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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-11-04

renowned fortress of San Juan de Uloa--n sd
Gibraler-wilh so lIlhlng loss Of life, Th}
tory over Santa Ana at Cerro Gordo, in the |
ner as well AZ in the magnitude of the achI
fneh'' was daring and mastery exploit. IL
also great th'ng-a sight, in fact, full OF II
gruhdeur-when -four thousand two hundred
teIed ana wayworn soldiers under his comm
entered the magnificent city of Puebla, and,
all the confidence Of conqueroIs, stacked
arms and laid themselves down TO sleep in +
great square, surrounded by hostile popurI
Of eighty thousand
But, last orall, and more admirable than
has been the care with which he has nursed
kept together his little band Of eleven ,housI
and the almost fabulous audaClty and still 4
incredible success with which he has pushed Il
step by step, 10 the very heart of civilized
lion of seven millions, and 10 tho gates of
ital of 200 900 souls, the renowned seat of d
gendaIy and mylhic magniiicence, and the
ancient and best built city on the continent
modern warfare has airy parallel for this great
Of arms, we know not where TO look for it.
The successive trinmphs Of Vera Cruz, Of O
Gordo, of Pueba, and of Mexico, undimmed
they have hitherto been by single reyd
have unqueslionabIy raised the reputato
the commander TO very great height,
placed, to say The least, fully on level
that of the greatest Generals of his time.
Is there any denying tina, those victories
been OF such an order that, while they elevate
successful leader, they also, to at least an e|
degree, exalt the character and extend the REM
of his country. Hence we cannot bring oufsd
to make any apology for wha, appears 10
as just notice TO General Scott, OH the scor|
his being a Wing A sense Of gratitude for
distinguished services in this war would not
nit us TO say less. The fame of victorious
era cannot Justly be held 10 belong TO any pd
1t IS the property of the whole nation"
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The troops attributed their coaliaua defeats and
want Of success tosanta Annn's inca pucty, and
aselnent, Some wen, as far a. TO loudly
declare him a traitor, and unworthy 10 command
the Mexican army.
Snnlu Anna having arrived at Tupcgahualco,
(TeD received orders from the Supreme Govern
ment al Querelero TO march lhlther with all his
troops, but not finding it convenient 10 comply
with this mandate Of The government, he marched
with his body guard Of lao hussars TO Oaxaca, in
order if possible, 10 ruise an other army, with
which to return add conlbat the enemies of the
Republic.
On the I'd of October, after the departure Of
Santa Anna, the canuouading n, PueLla ceased.
The cotton store house of Veusco took fire and
was consumcd, The inhabitants herring the n.
larm bells, thought The Americans were storming
The city, aud were greatly frightened.
II Is ruu'o,ed that Gen. SrUlt granted passports
10 Santa Anna to leave lie country.
The Mexican papers deny Santa Anna's inlen-
lion OF cndeavorIpg to reach Gualcman and say
lat no VIII. without respite, use Ms utmost exer-
lions 10 Pro,ong the war.
The "Genius Of Liberty" says that Psna Pc
M is at Quere,ero. dischargng his duties Presi
dent of the Republic. and refuses 10 acknowledge
/ The associates appointed BY Santa Anna, and pro.
! poses that Congress shall elect than.
repop, prevailed at Vera Cruz on the 18Th
that a company Of Texan Rangers, about l2 miles
from the city, had been attacked by guerilIas, and
ali but two cut of. An express had arrived, stat
ing that was killed and ,hat is were missing.
There has been difficulty in the Massachusetts
Regiment. Gen Gushing had disarmed and dc.
lached from the Regiment some sxty-fvo men.
Capt Wells had been honoraby acquitted.
Col. Jack Hays had arrived at Vera Cruz,
Gen Lane was at Perole on The 4th inst.
The FREQ Iris, of VEGA Cruz, Of the 10Th, says
that extensive preparations were being made Ia
despatch n train from the city, and that 1000
troops were armed, munilion, and ready to leave.
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SENATE.
SATURDAY, October %

