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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-15

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JASON WHITING, IEMAN W CUTLER
GEORGE G. WOODRUFF.
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From the N. Y. Evening Post.
The Nrxxs from Mexico.

large space IN our columns to-day is occupied with
the details of the recent battle between General Scott
and Santa Anna. Ii was severe conflict The position
OF the Mexcans very strong and could be taken on
ly by storm, or by being turned On the 10th nt the
MeXicans were occupying cham OF works along the
road TO Jaapa, the nearest OF which was mile ana
quarter direct line from General SCOTS headquarters
The part of the road intervening between the two
forces had been cut up and barrcaded, and every poss
Bile means of annoyance had been devised by the Mexi-
cans Beyond the first work there three or four
others completely commanding the gorge, throughout
which the road runs. .q. .
These Notifications on hills and rising so as to
defend one another General Scott had between eight
and nine thousand men, and Santa Anna not less than
fifteen thousand.
Such the position of the armies. The attempt was
made most successfully BY cutting new road to turn
their works II must be noticed that in all the battles
which have been fought the Mexcans have had strong
positions and large numbers They have fought well
and have retired or been driven from the field only after
severe loss on our side Yet in every battle they have
been worsted However vain or exravagant views they
may have had of their military power they must now be
convinced that their enemy Is an overmatch Tor them
A half of their country has been capuredall their ar
mics have been annihiated-thcy are without money
without credit, and stripped IN measure, oil military
equipments. few days more may find General Scott in
the city of Mexico.
Ii would be an of injustice both to the general and
the brave soldiers under his command to pass their
brilliant achievements. The battle of Cerro Gordo is
worthy be placed by the side OF the capture OF Vera
Cruz; and the entire campaign of this branch OF the ar
my unsurpassed in the skuness of its conduct. or the
brancy of its success, by anything that has ever been
witnessed the American continent since ITS settlement
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The Fire Works.
From the correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-

from HE corresponIence of the Baltimore Sun /
w ,suxaroN MAYS
" 49,: ~, , -, /,
AT noon and Mt sun down Sau'es Again iesolncialeu
throughout the length and breadh p inc eToPos-ia-
king 100 guns during the day -, i, ,.l,,
Before the tap OF The bell - ciock c iIsi's
meneed, and IN few minutes alostevery Polic Dudihe
and every dwelling, from thai OF coodoe uowh W te
humbestof the helper plesIneo olisnt alu
appearance The view from inc iletsecoh Po Oh ave
nues and streets surprisingly hue many very pretty
and appropriate transpaiences Were dispayeo ana All was
neat and imposing. Alexandria, bluaesputg, georgetown,
and Baltimore, were all fully represeteuior such lhohs
OF delighted people never graeed me Navy iaa before
still, there was no excess--io CONFUSION OF disorder
throughout the entire each seemed anxious oconr
butte to the general harmony and OF me occasion
eXtngushed and anxious crowds soon thfonsed every
street and avenue towards the scene OF me grand pyo
tecnic exhibitions under the dlrectoloi Deiahl r. LOS
ten, esq.
The site selected AT the intersection OF virginia and
Georgia avenues with Il street lieua,eiy III on' was
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From the ~ Y, Journal of Commerce, May s..


The celebration in honor of our victories in Mexico
came off yesterday, agreeably to the programme AT
rise national salute fired from the Battery, and the
national flag displayed from all the public buildings
Many private buildings and most or all OF the American
vessels the harbor displayed the stars and stripes and
other insignia appropriate to the occasion We were
happy to observe that of the foreign vessels adj
dton to their national flags hoisted also the stars
and stripes. u
AT noon salute of 100 guns was fired from the Bat
terry, Washington square, Tompkins square, and Harlem
In the afternoon there was respectable military DIS,
play by the division of artillery under Major General
Sanford which marched through of the principal
Streets arriving at the Park toward evening" when after
firing feu de joe, they dismissed But the grand
display reserved for the evening. AT o'clock the
CITY Hail. and all other public buildings in the Park,
with many private buildings AT the time the firing
of rockets commenced at different points, accompanied
BY innumerabe discharges of all sorts OF firearms, from
cannon down to Chinese crackers which continued until
late in the evening In the mean time, there were two
alarms of fire, which the bells in motion, II IN con-
cert with all the other noise producing engines.
On the whole, the celebration passed of pleasantly
and far know, without anything to mar Its en-
oyment by the public.
That was day of rejoicing for the brilliant success OF
our arms; this is day of mourning on account OF the
brave men who fell From sunrise to sunset the flags on
all the public buildings will be displayed at half mast
and the same is requested to be done by masters of
sells, &c H
From 10 IN to o'clock one hour, the bells will be
tolled, in memory of the deceased And well may Tho
nation mourn for she has lost of her best and
dutifuI sons. multitude OF families, in the nation a
large are amenng the loss of valued reatves-soTnt
in battle and BY disease and exposure May peace
very soon arrive, with its sken wings, and the demon
of destruction depart, never more to return.
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THE UNION.
mey The one to the soldiers concludes in the follow

