davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13
The Capital taken by General Scott
Our Flag flying over the Halls of the
MNnfaznmaS

We have the proud satisfaction of an
nouncing that we have conqured tie capi-
tai Glory covers our arms. We have
stricken down the Mexican eagle, standing
upon the prickly pear, with the rat.le-snake
IN its mouth, and we have substituted our
own North American eage. Thanks
again to our gallant General! Thanks to
his noble compatricts! Thanks to the
brave men who have fought for their coun-
try!
We congratulate our counsrymen upon
the success Of our arms; but the war is not
yet over.
''The maddencd course Of Mexico calls
for all our energies. We have offered the
olive-branch three or four tiInes-we have
presented her terms Of moderate charac-
ter. She has disdained our overture, and
rejected our terms, and in lieu of them, is
said to have proposed other terms which
would cover Us with disgrace. a..
We must hesitate no longer. We must
make Mexico feel the power and pressure
of war-her ports occupied, troops thrown
upon her country to overrun and overwhelm
her, supported by acquisitions upon her in.
| (atuated people until she will consent to
exchange the horrors Of war for the repose
Of peace. We have talked long enough
We have shown humanity to her until il
has become cruelty to ourselves Venus
| be done with this kind of war, too much
| like peace; and we must conquer q peace
by those means only which are calculated
to effect it. AS one officer writes, Eve
days after the battle of Churubus.o:-
Days heve rolled on, and still no move i.
made to possess ourselves of the fruit for
which our brave soldiers have toiled onc
bled, although within our grasp. We are
told the old story over again; We must con
ciliate TO negotiate. Have we not ha,
words enough with that crafty rascal, San
Ia Anna. tell you what believe TO be
an important fact: to get peace, we mus
conquer, not concliate peace; and to de
this, we must conquer the people,"
AS another distinguished officer writes
on the same day: IT hope our govern
ment will not think the war at an end. and
stop our reinforcements Now is the tins
to urge them on, and show that the countr,
is not only ours, but that we will hold i
until our demands are acceded to. Itis tAi.
temporizing policy which has protractos
| the war"
Such, we have no doubt, is the senti,nen
OF The administration, as it will prove the
spirit ofthe people. These Mexicans ar.
not beaten enough. They do not yet fee
the war sufficiently. We pay for wha
we buy-we must mako the rich capital
list yield or pay for it, Wash. Union.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

The LATE RAiNs-From the Sun, we
learn also, that parts Of the city Of Bolti-
more have been completely flooded. The
damage along the Baltimore and Ohio
Road, and also, along the Washington
Road, has been very great. AS far as we
can learn. along the whole route from
Baltimore to this city, there has been a
great destruction Of property, from the rise
in the streams. We will give further par
ticulars Tomorrow - Pittsburgh Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

Brigadirr General Sterling Price has re:
turned home. We learn he purposes re.
turning to Santa Fe this fall, to take com.
mand of the forces in New Mexico. Gen.
eral Price has gained high and enyiabls
reputation for his conduct and bravery
while acting as colonel, which will live
when the names of his traducers will be
forgotten. His promotion is the just meed
of reward of a gallant and brave officer.
His country in future time will still delight
to honor him.-Jeferson (Mo.) hqsireri
September 25ih.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

TRoors FOR THE WAR.-Ws under
stand that the General commanding this
division Of our ramy has under hin CEN.
mand at least 1000 mon, distributed in the
towns along the Mississippi, between this
city and Memphis. They consist of the
new regiments Of volunteers which have
been raised in Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky,
ane Tennssee. We understand that this
large force will be ordered Immediately TO
join General Scott; and with the force hs
now has, and which will Join him froo,
General Taylor's division, will swell Ge..
eral SCOTS army to near 81, 1000 men,
.New Orleans Delta, September 29R.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13
DeserteSS ftum thA Army

