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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

SORE THRoAT.-As this disease is prevalent in this
place, to some extent, we submit the following cure,
published by the Medical Journal:
We have known several instances in which this
distressing complaint, even in its worst stages, has
been Immediately aeviated and speedily cured by the
following remedy: Mix a penny worth of pounded
campbor with wineglass of brandy; pour small
quantity a lump of sugar. and allow it to dissolve
in the mouth every hour. The third or fourth gen.
orally enables the patient to swallow with ease"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

A Washington letter, published in the New York
Herald, says:
There appears to be an unusual hustle in the Navy
Department, said be caused by the arrival Of des-
patches from Vera Cruz, within day or two past.
Every ship in ordinary and on the stocks has been
ordered to be got ready for fast possible.
Rumor says that Herrera, not liking 10 close fell
lowship with Paredes, is anxously looking for aid
from the States TO sustain him in maintaining his
government, and with view to conclude all existing
difficulties between this government and his. Our
feet is ordered to Vera Cruz forthwith and the forces
at Corpus Christi it is said, will cooperate far as
practicable with it, for the object.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

MILWAUKEE, LAND SALES. - The sales of Public
Lands at the Milwaukee Office increased in 1916 nearly
100 per cent. over 1874. The number of acres sold
in 1874 was 1876, l45 in 1916 the sales amounted TO
276,647 acres. The whole number of entries were
5.255, and of these Also were Of 40 acre lots. At
This rate Wisconsin farms will be small but all ac-
counts agree mighty productive.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

MIssIssIPPI.-The Democratic caucus has nomina-
ted Gen. Henry s. Foote United States Senator for
six years from the 4th of March, lo47. On Thurs
nation to fill the place of Hon. R. ]. Walker. The
election for Senator took place on Saturday, the 10Th
instant.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

One good deed, it has been well said, is worth ten
thousand prayers. 1t Is fact the concentrated es-
sence of Them The Mahometans have saying, that
if prayer carries into the vestibue of heaven good
deeds take us into the very presence of God. The
idea is good one, and may not be unworthy the con-
sideration of even Christian Legislators.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

DEATH OF INMAN-The New York papers men,
ton the death of Henry Inman the accomplished artist
His health had been long failing, so that his death
was not unexpected; but when much genius is
called up from the earh loss is felt and affection is
conspouent.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

GooD-At the anniversary of the New England
Society in New Orleans the following tie eighth
regular toast:
The Daughters Of LouisianG.-Attracied by their
bright eyes, unclaimed by their sweet Smiles the sons
of the Pilgrims only await their assent to become
Pilgrim fathers. Drank StdRding.) Air-'LoVe not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

The constitulionality of the General Baking law
for the State of New York has been sustained by the
Court of Errors of that State. The Is to
for a reversal of decision heretofore made by tie
Supreme Court, deciding it TO be unconstitutional.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

A MONSTER NEwsPAPER.-One of the most extra
ordinary journals ever published the London Ga
zete, few weeks since, which consisted of no less
tran seventythree sheets of paper each sheet bear
ing the usual penny stamp. The cost of the stamps
alone was 6s Id.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

DErLoRABLE ACCIDENT IN A MINE.-An accident is
reported to have occurred in mine at CarbOndale,
Pa, on Monday, last week. The roofs Of two mines,
to the extent of several acrss fell in and great loss
of life the consequence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

OF The widow Of Joe Smith denies being the
author of the letter attributed to her which repudates
the revelations of her husband rather declares that
she never believed them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

THE NATIONAL PREss.-This is the title of new
weekly paper about to be issued in New York. BY one
of the late Editors of the Mirror, Gen Geo. P Nor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05
Sl6.4ss lI
Difference.


This shows that the canal system, taken a whole,
Yields a beyond the expense of its main enance,
nearly equal 81 per the capital expended in
the construction of the canals
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05
lost CHILD.

