Indiana American, Volume 15, Number 12, Brookville, Franklin County, 19 March 1847 — Page 2

FROM THE A It MV.

Tin winds piity terni'mcd at llnf.it narioti that day. The next iiiornin?. tle 21th. the piisoners w ere slatted, tinder a Iji'ird tf to hutvlied nit'ii. I"r Sun l.tii Polo 1. Majirs G inie IV'il unl rn permitted to retain ilnir hoists and antis; c-.il nf lli. i.rts.im't W C'C -Ilil'PP'l of

both (:.,)! CI i ;m I li iiil.-y. mid the j oilier t rttii hi i- fn-il ofl'n er, "ore fu-

tiMicd "itli ii.:i.-i"2 poiles the remainder tnanhed on font. Tin" itiMMieni i f ihe- Mexican guide inducer: ('apt 1 1 1 1 r y l b-'ib'to that lit 111 I lT' ' f-li I'l" the fU'lit1 'a'O. Hi I'i'''

; rfiTifiilei'ce tthutevci in ihe word of Gen.

Miii.Mi. Ptitino ihe day hetcir.arked tin-nfli.-i rs 'Biking t each other and lookinc at Imii. M itmel Sanchez, v. ho lives in Sal'tHo, and aUn has received front uur ofii et many Ihous ml dollars fir corn, was with Gen. Minon. IK recognized

Hem i , ;i:nl i i up 'o him said: "Weil, j the Government, or perhaps frnst rate

sir, I suppose yoti w 1 1 1 ti-u me cny oi ; ii a certain extent meir piau m "r11

Mexico i Miond lime." 'That is very

dni'.iif H,' replied Henry. In the afternoon an express cam iu w ith a letter.

Capture of riajs. Gaines & Borland and CHI. Clay We are indebted ro the Now Orleane Pieaynne of the 2d, for the following more minute account than hss yet hern published, of t lit surprise of Majors Guinea and Borland, and Capt. C. M Clay, with their

respective taclinintfi. - . " r w -. Ar.L torn .

o.l.l I i.1j1U j hii ;jih, im. Mj"r llotlni!, o the Arkattea tegitneiitol cavalry tM been out on a scout at the same tune in a different direction Major Gaines, writ was ftatinned at the Palomos Pass, twelve miles cast of falttlIn, also hid ecouts out, hn had made no discoveries. Great anxiety was manifested h iMTomni .itS.ir ii ascertain the

numbers of the enemy, and very many doubled whether ttcre was any force at Kn -arnacion. At his own urgent request, Mijor Borland was permitted by (Jen. Wool to make anoMier reconnoi6ance. At Ike same time Major Gaines and ('apt. Clay went out on a reconnnisance from Palomus. On the lSlh Major Borland started with fort? olticeru and men, who were selected from the whole regiment. On

the lihh he reached F.ncarnacion and found no armed tcrce there. Me sent an express back requesting Col. Gill's regiment to be sent to join tint, bo that he mi "lit advance still further anJ find the Mexicans. A Iter he sent off his express, and before he received an answer. Major Gaines and Captain Clay joined him with thirty seven officers and men, selected

from ColMarshall.s regiment of Kentucky J .r.irv Tim nfficp of the two nar- i

l,es determined to proceed .farther on the J a"'' i" Major's pistols still renniuins in Sn I.uis road for thenurnose of obtaining i Hip hol'ter--. The pi isoners had heroine

some definite information. On the 21st they marched thirty miles towads San Luis, but found m Mexican troops. The next day, the 22J, they returned to Er.carnacion, intending to continue their march into camp. In the meantime information had been communicated to G-n. Minon, who commanded Mexican cavalry, t-taioned one hundred miles below on the San Luis rad of the arrival of Majors Borland and Gaines at Cncarnacion. Jle is represented to be a Hold enterprising oilic ;r,aml he determined ti make a forced march and cut them off. Takin? all his cavalry he pursued them.on the nirM ol the '22i he came

up with them at F.ncarnacion. He had i f a.: f I I. tmm niinihnra anil

minute in.ormau.io ... mr .,u...u..D ..u hor s.; ,)( om gtrj j position from the Mexicans residing at that ' . . . i. . ,

Tlans i or the Wan Xmul in MHIlitry Atlark on I'tra Cutz anil San Jutut d' L'llini. Their li.is hern tutu h "pernlation repeclm2 the prolialde intentions of the Government in the firlher prosecution

! of the War. The A". V 11. , old professes

In he in the secrets of the .VIininUtraTi m

and unfold its plans a follows. Mow far its infoi matioii is to b irlied upon time ill show; We have the pleasure of presenting to our rea lers this morning, some impnriant infm nvtion ronneried with the eonipiiipl iied uMack mi the City of Ye

ra Cruz and the Casile of Sin Jinn t'l'Iloa lv trie Cnileil Slates Army and

ay. I his infornialioii has heen ill our possession for several days past; hut inasmuch as iu pnliiention hefoie to-day would have had a temlenev t emharrass

AMERICAN. 5 lllh K 1 1. 1. 1 IX l) I A N A .

