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Indiana State sentinel., 1847-12-16

Night before last a well known guerrlila captain,
named Tomas Menoscal, was arrested by Col. Wyn-
koop in house in the city. He was conveyed TO the
guard house. and whilst irons were being prepared
for him, he by means procured a razor and cut
his throat
We have heard that Capt. Nunez, the guerrilla Of
ficer sent down under Col. Harney the castle of
San Juan de UIloa, made his escape at Plan del Rio
rumor has reached here this morning from Quere-
that the Mexican Congress- in session, (hav-
ing assembled quorum) have shown themselves de-
cidedy favor of peace, but that the governors OF
departments opposed 10 It, This Is believed here.
COL Hughes is 10 be left in command at Janpa
The troops in camp suffering from
chlls and evers, caused by the coo nights and very
heavy dews.
MEXICAN Political SPEcULATIoNs.-Our readers
will naturally feel interest in the political gossip
at Oueretaro In the Noticioso we find letter from
that city dated the ID November. After detailing the
organization of congress- seventy-two deputies being
present, the letter proceeds follows:
.,The canddature Of Gen. Almonte has complete
ly fallen through. Since the understanding was en-
tered into between the Saniansias and the Puros-
based upon the compromise that Santa Anna shall not
be subjected to a trial and be rensated in his militia
nv command-the Santanistas deputies will vote for
Cumplldo.
"The Moderadoes have finally determined to vote
for Pena Penn, which has greatly weakened their
party. With this candidate great part of the Mo-
deradoes themselves are greatly dissatisfied, and we
shall have Cumplido President. His policy will be
Observation-Disclosures His election is so certain,
that Reon has offered to bet hundred doubloons to
ten dollars of it,
This letter may be key to the late movements of
Santa Anna in addressing the Mexican Congress and
the President.
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Santa Anna.

1t appears by the latest accounts from
Mexico that this extraordinary parsonage
has fled from his country and left her ar
mics to fight their battles under the auspi
ces of some more fortunate leader. This
report, however, wants confirmation
Whether it be true or not, the command uf
the army has been taken from him: and nt-
tempts have been made to court martial
him for his numerous defeats.
1t is high time the Mexicans had learned
the invincibility of American arms, and
that the same results would have taken
place under the leadership of any Of their
military men. The American soldier
fights for glory the paItry pay he receives
from government is no inducement for him
to peril his life upon the battle field. or un-
dergo the fatigucs and hardships Of the
camp; his motto is ''conqucr or die" Like
his patriot ancestors of the Revolution, he
is willing to fight without pay and in rags,
to uphold the glorics of his country, and
this is the secret OF our victories.
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Give Way for The Steam Car!

We have just learned from gentleman
passing through this place from Newbury,
that the stockholders have decided upon the
route through this District by a majority of
1860 votes. Columbia, Charleston, New
berry, and Anderson voted with us. So
our labor has not been in vain, and the SOL
itudcs of our District before many years,
will resound with the clatter of the steam
car as it dashes on with the speed Of the
wind, over her fertile soil. From the es-
tabIishmcnt Of this road, Abbeville District
may date the commencement Of her pros
perity. The tide Of cmmigration which
has so long been setting towards the West
will be arrested and return in part And
we think we will not be saying too much
when we state that the waste places
around us will become gardens, and the
evidences blossom as the rose."
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Official Dispatches.

