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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
FROM MEXICO.

The Galveston News relates the follow
ing of the desisiye battle of the Sth;
"fthe battle commenced by heavy can
nonading on both sides. Gen. Taylor, in
passing his lines, uccosted Capt Mays oi
the Cd dragons, and told him-'your reg.
iment has never done anything yet---,you
must take that battery He said nothing,
but turned to the command and said-'we
must take that battery-follow!' He made
charge with three companies-at least
theremainder ofthree companies-support-
ed by the 9th and 9th regiments Of infan-
try. They cleared the breast work, rode
over the battery, wheeled and came thro'
the ehemy's line, whilst the fire of the in
fantry was so deadly in its effects as to car
ry oil before it.
Capt. Mays made a cut at an officer as
he esacharged through. On his return he
found him standing between the wheels of
a cannon, fighting like hero. He order
ed him to surrender. He was asked if he
was an officer. Capt. Mays answered in
the affirmative, when he presented his
sword" You receive Gen. Vega as pris-
oner Of war" Capt. Mays gave him in
charge Of one Of his sergeants, who had
lostlis horse in the charge, ordering him
to conduct him to Gen. Taylor out of the
line.
In this charge, Capt. Gage, brave and
gallant officer fell. A complete panic en-
sued on the part Of the enemy, and they
fled I'M every direction, many being drown
ed in attempting to cross the river.
"Eight pieces of artillery fell into our
hands, and innumerable quantities of small
arms, munitions, baggage, camp equip.
page, military chest containing large
quantity of gold, Gen. Arista's carriage
baggage, port folio with all his official cor
respondence with the the Government
with full plans Of the campaign, and in
structions from the Mexican Government
authorizing him to send Gen. Taylor ant
his army, when taken prisoners, to the cit,
of Mexico; to treat Gen. Taylor and hi
officers with such care and attention as be
comes the rnagnanimity Of the great Mex
ican nation. Four or five hundred head o
mules, &C., with a large number Of stand:
ofcolors.
The plan of the campaign and the in
structions from his Government ordered
him to take possession of Point Isabel, this
was to be the brief act of hostility, he wa.
to fortify it as strongly as possible. HI
was likewise ordered to take possession O
the mouth of the river and fortify it at once
Some 400 Mexicans were buried at the
last accounts, but doubtless hundreds lie
dead among the chapparral.
Capt. Mays attack is spoken of as being
one' of those splendid efforts which would
have adorned the brightest feathers of the
plume Of Murat. 1t cost him lS horses with
few of the gallant riders. 49,
The victory, says the Extra from which
wecopy, entirely belongs to the U. S. Ar
my. No volunteers having arrived in time
to share in the honors of the day. 1t will
convince our country that West Point of
fords the material of exhibiting the courage
and bravery of American soldiers.
trust we shall have no more of dis
mounting our gallant Dragons, the affair
of the 9th inst. shows them to bc the arte-
ries of our defence.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
A Rarefaced FalsehaOd.

The tory editor of the organ ofthe fede'
raj party ofthis county, in speaking Of the
Roorback handbills issued from that Office,
burlesquing the idea of calling upon yolun,
teers to defend their country, ,says:-"In fact
we supposed it came from the Sentinel Of
fice."
The scamp cannot be so profoundly ig.
norant as MOTTO know that part of the
type employed in printing this bill is the
same as that used in the head Of his own
bright dog-"Star." With the exception OF
the type used in the body ofthe bill, we have
not letter in our office like those used in it..
A mere tyro in printing Office: could not
but know where job was done which
bears as strikingly the ear marks as does
that one.
But he asserts that neither Of the publish
ers sof that paper knew anything Of the
matter! II is not uncommon for that sink
of iniquity to give birth to parentless issues.
They have an establishment that sets itself
in operation, and bills are issued from it
and circulated into the remotest corners Of
the county without the knowledge Of q
living being! '' -
Didn't know anything about it! Tell
that tale in crowds where your propensity
is not known. it wont 90 down here.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
HEAD QUARrERs, ARMY OF Occu1ATieE,
Camp ut Resaca dc la Palma,
lOP. M. Nav o. l840.

