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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

or Scrifcios Island. March %, 1647
SIR:-The city and castle Of Vera Cruz being now
closely beseged and blockaded by the military and
naval forces Of the United States il has become
cessary TO prevent all communication from outside,
unless under the sanction Of flag Of truce.
am, therefore, constrained TO inform you that all
Intercourse between the vessels and boats under your
command and that part Of the American coast en-
compassed by the United States forces, must for the
present cease
With great respect, have the honor to be your
most obedient servant, NJ Q. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Commander III. S. MATsoN, II. B. M. sloop Daring
Capt. MANUEL DE la PUESTE, commanding II. c.
NJ. naval forces, Gulf Of Mexico
Capt. G. DUBUT. commanding French naval forces,
Gulf Of Mexico.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

0.-The quantity Of ship-building going in Bal
firnore at the present lime is unprecedented Within
a brief period there has been launched 3 bngs and
scLooners. and there is building, 5 ships, 9
barques, briggs and l scbooners, making 10 all A.
vessels Of al classes, II 10 $40 tons burden There
waiting for keel room
Let the Journal "dig away" 1t the tariff or, w
shah al be utterly ruined -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,


Outlines of instructionx>b the commissioners aP-
pointed on the part of the United States and commits
stoned by the Undersigned to treat with such persons
as may be duly authorized the part of the city OF
Vera Cruz and its dependencies the subject OF the
surrender of the same:
1. The whole garrison gsrrisons to be surren-
dered to the arms Of the United States as prisoners
of war.
g The garrisons to be permitted to march out with
the donors of war, and to ground arms to such force
as may be appointed by the undersigned, and al a
point to be agreed upon by the commissioners.
g. The surrendered places to be Immediately garri-
soned by American troops.
a. Mexican officers to preserve their SIDE arms ana
private effects including horses and horse furniture,
and to be allowed Irregular and irregular otcers) al
the end of days, to retire to their respective
homes on the usual PAROLE with the exception oil sucn
officers as the two parties may deem necessary 10 ae-
company the rank and file TO the United States
g. The rank and file of regular regiments corps or
companies, TO remain as prisoners OF war, suolee'
be sent to the United States (with such Mexican ON,
GERS as nav be needed with the men, and TO De
and subsisted BY the United States, at The ultimate
cost of the bellgerant that may be agreed upon Dy
defnitive treaty Of peace FL.
s. The rank and file Of The Irregular portion o. nv
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22
B fTnnslation.1


The Undersigned commanding general of the free
and sovereign State of Vera Cruz, has informed him
self Of the contents Of the note which Major General
Scott, gencra-in-chief Of the forces of the United
States has addressed TO him under the date Of to-day,
demanding the surrender Of this place. and castle Of
Ulloa and, in answer, has to say, that the above
named fortress, well this place, depends his
authority; and it being his principal duty, in order to
prove worthy of the confidence placed in him by the
government of the nation defend both points at ali
cost, to effect which he counts upon the necessary
elements, and will make it good the last there
fore his excellency commence his operations of
war in the manner which he may consider most ad-
vantageous.
The undersigned has the honor to return 10 the
general-n-chef Of the forces of the United States
the demonstrations of esteem he may be pleased to
honor him with. God and Liberty
VERA CRUZ, March %, 1S47.
JUAN MORALES.
To Major General Scorr, general-n-chief of the
forces Of the United States situated in sight of this
place.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

SERIOUS AccIDENTs.-On Monday. as our fellow
citizen, John F. Ramsey was returning with his ia
mily from Danville. when within mile from town.
his horse took fright away and capsized tho car
rage. Mr.. r. became entangled, and was severely
injured in his head and breast, though probably
fatally as was at first supposed His lady was also
considerably bruised but his children escaped serious
injuries. ~7 y @
On the same day, Charles Nuttmeire, in attempt
ing TO load heavy log, severely, if not ia
tally injured, BY the chock giving way. His head was
shockingly Bruised hand nearly severed and his
hip badly broken He lies in very critical state.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Camp Washington, before Vera Crus.
March %, 1547.
The undersigned, Major General Scott, genera-in-
chief of the armies of the United States of America
in addition to the close blockade of the coast and port
of Vera Cruz previously established by the squadron
under Commodore Conner, Of the navy of the said
States, having now fully Invested the city with an
overwhelming army, so as to render it impossible
that Its garrison should receive from without spccor
or reinforcement of any kind and having caused to
be established batteries, competent to the speedy re-
ducon Of the said city, he the undersigned, deems
1t due to the courtesies of war; in like cases. as well
as the rights of humanity, to summon s excellency,
the governor and commander-in-chief Of the city of
Vera Cruz to surrender the to the arms OF The
United States of America, present before the place
The undersigned, anxious to spare the beautiful
city of Vera Cruz from the imminent hazard of de-
molition-its gallant defenders from useless efuson
OF blood, and its peaceful Observation-Disclosures and
children nclusye-from the inevitable horrors OF
triumphant assault, addresses this summons to the
Intelligence, the galanty, and PATRIOTISM no less
than TO the humanity Of his exceeney the governor
and commander-in-chief Of Vera Cruz.
The undersigned is not accurately informed whether
both the city Of Vera Cruz and the castle Of San Juan
de Ulloa be under the command Of his excecncy, OF
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

