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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

e. On the reception of the late news from
France, flags were hung from the hotels, places
Of amusement, and other public buildings ia the
city of New York. Preparations are making for
II general mas meeting Of citizens and foreign
era to express their sympailies and eongratula-
tons to the French Republic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

GS A publisher of a paper in Boston says, he
had one subscriber stop his paper because he did
not ddrocaie the cause Of temperance. Tho same
week, another subscriber discontinued his paper
because he published so much about temperance
in i'll
This is a great country, and some folks have
queer notions about the publishers Of newspapers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

OPENING OF NAVIGATION. = The Hudson
river Is open TO Albany. The first steamboat
arrived at that city on Wednesday, 22d inst.
The Connecticut is also open the first boat
IRON ron New York having arrived at Hartford on
Thursday, Esd inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

fT The attention of merchants and traders is
invited to the advertisement by j. NJ. Bunce &
Co, of Groceries; and to the " Hartford, Phila-
dclphia and Baltimore Steam Propeller Line
for transportation. Dealers in clothing may find
it to their advantage to call on Messrs Whiting
& Kehoe, and John Simmons s. Co, of Boston.
Go to those who advertise, if you want good bar
onins-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
NOTICE.

TIME Members Of Engine Company No. . are
Il hereby notified to meet at the place where the
Engine is kept, on Saturday, the LIST day Of April
next, at five O'Clock I. NJ, for the purpose Of work
ing the Engine. BY order Of the Foreman,
j. NJ. HAVEN, CLERK
Bnttleboro, March rs, is4s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

DOG LOST.--Stnyed from the residence of
the subscriber, on the l7th inst, Il brindle dog, about
a year Old. Whoever will return said dog to the
subscriber or give any information concerning hin
so that he may be found, shall be suitably rewarded.
March 80. W. T.. RYTHER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
NEW BONNET STORE.

TNlE subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il ladies Of Bmitlcboro and vicinity, and dealers
in Bonnets generally, that he has opened new Bon
net rooms over the store Of TowSsLEr 8 Sous,
where he will manufacture and keep constantly for
sale,
Florence, Pedal, Rutland,
Brds-Eye, CobHrg. Pearl, Rough and
Ready, French Lace. Fduey Strd0s,
and every other variety Of Bonneis suitable for The
season, Also an extensive assortment Of
Millinery Goods,
RIBBONS and FLOWERS Of the latest styles.
n- Boanes rqured Bdeochod and pressed ia The
best manner.
GZ-Mouning Bonnets constantly on hand or
made TO order.
Having for many years been engaged in manu-.
featuring and wholcsaleing Bonnets, and being in
timatcly connected with manufacturers Of other
places, my facilities for business are such rs TO enn-
bic me TO sell both ut wholesale and retnil on the
most reasonable terms.
All orders promptly attended to, and a share Of
o. RHODES.
Bratleboro, March 81. 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

"a The body of Porter b. Pierce, who disap-
peared suddenly and mystcriously from Roches-
Ter, N. T., on the 2Gth of January, was found a
day or two since, at the mouth Of the Gencsee
river in that city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

So The communication shy wire" between
Canada and the United States, across the Falls
Of Niagara, is now open. Passengers are passed
over 10 a basket, at so cents n head. In a few
days, it is stated, the wire will be sufficiently
strong 10 pass over cattle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

81 Coolidge, charged with the murder Of
Matthews, last September, has recently been
tried at Augusta, Maine, and convicted Of muir
der in the first degree. lie is sentenced 10 be
hung, after one years imDrisonment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

60 1t will be perceived by the article in an.
other column, that Mcssrs Knowlion & Rice, for
merly of this village, have been heavy losers by
the burning of their paper-mill, at Watertown,
n. Y, on the 2ist inst. Their loss is estimated
al $4,000. above the insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
GRASS SEED.

