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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
The Hon. Ci.ar.es Ez. Test.

We learn from the Jeilersonian OF ROY. 80. that the
Hon Mr. Test made speech at Richmond on the Ihnrs-
day evening preceding As indicative OF the character oil
the speech VIC the following paragraph from the
Jef,ersonian's article in regard TO IT
1.-The Judge then proceeded in an able speech to ex-
pose he dangers and corrupOns of Hi'ed states BANK
which institution he decidedly condemns He Is opposed
to the distribution of the proceeds OF the public lands
opposed to tariff except for opposed TO the aoo-
on of the Veto power and thinks the Exchcquer may
he modified a useful fiscal agent Tic says oil mat
AS we said of the ndcpend Mt Treasury. that u II Is
found not to work well. lie amended or repealed
while bank beyond control for the period OF lis cnaf
ter The Judge defended CIptaln Tyler with zeal.
We " m saw conclusion, that he made very gooo
democratic speech We noticed that before he had spoken
long John d. Morrison left the room, and most oil t'
WIGS soon after followed hlm.
Thus are tae best Of the Wing party stripping OF
the coon skin Judge Test, 1t Is well known was ead
ing and jealous Wing 1870 and took the first step TO
wards organizing the great Tppecanoe Convention he'
on the Battle Ground that year
No more odd coonn on thee no more
VIII break the day-dlvn fresh and fAIs
No more the purple twilight pour
Its sofness round thy bright gay hair
But on thy back IN Clay shall lie,
The emblem Of cause foIiogn
Thy feet still pointing 10 the sky,
Until the resurrection morn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Volume IA.....Number %.
THE STATE SENTINEL

Is published eUery Tuesday-OGce Washington Street,
Southeast of the State House.
The State Sentinel will contain about twice as much
reading matter all subjects Of general interest any
other paper in the State.
TEpns.-Two dollas year, always in advance. In no
will than number be sent till the money Is
received Subscribers will receive few weeks
before the expiration Of each term and II the payment
for succeeding term be no, advanced the paper VIII
be discontinued This wil be adhered all cdses
will be received for months and nifty cents
FOR three monihs-gl,cIys IA dduaace.
Five dollars will received for three years three
papers will be sent year for the
ADvrRTsENrSTs VIII be inserted three times at dollar
square 80 ems and be continued the of % cents
square weekly Quarterly advertisements inserted at -
a square of 30
Yearly advertisers will be accommodated on reasonable
terms which should always be made IN writing agreed upon
All advertisements om abroad must be accompanied by me
cash or no attention WILDE paid 10 them.
f~f-p mus be paid
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
TUESDAY. DECEMBEs, 6. isaa.

ft5- The Legislature organized yesterday, and
made choice of the following officers
SENATE.
Thomas ID. Walpole, of Hancock. Prest pro TEN
Douglass Mcguire, of Marion, Prin'l. Secretary
j. II Farquhar. of Franklin, Assistant Secretary
John ID. Stewart, Of Randolph, Enrolling Sec'ry
John Cook, Of Marion, Door Keeper.
Thomas j. Henley, Clark Co., Speaker.
Joseph L. Brown, Tippecanoc, Principal Clerk.
Andrew Jackson Harlan, Grant. Asst. Clerk.
John w. Rush, VermiIion, Enrolling Clerk.
John G. Hogin, Grant, Door keeper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

0TWe learn informally that the stage 10 which
were members 10 Congress, Smith, Wallace.
Mr.. Lane. and lady, besides other passengers.
was overturned in Ohio and all the passengers in
-ured more or less. except the lady. Mr.. Lane had
RIB or two broken Gov. Wallace injured inter
nally Mr.. Smiths head jammed, hut not so bad
20 prevent his proceeding on, as he did. Full
particulars 10 morrow.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
The Lancaster, Pa Examiner. prominent h

The Lancaster, Pa Examiner, prominent VII
paper announces:
This Journal Will continue 10 advocate pro-
ieeiire tariff National currency and he strict su-
prenaacy Of ire Latcs an erery department Of Cor
ernneni. The Presidential candidate who shall be
nominated by National Convention. shall receive
my support II II can De given without violating any
OF the pr nciples above stated. But 20 naraadi"s
cundiaate-ncnc who is unwilling to su5ms; TO the
decision of that tribunal, shall have H."
Alas FOX poor Clay, the ''mara'iding candidate"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Greene County.

