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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
The Forces under the command Of
General T1yiOr.

We have been permitted to examine n statement
prepared at the Office of the Adiutan General of the
army, showing nearly be ascertalned, the
amount of force left under the orders of General
TAYLOR after the withdrawal Of a part Of the army of
occupation for service under Gen. Scott. The state
ment embraces The regular troops left under the COM
mand of General Taylor, together with the regiments
of volunteers called out in November, 1916 three of
which are known to have already arrived the Rio
Grande. There be little, if any doubt, indeed,
that they all reached MatamOras before the 2'd inst.
According to this statement the aggregate OF force,
both REGULAR and volunteer, under the orders of Gen.
TAYLOR, as shown upon the muster rolls is 1870.
Of these l. l22 regular troops; 500 are voun-
teers of the levics of May and June last; making
total of 1874 men, exclusive Of the neio volunteer
regiments But it is supposed that OF these 9,31l
not more than about 5000 certainly should be counted
as efectire 1t is probable, indeed, that of these
troops in the field, the effective force may not exceed
1850. To this number, however, mus be added The
new regiments of volunteers called out III November
1916 amounting to 1886. Of these, not more than
1900 can probably be rcckoncd effective. The
whole actual effective force, therefore, under the com
mand of Gen Taylor, is not far from 1900.
The same statement exhibits also, so far as !;
known, the distribution of these troops, Exclusive O
the new regiments along the line of the RIO Grandt
from the Brazos to Camargo, and thence along The
line Of operations 10 Monterey and Aqua Nueva
From this part Of the statement, 1t appears that these
are al the posts on the Rio Grande including Bra2o
island. Point Isabel Fort Brown, MatamoraS, Ca
margo and Mer total Of ,43l troops. Of these
513 are at Camargo; sos are at Alatamoras and For
Brown on the other side of the river. But the new
regiments must have already reinforced some if no
all, of these posts; and the number Of troops
Camargo IS probably not less than 300. The gar
rlson at Monterey numbers 1927 troops, with forty
pieces of artillery. Between the posts on the RiC
Cirande and Monterey, at Toredo, Punta Aguada
Cerravo, and Marin there are about 100 troops; an'
the rema nder of the force. above stated, is sup
posed to be at Aqua Nueva, Qbe headquarters o
General Taylor, when last heard from oiclaly,) a
Saltlllo, and at the Pass Of the Rnconnada Union
/ March %
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

The BOMB KETcH STRoMBoLI which was fitted up
at Boston, and is her way to the Gulf, is thus
described by Boston paper:
The Stromboli (ate N Y packet schooner How
ard) is rugged hernia phrodte brig and is very
heavily spared. Her length is about 80 feet beam
% feet, and her burhen $50 tons. Her sides have
been strengthened by & inch oak panklng and are
sheathed and coppercd. The entire thickness of her
sides Is about % inches. Three stout iron rods run
through her, from side to side, fastened with nuts
and screws. She has one immense gun weighing
l0.325 pounds, mounted carriage which weighs
about 2O00 lbs. This Is placed amid ships and is
made to traverse on circle. This gun carres 10
inch shells, aud it is estimated to range about 81
miles at elevation of 30 degrees She has on
board some 200 of these shells loaded and
ready for service, ard quantity Of unloaded ones
The immense weight Of this gun and carriage is
supported by frame form of solid timber and by
transverse oak beams Of ten inches by twelve placed
under the old beams. Indeed, it is difficult to con-
ceIve how any thing be made more firm with
timber than the centre of this vessel is She is fur
nished with four lneof-battleship pumps which Will
keep her clear from almost any of leak She is
very low IN the water, presenting but small mark
Tor the enemy, while the immense power of her arm
ament may prove extremely destructive to the enemy.
beyond the reach of whose guns she may lie and do
her work of destruction.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
Fact versus Prophecy.

