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AMERICAN HOTEL.
W. II. HAGADORN

yXTOULD respectfully inform the travelling public
w that he has purchased the American Hotel for
merly owned by Il. ingalls,, situated on Williams street,
in the village Of Whitehall, just south of the Upper
Bridge and has furnished and repaired it i'll complete
STYLE and is ready to attend to the wants of those
who may feel disposed toigive him their patronage No
pains will be spared to render the stay Of the traveller
pleasant and agreeable.
THE A AMERICAN HOTEL
is large and commodious and has excellent accommo-
dations, and in most delightful location. The table
will at all times be furnished with the substantials and
luXuries Of the and the Proprietor feels conf
dent that those who call once will be disposed to do
again. ReaSe cGH ami see far gotySelceS.
MENs-Rreaktast % cents. Dinner 81 10 cents.
TAKE NOTICE
Carriages always in attendance to convey passengers
to and from the house free otchargc,
HhWchaH F,5 ~ 1S4T. s;31:9m
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lows from boarding the schooner and
setting her on fire. Seven Mexicans
were found on board, and forced into
our boat as prisoners, and landed at
SACRIFICES. In setting fire to the train,
the first attempt failed--the light was
then accidentally extInguished; every
thing looked omlnous of failure. The
use Of firearms would have provoked the
fire of the castle. One of the Mexicans
was forced to find fire, with pistol at
his head. 1t was single coal, and it
was on the point of going out. To save
the last chance, Mr.. Hynson then
poured powder from his hand upon the
coal, and succeed. He was, however,
considerably burned. After going into
the boat, in order TO make sure, the
officers returned to make second fire
in the hold, and having no other means
Of carrying the fire, they tore up their
shirt-tails, which burned remarkably
we'll. The Mexicans must be some
what astonished when they find out
how many diverse purposes Yankee
shirt may be put to; the other day at
Tuspan it was a flag Of truce-that is a
"fanthom" of one was.
"Yours, &C., j."
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considered unfavorabIe to wounded in
valids, and the surgeons have advised
that all such leave the country if prac-
ticable.
It's said, and on good authority, that
Santa Anna, fearing the Congress
about to assemble at Mexico would moi
carry out his measures. or fully sustain
him, had detached and marched 10 the
capital 1000 men, under the pretence
of putting down another outbreak Of
the populace, being well aware that
General Taylor cannot attack him in
his strongholds at San LUIS for some
two months or more. Santa Anna, il
is no news to say, is most willy foe,
and in respect to knowing the position
of affairs. has the advantage, from nat
ural causes, Of Gen. Taylor. and he is
determined to resist. 1t is n0w con.
ceded by the officers of our army gen.
orally that the Mexicans ,0iH fight.
San Luis Potosi is in a strong state ot
defence, and is daily being strengthen.
ed still more; and it may be that the
battles of Palo Alto and Resaca, and
those of Monterey, were butspecmens
of what may occur before San Luis.
Officers believe that harder fight than
any one yet is before them. San Luis
Potosl is one of the richest cities in all
Mexico. being directly in the mining
districts; and you may depend upon ii
the MexIcans will make the big stand
there. One thing, however, is certain.
old "Rough and Ready" is not going
to be caught again deficient in any
thing-eilher in men, munitions or be-
sieging cannon. Nor will he be again
caught by "white flags" or treacher-
Gus parleys. You may deceive him
once, but twice, never! But more Of
this hereafter. My letteris already too
long, and fear has but little 10 inter-
est you. ....
In closing will add that Maj. Gen.
Patterson had left Camargo with the
Alabama and Illinois regiments, and
was conveying these troops down to
the mouth of the Rio Grande, intend
ing to 60 to Tampico by water. Hav-
ing duly reported his intentions to the
commanding general, an express was
despatched, and arrived in time, order.
ing Gen. Patterson to go TO Tampico
by land. Gen. p. and staff have ar
rived at Matamoras.
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All ports occupied by the Americans
are declared to be closed to foreign
commerce.
We have a copy of Ell Gladiator
de Sonora, Of the 7th Of October. tits
published in the town of Hermosille, },
in the State Of Sonora. Ii announces
the arrival off the port Of Guaymas Of
the American covette Siam.-Cyane,
we presume, is meant-with view to
blockade it. An earnest appeal is made
to the people of the country to come
to the defence Of it. 1t would not ed
ify our readers were we to give ex-
tracts from the addresses of the author
tiles to the inhabitants, abusing the
United States and Commodore Stock
ton.
A letter from Chihuahua announces
the arrival there on the 18th of Octo-
ber, Of James Magoffin, Henry Con.
nelly, Francisco, and two others, one
of whom was Mexican. They were
all taken prisoners at Ell Paso or at
Dona Ana. They were not allowed
to communicate with each other, and
were to be Immediately tried. Con-
nelly is spoken OF as having long resid-
ed in the country. and accumulated a
fortune there.
These prisoners were accompanied
by several Mexican traders, who gave
all information concerning the opera
tions of our troops, the departure of
General Kearny for California, and the
intended departure ola thousand troops
for Ell Paso del Norte. The same let
ter says that force of 500 Mexicans
had already been collected at Ell Paso
from the vicinity, and gone out to meet
the advance of the Americans.
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no. We have nothing of particular importance

