davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
FOR DEFENCE
IN MEXICO

- AALAO0
The Editors of La PATRrA, a Spanish
paper published at New Orleans, have
gathered the following intelligence from
papers of the city of Mexico to the 10Th
Of April:
In the MONITOR of the latest date we
find. among the resolutions presented to
Congress by three members, Canas, Gar
ella, and Zubieia,, and supported by thir-
teen m ore members, one in which 1t is
proposed TO remove that body TO the cit
of Queretaro; and that a majority of one
member will be sufficient for Congress to
sit.
Senior Ortega proposed that the Exec
utiye should be invested with the neces-
sary powers TO adopt whatever measures
it should deem proper for the c%ontinu-
ance Of the war with the invaders of the
North; and that Congress should be re-
moved to the city of 1laipan.
Congress had passed IA decree. which is
published ON the 10Th, TO the following
effect:
lst. In order to carry on the war
which our nation wages against the Uni
ted States of The North, all the Mexi-
cans capable of bearing arms are hereby
summoned to enrol themselves inmedi-
atelv.
ID. The Government will publish the
necessary rules and instructions in order
to make effective the organization of the
National Guards, according to what is es-
tablished in part XIX, article 50th OF the
constitution.
Sd. The Executive may dictate any
measures which may be considered ne
cessary in order to use all the arms and
ammunition which may be in possession
Of private individuals, and which may not
be employed by the Police or National
Guards; also for the use of wagons, bag
gage, ammunition, and provisions, and a
ny other articles or utensils which may
be necessary for the lul6lment of this OBJ
ject, providing always the means OF IN
identification.
4th. The Government will establish
stores of supplies for the subsistence of
the national forces. wherever it will deem
it convenient or necessary.
Articles 5, 6. and 7 provide the man
ser in which persons assisting with mon
ey or other means for this purpose should
be furnished with documents aud ccrtifi-
Gates, and stipulatc the different pay
nents allowed 10 persons enlisting either
by the year or during the war.
The meeting Of the principal citizens
took place Oil the 9Th Of April, when they
unanimously agreed to establish the "gu-
e%rrlla'' system for resisting the North A
mericans. These resolutions were made
known to the Government aud to Con-
gress, and they had already commenced
the formation of the respective bodies, III
order to start Immediately for the noun
tains, passes, and cliffs. Among the per-
sons signing the propositions we see the
names of many prominent lawyers, mill
tary and other public men. The papers
have before announced this as the means
of saving the nation, and sustaining Mex
lean Independence.
All the papers are filed with appeals
TO the citizens, and one Of them asks,
"Can it be possible that among light
MILLIONS of Mexicans we cannot find Il
sufficient number of patriotic and deter
mined men who will resist the enemy that
is invading our soil without the least re-
gard to our righls?"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
DESPATCH FROM GEN. SCOTT.

The following interesting despatch
from General Scott. has been received at
the War Department, and officially pub
lished:
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
From the Nat. IntelIigencer.
PUF WAR

Nothing can be more uncertain than,
from any information in possession Of the
public, is the probable duration Of the ex-
issing War. Rumors on the subject are
Of various and contradictory import
When Congress adjourned, it was under
stood TO be the opinion that we should
have peace in sixty days. Sixty days
have passed, and in that interval of time
by one brilliant achievement the fortress
at Vera Cruz has been captured, and by
another the Mexican army of the North
has been almost aDnihilated. Notwith-
standing which, the public demonstrations
of the Mexican authorities breathe moth
ing but vengeance and carnage. All that
we can do & eElighien the minds of our
readers on the question which must be at
this moment more interesting 10 them
than any other whatever, is TO eommuni-
cate to them the impressions of those
correspondents of the Democratic press
who have, by virtue of their politics,
more free access TO official sources of in
formation here than we make any preten-
sion TO. With this view we present to
them the following, as conveying the Ia
test intelligence that we have upon the
subject:
Correspondence Of the Journal of Com
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
Administrators Notice.

r ETTERS Of Administration on the
sz estate If Christian Schrack. late Of
Bro.hersvalley TT, decreased. having
been granted 10 lhe subscribers all per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
10 attend al the house Of The deceased,
on Friday the 18Th of Jane next, pre-
pared to settle, and lhoFe having ~cIsiiss,
To present them at the SAME un,e and
place, properly authenticated.
JACOB SCHRACK.
GEO. SCHRACK.
May II, is47. Admir-.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
Administrators Nofina

asJtILCt
ETIERS o. administration. an H.,
81 estate of Dasij FINLEY. late If
Slonycreek township, deceased. Aayin,
been granted 10 the undersigned. qI per.
sons Indebted 10 sand estate NE reeus.tel
to auend at the konse Of SsaaeI Ki,.
mel. in Quenahonirg township. on s..
turdsy tie I9th day Of June nex,. pre.
pared TO settle. and those having claim.
TO present them at The same tine snI
place, properly authenticated.
MARY FiNDLEY. Adm.x.
DAVID HUSBAND, Adm.
Nav 4, lS47.F
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
From two Correspondents Of the New
York Herald.
WASHINGTON. MAY -

