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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28
From the Baltimore Sun.
Exploits Of Capt. Walker.

We have received another letter from
D. L. D Of Baltimore county to his BROTH
er, which will be found to contain consider
able interest:
PERorE, (Mexico) June 9, 1s47.
DEAR BRoTHER-We quite lately have
been engaged in several dangerous scouts
at least they might be so, if these cow
ardly dogs were not so easily frightened at
the talismanic name Of Walkers few on
ly ofwhich have time to relate, as am
writing by candle light, very much fatigued
and sleepy from the loss Of three nights
| rest, and the train is now here on its way
to Jalapa, and is the only chance l may
| have for some time.
We attack towns Of 5000 inhabitants.
On Wednesday last we went on q scout of
this kind TO town called Rinconada: there
were but sixty of us-we charged into it at
a run, and you never in your life saw
such scampering among the covards.
This place was twenty miles from Perote.
We left there at twelve o'clock TO beat up
swamp where some mule drivers had
been murdered. Before we arrived at the
place we met with three or four Mexicans.
and with them one of the men who was with
the murdered party. They had tied him
and went in search of the other two, and
while they were absent he united himself
with his teeth and escaped. They told US
where the murdered men lay. We march.
ed forward in double quick time, and when
we arrived at the swamp, there they Law
sure enough, stripped entirely naked, and
chopped and mangled in the most horrid
and savage manner. The man who escap-
ed said there were seventy of the murder.
ers, each armed with pistol and hatchet,
and that they went into rancho or town
some distance from here. We returned 10
K. and made them feed US and our horses.
and at one o'clock in the morning CHARGED
into this rancho and took every d-l of
hem. was sentround the town in search
Of skulkers-found seyeral-two of them
were ploughing with oxen, and drove
hem from their ploughs, thinking at the
same time that twenty Of them would not
irlve me from mine, in old Baltimore coun.
y. We marched just our own number
,nIllneteen) into the castle. as prisoners.
This was about twenty miles from La Pu-
bla. =
We here crossed a prairie, and if we saw
ne wolf we saw FIVE hundred. You NAV
nlnk this an exaggeration, but do not be-
eve 1t would be, if | were to say. ten
mes that number, for such bowling.
narling, and clashing Of teeth, never
eard.
l had a full view today of Mount oraza.
an, the highest point of land ever ex.
ect to see; the top is always covered with
cow, and from its appearance it is now sew.
raj feet deep.
The water here is so cold that ii will
'ake your teeth ache, and in all the
'wns among these mountains they have
ny number ee tountafhs-some Of them
fnamented in the most beautiful manner.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

VERMoNr.-The Democrats of Vermont
have nominated Hon. Paul Dillingham;, late
member Of Congress from the Montpelier
district, as their candidate for Governor.
The Wings have nominated Horace Eaton
as their candidate.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

NEwLAw TEsT%-TheW aynesborough,
Pa, Record says that it is reported that a
number Of Slave holders in Maryland,
whose slaves have run off, to this state, (Pa. J
inAend entering suit at the Supreme Court
of the United States, against the common
wealth of Pennsylvania, for the recovery
Of damages sustained from the loss of slaves.
This is something new, and if we mistake
not, no law is in existence that will fairly
decide the case.'' t34xz-s.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

By q recent enactment in Switzer
land, males are forbid to marry under %
and females under 90 years Of age.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

the action Of the Mexican -Governmsnks
The mail agent reported that the, over
tHes ospeace had been re)ectee Dy inc
Mexican Congress-
Owing to the storm between Baltimore
and Fredericksburgh, we could obtain NO
further news.-PiHsburgh Post. g
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

g u Next Monday and Tuesday evenings the
pupils Of Mr.. G1LMoRE's High School are to give
an exhibiticnin this village 1T Mason's Hail.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

% Ws publish the letter of Governor
Wright to the Chicago Convention, and
hope it will receive an attentive perusal.
Letters were received from a number of
distinguished individuals, but want of
room forbids our publishing them. The
sentiments of Gov. Wright's letter will
find q ready response from the people Of
the West
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

u A large whig meeting in Columbia
county, Georgia, recommended Henry
Clay as the next candidate ofthe whig par.
ty for the Presidency. sa 4. F,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

