Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 April 1847 — Page 2

Jfnftiatw. State Sentinel. VCEIiLY i:ilTIO.. tTXMHAl. V10ILASCE It THE FBICC OT UMIHTT. IMHANAl'OI.IS A I'll IL H. 1847. - - this TW re published the Lavs, Treaties, 'and other pubHc Acts cf the United Stales, by authun'v rf the Gmernmenl. Our Tciiii. TfreTollowing will hereafter be the permanent terras of the Weekly Indiana Stale Sentinel: frrPayments to be made always in advance.

O.ie copy, one year, 2.00 Three conies, one vear. 5.CÜ Five copies, one year, 8.00 , Ten copies, one year, 15.00 ' Senii-lVcckly. (Published three times a week during the session.) One copy, $1.00 Three copies, $10.U0 Oiiu copy during the session, 1.00 Three or more copies, each 75 Legal Advertisements. The undersigned will not publish legal notices in their respective papers wi'.hout payment being made therefor in advance. JOHN D. DEFREES, CHAPMAN'S &. SPANN. . .---- Misrepresentation. Immediately before the Baltimore Convention of 1511,'a series of resolutions was passed by the Dem ocratic Club cf Indianapolis, having reference to the action of that convention, and incidentally alluding to the question of Texas annexation. These resolutions were perhaps misunderstood by a few democrats at that time, and were certainly misrepresented by whigs then and afterwards. These misrepresentations have recently been renewed by the Columbus Gazette and the Rushville Whig Republican, for the purpose of endeavoring to make out a case of democratic inconsistency. The resolutions are represented to have opposed annexation, which is altogether untrue. The author of the resolutions, as well as the Club who adopted them, were as strung annexationists as could be found anywhere ; and the purpose of the resolutions was principally to maintain the perfect unity of the democratic party for the purpose of ensuring the admission of Texas, as well as for other good ends. But we do not mean to discuss the bearing of the resolutions generally. The proper time has not yet come for that. When it docs, we shall not fail in performing the duty. We now only desire to enter a general disclaimer as to the construction put upon thcra by the papers above named. The Columbus Gazette may perhaps err through ignorance, as it gives no evidence of hating possession ! of the resolutions. The Rushville editor however improves upon the assertions of the Gazette; and if we give hira credit for honesty it must be at the expense of hi3 understanding. He copies the following resolution. "Resolved, That circumstances give too much color to the rumors from Washington, that a few individuals prominently engaged in the 'immediate annexion of Texas, have in view the ultimate severance xf the Union, and the formation of a Southern confederacy' that none but traitors to the best interests 'of roankred could participate in such a project, and that we will resist its consummation until death." . Now it seems to us that this is too plain to be misunderstood by any one capable of understanding plain taTk. It is a declaration not against annexation, directly or indirectly, express or implied, but against, and only against disunion, and the project of the formation of a ''Southern confederacy," supposed to be entertained by a few who were making a pretext of immoiiitpicai" tn destroy the moral influence of the UiMW t W W k J - - " ------ - democratic party in the Northern States. It was based particularly on the speech of Mr. McDuffie in the U. S. Senate, made a few months before the date of the resolution, in which he mapped out the boundaries of three separate confederacies, likely to grow out of a disruption of the present Union. This peech, we presume, the editor of the "Republican" never read ; ir he had, it would perhaps enlighten him as to the true meaning of the plain terms which he seems incapable of otherwise comprehending. All his flourishes about inconsistency, &c, would then appear to him, as they do tu us, to be entirely misapplied and unwarrantable. 'When Old Rough .and Ready' was told that the peopla were talking about him for President, he replied that he was sorry for it that his only desire was that the war should be honorably terminated, and that he would then retire to his farm, to spend the balance of his days with his family. It may be that the people will determine to avail themselves of the services of one in the cabinet, who has proved himself so capable in the field. Indiana Stale Journal, Aprü 2. "Amid the feelings of exultation at the triumph of the American army, under the command of the veteran old hero at its head, who is there that can refrain asking himself, "What are we fig'iting for!" The country has been involved in a bloody and interminable war for the purpose of conquering territory out of which to make Slave States ! "Indiana State Journal, same dale. " Jas. Watson Webb says Corwin is inevitably to be the Presidential whig candidate for 1343. We hope this is a fixed fact. Indiana State Journal, a Jew days since. Ths following is an extract from Mr. Corwin's peech, which led Mr. Defrees to hope for the "fixed fact " that Mr. Corwin is to be the whig candidate for President in 1313. Mr. Corwin said "Should we prosecute this war another moment, or expend one dollar in the purchase or conquest of a tingle acre of Mexican land, the North and South are brought into collision on a point where neither will yield. Who can foresee or foretell the result! Who so bold or reckless as to look such a conflict in the face unmoved ! I do not envy the heart of him who can realize the possibility of euch a conflict with out emotions too painful to be endured. Why then shall we, the representatives of the sovereign States of this Union the chosen guardians of this confede' rated Republic, why should we precipitate this fearful struggle, by continuing a war, the results of which must be to force us at once upon it! Sir, rightly considered, this is treason, treason to the