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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-14
DOCUMENTS.

Correspondence betsoeen the Supreme
Government Of .Meaieo, the General
IN Chief Of the american firing, and
the Commissioner Of the, United
States.
HEADQUARTERS, AMY U. S.AMEalcA,
Coyoacan, Augs 81 sls47.
To his Eaceliency tie President and General
IN Chief Of the Republic Of .Nerico.
SIR: Too much blood has already been shed
in this unnatural war between the two great
republics Of this continent. 1t is time that the
differences between them should be amicably
and honorably settled, and it is known to your
exeellency that a commissioner on the part of
the United States. clothed with full powers to
that end, with this army. To enable the
two republics to enter on negotiations, am
willing to sign, On reasonable terms, a short
armistice.
shall wait with impatieace until to-mor
row morning for a direct answer to this COM
munication; but shall in the meantime seize
and occupy such positions outside of the cap
ial as may deem necessary to the shelter and
comfort of this army.
have the honor to remain, with high con-
sderation and respect, your excellency's most
obedient servant
yNJNTHInT.n CrOJvJy
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Put .a,ccy yor Small Sheep, and Make Wa
FOR THE
OO1SWWhDa

- one the farmers of Shenandoah county a
stock of Sheep, in every respect superior to
the present indffe rent race, the subscribers
are happy to announce that they recently
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YOUNG LADIES' BOARDING AND
DAY sGWYUA9
Wlnche ster, Va

VT2nCHeStef, Va.
AHR. g MRS. EICHELBERGER will re-
AVE- sumo the next session of their Boardin.
and Day School, on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER. Parents wishing boarding school
for their daughters. Will find desirable advata
ges secured. to them in the above Institution
Terms, etc. given by circular.
Angena Seminary, Aug % Pm
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WINFIELD SCOTT.

MINISTRY OF WAR AND MARINE,
Mexico, Aug. 81, lS47.
To his Ercellency General Winfield Scott,
Co'anlaader in Chief of the .A,niy Of the
United States.
SIR: The undersigned, Minister of War and
Marine of the government of the United States
of Mexico, is instructed by his excellency the
President, commander to reply to
your communication, in which you propose to
enter into an armistice,, with view to avoid
the further shedding of blood between the two
great republics Of this continent, for the pur-
pose of hearing the propositions which may be
made for this purpose by the commissioner Of
his excellency the President Of the United
States of America, who is a: the headquarters
of the American army
1t is certainly lamentable, that in conse-
quence of the rights of the Mexican republic
not having been duly considered, the shedding
of blood has become inevitable between the first
republics of the American continent; and your
excellency with great propriety qualities this
war as unnatural, as well on account of its or
lgn as the past history of the two people
identified by their relations and interests. The
proposition of an armistice to terminate this
scandal has been received with pleasure by his
excellency the President, commander in-chief,
as it will enable the propositions to be enter
tanned which the commissioner of the Presl-
dent of the United States may make for the
honorable termination of the war.
Accordingly, the President, commander-in in
chief, directs me to say to your exceIlency that
he accepts the proposition to enter into an ar
mistcp and for this ohiect h. has apnojnted
the Brigadier Generals d. Ignacio Mora y
Villamil and D.. Benito Quijano, who will be
present at the time and place which may be
designated.
His excellency also instructs me to commu-
nicate his satisfaction that the army of the
United States should occupy convenient and
fitting quarters, hoping that they will be out
of reach of the fire Of the Mexican fortifca-
tions.
have the honor to be, with high consider
ton and respect, your excellency's obedient
servant, ALCORTA.
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purchased very fine BUCK
of the COTSWOLD BREED
J He is now on The farm of the
senior partner Martin f. Miley,l
where he cali be seen at any time,
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MINISTRY OF INTERNAL & FR'GN RELATIONS,
Mexjcn AuU 81, 1S47

