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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-02-11

A LAWYERS REPORT OF A BATTLE
The following report Of the action in TIE case
Of assault and battery at Monterey is thus
briefly drawn up by Cincinnati lawyer
viz.
United States Rcg,Aors and Volunteers rs.
Gig Of Monterey,-- This was an action in the
case, to recover damages for n breach of trea-
ty contract. Declaration 1st count, special,
recting contract, breach, &C., to which were
added the money" counts. Defendant pleads
in law "Mexican Batteries and fortcresses >
Plaintiffs reply Anglo Saxon pluck and reso-
luton ; upon this issue taken, and cause
submitted
Generals Taylor and Worth, for plaintiffs
For defendant, Mr.. Ampudia.
The cause was argued on both sides with
great force and very considerable feeling,
but the arguments of the plaintiffs counsel
derived from and based upon maxms and
principles of the cannon law, which were
made to bear upon the case, were peculiarly
convincing.
Court find for plaintiffs on issue made,
" That Mexican Batteries are no bar to the
Anglo-Saxon pluck and resolution" Judge
ment for plaintiffs By consent of parties,
stay of execution for eight weeks.
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Interesting from the Army.

Late letters have just been received al
Washington from the army, down to the 9TH
Of January, from Victoria, in Mexico. They
state that Brigadicr General Qutman had on
the 10Th December, occupied the city of Vie
toria, the capital OF the state of Tamaulipas -
The enemy had a body OF some l 200 cavalry
III the town with its advanced picket at San
ia Eugracle; but it fell back as General Quit
man approached and is understood TO be now
at Jaumare, in the direction of lula. At Tu-
Ia there Isl strong division OF obServation I'M
der the command of Gen. Valencia
An examination Of the mountain pass lead
ing to lula, shows that it is entirely imprac-
tlcable for artillery or wagons. Such is also
believed to be the character of the Santa
barbara pass, which opens in the direction Of
Tampico.
Gen Taylor arrived at Victoria with the
division Of Brig. Gen. Twiggs on the 4th Jan,
and was joined on the same day by the force
which Maj. Gen. Patterson conducted from
Matamoras. The force then collected at Vic
toria is more than 5000 strong, in excellent
health, and in ca ,1ital condition for service.
1t was there unofficialy known that Gen,
Scott was then in the country under orders
from the Government. Gen. Taylor would
probably remain at Victoria, until he should
hear from Gen Scott, and determine what
disposition to make of the troops
The reconnaissance Of the mountain passes
leading to Labrapores was completely sue
ccs3tul, SO far as to determine the character of
the routes, g. 1t is with regret we learn
that on the return Of the party to Linares, the
escort was attacked in a difficult pass of the
mountain, and the baggage and ten men of
the rear guard cut off 1t is yet to be hoped
that the rear guard have elfe2tcd their escane
and may yet regain the army. The officer
and non-commssoned officer of the rear
guard are in arrest, and the former under
charges. No blame can possibly attach to 1t
Col. May, who commanded the escort, for this
unfortunate occurrence.
Newspapers had been received from the
city OF Mexico to the 10Th of December, at
which date the Congress had taken no action
in regard to the war or the election Of Presi-
dent. The country seems to be (says one of
the icttcrS) III very distracted condition and
the tone of the public press more responding
than heretofore
~ letter has been also received from Tam
plco stating that the writer had Just arrived
from Tamaulipas, where he left Gems. TAYLOR
Patterson, Pillow, and Qutman, with their
various commands, amounting to six thousand
men. lie had a very hazardous and fatigaing
trip trona Victoria to Tampico, and had to
pass TIE line Of the Mexican cavalry twice on
the road. He reports q large force of the
Meyicans at lula, (betwcen which and Vic
tor1a there is almost an impossible range of
mountains) under the command of Generals
Valencia, Urea, Fernandez, Romero, Lor-
barre, and Monte Negro, amounting to about
eight thousand men, Washington Union.
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Nn1r York. TcN 4.