Union, treason to the dearest interests, the loftiest aspirations, the most cherished hopes of our constituents. It is a crime to rik the possibility of such a contest. It is a crime of such infernal hue, that every other iu the catalogue of iniquity, when compared with it, w hitens into virtue. O's.l Mr. President, it does seem to me, if Hell itself could yawn and vomit up the fiends that inhabit its penal abodes, commissioned to disturb the harmony of this world, and dash the fairest prospect of happiness that ever allured the hopes of men, the first step in the consummation of this diabolical purpose would be to light the fires of internal war, and plunge the sister States of this Union into the bottomless gulf of civil strife. We stand this day on the crumbling brink of that gulf we see its bloody eddies wheeling and boiling before us shall we not pause before it i too late I How plain again is here the patn, I may add the only way of duty, of prudence, of true patriotism. Let us abandon all idea of acquiring further territory, and by consequence cease at once to prosecute this war. Let us call home our armies, and bring them at once within our own acknowledged limits." Is it necessary to make a single comment on the glaring inconsistencies of the Indiana Journal 1 Will tho whig party of Indiana, represented as it is on the plains of Mexico, both among the living and the dead, countenance for a moment such & lack of patriotism mod true moral principle as are developed in its would-be-organ, the Indiana State Journal I Save us from such miserable and driveling politicians. Our conn-

try our glorious Union is too Jrar to be thus trifled alarms since the middle or December seem to have no ah. TUcbTtir , taHWu.;,,' itttV& teers, who !,av flor.ously fallen in battle, that they lhe judlciou. management 'f M.j. .Warren, a were only fighting to extend the slave power should sctee officer of the Illinois volunteers, who con.entitle the miscreant who utters the tentimtnt, to tht' rnand in th town, it is hoped that the people may t - ivTTsal contempt ef thf cowatry I ' rtraain quietly In their homes.?

Centre Township. At a meeting of the Democrat of Centre township, assembled at the Court House, on the 5th cf April,

for the purpose of appointing delegates to the proposed county convention. Nathan Davis was called to1 the chair, and II. J. Harri appointed secretary. Oo motion of Jamej Greer, it was resolved that thirty delegates be splinted from Centre township. The following persons were selected by the meeting to act as delegates, to-wit: diaries Garner, Towel Howland, Samuel Rooker, Jo6cph Roberts, William Johnson, Daniel Kecley, David Miller, James Kennedy, John McFall, Abraham Koontz, Albert G. Porter, Jacob Hoffman, James Greer, John Eishop, Isaac Barret, Henry Tutewiler, Philip Mcikell, David Armentrout, Scton W. Norris, Andrew Erouse, Levi Hardesty, James Wood, W. B. Preston, Jacob Vandegrift, William Robson, Christian Stoelding, H. J. Harris, Christopher Werbe, 0. II. P. Ely, and John Turner. On motion, the following persons were appointed a township committee, to-wit: W. B. Preston, Samuel Rookcr, Joshua Soule, George A. Chapman, and Seton W. Norris. The meeting then adjourned. NATHAN DAVIS, Chairman. II. J. Harris, Secretary. Franklin Township. Pursuant to previous notice, a meeting of the democratic citizens of Franklin township was held at Smither's school house, on Monday, 5th day of April, 1317, when David Morris, Sen., was balled to the chair, and Josiah Thrasher appointed secretary. The object of the meeting being briefly explained by the president, when, on motion, the convention ßend ten delegates to represent the township in the contemplated county convention to be held at Indianapolis the 10th day of this inst. On motion, the chair appointed William Power, I. Springer, and A. Carson a committee to report the names of suitable persons to attend the county convention, who, after a short absence, reported the following persons: Thomas Wells, Adam Noseaman, David Morris, Sen., John Nossaman, Jacob Glazier, Abram Smock, A :ios Morris. Daniel Moore, R. M.J. Duvall, and Joiah Thrasher ; which was concurred in. On motion, Joseph McClain and A. Carson were appointed a committee to select five delegates to represent Franklin township in the congressional district convention, who reported the names of B. Morgan, Daniel Moore, Nimrod Kemper, Jacob Glazier, and William Towers. The chair appointed Abram Smock, and R. M. J. Duvall a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the convention, who, after a short absence, reported the following: Resolved, That the Democracy of Franklin township pledge themselves that they will abide the decision of the county convention to be held at Indianapslis on the 10th inst., and that they will use every honorable means to secure the election of the nomi. nees. Resolved, That we continue to have unshaken con fidence in James Whitcomb, Governor of the Stute of Indiana. Resolved, That we cordially approve the official acts of the Executive of the United States. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and published in the State Sentinel. DAVID MORRIS, Sen., President. Josua Thrasher, Secretary. Pike Township. At a meeting of the democratic citizens of Tike township, held at the house of Adam Wgight, April 5'i), for the purpose of appointing delegates to the county convention, to bu held at Indianapolis, on the 10th day of April, 1317, Thomas W. Council was called to preside. After stating the object of the meeting, the following persons were appointed to attend said convention as delegates: James Hanes, Levi Allen, William B. Martin, Ira Draper, Jacob Sourewine, Lee Isaacs, Sample Loft in, James Moore, John Klingensmith, and Manuel Michaels. I'crry Township. At a meeting held April 5th, 1947, the following persons were named as delegates to the county convention of the 10th instant: Peyton Eristow. Levi L. Todd. Charles Neighbours.

