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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24
Mexicun Privateers.

The Hlbernia brought news Of the capture Of an
American vessel by Mexican privaieer, but par
osYs were gwen. The following letter from BEN
NETT of he ". Y Herald. is the most satisfactory
account of the matter we can find. The letter also
contains afsw other items of interest
PARIS, May is. lS4..
have this moment received letter from American
gentleman, dated in Msdrd SPAIN 10th Of May, giving
unt of the capture OF American in the Medi
teranean, by Mexican priyateer pirate. This took
aud the American prize the baIque Csrmee l9s tons, Of
Bangor, Maine Capt Ltlefed being her voyage from
Porto Rico to Trieste. The American consul Barcel0n.
communicated the to the American Minister al Madrid
Unico fitted Orsn-Tbe captain is Spanard,
who had h'd fIom justice in Spain. The all
Sp nards She reported she had cleared out al Vera Cruz
although IL rs ectain she out If the Medtea-
They furnished with LIBERALIZATION papers from
some Mexican agent The Spanish authorities conniyng
al the piracy but the American Minister has taken up the
matter with great determination. IL is said thu. heTe
two or more Mexican pirates Ia the Mediterranean all
fitted out III SPAIN most hkeiy there any American
ship Of u that American commerce. which
numbers dozen and of large that the
Government, at Washington i'll look to this matter al
and If the Spanish Government do properly that
American fleet will take satisfaction Of Havana write
this for the steamer of the 18Th St, but il may MISS
The Hon Mr. Polk, Charge des Affsiies al Naples has
just arrived in Paris.
p. s. Just learn that there two American ships Of
war at Gibraltar. That will do.
In addition 10 the above, give the following extract
fIom letter. in late London paper from Barcelona,
Spain:
The authorities took up the matter and upon an exami-
nation, CONDEMNED the pivaleer pirate and the AmcIi
can vessel proceeded ON her voyage.
IS Three other vessels fitted with similar commits
sions priyaiee's uuder the Mexican flag The auhOts
of Barcelona behaved well in this affair Part Of the crew
Of the American vessel hoard Of the pira and
compelled to aid Bringing her in while part were
Flef on-bcard their own vessel"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

TThe Journal thinks that these good times will
not lost long," We do not from whence it draws
this htrence certainly not from the foreign news,
from the latest of which we learn that the Queen of
England has limited the allowances of bread to the
royal household, and ordered to be made of second
rate flour; which example has been followed by seve-
RAJ of the nobility. But perhaps the Journal expects
ga wing victory - somewhere
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

or We understand that Gen. Taylors wing friends
at New Orleans have addressed letter to him, re-
guessing him to resign his place IN the army,-return
to his home, and put himself openly before the country
as a Presidential candidate. Should he follow'the
advice of these hungry oceseekers his chanc for
the Presidency win not be much improved in conse-
quence, we think
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

0@TThe steamer Chesapeake and schooner Porter
recently came in collision on Lake Erie, near Con-
neau, o., during the night and were so much injured
as to sink soon after Eight persons at least sup
posed TO have been lost, of whom are as follows Geo.
Van Doren of Lower Sandusky, o.; Mrs. Hook Of
WATERFOWL, N. Y; E. Conn of Beleyille, o.. S.
York Of Tfin, O.. r. Rutherland, lst engineer; d.
Wait, Porter; r. McMann, deck hand. Among
oil other things, $1,000 in money was sunk in the
Chesapeake
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

A PIONEER RETURNED.-Kit Carson, The celebrated
Oregon pioneer, who has been SO much with Col Free
said be about 20 years DID, small in stature and al
together looks if he preferred frontier city e II
is stated that he will bear dispatches back Monterey
on the Pacific and says that he 90 the distance by
way of Fort independence, in so days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

AWFUL DEsTITUnoN.-A late number Of the Bos-
ton Wing closes long article headed 'The Wing
Party by declaring that
"At this time, we regret to be obliged to affirm
that upon all the greatest issues of this time there
no moral responsibility resting upon the Wing party
for its action"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

