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Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21
TAcUBAYA, August 81. 1917.


The official report of Gen. Salas, who was
second in command at Coutreras and who is
now prisoner, has been published in Mexico.
He admits that his defeat was total, but as us
ual lays the blame on some of his brother Off
GERS. Essays that on the afternoon of the 18th
-(this lcds l0hiLc no one 1UGs returning their
fre)-the Mexicans fought with uncommon
valor and enthusiasm, but that early on the
morning of the 10Th August they Were sudden
ly surrounded and at once thrown into confus-
ion, and in the end utterly routed. Salas says
that at the outset of the disorder/he shouted
"Victory for Mexico" ordered the trumpets to
sound, and directed Gen. Torrejon to charge
with his lancers; but according to the same
account that officer fled in the most cowardly
manner, the infantry got mixed up with the
cavalry and also fled, and the rout of all was
complete and most disastrous. Salas says that
Gen. Valencia ran off at the commencement of
the fight, that he does not know what has be-
come of him, and for this reason has felt him
self called upon to make a report. Such is the
account given by his Excellency Gen. Sr. Don
|. Mariana de Salas of the defeat at Coutreras
one of the most brilliant victories achieved
by our arms since the commencement of the
war-brillant and most important for the great
results produced with so little loss on our side,
and for which Gen. Smith, as well as Col. Ri
ley and the other officers engaged in it, are re-
ceiving the unqualified appreciation Of the en-
tire army.
Gen. Salas himself acknowledges that in this
battle Gen. Frontera was killed, that besides
himself Gems, Mendoza, Blanco and Garcia
were wounded and taken prisoners, in addition
to list of over 100 other officers-colonels,
captains, &c.-who were either killed, woun-
ded or are now in our hands. And here let
me mention one fact in relation to the after
battle of Churubusco, which will show how
near Gen. Scott was capturing the entire Mex
lean army. At the time Gen. Worth was pres
sing upon the tetc de pOHt, Gen. Twiggs upon
the church, and Gems Shields and Pierce upon
the hacienda farther on, the commander-in-
chief ordered Maj. Sumner to take command of
the Rifles, and by circuitous march to reach
the road between the enemy and the city,
Nothing but the daring impetuosity of our own
men in front prevented this plan from succeed
ing-had the Mexicans held out or our own sol
diers held off ten minutes longer, the enemy
would have been in a bag as it were, and killed
or captured to man. Santa Anna might per-
haps heve escaped, as he has peculiar way Of
his own; but he would not have taken even
the remnant of an army with him.
A Mexican mail was captured by party of
our dragons on the 22d inst. on its way from
the city to Morelia 1t contained multitude
of letters dated on the 2lst; the day after the
great battles, and they give vivid and at the
same time most doleful accounts of their ter
rible and utter defeat. Some of the writers
lay the blame on Santa Anna alone, some on
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

O-The Utilities of the house of Primo,
Ward d. Co., of New York, are between one
and two millions of dollars,--a large part of
which is understood to be held by the EARRINGS,
who have protected many of their bills. The
assets are said to be large, and the deficiency in
the end will not be very great. The house had
been employed by JACOB LITTLE to purchase a
large amount of Railroad Stocks, but when
they were delivered was not able to pay for
them. In one hour Mr.. Little raised three
hundred thousand dollars to meet the failure,
but the exertion was too great for his physical
system. As soon as he met the obligation he
tainted, There are strange incidents, some
times, in the life of Wall street broker.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

