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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
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GoIxG TO TExas.-Not long since might have
been seen the lcksburgh road a staid looking
old gentleman on horseback, with his coat buitoned
tight around him and al umbrella hoistcd over his
head, protecting him from drilling rain that had
that evening set IN with every indication of con-
tlnuancc. Ills horse moved suggishly along as
though aded ~ 4 long journey. The rider seemed
anxiously looking for whereabouts TO pass the
night, when fire short distance from the road at
tractcd his attention. lie rode to the spot, and be-
held what Is very common in this section of the
country cncampment of family ''a-inovng."
by the fire, with logs OF wood for pillows and each
wrapped IN Il blanket, were lying two cina lcs--
near them a small child. Leaning against the fore
wheel Of the wagon 4 lad Of about ten or eleven
years OF age; he wore pair of lnsey -woolsey
rowscrs, short for him, roundabout that lch-
cd down half way from his shoulders TO his waist. 10
hat. and possessing Of those tow heads Of hair
50 frequently TO b. met with among the pincy wood
nondescripts OF Alabama. There he stood crying
most voc lfcrousy.
"Ba --a-a--a - IIa al" roarcd piney
wood.
The old gentleman rode up 20 him. and in tone
Of voice calculated to socthc the lads distress, ad-
dressed him:
.What's the matter. my son -
.sMattcr! Fire and d-n stranger Don't YOU
NANNY there shaking with the ager Daddy ;
gone fishing -Jim's got every cent Of money
there is, PLAYING poker at a bit aniec Bob Stokes
is gone Oh a-head with Nance - SAILS SO corstcd
she don't know that stick oil wood from seven dol
lars and halI'-Eyegy one OF the horses is loose
There is no meal IN the Wagon The skillet's
broke The baby's in bad Tx, and It's half u
mile to the creek and don't care id il /
nercr see Texas! -
'Ba .-a--a-a-Da .-a-a -
The old gentleman gave spur to his horse and
again moved forward not having any desire to pro-
long his chance visit to a family going to Texas.
Ya>oo Ukg.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

SCIENTIFIC L xPERIMnNTs.-A series of expert
ments are being made at Washington, under the or
der of the Treasury, for the purpose Of testing the
productions OF Car5rrotted hydrogen Gas from the
bark Of the sivery or white birch tree, with the
view of Introducing better aud more economical
light for the light houses on our coast. The tree
throws of a large quantity OF fine carburetted hy-
drogcn gas upon the application of very low heat
which gas requires be passed through few gal
Ions OF water only to cleanse II from impurities
The method Of manufacturing this gas Is SAID TO DC
invention By Robert Grant, OF Maine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

Among the loans Of tho United States Bank, was
100000 to Madam HFs*t, widow. and a rery ta-
iniliar acquaintance # Nicholas Bddie. Such Is
the mode which great take to pay off their
scores to those fine ladies', who humble themselves
that they may be exalted. The Godikc gives the
required equivalent IN office, Nicholas dips his hand
INTO bank. for the same purpose.-Coos County
Tl.-,g -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
SUMNER COMPLAINT.

The season for this very fatal disease TO children
is rapidly approaching, and know not il our
readers are acquainted with a reIDedy OF sufficient
strength 70 arrest II IN any stage We know OF
one, the Bene Plant, of the easiest cultivation,
and OF uniailing power. II is used IN the follow =
ing manner When child is affected take a
tumbier o. water, and pull a leaf or TWO from the
plant and stir il round IN the water for several
minutes. which then becomes .asteless liquid and
has the resemblance OF water with a few drops OF
milk in it. The effect IS Instantaneous, relieving
tie child entirely from the complaint How many
lives can be preserved from The discovery OF thu
simple vegetable, and of what Importance is it to
every parent TO secure himself from danger by it,
cultivation. Philadelphia Chronicle
BENE PLANT.-The Sesap,nau O,-ieaiaie o. hota-
nists, an exotic, somcwh hal scarce in The West, bui
can be had at the garden OF J. Mount: Seventh.
south of Main street. Zanosville.
The following prescription was handed ty q
friend, who says it is equally eficacious with The
above, not only in summer complaint. but also in
dysentery-and has the advantage OF being within
the reach OF every one.-ZanesrHe GaseRe.
g Take of Rhubar5, SaInraius. Peppermint and
Cinnamon, two scruples each, puiverze. mix, and
steep in hall pint OF boiling waicr--cool and then
add two table spoonsiu OF cool brandy, and sugar
enough to make it palaiabIe. Dose--one table
spoonful every hour ill the discharge assumes a
natural appearance, which will generally be in a
few hours
Accommodate Of reclifed whiskey. one wine.
glass fall add much salt as will dissolve in it.
This is dose for an adult We have seen this
remedy when every other ans had failed
1t generally cures in four hours.--SeHtmei.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