KENTUCKY. overnor Owsley has appointed 'Thos
A. Marshall Of Lexington. to be chief Justice If Ken
lucky, in the place of Ephraim N. Ewing. resigned,
and James Simpson of Clarke county. to be judge Of
-ihe court Of appeals, In the place of Thomas A. Ma
shall, appointed chief Justice The court of appeals
consists now of Hon. Thomas A. Marshall. chief ius-
rice and Hon. DANIEL Brerk and James Simpson. as
associate judges.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

OrSanta Anna has published abusive reply to
Gen. SCOTS late proclamation and the National Inelli-
gencer at Washington, has eight column article
ON the same subject. Santa Anna and our Mexican
wing leaders occupy the same ground. They are
allies
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

"Tbe administration has assumed and kept control
of this war, in IFS details, and it must therefore be
held responsible for its blunders."- Gazete
BY the same rule, it strikes u.s. the administration
may claim the credit of the unparalleled successes OF
the war.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

MORAL INFLUENCE OF Mr.. WEBsTER.-TIre Boston
Daily Wing says:
ave grieve say it, but the degraded of public
sentiment in the free States during the past fifteen yeaIs
judgment due TO the moral weakness Of Mr. Web
sler than TO any other single cause.'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

OcFSome very pious people at the East are agitat-
ing the question 'swleher there shall be funerals
the Sabbath" We suppose that depends on folks
continuing to die on Saturday.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

GA case of small pox which appeared in this
city recently. in the person of young man lately
from Terre Haute, has caused some sensation. We
learn that he is recovering and that the disease
is not likely spread further according to present
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

~ Chapman of the Indiana Sentinel says he is "not
afraid tell the truth" He had better not venture too
rashly upon such unred experiment. 1t might be the
death of him.-L0uisriiIe Journal.
Don't judge others by yourself, Prentice. We new
er expect to have our hands pasied
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

John Broughton was recently hanged at Whining
ton, N. c. He protested that he was innocent of the
crime for which he was condemned, to the last.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

Ell ARco IRIs, the Spanish paper of Vera Cruz,
says that the party of goerrie'ous which issdoing
most mischief on the road from Vera Cruzto Jalapa,
is that Of Padre Jarauta "a clergyman,) with about
fifty men.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

BRITISH DEsERTERs.-Since the commencement of
our war with Mexico, not less than 400 British SOL
diers have taken French leave'' of their posts to
Join our army The Canada papers complain loudly.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

Som AT LAsr-ssMount Benedict" which stood the
years ago. and which has remansed since unim-
proved has been at last sold 1t purchased BY two
from for hundred thousand dollars, which about
cents per foot for the whole estate y
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

s THE PREslDESr.-Afier brief but highly gratifying
visit his native State, and the University which
he graduated, returned with his family, TO Washington,
Friday evening last week, having been absent from
the city abouta week.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

A man named jackson, said to be one of those en-
gagged in killing Jo~Snith, the Mormon Prophet,
died at Vera Cruz receihly, of the vomito.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

The Methodist Book Concern have now in prress f 60
ton al Cincnnaiia splendid building be Of the floirg
dimensions: ou stories. eighty feet deep and f, x fe7
font The building IS to Be completed this seasy1
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

II is estimated that the surface planted with corn
this year in the State of New Jersey, exceeds that of
last year by 100000 acres, which ought to yield three
or four million bushels
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

Charleston Mercury, has come out for Gen. Taylor for
the Presidency.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

0rThe ist Indiana regiment was to leave Mon
tcrey, homeward bound, on the 10Th ult
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

0@FThe Constitutional Convention Of Illinois is
now in session.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24

o Correspondents.

To correspondents.
"m farr, NoHhhed. An sent and all right Give call
when you In town.
JoJ, Washington Forgot entirely aeknowledg
ment, which do with thanks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27
MONEY MARKET.


