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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Later from Vera Cruz.

CAPTURE OF ALvARADo. -The U. s. sloop Of
War st. Marys arrived at Pensacola, April l3th,
days from Vera Cruz
Lieut. Hunter arrived at Alvarado in the U. S.
steamer Scourge, on the Cd instant and the town
was Immediately surrendered, without show of
resistance. An embassy had been previously
despatched to General Scott, Offering to surren-
der the town, provided he would guarantee the
safety Of the lives and property Of the inhabi.
tants.
The Acalde of Jaapa, with q civic escort,
had also presented himself to Gen. Scott, IN the
capacity of an envoy from the citizens proffering
its surrender and demanding protective force.
This step is said to have been taken in conse-
quence of the retreat of General La Vega, who,
despairiDg Of support from the Government and
people Of Mexico, had abandoned the Puente
Nacona, leading off his forces, said to consist of
1000 men and nine pieces of ca mon, in the d.
rectiOn OF the capital
General Twiggs took up The line of march for
Jal1pa on the 3D. inst, with a column of $500
men.
Col. Bankhead, with the Cd Artillery, would
follow Twigg's column, with large train and
large military force.
When the army is encamped at Jalapa, the
supplies will be landed at Antigua, which is 40
miles nearer 10 Jalapa than to Vera Cruz. The
army was IN excellent health, except some sick
ness of an unimportalt character among the
Pennsylvania Volunteers
The St Marys brought dispatches from Com.
Perry We regret to add, that there are said to
be several cases of sickness among her crew.
The above intelligence is gathered from an
extra of the Mobile Herald to the Tribune, and
from the New Orleans papers Of the 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
1llotrl,rnau & Gtnte 1ollrnal.
n. y. WALTON, JrS., EDITOR.
MIR. CLAY ON THE WAR, &c.

We are pleased to see the following letter
from MIR. Clay, and especially the paragraph OH
the War 1t puts quietus to the absurd carl
caturc of his New Orleans speech, which has
been paradcd in the locofoco newspapers;
ASHLAND, 9Th April, 1S47.
You express your regret on
account of the unexpected issue of the Presi
dental election. | ought to feel none for N.Y.
self, personally. Besides being relieved from
vast responsibility, it furnished the occasion of
the exhibition Of testimonials, and the outpour-
ing of affection from the hearts of my friends
and countrymen, of which had no previous con-
ception that ! ever could be the honored object
Their spontaneous and dsinterested manifesto
tons are worth far more than the Presidency it.
self
For our common country do regret the is.
sue Of the contest. Had it been otherwise, W.
should have preserved the protective polev. an.
der which we had made such rapid and encopro
ging advances the march of Improvement in
our rivers and hnrbors would not have bpen mr..
rested; and, above all, we should have avoided
this unnecessary war of aggression with a neigh
Dor, torn TO pieces by internal dissensions The
brlllaht acheVe[nents, and the glorious aurels
acquired duFing its prosecution, gratifying as
they are to our national pride and character, can
never compensate for the eXceptionable manner
in which it was begun, the brave and patriotic
lives which have been sacrificed, and the fearful
issues which, tremble in contemplating, NAV
grow out OF It's termination. But have not now
u heart to dwell on this mournful theme turn
from it with hope and dutiful submission to Him,
whose no doub: wise but inscrutabe dispense
lion has permitted this awful calamity 10 visit
our beloved country
pray you, my dear sir, to accept the assuran-
ces OF my gratitude for the kind manner in which
you have executed the duty toward me, assigned
to you by the Wings of Auburn and of my be-
ing, with perfect esteem End regard
Your friend and ob't servant,
II. CLAY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Public Demonstration.

