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nv THE MAILS.
A 9a 3 in Washington.

WAsHINGros, May Is, lsa7.
Msrtcon f6dirs-The Dispositions for Further Prose-
cutioH Of the WD--The Marines General Seott,s
Despatches
No dispatches have yot been received oonArrna.
tory Of the rumors of depuaton having beon sent to
General Scott by the Inhabitants the city D., Nexi-
throwing opau it's gates and putting il under his
protection II Is not at all Improbable however ~ the
guerilla system calculated to harass more in
jury to the Mexicans than to our army
But is not to be disputed, that the fate OF Mexico
lies between peace, aud the adoption OF the guerilla
system of warfare She organize regular armv
1t would be of to her II she could All she can
hope for is to weaken and annoy The mpossbity of
driving us out of the country evident to her ~
it has all along been to She cannot even hope to
stay tho march of our armies to any point The quss.
ton Is, will she continue the war merely for tho
purpose of annoying and thereby inct greater In.
jury herself than she possibly niiict on Us,
Enough has been seen to make believe no course
impossible for Mexico to pursue But the fact that the
cergy-whose inclination, there reason TO believe
has always been and whose interest IL will nov more
than ever be to make peace-arc at present In reality
tho dominant party in Mexico-anords strong proba-
bility that the war will shortly to q close
Meanwhile, disposition Is being made to carry on thu
war effectively By the latter Of June Gen Scott
will have twenty thousand troops at his command and
Gen. Taylor thirteen thousand The briesd.s OF Gen
Pearce and Cadwallader which FIRST destined for
frontier service under Gen. Taylor and ordered to ~
pair to Brazos Santiago have BEEN later order ss,t
to Vera Cruz for the purpose Of joining General soott
command. The advance Of Cen Scott on the Msxic.n
capital was deemed Of immediate importance than
Gen. Tsylor's advance San Luis and consequently
the troops destined for the latter have been
to Gen. Scott The chief difficulty, - well a. u main
object Of socitude, with the War Department, Is to
keep open the main road between Vera Cruz and the
capital Those Of the volunteers whose terms of service
have expired, and who DESTROYS Of listing WI,
be allowed several weeks furough to enable them to
return home and see their families
1t Is expected that the marines to be EMPLOYED IN
actual duty will afford very efficient service
Although most members Of the administration have
settled conviction that the must be brought to
speedy close yet these dispositions is energetic pro-
seeuton Indispensable there can be no oertsptv
in regard to Mexico.
The dispatches from Gen. Scott received last evening
contain nothing They filled with details of the
operations at Cerro Gordo Gen Scott passes high enoo
miums several officers and confirms the cheering in
tslligencs that Gen. Shields may yet survive
GALvIENsIs
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ADJUSTMENTS ELSEWHERE.

OPERA HOUSE, Chestnut STREET, Philadelphia
~ Friisy Evening May 2:t vii be presented Auber's
n! Fr Oifour. MIR Segun; Leila Mrs Seguin Zelica,
Miss A Lee.
Saturday, last night Of the Maid Of Cachmere.
Tampa" and the Mountain Sylph," in preparation
and will be speedily produced.
PreeD-,. circle aud Pques 50 csr,s; Family circl,s
as cseu; Private boxes 81.
Doors ~ o'clook-to commence eight o'clock
CPALDINGs MONSTER CIRCUS, comprising 200 per.
~ sons aud horses, unapproachabe outfit 9npreeeden-
ted of performers aud Kendas Brass Band led by the
magic buglc Mr. Edward Kendall will give grand Egues
rian Gy mnastic and Musical Fete at Schohae H. We'd
nesd.y May 10Th Cobleskll, Thursday, goth Cherry VAL
ley, Friday 2is; C9operstown Saturday, 22d Rich6eId
Springs Monday 9Th Little Falls Tuesday, 18th; and
Utica wednesday and Thursday the 25th aud 9th Adms
sion IS ceuts only. myl5 l0t H'r
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TELEGRAPHIC.


PHILADELPHIA, May goth, lS47.
By arrivals at New Orleans from Brazos, We have
csivsd intelligence to the 9th inst
There Is nothing interesting from Gen. Taylor. He
was stu sneampsd At the Walnut Springs 1t sup
posed however movement would be made towards
San Luis
the river that IL important From Monterey. bov.
there Is painful 1t consists Of the ms.ssers
by troops Of twenty -four Msxicans The csuss
Of this act said to have been the murder
of Q volunteer.
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ITO SHOWMEN AND OTHERs.--For sale or hire, the
spendd Panoramic of the Mexican Battles
including Plo Alto, Resaca de la Palma Monterey Buena
Vista, and the flight Of the Mexicsn army. together with full
executed by of the first artists of meric and is upwards
with assistance ofwo persons For particulars apply Al
the Mcodeon, SO Bowery, where it exhibiting
2ssr
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Died.


