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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-03-31

The Irishman's GAIA short time ago, a
poor IrishlAan applied at the Churchwar.
denis Office Of Manchester for relief, and up.
OH some doubt being expressed as to wheth.
er he was proper object for parocbial char
ity, enforced his suit with much earnestness:
"Och." your honor" said he. .:"re Ill BE-
starved long since. but for my cat"
"Bu, for what 7" asked his astonishcd in.
terrogator.
my cat!" rejoined the Irishman.
"Your cat how sol"
"Shure, yer honor. I sould her eleven
times, for stxpence time. and she was al.
ways at home before I'D get there myself"
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-03-31

WHIsKEY AND THE MoNKEY.-Ata tenn
perance meeting in New York. Mr.. Poll
ard, one Of the devoted and efficient aPOsi-
les Of the good work. sent forth by the
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-03-31

ness of whole people is measured by the
aggregate Of its industry. The loss OF the
whiskey business, therefore, will be gain
to the general business and wealth Of the
countFy.-N. Y. Jour. If Com.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
phiiO &. Fuller.

When rogues fall out, honest men get their
due" The Northern lndianian, a wing paper,
thus speaks Of Phlo &. Fuller, late Assistant Post
master General, and whose place is now filed by
John T. Bryan. 1t shows that Mr.. Tyler is deter
mined that the patronage ne bestows shall be on
worthy subjects at least that it shall not be be-
slowed on Their own party. The Iud.anian says he
Is " NE meanef II all ne Jqckalts ,ot9 hare done
'be ,eolf houage :" says lie has demeancd himself
sufficiently to damn any man forever" And then
odds
ut Retubu,ion - Fuller got the nomination
for Governor 81 Aica gan, from the wings, because
they supposed &c was the list of the Prescribed
because 10 was believed lac would be drlren rather
than sacr fee his political Independence, from
pot to which he had been called by Frank Granger.
But be sought out. even before the election Clover
depth" Of debasement. than it supposed he
could find, deserted his friends and thousands Of
good wings, with clear conscience, withdrew from
the contest and suffered himself he most rghteousy
beaten. But II is some consolation 20 know, that a
fate he so Justly deserved has overtaken hint
slightly repays for the deep and CALLING mort flea ton
he has occasioned the wings OF Michigan. Ii shows
too, that there is not always honor among thieves
that the President deeply as he has wronged the
country-as UNANIMOUSLY he had betrayed those
who confdcd IN hm-could not feel for one who had
IN humble imitation Frustrated himself al his feet,
but has trod upon and crushed the = creeping
thng!'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
4 singular and Ingenious Clock.

The Boston Advertiser states that VI. Schwilgne
has recently completed the astronomical clock for
the Cathedral Of Srat=turg to the repair Of which
he has devoted himself with an indeatgable assid-
uiy for the last four years II finished in Sep
TENDER, and It's Inauguration will make part Of
the festivals which take place the scientific Con.
gress. Every one who has been allowed to pene-
trate iato the sanctuary of VI. schwjgnes labors
agrees in saying that It will be an admirable piece
OF workmanship. and its whole and its parts viii
fern one Of tie wonders Of modern Europe The
rc.olu,ion Of the san, the moon. and the planets,
figure here with scientific precision, and the most
ingenious mechanism gives motion at the appointed
time to the different figures. Seven figures repre-
sent the seven days in the week each appears in
turn and occupies particular plate, according to
the hour Of the day. The four ages strike the
quarters, and the hdeous skeleton, Death, employs
himself IN striking the hours. At noon the twelve
apostles come in succession 20 bow before the figure
OF Jesus Christ, who gives them his blessing And
finally at the hour, the cock raises his wings
three times. and three times makes tie vaults Of
tie Cathedral resound with his growing.
Wei, well; this VIII soon be a growing world.
We shall expect soon to hear the wings trying to
cror. Indeed we caught one practising Jlst before
the Ohio election but it was failure. (-.5-That
over ten thousand for Corwin :"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
RA1nuE4rg9.

