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Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10
Gen. TayIor's Testimony.

| The Union Of the 2Ist contains a portion, oc
cuPyng about one page, of the official dispatches Of
General Taylor and other officers, detailing the par
ticulars OF the battle Monterey to the war depart
ment. The facts have already generally been given
to the public, yet nevertheless these details are inter-
esting In General Taylor's despatch, dated Oct. g.
he reiterates his obligations to Gen. Butler, expressed
in former despatch. He says-
take pleasure in bringing to the notice Of the
government the good conduct of the troops both
ulars and volunteers, which has been conspicuous
throughout the operations. proud to bear testi-
mony to their GOODNESS and constancy in battle and
the cheerfuness with which they have submitted to
exposure and privaton. To the general officers COM
handing divsions-Major Generals Butler and Hen-
derson, and Higadier Generals Twiggs and Worth
must express my obligations for the efficient aid
which they have rendered in their respective COM
mands. / was unfortunately deprived, early on the
2lst, Of the valuable services of Major General But
Ter, who disabled by wound received in the
tack on the city. Major General Henderson, COM
manding the Texas volunteers, has given import
ant aid In the organization of his command, and its
subsequent operations. Brigader General Twiggs
rendered important services with his DIVISION and,
the second in command after Major General Butler
was disabled Brigadier General Worth was entrust-
cd with important detachment. which rendered his
operations independent of my own Those operations
were conducted with ability, and crowned with
plete success.
As to the strength of the enemy, and the loss on
our side, Gen. Butler says
''Upon occupying the city, it was discovered to be
of great strength in ITSELF and TO have its approaches
carefully and strongly fortified. The and works
were armed with forty-two pieces of cannon, well
supplied with ammunition, and manned with force
of least 1000 troops of the line, and from 1000
to 5000 irregulars. The force under my orders be-
fore Monterey, exhibited by the accompanying re-
turn. was 425 officers and $500 men, Our artillery
consisted of 10 inch mortar, two 4-pounder how
zers, and four light field batteries of four guns each
the mortar being the only piece suitable to the ope-
rations of "a siege.
"0ur loss is twelve officers and one hundred and
eight killed; thirty-one officers and three hun
dred and thirty-seven wounded. That of the
enemy is not known, but is believed considerably to
exceed our own"
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0TThe anti-slavery newspaper to be printed at
Washington, entitled the National Era,'' is to be
edited by g. BAILEY r., formerly of the Cincinnati
Herald and Phianthropist) assisted by A. A PHELPS
and ]. G. WHITTIER. These are Of great ability
and talents, and we have no doubt VIII make some
noise in the world, though doubt very much wheth
er they will accomplish much good by the means pro-
posed. MIR. Bailey will receive subscriptions at Gin
cinnati till ist January next
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

MAIL TO AND FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.-The larg-
est mails probably made up and received in the
United States, are those between New Orleans and
the seat of war. The mail received here after the
capture of Monterey, contained 14,000 letters, and
the ordinary mail ranges from 5000 to 5000. The
mails dispatched hence to the Rio Grande are equally
large.-N O.. Bulletin.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

The CAMDEN DEMocRAT.-Our old friend, CHARLES
ID. HINELINE, formerly Of the New Albany Democrat,
has 60 come up" in Camden, N. j.. as the publisher
of 50 The Camden Democrat" Charley is in the very
State where he is needed, and have no doubt will
lay the lash with good effect We wish him great
prosperity, for he will surely deserve it. He says
We send copy of our paper to a number Of our
old friends in Indiana and elsewhere with the fatter-
ing hope that they wall honor with their patronage
at least for gear We should feel highly lattered
to the names of some of the noble of Demo
cratic Indiana upon subscription book. Whose
name shall first be registered! Wen promise you q
good return for your TWO DOLLARS. So come on"
We hope our friends who able will give Charley
ga lh," he suggests. They will not regret it, for
his paper is lcorth its price.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10
Hon. J. Y. MASON,
: Secretary Of the Nary. Washington.