MINISTRY OF INTERNAL & FR'G RELATIONS,
Mexico, Aug. 81, lS47.
Most EXCELLENT SIR: All MexicaDs, but
especially the inhabitants of this capital, have
been Witnesses to the extraordinary exertons
which have been made by, his excellency the
provisional President to collect an army capa-
Bile of meeting that of the United States, and
of res,Qring the lustre of the arms of the repub-
lie. They are witnesses also that he has
fought with intrepidity, exposing his own life,
until the moment when the victory was lost,
and the enemy was at the gates Of the cap
tal.
In these circumstances, and when the nu-
merous inhabitants of Mexico have made every
kind Of sacrifice to carry on the war, it is one of
the imperious duties oil the first magistrate to
prevent the calamiti les inseparable from an
assault, and to avoid all the consequences o! a
violent occupation Of the city,
To this end, and in the exercise Of his conS
sttutional powers, and in conformity with the
decision of Congress communicated to him on
the 10th July last, he has determined to hear
the propositions which Mr.. Nicholas Trst has
to make on the part of the United States, and
to consent that id the meantime there shall be
a suspension of hostlities.
As this question is of the utmost interest to
the republic, his excellency desiree that the
national Congress should take Their appropriate
part; and accordingly he directs me to notify
your excellency that yod may take measures
diligently to summon the deputies to assemble
at IL o'clock to-day.
reiterate the assurances Of my distinguish
ed consideration. God and liberty.
JOSE RAMON RhCHEC0.
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tS'''" sco"e' 'sisessSs -, 49, t'f0'- ~
ministers. .august 90, lS47 ! IN riew Of .ths
propositions made by The Commissioner d
the United States.
1st. 1t is unnecessary, before opening ne,
gotiatoss, that the Mexican commissioners
should fix for their base the. causes of the
war provoked by the United States against
the Mexican republic: especially that the
commissioner of.the United States shall de.
clare frankly the motives of the war and the
purposes of it., and not be allowed to excuse
himself from making this manifestation, which
is at once requised by the Mexican govern,
ment. Should this be denied, let it be SO
understood. g, ,.~,, 4ag = IA tj,ts-y
2d. Whether the pretentiens of the United
States are founded in right of forge or pures
ly,in friendly negotiations The same Gas
aboye.) q $. ar l.ui y
Sd. The first question to be treated at. at
ter these two points are explained, is, wheth
er Texas is to remain in the possession Qt the
United States bv. the alleged right of annexsg
ton. or BY, purchase, to be treated of dor
those lands with the Mexican republic. The
The Mexican government does not recog
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ratified on the 9th instant, which established
an armistice; and he has the honor to repre-
sent that he is ready TO treat with the commits
sloner or commissioners on the part of Mexico,
praying that an early day may be fixed upon
for the meeting, at such place as may be con-
venient for both parties. The undersigned
tenders to his excellency the Minister of For
eign Affairs the assurance of his most distin-
guished consideration. N. P. TRIST.
TAcuBAYA, Aug. IS, 1947.
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had not attended, and that the government
should be instructed to endeavor, through
means Of their excellencies the governors of
the States, to procure a meeting Of the Con
gFess. M
1 have the pleasure 50 to inform you, in re-
ply to your note, and to renew the assurances
Of my esteem.
God and Liberty! Mexico. Aug. 2l .ls47.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
WING STATE CONVENTION.

A Convention OF Delegates will assemble in
the np'.al at iowa City, on "Wednesday, the
Il III day OF January next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
for lie purpose nominating Delegates TO the
Wig M. ioaal Conv n,ion.
The bass Of representation will be two Dele
gate. fo' each and every member Of the Gcner-
al Assembly.
Tue Genial Committees Of u g severnl coun-
'; arc requested 70 take ea.ly measures to Sc
cure n full representation from their respective
dis r cts. F'rz HWY WAcEEs,
EG:Ss.e Cook,
JOSH IL n. ueoa,cK,
State Ger ral Committee.
Iowa City, December lib, l847.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

SANTA ANNA has fought steadily and
earnestly, ifnot successfully ever since his
return to Mexico, ind, as il will lie seen hy
his Manifesto, even when stripped Of pow
or, falls "wilh his face to the Eoe,'' denn,n-
cling ,hose who think or tnlk Of peace, aud
eah0rling his countrymen tn contend to he
Inst against our arms. The question, there
fore, recurs with more force than ever, phy
was he crcr permitted to return to lead on
and animate his nation, OF what reason had
the Administration for supposing that he
would favor their design against his own
countrvi The mysfcry has mcrer been
cleared xp. And il seems that no chnrge
Of insinccrisy or trcachery has ever been
brought against Santa Anna, which would
have been the case bad he made any pledges
or given any ground for supposing that he
would have favored peace. On the con.
trary, Santa Anna has alwaye openly and
boldly assorted that no came to lead the
inar, and that he has fulfilled his mission.
That thcro are matters connected with this
business kept concealed We havc never
doubted; for we cannot believe that the
Administration committed 90 cgrcgious .
blundcr as 10 permit Santa Annals return
merely in the hope or for a chance, Of his
turning traitor! This would hnve been
gambling with high state matters in car
nest, md would we'll enti,lo those concern
ed to the condemnation If not execrniion Of
every American.-Aicrandria Gazette.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
THE MAlsKET'S.

