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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

GREAT BArTLE SHEET BRorHER JosArHAx.-
We have received from WILSON Co, New York,
an immense pictorial sheet five and half feet long
by three feet wide, filed with large engravings
concise history Of the war in Mexico and all the
principal battles up to the present time The en-.
TIRE INST page Of this mOnsterpaper is occrpied with
an equestrian Likeness Of Gen Taylor, and the last
page has excellent portraits of Gen Scott, and 9th
or distinguished American Officers. The paper al.
so contains numerous engravings Of the various in.
teresting incidents Of the war. The price is only
IL cents per copy, or ten for one dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

"ASAToMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, designed FIR
Academies and Families, By Caicin Gutter, W. d."
This is little work, designed for schools 1t is
full Of plates and illustrations, and 20 simplifed
as to bring knowledge Of the anatomy Of the
human body within the reach of all. The want
of instruction on this subject, has long been felt
as n serious defect in the education Of children.
There is no subject moro useful, none more in
teresting, or more easily adapted to the compre-
hension Of the young We are happy to see
that ii is getting into general use in academies I;
we hope before long to see it introduced into
common schools. It Is Of practical utility, and
contains information upon the " skin and diges-
tive organs" which ought to be studied by every
person. The work comes very highly recon-
mended, and should be in the possession Of ev-
cry family. IF we knew the anatomy Of our own
systems better, we should be able to take better
care Of them We have no hesitation in recon-
mending this as a most useful publication for
schools and families.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

Ae'o York Ds~oeracy-The late -four days meet.
ing OF the New York Democracy, to make nomina-
tons, terminated, as all know in the triumph Of
the faction known Us the old Hunkers.' The
Barn-buners are extremely FESTIVE, and threaten to
bolt from the party One of their organs at Butfa.
10 holds the following language;
For these reasons, WE soLEMxLr PROTEST against
az mer Procoedngs, as he uslrpatoas Of BODY or
ganzed Of different materials from Mose ,rlie6 mr.,
eeeted By the DsmOcruey Of he State, and uil nersr
g'ue our support 10 candidate hais trasd,esiv nom
MATED. VIZ, THEREFORE,, CALL YoR CoSvESrIos
or THE RADICAL DEMocRAor OF THE STATE. AND
DECLARE OURSELVES HEScEPoRTH, FREE FROM
AL roLIrloAL CONNECTIONS WIN THE cossERvA-
TIVE fAcTios.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

81 The reader will find in another part Of
to-days paper, an admirably written letter, Civ
ing description Of the operations of the Ame-
rcan army under General Scott, from the time
it lett Puebla until the cessation of hostlities by
the Arlns'ice, including the battles of Contreras
and Churubusco. Ii is the only connected mar
rative Of the battles which We have seen, and is
copied from the n. Y. Courier & Enquirer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

Nno fork Loco Eoco Slate C5ntvnfioa.-T body
terminated its labon on Saturday, I'd inst, aler
wrangling four days. The Barnburners have been
beaten the Old HunkeD' carried every thing
Here are the nominations -
. Nathan Dayton, Of Niagara county, for Lieut..
Goveinor; Orville Hungcrford Of Jefferson county,
for Comptroller Edward Sanford, Of New York
for Secretary Of siaiei Levi s. Chaifeld Of Otscgo
county, for Attorney General
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

e. If she who makes two blades Of grass
grow where only one grew before" deserves to
be called public bcneEacior, what title should
be given to him who places a set Of elegant teeth
where only few rotten old stubs grew before
DIR. FARwKLL Is that man. We recommend
him as perfectly fitted, both by long experience
and the best facilities, to perform every dental
operation in a neat, faithful, and expeditions
manner. Jua glance at his showcase, first door
south Of the Post Office, II you admire fine work
manship; and call at his room, up stairs, farther
door to the lcit hand, Il you need any thing in
his line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

n2-The New York Wing State Convention as
sembled at Syracuse on Wednesday Of last week,
and Hon. Warrington Hunt was chosen President.
The following nominations for the ensuing election
was then made Hamilton Fish for Ii. Governor,
Willard Fillmore for Comptroller Christopher Nor.
gan Of Cayuga for Secretary Of State, Alvah Hunt
Of Chenango for Treasurer, Ambrose L. Jordan Of
N. Y. for Attorney General
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

