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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
CAPTURE OF JALAPA AND PEROTE.

The New Orleans Delta of the 9th inst,
Econtains news Of the capture Of Jalapa and
Perote by our Army, without firing gun,
and also of the continued advance on the
American troops towards the city Of Mexl
The dates from Vera Cruz are to the IS
|ult. The capture of the town of Jalapa
took place on the 18th April, when General
Twiggs with the division of the Army UNI
der his command entered and took posses
sion without any resistance. 1t appears that
in his flight from Cerro Gordo, Santa Anna
did not pass through Jalapa, but in compa-
ny with Ampudia and Terrejon, turned off
TO the left at his hacienda, and halted for
the night of 18th at the s'nine mile pass"
which was being fortified, but which, on Sc
cond consideration, it was deemed prudent
to evacuate. This evacuation took place
on the 20th, and in the evening Colonel
Harney's dragons took possession of the
Pass-Gen. Worth followed in their foot
steps.
Gen. Worth with his division entered the
town of Perote at noon on the the 22d April.
He found it completely evacuated by the
soldiers of the enemy, and Col. Vasquez
left behind to surrender it with decency.-
An immense number of small arms, the big
guns of the castle and city, and ammunition
were taken possession of.
Gen. Ampudia, with about 5000 cavalry,
in wretched condition, was near the town
when our troops entered it, but soon re-
treated.
Santa Anna has not been in Perote since
the fight of Cerro Gordo, and was supposed
to be somewhere in the mountains.
Perote is thirty-six miles beyond Jalapa,
one hundred and eight from Vera Cruz, and
one hundred and seventy-one from the city
of Mexico.
The following is from the Vera Cruz
Eagle of the 2Slh April:
We understood yesterday that informa-
had been received at Jalapa, that Gen. Worth
had thrown his outpost towards Puebla, and
would march Immediately in that direction
himself. We are somewhat doubtful as to
its truth, however, not being able to trace
it to any positive source. The latest infor-
nation received from Perote, which might
be relied on, 1--WE think) is that issued by
US in an extra on Monday last, and repub-
lshed in this days paper. Generals Scott,
Patterson, Twiggs, Pillow, and Qultman
were in Jaapa. Gen. Shields is still in a
very doubtful state in an hospital on the bat
tle-field at Cerro Gordo. Rumor says that
Puebla will yield without discharging gun;
if so they will show more wisdom than has
been evinced by several other Mexican cities
with hardly hope for success against US.
1t is now certain that Santa Anna is at
Orizaba, little town at the foot of the
mountain of that name, with about 1000
troops around his standard. He was seen
at that place on Sunday morning last, and
was heard to express his desire of remain
ing there until he could muster sufficient
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

LATE FOREIGN ARR1vAL.-The Britannia
arrived at Boston at midnight on Sunday last.
The news brought by this steamer contains
nothing Of special interest. The price of
breadstufs has advanced still further.
A most diabolical plot tomurder the Pope
has been discovered. 1t was first found out
by the French Ambassador. He revealed
the names Of the conspirators to the Pope
Their intention was to assassinate him while
giving audience to one who was appointed
to kill him. A Cupachin priest presented
him for the audience of the Pope His hol-
ness requested his name, which was given.
but before being admitted the Pope looked
over the list of conspirators and found the
name of the Cupachin. He Immediately
summoned carbineers, who, on the Cupach-
in's entrance, seized him, found he had a
brace of loaded pistols and a poisoned dag
ger about his person. The Cupachin was
conveyed to prison, and many arrests were
made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

1t appears that we were msinformed last week
in regard to the prospect of the growing Wheat
crop of this county. We have since conversed
with several of our best practical farmers on the
subject, from various sections of Charles, and they
all assure us that it presents most unpromising
appearance. Even on the best fields the grain has
not attained more than half its usual height and is
fast heading in this condition, in consequence OF
which considerable loss in harvesting must be
the result.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

The news by the steamer Britannia, says
the New York correspondence Of the Sun
dated the 18th, was received here this morn
ing, and has already had considerable effect
on the markets.
The flour market has been very stiff, un-
der the effect of the news, but very little
has been done. A sale of 500 barrels Gen
nessee was made at IS IS per barrel. The
tendency, however, is still upwards.
The demand for corn is quite active and
prices are still on the rise. There are sales
of $4,000 bushels yellow corn at ST OIL per
bushel, and of 10000 bushels white and
mixed at 95 cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

We give to-day the last but one of the series of
intelligent and interesting Letters addressed to the
Hon. George P. Marsh, by ga Northern Man with
Southern Citizenship" 1t is to be regretted that
we did not receive the copy regularly so as to have
furnished our readers with them in successive num-
bers of the ssTimes." The last two Letters are
complete in themselves, and perusal of them will
we'll repay the reader.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

