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From the Sun of Anahuac, Vera Cruz, Sept. 1.
Huzzah! Huzzah!i Huzzah =!
GREAT VICTORY
$4,000 MEXICANS f
DEFEATED by 1000 AMERICANS
Our Army again covered with Glory

The English Courier has just arrived
and the news--N EWS we SAYS, that
General Santa Anna and thirty thou
sand men have been defeated! whip
ped!! and completely routed!!!
Our troops engaged those OF the ene-
my about three miles fran the capital
Of Mexico, where they were strongly
entrenched. After combat of TWO
HOURS, they (he enemy were put
to fight!!!! .
The enemy's force amounted to
THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND D MEN! 4!
and our force TO not more than SEVEN
THOUSAND!!!!! as 1aw
Three more cheers for the American
Army: HUzzAB! HUzzAH!! HuzzAH!!!
The enemy's forces were driven to
the gates Of the city Of Mexico by our
seven thousand men at the point Of the
bayon 4 U la3e st 81
Four Commissioners were sent to
Gen. Scott from the city Of Mexico.
The following very interesting ex-
tract Of a letter received in Washing
ton, and published in the Union, gives
an account of the recent battles.
"TAcUBAyA, Tin full view of the City}
''l12 of Mexico,) August "a, 1s47.
"The army lett Puebla on the 8tb Of
this month, and, aflera few days march,
reached ,Ayoila, Immediately on the
margin of the valley, Of Mexico. Be-
tween this place and the city, about.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-09-25

I'Ets oIhCy HiuJ't'ty ttVi oHVttu pNNl
MIR. Patton was, | believe, 78. Ye
latter having submitted his claims to III,
decision of Convention, Mr.. Patlor
bolts, and charges that there was fraud
nlent voting at the township meetings
but the truth of that charge was neve
esta stablished-although the proof ha.
been called for time and again. ! have
no evidence that any votes were cas-
for either Mr.. Yockey or Mr.. Patton
by persons not entitled TO vote, or tina
there was a sufficient number of suct
persons voted for Mr.. Yockey, which
if deducted, would change the result
The man who believes that there was
believes without evidence. Every De-
mocrat, who desires the success Of his
party, knows that the Convention oil
l845 was conducted as fairly and hon.
estly as any Convention ever held in
the county. Those who are labonng
to break down the Democratic party
say otherwise, without believing what
they say.
AS ! have before said, after Mr.. Pat.
ton was fairly and honestly beaten in
Convention, he boiled and declared
himself a candidate in opposition to the
Democratic nominee. He united with
the wings IN order to defeat Mr.. Yost
for Representative and Mr.. Yockey
for Sheriff; and it is generally believed
that he not only electioneered for Mr..
Hunter in opposition to Mr.. Yost, but
voted for him. But thanks to the De-
mocracy, neither Mr.. Hunter nor Mr..
Patton were elected. But by an un-
fortunate circumstance, (Mr. Yockey's
ineligibiIity,j Mr.. Patton succeeded to
the Sheriflalty; and now he comes be-
fore the people and claims to be elect
ed on the ground that it is usual TO
elect candidates for two terms. He
claim the suflrages of the Democrat
ic party, after refusing to abide the
decision of the Convention and running
against its nominee! He claim to be
elected on the ground that it is usual 10
bestow the office two terms, when in
fact he was neper elected by the people
one term!! An honorable man, after
being twice beaten, would not have ac.
cepted the office, even after his oppo-
nent had been declared Ineligible
But not so with Mr.. Patton; instead of
that, he now claims to be re-eiecied!-
Re. elected, forsoolh- when he was ne.
yer elected by the people once!
Mr.. Patton declared himself a candi.
late this fall, independent Of Democrat
C organization, and independent Of a
county convention, thereby preventing
me from being held by the party-no
ind OF persuasion has been able 10 in
luce him 10 agree to submit his claims
o Convention; but to the contrary,
lie expressed his determination to be a
Convention or no Convention
there by making himselfthe instrument
f the whig party 10 defeat all organi-
alton. Such, fellow citizens. is Mr..
'atton, the anti-convention candidate
Or Sheriff. Will you support a man
Who is determined TO be in Office or
'reak down the Democratic party?
hink not. ...
All have to say, in conclusion, is, if
Nr. Patton seeks the downfall of the
Democracy in this county. and to he "A
candidate independent of Democratic
organization, that the party will e, him
un independent Of their Uotes.
ORGANIZATION.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-09-25