Samuel Alexander, Thomas Lewis, James Snow, Jas. ! abut 4 o'clock, P. M, when Santa Anna drew off his Webb, Morris Howland. Tunis Bush, James Bristow, ! Vm and, "ll A"ua IJueVf',.t, Wa,U TelT ' . ' ' . 'iforcement. It will be remembered that Santa Anna's

James McClellan, Asa rowler, Arnold Shell, and Perry Todd. Mr. Benton and his Commission. 'Jhestory that Mr. Benton asked for the recal, or expected the recsl of Scott, Taylor, or any other officer engaged in the war against Mexico, is a gross falsehood, without the least particle of fact for its foundation. The Washington letter writers of the whig prints, we perceive, are repeating the same story. They have now, since the adjournment of Congress, nothing to do but to . i : il I -it .i i r l rciaxe as idcis me tuie anu suiy guises mey near in the streets. The truth of the matter i, that Mr. Benton has neither asked nor sought this appointment. It was offered to him by the administration on account of the confidence they felt in his practical sagacity, and the respect entertained for hira in Mexico, which it was thought, would give him an influence in negotiating a peace with that republic. The object of appointing Mr. Benton could not be attained without giving him, not the actual command of single military operations, but the general control of them the power of directing when to striko and when to withhold the blow. This power the cabinet have not thought proper to confer, some say from fear f of embroiling themselves with the general officers already encased in the war, while some attribute the decision to other reasons. However this may be, Mr. Benton, wo learn, is not dissatisfied with the result. The principal regret which we feel on account of the failure of the arrangement with Mr. Benton, arises from this consideration, that if h3 were appointed, our hope of an early peace would be much strengthened. Our Washington correspondent, in observing that the only means of investing him with the principal command would be the recal of the major generals now in the field, gives, we presume, one of th arguments which had weight with the President's cabinet. But many persons of high authority in military matters, hold that a recal would have been by no means necessary, and such, we have reason to believe, was Mr. Benton's view of the matter. N. Y. Post. Audacity Ilcpr overt. It is only necessary to copy the following extract of Gen. Taylor's order of the 7th February, published in the Washington Union, to confute the charges of the Indiana State Journal, that that officer was purposely left with an inadequate force by the administration. The reckless tone of the Journal, for the last few weeks was not excelled by the same print in the days of Barnett. It is thought by some that the agricultural editor has a finger in the pie. The following is the language of Gen. Taylor, addressed to the War Department: I have no intelligence from the interior more recent or authentic than that heretofore communicated. There is understood to be no considerable force in our front, nor is it likely that any serious demonstration will be made in this direction. The frequent

Tlie Great IZatfle. The New OrleaD8 Delta of the 23d, speaking of the great and terrible battle of Buena Vista, fays:

The Mexicans advanced upon Taylor with great boldness, bravely led by their best officers, but were met by our gallant volunteers with the cool firmness of veteran soldiers. A fierce and long battle ensued, the Mexicans charging with 'their bayonets to the very muzzles of our artillery, and receiving the deadly and destructive fire of our guns with unflinching courage. Our men gave not an inch, but maintained their position on the bloody field the whole day of the2Jd and on the next day until the evening, when the Mexicans retired to Agua Nueva, leaving their killed uuburied, and all their wounded on the field where they fell. The killed and wounded on the Mexican fide are estimated at 4,C(0. Some of the Mexican officers taken prisoners admit that their loss was at least 2,000. J . The New Orleans Commercial Times, of the same date, has the following : Our men must have fought like lions, under the eye of their venerated chief, for the slaughter of the foe amounts in the aggregate to nearly the whole American force engaged. The loss sustained by our army is extremely heavy considering the proportion it bears to the number of our troops who were present on the well fought field, and proves that the conflict must have been severe indeed. We know not what influence the coincidence of the battle of Buena Vista and the anniversary of Washington's birth had on our men, but their happening ou the same day pcrsuades us that this circumstance In itself was sufhcient to nerve the arm of the American soldier to invincibility. The following is a postscript in the Delta of the 23d: The editors of the Tatria stale that they have" seen several letters written tn the 10th instant, a few minutes before the departure of the W. C. Treston, from the Rio Grande, which announces as positive the defeat of Santa Anna by Geu. Taylor. First, in an action which took place near Agua Nueva, on the 22d ult., secondly, Gen. Taylor having retreated to Salt Santa Anna there attacked him again, but was repulsed with considerable loss ; but the most sanguiniry fight was on the 23d, at a point called Buena Vista. The loss of the Mexicans is stated at from 4,000 to 5,000 men, and that of the Americans at less than 1,0 0. These letters assure us that three Mexican generals were taken prisoners on the occasion, two of whom are Lombardini and Pacheco. Gerr. Taylor's artillery is said to be much superior to that of the Mexicans, and that was the principal advantage he possessed over them. The following