The New York Herald Newspaper, September 23, 1847, Page 1

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[rom the Boston Post, Sept. 21.} We have been favored with the perusal of a private letter, written by this gallant officer to a relative, and have taken the liberty to publish some extracte from it. ‘The responsibility of the publication must rest entirely with us, a8 the autbor had no idea of its being seen by anyone save hisrelatives and immediate friends, and hence the reason that it contains so minute a history of his personal movemente:— Heapquaarens Ist Bricaps, 3p Div. U. 8. A. Mexsoqus. Mexico. August 27, 1847, Since I left Vera Crus to this hour, I have bad no means of communicating with the States. Although but afew months in the service, 1 know what is fatigue, anxiety, and exposure. Contrary to my expectations, and contrary to my orders from the department at Wash- ington. I was compelled, for the want of the requisite Pa am for transportation, to remain for more than three weeks at Vera Cruz, and more than four in Terra Caliente, (the vomito region as itis called.) 1 left the dreaded city on the 10th of July, with 2500 men of all armsanda train of wagons, which when closed up ex- tended more than two miles. On the 6th of August I reached Puebla, without the loss of @ single wagon, with my command in fine condition. My command was at- tacked nix times on the murch, but the enemy's force in ouch instance was casily dispersed, with trifling loss on our side. ‘The National Bridge afforded the enemy awed natural advantages, to which they had added reastworks on @ high bluff which commanded the bridge perfectly ; across the main bridge they had also thrown a barricade. I » on discovered that there was no way in which his position could be turned, and that my artillery was ineffective from the most commanding int where it could be placed. I determined, of course, cross under the plunging fire of the enemy’s escopetas. My order to advance was admirably executed At the moment Lieutenant Colonel Bonham’s battalion rushed forward with a shout, the enemy povred down @ hea: fire, by which several of my men were severely wounded. Das be Va dong hg Used pl bd > me, and a ball parsod through the rim of my hat. in very disagreeable toca to my face. Our men leaped the barricade, lowed by Captain Duperu’s company of cavalry, and in less than ten minutes the enemy were in flight in every direction. and the American fing waved upon the high bluff whieh they hud occupied. The Mexican force, as they said afterwards, consi they possessed courage, and skill in loss must have been very great. You can hardly oon- ovive the strength of the natural defences of the road over which we passed. Rumors came to me almost every night that we would be attacked by large forces the next day, but they made no where any thing like a brave and stern resistance. ‘The official reports of the grent battle of Mexico will probably reach you as soon as this letter, and 1 shall, thei not attempt to give the minate details. It was flores bloody beyond any thing that has occurred in this war. ‘The battle differed in many respectafrom that of Buena Vista There Gen Tayler received the enemy in a strong position selected by himself. Our force on tho 20th consisted of less than nine thousand men; the Mex- foan force, within supporting distance and enguged, un- doubtedly exereded thirty thousand. We attacked him in position upon ground of his own selection, admirably fortifed You will distinguish, as far as numbers are concerned. between the battle of the morning. and that a3 of the afternoon, eet spoken of in official reports as one engagement, under the designation of“ the battle of Mexico.” We took, during the day, thirty-five pleces ef artillery, an immense quantity of ammunition, eight hundred mules and horses. and more than two thousand prisoners—among them eight generals,and any number of colonele, The Mexican loss in killed and wounded must have been immense. Our troops buried 600 Mexicans upon the field of battle commenced in the morning at Contreros, and the loss inthe afternoon was much greater. Our loss has been heavy. With this small army we could not afford to purchase many such victories at euch a price ; one of the regiments of my brigade (the 13th) lost in killed and wounded one third of its entire force, In killed and wounded we number not lose than 1000, and among them I lament to say,an unusual proportion of valuable officers The New England regiment suffered severely,and behaved throughout in the most gallant manne. My horve, at full speed on the evening of the 19th, when leading my brigade through w vertect shower of round shot and shells, fell under me upon » ledge of rocks, by which I sustained a severe injury by the shock and bruises, but especially by @ severe sprain in the left knee, which came under him. At first | was not con- scious of any serious injury, but soon became exceeding- ly faint, when Dr. Ritchie, surgeon of the 12th, a (portion of my command.), who was following the advaneing col- umns closely, overtook me, administered tome as well as he could under the circumstances. In a few moments I was able to walk with difficulty, and pressed forward