The Wings Of Philadelphia assembled on the
10th inst. in mass meeting at independence
Square, in honor of the gallant conduct Of Gen
erals Scott and Taylor and the troops under their
command Ion. JOHN SARGfANT presiding. In
the course Of an eloquent speech Mr.. s. said,-
"Thus, in eleven mouths General Taylor has
become an historical character; and with an I'M
conscious modesty, he has, with his sword and
his pen, written his own history that it forms
one of the brightest episodes in the annals of the
United States"
The following resolution, nominating Gen.
Taylor for the Presidency, was adopted by &C
clOmatlon;
ReSolred, That VIC dc commend him TO the ia
vorable consideration and cordial support of our
fellow countrymen and in the name ofthe Dem
ocratic Wing citizens Of the city and county OF
Philadelphia, do name ard nominate him (Gen.
Taylor as the candidate OF the great Democrat
ic Wing party of the United States for the Pres
idency Of these United States, and avow our de-
termination to submit and support his name and
his claims for tho approval OF our Democratic
Wing brethren Of the Union, in national Con
vention hereafter to be assembled.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Washington County Teachers
Institute,

The catalogue Of the first session shows 70
ladies and 0 gentlemen-tota SO; Rev. e. J,
Scott, President, Zalmon Richards, NJ. A., Prin
cpal-lecturers Rev. f. ]. Scott, Zamon Rich
ards, Rev. Eli Balou, Orin Smith, MD, Hon.
d. P. Thompson, M. NJ. Colblrn, NJ. A. This
was the first experiment in this county, and was
highly satisfactory as the following shows:
At meeting of the citizens of Berlin, holden
at the Chapel, April 90, ls47, Hon. Surrr1ELp
HAYWARD JR being called to the Chair, and i.
Edward Bosworth appointed Secretary, the fol.
lowing resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
ReSolUe1 That we have witnessed. with oocp.
liar satisfaction, the operations of the G\Vash
lngton County Teachers Institute" now being
held ID inns place, under the management of Rev.
f. D. SCOTT, County Superintendent of Common
schools ana HALMoN RIcHARDs, ESQ.,, an expe-
renced teacher from New York, and checrfully
pear testimony to the ability, fidelity and success
WIN WITCH they have impaired instruction to the
meT'bers Of the Institute.
Resolred, That the attention, diligence, and
general department of the pupils, deserve our
highest commendntion
Resolved, That we have entire confidence in
the usefulness Of Teachers Institutes, conduc-
ted, as this has been, with strict regard to the
intellectual culture of youth and hope the time
is not far distant when all among us, who engage
as teachers, shall enjoy such facilities to qualify
them for the interesting employment.
I6S0tred, That the course of public lectures
delivered during the session of this Institute, has
been interesting and instructive, and we tender
our thanks to the gentlemen who have delivered
them.
ResolUed, That these proceedings, signed by
the Chairman and Secretary, be published in the
county newspapers, and also a copy of them be
presented to the Teachers of the institute.
SHEFFIELD HAYWARD, JR., Chairman.
J. Edward Bosworh, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Magnetic Telegraph Report to New York.

PHILADELPHIA, April %, lS47.
Lieut.. Gray, from California, has arrived in
this city, on his way to Washington, with des-
patches. He reports that on the 9Th of January,
Commodore Stockton and General Kearney, with
force of 500 men, met the enemy's artillery and
Dragons at San Gabriel, under Gen. Flores,
numbering 700 or 800 men. severe contest
ensued, but the Americans charged the battery
with spirit, and captured it. with considerable
loss to the enemy.
The conflict was renewed at Mesa, on the fol-
lowing day, when the Mexcans directed their
principal attack against our seamen who were
armed with boarding pixies and cutlasses; but
our men gallantly repealed them, after severe
contest. The Mexican lines being broken and
in disorder, they were charged by our mounted
rlfemen with great success, the enemy suffering
severely, which gained decided victory for
our arms
We lost sixteen, killed and wounded. Lieut..
Rowan, who was slightly wounded, was the only
officer at all injured.
After this disc omfture, General Flores wanted
to negotiate, but Commodore Stockton refused,
and threatened to shoot him as rebel, where
upon Flores Ciscreety surrendered to Col. FIRE.
mont promising fidelity and obedience to the A
merican authorities Of that place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

ANOTHER IRISH TRAGEDY AT SHARoN-ONE
MAN KILLED.-On Sunday night last three Irish
men went to the house of another by the name
of jeremiah Lucy, who kept boarding house,
about 10 o'clock, and demanded admittance I'M
der the pretence of lighting their pipes. Lucy at
first refused to let them come IN, alleging that it
was time they were at home, but after some al
lercatlon they were admitted, where they staid
awhile, but having been drinking, they become
troublesome and Lucy insisted upon their going
home and at last succeeded in getting them out,
and followed them out OF doors, where a scuffle
ensued and in the ARRAY, Lucy received blow
from an axe which proved fatal, and he died a.
bout O'clock the next morning.
The three heroes who had thus come off vic
torious, went to work in the pit as usual on Mon
10y morning, but on hearing the fatal result of
the battle, Immediately eloped Two OF them
were arrested during the afternoon about mile
from this village, and on Tuesday were taken to
Sharon and examined before Il justice, bound up
to take their trial at the County Court and are
now lodged in jail. The other by the name OF
DAILY, has notyet been arrested.-Voodstock. uer-
curry, 23d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Worcester's Dictionary.

