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For The Ccc'l Uhig.
VeSp4v Music,

When the last beams of Sol in Hcspera fades,
And around me are falling the evening sET de-
As the las, bust ling Echoes Of day family die,
And the stars waking up seem to laugh in The sky
Oh then will nlrnde
A low spirit tone
On the deep 50 ude
Ofthe heart, all its own,
Stirring Afirctlon's sweetest springs
TrlIin4 on the spirits sIken strings,
Touching the chords that soDtcst play,
Chanting uelodys swee est lay.
When each Silly bower seems ulcd to sleep,
All grn'md by the crystalline lear-drops which
weep
From the fountain Of freshness and sweetness
on high,
And the flowers fold up with a sweet breath'd
And stlv'ry streams
In their low beds lie
Meath the orient CLEANS
Ofthe gttrrng sky,
Ginning away as they glide along,
,'htrmrug the dell w,th their garallng song
h"apns with rreI1ss feet they wcnd:
Kissing the lilies that o or them bcud;--
is softly beneath the moons lrrrnnuus liz
All nature seems wr ,pt 10 tue bosom Of mig t.;
And softly is silrr,ng the calm breath OF even,
y music unIrard l." the Spirits glven,
On the sweet Dap1se
OF toe h"sDm's oHn yre,
The symphonies false
Yet sWceter and higher,
"unng uur thoughts from earth away
Telling Of joys winch ue'cr decay
Calling the suul to lis home above
Gliding the seen" with the hight of Love;
Here eaItnIHcS< seems to- be FADING ayay
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FOR SALE.
4l5 Acres Of land,

Situated two miles north Of Elkton, on
the main road leading from Elkton to
Fair Hill. This tract will be sold atogeth-
cr or divided as may best suit purchasers;
title free of all encumbrances. 1t will
divide conveniently into tracts OF twoor
one hundred acres, presenting on each,
elegant situations for building, with
springs of good and never failing water
in 80 wards of each. It is all we'll wa
tered with two streams, one running along
the East the other the West side. There
are on the tract , small tenements, .
spring houses with other out buildings.
There has been put on the land, 5000
Bushels of Lime in the last ten years.
This land has advantages possessed by
few if any, in the county.
Situated in remarkably healthy neigh
borhood, capable of the highest decree of
imDrovement-ln the midst OF a greatly
improving and manufacturing district
about midway between the Big and Lit
tie Elk rivers, each in mile Of its bor-
dcrs, each now well studded with Facto-
ries of almost every description II in
in number, the most distant not
exceeding 6 miles, within two miles and
a half of water and Rail Road Depots
giving free outlet to the markets OF the
world. City gentlemen wishing coun-
nv place will find this a pleasant and con
venient one: from Philadelphia or Bati-
more it could be visited for several hours
and return home the same day. Persons
wishing to purchase will do we'll to ap-
ply soon as l am determined to sell in
the course of this Summer or Fall. APP
ply TO the subscriber in Elkton.
EDWARD WILSON.
July 81 ,47-tf
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where you will become better acquainted
with its nature and design, and thrust that
the time is not far distant, when similar
associations will be found in various parts
of the county, and then may old Cecil
stand forth pre-eminent among her sister
counties Of the State, as pioneer in the
great, the stupendous work of Education
al Reform.
B. T. HEATH.
Port Deposit, Sept. 80, III.
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hua,r or AL tonPIura<-!o7' received
ar,I. lor sIl.al the Irrw ava cHn,p sore Cherry
IIlil. a fresh Iri OF Gror"rrs, consisting IN part
Of New Orleans, Pudo hco, ami sugar house
tnoa<>cs. Brown aud loaf sugars from ii to
i1 cts. Raron silt, dried apples aud PEACHES
&C.. all of winch will DC sold low by
SHIPPERS \ CRAWFORD.
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DIR. ROBT. X. SMITH, respectfully Of
fers TO the inhabitants Of Ek,on aud vicinity his
Professional Services, and may be found for the
present at Mr. Hanna S Hotel.
Sept. ls, ~
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THE CECIL " .IiG.
a Gard.
Brown 4 IlrIn|iFc,

