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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Correspondence Of the ~ Y. Tribune.
Unparalleled Mental Operation.

BRIGHTON, Feb IA, 1916.
The following unparalleled mental operations in
Arithmetic, by Mr.. Abram Hageman of Brighton
Monroe county, n. Y, have been so extraordinary
and remarkable that the writer would most respect
fully solicit place for them in the Tribune. The
following are the multplications mentally performed
by Mr. H., or In his head. the common phrase is
selected with much care and attention with particu-
lar reference to the time Of performing each
Ist-9SI654 = 34567S=34I. 4I0 259, 4l2.
-Zd-9I032l4 X 234567S=22 81, SOS, sos .092
3d-463756l9 x 54625l25 = 9, 5S3, pa, 9S4, ST.
375.
4th-123456789 x 12a4567se 1924 SIS $50.
l9O,52l.
9TH 6l53245I6 x 42564s4l44=4O, 927, 476. a.
765, 474, 304
6th-s25276l3529 X 492431262l6 =4G63,9I7..
COG, 7S6 202 647, 264.
7th-95I427523675 * 4S4324256I44=46O 7oo
427, CTS S22, 324, 2O9, 200.
eth-s315324635l9 x 643234375246=534, s7O,-
90, Cos, Al, 25I, CSC, GA
-64S72s4l696s x .6s2.-
706, 444, 726, 657, I2I, 600
The LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th of these examples he &c
complshed in from one and half to two hours.
The 5th 9th, 7th and Sth examples from two to three
hours. The 9th example he actually accomplished in
less than hour owing to the favorable nature of
the multipler (42lS15625l25) Here It will be seen
that Mr. H. has multiplied - places of figures by u
places, showing most powerful strength Of memory,
to carry out and retain result of such vast magni-
tude Sin the head" alone. This we believe is the
greatest mental accomplishment in numbers on record
Colburn it Is said, in his best days, could multiply
but five six. Mr.. H. has given his attention most
y to mathematical studies for than thirty years.
in solving abstruse and difficult questions in the vari-
branches of mathematics, though was but very
recently that he commenced his mental operations.
Having not long since seen published in the N. Y.
Tribune account Of a remarkable boy in Vermont,
who it is said, could multiply FIVE places of figures
by FIVE places; this induced Mr.. H. try his mental
powers, the result of which is in part above.
Mr.. H. has been invalid for the last fourteen years
of his life, during which time he has been confined to
his room; yet strong is his attachment to mathe-
NAUTICAL studies, that his friends scarcely prevail
upon him to forego it even for one day
That this account is not exaggerated but strictly
and substantially true in all its particulars, many in
his vicinity having often and repeatedly witnessed
his mental operations, would most readily testify.
Respectfully. yours, &c. R. MILTON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Volume IVa$:i::a::Number Al.
A Sketch Of Santa Anna.
HIS fortunes lCitlin a felc years.


The recent revoluticnin Mexico together with the
overwhelming change in the fortunes Of Santa Anna,
has impaired fresh interest to the life of a so
extraordinary; and who, but the other day 90 the
observed by all Observers" with the destines of
nation IN his hands, is now il may be presumed little
better than fugitive and an outlaw. The more
Immediate events in ms history have been full of
stirring excitements. His capture by the Texans,
his release, his return to Mexico in an American
National vessel his overthrow by Gen. Almonte, his
reelection President, his loss of leg In defence
of Vera Cruz, his movements for the re-conques
of Texas the death of his wife, his speedy marriage
10 another the late popular outbreak, his tyranica
conduct towards the Mexican Congress, the fidelity
to him of large body of his followers the pernacty
of his resistance his repeated attacks on Pueba, and
finally, if the last accounts be true, his negotiations
for surrender.
The conduct of his countrymen in relation to his
amputated leg, must be pronounced brutal and dis
graceful, and will long be remembered cowardly
manifestation OF popular fury Brantz Mayor, IN his
interesting work on Mexico, gives an account Of tie
burial of this leg lie arrived at the city gates Just
after sunrise, as they commenced firing in honor of
the day. which was to be celebrated BY the entomb-
ment of the remains of the shattered limb. The
The principal streets were covered with awnings.
The military were out in their fnery, the officers of
Government mingled in the procession, and the limb
cf the President, cut off in 1888 afterwards buried
at Vera Cruz, was disinterred and brought TO the
Capital in lS42, laid in crystal vase, borne TO the
cemetery Of Santa Panla, where it was deposited in
monument erected to receive it by the command Of
the General of the Mexican Army. A solemn eulo-
GUM on the President then pronounced by a
distinguished Mexican and the ceremonies in honor
of the precious relic were concluded.
| What contrast have recent events presented
The leg has been torn from Its place of repose, and
kicked about the streets statue of Santa Anna
which had been placed on a beautiful column, has
been thrown down and trampled uponI
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
THE STATE SENTINEL

