Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-03-22

.Ner York:-MARcH 7th. The Steamer E.
dith at New Orleans, from Vera Cruz, to the
18th ut, brings some additional Mexican news
Nothing later from the Capital. A passen-
ger by the Edith states he was Informed by Gen
Twgrs that he had received positive informa-
ton the Gen. Scott had granted Santa Anna
his passport, and that he was expected at Vera
Cruz on his way from the country on the oath.
ultimo. A correspondent of the Picayune wri-
ting from the city of Mexico, Feb. 4th, saws he
was at late meeting of the Mexican Congress
at Quereta-o, there were twenty five members
in attendance. 1t was ordered that the MEM
bers absent be notified through the officers and
Governors of the States and local authorities,
that if they do not appear in their seats by the
29th of February, they will be adlugded a. trail
tors to their country, guilty of high treason and
arrested, treated and punished accordingly.
The Yucatan Commissioners at Washington
have received information that in Yucatan, the
Indians have raised to the number of forty thou
sand, and it is stated they have begun their war
fare by committing the most brutal and horri-
BILE massacres on the whites, laying waste the
whole country. devastating nearly all the villa
ges, add forcing ammunition from the Ballze.-
Senior Circoria has applied to our Government
for assistance, in arms, &C., and has asked that
q portion of the home squadron be dispatched
to put stop to the exterminating career of the
savages. The application will be considered at
once by the Cabinet.
Accounts via New Orleans, state that the
government of Cuba has rendered assistance to
the Government of Yucatan, which has been ac-
cepted.
Louisriile:-MARcH Sth. The first flashes
from Tennessee were received last Monday eve
ming by Mr.. OReilly through Kentucky and
T. E,rb h.,
New Orleans line as far South as Nashville.
That city is now in full communion with the
telegraphic world. Mr.. O'Reiy and his asso-
c:ates, under the late liberal Jaw of Kentucky
The line is progressing rapidly to Memphis and
New Orleans.
The Kentucky law styles il the "Peope' $
Telegraph Line and expressly forbids any
company from charging higher rates than are
charged on the SO Reilly Western Telegraph
Line, as the law styles it. The working of
this n. o. line from Louisville to Nashville is
under one of lhe new telegraph systems. Mr..
Or, has secured the f;giit TO use it. 1t works
admirably
Bufaio:-The AEhigs of Buffalo respond to
the Wings of Detroit-they have elected whig
MAJOR by over 100 majority A signal dem
onstraton for Lake harbors and Northern in
terests-a fearless warning &c Northern deIna-
gogues.
Baltimore The brick wall on the eofner of
Sth and Charity SITS. fell this afternoon, with a
crash. buryirg four unfortunate ldborefs under
the ruiup. All were dreadfully manged. their
limbs broken and their flesh horribly brused.-
They were extricated as soon as possible. Two
of them can scarcely suryive-the Others will
perhaps recover.
~ ochester:-Joseph Field, Dem. is elected
Mayor of this city, over Alfred Hubbel. Onthe
other officers, the Wings made clean sweep:
elcctng most of their offieersby triumphant ma
ierites.
MaRcn 9ih.-New York The market for
flour was yery firm to day, but dull. The wea-
ther has been raino all day, which has check
cd business. Wertcrn and Genesee, good brands
arc SO "A 70 IS 30. Corn is duh at 5Sa57c for
yellow ond white, and demand moderate. For
wheat there is a fair inquiry, for milling. Oats
are 4Sa50c. Ashes are dull. Provisions are
are firm. The sales of Pork are moderate.
Groceries remain without further change.
WESLEYAN SEMIN AIRY AT ALBION.
The Summer term of this Institution Will
commence March 23d. Board in the Dining
Hall can be had for 81 12s per week.
Tuition varies from three to five dollars per
quarter according to studies purseed.
YPSILANTI SENTINEL.