On Thursday morning May 30, JOSEPH w, only of
"a years.
The friends of the family, the exempt Firemen, and
the Fire Department generally also the members Of En-
CINE Company No. AZ respectfully invited to at
tend his funeral this Friday) afternoon at o'clock from
his late residence No &c Elizabeth street. the place
iuterment, Willamsburgh. Mr.. l.. q Jealous men,
Der Of the Fire Department In his private relations
life he no less distinguished has bequeathed
his numerous frends-more especially to the department
OF which he was an ornament--a wife and numerous
young family, who, doubt, will amply provide for
them.
TO- Eastern papers please copy
AT New Orleans, the 10th instant after short and
severe illness HARRIET NJ BREMoND, wife of Paul Bre-
mond late of Philadelphia
On the 10th instant in the 18th year of his aye opx
ORAHAM NJ d., OF the county of Armagh Parish of w.
Ireland and for the last 20 years resident of this city
HIS friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral; this (Frday) morning. at 10
o'clock precisely from his late residence No 81 eecke
street. without further invitation
On the vth instant, in the faith and hope of the COS
pei, NJ ms residence in Hanover county, Va, VIM
WrcFIELp in the s7th year of his age he was n soi
dier OF the Revolution in the militia service and Il
believed was at the surrender of CORVALLIS nj YORK.
Town Ito faithfully discharged the duties of the dife
rent relations which he sustained in life
At Philadelphia, on the 18th instant after n nainful
illness, Captain WM. MILLER, Sailing Master II Ma
Wy, in the 5oth year of his age ' - - "
At Augusta Me, on the 10th instant verv a,jaoniv
Mrs - JOHNSON formerly Of Frankfort aged 30
years She died while sitting at the dinner table
In west Watervilic, Me, THOMAS STEVENS n reyolu.
tionary soldier, aged So 'S''''
In stowhesan, Me, widow May STEWARD, aged 81,
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Markets.

BosToN. May 20, lsl7.
Sales of Genesee -four at 50 81 Michigan IS 75 The
grain market is firm, and prices improving White
corn 81 OF; Oats 60c.
There is a small demand for cotton, which quarter
Of q cent below prices Of last week.
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MINERVA ROOMS, 4Os Brosdway-Five nights more.
WI Extraordinary of the mysterious and oriental
soirees Of Mr. Ale xander from Paris mot Herr Aexander)
In compliance with the Of lsge number Of highly
respectable families and of the crowded
Of the nightly Mr. Alexander has been induced
t'nne his extraordinary ente fainmens five nights longer
Monday May IL and evening during the week, Sa
tuIday snd Unequaled Exhbion
Splendid aud Surprising Of Necromnncy &c. producing
effects before introduced liz the United States.
Change Of programme every evening.
Prices Of acknowledgements so cents Saloon Is
Doors open at 7-commence at 8 O'Clock.
Wednesday, May 10Th, Benefit Of the N Y. Samaritan So
ciety. m6 TIER
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PHILADELPHIA, May 10

