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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Massacre of Cor. Bent and other
americans at 2aos--Battles at
Canada, Ell Emboda, Ioos, and
Moro-.4mericans Victorious!
On the 18th of January. ls47, Charles Bent,
Governor of the territory Of New Mexico. left
Santa Fe, the seat Of Government, for Taos.
his place of residence. Whilst there. The
friends Of two Pueblo Indians, who where con-
fined in the prison at that place. requested him
TO release them. to which he replied. 'ha, al
though Governor Of the province, j, was en-
ursIy out Of his power to release any one con.
fined by law. until they were tried. They
then resolved to release the prisoners BY force,
and murder all the Americans at Taos. togeih-
or with these Mexicsns who had either accept.
ed Office under the American government, or
were favorable TO Americans. 90 the Tues
day following. they effected their resolution,
releasing the prisoners and barbarously MUIR
dering and scalping Gov. Bent. and many 9th.
or officers. The news few to Santa Fe; and
Col. Price marched agains, the insurgents with
$40 men and attacked them, 1000 in number.
at Canada. A charge was made and the Mex.
leans were routed. American loss. Q killed
and 7 wounded. Mexican loss sc killed and
As prisoners. Col. Price followed the enemy
and overlook. attacked and routed them again
on the 29th at FL Emboda. Col. Price resu.
med his march and me, with no more resis-
lance until he reached Pueblo de Taos where
the MeYicans were fortified. The fort was at.
tackled. and the mex, morning, surrendered.
The total loss Of the Mexicans in The en-
gagsmen,s is estimated at 252 killed the num-
Der Of their wounded is unknown. Our total
loss was III killed and AZ wounded. 3 Of whom
have since died.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

ture of Major Borland an earnest
He was ordered by Santa Anna to at
tack and carry Ssltillo during the en-
gagement at Buena Vista. With this
object, he made demonstration a.
gainst the town with 1000 cavalry
Lieut.. Shower, with sixty men and two
small pieces Of artillery, went out to
meet the valiant General, and at one
discharge Of his cannon, sent him and
his large force to the right-about In
double-quick time.
In concluding our necessarily imper.
feet sketch Of the few details Of the
brilliant deeds Of American valor per-
formed at Buena Vista--details gather
cd from hasty conversation, we must
be allowed to express our satisfaction
to find that the anticipations we have
so confidently and so frequently ex-
pressed of the bravery and efficiency
Of our volunteers, have been more than
realized. Let those who have hereto
fore made our citizen soldiers the theme
of their ribaldry and ridicule, be for
ever hushed into silence by the unpar-
alleled gallantry and glory which have
consecrated in American history the
bloody field of Buena Vista.
All are curious TO know the extent OF
the loss Of the Mesiesns 10 the battles.
The Mexicsns do not know themselves,
and probably it never vii! be known.
We have conversed with gentlemen
who should be as well informed as any
one. None Of them set down that loss
ut less than twenty five hundred killed
and wounded, and none ofthem would
be surprised were i. four thousand or
forty five hundred. The American
loss was not less than seven hundred or
seven hundred and fifty.
Major Coffee tells US that he heard
nothing Of the Foreign Legion" in
Santa Annals army, but he mentions
that two dcserters from us were made
prisoners by our army, and Gen. Tay-
lor sent them both 10 the enemy. They
were foreigners.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

tected town! The Mexicans have
clearly the vantage-ground of their
foes. Defeat and invasion may be
put up with when they leave the con-
auerors beggars and the vanquished
cboosers. Santa Anna is fattered
with compliments and best with solicit
tations, and has the daily refusal OF a
dozen overtures of the eternal smity OF
his enemies. He can hardly do better
than strengthen himself by additional
defeats and fresh repulses, and leave his
adversaries TO complete their humilia-
ton and embarrassments by pro-
tracted career Of glory"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