Ne1C York., REQ A.
Tue STORM. The gale of yesterday and
last night has done considerable damage to
the shipping in port, and has extended south,
doing much injury in the vicinity Of Philadel-
phia, where number of houses were unroot-
ed and chimneys blown down. Some Of the
vessels lying at the wharves were chafed, and
bulwarks damaged, S.. The extensive wood
sheds at Camden, belonging to the railway
company, were blown down. There were
five in number and $50 feet in length. AL
most all the meadows along the Delcwarc,
below Philadelphia, were under water, and
the banks broken in various places BAti-
more was also visited by the storm, but 10
very serious damage is reported.
The gale on the Sound was very severe
The Mountaineer, with the Albany mail, due
last night, did not arrive until after two this
afternoon She brought up the crew of the
sloop Confidence which was sunk near Mid
d!eton one of the crew was badly frozen.
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rs An act has been passed by the Legisla-
turc extending the time for collecting the tax
les in the various cities and towns in this
State to the LIST. day of March provided the
Collector pays over all moneys in his hands,
and renaws his bond to the satisfaction of the
Supervisor, or, in his absence, Of the Town
Clerk ofhis town. Whitehall Democrat
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WAR DEPARTMENT.

washington, Jan. %, 1917 I
The President of the United States directs
that paragraph ESQ of the General Rcsolu-
tons for the army established on the LIST of
March 1925, and not included among those
published January %, 1871, be repub!ished,
and that its Observance asa part Of the gem
eral regulations be strictly enjoined upon the
army.
BY order OF the President:
YIN. y. MARCY, Sec. of War.
The following is the paragraph of the gener.
al regulations for the Army established
on the first of March, 1925, referred to a.
boye.
" $50. Private letters or reports, relative
to mIitary marches and operations, are frs-
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NATHAN BEMAN, Revolutionary Hero,
died at Chateaugay, Franklin Co, on the
22d ult.,in the Goth year Of his age. The Al
bany Evening Journal says:
Mr.. B. was Ethan Aliens guide at the cap
ture of Ticonderoga. He was intimate in the
fort, and conducted Allen directly to Captain
De Ia Places room. He was at Aliens side
when he told the astonshed officer by whose
authority he demanded the surrender Of the
fort.
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TNt rspANr,rr q, -Tsoor. roa Mt1tco.

TSI Dsraxrrrr o, -Tsoors roR MrHtco -
On the 18th instant. four companies OF artillery
sailed from this port for Vera Cruz, on board the
ship Empire. They numbered, exclusive OF Of
fcers, 1853 men. The names OF the ofhcers we
gave yesterday.
These companies have been raised In conior-
mity 10 the recent act Of Congress, authorizing
two more companies to be added to each regl-
ment of artillery. The men appear to be excel
lie Mt. especially those OF the two companies OF
the LIST regiment, raised in this city and Pough-
keepse, by Captains Knowlton and Van Ness.
ON the 10th instant, detachment OF the 18th
and 18th regiments of Infantry sailed from this
port for Vera Cruz on board the ship Orphan
On passing Charleston, the ship is to take on
board another detachment for the same regi-
meuts, making in all $50 men.
The officers are as follows Maj. Marrigault
18th Infantry Commanding Capt. o. p. Hamil.
ton, 18th Infantry Capt. II. E. Clark, 18th do
1t. r. M. Thorn, do do
The surgeon Of the detachment sailed in The
Empire is DR.. Washington NJ Rye, Of New
York
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City Intelligence,

FIREs-At IL o'clock yesterday morning, the roof of
the house No ~ Wiet street. took fire. but 1t put
out by the police Of the lah ward before much damage
was done.
About IL o'clock Monday night, the hous, No. 1875
Madison street discovered to be fire In the pantry
between the front and back Easements The house
owned and occupied by BENJAMIN Andrews. The family
asleep at the time that the officers compell
ed to force open the front door, The fire prevented
from extending beyond the basement.
About O'Clock Monday afternoon the house No.
Ala Cherry street. discovered to be on fire In the at
tic. The roof WAS somewhat damaged but the flames
did not extend any farther.
At O'Clock yesterday morning, fire occurred In q
house In 18th street. between 9Th and 18th but
1t discovered in time to prevent its extending Soon
after another fire discovered in house In 10Th
street. the 9Th avenue which also extin
guished
THE COMMANDMENT BRoKEN-"Th Thou shalt not COM
init adultery seems to have been carefully dsregarded
by the would good citizens Of New York At the
present time (this day. Justice Edmonds will hear
several arguments for divorces in the equity court
Justice Moorehouse Is hearing painful In high
life, in which adultery Is charged Justice Edwards Is
hearing adultery in the medium walks OF life,
and Judge Ingraham will take up this morning.
In which the humber class think the divine injunction
should be kept holy AL this beneath the roof Of the
City Hall In one day.
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Miace,l aneOvns.