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, l847-PM.
Good western brands Of -four sold here to-day at -
per barrel Corn brought from 81 os to 81 loX per
bushs according to quality.
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I)EiENhsS CURED.-38I Broaiway-l cheer fulIy com
80. py WIN The request Of Lieut. Mcintosh tha he
nome IN consequence Of total deafness and dis
rom the sars that while in New York under pro-
care q Drs Castle and Edwards Aurists 1881 Broad
m, sney recovered his hearing aud has returned 70
,ofea Jana,sa ACOUSTIC OIL, Tor ssleA specific Tor
iIom tho ears S''N'"'"' y" ''' ,ns MRS,
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BALTIMORE, MAY Goth, ls47-P. NJ.
In the face Of the light stocks market for bread
stus continues very Arm, and report sales OF 1000
barrels Of Howard street -four at So Our stocks Of
grain are very much reduced, and there scarcely
any supplies Of wheat in the city unsold 1000 bushels
Maryland red sold at full prices, and brought - o.
cents.
INDIAN MEAL continues scarce and very nrm, and
sales were made at So 10 cents.
RYE very Arm, and sales we're made at q figure
above ST.
CoRS.-We report sales Of 1000 bushels embracing
yellow and white the former at 81 os and the latter At
81 Oh.
The weather Is fine and pleasant, but moro rain u
wanted
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FULTON FIRE ENGINE COMPANY. .Na, a. The
members aud friends Of the Company and Fire Depart
Pe1 ave respectfully invited meet the Engine House on
attending the funeral Of Our former MSGhy Mr. Jo
M. c. MoLoSEy. Sec'y nal lt-rc
ed with board in private family where they have
the comforts Of home by sailing at IS Bond street.
IT $ CUMMINGs ha. removed hi. Studio aud sehoo! Of
sol Houston street adjoining 81 Thomas Church.
Ladies classes in OIL andWaier Color Painting NIL 2ss re
DOUGLAS JERKo DIS NEW WORK, complete, IN
James" by Douglas Jerrold author Of The Story Of
Feather" Mrs. Caudles Curtain Lectures" The Rent
The BY ays Giles. Dough-.
has brought to bear all his knowledge OF the world called
London all mis- ability Characterization all his wit and
Of Their st Giles and "s James are charsc
representing in the book the Of society
ling effect; Yer doing So the artist has not left chasm but
has filled the distance between the two main points Of
terest with every kind Of human life and altogether
gathered into collection.
In his advocacy Of the claims Of the poor Dickens rarely
uses the cauteryt is hpmor with lin Of satire in Jer
rods is satire with hinge Of humor. He feels the
wrongs of his race too deeply find for broad and
genial fun in the sSsudtis. Of the and
deght he chooses rather the of the rich
wrongdoer writhe under his probe and dweyet
and the sins all subsequent men, have brought upon
human family.
i but have sau,sy effect upon society on either
side Of he Atlantic.
The publishers preparing this edition for the press have
had the cooperation Of gentleman o. high literary attain
and cheapest edition in the country
For sale by all BOOKSHELF rs and news vendors.
by bS%s S0s
ham, Tribune Buildings; Berford X CO., Astor House.
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PIrrssuRoH, May 40 lss7
The flour market was quite active, and early N
in the day sales Of 1000 brs made at So During
the forenoon 1900 brls disposed Of So as and
at noon holders were asking So So Many operators
are deferred from dealing In consequence Of the high
prices.
Yellow corn in store held at Co.,. at which price
1000 bushels taken. On the wharf it was worth
90 cents.
There is only feet inches water In the Ohio at this
place consequently there is but little prospect of heavy
importations Of breadstuGs from the lower country
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MONEY LENT.
mi ONEY LENT-The highest prices advanced in large
~! and small sums gold and silver Watches DIAMOND
pate, jewery, furniture, clothing, dry goods &c. &c.
JOHN NJ. DAWES Licensed pawnbrokcr,
232 William street, Duane.
Persons received in private Office by ringing the bell
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DEASE'S HOREHOUND CANDY-Its Virtues Pro-
i claim its Worth From Rev. w. c. Hawey, Pastor Of
Duane street NJ +. Church
duty Of my profession has exposed me to
uncertain climate. have been deprived of the power Of
your Clarified Esssnee Of Horehound Candy tried for
tire improyed INV VOICE clear and NV
improved therefore have hesitation giving Som
mendaton the many who have experienced the efficacy
of your Medicated Candy.
Yours, very truly,
Messrs. PEAsE T. Sons, As Division street.
CO. Asor House and $50 Broadway Johnson 1913
Broadway; Zeiber Co philadelphia, Pa; Rsdding Co
ny, Y; Mrs Hays i39 Fulton Brooklyn m2l ltsr
I DUGAN AND BROTHERS, SLATERS,438 Broome
IL. street. of Broadway New York new Roofs put
III the best old Roofs repaired and warranted tight
Henry street, will be puncualy attended To- mis- lm*c
N OBEDIENCE a certain order of the District Court
for the City and County Of Phladepha the Sheriff pub
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IL For sale by the undersigned, ~
Brandies Oard Dupuy Co., J. J. Dupuy; Bounemont &
Becker. ~
Pale and dark, of different vintages in halves and
Port Wines, pure juce-Har Sons and other brands
in halves aud quarters.
Madeira and Sherry Wines-in halves and quarters
Otard; Dupay Co. Brandy, of the vimages isi3 "a AS
xelle, and bark Hope, from Bordeaux. = -"
LAWRENCE MYERS 4 CO.,
a28 lmNrc 80 South William street.
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M ECHANICS' HALL, No. 472 Broadway, between Grand
1v1 aud Broome street.
One week and positively the last commencing Mon
day, May II.
CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS,
Whose concerts for succession ofTWELVE WEEKShnve
been nightly crowded to OVERLOOKING with highly respectable
and fashionable audiences
Admission Is cents, commence 9 O'Clock.
Change OF programme every evening. m16 1wsrc
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

@We hope that no one in these parts
will take the following, which we copy
from the Louisville Democrat" in a 'sper-
sonal sense" It would be exceedingly
improper to do so.
Coon An officer lately returning from
Mexico was accompanied frem New Or
leans by his sister. A Mexican Whig
began to discourse to the lady about the
wickedness Of the war-expatiating at con-
siderable length. The fair one replied that
she had understood from her brother that
that was just the way the Mexicans talked,
and that as he coincided with them in his
words and feelings, she could see no differ.
ence between him and them, except in COL
or. The Mexican sloped.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
"Mark my PrAdictiOn,' .

