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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Gazette.
CONGRESS.
Washington ]

washington Jan 81, 1913.
SENATE-In executive session the appoint
lnent of Kit Carson as lieutenant in the army
vas rejected as it would onslaught other meri
torious and old officers.
SENATE.-After the organization and ME
usual presentation of petitions and resolutions,
the bill to extend the patent of Jethro Woods
plough was called up and passed.
The Senate then laid aside the morning bust
ness and proceeded to the discussion of ten re-
giment bill, and long speech was made by Mr.
Downs in its favor.
Mr. Douglass having obtained the floor the
Senate adjourned.
Washington, Jan. %, l84S.
HoUsE,-Mr. Vinton chairman of the COM
mi:tee of WAYS and Means reported the bill
providing for the annual appropriations, also on
making the usual appropriations for the Indian
department, also one to provide for the def
ciencies of the previous fiscal year, amounting
in all to $l3,OOO,OOO exclusively of $5,0O0,000
previously appropriated.
Mr.. Vinton in making this demand said he
bad supposed the discovery of the error of ST.
100000 in the figures of the Secretary of the
Treasury would obviate the necessity of imme'
date action, such was not the case. He had
received letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury in which that official had stated that
the increased expenses Of the war and the de-
mands upon the Treasury were such that i'm
mediate action was necessary to enable him to
meet the expenditures.
Mr. Ashman called the attention of the House
to this fact and observed that while the Secre.
tary was thus urging action upon his demand for
money, his annual Report remained imprinted,
though it had been presented to Congress two
months. He would also state that the Secreta-
~ of the Treasury had taken the manuscript
away from the printer several times for the pur-
pose of making, as the Secretary said, dltera-
tiois.
Mr.. Mckay came to the rescue of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, SAYING the House had
sufficient information before. it without the Re-
port of the Secretary, and urged immediate ac-
ton. The bill was then referred to the Com
mittee of the whole upon the state ofthe Union.
The House then went into committee of the
whole and proceeded to the settlement of pri-
vate claims. The bill for the relief of Mary
Brown, the mother of Maj. Brown, and the wife
of an officer of that name, was then taken I'D,
and the monthly pension of twenty dollars re.
duced to eight, and the House adjourned.
Spring .Narigation.-An extract from pri
vate letter to the Chicago Journal, from Mack
mac, under date of the fourth of January, saws
that warm rain had melted the snow that had
hitherto fallen, ond that the Straits were then
entirely free from ice. This indicates an ear
ly Spring Navigation, as it can hardly be anti
cipated that any future inclemency, before the
approach of warm weather will block up this
Strait with ice.
New York paper inserts the following:
'sWanted boy to take care of horse reli-
giousIy inclined,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Peace with Mexico.

We are indebted, says the Courier and En-
qurer, to gentleman of high character in N.
Orleans, who has every means of hearing what
is being done in Mexico, for the following let
ter. BY this it would appear, that although
''Mr. Trist has actually signed a Treaty." the
messenger to whom it has been entrusted en-
trusted, or rather to whom it was to be entrus-
ted, had not reached New Orleans. This, we
presume, is the true state of the case. That
Mr.. Trst has communicated to the admiDistra-
ton the fact of having brought the negotiation
to close, admits Of no question; and if it was
deemed advisable or necessary to have the Mex
lean authorities approve the treaty before trans
uniting it, of course some delay was necessary
and it could not be forwarded with his despatch
apprizing the government of what he had done.
That Mexico has agreed to terms fer more
onerous than the people of the Uuited States
will insist upon, ace haze not doubt; nor do
We doubt, that within sixty days all our difficult
ties with Mexico will be satisfactorily adjusted
"NEw ORLEANS, Jan. l6, IS4s.
DEAR SRI have information from source
on which full reliance may be placed, that Mr..
Trist has actually signed treaty, and that a
messenger with it may be expected by tine next
arrival from Vera Cruz.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
From Messina.