some time since statement camo from
one ct the Native papers thas the Gesefsess
from our army In Mexico were mainly
among the adopted citizens Of our counfrt
and charging that the Irish was is,ossaiahie
to desert. We havs lately seei, d corrsei-
statement Of the entire number Of deaessers
from our ranks as given in the Natioual
rol'ce Gazette, from which u appears sbst
the whole number Of deserters as the pres.
ent Time is one hundred and ninety. OF
.nis number, $50 were born In this country
IN ireland, and 1s in Germany. 1.
surrey o'sgraceiul to our countrymen even
uie number were not one tenth Of that
wn'ch Is :s"ted:-as the man born and rear.
co IN 'his country, under such elorioa,
institutions as ours. who can be inducad n
desert his country's Gag in time of S.ngs..
must possess an exceedingly small .h.-s -
honorable principle. The natives ofT,.
land among the deserters, is but one seventh
Of the whole number. This is a fact hirh.
ly creditable to that portion of our adopted
citizens; and reflects the more honor UPON
them when it is remembered that they form
avery large proportion Of the whole arny,
Ihe natives Of Germany though constitut.
ing smaller number of the army seem "a
stand by the country Of their choice with
equal flrmness and are willing rather to
die from the shots of the enemy, than rights
as men and promises freedom to the world.
Indeed, there are no facts Of importanee
within our recollection which do not poin,
TO adopt citizens, as the steadfass defenders
OF our Republican institutions. The ex.
ample fsuch a man as SHIELDS, if We had
never heard Of MONTGOMERY, would ee
tarther to fix our confidence in the integrity
Of lrishmen, than all the labored arru m.nlt.
which have ever been written to prove the
danger likely to result to our institutions
from the increased and largely increasing
numbers OF natives Of other countries, who
are coming among us to find home
Pittsburgh Post. =.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

Riley AN ENeLIsAMAN.-Ths Mobile
Herald contradicts the Picayune, and says
that Riley, the commander of the foreign
company, or brigade, or whatever it is, Of
runaways and renegades from the U. S.
Army, who were made prisoners at the
late battles in Mexico, is no, an lrishnan,
but IN Englishman. Mr.. Leonard. the
Comedian, in communication 10 this pa.
per, from Tampico, last summer, denied,
also in contradiction TO the Picayune,. that
Riley was an 1rishman. He stated that he
had made full Inquiry in relation to tho
matter, and possessed satisfactory proof
that he was not.-N O. Dslto.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

DECREASE OF CAPITAL PUNIsHMENr-
By on official document, printed by order
Of the British House Of Commons, it is
shown that in five years TO 1926, there
were 52s6 persons convicted on capital
charges, and 3g7 were executed; in the
next five years 1917 persons were capvict-
ed. and 3O4 executed; in the next, 3977,
out Of which It's were executed; in the
next 767r out Of which IL were executed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

-. DANIEL WEBSTER addressed, for nm hour
and a half, the Massachusetts Wing State
Convention at its late sitting; and during
his remarks declared himself in favor OF
voting SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMY AND FOR
TIE WAR" Mr.. Webster has learned wis.
dom since the last war with Great Britain
: But he never, can run on the ticket with
Corwin. Tom goes against supplies.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

WAR WEAPONS thousand of Colts
Patent Revolving Rifles have been made
at Hartford, for the use Of the U. S. Mount
ed Rifle Regiment. Each refle is made
to hold six charges, which can all be fired
in as many seconds; and as they can be
loaded very quickly, it is expected they
will prove terrible effective instrument
of war. Gen. Taylor has approved them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

TALL OFFIcERs.-Gen. Scott is over
six feet four. Gems. Worth and Twiggs,
Coils. Harney and May. and Maj. Laliy,
are all six feet or upwards, and like Frank
Granger, ''well proportioned" Col. Dom
iphan stands six feet two. Pretty fair spec
linens of the "per6dious Yankees"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

CO A letter in the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, dated Washington, Oct. 4, 1847,
says:-"Not one out OF many letters, was
credibly informed, contains an aluson to
the death of Generals Worth, Pillow and
Smith, though they were written Just be-
fore the departure Of the James L. Dav,
and there has been no later arrival since.
The letters received by the Secretaries of
State, War and Navy contain moi word
on the subject, and it is therefore, doubtful
even whether Gen. Worth is wounded
God grant that he may not be; i, would be
one OF the severest visitations of Proyi.
dence at this moment. You know that we
have had rumor that Gen. Scott himself
| was missing; | trust both rumors alike
originated with the Mexieans. and have nc
foundations for them in truth, Whatever .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

