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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. %.
The Mails and the Railroads.
friend at Washington writes us as follows:

lrlenu at washington writes US as IolloWS:
The accompanying bill, reported by " Head him or
die Bolts, is a sample of the legislation which we
may expect from the glorious Wing majority in the
House of Representatives. Here has been " old
Cave" fighting corporation monopolies, and in all in
stances heretofore has been successful in bringing
them to carry the mail reasonable terms by firmly
resisting their exactons. and causing the mail to be
transported by other means. No sooner, however,
is there Wing majority in the House, than all his
plans of economy to be thrown overheard and
they boldly to their old friends asking him (old
Cave) be forced by law come their own terms.
The poor LocOf0co members are called upon to know
by guess or intuition that "old Cave" is wrong and
that the railroad and steamboat corporations right.
They must vote it blind, and declare against the
judgment Of the placed at the head of the post
Office department 10 guard the public treasury. We
shall see whether the Wing majority will go it blind.
This is only the beginning. ARISTlDES.
The joint resolution above referred to- provides as
follows:
"That the Postmaster General be and he is hereby
authorized and directed 10 renew his engagements
with the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
Railroad and Steamboat Company, for the transpor.
tatlon OF the great northern and southern mail be-
tween the city of Washington and the city of Rich
mond, at the prices heretofore paid and Offered
by said company: and that the said Postmaster Gen
eral be authorized to allow to the contractors, under
the recent arrangement, such equivalent as, in his
judgment, shall be fair and equitable for the discon
; tinuance of the routes dispensed with
A more extravagant proposition could hardly b
made. We shall see if the Wings dare to pass it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

A WAY TO Spoil CHILD Above all mistakes is
that of supposng that the better nature of the chid is
to be drawn out and raised into strength which. we
should desire TO see in the man, by making him pass
through a cold and cherries youth. The very
trary is the case. system of petty restraints, of
privations. of severe looks and incassant chidings
only results in dePraving the feelings and pervertDg
the Of young person. He is, under such cir
cumstances, entirely out of harmony with nature
He is like flower. which requires light and warmth
placed in cellar where it acquire its pro-
per proportions, color vgor 1t is quite impossible
that a child treated attain to the proper
characteristics of well constituted man or woman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

The WEATHER.-FOr the last ten days, we have
had what would here be termed yankee winter
From the 10Th it has been exceeding cold, with q
fine snow covering the ground, and the merry sleigh
bells are nOT quite fashionable. During several
nights in succession, the thermometer indicated from
a 10 IA degrees below zero and during the days,
nearly the same range above. This, Monday, is
clear and pleasant, after another light snow, and
much moderated as to cold. The streams in this
section low, notwithstanding the awful flood in
the Ohio.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

SIcKNEss.-.Notwithstan the hue and cry raised
by the State Legislature, city has been in
the enjoyment of better health than at present The
single case of smallpox is yielding treatment, and
no danger is appreLended by our citizens. Every
thing goes on as usual, when the "wisdom" is not
here, and all hands happy larks, aud getting
fat on it.
p. S. Since the above written, we learn that
Mr.. Kennedy is perhaps not quite well, and by
some, still considered not out of danger
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
Premium Reef.

CHARLES MErKETLL informs that on New Years
morning, he will offer at his stalls in the eastern
market, the Premium Beef Of the season. and he says
he kHoos that finer beef ever butchered in this
city. That his judgment may not be questioned, he
invites our citizens to give it a tri,l.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIx.-The first
and second numbers Of these excellent publications
have reached US; and grati6ed to notice that
the arrangement of the IT, S. Senate has rather add
ed to, than detracted from their usefulness. We
shall be happy to exhibit them TO any disposed to
subscribe, and no politician or business man should
be without them. We take this occasion to ask the
publishers to forward us duplicates of the LIST nos
(G. & Al as ours were so nearly drowned as to be
unfit for binding
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