We find in the New York Journal Of Com
merce the following record Of decision made
~ Judge Belts. in the United States District
Court of New York.
.Ths United States rs. Waller H. Bid we'll
This was an action brought by the u. S. Gov
eminent. under the statute of March 3. ls45,
to RECEIVERS penalty of $500 for carrying news.
papers outside Of the mail. The defendant de-
INJURED generally, on the ground that the stat
ute did no, make il penal offence.
Judge Belts decided tina, section 18th Of
the act does not repeal or limit the exceptions
10 the 9Th section oil the same 10 respect "a
newspapers. and that the matters 10 the declsr.
alton alleged against the defendant do no, con.
s,i,ute an offence within the true meaning oil
the said sc,, and that no penalty has been in.
CURED by the defendan, in consequence there
of
''Wherefors il was ordered by the Ceur,
that the demurrer in that behalf intsrposed on
the part Of the defendant be allowed, and that
Judgment therein be rendered for defendant -
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

rThe Yors. Pa Republican says. tina, on
the 18th. q boy sbOu, II years Of age. son of
Mr.. George Schuyler. residing near Liverpool,
while plsyiog with boy named Jacobs. at
the house Of Mr.. John SchrOll. near by. met
with his death in horrible manner They
had got 10 the entry of Mr.. Schrolls house
during their rcnP, 10 which stood loaded
gun. Jacobs, no, knowing that the gun was
loaded. picked it up. and for The purpose OF
frishisning his playmate. pointed is at him,
ard cooking il. pulled the trigger. and the
ceoients entered the 6edy Of young Schuylor,
Jest above The groin, killing him instantly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Ricsiaad County oounIy contains
two precincts, via: RiehlsOa and Pine Ri,er.
Richlsnd preeine, gave - votes fer the Con.
sIi,ndoa. and sgsins, Il Pine river pre-.
sinei is no, heard frOmi bui no doubt has gone
for the Consiiu,iou. Il cannot. however.
change the result in this Territory. Rich-
land is probably he Only county thai hiss Civ
en- a majority Tor the Constitution. |, was re-
ported 10 The resisn Of Pine River, that he
enemies Of the Constitution wsrs determined
10 &c, up a Consultation which would provide
for snnsxiug Richlsnd eeUn,y to The win1s.
bsgsss fsf Judicial purposes
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Steamer Clinton Burnt-Seven Lives Lost
The following 10 from the N. Orleans Plea
yuns of the 23d inst:
The steamer Clinton, Capt. Adams. has
been destroyed by FIRE and seven lives lost
She left this port on Sunday morning for Bay
GU Sara. and early in the afternoon took FIRE
just above Bonnet Care, and was totally burnt
Two deck passengers. the second mate. (Mr,
Weaver,) the bar-keeper, cook. and the cham
bermaid were lost having jumped overheard
to escape the fame, The entire coast and
Bayou Sara mail was burned.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
From the Detroit Adv, March 9.
Latest from GEN. Taylor.


The land mail last night brought rs Wash.
ingion papers of the Cd inst. The Intslligen-
Ger says:
Lieut. Crittenden, q volunteer aid Of Gen.
Taylor. arrived in Washington last evening
with dispatches rom that officer. whoss head.
quarters a. Buena Vista. he left on the ID Of
March.
We learn from Lieut.. c. tina, OF the Gath
Of February, the day after The battle, il appear
cd that Santa Anna and the forces he had,
disappeared and reireated in the direction of
San Luis Po,osi. Gen. Taylor dispatched
body of Eve hundred men as far as Incarns.
cion. 10 harass and disperss this rstreating
remnant oftbe Mexican army. ~
The unofficial accounts which we have pub
lished of .hs battles of the 22d and 23d of
February sre, we understand, Substantially cor
rect. captain Pren,iss' artillery, from Mon
tersy. reached General Taylor on the morning
of the Gath. snd would have been in time had
the battle been renewed. e9 nsnl
Col. Curtis regiment OF Ohio volunteers
had reached Cerslvo. where they were met BY
Lieui. Critienden. Gen. Urea. with body
of some seventeen or eighteen hundred Ian
GERS had been attacked this side Of Monterey.
BY about three hundred Americans and driven
off. ~ ass
The telegraph despatch TO the Pittsburgh
Journal Cd instant. says:
The dispatches have been polished 10
Washington, giving the names of those killed
in the battles of The 22d and 23d. vf
The total loss of our army was 264 killed;
$50 wounded: 20 missing. saa9a
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
For the Herald

For the Herald
Ireland.
BY ST. MAR.
! hear the voice Of wo!
From Erin's distant land.
Where sunny streams in grandeur flow
Whose skies are clear and bland.
The furnishing cry for bread!
Till earth 10 wet with tears;
Oh! 10, our hands. their bounty spread,
Our gifts dry up their fears!
The dying lifs their eyes.
And God high on his throne
Shall ceun, their tears. will hear their signs;
The dying mortals' moan.
Oh! let our grasping hands
Release their sordId wealth.
And snatch the poor from famine's bands
Restore the veal. 10 health.
lie, prayer ascend to Heaven
On Hopes triumphant wing;
And with our prayers. lei gifts be given
To bless the sorrowing!
And then shall Erin's Harp
Be toned to songs of praise.
And once. again, Ger hill and plain
Twill sing Of other days.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