4 Convention of the Democrats was held at the
Court House in Bloomfield, Now 20. Col Jesse J.
Benehel chairman, Thomas Warwick Secretary
Delegates were appointed to the State Convention.
The Hon. J. W. Davis. being present, was called
upon to address the meeting, which he dad IN very
able manner, giving succnct account oil the bitter
fruits offedera whiggery, and the glorious prospects
of democracy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Tax Pam 10 Dt>Fs.-The OHIO Statesman says.
1t Is believed 10y merchant with whom conversed
days since that Ohio. during the last year OF bank
suspension paid four millions Of exchange. in conss.
qucnce Of deprecated paper. This sounds Ike large
sum- but the which the people ry to the bnkcrs of
giving them paper in exchange for their specie IS incon
ccivaby gtcs, during bank suspensions Exchange on
New York ia Cincinnati, is now az par, aud IN some
cases has a fraction under, whilst during the sus-
pension OF the banks high ten fifteen per
cent This the merchants added 10 tho prce Of their
goods and those who purchased tie goods eventually
paid The
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

John w. Rush, having received majority of all
the votes given, was declared duly elected. and was
sworn into office, preparatory to entering upon the
discharge of his duties.
On motion of Mr.. Brown of Marion. the House
proceeded to the election of Doorkeeper, winch
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

NJ. Fafqnhar having received maJorIty oil all
the votes given was announced duly elected, and
sworn
! Mr. Carr of Jackson. moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the election of an Enrolling Clerk for the
Senate Assenied to.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Grant County.

4 Democratic convention held at the Court
House in Marion, the proceedings of which we find
in the Democratic Herald Of the 26th ut. John
IIummel was chairman and John Gilbert, Secreta-
ry. Delegates were appointed to the State Con-
vention and a series OF resolutions adopted imtu-
ed with the true democratic spirit.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

vt Gibraltar there no banks There has never
been pressure IA the money market aud property under
g,.s n, nuc,uaiisns Specie : thur only medium Oar
eastern merchants kno.s this. Ia Crlt there
commissions rs IN Iapt' nohcy cJnniries-nc 'nn-nr
northumberland the trade there Amounts % - GO GOO
a year, snl the currency l. sound aul uuia.'uahns
WHY Is IL that free America cannot have a. -'gni cg-
rency as desPouc government
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Mr.. Andrew J. Harlan having received majority
of the whole number of votes given, declared
duly elected and entered upon the discharge Of his
duties
On motion of Mr.. Hills, the House proceeded to
the election of an Enrolling Clerk. Messrs. Bradley
and n CT tell
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Ia S1aony ~:sh ropa''ion Z more tam n'...'on
and half the npor duties 'erJ :Hsng aae i + :
valuable fact IA commercial legislation that thee IN
country hy no materially Fich. a"i without any
protection wh1tever manufactures Of every description
have .hf,cn o thar n a1g other par OF tie oornen'
Of raropc slsoag a.on, hal mere ns.nnli duty >
PROTECTIVE du;y a'e.e- aud yet re so'en cotton ana
linen nsanu.l1,cres iansed all n' Il pe'ierlon
u1.k....r u sns o.heI taIl.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

lively my ungned thanks for the honor thus conferred
beg leave assure you OF my determination to give
dence Of my sincerity, in the in which shall
dssvor to discharge the duties incumbent upon the Chair
lion. John w. Davis, the Speaker OF the last
House of Representatives, declined being cand-
date for reelection.
On motion of Mr.. Leslie. the House proceeded
to the election Of principal Clerk, Messrs Leslie
and Shoup, acting as tellers. On counting the bal
lots, in appeared that
Joseph +. Brown received Go votes.
DR.. G. V. n. Lent - 80
Scattering
Joseph +. Brown was declared duly elected. was
sworn into Office and entered upon the discharge OF
his duties.
The House then proceeded to the election of an
Assistant Clerk, Messrs. Moore and Hills acting
as tellerS.
The following is the result of the several ballot
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