SrAMPEDE.-Thei 1900 mules belonging to the
United States, that have been for time about two
miles above this city, have made regular stampede,
and breaking through their ncosure have scattered
in every direction up and down the and into the
swamp A gentleman, who is our informant, and
saw the rush, says il was the most magnificent sight
he witnessed, they dashed off in full speed
~ o. Com. Bul., Non IA.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

new paper just established at Connersville by WIN.
A. HoTcHKIss. 1t is handsomely printed, ably edited
and well got up in every respect 1t cannot fail to do
geod service to the cause of The people, for which it
declares itself with energy and spirit which we
consider admirable. Let friends in that quarter
see to it that such paper flags not for want of a
liberal and whole-heared support.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF TRooPs.-We understand
that 600 Of the new mounted Rife Regiment are
hourly expected here by the way of the river and will
be Immediately embarked for the Rio Grande. This
is the regiment commanded by Col. P. F. Smith, and
we learn they are one of the finest body of ever
embodied. They baye been recruited principally in
the mountains of Virginia and Ohio, and not man
among them is over 30 years.-ib.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

A difficulty has occurred between the American
Minister at Constantinppe and the Ottoman Porte.
Catholic Armenian priest was seized at Pera and
taken board an Austrian Corvette to be conducted
to Trieste The priest escaped at SMYRNA and found
a refuge with an American Missionary. The Aus
trian authorities demanded him of the American
Minister, who justified the missionary. The Porte
then interfered and claimed the fugitive but he was
on his way Boston. 1t is said the Porte viii de-
mand him of our Government.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

FLETcHERs PILLs.-We have on hand consign-
nent of these excellent pills, and far have
noted THEN operation and success they have succeeded
admirably. Several have tried them, to whom we
will refer, and as further trials made, shall
report. See advertisements
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

FEDERAL TEsrIMoNY-The "Boston Courier. is
of the very few federal papers that exhibit
some feelings of patriotism. A correspondent of the
Daily Advertiser another federal paper of the
city, over the signature of TO- criticzes with some
severity, the policy adopted by our government, in
conducting the war in Mexico, and recommends the
immediate Withdrawal of our forces from the route
by Monterey. The writer in the "Courier" replies,
and observes:
"As respects the rapidity of General Taylor's
movements, TO does not appreciate the extent OF
General Taylor's supplies and wagons. When first
instructed to move from Matamoras, he destitute
Of steamers embarrassed by 5000 raw volunteers for
six months, and provided with more mules and
wagons than were sufficient TO keep open the route
from the Brazos to Matamoras. All this is now
changed. fleet of steamers has been placed on the
Rio Grande; vast supply of stores, mules and wag-
ons accumulated at Camargo and Cerralvo, &c.
As respects the origin of the war, there may well
be difference of opinion and the movement of Gen.
Gaines, in despaching the Louisiana volunteers,
no doubt much of vagary as his late prospectus
for coast defence In other particulars IT must be
conceded the war has been conducted with remarka-
BILE rapidity and success Between June 1st and Oc-
tober lst in the brief space of four months, armies
Of 10000 men have been raised, disciplined, and
transported from eight hundred to Thousand miles.
The enemy has been kept In constant state of alarm
in every quarter.
"Neio Merico, New Leon, and California, on the
Paciic-regions larger than Spain or France-are
actually subdued, and the ports both sides block
aded The enemy, defeated in three battles, stripped
of the principal part of their artillery and munitions
of war, cut off from foreign supplies and
and dshearened by defeats, soon to be placed be-
tween two armies, either of which, alone, is compe-
tent to meet any force they can raise, and when
united will be within ten days march of their capi-
tal Before sixty days have elapsed 1t may well be
predicted, the Mexicans will hold no post north of
line drawn from Tampico through st. Luis TO ST.
Bias.
''The question for the next Congress will doubtless
be, how to stay Gen. Taylor's further progress. Al
all events, territory sufficient to pay the costs of the
war and our six million claims, will be in our pos
session. few weeks win determine whether these
scenes or those of '76' are nearest the mark"
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

THAT SSUFF.-We acknowledge the receipt of a
pound of the best snuff in Indiana, from friend
Wm. i. Ross of Logansport, who procured the same
of Dr. Jeroloman of that place. Our box is always
ut the service of friends, who insert the tips
of their digits and regale their olfactores
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