ONE word those persons who have watches clocks jewel
repair TO would they need subject
the inconvenience Of doing wut the Of either
watch clock iewery rhey viii only call at Taou's snoP
where hey have them correctly and neatly repaired would
the Publc have IN employ the
do the
most difficult either watch clock; al we ask ira
and in every instance make watch or clock Keep
good time remuneated there necessity
Tor sending Cincinnati while they can be much bet
e ana neater repaed home prices WIKI gan
lee al ali times and give trial. Store opposite wash
Hall. lo-u w. IL 1870 -
FARMERS PRODUCE.
WYE wish TO purchase CaSh and Goods almost every article
w Farmer desires 10 SELL -. =.
FISH!
rnn LBS Goldfish, Smoked Herring received
OOO ana for sale al SMITH HANNA & co.'s. IS
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

SOU, -O,OOO %
The annual interest on the cost OF the
canals ga, 1876 93) at 81 per
cent, the average paid on the present
debt, is
The net revenue from all the State
canals, after deducilng the expenses
of collection and superintendence, is
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

stocks and bonds and mortgages 81 80
The per centage, if all the notes had been
ed by the stocks of other States, and bonds
and mortgages, would have be,n So IS
" if all the notes had been secured
by stocks Of n York and bonds-and lnortga.
ges would have been SO 20
The total loss TO bill holders of 90 banks, on the
amount secured By bond and mortgage, has been Sl22
127.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-05

tT Some pious folks say of the canal land specu-
lators: Well, they have the lac in their favor :"
They might add, for the very good that they
made the law themselves"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

MEXICAN TREEs.-Some of our volunteers on the
Rio Grande complain that they have not seen de-
cent sized tree in Mexico" The trees the Rio
Grande St. Juan, generally less than foot in
diameter. Several Of the Santa Fe prisoners informed
us that they scarcely found tree that measured more
than two feet in diameter on their route from
Santa Fe TO Vera Cruz. If they had passed by the
ancient garden Of Mon;ezuma, the city of Mex
ico they would have found trees that far exceed the
greatest monarchs of the West. There is a cypress
tree that city that is IL feet in circumference,
and according to Decnnbolle's method of computing
the age of by the conccntrc circles this tree is
more than 5000 years old. Humboldt considered a
certain Boubab tree of Africa, which nearly 81
feet in diameter, to be the oldest organic monument
Of our planet, and Adanson by ingenious calculations
ascertalned that its age $3.50 years; but the
great Cypress Of Mexico is considered by the natural
lists TO be older than the Boabab Of Humboldt. Huge
skeletons Of the Mammoth and Mas,odon have been
found in the marshes near this cypress and there are
strong grounds for the belief that il existed before
tie races of these mighty animals became extinct
Houston (1tras) Telegraph.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

WEBsrER's DIcTIoNARy.-A new edition Of this
great American work is about to be issued by the
publishers, in which, while all ITS principles will be
adhered to, Of his peculiar spelngs will be de-
parted from in accordance with the general usage Of
good writers. The omissions of the from taror, 4
from music, second from trareicr, &C., the spelling
of ba distiH, connection, defense, duaess, &c. will
be maintained while nedter, tariff potdtoe, maiz, me
ldsSes, groop bidrtther, &c. &c. will be abandoned
for the more usual spelngs of those words. We re-
greet to find hight placed in this category. That Web
sters Dictionary exces all It's predecessors in It's def
nitions, is universally conceded; that, though by no
auless, its orihography is better than that OF
any rival work, we cannot doubt. We shall rejoice
if thecbangc now made serves TO commend it TO more
general Iavor.-N. Y. TribMe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

ELEcrioNs.-Pennsylvania Wing all over. Can't
help it. Will give the result when fully returned.
ONO, ditto, ditto, ditto
Balance about the given in our last. We
think the democrats have shown i'll letting
the Wings carry few great States; for soon as
they get into power they get so by the ears in quar-
reling for the plumber, that they very easily whip
ped afterwards. A good many will acknowledge this
corn, while but few will do it openly. 1t is really
amusing to the Wing antics on this interesting
occasion, and to observe the delight they take in
kicking at sack rooster, A." Have you heard from
Pennsylvania Just as if the democrats don't know
how to retrieve their losses
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29
Published every Thursday
From. Santa &c.

