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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-22


From the Brazos, by the arrival OF the Tcle-
graph, our news is later.
From The Flag OF the 9Th inst, we learn that
Col. Donphan, with portion OF his command,
passed down the Rio Glande on The 5ih inst. The
Flag thus speaks OF them:
The unshorn boards aud goat and deer skin
clothes OF many Of them reminded us OF descrip-
lions We have read OF the inhabitants OF some oil
the countries oil The Russian empire. They STOP
ped in town 4 couple OF hours. Col. Doniphan
is stout, rou2h-ieatured, looking
sort OF man. He broush. along with him Clark's
battery and ten pieces OF cannon captured al Sa-
cramen.o. The sick, &c, forty or fifty wagons,
with several hundred mules, were turned over 10
the quartermaslcr.
A private belonging 10 this command, fell of
the steamboat on the 9Th inst, and was drowned.
Cap, Rice Garlands company OF Rangers has
been dismissed at Matamoras, some difficulty
abou, mastering them into The service having &C.
Cured
The Massachusetts volunteer put in prison for
killing man who refused him whiskey, has
made his escape. One OF his companions has
killed a woman in Maamoras for The same Oh
fence. The Flag loudly denoulces these out
RACES.
denounced for a brutal assault upon Mr.. Slip,
an aged French silversmish, with whom he had
slight difficulty
Brig. Gen. Hopping has arrived at Matamoras
and occupies Gen. CushiDgs former quarters
there. By Lieut.. Tidbal OF the Sd Ohio Reegi-
meni, the editors OF the Flag learn that short time
since party of about one hundred Camanches
in all the panoply OF war came suddenly across a
small party Of volunteers, who were chopping
wood in The neighborhoed Of Parras. Instead Of
a fight, as was naturally expected. the Indians
gave tokens OF peace, and stated that The game
they were after were Mexicans. They partially
escorted The volunteers into town, TO whom they
seemed much attached. Lieut.. I. is on his way
home.
TSpecial Correspondence OF the Picayune.l
SALrILLo, MEXICO, May 81 1877.
A shor. time after my last letter closed The town
was thrown INTO fever Of excitement by The ar
rival at Gen. WOODS camp OF two Mexican off,
GERS from San Luis Po,osi, charged with des-
patches for Gen. Tayler. They protested TO be
;gnoran, OF their contents but 10 believe that they
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
An Affecting Scene.

A correspondent of the New York o.
gan, writin from Key West, narrates tho
following affecting circumstance which
lately occurred there:
A sailor, by the name Of John White,
who signed the pledge two years ago, died
the other day at the hospital. On the eve-
ming of his departure, he sent for the Rev.
Jonathan Doolitte and Capt Warrington,
of the Custom House. To them he said
"had signed the pledge when first came
to Key W. est, would this day have been as
wealthy man rs Mr. Wall, (the richest
man in the place. and have died in my own
house. attended my own vile. Myself and
MIR. Wall both came here together; he was
temperate, and drank, this has made the
difference between us. | wish you to buy
piece of ground on the highest part OF the
Kew for my grave, | also wish you to take
the pledge book to the grave when you
carry me there, place it on my coffin, and
say it was my dying request for all who
attend my funeral to sign it.'
The last request OF the dying sailor was
complied with, and a moro affecting scenel
never witnessed. When the reverend gen.
tlem; sa ed the desire of The deco ased, it
appeared that all the numerous audience
had before signed the instrument except
two These two were his shipmates.-
When they heard his dying request, they
burst into tears, exclaiming, "Alas! poor
Jack!' !'-This scene caused the whole COM
panv to weep. One these sailors was
very young and handsome person; the 9th
er was an Old man. The young man, at
ter wiping his eyes, approached the minis
ter, took the book, placed it on the coffin,
signed the pledge. During this time the
old man stood some distance oil, sobbing
aloud. At length he too came up ana
broke out, 'sPoor John, poor John, Ill sign
the pledge, and never drink rum eggoin."
With one hand on his heart, he looked up
to heaven, and then put down his name. 1t
was that all who sell rum should have wit
messed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17

