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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12
WHITE WATER vALLEY-The Franklin Democrat,

WHITE WATER VALLEY.-The Franklin Democrat,
in noting article of ours concerning improvements
in this town, says
ave think that the towns in the White Water
Valley have taken the lead in improvements Not
town in the Valley has failed to take advantage of the
times, and the face Of affairs has materially changed
within the last six months The trading points along
the canal begin TO do things up about right, and in a
few years will compare with any commercial commn-
nifty in the West. In addition to the trade Of the
Valley in products Of the soil, the manufacturing
interest is on the progressive order-and though we
have no Lowes, few years will find us intro
ducing home manufactured shirts and breeches, and
that, too, under tariff that will not tax the laborer
to benefit the capitalist"
This don't look much like "ruin," any hoar
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

David Wilmot, the only Democrat from Pennsyya-
MIA that voted for the Tariff of 49, has been reelected
Those who voted against the Tariff have been defeated.
The Sentinel ners from this that the Tariff is popular
in observation-disclosures
The Sentinel inferred such thing. 1t only inferred
that in Mr.. Wilmos district, where the subject was
fairly and fully discussed, the people sustained the
liberal side of the question. In other districts where
both Democratic and Wing candidates supported the
principle of protection, the Democrats were beaten,
they ought nave been for that is the just fate of
trmmers and time-servers. But the Freeman says
further:
Mr.. Wilmot introduced the celebrated amendment
to the 10000 600 appropriation BILL excluding slavery
from any territory to be acquired by the country
That fact had no evil effect on the result any how
and il is not calculating too much on its influence to
say it helped Mr. Wilmot from the overwhelming
defeat his party has experienced in Pennsylvania
The South has been too eager in the acquisition of
new slave territory. The people will not merely
fuse their support to such Efforts but once disguised
with the overseers, will rebel against even being as
servie as heretofore. Resisting Southern encroach-
ments at point only prepares them TO resist 1t at ALL
As TO the opinion of the Freeman, expressed in the
first part of this extract,-it may may not be true
We have evidence, however, that the subject was
brought into discussion. As to the remainder, in
relation to the South, and the acquisition of new
slave terrory,-we think it was answered long ago,
and most eiiectuay, by Mr. JEFFERSON, in let er to
John Holiness dated April %, $780, protesting against
the " geographical line" drawn by the famous Mis-
souri, compromise. Mr.. Jefferson said:
"Of one thing am certain, that as the passage of
slaves from enc State to another, would not make
slave of single human being who would not be so
without it, so their diffusion ouer greater surface
coud make them individually happier, and proportion
ally facilitate the accomplishment of their emancipa-
ton, by dividing the burden on greater number Of
CONDUCTORS. An abstinence too from this act of power
would remove the jealousy excited by the undertaking
of Congress to regulate the condition of the different
descriptions of men composing State. This certainly
IS the exclusive right Of erery State, rhich nothing in
the Constitution has taken from them and giren 10 the
general government Could Congress, for example,
say, that the non-frecmen of Connecticut shall be
reemen, or that they shall not emgrate into any other
State 80
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

LOST IN THE WooDs.-About the 9th or 10th of last
month"; learn from the NatchitocheS Chronicle,
Mr. Joseph Sacerdoe, Of Minden, in this State, started
from his home for Natchitoches. To avoid the heat
of the day. he travelled at night, being in a buggy.
When within about twenty-five miles Of NatchitOches
from the road into the woods. On awaking he became
bewdered and leaving his horse and buggy TO search
for the road lost himself Thus he wandered about for
seven days, when he finally sank from exhaustion.
He was fortunately discovered by some persons who
where hunting, almost In the last extremties Of life
and perfectly helpless He was taken care Of by the
hunters, and at last accounts was recovering. His
horse found dead, doubt starved TO death, as
the vehicle was entangled in such manner amongst
the trees that the animal could not move it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

beautiful lunar rainbow was visible at this place
at about five on Monday morning. The price Of ad-
mittance to the view was early rising Those who
pressed their downy pillows" till sunrise were not
permitted to see it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

The whole deficiency for the year in the Post Office
revenue. will be only $40. 000-much less than has
been anticipated.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

The Mexican brig -of-war MALEK ApHEL was cap
tured in the port of Mazatlan by of vessels,
supposed to be the sloop-ofwar Warren.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12
From the Net1 Orleans Piedyune, October 81.
The Army Of chihuahua.

