Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

resuming the march, and being far beyond the white
settlements, they attacked by the Mormons
robbed, and all murdered except the two who bring
the sad intelligence, and who barely escaped with
their lives. Nothing is known OF the fate of those
in advance. Several of the persons murdered were
taking out considerable sums of money, which was
made known to the Mormons by brace of worthless
now under guard at Burlington, who have acted as
runners for the Mo-mons during the past winter
ST. Louis Rereile Day 81.
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REINFoRcEMENTs FOR THE ARMY UNDER MAJOR
GEN, ScoELc-We learn that the measures adopted by
che eseYment to send forward renforcements to
place the twelve months volunteers withdrawn from the
army under the immediate orders of Major General
Scott have been very successful and that, although
the twelve months troops haze left the seat of
weeks before the expiration of their term their
places wiil soon be supplied by other troops. 1t is
calculated that nearly 1000 regulars, old and new
Fegimehts, will soon reinforce the main army ria
Vera Cruz-of which between 2 900 and 3 1000 doubt
less have arrived at Vera Cruz in all April and Mas
n6dszsse residue. large proportion VIII reach that
place, II Is supposed, by the middle of June-URiO.
REINroRcEmENrs FOR GEN. Scorr.-The New Ot,
leans E1ertng Bulletin of the LIST inst. says: Eight
hundred men left here Saturday, for Vera Cruz.-
Considerable numbers had recently preceded them, and
others ready TO embark-l5O0 have gone from
the Rio Grande and have embarked direct from the
Atlantic ports. Altogether estimate that to 5000
men will have reached Vera Cruz by the first of June,
They will, of course, march forward join Gen.
Scott All these troops it will be recoeced, regu-
lars and form part of the ten regiments. We ac-
knowledge that shall feel relieved when hear they
have reached head quarters Gen Scott with mad
equate force, present in the thcky settled por-
ton Of Mexico, aud surrounded with population Of the
very description. Puebla particular has most
unenviabe celebrity regards its inhabitants and any
serious check to our army, would place it in very pre-
carious situation
The reinforcements, however, now on their way will
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tons, if not to advance on the capital
i~'TnE Rio FRfo PAss.-This pass will now become the
great point Of interest," is evident the enemy intend
to make stand there and that shall have another
severe battle. A gentleman who has travelled through
the country and familiar with the pass, describes IL 10
u.s. much formidable than that of Cero Gordo 1t
goes through the mountain with steep ascent, and for
nearly three miles the road with high and rugged Sides
is only sufficient to admit the passage of single wagon
at time There is, Informed, possibility Of
turning 1t, and mode of attack, except by direct
movement, ihEesghhe pass. If this really he so,
should Think that with ordinary science and courage, it
could be readily defended but heard pretty much the
story of CeIro Gordo, and rather think when
the army comes to Rio Frio other plan of attack
will be more practicable, than by marching through
gle gorge of the mountain two to three
miles, under the fire of enemy, on the steep sides OF
the road. The pass is about hiry-sx miles from the
capital and Rio Frio Gold Rver) supplies the city with
fwater
Col. DoNIPHAN.-The last news from Mexico
shows that COL phan with his little Spartan band
of Alssourlans, far from having been worsted as
reported has travelled safely through the whole ex-
tent of New Mexico, from Santa Fe to Parras and is
now probably with Taylor. His march with only a
few over 800 men. through many hundred miles OIL
hostile country, thickly populated, unexampled
for its daring and He deserves well of his
country, and should be general at least.
sAHzTARY Recommendations Hughes, of the
Photographed Engineers has been appointed to the
Il of hat
Colonel, instead of COL Jones. Capt Hughes is the
son-in-law of Gov. Marcy, and respected officer
He has rendered good service in the war.
| PRoMoTISG RANK AND FILE.-The government
it appears last doing justice brave men in the
rank aud file Of the army who have displayed exaord
nary gaIlantry. A commission Lieutenant in the 9Th
Infantry has been despatched Sergeant Henry and
commission Lieutenant in the Cd Dragons Sergeant
Major Free late OF that regiment, who has also fought
and served his way up rank. No doubt fifty of such
commissions deserved and when deserved II is the
duty of republican government to bestow them.-Pa
Ledger
GUNs.-Thrty-on pieces of cannon, captured from
the Mexcans mostly very heavy have arrived at Nor
folk IN the IT, s. ship ST Marys Thirteen Of them are
brass. Eight named the Better, the Robust Spirited
the Baiazei, the Menelaus the GROWER, the Gay, and
the Mars-were taken from the Castle Of San Juan de
Uoa; the remainder from Avarado, with the exception
of two 30 FOUNDER caTanadas, FOUNDER chamber
ed gun of 81 cwt and 6pounder carronade former
ly Of the Truxan, which were taken from Tuxpan.
! SUNDAY.-"The battle of Palo Alto was fought on
Sunday, the 9Th day Of May" ~
ssThe American army arrived and took position in
front of Monterey oneSunday, the Goth day of Sep
tember-he battle commenced the next morning.
.The battle of Del Nor,e, New Mexico, was fought
on Sunday, the 9th of January.
"Tbe battle of Buena Vista commenced on Sunday
the 21st of February
1.-The surrender Of the city Ind castle of Vera Cruz
was made TO Gen. Scott on Sunday, the 9th day Of
February"
s.The battle of Sacramento, chihuahua, fought
on Sunday. the 2Sth day of March,"
"The battle of Cerro Gordo commenced on Sunday
the 18th day of April
/ The Texas PoIsoSISG CAsE-Doctor A. c. benson
ays Galveston News of the lsD directly from Chero
kee county, the vicinity OF Shelby, where the
dreadful of poisoning happened informs that the
wedding party probably poisoned by accident, the
proprietor Of the house having given arsenic place Of
saIeratus make the cakes pastry, &C. DIR. James III
Starr Of Nacogdoches, sent for, who has written