New York, Jan. q.
Through Capt. Ward, of the Brig Detroit,
from Messina. we learn that the whole of Fer
dnand DDS Kingdom of Naples and Sicily is
in an unsettled state, and apparently on the
verge of political revolution. The day pre-
vious to Capt. WIS sailing, dec. 5th,) ru-
NOR reached Messina, that the populace had
risen against the governmental officers, at both
Palermo and Naples. The popular feeling is,
and has been for some time past, in a highly
excited state.
We had dates of 2Sth Dec, from Naples, by
the Cambria fortnight later than the above
date of Capt. Wards departure-and then no
disturbance had occurred in Sicily.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

GIN. ScoTT.-The Administration has common
ced warfare on General Scott, of most uncqualed
and atrocious virulence. For this the General may
character which requires opposition and examination
to develope all its sterling qualities. Time will new
er fail to vindcate his cause, and the envenomed
shafts aimed at him will assuredy reco on the head
of their author. The following, from the Washing.
Ton Correspondent of the Pittsburgh Gazette, shows
the feeling on the subject, at the Capital
"Ihe treatment of General Scott by the Admin
istraton, is ranking sore in the bosom of each of
his friends, and with every generous and just mind
ed man of the opposition, with whom have conyer-
sed 1t is not alone that he is to be tried bv order
Of the President, that Gen. Worth has been dis
missed from trial by order of the President but that
he is TO be tried in tine enemys country, i'm the face
of the very enemy he has conquered and amid scenes
he has rendered illustrious by his Skill his wisdom
and his courage. Norris this all, for the Court has
been constituted contrary to the usages of the coun-
try, and of gentlemen decidedly prejudiced against
the General who is to be subjected to their scrutiny
The practice of the count has been from time i'm
memorial to require officers of superior grade to sit
in Judgment upon the alleged offender, and where
that impossible, to have him tried by his equals;
But in this every officer is of an inferior grade
and some of them many grades below him. The
design of the Executive appears to have been to de-
grade this brave man, and by the power of his supe-
rior authority, President of the United States to
subject him to every sort of insult which the pride of
place and the insoonce of office could suggest. Mr.
Polk, and his advisers, in this NATTER have shown
themselves destitute of all respect for pre-eminent
public service, and the fitting instruments for the a.
buse of the power placed in their hands, The judg-
ment fthe Nation viii. l am sure, cry shame upon
such proceeding.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

MR. CLAY IN TExAs.-The C7arksriHe Tex
as) Star publishes Mr.. Clay's Lexington speech
and thus comments upon it:
We commend to our readers this last effort OF
that distinguished statesman. We ask for it a
calm and unbiased reading, and we would ad-
wise all to ponder WE'LL before they make up
their minds to disregard the warning voice OF
one who loves his country, its constitution and
Liberty; whose life for fifty years. whose great
mind and patriotic heart have been devoted to
the promotion and pemanency of constitutional
liberty, whose fearless patriotism has ever led
him to seek the right, regardless of consequent
ces to himself.
We are particularly pleased with that part of
,l1r. Gays speech which treats of the power Of
Congress to declare the objects for which a
war shall be commenced, or prosecuted, and we
do believe with him) that declaration byCon
gress, dictated in spirit of magnanmous lib
eralty, would secure peace with Mexico,
highly honorable to the United States, and ac-
:ceptable to the enemy.
Such declaration we think is due to ourselves
as nation; it is due to the people of the Uni
ted State that they may know for what object
their blood is to be poured out and treasure ex-
pended. 1t is due to Mexico as a recognized
family OF civilized nations. To ourselves that
we may occupy an honorable position in the
eyes of the world. To the people, that they
may know the object and aim of the govern
.nent and their own representatives, that they
may have something definite and certain to de-
eide upon, aud to enable them to correct abuse
and ma administration, if it exists. To Mex-
,ir,, that she may know for what she is invaded,
o n decide on the question of war or peace.
Mr.. Clay has again and again, in the mo-
,nent Of impending ruin, saved his country, and
look to this, his last effort, as anther pledge
Of bis high and devoted patriotism, and as offer
iiy the only permanent foundation on which its
.isiegrity, prosperity and happiness may be Sc
G red and perpetuated.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP
AC A DIA!

