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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-06-02

OF@Our merchants are now receiving their
new Goods, and are determined to make their
customers rich by giving them the very best Of
barg ains.-Kalama@oo Telegraph.
GF'OurMerchants" are now receiving their
new Goods and are determined to make them
selves rich by not advertising. Hope they'll
s.have good time of it,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-06-02

The following facts are commended to the cam
did consideration of all patriotic and glory cler-
gymen, who are nothing 10th at the proclamation
of Governors, to preach thanks-giviu sermons on
account of the triumphs of the American arms in
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
MONDAY NIGHT, OCT. 4, Is47.
rorbear.nce ha. ceased to be a virtue.

,. FoEhearanco has ceased 10 bc "'r'"s'
The Mexican government having declined to accede t'
the liberal propositions OF government or peace OF
even il would SEEM give them serious ana respectful
hearing i s now manifest that the orbearng spirit and
oh;ect which has induced the administration TO tender
peace has been wholly misunderstood
The propositions of Mexico--thai should pay to
Mexican citizens all the damages sustained by them du
ring the war; surrender all that portion OF Texas west OF
the Nueces abandon all of New Mexico, all OF Lower
and one-haf of Upper California leave the imports OF
our own and all other merchants into the Mexican ports
open to new duties, to conscahon, and give ny
our claim to any right of way across the shmusare SO
preposterous as to put all hopes Of peace at least for the
present, out OF the question.
We understand it has been determined by the govern
ment to make further Of peace part
When Mexico wants peace hereafter, ether for it, We
are now in the possession OF her capital principal cities
ports, and possessions Large renforccmcnts are daily
moving forward from Vera Cruz, sufficient to support the
gallant column in the present occupation OF the capital
Puebia &c., and to open and keep open the line OF com
munication between the seaboard and the man army IN
addition to- and besides the regiments organizing and
moving forward from Kentucky, Tennessee, and ndi-
ana, other renforcemens, to the ul extent authorized
by the law OF Congress, will be called out at once, to
make certain OF the security OF the army IN Its present
occupation and operations
AS the continuance OF the war is forced upon us, II
must be waged with vgor The country conquered must
be occupied and governed by martial law and its resou
ces and revenues rendered tributary in every practicable
manner to the support of occupation and government
\ We arc happy 10 learn that there are ample means in
the treasury hanks the operation OF the tariff OF 1870
for the most vigorous prosecution of the war, including
the organization, equipment, transportation, &C., OF all
the new troops required until time after the meet
ing Of Congress
Mexico would never have offered terms preposterous,
If she had not been encouraged by the territory
ty" by the Nueces party and Mexican party at home,
by the party which has denounced this war as aggres-
sive, unholy and unjust part Let us hope how
ever that her recent eacherous and vndicve course
will rouse and unite the nation in the prosecution OF the
war; ard in cxacting from her. by military contributions,
as far as practicable, its future expenses.
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In Justice this gentleman 1t is proper to observe that
the statement of the Mexican commissioners cannot pos
sby be true-hat the other terms OF the treaty were
satisfactorily adjusted, he would refer to his government
in the hope OF favorable result the question OF surren
dering the territory between the Nueces and the Ro
Grande and also portion of Upper California In the
absence OF any information from that gentleman on the
subject we undertake to give this statement flat denial
1t would not only have been violation OF his instruc-
lions but the idea of consulting his government upon
the proprety OF surrenderng portion OF the territory OF
the sovereign State of Texas too absurd to be enter
tanned for moment by any person except rabd Mex
ican wing Mr. Trst is an able firm, and truly patriotic
man and we confidently venture the assertion that he
never made any such suggestion to the Mexican COM
lnissioners.
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The Mexican government has curious idea, indeed,
of the rules of civilized warfare The last communication
of the commissioners their government is full OF msy
sophistry and mpudent aectaon of refined principles
The facts however, lie in nutshell According to the
Mexican code OF ethics she may plumber people, i'm
prison their persons, and violate her treaties intended to
compensate them for their losses She may thus give
good cause for the eyes of the Congress of the Uni
ted States and of civilized nations, and yet orbear
then to wage upon her She may 60 to invade
territory obtained according all the established rules Of
civilized nations; she may refuse to receive the ambassa
dor of peace; she may reject the ovebranch time after
time. She may then shed the blood of our people
upon our own SOIL She thus compels us to draw the
sword to repe her aggressionso pursue her into her
own territory to exact justice from her hands, and yet
she will now insist upon making treaty of peace
without her giving cent to pay the claims of
suffering people, cent to pay the expenses of
the war which she has provoked. She will not only
refuse to give us land, of which she has too much
for the benefit OF her people, and in place of
money, of which she has none to pay us; but she
demands that we must creep out of this war by
giving up the very land which have annexed to
our conederacy by the voluntary consent OF the peo-
pie of two free republics She insists upon abandon
much OF territory OF texas as west OF
the Nueces river and would deprive one of the sovereign
States oil this Union of portion of her territory. She
makes this degrading condition as sine qua non of
peace and she makes while her troops have been over
thrown her ports captured her srongholds in power
and our glorious flag is flying her capital
Well indeed has it been said that Providence maddens
those when ii intends to destroy.
And now we shall see which OF the wings will take
the side of this infatuated nation against their
try. Too many Of them have already, unfortunately,
given the cue to the Mexicans; and now we shall see
whether they will catch the in return from them Will
they continue to be Mexican whgs' And will the Mex
leans and Mexican wings continue to occupy the same
ground and insist upon the Nueces the boundary line
And will free and great people take such into
their confidence, and clothe them with their honors?
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From gentleman intimately connected cith the capfta)
ssVEpA Cruz 10Th Saplember.

