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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
Report of the Secretary of War.

The Report commencing with q brief
yet most perspicuous exposition Of the pos
ture Of our military affairs in Mexico at
the beginning of the present campaign,
after the capture Of Monterey, it recites
the organization of the expedition designed
to move first upon Vera Cruz and thence
upon the city of Mexico. Leaving the
force designed for this great enterprise at
their place OF rendezvous, on the island Of
Lobos, the narrative returns to describe and
duly signalize the intermediate movements
of General Taylor's column which re-.
sultud in the memorable battle Of Buena
Vista. Returning then to the main line
Of military operations against the heart of
the enemy's country; the report follows,
step by step, the triumphant march of the
gallant army under Gen. Scott, from its
place Of embarkation to the National Pal.
ace Of Mexico:
"The collateral expedition against Chi
huahua, Santa Fe, and California, are next
Summarily described in their duo order;
their important bearing upon the results of
the war depicted; and the signal achieve
ments which marked their successful pro.
gress justly portrayed and appreciated.
With these events, and with due notice
Of some subordinate, but highly honorable
successes of our arms ON the line Of opera.
tions from Vera Cruz to the city Of Mexi-
CO, the military narrative Of the report
/ concludes" t.., ....:-.. l.
In consequence Of the dispersed situation
of the troops in the service, accurate state
ments could not be returned by the Adju-
tant General; but from the best means of
information, the aggregate force is estima-
ted at 43, 1856, of which 81, 500 are regular
troops and the remainder volunteers. Of
this number there are under Gen Scott, in
garrison, &C., on the line, 80, l56. Un-
der Gen. Taylor 6,727. In Santa Fe,
and that section, 1854. In California,
about 1000. Allowing for deductions by
reason of sickness and other casualties, the
effective force is considered below this es-
innate. ....-...
rs After referring to several modes of con-
Quoting the war, the Secretary recon-
mends plan Of active operations in the
enemy's country, as follows:
''The third mode presented is, in nv
judgment preferable to the others. Be.
yond certain limits. i, admits of expansion
and contraction; but, as fixed condition,
all now held is to be retained, and no part
surrendered, but in compliance with treaty
stpulasions. This plan also contemplates
further acquisitions extending to other i'm
portant points, more or less numerous, as
circumstances may warrant.
Notwithstanding our victories have
fallen with crushing weight upon the as
sembled armies of Mexico, most OF those
who hold in their hands the decision OF
the question of pence, have stood beyond
the range Of the physical evils inflicted by
the war. By extending the theatre OF it,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

and changing the mode Of conducting IL
they can be made to feel its pressure. In
consequence of our liberal and humans
policy, we have, as yet, scarcely touched
the substance of the wealthy and infusn-
tial classes in Mexico. As the, Mexican
army has long been to them the instru.
ment Of oppression in the hands of their
successive rulers, its destruction has no,
deeply enlisted their sympathies, or alarm
ed their fears. Our army has afforded
them better protection than their own; and
thus, by our presence and our forbearancs,
they have, within certain limits, hitherto
escaped exactionss from seither.- But our
successes have now opened the way to act
upon and influence those who probably can,
if they will, put an end 10 hostilities. By
making them suffer the usual calamities Of
war, they must be made to desire peace.
"ln addition to the troops required to
garrison places to be retained, it is propos.
ed to have in the field competent force
for aggressive operations--to strike tho en-.
envy whenever he may present yulnera.
BILE point; to open avenues from the poyts
in our possession into the enemy's country,
and to cover and subject to our control
some of his rich mining districts and pro-
duc.ive agricultural regions. It ID not
deemed proper to point out in more detail
the movements and objects contemplated in
the further prosecution Of the. war Upon
this plan" - s.sas
The Secretary proceeds to state the num-
Der and character of ftroopsi that would bS
requisite for the purpose. After some sug.
| gestions relative to the maintenance of the
existing establishment, a proposition. 10.
submitted to raise ten additional regiments
of regular forces for the war, at IN eaylS
period; and to'confer authority to acceps
the services of volunteers, should additional
aid be necessary. 'i' = q. - 2s1ae<
TIE above contains those port ions Of the
secretary's Report Of more general interest.
Its length prevents more comprehensive
synopsis. }z3zsi..as s8s 20 s95see{z
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intelligence of people who will suffer
themselves to be taxed by them.
VERGNIAUD.

