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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17

Superstructhre, 1851 90
Grading, 57O,l56 81
Bridging and Masonry, SO,225 63
Engineering, 44,335 81
Iron, 6i,3l9 81
Winooski Turnpike, $4,000 90
Land and damages, S3,795 10
Materials for construction 1865 II
Vermont and Canada Road
expense Of survey, $50 90
Depots, 2S2' 80
Interest, balance of account, 1920 "a
Exchange, ass
Incidental expenses, 1850 n
Suspense account, due from
delinquent stockholders; on
sale of stock on. their a0-
count, a,22l 80
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17
TREAsURER,s REPORT.

TREAsuRER's OFFICE, VI. G. R. r.. Co.
BosToN, June A, 1917.
To the Stockholders of the Vermont Cen
trail II. r. Company:
GENTLEMEN BY the 9TH article of the
Bylaws of this Corporation, it is made
my duty "to make an annual report of
" the state Of the treasury, including a
" schedule Of debts due from the Com
"pany, to the stockholders, at their stat
" ed meeting" In accordance with this
l submit the following state
ment, AS made up to May Goth, lS47.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17
S934.SS3 so

Capital paid in, 1884, 1888 so
Interest on assessm'ts to March
l., 1917, to credit of stock
holders, not drawn, 6,921 80
Bonds issued under contract
with H. GRAY g. Co., for
one-fourth part'of iron rails
delivered, Is, 1929 95
Amount of earnings of the VII
nooski Turnpike Corpora
ton, from the time of pur-
chase to- January, al, 1856 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17
Railroads..
SECOND ANNUAL REPORTS
Of the Directors and Treasurer of
the Vermont Central IL. IL. Co.
DIRECTORS REPORT.
To the Stockholders of the Vermont Cen
trail K. X. Company:

YoUR Board Of Directors reports, that
since the last annual meeting the work
upon the road has been prosecuted with
out intermission, except SO far as neces-
sary during the season of frost, which was
prolonged to an unusually late period in
the spring but it is believed ;,sa this I'M
favorable circumstance will be compensat-
ed by an enlarged force under the ener-
getic contractor to whom the work is COM
mitted, so as to complete portion of the
road within the present year.
The entire line may be properly di-
vided into three divisions, to wit: from
Windsor to the mouth of White River,
Is miles from the mouth of White River
to Mortified, 1851 miles and from North
field to Burlington, 1921 miles total
1872 miles. The amount of work done
on these divisions up to the 25th of May
last was as follows:
From the mouth of White River to Wind
scr, $3.50 ,538 o.
From Mortified to the mouth
of White River, 3I2,4S5 90
From Burlington to Mortified, 2S4, 754 Sc
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17
1929 95'
S959,OOl IS

There have been paid out, to the same
date, the following amounts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17

We will now go back to period still pri-
or to the night of the Carnival The cruel
imprisonment of young Napoleon by the
Austrian government is well known to the
world, and has, perhaps, more deeply NOV
ed the sympathies of the young of all ma
tons, than the fate of any other living per-
sonage. During this imprisonment, when
at the age of seventeen, he was detained for
some weeks at monastery, the garden of
which adjoined that of the castle of Gener-
al Count -, who had an only daughter
OF fourteen, who often came to the barrier
and by the indulgence of his keepers talked
with the prince for she knew his story and
felt for his sad fate. They thus became &C.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-17

The scene is in the imperial palace. The
Emperor is alone in his audience chamber
about the hour of the masquerade. His
brow is troubled, and he PAGES up and down
the apartment with his hands behind him.
He suddenly stops and summons page
"Send Metternich hither"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
SO wounded. Ofhorses he had Al killed
and 70 wounded. Nearly every officer
had horse shot under him. y
Yours, &c. G.w.K.
TAcuRAYA. Sept. 10. 1871.


