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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

SINGULAR RELIsIoN.-Commentn upon the religious
ceremonies had by the passengers in the Great Western
after their peous escape in which they returned devout
thanks for their deliverance, Chapman says:
Resolutions TO captains nothing new, or rather
they are so common have force but a meeting
to pass resolutions to Heaven strikes decidedly
original idea-to say more"
II the State Sentinel man prouideHfialy saved
from drowning, would he return thanks to rope!
The editor misreprsenis the proceedings had upon the
Great Western, in order to take fling the religious
views Of those board at the expense Of his own
Wabash Express.
The last paragraph of the above is base falsehood
and the entire statements of the Express are mean
and dirty misrepresentation. To prove Its alSehood
to the resolution of thanks passed by the passen
gers of the Great Western, in the absence of the
proceedings themselves, published in the New York
Journal of Commerce, which are not now at hand,
take the following comments of the Nelo York Globe
on the subject, which were made at the time:
THAKKrSs The Mosr HIGH BIT REsoLUrIos-We
place below the following resolution adopted by the
sengers board the Great Western after The storm had
abated. The idea Of thanking God by proxy, in this
manner and depung Committee draft the resolve, is
certainly novel. The clause, including the Captain,
officers and crew." in the Of thanks is the
least curious part Of the affair:
"'Resolved, That Committee be appointed to draft
resolution expressive Of gratitude TO Almighty God
for his great goodness almost miraculous deveance
10 otncers anu crew
of the ship, for their arduous abors aud their skill firm
end in carrying the ship through her
late perilous condition.
The serious reader will probably be still further aston
ished to learn that this Parliamentary mummery was
actually carried or and that the Almighty received
of thanks for his exceeding kindness and provdenaI
precisely in the that captains Of packet
ships frequently comPmented the close Of dangerous
and prolracted voyages.
people, for aught we care, may worship God they
choose either through committee otherwse and Mr..
Greeleys peculiar notions in such matters, render the
IfibRne eminently appropriate the medium through
which such ceremonies may be spread before the world
When people, however parade their method of devotion
through the press they cannot complain if be commented
upon"
The Globe here, like ourselves spoke disparagingy
not of the proper acknowledgements due to Almighty
God, but of the singular and unprecedented maaney
adopted. This the Editor Of the Express must have
sense enough to comprehend, however ignorant he
may be as to the facts that South America is not North
America, and that Pizarro and Cortez were not one
and the He misrepresents, however, for SIMS
ter purpOses,a common trick Of unprincipled hypo-
critics and knaves Such rascas are practical atheists
let them profess what they may.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

ATTORNEY GENERAL.-Nathan Clifford, Esq, of
Maine, has been appointed by the President to the
Office of Attorney General of the U. S. The Union
observes that this is the first cabinet appointment
which Maine has ever received, and we hazard little
IN tine assertion that the mantle has fallen upon sou
ders which worthy of wearing it. Mr.. Clifford is
in tie prime of life. On leaving the Congress of the
United States, he left name behind him of which
any citizen may be Justly proud. In the national
councils as well in his Staie he has been dis
tnguished by the integrity of his character the firm
ness of his principles.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

VOLUNTEER DEAD.-Died on the morning of the
3D. November, at the residence of Mr.. Christopher
Loucks, Mr.. JOHN PIcKENs, aged about 20 years.
This young and gallant volunteer was lately dis
charged on account of Sickness and had Just reached
this city, his way to his home, near Peru, Ind.
Worn down by disease, and emacated to the last de-
gree. the fell destroyer overlook him. With the hopes
of once more beholding his home and of az ain being
embraced in the fond arms Of mother who but late
ly unclasped them and bid him forth man, he had
urged his way homeward. His race is ended; and
have the satisfaction only remaining state that
it ended among friends who esteemed and respected
him. He was one to be loved, and his demise has
cast sincere gloom his old associates. May
the promises of Holy Writ be fulfilled in his behalf,
and that of his bereavcd family and relatives gener-
ally.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

OHIo.-The Ohio State Journal of the 9th, gives
the official vote for Governor in all but FIVE counties.
That, with the reported majorites of the FIVE coun-
ties referred to, make Mr.. Bebb's majority 2,345.
The Journal remarks 1.-The full official returns will
vary this result very little. As compared with 1874,
there is falling off in the vote of the State of be-
tween 81, 900 and 60,0O0 The falling off is the hea-
West on the Reserve. A little over three hundred
and twelve thousand votes were poed for President
in 1874; and the vote of 1916 viii not go two
hundred and forty thousand. The Journal continues,
remarkng that 'the Liberty vote will not be high
had anticipated 1t will be but little IL,
600. At the Governors election in 1914, the Lber-
ty vote SAIL that being the highest given be-
fore this year. The result of this election VIII dis
appoint the leaders of the Liberty party, they anti
tipated vote of 5000 or 10000"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

