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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
E OF the siege Of Monterey. the phiia

o. OF the siege of Monterey, the Phila-
delphia Ledger says: $1,000 men, marching
up hills and climbing rocks, stormed in
trenchments and captured castillated city,
defended by $4,000 men. Does European
warfare show an achievement more brilliant!
When and where was il performed The
best British troops, who boasted Of having
beaten Napoleon's inrinciJles in Spain, and
therefore called themselves Wellington's In
rincib'es could not capture New Orleans,
defended by breastwork outside, manned
by American militia. But American
regular troops and militia did capture Mon
terey, defended from intrenchments without,
and sweets and fortified houses within, by
the best troops Of Mexico, double Of them
solves in numbers. Had 5000 American
manned the intrenchmen.s, s.rcts; and
castles Of Monterey, 1900 British regular
troops could not have storned them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
y From The Baltimore Sun.
From the Seat Of War.

ELEVEN DAYS LATER FROM MoNTRREa.
The steamship Galveston, Capt. Wright,
arrived at New Orleans on the goth inst,
from Brazos Santiago, coming by way Of
Galveston. She has relieved Our citizens
Of the painful suspense which they have
labored under for several days.
Our adyices from Monterey came down
to the 9th Of October, The city is in the
quiet occupation of our troops.
| The report of the death Of Col. McClung,
Of the Mississippi volunteers, is unfounded;
he was improving. Lieut. -Dilworth Of the
first infantry, has died ofhis wounds. Lieut.
Graham, of the 9Th infantry was still alive,
and hopes were entertained that he would
recover.
The death Of Mr. Heman s. Thomas, Of
Hartford county, Nd, will be deeply felt in
his native State. He had joined McCul-
lough's Rangers to see active service, and
| fell in storming the second height. 5i9
Capt. Owen, formerly lieutenant Of the
Baltimore battalion, left Monterey on the
9Th OF October, and furnishes the Picayune
with many interesting details. He says
the American loss in the three actions is
|set down at SOL killed and wounded.
| The Mexican loss has not been, and prob.
ably never will be ascertained with GER
tainty. It is believed to exceed 1000.
The steamer Col. Harney, with govern
ment stores, was lost, with fifteen lives, on
1.-THE 18th inst, at the mouth of the Rio
lGrande.
An express had arrived at Monterey that
Gen. w ool, with $500 men, was TO leave
, San Antonio, the 2sth Of September, for
Chihuahua.
Correspondence of the N. y. Picayune.
MONTEREY, Sept. %, S, PM.
An express rider has this moment arriv
ed from Salinas, which place he left thi.
morning. 1t is only o days ride this sid,
of Saltillo, and he states; on the authority
of the Mexicans, that Santa Anna arrived
;. at that city yesterday morning or the eve
ming previous, and ut once commenced for
tifying the place with vigor. He had N
less than $4,000 men with him, which, add
$ ed to those which left here under Ampudia
J. will swell his army to over 20, 900 men.
q Report further has it, that he is 10 erec
= works and batteries close by the Rinconha
tdo, the limits Of our lines, by the close o
: the 60 day s truce. If all this should Prov
e true the army may have more bloody worl
to do than ever.
One thing is certain, Santa Anna wa
. hourly expected here when Gen. Taylo
arrived, and many think that Ampudia'
, reason for wishing to retire was the fact
that he found himselfto to degree surround
ed after the success of the I'd division, ant
,, , was anxious TO form a junction with hi
, master on the best terms he could make
We shall know more about the matter in ,
day or two.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
GENERALS TXYLom AND BurLER.--A

GENERALS TAYLOR AND BUTLER.--A
publication has been going the rounds, pred
icated on letter written to the Baltimtre
Sun from Monterey, that difficulty had a.
risen between Generals Taylor and Butler.
We are happy to learn that this story is ut.
terly groundless. Instead of bad feelings
existing between them, the reverse 10 the
fact Gen. Taylor in his official dispatch.
es, after the seige Of Monterey, publicly and
officially mentioned in laudatory terms, the
services Of General Butler in that lseige.
Not only were Gen. Taylor and Gen. But
Ter on good terms with each other during
the seige, but continued so up to the last
dates, when the former visited General B.
every day personally, to ascertain how ne
was getting on with the wound he received.
There can be no doubt that the story has
been gotup by some narrow mindad Wing
|partizan for the purpose Of injuring Gen.
Butler, who Is, we learn q Democrat, in The
estimation Of his citizens. Pitts.
Post. s g
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
aThe War has actually beguni''

