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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
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Uou.e 223 Tor next ten years,
Which VIII be aggregate of 30 members less than
the present House. The Constitution provides that
no renre-cutativc shall be elected from ratio less
than 3o .ou0 By adopting 1850 Is the ratio, the
fract onal number % Is thought, is gained without
iufrrrinr upon the intent OF the Constitution. The
ratio adopted Is certainly abou' as good as any that
could have been selected for the Southern states,
and vet we are grieyed. Southron, 10 mark the
falling Off IN their relative strength. ~ the new
apportionment Maryland loses members, irgnia
: North Carolina 4. south Carolina ,, Georgia |,
Tennessee ,, Kentucky g. In the North Mas,a-
chusetts losses , New York Is, Pennsylvania H.
The Western States raIn-Oh.O >. Indiana ,. Iili-
nois .. Michigan ,, Missouri |. According TO the
Constitutions thrce-fiths If the slave population
only 10 be counted 10 enumerating the people Ot
the states for representation n the National Leg sa
ture we have made our calculations agreeably to
TINS provision, excepting 10 some OF the Northern
States where few dozen slaves still 20 be- found:
but for every available purpose sc believe Our oppor
tionment will tally with the bdl when II is made
ont and officially reported.
We conceive the bin To be passed, beyond q recall,
although not certain that il is not within tAc
purview OF a rcc0Dsderntlon-
The provisional Tariff Bll passed the House
June 10th yeas Il6, nays lob. Bu the vote forre
tanning the provso, which continues in force the
distribution act was ll3 to lo7. 81 the majority
in favor Of this measure which violates thc compro-
mise aci ard the distribution act are only SIX.
The wings steadily refused 70 alter the b.ll as
to continue the present laws force after the Isl of
July, until o.herw> provided by Law. They adj
united that after the seth June the revenue could
not be collected, and, the time they declare
that CAT. Tyler must take distribution and pro-
lection, or have no revenue. II is device worthy
the hardlhood Of Clay and the cunning of Fill
more.
IL universally believed in the capital. that The
wings viii carry out their plan, VIZ % refuse to
pass any revenue law 10 suffer the to
cease 10 throw the blame on the President, and
then Impeach him. Ii Is stated, or what seems t.
DC good authority that Mr. Webster requested the
editors ofthc Madisonlan not 10 throw out any SUI
gestons IN favor OF a rfto. for the wings were de-
termucd mpeach the President 1T he refused q
sign the bill
But the intention TO try Impeachment is open
Is avowed by members OF the House.
With a majority OF only str iu favor Of their
scheme the wings are determined % force IL upon
the country, though they must be- aware that az the
next Congress they VIII not have even corporli's
guard aud that their distribution law WI! be- re-
pealed
The Naval appropriation bill has passed the So
nate with an amendment increasing the genera
item of Appropriation of officers, scamen. &c.
from >, Bot, 900 to s2,sOOOoO. which was adopte,
by party vote Of . to l9-the wings voting 70
the increased expenditure, the democrats for re
trenchmenG.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

What say the 800 or 100 men who we're de
charged from the Brooklyn Navy Nardl Most OF them
voted for change, they have got u. What
say the 300 M m discharged from the Phuadelphia
Navy Yard on Wednesday last They To every
man voted for "a change"-"lcr Tlppecs noe and
Tyler too" and they got what they asked ior-a
change. Bot have they got their ''t"o dollars a day
and roast bceft' Does Il not, my honest fellows
look now ieri'c more ike 'ten cents day AID
bean soup" than 10 did under Mr.. Van Buren, and
his ten hour system and good wages II certainly
eoprars So 20 as. We must all 1--we aud learn, and
lf we make a mistake once we know how - act
next time. Always keep the democratic standard m
view. eschew a. Wing humbugs ard you are always
sate.-.Ncr Era
THr NAVY Yam At BRooKlyx-In I walk
through the yard yesterday. we found a stiffness
Ike death NOT the sound Of a hammer a single
axe could be- heard What is worse. the workmen
nave been discharged without pay for what they
bad done. because the coon-skIn Congress has not
yet passed the Naval Appropriation Bll con~e-
aucatly. the Secretary of the Navy having used up
all his means. ami having TO authority 10 draw on
the Treasury for moro, be could not take the
spons 5ility Of running the department INTO debt.
The same may be SAID OF all the Navy ards ia the
country. The pursers tins station have not
dollar TO pay officers or men.--.N. !. paper
Wokincmen are every dav becoming better con nced Of
the wisdom Of the decision hy which Martin Van Buren,
and his frog soup turned Of the white House
Washington, aud Tip, ~. roast beef AMI ivo ! ars
day put in there The present is without doubt, q
.Wotkingman's Administration ne fic srhirr uudcr-
stand he terms Tie Springfield Democrat mentions
a fact which has decided opinion the subject The
Superintendent Of the Amory there who has converted
the establishment into penifentarn and treats the ar
rnorers Ike coricfs has recently introduced fbc silent
system among them, ard forbidden them 10 hold
ve-saion with ihclr fellow wokmen who have been Dis
missed One step more Ia the march Of improvement
viii bring him TO perfecuon-he must have Fohfa'g eet'
-- 9sf0H FDSt.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
CONGRESS.