Said Joshua r. Giddings, while ad-
dressing a meeting OF Farmers at May
ti:ld, one year ago-"lf the. Tariff Of
10 is repealed, you will be forced to
sell your wheat at 25 cents per bushel,
and your cows at S5 per head!' Such
was the language of J. r. Giddings
while addressing a collection oEhonest
TURNER'S in this county. At that time
he was asking votes for seat in Con-
gress; ard by going through The Dis
trio, with such bugbear stories, he sue
ceeded in securing his seat. But how
false the prediction! Giddings knew he
vas uttcring falseheod when he made
use of the language, and was done for
the double purpose OF Tightening those
who knew no better. and of getting
votes for Congress-. This is but one
Of the many falsehoods resolted to by
the federalists TO ,frighten the people into
their support, ,aatl s'eI there isjust about
as much truth in the above prediction
as there is in all. their slang about Dem
ocratic measures, Tariff, Sub.Treasu.
:ry, &c.-Cierelana Times. . aTa-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

How WILL you HAVE 1r?-There has
been great deal of disputation among
those who are philologists, and among those
who are not about sis being" and our
good friend Chandler, of the United Stntes
Gazette, to whom and to the memory Of his
worthy dog Rolla, all honor is due, has
fought many stout battle on the field re-
ferred to. sis being built" and SO forth,
receives his sanction; and he must talk, if
it please him, to the Boston Chronotypeop
the score of the following, which good hu-
moredly makes what Osric calls ga fiit-a
palpable hit:'' j.
'sWaiter, say, is my chicken bfoiiingf'
ssNo, sir; the cook is" -, $50 ssess.
"But did mt order the cook. He Is too
tough" 49,
"How will you have it done, then, sir.'
elbow will have it done? Why I want
it broiled, to be sure"
"That he is doing, sir.'' 81
':Rut you said he was broiling himself"
$50 he is, but he is not being broiled.o'
Well Mr.. Waiter, (rising and 6o~ing
reverently,) mayI ask.in your high gram
maticularity, is MY chicken BEING bro;lsd?.'
ssY es sir-e-e." =. f!7.es
That waitersshould receive medal and
a professcrship, with as little delay as pos.
sible, under the circumstances.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

Gen. Taylor seems to be savage on his
federal, anti-war, hypocritical supporters.
"No man can support me who opposes the
war;" says General Taylor. Take them
a,Oay, sir, they are ,oorse than Mericans!
Well, as the "b'hoys' would say, that is
s'some," A Washington correspondent of
the Philadelphia Pennsylvania says:
GA gentlemen now;in this city, just from
the army ofGen. Taylor, related to me an
incident which / deem worthy ofrep etition.
The gentleman was sitting in the tent of
ssold Rough and Ready" in conversation,
when they were interrupted by the appear
ance of a young officer who handed the old
General a bundle Of newspapers. -"Here
is one, General, that has your name up for
the Presidency" s'Let me see it, SIR"
The old General looked at it for some
minutes, scanning it with seeming interest.
s:Toke it away, sir" said the old hero
gruffly, 81 don't believe in it-no one can
support me who opposes the war-he's
worse than a Mexican.'''
The Whig State Central Committee
made fortunate escape,iu repudating the
old General in due time. We shall now
have fair and open feld-S4mericans on
one side, and Me1icans on,the ether.- Ohio
Statesman.
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From the River La Platte.

