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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11
BANk NorEs.-A PROPOSITION is before the Legis

BANK NoTEs.-A proposition is before the Legis-
ature of Illinois, 10 prohibit the circulation of bank
under dollars As the English radicals said
of the reform Bill" in 1880, Z" 1t is good first
step; pass it." 1t is not only good first step, but
long first step to reformation Of the currency for
in the Interior among the agricultural population Of
agricultural State the greater number of contracts
for sums under ten dollars, and consequently most
of the circulation must be under that farmer
may sell load of wheat for hundred dollars; but
as he wants his money to pay his taxes, his mechan-
les and shop bills, his " hired men, and in sums OF
less than dollars for each, he will require pay
ment for his wheat in smaller currency than bank
notes of ten dollars. And if nothing but coin be
allowed to circulate under that sum, he must receive
coin his wheat Under this system, the necessi-
ties of business will continually retain sufficient coin
within the State, and thus its business from the
evils of fuctuating paper circulation.
But the principal advantage of this system will be
the security of farmers and mechanics, and other per-
sons not acquainted with the money MARKET" espe-
cialiy women, from being imposed upon by counter
felt notes, and the notes of insolyent banks When
ever bank fails, these persons the sufferers
Merchants and traders, understanding the money
market, are always Wise in time in such contingent
cies. 1t is good first step; pass it."-PhL
Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

IMPROVEMENT THE WABASH RIVERA bill for the
improvement of the navigation of that part of the
Wabash river which is subject the concurrent uris
dction of Indiana and Illinois, has passed the Legis
latures of both States, and become law. The Vim
cennes Gazette says the provisions of this law are of
the most liberal character, and expresses the belief
that the stock will be taken with great avidity. The
law authorizes the formation of company to be
called {" The Wabash Navigation Company" which
may fully organize fourteen hundred shares
of $50 each shall have been subscribed. This will
secure sum of $4,000 to begin with, which expe-
rienced engineers deem amply sufficient to complete
the improvement necessary at the Grand Rapids.
Books are to be opened forthwith at different points
in both States, and the commissioners appointed are
determined to push the matter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

We do not present these facts for the purpose OF
unduly influencing the market. We say to no man,
Go and buy now. We advise one to hold on in
expectation OF again getting the prices paid after the
arrival of the Sarah Sands But looking over the
whole ground-of continued and even extended want
in Europe probable decline in the resent exorbitant
rates of feights to the English and French coast an
almost certain fall in river feights at home and the
assigned causes of the decline of Flour in England
after the sailing of the Sarah Sands-we cannot really
see ANYTHING which should depress Flour In the Uni
ted States materially below the rates current after the
arrival of the Hibernia.
Others who see differently, should rely on their
own judgment, and act accordingly.
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Later from Tampico.

Critical situation Of the Volunteers from the Ondi0ka
-eRePorfed conflict pith the Mrricans under Gen.
CoS-Mrrch Of Gen. Piaow TO the rescue Of the
Holnteers-Sickness in the I'd Mississippi Regi-
nlent-Murder Of an American al Iampico-Death
Of Lieut.. Gibson, DC
By the schooner St. Paul. the New Orleans Picay-
une received letters from Tampco, from which we
make the subjoined extracts.
TAMPIco, Feb. 6, 1S47.
I am sorry 10 inform you of the loss of the fine ship
OndiakH, Of which you have doubt already heard,
having board of the Louisiana volunteers under
Col. DE Russy She ashore about a week ago
thirty miles the southwark Of this place. and
total wreck l have heard whether any lives
lost not but presume there none she lies close
upon the beach. LIEUT. Miller of the 4ih artillery, with
about forty men, started from here few days ago to the
Of the wrecked party, and a schooner also
despatched TO the ship, but account Of headwinds
turned without communicating with her. The schooner
Is TO sail again when The wind is fair.
Yesterday unpleasant rumor reached here relative
10 the unfortunate party who wrecked. 1t is but
rumor aud that do credit, and there many
others who also doubt it. The rumor brought by
the captain Of the schooner who started the relief OF
the volunteers but returned have stated. The cap
that be fell with boat, said be from the
wreck with several OF the crew, who informed him that
very large number of armed Mexicans had attacked
and made prisoners of all the volunteers we'll
party under Lieut. Miller, who left here for their assist
The the boat stated that they trying
reach Tampco; but yet they have arrived and
think their story altogether improbable don't know
where a livery large number OF mexicans could be
raised near this place. and particularly the sea-
coast in that direction. But be this may, Just
informed that another expedIton-100 strong under
Capt Magruder, is to start Tomorrow for the OF
the wreck, that few days shall know all about
it.
TAxPIco, Feb. 8, 1847.
The plot thickens- Rumor is followed by rumor in
quick succession. begin TO think there is something in
the report about the Nexeans having attacked Col De
Rossy; but claim that may be excused for my
faith this story Il rs reached US. Mexican rnmors,
the main, worth just what importance people may be
whimsical enough to attach to them. "WoIf, WOLFF is
the common cry bat il may be that the wolf has come.
AT ell events those in authority here have proper
owing TO reports that have reached the city in the last
twenty hours order whole bngade-n addition
TO Lieut.. Mers and Capt Magruders forces mentioned
m my letter Of the 6h-to 60 at 10 the relief OF
Col De Russy. This is what ought have been done
at rst If il deemed necessary do anything ALL
II Col De Russy needed aid, ii aid beyond the
power Of handful Of men to render, and sufi
sent force should have been despatched his
assistance
But TO the last bulletin" which may may not be
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