A Universal and Critical Dictionary OF the Eng
lish Language, TO which are added Walkers
Key to the pronunciation of Classical and
Scripture proper names, much enlarged and
improved and a pronouncng vocabulary of
modern geographical names: by JOSEPH f.
WoRcLsrER-B Boston, Wilkins Carter 81 Co.,
1916
This is large octave of $50 pages, beautiful
~ printed to which are prefXed seventy pages,
treating of
/. Principles of Pronunciation;
9. Orthographyi
3. English Grammar;
4. Origin, formation and eymology ofthe Eng
lish Language;
5. Archasms, Provinciaisnls, and American
isms; and
g. History of English LeSicography.
In 1897 Mr.. Worcester edited an American
edition of Todd's Johnson, with Walkers pro-
nouncing dictionary combined, and from that
time until the present his attention has been Civ
en- to this branch Of literary labor. Within this
period of twenty years he has made the octave
abrdgment of Webster's American Dictionary,
explanatory Dictionary the English Language
and Elementary Dictionary Tor common schools
-all of which have commanded fair share OF
public favor By these labU1S he has been ADM
rally fitted for the work before US, wSlch, take
it all in ALL is undoubtedly the best Dictionary Of
the English Language eXtant. lie has added
$1,000 words not found in Todd's Johnson, con
sisting mainly OF such as relate to the arts and
sciences, and which are defined anew. In this
particular, the Dictionary will be peculiarly ser
viceable to students and general readers: indeed
without it, or other authorities seldom found il
private libraries even the popular scientific works
of the day are little better than sealed books tc
the mass of readers. The verbs also are con
jugated, and the preterits and perfect partcipes
Of the irregular verbs are inserted'in tier alpha
belicol order. In pronunciation, Walkers sys
TEN, which has been the generally accepted stan
dard in this country, is the basis adopted by Mr.
Worcester but in disputed cases the various
authorities are cited so as to give the inquirer
all the information desirable. We observe also
in this department TINT an improved system o.
sshtion has been adopted, so as to give accu.
rately the sounds of letters, and the accent Of
syables-thua obvatng the necessity of baiba
rously respelling the words according to sound
and supplying direction as to accent which
spelling and the mere division Of syllubles can
not give. In short, this Dictionary seems to con
tain all that is desirable for students and for tn
general use of others, in form as comprehen
eive as possible, and at price which brings
within the reach Of all who require such worl
We commend it particularly to professional mel
to superintendents of schools and teachers, bacl
ed by some of the highest authorities IN tn
country, such as the North American Review
the Christian Examiner, and the Christian RI
view.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
VIR GINA ELECTION,

lst Congressional District Doubtful.
2d-Doubtful.
3D.
4th-lrving, Wing gain. probably.
5th- Goggin, Wing gain, probably.
Gth-John M. Bolts, Wing gain, 600 maj
7th-Bailey Loco.
9Th Beale, Loco.
9th -
10lh-Bedinger, Loco.
Bolts triumph is peculiarly gratifying: he
openly avowed himself against the annexation of
new territory, and the Slavocrats did their best
to defeat him.
The House of Delegates is probably Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

The United States engage to adjust all dis
putes about old claims-we give the remainder
of the sentence in Spanish [por eI teritorio CO.
dido por tierrdS duedaS erhdngtros, Sci
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 trca-
ty of peace.-.N o. Plcaytne AprH 10.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
NEW MEXICO.