merry The TO the soldiers concludes IN Inc follow
ing manner: lII
Soldiers The of trial has at last arrived II VIII
neither be long doubtful because, in order 10 uuinp
only need follow he footsteps OF the nation from which
descendants Spain saved herself IN lsos because
she entered into peace agreements WIN her V
Let initiate her consistency, and we shall be saved
God and iberyv'
All the speeches and public addresses breathe ierce
and determined hostility against country, and exclude
all thoughts of peace guerilla war, and one oil posts
is advised by the leading members OF Congress
Our volunteers are viewed with great horror The
Monitor quotes from New Orleans papers the accounts
of the bad conduct of the volunteers, when encamped be-
low the city, and eycaims, Gracious God, what bar
barians 70 But we must here close quotations for
the present
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Important Sale.
TIME CATHARINE FURNACE, with dwelling; 4,6iS


7NHE CATHARINE FURNACE, with dwelling; 46is
acres ofland. containing iron ore, well wooded fix
blacIsniths TOOLS &c. &c, With everything requisite for
complete iron manufacturing nue les
premises that highly valuable property known the Cath
arine Furnace with all the land attached thereto fixtures
outhouses, forming as a whole complete iron mannlactu
ring establishment with neat and desirable family resi-
bly, healthy other in the Union The principal items
embraced in the proposed sale are as follows -es.
The Catarine Furnace, location in the county OF spot
ylvana State of Virginia, 10 miles from the town of Fred
ericksbug, mile from Swift Run Gap Turnpike Road and
The Stack was built by Mark McAfee the year 1897
s6 high 30 feet square at the base 10 feet across tho
Casting 80 feet wide so feet long, with shed
each side 20 feet wide and 80 feet long
sheds on two sides, and an engine ofl4-horse power.
Bridge-hsuse, SO feet WIDE n feet long.
Coal-ouse part of stone 80 feet wde 100 feet long, with
Office, boarding house for workmen ball house, pattern
house, smoke-house, and blacksmh's shop; patterns,
description of shell and shot used by the general govern
ment; valuable set of brass pot patterns, stove patterns
Is mules and horse, wagons carts, &c, with gear
Stabling, ample to accommodate from 40 to 90 head OF
The dwelling house. two stores with rooms, kitchen,
and all necessary offices, and houses for servants.
The terms of sale will be one-hrd cash. the balance in
Of trust on the premises considerable portion of the
property being Perishabe good personal security will be
The property may be purchased at private SALE until the
10th May, 1877 After that day, private offer viii be re-
ccived If sold privately, will be given in all the
newspapers which publish this advertisement that per-
sons residing distance who wish purchase may be
assured that the sale will positively take place the LIST
June, unless the above notice is given.
application for private sae may be made to Or William
~ Wexford fredericksburg, Virginia. who fully author
ized 70 conclude bargains but information the subject
may be Obtained from either of the subscribers.
VIM. N. WELLFORD,
Executor of John s. Wexford
ED. ii. CARMICHAEL,
| r. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Trustee of T. b. Dean, jr
~ b. There is now, the bank at the Catharne Fur
mace, about6o tons OF ron of the blast Of 1876 any
portion owhich viii be sold TO the purchaser of the prop
ery, who may desire to commence Immediate operations
March II, lSH.-dlcPd
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Mrs. A. BENEDICT, OF New York, agent Of F..
lHl Godefroy, No. $40 Broadway, returns her sincere
thanks to the ladies of Washington city and its vicinity for
the liberal patronage bestowed upon her during her short
stay in ciiy-hcr time being limited, intends
close her store on Friday the l4h inst Having still
hand few spring bonnets, dresses and variety
other goods she will be happy dispose fthem TO the la
dies Her is Pennsylvania avenue two doors east
of the st. Charles Hotel May I0--c3%
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CREpIrABLE-As General Moreas and staff, accompa-
MED by small party Of lancers, were leaving the town
of Vera Cruz after the capituation party of United
States soldiers from General Twggss division of regu
brig on shore near the town. left their work and crowded
on the road TO the cavalcade pass As soon however
they discovered that of the party though one OF
can service our men Immediately brought themselves TO
an attention, and gave him the salute due his rank II
acknowledged by the generals uncovering his head
as he rode by them When il is remembered that this
was done not by the order of superior, but the prompt
ing Of each individuals proper feelings speaks well fol
the rank and file OF our army.
[Bicknelfs Reporter
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SIR Your letter Of the 9th instant has been received
and, IN reply, deem proper TO add what have al
ready written to you, that do contemplate ordering
an officer OF the navy board the Jamestown that
having determined TO execute the Joint resolution OF Con-
gress according to the first alternative contained IN IT.
can see benefit which will result from placing naval
officer in position in which be could render service
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German journal states that the application OF gayan-
ism has been made in Austria Tor preserving trees from
the ravages of insects The process Is smpe CONSISTING
only placing two rings OF copper and the otheI oil
zinc, attached together, around the tree or plant ANY
insect that touches the copper is SAID receives an eec
trio shock, which kills il or causes IT to fall to the
ground.
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BY A. GREEN, .7,.ctfOneer.

FXTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSE.FURNISHING
Il GOODSOn Monday, the 18th instant. shall SELL at
10 O'Clock without at the shing
store of c. w Boeler r, opposite Browns Hotel Penn
syvaHa who is about change his busnesa all
his stock in trade consisting OF general assortment OF the
following articles:
Cabinet ware. feather beds and mattresses
English French, and East India China
Queensware, cut and pressed glassware
Solar, hall, and other lamps, girandoles, NC.
English and American britannia ware
Teaboard and walters in SETS and table cutlery
Gilt and mahogany frame mirrors
Andirons shovel and tongs, and tenders
Plated and planished tin goods
Bronzed candelabras, stairrods, Ne
Kitchen utensils of every description
Together with great variety OF useful and ornamental
goods deemed necessary to pancuarlHe, AL oil which
will positively be sold without The public are
culary requested attend, they will find it worthy OF
ier attention. and be pnnctual to the time, as have
long road to travel
Terms sale All Of and under 1925 cash 1928
credit of and months, for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Nav ltd
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OFFICIAL.

The following brief despatch is the only one which has
been received at the Navy Department concerning the
capture of Tuspan
UNITED STATES FLAG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
AT sea, twenty miles north of Vera Cruz,
April "a, ls4T
SIR: have the honor to inform the department that
am now my return from expedition against Tus-
pan, which has resulted in complete success-the forts
and town having been carried with ring loss and the
guns either destroyed or brought away.
Further particulars will be transmitted by the first OPP
portuDity.
With great respect am, sir, your most obedient ser
want, Nj G. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. JOHN Y MASON
Secretary Of the Navy Washington, d. c.
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I'm. n. GREEN, .4uctfOncfy..

GREENHOUSE PLANTS AT AUCTIoN.--on Thurs
VI day. the 18th instant shall sell, my auction
Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel at o'clock, p ,n' 4
large lot of greenhouse plants, from the celebrated and
wel-known greenhouses of r. Halliday, and Chas. U.
Stobie, of Baltimore.
Ienumerate, in part
Roses Aubernon Madame LaIay, Marshal Sout, Prince
Albert, De La Rane, Safatere, Perpetual Indigo, Devo-
niensis Bourbon Moss Proud Hommc, Rane de la Gull
loere with great many Bourbons Teas Nose,tes Hy-
brides, &c, &c, Cape Jassemines, Cactus Geranums,
with number of other beautiful plants, not necessary to
enumerato.
The plants all in fine order and in full bloom.
The ladies and gentlemen of the District particularly
invited the hail. being the last expect to have from
Baltimore this the stock being large and oil great
variety. atter myselfi will be great display, and
thy of their attention Please be puncual the time
The plants will come in on Thursday morning.
Nav lI-2t A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
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[Correspondence.1