iu'eliSShce oi people who will suffer
themselves to be taxed by them.
VERGNIAUD.
P. S.-DEc. 9.-Since sent you the
article on free trade, and direct taxation.
wherein 1t was surmised that the people of
the United States would not stand it, could
they see and "feel'' as Blackstone says,
what it costs them to be governed; and in
which it was suggested that "biennial sess-
ions" of the State Legislatures might be
ono means of reducing both the quuan,ity
and quality Of government here imposed
upon the people, I have seen in the pa
pers statement that in Georgia Con-
vention for amending their constitution
have the subject Of ''biennial sessions" un.
der consideration. 1t is difficult to keep in
advance Of the times.
What system is ours! Only little
over 20 millions of people, and some 80
Executive Messages, to say nothing about
Reports, and Documents from as many seats
of empire scattered over our country-all
of which are doubtless very important
and then comes the eternal mass-the soon
to be forgotten piles Of official matter from
Washington-at cost of more that $500
for every line-and at still larger ex
pense of patience and gullibility to read
the whole constituting an annual crop o
deception, demagougism, fnanciering, ane
Machiavelism, not easily raised on any
other soil, and quite enough to glut the po
litical market of the world! Verify, i
our rulers would just pin to the fustian OF
silk buy, the particular sentence, notion
or service, they wish me to pay for,
should be thankful. l should then know
whether got the worth Of my money.
should like, indeed, to keep my own &C
counts seperate with our rulers.
Yours. V.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
Correspondence Of the Pittsburgh Post.

At ST. Louis, on the 18th, intelligence was re-
ceived from Santa Fe to the Goth of October.
Several Recruiting officers have arrived, who
will open offices for the recruiting service in q
few days. 800 recruits for the Illinois and St
Louis battalfons. In the former, deaths were
occurring daily. The latter were more healthy
1900 Mexican troops, with 12 pieces of artillery,
had marched against chihuahua. The 3 compa-
nies were already on the road, and had halted be.
low Albuquerque, waiting for reinforcements; as
it was rumored that the Mexicans had concentra-
ted their forces at Ell Passo. There will undoubt.
edly be apowerful resistance offered at Chihua-
hua s-. a-.
The command that had arrived at st. Louis,
suffered much in coming, from cold and hunger.
Col. Gilpin had arrived with his battalion s.
Col. Price was at Walnut Hills He expected
to reach Santa Fe on the first of December = .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
For the Portage Sentinel.
Judge Blackstone and Tariffs,

GENrs:-Though the views expressed
so clearly, and conclusively in the follow
ing extracts from "the commentaries on
the Common Law" p. 3ls, vol. /. differ
somewhat from the opinions entertained by
some modern Judges, l hope you vii! give
them an insertion.
A few years since, remember listening
TO speech from one ofthe Supreme Judges
ofthis State, at the Court House in Raven.
ma, wherein these views received no favor
1t is to be understood, however, that the
speech was delivered not in the characte,
of a judicial opinion. 1t was "stump''
speech of the learned gentleman, and wa:
not to be considered as coming from s'ihe
Bench.'
"These customs are then, we see, tax
Immediately paid by the merchant, although
ultimately by the consumer. And vel
these are the duties felt least by the peo
pie; and if prudently managed, the people
hardly consider that they pay them at oil.
For the merchant is easy, being sensible
he does not pay them for himself; and the
consumer who really pays them, confounds
them with the price of the commodity: i1
the same manner as Tacitus observes, tina,
the Emperor Nero gained the reputation o
abolishing the tax of the sale of slaves
though he only transferred it from the buy.
or to the seller"
After speaking Of one of the inconveni
ences attending this mode Of taxation, viz:
smuggling, he proceeds:
'sThere is also another i'll CONSEQUENCE
attending high imports on merchandise. moi
frequently considered, but iadisputably GER
tain; that the earlier any tax is laid on any
commodity, the heavier it falls upon the
consumer in the end: for every trader
through whose hands it passes, must have
his profit, not only upon the raw material
and his own time and labor in preparing it,
but also upon the very tar itself, which he
Advances to the government; otherwise he
loses the use and interest Of the monev
which he advances. For instance in the
article Of foreign paper. The merchan,
pays duty at the quay upon importation,
which he does not receive again till he
sells the commodity perhaps at the end oI
three months. He is therefore equally en-
titled to profit upon that duty ,ohich he
pays at the custom house, as to profit upon
the original price which he pays to the
manufactor abroad; and considers it &c.
cordingly in the price he demands of the
stationer. When the stationer sells il
again, he requires profit of the printer OF
bookseller pom the whole sum advanced
by him to the merchant: and the book
seller does not forget to charge The full pro-
portion to the student or ultimate consumer;
who therefore does not only pay the orig.
inal duty, but the profits of these three in
termediate traders, who..have successfully
advanced it for him This might be car
ried much further in any mechanical, OF
more complicated branch of trade.''
am not certain the reading is improved
by my own under-lining 1t is a mos
beautiful exposition Of the operations o
Tariffs, and singular compliment to tn.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
Tax PAYERS Busy I.