There was considerable activity in the stock market
today, and general improvement in prices Reading
Railroad went up per cent, Reading Bonds y; Canton
x; Norwich and Worcester u; Farmers Loan u; and H.
linos special u; Morris Canal closed at yesterday
prices; and Harlem decline per cent.
At the Second Board, North American Trust advanced
u; Harlem u The tendency of prices at the close Of
the market decidedly upward
The effect Of the European advces has been exceed.
ingly favorable. Private letters confirm the published
accounts and impetus has been given prices Of ell
exporting staples and TO oil kinds of stocks The
Hibernia brought double the amount of specie ancpst
ed there being board full three millions of dollars
gold snd silver This immense sum comes principally
to houses In Wall street. and this addition 10 the supply
Of specie In the country but sdd to the general
prosperity, and improve the value of circulating
medium. We have doubt but some of our sailing
packets will bring large amounts. as the Hibernia
brought all the underwriters would insure In her
We shall have fourteen days later intelligence from
Europe in about two weeks, as the steamship Sarah
Sands ndvertsedto leave Liverpool the 18th OF
January for this port under the command of one of our
Oldest and most experienced packet captains She has
been at eight days and will probably make the run
in twenty-five days. Her arrival will be looked for with
the greatest anxiety by spectators in cotton and bread
stuhs.
Holders OF Norwich and Worcester Railroad stock are
anxously locking for the annual report from the Board
Of Directors, as considerable interest Is manifested to
learn the condition and prospects of the company,
count ofthe loss Of the Atlantic The annual statement
has b'en due for several weeks and current
that the Board Of Directors have object in view in
keeping II back 1t would be good policy TO give It, as
the bears in Wall street will avail Themselves OF s non
appearance 10 depress the price # the stock
The Leather Manufacturers Bank has declred semi
annual dividend of three and hsf percent pay able the
LIST Of February
We referred, n few days since, to meeting held IN
Boston, by the stockholders of the Long Island railroad
Comnanv resident in that city At that meeting conf
mttee was amounted to consider and report what course
should be adopted the general meeting of the Compa
nv to be held in New York. for the choice Of directors
on tho 10Th Of February next AT meeting held at the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

DEATH OF THE Hon SAMUEL SMoNs. s
with feelings OF the deepest sorrow that an
readers the death of the Hon Samuel 81.
lie died at his residence In this city, the
ing of the 18th instant In the 6oh year Of his ago. after
q painful illness of about 70 days.
Doctor Simons was one OF our most valuable and
full citizens In his profession. he possessed judgment
and skill that is rarely attained and had large practice
Many families regard the DOCTORS death loss to them
that cannot II be repaired His kindness his
decacy In tho sick united with his acknowle ed
superior medical talents had won for him not only the
confidence but the affections OF great portion Of
citizens who regarded and greeted him as their beneiac
tor and friend.
In town and city affairs he always acted conspi.
part, exhibiting angenerRy prompfne, and sound
ness OF judgment that distinguished him above all others,
and gave him ut times influence that no other ndvi.
dual among us has ever been able to command.
In political matters, also, he always took active
part democrat of the old school, he entered with his
whole soul into the great contest Of 1918, in this State
aud with his accustomed zeal early advocated the cleo
ton Of General Jackson 10 the Presidency TO whom he
OF his administration
In 1884, he appointed collector of the revenues In
this district, which office he held till lS4l
In lssS, he was elected 10 Congress from this (4th
district and his constituents in the National
Council, with fidelity, dignity and honor.
The funeral Of the doctor took place the 18th, at
the Episcopal Church, where In addition to the usual
impressive services short but excellent address on
character delivered by the Rev. Colt, to large
audience Of mourning and sympathizng friends The
who followed his remains to the grave
Of the largest witnessed In this cy.-Re.
publican Farmer, 9th fna.
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leties.