FRIDAY, IIARCH 19. 1347.

ti.cjuiiiix i.r ii.e nar: an.i t!u r f..rc 1. 1 our ' cr, llic wife, tlie sister, tli anecl'ohate

reeling und rond remembrance will pour f irth its torrent of sympathya'nd vorrow for the departed brave, the uuretiirning deal as tin nit'ii every source i human

and civme lnessing ua closi d

Ma. Holmes SpF.trn. In anuthtT column will hv

r.iunil, (tic M'lisiliU', liiimiralilr and rloqii.'nt ini h nl

nrm he i!icr;ic.t, n.t our liiile army lintclu reit anil

mil r.l.-n-tt - 'l'lii'T ill makr loti anil loml pi'che, aboiniilini in bramiful patsn', wtiil'-t mir bnitlirn nlioliave nulily tak-n up nrnm al ihr call of our country, arc Marring in a Kurt-in land. Such oppo-

1 !iiiun lo itn- war wi uill t-vrr ilcniitincr ait Biili-Amr-

' it an li l it f.ill mi linm it may, .r li t llu- iliar- .f , ihein,

- '."inroiisisfrtiry" come from oli.i.ci- it may. Fucli i " 'Till dcaili brtmn ii blast, and time i no more."

men lil. v mnrrl f rrnti li'K flliuut nmcrpi line mf ir.

against

I but none about li lting our men utarie, be murdered,

taken priiomra, maiacre,l, and .xecuted

We bate an extra this morning from

;,i. ail ' t,ie ltppT'er otl'ice of this city, civino-

Mr. II,.lm. ot S. C.,on tl.c .r.pitim to appnint a . of a niertiU-.. fof. Tlur bavc no mora: i infonuali.'ll of Bliolher firlory eaillf d at

rornmanding General over Scott, Taylor and oll.cn. j ,crllI,i,., ,,, t)ll. ijnr of car country or tbe ploir Monterey by the blare and immortal TdVMr. Holmes U a democrat, tiut no le an liotusl man. i , ., . ir , . ' ' in itir arm. , lor nv?r rtaTlIB Anna. We nope It m. He niter the true entimcnn of a patriot. i , . .. , . ,,,. .,-,. . , , i tc have ever beheieiltliat tbfi r a. not proi- e ,rlle alKl ,Jje more epecj ll'y Would The Tl-HsriKB.-The Franklin Turnpike tS, cut. d with .ufiUicnt tigor. We have lKlie.d the I rrijCe ofrer j, ,f jt wujd .

. , i i. . , -i.. .. e i . ... -i miiT.riaiiliti ..I mimev loo nn-arre. inn i r ra i. -

OlrVI ltd lUl We. K. I III I'lllllll II il II 1. llllll-H rr.",... - n - I T..,. f,r 11.0 Ma, K,I1

war, for we are

lions, we wuiitiel'I it Irom tiiepnniie until a certain contingency should have oeeurrrd that would enable us to divulee

Some arts of the officer who received it j it without predjudiee to the public interest

aroused Usury's suspirions further, and j I he C(iiiiiis,eney lias occurred, and llie

tuiniiii' s'lort around here the ofhrer sailing ofihe U. Slates line- f batile ship

was reading the leiier.be f und a number apparently wB'ching bun. He believed they desnci! to murder him, ami he determined to mike his escape if possible, and ntvisod suit ; of the prisoners of it. By snme'acviiltnt, dmina the evenin: he found hini-elf on Mjor Game's mare, one of the best bb oded na js in Kentucky,

considerahly seiiiered nar sunset, and Capt. Il-nry set himself busily to work

to make them keep noe tojether. To dolhihe rode back, within len files of rear of the line, hen, discovering a small interv.il in the line of the Mexicau guard, he suddenly put spurs to the nme and darted through the lines. The guard immediitely wheeled in pursuit, but their ponies were no niaicli for a Kentucky blood horse, and before a gin cotiM be fairly levelled nt him be bad darted out of reach. lie h i I three rnnchos to p:su. As he pissed these he found that the

Mexicans in pursuit save notice to the ranchero, who followed him with fre:-li

Ohio, and the sloep-cf w ar Pemtur,- from Norfolk, on the 1 st inst. w ill make the intelligence clear to to our reader. Gen. Seott takes romtnand of ti e Army and w ill rendezvous at the !land of Lohn. Thither tbe whole of tbe army, with the exception ff 'hat portion left under the command of Gen. Taylor, for

the purpose of garrisoning Sa'li'ilo, Mon

terey, Cnmargo, &e. which w ill be held by li'in.tvill be transported from Tompico hythe several vessels, nearly one hundred in number, which the giirernment has chattered beiennd in other cities for the purpose. That isUnd Bffords an excellent harbor, and is only eiaht miles distant from the main shore, and from its

abundance uf water, is admirably adopted for a rendezvous. From ''is 'sland the troops will be conveyed U the

sliore, and ii is fir tins duty Ilia! the g'ral

o.uti of llie old road, at 4 di green without winding, j mediate tlemontratnn or tlie power ni tnc nanon The Kugineercstiiiiatu the cost of the road at (24,- should have been made, tttch a would have made CPO, being a little over 82,000 per mile. j all the nation of the earth tremble, and wc would I not be troubled again for 100 vear. Willi ihi force "Oi.ii Fr.rKnAL-ST5.--On o.ir firt page will he ! ann mial,s ,,, ha,i it procla.mcd that to the "cic found an extract fro,,, Mr. direr'. Speech, delivered , . hl..(l le ,:,.-.,, ,,, ,;, ,ht. Mexi.

