The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-11
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hundred and twenty-four, which we think are
amply sufficient in the hands Of our gallant Off
GERS and tars, to reduce the castle in a short
time. The bomb ketches will probably be as
efficient as any of the large vessels in the attack
Their guns can throw shells half mile further
than any of those in San Juan
1t is difficult to mention the particular day when
this attack will be made, il one be necessary; but
we are confident, as we have before stated, that
the 10th of March, as soon thereafter as posi-
BILE, is set down by the government. Commo-
6ore Perry has proceeded to the Gull, in the
Mississippi, and he will probably reach the squad
ron in a few days.
AT the last accounts from Tampco, Gen. Scott
was making every exertion to have all his forces
embarked for the island Of Lobo., and the proba-
bility is, that both he and Commodore Perry will
arrive there about the same time.
There has lately been great deal said by the
Wing press throughout the country, in censure of
the administration, for appointing none but de-
mocrats in command Of our forces The charge
il probably in great measure unfounded. At
any we now see Com. Perry who is said to be
a wing, appointed to the command OF our naval
forces in the Gulf, although there are twenty OF
twenty five senior captains to him, many of whom
is a singular fact in politics, that with a demo-
cratic administration, the three principal oom-
manders in the war with Mexico wings
1t is said that Com. Conner returns home. Ma
ny ask why. II does not appear that he has ne
elected his duty in any way. 1t is stated that
Alvarado has, thus far, escaped SEIZURE on &c
count of the scarcity of small vessels during the
summer; certainly not on account Of want of
IN
vessels, which had been asked for, did not arrive
until winter was setting in and when the
sells eventually came, there was coal for their
use; and when the coal came in abundance, the
principal steamers were wanting repairs, and
were, therefore, sent north. In winter it was
found necessary for large steamers to tow small
ones and the large ones could not get over bars.
Blu! now that the additional vessels, steamers,
bomb gun vessels, and all, ready to join in
battle, with General Scott at Vera Cruz, against
the castle, the old Commodore, returns home.
Many ask why. Well, why?
We recommend readers 10 preserve this
days Herald for reference 1t will be OF great use
to them in understanding clearly the mode of
attack on Vera Cruz and San Juan de Ulloa-the
difficulties that may be experienced in reducing
them, and the particular localities where those
difficulties may have occurred.
TIE RELIEF FOR IRELAND AND ScoTIAND.--Ke-
turns still coming in from all parts Of the coun-
try, showing that the spirit of benevolence is as
general as the information (thanks to the Ameri-
can newspaper pressD respecting the distress OF
our transatlantic brethren Not only have the
large cities, both the seaboard and in the inte-
rior. contributed largely, but small towns send in
their donations in amounts that make us proud OF
our countrymen.
Who will now say that the almighty dollar" is
so tightly grasped that pity may not claim her own
hhare of i'll The tale Of distress needs only to be
recited, and forth comes the prudently husbanded
store, and the bread is committed to the waters -
Not less than $500 900 have already been contri
buted through various channels; and it is taking
bat small Liberty with probabilities to say that
before year is pas,, $1,000, 600 will have gone
out of this country the form of breadstuffs and
cash, 10 say nothing Of the numerous parcels Of
clio hing which accompany the food Let not, hen,
the frugality OF Americans be hereafter charac-
terised as excessive, and, as has been sad mean.
No, It is the practice OF economy that has ena-
bled them, at this time, to draw from small saw.
ings, or large, as the case smay be, the price OF
that food which shall give many mother the de-
ghtful task OF feeding and nourishpg her poor
starvelings, who otherwise must have died by
inches, Of starvation, before her very eyes.
Ten thousand families supported entirely by
our munihcence Is not this an agreeable pic.
ture7 Aud who, that is proSpered in busin ST.
who that has health and plenty to be thankful for.
will refuse to his own soul the luxury of giving a
dollar towards this noble chaity1 Who will be
viii lag hereafter, when the story shall be told Of
the great benevolent movement OF 1917, to con.
1 fess that, although prosperous himself, he gave
rot 20 much as a dollar to the cause of humanity
thathe contributed not SO much as measure o
corn, which perchance might have sayed fellow
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