OF The alleged reason why Polk was so
anxious to make Benton 1t. Gen 10. that he
had given the Mexican army commander.in-
chief. and was anxious to do the same for us.
He wishes 10 show that he has as much info
ence al home as abroad. -Roch. Dem.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

The Kingston Chronicle learns from private
sources that bis Exeellency The Earl Of Elgin
has recently made some overiures TO the lead
srs of the Fressh party TO join in forming
Ministry, TO be composed of men Of moderate
political views; that is 10 say, an Adniais,rs-
lion Of a Conservative character. bot holding
middle coorse. between the High Church aad
State Tory party. and the ullra-Libersls. Ra.
NOR says that the Ffench gentlemen have do
elined sceeding 70 bic LOrdship's proposals. o.
least. until they had lime 10 consult with iheir
fIiends in the upper province. bss ,hs, bis Ex
esllsncy had received their answer ss refusing
10 comply with his wishes. -
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

or General Thumb is now in New
York, and a paper Of that place gives
US the following further information
concerning him:
"Gcn. Tom Thumb is the same
great character here that he has been
IN Europe. The ladies all want TO
get some of his little kisses, especially
as he has kissed so many Queens in Eu-
rope. But he will not kiss for moth
ing. To gain the high honor Of a kiss
from the General, book must be
bought, and so valuable is the kiss that
many ladies think il cheap At any
price, They take thousand dollars
a day nj the American Museum on his
account, and have a perfect monopo-
ly of the trade, for nobody can get up
another Tom Thumb"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
news OF the Week.


A man named John Flood, hiss been mis-.
sing. under suspicious circumstances, from
Williamsburg, since the evening Of the l7shf
ultimo.
The Legislature of Michigan has passed q
law granting to the United States jurisdiclionb
over lands upon which to erect ligh, houses.
The Rev. John N. Mafit received CALI
.humpian serenads on she occasion Of hisv
marriage at Brooklyn. The Mayor read iheI
riot act.
Isaac Yunde. habi,ual drunkard. died inn
the Schuylkill Amshouss few days SINCE
One fourth Of the village Of Alexandria, Ky
was destroyed by fire. few weeks ago.
According to Col. Jack Hays ideas We are :
to have serious trouble with the Csmanchs 10.
diane. who are in rage against their Texan
brethren and painting to commence hostiliiss.
Col Jack Hays was entertained at grand
supper a, Montgomery, Alabama, given BY
number of The principal citizens.
The Boston police arrested fifty gamblers at
one haul few days since.
A collision took place between freight
and passenger train, on the Boston aad Port
land railroad, short time ago. Several per.
sons were injured but no lives lost.
If you want to get along in this world you
must hold up your head. even if you know
there is moi much in il.
The inhabitants Of Bangor. Me-, have had
one hundred and fourteen days of unintsrrups
ed sleighiug. the past winter.
A new and magnificent monument has been
erected 10 Captain James Lawrence. by the
ves,ry of Trinity Church, in front of the
church.
A large number of farmers in Albany CO.,
occupying leased lands. have recently pur.
chased the RICH, of soil. This is the irue
way of getting rid Of the rent, and lie besides
more respectable Than resisting the officers
of the law.
The President, il is said. is TO visit North
Carolina in The month of June, 10 attend q
celebration Of the Univ ersitv, before which
Mr.. Secretary Mason has been invited 10 deliv.
or an address.
Great distress exists among the fishermen
Of Newfoundland, from lack Of food. The
fisheries have failed for two or three years in
succession. and the potato rot has swept away
their last resource. IS
The Pee Dee has overlooked its banks, and
caused considerable destruction TO property Of
various kinds. n
The Massachusetts, Legislature has granted
$4,000 year 10 Amherst College for the term
Of FIVE years. "a
The House of Representatives Of the Con-
gress of Venezuela have confirmed the grant
made TO Vespssian Ellis for the exclusive nav
gation Of the Ornoco by steam during peri.
cd of twenty years. q
The Relief ship Macedonian, Com. de Kay
is willing TO take limited number of passen- q
gers at 800 each-$75 in -four and meal and
$25 in cabin stores. M ta ah
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Fire IN The toood,.--Last Sunday, fire or.
iginsled at Pigeon. few miles southwest Of
Lancaster, which was driven forward by a
strong west wind in the direction Of Lsncss
ter. and swept through the timber north ard
south Of our village. doing great damage 10
the young timber and burning grss, dsai Of
cord wood and fence, The FIRE crossed the
road from Lancaster TO Pla,isville. leaped
Pigeon and dashed lie wave of rolling fame
across the north end Of Boics Prairie, and IN.
doub,edly burnt down 10 the ives, bank Of the
Platte river. Whoever kindled the FIRE, Did
more mischief las, Sunday, than hs vii! be
likely TO atone for in the remnant OF HE life.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Liquor Lieenses.--Itwil be seen that ma.
ioh,y Of the votes in Gran, county at the late
election. were sgains, granting licenses. This
decision Of the people no, only forbids the
granting of new licenses, bu, repeats. af,er a
certain number Of days. all licenses already
granted. OF course dealers will have to shut
shop and there will be an end Of drinking
whi.key-prelaps.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Gre fhsm a shos.--It is understood that
some dissatisfaction exists amongs. the cleo
tors on Turkey river who vote at Csssville
because the County Commissioners have moi
given Torkey river either judge or clerk o.
elections 10 Csssville precinc. Claiming 9
prescrip,ive right 10 vote in Csssvills. they
wcald like TO be represented in shs Board o.
election.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Whsrs are thsy!-Af,er diligent inquiry.
We can find only about half dozen men who
voted for The Constitution; and they voted for
il just for fun. The poor defunct Consiitu.
ton has no. now avowed frisnds enough ia
bury il. Its sink or swim sdvocs,es,' are oil
padding of from il on loose ,imbers and bi.s
Of plank. like rats in deluge.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
What Newr

