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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-08-31

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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-08-31

nobscot Rivers. Mr. Dawson Ga. wished to no
duce the appropriation for Buffalo to $4,000 for
the purchase Of site only, 10 avoid extoriion on
Tho part of the propretors Of the lands to be Pur
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
GRINDING.

1--WE have not approved the course of the Branch
Bank AT this place in all It's proceedings. We
think it might do more to relieve the burdens of the
people. The directors careful of the
interests of the stockholders and they probably
ry their care far to GRIND tie people a hnie."
Ind. journal. Sept 1.
Well may the Bank excaim-"Save us from our
friends after open confession the part of
the Wing Organ.
The Directors GRIND THE PEOPLE \ LirrLE.
Boys do you hear that" 1t was not sufficient
.'GRIsT" for the people subscribe large portion
of the Banks stock; that. according To the Bank
Organ is not enough to keep the mill agoing -
but the Directors forsooth must .scRIND PEG
PIE LIrTLE!"
Old GENERAL KERR. who every body knows.
that knew any thing about him, as poor as a
..church mouse" used frequently during the cider
barrel era parade himself in front of the magnii
cent Branch Bank building at Evansville, aud with
arms akimbo declare that .thc Uhgs opncd the
Bank and-mE WAS ONE OF THEM - That was
some consolation for him. we have doubt, though
II was all he could o5tln hope for.
The people n general may console themselves with
the similar reilectlon-that, II they are GROUND
by the Bank, they themselves actually furnished, if
they do not now own. the = GHINDSfONE!'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

Here follows the appropriations of the Extra
Session Of Congress. Ii the wings continue this
reform, and Henry Clay says they WILL through the
two coming sessions, we may expect 10 see the ex
pcnses of Government reformed up to about
hundred millions Of dollars over Mr.. Van Buren's
administration. Go it, whiggery
The following sums We're appropriated during the
late Session OF Congress tor the purposes specified
For the Extra Session of Congress. s373,99o G6
For the pay, subsistence, &c, of
Home Squadron. 1s9.3lG 00
For Pauper lunatics in the District of
Columbia $500 90
For the payment of Navy Pensions, l39, 666 &C
For the funeral expenses of President
Harrison, 1900 co
For various fort lfcations. for ordnance
and preventing Indian hostilities 22o6, iOl Sc
For placing the Statue OF w ashirgton
in the rotunda of the Capitol, 1920 90
For the u. -. Department. i91 ,657 90
For the purchase Ct naval ordnance,
&C.. 100000 90
For outfits and salaries of diplomatic
agents ; (this act also gives extra
pay the Messengers and Servants
Of Congress, the amount Of which is
not specitied1 2SOO 90
For repairing the Potomac bridge. l5,>u6 co
An appropriation of he proceeds OF the
Public lands ESTIMATED annually,) 5000 900 90
a loan. l2,0oO,OO0 90
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
From the london Times. Aug. 20.

CASE Nix. MCLEoD.-Au apprehensIons OF
hostilities between the United States and this
try, arising out OF the detention of Dir. Mcleod, by
the authorities of New York, are happily, at
rest. Lord Pamerston's replies on Thursday ght,
IN the House OF Commons, to Il string OF questions
proposed by Mr. Roebuck, conveyed renewed as
surances tlrt Nr. NlcIcod's safety, and eventual
and not distant release. had been pledged to the
British Government by the American authorities.
What think American citizens of this Uh'ch
of the american authorities dared to make such
picdge! None could have been base, reach
erous the country the feed attorney of Brit
sh stockholders. What if a jury of American citi-
zens should find, upon. conclusive testimony the
Boosting British scoundre guilty of the murder Of
defcncelcss and sleeping ctIzens-shoud not ne suf-
fer the penalty due to a crime of such magnitude !
Here we find an Eagsh journal asserting that
McLeod's saJtty and release had been PLEDGED
to the British Government by the AMERIcAN Al
rmoRlrIEs Where will this base and scrsile truck
ling end When the people come To their senses.
and place the affairs of the nation II the trust keep.
ing hands of her sons who look her itonoy-
and glory above all fees. Then and not till then,
shall become and bye-word
with moHcy crafs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