Some fifteen or twenty copies of the "Times,
directed to subscribers, were taken from the post
office in this village sometime on Monday evening
last by some patroni=ing individual. We will
give liberal reward to know who he is. 1t is not
unfrequently the case in country postofices tina,
a single copy of newspaper is purloned- this has
indeed, become matter-of-course-but we CAM
stand such acho!esale grabbing as this, and we enter
our protest against it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

sons and property. To such favorable terms
Gen. Scott assented. He is therefore on his
way to, if not already in the "halls of the
Mantezumas."
Thus the surrender of the City of Mexi-
co is no longer rumor, but is confirmed
by an express from Gen. Scott, and we NAV
fairly conclude that our gallant army is
now ''revelng in the halls of the Montezu-
mas.''
We find the following proclamation in
the American (Jalapa) Star. That paper
says, with some feeling, that if this mode of
warfare is adopted, it will be the most sor-
rowtul time Mexico has ever known. Var
arithout pity will be met with acar acithout
pity.
PROCLAMATION.
The citizen Mariana Sazas, General Of
Brigade and Colonel Of the Regiment
Hidazgo, to my felloD-citizens:
Ny Friends-The present moment is the
most proper to excite the public spirit and
form of a nation of men truly free. When
an enemy triumphs by his union to rob US
of our dearest interests, there is nothing
more sure and more certain than to van
quish him by valor and constancy.
For this end have obtained permission
to raise guerilla corps, with which to at
tack and destroy the invaders in every man
ner imaginable. The conduct of the enemy,
contrary both to humanity andnatural ghts,
authorizes us to pursue him without pity.
nsisericordia. "Nar without pity and
death ~ will be the motto of the guerilla
warfare of vengeance; therefore ! invite all
my fellow-citizens, especially my brave sub
ordinates, to unite at general headquarters.
to enroll themselves, from 9 until 3 in the
afternoon, SO that it may be organized in the
present week. JOSE MARIANA SALAs.
The Vera Cruz ''Eagle'' learns that Don
Petro Anaya has been declared Dictator, and
Canalizo spoken of as Commanderin-chiel
of the army, and that preparations are being
made for the removal of the Government,
to Celaya, in case our army marches to
the city.
1t is said that Santa Anna is at Orizaba
He had but thousand men with him, badly
equipped, and he looked haggard and very
much detected. Both soldiers and officers
| have lost all confidence in him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
Mr.. HARPER, whose advertisement appears

Mr. Harper, whose advertisement appears in
to-days paper, has established an Agency in our
village for the reception of Wool to be manufacture
ed at his establishment in Prince Georges county.
This will be great convenience to the citizens of
our county, as Capt. Herbert will take the wool to
Alexandria, to which place the cloth will be return
ed by Mr. Harper, and by the Captain brought
back with his accustomed care. Mr. Harper re-
ceived Premium from the P. G. Co. Ag. Society,
mended for his punctuality and superior workman
shin.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

UE. w. CARR, Philadelphia, is authorized
to procure and forward advertisements intended for
insertion in this paper.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

GEN. TwIGGs has been temporarily ap-
pointed Governor of Jalapa. Lieut.. Col.
Childs has been appointed military com
mandant of the city.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
(OFFICIAL.)
u. S. FLAG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
At sea, off Vera Cruz, April "a, lS47

At sea, off Vera Cruz, April "a, 1912.
SIR: Tuxpan being the only fortified
place Of importance, situated on the gulfcoast,
not in our possession, and conceiving it to
be point of honor, as we'll as duty, to re-
claim the guns taken by the enemy from
the wreck of the Truxton, and mounted
with others for the defence of the river and
town, determined on attacking it, and left
SACRIFICES in this ship for that purpose on
the 18th inst, having in tow the steamers
Spitfre, Vixen and Scourge, and the gun-boats
Bonita, Petrol and Refer, with detach-
ment of three hundred officers, seamen and
marines from the Ohio, distributed in this
and the smaller vessels. On the following
day we arrived at Lobos, the appointed place
ofrendezvous. The Raritan, with detach-
ment of one hundred and eighty officers,
seamen and marines, from the Potomac, adj
ded to her own complement. The Albany,
John Adams, and Germantown, with the
bomb-vessels Vesuvious, Etna, and Hecla,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
CAPTURE OF TUXPAN.

