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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1847-10-27

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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

BATTLE OF SAcRAMESTo.--The New Or
leans papers contain the official despatch OF
Gen. Hereda, giving an account Of battle
fought on the 2Sth of February, for the posses
sion of chihuahua. 1t was fought at Sacra-
mento, place within 40 or 80 miles Of Chi
huahua. The Mexicans were routed-and the
loss Of the battle involved the capture of that
city. The name Of the commander Of the
American forces is not stated, but it must have
been Colonel Doniphan.
General Heredia describes his force as con
sisting of900 cavalry and $50 infantry, with 10
pieces Of cannon, manned by 100 artillerists.-
He fortified his position at Sacramento and
awaited the attack, which he had been for
some time expecting. At the third fire from
the Americans his cavalry fed, and the artil-
lery and infantry were forced to retire. Fol-
lowing up this success the A mericans attacked
him in his new position, the cavalry again fed
and were soon followed by the infantry. Gen.
eral Heredia makes a long story Of it, but the
substance is that the Mexicans were complete
ly routed, losing all their cannon and every
thing in their camp. He says, his loss in killed
and wounded, as near as he could Judge, wa.
from 30 to 100, including several officers.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

New SrEAmBoAr.-The Bay State" 10 10
commence running between Fall River and
New York on the 10th Of May, connecting
with the Old Colony and Fall River Railroads,
and forming new line to New York. She 70
to be placed under the command of Capt. J.
Comstock, so well known on the Sound, and
is to be finished and furnished throughout IN
the modern style of elegance and comfort
But, better than all, she has been built for
f" safe" boat, and the size Of the material used,
as well as her proportions, render her by far
the most substantial boat ever run on tho
Sound. She is 800 feet long, 40 feet beam,
average depth Ia feet, giving her burthen Of
1000 tons. Her engine is very powerful, and
her wheels are 40 feet in diameter with 10 feet
face. Her hull and engine alone cost 100000.
The main cabin is ten feet clear between decks,
affording abundant room for ventilation and
light, and is the most spacious of any We have
ever seen. She has over 400 berths, well pre-
vided with every thing to render nights rest
comfortable and pleasant. Indeed, this samo
good unbroken rest for the night, which tha
passenger by this route is sure TO have, IL 80
disposed, will be a great attraction. This
route will be longer, some what, than either Of
the others, but there are those among tho
travelling public who prefer . good night's
rest TO a gain ofan hour or two in time Of maxi
ing the passage, and will therefore always pre-
fer the Fall River route.
Proiitng by the lesson which the loss ofthe
Atlantic taught the public, her owners have
provided for her cables and anchors large md
strong enough to hold her till she goes to pieces
We think she will prove favorite boat.
| Boston Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

making rcconnoissancrs, end on the Geld
were very active In bringing information aud
IN conveying my orders TO dissss' roinis.
Lieut.. Kingsb"sy, ia addition to bis proper
duties - ardnsocs ofhcer. CsPt Chiffon. ss-
sistant qusrtevmsstev. md msj0rs Dix and
Coffe. .esevved also 40 eAtrs aids de.camp, and
~ers actively sossgsd IN the Transmission Of
orders. Mr. Thomss l.. Cri,tsnden, OF Ken.
lucky, though not iR service, volunteered ~
my sid-de camp M this occasion. end serves
with credit In lhst esp"ciiy. Major Crsig.
chief Of ordnance, and Surgeon Craig. med
icsl director, hsd been deisched on duty from
hesdqusrters.pRd did not reach the ground IN
iii the morning ofthe Oath. too ls,eto partici-
pate In the sction, but in time " render use
ful services In their respective departments
OF tho sesn. ..,..s.. ......r...t
j respectfully enclose returns OF the troops
engaged, end Of casualties incident to the
battle.
am, sir. very respectfully. your obedient
servant, ZTAYLOR.
Major General. u. s. A. Coming.
The ApJUrANr GENERAL OF rHR ARMY,
Washington, d. T..
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

nF IN the three different engagements
Tough, by our forces in New Mexico, under
Col. Price. subsequently to the massacre s'
Taos, the Mexicsns had 262 killed, and a
large number wounded. Our total loss was
II killed, and AZ wounded. Among the kll
led in the last action. was Capts,o Burgwin,
IN that at PnebIo, Colonel Price vas wound.
ed. Captain Burgwin belonged to the LIST
Dragons, end was an accomplished Officer
In q subsequent action IN the towno' More
where Captain Iiesdiy with force of &c
men made an attempt IN suppress the insnr
rection there, and arrest the murderes o'
Governor Bent and others, 25 Mexicsn'
were killed and IL taken prisoners. Csri
Headly was killed in the action.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