HEREDITARY SUIcIDE.-Dr. Gall relates the of
Mr. Gautier, owner of several warehouses in Paris,
and who left his children property Of two
millions of francs. They all resided in Paris and it's
environs where they lived upon their property which
some of them had considerably increased by fortunate
speculation. Not of them visited by any ma
terial disaster, and all enjoyed perfect health. They
were all highly esteemed by their friends and neigh
bors; yet all ofhem abured under inclination to
commit suicide, to which they yielded in the course
of thirty forty years; some hanged, some drowned
and others shot themselves. The last but one. invited
on Sunday, party of sixteen persons to dine with
him. When dinner served, the host sudden
" missing, and having been searched for everywhere
in vain, was discovered hanging in barn. The last
of the seven who the owner of a house in the
Rue de Ricbelleu, having raised by STORIES con-
ceived that the expense had ruined him; three times
he attempted to destroy himself but was prevented;
however, he a last succeeded in blowing out his
brains and his fortune said to amount 10 SEQ
Milsnger on Mind and Mailer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

RESPONSES. meetings in favor of the war
have been recently held at Pittsburgh Cincinnati, and
Columbus. The resolutions uncommonly able
and pointed, asserting the war to be just; that it was
begun by Mexico that it should be vigorously prose-
cuted, and that offers of peace should from
this country. The Pennsylvania asks whether Mr..
Clay expected such responses. He has probably
windi
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

"Dear me, how fuedly he does talk !" said Mrs.
Darlington recently at temperance lecture. 81 am
always rejoiced when he mounts the nostrl, for his
eloquence warns me in every nerve and cartridge of
my body-verdgrense itself couldn't be more smoo. b
than his blessed tongue is - and she wiped her spec
tacles with her cotton bandanna, and never took her
eyes from the speaker during the whole hour he
on the STANDARDIZATION Posi-.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
From the ~ o. Delta Of the IA.
Later from Yucafan.

The Free american of the 9Th inst, has the following
late accounts from Campeachy:
LATE FROM CAMPEACHY.-By the arrival yesterday of
the Yucaan schr Rafaele have received INTEL
from that section of the Mexican territory up the Doth
ultimo.
battle had been fought on the 10th of November be-
tween Col. Zeiinas revolutionary forces 500 strong,
and Rozsdos, COO strong; in which the latter gained
complete victory, and took four pieces of artillery from
the former.
Zetina made the attack on the city of VaadoId and
the lasted three hours. lie lost 20 killed,
among whom were three officers. He and his defeated
troops retired disorder and took the road Espa and
Tizmin.
The Governor of Yucatan (Mendez) was, on the 10Th,
on his way to Maxcanu, in company with Barbachano
(te person whom the insurgents wanted for their Cow
ernor check the revolution of the Indians against the
whites. Tins revolution having taken more alarming
aspect since the Of Zetna the whites
fighting among themselves.
These Indians numbering upwards of 5,O00 under the
command of a renowned chief by the name OF Pratt,
made the 9th ul., the Of Tiiosuco
whose inhabitants united with those of the neigborhood
made stand against the Indians and fired upon them dur
ing &c hours; after which time, having ammunition,
they compelled TO retreat. with their and
children, and took position the road Texas The
population Of Tijosuco about 6,000 and that
town entirely left in The possession Of the Indians.
Since this successful affair Tor the Indians eight towns
have united to them, raising their number, It is said,
10 QUO men.
IL is said that they draw their arms and ammunition
from the of Walice.
The Inhabitants OF Tecaz, Merida, etc., much
alarmed, and fears entertained FIR the security Of
those towns which were destitute Of TROOPS and all ne
cessary means of sustaining
The inhabitants of the country awaiting with
great anxiety the arrival Of Com Perry and they looked
upon him sole protector of their lives and property
Commerce in Campeachy Paraiy zed, and the cul-
vators have all abandoned their farms The city was,
however Tranquil though had been obliged by the gov
ernm-nt furnish attack Zetina.
A company Of foreign merchants had been raised to
maintain order.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