sustained. W hntever may
hereafter be the proprie.y of insttuting
inquiries into the necessity otits occurrence
with view to the just responsibility to
public opinion Of our public servants, such
an investigation may, at this time, and un-
der existing circumstances, as well upon
principles Of sound political morality rs Of
national expediency, be we'll, regarded as
out Of season. The war cannot now BE-
concluded with honor, unless we receive
from Mexico q just indemnity for the past,
and reasonable security for the future. Ii
these be not obtained, the survivors OF our
gallant army, who have by their deeds Of
valor confirmed the respect and compelled
the admiration Of the world, cannot be
brought home without inpeachnent oil
the aare.ss 5hevs Ave 50 no5sy won, nor
the metnorieg 81 The Beroifc dead shielded
from the reflection ofiaving sacrificed their
lives in worse than useless contest. :
These solemn duties must be performed,
it is to be feared with perhapsa few honor
able exceptions, without tile proper aiaa
an Opposition, numbering sini tss,faniss
many gentlemen Of great Talents, Who. have
had an unsual share Of legislative expert
ence, and are we'll versed in the tactics OF
partisan warfare. Under circumstances so
adverse, the real friends of. the tademocratit
candidates for nomination will wolully mis-,
Judge the interests Of, their favortes, il
without despairing Of the republic--for that
is feeling unknown to Tie democratic
heart-but, disdaining sinister influences
and purposes of every description, they d.
not limit their rivalsbip to the wisdom anc
efficiency of their efforts to extricate the
country from the difficulties and dangers by
which it is4encompassed.
Sincerely hoping that such may be the
patriotic course Of all, | am, very respect
fully and truly, your friend.
~ Nj. VAN BUREN,.
SAMUEL P. CoLL1Ses, Esq, editor of lh'
Republican Farmer, Wilkesbarre, Pennsyl
vanin. =
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
WHOLE NUMBER 129.

capital, and the poor by thousands be depriS-
ed Of q home Of their own? The lands
are kept in unproduclve bnrrenness, when .
they might be covered with abundance and
p osj Gritty. 'a
1t was the remark Of the immortal Jeffer-
son, that those who labor in the earth nro
the chosen people of God; in theil breasts is
tie safe depository Of the public virtue; they
keep alive that sacred fire which might
otherwise escape from the face Of the ear!h.
Corruption Of morals in the mass Of cult
vators, is a phenomenon of which no ago
nor nation has furnished an example -
They have none of that abject dependence
upon casualties and customers which is So
apt to beget spirit OF fseryitity and venality.
We cannot then afford too many encourage
ments topersons seeking u profession, 10
engag ge.in agricultural pursuits ts--one ofstha
fgreateat encouragements would be TO offer.
every one who is destitute, small farm out
tof the public dou,ain. free of expense,
lprosided he will gfvessatisfactory evidence
That be. will occupy it permanently. If
fthls was done how soon would the wilder.
Eness smile andethe solitary places be glad;
khow soon, would the boundless wealth of
the Mighty West be unIolded; vilioges
! would be seen rising by every stream; the
Phunl oil busy industry would break the
1silence of ages; hearts bowed with agony
and bleeding with grief, would throb with
unutterablo joy. All this could be accom-
plished without infringing upon the rights
I of q solitary Individual. WHO will say
that the experiment should not be lriedl -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
E;indGO Superstition.

