? Why did Mr.
Polk, the quintessence Of modern Democracy,
place an old and unrepenting Federalist FIRST
and another one third in his Cabinet? Could he
not find material for his first cabinet without
drawing from those old ranks, thus offering a
premium for "Federal pollution?" 1t would
seem that a man must have been an sold Fede-
ralst" to qualify him to represent Mr.. Polk at
the court of ST. James. He has chosen none
other, have sent two federalsts in succession,
Mr.. McLane and Mr.. Bancroft? How do you
account for all this " Federal" prediction? Do
| hear some spunky Democrat whispering, they
have changed, they have repenied" deny it.
Give Inc the evidence of their repentance. Not
mothers son of them has ever repented. Tell
me when and where James Buchanan, George
Bancroft, Aaron Vanderpoel, or Levi Woodbury.,
have ever backed one lota from their former po-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

quarter gunner Rartan John Harrington boatswains
mate, St Mary's; Daniel McCjinnis landsman, St Ma
ry's and John Tookey seaman, Potomac
List Of ROUNDED
Lieut. A. s. Baldwin, Potomac Ed Black seaman
Potomac Matthias Nico, seaman, Potomac VIM Ham,
bin, seaman, Potomac and Deforest Carey landsman
Potomac J. H. AULICR, Captain.
UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI }
OF Vcra Cruz, March 2o 1917.
srR In obedience TO your order, proceeded on the
afternoon Of the Gath instant to the naval battery oppo
site Vera Cruz with attachments from this ship the
Potomac, Raritan Albany, and St. Mary,s under tho
Captain Auck and tho officers and mon under bis
mnnd
The bresstworks having been much broken down In
the oannonade Of the day, the night passed in
pairing them by Lieutenant Tower United States cng-
necr and his party from whom received great assis-
having opened his fire upon from four Of his batteries
an active cannonado returned by us and continued
without interruption until half-past two, m. when
they were senced Two batteries on their extreme lett
subsequently turned their fire towards us but on our
brskly returning It, they also ceased firing and about
halfpast three D. m, our ammunition peing ehpenos"'
the cannonade ceased on our part -
cannot too highly commend the zeal, courage. ana
activity displayed by every officer and man under my
command and regret that the efficient service when
they rendered should have been attended with the loss
OF one officer Mdshipman T. d. Shubrck and one sea-
man williamson killed. and three slightly wounded.
The admirable conduct of Alidshipman shubrick, down
TO the moment Of his fall whilst pointing gun on the
enemy occasoned mo the moro TO lament his loss. lilo
vas Young officer Of great merit and promise and had
sion and country.
Very respectfully, your obodicnt servant
To Com NJ c. Pxsar, csmd'g Home Squadron,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

slightly Edward Black, seaman, slightly Matthias Nice.
seaman slightly; VIM Hambln seaman slightly; Defo-
rest Carey, seaman, slightly.
Wounded on the 25th.-Three scamen slightly, names
not asccrtaincd.
Respectfully, your obcdent servant,
NJ G. PERRY.
Commanding Home Squadron
To the Hon JNo. Y Mason Secretary of the Navy
USIrEp STATES sHiP PoroMAc,
OF SACRIFICES, March IS, lsi7
SIR In compliance with your letter this moment 70
n,nnd Of the detachment shore yesterday have the
honor to state that the battery Of three sch Paxhan
guns and three long 32pounders landed from the squad
ION was turned over 70 me mt 10 a. NJ by the accom-
pisbcd engineer ofcor who constructed it, Capt T.
Lce) who, as well Lieuts Smith Of the Engineers
throughout tho fire the enemy having but few MI
Duce before discovered our position. commenced the at
tack upon us Immediately ordered the guns to be
masked, and the firing commenced tho enemy's bat
tercs, which was steadily and deliberately continued
until about half-past p NJ, whom our last charge of
ammunition, Of which had only about City rounds to
each gun, was expended. BY this time our SIND bag
hreagtworks and ravcrscs much dapdated by the
shot OF tho enemy and tho conclusion Of heavy
pieces now directed the cmbrasures to be closed up
With sand bags. for tho suggestion Of which must
thank Capt Leo and everybody 10 seek the best shell
from shot that the work afforded until the ammuni
lion expected should arrive
At O'Clock. Capt Mayo, with fresh supply Of am
munition and relief party OF officers and men arrived
then rclinquished the command to him agrecably to
your ordr aud returned to my ship Our loss four
men killed, and one officer and FIVE wounded, one
II the latter MORALLY (snce dead the others slightly
when 10 In considered that had the concentrated and
yery active fire Of five OF the enemys batteries upon
1T distance Of less than eight hundred Yards be-
sides occasional shells from the castle of"san Juan Dc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

