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and upward. 1t is the great soul of re-
form, and its steady pulsatons, tho unseen
and apparently unlelt, still produce an eff
feet. The glddy adventurer who cannot
penetr ate into the deep bosom of the i'm
mutabIe principle of progress, may "trim
lis light sale" and glide fantastic over the
storm agitaled surface, the slave Of every
changing breeze or the tool Of every new
faction, yet he will find that the true spir-
1t OF reform, true to its mission has accom-
PIished It's work regardless of the specula-
tons OF partisan moraIists.
Reason and common sense will uItim-
aleIy triumph, and Legislators will learn
that the principles of temperance, moraIi-
ty and virtue, must be nourished IN the
hearts of the people, instead of the halls
of legislation, in order that their fruits
may be realized.
Statute laws are good in their place,
but they DO better to "mend mans man
ners," than TO Improve his heart" & when
we see this truth duly appreciated, then
may we hope that temperance as well as
many other virtues, will not suffer at the
hands of its advocates.
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ional districts-in violation Of the consti-
tuition and their oaths 10 support it--also
the conduct of their leaders in relation TO
the present war, cheating the state printer
out of his dues, SC. But it appears, 'E-
phraim is joined to his idols, and tina, we
might as well let him alone 'They are
like the deaf adder--hey will not listen
to the voice of the charmer, though he
charm never so wisely" We have reas-
oned with them, and warned them against
many of the evils we are now experience
ing by bank influence, and other encroach-
ments upon the liberties Of the masses
But many of them will not hearken 10 our
friendly admonilions, but (fguratlveIy)
cry on, 'Grea, is Diana of the Ephesians.
However, | find many are beginning to
be undeceived, and are leaving their blind
leaders; and it is to be hoped many more
will stop. and think, as well as act, for
themselves, ere our beloved country is
swallowed up in the vortex of rum, by a
moneyed arislocracy, accompanied with
anarchy. AN OLD DEMOCRAT.
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a1lfar NeWS.


From The Baltimore Sun, .HaWlT
The steamboat james l. Day aTived at the
Ieyce, al N, o. early on the morning OF the ION
inst from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed ON the
9th.
Dy this vessel we have received, says the Plea
yune, extra, our regular correspondence ana mes
of Vera Cruz and JaIapa papers
Apalt from the intelligence contained IN our
rt,ers, we learn verbally that IN express reached
Vera Cruz moment before the sailing OF the j..
I, Duy. with information that deputatcn had
come down from the city of Mexico to request
Gcnela Scott 10 take the capital under his prolec-
tioa, ~ E..
This news is almost incredible; but when II Is
remembered that the system Of guerrilla warfare
has been adopted by Mexico. and that The bandits
who engage in his service are as dangerous to
their own countrymen as to the enemy, the report
gains some probability.
The impression was gaining ground in the Amy
that there would be no more fighting. 1t was
not expected that there would be any opposition
this side Of or at Pueba and it was even doubtful
if the MeXicnns would defend their capital. Ex-
peeta,ons orihs nature have proved decelilu so
oi!en that we indulge them with much mlsglv-
ings.
The whereabouts of Santa Anna is somewha
probcmaticnl. The last authentic intelligence To-
Gated him at Orizaba with II miscellaneous con-
mand Of 5000. Subsequent rumors report nm as
having gone south to recruit his ranks in ONJNca.
II is certain that he has not shown himself at the
capital since his defeat
There is a report that he desires TO leave the
country, but Kendall thinks he may make dash
upon the detached parties in the rear orthe army
or upon the wagon trains, with view 10 reins'at-
ing himself in the good opinion OF the nation.
.,rI S,nt I'm ~
rival Of the wagon train that was to start from We
IA Cruz about the 9Th inst. to cut oalI connection
with the sea coast, rely upon the country Tor sns-
,enance, and push forward for the city.
The general order, dated at Jalapa, April 3O,in.
Inmates as much. But Mr. Kendalls letter of the
9TH the yerv latest news throws SONS doubt up
on the speedy adoption Of this IN consequence OF
The determination of the twelve months youn-
teers, il body mot 10 re-cnlis. This may rctard
the advance Of the army, unless, indeed, the re-
ported readiness of the city to surrender be con-
frtncd.