The New Haven Register thus shows up the cx-
travagant ooeres of the Federal Press lis calcn-
latlons Of the effects of the tariff of lSl6:
a SAMPLE OF BLUE RUIN We call our readers
attention to the following string of prophecies which
soberly put forth by the Palladium, Immediately
on the passage OF the present tariff They furnish
the most striking illustration OF the woli-cry OF
ruin, which the ederallss are forever starting for
political purposes, that have yet met with. Doubt
less there many at the time who were made by
these federal croakers entertain the gloomy
forebodings-and were honest in their belief a
were the followers of Father Miller, in the burning
of the world But how, when they find themselves
so ridlculously duped can they cling to their idols
There is something really aughable in the serious,
exact, and PtkwiCkian manner, In which these pro-
phecies are uttered. If Yankee had set himself to
work to guess" crong, he could not have come
nearer to the mark than has this federal seer.
From the Palladium Of Sept. /, 1916
lst. Within Sir months from July |, 1916, labor
will be reduced from ID to 20 per cen-this will be
great depression of labor
I'd. By first Of March, lS47, one-half of the small
factories, especially of iron and woollen Will stop
operating.
3D. Tae products Of agriculture ,eiR be materially
reduced for the acan 0t HOME MARKET and on ac-
count of the reduction of competition the price OF
labor
Ha! ha ha! ha. Isn't that rich, now. ha la
4th The banks Will, in sef-defence be compelled
to curtall their circulation materially
5h Within one year government credit will not
be above par, and more likely much below
9th In months, exchange England uW be
TEN PER CENT. ADVANCE
And these predictions were considered of such
weight, that the Journal of Commerce was requested
to save them for future reference Can human gull
bility 60 further
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

A COOP Lava bill recently brought forward in
the Legislature of New York, By a committee Of FIVE,
consisting Of men of all political tenets.
l. Excmpts the homestead of family Of two or
persons from sale for any debt Igation
tracted after the passage of this act
-. Provides that 1t shall not be encountered by
mortgage otherwise, except upon the joint aPpllca
ton of husband and wife, when such relation exists,
to the officer of the county dscharging the duties of
Surrogate and his appro,a such officer to direct the
disposition of the proceeds of such mortgage.
3. Provides for tie appointment OF Commissions
ers, upon the application of Judgment creditor. TO
make partition where The value of the homestead
ceed> II OOO, that only that amount Of property
shall be exempt.
4. Provides for where the value NAV exceed
$1,000, and the premises not devi>able. In such
case part may be leased 10 pay the Judgment the
the whole sold and 500 sppiied TO the purchase Of
new homestead, and the residue 60 to creditors.
4 ,. Secures the wife of a deceased husband the
same interest in the homestead tiai the husband now
has ID the lands Of the deceased wife.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
From Washington.
Negotiations nth Merico-Probabihty Of a treaty
for Peace-Later from The Army-No 6dtte-Gen.
InNlOr safe.
PHILADELPHIA, March 20, ISL
~ -. q II Nj


for Peace-Later from The Army--No baHe-Gen.
Taylor safe.
PHILADELPHIA, March o. lSl7.)
Wednesday, 3, p. Nj.
Tie movements of official personages and certain
diplomatic characters have led me strongly to believe
that some important movement on foot. Rumors
are not wanting in abundance growing out OF the
same facts.
have information which leads me TO believe that
negotiations in progress and on the eve OF being
consunmaed for treaty Of peace with Mexico. The
usual prcl.mnares TO the treaty have been settled,
and tie Mexican boundary claims adjusted In the
treaty.
The fact that Mr.. Hargons Santa Annals financial
agent and Mr.. Atocha, are both here and in close
communication with the Government, seems strong
confirmation of this statement.
There is every probability that Mr.. Atocha Will be
Immediately despatched to Mexico again on another
mission
1t has come that the various rurnors III circua-
ton as to his unfrendy reception in Mexico, his
last mission, are wholly unfounded.
He remained, as matter of policy, al Jalapa. The
favorable success Of that mission seems settled
Tehgraphic despatch for Pittsburgh Post.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