GIRARD CoLLEGE.-Judge JOEL JONES, of Pbiladcl-
phia President Of the District Court has been elected
President Of the Girard College by the Directors of
that Institution. Judge JONES is spoken of in the
most attering terms by the press and the action Of
the Directors meets with euogium.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

The DOCTRINE, FRIGHT WRONG. OUR COUNTRY"
SANCTIONED BY HIGH AUrHoRITY.-An old gentleman
in Iowa undertook to lecture volunteer on the char
acter of the war with Mexico. Like our neighbour he
called it war against God The volunteer remind
ed him that our arms had always been successful !;
that God certainly did fight for Mexico: The old
man rather at fault but at length he sammered
out, "We it does seem that Providence aids our
country, right arrong.' Lou Dem.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

GrWhen the editor of the Madison Banner has
the courage las he no doubt has the dsposition) to
follow the example of Riley the deserter, we will
promise to meet him sat Philiipp;," or somewhere
else, and endeavor to give him what he deserves.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

OtrOur thanks are due to Senator's BRIGHT nd
HANNEGAN, and Representatives WICK, HENLEY,
PERTH, TIBBATTs and others, for valuable favors.
Also, to DIR. JAS. A. HoUsroN and A. E. DRAPIER,
for their kindnesses.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

There was quite large FIRE at Mayaguez, Porto
Rico, on the 18th of November. The suferings and
terror Of the people, there were increased by the oc-
currence Of an earthquake at the same time. Tie
damage amounted to over 81, 600.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

Bro HALL, of the Pharos, is assured that we mail
ed him copies OF the Presidents message at the same
time they were sent in other directions north. and
that By the same mails
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

GA citizen of Cincinnati is erecting a
splendid ed6ce in that city, the marble Of the entire
front of which he shipped from Italy, at cost Of
@2OOOOO.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
From the Rio Graude.


Maamoras dates the 4th instant. LOT of mer-
chandze had been captured robbers the road
to Monterey, Notwithstanding the conductor bore pass
from Canaes.
Gen. Wool has issued order that any American pay
ing duties Canaies any other robber Chief will be
dealt with traitor; and any Mexican foreigner
doing, will have his goods coniscated
Goods said to be quite plenty in the INTERIOR and
prices low.
We have conversed freely, says the Picoyune, with
distinguished officer who has for long been the
line Of the Rio Grande and has just returned He tells
that there that the Mexicans designed
take advantage Of Gen Tay Absence make des-
cent upon Salhllo and the line of the Rio Grande. He
had been assured by intelligent that Filisoa
in command Of large force at San Luis6 1000 men,
while Minon had thousand cavalry al hand ope-
rating with him. The rumOred purpose of the Mexicans
tor Mnon TO come out by the Linares pass China,
while, with The body Of his troops, Fisola should
fall upon SallIo. Our informant says that in the de-
parure of Gen. Taylor the MeIcans fee as il our whole
army had Withdrawn, such the terror of his
among them. Inclined they strike blow in his
absence, he still thinks they have such army the
field the above named and if il be So il will be
impossible TO surprise Gen. Wool, who is the
alert He has doubt that any attack General Wool
would prove disastrous 10 the Mexicans.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