ANOTHER YANKEE ISvESrroS.-A company has
lOtey procured charter under the style Of the New
England Health Insurance Company" 1t Is organ
lied by and under lie control Of men Of wealth and
integrity-has capital Of 100000.
ANY male person. between the ages of fifteen and
seventy, in good health by paying five dollars year
to this company may secure 10 himself four dollars
week, in Of sickness inability attend to his
ordinary occupation" ..ef
The above is nothing but "odd Fellowship" d.
vested Of its social features .I,en q
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

ExPoRTs.-The New York correspondent of the
Washington Union says that the exports from the
port of New York for the month Of March show very
favorably the increase of domestic produce having
been immense. The coming months bid fair to give
equally good results: e fe9a
Exports for March, 1916 and 1S47, from the port Of
AZ. Il !.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

Total 1908, 500 S4l46 500
Increase, s., 237, 296
The increase in domestic merchandise (most of
it agricultural produce) is 50 800 900, nearly
275 per cents state Of things most "ruinous'' to
the farmer
Why don't the Journal keep "blazing away"
ao the tariff
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22

In virtue of your excellency's having accepted the
proposition Of accommodation which 1 proposed to
you in my despatch of to-day, and in accordance with
the reply have just resolved, have the honor to
inform you that have named, on my part, the Seno-
res Coones ID. Jose Gutierrez Villanueya, ID. Pedro
Miguel Herrera, and Lieutenant Colonel OF Engineers
D. Manuel Roblez, to whom have entrusted the COM
petent power to celebrate said accommodation, having
the honor to enclose you copy ps The expressed
power.
reitersie to your excellency the assurspces of my
high consideration
God and Liberty. Vera Cruz, March 70, le4I
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-02-05
WHEELING rf8E< t2E
ADVETZEEsE.z2 g.


]. E. WHARTON
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-02-05

ylLL in Chsaecfy pending in tht e#eet Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery iof o.la eaHi =, Nl
MA.
'anci. II Armstrong Administraior do nnizr2s win
the " III annexed, of NOAH 2ane, dclt-,td
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-02-05

1u-FzzHaz 1ga.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07


wsis retiring 70 rest. When tho door was
opened Jos Smith was seen on the steps,
with load Of hides on bis shoulder. With
out raising bis eyes. he said in low humble
tone, "Ihavs brough. these back, Mr.. Green.
Where shall Ipui lhemi"
"Wail moment, till I can light Ian.
thorp, aud IwilI 20 to the barn with YOU" he
replied. "Thsn you will come in, and tell
ms bow !. hippsaed. We will see what we
can idofor you.' d hsas.asa tas bme ~
MRS Green knew that Joe often went hun
cry, and had become accustomed to the slim
ulus ofrum, She therefore bastened 10
make hot coffee, and brousk. from the closet
some cold meat and pie. llpAaiN-3Nt g
when ihsy returned from the bam she
said, u thought you might feel the better
fof little warm supper, neighbor Smith. ~
Joe turned his.baek toward her, and did not
speak. He leaned his head against the chin
nsy, and attsr q moments silence, he said in
choked voice, at was the 6nt time evsr
stole anything; and Ihsye felt very bad about
il. don't know how il il. l didn't think
once Ishould ever come TO bs what am
Bat Hook 10 quarreling, and then 10 drink
ing. oSincs I.bo began 10 GO down-hill, ev-
rybody gives me kick You are the Grsi
man that has offered me o helping hand
My wife is feeble, and my children starving.
You have seat them many meal, God bless
you and yet i stole the hides from you,
meaning TO sell them the first chance Icould
get But Iteil you the truth, Mr.. Green, i.
is the 6rst time ever deserved the name Of
thief"
'A"Lci il be the last, my friend" said Sim.
con, pressing his hand kindly. "The secret
shall remain between ourselves. sa You are
young and can make up for lost time. Gene,
nov, give me premise that you will nci
drink one drop Of intoxicating liquor for q
yssr. and I will employ you tomorrow, al
good wasss. Mary will 60 TO see your fam.
lily early in the morning, and perhaps we may
find some employmsn, for them also. TIE
little boy can Al lenst pick up stones. But
ca, bi, now, and drink some hot coffee. I,
will keep you from wanting 10 drink anything
stronger te-nigh,. You will find il hard 10
abstain, al frst, Joseph; but keep up brave
heart. for the sake Of your wife and children,
and il will soon become easy. When you feel
ths need ofcoHee, tell my Mary, and she
will always giveit 10 you." aallo sAsm %
I Joe tried to eat and drink, bu, the food
seemed 10 choke him. He was nervous and
excited. After an Intellectual effort TO com
pose pimsclf he laid his hoad on the table
andwepi like child. h4a orio2ind Vt
a After a while, Simeon persuaded him IA
baths his head in cold wafer, and he ale and
drank with good appetite. When he wen,
away, the kind hearted host said, "Try TO dc
we'll Joseph, and you shall always find airiend
in ine.'sN0l sgoago s8l alHi .Caw y5dT
The poor fellow pressed his hnnd, and 70.
piled, u understand now how il is yos kill
bad neighbour"
e He entered in Mr.. Green's service tha,
nsxt day, ard remained ia il many years, an
lhenest and faithful msn.od rdl alw s.a l.9l
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07
PRACTICAL JOKES AND BAD
LIQUOR,
By TIE Ex FRENCH EpIroR.