There are three distinct classes of banks in Ohio,
which, by this time, furnish circulation of six mil
lions of dollars. First class, Independent Banks, "
circulation 1912 900, secured by deposite with the
There are nine banks of this class Second class,
Branches of the Safe Bank circulation So $780,
346 These banks deposite with Board of Control
10 per cent. their circulation, safety fund for
the redemption of their circulating notes. This fund
now amounts to 1904 342. There are in operation
seventeen of this class Third Glass; "Old Banks,
circulation 81, 433, 79l. These banks depos,e
curites for the safety Of the bill hoder they are on
the old plan of chartered banks. There are of this
class.
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o. The Wing papers have had good deal TO say
about the 'ocofoco abuse of Gen. Taylor. But they
don't make any specifications, for the good reason
that they can't. We defy them to produce from any
"locofoco" paper anything more severe than the fol-
lowing, which is from late number of the Pittsburgh
American wing Mclean paper:
''In the captulation of Monterey his conduct, we
can but little doubt was faulty, he appears by his
own statement to have been dupcd by Ampuda into
the belief of peace. Here the Mexican played the
same game upon HIM that Napoleon did on the Aus
trian at Rvero-the credulity producing the
same important advantages to the opposite and worst
ed party for without the ruse, Bonaparte was beaten
But neither the Austrian at Rivero, American at
Monterey could be accused Of more than too great
simplicity. There was nothing criminal TO be urged
against either. OF the late letter of Gen. Taylor,
less can be said in defence. There is weakness
about it, to say the least, altogether unbecomng the
high rank and responsible station he holds. Indeed
we know of nothing to PALATE excuse it. As the
General in command on an important campaign, he
commits to the merces of others, detail of intended
operations every purpose of which should be guarded
with the most scrupuous secrecy. 1t is offence,
which if done by any officer with doubtful purpose,
should subject him to severe punishment. But when
done by the commanding General in levity, negIi-
gence, ignorance must be regarded the heighth
Of imprudence and evdencing an unitness for his
trust But Government had already superseded him
in command and it would have consulted its true Dig
nifty in resting satisfied here for this act of ndiscre
ton, and passed TO the better and commendable
part of bis conduct, which they should have kept more
generously in remembrance. His indiscretIons should
have been forgotten, and the victories of the army
which he commanded, and to the merit of which he
may Justly lay claim, only remembered.
Gen. Taylor's friends quote the example of Gen.
Washington for the letter writing but they forgot
that Gen. Washington wrote published in
tended plans of his command unless to the President
of Congress. No matter how full his private letters
may have been of the past-there is nothing to be
found in any Of them of the intended future
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

