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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The American House, and Fire SIR other Build
ingS entirety DeSiroyed! :!
On Monday night last. our town was visited by the
most extensive and destructive fire that has oc-
Cured among us The entire of buildings on
the north side of Main between Ohio and " sh
streets with the exception of those occupied by Web-
stcrs Book Store, Otis & Co.'S Dry Goods and Gro
Gerry Store, and tie Mammoth Store, the east and
Meekcr q Co.'S on the west, Is In ruins
The principal sufferers are Mr.. Catherwood, propri-
eor of the American House Dr. Halliday Druggist
j. b. Conge, Slddler ]. ). & A. Casad, HatterS
s. Grcenough. Boot a. Shoe manufacturers; Fry &,
Jackson job Printers the heirs of Richard H. John
son heirs Of John c. Chamberlain; Thomas s. Cox
and the heirs of Simeon ). Ayres.
The book store of A. =. Webster, being in inmi-
ncnt Danger was gutted and his loss in the destruc-
ton of books &c, was considerable. The store of
Otis a. Co was cleared of goods as were also seve-
raj other mercantile houses ad accent to the re-caus-
ing less loss by waste, theft, &c. The space
in front &C. the public square, and the streets and al
lies, covered with goods of every description.
The stables contained twelve horses, six or seven
of which burnt to death.
The entire loss in buildings and other property.
cannot be less than Tcere or Fifteen Thousand Dol
1arS-and but little, if any insurance.-Free Press
Nay 29.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The following paragraph is extracted from the
Washington correspondence of the n. Y. Journal OF
Commerce, which is the phrase goes, one OF the
"moSt religious" papers in the country. We are
puzzled to understand the drift of the writer xacty
unless he means that the 'proscripon of whiggery
is religious virtue If the writer is correct in his
statements there can be no other conclusion than the
above unless it be that the pious becomes
the less generous he is and Of the Journal of
Commerce VIII not agree to that. Here is the
tract:
at is curious fact that the most proscriptive ad
mnstratons have been the most church-golng, If you
except Van Buren,, who not very devout while
here. Jackson was as regular as a clock IN his at
tendance at the First Presbyterian in the morning.
Not IN vain did his poor mother teach him the cate
chism, of whom and of which teachings have heard
him speak with lively interest. Mr. Adams has al
ways been exemplary IN these matters But Mr.. Mon
and Mr.. Madison before him, did not often darken
the doors Of the church. They were not, however,
like Jefferson, unobrusive IN the opposite direction"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Hon. Henry T.. Ellsworth.

Late Commissioner of the Patent Office, has arrived
and taken up his residence at Lafayette III this State.
When made aware, some months SINCE of his inen-
ton of resigning his Office at Washington, felt
much regret, alleviated only by the knowledge that
his great experience in business habits were TO enrich
our State. We rejoice also, that the President has
selected 50 worthy and able successor in his place.
Mr. Ellsworth has some of the most erlendid farms
in the State and NC doubt not that his management
of them viii only rebound to benefit, but
that it will stimulate our western farmers to greater
improvements in the only banks in which they need
ever desire, ought ever, to hold shares. The
Tippecanoe Journal thus announces his arrival
The Hon. II. l.. Ellsworth late Commissioner of
Patents-whose valuable Reports have thrown much
light upon the and industry of the country,
well as given accurate and important information
IN regard to new discoveries and improvements in the
various useful arls--arrved here few days since.
He comes with the intention of making Lafayette his
residence for the future. We welcome him among
Us, not doubling that he VIII make as valuable u
private citizen, he has heretofore made public
officer
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
J. j. lBu=;l's Saddles, &c.

We know of no other cause than the contemplated
speedy completion of the Rail Road to induce Bugh
sell his excellent saddles at his lew prices. However,
people will continue to horse flesh, and will there
fore need elegant light and easy saddles and harness
for g the merciful is mercfu to his beast"
Bueh furnishes all articles in his line well made and
cheap 1t is no degradation to several others in the
business to say also, that he is one of the best
fellows in town; Except in pasturingD We would
advise friends read his advertisement and then
give him a call
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Esnif Roads.