Ii may seem Incredible, but it is un.Hl
doubiedly true, that the now exists at they
Marmadilla Fank, in the middle OF the oiiSse
aud island Of Bombay, British lndisd iumeu
being who has inhabited Skinner House,
and held on the palm of his left hand, u
heavy flower pot Tor twenty one Years iih-s
out intermission. The narrator of this
circumstance actually saw the hermit. tfor &
such he is called.) The arm is completely
sinew. bound and shrivelled, the nails OF his
fingers nine inches long, and curved like
the talonsola bird. His beard nearly reach
es TO the ground when standing erect.
Whilst sitting, the man rests his elbow
on his knee,and whilst walklng,he supports
it with the other hand. His countenance
indicates Intelligence, and he once had very
extensive possessions. AL! he now pos
sesses is q few rags round the middle otaMs
body, aud u servant who is allowed to at
tend 10 his immediate wants, the pecuniary
part of which is supplied by visitors. -
! Twenty-one years ago he lost caste by
eating mutton! an indulgence IN totally
forbidden food, and,consequently condemns.
ed to hold for thirty years large flower
pot filled with earth, in which grows sa-
cred plant 10 lose caste, and not be able
to take it up again, according to the super
sttions Of these deluded idolators, is TO in
cur the penalty Of everlasting misery in
future stote. What an example does this
poor deluded creature afford, of persever-
ance, zeal, courage and devotion worthy
even of the highest cause. If he live 10
redeem his caste, most likely he will hero
after be Sc. apart to be worshipped us Cool
Chris r. Hector.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17

gsYsl 7g< - e % = - q:
5r.-.tss s.A BY G. B. WILEY. ......zs,,9 r.r,-.s
IsaAw visage strange and Wild "a .2@sl
With looks-all haggard pale u! =.
And spreading terror as he wents c@o-
And journeyed up life's vale. lf2 - }
Hs snatched the infant from its couch
And glazed its sleepless eyes;
=. And his dead silence only Knocked
The mothers wailing cries.
He grapprd firmly with youth, s.
: sgsThat struggled DER his DOOM, .-
EBut sank beneath the conquerorss power,
ii Whodr.gged his trophy home. go
He took the arm of sober, age,
Who life had Travelled through
+, And led him noiseless from the stage, .
And quick the curtains drew.
~Held! spelling monster, who art thous"-
when near he passed cried, -t..,
= His steady pace and frowning brow,
And speechless tongue replied:
arm DEAru! And firmly DER mankind
Is spread my stern decree
Yes mortal, soon that iron hand ....
Will be stretched forth for thee,"
But soft and sweet, a voice stole down
- From the purple heights of'Calvary-
u will strike the dreaded tyrant down, !,
And swallow up death in victory" ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17

Too LIBERAL BY HALF-A New Jer.
sey whig editor says, "we will sustain the
war until we can place Mt the head Of ma
tional affairs a whig President" That
would be prolonging the war to q very in
definite period-far beyond tho lives of
the present generation! A hearty support
of the war for sir months, is all that the
democrats could ask Of them, and is sufti-
cient to bring it to close. If it continues
until whig President is elected, it will DO
| the longest war on record!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17

nFA gentleman upon being asked
whether he was seriously injured when a
steam boiler exploded, is said to have re,
piled, that he was so used to being blowed
up by his wife, that mere steam had no
effect on him.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
. RAVENNA OHIO, WEDNESDAY, NOV H. 847

are employed, whose business u is to ex-
anime The notes by register, and SO minute
and accurate is the concern that it is known
in the bank what notes are out, and who
received them; and it is thepractlce of all
bankers, in town Or country, 10 take The
number OF each note, and to whom paid.
This is q work Of time, but it gives great
security. --....,...ss
In the bank there is department called
the weighing room. Here two gentlemen
are employed weighing soyereIgns by
steam. The scales are so constructed as
to drop the light coin left, the full weight
on the right. Those that fall on the left
are taken out and cut by machine, and
returned te ssslseas haIss1ae' a dual
'sressE more acosk suisI stats sssae.
to the bank foElc 55saa to be recolned.es
There are severn families residing. in
the bank, who very comfortable ac-
commodations. & There is also q bank
Kitchen, as we'll as d bank parlor. This
is for fife onnnodation of the directors on
duty, who may wish acup Of coffee, or q
beefsteak, &c. = ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
Letter from EEr. Van Buren,.

