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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-07-21
FRANKLIN.

Il josiah Franklin, and Abiah his wifel
lie here buried They lived lovingly to-
gether il wedloek. ffty-fse years and
without al estate. OF any gainful employ
ment, By consiantlaboftnd honest .I68uss
Inv. with Gcd's blessing) maintsined :
large family comfortably and bfought
|up thirteen cbildtaa 3 l.i55ssyyen grandellil-
Idren. rspStspIlxI.t ] 70 &C.
III IND 81 sfssf6st not Providence re
was G pious and prudent man she dis
/ crest aud viri1ous woman. Their young
est son in filial regard to their me.ncry
places ibis stone. J. f. born 1865 died
il744, <E 50. A. r. born 1857 died
1852. HI SIS. 5,
The marble tablet beating the above
Inscription having been dilapidated by the
iravages O! time, number Of citizens en-
Itersaining The most profound veneration
Tor The memory Of the illustrioas Benjamin
Frag Kiln. and desirous Of reminding sue.
ceeding generations that be was born II
Boston in 1907. erected this obelist over
the graves u Bis pare ats. 10 1927.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-07-21

80. a. 81
i Fossil Rsmains. Soma parsons shgag-
ID last week in making n excavation
al clay and grave! for cnlvert in The ci.
M OF Richmond found some curious spe-
cimens of petrihcaiion. They consist Of
large snd small sharks teeth. lsome Of
Them indenied Ike saw, ere saidto be-
long 10 animal, not now lip existence. Y
and i tusk about a foot long. which seems
10 have belonged TO 90 elephant. Or some
Eothrr similar animal. 1,s
Five years ago. 10 he Midlothian coal
pits, ! few miles from Ricbmond, beauii-
ful Impressions 81 sman hsh were found
I've hundfsd feet belov che surface Of ,ha
earth. Those Impressions Eere, ifseee III
cons;derable numbers on lie black slssS
which il found Is the scpefincambsa.
stratum Of the coal vein.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-07-21
E.p,n d. Re,lon 7fa,seripl, Jsly 9.

FnAERLiN's MoNuMENr.--T This Eaen-
,ttnent. ia the centre OF the enclosure be-
tsseen The fremont House and Park street,
Church. is now visible from the street,
the foliage Of The Young. irees.in front Of
III having been trimmed. Is We suggested
sIfew days since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-07-21

-This crude poetry u de.igned % refer % The
csitorial remark on the Esd &C June last in theSe
words: a7his comfniltee, pf which Col. John
Thomas was The chairman aRG the late Outefbrsdse
Horsey one of ila members, have shown most COZ
elusivsiy that tNcverton, hiree miles below War
Ferry combines every teqaisite for National
Foundry ia pre-eninent degree, Which has been
claimed Tor any other sizes. Z Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-07-21
TE.s.,led InaMl cel tateIy,

May 10, lsia+
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

HoRRIp.-A man named Bird. am Eagl -hman,
residing at Pittsburgh, Pa, confined his Wiic Ia a
chair and fire to her clothing. She was awful
ly burned. The drunken brute was committed and
if Justice done him, the remainder of his life vii
be spent in the service of the State and ais ration
bill VIII be very light
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

TuE ExrR..-We shall shortly commence
the Extra State Sentinel, and we are pleased to say
that subscribers begin to come in. Those who wish
full file must not delay another day. And every
body win, takes 1t. should ~escrve every number.
1t will bring more than cost after It's expiration
and will be worth It's weight IN gold two years
hence If bound ~ nicely. We want people to ha' e
II to refer to when We are candidate for the Pre-
.ldency. No doubt good many lies will be told
about US and consequently We want every body to
keep the record"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

THE DTFgRENcE.-E. B. Smith, the Biddle f.
nancier of England, who guilty OF forging Ex-
cheqner bills to a large amount, has been sentenced
to transportation for life As his forgeries did not
exceed half million Of dollars, he is punished.
Nick Bddle still resides at Andalusa. and Sam
Swartwout and ID district Attorney Price still
basking IN sunshine at Washington and New York
We have not been able to learn whether any diff
Guilty has occurred between the latter gentlemen
and Messrs. Wise and Profit.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The editor Of the Albany Evening Joana..
wing paper, after having received upwards Of SIXTY
nine thousand dollars for less than four wears PRINT
ing, finds fault because three hundred dollars are d.
vided among three papers for doing similar work.
\ far specimen of whig reform,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

