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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
ATTENTION.

We earnestly invite all who desire to take
the COON SKINNER during the Campaign
now opening, to send on their orders without
delay. This is the more necessary, as we
shall print no more of any number than are
actually subscribed for, and therefore cannot
supply back numbers to any great extent.
The Congressional Nominations in most
of the Districts are not yet made, and, indeed,
but few of the counties have yet named
their candidates for the General Assembly.
This, however, will soon be done, and the
steam be fairly got up. Our paper then, we
hope, will become little more spirited than
throw is. We shall endeavor to maintain
the vantage ground, so nobly won by the
united energies of the Democracy of Indiana,
and which in view of the immense issues de-
pending on the result of the approaching
contest, HAS BECOME OF NATIONAL
AS WELL AS STATE IMPORTANCE.
The rights, dignity and honor of our coun-
try in relation to Texas and OREGON, are to
be lost or maintained, by the decision of the
People of Indiana at the ensuing August
elections; and however important it may be
to retain our present strength in the Con-
gressional delegation, it is infinitely more I'M
portant that we should obtain majority in
the next General Assembly,. Upon that body
will devolve the Important function of choos-
ing a Representative of the Sovereignty of
Indiana in the United States Senate.
If Wig be chosen, in all probability
the ponderous weight of the Senate will be
thrown against Oregon and Texas, and in
favor of ENGLANDl Do the people of In
diana, most of whom would shed the last
drop of their blood in defence of their coun-
try's honor, desire to witness such specta-
Gle of degradation, such humiliation of all
that they have ever regarded as dear as the
apple of their eye? If not we beseech of
them to come up to the work manfully 7
Let them not be deceived by any specious
pretexts of the subtle enemy These will be
plenty enough-no where more so, perhaps,
than on the line of the Wabash and Ohio
Canal-but no where will such pretexts be
wanting 1t is the common trick of our old
Federal or British Wing adversaries, when
conscious of their weakness. We repeat,
let the people-the patriotic of all parties
be warned in season. To be forewarned is
to be forearmed. Thus prepared, we doubt
not that the People will send up a Demo-
cratic General Assembly, whose pleasure as
well as whose duty it will be to sustain the
National Government in the coming crisis.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

The PENNSYLVANIA Saws |:


Francis p Blair the faithful and talented editor Of the
Globe in this city, visit for few days and has taken
lodgings at Joness HOTEL Few persons could visit the city
Of Philadelphia, OF whose public and patriotic services,
through number Of years the Democracy Of the Keystone
State will retain sincere and grateful recoi-
leciion''
The Democracy of New York says ditto to that Of the
Keystone State in the above and the Democracy Of the
Union stand BY ready to add still broader endorsement
MI Bar chief title to the praise Of personal attTactons
is well known IRE adsge that handsome
thai handsome does" than on any extraordinary petenOns
o ply and feature If he the original of the
sketch few years ago familiar the newspaper world
under the title Of Too Handsome for Anything his most
intimate friends have suspected H. Nevertheless there
upon of thousands among the best Of the
Democracy Of the couny, who will be better pleased TO
early forthcoming engraved portrait Of Mr. Blair In the
Democratic Rerc than the features Of the nearest modem
approach the Annous Apollo Belvedere-
fine engraving from the last likeness Of Gen. Jackson,
he dagueneoype taken few days ago by Mess. Anthony,
Edwards Co.. is also intended to appear in the
DemocTdtic-N Y Netrs.
We sincerely hope that the intimation given above
may be carried into effect Some editors never
easy under the prosperity of brother contemporary,
much to the discredt Of the profession. This feeling
must be done away with, if possible. We sure
that within keh every Democrat would be pleased
to see representation Of one who has labored long
and so faithfully in the good cause. And as Wing
editors have attempted to make monster Of him,
these old might also desire it to frghten their
babes and sucklings. Let us have it soon, by all
means, Mr. O'Sullivan.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
u. :. Senate.

