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CATHOLIC TROUBLES AT HUDSON.

HUDSON N. Y, Sept. 81, 1871.
The Register, Of this evening" publishes, over the
signatures OF the Vigilance Committee, long list Of
grave charges against Father O'Suvan, the late
priest CT ST. Mary's church. against whose minstra
ton the present rebellion was made. The committee
open by SAYING
It is Notifying to personal pride and humliang to
Christian spirit to add drop the deep scandal
which has already been brought the Church through
faithess and incompetent pastor but believe there
vndcaon OF these sacred rights impeled to this
unpleasant duty last resort. Every allegation shall
here hereafter make can be subsanated by ndubahe
proof, and any who may doubt It have only to call
upon this committee to be satisfied. In concu-
sion the committee say:-If the Bishop would only
he decided against Why do the Bishop and
the Council refuse listen to lust complaints
a word behalf 7 We led believe from the
Bishop tina; Father OSuivan would be rcmoved-in fact
removed He well knows how obnoxious he 10 to this
whole parish. Why does he send him back again and
attempt to force him upon us? Is II for peace
Is It TO advance Cathclicity in Hudson We say
them They already the handwriting the wall. They
aborng the interest of the Church. but simply
working for their bread and butter The parish have
found fanlr complained because they required
contribute literally to the priest given freely
cheeruy, he well knows but they did demur
ing robbed out Of after collected. After paying for
church property this city through these
holding mortgage the whole Of IT, As the authorities of
the Church will not listen TO our grievances take this
method make them known to the public, God will
judge OF the recttude OF our motives.
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GOVERNOR HOFFMAN.

Address by the Governor mt the Wyoming
County Fair Suggestive Ignorance of New
York City Municipal AGnrs-AO Extra Seq
sion of the Legislature To BE Convened.
NIAGARA FAILS, Sept. 81, 1871.
Governor Holman arrived at the Cataract House
this evening. He delivered at noon to-day an ac-
dress at the Agricultural Fair at warsaw, wyoming
county, to an audience of about three thousand
people.
The Governor is very reticent in his remarks when
speaking about municipal affairs IN New York. lie
says he has no Information in regard to them ex-
cept as he gathered it from the papers, and he has
not seen them regularly since he left the capital In
answering question as to whether he would call
special session Of the Legislature he said very de-
cidedy, "NO" that whatever legislation might be
necessary in reference to New York affairs had bet
ter be postponed until the next session, which
would be within Two months after the November
election, and 1t would be idle to talk OF an extra
session between this and the election
The Governor leaves here to morrow afternoon for
Albany, stopping one night in Rochester on the
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TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. 81, 1871.
The London Journals Of to-day continue to discuss
the alleged exposures ut New YORK and publish
harp editorials upon the finances OF that city.
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
Inc London papers also contain editorials upon
eue subject OF the rea lions between the United
S,a'es and Mexico, inspired by the outrages
can barks Brothers and Harvest Home upon the tn,
Mexican coast
SPECIE SHIPPED FOR AMERICA.
The outflow OF specie to America continues.
e7OOoO sterling was shipped TO New York by the
steamers sailing to-day.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
The Bank OF England to-day advanced Its rate Of
ba9unt TO three per cent The bullion OF the Bank
creased $685., 900 since last week. The total
ow in vault Is f2a, 4ee,l3s
mr. THE NEW INMAN STEAMER.
,o.N nc" A,man steaxiship City OF Montreal,
n,oaS.' yesterday Glasgow, Is OF 1900 tons
s,ufeneht, ana is the largest vessel ever con.
m. eo on the Clyde Another Ship building for
p,o,s' .he company, and to be named the CITY of
ana ., Is even larger than the City OF Montreal,
'ooo tons measurement.
Tho nCC21iNEEDEnArE COTTON IoyD Uornpps
are organizing to presu,. Confederate cotton bonds
mission Of Arbitration at washngfoGs to the Com
NAPOLEON's HEALTH
The air at Torquay apparently agrees with Napo-
eon, whose health notably improves.
she SUFFERERS BY THE HURRICANE IN TIE WEST
INDIES.
meeting was held to day at the Colonial Insti-
cute in alb of the sufferers by the tremendous hur.
ricane experienced In August In the British West
indies. The movement was originated by the
Bishop OF Antigua and Go vernon Pine, of the Lee.
ward Islands,
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F r A N G e.
Rochefort Sentenced to Trans
portation for Life.
Spanish Honors to President Thiers-The De-
layed Negotiations with Germany.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD

VERSAILLES, Sept. 81, 1871.
NJ Rocheforrs trial has been concluded, and he
has been sentenced by the Court Martial to trans
portation TO penal colony for life.
NJ Rochefort was tried upon the following
charges:-
Ffrst-Having continued The publication OF q
newspaper after an order OF suspension.
SeGOnd-The propagation OF false news, with evil
intent, and OF nature to disturb the public peace
act having for Its object to provoke civil war ey
arming or urging citizens to arm against eacn
other, 10 spread devastation massacre and ptllage
through the city OF Paris. r,. -.
execution, In attempts ut destruction OF private
FiGh-Complcity by provocarion, followed by
execution, In the pillage oil churches ny oahos VI
organized forces. .
Sirth-Compncity by provocatlon, followed by
execution, In ASSASSINATION"
In his defence before the Court Martial M. Roche
fort declared that he refused TO accept of release
from the Prussians during the seige OF Paris.
PRESIDENT THEIRS AND KING AMADEUS.
President Theirs has been presented by King Anna.
deus Of Spain with the order OF the Golden Fleece,
instituted by Philip ILL.,, in 1929.
PRESIDENT THEIRS AND THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR.
M. Theirs held a lengthy interview to-day with
Herr Won Arnim upon the subject of the delayed
treaty between France and Germany.
THE CONFLICT WITH THE GERMAN TROOPS.
The statement IN some Of the journals that con.
nict occurred yesterday between French troops and
the Germans who are evacuating the forts is un.
founded.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE.
The cattle plague Is increasing IN the north Oh
France In spite Of the energetic measures OF the
.SuthOriues
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OUT OF THE DEPTHS.
Relics from, the Lost Monitor Weehawkon-
Naval Arrangements for the ObseqMies.

Relics from the Lost Monitor Weehawkon--
Naval Arrangements for the Obseauies.
Yesterday morning the remains of the brave on
GERS who died at their post OF duty In the engine
room of the lost United States monitor Weehawken.
OF the south Atlantic squadron. which fOundered In
Charleston harbor. South Carolina, In the month Of
December 1863, were received ut the Brooklyn Navy
Yard and placed in custody OF Commander Brain.
Chief the Department OF Equipment Of this station
representative Of the HERALD visited the receiving
store house aJ the Navy Yard yesterday, where he
was courteously received Dy Lieutenant DE Long oil
the latter department. and furnished with thu
desired information concerning the arrangements
in process for the interment of the relics OF the
gallant dead. which have been recovered from ths
sunken vessel by divers and were brought TO TINS
station by the last mail steamer from Charleston:
The remains OF mortality in question, which are, OF
course, but bones are encased In plain wooden
box, two feet six inches IN length, one ioot deep
down, and has not been raised. Upon the top
OF the box painter was Dusty employee dur,ng
building named. In putting the finishing touches
on the following inscripton:-
''Thls box contains the remains Of four officers OF
the United states Navy attached to the Weehawken,
which fOundered OF Charleston, B. u, Decemoero y
third Assistant Engineer Augustus MITCHELL Act
ing Third Assistant Engineer George W. McCo-'ani
Acting Third Assistant Engineer Charles spou'
The box mas been placed in large and
elegant black walnut, silver mounted, nat top
casket, and Will be mounted in the centre of tina
lott upon cataialque which Is 10 be erected Tor
tnat purpose Flags and sOmbre drapery VIII be
hung IN lestOons about the platform upon which u
Will be raised, and there the ashes OF the men vino
died for their country VIII remain In state until they
are finally removed Tor interment to their last rest
Ing place at the Naval Hospital Cemetery, Flushing
! avenue. Rear Admiral smith, who mas been IN
'
whose remains thus to be Justly nonored after
the lapse OF eight years, has decided that navy
officials under his command shall participate In the
obsequies, and yesterday issued the following order
upon the subject
UNITED STATES NAVY YARD, NEW YORK;
. CoMMANDANTs OFFICE, Sept. 81, 1871,
Notice hereby given that the remains OF Assistant Eng
neers George W. McGowan II. W. Merriam A. Mitchell and
NJ Spouburg, who lost by the laundering Wee
nawken In Charleston harbor December g. 1863
received at the Navy Yard and will be Naval
Cemetery Brooklyn on Tuesday, the 18th inst at twelve M
The friends of the deceased and the officers OF
respectfully invited to attend The officers yard
and vessels under command will meet at the Lyceum
Building Vt hapas eleven A. M. the date above uamed
in full dress uniform for general duty with cooked
place of caps.
The procession will the yard twelve NJ pre-
cisey. M. SMITH, Rear Admiral COMMANDING
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WEATHER REPORT.
OFFICE or rnr WAR DErAprurNT
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Sen,,aNAL OFFICER,