0o- We have nothing, of particular importance
to note of the doings Of Congress. The Bill ad
hitting Iowa Us State has passed both Houses
The time of the House, since our last has been oc
cuped in the discussion of the war question. Th'
wings appear to have set their faces, In Congress
in opposition to the war and the action Of thu
President in relation thereto. Go ahead, gentle
men, there is day coming when the people will
say to you, ''stay at home, you unfaithful ser
wants, 1--WE have no lorger need for the services o.
men who give said and comfort" to the enemies o.
their country"
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lOWA.--The legislature Of this state
met at Iowa city, on Monday, Nov. 80.
All the Offices in the Senate we're filled
with democrats, and all the Offices in
the House with wings.
The following are the official demo-
cratic majoritios for the various state
officers: s:--For Governor, 349; for Sec
retary Of State, 765; for Auditor, 874;
for Treasurer, S74. For Congress, Left.
ler's majority is 82a; Hastings 500.
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From the New Orleans Picayune
Burning of the Creole.

The subjoined account of the burn
ing of the Mexican schooner Creole,
under the guns of San Juan de Ulloa,
is from an officer of the Somers. There
was touch OF downright "devi may
care" courage about the transaction.
which is as refreshing as the adven-
lures whereof we find mention in nov.
els and songs of knightIy minstrelsy.
1t was boldly and CALAMITY done, and
evinces the ripeness of our navy for
deeds of utmost daring. The narra-
tive does not in the least detract from
the merit Of the exploit. The matter,
and the manner are german:
"UNrrEp STATES BRIG SoMERs.
"Blockadng of Vera Cruz, Nov. 27, 1876.
"DEAR Pic: The squadron have no,
yet returned from Tampico, but we
have heard that the place has surren-
dered without any resistance. While
the rest Of the fleet have been thus en-
gagged, we have felt that our lot was in
deed unfortunate to be left to blockade
the port of Vera Cruz ingloriously
alone. We have, however, not been
altogether idle, for last night some Of
our officers projected and executed
quite brilliant affair, which, if not so
very important in military point of
view, had spice Of bravado which
was certainly creditabIe. 1t was The
burning of n Mexican schooner, moor
ed within pistol shot ofthe castle. She
was the Creole, well known at New
Orleans as u packet, and believe some
what notorious for her connexion with
certain slave question which was a
subject Of diplomacy some years ago.
She was about four miles from Our an
chorage, and had been an eye-sore to
US whenever we were in sight Of the
town. The feasibility of burning her
at her moorings had been for some time
discussed, and last night she was set
on fire and destroyed, by three of our
officers, with five men, in single
boat.
"The officers engaged were Lieut..
J. l.. Parker, and Passed Midshipmen,
]. X. Hynson, and Robt. c. Rogers.
The affair was finally started on the
impulse of the moment, without the
cognizance of the captain or the first
lieutenant. Several of the officers of
the vessel, who were knowing 10 the
plot, were extremely anxious to par
ticipate in its execution; but the limited
accommodations oilhe boat, united with
the probability Of having prisoners to
bring back, besides her own crew, pre-
cluded more than three officers going
consistently with prudence. We were
all sanguine of success, and as it proved
we were in the right.
.sThe boat started at eleven at night,
and at half after one the schooner was
fired. The affair was not altogether
wanting in adventure, which | have
not time to detail in full, were it worth
your while to read my account.
"On nearing the schooner, the boat
was discovered BY her crew, and the
alarm was given by hailing the castle.
The bells OF the castle were rung and
the lights Of the town displayed. This
did not, however, deter our brave fel-
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A DUEL.-Iti is reported that duel is to take
place between two members Of Congress-Mr. G.
Davis, of Kentucky, and Mr.. T. H. Bayley. Of
Virginia Davis and his friends had left for Balti-
more, and Bayey had been taken by the police off.
GERS, and given bond in SO ,OOO 1t was supposed
that he would forfeit his bonds and follow Davis.
Swords, it is said, are to be used
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APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.-TheS CO Sen.
ate has confirmed the appointment OF the Hon.
Geo. Bancroft, as Minister to England. Also the
appointment of the Hon. Nathan Clifford, Of
Maine, as Attorney General.
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THE sPTRITO OF DEMOCRACY,
EDITED BY J. R. MORRIS.
WOODSFIELD, OHIO:
SATURDAY.. Ia.vU:aRY 2, Is47.

