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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
To the PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 9, Is

WASHINGTON CITY, March g. 1877.
SIR Il have given your letter of the 9th instant,
the consideration which its importance demands. In
rendering to you the appointment of Major General
in the army | earnestly desired that the country
should have the advantage of your conceded ability
and military knowledge, your intimate acquaintance
with the Mexican character, and your familiarity
with their language and political condition.
Immediately after your nomination Major Gene
raj had been unanimously confirmed by the Senate,
carefully examined the question, whether possessed
the power to designate you-a junior Major General
to the chief command of the army in the field. The
result of this examination is, constrained to say,
settled conviction my mind, that such power has
not been conferred upon me by the existing laws.
am fully sensible of the exalted patriotism which
could alone have induced you to make the personal
sacrifices to which you would be subjected in assum-
ing even the chief command of the army in Mexico
and duly appreciate the you have assigned,
and which may, fear, prevent you from accepting
your appointment as Major General. If, on further
reflection, such should be your decision, shall learn
it with deep regret
l am, sir, with high consideration,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES X. POLK.
To Maj. Gen. THOMAS H. BENTON,
Washington City.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

GIVE find the following card in the Washington
Union OF March t. Westcott is the Senator who
denounced the Administration, including the two
Houses Of Congress, altogether infamous and cor
ruPt II would appear by this card, that he is safer
in making general than personal charges of that
kind:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

-.6tfFxat does it mean s'1s. question of the
turadf eatiOn to an article Of ours: We do not
thilA fZaSf* &estoAttempt to eplighten the Jour-
nails d1h So But for the sakeof its readers we ad-
t.se46etdfsc to cog che matter. alluded to. We
~ fEssss1eu wiz be route enough to compre-
bend IT, -. -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
To the Hon. Dir. WICK, Of the House Of Reps.


WASHINGTON CRY, March 6, Is47
SIR Without waiting for the formality of being
presented with the commission of Major General In
the army of the United States 1 think it right to
inform you at once that my acceptance, or REFUSAL of
that high appointment will depend entirely upon
public and national considerations, of which you
yourself, will be the judge Personally, can have
no wish for this Office; but if you believe that can
be of service to the country, willing forego
all private OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES myself from my
family, under painful circumstances; resign my place
In the Senate, which Is so dear to me-and proceed
Immediately to the theatre Of war. My only stipula-
ton would be for the powers which deem necessary
to success and these would be both military and
diplomatic-the command of the army, and authority
to sign preliminaries of peace, based upon terms
previously approved by you.
beg you TO believe, sir, that nothing selfish, or
personal, dictates this proposed stipulation. There
is no such thing in 1t. II proceeds from a thorough
convection that, with subordinate command, could
DO no good IN the army on the contrary, that my
presence there would be improper and mischievous
Tor am kIown, from my public speeches, TO dsap-
prove OF the plans, both of the late, and of the
present comander-(the defensive policy of one, and
the San Juan of Ulloa attack of the oher-and this
berg known, my presence would operate as an
implied censure of the two Generals, and might make
me, In spite of myself the nucleus of discomfort and
INSTRUMENTATION. The command of the army, there
:ore Is the only military position which could hold
in it.
Authority to conclude peace, or at least to sign
the preliminares of peace, deem highly essential to
success, as it would enable the Commander-in-Chef
to take instant advantage of all pass events, mill
tary political, TO close the
Furnished with these powers, am willing TO make
the sacrifices and incur the responsibilities of this
high command: but l leave it to you, sir, for your
free and final decision; considering it as a national
question, and a new one, which there is
mtment, either side, in any thing that has passed
Whatever may be the decision, my thanks and
gratitude will not be the less you for your unsoli-
cited nomination of me to this high appointment,
to the Senate for its instant and unanimous conrma-
ton of it, to the House of Representatives for its
three times virtual election of to be the Comman-
der-in-Chief of the army in Mexico.
Respectfully, sir, your friend and felow-ctizen,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
T. L.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