Ir is gratifying TO notice in the official
reports of Gen. Scott, that more of the Off
GERS ofthe Palmetto Regiment are mention
cd with distinction, than any other in the ar
my. Among others noted for their bravery
and efficiency, we find the names Of Capt.
!. F. Marshall and Lit. Seileck, also the Ia
mcntcd 1t. J. B. Moragne who fell at the
Garita nobly cheering on his camrades in
arms. The whole Regiment receives the
highest praise from the reports. In the at
TACK upon the Garita, the Regiment Of Ri
flcs was interminglcd with the bayoncts of
the Palmetto Regiment, and placed in the
advance, three rifles and three bayonctts
under each arch. The gate of Belen was
regarded by Gen. Scott, as the most diff
cult position to carry, and only intended
that Gen. Quitman should divert the atten-
ton Of the enemy, at this point, whilst Gen.
Worth attacked the San Cosme gate, bu:
the chivalry of Gen. Quitman's Division
could not be narrowed down to mannuvr-
ing, they stormcd the gate, and first entered
the city, with a shout of victory, which rang
through her streets, and halls, and told her
inhabitants that the star Of Mexican glory
had SET
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through the ankle, (since dcad,) at Gnu
rubusco; Maj. \. II. GLADDEN., severely, IN
the thigh: at the Garita; 1t. James Cantcy,
Adjutant, severely, in the face, at Churu-
busco; Lt.Nv II. Clark: Aci'g. Adj't, Sc
vcrely, in the thigh, at ChepuItepcc; Capt
w. r. DeSaussure, confusion in the thigh,
at Churubusco; Capt. j. d. Blanding,
Commissary, slightly, III the arm; Capt.
II. S. Moflatt, severely, in the leg, at Chu'
rubusco; 1t JOS. Abncy, severely. in the
shoulder, at do. Capt J. Williams, slight
ly, in the breast: at the Garita; 1t. S. Sum
ter, severely, confusion of the thigh, at
ChurubuSco; 1t. r. G. Billings, severely,
in the thigh, at do; It.. J. r. Davis, slight
ly, at the Garta and Churubusco; 1t. J.
N. stcen, slightly at Churubusco, severely
at the Garita, (since dead) 1t. +. w.
Sellcck, severely, in the leg, at the Garita ;
Its. A. b. O'Bannon and G. S. Kirkland,
slightly, at Chcpultepec. "
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The ARMY.

1t is said that orders have been issued, or
will be shortly, directing Gen. Scott to con-
solidate the remnants of the Regiments
which have been much diminished during
the war, and to send home the other Off
GERS to recruit their commands.
We regret to learn this, and were ho-
ping that the Palmettoo Regiment now re-
duced 10 a handful, would be permitted to
return home, both officers and privates. We
trust something will yet be done to relieve
them.
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BATTLE OF ATLIXCO.

My belored Father and Sire, achom reneratc:
Surely your blessing has preserved me
in this conjuncture, for the Americans, by
their valor and discipline, are invincible,
and without exaggeration the attack which
they made appeared to me the day of
Judgement
write to you for the purpose Of inform.
ing you that the army of the United States
of America, yesterday afternoon, had a
bloody engagement with his Exccllency,
the Senior commanding general, Don Joa-
quinn Rea, who was at the head of 1000
infantry, we'll drilled, well equipped and
paid, with all his valiant GU :rrilleros. But
having found i. impossible to maintain his
position, notwithstanding the profound mill
sary knowledge possessed by this ancient
soldier of Nopeleon and veteran of indepen-
dence, he abandoned it with precipitation
and retired to the city of A.lixco. And
the American army pursuing met resistance
In the lmpregnable mountain Of San Migu-
ei, which however was carried by American
yalor, notwithstanding it was covered with
two thousand more troops and one cannon.
In this action we had much need of the val.
liant National Guards of fHuachinaugo, who
the day before yesterday were, commanded
by tho Governor to retire, and who slept at
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Correspondence of the Ne,o Orleans Della.
VERA CRUZ, NOV. S, lS47.

The remains Of the lamen,ed Captain
Walker and his faithful servant David, are
now i'll the Castle of Pero,c having been
brought from HuamantIa, by order of Col.
Wynkoop. They will be forwarded to the
United States by large train which is
shortly expected from Mexico.
OF Santa Anna and his whereabouts
nothing more is known except that he is
prisoner by his own people, and will have
to undergo the ordeal of trial. One
thing is ccrtain-he will not wage another
fight with our troops. There are various
rumors of speedy peace, but in them
place but little confidence Everything
was quiet al PebIa at last accounts. The
two La Vegas still remain at Perote, on
their parole Of honor.
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Tie Palmetto Regiment.