Are breke out In Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa,
the 2sd inst which destroyed the east wing Of the
buildings.
II Is stated that Monroe Edwards, now in the State
Prison at Sing Sing in the last stage of consumption
and cannot live many weeks
The North river is closed far down Permont and
the ice to that lace is very strong Between this city
and Pisrmon the navigation is unobsructed and the
boats Of the Erie Railroad Company find difficulty In
making their regular trips
duel took place at Utica, Ia on the 18th, between
DIR. Marshall (brother OF Thos. +. MarshalD and Mr.
Ward, lawyer The latter was shot in the arm which
did not stop shaking,of hands afterwards between the
two combstants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-A case Of considerable
interest to our merchants, will be found in ano.
Their part Of our paper, decided by the Superior
Court. 1t decides that goods to be shipped coast
wise, do not pass from the control of the jobber
till bill of lading is delivered, though they may
have been put on board of a vessel pursuant to
order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

SOUND NAvIGArIoN.-We sometime since stated
that the steamers Cleopatra and Worcester, en-
gagged on the Norwich and Worcester line, were
to be provided with masts and sails, in order to
obviate any difficulties arising from accidents to
the steam machinery. These additions have been
made, and found to be OF great service. Not only
do these steamers find themselves benefited in
the way of safety, but greatly also in the increase
Of speed attained without any increase of
danger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

GREAT FIRE IN LoNDoN.-The following is an
extract OF private letter, dated London, 4th
January 1.-THE immense steam wharf of Messrs.
Colmar & Co., London, called 1rongate wharf,
next the Tower Of London, was burnt on Thurs
day, 4h instant. Loss calculated at EGO OO0 Fully
ipeured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27
Price l2L Cents-Reddinu,s

Price 12H Cents-Redding's Boston Edition
Dickens new Christmas Books-"The Battle Of Lie
love story by Charits Dickens This day published aud
sale By II. LONG u BRO, 80 Ann st.
BURGESS. = III NGN II & Co, 222 Broad way
WIN. IL GRAHAM, Tnbuue Building.
VIM TAYLOR & CO. Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

Fistulas, Ulcers. Sc.-In the Svcrst cases of
Upham's Eectua " always salutary IT'S eff s. aud il
used, will produce cure. Several where a surgical
alton was thought 10 be necessary by the DOCTORS have
been cured Wy this medcise IL is also perfect for
nercurlai diseases IN the ntesnes Bold Wholesale and
Upham, 1876 Bowery New fork.-Price ST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

We would CALL the attention OF the public
70 the sale Of the valuable property 1870 East Broad AZ
Cahane street. 81 and IS James sueet BY Al Blocker at
the Exchange, on Thursday at l2 O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

Mr. .. Lackeys warehouse, at Cambridge City, Ind,
tooK nre lew days since. There in II three kegs
OF powder, Which, exploded, without inuryto ony
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

SHORT PASSAGE FROM LIvERrooL.-The news
received by us on Monday, by special express over
Long Island, came in the fine ship Pacific, Capt.
Ludlam. We circulated the news in the Extra
Herald TO confirm, in part, the Geographic des-
patch OF the Hbernia intelligence. Our thanks
are due to Capt. l.. for his kindness to our news
collector.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

anu Ssasos
We give in another column, letter from the
London Times in relation to the delinquent and
repudiating States of the Union. Sometime
since we made some remarks upon this subject,
which were copied in the Times, and the letter
which we now publish is the second in reply to
the article alluded to.
The rapid increase in the wealth, population
and resources of the delinquent States, induces
holders Of the bonds Of those States to expect
some movement in relation to a resumption of in
terest payments. 1t is full time some more deter
mined demonstration was made by those States
To redeem their credit, and the bondholders have
nearly lost everything in the shape Of patience,
and are again getting uneasy and clamorous for
dividends, however small, upon their invest
mens.
Our bravery, bonds, and breadstufs, are at
tracing considerable attention in Europe and
elsewhere.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27

THE LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
II E LIE @ n A PHO.
ALBANY, Jan. 20, le47
Senate.