The Steamer Acadia was Telegraphed at
Boston at ii o'clock A. NJ. on Wednesday, the
I'd inst.
She brings dates to the 18th Jan.
The general news is unimportant. Several
additional failures are reported, although the
general state of commercial affairs are consid-
cred more favorable.
The produce market is represented as rather
heavy and without material change since for
mer advices.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Washington, Feb. L.

In the House a resolution was passed reques-
ting the President to furnish letter of Gener-
al Taylor's of the 9th of Jan. 1847, to the Sc
cretary of War, if not incompatible with the
interests of the country, sc.
Mr.. Turner, of H., offered resolution for an
nexing New Mexico and Upper California to
the United States, which was laid on the table,
as some members expressed desire to discuss
it.
Mr.. Clingman offered a resolution requiring
the Secretary of War to communicate the plan
of the campaign as recommended BY General
Scott, with copies of the charges on which the
court of inquiry has recently been ordered, and
all correspondence from Gen. Scott since the
capture of Vera Cruz. The House refused by
vote of SO to 81 to suspend the rules and the
resolution was laid on over.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Congressional.
Washington, Jan. 2

WdsHiugt on, Jdns 20
In the House on Saturday Mr.. Vinton from
the committee of Ways and Means reported a
bill to supply the deficiency in the approprIa-
tons for services rendered during the fiscal
year, making in addition to previous appropria-
ton, between IL and Is millions chiefly for the
expenses of the army, and marine corps, light
houses &c., also for charges to Naples, the
Papal States, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Ecuador;
saleries, contingent expense in keeping trans
fer and Disbursement of the public monies, and
expenses on loans ind treasury notes.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

Great Fire in Toronto.-On the morning of
the LIST fire broke out in the block bounded on
the North by Colborne, on the west by Church
and on the South by Colborn and front streets.
The whole block, with the exception of the s..
E. angle was destroyed. We note the destruc
ton of % houses, of which some Is or IL were
tavcrns The loss is heavy with but few in
stances of insurance.
1FThe Democratic State Convention unan
imously nominated Gen. Cass for PRESIDENT
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Important from the South--Fighting among
the Indians.
New York, Feb. 1-3 P. M.

The steamer Globe arrived at New Orleans
from Galveston, Jan. 22d, bringing intelligence
that war had broken out between the Delawares
and Camanches. One desperate battle had
been fought, in which the Delawares were de-
feated with loss % warriors. The alleged
canse of the war. was an inc irsion of the Del
aware upon the hunting grounds of the Canaan
ches, and also favoring the whites in the war
between the Indian tribes and Texas.
The loss of the warriors had excited the Del
aware nation to revenge, and they would proba-
bly, have considerable force to engage in future
conflicts. A general Indian war is apprehended
and it was rumored that several tribes had vol
unteered to carry the war to the City OF Next
CO.
party of Camanches state that 2 horses
were stolen from camp, from Capt. Little, on
the Scio. 1t. Cozzens and IL men followed
them, and, in days, overlook and routed the
Indians-killing They recaptured the hor-
ses, and took several others belonging to the
Indians.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

Volunteers.-Three companies of the I'd Bat
talon under 1t. Col. A. S. Williams, march
this morning for the mad River Railroad en-
route for Mexico, via Cincinnati. The COM
panies under orders, are H., Capt. Dean, j.,
Capt, Van Arman, and X, Capt. Williams.
Capt. ID. Hicks is ordered to recruit full
company in this State. and then join his reg-
ment. The officers under orders to remain with
him are Its. Kingsley, Goetchins and Van Bu-
rem. There are 27O men in the three compa.
MES that march. Its. WhippIe [acting assis-
tant Commissary] Deuel., Snyder, Luce facting
ajutant] Comstock, Pierce, Wright, Taylor &
Brownell accompanying the Communicates.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