The sessions of the Court IN Bankruptcy, VIII G.
the Sd Monday in November, the 81 MoaGay 10
January, and the first Monday ia March ueAt.
II. BASSEFf CICrk.
The following Rule was adopted by the Court in
Bankruptcy at IL September Term
The compensation 20 the gree shall be tower
and above his actual and necessary expenses in and
about such trust. to D. al'Dw we'd by the Court on
bill rendered seven per cent ou all moneys receiv-
ed and paid cut. not exceed me- thousand dollars
three and half per cent. Tor sums exceeding one
thousand and not over i've thousand dollars and
and half per cert. I'll sums above five thou
sand dollars. In addition ID wh eh, the Court Will,
IN ITS discretion, make such further allowance where
the trouble has been great OF may be deemed pro-
per Prarided. however, that ia all cases such
signee shall file clear and succinct Statement OF
services rendered.
The assignee may deduct IN tho first instance
from assets in his hauds. all necessary expenditures
incurred by HIM aud allowed by the Court.
II. BASSETT, Clerk.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

The editors Of the Sentinel inform US that they
are never troubled with a Ha1neicss disorder. .
Perhaps not but if there be any disorder within
the walls of hospital or pentcntiary, with which
one OF them has not been troubled, 1t is only be-
cause no to ngue known among men has as yct fur
nished 1t with name.-T J. Barnett, Oct u.
We are perfectly willing to rest under the charge
Of being troubled" with any disorder" which is
not to be found in the nosologcal catalogue espcc-
tally from such source. But we have never yet
been charged, either by friend or foe, with suffering
one, OF dou6.fai color but not doutyat health, to
supply the place Of her whom we have sworn to
cherish and protect nor have our own political
friends ever charged US with swiadling them.
Can Alr. Barnett tell Us how many endorsers it
takes to make certain mems notes for $50 discount
aJie at the New Albany Branch Bank Or the
price Of Buiialo Robes
Our readers VIII pardonus for taxing their pa
terce but backguarls must be fought with their
own weapons.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
qcrrr Ffnute RnnIl

We have several times limited at Bank robbery
at Tcrre IIaute We were in hopes that the Terro
liaute editors would have made an expose of the
mater but as they have not done so, il is proper
to state more particularly the facts as they came to
our knowledge. When Mr.. Palmer, the Examin-
ing Agent examined that Branch, it was suppose d
that the defacation could be hid /; and, as we are
informed, some very pretty tricks resorted to
70 blind hun to the actual condition of the Bank
such as, putting envelopes on packages of bills
winch had been counted, attempting to pass them
second time. Mr.. =. had skinned too many coons
to be thus deceived. lie discovered tie ''mare' s
nest" and 10 and behold the trfling sum OF
"ajne thousand and aiae hundred d5Hars" was dis
covered to be missing. Such are the facts as we
learn them. Aad ask, if the reason Of the
clay Club furnishing finely in that place can
not be accounted or II there is not reason to sup
pose that some Of the officers Of that Club reaHy
wished for the election Of Clay and National
Bank!
Alas! When VIII the people see the wicked
ness Of the present banking system That system
which corrupts the otherwise best men in commu-
MY
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
VI. VI. NoaI,.

Why cannot all the federal Wings make as honest and
candid a confession a Mr Noah lie has stood for
years the font Wing ranks. and labored as hard to
change the late administration any other Wing. He
has learned however that federalism, under whatever
name, federalism still liz has discovered that tie fed
eral leaders not what they profess bethe friends
Of the people and with independence, worthy man.
be utiers his sentiments and takes gtound Hear
him.
We have deeply considered tie present distracted
condition Of the county. and convinced that tie oalv
Tclri be found IN the union of the cd Democratic
bafta surrender Of personal considerations y far
tosfhi.cs. # prJgdoes % men and 10 measures
fhe ahar n ha5Hc so5d, aud By of action union
and harmony restore he Government permanently the
CONTROL Of that party, which with all errors. has more
honesty and patriotism than those WHO plunging Us
daily in troubles and perpexng difficulties.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Ihr .EOIlIlll.

TIE little influence tie journal ever possessed
his been on the wlne ever since the name Of lis
present editor appeared the head of It's columns.
We appeal TO the aged proprietor to say il such is
not the fact. How could It be otherwise Here is
II man. whose character is the bye-word, even Of
ms political friends, setting himself up as a stand
ard, and preaching morality - citizens At
tempting to traduce the character of the best men
in the State whilst his portion of the 3sth
Psalm is peculiarly applicable.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
'see Journal Of 18th.
vyh.l Ens Gals!

