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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14
Col. BENTON AND THE PRESIDENT.-A
Washington letter in the New York CONNER.
cial Advertiser tells the following story
WASHINGTON, March l0tl


On Saturday night last, conversation, not
confidential, is said TO have been held with Mr..
Benton in the presence of several persons, on
the subject of his appointment as Major Gene
raj, which conversation well illustrates the
present position OF Mr.. Benton in relation to
that matter.
Itw announced to Mr.. Benton that the
counsel in the Thomas case had mutually a
greed to an adiustment-the terms of which
MIR. Benton approved. MIR. Benton then went
on to express bis qualification at relief from
this embarrassment, and to say that now he was
ready to accept his commission and go at once
to Mexico.
One of the company said-s'but in what ca
pacity will you go Col. Benton = 81 shall GO
with plenary powers-powers to carry on the
war-powers to make peace-powers to prescribe
the terms of peace"-was the reply.
sWh at will you do with the war, Col. Ben
tonT' was the next question. To this, the Col
onel replied, 80, will bring down my boy,
Fremont, to Mexico, and we will carry the war
to the very heart of Mexico.
9Are you sure" sir was the next question,
ssthat the President will confer on you these
pIenary powersr' "He cannot do otherwise"
was the reply. 1t is the only thing he can do.
The inveterate questioner continued-But, Col.
Benton, it is my opinion that the President and
his Cabinet wish to engage your services, but
in secondary capacity. The Col. REDEEMED
and stormed. secondary, sir-I will be sec
ond TO no one. 'Aut Cesar, aut nullus," Is my
motto. The President knows that, and will not
propose secondary position to me.
"Do you know, COL" continued this skeptic,
shat Mr.. Polkis a false man. Do know that
he will deceive your
Here the Col. threw himself in rage, and
uttered fierce and terrible denunciation, in
advance, against any treachery on the part of
Mr.. Polk or his administration. But Mr.. Polk
has defeated, cornered, and finally deceived Mr.
Benton. If am not much mistaken, We shall
bear from him, in indignant strains before long
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

CHArTLE MoaTGAaEs.-It may not yet be
generally known that by the Revised Statutes
which went in force last March, ChattIe Mort
cages, to be of force, must be filed in the Office
of the Clerk of the Township where they are
given. 1t thus becomes expedent for persons
holding these instruments to guard in time a.
gainst unexpected losses.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

severely; Lieut.. w. G. French, Sd Artillery;
~. J. r. OBrien, 4th Artillery; slightly.
MISSISSIPPI RIFLES.
Killed-lst Lieut. R. 8. Moss, I'd 1t. Nc
Nulty.
Weunded-Col. Jefferson Davis, severely;
Capt. J. N, Sharp do; 1t. A. B. Corwin, slight
ly; Coronet Posey; do. ]. P. Stockton, do.
Taylor has been reinforced since the battle
By Col. Morgan and his regiment.
hear nothing of Col. May.-Pitts. GAG.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14
THE SEN TlvEL
CHARLES woopRtrr, EDITOR.
YPsILANTI. WEDNESDAY APRIL IA ls47

70 Single copies mailed at the Office 5 cents
each Three or more of the same number mailed 10
different addresses, the order ofone person cents
10 Postage on Papers thus sent, one cent within
the State, or to distance not exceeding one hum
dred miles; out of it any greater distance, and
a half cent
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

CORRECT TELEGRAPHING.-We last v..t
transmitted an oIder toNew York by TELEGRAPH
for 500 "lvory Cards." IL by Is incbes.-
When delivered from Telegraph Office there it
read, 500 "ivory Combs IL by is inches. Some
thing very peculiar must have been running in
'ne mead OF the operator to have led to this
change In the articles ordered.-BuE. Erpress
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14
A1lRIvAL OF THE PACKET
COLUMBIA
LATE FROM EUROPE.
NEWS FROM LIVERPOOL.