GIVE TIE Devil HIS DUE-Ne some time since
gave the Indiana Record credit for an article
written by NIr. Grubbs. Of the "Indiana Courier"
This was oversight and we regret 1t. Butfrieni
Grubbs must no, question our compliments = they
sincere and we may add, our structures have
their source in the same fountain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

RESUMPTION II New JERsEY.-The Legislature
of New Jersey has passed the Bank b. making
the Banks Of that State resume on the l5.h OF Au-
gust next. Vow where Is Kentucky Sac vas 70
resume when other States did WHAT excuse !as
she now
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

Ex-GcyERNoR NoBLE.-It gives us pain to hear
that this gen'lem1n, who for many years past has
borne distinguished and honorable part in IN
diana politics, Is in very delicate heath. so much so
indeed, that he contenplates shortly visiting the
Island Of Cuba, in the hope that It's climate may
exert salltary influence IN restoring his health
.Neocaatie Courier.
Look here, freud Grubbs this is al CANNON.
Il IS strongly suspected here that he viii 60 fur
ther than New Orleans, unless certain brokerage"
bus ness with l.. ID. Johns. should turn out more
profitable than expected. He may in the event of
good dividend, 90 to Cuba; and if he Should find
jiuaaciering beneficial to his pocket there, we
hope the climate viii be to his health, he will stu q
there.
The Courier, by the way, knows but little in re-
atty Of the Ex-Governor. lie has eaten more FIR
meat than any other man in Indiana and few,
evenofhs most intimate acquaintance, have the least
picion of the magnificent financial designs he had
planned, and would have executed, but for the uu-
toward result of his upon Stapp. The full ex-
tent Of these desIgns-though no doubt they exceed
the South Sea scheme Of John Law-wll never be
known; but we are industriously collecting items
every dny-and shall occasionally furnish the mate
rial facts TO our readers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

ANOTHER SHlNPLAsTER Blow uP.-The Ohio
Rail Road Company at Cleveland, have gone the
way Of all bank swinders, leaving some $40 900 n
the hands of the people. This is what Horace
Greedy, the galvanized squash, the lying. hard
cider slanderer would call - honest nnancering."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

Still CoNI>c.-We learn from tie Petersburgh
VA InteiIgencer of the 5ta inst. that Mr. Todd
Wing Senator from the Matthew's District, in the
Virginia Senate, has been De ccted in forgeres to
large amount. Go It coons
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The Wayne CO. Record. Wing and Abolition
paper, strongly censures Mr. Kennedy representa-
uye m Congress, for voting against Adamss petit
ton for the Dissolution OF the Union. o. course
the Record is M favor Of O.,soivng the Union, Ike
the Aboliton.>ts generally. though policy prevents
an immediate open ayowll Of me doctrine. But
Jory members were traitors enough u vote for tire
petition and we have no doubt that the heart of
each Of The forty biacker than the face Of the
blacklist negro in the world.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

O. The Rev. Mr.. Knapp, IA rou>ing Preacher.
has been stirring up the sinners in Boston with a
long pole, and caused a terrible gnashing of teeth
among the multitude OF reprobates. lie asserts that
most OF the Preachers OF these hitter DAYS have erred
and strayed from the true path; and consequently
has had several very respectable quarres " tia his
brethren in the ministry, who have grown iistless
fat aud lazy. lie says it is easier for shsd 70
climb tree tail foremost, than Tor such men TO get
to Heaven.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The Nincennes Gazette can brag over all its con
temporaries in one respect at east-its correspon-
dents can lie faster and bigger than any others.
The way, for instance, that Consistency" lets out
the vkqpDers, is not slow by Jug-full
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The Journal did copy Prentcc's nasty story about
Daniel Webster, notwithstanding its denial; and
We still believe it has not copied Mr.. Webster's aft
davts in reply to the story, Mr.. Douglass pre-
tends it has done. We are really as,onished at Mr..
Dourlass
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

o. \ package to our address, post marked
" Button, " Ind, and charged = cents postage.
remains in the Office here. lfthe person who sent
it THINKS it worth fifty cents he can have it returned
We have nothing 70 do with documents unless the
postage j. paid.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