If the runor prove true the guerrilla troops are
mere murauders IA band Of pirates, and should be
treated accordingly.
Gen. Worth was gathering up all tho grain he
could and has all the batteries at work, as ii in
anticipation OF breaking off communication with
Vera Cruz.
1t wl be gratifying 10 all 10 learn mat "eheraI
Ghields was thoug lit 10 be in fair way to recover
We have always regarded him as about the hest
appointment from civil life yet made by the PreSl-
dent.
Mai. Gen Pillow came passenger in the James
l.. Day. His wound is doing well.
Lieut., Col. Anderson, OF the first Tennessee
regiment, came over in tho Day also. lie has
seen much service, both under Gen. Taylor and
Gen Scott, at Monterey and Cero Gordo,a land now
returns on account Of i'll health
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General Scott.

"yMe1icnS-Americans are not your
enemies, but the enemies, for a time, OF
those men who, year ago, mlsgoverned
you, and brought about this unnatural war
between the two great Republics"
Thus said Gen. Scott, in his proclaim
alton to the Mexicans, while the wing
press and his pretended friends are de-
nouncng the war in heightened terms, as
the result of our own acts-proyoked by a
democratic administration. We are told
by our wing friends that President Polk
caused this war, but Gen. Scott unquaIifi'
eddy declares it was drought about" by
the Mexcans. Is not Gen. Scott wing,
and would he make a statement which Is
not correct! he is not, and his asser-
ton is an untrulh, cast him from you and
denounce him as traitor to his party but
if he is correct and is still claimed as Il
whlg, then cease your prallng about the
injustice of the war on our part, and show
that you have regard for consistency
For ourself, we have too much confidence
in the good judgment of Gen. Scott to be-
ieve that ne would commit so great a
blunder as to charge the Mexicans with
the cause of the war, if it were not So
But, one thing is certain--either the Gen
eral is incorrect, or, many of the journals
that profess to speak the sentiments of the
whig party. Give Us consistency, aud il
you support a man, support his princi-
pies, otherwise abandon them both, in this
instance.
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FURTHER MEXICAN NEws.-We find in the
FRANCO AMERICAN the despatch Of Cunuli2o
the second in command at tho battle of Cerro
Gordo, TO the Mexican Secretary OF War. 1t is
dated on the 18th Of April, and at the close Of the
battle. Unlike other Mexican dispatches, this
contains frank statement that their artillery has
all been captured, that the infantry were routed
and entirely dispersed, and that the cavalry, to
escape becoming captured, were forced TO fcc.-
lie also states that after uniting az far as was pos
sibe at Jnlapa, the scattered remnants of The
infantry and horse, he continued his retreat, and
that he should still retreat until he received or
ders from the government to the contrary; for,
says he, j am not able to make defence at any
point on the route towards Mexico, having lost ali
The artillery and equipments. aad are destitute of
even the amount Of ammunition necessary 10 fill
the cartouch boxes Of the soldiers
In addition to the above we make The following
extract from n letter in the Washington Union
lated Ceuo Gordo April oath.
Many of the Mexicans Of most intelligence con-
neced with the army with whom have ConYers-
ed since the battle, say that it is decidedly the
worst defeat they have met with since the COM
mcncement Of the war, and must lead TO speedy
adjustment Of difficulties between the two nations,
and the establishment Of permanent peace
The cause they assign for this opinion is, that we
have now deprived them of all the ordnance, with
the exception of a very few pieces they had, and
the most of their amunitcn. And as we have
possession of most Of their sea port towns, even
had they tho means or the credit 10 procure more
from abroad, they have no port into which they
could bring them. They further added that it
was folly to fight against such people as the
Yankees as they not oItiy overcome the ObsIa-
cles of nature, but those of nature and art COM
bned. One Of them added, why we could not
take body Of Mexicans through that chapparal
where General Shields came with his men. =
There are others, however, among the leaders in
the military department of the republic of Next
co who insist very slrenuousIy that The war is far
from being ended, and that they will fight the
Yankees us long as they can get six Mexlcans
and six guns together.