An inventory was lately taken OF the Crown, dia-
mords pesris &c Of France. The number Is 6l,3l2,
weighing 1881 csrats. and valued a, 2o,60o2oo
l,bout , 600 900 sterling
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Mr. Mcguire having received majority Of all the
votes given declared duly elected. He came
forward and was sworn in.
On motion of Mr.. Burke the Senate proceeded
TO the election of Assistant Secretary for Senate.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

The Boston Post takes great PAM % tel the
public that the Directors of tie Pbeaix BANK were
whics-but with It's usual fairness DOS not tell
them that Wynan. the President. who was the
head and front, of all the offending, locoioco oi
the rankest kind
The Boston Post replies
William Wy.nan is wing, Thomas Browne,
Jr.. late cashier, IS wing the firm Of Stanley,
Reed &, Co.. who took three hundred and
thirty thousand dollars, were wings John Skinner.
another person who figures largely endorser
is wing. Here are wings OF the "ranSest KIND
VIII the Telegraph have the fairness to tell II;
readers so
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
Reported for the State Sentinel.
MONDAY, Dec. D.
CI-NATE

Reported f0r nc STATE Sentinel.
MONDAY Dec. ).
SENATE.
The Senate having convened, was called to order
by Nlr. Mcguire. In the absence of the Lieuten-
ant Governor, Mr.. Moffatt was called TO the chair
when Mr. Mcguire, Principal Clerk of last Senate
proceeded to cali the members. New members
came forward and were sworn in by Judge Sullivan.
Absentees, Kennedy and Buell..
Mr.. Reeves moved that the Senate proceed to the
election of President, pro TEN. Assented TO.
Collins, 81 votes.
Walpoe, &c 4"
Scattering,
Mr. Walpole having received a majority of the
votes was announced duly elected President, pro
tenn, and took the chair.
Mr.. Harris moved that the Senate proceed to the
election OF Principal Clerk OF the Senate. Assented
TO and the Senate proceeded to ballot as follows
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

sxorurR CAsE.-Mr. Benjaman Wilson. an in
Jependent, worthy farmer. living IN the eastery
mar, of This town, has oeen made insane by the fan
a,ical Mi,eriies. There others, We learn, IN
this, region who are but little better of than Nj
" ilson The howlir,s Of these deluded people
in a still evening, BE- heard FOR miies-fa al
Rirer .1,sus.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Jennings County.

An adjourned meeting OF the Democratic party OF
Jennings was held on Nov 9th, at the Court Ill ouse
in Vernon Achilles Nawter, President; John King
and Cyrus Maynard, Vice Presidents; Michael
Fitzgibbon and VIM. Jennings Vawter, Secretaries.
\ committee, through their chairman, Gen. John
H. Spann reported series Of resolutions, approving
of the proposed State Convention at Indianapolis ;
gratulatory on The results of the recent elections IN
favor of the "rght of instruction., OF State rights
of religious freedom. of just and reasonable tari,
and against interference with the domestic lnstu-
tons Of the south and the manufactures OF the
north in favor of holding banks TO strict account
ability regarding the Veto conservative power
and opposing a change in the Constitution. Keso-
r;ions also passed. complimentary TO the Hon.
Andrew Kennedy, the sole representative OF the
Democracy Congress from this State, for his SER
vices as a bold and able champion OF Democratic
principles and expressing full confidence in the
ability and political integrity of Col. X. vi. John
son, aud declaring readiness 10 support hun Tor
the Presidency. should he receive the nomination OF
4 National Convention. Delegates were then APP
pointed 70 the State Convention from every town
snip.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Johnson Comfy.