Bennett, of the N. Y. Herald, in his
recent correspondence, thus spaaks Of the
condition Of England: =:
''The aristocracy mainsain 100000, ser.
vants-2OO,O00 horses, 10000 dogs,
100, 900 grouse, and 100000 game Of all
kinds, ull to minister to their pride and
pleasure. These men, beasts, nnd birds,
consume the food of idleness; which. would
feed the starving Irish, and others Of tho
lower class. Here is the dangerous con.
dition that is increasing in magnitude every
year, and reaches 4 crisis whenever any Of
the crops fail.
"In a population of q, ,ooo, 900. which is
nearly the number Of the three kingdoms,
only about 100000 are electors, while
43, 1000 persons hold oil the land Of tho
Empire, including mountains, hills, rocks,
rivers, moors. -. "a ..,..s.g
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

SAD AccrDENT.-On Saturday, little
boy (whose name we did not learn,) while
playing near team, was kicked by one Of
the horses, on the head, so severely, that
a portion of his brains oozed out. Medical
aid was called, but in vain. After linger-
ing in the greatest torture, until yesterday,
he expired d-PiAsburgh Post,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13
RELEASE OF THE ENcARNArIoN PRIsol

RELEASE OF THE ENcARNArIoN Prison.
ERs.-At length we have the pleasure Of
announcing the release of our brave coun-
trymen who were taken prisoners ut En-.
carnation and other places by the Mexicans.
1t will be recollected that Col. De Russy,
with his command, was despatched from
Tampico, some months since. to effect the
release ofthe American prisoners. Yester-
day the United States steamship McKim
arrived in The river from Vera Cruz, hav.
ing on board number of these men. The
McKim will probably reach the city to day.
About thirty five ofthe released prisoners
(teamsters) remained at 1ampico, in the
employ Of the U. S. quarter-master at that
place.-N o. Picayune, Sept. %.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

GREEK GIRLs.-Dr. Valentine Mott, in
his sketches of travel, states, that while at
a ball in Greece, he was presented to the
daughter of the celebrated Marco Bozzaris
She was studying English, she said, that
she might read in our tongue, the spirit
stirring lines of Halleck addressed to her
father. The doctor asked her to dance,
and she replied that a true Greek never
danced, unless with her own sex.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

j tTHx GRtsHMAS's CARA short tins
ago a poor lrishmnn applied at the church
warden's Office Of Massachusetts for relief,
and, upon some doubt being Expressed as
to whether he was proper object for par.
ochial charity, enforced his suit with much
earnestness. "Och, your honor. said be.
''sure, I'D been starved long since but for
my cat" "But for what" asked his ~:
tonished Interrogasor. -"My eat!" rejeinsd
the Irishman. .'Kour cat! how sol" ''Sure,
your honor, l sold her eleven Times for Six.
pence a time, and she. was always Al homo
before I'D get there myself. 80
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

Atthe Warm .Sulpher Springs, Va, a
few days since, some daring robbers ea,
tered the hotel and carried1offt the iron safe.
W hen three quarters of a mile 3from the
house, they blew il open.by means Of gun,
powder and rifled'it Of about 81, 900.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

|, Themissocies once replied 10 an Att n
an who consllied hiHs g sIswoud rathes = $
STOW my daughtef aponi man. without ma
ey, rather than money without > fsan.''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

@The Mexican Urrea says that the
present war n "Polk S war;" and the Mex
lean wings Of the United States reitera.e
the assertion. Birds Of feather" Csc.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13
The EleCtiOn-The Result.

The election yesterday in this county
resulted in glorious triumph for the De-
mocracy. The fedaralists of this county
have seldom made moro energetic and
determined effort to succeed than at the e.
lection on yesterday; nor have they often
had os thorough and complete an organiza-
ton Of their forces. But the Democrats
have shown by their vote that, however in.
sficien: was their organization, they were
also up and doing on the day Of election.
Mexican Federalism is completely used
up, and routed, horse, foot and dragon. II
the Democracy Of the rest Of the State have
done as we'll us their brethren Of Portage
there will not be grease.spot left of Mex
lean federalism in Ohio this Fall. They
have met with perfect Buena Vista de-
feat.
The reported majorities have been re
ceived from all the townships, which show
that the Democrats have made clear
sweep, electing every candidate upon the
ticket. The lowest majority is 22; we
are unable to give the majorities.
"Many and long were the prayers We said
And We cheerfully thought of the rwELr7H!'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

