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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-17
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stThe returns of the assessments for 1916 are not
vet Complete but enough have heen received render
il certain that the number of polls placed the du-
plicates of 1916 will be 127,000 and the value of
taxables 1922 100000, being increase over the
returns of 1916 of $500 polls, and $3,000,000 of
taxable property. By reference to tabular statement
No. l. appended to this report, will be that of
the assessments Of i545 dlone the amount returned
delinquent was little more than fifteen per cent In
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-17
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The amount of State Indebtedness, on account of
bonds sold, and outstanding Treasury notes, is as
follows, to wit:
Bonds on which the State pays interest, $11 ,065000
Bonds on which the Bank pays interest, 1890 900
Interest which will be due JAM l, 1S47, 1926 $40
Six per cent treasury notes outstanding, 342645
Interest due on same, (estimated,) 10000
Five per cent. treasury notes outstanding, 3499
Interest on same, (estimated,) 1880
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-17

Balance in the Treasury on the 1st day
of November, 1876, provided all war
rants issued prior to that date had
then been redeemed, SoS9,36O 6S
From an examination of the Treasu-
rer's books it appears that there are now
outstanding warrants to the following
amounts
Regular Treasury warrants, 636 81
Internal Improvement warrants, 600 81
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

captured by de Ia Torres men, and being
bound 10 trees, were cut to pieces alive
with knives! in return for which, three Of
Of de la Torres men being taken were
instantly shot The north side Of the
bay Of San Francisco was now cleared Of
the enemy, and on the fourth day Of July
capt Fremont called the Americans TO-
gether at Sonoma, addressed them upon
the dangers Of their situation, and recon-
mended a declaration of independence,
and war upon Castro and his troops, as
the only means of safety. The indepen-
dence was Immediately declared, and the
war proclaimed. A few days afterwards,
an officer from com. Sloat brought intel
gence that the American flag was hoisted
at Monterey, an example which was i'm
medateIy followed wherever the news
flew. The pursuit and defeat Of Castro
was now the only remaining enterprise.
He had fled south towards the numerous
Mexican towns and settlements beyond
Monterey, with his four or five hundred
men; and, capt. Fremont, leaving some
fifty men in garrisons, set out with one
hundred and sixty mounted rifiemen in the
pursuit, when he received instructions
from com. Soat to march on Monterey.
He did so, and found com. Stockton in
command approving the pursuit of Castro,
and aiding it by all the means in his pow
err. The sIoop of war Cyane was put at
his service. Capt. Fremont with one hun
dred and sixty American riffemen and se-
venly marines, embarked on that vessel,
and sailed down the coast on the 26th Ju.
Iy, to San Diego, four hundred miles south
of Monterey, and one hundred south Of
Pueblo de los Aagelos, where Castro was
understood to be with an increasing force
of five hundred men. The descent OF
the coast as far as San Diego, was with
the view to get ahead of Castro, and to be
in position either to intercept him if he
fled south to Mexico Or Lower California,
or 10 turn back upon him if he remained
in Paebla de los Angeles, or any of the
numerous towns in its neghborhood In
either event, the enterprise will probably
have had its conclusion early in August,
and official details may now be looked for
by the first arrivals from the north Pacific
ocean,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02
CAPTURE OF TAMPIGO!