\ large and respectable convention met at the
Court House in Franklin, Nov. @ Capt. Samuc!
Hall III the Chair and Jacob Sbert, Secretary.
DELEGATES were appointed TO the State Convention,
and a LARGE number of resolutions passed. We
can only notice them briefly, 1t is impossible to
publish all the proceedings sent US in foil, at this
time The convention resolved that the democracy
of johnson would endcavor to give the democratic
nominee for Governor a larger majority than they
gave "our Howard in $40; in favor of a National
Convention at Pittsburgh Wheeling. and pledg
ing themselves to support the nominees for the Pre-
! sidency and the Vice Presidency with zeal against
Distribution as foolish and impolitc in favor OF
our o,cn II me Industry, of selling where we can
get the best prices buying where we can purchase
cheapest, manufacturing our own clothing, and get
ting OUT and keeping out Of DEBT; against the pre-
sent urus; tariff against tie protection adVo-
Gated by the Wings, humbug; against ma
iional bank. believing with Daniel Webster. that
such an institution is now - an obsolete tdea with
Caleb Cushing that " 40 such Institution as eHte'
necessary or desirable IN any respect" and with
John C. Spencer, that that The last L. S. Bank te
came liiRe Jeiler haa den Of robbers > IN iavo
Of The Veto and the Constitution II is, aud agains
tine efforts Of Henry Clay TO change It's most essen
,ial and democratic features; expressing the oPin
ion the' The present unparalleled scarcity OF monel
i, ing to the Encouragement OF the national an'
, local bauks IN favor OF gold and silver and asains
small bills = against Clays Bankrupt law tina
, the abuse of John Tyler is a poor apology by tn
: wings for their broken promises u " better times
and - months session of Congress AT = a cay
and in favor OF County Convention on the h's
Monday in April next, to nominate candidates 10
: the most important Offices; and recommending To
aeople of the several townships 10 meet at the place
where electors are held, on the first Monday !
: April to eject delegates to the County Convention
Is ns;ruc,ing them fully TO their cAoce Tor al Ia
l. different offices, sc.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Bartholomew County.

The Democrats OF Bartholomew met IN Convention
at Columbus OH Saturday, Nov. % Francis Lyle,
chairman; l.. Arnold, Secretary. III. III. Barbour,
from the committee, reported sundry resolutions,
a summary If which, have only room to give,
to-wt conforming the course Of the majority IN
Congress; approaching the oiPTesldent Tyler,
IS far as he has acted in accordance with demo-
cratic principles; in opposition 10 the present pro-
hibiiory tariff, in favor of Gen. Towards doctrine
that If We needed no revenue we should have no
tariff" and opposed to the doctrine of protection"
as "A principle at with republcansm against all
immun,iics or legalzed monopoes, as the pests OF
commercial and political prosperity; against the
Bankrupt Law, and in favor of It's repeal; express
ing prat cation at the results OF the recent eiec-
lions. especially in New York and Massachusetts, ;
in favor of our Howard" for L. >. Senator, and
that their Senator and Representative, IN voting Tor
INN Will carry out the wishes of, II is believed,
minority of their constituents; recommending 10
the State Convention, that in selecting candidates
for Governor aud Lieutenant Governor, to prefer
those who, while they unilnchlng advocates OF
the principles above set forth, can stand forth and
aconit themselves of all connection with that accurs-
ed system which has involved us IN such inextrl-
cable difficulties" We omit the long list OF dele
rates for the same which has necessiateG us
to 1--WE only a summary OF the resolutions.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Cd, n,a r4nf ranges from 50 70 if' p 'fnh iH'
Sc asi,st npos i l.sied Of ne rree' 'Ha' o. %,
o., and producing olss-e- The int4''s' 80 -
rca. are oonpsra'lse'y 'ycini,' 'ni i'' am ~
from icing ,4rh sal no rare In .
- treasury III ,hc 20 a''.en Of onsen'' q D''
,npos, I,,is. On tie pe7g'e
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Tlx,s-I is stated in the Nsw Orleans Crescent Cr'J
tia, Presden. oGst>i has called session of Congress
to be held a, Washington the li,h inst. Tic 10
have ms, in person several tribes Of Indians hs 9Th
Of tobr The Waco Villas, 81 the firose 4 en's'
70, mo trea..es Hlt4 them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
The ycwspapc, =.

