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The Nclndc n in Boston, wa. Il led to lis Ut.
must capa,ry by an a.scmhase of both sexes,
~ witness he iur,rc.Oirg cctcm,ny Of the pre-.
s,maDion of a sword /, Col Ca,liny, # III,
Massachusetts Regimen, OF Vuluulrcis.
Tho Hon. d cid H.aAou presided at the
meeting, aud made mos, adujr,bIc speech, foil
of ,ae poser an Iunscucy which distinguishes
the productions OF that gentleman.
Sir:
receive this manifestation Of the
good will OF my fellow citizens with
emotions Of profound Scnsibility,
which it is impossible for words,
those faint shadows of the vivid tho't
within, adequately TO express. Pom
dcring on the lessons Of historic
truth and craftsmanship presented
TO us by the gentleman who presidcs
at this notwithstanding to the ia
functions of patriotism, which have
fallen from your FPS gcm-lihc, as
the clear drops Of summer shower
in the notwithstanding around
me on one Of the most striking Of all
earthly spectaclcs-a dense multi
tude of human forms and features
fixed with the attentive gaze of the
immortal soul which dwells there,
sparkling from every eye, hearing
and seeing all these proofs of the in
tcrest taken in the present occasion
i am oppressed, am saddenct
with the feeling Of the mighty task
| have assumed, in undertaking, n.
the commander of the Massachusetts.
Volunteers TO do justice to the hope.
and wishes Of the people Of the Com
monwealth. For / know how wei
! it has been said, that Of an intellcc
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svuruNDEt. OE ypI;, CEUy

Warch 2o,-This has been proud
day for the American army. The
garrison of Vera Cruz, and of the
the much talked Of and dreaded
Castle Of San Juan d'Ulloa have va
Gated their quarters and retired into
the interior, and the stars and stripes
float gracefully where this morning
was to be seen the green, white and
red Of the enemy, The spot select
ed for the ceremony Of laying down
their arms, was plain extending
back from the city walls, in the d.
rcction of Malibran. Our army was
drawn up in two lines, facing inward,
and occupying mile in extent
Gen. Worth appeared on the field in
full uniform, to direct the arrange
ments, and receive the conquered
troops. The morning was very clear
and pleasant, and our army was in
admirable condition. A detachmen,
log sailors and marines added much
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MDch /, 1871. 5
Mr.. Editor:
Enclosed send you draft of the
battle ground 6 miles south of this
place, at Bucna Vista. You may
put it up in the Office for the accom-
mediation of all who wish a sight at
the important spot.
Bill | presume has given you a
full account of all that happened, so
that it is not ne cesSary for me to re-
peat it.
Since the fight is over and the
enemy has vomoSed, every body is
telling anecdotes, some of which are
decidedly good. Several arc told
on Capt. Richardson (now our Ma
jor) during the first charge made by
the lst Reg. Ill. Vol. on the 23d.
He and several others started up
the hill back of the camp, while on
their way up ball struck his sword
from his hand, as he turned to pick
itup, he remarked, "Well, by thun-
der, | guess they are shooting at
us" he started on, and before they
reached the top his cap was shot off
"Well," said he, "They can have
that as long as it is empty" They
hurried on to where the charge was
being made, and there he fought
bare headed till the Mexicans re.
treated. Another story is told o.
him: When Hardin made his last
charge, cold Dick" was in til,
midst Of it, and when he saw III,
large body of lancers pouring owe,
\, hill and making a charge on on,
w and escape seemed almost i'm.
IN We, Capt. r. stood few mo,
Nh perfectly cool, then remark.
\A ell, by thunder, here's a cir.
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WA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, April. %, 1917.


to the effect. At ten O'Clock precise
ly, the well known (heard under
similar circumstances at Monterrey
of bugle, fife and drum, played as
MeXicans only Gun play them, as no
body else ought to do it, was heard
in the direction of the great gate,
and the Mexican army soon began
to appear, the column passing be-
tween our lines. Women and chill
dren accompanied the troops, bear
ing heavy burdens, Their army
halted between our lines, stacked
their arms, laid down their colors
and equipments, and then marched
of, our troops Chose detained for
C. purpose from Worth's division J
marched into the city at the same
time, with colors flying, and the
bands playing national airs. Capt,
Anderson's company, Sd artillery,
and Capt. Hendricks of the Sd, en-
tered the castle, and Lieut.. Van
Vlcit's company, Of the Sd artillery,
took possession of Fort Santiago,
ran up the American flag and fired
national salute. The effect Of our
shells upon the city was now seen,
and proved to have been deplorable.