TRE Rev. .TuArcHER TRAyER, ofths Spring
street Church in this town, has taken Passsgs
in tho Packet Ship Liverpool, which was 10
sail from New York for Liverpool, this day
Mr.. Thayer visits Europe for the restorst stion
Of his health, which from his unceasiDg lahore
has seriously suffered during the past ysar.---.
We understand that il is his ention to proceed
frat to Germany and after Waiting tho Princi-
pal places Of interest on the Continent and in
England, 10 return home in the Spring Of next
year. lie will carry with him the prayers
and good wishes Of his Congregation and .
large circle Of friends, for his speedy rss,ora-
tion to health, aud safe return TO the psopis OF
his charge Mercury. ....
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

ELEcTIoN-MEETrNG OF THE GENE
RAJ AssEMBLY.-The two Houses ofthe
General Assembly will convene in this
town on Tuesday next, Nay 4th, accord
ing to the provisions of the Constitution,
for the purpose Of organizing the Govern
ment for the ensuing year, and for the
transaction of other business. Besides
the election ofvarious State officers, which
devolves on the Assembly, the votes CIV
en- in the Eastern and Western Congress
sional Districts for Representatives to
the 30th Congress, will be counted and
declared, and provision made by law for
further trials in the Districts in the event
Of no one having majority Of the votes
cast at the April election. In our own
District we have confident hope and
belief, which we have heretofore express
ed, that no necessity will be found to ex-
list for any provision Of this nature.
BY the State law regulating, among
other things, the manner ofelecting Rep
resentatives to Congress, it is provided.
that on a second trial, plurality of votes
shall elect. This provision Of the law is
made by the State legislature, under and
by the authority of Sec. a, Article !, of
the Constitution Of the United States,
which gives to the legislature Of each
State authority to determine "the times,
places, and manner Of holding elections OF
Senators and Representatives." subject
to ,he revision of Congress, "txctpl
as to the place of choosing Senator'S"
A resolution was passed by the last
General Assembly, declaring it expedient
that there be no adjournment Of the May
session to some subsequent week in June,
as has been invariably the CUSTOM
This, Of course, was simply an opinion
or recommendation of the last General
Assembly, and has no binding efficacy
whatever on their successors. Many rea-
sons might be adduced, we think, against
the propriety Of conforming to this re-
commentator, especially at season so
very backward and unpromising as the
present. No one would think it right,
for instance, that the members, who are
occupied in agricultural labors and EN-
ploy ments, should be detained from their
fields and gardens, at this season ofprepa-
ration for the coming crops, longer than
the indispensable business Of the election
shall require. We have no reason to
doubt therefore, that there will be, on
this occasion, as there ever has been, and
ought to be, regular June session.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29
Mexican Affairs.

