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| Gen. Winfield Scott. |
McGrawville Express, Thursday, October 7, 1847.
SCOTT IN MEXICO.
MORE FIGHTING!!
Armistice Broken—Worth Dangerously Wounded—American Loss 3,000 Killed and Wounded Since Leaving Puebla.
News from Vera Cruz to the 15th of September by way of Pensacola. There was a Revolt at Puebla, with an American loss there and at Mexico of 2,000 [sic].
The armistice has been broken off, and a severe fight took place in the streets of Mexico. Gen. Worth was severely wounded. The Mexicans were driven in towards the plaza.
The Americans suffered severely by the fire from the windows which was poured forth with tremendous energy by the Mexicans. There were but a few hundred Americans in the fight at Chapultepec; but they bravely met a large force of the Mexicans and defeated them.
Gen. Leon was wounded and Gen. Balderis killed. American loss since leaving Puebla has been 3000!
Letters say that Trist's propositions were that citizens of the U. S. would not claim from Mexico damage occasioned by war. That the U. S. have privilege of establishing two factories in the Upper Californias, and that the Mexican Government would after this time renew this article of the treaty. This was not accepted. Trist remarked to the Mexican Commissioners that he thought it better for Mexico to cede the whole of Upper California to the U. States, for which the latter, the U. States, would pay $15,000,000 or $20,000,000.
This would probably have been accepted, if the following article had met with the assent of the Mexicans.
That the Texan boundary line would run along from the mouth of the Rio Grande. This was rejected. The Mexicans would not yield an inch the other side of the Nueces.
Trist then asked forty-eight days to consider, as he said he was not authorized to accept such a proposition. The Mexicans replied they would give five days, and no more.
On the fifth day of the conference, the 7th inst., a letter was written by Santa Anna to Gen. Scott, informing him of the violation of the armistice, on some trifling pretext. Scott replied, making similar charges against Santa Anna.
The Americans retired to Tacubaza, leaving five wagons behind. The loss of the Americans is said to be comparatively small. A proclamation made by Herrera, Governor of the city of Mexico, was issued, recommending citizens, men, women and children, to collect stones, carry them to the roofs of houses, and throw them at the Americans if they entered the city.
Parades was between Vera Cruz and the city of Mexico with a large force. A large number of [American] troops were at Mexico and a large force concentrating at Vera Cruz. There will be from two to three thousand men ready to march into the interior soon.
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| Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. |
THE CAPITAL TAKEN.
Santa Anna Wounded—General Worth Killed.
NEW YORK, Sunday, Oct. 3, 8 P. M.—The Steamer James L. Day arrived at New Orleans on the 26th September with later news from Mexico.
The Capital was taken on the 16th. Scott's loss was 1700. Of the Mexicans, Generals Bravo and Leon, Colonels Balbera, Uela and Gelcali, were killed. Santa Anna was wounded and retired to Gaudaloupe.
Riley and his seventy Irishmen, taken at Cherubusco, have been hung.
A bomb set fire to the U. S. ammunition wagons, blowing up three hundred Americans, including the gallant General WORTH.
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
The Agricultural Fair of the County of Cortland, held at Homer on the 29th and 30th of Sept. was a brilliant affair. The exhibition of Farm stock, Dairy products, Farm implements, Mechanic arts, &c., &c., were all fully, and fairly represented, reflecting honor, skill and good taste upon all concerned, and adding much to the high and distinguished character which this county maintains as one of the first Agricultural districts in the state.
The HORTICULTURAL department was truly delectable. Every spectator, who had any taste for flowers, was forcibly struck with the beauty and elegance of the specimens represented. In no section of the State, perhaps, is there more taste or skill exhibited, in the culture and training of flowers than in the county of Cortland.
Specimens of DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE, exhibited on the occasion were various and skillfully wrought. Among them we noticed mammoth bed quilts, one of them containing THIRTY-SIX HUNDRED PIECES! beautiful rugs, exquisite worsted work, stockings, yarn, imperial chairs—no, not CHAIRS, but an undoubted chair, made from an old Salt Barrel, and converted into a seat, suitable for the greatest dignitary on earth. It was manufactured by a LADY, of Homer, for which certainly she deserves enduring honors. This chair attracted the attention and wonder of every beholder. It would be needless to particularize the articles under this head. All were deserving the highest [measure] of praise.
We noticed several rich paintings by Miss ELI CARPENTER. Judging from the specimens exhibited, we will not be considered extravagant, as we certainly speak unprejudiced, and from some little knowledge of good painting-, having spent much time in visiting the Picture Galleries of N. York, Philadelphia, and other cities, in which were exhibited some of the best specimens of modern art, when we say that Miss CARPENTER exhibits exquisite skill as an artist, not only competing with, but far out stripping many who consider themselves masters of the art.
The fruit and vegetables were very fairly represented and showed what Agricultural science could do in producing monstrosities.