We had the pleasure (says the N. O.
Evening Mercury of the 20yh,) of meeting
this morning with commodore Perry, who
landed at the Baize yesterday morning
from the U. S. steamer Mississippi from
Tampico, and arrived here to day. The
city Of Tampico was taken on Saturday
last by force from the Gulf squadron,
without striking a blow. The garrison
had, in compliance with the orders of
Santa Anna, evacuated the place some
days previous, and marched, with all their
arms and ammunition, including the ord
nance of the fort, TO San LUIS Potosi
About l50 marines and sailors were
landed to take possession of the city and
garrison it, and com. Perry left com Con
nor in quiet possession, having small ao-
tiIla Ill the mouth oil the river to guard il.
The vessels composing the expedition
were the steamers Mississippi and Prince
ton, sloop St. Mary's and brig Porpoise.
We understand that the object of COM
Perry's visit is to facilitate the forwarding
of troops to garrison Tampico.
Com. Perry places high estimate on
the value OF Tampico, in military point
Of view, and deems it of importance that
it shoald be held by strong garrison.-
tie represents the people as well disposed
towards the United States.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Or The Union announces that the five
millions government loan, redeemable in
1866, has been taken, at the rate Of interest
advertised by the Secretary of the Treasu.
ry--a fraction over five per cent A still
larger amount was offered. This is morti.
flying to the shyock Bankers who wished
to cxtort from the government, as well as
to the laolous presses ard politicians who
are using every means to misrepresent and
embarrass the administration in the right
eous war in which the country is now en-
gagged. The Union calls these latter " the
Mexican party" While we do not consi-
der this prefix as applicable to the great
body of the opponents Of the administra.
ton, we must say that we sincerely be-
lieve that the sympathjes Of many, very
many, OF the rabid partizans banded toge-
ther under the comprehensive, elastic term
"whg'--especally at the north and east
ARE with the public enemy. How else
can we account for the systematic, cont-
nued, malignant opposition to every mea-
sure connected with the warl We depre-
cate the violence which would characte-
r2e the free expression Of opinion ON all
affairs of government as criminal hut we
despise the lack OF spirit to call treason by
its proper name.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02
The Delta, of 2lst, says

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he nanoe oS ,Io -, T. o.'o'ans @ =, y
of ,he civ ''''0'' '"e '''fe"u0'
Ahou, 1oo man o;,
woro then son, ~ $3.50 ao'ro's c aiiu M '''ar'nes
who ,oot ond LII o'" 'e ''o''; 'ne 9qu"ulol'' Ii'
wi,bopt frina % n," S'eSs'o' sn :, e 'le p'aGe =,
rnn.haa,a rsa,. i uni o1'ne h'e % 1 s,1
eva2ohls ,ncarno.a,o1 u' ""u ;. 's ~ 40 'Iu''u @
~ w;a,;; ,nso ,., o;'ieu ~, WIN 'ne sqaauto'i'
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Experiments by the Philadelphia che
mists, with The Explosive Cotton, accord.
ing to the recipe we published last week,
have proven highly satisfactory. II is cs.
tmated that 100000 bales of cotton will
hereafter be consumed in this way, per
annum. The manufacture has already
been commenced in Germany. Another
new use for our great staple, or rather an
Improvement in one of the uses to which
it is put, is thus noticed in the Charleston
Courier:
Excellent cotton mattresses and pIl-
lows are now made in Germany and Eng
land, by new process. A specimen of
The articles were recently brought TO this
city from Bremen, The cotton is prepar-
ed by machine which renders it surpris-
ingIy elastic. There is no doubt, it Is
said, that cotton will supersede the use of
feathers or hair for many purposes. Thus,
the consumption of American cotton must
vastly increase every year"
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

OF The letter of Col. JEFF. Davis, which
we have copied in another column, will
be read with interest Col. Campbell, of
Tenn, in leiler published in tue papers
Of that State, asserted that the Tennessee
ans were the FIRST 10 charge and enter the
eastern fort at Monterey on tho 2Ist., and
claimed for his regiment the especial prefix
Of " the heroes of Monterey" The Mis-.
sssiPpians We're willing 10 share equally
with all their brothers in arms the honors
Of the deeds Of the three days but as in
vidious distinctions have been drawn, and
claims to exclusive glory set up, their gal
liant commander feels it his duty to say that
the Mississppans, not the Tennesseeans,
were the first to charge, and the first to en-
ter the fort. We have no doubt that the
! facts are as stated by Col. Davis and that
I the brave Tennessean was slightly en-
lhus'ed by the exciting events, when he
! psRned tho letter claiming honor over the
fisissippians. The Tennessee regiment
composed OF as ohvalrous mon as ever
}ent into battlo but it was the fortune of
'tho equally chivalrous regiment from our
own State TO be in the van on the occasion
Irelerred to.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or The steamers Maria (ascendng)
and Sultaoa (descending), two Of the larg-
est boats on the Mississippi river, came in
collision at o'clock on the morning ol
the 2lst, 2 or miles below Natchez.--
The shock was terr6fa--the Maria's boil
ers we're displaced, her sSeam pipes brok-
en-, and she sunk in three fathoms water.
Some 30 or 40 penshed, scalded or drown
ed, Tue Sultana, after rendering assist
anco, went on to New Orleans. OF course
no blame is attached to the officers of the
boals--no, indeed!-they rather deserve
praise for the occurrence, according to the
published "cards"! The river was near a
mile wide, and straight, and the pilot of
each boat 1--WE dare swear) saw the other
mile dstant--but the perverse boats
would run together! If such specific os
the gaIlows, or long term Of imprison
menl was tried once or twice, we should
not hear 50 often of such Aunfortunate
accidents
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