WIVES ~ Louisiana guards the
rights OF her women with kind and parental care.
The husband cannot ALLEVIATE the property, even by
consent of the wife and even the money given by
the parents, either before after marriage. az
much the separate prop riy Of the wife the land
ard the NJ rrocs. sSfe-r make the husband
her debtor, and sue him in court OF law. DashIng
young fellows used 20 and marry the beau. itul
creoles of the territory, aud spend their property
within short period. leaving them 10 perjury. II
Is said that 1t 10 guard against this conduct on
on the part OF unprincipltd adventures. that the
enactment of his aw was found necessary by the
prudent and kind French creolcs OF that hosp bic
region. No matter what led to it, the example l.
wor hy of all praise.-.N american.
\ well guarded law fthis description would be
of great value every State a protection to the
rights of women. An attempt made IN the lie
gisature of this State To procure the enactment OF
some such law, we believe, few years since, bur
from some cause or other without success and the
benevoen. intentions of the author were subsequent
" used TO his Disadvantage by competitor upon
the stump. The was of the humtuSs 10y which
RoJf. Date O,cel was defeated for Congress in
1899.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

We copy the following from the Bank Charter.
SEC. :. The SAID bank shall not at any time
suspend or refuse payment gold silver OF any of
It's notes, bills or obligations due payable, OF
any moneys received upon deposite and if said
bank at any time refuse neglect 10 pay any bill
note, or obligation issued by such bank. # demand
ed within the usual banking hour-. at the proper
branch where the same payable according TO con-
tract promise, or undertaking, theron expressed,
or shall neglect refuse pay demand "a atOre
SAID any moneys received on depos'te. 10 the per-
son or persons entitled TO the same. then,
and IN every such case the holder of any such BILL
note or obligation, the person persons entitled
to demand or receive such moneys as Aforesaid
shall respectively be entitled to receive and recoV
or interest their said demands, until the same
shall be fully paid and satisfied al the rate OF twelve
per cenjum per annum from the time of such de-
mand as aforesaid /; and any branch 50 failing TO
meet ITS engagements may be closed dc al case 4"
insolvency.
Now will copy a little from the Both section
and would respectfully inquire of Governor Bigger
If he does not kAor that the charter is rioiaoa ;
and f so, why lie does order scre facias to be
sued out He has sworn to perform the duties re-
CURED of him by law viii he then perjure himself
by negectlng them, merely because those interest
ed deem it erpediem7
SEC. 26. The general assembly may at any
time appoint agent to examine the state and cond
ton of said bank, and each and every branch there
of, who shall have the same power and right eX
amlners appointed b, the directors OF the State
bank and when any agent az aforesaid shall find
and report the Governor o, the State shall have
reason believe that the charter has been vioat-
ed it may be lawful for he legislature to direct, or
the Governor to order tacias to BE- sued out
of the Marion Circuit Court the name of the State
(Which shall be executes upon the president of the
State bank for the time being, al least fifteen days
before the commencement of the term OF said Court
calling said corporation to shew cause where
fore the charter hereby granted shall not be decar
ed forfeited; and ii shall be lawful for the said
Court upon the OF said scire fIcias To exam
inc into the truth of the alleged violation and If
such violation be made In appear, then pronounce
a nd adiudge that the said charter Is forfeited and
annulled and every issue of fact, which shall arise
in such proceeding. and may be joined between the
Stae and the corporation aforesaid, shall be tried by
iurv and il shall be Lawful for the Court aforesaid
require the production of such of the books of the
corporation It NAV deem necessary for the ascer
tainment of the coutroverted facts and the final
judgement of the Court aforesaid shall be oXamina-
BILE in the Supreme Court of the State, by writ of
error, and may be there reversed affirmed
cording to usages of law and it shall be the duty
of the Governor to employ counsel on behalf OF the
State, to prosecute such writ OF scire tacias
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
CoLD- BLooDEp MuRDER.-Mr Samuel Adam.