inthellou.e of 11, pre., ntatives. Wc -"'-l-I' ln Lan, wmlld aVe yielded, an'd Cen. Scott and Taylor

itir im- trpi' ui i"n.'vT jmtiiii to rrsi, in ims rfcion, the qut-MHin, "uhtrt art the clI Fedtra!i!.i:M And a illihcnil, iq-norant, bi-trtcd and uncliarhable polttician may yet dare lo call the whiii the old r'i d-r:ilUi9 we ak our friend to fileaway this No. (;f the American for their future ue. Head to your

lmy, n that even they may know where the old Federalists may he found. AVeih the rUiitg pt neration

to be fully informed upon thi nuhject. We ack

i . i t i i -(.... i . r ..... -i r. .i- wm ff.ut r.t i.if i mn iiumirea innRiiia men

mui tu ii ii ii u r u iiitii t itnii nun i mil uir hiiuiiuitu . ...... . i c 1 I M.ktat rti rirO f n n otto r r ntf ol ii

of the eld bridge on the rat Fork, to the Slate Line. ! should hare been thrown into M.i.co lat Angu.i, - -v. luaiiwar, lh.v can git down the hi 11 eat of thit place, iut i backed by an appropriation of 3100,000,000. An im- j and Convinced that teller ends Cn be

giined ny treaty, negotiation, and dfploma'ic intercourse. We wi3h for the univeisal reign of peace. The Convention question in Kentucky a yet is not exciting much attention though it is presumed that strong efT.irt

would now i.si e their General order from thecity of j will be made to Call B COnveivion. The M. x.co. instead f this, the ar ha scarcely com- j rhjcf object had in view in changing the ....need. ,,...,,-., ' const iiution is the reformation of ihe t7"A the publisher of the Spirit of the Vail, y hai " ulc

luui'ij iniiiia ujij'utmmcui ill JUugPF, Sheritfs, Clerks, Magistrates, &c. I presume no c ffiirt will be made nvw for tha

charged i with incomisti ncy, we hope hewii.at least pub lifli the above in hit paper, and then make such remarkt ai he plean. To be charged with

inroiisi tency, lying or deception by some presses, , abolition l)f slavery thai IS ft Question

1 u nM .... pT. t 1 iitJiiT. -m'ti. lull m ben i, Jnnif. frtim . , - . -

noi. ledge that c have in the whi.ri.artv here and ' ' " " . .. w 11 n PUOIIC mi.lQ Is Ulrecled, but

we will take some trouble to set on-select right, and we have no doubt the publisher will act the gentliman w ith n.

there one of that old party, such as Dan. Webster i '

&.C..hllt we lire tint at all ihanLfnl r.n sni.li ..l.lli'niti. !

to our parly. j

.Iamhs M. Talbott of (ireensbii-gh has been appointid by the President, Major of Infantry tinder the ton Hi giment lav;. AVe see also the follow ing appointments of citizens of Indiana. We do not know many of them, but tln-y arc said to be n sidents of this Slate, to wit : Joseph P. Smith to be Capt. of Infantry. Samuel Ford to be Capt. of Dragoons. Isaac D. G. Nelson Receiver of Public Monii at Fort Wayne. Geo. Ilerry, Surgeon. Kolph G. Norv.U Major of Infantry.

CotintrtJriti. l.mi out for counterfeit i"n on the New York State Itank. Ex. pnier. j We have been "looking out" fur genuine 3s and Si , on almost any hank, for some time; but we do not see , many. The War. We have nothing inapor tant from the j w ar, than w ill lie found in our columns. 1 he graph- ' ic description by Col. Hardin, of the rapture of Clay,

Gaines, &c w ill be found dci ply exciting. Th

r rn-

I mors of a battle at Sal ii llu wants confirmation. At , last accounts Gen. Scott had reached Tampico. Gen. I Taj lor was in the m ighborhocd of Saltillo, rxpect-

Dirrict I.TT.-The difficulty between the editor of j inS n "ack. Col. Drake was at Mi tamoras with the Cambridge UeTielle ami D. T. HolUiway, we see ""' """' R- Kiment, ixpectingan attack. A with regret, is not settled yet. The suit forlib.l was f,'w "i'lerol.c important matters, commenced in the Hancock Circuit Court, but aftir-! "

wards referred to arbitrators who decided, as best we

If,, ..... . i.iiiumaii ivi jusnii- ui iuc hit, iiie i nnp niirtl'inr n F 1 I II nn ire o ra . .1 ..-.,,! I.,, tha I ..i tin. pmi.n. il.n Hi.) nnur nflifnn.r limit n mm . i .. . ' 1 , l. 1IC9 CI