The packet Columbia arrived at New York
on the 9TH inst, bringing out heavy orders fol
American Wheat; Corn and Provisions. The
demand for all of these articles of consumption
was as great as at any time preceding, and the
Markets very brisk at London, Liverpool Havre
and Paris.
Corn had advanced inFrance and in Belgium.
There was very great distress in France and
Belgium, in consequence of the scarcity of food.
The disturbances in the Provinces of Nor
mandy had been reconciled, and a magnificent
banquet had been given in honor of Guizot the
great and directing mind in theCabinet of Louis
Philippe.
The Diplomatic Relations between Greece
and Turkey had been suspended. The Turkish
Envoy had been insuIted at ball given by King
Ohio, of Greece. The Minister had demanded
his Passports, and sailed for Constantlnople.
The Duke de Polgmac is dead.
The Miscellaneous intelligence from Europe
is not important.
GAZETTE AND ADVERTISER OFFICE.
Wednesday Morning April Z.
The splendid Liner, Columbia, has arrived
at New York from Liverpool, with later news.
The news she brings is not very Important
except in commercial point of view.
Wheat Of all kinds has Advanced in England.
bhglisH 10 tWo siliiings per qidTter OtdIeI.
Flour has Advanced in England.
Sales of Western Canal at forty t,co shiit-
ings and sir pence per Dbl.
New Orleans at forty one shillings.
Corn and Cornmeal were in active demand
for Ireland-no quotations given in the papers
by this Packet, but prices pere improving.
The receipts of Corn at liverpool were small
The Cotton Market was firm but without any
change in prices. The weeks sale ended on
the 9th day of March were twenty six thou
sand bales. Louisiana Cotton was quoted al
st TO 7sd per Id.
The Iron Trade was in healthy condition
prices firm and masters full of orders.
Butter was selling at so to 70 shillings pei
cwt.
Bacon-There had been sales of Bacon a,
GA shllings per cwt. Well cured Hams at "A
shillings per cwt.
Beef was in active demand, with considera
bic sales.
Lard-Sales Of American Lard in kegs at Sc
shillings per cwt.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

no FOR THE wARs.-Col. ]. ]. Far received
a telegraph order yesterday to repair immediate
~ TO New York, preparatory to leaving for the
seat Q. war. We understand that FIVE compa-
mes OF his regiment are now waiting his arri-
val, ana VIII embark Immediately under orders
70 rendezvous at Point Isabel. The Col. goes
WIN Ine Kind regards of his friends, and they
are numerous.-Byf Express.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

VII is rumored that after the capture Of
vera Cruz, Secretary Buchanan will himself
take the three millions to Mexico to negotiate
peaee.-De. .4dr.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

single drop OF the oil of lavender put into
a bottle ofink,. will preventIt from meulderng
for any length Of tine,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

| New WAR MEAsuRE.-We find in our ex-
changes, the CORE spondence of the President,
and Mr. Secretary Walker, relative to the ex-
pediency of levying duties upon imports into
Mexican ports in our pc ssession, and thus rails
ing something towards defraying the expenses
of the war.
Mr. Polk first suggests the plan, which Mr.
| Walker receives very favorably, and he there
upon in compliance with the Presidents wish,
forwards schedule of the proposed tariff, based
upon the "revenue principle" though it is re-
markable that he makes the duties specific and
not ad ualorem as he preferred for the +" revcn-
ne tariff of the United States.
We shall file the paper containing this cor
respondence, for future reference. We have
not time, now, to shape our ideas of the impor-
lance of this movement, and clothe them with
words. If. however, it is fully carried out, we
should not be surprised, in the course of twelve
or eighteen months, to see strong party ia
vorabe to the United States, rising in the cit
les of Mexico, consisting of the most intelligent
natives, and the foreign residents. which will
give the military leaders of Mexico, more troub-
lie than our armies have yet done.
THE WAR.-We have surrendered large
"portlon of our columns this week. to the in
"teresting intelligence from the seat of war;
From that it will be seen that the rumor of the
.defeat and retreat of Gen. Taylor, over which
'sthe Mexican wings in this vicinity so joyful
"ly chuckled, has turned out to be unfounded.
"Our latest accounts to be relied upon, which
"are to to the 9th of March, leave the valiant
"General at Aqua Nueva. Argus.
By this precious editorial item The reader can
perceive how much " to be relied upon" the Ar
gus is. Only think, Wings "joyfully chuck
ling over the defeat of their favorl,e General,
himself Wing, by that pet of Folks Santa
Anna But perhaps the Argus uses the term
"Mexican whig," as another name for Polk
men,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