The late glorious and overwhelming victory in Vir-
gna sets at rest the question of the political complex
ion of the U. S. Senate. Therefore those wings Of
our State, who lave been sanguine of defeating the
measures of the present administration by factious
wing majority in that body, will be disappointed. OF
ills we are glad; for we agree with perhaps ma
joriy of the Wing party in this State, that it is but
fair TO allow the administration TO carry out IFS lnea
sures without opposition. No doubt but differ as
to the results; for while they suppose that such a
course would bring such rum and disaster upon the
country would reaction In their favor, IRE
con6dentthat measures fully carried out would
rebound to the benefit of all, and thereby give US ad
dtional strength, by causing inquiry. This matter is
fully understood by leading selfish wings. We must
not relax our efforts, however, for it is ''in the
DRY of almost any "nhahtant," that "bribery in
high Places frequently obtains. Work all and with
will!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

0%.5-The British Wing papers have begun to quarrel
with the Tory organs on the subject of Oregon,
though they at first united pen nell, against
President Folks Inaugural Address. The London
Morning Chronicle, one of the Pamerston prints,
attacks the London Times, the chief Tory organ and
says
The Times, in its semi-oficial reply to Mr.. Polk
says-"f you persist in taking the Oregon it shall
% be acdr." There's the bully; now for the sneak
1.-The tone of Mr.. Folks address does not lead us
8" to suppose that he would even adhere to the mti-
naatanl of 1885, which was the proongaton of the
frontier along the 49th parallel of north latitude
:" from the point at which it now terminates to the
E" Pacific"
The 49th degree of latitude here alluded to is elise
to Nootka and is, In fact, abandonment of all the
Oregon. The impudent use of the word rdr in the
very same breath with the queruous and puslani-
nous plant, that Mr. Polk would not be contented
with the Columbia, but must have NOotka too is
certainly depth of meanness and cowardice, such
as We should have considered to be beneath even
Lord Aberdeen and the Tines
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 9, 1916.

lHeSSTS U. A. ChdPadns johnson, &C.
GENTLEMEN Your letter addressed to me pro-
pounding certain interrogatories which you
Committee directed to address :" the several
applicants for nomination to Congress by the District
Convention was not received until some time in the
present week; and circumstances have rendered 1t
impossible for me to answer it earlier. had no
expectation that any of the replies would have been
published before the meeting of the Convention, and
should perhaps not have answered sooner had your
letter been received earlier. shall reply to your
interrogatories in the order in which they pro-
proposed, without transcribing them, and
First l am opposed to the establishment of a
National Bank, any other Institution by Congress,
authorized issue bills of credit for Banking, for
any other purposes and regard it extremely
fortunate that the country will have an opportunity to
prove by four years more experience that such an
Institution is not necessary either to regulate the
currency or exchanges, or to carry on the fiscal
operations of the Government, &C.; thus finally and
effectualy refute the only argument upon which its
supporters rely to sustain its Constitutionahy
Second. am opposed to a Distribution of the
proceeds of the Public Lands among the States.
Third. / am opposed to any alteration of the
Constitution with view of limiting the Veto Power,
given to the President and regard it one of the
most wholesome checks which the wisdom Of its
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