The Vs'n'oai cO~pa.y.-The following Is a list Of
the officers and prvates with their residences, Of
company d. wounded in the late battles
I'd Ia. VIM. A. Newman, left arm cut Oh, Straf.
ioId, vi Corp l. M Grout slightly Barre, VT
Priyates, Thos. Beedlc, severely, Lebanon. N. n
Chas Geitings, do, Albany, N. Y Sam. p. Han,
slightly, Dandy, VT; John Morris, do Rutland, VI;
Messon Sowle, d. Dorset VT; Mnrcellus H.
Wright, do, Ludlow, Vt--Hermont Patyiot,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

"OLD KSIcK." for the present month comes
laden, as usual, with good things 1t is Sngu-
lar fact, that every one, on taking up " Old
Knick.," turns at once to the Editors Table "
1t is like sitting around blazing hearth of a
winters night, with the old Dutehrnan himself
in his armchair, dressed in brooches and broad
buckles, and alternately smoking his pipe and
cracking his jokes. We have no more welcome
visitor than The Knickerbocker."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

az The Post Office in Middletowu, CT was
broken into on Tuesday night, 2sth ult., and
money to the amount Of $50 stolen. The letters
were taken to the bank of the river and there
opened. Two men have been arrested on sus.
picion. Tins is the fifth Post Office robbery in
Massachusetts and Connecticut within very few
weeks-the Northampton, Manchester, Derby,
New Britain and Middletown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

~ Hon. Daniel Webster is to deliver the
Introductory Lecture before the Mercantile Ii.
brary Association, in Boston, the present sea-
SON. kpes Sargent Esq, editor of the Trans
cIipt, will deliver the Poem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

"THE IIoRrrcuLTuRIsr"-p published month
ly, by Luther Tucker, at Albnny--is devoted to
fruits, flowers and gardening 1t should be la
ken by every person who has garden. Ii in
structs you how to cultivate to tho best advantage,
and contains a complete treatise on gardening in
al is branches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

"THE UmoS MAoAzNE," for October, is
full Of good things, rs usual. "T'he Union" has
many powerful competitors, but thus far has Ia
ken the lead Of them all. In paper, type and
embellishments, Il Is uncqualIed. Its matter is
entirely original, and by our best writers. With
such recommendations, Il cannot fail Of success,
and we are not surprised to hear that it is tax
ing the lead Of all other publications Of the kind
1t is published by Israel Post, i4o Nassau street,
New York, at $500 per annum in advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

n-r-The Albany Argus, the leading Loco Foco
paper in the State OF New York, calls the wilmot
Proviso the Wilmot Ponito'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

o2-The Rt Rev. DIR. Power Roman Catholic
Bishop OF Toronto, Canada West, died in that city
on the morning Of the first inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

n7-Rev- DIR. George Burgess, Of Hartford, has
been elected Episcopal Bishop of Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

There arc but few sick. and the wounded arc
getting along comfortably in their hospitals
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-21
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Eern Cruz. March %. lS47.