A party of traders arrived at Independent, tie
Sd inst, with fifteen days later intelligence from
Santa Fe, having left on the 9th Of September They
bring the following reports:
1t was currently reported when the company left,
that five thousand men, the flower Of the Mexican
force, on their way up from below aud near
Cbihuahua TO meet aud attack Gen. Kearny, and that
it was The Generals determination to leave a snfi-
Gent number under the command of Col Doniplan
of Clay, and take the remainder below, if possible,
meet Gen. Wool's division of our army. The report
still further is, that Gen. PareGes his way TO
Chihuahua with fifteen thousand men to attack Gen.
Wool If this be true--and it seems that credence
was given to the report 1T Santa Fe, from letters
ceived from below-our western force will have
thing 10 do this winter.
Our army at Santa Fe garrisoning the post
rapidly, and flagstaff of pine two hundred feet high
was IN course Of erection to receive the stars and
stripes that float proudly our land.
General Kearney had his headquarters at the gov
ernors castle, and had given or two splendid FAM
dangoes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

The MAms.-Two copies of the {" Union" Extra,
of October 11th, mailed for this place, di
rected to the Democrat" and one to the estate
Sentinel" The one for the Democrat reached here
regularly in very small mail; the other for us took
a turn by way of St. Louis, and reached here on
Thursday evening, the 3d. in the 0esern mail. Our
postmaster is our witness.
Again: the Vicksburg Sentinel Extra of October 6.
reached US the morning of the 3d. BY the eastern
mail
Again the-Louisville Journal Extra Of October II,
reached us after steady jaunt Of only fire days.
And again: the 22d, we received the Cincinnati
Gazette of the 18th and the 10Th daily by the same
mail.
To multiply similar cases would occupy our whole
time. Our western friends (ndeed we may say the
whole Union) complaining.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

German, residing Second street, died night
before last, from taking overdose Of Tartar Eme
TIC lie had been aboring under attack Of bilious
fever, and thought to himself by the Of this
powerful drug The catastrophe ought TO be warn
ing 10 emigrants not to tamper with their constitu-
tons in this country the diseases of which often
quire totally different mode of treatment from the
European system.-Si. Louis Union.
We consider the above one of common occur
renee not only with immigrants but natives also.
Wonder if the Doctor was "Native J" Will the
American tell u.s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

DEATH OF TIE BRITISH MINIsTER.-The Right
Hon. Henry S. Fox, late Her Brittanic Majesty s
Minister Plenipotcntiary to the government of the
United States, died at Washington on Tuesday, the
18th inst. Mr.. Fox born in 1871; aud was the
Of Gen. Henry Edward Fox, third son of Henry
Fox, the first Lord Holland. He thus the nephew
of the celebrated Charles James Fox, and cousin of
the late amiabe and enlightened Lord Holland
Through Of bis female ancestors, he inherited the
blood of King Charles H. and consequently of Henry
Nv. In his younger days, Mr.. Fox was well known
in the beau monde of London. lie the first
minister plenipotcntiary of Great Britain TO B1enos
Ayres, from which he transferred, in the same
capacity, to Rio de aneiro, and thence TO this gov
eminent, in ls36.-Ohio Slalesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29
sketches in the Camp.
GF AN Ex-REPoRTER OF THE STATE SENTINEL.
No

