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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
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1t will be perceived by the report Of our Legisla-
tive proceedings in the House of Representatives,
that the bill to provide for the funded debt of the Sta
of Indiana, and for the completion Of the Wabasl
and Erie canal TO Evansville, was, late on yesterday
evening, ordered TO be engrossed for third reading
by vote of ayes 81, noes %. The House has been
wholly occupied in the discussion Of this bill for the
past two days, amendment referring the bill, il
passed, to the people for confirmation On yesterday
afternoon, it was ascertaincd that this amendmen;
would be adopted, when another proposition was
agreed to by Mr.. Butler, which he would not consent
to before relieving the pged faith Of the State al
together from one half of our public debt, on which
We are not paying interest, and looking alone to the
canal for its payment Our outstanding bonds are tc
be taken up, and five per cent bonds to be issued
for half the debt and canal certificates for the
other half A number of members voted against the
bill solely on the ground that it was not referred to
the people for confirmation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
The Sinking Fund.

| An INQUTRY.-Did either of the Committees Of the
Legislature examine the latcs authorizing the State
Bank to issue notes Of less denomination than five
dollars-aiids, shinpasters!
Did either of those committees find their press
ing engagements 4" had permitted them to give
the subject that prompt and early attention that its
nature seemed to demand, and that those pressing
engagements had necessarily caused them to over
look the fact that, while " the said Fund Commits
sioners have charged and received three dollars per
day for their services bank directors" they have
charged and received two dollars per day. for the
days, when engaged upon the business of the Sink
ing Fund Z" and did their pressing engagements -
ever allow them to examine the act of lS4l, lp l9l,
G.. L. where the law reads, 8" that the privilege OF
issuing notes of less denomination than fire dollars,
granted the Bank by this General Assembly, be, and
the is hereby enlarged, as to run from the
first day of January. 1871, through period Of fire
years, G does not say longer, President Morrison
would have you beleve) and he trouble and respon-
si6ility Of the State Bank, an MANAGING and
COLLECTING The FUNDS herein provided for,
being into Bank stock, shall be deemed and
taken as in full consideration Of the one per centum
required to be paid by the Bank 10 the Stae, the
Of small notes chich the Bank has been By this
General Assembly authorized TO ISSUE" &c. &c. (See
Ct. L. 1S41, p. 204.) This language is unmistakea-
ble reference to the laws will show that the man
aeenet and collection of the funds herein provided
for (chap. 112) among which is that of the Sink
ing Fund, was to be assumed by the Bank, in case
they accepted the Pririege of issuing shinpasters,
in lieu of the one per cent bonus which the law OF
nine days previous required
Will the committees then tell pho pays this
4" tro dollars PER day. FOR THE SAME DAYS." besides
the tco dollars per day for going and returning 10
and from the board!" Does the Bank pay it, accord
ing to lancl Or is it charged to the Fund The re-
port tells us nothing this point.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
SALE OF SCHOOL LAND
In Miami County. Indiana.

NOTICE hereby given that school land being section
2 north number az situate in the Of Mi
ami and State OF Indiana miles 5. s. w from Peru the county
Of said county will he offered for sale the undersigned
Tuesday the 10th day February ID.
10 O'clock A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ
Court House. Ito VIII the Presbyterian Church, used Court
House. In the town Of Peru said county, separate OF 90
a hundredhs a
according division Of the Of said township and
surveyed by the which will
hbed the day Of SALE The aforesaid sale viii be made subject
the following conditions,
be paid the day Of sale legal interest
for the residue for year advance and the residue
from such sale with with like
Peru, Miami county la J. NJ. DEGREES, Auditor NJ. c.
Dec 9, A. D. le45. H. MENDENHALL School Com.
5s-9w Miami County,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

OrIt seems, says the Galveston News, that Gen.
Houston acknowledged that be did write to the Bri-
fish Charge d'Afairs in this country that the Mier
expedition was unauthorized by the Government and
that the British Charge did, in consequence of that
letter. communicate that fact to the Government of
Mexico, Is thus placing countrymen in the posi-
ton of outlaws" The Civilian states that Gen.
Houston has written long letter, which will shortly
appear explanatory Of his whole course in relation
TO the Mier prisoners.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
Adams on Oregon.