, . ... - v . . v i v i-Mucir w i.' j - jiiiiii 3 nn.

r.ut i

pi see. He quiely stationed Ids whole force

around the house where our troops were encamped and waited the dawn or' day. The night of the 22d was most disagreeable: it tained considerably, a very unusual occurrence at this season of the year in this part of Mexico the wind blew furiously, making it difficult M hear any Round at a distance the night was dark

nd pcerv vrav disagreeable. About '2

o'clock one of the sentinels in the Ameri

can camn save notice that 'he thought he

heard the sound of arms jingling. The

nartv was roused and men sent out to ex

amine. They found nothing and conclu

ded it was the noise of the mules at work

at the well in the machinery pumping wa. ter. Most of tha party lay down to Eleep

after that event, but soma continue 1 up

during the remiinder of the night

When day dawned.to their surprise they

found themselves entirely surrounded by a large Mexican force, the very number of which they could not estimate. The Mexican troops were stationed nearly a half mile off, in every direclion.where it was possible to move with horses. Our little band immediately took measures to put themselves in a posture of defence, determined to sell their lives as dearly as possible- A white flag was sent from the Mexicns to the Americans requiring them to surrender. They were wholly averse to it and wanted to fight it out. Some considerable conversation ensued .in which the Mexican officer staled that their force was 3H0O strong, and that resistance was useless. Doubts of the truth of this statement were expressed. The Mexican general said that Major Gaines could satisfy himself of the truth of the statement, and might go out and count the Mfxican troops. A Mexican officer of equal rank wa8 sent in hostage, where upon Major

Gainee did go out and satisfy hiraselfof the

overwhelming number of the Mexican ar. my. Gen. Minon promised that if they surrendered they ehou'.d be treated and res.

peeled as prisoners of war. There was a Mexican guide with Major Gaines who

laid been forced to guide the party, Capt.

Henry, who waa & Mier prisoner, also was known to many of the Mexicans, all of whom, entertain the greatest hos'.ility

against the Texans, and the Mier prison, ere especially. Gen. Minon waa inform

ed of these facts and pleged bis honor that

Captain Henry should be treated as a pris

oner of war and should not be hurt, and

that tbe Mexican guide should have

fair trial. When requested to put these

guarantees in writing, he said that was

unnecessary, that tbe word of a Mexican

general was worm a moueand signa

tures.

Gen. Minon having repeatedly made these assurances and seeming disposed to

act liberally with tbem.and our little band

of eighty men seeing themselves eurroun

ded and outnubered more than thirty to

one, and that there was no chance of es

cape, capitulated on these terms, and sur

rendered as prisoners of war. I know all

tbe officers and many of the men who thus

surrendered, and 1 hazard nothing in say

ing that there are not braver men in the

army, or in the United States. But rcsie,

lance would have been madness. There

could not more have escaped than barely

enough to tell the news of the death of

their companions- Situated as they then

tverc.all reasoi aMe'mcn will allow they did

right. Siill.I do not consider tbe officers entirely without blame; fur as they were out on a scout. they should have had pickets out in addition to the camp guard. But as they were on their return home without hating seen an enemy, and as the night was so dark and disagreeable, during which time it is said the Mexicans never made an attack, they neglected sending out a picket, deeming it unnecessary. The two scouting parties were independent of each other, neither.ofllcer having a right to command the whole. In five minutes after the party surrendered and gave up their arms, the Mexi. can guide was shot down upon them thus giving ft marked evidence of the confidence to be placed in the plighted word of a Mexican General. This poor fellow's file was ft hard one. He had been compelled to go out as a guide with Major Gaine's party; as one could not be procured otherwise at tire time of their departure. But the Mexican Generals care nothing for this; their object is to strike terror into all those found favoring the Americans in any way, and thus preventing them from giving us information; and the life of a person i as little, or indeed less regarded by a Mexican Gener ai ih.tn l.i virJ f honor

After passing the last ranch') he had

pulled up bis mare in rest her, when a

single Mexican cume up, supposing him to be unarmed. He waited untill be came

cvitbin thirty steps, w lien, cocking lbe

mnjnrs's duelling pi-tol. he fiieit, and the

Mexican rolled off. In a short time

another came near.he likewise permitted him to appnnch still nearer, when be wheeled and shot hi it dow n. lie I aded liU pistol, and after g'ung some distance another started up from behind some bushes neur the road, and rode at him; he shot at him. wiih what success he could uoi tell, but he was not pursued by that Mexican any farther. When he cnnie near Ivicarnacion hefmnd tbe camp bad been alarmed, us he snpposses by some one who had passed him when he had

left on the road. Piverjiinji from this

straight course, he crossed several roads and evaded a number of patties who were in pursuit of him. At lengih he came to a plain where theie was noplace to hide. The moon was shinnins, and he rmild see a lare number of men in pursuit.