Brown Il IirinIirc,
Respectfully tender thc,rthanks TO the Public,
for the very liberal encouragement extended to
them, since they commenced business, and beg
ietve,o lnform Them tnrt they have just rcce'v-
cd fresh from the city, the
N>vpsoMEsr tnf bEsr assortment Of
%vrjsr > ) g4E ePT esDoGs
they nave ever lrchase !, when taken VI con-
neetlon with the tact tuat the prices are now
low GR VitiT EF Err
induces tlcm to hope for continuance of the
patronage they have nerct"iuie received; 10 Sc
clre wlrn, they "ili direct their unwcaiI"a at
lie ltIon
Elklon .1Rtil, !h 1851.
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DROWN d m'iNTIRE. offer for sale

EpRoNVN 81 M'INYIRE. offer for sale at
g@thc Brick Store House directly opposite the
Post Office.
doz DarIeug's grass and grain scythe s
Q 3" Cars Patent hay forks,
Pennsylvania mode hay rakes,
6 = Corn brooms
2 " Painted buckets,
SO Sacks dairy salt, with a heavy stock Of
very cheap sugar, coffee, moasses &c.
June 18th II
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q laid MusIins for | ? ~ cts. Just from Phil
" adclphia, beautiful lot Of Plaid Musins for
II 10 cts per yard, aud for sale by
IN 10 N j S Kennard.
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u. E:l.&cvy &sG0G a.

new siylr ul 1iOt y 4 :, FtmrlH. Cham Frdr
N,4ouo f,lIi, n.,han I"b"rg mixed do Nrap"-
ln.r Io,e. fine urarrss"d straw, HltaGdS Hno
Florence Huias. iunois ard caps "t AL p crS
ai.nr nuaso,ne assortment al f,owcrs both
Fa,,.a and Aucmct,.. @nr hupcs hrr stock
ol .., .s vrll .,t tnr iao'" pt,hose ""o may Ia
y,r her HllA r1@f pANogag"
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BSlNE double fold american, and smcon
& finished glish Bleached uuslins tor sa'e..'y
Oc,l BRowN & MclNTIkf
EN NTORIAL Lie OF General Taylor, tor
n sale by r
Octt bso"E y -AeiH'"S
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-06
THE ATTACK ON VERA CRUZ.

We have seen letters from Tampico which
giyeintercsting particulars in relation 10 the
then contemplated attack on Vera Cruz
The troops intended for the expedition had
all left that place. and in the highest spirits.
Col. Toten, Chief of the Engineer Corps.
had made very nice calculations. His estl-
mate was that SO hours would be occupied in
placing our batteries-30 hours in fireing.
and the city would be ours. If the castle
should hold out, then about thirty mortars
and howiiZers would be brought to bear.
Gen. Scott, when al Tampico. said that he
had about one hundred heavy guns, and
everything necessary,-The greatest ankle
iy existed among the officers % participate
in the siege, &c, The impression was, that
short work would be made OF the affair, and
then the troops would move on 10 Jalaspa,
out OF The terra calente, before the miasma
became dangerous. II was thought that the
castle il captured, would be blown up. aud
the navy assigned TO the duty Of watching
the port. The army was in fine order. and
although there was about 1000 men in the
toMn before the expedition sailed. there was
little or no disturbance Of any kind.
[Phia. Ing.
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CastairY aud three Lieutenants (names no
Arkansas CAvALRr.-KAled-Col. A
Veil: Capt. A. Porter. Wonnded-Lieut
5. A. Rcdder. s. y.r-
SECOND KENTUCKY FooT-RLfes-killed
Col. Mckee; Lieut., Col. II: Clay; Capt
o. w. Moore; Capt. w. T. Willis. Wound
ed-Lieu,s. L. ). Barbour, Withos and Mo-
sier.
ISp,ANABRIoADE-W ounded-Gen. Lane
I'd Regimeut--Killed--Ca klnner
Wake and Lieut.. Pan. WouDded--Cspts
Sanders and Osborn, Lieuts. Cayer, Hen
pineton, Morse, Lewis, Davis and Eppers6n
3J Regiment-Killed-Cap Fagkatt.-
Wounded-Maj. German and Capt Slup.
ILLINOIS BRIGADE, LIST Regimeni-Killed
Col. Hardin. Capt. Zabruski, Lieut.. Hag-
Teton. Wounded-Lieuts. J. L. Mcdonnell
and Ii. Evans.
ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS, Cd Reg't
Killed-Capt. Woodmap, Lieuis- Burton
Fletcher, Ferguson, Rollins, Barthson, Alb
erson and Price.
Wounded-Captains Coffee and Baker;
Lieurenants Picket, Engleson, Steele and
West; Adiutant Whitesides.
Company of Itras Volunteers attached 10
Illinois Brigade.
Killed-lst Lieut.. Campbell and Cd Lieut.
Loonhard.
Wounded-Capt. Conner.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM VERA
CRIJZ