MAzATLAN, Oct. 13, 1846.-The United States ship
Cyane has burned Mexican vessel in the harbor OF
Guaymas, and afterwards bombarded the town. She
has returned to Mazatlan, and with the Warren is
bockading that port. On the arrival of the Commo-
dore, an attack on it is expected
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

MAGNETIC TELEeRAPH.--It is stated that new M
vention has recently been made, by which the writing
process is rendered plain and simple K understood
to operate so as make the impression OF every let
ter perfectly distinct upon the paper This OF course
win do away with the characters to represent the
.lobabet. We had an idea of the kind in our own
mind< from the moment we the Telegraph IN ope-
ration If it can be made practicable, it will add to
the value of the Telegraph.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

"THE PERU HERALD" is the title Of new paper
just started Peru Miami County, by JOHN H. ScorT.
1t is well got up and seems to be judicousy edited.
We wish it success
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10
ID. Mcguire, l sscre,.,;ss
j. c. Yohn,

EDITORIAL DINNER AND CoNvENTIoN.-Arrange-
meuts have been made with Mr.. BLAcKLEDGE, to pre-.
pare a dinner for all the Editors who may be in the
city on next Wednesday. JOHN B. DrLLoN, Esq,
will deliver an address the evening OF the same
day. The place which it will be delivered, will be
announced hereafter and the public will be invited tc
attend.-.Journdl.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

can Government has sent to Havana three hundred
letters of marque, with naturalization papers confer
ring the rights and privileges of Mexican citizens
upon all who would sail under them.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0-A new counterfeit is described in the Cincinna-
ii Chronicle as follows: los, spurious plate, letter
A. vignet,c. Steamboat and two Ships Portrait of
Daniel Webster on the right w. Christy, Cashier {;
c. H. Shinnez, President
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

INDIANAPOLIS LYcEUM.-Arrangement have been
made cnsuring the delivery of course of Lectures
before this institution, the present winter. Several
literary gentlemen of well known ability, have con-
sented to this duty. The first lecture will be
delivered on Friday, the I1th inst, by the Rev. H.
W REEcHER--.IOnrn1L
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

ora letter from London, October 10, says: : 2
Whispers nboutas to the eocentrtcitses of the
Queen That the public will be studiousy kept in the
dark on such subject, there be no doubt; but,
truth leaks out days in a wonderful manner,
aud from what hear, | am myself inclined to think
that the English have grounds for uneasiness.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0rrIt is said that the fope of Rome, one OF tPe y
most esmable men of the age intends to substitute
Imprisonment for life for the punishment of DEATH Sc
far as his civil authority extends Every day is this
good and great man oversurning some hoary abuse
Nav God aid and sustain him in his course
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0e7-The St. Louis Union of Nov. 30th says, that
company G. Of mounted rifemen, commanded by Capt.
Simonson, and numbering rs men, embarked on the
evening previous for New Orleans on board the
steamer Champlain.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

The GREAT BRTAN-Captain Hosken is ruineds
Not only have the underwriters refused 10 pay the
insurance that unfortunate vessel, but resolution
TO insure no ocean steamer. which may be placed
under the command of Capt. Hosken has been passed
By the underwriters at Lloyds. and communicated TO
the Great Western company.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0-It stated that eleven Of the fishing vessels OF
larblehead. Mass. have been lost at sea- during the
present season, with 65 men and boys. The crews
of these vessels have left As widows and l53 childen
aud their state Of desituion and fstresr s extreme
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

DECEASED VoLuNTEERs.--The following list of per-
sons who died at the Hospital at Matamoras, should
have been added the list given in last: w. H.
Craiger, James w. Foster, Alfred Cox, David Hawk,
companies not recollected
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

MIcHrcAN.-Fn returns have been received. In
the Senate there are nineteen Democrats and three
Wings in the House, ifty-one Democrats and fifteen
Wings The democratic majority in the State, three
thousand four hundred The Lake State is firm and
true.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

e1-It is said that the steamer Great Western
brought out to this country about Sl5o0oo in gold
and the Acadia at Boston is said to have brought an
equal amount. The balance of trade is now decidedly
our favor, and it must be made up in hard money
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

