davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13

with him from the ship the prisoner and large party
Of passengers. would seem they had been drinking
together, that all. including Callahan, were very
fou" and that Callahan In his liquor, boosted Of
having in his possession q large Of money, which
he going to deposit In the bank and that was
attacked by the prisoner. whom he had that day
brought home; who knocked him down nd ro bbed him
The money was afterwards recovered by him. Yer
dict. Guilty of grand larceny
Jas. McGebey, another of the persons implicated,
also tried by the same jury. The officers who took
the prisoners, proved that they were drunk it was
however, proved by of the police, that he the
fest to call the watch, and that he picked up
veresn and gave it to him-the policeman himself,
picked up some gold Verdict, not guilty.
CouRT OF GlreRAL SESSIONS. August H. Tho
Court assembled this day. at IL o'clock Judge DAILY
with Aldermen Stephens aud Crolius, presiding. Geo
Howard convicted yesterday of petty larceny, was
sentenced to twenty days in State prison. and Daniel
M'Donel, for grand larceny, for two years to same
place. A good deal of time lost endeavoriug to
form jury proceed with the trial of the prisoners
but this found impossible, as few answered their
names The Court then adjourned till IL o'clock,
on Monday We heard in Court, that a writ to sus-
pend further proceedings in the case of Baxter, till
the points saved by counsel decided has been is
sued by the Supreme Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13
Immense, ard vessels are hourly pouring IN heavi-

Immense, ard vessels are hourly pouring IN heavi-
u laden with this delicious fruit.
The number Of vcss,l Is IN the port OF Baitimore,
yesterday, was Is soops isbsrks, 80 brigs, and
% schoopers making in all 100 sail OF vessel s.
-scar >hirs four haTks, three brigs, and three
echconers. ale loading for foreign ports.
Major General WOiih, and family, and Captala
>prsa:ie. OF the United States Army, arrived in
Ral-imore Yesterday.
A yonng married iady, named Essender, resd-
ing n Orleans street. yesterday committed suicide
by taking laudanum
Baltimore is the only city tina, has paid no
honors TO her returning volunteers. The fauit,
however. rs not alt. geiher with our citlzens, as
they were discharged AT Pittsburgh, doiied thelt
Uniform and came home IN small parties rs pri-
vatc citizens. Our military however are getting
up grand parade in their honor, TO come OH on
The l2rh OF September the anniversary OF the bat
lie OF North Point They have invited all the m
iary and civic associations OF the State to JON In
the ceremonial. - =.
Tho Acadia's news is looked for with great IN
tcIesi especially The news from Ireland. The tele-
nr.rb being out If order, the New York papers
vii doubtless bring us the news.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13
The Reception OF the New French rI,n,,ter

The Reception OF the New French Minister.
On Saturday last, MIR. William Tell Poussin pre-
Minister Plenipotentiary Of the French Republic
Upon delivering his letter of credence he addressed
the President as followp:-
the government The United States as the first Minister from
mDy &s and the
Tk important mission has been entrusted to by the
sass % q h
having had the honor hold cSmmGp as an office.
its proper nerret alton and be considered by the government
Trs Il nation to idenas herself With the American nation
NJ Poussn then presented to the President the de-
of the French National Assembly in response to
the resolution Of the Congress of the United States
approved April 18th, 1s4s rendering the congratu-
lations Of the American to the French people," and
SRI have also the honor to present you the decree by
which the French republic responds to the testimonials Of
States In this instance by happy innovation
% T s s %nd aside to a
future ard (may be) the Of avoiding many munder
Whatever have bcen in times past the tendencies and the
Its France be openly affirmed
nSsnos ceased 70 people The United States
the
'Hi nsr rs s first nation Of the Ne"
The President responded to Mr.. Poussin as follows-
a hands decree
s
AND to.e Of their to tho people e Fra
liberty republican form Of government This decree shall
pce Of Ss nsS
q grateful affection for France since the days Of their emora
them They Srden,y hope that your recent revolution may
@ Py sr fire. and r
Thc Of the whole American people are enlisted for
a.my official functions will allow shall every
standing which nov happily unite tia two nations May tic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13
ID ARITImE isTE GEN on
SHIP NEWS NOTICE

Commanders Of vessels bound to this port viii confe
Q favor upon by having oil parcels, papers, and re-
ports intended for the Nep York Herald ready for Inn
mediate delivery 20 steamer, the News Boy.
She win board inward bound vessels In the vicinity a
Sandy Hook Those bound TO other ports whether To-
reign or domestic will confer additional favor By
forwarding to the Herald through the mail or ether
WISE ship papers that may bs deemed Of inter-
est to the community. We viii gladly recprocsts the
favor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13
Passengers Arrived.