INVESTMENT or VERA CRUz.-The Mail
issued an extra yesterday afternoon, contain
ing the following magnetic despatch, dated
New York. April Cd, . p. VI.
The New Orleans Picayune Of the 25rh,
just received, contains intelligence of the
highest importance.
Memorandum furnished by Captain Pouers.
Of schooner PoTtia.
Capt Powers, eight days from Tampico,
having been detained at the south and east of
Vera Cruz by heavy 'norther until the I7th
has arrived at New Orleans
The U. S. squadron and all the transports
left Point Lizardo for Sacrifcios 9th March.
The transports having on board IL, 900 troops
On the morning Of the lOth the troops and
marines effected landing within three miles
OF Vera Cruz. without meeting any oppOsi
ton from the enemy. as the landing was well
covered by constant discharges of bomb
shells and round shot from the u. S. steam
ers and gun boats anchored near the beach,
and in front Of the landing.
Immediately after, an organization of A.
merican forces on the beach. took up line Of
march over the sand hills, 10 The attack ofthe
enemy's outposts and fortifcaiios, situated
from TO miles from The castle and forts Of
the CITY, carried every one by storn-not,
however. without loosing IL men.
Numerous feats of bravery were displayed
on the llth. Col. Dixon Of The Palmetto rs.
CarolIna) regiment, was wounded in the
breast by musket ball. Capt. Alburris, I'd
infantry, had his head sho, off by 52Ib can
non ball-the same shot cut off priyate's
leg, and broke a drummcr's arm.
On the 18th and 18th The American forces
were employed IN getting up breastworks and
digging Entertainments occasional skirmish-
ing took placs with the enemy, who were
throwing showers Of bomb shells and round
shot from the Castle and city without much
effect.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-06
THE GALAXY,
MIDDLEBURY, VT.
Tuesday, April s, l847.
SHOP LIFTING.

On Thursday night Of las; week, mos,
dareing theft was committed in this place.
The Jewellers shop of Mr.. Joseph Dyar, OF
the east end of the bridge was entered by
means of breaking into an adjoining shop.
occupied by Mr.. Taggert. and Perforaiing a
passage through the partition large enough
10 admit loafer. Rich jewelry estimated
by the owner atnot less than II hundred
dollars was purloined, II consisted of about
sixty gold and silver watches, gold watch
chains, gold pens. silver spoons, rings, pens,
spectacles, &c, &c.
On Sunday the property was found con-
cealed in fhe loft the old Stone Factory,
and restored 10 the owner. MIR. Dyar has
offered reward of $4,000 for the conviction
OF the thief or thieves, Strong hopes are
entertained that the scoundrels may be ferret
ed out and punished.
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FROM HAVANA AND VERA CRUZ.
From The N. o. Delta. 23d.


The packet brig Adams Gray. Capt. Col
Inns, arrived from Havana yesterday morning
bringing us files Of papers TO the l4th inst.
the day OF her departure.
The Diario ofthe 18th publishes extensive
extracts Of Mexican news, most Of which we
have received here, via TampiCo. The
Vera Cruz papers are only TO the Oath Feb
ruary-from them the following extracts are
made by the Havana Journals.
All sorts of preparations to oppose the at
tack Of the Americanswere going on at Vera
Cruz, where 1900 men from Puebla we're
daily expected 10 arrive. Gen. Morales,
Commander in Chief Of the troops at Vera
Cruz, is represented rs very anxious that the
Americans should commence their attack on
the City, as he was confident that with the
forces under his command, and the reinforce
menfs expected, he would be able TO give
them hard fight.
The Mexicans were carefully watching
all The movements of the American squad
ron, and nothing indicated the approaching
OF the attack. but they had reliable iniorma-
tion thatihe troops and several vessels IN
tended TO operate in it. were at Lobos ISL
and, where they awaited the result oil Don
Alexandra Atocha's mission, in order 10 be-
gin the attack il the proposals rendered oy
him on the part ofthe United States Govern
meat were refused.
1t vas reported at Vera Cruz, that most
fatal sickness had made lis appearance 4
mong the crews of the American vessels, IN
which we believe there IS no truth.
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STILL LATER.