SATURDAY, October %.
Repo,is. By Mr. Hodges, from the committee
IN Claims, III favor Of The petition ur John S,
l.urabee, with bill granting the said Larabeo a
ferrv; ordered 10 ,hud rradiug. By Mr. Foster,
from tho Judiciary Committee, to whom was re-
fcrrcd the resolution ins,rucling them TO inquire
whether any alteration was expehenl IN the etls-
ting INV relative 10 taxing buildings on public
lands, that no legislation was necessary npon tho
subject; committee discharged. Wy Mr. kImball,
from the committee on Roads. in favor OF the bill
iucorpor a,ing tho Union Rail Road Company;
passed 8y the same from The same committee,
in favor of The bill relating to the fire waIdens OF
the village Of Woodstock on motion oil Alr FoS-
Ter, laid on the table.
House bin, Relating TO tells M the Sherburne
Turnpike; referred to The committee CA Roads,
Engromei bin. Granting ferry to John S,
Lutubee of Shorehaln; passed,
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. BalIou.
pussYd. Senxrc bills relating 10 auditor Of nc.
counts, 10 repeal act Of '46 relating 10 sale Of
medic me; House bills to incorporate Woodstock
railroad company, Vergenncs hook and ladder
company, in relation to magnetic ,clesraphs, an
nesing part Of Hancock 10 Rochester.
The general committee asked 10 he discharged
from consideration of resolution on repeal of The
license law, agreed to, and resolution referred II
the select committee ON this subject
The Senate bill extending bank Of Manchester
was ordered TO 3D. reading.
BiHs introduced and referred. Br My Smile
relating to justice courts (boing the system last
year proposed by Mr. Smile of CambTidge); II
judiciary committee. BY Mr. Kittredge of ST. J
in addition 10 act relating to railroads. referred Il
committee on roads. by Mr. CoIamer, in addi.
ton 10 &c, in addition TO chap, al X. $ {; to ju'
dietary committee. BY Mr. Rice Of s, relating Il
pedlars, (repcning all laws since 1899 10 com
mitlee Ways and Means
SENATE.
MONDAY, Oct 25.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Currier
Bills reported BY Mr. Fox, from the commit
tee on education, in lavor OF the bulls incorporating
the West Randolph academy, and the peoples
academy at Nlprrstown; ordered to 3d reading
SENATOR Reyes was elected to serve on the com
nillee on finance, in the place of Senator kIddrr,
who was absent on account Of ind!sposNiOn.
HOUSE
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The Washington Union publishes the following
q xIrncl nc q. lnIInr finn. Col llnahna lniul

The Washington Union publishes the following
extract of letter from Col. Hughes, dated
"NArIoNAL BRIDGE, Sept 80.
"You are aware that had taken possession of
this place with about 400 men, against very su-
perior force, len days befor Gen. Lane reached US
with his 500 men.
81 have completely broken up the nest of MUIR
derour banditti here, so that any Individual may
travel between it and Vera Cruz with impunily,
On arriving at this post, my feelings were great
ly outraged at the burbaray OF the Mexican guer-
ri!ias who have so long infested the Ioute. The
soldiers who had oitercd on the road behind the
train, had been savugey murdered, stripped ma
KEEP, brulally muiiated and exposed and the 'e-
mains OF one of our officers had been exhumed
from the gave, and torn limb from llnlb-lood for
woIyes! ! determined to teach these people II les
son, which believe has been sauary one.
have shot several, who were identified as having
acted with The guerriIas, and have husnt every
house within ten miles round, in which public
property, pundered FROM our trains, was dlScov-
cred"
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ADY'r g. INsp. GENERALS OFFICE. !
Rutland, Goth Oct, lS57.
His ErcelIppCu Horace Futon,

HS EICGeHLy IOTdCe EHtOH'
Gorernor of Vermont:
SIR: ! have before me a communication from
Maj Gen. Gideon S. Pillow. U, S. A., dated
Mexico, 22d Sept, lS47. conveying the painfu
intelligence of the death of Col. II. B. RANSOM
of the 9Th Reg, U. s, Army, and also Maj. Gen
of the Sd Division Of the Militia ofour State, form
which extract the following:
'Ile fell in stormlng Chepuepec on the morn
ing of the 18Th inst, having received II deadly
wound in the head lie had distinguished him
self IN the battles Of Conlraros and Cherubusco
but in this, the most brilliant achievement OF The
war. and Of the American arms, myself was 4
witness TO his great gaantry.
ole fell, nobly leading forward his aplendit
regiment, only few moments before our ann.
were crowned with victory.
"Jusice to an officer who had covered himsel
and his State with honor, demands that shoult
testify here, as have officially, to his great mei
and high distinction.
"Ilis friends have made arrangements to remove
his corpse to his home and fricnds.'
have the honor 10 be your Exceenty's CD
servant,
F. w. HOPKINS, nil & Msp. Gen.
On motion of Mr. Lyman, the message was re
ferred to select committee Of five; and the Speak
er appointed Messrs l. lyman Of b., flubbell, Con
verse. Sawyer and Rol(o as The committee.
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IT N0Vh wv .
NeatEn of Col. Ransom.

