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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
Remarkable Pietvt

Henry Clay recently sent fifty dollars to some fe-
male society in New York, as fee to constitute him.
self life member of some missionary society. This
brings to mind his famous Cholera speech, in which
he admitted he had been religiously disposed,
but hoped he should be some time or other Excel
lent man. His fifty dollars no doubt will be salts
factory fee to old Charon But his early piety does
not stop here He and his pious brother Webster,
who declared during the Bank War, that sthere were
Sundays in Revolutionary times,' have also been
elected members of society to promote the better
observance of the Sabbath The best-comment we
have all this gross hypocrisy is the following
from the Kentucky Yeoman:
"Daniel Webster and Henry Clay have become Sab
batarians the former, of the strictest sect Web
sers letter. reply to notification that he had been
made life member Of Sabbath association, is hyp-
ocritical in the highest degree. Mr. Clay ackn0w-
lodges the compliment of being made member but
does not debase himself by protesting to the extent Of
Webster sentiment of veneration for the day. which
he does not feel. Webster always was hypocrite,
while Mr.. Cay-whatever may be his political or So
cia faults-ever has been. So far from it. we doubt
not in his secret heart he despised the political sub
servency which dictated Bascom and Halls ssaccred-
tied principles" certificates in his behalf"
1t is such incidents as these that bring religion 70
contempt. How the Devil must grin and chuckle
over them
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
JOHN c. RIVES

ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT entered into at Washing-
ton this 18th day of April 1S45, between Francis p
Blair and John c. Rives, of the firm of Blair & Rives
of the first part, and Thomas Richie and John p
Heiss of the firm of Richie and Heiss Of the second
part
WIrNEss-That Blair & Rves agree to sell and
convey unto Richie 81 HeiSs the presses, types,
stands, fixtures &c. &C., constituting the printing
and binding establishment of the Globe office; toge-
Their with the lot of ground, and the buildings thereon
in which said business is carried on for ccnsidera-
ton TO be ascertained in the following manner.
That is to say, said Blair & Rives are to select one
appraiser or yaluer and Richie e. Heiss another,
who shall proceed to value the property at its cash
value. In case the appraisers so selected cannot
agree upon the price of said property or any part
thereof they shall select third, and the opinion of
any two shall fix the price.
And the said Richie g. Heiss further agree to pay
in hand one-third of the purchase money when the
transfer of said lot, buildings presses types stands,
bindery, fixtures &c. &C., made and the residue
in two equal annual instalments and secure the same
by deed of trust upon the property, which shall be
insured by said Blair Ryes, at the expense of said
Richie & Heiss.
And it is further agreed that the newspaper shall
be sent to such Of the subscribers of the Globe who
have paid in advance and that Blair g. Rives shall
credit the said Richie and Heiss with the same as
part Of the cash payment after deducting such pro-
portion as the vauers shall think reasonable for col
lection.
And it is further agreed, that said Blair & Rives
may reserve for their that part of the type
now employed in printing the Documentary History
of the United States.
The said Richie g. Heiss voluntarily express their
sense of the lberaity of the said Blair & Rives In
transferring the good will and subscription list of the
Globe, without charge; and agree, that whatever
Congress work in the Office shall be unfinished at the
tine of the transfer may thereafter be executed by
the said Blair g. Rives without charge or hindrance
As witness our hands the day and year first above
written. BLAIR g. RIVES
THOMAS RITCHIE,
(By his attorney Thomas Green.)
JOHN P. HESS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