4 he Clay Feds precious set. Il is contn-
ualIy on their lips that the Democracy nre rcpudi
debts, &c. They know tins to be false. Again
In Pennsylvania, they used every effort to defeat
the Democracy because Gov. Porter recommended
a small direct tar for tte purpose II paying their
interest AID saring tte credR afte STATE! What
must be thought Of such hypocrltcs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Consistency.

"The last Congress has performed more business
and passed more important acts than any Congress
which ever preceded it." So says the National In
tclgencer. and so say the Clay fedcralsts gen
er,lly.
Joha Tyler has defeated every important mea-
sure, and prevented Congress from accomp shing
an thing beneficial TO the Country so says the
National Intelugencer, and say the Cay federal
ISIS generally.
One assertion or the other Is false Which is il +!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

We saw Ch1pm1t, the immorta. Grower at In
diauapols, dressed up in his regimentas, stepping
along at the side OF his trails ferocous a
Georgia Major Of Militia. George is the ugiiest
man .oh scissors and grindsiones.) that ever wore
aair; and IL ne should ever engage the iauay, ne
must depend more upon his looks than bis sword for
victory.-Igd.aar Courier.
NOV, every body knows that the Ugly part Of the
above i not true; being the handsomest man
in the country. But If our looks would give US 4
victory, what coad we not do with our cotcmpora-
~ His name alone would scare a host We
should be gallant pais Why did you no, give
US call, Grhbbs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

JoHN G. CoLT.-This miserable man, convicted
of the murder Of Mr. Adams, last September, has
been sentenced to be hung on the 18th day of No
yember next. Ills conduct during the sentencing
ceremony in the court room, Is described as a mix
ture Of brayado and Of injured innocence. On being
asked what he had to say why sentence of death
should not be pronounced against him, he most COM
posedly presented paper to the Court, which, on
being read, proved to be common; on his trial
and apparently intended as a censure on the jury
who convicted him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Centre To..rsll.p--1Isasio ION County.

The Democratic Republicans Of Centre township
are requested TO meet a. tie Court House on
WEDNESDAY EVENING, TOMORROW Il
early candle lighting, to transact such business a.
may come before them. Il Is expected that several
speeches Il ae delivered.
The Democracy Of the several townships in this
county are requested to hold meetings as soon a
practicable and appoint delegates to County Con-
ven:ion which VIII shortly Le held for the purpose
Of appointing delegates TO tic State Convention,
and To transact general business.
Let every man Who has the interest Of his coun-
try at heart, devote l.,t!e time To his country.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
si.icr Ohi,tt

o you naughty Did de bugaboo lokee fJkee
wild abolitonism, tricks and stratagems, Of the
awful lokees Commy sissy. don't be no
more; don't pout" pretty lip;" sissy Ken
lucky drive awfully lokee into Big hole. Den brack
Tommy come and drive all lokees on to the &" dark
and bloody ground" and mash him head Look
up sissy aud laughee; don't 9. feel mortified -
don't " weep de great editor VIII DO all he can
TO scarce of de great bug a boo
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Vacancy FITTED.

John ID. D9rees. Clay fderaiist, has teen
elected ill the vacancy OF I. d. Baird, deceas-
cd Senator. Well done, John. We Ike you for
some things but being printer, you ought not to
have written to notorious fellow that you were
elected only by the SKIN Of the teeth" Don't dis
grace the profession llurra
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
GREAT WING VICTORY!
LOcOfOcOism totally used up! run over
Knocked down! and dragged out!
HIZZA FOR TIE WALLER LEGS!
IN TIE ASCENDANT!
go walk jaw bone, two by two,
And never mind tho bir huparah

New Jersey, gallant and great New Jersey, has
come up to the rescue Our country is safe Not
outstanding the locos have large majority OF the
popular vote, by the excellent system OF wing dis
trietng the feds have obtained a majority Of about
10 on joint ballot Glory enough for Harry Of the
Vest, Huzza Huzza
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Farmers. see Peck q Hedls-'s $ advertisement.
More TbsuIs>.