The following excellent letter is in re-
sponse to proposition Of the editor of the
Wikesbarre Farmer, to raise the Van
Buren flag for the Presidency:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
Qbt I,nrtase: sentiiitel.

'1AMUEL d. HARRIS, JR., 80, ,.,,,,s -
ROOwELL PATTERSON. '-I 'Nl-t''' 'NH :
ons year, payable within six months, $3.50
One year, payable after the expiration OF =.
six months and. within the year, 200
Ono rear, payable after its expiration, 2,5o
1rNopaper will be discontinued until all ar
rsaaxss are paid, except the option of the Pub
ishers., ....-s.ts.- s...- -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-17
P O. d TR Y.

Death. !
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23
New Orisans Pieayuns. March IS.
Late from Rnrf-un-Brfn

DfArR or PRuiDEsr RicHE.-Tnc bark Dunlap. Capt,
ihomas, has arrived AZ lhs port from P,ra Prince By
heI We h'vc an Of Ls Manifesto dated the 9th ut
Inc Presdento layu, Jean Blptse Richie died OF Port
au-fnnco e morning Of the 9th ult He srvrd there on
,9o mgnug Of be 23I from his lsfough tho Norh
ue suffered much from illness during his Journey but a.
tended 10 affairs hl the as. He walked round HE room,
500 W'nsaced business the morning q he deaih After
sighns some public documents no suoonod. Recovering
rom ih he again spilled himself business and svoop-
ing second time, he expired. In days moro he would
nave completed the second year q he presidency.
fubhe Tranquility femainod undisturbed Immediately
alter hs desih The Secretaries Of State met in council 10
discharge erecuuyo power ngreosby to the constitution
and ne permanent, committee Of the Senate transferred lie
meetings 10 the National Palaoe.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23
House OF DPiegafcS.

ftNpAh, March I'D, 1917
communication was received irom the Senate announ-
c'g me Passagt Of large number u bs-nouced in the
P'yeeeongso o. ia' Senaie-seysrl! win amendments
Tine amendments concurred in with the excrn,on
o. -'-e 70 TIC b 20 authorize the County Count OF Aous
IA - sltscube tor stock ;Ie S.aunlon and Jane
Turnpike Company.
Ine amendments Of the Senate conferred up,n the
C'unV Courts o Greene aud Rock nRham the same o,er
N regard to The Lon RIroac and the County Curts f
la5Se, Warren and Jefferson the same with reference IN
the L.tt,s Falls Railroad
On motion Of M LaNiER. leave was given 10 hiring IN q
OH eha"tns he place OF holding the elections In the town
q" Dan'Iic 10 the cIunry 0f II.t-y wanna
Inc OIL was accordingly reported read a rst and sar
ont time. engrossed aud passed.
The bill supplemental to the bill incorporating the icb
mono y Ono iiiroad Company with the Senaies amend
menus oelhs under CONFEDERATION, amendment.
ot-red, wuien occasIOned considerable discussion n,
which, however, were rejected and the Senlte's amend
mehts agreed 70.
Inc engro-sed bill concerning Oysters and Tarrapns
the penalties IN regard to Them was pissed
Mf SuiLMAN from the comm tee on enroe ed bilIs 20.
ported a number as correctly enrolled.
f FAIRFAX Offered the follow n.y. which was laid on the
table: % 'a'' vi 'us
Resolved. 10y the General Assembly Of Virgins, TIN,
e Governor O TINS Commonwealth be requested 10 invite
the huhoues q Maryland 10 appoint Commissioner on
"e P' OF t1a slate 10 meet the Commissioners
on 'hs part Of virginia, TO and mark the dividing ar
BOUNDARY me between this State and the Commonwes
o. mar hhd IN conformity 10 the provisions Of the ACT
passed March 9Th, 1888 ''' -
On motion OF Mr. PArRicE leave given 10 withdraw
certain papers relative G, tolls o. the K,na,b, ,ty,
On NOTION the House Adjourned 10 meet tornorroy s
10 O'clock. o.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23
Call for Volunteers.

