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Having ssid this ranch. Mr. Editor. il may M,
ne Improper in me to say. aud Do so entirely on
my own responsibility, aud wiihou, the slightest
consultation with any one, that ] think ! can
point TO one on whom both parties in Town nigh,
nnue-I mean SAMUEI. NJ. WILSON. Esq. II is
NOT necessary Tor me TO say word as to the quail
neat'o"s ct Mr.. Wilson. he is ton well known in
portsmouth To need any need nf praise frotn IN"
ms talents emineni'y qualify him for Repre-
sentative Of the People. and would be an orna
ment To the State in her Legislative Halls
ONE OE LILLE PEOPI
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THE RUMoRs CONFIRMED.

IL is now ascertained beyond doubt that Lieut.
Rlchey, who was bearer of dispatches from Gen
Scott, has persisted as previously stated, by the
iasso lie was in company with an Englishman
when he was seized
Majors Gaines and Bor;and, with Capt. Cas-
sius NJ. Clay have been surprised and taken prs
oners, by Gen. Minon, between Salillo and Mon.
,erey. Their fate is not known
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al the iroups were in motion. The 18th and
9Th infantry were already on hoard transports at
the mouth of the Rin Grande. The tsi regiment,
rifles, ID drag~ns Capt. Taylor's light artillery,
Col. Duncan's battery and detatchlnent of re-
crui's, were sti!l on shore.
The roads leiween Camarpo and Monterey
were said To be al"os' impassable IN account If
robbers. The rsncherus were gathering in all
qnariprs.
They were expecting an attack at Maamoras.
and The Plaza bad been fortified aud the CITY
placed in state of defence.
Capt. I.owd of the 81 artillery, had been or
dered To leave For, Brown and join his regiment
His place had hern filled by volunteers.
C"l. BaIkhnad had arrived at the Brazos and
sailed at once for Iampco.
The news of the capture of Majors Bnrland and
Gaines. and Capt Cassus NJ. Clay, is fully con
irmed.
The greatest activity prevailed at the mouth.
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GENTLING HORSES

Mr.. Offuit has left with us a few comics If b;s
Pamphlet containing Instructions for Geutlino
Horses, &c. which will be exchanged for the old
copies now in the hands Of gentlemen. A few
copies also to dispose of to those who NAV wish to
purchase. 1t is an admirable and valuable work
Tor The purposes Intended. Call at this office
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Total,
Sl3l,2ss 90
ARTHUR IMMERSION

Testc: ARTHUR EMMERSON
Clerk Of the County Court Of Norfolk Co.
Ne, profits of County Ferry for last eigh, years,
at least S64 900, which, added to the rents above
stated by the clerk of the county, gives the enor.
nous sum Of Sl95, 1888. which has principally
been drawn from the pockets of the people of
Portsmouth, and appropriated to the interes, and
advantage Of the county. More anon.
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LETTER FROM FATHER MATHEW,

On The Distrcsses Of Eciand.-The Free
mans Journal Of New York has been favored
with the following interesting letter from Father
Mathew. II ill be seen (says tina, paper) that
he is very decided in the opinion that the hest re-
iei is That sent In the shape of Provisions AL
So that great hopes are reposed in the generosity
oil inc ota'es Shall these hopes he in vain
Coax. lih January, IS47.
Rev' Dear Mr. Kelly 1t graiiies me more
tina" can express. 10 hear from you, especia1lv
as Your letter conveys such guod lidings
No sum "f money, in the present state of this
country could afford such relief as shipments of
Indian corn. and other Bread Siuffs-and IN he
sent Immediately.
The individuals concerned in the Corn Trade
OF England and Ireland. have raised the price IN
an enormous amount. Indian Flour is TO. day in
ms city ai9 The ton. and in The country sf2S-
our wre!ch'd population is rapidly pnng away,
and sinking into the grave. The only consolation
we have. is the pious resignation with which
they submit 10 This dire visitation of an all wise
Providence. We have seuen months of Famine
SUI hei"re us. But with the bright prospect that
now opens upon MS, of having our markets re-
duced TO reasonable rates. by the beneyolence If
our connsseratlng Brethren in the States we
hope to stay the ravages Of Famine Un,oward.
unexpected impedlmrnts. have obliged me reluc-
NY " "' '"e' '"' years, 10 'pOne my WIS.,
il TO your happy country.
Unnl the Lord. in His mercy, shall stay the
hand OF the destroying angel that is now deci
mailing The Irish People, cannot promise myself
The happiness of spending few months in Ameri
ca.
Please remember me in the most cordial terms
to my dear friends in Jersey CITY, and believe
me- with high respect. Rev. Dear Mr.. Kelly.
Yours affectionately,
THEOBALD MATTHEW
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING

