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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

PROCLAMATION.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARmY.)
Vera Cruz. Apfil III.

81
Vera Cruz, April H.
Major General Scott, General-in-Chief of the Ar
mics of the United States of America, to the good
people of Mexcc-PRocLAMATIoN.
Mericans AT the head of powerful army, soon
to be doubled part Of which is advancing upon
your capital-and with another army, under Major
General Taylor, in march from Salillo towards San
Luis Potosi-I think myself called upon to address
you.
MericdHS Americans are not your enemies but
the enemies, for time of the men who, year ago,
misgoyerned yoy, and brought about this unnatural
war between two great Republics. We are the
friends of the peaceful inhabitants of the country
occupy, and the friends of your holy religion, its Hi
erarchy and Priesthood. The same Church is found
in all parts of our own country, crowded with deyout
Catholics, and respected by government, laws and
people.
For the Church of Mexico, the unoffending inhabi-
tants of the country. and their property, have from
the first done every thing in my power to place them
under the safeguard of martial LaW against the few
bad men in this army.
My orders to that effect, known to all, are precise
and rigorous. Under them, several Americans have
already been punished. by fine, for the benefit of Mex
leans. besides imprisonment, and one, for rape has
been hung by the neck.
Is this not proof of good faith and energetic dis
cplinel Other proofs shall be given as often as In
juries to Mexicans may be detected.
On the other hand, injuries committed by indiyidu
ais, parties of Mexico not belonging 10 the public
forces upon individuals, small parties, trains of wa
CONS and teams, or Of pack mules; or ON any othel
person property belonging to this army, contrary
to the laws of war. shall be punished with rgor; OF
if the particular offenders be not delivered up by Mex
lean authorities, the punishment shall fall upon the
entire cities, towns, or neighborhoods
Let then, all good Mexicans remain at home, Oh
at their peaceful occupations; but they invited t.
bring in, for sale, horses mules, beef, cattle,
barley, wheat, -four for bread, and vegetables Casl
will be paid for every thing this army may take Of
purchase, and protection will be given to all sellers
The Americans are strong enough to offer these as
surances-which, should Mexicans wisely accept, thu
war may soon be happily ended, to the honor and ad
vantage of both belligerents. Then the Americans
having converted enemies into friends, will be happ
to take leave of Mexico, and return to their owl
country. WINFIELD SCOTT.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, !
Vera Gruz Anrill1 1917

General orders No. 1851. The country fifty
miles around Tampico will constitute a separate
Military Department, to be called the Department of
Tampico. and the country the same distance around
this city will constitute another separate Military De-
partment, to be known the Department of Vera
Cruz.
2 The senior officer in each, in the absence of the
GeneralinC Chief, will make his ordinary reports and
return to the Adjutant General at Washington and
those of special character to General HeadQ QUAR-
tiers in the field.
B. The siege-train and troops in this vicinity will
be held in readiness to march, in the direction of ia
lapa as fast the means of transportation can be
furnished: each man with four DAYS hard bread and
two of bacon pork Cooked in his haversack and
each corps detachment with train containing ex-
ira subsistence for at least ten days. made up as in
the case of the advanced divisions.
4. The march will be in the following order: l. The
troop of the LIST Dragons with the Generan-C Chief;
2. section of the siege-tran, escorted by Captain
Winder and his company, with a detachment of re-
cruits, early tomorrow morning; g. The LIST Division
of regulars; and f. Brigadier General Quitman's
Volunteers, with another section of the sege-train.
3. If the 9th infantry be not back in time, Brevet
Maj. Gen. Worth will leave orders for it to follow
without delay, and if the horses of the Tennessee
Cavalry shall not have arrived when Brig. Gen. Quit
man marches, that regiment will follow as soon as
re-mounted.
6. Every corps or detachment that follows the
movement from this depot, will take charge of any
termaster's Commissariat, Medical Departments
eral Scott. II. A. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