An Editor says that he knew Shaks.
peare, when he lived in Pcnns, lvania.
and hat his name was not Shakespeare.
but William Speare-that he Afterwards
moved into the state Of Michigan caught
the fever and ague and was ever after.
wards nick named Shake Speare.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

FITNESS OF THISGs.-Crittenden, cash.
ier Of one Of the bursted Illinois Banks, has
just been chosen for the same post in the
new Bank at Tifin, Ohio.
Why has it never occurred to whig
bankers, inquiries the Ohio Eagle, who
seem so anxious to bring to their support
all the talent Of all thieves and swindlers of
Their profession, to hunt up FARR1NaroS,
the famous Gallipolis thief. who was let
out Of the Penitsntiary about the time this
new paper system was ndopted2 He suc.
fered in their causc--exhibited masterly
skill in the business-and certainly should
not be slight ed.
1t will be remembered that this Mr..
Chittenden is tho sam. man who subscri-
bed $4,000 Of the stock for Bank in this
place. Why he has turned the "cold
shoulder 10 his friends hero we are not
able to say-probably. however, he came
to the conclusion that Tiffin presented q
fairer field for swindling-that there are
not SO many ''sharpers' there to claim the
spoils.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

ITSergoant Ryley, the deserter, was
well known by many in this community
tie wos recruiting sergeant for some
time, and kept the rendezvous next 10 the
corner Of Cedar, in Washington street.
Ryley was man Of large frame, more
than six feet high He was formerly SER
geant in the Goth regiment of the British
army, stationed in Canada, from which he
deserted and came to this city. Shortly
after he joined the United States army, and
being we'll skilled in his profession, was
sent to West Point, where he acted as drill
sergeant for some time.-N Y GLobe
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

New YoRK.-The Democratic State
Convention has made the following nomi
nations:
Lieutenant Governor-NArHAN DAY
TON, Niagra.
omptroller-ORvlLLE HuNoERronp
Jefferson.
Secretary Of Slate-EDwAnD SANFORD
New York.
Attorney Gcneral-LEvi S. CHArF1ELD
Otsego.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-10-13

The election is now over. I he remark
we are about to make is not therefore dictat-
ed by any desire to influence the result.
In all our acquaintance with politics we
havo never known on the part Of candidates
so indefatigiblo efforts Us have BEEN put
forth by some Of the federal nominees, es-
pecially Messrs. Grove, Brainard and
Paine, in their own behalf. Personal soli-
citations and private mansuyers, the ef-
frontery Of which is extraordinary, have
been resorted to. Every town has been
traversed by these patriotic candidates, who
with all their zeal for whiggery, never la
bored so before;' and they had political
friends who cared as much for their sue.
cess as they did themselves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
MONEY MARKET.
Sunday, May 3O-G


The stock market during the past week has been
rather quiet and prices generally have been pretty uni
FORM The tendency Of prices has however been down.
ward and the market closed heavy Money exceeding
" abundant and the rate Of interest rules four and five
tsined in fact there capital Offering for employ
ment than can find customers
Notwithstanding the large supply of money, and the
reduced of interest there speculative movement
going on in fancy stocks Good sound stocks stea
Oily improving; and those ances the perspective value
Of which looks more favorable steadily advancing
but there appears be disposition to initiate any in
the list with the rapidy which has heretofore been
perenced We cannot satisfactorily account for this
state things when there every facility at command
to carry out successfully any such movement.
bill has been filed for injunction, and the ap-
pontment of q receiver for the Harlem Railroad Com
pany in consequence Of illegal issue of stock to
large amount and selling the at enormous dis
count 1T is asserted in the BILL copy OF which we
have received that there Is stock In the market
than the charter Of the company authorizes it to issue
that thousand shares Of stock have baen hypo
thecated for loans to the company certain con-
dtions that stock has been issued to secure GER
tain parties who have become suretes OF the company
upon some bond filed given writ of error brought
some Judgment against the company; that several
thousand shares than the capital Of the company
in the market which have been sold about half the
par value. These charges the company must meet but
whether it refute them not is very doubtful.
The annexed table exhibits the quotations for stocks
in this each day of the past week. and at the
close of the week previous There has been with
two exceptions, very little variation in prices
QUorArIoNs FOR THE PRIscIrAL STOCKS IN THE New
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
Police Intelligence.