to Capt. MeGruder’s battery, where I found the horae of poor gallant Lieut Johnson, who had just received a mortal wound, of which he died that evening. I was permitted te take him (my own having been totally dis- abled). was helped into tne saddle, and continued in it until 11 o’olock that night. It was exceedingly dark, the rain poured in torrents, and being separated from my servants and + . | wan without tent or cover- ing: addto this, that during the afternoon of the 19th, we had gained no advantages over the enemy, who re- mained firmly entrenched with 7000 men opposed to about 4000 on our ride, without the ibility of bring- ing our artillery to bear, and you will readily ono that our situation was not the most morning of the 20th, was, however, as night of the 19th was dark and me light the enemy's works were carried with the bayoret, and of their 7000 men, regular big! 8 under the com- mand of Gen. Valenoia, {ogo cannot be found to-day. As we passed this field in tives, the scene was awful, the road adj flelds every where strewed with mangled bodies of the dead and dying. We continued the pursuit until 1 o’clook, when our front came up withthe enemy’s strong works at Churubusco and San Antonio, where the great con- flict of the afternoon commenced. At San Angel, dispo- sitions having been made to attack in reverse enemy's on the Sen Augustine road, General Scott ordered me to march my brigade, in concert with that of the intrepid General Shields, across the open country between Santa Katarina and the above named road, in order to cut off the enemy's retreat. We gained the position sought, and although the enemy's line was perfeotly formed, and extended as far as the eye could reach in either direction, they were vigorously and successfully. Arriving ditch which it was impossible for my horse to leap, | dismounted and hurried forward without thinking of wable. Th my injary, at the head of my brigade, for 200 or 300 | yards, pe’ dy turning suddenly upon my knee, the car- Ulage of which had been seriously injured, [ fainted and wi fell upon the bank, in the direct range and within perfect Feach of the enemy's fire, That I escaped seems to mo now providential. The rout and overthrow of the soon, Could eaail ken the velty® but Saeots wes have tal olty; but was moet with « proposition an ‘i demand- = E='/4\ WS yy iB) VY Aut Yiu), ) 1 H \ a ARTF il TOA oT Aap mniniw0°0oss ZN NINNSS SLAIN ONS PII \\\AWSSS Zi SIN // Wh! is VG ‘ 0 PN A/T ree orn NUNN HAAN ‘quit NOY arity —~ > {{\ SAT lf! WAU WZ J/ 4) TANS wy ing the surrender of the city,) with a view to open nego- tlations for peace, In my judgment the army. full of ardor and conf- denoe, was humanely and wisely restrained. Major Gen. Quitman, Gen, Porsifor F, Smith and myself were ap- pointed commissioners to moet the Mexican commission- ors to settle the terms of the armistice. I had not taken off my spurs nor slept an hour for two nights, in conse- quence of my engagements and the pain of my knee. I obeyed the summons, was helped into my saddle, and rode two and a half miles to Tacubaya, where the com- miseion assembled at the house of Mr. Mcintosh, the British consul general. Our conference commenced late in the afternoon, and at four o’clock the next moraing the articles were signed. That I was thoroughly exhausted you will readily imagino. I slept an hour or two thut morning at Gen. ‘Worth’s quartors; and my sprained knee, which was by far my most. scrious injury. has been daily improving and to-day I ride without much inconvenience. I have lost several dear friends, although our acquaintance had eon of short duration ‘I visited the hospital yesterday, and saw officers and men with shots in all parts of their Persons. Although all who were not really dying. seem- ed cheerful, and many who had lost limbs, in high epi- rits, still I sickened at thesight My general health has been good I have been either in my saddle or on my feet every rod singe I left Vera Cruz, which can be suid by few ofeers in my command; for almost all were obliged, at some point of the march, in consequence of the change of climate, water, exposure, &c., to avail themselves of the ambulance. Colonel’ Watson, with his marine corps, accompanied me, and has bewn uni- formly well, He is an excellent, agreeable gentleman, and admirable officer, and [ regret that having been left with Gen. Quitman’s division at San Augustine, he had no opportunity to participate in the battle of the 19th and 20th, Now s word with regard to the great object of this war—peaoo. ‘There is no doubt that Santa Anna is sin- cerely desirous of poace. Commissioners to treat have been appointed, and met Mr Trist this afternoon at four. My belief is that, peace will be the result, although no man cau speak with confidence. VERY INTERESTING LETTER FROM 4 DI OFFICER TO HIS CORRKS’ONDENT AT V TON. UISHED SHING- Tacumaya, Aug. 22, 1847. We are now lovated in one wing of the Archbishop's palace. Chapultepec. with its magnificent grove, is be- fore us, and we overlook the great city, susrounded by ity lakes, and embosomed in its mountains. I never re- alized the beauty of the valley of Mexico until I reached this epot. To see it now, lighted by the soft, bright