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To the Editor of the Union :

To the Editor of the Union:
SIR VIII you allow an ancient friend of Lieut. Colonel
SIaes) TO ask OF you the publication OF the report Of
Major Sumner of that corps, in the battle of Moline del
Rey in Mexico the 9Th of September last and to add
to the part borne in that affair by Col. Moore
1t will be seen. that whilst this account of Col Moore
land that of others the subec bears the strong
est testimony to the decacy and n,repdty Of this gal!
liant officer. the general reader may not place this
detail the just construction which was intended and
that erroneous differences may be drawn from it, without
this explanatory note.
yet he did not assume the command, and thrust Major
Sumner (who of the second dragoons) from posi-
ton in which he major 81 might win the aurels thai
became the legitimate prize OF his courage and conduct
The facts are these
In the evening of the It'll of September when the rup-
ue of the armstce called for its chastsemen and atone
ment, Major Sumner was ordered to join Major General
Werth with his battalion of dragoons for the attack
the foundry Chapultepec, intended to be made
daylight on the morning Of the eighth of September.
This order for the battalion in the command of Ma
or Sumner, of the second dragons The battalion over
which the immediate command OF Lieut.. Col Moore par
cuary prevailed in the Sd dragoons had been detached
in detail and by companies for other service. Two of
these companies had been in duty on and with the gene
ralin-chef though, on this occasion, they had been
ordered to join MAJOR sumner, and participate in that
special duty assigned by order to him. Lieutenant Colo
mel Moore had been apprzed by Lieutenant Ewe (cem-
handing company of the LIST Dragons in the absence
Of Capt kearney disabled by the loss of his ARM that
the would De maze on NOlnO del hey the 1Ol-
lowing morning, and that two troops of his command
proper would be in this affair Attended by his sergeant
major and orderly, Lieut. Colonel Moore repaired at day
light to the of this confct and, on coming up 10
Major Sumner in whose skill and courage he reposed all
confidence, Lieut. Colonel Moore observed to him 81
do not come here, Major Sumner to take from you the
command of the battalion but to share with you the
sponsibites and the dangers that surround you"
The generous delicacy OF this equaed by the
manly impulse that prompted Col Moore to participate in
all the hazards of the battle whilst he was willing that
the glory of the achievement should belong alone to Ma
jor Sumner.
1t right, too on military rule for the order to this
duty lay on Major Sumner, and not extended to
Lieut. Colonel Moore though he pressed himself into
the perils of the duty, and bore them became him.
This will also explain parts OF Gen. Worths report that
touch this transaction.
JUSTICE
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Mr. Reverdy Johnson addressed the Senate to-day in
written speech upon the 1t distinguished by
great ability and eoquence The first portion Ella
borae, and fortified BY strong documentary arguments,
It demonstrated that against Mexico just
,rar 1t took the side of the United States to the
boundary claimed by administration. He success
fully cleared himself of the charge of fasehood in voting
for the preamble to the law which declared the existence
of the war which Mexico had waged against the United
States This portion of the speech was admirable, and
forms an irresistible argument in behalf of the war
which we carrying with Mexico. But the
last, and much the shortest part of the speech,
was very unsatisfactory 1t charged the President with
bringing on the by the alternative which he had
adopted in carrying into effect the resolution for the
nexa,ion of Texas and I'd, by the orders which had
been issued to Gen. Taylor for marching to the Rio
Bravo We the last part of the speech for the
sake OF the former. Differing do from Mr. John
son, on the proximate reasons which he contends
brought the cannot help admiring the mas.
terv manner in which he has stood up for the rights
Of his country. He finishes his speech tomorrow.
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Foreign Items.