APFOINTMEyIs1-zAmOngt the appointments made by
the President and eoufs5ed by the Senate, prsf' to
tbe late adjournmsnt eve ponee' the following, of
persons baking from Isdmna
Isaac D. G. Nelson, receiver of public moneys for
The district of lands suhsc to sale at Fort Wayne,
Indiana.
Ralph G. Norvell, .of Indiana, to be major Of in
fantry.
James D, Talbot, of Indiana, now captain, TO
be an additional major Of infantry.
George BerF, II indiana, to be surgeon.
Joseph p fPH9 u Indiana, to be captain of in
''1 Tsnusl FSaSsissss, to be captain Of D.,-
goOns. -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

A Democrssy <eestjQg, Amos Kendall presiding,
was held in WaSfhx8h on the 18th ult Resolutions
were passed in <vor1 81 prosecuting the war with
yigor and dsprecatiAg the course of the u s. Senate
towards the sdn& qf.te Washington Union. Large
meetings ksyA 6sC beenSelS New York, Philadel.
phia. RaiHFere, and other places east, at which
sPEps fesolntions adopted in favor of rigor-
Gus E6fecution of the war: -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

WASHINGTON, TUESDAY EVENING, March 9, IS47.
SIR Your letter of this days date is just receiv-
ed and seeing no reason for further reflection, and
wishing avoid all delay in offering the army, have
written note to the Adjutant General, to be delivered
at his office in the morning, declining to accept the
appointment of Major General in the army, kindly
offered to me by you, and SO honorably confirmed by
the Senate.
/ have the honor TO be, sir, with great respect,
:. Your friend and fecw-ciizen,
f.: THOMAS II. BENTON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
A Card.

Mr. Westcott, senator from Florida, has, during
the debate on the expulsion of Mr. Ritche denounced
an article written by me for the Richmond Enqu-
rerJ over the signature of "Questor," as false and
lIbellous. He has, when called upon in a becoming
tone by me, evaded all explanation or satisfaction /
have been here since the adjournment of Congress for
the purpose of exacting it. After dlgent search
tor several days, have not been able to see him.
Whether he himself for the purpose of avoid
ing me, or for osher cause, is matter which shall
leaf to the speculation of the CURIOUS. | cannot af
ford to waste any more time this idle search for
ma who, but for the official position which he so un-
acee1nably occupies, would certainly never receive
notice dzmy hands lean only pursue the mild
er course Of BAding This Mr. Wescott up before the
world as caatoR calumniator, whose conduct has
rendered him SO entirely contemplate, that even his
official station cannot hereafereQit himpr anything
from him, to notice by ne. Jas. BARBOUR.
Gadsby's Hotel, Saturday evenlngs;
n. B. l shall not leave the cav, untir- Monday
evening.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
To the PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, TUESDAY EVENING, March 9, l547.
SIR Il had the honor to receive your note of the
9th instant, with the commission of Major General
IN the army, and delayed the answer of acceptance,
or non-acceptance, until should receive an answer
frOm the President to a note which | addressed to
him in the morning Of that day. That answer is
now received, and enables answer your note,
and TO say, that the commission is not accepted
Please accept. sir, my thanks for the kind terms of
your note, and for the thousand courteses which you
have extended to me in the course Of our long and
friendly acquaintance
Most truly aud respectfully yours,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
To ADJUTANT GENERAL JONES
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
Published every Thursday
Col. Benton.

BY the letters which we give below. our readers
Will learn, with great regret doubt that Mr. Ben
ton has declined the appointment Of Major General
IN the army. Much as this determination is to be
regretted, II must be admitted that the reasons Which
he gives for it are sufficient. The plan which he
would approve of conducting the war, differs from the
views OF both Scott and Taylor Scott is for
ing the Castle Of San JUAN and every thing else as
he goes, not to leave an enemy in the rear :.
Iaylors notions accord with those of Mr.. Calhoun,
and partake Of the spirit of "masterly inactivity
Benton would probably prefer to march right into the
heart of the country, levyng supplies he proceed
ed, and dictate the terms of peace in the city of Mex
leo. 1t would be useless for him to accept of COM
mand under Scott and Taylor; and Congress failed
to give authority to the President by law to appoint
Mr.. Benton to the chief command as it ought to have
done, there is no other alternative proper for Mr.
Benton than that which he has adopted 1t is lamen-
table that the successful prosecution, and speedy
ending of the war; well as the true interests of the
democratic party and country, have been sacrificed or
endangered for the qualification of aspirants to the
Presidency.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25
WAsH1xeroN CRY. March 10. Is47.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 10, 1S47.
SIR:-Please to receive as mark of my respect,
copy of the following letters, which explain the
under which | decline to accept the
appointment of Major General in the army
Respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
THOMAS III. BENTON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

To the Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Si1eriff,s aale.