.Ly,nrooI-shg sca.Mr and MrsJ @ UnsvOrth Riehsrs
Miss Eza eth loufa H. Mary Helen Amelia Ann Anna IT, ca
oline Chsr and Master Albert Unswofth MIR Unswrt
Rev Murphy Thos earne George Iittle-O in the eerag
Turns IsLAND-Ship Mr. Lghtbourne lady Csl
Hickman. late OF the bark Lucy, ~ u Caycas Island
sayANNht-Ship Southport-Mr Roudsn, lady and chill
Proudfoot. q Julian.
CvpAD BoLivA-Bsrk Chsircs Count Rosa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13
still Later from, Mexico.

From the y o. Crescent. August
By the arrival of the steamship Por tand Capt Place
at early hour this morning, are in receipt of full
files Of Mexican papers but the hour prevents us CIV
ing any extracts We are indebted to particular
friend for the following letter containing summary
of news
1t will be seen that Riley the deserter to his
Herrera.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Portland
informs that Gen Smith may be expected to-day
tomorrow. on board the Alabama.
The castle of San Juan de Uloa delivered up at
10 o'clock the morning of the 3lst in all probabili
ty, to the Mexican authorities.
Our able correspondent" Chaparral." with the with
drawa Of the American troops closes his Mexican mis-
sion. He has been with the army from the first call Of
Gen. Taylor for reinforcements up the striking Of
our flag at the castle OF San Juan
The latest dates from the city Of Mexico are to the
Goth instant. The most important from the int
ror is that Colonel Riley had pronounced at Gusda-
for vhich be to receive fifty Thousand dollars. AL
though his scheme we'll laid, it nipped in the
hoped he will get the punishment he so well de-
1t is not natural to suppose that men like Ri
ley and those constituting his command would be true
to any government except it were to their own int
rest. They have no feeling in with the Mexi.
they do not speak the language and will In
all probability always go over to the highest bidder
have not heard anything more of Paredes or his
ments but 1t looks well for the present Government
that they have far succeeded in putting down these
insurrectionary aspirants.
Gen. Smith intends to leave here ia. morr next
day at the farthest The steamer Alabama is here de-
tanned to take the General and the Quartermasters
Department to New Orleans and hope his reception
will be In proportion to his deserts. The arduous du-
ties he has performed here in embarkipg the troops
with such activity is beyond all praise
Allie Callahan and John II. Peoples will be In the
Crescent Office almost as soon as this This place be.
gins to look quite dull Tomorrow at 10 o'clock the
Castle will be formally given up and American author
ity The National Guards have formed and
they pretend to cay that they viii not allow any regu
lar troops in the city How the sequel will turn out ia
moro than ! tell Mustang has been harder to
work since he has been here than at any other period
during the war He deserves great deal credit for
the manner in which he has conducted the sales
lie property that Of little to citizens and
the property generally has brought fair price.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13