for the guegllas"
From gsnn'a intimately connected with the eapitai)
''VERA Cruz, 10th September,
''The intelligence received this morning from Mexico
via Orizab that Gen. Scott entered the capital by mann
force having previously taken Chepultepec aud the cnde'
for equivalent to official news know no iurhef
details than that Gen Bravo killed, and that General
Santa Anna retired to Guadalupe, six miles north Of
with his remaining troops. great number Oh Meal
can officers are reported to have been killed
Wh regard to anterior to the taking OF he crPa
the nth, nothing explicit has reached here a' am
Of All the information, however, tha mas peeh
gathered comedies 10 show that the 9th movement
had been made by the Americans Chepuepec and that
light had taken place to the lih on which
date the fire be pretty brisk and continued
till the work was consummaed But, as already stated,
there were no details be relied That Mexico
has fallen into the hands of the American army repeat it,
is an accomplished fact l am satisfied it,"
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Correspondence between the Supreme Government of
Mexico the Generals Chief the American Army
amd the Commissioner OF the United States
HEADQUARTERS ARMY u. S AMERICA,
Coy0acan, August 81 lS47.
To his Ercleary the President and Gencraiin chief of the
Republic of Merico.
SIR: Too much blood has already been shed in this
natural between the great republics OF this con
nen is that the die rences between them should
anicaby and honoray settled, and it is known your
exceency that commissioner the part Of the United
States clothed with full powers TO that end is with this
army. To enable the two republics to enter negotia
ton, willing TO sign reasonable terms short
armistice.
| shall wait with impotence until to morrow morning
direct to this communications but shall in the
meantime seize and occupy such positions outside of the
capital may deem necessary TO the shelter and comfort
of this army
respect, your excellency's most obedent servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
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September 2Oth--Havng heard nothing more from or OF
Colonel Chlds perfectly well sa'sied that the whole
report is Mexican and entirely unfounded Nts *
"As yet we have official news direct from General
Scott is exceedingly difficult got express through,
for The auer ilas F"
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MINISTRY OF WAR AND MARINE,