Putting spurs to his now jaded mare, he

made fir a mountain valb y, and follow-

lg it to the east, be at length eluded his

pursuers, lie travelled up the valley lorty miles, as he supposad, hoping to find and outlet towards Palomos but in this he

was disappointed. He was unable to find

water for himself or his famished mare,

and the next morning after bis escape the noble animal expired, more from the

want of water th in from fatigue.

Capt. Henry now had to take it on

foot. He wandeied about all day, trying to find a path across the mountain. In

the evening he found some water, to quench bis thirst. He then determined

Government, From the point of landing,

(Jen. Scott will mr.rch immediately to the City cf Vera Cruz, and by a preconcerted arrangement between him and Com.

Perty, the City of Vera Cruz and ihe Cas lie of San Juan dTlloa will be simultaneously attacked by ihe Army nnd Navy. The Details of the great programme have been studiously concealed by Genor

al Scott nd the Administration, as well ashy all who uere acqainted with them. Our army olliccrs received orders from day lo day, hut their purport was never divulged, The line nf battle ship Ohio

underwent repairs recently, with tl.c view ostensibly, of proceeding tu the Pacific, and joining tbe blockading squadron on that side of Mexico, and sailed with foiled orders from Hampton Honds on the 1ft instant. These orders are not to be open

ed until eho gets into a certain latitude; but w-e will tske V e liberty of making our readers acquainted with their vontents; prohahly before Captain Stringhain himself a j knoiv them.

This t-ees l sailed ostensibly for th? Pacific

Jinn, and retract the charges against Hunt.

from some misunderstanding the verdict of the arbitrators Hunt thinks has not been complied with, and he is out with a three column expose.

es there isiio place for the blacks logo

where they c m b; Irce, the rsiaie can da nothing for them which will teally benefit them. It h an evil involved in a thousand difficulties, but I believe 1 can say honestly, that southern people have more sympathy and kind feeling fur negroes, than many of the people in the north. It is a common every day right to see in lira city a dozen bojs black and white al? playing . as if on ground of common e-

quality. This would be looked upon ay very disgract ful in many places in the" north. Attending the funeral of a negro uere" you will frequently see from tento20 carriages. Some 1500 of the negroes be-

We are auil.or.ied to say that JOHX G AXT is a I long 10 Hie HieillOOTSl and iiapllst Chur-

Lexington each congregation4

has quiie a lespeetable House of worship.

The Hagerstown Canal Company are prosecuting their canal with some vigor, and intend finishing it in a few months.

Correspondence of the Ainct ienn. Lexington, March I lib. 1S47.

My Dear Clarkson: 1 had hoped by the date of this lettei to have informed you thai here we were enjoying the balmy breezes of spring, but the snow is

Politico! Shivery. I this morning some four inches deep, and

'ir"J. rl'c n."Hville American or last week , , ,1,,, m,lre r,,miirr 3 es'.erday WHS says "C. II. Smith is a good Congressman, and , . 3 J then, ill another paragraph, charges him w iih pursu-1 a beautiful day to-morrow my be Pqtialing a course in that capacit v w liieh he 4ir'i almost rtis- e ir .1 t

tairtttohftirrcanti..mrrira." 1 his is a most glar- j " ,d,r' ' ""'"l- lliaMrs I dii

111gc11n1ra1h1t11.il. w e are not a'llc to account lor , fucsS tt'lllllll tell H'Cl of tlie weather tills

after taking great credit to tin mselves llecertainly does not consideran nnti-Anicrit-aii course proper, jnst and right ; (:') how then can he give Mr. Smith the credit of a good Congressman? If that gentle, man's course is so rrpHgnaitt as nof to be tnfi rnfrtf even by a ratling w hig editor, he should not he held op to the people by such editor as worthy the conn, di nee and suouort of the people. 1 here is too much

inconsistency in these counter statements even front the entitrliti'iied Clarkson to iro down w ith an intelli

gent community. It is hard to carry both ends of the stick, Mr. American, you had better lake it back. The above is copied from the 'Spirit of the t'allryS a loco paper printed at Connersville, by a political issociation. The above extract contains such sentiments as wealnays expect from blind and obedient adherents to party, no matter whi ther they be whigs

I suspect some 01 tneir members are no

i belter than tome uhile christians.

Yours P.

but before she Will have readied ihelC j or democrats. Such partisans look upon every man

she will havs part in the grand demonstration about to he made on the enemy's stronghold. She sailed in company with ihe sloop-of-war Decatur, but she will not go in sight of Vera Cruz until the morning ol the day when Gen Scmt will attack that city. The appearance of a vessel of her fize and armament would reasonably induce tlie Mexicans to suppose that an attack was contemplated immediately, and it is to prevent the suspicion that she will remain out of eight until the eventful time

shall have arrived. TLe Decatur will act ns an agent to convey Irom the squadron there to her, and inform her of the proper time to take her place. Met ween General Scott and Commo dore Perry, who will relieve Commodore C; nncr, signals have boon arranged that will enable Cum. Conner to know the precise day or hour that he will commence the attack on the city. Commodore Perry will

iniuimediately communicate, by means of

the D .'catur, or one of the small steamers,

to trace his steps down the valley, and did to the Ohio, the connivinder of which will