moon, with every village, spire, hut, and mountain re- fected in its silver lakes you would think it even surpas- fed the descriptions we read of it. There are also some stupendous works of art around us. But { can tell you nothiog, for [ have not yet been in the city, though I have knocked at its gutes. In the absence, then, of some- thing wore intereating.! shall heve to tell you of the ope- rations of the army. On tl th inst Gen Twigg’s division left Puebla. It was followed onthe 8th by Gen Quitman’s, on the 9th by Gen Worth’s, andon the 10th by Gen. Pillow’s, Gen. Svott left on the Sth, and overtook Gen. Twiggs that night at -an Martin. Our march over the mountains was undisturbed, except by rumors of guerillas and re- sistance. Both disappeared as we approached, and we left their abandoned works as we found them. On the 1ith Gen. Twiggs encamped at Ayotla, 15 miles from Mexico, on the direct road. The other divisions, on each sucoeeding day, came up in order, and took positions in the rear—Gen, Worth occupying Chalco, The recon- noissunces of the 12th acd 13th satisfied us of the par of the enemy’s defences in our front. Thvir principal defence was at El Penon, commanding the causeway between the lakes of Tezouco and Chaleo. The hill of El Penon is about 300 feet high, having three plateaus of different elevations. It stands in the waters of Lake Tezcuco, Its base is surrounded by a dry trench. avd its sides arranged with breastworks from its base to ite crest. [t was armed with thirty pieces of cannon, and defended by 7,000 men, under Sunte Anna iu person, The causeway passed directly by its base—tho waters of the inke washirg each side of the causeway for two miles in front, and the whole distance seven miles to the city. ‘here was a battery on the causeway about four hundred Pope! in advance of the Penon, another by its side, # third abouts mile in front of the entrance to the city. and # fourth at the entrance. About two miles in front of the Penon # road,branched off to the left, and crossed the outlet of Lake Hochi wili 00, at the vil- lage of Mexicaleingo, six miles from jhe main road, ‘This Village, surrounded by 4 marsh, veloped im batte- ries, and only approached ov. ed Causeway @ mile in length. [Beyond, the causeway continued through the marsh for two miles farther, and opened up- on terra firmus at the village of Churubusco, which was also fortified, aud which we sinall see more of presently. The reeonuoiseance of the 14 ‘tiefled us that the route south of Lake Chalco was practicable for our wa- Gons, or could be made so, That day Gen, Villow’s divi- ston closed upon the village of Chalco, and the next morn- ing (16th) Gen. Worth led off south of the lake. The di- visions took up the li f march in succession, General ‘Twiggs bringing up the rear, and we turned our backs upon the fortifications of the Penon aod Mexicalcingo. General Valencia, with 6,000 men, mate an attempt to annoy our rear a4 itturued Lake Chalco; but General ‘Twiggs having his train in front, and his division weil in hand, wheeled into line to the left, and, with one discharge of Taylor's battery, tumbled over some men and horses, und sent the rest flying over the hills like the wild ducks from tho lakes. He then broke again into column, aud resumed his march. ‘The rancheros and guerilleros hovering about our front gave us little trowble ; and thy working parties filled up the trenches, and rolled away the roeks that had been Pierd there to retard us, without yaping our march, m the 17th Gen. Worth encamped at Augustin, on the Acapulco road, and moved down on the 18th two and a halt miles, in front of San Antonio, to make room for the other division to close upon him. ‘The 18th was devoted to reconnoinsances, San Antonio was situa- ted similarly to Mexicalcingo. Batteries command- ed the causeway in front, and swept over the marshes to the left as far ne the lake. boa as, Be or votcenic rooks, rendered the right impsssablo for ev rything but infantry, and difficult for them. One anda half in the ed hago situated the posmanes o + ge com: mandin, © approach over the pedregal, and the was of Moxicaloingo. A route was ‘ovoveret fo nag Penge rma pn 4 fet A ad moun- in, to Angel roa wi these si- tlons could be turned. - General Twigg’s division coming 2S the morning of the 19th, was thrown forward on route, to cover the working pacties formed from Pil- low’s vivision. By 1, P. M., we surmounted the hills, and approached the two divisions of the army, with their fleld battexies, &¢ ,within cannon range of Valencia’s entrenchments, situated on the San Angel road, and com- manding the only approach through the pedregai, or vol- canic rocks. The working parties were revurned to their regiments, the tools and preparations made to dislodge the continuing the road further. On approaching front within canister ie driving in hie advanced Magruder’s and the howi works across the road, it~ sor batteries, 1 was found that the ground om his left eg are POS, PRIS 4 WW SG EMLoe ry YS Y& offered the greatest advantages for the attack. He lay entrenched on rising ground, behind # deep ravine, about midway between us, to which the ground gently descended from both directions. His