HONOR TO WHOM Honor Is DuE.-While
below, we saw and conversed with many
of the officers and soldiers who were in
the siege of Monterey, all of whom awar-
ded the highest measure of praise to Mr..
Il. Il. Beall, Of the Carroll Volunteers
alike for his bravery, daring, gentleman :
ly bearing and attention to the sick.
We had previously heard it rumored,
that he killed the treacherous scoundrel
that shot McClung, while in the act of
surrendering his hpgi and interest led US
TO make inquiry as 10 who of right, could
boast this honor; and every one who had
an opportunity Of judging, gave BeaI the
credit, All accounts acknowledge him on
the wall almost simultaneously with Col.
McClung--in advance Of any other private
while other facts place the statements al
most beyond doubt. This gallant beha-
yiour, 10 say nothing Of other similar acts
on the part of this yonng man, deserves
much credit, and will be appreciated by
the people of Mississippi aud hailed with
much pride and qualification by the citi
zens Of Holmes and Carroll counties. -
Beall has been principally raised in this
town, which fact gives us additional cause
TO be proud of his conduct His bravery
none ever doubted, and this gallant display
Of il will make it a source of imperishable
qualification, al least, to his friends anC
relatives Lexington Advertiser.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Iowa ELEcrroNs. The wings have
been hoasting over the elections in Iowa,
but it is now certain they were a liIle
premature in their Joy They have pro-
baby elected their candidate for Cover.
nor, but the democrats have elected both
members Of Congress, and have u majori,
~ of four on joint ballot, in the Legisla.
ture. THIS secures the election Of two
democratic Senators in Congress.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02
CA h ROL l. TON {:
M. II. EELETT,
Cotton MARKET

The advicos by the Great Western Tan
advance Of f.8d,) reached New Orleans on
the morning Of the cath, The Evening
Mercury Of tlat date, our latest paper, says,
"2r.m..--Saes, chiefly before tho news,
1000 balesj pause since, and nothing
iranspired"
We subjon quotations for tho previous
day, 23d
iuerpootCia@idcaiioH--- Louisiana and Mis-.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

PosroFFroE DEpARTMENT.--It is now
estimated, says the Richmond Standard,
$500,000 will be required from the Trea.
sury for the Postotlico Deparmnt this
year. The official estimate of deficiency,
submitted TO Congress by the Postmaster
General was Sl,200,00O. The difference
has been gained in the letting Of contracts
and by the increase of letters,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02
TnE HOME JOURNALS New York--Geo. P
Morris and N. Z. Willis.

TnE HOME JOURNAL; New York--Geo. P.
Morris and N. 7. Willis.
The Sc National Press" is hereafter to be
published under the above title, and MI
Willis is again to be associated with Gen.
Morris, in its management. No press in
the country can boast Of such an assoca-
ton of talent. In the walks of light lite
rature, Gen, Morris is a universal iavorite,
aud in matters Of elegance and taste, un-
impeachable and after all said against
Willis, ii cannot be denied that he is a
most fascinating writer, with a wizard
like command OF the poetic and graceful
in thought and expression. We com
mend the Homo Journal TO the patronage
OF all who wish a comprehensive literary
journal, conducted with genius and tact.
Terms, $500 per year, three copies ior
SOON advance.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

MORE NEGOTIATIONS "A Vera Cruz
paper announces that the Captain General
OF that place had Just received despatch
lromth Secretary of State of the United
States, enclosing one for the Minister of
Foreign Relations of Mexico.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