The Boston Courier is out again against the nomi-
nation of Taylor but he need Dot doubt the honesty
our wings out this way. They honest as lie
Is:
I'VE have said, and we repeat it, that those who
have nominated General Taylor, have yet descrb-
ed his qualifications a statesman. So far as our
knowledge extends, they have not pretended that he
has any such qualifications. The truth Is they know
nothing Of him but his military character aud achieve
ments. Not one in a hundred thousand of those who
will be called upon to vote for him, who even now
called upon to approve the nomination. heard OF
him till within year. For aught that the great body
OF the people know, he may be greater military ty-
rant than General Jackson was a greater political
knave than any who ever held the reins of gov.
eminent; he may hold political doctrines subyersvc
of the dearest rights and best interests of the people,
Again, II says
"How the elevation of a man whose principles are
entirely unknown, contribute to the success oil
correct principles IS problem beyond our humble
power to solve. According to our present impress
sions we have doubts of the perfect honesty Of
those who advance 50 singular proposition
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

The PUEBLA INDIANS. In the recent massacre
and subsequent engagements IN New Mexico, these
Indians acted conspicuous part. We learn from
the Independence Expositor that when the fortified
church of Taos 4Tas fired by the American forces,
Puebla squaw appeared ON the ramParts, bearing
flag of truce This shot from her hand :" In
these engagements" says the ExPOsitor the lndi-
ans fought BETTER and did more execution than the
Mexicans. They would kill our men with their ar
Bows at distance of one hundred and fifty yards"
while on horseback they we're perfect partheans-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

We have it from good authority. that Gen. Taylor
has not voted for many years. He however stated
after the last Presidential election that if he had voted
all, it would have been for Henry Clay. But this
presume, more from personal than party consider
atoms. We are well convinced that the General does
not call himself Wing, nor wish to be called SO
however anxious some may be to fasten this appella
ton upon him, though at the hazard of defeating biz
election.-N. Y. Jour Of Com.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06
Virginia Election.


RICHMOND, Sunday night, II o'clock.
have Just time to say that in fine spirits
tonight. feel confident we have saved the State,
and possibly carried twelve out of fifteen Of the
bers Of Congress. If so, glory enough for day
Thomas s. Bocock, (dem) beats Irving, (fed.) IN the
Buckingham district by about twenty votes. Re-
turns all in from the district, and the feds give il
up Atkinson is elected in the Isle of Wight district.
/ feel confident of Dromgoole's election by a very
tight squeeze-say some five six votes. The fede-
ralists say Boiling is elected by thirteen, but think
they doomed TO disappointment. We have no.
thing as yet from Chapmans district. The federal
lists sanguine of success there; but | think
" they counting without their host" Chapman
from what learn, will be reelected, but by a re-
duced majority, owing it is said, to some dissat
sfactiou among our friends The Legislature is safe
beyond doubt.
Goggin, (fed) beats Lcake, (dem.) in the Able
marie district l22 votes.
Beale. (dem.) beats Newton, (fed) in the West
moreland district.
Bayly, (dem.) beats Jones, (fed.) In the Accomac
district 400 OF 800 votes
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

0-General Urea, of the Mexican service, it is
stated, IS native of Sumner or Smith county, In
Middle Tennessee, where he resided until near man.
hood. His real maine is said to be Uy. lie was a
wild, rowing, deyll-may care sort of fellow, and
about twenty or twenty-five years since strayed of
from the paternal roof and went to Mexico.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

GEN. ScoTT's demonstration Scott is putting
things to rights in Vera Cruz rapidly. letter wr-
ter from there says the General will probably
the passage Of Huasacualco the isthmus of Tehuan-
tepec) for the of citizens and if he does this
and Cave Johnson carries out his bold and admirable
plan Of mail route through there to the Pacific, it
will be worth to the Union the expense of the
Pa. Ledger
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

sells departed for Tuspan. On Sunday, the Raritan,
with one hundred additional marines from the Poto-
mac, sailed for the place, and yesterday, Com.
Perry, with the flag ship Mississippi, and steamers
Sptfre and Vixen, having bomb vessels in tow. The
Petrol, Bonita and Flea followed suit
The object Of this expedition is to take possession
of Tuspan, which we understand will be effected by
landing the sailors and marines at convenient point.
From the Eagle Of the 10Th inst.
Military OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that of rape, two
ollier cases have been judged before the Military
Commission. They were for theft committed by two
priyates Of the LIST Pennsylvania regiment of voun-
teers. They were sentenced each 10 one months
Imprisonment in the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa,
and fine of one months pay.
Deaths.-It is with feelings of deep regret that
announce the death of I. J. Lott, late of Miss.
On the 7tb inst, Private Henry Dickson, of COM
pany F. Charleston, S. c. Division Volunteers. The
deceased was the of of the most respectable
Professors in the Medical College of his State, and
will be long remembered for his urbany of manners
and kindness of department towards his fellow SOL
diers one Of whom pays this passing tribute TO his
memory.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

