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Porthcr nstnIiu of lhe Rattle.

The "Amercan Eagle" published at Vera
Cruz, issued an extra on the Goth ut, from which
we extract copiousy, though there are many re-
petitions in it
The positions occupied by the enemy
were as strong as nature, combined with
art, could make them, and could you but
see them whilst reading these lines, lou
would wonder al ,heir surrender. The
Cerro Gordo, the most promlnen, Of the
delences, commands the Jalspa road for
two or three miles, and heavy battery
here, in The hands of skilful men, would
keep an army in check for many day,
if not entirely prevent its passage. The
importance Of ihls point was soon made
apparcn, to all. and last night, about IL
o'clock, piece Of cannon was hauled up
neighboring eminence. which, alter
sending sundry shot upon the enemy,
was found of little avail and in the NOR
ming the Cerro Gordo was siormed and
carried-no,. however, before the com.
mander.i n.chef of The Mexicans had Sc
cured himself a safe retreat, by falling
back, with his body-guard, several miles
upon the Jalapa road.
IN the meantime, the other defences
were being s,ormed by our troops. Three
forts, situated nearer 10 our camp, and
upon three heiglns adjaeen. to each 9TH
er-each commanding the o'hers-were
the objects Of attack and the carrying OF
them was the task Of The Volunteers
The centre one Of these forts runs further
in than the others, and this being the ob.
jec. Of storm, the advance OF the slormers
had 10 undergo the FIRE Of the right and
left, and me cen,re--lhe latter OF which
pruden,ly withheld i.s fire until our men
had advanced within forty yards OF The
guns, aud ,hen the dogs Of war were lei
loose with such fury, that our men were
driven from their position with grea,
slaugh,er--the I'd Tennesscans, who
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We understand tina, tho company partly or
gained in this place for the Santa Fe service.
has been accepted by the Governor, and tina,
prompt measures are in progress for its immedi-
ale departure. The roll is not ye, full bu, i, is
thought that in a few days it will be complete.
Tomorrow, we understand, meeting will b.
held. and should any young men in the county
pleasant summer excursion, an opportunity may
be had for several doys yet TO come.
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Lake Coo'6inRtion.-1his is q question OF
great interest, and we hear i, asked every day.
twill there be combination Of steamboat inter.
eas this senson 7"
The Buffalo Courier says tina, i, is informed
BY those who know. that il 10 slmos, certain thu,
there will be no Steamboat, Association organized
this season, oil negotiations for this purpose hav
ing been met, thus far, with insurmountable OBJ
sisclcs. The rapid augmentation Of boats, and
The great increase ofin,eres,s IN propric,orships
render !, Impossible to ,eeure harmony and con-
Ger. Of action, go tina. il is probable the boat. vii
run upon ".heir own hook" throughout the sea
con.
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ILLINOIS.

1926 From Bristol, by [Ierich J Sugar Grove,
Grouse, BlacAbury, Avon and Line, to Sycamore,
30 nil and back, once week.
Leave Bristol every tuesday, at m, arrive
a, Sycamore next day by 6 pm.
Leaves Sycamore every Monday al s i m, ar.
rive at Bristol mex, day by i an
1898. From Cass, by BARRIERS Corners, Du.
page, at Vermont, to Oswcgo, % miles aud back
onca week.
Leave Csss every Tuesday al 10 a m, arrive
at Oswego same day by 5 IN.
Leave Oswego evory Wednesday a, m, ar.
rive at Cas- same day by SPIN.
1890. From Chicago. by Noyesville, Eldr lge,
Bonaparte, Warrenvle and Snyder's Mills, TO
Aurora, 40 miles aud back, once week.
Leave Chicago every Friday at p m, arrive
at Aurnra nsri day by n
Leave Aurora every Thursday at 8 m, ar.
rive at Chicago next day by IL N.
430s From Josephine TO Ottawa, so nies and
back, once q work.
Leave Josephine every Wednesday al m,
arrive at Ottawa next day by 6pm.
Leave Ottawa every Monday at 6 m, arrive
a, Josephine NEXT day by 6p m.
1909. From La Sale, by Princeton AMI Cam
bridge, to Mier.burgh, ITO niles and back,
once week.
Leave La Sale every Monday, at 6 m, ar
rive a, Millersbuig next Wednesday By Sp IN.
Leave La Sale every Thursday at m, az.
rive at Millersburg next Saturday by pm.
1910. From La Sale. by the county sents OF
Bureau and Henry counties to Rock Island, 80
miles aud back, once week.
Leave La Sale every Tuesday at m, ar.
rive a. Rock Island next day by pm.
Leave Rock Island every Thursday at m
arrive at La Sale mex, day by s m.
Proposals for twice and three times week,
will also be considered.
a2ll' From La Sale, by the s,uth side Of the
Vermlion river, through Lowell, Galloway,
and Moons Point, so miles and back, once h
a week.
Leave la Sale every Tuesday at 6 m, ar.
rive al Pontiac next day by m.
Leave Pontiac every Thursdiy ate m, arrive
a, La Sale rex, day by SPIN.
49l7. From Ottawa, Ivy Norway, IIollerman's
Grove, lfaini II aid Pa'teville,l and Cas-, to
Summit, so miles and back, once week.
Leave Ottawa every Monday a, 3 a IN, arrive
at Summit next day by pm.
Leave Sunni, every Wednesday at 8 m, ar.
rive at Ottawa next DAY By SPIN.
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lhcnp TrnyelLlng.