so, marching without food or water. Dur- govern bimse.t accordingly. I he moment

ing the 2oih. 2Tih and 2Sih he walked along'' through the ch.ippa-ral and prick

ly pears, without food or water, frequent

that General Scott eonimencps to attack

the city, the whole fleet will piny on the Castle, for the purpose of preventing Ihe

ly seeing parlies of Mexicans whom he Hanson irom aci.ng in concert witn the

.tteAlcuiis 111 fi vri4. 111 ima iiianiitrr

had to avoid. On the 2Sih he killed a

rat with a club, part of which he ate, and

put the balance in his pocket fur another meal. On the night of the 28ih he reached the road, and followed it until an houraftr su nrise, when he discovered a parly of horsemen approaching. Not knowing whether they were friends or enemies, be concealed himself until they came near, when he discovered they were a picket guard of Arkansas) troops. lie gave one shout and gave up nature was exhausted! His nerves, which had been strung

up to the highest degree of tension, became unstrung, and he was almost helpless. They put Mm out on a hors and took him ta Agna Nenva, where Capt. Pike commanded an outpost. Capi. Pike informed me thai when Henry came in he was the most miserable looking being he evrr saw. His shoes were worn out, his anlaloens rut in rags, his head was bare, and his hair and beard were matted; his hauls, feet and legs were filled with thorns from the prickly

pear, and his skin was parched and withered wnh privation, exposure and exertion. He had tasted no water for four days, and sepmed almost famished for want of it. The soldiers gathered round him. and all that was in their wallets was al his service, and as they had recently had a new outfitof clothing, Capt. II. was soon newiy fitted out. Afier resting awhile and getting some food, he was able to ride to Ibis place. lie sa s that during the pursuit there were no more than one hundred 6hots fired at him, one of which passed through his hair. JOHN J. HARDIN. Colonel 1st Ueg't 111. Volunteers.

it is supposed that both the city and the Castle trill be tsken in a short time. The Castle of San luan d"Clloa will be for a time occupied by our troops a:'ter its capture, for the purpose of testing the effect of the climate upon them. It it prove unhealthy, it will probably he razed to the water.so that the enemy will net 1c ableto avail himself of it hereifler. This ought to be done if the Mexicans refuse to treat for peace after its capture. The time appointed for this demonstra

tion is the 20th of this month, if Gen. Scott be ready by that time: if not, ai s mn alter as posst ib'.e. At all events, tho Ohio and

Decatur, which sailed on the lirst, Bnd the

Miesistsippi, which will sail in a day or two, with Commodore Perry, are directed to be in that neighborhood by that, time, I'he object of secrecy has been to put Santa Anna iff his guard, and'to prevent him from co-operating with the troops in Vera Cruz. He must remain where be is, for tear that Gen. Taylor might advance towards San Luis. If the attack be nituie on the 'Ji'th, an express will, we understand, be immcdiale'y Bent to Washington, or lo the nearest point to that city .and the nw will reach us about the first of April. In the meantime, boweve, it is not improbable that a grand battle will be lought between the troops under Santa A nm ani4 those under Gen. Tayloi , Two great battles nt the caine'time would be a serious blow to Mexico. The above particulars may be telied upon for accuracy. It will be seen, therofore.that we miy very soon expect to hear important news from the seat i f war.

OCr'ett. Taylor, since he has been in Mexico, has at every step, encounteied privations and difficulties and dangers almost unparalleled in the history of warfare, and he has endured all and dared all and done all with unshrinking energy, but wlen he finds the high functionaries of his own country, the country upon which he has shed so much lustre and

l8'ry, endeavoring to effect his ruin, the

old veteran, with all his inexpressible scorn for such miscreants in office, cannot but feel "how much chirper th.,n a serpent's tooth isthe sling of ingratitude." l.n'i Jr.anai.

tt-Thy brother is it the ditch. Pass him not by. Give him thy hand and taisehimup. Temptation was too powerful for him; he yielded and has fallen. Piiy him; say not a reproachful word; use kind words and thou wilt restore him to virtue again. Scores of the templed and fallen have thus been saved. The path to heaven is thronged with holy spirits, who were once in the mire and diit. Kindness saved them. SO-The Rev. E.ekiel Cooper, of Philadelphia, is no more. He was the oldest clergyman in the M. E. Church, in this country, having been in the ministry for sixty-two years. The next oldest minister of that denomination that we know of, is the Rev. Benj imtu NiHihcutt, of Fleming county, Kv.

lie has been in the ministry, if wc arc not ieistnkert, six'y year?'