SIR:-I have the honor to report that !,
marched with the min body Of the army
at 2 o'clock today having previously
thrown forward body oflight infantry in.
to the forest, which covers the Matamoras
road. When near the spot where am
now encamped, my advance discovered
that ravine crossing the road had beea
occupied by the enemy with artillery. l
Immediately ordered a battery Of fold A..
tillery to sweep the position, fianking and
sustaining it by the Sd, 18th, and 9Th resi.
ments. deployed as skirmishers TO tho right
and left. A heavy FIRE Of artillery and of
musketry was kept up for some time, until
finally the enemy batteries were carried in
succession by squadron Outrageous and tho
regiments Of infantry that were on the
ground. He was soon driven from his po.
sition, and pursued by squadron Of dra.
goons, battalion Of artillery, I'd infantry
and light battery, to the river Oursvjc-
tory has been complete. Eight pieces of
artillery, with great quantity Of ammu.
nition, three standards, and some ono hum:
dred prisoners have been taken; among the
latter Con In Vega. and several 9otherof.
fcers. One General il understood 10 have
been killed. Tho enemy has recrossed The
river, and am sure will not again unolsG
us on this bank. = d9ifi8 II e9n,It ont 4o
The loss Of the enemy in killed hes bssa
most severe. Our own has been very
heavy, and l deeply regret to report that
Lieut.. Ing, I'd dragons, Lieut.. Cochran,
4th infantry, and Lieut. Chadburne, eth in.
fantry, were killed on the field. N Liest.
Col. Payne, 4th artillery, Lieut.. Col. No.
lntosh, Lieut.. Dobbins, Sd infantry, CAps.
Heoe, and Lieut.. Fowler, 5th infantry.
and Capt. Montgomery, iLieus GATES,
Selden, McClay, Burbank, and Jordan, ssh
infantry, were wounded. The extent of
our loss in killed and wounded 10 not w.
ascertained, and ID reserved for more %.
tailed report aoy eaf ,'tIsGs3 iaagiab
The affair Of today may be regarded e
q proper supplement Ia the oaunonads Of
yesterday; and two taken together. sxhibis
the coolness and gallantry iofiour officers
and men in the most fasorahle light. All
have done their duty, and done Ii nobly. It
will be my pride, in more circumasantial
report of both, actions, to dwell upon par.
ticular instances Of individual distinction
4 1t affords me peculiar pleasure tot report
that the field work opposite Matanosaehas
sustained itself handsomely during 10 .osss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

CAMPAIGN PApER.-We have received
the first number Of the Weekly Ohio Press
for tho campaign. Itisa large sheet, Of
double medium size, and contains large
amount Of valuable reading We hope il
may have on extensive circulation. We
will forward subscriptions for those who de-
sire it. .,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

GFGeneral TAYLOR, who has shown
himself to be judicious and brave officer
has been promoted to the Office Of Brevet
Major General. He was nominated by
the President and the nomination promptly
confirmed by the Senate,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

O. We shall endeavor TO publish the
speech of Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS, Of
Illinois, in vindication Of the rights of the
United States to the Territory to the Rio
Grande, in our next number. 1t was moi
received until too much of our paper was in
type to admit Of its publication this week.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

VOLUNTEERS FROM PoRTAGE.-A Mus
ter ofthe only organized Regiments ofthis
Bridade was held at Brimfeld on Monday
last. On call for Volunteers, FORTY
SIX men came forward and offered their
services to defend their country and its in
stitutions against the aggressions Of the
mongrel and imbecile Spaniards. a-..,..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

o. The British Press in Canada and
New Brunswick rejoice over the murder
Of our soldiers by the Mexicans on the Rio
Grand. .--Erchange paper.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

W Our acknowledgements are due 70
the accommodating editors Of the States
man and Press for numerous Extras con.
tanning the news from the seat Of war.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
MARION DEMocRArrc M,Rnon.-a

MARION DEMOCRATIC MlRRoR.--Mr
R. A. KNAPP who has formerly published
this excellent and faithful expositor of Dem
ocratic doctrine has disposed Of the paper
to Mr.. J. B. DuMBLE, who we understand
is q young man Of fine talents and excel
lent principles. We wish him much sue
cess. ar "s" .1.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

GFHoN. WILLIAM ALLEN, will please
accept our thanks for valuable public Doc
uments. i t. a ,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

you had on hand when the concern gave
up the ghost?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

GPThe Court Of Common Pleas com.
mencod its session, in this place yesterday.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
HEAD QUAATERs,A ARMY OF OccyrArroS, Z
Camp at Polo .alto, Tsras, NAV Ok