A REMARKABLE FIRM.-Welch, Mann g. Delevan,
the famous Circus men, in their business connection
Of many years. have received and dsbursed seye raj
millions of dollars,-the partners being separated
hundreds Of mles,-yet no scrap of writing has ever
been required from either the others in relation to
their transactions. Each kept separate account of
receipts and expenditures and when they met an ac-
count stated, and the profits if any, rataby divi.
ded, without cavil or explanation. Mr.. Mann has
now Withdrawn from the association.-C CINCINNATI
Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

Mr.. James II. Cowden, has been appointed by the
President, Postmaster at this city, vice A. Collins,
Esq, whose term expires on the Sd prox.
Mr.. Cowden has been Postmaster for some -
or IL years BEFORE and far know, performed
the duties of the Office WELL and doubt will do so
again. We were applicant ourselves but couldn't
quite come it. This is the second time have been
defeated for Offices, which were in the gift of the
gentlemen, and now, The third time is the charm,
and we announced ourselves last week for another
Office, it is hoped the LADIES will not suffer Us to be
defeated again.-Madison Courier, FEB. 81
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or The N. O. Delta, of the 18th inst. saws.

DAY OF ExcIrEMENT.-It generally rumored. YES
erday that by The Liverpool steamer Sarah
been ecevedthat it good for breadsus but not ia
vorable TO cotton However this may the
our market were unusually heavy Fully $4,000 bbls of
-four were taken part TO arrvethe bulk Of il early The
day 50 80 to S. and subsequently Sc % So 37 bb
which the closing rates. The sales of too
very about 1000 disposed Of TO ship
pers, chiefly at 81 per bushel leaving little unsod.
The sales of cotton hardly reached 200 bales small
ots prices decidedly in favor Of buyers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

Our Army-The Volunteers and Regulars.--W With
Shields for defence; Butler for suppIies Piuou
for repose, and Marshall for parade, may they not
lack Wool for comfort, Worth in battle, or Garland
for victory crying Quit-man to the foe, but
laying their Tcggs on the enemys back, pay prompt
y their Scott, charge the 7aylor always knows
how.
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Go AHEAD.--lt gives US much pleasure to learn
that our neghbor and friend, James E. Reeves, has
nearly ready to 60 into operation at city, cotton
factory, with most approved machinery, turning five
hundred spindes. The tariff of 1916 does not alarm
him. If his experiment succeeds, and of its
in his enterprising and energetic hands we have
doubt, II will form epoch in the history and growth
of our city. The example will be followed by others,
and and idle water power will be put in
requsition in propelng machinery till it will make
us as it was once predicted by engineer, the
Pittsburgh of Indiana" Our city never pros
porous as now. Go ahead.-Richmond Ia, .efer-
sonian.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

trThe New York Tribune says: I'VE hear that
Thomas Rawlings, of Brooklyn, received by the last
steamer orders for thousand FARMS of $50 acres
each, all $780, 900 acres-in Western Va, the whole
tract being intended for Welch settlement to be
commenced the coming Spring: OF the whole num-
Der intending to Join the colony, not one can read
English
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Relief OF Ireland and scotland.

By resolution Of the executive committee for the reil
Of Scotland and Ireland ordered that fast the sub
scribers pay subscriptions money deliver
places Of depOste the articles agreed to be Delivered the
Of such persons be published in the papers s
place, TO prevent imposition upon the donors.
The following money subscriptions have been paid
Rev. Mr.. Daniel, 50 III. 0Neal, IS
Rev. MIR. Gillett, d. MaguiIe, 10
J.W. FOudaU, I n. McCaTty, COLLECTED by
Rev. Mr.. Kavanaugh, | Dr. NegeyD 10
George Porter, Samuel Blythe,
MIR. Ssffoid, John n. Thompson Is
DR.. Gaydon, ! Alfred Harrison, 10
Mrs. Sarah Brouse | James NJ. Ray, 70
CALVIN FLETCHER, Treasurer.
We pleased to learn that active being
taken by fellow citizens forward the benevolent puT-
relieve the sufferers above contemplated and that
provisions suitable will be forward the state
Of the roads will admit.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11
by AUTHORITY.