that belongs to thrit party as pure, holy, immaculate

and unerring; and those opposed to them as corrupt and traitorous enemies to their country and to mankind. Such editors, to every act, thought and sentiment of the leaders of their party, respond the loud and mechanical, A mm ! The acts and sentiments of those opposed, 110 matter how pun1, or how patriotic, are as formally and as certainly denounced as antirepublican, and opposed 10 the best interests of our

government. Since the day of the Ascension, wc have never looked for immaculate purity upon earth. We have not morig aged ourselves, soul and body, to any man or party, nor have we hin d any 1 m- to think for us. Norare we like ihe untlidgid black bird, compelled to open our mouth wider than the entire dimensions of nnr head, to swallow whatever is pre. pared for us. We do not intend these remarks for the "'Spirit of the Valley" any more than we do for all editors and politicians, of whatever party, who

believe that their party is the only frne Corf! The patriotism of such editors as always yield a servile obedience to the acts of their party or its leaders, is aliout as pure as tlie philnnthmfiy of the southern

slave 111 serving his matter. F.acli exercise about the same volition, and in our estimation occupy about the same position and arc entitled to the same reward full pay, but no bonus for their patrimitm or philanthropy. We have been denounced by snch editors, and we fell proud of every such expression. Wc rejoice that they thus aeknnw ledge that the editor of the American has no infallible Idols, and that he is yet free to approve the right and condemn the w rong. nut they w ill excuse lis for the contemptible opinion weenlertain of their political vassalage. Can it be possible can any man believe that one million of whig voters, or the same number of loco foco voters entertain the same opinions and sentiments upon the thousand political questions that arise ill the admin istrat ion of our States or National Governments? Yet these party slaves would have us endorse every speech, act and sentiment of every man of our party. Or if wc approve of a man's general acts, and disapprove of one act, we are charged., ith

inconsistency. Such charges of inconsistency, if

l hey will only state the facts, we glory in. We approve of the general acts of the Hon. C. B

Smith as a Congressman, as a politician and as a citizen. We recognise him as an ornament to cur State, anil as a Legislator, creditable to our nation. We entirely approve of nine hundred and ninety-nine of his acts and opinions upon (political subjects; and we as widely differ with him on one subject. Yet we would be acting unwise and rash to throw him away for one who is full of heresies and political putrifying sores. tVe are not so inconsistent as that. Probably this would he a mystery to such ulitors as have never discovind that they had a right to think fir themselves.

We are just so inconsistent astohcliive a man can be a political editor, true and 'faithful In his party, yet disapprove of some of the acts of the leaders of the party. tVe hclirre too that an editor can approve the good and virtuous arts of the opposite party w iihout fear of excommunication. If we have not ibis right, and this volition, the "Kingof the Whif,s," can remove our desk out side of the bar as soon as lie pb ases. Wc differ with the Hon. C. n. Smith upon thesubjret of the war. tt'e differ too with a large portion of the whig party, and no small fragment of the democratic party. The War was unnecessarily brought upon us by a corru pt and designing administration. It might have been avoided, creditably to both nations, without surrendering our just rights. Looking at it in this light, we t lieve James K- Polk and those w ho advised w ith him, will have to answer at the bar of God as a murderer for all the lives that have and w ill be sacrificed in this war. We believe too thai Polk has not only acted corruptly in bringing about ibis war, but that he is guilty of High Treason against his Gorernmriit by aiding Mexico in assisting Santa Anna to return there. Hut the war is upon ns. Our brothers, fathers and friends, w ho had no agency in bringing it about, like good citizens and brave

soldie s, are now on a foreign soil in the midst of

dangtrsand privation s suffering for food and clothing; in a climate not congenial to their constitutions, and contending with a foe who recognise none of ihe rules of Chrittian warfare. They are also few- in number in comparison with their foes, and are inconstant danger many of them leave their bones to bleach upon Mexican plains, some having their hearts torn out and strung npon poles and other sleeping in the open air npon the arms of their country, cold, ratiguesl and hungry, far from home and friends. Then when a proposition come up in Congress to grant more money and men to prosecate this war, and to maintain our brave and patriotic army, some of our Congnssmin, rolling in ease and luxury, w it'i tin ir eight dollars per day, refuse to grant it. I V) Jiavf "c-'J'n'f.-V-r: rll't t.i ' sprripU'S tWlt

winter they must be smart and masters

of their trade. But passing by the weather we notice that there have been numerous and peculiar changes in men and things, as tve.ll as in the dispensations of the climate. Doling the winter the churches of the city were favoted with, what I presume, were profitable revivals. The first meeting was held in the Methodist

church, which is now under the pastoral

care of your particular fiiend Rev. Mr.

Ilibben. There have been added to his charge upwards of 1G0, and about tlie

same number have connecied themselves with the other churches of the city.

The Sons of Teaiperance have also

bet n piospering at a cheering rale. In

the month of September they organized their first Division now they have three Divisions laboring in harmony and bidding fair to revolutionize public sentiment on

the subject of intoxicating beverages. The three Divisions now count near 300. It is expected, as a charter has been applied for, that a "secfVm"' of "The Cadets of Temperance" will be organized in a few days. This department, you know, includes boys fiom 12 to 18, and the

j pledge very wisely goes further than thai ! of Ihe "Sons"' in that it forbids the use of

tobacco tlie use of which, to say the least, is more filihy than that of whiskey, though we are all ready lo admit, there is not as much devil in it as in the spirit of rum. The lectures in the Law and Medical classes of the Tiansylvanian University have closed at d some 40 young gentlemen hare graduated in ihe La depart

ment, and GS in the Medical; many of

litem are young men of fine character and undoubted talent, and will be a blessing in their future spheres. Two young graduates come near having, a few days ago, "an (iJTiir of honor." But aslbey didn't fight, it is hardly worth reporting, only for the fact that Ihe challenge was given by a hoosier, who stood tip to the rack at i( he really would have fought even his weight in wild cats but fortunately, no doubt for both parties, vlie whole alfiir was settled, by the timely intervention of friends and the Professors

under whom (hey graduated.