--Nn 81
A gentleman, late from the seat of war,
declares it to be his opinion that Santa
Anna will not dare to make peace. AL
though the gentleman is very reliable
authority, yet it is confidently believed
here that Santa Anna, after fighting, will
seize the first favorable opportunity for
making pacific oyertures. Indeed, moth
ing can be ventured on this extremely
doubtful question, with any degree of as
sufance. It is all absolute uncertainty
when the wal will terminate; and al
though the best possible plans have been
put in execution for bringing it to a close,
yet 1t i is impossible to predict lis termina-
ton with any certainty. The same rules
cannot be applied to Mexico as to any
other nation. She is sal geReris, and it
is vain to yalicinate as to her course.
GALVTESSIS.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18
nlerce.
WAsHlNcroN, May 4.

To conquer Mexico, we must take it
in detail; conquer each separate State,
and make a separate treaty with each,
and keep an army in it for the mainte-
nance of peace. All this will constitute
a twenty years job. Not one officer OF
the army who has been lately in Mexico.
not a single individual who is acquainted
with the present condition of things in
Mexico predicts or expects a peace. A
general officer of the army, who has rem
dered active services during the war, at
the head of the Qu%artermaster's Depart
ment, gives it as his opinion, it is said,
that the war will not end for fye years.
Whatever Santa Anna could at one time
have done towards the conclusion OF a
peace. he is now powerless for that pur-
pose. Were he 10 conclude a peace to-
day, he would lose his power tomorrow.
Correspondence Of the New York Globe.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-18

We had a rumor in town last evening,
resting indeed upon no authority to be re-
lied upon, that Santa Anna, supported by
certain prominent members Of the Next
can Congress, had submitted propositions
for opening negotiations& accommodating
the difficulties existing between the two
countries. We are told in the face of
this rumor that Gen. Jesup, just returned
from the seat of war, expresses the opin-
ion that the war has but just begun, and
the end, or the time of the end, cannot be
coljectured! Gen. Jesup is an able man,
Of clear judgment, and q brave officer,
Jealous aud industrious in the discharge
of duty, and has seen much dangerous
service. The opportunities he has had
for forming an opinion, during his recent
tour Of inspection over Mexico. would
give to any such opinion much weight
and force.
From two CORRESPONDENTS OF the New
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
SuuerlOr Court.

BEFORE CnleI justice JOneS
FEB John p. Manrow vs. Jared L. Moore.-Ihis
action of rover for the OF thirty shares
of the Erie Railroad Company stock Previous to the
year 1914 Higgnbotham and Marrow the plaintiff were
contractors the Susquehanna section OF the Erie Kali
road and in the contract between them and the company
there provso that they shoudaccept stock in pay
ment their work the road In pursuance of this
provso a credit opened for them the company s
books and certain number Of shares OF stock transfer
red to their credit In 1874 they entered into agree
ment for sthe purchase of a mill and factory at
ley, and in part payment of the purchase money
transferred TO him forty shares of the stock
of the value of about 81 OO0 Kellys title afterwards
turned out DO bad and the contract for the purchase
was broken of. In the mean time, Kelly procured the
defendant to accept draft for him for $3.50, which he
passed to Mr. Langly in this city, for bill of goods,
and deposited the stock with defendant rity
After the purchase broken off, the plaintiff called
upon defendant by notice to give up the stock and
give up alleging that Kelly was largely in his debt
and that he pledged II for his general Indebtedness
Kely's testimony taken de bene was read, and
he swore that the stock only pledged a security
for the defendants acceptance Several witnesses
then caedon behalf OF the defendant impeach Kelly
character for truth and veiacty The stands adj
journed to this morning
For plaintiff MessTs. Sturtevant and Marsh; for de-
PENDANT Messrs N. b. Blunt, and Abner Benedict
Before Judge Oakley.
Gu aries .arnstrulI Liuingsto and WeHs-This
was action on the to the value of some
boxes Of cigars which the defendants undertook 10 carry
TO Canada for PLAINTIFF the cigars damaged the
plaintiff alleges through the neglect OF defendants and
tried before and the Jury disagreeds adjourned TO
this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
8,2os.7y 7,'3s,iss 7,sr,l s,2ol. 46s
$40. Sc, 5,s,s,ssl s,lIs,5is 3,s9',s9s