The Senate Yesterday voted down proposition
to take the daily papers. On this subject we have
nothing say at present, except to call attention
10 the following views of reporter for the House,
whose long experience entities his opinions to con
federation. Ii the Legislature collectively or midi
vldually refuse to sustain daily papers, 1t Will be
utterly mposs bic 70 furnish the people far &c
count of their sayings and doings i-of tae sdyHSS
oarticularly no other record can he kept. Any
other than a daily paper give but ncascr and
incomplete accounts.
To the LEGISLATURE.
Having been more less connected VI the
press at indianapolis, since the removal OF the sea
Of government to this place in l-3. rs reporter or
editor have no hesitation IN saying, that the pup
lication of daily papers last winter was one great
means Of shortening the session two or three weeks
Las. winter for the first time IN Indiana the mem
bers of tho Leg Stature were enabled To see the pro-
ccedings of the previous day lad rpon their tables
every morning, thereby enabling each Representa-
tive To keep the run OF bGsIness-ali confusion III
presenting lew business was preyenied-ihe mem,
bcrs knew precisely what measures were To be acted
upon each day, and business progressed regularly
and IN order instead OF an everlasting suspension
of the previous orders OF business, which has UNI
versaliy been the case IN previous years nc
NIessrs Cbapinans are entitled To the credit OF com
mcncing this new in the newspaper press OF thi'
State-but neither the Journal Sentinel can s'is
tain themselves without some ald from the icB's'h
ture and have no hesitation IN saying that the Peo
pie will sustain their Representatives. IN aiding u
keen them informed of their acts and doIngs. Se'e
raj gentlemen from different parts OF the state 'a'
informed me that the people were highly gfatiils
with the manner in which they were Informed q
the progress of business last winter hat the pro
prieors of the journal and Sentinel Will do, shunI
the Legislature refuse to sustain daily press
am not informed. but | should by al means aH' -
them 10 ,orbear and should they DO so, the debate
vii fail to be published. and the proceedings con
densed into a small compass. Mr.. Downing, tn
reporter for the Journal. have TO doubt VIII re
epond TO the above so far the policy q; tain
papers is concerned Respectfully,
y. BOLTON,
Reporter for State Sentinel.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13
Tell US,

Where is that Daily Journal" which was to be
published during the session Johnny DO
YOU intend to come the hun,bug tbs year. and lag
behind. after your Dragging prospectus or do you
wish 10 keep the people In Ignorance OF the acts oil
their servants so far you are concerned Stir
uo. stir up Your Sunny Ueakiy has always
been so far behind It's time that your friends are be-
ginning to growl. See Rockville Oiire Branch
Do stir up and not let us have al Tie 'n and credit.
Who saw the Journal Of Monday, the lst day q
the session Who elected Captain Tyler
GEN JAoKsoN's FINE.-Mr. Walsh, tie f@1's
Correspondent, Of the National ln,elligcneer. thus
rebukes the unpatrotc conduct of the Wing mem
bers Of Congress 1t saddened me TO learn thai
Gen. Jackson's claim for reimbursement, ct the ine
of one thousand dollars met with resistance IN Con
rress. ! think tia, should have remembered only
his public services and the stations he had filled.
None but men completely blinded by party spin
could have so far forgotten every principle of JUS
tice and patriotism as to have voted agalns, tn
proposition to refund the dne imposed upon Gencr
al Jackson in 1914"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

a,r,.B,>rrsx ~ CionsiA.--Tac Augusta ca'on'
..e leading Wh.s per "a Georsii. says
E.i,.,er the ls, 2aG Pennss 'senia bank are BE-
fore The county ~ re-chas,sr and II they We
should probably be aslias, either certainly against III"
las. # we were citizens Of Pennsylvania.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

The Jefiersonians Man about Town ought TO Try his
hand az ain He's sasfy
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

After the second ballo;ing the House took re-
cess until 2 O'Clock.
2 O'CLOCK, l.. VI.
The House resumed the election of Enrolling
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-13

Williamson. la. isl2
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-01-27

was humbly presented. Our gentleman
ran down Its contents. ain have bit Of
fish, waiter-~hich do you recommend to
dayl"
"All good, sir bu, cod and oysiersauce
just in season."
"Weil, then, let i, be so, with boiled
chicken and mushrooms. Ii | recollect
right, you had some good vine here once J"
Yes, sir-we have the same bin now
the port you mean, sir ~
"Yes, the port; tell Mr.. -, ! forgot
the landlords name"
llr. Banso.n."
"Yery true tell Bansom to let me
have bottle OF his best, aud pint of good
Madeira for dinner"
Yes, sir. When will you have your
diuner?"
~ soon as you can get il ready. In
the meantime, get me newspaper"
Ia due time the dInuer made IFS appear.
ance and ample justice was done to II by
our fine gentleman. After the cloth was
removed, The port @iue vas produced, and
this be appeared determined 10 enjoy, as be
remained at table slipping 4; until every 9th
or person who had been in the coffee room
had quilted 1t, and he was left alone. He
then poured out the last glass, rang the
bell, and demanded his bill. /! vas all
r.lqdy