Michigan Volunteers.-Officia l intelligence
has been received from the lst Battalion at n.
Orleans. They arrived at that post on the 9th
and 18th of January, having been but Is days
en- route from this place. This, in the depth, of
winter, is rapid transition from the extreme
northwest to the southernmost city of the u
MON. Companies (Capt. Buel) and (Capt.
Hanscom,) embarked for Vera Cruz on Sunday.
the 10th JAM, and the other companies on the
18th.
The Battalion were encamped on the battle
ground below New Orleans. The health of
the men remarkably good. All the men who
left Detroit (54O) but, were embarked for Vera
Cruz. Most of the 10 were left unwel on the
route to the Ohio River. The Regiment, VIII en-
it left New Orleans, was under orders ''to pro-
coed Immediately from Vera Cruz to the Head
quarters of Gen. SCOTS Army"
Lit. Roberts and Cummins were left at the hos
pital, though it is expected they will soon be "a
bic to join their regiment .-.4dv.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

GTThe slowness of the mail, or some 9th
er cause, has deprived us of our customary Let
ter from the Capital, this week. We cannot
learn, however, that anything of importance has
transpIred.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

- Z'rkeydom.-It is SAID by the st. Louis Ro
spnhiican, that the Islands between the mouth
sef the Missouri, and st. Charles are literally
swarming with wild turkeys. Upwards of a
z,housaild have been seen on one roost at time.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

The Wilderness Of Tamaulipas-Tkc ter
rltory between the river Nueces and Rio Grande
Tor Del Norte) is still the same ''stupendous
desert" as when proclaimed by Mr.. c. ]. Ing
ersoll to be neutral ground which neither the
United States nor Mexico would ever attempt
to appropriate until there to moved and lnstga-
ted by the Spirit of Evil.
The american Flag, published at Matamo-
ras, contains, under date of Sd of this month, a
araught of a memorial to the Senate and House
of Representatives of the State of Texas from
the few persons who have settled on the Rio
Grande, from which we extract the following
statement:
"From the settlement on the Rio Grande to
the county seat at Corpus Christi it is full five
days journey, through q country, almost desti-
tute Of tcater, not q habitation In the tchole dis
lance, and dangerous to travellers on account
Of the Lndians and bands Of ta,cless .Nericans.
When persons residing on the Rio Grande bor-
der of the county are cited to appear at Corpus
Christi, it takes at least two weeks to comply
with the citation, besides subjectng them to
the difficulties and dangers Of the road
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

1.-THE Cleveland Herald saws, that the
Hon. VIM. II. Sawyer has been appointed by the
President, Minister TO Bologna
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Washington, Jan. Z, lS4S.


krs .r.f1 Washington, Jan. Z, lS4S.
= My Dear Sir-To all human appearances
the terminatlon of this miserable war with
Mexico, is more remote than when the first
blow was struck. In my Judgment it was un-
necessarily and unconstitutionally commenced,
BY marching our army into disputed territory in
possession Of Mexico. And, think, that Con
gress, who unquestionably have the power,
should put an end to the war on just aud hon
orable principles.
After agreeing upon the terms on which a
treaty should be made, they should call upon
the Executive to offer peace to Mexicu upon
that basis;and during the negotiations HOSTILE
ties should be suspended. If the President re-
fuse to do this in the military appropriation
bills, the army should be required to take such
positions as shalls carry out the views of Con-
gress. These bills the President could not We
to, and he would be bound by their requirements.
This may be done bv the House.
hope Congress will refuse to issue any more
treasury notes. The notes demanded, in add-
ton to those alreadv in circulation, would food
the country with that description of a paper
Such an omission would constitute govern
ment bank, controlled and managed by party
administration. We have now fifteen millions
of treasury notes in circul ation, and authority
to issue five millions more. would not in
crease the circulation one dollar, but reduce il
his fast as possible. Such a system would be
incoinparably more dangerous to the public
morals and the public liberty, than any other
system of banking that could be devised.
TO meet any deficiency of the revenue to pay
the current expenses of the war, | would au-
thorpe loans at par, paying not more than siA
per cent interest, and if loans cannot be made al
this rate, let the Administration resort to 6
system of taxation, which shall cause the PEG
pie to feel the expense of the war. All wars
should be accompanied by system of direc
and internal taxation. Nothing short of thi:
can. show, in addition to the sacrifice of life
what wepay FOR military glory. This was tht
policy in. the better days of the republic.
; : The late war with England was nobly sus
tanned by the people, not only in the field bu
by the payment of taxes. And they will sus
tain every just war, in which our country shall
be involved. But risk nothing in saying tina
an attempt to adopt such system of taxation
would wind up the Mexican war in sixty days
And this shows that the war should be put t
an end. This may be done by Congress in 9
days, and pray God that they may do it.
Very truly yours. JOHN MCLEAN.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Buffalo, Feb. % P. M.