New England has already invested thirty millions
of dollars in railways most of which investment pays
dividend of and 7 per cent? high 10
and II per cent. Railways in progress will
absorb ceire millions more of capital, all of which viii
probably be completed in five years, which VIII nearly
perfect their system of iron net work. banding SIX
States together State, giving increased energy
to the hand of labor--bringing out new sources Of
production, and establishing certainty, as well
chcapness and frequency of ntercommunication.
especially promotve of social intercourse and happi
among the laborng classes. who cannot travel
unless at low rates of fare. 1t is but twenty years
since the first rail laid in New England, and
the results already produced, by private enterprise,
are such to excite astonishmcnt and admiration.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
New Rates OF Postage.

We give in condensed form, the rates of postage
upon letters, newspapers and pamphlets, as regulated
by the BILL by the last Congress, which goes INTO
operation the first day of July next.
Single letters any number of pieces not exceeding
half an ounce 20o rn,Iss oy less cts.
If over 3Oo ,niles 10
Drop letters, mot mailed)
For each additional hail part thereof, add
single postage thereto.
NEWSPAPERS.
Newspapers of 900 square inches or less, sent by
Editors or Publishers fIom their offices OF publ
cation, any distance not exceeding 30 miles, fiee'
Over 80 miles and not exceeding 100, CT.
Over 100 miles and out Of the State ~
All sizes goo square inches postage same as
pamphlets.
PAMPHLETS, &c.
Pamphlets magazines, and periodicals, any distance
for one ounce OF less each COPY cts.
Each additional ounce or fractional part thereof Il"
ON CIRCULARS.
Qnato post single cap, paper not larger than sin
gle cap, folded directed, and unsealed for every
sheet,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

MnafoAN OrrRAGE.-The Washington Union
makes The following statement.
Mr. Alexander Atocha, a citizen Of the United
States, engaged IN extensive commercial enterprises
IN the capital where he had resided for several years
a wealthy American merchant, suddenly ordered
10 quit The republic tie short space of eight DAYS
Mr.. Atocha Immediately applied to minister for
protection, and strong remonstrance was forthwith
despatched by him 10 the Mexican government. But
the allotted period Of eight days pa sed without r
reply, and Mr.. Atocha was forced 10 abandon his
dwellings furnished in the most tasteful and expen-
syc manner. TO relinqush his lucrative commercial
business, ond, with large family. depart for Vera
Cruz, whence he sailed for New York, where he has
arrived
II is question ofpoltical importance that should
at once be decided by this case whether our inoiien-
sive citizens 10 be thus driven, like dogs from
Mexico without the allegation Of guilt or offence
against her laws.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

It may be ofmportance to land holders, resident and
nonresident, know that the L. s Circuit Court dur
ing lis present session. dee dd that the deed Of tie
Collector prima facia Evidence that lie has pursued
the statute in all things after the duplicate and pre-
cept came into his hands; and that tax title IS
good, if the law has been complied It'll IN the pre-
yious steps to the receipt of the precept by the Col
lecor where the proof ID not rebut the presumption
Of the validity of the of the Collector raised by
the deed. This decision gives TO tax titles value
that they were not supposed to possess, although
somewhat similar decision had been made by own
Supreme Court. This is perors the FIRST instance in
this State where tax title has been sustained against
the proprietor and perhaps harder case VIII not be
presented ii was sale of quarter section or 100
acres worth hundreds for tax of about four dollars
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

Roger Martin, the Wig candidate for Congress in
the Madison District, is an Irslman by bIrt-and a
mechanic at that Does this look as though the wings
aristocratic, and opposed to foreigners.-Iip.
jour.
1t looks just like the trckery always practscd by
the Wings when they find themselves in tight
place" If they could elect of Their "paror poll
tlcians" IN lleneys district they would be very far
from nominating Roger Martin, or any other Irish
man or Mechanic. They once played the same game
with the Presidency; and in this instance in that
they only support their man in the belief that they
him if he should happen to be successful
through the force of humbug.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
TClllsCSSRp.