AAEAD ADNkUAhTEkS,h hNMx OFOCCUkATIONt
Camp at Polo alto, Ttras. May S.<S
S1R:--I have the honor 10 report thas I
was met near this place yesterday, on my
march from Point Isabel, by the Mexican
forces, and after an action of about FIVE
hours, dislodged them from their position,
and encamped upon the field. Our aTtillsl
ry, consisting Of two ls.pounders- and two
light batteries was the arm chiefly engag.
ed, and to the excellent manner in which it
was manGuvred and served, is our success
mainly due. a.sa e. a.ss.a baA
The strength Of the enemy is believed 70
have been about six thousand men, with
seven pieces Of artillery, and eight hun.
dred cavalry. His loss is probably ut least
one hundred killed. Our strength did not
exceed, all told, twenty-thrse hundred,
while our loss was comparatively trifing--.
four men killed, three officers and thirty.
seven men wounded several Of the latter
mortally. regret to say that Maj. Ring
gold, Sd artillery, and Capt. Page, 4th in.
tantry, are severely wounded, and kisut.
Luther, slightly SO. +.' .
The enemy has fallen back, and it 10 be-
leved has repassed the river. have I'd.
vanced parties now thrown forward in hn
direction, and shall move the main body
Immediately. .,'-.. ~-apa .,.@+ y.
In the haste Of this report, I can only.
say that the officers and men behaved In
the most admirable manner throughout sh%
action. l shall have the pleasure Of maxi
ing more detailed report when those Of the.
different commanders shall be.received- =. =
Iam, sir, very respectfully. goe. aaz
Your obedient servant, t. a.,.
.....-,r z. TAYLOR, aa.. i,ss,
Brevet Brig. Gen., U. 8. A., commanding.
The ADJUrANr GENERAL, U. 8. A., "
Washington, D. c. .,....q "a a.,.g
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
From the wa'hinsten Union. May ss.h.
Official Dispatches.

HEAD QUARrERs,A ARMY or OCCUPATION. )
Point Isabel, Texas, May Z, 1885.
SrR:-I respectfully report that I shall
march this day with the main body Of tho
army, to open n communication with Ma.
| jor Brown, and throw forward supplies Of
ordnance and provisions. If the enemy,
oppose my march, in whatever force, !
shall fight him. Occasional guns are
heard in the direction Of Motamoras, show.
ing that every thing is right in that quarter.
Yesterday the recruits under Lieut. Nc
Phail arrived here..' After filing up tho
companies Of the permanent garrison, [ A.
lst arty. and 9. 4th arty.,l the remainder
of the detachment, with its officers, was
placed under Major Munroe's orders 10 ~
sist in the defence Of the depot. The men
are yet too raw to take the field, though
efficient for garrison defence. They will
be permanently assigned as soon as pras-
ticable.
The four companies Of the first infsntry
ore hourly expected, and will be . season.
able Reinforcement. Theirst shipment Of
volunteers from New Orleans. may ,alse
soon be looked for. g Their arrivel will
enable me to open the river and free cur
communications. ,-. '>>'' '''''S ~.
| am, sir, very respectfully, your ebe-
dent servant, e 4. TAYLOR, .s
Brevet Brig'r Gen, y. A. Cong.
The ADJUrANT GENxklL Of the army, |
Washington, d. G. -...I
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

GF The tory press are endeavoring to
craw-fsh from the very uncomfortable po-
sition in which they find themselves placed
in relation to the Mexican wpr. They at.
tempt to excuse the vote Of the doomed IA
of their members in Congress who voted a.
gainst the bill for appropriations and troops,
by saying that every one Of them would
have voted for the bill but for the fatal pre-
amble ''which declares that war exists by
the acts of Mexico" Now, we under
stand that the Member from this district
wrote letter home to the editor of the blue.
light, long before a blow had been struck
by either party, asking to be advised as to
the manner in which he should display his
moral courage, providing bill should
be introduced for the raising of troops and
appropriation of money. The constituent
cy of the member would, doubtless be much
gratifed to have perusal ofthe document.
Shall they have it?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

Ho FOR Mexico! VoLuNrEERs!-At a
meeting of a company of Cavalry belong
ing to the squadron commanded by 1t. Col.
LUcIUs V. BIERcE, ut Middlebury, Sum.
NIT County, on the first day Of juno, TWEEN.
ty-seven out of thirty present, Volunteered
for the War. ta. l. ae.
The balance Of the squadron meet on
Thursday of this week, when it is believed
the same unanimity will be found.
'OUR COUNTRY, RIGHT OR WRONG il
their motto. ea 4
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
AMERICAN HousE.--We would call the