front was defend- ed by four 8-inch howitzers, and three long 16-pounders, one 18-pounder, and some of smaller onlibre. His right was almost equally strong; and, after crossing the ra- vine, approached over smooth ground in the form of a natural glaois, and taken in reverse by a body of ranche: ros and lancers. The heads of the dii mt divisi were accordingly changed to the right; and, each leav- ing their horses and batteries bebind, slowly wended their way among the volcanic rocks, to the ravine, which they passed in front of the amall village of San Reymond, out of gunshot of Valencia’s batteries. They were now on the firm San Angel road, between Valencia and relief; but Santa Anna coming out to his support with seven thousand infantry and cavalry, drew up in battle arra on the hills of Contreras, to our right. Col. Riley’s bri- gade, that hed been moved tothe right earlier in the day, to co-operate with a front attack, and had passed beyond the San Angel road, now falling back upon the village which we had taken possession of, General Smith at once determined to drive away the force threatening our right. By the time hia dispositions were made, the sun had set; and night drawing on, it was feared we “should not have light enough for our work. The attack was therefore suapended till morning. The troops bi- vouacked around the village, without food, without shelter, and without fire. It was afterwards determined toreturn to the original intention of assaulting Valon- cia’s entrenchments. as the dispersion of Santa Anna’s force affected but little our principal object. At3A.M., Col. Riley’s brigade was put in motion, fellowed by Gen. Smith’ d Gen. Cadwallader’s; Gen. Shields holding the village. During the night and 12th regiments, with a company of rifle detachments that had been thrown out th lay, were moved to the ravine in frontof the enemy's position, and, after driving in their picquets in the gray of the morning, filed off to the right, und took a sheltered position on their left, ready to co-operate with the at- tacking force in rear. This force moving around the base of the hill on which the battery was placed, covered from their view anc fire, began about sunrise to show themselves over ita crest. Col. Riley’s brigade, sweeping around their rear and right, moved down with great impetuosity, while General Smith attacked their left from the rear. In the meantime Colonel Ransom, pushing across the ravine the force in front, opened his fire upon their front and left. Tho enemy finding him- self thus attacked, and apprehending the main attack from the direction in which we approached the pre- vious day, opened his heavy battery on his front. But Riley’s brigade, carrying everything before them, drove them out between the fires of Smith and Ran- som upon that of Shields. They broke at all points, abandoning their artillery, pack train, ammunition, ke. We took 600 prisoners—4 generals: Salas, Mendoza, Bianoo, and Gurcia: 4 colonels; 2 commanders of bri- gades and squadrons, and other officers in proportion. — Among the twenty-two pieces vf artillery taken, were the two belonging to Washington’s battery, taken at Buena Vista. ‘They were retaken by the 4th artillery, the regiment to which they originally belonged. We buried 600 of their dead found on the field. Our loss did not exceed 60. After allowing the troops a little timo for refreshment, they were put in march down the San Angel road, to take ta reverse the positions of San Antonio and Churubusco. The enemy, finding himself turned, immediately commenced to evacuate his lines at San Antonio; but we moved upon him #o rapidly that he had to abandon bis guns. Gen. Worth’s division, that had masked him in front, followed ro close upon his heels as to drive his rear into the defences of Churu- busco. Inthe meantime General Twiggs bad taken his position in the front on the battery surrounding the convent, while Gen. Worth seized upon that defending the bridge, and blocking the main road to Mexico. ‘Ihe battle opened fiercely on thet side. Gens. Shields and Pierce's brigades were sent to attack in rear. Advanc- ing towards the city of Mexico until they had passed the stream in rear of Churubusco, they crossed @ corn field on their right, and made for the causeway leading from Churubusco to the capital. This ouuseway was de- fended by «large body of intantry and cavairy,the latter extending apparently to the gates of Mexico. ‘Thenum- ber of infantry was said to be 5,000, and of cavalry 4,000. Gen. Snields forming his line obliq enemy, resting either flank upon some buildings on bis right and lettpand gaining as much to their right flank as possible, brought bis men promptly into action. G ral Pierce, following quickly up, took position to his and the howitzer batvery opened on his right. ‘Th icans made @ stout resistance, and the reserve Major Sumner, composed of the rifle regiment and a squa- dron of dragoons, was brought to their support. By the time they broke into the cornfield, the enemy began to give way. Worth and Twiggs had forced their front, and they were being driven upon the capital. As soonasthe way was clear for the dragoons, they swept over the causeway, charging up to the very gates. Many