trainers could have provided against hasty uncOn
stitutional legislation.
Fourth am not in favor Of the present Tariff;
but am in favor of so modifying 1t as TO render il
Tariff for revenue, instead of Tariff for pro
fecfson." l opposed to any attempt TO impose
heavier burthens upon the poor and the aboring
than are imposed upon the wealthy is done by the
present Tariff. am opposed to taxing one class or
portion of community for the benefit Of another.
Sirth / am in favor Of the annexation of Texas
with the consent of her Government and people, and
would consult regard no other. am also in favor
Of the occupation Of Oregon. With Henry Clay, |
believe Great Britain has the shadow of title
to foot of it, but differ with him to the propriey
Of giving up the best portion of it TO satisfy British
rapacity. 1t is duty to assert and maintain our
rights, and other nations choose TO modest US, be
always ready to defend them
Sirth. If not nominated by the District Convention
| shall not be candidate. l know not how l could
avoid supporting the nominee, without changing my
principles, however | might dislike the man.
With the highest regard for you personally, gents,
am, very respectfully,
Yours, &C.,
JAMES RITCHEY.
P. S. Gentlemen, deem it my duty to state to
you, and through you TO the Convention that since
my arrival here, for the first time in my life find
that represented as being in favor of the doctrines
of "Natire AmericdniSm." This report is most
noorously false and is evidently designed to operate
against me in the Convention and defeat my nominal
tlon In several addresses last summer | undertook
to prove the identity of the Native American and
modern Wing parties and TO prove that their views
odous than those ofancient federalism in the
day of old John Adams Alien Law. That then fede-
ralism provided only for fourteen years residence as
necessary for obtaining naturalization, while now
under its improved form and new name they propose
taoenty-One gears.
am also Informed that great pains have been taken
to circulate report throughout the District that am
an Aboiitonist. This Is absolutely false as any
thing can be and is also designed TO defeat my
nomination by those who have given currency to it.
Any man who will resort to base to blast
another's prospects, is unworthy the name of
Democrat. have been sufficiently tried on that
subject in the Legislature, and challenge the friends
of any aspirant, to point to single act speech of
mine which would 60 TO prove that am now OF ever
have been AbOlitoniSt in the usual sense of the
term. My views the subject of Slavery are the
views OF the Democratic party. J. R.
The several delegations then retired for the pur-
poses indicated by resolution previously adopted,
and after short absence, returned to the convention
and motion, proceeded to ballot for candidate for
Congress
The result of the several ballotings were as fol-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

On the fourth ballot, w. w. Wick, having receiv-
ed majority of all the votes cast, was declared by
the President of the Convention be the duly nom-
mated candidate of the Democratic Party for the Fifth
Congressional District.
Judge Wick being then loudly called for, appeared
and addressed the Convention for about half an hour
In speech which received with great applause
The following resolutions, offered by DR.. G. NJ.
Shaw, Of Marion county, were unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That with unity and energy ofacton and
with the potency of justice the side of the de-
mocracy, We feel perfectly willing to meet our oppo-
in manly warfare conscious of our ability 10
succeed in the election of member of Congress from
this District
ReSolped That to carry the great principles of
our party teR unite and cordially support the no.
minee of this Convention.
On motion, the Convention then adjourned until 2
o'clock, p NJ.
Trio O'Clock, p. M.-The Convention again met,
and there appearing to be further business be
transacted,
On motion, the Convention adjourned, sine die.
JOSEPH CHAPMAN, President,
LUcIUs II. EMMoNs, } g.
JACOB P. CHAPMAN, 'e''e'0''eS'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Whiggery and Oregon.

The U. S. Gazette, N. Y. Courier, and other Wing
papers disposed to yield to the clustering and
bullying of the British Ministry, and consequently TO
give up the claims of this country 10 the Oregon ter
ritory Occasionally however, there is Wing editor
patriotic enough to go for the rights of our own
country, in defiance of the false preensons of Eng
land. As an example of the latter kind, we copy the
following paragraph from the Albany, n. Y, Evening
Journal of April "a:
1.-THE precise grounds on which we found our claim
to Oregon, are identically the same as those upon
which the British Ministry rest theirs Each party,
therefore, has taken up its position nor does it seem
possible for either to recede. Believing, do,
that the American title to Oregon is g clear and
questionable" we do not see how our Government
can yield, either by negotiation arbitration, our
right to this territory"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
For the Indiana State Sent incl.


ed By the refusal Of Gen. Jackson 10 accept q
ccPhGgHs offered to hfnu by The National Institute.
BY MRS. SARAH T. BOLTON.
Firm and unwav'ring midst the strife,
His soul has never falter'd,
And standing on the verge Of life,
His feelings are unalerd;
Its holy light the gem of mind
is bTilliancy displaying,
Though the fTai casket where 'tis shrin'd
Is silently decayiDg.
Without nobility or name,
Our country's Genius found him,
And kindled in his heart her fame,
And threw her mantle round him,
Undsusted when that country's right,
A despot was invading,
He won a chaplet midst the fight,
Untarnished and unfading.
Now, where deaths silent waters lave
Lies shore, his suns declining;
But far beyond the gloomy grave
Immortal light is shining;
For, on the UncIeated one,
10 humble faith relying,
He trusts, when all his work is done.
Through grace, to triumph dying.
Lay him not in a marble tomb,
Where scuIptur'd forms are weeping;
but lei nm rest in silent gloom, -
Where his CHERISHED wife is sleeping;
1bere make his grave, where bright blue skies
And glorious stars shining
Where bnght-eyed flowers, in rainbow-dyes,
Are lovingly entwining.
Rear no saTcophagus to tell,
The patriot hero's story
Imperial splendor ne'er can swell.
The measure of his glory
There IS tide that can't be stay'd,
In noble hearts that love him
The monument his deeds have made.
The world will place above him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Something New.