Upon the first page ofthis weeks paper,
will be found an interesting letter from a
member Of the Company raised in this Dis
trict for the Mexican War. We regret to
learn from this letter the death of another
OF our brave sons-a more gallant spiri, has
not fallen in the cnemy's land-Lieutenant
Benton w. Stewart. When his country
called for volunteers, he was among the
first to respond to that cal, and nobly ex-
changing the rank Of Major for that of a
private, sacrificing wealth and the af1ec-
tions Of friends, rallied under the Palmetto
banner. Though not permitted to die
amidst the clash of arms and the roar of
cannon, his memory will nevertheless be
cherished by his country. 1t appears that
he died after the battles around the citv or
Mexico, we presume Of some disease Incl
dent to that climate, after having passed
unharmed through the conflict.
From this letter it will be seen also. that
three of our Company were in the Forzorn
Hope, or storming Party, at Chepultepcck.
Richard Watson, Norwood and Patrick :;
Watson received three wounds and Patrick
was killed, willis, Norwood escaped unhurt
BY another letter from DR.. McLaren.
who has charge of the General Hospital at
Perote, and addressed to his brother in this
place. we have the following list giving the
location of the wounds in the Palmetto Re.
giment, which we believe has not been
published before -
'Killed.-Col. p. M. Butler, shot through
the head; Lieut.. w. r. Williams, do.
Lieut. J. R. Clark, do. Lieut.. D. L. Ad.
ans, shot through the abdomen; all in the
battle OF Churubusco. Lieut.. J. w. Can.
tey, shot through the abdomen, at chepul-
tepeck Lieut.. j. B. Moragne, shot through
the breast, the Garita. -, g.
Wounded.-Lt. Col. Dickinson, shot
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Expectation of Specie.

IT is said that the Caledonia carried out
in her last voyage, upwards of SG5O,0O0 in
specie. Amounts larger Or smaller, are 60
ing out in almost every vessel that leaves
for England, which will serve TO relieve the
pressure in the money market, but we fear
at the expanse Of our own.
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Cholula, and marched out ut one o'clock in
the morning, on their march, with much
apprehension.
The American Army having possessed
thcmsclvc of this hill, in which they cncoun-
tered the most admirable firnncss of the
patriotic NlcXcans, who retired to the cen
trc Of the city and discharged much mu,krt-
~ from the houses and churches, which
served for strong walls of defence These
were attacked by fire, Tor the artillery was
directed with great force against the plaza,
into which they threw about - shot AMI
sht Ils. This superiority of arms compelled
the Mexican> to ask a truce, which resulted
in Il capi,ulation, which was commenced
ut clock, at which hour | have the sa.
tisIaction to take up my pen to write you.
know not the loss which the American
army has suffered, but am just assured that
it has been very small, whilst we have had
2l9 Mcxicans killed: 800 more wounded,
and several gucriIlcros taken prisoners, Of
those who call themselves the "poisoned
lanccrs."
omitted to mention to you, that the Sc
nor General Rca has departed with his
most confidential adjutants, for the South,
and Oh yesterday morning His Exccllcncy,
the Governor, took flight, attended with the
most loyal employers. tle intends to eSta
blish himself at .Jalapa, Il place very snta-
ble to oppose the enemy with that valor
which he has always exhibited and will
continue 10 exhibit.
The Scnor Deputy, in consequence of
his accelerated flight to Ma,amoras, has
omitted TO pay me the draft, but have had
it protested, and in consequence thereof,
you will take from the trunk the silver
plate, which | consider ought to be sold to
pay the expenses ofyour Journey. Starting
from your city you will await me at Tepca-
ca, for which place start this moment
When see you | will give you the par
ticulars, and now, business aside, request
you to avail yourself of the humble respect
with which you are venerted by your affcc-
tionate SON. JOSE EDUARD HERNANDEZ.
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Volunteers for Mexico.

TEN recruits left Cheraw few days
since to reinforce the Palmetto Regiment
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REL1cioUs sNEwspArERs.-But tthirtv.four
years have elapsed since thea6rst religious
newspaper was started in the United States.
Now there are upwards Of one hundred of
this character, published by the differe Mt
Christian denominations, many Of which
have wide circulation. $50.
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From the ". 0. Com. Times, lIth inst.

