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n silsncs upon the place where this scene bad
,ranspired. untl the waters regained their placid.
~. and the frail canoe lOsted in the quiet moon.
Nshl. lone and deserted thing. TO 5edriven with
is ghassly freight whiIher The winds should sl.
Feeling the insecurity Of the present neighbor.
hood, preparations were made TO leave IL, and In
a shor time the party we're moving slowly and ST.
lSnllS ,hrough The forest home.
We will no, follow Them on their faiguing and
dangerous journey. Enough thai the settlement
was n last safely resehsd, and the captives reslo
rcd, Ike lhOsa from the dead, 10 their friends,
who welcomed them and their dsliVsren with
tears aud lhanksgiyings.
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UNITED STATES SHIP PoroMRc,

| VII DuCIlltOlSY muiNH LOi lOTi'
Sir; In compliance with your letter this mo-
ment received, calling for report of my pro-
cecdings in command Of the detachment on shore
Yesterday have the honor TO state that the
battery of the 8-inch Pnixhan guns and three
80 -poundcrs landed from the squadron was turn
cd over to me, al 10 o'clock A. NJ, by the ac'
complshed engineer officer who constructed it,
Capt r. f. Lee.) who, as well as LieuIs. Smith,
of the engineers, and Williams, aid of General
Scott, remained in the battery throughout the
fire; the enemy having but few minutes before
discovered our position, commenced the attack
upon us. Immediately ordered the guns 10 be
unmasked, and the firing commenced on the en-
emy's batteries, which was steadily and debcr.
ately continued until about half pas. two P. NJ,
when our last charge OF ammunition, OF which
we had only about fifty rounds to each gun, was
expended. By this time our sand'bag breast
works and traverses were much dHpidated by
the shot Of the enemy and the concu sson Of our
own heavy pieces. now directed the embra'
sures 10 be closed up with sand bags, ((or the
suggestion of which | must thank Capt. Lee, }
everybody TO seek the best shelter from shot that
the work afforded, until the ammunition we ex'
pected should arrive.
At 4 o'clock, Capt Mayo, with a fresh sup.
ply of ammunition and u relief party of officers
and men, arrived. then rolnQuished the com.
mand 10 him agreeably TO your order, and re-
turned TO my ship. Our loss was four men kill
ed, and one officer and FIVE men wounded, one
of the latter morally, (since dead,) the others
slightly. When it is considered tha, we had
the concentrated and very active fire OF five OF
of the enemy's batteries upon us at distance OF
less than eight hundred yards besides occasion
al shells from the castle Of "San Juan de Ul-
loa," it is matter of surprise that our loss is 50
small.
1t affords me great satisfaction TO add that ev.
cry officer and man in the battery behaved with
the utmost GOODNESS, activity, and cheerluIness.
Commander A. S. Mackenzie, who had super
intended the duty of placing the guns in battery
promptly rendered his services TO me, and took
charge ofone of my 32.pounders, which he man
aged with grea. skill, and, doubt not, with grea
effect upon The enemy's works. In the course
of the firing the flag on one Of The enemy's lort'
was brought down by shot from gun fired by
Lieut.. Baldwin. Il was, however, quickly a
f gain displayed from the same flag staff 1t il
due 10 Mldshipman Allen McLane that ] shoulC
not omit TO mention that on a call for volunteer
to cut away some brushwood which obslruc'e'
the view 10 battery on which We wished to di
rec, our fire, he sprang through an embrasure
followed by Two men, (Wiliam Cavenaugh, sea
man--ihe name Of the other have not bee
able TO ascertain,) and amidst shower Of ball:
quickly removed The obstruction, for whic
f ealluniry comrlimented them on the spot.
am, however, sure, that any other officer preser
would have been happy ofan opportunity TO hav
done the same.
J. II. AULlCK, Captain.
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FLAo-sHIR MISSISSIPPI.
Of Vera Cruz, March IS, ls47.