CoLD- BLooDrp MuRDER.-Mr Samuel Adams
of the firm of Seatchard and Adams. printers. of
Gold street, New YORK. recently disappeared very
suddenly. Ii now appears that he murdered
by J. c. Colt, author Of a Treatise Book Keep
ing" and brother Of MIR. Colt the celebrated nven-
tor of the repeating rifles and pistols. 1t that
Colt owed Adams $500 Tor printing. and he was
about leaving the city. Adams called at his TO
collect the money Colt murdered him. packed his
body in a box with salt, and sent il board
sci bound for New Orleans. Strange noises had
bee heard IN Colts room 4 certain night, by 9TH
occupants of the building, and these and
other circumstances which seem to fix the crime up
on him beyond the shadow o.. doubt, lei 10 his ar
rest and commitment 10 prison for trial. IL one
Of the most cold bloodcd murders We ever heard Of,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

SHEEP.-Wc notice that a large number Of sheep
driven west from the eastern part of State,
and from OHIO and western Pennsylvania. We
learn their destination to he the praries of western
Indiana, and of Illinois and Wisconsin. If these
vast praries are found we'll adapted to sheep, to
these vast plains of the west now considered al
most useless from want OF timber, the wool grow nc
business must be transferred from the older States
and these hitherto accounted wastes, become in
fact the most productive lands OF the west.
In the heavily timbcred lands OF the west sheep
do not do so well at first but few years of accii
nation has produced many. and as fine animals,
a. the hilly portion of the older States.
1t but few years since. when herds of cat
tie were driven west, generally for the immediate
uses of the emigrant. But during the past year
thousands on thousands of the increase have been
returned for the eastern markets. and we venture
the prediction. that those who live To see 10 or /.
years hence, viii see our thoroughfares crowded
with loads of wool, and droves Of sheep, bound eas
for consumption.
These things argue we'll for country. In
them consist many OF the true of wealth and
Independence. The fac. is all that countr,
needs is for portion Of lazy spectators and mere
consumers to 90 to the earth, Gods heritage to tht
children of man, and to become producers. and hon
est, iudepe -den' men. Then will be the millennium
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
THE LATE ELECTION TEMPERANCE

LII II
From the Journal. semi weekly, of Sept Il, we
extract the following
at cannot be denied that there are belonging to
bo-h partie- great many that be Influenced
on the dav Of election IN their voting by cOplous
dreuching with liquor. MIR. West and his temper
friends being fully aware of that fact used IT
to the utmost extent during the day. The groce-
res were made free. All who wished drank freely
withou, price, u Mr.. Vests cost. In consequence
Of this immoral and highly censurable mode OF cleo
toncer.ng there were more intoxicated men and more
fighting lhan have been altogether IN town for
tie last five years. Mr. Vests temperance friends.
however winked az it and thought it most excel
lent and justifable way of beating the rascally
wings"
What say the people. aye, the rhig people, Of
Marion, to the charge which the Journal makes
against them in the above paragraph 1t
thing less. in fact, than that Mr. West secured his
election by ''drenching" the drunkards - large
proportion of whom of course cannot be ocovetoe-.
because there would have been need OF "inhu-
encing them by copious drenching with Liquor.
The wings mast feel proud of tbs compliment OF
their organ, very
As for the mputaton against Mr. West and his
temperance friends in particular-if he or they are
in any degree deserving OF censure, Mr.. Hannaman
and his temperate Incorporate friends are no,
less so. We have been assured that he or they not
withstanding their exclusive pretensons in favor oil
temperance did furnish funds TO groceries for the
purpose suppose of "drenching great many
If is to be inflicted at all then, let it he
done equally. What is sauce for the gander ought
certainly to be sauce for the goose.
In relation to the fighting alleged by the Journal
to have occurred, have heard of but instance
of the kind, and in which tie combattants were al
whgs. 1t grew out of the falsehood propagated by
the Journal in relation to Mr.. Vests workmer
sleeping in an out house with dogs. whig, rely
ing upon the Journal good authority reiterated the
story IN presence of IA man IN the employ of Mr.. w
who was him>elfa wing. He warned the SANDER
er not to repeat the statement in his presence. but
the warning was disregarded, and the slanderer cot
his hide well tanned for his temery. his to be
was Il wrong, but most of heblame should attach t.
the Journal itself, as being the instigalor Of it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

VINO is PERrIDIoUs 1.-The .Udd,soHifH. A
print that did more for The Wing cause last tall
than any other IN the country, asks this question,
ana thus pursues it
g If a baa. MAS tie leading object, why was no;
bank candidate elected Why were two gentle
men places upon tue same ticket, who were open
and underwriting opponents of a Bank Were they
put forward decoys that the votes OF he people
might FIRST be secured and then these decoys made
the instruments OF design of which the people di
not hear, aud To which they were not parties Was
any such fraud and pertiity contemplated fir
was, were not IN the secret. II had been,
and had lent hand to forward such stupcndou-
cons piracy, we should look upon ourselves for
evermore worthy otlcct OF the scorn and contempt
OF honest men,.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