@During thunder storm, in Phila.
delphia on the 25th inst, at d! O'Clock.
P. NJ. the German Lutheran Church oi
that city was struck by lightning. Fire
was communicated to the whole building,
and in b few minutes the steeple, roof,
clock, &c, were entirely destroyed, with
most of the interior, including the organ.
The congregation had been dismissed but
fifteen minutes. previously. The sexton
had just left the building. The Church
cost $40, 900; insured for $4,000.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

GEN. JosEPH NEWMAN, Senator form
Richland county, and who left the Senate
last winter in consequence Of i'll health,
died at Whitesborough, near Utica, N. Y,
on the 18th inst at the house of friend.
His corpse was brought home to Mansfield,
where he was buried on the 2lst from the
residence Of his brother.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

GA man named james Mclaughlin,
fell from the cars on the Baltimore and
Philadelphia Railroad, near Gray's ferry,
ON the 24th inst, and instantly killed 1t
was supposed by papers found upon his
person that he was a resident ofPittsburgh.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28
From the Pittsburgh Gazette;
Important from Mexico.

BLOODY ORDERS FROM THE CAPITAL
AMERICAN PRISONERS KILLED.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1878 T. M.
The ship Palmetto has arrived from
Vera Cruz, bringing dates to tho sth Oh
July. Nothing has been received trom
Gen. Scott's army since the Est inst.
The New Orleans Picayune confirms the
opinion that the momentous news from the.
Capitol of Mexico, of the 5th of July, IS o
hoax. g 49,
The result of the expedition from Alvar-.
ado against Parrebavauta was not success
full. Efs t}
Gen. Guenta has received positive orders
from Gen. Santa Anna to take no prison.
ers, but to put to death not only all AHaeri.
cans which may fall into his hands, but
every Mexican whom he may find render
ing service to our countrymen. '.'>
Gen. Pierce had not left Vera Cruz at
the time the Palmetto sailed. sF
No news from Tampico or Brazos had
been received up to the 9Th inst. sox
The prisoners that arrived at New Or
leans on board this ship, reported from
| Tampico, that about 80 other attempted to
escape, but were retaken, and three of
them were shot in the pursuit. 4
De Russy's expedition was complete
/ failure.
| The Picayune gives extended gleanings
| from the Mexican papers Of June 10th.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

" The wisdom of Hsan is foolishness.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

PHILADELPHIA, July "a, ,5h. P. NJ.
The barque Orlando arrived at New Or.
leans from Vera Cruz, bringing dates to
the 9th. There is no news Of importance.
Mrs. Chase has received letter from
her husband, stating that Gen. Scott was
within nine miles Of the Capital, on 30th
ult. This is doubtless incorrect. -.ss
The Telegraph is opened through to
Richmond. Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-28

PHILADELPHIA, July %, eh. 45m. P. M.
We have just received q Telegraphic
Dlspatch from Fredericksburgh, announc-
ing the arrival at New Orleans of the
steamer Galveston, from Vera Cruz, with
dates from that city to the 10th inst.
Gen. Scott had held council of war, at
which it was resolved to advance with the
Army as far rs Rio Frio, and there await
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FATAL ACCIDENT AT LAwREScE.-On Tuesday last
serious and fatal accident occurred in the new manufacturing
town Of Lawrence, Massachusetts, The new conc, gam
which has recently been erected there gave way ana some
twenty thirty PERSONS who engaged on 'ne wo, OF
standing in the vicinity, prccpiia'ed over he iss,
distance Of twenty feet into the rapids o. we Hei
mack river Cant, BeyIow the engineer and ONE other
persons were seriously injured and three were instantly killed.
S,pxKY WowAs-An Amazon in PittsbuIg, a few days
SINCE soundy hrasbed her husband for daring to leave her
and her little ones and enlist for tho war That fellow got
what he deserved II is rather stretch OF PATRIOTISM ior
ported by public charity. Charleston Mercury
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GENERAL TOTAL.
IMMEDIATELY, by Young man, "

NM ANItSD imMEDEATEBf, by young man. VINO
w has recently graduated in the arts, with the first hon
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Their wav through three hundred miles Of dense population and
hoist the sarspanged banner on the domes OF this capital
General Herrera exPresident, has gone to Querearo,
where Congress is assemble next month. He took with
him 600 men, and Santa Anna fell back upon Pueba with
600 horsemen These two bodies of troops the
nants of 90 900 regular troops who defended the city long
er than two weeks ago.
Some people hope that peace will be advocated by several
members the Congress at Queretao but my part
do not believe it, The folly of those people yet
end When will they open their eyes to their true interests
Never This is my fear
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-28
ColsMty Election.