Hardly a house had escaped, and a
large portion of them were ruined.
The shells had fallen through the
roofs and exploded inside. tearing
everything in pieccs-burstinp thro'
the partitions and blowing out the
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From the Alton Telegraph.
TO TIRE E.ss.LsS.

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F.! ;oi.,,lon,os,. vho Cl when
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An host, on the mcmofih'e le'u o' b"e"" ''S'"'
one OF our lf''ow-c''i&cns' WIZ ""'N'" '"'
'asIbIIiiy OF every iue nd aud acquaintance VI
ie gallant dead
.r, ,.r,,,u, ,,,.,,,J emma.
NJ, VITA. l,lo,Jv field
vI... ,.o.l,o,,. yenuJ daun,lrss son.
NH, .h,,co IN dic--bu, ne,oryi,ll.
What, tho the hosts Of Mexico
Were marsaallod out upon the plain
For thrice oar numbers had tho &c,
And well might hope the field to gain.
Yet what nailcd their numbers here.
With Santa Anus at their head
Opposed were heart, tina, knew M fear,
And hy their gallant Taylor luj.
An hearts their cnun,ry's bulNarks were
An firm A. veteran soldiery:
And when they saw the foe appear,
All raised a shout Tor victory.
Dro was the conflict, and severe;
Con,ending Nilh superior force,
Fell many gallant Volunteer
A generous county mourus their loss
Our Volunteers like lions fought:
Yes. Illinois how dear the prize
OfVic,ory, thus dearly bought
When they became tie sacrifice
And whilst that shou, Of Victory
I,dopinr out from Hill and plain
Womb tear, avail. E.nplS. Cor thee,
Tbr,Jr,llas Ike The genial rain.
Nor ,bce alone; bu, many more
FAN G,h,jnr win their latest breath:
Their loss we deeply may deplorc;
Yet theirs il was an honorcI death.
Z,nlsKir. Woonw,up, Arnrurox,
pn,rx KrtLyr. lhrsrr,x met like fate
Rw,xand RorNrntE. B,urL,scx-
Rr,yc .,iri.s If ,bci, own loved Stale.
81 l,,y ,bi.. p,yv nam, same
Whom | mast intimately knew
,F,,rcvra.a FtRcrsoS.
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to the mountains again, killing about
60 Of them. From this you can in
fer the cowardly disposition of the
Mexican soldiers, Had they made
charge on the cannon they could
have taken them without losing any
more men than they did by running
and had they taken them two pieces
they could have easily taken the
fort, and then the town would have
been theirs.
On the night Of the 23d, Major
Warren's command was sent Tor
They left town about 10 o'clocl; il
the evening, and reached the battle
field at 2 o'clock. When they ar
rived at Hardin's camp, Gen. Tay-
Tor rode up and told Capt. Morgan
TO bring his men on. The Battalion
followed. He led them up on the
hill back of the camp, within about
a mile of the Mexican forces. The,
laid there till about 4 o'clock in the
morning, when they were ordered
to be ready for action, as it was en-
pected that an attack would soon be
made. At the word "get ready
every man was at his post. Having
slept upon the battle field, surroun,
ded by hundreds Of the dead whc
had fallen in the action, and the
cries and groans of the wounded
still grating upon their ears and ex.
pecting every moment to hear the
lannon's roar, they had become pre-.
pared for the scene of action. .Ant
it was astonishing with what cool.
ness they all seemed to take it
Wits, jokes, and merry laughter wa:
heard throughout the whole Battal.
ion. They stood there till daylight
when it was discovered that the
Mexican army had left the field
Upon this information the whole o.
our army gave three cheers, anG
soon after left the field for THEN
camps.