TIN MISE.-The tin mine lately discovered in
Jackson. Coos county, New Hampshire, said to
be rich, and the ore very abundant. This Will. we
trust be a source OF great wealth to the country
Tin mines only worked at two o. three places IN
the whole world. Those OF Cornwall IN England
are immensely valuable, and bring great wealth IN
10 that country from abroad. There is not tn
mine vet worked IN the United States.
.Norairg Noes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

THE MOTHER Bellows Falls, VI. a few
days since, n child aged five years, was accidentally
prccpiiated head foremost into well a5ou, % feel
deep. 1 ne mother. who was in feeble health. has
intr Il child only five weeks old. descended, and res
cued the sufferer. who c.inging to the wall and
crying fer help.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES

A simple and frugal Government, confaed with
in strict Constitutional limits.
No public debt. either by the General Govern
men, by the States, except for objects Of urgent
necessity.
No assumption by the General Government of the
debts Of the States either directly, indirectly ty
distribution of the proceeds of the public lands.
No extensive system OF Internal Improvement BY
the General Government, or by the States.
\ constitutional barrier against improyident
loans.
The honest payment Of or debts and the sacred
preservation OF the public faith.
\ gradual return from extensive credit sys-
ten.
No national baa. to swindle the laboring pep
ulation.
No connexon between the Government and bank
ing corporations.
No grants of exclusive charters and privileges.
by special Legislation. TO banks.
No connexion between Church and State.
No prescription for honest opinions.
Fostering aid to public education.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

VESSELS TO DE BUur.-The Boston Post SAYS
u IS confidently reported that the kees OF four or
FIVE Government steamers VIII be laid Immediately
VIZ two at Charlestown, one at New York and
enc al Philadelphia.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

An Indian upon being apprehended for the muir
der ofhs wife in the interior of New Yor; the other
dav, said he did not Ike To be hung rather be shot
quick but would prefer burning to either Of the
other methods of dying Build fire." said he
and me walk into IL -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
LINES WRITTEN BY A LADY,


5 an excuse for her zeal in the cause of Temperar
l'lressed to a friend who told her that she " was
m2pomaniac on the subject of alcoholic drink"
Go. feel wha' have felt,
Go, bear what have borne
Sink meath a blow father dealt,
And the cold proud worlds scorn-
Thus struggle on, from year to year,
Thy sole relief the scalding tear.
Go. weep as have wept,
Der lov'd fathers fall,
See every cherish'd prom swept,
Youths sweetness turn'd to gail,
Hopes faded flowers strew' all the way
That led me up to womans day.
Go. kncel as have knet.
lmplorc, beseech, and pray
Strive the besotcd heart to melt,
The downward course to stay
BE cast, with bitter curse, aside.
Thy prayers burlesqu'd, thy tears defoc.
Go, ~tlnd where have stood,
And see the .trong man bow
With crashing teeth. hips bathed in blood,
And cold and livid brow;
Go, catch his wand ring glance and see
There mirror'd his souIs misery.
Go, hear what have heard,
The sobs of sad despair,
As memory feeling fount hat. stirr'd,
And lis rcveang's there
Have told him what he might have been,
Had Inc the drunkard's fate forcseen.
Go TO thy mothers side,
And her crush'd spri; cheer,
Thine own deep anguish hide,
Wipe from her check the tear
Mark her dmmd eve, her furrow ii brow,
The gray that streaks her dark hair no.,
Her toll worn frame her trembling limb,
And trace the ruin back to him
Whose plightcd faith in early youth
Promised eternal love and truth
But who, forsworn, hath yielded up
This promise to the deadly cup,
And led her down from love and light,
From all that made her pathway bright,
And chain 4 her there mid want and strife,
That lowly thing-a DsuHkarfs .vife
And stamp'd on childhood brow so mild,
That whitening hlight-a Drmkayds child!
Go, hear see and feel and know
All that my soul hath felt or known
Then look upon the wine cups glow,
See if lis brightness atone,
hink il is flavor ycu would try,
II all procaim'd- d" Iis drink and III. -
Tell me hatc the bowl
Hate is Q feeble word
t,afle, abhor-my very Soul
With strong disgust is stirr'd
Nhene'er see. or hear, or tell
OF the dark beverage # tell
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