The official returns WILL without much doubt, show
greater increase since November, 1896 in the line Of
discounts and the amount of specie on hand ard per-
haps moro reduced circulation, but the above aggre
gates are sufficiently enable all those interest
ed TO drew proper inferences from the present position
Of things There is every appearance OF an expansion
on the part of the banks OF this city, calculated to give
very great impetus trade and net carried too
far and is confined TO the legitimate vents Of the Gem
mercia classes there need be no fears OF sudden re-
action.
The line of discounts the first of this month was
larger than II has been at any time within the past year
or two and the amount of specie hand unusually
large as will be comparing the returns with
those of the three previous periods The immense guam
ty of produce daily reaching this market and the I'M
quantity going forward require On increase OF
capital by those engaged in the movements OF our great
staples and the demand upon the banks for discounts
therefore unusually large This is Legitimate businefs
The activity in the -four grain and cotton markets. mas
been produced by the increased demand from
and the supply at the places Of consumption not being
equal 10 the demand, prices rapidly advanced Ihste
in reality no speculation at the bottom OF all THIS al
though specuIative movements TO some extent may
grow out of il These products have increased in value
by the regular operations Of trade, by tho inhuenceo
the demand for consumption upon the supply ana no'h
ing in the way of can be based upon peuer
mr. a safer foundation This business cannot, therefore
be over done so long il is regulated by these two in
auences and confined to proper principles II prices Tor
our principal staples advanced as rapidly as they nave
without any foreign demand foreign shipments in the
face of such full supplies for the domestic consumption
tbere would have been good grounds for apprehension
as would have been purely speculative md tremen
dous crash must eventually have been the result Or
IN the other hand had there been surplus OF bread
stuff, in this country to any extent after supplying the
foreign and domestic demand, and prices had been in
aed to the present point, there would have been dan
ger of collapse in other words were there not the
best foundation and the strongest reasons in the world
for the recent advance in prices for bresdsus we nigh
expect blow up and smash among the operators any
moment.
The Legislature of Indiana adjourned sine die on the
2sh day of january. The Butler bill received the sig
nature of the Governor the 27th and therefore
law.
The annexed statement in relation TO the character OF
the bill we extract from the Indiana Sentinel not hav
ing copy Of the bill ITSELF
The public debt both principal and interest 10 divided
equally and one halt the State Il 10 pay BY TAXATION q
tho present rate the other half charged on the canal
and the faith Of the State ID in no wise pledged eF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
Movements OF Travellers.

The following arrivals yesterday exhibit still further
increase in the qq seamysnt Smith, Charles.
ton; F Desilver. Phila; D. Buck, Hartford w. scrug
ham, Yonkers d. Bliekersen, Boson: r. Burbank, do;
C Blaquieu British Army; Z. Parson, N T.; ). Know
Asron2Mr. Purdy, Buffalo; II. Blocker, Albany;
faio + Pumer, Baltimore; c. weneck Boston; Lieut..
Iuppan, do; J. Leavitt, Salem 7. Cleveland, Prov;
r TUFTS Dos,on E. Goldman, PhiIa E. Greensh shields
do f. yiucepts do ID. Turner, N York; w ID. Sewall,
Boston; j. Baxter do; b Stuart Rochester f. Wash
land, Rochester; J. Gilbert, Ogdensburgh; M Chaplin
Hartford; G. Bayne, Alexandria DR.. Passe, Ohio II
Stotsburg Savannah; D. Burroughs, do; 3 Bacon 81
Louis, O. Barring Boston; D. Bates aE a. ws sa
CIrY-W Foster, Harrisburgh; w. r. Dsane, New
McCree Phila; 8. De Coursey, DO; r. vsieelN York;
Com. Whitney, Boston; Hon: D; Henshaw, do.
w.on r. sSsR w. Tomp2ns
White Plsns J. Goodell, Cazenovia; w Whiton, rsr'
mont B. Alexander, 81 Louis; j. Madson Kelly pn',a
How.np."o. II. sedgewick, Boston; N. Cummings,
a So.on! B. o Fs.f aS NoS Albany
8. North, Penn r. Hardy, Bangor; s. Landen Phila.;
s. Nocross Boston, Kennsry Phila rWsn; sIov
G. Lewis, Boston Capt Field, do; T, MenshsIl, Phii1
W. Gray, Lowell; Hon. P. Howard, Howard Place, L.
E Gs2 NJ EI Gs MASS Dr.. Harcourt staten Island
M Tompkins, do; w. II. Babcock, B. Carolina ". Bic
Conn Com j. Pancost do W. spencer, dol e. Harrington
Jnnsor.-N O. kellogg Connecticut; r. T. Hitchcock
waterbury, s. Collins, waterburgh; E. smith Hartford
w. THOMSON, do; j. Elton, waterbury; A; Ey, ha ~
Collins, st. Louis; G. Humphrey Hartford; H. Reney
do; A. W. Little, Phiadslphis; s. Pisss. Boston; a
q Church Springfield; L. Russell, Middebury; H. Bor.
den, Fall River; A. Hammond, Connecticut
RArHsur-A. b. Barker, Worcester; J. van Buskirx,
Norwich 4 Corpeps Connecticut g. Phillips, Philsdel
phia :; s. G. Evans, ]. r. Evans. Buffalo w. Werner,
Nswburrh MIR. Glsading, Chicago co Mr. Wycher'
Utica, A. Konigmsch, Phils W. Hszsrd, ssvannsni o.
Meyvksnt, Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
Court of Gepo,oI ss ss,ops,