BY The barque Alton. Captain Bow
man. which arrived at Philadelphia, on
the 90 ulumo, the North American has
received dates from Montevidco to
Mayo which represent that heslilities
still continue between the Banda Ori-
entaland Buenos Ayrean governem uts:
Oribc.s Head Quarters were within
four miles Of Monte vidco, and skirnisl,.
ing n:ghhy was kept up between the
two parties. The English and French
fleet. consisting Of eight or fen vessels,
enforced the Blockade, and were at an.
chor in the outer Roads.
On the a5h April the Montcv:deans
captured, about miles IRON the city,
900 head of cattle belonging TO Oribe;
and few days after General O.,by way
of retaliation. despatched a body Of his
men, who Numbered the enemy ola
large number Of horses. The minister
appointed by the French Government,
10 arrange the difficulties between the
belligeren.s, arrived al Mentevidco on
The 5th May,and left for Buenos Ayres
4 French Commodore had also arrived,
and took~chargc of the squadron. T iec
country, owing tothe. proiracted hostil
tiles. is represented as being in deplo.
ratlc condition; business completely
paralyzed, and murders were OF daily
occurrence in the streets of Mon:evi-
deo. In commercial affairs bat little
was doing. Hides suitable for the a :.
merican market. were scarce and high.
All kinds OF Provision scarce and in
active demand. There were but few
American vessels in prto. Freights
we've brisk at G6 aG6 los for Franc,
and Germany
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

NAMES OF RlvERs.-We find in the
Alleghenian the following statement Of the
signifcation Of the names of w estern rivers.
We think it would be matter of some
interest to the curious, 70 give the signifca-
ton Of the names of all our rivers which
are Of aboriginal origin.
Monoagahsla-Falling in of banks.
Muss;ngum-The elk's eye.
Mississippi-Father of rivers.
Ohio-Fine or fair river.
Potomac the river of Swans.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
Mr Polk and ono T'nrm.

Upon the arrival of the Preside mt in
Baltimore last week, he was welcomed
10 lhesci,y by the Mayor. In his brief
reply, which is given below, Mr. Polk
saysedistinetly that he means to retire
TO private liicat the close ofhissterm.
He probably fercsaw that the wing par
|ty journalists would proclhim that he
was travelling for clectioneering pur-.
poses. and he has taken this simple meth
cd of disarmng lhcm-at the START
"Sr; | acknowledge gratefully the
reception | have met with to-day a.
mnny the people of Ba fillmore, and the
tender of the hospitalilics of the city
you have made as the organ of the mu.
nicipsl authorities. have. indeed, been
welcomed in the most gratifying mancr,
10 one of the most beautiful and intere>.
ting cities in our whole country, re.
nowned as il has been in our history. as
thc'Manumen,al city. by the memorials
ofthes gallant achievements of her sons.
InIIie presence of 80 much hospital
iiy and courtesy; feel myself in the So
ciety of my ceuntrynen. and ia the
home offriends. have long desired to
visit you. bat it has not before been con-
venient for me to do so. Alter more
than two years Of almost constant con-
,fnement and unremitling attention to
my responsible public duties, | have a
vailed myself Of the present occasion.
when / have reason 10 suppose | can,
without detrimcnt to The public service,
be absent lew days from the seat Of
government. The purpose ofmy brief
visit is 10 pay my respects to my fellow
citizens oil Baltimore and oil the North
e.n section Of the country. Had post.
poned IL beyond the presnt- summer, it
| is not probable that any other opportu-
nifty to.make it, would have occurred
during the. period OF my term of off.
cial service, at the close Of which
shall retire 10 private life. And hope,
sir, 10 retire, leaving the administration
ofmy country in the hands OF a worthy
successor; and that country which has
honorc.l me so much, ltruss 10 commit
10 that successor prosperous and happy.
thank Won sir
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
TheWhig Party in favor Of Monarchy
i'm Mexico.

The truth Is, that the people Of Merieo
can nerer be peH gorerned under a Rspub-
lie, and that, insiead Of making crusade
to prevent the establishment Of q monarchy
there, Cths latest official explanation 81 tie
cause Of the par, WE SHOULD RATHER ne
JolcE AT SUCH AN EVENT. Ihis could bs-
some guaranty of stability, and Of course
some guaranty that the rights of our citissns
and Government ,uould be respected
Louisville Journal. .e...ss..-.'..
This we take from long article in the
Journal very carefully written to define
whig positions. They would rejoice at the
establishment of monarchy in Mckee.
r. they can't get the government Of this
country into their hands, won't they be IN
favor ofa monarchy in this country? Loais-
ville Democrat. -.
But few days ago the Louisville Jour.
mai boldly announced that the whig party
had given guaranty to The Mexicans that
they were in feeling with them, Ind oPpos.
ed to their own Government; and now tho
same paper assures the world that the party
in Mexico to which the wings here are
allied, is the MoNARcHIcALP PARTY, and that
they are in favor of the establishment ofA
monarchy in Mexico. If that isthe mean-
ing of the whig federal opposition 70 the
war, they .haye before them little the
biggest fight yet they ever saw, before i
can be accompiished-especially il i is to
be guaranteed by the monarchists Of Europe
as well as their allies here.--Ohio iStatss.
man. - ~