At vicksburg the rton report for the week ending
the 25h ult shows only two deaths in the city during
that time
The New Hampshire militia musters appear to be dis
tngushed for scenes Of unmtigated rowdyism.
The Springfield (Ill) and Meredosa Railroad is to be
completed from the former place to the Illinois river, In
the course Of year Eastern capitalists are con-
cerned In the enterprise - Illinois Stat journal
There a severe frost mt Gsena week before last
live whale, 10 feet long, stranded on the main
land ten miles east OF Bolivar Texas ashor time since
He quickly disposed Of
A meeting was held the 23a of August last al
the house Of DR. Daniel Stebbns Of this town CONSIST
ing OF two brothers he doctor being one) ana two s
ters from separate and distant locations whose uo,-o
ages amounted to 373 years, 10 months ana All
i'm comfortable health Their immigrant ancestor q
one of the early settlers of th town. ana died here nj
an advanced age How solemn must have been their re
aections when they walked over the grounds trodd.n
bv .ir ancestor 100 years before The scenery has
great changes In that time It the land and
home lot remain - NorfhdmDton Courier.
The steamers Iowa and Declaration came In collision
IN Fridav night list inst about o'clock sinking the
Iowa TO her hurricane deck We understand that three
r four deck passengers the Iowa drowned and
volunteer on the Declaration was killed by spnters
ooossIoned by the conclusion Of the two boats The
iowa viii be total loss. Her mails and the cabin fur
niturs were savsd.-N. o. National, 4fh met.
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Crrr.rvuLr CouRsr L. I-TRorrINo vs.. PACING
This afternoon James X Polk and Lady Suffolk make
another trial for superiority the former being hand-
capped-hs having to 60 to a wagon, while the mare
will go under the saddle 1t Is supposed by many that
this will be giving Suffolk too much advantage while as
many others hold different opinion Both nags have
host of friends and there will be great number of gen.
tlemsn out to witness the affair, this, probably will
be the last time they will ever have an opportunity OF
seeing these famous creatures contend together me
betting last evening very brisk on the result and IL
was even. It will be remembered that Suffolk and
Polk have gone similar to the one to take place TO-
day but the horse having met with an acc'Seat s
and wagers pending that the two miles Will be made
in five minutes or less. We would advise all who can
spare time to witness this great contest See advertise
ment In enother column, for full particulars
LEXINGTON (KY) RAcEs-The fall races, as they are
called commenced at Lexington on the 2otn uit. Inc
of horses on the ground induced the belief that there
would be some fine sport. The first and second days
FIRST DAY-Monday, Sept 20, ls47.-Breeders' Sta Ike
for three year 500, half forfeit-two
mile heats ten entries, Ave started
Charles Buford's b. by Zenith, out OF Caro- :,
COL A VIM HO Buford's ch by Eclipse, out Of Cub
james ny M L Br.dle;'s Oh g walking wilson by
imp, Trustee out of Lady Jackson 49,.
Joseph G. Boswels CHI (. by Frank, out OF -,
Daniel Mcintyre; CHI Q by Eclipse, out of -
Ar Ti1: 4:asXiaiiX.laei,l.. Track heavy N
SAME DAY-Second kace.-Jaybird Stake-entrance
$780, half forfsit-for colts and FLIES that were dis
aanced at the meeting last spring this course-mie
heats--fve entries four started.
II B. Kirtleys oh. f. Clipper, by Eclipse, out OF
c. Bnrfo as1s b. BY Zenith out Of Minstrel BY
Col. VIM Bui.ra;s b 9 Streak, by Cripple, out
| of Elborak . 3dis
r. TsnbroeOk's CHI f. by Eclipse, out of Leda
" ~: Time, a:o64i-.a:ooai.aOo. Track heavy
| n. Cant e
| George Thomas's br. Brown Kitty, by Bir-
ningham, dam by Tiger y. o.. !
John X. Smiths b. Q. by Wagner, dam by Wood
D. C Browns b. e. ssIpsdon out of Lady Adams,
'' Tine ioss-4:o5. Track heavy.
SAME DAY.-Second Race.-Purse $l00-mile heats.
VIM 8. Bufords Oh. f. by imp. Nidlesworth out OF
D. c. Browns CHI g. by Cripple, out of Comma. 9
II. OHanlons CHI. Q. by imp. Jordan, dam by Sir
E. Waihsld's B. BY Bsrthune, out Of Marygod,
Geo Thomsss 9. f. by Bruce, out of the dam Of
F. e MURPHY Gc..b by whale; out Of Mis-.
'''''' . Time, i:54k-l:54 . "
THIRD DAY:-Wednesday, Sept. 22.-Purse $500
r. B Kirtlsy's oh; Sally Johnson, by Eclipse,
| out Of Eliza Jenkns-3y. 49,. ....... l
j. Vanleer's (ir. Cook's) g. c., by Grey Me-
| doc, dam by Brunswick-4y. o.. ........ l
| j. Mstcalfe's CHI. f. by Wagner, dam by Levia-
D. c. Browns b. g. by sarpedon, out of Lady
| Time 659-5:56-6:OO.
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Police lntellIgenCe.