01,5- According to Ampudia's official re-
port published in Mexican papers received
at the city of Washington, the Mexican
loss at the battle Of Monterey was-KiIIed,
officers, III men--- Wounded, 80 officers
22l men-Total 366. The chances are
that he lies ''pro-d -digously."
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

0I3- The Warren county Cavalry, and
citizens of Vicksburg, gave a compliment
tary collation. to Col. Jack Hays, the Chi
vaIrous Texan, on Wednesday last.
Distinguished honors were also paid him
at the capitol of the State.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

o. We regret to state that Capt, B. D.
Howard is again confined to his room by
sickness. His departure will be delayed
until his recovery,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or Our neighbor Of the Lexington Ad.
vortisor has recently enlarged and other
wise improved his sheet. The Advertiser
is a spirited and interesting whig paper,
aud deserves u liberal patronage. The
editor is as clever q fellow as is 70 be found
between the equator and the poles.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or We have received the N. 0. Eve.
ming Mercury. The leading feature of The
new paper is, that while it is in all re-
spects one OF tho most valuable and well
conducted papers in tho city, it is publish
cd at one-haif the usual prices--daily IS
per aunum, weekly, So. Success to il.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

The majority in New York against Me-
gro suffrage, it is thought, will be about
100000. This question was submitted to
the people by the Convention which form
ed thernew Constitution. This Consttu-
ton is adopted by some 10000.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

MAsTopoN CoTToN.--We yesterday re-
ceived the following note in relation to the
crop TO which we alluded some weeks ago.
We are an Indifferent Judge, but think
the sample sent the finest cotton we ever
saw. The writer will be recognized as
one OF our best planters and most valued
citizens.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Dear Sir--I hastily send you a sample of
masIodon cotton, taken from my pick room
without discriminating. 1t would have
shown better had il been picked early in
the season, or had it undergone the heat
ing process for color. The yield was 6,700
lbs, from six acres, with barely two-thirds
a regular stand. The hands did not ga
ther their full amount, aud in ginning we
could only gin one bale instead of two, on
account Of us toughness from length Of the
staple. Your friend, G, nj. "
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

The English papers state thata ring and
satellite have been discovered belonging
10 the new Planet Of La Verrier.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

The Next Presidency "A meeting
Of Wings in Henderson CO., Tennr o.
the 9th Oct, passed resolutions 70 lav%
Of John Mclean, of Ohio, for the neM
Presidency, and Willie ?. Mongum,
North Carolina, for Vice Presidents anu
Wing Convention at Exeter New HG;"r
shire, has recently nominated Mr. "1~ Wv
ster. Henry Clay and gen. Scott are a''
spoken of for The Presidency.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

A Press maker in philadelphia is build.
ing printing machine entirely on new
plan, and calculated 10 strike off twelve
or fifteen thousand impressions per hour.
So says the ST. Louis Union.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Daniel Webster is somewhat sounuv
oerated by The New York Sun and QUIZ y
presses for his TroIoponian expression !"
his late speech --"'rhe natural Jus'lco y /,
war, (says th;s American Senator) III III
perhups, not an American habit 10 cuu''a JUS,
er. But tits an American habit 70 0Ou", ''ao
the cosl.n How many rounds vii ,n's p"a D"'
sentence take Mr.. Webster down ''e 's, i'S
sidcntial lauder, should his friends "''"''
him on il9
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or Col. Jetf- Davis was at New orlsors
on the 22d ult., on his return to Mon,cron
He was in good health. =
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or a portion of our edition this week
Is on paper oI smaller size than usual.
The same quantity Of reading matter is
gNen--odyerlisemonts being omitted. --
we have been disappointed in not roceiy,
ing supply Of paper ordered several
weeks ago
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

Gen. LaYega aud suite left New Or
leans on the morning of the Oath for Ha-
vana. They were exchanged for Capt.
Carpenter and crew of the Truxton.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

or Mr.. John Reynolds, of the Carroll
County Volunteers, died at Matamoras on
the Sd of November.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