The hot weather in Washington has caused Con-
gress to move little Ga the I6.h, motion was
made IN the House to reconsider the vote on the ap
portionment bill whereby they refused - recede
from their ratio, carried, after heated and
violent debate, by minority Of four votes. TINS
announcement caused me excitement to increase
and IN the midst Of general u2rolr the House ad-
Journed.
On the 18th. the House concurrel ia the amead-
ments Of the Senate to the apportionment bill. The
amendments changes the ratio from - 10, as pass.
ed by the !touse, to 1860, as passed By the Sc
nate; and allows fractional representatives..
The following is the distribution Of the represen-
tat,ves under the new apportionment, reducing the
House from PIP TO 223 members, winch We copy
from the ONO St1tcs.an
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
"THESE RITTER TIMES y

The Crrcieve Herald, whig paper, Of tic 27th
uli SAYS, " We understand that the personal pro
perty of CIT IN Of P.ckawly county, worth about
twelve hundred dollars, has been sold within few
days past for u1fV" The same paper further states
that the Sheriff of Muskngum county within few
DAYS past. sold property under different executions
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

The Globe says that the District B. IS aimed at
the democratic cities ~ New FORK and Baltimore.
These cities, If left 10 the usual practice OF he
states " m elect bv local general ticket and pro-
bablv Oh democrats. II cut Up into single CONT
guous districts there chance at least OF dlvid-
ing delegations. THIS probably 5 the depth OF the
principle by which the wing majority in congress re-
solve TO engraft this and difficult practice IN
our elections Ifhigher motives do not govern the
action Of legislative bodies what must be their fruit
and what the popular impression OF their conduct
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

t1wArs THE SANE.-Tke parallel Is becoming perfect
l,,,sn the Federalism Of 79s and the Whgism OF IL.
The Felerallst- incre ased the public expenditures
10 have the W higs
The FedsralIsts increased the public debt.
- have the Wings.
The Federtlists Increased The people taxes
"a have the Wings.
The Feieralists increased the navy.
So have the Wings
The Felera;.s,s increased the army.
The Wings proposed T. ada several regiments TO the
army. and one thousand men the marine corps.
The Federa.ss employed the army 10 overawe and
control the people IL the exercise Of their rights
- have The hiSs
The Federaiss passed bankrupt law.
So have the Wings.
The Federas,, treated The Declaration Of independence
a. bundle of distractions, not TO be regarded IA Pra-ce
- do the Wings.
If they have not passed an alien law 1t not from any
liking for cmigran,s from oppressed Europe.
Ii t.ey have passed sedition law, they have INTRO
duced new aud unheird of 10 prevent elective
debate in the House OF Representatives,.
What cou effectively show the identity between
the Federalism Of 1898 aud the Whigi-n Of 1922
The object and intention of the Democrats Is
To reduce the public expenditures.
To paw of the public debt.
To reduce the peoples taxes.
To reduce the navy u the limit Of 1871.
To prevent increase OF the army.
To employ the army aud navy only for the Pu5Ic De
fence.
To repeal the bankrupt law
To treat emigrants from Europe men aud brothers
entitled 70 the rights OF men.
To allow full scope to discussion of public measures
and the Of public
To maintain, m practice well theory. the pure ans
glorious principles Of the Declaration Of lndePendenee-
Globe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

nre-Candi3aies who have not pad Their fees fnr
announcement, are requested t. DO 20, o. ,heir
names must be stricken out.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