extract of a letter written by a Mexican officer to San Luis Futosi, shows the condi tion of the Mexican army : "I am much afraid lest this cause (want of food) should disperse us to-night, since the soldiers are al ready scattering, and we have seen bodies of them fighting and charging upon the enemy wherever they thought there was water, caring for nothing; and we have seen them disputing among themselves, totally indifferent to the fire of the enemy, for a piece of ham found upon the dead Yankees. This night is a fearful one for the republic, 6ince I dread lest we should become disbanded. In conclusion, dear friend, there now remains but little to be done, because we have been pursuing the enemy all day long with bayonet, and to-morrow they will be finished. They killed the horse of the general with a grape shot." From the New Orleans Delta of the 21th, Additional Particulars. Correct list of the ffficers ki led and wounded on the American side (Jen. Tayfor maintains his position Safe arrival . Col. Morgan at Mmlrey Capture of V. S. Wagons by the Mexicans Escape of a lady, tyc. We have just received from our correspondent at Monterey, more authentic accounts of the great victory of our arms at Buena Vista, than have yet appeared, end knowing the intense anxiety of the publie respecting the particulars of tl is bloody fight, we hasten to lay them before our readers in an extra. On the 2M, Santa Anna began the battle by various mano3uvres, attempting to outflank and terrify old Rough and Ready. On that day the battle was confined to skirmishing and cannonading, without much effect on either side. In the meantime Santa Anna had sent a large force t Taylor's rear, but our artillery opened upon them with great effect, and they were soon compelled to withdraw. On the 23d the battle commenced in real earnest, and raged with great violence during the whole day. The Americans did not wait to be attacked, but with the most daring impetuosity charged on the enemy with loud huzzas, their oflicers leading them most gallantly. Gen. Taylor was everywhere in the thickest of the fight. He received a ball through his overcoat, but was not injured. Ad'jt Bliss was slightly wounded at his side. Adj't Lincoln, also of the General's staff, the intrenid voun? officer who so distinIpuished himself at Resaca de la Palma, was killed. I The battle of the 23d lasted from early morn till corpse de reserve, commanded by Gen. Vasquez, had been delayed in its march, and has, no doubt, joined him a few days after the battle. But in the meantime his army is starving, and many of his men are desert mg Capt. Prentiss' strong artillery company was not in the action, but had left Monterey to join Gen Taylor, with six cannon, two being 13-pounders. On the 7ih of March, one of the Ohio regiments also left Inonterey to join Gen. lay lor. If these and Captain Prentiss' arrive in time, the General's heavy loss will be fully repaired and he will be ready to meet Santa Anna again. Gen. 'lay lor, at the last accounts, was still main tainin:r hi(J j.fa- undisturbed bv the enemv. j u exchange of prisoners had taken place, and i Old Rough and Ready's promise to Col. Marshall to ' get back Cassius M. Clay and his party, by taking Mexican prisoners enough to exchange for them, has been fully redeemed. Gen. Wool greatly distinguished himself in the action, and all the officers fought like heroes. After the battle, General Taylor demanded of Santa Anna an unconditional surrender of his whole army, which the latter declined ; but, in return, required Gen. Taylor to surrender immediately. Immortal be the reply of "Old Rough and Redy," as delivered by the gallant Lieut. Crittenden "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS !" Santa Anna's Adjutant General was captuied by the Americans, but was afterwards exchanged. Gei.. Taylor occupied his grguuJ on the 24th and 25th without interruption. Col. Morgan, of the Ohio volunteers, with a small force, cut his way through large bodies of armed Mexicans, and arrived at Marin. A detachment of three companies, under command of Col. Geddings, was sent to his aid, and the whole party are said to have arrived safely at Monterey. A train of 100 loaded wagons, (U.S.) on their way to Monterey from Camargo, under an escort of thirty volunteers, was captured by a body of Mexican cavalry, a few miles beyond Marin. Three of the mn made good their escape the rest were taken prisoners. A young lady, the daughter of an American citizen living in Me.uco, and returning home from New Orleans where she had been going to school, was taken with this train, her father having been killed by the Mexicans. She had escaped and arrived at Monterey in safety, where her misfortunes had excited the most lively sympathy. Col. Curtis, of the Ohio volunteers, bad started on his expedition against Urrea, who was at Aldemas, a village on the San Juan river, about forty miles froin Camargo. The Colonel has a fine force of volunteers, composed of the Ohio and Indiana regiments, a battalion of Virginia volunteers, and Capt. Hunter's company of U. S. Dragoons. The Mexicans have possession of Cerralvo, China, Mier, and all the towns between Camargo and Monterey. Major Coffee, paymaster, will carry on Gen. Taylor's despatches from Monterey. American Oflicers Killed mid Wounded REGULARS. General is toff. Killed Capt. Geo. Lincoln, Ass't Adjutant General. Wounded Ats't Adj't Gen. Bliss slightly; B'vt 2d Lieut. Bryan, Topographical Engineers lightly. " 1st Dragoons. m , Wounded Capt. E. Steen -severely, Company E, 3J Artillery. Wounded 2d lieut. V, G. French severely.

Company D. ith Artillery. Wounded 1st Lieut. O'Prien slightly. VOLUNTEERS MISSISSIPPI RIFLES. Killed 1st Lieut. R. L. Moore ; 2d Lieut. Fran eis McNulty.