How overcoming i is to set beside senlimcnta
lass and listen to her sympathetic song accompanied
by the piano, OF:
"YES-yEs p@-yes
I'm -.tondy-thne o,cal
O-DEAR-su> oil my -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

THE BrE BusINESs-Mr. Rice, Of Ripley, Erie
county Pa, has extensive establishment for keep
ing bees. Twenty years ago he had one swarm, from
which in II years he had 396 swarms The Erie
Gazette states that that they had become power
fal that they had commenced depredations on the
neghboring tribes, going cut predatory eXcur-
sous 10 the distance of two or three miles. much 10
the annoyance Of the unfortunate ncighbors. lie
then killed off number of swarms, and obtained
over two tons of honey for the New ! ork market.
He has now adopted the patent hives for part Of
his bees in which .,nall glass drawers placed
in the upper part. with small apertures for access
from the main part Of the hive. In this way by
drawing the slide the bees be at work. and
the amount OF honey ascertained. When filed, the
drawer can be removed. and the place supplied by
another, without destroying the industrious insects.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17
WIT AND MUMoa. - he distinctions between
wit and hulnor are. that
Wit is intellecual humor, sensuous.
Wit is artificial humor, natural;

VIII ana nufnCr are. lhal
Wit is Intellectual; humor, sensuous.
Wit is artificial humor, natural;
that s, wit Is employed on artificial objects-the
toles Of fashion hunor represents real iorccal OBJ
ects and the traits O. less iciaed society than the
world Of fashion.
humor.st is not necessarily, man Of humor
but of humors. lie describe point out hui
morous pecuiartlcs IN others but affords, IN HIM
self a subject for the painter.
WIT the scholars quality, and partly learned
humor the quality Of genius, and cannot be derly-
ed.
Wit IL pcrceptive: humor. reflective. Learning
assists Wit; but rather lmpcdcs humor. The best
instances OF learned wit are, Radicals, Butler,
Swift; of learned humOr, ArbuthnOt and Lamb
Sheridan was the greatest natural wit perhaps that
ever lived. The finest humorous writers are Ger
vantes, Smollett, Goldsmith, and Washington lrv-
ing.
iIumor is, in part, constitutional matter o.
temperament wit, rarely SO. There Is satur-
nine. gay, delicate, and powerful humOr. 1t rang
es from a subtle association to broad buf.esque
Wit is exceedingly versatile and muliiorm IN 1T
modes but of one tcxture-aways intellectual. n
satire poet is wit humOrist writes mock heroic.
Wit bitter; humor good naturcd. Saturnlnc hu-
NOR and sarcastic vi. are very opposite. The first
is melancholy concealing tenderness; the last IS
brilliant pointing malice.
I'm description, humor appeals to the eye; wit &c
the mind. The finest humorous writers have gen
orally been poor takers, because humor requires
iallncss Of development and detail, too complicated
and extended ior conversation.
Wit, merely glancing at topic, is for that rea
son. admirably adapted u animated colloquy. There
is a marked d ticrcnce between the styles OF humor
GUS and witty writers. Humorous writers are more
fluent and mecdious witty authors generally
short aud pointed It is all the difference bet weei
the style 'perlodique and coupe
Humorous thoughts glide INTO the mind, sym
pathetic witty IDEAS, like cold distractions, daz
zlc, but never charm Wit and fancy, humor an
imagin are correatve.
\ humorous satirIst. sympathZcs with the Oblcc
of his ridicue. as Cervantcs with his hero bat
witty satrist always desplses the subject OF satire.
Ilumor paints directly; wit illustrates indirectly
Wit Is never descriptive at length 1t paints min
iatures, sharpens an cpIgram. Hunor Is vivid.
graphic wit is occupied with Analysing Character
humOr rather paints manners.
Dialogue is the forte of a man OF witt m0nofo gt
the property OF the humorous wrIter-.lrctarts
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

An American schoolmaster would probably give
this beautiful English document the following Trans
lation-'. An ass takin on him home. :"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

sub.editor announces that the editor Of the pa
per is uuwel and piously adds-"all good paying
subscrii crs arc requested 20 make mention of him in
Their nravers-,hc ether class need not do H. as the
praycrs of,hc wicked avail nothing
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