0NTThe contest for Governor in Tennessee Is con-
Quoted with great spirit The candidates are Hon.
Aaron V. Brown, dem, and Ephraim Foster, Fed.
Both candidates making tour through the State
and meet at appointed places to discuss political ques
tons Their discussions frequently envened
with passages of wit and humor. One encounter at
Jackson is described in the Jackson Republican.
Mr. Brown, who was the last speaker, in conclud-
ing his argument, said his great object lad been to
draw Mr. Foster back his old republican principles
if he failed, all he could say was In the language
of scripture .'Ephraim Ephraim is Joined to his
idols, let him alone"and he hoped on the 7th OF Au-
gust election day the people would let him alone.
Mr.. Foster retorted that there another passage
Of Scripture, in which a certain man by the name of
Aaron was mentioned who, while Moses ascended
the mount to receive the law of God, built golden
calf and worshipped it, and that it fat calf
(pointing to Mr.. Brown)
Mr.. Brown replied that such was the fact; that
Aaron did build golden calf, but that was made of
god Ga sort of mint drop,) whereas he, Mr. Foster,
had made his God of Clay
After the applause which followed this remark of
Mr.. BIS had somewhat subs ded Mr.. Foster replied
his Clay god formed the image of his Creator,
that our Creator made Adam of Clay, and that ii
would have been much better had Aaron made his
golden calf of Clay
Mr.. Brown answered that Mr. Fosters Clay god
like all other false gods, had been overturned.
AS Nr. Foster was not very prompt in replying to
this last shot, Mr.. Brown supposed the sparrlng was
finished +; and observed to the audience, that as he
"a stranger to them he hoped that they would give
importance to their wit and leyity, but that they
would 90 TO their homes and think seriously upon the
grave subjects they had heard debated.
1 Mr.. Foster seemed 10 think that at would never dc
to give it up SO, Mr. Brorn''-and he again enc
said his competitor reminded HIM of drunken preach
he heard Of, VINO, at the close of his
and not as he did.
All, replied Mr.. Brown, looking Mr.. Foster in TN
face, you are for sermonizng, are you will no
pretend TO say what kind of preacher you wou
make, bat this much do know that you would afior
the best tert for a sermon | know of. With such
text, the most ordinary minister might preach ex
ccllent sermon either for Texas or against Texas
either for tariff or against the tarih-cither for
Bank against Bank-ehcr for Jackson agains
Jackson-either for Clay or against Clay.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The Washington L. s. Journal states that gen.
teman of that city. who, for nine MONTHS had suffer-
ed intense pain, and during the greater part of the
time had been confined to his bed, by which he az
well as his physician conceived to be a fstula and TO
remove which surgical operation was to be perform
cd, was happily relieved few days ago by two splin-
tiers of hard wood, about half an inch in length and
about the sixteenth Of an inch in thickness. working
through the flesh II is supposed that he swallowed
them while drinking at spring and he is now re-
covering from his long affection
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Another Des tructive Fire at Pittsburgh.

1t seems to us that the Millerites to have their
their great fire of property though mother earth
likely to escape, Judging from the extensive
ones daily occurring all the country. That most
of these fires are the work of inccndaries, is
admitted on all hands. We feel disposed to ask if
the Mertes kroac any thing about them!
This fire, in city already suffering from one of
the most extensive disasters Of the kind which has
ever occurred the country the great fire III the
city Immediately opposite close upon its heels; now
another in the city, would argue the presence of as
vile set Of wretches as existed. To burn them
in the flames klndled by their hands, would be the
best use to make of them
The following is from the Morning Post of Nay
2Sth:
Last evening, between and O'clock fire broke out
in the stable of Samuel Young, immediately back of
Seventh extending along Fountain to Washington
street down to Poplar Alley aud before could be sub
dued between seven,, and eighty dwellings, and other
houses were destroyed
No Doubt understand, is entertained but this fire
was The work of an incendlary there was no other
means by which it could have originated in the stable
The amount of property destroyed Is not large but II
falls upon class that are not able to bear it, The dwell
lngs DESTROYED mostly occupied by working people
and small stores who saved but little the general con
sernaton that peryaded Fortunately, the evening was
calm aud there wind To carry the flames beyond
the neigborhood where they originated IT IT had been
otherwise the calamity might have been almost as de
srnciive rs The fire the 10Th of April.
Much praise is due 10 our energetic fremen Tor ihe
indefa gable exertions this occasion, in staying The
progress of the flames.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Personal Assaults.