w NSlo Ste@1 AoICu sot loNfs
sn: The sailing of the Princeton this day for
the United States offers me an opportunity Of 10.
forming the department that General Scout had
on the ED instant, the day after assumed com.
mand Of the squadron, so far completed the cree.
ton Of his batteries in the rear Of Vera Cruz as
to authorize the summoning Of the city, and on
the refusal Of the Governor TO surrender, of open.
ing his fire at three o'clock Of that day.
In conformity with arrangements made in the
morning with Gen. Scott, directed the Gotillu
OF small steamers and gun boats Of the squadron,
led by Commodore J. Tatnall, in the Spitfre,
TO take position and commence a Simultaneous
FIRE upon the cily. The order was promptly
and gallanty executed, and the fire was kept
up with great animation until late in the even
ing.
On visiting them at their position, ! found that
the two steamers had nearly exhausted their am.
unition, but having received fresh supply during
the night from the ship, they at sunrise moved
to a more favorable and advanced point and re-
sumed and continued their fire until recalled by
signal.
At the earnest desire Of myself and officers,
Gen. Scott generously assigned a position in the
trenches, TO be mounted with guns from the
squadron, and worked by scamen. Three 8.inch
Paixhans, and three long 32.pounders, (all that
were required,) were consequently landed, and
after immense labor in Transporting them thro'
the sand, in which parties from the divisions OF
Gems. Patterson, Worth and Pillow, respectively
detached by those officers, cheorfully participant
cd, the pieces were placed in position and open.
ed upon The city about 10 o'clock yesterday, inn
mediarcly drawing upon them a sharp fire from
the enemy, which in short time killed and
wounded ten Of the detachment from the squad
ron.
In order to give all chance TO serve in the
trenches for tho honor Of which there is great
though generous strife, have arranged that de.
tachments from each ship in charge respectively
of licutenanls, and the whole commanded by a
captain or commander, shall be relieved every
twenty.four hours. Capt. Aulck, assisted by
Commander Mckenzie, and several lieutenOnts,
had the direction Of mounting the guns and open.
ing the fire, and well and bravely was the duty
performed, Captain Mayo is now in charge
and will be relieved in turn.
The Ohio arrived on the 22d instant, hut in
consequence of norlhcr did not reach her proper
anchorage until yesterday afternoon. Detuch-
ments of boats from all the vessels are employ
cd night and day in landing from the transports
the stores and munitions Of the army.
NJ. C. PERRY.
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tons ofIhe undersigned to the commissioner
which instructions were substantially communi.
Gated 10 the Mexican commissioners-as the ba-
sis Of an honorable eapitulaIion, the undersigned
to spare the further effusion Of blood is willing TO
refer back the whole subject to the same com.
missiOners of the Two ?arties-provided that the
said commissioners meet again to-day at 10 o..
clock A. NJ, at the same place as y yesterday; and
proceed without delay to the definite conclusion
Of the whole subject.
The undersigned will wait the answer OF his
excellency Gen. Landero, up 10 8 O'Clock, this
day aud in the mean time renews the assurance
Of high respect and consideration,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
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"HE'S GOT THE MITIEN."

Much is expressed in this short sentence. Ii
tells Of hopes wnhered, and Of happiness fled and
gone perhaps forever. Thoyoungand the Thoughts.
less may sneer at the unfortunate victim, and the
cold wording may drop some passing remark
upon il, but if some single old gentleman like
myself should hear that short exclamation, it
would elicit q warmer and a tenderer sentiment.
His mind would unconsciously travel back TO the
days Of his youth, and dwell upon the period
when he 100 had received this memento Of
thoughtless pride and girlish prudery.
To me IT is peculiarly affecting. This girls in.
deed laugh at my grey hairs and peaked nose, and
quiz my gount-Iike aPpearance--yet | was once
young and gay, and my happest hours passed in
the society Of maids as blooming and handsome
as themselves. And from one Of the fairest of
her sex received the curse of youth and terror
Of bachelors, "the mitten." II came scorching
and deadening in its influence, and blasted antic.
patton in the bud. never loved again. Many
years have since passed away, and my age is lone
and dreary. My home is cherries, and fre-side
unoccdpied; life itself is devoid of charms, and
when search forlhe cause, | travel back through
many wintry year, TO that bleak spot in my
youth, when-"I got the miten."
! If then hear OF one in similar situation,
have not cause 10 say that it affects met Too
plainly does it tell me Of feelings trifed with,
and affections spurned and tramped in the dust.
1t reminds me of those days that are gone, and
The visions of my chldhood--of hope, and love,
and the thousand bright dreams thai played round
my heart when life was young and bouyant.-
Those days. alas are no more--my friends are
away-and the season Of youth can never return.
| II l I IL 81
ty of "we single gentlemen" and am now thin,
spindle-shanked old bachelor, weary Of the world
and unknown to its enjoyments.
In defence of the "broherhoo1," must say,
however, that in nine instances out Of ten, they
can date the commencement Of their resolution
to lead single life from that only cause nor can
it be doubted that many an unfortunate maiden
has had reason to lament her indiscretion, and
with benumbed fingers and chill Old.age, has re'
GREETED the day tina, she gave herOver tie mitts~.
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U. S. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI, .
OFF Yera Cruz, March e6, 1917. (