FuN CoMING.-We unders,an that FIX Governor
Noble Fund Commissioner of Indiana, has filed a
bill in Chancery. in New York against Milton
Stapp and the gang of brokers concerned with him.
We understand that Noble charges Stapp with hav-
ing received some serenity fce thousand dollars
than he has accounted for
This information give it to us 1t il
possible that II may be technically incorrect though
correct IN substance. We should not be surprised
if the people should begin believe in the old ad-
age.-"Whc rogues fall out. honest men get their
due
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

The ADDRESS THE ULTRA WHIG CoNGREss-
MEN.-The TRADE of political heresy and nonsense,
having for It's object radical change of the
tuition, and the ahrogaton of all Executive power.
which portion oil the wings IN Congress nav. put
forth in an address TO the people cannot fall upon
deliberate examination, to be generally condemn
ed. Ii is one of the most alarming signs of the
times that paper proposing such INDUSTRIOUS lnno-
vatIons. should be promu gated In their authoritative
and official form. Nothing but uDgoverned passion,
ana the most extraordinary excitement could have
induced the body OF men, which composed the wing
caucus. to sanction document filled with such per-
nlclous doctrines. Garry out the schemes of these
people, and you subvert the constitution. In The
better days OF the republic, If set of potlans had
undo rtaken to discover mode of digging their own
graves, this paper would have saved them all fur
Their trouble. Twenty years ago, no sane man who
hoped for popular favor would have dared breach
such doctrines. Why. the CONSTITUTIONS 1t came
from the hands of It's immortal trainers the most
splendid monument OF political wisdom that Cod Al
mighty ever permitted the human md To devise
And now, congressional wing caucus, in a par
oxysm of rage. the defeat of a preposterous bank
bill, threatens to It's fair proportions and de-
stroy all its conservative features. We shall see
whether these frenzied politicians innocuate
the people with their madness.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

\ wing State Convention has been called by the
Wing Central Committee OF New York, to be held
on the 9th of October. "ior deberaton and coun-
sell The Albany Evening Journal says:
I'VE hope to see the Democratic Fathers OF the
Wing Party there"
That's idea II the whig party is son of
democratic fathers 1t must certainly be WegHimafe;
for democrat ever has acknowledged the pa
tcrnlty as set forth by the Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
The money article ofthe \. y. Evening Post, OF

Sept. IL, contains the following paragraph -
Indiana and Illinois State Bonds at 46 a IL per
cent. 1t was supposed that the distribution bill
would have the effect of raising materially the pri-
ces OF these stocks, but the famous measure seems
to have had quite contrary effect. We think We
ry important for the low prices ofthcse stocks
is the general want at confidence rs TO what are
good or bad stock. These States have had much
difficulty with their agents-so much has been re-
pudI atedso much in dspute--the state refusing to
recognize this lot ot stock, that purchasers do not
know which Is the genuine and therefore Ill touch
none OF it. 1t is difficult. indeed, believe that
bonds bearing six per cent interest. Of TWO sovereign
States III this Union, should be more than ~ per
cent. discount
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

ARREST OF JoNEs.-This individual, who recent
" absquatnated with about 10000 OF the funds Of
the Farmers and Mechanics bank of Troy, came
down in the Utica Thursday, accompanied
BY he officers who had been pursuit of him. He
was teller in the bank, and has been committed to
take his trial for embczzement.--N Y. paper.
SO, being "Teller in bank" has let of the
villain as an ..embczzles." Should of the poor
er class ''embezze" ham, even "cymi'ng,"
he would at once walk off to the penitentary as a
common thief, and no questions asked. The peo-
pie may depend upon it, that while such injustice,
is done, they not safe. Suppose that one of our
bank officers should caM of, with all the funds in
the Branch Bank, IF there any auataJie.) do
you suppose lie would suffer half the unishment
meted out to the poor devil who should steal from
him but Plug Of fobacco2 Far from it He has
been reputed rich-he has moved in the first circles
he is-he is this, and he is that-poor fellow he
could not help it Securing with his stolen plum
der some scoundre not mere honest than himself he
gives bonds and slopes
People of all complexons an honest viii
bear watching. Keep your eyes on those who have
it in their power to rob you.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