The construction of the castle of San Juan d'Uloa
cost the Spanish crown fifty millions of dollars, and
Mexico has expended immense sums in strengthening
IT, It's tremendous fertilization, capable Of hold,
ing out against almost every thing but famine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

SHOT THROWN AT THE BoMBARDMENT.-A cores
pendent of the New Orleans Delta states that during
the bombardment, army threw the following
number and size of shot:
Army Battery.
5000 ten inch shells, 90 lbs each.
500 round shot, IS lbs each.
300 eight inch howitzer shells, 65 lbs each.
Gen. Patierson's Nary Battery.
1000 Paixhan shot, 6S lbs each.
800 round shot, 81 lbs each.
Mesquite Fleet, Capt. TatnaR.
1900 shot and she'll, averaging 60 lbs EACH
Making in all $500 shot and she'll, weighing 463,
900 lbs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

PUBLIC CREDfT.-Accounts from Washington show
feature in the finances of our government.
The whole loan of SIS, GOO, 900 has been taken, at
premium of and % per cent, the whole amount
offered being S5S ,00O,0 O0 and the amount offered
above par being $50 100000. Can any other govern
ment exhibit such credit as this Can any European
government offer proposals for loan, and receive
bids for more than three times the amount required
accompanied with premium for the privilege of
lending Not single government in Europe could
now borrow dollar, excepting at discount. In
other words, TO obtain a million OF dollars, II must
give its bond for than a million But our gov
eminent bcrrows sic, 900 900 at premium Of q per
cent, and thus gives its bond for only ST $50 GOO
And while asking for Si6,O00s000 onlys it can bor-
row $50, 100000 on the same terms
But feature still more extraordinary in this loan,
is its subdivision among the people. The great mo-
ney dealers in the cities bidders but get nothing
because they do not bid high enough. The success
full competitors are of moderate means scattered
over the whole interior; the farmers, mechanics.
lawyers, traders. and merchants clerks of the
try. Among the bidders are merchants clerks,
butchers drovers, and others, with bids from $500 to
100000. If the British, French or other European
governments want loan, 1t thinks of nobody able
TO furnish it but Rothschld, a Barring some
other great banker. And the banker, for what ex-
ceeds the power of his pocket, never thinks of
any other person than some other banker, retired
merchant, or capitalist with millions to spare. And
those Of smaller means who afterwards buy Of these
holders, rely entirely upon their opinion about the
value of the stock In no European nation not in
England, do the people 60 directly to their govern
ment, and offer their money original lenders. But
in the United States. the people, with their small
sums to invest, go directly to the Treasury with a
direct offer of their money and their conditions, and
actually drive the financers out of the market. And
what does this prove! The intelligence Of the peo-
pie, and their confidence in their government Strong
indeed must be that republican government, which,
in time of war, can borrow S56,OOO,OOO directly
| from the people, in small sums from each. Such
government needs banks, " fnanciers," no
Rothschlds, no shaving. Think of that, Europe and
then laugh at &c democracy .'-PhiladelPhia Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

HowITzER.-This term is not generally understood,
except by military men. The Cincinnati Chronicle
describes it short field piece constructed on the
principle of mortar, but mounted on gun carriage
Like mortar, it has interior chamber for the
powder charge. The bore is, them larger and admits
small shell. To this shell is attached canister
shot, 1t is used and fired in the field like mounted
cannon. The shells fired like cannon balls, and
when they explode they scatter the grape shot in
ry direction. To be used, then, ON roads, or from
hills, or in defles. against troops, they most
destructive weapon. This the they put to in
Mexico.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06
HEADQUARTERS lsr DIVISION. ]