From Major NJ. G. M. Hammond, United States army,
who arrived day or two since from Lavacca and San
Antonio, Texas, obtain the following nformation
One-half Of Gen. Woos army left San Antonio for the
Preside the Rio Grsnde the 2Sth Of September
The general went in person the 18th. The remainder,
consisting Of sixteen companies Of Illinois infantry and
mand of COL Churchill inspector general United States
army. Between the fifth and 9Th Of October, eight Of
these companies marched, commanded by Col. Hardin
and Col Chaschil to have conducted the remainder
the 4h, leaving two companies in garrison
Bexar TO protect supplies and furnish
General W. expected to reach Preside in twelve days.
He will establish depot that point until il ascertain.
ed whether ascend the Rio Grande posi-
ton suitable for his operations His army will
the river flying bridge boats for which
ted San Antonio under the direction Of Capt Fraser
engineer, and transported in wagons The river
the crossing is said be 400 yards wide from so to
100 of which swimming, and with rapid current Of
six miles the hour If opposed by considerable force,
the passage would be exceedingly difficult and could
be effected without great loss
Col. Harney's command in July, were compelled to
swim about sixty yards, and the scattered hem
that 100 resolute men, asserted by Of his officers,
could have prevented their landing.
As supplies received to enable him to ad-
vance, Gen. Wool will press to Chihuahua taking Santa
Rosa and Monclova in his route The former town 10
gurrisoned with regular troops and said to be capable Of
strong resistance This line Of operations longer than
might be selected but has the advantage Of turning the
mountain pssses-of abundance Of and povs-
ons-and within seventy eighty miles Of General
Taylors, when cooperation can be readily effected If
necessary.
r. Gen. Wool has exhibited great activity and energy in
preparing for the march. On arriving San Antonio on
the l4h Of August he far in advance of his army
and his supplies, and met with innumsrabc obstacles in
procuring wagons, teams forage and provisions He
moved bis forces the earliest practicable moment with
limited number Of rations scarcely justify his
advance.
II it is found impossible to transport supplies by water
to the Preside other points the Rio Grande whence
provisions from Port Lavacca by way Of San Antonio
distance to chihuahua of nearly 800 miles, and through
country in rainy almost impossible for heavy
will be that this enterprise is gigantic and its
accomplishment will be achievement arduous and
more creditable than a brilliant victory.
The health of the troops had very much improved The
sick left at Bexar under of DIR. Glen, u 8.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12

"Chapman's glad."-1yp. Jour.
Why shouldn't we be. We get the Tippecanoe
Journal every week!
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THE UNION.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

We find it utterly impossible, with the present
pressure upon our columns, to record as fully as We
could wish, the prompt and enthusiastic responses
which are made throughout the Union to the call of
the government for volunteer forces carry on the
war. II, in the notices. we have already given any
States have been omitted, we trust that all our
readers will do US the justice to believe that the
omission has occurred through accident merely and
to our regret
We can find space to-day only for the following
details. The general fact is well known that the
vigorous action. The Mobile Register very truly
says, sin what other eaantry in The world would
such spectacle be found on the signal Of a
prospective demand on their citizens TO bear arms in
the public servicei Here is an army sprung up in
day, Of strong young men-many Of the men Of
substance-men engaged in private occupations Of
importance TO themselyes-al free at least to hold
back if they pleased, and leave the burdens of a
war to be provided for when it should come by the
pains and at the cost Of the government But they
are in advance of the wants Of the government.
They 90 ahead OF the call, by eagerly anticipating
the need for their services and they are struggling
with each other for the precedence, which shall be
allowed go forward for the defence of the country
There is no country in the world where such
another proof Of instructive attachment to the
of the country for its own sake is possible; and when
foreign governments, insolent in the power of or
ganized armies and vast naves, maintained by OPP
pressiye laws for objects in which the multitudes
have no personal interest," presume to speak slight
ingly of the capacity of this country to maintain
war, here is a significant, unanswerable, and over
whemDg fact with which to refute the error. Such
people, prompt to rush to the standard of their
country before the word, invncible against all
the cohorts of any power which shall rashly assail
them. For real danger of invasion from any for
midable quarter, the coast would in few weeks
brstle with million of bayonets."
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Wan DEsAHnsxsr,
Washington, May %, 1886.
SIN His sreellency the Governor of Kentucky
has notified this department that in compliance with
call rom you, under date the Ah instant, he has
caused 10 be organized and sent forward volunteer
force, composed Of eight companies, denominated
the Louisville Legion" destined for Texas
Inns cal, as you must be aware, has been made
oy you without the sanction Of law, and as similar
calls appear TO have been made by you on other
States, without authority from the President or this
department, and which are calculated to embanass
the government you ore hereby directed to discon-
tnue your independent action in these matters and to
conhne yourself 10 carrying out the orders and views
OF the President, 30 far as they may be communica-
Gu 10 you rom this department. You will forth
WIN revoke any calls you may have made on States
Tor volunteers or militia, beyond the number slrea-
dy sent into Texas, or to General Taylor under
these calls.
The Louisville Legion having been sent forward,
although contrary to the views and wishes Of the de-
Partment, as conveyed in communication to his
exceilency the governor OF Kentucky or the 18th
INST, the President has thought proper to give d.
rectons to have them received and mustered into
service.
You will therefore cause the Legion TO be en-
barked for Point Isabel, to report 10 General Tay-
lor, should it have arrived in New Orleans.
The appointment of General De Buys, as inspec-
tor general OF volunteers which you report in your
letter OF the 10th instant, as having been made by
YOU IS not recognised or confirmed. The Pres-
dent himself has no authority to make similar ap-
Pointments, under existing laws, nor are you au-
thorized TO add TO your own staff by appointments
from civil life. No such appointments will be re-
cognised.
The department has reason to believe that you
have called into service, persons TO be employed
artlzans, &c. Such a measure is unwarranted by
law, and is disapproved.
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant
VIM. L. MARCY.
Breyet Major General EDMUND p GAINES,
Commanding western division, u. s. A.,
New Orleans.
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HEADQUARTERs WESTERN DIVISION
Nau 0rlaans MAJ 81 i21e