Mr. EDTToR:-Sir-As much interest is felt
on the subject Of Canal Trustee to be chosen
on the part Of the State ar the next Session of
the Legislature, and there being a number of
candidates in the field for that honor from this
part of the State, when to ensure success, it
appears to me that we ought to unite on some
person who would be the most available.
would therefore suggest the propriety of calling
meetings in the different counties along the
line of the Canal, this side of White River,
and appoint committees from each county to
confer with each other on the subject, for if
we expect TO succeed in getting the Trustee in
this part of the State, we must be united
ought the people to sit contented, and let four
or five aspirants contend for the office with the
certainty of being defeated and thus see their
interests sacrificed through their stuborness;
l.. II 20, ! must say content.
A CITIZEN.
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The following was telegraphed in the Gin
cinnati papers of Thursday:
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. Is.
BY the pony express we have the Picayune
of the 9Th, containing series of letters from
Kendall, containing full list of the killed and
wounded. The New York volunteers lost 103
in killed and wounded. The greatest loss was
in the attack on Santa Annals ID line, as no
reconnaissance of the strong position had been
made. The brilliant success of the morning
inspired both officers and men with the high
est enthusiasm, and they marched pell nell on
position which was most exposed, where
they were moved down by hundreds Our
loss falls little short of 100 out of 1000 en-
gagged. When the works of the enemy were
examined, one naturally wonders that Gen.
SCOTS entire force was not swept away. Put
the Americans in the same position, and there
was not Mexicans enough born to drive them
out.
A letter from Mr.. Kendall, dated at Tacu-
baya, says that the armistice caused unusual
dissatisfaction in the army. 1t is regarded as
one of Santa Annals old tricks to gain time
and plan some new scheme of trickery and dis
stimulation. Mr.. Kendall does not believe
that an honorable peace is to grow out of it in
which opinion he is joined by many officers of
the army. He says the whole matter was
planned by the British minister, who backs
Santa Anna in his course
1t was reported that Paroles and Bustamente
were approaching the Capital from different
directions, with strong forces, dealing death
and destruction to the American forces
The number of deserters and other foreigners
fighting against us, and now prisoners, is Y.
A court martial was in session, with Col. Gar
land as president, for the trial of those rascals
and it was thought full justice would be done
them. Reilly, the Irishman who commanded
them, boasts openly, and says he expects no
mercy.
Gen. Scott was wounded by grape shot
which struck him OH the leg, and gave him SO
little pain at the time that he paid no atten-
tion to it, but it has since caused him great
uneasness.
Three members of the Mexican Congress
were taken prisoners, but were to be liberated
10 take part in the deliberation of that body on
the question of peace.
Another letter from Kendall states that posi-
tive information had been received shat Va
lencia arrived at Toluca drunk. Hos said to
have been drunk at the time of the battle.
The prospects of peace look Frightening.
The Mexican soldiers have returned to theil
homes crest fallen, many of them having flee
like bathrooms from the field before they re.
ceived shot. They are becoming rational to
wards the peace party.
Rumors from the city have il that Santa An.
ma is throwing up breast works and construct
ing batteries, and some think they are to be
manned by American soldiers to protect Santa
Anna against those who oppose him in making
terms Of peace. Gen. Salas acknowledges that
he was totally routed.
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even give an account of their recent terrible
defeat
Our own loss, in killed, wounded and miss
ing, is put down in round numbers at 1000
it may possibly range little under. The Mex
lean loss in killed alone amounted to nearly
that number, their prisoners to about 5000,
while their wounded we have nomeans of COM
putting. Among the officers taken prisoners
were three members of Congress.
Yours, &c, G.w.K.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

ELECTION IN WIscoNsIN.-The election for
a delegate to Congress from Wisconsin took
place, in that territory ,on Monday of last week.
The candidateswere Tweedy, Wing, and strong
Loco. As far as heard from, the gains for the
Wing candidate were large, and it is quite
probable, judging from the returns thatwe have
seen, that he has beaten his opponent.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

OTThe Wheeling Times says that the plan
for the bridge across the river at that point has
been agreed upon. 1t is to be supported by
two towers on each bank, 1910 feet from center
to CENTER 100 feet above the floor of the bridge.
The contracts for the work have all been let.
and the Times is under the impression that the
bridge will be built within a year.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

O5The Louisville Journal of Friday says:
The Natives National Convention assembled
in Philadelphia on Friday. We have the first
days proceeding The nomination of candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
had been discussed, but no course had been
adopted. A resolution for nominating Gen.
Taylor, to be supported by the Native Amer
leans in 1913, had been negatived.
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by Telegraph to Cincinnati for the Louisville Cour
ADDITIONAL NE WS by the STEAMER.
Decline in Wheat and Provisions.
POTATO CROP ABUNDANT.
PHILADELPHIA Serl II