SR: ! cannot too highly commend the zeal,
courage, and activity displayed by every officer
under my command; & regret that the efficient
service which they rendered should have been
attended with the loss ofone officer, Midshipman
T. B. Shubrick, and one seaman, J. Williams,
killed, and three slightly wounded. The admi.
rable conduct Of Midshipman Shubrick, down TO
the moment Of his fall, whilst pointing gua on
the enemy, occasioned me the more to lament
bis loss. He was young officer Of great merit
and promise, aud had be lived must have be.
como an ornanneDt TO bis profession and country.
]. MAYO, Captain.
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LOSS OF THE HUNTER.
U. s. STEAMER MIsHssuFi.
of Sacrihcois Island, March 23, Is47. (

of Sacrifcois Island, March a3, Is47. (
SIR: regret to announce the loss ofihe steam.
er Hunter, the particulars Of which disaster are
detailed in the accompanying report Of Lieut..
Mclaughlin.
had arrived few hours before, and foru.
nately, from the admirable qualities Of the ship,
was enabled 10 60 to the assistance Of the three
vessels ashore, the moment, Rt early dawn; dis
covered their distress, though it was blowing, at
the time gale.
The boats Of this vessel, under the special
charge of Capt. Mayo, who volunteered his ser.
vice, and commanded respectively by Lieutenants
Decamp, Alden, and Blunt, and Passed Midshp.
man Fauntleroy, happily rescued every one,
more than sixty in number, from the wrecks.
have the honor 10 be your most obedenr ser.
want. NJ. c. PERRY.
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The exullation Of success is checked by The
heavy sacrifice Of life which il has cost, embra-
cling many officers Of high rank and rare merit
While the sympaihies Of a grateful country will
be given TO the bereayed families and friends Of
those who nobly fell, their illuslriOus example
will remain for The benefit and admiration Of the
Army.
By order Of Major Gen. Taylor
w. w. S. BLISS, Assistant Adj't Gen.
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I Union.
Commodore Perry further says:

Commodore Perry further says:
Both the Raritan and Potomac have had ves-
sells across their hawses. | am ignorant of the
extent Of damage to these vessels, but notice that
the Raritan has her fore and spritsail yard car.
ried away.
We have parted one of our chains, and have
not yet recovered our anchor.
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FROM TIE CAMP.

We publish General Taylors "order" from
the field of battle, TO his victorious division, over
the Mexican forces Of 10000 men commanded
in person by Gen. Santa Anna, in the conflicts of
Buena Vista, on the 22d and 23d Of February;
l847. 1t written in fine taste. it alludes in
The mos, modest terms which he could employ
to the brilliant victory which our troops have
won over the immense superlorilory Of the Mex
leans, headed by THEN most distinguished militia.
nv lender. Il pays due honors 10 the brave off.
GERS and troops who live TO receive the gratitude
Of their country. 1t pays brief but effecting
tribute to those gallant spirits who have glorious.
" fallen in the battle, but whose "iIlusrious.
example will remain for the benefit and admira-
ton ofthe army" and as monument Of the go.
nv of our Republic in the eyes OF Europe. 1t
treats as delicately as possible all those inexpGri'
enced soldier who ingoriousIy fed, to whom he
administers the warning lesson Of seeking 10 re-
trieve their reputation by future eXerlons on an
other field Il is impossible 10 read the various
descriptions Of this remarkable battle, where the
skill of the commanding General in seizing his
ground and manGuvering his troops Wed with
The chivalry Of his men, without the deepest en-
oIions.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
[ORDERs No. 12.] BuENA VISTA, Feb. 26. AZ. !
/. The Commanding General has the grateful
task of congrauang the troops upon the bril-
liant success which attended their arms in the
conflicts Of the q2d and esd. Confident in the
immense superiority Of numbers, and stimulated
by The presence of distinguished leader, the
Mexican troops were yet repulsed in every eilor
to force our lines and finally withdrew with i'm
mense loss from the field.
2. The General would express his obligations
to the officers and men engaged for the cordiN
support which they rendered throughout. the &C
lion. 1t will be his highes, pride 10 bring TO 'ht
notice of,he Government the conspicuous gailan
try ofpancular officers and corps, whose unwa
vering s,eadiness more than once saved the for
tunes Of the day. He would also express hi
high satisfaction with the conduct OF the smaI
command left to hold Sallillo. Though not ST
seriously engaged rs their comrades, their servl
, ces were very important and efficiently rendered
While bestowing this just tribute to The good con
duct of the troops, the General deeply regrets t
saw that there were not a few exceptions. H
trusts that those who fled inglorously to Buen
Vista, and even to Saltlo, will seek an opportu
nity to retrieve their reputation and 10 emulat
the bravery Of their comrades, who bore tn
brunt ofthe battle, and sustained against fearlu
odds the honor Of the flag
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Isl Of Wounded.