The following dispatches have been re-
ceived by the Secretary of the Navy. They
furnish an additional evidence Of the energy
of the Commodore, and the gallantry of his
officers and men. Our navy has now in
possession, or blockaded, every nook on
the Gulf coast into which supplies can be
received, except some small ports between
Alvarado and the Tabasco. The Commo-
dore deserves great credit for the exertions
he is making to carry on the war. We un-
derstand that he is organizing strong corps
of officers and men, with several pieces OF
light artillery, to be ready for landing, in
cooperation with the land forces, should
it be found expedient to do so.-Umion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

| We were visited with frost on Sunday night last
The weather still continues cool for the season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
A correspondent at Newport furnishes us witt
the following items:

A correspondent at Newport furnishes us with
the following items:
MARvELoUs.-Mr. Q. Adams, of this village, on
Saturday last, shot into flock of blackbirds, one
of which being wounded flew into gully, where
it was found snugly ensconsed in the throat of a
huge Gland tortoise"
The same gentleman says he shot at muskrat
and killed an Indian hen.
RIoToUs MEETING.-Mr. Adams also states that
aGiotous meeting of crows was held on his farm last
week, at which committee of thirty appoint
ed in the face of himself and his hands, to rid the
field of all the corn NUISANCE.
Perhaps these rioters are not aware of the fol-
lowing enactment by the Legislature Of our State
at its last session. We would suggest to Mr.
Adams the propriety of reading the "riot act'' to
them. We understand that "true bills have al
ready been found, under the new law, against
number of these depredators.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20

THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1s47.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-05-20
CROW LAW,

I'm act to encourage the destruction OF Cro1cs
in st. .Mary's Charles and Prince Geor-
ge's counties, passed at December session
eighteen hundred and .torty-sir, chapter
three hundred and forty-three.
Section l. Be 1t enacted by the General
assembly of Mm'yzand, That if any person
residing in St. Mary's, Charles, or Prince
Georges counties, shall bring to any justice
of the peace of the county in which such
person shall reside, the head or heads of
any crow or crows, such person shall, for
every such head or heads, be allowed in the
county levy of said county the sum of six
and quarter cents; and the justice of the
peace, before whom such head or heads
shall be brought, is hereby required to give
the person or persons bringing the same a
certificate thereof, and cause said head or
heads to be burnt, or otherwise destroyed.
Sec. 9. find be 1t enacted, That no per-
son whatsoever shall be entitled to any al
lowance for any head or heads without first
making oath or affirmation, as the case may
be, that such crow or crows were taken and
killed in the county where such certificate
is applleu lOr since the passage OF tillS act,
and that no certificate hath been obtained
from any other justice of the peace for the
same and it shall be the duty of each and
every justice ofthe peace, before whom such
head or heads may be brought by virtue of
this act, to take and receive the oath or af-
frmaton of the party bringing the same,
without fee and clear from all charges against
the person or persons making such oath or
affirmation, any thing in any law to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04
From The Nel0 Orleans Delta, l5th inst.
Infer fr0In the IRrnZnS.

From Capt st. Clair. of the ship Tahmaroo, arrived
yesterday from Brazos ST. Iago, which place she left
on the 9th inst. we learn that COL Hays was still al
the Brazos with part of his command The steamer
Ann Chase sailed on the 9th for Vera Cruz, with a
portion of Colonel Hays command.
Capt Edmund B. Bill, of the 18th Regiment U. s.
A. died at sea on board of the ship Tahmaroo on the
18th inst. His remains brought 10 the city for
interment Capt. Bill a resident of Chicago, Ill.
His mother lived in Napieryie, Ill.
From the Flag of the I'd we learn that the yellow
feyer has broken out at Matamoras. -Four or five
persons died there of black vomit.
Our last accounts from Col. Butler and his battal-
lion of Sd Dragoons left them two days march beyond
Mer The trains which the Dragons are escortlng
to Monterey was halted for several days at Mier, in
consequence of report received that large Mexican
force was preparing to attack it, and reinforcement
was ordered up from Camargo, consisting Of a COM
pany of infantry and two pieces of artillery. Thus
strengthened, witk Colonel Belknap in command, the
train proceeded on. The large amount of specie
going up under this escort will prove tempting bait,
but we have no idea that the Mexicans will be rash
enough to venture an attack SO large a force.
Through a letter received by our commandant, a
few days since, from Major General Taylor, we learn
that he will leave Monterey for this place about the
Isl of November next; and that he will make this
his headquarters.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04

DIED. at the residence Of the junior editor cf this
paper, Thursday morning last. Thomas JEFFERSON
VEsT, aged about Is years. But few. weeks since,
this young among the stouttst and most IIg-
among all our acquaintance. He was originally
attacked, told, by chills and fever, which
subsequently degcnerated into the very worst form Of
typhus A poor mother is thus deprived Of her chief
stay and hope in this world just at the period when
she might reasonably calculate upon the support,
which, living. he might have afforded her.
May the deceased rest in peace, and may God give
to the iicied mother, and other relatives, grace and
patience well consolation, under their deplora-
bic bereavement.
1t is perhaps proper to state that the deceased was
an apprentice at the backsmhing business, but when
taken i'll, repaired to the residence above named,
where his smother acted temporarily as housekeeper,
in order to receive her aud attention.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04
M'GUFFEY,S ECLECTIC SCHOOL
ROCKS