The South Bend Cheese Press gives the proceedings
of Senatorial Convention, which nominated VIM.
G.. Pomeroy by reclamation to succeed for the unex
PRED term, Hon. John D. Derees in the State Senate,
be having remored from the District. The Logan
Chief in noticing the nomination, says Mr.. D. has
resigned. This is the first we have heard of the
matter but whether Mr.. d. has resigned or not his
late constituents disposed to cut him. Enough
said
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Ninth CONVERSATIONAL Disfricf.

Hon. CHARLES w. CATHcART has been nominated
by Democratic Convention to represent the Ninth
District in the next Congress. This is most excel
lent nominatioa and if the people of that District
desire to have any thing done for them Mr. c. is the
very man. Mr.. Sample is the Wing candidate; and
if he could, would have little else to do than TO make
harmless opposition to Democratic measures.
Mr.. Cathcart will, if elected, be an honor to the
station, and benefit to his whole District. We
expect him to be successful.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Shout for Joy!

The Journal has the following notice. We pre-
sumo there will be more harmony in the music than
euphony in the
GA concert of vocal music will be given at the
Ebenezer Church, near the mouth of Fishback on
Saturday, the Oath of May, at ii O'Clock, A NJ, by
the Eagle Creek, Brcwnsburg, Washington Church,
and Burns Singing Schools"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

THE OLD SPlR1T.-"Oh what will we do if there
should be war 20 said daughter Dor said the
venerable old lady, with her Eyes sparkling with the
light of other days" do as did the last time the
red coats came over here Make coarse shirts and
pantaloons for your sweetheart, you jade! !"
Commend us to all such mothers! Who, with his
tory before him, dares say that cannot aid in
war One such woman is worth dozen British
Tories and thank God, there is no lack of them in
the glorious west. Bachelors find that daughter!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Fighting WindmiIis.

pr0teSsed Democratic editor in Missouri, and one
also in Illinois, who DESTROYS of acting Sancho
Panza to the formers Quixote appear to be endeavor
ing to sell themselves and the whole Democracy of
those firm and patriotic States to the Federal Wigs
Our opinion is, that they viii learn that they
have less chance of than had the hero of La
Mancha.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
A Public Address.

We are requested to give notice that Judge WICK,
the Democratic Nominee for Congress, will address
the people of Marion County at the Court House in
indianapolis, on Saturday, May 24th. at O'Clock
P. NJ Judge Wick wishes to talk about various
matters interesting to the public and therefore invites
al persons-Whigs and Democrats-men, women and
ehildren-to come and give him friendly hearing.
We hope they viii do so.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

THE APocRYPHAL NEW TEsTAMENT.-This vol
purports to contain certain gospels, epistes &c.
which rejected as apocryphal by the fathers Of
the early Christian Church. The English editor de-
scribes it as collection of records relative to Christ
and his Apostles, supplementary to the New Tesla
ment and considered sacred by Christians during the
first four centuries new edition of this book has
just been published at New York.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
" Rise, Fathers, Rise"

Mr.. VIM. Robson left with us some weeks since, a
lot of Sdleraus, of his manufacture, for trial
Our folks pronounced it equal if not superior
to any in the market Among other of its good quail
tiles is its easy soluby without loss of properties
Mr.. R. is preparing to manufacture it extensively
and we advise ALL especially those in favor of home
industry to give it trial. We understand il can be
had at Fletcher's store.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