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The folewing""is the Mexican official account Of
the battle of Sierra GOTdo:--
Sir:--Onc Of those unfortunate reyersos which
will occur in the course Of war; has been product
i've Of most disastrous consequences to this army,
and tina. under circumstances that seemed to indi-
cate that fortune was on the point Of iLvoring us
as the enemy. were repused entirely on the prevl-
ons day in their charge on tho Cerro Tclegrato,
situated TO the right Of our works; but this morn
ing at O'clock avalllng themselves, doubtless o.
their better acquaintance with the country, they
charged with their entire force in such a manner
as to dislodge tho troops that were guarding the
newly finished Notifications, after most NigOr-
Gus resistance. After this they succeeded in talk,
ing the headquarters and other points Of our en-
campnent, giving rise TO the confusion and dlsor-
der on our side, which even the Commander-in
chief, aided by his generals, found it impossible
10 restore, oCCusiOnlng thereby the complete dis
persa and rout Of the infantry troops, and inHov.
ing the loss of almost all our pieces of artillery.
The cavalry forces only were not included in
this disorder, but being hemmed in by II column
of the enemy troops that were in the vicinity ola
wood on the left, it became necessary for them 10
vigorously open passage, in orde! to avoid beng
taken prisoners, and this it was that prevented us
Joining the commander chief and the other gen.
erals WIZ WGIe cHuHBCu III ucIcnuIho lle bd'lti(
situated in front Of the headquarters During this
time was aboring under the most serious uppre-
tensions as TO the fate Of the
whether he was killed or taken prisoner; but as |
passed Jaapa happily heard of his safety, and
hope soon to be reunited with him. In brief,
will say TO your exceency, that with the few re-
naming troops, infantry and cavalry, that have
reunited, and Of which | shall heraller give a
more detailed account, pursued my march, pass
ing the night at la lIoya, and shall proceed until
| receive further orders from the government, as
am unable to defend any point on the route, in
consequence of the total loss of artillery and anu
nitlon, as have not sufficient powder left for one
round. | would also mention that have at pres
ent no means disappearing the troops that follow
me; and as for the cavalry, in consequence of the
lengthy march they underwent from San Luis 10
this point, they are in dcporable state as regard:
service.
feel much at having 10 communicate, through
you,,o the acting President, such unfortunate news
but, nevertheless \ present you my respects and
consideration.
God and liberty!
Headquarters, Bundilla, May Is, 1917,
VALENTINE CANALIZO.
To Ills Exceency, the Minister of War.
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E'ryrO tIOrtIO,

We make the following extract from ID
the Washington Union, dated Cerro Gordo
"a:
Many Of the Mexicans Of most Intelligent
necled with tpe army, with whom have CD
ed since the battle, say that it is decided
worst defeat they have met with since M
menoement Of the war, and must lead to
adjustment Of difficulties between the two NJ
and the establishment of a permanent peace|
cause they assign for this opinion is, that VI
now deprived them Of all the ordnance the
with the exception Of a very few pieces,
most of their ammunition; and as we have |
sion of most OF their seaport towns, even nal
the means or the credit TO procure moro
abroad, they have no port into which they
bring them. They further added that it WI
10 fight against such people as the "AanI
as they not only overcamc the obstacles OF
but those Of nature and art combined. I
them added "Why, we could not take a
Mexicans through that chapparnl where
Shields came with his men," There arc
however, among the leaders in the military
ment of the republic Of Mexico, who ins'
strenuously that the war is far from being
and that they will fight the yankees"
as they can get six MCxicans and SIX guns
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The Picaynne says

I'VE have before US letter from Major Gaines,
dated the Sd of April, in the dOnjon keep Of the
castle Of Santiago, where he and his comrades
had been immured since the 9th of February
without being allowed TO breathe the pure air of
heaven. During portion of this time Gen. La.
Vega was military commaudant of the city Of
Mexico and he moi only did not extend them the
privilege Of parole, which is seldom denied a
prisoner of war, but he took no heed Of their dis
iresses nor gave a thought to lheif comfort
This is Mexican gratitude
Part of letter from Major Gaines 10 his bro
Their, is published, which closes lhus:--
4 have written you several letters since my
captivity Although in the city of
Mexico, have seen but little of it, and that little
through the iron ghaings of the castle of Santiago
Whether we shall be INDUCED with view OF it
after our release, know not. trust we shall.