OFFICE OF Tnr Y. a Ak nnrnnrmHNT
WASHINGTON, ID. O.. Sent 'SAL OFFICER,
synopsis JOr The Past T1renfV-tJJr i!oliTy.
The high pressure which was Wednesday night
central on Lake Michigan has moved southeast
ward and now extends over the ddle and East
ern States. The lowest barometer Is in the
northwest with increasing southeasterly winds
west of Lake Erie. and the pressure has
fallen very rapidly during the day. The low pres.
sure the South Atlantic coast has prevailed at all
stations, except light rain in Northern Florida and
cloudness In the immediate South Atlantic coast;
diminishing northeasery winds, with falling
temperature in the 0h!o Valley and rising
temperature north OF Illinois and Kansas.
PROBABILITIES.
Clear weather with light winds veering to the
east is probable for the Middle and Eastern States
on Friday; fresh winds from the northeast and south
east for the Gulf and Southern States with coudi-
ness confined to Georgia and Florida; falling ba-
rometer for the Lakes with eastery winds ncreas-
ing to brisk, and veerlng to the southwest In Wis
consln.
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SHOCKING SUICIDE.
wan Blows Himself Up with n Kes or
fewder-Instant Death of the Victim.
NoRwALK, Conn, Sept. II, 1871.

NoRwALK, Conn, Sept. 81, 137l-
hos' distressing casualty happened about ons
mile above the town this morning at ak O'CLOCK
arouslng the neighborhood who awoke but 10 npf
that terrific explosion by gunpowder had taken
place. " was soon ascartalned that 1t proceeded
from the house OF Mr. William j. Mills, on James
street near the Silver Nine road, and occupied by
Horatlo 7. Cook. On proceeding thither most
horrible sight presented itself. The house was
literally rent In twain its east end blown out tia
roof lifted, windows gone, ceiling demolished.
and all on fire. But the most sickening sight waa
the blackened and disfgured corpse OF poor Cook
which lay thrown back, buried in the burning
debris. Mrs. Cook was also found seriously Injured
and In a most pitable condition. Crazed
by the conclusion she was frantlcaly
throwing herself about in her night clothes
and screaming for aid The first EFFORT was TO ex.
Mrs. Cook was removed to the house OF neighbour
She furnishes the following account of the crcum-
1t Is known that Mr.. Cook belongs to a family pre-
disposed to insanity, and Horatio when lad was
doubt specially suffered. He was in the insane asy-
lum at Hartford two years, some I'VE or six years
Intermittent fever and congestion OF tne
brain In consequence of this illness he had oc-
and Mrs. Cook the smaller one. Just before day
light he having chill called his wife up ana de-
falling asleep. he quietly arose and went Into her
tSeTs at t Stored I'o' kes ne aS"
half full OF blasting powder. which Is
used in his business as rOckblaster. IL would
seem from the position the remains that he moved
the key out from the bed, laid himself over 1t aud
touched 1t on Previous 10 exploding the powder
he had carefully gathered up all OF Mrs. Cooks
clothing In the upper part OF the house. ana thrown
them down the cellar with view Of their preserya-
ton, thus showing entire elaboration In planning
his own destruction. TO the fact that the house
was very slightly built and the windows no
and the bedroom doors open may be attrib-
uted the almost marvellous escape OF Mrs.
COOk-the only other occupant OF the house At the
time. THIS morning when we visited the premises
shreds of bedding, clothing and charred Fragments
OF the building were smOulder1nH Tor many
about the house. The remains are shock
lngly blackened and burned; but not so the
badly mutilated as would be supposed, hut nothing
so horrible and sickening to behold has ever trans
pred in this community since the shocking draw
bridge accident at south NOrwak in May 1858.
Memories OF that event are brought up by ibis awful
occurrence.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

ROME, Sept 2O-Evening
The procession to-day in honor OF Italian unity
was imposing. The Patriarchs of the Armenian
Church Joined In this portion of the celebration
The illumination Of the city at night was very
brilliant Not the slightest disturbance Of public
order during the day aud evening"
There were no further demonstrations against
the Pope. The members of the Roman Clergy
held completely aloof and remained in
their houses The Vatican looked quite
deserted. Not single attendant OF the Palace was
to be seen in the street. Large crowds OF people
were all day and evening moving towards the
Quirinal, which was Illuminated in all Its parts and
presented a dazzling aspect. The people were ex.
ceedingIy joyful and raternizcd with the soldiery
The republicans abstalned from hostile demonstra.
sl0ns but did not join In the cheers for the King.
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IMPORTANT FROM UTAH.

