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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

!. PRESENTATION OF The u. S. MINISTER TO THE
EMPEROR ~ BRAzIL.-The pr.'sen atIon took place
the 2sth of August when Mr.. Tod made the following
address:
SIR: The letter which have just presented to your
majesty, is from his Exceency the President OF Tie
United States and contains the fact of my nomination
as envoy extraordinary aud minister plenil,o entiary
from that government, near the Imperial court Of Bra
zil. His Excellency your aje,ty OF his de-
sire to cultivate the ancable and liberal rela-
tons between the two governments ManIfesilng tins
DESIRE the President expressing the sentiments of
the power of which he has the honor to be the chief
executive and any omission on M part IN my en-
beavers to promote this amicabe disposition, would
be no less contrary to my own sentiment than it
would be traitorous to my country.
Approaching these intentions, your majesty will
permit me to express my satisfaction knowing that
the mutual friendship and respect which has for such
length of time happily existed between the two
governments has not been diminished BY any disa-
yreeable events that have recently occurred.
! am aware that my charge has commenced at an
unfavorab.e period My immediate predecessor in
yoyed himself in affairs which were both unpleasant
for himself and unfortunate for both governments.
Being resolved in my relations with your majesty s
government. to observe course both honorable aud
beneficial to both countries have INDUCED the hope
that / may fulfil the duties Of my mission in manner
entirely satisfactory to my own government, and at
the time agreeaOy 10 lnat Oh your own Majesty
Permit me. in conclusion to express my best wish
es for the health and happiness of your Majesty and
the imperial family.
The EMPERoR's REPLY.--The Emperor replied to
this speech in English, follows:
receive with pleasure the credentials which you
present me in the of my good FRIEND the Pres-
dent of the United States. They show that the same
friendship and good understanding sub,iss between
my government and that Of your country and of
which believe you to be true interpreter who will
remove the weghty difficulties in which your imme-
date predecessor involved HIMSELF
After this the French ambassador was presented,
and when his audience concluded, Mr.. Tod pre-
scented the secretary of the American legation, and
several officers of the United States navy.
MIR. Wise, applying for his passports. is said to
have addressed some undplomatc and offensive re-.
marks to the government, which were returned With
out an
Mr.. W. and his family, with Mr. Walsh, Secretary
of legation were at RIo waiting the departure OF
the IT, s. ship Columbia to return to the United States
The U. S. brig Blinbrdge was in port, to sail IN
day or two a cruise.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28
The Volunteers.

letter In the New Albany Democrat, dated Madi-
son, Oct, 18th, says
a. Nine CON 9anies have arrived and been mustered
into the serric the last capt. Careys company
from Graat cou nty) was mustered in last evening.
Lent Redman, after mastering in five companies,
was ordered bach Pittsburgh to his duties
in the ordnance department, in that city. The re-
naming four com panies mustered in by Major
AIorrSOn our pre- sent commlssary, and an excellent
one he is too Tn remaining company (Capt. Lew
ISIS. from Fort Wa yne) has not yet arrived, nor do
we hear anything Fl om him, and am fearful he will
not arrive in time. though he is daily expected.
Should he not get before the regiment starts, 1t is
probable that Capt 'risbies company, from Warrck,
will be accepted, a. I'd will be shipped on board a
steamer at Evansville Capt. F.'s company, 1t will
be recoected was tn twelfth reported, the Sander
son Guards being the eleventh, but the latter having
disbanded, the Warrc company will be the next In
order All the companies are now in camp, aud COM
prise in ali Something like 700 men; and the recruit
ing for the various upanes is going on rapidly.
Every one in and about camp is IN the highest SPIRITS
Every volunteer is eate with the hope of leav-
ing that they say aid their fellow soldiers in subdu-
inc our treacherous and obstinate foe and to share in
the reveIs in the Halls of the Montezumas-that ALL
absorbing desire of the vounteers-that is being
realized in tie city Of the .aztecs.
"The clothing of the itserent companies is going
on rapidly and it is thong ht will be completed by the
last Of next week at farthsst. The regiment will
immediately make preparations TO start. They are
to rendezvous in Natchez, and there foreman few
days to complete every arrangement for their progress
towards Mexico
.FCol Lane has beersortered to appoint three Lieu
tenants with three assistants from the ranks, to three
different recruiting stations in the State. in order to
keep the regiment full all the time they remain in
Mexico This II, think, very wise proceeding,
for experience has taught that regiments dwnde
down to comparatively few effective men. The second
Indiana regiment for instance, had less than FIVE
hundred men on the morning of the battle of Buena
Vista"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