hang out Our Banner on the outward wall"
A meeting of the Democracy of Norfolk county,
Will convene at Great Bridge, on Saturday the
oth inst, for The purpose of nominating cand
date for the Legislature.
Republicans, to the rescue!
MANY DEMOCRATS.
St. Brides, March LIST, lS47.
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THE WRECKED ONDIAKA.

Oar readers will be gra,,fed To learn that the
troops which were wrecked in this vessel on the
coast OF Mexico, of whose safety fears were en-.
'erialned. being surrounded by Mexican troops.
nave been all marched under the gallant De Rus
sy with only the loss Of seven men to Tampico
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WESTMORELAND DISTRICT.

The Richmond Enquirer contains letter an
nouncing that II. II. l.. Beale, Esq. has been
nominated ty the democratic party as the cand.
date in place of Mr. Hunter, elected to the SEN
ate. Willoughby Newton, Esq, is the whig
candidate.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-03-04

The Senate Of Virginia did heavy business
yesterday. They passed three important bills as
they came from the House, viz fpr the extension
of the James River and Kanaw ha Canal 10 Bnc
Misunderstanding To two 6flhs of the stock of
the Alexandra Canal Company--and for the Nc
Adamizng the Turnpike from Siaunton To Scots
vllle.-Richmond Enquirer.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
MIR. BENTON,S SPEECH

MN BIN ION'S SPEECH
On the Three Million Bill. for bringing The
Erisfiag 'cor ,cith .Meaieo, to speedy and
honorable conclusion
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~We are authorized to reconm,

W. Wv outiiOiiLSu W recommend Il
the consideration of meeting, or MEETINGS of IN
democratic party which will here after be he d. IN
name OF MIR. JOHN b. McCLOUD, as a suitabi
sounty in the next House of Delegates
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&G5,We are authorized 10 recommen

thc consideration of meeting, or incetinps of I'M
MAJ smocratic party which will hereafter be held I'M
81 me OF COL ISAIAH CHERRY, a suitable can
late to represent the Democracy of Norfolk conn
~ in the next House of Delegates
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The Washington Fountain is remarkably spicy
Of late. Is among the choicest papers upon our
exchange distributing Telegram.
The Aloe "shows OFF, just before il dies.--.N
Y Sun ~
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@We are authorized TO recommend to
rhe consideration oil meeting, or meetings. of the
Democratic party which will hetca fter Lc hold th
name of THOMAS TATENI, ESQ. as a candidate
10 represent the Democracy of Norfolk county i'm
the noxt House Of Delegates ' "
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%"We are authorized to recommend 10
Democratic party which will hereafter he 6rLJ tLc
name OF PATRICK HENRY COOKE, Esq, as a
suitable candidate 10 represent the Democracy of
Norfolk county in the next House of DELEGATES
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8S,We are authorized to recommend &c
the consideration of u meeting, or meetings of tn,
Democratic party which will here after be held The
name OF Major SIMEON WHEELER as a suita.
pie candidate to represent the Democracy of Nor
Ioik county In the next House of Delegates
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08