|
SIR: The flag ofthe United States O
America floats triumphantly over the wall.
Of this city, and the castle of San Juan de
! Ulloa.
Our troops have garrisoned both since 10
O'Clock. 1t is now noon. Brigader Gen
eral Worth is in command Of the two
places. s5
Articles Of capitulation were signed and
exchanged, at late hour, night, before last.
| enclose copy Of the document.
have heretofore reported the principal
incidents of the seige up to the 25th inst,
Nothing Of striking interest occurred until
early in the morning of the next day, when
| received overtures from Gen. Landero,
on whom Gen. Morales had devolved the
principal command. A terrible storm Of
wind and sand made it difficult to communi.
cate with the city, and impossible to refer
to Com. Perry. | was obliged to entertain
the proposition alone, or to continue the
fire upon the place that had shown dis
position to surrender; for the loss of day,
or perhaps several, could not be permitted
uS pupOl9 VIA olOW stHC
proceedings and results. -. m.a
Yesterday, after the norther had abated,
and the commissioners appointed by. me
early the morning before, had met those
appointed by Gen. Landero, Com. Perry
sent ashore his second in command, Captain
Aulick, as commissioner on the part of the
navy. Although not included in any
specific arrangement made with the Mex-
can commander, did not hesitate, with
proper courtesy, to desire that Captain Au-
lick might be duly introduced and allowed
to participate in the discussions and acts of
the commissioners who had been recipro-
cally accredited. Hence the preamble to
his signature. The original American
commissioners were, Breyet .Brigadier
General Worth, Brigadier General Pillow
and General Totten. Four more able orju-
dicious officers could not have been desired.
have time to add but little more. The
remaining detailtof the siege; the able CO.
operation of the United States squadron,
successfully under the command of Com
modores Conner and Perry; the admirable
conduct Of The whole army-rcgulars and
voIunteers-I should be happy to dwell up-
on as they deserve; but the steamer Prince
ton, with Commodore Conner on board, is
under way, and have commenced organi-
zing an advance into the interior, This
may be delayed few days, waiting the
arrival ofadditional means Of transporta-
ton. In the meantime, a joint operation,
by land and water, viii be made upon Al
lyarado. No lateral expedition, however,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-21
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,

HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March 26, lS47.
Outlines Of instructions 10 the commits
sioners on the part Of the United States,
and commissioned by the undersigned to
treat with such persons as my be duly au.
thorized on the part Of the city of Vera
Cruz and its dependencies, on the subject
Of the surrender of the same: 5r
l. The whole garrison or garrisons to
be surrendered to the arms OF tho United
States as prisoners of war.
2 The garrisons to be permitted to
march out with the honors of war, and to
ground arms to such force as may be ap-
pointed by the undersigned, and at a point
to be agreed upon by the commissioners.
8. The surrendered places to be immedi-
ately garrisoned by American troops.
a. Mexican officers to preserve their
side-arms and private effects, including
horses and horse furniture, and to be allow
ed, Irregular and irregular oficers,) at the
end Of days, to retire to their re.
spective homes on the usual parole, with
the exception Of such officers as the two
parties may deem necessary to accompany
the rank and file to the United States
5. The rank and file Of regular regi-
ments, corps or companies, to remain as
prisoners Of war, subject to be sent to the
United States, with such Mexican officers
as my be needed with the men, and to be
clothed and subsisted by the United States,
at the ultimate cost of the belligerent that
may be agreed upon by u definite treaty
Of peace.
| 6. The rank and file of the irregular
portion Of the prisoners to be detained
days, and subsisted iii necessary for the
time by the United States, when they may
| be permitted to retire to their respective
homes, their officers giving the usual parole
that the said rank and file shall not serve
again until duly exchanged.
I. All the material OF war, and NIL pub.
llic property ofevery description found in
the city and its dependencies, to belong to
Tho United States; butthe armament ofthe
. VI. r Il
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FLAG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
OffYera Cruz, March 18th, lea