A PRIME LOT of Herds Grass, Redtop and
IA Clover Seed, just received and for sale by
March %, is4s. Avail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

FS- A suspension of h~ostilities in Mexico has
been agreed to, and the terms oft published.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
A Chance for "a Bargain.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE,

VALUABLE Farming Lands in the counties of
' lonia, lapeera and lngham, Michigan, for Farm
in this c~ountys-one in or adjoining the town Of
Brattlehoro preferred. These lands arc in the
midst OF settlements, and warranted to be Of the
best quality. Persons DESTROYS to turn a small
Farm into a much larger and better one, for them
selves or their children, can now have the opportu-
nifty. ~ Enquire al this Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
NOTICE.

" TNIE Dwelling House and about half
f@ssS,SV Il an acre of Land, is now offered for
N sale, situated on Main ST., with a coed
~1Aslw well Of water, and running water TO the
barn, with about 60 young trees standing
on tho same, and unloss previously disposed Of viii
be sold at Public Auction on the 18th day Of
March next at one O'Clock, r. NJ, on the premise,
or at Major Smiths.
U-Tcrms made known ut the time Of sale.
JONATHAN AUSTIN.
Braiiloboro, Feb. 90. Ie4s. rs
O. The aJore sale stands adjourned 10
81 TURDAY, ApriIL
March le.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
New York Cattle Market,

New York Cattle Market,
For he rick ending loadiy ereaing, Mrd %.
Al Markct-s7O Beef Cattle, 10 Cows and Calves,
500 Sheep and lambs.
Beef Cattle-Ihe fair average Of the market may
lie quoted at from 81 TO S. rs. Buyers were rather
slow to operate, and leave l75 bead nnsold.
Cows and Calves-All sold. ut SIS, S2s, S37, a
$50.
Sheep and Lambs-Sales at from 81 IS to s3,j0
n IS. 90 unsold.
Hogs-Lalcs Of Live at 5 a SIC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

60 The "Baker Family"-well known in this
v~icinity-are singing in New York, and draw
ing crowded houses wherever they go. This is
their second tour through the Empire State, and
it has thus far been attended with great success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

n~Thcy arc daily receiving from their manu-
factory additions to the above, and on he nac IdPs
ND ado, as soon as they are introduced into this
country.
abed 10 sell
AZ the Lowest Possible Prices.
They invite the attention Of all purchasers TO
their Spleadid Sek, and assure them their Goods
arc Of the latest fashions.
March, ls4s. 3mis3o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

ES Mr. Webster is now in Boston, called there
by the dangerous illness of an only daughter
Ills great speech on tho Loan Bil-wlich we
shall commence the publication of next week
was delivered Immediately after receiving a tele-
graphic despatch summoning him to her bedside.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
NOTICE.

HEREBY give TO ms son, JANIS DwIGnr
Il BLooD, his time TO contract and labor for him
self and his benefit, and | shall moi hereafter claim
any of his earnings, or pay any debts by him con-
tracted. PETER BLOOD.
Pdtney, Mrsi %, 1919. 3Rl1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

e5J. b. Merrill, of Hinsdale, manufactures
very superior Hoes, of pure cast steel. A farm
or who could not "hoe his row" with one of them,
would deserve to be pited- See advertisement
OFFICIAL vorE on THE LICENSE Ours
rIoS.-Thc following table has been prepared
by Mr. Shafter, Secretary of State, from the of
fetal returns made to his Office. 1t shows a ma.
iority of IS for License:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31

New York Market. M,Rcn 2s-The sales
Of Flour amounted to 1900 bbls- Mt s6,37A a $3.50
for Southern, $3.50 a s6.56i for Western, and s6,56l
- S6,62b for Gcncsec. The foreign news appcars TO
have had no effect whatever upon the Flour market
Mixed Southern Corn brings SOC, and Jersey vel
low So a 50. Rye rs. Northern Oats ~ q IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
FLOWS, FLOWS.