thi .tw blH ttfN 5Ai Bfai Ale 1868 4li DHfl
=, Ills a well known fact that often times
both those jokes which are called practical
and the liquor which is termed bad, have
been productive Of exceedingly evil conse-
qHencas; but whether the liquor or the joke
has done the most mischief, we are not call
ed upon just now to determine pro-
pose to make mention Of an affair where bad
liquor and a practical joke 'iwcto productive
'ofthe very best consequences imaginable.
Many years ago when the state Of Geor-
gia was yet ia It's infancy, an. eccentric Gre
ture named Brown, was oiiSSof the Cilcuil
Judges. He was man Of considerable ahil-
ity and 'ofinfexible integrity and much be-
loved and respected by the legal profession,
but he had one common fault. His social
squaltles would lead him in despite Of his
Judgment into excess. In tra5eling the Cir.
cult, it was his almost invariable habit, the
night before opening the court TO got com.
afonably corned, by means of appliances com
mon such occasions. ifho couldn'l succeed
while operating upon his own hook, the mem
bors Of the bar would generally turn in and
help him. ~ 'sA' e Wy 's1ioss9i'sAg s3pm
IL was in the spring Of the year; taking his
wife; . spodsl Of q woman in her own way |;
in the old Fashioned but strong carry all,'
that he journeyed some forty miles, and
reached d village where court was TO be open
cd the next day. II was along in the even
Ing Of Sunday, thai he arrived at the place
and toek up quarters with a relation Of bis
better half by whom the presence Of tho Off
cial dgnitary was considered singular hon.
or After supper, Judge Brown strolled ovet
10 the only aasern in the town, where hq
: found dimany old friends called TO the place,
like HIMSELF on important professional brsi-
ness, and who were proper glad 70 meet
him. s'asfoa 4 .9a7l ~ es y 9sfE
Gentlemen, said the Judge il squire
long time since we cnjoyed a glass o,seiiler;
,letus take drink all around OF course,
Steri,t. ,taddressing the landlord you have
better liquor than you had tho last time We
wore here; tho stuff you had then was not fl
% give ~ aadog. lalnsais s.a'g
sssSieritf, who had charge oflhe House, pre-
tended that every thing wssrigbt and 30 they
wen. 10 work. II is unnecessary 10 enlarge
upon drinking hour in country tavern; i
Win quite answer our purpose 70 state that
somswhsrs Ia The region ofi'midnigft, the
Judge wended hisveiy dsvious way towards
bio, temporary home about ihe timel he was
leaving however sons young barrIster, ion'i
Of practical Joke, and not much afraid OF
ihs bench, ctrsnsfsredths silver spoons Of
s3sedssao thejudgs'scost poctsi. vi A II
IL was eight o'clock Of Monday morning
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07
FRlD AY. MAY =, IsA7.

