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A Scene on the Battlefield.
AN INCIDENT OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
by EICHAGU EVERETT.

The bloody battle of Moipo del Rev was
finished, and the American arms were again
victorious. But it proved dear bought
victory. The battlefield was red with Anglo
Saxon blood, for never did the Aztec army
make a more desperate defence Those who
participated in that glorious battle will never
forget its many eventful circumstances-how
at faint dawn of morn,when the stars looked
sweety upon the earth, our army moved
silently into its position, corps after corps,
artillery, infantry and cavalry; the muttered
word of command, the rumbling of wheels,
and the muff1ed tramp! trramn! tramp. of
the devoted storming party, which pioneered
the main force 1t was five o'clock in the
morning, when the battle commenced. With
thunder that shook the earth, the heavy
guns of Hugar's battery beched forth the
signal of attack. The stormers, carrying
their ladders and fascines started forward,
cheering as they ran, and were soon lost
amid the thick smoke which rolled from the
Mexican cannon. Now and then broad
flash of fire showed our gallant fellows fight
ing hand to hand with the enemy's cannon
iers. On pressed the centre of our line, and
like a rushing tornado, swept the enemy
from their guns. But bravely they rallied,
and in turn our troops were driven back
Here the carnage was dreadful. Of the four
teen officers of the storming party, eleven
were killed or wounded in less than fifteen
minutes. Meantime, upon each wing, the
fight progressed with great fury, and the
bitches in front of Moino del Rey and Casa
de Mata were rapidly filling up with dead
and wounded. In front of these defences the
carnage was terrific. The gallant Mcintosh
was shot while cheering on his men. Lieut..
Scott fell in the front rank and noble Waite
sunk under mortal wound. Among the
Mexlcans there was heavy loss Of gallant
officers. Old Gen. Leon, gray-haired. but
full OF fire, Balderez Huerta, and Meoleos.
all accomplished officers, fought their last
hight upon the ramparts of Casa de Mata.
But, direful as was the conflict, no power
could stay the Americans red right arm. Over
broken ground, gaping bitches, and bloody
ramparts, in the face of fire and steel, the
American troops pressed forward, trampIng
the dead bodies of friend and foe beneath
their feet, until covered with the stains of
battle they stood triumphant upon the Mex
lean Notifications. Oh! it was a glorious
moment when, as the smoke rolled away,
the stars and stripes were seen waving from
the Mexican flagstaff, proud emblems of
American valor!
But we did not intend to describe the bat
tie OF Molino del Rey at length. Slowly the
scattered remnants of the American force re-
tired from the hard-earned field, and upon
the Ninth Regiment devolved the most pain
iul of all duties, burying the dead and pick
ing up the wounded About sunset the
labor commenced. Some six hundred men,
divided into small parties, pursued the me-
iancholy duty. Day faded, but the moon
soon rising, shed pale sepulchre light over
the scene which no man could contemplate
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
"What are you doing with that lumber!'

"What are you doing with that lumber!'
cried steamboat captain to an lrshman,
whe was staggering towards the boat, beneath
the weight of a huge plank, just as the bell
was ringing for the last time. "What am 1
doing wasn't it yerself as said, all yes
as is going 'ge. a board and isn't this an
i!legent one intirely, said the Hibernian tri-
umphantly, amid fhe laughter of the specta-
tors. The capNp gave him his "board"
and passage that Trip
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
ONE BY ONE.