The French Frigate III BtHe Poule unGcr the
command of the Prince de Joinyille IN company
with the Ffench brig of var La Cassard, recently
arrived At New YORK from lillifix. The usua, sa-
lu,e was fired from the l.. =. Ship North Carolina.
The Prince departed for Washington after his
arrival.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

CANADA TAX o. HAsKs.-The canad AZ House
of Assembly have resolved 10 TAX IA" Gre collation. Of
the yariaus banks IN the province one ger cent
This will y'eid revenue of some :io,t"n per an
mum, and assist IA measure L carry on; the c.
,ens.se -ca' u mp Tcmen,s lately proposed IN the
Iiausc ~ y. :. IL Harrison.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

Sun TRrtsuRY.-The Address promulgated by
the ultra Wing members Of Congress gives the
opinion OF the Wing leaders - the proper con
sruction be put upon the last veto. winch. itver-
fed, viii be a triumph Of correct prin,iples. and
for ever set at rest The currency gucs ION lar
1t pertains to national legislation. The address
SAYS:
The last Woo has narrowed the question of a
bank doau To the basis at the Sab treasury >caemc.
and obvious from the opinions ct that =,
tha' the country not to expect any thing better
than the exploded Sub treasury. Of
the character. from Mr. Tyler.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

ANOTHER BRiTrsH OUTRAGE ON THE CANADA
BoRDER.-rhe following is from the Sentinel" OF
Burlington, Vermont
.laother .4trocious Inrasion Of .inaericaH SOIL By
the Gu Throat British SOidtery.-By letter from
Abufgh, we learn another airocious invasion of our
territory has been perpetratcd by atniate gh
bors, the British. On Sunday night last party Of
twelve British soldiers, fully armed. crossed over
INTO Alburgh, Vt, from Canada, IN three wagons.
They then proceeded To the house CT Mr.. Brown.
tc!tich situated fDHr miles fhs lie ofLie Hes who
is a brother in-law of Col Grogan. one of the po
lltica refugees OF ISIS. and who has resided upon
tins side ever since. This about midn ght.
Tke brave baud Of British midnight sssssslns then
stealth.ly entered the house with b. yonets fixed.
y portion Of them proceeded TO the bedroom OF Mr..
and Mrs. Brown, and With bayonets at their Threats
threatened them with instant death IN case they
made the least noise. The others went to the bed
where Col. Grogan was sleeping. seized gagged
and bound him hand and foot. thrust = 6ayone,
through his leg, another into his side ani ia this
horrible state. nearly destitute of clothing he was
These are the Circumstances al th.s internal affair
from n source entitled To the fullest confidence.
Col. Grogan IL an American, bat tor few years
preceding the outbreak of 1897. he resided on Cad.
wells Manor. two three miles from Al
burgh, on the Canada side. An enthusiastic Re.
publican, he early IN the contest became an object
of suspicion and hatred TO the loyalst troat=
Canada. In the winter of 1888, Tie BrItl-h s0lde-
~ surrounded his house, drove his helpless te and
children this side 1T the lines, on foot. through
the lnclemency OF a Canadian winter, burned hs
house and plundered and laid waste his property To
the amount Of $4,000. They will now complete
their vengeance bv numbering hun the testIrno-
ny of some perlured scOundrels such British gold
never fails TO procure.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

IMPORTANT DocUMENT.-We have had reported
expressly for the Sentinel. an address recently de-
livered to the citizens of Posey County, by RoBERT
Dale OwEs, Esq, which will lay before
readers next week. To speak OF this address in ad-
vance, would be dong both it and It's author nus-
tce. No doubt IT will no looked for anxiously I'd
all ask, is that the people may read, reflect, and
act upon IL
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05

az Since the u. =. Bank made assignment
Of It's worthless fancy stocks It's own stock IS hawk
ed about almost any price. The latest sales we
have seen noted, were at y cents on the dol
lar. What fine places banks % keep the peo-
pies money.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
AND YET ANOTHER VICTORY

At an election Saturday last, for Justice of
the Peace, held in this city, WILLIAM SULLIVAN,
Esq. democrat elected over the whig candidate
by the handsome majority Of 81 votes. We think
the bank lunto Will soon tire with contending
against the people. The vote stood follows
Sullivan, dem. pa Starr, dem lO2 Holland
wing. Isl; Mcfarland. wing. 53 Hare, wing. 80.