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Agency for Claims Washington.
CHARLES DIE SELDIN(s Notary Puhlic Convev,r


~ and General Agent, No. H. Todds Buildings Pennsv
vana avenue, Washington d. Co. offers his services for the
prosecution OF claims before Congress of the
tive departments or before any board of TIA,
are or may be appointed for the adjustment of spoation
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions
whether revolution any other servce bounty lands for
return duties or those arising under contracts treaties or
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of accounts OF
discussing officers who may find 1t inconvenent to give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public he is pre-.
pared furnish egazed copies of amy document or other
paper that may be required.
Charges viii be moderate, and regulated by the amount
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (pos pad) will receive immediate at.
tention.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, compoes and
dors offices OF the Treasury Department, and the
captains and pursers in the avy and also Dr. John Ho
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev.
Septimus Imsn, Chaplain of the Senate, Washington; Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth Fayete Indiana; Thomas M. Boun,
esq, Pensacola Florida; Hon: G. b. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa. Judge /. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Az.
new ne esq, New York; Collins Lee esq, Baltimore, Md;
Il. b. Reardon, esq, Norfolk, Val Professor Goodrdge
New Haven, Conn; NJ hudson, esq, New Orleans; Hon
E. II. Foster Nashville, Tenn.
May l6-ly
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Commissioner of the General Land Office.
July Y-Iawtd
Post ponement OF the Land Sales papoiis
Fort Wavne. and yyfuamac Districts I'm State