NO g.
We left our camp opposite Burita on the 3lst Of
August, for the mouth of the Rio rande and
at our place of destination in a few hours. As the
boats landed. and we got upon shore we gazed upon
our old camp ground and observed that 1t partly
under water This rendered it evident that we had
to go to the sand hill and pitch our tents. We were
soon on the desert spot and put up tents in a
hurry. II was about as rough as anv spot you ever
saw, but shall not 90 into description of il now
shall defer this task for a future number. and then
describe 1t as faithfully my humble abilities will
allow me.
Mr.. Reynolds, of the Mad Anthony Guards, died
on the LIST of September. He was wealthy, and of
Tered to pay almost any amount of money if he could
be cured.
Richard Bell, of the Wabash Rangers, died on the
9th. On the 9th, we heard of the death Of Mr. Ray,
of the Montgomery Volunteers, and Messrs. Johnson,
and Lutes, Of the Marion Volunteers. They died in
the Hospital at Point Isabel.
great number of the Texan Rangers passed here
on the 10Th on their way home. They had served
their time out.
On the llth COL Drake gave orders that the Cap
tains should give each man several rounds of car
tridges, that could be ready for fight at any
time.
On the 18th, just before tattoo at night, very
athletic looking man rode through our camp and
halted near the Northeast corner. squad was
raised and he was taken prisoner and kept till MORN
ing when it found that he was only one of Uncle
Sans men after all
The I'd and Sd Regiments from Indiana are still
stationed at the camp Burita, but suppose the
LIST Regiment will remain here at the mouth until the
volunteers are discharged.
When first arrived at this sand-hill thought I
would close the correspondence, thinking as | did
that it would be impossible 10 conceive idea upon
such barren desert. But after much reflection |
changed my mind took up my old rusty pen and COM
menced my seventh epistle. When / called to my
mind the fact that authors that had written for fame
well worldly gain, did not scruplc to write
"LeerS from under bridge" az Pcncillings by the
way-side," '' Notes log" &C., humble scrib-
bier like myself should not be too particular to write
upon snnd-hill, even if the sand was blowing upon
side and the rays of the beating upon the
other. You may rest assured that shall neither ne
gect you altogether, write you often enoug to
be very troublesome. But you must not expect me TO
be higbhown authors who can in short
space discourse upon Constantnople, trout-Gshing.
Dlsrae, Bulwer, complaining, the lumber business,
and the Camanches.
In former sketch | spoke of rain, and the mud
and water about the Hospital. Lest there should be
censure cast upon some unustly, would just state
that situation at that place but temporary,
and at this post, where station is permanent,
hunks made for the sick, and additional means OF
comfort provided.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

CAPTAIN LEWIS N. MORRIS, who fell at the head
of his regiment during the storming of Monterey
New Yorker-grandson of Lewis Morris, one
Of the sgners of the declaration Of Independence and
the eldest son of Capt Stats Morris, who served as
aidde-camp to Gen. Wayne, during the Indian wars,
at the close of the revelation He graduated at West
Point Military Academy in 1920, as I'd lieutenant Of
artillery; but after attached TO the Sd infan-
try, them and for several years after stationed the
western frontier. lie served in the Black Hawk war,
in 1882, and was promoted TO captain in October,
1888.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

We have already announced the apprehension oil
Harper who stands charged with the murder oil Mr..
Meredith, Of Baltimore. He is in confinement at
Van Buren,, Arkansas, waiting for an official requsi-
ton from the Governor of Missouri! The Lexington
(MoO Express, having occasion to aude to the mat
ter lets us into tho secret of the of his escape.
His trial was n month off. "IIc was securely
guarded but the dictates of humanity prompted his
guard TO allow his wife TO visit him. Womans in
genuity suggested TO her the means OF ciiectng his
escape hanging some Of her clothes against the
wall, knowing they would not be touched, she con-
trved to work out tie morer and bricks lherefrom,
carrying them out daily concealed about her person.
None ever thought of examining her, and she worked
away of her task Of love unmoested. The result was
tho escape Of her husband"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Journal of Commerce. under date Of October 10, writes
as follows:
81 have been informed that the Mississippi took
out orders on the 30h September to Commodore Con-
to take possession Of Tampco Immediately. He
has four revenue cutters and n number OF small
steamers, by means of which he can execute the
order There are twice as many marines in his
squadron as will suffice for the enterprise. II APP
pears also that force has been gradually drawn oil
late from various points and is about to be concen-
trated at New Orleans other port, and that
ample means Of transportation have been put under
the control Of Gen. Jessup. 1t would seem, therefore,
TO be the design to send some six or eight thousand
troops from Tampico to meet Gen. Taylor at San
Luis Potosi.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

The TAXING OF MoNTEREY.-The destructive fire
to which the division under General Taylor ex-
posed, when advancing on the enemy's forts on the
2lst u, at Monterey may be gathered from the fate
of the gallant Third Regiment. The New Orleans
Delta says Soon after the time when the order to
advance given, Major Lear, in command of the
regiment at the time, got killed. Captain Morris
then assumed the commando he too shared like fate
Capt. cambridge next to lead; he got severely
wounded and had TO retire. Bvt. Maj. Barbour was
the next to take command he was killed. Captain
Field was next, ard he was killed. At the close Of
the engagement, Capt. Henry in command Of
what remained of the regiment, which found to
number, ON being mustered, IL men, including the
officers and the rank and fle
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