The whig papers ore just now very bnsily engaged
in making personal assaults candidates for Con-
gress, Owen and Petit. We wish, by the way, they
would hammer away a little at Jo Wright, as well.
1t is good sign this whg abuse; never feel SO
sure we are doing right, when are receiving
copious showers of it. We think it about tie same
as to our candidates and therefore regard the present
assaults upon Owen and Petit as the highest encomia
which Whggery could bes;ow
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Attempt To surr, the Auucduct.

An attempt was lately made TO burn The Aoueduct
at Pittsburgh The Chronicle says, ''that quantity
of shavngs and wood had been collected together
and placed Immediately under some large timbers
LAYING at the end Of the abutment, and then set on
fire by some fend in human shape Had the fire
been discovered few minutes later, it would have
undoubtedly got under such Roadway, as to have rem
dered it impossible to save the noble structure
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Miami County.

The Democrats of Miami county held convention
at Peru, on the 18th April, of which james Douglass
was chairman, and John NJ. Wilt was secretary The
following nominations were made Representative for
Wabash and Miami, BENJAMIN IENToN Prosecuting
Attorney for Judicial Circuit, NATHAN O. Ross for
Sheriff, Miami county, john CLyMER; Co. Commits
sioner, JAMES TILLETT; School Com, ELI Cook
Auditor REUBEN HARRISON Assessor, RoBERr WAT
SON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

0~5Wyau the condemned murderer, III the Au-
burn State Prison, attempted to commit suicide re-
Gently, by opening vein with piece of TIN obtained
from button lie nearly successful, but was
discovered by his groans before Life extinct, and
taken to the hospital. They will endeavor to cure
him of course, as to have him in good condition
for killing according to law What disgusting idea !
How disgraceful to civilizations TO say nothing of
Christianity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

DIssoLvED.-The Repeal Association of Louisiana
has been dissolved account of the recent ntelli-
gence from Europe of the course of Mr. OConnell in
assailing the people of this country. The funds
naming in the treasury of the Association were APP
priated to the service of the Female Orphan Asylum
and the Charity Hospital.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
n ig.cry.

Mr.. l. u. Thompson, nominated by the Wings Of
the l0th District, has, since the nomination, written
a letter declaring himself an aboitionst If he sup
poses that will get him to Congress- lie must be very
imaginative How offce-seekers can degrade them
selves
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
following gentlemen were admitted Att

The following gentlemen admitted Attorneys
and Counsellors at law i'll the Supreme Court of the
State, on Saturday last
james Wilson, George Keeney, William r. Findey.
Albert G. Porter, David Reynolds, John NJ Cowan.
Reuben Farnsworth, Lewis s. Mofiatt, Lorenzo C..
Dougherty, Andrew NJ. Carnahan, John T. Hughes.
and Alexander @ Downey.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The Carlisle Qa) Bank is TO be wound up. AT a
meeting of the stockholders, Monday last, 1t was
decided by vote of 5s7 to 3, that they would not
cept of the rechater under the of the last
embracing it does, the individual liability feature.
So another gang of robbers will be disbanded Very
clad of that
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04
Fire at GAINESVILLE.