a fine saddle was emptied by the discharge from their last bat- tery. Captain Kearny, whose troop was lending, lost his loft arm, and the rest of his offivers were wounded. Our men had done their work weil aud faithfully. ‘Their ex- haustion required rest. Tho recall was sounded and we returned to the care of the killed and wounded. Of these we have a goodly number. I fear they will reach nearly 1000, Many gallant officers are at rest. Colonel Butler, of the South Carolina regiment, bringing his regimBnt into action, had his horse shot under him; continuing the seeeee on foot, he was wounded in the Jog, and finally shot through the head. Of the regulars, Capt. Thornton, of the dragoons; Capt. Burke, Ist ar- tillery; Hanson, Lieut. Irons, Easly, Hoffman, and John- ston. Abeut forty are wounded more or less severely. All the engineers are safe. We eannot be sufficiently thankful, nor repay the interest or prayers of our friends in our behalf. The greeting of ral Scott KA the troops after the action, on seeing the success of his plans, was loud and vociferous. it must have shaken the“ Halis of the Montezumas.” Their enthusiasm seemed to cheer the Mexican officers in their captivity, ‘The army has implicit confidence in him,and apprehen nothing where he commands. He sees ing, and caloulates the cost of every measure; and they know and feel that thetr lives aad labor will not be uselosaly expended. During the day we took 2700 prisoners, eight generals, thirty-seven pieces of artillery, and am- munition — for ® whole campaign. Their defences ly turned, and their plans upset. We terod Mexico that evening or the next morning, at our pleasure, 60 complete was the disorgani- zation of their army of 82,000 men. We learn that 27,000 men were opposed to us at all points on the 20th, and they acknowledge in killed and wounded 6000. On the 21st, as the army was in motion towards the city, General Scott was met by a proposition for » cessation of hostilities. for the purpose of taking care of the killed and wounded, This he refused; but in the evening agreed to an armistice, to enable commissioners to meet Mr. Trist, aod to treat for poace. This armistice bas been officially ratified. It is difficult to foresee the re- sult; though | can very well seo that it is for Santa An- na’s advantage to make peace. $o far | can trust him. The Lieutenant Johnson killed, was the nephew of Lieut. Col. Johnston, of the yoltigeurs. | was standing ‘by him when his leg was carried off above the knee by « cannon ball. He was a gallant little fellow, and as mer- Ty over his work all the morning ase boy at play. He Hi sunusenence ye % 2 BRIGADES FROM CUYHOACAN FI MEXICAN FOI; CES ‘yf ry \ I TY MEI 2 Yedigs 4 R | \Ve 3 == Tec @R0GE HEAD CARLANDS BRIG aclSMITHS bIGHLBAT 7 , — \ We |ARSHES ee HACIENDA OF CARRERA aoe fell by the side of the gun he had been effectively serv- ing, and died that night, 19th instant. The Colonel did not hear of bis death until next morning. He was stand- ing in Valencia’s captured entrenchments, flushed with the recent victor; is frame shrank and shivered with agony, and! wept to witness hie grief. [t is the living for whom we should mourn, and not the dead. The en- gineers did good service on both Gaya; nor was the ongi- meer company behind in any undertaking. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The United States sloop of war Jamestown was ex- pected to sail from Norfolk on Monday. City Intelligence. Tux Wratnen.—Yeoterday was remarkably fine, and a reguler fall day. The thermometer rose no higher than 72 degrees at two o'clock, P. M. Fanmers? CLus.—The periodical meeting of the Far- mers’ Club, assembled on Tues: ut with a limited number of its members. Colonel Sanders, of Kentucky, was unanimously elected to the chair, when the pro- Police Intelligence. Charge of Grand Larceny ween th ward, arrested last night two by b of gold wa coping chain, valued at $100, together with two Sud, — $3 in change. It sppoars that Moriarty was druak im the street, and the accused, uader the preteace of as- sisting him to go home, “touched”? him of his wate - money. Justice Drinker locked them both up for jal. Stealing Clothing.—Captain Soatliff of the 14th ward polloe, arrested yesterday ® woman called Bridget Mul- doon, on a charge of stesling ral pieces of ribbons, together with some articles of female ee valued in all at $20, the pro; y of William W. Buraham, No. 17 Broadway. Justice Timpson locked her up for trial. Haul of Vagrants.— Officers McManus and others ar- rested on Tuesday night, 39 women of the lowest grade of prostitution, trom the Five Points, all of whom were sent up by Justice Drinker for the term of 3 and 6 months, to Blackwell’s Island, im erder to recruit their strength for the new year, Charge Dismissed.—Two colored mon were arrested the other day,by the names of Francis Champion and Henry Johnson, on a charge of having taken various articles fromthe Asbury churoh in 3d street, feloniously. The examined before Justice Timpson, who dismiss- s the case, there being no evidence to sustain the obarge. Ingenuity of Counsel.