4 LEAP-The greatest leap we have recently heard
OF, was related 10 on Saturday. bullock, weigh
ing about 1000 pounds, driven into the 'bull-
ring" on the third story of Mr.. Wilson's slaughter
house, on Deer creek-whlch building, II will be re-
collected situated the hill side thus making the
front three stories higher than the rear but while
preparations making to offer him as a sacrifice
butcher knife. he made bold push to the front
window, and boed straight through 1t. lie turned a
complete somerset, and landed upon lot Of barreled
lard, bursting two of the barrels, but promptly
on his feet, and at attacked man who was
near who however, made his escape. He then start
ed off, and after a Of two three miles, running
over "A child and committing sundry mlsderncanors,
more less endangering the lives of citizens, was
finally captured at the public landing, and taken back
to the slaughter house When last heard of, he was
in state of suSpenSe.-C Cincinnati Atlas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
InDOrIhnI from NIeNicO.
AAotler Reroiution, heqaed By the Clergv-ihe
- LII

ANOTHER Reroiation, headed by the Clergy-the Pres
idsnt deposed.
There has been revolution in the city Of Mexico
'eaded by the clergy and the Madonnal Guards. II
took place on the 10Th ult.
President FariaS deposed, and Salas appointed
to succeed him. The revolutionsts proclaimed fol
the restoration of true Federatve principles
The troops in the garrison at Jllisoo, (situated be-
tween The city of Mexico and Vera CRUZ have de-
serted, and declared for the Revolutionls,s.
The result of the Revolution was not fully known
The Revolutlonists, however, have elected Genera
Santa Anna to command the army.
Late Mexican papers contain letters from Santa
Anna, written at San Salvador the 7th of February
stating that he would attack Gen Taylor the 2lst
with four divisions of his army Sa,llo ha~inq
abandoned Agna Neuva whilst Generals Mnon ant
Torrcjon would stop his retreat to Monterey.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

CENTRE TowNsHIP-To The RaLy Boys - A
meeting of the Democrats of Centre Township will
be holden at the Court House on Monday afternoon.
April 9th, at 3 o'clock, p. VI, choose delegates
a county convention and transact >uch other bus-
ness "a may properly come before them.
By request Of 7Dlrrsiip Committee. tA5
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

0~-Our subscribers must not be astonlshed If for
once in our lives should fail to publish paper
regularly. Our negbor Of the Journal and ourselves
have divided paper till each completely out.
We have been disappointed in several quarters but
have taken measures to obtain regular supply
1t may be that Will reach us in season. though
somewhat doubtful. In of suspension, our read
ers shall be kept duly notified by slips of important
news, &c
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

LIE VOLUNTEERS CALLED BY Col. CURTIS The
Senate OF The Louisiana Legislature has passed rcso-
lutlons authorizing the Governor to raise troops for
the Rio Grande In the House of Representatives
these resolutions were referred to committee of five,
with instructions to wait upon the Governor and
ascertain what grounds there are for supporting the
resolutions. 1t is contended that the call has been
made without any authority, and, for aught that is
known, without any necessity, though the House Is
disposed to do whatever the emergency may require
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
From the Arr1iy.

We copy extract of a letter III the \. o. Delta
dated Z" Brazos Santiago, 10Th March: "
The fighting commenced the ODD Of February
and ended on the 23d, when Santa Anna retired, viii
loss of 200 killed and wounded. Loss on our par
700 killed and wounded. The scene Of the actor
was Buena VISTA a hacienda five miles west of Sal
tilo. Santa Annals Adjutaut General is prisoner
together with many other officers and men. The ex
press who brought the news was sent by Paymastei
Butler rom Monterey, and was nine days getting It
Camargo Gen. Taylor's official despatch has proba
bly, been intercepted. Col. Morgans command reach
ed Monterey in safety, having been reinforced a
Cerravo by command from Monterey Col Curt.
started about l P. NJ. Of the 18th to attack Urea a
Aldamos, twenty miles south of Camargo.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

SENATOR CoRwIN.-Several journals have spoken
of Senator Corwin candidate for the Presidency
President of what OF Mexico Well, he VIII
give Santa Anna close run. He has strong claims
on the confidence of the Mexican>. Let HIM print
hls speech in Spanish, and distribute 100000 copies
through that country. He can have no better cleo
tioncering document.-NoafS VI sSeRger.
As the federallsis of New Hampshire have assumed
the grounds laid down by Senator Cowin. IN his late
Mexican speech IS probable, from their fate. Mr.
Corwin Will change his notion of being a candidate
for the Presidency of this country and seek the nom
nation in Mexico. The suggestion Of the Messen-
ger is quite appropraie.-Oiio StGtcsmGa
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

