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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

The election held in the ''Land Of Steady Hsbs' on
Monday the 9th inst for The choice Of Slate Officers and
Members ofcongress hes resulted 10 the complete triumph
Of the Wings The mpjnfhy for Judge f3isssll the Wing
Governor elect al others COO 700, and his pu
rslty whiuesry, his Lneofoeo opponent $500
more The Wings have also eelse,ed their snhJs dsisgs
lion IN Congress, BY nsortes ranging from 500 10 1000
LreIstaTrnr-Th Senate stands 70 wings To g Loco
focoslas year 10 higs TO ~ Locoocos The House Of
Representatives stands i2i wings 90 lOeooeos and
yet 10 be heard from full Hosse consists Of 20
bers Last year, the Lpcofocos had majority Of s.
The result s just wha, might have b,ea expected from
the good old Wing State Of Connecticut and any thing
hut complimentary tn the Polk Administration Washing
ton. The made The test aucsion Of the canrss.
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Later from New Mexico. Col. Doni-
phan in possession of Ell Passo.
Another Battle going on!l

The Artiiiery not arrived Conftmplofsd Increment
on chihuahua Particulars of Morin's Victory
--Captoia Headiey KiHed-Serea Americans
Wounded.
The accounts from New Mexico which have
reached Ne, are from Fl Passo TO The 18th January,
aud Santa Fe TO Feb 3d.
Col Doniphan was still in possession Of Fl Pas
so, waiting to be reinforced by the coming up of
his expected artillery As soon as il arrived il was
his intention TO Move directly upon Chihuahua.
Al I'll Passo nothing had been known Of the
change Of Gen. WooPs position. aud Col Doniphan
vas sill under the impression that they were CO.
operating.
James Magofin was still a, large at Chihuahua,
and had not been Tried for treason.
The battle fought by Capt. NORM (before report
ed Morris) and his command, took place 25 miles
from Santa Fe. Al the first voley discharged by
our troops, sc Of the Mexicans were killed The rest
were thrown into confusion and preciPilstey fed to
the mountains.
Capt. NORM followed up his advantage with de-
cision pursued the enemy, and devastated the val.
Icy OF the Moro, burning every thing in his path
The people, terrified, fed to the mountains also.
where death in the shape of starvation awaits them
"a horrible but Just reirbuiion FOR the sangunary
nassacres which they contemplated
When Mr. Caldwell, who brought the express
from Santa Fe 10 ST. Louis, left the former place,
he heard heavy reports OF artillery in the direction
oil the Moro. aud doubtless another battle was pro-
crossing but no particulars were received
Mr. c. thinks that the Mexicans must have been
beaten worse than BEFORE as our troops were fully
prepared, flushed with success, burning for revenge
and IN high spirits
At the first baille Capt. Headley was killed, and
seven wounded on our side.
Nothing had been heard Of Capt suble,,e or his
whereabouts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

stvEs DAYS LArER rRom EEeLAsD.--The packet shir
Washington Irving arrived at Boston 90 Saturday morning h
twenty days from Liverpool She bags skinsy important
news We CLEAN few items from the Boston coarier:
The price Of cotton has fallen Id Business continue. dull
both 70 the commercial and IN tho manufacturing dcs Sew
eIsi iood riots have occurred in West YORKSHIRE
breadsn and provisions lower the arrival
o. immense quantities. American free flour brings 40 I'd
SIS per Dbl Indian corn to 2s less than last adyces
The demand Is principally for the Continent. ll
rameut still hammeTng away Irish Relief
The bill appropriate @ 900 has received the Royal
and goes into instant operation The hours labor in ac
tofesl bill has passed through one reading 80
btgndThe condition Of this unhappy island l. still awful
70 read Of though faod COWS POI abandany An
classes are emgfang and In districts aentnn & pd
to the spring sowing -
France Food still extremely high Baron Rothschid Ia.
appropriated francs TO be used by the "a,
The purchase Of beadsiu In the United for the people
fan and there was any profit in the he
plus was to be devoted to the poor Of tho city ~
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Cheshire County conrt-The action Ira We,herbee n,
Asa Marsh for SANDER which alluded last week oc.
cnPied The Court from "Wednesday morning till Saturday
night The alleged ISLANDERS that Marsh had
Wethebee with burning his own building and also with
burning MaTsis buildings Marsh attempted 10 Justify on
The ground That the charges against Wetefbee we've true
and BY way o. mitigating the damages n he filled in
this defence be offered evidence show that Weiherhee
general character was badtha he had the reputation Of
being an nce nday and al the time reported and
orally believed 10 be- the author Of the fires In
During the progress Of the trial. than fifty witnesses
were examined, and Saturday the argued by
Gen Wilson for the plaintiff aud Mr. Wheeler for the de-
PENDANT end was submitted 10 the Jury under an able
charge from Judge Parker The plaintiff proved the speak
ing OF the words by the defendant but the Jury found The
defendant not guilty the charge relating 10 Weherbee
buildings, and guilty on the charge relating Marshs
buildingsassessng the damages for the latter dol
ars ny the Revised Slsntes the plaintiff also ecoyers
Ten dollars costs while the defendant the
first charge Wilson, Chamberlain and Foster for the plain
tn; Wheeler and Carlton for the Acknowledged Pal
iaHihropist, eM. .bnsiF I
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ORDERS NO. Il.
HeAnauAarsRs Array OF occvPArIos