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We have received the Mammoth

We have received the Mammoth
torial Double Brother Jonathan Tor
July, just issued from the press Of \
g. Co, New York. The entIrd
page is occupied BY two very larg1
well executed National EngravIngsi
Washing,on's entrance into New Y
the evacuation OF that city by the
forces in 1888, and Washington
leave of his officers on retiring from
tary life. This sheet contains in
gregate, no less than eighty eight
ings and Poriralts-many OF them
and beautiful ones. The price is
cts. per copy, or ten for one doIla
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Out Of some 800 towns IN this State
heard from on the license question, not
more than sevcnty-Gve or eighty have vot.
ed no license. This is one Of the greatest
revolutions ever effected in public opinion
IN the same space of time, and amply bears
out the predictions of the friends of tenn
perance, who ioresaw that the passage OF
a law to legislate men into virtue would
react fatally.-Cor, cfNc Union at Ne~-
York.
Tho cause Of so sudden change, Gin
public opinion" in New York, is a ques-
ton which must be of vast interest TO the
advocates of reform. If the passage Of
that law, last year, was the voice of the
people, tho inference which must now be
drawn, is, that it was a bad measure and
failed Of accomplishing the desired object
hence the result this year, If, on the 9th
err hand, real public opinion had but little
TO do with tho matter, the result, the pres
emf year, is but the common fate of all
measures carried upon the strength of par
tisan excitement. and proves the fallacy
of attempting to lorestalI by stratagem,
the sovereignty of the mass We are
half inclined to think, from observation,
that many of our reformers, good men, and
true, as far as they have to do with them
selves, bave but poor knowledge of the
principles that govern society, and but lily
understand the complex mechanism Of the
machine they attempt to operate. Else
why these sudden reactions, after they
have carried an object, as if by storm.
There must be wrong calculation Or
knayery, somewhere, for you might as
well move the "everlasting hills" as to
thwart veal public opinion, upon any sub
iect. We admit, there is a surface, that
like the surface of the ocean, is agilated
by every passing breeze, and certain
class often mistake this for something real.
There ale men enough who have exhaust
ed all practicable resource, to gain popu-
Iarity, that are ready TO put in motion any
new project that will "please the eye and
tickle the ear;" and so anxious are they
to ride into popular power, on their new
hobby, and to be in advance of every one
else, that they jump astride, before suiil-
cient speed is obtained TO bear the load,
aud the consequence is, not only COM
plete failure, but a prevention of all lu-
ure attempts. Thus many noble work
is defeated by the injudicious manage
ment of honest men or the secret machin-
atoms Of unprncipled demagogues, who
have personal ambition TO CRAFTY
But where the people are the source oil
all power, their will must be the law, aud
in order to secure stability this will must
be regarded. Excitement may for while
gaip mastery, but it will be of short dura-
ton, for it is principle as immutable as
truth itself that reaction will follow in its
footsteps. On the ground of expediency
then, nothing is gained in fostering a hot.
bed policy, for it Is sure to wilher, or like
The golden apple, turn to bitter ashes,
when its real merits are tested.
But there is an under current, deep ant
mighty, that is forever progressive, an,
Regardless Of all obstacles, moves onwar,
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TayIor and his Generals

This is the title of work just pu|
bv +. II. Butler g. Co., Philadelphl
also contains a history of the Bd|
ment of Vera Cruz, and sketch
life of Gen. Scott. 1t contains
engravings and 325 pages of readl
ter. Price % cents. For sale
KELL & PALMER. tttt
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but mules, worn ont by march Of seven or eight
hundred miles, il was impossible either 10 escape
by flight or pursue the enemy-so the whole par
~ dsmounted and formed for battle ut the edge
of chNparral In this position the Indians sur
rounded them; but manGesting no disposition to
attack, il was deemed advisable TO fight their way
through. This was accomplished without any
injury to the company, with the exception OF a
slight wound received by one OF the mGn--lour or
five of the Indians were wounded. The Indians,
now satisfied that any further attempt upon the
party would be rather seriOns affair, wheeled
their horses about and were not seen AFTER They
were armed with bows and arrows and INnces,
and four or five Of them had rifles. "'he company
were all armed with rifles. After this the company
lost their track several times, Und for two weeks
before they arrived at the settlements lived entire
~ upon mule meat.