Mr.. Boggs, of independence, arrived in town
yesterday on the Amelia. Sante Fe dates
had been received as late as the 2Sth of Feb.
Our correspondent gives much larger return
of the killed and wounded among our men than
was published in the Santa Fe Extra In his
second attack on Peubla Col. Price killed two
hundred Mexicans and Indians, his own loss be.
ing, killed and wounded, eighty. Col. P. had
two or three of the leaders Of the rebellion shot.
81. Louis Reuedle, 10th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION. A correspondent
of the Mobile Herald relates the particulars OF
the boiler of Mltchell's cotton press at Apalac
nicola. lie says
The explosion of the boiler was so great as to
entirely destroy the building in which it was sit
uated, passing through the roof, and over an en-
tire square of buildings, and falling at least 600
feet distant from where it was placed before the
explosion. 1t occurred while the hands attached
to the press were at breakfast. One white man
who was near the press at the time of the eXplo-
sion, was severely wounded, but is not consider
ed dangerously SO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

LATER FROM THE BRAZOs.

The steamship Telegraph, Capt. Aud, arrived
yesterday from the Brozos, having sailed the eve.
ming of the 9th.
General Taylor did not get up with Urea, and
of course there was no action. Still there were
rumors TO that effect all along the Rio Grande,
and one was compelled to note them. -.NetO Or,
leans Picalu,e .9Dyil H.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

To The poiteness of an officer of the army
here we are indebted for the perusa Of a letter
from an officer in camp at Buena Vista, dated
18th inst. The letter assures US that all was
que.-that the wounded were mending fast, and
gives the soul-inspiring information, that, accor-
ding TO Instructions from Gen. Taylor before
leaving, upwards of forty mule loads of provis-
ions had been sent from our camp to Incarnation,
for the use of the wounded Mexicans who were
in the hospital there and starving from hunger.
The humanity of such an act is beyond all praise.
Great as is the glory which Gen. Taylor has ac-
quired by a succession of splendid victories over
the Mexicans, all he has gained in this way sinks
into nsignfcance compared with the humanity
which he has always shown to fallen enemy.
Next 10 Washington, his deeds will shine the
brightest on the page of his country's history.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

n~5sTbe Columbian Magazme for May has two
splendid engrayings-a portrait Of Schiller, and
Hurst Castle and Lament on the death OF
Major Ringgold. Gody's Lady'S Book Is unu'
sually rich in Illustrations, having no less than
twenty FOUR Yankee Doodle has commenced
a new volume, richer than ever in fun-Morrls
g. Wilis's Home Journal and the .4ngiO-.4meri'
...- r.o,L rubti,bed I'm Nav York have both en-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

o. The President sent Gen. Taylor to Mex
leo 10 "Conquer a Peace" Fearing that this
might be done too easily, the President wrote a
passport, which rendered it necessary that the old
Soldier must first conquer Santa Anna. lie will
now Conquer Peace" and then tie People
may respectfully request him to come home and
conquer the nstigator of the war!-B.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

o. Polk plunged the country into war to
promote slavery and his own ambition. 1t will
result IN the glory Of the American Arms and
the election of Wing President. Hamnn was
hung upon the gallows which he erected for Nor.
decai the Jew.-U.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

~ There are a few loco f5co editors still dis
posed to accuse the Wings of aifording aid and
comfort to the enemy" Gen. Taylor is Wing
and if the enemy" can extract any "comfort''
from the thrashing he gave them at Buena Vista,
we have no doubt the donor is ready to double
the dose ID.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

O. While General Taylor was charging up
on Santa Anna " in 'front.'" Polk was firing at
General Taylor 4" in the rear;" and while the Old
Hero, as Major-General, was gathering laurels
for his country at Buena Vista, the Locofocos in
Washington were plotting to make Benton Gen
eral-n-Chef But he irumphed; and Santa An
ma and Polk were whipped Benton remains a
civilian at Washington, and Santa Anna has fled
to San Luis Potosi.--.4lbany Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
Iowa.