Wslestn thar new Line Of stages between
Springfield snI Chicago will shortly be placed
on the route by Mr.. AlyoRp, who has the mail
contracts. This will create competition be.
tween the nes and old Line, and as n necessary
consequence materially reduce the fare. And as
there 10 no likelihood Of the Boats forming a
combination on the Lakes this season, the trav.
cling public may eIpoc, good accommodations
al low rates. We learn that passengers have
been taken from Chic,so,o BunllO fur % Sue.
Gees to trade.
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Fourteen Days LITTER from Eirops-Adpnncei in
Bread Stuff Condition Of The Bank Of Eog.
land.

Fourteen Days LITTER from Etrops-Adpnnce in
Bread S'n6s-CvndiiOn Of The Bank IF Eng
land.
RocnrsrE May 7-(S o'clock, A. ny
The Caledonia arrived at Boston yesterday.
In the London corn market throughout the
'as' fortnight. heavy business has been trans
acted IN wheat 1Iur. and Indian corn, aud the
depression which prevailed in the latter and had
given way to buoyancy and activity. The oper-
ions IN foreign were moderate. but the trausac.
tons ELECTED were on advancing terms
Indian corn was firm, in Consequence of tho
more encouraging reports VI the provincial mar.
keis; ia town, scarcely anything WIS done. M,
was there much demand for Norfolk or other
ship markets, but American was decidedly in inn
proved request Good brands being saleable u,
s7a3S during tho week ending the l2,h. The
raosacIions IN all these articles were TO a mod
crate extent. and rising p,iccs generally maid.
holders feeling reluclant to accep, previous rates
On the '2th, wheat advanced from SHILLING,
to 3 shilllngs per quarter, and flour met an CT.
cellen' demand at fall rates. Indian corn was
quiet, but steady in value. A farther advance of
one shilling 10 quarter cnsued in the market
price on the lilh. Indian corn was in good d.
mand, but the supplies are almost all exhausted,
and of American flour the diminution of the
stock is so considerable that the prices Of the
best brands ATE foil one shilling per barrel above
the prices of the l2th.
! Yesterday, April 18Th. the market was a .ccno
OF much agitation, and nearly oil on sale was
bought up on France aud Belgium accounts, at
rise Of priccseIual to sir shilling, per quarter
over those # last ,oeek Under other crcum.
stances, such an advance might have made an
unlavorahe impression on the Stock Exchange.
Cotton is up a far thing g.
The condition Of tn. Bank of England excite.
some attention, and among commel cal men
little degree Of alarm.
The bullion is rapidly disappearing, and to
keep it a, homo, the rate OF interest was raised
10 counteract the rate of foreign exchange,
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DIED,