They say that during the afternoon of
the 9Th, no less than 1900 wounded men
came into the city, while the number of
killed was over 600. The slaughter from
the batteries of Col. Duncan and Captain
Drum, must have been terrific. Santa
Anna, it is said, would have laid all the
blame of the defeat upon Gen. Leon, but
that officer, unfortunately for him, died.
He has since torn the epauletts from the
shoulders of Col. Miguel Andrade, com.
mander ofthe celebrated regiment Of Hus-
sars.aceuses him ofeverything, has thrown
him into prison. and denied him all com.
munication. He must have some one TO
break out upon.
Everything looks quiet to-day, but the
Mexicans are busily employed in fortify.
ing every point. At Chapultepec they
can be seen at work, while they are also
repairing the damage done at Ell Moline
and other points on that line. No one
knows what point will be first attacked.
but this reason will soon be determined
The next blow struck will be hard, and all
hope decisive. IT must read strange, the
story that some 7 or 5000 men have sci
themselves down before strongly fo-ti
fed city of over 100000 inhabitants, with
an army of at least $4,000 men to defenc
it; but the tale is a true one, and the prout
capital of Mexico must fall.
Yours, &c. 6. K.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
TACUBAYA, Sept. ~, le47.

OOP 4|1 4Otds
At early daylight this morning, heavy
cannonade was opened upon the strong
hold of ChapultePec, which was increased
during the day, as additional siege guns
were placed in position. The Mexicans
returned the fire with great spirit at in
tervals during the day. but with little eff.
feet, other than dismounting one of our
guns connot learn that man has
heen killed at any of the batteries. Sew
eral ofthe Voltigeurs, while skirmshing
with the enemy's sharp shooters, at the
foot of Chapultepec, were wounded, but
none of them severely. A 10 l.2 inch
mortar was opened upon the place during
the afternoon, and as several shells have
been seen to fall and explode directly
within the enemy's works, it is certain
that great damage has been caused. A
firing of heavy guns has also been heard
in the direction La Hiedad, showing
that the Me1icans have BEEN diverted in
that quarter.
At dusk this evening several loads of
scaling ladle were sent down towards
the foot of Chapu.tepec, and the move
ments of our infantry and other light corps
would indicate that the strong works up
on the crest are to be stormed early to.
morrow. A large portion of the entire
army will be brought to struggle, and
it is thought the contest will De terrible.
| have little to write.
Yours, &C., GIVE
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
Wilmington,

This town is located about 16 miles
south of this place, on the north side Of
the Kankakee river. 1t possesses an
abundant water power. There are seven
runs of stone in operation at this place,
besides two saw mills, and carding ma
chine. The dam across the Kankakee
here is staunch and has been built at great
expense. The upper mill has just been
repaired, and the flour ground by it now
is of the best quality.
There have been several new buildings
erected recently, and, we learn, that the
price of lots is rapidly advancing. There
are several stores in this pace, among
which we noticed that of D. A. Watson,
who has the largest stock of goods in the
place, and is doing the most extensive
business. The place has Two hotels one
(Mr. F. Mitehell's) is large brick build.
ing, which will compete with those of
older towns, and is kept in style which
renders the traveller at home and the
Wilmington House which has Just been
fitted up byMessrsGilbert& Wilder. They
have re-furnished it in tasty manner and
great cost, and though they may receive
share of our friend MitchelI's custom,
still we believe that the increasing bust.
ness of the town will keep two hotels to
advantage. There are number ofinechan.
&c shops, all of which appear to be doing
thriving business and for active bust.
ness appearance, we presume to say, that
few towns Of its size will compare to Will
mington.
When the canal shall have been com.
pleted, and the Kankakee river improved
up to this place, which will be at no dis.
tant day, it will be one of the first towns
in Northern Illinois, as it is surrounded
by large extent of rich country.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
The News from our ARMY.

We devote the greater portion Of the
columns ofto-day's paper to the details of
the news ofthe late brilliant victories in
Mexico. This intelligence is more in.
teresting than any thing else which could
be published al this time. For the last
three weeks, a correct account of the
capture ofthe capital of Mexico has been
looked for with the most intense anxiety.
1t will be seen, however, that the details
confirm nearly all the reports which we
have published heretofore.
Every true American must rejoice at
the result of the great battles which en-
ded in the posse ssion of the city of Mex
leo by our brave army. 1t has forced its
way through thickly settled country,
and met our enemies under the most dis.
advantageous circumstances, and yet it
has defeated them in every battle and has
planted the stars and stripes over their
magnificent capital. Many brave spirits
have fallen to rise no more, in the achieve.
ment of this glorious result. Long may
their memories live in the hearts of their
grateful couutrymen.
The history of the world does not fur
nish parallel 70 the splendid victories of
this war. The heroism and the mil
itary skill which have been displayed by
our officers and soldiers, will cause for.
eign nations to be careful how they come
into hostile conflict with this republic
The world will be convinced ofthebravery
of the people ofthis nation, and her rights
will be respected abroad. Every free
man must feel proud of his country, and
more firmly attached to its glorious insti-
tutions.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