M Buena Vista, Feb. %, Ie47
i, The Commanding General has the grateful
task of congralnlalinghs troops upon the Brilliant
success which attended their arms in the conflicts
OF the 22d and 23d. Confident in the immense
superiority Of numbers, aud stimulated by the pre-.
sence Of distinguished leader, the Mexican troops
were yet rcpulsed in every attempt to force on,
lines, and finally withdrew with immense loss frcm
the field.
2. The General would express his obligations 10
the officers and men engaged, for the cordial sup.
pori which they rendered throughout the action.
itwAl be his highest pride to bring 10 The notice of
'he Government. the conspicuous gaaniry Of par.
ilcuar officers and cops, whose unwavering sieadi
ness more ulan once saved the fortunes Of The day
He would also express his high satisfaction with
the conduct Of The small command left TO hold Sal
uIlo. Though not so seriously engaged as their
comrades, their services were important and very
eiiceptly rendered. While bestowing this iusl ri.
bne TO The good conduct Of The troops the General
deeply regrets 10 say iha there were not few ex.
cepiions lie trusts that those who fed inploriousIy
TO Buena Vista, aud even TO Saltilo, will seek an
opportunity 10 retrieve their reputation, and 10 EN-.
ulate the bravery Of their comrades who bore the
brnnt Of the battle. aud sustained against fearful
odds the honor oflhe American Gag.
The exullalion Of successis 81 ecked by the heavy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

Ma RfrnrR: The that are in operation under
the late act Of Legsstnr for raising the standard Of
Common Schools deserving the greatest encourage
nent The proper AID thorough education Of children
and youth Of the FIRST mporianee and the project Of en-
institute, Tor the training Of esehe deserving Of high
consideration and patronage.
Our talented County Superintendent, Rev. Mr. Brown,
has jas, closed Of four weeks Of his Institute Of Put,
nry lie has had class Of nearly forty young ladies' from
the towns IN the essery and noherly parts county
And for his untrng ses and ndefaeabIe industry and
PersevefaDee IN HE Iaodabe undertaking, he 10 justly
entitled 70 the gratitude Of the good people OF the county
The rapid and almost progress made in 90 abort
time BY the young sdss under his tuition, has been
matter of surprise well pleasure to all who have
had The opportunity Of wishing the school, The young Ia.
dies arc entitled 10 great credit The progress they had
made in the different branches which they had
was abundan manifest by the prompiness and accuracy
with which they answered all questions put 10 them a, their
very thorough examination, Their style Of reading wa,
superior and elsgant-their hand wrnR neat, and highly
improved Asa whole, they sPPeaed to be class Of young
ades Of superior talent, and requirements well qualified
10 commence their lsudable employment as teacher.
Of oar children sud youth. And II is TO be hoped hev will
receive that encouragement and patronage their merits 40
richly deserve Tbese young ladies' ought receive more
liberal compensation for their services than our Districts
have in many been 10 the habit giving 10 those no,
at all qualified 1t hoped md expected that our School
Committees will duly consider this subject aud afford these
teachers compensation in adequate To their
merits. seNrx
Paiass, gprR 10, 1917. !
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TO Gen. Don Cireiaco Vasouez.
Aqua NugyA. Feb +.