DEATH OF GEN. HAMER.-By reference
to the news from the Army. in another column
it will be seen that Brig Gen. T. L. HAMER. Of
Ohio, died 10 Monterey, on the Sd ult. He wal
among Ohio's noblest sons. HIS death will BE-
deeply deplored by the whole nation. His future
prospects for brilliancy and usefulness, were not
perhaps, exceledby thoseof any man in our coun.
tr,,
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o. Flour is selling, in Cincinnati, at from 10
65 to SO rs per barrel Hogs are selling at from
$3 10 SO Is per 100 lbs. 1t is thought the price
will advance to s3 25. Wheat so cents.
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Dty- Mr. MAURY, of the u. S Observatory, al
Washington, committed suicide, by shooting him.
self, on Sunday last.
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tJ- Col Mitchell, Lieut.. Col Weller, and Adj.
Armstrong, of the 1st Ohio Regiment of Volun-
teers, have all arrived at their respective homes.
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o. Below will be found the Message of Pres
ident Polk, in reply to call for information upon
the instructions given to Generals Kearney and
Taylor, and Commodores Sloat and Stockton
The documents accompanying the Message are
too voluminous for publication in our paper:
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HOUSE.

DEC. 2l.--Mr. Yost presented the petition Of
Richard Cain and 80 others, citizens Of CIaring-
ton, Monroe county, asking for an act Of incorpo-
ration,
The remainder Of the day was spent in the dis
cussion Of Mr.. Valandighams wsr revolutions,
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Dec 26.-Mr. McMakin offered for adoption
the following joint resolution, to wit
Resolued, &C., That both branches of this Gen.
eral Assembly will adjourn sine die on Monday
the first day of February next.
On motion of Mr.. Trimble, of Highland,
The joint resolution was referred to select com.
mIttee of three, to witt
Messrs. Trimble of Highland, McMakin, and
Backus.
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SENATE.

Dec. 23.-The bill in relation to the immigra-
tion and settlement of negroes and mulatto per-
sons in Ohio, was read second time.
The Speaker presented communication from
the Secretary of State declining to deliver paper
to the printer TO the Senate.
The Clerk Of the Senate was then directed to
procure the paper.
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HOUSE

DEC. 2s.-After the presentation Of numerous
petitions the license question, quite discussion
took place on printing the Report of the Auditor
of State in German; the proposition to print 500
copies in that language was carried.
Mr.. Yost, from select committee, reporteda
bill to incorporate the town of Carington, in Mon
roe county, which was read the first time
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Florence Is In every respect jewel among the cities Of
Italy well deserving the attribute accorded to 1t Of LA
Bella" Nature has done for IL nearly all that nature
can do In identifying thickly populated residence and
the efforts of man have placed the fine arts in wonder
full state of perfection The public places the very
streets OF adorned with specimens Of satua
ry, exquisite in design and execution and the galleries
OF paintings and sculpture contain some of the most
wonderful works OF art In existence The arrangement
OF all the collections In Florence IL admirably adapted
for examination, and have been in city where
so soon felt at home in the business Of sight seeing
Florence seems to be the much loved of all who
devote themselves to the cultivation Of the modern arts
and Is the residence of foreign artists from all parts
the world. The pride Of our country-Greenough and
Powers, permanently settled here and in
ton with a number of Fiorentine artists very indif
ferently inquired II they acquainted with those
gentlemen and happy in every instance to hear the
warmest encomums passed upon their talents artists
second statue OF the celebrated "Greek Slave' by
Powers will shortly arrive in the United States for exhi
bition IL is an exquisite piece of workmanship and
far as can learn is highly valued by the sklful
artists. Greenough is busy engaged on group that
bids fair to do full justice to his high reputation and
which Is intended TO adorn the steps Of the capitol in
the great city of magnificent distances o. r. O.
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U. 8. Transport SHIr ATLAS, !
ON Havana lima II 1917 {