LATE AND IMPORTANT.
Reported Escape Of Santa Anmn fran Tan,
pico.-Suspicious Looking Steamer, 8.c.
. S'c.
BY tho arrival here, at Il late hour last
night, OF the steamer james l. Day. Capt
Wood, from Vera Cruz the 5th inst, we
have received late and important intclli-
gcnce from the seat of war.
ESCAPE OF SANTA ANNA.-Our attentive
correspondent o. Il. S., in letter despatch
ed to US few minutes before the james L.
Day got under way, informs us that news
had just reached Vera Cruz, from Tampico.
announcing the astounding fact of the Elm.
barkatlon OF Santa Anna at the latter port
OH board the British steamer, the Fourth.
and that he had thus escaped out of Mcxi-
CO.
1t appears that Col. Gates, the Governor
of Tamp'co, had previouIy received ntelli-
gence that Santa Anna was in the negilbor-
hood, and lie Immediately ordered out scouts
10 collect all possible information thereon,
issuing, atthe same time, the s,rlctcst inunc-
tlons TO the officers in command Of the u.
S. schooner lying there, to prevent any YES
sci, of whatsoever description they might be
from crossing the bar, without first under
going the s,rictest search. We learn, how
ever. that before the command ofthe Cover
nor reached the U. States schooner, small
craft, "a schooner) which waits on the Brit
ish steamers, convey the mails, bullion,
quicksilver, &C.: &c, on board had gone
out, and communicated with the British
steamer. II is now ascertained, as we find
it stated, that the ex-President, with his usu-
al luck and foresight, where his personal
safety is concerned, got off on this little yes
sell; so that all the means of Col Gates to
capture him, or otherwise Illustrate his plan.
for quitting the country, were useless.
We feel bound, however, in giving this
intelligence, 10 state that it is not generally
believed at Vera Cruz whilst, however,
hig IN functionarics at Tampico did not seem
to,doubt it.
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From the Edeefeld Advertiser

- From The Edgs6eM Advertiser
We have been permitted to make the
following extracts from letter written by
Captain p. S. Brooks, of the 900 Boys,i'
to his father at this place. .l..
VERA CRUZ: October 10, ls47
My Dear -: have only time to tell
you that to day struck vain of good luck.
The Colonel in command of the 18th Reei.
ment called on me and rendered a command
of 70 men, which of course gladly accept
ed. We 60 on to the great city tomorrow.
Colonel Hays, of Texas, (the gallant Jack
Hays,) also called and complimentcd me
with one Of his Texas Revolvers. My con-
necton with the Georgia Infantry now ter
inmates, as n full command is preferable to
an Anjutancy, which Captain Nelson (,he
officer in command of the Georgians) offe-
red me. Captain N. is fine looking, and
most thorough gentlemen. .
The common impression here is, that the
war will not terminate in five years. The
detachment with which go up will consist
of the l3th-of Colonel Hays's Regiment,
and cavalry force Of abou, $50 Dragons.
Colonel Withers will forever claim nv
warmest gratitude for the appointment he
has terdered me-. Hays says he will have
lin his lahguage) Texas fight between
Jalapa and Perotc. Is 1T not charming,
that should have an, opportunity of acting
in consert with the Texan Rangers, and the
glorious Colonel Jack Hays2 Hays weighs
l3O, is very handsome, modest as a girl,
but as brave as Carollniar. When he
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-11-24

A Young lady. Miss More is exciting
some attention in N. York, by initiating
the lion..amer in Raymond & Warnings
Menaggerie-.entering the caves and play.
ing with the beast, &c.
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Friction MATciiEs.-1'he fabrication of
chemical allumettes occupies in the envi-
rons of Paris more than ten thousand work
men. A single house employs three hun
dred A single house sends annually to
London friction matches to the value of
100000 francs. 'f'-'' -<' '@.'.'t'
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Property OF MARRIED WoMEN.-The
Senate of Vermont has passed the bill, ls te
8, securing to married woman the sole righ
in their own property, 90,
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The MISSISSIPPI BoY<--In answer to tho
recent call Of the Government Of Mississip
pi for battalion Of Infantry. we notice that
a number of the Marshall Guards" of the
old lst Regiment, who twice met the enc
my in Mexico, have associated together fos
the purpose OF raising Il company for the
wars. Success attend the great MISSISSIPPI
pans.
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THE PosT OFFICE LAw-The deficit in
revenue under the new law, from $sOO,OOO
the first year, is this year reduced to S4O,-
600; and the Postmaster-General, Johnson,
IS so gratifed with The result, the introduc-
tion of a uniform system Of cheap postage
similar to the penny postage in England.
This. is gratifying intelligence not only to
the friends the measure, who have so car.
nestly advocated it in the face Of ofstrenuous
opposition, but to the the whole country, and
fully jnstifies the predictions of the result
made by the friends of the law. 49,,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-31

In these fourteen counties the increase of
population. within the last eighteen months,
has been 35,934, about 30 per cent. In
Grant alone has there been decrease, and
this is attributed 10 errors in the Census OF
1916. Milwaukee, it will be seen leads
the crowd. As thenorthern counties tsome
of which are in have filled up faster than
any other part Of the Territory since the last
Census, il IS fair to assume thatthe aggregate
increase. in the population of the Territory,
since June Ist, 1916, has been % or 30 per
cent This viii give us for our present pop
ulation about 90 ,000.--IH. Sentinel
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-31
SoUTHPoRT, Dec. -, 1877.