Aqua NuEvA, Feb 25, Ie47.
My Esteemed Friend-'rhe haste with which
sent Oft the last express 10 the government, hin.
dered me from writing to you the news of the deeds
OF arms. We have fought for Two whole days The
enemy awaited us at point called the Narrows.
The battle Of the 23d was particularly bloody on
both Sides but il was impossible take The prin-
cipal position Of the enemy. which is another Their.
mopyle, although we drove him from FIVE positions.
and took two banners and three guns The blood
ran IN torrents and it is calculated thai both armies
lost three or four thousand men in killed and wouu.
ded. Our bayonet charges resulted in the death of
hundreds, but the enemy could not be completely
routed on account OF the strong position he occu-
ped We gave him 10 understand that the Mex-
can soldier can fight braveIy breast to breast. and
without being deferred either by strength Of posi-
ton, or by brokenness Of ground OF by hunger and
thirst, which he suffered with heroic resignation
Inc strength OF the enemy was nine thousand men
and iweny-sS pieces Of artillery.
We have 10 lament the dean OF Col Berra. Ii
Col Anonos, and the commanders Of battalions and
squadrons, Luyanda, Rios. Pena, besides olhel ofi.
GERS Gen. Lombardino, Gen. Angel Guzmau, Col.
Brito, Col. Rocha, 1t Coils GallozC, Monlerdeoca.
Andrade, Jicolercal, Guiana, Basave, Onaie, and
other chiefs and officers are wounded,
lost my horse by gnn-shoi in one or the first
charges. We are destitute Of necessaries for the
wounded, aud therefore charge you to send on
immediately the provisions in your place, so that
they may meet the army, which has done It's duty
and saved the honor Of the national arms God
and Liberty! SANTA ANNA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

Returns have been received from nearly the whole State
and the result may be summed up ss follows:
Elisha Harris (Whig) is elected Governor by handsome
msiority.
Both branehrs Of the Legislature also strongly Wing
Henry Y. cransinn (wbig) 10 reelected To Congres.
in tie Eastern dseL In the Western district there i,
choice The vote is, for Updke (whg) l694 Tharslon
Q.oeof.eol l6aS Arnold (whg) 4O6; Scattering 200.
plurality elects the s-eond trial. wheu wilkins Upde
the regular Wing candidate, will undoubtedly be chosen
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From the New Orleans Bee, March 90.
Later News from the RE Grande.


The Malamoras Flag CONTAINS an eiabornte &C
count Of the battle OF buena VISTA lew Incl
dents oil interest, wnich we 90 not remember 10
have seen elsewhere, are annexed.
On The zoo, AZ early Dawn, Tue battle was re.
newed with great iury The chiel efforts OF the
enemy seemed 10 be directed against the len wing.
composed OF Zen. Woof DIVISION, Zen. Lane he'ng
in command OF the Indiana brigade. Fhe night
was most oDsunate and sauguinary. santa Anna,
from his vastly superior iorce was enabled TO direct
against this part Of our army three or Tour men TO
one. They fought with determined bravery, and
iuliy redeemed their character from the aspersons
heretofore cast upon u. being composed chehy
Of cavalry, they galloped up 10 the very mouths Of
our guns aud cut down or anced the gunners
Ecry man belonging 10 V organs battery was e.
Their killed or wounded. Capt. Bragg seeing THIS,
and tearing that his own guns might be captured,
prepared to take another position. AZ this critical
jnnctnre, when single false move might prove Ia
tai TO the whole army, MAJOR Mansfield OF the En-.
gineer department, spnrred 10 Gen. Taylor and in
formed him Of the contemplated change oil position.
go back instantly" replied Gen. Taylor and
tell him no, 10 move an inch, bu, dose them with
grape and canister" The order was obeyed by
the gallant Bragg as promptly as II was given, aud
his battery instantly voniied forth the nust awful
destruction, The guns being charged with mnsket-
balls and evety species Of death dealing missile
man9Hvcring 10 draw the Mexlcans within reach Of
Our artillery. He made feint of attacking ihen
in force; aud then suddenly retreaiing. deeoyed
them within range OF our light batteries His force
opened to the right aud LETT and the havoc was tre
msndous Six thousand cavalry charged Brage's
battery; when within two hundred wards, every
gun opened upon then cutting lane through
their entire column thirty feet broad. A second
round halted them for moment, aud third prov
cd so destructive that they iied in confusion.
The fighting continued Tor some time after this
but the repulse Of this charge upon the battery
iribu,ed, more than any Thing else, to the victory
The battle lasted for eight long hours without The
slightest intermlsson. The Mexicsns fought with
oil the fury of despair, and left means nnlried to
carry the day. II is thought by many that If their
officers had headed them in the field. The result
would have been different; but these valorous gen
temen, who vaunt loudly when out OF harms
way, took especial care to place their bodies out
of the reach of bullets.
AT the desperate attack on OByans battery,
when the Indiana brigade wsvered and toiiered al
along the line, from the force Of overwhelming
numbers, Maj. Dix, Of the Paymnster's department,
snatched flagstaff from the hands Of its bearer
and rushed to the front Of the brigade. exhor,ing
the men to stard firm. His presence Terminated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