As was to have been expected, the wings
are getting by the ears already upon the
subject Of the repeal of the Black Laws.
No sooner had the election ended and sufii-
cient been known to indicate the result,
than the wings Of the Reserve and the a6o-
ition wings throughout the state, claimthe
election of Mr.. Bebb as verdict Of the
people in favor of the repeal of the blacl.
laws. Such is the drift of an article late
1y published in the Cleveland Herald, and
tits what the whigs'ofthe Reserve, doubt
less expect from the fact that it was by
means of his professions Of sympathy for
the 'gemmen OBJ color that he obtained ma
ny votes. The Herald, speaking Of the
result ofthe late election,says: "Now what
have the People said their representatives
must dot A prominent issue at the late e.
lection was the repeal of the Black laws"
In commenting on which, the GAINESVILLE
Courier, whig paper a little out Of the
range of Western Reserve whiggery, says
that the statement Of the Herald sis not
founded in truth. The Wings in the South
ern part of the State expressly denied that
the repeal of the black laws was an issue,
and thousands voted fer Mr.. Bebb with the
greattst reluctance, on account of his pr;
vats views (publicly expressed for the pur
pose ofcatching votes) upon this subject
As the weather makers in the almanac
say, "Look out for squalls about these days.
If the feds should happen to get into REQ
} fight among themselves upon this questio
the democrats con look on as unconcerne
as did the old woman when her husban
and bruin embraced each other.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
More Rnini

The Boston Courier, the leading federal
journal in New England, and the especial
organ Of Daniel Webster, contains the fol-
lowing paragraph, which We quote for the
purpose Of convincing our whig brethren
that the country is positively s"ruined" in
consequence of the passage Of the new
Revenue Law: yoa.a75 ls ati ,Ilt.
Gall the Railroads leading from this
city continue to exhibit large returns, which
indicate liberal dividends in January next.
The Factories, generally, are fully employ.
cd, and point to similar result 10, their
Stockholders. Some Of our Marine lnsG-
rance companies have suffered severely,
but the losses have principally been paid
from reserved funds, leaving the capital en-
tire. The Banks will hardly be able to
make so good dividends in April, as they
did in October, as the demand for money
and the rate Of interest will probably be
less in the ensuing than it has been in the
past six months. These institutions, how.
ever, are geneally considered to be in q
sound condition, and very little stock ol
the twenty millions bank capital in thi:
city is offered in the market" ;i.a I aeae
The New York correspondent of the
Charleston News gives the following pic
ture of the "ruin" which hangs over The
great commercial metropolis Of the New
World: a" *
"a new steamer, the New Orleans, fol
the New Orleans and Galveston trade, il
to be launched next Tuesday. She is nine
hundred tons burthen. The Robert Peel
a new packet ship, for Grinell, Minturn
& Cos, Liverpool line, is also coming on
shortly. Never were our dock yards more
active; never was our commercial pros
perity at higher pitch. Full freights out
as well as home, make oil the difference
Our present trade is equalizing exports too
Wheat and pork from the North, cottol
from the South, and corn from every quar-
ter. What can impede the growth of
country so rich in staples, some Of which
she monopolizcs, and with which she il
destined to supply the world" a~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
Highly Interesting.