BnITIsu FoRcEs-The Morning Chronicle mentions an
early augmentation of the British army likely to take
place. Is it not too large already For 700 years no
foreign foe has obtained footing in the United Kingdom
and the natural position for defence of Britain and Ire
land is very strong. Where who is the enemy In
1885 the entire cost of army, navy and ordnance, was
fifty eight millions of dollars in 1877, il had increased
With twenty-sx millions of people to defend their
country, why expend so much treasure on the appa-
ratus of war in time OF peace One thing is evident,
hard times make good recruiting sergeant and they are
hard enough in Britain just now.-N. Z. Tribune.
CLERGY OF TRELAND--The Roman Catholic priesthood
are about $500 in number They supported by their
hocks The dissenting Presbyterian ministers number
nearly Co., and partly upheld by their congregations
and partly by the British government The wealth con-
sumed by the dones of very unpopular State church
as the poverty of the millions is unparalel-
ed Lord Lansowne, in the House of Lords last month
expressed the sentiment that the security of life and prop
erty in three fourths of Ireland mainly owing to the
teaching and example Of the Catholic clergy.-Ib
Curious DIscovERy-Th other week there was it is
said found in coal pit south of Edinburgh at depth
Of from twenty to thirty athoms petried human body
which, unfortunately the miners broke but three pieces
have been portions of the arms, ant
foot and leg half way up TO the knee, the toes broker
off, -Caiedonian Mercury
Among the collection of paintings, the property of Mr.
John Wilson, of Straord, Essex, he has discovered "a
sleeping Venus" executed by the celebrated Titan Thu
fortunate owner has sold II within the last two three
days for five hundred lpstceh (Eng) Express
LARGE PRAcrIcE.--The physician who enjoys tn
largest practice N London, his last return for the income
tax, stated his professional earnings at E33oo0, an'
several other physicians made returns varying iron
E ) 900 to $4,000
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Plans and Prospects of the War.

We know not upon what authority the Baltimore Clip
per of Saturday morning puts forth the following
speculations. We CLEAN what is most interesting, and
omit the rest
SUPPLIES MoNEY.-Apprehensons ex-
pressed prior the assembling Congress- that the House
If Representatives would endeavor to bring the
close by refusing and money for its further
prosecution but entertained such suspicion
We then believed and are now satisfied that the House
will do its duty by giving the Executive the which
nay be required to continue the successfully. The
bill before the Senate, raise additional regiments,
will, doubt become law. BY its passage impera-
tive duty imposed the Executive raise the force
mentioned but he will be left to the exercise Of sound
discretion, and will probably call for troops than
he may consider indispensable necessary If have al
ready in Mexico forty thousand very few additional
oders may b, 2quirod but it necessary that the
hory raise sufficient number sh oul bo conferred
The Pr esidcnt
1t is, we think apparent that the policy of Withdrawing
troops from the of Mexico, and occupying de
ensve line, recommended by Mr.. Calhoun, will
adopted and hence there will be necessity for keeping
!uch number of troops in Mexico will be able to
guard and deead conquests made, to be made until
shall have been concluded We would take the OBJ
,nacy of the enemy the in the management
Of the war; though would omt it in the settlement OF
the conditions of peace. We would, therefore, have II
force of sufficient power possess itself Of all the Mexican
ghods, and convince the governm and people OF
that country that they have expect in the way
negotiation than in that Of war. We fight long
there is enemy in the field and must keep up
mament, if there be show of fight, until Mexico
shall have signifed her Willingness form honorable
treaty
We have hesitation in believing that the reck-
less portion of the whig party will not rest satisfied with
voting the supplies Some will refuse the necessary
sources Others may attempt to hamper the supplies with
cumbersome and odious preamble, which cannot pass
the Senate After all, will not believe that Congress
will paralyze our arms and cheer the enemy and reduce
| us To dishonorable terms
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FAST SAILINc-The splendid packet-ship Admiral, Of
the Havre ne Jas. A. Wotton commander, made the
passage from New York to the Scily lights in IL days
and 20 hours and accomplished the entire passage to
Havre in fourteen days The passengers, among whom
we notice the name OF the Hon Edward Curtis, tender
very handsome compliment to Captain Wotton and his
officers.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. S, 1913.
HEApoUARrERs, SECOND REGIMENT DRAeooNs,