Post pom Land Sales In the indianapolis,
Fort Wayne, and Winamac Districts I'm the State
of Indiana.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sales of the lands in
~ the Miami cessions in Indiana, ordered by pnoca-
nation of the President of the United States, dated the
enyh day Of May, lSi7 TO be held ut the land office al
Indianapolis the sixth day of September, 1877 at the
land Office Fort Wayne the Goth of September 1917
and the land Office at Winamac the 9th September.
1877 and which sales Were, by public notice, dated the
second day OF July, I8i7 declared be postponed until
and TO commence the 10Th December 1877, hereby
declared be still further postponed until, and to
mence, the land office Indianapolis Monday, the
first day of May, 1913 the land office Fort Wayne
Monday the 9Th day of May 1885, and the land office
Wnanac Monday, the 18th day of May, ISiS
Given under my hand, the City of Washington, this
fourteenth day of July, ammo Donini 1917.
By order oithe President
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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% ARE CHANCE, GRATIS The absence OF number Of
of the best land families and 100 acres to single men in
the colony Of Castro whose PSpsh ws S Sss
of Quhi, nine miles from Casovle, numbers 30 families
h s Similar s 20
on the vast circuit Of the grant made by the gov
Address for references to HENRY CASTRO
General and Fondator of the Colony, Castrovile Texas
March 4-2am6m' MAT, Intel
MUTUAL Life Insurance Co. or New York, No. 90
1Vl Wall streetSatement presented TO the trustees at
special meeting held 9th day Of June, 1877
Gross amount OF receipts to this date $57g6S1 81
Deduct expenses and losses paid Ho'''' "
Nett accumulated fund s4o4,ss9 81
In bond and mortage on unencumbered real
estate in the city Of New York and Brook.
yn, valued at twice the amos s9s, i S"a 90
United States, State aud city of
n New York R stocks s. Nsv York 'aI S 50 -
6a:h 1i sa h agent. a a.ssss g
| Deduct losses not paid 5000 90
$685., $3.50 GA
New York, June 8, lsH. :, ,,o,,,,s,,
CHARLES De sELDlNG. No. IL, Todds Buildings,
W. P. JOHNSTON M D.. Corner of + and "a Streets,
Physician. June H-2aw3m
Mutual Company, New York.
NO. SO Wal street.
STATEMENT of the condition of the Mutual Life nsur-
= ance Company ofNew York, on the 3ls day of July
1877.
Number of policies issued to LIST May, 1877. 1851
Do do since LIST May 1877 BIZ
Total policies issued 3SfS
Gross ofreceipts LIST May, lS47 $545,744 81
Received within the last three months IL, 553 rs
Total receipts 617, 2ss q
Amount invested and cash on hand
LIST May l847 1916 2S2 20
Amount invested and cash on hand
the last three months 1908 SO
425,345 10
ASSETS INVESTMENTS.
Bonds and mortgages real estate in the cities
of New York and Brooklyn, valued at double
the amount loaned thereon 1000 %
city Of New York l2O,575 40
Opposite in the Bank of New York IA, 1891 81
Cash on hand and in hands of agents 1898 SO
42s,s45 70
Deduct losses unpaid 5000 90
$425,s45 10
MORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary
CHARLES DE SELDING, No H. Todds Buildings,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, ID. c., Agent
w. p JOHNSTON, M. d., Corner of F and 7th streets,
Physician Aug. l8-2awlm
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TUCKER IL ADDISON, General Agents. Office on 9Th
street, Colemans Buildngs,) four doors north of Penn.
sylvania ~ ttEH
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associated
themselves Tor the purpose of prosecuting claims of all kinds
before Congress- and the several departments of the general
government.
All communications (pos paid) addressed to the above
shall receive prompt attention Reference is made to the
following gentlemen.
Hon Geo Dallas, Vice President of the United States
Hon John Mclean Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury.
Hon Jno \; Mason, Secretary OF the Navy
hon. H. M L. Hunter, United States Senate
Clement Cox, esq, Georgetown d. c..
Jho r. Addison attorney at-law, viii continue to give
personal attention TO business before the several courts
the District OF Columbia, and the adjoining counties Of
maryland ana Virginia. 3--Iv
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MATERIALS MANUFACTURERS
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREQ
TYPE FOUNDRY
Corner Of Nassau and dim streets, Ney York,
VAN be had at eighteen per cent. deduction from oh
~ Prices-Ihe undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons oil the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
as James Conners, and more recently Conner Cookies
ana te pubic IN general that they prepared execute
orders lor printing types presses chases cases, imposing
stones INK irames and every other article necessary to form
complete printing establishments as favorable terms
ana OF as good quality, any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders cuts, brass rule and all other articles manuc
.ufeo u. ,nis establishment at the reduced rates
terms. - 's ~
lhe type cast at this establishment is both the sed
lace and The material of which it is made, particularly
aoaPt t LOT service in newspaper printing
All KINDS OF stereotype furnished
JAMES CONNER q SON
IIu&tE EXIIBITION.-PlumI,eN National Daguerrnn
Gallery, and Photographic Depots established in lS
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us and two highest honors the National the Massa
chusets the New York. and the Pennsylvania exhibitions
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Jewellery store.
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MORRIS ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL. HANNAY Secretary.
CHARLES DE SELDINCi, No. IL, Todd's Buildings
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, d. g., Agent.
w. p. JOHNSTON, M d. Corner of F and 7th Streets
Physician. Aug 18-2awlm
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CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND ST
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by the Prcsident Of the United states.

commissioner OF the General Land Oh
July 16-Iawts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
The Capital OF DIichirau.

The Senate on yesterday, after holly contested
battle, passed the bill Of the House without amend
ment, locating the capital of the State in the town.
ship of Lansing, in the county of Ingham. This
subject has been of much difficulty, and has taken
up much of the time of the Legislature. The capital
is now, if the bill be approved by the Governor, per-
manenty located; and it will devolve upon the Leg
Islature in supplemental bill yet 10 be passed. tc
point out the mode in which the transfer Of the books
&C., in the various State Offices is to be made-De
troit Free Press.
Lansing is dead in the woods of Michigan, and the
only thing to recommend it is that it is in the centre
of the State, and nobody lives there to corrupt the
membersI
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
From the ". o. Picdyune, april %.
LATER from Vcra Cruz