Charge of .arsom-ofacsr Crosstt, Of the lower po-
lice, arrested woman by the name Of Mary Wger on a
charge ofsettng fire to the buildings Of Nos al and
80 Wall street, occupied printing Office. The fire
was discovered about 10 O'Clock on Monday night, and
extingushed by the hremen with but trihng damage.
Justice Osborne locked her up for further hearing
Furious Drifting Officers Ovens and Woodbridge, of
the 9th ward, sted Monday evening Dutchman
by the name OF Adam Miller, keeper Of distllery at
No 220 Sd street, charge Of driving his horse and
wagon down Chatham street at furious rate running
poor woman by the name Of Eliza Lake, residing
at 2s2 Sd Avenue nficng very injuries her
her body and face, which cut Ia shocking manner
The unfortunate woman was taken home insensible,
and IL now confined In bed in dangerous state. MIL
Ter taken to the Tombs and looked up by Justice
Osborne. to await the result of the inju;ies.
Attempt to pass Bad Money Officer Bennett, Of the
eth ward, arrested yesterday, young man calling him
counterfeit $40 BILL purporting to be the Commercial
Bank, Florida, in payment OF some clothing which he
had purchased Of John Creyton, corner of King and
Hudson streets On searching his person the officer
found two pawn tickets, for ladys merino cloak
desvored to destroy by tearing them up, and endea-
vorng to swallow the pieces but detected in the act
BY the quick movements Of the officer Justice Merritt
locked him up for further hearing An owner want
ed for the cloak and coat Apply at the I'd district po
lice, Jefferson market.
.assaulting Female. Officer Forward of the 9Th
ward, arrested on Monday night fellow called Bill
O'Brien on charge of violently assauting quite pref
ty young woman by the Of Agnes Spencer, while
passing along Elm street. striking her several severe
blows with his fists and tearing her dress besides he
was taken to the station house and locked up and In
the morning Justice Osborne committed him for trial
In default Of bail We hope the Court Of Sessions will
take these cases into consideration and put stop to
this street rowdyism
Skinned" on an Apple Stand Quite gHnteel look
ing young man was found lying the side walk near
fark Place In supplied state Of intoxicaton where ne
was seen by three persons who very kindly picked him
up and placed him apple stand for safe keeping
However he was not long In this situation before Of
the night "lushers along, and the first thing he
did was 10 him Of his watch and $l7 In bank bills
and soon after officer Bulger of the 9th along
engaged a carriage and conveyed him to the station
house where he gave the Of James Harrs and az
ter he became SOBER he shook his feathers and roted
homo TO his residence In Greenwich street.
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IHhLFoR FoRoEsv-Seldon Brsnard. broker, of Wall
view YORK, who recently indicted, with Han.
oa bonney for forgery In having their possession
large amount OF counterfeit and spurious bank notes
puPortns 10 De Issued by the Canal Bank Of Albany
soutn ana haverhih Banks of Massachusetts Cen
.sl panx OF Rhode Island, 30 will be placed upon his
trial In the Court Of Sessions this morning
TRIAL ron NuisASoE. William and Harmon Poulson
we're csnea 10 r,a Yesterday In the Court Of Sessions
Tor the mantsnsnos Of sewer in the 9TH ward near
the Williamsburgh line; consisting Of extensive es
adjustment IN which IL carried the manufacture OF
ivory blsck glue SOAP candles So and reprssented IN
be very offensive and detrimental to the health and
comfort Of those living In the vicinity From evidence
adouoed appears that putrd flesh and bones used In
the mandatory created disagrseable efiuva II Was
also shown thats dstillery existed in the same neigh
borhood and that dead cats dogs sheep &C. were fre-
morrew. "
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the Agricultural Department. is trio of very large and
beautiful Cheeses. surrouded by number Of smaller
which attract they deserve much attention The weight
the largest $40 500 and SIS bs and the smaller beng
Ordinary made in their respective daries wels from
TO 100 lbs They from the dairie, Of Col g. w st. Jo
and exhibited by Wallace and Wicke 80 Front street
" THESE cheeses do the county they cooe from, and ]
be sent present to the King Of Fance. show him
OHIO can do; aud it not be amiss that
he farms. ccntainna been informed only alb
US Of improved nd and only 80 cows have
featured since the goth Of April last 81 900 lbs fehs
dairy of thar State for several years past and if
continue 10 prevail they reasonably their prod
to take the lead in this market aud IN Euiope.
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The case of the suspended bishop OF the
diocese of New York has at length come before
the General Convention, In shape which en-
sures it being acted upon decisively, and very
soon.
That functionary sent in memorial 10 the
House of Deputies yesterday, referring to the
particulars of his case, the trial, sentence,
canons, &c, and praying that justice might be
done in the premises. This memorial was re-
ferred TO the appropriate committee, and we
NAV look for report very soon. When it is
made, the most important business of the ses-
sion will have commenced.
We refer our readers to the report of yester-
days proceedings, in this days paper.
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American Mall Steamers-The Postal Arrang
ments with Great Britain.