WRIGHr's INDIAN VEGETABLE PILLs.-We
believe this medicine is equal to the best of the
prepared remedies OF the day, and very deservedly
commands great sale. The Messrs, Davenpcrts
are agents for this place.
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PEACE!-We are informed that our contem-
poraries OF La Patra have late news from the city
of Mexico. to the effect that ARTICLES Of peace had
been signed By Mr., Trist and the .Merican COM
missioners. o. Delta, Sept. 9.
{ The above report does not seem to be generally
credited by our exchanges
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gJ- The Baltimore Sun says: "The Democrats
have apparently carried the election in Maine
"horse, foot, and dragoon" n"-goveInpr, legisla-
ture, congressman and a.l-leavng the congress
sional delegation as heretofore: whig. and de-
mocrats." stu- 4-4e a
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CALAIS, Sept. II, ls47.

Nhbh'Sf ONPs'
VIM. Tracy, Esq.
ge SlR--l received your
favor Of the 10th, and am bound to ac-
kno wledge my gratitude TO you, as well
as to my numerous Democratic friends
Of Western Monroe, for the expression
Of confidence ] find, not only in your
letter, but also in The article alluded TO;
and while J tender 10 you and them my
grateful thanks, permit me 10 remark,
that if elected it shall be my highest
ambition to discharge the duties oil that
station as near right as can, and by
an upright course, and close adherence
to. Democratic principles, to render
myself worthy your confidence and
support.
Very Respectfully Yours. &c.
JAMES M. STOUT.
WM. TRACY, Esq.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-09-25
UNION IT,, Sept. 10, 1847.
Mr.. James NJ. Stout.

ON'cP' 'T's w P'.'O, Aoa.
Mr.. James NJ. Stout.
SIR-Enclosed
you will find an article for publication
signed by a number Of the hard 6sted
and stout-hearted Democracy Of the
West part of Monroe, showing some
of the claims Of the west to the Rep
resentative. We have unitedly a.
greed upon you as the man of our
choice, placing implicit confidence in
your ability and fidelity to the Demo.
cratic cause, and Of course to our COM
mon country. The article might have
been signed by several hundred more
if thought necessary to circulate il
in the various townships, but the
above will give the East and the Centre
to understand that we are determined
to give you our undivided support.
Yours with respect,
VIM. TRACY.
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Keep it Before the People,

Th,t the Wings hold Conventions in every
county in the State, in which they have majority,
or even an equality, or near it. The Whig outcry
against Conventions is all humbug and hypocrisy.
Mr.. Hunter, the Wing candidate for Senator, is
the nominee Of Whig caucus.
II the simple question were put to the people OF
Monroe. will you vote for Wing United States
Senator! The answer would be 300 majority in
the negative. Or should the question be, will
you vote for Wing principles' there would be
the same majority against such proposition
Now 1t is easy to see that by voting for Mr.. Hun.
ter, whig United States Senator and whig prin.
'cpies are almost directly voted for. Because Mr..
Hunter, il elected, would support both.
Keep it Before the People,
That the Democrats are opposed to the Plunder
system. which has emptied our State Treasury,
and seven-folded our State taxes, and that there
fore they should vote for good, honest body Of
Treasury Guards in the Senate and House
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-09-25