Up to this time the wings have announced
no candidates for county Offices. This is
done TO lull the democracy. Two years ago
they waited till the day before the election
and then brought out candidate for Sheriff,
in hopes TO catch the Democrats mapping
The trick did not take, however, quite as
we'll as was expected, and their candidate
was badly distanccd We have no doubt
but the same game is TO be tried this fall. 1t
evades enq1iry into The merits Of the candid
ate, and the wings never object 10 going it
blind" if thereby they can have a prospect
Of winning success. Every democrat should,
therefore, be at the Polls, 10 render sach
caon tricks harmless. We have it is true, a
large majority in the county, but our maj"ri-
ty will avail but little if voters stay at ht me. +.
and it is important not only that we elect orr
ticket, but il should be done with such nn
overwhelming majority as will show 10 our
opponents that there is no chance of prcht
in their schemng 10 come it over Democrats.
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Democratic Principles.

The definite declaration Of principles made by
the Democratic State Convention, of 9th January,
l846, have since been ratified by the Democratic
party throughout the State. They should
be borne in mind on the 18th day of Oc-
,obsr next, as the principles OF reform which
will be carried out by Democratic Legislature,
should the people bestow the power:
We annex the two principal resolves
Resolred, That the Democracy of Ohio are op.
posed to all paper currency, and arc resolved to
RETURN TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CURRENCY OF COLI
AND SILVER.
Resolred, That the Democracy Of Ohio are OPP
posed to all chartered and special privileges, as
destructive to equality and hostile TO free inst
tutions, and from henceforh and tareUer declart
against them UNooMPRoMIsINs HOSTILITY.
The Democratic party are also in favor of ar
amendment Of the State Constitution, and the Ell
ection of all Offices in the State by the direc
vote of the people.
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The wings lave made The question of In
terna Improvements quite a fruitful source
Of misrepresentation against The Adin'nisira-
tion. The veto, by he President, of bill
authorizing appropriations, many Of which
were clearly unwarranted by The Consiitu-
lion, which gives the power TO regulate but
not TO create commerce, was Attributed 10
the most unworthy motives,and among others
TO desire to serve the interests OF the East
and South at tho expence oflhe West. How
little truth there could be in such charge,
and how little cause the west has to CON-
plain upon this subject, can best be detcrmin-
ed by a reference TO the facts of the case
In the following table and note, which we
find in the Democratic Review Of the pres.
ent month, il will be seen that the West has
already had the balance over many of the
middle and Eastern Slatos of this species of
government favors, and cannot well be said
to have been neglected:
"Durlng The last session OF congress Ke-
port, by order of the Senate, was made by
Colonel Albert, of the Corps ofTopographical
Engineers, containing statementof appropri-
ations for the constitution andfepair of roads
and for the improvement of harbors and riv-
ors in the United States, showing as far as
practicable the amounts expended in each
state, and showing also the years in which
the appropriations were made, and the
amounts appropriated in each year. The re-
capiluation of il is as follows, by which it
will be seen that South Carolina has receir-
ed nothing; that Indiana has already had
more than all the eV-England states togeth-
er; Illinois more than Georgia, Florida, Al.
obdma, and Mississippi together; Ohio more
than New- York and New-Jersey, by nearly q
million Of dOllgrs; and Michigan more tsa,
! WassGchusaffs.
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mocracy,
Post Oflice Routes.