—Tho day before yesterday, two men were arrested in the Ist ward, by the names of Patrick Farrel and Thomas Carroll, on a charge of ha- ving robbed Wm. O'Neil of $60. The wifeof one of the prisoners feeling exceedingly anxious to obtain the liberation of her husband, employed one of the Tombs’ practitioners to aid her, which he did by receiving a fee of $7, and then advised her to pay the complelanat O'Neil, $35, and take his receipt, which she did in full of allclaims,and then an application was mace before Justice Drinker for the discharge of the prisoner. The facts, however, coming to the magistrate’s knowl instead of obtaining a discharge, O'Neil was det for compromising o felony, 'and was made to refand the money thus received; and no doubt proceedings will be brought against the learned counsel to-day. Threatening to Cowhide.—Officer Lawrence, of the 2d district police, arrested @ blood about town, called J. Cadwallader Evang, on a charge of threatening to cow- hide Mr. John Burdell, dentist, No. 2 Union Place, with- in an inch of his life, and that, too, before sundown; and Mr. B. fearing that he might carry his threat into exe- cution, made the complaint,‘and Justice Drinker held the accused to bail in the sum of $500, in default of which he was committed to prison. Charges of Libel.—Some 18 months go several mer- chants of this city appointed an agent the name of Samuel P. Church, to visit the State of Mississippi, in order to ascertain the standing and ag meer yn 4 of dif- ferent merchants residing there, and forward on cireu- lars to that effect; and amon; the doubtful houses classed in one of these ciroulars, was the firm of Taylor, Hale & Murdock,of Columbus. This circular having been pnased around and shown to many merchants in this city,. tending at that time to effect their reputation and standing in business materially, Pena rr ype yg the private character of Mr. Taylor was assailed; the firm of Taylor, Hale & Murdock was sol- vent at that time, and is still good. ever, now fvel determined to p: jute all concerned for libel, consequently an investigation is going on fer that purpose, and in a few days a little more light will be shown in the shape of arrests. Taken from a Thief.—A quarter cask of wine, marked R. G., was taken from a thief by constable josept., for which an owner is wanted. Apply to the above offloer , Opposite the Tombs, centro street. Law Intelligence, 1on Court, September 22.—Before Judge Oak- ley.—-Lorin Brooks vs. John S. Conger.—This was am action of debt on @ bond, In the year 1837, the defend- owned some property which he had previously mort- gaged to # man named Kane, for $4000; ne subsequently sold the property to Conger for $2000, he, Conger, un. dertaking to pay the mortgage; ‘the $2000 was plaintiff, and Conger executed the bond in enit to nify the plaintiff against any loss or di ey in property in case the mortgage was foreclosed. and the proceeds were not sufficient to pay,the full amount of the principal and intorest. A decree of foreclosure was ob- tained, under which the premises wore sold, and Mr. Brooks became the purchaser, at a sum of $3000, which left @ balance duc to Kane on foot of the mortgage, of $1295 66, for which balance the plaintiff was personsily Hable, and for which he gave Kan@s mortgage on the property, and he brought the present actioa to recover that balance, and to indemnify himself for his lability to K. The defence set up was an ingenious one, although it didnot avail. The defendant's counselinsisted that Brooks received from the defendant the sum of $2,000 on the ‘The parties, how- Sv: ceedings commenced by the Secretary reading several extracts upon the rise and p of the potato, which occupied half an hour. At the conclusion, Alderman Hall remonstrated upon the very absolute theories of the French professor, from whose works the history of the plant was translated, and proved that the potato was introduced into this country by Columbus in 1492, a century in advance of the boasted knowledge of the French historian. Alderman Mall traced the discovery of the potato to the period when Columbus visited Cuba, and ina friendly interview with the chief, at his resi- dence, rolled leaves wero lighted and presented to him, which were described a8 tebacco. Cotton and Indian corn also formed part of the offerings; and, also, the peg On his arrival at Lisbon, he presented these ar- ticles te the King and Queen. From that,they were transplanted to Italy, and subsequently to this country In this conviction, Alderman Hall was fortified by the fact that Mr Washington Irving, on a visit to the de- scendants of Perizo, the second in command to Colum- bus, was convinced of the above facts ; which were, also, oe. made known, some years ago, by the same family, to Alderman’ Hall, in his tour through Spain. A letter was read from Mercer Brothers, of Philadelphia on hemp, and the method used in Russia of sowing and manufacturing the article. The chairman thought the document useful to merchants, as develop- ing the properties of hemp,but unprofitable to growers, as the Russian hemp js cured by heat. An article was read, approving some parts of Sanderson’s invention for cleaning and breaking hemp. The chairman stated that the Naval Bureau had formed a contract for supplying the service with ssil cloth, manufactured