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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1847-05-26

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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1847-05-26

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
From the Tribune.
LATER FROM VERA CRUZ.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE LATE At
TACK on CoL MClNTosH's TRAIN.-SLEN-
DER GARRISON AT VERA CRUZ !-YELLow
FEVER, &c.
We are again indebted to our pony express"
for copies OF New Orleans papers, in six days
from that city. From the New Orleans Com
mcrcial Times, Of the 10th inst, we extract the
following.
The United States steamer Mary Kingsland,
Capt Davis, arrived at New Orleans on the 18th
INST, from Vera Cruz the 9th, and from Brazos
the 18th inst. She brings us more details of the
most important event that has lately happened
in Mexico viz: the attack on Col. Mclutosh's
train.
ATTACK OF THE TRAIN.-We learn that the
whole of the immense train, under the command
Of Col Mcintosh and 500 men, proceeding on
ward TO the headquarters of General Scott, were
attacked at point just fifteen miles beyond
Santa Fe, in village eight miles from Vera
Cruz. The moment the attack was made on the
head of the train, the Dragons charged ON the
enemy and dispersed them. After the lapse of
a very short time, the MeXicans again made their
appearance in seemingly overwhelming numbers,
at least 2OOO strong, and opened fire on Sow
eral points at once here a considerable number
of pack mules fell into the hands OF the foe, from
the extended line which had to be kept up on
the march, owing 10 the narrow defles through
| which the line was passing.
Colonel Mcintosh, after rather a severe con-
test, beating off the assaants, and then for
tlfying himself behind his wagons, deemed
It mprudent to continue on without reinforce
menl, particularly requiring artillery. An ca
press reached the city on Monday, the 9Th inst,
IN the evening, and on Tuesday morning, Gen.
Cadwallader marched TO his relief, with a section
detailed from the howitzer battery, ten guns, at.
tached TO the yoltlguer regiment under Leuts.
BlaKey and Cochrane; four companies lth reg
lmcnt, under Col. Ramsay one company Of the
9th aud one OF the 7th infantry, aud company X.
of Sd dragons. Twenty wagons accompanied.
! The Mexlcans are said TO be posted in consid-
cradle strength in the vicinity Of the National
Bridge lPuente Nacional,) close to which the
train Is entrenched. They are determined to
dispute the passage with US. Gen. Cadwallader,
ON his junction with Col. Mcintosh, will be at
the head Of about 1900 strong, and he has de-
clared that he shall soon be able to clear the
road OF these desparadoes-the guerlllas. AL
though the name is not given, there is little doubt
OF the MeXlcans being under the command OF
Padre Jaruela, the Spanlard, of whose exploits
we have already spoken in these columns. The
exact sum IN specie, conveyed by this tram Is
S3o0, 900. There is no authentic Intelligence OF
the loss sustained by either party IN TINS encoun-
ter. DIR. Harvey, brother OF the Colonel, It Is
said, received a musket ball in the leg, which
was, however, but flesh wound.
II HoRsE RoBBERr-A daring robbery OF some
forty or fifty horses and mules is said to have
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
From the Cleveland American.
NATIVE Mexico ANS.