s6TThe following paragraphs which clip from
the Boston Lberaior of the 18th September, when it
was supposed Gen. Scott fad entered the Mexican
Capital, speak the real sentiment Of Northern Fede-
rallsm-and that the actual difference between these
two twin sisters, is only that Federalism is coward
and hypocrite, while Abulltionism is bold and UNI
bushng in the expression of its thoughts aud feel
ings. Let the honest but deceived supporters uf the
Wing party, read these federal paragraphs. and an
to their consciences whether they can longer
keep such company.
We i0ere IN hopes that The MericdnS ic0uld hare
mustered strength Enough at the last moment 10 gire
General Scott a gOod licking, and send him 10 the
right about IN double quick fbap Not thatwe wanted
him. any of his subordInates be hurt. But nee
should hare liked to hare hpd ten taen prisoners and
held uncomfortable for Glckie But the God of Battles
was his side, he usually is ON the side Of The
best disciplined aud most determined fighters.
But. although this buccaneering Nation has sue
cceded in this prnical war; and has dictated peace
the Capital of Mexico, they have not yet sue
ceeded in stora.ing the battlements of Heaven and
dethroning Him WHO sits the throne of the Uni
verse. The Golden Scales of Eternal JuSlise still
hang in Heaven
"Betwixt Astrca and the Scorpion sgn'
and THIS MEAN AND CRUEL PEOPLE win yet
be weighed in that balance and be found wanting,
Unless it repent and that speedily. Such conquests,
which only serve to extend the weakness Of nation,
arc it what the Spanish ulcer and the Austrian
match were to Napoleou. They the swift curses
of granted prayers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

We give the following from the Salem News, lit
tie wing concern, just to show our readers, especially
our wing friends how the fellow lie; and also a
a specimen of his grammatical education. To COM
ment OH ii would be absurd.
Chapman of the State Sentinel boasts at a wonder
fal rate the prosperous condition of the State
Indiana at this time. He contrasts the present times
with those when the internal improvement system
commenced, and asks in substance, If the people are
not greatly indebted to James Whitcomb and Paris
G. Dunuing-''Ohi breathe not his name, Eek
cept in low Whisper for bringing about such won
derful and favorable change in State affairs. Nov we
would ask who has better right to mend things than
those who break them. 1t is notorious fact thai
Whtconb and Dunning done much, or more, IN
involving the State her runous internal improve
merit system. than any In the country, and IN the
face of this their organ has the unblushing impu
dence to ask the people to bestow praise upon then
and their party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

"AID AND CoMFoRT."-The New Orleans Ptcdyune
of the 4th inst has the following item of intelligence
An important capture was made at New Orleans
on the 4th inst, in the person of a Mexican named
Don Jose Maria Ca rbaal, with 500 pounds OF gun
powder, which he was attempting To smugge to Mexl-
co. VIM White, the mate of the schooner MissIs-
spp made affidavit that on Friday previous, Car0alal
came on board SAID schooner, which was lading for
Vera Cruz aud asked if he could ship FIVE barrels OF
cigaritoS He told that he could, and on Satur-
day tile barrels boari, and placed IN the
hold. On Sunday morning deponent discovered that
the aforesaid barrels contained gunpowder. The
prisoner declared that he had bought the powder from
a merchant on Commerce street. and had shipped II
through error on board the Mississippi. He said II
was destined for the Havana market. and should have
been sent on board the brig P. Soue. This statement
was, however, rebutted by bill of ladng. written
by the accused himself with these words in Spanish
:" For the schooner Mississippi" Senior Car5ala
was remanded for further examination, upon giving
security in 81 600 The five barrels were marked
for one Francisco Martinez, and consigned to Don
Daniel Wilson, merchant in Vera Cruz. The Plea
yune ys: Carbaal i thought to be the brother OF
the notorious guerilla chief Of the same name. The
fine amounts SO 200, besides confscatlon OF the
property
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28
by Magnetic Telegraph.
Rporfed FIR the Louisville Democrat
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE MISSOURI AND cAMARIA.