There has been quite an excitement in Lexington during the rast week on account of the capture of Capt. Cassius M. Clay, who is known in this community as one of the most daring spirits of the age. At first the report was not believed, but further and more direct information confirms the fact; yet still the people think

that CassiiH will take care of himself and

suffer no injury even in the hands of the treacherous Mexicans. His wire Won her farm in Ma lison County and has just given birth to a fine son. The news of the fate of her husband has been withheld from her on account of her present feeble stale of health, but perhaps this caution is unnecessary as there is scarcely within the circumference of "the dark and bloody ground" a lady of a more chivalrous spirit than the wife of the captured Clay. Some years ngo it was the misfortune of her husband to fight a duel; while he was gone on that bloody errand, Mrs. Clay was attending to her usual duties with the calmness and dignity of a Roman matron, some one saw her on the occasion and expressed their astonishment at her coolness Bnd self-possession, when Mrs. Clay replied, tv'uh her characteristic firmness, "all 1 have to say is, be the issue what it may, I would much rather be a brave man's widow, than a cowards wife." Such is the feeling which

actuates many of the noble matrons of

the land, whose husbands are hourly exposed to the dangers of war. The government that is supported at home by such mothers and abroad by such soldiers roust be sustained. The citizenship of such a country can never be enslaved. No doubt many a brave heart ill beat its last on the mountains and plains of Mexico true to its country, and we would hope, true to its God; but oh, whenthe tilings arc brought to the car of Ihe mth-

Turnpike Meeting. At a meetmg of the Board of Commissioners of the Franklin Turnpike Company held at Ml. Carmel on the 15th day of March, 1847, pursuant lo previous adjournment, there was present Samuel

Goodwin, A. Boyd, J. Goodie, George

Herron, . Thomas Freeland and John

Wynn, Directors, ?nd a large number of the fiiends of the road.

On motion of Joseph Goudie, Geo, Herron was appointed President pro. tern. The repart of the Engineer employed by the Doard to tun. a random line for the road and make an estimate of the probable cost of its construction was then presented to tho Doard by the Secretary. From th is report it appears that the road from Scipio to Drookville will be eleven miles long that a good turnpike can be easily made and will cost S2I,744,50. The Doatd and meeting were then ad

dressed by Geo. Holland, J. Wynn and J. P. Brady. Afier which the stock books were presented, delivered over to

and lereived by the Board, showing that 818,373 of good stock had already beer subscribed. Tbe following gentlemen, friends of the road, being prcsenl, then pledged themselves to procure, if possible, at least (and as many more as they can) the number of shares of additional stock set opposite tl:eir names, by the ocxt meeting of the Board, to wit : James Urmstead 3 Geo. Holland 2 W. J. Peck 2

J. P. Brady J. Lanius. Wm. Beard Jos. Goudie Geo. Herron Thompson & Brackney Geo. McNutt

D. Hay s T.FreelanJ Wm. Gilcrist L. Ay res, J. Seals, Jr. Dr. James Read & Wynn Clatk Gregg

Samuel Goudie " Blank stock Books can be procured at Mt. Carmel, Scipio, of J. P. Brady or at Union, and all to be returned Ht the next meeting al Brookville on the Sih of April next. On moiion liesolrcd Unanimously by the Board and meeting, that the road can aud ttill be made. On motion Itesolred Thai the meeting adjourn to meet again at Brookville on the 8th day of April 1847. at 12 o'clock M. GEO. HERRON, I'rcs. J. Wyxn, Secy

2 o . o o o 2 o 2 2 2

Col. Hen ton -Tlie War The Telegraph to Pittsburgh communicates the information that Col. Benton has sent lo the President his declination of the office of Major General. From the following extract of a letter to the Journal of Commerce, which the National Intelligencer supposes "faithfully shadows forth" the intentions of the administration, at the time it was written, it seems the Colonel is to go out at a sort of Lord Commissioner General, clothed with amplepowers, not only to negotiate for pence,, but as the channel of communication between the President and the Generals commanding! Thus, in fact, becoming a Lieutenant General or Vice Roy, withoutlegal rank, and without the responsibility of a General in commission! His pay, too, may came out of the secret service fund,, and be only limited by his desires and the will of the President, and not by law. This is the extract from the letter: "It is true that Major General nentori does not go as Lieut. General, or Field Marshall, or Commander-in-Chief; but still the President has charged him with all the diplomacy connected with the intended overtures to Mexico, and he will be ihe channel of the President's orders lo ihe General in command. He will, j, fad, though net in name, condust t" campaign. "He takes tbe three millions with hirr that is, it wi be suhjct to his oiler m