Mr. ]. O. Adams has created some sensation by a
speech in favor of the rhole of Oregon.-The Union
SAYS that ii was received with cheers an unusual de-
monstration of admiration in that excitable body.
The Philadelphia Ledger remarks that Mr. Adams
takes a sensible view of this question, and, unlike
most Of the orators aud editors of public journals
who have enlightened the public upon the alarming
evils which will follow if give offence to Great
Britain by claiming own territory, he considers
that notice to that effect does not necessarily involve
a war; but that, if Great Britain chooses to deem it
an act of hostility the responsibility Of the act will
rest upon her, and every American will be found uni
ted heart and hand in making the issue on our side
successful and glorious one. The old man sees ex-
actly what would be the result which would follow
war; and British statesmen see it clearly enough Also
and hence in spite of the noise and buster of the
friends of Britain on both sides of the water will be
cautious enough of waging hostities with the Uni
ted States.
The most material points in Mr.. Adams's remarks
on Oregon, in the House Friday, were, first to
give the notice England necessary terminate the
convention between the two countries and after that
would come measures for the protection of cti-
in that territory. He didn't believe at all that
the giving notice necessarily involved any danger of
plunpinp the country into war. The question had
been raised in England whether that country should
not give the notice for terminating the treaty That
treaty was not one of joint occupation, and lie was
surprised hear this expression used when speaking
of convention which acknowledges no occupation
of territory by either parya commercial convention
convention of free navigation and of free inter-
course with the Indians, but which permits no perma-
nant occupancy of any portion of the territory. by
either party until this twelve months notice is given
And he was very DESTROYS that this notice should be
given Immediately, and would vote for 1T if it were
brought forward to-day. Mr.. Wentworth here pro-
posed that the rules be suspended for this purpose
but the Speaker decided that his motion not in
order. He for giving notice at once and taking
possession We might negotiate afterwards. This
the military way of doing business. He had no APP
prehension of war, but If war came he hoped the
whole country would go into it with one heart and
one mighty hand and if the breath of life were
then in him, he would go as far as any to make the
war successful But until the notice was given he
was not prepared go for any other measures
Without waiting for the effect of this notice, however
we might then extend to our countrymen in Oregon
the protection necessary, but he saw no necessity
now for increasing the army aud navy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

Mr.. Burns, of the House of Representatives, mem.
Der from Switzerland county, lies dangerously i'll
and we understand there is but very little prospect Of
his recovery.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

A New York paper says -" Were an editor an
angel, and were he 10 weld quill from Gabrlel's
pinon clarified in the oil of eternal love, and dipped
in ink of sanctifed humility and kindness, yet he
could not please al his readers"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

DIED. on Tuesday evening, January 18th, Mrs.
Berryhil wife of John S. Berryhil, Esq, Doorkeep-
err of the House Of representatives, of Indiana Her
remains were taken to Frankfort for interment.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

The U. S. Treasurer's statement of the public mo-
ney deposite in Banks, on the Doth of December,
shews the following to be deposited as stated
In Merchants Bank of Boston, 1891, 024
In Banks in New York city, 1922, 422
In Chesapeake Bank of Baltimore, 1G9,063
In Banks in Philadel phia, 259, 14l
In Washington city, 45I,24S
Treasury notes outstanding LIST January, 1886,
S577, SO5 49,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
A SuIi.c of Interest.