Before Recorder Scott and Aid Brady and Walker
Jonas b. Phillips, Esq District Attorney adj interim.
FER. 5--TriaI for Highway Robbery.--William Davis
then called to trial on an Indictment for robbery IN
the FIRST degree, in having the night OF the 18Th Of
knocking down sailor named Lucas Bannett at the cor
ner OF Read street and West Broadway and robbng him
of his watch breastpin and purse containing about ~
The prisoner had previously been put his trial for the
above named offence. and on which occasion the jury
we're unable TO agree upon verdict The jury found
the prisoner guilty and he remanded for sentence
The Court then adjourned until ta.meTaw morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
MONEY MARKET.


The stock market opened quite tight this morning, and
prices advanced fraction all round. Harlem went up
per cent Morris Canal "; Norwich Worcester, u ;
illinois Bonds, q Farmers Loan II Canton ; Ohio
6's, u 8 6's, new loan, u North American Trust
and Long Island closed at yesterday IS prices
At the second Board there was very slight decline in
one or two Of the fancies bat the sales limited
The annexed statement exhibits the condition of zach
bank Of this city, at four periods Not having received
returns from ALL have been compelled to estimate
the movement of several and have placed the figures
rather under than over what consider the full est
mate Those estimated we have given in round num-
bers. All the reports are official but seven.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
Common Pleas.
Before Judge Ulshoe fer.

BEFORE Judge UIshoener.
Fee 5-Francts H. BoDne vs SdmI .9rnofd-This was
action on the defendants acceptance for $3.50. The
defendant entered into partnership in the commission
business with named Bradley the profits to be
equally divided between them he gave several Of his
ceptances TO Bradley for the purposes of the partnership
amongst which the in suit Bradley passed 1t to
plaintiff The defence was that the draft perverted
from the for which il originally given; and Sc.
condy usury. The jury found verdict for the plaintiff
for the full amount.
For plaintiff, Mr.. A. H. Burt for defendant, Messrs.
Sandford and Porter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
Police Intelligence.


FEB. s. Charge of Bursiary-Captain Dryer and Off,
Armstrong Of the LIST wardi arrested last night two
chaps called Michael Murphy and Timothy McCarty,
charge Of burgarously entering the store Of Her
man Killenham, stealing therefrom SO SO from the
desk. Locked up for examination.
Ro5bing Shov Case-A fellow named Bill Brown,
detected last evening by of the policemen Of
the second ward in breaking open the show case in front
of the store No. 70 William street, stealing therefrom
silk purses, bead bags and various fancy articles, va
the above store Committed for trial by Justice Os
borne.
Arrest of a Convict.-Oficers Boyle, of the 4th
ward arrested yesterday escaped convict from Black
wells Island called George Holmes, whom he took be-
fore Justice Osborne and that magistrate sent him back
tence
Arrest of .4nother Burgiar.-Oficers Mansfield, Mo-
dare and Hartel of the 18th ward arrested last night
another fellow called Jacob Marcello on charge of
burglarously entering the premises OF FISHER BIRD,
also of Mr. Chapman. situated in Houston street, near
Griffith, Long and O'Brien, who at present confined
in prison the above charge Committed by Justice
Thompson for examination
Passing Altered Bank BiHs-Ofcers Teno and Harris,
of the 10th ward arrested last night, German called
Charles Miller on charge of pessing dollar bank
bill altered to $40 on the National Bank of this city,
upon Mrs. NJ B. McKenhey, residing at No ?as Hudson
street. The same fellow also passed similar DILL "a
dollar note Uttered to $2OO on the MechanicsBa
of Ogdensburgh, State of New York. upon Mr. John
ing tho same to be altered. Justice Timpson committed
him to prison for trial
Attempt to Kill her Husbdnd-A woman, by the name
of Mary johnson, arrested last night by officer
Baker of the sth ward q charge Of attempting to
kill her husband, William Johnson, by stabbiDg him en-
IDENTIFY with intent to take his lie Committed to prison
by Justice ROome
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06