TPUBLIc-No 81
extend the time Cor selling lands granted the
Asylum Tor teaching the deaf and dumb
enacted BY the Senate and House Representatives. Of
the United STATES Of America an Congress assembled That
Their time Of five years. from and after the expiration
Of that time heretofore allowed be- and the hereby
allowed and permitted the Of the Centre College Of
Kentucky who also Of the Kentucky Asylum
for teaching the deaf and dumb to sell the lands heretofore
said asylum and confirmed said Trustees for
asylum by Of Congress heretofore passed
Provided That the provisions Of this shall extend
JOHN W. DAVIS,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
G. NJ. DALLAS,
President of the Senate.
Approved February is, ls47.
JAMES X. POLK.
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ORA shot tower capable Of manufacturing some
ten thousand pounds Of lead daily into shot of all
sizes, has just been put in operation by F. KENNETH,
at St. LOUIS Such an establishment. near to the
great lead deposites Of the northwest must be profit
able,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-11

No less than twenty-five of divorce have
been decTeed in Washeaw county, Mich, during the
past year.
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GREAT BARGAIN.


- THE undersigned, wishing change his business.
f5Im offers his property for SALE consisting follows: A
llal small lanyard conyenient large house
with shops for shoemaking and finishing leather; a GOOD
frame house well nnlsed good well
stable with other buildings necessary a mechanic, excellent
garden well set with sfubey; with young
selected
situated on the National road eleven
person WIN small capital locate himself
tan bark and hides are plenty and cheap,
aud prompt paying no
OF Kind Any person wishing
description viii do well and trying himself
elsewhere. ABRAHAM II. MELVIN
WHliamst0wn, Feb. l6, le47.
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SOIDIERStl

q BOUNTY OF ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES
- OF LAND One HUNDRED Dollars Government Scrip t
his opton) given enling the OF the
United States to serve during the war with Mexico
The land to be located district Of the United States where
land is subject to private entry
The scrip bear six per interest payable
semannuslly.
The UNDERSIGNED would state to the young men Marion and
the adjoining counties that the last filling and
that them wish provide themselves with good
hundred dollars cash. pehaps in short time they
had better without delay Of his Rendezvous ~ lndi
annapolis Franklin Madison Ind The undersigned would fur
ther state that all paid from the day ens
that eight dollars month"; Tin addition the bounty) given
him. and that for the service for which wanted
horse and equipments are furnished. JOHN LOVE,
s7-3w LIST 1t LIST Regt Dragons
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Mourn OF rHE RIO GaArpE.


have plenty of bad give you. gentlemen.
very little thai i pleasant
The fate of Col Mays guard and baggage you have
aeay head obu intelligence has just reached this place
too painfully and well authenticated, which that
the enemy have opened in eaInes and that their hatred
Is mortal
On the Iith Of January met Richie of the 4h
InfantrY but acting with the I'd Dragons, his way
from Sato with ten dagoOns to Victoria bearing mpor-
dispatches ot
II said these dispatches contained the whole plan Of
operations in which about 10 engage. While on he
road between Monterey and Victoria but at VIII place
leaIn party attacked young Ri,ehie
assOed and dragged cOrned and the despa ches
Ied off, The ten Dragons were either killed or taken pis-
Lieut. Richie Of the distinguished and
excellent young officers in the His conduct at Pao
Alto and Resaca the admiration Of the army, and he
much esteemed for his talents and the excellence OF his
heart. There is little doubt Of his deah-sl, whilst
there Is a shadow Of doubt there is hope.
few days ago officer Of % Ohio regiment Lieut.
Miller believed TO be his name, murdered Chcho-
and awfuly mutiIaed His heart cut out and hung
upon shrub, to show US suppose how deeply seaed
their hatred towards would like 10 have command Of
hundred mounted men, with unlimited over the
country between CeTsiyo and Camargo My first would
be TO shoot every IN Mer then and BUN every
the for miles right aud left and shoot every
CersVoand then continue TO shoot them, in that
region, fast they made their appearance.
But is that will deep sensation in the
States The following letter reached General Worth last
evening OF doubt about its
II is fOm Capt Chapman of the army:
SALrrILo JAM 25. IS47.
have only time write letter. Maj Borand, Of the
Arkansas cavalry with 80 and Major Gaines and Cassius
NJ Clay, with 80 men, were surprised and captured at En-
eaTnaciOn. 40 miles beyond Salllo the morning
Of the 23d, by Gen. Minon- He heard that BoTand
there and marched from Maehaua with sou cavalry and
took them without firing gun This IS no stampede.
Yours, truly, w. W CHAPMAN.
The above is all that has reached the subjects in
fact is clear enough Between 50 and 80 OF our have
been taken prisoners and undoubtedly San Luis POtOs
this The hatred Of the Mexcans inveerae, how
against vOuntee that fears are entertained for
the safety Of the prisoners
The troops beginning to down from camp Palo
Alto Gen. Scott would embarked to-day, the Mas
sachuset for TampcO, if heavy nOIther had not sprung
IN yesterday.
The destination OF the troops Lobos about rs miles
from Vera Cruz As Santa Anna knows all about II PIE
there Is improperly in my telling you. 1t Is an
island the main land aud behind il Is safe hat
koT for vessels Of considerable size The is rocky
and the pass very crooked but not extremely dangerous la
the Of the week shall be the Gull, the
northers and souheases do send another world
you will receive description of the battle and capture
Of Vera Cruz. H.
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PROVISION STORE.

Subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens Of Indian
apol that they and keeping constantly, on
hand doors Mr. Hedeeys street
general assortment of Fresh Meats Poultry EGGS
etahes fact thing appeaning Market HOUSE.
which they good and cheaper than be purchased else
where.
favone patronage marketing
delivered free Of charge within the Limits Of
hope keeping hand the beat The country Affords
slant application the business share public patronage
Market prices paid for Poultry, Venson, Eggs, &c sc
A. LOunEN
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Slavery i'm Mexico.

1t has been asserted that slavery did not exist in
Mexico. Ii is true under that it does not but
under the of peOnGge it does, and in It's worst
firm, confined to color, but perpetual bondage
and punishment for debt. Many large proPrietors
control in this way hundreds Of poems, both men and
women. The debt is perpeual-it generally increa-
ses instead Of diminishng-and is rarely ever paid.
The peon being charged with interest well as with
clothing, substance, medicine, &c. In this way il
is believed that more than million of poems held
as slaves and may be seized fug tives if they dare
to leave the employ of their MASTER and the fruits Of
their labor 90 to the master, and not to the peon In
the speech of the Hon. Mr. Roberts of Mississippi, by
whom public attention has been called to this subject
these laws are given as follows Union.
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PEoN LAWS OF MEXICO.

"ARr The responsible for the conduct Of
their servants aud for the the law gives them
those servants the authority Of fathers over their sons
they particularly and chastiSe them The
authority given the family Of the servant that
lives with the master
"ARr O. In consequence Of the foregoing provision, the
should provide for the education Of the children oil
the servants dependen upon them
ART g. Should The faults Of the servant be
gravated because he frequently fails In his service
whether for want OF respect TO The master, he shall be
chatsed by the justice acade) with six months irons If
man, with the Ia cerenG) clog il in the house
Of the master; the latter having The TO diminish this
penalty pleasure II the should be guilty Of overt
acts against the mase he shall be punished in conformity
10 the existing laws
"ARr A. He who being once convicted, according to the
foregoing articles shall repeat the offence shall be
the public works, in irons; and if shall be
cted she shall be condemned year Of secuson with
the clog
"ARr In no case shall the master lose the debt of the
and the of punishment being concluded the
shall return to the service Of his maer he can do
it but if he into the serve Of another this other
shall pay the debt
"ARr. g. The law which prohibits trading with
and the penalties which those laws establish those who
contracted them, are declared 10 be in force.
"ARr T. The who abuses the power given him by
shall tried aud punished in conformity law
ding the abuse he may commit but in case,
that of the application of fine in favor Of the sggeved
shall the master lose the debt
"ARr. s. Payments shall be made in money goods If
the servants ask them, at the current prices For settle
men and plantations where there stores and the
goods brought from other parts they shall be charged
with the costs. The master who give his goods
with higher charges than the foregoing regulation requires
shall be fined equivalent to- triple the which he
charges upon the servant.
art. g. AS The master cannot away the servant
without cause neither the leave the
Of his without the The
who shall do so shall be positively returned 10 the service
Of his MASTER chsslised by the justice in the house Of the
master, with two months in irons, with the clog if
man."