I've copy Tie REPLY of Colonel Marshall Of KY. 10
General Lanes supplementary report relative 10 the
battle of Buena VISTA because the subject is one of
interest TO the people of this State,-together with
the Introductory remarks of the Louisville Journal
In a hasty reading of the whole, only two strong
points seem TO be presented by Marshall justify his
anrnadyersons The first is that he is sustained by
the report Of Major German, and, the Louisville
Journal intimates, by his later verbal testimony
Major German may suppose himself to be right in
the statements he makes we have no doubt he does.
But he may be mistaken nevertheless. We have
that other official reports from officers engaged,
or in command, were grossly erroneous including
the reports of Taylor and Wool. We have conyersed
with Colonel DRAKE and other Indiana officers just
returned, who fully sustain and confirm the facts
stated by Gen. Lane in his supplementary report ;
and until we receive other testimony than that pre-
scented by Col. Marshall, we shall consider General
Lane essentially correct. He took every means that
could well be taken by any man to get at the truth
of the whole matter, and is not to be discredited
upon light grounds
The next, or perhaps the most important point
made by Col. Marshall, is the imputation of inds-
erection and recklessness alleged to have been mani
Tested by General Lane, in assailing and advancing
upon 5000 men with only 400. Under ordinary
circumstances there might be propriety and
reason in such impuation, but not under those
which existed at Buena Vista Al least The imputatioH
should not be confined to Gen. Lane alone If it was
rash and reckless for him TO obey The orders which
were given to him by his superiors in the field, it was
not less rash and indscreet for those superors to gipe
those orders. If Lane was rash and reckless, Wool
and Taylor were equally This ccnclu-
sion is irresistible. 1t required just such desperate
fighting given by Gen. Lane to gain the battle
of Buena Vista or rather to avoid being overwhelm-
ed by the Mexican force. The result of the battle,
such as it was could have been attained in no other
way. This every man must be sensible of, let him
think what he viii about correlative matters. No
thing else could have saved whole army from
utter destruction. 1t looks ueR therefore, at this
time of day, to charge the very men who actually
saued The fortunes Of The day By their Jrare Sedcro-
ton, with recklcssness, rashness, and imprudence
and to blame the Indianans for not doing what they
were at first stgmatized as towards forretreating
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08

We are in the receipt of items trom'Ihe 50
counties in this district, which when compared PIP
duce the following results:
Ist The hypocritical now lings and wailngs Of The
whg Junto, and its organ hereOn the subject Of the
pay of the volunteers, have all been in vain. Ike
opposition to the war made by the whig members of
the last Congress- and by the whig press throughout The
Union unmasks this pretence. The democratic portion
the volunteers are satisfied with the course Of late
Repesen alive in reference their pay and dissatisfied
with the course of those who denounce the war in
which they have been engaged as unjust or unneces-
sary.
3D. The Journals cuogies upon Daniel OConnell
and Mcintosh have been penned aud published in vain
" Loves labor's lost"
3d. Our candidate will receive the democratic vote
of the district, except few of those who be in
auenced by a disconnected aspirant, or by the most
potent of Wing political eIemenis-wealth.
Our opponents boast that out of those democrats
who are under pecuniary obligations to the wing can
didate, or are in the employment of wealthy wings,
their candidate will receive several hundred votes.
Can this be true VIII democrats suffer their votes
to be thus controlled
4th Wings take much exception to the strong party
cast of Judge Weeks public addresses and the whig
candidate talks as mildly as sucking dove. This
however does not take. The people remember that
in 1910 democrat could hardly walk the streets of
indianapolis without being nsulted, and that in 1874
democratic procession in those streets was sung at
aud yelled at by the Juno and its adherents from the
porch of wing headq arters, and they wonder why
Mr.. McCary does not go it as strong now as in for
mer times.
9Th. Now and then an honest war whig will vote
for our candidate.
We nothing to be done except to call our friends
throughout the district TO united effort to bring all
the polls and say Shelby friends
that candidate was fairly selected, the first
choice of some of them, and to ask them whether
they to the democracy of the district, the
State and nation for any defalcation their part.
What says the Volunteer to this Speak, friend
TEACHER.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08

FATHER REY.-We learn that the return of the
Rev. Mr.. McElroy confirms the sad news of the death
of the Rev. Mr. Rey. The Catholic Telegraph informs
that his attendant of the Montgomery
Guards, young man named William Burke, well
known to many of our citizens. He one of the
workmen Of the cathedral of Cincinnati. from its
commencement to its completion, and enjoyed char
acter against which reproach could be uttered.
The banditti lay in ambush, and fired, killing Mr..
Burke first They hestated to fire at the priest but
the leader of the robbers stated that witness Of the
crime should survive, and thus procured the death of
the Rev. Mr.. Rey, who fell covered with wounds
When the population of Marin heard of this atrocious
Decd they went out to arrest the murderers
but all that they could do was to bear the bodies to
the place of sepature, where they inferred with
every manifestation of respect Philadelphia Spirit
of the Times.
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Amendments.