We are indebted to Mr.. John Owens, of
the Atlas office, for the following slip
furnished US Yesterday at o'clock. 1t
will be read with great interest. .-- Cincin-
natl Commercial.
From OUR REGIMENT AT MONTERREY
AT length we have news direct from our
Cincinnati soldiers who participated in the
battles at Monterey. A friend has politely
shown US letter from DR.. E. X. Cham
berlain, Surgeon of Col. Mitchell's regi-
ment, dated ON the 25th of September, from
which we gather the following:
The force ofthe regiment engaged in the
action was $50, of which SO were killed,
wounded and missing. DR., Chamberlain
says he had made eight amputations, and
extracted fifteen balls. COL. Mitchelps
wound is in the leg, and is severe one.
He was struck by two and half ounce
grape shot, and the horse presented him
by the Cincinnati Bar killed under him.
Lieut.. Armstrong, Of the Cadets, had his
knee shattered, which rendered amputation
necessary. The Doctor considerel his re.
covery, at the time he wrote doubtful
Capt. George, ofths Butler county compa-
ny was wounded in the head and side by a
she'll, but not severely. Lieut.. Niles, Of
the Cadets, musket ball in the hip--ball
extracted and wound doing we'll. ~.
Some other officers Of the regiment were
wounded, andmany privates severely, none
Of whose names are given, as the Doctor
wrote in great haste, surrounded on all
sides by urgent professional duties He,
however, mentions that Sergeant Chas. l..
H., Long and Private N. Mclean, of the
Cadets, fought like heroes, and escaped
unhurt. .g5 6Ha
Major General Butler was wounded in
the leg in the early part Of the action and
the command Of the whole Division devoly-
cd on Brigadier General Hamer. who net.
ed with GOODNESS and bravery throughout.
| We add the following from letter pub.
lished in the Advertiser Extra, yesterday,
dated Monterey, Sept. 25, 1846.
Il do not yet know the loss, but it was
at least six or eight hundred, in my opinion
The LIST Ohio Regiment was in The hottest
part cflheGgM all day, but did not suffer
as much as the Tennessee and Mississippi
Regiments. Colonel Mitchell is wounded
severely in the leg, by two ounce bal
passing through it below his knee, and il
doing well. Adjutant Armstrong, Of the
Cadets, a noble and gallant fellow, has hat
his leg amputated. Captain George, o
the Butler boys, was slightly wounded
andabout thirty or forty Of his regimen
killed and missing; the names Of whom
cannot give you, but some officer Of tn,
Regiment will Of course give you them all.
! Col. Mitchell lays upon his back, will
lbissleg swung to the top Of his tent, swear
Ming that Chamberlain shall cure his lei
without the old saw, and seems SO worry o
'1tbe sloss Of his horse, given him by hi
ifriepds Of the Cincinneti Bar, more tha
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
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Of Germany. Common cotton i - nrsnsr'
ed. probably with fulminating co,pnnnnd
of nitrogen. as 10 he suddenlv conyertad m, \,
a spark intoztheseassous ssl6fe. sISaylH1 q
a residue only small quantity Of carbonace.
GUS matter. Balls and shells were said to
have been. preiecsed by this prepared cotton.
the proiectile sforcecof which il said 10 Be
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

INDIAN MASSACRE. following is
the substance of letter, says the Van Bu-
rem Intelligencer ofthe Sd inst, of a late
date, to the editors, from friend at Fort
Washita; the letter itself being accidental
ly misplaced, we rely upon memory for the
facts, which ars as follows:
That Col A. NJ. Upshaw, the Chicka.
saw agent, sent out two friendly Delaware
Indian to the Wichetaw village to ascertain
if some horses that were lately stolen
from the neighborhood Of Fort Washita,
were not in the possession ofthat tribe. The
Delawares, on their way out, met with no
Indians, but saw large fresh trails, which
satisfied them considerable number of In
dians had lately been in that neighborhood.
When they arrived at the village, which is
about one hundred and fifty miles from Fort
Washita, they found the corn growing, the
skins and every thing belonging to their
houses in their usual places, but nothing
that had life in it was visible; the Delawares
thinking it strange, repaired to the mud
fort Of the Witchetaws which had been de.
stroyed, and around which the dead bodies
of many Of the Witchetaws were found,
having been killed by arrows.
The ground showed where one party
had drawn off their dead, land the Delawares
at once saw that the Witchetaws had been
attacked by an over number Of wild Indians,
and nearly the whole tribe murdered. The
Delawares, fearing to remain, left in short
time, travelling as fast as they could, and
on their route home, met small party Of
Witchetaws, that had been out hunting, to
whom they told what they had seen, and
then at once said that their tribe had been
attacked by the Camanche, or Pawnee
Mahas, and murdered. They hurried on
towards their village, vowing to follow their
enemies, and, if possible release any pris.
oners yet alive:
The writer thinks there is little doubt
but that nearly all the Witchetaws were
slain; and says that persons around Fort
Washita may now hope 10 enjoy ride on
horseback, which the thieving propensities
Of these Indians rendered very uncertain,as
they frequently came in and stole every
horse that they could lay their honds on.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04
The Mormons- Gov. Ford on the march.