AMERICAN HoUsK.-We would call the
attention Of our readers TO the advertise
ment of the american House," kept by
Mr.. T. E. BoTsFoRD, at Hudson, Summit
county, Ohio. Mr. B. was formerly from
this place but recently from Akron and is
we'll known to most Of our citizens. We
would earnestly recommend, all those who
would s'live while they live" to call upon
Mr.. BorsFoRD upon visiting Hudson, who
together with his pleasant and agreeable
family we feel confident will spare no pains
to render their stay pleasant and agreeable.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03

o. We understand that a destructive
fire occurred in Warren, on Monday night
last, which consumed tho greater part Of
the business portion of the town. We
have not learned the particulars in relation
to the fire or the amount of the loss. The
Printing Offices of the iTrumbull Demo-
crat, and Liberty Herald, it is said are
both destroyed, together with large mum.
Der of stores and other buildings.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

TNHE subscriber would inform the public that he
l. continues the Manufacture of Hats and Caps,
at his old stand, No. 80 Main street, between
Chestnut ard Pine, where he is always supplied
with full stock Of the various kinds of goods
in use, in his line. All the latest improvements
in the trade have been adopted by him, and neither
pains nor expense will be spared to make his hats
equal IN durability and beauty, to any manufactured
either east or west of the mountains.
BY an arrangement which he has made at much
expense he will produce the New York Spring and
Fall fashions simultaneous with their production
in that city, thus enabling the fashionable custom
to supply themselves month earlier than hereto
fore.
Doing exclusively cash business, the good Gus
toner is no. taxed with the delinquency of the bad;
and selling for ONE PRICE only, the customer is
saved much time and trouble.
Orders for single hats or caps, specifying the
circumference of the head, promptly attended to.
Each and every hat is guaranteed to be all that 1t is
represented in selling, and the subscriber will be
responsible for any deficiency either in the color
wear. JOHN MCNEIL.
No. 80 Main ST., st. Louis, No.
May 9th, 1916.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22
JUDGE JOHN p. MORRIS, Esq.

JUDJG JO1N /. MCNhiD, CoNS.
The County Court of Howard county be.
ing in session on Friday 9TH Of August, inn
mediateIy adjourned upon the anounciation
Of the melancholy intelligence of the death
OF John Z. Morris, Esq. former member
OF the court, and citizen OF the county.
WHERkupoN, Mr.. G. F. JACKSON arose,
and spoke IN an appropriate, feeling, and
eloquent manner OF the public and private
life Of Judge MoRRts, and before he sat
down, submitted the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adop-
ted, and by the court subsequently ordered
to be entered on the minutes, and a copy
thereof certified 10 The family Of The deceass
ed.
WnrREAs, intelligence has been received
O! the death OF ions P. MoRRls, Esq. who
died in the state of Texas, on the day Of
June, 1916, whittier he had gone in the
hope of improving and restoring his health,
therefore,
/. Resolved, By the assembled citizens os
Howard county, who have known him long
and well, that while we acknowledge the
duty OF a cheerful aCquiescence in the de-
crees OF Providence, we nevertheless feel
sensibIy and painfully the loss OF our late
neighbor aud iI.end, who possessed the hu-
man virtues in degree so high as TO rem
der his death a common and deep affection.
2. keS0Irca, that We sympathse with his
Immediate family and friends, and cheerful.
ly extend our sympathy and coincidence, in
his their extremity of distress.
3. Resolrea, That a copy Of these pro-
ceadings be furnished to the editors Of the
ciierent papers in this county for publica.
ton.
VIM. BOTTS, Chm'n.
L. S. EDrHs, Sec'y.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22
CALIFORNIA.

The Independence Exposi,or SAYS, we
received letter this week from friend in
California, under date Of March Gath, 1916.
The writer dose not seem 10 be as we'll
pleased with California, as fancy had pain.
ted II to him before reaching that celebra-
ted country.
He says she Travelled over much rugged
and rough country TO get here. Here, how
ever, the planes are very bad and the whole
country liable at times TO over!1ows. This
is the case in the valley which Includes the
S tcramento and ST. Wankeen. These
streams unite before entering the Bay OF St.
Francisco. There is no timber scarcely on
either stream until You get 10 their tribu-
laries on the planes. You can at all tlmes
S tlocks Of wild horses, cattle &c. &C.
Upper California has. in my opinion. been
greatly overrated, particularly in Hastings
book. The climate here is mild, although
we had ice TWO inches thick here this wiz
ter.
We have no government here.--ohe rev.
oulion follows another in quick succession,
but We hope for better day, when like
Texas, California will be free. There are
a great many things stated By Hastings in
MS book on California, which cannot be
found here. Ills book, SO tar as descrir-
non of the country is concerned, is, an i'm.
position.
There were fit,y.four wagons in the emf
grafton to California last fall. Many Of
the emigranls are dissatisfied, however, and
speak OF going 10 Oregon as soon as they
can make the necessary arrangement &c.
~ c Palmyra Courier says, the long drought
has well nigh ruined the corn crops in this
section. A few weeks ago, they presented
d promising appearance, but now they are
pearched and wilhered, little or none hav-
ing come TO perfection. Many express the
opinion that their corn will not be worth
gathering. For five or six weeks we have
mad no rain to thioughly wet the ground.
We fear much for the health OF the country,
if this state OF things should continue much
longer.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