THE l>vAsIoN OF MrN;co.-A letter from Texas
saws -. There Is but little IN our country at
present which Will interest our friends IN the United
states. The determination seems 10 Do settled
one, both among our people and the Executive TO
make a formidable invasion OF Mexico. IN extra
session of Congress has been called, which Is 10
meet ia Houston on the 9th Of June, the object OF
winch Is understood TO be the devlsng Of measures
for carving on the INVASION The crop Will be of
the hands OF the farmers previous to the commence
ment OF the expedition. An oticial order ha- been
issued for draft Of soldiers from the various
counties Of the Republic, which you viii see in the
papers with which YOU exchange. 1t Is supposed
that sufficient number I'll the order viii yo.un-
teer. thus rendering the draft unnecessary"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

gfIt would seem from the following extract from the
Charter of Rhode Island granted rs Charles II that Oh
who hold the supremacy of the Charter ought % nave APP
piled 10 Queen Victoria settle the c0uroyersy instead
OF Mr.. Tyler and Daniel Webster
And iurther our ,cH and pleasure that all mat
of public controversies which may fall ont btvcen
our colony of Providence Plantations, maxi Their o3
peal herc 70 MS .iar heirs and successors for redress
such case- within this or realm # Eugiapd Il. &
any act clause n any Of tic -ald colonies
provided that sha be provided 70 the contrary, ia any
wise notwithstanding.
And this ciarfer, peigiug allegiance to the Bri-h
Crown The one the whg party every where are rasiHg
10 support II IS not consiItuton-lt corpora
ton ch srter ciulivr n. room voTf - lC
that party has long been fuogf1tr securing thf
right Of suffrage To- The shifts and rocks, aud not o
mn. T. this the two dollars dav and roari beet. q.
which the poor man 90 -i0 was any ied Nll some o
the cider suckers Of that day answer Working mes
you lead your support % such party Quo Sfofe
man.
SrrcIor-Fron the Juliet Courier Of tho i'h .rs'
learn that Clhlrine, wife # tie Hon John Pearson
IF that place committed suicide the motrus Of tie 4;
inst hy hanging herself Her husband was absent At go
ilinc and she alone with four small children. Ia
cause which led her commit TIE rash was the ma
hgnan persecution with which her hu band has been rur
tent,w pursuing hin with the des Grafton Of fsnt-
addressed her atrocious anddszaccfu char
acier Believing him % be entrey innoccn'. lie cr-e
upon him her last wish tha, he shou remove u Chi
ca-o IN the midst Of his enemies, aat contend honorable
for MS rights Che universally beloved AL resPelte
b. al sho knew hsr.-LH Frss Trade.
The Saawreetown Bank ass re'r1s4 - ,esa ~
-pecie payments. The con. ponce IS, her .lf.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

Professor Espy the "Storn King has been appointed
Professor Of Mathematics n the Navy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

samuel McCurdy. Of Franklin Township.
We are requested 10 announce SANUEL JENNlsoN ss
candidate the Senate. the district couPcsci -
tic counties Of Boone and Hamilton.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

Ex-PREsIDFNr NAN BuREN,-We have Just re-
turned from Terre Haute. where We had the plea
sure OF an Introduction 10 EX-Presitent an Buren,
on his tour through the West in nun We Uncovered
none Of that cold hearted reservedness, nor that
foppish pompousness which mas always been ascr.b-
ed 20 him by his political enemies; on the contrary
we saw him the man expected, PLAN, unassum-
ing, adl5e, digniied, and well comparing with
what we conceive becomes the character OF one who
has filed the exalted station OF President OF the
United States.
Mr. Van Buren, can lose nothing in the estimation
of his fellow citizens IN the " esi, by his visit
amongst Them as they viii have an opportunity Of
seeing the man and Judging for themselves OF the
justice with winch his private character has been
50 recklessly assalled by his pponeuts.-PeoPie's
Friend.
Among The tors to call upon Mr. Van Buren,
was on elderly lady named W gtou, residing near
Hebron, with whom Mr. an Buren, had boarded ,
whlle pursu NJ his law studies, in Hudson, New
York. Learning that the Expires dent would not
proceed farther east. ler advanced aye, she had
travelled from her home, to again grasp by the hand
4 one whom she knew and hooored while struggling
with poverty, and who had, since that time. filled
al most every office the peoples git, until finally
ne was called 10 preside over the destiny OF the
great Republic To the almost pcnuyless
Dutct bon " OF her early acquaintance. thus nom
ored. thus esteemed and u preserve throu "a lie a
private character that has stood the the Sc
yerest scrutiny, was TO her more Than sufficient 90
compensate for the trouble and fatigue she had un-
der,akcn May Heaven shower lis choicest bless
lngs cpon her aged he ad.-Ohto Statesman.
MARIiN Van BUREN.-We are graf ihed to learn
that tins gentleman cordially ana enthusi cal
ly received where ever he goes. Millions Who were
seduced from their former political associations by
the wiitul srepresentation and gross ISLANDERS OF
the Wing leaders, have perceived the error Of their
WAYS, and discovered the truth The great body o
the American people now hail him the uniform
consistent, and able advocate OF pure and genuine
democracy. The spell of Log CABINS, iisrd CIDER
and Coon-skins Is forever broken eUdy Times
The brave Gen. Mcneil, one of the heroes O
Lundy's Lane, has been superseded IN the otlce q
Surveyor Of the Port OF BJstou, by TX stocain-
2 iederallst. such Is the treatment which the oes
patriots of the country, receive at the hands OF tA
! corrupt dynasty who rule II. No services how
evar crreat rynnnns however hnmorah bic
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