Lieut.. A. S. Baldwin, Potomac; Ed. Black,
seaman, Polomsc; Matthias Nice, seaman, POiO.
maci VIM. Hamblin, seaman, Potomac; and De.
forest Carey, lsndmsn, Potomac.
J. II. AULlCK, Captain.
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List of Killed.

VIM. Marcus, seaman, Mississippi; John Will
lams, quarter gunner, Raritan; John Harrington,
boatswains mate, ST. Mary's; Daniel McGlnnls,
landsman, ST. Mary's; and John ToOkey, seaman,
Potomac,
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NAVAL DISPATCHES.

Commodore Perry took command OF the Squa.
dron on the 2ist and in one week had the plea.
sure Of announcing the surrender of the castle
and ciy. We copy bis first important des.
patch:
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GEN. TAYLOR,s "oRDERs."

We copy from the Washington Union of We'd
nesday, The "Orders" of Gen. Taylor after the
decisive action at Buena Vista, together with the
Unions editorial remarks therupon. We are
glad TO find that the venerable Editor ofthat pa.
per has released himself from the custom so com.
mon to senii,y, Of disparaging the efforts Of
younger men; for that weakness Of the mind we
are compelled to attribute his guarded and most
faint praise hhher of Taylor's brilliant achieve.
menls:-N. Y. Tribune.
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LOST AND INJURED VESSELS.

VERA CRuz, CAMP WASHINGTON,
March 20, l847.
Brig Caroline, Capt. Sutton, gov. stores, bilged.
Brig Mary Ann, do do
Schooner Scar, suffers do total loss.
Sch. Phebe Eliza, Howard, gov. stores, tight, bad
Tcituo,iop
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Gen. Scott in reply said .ha, No. was mad
missabe, that 2. 3, 4, and 5, were agreed to with
some qualifications. This was on the 291h and
closes thus:
Taking tho foregoing remarks and insruc.
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Th, followingis copy Of the memorial re.
ferrcd 10 in the above despatch:
VERA CRUZ, March "a, IO47.