House OF Representatives..
WASHING TON. August IL. 184S
A long time was occupied in the consideration of
bill giving alternate sections Of the public lands for
the construction and completion Of the Georgia. Ala
bsma and Florida railroads and after the House had
been in session two hours, the bill laid upon the
tabe-yeas 100, nays TO-
A committee of conference was appointed to act in
conjunction with that of the Senate the
amendments to the General Appropriation bill
THE OREGON BILL.
The business on the Speakers table was taken up
among it were the amendments from the Senate lex
tending the principle of the Missouri compromise line
to the PaciGc ocean, etc.
move to 60 into a Committee Of the Whole on the
State of the Union
The SrEAKEn--The amen dine nts will first be read.
They were read by the clerk.
Mr. SMITH Of Indisna-I move that the House
concur and demand the previous question. e. No.
ne;n yes let's dispose Of the subject in that way
MIR. KAUFMAN Can ask for division?
The SrEAKER-If the previous question be sustained
the vote must De taken the motion to non-concur
MIR McLANE-I ask whether, If the previous question
be sustained, 1t will be possible to move an amend
ment2
The srraKER-lf the previous question be sus tained
no anne ndmen mt will be In order.
Mr CoDB, OF Alabama-1 move q call Of the House.
The SrrAkER -Gentlemen viii take their seats, and
preserve order The question Is calling the House
his agreed to and the Clerk proceeded to call
the roll. One hundred and ninety seven members
answered to their names and all further proceedings
were dispensed with
THE VETO POWER
The fret question taken the amer dment Of
the Senate striking out the clause of the House abo-
fishing the veto power Of the Governor Of the Terri
tory and substituting IL shall be the duty of said
Governor Immediately after each seso to transmit
TO the houses Of Congress copies of any from
which he has withheld bis approval, ard his reasons
therefor. This was non-concurred in ayes 92 nays
1CG
TnE MISSOURI comPnoMisr.
Tie next amendn,t mt Of the Senate was read
tending the principle OF the Missouri compromise to
lh, Pacific ocean aud the eighth section OF the act
admitting Missouri into the Union Is revived and TO
continue In full .ofce in the future organization Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-13

APPOINTMENTS By TIE PREsIDNr- Custom House
OHces-John u Elliott, collector, Natchez, MIS-
sissIppi reappointed Nathaniel Jackson, survey
or, Newburyport, Massachusetts, reoppointed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

DR. Oseoop's INDIAN CHoLAGoouE-For the OF Fever
Chill Dumb Intermittent and Remient
Spleen, and all the various forms OF bilious diseases
following extract is from the Farmers and Enigants
valuable of about FIVE hundred pages recent
23 author speaking of the Fever
aThere valuable medicine sold in OF the Western
recommend
Ague and other bilious
which prepared by Dr. Oood Of New York. who has made the
bilious disorders the especial study We friend
medicines usually called patent but have had ample
opportunity knowing the invaluable effects OF the Cbogogue
n bilious cases."
from its prompt and healthy action the Hood cleansing
from bile restoring to purity thus striking at the root
which depends II is equally adapted all and
conditions OF this system.
Fron Carey Counsellor the agents Cincinnati
Sanford Park In June last attacked with that
most affecting unpleasant disease the Chill and Fever The
daily and My physical
energies had been much impaired
fever Having tried several favorite remedies without relief
whom had confidence, recommended Dr. Ogood In
The that had but
the first DOSE and general health rapidly
persons similarly afflicted and
results One OF them had been shaking for eight
months and relieved in two days by the use Cholagoge
'"' "'''' Yours, truly, s. F. CAREY
D. PARK 4th Walnut s general agent for the West,
sale by appointed agents in nearly town IN tho
South and West.
s sure yOn for "ogoO6s India chOgQgSs" and take no
Tomnson Brothers and D. craghesd Indianapolis wnH
Hughes CO. Madison; Cnrkson Dufon Vesy
Ky; J. B. Wilder Co. do; @: Morgan, Roekpou X w
Young F. woolsey Evansville W G. Bel.
burke Crawiordsvie Joseph sommes Dr fek
spencer, Lafayette c. Wisach do Wood King Terre
CITY; VIM Bodies, Delphi; L. Beechcr. Port Wayne o6
ApI e.py.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08
The next Presidential Election.

We notice in several Of our exchanges, grave cal
cuations to the probable result of the next Pres
ident0l contest but all suc at least untilthe noInn
atoms are made, Of little consequence. An i'm
portan fact seems to have been lost sight of by many
OF those who are making these newspaper statements
fact which will be duly weighed by those who are
about to make the nominations for the respective po
htcal parties, and which may be decisive after the
final vote by the people, We allude to the addition
of four States 10 the Union since the last Pres-
dental election, having in all, fifteen votes. In
1874 the election resulted thus:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

Businsss or he ,oeek ending salardau Mau Eel ls4s

butHessJ oT ne toeek ending Saturday, May 49, lS4S
OUTwARD-505 passengers; 90 bbls whisky; 43 bbls
molasses; go bbls salt; Is bbs OIL bbs vinegar l5
bbls. cement; bbls lines kegs POWDER 2 ploughs;
PAS bus coal; 1000 SASH 1900 # lumber; buggies
2l2 269 lbssother freight.
INwARD.-56O passengers; IL horses $40 bbls. -four;
% bbs. lard; IS bbs wheat 037 bus wheat 705 bus
corn; $40 bus oats; l02 bus. seed; 200 bus mea 100
bus bran "a Kegs lard; $4,000 it. lumber $4,000 it. TIM
her; 10000 slaves; 10000 hoop poles; IA tons hays 81
FREIGHT
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