Private Letters had been received at Saltil-
10 as late as the 5th March, at which time
General Taylor was at Buena Vista. The
following letter was received at Matamoros.
by Mexican merchant Of that place, from a
Mexican Of Saltlllo. Ii was dated on the 9th
March, and gives the only account Of the
manner in which the battle was fought thai
has yet been received AT 8 o'clock, on the
god ult., the battle commenced at Buena Wis
ia, five miles from Sal,ilo, The fight opened
with artillery, and destructive cannonade
was kept open until sunset. No decided sd
vantage was obtaiLed BY either side-the loss
on both being very great.
On the 23d, at 10 clock, the battle was
asnin renewed, and kept up without intermis-
sion, until half past three in the afternoon.
Both armies we're closely engaged during the
Whole time. Gen. Wool advanced with
strong detachment againstthe Mexican amy,
but was driven back with immense loss. The
Mexican cavalry charged upon him with
drawn swords, and did great execution. As
Wool fell back. Gen. TAYLOR advanced ,rih
fresh troops, and repealed The Mericans NTH
great slaughter! This charge decided the
battle, which was not again renewed. The
number killed and wounded was very prea,
oil both sides. can only estimate the num-
Der os the car; loads Of wounded that have
entered the city from both battle fields.
On the 24th, both armies hung of, without
coming to general engagement-eacho &C.
cupIed in carrying off the wounded and bury
ing their dead.
After the 9th. there was no more lighting
the Mexican troops. furnishing with hunger,
became convinced that they would not hi
nmph or drive General Taylor from his posi-
ton, and retired.
AS yet, Santa Anna has only retired a short
distance; but do not entertain the belief
'nat ne viii venture another engagement.
Mexico has not the means 10 bear the bur-
aen OF the war. IL is opposing poverty to a
weaknessto strength. In my o.
pInion. II would be best for the two Govern
ments to enter into negotiations. With the :
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WAR NEWS.