The Mormons were driven from Nauyoo
and into their fplace fiocked a herd Of
wreckless plunderers, robbers, and desper-
ADDE'S, seven fold worse than the first
The outrages ofthe Mormons we're most
fragrant, but provoked in most instances,--
the offences Of these latter-the guards Of
the new population without apology, and
worthy of the severest punishment AT
last Gov. Ford Of illinois, finds himself call
ed upon, by the welfare Of the good citizen
as well asthe dignity Of the State, to in
terfere, and in such manner as will at once
end the lawlessness of this outcast popula-
ton. The Springfield Register of the 2sd
says: y" o'
Pursuant to the proclamation Of Gov.
Ford, of the 18th Instant published in our
last, company volunteers, to the num-
Der Of one hundred and eleven, was raised
in this city to be sent against the NIB now
infesting the illfated city Of Nauvoo. The
company elected Col. Robert Allen their
captain, and John Connolly and r. w.
Diller their first and second lieutenants
Two brass six Founders, we'll appointed and
manned by skilful artillerists, accompany
the expedition AS soon as the troops
were enrolled, preparations were made for
their departure with the utmost despatch,
and they left town on Tuesday last about
noon. They will -unquestionably receive
large accessions Of volunteers on their
route. Ample provision has been made
for arming and equipping such as may
join them. The Governor heads the ex.
pedition in person, and it is his determine
ton to put an end, at oil hazards, to the
violence and outrages that have brought
disgrace upon the State. His force will
undoubtedly be, by the time he reaches the
theatre of action, amply sufficient for the
purpose, and the public sentiment will sus-
tain him in resorting, if necessary to the
last extremity in restoring the supremacy
Of the laws and vindicating the character
Of the State. "--Csn Adperttser. as@ia.sf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

Henry Clay has written letter to
the "American Protector published in
Bradford, VT, in which he says, under date
of Sept. II, l546: =
81 think it therefore not just to attribute
to what is called "the Slave power" the
overthrow of the protective policy. 1t
would be more accurate to ascribe 1t to the
ANTI-sLAvE POWER and the NORTH"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

"BAcKED OuT"-Eh!-A correspondent
of the New York Evening Post writes as
follows :-"The taking Of Monterey win
probably be recorded aas the greatest
achievement in the annals Of our history.A
The volunteers Of Ohio; Mississippi, Ten
nessee and Maryland, 'foaght nobly against
an enemy who, insure YOU, had been
much underrated with respect, to their
military abilities" ~. ......, -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

CONSISTENT ToRrlsM.--T Thewhig papers
generally are now rejoicing because Secre-
tary Walker was compelled to return from
New York without success in, obtaining q
temporary loan for the purposeof defraying
the expenses Of the gallant army in Mexico.
In the war period ofitlsl2 the Tory pa
pers rejoiced, when our army was defeated
---and some ofsthem calleddownu impreca.
lions on any man who would rloan money
toiJames Madison 10 mid the war. Is ISriss
in. lsi2--Whig Pasriotsin ls46!- Cineisi.
aati .4dv. aaes al .ltaal haAlN aaNfi .htl
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

VI G The, entire vote Of ePsnnsylyaniain
ls44 was s4l. .sslnirIn $780, the awhsls
number ofvotes castis5 2O4,470-@shpwi6g
decrease in two years, Of l27, 400 vote.
This shows the reason Why ths whisshsve
triumphed in State where tbet dsmocrsts,
can give q nsjorisy,ofasn orS6AesnsAoq.
sand, slrz atS'i ssa msary eTlt ftfsft
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