important Intelligence = Advance of the Americdl
army Santa Annas preparation for defence
Battle supposed to hare been fought the 18th inst
The U. S. steamship Massachusetts arrived here
last evening from Vera Cruz which place she left on
the evening of the l4th Our correspondence is down
TO the latest hour The is of the most stirring
interest The best adviccs lead to the impression
that battle was fought at Cerro Gordo, nearly mid
way. between the Puente Nacional and Jalapa, on
Thursday or Friday last We have heretofore an
nounced the advaace Of General Twiggs' division
into the interior When last heard from he was beyond
the Puenta Nacional, ami in close proximity to the
Mexican army. General Scott expected to arrive
at General Twiggs' headquarters the night of the
18th instant General Worth left Vera Cruz with
the last division Of the army on the f3t aud bivou-
acked that night at San Juan, about twelve miles in
the interior. He probably joined the advance the
10TH Santa Anna was said to- be at Cerro Gordo,
where La Vega and Canalizo were posted with a
considerable command. Tie Mexican force at that
point, when Joined by Santa Anna, was estimated at
fifteen thousand strong-conslstlng OF two thousand
regular infantry, three thousand cavalry, and the
remainder irregulars. The pass of Cerro Gordo Is
forty-four miles from Vera Cruz, and is naturally a
very strong one. Some difficulty is anticipated in
forcing it, Rumors state that Santa Anna can obtain
any amount of irregular force ne may desire Re-
connUitering parties from the American army had
been fred upon and several wounded-amongst whom
was Captain (now Lieutenant ColoHeD Johnson, Of
the Typographical Engineers. who was shot in the
arm and hip whilst examining the Mexican works al
Cerro Gordo Intelligent officers, who arrived in the
Massachusetts, entertain very little doubt that gene
raj engagement has taken place.
number Of soldiers have been shot in passing the
road to and fro. All accounts represent the Ameri
cans as confident of victory, and the Mexicans a.
burning for vengeance. Our next advices from Vera
Cruz will, doubt mot, bring US the details OF ar
important engagement.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

From THE CANP.-Leters were received by the
Departments of the War and Navy, BY last evenings
mail, from Vera Cruz in the Massachusetts steamer
arrived at New Orleans. General SCOTS last letter
bears date the 1lth April. Ii states the arrange
ments lac was making for the advance towards the
the capital. 1t contains intelligence that is as late
or more interesting than what was received at New
Orleans by the Picayuue and the Delta. The general
states that General Twiggs had passed the National
Bridge, and was on the road to Jalapa The first re-
port was that Santa Anna had only 1000 iroops-ihen
the accounts increased them 10 6,000-and, finally.
General Twiggss despatch augmented item to- about
10000, entrenched at the pass of Cefro Gordo Ano-
ther letter. written on the 18th. has been received at
the War Office, stating that General Scott had left
Vera Cruz on the 18th, and General Worth on the
18th. They refer to the same rumors that were pub
lished last night in the ''Union, with this fariation
that only two mehbets of the Mexican Congress
were reported TO be with Santa Anna for the purpose
of making overtures for peace. But nothing has
been positively ascertained about it.
Com. Perry's dispatches to the Navy, contain no.
thing that at this time, lay before readers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
FROM MEXICO.

From the city of Mexico we have intell gence 10
the 3lst of March.
On that day. the capitalization If Vera Cruz and the
Castle was made known in the city, and eliclied frUEn
Santa Anna the following pompOus proclamation:
Mexicanst Vera Cruz is already In the power OF
the enemy. Ii has succambed not IN consequence Of
the valOr Of the Americans not under the Influence
Of adverse fortunes. Veto shame be il
knowledged-have brought upon ourselves this ieri-
bic disgrace, by reason of our n,crmnable discords
1 am resolved 10 sally firth and encounter
the enemy. Perchance the proud American
huss may enter the Capital of the Imperial AziocS
shall not be present TO witness such opprobrium.
as am determined to die IN tie struggle.
But the nation, nevertheless, viii not expire viii
answer for the triumph Of Mexico, II sincere and
unanimous confidence seconds my wishes. Fortunate.
indeed, (elir mreees) the unlucky successes Of the
enemy al Vera Cruz If the destruction Of that place
should inspire the Mexican breast with enthusiasm
dignity, and the generous ardur of true patriotism
II would undoubtedly have been the means Of saving
the country"
General D. RomuIo Diez de la Vega. and The Gov.
of the Department, Don Juan Soto, at Pu-
ente Nacona on the 9th ult. with some forces Be-
tween the 9th and S0th, two brigades of infantry
one of cavalry with corresponding Batteries and 1000
men, left the city Of Mexico in that direction.
On the 1>t April Santa Anna was To leave Mexico
with additional force of 1000 men, TO direct in
person. the military operations in the department of
Vera Cruz determined, il is said, dispute the ter
tory inch by nch and resolved to die before he lred
make peace-Santa Annals own words. Enistments
were going In various parts of the country
The army of the North had retired to San Luis Po-
tos at which place it stationed at the last
counts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

