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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
indianapolis Female Institute.

We attended the exercises of this Institute ON FRI
day evening last, it being the close of the term To
pass it by with ordinary notice would be less than
1t deserves. The efforts of the graduating class
were without exception, excellent in themselves.
so credltabe to the class, SO gratifying 10 their
friends, and much superior to what we usually
meet with on such occasions and to what we had
pected on this that cannot but express high
est qualification. The examination Of the school on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, is spoken of as
being most satisfactory and highly creditabe to both
teachers and scholars.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
THE VICTORIES.

BURNING OF THE STEAMER GRANA UILE.-This
steamer on the 18th of April, while on her way from
Liverpool TO Drogheda, took fire as she passing
Hoyhcad, ard entirely consumed. The number
of passengers board could not be ascertaned but
il was known to be large-somc accounts placing Ii
as high as $50. Forty-fve of them and twenty-four
of the crew were saved by fishing smack which
happened to be near. Among those who persisted
was the Captain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

MlLLERIsM.-SUIT.-A suit is now pending before
board of referees Boston. Ezekiel Hale rs e. NJ.
Hale (his SOM both of Haverhill II appears that
in the autumn of 1912. plaintiff, convert to the
Miller delusion." made over to the defendant his
property, valued at from $4,000 to $50, 00O-ihe
latter to pay the heirs $40 OO0 and inherit the resi-
due himself The old gentleman has recovered his
right mind, and now seeks TO regain possession Of
his fos;une.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

SIX HUNDRED CANNoN-TEN THOUSAND Prison.
ERs-The army under General Scott has taken, since
it landed near Vera Cruz, besides the reduction Of
that important city, and the "Mexican Gibraltar"
about FIVE hundred pieces of artillery, and prisoners
nearly equal TO its whole numerical force Altogeth-
err more than six hundred pieces Of cannon have been
captured from the Mexicans.- They may well keep
their boundaries in ''aciiye operation" That Of
Chapultepec turned out the 4th ult., four cannon,
two Founders and two large Paixhans
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

None of the victorious generals of the late war
with England seized upon candidates for the
Presidency, during the administration of Mr..
Madison. One of his Secretaries selected as his
successor in that station, and was reelected with
singular and never to be paralleled unanimity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

Father REY, of the chapains of the U. S. ar
my, about whose fate there has been doubt for
several weeks, was murdered between Camargo and
Monterey by wandering band of Mexican lancers.
1t seems that the Mexicans are dasardly and cruel,
sparing non-combataRt although clad in the robes
of the church.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

From the following correspondence, il will be seen
that E. r. JAMES, Esq, has received the nomination
for Senator from POsey and vanderburgh counties,
conferred by democratic convention and that he has
accepted the same. correspondent thinks he will
be elected with very little opposition.
EVANSVILLE, Ia, May 7, lS47
Sir-The undersigned were appointed committee
TO inform you Of the result Of the deliberations of the
Senatorial District convention, which this day
blcd this place, for the selection of candidate for
State Senator at the approaching election.
The discharge Of the duties imposed by the accom-
panying copy Of the RESOLUTION unanimously adopted
by the convention, is rendered doubly gratifying by
the opportunity it affords US, Of expressing to you
our individual esteem for your character, and our
dent desire, that the unanimous wish OF your assem-
bled fellow citizens that you should be the candidate
Of the democratic party for the Senate at the approach
ing election may meet your prompt and cheerful ac-
quiesence.
We have the honor to be very respectfully,
Your fellow citizens,
s. r. HAMILL,
H. S. CASSELBERRY,
TURNER NELSON,
ss-.e NJ. ENDICOTT,
/. NJ. WADE.
tI,,,,. E~ocu I,urs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

The ship Thomas w. Sears arrived at Boston re-
GENTLY with 123 Irish Storage passengers. She left
Liverpool with l41, but d died and were born on
the passage. The Boston Journal says that their
condition was ! than that of any who came
to that port before.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