TOWNSHIP ACKNOWLEDGMENT whole
democratic ticket elected.
Waterford--Thc whole wing ticket elected.
James Cow, Supervisor.
Indepcndence-Part Of both tickets elected
Biliad Philips, WING Supervisor.
Springfcld-The whole wing ticket elected.
Alex. Ter Bush, Supervisor.
acknowledgement To have gone dem O.
cratic.
Avon-WhoIe wing ticket elected. n. Rams
ford Supervisor.
Troy--The whole whig ticket elected. S.
Y. r. Trowbridge, Super .isor.
BIoomfield-The whole democratic ticket
elected. T. Dox, Supervisor.
Royal Oak-The whole wing ticket elected.
Oskland-Reported to have gone whig-
West Bloomfeli-Part of Goth tickets cleo
ted, Geo Dow, Supervisor.
FaF1ninton-WhoIe whig ticket elected ]
II Button, Supervisor
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

1SThe new Post Office regulations cannot
in fairness, be construed TO exclude single pa
pers sent by the Publisher to the order of anoth-
er person. If so, their absurdity is only equal
ed by their meanncss. Experience proves that
more than nine-tenths of these transient papers
are those containing the Marriage, or Death,
of the friends of the persons to whom they are
sent. A marriage, or obituary, notice is uni
versaly accompanied by an order for certain
number OF papers. fthe increased rate Of pos
tage is to be rigidly enforced, this convenience
to the public, is entirely cut off; for who will
pay once for the papers, and its value again for
postage! To avoid this, Marriages and Obit-
uary notices MAJ be accompanied by a list of
the names and address of the persons to whom
papers are to be sent These will be prompt
ly forwarded. We will also transmit transient
papers at any time when ordered.
Town MEETTNGs.-We shall be greatly obi
ged to any person in any township in the state
who will take pains us returns of the annual
township meeting: together with any other in
formation in regard to their particular localities
which may he of interest. There is a great
want of information in each part of the State in
regard to the advantages characteristics and re-
sources of each other part which we would re.
quest assistance to supply.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-04-14

Phe body of Capt. Mason. late of the Cactus
wrecked on Cape Cod, has been recovered
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
VALUABLE PROPERTY AT
PRIVATE SALE.

Dwelling House and Lot, situate on Susan st. in
the Borough of Srroudsburg The lol is so feet
front and extends back about 10 feet to pri-
va,e alley, on which is erected good frame
stable, 6 by Is feet The dwelling is stories
high with an excellent kitchen attached there
to. There is also on said lot frame shop, and
other out buildings, all composed Of good ma
handsomely situated. and well calcu-
laled for the mechanic, speculator, or man o
leisure
For terms, &C.. apply 10 S. N. THOMPSON
Stroudshurg, or Of the subscriber,
WIN. A. LAMB, Easton, Pa.
January 7, lS47
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
HARRISBURG Daily Entelsigcncer'

On the commencement of the ensuing session
of the Legislature, the Pennsylvania 7nteAigencer
will be published DAILY during the session, and
Weekly the remainder of the year--on the follow
ing terms:
For the session-Daily, So 90
For the vear-Daily and Weekly, 3 90
- Payments IN all cases to be made IN adUancc.
The Daily will be published on medium sheet,
the size of the daies heretofore issued at the seat
of Government We have made arrangements for
the employment of competent and experienced re-
porters, and will give full, accurate and impartial
reports of the proceedings of the Legislature
Ample sketches of the doings of Congress, ac-
counts of the progress of the war, the news the
day, and general variety of political and miscel-
laneous matter, will also be given.
We will so arrange as to issue every evening,
few hours after the adjournment, 80 that the pro-
ceedngs of each day will be contained in the pa
per of the same evening, and will be delivered
through the first mails that leave after the adjourn
ment.
The Weekly will retain its present size and
form. aud will contain as great an amount and va
rety of reading matter as any other paper publish
ed at Harrisburg
Apart from the consideration of any political
measures that may be brought before the Legisla-
ture the ensuing session, the fact that there is
Wing majority in both branches, comprising some
oil the aGleSt men OF the party Will tend TO render
the session one of peculiar public interest, not on
ly to Wings, but to uien of all parties who have
the good OF the State at heart An early, full and
faithful report ofthe proceedings, cannot fail there
fore, 10 be desirable to the mass of readers. The
proceedings Of Congress will also be OF absorbing
interest during the present session, of which we
will give daily report as full as our limits will
possibly permit.
Of the political course Of our paper we deem 1t
unnece ssary to speak. We refer to our past ca
reer as pledge of our fidelity to the Wing cause,
which we shall continue to advocate with our best
ability. Prominent amongst the great principles
of the Wing party, is the cherished Pennsylvania
doctrine of protection to American labor which
shall ever find in the lntelligencer, so long we
have the honor to control its columns, sincere
and ardent advocate. We appeal therefore, espe
cIally. to Wings and Tariff men to aid US in our
enterprise, confident that if generous support is
extended to US, we shall be able to publish such
paper as will be of service to the cause, and will
give universal satisfaction
Clubs Three copies, Daily, for $5 90; seven
do. do. $40 90. Any person obtaining four sub
scrbers will be entitled to fifth copy gratis No
papers will be sent without the cash accompany
ing the order Monies may be remitted by mail
Address, C.. M'CURDY
Harrisburg, Dee. IL, 1876,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
The Odd Fellows.