The subjoned letter from Col Curtis commanding at
CamArgo, to the Governor OF LOUISIANA which we find in
the New Orleans papers Of the 18th inst leaves no room to
question that all the positions held by the American troops
between the Rio Grsnde and Monterey are in n critical
eondiuon The various rumors which have reached us
from tat quarter far they relate to Gen TAYLOR NAV
have been as greatly exaggerated those OF similar char
aeicr have heretofore TUNED be when were
clearly sscertaned. But although he may have reached
Monterey in safety, and be able the strength of his
position to repe the main body of the Mexican Army un-
der Santa Anna there s uaqucstionsby strong reason TO
aPPrcheud that the garsons left several posts on his
line OF communication Camargo and Mstamoto. may be
o'oPoweted by the large OF tho enemy who from
Their more Intimate acquaintance with topography o.
the country, and their superior numbers had succeeded in
throwing themselves in his rear:
HK,psUARrrks, Camargo, March 9. lS47.
Sir-l send officer to Headquar,ers at washpgton
msng reqnstfon on the President Of the United States
Tor hy thousand SIX months volunteers All
ton has tor several DAYS been of between this place
ard the shove, and adccIate re ef tbs side
o. New Orleans request you, therefore. call out ten
thousand nen OF this character OF troops and anticipate
'hey will be recognized under the call OF the President
As last as any derOble force be accumulated
let them be forwarded Bazos Santiago All moons as
Tar as practicable should be armed before caving the Uni
yea States ana the officers commanding companies should
take IN charge ammunition enough to distribute in case
OF emergency, forty ROUNDS at least.
Very respectfully, your obedt servant.
SAMUEL X. CURTIS, Col. CONG
To the Governor OF Louisiana
The New Orleans TroPic, in publishn, the foregoing
letter. suggests, in the FIRST place. that Col Curtis has no
authority TO make requision fer troops-and in the sec
ond. that unoer the OF Congress, the President is not
authorized 10 receive volunteers for short period SIX
months We presume however that in such an emergen-
ey Us stwhch exists the frontier threatening both
the pemanency OF conque2Is and the safety our ar
my men may be permitted fight even upon their own
hook with the privilege of returning their homes when
the dams er shs be We hope that the Governor Of
Louisiana has not hesi,ated to take the responsibility Of
sending such force he might be able quickly TO muster
into the service the relief of our troops or the Rio nde
without being gidy scrupulous either to the authority
OF the commanding officer Camargo mako the rcqri.
hon, or as to the of required by existing laws
This an occasion which calls for pomptness Of action,
without locking closely the letter of the law which
cannot always anticipate make provision in time OF war
for dangers such as those now impending
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23
~ - L - A.
" Formosum pastor Corydon ardebat Ale1im. "
FOR TuE WHO.
New, Original and Bold Va ode OF Ter
uinatjng Tie Mexican War