MCLEAN VS.. CLAY-Whig Intrigues-The New
York Evening Post states that Ex-Governor Seward,
a leader of the Demagogue division of the Wing
party in New York. with the appreciation of the con-
ductors of the Albany Journal and N. Y. Tribune,
has opened correspondence with Judge Mclean, Of
Ohio, in which the wing party sold by contract to
the use of the judge for the presidential race of lS4S
The Clay portion of the wings have not been consult
ed in this compact, nor informed of Its terms,
prior to its being consummated The object for thus
taking time by the orelock is to secure the candidate
influence in their favor, and to crowd off the friends
of Mr.. Clay in from the track. 1t, of course
will be made to appear, if the judge should be sue
cessul, that he his elevation to the ex-governor
and his associates, as reward for which they will
have commanding voice in the distribution of pat
ronage.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

A soldier recently killed Jefferson bar
racks, under the following circumstances: Some ff-
teen or twenty regulars had gone to the house Of a
person residing about two miles from the barracks
and had commenced killing his turkeys, and in other
respects acting in reprehensble manner The off,
of the day, hearing of the circumstance, rode
err, and ordered them to return. The men were in
toxcated, and refused to obey. One of them finally
picked up stick, club, and approached the officer
in threatening attitude. The officer fred pistol
and the soldier fell dead.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Tue lssUEs.-The Baltimore Patriot publishes the
following as the issues for 1916:
The repeal of the British tariff
The repeal of the Sub-Treasury.
Protection to American industry.
currency for the people as well as the Government
The last issue means of course National Bank.
1t is fact no doubt that the Wing leaders banker
after such an institution much ever and when
ever they get power, if they do, they will esab
lish such Bank if they can. By Banks and Tariffs
they live the sweat of the honest mans brow.
Without them, they must cork for living like the
rest of the world.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

PENNsYLvANIA.-The falling off in the popular
vote of Pennsylvania, at the election is i'm
mense,-being more than The total number Of roles
Indiana at the last election. The Iennsyva-
Man contains the official returns for canal commits
sioner showing the following totals: Foster, DEM
ocrat, $1,000; Power, wing, 97,963 Morton, ma
tive, l5,424; Elder. liberty, 2.025-majority for
Power $500. In 1874, the entire vote of the State
was 33l, s8l-of which Mr.. Polk received 167 ,535
Mr.. Clay 16l ,20S, and Mr.. Brney, 3,l3S. In 1916,
the entire vote of the State is 204 479-a falling of
in two years of 12 one reason of this great de-
fcency the severe storm which occurred on the
day Of election.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

INFLUENCE OF RAILROADS ON THE WEATHER.-The
German Schnelpos says that the well known natural
philosopher, DIR. August has made communication
in Berlin paper, in which be states that when an
extended portion of the earhs surface is brought by
net Of railroad tracks into connection Of electrical
conductors, the accumulation Of electricity in the
lower part Of the atmosphere is prevented the iron
tracks effect constant electrical equilibrium between
remote regions. By this means violent storm is
rendered unlikely and if should arise, it would
undergo considerable diminut;on. The doctor states
IT as fact that since Berlin has become the focus Of
several railroads. there have been no violent storms
and all that have arisen here, had rapid and gentle
termination.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Cyan arrival at Philadelphia brings news from
Havana to the 10th Oct. BY news from Mexico, re-
ceived at Havana, it appears that Santa Anna has
taken up his limo of march for the city of Mexico,
18th September for the theatre of war, at the head
of 4oOo troops. decree had been recently issued
at the city of Mexico, reducing the duties all ar-
cles of import so per cent The laws prohibiting the
Importation of certain descriptions of merchandise
have been suspended.
Com. Sloat, of the u. S. Pacific Squadron was al
Havana on the 10th inst, having arrived with FIVE
six other officers from Monterey, on the Pacific He
to sail next day for Charleston, s. c.. on his way
to the seat of Government. He hoisted his pennant
on board the U. S. brig Perry.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