The Recorder gives an account of destructive Tire
in GAINESVILLE. 1t says the fire discovered in the
east part Of The bridge crossing the Nusklngum River
and connecting Putnam to GAINESVILLE In very
short time, every thing being perfectly dry, and as
yet means brought into requisiton to arrest tire
progress of the flames, the very valuable mill and
factory at the west end enveoped i'll flames and
reduced TO a heap Of ruins. An engine Aos brought
TO the Putnam side Of the river by way Of the upper
bridge an time prevent the further progress Of the
devourng element in this direction. AT the east end
the engines brought more easily into action and
instrumental in saving the draw bridge and a
small portion Of the cas-, end Of the large bridge.
: The estimate Of property destroyed, is about as
follows:
The bridge is estimated at Sl4 900
The factory, machinery, contents Nc. OUOO
The mill aud several thousand bushels OF
wheat, l4oOo
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

GAMBLERs.-ln New Orleans, on the 10th instant,
Allen Jones was fined $1,000, and ]. ]. Bryant
$1,000, (being the second oence) for violation of the
laws against gambling, and to remain in prison till
the fines were paid. All the gaming apparatus was
coniscated
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

An Old Lady recently died in Boston, whom we re.
collect having seen IN our boysh days. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth Saunders and her father was
Governor Hancocks factotum before the revolution
and after it also we believe She was born in Ros.
ton on the 9th of October 173s-or o. thus having
lived the wonderful age of one hundred and SIR or
seren years.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

0I-}-In Harrison county, Nathaniel Albertson is
candidate for the Senate, and VIM. Safer and f Me-
Rea, for Representatives. These all good men,
ami Will make excellent Representatives for the Peo-
pie OF Harrison. We hope they may all be elected
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

BISHOP OF PA.-The Rev. DR.. Alonzo Potter, Pro-
fcssor of Moral Philosophy and Bellies Lettres in I'm
ion College, Schenectady, N. Y, has been elected
Bishop Of the diocese of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of PENNSYLVANIA
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The Odd Fellows Lodges in New York are giving
sou each to the Pittsburgh relief fund.- besides dona
tons from Odd Fellows individuals A creditable
proceeding.
The Cincinnati Jews have sent 1854 25 to Pitts
burgh, for the sufferers by the fire.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

A HEAVY VERDIcr.-The long contested care of
the T. 5 u.s. the estate of Henry Eckford, as one of
The sureiies of 5. Swartwout Esq, formally collector
OF New York, was brought TO close Oh Wednesday
afternoon III the I. ). District Court at New York
l he jury after most patient investigation gave a
verdict that there is due 10 Mr.. Eckfrd's estate 25
3d. thus practically deciding that Mr. Swartwout was
not defaulter
We now suppose that the wings will no longer be
ashamed TO own him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The Democrats of Alabama have nominated in
State Convention, Nathaniel Terry, for Governor.
The election takes place the first Monday in Au-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

Col. Benjamin Sedley, ST., Auditor of State of the
State Of Kentucky, died at his residence at Frank
fort on Sunday, May 18th
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

A VETo.-1he Albany papers contain the Veto
Message Of the Governor of the State of New York.
of the bill appropriating S97, coo to the different
canals IN that State. 1t is very long, making seven
columns and half of the Argus, and goes fully and
ably INTO the merits of the case HIS reasoning upon
the different points involved is conclusive. The bill
was lost in the Legislature being returned there
not being constitutional majority in its favor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

0L-Achilles Vawter, has been appointed Postnas
ter ct Vernon, Indiana rice Samuel Read, removed
All right.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

Two Tigers were lately ''6orn' ct The menagerie
IN New York city,-said to be the first event of the
KIND IN the United States Some naarried men are
doubtful about the last part of the statement
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

How does the letter E turn you into whiskey
mandatory! Tell US that, ladies'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

Dr. Louis 4. Gayarre has been convicted of steal
ing negro at Macon Miss, and sentenced to the
penentiory for ten years
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

SLAVERY QUESTION New JERsEY-The oues-
uon whether slavery exist in New Jersey, under
the new Constitution of the State is about to be de-
clded by the Supreme Court of that State
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-04

The vote in the New York Annual Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, to rescind the
sricve rule, that the property of the Church may
be divided-is lost, the requisite number having
voted in the affirmative If the Delegates of the
Southern Conference, assembled in Convention at
Louisville should now separate, says the New York
Mirror, they could claim of the joint property of
the Church. The law will undoubtedly consider them
as seDaratists