One by one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming some are going,
Do not strive to grasp them all.
One by one thy duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength go TO each,
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what those can teach.
One by one (bciaht g''ts from heaven,)
Joys are sent thee mere below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready, too, to let them 60.
One by one thy gr.e's shall meet thee,
Do rot fear 81 med band;
One WI fade as others erect thee,
Shadows pass lg through the land.
Do not look at J He's long sorrow;
See how small each moments pain;
God WI hep nee for to morrow,
Every day be- rs again.
Every hour that fleets so slowly,
Has is ask TO Go Or bear;
LpmDfous Inc crown, and holy
If thou set each gem with care.
Do not linger with rcgre,.ng,
Or for pass on hor S despond;
Nor, the daily to,l forgetting,
Look 100 eagerly beyond.
Hol'sa.e golden lbs, Gods token,
Eeacl'lg heayed; Int one by one
Take them. lost the cha n be broken
Ere TIE p'lgcima he done
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

"Look here Jim" said young fellow the
other evening to an old soaker, who had evi-
IDENTIFY taken too deep an interest in spiritu-
al matters, and was still, with the peculiar
obstinacy of these in his condition, vocfera-
ting for another "smile." ook,a-here, old
fellow! You'll spoil your constitution by this
style of things-better hold up!" "Constitu-
ton be blowed.' said the old fellow. 81
broke that long ago! Been living on the
bylaws this six months'
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
The Proposed New Territory.

The Territory of Arrazonia, the inhabit-
ants Of which have sent delegate to Con-
gress, to present their claims for an organ.
lied Territorial Government embraces The
territory acquired by the gadsden treaty, in
addition to the Messilia Valley, which we
had claimed under the former treaty, and
comprises 10000 square miles. A portion
Of the territory is said to be arabic, and we'll
watered, and another portion is undoubtedly
rich in mines Of gold, silver and copper.
Wagons have traversed the territory from the
Rio Grande to the head of the Gulf of Cal
ifornia. The territory is chiefly valued how
ever, as presenting the shortest and most
practicable route for railroad to the Paci-
ic. The distance from the Rio Grande to
San Diego, or San Pedro, by routes which
have been indicated, is about 1,6OO miles
This is the route to which the Secretary of
War gives the preference, among those
which the government have caused to be ex-
amined and surveyed. The cost of railroad
by this route will be very moderate accord
ing to the estimates, and they are believed
by the Secretary to be within the mark
Baltimore Sun.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

The News FROM NIcARAauA.-Later ac-
counts from Nicaragua appear to give diff
ferent color to Ncaraguan affairs from
the intelligence received by telegraph on
Friday night last. Walker is by no means
in the desperate condition at first represent
ed. He has concentrated bis forces at St.
George and Rvas, and is evidently prepared
to give the enemy final battle. IN the mean
time, the Costa Ricans complain bitterly that
dissentions prevail in the councils of their
Generals that series of the grossest blum
ders have been committed by them, and that
the native Nicaraguans are deserting the
allied camp by the hundred to fight on Wal
ker's side. So, there is every reason to be-
lieve that Walker, instead Of being in des.
perate strait, surrounded by enemies, with
his supplies cut off, will speedily be in pos
session Of the whole country.-Journal.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?-The State Jour-
nal professedly Democratic paper, but
really bogus concern of the first water,
true to it's character, has come out in de-
fence of the california Steam Navigation
Company"-a monster monopoly! DO not
the editors of the Journal know that the
Democratic party has always opposed mon
opolies? The people of the mountains have
been taxed exorbitanty for the benefit of
the "Caifornia Steam Navigation Company"
and they demand that its rates shall be re-
duced, despite the howls of the Journal
Put your bill through, Mr. Norman. and a
grateful people will reward you. We want
to see the ayes and nays called on its pas
sage, so that the people may see who are fol
and who against them.-Mounlain Dem.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

At Taylorsvlle, Kentucky, some work
men making excavation, recently found bot
tie containing $4,000, in notes Of the Uni
ted States Bank
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

The total number of pensioners on the
Navy pension rolls, at the close of the last
fiscal year, was 654; yearly of pensions 1922
$50 S5.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

UNFoRTNATEs.-There were l72 inmates
of the Insane Asylum, at Stockton, on the
lst of January.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

Lieut. Maury is lecturing in New York
and Brooklyn, upon "The open Sea of the
Artic regions" "The paths Of the Sea-" and
kindred TOPICS
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