The BLIsD GiANr.-We believe it wa, John
Randolph who gave to Pennsylvania the sobr.
quet the "blnd giant" How richly she de-
serves i. is evidenced by numerous and recent
facts. Her strength and blindness were both re-
quired for the election Of Mr.. Polk. The South.
ern loco focos seem to use her for their diversion
when they are merry, and for their prof, when
bent on businessr In 1914 they were all love
for Pennsylvania, and told the blind Dutchmsn
he must vote for Polk 10 save the tariff. In
1916 they laugh in his face, and tell him he
must have known by all the acts OF Mr.. Po!k's
life. that he was opposed to the tariff and hated
protection, and that the Duichmans vote in his
favor was an appreciation Of his previous course.
Being in power, they are now in their merry
mood. Pinsbursh Americau.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22
Dr. h. Easterly & Go.

No. rs Chestnut Street, 50. Louis, No.,
Wholesale and retail dealers in all valuable
Family Medicines, and by special appointment OF
the proprietors, the only authorized agents in
st. Louis, and general agents for the Western
States and Territories for the following justly pop.
uar remedies:
Buchun's Hungarian Balsam of Life;
Dr.. Swayne's com. syrup Of Wild Cherry;
Thomson's com. syr. of Tar and Wood Naptha;
Dalley's Magical Pain Extractor;
Jew David or Hebrew Plaster;
Detterer' Magic Hair Oil;
Dr. Halsted's Magnetic remedies;
DR.. Aliens Dyspeptic compound;
DR.. Upham's Vegetable Pile Electuary;
Dr. Smiths Indian veg. [sugar coated[ Pills;
Vegetable Persian Pills;
Morrson's Universal Hygean Pills;
Bowers Infant Cordial; Bartine's Lotion;
Allebasi's Family Medicines, the blk salve;
do. Health Pills and Tooth ache drops;
do. Poor Mans Plaster;
Spencer's Tonic Bitters;
Bakers Diarrhpa Specific;
DR.. Watson's Fever and Ague Pills;
Wynkoop's Tonic mixture for fever and ague;
Hemley's Worm Syrup, Ok Marrow;
Dr.. Beeker's Eye Balsam;
DR.. McLanes Worm Specific;
Sherman's Medcated Toilet soap;
Nerve and Bone Imminent;
DR.. Lemuel Warren's Tooth Powders;
McAlister's Al-healing Ointment;
now before the public, can be had wholesale and
retail, at this family medical depot, No. rs Ches-
nut ST., St. Louis.
Country Merchants, City and Country Drug
gists and dealers in medicines are invited to call
and examine our prices. They will be sold 10 per
cent. less than they can be had elsewhere in The
city. [St. Louis, June 10Th, 1916. l5-ly
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22
FROM TIE FAR WEST.-Progress o.
Oregon.
Ertr0ct Of q letter fl ON Oregon city, Fedrus
0lnI z. lGlR.

oregon.
Ertract Of q letter Fl ON Oregon city, Fe5rus
arg II, 1916.
81 have the pleasure 10 acknowledge the
receipt OF your esteemed favor OF 18th
April last, by Mr.. Ogden, and was happy
10 hear from you, and to see by Captain
Wilkes's work that the little attentions
which it was our good fortune to have in
our power, and Our pleasing duty to show
him and the officers OF the expedition. and
to which they were fully entitled, land TO
more ii IN our power TO do more,) has been
mentioned in a manner most gratifying 10
our feelings.
"Since we had the pleasure oil seeing you,
this country has undergone great change.
The population is now about seven thou.
sand, and have been all very industrious
aud quiet, which attribute in a grea, mea-
sure to their no. having ardent spirits; but
am sorry to say that, in spite OF the law
passed against its introduction and manus
f,cture by the organization, it is said that
some will attempt to distil whiskey; but
most certainly the great majority Of the
community are opposed to its introduction.
III have now here two saw.mills and q
grIst mill, with three run of stones, and a
bariey.mIil, which will bear comparison
with most Mills and all we want now is a
sale for our flour, and which ! think we
could afford to supply your naval squadron
IN thu Pacific, fully cheaper than it costs
' GU TO send it round Cape Horn, and which
would be great benefit TO the country.
JOHN MLAUGHLlN."