A FUNNY ERRoR.--The erroneous report of the alb
dicaton of the King Of Prussia in the English papers,
is funniy accounted for. The operator had become
highly excited by the revolutionary news. The Prus-
sian dispatch came when his feelings up to fever
heat. observation-disclosures has-gone-to-
Pot" Tn another minute the communication was on
its way to the newspaper office. Not long AFTER how
ever, the dial sgitated, and then came ''sdam, !"
making it read thus 1.-The King Of Prussia has gone
TO Potsdam."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

ZINE AND WILD CHERRY soil, and
generally known possess in the common way OF pre-
paraon
much then highly concentrated preparation
prove when combined with other articles harmony
other stages
diseases it is eminentiy calculated to alleviate.
Baam OF Wild Cherry fails give relief and
every have been tried IN This has
proven thousands of where effected sdical
after the patient has been given by all his friends and
ply sicians. See advertisement.
I'm and d.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

NATIONAL CoNvENTIoN.-Ne give up a large por-
ton of paper to the report of the proceedings of
the Democratic National Convention furnished by
the Baltimore Sun. One two more numbers will
be occupied by the same matter. After having given
these details, which will convey some idea of the
transactions of the Convention, may possibly have
few words to say account, having been
a witness of the proceedings of the first four days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

The WIFE OF THE PREsIDENT.-Mrs. Maury an
English woman. in her work descriptive of what she
while in the United States, has the following
pleasing sketch of Mrs. Polk.
Mrs, Polk is very well read, and has much talent
for conversation. She is highly popular. Her recep-
ton of all parties is that of kind hostess and accom-
psted gentle She has excellent taste in
dress, and both in the morning and the evening pre-
serves the subdued, though elegant costume which
characterizes the lady. She is ready reply, and
preserves her position admirably. At levee a gen.
tleman remarked, MADAME, you have very genteel
assemblage tonight" 'Sr," replied Mrs. Polk, with
perfect good hunor, bat very significantly 81 have
never seen 1t otherwise"
One morning found her reading. 81 have many
books presented to by the WRITER'S" said she, and
try to read them all at present this is not possible
but this evening the author of this book dimes with
the President, and could not be unkird to APP
pear wholly ignorant and unmndful Of mis- gift"
wore brooch in which contained the hair Of my
husband and children, very tastefuly displayed Mrs.
Polk carried it TO the window read the names Of the
"eeven," compared their hair, and asked many ques-
tons about them. Saving her gracious majesty, /
could have put my arms round her neck and kissed
her.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

MARRIED-ln this city, on Thursday morning, the
LIST inst, by tho Rev. Mr. Gurley, ANDREW NJ. CAR
NAHAN, ESQ.,. of Covington, Attorney a, Law, to
Miss CATHAarNE YANpEs of this city.
On Thursday. the 1st inst, by the Rev. Mr. Cur
ley, MIR. c. ]. ALLISON, of Terre Hauie Indiana, TO
Miss MARY MORRISON, daughter of Maj. A. F. Nor
rison, now engaged in the service in Mexico.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

The National InteHigencer," in announcing the
result of the Baltimore Convention, says: IN NOM
MATING MR.. ,CASS, 1T MUST BE ADMITTED
THAT THE CONVENTION HAVE NOMINATED
FOR THEIR CANDIDATE A GENTLEMAN OF
TALENTS, OF RESPECTABlLTTY, AND OF THE
MOST EXEMPLARY PERSONAL CHARAC-
TERI" -. =
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

01rDE WOLFE 81 GANsON, of the City Saloon,
sent US yesterday some of the most magnificent
Strawberries which have this season, together
with sugar and cream to match We could puff the
whole concern, with clear conscience; but "good
wine needs no bush,' as Shakespeare says.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

OF Gen. Cass has resigned his seat in the U. S.
Senate, and COL Benton takes the place of Gen. Cass
as Chairman of the committee military affairs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