The following is a copy Of the memorial re.
ferrcd 10 in the above despatch:
VERA Cruz, March ~, l947.
The undersigned, consuls of diiTcrcu, foreign
powers near the republic Of Mexico, moved by
tbs feeling ofhumaniry excited IN their hearts by
the frighliu results Of the bodbardmcnI Of tie
city of Vera Cruz during yesterday and the day
belorl, have the honor nf addressing, collective.
". Gen. Scott, o,nmander.in.chiei Of the army
vi Iha United Salcs Of the norb, TO pray him 10
suspend his hoslIiiies, aud 10 giant reasonable
truce, eufhrienl 10 cOable their respective com
patriots 10 leave the place with their women and
SbiIdren, as we'll a, tho Mexican women and
children,
The request Of tho undersigned appears tc
them TOO coaformabIc To III, existing ideas Of ci
vlzalion, aud they have too high an opinion o
Ihe principles and sentiments OF General Scott
not 10 be full OF confidence III the success of This
Request. They pray him TO have The goodnes'
90 send back bic answer 10 the p0r!emeataire
VINO is .he bearer oflhis, and 10 accept the assu
RANGES Of their respectful consideration.
T. CLIFFORD,
Consul dc sa Majestic Brtannique
A. GLOUX.
lie Consul de sa Mdissle Ie Raj des Franeais
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The GERMAN fLKEr.-The creation OF a Ger
man fleet, which was lately discussed with such
greet n.aie b. the whole u Germany, j. b. means
abandoned bn, Is ssan btough, forward ibce toe
nues Of the Zoyefrn have Increased 20 ntafy double
what they were before Now, tho8gh no person will
fancy that Germany ~ sny way compete with the
maritime powers yot ~ l.r the Interest VI the Ioive.
rein 60 protect by suitable the ccfnmsice OF
Germany IN the distant otAmefra Snd the SCUM
Sea, and Therefore mglsn even ali sislion which
might be annually sken from ths revenue OF the Iohss
rein, and applied 70 The huii ag q tie hset mxa 70
very wei, s.ent % arr flagn tho wAAss VI oar con-
suls Ia Mexico, Brueii - Ha@safE psgs'
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From the Washington Union
we were not fortunate enough to see Col I.cl H..
on ms recent vsit 10 this city lie arrived hsra an a.
l7h 10 make certain military arrangements v,,n We
office and has departed on his Destination W. mnSn
stand that he left Washington with authority 10 haste
the oganz alton OF the reg ment Of mounted men called
for from Texas part Of this detachment h 10 be SAINT
to Gen Tsy lor and the employed ON The fron
tier Of Texas 10 protect the Inhabitants from Indian 10
precautions Four companies oil the regiment have already
been organized end before this time their way 10
report to Gen Taylor. The rsmsining companies win
be speedily 10 motion.
Capt. Pittmans company 10 sail IRON Providsne.
for Brazos Santiago. Wednesday morning. and Is TIL
first company Of the New England regiment ready for
the field.
A letter dated Newport Barracks, Ky. says: ON tho
2sd March, two hundred and thirty volunteers left the
barracks at this place for Mexico under the
rihemen will leave here for the same destination the
LIST Of April.
From the Honolulu Frend1
Tho United States schooner Shsrk, Capt. Howe son,
struck on the South breakers at the mouth the Coum
pa on the 10th Sept last Capt Parsons Of the Msriposs
informs us that she got under way bound 10 San Fran
cisco, and came down the river Just before him At six
O'CLOCK she struck and remained fast Guns were fred
CSpt Pearson sent boat. The Shark had bileed her
mass were gone and the water breaking over her
quarter decks The boat landed and left word that apt
Parsons would lie of until evening and render sny as
ISSUANCE required and also that he would accommodate
any that would choose to come with q passage 10 this
place lie remained until night and no boat sp-
pearing he hlled away and stood The officers
aud some OF the Of the Shark landed at Bakers
Bay and the remainder OF ClasoP. though: lives
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Political and Personal.

Mr. whitney the elocutionis is about to give series
Of entertainments in elocuonsry exsrcisss and In i'm.
personaiens Of several Distinguished orators &c next
saturday evening" al the Masonic Temple, Boston.
The national ref,rmsrs are holding meetings in Al
beny. Notices are up for every evening this week.
The wings Of Princeton have made their nominations
for the borough election the 9th OF April MIR Robin
son was nominated for reelection o. Mayor and VIM L.
Rodgers as Recorder.
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FLORENCE HOUSE.

NO. 4UU BT00utCdy, cOrTer TVaIeET Sired, ~. y.
IA JOHN FLOhENCE, Jr., has nav comp etsd bis
E arrangement. for opencg to the pube At the elsgan,
and spacious building above Designated and which he
has erected Hotel to be conducted the
the door. above. splenddiy furnished with every modern
furniture decorations, &C. BesIdes these
ssaer apartments, similarly furnished, for the
modson of individuals, or Of small parties where las t
by carte on the plan audedto Attached 70 he establish
parnentD sixty bedrooms single and double with
elegant parors adjonnEthe hole forming first class no.
and accommodation hither unatained in this country.
F. r that II Is for him the
public that his arder wines and indeed his entire Gull
nary department will be of the best Kind throughout and
he invites gentlemen who desrous of the time
obtaining and board either separately to call upon
him above. where he will be happy to AFFORD them
facility Of examining his and eommodous establish
ment. M I'm ere
Marcel
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NAVAL
From the Honolulu Friend
The California Expeiition.

DEAR Sn:-Will YOU please publish the within and
obge the officers whose are attached and confer
FAVOR on the relatives and friends Of the deceased On
very respectfully your obt servv
EDWARD GILBERT,
LIST Lieut. 7th Regt N US w.
U. s. TRANSPORT sH,r Loo CHoo1
on Cape Horn Dec. 49, 1916.
Accidentally lost overheard in q gale Of wind OF
Sape Hofn on tho 26th of December, le46 from the u
states transport ship Loo Choo Daniel Strong Of
the 7th regiment New York State volunteers in the ser
wee Oh me U States
Also died. at the time and place of dsease of tho
heart the immediate fatal effect Of which was induced
by excitement and over exertop in rescuing private
Grun from drowning, lst Lieut.. VIM r. Tremes, Of the
same regiment