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Second Block North Of Washington.
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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
rIr. Adan,s--Dr. Franklin.

AT late celebration of the Typographical Society
OF the District Of Columbia Mr. Adams thus referred
to his recollections of DR.. Franklin. 1t is fifty
SIX years since Franklin died and yet there is living,
active, public man who thus remembers him:
Having turned his eye TO the side of the hall where
the large portrait of Franklin placed, Mr. Adams,
after regarding it with much satisfaction said might
not be undressing TO the Society," that he
could speak to them of Benjamin Franklin from per-
sonal acquaintance. He had known that man-he
had known him well, and personally. When he (Mr.
A. was of the age of most of the young men before
him, perhaps younger, at that age when youth is
pandng into the maturity of manhood he had had the
advantage of the society and friendship of that great
man. He had lived In the same city, and under the
same roof with him for several months; and now,
from that experience of friendship and association,
with individual whom the Society and all printers
regarded and Justly regarded with such high venera
ton, he could say that more agreeable companion
more sterling patriot, more amiable and worthy
man, he had never known. lCheers. Mr.. A. SAID
there not time for an extension of his remarks
more especially there were several gentlemen pre-
sent who were familiar with the mysteries Of
the great art than himself, and who would no doubt
entertain the company more agreeably in relation
thereto. Deeply impressed, he said, when these reco
lections of Franklin who at the time he ablded with
him near his Mr.. AS present age, and he him
SELF as he had already stated was younger than the
Junior members of the Society, he would propose
The Sixteenth Anniversary Of the Columbian 1y-
geographical Society May it bring to its individual
members present at this festival name honorable
for patriotism and usefulness as that of Benjamin
Franklin thirty years after the outset of his proes
sional career.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
and Measures.


"A simple and frugal Government, confined within
strict Constitutional limits.
strict construction of the Constitution and no as
sumption of doubtful powers
No National Bank to swindle the hborng popa,1-
ton.
30 connection between the government and banks.
diplomacy, asking for nothing but what is clear
~ [lght ana submitting to nothing wrong.
NO public debt, either by the General Government,
sity.
No assumption by the General Government of the
debts OF the States, either directly or indirectly by
distribution OF the proceeds of the public lands
Revenue tariff, discriminating in favor Of the
poor consumer instead of the rich capitalist
No extensive system Of Internal Improvement by
the General Government, or by the States
constitutional barrier against improyident State
loans,
The honest payment of our debts and the sacred
preservation of the public faith.
A gradual return from paper credit system.
No grants of exclusive charters and privileges by
special legislation, to banks.
No connexion between Church and State
No prescription for honest opinions
Fostering aid to public education.
progressive reformation of all abuses
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
Truth aud Error.