FREH TRADE. The position Of the Dem.
ecra'ic party upon this subject, is freedom
10 trade from all imposition of taxes with
viow solely to protocta particular bTaRch OF
manniaoiures, and rot merely for revenue
purposes. But few have yet advanced the
question o. real free Gade---ihe repeal Of all
tariffs, and the doing away with custom hou.
Sos, colestors, inspectors, and the host Of Of.
ficinls which the present system entails upon
The public bounty, anda resor, to direc, and
equal taxation instead thereof The Bucy-
rus Forum ard Ohio Press have both lately
declared their preference for actual FREQ
trade, IA preferences in which we fully con-
cur, and believe will ultimately bccoms gen.
sral,) aad tho latter journal justly remarks,
"The Tariff is poll tax which the people Of
Ohio would not submit TO for a single day,
if i,s workings were net concealed from
their observation"
Direct taxation il The parent Of rigid eco
nomy in expenditure; people in paying ou,
money very generally huve desire to know
for what purpose they arc called upon to pay,
and will not bo indifferent TO wastafulness
which increases the demands upon the pro-
ducs oe tkeir labor Indirect taxation is not
realized rs a tax; il comes in the shape of
increased prices upon articles Of consump-
tion, and acts in conjunction with SO many
actual and apparent esuses tending 10 the
same result, that oven enquirins minds find
a difficulty in determining exactly the bur-
den il imposes. 1t consequently affords but
q slight check upon the NAL administration
ofihepublic revenues. .I;.1as
|. is not republican, in its operation or orr
gin. Indirect taxation has boen the easy
means by which kings have wrung enormous
wealth from the toiling millions without
their c.usent or knowledge. The masses
have felt the cords Of oppression tightening
round thom bul knew not how to burs. them,
and, as in England debt md indirect taxation
have so gradually advanced upon the people,
that they now suffer unrelieved misery with.
ou, a hope ofeverbeing ableto extrica'e them
selves from the desperate condition into which
this most refined invention Of tyranny has.
plunged them. Had dircc, taxation been the.
principle of England's monarchy she wauld
havo found another Cromwell, to have re-
lieved from oppression. before the wasting
wars Of hcf ambitions molarchs and premiers
had made her people The pauper slaves Of
her nristocrcy, which they now are. sss
Indirect taxation falls on the consumer
on the poor man who may have large fami
ly, and thereby require more to satisfy his
necessities, than the miserly owner Of mil.
lions, whose expenditures need not exceed
his less able neighbo.. Ability and means
should bear tho burden-and when the pub
lie mind has duly Investigated this subject,
indrection, the instrument Of ,yrants, will
will give place to the better system, which
alone is truly in accordance with tho genius
Of American Democracy. -.o'4maE gG
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

THE AMERICAN PHRENoLoCrcAh JOURNAL
We have received this Magazine for the last
four months, and esteem il one Of the best
periodicals Of tho day. Il discusses The sci
ienee il advoca, es with a manly confidence
In its truth, q lbenl spirit ofIenquiry into iis
principles, and is full Of instruction relative
TO its uses and details. ,rha, Phrenology is
a science ii is now too late to deny that
il is science desiined to produce groat and
cffse,ual changes favorable to the social and
political well beng Of mankind, we most
religisusly beliave;and The. work before US,
is conducted by these fully alive and sd'-
qua,e TO perform their part well in the, &C.
compljshmen. Of the great undertaking. New
York, Fowlcrs g. Wells.slsnsa, O, asrua
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

In letter 10 the Postmaster at Cincinna-
ii, tho Second Assistant Postmaster General
says The Department is Of the opinion, that
cannot ba sent by mail for any
period less than quarter, without payment
of postage, as the Postmaster at the Office
Of delivery is required by the 10Th nstruc-
tion, 10 receive quarters postage in advance
on all papers regularly received a, his Office
for delivery, aud not deliver them without
such payment, &C. So that il a single pa
per should be forwarded in the mail, the
Postmaster at the office it is sent, is required
te demand quarters postage in advance !!
A great public convenience has our Post
Office Department got TO be! 81 .g f.rs
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

LOVE OF TME BEATrIruL--A countryman
was one day visiting tho original owner Of
the beautiful seat in Brooklyn, now the prop
or,y of Dr.. Warren; aad walking with him
through the little grove, out Of which all the
underbrush had been cleared, paths had been
nicely cu, and gravelled, and the rocks COW
cred with woodbne, suddenly stopped, and
admitting the beauty Of the scene, lifted up
his hands and exclaimed :" Thial like; this
10 Nature with her hair combed."' "'wi taed
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
We fnd tho following proclamation Of
Gov. Babb in the Ohio Statesman:

We fnd tho following proclamation ol
Gov. Bebb in the Ohio Statesman: T
= EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ala2 CoLvMBus, ONO, MARCH 2nh, is47.
TO the people Of the State Of Ohis:
The following rsqisition for ten companies
Of Infantry and one company Of mounted
Volunteers, has bsen made by The President
Of the United States ''aas1 faa '5Sisa
hr5ai s8l ban WAR DErARTMBNT,
mssxs 81 ,hshaqar Apri! 9sh, l647. I
Srn:---The President has directed that a
volunteer force be accepted for The war with
Mexico, in addition 10 those already in SER
vice. As il 10 desirable that no time be
lest in raising the additional force, il 10 pro-
posed to accept and muster the volunteers by
companies. Your Excellency is. therefore,
requested 10 cause 10 be organized in your
State len companies Of Infantry, to serve
during tho war with Mexico, unless sooner
discharged. Each Company will consist
Of I, .,,i ad, ecaa, b...,t
ICapiain, '
! First Lieutenant, ,bo'iag7D s2nl9a2
.o99 2 Second Lieuscnants,l 80 sad oN
d "A Sergeants, 15aI smos ,looA1odaqi5n
anna Corporals. ooiss.a o.o,., co,s,;s
2 Musicians, and s, g..
=, 80 Privatss. '''A' t' 1tR '3Ng9'2
q A Regimen, win consist Of 5000 g9d A
~ l. Colnnel, ,au gl9liia9 elsp asxo 1ouG
Il "a Lieu,enaa. Colonel, laa ,oamss
81 Major, ssjaaaa ~. m.,l. ,is,.,
! Adjatant,(a Licutsnant of sns Of the
csmpsniss, BIZ, NOT in addition. 2 ah'4'""
ISssgesns Major,9aa 'og ss'iH ,yiiin8 !
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

A QUESTION FOR TIN SCIENTIFIC. When
a star is seen through atclescops, tits veloci-
" is apparently increased in the same propor-
lion a. the size Of the star il incrsased.--- n
What tho causs Of this apparently increased
yeleeity,-Pntnam Advertiser.
The simultaneous publication Of the Re-
porlsrin Lima and Ksiida, 10 be sure. II Li-
ss sAsgus. a0m o. hsdainarhn gaw OF w0at
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

The CoLuxsrAN MAGAZINE. --'Flbs May
Number .of,his periodical comes to u'ivilh
more than its, usual interest: y is splendid
" embellshed with an engraving ofihs great
German Poet Schiller, Hurst Castle, and q
most elegant fashion plate The literary ar
iisIss possess their usual exesllsacs, Ono
Of ihem viii bs found on our first npags,by
that secomplshsd suthsreas, y Maria CAi'd'
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

HrThe Ohio Statesman has an nccount
of n great FIRE in Dayton by which $4,000
Of property has been destroyed, which had
not bccn subdued when the news was re-
ceived. gg III s9sa yIloz lasm asg .t.a9
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

6TOrin and Geo. Chesvor have been
brought to Columbus by Mr.. Anderson, Post
master at Chillicoihe, for robbing the mail
ON the route between Chillicoths and Athens,
and are committed for trial. io"@ '''u
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

FoHcE OF HABIT.-A few weeks ago,
three Of the sable legged gentry entered a
church in this city, and .at until the conelu-
sion of tho sermon. The plate was handed
round for collection, and presented TO the
gamblers. al 60 a half" said the first gam
bier putting the dimes on the plate.
II see the half aud 60 dollar better
said the second gambler, rattlins down the
amount accordingly. ad 81, .bsima sol
The sexton, encouraged BY SO good begin
ing, offered the plate 10 the third posssssor
of tho black legs.
81 pass !" said that individual, in most unho-
ly contempt. NO. Paper. ao b.5 aa
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

or We are indebted TO Hon. W. Sawyer
for Congressional favors. N, aa ,,.ss
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-05-07

APPEARANCES OF THR ARMY AT VERA
Cruz.--A letter from an officer on board the
s,eamer Prineelon, TO the Philadelphia North
American thus describes the dress sad ap.
pearance Of our soldiers: ."1 '''
a"lhe sight in the Pluza, when Gen. Scot,
took possession, would doubtless have been
very handsomeif, the soldiers had bean dress.
ed as our holiday soldiers in Philadelphia
are. Such sci ofdii,y, ragged looking de-
wills, II 10 hard 10 see. Scott aud his staff and
Worth were in all their glory habilimsn,s;
the rest in anything but slightly costume"