CHICAGO, Dec. o. Wheat, spring, 20 a 15;
winter, 90 a 8j. Flour, $500 Sa,75. Pork,
$3.50 800.
ST.. Lofts, Dec. i6.-Wheat, spring, 81 a 85;
mixed, b 90; winter, o. a 81. Flour, 4,8O a
400 Corn, car, 25 a 30; shclled, 81 a -. Oats,
30 81. Barley, Is ga. Onions, ID a 80
Potatoes, 81 a 40.
CINCINNATI, Dec. li.--Flour, 4,95 q 800
Hogs, e,25 800.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

THE WORTH or SINGLE STUMr.-A
friend informs us that during the present
year sixteen coal boats have been engaged
on the same stump IN one Of the bends Of
the Mississippi river. Each boat was prob
ably worth $1,000. Here, 10 tho retail
way. Inns single SING cost tho commune
~ $4,000 in ono ycnr. While Mr.. Polk
cnnnot find the words "snag or sawyer" ia
the Constitution, he can find authority for
making survey Of the Dead Sss.--Lou.
Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
NOTICE.!

The Davenport Literary Society will meet nt
Mr.. Prescott's School Room, on Wednesday
Evening, jan. 5, 1913. Question for discussion,
Ills it probable that The prcscn: war with Mex
leo will prove beneficial 10 Tho Uni,ed Sta,cs!'
By order Of Society
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

The 81. Charles Hotel in New Orleans.
which originally cost about tl,4OO. 900.
was sold Ut Sheriii's sale, for 5000 ,OOO.--
l. was bought by the Citizens Bank. which
held mortgage upon it, for greater sum
than that far which il was Sold Chicago
Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

The election Of Mr.. Winthrop, rs Speak
or, was know in Boston about s minutes
before ], occurred in Washington, such was
the speed Of tho telegraphic announcement.
[Ncrbmvpors Herald.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
MAR M Ed.

II this place on Wednesday the 22d Of Dcccm.
cember, by JooN RowsER Esq, Mr.. Cullen C.
CHAMBERLAIN to Miss MARY ANN
TUCKER, both Of Mu.cat;nc county.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

OF tho six Statesmen composing Gen.
Harrison's cabinet, four will meet again in
the now U. S. Senate ON its assembling
Messrs. Webster, Of Mass, Cri,,cndcn, Of
Ky., Badger, Of N. c., aud Bell, Of Tenn.
Of the other two. Mr.. Ewing, Of O., is prci-
~ certain 10 come into the next Senate,
and Mr.. Granger, Of our State would have
been choscn controller this month by an
overwhelming vote, had he not pcremptori-
~ declined, las Mr.. Fillmore did not desire
the post, md Only accepted il because he
was nceded.) These are tho Harrison
Cabinet-whcrc is John Tyler?
B.E Express.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

Tho following 70 q copy Of . warrant 10.
sued BY ono Hihondi, On Indian Magistrate
at Plymouth, 10 the year 1856, to consta.
bic named Peter Waterman, for tho sppre-
hcnsion Of an offender named Jeremy
Wicket:
81 Hihondi--you, Potter Waterman
Jeremy Wicket-quick you take him
straight sou bring him Before me,
HIHONDI."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
WllOG MEETING.

A meeting Of The Wings Of Scott county will
he holden a. e. Cooks Office, in Davenport on
Fc pAy, the 3Isi inst. to choose three Delegates
to the State Convention to be holden ut Iowa
City on the h OF January net.
BY order o. The Central Committee.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

JOSIAH QuIScY Jr., (Whig) is reelected
Mayor Of Boston by a majority Of 5000
over his Locoioco competitor, and 7O5 over
all other candidates.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

RorARY Boor HEJs.-A bnot maker
has invented rotary heel, 10 be applied to
boots, % that when down ON one side BY
uacvea tTeading, il can be twisted round,
thus producing another even surface, and
easier locomotion in the werner.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