Several Of the Democratic candidates, who have been
Nominated by regular conventions, will endeavor TO
their fellowcltzens plluws and they would be espe
cally galIfed to many, of all parties, make
IL convenient to attend.
In Perry To'cnship Saturday, July 10Th, at Bailey
School House.
On Monday the 18th, at Marrs's School House.
In Franklin, on Tuesday, I3tb, at Daniel Moore's
Wednesday, 10Th, at Bethel.
In WarTeR, Thursday, 18th, at Cumberland
Friday, 10Th, at A Kiser's.
In laurence, Saturday, 18th, at David ioss's
Monday, 10Th, at WIN. Dckerson's.
Tuesday, Doth, at the School House near
Johnsons mill
In Washington Wednesday, 2ls at Allisonville, at II
o'clock, and at Broad Ripple at o'clock
In Pike, Thursday, 22d, at Augusta.
Friday, 23d, at McCurdy's mills
In Wayne, Saturday, 24th, at MilIer's MILL
Monday, Goth, at Bridgeport.
In Decatur Tuesday, 9th, at Ed. DoIlarhides.
Wednesday, 25th, at Y. E. X. Wilson's
Between that and election day, at Indianapolis of
which due notice will be given.
As many Of the candidates can, will endeavor to fill
the above appointments rain shine and they respect
fully ask their wing competitors to meet them as above
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08


The following i'm ,oriant aud interesting inielli-
genre we copy from The New Orleans Picayuue OF the
25ih:
The steamship raImet,o, Capt. Smith, arrived last
evening from Vera Cruz having sailed thence on the
18th inst.
By this arrival we have received papers from the
city of Mexico Of die 9th, 7i, 9Th and 9th of June
Cur previous files come down to the 29h Of May
The intermediate dates we have not yet received and
presume they have been forwarded by some sailing
vessel.
Santa Anna still remains in power. His resigna-
ton we presume Withdrawn, for it is intimated
that majority of Congress anxious to accept it.
HIS administration consequence of this feeling in
Congress has entirely changed its policy and thrown
itself into the arms of the puros.
1t is represented that opinions never more d.
vided in the capital than at present No party seems
TO have decided upon what course to take.
An express from Puebla, by the route of Cordoya,
had arrived ct Vera Cruz announcing that Gen. Scott
commenced his march upon the city of Mexico on the
18th inst.
We hear not word more in regard to the over
lures for peace sad to have been made to Gen. Scott
That he marched on the 10th we have no doubt.
About one thousand troops left Vera Cruz on the
18th ult, under the command of Maj. Gen. Pillow, to
Join the army of Gen. Scott.
We find in the Republican, of the 7th ult., long
despatch from the Secretary of War 10 Gen. Scott,
dated the Both of April 1t informs him that by the
end Of June the President suppOses Gen. Scott will
have twenty and Gen. Taylor ten thousand men under
their respective commands 1t asks for the views of
Gen. Scott various questions suggested, and gives
him directions how to operate with disafected Next
can States.
Gen. Scott appears to preserve perfect discipline
among his troops at Pueba. The Mexicans admit
this indirectly, though letters published complain
ing of our excuses in general terms.
The proposition which Mr.. Trist is authorized to
make, said by the Mexcans to be, that each Re-
public shall name three commissioners to discuss the
claims of the United States and that if Mexico will
not consent to this, then the is to be prosecuted
Gen. Almonte still in prison, able
to learn any thing more definite as to the nature oil
his offence, his trial not having yet come on.
! The State of chihuahua voted unanimously for Gen
Santa Anna for President. The votes opened
on the 10Th.
! From Tampico we learn little news by this arrival
The only thing which gives animation to the town ap
pears TO be the false alarms which frequently
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08
From Vera CrlIZ.