You cont like smokin, 'taint ikelyl'
asked lank free and easy Yankee, as he
entered room where four or five young
ladies were sewing,puffing dark long nine.
well, roe DO aoi,' was the immediate reply.
'Umph = replied the smoker, removing Ills
cigar long enoughto spit, "a good many
people DON'T
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

n%+Proul and aoble Ono whose
northern shore is washed BY Erio's wave,
and along whose southern border rolls
"The Beautiful thine own SELF b
true" and not much longer shall thy soil
be- narred by the ruthless footprints Of .
party offeds; who attempt to cloak their
deformity under the wrstched garb " &c
~higgery. IClsveland Herald-with y
Sdri0t ton. - Statesman. 5tissa sft3 ~ Essa
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

/, IRELAND. The plan, Of amsliorating shs
condition Of ireland, by giving employment
to poor laborers, is well received in that
country. Making harbors, pisrs, bridges
and roads, and drainage Of waste lands.will
give employment to q considerable number
Of persons, and will mark the lcommsncs.
uent Of q social change. rGjs Had Eng
land not ruined ireland by unjust tariff and
other oppressive laws, there swould hare
been no necessity Of providing employment
for the suffering poor. Trade, when lee
to ito own free law aws brings prosperity; but
when restricted and sought 10 be turned ID.
to unnatural channels, ruin and suffering
are the consequences. .vrsf,sf.t ND ID,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

WISCONSIN CoSvENTIoN.-The Conven-
ton to form Constitution for the State Of
Wisconsin is in session at Madison. Tho
committee on banks haye reported against
everything in the shape Of banking institu.
tons or associations, bank capital or bank
paper. The committee on suffrage has
reported in favor offSosing viva voce at
elections. as ~ rs An sssAeR. a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

% The vote Of this state was from 55,.
900 to 60, 900 less at the late election than
it was two years ago.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

A SpURIots TEN DoLLAR Bill, PurpoF-
ting to be on the State Bank Of Indiana has
just been shown, having for its Vignetse d
female sitting, and q sailor standing near.
pointing to The ocean on tehich a ressei u II
sight. There is no such vignstte, or any.
thing resembling it, on :anyaibill'of this
Bank, and the public only need to' -be
advised Of it to prevent its circulation. Il
is probably filled TO various BRANCHES, the
bill shown is on the indianapolis Hranch.e.
JAMES NJ. RAY, Cashier.
STATE BANK, indianapolis, Oct. 10, 1s4e.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

Tho PRIMER wants q few cords Of Wood
onsub,cription. z.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

The HERoEs OF MoNTEREY.;-Gen.
Worth is a Massachusetts, man, born at
Martha's Vineyard. Captain Albert Blanch-
ard, who distinguished himself at the battles
Of Monterey, is a native Of Charlestown,
Mass, and by his bravery and good conduct
has won q reputation worthy Of a descendant
Of the men Of Bunker Hill.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

% The official returns have not all
been received at the Office Of the Secretary
Of State; four counties remain yet to be re-
turned, viz: Pickaway, Geauga, Trumbull
and Van Vert. As near as we can gath.
er Bebb's majority will not vary much
from 1900. We shall patiently await the
official, for we have nothing wagered.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

The election for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, took place in the State of New
York on yesterday, the Sd. We shall in
dulge the hope, at least, thar the Empire
State has not, like Ohio and Pennsylvania,
gone over 10 the embrace of Federalism.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-11-04

90 Charles P. Edson, Esq formerly Of
this county, has been elected Prosecuting
Attorney Of Van Vert county without op-
position. Well, we're glad Of it, for Charly
is first rate Democrat.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-23

gress, to place the coast Of Mexico under
blockade, he was directed nos to obstruct
the passage of Santa Anna TO Mexico,
should he attempt to return.
A revolution took place in Mexico in
the early part Of August following, by
which the power of Paredes was over
thrown, and he has since been banshed
from the country, and is now in exile
Shortly afterwards, Santa Anna returned.
1t remains 10 be seen whether his return
may not yet prove TO be favorable to paci
he adjustment of the existing difficulties,
u being manifest,y his interest not to per.
severe in the prosecution Of a war com
menced by Paroles, TO accomplish pur-
! pose so absurd as the reconquest o. Texas
to the Sabine. Had Paroles remained in
power, it IS morally certain that any pacific
! adjustment would have been hopeless.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-23
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December 9, 1916