from flax, to which a conditlon was attached, that the contractor was bound to import it from Flanders. This roduced # discusion upon the comparative merits of fax ond hemp, the adoption of t'.e former being consid- ered generelly as opposed to the prevailing opinion of t! durability of the latter, and its habitual employment in nautical requisites. Dr. Field exhibited some specimens ofthe brown corn, the perfection of which consisted in ize and quantity of the produce, the small stature of talk, sad of its facility of being grown in orchards. corn was the produce of lampshire, and had deduction, that his would produce 91 bushels to t) acre. Dr. Underhill was of opinion that this corn, is the early Canada,from which Dr. Field differed. The regular question of the occasion, “Is it the natural tendency of manure to ascend or descend,” was adjourned until the meeting of the national convention, and after a few other matters of little moment of record the Club ad- journed. Tur Fixe Anra—Mr. ‘J, Lewis, the author of the Aboriginal Portfolio, is making arrangements to exhibit to our citixens a gallery of Indisn Paintings, representing jthe tribes and chiefs of various nations, taken from nature, in their original costumes, The sketches from which these paint- ings (the size of. life) were taken, were executed by Mr. L. while iu the employ of the general government, in attending various Indfan treaties, for that purpose. Mr. L. is, we understand, the pioneer who first traversed the far west for that special object. Tux Curesy Juxx —There is certainly something that the public do not understand respecting the stay of this curious vessel in our harbor, A fortnight since or more, she was advertised to leave; but we nee her still at the old place at Castle Garden, and now wo hear the captain has announced his intention of keeping her here few days longer. We suppose he finds it a profitable speculation; and wants every one visiting the city, as well as all of our own citizens, to see her before he takes her away; or, in other words, to catch » half dollar from every one. . Annival or Emtonant Passencens.—The number of emigrant passengers arrived at this port during Tues. day last, amounted to 214, Fine at BLoomincpate.—A fire occurred on Tuesday afternoon last, about 2 o'clock, in the dwalling house owned and occupied by Mr. Richardson, situated near the Bloomingdale road, between 99th and’ 100th streets. The building was consumed, but a large proportion of the furniture was saved by the exertions of the 12th ward police, The family had been absent from the city, we understand, some days previous, and were at the time of the conflagration Acciprnt.—Mrs. Cole, the popular equestrian per- former, owing to the sudden stopping of the horse which she was riding in the ring at the Bowery circus, about 9 o'clock ou ‘Tuesday night, was thrown with freat violence to the ground, by which occurrence, she had one of her legs broken. She was immediately removed to her apartments No 33 Bowery, and medicab yeltorday, found a true y ‘against Martin Hare, on the ground.of having married himself to Miss Fox, with whom he eloped from this city some months ago, Board of Education. Sreciat Menrina, Sept, 23. —The minutes of the pre- cooding meoting were read and approved. Reports.-Of Finance Committee, in relation to an application of the trustees of the 13th ward, for an ap- propriation asked of $3,797, to meet the expenses of one of the ward schools, and recommending that same be granted, and that an application be made to the Com- moe Council ai ag te the same. Accepted. ‘The Report of the Executive Committee, in relation tothe purchase of a site for a free academy, was next taken up. Mr. Boswontt, Commissioner of the 16th ward, offered a resolution for adoption, authorising the Committee to cause ® building to be erected on the site purchased for the erection of @ free academy, according to the plans and specifications furnished to the Board, and to adver- tise for contracts for the erection of sam The resolutions, after a short debate, 6 put, and 23 having voted in the aflirmative, and 4in the negative, it was adopted. Mr. Cannican offered a resolution requesting the Board of Su to raise taxation—pursuant to the ‘act authorising such Board to erect an academy—s sum po "Kaopted je erection and fitting up of acade- After some other business, the board adjourned. sale to him in 1837; that he afterwards became the pur- under the foreclosure decree, and ia about tl “piscopal Church for $4,800, both sums making be- together, more than the original purchase money, in- cluding Kane's mortgage; that, therefore, instead of ing @ loser, he wasa gainer by the transaction. Healso insisted that the plaintiff could not recover in this action, inasmuch as Kane took no proceedings against him to recover the balance, and to maintain this suit, it would be necessary for him to show that Kane had obtained a judgment against him Upon this last ground he asked a non-suit. ‘The judge denied the mo- tion, and cold the jury that the question was a very sim- ple one; that this eailse originated in one of thi - jations of 1837; that it turned out to be a very bad one for the defendant, there was no doubt, but Mr, Brookes was # loser by the sale in the foreclosure cause, and the defendant was bound to make good the loss, ‘The jury found for the plantiffs (without leaving their seats) a ver- diot for $1764 11. For plaintiff, Marsh and Sturtevant ; for defendant, Mr. Garnett. Theophilus Melville vs, David C, Moorehead.