the city with number Of cattle Col Harvey, with
hundred and twenty dragons was ordered out in
search of them, and report his observations He dis
them about two thousand in number entrenched
at a bridge and supported by two pieces of artillery
three miles from Gen. Patterson's head quarters Col
Harvey started his return intending to prepare
pery and attack them the next morning But the gallant
old soldier knowing that delays dangerous could
not bear the idea of leaving the enemy after having
come in sight Of them without having Il brush. Ac-
cordngly, he returned to the place. took position
where he could watch their movements and keep his
secure from the enemy's fire. The Mexicans COM
menced firing at him, and threw u perfect shower of
balls all around him, but without injury. Col Harvey
then despatched messenger to camp for small REIN
forcement and artillery to break the breastwors
He reinforced from Gen. Pattersons Division, by
Lieut. Judd with two pieces Of artillery about so ORA
goons dsmounted and six companies Of the LIST and I'd
Tennessee Volunteers under the command Of Col Has
ken accompanied by Con- Patterson in person although
he did not take tho command from Col. Harvey, but
merely participated any other individual who
the right his Dragons the left and advanced slowly
draw the FIRE Of the MexcaDs until Lieut. Judd got
his artillery in such position he desired. The move
ment succeeded admirably Lieut. Judd got his ground
they attempted to return it, but as soon q slight
breach made In the parapet Col Harvey ordered
charge, which was answered by yell from the Ora
goons and Tennesseeans Col Haskell, Capt Cheatham
and Capt Foster the first men to leap over the
breastwork, and a naval officer remarked, who
witnessed the whole affair, the balance went
ing who was first or As might have been expected
the Mexicans unable to stand charge from the
boys stood the fire Of the Black Fort Mt Monterey
few Of the membranes we're soon thrown out
of tho way, and Col. Harvey with his Dragons,
leaped the breastwork, and gave chase. He had not
proceeded than mile before he found the enemy
formed in line to receive him He immediately deployed
and from the head of the line ordered charge When
he approached within about 30 yards from the enemy
line they gave him fire from their side but
shot Then came the test Of strength and skill-tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

FptpAr, March 20 1871
SIR The detention Of the Princeton enables to
inform the department Of cvonts up to this hour 10
4. NJ
Captain Mayo and his party have returned. having
been relieved in the batteries by detachment under
the party under Captain Mayo sustained with undated
courage and spirit the admirable FIRE Of the naval bat
tory The bombardment from the trenches was con-
inucd through the night. heavy northcr now b ow
ing tho third in five dnys) has prevented communcn
ton with tho shore since last evening Several merchant
vessels have been thrown this morning ashore ny the
gale
The report Of Capt Mayo Is enclosed as also an.add
tonal list Of killed and wounded. Among tho names Of
the killed will be found that Of Midshipman I. b. Shu
brick most amiable and promising young officer.
have the honor to be your very obedient ser,Tnt
NJ. c. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
10 tho Hon JOINS Y MAsoS, Secretary Of the Navy,
Washington city D. c.
SUNDAY, March ga 1917.
sn II happy to inform you that the city and cas-,
force Of the army and navy OF the United States. on
terms highly favorable 70 us
With high respect, your obedcnt servant,
NJ c. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron
7 tho Hon. JoHs y Mason, Secretary Of the Navy.
ton. NJ. {. F.
List of killed and ,counded Of tie attachments at The
narai batteries on the 2ih ond Goth March, ls47.
KILLED on the 2Nh-Wlliam Marcus. seamsn John
Williams quarter-yunncr Jno Harrington, boatswain's
man,
Killed on the o5fh,-Thos b. shubrick midshipman;
John williamson seaman
| Wounded on The a4h-A s. Baldwin, lieutenant,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

greater degree Of credit than Capt Huger and Lieut.
Hagner their duty has been arduous, and they have
abored night and day to discharge it, In fair weather
and foul both at the depot and In tho entrench
ments and these officers up to their knees In
during the prevalence Of the heavy norther
cue their stores from loss
= Gen Patterson has acquired for himself high
taton as gallant soldier and able officer. His official
duties have been necessarily heavy and laborious IN
which he has been well sustained by an efficient staff
consisting Of Maj. G. A. Mccall Capt McCleland Lieut.
y. Williams and Lieut.. Mead.
Although the veteran Twiggs and that able officer
Col r. f. Smith have not had opportunity OF attack
ment they have had important and responsible posi-
ton assigned them on the road to Mexico which they
maintained and occupied with great vigilance
The general health OF the army Is good. The men
landing but how could 1t be otherwise with such
officer Capt Grayson at the head of the department.
seconded by the quartermasters now in the service!
Gen Quitmans brigade Is to take its line of march
for Alvarado the 30th and Gen. Twggs will move in
column the National Bridge, 80 miles from Vera Cruz
where it is expected resistance will be made.
The Princeton left the evening of the 29th and
suted by the Castle Of San Juan de Ua she passed
, out. She made the trip in days and 10 hours.
!, learn that Com Perry has laid in claim for tho cap
tured property prize to the navy The army Is not
entitled TO prize money, and can see good reason
the navy should not receive at least onehaf Of the
captured property. They have done all the labor In
landing the army and their provisions armament and
storeshavc abored assiduousy in good
bad weather. perform their part of the service
they have done ample share Of the fghtng-their
battery has done as much any other to bring the
Mexicans to termsand from the first landing Of the
troops to the surrender have distinguished themselves
in the discharge of the duties assigned them Without
their cooperation, In my humble opinion, would not
have been able to operate against Vera Cruz at all
COL. HARNEY's DRAGoos FIGHT.
u From the New Orleans Delta, April IL
Information received in camp this morning that
body Of Mexicans were hanging our rear intending
to force the lines If possible and make their way into
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