" Our heighbor Of The Democrat says the volunteers
must go forth trusting in Providence They had surely
better trust in something besides the Of
eofOeo editors Bu, the idea that great Creator Of
Kind looks with peculiar favor this business Of robbnv
and numbering mankod is utterly preposierOus He must
regard ust he does all other schemes Of robbery and
murder What moral distinction any hair splitter po;n,
out. between this Mexican war and Thug massacre! Do
they differ in radical ehsrseter in the guilt Of The prime
moserss 10 any other way than stealing diers
from henroost plunderingi
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Tur MAssAcnusrrrs Rrc,nrsr-Two coao.u

THE MAssAeBusErrs REeiMEsr-Two con, panles Of the
Massachusetts Regiment Of volunteers under command
Of Captains Webster and Felt arrived Brpzos on the 18Th
ult, on board the burque Barring a. Brothers They are
said TO have excited the remark Of those in the regular
vice by their martial bearing Lieut. Col Wright, with
four additional companies, arrived the laih Col Ous
ing passed through Mobile the 18th ut en- route for the
seat Of war
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

DEirHUerivE FlRE AT SAKroE's RIvKR.--On Wednosday
gnt last at about O'clock hre discovered the WooIen
Factory owned by Mr. A. Smith af Saxions River VILLAGE IN
sna town supposed to have taken Ia the Picking
me workmen had e the Factory about half
3D. we understand the stock belonged 70 Prosper Mel-
Probable loss about $1,000 and covered by an Insurance.
Hartford Of about HaOO0--ksllolus FalLs GXrefLl =
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From the ". o. Delta, Harcl 81
Later from Vera Cruz.

The ship Oregon, Captain GIidden, came in last
evening; she leh Anton Lizsrdo at II O'Clock on
the 20,h inst While Capt. G. was on Shore on
the 10Th inst. he was informed, by good authority
that General Scott intended TO commence The bonn
bardment Of the city on the next day--ibe ooh
al IL o'clock. He is inclined TO think that he car.
RED this his intention. into execution for, some
three or four hours after he sailed, the repor, Of
heavy guns was distinctly heard on board. II was
believed that they were the American monars; The
guns Of the Castle are not Of a calibre 10 make 50
loud report. A portion Of Gen. Wonhs dirson
had possession Of lime-kiln within 700 yards Of
the city. II was reported, as we have previously
heard, that the citizens were anxious TO surrender.
to avoid an attack but the commandant Of the
Castle warned them against such a course, threat
ening, in case il should be attempted TO turn bis
guns on them, and not cease firing ill he should
leave the city in ashes. The force in the city IS
estimated by our people at i600-that Of the Cas-
lie at 1900
About an hour after the Oregon leh, she met the
U. 8. steamer Mississippi. having Com Perry on
board, bearing in for the feet
A shell had been thrown from the Castle into the
quarters Of one OF Gen. SCOTS aids. II merely IN
tlmated TO him that he was too close 10 be agreea-
ble-so he took the hint, and took up bis position
at more convenient distance, $50 ~
The u. s. squadron before Vera Cruz consisted
Of the steam frigates mississippi and Princeton;
the ffigates Raritan aud Potomac; the slooPs-o-
war 81, Mays. John Adams aud Albany The brig
Porpoise; four bomb vessels and two other steam
efs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

lit I'D Can't. Prestons face ms he extended his hand
for the supposed letter. Old Jacob, who had no
missiye of that character to deliver, but who had
come wholly on his own responsibility, hesitated
what to say While the two parties are thus re-
uordina each other, we will explain the incidents
which had brought them thus unexpectedly togsth-
er. %2o Be ooaeIxded.
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sacrifice Of life which il has cost, embracing man,
officers Of high rank aud rare merit. While the
sympahes of.a grateful country will be given 10
The bereaved families aud friends of those who no.
bly, fell their ius,rious example will remain for the
benefit and admiration Of the army
BY order Of Major General Taylor
w W. s. BLISS, Asst Adj. General
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1nE SCHOOL JorRsAL ASD vEHMoNr AoHicULrunisr IL
the title Of new monhly publication BY Msss Bishop
Tracy at Windsor snd devoted exclusively to Educational
and Agricultural interests Each member will octave
pagesoae half occupied BY each Of The two Departmental
Terms; For copy so cents copies $500 10 copies $500 6
copies $500 greater lumbe IS pet copy The frst
number my be found al Mr. Steens bookstore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