CINciNS ATT. Oct 49, P. NJ.
The French steamer Missouri arrived at New York, brings
ing Cherhonrg dates 10 the LIST u>i.
iusurrect had taken Paris, aud the regular
rps refused fire upon The gents The French had
feet off at LibOn which caused gIeat dissatisfaction ant
excitement
The Cambria arrived at Boston, bringing Liverpool dates
Of 9TH Flour had declined in England. Ane lean hIur
in in Liver pool sold at 26s Cd WEES Canal do at
25> 81; Batmore Phade pha aud Al xania at p 24s.
New Orleans and Ohio whea had declined White wheat
from s. por 10 lbs red from O. Sd Is 3D. Corn meal
IA los per brl.
One great of the decline Is owing the unparalleled
arrangement Of the money market.
Al New York English private letters state sales Of 600
brs -four at 2S: with good demand The market Tor com
advancing.
Alex A. Everett commissioner China, died Canton.
CINCINNATI, Oct, 81 NJ.
The belief at the departure OF the that The
upward tendency then indicated in the market, would be
has been wholly dispelled from number Of The
startling If which the unparalleled arrangement Of
the money MAJ ket.
The price Of bresdstu has gradually but steadily
graded the only article which has preserved its fimnes
beng Indian CON- sackened demand has of ei=
ally contributed this result; but this must be
ga,ded is merely temporary.
At the London exchange the 4th, the arrivals of
English gain small 10 consequence Of which, aud the
unusually attendance of purchasers, the demand
amewhat active advance Of from 10 two shDgs
per quarter upon the previous Mondays quotations.
hslandng the large supplies again brought forward
average amount Of business done, and the market
closed fl mIy
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

But for Wing and measures, the Madison and
indianapolis railroad never would have been made
-CaH5ridge RereiRe.
But for " wing men and measures" the Nj. and |.
t-adruad would have been finished gears ago. Wing
policy, as carried that road, squandered money
'enough on the " deep diggins" alone to have built
Iah the line at least and those 50 diggIns will
stand as a prominent monument of wing folly and
-ascalky long after tie natural entrance TO Madison
shall take the II place.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

TArLoRING.-We would recommend friends in
want of ceH cut and well made garments, totIe card
of KNowLAND g. SMITH. We can vouch for their
skill by experience; and when it is known that Mr.
K is the author Of system of cutting garments, and
which s.how used almost exclusively throughout the
west, NJ better recommendation seems TO be wanted
They are both superior workmen and genuine clever
fellows: and among their customers will be found
the ''landsomest aud always the "best dressed men
about town. This is no joke
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

DESCRIPTION OF CHAPULTEPEc.--Chapul tepec hav-
ing been captured by the Americans, after the most
desperate resistance ever made by a Mexican army
the following account of that place cannot fail to prove
interesting
Chapu,epec is the Aztec for sCirasshoppers Hill
it is porphyritc rock, rising the former margin
of the lake that surrounded the city of Mexico, and Is
of the places designated by the Aztecs where they
tarred on their emigration from the north, in search
of final resting place. Their otacles had foretod
that such resting place would be denoted by their
ing an eagle defOurIng serpent on a rock. and al
Chapultepec this prediction was verified From II
they beheld the eagle of the rocks in the lake.
devouring serpent. The event was at once symbol
lied their records and subsequently, represented on
the flag and the coin of the nation. The hill is sur
rounded by belt of noble cypress trees of which,
known Montezuma's cypress, from having been
planted before during the reign of that prince
sures fty-one feet in circumference Chapltepec was
the favorite country residence of Montezuma and his
courters. II contains remains of gardens, groves,
tanks and grottOes, which bear evidence of It's past
mi gnl6cence. Here Montezuma retired from the heat
and dust Of the city, 10 enjoy all the Injuries that
wealth and power could procure, art devise. 1t was
selected by the Spanish Vceroy the most beautiful
place in the valley of Mexico for royal residence.
and the modern palace (ateiy military schooD was
built by the Viceroy Galvez. From this palace one
has charming view of the whole valley, the capital
the volcanic mountains which rise in the distance like
great wall surrounding the enchanting picture In
Anglo-Saxon hands this valley may be made as impreg-
nable ms Gibralter.
Bombs or cannon planted on the hill of Chapultepec
command the city, the principal roads and the aqueduct
Hence the attack and capture of that point by Gen.
Scott before making any demonstration upon the city,
Once the HILL the taking of the city could be effec-
ted without serious loss of life.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