1t is rumored that Gov. Young has pardoned
Midshipman Pollock, recently convicted for an
attempt on the life of Mr.. Jewett of the Com
mercial Advertiser.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

Making the total amount l04 bbls -four.
Which were delivered into my hands and were
by me sent to Chas. G. Trowbridge, Chairman
of the State committee, raised for the purpose
of procuring relief of the suffering poor of Ire
land. TheState committee have acknowledged
the receipt of the above IN their report, publish
ed in the Detroit Daily Advertiser.
MARK NORRIS,
Chairman of Committee.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

Accounts from Jamaica state that the plan
ters in all parts of the Island have abandoned
their crops, on account of the scarcity of la
borers and want of funds.
The difficulty between Hon. Reverdy john
son and Mr.. Brent has been honorably adjusted.
The Poughkeepsie Journal states that COL
ored man named John Yates, and his wife, resi-
ding in Pleasant Valley, took their child, 10
months old, and placed it in a hot stove, burn
ing it to death.
A letter from Valparaiso, dated Nov. 3O,says
that Revolution has broken out in Bolivia,
which promises to be successful in displacIng
the existing government.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
To the ditor Of the Ypsitanti Sentinel,
necemhs,. IL 1917

The following is a statement of the amount
paid into my hands as chairman Of the Com
: mittee to receive Subscriptions for the relief
of the suffering Irish.
RECEIVED I'M CASH
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
5UDGE MCLEAN AND TIE WAR.

The following letter says the Cincinnati
Gazette,) was written to gentlemen in this
state, and has been furnished us for publication.
The opinions of our distinguished men, upon
the war and the means of ending it should be
known-Judge Mclean occupies high official
position and has been named and has many
friends in the several states for the Presidency,
his opinions and suggestions will be highly ap-
preciated, and tend to direct the public atten.
ton to the ruinous consequences of this war
Det .Adr- $500
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09
Probable Whg U. S. Senator from Louisia-
+. ma-Later from Jamaica and Boliria-.uur-
der, &c.
New York, Jan 3I-7 P. nj.

Attempts have been made in the Legislature
of Louisiana to elect Senator to Congress,
hut the vote resulted every time in tie, between
Mr.. Bennar, Wing, and John Sidel, Democrat.
[The name of the whig candidate for us. Sem
ator in La, is Venner. not Bennar, as reported
above. The N. Orleans Bee says it looks for
tie election of wing, inasmuch as there is a
clear and ascertalned majority on joint ballot.
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Look out. every BODY.

Two dollar bills ON the Farmers andMechan-
les Bank of this City, altered to tens are in
circulation in Wisconsin. The alteration is
made by FASTING the figure 10 over the ., and
although clumsily done might deceive many
1t will be detected by holding the bill to the
light.-.4dr
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-02-09

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-The last Number of
the Signal of Liberty, contains the valedictory
of its former Editor end Publisher, Mr.. Foster.
Its publication will be resumed after few
weeks, under the auspices of the State Anti
Slavery Society. That is has been conducted
with ability, in the hands of the retiring Editor
none can deny That it has been an efficient
worker in the cause it espoused it is unnecessa-
ry to assert But that its efforts have al,cays
been directed to the best possible means of Sc
curing its object. the ameioration nf the condi-
ton of the slaves or that it has always shown
perfect fairness in its representations of those
who differed from it, is, perhaps, little too
much. Nevertheless we part with the Signal
with regret and cordially wish Mr.. Foster sue
cess in future life.