e Mexico, August Il, IS47.
To his Ercelency General Vinhed Scott Conimdndey-in
chief of the army of the United States:
Srn, The undersigned, Minister of War and Marine of
government OF the United States of Mexico is instruct
ed by his excellency the President commander n-chie
reply your communication in which you propose 10
into armstce with view to avoid the further
shedding Of blood between the great republics of this
continent for the purpose of hearing the propositions which
may be made for this purpose by the commissioner OF his
exccency the President OF the United States OF America,
who is the headquarters of the American army.
1t is certainly lamentable that in consequence of the
rights of the Mexican republic having been duly
sdered the shedding of blood has become inevitable be-
tween the first republics of the American continent and
your excelency with great proprey qualities this
unnatural, well OF its origin the his
tory of people idepted by their relations and their
The proposition of an armstice terminate this
scandal received with pleasure by his exceency
The President commander-n Chief it will enable the
propositions be entertained which the commissioner Of
The President the United States make for the honor
able termination OF the
Accorlinply the President commandments Chief directs
me to say to your exceency that he accepts the proposition
enter into an amistice, and for this object he has APP
pointed the Brigadier Generals d. lgnacio Mora Viam
and d. Bento Quiiano, who will be present at the time
and place which may be designated.
His exceliency also instructs communicate his sat
sacon that the army of the United States should occupy
convenient and fitting quarters hoping that they viii be
out of reach of the fire of the Mexican Notifications.
have the honor be, with high consideration and
ALCORTA.
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have the honor remit your excelene les the inn
power which the very excellent Senior President ad tHt
of the republic has been pleased confer for them TO pro
coed commissioners with the commissioner OF
the United States Of America, the propositions Of peace
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Instructions for the ofhe Wercan government
agreed upon council of ministers, august ~, ls47 IN
of The propositions made By The Commissioner of the
United States
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MEXICO, August "a, 1877.
A true copy: q. MONASTERlO

The undersigned, commissioner appointed by the United
States of America the United Mexican States clothed
with full powers and confer with any person
equally empowered by the Mexican government and
negotiate and conclude with him or them lasting treaty
peace friendship and limits between the republics
takes the liberty call the attention of his excelency the
Mexican Minister OF Foreign Affairs to tile military conven-
ton concluded the I'D and ratified the Oath instant
which establishes armistice and he has the honor
represent that he isready to treat with the Or
the OF Mexico praying that early
day may be fixed upon for the meeting such place
may be convenient for both parties The undersigned ten
N. p. TR1ST.
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To his Ercellency the Minister of Foreign A6aiv.
Mosr EXCELLENT perceive with regret, by your
cxcelencys of to-day, that his exceency the Presi-
dent has considered me justified by the principal
son which urged in my former communication in de-
clining the honorable appointment which rendered
OF the commissioners hear the propositions Of
which the government OF the United States desires
to make and inasnuch his excclency the President
deems necessary that should render this service,
prepared do to make any other sacrifice which
may result in any good to the country
Which have the honor to say you in reply, rendering
you my due consideration, &c
JOSE ]. DE HERRERA.
[Then follow letters of appointment addressed to Gen.
Ignaco Mora Viami, Don Bernardo Couto, and Don
Miguel Atrstan, commissioners, and Don j. Miguel
Arroyo secretary and interpreter of the commission,
together with their letters of acceptance none OF them
possessing any interest]
Instructions the named by the Mricda
government to hear the propositions which the government
fhe United States offers to MAKE
In conformity with the decision the meeting of minis
this day, the commissioners of the Mexican govern
ment, presenting themselves ut the time and place
agreed upon after exchanging their respective credentials
commissions the memorandum containing the PROPOSE
ions OF the United States lf he should present il in
writing, they viii conine themselves strictly hearing
nothing more, the propositions which be made; and
whether they be lew many, they shall draw up memo.
randum which shall contain them articles clear precise
and categorical, which shall be signed by the American
commissioner This memorandum, drawn ,,p at
Interview, that which the American Commissioner may
have brought already draughted, the may be- shall
be transmitted by the Mexican gov,
eminent, without attempt thsn their suggest
any modification, and without their making the slightest
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Y,
vide for the payment OF awards in favor of claimants under
the convention between the United States and the Mexican
republic of the llth April 1889 :; and the United States
also 10 assume and pay, amount not exceeding
three millions Of dollars, all claims OF citizens OF the United
States heretofore decided against the government OF the
United Mexican States, which may have arisen previous
the 18th of May 1886 and shall be found be Justly due
by board of commissioners be established by the
eminent OF the United States whose awards shall be final
iy of these claims, the board shall be guided and govern
ed by the principles and rules of decision prescribed by the
first and nth articles q the unaed convention con
vember, A. d. 1913; and in shall award
be made in favor of any claim not embraced by these
principles and rules And the United States do here
by forever discharge the United Mexican States from all
liability for Of the said claims, whether the shall
be rejected or allowed by the said board of
msslones or othe claimants any books records docu
mens In the possession power the government of the
United Mexican States shall be deemed necessary the
Just OF OF said claims, the commissioners
the claimants through them, shall, within such period
Congress designate make demand in writing for the
sae addressed to the Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs
to be transmitted by the Secretary State OF the United
Staes and the Mexican government engages at the
hest possible after the receipt OF such demand to
possession orpower which shall be specified to be trans
United to the said Secretary of State, who shall immediately
deliver them the said board of commissioners pro-
vded, that such demand shat be made at the instance
OF claimant until the facts which 1t IS expected to
prove by such books records documents shall first have
been stated under oath or affirmation.
ARTICLE VIII. The government of the United Mexican
States hereby grant and guaranty forever the gov
eminent and citizens of the United States the right to
TO sea, by any modes Of communication existing
whether by land water, free of any toll charges
Whatever, all and any articles the growth, produce or
manufacture of the United States, of any foreign
country, belonging the said government czens and
also the right OF free passage the citizens
of the United States; and the government Of the United
and citizens OF the United States the right
for their merchandise and articles aforesaid, well tor
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-03-03