The Delta has advices from Vera Cruz to the 1eth
and Tampico to the 18th.
AT Tampico they in daily expectation of attack
fom the Mexcans, who reported to be 1000 strong in
the vicinity Of the city On the night of 18th instant
demonstration made by the Mexcans TampicO to
rise. The American authorities, however had timely in
formation Of the contemplated movement and suppress
attempted cahed out the troops, who lay their all
night There then demonstration of revolt made
On the 5hinst party Of Mexican lancers attacked the
ouposts of Tampco and drove the sentnel the city
On the 10th party of rancheros attacked the pilot station
and greeted by discharge from half dozen muskes
when they retreated
The important part Of the intelligence the hatter
ing prospect Of peace. Information had been received at
Vera Cruz before the Day left that Generals Scott and
Worth, with the main body of the army, had advanced
far Rio Frio, without OPPOSITION and at that
place by deputatOn from the Capital with propositions for
peace. The exact tenor of the propositions were not
known they were however, Of such that General
Scott refused to them and determined to push
his forces TO the Capital From the deep anxiety felt by the
government if the term government be applied 10
forces the Capital il thought that further concessions
would be made Gen. Scott before be took up his line Of
march from Rio Fro.
There rumor Vera Cruz on the morning Of the
10th inst, that small party of Americans had been attack
ed by about 100 Mexeans and nearly all pieces The
for Mexican officers who commanded the attack
on the train at the National Bridge.
The Eagle that of soldiers found concealed in
the Castle of San Juan de Ullua large bag Of money
which has been handed the Commandant. By the
way this gentleman Col Wilson, in the columns Of the
Eagle denies the statement of Lieut. Colonel Maa late
prisoner of war; in this city, that he had confined General
La Vega aud his captive brOther-oce the guard house
in the Castle OF San Juan de Ullua This adds Colonel
Wilson, Z" am obliged to say, is wholly untrue"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-08

CURIOUS DIscovERY.-In digging yesterday among
the foundation of Grace Church, the corner of
Broadway and Rector street, which has recently been
pulled down, coffin, apparently of silver, was dis
covered, about two feet and half in length contain
ing the body of female child, with inscription
bearing date 1857. The coffin had glass over the
face and little further down ON the coffin, looking
glass set in metal.
Near the foot of the coffin aperture closed
by glass stopper, which being opened it appeared
that the coffin filled with spirits Of turpenne, in
which the body preserved, that the features,
though somewhat collapsed, were seen through the
glass. The whole was enclosed in strong deal outer
coffn.-N. Y. Ere. Post.
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Rcbuke 20 mexican Vvhiggery.

We find the following card in the Franklin Ex
aminer, June g. The author of it is the gentleman
who the wing representative Of Johnson county in
the last legislature We imagine that be is not the
only who has become Disguised by the unpatrotic
course of the Wing leaders during The past year, and
which is every day growing more outrageous and IN
pardonabe:
TO THE CITIZENS OF JOHNSON COUNTY.
The deep and abiding gratitude feel for the many
expressions Of your confidence, and the continued
disposition of many to confer further favors, in
nexon with wide spread reports as 10 my political
opinions, and Justice to myself, impes me to make
frank, public avowal of the sentiments have ex-
pressed, and really entertain 1t is well known many
persons of both political parties, were DESTROYS not
long since, if not now that should be candidate
for reelection TO the State Legislature and being ques
toned upon the subject stated that if candi date,
would pledge myself to vote for Democrat TO the
United States Senate, and in good faith if elected,
redeem my pledge. The reasons given, consider
ing the state of parties in this county, very
natural | need not repeat them. ! understand my
Wing friends were not pleased and after some con-
sultation, determined TO question further before
encouraging me TO bea candidate. In reply to which,
expressed ignoranc as to Wing policy, and asked
whether a United States Bank, highly protective
Tariff, and distribution, under present circumstances,
were desirable and cherished measures In answer to
fact more than half suspected, that "Whig policy
was opposition to Democratic policy" Something
said on the subject of the war; upon which re-
minded my friends of the discordant views and disn-
genuous course of some portion of our party. The
next day found mysclfreported far and wide hay
ing turned Democrat
Now / have no affection for names and never was
so far ultra partizan to be wholly blind to truth
and reason nor will |, when inquired atby those who
have right to know, for any consider atom sup
press my opinions. Otherwise, fancy | might have
been candidate this summer, with fair prospects Of
success. As it is, to avoid the charge of venatY
| decline becoming candidate, desiring my good
friends of both political parties TO accept my heartfelt
thanks for their kind intentions. am happy in the
conviction that my Wing friends with whom for years
/ have stood shoulder to shoulder have not been in
huenccd by unkind feelings; will take leave Of
the Wing party if we to take different roads
since all who not for high protective Tariff fol
United States Bank and distribution and more in
love with MeXicans than own good peOple-in
number not few-are We; by my side.
June Z, lS47. G.. HICKS.