We publish by request of the Treasurer of Van
derburgh county, the following correspondence be-
tween Austin w. Morris and himself. In doing this
we are governed by rule which we have always
been governed by, to publish every thing, whether
against, in favor of, friend foe which to
have bearing upon the public interest. Whether
the Treasurer of vanderburgh county, whom by the
way, we have long esteemed as hgh-minded, hon.
orable man, in every respect, misapprehends the
proposition of Mr.. Morris not, for others to de-
clde We have not had time to examine critically
the requirements of the law referred by Mr. Dun
BAR
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec %, 1916.
Dear Sir-Wil you send to me your tax receipt for
the following described tracts of land viz: No. S73
(my number) Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Co.,
w. of N. E. or. of Sec. 4, Z, IL, 80; No. S74,
same E. of N. w. or. 4, z, ii, 80. | wish to pay
any back taxes also. will pay the amount, as soon
as know it, to the State Treasurer for you and send
his receipt.
have some old 1910 Scrip on commission. can
sell at 224-this is my lowest limit. Will you want
any-if so, will lay it by for you until you come up.
Please write and send the receipts as early as pos
sibe. Respectfully yours,
A. w. MORRIS.
EVANSVILLE, Dec. 29th, ls45.
Mr. A. ". Morris
Sir: Yours of 23d instant is received, and with
regard the land for which you wish my tax receipt
have to say that the land in question has been
transferred to William AcDamser, and stands in that
name the Duplicate of for 1915 in my Office
the taxes having been paid in full to this date and
that there is nothing due upon it for back charges
that know of.
With regard to your suggestion about the 1910
Scrip, if you will examine the Acts of 1874 at page
"a, Sec. and = you will find my answer; and that
the offer may not again be made, take this occasion
to say that am not in the market. Yours,
K. w. DUNBAR.
DEAR CHAPMANs: = The above correspondence,
which has taken place between A. w. Morris and
myself, send you, together with the original letter
of Mr. Morris, also the second letter from him upon
the subject, giving that one only publicity which
bears the marks of circular. You will see, by the
terms above specified, the 22A, as understand them
t. be- the officer is informed that by making false
return he to himself 50 cents each $500
Script of 1870 so that where he has two thousand
dollars in cash to pay into the State Treasury by
calling upon Mr. A. w. Morris, he can find the
Scrip to do it with and save to himself some two
hundred dollars
This, sir, is attempt TO induce your public off,
GERS bound by oath and bonds to the faithful discharge
of certain trusts according to law, violate every
principle of justice and honor, as we'll as offering an
insult to the feelings of any man who has the least
regard for moral obligation.
r. w. DUNBAR.
Treasurer of Vanderburgh Co.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

f<r David Tod has been nominated as the DEM
ocratic candidate for Governor of Ohio. We trust
that he viii be elected.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

OF The Senate Tuesday refused to confirm the
nomination of Messrs. Perkins and Smith to the Su-
preme Bench, by vote of % to "a against Mr. Per-
kins, and % to % against Mr.. Smith.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22


Samuel j. Ensmnger and Robert NJ Mcgee
estate of William Mcgee deceased VS.. William McAuey and
Jane his wife Ellison Mcgee Allen Hess and SARAH his
Elizabeth Mcgee, Georgian BuTks, william
Jane Burks Elizabeth Burks Mary Burks and John Buks
heirs OF said estate.
70 seHRe aIE
rHNHE above named William scAuiey his
Mcgee Elizabeth Mcgee, William II. Burks Frances Jane
Burks Elizabeth Burks and Mary Burks non
this term ls45
said Hendricks Probate
Robert NJ Mcgee administrators aforesaid
petition showing the insuciency Of the personal property pay
satisfy the debts outstanding against said
order certain
seized wit the north half OF section
township Is NORTH of aud that the petition will
heard and determined by said the
February year 1886, they can ate
and oppose il they think proper 70 do
Attest, JOSHUA d. PARKER, Clerk.
n
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22

GREAT FIRES have recently occurred at Rome, N
Y, and at Concord, N. H. We have no space for
particulars.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-22
The State of Indiana--Mariou Couusy.

The State of Indiana--Marion County.
PRoBArR CouRr OF SAID CousTr, DEcEnBER TEEN 1885.
Adam Wright and Samuel FRAZIER
testament Of Jesse Fraizer deceased Blor
Fix his wife, Stephen Sweet and Martha Sweet his wife,
jamn Glover and Mourning Glover his wife Caleb seeh
sarah Sleeh his wife, Jacob Wnton Winton, WIFE,
John Frazier and Margaret FRAZIER.
Petition for the sale Of Real Estate.
TIME said Margaret FTaize who resident Of
Of Indiana hereby notified that the Above named
Wright
Of Jesse FRAZIER deceased filed their petition
entitled the aforesaid against her
PENDANTS named the win be
Of the term Of said court be held the Court House In n
Monday n next
BY order OF the Court. Attest
63-3ws u. n. DUNCAN. CR.
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WOOD, CORN, and H.aY wanted, on Subscription.
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LATER.