NAVY DEPARTMENT, March s, 1Sl7.
CAPTAIN enclose you copy of Joint resolution Of
Congress of the Cd of March instant In the present
igencies of the public service the public interests will not
in my Judgment be subserved by despatching the James
town on the service contemplated public vessel The
means necessary for such object mperiously
quired for naval operations against the public enemy
Under the direction of the President, regard the
luton authorizing to place the ship at the disposal OF
Captain Robert B. Forbes mandatory, unless deemed
proper adopt the other alternative OF equppne and
sending her the voyage in her appropriate character
as man of war 7tA
You will furnish the sloop owar jamestown with her
tanks, and with the ballast spars cables anchors, sails,
and rigging, which, in your judgment, will be necessary
for her safety in voyage to Great Britain and back to
Boston.
You will have her caulked if necessary. You will
also require for and furnish her with the necessary charts
and compasses The great demand arising from the large
number of vessels in commission for chronometeIs
will not permit the department to furnish You will
cause her guns to be taken from board with the ex
cephon Of not exceeding four, any should be desired
by Capt Forbes. sl,lt
When thus prepared you will place her the disposal
of Capt Robert B. Forbes, taking from him oblga
ton to return her at the navyyard at Charesowh, alter
making the contemplated voyage to Great Britain and re-
turning within reasonable time.
am, respectfully. your obedent servant
j. Y MASON.
Commodore +. A. PARKER,
Commandant Navy-yard, Boston
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Navy DEPARTMENT, March s, lSi7.

SIR enclose you copy of an order which have
gwen to Commodore Parker. commandant Of the navy
yard at Charesown, in execution of the joint resolution
of Congress of the Sd Of March instant
Congress has reposed you large confidence, in d.
rechng me TO place at your disposal the sloop.o war
Jamestown and It desired by this Department that you
will use all practicable care and despatch in accomplish.
ing the voyage contemplated. s4 :,
Any disaster to the ship while in your hands, would
shall be restored as speedv as NAV comnort with the
successful accomplishment OF the purposes of those Of
our fellow citizens whose charity will furnish the cargo
No alterations to be made in the interior other ar
rangements of the ship.
am, respectfully yours,
J. Y MASON.
To Captain RoB'T B. FoRBEs BOSTON
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Secretary Of the Navy, Washington, D. C.

The Houston Telegraph" contradicts the report that
General Lamar and his corps had been surrounded and
cut off by the Mexcans
The suggestion of Ceuo Gordo," about the army,
has been submitted 10 the proper authority. We con-
ceyed this to be better destination of his article than its
publication in the 'Unon."
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N b. There is now, on the bank the Catharine Fur
nace about6O0 tons OF pig on of the blast Of 1876 any
portion ofwhch viii be sold the purchaser of the prop
erty who may desire to commence Immediate operations
March IL, l8E,-dltcptd
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NAVY DrrARrmrnr. March 10. 81

To Captain RoBT B. FORBES, Boston.
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Senior Pedro Maria Anaya duly appointed provis-
ona President Of the republic and find several of his
addresses to the citizens and TO the soldiers These adj
dresses are too long, and filled with the Mexican fun
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-09-11

THNA u TON VEL Low METAL
a $ III A Il Ill n G The increased de-
maud for this article has induced the manufacturers
to erect extensive additional works. and pre-
pared in conjunction with Mr. VIM. H. Muntz son
OF G. F. Muntz, Esq, Of Birmingham, England) 10
offer YELLOW METAL SHEATllING-w which
they confidently recommend, unsurpassed even by
the celebrated Muntz, English make.
Several suits on vessels belonging to this port that
have been on about two years (and at Boston New
Bedford, &c longer time) have given general salts
faction, the price being about three cents less than
"copper" and the old exchanged for new, at difference
of six CENTS offers great inducements for its general
use.
This article can only be had in Baltimore at manu-
facturers prices, of the undersigned agents.
Also, large Stock of BRAzERs' COPPER, Cor.
PER BoLTs, COPPER and CoMPosITIoN SHEATHING
NAILS, constantly on for sale by
f. PRATT & BROTHER.
je5 ly 81 and % South Charles st.
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS
SURANCE SOCIETY OLE LONDON.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS
SURANCE SOCIETY OF LON DON.
&c Savings Bank for IN" benefit ofhe Vidow and
O,phan.'
(EMpowERED by ACT OF PARLIAMENT.)
CAPITAL E 800 ,OoO STERLING, OR e., 500 900,
Besides a Reserve Fund (from surplus premiums)
Of about Sls5,00O,
(Pat of The Capital is inUeSted in the United States
T. LAME MURRAY, ESQ.
George street, Hanover, Square, Chairman of the
Court OF Directors in London.
UNITED STATES BOARD OF LOCAL DIRECTORS.
(Chif Office for america, ~ U'dllSt, N.Y.
Jacob Harvey, Chairman, Samuel S. Rowland,
John J. Palmer, Gorham II. Worth,
Jonathan Goohue, Samuel M. Fox,
James Boorman, VIM. Van Hook,
George Barclay, c. Edward Habicht.
EDW'D T. RICHARDSON, General Accountant
Pamphlets, Blank Forms, Tables of Rates, Lists
of agents, sc. &c, obtained at the Chief Office ~
Wall street, or from either of the Agents, through
out the United States, and British North American
Colonies
]. LEANDER STARR, General agent
For the United States and b. N. A. Colonies.
Pamphlets, explanatory of Life Insurance, and the
peculiar system Of this Institution, blank forms of
application, &C., obtained at the Agents office,
German street.
US. LOCAL DIRECTORS, AT BALTIMORE:
Jonathan Neredih, Esq, Chairman.
Samp Hoffman, Esq,
III. NJ CuIl0h Esq, NJ. d.
AGENTS:
DONALD M'ILvAlN. German street.
THOMAS ii. WI.LLIAMs. jy 81 ly
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BANKS IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.

