Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13


co. March 2nd, l646."
"The troops of the 9th (Ia.) regiment are in
quite good health after having suffered severely from
measles and erysipelas. There but Is or 16 on
the sick list which has numbered as high 100. COL
Lane has been very attentive TO the improvement OF
his in the details of military duty. They now
rank very high their ability perform the most
intricate evoutions and drill service. No regiment
of volunteers in this valley equal excel them.
Lit. D. c. Rich, of Capt Hull's company from Mad-
son, died few days ago from erysipelas. He was
the Regimental Quarter Master and his loss is Sc
verely felt and deeply regretted. He formerly
and repeatedly a member of the Legislature from
Jennings county. You have probably this. heard
of the deaths of Captain Cary, and Of Captain Mar
shall who was elected to fill the vacancy Of Captain
Cary.
Gen. Butler is now the commander-n-chief of the
army, in place of Gen. Scott. He is very popular
with all the various portions of the army, and is very
prompt in the discharge of the aborous duties of the
station"
1.-THE subject Of peace is very much agitated, and
since the treaty went to Washington all eyes are
directed there to see what will be the views feelings,
requirements and action of our Government. The
Government Of Pena y Pena is making every exertion
to procure quorum of Congress to act in reference
to this treaty, but SO far have been unable to get
more than about 40 members together % more being
required to act definitely. They hope to have quo
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probably also hear from Washington. Everything is
quiet here, and we literally 'revelling in the
Halls" Gen. Lane has rendered much valuable SER
vice in his active exerons to clear the country OF the
robber hordes Of guerrillas. who have infested the
adjacent country 10 the line between here and Vera
Cruz. few days since he paid visit. very unex-
pectedy to Orizaba, surprising Santa Anna, who
very accidentally made his escape, by hour or two,
in advance of Gen. Lanes arrival. The military
wardrobe of the redoubtable General fell into the
hands of General Lane. All of the private property
and the wardrobe of the lady Of Santa Anna were
gallantly returned to her by Gen. Lane Since then,
he has made another excursion and at Iulanclngo,
suddenly came upon Gen. Paredes who was there,
but the arrival of force, was secreted and es-
capped His military wardrobe and effects fell into
the hands of Gen. Lane, who has his sword and
splendid uniforms, trophies. Gen. Lane Is one OF
the most industrious and indetatigable Generals In
the army and is ever ready and willing TO perform
any service or endure any fatigue which may be re-
quired of him. He possesses, in an eminent degree,
the confidence of Generals Scott and Butler aud is
arkably popular with all the officers and men OF
the whole army. Gen. Marshall, being the senior
Brigadier, is in command of the division lately COM
manded by Gen. Butler, which includes the 18th Indi-
ana volunteers. The 4th regiment under Col. Cor
man, is still at Pueba. in good health, and is in a
remarkable condition of good discipline, equally as
good any regular regiment OF the army. The
rifle regiment many of whom are lndianians, is
here and is the crack regiment OF the SERVICE lney
are in good health, and the best looking boys
have in the city. Capt Simonson of the rifles,
has been quite sick, but is now convalescent. He
leaves for home leave, with the train tomorrow.
Maj Cadwells large train has just arrived in safety
from Vera Cruz"
"The weather here is very mild and temperate, the
spring has fairly opened and vegetation is renewed,
although a spring here is essentially different from
spring in the middle and southern portions of the
U. S. The winter here is so mild that watermelons
and strawberries are found fresh every month in the
year. and the rose and violet, and the most delicate
flowers generally flourish and bloom in the open air
in all of the winter months. The pine apple, the
orange the lemon, and many other luscious fruits,
unknown in our land are hanging the trees, green
and ripe in all seasons.
The wheat and barley nearly ready to harvest.
and the spring vegetables abound in the market"
sI was much pleased TO the resolutions of
compliment TO the officers and soldiers in Mexico,
adopted by the Democratic Convention. on the 9Th of
January. Nothing is so cheering end stimulating to
the soldier in foreign land, to know and believe
that his services appreciated by his friends and
countrymen at home; and you may rest assured that
they will endeavor TO deserve the countenance and
confidence of all who periodically wish them WE'LL"
ave have Just received Gov. Whitcomb's able and
valuable message and are oil well pleased with it.
He is very much esteemed by the volunteers and they
express their qualification at his recovery from the
late accident which had so nearly cost him his life"
"Gen Lane arrived yesterday from a fight at
Cequaltipan, where he surprized Padre Jarautn and
killed $50 of his men, the 18th of February.