There is nothing like having good opinion
of ones self 1t gives man great advantage
under msfortune-it consoles him for what the
world calls loss of reputation-it takes the sting
out Of lust censure The Washing ton Union IS
hi ghly gifted in this respect, in having such men
or a man at its editorial desk They have been
recentlv thrust out elected from the floor of the
United States Senate, where they wont to
"fret and strut in ell the mock dignity Of exec
utive favorites. But they not cast down by
this indignant thrusting out-they rather feel
themselves exalted, above the position they be-
Iieye themselves to hold. Hear what they say
"Wewere we'll assured, that when the Senate
Of the United States ventures to assall Ot X
PERSON the freedom of the whole political
press of the country, their deed would rouse the
public indignation"
So here il is. The reporter of the Tribune
may be expelled from the House for harmless
leu d'esprif, and the public Indignation sleeps;
but when "OUR PERSON. is assaied, when
the Senate of the United States 'ventures" to
take to task the editors of the official organ of
His Encellency James Knox Polk, the Presden Mt
of these United States, for a malignant libel on
the majority of its members, why then there is
aroused at once a voice of Indignation, which
"doth great Jove's thunders counterfeit This
trailing against the Lords annointed,' OF which
the crooked back tyrant complained so much OF
in his day. must not be allowed now. The som
ate should understand this, and forbear to ven
ture to assail "OUR PERSON" or they will
find themselves exposed to all the pains and pen
alties, which in other chimes aud III other days
were denounced against those who dared to as
sail the person of majesty Bait Pat
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-03-03
MIS- UlN "a u A s. q @ q S
THE LITTLE NlATCH.GIRL.
A CHRISTMAS STORY.
BY II. c. ANDERSON.
Translated by Charles Beckwith.