VERY CREDIrABLE.-The sum of SITS 81 was
collected in the Catholic Churches of Philadelphia
last Sabbath in aid of the Pittsburgh suerers-Bal-
timore Argus.
What have churches done What has Indi-
annapolis done 1t should be recolleced that this mu-
nifcent sum is a charitable donation from the very
congregations whose churches robbed and burnt
by the Wing Native Americans not long since.
What commentary! Verify they have their reward.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

SHAMEFUL CRUELTY.-The " Old Dominion" of
late date, contains serious charge against Can't
VOORHEES,, of the Navy, which demands an investiga
on 1t Is said that, on leaving the Capes of Virginia
at the commencement of his cruise, he had the whole
crew assembled, and made the following proclama-
ton -
wish every man to understand, that if he is re-
ported, will punish him whether right or icrong-
for believe that can place confidence in nv off,
GERS that they will not report without cause"
1t Is asserted that, under this brutal policy as de-
veloped in the order above set forth, PUNISHMENT ,cas
perpetual, and the charge is boldly made that more
than one sailor or inferior person nchipped TO
death
The Washington Union says We have thought
our duty TO submit the above accusation to the Off
clal authorities IN Washington, and the reply is
Not the slightest complaint has been made by anv
one, to the Department, of cruelty in any way bv
Capt Voorhees,, whilst in command of the frigate
Congress-"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

0+J'Caleb B. Smith, the Soap Factory man, has
been nominated by the Wings of the 4t District for
reelection to Congress. At the last session he
distinguished for nothing but his rampant opposition
Texas, about which he peddled out great deal of
secondhand stuff by way of a speech The Jeffer-
sonian very appropriately calls him the Merican
candidate.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
CIe.TSundry friends Of WINS A. GoRmAN warmly

0~rSundry friends of WILLIS A. GoRMAN warmly
recommend him Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in the Sixth Congressional District Convention.
Should the choice ultimately fall upon Mr.. German
we are confident his friends viii not be disappointed
in him. He has always been full Of energy and zeal.
PARIS C. DUNNING, the efficient Presidential Elector
for the same district at the November election, was
also s9o of as candidate for Congress, but per-
emptorily declines for the present
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

OrThe Odd Fellows Lodge of indianapolis have,
understand, contributed twenty dollars towards
the relief of the members of that order who were su
ferers by the late fire at Pittsburgh. This is pretty
wen for new and small lodge. The Lodge at La
fayette contributed S25 for the same purpose; the
two lodges at Dayton, Ohio. SO. The subscription
throughout the country, from these lodges viii pro-
baby amount to fifteen or twenty thousand dollars
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Correction.

Some thirty forty of our papers of last week
tanned query relative to the postage on different
editions of the bible printed in numbers. 1t was
founded misapprehension, of the editions not
being sent by mall as far as we can learn. Nor has
any but pamphlet postage been charged the other,
agreeaby to the law on that subject.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Terrible.

TIE Harrison Gazette. says "Mr. Ovens talents
as statesman has been very much overrated.' And
how do you suppose the editor proves the above pro-
found and grammatical assertion, reader Why,
would you believe it. He calls him "Bob Owen
and "Bobby Dale Owen" There is no accounting
for tastes
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

At St. Jago de Cuba, mulatto woman was lately
delivered of three children at BIRTH and what is
very surprising, C give the writer's descrption)
as white snow, the second yellow wax, the
third as black as ebony. They were all living, and
with the mother doing well.-Erchange paper.
She must have been reading Clays letter on Texas.
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A Rare Chance.

The new post office law goes into operation on the
first day of July next After that date, our papers
viii be delivered at the following post Offices without
postage. This will be saving to mail subscribers
who receive their papers at such Offices of S cents
a year. 1t will also be convenient for those residing
within few miles of them, as they easily send
that distance Under these circumstances, then, our
list ought least to be quadruped and hope our
friends will take this matter into consideration. We
arrange the Offices NV counties.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15

0rThe Hon. THOMAS SMITH has been nominated
in the Third District the Democratic candidate for
Congress. He will undoubtedly be successful, as he
deserves TO be.