turned from another battle field-one on
which the victory OF the American arms
was complete, and on which our troops
commended against an enemy immensely
superior in numbers, and strongly posted.
General Worth commenced the attack at
early daylight, and in less than two hours
every point was carried, all the cannon of
the enemy were in our possession, an
immense quantity ofammunition captured,
and nearly 1000 men, among them fifty
three officers, taken prisoners.
For mere than an hour the battle ragged
with violence not surpassed since the
Mexican war commenced, and so great
the odds opposed that for some time the
result was doubtful. The force of the
enemy has been estimated at from $4,000
TO 10000. strongly posted behind breast
works, and to attack them our force of
scarcely three thousand was obliged to
approach on an open lane, and without
the least cover; but their dauntless cour.
age carried them over every obstacle land
Notwithstanding the Mexicans fought with
valor rare for them, they were finally
! routed from one point or another until all
were driven and dispersed. The defeat
| was total.
But to gain this victory our own loss
has been uncommonly severe.-it has been
purchased with the blood of some ofthe
most gallant spirits ofthe army. The 9Th
| infantry has suffered the most. 1t with
the 9th and 9Th, was engaged in the at
tack upon strong work on the enemy's
right. and was opposed to such superior
numbers, that it was compelled to retire
along with the others.
On the enemy's left, and nearer Cha
Pultepec, our loss was also great, although
not SO severe. Large bodies ofthe Mex
lean cavalry approached the scene OF
strife several times, but they were driven
like sheep by Duncan's battery. The
| Mexican loss has been even more severe
than our own. After the battle was over
Gen. Scott came out, accompanied by his
staff, and also by Mr.. Trist. The Mexi.
cans at the time were throwing shells al
some of the wagons Gen. Worth had sent
out to pick up the dead and wounded. On
seeing this worse than savage outrage,
one of our officers, with a sarcastic ex.
preston of countenance, asked whether
Mr.. Trist had any new propositions of
peace in his pockets.
The Mexican prisoners admit that their
entire force was $4,000; it is certain
that including killed wounded, prisoners
and dispersed, their loss has been near
5000. Since [ commenced this letter
have been cut endeavoring to obtain full
list of the killed and wounded officers. but
SO far have been unable. The entire
loss in Gen. Worth's division, out of some
1900 or 1000 that went into action, will
not fall much short of 600. The dra-
goons and Gen. Cadwalader's brigade did
not suffer so severely in comparison.
Yours, &c. G.w.K.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
Cry OF MEXICO, Sept. IA, 1917


Another victory, glorious in its results
and which has thrown additional lusture
on the American arms, has been achiev-
ed to-day by the army under Gen. Scott
the proud capital of Mexico has fallen into
the power of a mere handful of men com.
pared with the immense odds arrayed a.
gainst them, and Santa Anna, instead oil
shedding his blood as he promised, is
wandering with the remnant of his army
no one knows whittier.
The apparently impregnable works Of
Chapultepec after desperate struggle
were triumphantly carried-Gens. Bravo
and Monterde, besides host of officers oil
different grades, taken prisoners, over
1000 non commissioned officers and
privates, all their cannon and ammunition
are in our hands; the fugitives were soon
in full flight towards the different works
which command the entrances of the city
and our men at once were in hot pursuit.
Gen. Quitman, supported by Gen.
Smiths brigade. took the road by the
Chapultepec aqueduct towards the Belen
gate and the Ciudadela; Gen. Worth,
supported by Gen. Cadwalader's brigade,
advanced by the San Cosme aqueduct
towards the garita of that name. Both
routes were cut up by bitches, and defend.
ed by breastworks, barbados, and strong
works of every description known to
military science; yet the daring inpet-
uosity of our men overcame one defence
after another, and by night, all works 10
the city's edge was carried. Gen. Quit
mans command, after the route at Cha
pultepec, was the first to encounter the
enemy in force. Midway between the
former and the Belen gate Santa Anna
had constructed strong work but this
was at once vigorously assaulted by Gen.
Quitman, and aided by flank fire from
two of Duncan's guns, which Gen. Worth
had ordered to approach as near as pos
sible from the San Cesme road. the en-.
envy was again routed and in full flight.
They again made stand from their strong
Publications at and near the Belen garita,
opening a tremendous fire not only of
round shot, grape and shell, but of mus.
kerry: yet boldly Gen. Quitman advanced
stormed and carried the works, although
at great loss, and then every point on
this side the city was in our possession.
In this onslaught two of our bravest off.
GERS were killed-Capt. Drum and Lieut..
Benjamin. 80
Meanwhile Gen. Worth was rapidly
advancing upon San Cosme. AT the Enc.
lish burying ground the enemy had con.
structed a strong work. 1t was defended
by infantry for short time, but could
not resist the assault of our men-tbe
afrighted Mexicans soon fled to another
line of works near the city, and thus Gen.
Worth was in possession of the entrance
10 San Cosme. As his men advanced
towards the garita the enemy opened a
heavy fire of musketry from the house
ops, as ofgrape, canisterand she'll, from
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
Cry OF Mexico, Sept. IL, 1877.