Among all the inconssl encles which have APP
peared on the part OF the administration in re-
card to the boundary Of Texas and the war, none
are more glazing than its course respecting San
ia Fe. 1t will be remembered by all that the
President claimed the Rio Grande, from It's
mouth to its source, as the western boundary OF
Teras. He never claimed that the United States
were entitled to any territory except such as was
embraced in Texas. 1t will be remembered, fur
Their, that prior to the commencement of the war
Texas had formed State Constitution, and been
admitted as Slate into the Union.
But, Notwithstanding all this, the President,
after conquering Santa Re, has set up a cipii gov
eminent there SO that if it be true that the Rio
Grande is the true boundary OF Texas, then San
Ia Re is in Texas, and there are fiUo civil gov
ernments therefore the government OF the
State of Texas the other the civil government
set up by the President.
Now, If any portion Of the people within
State rebel against the Government, it is The du-
ty of the President Of the United States, acting
under the Constitution, to put down that rebel
lion. And in order to preserve peace, he may,
if necessary, proclaim martial law; but he has
no right to set up clrH government wlthln q
State government 1t would be palpable usur-
patton OF power. No one would owe any obli-
cations to it. And yet this is the very thing the
President has done within what he himself claims
10 be the State Of 1'erds!
We see that there have been several trials OF
Mexlcans, and erecutionS too, for violations OF
The laws OF the usurped government. This a.
mounts to ld.bloodel murder. We see one
.derlcan has been tried for treason, and executed
Treason? AS if a Mexican owes allegiance to
this Government, and could commit treason u
galnst It, There is something inexpresslbly hor'
rible IN our treatment of these Mexicans, The
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have received the Par
lor Magazine for june E. Miles, publisher,
New York city. The embellishments are view
ne the Mount of Olives from the wall of Jeru-
salem, ia beautiful pctnre,) and two flowers
the Clammy Saracha and the spreading Schlz'
anthus. Mr.. Headley, the editor, contributes sew
cral articles in his dashing, lively style, and all
the articles are good. The Columbian Magazine
for July has also come to hand, being the hrs'
number of volume eight. Always excellent as
the engravngs of this Magazine are, those o.
the present number are peculiarly so: "sugarlng
off" will command the favor of the Green Noun
tain Boys and Girls, and "Navy Island" is ONT
of the most beautiful of landscapes. AS to tn
matter, it is sufficient to say that John lnman il
still the editor in chief. Ormsby & Hackett
publishers, New York City.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
ILLINOIS.

ELGIN, Kane Co., June IL, lS4

ELGIN, Kane Co., June IL, l647.
see you put down in your table of delegates
TO alter our State Constitution, that the l.ocos
have SO, Wings "A, which is not correct. Instead
of growing before we were out of the woods, we
were out, and are out, and mean TO keep out O.!
the woods Our convention met and organized
last week, and upon the election of President oil
the Convention, which was the test question OF
Banks or no Banks, ,the only issue here upon The
election,) Zadoc Casey was the Antl-Bank Lo-
cofoco candidate, and Newton Cloud was the
Wing and Conservative candidate. Casey re-
ceived 65 votes, Cloud g. and there were A scat
tering-giving us a majority of l5,-enough for
all practical purposes. We now are in hopes
of getting good Wing Conservative Constltu'
ton. We Wings have been SO overwhelmed IN
Locofocosm, that we are glad 10 see out, and
as day approaches, we cannot help rejoicing that
" Better day is coming, boys" when we shall
range Illinois beside the steady Wing State oil
Vermont We shall be the evening star, and
Vermont the morning star, to guide us into the
safe harbor of good Wing principles.
Our wheat crops are about gone. The Hesslar
fly has made its Appearance among our spring
wheat, and some pieces look like burnt prairie
We are in hopes to raise enough for home con
sumption and perhaps more. Yours, truly,
B. w. r.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
THE PRESIDENT
May %, 1917,

Has been very handsomely received at Balti-
more, Philadelphia, New York, and elsewhere on
that he will visit Concord N. H.; and from thence
he already has invitations TO Maine and to Wes-
tern Massachusetts. On Tuesday evening a
meeting was holden here, and committee ap-
pointed to invite President Polk to visit Mont
pelier. We hope he will come. Vermont and
Vermonters are worth showing; or rather, it is
worth the trouble for the President to take a lit
tie pains to see them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
From the Army of Gen. TAYLOR.