Before Judge Edmonds. Aldermen Smith and Compton.
The People Us. the Rec John Ssys-cHARoE OF RArE
Judge Edmonds called the counsel for the prosecution
to proceed. He was answered that they rested
Mr. CHLps the part of the defence, said they wish
ed to ask Mr.. Smith one question.
The DISTRICT ATTORNEY objected, on the ground that
they were taken by surprise and that would be open
the postponed and an opportunity given to them to
60 into sur. rebutting case.
The CouRr decided that the evidence was admis.
Taos D. SMITH was then called and examined by
The Counr called upon the witness to state to whom
he communicated the facts he was now about 70 gve
he replied that Mr. Luckey one OF the counsel Tor the
Defence to his store, and he communicated to
By CoursEL-Did you communicate it to any one
WlrNEss-Yes, sir, to several; Doctor Badger and Sc
veral others .
Ayes, sir; came to look at Mrs Cram to see II
she the person had reference to- and the moment
saw her, recognized her.
WIrSEs,-About three years ago was going down
Broome street and met Mrs Cram and gentleman to-
geher having ascertaned that he not her husband
followed them until they to house in Elm street,
opposite the Synagogue; did not know what sort Of
and s nnd there
s with ssas az. a ,.s is
down to neighbor; said 1t was false a. logged her
to it, and saw her 60 in and come QUIT she then admitted
driven to do SO from necessity, &c.
Crosseramined-Is clerk in store in Broadway is a
M Cram or Mrs. Cram nos was in their
house, had but the one conversation as he reco
with M Cram cannot say how long 'ney were
meals, '''' ''N '''' ~
QArs you in the habit of going about the street at
night to supervise tho morals Of ladies' and how they
behave themselves.
A. |
CouNsxL-wsll, hope so too, but want to know the
Q-How long did you mount guard on herr
About four hours, walked up and down the
CouNsrL-We recommend you a!place in the police.
Odd you ever see her do any thing else7
Ayes, sir.
Al saw her look out after men and laugh at them
e ol What time did you So. those things hsppsn1
AT all hours Of the day.
LoussEL-I thought you were at Mr.. Newmans
'Va G C came home to my tea and dinner
every day. and It was then saw her. ~
CouH.GL-Wen, then, you could not see her az all
WirrrH-No sir, mentioned the circumstance next
JOHN H. BuRLErsH examined-Is police officer;
knows Mrs Cram and her daughter; saw Mrs Cram fire.
and visited my house, saw her ground St. Johns Park
picking upmen and fetching them to her house, where
was in the me
she lived there until May; she moved in there in the
broken part Of the years the witness proved the house in
house of designation three years ago
The defence was here, at last, arrested.
SMITH CRAM, the husband of Mrs. Cram, was next
ArTosrEY-fias been married to Eliza Cram about 10
years. has always given her sufficient means OF support
for herself and family aud ha: always had the mean: Of
Orleans he left her $1,000 in bank never had any reason
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-06
Varieties.

Tho Albany .arsus say The thaw of Wednesday was
followed on Thursday by cold, clustering wind from
the northwest This has checked the rise Of the water
and unless there has been heavy thaw of u.s. the
reshet will gradually subside The water yesterday
stores. -
The Albany Argus says:-An endorsement on the way
pi of the Casll stage, states that at O'Clock yeser
day morning. no stage had arrived from below This Is
an unusual detention and it supposed that Rondout
creek was too high for crossing II further states that
the bridge the Catsk creek was not in condition
to cross. The ice had lett the creek there.
The snow storm of last week very severe at the
Eastward. At Bangor it began Friday evening and
continued through the day Saturday. The snow II
the depth of Is inches and drifted az to
block up the roads and render them almost impossible
II is good sleighing in Portland.