This is the busy season with tho county
Treasurers throughout Ohio. Large num-
bers of tax payers are daily in attendance
q. the Office in this county, and more are
unxiously getting ready to, make q visit.
Those who get TO town by nine or ten O.
clock, escape the crowd and get through
in few minutes. 1t is singular fact,
that although, we have nearly FIFTY
BANKS in Ohio, scarcely enough ofiheir
notes can be found in the State, to pay tax.
es. In some cases, the taxes ofasour far.
mers nre full one third higher than last
year. Those who fino themselves in this
situation may think it strange when we as
sure them, that the amount collected for
nll county purposer is less thun~is wns in
1916. This fact is exhibited by the booke
OF the County Auditor. Ohio Pot.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

ANOTHER FLooD.-We have Been
greeted with another rise in the rivers
Yesterday there were "twenty.three feet
water, and at stand" This is the high
est our rivers have been yet. The build
ings in the lower part Of Allegheny were
aooded-families were driven out of the
second story windows. Property has been
considerably damaged. Household furni-
ture was destroyed; boats and lumber swept
away and lost to their owners. Laborers
were busily employed on Saturday, day
and evening, and yesterday, in removing
boards &c. for safety.
There was rain constantly during yes
terday, and a prospect of continuance
1t is probable that this morning we may
find the water up into our streets. We
heard Of no loss Of life.-PiHs. Post, Dec
l3.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

GF An anonymous scribbler in the O.
hio Star of last week-a regular-built bank
lackey-attempts to convey the impression
that the bank which is about being estab-
lished in this place, will be honestly con-
Quoted, and that it will not be shaving
shop" because ''the sum Of S43, ,500-al-
most one half" of the Capital Stock of the
Bank is taken "by those Of the family dem.
ocrotic." This is certainly a new course
Of reasoning even for a federal whig to
pursue. Ordinarily-nay, universally
when any Of the manufactures of ssa cur
rency better than specie" give upthe ghost,
and the people are swindled by their ope.
rations, the whole kennel of whig editors,
scribblers, and brawlers cry out, "loco foco
bank! loco foco bank!!'' But this writer
would have US believe that, because $43,.
500 of the stock Of this bank is taken by
''those of the family democratic" the con-
cern must he honest beyond peradventure.
We are perfectly willing to admit that the
fact alluded to is the only evidence of the
honesty Of the concern; still, we cannot
admit the conclusion which the writer ol
the Star article seeks 10 establish. We
prefer rather to judge Of men by the busi.
ness in which they are engaged, thnn the
business by the men engaged in it. The
history of banks in this country, and thro'-
out the the world, wherever banks have
ever had an existence, both in times past
and present, proves them to have been and
to be instruments of the most stupendous
frauds and robberies upon the industrious
and producing classes sofcommunity. The
people of this country have had the most
ample evidence of the evil influences ol
banking institutions from eur earliest histo
ry down to the present time; still the rago'
crats have managed to predsee the BELLE
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