THE FRIENDs. Society Of Friends
IN England have purchased large ract Of
land on the coast Of Donegal, (lrclnnd,) for
f4O,OOO, they intend 10 establish fishery,
10 order that Inc poor may he prnfiably
employed. Ola truth (says on English
psPer) the Friends are pattern Of practi-
cal Christianity.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

LocoFcCo CuMMRNrARy.--A debate
sprung up in the Senate Of New York on n
recent occasion, upon pctc,ion 10 abolish
tho usnry laws.
Mr.. YOUNG moved its reference 10 the
judiciary commit, &c, with instructions 10
hiring in bill in compliance with the pcii-
ton. This was tho only nation in the
world which still clings to this relic of bar
barism. lie believed that the parable Of
CTR Sayior-lhat Of the distribution of the
ialcnt--aushorizcd getting rs much rs we
can for our money.
Mr.. DEEKMAN though, that parable al
luded to the use ofour mental qualifications
nnd not n money:
Mr.. YOUNG. No, sir, il means mo.
ney. A talent, in those days, was q piece
Of silver.
Mr.. BEEkMAN. You do not mean 10
soy ihnt our Savior recommended usury
Mr.. YOUNG. Yes, sir; | think that il
what the parable means.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
DGs. STORMS CELERse Ar.rn
SCOTCH COUGH CANDY.

DAs. STORM'S CELER1e AI'ED
SCOTCH COUGH CANDY.
SAFEand pleasant Remedy for Colds.
- Coughs, Asthma, Sore hroat, fioa rsc n css.
shorrncss Of Breath, and for clearing the voice
aud 3 rengthening the Lungs.
The extraordinary success Of this Mcdicstcd
,nndy in the city Of ST. Louis, Justly entities il
10 the confidence Of every person who may be-
Herring under the symptoms OF that distressing
mn'ad,, Consumption Of the Lungs.
u was placed at he principal Drug Stores Of
ms city IN the meath OF November, t8lC, and
IN c'ghf weeks, the retail TO eli iscns alone q.
noun ed 10 u, $40 packages.
The Action Ut DR.. Storms Scotch Courh Can.
dy differs yer. materially from any her com.
pound ever invented. II not only allnys Bron.
chial Irritation, but operating as a very mild
purge, it keeps the stomach and bowels in a
healthy condit on, leaving the palcn, an appc.
tito which few other Cough NJ x,urcs could in.
part.
For sale al Davenport BY tho Agent,
Mr.. CHAS. LESLIE.
J. II. Barnard & Bro, No. l4O Main str, ct, 81.
Louis, Wholesale Agents, Tor the west ind south.
December 9th, I047. i3-ly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

Sumo Of tho non paying pcw-l,oIders Of
Grace church hive slored, because their
minister gavo nut tho linc--sOh 10 grace
how great debtorr--Mcrcury.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

A Yankee was arrested, in the city OF
Mexico, for proposing to confer with the
President on the terms Of peace! lie was
negotiating on his own hook.-Vcra Cruz
Eagle.
That was Jonathan! sWc think we sec
him now as, with pant aloons hitchcd n
bovc his bouts, old felt hat, aud but.ernu.
colored coatee, he looks knowingly out of
the corner Of his eye, bites of huge quid
of cavendsh, and, playing with his open
jacknife, says, with n sort Of business mir,
10 Gomez Farias, Come Sqnar.--horW ye
dickcr, and say no moro about I.'-Nec
Hapen Register.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
THE LEONIDAS LETTER.

Soon nlter one Of those brilliant victories
which characterized our army in Mexico, a
letter appeared in the N. o. Delta, lnuding
Gen. Gideon ]. Pillow, who had participa-
ted ir the action, 10 the skies. This unique
cpis,le was signed "Leonidas." Il was
charged that Gen. Pillow himself, was the
author Of il, which WINS denied BY the Delta.
Il appears, however, from the following tina,
the fact is established. The Picayune Of
the 25th ult., says:--
The letter fs'Lconidas" can do ~ but
little hurt; and il Is more ia vindication Of
truth THAI from il-wil towards anybody
that we mention the fact the OF iginal manu-
script, with amendation, interlineuiions,
md marginal notes has fallen into the hands
Of Gen. Scott. Its production will demon
strate the agency Of Gen. Pillow in its CON-
position--it will more than sustain 10 in
all that We have said. md show that when
the people deemed that he was hcwing down
the enemies Of his country, this modern
Gideon wns hacking his sword upon the
commandments of God.
Tho New Orleans Bulletin copies the A.
bovc, aud adds:
The above statement is not only confirm
cd to us, by undoubtcd authority, but with
the addition that tho s.interlinentions, and
marginal notes" are in the handwriting Of
Gen. Pillow.
Il appears that the fair copy Of the let
ter, which wns received and published here
wns forwarded by the British courier, and
got safe through, but the FIRST draft, with
Gen. Pillows lamentations, me, with mis-.
hap on its route, and fell into Gen. SCOTS
hands.
There was but one feeling in the army
on the subject, and there will be some rich
disclosures respecting il, which we are not
ut liberty at present to alludc 10.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