Off Vera Cruz, March 18th, le47.
SIR: The sailing ofthe Princeton this
day for the United States offers me an op-
portunity Of informing the department that
General Scott had, on the 22d instant, the
day after assumed command ofthe squad
ron, so far completed the erection 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 opening his fire at three o'clock Of that
day. .,stA
In conformity with arrangements made
in the morning with Gen. Scott, | directed
the fotilla of small steamers and gun-boats
Of the squadron, led by Commodore ]. Tat
nall, in, the Spitfre, to take q position and
commence simultaneous fire upon the
city. Tbe order was promptly and gal
lantly executed, and the fire was kept up
with great animation until late in the eyen-
ing. 4. m '.'Y ei,..,as Y .stf n,
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Gen. Landero's teller oiitying The appoint


ment Of Merican Commissioners.
In virtue of your excellency's having
accepted the proposition of accommodation
which | proposed to you in my despatch to-
day, and in accordance with the reply |
have just received, | have the honor to in
form you that have named, on my part,
the Senores Colonels D. Jose Gutierrez
Villanueva, D. Pedro Miguel Herrera, and
Lieut.. Col. of Engineers D. Manuel Rob.
les, to whom have entrusted the competent
power to celebrate said accommodations,
having the honor to enclose you copy of
the expressed power.
1reiterate to your excellency the assuran-
ces Of fmy high consideration. God&Liberty.
Vera Cruz, March, 26th, l847.
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
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From our Navy before Vera Cruz.

, U. S. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,
At anchor near Vera Cruz,
March 81, l947.
SIR: have the honor to inform the de-
partment of my arrival, yesterday, at this
anchorage, and Of the transfer Of the COM
mand Of the home squadron to me Of Com
modore Conner, this morning at 8 o'clock.
With great respect, .i,
am sir, your ob't. serv't
r,,... NC. PERRY, ..n
Commanding. Home Squadron.
The Hon. JoHN Y. Mason, Secretary Of
the Navy, Washington, d. @. ,sa.et
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tents of the note which Major General
Scott, general-n- chief Of the forces of the
United States, has addressed to him under
date of to day, demanding the surrender OF
this place, and castle of Ulloa; and, in an
swer, has to say, that the above named
fortress asweit as this place, depend on his
authority. and it being his duty in order to
prove worthy Of the confidence placed in
him by the government of the nation, to
defend both points at all cost, to effect
which he counts upon the necessary ele-
ments, and will make it good to the last;
therefore his excellency can commence his
operations OF war in the manner which he
may consider most advantageous. ...,.e-.....,
The undersigned has the honor to return
to the generalin-chief Of the forces Of the
United States the demonstrations of esteem
he may be pleased TO honor him with.
God and liberty!
VERA Cruz, March %, l847.
JUAN MORALES.
To Major General ScorT, general-in.
the forces of the United States,
situated in sight Of this place.
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TFronslation.7 4

.9,-4~ e fFranslation.] sH '..'1 )
The undersigned, commanding goneral
Ar the free and sovereign State Of Vera
e;roz, has informed himself Of the COP
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-21

UNITED STATES STEAMER M MlsslssfppT,
OFF Sacrifcios island, March %. 1647.
Sin: The city and castle of Vera Cruz
being closely besieged and blockaded by
the military and naval forces of the United
States, it has become necessary to prevent
oil communication from outside, unless un-
der the saction of flag Of truce.
am, therefore, constrained to inform
you that all intercourse between the YES
sells and boats under your command and
that part of the American coast encompass
ed by the United States forces, must fol
the present cease.
| With great respect, have the honor tc
be your most obedient servant,
NJ, C. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Commander H S. MArsoN, H. B. NJ
sloop Daring.
Capt. MANUEL DE La PUENTE, command
ing H. c. M naval forces, Gulf of Mexico.
Capt. G. DuBUr, commanding French
naval forces, Gulf of Mexico.
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KS. eefksllsd.