| Democrat and def
Sene ca Township.
Robt. Carpenter, $
| Mich. u. Atkinson
Richard Clegg
Jon. r. Cooper
Joseph Betty
J oseph Garrett
James S Prior
George Windham
F. d. Stephen
William Johnson
R. ID. Stephen
John Taylor
Purnell Reynolds
Thad. S. Cleyelant
John H. Daily
R. w. Pitt
James Wells
Thomas Stephen
William Harper
Jacob Kigar
Reason Carpenter
Josiah Massie
Garland Rucker
Daniel Thatcher
Val. Stephens
Samuel CIagg
e. bradford
Henry Snider
Union Township.
Arthur Morrison
VIM. Tracy. "
Henry Enochs
Jonathan King
John Gorfey
John Clevengef
John Stretchberry
Enoch Truax
Andrew Morrison
Obed A ckley
David Lincecome
George Gibson
Nicholas Hendry
John Bryon
Amb. Thompson
Martin Beatty
Daniel Moore
Joshua Anderson
Squire McCann
J Ohm Fuller
Jesse Powell
Simon Archer
James Mcclure
Jesse Kole
Enoch Enochs
Vincent Enochs
Samuel Anderson
John Casner
] Jesse Cole
Isaac H. Cramle,t
VIM. Cosner
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we need but name our man, and the
Democracy Of the East and Centre
will unite with us; and il so, success ls
whereas defeat will follow di.
vision and confusion.
We, the Undersigned, Democraiic
voters Of Western Monroe, in view Of
the above facts, would cheerfully JON
in presenting to the favorable consider
alton of the Democracy OF the Banner
County, the name Of our fellow citizen,
JAMES M. STOUT, and would re-
spectfulIy ask the Democracy OF East
ern and Central Monroe 10 unite with
US in his. support. Feeling confident
of the justice Of our claim, and also
feeling confident that our fellow Demo
Gratis Of Monroe will respond 10 il, We
are certain Of succeeding N eIeciing a
Democrat and defeating the Whig.
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eating the Wing.
J ohm Keller
r Hamilton Cant
n Daniel Devall
Eli Lanam
Joseph A mick
Ferdinand Moore
VIM. Lanam
Robert Boyd
Samuel Millslagle
Henry Cowen
r, Dav'd r.m no'..aS
aa',,us' an"n p..asa S,a,s, :.
james Lawam
Il
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Joshua Brown
William Hnlyer
John =. Harris
John Wickham
A. Wickham
John Smith
Franklin Township.
John Bevans
John } Johnston, sr'
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Total, $lS7 IL $3.50 ~
Here, citizens of Monroe, you have specimen
of the operations of the new Uhig tax law-pass-
ed by the party to which Mr. Hunter belongs, and
whose candidate he now is, for Senator. Can you
vote for him, On these thirty-six tracts of land
the taxes are increased TWO AND A HALF
TIMES nearly.
Centre township is charged with tax on land this
year, amounting to the sum of $l545 40
The tax on the land in the same town.
ship for 1874, was only lls6 do
Increase of tax on farmers 3ss 94
Now let us seehow the new tax law operates on
people who live in towns.
The real property of the town of Woods6ed raid
for the wear 1874 the sum of 1862 O6
This wear it is taxed but 2ls 81
Decrease on town property ~ Oo
The land in Sunsbury township is charged this
wear with a tax of $Iol2 23
The tax on the same land for 1874 was 536 81
Increase, almost double AS SO
Suppose merchant or money lender returned
capital of $4,000 for taxation in lS44-on that
he paid at levy of ls mills, (Which was about
the average,) tax of $54 90
Now suppose he returned the same amount
for the year ls47-he would only pay
thereon, at levy of mills, (Which is
now about the average) a tax of 81 90
Decrease 33 90
Farmers, do you not see that the law is intended
TO benefit merchants, speculators and trnpeople.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-07

G7 As it often happens, our Pittsburgh
paper of Monday has not reached US in
time. We have had the reading Of the
Gazette, however, which contains news
from Vera Cruz to the l7th, up to which
time, neither the city nor the Castle had
been taken. Many Mexicans had been shot
for proposing q capitulation. The large
guns had not landed in consequence of the
roughness Of the weather, and the lombard.
ment had been postponed. A constant but
unsuccessful fire had been kept up from
the castle and city. News of Gen. Taylor's
great victory had arrived and occasioned
immense rejoicing. Gen. Taylor reached
Cerralvo with 1000 horse and made hot
pursuit for Urea, who had retired towards
Victoria upon the approach of Gen. Taylor.
Santa Anna retired to San Louis Potosi and
made ON effort to collect more forces. The
line of communication was open from A.
qua Nueva TO Brazos. @ tgts .ss.
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Official Dispatches.