New Orleans, May II, 1916.
Sir: have the satisfaction to report to you that
Major General Lewis and the principal general,
held, and staff officers with great part of the field
division of Louisiana militia under his command,
constituting the hest irregular troops ] have ever
inspected since the close Of the war ISl4-'l5 have
offered their services for immediate duty upon the
Rio Grande. ~ D.. ?
l have replied, that would most gladly avail
myself Of their offer if the present operations upon
the Rio Grande we're such to require the descrip-
ton of force of which the first division of the Louis
lana militia is composed-or if had not good rea-
son soon to anticipate service upon theatre, and upon
a scale better adapted TO their Lgionry organization
their past services and their cses 1t is believed that
the infantry and rifemen already with General
Taylor, with such are in march, or nearly pre-
pared to embark for the Rio Grande, are sufficient
to enable him to carry into effect the instructions of
the President soon the general is Joined by a
few regiments of mounted gun men,"
Under these circumstances have been constrain-
ed to decline the present offer Of the first division of
Louisiana volunteers have assured tbem how
ever of my ferven desire to have the benefit of their
cooperation in the anticipated service which few
days may bring about. | alude to the probability
of a war with England, or active operations towards
the city of Mexico with some Indian troubles upon
the northern border of Texas.
With great respect, your ob't servant,
EDMUND P. GAINES,
Major General United States Army
Commanding Western Division.
Hon. WIN. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFlELD, S. c., June 4, 1886.
PUBLIC MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING.
The citizens of Edgefed district disposed to "stis-
tain the government In the vigorous prosecution OF
the war with Mexico" responded to the call in the
last number of the Edgefeld Advertiser, by assem-
bling in mass, in the courthouse; this day, at p
o'clock.
The meeting was organized by the appointment of
Francis IL. Wardlaw, chairman, and Geo. A. Ad-
olson, secretary.
Colonel F. w. Pickens introduced the following
resolutions; which, after discussion, were unani-
mously adopted:
whereas Estate of war exists between Mexico
and the United States " and Congress has passed an
act calling for $4,000 volunteers; and whereas the
President has issued proclamation, exhorting ''all
the good people of the United States to exert them
selves in preserving order, in promoting concord,
in maintaining the authority and efficacy of the
laws, and in supporting and invigoratng all the
measures which may be adopted by the constituted
authorities for obtaining speedy, AUST and hon
orable peace;'
Therefore resolved, That this meeting respond TO
the same, by pledging our hearty and cordial sup
port to every measure that may be deemed neces-
sary to vindcate the honor and defend the rights of
our country.
2. Resolved That the annexation of Texas to the
union Of these States, after her independence had
been achieved for years, and acknowledged by the
most enlightened governments of Europe, and by
our own, afforded no just ground of war Mexico;
and as South Carolina was among the first to urge
and prosecute that xaton, is now her duty to
pledge all her resources in defence of Texas to the
last extremity, if need be-.
s. Resolved, That Mexico having made such init
nations as induced us to send minister to settle
our difficulties without an appeal to arms, and then
having rejected that minister with contumely and
threats it became the duty ofour government to oc-
cupy and defend the extreme frontier as defined
and claimed by Texas, when she was received as an
independent State INTO this confederacy.
A. Resolved, That we rejoice at the success of our
army on the Rio Grande, and we doubt not that
South Carolina will promptly respond to the pres
ent or any future ,requisition which may be made
upon her by the President of the United States to
aid our gallant forces already in the field, in vndi-
eating the rights and honor Of the country.
S. Resolved, That this meeting regard with appro-
baton the efforts made to organize company in
this district, under the requsition for volunteers
and we doubt not they will, in the service, sustain
the spirit and character Of the district.
In the course of the meeting, earnest and able
speeches were delivered by Meosrs. F. w. Pickens,
J. Bauskett, l.. T. Wigfall, B. c. Yancey, W.
Brooks, N. l.. Griffin, p. s. Brooks, M. L. Bon
ham, and ]. Terry.
On motion of MIR. Griffin, it was then
Resolved That the proceedings of the meeting be
published in the gazettes ofthe district
The meeting then adjourned
F. Fl. WARDLAW, Chairman.
GEO. A. ADDISON, Secretary.
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EDMUND p GAINES
E. P. GAINES.
HEApouARrERs, WESTERN DIyIsroN.