BY r. II. WILDE.
There's tuneful river,
In ETin's Isle,
Where the sun-beams culver,
In silveTy smile;
Where the leaves thatfan
Meath the autumn sky,
Grow gem-like all,
And never die
And such is the stream, by truth enlightened,
That leaves the breast by wisdom frightened,
Where even the Joys that storms discover
Are turned to gems that glow forever
There's darkling tide
In the Indian cline,
By whose heTbless side
There's sulphry slime
To the flowers that il touches
A scoTching wave
To the bird that approaches,
weitering grave.
And such are the waters of bitterness rising,
In the desert bosom Of dark Disgusting;
And the birds Of joy, and flower Of feeling,
Must perish wheI'er that wave Is stealing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

TIE FINALE TO CoURTsHIP-'Flora, ah, dearest
Floral am come-ahl Flosa-I come to-oh !"
i see you, Malcolm, perfectly. You are come, you
tell me. Interesting intelligence, certainly. Well
what next? 'Oh Flora! / am come to-to-=s
Offer me your heart and han6, suppose = Yes
Well, do it like man, if you cam and not like a
monkey plague take your selfpossession y ex-
claimed |, suddenly starting up from my knee, upon
which had fallen in an attitude that might have wen
the approval of Madame de Maillard Frazer. You
make ashamed of myself Proceed, sir said
Flora You like brevity, it would SEEM Yes
said Flora 'Then-wil you marry me 2 Yes
will you give kiss q You may take one.' 1
took the profesed kiss Now that is going it more
nationally said Flora. when thing is to be said,
why may 1t not be said in two seconds, instead of
suffering and stammering two hours about it Oh,
how cordially do hate all niaissriest exclaimed the
merry maiden, clasping her hands energeticaily.
well, then, said humbug apart, what day shall we
fix for marriagei
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

PROBABLE SIZED OF MENTAL AcTTox.-If Mental
action is electric the proverba quickness of thought
that is the quckness of the transmission of sensation
and WILL may be presumed to have been brought into
an exact meaSurment.
The speed of the light has been long known 10 be
about 1872 COO miles per second and the experiments
of Wheatstone have shown that the electric agent
travels Of may speak, at the same rate, showing
likelihood that law rules the movements Of all
the {" imponderable bodies" Mental action may
cordingy be presumed to have rapidly equal to
hundred and nnetytwo thousand miles the second.
rate evidently far beyond any Of our ordinary
cular apparently though identical in point
Of time, which they are-Vestiges Of the Natural HIS
Creation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

THE MOUNT VERNON FARM.-Gen Washingtons
farm at Mt Vernon contained ten thousand acres of
land in one body-equal to fifteen square miles. It
was divided into farms of convenient size situated
from one to five miles from his residence. These he
visited daily ii fine weather In 1767, he had FIVE
hundred acres in grass, six hundred acres Of oats,
seven hundred in wheat, as much more in con barley.
peas and beans, ard one hundred and fifty acres in
turnips He had one hundred and forty horses, one
hundred and twelve cows three hundred and thirty
five working oxen, hefers and steers. He employed
two hundred and fifty hands. and kept twenty-four
pleughs going the year round whenever the weather
was favorable.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

LowELL.-This town is acquiring great character
and celebrity. 1t was commenced in 1922 and con-
tains over $4,000 inhabitants, has 30 mills mostly
manufacturing cotton CLOTH runs 20i,000 spindles,
over COCO looms employing near 1000 females, $500
males, making 100000 yards cloth per week, con-
suming 1l75 bales cotton per week, and employing
capitol of IL millions The average wages of females
is 81 10 per week clear of board. Amount of wages
per month Sl3S, COO Besides the factories belonging
to the manufacturing corporations, there manu-
factories OF Powder, Flannel Blankets, Batting, Pa
per, Cards and WHIPS &c. employing about $50 hands
and a capitol of $500, COO.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

INCREASE OF PoPULATIoN.-The Geographer, Mr..
Darby calculates the future increase of our popua-
ton from the past tables, at three per
advance per Thus in 1870, we had 1923, S26.
In 1900 it reached 1906. 925 near three per cent
On this basis he extends his calculation up 1900
when it would reach, according to his calculation,
i0l, 553.377 Thus, fifty odd years hence, he esti-
mates our population at more than one hundred mil
ons spread the great Valleyof the Mississippi,
to the Columbia river and the Pacific Ocean, and the
Gulf of Mexico. If we look ahead then, according
to these statistics, the value of the acquisition of
Texas, fer taking of the exuberant population of
fifty years will battle al calculation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