The PRosPEcTs OF PEAcE.-The Washington Union
has lengthy article the present condition of Mex
leo, and the prospects of peace. After describing her
humbed position, the Union says:
I" In this emergency what remains for Mexico Nothing
Our advance could be prosecuted retarded
while their armies in full strengthwhe their forts
and cadels Ieplenished with artillery and ammunition
while their arsenals were filled with small What
be offered, with their armies scattered,
their principal officers prisoners parole their munitions
of captured destroyed their directed into the
Golfers Of the enemy With their strength crippled, their
resources exhausted effective be offered
against the Ue The longer the contest contn
ued Pueba Luis Poosi Mexico itself, now,
must be, in hands"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

now in Vera Cruz They at large in the city, on
their parole. When Gen. Pillow arrived at Vera
Cruz lie found them confined in the castle, and be-
lieyng this to be done from Misrepresentation or
misunderstanding of the orders Of General Scott he
had them Liberated.
They would willingly come to this city If ordered,
but it has been left optional with them either 70
remain in the city of Vera Cruz or come here, they
think that were they to do the latter it might be con-
strued into descrion of their country in her day OF
difficulty and Danger keen sense of honor die
tales the feeling.
We find the following proclamation in the Amcri-
Jalapa) Star. That paper says, with some feei,
ng that if this mode of warfare is adopted, II will
be the most sorrowful time Mexico has ever known.
War without pity will be met with rrithoUt pity!
PROCLAMATION,
The citizen Mariana Salas. general Of brigade ana
eRone Of the regiment Hidalgo, to my JeAo1o c'ti'
zehS.
Ny Friends THE present moment is the mos
proper TO excite The public SPIRIT and form nation
of men truly Free When an enemy triumpIs by hi'
union 10 rob Us of our dearest interests there is
thing mAre sure, and certain than 10 yanqulsf
him by valor and consistency.
For this end kave obtained permission TO raise
guerilla corps, with which to attack and destroy th'
invaders in every manner imaginable. The cOnduc
of the enemy, contrary both to- humanity and nature
rights, authorizes Us TO pursue him without pity
[inisericordid.l "War without pity, and death =
will be the motto of the guerilla warfare of ven
geance therefore invite all my fellowcitizens es
pecialy my brave subordinates, 10 unite at genera
headquarters. to enrol themselves, from Q until il
the afternoon, so that il may be organized In the pre-
sent week.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

The N. o. Picayune has received account of the
killed and wounded at cero Gordo. There was no
officer of the Regulars kiled-14 were wounded,
80 Privates were killed and 1916 wounded. OF the
Volunteers-one volunteer officer killed and sew
en- wounded, Privates killed and as wounded To-
tal--43 killed, 265 wounded Letters received, ex-
press confidence that Gen. Shields will recover.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

After Gen. SHIELDS fell at Cerro Gordo, Col. BAKER
took command of the Brigade, and made the charge
which forced Santa Anna to seek safety in flight 1t
was this brigade which captured Santa Annals carri
age papers, leg, &C.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

TaE VoLUNrEsRs.--We publish'in another column
the necessary forms enable discharged volunteers
10 procure their land warrants or scrip and also for
the transfer Of the same. should they 70 choose We
have all the forms prepared, and will altered to the
business officially for all who desire.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

The N. Y. Tribune, leading wing paper, says
"The wings have never contended that the march
of The armies upon the Rio Grande was the cause Of
the war;"
We reckon that the Tribune don't read the Indiana
whg papers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

Il is computed that there were two hundred andtw
suicides committed in the United States during the
last year. OF which number 80 were by cutting the
throat; 81 hanging 30 shooting; 25 drowning; %
poison; 10 Jumping from height g sabbing; 6
under railroad cars. 50 Supposed to be insane
Is drunk, and Is filed with rcmorse and despair.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

0.FCapt. John Tyler's company of Volunteers left
Richmond on the Both ut. for Old Point Comfort,
where they will embark for the Brazos.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

Custom HoUsE-The business Of the Custom
House. from the Odd to the Both of April, inclusive
presents the following results, compared with the
some pcriod last wear:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
JOSE MARIANA SALAS.