Tie Editor of the Ohio Statesman copied our
complaint of the NAL arrangement of the maii
routes in this county, and added thereto the folT
owing ks:
There is very great, an almost universal,
complaint in Ohio of the connecting mail arr
rangemenls--of the want of facilities, and
the delays and irregularities of the transmits
sion Of mail matter. We are glad TO see that
there is a universal waking up ON the SUBJ
ject, for the time is approaching to have inn
provemenls made. We regret to see, how
ever, mixed up with these complaints, filings
at the Post Master General as thoug oh he
were chargeable with all the difficulties ur-
der which we labor. We assure those that
may not be informed, that is not 50 easy a
matter TO make extensive changes, (and ex.
iensive they must be in this State 10 be as
they should be and must be- during the ex-
tence oflhe contracts.
But now is the time to lay before the De-
partihent full an completed information upon
the subject The contracts are now about
expiring, and in few weeks or months bids
will be advertised for. In the advertisement,
for new lettings, the improvements should
be stated; and for the Department to do so
satisfactorily, let each route lay in it's troub-
les and the best mode of correcting them,
and we doubt not the Post Master General
will do all in his power TO accommodate, with
justice 10 the Department.
The Truth is, our Safe is increasing in
population and business SO rapidly, that il is
difficult for one residing out of il 10 conceive
Of the increased necessities for more oxpsd-
Sous mail facilities.
We havo just con,erscd with a gentleman
from the north of this, on the Columbus and
Sandusky route. He says there is an abso-
lutte necessity for daily Inc on this route,
and that the revenue would lie vastly incrca-
sed by it. At present there is general COM
plant and dissatisfaction. So on the lous
from Sandusky City TO Springfield, mostly
by railroad from that 10 X mia, distance of
19 TO 20 miles, so as to connect daily with
Cincinnati. Bat our object was not 10 spec
ify, but TO draw public attention to the whole
subject. And now is the time to doit.
One ofthe greatest roubles will be 10 get
the various lines to meet al the proper times
so that by the miss of an hour or two, mat
ter may not lay for cross route whole
week al some post Office on its way.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-28
we vote, ."-ED. VENTURE.
FEprRA1 PRAcrrcE1N FEDERAL COUNTIES

FEDERAL PRACTICEIN IN FEDERAL COUNTIES
.-"Our ticket is good one--composed as
tits, of men ofsound judgment and sterling
integrity, ii cannot fail TO receive the undi-
vided support of the wings of Champagne.
And now that nominations are made and the
campaign fairly opened, let every whig in
the county consider himselfa committee
man until the close of the polls on the second
Tuesday of October -and use all fair and
honorable means for the success Of the tick
ct, the ,chole, ticket and nothing but the tick
d.--Urbana Citizen.
This is always the case in federal coun
ties, but whenever they are in aminority,
like in Seneca, they despise then going fol
tho "whole." In democratic counties the
federalists are always opposed TO "conven.
tions," to "regular tickets" but, as in Cham
paigne, where they have the majority, then
their cry is, ssthe ticket THE WHOLE TICKET,
AND NOTHING BUT THE TICKET!'--
This is the hypocrisy Of these federal lead
ers.--Seneca Advertiser.
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'Ehe Recent English Elections.

The Election ofanew Parliament in Great
Britain has resulted in the triumph ofwhat
is called the liberal party. now in power
Some of the scenes which have characteri-
zed the contest, however, show that the in
tellgencc of the mass of the electors is far
below what is generally supposed. The
candidates generally address the electors
previous to demanding poll Of votes. In
many instances, coarse jesis, hooings, how
lings, and violence interrupted the speakers,
and either compelled them 10 quit the stand,
or rendered them inaudble. AT Brighton,
the fashionable watering place, the candid
ates were stoued from the hdsings, and the
member elect, Capt Ptchell, severely cut
in the face. At Abingdon, where there are
less than 325 electors, they had violent riot;
and in other places similar scenesw we're COM
mon. AT Bradford, ,taverns we're opened by one
party, and the voters of The other party iu-
viegled in to drink, and piled with liquor till
they we're drunk and then slowed away and
locked up to prevent their voting. The can.
didate paying certain price for each voter
Of the opposition thus kept from the polls.-- =
Fifty of those thus bottled were recovered
by an organized force. We observe an ad-
vertiscment extracted from an English pa.
|pcr, ior the purchase Of a property Of the val-
ne Of from E65,OOo to 10000 with suffi-
cient influence TO send member of PaYlias
mint; and in many places seals in Pur ameht
are bought for the best bidders, persons
whom the electors never saw, and Of whose
principles they are wholly ignorant. This
we do not wonder at. A few years ago, Par.
lament voted f75,OOO TO maintain The
queens slnd,e and the whole bench Of Bisb-
Tops united TO rsmonstrate against grant Of