that banks conserve the public good, and
The present system is ''perfectly safe." The
truth is, banks are created to enable men
Of capital to grow rich from the production
Of labor. Banks do not labor, neither do
they add to the wealth of the country, yet
yet banks and bankers get rich without Ia
Dor, without production-get rich faster by
far than those who haveun equal amount OF
capital invested in agricultural and me-
chanical pursuits, with the labor Of the har.
dy sons of toll added thereto. The wealth
of the world belongs to its toilers. And
how is it that IS or 100 per cent. of the
productions of labor gets from the hands OF
those who have earned it into the hands Of
those who do not produce enough to keep
their souls and bodies together? Have they
parted with it for an equivalent Have they
parted with it voluntarily? No; it has
been wrung from them by q system of le-
gaiized robbery-it is. the result of the pow
er which is given to the non-producing cap.
italists over the laborers Of Of the land, by
means of bank charters and other special
privileges granted by legislative bodies.
But the bank scullion Of the Star.cham'
Der accuses us with having $50 far forgot
what is due to decency, as to attack the pri.
vate character Of aaeindividual, for the
commission of a crime for which he had
been tried and found not guilty by ''two OF
three democratic jurors" Whether it be
true that the person said to have been
charged with the commission Of crime,
was guilty or not, is q matter for the ruling
spirits of the Star-chamber and its scribblel
to settle between themselves. When the
sinking fortunes of whiggery depended up
on making it appear that the individual ir
question was guilty of the crime for which
he had been tried and acquitted, that there
by they might affect the character of a few
Of the leading democrats in the county, the
Star was full of its bitterest denunciatior
of those whom it charged to have been
guilty of having let so arrant q knave es
cape the lash Of justice; now. when tha
same individual connects himself will
one of these pets Of whiggery, he is a
pure and spotless as an angel, and none art
more ready to do him reverence than tht
| Star men.
We have already occupied too mucl
time and room upon this anonymous scrib
bier, but we must be permitted to hop,
that his devotion TO the interests of hi
masters will be amply rewarded. Hi
article appeared, very opportunely, on tn
day the bankers held their meeting, and
is said to have produced q profound an
lasting impression. He will doubtless re
ceive the appointment of attorney for tn
bank, private Secretary to Rufus Paine
and sub-editor of the Ohio Star.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
CHE porta9e 9e,1ti,1el.
r A V E N N A, OHIO:
Wednesday, Dec. 22, ls47.

@ The branch ofthe State Bank to be
located at this place, was organized on
Wednesday last, by the election Mir. II. D.
Williams, Cashier, and MIR. R. E.. Camp
bell President of the Board Of Directors.
So we shall soon have lots OF the "red-backs'
in circulation among US, then, whorah!
what fine, easy times we shall have!.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

The assets of the Ohio banks, according
to the Auditors Report, amount to $780,
9l0,6s6,6s The taxes paid by al the bsaRs
for the past year, are about $35, 500. 4
simple division shows that tho banks have
paid less taxes than ons mill and three.
fourths upon each dollar ofstheir property.
OA;o Press. 4.s 5@,..s ass :
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

O. The w hig stote Central Commit.
to have issued call for Whig Mass con-
vention to be held at Columbus on the
10Th Of January next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

@AmoDg the names attached to the
call for the democratic meeting at Cincin.
natl are goodly number Of patriotic wings
s'Honor to whom honor is DUE"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

@The democracy Of Clark County, in
Convention, have expressed their prefer
ence for John Brough as the next democrat.
ic candidate for Governor Of Ohio.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

CHApLA1Ns TO CoNGREss.-The Rev. Henry
slicer, ofthe Methodist E. Church, and the Rev
R. r, Gurley, of the Presbyterian church; both
of the city of Washington, have been elected
chaplains to Congress-the former by the Senate
and the latter by the House of Representatives
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

GEN. TAYLOR arrived at New Orleans
on the 4.h inst. His receptions is spoken
of by the papers Of that city Us being the
'smost enthusiastic manifestations Of public
feeling for faithful public officer, that has
ever been witnessed in this country"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

Col. MORGAN AT HoME.-The gallant
Colonel of the Second Ohio Regiment was
entertained with supper, on. the evening
Of the 10th inst. ut Columbus, at which
the editor Of the Ohio Statesman presided.
The company was large-omong whom
were many members of the Legislature
A number of highly patriotic toasts were
drunk. In answer to one complimenting
himself, Col. Morgan made short speech,
which must have met cordial response
from every one present; and awakened the
most thrilling emotions. We will endeavor,
ere long, to present our readers with the
speech in full or some extracts.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22