On the l4lh ult., at Somerset, n. Y. OF con-
sumption, DR.. MYREE Smith, III the 29.h year
Of his age, late Of Somonauk, this State.
DR.. Smith has left a wife, one child, and
large circle Of relatives and friends to mourn his
early loss. The Or. ranked among the first Of
his profession in this country, and his superior
medical skill. Incorporating integrity and
great suavi,y Of manners, endeared him to all
who knew him, When we see one so amisble
and useful, stricken in the morning Of his days,
We ere compelled to say--"Iiow incomprehensi-
bic are thy ways, oh, Lord"
Som o,auk. M0v Sd, lS47.
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Lieut.. Col Chy.--The lac, word. Of Col.
Clay, on the field Of Bucna vis,s. were Of his
father. When he was shot down second time,
he drew a brace Of pistols from his belt, handed
them to Capt. Gutter, AMI requested him to de.
liver them to bic father with this message: "say
10 him that he gave them to me, and ,hs, have
lone oil that can with them and now return
them TO him" Here the enemy came thick a.
round him, and these were the last word. he
we heard TO utter.
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Sudden Deaihs.-The Harrisburg Democratic
Union Of the els, inst. ssys-"On yesterday Of.
ternoon, while Benezsr Hale. Of this borough,
was sitting IN the bar-room Of his Hotel, talking
to a neigbbOr, he was seized with apoplexy and
died instantly. On the day preceding, Mrs.
Beader, and aged citizen Of this place, died from
the same affection, shortly after eating her din
ner; and on the same day jeremiah shoop died
in a similar manner"
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From the Missouri Republican.
ettil Later Gom New, OrIenss.

The splendid and fas. running steamer Old
Hickory arrived yesterday, at IL O'Clock, from
New Orleans. having ieft that port on the eve
ming OF Monday last. We are indebted to the
officers for paper. up to that evening, and for an
extra from the Della. which We cop, bslw. CIV
ing an account If brAliAn, naval victory al
'ruspan, half way between Vera Cruz and Tam
picc.
We cannot iinj in these papeos any further
news from Gen. Scott. army. although the Gen.
Patterson I,h Vers Cruz on the - h, three or
hour days subsequently TO the departure Of the
W Kis.
The New 0ieans Bulletin. Of the 3 !, says:-
Gen. Suislns, We regret TO learn. died of his
wounds on the 10Th. Major SrmNEu was re-
covering"
DgITA OFFIcE. " u O,ieqnS,
May 81, 10 O'clock, a. NJ 5
Another yicso, y--.-anpsusc Of Tn-Pnu.-.-
Triumph for the Navy.
The U. ;. transport schooner Gen. Patterson.
Captain Jackson, arrived this morning from We
IA Cruz whence she left on the "a h ul,. By
this conveyance We have the gratifying intelll-
gence Of the capture Of Tuspsn, by the gallant
Commodore Perry, snd the equally gallant
squadron under his comnsnd-thus showing
that our Navy wants but the opportunities that
have bren presented to the Army. to be like
them everywhere Triumphant.
The Gen. Patterson ELL in with Commodore
Perry and his squadron, on their return from
the Tuspan expedition, on the "a uIt, IS miles
north OF Vera Cruz. She was boarded BY an Of
iicer from. the U. S steamer Scorpion, who put
letters on bnatd, aud who reported to Captain
Jackson, that on toe l9,h Tuspan had been Ia
ken, after a fierce aud determined resistance by
the Mexican Troops. We lost four men killed
IN fourteen wounded, among whom were fJu'
oilicers-Cap, Tatnall, slightly; Lieut.. Parker
severely; Lieut. Harlstein nni Passed MIIohp
man Towns, slightly.
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"a brave man." said the Danish creed
Of honor, "should attack ,wo--s,and
firm agains. three; give ground little TO
four; and only re.rea. for 6ve." Gen.
Taylor has established a new creed for
Americans. It's to attack four---sIant
firm agains. eight; give not an inch Of
o, ound to dozen---and retreat under no
circumstances, louisville Democrat.
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Poetry IF Ur.-Caplain G. Il. NJ.
Davis one of the editors Of the Alton Qll)
Telegraph writing home from Tampico
jus, before embarkng for Vera Cruz,
closes his letter with the following para.
Crap:
"When our boys left Alton, the chorus
to every song they sung was, "ho, for the
Rio Grande." They see nothing in the
prospective but bright visions Of glory. or
anticipate aught else bu. a journey-pleas-
IRE the pleasing incidents of which they
expected to relate 10 family and friends
upon their return, in few months, al
farlhercst. But now, how changed their
lune!-Around the camp fires at night
their voices are still heard; and, instead
of song Of mirth, the favorile air is the
plaintive and touching words" Home.
sweet home" They have learnt tina. the
poetry Of war is one thing; it stern reali-
Ties quite another. TO many, however
it has been good school; and they will
return at least wiser, if no, better men,"
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Illinois and Michigan CdnaL-Messr. heav.
1T and SwIf returned to this city from the line
Of the canal on Monday evening. Mr.. Goodlng.
chief engineer, and Mcssrs. Stewart, Tdcou and
Whiule, assistant engineers, are also in the city
~ aud Treasurer, are removed from Lockpon 10
this city.
We learn from these gentlemen tina, the work
10 steadily progressing, wi,hou, interruption
and that they anticipate the canal will be Ia
nsvisable condition this coming Gll.- Chiecgc
Com Aip
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m a 70 u . ED.