Reported Indictment Of Brigham Young
Purchase Of Arms by the MOrmOns-EYght.
ing Among the Miners at Tintir.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Sept. 81, 1871.
Rum0rs are rife as to the proceedings Of the
Grand Jury. 1t is said that efforts are being made
to indict several members OF the Mormon priest
hood among them Brigham Young.
There are reports of fighting and bloodshed among
mining claimants at Tintic.
at the sale to-day at Camp Douglas OF United
States ordnance, the Mormon Adjutant General OF
Militia, Clawson purchased 1000 stand of arms and
1901 fixed cartridges.
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Personal Intelligence.

Secretary George 8. Boutwell, yesterday arrived ct
the Fifth Avenue.
General George F. Nesbitt, OF the United States
Army, is quarered al the St James Hotel.
General Ruger, Of West Point has quarters at the
Hoffman House.
General Porter, Of Washington, Is among the late
arrivals at tho Fifth Avenue.
Baron Won Stralendorn. OF Germany, yesterday
arrived al the Metropolitan Hotel.
Marquis dc Chambord, OF the French Legation, Is
e00urning Nt the washington Place Hotel
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YACHTING NOTES

Yacht Sappho, N.YY.C., Vice Commodore Doug.
las from Newport for New York, passed Wnltestons
yesterday.
Yacht Fleetwing N.Y.Y.C., Rear Admiral Osgood,
sailed from WhitestOne Yesterday for Newport.
Yacht Intime tsteamJ Mr.. CheesDOrO passed.
WhltestOne yesterday from New YORK for Green
witch.
Mr.. Douglas slOop yacht Onemore, from Newport.
will lay up at Whitestone.
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...-a-u 8 -.--,...
NEW YORK CITY.

Yesterday, In accordance with an annual CUSTOM
the regulators OF the Stock Exchange, as band
OF practical jOkers call themselves issued their edct
forbddng the wearing OF white hats. NUMBER OF
the brokers who were the owners of tiles of the
Objectionable color and had failed to read or had
secuted the printed notice around the walls OF the
Board and Long Room were Immediately assailed
on their appearance III the building and their white
"plugs" CODfscated and Immediately inundated on
the altar Of fashion for the offence Of crushing the
season." Naturally enough, there was some des-
flee, but the regulators" carried the day.
The demonstration In favor Of Senator Tweed to
be made by his constituents tonight in Tweed
plaza, the junction OF East Broadway, New Canal
and Rutgers streets, promises TO be an imposing az
fair. ''The Boss' himself will speak, and addresses
VIII also be made by Colonel Roberts, who will pre-
side, Colonel Fellows, Algernon 5, Sullivan, COun-
selor Brooke, formerly District Attorney Of PhIia-
Tracy, Of the Marine Court. The main stand was
erected yesterday, and Is the largest put up for
the purpose In this city. IL Will be most artlscaIly
decorated, and will have around the top giering
circle of one hundred and fifty gas lights covered
with porcelain globes. full length portrait OF
big Six" surmounted by an eagle with out
stretched wings the whole surrounded by double
front of the stand. Chinese lanterns viii Illuminate
all the houses facing the plaza, costly display OF
fireworks will be made fire balloons sent up Ora
1ullas full band will be In attendance and the varl-
Gus Tweed and Snandey clubs will march In torch
light procession TO the scene.
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
H0nOrs to the Memory oil the Late Professor
the Service.