VIM, Marcus, seaman, Mississippi; John
Williams, quarter-gunner, Rnritan; John
Harrington, boatswain'sj mate, ST.. Mary'sr
Daniel McGinnis, landsman, ST. Mary's;
and John Tookeysssarna PotarAhcs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-21

snail interfere Win Inc gfanu movement
towards the capital.
In consideration of the great services of
Colonel Totten, in the siege that has just
Terminated most successfully, and the impor-
tance Of his presence at Washington, as
the head Of the engineer bureau, | intrust
this despatch to his personal care, and beg
to commend him othe very favorable con-
sideration Of the department.
/ lhave the honor to remain, sir, with high
respect, your most obedient servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. w. L. Marcy, Secretary Of War.
Proposition for the appointment Of Com
ntssioners.
have the honor oftransmitting to your
excellency the exposition which has this
moment been made to me by the Senores
Consuls of England, France, Spain and
Prussia, in which they solicit that hostilities
may be suspended while the innocent
families, in this place, who are suffering
the ravages Of war, he enabled to leave the
city, which solicitude claims my support;
and considering it in accordance with the
rights of afflicted humanity, have moi
hesitated to invite your excelleucy to enter
into an honorable accommodation with the
garrison, in which case you will please
name three commissioners who may meet
ut some in termediate point, to iEeat with
those Of this place upon the terms Of the
accommodation.
With this motive renew to your excel
lency my attentive consideration.
God guard your excellency, SC.
On account OF the sickness of the COM
manding general, @
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
Major General SCOTT. ..,
Copy for the Hon. Secretary Of War.
E. P. SCAMMON, A, A. D. C.
Credentials of Commissioners on The part
ofhe United States.
In consideration of the proposition the
undersigned has received from Senor Cen
eral Landero, the actual commander Of the
city of Vera Cruz, and its dependencies,
that three commissioners be appointed on
the part of each belligerent to treat of the
surrender of the said city, with its depen-
denotes, to the besieging army before the
same-the undersigned, Major General
Scott, general-in. chief of the armies Of the
United States of America has appointed,
and does hereby appoint Generals w. J.
Worth and G. ]. Pillow, with Colonel J.
G. Totten, chief Of engineers-all of the
army Of the said States, commissioners on
the part of the undersigned to meet an
equal number Of commissioners who may
be duly appointed On the part Of the senol
General Landero, to trent of the surrender
Of the city of Vera Cruz and its depepden
cies to the arms of the said States.
Done at Camp Washington, the head
quarters ofthe army of the United States G.
America, this 26th day of March, in the
year of our Lord 1S47.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
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HEApoUARTERs OF THE ARMY,

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
T s 81; March %, l647.
/ have this moment received your note
Of this date, inquiring whether, in my O.
pinion, it may not be a necessary measure
Of expediency tostop for the present the in.
tercourse heretofore allowed between the
neutral vessels of war off this coast ano
the city and castle Of Vera Cruz.
l promptly answer in the affirmative,
consideringthai both places are now block.
AIDED by our squadron under your command,
and the city not only invested by the ar
my, but actually under the fire ofour land
batteries. #a@
The intercourse--the subject Of your
note--cannot, it seems to me, however
neutral in its intended character on the
port of the foreign ships Of war present,
fail to give the place in question, under
our fire, much moral aid and comfort.
With high respect, | have the honor to
remain your most obedient servant,
'a~ WINFIELD SCOTT.
Commodore M. C. PERRY, U. S. N. CON-
manding home squadron, &c.
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Last ofoGcers Of the deiachmest.

Commander: A. s. Mackenzie. Lieu.
tenants; Charles Kennedy, Sidney Smith
Lee, Harry Ingersoll, @. H. Perry, and
A. s. Baldwin. Assistant Surgeons: o.
:. Baxter, and John Hastings. Passed Mid
shipmen: G. Fauntleroy, and Charles Dy-
or. Midshipmen: VIM. H. Parker, Allea
M'Clane, John P. Jones, r, B. Storer. M.
]. Smith, w. X. Mayo, w. N. ellis, and
J. Mauray Captain ! Clerks: $, F. En-
- ], Il. AULIcK, Captain, I,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-21

The two reports of Col. Bankhoad, chief
Of artillery, both Of this date, copies of
which enclose give the incidents of those