Az NJ. Carroll, H., on the evening Of the 2sth
ul,., by the Rev. E. A. Farley, Mr.. JAxrs l..
WILLIAMS, of Cleveland, o.. to Mis- SARAH
ELLEN Smith, Of the former place.
At Ross Grove, De Kalb county, May 4th, BY
Rev. N. Warmer, Mr.. MATHEW Nisnkr, TO
Miss NAscY HARPER.
by the same, OF Indian Creek, May !2lb. Mr..
JlcoB c. LuKEss, TO Miss MANI A. LuxESs'
VI La Sale county.
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a new invention has just appeared in the
form Of on India rubber mail bag. The bag is
80 arranged, that when closed. it is perfectly air
,ish, and water proof, When f!l,j with l-l,ers
or any mail matter, Sufficient, air introduces itself
10 render the whole extremely buoyant. They
would also serve Os valuable life preserves, for
each bag will sustain from two 10 six persons.
according 10 is size, besides It's contents.
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Mexican RnWdlstl.
The Generaim. Chief of The AmericD'
Forers 10 The Inhabitants of 2dmau-


Forers 10 the Inhabitants of 2amau-
Kpas, Nuepa Leon, and Coahuiia.
When the American troops first cross
ed the frontier, and entered the above
States, it was with the intention, and
publicly declared to you, Of making war;
not upon the peaceful citizens OF the soil
bu, upon the central governmen! of the
Republic. with view 10 obtain an early
and an honorable peace.
The undersigned was authorized by
his Government, to levy contributions up.
on the people for the support of his army'
bu, unwilling to throw the heavy bnrlhen
of The war upon those who, with few cx'
cep,ions, manifested n neutral disposition,
he has continued from the frs, to pay
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II 10 now calculated for a certainty. tina, on
the day Of July next, at precisely ~ o'clnek,
r. NJ. the American Army will "revel in the
Halls Of the Mon,ezumas" in the city Of Mexico.
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NT EUNV:
| am highly pleased to find tina, the Voters Of
this County are not unmindful Of their brethren
now in Mexico, and shall take d, | ghi in assisting
at the polls those who have brought forward Mr..
GoopEit as candidate for the Clrrkship of tho
County Commissioner Court. II Is but right
that We should now serve and honor those who,
at the peIlI Of their lives recently both served
aid honored US. The men Of the Illinois teei.
men,s have c0re5ea this State with honor.
will venture, too, to say that among their mum
her no individual possesses higher merits and
qualifications, considering bis years, than Mr..
GoOdell. 81 apparent is this fact to oil who
know him, that wherever he is found matters of
responsibility are entrusted TO him.
Even in the Army, with the short scquaint.
ance OF a single month, the laIucnte Hardin had
selected him, from the entire regiment, to fill tho
position Of Secretary to the regiment; AMI in
mediaieIy upon his arrival in Mexico, we Ghd
him chosen by the Government 10 a most re-
sponsble charge-the Post Office for that part Of
the service. All these positions he has sustained
with credit : well as those with which he was
here entrusted before his enlistment as Private.
AN Fl ErTnp
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The Washington Union gives notice ,ha, oil
Volunteers who may have served their time ou,
and received their land, will be entitled to an.
other 100 acres if they recalls, for another
term
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The election for Canal Trustees, by the Bond
hoiaers, takes place in New York on the eth
inst. If the Bondholders wish to cultivate a
good feeling with the People Of our State, they
will not reflect the present Doard.
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Rqis.--A red herring firmly fastened by .
string To any place where rats ususlly make their
run will make them leave the place II IL sad
10 be fac, tina, S,oad placed in bousa cellar
will have the efiec, Of sxpsins the inIudef-
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Sueide Of ReideH.--Rsdell, Who vas to have
been executed ut Pittsburgh lately, committed
suicide by hanging himself in his cell. with a
strip torn from his blanket. lie fret attempted
to bleed himself to dci,h by cutting his arm with
piece VI glass, which he broke out Of his win
dow,
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Proposals fur carrying the Mails Of the United
S,aes from the 1t OF September, 1917, to the
S0.h Of June, 1850, in the State Of Illinois, will
ne received at the en- rae, office of the Pos, or
fee Department, in the city of Washington, un-
I'll a, M, Of the 10Th July, iSi., &, be decided
ny the iss or husue,) on the routos and in the
manner aud time herein specified, viz;
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Honor tcthe Illinois yoiusiesrs.--A,s meeting
cfths People Of The sou,hern paxiaGn61I isji.on
county, held ri Msrine,own SnvHUl24'h ul,.. {,
general meeting Of the citizens was recon menJed
., Edwasdssie. on the second Monday in lone
nssi, for the purpose Of preparing for the recep-
ton Of the Volunteers from this State on their re-
turn home. They also recommend he, public
dinner should be given them, a, some unc and
place 10 ls hereafter nsmed.
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Grundy CouniI Court.