WAR In an article on the prospect and proba-
bi;y of wa with EngI the Alexandra Index
thus sums up the causes:
lst. Upon the right of search. Cd Upon her in
reference Ia our slaves. Sd. Upon the North
Eastern Boundary Question. 4th. For burning the
Caroline. 9th. For KnightHg McNabb 9th. For
her interference with friendly nations. 7th. For
the desire to pay her tor old scores Sth. For her
treatment to Ireland. 9th. For our love Of fight
ng aud 10th. For our love o. peace.
II seems 70 US that our cotemporary has omitted
many just causes, which, to be sure might be sum
med under enc head, and put forth others, light if
not frivolous. II we g to with England, it
VIII be or the benefit OF the human race IN general
whatever may be the primary cause. England, by
her proceedings FOR the last three four wears, has
proved to the world that those who control her des
TIMES deserve to be ranked with pirates and robbers
The punishment ior TIA offences she deserves and
when the pibr0ch of shall sound, it vii be but
the beginning of the end of measures which will
curb her unholy and Unsuitable ambition. 1t viii
be the signal not to blot her name from the record
OF nations but to teach her humility, honesty and
justice.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The CALEDONIA SArE.-The steamship Calcdo-
ma about winch much fear was expressed As to her
safety, Is heard from She left Liverpool, and seven
days out, she experienced Tremendous .ale, and
was obliged to put back. Sae sustained some dam
aye.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

4 Tall neutrality-suspicious., the traveller
mentions in his work on Central America planter
VINO owuo two hundred thousand acres of land, ten
thousand head Of cattle, one Thousand mares and
mules seven hundred horses, four volcanoes, seven
large rivers, and four boiling springs From the top
of one of the volcanoes the owner can gt his pipe,
and see the Pacific and Atlntc oceans at one view
We expect to be las heirs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

DENocRATic REyIEw.-We have received from
the new pubshers-J. & II. G. Langley, - Chat
ham street, New York-the March number Of this
period cal. bat have only this week TO note the
table Of contents, VIZ
Tho late William Ladd the APOSTLE Of Peace i;
the Oles of Sappho-I. Oleto Nenus-2. To a
Girl: The Stars that have set in the 9th Century
No. byron; The Student Life of Germany
Sketches of Characters Of the Middle Ages-No. l.
The Chatelaue Lines to a Famous Belle The
Last of the Sacred Army The Burglars; Wood
worths SOnnetts the Pun shment OF Death To
the Young Prince of Wales Political Portraits
with Pen and Pencil No. %. William Cullen Bryant
with tine steel engraving); Choruses from the
Greek Tragedies The Penny Postman-No. / i;
Monthly Commercial and Financial Article; Month
y Literary Record
We shall notice some of these articles more fully
hereafter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

RIGuTEoUs PREsENrME>r.-rhe Grand Jury
Of New YORK has presented tie Wall street 8 Board
of Brokers " as public nuisance. This Is right
They are not oaiy nuisances. individually aud col
Iectvely, out generally. very great sw!nd.ers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

\ man named Maadly attempt-I address
crowd At Bli,sn3re day or t~D ag1, but. was
checked Oy the polce.-P-sa. hqsrer.
suppo.e b. had been - Wing. AMI had al
tempted to address crowd on the holy S4b5a,h-
would he have been checked
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

Wien they were getting up the h,gh tariff Il
1921, the eccentric joan Randolph sell sad OF all
these force ass II help the few under the pretext
OF ding .aD 'ar. aad protecting domestic industry
that a. the coHtrvances OF churcl aud state are.
that \. may be rich and idle, while b. works tos
HIM.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

"The Treasury notes Of the Federal Government
were protested to day to large amount. Several
Thousand dollars presented by different holders
al the bank Of Commerce, and also at the bank of
America, and the fact that no provision had been
made TO meet them, the subject of much con-
yersation and excitement. " I. cypress.
Tins is the result Of all the fine promises made
before the election Of Harrison. The government
acknowledged bankrupt by the wings themselves
They frequently, but falsely, declared it under
Van Buren, but the poisoned chace 5 now at their
own lips.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