In going over the ground in The
~, .nine. hun Aral, nf ,uounl"l Nov
leans were found lying around, ant
as our men approached them they
would beg for water and bread
Which was generally dealt out t.
them. How different were oul
wounded treated by the enemy, in.
stead oil relieving them, they would
be sure to kill them. The prisoner,
who have been taken say that SAINT,
Anna had no provisions with him
that all he gave his men was parch.
ed corn and fresh beef. He told
them, that they would eat dinner il
Saltillo, on American biscuit and
pork, on the 23d. 1t is generally
believed, as well by the Mexican,
as by the Americans, that he wa.
mistaken as to the time, ana tina
very much too; fox i, is not ike y
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We have received New Orleans papers of the 18th, and
Mobile of the 18th inst There is no further intelligence
from the seat of war We subon such items OF interest
as we find in the papers,
From Mobile Tribune, Dec. IS.
We find another item of news respecting the tornado
in the Wetumpka Guard Its direction from south
west to northeast Some damage done in the neigh
borhood of Prattville, Autauga county. 1t passed
through Coosa county, doing great damage to property
but fortunately no lives were lost Ii struck the Taa-
poosa river at Youngs Ferry in Taapoosa county,
which several wagoners were encamped on the road to
market and two of the wagoners and dozen mules
were killed by the falling timber,
ORANGEs-A boatload of fine, large, luscious oranges
was received here the other day from Fowl river eight
or ten miles below the city This fact ought to satisfy
those of citizens engaged in horticultural pursuits
that the sweet orange be proaby cultivated in our
immediate vicinity Exposed trees may be destroyed BY
frost every ten twelve years, but little care in shell
erng and proper attention to nurseries would always In
sure healthy bearing trees
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COngressl 0pAal.

As soon as the Senate called to order to-day Mr.
Bradbury rose and announced the death of Senator Fair
field who expired at his lodgings in this city at twenty
minutes before eight O'Clock Friday evening, in the
fiyfrs year of his age In the morning OF that day,
he had received his friends with his usual cheerfuness
AT noon he submitted to surgical operation Tor an mir
nifty in the knee, which had for some time afflicted him.
But his physical strength being unable to sustain the
suffering which followed the operation, he only survived
until the evening, when he calmly resigned his breath
Mr. Bradbury gave brief sketch of the public life Of
the deceased and dwet for short time the
with which he had administered the government of his
native State in very trying circumstances. and performed
all the other duties conhded to his charge to win
the love and confidence of his State.
Mr. Niles then rose, and, with deep emotion, explained
the situation which he had for twelve years occupied in
relation to the deceased They had, during that interval
been united by the strongest ties of personal attachment
and he had been summoned to the side of his dying
friend, who had departed TRANQUILITY, with smile his
counenance He made some remarks on the sound
Judgment and fearessness which distinguished the de-
ceased and on the which his loss had created in
the Senate chamber, at period when his clear mind
might have been expected shed its light the impor
n subjects which about to come up for discussion
He concluded with moving the ordinary resolutions rela
tive to the funeral which will take place tomorrow at
70 o'clock.
In conformity with these resolutions, the Vice Presi-
dent appointed committee OF arrangements, to consist OF
Messrs Niles, Berrien, Breese. Crttenden, Dix and
Greene
The Senate then adjourned
In the House, to-day, a debate resolution
offered by Mr. j. w. JONES' of Tennessee, referring to
the Committee on Pensions an inquiry into the expedi-
ency providing for ten additional clerks in the Pension
bureau.
The discussion was interrupted by message from the
Senate communicating resolutions Of that body in refer
ence to the decease and the funeral of the Hon. John
Fairfield senator from the State of Maine.
Mr. Hammons delivered appropriate eulogum on
the character and public services of Mr. Fairfield, and
offered resolutions in honor of his memory and in rea
ton to the attendance OF the House at his funeral which
were UNANIMOUSLY adopted, and the House then ad-
journed
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Death Of senator FAIRFIELD.


