Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-06-15
Gen. Cass Hung in Effigy by the PEN ii.
Sylvania Volunteers.
From the Reading JOurna


From The Reading Journal.
We are indebted to a friend for the following
letter from Sergt. Graeff, member of the corps
of Artillersts, dated San Angels, April 26 ls4s.
1t serves to show the esteem in which Gen. Win
field Scott is held by those gallant spirits who
fought so nobly under his command, as well as the
deep indignation that pervades the Army on ac-
count of the persecution with which he has been
visited by the Government. 1t also serves to
show what the Pennsyvanians, and the Volun-
teers generally in our gallant army, think of Mr..
Senator Cass-the same Lewis Cass who is now
the Candidate of the Locofoco party for the high
est office in the gift of the people-WHO WAS
HUNG IN EFFlGY, OVER THE MAIN ROAD
LEADING FROM SAN ANGELS TO THE
CITY OF MEXICO, and after remaining all day
nthis undlghifed position who was in the even
ing cut down and COMMITTED TO THE
FLAMES! What a position for the great en-
bodment of the Locofoco party These gallant
fellows little dreamed then that the Locofoco Con-
instrumental in perpetrating upon their rights, by
nominoting him for the Presidency
Bet to the letter. II speaks for itself, and is
written BY che whose authority may be relied on
for the facts it contains. Sergt. Graeff is citi-
zen of Reading, we'll known TO every man in this
community, who was among The first to volunteer
for the war; and has done good service ever since.
If any doubts that the letter is genuine he can
see The original by calling at this office.
SAN ANGELS, Mexico, April 29, 1s4s
DEAR R.-You will allow me the privilege of
saying one word on politics. know of no man
that would be more deserving the Presidency than
Whitfield Scott, and a more outrageous and shame
full act, could not have been committed by the Ad-
ministration, than to drag Gen. Scott from his
high command and make him prisoner in the
very Capital which his own valor had won. But
they that would have sacrificed Gen. TAYLOR on
the plains of Buena VISTA and our own army
into the Valley ofMexico. are capable too of thrust
ing the dagger of revenge in the hero's heart But
enough of this. was very much pleased in look
ing over yonr City election. 1t was indeed unex-
pected 10 me but as the city ofReading went for
Mayor, so will the State and Union 90 for PresI-
dent. Mark that
Next Let me tell you how Sentor Cass was
treated By the volunteers. You will receHect that
we, (or the volunteers,) were mustered under the
act of May, 46, by which we were allowed So so
per month for clothing, and in circular dated
August 7th, AZ, we were again assured of receiy-
ing the same. But it seems that Mr. Cass, with
good economical heart, offered a bill +" TO cause
the volunteers to be furnished with clothing in kind,
at the same rates according to grades, as is pro-
vided for che troops of the regular army" Thus
you see he has reduced our pay for clothing from
SO so TO So so. This, suppose. is the compen-
sation we get for fighting our way to the Capital.
AS soon as the lst Pennsylvanians received news
that this famous bill had passed--tAey extended
rope across The main road leading to the Citv of
Merico and HUNG IN EFFIGY POOR LEW
rs CASS! Some officers touched by their rR-
tics, ordered it TO be cut down, but the bows had
him in Ms Just position again soon otte. where
he hung until evening, aohen he cas faheh dovn
and doomed to the stake
VOC expect me perhaps to say word about the
Since YOU saw Capt Loeser's report,
one more died, one deserted. and two Joined by
enlistment, from the Regimental depot. The men
are very healthy at this time, and are ready for
any emergency, either to fight or go home 1t Isl
reported that we Qhe volunteers) are to accompany
our Commissioners to Queretaro. can't vouch
for the truth of this but be this as il may expect
to see San Luis Potosi yet before we leave the
country. Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM GRtEFF, Jr.