\ The terms indicated by Senor Atocha in his
letter to Rejon as the proportions Of the Uni
ted Ststes to Mexico 10 obtain . peace, we
find in the Diario del Goberno," Of Mexico
copied from paper Of Gaudalajara, without ,
word Of dissent. They are a. follows;
| A commission shall be named to arrange the
conditions. This commission shall be com
posed Of Messrs. Benton and Buchanan and
one member Of Congress of the opposition, and
two Mexican commissioners. The commission
shall assemble wherever the government Of
Mexico may appoint.
| The United States demand the pssailel Of 26
degrees of latitude from the Gulf uf Mexico To
the Pacific, an the dividing line.
The United States will pay fifteen millions
OF dollars in cash for the territory occupied,
solemnly engaging not to exact or claim any
expenses Of the war. These expenses are esti-
mated at about thirteen millions consequent
ly, the United States consider that they would
pay twentySeight millions of dollars for the
territory described.
The United States guarantee that il will
never consent that any territory or state of
Mexico shall be annexed to the American un-
ion il equally guarantees the sovereignty Of
Mexico, especially her territory south Of the
parallel of26
The United States will place ten thousand
men, infantry and cavalry, upon the boundary
line, to prevent smuggling and the incursions
Of the Indians.
The United States engage to adjust all dis
putes about old claims-we give the remainder
OF the sentence in Spanish-[por el territor 10
cedtd0 por tierras, dsudus ertraageras, gel
An alliance offensive and defensive shall be
signed between the United States and Mexico
to repel all European Intervention in the
affairs of Mexico.
Atocha is authorized by the Government OF
the United States TO adjust the terms Of the
treaty of peace.-N o. Pieayune, Apra 10.
~ The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Journal of Commerce, under date OF
April 90, says:
"Senor Atocha remarks upon the sketch of
his correspondence with Senor Rejop, the
Mexican Minister Of Forvign Affairs, as copied
or translated from the Diario del Goberno,
that it is incorrect in some particulars. He
denies having represented himself as autho-
rised to negotiate for peace or the preliminarics
necessary thereto. He also asserts that he
could not have made the proposition stated re-
specting the t,centy.sixth parallel Of latitude ms
the boundary, as it would have been at variance
with the wishes and contrary to the orders of
his government. Senor Atocha further states
that the whole Of his correspondence with
senor Rejon, and others in authority, will
hereafter be published.
So, then, we arrive at the fact that this gov
ernment has not heretofore insisted upon The
t,oenty-sirfh degree of latitude as the boundary,
though we do not know what the government
would have proposed as boundary, if the
overtures made through Mr.. Atocha had been
entertained by the Mexican government. The
overtures which have now gone out to Mexico
[by N. P. Trist, Esq.l are definite in their
character. What they are, can only be con-
jectured."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29
6eralo Of the Qimes,
RH0DE-TSlA Err
NEWPORT:
O. Our next number will be publish
ed on Tuesday (Election) morning. Ad'
vertising patrons will please send in their
favors as early as convenient.

BATTLE OF BUEsA vIsrA.-We publish to
day General Tayior's detailed report Of thi'
battle, dated at Aqua Nueva, March 6. It tap
pears that there were 30 companies engaged
containing 4,O73 non-commissioned officers
mssieisns, arti6eers and privates. There were
killed 267, wounded 456. Of officers 2S were
killed upon the field.
ICapt. THOMAS w. SHERMAN, of the Sd U
8. Artillery, "a native Of this place0 who com
manded one Of the batteries in the memorable
battle of Buena Vista, it will be noticed ha,
been recommended, among others, to "particu
lar favor by Gen. TAYLOR, for his gallant
conduct on that occasion.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29
FLOWER ROOTS, &c.-Our citizens,

FLOWER ROOTS, &c.-Our citizens, who
have grounds to embelsh with ornamental
shrubs and flowers, will find an attractive ar
ray Of those beautiful accessories to the lawn
and garden, in the advertisement Of JASRs M.
THoRBvns Il Co. New York, which we publish
in this days paper We invite their particular
attention to its descriptive enumeration Of tho
flowers and plants on hand, which present %
many objects of te emptation to persons of prop
erty and taste.
A Catalogue may be found at this Office,
whichis at the service of all who feel interested.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29


From MExIco.-The U. 8. sloop of war st.
Mary's arrived at Pensacola on the 18th inst.
having left Vera Cruz on the 5th. This vessel
brings the following important intelligence
which, If confirmed, shows that the Mexicans
are paralyzed and rendered powerless, by the
late defeat of Santa Anna, aud the capture Of
Vera Cruz
"Leut. Hunter arrived off Alvarado, in the
U. s. steamer Scourge, on the I'd instant, and
the town was Immediately surrendered with
out show Of resistance. An embassy had been
previously despatched to General Scott, offer
ing to surrender the town, provided he would
guarantee the safety of the lives and property
Of the inhabitants.
The Alcalde Of Jalapa, with a civic escort,
had also presented himself to Gen. Scott, in
the capacity of an envoy from the citizens of
that town, proffering its surrender, and de-
manding protective force. This step is said
to have been taken in consequence of the re-
treat Of Gen. La Vega, who, despairing of sup
port from the government and people of Mex.
leo, had abandoned the Puente Nacional, lead.
ing off his forces, said to consist Of 1000 men
and nine pieces Of cannon, in the direction of
the capital.
Gen. Twiggs took up the line of march for
Jalapa on the Sd inst, with a column Of $500
men. Col. Bankhead, with the Cd Artillery,
would follow Twiggs's column, with a long
train and large military force.
When the army is encamped at Jalapa, the
supplies will be landed at Antigua, which is
forty miles nearer to Jalapa than Vera Cruz.-
The army was in excellent health, except some
sickness, Of an unimportant character, among
the Pennsylvania Volunteers
The st. Mary's brought dispatches from
Com. Perry We regret to add, that there are
said to be several cases of sickness among her
crew."
The above items of intelligence are gathered
from an extra fthe Mobile Herald, and from
the New Orleans papers Of the 18th. The ac-
count Of the capture of Alvarado is undoubted-
ly correct. The N. o. picayune questions the
statements relative to the movements of La
Vega, and the proffered surrender of Jalapa-
having no direct intelligence of the same from
correspondents.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