Philadelphia, 81 o'clk. P. M. April 2.
Official dispatches from Gen. Taylor
have been received at Washington. sent by
the hands Of Lieut.. Crittenden. He left
Gen. Taylor at Ague Nueva on the 7th of
March. He came with an escort of $50
men, commanded by Major Giddings with
l3O empty wagons in company.
Near Seralvo he discovered Gen Urea
,witha force under him 1900 strong. He
gave battle and repulsed him after a noble
Over fifteen men and forty wagons were
destroyed by fire.
The teamsters werc unwilling to proceed
unless provided with stronger escort.
Lieut.. Crittendea was detained six days
at Ceralvo, when Col. Curtis arrived from
Camargo with a body Of troops. Howev-
Ter, he was too late to attack Urea, who
fled, having heard Of Santa Annals retreat.
Our reporter says we must wait until all
the official dispatches are received. They
are short, modest and characteristic.
Gen. Taylor sends full list Of the kill
ed and wounded. The enemy met an en-
tire defeat; and are now cleared out of the
valley of the Rio Grande. f..
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ders of the Two Armies. Taylor, at tn,
last accounts, maintained his position
undisturbed.
Taylor had the promise Of Santa Ann,
thai he would get back Cassius M. Clay,
and he had Mexican prisoners enough 70
command and make the exchange The
prisoners were afterwards ordered to Be
exchanged, including Clay and all under
his command.
In the battle Gen. Wool greatly disLin.
guished himself His officers and men
fought like heroes.
After the battle, Gen. Taylor demanded
Of Santa Anna that he should Immediately
surrender. This was declined, and Taylor
himself was called up to surrender. Lieut.
Crittenden took back the answer, and said
TO Santa Anna for his General, .GEN-
ERAL TAYLOR WILL NEVER SUR
RENDER!! ="
Santa Annals Adjutant General was
afterwards captured and an exchange made.
On the Oath and 25th General Taylor
occupied his command and position unmoI
Tested and without any show Of opposition.
Colonel Morgan, for whose safety 50
much anxiety, has been felt, cut his way
through The enemy, and arrived safely at
Monterey. He is softhe I'd Ohio Volunteers,
The Mexicans were in possessioI s6e
Cefalvo, China, Mier, and all. the toskacll !
between Camargo and Monterey. M ~
THE KILLED. 4 .8
Among the Killed were Lieuts. Moore,
M'Nulty Of Miss, Colonel YellAnd Gait.
Porter of Arkansas.
Adjutant Vaughn, Col. M'Kee. Henry
Clay, Jr., Captains Moore and Mills, all
these Of Kentucky. s
Captains Skinner, Walker, Fagkatt, ant
It, Parr of Indiana. ....' -...rs %
Colonel Harding, Captain Zabriskie aff
Woodman, and Its. Hazleton, Brunton
Fletcher, Ferguson, Rollins, Barlhson,
Atherton and Price. The above all killed
WOUNDED. z
Colonel Jefferson Davis, Aid-de- -Caml
Of Gen. Taylor. "aa'
Gen. Lane, and numerous others.
Every Volunteer Colonel but one wa
either killed or wounded. ad ! n
The slaughter among the Mexican off
GERS was immense, and also among the men
Gen. I'aylor,s official dispatches were
intercepted.
All safe and quiet at Brazost
No later news from Vera Cruz.
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, FROM MEXICO.
From The Pittsburgh Journal, Extra MsrcL 30
.-ua RU MORS OF BATTLES |!
f,ssa ny TELEGRAPH.
Monday Afternoon, March 20.