PHILADELPHIA, Sert. II.
Last night forwarded all the foreign news,
markets, &C., that came to hand prior to IL
o'clock, but until this morning have not been
able to get any quotations of the London mar
kets.
In the papers received l do not find any pc
litical news worth telegraphing. Inaddition to
the failures reported last night, are those of
Woody, Castdan & Co., Lyon & Finney, and
Dixon & Co. The amount of their liabilities is
not stated.
At London on the 9th American Flour,
ranged from 81 to 81 shillings. Wheat was
to 2 shillings lower than the currency Of the
18th. The Potatoe crop promised an abundant
yield.
Business was generally depressed and want
of confidence in the corn trade was generally
experienced.
The steamer Cricket exploded in the Thames
killing six persons. The attempt to get off the
steamer Great Britain has again failed, though
assisted by steamer of 600 horse power
This mammoth vessel is now abandoned to her
fate.
The Duke Of Prasliu, Peer of France assas-
sinated his wife who was the mother Of nine
children. The Duke was cast into prison were
he committed suicide BY taking a quantity of
arsenick.
The Corn markets Of the Kingdom were very
much depressed. At Limerick, Ireland, Corn
was offered for freight, and new Wheat Is
pence for stone IA pounds) without finding
purchasers.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

OS-A communication received at Cincin-
natl from Baltimore dated 18th inst, says:
81 have the sad intelligence to communicate
10 you, that the Hon. Louis M Lane is extreme
ly ill, and his physicians manifest but little
hopes of his recovery.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

The Union says that Gen. Kearney arrived
in Washington last Friday. He reported him
self the next day to the President, and to the
Department of War. Col. Fremont was ex-
pected to anive in a few days.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

C5- Our Circuit Court-Judge Lockhart pre-
siding-commenced its fall session on yester-
day. We believe there is not great deal of
business to come before it.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1s47.

oC5- The length of the news from Mexico in
to-days Journal has crowded out several arti-
cles intended for this number.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21
Further Particulars about the Battle.


We are indebted to our Postmaster for a
copy of the New Orleans Picayune of the 9th,
which gives further letters from Mr.. KENDALL,
one of the editors. Many most interesting cir
cumstances in regard to our recent victories
are recorded in them, and his speculatiousabout
the armistice and prospects of peace will com
mand attention. We give such portions as we
have room for to-day, together with the mani
festo of Santa Anna to the nation, The num-
Der ofofficers killed and wounded of our army
amounts to 81, of these 81 were Regulars and
and 81 Volunteers The New York Regiment
of Volunteerslost l03 in killed and wounded.
The 18th Infantry under Col. Morgan, (be-
longing to Gen. Pierce's brigade, lost One-third
of its disposablc force the 9th Infantry under
Col Ransom, belonging as well to the brigade
of Gen. P.,) suffered severely. Col. Morgan
was wounded in the leg and badly. The limb
will be saved, but it is feared it will be some
time before he RECEIVERS entirely.
The field strength of the South Carolina reg
iment before the action commenced, consisted
Of Colonel, Major, Adjutant, Commits
sary, Captains, "a Subalterns, % Sergeants--
273 rank and file, including 81 Corporals, of
this number 1877 were killed and wounded
Col. Butler who commanded this regiment
bahaved in the most gallant manner. In adj
vancing upon the hacienda attacked by Gen.
Shields, at the head of his regiment, his horse
was shot dead He then advanced on foot I'M
til he received severe wound in the leg, which
caused him to fall. In fainting condition he
was carried to the rear, but soon rallying he
again advanced at the head of his regiment,
when a musket ball struck him in the head
and he died almost instantly. South Carolina
lost one of her bravest and most generous spir
its when Col. Butler fell.
Mr.. Kendall says: | have not had time to
obtain a full list of all the killed and wounded
in the different divisions of the army, but shall
endeavor to do it at the earliest opportunity.
A great proportion of our loss-perhaps nine
tenths-was in the attack upon the strong
works at Churubusco-Santa Annals second
line as he called it. As have previously stated
no reconnaissance whatever of these strong po-
sitions had been made. The brilliant success of
the morning had inspired both officers and men
with the highest enthusiasm, and they rushed
pell- nell into the positions the most exposed.
and where they were moved down by hun
dreds.
1t will be seen that our own loss falls lit
tie short of ELEVEN HUNDRED-about s.
900 men were actively engaged. When the
works of the enemy are examined, one natural
ly wonders that Gen. SCOTS entire force was
not swept away. Put his army in the same
position and since the days of the viceroy there
have not been Mexicans enough born to drive
them out.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