The following order has peen received at the War
Department.
GENERAL ORDER-No.
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADkMYJ
WEST POINT, N. Y, sept 10, 1871.
has become the painful duty OF the Superintendent to
death Professor Dennis Mahan, of the De-
partment of Civil and Military Engineering, which occurred
the morning OF SATURDAY last, the 10th inst Those
whom this Is addressed well the qualities of
Professor Mshan that sulogy could fairly reflect
the sentiments of affection, respect and admiration by
them for their deceased friend His great abilities and at
who like have been daily OF his devotion TO
duty and Of the honorable sentiments which him.
iegaey 70 his country and the Military Academy
abors Of long life. In honor the memory of the
ceased the flag will tomorrow be displayed at ha staff
the usual badge of mourning will be worn by the officers,
professors and cadets for the period of thirty days
BY command of Colonel Ruger
ROBT II. HALE, Captain Tenth infantry Adiutsnt
Second Lieutenant Louis Schonborn, Third In
fanry recently tried before court martial ut Fort
Dodge, Kansas, for conduct unbecoming an onlcer
and gentleman, and found guilty, has been U.s.
missed the service.
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KILOGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

BERLIN, Sept. 81, 1871.
Odo Russell, the newly appointed British Am
bassador to the German Empire, has arrived in
Berlin and will at an early day be oclaly presented
10 the Emperor william.
THE GERMAN REICHsTAG.
The German Reichstag will meet on the 18th Of
October.
There was quite a severe snow storm to-day at
Gumbinnen, In East Prussia.
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COPENHAGEN, Sept. q, 1871.
The government OF Denmark has instituted strin-
gent measures Of precauuon against The introduce
tlon OF CHOLERA into the kingdom.
Not single case OF Asatc cholera has as yet &C.
CURED in this city; but the proximity of the Baltic
ports. where the epidemic Is raging has given rise
TO fears OF Its appearance In Denmark.
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ENGLAND.

Comments of the London Press on the Tammany
Frauds and tho Mexican Outrages on the
United states-Advanced Rate Of the
Bank Of England-Ihe English
Holders Of Confederate Bonds
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COLORED SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept o. 1871.
A body OF colored men Of this city have applied
to the Grand Division, Sons OF Temperance of vlr-
gnia, for charter to organize division under the
recent action OF the National Division at Boston.
The application will be refused as the Grand Divis-
ion Will not grant charters TO cOlored divisions
within its jurisdiction. The colOred people have
heretofore had an organization Of their own.
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BELGIUM.
Celebration by the Brussels Engineers Of the End
Of the Strike
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

BRUSSELS, Sept 81, 1871.
A complete agreement between the engineers and
employers Of this city has been brought about, and
the end OF the strike was celebrated to-day by
procession Of engineers. The celebration was OF
the usual character. There were flags, bands Of
music and symbols expressive OF the object of the
demonstration.
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AFRICA.

The Diamond Fields in the Cape Of Good Hope
New Discoveries and Great Rush
to the Diggings.
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CALCUTTA Sept. 20, 1871.
The Chief Justice Of India died today from the
wounds inflicted by his assassin. The murderer has
been Appreciated and feigns insanity.
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MARINE DISASTER.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sent. 81, 1871.
The Venus. from the tyne, uvunu " quebec has
put into Liverpool to repair damage.
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CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION IN NEBRASKA.

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept 81, 1871. u
The result of the vote on the adoption OF the new
constitution is still undetermined but u generally
believed thai there VIII DO o majority against Tue
constitution.
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TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept 81, 1871.
Late advfces from the Cape Of Good Hope are
to the effect that diamonds continue TO be found la
great numbers in the fields at the North. and that
the rush to the dggngs aud the excitement over the
discoveries are undated.
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Royal Havana Lottery.-The Highest Raten
paid for Doubloons all kinds of Gold and Saver
TAYLOR 4 CO.. Bankers, 10 Wall street, New York
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TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE.
The Island of TOrtOla
Shaken UP.
SEVEN THOUSAND PERSONS K0USELESS.
The Telegraphic Gable to st. kits
Damaged.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

KINGSTON JAM, Sept. 20, 1871.
The Geographic cable to the island OF ST. Kits
has been damaged by an earthquake, which in
nicted such damage in the island of Tortola that
1000 persons were rendered homeless
The steamship Rising Star, from New York.
sailed to-day for Aspinwa.
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YELLOW FEVER IN CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Sept. 21-S p. NJ.
There were four deaths from yellow fever within
the past twenty -four hours.
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VIEWS OF THE PAST.

SEPTEMBER %.
lS70-Genera CadOma proclaimed to the Romans
the restoration OF Rome as the capital oil Italy.
1S64-Battle Of Fishers Hill, Va; reDel General
Early again defeated by General sheridan.
1S62-President Lincoln issued proclamation de-
clarIng that slavery should be at an end after
the LIST OF January, 1868, In all states then In
surgent
1s46-Battle OF Monterey (Mexco) continued.