for continuation of the friendship which existed be-
tween their fathers.
Although sir since the days of Jefferson and Burke
ireland has lost IN power and America has gained.
Still we hope to be able to reciprocate the many good
offices your country formerly, well lately, rem
dered US. We earnestly desire that the current Of
Gadenow setting to these shores from yours at the
command Of charity shall continue TO flow when tie
occasion of its first direction shall have happily pass
ed away. What future relations important TO both
countries may arise from this direct commercial inter-
course, II would be premature to anticipate.
We cannot, sir, avoid this opporiunitg of commend
ing to you, and through you to generous Ameri-
friends the Irish emigrants who during this pre-
sent season, may be landed upon your shores. They
have strong natural bias in favor of America and
all they require is information and experience make
them service and strength to their adopted cour-
try.
We lament that the disastrous condition Of this is
land compels Irishmen abandon their homes. We
believe that Ireland, if wisely governed would be ca
pabe of sustaining in plenty its present population
We are engaged in the prosecution Of policy which,
by ensurlng separate legislation to this island, will
concentrate within itself the elements of IFS regener-
alton, and we trust that the time is far distant
when shall be freed from the necessity of appeal
ing on behalf of our exies to the sympathies of other
nations, though we shall feel pride in remem-
berng that in time of need those sympathies have
not been withheld.
Permit us, in conclusion, on our own behalf and
on that Of the Irish nation, to thank you for the dis
nguished part you took in the meeting of the friends
of Ireland at Washington, and, through you, to
thank the eminent senators, representatives, and cit-
zens who have enthusiastically carried out the re-
commentator of that meeting, and have raised those
extraordinary contributions throughout the Union for
the benefit of Ireland, of which every new mail
brings additional intelligence.
WIN. SMITH O'BRIEN, Chairman
I. F. MEAGHER,
RICHARD 0'GORMAN,
Junior Honorary Secretaries.
The above letter, addressed to the Vice President,
is written out in beautiful hand, and on large
scroll of parchment. The whole production is the
eloquent tribute Of grateful people,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

The Mexican citizens Of Monterey have presented
petition TO Gen. Taylor requesting him to leave the
Louisville Legion in that city for their protection.
They say" we consider ourselves, our families and
property safe only when the Kentuckans are with u.s.
others have tramped upon the sanctity of house.
hods-have slain citizens-have destroyed our
means of subsistence, but the Kcntuckans are our
friends, aud they are men."-.Journal.
The Journal omits no opportunity to give "sly
dig at our volunteers, whom we believe it deess,
but dare not do so openly. OF course, the Mexcans
have the of that sheet, and whatever they say is
good authority Is there HOoser, be he democrat or
wing, who believes one word .9f the account! Did
our volunteers commit such excuses before leaving
for the seat of war, as did the Kentuckians! We
have no doubt many persons spcful, because the
State is democratic; but they should be cIary of
taking Mexican and Kentucky wing authority as a
means of disgracng our noble volunteers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

FATAL AccIDENr.-On Wednesday morning last
William A Clinton, son of James III. /. Glanton, who
lives near our town. when IN the act of loading gun
IN has fathers house, accidentally shot through
the head, and died instantly. 1t appears that while
loading, tbe lock was left half-cocked-that in ram
ming down the ball, the rod got FAST and that the de-
ceased was endeavoring to draw it out with his teeth
when the gun slipped, struck the lock on the floor,
and went off, shooting the ball and rod both through
his head. They entered just below the mouth, passed
through the tongue, and came out near the crown
The rod did not pass clear through but stuck fast in
his head.-Columbus Gazette.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