NEW URLEANs, May II, 1916.
Sra: take much pleasure in sending you copy
of General Taylor's report Of the 9th instant, an
the result Of two brilliant conflicts with the
Mexican army under General Arista, near Mats-
moras, resulting in a triumph for which the general
merits promotion and old medal, and every officer
under him sword of honor, and every soldier six
months pay.
This decisive victory by few slender corps Of reg
ulars cannot fail to secure the respect of deuded
neighbors, and open the way TO succession OF Fri.
umphs tending to convince the Mexican government
that we know how to vindicate our rights in war
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WAR DEPARTMENT,

May %, Io4b'
SIR Although General Taylor, who alone was
authorized by this department to make acquisitions
Tor such volunteer troops as he might require, did
not embrace the State Of Alabama in his recent
call for such additional aid, have the honor to no.
Iiy your cellency that the call made on you by
MAJOR General Gaines, and which was so promptly
responded to by the patriotic citizens of your State,
has been recognised TO the extent of the number
furnished and sent to Texas.
Tour excelency Is requested TO inform this de-
Partment what number has responded to the call
Very respectfully,
Your obodient servant,
VIM. l.. MARCY,
Secretary Of War.
His Excsllsncy the GovEKSoR or ALasAuA,
Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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,on learning from General Taylor the he
had received confidential not only abstaned from
making any inquiry about them myself but think ala
rot even mention to the ohce Of my staff Tin whose pro-
had spprsed Of the fact that Ne had confidential nsy
lions Convinced that whenever the President sees
81 TO detech Brigade regiment, company, an
Oacer upon fcrst enterprise become, the duty Of all
commanders advised thereof TO abstain from atng
the simple fact Of the being under secret orders
the chances OF success in most secret enterprises are
ls'sened by every communication 10 the service bein
T. p GAINES
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CONGRESSIONAL.
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE SEC
RETARY OF WAR AND GEN. GAINES.
[cosTNuEp.l
War DEPARTMENT,
Washington. September 30. lS45.

WAN
Washington, September 80, lS45.
STA: Your letter Of the 10Th instant has been re-
ceiyed, and Submitted 10 the President. He has d.
rectsd me, in reply, to reterate what was said IN
my communication Of the 25th ultimo in regard to
your motives in making the requisiton on the gov
ernor Of louisiana for State troops, TO be sent To
the army 10 Texas, under the command Of General
Taylor; but after mature consideration Of all You
have offered as justification for your assumption Of
this authority, he cannot satisfy himself that there
were sufficient grounds TO apprehend the existence
Of an emergency for such extraordinary proce-
dure on your part ..
The power which you have exercised could be
rcsorted TO only in cases Of extreme public peril
An error Of judgment, with such motives as the
President has with pleasure conceded to have gov
erned your conduct in this case, cannot be regarded
as "a crime" or offence subjecting the officer to
trial. While, therefore, he does not approve OF
your making the requisiton for troops without his
acknowledgements, with all the information you
appear TO have possessed he would not have deemed
the exigency such as to require similar proceeding
on his par-he does not perceive any necessity for
ordering court-martal for that official act
As the head Of the War Department, ] cannot
withhold an expression Of my regret at finding so
many irrelevant and some excePtionable topics in
troduced into your letter. The intrusion, into an
official despatch of personal matters referring TO
transactions Of past years, and having no percelya-
bic connection with the direct object Of it, which
no specific action is asked for from the department
is, in my judgment, a disregard Of the propriey
which should characterize official communications
and an example Of unwholesome influence upon the
discipline OF the army.
am very far from desiring to lay any undue re-
sretions on the correspondence with this branch OF
the government; but the requirements of military
propriety, not less than the general regulations Of
the army, fix limits which should not be trans
cended.
II any officer thinks he has been injured in his
rights his proper course is TO make direct appeal
for redress; if he has matter Of charge against an
other let him make direct appeal for redress; if he
has matter of charge against another, let him make
his specifications and call for proceeding in the
way designated by regulations and military usage
Complaints and charges presented in this manner
will receive proper attention Unless with reference
to such results they should not, in any form, and
certainly not by incidental and indefinite illusions,
be Incorporated into the ordinary correspondence
with tbs department. In this view of the subject,
cannot but regard not only your letter Of the 10th
instant but others Of previous dates, as exception
able.
WIN L. MARCY,
Secretary Of War
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