You have ever been Of the FIRST II not the first to
spread information through your columns all parts Of
the land when you supposed II would be Of interest
your readers and often in regard navy and army
fairs, am sure, ut small outlay to yourself In my
preceding cruises have often penned lines to you
when any thing OF interest occurred but now an de-
termned to write you fully by every opportunity and
give you as full and detailed account Of the
Jugs and outgoings of the marine regiment this
ship bound for the Ha of the Montezumas as circum
stances will permit.
On the 27h Of May last very quietly taking mine
ease Mt mine own inn, at Jesse Conkn in the
famed town OF Babylon on Long Island, agreeably d.
fishing now and then Fire Island far and we'll known
from CYPRESS and other equally agreeable
when early one morning those obong liver coored
papers, endorsed ION service caused see sights
aud one OF them Fort Hamilton, another Capt j. G.
H., and he Is n trumphe sh8ving received orders for
Mexico to embark the lst of June sharp work you
will say, and 30 1t was but it done they say
from the date of the order Of the Secretary Navy
before six companies Of marines had been collected
the different stations ocered clothed arranged
panies and taken their departure the
OF war, full OF hope determined at all events ITO try
whether we shall succeed or not time alone show
Many OF our men are recruits but all of excellent
materia and from till there is one continued
"demnition drl,'' as Boz would say
We have been sixteen days our passage having
been detained the bahama Banks four DAYS bv head
winds and calms Had in our company for some DAYS
the bark Antelope from Newport with troops bound to
Vera -ru
In ALL the regiment will number from Eve to six hum
dred men.
Perhaps some Of those who eloquenty disclam about
the Injuries and arstocracy Of the service would like
small chance with They can have show as soon
us they please. MIZEN.
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Another FEMALE SAILOR. The Boston papers
contain paragraphs in relation TO one Julia Bick-
ford, tall goodooking girl who had been repeatedly
in the watch during the last week, aud who was
on Thursday by her own requ st. brought before the
poce court under the vagrant law. Her story il A
follows" That she belongs 70 Augusta Maine and Is
now only in her sixteenth year. about two years ago
her uncle took her ON coasting trp taking liking
a life, she. upon her return from the trip provided
herself with sailor boy htou and shipped steward
board ofthe ship Panther and performed eighteen
months voyage In her TO Cacutta and back Near the
termination OF the voyage her discovered by the
captain She next went into the coasting trade, st
wearing boys clothes. sailing. according she could
get chance, from Portsmouth Boston 10 New York.
Philadelphia and Baltimore Last week he up from
Portsmouth rs cook VI the schooner Emery and that
while she was ashore, breeze sprang up Of which the
captain took advantage and got for home
leaving her here She also stated that the Of her
being girl was pretty we'll known among her comps-
Mons during the past Ave months and that on
OF her trips serving cook In different small craft she
wore female apparel She to the house OF cor.
rection for three monthsu
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MAcISAw, Sunday, June q, Is47
Lake Huron and its Beanfies-F'orf Macina,p and In
dian Curiositiss- Saim n Trout and the Sockdoioger
Hook--Indian Communion and Treaty.
My last was dated on Lake St Clair, and closed
entered Huron As this broad expanse Of water gradu
ally opened to view its beauties called forth the
CARNATIONS ofevey passenger who had not before enjoyed
translucent brightness of its bosom, save the blue
etherea SKY above and proud boat gradually pro-
gressed almost appeared though her speed
lake 10 about 240 miles in length and 200 in width ex-
Guiding Georgian Bay the Canada side and IL
sdered BY navgaors the gem of the brilliant chain
that adorns the head OF happy Union But little is
needed on this lake to render Its navigation complete
anu 'nat little should be granted at once As you
ceed up the lake from Fort 0rstiot at its mouth to
thunder Bay, distance Of hundred and nifty
miles no light Is presented to guide navigation and one
miles distant. Then vessels could have a clear and
SAFE run, either by the south channel or to The
miles. where light should also be- erected AZ its
southern termination which would serve for both mas
sases Inc next point 20 miles sbovsn the usual
boat route ~ old hnciuzw. at the of the ak. ON
the leland Of that name known in the last war nc ,bs
scene of several sewers skrmshcs between the indians
and canadians aud our troops under Croghan &c This
island be utifuiy situated In climate where people
say they never den and its prominent bluffs present
position for light house, that is much desired and
pied by small company OF volunteers, the regulars
having gone into war service The village Is small
with groceries for the sale OF dry goods rum tobac
and Indian curiostes The inhab ,tants are mixture
Of American French and Indian, willis their boats half
canoe ana nau everything eise gave partial idea Of
the extent Of their approach to real yankee skill enter
prise and ingenuity The water Mt this point which il
10 the straits OF acnsw so clear that the bottom
plainly perceptibls at distance OF thirty feet, and
Ash, including salmon trout were playing about
the piers In abundance, although saw none playing
back gammoun large trout weighing 10 pounds, had
been killed by the shot Of gun the evening before
arrived he TO the top Of the water and had died
near the wharf where we landed ! secured the prize
by the Of the newly invented sockdologer hook
and handed HIM to our steward who had also laid
In large stock Of this delicious fsh BY OF silver
angling Several Of our passengers, destined for the
saut St Marie left us here, including Lewis Gaylord
Clark Esq OF your city, aud General Verplanck and
suite Of Buffalo, who has been recently seestei to pro-
coed westward to make treaty with the Chippe-
was 20 The steambost st Clair s here ready for the
sau and my next letter will give your readers trip
Chicago. c,
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Of July. There is, in consequence quite sprinking Of
the bar from New York, among whom notice Mr.. Dan
Marvin, Ed. Sanford, Daniel Lord. ESQ., and James T.
Brady
Some Of the fraternity started for the lake last night
about on o'clock where they found ball going and
their entres shortly after tho master of the
monies who. by the way, gentleman Of the ebony
complexion, declared tho same to be adjourned whereat
the Incorporation counsel did demur most strongly,
and claimed the floor; whereupon the ebony rejoined
specially, elbow grease fiddle Tho ex then sur
rejoned dollar; whereat, the gentleman OF ebony
complied with the request Of the counsel and then the
fun commenced, and continued until the clock struck
the little uns when the softer sex began to retire.
not however without the counsellor importuning them
to stay till daylight did appear But all his law and
love- and logic, with little special pleading would not
dothey would and did retire, and the counsellor and
his company left for their abodes which they found
near A. M-evidently pleased with the entertain
ment and thus they live at Saratoga.
Something is the tapis and when the bird has
flown, you shall hear from me.
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The Marine Regiment.
TRANSPORT SHIP ATLAS,
Havana, June 10th, l