DY virtue of writ of Lev Fa. to me di.
ID rected and delivered from the court OF
common Pleas Of Portage county, Ohio, I
shall expose to sale at tpublic vendue at the
court house inthe town of Ravenna
On Monday The, 18th dag cf June neSt, i,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock, A. M. and
4 o'clock, p. M. of said day the following
described lands and tenements, to wit:
.'Situate in the Township Of Rootstown.
County Of Portage, and State of Ohio and
being forty five acres Of land, situate and be-
ing on the north west corner Of lot 40 in
said township and bounded as follows, begin,
ming at the north West corner of said lot
and running thence East on the north line Of
said lot o.the middle line thereof, and run
ming thence south far enough to contain the
aforesaid quantity of land"
Taken on a decree wherein Imry L.. Spen-
Ger was complainant and Andrew Bassetl
(now decd and ais were respondents.
Appraised at S6so,0O
10 JOHN GlLLIS, Sheriff. 4
Sheriff's Office, Portage Co.
| May 18th, 1847. -f.t d. "A
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Sale OF Real Estate.

URSUANT to an Order from the Court
Il OF Common Pleas for the County of
Portage. and State of Ohio, made at the
March Term. A. D. 1877, shall offer a.
Public vendue, at the Franklin Exchange
Hotel lately kept by d. L. Rockwell, ESQ,
in the Township of Franklin on
Friday the fourth day of June nert.
at o'clock, +. M the following described
real estate belonging to the Estate of Geo.
B. DePeyster, deceased, situate in the town.
ship of Franklin, and known as fellows:
"A Tract in number fourteen, being eigh.
teen and thirty hundredths acres of land. in
the north west corner of said lot, bounded
north and west by the lines of said lot, on
the East by the land of John T. Ream, and
on the south by the centre of the Road be
ing the same land conveyed to DePeyster bv
Samuel l.. and Harriet Andrews, Nov. 10
1885," Appraised value $500.
AlEo, "in said Lot number fourteen. The
equal and undivided half Of about forty eiph
acres ofland, bounded on the West and ,Soutl
by the lines of said lot, OH the East by tn,
centre line through said lot, and OF the nortl
by the centre OF the road, subject to tn,
dover right of the widow of Jonas East
wood" Appraised value $288.
The above described lands will be offere
at not less than t,eo thirds the appraised val
ue thereof. The village property belongIp,
to said estate may be purchased at priya.
sale for not less than one half the appraise
| value thereof.
r+. FRANCIS W. TAPPAN,
Administrator.
| Dated at Ravenna, rf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

A SAlLoR's WIFE.--It is the custom of
affectionate seamen, when they 60 long
voyages in government ships, TO leave a
portion of their wages to be drawn by their
wives. The Paymaster here thought a
while ago that certain woman came often
for the domestic share Of her husbands wa
ges, and on examination of the matter,
found that she was the wife Of no less than
five different seamen. Whose wife will
she be when the Ladies' Hospital is estab.
lished? for she had as many husbands as
the woman Of Sycar.-Jour. Of Com.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

THIS WoRLD.-The man, who lives ii
this world and does notify to reform it, ii
almost every respect, must be an awful blu
dish ofskimmed milk.
Yet there is one point of view in which
this world is a most excellent one. II is SC
good in fact that we really do not feel wor
thy TO live in it. 1t is glorious world Ia
act your part weH in. There could not be
a better. We mean by acting your part
well, only doing the bestyou can. We are
sorry we ever despaired of doing that--or
by any other feeling failed to do it.
This world, as place to train spirits in,
is no failure. 1t goes perfectly we'll. 1t
goes infinitely we'll. Whosoever does not
reap the benefit of its well-doing, will have
to blame himself. Whether he be in the
palace or the ditch, it is all one. The man
who, surrounded with poverty and poison,
keeps an honest, upright, hopeful, helpful
heart, has attained glory. He, who cloth
ed with silk, fur and bank checks, has sold
himselfto proaigacy, falsehood and selfish
ness, is miserable.
Don't wait, friends, till this world be-
comes better before you try to be so. The
most glorious chance is now. God Al
mighty, bad as the world is, has not anoth-
or in his boundless dominions where you
would be happier than you can be here,
this minute. He would have to destroy
you and make you over to make you any
happier than you can make yourself now.
Pshaw! if he should, it wold'nt be you but
another man in your place. Do you want
to be annnihilated? If not, 60 to work in
your place and be happy. No matter if
your business is dressing sores in the hos
pital, digging graves, or spinning cotton.
If is only an honest business, do it. Do
it we'll. Cherish the life that is in you for
the sake ofdoing it. Happiness is foun-
tain that is inside of you. You may look
outside eternally and you will not find it
Forgive our being so prosy Chronotype.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
SlseriF,s gaIe..