The following gentlemen were admitted to practice
in the Supreme Court at the present term. W. Stew
art, J. M. Wallace, w. Wallace J. Z. Blythe, O. S
Hamilton, H. c. Newcomb.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

Mrs Catron, the eldest daughter Of Charles Car
ron, of Carrolltoa and relict of the late Richard
Catron, Esq, died Baltimore the 18th inst. at
tie residence of her son-in-lsw, Mr.. McTavsh, tho
British CONSUL She leaves many children, among
whom is the Marchioness of Wellesley
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

0rrThe Hon. George E. Badger has been elected
by the Legislature of the State of North Carolina 10
be Senator Of the United States, to fill the vacancy
in the Senate, occasioned by the Resignation of Mr.
HAYWOOD.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

"MExIco AND YUcATAN."-This is the title Of
one of the most miserable catch-pennys it has been
our lot to meet with in long time. being mere ex-
tract from an old Connecticut pedars work, done up
anew to gull the people, copy has been sent to US,
which we shall return, with request that the pub
fishers, when they send such trash US again, will
at least pay the postage Sixty postage on an
article not worth cent, is cutting it little too
fat. We return the compliment by returning it.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

The MAiLs on THE WABAsH.-Why cannot the
people on the Wabash make an immediate and united
effort to procure Daily Ma through that valley,
at least from Evansville TO Terre Hautei We are
satisfied that they get it, if they will only make
a bold push at once and all together. daily mail
is needed for the public accommodation and the pro-
ceeds of the route VIII justify the Department in cs-
tablishng it. These reasons enough for its eslab
lishment The tri-weekly mail frorp Terre Haute to
Evansville is now carried, we are told, at lower
cost than on any route in the country-about 800.
and daily line woAd cost but little Let US
have it, then. At the least the mail should be car
ried daily from Terre Haute TO Evansville.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

To Correspondents,

washington We as you desire at pre-
'na state Should we learn Of any inquiry, you shall be
iminediaiely advised
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

New CAMP EQUiPAeE.-Some improvements in the
articles of camp equpage have been made by Capt.
Thistle, part of which have been adopted by Gov
ernment, and will add to the comfort of soldiers.
The correspondent of the Journal of Commerce de-
scribes them as follows
had the pleasure to-day the very noa compact
and serycable camp equpage made for General Taylor,
under the direction Of Capt. Thistle.
II is contained in two leather cases. and easily be
carried by two men. The cooking utensils and complete
dinner breakfast and supper set for hundred persons,
contained in this compass. The cooking apPa-
is Of timed copper. The other articles plated
The Generals set of castoTs curiosity. They
might be rolled about any direction, with perfect safety
and appear to be bombproOf Every article is made with
view to hard. rough, and ready service.
The camp equpsge for the soldiers is also very great
improvement upon any thing Of the before known
in small leather which buckles like haver-
sack his back is contained the complete cooking and
eating apparatus for 20 men,-a made with view to
endure hard service.
These improvements were the invention of Captain
Thistle and introduced by the order Of the Government
also looked at his Ambuiafers which he is making for
the conveyance of the sick and wounded They are large
wagons. very high wheels high des and iron poles Tor
awnings, with shafts before aud behind, 10 be drawn
either way. They easy Of motion as a cradle. But
the remarkable thing about them is that they in
tended for bridges to be thrown streams not fordabe
Capt Thistle has also invented tenis,-frs
proof and rain proof So delightful they that persons
who them half disposed quit brick and mortar
and become dweers in tents like Arabs and Tartas and
Mexican volunteers.
| But Captain Thistle has got cannon, by aid o.
which he intends TO conquer peace; and truly 1t is
| Christian-like looking weapon. There is thing
to recommend it certainly, viz that it will III
friends from all the cruel accidents which from load
ing through the muzzle II loads the breech but afte
fashion before thought of and most efficient ant
ingenious.
The Captain explained to that besides firing yer,
rapidly. had this advantage II the should press
upon your battery hard, and you be obliged to rer
for while, you need not, be spike your guns yor
Just rake the wedge the breech and the key ant
you walk off with it. The enemy plant your guI
he gets and when you back you will be read
j 10 fire away again.
If Captain Thistle goes on inventing he will rcduc
war to holiday exercise. The gallant Captain is of III
universal Yankee naton and, Of the shrewd an
ingenious men that entertained notion
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10

o1rv'igus's tavern at Logausport was recently in
urcd by FIRE.
Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10
OmcfaI Vote of N. u. on the Constitution
and Negro Suffrage.
l32,497 majority.