II has been repeatedly stated that the agent Of
the post Office department ia Europe-Major
Hobbi--had succeeded in perfecting all the ne
cessary arrangements for the transportation OF
letters from the United States to Great Britain,
IN American steamers, and that hereafter there
would be no difficulty relative to charges, &c.
Such is not the case.
We do not know what success Major Hob
bic may have met with on the Continent,
but we know that he has nothing to do
with the negotiations going on between the
United States and Great Britain relative to
this subject; consequently there is not the least
foundation for the reports which have been so
generally circulated, and which even the reput-
ed official organ of the government published,
about this matter. The American Minister IN
London-Mr Bancroft-is the representative
of our government upon this question, as well
as of all others of like Importance, and notwlth-
standing his most strenuous efforts to make ar
rangements mutually advantageous to both coun-
tries, he had not, up to the departure of the last
steamer, been successful.
Immediately after the arrival of the steamer
of the 10Th of September, we made a statement
TO this effect, and we were surprised to see,
few days after, in the Union, a statement that
everything had been amicably arranged. Our
statement was based on better authority than
those made to the contrary, as the result will
show. No amicable arrangement has been
made, neither is there any probability of one
being made. The British government have ex-
hibited, thus far, in the negotiations upon this
question, the most determined opposition to the
establishment of an American line Of mail
steamers between the two countries and it is
our impression that every obstacle will be thrown
N the way of their success.
There is nothing SO annoying to the 60
vernment of England as the progress max
ing by the United States in the construc-
ton of war steamers, and the employment
of them in the commerce of the country. II
sees in this movement the establishment of a
steam navy, which must ultimately prove the
grand bulwark of the nation. England envies
our growth as a commercial nation, but she is
more jealous of us as naval power, particularly
in the branch in which she is at present immea-
surably superior to all other nations. She will
not, therefore, encourage the extension of any
line of mail steamers, by making any favorable
postal arrangement
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7"rHPs'-- Lamps cast 1
shade; A., free from rlJHe smell will burn tie ch.1
est o, aud eater liehtM les expense than any id
nav 10 use m"re c aut cam hene or SPIRIT ii
our Of order easily card and ws'ianteG .o one ven
The Hand Lamps will not spill OH with the most careN
usage. Manufactured solely by =. %. VANDERHEYDf'
u No $40 Pear street, New York; 3C4 Bfnadt
Chanoenrs. bracket, ngng parior and mantel lamp,
every variety bes-rs supplied on liberal terms. N
lar ADD Astral Iamps altered. oil a
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Richelieu Diamond Pointed Gold Pen.

Reader. you want good Pen of tn. brilliant
cneheus. d. +. Watson < Co, IS William street, one
below Wall and Savage 90 Fulton street. have the
elusive use Of these Pens The discrimination to give
public first rate Pen moderate price, was the org
the Rchel.u aud ask those that have not tried the
do so and decide for Themselves If they be equal to
Pens usually sold At 49, The Richelieus are 50 only
other Peas wholesale retail at great reduction
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McClOslkey's Pllls-FOr the prevention 9

cure OF the following diseases, viz Headache ind res
Perverted Appetres Flau'ence, or WHO'D in the stomach
bowels Costiyeness Dvsen,ary Dierrhoea. Coughs, q
tory Fevers, Sick Headache, Jaundice. Bilious On
Worms, Pleursy, Rheumati,m., Bilious Vomiting, ]
CLoSKEY Chemist and Apothecary, SIS Broome street.
Thomp,ons New York, price Is cents per box.
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high reputation the pens have acquired very shot
suhceni guarantee OF their superiority. Tie ,ubscrb,
are now ready to supply orders ,r any quantity; w.
superior Gold and Silver Pen AID Pencil Cases of which
have always on hand an extensive assortment Pu chase,
whole retail should by all give them cali
lore purchasing else where I
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No 80 Joha street corner Nsasao