Try virtue Of writ'of Lev, ia, 10 me direct.
~ ~ ed and delivered from,the Court Of Gem
mon Pleas Of Portage county, Ohio, / shall
expose to sale at public vendue al the Court
house in the town of lsayenna sRs3 5'Rle
,saOh Monddy The l7th day ot June hest, ai1a
between the hours ften O'clock, 4. M. and
four O'Clock, =. M. of said day the following
described lands and tenements to- wit:
wl "a certain piece Of land in The town ofsAt.
Kater,State Of Ohio,Whch the said Mlndwell
Nix purchased Of Joshua Atwater of WAS
lifigford, Connecticut, containing two acreb
and q baltimore less, and whfchia BOUNDED
South on highway aud uRon all other sides
by land fate the property Of eshelfs IN Treds
erick Monson.v M q Z z NJ s}s.-
Taken on q decree wherein Russell Mer-
rick was Complainant and Mindwell Mix was
Respondent. s at ,ss #
Appraised at @I00,0o. ssS is5
JOHN sGILLIS Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, Portage Co., ys1s y
May 9th, l647.e ,sssa
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
For the Portage SentineL
the AurOral Carol.

Twas bright May morn. Each flower
Fresh>hued by the vernal shower, .
That, like heavenly mamma Ger 1t fell
The last eve, burst Its crimson shell
At morn's first dawn, and IN softest lay :.
Breathed sweet fragrance to the SUMS bright
Its grateful song. The birds. too, Gang
Matln carols, and forests rang
With warbling notes--their songs OF praise
Nature echoed, where'er the blaze
OF morn reflected. The streamlet play'd'
Sparkling IN light, as on it strayed
Through green>clad meads-i,s merry voics
Sang roundelays in gurgling noise,
On pebbly beds. The breeze in glee
Came bounding by, through forest tree
And fowery plant-the blushing rose
Itsoftly famed, and patting its foes
With downy hand, evinced mirth
AT ev'ry step, displayed no dearth
Ofgalantry. The tripping maid,
As the sunbeam caught each golden braid:
While with light step she skins the plain,
In silv'ry voice to the chorussing strain,
Chimed her joyful air--in misty spray
Scatter'd the dew that sparkling lay
On the the ffowrets, which decked it's way
Wheree'r she sped. The farmers boy
Hallooed, in wild notes, his ruder JOY,
And distant woods caught up the sound
Sent it back, till echoing around
Twas lost in murmurs. .. '.E.
Nature all -.a-
Joined IN concert, made earth's wide hall
In harmony swell, till its vast dome,
With symphonic strain, proclaimed man
home
A paradise, and its only need.
"Unison in nature," for it's creed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Copper, Tin and Sheet Ironware
M A nj UFA fT0RY,

vt Franelin Mizzs, Porlage CoNnly, Ost0. !.
TTlIIE subscr riber would take this method
( Il to inform the citizens Of Portage and the
adjoining counties that he has purchased the
entire interest of the above business and shall
manufacture and sell all kinds of ware in
cluded in the above business as cheap as any
other establishment in the western country
All kinds of Job Work done on the shortest
notice and most reasonable terms. Calland
| will do your Jobs up nea: and cheap
With feeling of sincere thankfulness forpa
patronage. r. BRADLEY.
Franklin Mills, April 20, 1s46. Aft.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Notice.