Tacuhaya, Sept. 9, lS47.
SIR: have the honor to report thar, in compliance with
the orders OF Major Gen WORTH joined his division
erday morning the attack on the foundry near Chapul
S command consisted Of six troops Of the ID dragons,
troop of the first Dragons OF troop Of the Sd
dragons, (undsr the command of Lieut. c. d. Williams
all dna p y e ct to- afe
ston the left Of our ine to hold in check the enemy
portuniiy should offer. In taking up my position, was
compelled pass within psto-sho of large body of the
enemy VINO were protected py aeh ana s.
consequence of deep ditch my left, which il inn
could not pause at that as very large body Of
enemys cavalry advancing the left OF our line
oned my in line facing the eney cavalry
on which they halted and shortly afterwards retired
line until the onemys infantry broke and rciired~changing
my position from time to e in order to face their cava
pursuit of their infantry when they broke; but, in doing
this should have uncovered left, and their Urge
cred and protected by large hacienda filed with
troops,
Wis 5 icers and 80 soldiers wounded, and soldiers kill
ed horses killed, and wounded Capt Ke of the I'd
smh add Tree Of the I'd dragons, and ID Lieut. G.
Williams, OF the 81 Dragons were wounded; but, am
happy to state, not dangerously.
My officers and men maintained their character fo
stead ness aud confidence throughout the action. They
efforts Capt Haree in maintaining order in his squad
ron during the many evouons that it was necessary
win great rapidly have also state that Assist
ant Surgeon Barnes very assduous in his duties and
took such measures that wounded men received promp
attention. have also the pleasure report that received
effective aid from my adjuant, Lieut. Cakes
Lieut. Col Moore, of the BIT dragons, joined after the
action commenced. and did the great favor absai
from assuming the command His presence, however
was OF great service to me- and his example, of the
perfect cooness under fire, had favorable influence upor
my command.
Col Harvey, who was quite unwel, also upon thu
held during the action and after observing my
Tor some tne expressed himself satisfied with them,
said to mo that he would not tho command 70
which am deeply obliged TO him.
enclose the list OF killed and wounded
Ian, sir very respectfully your obedient servant,
f. V. SUMNER,
Major I'd dragons commanding regiment.
Captain w W. MAcKALI, Assistant Adjutant General Il
division,
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From the Gulf.
Ertrat of letter from officer board United States
steam ship Iris.

Errd OF letter from an officer on board United States
steam sh'p IRIS:
"VERA CRUZ Dec l6, 1s47
"We left Norfolk, Virginia, on the 9th of last month
for this place. via Charleston s. c., Key West, and PEN
sacola making short stay at each place.
"We left the latter place the 5th of this month we
arrived here yesterday after long and rough passage
ten days Things perfectly quiet in this part Of the
world. Little or news from the army The last ac-
count from the city of Mexico was, that the Mexicans
had sued for peace that Gen Scott had referred them
to Washington, MIR. Tris having left for the United
States.
Mr. Trist is looked for daily. should not be sur.
prised in the least if the vessel that will take
him to the United States What will be our next move
in case we do not take Mr. Trist, is more than am
able TO say. We lying at the island of Sacri-
clos, distant six miles from the town. We up here
to take in coal We have not been able commence vet
owing to the wind 1t has been blowing perfect hurri-
for the last two days-vesses going on shore hour
| y.
The Commodore has just returned from the south
where he has been for the last two weeks The squad
ron is scattered all along the coast to prevent any
smuggling that may be attempted Our chief aim is to
prevent Santa Anna from making his escape which he
is evidently trying to do Could you but the stars
and stripes floating the castle of San Juan dc
Ulloa, i am certain it would do you good'
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The Olympic Theatre.

next Wednesday night Mr. Buckley, who has leased
of Mr. Kmiste is having it fitted up in very superior
style; Every proper regulation. happy to learn.
will be instituted to render it most respectable and at
tractive place of resort.
The services of Mrs Burke, and ataented company to
support her, have been engaged She@w appear the
occasion of the reopcning
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CINCINNATI, January 7, 1913
The steamboa, Sea Bird from New Ode ans, bound to
ST. Louis, having board thousand kegs of gunpow
der took fire Wednesday, when Cape Girardeau
md blown by the explosion that ensued The
passengers and escaped from the burning boat before
the fire reached the powder The report Of the explosion
was card forty miles distant
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The Albany correspondent, of the New York Herald
describes the splits and divisions among the wing mem
bes of the legislature just assembled Seward has one
clque Fillmore Uhe conservative whig) has another
Governor Young has out to stand by the war and
The country In consequence of his massage, the follow
ing happy resolution submitted the first day of
The session, and when the members had been sworn in
by Mr. Bowie, of New York:
Rssored, That this House has listened with profound
siacuon, TO the patriotic sentiments ably expressed
MS exoeency the governor in relation the existing
war with Mexico and do hereby respond to the same a.
expressing their own sentiments, and those of all patriots
| and lovers of their country.
MI E. c. Benedict, OF New York, Ia radical wing }
rose to debate the resolution and il lies over one day.
MI Clay arrived in Washington IN the morning cars
from Baltimore
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suprem Court OF tho United States.
FRIDAY, January 7, 1913.