New BAxE Treasury NoTES.-We have before
rs sheet Of the new Treasury Notes for the Sta'e
Bank Of Indiana. ~ specimen Of engraving, we
have rarely seen il surpassed and in chasieness Of
des On. It excels. bank but mint drops
The oil is rather wider than usual, to accommo-
date splendidly engraved >. in which is excel
lent copy Of Greeuoughs statue Of Washington
G FIVE" being seen at the top and bottom OF the
figure The vigne'te in the centre Represents " en-
terprise aud protection" mot high tariff protection
but regular bu.It western hunter, in hi frock,
with his pouch on his shoulder and his trusty rifle
as 5 right hand companion.) Enterprise IS rep
resented by Jny farmer "a young one, girls J
surrounded with agricultural implements, ms left
hand holding sickle and resting on a bee hive, bis
ght resting an axe, horn Of plenty his feet
aud directly over the last, is the bull Kirby, and
over him. e Y >" resting winch may be seen
Mercury caducelis and distaff 1T the bottom of
the bill is our Polly milking Brndie." She gives
4 large quantity, as may be seen by an extra pail
with two ears standing By. On thc right end, top
au5 bottom. the wo7ds .. Five in neat die, the
three last letters connected IN the centre ofthe end
tremendous load OF sheayes with wing on horse
buck, his - bloodhound crossing the " one yoke"
o. steers. The load is somewhat out OF proportion,
aud think the engraver must have had 10 his
mind the toad on the necks of the HOLSTERS. But
MS steers" carry It finely. heads up. and we have
no doubt the Hoo~iers viii DO so with theirs.
The b. ID reads thus: - The State If Ind ana Will
pay the State Bank Of Indiana or bearer Five Dbl
lars two years after date, with interest at the rate
Of five per cent. per snnum, or viii receive this
when presented for all state dues. except Wabash
& Erie Canal Land"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

NEIGHDoRLY.-Th Lafayette Advertiser address
the following invitation to his Wing neighbor
Of the Tippecanoe Journal. Il sounds nice and
neghboTly
Major, Court adjourns, and YOU get a
good job ot Loco Focoism on hand, bring 1t over
with Your other work and ST half day with US
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

"PLrxDrRER' Is oat again in the Bedford Review
upon DR.. Norven. Ills argument Is queer, but
thoroughly Wing. He goes strong for the right
Of Wings to rob the Treasury whenever they can
and protests against minority report from a com
mttee to enquire nto the matter anti-repubican.
This is certainly carrying full the prei ssions
which his party lately found il convenient to make.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The Lafayette Journal. 9th inst. pays some hall
dozen compliments to the State Sentinel. Thank
you. Major; thank you. But don't neglect your
Reistb0rs too much.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

The NAIL RoBBER.--lhe Fort Wayne Times
says may dismiss our doubts TO the Sheriff Of
that county presenting pistol NJ tie head OF the
boy Warner. and threatening to blow his brains out,
II he did not acknowledge the robbery Very well.
lie adds
AS TO the lashes. the Sheriff says If you think
they should be well put on and rubbed m, you had
better come and attend to it m person"
Unlike the sheriff, disdan to "strike man
IN IRONS" But fit should ever fall - our lot to
make grdrcn Of his back, he VIII find that we
can hcvt me cat w.Mom a crook of he wria in
a style that would bring discredit 70 any boat
swans mate. lie had better not provoke US
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

MARSHALL ExPoUNDER.-This paper par ex-
cellence, democratic" Expounder, seems to have
taken to "expoundlng" whiggery. 1t should fall
back upon rs former high grounds.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

LOUISVILLE SuN.-Ihs Is the title of a new de-
mocrctic paper ately established IN Louisville, Ky.
by c. & II. {. Pope. 1t is well printed a sheet
Of about the right size-that IS for beauty and
venience in reading, and is we'll filled with sound
democratic matter. We speak OF It's size, because
the Advertiser of the same city Is too large and un-
wieldy, frequently causing US to lay 1t aside with
cut reading on that account We wish the Sun
every success.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