PLOWS, PLOWS.
THIS day, April l., lsfs, received by Townsley
l. 4 Sons, Sign Of the Elm Tree, 50 TO % Flows,
from Ruggles, Nourse 6 Mason, and ID. Prouiy &
Cos. Mandatory, comprising every variety from
S3,25 to $500.
ALSO
Side Hill PIows, of the same manufacture,
and all sizes.
ALSO--Hinsdale Eagle Do, from the
Mandatory OF II. Z. Brown & Co.
Extra Points to all the above constantly on hand
The above Flows will he sold at Tie bkahydots-
1s prices, for Cash or god PRODUCE. Don't forget
the place. l32l TOWNSLEY s SONS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
AUCTl0N.

WILL be sold at AUCTION on Thursday, NE
w 20h Of April nerf, al MAJ. SNIrn's Stage
House, at | O'Clock, I. NJ, unless previously dis
posed Of all the Pasonal Property belonging TO the
estate OF LEMUEL WHITNEY, deceased, consist
ing Of Household Furniture,
Farming Tools, Books, Stationery, &c, &C.
SAMUEL WHITNEY, Executor.
Bratleboro, March ~, Is4e. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
Farm For Sale or Rent.
Roots. Shoes and Rrogans.

TNHE subscribers would eau the attention Of
Il Country Merchants to their Stock Of Boot,
Shoes and Brogans, which they have selected par
t~icularly for the New England Trade. Havins
made Arrangements with tho best Manufacturer
we shall be able 10 give extra sizes in any lots that
may he wanted, by the ease or dozen. Purchasers
are invited to call and examine our Stock, which
will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.
c. NJ, cox,
No Ill WaJHgioa 81.
emisS0 BosTos, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-31
EMPLOY

Hartford, March "a, is4s
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
Cor Of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
N.w YORK. Feb. 3. lsiS,

NLw YORK. Feb. 3, ls4S.
The stsid and demure c,,izens Of our little
sis'cr city across the river. Brooklyn, have been
past. in consequence of one Of those strange &C.
currrnces which make ia sometimes sxcls,n.
:ha, fact is stranger than fiction One Of the
wea,,hicst md most fashionable nen of that city
had been srro n''d guardian tor his niece. an
h-ires. 10 very large nmonnt of property. and
a most beautiful and accomplished GIRL.
The euardisn has is'ely Al intervals received
annonyn,ouS letters, in different hanowrn'ng.
discharged from his service coschman whom
h. had in his rmplov. the more II would be tn
the peace oe his family. and ultimately to his
benefit. Al first he paid no attention to these
HIM. that lest the msgvngs Of his friends
E,r the tone of the letters showed ,ha, they were
his triende-lnipht turn out true, and be resl'
zrd, he determined upo" dlschareiug his coach'
man an6 hiring smother in his place.
lie accordingly called HIM into hs study, in
qnired how mnch he was in his det', and being
infnrmed OF the amount. he paid il and told him
he d ID not wish his services any longer The
announcement took the coschman by surprise.
| lie regretted very much being discharged, ho'
! ped and believed that he had done his duty
fsi,h,u Iv, and would continue 10 exer, himself
To give sa,i .tpc'ion. II the gentleman would con
Time him in his employ. The gentleman ~a'
we'll pleased with his coachman. had no fault "a
find with him. but he desired 10 make change
and could not think of keeping hun any longer.
The coschmnu seeing that his employer was
determined on dischsrginc him. msde no fur
tber effor, to alter his determination, but sa''
he hoped his employer would allow hun To TAKE
his wife with him. tie sad he certainly ha'
no objection. end il ~ss = strange request 4
ask from him. II was the frs, time, however
that he had heard he was married. 'Oh yes
replied the coachman, Il have been marie
these six months to your niece
The uncle was horror struck-he rsved m
T he prsnced more like . maniac thsn a sa'
> msn. Finally, he 60, cool-msde in". ,ries
relation to the ns,ss', and f's~. the lip. u,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
MoesE's TErrunArn AND THE Fso,rsn TIL.