FRIDAY, January 7, lS4s.
John Trimble, esq., of Kentucky, and James w. Thorn
as esq, of Tennessee, admitted attorneys and
sellers of this court
No 1893. Thomas Coopwood Us. Henry A. McGhee
In the district court OF the United States for
northern Mississippi. On the motion Of MIR. Reverdy
johnson, this writ of docketed and dismissed,
with costs.
Nos IS and 16 West River Bridge Company, plaintiff
error U.s. the town of marlborough, ct al The
gument OF these continued by Mr. Phelps for
the defendants in error, and concluded by Mr. Webster
for the plaintiffs in error
Adjourned till Monday morning. II o'clock.
MONDAY, January 10, 1s4s
No. l99 Alanson Tngg, ct al, Gordon C. Kent, in
error to the circuit court OF the United States for West
Tennessee.
On the motion of Mr.. Thomas, Of counsel for the de-
PENDANT in error, this writ of error dockeel AMI dis
missed with costs.
No. 80. Richard King, ct al, plaintiffs in error, the
United States. The argument of this
tnued by Mr. Attorney General for the defendants in
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow morning, II o'clock.
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We are happy to state that the Hon. Mr.. Bowlin, Of
Missouri, after three weeks confinement to his room
from physical nsposton, resumed his seatn the House
to-day
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MILITARY APPOINTMENTS BY Gov. THOMAS OF MARY
LANp--We learn that the following gentlemen have
been appointed aids to his exceency with the rank OF
colonel
Glen Bowie, H. L. Elmonson, William 7. Wenn,
Edward Lloyd ir Solomon B. Davies, and James G
Berret
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SHrp-BuILprNG AT PoarLaNp.-The Portland Advertiser
ves list the vessels built and measured in that district
Turing the Year 1917 The whole number is So viz; IL
ships lS barques, brigs, IL schooners, sloop The
aggregate mea l3 2 tonsbeing increase OF
1909 tons the previous year Two ships-thc General
Berry 469 tons, and the William, 4O2 onswere built for
Boston ; ship and a barque for New Haven and two
baroues for New York the built for Portland and
ther ports in Maine.
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BY TELE G r a p III /.
FOR THK UNION.

BALTIMORE January 10, l84s.
No southern mail has been received here to-day The
markets without change Small sales of Howard
-four made So. About u.s. 900 bushels of
sold 81 81 per bushel My letter missed the
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UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM MAINE-The governor
OF the State OF Maine has appointed the Hon. Wyman B.
> Moor OF Bangor, United States senator, occasioned by
the death OF Mr. Fairfield until the Legislature shall fill
the vacancy
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The line telegraph between Detroit and Ann Arbor
Michigan was made complete the 18th ut, and com
munications passed between Ann Arbor Ypsan'
and Detroit,
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MAssacHUsErrsThe legislature assembled on Wednes-
day. Zeno Scudder, of Barnsabe, elected presidcp,
of the senate and Charles Calhoun clerk Francis b.
Crowninsheld, of Boston, was elected speaker of ih,
house Of representatives the 3D. ballot and Charles
STORY clerk
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VXTANTED--A situation by abe-bOded youae man
w capable of doing Homework, gardening, q Of
any kind Apply at this office.
Doo I'D
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urAVr%INu HORSES CUREp.

N HORSES ARE TROUBLED with ~ diseases
% eh MUIR insm - value as ,y Is s ass.s' i Ihe
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L. II speaks hundreds have:
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