There is young woman in town so mod
est, that she had a young man turned out Of
doors for saying the wind had shifted.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

WELL.-The artesian well, at Stockton
has reached the depth of 563 feet.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

Eg- The Keystone Club, of Philadelphia
Pa, have already engaged rooms in Wash
ington, for some 500 of their members to be
present at the Inauguration of Mr.. Buch-
anan.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14

TIRED OF LIFE.-Somebody that the Cali
fornia Express knows, has been threatening
to commit suicide. If he should carry the
threat into execution, he should be served as
was recommended by an Arkansas Legisla
tor, who in speaking of suicides said:-"Mr.
Speaker: l am of the opinion, that any man
mean enough to commit suicide, ought to
be compelled by law, to pay five hundred
dollars, and marry the girl" Thems our
sen.iments.-Daily Butte Record.
Well just put a mub 70 that story. 1t was
the crime of arson the great law giver was
speaking Of and to give greater weight to
his opinion, he declared that he had given
the subject elaborate research, and most ma
ture reflection.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
Printing Office Rules.

Here are the latest. They should be oh
served:
!. Enter softly
2. Sit down quietly.
3. Subscribe for the paper, pay in ad-
vance.
4. Don't touch the poker.
5. Say noihicg interesting.
6. Engage in no controversy.
T. Don't smoke.
8. Keep six feet from the table.
0. Don't talk to tina printers.
10 Hands off the papers.
IL. Eyes off the manuscript.
Ifyou'll observe these rules when you 90
into a printing Office, YOU will greatly oblige
the printer.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-14
Population Of New York City at Various
periods

LOST ANE GAINED.-Fillmore, ''the mod
ell President" lost his own State, was repu-
dated by the people who knew him best.
Donelson the nephew of his aunt, lost Tenn
essee, and now, to use the feicitous express
sion of another, 'the amber of Gen. Jackson's
greatness alone preserves him from oblivion.
Dayton lost New Jersey and Fremont Cal.
ifornia.-On the other hand, Buchanan re-
covered Pennsylvania for the Democracy:
and Breckenridge redeemed Kentucky from
know Nothingism A faction, wholly Sec
tional in its aims, noted for Fremont; a fac
ton voted for Fillmore, but the people of
every State voted for the Democratic can
didates. They were the nominees of ma
tional party, and received the votes of the
nation.-Mountain Dem.
EUROPEAN AFFAIRs.-The latest advices
from Europe present but few items of interest
The ship Resolute, belonging to an English
Arctic expedition, and found deserted, by
American seamen, and afterwards reftted
and sent to England by our Government,
reached Portsmouth on the 18th December.
A royal salute was fired upon her arrival, the
Queen and royal family visited the ship, and
great preparations were made to formally
receive the vessel and her American crew.
War has been declared by England against
Persia, which event gave rise to much ex-
element, as this step will tend to advance
Russian power in the East. Russia, it was
rumored, would assist Persia and $4,000
Russians were reported en- route to the Per
sian borders. Large renforcements were to
be sent from England, and severe conflict
anticipated An assassin attempted to take
the life of the King of Naples, but was ar
rested and hanged Persia and Switzerland
were still unfriendIy, and hostlities were
looked for. The English money market was
active but trade in cotton and bread stutfs
was dull.
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GEORGE WILLMENT.