TACUBAYA, August %, 1877
The Diario del Gobierno of Yesterday is almost en-
tlrey filled with documents and letters, all undertake
ing to prove that Valencia was the sole cause of the
defeat of the great Mexican army. Santa Annals
friends at the bottom of all this of Several
of Vaencias letters lugged into the document, in
one OF which, dated at O'Clock the evening OF the
10Th, at Coutreras, he speaks of having routed the
entire American army at all points, and that the lib
eTy and honor OF his country had been saved by the
glorious victory lie further discoses the fact that
Gen. Frontera was killed while heading a charge OF
cavalry, and that Gen. Parrodi was wounded. This
is shall get all the truth out of them after
while. The last we hear of Valencia he was at To-
uca, whittier he had gone, according TO his own pub
ished proclamation collect forces to vindlcate the
honor OF his country!
The same number of the Diario contains an account
of the attack upon the wagon train. 1t makes light OF
the whole affair, says that few persons were slight
ly injured, that Gems; Tornel, Herrera and Qubano
soon dispersed rioters and that the fact OF the wag-
going as far as the Plaza Principal was an error
oversight;
believe that up to this time have neglected to
mention that Major Gaines who recently escaped from
Mexico the staff OF Gen. Scott during the re-
cent battles and that Midshipman Rogers was on that
of Gen. Pillow; After the tout at Coutreras, and
and while troops were the way to Churubusco,
a house where Capt. Danley and MAJOR Borland were
secreted was passed. The former was quite unwell
the time but the latter out shouldered mus
ket and was in at the defeat OF Churubusco. j hear
that Clay and all the other prisoners will now soon
be released Yours, &c. G.wK
TAcUBAYA, Aug. %, l647.
The peace commissioners met again yesterday, and
point nearer this place. Nothing positive in re-
ation to the proceeding Of this second meeting has
transpiredsome say that everything went on smooth
w. others say not, which is toleraby strong proof
that but little is known way the other in rela-
ton to the deliberations The commissioner, Ber
nardo Couto, was present was also Atristain The
latter is represented tool OF Macklntoshs; but II
he can do anything towards bringing about peace
this makes no difference. They say that IN the city
they indulge the hope that the commissioners will
agree upon the Nueces asia boundary ms Is carry
an inch and they'll take an ELL applied to many
people in the world-give Mexican an inch and he'll
take at least seven miles and a halt
must close this letter in haste, as messenger has
lust come in TO say that the express man is about to
start. You shall be kept informed of everything
Xoure & Il.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21
MORE HEAVY FAILURES IN LONDON
Further Depression in the Corn Market.
New York. Sent

I'VE" AOkk, sept. 10, 4. M.
BY the arrival of the French Steamer Union,
this afternoon Paris papers of the 18th, and
London dates of the 9th ultimo, have been re-
ceived
At London on the 23d, the Corn market had
given way, and the suspension of the Messrs.
W. Robinson & Co., Premier of the Bank of
England, had very injurious effect upon bust
ness.
LONDON, Aug. 9th.
The news from Mark Lane, received since
our market of the 3d. is very unfavorable; and
another well known house has suspended; the
liabilities of which, are said to amount to one
hundred and fifty thousand pounds sterling
Itbeing generally understood that the direc-
tors of the Bank of England, are about to re-
duce the rate of interest to five per cent, the
Money market is somewhat easier
The papers received contain no political
news of moment.
The Union having the Small Pox on board,
was detained at the Quarantine.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21
by Telegraph for the Cincinnati Commercial ]
LATER FROM EUROPE.

ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH STEAMER
UNION.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21
Editorial Correspondence the of Picayune.
TAcUBAYA, August, 25, 1847.