—This was an action for libel. ‘The plaintiff and defendant were engaged inthe manufacture of Galvanic Rings. They both commenced advertising in the newspapers, out of which tho present suit grew. The jury found a verdict for the defendant, without leaving ‘the box. The case ‘was Of no luterest except to the parties concerned. Covar oy Oven ano Tenminen, Sept. 22 —Before Judge Edwards, Aldermen Kelly and DeForrest.—The court opened this morning, and immediately after ad- journed, there being no business ready, Tue Cincurr Court remained in session, and dis- posed of four inquests, and one small case. Common Pixss—Before Judge Ulshoeffer.—There were three sinall cases of no interest tried in this court. Court or Gexrnat Sessions, Sept. 22.—Before Re- corder Scott, and Aldermen Spofford and Dod.—John MeKeon, Esy,, District Attorney—-T'rial for Grand Lar- ceny —At the Dae) of the Court, this morning, David Barclett, alias Kelso, was placed at tho for trial. om an indictmeut for grand larceny, in having on the 234 day of July, with George Howard and John Allen, stolen from sohn Brock, 100 bank bills of the value of $6 each; 10 bank bills of the value of $100; 100 bank bills of the value of $200; 50 bank bills of the value of $150; 5 pieces of gold coin of the value of $42 60; one watch worth $60; 2 chaine worth $47; 145 rings worth $51 60; 60 breast pins worth $50; 24 studs worth $4; 18 ear rings worth $15; 9 pencil cases worth $7; 12 pair tacles worth $3; 60 upoons worth $25; snd one pair of tweesers worth $1, making in all property the value of $1,299 90. Joun Brock, sworn.—I am a jo travel, and in winter | keep a store in Buffalo in the month of July last—I then had $1010 in cash, chiefly on banks in Troy and Albany. I had a gold Eon lever watch besides 5 pieces of gold coin, (dowb- joons,) and a quantity of jewelry and silver spoons, My box was stolen at the Farmers’ hotel in Buff ‘the box now shown is the same that was atolen from me, My room was not locked, in consequence of there being no lock on the door. Lovis Axpnicn sworn.—I am a jeweller; my store is at No, 68 Chatham street; I sold the chain now shown to Mr. Brock, in April Inst. Rarnaxt Etias sworn.—i reside in Georgia; I keep = dry goods storo; the tweezers now shown were given to Mr. Brock by me; | gave them to him last spring. Rosxar W. Bowren sworn.—I ama policeman; assist- ed in making the arrest of Bartlett on the Ist day of Au- gust, in Chatham street, near Pearl street. Bartlett de- nied having any baggage; | then went to the Mechanics’ hotel in Cedar street, where were found three tranks, one of which, claimed by Bartlett, contained the box now shown with the jewelry—he said he had won the box and jeweiry at «game of bluff. A fow daya after, Mr. Brock called at the Chief’v office and desert ® quanti- ty of the jewelry before it was shown to him, ‘The caso was then submitted to the jury under charge of the court, who found a verdict of guilty; whereupon the court sentenced the prisoner to five years’ imprison- meat in the state prison. The court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Count ov Arrears, Sept. 21st.—Wilson, def. in error, ads. Martin, piff. in error. Mr. J. H. Magher, for deft. in error, moved exparte for an order that pif join in demurrer in thle suse in ight days, ke. Granted. No, 28. Strachan . Tesp’ts, ads. Henshaw, 't. Mr. Isane Edwards, for r Midate, ‘moved to dieuies the appeal in this cause. Mr. J. M. Martin, for lant, opposed. Held under advisement. MM in error, v8. Quackenbush, deft. in error, Taber continued the opening argument for pliff. in error. Covat Catenpans,—Circuit Court—This day, before Judge Edwarde—Nos. 46, 47, 43. 0, O1, 62, 63, 64. fer,—Nos. 31, 4 8 62, 63. Superior Court. o Judg Sandford, (two branches.)—Nos. 68, 14, 89,95, 11, 163, 164 to 180 inclusive, Conviorion axp Senrence or Ketty.—Catekitl, September 19th, 1847,—The Cireuit Court, Judge Wiilard, presiding, bas just closed its term, for this county. John Kelly was for the murder of Mra. Lewis in Prattsville, om the 224 of August last, and pot upon his trial y morning. it terminated to-day about half-past twelve. The jury, after ® deliberation of about an hour, returned court with # verdict of guilty et the trial, and even aiter the vesdiot waa rendered Kelly seemed totall; indifferent as to his fate, aud reokless of all consequences. ‘The District Attorney, assisted by M. Sanford. Esq., conducted the suit for the id We A. Steen- burgh, of Prattaville, for the Sebo ‘The evidence pas Sealiogek (ine cane an but very strong, and rg! the case for the prisoner as well per! ‘as any other could have done it. Mr, Sanford summed ‘up the cause for the peo; nd I think I never him do better. It wasa rare piece of forensic Judge Willard’s charge was as impartial ae it ‘be; he was about fifty in its delivery. was sentenced to be hus October next.—Columbia Kepublican,