The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-11

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brigade Of regulars led the descent He took an
which resulted in the capitulstion Of the city and
tie and was deputed to consummAte the nder.-
Inc spot says writer, selected for the ceremony
Of laying down arms plain the city. Ths
American army was drawn up in two lines facing in
wards, occupying mile in extent General Worth
appeared the field in full uniform to direct the ar
rangcmen s, and receive the conquered troops The
Mexican army halted between the American lines,
stocked their arms laid down their coors and equip
ments and then marched off while portion of Gen.
Worths division marched into the city with coors ny
ing, and the band playing martial airs General w
was appointed Governor of Vera Cruz, entered upon
the duties of his Office and commenced by establishing
strict police and REFRESHING every tendency to dsor
General W. bore Q conspicuous part In the battle of
Cerro Gordo and Joined In the pursuit after the
mys defeat II would occupy too much time and space
to detail the part born by General w in the hume
rous battles fought in the vicinity Of Mexico. In all
Of them to the language of General Scots report
of the battle of Churubusco, Worths skful and dar
ing movements shone conspicuous.
have given rapid sketch of tho military career Of
| Gen Worth and will speak Of him in another
| connection. Gen. Worth is q democrat The whig
party is obvious to all impartial observers will
inmate Gen Taylor for the Presidency We should
prefer contest between those who best qualified
by education and pursuits for the chief magisracy Of
this great peoples contest in which principles were
| enlightened public sentiment Such contest the
wings advertise, by their prospective nominee. arc
the distinguished captain is TO illuminate their
| pathway to vi Glory. Knowing the attachment of y
brave people for those whose patriotism has been
ken in the thunders battle they determine
to appropriate these laudabe impulses to
their political purposes 1t will not do for their oppo
nents to assume O dignity that scorns enthusiasm.
Austerty and GOODNESS do not properly belong the
party of energy, progress and reform. The reminis
cence Of lS4o may be useful Did democrat make an
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swored it with song from the yellow kiver" Did he
| contrast the talents and civil qualifications OF Mr.
Fort Meigs and Tppecanoc, pointed to uncOuth habi
tations venerable quadrupeds and the overwhelmingly
expressed juice Of the apple To call it humbug to
be laughed at The past il good for nothing II men
will not profit by its lessons
The democratic candidates for the nomination are
prone to be msled. They too often addressed by
asprsnts for cabinet appointments, missions, Offices,
&C. who tell them all Is WELL when impartial and dis
interested observers know and feel that all the signs
portend danger and dissolution. II tho democratic
party attempt to elect the President from the number
| Of their distinguished civilians when too late they
will bcmoan their folly amid the jbes Of victorious
and cxulting foe. And what will be the Presidents
station in the future, if he do not transmit his high
his measures disappear like the early cloud, but tho
acerby Of party will heap opprobrum upon his very
be prone to remember with dsfavor administration
whose dawn pencilled with the rich tints of the
Of Austerts should its evening shades be render
ed appalling by the despairng cry OF - Save himself
who cam
| To avert defeat the democracy have only to nomi-
| nate Gen. Worth His election would be certain.
When the wings talked Of moving accidents by flood
and field the democracy could discourse Of . hair
breadth 'scapcs l. the imminently deadly breach
quote two battles to their one, Sc The citizen of
New York who shed his youthful blood upon her soil
in defending against British invaders would receive
the tribute Of her gratitude by overwhelming vote
Gen. W. not being identified with any Of the cliqucs
Of the day, his nomination would be equally accept
able to ALL free from the odum Of being regarded
| suspicious to the interests of particular few.
The election of Gen. Worth at this time, whom the
advocates Of liberty throughout Europe looking to
example, would afford another instance felica.
! ton. The humblest could exultingy point to the
model republic. and say, Behold the that once
carried the musket elevated to the chief magis
tracy Of the great American republic"
Gen. Worth is q man of admitted talents. His OIL
cal reports admired for perspicuousness concise
ness and force They possess another merit-they
written by himself JACKSON.