MoesE's TELroRArn AND THE FsoIIsn TIL
FoRApH Mr.. French. the Prcsiaen' - tho
Magnetic Telegraph Company. 'aklr,s = -'n'a-
mcnt Of the Expense Of telcgrn phnr cne hur-
dred words to Liverpool from Lundon, dls'-rcs
of 225 miles, mikes a comparison o' 'Hose
charges with those on Morse's line:
1.-The distance from Westinghouse New Y"'k
is two hundred and twenty five mile. and :
message Of one hundred words is tran "it,ed
ordinarily in five minutes. but sometimes in
three and a half minutes. at a charge nt hve
dollars for the first hundred words but only thee
dollars and ,hir,y.,hrce cents tor the second and
Tor eoch following hundred words The rn'n-
para'ive efficiency Of the America and E -.
li.h systems Of the electric telegrsphs is there.
Grre easily stated and compreherdsd
ENGLISH telegraph, 100 words, 22Om'les.
10 min. S22 2o
American telegraph, 100 words, 225
miles. s min, s. 90
That England is not now rcsp'ng the vastly
superior advantages ofthe American t-leg,sphic
system. is owing ~ the injustice Of her huor-
nay GroersL. in 1898. in most unwarrart,bly
', fusinc to gran, Professor Morfe's ap?licstion
COR pnten, =, that time. on plea false in fac,.
bu,. had il rvrn been a fact. iEreal in its srpi-
cation. All illustration of,he old sdsge that
.mipht makes right was never more nrcibly
rxhihi,ed than in the course pursued by tho
English Attorney General upon the applica.
tion of Professor Morse at that time.
= Al. .Et of n,ttu,
,ha, she will yet DO that justice TO the Prefss-
sor which is due by all The world toa public
| benefactor."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
WORKS PRAISE 1T!

catds, and all Kinds ~ Mf0med
Sores Cured.
US UNIVERSAL OINTMENT, is
,st complete Burn Antidote ever known
(anl as if by Magic stops pains ofthe
ate Burn. snl Scald-. For old S'res,
t., Sprains, &c. on man or beast, it II
,lica,ion tina, can he made. Thous nds
nd thousands pr Use it. |, is the most
ter Of pain ever discovered. All who
end il. Every family sh' uld be provi.
Nome can tell how soon some of the
need il.
rve each box of the gepuiee Oin'men.
,e OF s. TousIY written on the outside
initiate this is fnrgery.
.Liv. rs Men. Fsrme:e. and oil who use
find this Ointment the very hes, ,hins
for Collar Calls, Scratches, Kicks, &c.
il animals Surely every meIciful man
hi. snimals ss free from pain ss Possi-
VS. Universal Ointment is oil ihs, 10 re.
Y il.
1F INSECTS. For the sting OF bite
Insec,s, Tousry's Oin,n ent 10 unri-
inlrcas have tried i, AMI found II good
CURED! For the Plies, Tousey's U
,,ment j. one If the hes, Remedies that
led. An who have tried it foI the Pies
u,
ORES CURED. For oil ohsiins,s
is nothing equal to Tou.ey's Oin,'
erson in Man;ius had. Tor number Of
leg the, hsfileI the skill of the doctors.
,intmrn, was reeommr nded by ono Of
physicians, (who knew it, great virtues,
tes or .duced more heneht than the pa.
ceived from any aid ! previous RENE
II Try il.
AND sCALDS CURED. Thousands
Buris and Scslds. in sll parts Of the
We heen cur d by Tousey's Universal
Certificates enough could hs had to fill
( this rhss'.
ir BRUISES CURED. Tes, moni.
noniai.. in favor of Tousey's OIn,men,
iruises, have been offered the prop,'e.
ire,!s in Syracuse will certify 10 its great
irving tho pain of,he most severe Bruiss
should Try il.
HEAD CURED. Sores Of csses o.
have been cured BY Toussy's oint
tit seldom fails.
HEUM CURED. or oil the remediei
red for this most disasreeahIe complaint
niversai Ointment 10 the most complete
skn"wn u fsil.
ED HANDS CAN BE CURED
nivsrsal Ointment will always cure III,
Of ChspPed Hands, Scores Of person
is.
Ups CURED. For the cure Of sor
sss never sny,hing made equal 10 Tou
ent. II 10 sure TO cute them. Try It.
,n,ifie compound, warranted not TO cor
operation Of Mercury. O P''ee }
Z. For further particulars cones'nin
slusbls Ointmsnt. the public are 'sfs
pblets. 10 bs hsd gratis, Of IesPse'sh
I'D Merchants throughout 'hs Units
hyELIIoT 4 ToUsEY, Dsossis
JOHN YOUNG, soas.y.
Ma. MsoAY. Nsrhunsesrsss
5, issY.-fy ssv
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
DRuAprrL ScEs1 The National Intelligeneer
publishes the following letter;