SPECIAL ELEorov v--Thn whig papers all
over the Sau davo boetad lhh name Of
Capt Starso ihorcauNdsJgl5 l5r Congress
to OH Col, Dav.e's sent Although rather
taken aback and surprised az luauuanjmitv
for Elicit in our ranks, II is evident that
they still think of stealing a march upon
us, and taking advantage of the lack OF in
terest felt, and of the circumstance that
wings most do congregato about towns and
villages, run in their candidate on lean
vote, and trump it forth as " great whig
victory in Mississippi The whig paper
in Yazoo is already tuning It's pipes for
such a sirain--as witness the following
gragA'oluent extract,
Let oyery man who oherishes the wei.
fare Of his country feel that the country
demands his services, and down-trodden,
locoloco.rdden Mississippi will appear (af.
ter the special election in December neXt0
as the bright star amid the brilliant galaxy
of her Disseminated sisterhood And
the gallant Starke will stand in the halls OF
Congress along side OF the many noble
wing spirits that are already destined to
vindIcate whlg principles in Congress!
Ii our democratic friends would avoid a
surfeit of such stuff as this, land we can
threaten them with no worse punishment
they must turn out to the polls and elect
Elicit by majority which will etl'ectualy
silence whig brags. Mr.. Elicit is hard.
money, Free Trade, out-and-out Democrat,
and will prove himself most efficient ant
able Representative. Under the oircum
stances, It is important, it not essential
that he should receive a large majority,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02

There is no doubt Mat the acquisitions
will be speedily complied with
The proclamation OF Gov. Brown will be
found in this paper, inviting the formation
Of companies under the requisition. We
will not add a word 10 the eloquent appeal
Of bis EXceIlency The counties now un-
represented in the army should promptly
furnish the regiment. The season Ia iavo-
rablo-no danger Of sickness-thero will
be no deay--tho troops will go into I'M
mediate, active gorvico,--abovo all, our
counry's flag needs support in hostile
land, aud the gallant men who are carrying
it onward ask for suocor and assistance.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-12-02
Call for Troops.

Tho Union, OF the 10th, announces that
reQuistious have been issued from the War
Department for nine regiments Of Eo'On-
trpfs TO serve during tue. war" amor.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-09
Court of Probate, .Newport, June |, 1876.

II LIZA l.. CODDlNGrON, Administra-
lL trix. on the estate of Sarah Smith, late of
Newport, widow, decd, presents her petition,
representing that the personal estate of said
Sarah Smith is insufficient for the payment of
the first debts which said Sarah Smith owed at
the time of her death, and allowance to the
family, funeral charges and expenses of settling
her estate, by the sum OF five hundred and sixty
seven dollars seventy.fve cents, and praying
she may be empowered in her capacity Of adj
ministratrix, to sell at public auction. all the
right title and interest which said Sarah Smith
had at the time of her death in and to lot of
land and dwelling house theron, in the town of
Newport, situated on the South side of Church
street, and bounded Easerly by the lot on
which Trinity Church stands, or SO much there
Of as will be sufficient to raise said sum with
incidental expenses; the same is received and
referred for consideration to n Court of Probate,
to be holden at the Town Hail. in Newport, on
the first Monday in July next, at 9 o'clock, a
m, and that notice of the pending and prayer of
said petition be given by advertisement three
successive weeks in the Herald of the Times,
that all persons interested may appear at said
time and place and be heard.
true copy-witncSs,
June II. Il. Is. tIowLAND, Prob. Clk
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-09
PELL'S
FASHIONABLE REFECT0RY.

INNlIE undersigned respectfully informs his
u friends, and those visiting Newport, that
he has put his establishment in thorough and
complete order for Spring and Summer bu>l.
ness, and his arrangements are such that he will
keep constantly on hand choice and fresh sup
ply of the beS' New York Oysters. lie will al
so keep supply of Oysters from various other
places, to sun the taste of the most iaSlldlouS
epicurean. lie will also be ready to furnish
Public Dinners or Parties, at the shortest notice.
also dinners and SupperS, for one or more, at his
rooms, served up in the best style, and nj mOder.
ate prices. His establishment will be IN com
plele order, during the summer season, and the
choicest and rarest viands will be kept constant
ly on hand. Also a collection of fresh coniec
tionary, manufactured in the best style, and of
the incest materials.
lie respectfully sollrits a share of public pat.
ronage, and will warrant TO give general salts
iaclion to all who favor him with their patron
age THOMAS PEI.L.
May -.