According TO the Indiana Journal, Gen. JACKSON
never fought the enemies Of his country or gained
victory, except at New Orleans. Old Jackson men
will give the Journal much credit for Its histor-
cal knowledge of the Old Hero, who commenced his
against those enemies at Is years of age and
continued it, nearly go years, including domestic as
well as foreign foes. The senior should keep an eye
the young man, the credit of his sheet will
soon equal that of its predecessors.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

VoLUNTEERs.-Six companies have already report
cd to the Adjutan General as being nearly ful and
probably by the time this read others may be rccev-
ed They are all filling up in incredibly short
space OF time; and Notwithstanding labor is in great
demand, and the season exceedingly busy, VIC have
no doubt but that half dozen regiments could be
promptly raised Those boys who wish to be accepted
must hurry, or many will be disappointed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

GEN. HOUsroN AND THE MEXICAN WAR.-General
Houston made speech on the 10Th inst, at San Au-
gustine, Texas, in which he stated that the commits
sion of Major General in the army invading Mexico
was rendered to himself and his colleague, (Gen.
Rusk) but both had declined its acceptance. His own
reason for doing so that he differed in opinion
to the proper plan of carrying on the war with the off,
VINO would have been his seniors in rank and he
would not assist in carrying out measures directly
antagonstic TO his own judgment.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

Vice President U. S. A., Washington.
Address Of the Council Of the Irish Confederation to
the Hon. George W. Dallas, Vice President Of the
United States Of America.
COUNCIL Rooms OF THE IRISH CoNFEDERATIoN,)
9DOlier street. Dublin, April 3, l647.
SIR The last American mail conveyed to us in
tegence of the efforts behalf of Ireland now be-
ing made throughout the United States, the recon-
mendation of the great meeting oonvoked at Wash
ngton on the 9th of February, over which you were
chosen TO preside.
This intelligence lightened dependency. We
saw the greatest of the nations of the earth NOV
ed by universal impulse with sympathy for our
country-the same men of all creeds and parties CO..
operating in giving effect to this generous sentiment
men, some of whom have already made for them
selves immortal names and We could not but infer
that much of the success of the whole movement
might be traced to the heartiness with which YOU the
second citizen of the republic led the ranks of your
countrymen to succor
We do not feel BUNDLED at receiving the aid of the
American people, however it may reflect on the char
of empire cstentatious its pretentons to
superior power, wealth. and civilizations permit what
it calls integral portion OF itself to depend upon the
voluntary contributions of raduced rival for Its
cue from famine.
The Irish nation most sincerely desires to stand
well with the people of America Our recoections
of America are all of fratcrnal kind. When, in
the year ITO, Congress first sat at Philadelphia,
and while yet our Senate deberated in Dublin, your
fathers cordially addressed ours declaring that 'the
Irish Parliament had done them no wrong," and ex-
pressing hope that friendship and communion of
spirit might long continue between the countries An
eminent father of your constitution Franklin, when
representing your young commonwealth in France,
addressed this nation in similar spirit of cord;ality
Nor did Washington and Jeferson-whose names are
by almost as cherished by yourses es-refuse to
entertain and express desire for friendly intercourse
between the United States and this kingdom.
1t is unnecessary, sir, to remind you that Mr..
Burke and Colonel Barre, the resoute advocates
of the American cooniss, in the British Parliament,
were both lrishmen by birth and education that Gen.
Montgomery, the protomartyr Of your history, a
native OF Donegal that Commodore Barry, "the father
of the United States navy" was native Of Wex-
ford These facts we do not recall boastfully. The
orator and soldier did but their duty in asserting
against England the of human freedom BY word
and deed. We recall their names only to show that
from the first dawn Of your countrys existence it
the lot of our people to have been in sort hcr
agents at home and her allies abroad. Yet from this
ground we raise no claim upon America, other than
the natural claim Of tho children of departed friends
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13

GIVE have the qualification of informing the
Democracy of Old Gibson in general and the Wings
in particular, that the Hon. ROBERT Dale OWEN
received the unanimous nomination as a candidate
for Congress, at the ensuing August election ut the
Democratic Congressional Convention held at Jasper
Dubois county. And also that Colonel Smith Miller
received the nomination candidate for the State
Senate, to represent the Senatorial District consisting
of Dubois, Pike, and Gibson counties.-C Clarion.