SULPHUR SPRING, April 10, 1915.
In pursuance to public notice, the gallant band of
Democrats of Decatur township met for the purpose
of eecting delegates to attend the County Conven-
ton. The meeting came to order by appointing Muir
ny Mcclure chairman and Jesse Price secretary. The
following persons were appointed delegates to the
county convention to be held at Indianapolis the
10Th inst. viz Aafon Wright, Eli Sugrove D. L. Nc
Farland, ]. Price, NJ. Mciure, ESQ.,, ]. Mcclure, L.
w. Hargus, F. Shelby, Noah McCrary, B. Guiding
ton, n Sinks.
ResOlued, That the proceedings be signed by the
chairman and published i'll the State Sentinel.
]. PRICE, Sec'y. nj. MCGUIRE, Chairman
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

a campaign paper to be called the "Com Skinner
during the ensuing summer to be illustrated by cuts
&C. Now friend Chapman don't be too severe on the
varmints; we thought that you had made the fur fly
from their hides so fast last fa that they were not
worth skinning. Our CooN-KILLER reports the var
minis herabouts to be shy and their fur of no val
ue.-MemPhis, Ten. Appeal
1t is true, friend of the Appeal suppOscs,
that Coon fur is comparatively poor article this
son; but few of the varmints, though pretty well
denuded of their fur last year are STILL like dscon-
tented spirits, walking up and down in dry places,
in their bare hides They should be completely skin
ned, for charity's sake, if nothing else.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
Fires.

On the 9th inst, two entire squares, comprising
over 80 buildings, destroyed by fire at Milwau-
kie The loss is heavy. We notice similar calami-
ties in many other places; at Troy, N. Y; loss
SIS, 600 The mountains near Woodstock, VT, have
been burning several weeks, destroying great quant
ties of wood Another tremendous fire has been rag
ing among the mountains up the Susquehannah.
similar fire near Frederick, Nd, has swept near
6OO0 acres. One hundred and twenty acres of wood
land about five miles from Baltimore have been burnt
There have also been extensive fires in the mountains
in Harrison, Marion and Tyler counties, Va The
Dismal Swamp is also on fire; and the dry weather,
of which we have had an uncommonly long season.,
has absorbed and evaporated the WATER and reduced
the spongy earth and its incumbent coat of decayed
vegetation the consistency of finder the fire RACES
furiously. 1t has driven from their hiding places a
large number of runaway slaves, who have, in many
cases, been secreted for years. An old black woman,
being burnt out of her capacious home, sought out
and claimed her master, and, in addition to this
turn Of property, she brought with her eleven child
ren all her own, serving indemnity remuner-
alton for her long absence. Any quantity of bears
foxes, and other animals, already roasted, is to be
found
bTThe FIRE which commenced in the Jersey Pines
on the Doth ult is yet raging with great fury, and is
no nearer being out than it week ago. The
extent of forest destroyed is equal to one hundred
and twenty square miles, and the loss far is est
mated at hundred thousand dollars. Besides the
trees number of fences, barns, hay, cut wood, and
shantes have been laid in ruinsand the people, who
are generally poor, have been driven to seek shelter
in other places, with covering at present. save the
canopy of Heaven. The grass in the neighborhooC
of the scene of devastation has been parched up anC
ruined and thus to some extent the horses and cut
tie are deprived of provender.
| If these fires had occurred little earlier, they
would have afforded the Millerites strong arguments
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