ANOTHER ATTENTION. Thursday last, at about
ii o'clock, A. NJ, another attempt was made to fire
Browning's hotel. 1t was discovered by gentleman
on the opposite side of the street, who saw female
enter the room, occupy herself the bed few
moments, and then retire. In q few minutes after,
he discovered smoke issuing from the room; and on
going the hotel it discovered that the bed had
been fred. 1t is uncertain whether it was female
attached to the house, or other-as we heard
it stated that colored woman whose dress answered
the description, to leave the premises about
the time the fire occurred.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

MAINE SENAToR.--The democrats of the Maine
Legislature, on Friday evening last nominated Han
nibal Hamlin candidate for u. S. Senator
In the caucus Of the House he had, on the second
ballot majority Of B.; in the Senate, on the fourth
ballot majority of l. The election on the part of
the House takes place on Wednesday.
Mr.. Hamlin has been member of Congress- and
is said to be Wilmot Proviso msn-Joar ef Con.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

MARRIAGE OF PoET.-Park Benjamin, ESQ.,, the
poet, is married TO daughter OF Henry M Western,
counsellor at law, Of New York.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

The LEoNIDAs LETTER.-The federal press has
pretty generally mpeached the testimony of Major
Burns avowing himself the author of the .sLeonidas
Letter." Charged upon Gen. Pillow, by Gen. ScotD
because they say, few years since, he held the lO0
office of sweeper in the capital of Mississippi.
Well, that is conclusive How dare an humble
.stoeep" although his merits have promoted him to
high position) write letters about brave man. his
friend And (impudence profoundly how dare he
avow the fact right in the face of "oA Fuss and ea-
tLers' himself!-Ohso Eagle.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

Hapfsg returned fac UssrersSfs OF ~. Fork,
GAIN offers his ervice his old friends all
n others may favor him with call.
OFFICE in the room Tominsons Drug just oppo
Hotel, where he be found day or night
May a. le46. lily
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08
UntversnIist Prenci,inr

Rev. Mr.. CRAVEN will preach at the Court House
in this city, tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

.Cut my straps and let me go to glory" as Dow
Jr. exclaimed when he took his first favorite kiss
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

There will be, then, 300 Electoral votes, of which
a majority is necessary TO an election. If New
York had voted for Mr.. Clay, he would have been
elected in 1884, but conceding that he can get this
several States which went for him in 1874, he will
still require five votes to give him the election
So it will be with any other man who is the nominee
of the Wing party. 1t will require forty-one votes
in addition to the whole number received by Mr. Clay
to secure the election. These are facts which it will
be well enough for the Wings to bear in mind when
they calculating the probabilities in relation to the
election.-Baf. Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

or In Buffalo man is fined twenty-five dollars
if he erecs building without setting shade trees in
front Of IL.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08
The Notuiuations.

The nomination Of Generals CAss and BUTLER for
President and Vice-President Of the United States
gives the most general satisfaction to the great body
of the Democratic party in this section, and by our
exchanges and through other sources we learn that
they responded to with enthusiasm which is
evidence Of their triumphant election in Novem
Der. large and enthusiastic meeting convened at
the court house Saturday last to respond TO the
nominations. The proceedings will be found in
another column. All is union. good will, and
enthusiasm We send to our brethren every where
greeting. pledgiDg Indiana TO the nominees by at
least 5000 majority. Up then friends organize !
organize Let every who loves his country and
her institutions do his duty, Ond all will be weIl
OUR COUNTY TICKET. We laid before our readers
in our last paper the proceedings Of the Democratic
County Convention and we hazard nothing in saying
that better men, more suitable for the present
emergency, could not have been selected Colonel
Drake the first the ticket for Representative, even
the Wings admit will be elected. Mr.. Brady is an
old, tried, and faithful representative of the people,
and his opening fire Saturday gave abundant evil
dence Of his ability to meet the questions before
the country, and to discuss them in such manner
will not fail to carry conviction to every honest
inIhu. we eSpecIaiiy IeJoiCe uldI nc mas piedgeu
himself that the Democratic story shall not go un-
told in Marion county" Mr.. Rowland is well
known and will contribute his full share 20 the sue
cess of the cause. The candidate for Sheriff, Mr.
Campbell, and the candidate for Recorder Mr.. Ste
phens, both strong, and we do not believe they
can be beaten in Marion county. In fact the ticket
throughout is strong, and we go into county
election with the highest hopes of victory.