We learn something more OF the deplorable
duel in the Virginia regiment. The parties en-
gagged in it were Lieut.. Maham, Of Capt Bank.
heads company, and Lient. Mumford, of Capt
Carrington's company. The latter died mmc-
diatey, being shot through in several places
Lieut.. Mahon was alive at last accounts from him,
but 1t was thought could not survive, having been
shot directly through the body.
Correspondence of the Picayune
MONTEREY, Mexico, May 30.
When wrote you last, we we're all full of the
expedition to San Luis, and active preparations
were making for march at an early period, but
now every thing is knocked in the head. Gen.
Scott has thrown bomb-shell into this division
of the forces which will utterly preclude the
possibility of Gen. Taylors advancing for many
weeks, and probably will put an end to the ex-
petition. Seven Of the ten regiments have re-
ceved orders to repair to Vera Cruz and Join
Gen. Scott which completely strips Gen. Tay-
| lor of the troops now at the BrazOs, who were TO
form part Of his force, and leaves him utterly
poweress. 1t seems hard indeed that he should
thus be stripped, for the second time, and when
every thing was in readiness to advance; but
Gen. Scott is determined that his campaign shall
be brilliant and successful, and makes ali his ar
engagements without the slightest consideration
for his brother General, whose plans he utterly
dlsregards Ii this last order is complied with,
as it must be, of course, Gen. Taylor's whole
force will consist of the Virginia, Massachusetts,
North Carolina, and Mississippi regiments, six
companies of regular artillery, two regiments of
dragoous, one regiment Of Texan horse, and, save
one battalion OF volunteer cavalry, composed OF
re-enlised volunteers.
These will scarcely number 5000, all tod, and
to leave garrison forces will reduce the column 10
1000. With this force it would be quixotlc 10 at
tempt to move, and you are well aware that it is
a matter OF great uncertainty when q sufficient
number OF troops can arrive at the Brazos Thus
Gen. Taylor is prevented from bringing an ardu-
Gus, hard fought campaign to a brilliant termn-
alton. We'll, "'tis an Ill wind that blows nobody
good" says the old adage, and this second at
tempt to paralyze the movements of the old Gen
eral will but endear him more to the people, and
the missile Of destruction hurled at him, will but
recoil on their own heads. | suppose you have
heard from below, ere this that Col. Hays is en-
route for this place, with full regiment of Tex
an rangers, well mounted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

laws of nations and justice arc set at perfect de-
fance We take city, establish civil gov
eminent, and if they undertake to regain it, we
hang them for treason What would we have
said, in the days of the Revolution, if when the
British had overrun Georgia aud South Carolina,
then had hung as traitors every man ,olo attempted
10 reiuke them Would they not have been pro-
nounced murderers? And would we not have
retGliatcd?
The record of this Mexican war will be a
dark page in the history of this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

SUNDAY "Tho battle of Pao Alto was
fought on Sunday, the 9Th day of May"
"Thc American army arrived and took posi-
ton in front of Monterey on Sunday, the Goth
day of September-the battle commenced the
next morning"
"The battle of Del Norte, New Mexico, was
fought on Sunday, the 24.h Of January"
"The battle Of Buena Vista commenced on
Sunday, the 2lst day of February"
"The surrender OF the city and castle OF Vera
Cruz was made to General Scott, on Sunday, the
2Sth day of March"
"The battle of Sacramento, Chihuahua, was
fought on Sunday, the 2Stll day of March,"
"The battle OF Cerro Gordo commenced on
Sunday, the 18th day of April"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
Essex County Convention.

The Wings of Essex County are requested to
meet in County Convention, at the Town House
in Lunenburg, on Saturday, the 3D. day of July
next, at ten o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Senator for said
County. And in view of the unicise policy pur-
sued by tbs present administration, it is to be
hoped that the Wings of Essex County will
turn out upon that occasion, and so far as we
are concerned, use our best endcavors to devise
ways and means for the restoration of correct
and wholesome prlnci pies.
WIN. H. HARTSHORN,)
JOHN DEWEY, Co. Com.
WIN. B. MAY,
May 90, 1917,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

THE HERoEs OF BUENA VISTA TAXING LEAVE
OF THE GREAT CAPTAIN The following from
the Picaynne speaks for itself:
'The parting scene between The Mississippi
Regiment and Gen. Taylor, we are told, was at-
fectlng in the extreme. AS the men marched
by him to return to their homes, overpowered
with the recollection Of the high deeds which
endeared them to him, and, with their demon
STATIONS of respect and affection, he attempted
in vain to address them. With tears streaming
down his furrowed cheeks, all he could say was,
:" Go on boys-l can't speak"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

LIBERAMTY OF NEGRoEs.-The colored peo-
pie of Antigua have lately subscribed sevon
hundred dollars towards the relief of the suffer-
ing poor of Ireland.
FLYING FROM PERsEcUrIoN.-Two hundred
emgrants arrived in Baltimore, few days since,
said to be the vanguard of colony of several
thousand HoandeTs, who are about TO settle in
Missouri. They are well clad, aud fine looking
people, and have an abundance of means to car.
ry out their intention. They fly from religious
persecution under the King Of Hanover
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
WASHINGTON COUNTY CON-
VENTION.
June 2, 1917.