The following is from our Wing neighbor, the Co
lumbus Gazette. is strange mixture Of truth and
folly:
1--WE sec in the New York Sun, letter written by
the Hon. r. Dale Owen in relation to the public debt
Of State and her conduct towards her creditors.
The letter is well written document, such as one
might be expected from such mind as Owens. 1t
is clear comprehensive, and full of valuable inforna
tion His explanations of the efforts she has made to
meet the demands Of her creditors however. will not
always suffice to keep them quiet, nor will It do any
thing towards relieving her tax-oppressed people
Indiana is abundanty able to pay every dollar she is
indebted and if men of energy and skill placed
at the head of the affairs of State plan might be
matured by which she woud-bc able to meet her la
abilities, and relieve her citizens. But so long as
such men Jim Whitcomb g. Co, whose only desire
is Office, and whose only study Is self emolument, are
suffered to remain in power, nothing better than high
taxation or reputation can be expected"
The author, when he commenced, undoubtedly IN
tended to write an honest paragraph; but before he
got through, the ruling passion became predominant
and he thought it necessary to administer the bane
and antdote in one dose. 1t is dangerous business
for wing editors to give their readers unsophistcated
and unauthorized truth It to their whig
gery,-and then, OthelIos occupation is gone
The compliment to Robert Dale Owen is well-mer-
tied, and is acknowledged by other wing papers as
well as the Gazette. But the rest of the paragraph
is conceived in the EXTREMIST folly. IT, as is affirm
ed by the writer, Indiana is abundany able to pay
erery dollar Of her debt for gracious sake why does
she need ga plan by hch she rcould be able to pay
it! If she has already available means, as one who
knew no better would infer from the talk ofthe Gazette,
what need is there of any other plan than to 'Pay
every dollar" and redeem her bonds at once The
editor commits this egregous folly in order to make
occasion for assault upon "Jim Whitcomb g. Co.
1t would afford him great qualification, no doubt, il
he could convince the people of the propriety of
placing in his stead such profound statesmen and
financiers as Wallace Bigger g. Co., who did much
for the prosperity, credit and fair fame of Indiana
and who have left so many monuments Of their pro-
found sagacity We apprehend that the people will
thin twice. before they act upon the advice of this
Solon.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

NEW foRK.--BGbe, the Pnrate.-The time of exc
cuuon Is hEsd BY the President in June lS45.
-, James Eager, for the murder of Phlhp Williams.
lime OF execution. Friday, May 9th, 1915.
"AlNE.--1 ho1aaS Thorn, for Murder.-Time of
eAecution not liked The law is that criminal shall
not be executed till year after sentence, and not
even then without an order from the Executive
vERMoNT:-Exgene Clifford for the murder of his.
wlfe and child Time of execution not fixed. The
law is that there shall be fifteen months between the
sentence and execution and then the criminal is To-
be hung without an order from the Executive
MARYLAND.-Henry w. McCury. for the muir.
der OF Paul Roux. The 9th June next is appointed
for his executions
PENNSYLVANIA. Francis Basler, Wyoming coun-
ty. Sentenced to be hung ON Friday, March 2eth,
but escaped from prison.
Executions are now private n the itllowinc States
Maine, Massachusetts,, Vern,ont New. Hamrsh;re
Connectic9t Rhode Island, New York. Pennsylvania,
and Maryland.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
The BrooIxviIrc American.

This paper has been considerably enlarged and i'm
proved. We are glad that contemporary is able to
make these Improvements, and hope he may be amply
compensated for his outlay. While we differ with
him politically, and could easily point out many fal-
acies inhis address, we perfectly agree with him in
some other particulars but they mixed, that
fine sieve is necessary to separate the one from the
other. We hope he will act with the moderation and
charity he breaches We should have stated that the
name of the paper is now INDIANA AMERICAN"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

The several townships are respectfully re-
quested to appoint delegates to attend a
County Convention to be holden at Indiana
polls, on Saturday, April 26th, for the pur-
pose of choosing delegates to the District
Convention, and transacting such other bus
mess as may be deemed necessary. 1t is sug-
gested that there be a full attendance, as
probably candidates for the Legislature will
be nominated.
By order Of the County Committee.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

The FRENCH ARMY.-In looking over file of Eu-
ropean papers, wend that the average strength Of the
French army for the year is estimated at 3d.
900, men, Of which S1,6S9 are mounted troops of
this immense force, 10000 menand 1896 horses are
on service in Algeria and the remainder on duty at
homc The expense of this force to the government
amounts to the enormous sum of SIC, 763, 2S3f. or
nearly S64. 00O. 900 per annum
The BRITISH ARMY.-The total number of the Brit
ish army for the year ending March 81, 1916. is fixed
at 1O0,011 men, and the total charge f5,979, 272
This is exclusive Of five regiments of cavalry and
twenty Of nsntry, 20 .3s2 men in all employed
in the East Indies, and paid by the East India Com
pany.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
A Rarity Indeed!