GRATUTToUs ADvERrIslNG.-Th Chicago Demo-
crat publishes the following notice, showing deter
minaion to escape the heavy tax usually imposed on
newspaper Offices
The advertisements of all Companies, societies and
Associations of every kind will hereafter be required
to be paid for in advance and also all communications
respecting local personal controversies. All gratu-
tous advertising at this Office is at end If per-
sons the most interested afford pay the bills
of Associations &c. if they darenot trust them, they
must not hereafter ask Us to do it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

Or-Letters have recently been received from Maj.
HObbie. who will probably return 10 the United States
in the Washington BY these letters we learn
that he has made satisfactory arrangement in
Germany for the accommodation of steamers, and
the transmission their letters His arrangements with
France not completed, but he hoped to receive
satisfactory to his propositions to that govern
his TO London. Difficulties still exist
ed prevent satisfactory arrangement with the Eng
fish government but 1t was hoped these difficulties
would be overcome.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

RECALL OF Mr.. TRIsT.-The Washington cores
pendent Of the New York Journal of Commerce says:
''CoI. William Nj. Smith left here Saturday mora
ing for Mexico. bearer of dispatches to General
Scott He carries to Mr.. Trist an order Of recall.
The President recalls him. because there is nothing
farther for him to do The offer Of this government
having been rejected armstice win again be ask.
ed for. negotiation invited. and terms of peace
proposed on our side Such at least pronounced
to be the instructions sent oet.'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

A CooI PkocEEDiNG.-On Monday evening. at about
5 o'clock, carriage was driven 10 the door of Mr.
IngersoIl, at Milford. Connecticut, gentleman al
lighted took from the carriage bundle and handbook
and deposited them in the courtyard before the house,
he then re-entered the carriage and rode away. The
bundle was examined aud found To contain .ule
responsibility about five months old, wrapped in
blanket the handbook flied with clothing for the
child. which was taken in charge by Mr.. Ingersoll's
family. No discovery has been made of the child
dropper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28
Volume VIIs;:::;;;;;::;;;Number Is.
The antrigucs ofEuropc.

III las ever been n wise precauiIOn un the part of
our eminent 10 avoid minglIug in the nirigues of
Europe and while doing so, it has very properly set
The republican seal against foreign utrgues upon this
continent. Towards republic, there is no ques-
ton, the powers of the old world entertain
seepess hostility, and for sufficient reasonable re-
public of America has afflicted the thrones of Europe
with instability. The breadth Of has much aid
ed to avoid their insUlent niermedlng but should
ever be watchful that they do not plant among the
pubcs of the south nest for intrigue in our closer
neigborhood Already Great Britain has colony
in the south portion of this continent the Gulf of
Mexico. where she occupies some hundreds of miles
of coast. Bze, the principal town belonging to this
colony, is peopled by English and Mulattoes, under
the administration of an English Governor This
strip along The Bay If Honduras gives them control
the inhabitants of the Interior which we have rea-
to believe has already been exercised in hostility
10 the United States. THIS starving bnly, Great
Britain Is forever medng the affairs of other ma
tons, and appears consider il especial duty to
hold check rein on Jonathan. Republicanism can
show its trout Europe, that this government is
prompt to lend aid council to strange it when
therefore, it is such hydra, forever threatening
home, its existence here. most assuredly is viewed
with hatred aud opposition which ever awaits to
destroy, if the opportunity should offer and time and
means will be freely expended to compass the OBJ
jert.
England is not alone in this desire The hoary ~
of France. Louis Philippe looks with dread up
on the growing strength of our republic, and the pow
exercised by its Institutions over his own people
In vain he strangles the freedom of press homes
and inirgues Abroad republican, principles shine
through the eyes of his subjects mutiered in their
songs and freely discussed in their clubs; and not
outstanding The towers of his new fertilization rown
upon Paris with seeming power to destroy the OBJ
ect Of his dread yet, In the teening mass below the
spirit of freedom walks boldly abroad disseminating
among his subjects that spirit of liberty which y
rany will ever quench Iii Frenchmen. Louis Philip
pes journal says "He has Interests ON this continent
protect principles to defend, precious interest
maintain" BY which he means that the present war
with Mexico has baied the intrgues' of his govern
ment the south of this continent, and the estab-
lishment of monarchy has been retarded IN vain
these desperate ganesiers for thrones seek to strength
their position by plotting against the United States
this great country has within herself which
defy Europe-nay she has the eans to force it INTO
respect for its porer, if not its institutions hos
tile attitude against US, by these allied foes may, in
the end too, fire the magazine of repubicanism sun-
bering in their domnions.--St. Louis Rereiae.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

