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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
BY order of MAJOR General Taylor:
W. w. S. Bliss, Assistant Adj General.

CRY op MEx1co,-An Albany paper has n
description Of this far-lumed city, which for rich
ness and grandeur has no parallel in the New
World, and very few in the Old:
''rhe situation Of the city is the most picu-
rescue imaginable, occupying the bottom of a
valley containing sixteen hundred square miles,
the whole surrounded by balllement of IN oun'
,ains ranging Gom two to ten thousand feet in
height In the centre of this vast oval basin is II
lake, or rather a chain Of lakes, through the
midst OF which the road passes for about eighteen
miles on a raised causeway, and over which an
army will have TO feel its way with artillery
The city stands in the northeastern quarter Of the
valley, not more than three miles from the noun
tans, ut an elevation of seven thousand four hun
dred and seventy feet The plan CT The city was
laid, and the greater portion Of the public build
ings designed, by Corez. The principal square
is the pride ofthe MeXicans and the admiration oil
travellers. Ii has an area Of twelve acrcs-lht
whole paved with the most beautiful marble, and
forming one OF the most glorious parade grounds
that American soldiers were ever summoned tC
m,nuuyre or encnmp on But it is the public
buildings, after all, that form the distinguished
characteristic of this majestic and opuent city.
the cathedral fills one whole side of the grea
square, the palace another, and the sites of boil
are memorable and historical; the cathedral stand
ing on the ground where once stood the grea
idol temple, and the palace on the ground o
Montezoma The latter building is 200 feet long
and contains the public Offices, besides the apa,l
menls Of the President. The cathedral is Of strik
ing Gothic architecture, aud after all the pressure
and plunderlngs Of these latter days, still retains
immense wealth. The high altar is covered witt
plates Of silver intcrspersed with ornaments
massive gold. This altar rs enclosed with
balusrade hundred feet long, not less precious
than the high altar itself II is composed of ar
amalgom of gold, silver, and copper, richly -four
ished and figured. 1t is said that an offer ha.
been made TO purchase it a, its weight in silver
giving half IA million Of dollars besides. Of th
baIuslrade there are not less in the building thar
300 feet. Statues, vases, and huge candesticks
Of the precious metals, meet the eye everywhere
and yc, ii is said tina, the still more precious por
ton is hid from the popular eye Such is II bne
description Of The city of Mexico,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

Five Mexicans have been tried and found guilty
in Vera Cruz of robbng and sccreting fire arms
and ammunition. They have been sentenced to
four and half months work upon lhe publ'c
streets and thoroughfares in chains
Col, Childs governs Jaapa like II book
The Diligence. fate OF this vehicle i
now rendered certain, II Is The same when lett
The city on Saturday night last No passengers
accompanied it. Three trunks filled with very
lino dry goods were sent by it, Some two miles
on The other side of Puenls Naconal, Cat the
place where Col Sowers's party had been pre-
yiousy, or was afterwards murdercd,) it was
stopped, robbed and destroyed, by break ing ana
burning it. We learn that the driver and pos'''-
lion were released and made their way to Ja'nPo'
aud the vehicle which ought 10 have reached mere
ON Monday morning last, came MS far as the place
where the o,her one had been destroyed, and
then returned TO Jalopa. This will probably put
n siop to this great public convenience.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
c, G. EAsTMAN,)
q. II. SMITH, State Comm
J. r. MARSTON, )
Montpelier, Jnne 3, 1917.