BEAUTIFULLY ExrREssED-Tho N. Y.
Gazette in speaking Of Mr.. Clsy's late
speech though opposed to that distinguished
statesman; uses the following language:
"'rhc Seer Of the West fortclls a dismal
doom for the Republic. BIT old Ncstor's
heart is sad. The war has torn from his
bosom much loved son, the staff Of his de-
clining years, mud he complains Of being
''chillcd by the frosts ofoge." !, is but o
short time since that ho lett his house Of
mourning and went forth in quest of con-
ISOLATION Tor his grief ale assembled to the
mountain top, and went down to the ocean
wave," and mingled ia the social converse
with his friends. Bat nothing could us
snagc his grief lie once more appeared
before the public, ''probably for the las,
timc," wrapped in his mantle Of sorrow,
md utters ''dark sa, ings on the harp
There is stirring cloquencc in these notes
Of warning and wo which nrc now filling
the land with their sad echoes, and arrest
ing for time the thoughts Of all classes Of
mon. But the result, ofall is easily forcsecn.
MIR. Clay by this speech will bind more
closely to him the hearts Of his old friends
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

- ONEY RENTED 10 Europe through
~ HARxpEN e. Co., to either the following
countries, England, Ireland, Scotland, and
Wales, France, Germany, Prussia, Austria, Dem
mark, Bohemia, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland,
&c. Apply to
&c, 25th, ~. CO * g. SARGENT.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-26
T@The nniyersal and intense anxiet,

- The universal and intense anxiety
to learn the opinions of Mr.. Clay upon
the Mexican War and the topics connect
ed Herewith, is the highest tribute ever
paid by the American people TO pri-
vate citizen, and furnishes the most in
dubitable evidence of the confidence ,of
his felow-citizens in the wisdom and pat
riotism of the great Statesman. No
Presidents Message, in the most agita-
ting periods of our history, has ever been
expected with more anxiety, orread with
more avidity-though in the one case,
the opinions expressed carry with them
only the moral force attached to the
name of him who has uttered them, while
in the other the authoritive decisions oi
the most influential department of the
Government are embodied. Can the
sceptre of power add aught to the fame
of man, who, divesied of all its EN-
blems, and clothed only in the majesty o
his great intellect, commands, what mere
power can never do, the eager and earn
est attention Of millions Of auditors?-
Richmond Wig.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-26

ious for The restoration Of the blessings OF
peace, or, ifthe existing war shall continue
10 be prosecuted, are dosirons that lie pur-
poses and objects are defined and known;
who are anxious to avert present and future
perils and dangers, with which il may be
froughIi and who are also axious to produce
contentment and satisfaction at home, and
TO elevate the national character abroad, to
assemble together in thc. respective COM
munilies, and to express their views feelings
and opinions.
After reading the resolutions and hand.
ing them 10 The Secretary, Mr.. Clay concu-
ded by apologiziDg for the length Of time
which he had trespassed upon the meeting.
and thanking the ladies and gentlemen most
cordially, for the honor done him by theiT
attendance on this occasion, and the pro-
found attention with which they had listen
ed to bin.
Mole by The Editor The speech was Of
ten interrupted by bursts Of applause. ana
both at its commencement and conclusion
there was tremendous cheering.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-26
Army News.

We have received no very important intelli-
gence from Mexico since our last with the ex-
ception of rumor that Santa Anna had again alb
seconded from his "beloved country The ru.
NOR states that he got OH board small british yes,
sci at Tampico and thus escaped the vigilance of
the authorities at that place. Little confidence is
placed in the rumor at Vera Cruz, while it is sta
ted that high functionaries, at Tampico believe it.
The company from this pace, with the balance
of the Ohio Regiment, left Vera Cruz, in the
train Of Gen. Patterson. andif no accident has
happened them, are probably in the City.