OHIo.-Jonathan d. Morris, of Cermont has been
elected member Of Congress, 10 ill the vacancy
casioned by the death Of Gen. Hamer. MIR. Morris
had no opposition, except the liberty candidate.
PExNsYLvANrG-The Pittsburgh Post has tee-
graphic despatch rum Harrisburgh stating that the
majority Of Governor Skunk will reach, if not exceed
$4,000 votes
GEoRefA.-The political complexion of the Legis-
aiure Of this State, which has the election of two
United States Senator'S, is still in doubt. The ". York
journal Of Commerce, which is very accurate in sucl
Matters after summing up the returns, far as re-
ceived. says should the remaining members come
in as before, the Senate will be tie, and the House
democratic by three majority
IowA.-Mr. Baker, member of the Legislature
from Lee county. Iowa. has resigned. His place vii
be Immediately filed by democrat thus securing tn.
election Of two United States Senators.
0--The election in Michigan is held on Monday
the lst Of November. A Governor is to be elected
and member of Congress from the I'd district. ]
NJ Edwards is the wing candidate for Governor, ant
Epaphradtus Ransom the democratic.
CoxGREss-The journal of Commerce says Their
have been elected to the U. S. House of Representa-
tves. 116 whigs including the Philadelphia Native
and IO2 democrats. Ten members to be heard from
viz. in Louisiana. A in Mississippi. in Ohio and
in Michigan Should these be politically the a
in the last Congress- the full House would sIand,-
wings III, democrats Ill. Wing MAORI v g. Their
are two or three members on each side, who no
exactly to be relied on for party purposes.
Twelve States have elected majority Of wings
twelve also have elected majority Of democrats; an
three are tied. Louisiana and Mississippi, (the tw
remaining Siates,) will probably elect majority
dernocrafs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

SALE OF SuAKsPEAREs BoUsE.-Ths important
national eventilfe sale ofthe ustrous Shakspeares
Houses took place at the city auction nurEet on the
10TH The affair excited much public anxiety, and
drew together very large number of persons; in
fact the spacious sale room, was not able TO accom-
modate more than half of those DESTROYS Of being
present. Ii was bid off by the Slratford and London
Shakespeare committees organized for the purchase
Of the house, for the sum of f,U00, amidst immense
cheering. which clearly exhibited the qualification
which those present felt at the circumstance of this
most interesting national monument having been
secured for the nation by the commsttees Several
interesting Shakspearean relics were put up and sold
at sums varying from Jf75 to los.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

AWFUL Our lille friend at Columbus, who
could nj any body any thing but crusiy land
lords when he here at the railroad celebration,
has got into awful way about poor selves. The
way he Furnishes us is he has chewed dicton-
airy leaves and thrown them at US We may recover
But our ueighbor of the Journal; why, he must be
running yet, crying hot r0ter, according to the ac-
count! " hata long tail our cat has got.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-28

A TARIFF FOR REvENUE.-The tariff of 1876 in
the first nine months of its operations ending 3lsi
uit, has yielded nett revenue of S22 96l 1873 2o
being S3.176,0l5 81 more than was afforded during
the corresponding months of 1886, by file tariff Of
1912. When the new tariff was adopted, the cry of
the proectionsts was, that it would diminish the
vinue instead of increasing it.-Jom. Of Commerce.