BY the above il will he sonn that tho
democrats of Vermont are again call
cd upon to meet IN convention by their
delegates to nominate State Ticket for
the year ensuing. And as we have be-
fore remarked, never was there a time
when the democrats could act with rigi-
lence to so great an advantage, as the
present. This convention is Of all impor-
lance, and i, is hoped that every town in
the state will be represented by full del
egation. This is due the people them.
selves. As the acts of this convention
are supposed to emanate from the people,
they should have a voice in them, in or
der TO secure impartiaity and union 1t
is much better for a party to sanction than
to disapprove the acts of representatives
or organs, and in order TO avoid the neces.
sily of sometimes doing the latter il is nee
essary, when the party acts, that it be not
a mere nominal action. but the dctual and
universal cooperation of the whole. This
it seems to us is the only true and consls-
tent democracy. for we have imbbcd the
notion, IAN error it may beg tina, the mass
when they &C, honestly and without re-
straint. will pursue that course which is
for the greatest good Enjoying as we
proiessedy do, under our form OF govern
ment, the largest liberty, hat reason s. pub
lie good will alow,it seems but consistent,
as every man is the guardian Of his own
rights, that he should have voice in all
political movements He is part and
parcel ola political compact that can
have no legitimate action unless he aids
in giving it an impulse.
This is all theory, we admit, but the
nearer it is reduced TO practice, the mole
democratic will be the result Of all po-
lilica movements in this country, and the
less will the mass suffer by the dishonesty
g. Vaccinations of party demogogues who
sligmatizr whatever organization they
come in contact with.
T Again we say, let the convention at
Montpelier on the 9TH Of July, be con.
venlion of the entire democratic par
iy. lie, it be voice that will make
itself heard the coming fall on every hill
and in every valley ofour state. Let such
men be put in nomination as will do cred
it to the party, and be efficen, in carrying
out their policy. Let them DO liberal,
high minded men, not the tools Of few
"horse-shed" politicians who have some
selfish measures to carry out, and who
never work, except behind the curtain;
but men who have no interests to serve
but those of the public and no object IL
attain that will not bear the closest inves.
ugation. ..... ......
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
From the Washington Union.
From Gen. TayIorS Army, official

The following 'orders,' issued by Gen. Taylor,
have been transmitted by him to the war depart
mcnt In laying them before our readers, we
hardly deem it necessary TO aIIude to the piiul
falsehoods circulated by the eder,l press, TO the
effect that the administration had neglected 10
notice in suitable terms the glorious achievement
of American arms at Bnena Vista. A caumny 50
foolish and so mean mus; reeds recoil upoa the
heads Of its authors
Orders, Headquarters Army of Occupation, !
No 46. Camp near Monterey, May 6, 1917.
Under the instructions of The secretary of war,
the commanding general has the Qualification TO
publish TO the troops of his command the follow
ing communication, received by him from the war
Department.
war Department, April 3, 1917.
Sir-Your communications of the 2ltil and 18th
of February and the Is, of March, announcing the
brilliant success of the troops under your COM
mand at Buena Vista, against the forces of the
enemy, vastly superior in numbers, have been
laid before the President; and am instructed TO
convey 10 you his high appreciation Of the dis
tlngushed services rendered 10 the country by
Yourself and the officers and soldiers Of your COM
mand on that OCCASION
The victory achieved at Buena Vista, while ii
adds new glory to our arms, and furnishes new
proofs of the valor and brave daring of our officers
and soldiers, will excite the admiration and call
forth the gratitude of the nation.
The single fact tina, five thousand Of our troops,
nearly all volunteers, who, yielding 10 The impulse
of patriotism, had rallied 10 their couniIy's stan
dard for temporary service, were brought into
conflict with an army of twenty thousand, mostly
veteran soldiers, and not only willsood and re.
pulsed the assaults Of this numerous host, led by
their most experienced general, but in a prolracl-
I'D huitl nTt ,yn InNs m n IL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
Battle of Sacramento, incidents.

While the Missouri forces were advancing up",
the Mexican entertainments at Sacramento, a 'a'
private in one ofthe companies called out to The
captain to halt, and the officer supposlng mat nc
was (altering, and fearful Of such II feeling al SC
fearful moment, leoped in front AID slernl!
shouted "Forwardr'
clio, captain! hush. hist! Keep shady mo-
ment,' says he, 'lhele's fellow peepng owe
the bank at US just let me try my old shooln' fix
in on him.
"Forpard! say sir" shouted the officer a.
gam.
"Well, bu, jest 10 try the thing. Captain, for i
ant right down sartin piece yet" sand he; and
dwelling upon The Keeping Mexican, he dropped
him Good as wheal!' he exclaimed, 1.-The Old
United States fixin' talks as if il had a natural an
mostly agm them fellars!"
During the fight party of one company were,
from then positions, watching for chance shots at
those who showed themselves inside the ehrencl'-
ments; and The Mexcahs appearing to have HUE
idea cc the craftsmanship of the men opposed ia
Them, would expose their persons as they fired
their pieces; those who did so, were almost Ger
tain to fall by the fire of the Missouri sharp-shoot-
ers; and 50 little did the latter consider themselves
in danger from the return fire, that they kept up
fire of laughter, also at the success OF their good
shots
After several Of the enemy had thus fallen, the
others would place their guns on the entrencll-
menis and fire at random, with no part Of then
persons exposed This muskelry from the enemy
was almost harmless. When the company was
ordered to Charge upon the entrenchmenl one Of
the privates was laughing so heartily that the tears
were rolling down his cheeks. A comrade inquir'
cd
"What ails you, Sam?'
"Why, I'm tickled with sech lghlin' as this, y
saws he "I'll swar eff it amt as good as any tur-
bey shootin' I've ever --Repelle,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