About half past 1 o'clock dinner was announced, having been prepared by Mr. SLOCOMB. Not being a guest on the occasion, we cannot speak of its excellence.
The
interest in the science of Agriculture is on the increase in this county,
judging from the number that attended on this occasion. This is right and presents
to the other counties of the State an example worthy of imitation.
About 2 o'clock the concourse
assembled in the Presbyterian Church to hear the Agricultural Address of BENJAMIN
P. JOHNSON, Esq., of Rome, Secretary of the State Agricultural Society. After
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Morey, MR. JOHNSON commenced his address, which was
replete in all its parts as a scientific agricultural document. It was a simple
but eloquent and lofty expose of the skill and art requisite in every
successful agriculturist. He spoke of agriculture
as being the noblest employment of man; and the FARMER as the last to give up
in the struggles of war, and the last to become the slave of the despot! He
also showed the necessity why every farmer should be acquainted—thoroughly
acquainted with the soil to make his business lucrative. Science in the art of
farming must be understood, he said,
if the farmer ever expected to meet with a due return for the amount of labor
expended on his farm. He considered manuring
necessary; but it did not follow, that because one kind of manure was good
for one crop that it was good for all. The substratum of the earth should be
understood, and then each farmer would be qualified to irrigate and drain his
land, and to manure each crop properly, and meet with a rich harvest of golden
grain. He dwelt on this point at some length and with much interest to all. He
maintained that every farmer should keep a strict account of his crops, his
cattle, and every thing connected with his farm; not their progress or decline
during the year, and in this way he could see at all times the advancement he
was making, if any, and if not, would be better prepared to make improvements.
The farmer above all others, he said, should be thoroughly educated and trained in agricultural science, for much depended upon the proper cultivation of the soil. In those countries, he said, where agriculture was not attended to, and was left to decline and retrograde, the arts and sciences were forgotten, the people degenerated and became barbarous and uncivilized. On the other hand, where agriculture was attended to and studied, the people were intelligent, refined and religious, and more rapidly progressed in the arts and sciences.
He also urged the improvement of domestic animals as being essential to the farmer. He likewise spoke of the education of females, in the household duties. Many ladies, he said, considered it a mark of intelligence and respectability, to pretend to appear ignorant with regard to the affairs of the kitchen. In too many cases, he said, they know as little as they pretend. The time was coming, he said, when ignorance would be no bliss to them.
A further review we deem unnecessary, as a resolution, requesting a copy of the Address for publication, was passed. Suffice it to say, it was a splendid effort and reflected honor upon its talented author.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Democratic State Convention recently held at Syracuse for the nomination of State officers, present the following ticket to be supported by the Democrats of this State at the coming election:
Comptroller.—Orvid Hungerford of Jefferson.
Lieut. Gov.—Nathan Dayton of Niagara.
Sec'y of State.—Edward Sanford of N. Y.
State Treasurer.—Geo. W. Cuyler of Wayne.
State Engineer.—O. W. Childs, Onondaga.
Canal Commissioners.—E. B. Smith of Chenango, John C. Mather, Rennsselaer, and Frederic Follett, Genessee.
Inspectors of State-Prisons: Norman B. Smith of New York; John Fisher of Westchester; George Caldwell of Montgomery.
The Convention was far from being harmonious. From the commencement to the close, disorder and dissatisfaction were kept up between the Hunkers and Barnburners. The Convention adjourned at 15 minutes of two o'clock on Sunday morning. The Syracuse Star says, "its like we shall not soon see again."
◘ A disgraceful riot took place in Albany on Thursday evening last. One young man got stabbed in the fracas.
◘ D. D. Spencer, Editor of the Ithaca Chronicle, is spoken of as a candidate of the Whig party, for Secretary of State.
◘ The Democrats of this County have put in nomination, Dan E. Squires, of Lapeer, as candidate for Member of Assembly. For Coroners, Nelson Church and Thomas Harrop.
◘ The Whig County Convention for the nomination of County offices put in nomination, James Comstock, of Marathon, for member of Assembly. For Coroners, Dr. Robert Owen, and Dr. Henry P. Eels.
◘ It will be superfluous, perhaps, to say that "One of the Poets" is out again. His productions are sought after with avidity by the curious.
LIBERTY PARTY CANDIDATES.
The Liberty Party State Convention, which met at Syracuse on Wednesday the 29th inst. made the following nominations:
C. O. Shepherd of Wyoming, for Lieut. Governor.
Wm. Jay of Westchester, for Secretary of State.
Lewis Tappan of New York, for Comptroller.
Chas. A. Wheaton of Onondaga, for State Treasurer.
Leonard Gibbs of Washington, for Attorney General.
Francis A. Utter of Otsego, for State Engineer.
Lindley M. More of Monroe, John Thomas of Cortland, Noadiah More of Clinton, for Canal Commissioners.
Abijah Fitch of Cayuga, Calvin Cook of Clinton, Peter Roe of Orange, for Inspectors of prisons.
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