There is topper in our borough. says the Harris
burg Telegraph, whose hose is large and fiery red
that the Common Council thinks il sizes OF intern
peTancc, and about to ine hin because It pro-
Iccts over the sidewalks.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

may i Of the lovers of L. n the miss OF 6 tcer
said 10 der leg OF mutton Il ! she piece @
it.-.N1r Ntir
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

The ScuooLMAsTrE IN ENGLAND.-A gentle
OF the fast anchored Isle received the follow
ing from I native tradesman. Ii Is COPIED rtrbaiim
q iferatin for the benefit Of those saplent foreign
critics who once asked :. no raads an American
hook -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

The Charleston Mercury says that the man sent
by g.. eminent - keep tie light house N.y
Vet. .lasng committed great outrage. contra Do
a5s 5asr' his been lTrcd and feaihcred hy The peo
pie o Ky Ncsi AID shipped for Washington IN
p..ot boat 10 lay his ease before Secretary Ewing
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

The RoYaL NAIL STEAM PACKET CoAPAsY.-
IN account Of TIE means and intentions OF the
packet line which Is touch at New Orleans
.ts way from England to the West Indies, is pub
lishcd IN the Bee Of the 2l instant From this, u
appears that the Company has been chartered b.
the Crown with capital Of 800 900 pounds, dIvd
ed into fifteen shares Of one hundred thousand
pounds each.
Tie steamers appropriated for tDis service rro
fourteen ia number, If about $50 horse power and
1850 tons buTlhcn each. They are all constructed
OF equal IN order that each may be able 10 take
in It's turn the long voyage 10 England. by which
means each III return 10 that country twice every
yea, an thus Whatever repairs may become
ccssary may b. readily and easily made They are
intended chiefly to carry passengers, and are con-
strnctcd very much Oh the plan of the steamers 0.
Cunard's line.
IN the tran. mission Of the mails no more time il
20 be occupied at any place than is sufficient
change mails and passengers. The course Outwards
from Europe - tbs continent, by Madeira (prob
ably also Corunna.) Blr5edoes, ST. Thomas, Porto
Rico and Havana. The time ;Aat will be required
TO accomplish Il, including stoppagcs, is pa days.
Tie course to England is by Havana, Nassau and
Fayal The time from New Orleans TO London
VII be - days, bat should the steamers perform
their work L tine average rates OF Cunard's line,
the time between New Orleans and London, both
ouivgar1s aad sars VII be nearly days less
either Wy. II Nas IA the great line is connected
with North America. and IL also conncc's all North
snerica win the whole e.. the W 81 Indies includ-
ing the coast - South America and the Gulf Of
Mexico. y sailing vessel connects Madeira with
Fayai.
The agent appointed to carry the plan ofihe cor
rany INTO effect. j. uo@ ia New Orleans.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

DrATu oF tlaTrHr,s-it IS ata'ed by Tie liirh-
'lry MessuEer tAa' Maital4s. tne lmposins. a.ed l..
N.riA 'erolAa = Juy, .in, rcd a55u, 90.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

To DESTROY Ticks ON SnEEP.-Sir:-IIaving
noticed an article in your paper Of May lst, in re-
gard to destroying ticks sheep induced ne
to send you more simple method, and which !
have found eifccual having prlctlsed it for sever
years. II you think 1t worthy Of notice. you at
liberty to publish 1t IN your paper. Immediately
after shearing. apply lamp oil, poured from com
lamp filler, the whole length of the sheep from
the ears back, that 1t Will spread equally on each
e-one quart is sufficient fox eight sheep.
The lambs treated IL the same manner va
wing the quantity according to the size OF the
lamb.
If the lambs are large, care should be taken to
part the wool on the centre of the back and the oil
applied rs TO cause it to spread equally each
side.
In the fall of the year, when the sheep are
brought to the barn, | again apply the same. Oil
Is deadly poison 10 most insects, and when appli-
cd Is above described, the ticks may be seen dead
entanged IN the ends of the wool. The above
method, think has several advantages to recon-
mead 1t. First, flies, which are exceedingly an
noyIng to sheep after shearGg, Will not Il ,ht on
them for many days after
Second. The wool starts much cuicke. Tor being
oiled.
Third. Sheep treated in this manner v II cndur.
the cold storms, which frequently occur ate. shear
ing, with half the risk Of those that have no, been
oiled.
And lastly, have no donht but the next year.
clip Is considerably increased IL quantity, without
injury 10 It's quality.
have notAing bat nay own experience 20 sustain
me in the above statements. rs d. lot kuo@ thai
any other person ever practIcei t.-iaIAse Far
nicr.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