Havana, June 10th, l847.
sn;- herewith send you list Of the officers at
tachod to tho Marine Regiment its way to Mexico,
for service with the army. Since we left New York,
which was on the first day Of June, every effort has
been made to render the expedition efficient by constant
drills by which our troops improve daily The utmost
harmony prevails among the officers and men and we
have fair prospect Of glorious termination services
In Mexico Nothing of has occurred we left
New York, and the health Of all continues good.
LIST OF OFFICERS PRESENT MARINE REoIMrNr.
Lieut.. Col Samuel F.. Watson, Com Regt
LIST Lieut. d. d. Baker. Adjutant.
lst Lieut.. j. s. Devlin A. A. @. NJ. and A. c.
Surgeon David s. Edwards
Passed Asst Surgeon, Richard Mcsherrv
ISL Bandhon ID Battalion.
MAJ Levi Twiggs, Cong. BIT. Maj. VIM. Dulany, Com.
Capt D. Macomber. Capt. g. Reynolds.
A. N breyoort. Geo. Fl. Terrstt
Let Lieut.. J. &. Rich. lst Lieut. VIM Lang
~ j. Watson VIM. L. Young.
"a Henry Welsh. I'd Lieut.. D. J. Sutherland
VI" Thos. Y. Field. j. II Jones
C. q McCauley. " f.. Med REYNOLDS
A. 8. Nicholson. " + Norvall
c. A Henderson
J. T. Nicholson.