,New York, June ION, s l-2 o'Ciock, p. NJ
Dates from chihuahua to April Sd, received al
81. Louis, are contradictory to those received
this morning from the south The ST. Louis ad.
vices state that Col. Doniphan counermarched,
April 3D.. on Santa Fe to que supposed rebel.
lion. Prices men are represented as entirely
without discipline, and committing all sorts Of
outrages The Indians still continue their depre-
dalions. Complaints are made of The ncapaciy
OF Col. Price.
letter published in the New Orleans La
Patria states that Santa Anna entered the city Of
Mexico on the 10Th, and that he was stoned by
the pOpuIacc.
Great fears are entertained of an attack upon
TampIco The garrison consists of only SCO
troops.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
DEMOCRNT IC STATE
CONVENTION.

The Democrats of tho several towns in the
State are requested TO elect the number of dele
gates to which each town IS entitled, viz. one, and
one additional delegate for every fifty democratic
votes cast at the last annual election To meet il
convention at Montpelier, on Wednesday,, the I'll
day of July next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for tine
purpose of nominating II State Ticket for the year
ensuing, and ransacing any other business deem.
ed nccessnrY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

Later from Vera Cru:.--Nows 10 the 3Oll,
May has been received by steamer Fashion a,
New Orleans. The report was believed that
Herrera, formerly president Of Mexico, was in
fact chosen again. Santa Anna was still forfy-
ing Rio Frio, the last JhermopyIp on the road to
Vera Cruz; it was reported he had lurge force
Gen. Scott was 10 leave Perote on the goth May
and reach Puebla June A. Gen. Twiggs prcced-
ed him two or three days, with n long train
The communications between our posts were dan.
gerous, with strong escorts. A party Of Mexicans
who were coming into Vera Cruz from Santa Fe,
had been attacked and robbed by their own coun-
lrymen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

sD' Sears Pictorial Magazine for July
contains brief history of Maine. New
Hampshire and Vermont. Speaking oil
the State House in this state, it says that
it cost about $50, 900. The tax payers
here are convinced that $4,000 didn't
begin. Add another cipher Mr. Sears
and you will come nearer to it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

EEn We have received the first num-
Der of the Hartford Republican, new
democratic paper, by JosErm X. AvERILL
Hartford Conn, 1t is good sized, fine
looking sheet; and the number before us
indicates a talented and we'll conducted
paper Only one dollar a year in I'D.
vance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

the Rocky Mountains and are stopped only by
the Pacific. State after State, rising from our
vast territories as by magic, are being added to
our great brotherhood,
No armies have been demanded 10 drive the
inhabitants from these regions, to make room for
US. The genius Of FREE LABOR, has done this;
aud its mighty energies are making our whole
wilderness, the gnrden Of the world, and drawing
into s very centre "he seat of empire"
At the South, our armies aud treasures have
been wantonly wasted to drive the poor Creek
from his territory that the proud planter may mold
his Iron sccpire over his vassnls, where Osceola
once walked the chief BY force and manage
ment, which even Calhoun is ashamed TO ac-
knowledge, Texas has been added TO the slave
power, to out-run and overhead this march Of
freedom.
Beyond that, lies n vast territory, over which 1t
has been established, rs n law forever, that every
human being, of whatever descent or color shall
be FREE; that there shall DO no traffic in human
flesh; That upon that soil, no human being shall
tread, whom the law shall not regard as persons
having rights, and as entitled TO protection equally
with the proudest, in the possession and use OF
the faculties which belong TO humun nature.
We are rapidly conqucring this territory. A
part, If not the whole will be broouh under The
power of Congress, and then, by an extension OF
the sovereignty Of the United States, it is designed
10 abolish This fundamental law of liberty ana
| open great market for HUMAN cHATTLEs
"which shdH Stimulate The brecdtng Of SlareS IA
! VUginia and Kentucky
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