DRGApTrL ScEsK - he NaVonai Intelllgeneer
publishes the following letter:
SALTILLo. Dec. 30.
Yesterday Monday one Of :he most rainfu
scenes took place here I ever witnessed. sol
der by the name Of Victor Galbrai,h, a busl-r
in Captain Mirrs' ~omrany Of volunteer cavalry,
va. shot for threatening the Captains life. The
,roon, were all mustered to witness the dreadful
,csn. The unhappy prisoner was brought fer
ward under the charge OF the Provost Msrsl al
and guard Sixteen men were detailed and for
med in single file. The prisoner calmly sat
down on his coffin a. about eight PAGES distance
and looked al the executopers firmly in the ia e..
His sentence Was then read to him; he then
threw his head backward, and said to the men:
Take good aim: I am ready To die" They f.
red: he fell Immediately. having received nres
balls in his body; but in few moments he -
gain arose, resting on hi. elbow. and ask' ID for
water. and drank. He then ssid. "k'li me st
| once and relieve me Of my misery :" wien fsor
Of the men who had reserved their FIRE dvsnssd,
and. placing the mu,lles of their guns to within
q few inches Of his body, fired, slme st cutting
him ,sund.r Truly, he was the n''st rssoluts'
mani ever saw Some Of the officers VATa en-.
tir.lv overcome by the distressing sight
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

A HARD CAsE,-The Governor Of New Hamp
shire has psrdoned Zebuion Paine Of Conway,
from the State Prison, TO which be was sen.
teneed in Isae, for eight years, for having set
Are to barn. He was convicted on the testi"o'
ny Of boy who was admitted as States evil
denss, j, now appears. by . confession Of the
boy. that be Was the guilty one, and that Mr..
Paine vas wholly innocent
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
SlIERMAN'S
IA M "A MS PL "A sT y Il

more case. Of Rbenma.,su,. Pal in the
9 and Chest, LuInl'sso snd Weakness,
application that has ever heen made. As
ty Of the Plaster has increased, hundreds
ipied rssests have attempted to counter
palm it off upon Inc community a th-
Ir Beware of Deception. 10 Remem
lrue and genuine Plaster is spread up
psper made expressly for the purpose,
~ case the signature Of Dr.. Sherman is
N the hack Of the Plaster, and the whole
Copy Right. None others are genuine.
wien you want real good Shermsna
Plaster, call at the office, LOG Nassau
you will no, he disappointed.
er th- nrmh'r, loo Ma ssu ST., whe E
mans Loz.nges are sold. His Agents
Hays, l3s Fulton street, Braokl'n !;
williamsburg ard Redding Il Co.,
and JOHN YOUNG, Sunhury.
NJ. A McCAY. Northumberland.
erll,h l647-ly,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