Vera Cruz, April II, Is47.
Orders No. 9.-(Extra. 1.-The government of the
city is hereby turned to COL Wilson, 1st Infan-
try, TO whom all persons business will make ap-
plication.
By order Of Major Generl Worth.
W. W. MACKALL A. A. G.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

O5-Maj. German, of Indiana, of whom honorable
mention is made in Gen. Taylor's dispatches, in
the city yesterday He received two wounds, besides
being badly hurt by the fall of his horse shot under
him. He gives glowing description of the charge
made by the Kentucky Cavalry, which saved him and
his command from destruction. The meeting of the
Mexican lancers and Lieutenant Fields command.
when the two commands advanced upon each other in
mortal combat, Major g. describes in graphic colors.
Major G.. has complimentary furlough for the re-
mander Of his of service He. however, intends
to retUEn.-LouiSriIe Democrat, -9pfH 20.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

leading whig paper has denominated our army
In Mexico. "a set Of armed rutlians and murderers
This is one mode Of compimenting Gen. TAYLOR
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

GEN TAYLoR's NoMINATIoN.--The New Orleans
Bulletin says
1--WE are highly gratIed at the general satisfaction
expressed noIna ton OF the gallant soldier for
the high Office of chief magistrate Of this nation"
If the Bulletin has really heard general express
sion Of satisfaction in the premises, neighbor
may boast of having the longest ears Of any living
thing on the face OF the earthly o. Picayune.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA.-The people of the Ameri-
can Colonies in Africa, agreeably to the recommended
ton of the Colonization Society preparing 10
assert their national independence. Says letter
from DR.. Lugenbeel, (coored) under date ofsMonro-
via, February 9th:
According to the decision of the Legislature,
election is to be held the third Toesday in Febru-
airy in all the settlements of the Commonwealth for
delegates to a National ConveRtion, be held at
Monrovia, the first Monday July for the purpose
of framing constitution, and making other necessary
arrangements preparatory to formal declaration of
sovereignty. This constitution will be laid before
the people early practicable after the convention,
and the people are decide by solemn vote. on the
last Monday in September whether the constitution,
presented by the convention shall be adoped or not.
In majority of the people shall reject the const
tution the delegates will meet again In convention
and prepare another draft make such amendments
as will suit the wishes of the people; which new
draft will likewise be laid before the people, for their
adoption or rejection. The government sill not
60 into operation before the LIST of January, ls4s"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

HORRIBLE ATTEMPT AT SUIcIDE.-We learn that
young merchant namea Summers residing at Lib
erty, Missouri, made an attempt to destroy himself
and store, on Thursday morning, 9th instant, with
gunpowder. Some time before day, having laid
train communicating with keg of powder in his
store, he seated himself upon it, and touched it off
The explosion was tremendous, doing great injury 10
the store, blowing him some distance, and terribly
lacerating his flesh; but strange it may appear,
he was not killed, though he is not expected to live.
Il is not known what made him commit the act, far
Their than by bis declaration, being questioned
in relation to it--that he had done deed for which
he could not forgive HIMSELF could he longer bear
the reflections to which it gave rse-St. Louis Re-
publican, April IL.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

Col. Sam. Medary, editor Of the Ohio Statesman
has been appointed P0stmaster.of Columbus in place
VI his brother, lately deceased. Excellent.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

Icrd CRUZ Anchorage, April II, Io4I.
Eds. Dslta.-A large detachment of the squadron
leaves to-day for Tuspan, commanded by the Commo-
dore in person.
The officers anticipated something of fight at that
place. 1t is believed that there upwards of 1900
troops at that place, under the command Of Gen. Cos,
with some sixty pieces of cannon.
The squadron captured at Alvarado sixty pieces OF
heavy cannon all servicable and in fine order with the
exception of three.
The greater portion of the army is now the road
to Jaapa rumor has it that Santa Anna is there with
large force and intends 10 dispute the pass that
place. The vomito has not yet made its appearance.
Yours, CREOLE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06