WI. ALDarpog, E-g Of Pu,nlm county, viii
please accept our thanks for basket Of beautiful
apples. They were, without exception, tie finest
we have yet seen ia The western country. We re-
solved ourselves into frstag committee, and fnd-
ing them as above stated turaed them over to the
ladies'. whose opinions coincide with our own.
Thank you in their behalf VI. Adreigc
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

The fact that Mr.. Clay receives the nomination
for the Presidency, by the unanimous reclamation
of the whole wing party. throughout tie niaa.
sends dsrnay into the ratks Of tie 5.'s..f deuaae-
racy.-J iHage Herald.
orful What terrible dismay must b IA tie
ranks Of the patent democracy in Ohio. Nary.
land. Pennsylvania. Georgia and Delaware. Or
fuI Orful :.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Clark County Barbecue.

We have the proceedings Of the Democratic Bar.
becue IN Clark County. We find II utterly mpos
sbe to publish them at present Tie Junior, Gu
his return, viii probably tell Us something about H.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

We have not yet, tie official Of this noble State
ShannOns majority will be between 3 and 4 600. The
Democratic majority in the Legislature will be Is 20.
Glory enough for days. Hurra for the Clay barbecue
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
ELECTION NEWS.
PENNSYLVANIA.

Sc far as we have returns, it appears that the
Democrats have carried both branches Of he Legis-
lature. The feds have almost invariably had the
Senate OF that State, thereby preventing fair ex
preston Of the wishes of the great Democratic ma
jority OF Pennsy TINS year, It Is relieved from
the foul stain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

SPIRIT or THE Tfurs-.l chronicle or me hrcE
field sports, literature aad The stage. WILLIAM r.
Poerrn, Editor This paper is published in New
York city, and gives US weekly an account Of every
thing that is done m the United States in tie sport
irg circles. It also gives interesting summary
of English sporting and dramatic Intelligence, re-
ceved by the British steamers. We now ask our
old fellow apprentice, W. I. p, just to put us on
his exchange list. We Eaolo he likes to see good
cock fight, and perhaps lie would like to hear good
crolo occasionally. Never mind the boyish "Caye
scrapes,, Troter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

BLAsPHEMous.-A speaker the federal con-
yen1ion lately met at Newark, Ohio declared in
the course Of his speech while describing the nd-
vance Of whiggery, that even the Great spirit
a5ore could not stop It's progress, and the blasphe-
NOUS expression was received with tremendous
rounds of applause.
Wonder what the wretch thinks Of the Great
Spirit Of Democracy OF the Clay barbecue o.
the Nraln IIeLler
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
J. O. JoSrs, Esq. y. 81
Tcrre-IIau,c. Indiana.

It's perhaps well enough 70 add the follow ing to
let postmasters know that }Ir. Wjekhf3 is deter
mined not t. forget them, and Is wiling to let the.
people know Tat he means 70 10 something. H
mas issued an order that no person under the age
Of 10 years be employed mail carrier on any
post route, or clerh in any post office in the United
states. The better to enforce tins regulation, 1t IS
required that the ages Of tie carriers and clerks be
entered upon the oaths OF Offices winch they re-
speeiyely take, before they are transmitted by the
Contractor or Postmaster to tie Department Tor lls
And the Special Agents OF the Department viii
promptly report all instances OF Noncompliance
It'll TINS regulation
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

If any one should dou5t that the junior editor, in
his letter published two weeks since had some rea
son for his remarks on the town of Vernon, they
will please call at this office, and examine "a letter
from one Of their FIRST men. Were it not too vulgar,
proilne nasty and illiterate, we would publish il.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Columbus IEorel.

We have the authority Of the Junior for saving tia,
Mr. Hunters Columbus Hotel advertised IN this paper. i
first house. and the landlord Of tie besg-Aal
and attentive.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Sscorein.