JEFFERSON AND ADAMS. = Perhaps there is not,
among all the productions of Mr.. Jefferson, more
graceful and delicate specimen Of his style, than the
following letter. 1t was addressed to John Adams,
the death of his accomplished wife, the mother of
John Quincy Adams:
MONTICELLO, Nov. 10, 1918.
The public papers, my dear friend, announces the
fatal event of which your letter of October the 10Th
had given me ominous forebodng. Tried myself in
the school of affection by the loss of every form Of
connexon which can rive the human heart, know
WELL and feel what you have lost what you are suffer-
ing, and have yet to endure. The same trials have
taught me that for ills immeasurabe. time and
silence the only medicine. will not, therefore,
by useless condolance open afesh the silence of your
grief nor mingling sincerely my tears with yours,
will say word where words are vain; but that it
is some comfort to us both that the time is not very
distant, al which deposit in the same cere-
ment our sorrow and suffering bodies, and to ascend
in essence to an ecstatc meeting with the friends we
have loved and lost and whom shall still love and
never lose again.
God bless you and support you under your heavy
affection THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
THREE CHILDREN FROZEN TO DEArH.-A touching

THREE CHILDREN FROZEN TO DEATH.-A touching
incident is thus related by the AuxiliGre Breton;
q During the last few days of cold, three young
children Of the town Of BaiBs had been sent out by
their parents gather dead wood. These poor infants
lost themselves in the wood, and night came on with
out their having been able to refnd their road The
Oldest six years DID, sought shelter, and
there huddled up his little brothers he then stripped
himself of his waistcoat and covered them with IT,
and made rampartfrom the cold wind with his body.
1t was in this condition that they found the next
morning, all three frozen to DEATH"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

A DESTRUCTIVE CARA lady has a cat which
within the course of last year broke fifty plates, six
cream Jugs two brass candlestck three soup tureens
fifteen tea cups and one poker and has eaten no less
than thirty chickens two sweetbreads, seven turkeys,
three legs of lamb ten gooseberry pies, and three
pots of preserved aprcos. Nevertheless, this extra
ordinary cat is the greatest iavorte with the cook
chambermaid, and az the servants.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

In the year 1897, in a fish pond in Suaba, carp
of prodigious size was found which had in It's ear
ring of copper, with these words in Latin =" am
the first fish that put in this pond by the hands OF
Frederick the Second Governor OF the world the o'h
dav of October. 1889" So that this carp must have
lived two hundred and eighty-seven years. We won
der saws an old writer, whether this memorable fish
was doomed to end his days in stew-pan
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

reliable source that German farmer, by the name of
George ]. ]. Geyer, living the viageof Lewis
town, Fulton county, Illinois, is about to start on
trip Europe for the purpose of takng possession of
the snug fortune of two millions six hundred thou
rand dollars worth of property. He recently received
letter from the firm of Rothschilds at Frankfort,
stating that law suit which had been pending for
more than thirty years in the courts of Germany and
in which bis wife was one Of the heirs at law, bad
been decided in their favor; and that division of
the amount in litigation was about TO take place, and
they wished to know his pleasure concerning the
amount coming to his wife, which is stated to be in
round numbers two millions six hundred thousand
dollars. Gayer emigrated to this country fifteen
years ago. and settled in Fulton county, where he has
followed the occupation.of farmer At the time he
left Germany, the gaining of the suit was considered
doubtful.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

The Philadelphia Gazette says 1.-The Typography
cal Ball. which off the other night, was, as an
ticipated. set up in a workmanlike manner. Never
was night work more joyousy performed (; the typos
had their .'takes" out Of as choice set of natures
fair copy as ever was congregated and they follow
ed their copy with amazing fidelity. Although this
proof of their skill needs no rerse, certainly hope
they will issne a second edition"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