VI IiS "uuilulStEsttIOIs III Aot htaStOs OfCu OA
the holy Sabbath day, forwarded the alser-
native resolution to Texas, which annexed
the "Lone Starr to this Republic? These
are the men, (said MIR. O. This then
should afford poor excuse for mon taking
the initiative Of Treason,
The question was taken upon the recep-
tion of the petition, and carried-yeas IS,
nays II. And the petition was referred to
the committee on Federal Relations.
A bill in relation to the proof and &C.
knowlebgement Of deeds, was reported back
from the Judiciary committee, with amend.
nient, which was agreed to, and the bill
was ordered to be engrossed.
MrsOlds offered resolution for refer
ring to the people the question Of calling q
Convention to amend the Constitution, which
was laid on the table to be printed.
In committee Of the whole, the bill to a..
mend an act fixing the rate Of interest, was
read. The bill provides that all payments
of money or property made by way of usu-
rious interest, whether made in advance or
not, shall be deemed, as to the excess, TO be
payments made on the principal. The bill
was committed to the judiciary committee.
HousE-Dec. 1O.-Mr Blake offered
resolutions, the first declaring that ''human
slavery within the United States, is grea,
calamity, an unparalleled moral and po.
litical evil, which ought to be abolished, as
soon as that end can be constitutionally &C.
conrlished, and that its extension should be
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-08

MEXICAN sUsEUw.-Every Gay and .verssr
~ his n-r-frg on Monday june = Spirntd
axhbtors ard performances afternoon a. 81 O'Clock
40 every evening a. a. The Manager tas The sssfsc-
uou q announcing enga<emeni with ne ee.serstrd
FAMILY al PETE NORRIS. Also, MAJOR EPSON,
lh- most xstoui.hing snt wonderful LIVING Skeleton has
ever faiea 10 h- ot ofsn 70 behold. He 10 81 yessot
feet INCHES high ard We; surprisingly esn and spare
that - weighs orly s pounds He viii BE- seen every
day ard evening from O'clock a. ne m1ruinz vi -
o'clock LIVING CBlNPANZEE or OR aNG OCrANG,
10 ke Atmissor g r-rts: children under To- ~ errts
CASTLE GARDEN Is op~1-d for tie sessoo; ODER
Ncg In inceF stirers Of Mature ard lovers
o. hr1th 1rsurasset BY sry e-txh n IRE nice
Ststes. II ne evenings CONCERTS Os lNSrRu MEN
TAI MUSIC Sil DC gvcn BY he G-rrisr Brass Band
under ~ cirecior q " Monk Tasy sll perform
leclet cen rostons from Laazsy Sa1ss Lanaer Gaa a.
st-ses. snt others irfen'ssn n hf al h-ur for pro
ueuaiI1g refesbr MS, AMI viewing ne COSAORAMAS,
which have hes1 rrarranr~t. ms -
Admittancs l2i cents Concert commences a. O'Clock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-08
N.w.y.rI CsttIe Market-MospAY. June I.
lBy our own Reporter, ]

by our own Reporter
At market l400 Beef Cattle, (mostiy soa'nerh3 io'
Cows and Calves, 1900 Sheep and Lambs
Beef Canle-The number ON sale. since our iss'
greatly exceed that offered for many weeks past
Nevertheless prices are very firm. and ioly equal 10
a., weeks quotations. Sales at from 5O0s, About
100 head unsold.
Goes sad Caloe. have been In better demand ana
ne prices realized are considerably higher than could
. obtained Last week-though the offerings were
hardly 50 numerous az those then At market The
saes were mostly at from tl5a2s TO s43. All sold
SAssS and Larbs-The supplies continue TO Increase
which Is having tendency to reduce the high prices
consequent upon the scarcity prevalent during the
Greater part of the Winter and Spring months cur
Nai Tor along time past Al the same time the de-
Aand BY no means inactive only l25 head remaining
snsold
has-We observed very liberal supply OF loose. at
Se Scales, from Long Island Jersey and westchester
county Good Timothy ommsnds 30 cts. Red-top,
Co'erseed and other qualities sell at from Go 10 10 cts
Yi0' Wheat and Dat Straw, 2 50 the 100 bpndles.