Tbs State comes in no5y democratic. The feds
are completely used up. What powerful rally
Harry OF the West causes to be made
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

Notwithstanding Mr.. Douglass, as reported, had
asserted shat the thousand dollar editor should new
err again have any ;hng to do wiki the Indiana
Journal, yet lie has been made to succumb We
may, when more at leisure, review this curious his
tory.
Meantime, Mr. Barnett, having, We supposed,
removed the cause which rendered his seven months
absence from his family necessary upon his du-
ties with renewed ardor. rs he commenced in black
guard so shall we reply to him cutting truths,
however painful to Us or to his friends. When he
quits that for a higher path, we Will him for our
mlrth-yea, for our laughter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

ONE o. TuE HARD CIDzR ELECTROMAGNETIC OF lst0
~ HIs PROPER sPHERE.-A Philadelphia paper relates
that gentleman who lately visited sing sing Pson,
New York reports having seen TIC ex-hon0ra5e Mr..
NIrcHELL, lQte Wig aeuiJe Of CsRgress, scrubbing
the Prison cellsit Mchell OF those VINO pc
buiaed the country cxclimia5 for Change CHANCE
liz has found a change, and we hope his next change
Will be II wiser and
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
south Carolina.
Ohio.

We have heard OF only .slig being elected Coons
are skinned there " most glorious to behold
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

DUEL BETWEEN TWO ISDIANs.-Two Choc'aws living
in the parish of Rapdes louisiana fought deadly
duel lew days ago. The weapons were rifles the
zes placed within inches of each combatants
breast, and the firing which Simultaneous both
fell dead.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

MARRIrD-Ou the 20;h inst. by the Rev Mr.
Guriey. Mr.. JosEPH Linus, to Hiss ". l.. RfA-
ISGToN, ali Of this city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

- uNttigttH, = 0s -, ST.
SlR,-Your favor of the otn instant, enqurtug
whether the words - respects OF --" or COM
pllmeuts,' &c., or similar memoranda. come within
the meaning purview of thc Post Office Law tax
ing newspapers with letter postage, has been re-
ceved and in reply give II Hy opinion that
those words, auy others raicb are not necessary
10 gre tie aelgpaPer Us proper directions do consti
tute such a memorandum renders the paper
chargeable with letter postage. \ very large pro-
portion of these transient newspapers used much
like common writing cards to convey the respect
iul compliments OF enc person to another the name
OF the person sending them gives them, therefore,
their principal value, ami constitutes Of itself an
important " memorandum" The immense number
of these papers transmitted, not. as appear 10 me-
for the purpose contemplated by the framers Of the
aw-the diffusion OF general intelgence-b
principally for the purpose above alluded TO- forced
uDon me the requirement of Postmasters of a more
rigid observance OF the strict legal rule than has been
heretofore found necessary bat an observance not
more rigid than, upon deliberate consideration OF
the subject, believe to be for the best interest Of
the Department. and OF the people who sustain it.
&. \. NICKLIFFE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

GIVE hope oar readers .silI bear with US few
weeks longer. The crowd Of advertisements upon
columns VIII shortly expire, when we shall be
able to give wontcd variety Of matter Were
not the times Too ,ct ggish We would issue them on
an extra sheet bat every penny must be turned TO
advantage in these federal times Of two dollars "a
day and roast beef
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
VI,nnI.s.l4inc.

Gov. BicczR Strive have very large
Squash on hand, Of winch wc wish TO make pump
Ia gies. Please to issue your Proclamation ioF
Thanksgiving, on that day we wish TO have our
house set ia ORDER and 1t VIII be convenient to
know the day somewhat in advance, so that wc may,
by abstemiou-ncss, make storage room for one I'M
divided section ofsad pie. The seeds Of said squash
we shall distribute gratis. AID as in duty bound
Will ever pray. See Isaiah j. 70.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
V. Speciai Instructions, dated
L. o. DEPARTMENT,

.1VVoIHFneW UDTce, S'1f. p, IsI2.
Sir In yours Of 2oh inst, YOU enquire whether if
the sender Of newspaper stamps has name upon the pa
per. II Is subject to Letter postage To his answer,
yes Is Also If he places his Initials upon it-vl
ten printed. You further inquire, If the stnders
is written upon the paper the printing Office and
he encoses it kioong his % b. upon IT, should The
paper he charged with letter postage answer YES
douh'edly. II the name Is left nads -gatg 1t Is other
w.se-h4t leaving 1t there Intentionally. involves the
violation Of law, writing II. Yours respectfully,
PHI. &. FULLER.
NJ u
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25
Viz Inn or.

The junior editor has arrived safe and sound lie will
have something 70 say next week. Look out
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-25

Marion Dem ccrs,sic zzcgssEE.
Lies petits ra.sseaux ioat les grantees sig.cFes"
" Aye