Robbing Boarding House-Some thieving rascal
tered the Boarding House. No 70 Frankfort street. last
Friday Saturday and broke open trunk, stealing
therefrom black cloth dress coat silk scarf vest
breastpin and gold pencil case together with various
other articles valued in all at $40 the property OF
Patrick H. Kelly. one Of the boarders.
Arrest Of Escaped C0npicf-Of1cer Creighton, Of
the 9Th ward arrested Saturday night fellow called
Charles Johnson alias Kennedy escaped convict from
Backwell's Island Justice Drnker sent him back to
his old quarters.
Bigamy-Oficers Mallory and Smith, Of the 18th
ward, arrested on Saturday by the name Of Har
vey Lockwood, on u charge Of bigamy. Committed by
Justice ketchum.
Vioient Assault -OHicers Willis and Thorn, of the
18th ward arrested Saturday night, boy Of about
IA years of age by the name OF Philip Mondorf on
knife nfilcting severe wound in the arm just below
the elbow the knife having passed completely through
The ARRAY took place it appears in buidng in Clinton
street called East Clinton Place. Justice Timpson
locked the boy up for trial
Robbing the Marktt-Oficer Mallory. of the Cd ward,
arrested on Saturday called p {. Coyle having
in his possession quarter Of lumb and round OF beef
which the rascal had stolen from Fulton market JUS
tice Drinker locked him up for trial
attempt to pass bad MonsyOicer Meyers, of the 6th
ward. arrested Saturday last by the
Of Ann Carroll charge Of attempting to pass
terfeit $40 bill on Charles schults No 557 Greenwich
street. Locked up by Justice Roomc.
ROBBED on the Fire Points Officer Stephens, of the
Lower Police arrested yesterday woman called Julia
hurry charge of robbing man by the Of
John W. Benson of $780, while in thieving crib kept at
No. 35X Orange street. Justice Drinker committed
the accused for trial.
Petit Larceny.-O Officer Dunon. of the seventh ward,
arrested Saturday night fellow called John Crooker
charge OF stealing lot of copper pipe from the bark
Lark. Justice 1impson locked him up for trial
Yiofafion Of City Ordinance.-A man by the name of
Bernard Trainer arrested Saturday last. on a
charge of cutting OF the croton water pipe without
permit, the corner Of Goth street, and 9th avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
NEW YORK HERALD.


Our first edition of the Herald for Erope,
10 be sent by the steamship Britannia, will be
ready to-day, at IL O'Clock.
It will contain the latest intelligence from all
parts of the comtry up to the hour of publication,
and will be illustrated with an engraving of the
Main Plaza, in the city of Mexico, and OF
the new and splendid steamship Washington.
The second edition TO be sent by the Wash
ington, will be ready, tomorrow morning.
at eleven o'clock.
1t will contain one days later intelligence than
the other, and be illustrated with an engraving
of the Main Plaza in Mexico, and of the Wash
ington, and one giving birds eye view OF tue
battle of Buena Vista, taken from drawing
made ON the spot. by an accomplished officer OF
the army
This il one of the most valuable engravlngs
we have ever published, and may be relied upon
for accuracy. The whole plan OF the oa''ie can
be seen in a moment-the position OF the several
rso;ments of the contendlng armies, sc. SC.
Single copies, in wrappers, 6! cents each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31

The mandatory Of the Arkwright Company at New
Berlin, New York, consisting Of two large stone build
ings containing two hundred looms with the hnery
was discovered to be fire in the picking ROOM ut
r. on the 22d instant and in spite of every exerton
the whole with the exception of one hundred looms and
some moveable property, was destroyed Loss $s00C0
No insurance.
new Kind Of locomotive, planned by Mr.. Nichols
civil engineer of the Reading Railroad is about TO be- in
odnced into use upon that road which is intended to
consume anthracite coal The boiler is intended to be
placed upon one set of wheels and the engine upon
ther working free and independent of It, with the
necton between engine and boiler formed by of
copper pipe working hexibly by means Of universal
joint.-PhH Ledger.
At the Mason County Circuit ,urt, KY, Mrs. Hen.
rieta Bishop recovered $4,000 from one James Smart for
debsuchiny her daughter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-31
News from Europe.

The steamship Hbernia, Capt. Ryrie, Is due
at Boston this afternoon. She is now IN her
twelfth day at sea. Our merchants are looking
for her news with considerable interest. 1t will
be of importance.