Here we have condemnation of Wing fascality
by Wing editor Surely the Millennium is at hand,
and Parson Miller was right after ALL Among ma.
ny other outrageous acts the last Wing Legislature
of Ohio violated sacred contracts, revived OF
their old swindling internal Improvement machinery,
overturned the congressional district law ger
rymander the State, passed new and oppressive tax
laws and, if they could not rob the people enough
themselves, created host of swindling shops
called banks, &c. &c. Well, astounded at so much
rascaity, or rather fearing its consequences to the
party, the Tippecanoe Journal, the Wing paper at
Lafayette, in this State talks about it in this way
''The Legislature of Ohio, we believe, during its
recent session, remodeled the Congressional Districts
abolished the Office of State Printer 1t had exist
ed for several years-thus taking the Treasury teat
out of Sam Medarys mouth; and resuscitated the old
Board Of Canal Commissioners. These things naay
do, perhaps-but zoe doubt both the propriety and
morality of such revolutionary modes of Reform Bet.
ter endure temporary evil patiently, until it be
rightfuly and legally removed, than to get rid of il
by violence by the infection of individual wrong
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
A CALL.

We have now number Of small bills for advertis-
ing and Job work which have been due from one to
four years Also, some large bills due on various ac-
counts We mast hare settlement by note. cash or
produce or EVERY ONE, where we have not open &C
counts will be placed in the hands Of an officer for
collection in the speediest manner possible This is
fair warning We only ask that which we toll for.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT


MEssEs- EDIToKs Upon looking over your last
paper, find myself spoken of as candidate before
the convention for the nomination to Congress from
this district which nomination. please say for me,
do not seek, and would most respectfully decline at
this tme If rendered. feel sensby the kindness of
those friends who have offered my for the
sderaon Of the democracy of the district and trust
that they will unite cordially with in making such
selection from the long list still before them, viii
secure the undivided party vote.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't.
LUCIUS III. EAI1IONS.
NoBI FsylLLE. April IS. 1915
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
HOi FOR A CONVENTION

As it becomes necessary to hold District
Convention for the purpose of nominating a
candidate to represent this district in the next
Congress, we would respectfully recommend
the holding of conventions in the several
counties for the purpose OF appointing dele
gates to meet in District Convention,
At Indianapolis, on Saturday, Nay lOth.
We hope that the Democracy OF every
county in the District will sanction the prop
osition, and Immediately appoint strong and
efficient delegations to represent their wishes
In the Convention.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
The Pittsburgh Fire.

The meeting, called for last Saturday, not being
fully attended, another will be holden at the Court
House, THIS DAY, at o'clock. All persons are
invited to attend and trust that all convinced
of the popriety and necessity of prompt action. Bear
in mind Corinthians, xix, Z.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

TExAs--The Red River Republican learns from
gentlemen direct from Texas, that the most populous
settlements through which they passed fever
of Joy at the passage of the annexation resolutions
When the news reached San Augustine cannon were
fired and public meetings were held in celebration of
the event.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
trThe columbus Gazette, without amy good Yea.

0STThe Columbus Gazette, without any good rea-
son for it that know of, "wonders if we amt fig
urng for the nomination to Congress; and says fur
Their with very acute irony, that sit would be easy
matter for to carry the popular rote, doubt"
To relieve the excitement which the wonder must
produce on naturally weak head we take the trou-
bic to Wing friend, the Gazette, that we
are not Figuring for the nomination." nor have we
the slightest desire to receive it. On the contrary
do not want it, and should be sorry to receive it.
Is that satisfactory, sir! But, on the other hand,
if we desired and could obtain such nomination,
should be extremely sorry to doubt as to obtaining the
popular vote" The popular vote is but manifes-
tation of the popular confidence. We endeavor to
deserve the latter in our present vocation, which we
consider quite independent, honorable and
sponsible, as that of membership in Congress. We
hare 1T, too to extent great greater than we
could obtain it a member of Congress perhaps.
Why should the Gazette think we desire more. We
pray you sir don't begin slecioneey for soon!
We have great aversion to that
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