O. Postmasters Will observe by the new law that
they are re-lnvested with the ranking privilege
where their commissions do not exceed $500 Con-
sequenfly they frank letters containing remltances
10 publishers, and save the trouble uf sending two
letters, making account each end Of the route.
and all frequently for cent commission to each p
NJ Nor Is II necessary that they should write the
letters themselves.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

TOTS on PLANK RoADs.-The general bill intro
duced into the Legislature of New York for the or
ganizaton Of Plank Roads, allows toll not to ex-
coed three quarters Of cent mile on vehicle
drawn by one animal, and II cents if drawn by two
This is half the price allowed the roads that have
special charters.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

ARMY MATTERs.-The Washington correspondent
of the philade pha Ledger, in u late letter, writes
follows:
The auspices Of Gen Scott seem less fortunate than
those Of his predecessor. A series Of mlshaps have
followed hs arrival at head quarters. FIRST the mis-
adventure Of Capt. May, then that Of Cassius H. Clay
and his command, then the murder of Lieut. Richie.
and now We have the news that Major Borland with
about fifty of the mounted Arkansas regiment have
been cut of and taken prisoners b, the enemy. The
dispatches los, by the death of Lieutenant Richie are
particularly to be regretted as they NAV cause the
enemy to change their mode of warfare or their mill
tary operations regard to Vera Cruz and Sallilo.
SILL ii does if Santa Anna really intend
cd to dispute to Us seriously the possession Of Vera
Cruz. His advance on our base line, if not intended
to divert us from original purpose, is, under the
present circumstances bad military move, as ii
draws OFF the main body of the Mexican forces from
all possibility of covering the capital in case Vera
Cruz falls into the hands of Gen. Scott If General
Taylor Is really between five and SIX thousand strong
AT SallillO, Santa Anna VIII not be mad to at
tempt to storm his positions He will lay siege to
them, and, IN the time, Vera Cruz and the Cas-
tie of San Juan de Ulloa will pass into our hands
Now mark if this will not turn ont So and if this
of the dictator not the preparatory step to-
wards making lasting peace.
But what becomes of all the nonsenSical rumors
spread but few weeks ago, of the horrible condition
of the road from Satlllo to San LUIS Potosi-of the
empylng OF the tanks, the lmpossIbty Of procuring
water for and horses-he scarcity of provisions
and on! If the Mexican army can march under
Santa Anna, from San LUIS POtosi to SaltilIo the
American army under Cen Taylor could, assuredv
have marched from Satlllo to San Luis Potosi; for
all things considered it must be just as far from Sal
tIllo To San LUIS from San LUIS to SatllO and the
obstacles both routes must be pretty nearly of the
same nature.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

LAKE SUPERIoR-This immense island ocean is
four hundred and ninety miles in length, and i
enteen hundred in circumference being the largest
body of fresh wafer the globe. 1t contains many
islands one of them Isle Royae Is one hundred mi les
in length and forty in breadth. Upwards Of thirty
rivers empty themselves into 1t, and one curious fact
in relation 10 it Is well asceriained. that the guam
tiy of water discharged by the Sault St. Marie,
not one-ienih of what receives from It's tributary
streams. Evaporation must, therefore, be the prin-
cipal agent keeping tie lake down to It's usual
level.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

We are indebted to the potencss of young gen.
tleman who arrived from Terre Haute yesterday in
the stage for the following slip of the Wabash Cour-
Ter
ZONE DAY LATEE-We learn from the Hon .
A. Wright, " no the boat last night, tha 1
another battle had taken place on the 7tn of March,
the forces Of COL Curtis and Col Drake, Americans
and Gen. Urea, with 5000 Mexican cavalry-the
number Of the latter being half more than that of
the former. Col. Curtis marched out to give the
Mexicans battle, and surrounded by the Next
cans. Col Drake arrived very opportunely, on his
way from Alatamoras to Camargo, when Curtis cut
his way through, and both together routed the enemy
completely
Major Gaines and Capt Clay have been exchanged.
This information is contained in the Picayune of
2ith
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