Weare indebted To the Official Organ--the Union-for
craving inc attention Of iis tcsdefs mode quite novel
10 To hemisphere OF procuring peaceful termination Of
lne war with Mexico Ii - derived from the Courier de.
Eias Uns newspaper Published IN The French angusg.
m the city q New York. ls author - the lne senator
from Louisiana, Mr.. Rncho's sympaihizng friend, NJ
Soue.
Tnis original and bold scheme is no less than the dyi
sion OF the American Continent, North and South of Paua-
ma, between the three great Powers-he United States
Mexico aud Brazil These constitute tho american Holy
Alliance" The FIRST is from Mexico as large share
Of her territory may her present purpose Mexico
is to be Unidentified Tor her loss by tie nc rpora,on Of
Central America, whose national existence Is 20 DC ushd
oy ne Wumvraic g o world" by this "Ameuciu Holy
Allnce" Bf'zIl - 10 absorb the Bsnda Oriental and
fnagniy' we suppose end pny other slip Of South Atne
ca sae may want Ru Ella, Austria and Prussia may nov
hlc lnef diminished no d. These have struck only Po-
land out Of the let o. nations. dividing II among them
they were the uumvirote OF one nation Of Europe The
United states, Mexico ond Brazil to be 1.-THE ttiumy-
rae oi world" "Ihose three great centres fsavs tho
uce, have interest IN aidng each other IN sb,
amchby the uiumvirate Of world whlso domain IL too
'as' Tor eiinor Of them 10 possess u alone"
lwefe rational 20 presume that this magnificent scheme
~"Pa5hed by the Union for the purpose Of denouncng II
hat the veteran Editor who condemned as
o. TIE proposition Of MI Adams send Minister 10 the
congress oi American nations az Panamu. aud who then
ih0ughi' no doubt. that the advice Of Washington was
"ise' TO have with foreign nations lo political con-
hechon az pO-sbe, "to clear II permanent alliances
with any portion Of the foreign wora"-tha in view Of
these hing he would invoke the Vengeance of Heaven
and The Resolutions II % upon 90 ncfarons reheue -
But This pure and dec ed psbiof publishes IL whout In
tHd ng 10 express any opinion Of views whch 10 ses
Ion Toe attention OF readers will probIbly be- ar.
f'ed BY hcso spocuaons bItn n view Of their own or-
Rnhy add bydncs, and IT the distinguished source from
which they said 10 omanat5"
Truly has this Mexican given birth 70 vast eoncsp-
ions-feyeIIng IN the halls Of Moniozuma"-"eonquer.
ne pcaco ~" ovouunn.ng Mexico 10 the Istbnos of
Iehunnepcc that wo may tho pathway Of nations
acnsi ihr Conunonr-and the partition of ono iou,t
o. lho Globe between tho "Amsncan Holy Alliance -
70, United States, Mexico aud Brazil. This last looks like
de- g Co feel ne pulse of tho Dem,cfacy; md thu atep-
~ oi ile Wing called o. tho symp'touc boat II tho
NII'go organs, from Maine 10 Lousians.
PAClFICUs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23
Donations for The Eri.b.

since our ast acknuWled smont we have received the
following for the luah Relief:
From Col. T. Mechanism q Roanoke county, y bar.
on George Taylor, Eco. Of this city. 50 b. Corn.
Prom Edward Poipdert,r Of T,Bf., .',,,,,- - q,
Flour.
From w. W Price, Esq. Of Cumberland county. bar
rel Corn Meal. wv
invested On Corn Meal.
F.om Dr. George W Harris Of Gooehlaad, barrels gu.
D. fine Flour.
fof the same
From Pauek Bieuo Of Groonbner county, $50 for the
same.
-, From VIM. W Minor Esq. Richmond Tcrre. ard VIM
W. G. liner Of AIbem lrIe county q t.. CON s,cb '
From Benjamin J. Minor, ESQ. barrels Flour
b. Corn. ~ 80
A Of which vii. be forwarded on by tho fr, ve..,l IN
Holand FRY g. co.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-23

u The editor Of the New Orleans Bulletin b,s had
conversation with highly intelligent officer OF the army.
who leii Sallo the li l. s states that there Is NJ
Pass by which Santa Anna could possibly get into General
Tayos rear with artillery and that # be attempted to a.
tack army with infantry lie feels assured he would
be rePlsed It he had great superiority Of force as
Cen Taylor has four lotteries Of flying artillery zone Of
them consisting Of 24Pound howizers,l with full com
p'emcni OF regulars 60 serve and munage them lie also
expresses belief that although Cen Taylor might is
back from Nuoya to Sluo he would not retreat from the
later point without having battle. Gen. Tayor's force
does not exceed 5000 men, Of which are volunteers e1
eep tho artillery and about so Dragons under Co., May
Besides the above force. however, there ore 800 men At
Monterey which latter p.iee represented as being in On
excellent state Of defence lnd capable successfully re-
ssung ony force tue enemy can bring oglinst it.