senate.
There little business of moment transacted In this
branch Of the Legislature to-day In with the excep
ton of motion to commit the Judiciary Districts bill to
select committee and short debate on the antsavery
resolution, nothing else touched The motion was
lost leaving the subject in the hands of the committee
on the Judiciary.
The vote the anti slavery resolution will be taken
tomorrow.
Assembly.
The whole session to-day occupied with debate on
the volunteer aid bill II was passed. preamble and all
yeas IS, nays so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27
NIoyements of TraveiIe re-,


There a very considerable Increase of travellers
yesterday at the following hotels consisting OF several
Of the passengers by the Hberniaas well many from
different parts of the Union and the Canadas.
AMrsIoAr.:w. Russell, North Carolina; J. Dougher-
ty Ireland H. Owens. Philadelphia H simmOnds,
Johnson, Wilmington Del; Bradley, Charleston; s.
Watson, do; Hail. Mississippi
AsroR-H Reese, Washington; Lansing. Albany;
N. Dixon Rhode Island; + Lambert Phila; F. Zegler
Lutersbury; w. Townsend, Baltimore; d Ramona Del
aware; c. Jack New York; W stephens, Rio Janeiro
st. Louis; NJ Boyd. Baltimore; M Richard, Rotter dam;
J. Aston, s. c.; w. Holmes, Londonderry; 7 Walker
Graas, HAVE; w. Pardon, oswego; G. Benie, Newark;
E. Shepperd, do; W. Grinnell, Providence; W. Lobach
Tobacco; A. Mitchell, Hartford; G. BOrthwich, Montreal;
A. Muer, New York; j. Norton Boston; II. Z. Ector,
Baltimore; 9. Bromnice, Phila.
CI1y-s Hammond, New Jersey; NJ Story, POUCH.
Oderham, Phia. F; steere, England; M. Lenab, do;
Captain Shields Washington; A. smith, do; II. Hunter
do; M. Hoppe St. Louis, H. Cooke, Havana; Charles
FsAHKLIN.-J Parish, New York. j. Meeghsn, South
Carolina g. Day, Philadelphia D. Mattock st Louis
Ireland ; H. Clarke, New York M Lynch, Galway,
Ireland W. Howe, Connecticut; A King, New Or
Capt Gorham Troy steamer; r Mccamiam, New Jsr,
AowAnD.SJ. Crane. Middletown; H Johnson, N. G
H. Davis, Conn; M. Hart, Boston, J. Campbell, Il w
Paul. Portadown, Ireland +. Davenport, Mass; Mel.
son, Boston H. Goddar Portland; 8. Chanting Ports
mouth J. Perkins, Maine; W. Meade, Baltimore; NJ.
Bsbcock, Canada s. Peters w. Gardner, Brighton r.
SAMPSON Columbia j. Angel. Williampo IT; j. Kelly
w. Warous, Boston; J. Watervelt H Tompkins Staten
Island; NJ Thayer, St. LOUIS j. sheldon Salem; +. Bill
lnger, Herkimer; J. Lanneger, New York; Hon. }.
Goodyear, s. Robbins Philadelphia D. Blake, Boston
w. Rogers, N. J; w. Byon, Baltimore
JUpsoN-J. A Terry, Hartford; J. g. Hunter, Scotland;
J Z. Smith, New York; f. Williams, do; H. Bentnail,
New Haven; J. Strong, New York; j. Leavns Norwich;
w Cornell, do; H. Eaton, Worcester; s. Mowry, Ner-
witch; J. stickney, Boston; J. Mufoid. New York; j.
Van Antwerp Phila. J. Langnedy, West Point; Il.
Bran, Hartford; w. Warner, New Haven; DR.. Bishop,
do; Mr. Chaplin, Hartford; +. Greene, dol Prescott,
New Haven; G. Durand, de-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-27
Court CaIendnr--This Day

ConMos PLEA-st Part 20o "a, 25, 81, 20, al 49, 81,
3,l9.
and Partial ia 49, 9oa 49, 100 LA, 1874 1885, 1913,
$780, lSl, 1874, 90, "a, 294.
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mr.. BENEFITS Letters.


We shall give one of Mr.. Benefits letters, re-
oeived by the Hibena in tomorrow's Herald