.. CITH OF MEXICO, oept. lIi lS47.
The capital is now quiet enough. and
although the inhapitants say but little,
they are probably not altogether content.
ed, with their new masters. They say
that the Lord and Santa Anna are to
blame for all their misfortunes-their own
lack ofcourage and proves is not thought
of. They say that Providence withheld
the rains. and gave the yankees fairweath.
er for their operations, while Santa Anna
deserted them in their extremity, and gave
up the city without even making terms
for them. The latter has gone no one
knows whittier. Some contend that he
is on his way to the coast, with the in.
tention ofleaving the country; others say
that he has gone towards Queretaro:
while many think that he is lurking about
Guadalupe or San Cristobal, within few
miles of this, yet with only small force
of cavalry at his demand. His wife, who
has been living all the while at the house
of his particular friend Macintosh. has
gone out in the direction of San Cristobal
in search of him. Santa Anna Just be.
fore he left the city, grossly insulted Gen.
Torres, who commanded at the BeIen
gate, for deserving his post. 1t is also
said that he has quarrelled with Lombar.
DIM. These are old tricks ofthe tyrant-
throwing the blame upon others to cover
his own shameless conduct.
Lieut.. Morris, of the 9th Infantry, has
died of the wound he received at the hard.
fought battle ofEl. Moline. and il is thought
extremely doubtful wheather Lieut., Ernst
of the 9th, wounded at the same time,
can recover. do not learn that any
other officers are considered as in dan.
gerous condition. % si4A
The followingi is a list of the killed
and wounded officers in the taking of
Chapultepes and the capture Of the city.
1t will be seen that some OF the brightest
ornaments Of the service have felleu.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

THE NATIONAL LIBERTY CoNvEN-
TIoN. This convention closed its DELHI
erations at Buffalo, on the 2lst ult.-
John P. Hale was nominated as a candi.
date for the Presidency, on the first
ballot by vote 1O3, to 81 for all others.
The convention nominated Lester King,
of Ohio, for Vice President.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

FROM GEN. TAYLoR.-The yellow fa.
YER has broke out at Matamoros. The
Flag says that four cases had terminated
fatally. It's stated that Gen. Taylor will
leave Monterey for Matamoros about the
lst inst, and will make the latter city his
headquarters. kind of civil war has
broken out on the Rio Grande between
the robber gangs and the rancheros.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

DEMOCRATIC REvEIw.-The October
number of this sound democratic publica.
ton is filed with valuable information, as
well as variety of pleasing Sketches
Il is embellished with a portrait of Ma.
than Clifford, Attorney General of the
United States.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

The BOsroN CuLrrvAToR.-This is a
valuable publication. 1t not only contains
a large amount of agricultural information
but portion of its columns are devoted
to literature and the news of the day
II is published by OTIs BREMER, weekly.
at 30 per annum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
GEN. woRTH's DIVISION.