The SlAwueetown Bank ass rer-s4 - -esa ne
-2ecfe payments. TAc con elueuce Is, her .lfsT
has deprecilied
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
GRANn RALLY,

regular meeting 30 Day. tler &, Co.'s Rooms on N,nc. la
2, J5re 29h An All4t. ,,il ae ieIiteri ot 4. 4
C.een. ga IT, S. WRIGHT. Secrg.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
suspension of whis Promises

J. ~ SHARPE, Secret airy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

CHATHAM THEATRE. The new piece OF the
Shoemaker of Toulouse, with its splendid scenery
and magnificent tsbleaux, was received last evening
with enthusiastic applause. The plot i, intensely
interesting and pourrays with great truth that cor
ruption and dissoue conduct added to the grinding
oppression Of the lower classes, which Characterised
the earlier stages of the French revolution, and
aroused the vengeance Of the people. Such state
OF thngs always precedes the downfall Ct a heart
less aris'ocraey The play will be repeated this
evening" IN addition to the humors Of Jim Crow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

THOMAS LLOYD, THE DErAULrER.-The Goec-
Tor of City Revenue who recently ran away, is sup.
posed 10 be defaulter in the OF $50 900 or up
wards. His securities are accountable for 5000
only.
Previous 10 his departure, and while the Comp
troller was absent he drew all the money deposited
by him in one OF the city banks and then disappear
ed. The actual amount he has squandered cannot
be asceriained for many months, as it is probable
that thousands OF dollars have been paid him by
persons indebted to the city, which he has not rem
dered an account Of TO the proper authorities. He
has, without doubt long been specializing and using
the public ionds Tor his own private purposes, and
had not been for the recent passage of the re solu
ton by the Common Council, compelling him to pay
10 the Comptroller, every two weeks, the amount of
money collected, he might have continued TO speeu.
late upon the pablo funds until he had distracted
half the city income.
We perceive by the late Comptroler's repor, thu,
the arrears OF General Fund rents are put down a,
4lO3,O00. How much e this money has been col
Iected by him, which he has not accounted Tor. will
never be known until settlement is made with
each individual who is indebted TO the city The
amount OF money that passed through his hands
was near $4,000 per annum. His salary was
$500 year, and enough, in all conscience, for an
honest man 20 support himself with without robbng
the city treasury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

SHIP BUILprSo IN MAISE.-Therc is a touch OF
enterprise in Belfast for the Signal says there was
launched from the yard efMr. Robertson, in that
town, on Saturday last, during the snow storm,
fine brig, called lhe ToPhf, about $50 tons bur-
then-she is Of good model and work manship At
the same time, and all within one hour, the frame
for a brig Of about 200 tons was raised upon
the same blocks; and also, at his yard the frame
for ship of 400 tons; all done within one hour or
two. Mr. II. possesses good share Of the ego
ahead" quality. Success 10 his enterprise. Mi.
Palmer is building bark Of about 240 tons; Mr..
Carter brig of go; and another brig in con-
temptation, 200 tons. Total amount Of tonnage,
lll0.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

TOUCHED iS THE RAw.-The clique of bank con.
splrators IN Philadelphia, by whose influence all he
assets OF the U. 5. Bank were assigned away, and
the poor orphan aud widow stockholders beggaied,
vince terribly under the little touch we-no Phila
delphia hand, as'uredly-recently gave them ia The
raw, concerning the prosecution of BiddIe and
others We shall give them another touch apa,n-
seeing thai we made them dance so beautifully
Let evenhanded justice be done. If one eI;ou, i.
punished, is the other TO escape with all the spo;l.
under the pickpocket's cry Of" stop thief p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