From The Vera Cruz Eagle of the Isl.
MIDsHIPMAN RoDGERs.-Lieut. Semmes, of the
frigate Rarian, left the city yesterday evening with
escort Of twenty men, for the headquarters of Gen.
Scott, intending to obtain from him means of commu
ncation with the Mexican government, in regard TO
Midshipman Rodgers, who has been transferred from
the castle Of Perote to Pucba and perhaps further
into the interior. 1t is certain, however that he
taken TO Puebla. The government of the United
States is determined 10 compel Mexico to treat Mr..
Rodgers prisoner of war; and Lieut. Semmes is
authorized, understand TO make such representa-
tons to the Mexican government and that, in con-
sequence of the failure their part to comply with
the demand, retaliatory course will henceforth be
pursued by government towards prisoners falling
into our hands.
COL Chlds is military governor of Jalapa-as such
he has called on the inhabitants to deliver up all con-
cealed arms in the city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
Hon. ESocH &. JAMES.

MoUxr VERNON, 18th May, 1917.
GenHemen-I received by yesterdays mail your
communication, informing me of my nomination by
the delegates from the run,ies of Vanderburgh and
Posey, as a candidate for the State Senate in this
Senatorial district accompanied by resolution requi-
ring you to inform me of that fact. am neither by
nature nor education political asprant, but if my
fellow citizens deem me competent to fill the Office
which they through your hands have rendered me, j
will serve item as truly and fully my ability will
permit.
Receiye. gentlemen, my sincere thanks for the
manner in which you have mentioned my
Truly your fellow citizen,
E. R. JAMES.
S. r. HANfLL,
II. s. CAssELBERRY,
= TURNER Nelson,
NJ ENDcoTT,
ISAAC NJ WADE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27

ft5-Our list of victories, achieved in Mexico since
May z, 1916, year ago. stands in the follow
ing order:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
VERA CRUZ, Nav 2.

VERA CRUZ, May =.
Eds. Della send you the first number of the
"American STAR" published in Jalapa.
In the Eagle" of the LIST. which | send you, you
will learn that Don Pedro Anaya has been declared
dictator. The Swedish consul, who arrived yesterday
from Mexico, tells me that it is true that Anaya has
been elected dictator; Canalizo spoken of COM
mander-in-chief of the army, and that preparations
are being made for the removal Of the government to
Ceiaya, in case our army marches to the city.
The Swedish consul tells me that he visited Santa
Anna at Orizaba, and obtained from him passport
to come down. He had but a thousand men with him.
badly equipped, and he looking haggard and much
detected. His day was passed. Both soldiers and
officers have lost all confidence in him-and. have
no doubt, that were he to to Vera Cruz during
the present state of feeling Of the Mexican popula-
ton, he would be murdered
In Vera Cruz everything is going on smoothly.
The business of the city is increasing in wonderful
degree. The waters covered with merchant YES
sells. Yankee hotels, Yankee auction houses, Yam
kee circus companies, and Yankee ice-hOuses, are
starting up at every turn of the corner.
learn from an officer Of the Potomac, tia: the ma
Wy are getting up expedition TO the south, embrace
ing Campeachy, Tobasco, and Huasacuaco. sin
cerey hope that they may meet something worthy of
their arms, there great disappointment and
modification among the officers, at not being permit
ted to attack the caatle by sea, while the army was
bombarding by land
(ET The reported surrender of the city of Mexico
to Gen. Scott, is premature. Sill, we have little
doubt that the general is at this time in peaceabe
possession of the city.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid entering them at the Custom House, will
be found specified at the head of such articles, in
page of quotations. The following othcrregular
tons:
Memorandum. in all cases in which the in
voice entry shall not contain the weight, OF guam
tity, measure of goods wares, or merchandise now
weighed or measured, or gagged, the same shall be
weighed guaged, measured, at the expense Of the
owner, agent, or consignee.
Dratcbdcks.-That, from and after the first day Of
December, lol6, in lieu of the bounty heretofore au
thorlzed by law be paid on the expectation OF
led fish of the fisheries Of the UnIted States,
there shall be allowed the expectation thereof,
if cured with foreign salt, drawback equal in amount
TO the duty paid on the salt, aud more: to be
ceraned under such regulations may be prescribed
BY the Secretary of the Treasury.
Credits.-All duties are payable in cash-or,
Goods w ares and Merchandise, on their importa-
tion may be placed in Public Stores under the Ware
housing law, and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, &c., are withdrawn therefrom Except for
re. expectation but if not claimed at the expiration
of year. duties and charges paid, are then to be
appraised and sold under the direction Of the Colec
tor of the Port.
Tares allo,ced.-On sugar in boxes Is per cent; in
casks ~; in bags and mats o. Coffee in casks l2 in
bags y and bales 81 Cotton in bales D and in ccroon:
g. Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags |. Cheesein boxe,
90 Indigo in ceroons II; and in cases l5 Pepper
in bags >. Pimento in bags 3. And Figs in drum'
10 per cent
Leakage and breakage. spirits . per cent
Ale, Beer and Porter in bottles 10. All other Liquors
in bottles per cent.
Restrictions.-Ne goods to be imported in vessels
less than 80 tons burthen No Beer, AIe and Porte,
casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer
surc if in bottles, Of packages less than six dozen
No distilled spirits in casks of less capacity than
ty gallons, wine measure, except Brandy which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than
gallons.
Tonnage duty.-on American vessels and the yes
selsof Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg Bremen, Lubec, Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Old
enburg, Russia. Austria, Brazil, Hanover, Papal Do
mnions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican ane
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25