follows may be relied upon.
GEN. woRTH's DIVISION.
KILLED.-Col. Martin Scott, 9th Inf;
Capt Merrill, 5th Inf; Capt. G w Ayres,
Sd Art: Lleuts. E B Strong, 9Th inf, w
Armstrong, I'd art, w T Burwell, 18th inf,
and FAIRY, Sd Art.
WOUNDED.-Col. Mcintosh, Mais.
c A Waite. G Wright, Capts. E K Smith,
Cady, Larkin Smith, Walker, R Ander-
son, Asst. Surgeon w Roberts, Capt. J L.
Mason, Lieut's NJ L Shackleford, C S
Hamilton, G B Daniels, Ernst, G Bur-
bank, ] d Clark, c Morris. J Boards
ley, G " Albright. H Hunt, G S Smell.
ling, H F Clarke, w Hayes, G Foster,
Asst Surg. ] Simons, Lieut's. II Prince,
A B Lincoln, Herman Thorne, Montgom.
cry, Andrews.
MAJOR SUMMERS COMMAND.
Capt. Croghan Ker, I'd Drag, Lieut.. s
Tree, Walker, Williams.
The conduct of all the non commission.
ed officers has been gallant and most con.
spicuous. trust and hope that General
Scott will at once promote these brave
fellows. More than half the officers in
Gen. Worth's division have been struck
down, either killed or wounded, in the &C.
tions Of Churubusco and Ell Moline del
Rey, and many Of the companies have alb.
solutely no one to command them.
No less than nineteen of the deserters,
captured by Generals Twiggs and Shields
at Churubusco, have been found fully gull
ty, and are to be hung tomorrow MORN
ing. The miscreant Riley, who command
ed them, escapes the punishment Of death,
as he proved that he deserted before the
war. He has been sentenced, however,
to be severely whipped, to be branded as
well, and to wear ball and chain in front
of the army during the war A deserter
taken among the prisoners at the Moline,
on the 9th, was summarily dealt with. 1t
seems that he deserted from Monterey last
fall, and comrade who recognized him.
to save the trouble of a court martial, at
once pitched him into the mill fume, and
he was crushed to pieces by the wheel
Another batch of deserte-s, who have been
undergoing trial here in Taeubaya, will
be hung in day or two, it is said. Most
richly do they deserve their fate.
The following list of the officers killed
and wounded in Gen. Cadwalader's brig
aGe. | believe to be nearly correct:
KILLED.--Col. VIM Graham, Iltb
Infantry; Lieut.. Dick Johnson, do.
WOUNDED.-Majs. Savage, TaIcott,
Capts Guthrie, Irwin; Lieuts. Lee, Kint-
zing. Thomas Shields, Swan.
The loss of nonscommissioned officers
and privates in this brigade have not
YET ascertained it will not exceed loo.
'Fhe loss in Major Summers command. |
which consisted of $50 men, was 6 killed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

CIT was rumored at the city of Mex
leo on the 27th,that Paredes, Bustamente,
and other influential persons, were about
to invite foreign prince into Mexico to
settle the difficulties ofthe country.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
TACUBAYA, Sept. 9, lS47,

| have been enabled to gather full list
of all the killed aud wounded officers in
Gen. Worth's division in the great battle
of the Moline del Ray, as also of those in
Maj. Summers command of dragons
Gen. Cadwalader's loss will obtain be.
fore | close this letter. The list which
follows may be relied upon.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02

IHK CANAL.-We learn by the Chi.
cago. papers that the Board of Canal
Trustees are now in session in that city.
u is said that they are investigating char
ges which have been made against Mr..
GoOding, the Chief Engineer, in regard
TO the manner in which he has discbarg.
ed his official duties. II seems that the
Camel officers are waking up to their 6u.
iy' and are trying to put an end TO the
complaints which have been so justly made
against the long supineness which has
yDtarded the progress OF the work.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-11-02
Correspondence Of the Picay,me.

TAcUBAYA, Sept. 8, 1s47.
Forenoon 10 o'cIock.-I have Just re.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-18

Mexicaus.. All American citizens Ell
from the eiiy of Mexico during the war
permitted % return With their hmilies =
delay. Couriers, Mexican and Americ
have 4 sale conduct q and from vera.
from the commander of The opposing army
wounded to be removed 70 convenient
without moleslaaion.