TEXAN ANNEXATION DipLoMAcY.-Ap,cs
Jones, who wss President Of Texas during the
eventful period when annexs,oa was sritated
and accomplished, is publishing = series Of let.
ters IN the Galveston Civilian, in explanation Of
his agency and that Of the Texas auhori'e. in
general. in that matter. Like General Houston
he prides himself upon his diplomacy. in bring
ing about a state of feeling in this country.
which preciptated the movement, and claims
that j, was The advoitness Of Texas policy whiet,
accomplished the object. which might have
been delayed for years. He. nevertheless. Ut
,e'y denie. any intrigue with foreign powers.
inconsistent with the independence and dign-
~ Of the Texas government, injurious to any
interests Of tho United Slater. or really adverse
10 ultimate annexation.
The letter contains one strong declaration,
which throws light upon the effect which the
mode Of annexation had upon the origin of The
war. lie is Of opinion. that the rejection bv
Messrs Tyler and CALHOUN. of the House reso-
extremely iniudicious and he expresses his
surprise that that alternative should have been
presented to Texas, instead o! the other. per-
haps, but more peaceful mode proposed by ne.
go,io,ion, He Gays that this decision of the
Government Of the United States produced sur
prise in tha, Of Tcxa- from the belief that war
would Immediately follow; whereas. bv the
| other, annexation could be effected "wi'hont
| war" but he SAYS Texas had no option but to
! accem the mode selected by the late President.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19


If'hc infnrmaticn contained io the following
letter received hy the Richmond Republican,.
from IN officer in the army, be correct. iher. is
a prospect q. another collision at arm.. There
ia always more excitement near the scenr S sx-
pecied attack than the circumstances nsnally
warrant. If an atack is crntrm plated, tho
line of Gen Wool's command s the one which
will be most likely 10 ha aseniIcd. ~ IL H. weak
er and more rx'cnded than sny o'hev. But
what dn the Mexic,ns cxpec, to gain by r.k.
inr another fight,
We have received a letter rom friend at
B'ena Vista, dated the II of January. which
gives information that Genera Bustu1nente 10
at Gusnsjran'o. tpronounced Gwsn.s wan.,c,)
OF The head Of 6 600 troops that there are l..
500 at S.n Luis. 600 q, Durango under Urea
and that the S'.tr of Z,catpco. has raised TO-.
600 making 81 COO tn % 600 in ALL
Santa Anna "a led from Acapn CO. ard it was
thought he had biAdsn farewell to Mexico. but
he hns landed at San Bias; and i, may be his
purpose TO retrieve or try to retrieve. his for.
tunes in ,his region. suPposing MS very weak.
He will however find even better appointed
army than met him Oh the glorious field OF
Buena Vista.
Col llnmtrsmck has under his command
2GO0 men-lhe 10Th regiment al Monterey can
s,on be thrown up here-and the Dragons aud
Bragg's oa,tery will number lO0-ol'oge'her
constituting force ui 1000 in the field, We
would have 5 batteries of light artillery in per.
feet order, 4 regiments infantry. 10 companies
drag. ons, snd 4 Of csvaliy. The dr,coon and
last they were poor and broken down. The
four regiments are well drilled and under fne
discipline. We would have General Wool FOL
our comma nder, and you need not fear the re-
result We cnn beat the best twenty thousand
,rotps Mexico can produce; and having Ruenu
V eia in view, no force Santa Anna can bring
can drive us from the glorious field.
IN another part %. the letter the writer says
that Urea has marched from Durango with
| 2OC0 cavalry and 20OO loot, TO JOIN TTias at Chi
bu ,hua, " hO has 1000 more, aud then to marcl
h, ans, our force at the Passo. who have halted
there on ih' ir way from Santa Fr. This in,r.
hcence las been forward TO Gen. Wool BY
Col Hantramck, nnd IT is expected the latter
will be ordered. with two regiments infantry
two batteries hph, artillery, and some cavalry
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

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