We learn that Judge Cafon will hold e
spring term Of the Grundy County Court, Oh
the second Monday Of June next.
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A M,o PUi Office has been established at
Granville, Putnam county, H., and MIR. ". A.
PenneH appointed Postmaster.
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Schuyler, (cayalry) Capt. A. Dunlap,
Bond, Onfanlry) :. Thos. Bond,

Four companies, one from Alton, Capt.
Wheeler; one from EJwardsville, Capt.
Niles; one from Vandaia. Capt. Lee.
and one from Green, Capt Brislow. were
reported bu, few hours after lha requi.
silon was filled. llurrah for Illinois
San ranlo Journal
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vermihiOn Rirer, Nay I'M, 1917.

y ILLINOIS VoLUNTEERs.-The Govern.
or's Proclamation, IN accordance with the
requIsilon Of the President of the U. s.
for one regiment Of infantry and one COM
pany of cavalry, was issued on the 29lh
uh. IL was filled on the 9Th inst, by the
following companies:
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his sword and other equipments and
vows not to part with them through
life.
i---
<rhe Captain did go through the
mock ceremony of an enlistment
With the heroine Of Fort Brown and
she was not by any means the least
bravcst person whom he took into
the service Of Uncle Sam.
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Whose fos Santa Eel Come one, come all
u" tbs land Of "hiA, Honey \ Ba1aio Neat"
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JUSTICE AID EQUALITY

nfWe are authorized to sn"ounce r, EA.
TON GOODEL l., as candidate for the office
If County Comm issioners' Clerk, a, the next
lAurust Eleciion.
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N2iasis and M..nssippi. --0nee s,y lied ,spndi.
siovs, bot nov dsrkv h Neti ard eoid kod ;
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The bea ya.--A veg remarked The o,hs, ds.
Tbs, ''ssnis Anns gsve Gen. Scot, rs bail sud
suf end run,
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Battle of Cerro GOrdo.
Another Glorious Victory!

Saata Anna again defeated in pitched battle by
General Seot,-Sir III usand Msrieaas taken
prisonsrs--Fire hundred Americans killed and
rsouniea-Gsn. Ii Vega again prisoner.
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worse in ENGLAND than in other countries because our
vent for their manufactured products full we have
guttsd al markets at low prices our customers wiz no.
believe In the long duration OF advanced
prices and It all events they will give no commensurate
advance TIL the lae stocks offered them at the lower
range Of prices have been sold Nothing but bare mar
kets snd scant supplies raise the value OF British
gooos IN india, China. and all the principal marts
OF south America. We have filed all at the low
prices and have margin left on which could force
higher priced goods. Look ON the other hand at the
state OF some OF our rivals in this particular They
have no gutted markets with large stocks to be off,
before new goods can command purchasers. Their in
creasing populations WILL their smaller scale Of
take of the fresh goods higher prices
because all intrusion from rivals prohibited This IL
the case in France, In Russia, and, ON all but nne
fbrcs In the United States 1t is 80 in all
the countries protected by the Zolveren The effect
of higher prices of materials Ia all those countries
will be very different from the effect in England because
three years tether to the low range has imposed sort
of necessity upon her to remain within that circum-
scribed circle of prices and she must remain within II
till her accumulated stocks disposed Of The other
countries having such accumulated stocks will more
readily tAe higher priced goods into consumption
which in them too Is being extended. The people
of England fully clothed with Manchester goods
the people Of Russia half clothed This again reveals
another remarkable difference against England We
expect therefore, to Russia and the United States
shoot ahead In manufactures and with q less degree
of impetus also France and Germany.