From the ~ o. Picayune, 12th inst.
Important from the RIO Grunde-Gen.
Taylor at Point IsabeJ-Attock on his
Camp-repulse Of the Mericons, and
destruction Of Matamoros
The steamship New York Captain
Windle, arrived in port on Sunday eve
ming, having left Brazos Santiago
the afternoon of Wednesday, the 9th
inst. Her news is important, and Of the
most gratifying description.
Our last previous accounts came
down to Wednesday the 2sth ult Capt.
Walker, of the Rangers, having came
into Poin, Isabel on the evening of the
3sth ult., from his desperate encounter
with the Mexicans, had volunteered to
carry dispatches, to General Taylor.
We now learn by the New York that
desperate attempt-so desperate as to
be thought fool-hardy-he fully succee.
ded. Gen. Taylor learned from him tho
critical situation in which Point Isabel
was placed, and the eminent danger Of
it's being carried by an overpowering
force of the Mexicans: He promptly
determined upon movement which
should protect Point Isabel, and re.esta.
bIish his communication with his sup.
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tamoras; the loss upon the American
side was only one, a surgeon, who was
killed by shell, so completely were
they fortified. The gallant Captain
WALKER succeeded in delivering his
message to Gen. Taylor, informing him
OF the pcrillous situation of Point Isabel,
upon the receipt of which, he determined
to cut his way through to that place, but
ne met with no opposition. The Mexi-
cans, during his absence, attacked the
camp, supposing the forces he had
marched off would render the taking of
the camp entirely practicable. The
Mexican forces are estimated variouslv
at from 10 to 10000. Capt THORN
TONS romantic escape has proved un-
true, and he is still a prisoner in Mexi-
co, with Capt. HAnDEE and the remain
der of the officers and privates who sur
vived the fight. Capt. Us. horse was
wounded which caused him to runaway
with his rider, and in leaping preci.
pice fell on him, where he lay for seve-
raj hours in a state of inscnsibility,
and was thus taken. Capt HARDEE,
after finding retreat impracticable, and
upon the assurance of the Mexican &C.
neral that he and his men would be
treated as prisoners of war among chri-
stan people, surrendered.
The next news from Mexico will be
looked for with great interest, as it was
Gen. TAYLoR's intention to fight his
way back TO his camp; the Mex,cans of
course would endeavor to prevent this,
and consequently general engagement
and perhaps bloody one would follow.
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From tn e Armv!
From the N. o. Picayune, May 10.
LATER FROM BRAZOS SANTI-

from tne ~. u. f02c0yUnP, may III.
LATER FROM BRAZOs sANTI-
AGO.
Fight betaoeen Captain Walker, of the
Texas Rangers, and q large body Of
Me1icaas Loss of Siu Texans p
THIRTY Me1icGns Killed:
The brig Ellen and Clara arrived
this morning from Brazos Santiago,
having sailed on the 29th ult.-one day
later than the schooner Augusta.
There had been no fight between Gen.
Taylor and the Mexicans.
Capt Walker, a gallant Texian VOL
unteer and now captain in the service,
had been driven into the post at Point
Isabel by the Mexicans. With his
small command he had sailed forth and
and encountered the main body of Mex
icans-not less than 1900 strong.
Most of his being raw recruits, refused
to stand by him, and made their escape.
Twelve men, however, remained firm,
and with this little handful, Walker
kept the Mexicans in check for half an
hour. BY this time, sir of his men had
fallen by his side, when his horse was
shot under him, and he with the survi-
wing men effected their escape and
reached the post at PointIsabel in safe
ty. Above thirty Mexicans were killed
in this engagement
This engagement occursdon the 28th
Capt Walker got into the post about 5
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% We are indebted to the enterpris
ing publishers of the Hamburg Journal,
Messrs. KEY and RAY, for extras Of the
Journal, containing late and important
news, extracts from which will be found
in another column,
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rs o. H. WELLS has, on account of
i'll health, retired from the editorial chair
Of the Greenville Mountaineer, and his
place has been filled by G. F. TowEEs,
Esq, who makes his editorial bow in
the last number of the Mouatoineey.
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:" ideIaeo.-The latest news from the
ssh q war, extracts of which will be
s!se,a 10 another column. is important
md !! exciting; Gen. TAYLoR's camp
i elcea pn Sunday, the Sd instant,
& = !. q il the repulse of the
; & d loss of from 2 to 700
4 ~ =, 80 M ltiSe destruction Of Ma.
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~ The Hon. A. BURT, will accept
our thanks for copies of the London
Times, of 10th and 18th ultimo: also,
for important public documents.
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months unless sooner discharged. A