When the company left chihuahua, Colonel
Doniphan's army was in the enjoyment OF excel
lent health The climate in that part Of Mexico
is delightful and provisions are abundant. Col
Doniphan was, in the absence of Instructions, at
loss to know what course 10 pursue. The term
of service of his regiment expires early IN June,
and unless other troops nre sent TO take It's place,
the country conquered by him will again fall into
the hands Of the enemy
We have received the first number oi llle Anglo
Saxon, published in the city Of Chihuahua, I'M
mcdiutely after its capture by the AmerlcanElor'
ccs II is dated on the 18th March, and is pub
lshcd both IN English and Spanish. On the Span
ish side Of the paper we find a proclamation OF
Col. Doniphun, as commando r-inchiei of the
American forces in chihuahua, requesting the
people TO continue at their ordinary vocalons; in
wiling those in the towns and ranches 10 continue
thel trade with The city, and assuring ull non
combarams orprolect ion. lie likewise engages
to protect the people from the incursions Of the
Indians. 1t is stated by the Anglo-SaAon that
Gov Tras has established II temporary seat of
government for the state of Chihuahna at Paral,
two hundred miles south of the city, The Anglo
Saxon is in size about eight by twelve inches;
Lieut. Charles Kribbcn is the editor, and John s.
Webb publisher. The materials were found in
the city. The fonts oftype were as barren of
,cOrs as II cocIneys pronunciation, and the pub
Usher is forced into the double cockneysm Of
using two Us as substitute. -Picagaae,
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Ten DoLLRs FINE FOR KIssING!-A-
mong the indictments tired before the Sus-
sex Oyer and Terminer last week, was
one agains, William Snyder, of Saltwater,
for an assault and battery on Miss Phebe
L. Allen, with intent to kiss. The offence
appeared by the testimony of the young
lady to have been committed against her
will. The court charged the jury, that
this thing having been done against the
will of the young lady, it constituted an
assault and battery, OF which, if they be-
Iieved the testimony, they must find the
defendant guilty, which they did, aud the
Court imposed fine Of ten daIlars. The
essence of the crime is said to consist IN
the fact that the defendant is married
man,-.Nevark AdccrtiSer.
That's right, Phebe! good on your
spunk! We hope every married man that
undertakes to kiss a girl will get scratch
ed nose, and have 10 pay fine OF ten dol
lars for each offence. Get out, you "oId
crltter you" what business have you
"a kissen the gals'"-go home, Caudle,
and kiss your wife and babies, and not
be round 'stealin' oW--- A
A correspondent Of the Detroit Free
Press writing from Wisconsin, gives the
following:
The people of Wisconsin-ten to one
are opposed to any thing in The shape
of banks. They have been preyed upon
heretofore, by set of chartered Sound
rels, and if privileged class is to be crer
a,ed, prefer to give the business out al
once, to the penltentary-to the occu-
pants of which it legitimateIy belongs
instead OF creating set Of sharpers who
by going at large rob the people, but earn
nothing for the state. The penllentarles
of all the states are vastly more profitable
to the people than the banks. ..
I'VE see but very little paper money
here. Corporation debts are IN bad odor'
But gold and silver is abundant for new
country, and we are never troubled to get
drafts when wanted. Nine.tenths of the
money used in Wisconsin is the real
"hard;" yet strange to tell, we're not all
"runed" yet, whiggery TO the contrary
Notwithstanding
1t is gratifying to see the new agrlcuI-
tural states of the Union coming out
against banks, those swindling shops, which
latten upon the industry and drain The re-
sources of the farming portion of com
munity. Illinois will not be behind her
young sister Wisconsin in measures of re-
form, and tho acts of the convention, re-
Gently elected TO amend the constitution,
will show that ANY thing in the shape OF
banks will be as entirely repudlated and
condemned as it was in the Wisconsin
constitutional convention. Illinois Reg
lister.
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ErPWe have received several OF the
monthly publications for June among
which are Grahams, Columbian, Sears
and Ladies' National Magazines, all of
which appear to be in aourishing condi-
I,,,n
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MAINE Dana's inaugural mess
age is lengthy and able document 1t is
full of republican sentiments and does
much credit to its author. ..r. ...