W SHdIies DeCAWlm.
TWAS so terribly cold it showed and the even
Ig began to DO dark il also the last even
ing in the ysar,-New Years Eve. On this
cold, dark evening, poor little girl went into
ne street with bare head and naked feet. 1t is
tue, she had shoes on when she went from home.
but Of what use were they They We're very
age shoes; her mother had last worn them
hey were too large, and tho little one lost them
ahurrytng over the street as two carriages pass
aquickly by. One shoe was not to be found
and the other boy away with, saying that
Neouid use il for cradle when he got children
h"'elf The little girl now went on her small
aked feet, which were red and blue with cold;
"e carried a number of matches in an old apron,
'na held one bundle in her hand. No one had
sasht Of her the whole day, no one had given
:" farthing Poor thing. she was hungry and
Faamosd with cold. and looked downcast.-
's' snow-hakes fell on her yellow hair which
'S'ea 50 prettiiy round her neck but she did not
heed that.
me lights shone out from all the windows.
10 'hers was such delicious smell of roast beef
the street, it was New Years Eve, and che
s0asht Of that.
'ne sat down in a corner between two houses
we one stood little more forward in the street
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POET 4 Y
From the Cincinnati Chronicle.
A PASS AGE IN l. / + r. .
THE BRIDAL.

n. stood before the altar; and a shade
M dark ness for a nent crossed his brow
And melted into beauty on his lip:
And slight tremor thrilled him, as tho blood
Came boiling to his forehead-and sunk back
And rushed like lava TO his burning check.
hat this was Overland the confidence
Mmanhood was upon him; and he stood
ysset, in pride and nobIsness, before
Ne minister Of the High Coda man,
Ho,,v and t.ernulous, and bowed with years.
And she, the lovely, the beautiful, stood up
Reside the chosen on; and meekly bent
Hsr half closed eye upon her swelling breast;
And on her temples slept raven tress,
Shading the beautiful veins that melted through,
Like amethyst half hidden in the snow
And loneliness hung round her, like soft
And sivery drapery. And pain, and sin,
And sorrows discipline, on her fair brow
Had no abiding place. The various shades
OF sorrow and of gladness, came and went
With almost every pulse, like the uncertain
And silent memory of forgotten dreams
They stood together, and their hear t. were proud.
Hin Of its nobicness, and hers Of him.
The Holy Father offered up prayer.
Th,thappiness in after time might bs
The Qasden of their love-and that the star
That rose SO beautiful and cioudlsss now,
Might light their years of trial, and go down
Calmly, as it sroso-and they wero wed.
Here endetl this fair picture. Time wore ON
And they commngled with the callous world,
Ard slept. and were forgotten. Others came
And filled their places at the social hearth.
They toe have passed away. And ever thus
Time silently goes on his ceaseless round
Uunsticod and unknown; and human kind
Ass but the puppets, moved about at will,
And lain within the dreamless sepulchre,
To wait the coming Of that far off day,
When the snfranchised spirit shall awake.
And burst the msnts Of the humid grave,
And lee and h. Immortal. w. y. G.
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From tho N. Y. Amulet, 1890.
INTE MPER A N G f.


TEMPER nee.
Fill up the cup, tho bowl. the glass,
With wine and spirits high,
And we will drink. while round they pass,
To Vice and Misery!
Push quietly round the draught again.
And drink the goblet low;
And drink, in rcvelry's swelling strain,
To-Reason's overthrow!
Fill up again-fill higher still.
The glass moro warmly press;
Fill up, and drink and drink, and fill,
To--humau boas,lness!
Push round push round, in quickest time
The lowest drop be spent
In one loud round to Guilt and Crime,
And Crime Just punishment.
Fill. fill again. fill to the brim.
To-Loss of honest fame.
Quaff, deeper quatI, while now we drink
Our wives and childrens' shame!
Push round. and round. with loudest cheers
or mirth and revelry:
We drink to-W oman's signs and tears,
And children's poverty!
Fill up the gIass-fll yet more high.
Thus soon ne'er let part
Stop not at w oman's tear and sigh
Give-Beauty's broken heart!
Once mere--while power shall yet remain.
Fen with its latest breath,
Drink! to ourselves. Disease. and Pain.
And Infamy and Death! E. NJ.