Wednesday of last week was appointed as
gala day with the Odd Fellows, it being the an
niversary of For, Penn Lodge, No. i34. Long
before the appointed hour had arrived, the
streets of Stroudsburg presented an uncommon
lively ppearance,-ci'lzens and strangers Ii
ming the sidewalks, all evidently worked up TO
the highest pitch of expectation. At 2 O'clock
The procession formed in front of the Court
House, and marched through The principal
streets of The Borough. TO The stirring music of
the Mi Bethel Brass Band. The members of
the Order were dressed in full regaIia, and pre-
senred at once novel ard imposing appear
ance. The day was fine, and nothing trans
pired 10 mar the spleDdor of the scene. The
procession repaired TO the Methodist Church,
and listened TO one of the most enlightened, and
interesting, discourses on Odd Fellowship, by
R. E. Wright, ESQ, of Allentown Taken as
a whole, the address was mastery effort, and
reflects credit alike upon the speaker and The
Order We trust that all will avail themselves
Of The opportunity of reading ii. Ii Is admira-
bly, calculated TO do away with superstition, and
all who peruse it with care and attention can
not but feel lavorably inclined towards The doc
lrine il incucares IT'S The doctrine of The
Bihle-is a spark of heaven left 10 germinate
among the members of fallen humanity, and al
though II is in an embryo slate, II Is destined 10
fill the whole earth, and make glad the hearts
OF millions We; unborn.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
Pass round their Names.

Mr.. FlCKLlN, of Ill.,, and Mr. THOMP-
SON, of Mississippi, pair of servile Locofo-
cos. made disgracefuI assault in the House,
on the s'h insr., upon Gen. Taylor's conduct, in
no, preventing The Mexican forces from cross
ing the Rio Grande after their defeat in the bat
lie of Resaca de la Palma. The Adminisrra-
ton had been charged with neglec, in not fur
nishing him with pontons, to cross the river
why, they asked, did he not cut off the Mex-
cans before they reached the river7 Mr.. Jos.
r. INcERsoLL replied with patriotic indgns-
tion, that Gen. TaylOr's forces had been 80 hours
without food, and numbering only 1000 TO the
1000 MerscanS' And yet Gen. Taylor is TO be
denounced by menials of the White House, for
not accomplishing impossibiliies. Pass round
their names! Let them be remembered
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21

ROBERT NJ. T. HUNTER was chosen II. S.
Senator for six years from The 4Ih Of March
next, by The Legislature Of Virginia, on The l5ih
inst He succeeds Mr.. Archer. The present
able Whig member. The result, as we learn
from the Richmond Wing, was effected by the
cooperation of mos, of The Wings with few
Of the Loco-Foco members. RIr. Hunter was
chosen on the sixth ballot.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
The Concert.