srpgcor with sword in hand met the coming ianr.r
Nth no,nted lance ready 10 receive him ne con'es.
xv.s but for short time In MANY INSTANCES. n's %
t,r;stnd from their clcnched hold the MeA' ,,.,,o
,nsaddied and driven helterskelter IN every ronoi
ana rursued nv the DRAGONS in detach,nru'r, T.,
Harvey and several Of his officers me. e,. ~,
single combat Int ~ them received any W.
cant ,o,,t Ne;n Ad,utant Of the recment VINO W ~.
wounded severely in two places. from MS maRn".,,;
In Alternating TO capture Mexican instead ., n
him In full run he overlook the retreatng ~, III,
and placing his sword In front OF him commanu,eu, @
TO surrender whereupon the Mexican drove NV III
into his magnanimous adversary As t,s L'. nfex;can
wheeled his horse 10 despatch him. another MeAo"
charged up and struck him with lance However Sc
verelv wounded he In two places ne u.,l
one Of his foes and corporal came nm In time 10
aooounts' with the other In this affair Colone sres
had fonr wounded and one killed Lieutenant Juaa ia"
one killed. and the Tennesseeans had Nersrs FOX Lou'
Woody. and other Of Capt. MCowan's corpnny'
whose name could not ascertain. wounded MT founs'
Texan Ranger. who was acting as guide: was VS.
wounded slightly Nineteen Mex'cans we're founu arao
at the bridge behind the breastwork Col Harnev kue
fifty and wounded about the same number. The Mex,
force near 2OO0 Col Harney's about 500 Colonel
and all the officers and In the command are spoken
in the highest terms by Col Harny for their gal
liant conduct throughout the whole affair
TUE NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.
On the goth, detachment from tho New YORK and
Pennsylvania Regiments had skirmish with body OF
cavalry in which they killed aud wounded and lost p
Mr. Miller, Company q. LIST Penn killed and Mt Bun
New York wounded slightly In skirmish with some
Mexican and Gen Twiggs' picket Sergeant Blake
Of Capt Bainbrdges company dth Artillery was Killed.
and private James Stevens wounded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-13

Uluan is matter Of surprise that loss Is small
II affords great satisfaction to add that every on
cor and man In the battery behaved with the utmost
GOODNESS, activity and cheerfulness.
Commander A. s. Mackenzie who had superintendent
the duty OF placing the guns In battery promptly ten
32pounders which he managed with great skill and,
doubt not with great effect upon the oncmys works In
the Of the firing the flag of tho enemy's
forts was brought down by shot from gun fired by
Lieut. Baldwin IL however quickly again displayed
from the nag staff 1t Ia due to Midshipman Allan
for volunteers TO cut away brushwood which OBJ
structed the Wow to battery on which we wished TO
direct fro he sprung through an embrasure, follow
ed by two men civilian Cavenaugh, seaman-the name
Of the other have not been able 10 ascertain) and
amidst shower Of balls quickly removed the obstruction
for which galantry complimcnted them tho spot
am however that any other officer present would
have been happy Of opportunity TO have done the
As you desire to forward this report TO the depart
en by the Princeton, leaving at IL to day II Is
cessarily very hssty and brief one
annex list of the killed and wounded, and also OF
the officers Of the detachment
am very respectfully, your obedent servant,
J. II. AULICK, Captain.
To Com. NJ Pray, commanding Home Squadron of
sacrifcios.
List Of officers Of the detachment
Commander A. s. Mackenzie. Lieutensnts: Charles
Kennedy; Sidney Smith Lee Harry ngersall O. II
Perry and A. s Baldwin. Assistant Surgeons: o. f.
Baxter, and John Hastings. Passed Midshpmen c.
Fauntleroy. and Charles Dyer Midshpmen VIM IL
Parker, Allan McLane, John Jones, r. D. storer NJ.
j Smith w. X. Mayo, w. V ellis, and J. Maury Cap.
tains Clerk 3. +. kmmons- (PotomacO
w j. H. XULfcK, Captain.
Let of killed
VIM Marcus, seaman, Mississippi John Williams,