The intelligence of this melancholy and painful
event. which took place Friday evening last. made
known through our community as it was, Christmas
morning, overspread with deep and sudden gloom the
feelings natural to that day The high distinction of
Governor Fairfield his public life, his great value and
usefulness in the councils OF the nation and the noble
qualities of mind and heart which adorned and dgni6ed
his private lifea united with the appalling and almost
nexpcabe suddenness of his DEATH create emotion
unusually profound and universal. We were unable to
be present in the Capitol when his death announced
each house of Congress- but learn from those who
there, that the deeply impressive, and
that the manner in which the announcement was made
and received bore ample testimony to the high consider
alton in which Governor Fairfield held by his
GATES in Congress- and to their of the great loss
which BOTH they and the country have been called to
tain in the solemn providence which has removed him
from among them. The death OF such man, occupying
such position, and in the prime OF his life, would be
at all times an affective dspensaton but occurring it
now occwrs, at the very commencement Of the abors OF
this Congress, and the of great deliberations, in
which he would have borne conspicuous part, it can
hardly fail to be regarded as public calamity.
We refer readers to congressional columns for
arepo OF the proceedings had upon the occasion in both
house. of Congress- including the addresses delivered in
announcing it, by Mr.. Bradbury and Mr. Niles in the
Senate, and by Mr. Hammons in the House OF Repre-
sentatives
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Later from Verm Cruz and Mexico.

From the New Orleans papers of the 10th instant. we
CLEAN the following items of intelligence from Mexico
and Vera Cruz, brought by the steamship Maria Burt,
which left the latter port the 9Th instant bringing in
'elgence from the capital down to the 9th November
The Mexicans claim having gained an advantage over
aparty OF Americans, who said to have landed from
one OF vessels of at Muege, and, after fighting
all day, embarked agan--at least, the Mexican &C
counts say and nothing has been received from the at
lacking party.
by an arrival from Queretaro at Vera Cruz the 4th
hs' communication received from the English sec
elaIy OF legation Mr. Thornton covering protest from
LORD Paimerston, the British minister of foreign affairs
protesting against the forcible levy Of taxes English
aehs IN Mexico, for the purpose OF aiding to support
sne war These evies made six months since, and
pu py the English residents under protests since which
ey nave appealed to their government for protection.
d "a number of letters have been received by the Maria
nu,l containing particulars of the difficulty between Gen.
ea scott and Generals Worth and Pillow, and Lieutenant
So0ne Duncan, and the subsequent of the latter
~ General Scott which fully substantate the accounts
ne ports Of Mazaan and Guaymas in the posses
won OF the American naval forces.
a, r Ward bearer of dispatches from Governor Mason
ns, saorn,a passed through New Orleans the 18th
instant on his way to Washington
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Tn. .Alpany evening Atlas. and ,ep.ri the he s.aon.

The "Albany Evening Atlas" and Isepard the saxon'
On Monday, the 10th OF November, there appeared in
the albany EUening Aaas an article headed Vleacs Of
Soasrm Deos1H dated a Sr SGv emn
ture is one under which have addressed my fellow cit
zens of my native State, Pennsylvania, since the
first day Of August 4o ana from mai
"Daay Keystone" published in Philadelphia, (Which
journal is united to the SPIRIT Of the Iimes0 to-
geher with other communications which appeared in the
sUnion," the "Plttsb,rg Morning Post" and all under
nv signature of Repard the Saron" In these articles
sustained the general measures OF the administration,
and endeavored eucdate to the most ordinary capaci
ty the benefits which would arise from the operation Of
the tariff bill of 1916. My whole object was to ex-
pound DEMOCRATIC principles and sustain democratic
measures The war with Mexico had received my
cordial support, and I only regretted that Mexican
perfdy and reachery had not been punished earlier.
In all my prtings haze neuer attacked persons, as.
contrary my has been open manly and honora-
BILE was therefore, greatly surprised and indignant to
find that correspondent of the 'Atas' had stolen my
name to perpetrate gross Liberal and unjust attack
upon gentlemen with some OF whom am upon the most
friendly and intimate terms, and all OF whom command
my respect.
to the conductor conductors OF the Albany Evening
Alias" informing HIM them who was-givlng my
real housekeeping the authorship of the article in ques-
ton and demanding, in justice to myself and the public,
the name Of the writer SO that might obtain that salts
faction which is due to one who is injured.