0rOur friend Joel Palmer passed through this city
last week, on his way to Oregon. He was in first
rate spirits, though many who had proposed accom-
panying him had changed their minds.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

0FHenry w. Ellsworth, of Indiana, has teenap-
pointed by the President, to be Charge dAairs of the
u. S. to Norway and Sweden. A first rate berth.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

The following gentlemen were appointed by the
Governor, Trustees of the Indiana Asylum for the
Deaf and Dumb DIR. Livingston Dunlap, Rev Phin-
eas d. Gurley, Rev. l.. III. Jamison, Rev. VIM. w.
Hibben, and Hon. John H. Thompson.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
To LAWYERS.

Many of you gentlemen owe us for the 'Rules In
Bankruptcy" Brush up your memories, and send us
the dough you may have an advertisement
gratuitousy inserted in the State Sentinel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

0cTDuring thunder shower Wednesday morn
ing, the building the corner of Meridian and
Washington Streets was struck by lightning. For
tunately not much damage was done.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

A LOUD CALL.-Dr Hawks, late of New York.
has accepted the rectorsP of Episcopal church, in
New Orleans, on Canal street, with salary of
$1,000, and an house in Annunciation square, at
rent Of $1,000.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

An exchange paper adEertizes-for sale, of course,
''Tailors and Bonnet trimmings Of all varieties at
THos HAYS, jr.",
We pity the poor taors in those diggings. 1t
must be an Improbable calling when they are thus
offered for sale.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

LAND OFFIcE CLosED--The Land Office in Vim
cennes has been closed by order of the President, I'M
til the lands selected for the extension of the Wa
bash and Erie canal, from Terre Haute to Evansville
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24

SINGULAR PREsENTmENT.-The Baltimore Argus
states that Mrs. Dorothea Foos who died her resi-
dence in Ensor street, near Madison, April s. at the
advanced age of &c years, dreamt some nine years
since, that she would die the 9Th of April, 1916
and her acquaintance have often heard her state her
presentiment. About two years ago she accidentally
fell out Of bed, and broke her hip, and otherwise in
jured herself that all hopes Of her recovery were
given up but she steadily insisted that she would get
about again, and not die until the 9th of April 1s45
and singular though it may be- yet such Is the fact,
she did live until Saturday, the 9th of April and died
Oh that day.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-04-24
Not i'm the field.

NATHANIEL WEST, ESQ.,, having been urged by
many of his fellow citizens to become candidate for
the Legislature, authorizes us to say that his BUSH
is such at present to entirely prevent his being
able to accept the nomination should it be conferred
on him by the Convention. The peculiar circum-
stances, of which we are aware, think sufficient
justify Mr.. w. in declining though we assur-
ed that he fully recognizes the principle that is the
duty Of every one to serve when called upon. As
soon however, as the circumstances are changed and
MIR. W. is situated to do justice to himself and friends
by entering campaign vigorously, we have no doubt
his services will be at the command of his friends.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-08
Ezas.~-sssss-ssl.Sz-i
CROCKETT BEAT.

| am real ring tailed roarer of Jaw
breaker. from thunder and lightning
county down East I've been rowed
up salt river seventeen times, and Pm
not soiled a whit. make my break fast
on stewd Yankees & Pork stake, and by
way of digestion, | wrench them down
with spike nails aud epsome salts,
lake dinner of roast elephants stufI'd
with wild cats, onions and fish hooks.
| sup on nothing but wind. can
'neeze the coat off Col. Crockett's back
from down East TO Tennessee, by taking
a pinch Of Generals snuff. | can lick
my weight and The Generals of ra
coons. can grio steam boat machin
cry ou, OF place. and snort Maj Jack
Downing iIom Washington to his uo
Gle Jons'han's barn yard. / am jos,
what you may call regular shorter anc
gauI bursler. can oul eat, out drink
out work, out grin, out snort, out run,
out sneez', out lie any thing in the
shape of man Or beast from Maine lc
Louisiana.