TAcUBAYA, August, 25, l847.
The armistice has finally been settled and
signed, and | do not tell half the story when /
say that it has produced universal dissatisfac-
ton in the army-in the entire army.
Let me now give my speculations as to the
mode by which the armistice was broughtabout.
On the night of the Goth inst. after the great
Mexican army was beaten broken to pieces and
routed, Mr. Thornton, of the English legation,
accompanied by the British Consul, Mr.. Mac
kintosh-a man who regards Santa Anna, hates
the Yankees and never moves unless his own
ends are to be gained-came out of the city
post haste on visit to Gen. Scott. The next
morning Gen. Mora, accompanied by Mr.. Ar
rangoiz who was formerly Mexican consul in
New Orleans came out, also on visit to Gen.
Scott, and on the same day the latter wrote a
letter to the Mexican authorities, limiting at an
armistice between the two armies with view
Of opening negotiations for peace. This pro-
position was eagerly jumped at by the Mexi-
can Minister of War, at the instigation of San
ia Anna of course, and the result has been a
treaty of armistice in which, according to ru-
NOR, nearly every thing the Mexicans asked
for was conceded. know nothing of the pro-
ceedings of this commission except from hear
say. There are many who believe that Gen.
Scott has been compelled to adopt this policy,
at the Threshold of the Mexican capital, BY
Mr.. Trist and his instructions, but there are
few, and / must acknowledge myself among
the number, who think that peace honorable
and satisfactory to the United States is to grow
out of this matter. The whole affair, on the
face of it, looks like one of Santa Annals old
tricks to gain time and plan some new scheme
of trickery and assimilation, and as he has
British influence to back him he will be likely
to carry out what he undertakes. have al
ways said and always believed that Santa An
ma was favorable to peace-to peace from pol
icy only--and still believe he may endeavor to
bring it about but great as in his power, like
a sail vessel he can only go with the wind and
current, and has too many and too powerful
enemies to carry out his present schemes, at
least without strong assistance from the Uni
ted States.
Santa Anna accuses Valencia of having lost
the capital by not obeying his orders to abandon
Contreras on the 18th, and has ordered him to
be shot wherever found on the other hand,
Valencia accuses Santa Anna of having lost
every thing by not coming to his assistance,
and tits now said thathe has pronounced against
him and peace with the Yankees at Toluca.-
/ Thus matters stand between these great Mexi-
can leaders. Again, it is reported that Pare
DIES is advancing from Orizaba, which place be
successfully reached from Vera Cruz. breathing
nothing but death and utter humiliation to the
infamous North Americans, while it is further
stated that Bustamente is at or near the CAPT
tai with 5000 men, breathing the same anna
BILE sentiments. The papers of the capital are
almost silent about every thing-they do not
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-21

FURTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT THE BATTLE.
The following was telegraphed in the Gin
cinnati papers of Thursday:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-04
NJ | S C e l. l. A N Y.
THE BEGINNING OF PASSION.

Oppose early the beginnings of passion. Avoid
particularly all such objects as are apt 10 excite
passion which you know to predominant within YOU
AS soon as you find the tempest arising have re-
course to every proper method, either of aaying
It's violence, or escaping to 4 calmer shore. Hasten
TO call up emotions of an opposite nature. Study
to conquer one passion by means Of some other
which is of less dangerous tendency. Never ac-
count any thing small trivial, which is in hazard
Of introducing disorder into your heart. Novor
make light OF any desire which you feel gaining
such progress as TO threaten entire dominion.-
BIandshing it will appear at first. Asa gentle and
innocent emotion it may steal into the heart but as
it advances, is likely 10 pierce you through with
many sorrows. What you ndulged as favorite
amusement, will shortly become serious business,
and In the end may prove the burden of your life.
Most of our passions fatter us in their rise; but
their beginnings are treachorous their growth is
imperceptible! and the evils which they carry in
their train lie concealed until their dominion is es-
tabshed. What Solomon says of one of them
holds good of them all, ''that their beginning is as
when one letteth out water" 1t issues from a
small chink, which might have been easily
stopped; but being neglected, it is soon widened
by the stream till the bank is at last totally thrown
down, and the flood is at liberty to deluge the
whole plain-BlGir