An Arabian la.int bronch; blush to a nailen's
chce. by tie earnestncss Of as glzc, said t. her
Ny looks have painted roses IN your cheoks-~hy
for..d nae 10 Gather thcm The law permits him
Nho sows 70 reap tao harvest. What ihiaG you =
ias la-ic, ladies
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

We are indebted To the Nashville WIZ fo- the
following, good 'ua.'..i gentleman Of the bar.
p.ead.a- before the Circuit Court Of an adjoining
county the othc- day on behalf Of client who had
sued his igh5or FOR SANDER thus appealed To the
postemous sympathies Of the jury 'tenlcmen
fsad the bar.ster, IN his mos, pathetic tone, place
yourselves tie position Of my client. how could
goe bear tie Thought. after you are dead and gone
tha, yon had LETT child behind 10 be painted
ate FATHER = the man vtO stole tie CMiag
kaif -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

\ threaibare coat is amor psoof against h gA-
wayman,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

\ JUDICIAL SCENE ~ NIRGINIA.-On looking
over some old magazines lltcly, came across the
following capital description OF curious scene IN
courtroom N Virginia, during the last war with
Grca: Britain
II vas during the last war; when the vessels Of
Admiral Gordon were making their way up the Po
tonac TO Alexandria, that negro woman was ar
ragncd for killing Of her own sex and color;
she had been committed for murder, but the evil
dencc went clearly to establish the deed to man
slaughtcr nasfnuch IL was done IN sudden heat,
and without malice aiorethought The attorney for
the commonwealth waived the prosecution for
der but quoted British authorities to show that she
might be convicted of maGsaughter, though COM
mttcd for murder. The counsel for the accused
arose, and in the most solemn manner asked the
court II it was thing ever heard OF, that ind-
vidual accused Of one crime and acquitted should
be arrag ned immediately for another, under the
same prosecution At intervals. boom-boom-
boom went the British cannon. - British authorI-
ties :" exclaimed the Counsel British authorities
gentlemen! l. there any upon the bench so
dead TO the feeling Of patriotism, AT such mo-
mont to listen to British authorities, when the Brit
Ish Cannon is shaking the very walls OF your court
house To their foundation -
This appeal was too cogent TO be resisted. Up
Jumped OF the Justices, and protested that 1t was
not to be bornc-iet the prisoner go-away with
your British authorities The counsel for the ac-
cused rubbed his hands and winked at the attorney
the attorney stood aghast-hs astonshment was
too great for utterancc, and the ncgress was half
way home before he recovered from his amazcment.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

METEoRrc SToNE.--Proessor Frost. IN his late
Geological report TO the Legislature OF tennessee,
describes a metcoric stone which fell Crosby s
Creek. the original weight OF which two thou
sand pounds. Ii is not known when il fell.
Professor Frost says, that from n brilliant steel
polish some parts OF the mass, 1t supposed
be silver ore by the inhabitants OF the vicinity
and divided INTO Fragments, winch are highly
valued. One man ashes $3.50 for piece which
would not be worth that sum by some hundreds OF
dollars il it were pure silver.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

DfARREgA-pcopc need not be long troubled
wiki that disorder, so generally prevalent at this
season, commonly known the summer or wei
complaint, when Tic certain remedy therefor may
be found every mans dinner table, in the sha pc
OF salt and vinegar Two -spoonsful Of the for
former, dissolved IN half gil Of the latter, and
swallowed ut draught, viii ia most effect an
instant cure The second dose, II needle l. Viii as
snredly accomplish IT, We are ready to give our
certificate to DR. Pickle the premises for We " t.
messed the proof. paod era! Deoloasira4daa.-
which is much as to say. ia Dutch, 1t hasch
been tride. FMS recipe should be published annu
ally.-.Nan,ackd Inquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-08-17

PofITIcs-' Say. Bill WAS all 1T ere muss,
Mr. Adams are Maxim
Why. Cncnm5ershius | tell you. la child crs
for &c moon DE iader hnsut gt 10 give Il - D m
cause lie caat. At the same time - 10 right 10
tell the ch ID he wont hear It cry. at would
be iutesisFin wid dc rglt o5 pet ton"
Dat ares de ground Wei guess they
emit d5.teuli Bo,s illm- ~ x. Non. Dll, N.lais
q $ gt,sicetagraf.'
D. agent tor so!l.ng Noda'.'- PTS. WY don.
Ycu read O. papers, nisgsr