June Is, cold as Greenland. Over
coats in good demand and good fire a
luxury. No dIs,espect to the weather
how ever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

Capt. E. A, .KimbaIl, OF Woodstock
w., late editor of the Woodstock Age,
bu, now Captain Of the 9th Regimen
United States Army, is now lying i'll at the
New England Coffee House, Boston,
w. Patriot, l0h inst.
DO you mean to make folks belierc sucl
a story as that, Major?-or have you beer
asleep for the last three weeks aud have
nj kept the run Of the times.
We would Just inform the "Patriot'
that Capt Kmball is probably much near
err the Castle of San Juan de UIIoa, thar
he is to the New England Coffee House
Just keep your peppers open Major, am
don't tell wrong stories" that's all
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

srTaOur democratic friends will not
forge; the County Convention on the frs,
day of July. See that you appoint dele
gates that will attend and do not fail to
have every town in the county repre- sent
ed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

V. II. PALM y IL ,

Is our AGENT TO RECEIVE AND FORWARD SUBSCRIPTIONS
AND ADVERTISEMENTS TO TnE AGE,AT ms OFF,
CES IN TuE FOLLOWING CITIES
BOSTON-2O State street.
NEW YORK-Trbune Buildings opposite City Hall,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

bly, Army news is rather scarce. No
thing Of importance has been received Of
late.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

Gov. WILLIAMS, of New Hampshire is
entitled to much praise for his neat, con-
else, and able inaugural address, 1t is
one of the best documents OF The kind we
have read for long time. We congrat-
ulate our sister state on the demise of the
allied power.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17

TIP The result Of the New York Ju-
dicial Election shows that the democrats
triumph both in the city and throughout
the State. We rejoice that the state is
democratic but canno; rejoice that such an
election should be made political matter
in any state
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E7ssHs SALE.

S:fs TIE Subscriber offers for sale his
l,33IE PLANTATION. lying near the Sa-
Hfits vamnah river, containing 1000 acres,
-act:.e-:, 3Hg Of which Is river bottom, and tho
balance prime upland, well adapted to the cul'
turr uf COru or Gotten.
Tie Plantation IL i, iilrr repair; on the pre-
misses cnmnodions Building and every ne:
crSsary ont building, including Gin House;
Cotton Screw. &c. 1t is also wei! watered,
having fine springs and several running streams
of water making ii very desirable fol The rails
ing Of Stock. &c.
Asa the RESIDENCE Of the Subscriber,
to Which is attached go acres Of land. The
Residence is elevated, healthy and commodious.
The Dwelling House is large and commodious
about six miles from Hamburg and Augusta,
anI commanding l:nc View Of both places.
1t lr;IS also attached :. fine Orchard, Vineyard,
aud Vegetable Camden. Water convenient and
fine.
The above possessions will be sold either
separately or Together.
For terms. &c., address the subscriber at
either hamburg TT Augusta.
MIl.LEDGE GALpIIIN.
lcr. IL 81 II
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Rose Cottage.
For lie .iHrertiscr.
Shr--s = ---H


Mr.. DUHIsoE-SiR-Throuch the kind.
ness OF gentleman OF AbbevIllc. have
been permitted to extract for publication
the following. from letter recently recriv-
ed by him from his brother in Mexico, re-
lalive to The galanI and nnble bearing Of
Sergeant William Is. Blocker. during the
ball!es III aid around The CITY, you will
therefore "hllge me oy Inserting The same
within the columns Of your paper, and if
you lhlnk II advisable, the remarks alsu
which append:
Lieut. Morasne was very i'll at the
time Of The fight, aud has been at deaths
door, evel since. Lieut.. Abncy had not
recovered sufficiently from his wound 10
lead The company. The command fell on
your kinsmaa VIM. Blocker, and he lead
II Saliantly until he was killed by Il can
nonhsS within The earita. assure YOU,
you never had relation more noble, more
generous or hraver, than was Sergeant
DiocRer. knew INN wild youth al
nome, out did not know nothing OF his
character then. 1t requires the scenes
through which he passed 10 dcvclopc that
nob!cness O.! character By which he was
signaIiZed. tie was my dear, my person.
al irlend' and Know II had lost one
nound 10 me oy me tender lies OF relation
SNIP could not lec his loss more. His
leg was shot oil ciose 10 his body, and he
diec some hve hours after. lie TUNED 10
MS comrades alter he hah iaI!en,and hand
eu 10 .le one hcareS: MN his Bible tthe
g!t OF ms mo'"cr]' WIN instructions that
shou'u DC SEM l" 'l,s iallcr with the
message that he had died like man al
the mead oil MS company" One sIckens
al Inc inea OF war when such spirits are 10
fall lis victims.
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Roberts CsaeaE, CASH Store.
sS'EEEs GGDNEsS.