A WHIsTLlNG CoNcERT.-A novel concert was Civ
en- on Wednesday last by Mr.. Francis Williams, the
Northern Whistler, colored man, resident In that
city, Mr. Williams has often excited applause while
engaged in his work, by his remarkable whstllng
powers which he has been often urged and at length
prevailed upon to exhibit in public. His debut was
perfectly successful both in respect to his reputation
and his proft.-Pha Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

THE RICHEST Man N AMERIcA.-Jobn Jacob Aston
of New York is said 10 be worth at present, oCOO
O0O and it is yearly increasing at the rate OF about
per cent nett Last year, the city tax upon his real
estate alone including near l60O building lots, near
ly all covered with houses, over $34,O 0O twas
paid in three instalments each OF about equal
amounts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03
The Printer

Written for the Philadelphia Typographical, Society
3Y VIZ. D. BAKER, ESQ
AIR-Ydnkee Doodle.
Who with the PRINTER can compare
Or hold TO him candle
He's good, he's bad, he's every thing,
And every thing can handle.
Now for TIE proof, and if fail,
Why then my head III hide sirs;
But well know as proceed,
You'll 10 my proof confde, sirs.
Chorus-O like the Printer, none is found
In any cline, OF land, sirs,
With full success is ever crown'd
Whater he takes in hand, sirs.
He is very pious man
He has his monks and friGrs;
And wicked-he the derH keeps,
The " father OF all liars ~
And is this all ? All no indeed
My bosom heaves sigh, siTs
The good, bad, Printer. after all,
His cork dares justify, sirs
Oh ! like the Printer, &c.
He is a right ferocious man,
Your faith in him I'll stagger:
BY day and night he sports about
His shooting stick and dagger.
A patriotic bad English he
A period puts full often,
With slug and lead he chdseS foes
Him nought can break soften.
Oh like Printer, SC.
And in the navy he is brave,
All sorts of SquaJ5Ies runs in,
With rGntGge keeps the upper hand.
Good form he keep his guns in.
His brOcSsises empty hostile craft.
And then through oceans space, sirs,
His galley ddshes to heip oit,
And get in each lOto case, sirS.
Oh like the Printer, Sc.
And literary is he, too
You cannot find his betteTs,
The Printer, is he not indeed
The only man of letters?
And in no section of the world
You'll find his parallel, sirs,
Our admiration still he gains;
In all things he'll excel, sirs.
e. oh like the Printer, &c.
And troubled much the Printer is
He's orerTun with veTmin,
Called rats, whose lives by all Just means
He's trying to determine,
And he is right-these foul things seek
To uaderhdnd each measure,
Which 10 the Printer honor gives,
And profit, comfort, pleasure.
Oh like the Printer, &c.
"A -ct-dead for ducat"-so
The wise-mad Hamlet speaks
Fol- less than this each sPOngfng raj
(Who from his dark hole sneaks,
Will damn his name and blast his fame,
vile ttc9-thirder, he, sirs-
And all who cory his bare plans,
Shall share has infany, sits
Oh J like the Printer, &c.
And patient, too, the Printer is,
Quarters these rats 10 give;
Or else locked up in deaths embrace
They'd long have ceased 10 live.
You've had the proofs it foul proof?
If So my head I'll hide sirs-
And your corrections I'll abide,
Until your case is tined, sirs !
Oh like the Printer, sc.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

CrrsN1xa SrREETs.-It is stated from Official
sources that the expense incurred for cleaning % the
streets of the city of NYork, during the past year
amounted to the sum Ct Sll2 ,ao6 7O,and that ne
amount received from the sale Of manure Fas SOL
1914 63.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

ALANc1NG.-Dming the sleighing, one OF the ON
nbuses on runners came very upsettng, the We
hicle being balanced over the gutter some moments;
ssNarrow escape driver ~ said one of the alarmed
passengers.
cali skill - said the Jehu 81 turned over my quid
of tobacco Just in time, and that saved u.s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-03

New TRIcK-The New England Washingto-
man SAYS that in New Market, N. H., they have a
rum shop where to evade the law, they charge three
cents for trying on an old hat and then give glass
Of liqaor.