STATE BANK OF lLLINoIs.--An act of the Legisla-
ture of Illinois, passed at its last session. author ICES
the State Bank TO proceed In winding up It's business
for hIch purpose the time is extended until the lst
of November, lo4S. Lands owned by the bank are
hereafter to be taxed, (they have until been ex-
cmpt from taxaton) and the debtors of the bank are
not required to pay interest. Outstanding certificates
of the Bank to remain heretofore, and are not
10 bear interest.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

The g OLIVE BRANCH" TO MExlco.-The United
States steamer Mississippi, which sailed on the 18th
inst. took out, 1t announced, full instructions to
Mr.. Black, Consul in Mexico to enunclate to the
Mexican government the Three Million Bill, which
conveys the expression of a desire Of the American
Government to obtain ..speedy and honorable peace"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

GEN. CAss.-The Albany Argus of The 18th inst.
contains u correspondence between Gen Cass and
the democratic members of the Legislature, IN which
the General is rendered the compliment of public
dlnner-which compliment the General in his reply
declines, 'as circumstances will place 1t out of his
power to avail himself Of the kindness of the gen.
temen."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

The Prince de Joinville, with a French squadron,
consisting of al least eight neof-battle ships, -four
five frigates, and many steamers, Will vlsi
New York-it is stated in the Paris correspondence
of the Courier des Etats Unis-some time in the
course of the ensuing summer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

C~-OH mails are coming in in wonderful profn-
sion. The old ancients" generally in good
der, having enjoyed winter quarters snugiy on the
road. Pass 'em along"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

CE5-The friends of Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER in Gin
cinnati lave invited him to a dinner in that city The
invitation has been accepted We may therefore look
for another ridiculous wine speech
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

o. There is not one lawyer in either branch of
the Delaware Legislature this year-consequently,
rays a Wilmington paper the business goes on har-
monousy- the speeches are short, sensible, and To
the point; and there Is running The mill after the
grain is out merely to see the chaG .fy.-Er. Paper
Would that we could say as much for the Ind ana
Legislature Our Legislature, for several years past
to have been cursed with too many men who
a. run the mill TO the ctaff fy;' and the conse-
quence that statutes have become, by enacling
amending, revising and repeating. as numerous-and
about inelligible-as the sands the sea shore.
1t is time that the character Of our Legislature was
changed We want practical common-sense. plain
go-a-head men, instead Of demagogues and doIts-the
grinders and the chaff.-Indiana Bade.
o. The people have the power TO correct the evil
above named, whenever they please to exercise it.
They will do SO when they become satisfied Of the
fact that Cabling certain evidence Of the pos
session Of brains by the gabber.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

GA London paper says. Without dissent it is
admitted that the United States of America 1--WE speak
of her merchant) were in 50 prosperous con-
dltion had in such degree the control of their
own produce and their credit never was so en-
trey in their own keeping at present. They have
been industrious, sefdenying, and content with fair
profits leaving speculation to the merchants Of this
country-n snort they have avoided the mania for the
establishment of Joint-Stock Banks, and all bubble
schemes, and like celebrated banking firm in this
city have acquired fortunes by attending their
business.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

o. The publication of the Journals is DELAYED
for wan. OF the Index to the Senate Journal We
expected il long ere this.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03
S71.S663lO

Let compare this with the products of n ew
York, as returned in the census of 1910. The pro-
ducts of lis agriculture stand at SlOS PSI against
SH ,-6j,3lO the aggregate amount OF the cotton,
tobacco, sugar, and rice produced in all the slave
States. The total product Of all branches of indus
try In New York stands at SOB S06 ,433.'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-04-03

The Tariff of 1916 is capital law. 1t operates
admirably. If it pnches any toes, they the toes
which had become swollen and equity under too high
llving.-Jour. Of Com.