The Constitution being rejected by tho
people. the Governor will Immediately call a
session of the legislature. That body well
understand that the people desire small. Sc
lecs Convention. The people Of The west
would like 10 have no more members in The
Convention, Than compose the Council Of the
Territory. Al tho very extent, there ought TO
be no grea.er number of delegates than there
are msmbers Of the House Of Representatives.
Upon this basis no new superintendent will be
necessary; and the legislature can provide for
9 nsw Convention in one week. With the
exception Of restoring to Wisconsin the boun
daries given 10 her by the ac, of Congress-.
there seems to be little or nothing for new
Convention TO do, but to expunge those parts
Of the constitution which have met with con-
dsmna,ioa so gsnersl--lo Top off ibe innova.
lions and rid il Of all Its progressive features.
Give Us judiciary elected by the Legislature.
That 10 safe. Let us hold fas, TO what is well
tried. Limit the size Of the Legislature 10
forty members of the House and twenty mem.
bers Of the Senate. That is safe and econom.
ical. Repeal all those provisions abou, mar.
red women; and the exemption laws-lesve
exemption to the Legislature. TO whom il be.
longs. Prevent the charter of incorporated
banks If you will; bu, away with the 9th sec.
lion. Remember tina, the people through the
Legislature. retain the powers not taken away
by the Constitution. Do not tie the hands Of
legislation. Give Us . short lucid Consiitu-
ton, containing rather TOO few. than TOO many
provisions--mske /, soon and mako |. perma.
nent, and the people will be satisfied with ii.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

During The year 1876. the people Of Eoches
ter consented sirsy-sevsn Iho0ssSd dollars
wor,h Of milk. with $500 Of the sum paid
BY then aeripg the same period fcr aosr.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

trr A fellow who had been hooked by an
unrully cow. limped 10 his gait. A lady re-
marked that the man appeared to be in,exies-
ted. Yes replied her beau. the poor fell
low has taken couple Of horns
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

l-T" a few weeks ago negro boy
OF Nottingham district, came very
nigh being killed in the following man.
ner:
ale went into a store at Magruder':
Ferry, and on entering the door a
clerk in the store asked him If he
could stand fire, and on being answer
cd in the affirmative, no ihoughtlessly
aimed the pistol at the boy, and the
ball entered just below the right eye,
and passing through his head lodged,
it 10 supposed by the physicians who
were called in, against the inner side
Of the skull on the back Of his head.
Strange TO say the boy did not com
plain OF any uneasiness at the time, MOI
has he since suffered from the effect:
Of the ball, and has had but n slight fe.
YER The ball cannot be extracted with
out great risk, and as he 10 consid
erd out OF danger, no operation for tha
purpose will be performed, Marlboro
( Gazette.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