-ist rs ftN'' BY TELEORAPHs
Monday Afternoon, March 20.
Brazos dates to the 10th, and Oamargo
to tho 9th, have, been received at Now
Orleans. They are Of great Importance,
bringing intelligence OF protracted and
bloody struggles between tho armies Of.
Taylor and Santa Anna. 81 t.,.i 8,. tis
General Taylor was attacked in his po-
sition at Aqua Nueva, by the -Mexlcans
under Santa Anna. After a very sharp
action, Gen. TAYLOR commenced his re-
treat towards Saltillo. lie arrived at the
latter place in safety, when he was again
at.ackd and an obstinate engagement en-
saod. .,, 4. o4.l..t larra .. ls7
The combat was carried on in the streets
oflhc town with great slaughter, until at
last the Mexicans wero repulsed. and Gen.
Taylor Recommended his long and peril
ous march upon Monterey. pursued by the
Mexicans in strong force. ;. ia9p3i 81
Before abandoning .Sallillo, tho Ameri-
can general was forced to spike six pieces
ofartillery, WHICH, with 10000 rations.loll
into the hands Of tho enemy. a1psa n.~e
After af retreat conducted with great
skill and courage, Gen. Taylor succeeded
in sheltering his comlpand in Monterey.
Here Santa Anna declined attacking
him Reinforced by the troops in the
town however, Taylor sailed out, and as
sailed Santa Anna in his turn; and tho
battle was, renewed. iia.Et. = aru
,Aliera stubborn resistance, Santa Anna
was forcedto rotreat--retiring before Gen
sral Taylor a distance of eighteen miles
On the Salillo ,Road. nfapf. asaHigtii
Gen. fTaylof ordored immediate pursuit.
to be made with a battery of flying artille
~, and several s1uadrons of dragons.
These troops assaiIed the 4 Mexicans crea
ting Immense havock: our dragons charg
ing over piles ofdead lhreedeep 4lG
4TAtthe latest advices. Gen. Santa Anna
was ebdeavoring to rally his troops for an
otber desperate assault upon the American
forces. sre E $40 n. aa
Tho Mexican loss in these repeated bat
ties is reported at 5000 men Our loss
though heavy orsiheInumbetof troops en-
gagged, is but aglittieoser one Gitll Of thi
nl,nber--being 100 pen.@ ss
Ian. Urea with 5000 Mexican cavalr
has thrown. hilnsclf In tile rear Of Gen
Taylor batwoen Monterey and Camarge
fprs ssthe purpose Of preventing reinforce
nsnts and supplies from coming to his tit
sGea Tsylor u cosfidensof being abl
1gas4yss nov 5ss! 8sysH a8l ysa9
4 t.4es dg
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TO tell YOU about marrying him. But it is
100 bad that should suffer in this way for
gsnr heedlessness."
Alice felt the tears springing into her
eyes at the mention Of her father, but she
choked them back, and meekly replied
that she was sorry that she could not con-
sistently gratify, her mother on the subject
OF matrimony. 'sBut do not regrct, moth
er, tho course then pursued, only 80 far
as you are concerned" She continued,
II could never have made tho Count an
aifectionate vito = ~
Mrs. Emburg did not reply, but busted
herself in picking to pieces q full blown
rose which grew beside her. Alice took
--ap morning paper, and glancing her
eye over the last column, paused as it rest
ed upon the word "Imposicr. She read
Q short paragraph, whentho paper fell from
hor hand, and she uttered shrek Of sur
prise.
'.sVhat is tho matteri' said Mrs. EN-
burg. AliccTesumod the paper again and
road: A gga ah,s aias
SAN lMPosTEn. "A young German
scape -gfaco iAvho has been hourishing
vsnhont town as CouNr ELLisGHAMpER, was
this morning arrested or passing counter.
felt money, md brought before Justice
Marcy Failing to give bail for his ap
posfnnce ut the; November term, he wa.
thrown into confinement 10 await his trial
Instead Of Count Ellinghamper, this fellow
isinone other than dissolutc fellow by the
nameof Jones, who was imprisoned few
years since for stealing from Miles & Co.,
New York;
i"Mrs. Einburg screamed aloud, and Al
ice cjaculated, "What an escape" q
A few days after this, Alice stood one
morning, by her Moss r Rosc-th the same one
:. Edgar French had long before given hor.
1t was now in full blossom. She had
watched it daily, and cared for it as she
had cared for none other. While she was
removing faded leaf, young gentleman
with'a book in his hand passed half by the
open window. He turned his head, and
seeing Alice's face over the rose bush,
paused as if involuntarily, and afier wait
ing anaomcnt, turned and entered the door.
"Miss,n said he, bowling respectfully, sat
what do you value that llourishing Moss
Rose plant which you are pruning"
Alice hardly raising her eyes from her
work, replied-"lt is not for sale, sir. |
have other roses in proiusion, if you wish
10 purchase" !"
"It is this plant tina. must hare, and
mono othcr," continued the stranger, in n
louder and more positive tone.
Alice looked up partly through curiosity
and partly through surprise, and as she did
so, an exclamation OF astonishment burst
fromher lips. She seized the pot and hold
ing It Out, cxcluimed-"Take it, Edgar, it
is yours; surely none has better claim
upon it than yourself"
Edgar took the hand as well as flowers
hold forth to him, and said something about
claim to that also; what, precisely, [
have, gentlo reader, never been able 10 as
certain; but certain il is, tnat not long af-
ter, r,Ars. Emburgt twas heard perusing with
avery satisfied air, the name of her son-in-
law, on the wrapper Of newspaper, 1t
was as follows-"Hon. EDGAR FREScH, of
Frcnchvile "-OEpe Branch.
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|nobly-sustaining fully all the high expec.
thtions that had been formed Of them.
Z A large number Of beef cattle, with 9th
er provisions, intended for the supply ol
the beleagured City and Castle of Vera
Cruz, were Intercepted and captured by the
force under Gen. Twiggs.
The want Of cavalry was severely felt
by the Americans. That description Of
force was much needed TO overtake and
cut offthe retreat of the Mexicans, who
had gone off with vast treasure in specie
and other valuables.
{ The city of Vera Cruz, now completely
invested, must soon fall into our hands. =
The plans and dispositions made by General
Scott are spoken Of as most excellent
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TOWNSHIP ELECTION. AT an Election
held in this township on Monday last the
following officers were elocted:-Justice
Of the Peace, Israel Forker; Trustees, John
Cutler, Eathan A. Babcock and George G..
Russell; Town Clerk, Luther Day; Treas
urer, Newell D. Clark; Assessor, David
Jennings, Jr,; Constables, Jackson T.
Green, Charles Green, and Henry c.
Tickner. All are Democrats with the OK
ception of Mr.. Forker and Tickner.