Z L. ShoLEs
Dear Sir through the medium Of vour paper
wish to lay before the public some Of the dougs
OF the board OF Supervisors OF Racine county atits
ADJOURNED session Whlch commenced December
3Jth; not that want to justify myself IN the course
pursued but rather to set forth the reasons that
prompted me IN the discharge OF my duties as CHAIR
man OF the board OF Supervisors.
The meeting was organized on the adjourned day
ana business went on harmonousIy unul " cdnes-
day morning, that be ny the time 10 elect our us
tlct Attorney, according 10 resolution recorded at
me annual meeting. The Board OF SUI eNlsors
oa!loted for District Attornev-thc Clerk counted
Inc votes, and declared that OrSon ). Head had
aJorily OF al The votes cast lie then was declared
u'ly eiec'ed 10y The board i"r one year. On Thurs
"a! mere was DHt presented 10 the board by one
o. 'Ae propIe'ors o. me Advocate odce Tor adVef-
using iAe unfedcemed lands sold IN April, 1910,
pe''S ~ I"'s ana grouping tlce columns OF the
P"Pe-' Ht c'i'7 70 was cue sni'lH@ per 'o'' "no.e
amount 3'o ~ {. ihe he'noeiH ecr"''nIed the
Ot,' 'Ii" ,'!'uSul II was an fAh"'oil"I charge ana
"''o" 81 MN 9oU, ana IHc county oIotI Was o'a"h
oCcoIuIISly ana SiSheu. men TWO OF Tue members
vi belCt" ana VII auoock Ie't Tor nome On
II"'! AFTERNOON me non. VI. NJ. strong came III
I'''o eau ne "di"eu |" "lthuIaW lHe pi presenter
~ 'e -huNoo"e once. luccIutu th"l II tuU'I IloI
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-31

II The Madison Argus has contracted to do all
the incidental printing Of the Convention tor ONE
CENT This has excited considerable remark among
our contemporaries of the press, who seem to view
it in variety Of lights. The Racine Advocate, in
speaking OF this matter, says
THAT remuneration will be sought from
The Legislature, or by some other means,
we have not doubt; that il Will be allowed
at some time, we firmly believe. Indeed,
a contract of the kind would not be legally
binding between man and man, nor IS it be-
tween man and any body of men. The
whole thing was humbug.'
This II seems 70 Us is altogether the most singu-
lar view Of the subject which could be taken 10 say
nothing Of its unsouuducss. The Convention made
proposition to have the printing done by the low
est bidder which was right and proper and their
duty The proprctors Of the Argus agreed to do
1t Tor one rent. Now. il these pEoprieiors be in
sound mind and know their own business, which
we believe is not disputed wherein can this contract
Sc either Illegal, iislsound or in any wise Invalid
The proposal was made fairly by the Convention.
Ne haze 30 reason 10 presume that !. was not en-
tered INTO fairly by the contractors; and Il any le-
slature hereafter p.c-usaez daTes 10 violate the
contract bv welding &c aHv demand e. extra lar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-31

Erfra Jlllicim O0fhS-Russel s. Fur
ncy, of Chicopee Falls, has been held to
answer in in the sum of $500 at the Com
mon pleas Court, on the charge OF admins
tering an unauthorized oath III an mycs:iga-
lion before the Tent of Rechabitcs in that
village. The statute Of Massachusetts pro-
yjde> = penalty of not more than $500 nor
less than ~. for administering or taking an
ytth moi required OF authorized by Law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-31

they will deserve and we doubt not receive the un
qualified condemnation of their constituents 1t is
due to the dignity of the convention and to the ia
ture interests of tbs territory state, that it be
shown that this is no chIIds play or trick and we
will not believe that any Legislature will so far for
get its duty as to interfere in any with this
contract