BANK OF BALTIMORE,
Corner IF Baltimore and 81. Paul Streets
Chartered 1875. Capital, S |. 200, 900.
). ii. McCuLLoH, Pres. &. e. Jamison, Cash.
Discount Days, Tuesday and Friday.
Dividends, LIST Monday in June and December
CHESAPEAKE BANK,
Garner Of North and Fauetfe streets.
Chartered lo56.-Captol, .S35o,oOo.
}. 5. GiTTINGs, Pres. J. Pinkneg, Cash.
Discount Day, Wednesday.
Dividends, January and July.
COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS,
Corner Of Holrard and German streets.
- Chartered l6lO.-CapitaI, $5l2, 500.
ELI Ola GETT, Pres. Iiueman Gross Cash
Discount Days, Tuesday and Friday
Dividends LIST May and November
FARMERs AND PLANTERS,
No. II South, near Baltimore street
Chartered lS36.-Captal, 5000, CPS
VIM r. MAYHEM, Pres. 7. B. Rutter, Cash.
Discount Days, Monday and Thursday.
Dividends, January and July.
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS.
CaLrTt street, corner IF Bank Lane.
Chartered lSlO.-Capital, S 1913 500.
J. IL. THoMAs Pres. John Loney, Cash.
Dividends, April and October.
FRANKLIN BANK,
No 10 North street, nea' Baltimore
Chartered lSlo.-Capita, aOl $50.
II II. II
Discount Day, Monday
Dividends, January and July.
FELL's POINT SAVINGS INSTITUTION
No. 81 Thames street,
JAS. Frazier, Pres. Jno. ". Randolph, Treas
Discount Day, Thursday, 10 O'Clock.
MARINE BANK,
". +. comm IF Guy and Second streets.
Chartered l5O.-Capiial, s 1909 200.
JACOB BIER, Pres. =. LiHig, Jr., Cash.
Discount Day, Friday.
Dividends, April and October.
MECHANICS BANK,
Corner Of Calrert and Fauetfe Streets
Chartered lS06.-Capital, $5S9,Sl2.
J. B. Morris. Pres. j. w. dInun Cash
Discount Days, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dividends, June and December
MERCHANTS BANK,
s: w. Cnntr IF Gay and Second streets.
Chartered 1894 Capital, S 500 ,OOO
JAMES EVAN SwAN, RES. ID. Sprigg, Cash.
Dividends, July and January.
UNION BANK OF MARYLAND,
Corner Of CharieS and Fayefte streets.
Chartered 1904 Capital, 1928, $50.
JOHN NJ. Gonp0N' Pres. r. DIickle, Cash.
Discount Days, Monday and Thursday.
Dividends, January and July.
WESTERN BANK,
Euta,r street, one door north Of Eufa,p House.
Chartered lo35.-Capital, s. 3OS, 2SO.
Z. BROOKS, Pres. Jas. H. Carter. Cash
Discount Days, Tuesday and FRIDAY.
Dividends, January and July.
SAVINGS BANK,
Office, S. w. Corner Of Gav and Second streets
Chartered 1915
J. CUSHING, Pres. Il. Stirling, Treas.
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him who doubts try the experiment and he will
soon cease to doubt. The product of louisiana the
average product, for five years, from lo4O to 1910
inclusive, was, $1,000,
ll7,Oo0 hhds. sugar, at $50 per hhd.. 81 ,020 O0O
$500 gals. molasscs at 20 cts. ,liUuUu
$4,000 bales of cotton at 5 80 per bale, lO,5OOooo