ENHS Series of School Books published Cincinnati the
ouy strictly Western IN existence the authors, as well
publishers, being Of the West OF these books
New York supply the drmand which
more extensively than any Others the lar
ger than any previous time
made introduce San
books compiled York; the schools of
dre of our Schools thus swar Of
books Within these
PUT OUT of hundreds of
schools and the Elecc Readers by Dr. McGuey adopted in
their place
lately appeared the paper. of Indianapolis addressed the
sPube certain citizens Of eleville, in which
invite attention the pbc" the following notice Of
meeting held sand OF Bellevle, the 9th instan and
IL
publishers that has been indeed 'b0Otess
victory"
citizens Belleyle, Wednesday
evening" October 6h the OF the Eclectic series Of School
Books discussed and the subject of advertisement which
behalf of the e
BeIlevIe, taken a
Disappearing the above
the undersigned citizens of seve i'm Justice the agent
for the named books, feel ourduy express dissent
from the sentiments in the above named article
Cornelius Banta, John Catshaw,
. Benz Roberts, A. NJ Shiyey,
PeNtou Il. Ellis RS. Reagan. Teacher.
Thos. G. Wilson, Jonathan Iruns,
James Egan, j. q. A. Bana,
J. jeff, L. n. Kennedy,
John w. Parker. VIM. c. Hop~ood,
James Y. Mccurdy, VIM. Ellis.
undersigned Belevie, having Mcouey
Sander school books schools sufficiently
the each do decided preference for the
OF Eclectic books believing them To be worthy of
similar winch acquainted
r. :. REAGAN,
oct 1879 3wis l.. w. MCFARLAND.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04
MORE PROOF THAT
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP
WIFI eHecfuaiIy cure tfle Fever and Ague.

IRoF ND. August ION, Isl1
Having used in family, Smiths Tonic syrup vegea
be Febrge the Ague and Fever Ch and Fever
having sold lin neghborhood) upwards Of sixty bot
the months. take pleasure stating that
no failed to effect speedy either in Ague and Fee
yer or Cs and Fever and sincerely recommend 1t to my
public the edectual and innocent
medies IA known used r. BATES, p NJ
JEFFExsos CO.. Ky. ADJUST T. 1871.
THIS certify that was afflicted last summer with Ague and
Fever and during that time
every remedy that could hear of without effect and despair
ed Of getting well induced Smiths Tonic
rue or Vegetable Febuge and by using bottles entire
v restored TO my good health and continue we'll this
time do hesitate recommend il friends
and public escal and innocent remedy
has to my knowledge
NEWTON sTIVERS
Prepared by WILSON, sTA9BIRD& SMITH, Louisville KY
a5Agens and Country Dealers supplied by r. MERRYWEA-
general for Ohio and Northern Lndiana, Third
opposite the post Office, Cincinnati Ohio
Cincinnati. Ohio. 18th Nov.
For by Bko1HEss of the Golden Mortar
Indianapolis.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04

DISPATCHES Observation-Disclosures RUMoRs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun mas
the following, under date Of the ooh instant
There is expected this evening by the State Depart
ment bearer of dispatches from Gen. Scott, and of
course the government will be put in possession Of
full information up To the 18th September.
The rumOr received by way of Havana, that Gen.
Scott has invited the States of Mexico to send to him
deputies empowered to make peace, is discredted at
the State Department but the dispatches expected to-
day will dispe all doubt on the subject-But can as
you this step-if Gen. Scott has taken it's
contrary to his Instructions and contrary to the wish
es of the government, and will be considered as an
unauthorized assumption of power.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-04
POS,r OFEICE STATEONERY

compliance with the law and the orders Of the Postmaster Gen
era seeded proposals will be received by until u O'Clock
Wednesday the 10Th Of November s4 for supplying the
required for the this Pooce during the iour
years commencing January h and ending December $751;
1851.
The estimate, for each year. is as follows:
enveopng yellow calendered 9by - inches
less than than II pounds 20 full quires
o The ream, and "a sheets TO the qure.
pounds packing Irvine, well twisted
hest scarlet sealing
quired law give bond in equal to
double the value articles to he furnished Payment viii be
made on delivery of the stationery. LIVINGSTON DUNLAP
September 20, lSf7 354wis Postmaster of indianapolis