The Governor sent in The following message:
~ The House of Representatives.:
have received ibis day communication from
the Adiutant General OF This State, containing Of.
fetal intelligence Of the death Of Col. TRUMAN
B. Ransom, of the OH Regiment a. s. Army,
who fell at the slcrming Of ChePItePee, on the
morning of the 9th September. ! deem II pro-
per 10 Law tho information before the Legislature,
believing that unanimous desire will be felt by
the members of that body TO express, in some op-
proprate form, their respect for the memory of II
worthy citizen and q gallan soldier
hive further 10 state, that il will be the duty
of the Legislature to elect Major General of the
3D. Division rthe Militia Of this State, 10 fill the
vacancy in that office thus mounluIIy made.
The communication Of the Adju'ant General is
herewith transmitted.
HORACE EATON.
EXECUTIVES CHAMBER, !
Oct .8, 1917
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For The fire.
NorGich, Oct. 80, 1847.

'"" tI"j Oti' W. io1''
FRIEND BRowN:-Dear Sir:-I was
much pleased by the perusa of an article
in your last paper, in which you called
the attention Of the Legislature TO the Mi.
litia law of this State. Since the perusal
of that article it has been my lot to wit
ness the necessity of keeping up a well
organized and efficient militia. Last
Friday morning at one O'Clock our quiet
and peaceable citizens were thrown into
much excitement by an order from the
High Sheriff of this County to Capt, Part
ridge, to call out his company of Light In
fanlry 10 repair Immediately to Sharon to
assist in suppressing an outbreak among
the Irish who had resisted The officers in
the official discharge Of their duties. -
Capt P. Immediately issued orders for the
assembling of his company and repaired
to Sharon and reported himself at ten o.
clock A. NJ. as ready for duty, with fifty
nine effective men. was prompted by
curiosity, with many citizens TO repair to
the place designated, to witness the result
of this expedition which at first wore
somewhat serious aspect but which happi-
~ terminated without boodshed, as the
Irish who were reported to have assembled
in a large body in an advantageous
position well armed &C., who had
succeeded in resisting since Saturday last
all efforts of the officers to enforce the
laws of the State, were at once dispersed
by this small body of men, organized as a
Military Corps. Now would it not be
well whilst our Legislature is so much en-
gagged in the subject Of Protection" to
turn their attention for moment, and
see truly If there is not some protection
requisite for themselves, and that is in a
well organized ana efficient militia. for
one think it high time that they should
turn their attention to the subject, or else
the few remaining companies will soon be
disbanded aud our lives endangered, and
property sacrificed and we with out rem
edy. Now would like to inquire how
many Of your Honorable body there are
who would be wiling 10 leave their quiet
homes at midnight to be marched and
countermarched over rough roads and
rugged hills ill night fall and then to rest
your weary limbs upon the bare floor Of
some out building or stand guard through
The night to protect the property OF some
more wealthy citizen, and all for the pal.
try sum of fifty cents per day. Come out
ct once and pass suitable laws for organi-
zing and disiplining the Militia of this
State and granting them fair compensa-
ZION for the services rendered so that they
may no logger look upon it as burlhen or
sacrifice on their part, without an equiv
alent
Yours 81.
A FRIEND TO TIE MILITIA.
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that Vermont can yet appreciate the worth
of the true patriot and martyr. His deeds
need no monument. The unwritlen his
tory of Cer-o Gordo, Contreras, San An
tonic, Chnrubusco, Moline del Rey and
ChapuIepec, will reserve for him place
sacred to memory, hurting defiance at the
ruins of time, and transmitting to posteri-
ty one who loved his country and died in
its service.
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sFWe trus, that our subscribers will
all conclude to accept The terms advertis-
ed last week, ard get the Age for dol
lar year. We shall not feel under any
obligation TO sell it for that price unless
paid stricllY in adcance.
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SEPT. 9Th

DEAR GENERAL--I have just got chance to
send this to you and one letter home. BY the
kindness Of The British Consul can send this to
Havana, and hope from thence it will go safe to
Hartford.
We had 10 inter the remains Of the Colonel. |
addressed note TO the British Consul, and OBJ
tanned permission to place his body in tho British
bwying grou,sd where r. would be safe from the
Pierce and large number of officers were pres
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WOOD. WOOD!