Wounded Col. Jefferson Davis severely ; Cant. J. M. Sharpe, severely ; Lieut. A. B. Corwine, slight ly ; Lieut. Carnet Pcsey, shchtly , Lieut. J. I. Stockston, slightly. KENTUCKY CAVALRY. Killed Adjt. E. M. Vaughan. Wounded One Capt. and three Lieutenants. A It KANSAS CAVALRY. Killed Col. Archibald Yell and Capt. Andrew R. rorter. Wounded Lieut. Thomas A. Reader. SECOND KY. FOOT RIFLES. Killed Col. W. R. McKee and Lieut. Col. Henry Clay, Jr. ; Capt. James W. Moss, and Capt. Win. T. Willis. Wounded Lieut. E. S. Barbour, slightly ; Lieut. W. S. Withers, severely ; Lieut. Thomas W. Mosier, severely. INDIANA BRIGADE. Wounded Erig. Gen. Jos. Lane, slightly. Second Il'aiment. Killed Capt. T. B. Kinder, Capt. Wm. Walker, and Lieut. Thomas C. Parr. Wounded Capt. W. L. Sanderson, slightly; and Capt. John Oborn, slightly ; Lieut. S. W. Cayce, slightly ; Lieut. H. Pennington, slightly; Lieut. David S. Lewis, slightly ; Lieut. Joshua Moore, slightly ; Lieut. Justin Davis, slightly ; and Lieut. J. A. Epperson, slightly. Third fime7t. Killed Capt. James Taggart. Wounded Maj. W. A. Gorman, slightly ; and Capt. John AI. Slugs, slightly. ILLINOIS BRIGADE. First Rrgiment.iicd Col. J. J. Hardin, and Capt. J. W. Zabriskie and Lieut. Bryan II. Haughton. Wounded Lieut. J. L. McConnell, slightly ; and Lieut. Hezekiah Evans, slightly. Second Regiment. Killed Captain Woodward; Lieuts. A. B. Bruntree, Fletcher, Ferguson, Bobbins, T. Kelly, Bartleson, Atherton, and Price. Woui.ded Capt. Coffey and Capt. Baker; Lieuts. Jno. A. Tickttt, Engleman, Steel, and West; Adjutant Whiteside. TEXAS COMPANY. Killed First Lieut. Campbell and Second Lieut. Leonhard. Wounded Copt. Conner. Matamoras, March 9:h, 1917. Sir The foregoing is a copy of a statement handed to me by Surgeon Turner, U. S. Army, just arrived at this place from Camargo, which is corroborated by a letter from Lieut. Britton, Assistant Commissary at Camargo. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, J. P. TAYLOR, Lt. Col. and A. C. G. S. From Vera Cruz. The Pittsburgh papers of March SI, contain telegraphic despatches from Philadelphia to the following effect. We presume they are great exaggerations : In the first despatch the information communicated was that reports had just reached the city from Washington, that Mr. Buchanan had received despatches at the State Department, that the Castle of San Juan de UUoa had surrendered to the army of the United States without firing even a gun. A second despatch dated half past four, and receiv ed at fifteen minutes to five, states that a second de spatch had been received from Washington, where assertions were confidently made that Vera Cruz had surrendered at the first summons of Gen. Scott. The same despatch adds that the Mexicans finding themselves unble to defend the Castle, successfully BLEW IT UP, and with great loss of property and some lives. A third despatch furnishes the following informa tion, which we presume is all that is reliable in the above. The telegraph men, on the Western line, are too much inclined to yarn. The Washington Union professes to have received reliable information that by order of Gen Santa An na all the Mexican troops had been withdrawn from Vera Cruz, leaving the Castle to defend itself ; and that the Mexican army were ordered to fall back upon Puerto Nacional, and would there make a stand against the American forces. A counter revolution had taken place in Yucatan, and the Mexican or centralist party had triumphed over the Independents, and abolished all the regulars and changes in the government that had been previ ously effected by them. What sats Gem. Tayloe! The very last despatch received at Washington from Gen. Taylor, dated at Agua Nueva, February 14, says: 4 1 am urging supplies forward as rapidly as practicable from the rear, and from the direction of Parras; for if joined by a sufficient force of the new regiments, I wish to be able to take advantage of any opportuni ty that may offer to create a diversion iu favor of i t t -; - o .... , : ( c . t : I r . o inerus none nave jei crii repo.tru vo nor uo a . - 1 . . V, ... . J . I know how many 1 may calculate upon for service in this quarter. Here, then, is undoubted evidence that Gen. Taylor and Gen. Scott both relied upon the ten regiments; and the President, in tiro special messages, called on j rt .i .1 - : .: .1 : i uonnress to auuionze uie onraiiiAouou u. iuose rra - ments. But Congress, instead of acting, consumed three months doing nothing. True, the administration party had a majority in the lower house, but not in the Senate, a few democrats in the latter body having deserted the government at an early period in the session. N. Y. Sun. Monet Matteks. The revenue is coming in so freely that Mr. Walker already puts his expectations for the income of the first year of free trade at more than thirty millions of dollars. The sub-treasury here, and the mint at Philadelphia, have now on hand aboi t four millions cf dollars. A million of specie has been sent from New York to Charleston, and half a million to Savannah, for the supply of sub-treasury demand there. The .-pecie in the vaults of our banks is now less than on the first of February. A large proportion of the specie imported frm Europe 6o far, has been absorbed by the new specie plans of the subtreasury. But the amount now in these places of deposite is nearly as large as can be desirable, and will not, we suppose, be much increased ; so that the further importations must go chiefly to the banks. Every interest in the country is ia a state of prosperity. The manufacturers are all doing well, and most of them accumulating large profits. Aeio York Journal of Commerce. The U. S. Senators. The terms of service of the following Senators all Whigs expired with the late Congress, and none of them have been re-elected : William S. Archer, of Virginia; John M. Berrien, of Georgia; Joseph Cilley, of New Homphire; Thomas Ckyton, of Delaware; George Evans, .of Maine; Spencer Jarnagin, of Tennessee; James T. Morehead, of Kentucky ; J. F. Summons, of Rhode Island ; Williarn Woodbridge, of Michigan. The places of Messrs. Archer, Woodbridge, and perhtps of one of two others, have been filled by Democrats, and those of Messrs. Berrien and Jarnagin will be. Kentucky has elected Mr. Underwood in place of Mr. Morehead. Reltef for Germany. The Germans residing in Louisvilk' have called a public meeting to raise funds to be sent to the suffering poor of their "father land." Although the distress, now pretty general throughout Europe, is not so appalling in Germany as in Ireland, yrt it is sufficient to elicit the warmest sympathy ol those who have friends and kindred in that country. Europe seems to be dependent on the United States, at this time, for food, and among the poor, the suffering must be great. Rumors of monarchy in Mexico come to us from Havana, through the New York Herald. Tbey intimate tbt France, England, and Spain have concurred in a pro osition from Spain to restore a monarchy in Mexico, and place the son of Isabella, Don Enrique, on the throne. Gen. O'Donnell of Cuba, is said t. have received orders tu have troops ready to embark for Mexico, when Don Enrique arrives at.d he i expected soon with a fleet of 10,000 soldiers. Santa Anna is said to be in the secret. The whole story incredible. We have news from Tampico up to the 8th. AH the troops have sailed from the Island of Lobos, foi Vera Cruz, leaving Tampico garrisoned by the Louisiana Volunteers and the Baltimore Battalion 2im strong.