Bills Notes, &c, unstamped, are no evidences of
debt.
Supplement TO the Act imposing Duties PrOmis-
sorry Notes, &c, from and after the LIST day Of
Nay, 1916.
All Deeds aud Leases are required to be stamp
ed One Dollar. Bills Of Sale, where the amount
conveyed exceeds $500 aud release Of mortgage,
One Dollar.
Mortgages, with or without a covenant for the
payment Of the sum intended TO be secured, re-
quired to be stamped according 10 the above scale.
Where a bond note is given for the debt secured
by the mortgage it is not necessary that such mort.
gage. and the bond note thereby secured, should
both be written stamped paper.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25
WHARFAGE.

SECTION l. BE IL enacted and Ordainedb by the May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods,
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
on board any vesselor vessels lying at said wharves,
placed thereon for the purpose of shipment or ex.
posure for sale, shall pay the following Rates Of
Wharfage for each and every day the may re-
main thereon, any less time excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber the rates of which are to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance,
for the to remain on the wharves,) to be paid
by the consgnee, or in event of their being
none the of the vessel and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, half price, also be
paddy the shipper, owner,or the master aore-
saih
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25

For every vessel, either drawing feet water up
wards, or measuring Is tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the to the city of Baltimore, per
For every vessel OF like draft, from Baltimore
For the months of December j January February
and March, in addition to every foot such yes
sci draws. 80. -
Belt enacted by the General assembly Of Maryland
That every master owner of a mcrchantve 60
ing to sea- whether sailing under coasting license
registered of the burthen of hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall he obliged receive the first
Pilot who offers conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capes or shall
pay to him halpiloagc; provided the said Pilot shall
speak or board said vessel above Fort McHenry and
shall be duly licensed to act as Pilot; and provided
further that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capes into port shall be entitled to
take charge of the vessel Photo the Capes,
on her ncXtyoyage.
SEC. 2. Ind be IL enacted, That any master or own
of merchant vessel, sailing under coasng license
or registered of the burthen of one hundred and
upwards coming from sea- shall be obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot his vcs-
sell and shall continue the same to the port of destna
ton or shall pay him half pilotage; provided said
Pilot shall speak or board said vessel before Cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
ALSO the said Pilot shall have branch or license to
the destined port of said vessel.
SEC.3 Ind be IL enacted, That the owners of all
vessels of the burthen of seventy five tons and up
wards not exceeding one hundred TONS before going
TO sea- shall apply to the Board of Pilots for license
to navigate the Chesapeake Bay, and shall pay to the
said Board for such license at the rate OF six cents per
ton and such license shall be good for twelve months.
SEGA And be IL enacted, That the master of any
vessel for which license is made necessary, by the
preceding section Who shall navigate the same with
out such license, shall subject himself TO receive
Pilot upon the terms as is provided for in the
first section of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
swan, D,s.o,ces and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE

For philadelphia ana NC"
About 100 miles, S3-About 200 miles, Ia SO.
Cars or a Steamer lpape Are due
Nil =, Pm Daily at .......6 A. NJ
DAILY, exc Sun. 9 A, M. Daily, exc. sun q and
and . Pm. IL p M
For York and Columbia. Pa
So mites, s 500 miles, S2.l2s.
Cars feaue
O,;jv at 9 A. M Daily, exc Sun. II A. NJ.
Daily. exc. Sun. p. M. and o. M.
FOR Washington city
40 miles 81 Como round trip tickets issued.)
n,iIy rxc sun GA. Nj Daily, SAL & Il p. NJ.
aud g. M. oa''y' exc gu" - p M
For Cumberland, sc.
ia miles, -.
Daily, at INA. NJ. Daily, at..'....6 p M.
For Nticott's Wills aud Frederick
Is miles 6t cts.--6l miles, S2.i0
Daily,..........7iA. NJ. Daily IA 20 M
Daily, exc. Sun. p. NJ. Daily exc sun w A. M
uarper's Very and Winchester Va
al miles I'LL miles
Carsleare daily 4 IA. M. Daily, '....''.o Pm
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25
REGUL Ms
Extracts from the Ordinances no,o in force.
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE

Ii is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage is due
and the payments secured to his satisfaction he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues are collected
The sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is here
bv assessed and levied upon every vessel of sixty or
more tons, arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States is required to re-
port and enter at the Custom House, and the collector
of the port shall be- and is hereby authorised to col
lect the same.
Also the sum of cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and every vessel ofsxty
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25

A CARD.-The undersigned, Owners or Agents
OF vessels engaging Freights from this port TO Liver
pool or London, agree that and after this date, all
freights to either port, engaged by either Of them,
shall be on condition, that the freight shall be paid
Immediately on the landing of the Goods, and the
same shall be particularly noted the Bills Of Lad
ing before signing, to wit: "Freghts to be paid i'm
medately the landing of the Goods, without any
allowance Of credit. discount TO the consignee
They also further agree, that Freights on Cotton
shall be charged on the invoice weight which must
be furnished by the shippers before the Bills Of Lad
ing signed, and the amount OF Freight to be paid
specified on the Bill OF Lading.-Batmore, August
LIST, lS47.
Alex. Brown s. Sons, Schaer & Kuster,
Clark & Kellogg, Oelrichs & thurman,
VIM. Graham Son, VIM. Howell & Son,
Jas. Corner 4 Son, Kirkland Chase & Co.
b: Buck & Son, F. w. Br,ne & Sons,
VIM. Wilson & Sons, Thos. Wilson & Co
F. & W. Rodewald, Edw Kurtx.
Robert Leslie &zSon, Cohen & Kali
Deecke 4 Gerdes, Jno. K. Randall.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25

tons arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which,
by the laws of the United States is required to
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shallbe and they hereby author
ised collect the same, provided, that
the of money assessed and levied by this section,
shall be collectedfro each vessel but once month,
although she may arrive more frequently.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25

roupe fue cents per ton-when laden with other
than colonial produce. On French vessels from
other ports and all other foreign vessels Except
above enumerated) coming from ports where Anne
rcans permlttedto trade ninetyf four cts per Ton
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts.
per ton; from Cuba s l67 cts. per ton; otherports S
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-25
DOCKAGE.

All VESSELS except those with fire wood, lying at,
or in manner making of any wharf belonging to
rented by the state, shall pay dockage according
TO TIE following rates:
Those occupying the tier per ton,per day cent
" {" I'd do. " "
All beyond the I'd do. " d"