The adyices which have come in from the
seat oi War since the last weeks publication,
present a state OF affairs different from the
indications VI previous arrivals. Instead of
a succession Of battles, and the gradual re-
treat Of Gen, Taylor, 10 Monterey, ii seems
most probable that bot single battle has
been fought between the hostile armies a few
miles in advance of SaltilIo, in which our
troops, under Gen. Tayl or. have agnin COW
cred themselves with glory. The enemy
were repulsed with the loss of 1000 men.
Gen. Taylor remained master Of the field.
Santa Anna retired 10 miles to Aqua Neuva
Our loss in officers has been great in proper
ton to the numbers engaged. We give Il
list Of the killed and wounded rs far as re-
ceivcd. Although sadly de-, atcd, Gen. San
ia Anna relying upon the superior numbers
and reinforcemcnts, threatens to renew hos
tilities. According TO his own accounts.
however. his troops are in most desperate
condition, being short ofboth bread & water.
Further Vera Cruz has been invested. after
taking many Of the enemies ourposts and fol-
ti6cations. A very few days will show the
result, which can scarcely fail ofheing a sue
cessful one
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MExIcAS DEFkNcEs AT VERA CRuz.-A
letter from Tampico says-'It is known here
that the enemy are preparing TO give US a
warm reception on landing at Vera Cruz.
In the rear of Anton Lizardo they have built
strong Notifications, too far for the guns of
our Notifications TO bear upon them, but in
reach OF the point of landing. On these forti6-
cations very heavy guns are mounted, ard
other arrangeMentsare made TO make des-
pera,e stand agsnst the landing of our troops.
II is also TO be expected that the city of Vera
Cruz is in condition to make bloody re
sistance.'
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RUTLAND ROAD.-The Bunker Hill Auro-
IA thinks the Sullivan and central roads will
tage the long trdrcl TO and from Burlington
and Boston. We think so too, and that the
Rutland will get all the short trdrel, i. o. all
those who prefer the shortest distance be-
tween two points,
n , Some eight or ten tenemcnis, ITEM
perance hcuses) Offices and stores, were re-
Gently daubed and defaced in Troy, by the
friend. Of liberty and license. On some were
written. Damn the Temperance Men; the
very course TO ensure new energy in support
Ing violated law.
RAILROAD IsoS.-The friends Of the Rut-
land railroad will be gratfed 10 learn that the
rails for laying The irhoLe track, from Bellows
Falls to Burlington have been contracted for,
aud AT such prices to give satisfaction to al
concerned. According to the statement Of
Judge Folleti, President ofihe Company. no
passed through this town on Friday last. on
his way home from Boston, the men 10 fur
nish the rails are hlessrs. Horace Gray IL Co.,
| of Boston. The H rail is to be furnished,
eishing 60 lbs. per yard. This will consti-
tute strong ard safe track. The fact oil
Mr.. Grcys being heavy stakeholder in this
COilpdHl W Il iuinlSl dn lHuuCeiieDi, u tfldi
we're necessary, to manufacture the right
KIND of an article.
The reports from head quarters respec-
ting everything connected with a sure and
speedy construction Of the Champaign and
Connecticut River Railroad, and OF manning
il for business, are OF the most cheering kind.
We don't much expect these iron alls will
float up the Connec iiuut river this spring but
the prospect is that they will find the way on
TO the road as soon as the Cheshire road is
made passable for cars.-Ioice.
Central RAILROAD STocK.-l57 shares
were sold at Boston on the Goth az follows:
shares 63 "a per share; ) do 81 3 do
10 do 81 do; 5 do so Ia do 100 do so 1-S
| d.
Sold by order of the easurer-S75 paid
In.-pt. Patriot, March %.
The Engineer Of Tim Fall River Railroad
has been bound over in the sum of $500 for
carlessness IN running n snow plow into an
other irain,by which two persons were killed.
The Railroad Committee in the Massacb-
uset,s Legislature are engaged in hearino-
The various arguments for and against The
projected air line road from Boston TO New
York. 1t is doubtful whether the LeqlsIa
turc will grant Charter conflicting as II
will with so many other oads. and still more
improbable that means could be obtained to
| build the road.
At the recent city election in Philadelphia
the Wings carried, with large majorities, Is
out ofthe " wards. Also, in Germantown
and in most Of the Northern boroughs.
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THE BArrLEs.-A telegraphic despatch
from New York, TO the Transcript and Jour-
| nal, Of last evening gives short but apparent
| ly an authentic account of the battles between
General Taylor and Santa Anna. Ghey
were fought on the 22d and 23d ult., at Bue-
TIA Vista, about six miles south OF Salullo.
| The Mexicans had $4,000 and Gen. Taylor
had 5000 men. The Mexicans were totally
routed, with 1000 killed and wounded. The
American loss was 700, including So officers.
Among the killed are Col. Henry Clay, Jr.,
Col. Yell of Arkansas, Col. John ]. Hardin
of Illinois, and Adjptant Lincoln Of Massa-
chusetts. The latter distinguished himself
CALAMITY in the battles of the 9Th and 9th OF
Nav, and was promoted therefor. The de-
spaich says
The Mexican Adjutant- General was taken
prisoner, Santa Anna had fallen back on A
qua Nueva.
The first days fighting was at long shot s.
maneuvering. Santa Ann attempted to get
in the rear of Taylor, but Taylor's artillery
dispersed the Mexicans.
The Americans sustained several bayonet
charges with great frmness. General Tay-
Ior was in every part of the field.
The volunteer officers displayed unexam-
piCn III ibNd
the enemy, as is shown by the great dispro-
portionate loss.
Santa Anna claims to have taken four posi-
tons ~ three pieces Of artillery and two stand
ards. Taylor. during the action, received a
ball through his oveicoat. Adjutant Bliss was
wounded.
Adjutant Lincoln was killed. The prison.
ers lad been exchanged. General Taylor oc-
cupied the battle ground unmolested, on the
oath and 25th.
On the oath and 25ih, Santa Anna writes
to the government that he had retired TO A
qua Nucya. because he had not one days ra-
tons left. He says both armies were much
cut up, but promises to return and renew the
attack as soon as he can procure provisions
and water.
An American train of 100 mules was cut
off between Camargo and Monterey. All
the escort was killed except three.
Colonel Curtis had left Camargo to attack
Unera. Colonel Morgan of Ohio had reach
ed Monterey after much fighting. Seralvo,
Miermarin, and China we've in possession Of
the Mexicans. An attack was daily expected
on Tampco, and the citizens were srming at
BRACES, but fear of being attacked had passed
away. Full accounts have been received by
mail.