From the Louisville Dem. April 3. AOTIIKIt YICTOHY! I Vera Cruz Ilciug Captured! ! From a centleman on the Ben Eranklin we received ... - ... . n- f - i r-.t the following, copied irom the 1 icayune oi tne mi ult.. bronght up by the Magnolia: The sehr. Portia, Terrier, 8 days from Tampico an chorage, was detained to the south and east of Vera Cruz bv a heavv north pale, until the lth instant. The United States squadron and all the transports left roint Lizardo tor S-icrifkios on the Uth, with 1, W j troops. On the morning or the lUth, a lancing ot all the troops and marines was effected within three miles of Vera Cruz, without much opposition from the enemy, as the landing was well covered by a constant discharge of bomb shell and round shot from the United States steamers and gun boats anchored near the beach, and in front of the landing. Immediately after an organization of the American forces on the beach they took up a line of march over the Sand Hills to attack th enemy s outpost, and fortifications situated from 2 to 3 miles from the city; they carried every one by storm, with the loss of only 17 men. On the 11th and 12th the American forcei were employed in throwing up breastworks, ice. Occasional skir mishes took place with the enemy, wno were throwing showers of bomb shells, and fhot from the Castle and City, but without much effect, during the time the seamen were landing the provisions and ammunition from the transports. On the 12th ult. a strong north gale set in which cut off all further communication. We left during the norther, and as we were unable to make progress to the north, believing it was impossible for our bombs and shells to have been landed until the 19th inst., so that the bombardment of the Castle and Vera Cruz did not probably take place until the 20th. There were some feats of bravery displayed on the 10th in which Colonel Dickinson of the Palmetto Reg. S. C, was wounded in the breast by a musket ball from the enemy, and Capt. Albnrtis, of the' 2d Infantry, had his head shot off by a 32 pound ball. The same ball broke a drummer's arm, and took off a private's leg. But on the same day, the American army had gained complete possession of ail the fortifications of the enemy which were raised by them te stop our troops from approaching the city. All the water pipes, (no exception) leading to the city, were cut off, and all the communications effectually stopped. Gen. Scott landed in person on the 11th. A French bark ran the blockade and moored under the walls of the Castle on the 13th, end many of the transports were ready to leave for the U. S. as soon as the norther was over. The Ponto brings despatches and letter bags from every vessel in the squadron then at Sacrificios. United States Sloop or Wae Albany,) Sacrificios, March 13th, in the morning. The norther has completely blown itself out, so that by breakfast time, the serf-boats will again be enabled to rea:h shore. Half past 3 o'clock this morning the enemy opened with round shot and shell, not only from the batteries round them, but from the castle; rockets were also thrown, and the sky at times was completely lit up by them, yet a large portion of them fell short. In the mean time our men were compelled to remain quiet and take their 6re the hardest work a soldier has to perform. Ail are anxious to strike back, and will be gratified in the course of a few days. G. W. K. Late from Gen. Taylor. Lieut. Crittenden bearer cf despatches from General Taylor iNetr from Gen. Taylor up to March 2 Mexicans on the retreat Lieut. C Party attacked by Urrea An Infernal Machine among the Mexicans. Lieut. Crittenden, an Aid of Gen. Taylor arrived in our city yesterday on the Southerner, Captain Goodspeed, bearing the despatches of Gen. Taylor to the Government. He left Buena Vista on the 2d of March. Gen. Taylor occupied the very position which he had originally taken, and from which he had never moved except to charge the enemy. He intended to remain there until all apprehensions of an attack had subsided, and he would then leave for Monterey and Camargo in order to open his communications. As far as could be heard of Santa Anna, he was on his retreat to San Luis, many of his troops having deserted hin; and dispersed over the country. Lieut. Crittenden says our wounded were doing well when he left that our loss is about 6Ö0 ; 2UÜ killed, and 450 wounded. About half way between Camargo and Monterey, Lieut. C. met Qol. Curtis with a force of fifteen or seventeen hundred men, composed of the 3d Ohio regiment and six companies of the Virginia regiment. Ihey were pursuing their march with , crreat mnulitv to JWonterev. and wore undisturhpd hv t-i I j j ' J , . , n digtance frum M.rin. Lieut C.'8 party, which was composed of two hundred volun teers, with two pieces of artillery and a long train of wagons, were attacked by 15(;0 cavalry under the immediate command of Gen. Urrea. They were met ; by a sharp nre of cannon and musketry, and, alter a ii . .,., rntoj l.; m0 Owing to the terror of the teamsters, the enemy sue ceedt-d in cutting off about fifty wagons all of them, however, empty, except one or two which contained nearly all the ammunition of the detachment, leaving them but about four rounds in their cartouch-boxes. That night, however, the volunteers were consoled for their misfortunes by hearing from a Mexican who came into camp, that Urrea's capture had proved, like the shirt of Nessus, a most fatal acquisition for the Mexicans not knowing the nature of the goods cap tured by them, were quietly resting upon the boxes of ammunition, and smoking their cigaritos, when suddenly a spark communicated to the powder, and a tremendous explosion ensued, blowing some eight or ten of them into eternity, and terrifying the rest so that they scattered all over the country, and fled like scared sheep. They believed that this was a Yankee trick a sort of infernal machine sent among them to blow them up ; and loud and deep were the curses they bestowed upon the execrable Yankees for their diabolical cunning. Col. Curtis and Gex. Uruea. The N. Orleans Delta of the 26th ult. says : The 6tory about Gen. Urrea's defeat by Cols. Curtis and Drake, arose from confounding the detachment of Col. Morgan at Marin, with Col. Curtis', at or near Camargo. The story, as told, will exactly fit the case of Col. Jnorgan, who was surrounded by Urrea's party at Marin, and was about to surrender, when the-timely approach of Major John B. Shepherd, with a detachment of the Louisville Legion, from Monterey, rescued him from his perilous position. The two detachments of Morgan and Shepherd having effected a junction, attacked Urrea and totally routed him, and arrived safely at Monterey. We have for some time thought it impossible that Urrea was near the Rio Grande, as the Mexican papers had stated that he was to operate in conjunction with Santa Anna, near Monterey. We fear, therefore, that the expedition of Col. Curtis will only result in frightening off the rancheros who molest the neighborhood. Monterey, Mexico, March 4, 1847. Extract of a letter Hated Saltillo, Mexico, March 1, 1847: "Our scouts bring in word that Santa Anna has rone for good, and that his whol.j infantry have been dispersed. There is no doubt of it. We shall not sec him again cn this line. "To-day Col. Warrenf received a despatch from the Governor. informing him that American Commissioners were now in the city of Mexico, and had written to the Mexican Coneress, saying that they were there to make an honorable peace. The Governor requested permission to return to Saltillo, to assist in keeping order, and promising to comply with any requisition made upon hira." The request of the Mexican Governor was granted, and he is now acting in concert and conjunction with Col. Warren to keep order, and to prevent collisions and conflict? among the belligerent forces. Respectfully, J. 13. BUTLER, Payoaster U. S. A. We are informed that the scouts followed Santa Anna 40 miles. Col. Warren is Governor and Commandant at Saltillo. " . JThe Governor alluded to is a Mexican appointed by the Meiican Government to administer the Jawa

within a prescribed territory, in which Salüllo is situated, and seve-t.l other minor towns. Taken Short. Col. Curt is' s march from Camargo to offer battle to Gen. Urrea, says the Mataraoraa Flag of the 13th inst., appears to have operated powerfully upon that General; without risking a battle, the gallant Mexican, with his 3000 chosen troops, 'all dressed in yellow buckskin," precipitately retreated towards Tula Tass. We had expected better of Urrea, and that the gallant 3d Ohio boys might have an opportunity of distinguishing themselves; much desired he should try their rretal.