The Cry OF MExIco.-What strange idea one
forms of the city of Mexico before seeing i-aking
opinions from the books and correspondence of
sts-and, witha, how erroneous. We had pictured
low, dirty, sickly town, half covered with water
and entirely inundated with mud and other Ell ceteras
In unison. What was our surprise first entering
the Grand Plaza, perhaps the most magnificent in the
world! There stood the grand cathedral, q monu-
ment of art-a mine of wealth. There too was the
palace, Undesirable in its grandeur and exent-the
redwhte- and-green flag of the republic still floating
upon it
There were the Halls of JUSTICE her palace of the
Governor. the long portals where fabrics of every
ton bartered for the products of the country in
GLIDING It's yellow and bright "castins" And there
were groves Of trees, and murmuring fountains,
sparkling in the bright like brlliants Such
temples, such palaces, such portals, such almedas,
such fountains God of heaven what an Eden is
this and how little is it appreciated by the thou
sands who daily behold and enjoy its beauties! Co.
yerned by good men and inhabited by an educated
people, it would be the garden of the earth. But as
it ls-what climate is more lovely where, as here.
do the flowers always bloom SO brightly the birds
ever sing sweey.
| Mexico! there are none among your hayward
children who can appreciate the gifts that God has
lavshed upon them. Health, wealth, and every ell
lloyment that man can covet their inheritance
yet they are not happy. The iron foot of military
tyranny has scourged the land in its length and
BREADTH Attila boosted that the grass never grew
upon the ground trodden by his horse. Santa
Anna can repeat the boast, and no will say no.
His very name is blight upon his native land But
Mexico begins to hope for better times. Gleamings
of peace and disentlrament already breaking the
darkness of her eastern horizon and daily growing
brighter God speed them.-North American, pub
ished in the City Of Merico.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

0TThe experiments at The United States arsenal
condemn the Of gun cotton substitute for gun
powder, for FIRE arms.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

LEARNED Observation-Disclosures Agassez the
great naturalist, in proving lis grand position, that
man not only the last creation, up the present
time, but intended to be the last among other
guments uses the following:
"Ihe class of reptiles begins to raise its head in
the class of birds the head rises still higher but in
Man position is assumed to which there is no supe-
rior."
If the learned Professor has among his selections
the bird called Penguin, he will perceive that il car
res Its head as erect as pike-stsfr-N. Y. Globe.
Oer1he celebrated Chancellor KENT died recently
ut New York, at an advanced age.
sscK IL Il.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
Ladies', Fair.

The Ladies of Roberts Chapel Sewing Society will
continue their Fair this evening, at the Court House.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30
ESee first page Semi-Weekly.

To Correspondents.
W.. Hendricks county Thanks for your ayos win insert
them a possible.
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COngrCSs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
SENaTE.-Mr Dix presented memorial from the
officers of the army at Puebla, headed by Generals
Scott, Worth and Others praying for the establishing
of retired list Of the army; and provision for wild
ows and orphans; and he accompanied the memorial
with appropriate remarks.
Mr. Hannegan presented Resolutions for the estab-
lishment Of Territorial Government in Oregon.
MIR. Niles presented petitions from citizens of N.
III. and Connecticut, in favor of the Wimot Proviso
Mr.. Calhoun's Resolution came up in order; when
he moved to postpone them TILL the first Tuesday Of
January.
Mr.. Allen wished to know whether Mr. Calhoun
intended TO go against the acquisition Of all territory
MIR. Calhoun replied that it was not his intention to
involve any other question than that contained in his
resolutions. The question vf the conquest Of Mexico
is the real before the country, and that he should
discuss.
A debate ensucd upon the motion to postpone. 1t
was adopted.
Mr.. Holmes. of S. c. offered resolution in the
House call the States their portions of
the old surplus revenue Of thirty millions, before max
ing any more loans.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. %
In the Senate, bill relative the appean; juris-
diction of the Supreme Court read The third time
and passed.
Mr. Cass reported bill to raise additional troops
| In the House a resolution authorizing committee
on printing was adopted.
Mr.. Vnton's resolutions were under discussion when
the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. %.
Senate.-The President seat in a message transmit
ting the report Of the Secretary of the Navy, relative
to the dry docks, which ordered 10 be printed.
! MIR. Johnson, of Maryland, offered resolution
asking information in relation to the number of troops
in active SERVICE and the number killed and dIscharg
ed since the commencement of the Mexican War.
Mr.. Allen announced the death of General Hamer
in short and appropriate speech, whereupon the Gus
tomary resolutions adopted, aid the Senate ad
jourRed until Monday.
| House-Mr Schenck's resolutions were under dis
cussion when the death of Gen. Hamer was announ.
ced by Mr.. Morris in a brief eulogy, whereupon the
House adopted the customary resolutions aud adjourn
ed until Monday.
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rs. X" on the adjournment. in our next.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-30