'NHE subscriber having rented the Tame.
n ry of ]. GILIIs, in Ravenna, takes this
opportunity to solicit of the old customers
OF the establishment and the public generally
a continuance Of their patronage, and pledg.
es himself TO use every exertion 10 sustain
the reputation Of the Leather manufactured
in this Tannery. EDWIN fiULL.
S4s ~ 'N n. -T-Il IS - ~ y, N - a.
T. S.-From my knowledge Of Mi. HULL's
character as . workman, having learned biz
rade with me, ! can cheerfully ecommend
him to my old friends aud customers as
young man who can. and will try 70 give gen.
eral satisfaction to those who may patronize
hint, y ss JoHN GILLIs.
Jahuay i,is4T iye4s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

ID DAD. NOTICE Notice is hereby Civ.
HI en-, that petition will be presented TO
the Board Of Commissioners Of Portage
county, at their next session, praying for a
re-survey of the road running from the N ortl
East corner of Samuel B. Spelman's land,
in the center ofthe east and West center
road in Rootstown, and running in straigh,
line to inter sect the center Of the east and
west State road running from Palmyra. at
its junction with the road running from Deer.
field to Ravenna at its true angle.i
April 90, 1877. @ 4wi00.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
z q v e n n Q III o use.
Dated at Ravenna,2
May s, 1847. {

THE subscriber has taken the tavern
l. stand, formerly occupied by JAMES Fl.
STooPs, situated on the south east corner of
the public square in this village, where he
will at all times be ready to entertain travel.
lers, and those who may favor him with their
custom, in the best style in my power.
will make every exertion to render the ssRa-
venna House" one ofthe best stopping places
in this section Of country. Stabling and all
necessary accommodations we'll provided.
LIVERY SrABLE.--I will also keep or
hand several good horses and buggies to lei
on the most reasonable terms. 1
a HI. EWELL.
Ravenna, FebruarE S.I847. SO.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

o. There is native grape vine near
Burlington. N. j., which is said to be six
feet one inch in circumference, at the
ground; and three feet in girth at the
height of ten feet from the earth. 1t is still
healthy, and its branches cover four large
trees. 4.....
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
SheriMs snIe.

Sheri6,S Sale.
DY virtue Of writ OF ri. Fa. to me di-
ID rected and delivered from the court Of
common pleas Of Portage county, Ohio, I
shall expose to sale at public yendue at The
court hcuseln the town ofRavenna, "
On Monday the 7tA day o., t,Juns nsst. s
between the hours of ten o'clock A. M, and
four O'clock, P. NJ, of said day, the following
described lands and tenenents to wit: n
"Situate in No. two of the sixth range
Of townships in the Connecticut Western
Reserve, being the remainder Of lot No. 10
ofthe Sd Division OF allotsments in the
township Of Palmyra which remains after
measuring off one hundred and five acres TO
Stephen & Polly Harriet Edwards, and boun-
ded as follows to wit: 'South by the North
line Of said one hundred and five acres as
aforesaid; East by the East line of said LOT
l6; North by the north line Of said LOT, and
West by the North and South centre high>
way, containing fifty five acres Of land. y
: Taken in Execution as the property or
Reuben Edwards at the suit Of Noble,W,
Merwin &al against Albert Edwards g. al.
Appraised at $4,000. + Se,t r .,3'sa
M .39 Gao JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff,s office, Portage Co.. Ss,,s M"
May 5th, 1887.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
STORAGE, FORWARDING
AND f
@ o m m is sion n B u In 9 9 ..
mt CM2a1DbeEE,S Port.

THE subscribers are prepared to do gem
J. eral Storage, Forwarding and Commlss-
ion Business at this point. We can only say
that any property consigned to our care, will
meet with prompt attention. A liberal share
of business is respectfully solicited,
J. g. E. NJ. WHITTLESEY. =
Cpmpbelps Port. April 9th, l847. ,g
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Latest News from the Army.
ORDERS TO ADVANCE /!

TN B. TYLER & co. have now get
Ls their forces into line and are again
ready for action. There may now be found
stock of Hats and Caps Of the latest fashion,
which they are offering at reduced prices for
ready pay. They are selling good napt hats
from s. so to $500 Black and Drab CassiS
mere hats from $s to $4,which they will war
rant equal at least to any Eastern hats. Per.
sons wishing anything in their line are inyit.
ed to call.
Sept. 1846. 70,f