NAOASOAA W AAA>
lit the Corner Of Commercial and Courts streets,
HAS ON HAND AND FOR SALE A LARGE
Ill assortment of choice
WINES AND LIQUORS..
FINE OLD BRANDIES.
OLD BOURBON, OLD RYE, AND
MANONGAlIELA WHISKY,
SHERRY AND PORT WINE.
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Removable is stated that Patrick Canney
Measurer and Weigher, has been removed
from Office by Mr.. Latham, Collector of
this port. California Chronicle.
The Indian Department of the Govern
ment costs s2,6Oo,o00 annually.
Sailors who have followed the sea for wears
say that they can tell when they are in the
vicinity Of Long Island-by the Sound.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-08-27

the past, and blindly discarding the advar
tages Of the present, determine to live f.
selfish purposes, and narrowing our minds
down TO the little circumference of self
live as long as live we may without one
high or holy aspiration? Noi Rather
with Excelsior" for our motto let us press
forward with all the energy Of spiri
whose fountain head is the bosom of Deity
and whose home is Heaven.
\ glorious future awaits Us, if we are
willing to engage with becoming zeal and
industry in the noble and Godlike work
betoro us. sec now opening in the future
an extensive field of usefulness, large
enough for all TO labor in; a field as wiIe
as the UnirsSve Of JEind;-a cause as greal
as it Is glorious, and in order TO its con
summation 1t is necessary that all the fac
ult les of all minds should be brought in
to lncessant, perseyerng action, and as We
would strive to lay the foundation Of !,
complete and univeasnl education, We
would ask all true men to work together
with us in the glorious work of developing
the immortal mind Of the Youth of this
country, and thereby help us to achieve
that crowning glory in Freedoms Dadem.
Tie emancipation ot' tie Nan.
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IN K. SAMPLE. Attorney at Law. and No
y tarv Public, plymouth, ihi-
CtIIAS. II. REEVE, ATTORNEY AT LAW
I ~ Notary Public. Plymouth, Ind
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DDW ARDS HOTEL, BY VIC. EDW ARDS,
~ Plymouth. Ind.
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TOIIN ID. ARMSTRONG, BLACKSMITH,
81 south of the Bridge. Plymouth, ina.
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4 X. BRIGGS, BLACKSMITH,
~ Plymouth, Ind,
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EIJJOTT x Co. MANUFACTURERS OF
~ Wagons. Carriages Plows. Plymouth, Ind.
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Al ". SMITH. JUSTICE or THE PEACE,
N1. West side Michigan St, Plymouth, Ind.
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ARsESIC.-The recent poisonings have gwen
an impetus to Psychological research. PROFESSOR
Otta of Brunswick, contributes IN recent hutl-
Der of German philosophical journal SOME new
stricbnia, hut noisons generally. He has made a
discover in relation to the poison arsenic which
is very interesting. Orfla at one time Thought
he had ysrv satisfactorily proved that arsenic
,,,as \ norm,l constitution Of the bones of man,
an opinion which, if confirmed, would have gone
far 10 render imperative chemical testimony in
relation To the unfair or criminal presence OF ar
senic in sources where il would have been little
suspected Among others, that mineral has been
proyed to az ST invariably in the ochreous depos-
Ire which certain varieties of natural water throw
down COgnizant of this fact, Professor Otto
thought Of examining for arsenic the crust which
had formed on the inside of the tea kettle, and
had not the slightest difficulty in demonstrating
the presence of arsenic.
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EVENING STAR.
TnE MAIDS LAMENT.

loved him not and yet now he is gone
I feel I am q one .,,L..L
Alas /! I would not check.
For reasons rot tn love him once sought,
md vearIed all my thought
To vsr myself and him; / now would give
Nv love. cOuid he bat 1--we
Who lately lived for me. aud when he found
Twas vain, IN holy ground
He hid has face amid the shades OF death.
| waste for hIm my breath
Who asted his for me but mine returns,
And this lorn bosom burns
With stirling heat. heaving 1t up IN sleep,
And waking me 20 weep
Tears that had melted his soft heart: for years
Wept he as bitter tears
MsrcQsI q cd such was his latest prayer,
These may he HeUsT share!
DuIeter Is his breath. his breast more cold,
Than daisies in the mould
Where children spell athwart the churchy ard gate.
His name and hfss brief date.
Pray for him, gentle souls, whOe eT you be,
And oh pray too for me. ,y
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