SANTA ANNA.-Agan we appear before our readers
without having any positive information as to the
doings and whereabouts of the enemy. Rumor, In
the mean time, is rife with news, and we must, per-
force, set down to her account many things which,
however much may believe them, we dare not
give to the public as yeritabe. One of the most i'm
portant ougvings up to this time, Is that Santa An
ma, seconded by La Vega and force of near 1900
strong has taken position between this and Jalapa.
which is said by those familiar with the country, to
be very strong.
This report find very generally believed by many
officers of the army, and by the citizens of the place.
A plot diScouered-Some day last week number
of Mexicans discovered in the act of melting
the citizens of Tampico to revolt and drive the Ame-
ricans from the place. We are not advised of the
particulars but learn that COL Gates banished them
from the city, forbdding their return under penalty
of death.
The Casle.-The castle of San Juan de Ulloa has
undergone thorough cleansing throughout, making
it approach much nearer place in which Ameri-
can soldier ought to reside. We informed that a
more filthy place could scarcely be imagined, at the
time our troops took possession.
TrOops.-The steamship New Orleans arrived yes
terday from Tampco, having on board company OF
regular infantry from Fort Smelling. Moses Y Beach,
of the N Y Sun, who is very recently from the city
of Mexico, via Tampico, was passenger on the New
Orleans.
Gen. Patterson.-It gives us much pleasure to be
able to the recovery of Maj. Gen. Patterson,
or, at least, to be able to the command
of his division of the army. He left this city on
Friday evening last. and would probably reach his
command the same night.
| Erecution.-The execution of the colored man,
Kirk, citizen of the United States convicted of
hitting rape upon the person of Mexican woman,
and theft, took pace on Saturday evening last. A
large concourse o. people present, to witness
the first execution under American authority which
has ever taken place rince our occupation Of this
country. 1t will doubt prove saluary lesson to
many who would destroy the safeties guaranteed to
good citizens, we're not such punishments sometimes
inflicted.
Breaking up Of General Headquarters Yesterday
evening at o'clock, Gen. Scott and his staff left teil
quarters In the Plaza, and started for Jaapa. They
were escorted by Col. Harneys I'd Dragons, and will
probably be up TO Gen. Twiggs of the advance in two
or three days.
| Aiuarado.--The port of Alvarado, which has beer
closed for several months, is now open to our com
merce, and to all neutral vessels not having boart
| articles contraband of
Worh's Brigade.-Maj. Gen. Worth, with the Is
brigade will probably leave Vera Cruz to-day, follow
| ing the footsteps of his ustrious predecessor Tn,
government of the town and dependencies have beer
turned over to Col. Wilson Of the LIST infantry.
The HosPital-Many Of our gallant soldiers arr
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DONATIONS FOR THE IRISH.

We have received the following during the last
week ending the 10Th May:
From Colonel Charles p Goodall, collector at
the Ground Squirrel Church, Hanover-s29.
From Benjamin E. Anderson, Of Hanover
couny-S2 so.
From J. 3. Vieini, R;chmond--Sl2.
From ]. c. Spots, Richmond-S3.
From John B. Young OF Henlico-S5.
From McllvaiLc, BROMLEY q Co., Petersburg,
from sundry per>ons-S434.
From John Tyler g. Co., Scol'sville-4S bags
corn.
From John w. Mason & Co.. and Tuck-f
Coles OF Albemarle-20 bags corn.
From Mrs Julia A. Holiday, Louisa-2bass
corn.
From Mrs. Susan Campbel--l box clothing.
From Wyndham Robertson, Abingdon box
clothing.
From Mrs. Dr. R. Fl. Cabe Richmond
box clothing.
From Clergyman and two Ladies' box
clolhing.
From Captain Thomas H. Ellis barrel rice.
From Mrs. Ann Nj. Lewis, Of Culpeper coui-
IT, for collections made in her ne shborhood, and
al Bethel and New Salem meeting houses-S20.
The above has been shipped by The Batque
Bachelor, and is now on its way 10 The port OF
Dublin, 10 relieve The suffering Of iceland.
There will be another vessel to load during The
month o June. All those who have made col
leclions Of provisions, will send them on 10 60
by next shipment. FRY & co.