HENRY WHEATON, who has for nearly TWEEN.
ty years represented the United States at the
Courts of Denmark and Prussia, is expected
to return to New York, early in May. No
American minister has ever reflected higher
honor upon his country than Mr.. Wheaton,
and he will leave behind him in Europe rePu-
tation as statesman, diplomatist and scholar
of which his country may we'll be proud.
Providence Journal.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

In Santa Anna's prolix despatch, describing
the battle of Buena Vista, he declares the de.
Termination of the Mexican government, (then
in power,) to entertain no proposition for peace,
while the americans occupied any part Of ns
.Meriean territory, or uoekadsd the Nsziess
D0rfs
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

The Washington Union, in reply to an srti-
Gle in the National Intellgencer, says-Ws re-.
peat, in the most authoritative manner, that Mr..
Polk positively diselaims, as he has uniformly
done ereru idea of the sueeession."
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

II GERERAL TAYLoR.-The New Orleans Pic
syuns publishes nm interesting letter from Gen
Taylor to Gen. E. G. W. Butler Of Iberville,
Louisians. intended to be a private letter. II
consists chiefly Of an account Of the battle oI
Busnn vista, which, does not vary much from
tho official account which we published yes.
,erday. The following remarks with regard
to Presidential nominations ara Of importance
now. and are worthy Of the source from which
they emansts:
Il ] WIS aware Of the report a. we'll az state
msnts in a few Of tho public journals, that i,
was intended by certain indi, iduals 10 brina
Gen. Butler forward as the successor to Mr.
Polk, which gave me no concern, and would
not even had IL bean the case, which / did no,
credit and which had been forgotten. l doub
II the subject would have again crossed my m,nd
had IL not been brought To my notice By Won oI
some one else. have ne, 81 heard him ~ any
OF his friends al'ude TO tnis matter. Ito Uht
GeneraD, 10 consequences Of his wound moi
healing, which CAV Q him 40 much pain M "a
render him on6t f',r duty, left short time sine,
by advice of hi: medical attendant for New Or
leans, ~hers hope no has arrived In safety
ana whers truly hope he will very coon re-
cover 60 as TO be able to take the field once
more,
| 1 may observe that I have been also named
as a candidate E.r that high office Ohio Presi
dency). by a few newspaper editors and oihers
which has been done without my knowledge,
wishes ar consent.
This Ihave assured all who have written me
on the subjsci; assuring Them had no aspira'
tions for that or any other civil Office; that my
whole energies, mental aud phy sIcal, were and
"A r.. 4. 4
best calcul lated 10 bring this war to a speedy
aud honorable close, believing It was for the
interest Of both countries the sooner u was done
the batter at any rate al Tar as ours was con
cerned; aud thai President making should be
lost sight Of until this was accomplished.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

p The friends Of City form of Govern.
ment are to meet this evening at the Town Hall
as per notice in another column. The impor:
lance of the change proposed, demands thst
every one should thoroughly understand the
question before voting day.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29
SENATOR'S.

Prouidence-Richard w. Greene"
North Providence-Pardon Il. Jiison
Smithfeid-Thomds Mann
Warwick-Johu Brown Francis.s
Johnson-Ephrdim Winsor.
Crunston-No choice.
North Kingstown-Harris Smith,
South Kingstown--Elisha X. Potter.
Eretcr-Samuel Phillips
Richmond-Israel Anthony.
Hopkinton-George W. Holdredge.
Westriy-Welcom A. Hoxie.s
Chariestopn-James N. Kenyon.
East Greenpich-John Shippee.
West Gfreenwich-Roberf Hazard
Coventyy--C. A. Whitman.s
Burriiiuiiie-Israel Tucker.
Gioeesfer-Amdsa Eddy.
iScifuote-Wm b. Kimball.s
Fostr-Gideon Burgess
Cumberland Columbia TYngiey.e
Neppvrf-Edward Clarke
Porfsmouth-John Manchester.
Middiefown-Pardon Brown
7yverfon-David Durfec.
Little Compfon-Otis Wilbor. ~,
Jamesfo,cn-Andrep +. Potter.
Nep SAorskom-Simon r. Sands.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

