Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-27

stitution for the faithful manner in which we dis
charge duties" This speech, delivered by the
President, seemed to strike the old Post Master with
great force s.Governor. give me our hand them's
Just my sentiments /; and / believe in my soul, If
had only seen you five minutes before the election,
should have given you my vote" This caused
general laugh, in which the President cordially
Joined.
The old man left expressing much satisfaction at
finding the President "such confouTded clever man.
as he termed it. He was soon followed by others,
rather acknowledging, and uncouthly dressed, har-
DIV mountaineers, who seemed as though they had just
arrived in Guya the mountain folks call the town.
the "Gretna Green between the States of Virginia
and Kentucky.
They entered the cabin in Indian 6e keeping their
hats on, which cast shadow over their timid, but
healthy and honest looking faces. The foremost of
the lot, plucked up courage enough TO approach the
President, who met him more than half way, with
as much ease and grace as If his visitor had been
Prince. The poor fellow was so much embarrassed,
that he wholly forgot to take off his wool hat which
remained as fast to his head though Il lad grown
there. On seeing this man keep his hat On, while
the President was bowling to him, bare-headed, the
rest Of his companions cried out Take off your hat
-"tull off your hat - which had other effect than
still further to bewilder the poor man, who abruptly
quitting the President, made precpitate retreat out
of the cabin, while his more assured companions set
up general twitter The latter were then approach
ed by the President and each ID his turn kindly
addressed by him. little girl was led on board and
conducted into the saloon 10 see Mrs. Polk. These
presentations being over. observed two fat round,
chubby faced mountain boys dressed in warm, home
spun jeans One appeared 10 be or years old, ard
the other 10 or D. The latter said they were demo-
cratic boys, and called to the President The Co
lionel observing them at distance and guessing at
their desire to see him, walked down the cabin aud
aectionately took each By the hand enqured kindly
after their friends, their place of residence, and whe.
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very archly, though they felt great doubt whether
the President of the U. States something be-
sides man. They evidently seemed to think it not
impossible that they imposed upon. The kind
and civil manner in which the President approached
them had the effect TO put them quite at ease with
themselves, when they proceeded TO his ques-
tons with much PromPtness and frankness After re-
ceiving some words of advice and encouragement,
the boys left, much pleased with the man who had
spoken to them, but apparently not fully assured whe-
ther they had seen the President. Such small incl
dents go to show his amiable feelings and bearing
On leaving Cincinnati the following plan was fixed
upon by the President for the remaining part of his
journey, the ice and other things permitting, viz
To arrive at Wheeling on Saturday night, this, the
9Th inst spend the Sabbath there attend church re-
ceive the calls of his fellow citizens on Monday the
10th till II o'clock, then go far as Washington,
Pa, meet the people of that place. and spend the
night there. On Tuesday the 1lth, dine in Brocns-
ttte anu steep lldI night al Union IOrH, Pa Then.
on the l2th take an early start with view of reach
ing Cumberland that night. On the following day
proceed By Rail Road, and the Washington branch.
direct to the seat of Government which he expects
reach on Thursday evening the 18th, This plan re-
mains the same, but The has so far impeded our
progress as TO prevent our reaching Wheeling before
tomorrow Sunday afternoon. We are compelled
to hurry on through the ice as fast as possible fear
ing that the weather. which is still quite cold will
close the River, and cut us off from Wheeling. |
think, if nothing extraordinary happens, the Presi-
dent will reach Washington the 18th or 18th inst
at farthest-
SUNDAY, February oh.
Contrary to our expectations, our boat has run all
40 miles of Wheeling and sha probably reach shers re
this afternoon
To-day the weather is mild clear and beautiful
was up before sunrise, but looking in the ladies'
loon, the doors being wide open found the President
was up before myself and many others. He was
standing before glass, shaving himself which is,
learn, his constant habit.
We have parsonage with us, who has, until now
escaped both my acquaintance and notice. This is
short built quiet old Irishman, by the name of jim
ONeih Honest Jimmy has followed Col. Polk from
the Hermitage, and intends to keep with him tc
Washington. He was for 8 years the porter of Gen
Jackson at the White House, retiring with him to the
Hermitage. He is very modest taciturn, quiet So
Der, steady man. Unless he was pointed out, he
would probably pass on to the capital in any sort o.
crowd. without being specially noticed.
The passengers on board to-day, signed a compli
mentary card to the captain and officers on account
OF their skill and perseverance in propelng their boat
through masses of ice, both difficult and dangerous
The Steamer Mail is the joint property of the Cap
tain and first engineer. They commenced life as
poor working men, at first as common laborers, or
fat-botten and keel-boats, They saved sufficient
money to build this boat, which does them great cred
IT. Considering that nearly their entire moneys are
invested IN her, the exposure TO which they have sub
jected her, III order to reach Wheeling with the Pre-
sldcnt and friends, entities them to good will and
praise. We found no boats running from Guvando
TO Wheeling, -others doubtless, being afraid to ven
ture This afternoon we up with a beautiful
young deer, standing erect on a mass of floating ice
As the boat drew near, he commenced leaping for.
ward towards the Western bank, but soon fell into the
water between islands of ice, from whence we sup
posed he could not escape destruction He continued
to struggle with great energy his fore feet resting or
floating cake of ice, till he appeared almost ex
hausted when, fortunately for him. with one despe
rate spring. he regained his footing on the ice where
he stood erect and quiet looking after u.s. as the cur
rent was sweeping his precarous foundation and him
self down stream felt sorry for the poor fellow an6
hope he escaped destruction.
8 P. NJ We drrired at Wheeling just after dark
large crowd of people assembled at the wharf tc
witness the debarkaton Of the President and suite He
was conveyed to the Virginia House in a coach ant
four, In charge of the Wheeling committee. large
crowd assembled about the Hotel and were clamoroi.
to see the President, but he sent them word that 4
was not convenient for him to see them to-day (Sun
day,) but he would do tomorrow (AIondayl till L
O'Clock. Notwithstanding this positive announce
ment, 1t was late hour before the crowd would dis
perse
WHEELING, Va. Monday, Feb. 10th.
The first demonstration of the people this mornino
was the performance of band Of music in front D
the hotel, playing of, in fine glee, popular nationa
airs. Long before breakfast. an immense crowd q