VERMONT AND hAssAenUsrrrs RsILnaAD.--fhe Drsctora
held meeting al Fchbug Monday located the road 10
Vermont line crossing the conaee.ea below
ferry at Nohheld The engineers are engaged survey
ing in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

YALE CoiLEoE.-Judgc nssell, the Wing Governor
elect Of Connseteat has accepted the appointment La
Professor in Yale College in the place Of the late Professor
Tomnshend He is to enter upon his duties the opening
OF the Fall Term ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

Far AT WiILIaHsvILLEwe learn th,t the building oc.
eupied az store and d~eughcuse by Mr. Ward Williams
Vile, was eonramed by FIRE "Wednesday morning. 9Th inst,
together with most Of is and about 500 blnk bills
MI w and family awOke barely escape the flames
Loss 5000 Insured the wndham couniy Mutual for sIao
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

The AsTiREsT ExcrEnESr has again broken out in
Columbia county, New York Several persons have been
beaten and badly injured BY individuals disguised in the
dress Of Indians. afH s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

NJ There are 10 Banks ia New Hampshire On the ls
Of March, they had capital stock Of si7ss5OO specie
si4l,794 90; circulation 81 ,5oe,l29.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

SAN Housrox stated in New Orleans lew days since,
that "old Rough and Ready ct 10 commund cor
PorAls guard I" Sam. Houston and Tom Benton are an
honor to the naonbesdes being very modest men, psrv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-15

NV YoHK MARKEr. Monday, April I2-Wesiesn bands Of
Flour selling al S775 owing the small supply $3.50
81 81 offered for delivery days Corr s n great
demand, Northern yellow readily commanding los cent?
and white 81 NprheB Oats are calling at "a 10 eepsl
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Santa Annals Story.

copy Of the Ma,amoras Flag for March 24lh
has been received at New Orleans Ii contains
two Of Santa Annals letters translated from papers
Of Victoria lie Tamaulipas. They show how com.
Pleie was his discontinue, and how terrible his loss
a, Buena Vista. He repeats the old fasehpod that
we had nine thousand men and tweniy.seyen pieces
Of artillery in The action:
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Ma. +. McIEryRE will be ordained us Pastor Of
The Uniiarsn Church and Society In this village, on
Thunday Of the present week .ssaa Fl1 a
Seiyiees 10 commence At i0i O'Clock, A. NJ,
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Correspondence Of he NJ o. PiecyuHs.
CAMP NEAR VERA CRuz,
March 1910 clock, A. NJ.

1
There Is some talk tina, The heavy guns Of The
squadron win be brought ashore and used in bat
ierng the town and castle. sincerely trust that
the gallau, officers Of the navy may have hand IN
the coming bombardment.
A Mexican bearer OF dispatches was eaughtlast
night while endesyoring 10 pass our lines. lie was
shot al and wounded by one Of Capt Magrrders
men, yet made his escape with the loss OF his bag
of papers Among his documents was an address
TO the Governor Of Jalapa, praying for reinforce
ments and provisions, and setting forth that vera
Cruz has been deserted by the Supreme Govern
ment A lot of proclamaions were also iound in'
viting The "hones," men 10 our army to desert
CAMp BEPoRR Vera CRuz,
March 10, le47
A heavy responsibility rests upon The WA "
partment in not having the ordnance here 10 ous
season, for here are some IL or $4,000 men CON,
plctely paralyzed, as il were, for their essential
arms in the attack upon Vera Cruz. They may
come in by the time those already landed are ~
position. or they may nol--sneh is the position ~
which Gen. Scott now finds himself
Col. Harvey has arrived with his dragons Du'
has lost more than half his horses-here IS ano'ne'
great drawback to the Immediate attack upon 'ne
place. ~
Several vessels are leaving this morning TO land
supplies the other side Of the town, at the camp
of Gen. Twiggs. This will save great deal Of
heavy hauling through the sand hills
Gen Scott ordered congratulaory address
be read 10 our troops. informing them OF old 1aIp.
ary's glorious celebration Of the birthday Of tue
Father Of his country" Gen. Worth then man
aged 70 have correct intelligence Of the battle eou'
veyed Into the city, with the inimaiion iha' W.
should hire salntes Of Joy. Yesterday about noo,
of tunr har. tot ,dar inf