NEw Isvrsr,oss. is announced in the
Foreign Journals, that Schonbein, the inventor
Of gun cotton, has discovered method ofmak-
ing paper transparent, and i,npermeable 10 wa
ter. II 10 to be used in making bottles, window
psnes, and vases for il has all the qualities Of
glass except lie brttlcness.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29
Bristol-George Peerce.
Warren-Haile Collins.
BarringtOn-Hsnsy Smith.

Brtst0t-OeofRe feprce.
I Warren-Haile Collins.
Barrington-Hsnsy Smith,
REPRESENTATIVES,
Provjdesse--Samuel .Ames,s Robert
AngelI,s Ezra Bourn,s james G. Hid
den,~ Shubael Hutchins, !. G. Manches-
ter,s William s. Patten, James +.
Rhodes William Sheldon. Three va
cancies.
North Providence---Lemael ANGELS
Enoch Bro,cn, John 8. DespeaM.s
SmithfeH-No chsise.
Warwick-Job Manchester, = Nathaniel
B. Durfee, Cyrus Harris, William B.
Spencer. -
Johnsion Resolved Waterman S1k-
uel hons.*
Cransfon-No choice. -
North Kingstown-Sylvester G. Shear-
man, VIM d. Davis.s 'ie
South Kingstows-Ehsha Watson, ,Js.,s
Amos p Rodman."
Ereser-Christopher r. Lillebridge.s
Richmond Benjamin T. Reynolds."
Hopkimson-Joseph T. Barber.*
Westeriv-Nathan F. Dixon.
Charlcsfown-Asa r. Hozie.s
East Orsenwich--No choice.
Wfd Greenwich-Nathu Carr
BurriLluiile-Easten AngeN.-
Smith Peckham,s Cyrus
Fmnum.*
Cvventry-Tbomas Whipple, Ambrose
s. Hopkins.
Sciiuate-Albsrt Hubbard, +" John Pot
ter, Cd George AIdrich.s
Foster-EddY Walker.
Cumberiand--ArieI Balior, Lyman
BurLingame,~ George l.. Dona.@
Newport-Henry Y. Cranston,s Chris
topher f. Robbins, Edward King Jo-
seph Anthony" Henry E. Turner'S
Portsmouth, William Barker.
JNiddlefown-Peter Barker.
Tiverton--Joseph Osborne, Robert
Gray.
Little Compton--John Church.
Jamesto,on John NJ. Douglass.
Nep Shoreham - Elan P. I.ittlefield.
Bristol-John D'Wolf,* VIM. n. D.
Bayley."
Warren Alfred Bosworth, Charles
Randall.
harrington Stilnlan Welsh
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

IT The returns received ofthe Congression-
al election in Virginia are not sufficiently se-
curate to be depended upon but there Is Ger
tainly gain oftwo if not four Wing members.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

A celebrated author justly observes, that
"Agriculture 10 the nursery of patriotism and
virtue-aided by ScIsscE, IL makes a great
man. All the energy Of the hero, and all the
science ofthe philosopher, may find scope in
the cultivation Of q single fsrm,"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

O. The Stove Polish, advertised by
r. J. Taylor, we have tried, and found
to be a superior article.
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The Msehanie, who 10 ashamed Of h. ftoct, is
himsrlfs shame 10 his profession.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-29

We publish below list Of the men,
bers of the General Assembly, which ID
as correct as we are able to make it. In
Smithfed there is as yet no choice OF
Representatives. and three vacancies in
the delegation OF Providence remain un-
filled. In Cranston and East-Greenwich
there is no choice Of Representatives
and one Senator, and their meetingshav-
ing adjourned sine die, no further elec-
tions can be attempted in those towns
during the present year. According to
the most received construction Of the
State Constitution, where town fails in
its Senatorial or Representative election
altogether, the old members hold over.
The names Of Dorrites, or Locofocos,
are in italics. Those of the new mem
bers have an asterisk prefxed to them.