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Fine brace, = bits, brass mounted,
TailOr's Crayons and Measures.
Tack Hammers for laying Carpets,
Steel Spurs for riding.
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With large assortment Of Hardware and Cut.
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Buea Vista Hats. al 81 75 cac,.
Rough ana Ready Hats, al - cents each,
Sealelle Caps at ~ cents each,
Itatcrpro?f wool Hats rcry stout. at ST. cents,
Cummnn Wool Hats 30 cents to Is cents, stout
fabric,
Ladies' patent leather Shoes. Il new article.
imperi0nS TO ,CGt.
Ladies' Silk Caters, &c. &c.
Genllemcn's waterproof Bouts, extra quality
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K. S. ROBERTS.
N. B. My Groceries have NOW been rrcciy-
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place Of llamburg Call and see them.
dec 90 If ~
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YOU republisll il in our paper; aud that
none Of my brother officers may innocent.
y sulltr ior publication so obnoxious, |
hereby publicly acknowledge myself 10
he its auleor. The substance of it | com
municaled from Tacubaya soon after the
battles, in Il private lelcr to i friend in
Pilt,burg.
The statements in the letter are known
by very many officers of This army 10 be
true, and can but think that The pnbIica-
ton of truth is much less likely 10 do vic.
lcnee TO individuals or the service than
the suppression Or perversion oft.
Justice 10 Gen. Worth, (wIn is evident
Iy one Of The 'Icr"cs' pointed at III or
der No. 3I9, requires me TO stale that
he knew nothing whatever of my purpose
TO write the letter in question, nor that ii
had been written, till well OIL lis destna-
lion: he never saw, nor did he know, dI-
rcctIy or indirectly, even The purport Of
one line, word or syllable off. till he saw
it in prinr, and he is equally ignorant of
my design 10 make this declaration,
which do, as wrote the letter, UNI
prompted aud on my own responsibility.
Very respectfully, your obcdient servant,
JAMES DUNCAN,
Brevc,. Lieut.. Col. U. S.A.
After the publication Of this letter, Col,
Duncan was placed under arrest, and
subsequently Gen Pillow was arrested and
next Gen. Worth. The North hmcri
can is of opinion HAT Gen. Pillow was not
arrested on account Of the "LcDnadas"
lctrcr, but on the following grounds:
There has been another arrest, that Of
General Pillow, one OF the chiefs alore-
named, but not. as appears. on account Of
which he is the hero. We hear, generally,
that the cause was this: tfcn Pillow, hav-
ing taken exceptions . the iintins Of Il court
Of inquiry, which finding has bc'ln APP
proved by Gent Sca,r, addressed Il paper
relating 10 the matter 10 the Secretary Of
War, through The cnnmaudcriu-chici,
prcccrvine Il copy which tc avowed in the
letter accompanyiug,i ,ie had sent Tor would
scnd) directly 10 The Secretary at Wash
ton. This transaction is judged TO he
contempt, anl for The 80 judged contempt
Ncu. HOW Is diICSlS'i' -NOl
dug the lechnicalitics Of the case we are
not advised whether part Or The whulc
transaction is regarded as the contempt
but !hatis imnaerial.
Gen. WORMS arrest is thus noticed in
the North American Of the 2Gth ull;
The arrest occurred yesterIay-IhaI of
Brcvcl Maj Gen. Worth, and The charge
is, VIC believe, contempt towards The COM
mander-in chief Without ii full knowledge
Of all The facts We do not purpose TO length
en- this article by any remarks upon this
proceeding.
4 correspondent Of Ell Monitor, wiring
from QuerIaro, says thai the greater part
Of The Governors Of The different States
were present al the seat Of government, aud
that with one exception Chc governor Of
San Louis they were unanimous i'll favor
peace. The sessions were Suon 10 com
ncncc, and Presilcnl .lnaya proposes that
no line ofpoicy on the subject should be.
followed, expect such Us the States suggest,
IN order 10 get at once al the naIIunal
will.
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