ThE OLD HERo-rhe venerable GEN. Jackson
was - years old on the sth Of this month May hc
yet live in the enjoyment Of health and pros
perty.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

Gov. BiGGrR AND THE YANKsr.-A story is
going the rounds Of the papers headed - Gov. b E.
ger and the Yankee" To show its absurdity. it
Is only necessary to say, that Gov Bigger is real
specimen Of Hoos.er growih, standing upwards Of
feet in his stockings. and is too much Of a gen
tleman to visit driak.eg hotels. Weex?ect nothing
for this.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

CuB,.-A mortal blow has been given to slavery
in the Island OF Cuba. The Governo: General has
ssued an order for the immediate conhscaton of all
estates found with netc negroes upon them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

ONO RIyrR.-The Ohio river IS reported to be
now higher than it mas been FOX TIE three last years
and still rising.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22
CONGRESS-.


Owing to the irrerulariiy ofthe mails. our regu-
lar correspondence has not arrived. Oar table is
now covered with about two bushels Of exchanges.
and from them and tic reported proceedings Of the
Globe. We select the following summary from among
score. Of columns 81 ver5iage.
The Wig senate has legal zedt suspension Of
the District banks by permitting them TO pay out
su-peaded and deDreciated pa per. Mr.. Linn If No.
introduced a b.ll to refund totem. Jackson the fine
of $1,000 Imposed on h.n by vindictive Judge for
preserving the CITY of New Orleans from piliage.
Ii was referred 10 the Committee on the Judiciary.
ST. ca their e bat one democrat. IL - uncertain
whether IL VII pass. Mr.. Clay has come out with
ms tariff resolutions and q repeal the clause Of the
Distribute u Act. which d.scoutInues It's operation
when the rate 81 duties exceeds - per cent. He
must d. something - - t3e vote OF Massachusetts
from Daniel Webster and consequently he goes IN
for granting exclusive privileges 70 the Eastern
utacturrrS, AZ fAe cX eu~e 1T all other classes aud
gives tac che % his .Ci1rlies" O. advocate high
protective duties By te lf,g tie people i is 70 pro-
tect domestic industry =. TIE hopes by tRis
20 wors d., nag INTO thc Presidency.
The President has sent connln cation - Tie
Senate on the SUBJECT 81 making provision by law.
for the removal ct cases similar - Mcleod's from
the state he Federal CoIrt Of the UNITED States.
This s 4 pretty broad m,sem,1t - wrcst from the
states the power = 10y murderer pirate. IL he
should happen 10 clam taat he belonged 10 some
ioTel IN country.
Nothing l. yet been done with the ENchequer
projects.
II the House large member of .'pr.yate bills
have passed. TIE members were informed by the
President that the Secretary ct tine Treasury
ed or four millions ofdoilars more II ct through
the next three months The appropriation bli -
the great subject and mas been under consideration
ses eral day~ the democrats trying u reduce the
eXpend tunes called for. aud the wings gong the
whole. They, as Nr. Clay did 10 the senate. deny
that the wings promised 10 reduce thc expenditures
OF the government.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-03-22

ANorHER MoLEoD Casa fellow arrest
ed in Lockport y. y. for participating in the de-
struction Of the Caroline. HIS name Is John Sher-
dan Hogan and / is positively asserted THAT there
was no mistake about him lie Is said to have been
clerk to the Sheriff of the Gore district. who was
McNab's Lieut.. Colonel. when engaged opposite
Navy Island. lie vas formerly in McNab's law
Office. lie is native OF Ireland, but regular
built British tory. A great excitement was Undue
ed in consequence ofhs arrest, and the probability
seems TO be that he vii SWING. We notice that as
soon as the news reached Washington the Presi-
dent got scared and sent IN a communication TO
Congress, bearing Indirectly on the question.
\ FLAsu IS THE PAN.-rhe Hogan. spoken of
above, we learn has been set free 10y Judge Ransom
@ the ground Of detect IN the warrant for his ar
rest. The excitement was great IN consequence.
Il j. asserted thai there sufficient evidence.
besides bis o@n confessions. 10 have convicted him.
lie not the only rascal wh, has escaped the gal
lows Arougl legal technical t;cs