Will some of our subscribers, who wish
to pay for the Age in Wood, bring us
some, as the mornings are getting rather
cold for type setting without a fire.
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sDPThe examination At the Cent? al
School House in this village, will com.
mence on Thursday morning next All
interested are requested 10 attend.
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Gen PHlow.--A letter appears in the Washing
ton Union Of Saturday evening, from this dislin-
gushed General, in which it is stated that his leg
was very much shattered by ball in the battle
before the city Of Mexico, and that the surgeons
insisted upon immediate nmputaon, The Gen.
resisted this, and the resul, proves with good
Judgment for he j, now, we are happy to slatc,rc-
covering.
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A High Compliment. The N. o. Deli sa
10 the credit Of that useful and patriotic class
printers, that among all the men who had be
published as deserters from the army. not one
printer-or all the soldiers punished Tor dlsobe
encc Of orders, not one is printer
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Liberty .Naiionai Contention. This Cow,
lion met at Buffalo on Friday, john P. Hale, of
Hampshire was nominated for President, m
1903, GerTit Smith "A, scatlering,) and Leices
King OF Ohio for Vice President.
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Ig1ar NeiDG.
From the Boston Daily Times
LATE AND INTERESTING
FROM MEXICO.
ANOTHER BATTLE.

Santa Anna in possession of Puebia.-
COL CMds Summonld to craunate.--
The American garrison holds out
BomJardmcnt Of The city by HE Amcri-
can h0ops. - lmO days fighting.
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SPIRIT OF I IL L A G L .
THURSDAY, NovEMBER4, 1917.
L. NJ. BROWN, Editor.
v. II. PALM T. IL,

is Dun AGENT TO RECEIVE AND FORWARD SUBSCRIPTION
AND ADVERTISEMENTS TO THE AoE,Ar his OFFI- .
CEs IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES
BOSTON-20 State Street.
NEW YORK-Tribune BuildIngsopposite City Hall.
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To Maj. Gen. PRATT.

CGpt. 10, lo4f
DEAR GENERAL:-I open ,hi, letter with n
heart overwhelming with sorrow. We have just
stormed and carried the terrible battle Of Chapul-
tepec, and sad to relate, our mutual friend COL
Ransom fell at the head of the stosnjng party
mortoliy grounded, by shot which struck hun
between the eyes. lie was standing up in full
sight of the enemy--erect as cedar Of Lebanon,
splendid target for the foe when the shot SIT 1ck
him. 1t was dreadful sight 10 me to see hnH
streached out before me dend-and in moment
in the midst of most terrible battle Of thu war sud
deoly placed in command Of a Regiment.
The body of our dear friend, over whose aiIec-
tomato lines To you, am making record Of his
glorious fall, has been placed in n leaden coffin,
and will he taken with the regiment wherever it
goes My hope and desire is that we have an OPP
portuniiy to return by mex, April
Truly. your friend.
and obedent serv't.
L. H. SEYMOUR.
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democratic majority, in joint ballot.1
The democratic plurality for Governor is
bout l9, 500 and the democratic majority over
72O0. The democratic Canal Commissioner
over 81 900 plurality,
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On the 3Olh September partial tranquility pre-
vailed at Puebln. Gen Rea complicated battery
TO open upon San Jose. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed among the Mexican population of the
city and much excitement against the Amer-
cans.
On the LIST Oct. Santa Anna, with some 1900
cavalry and infantry, and pieces of artillery, left
Puebla 10 attack the Americans which left jaIapa
on the same day. lie arrived at Pero,e on The
4,h. but was frustrated in his designs on The
train, all his troops having declared against him
with Il o exception Of some lio llussars, compos-
ing his body guard
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SECOND DESPATCH.

Nw Yorkr 3 10 o',loek, p. NJ.
Further accounts f'om PeJla.-MoUemcnis
of Santa lima Santa Anna denounc-
ed as traitor BY his troops and relires,
Difficulty IN The massachusetts, Regi-
ment
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