The concert given by Brooks" " school, on
Tuesday evening, We are happy TO Stale, was
well attended, and as far as we have been able
10 ascertain, gave general satisfaction. Music
has been cultivated by The tew in SIrouSsburg,
while the majority have been only listeners and
admirers. This state of things should no, ex.
Isl, and we are fully aware that had as many
more avalled themselves of the last quarters
schooling, we should have had just so many
more good singers. The Choir was in excel
lent voice, and rarely, if ever, has been wit
messed in Sroudsburg so brilliant display Of
beauty and talent, as on this occasion. The
ladies (God bless lhem1 acquitted themselves
with great credit, and exhibited courage which
would have done honor 10 Gen. Taylor They
were alone on their parts, excepting the assis-
iance OF Two soprano singers from Nj. Bethel,
(neauiful girls, and splendid singers.) The
Bass was wanting in strength, bat they sang in
fine une, and produced fine effect in the solo
passages Of Holy is the Lord" Their pro-
nuncialion was perfecr. Good pronunciation
in singing, is a mailer of importance with US
We cannot do without disunct enunciaon Of
the words in vocal music. The MoreI was not
all that We were led 10 expect, from The manner
had become weary, and sang without ,ha, spon-
Ianeity which is the life of song The earth
is the Lords and the fuIIness thereof" was per-
formed with skill, and showed taste as well as
salient. The style of the words was strictly
adhered TO; al times The voices would die away
TO low, plainlive murmur, and anon break
forth in deafening chorus. The answer 10
The question asked by The Bass and Tenor,
"a Who is this King of Glory?" was sublime,
and not single listener could avoid responding
with The Choir, " The Lord of Hosts"
On The whole, this was a grand display OF
musical talent; such an one as never was known
in Suoudsburg before such an one as does
credit 10 Northeastern Pennsylvania. AS for
60 Brooks" we have only to say, that 10 praise
his school is TO praise him as teacher. He is
100 well known in this State to need putting. :"
AS teacher of music, he is past criticism
May he live long, and teach thousands to sing
OF the praises of The Redeemer, and at last
learn to join The chorus himself We have al
ways believed that sacred music was refner
oi The hearts and feelings of men, and that to
be aslnger was bul to be good, and we must
adhere 10 this opinion still, (singIe crcumstan-
ces 10 the contrary Musical men Gay have
she outward appearance Of uncommon depravi-
iy; sIlll we cannot believe thai their hearts are
entirely shut TO The prompings of better ma
'uFe. There is TOO much of heaven in music
20 admit of it and all who are so happy as to
reach those blissful courts on high will be
greeted on their entrance with gush of glo-
r!ous heavenly music.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
AHnITOR,S NOTICE.

The undersigned auditor appointed by the
Orphans Court of Monroe county, 10 examine.
reseitle and make Distribution IN the matter OF
the account of Jonas Hanna Administrator oi
the estate of Elizabeth Michael late of Middle
Smithfeld township, Monroe county, deceased,
will attend 10 the duties of his appointment on
Monday the 9Th day of February next, between
the hours of 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ. of said day. at
The house of Joseph J. Poslens, in the Borough
Of Slroudsburg, when and where all persons in
,eresled may attend.
SAMUEL S. DREHER, Auditor.
January 7, lS47.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
Whig State Convention.

The Harrisburg Telegraph contains lis, of
Delegates 10 the Wing Stale Convention TO as.
semble in Harrisburg ia March next. for the
purpose of nominating candidates for Governor
and Canal Commissioner, from which il appears
that of the delegates already appointed there are
50 uninslTucled
% instructed 10 support Gen. James Hrin.
Is recommended TO support The Hon. James
Cooper.
10 recommended to support Gen kwin.
3 instructed To s"ppuu P. s. Michler, Esq
3 instructed 10 support Walter Forward, Esq
az delegates are yet TO be appointed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
whig State Convention.

Stale Convention, TO he composed oi Del
egares from The city Of Philadelphia and The
several counties equal TO their representation IN
rhe General Assembly of this Commonwealth,
will he held at Harrisburg, on TUESDAY, the
OH day of MARCH next. al 0 o'clock in the
forenoon, for lhe purpose Of selecting candid
a,es for Governor and Canal Commissioner TO
he supported by the Wings and the friends of
The Protective Policy at the mex, ensuing cleo
ron. and TO transact such other business as may
be deemed important to The success of The Wing
cause
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
Board of Canal Commissioners.

JAMES NJ. Power, Esq, was duly sworn in,
on The 9th inst, a, Canal Commissioner, and
The board organized by The election of JOSHUA
HARTsHoRN as President, and THOMAS L.
WILSON, formerly Clerk, and an An,-Shunk
man, as Secretary 10 The Board
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21

THE DEvIL."-The word devil. said Ger.
tain parson. Is mean, any way you can take it,
Remove The d. and 1t is evil remove the e, and
it is vile; remove The v, and it is il, and the !
alone has the sound of he'll Beware, then Of
The de,i-he is mean rascal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-01-21
English and German
PRAYER Book for Children.

The subscriber has just published an edition
of new book calculated for the juvenile read
er, bearing the above iiIle Ii is intended for
families and Sabbath Schools For sale al the
Office of the Republican, and by the publisher
al Bethlehem Price per dozen 81 ,25--single
copy II ID cents.
JULIUS w. HELD.
October 80, 1915