There has been an election of State Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, and returns from
II counties stand as follows:
Wing majority 723
Loco majority in 'iG $50
Wing gain 1862
The State has undoubtedly gone for the Wings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

FIRE IN HARTLAND.-Fhe dwelling house
and out buildings belonging to Mr. Burget Of
Hartland, together with some furniture, clothing,
&C., was totally consumed by fire on Sunday
last. The fire we understand was communica-
ted by falling upon the shingles while the Chin
ney was burning out. Loss estimated at eight
or nine hundred dollars - insured for four hun.
dred but not in the Windsor County Mutual
as stated in the Age.-Iuercuy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29
The Primary School Song Book

The Primary School Song Book
The Song Book of the School Room-by Lowell
Mason and George James Webb: Boston,
Wilkins, Carter &c.
Two books admirably adapted to the lnstruc-
lion of children in vocal Musician requirement
delightful and highly sanitary to the young. We
are happy to observe that music is becoming bet
ter appreciated by school teachers, and has been
introduced into several of the Institutes in Yer
mont The books above-named are just the thing
for use in schools, as well as al home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

EUGENE CLIFFoRD.-The man who has been
:. -..litnrn nnnfinnlnnnl I'm Tho Sinin nrisnn az
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

o. John Sheppard, the last survivor of Brad
docks Defeat in l755, died recently at Chestnut
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-29

O. It is remarkable that among the brave of.
fcers who fe! at Buena Vista there are two
Wings to one Democrat, and of three officers
connected with Henry Clay (his son, Col Hard
in and c. NJ. Clay two have been killed and the
third was prisoner Uatchman.
SIT is little remarkable" that few Vermont
"whigs" do not initiate the example of "the
brave officers who fought at Buena VISTA!
Patriot
1t is much more remarkable that of all the 10
cofoco editors in Vermont, whose pretended pat
riotism has now been IN active eifervescence for
year, only one has offered his services to the
President, and he hunkcd the moment his offer
was accepted. Major, since your man has be-
come donkey, suppose you go yourself
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18
REPORT or SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

TREAsynY DEPARTMENT, December s, ls47.
In obedience to law, the following report is re-
spectully submitted
The Receipts and Expenditures for the fiscal
year ending on the 30th June, S47, were
From customs ....................S2 S23, 74zs64 GO
From puhiIc lands. 2,49s,3oo 70
From miscellaneous sources. lOO,5IO 5l
From ayas of Treasury notes and loans 25679, 1919 As
Total receipts S52 OPS, ,9s9 81
Add balance in Treasury July /, 1885,. 9l26,439 0s
Total means. S6l l52, ,42S 80
The expenditures during the period were 59i5l77 65
Leaving balance in Treasury July |, ls47 25 25
The estimated Receipts and Expenditures for
the fiscal year ending 30th June, ls4S, are
RECEIPTS, viz
From CUSTOMS ls quarter by actual sll lO6,257 Al
From CUSTOMS I'd, 80, and 4th quarters, r..
estimated OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l9,s93,142 o9
S3l, 100000 90
From sales of public lands. .......... 3,5OO,000 90
From miscellaneous sources .......... 100000 90
81, 900, 900 90
From avas Of Treasury notes and loans 62s5, ,2o4 SIS
4llS5,294 SIS
Add balance in Treasury July ], ls47... l7Ol,25l 25
Total means, as estimated .S42, 1885, ,545 so
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

nne o. communication between Columbia and Charles
lon y. ~ ny Toe Magnetic Telegraph completed and
put into operation on Wednesday week
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

lhr'y-iour hands in the saughtering establishment o
Messrs Hand Pauison, at Cincinnati killed and dressed,
in three successive days last week, 1924 hogs
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18
EXPENDITURES, Viz

EXPENDITURES, Viz .
The actual expenditures for lst quarter end
ing September 80, Is47, were. ....
The estimated expenditures for the public
service during the other three quarters,
from October /, ls47, to June 80, ls4s,
are
Civil list, foreign intercourse,
and miscellaneous. SIS, 4S6, $50 ~
Army proper, including vo-
lunteers. ...ls, ,oso,s65 So
Fortiiications, ordnance, arm
ing militia, &c. !. -. 2,O36, ,446 so
Indian department ... 1890, eco 26
Pensions !. ............. 1908, 523 sc
Naval establishment ... 10, PAL ,072 Az
Interest on public debt and
Treasury notes. .... 1880, SIT ls
Treasury notes outstanding
and payable when presented 267, l39 81
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

The Expenditures during the same period, as
estimated by the several Departments of State,
Treasury, War, Navy, and Postmaster General, are
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

S55,644 941 ~
Deduct means remaining applicable to ser
vice Of fiscal year ending June 80, ls49.. $40 $50
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18
s5s,6l5,6 $50 OF

Excess of expenditures means July /,
1913. .~-....... $40, ,729, ia II