On arriving at New Orleans or other port Of the
United States the officers returning under this order
will report, by letter, to the Adjutant Generals Office,
at Washington, for IF abe) the recruiting service
Sergeants and other enlisted men who have become
subjects for honorable discharge by wounds or other
wise and who are able 10 travel, will receive their
discharges and be allowed to accompany the first train
TO Vera Cruz and thence receive n free passage to
the United States.
Under circumstances s above, officers and men, at
Pueba and the posts below will receive like orders
from the respective commanders of departments but
only in the clearest cases. and each commander will
make special report TO show the grounds tor the ex-
ecise of the authority specially Delegated Tor this &C.
cason only"
SUBSISTENCE OF THE ARMY.-Gen. Scott has also
issued an orJer in pursuance OF those recently received
from his government for the subsistence of the Ame-
rican army. 1t provides that uncoined bullion,
bars or ngots either of gold or silver, shall be ship
ped from any port in Mexico until the further orders
of the government at home shall be made known on
the subject so as to give time for said government TO
fix the rate of export duty such bullion, and per-
baps smaller duty on gold and silver coins. All
rents for houses quarters, occupied by officers or
troops of the army, to cease with present con-
tracts and absolutely at the end of month, after
the receipt Of the order; and in future, necessary
quarters both for officers and troops, where the public
buildings insufficient, will first be demanded, as
required of the civil authorities of the several places
occupied by the troops to equalizc the inconve-
nience imposed upon the inhabitants, and diminish
the same as much as possible. Ii the authorities TAIL
put the troops promptly in possession OF fuch quar-
ters then the commanding officer in every such case,
following out the principle of giving the least
distress practicable to the unoending inhabitants,
will cause the necessary buildings TO be occupied
Subsistence forage aud other necessaries for the ar
my. will be paid for heretofore. These orders
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-06
NO. AS.

riiofy, held u public meeting and pass.
ed resolutions requesting the UNDER
signed to have the canal dug but SO
feet wide, and as deep as the funds ap-
plicable to the purpose would enable
him. In consequence Of the request
contained in said resolutions, and in
pursuance of his own views of what
would best promote the interest of the
TIE riior. and the object of Congress
in making the grant for the improve
mont. the undersigned determined to
let the contracts fer the excavation of
the canal 50 feet wide TO a line which
would make an average depth.of about
four feet.
Accordingly, on the 30th of June,
iSiG. the undersigned issued proposals,
which were published according to the
requirements of the ACT, for the cxca-
walton of the nineteen sections and Of
feet OF said canal, so feet wide at the
surface, at an average depth of about
four feet at a slope Of ID to lFpcr-
pendicnlar foot on each side of the ca
nal. No proposals were received I'M
der said notice which the undersigned
lt.iustiiiehin accepting. They were,
consequently, rejected, and notice was
q gain given for propos |, according to
the 18th section Of said act. And un-
der said second notice. contracts were
made with Samuel Wright and Bania.
min G.. Wright, they being the lowest
and best bidders, for the excav ton of
of $4,000 cubic yards of said canal at
II cents per yard, which, when finish
ed, will complete the excavation Of all
of said canal. except the four sections
nearest to Grant river, 10 line of an
average depth of about four feet below
the surface. The contractors have pro-
ceeded with the execution Of their con.
tract as rapidly as possible. and have
lcompleted about Ii 900 Yards Of cxca-
walton, which has been paid for; and
the other three thousand yards will no
doubt be completed by The first of A.
pril next.
Your Commissioner,
JAMES +. CHAPMAN.