DEsTRUcTIvE FiRE.-Last night, about o o'clock,
fire broke out in the dwelling-house occupied by
Mr.. Richard l.. Jones, and owned by Mr.. Jeremiah
Clark situated mile and quarter east Of this city,
which arrested until 1t had entirely destroyed
the house and most Of the furniture therein. II is
supposed that the fire originated from candle. taken
into the garrett by German servant girl, who, we
understand, was seriously burned The loss sustain
ed about 81, 000-$2, 0O0 Of which is covered by
insurance in the Office of the Indiana Mutual Fire In
surancc Company--Nele Albany Bnleiin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29

RECRUITS FOR THE ARMY.-A body of recruits for
the regular service, numbering nearly Co., at the
principal depot, at Fort Columbus, Governors Island
under the superintendent of COL r. b. Mason, OF
the lst Dragons, are about to be organized into
battalion of four companies, preparatory to joining
the regiments for which they have been enlisted in
the field. The New York Journal Of Commerce, after
remarkng that they are fine body of men, and that
they will efficient service whenever the torch
of war shall llumine their path, adds;
{" Most Of these recruits have been enlisted under
the provision of law for the increase Of the rank and
file Of the regiments of the regular service. They
will embark, it is said, the steamship Massachu-
sets she is ready for sea-probably within
week or ten days. and will embark, il is supposed
at Point Isabel, Texas, for such service the
tingencies Of war may require.
Most Of the officers were present at the battles oil
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, and contributed
their full share towards the brilliant result"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-29
No. 8.

In my former communications have said but little
relative to our cncampment, its situation, &c. Our
camp is about two hundred yards from the north bank
Of the Rio Grande, and quarter of mile froH the
Gulf. The ground on which our tents are pitched
consists entirely Of white sand A natural breast
work, (Which was undoubtedly caused by the action
of the water from the Gulf is thrown up on the east
and west side of our camp, and extends distance
up the gulf. Water could very easily wash away the
rude structure materially change it, but cannon
balls Of the largest class penetrate it far
If an enemy wished to attack us from the gulf good
hurricane and small food would be far more potent
weapons than al, the naves in the world, but mortal
man could not take TO himself the credit of bringing
any powerful element to bear upon his foes, cOnse-
quently his heart would throb a battle
fought and won IN such manner. The west side
of the encampment is not 50 we'll protected but
additional labor would improve the work OF nature and
make our position less vulnerable on this side. We
had not been in camp more than two hours till was
strikingfy reminded of the song of the Cannibal Is
lands. Ii was plain TO be seen that If the creatures
of this desert spot did not all live on their spe-
cies, they appeared TO be governed by passage in
Holy Writ, that says: "ArSe. slay and eai"
the fish in the muddy Rio Grande, durtng at
their species, and devouring them at the water
edge--crabs devouring each other with as much eag-
erness as Gen. Scott would swallow hasty plate of
soup. The next carniverous epcure that struck my
attention, little reptile, somewhat resembling n
camelion, catching flies; but soon as he saw me,
he quit the business and retreaed to clump of weeds
When night came the mosquitoes collected very
large force and commenced lostties, and must say
that they better drilled and better armed than any
other enemies we have met with. We routed them
by building fires but not without suffering much by
being smoked Some people have mosquito bars,
but would sooner smoke them because hate their
music as bad as their biting. The flies are very nu-
merous they make but little noise, but they light on
person and bite him before he knows it..
Since The seventh number written, the follow
ing persons have died in the 1st Regiment Messrs.
VIM. Cranmore, James Cox, and Jackson Lyon, OF
the Fountain Rifemen Lieut.. Goss, and Messrs.
Hopper and Bratton, of the Montgomery Volunteers
John Shelly, of the Hendricks Volunteers; Messrs.
West and Mccall of the Putnam Blues Mr.. Buchan-
an, of the Cass County Volunteers Josephus Hanna
of the Marion Volunteers.