volunteer force is, beyond question,more
efficient than any other description of
citizen soldiers and it is not to be
doubted that number far beyond that
required would readily rush to the field
upon the call of their country. fur
ther recommend that liberal provision
be made for sustaining our entire mill
tary force, and furnishing it with sup
plies and munitions of war.
The most energetic and prompt mea-
sures, and the immediate appearance in
arms of large and overpowering force,
are recommended to Congress as the
most certain and efficient means of
bringing the existing collision with
Mexico to a speedy and successful ter
mination.
In making these recommendations, I
deem it proper to declare that it is nv
anxious desire not only to terminate no.
stilities speedily, but to bring all matters
in dispute between this government and
Mexico to an early and amicablc adjust
ment; and, in this view, shall be pre-
pared to renew negotiations, whenever
Mexico shall be ready to receive propo.
sltlons, or to make propositions Of her
own.
transmit herewith a copy Of the cor
respondence between our envoy to Mex
leo and the Mexican Minister for foreign
affairs; and so much of the correspon-
dence between that envoy and the Sec
retary of State, and between the Secre-
tary of War and the general in com.
mand on the Del Norte. as are neccssa-
ry to full understanding of the subject.
JAMES k. POLK.
Washington, May llth, 1876.
By the President of the u s. or Ame, ica.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the Congress of the United
States, by virtue of the constitutional
authority vested in them, have declared
by their act, bearing datethis day, that
"by the act of the Republic of Mexico,
state Of war exists between that 60.
vernment and the United States.
Now, therefore, I, JAMES K.
POLK, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim the
same to all whom it may concern; and
| do specially enjoin on all persons hold
ing Offices, civil or military, under the
authority of the United States, that they
be vigilant and Jealous in dischargine
the duties respectively incident thereto
and do moreover exhort all the good
people of the United States, as they
love their country, as they feel the
wrongs which have forced on them the
last resort of injured nations, and as they
consult the means: under the blessing OF
Divine Providence, of abridging its ca
lamities, that they exert themselves in
preserving order, in promoting concord,
in maintaining the authority and
efficacy of the laws, and in supporting
and invigorating all the measures which
may be adopted by the constituted au
thorities for obtaininga speedy, a just
and an honorable peace.
In testimony whereof, I have hereun
to set my hand, and caused the
seal of the United States to be af
fixed to these presents. Done al
IL. 81 the city of Washington the thir.
:. teenth day of May, one thousand
eight hundred and forty-six, and
of the independence of the Uni,
ted States the SEVENTEEN.
JAMES X. Polk.
BY the President:
James Buchanan,
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~ The greatest excitement seems
to be extending itself over the country.
In Charleston meetings were held on
the 18th and 10th instant, to raise volun-
teers for Mexico, at which there was a
great deal of enthusiasm manifested.
and we learn the work of volunteering
is going bravely on there. Edgefeld is
also moving, and volunteers are
subscribing their names, and are ready
to start for the scene of action. Angus
ia, also, is marshalling her gallant sons,
eager to win laurels in Mexico; and
even in old Abbeville our young men
are volunteering. In less time than
month, judging from the present move
ments throughout many of the States,
an army of more than $4,000 men will
be raised and ready for service.
CongressionaA-The bill appropria-
ting ten millions of dollars and authori-
zing the President to receive fifty thou
sand volunteers for the Mexican war
has passed both Houses by large ma
jorities. Mr.. Calhoun refused to vote
for or against the bill, upon the grounds
that Mexico had not formally declared
war against us, and perhaps this was
only an outbfeak of some of her more
turbulent citizens which she had not au.
/. .th0rized and would not sanction.
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Hwrroh for the Typos Forty five
printers have volunteered in New Or.
leans.