AT the same time, sent communication to the Atlas
Tor publIcan0n, explaining my views ana IlhCplcs po
1yee haue noy elapsed, and haze received reply,
neither has my article appeared; and, as justice is thus
withheld from me, have but one alternative left Ineuer
,orote line for the atlas in my life, before 0rote to
knotc acho had STOLEN my name.
Under these circumstances, il must appear to every
right minded that the of the conductor or
conductors of the Albany Evening Atlas has been de-
serving of the severest apprehension.
Any responsible individual can ascertain my name by
inquiring Of the editor Of the Union.
REPARD THE SAXON.
Washington city, Dec s, 1917.
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serious Affair mt New Haven.
We received the followin communication last evening
by telegraph from New Haven:

We received the follow ing communication last evening
by telegraph from New Haven
serious affair occurred here last night between two
students and 1t resulted in sabbng OF
the latter with sword cane, (no likely prove fatal and
Knocking down another with bar of iron which 1t is fear
ed will prove fatal. Names Of the students: Towar, OF
Philadelphia Even, OF Tennessee. Names of the tutors
Emerson and Goodrich of Professor Goodrich of Yale
College, The students arrested, and held to bail
in the sum OF 81 900 each Great excitement Goodrich
not OK pected to survive" -NeW Haven Courier
We listened to an excellent discourse from Tutor Good
rich last Sabbath OF the churches Of New Haven
He is a very esnable man. as well as fine scholar, and
we cannot but hope the extent of his injury exaggera
ted This deplorabe outrage may probably be attributed
In part to the lenency Of the court at New Haven
years since in case of sabbng by student from Phil
adepha, which resulted in the death OF Tutor Dwight
H. in the present case the student has been admitted to
bail who inflicted the wound upon Tutor Goodrich and
if that wound is likely to prove fatal, may look out
for another repetition OF the outrage or OF similar out
rage in due season. Clearly, there proprety in
admitting him to bail any terms long the recove-
nv OF his victim was doubiful--N Y. Jour Commerce
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 2i-5, p. m.
Mr.. Kelly the unfortunate who was SO seriously
injured at Philadelphia Wednesday, by the enraged
elephant has been given by his physicians as pnst
recovery This is the second keeper he has killed within
He is OF the strongest and most vicious of his
Species and has increased in weight about nineteen hun
dred pounds since he was brought to this country.
The MARKErs.-ln the Baltimore market this morning
holders of Howard -four generally asking SO a.
and OF City Mills SO So, without being able find pur
chasers The receipts of -four are to fair extent Hold
ers generally are stiff, and much of that arriving Is still
being stored in anticipation OF higher prices The de-
mand is chiefly for home consumption the eastern
markets Some shipments making the West Indies
In rye flour sales making IS u.s. and in good
quest. The transactions mostly in small parcels
Corn meal is in fair demand and sales have been making
throughout the week OF Pennsylvania 50 81 and city
manufacture at SO SO per Dbl.
Good to prime red wheas quoted $50 1877
ordinary to good do, 40 100 cents; white wheat la
oo cens-the latter figures for such is suitable for family
Hour. The sales a small.
AT Philadelphia to-day business of every description
was pretty much ut stand In the absence of news
Europe all are engaged in preparing enjoyment
the coming hoydays. Our city presents cheerful and
animated appearance The streets thronged with thou
sands of all ages who looking the fine display
made by the magnificent Chestnut and other
streets
The flour market remains about 1t was Yesterday
little disposition operate Holders AJAX 90 80 % g.
Wheat scarce-prime red 81 40 81 46 unchanged.
At New York, this morning. there active inquiry
for flour but the fmness of holders prevents operations
any considerable Genesee Is held SO y7 south
brands Georgetown and Howard stree 06 80 e6 IS
Michigan SO 06 SO H. Rye -four S6 Is; corn meal
~ 25
Wheat has improved in price-Genesee 81 40 81 -
There large shipping inquiry for Sales OF 10000
bushels 70 for Mixed and s. for round yellow
which is an improvement Oats 50 cs.; rye 81 cts
The cotton market Is quiesales small dealers holding
back for the steamer.
Whskey is dull ut Is 26a cts. per gallon.