lS2,497 majority. l4o,079 maj.
The falling of in the vote since 1874 is about 20,
0O0 Negro suffrage is awfully den.oished-Ohio
Statesman.
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
TElE @ r APHIC.
TIE q II 10.
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TOTAL LOSS OF THE
u. S. BRIG OF WAR ~TRUXTON,"
On the Mexican Coast.
SURRENDER OF HER OFFICERS AND CREW
TO THE MExICANs.
&c. &c. &c.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL, z. M.
A slip from the Mobile Herald, of the 9th inst,
brings intelligence Of the loss OF the U. s. Brig
Truxton. Slips from New Orleans, contain the
same information.
She was lost on the bar of the Turpan river,
100 miles northward of Vera Cruz. The intelli-
gence was brought to the squadron on the 18th
ult., by the brig ofwar st. Mary's.
1t appears that Captain Carpenter, of the Trux-
ton, wishing to get kis vessel near the shore, to
protect some boats while their crews were obtain
ing provisions, employed Scotchman, whom he
had taken out of small Mexican prize to pilot
him, but who, from design, or accident, run him
aground; this was on the 18th inst On the 18th,
with exception of Lieut.. Hunter and a boats
crew, she was abandoned by the officers and men,
sixty in all; who surrendered themselves to the
Mexicans. They were Hospitality received, COM
plimented with ball, and left on the next day,
with guide of four men, for Tampico, about 100
miles further north. Lieut.. Hunter and his boats
crew, put to sea, captured a small Mexican schoo-
ner, and came down the coast to Antonio de LIAR
do. Thus only two officers, Lieuts Bergman and
Hunter, and about twenty men, were saved.
AS soon as the news was received, the steam
frigate Princeton Immediately got under way, and
proc seded to the scene of the disaster But mean
while the Truxton had been completely stripped
and plundered, and her guns thrown overheard
by the Mexicans. After firing the brig, the
Princeton Immediately returned to the squadron.
The following is list Of the vessels now COM
prising the squadron off Vera Cruz; frigates Cum
berland and. Potomac, sloop St. Mary's, steamer
Princeton, brig Somers, schooners Flirt, Petrol,
Bonita and Refer, and store ship Relief
The Falmouth sailed two days previously for
Tampico. The Porpose was.of Alvarado, and
the Mississippi, Adams and Raritan were at PEN
sacoa
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the United States of America and his Majesty the King Of
spectiye penpotenares the fourteenth day Of May
one thousand eight hundred and forty-hve-which con-
vcntion being in the English and German languagues is
Convention for the mutual abolition Of the droif doubdne,
drot de dedction and a1es emigration, beween the
United States Of America and the kingdom Of Sdrony,
concluded at Berlin, on the l4th Of May, ls45
TIE United States of America, the part and his
Majesty the King Of saxony, on the other part being
equally dssirsus of removing the restrictions which
s in their territories upon the acquisition and transfer OF
property by their respective citizens ana nave
For the attainment ofhs desirable object fhe President
Of the United States Of America has conferred iu pow
minister penrotensry at the court his Majesty 1.-THE
King Of Prussia, and his Majesty he King o. Ssnony
ant envoy extraodinary and minister plenipo
Tertiary ut the said court who after navns sxcnahsso
their said full powers. found ii N d'e anu
sAnT Every kind Of dro dau6ains dsot De rstra,ts,
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;Ien or subject Of the other were he not dnauaiihed
by s. viii and testament to such citizen sub
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and TO Withdraw the proceeds thereof without molesta
ton and exempt from all duties Of detracton on the part
of the goyernme Mt OF the respective states.
ARr Ill The citizens subjects Of each Of the con
tracing parties shall have power to dispose Of their per
sona property within the states Of the other ~ tes
ment donation or otherwise; and their heirs. being cn
zens or subjects Of the other contracting party snsii
succeed to their said personal thereof
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