Retreat or Santa Anna. We understand from reliable authority, says the Matamoras Flag of the 13th inst., that there are letters in town from Mexicans stating tint Santa Anna is in full retreat to San Luis Potosi. The letters aho state that he held a consultation with his principal officers after the first day's engagement, and that a retreat was "then strenuously advocated.. Before the battle commenced, vhe Mexicans firmly believed that Gen. Taylor would retire before their vastly superior numbers, and that in his retreat they could supply themselves with provisions, of which they -were in much need almost starving. Finding the Americans obstinate, and determined to fight for their eatables with the ferociousness of bull dogs, they, despaired of getting a dinner fion. them, and deemed it prudent to retire. Death of a Po.wf.rfcl Monarch. We translate from the Franco American an item of foreign news which has not met our eyes elsewhere. A great Emperor of India, little known in Europe, but who, cevertheless, was the chief of thirty millions of njen. has recently died. v e mean 3Ijn-31cah, the ruler of At.am, Sovereign of all Cochin-Unna, of loBquin and of Cambodia, lhe event is important. MmMeah after the example of the Emperor cf Japan, and the former fxample of the Emperor of China had constantly refused all relation with foreign powers. lt is said that his successor is determined to open the ports of the empire of Anam to the vessels of " commercial nations. - Jctce Martin's Will Has been declared nullnot because of his blindmessand alleged incapacity. tut because ot an apparent understanding between ths. testator and legatee that the property should be' cold and a large part of the proceeds sent to persons living in trance, witDout paying the tate the usual lax ot ten per cent., which the State laws require in 6uch cases. The teste ior, "being anxious to leave none of his property to'stru Vers," had long conned this sub ject over in his-mind, and brought the whole power of his thoughts to bet r upon i. thereby intending to save nearly the sum of $3.,000, which would otherwise go into the State trevsu'v. The Tope. His 'Holiness, the Pope, went without ceremony or -parade, to the Church of St. Andre della Valle, on the 13th of January, and ascending the pulpit, commenced preaching a sermon to the astonishCient and delight of the congregation ; lo Pope having preached for the last three hundred years. This is a movement calculated, among others, to make his Holiness popular with the people, and enable him with their aid, to carry out many important reforms he proposes. He is a preacher, it is said, ot great eloquence, and is known as a profound scholar. Indian Cokn. We are informed, says the Charleston Courier, that immense quantities of corn have been brought to the depots along the lines of railroad in this State and Georgia, and that the article continues to be brought in daily. One gentleman assures us that 100,000 bushels could be contracted for at from 60 to C2 cents per bushel, delivered in Augusta, neatly put up in bags. Fllow DsaiocRATs. We are fast approximating to another crisis in our political enterprise. We have already ushered into a most important campaign, upon the result of which hangs a deep and heavy interest. We are now called upon to organize for the purpose of selecting and electing a candidate for President of the United States, and others to represent us in our National and State Legislatures; to the successful accomplishment of which we are called upon to exercise unusual judgment and discrimination. I hope, therefore, that you will permit me, in behalf of Indiaua, to solicit that zeal and integrity by which we have gained so many decisive victories. We etiil bave the same motives to actuate us. Have we yet seen any pernicious end to which democratic principles tend ! And has the Democratic party failed to be steadily exercised in establishing, promoting, and carrying out those great principles, the object of which is the consummation of our country's prosperity and happiness! The answer to the above establishes the consistency of our early anxiety for succee?, and our perpetual vigilance, as sentinels on the watch tower of the people's rights. It is true we are called upon to mourn the national difficulty into which we have beo involuntarily involved ; at the same time we ore proud of our Representatives and Executive, that they did not cowardly submit to perpetual insults, without seeking redress. Who but a coward would be represented as a coward, and who would bear perpetual insults but a coward. A spirit of indulgence and forbearance is honorable, but more than that is cowardice in the extreme. That we have exercised this ftrit towards all nations with which we have had difficulty vill be" denied by no well informed and warmhearted American. Then, there was no alternative for us than to defend our rights as patriots, yield them up as cowards, or all turn tories and at once pull down the altar of our republic. Let babbling fanfarons quibble ; all their windy humbugs arr strajnsnt as their illustrious creators it vfil scarc7Li a yfcar U they will be buried beneath the frowns, contempt, and indignation of a patriotic people. There is a party that condemns the war; their dignity needs no eulogium. This party, for the 6ake of manufacturing political capital, condescends to the most insignificant misrepresentations' and scandal, which cannot fail to disgust eveiy thinking mind, lhe manceuvrmg'uf 'tlw wire-pulling, humbug party has not yet succeeded is eluding our vigilance; we have our eyes upon them. The croer of forty-four is still ahve, and the' coons are well aware that he is too wide awake for their sneaking intrigue. They might as well try to briIe a whirlwind," or catch a hurricape in a mouse trap, as to outwit that old chap. Whigeryhas presented itself in such a vast variety of forms, and has been represented by so many emblems, from'lhe tallest log cabin to the most insignificant coon, that we are at a loss to know in what character it will nextpresent itself. But from the braying that we have lready heard, we are inclined to think that it will be personified in the dignity of donkey. I hope, therefore, that there will $e an early and thorough organization in every towrliin and county throughout the State,, that ali;m?" pared to realize the benefit of this, longf Jsition. In sincerity, we beliete J bh'A.' unrivalled success awaits us. Hancp7emfedfor mud and pork, is worthy of the s4neMicion for patriotism; in due time she will npt fjaIfo render up rich tribute at the shrine of Jemöcraci. ' Congressional Xvcntipty What say the Democrats bf the Tifihi: gressional District ! Shall we liaveVDistrieiJCoevcntion 1 We suggest that each county-'composing the District at once take measures to. appoint delegates to attend 6uch a convetUron, to dominate a candidate for Congress tn be elected' by tse"vstern. democracy of the district. We have riiphojce.w to place or time, so far as we are personally coocefYied. Eut as near as we can learn,' a majority ire In favor of holding uch convention At Indianapolis, On Saturday, the 15lh day of May. What says the Volunteer and the Examiner! ' It is time to be up and doing. Let us go to work jn earnest. Let the Democracy immediately take 'the measure in hand; let us be harmonious;' and in & spirit cf concession and liberality, cboofe our man, and elect him. There need be no difficulty apprehended, if we are true-to our principles. But we must not be idle. Every blow struck must tell. Then up and on. Every county attend at once and act. Send your proceedings to the newrpapers, and have them published. Now is the time to begin ; and when warm weather comes, we will first vote and then crow ! ! Old Marion pledges herself to do as well, if not better, for the nominee, than any other county in the district. Which county accent the challenge ! "