The Wings of this County are respectful
" invited to attend county convention at Mont
pler, on the 9TH day of July, iS47, at 10 o'clock
forenoon. 10 nominate candidates for County
Senator's and organise for the approaching e.
lection.
By request of the County Committee.
June l6 1917.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

VIRGINIA. The first Thursday of next An,
gust has been selected by Governor Smith, OF
Virginia, as the day for the election to supply
the vacancy in the Petersburg district caused by
the death of General Dromgoole. There are two
Loco candidates in the field--Meade, the regu-
Iarly nominated, and Baptist, who dominates
himself Hon. Geo. w. Boiling ID the Wing
candidate, with fair chance for an election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

s,ApAMA.-Ncholas Davis, Esq, in compli-
onca viii the wishes of the Wings of Alabama,
has announced himself candidate for the Cub
erpatorial chair of that State, Two olher can
didales are in the hcld-Reuoen ChapnIIn, h ,,'e
nominee of the Loco EGco caucus, anu sU nniad
L. Martin, the present GoSetHof' w" aIen ,bs field
off the track by the Caucus, ba' 'a"'" INV
on his own hook,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01
THE WINGS OF OHIO.

The State Central Committee OF the Wings OF
Ohio have issued an address TO their brethren in
that State, which contains the true Wing creed
in relation TO the war with Mexico, and the course
the party should pursue, in regard 10 nominating
a candidate for the Presidency. The one man
power involved our country in war, contrary toI
the wishes of the people, The address calls up
on the people to ponder upon the consequences
which are sure to result to ous country, if the war
should continues heavy national debt, and cor
rupt state of public morals. The question is ask
ed, what are we fighting for "a question Of the
highest Importance, and which has never been
honestly answered. If it is for more territory,
we do not desire tive have enough. But, It
more territory is added to the Union, in conse-
quence Of the war, shall it be free, or slave ter
rltory? The address says;--
"These are difficult questions, involving preg-
nant consequences. Who can answer them sat
lslactorlly? We much fear they are to become
subjects of discord, contention and disunion be-
tween the States. God forbid But who can
tell what time may bring forth? OF one thing
we are very certain: the crisis demands wisdom
and iirmness.
We are opposed to the acquisition and annex
alton Of territory, in any manner and under any
pretence whatever--dnd as citi=ensQ Of free State
ire iCiH never consent 10 The FURTHER extension Of
Slavery If this exciting question is to be thrown
into the political arena, II It is TO be mingled in
the next Presidential contest; if it is to be forced
upon U.s. we will meet it like men. We are ready
AYE READYw
la regard to the Presidency, the Committee
say
"A word on the subject Of the Presidential
candidates: Far be it from us to debar any man,
even if we had the power from aspiring to the
highest offices within the gift of the people,
Nellher would we make military success, how
ever signal, or military achievement, however
brilliant, test OF qualification. And while we
condemn and reject no man, so neither do we
propose any man in connection with the Presi-
dency. We are pledged to no one-we are CONF
mitted to no one. We do not think the present
a proper time to select a candidate. Let us re.
assert our principles, and declare the policy upon
which we intend TO act We can afford to wait
for the Wing party is not SO few in number or SO
poor IN talent, that it cannot, at the proper time,
furnish many well tried, true and gallant leaders,
who will carry our banner on to victory, and do
honor TO our principles. Then ABIDE THE HOUR
AND THE MAN"
These, says the Boston Atlas, are words of
truth and soberness, and we would commend
them TO those gentlemen who are SO busy manu-
featuring a Candidate for the Wing party Of the
Union, partc ulary those land they appear to be
the most actve) whose States never cast Wing
electoral vote since the birth OF time We are
glad to see the Wings of Ohio stand forth thus
boldly, in defence Of their right.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

LICENSE Law IN New HAMPsHihE."-h w!
has been introduced into the Now Hampshire
Legislature, proposing 10 submit the license cues
lion to the people, i they decide i9r leepSe e.
then taverns and retailers are 70 pc iicehSsu ~
sJiscreot persons" are to be permitted 10 sci,
SPIRITS for medicinal, chemical and mechanical
purposes Ceprir,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