WANTED. on subseripuOn to the Herald. asy
qeaany Of sound. susi, edged, Osk boards,
IL Zee, iong and inch thick.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

The Constitution has been rejected BY about
5000, majority. The following are reported
msjori,ies. and may be relied upon as pretty
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
WISCONSIN HERALD,
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN,.
SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL II, Is47.

BLANKS of the best forms. can be had .
the Herald Office at reduced prices.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Or The London Times Of the e5th
ultimo, devotes an article to the Mex
lean war, Of which the accounts, it
says, are exceedingly confused. The
ease with which towns are taken, pro-
vinces annexed, &c., is cited as as
founding, and the Times says:
"a sixteen-eun sloop impounds a
province; . regiment OF volunteers an
nexes quarter of continents; and
towns are taken by fifty men and gar
risoned by hve-and-twenty. in the
midst Of a numerous and exasperated
population. The armies Of the West,
and of the Centre, of Conquest and
Occupation, are all represented by de-
tachments which would hardly, If con-
cen,rated, make up one effective d.
vision"
The various schemes suggested for
closing the war are then rehearsed and
ridiculcd. The article closes thus:
"The point most perplexing to or
binary European minds is the object
for which this much-desired peace is
sought. 1.-THE provinces and ports,
the people and property, the taxes and
customs Of a nation can be seized and
distributed 'ad lbitum' already, il is
hard to conceive what further adsan-
tages are to be gained BY the most am
icsble negotiations. What does Pres.
ident Polk want 20 buy with two mil
lion of dollars, when he can get so
much for no,hing' Phlhp OF Mace
don's receipt for taking fort was SEN
sible enocsh; but who ever drove an
as, laden with silver into an unrro-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17

Majority against The Constitution, 1866
Majority agsins, '.colorsd Suffrage" 2,l22.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
LICENSE.

MAJORITY against "license" 23S.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-17
From the Army of the West.

Massacre Of Coz. Bent and other
americans at Ia0s--Baftles at
Canada, Ell Emboda, Toos, and
Moro Victorious!
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

LUDIcRous PREDIcAMENr.-In this town
few years since, poor devotee to the madden
ing cup, who had drank to excess, become linn
Der in the knee joints, and exceeding crooked
in his ways, was wendnghis way expeditiously
as possible under the existing circumstances.
Upon his shoulders was bag of Indian meal,
and directly before hima puddle Of muddy wa
ter. As he stepped into the miry pool he
stumbled, fell face downwards, and the bag of
meal, falling upon the back of his head, most
effectually fastened his phiz in the dirty ele-
ment. Such blowing and spouting kicking
and squirming, we never witnessed before nor
snce. Extricate himself he could not The
/ al held him fast; and the poor unfortunate
w>uld have soon breathed his last, had no one
be near to led helping hand.-Mainc Far
MGR.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

TAXES for 1S47.-I will meet the tax payers
Il who may attend at the following places in Van
derburgh county, for the purpose of receiving taxes,
TO wit
AT the place ofholding elections in Knight Town
ship, Saturday Sept 18th. At the place of holding
elections in Centre Township, Monday September
goth, AT the place ofholdng elections in Scott Town
ship Tuesday. Sept 2lst. At the place of holding
elections in Armstrong Township, Wednesday Sept.
22nd. AT the place fhOlding elections in German
Township, Thursday Sept 23rd At the place of
holding elections in Perry Township, Friday Sept.
oath. AT the place of holding elections in Union
Township, Saturday Sept 25ih.
And will attend at my office in the Court House
at Evansville, from the first day ofOcober until the
first day January lS4s for the purpose Of receiving
The Taxes for the year ls47, are as folows:-For
State purposes on each one hundred dollars vaua
ton of all property made taxable by law, 2S CENTS
and for each poll IS cents.
For County purposes on each one hundred dollars
valuation Of all properly 40 cents and for each poll
IS cents.
For Road purposes on each one hundred dollars
valuation on Real Estate 10 cents
sept ls47, CIV. r. w. DUNBAR, Il. V. C.