SCIENCE AGAINST STRENGTH The Frontier Journal
states that two colored men who made their escape
from the county gaol at Machias Me. were crested
in st. Stephen on Sunday last, by Mr.. Collins,
Sheriff Of that county, who was assisted by several
individuals in ST. Stephen, in securing the fugves.
The manner in which they made their escape was
hy making fire on a piece Of stove-p pipe, which
they held against the wall until the stone became
heated, they then dashed on water, by which means
they were enabled TO break stone eighteen inches
thick into pieces, some of which weighed thirty
pounds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

Az OLp PIoNxER.-By the Lexington (ky.) Ca
zettc of the 18th ult. we are informed tina, man
by The name of John Stuff sbear, passed through
that place on that day, on his way to Illinois. He
is now in his hundred and ninth year; was born
on the Hudson river on the 18th OF February, l73i-
has raised fifteen children, the youngest of whom Is
thirty SIX years OF age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

SsLE OF 2yeRAvIscs. -Riell & Co. 30i Broad.
way, begin this evening sale b. auction of splendid
engravines, of every kind and description The sale
will be continued for several successive evenings
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05
h;- GRANDJEANs OINTMENT for the Hair is very
valuable article.

A CASE OF PoEoSSc-NAnRow EscArE "A few
days since, one of the family of MIR. John Read, Ct
Sou,hfed, Seten Island, procured some arsenic and
put into some clam shells destroy rats. By some
means, on Saturday last, during the absence of Mr..
and Mrs Readt the arsenic was put into the kettle, and
boiled with the water for tea. Mr.. Reads two
daughters, one IL, the other Is, were severely
poisoned, and came near dying but a-e now better
so were two men in Mr.. Reads employ. Mr.. and
Mrs Read were expected home that evening TO
tea, and II is thought that the poison was nendt
Tor them. A boy is arrested on the charge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

BowKRY CIRcUs-This establishment, with its
fine stud and skilful company is deservedy doing
so good business, that Messrs. Rockwell and
Turner have been induced to defer their departure
for week longer, which opportunity should be inn
proved by those who wish TO witness the perfection
of eouestrian exercises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05
CHARLES II. DkLav,S Eco MA hA" =

STEAM TO Bosros.-rhe Stonington and Prov.
dence steamers now leave pier No | North ,;vsr
at hye O'Clock every afternoon. That splendid boa,
the Nanasanseti, Captain Weosey, goes this after.
noon She has been thoroughly oyerh,uled and
repaired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

TIE Morals OF LIrERATJ RE- anoni, the last
novel OF Bulwer, one OF the most licentious ard
demoraliziRg in the whole range of classical ltera-
ture, is producing singular effect among the pub
fishers here The rivalry between the Harpers, the
"New World" and Brother Jonathan" has
knocked down the price from SIC to l2a cents per
copy, and il is probable it will be sold, before the
week is out, Tor sixpence. The circulation, in
consequence OF the cheapness will be increased to
an extraordinary extent. This is the same species
Of rivalry which multiplied Dickens work, and
made them so popular.
1t is singular, however, TO observe that a mcst
immoral and hcentieus book should be such card
with the most pious, moral, and straight-aced pub
fishers oil the day. What will Mrs Grumpy say to
this /?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

NEwsrAPrss.-Three new daily journals have
started recently-makng six since the lst of Janua-
ry, besides several weekly papers, attached spa
rate We ike al ,hisit keeps the business stirring
The more that newspapers are multiplied, the more
readers increase. Probably all these recruits will
die before next year, but their readers remain to fall
back upon those that weather the storm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

FAsHIeSABLE CoLD WATER ARRlrAL.-Edward
G. Deavan, Esq is expected this evening, and will
put up at the President Temperance Hotel, ll2
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

FIRE IN GEoRGErowS, ID .C.-Hicks and New
ton suffered by fire, in Georgetowp, last Thursday.
Total loss $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05

MORE PROPHECY. Joe Smith, in his last " Times
and Seasons" gives us another slice Of the Book
OF Abraham" embracing synopsis of his geology
and astronomy, illustrated with curious map of the
Mormon Solar System. Joe also gives his readers
a bit Of his auto.biography-quit rich il is too.