CoUNrERFEIrs.-A remittance was received
yesterday at the Suffolk Bank, from the Bank OF
Burlington, VT, of 5000. There were bills of
800 each, and 2 OF $50 each, of the Shoe and
Leather Dealers Bank, Boston, making five hun
dred dollars. Then there were 8 bills Of $50
each, of the Massachusetts Bank, Boston. All
bills of the respective banks The alterations
are SO well done that 80 persons out Of every hun
dred would not detect the cheat. The loss to
the party who made The remittance, is 1856. We
hope that the scoundres who are flooding the
country with their spurious notes, may soon be
detected. - Boston Alias, 22d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

SANTA ANNA. The mob in the city of Next
co do not seem to have had any respect for the
Pass" which our President gave Santa Anna.
The officers of our fleet at Vera Cruz permitted
that lunctionary to pass in unmolesed; but the
Democracy" Of the city OF Mexico stoned him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

The Mississippi Rifle Regiment has lost, by
sickness, small pox, &C., l56 of its members,
since it embarked for the seat of war, about
year ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

NJ Weather splendid for the crops, and eve
~ thing promises well for the farmers in this re-
zion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-01

MoRE RELIEF FOR IRELAND. The new ship
Reliance which sailed from this port on Friday,
for Cork, took out nearly $4,000 worth OF bread,
stuiis and provisions, contributed for the relet OF
the destitute Irish. Boston Atlas.
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LATER.
.4llack and Defeat Of Guertlias - General s. oft
Reiyorced-.4Gaire in the City Of .Nerico, Sc.
NEW YORK lime %

.4tlack and Defeat Of Guertias - General oft
ReiWorced-.4batre in the City Of .Nerico, Sc.
NEW York, June q.
A party left Puebla, for Vera Cruz, under the
command Of Capt Bainbridge, and on the route
were attacked several times by guerillas. They
lost five men and one wagon. The Mexicans
were repulsed. Capt Bainbridge's party sue
cceded IN reaching Col. McIn.osh's camp A
party OF guerlllas attacked the camp and fired
upon it all night. They reached Vera Cruz in
safety.
The party under Capt. Duperu was attacked
by superior force, but repulsed the enemy, Kill
ling several, with the loss of three killed and
three wounded.
Gen. Cadwallader joined COL Mcintosh with
a reinforcement a. the National Bridge when
the whole was attacked by the Mexicans. The
battle lasted several houis. The Mexcans were
defeated with loss of 100 men. The Amer-
cans lost 10 killed and 40 wounded. The train
then moved forward to Jalapa.
The station at Jalapa had been broken up,
Gen. Scott having opened a road from Perote to
Tuspan, for supplies.
Gen. Shields had joined Gen. Scott with 1000
men,
There was not much sickness in Vera Cruz.
No preparations for resistance have been made
between Puebla and the Capital. 10000 men
are reported to be in the city of Mexico. Gen.
Scott will remain i'll Peubla until reinforced.
Santa Anna has the second time resigned his
military and civil stations Not accepted.
Five Mexican Generals had been arrested and
sent to different States for confinement
new pronuncanento at the Capital put down.
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OPINIONS OF THE ENGLISH Pass CoMPLI-
MENT TO GEN. SCoTT. Abiding to the battle
Of Cerro Gordo, and the confidence both of our
officers and troops, the London Chronicle says:
The opinion entertained by the United States
officers OF the power of resistance of their OPP
ponents, may be inferred from Gen. SCOTS or
ders issued to the various generals of division
on the day preceding the action. Never, in the
directions issued by any of the greatest Europe
an commanders, DO we remember to have seen a
greater confidence manifested in what must be
the result OF his operations. Success is assumed
on every point, and the direction to be taken by
each division, after forcing each point of the
Mexican entertainments, Is as clearly marked out
as though the result had taken placed.
We are bound TO say that the unlimited conf
dence placed by Gen. Scott in the troops under
his command has been justified by the event.
His victory at Cerro Gordo appears to have been
by far the most brilliant affair of the war.