On Friday last a crowd gathered in Washington
street, opposite Browaings Hotel with countenances
upturned, Indicative of profound amazement! They
seemed if struck by the sudden appearance Of some
unaccountabe celestial phenomenon Attracted thth
ourselves we discovered the of wonder to be
the erection of the sign of ale Grand Tarque," at
the Tobacco Emporium" Of our friend "CoMTE
DE PLANTAeENET." or as very familiarly known, Mr..
RICHARD IRVING, Esq. We took survey of his
sublime majesty, (he handiwork Of our esteemed
fellow citizen JACOB Cox. ESQ., seated cross-legged
beneath splendid canopy. and fitted oai in pure ORR
entail costume, his pipe in his mouth, his phys envel
oped in volume of the delightful smoke of the
heavenly weed presenting a happy and enyiable
picture of the most tranquil enjoyment He is the
impersonatiOn of the luxury of smoking. placid
smile, like that of the beaming through the gloom
of winter sky, plays upon his countenance and
seems TO say to all who behold it," Come and do
likewise Let not the invitation be neglected. Let
all who would revel in the fume of good pipe or
cigar, or feed on the genuine weed converted into
Tobacco of all " sorts, shapes and Sizes" repair to
the Central Emporium, at the sign of the Grand
Tark :! Where's HORACE J
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

GOVERNMENT FINANcEs.-The Washington Union,
commenting on the misstntements of New York pa
pers with regard to the financial prospects of the
Government, says:
"We state upon authority which cannot be disputed
from extensive investigation into the receipts
and profits of the revenue, made at the great empori-
um of commerce. New York. and at other points
that the estimate of the Secretary of the Treasury
Of the proceeds ofthe tariff of 1885, to the amount
of twentyeght Millions is most likely to fall short
Of the truth The estimate is about thirty mill
ions, instead of twenty EIGHT"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Some excitement has been occasioned at Monterey
by the refusal of Gen. Taylor to allow Col. Cazenau
to open stock of goods at Monterey, which he had
brought there at great expense. II is said he was
required to pay the alcade Of the city the
duties which would have been exacted had Mexican
imported them for sale.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Loss OF THE Col. HARNEY-FIFTEEN LIVES LOST
1T will be seen by the annexed report of the
steamer Galveston at New Orleans from Brazos that
another deporable steamboat casualty has occurred
the Col. Harvey having been lost with fifteen lives.
On Tuesday morning, the 18th inst, the steamer
Col. Harvey with full cargo of government stores
bound for the mouth of the Rio Grande got up steam
and went over the bar. 1t exceedingly rough,
and the tide setting in caused her to make greater
than ordinary exertions and she broke her steam
pipe The steamer Monmouth, being in the act of
crossing the bar Just after the Col. Harvey and
ing her perilous condition, Immediately took her in
tow and started for the mouth Of the Rio Grande.
After proceeding down the coast some distance, she
was overtaken by the steamer Mentora; and the
Monmouth drawing too much water to enter the
mouth of the river, gave her in charge of the Mento
ria. After arriving at the mouth of the river and
making two Intellectual attempts to get her in, the
breakers being very high and the wind blowing out,
she was left at anchor outside Of the bar A short
time after anchorng, it found that she going
to pieces, every breaking over. Every exertion
was made from the shore to render assistance to those
on board the MentOria and TO go
alongside, but it rough that was impossible,
and the Virgnan near being wrecked; she rolled
off her chmneys, broke her hog chains, braces &C.,
and greatly injured in every respect. The Har-
ney went 10 pieces, the cargo, &C., being strewed
along the shore for about FIVE miles. There were
twenty-eight persons on board, thirteen of whom
were saved. Capt Shannon and Rooney the mate,
pilot, and two engineers were saved-the names. OF
the balance were not known. OF the fifteen drowned
or lost none were known. The pilot boat saved three
persons and the rest came ashore on pieces.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

The portion of Oregon that belongs to the United
States IS said to contain 300 900 square miles, which
is than six times the superces of the State of
New York On approaching the coast from sea,
ridges of high lands appear either hand as far as
the sight extends, and the elevated points
as land marks to guide the mariner through the
intricate channel across the bar of Columbia river.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

BANK THIEF.-A large dcialcation has been dis
covered in the accounts of Richard ]. Turner, of
the officers of the Mech. Bank Of Baltimore He has
absconded, and $1,000 is offered for his capture. He
plundered by of false entries and forced bal
ances of the most ingenious character The exami-
nation Of the books has not yet been finished but it
is thought that the amount will reach $4,000 or
$4,000 He has been living high, and evidently
beyond his salary, for some time past
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

FROM VERA CRUz.-We have news from Vera
Cruz to the 9th Of October. There was little of i'm
portance stirring in that quarter, although various
reached the ships of squadron, from time
to time, from the Shore ALL however, Of such vague
nature to bid defiance to any ingenuity to fix
them any kind Of precision that would render them of
sufficient interest to record. Gen. Paredes, who had
been for some time prisoner in the castle of San
Juan de Uoa has been set at liberty on condition of
going into voluntary exile He left Vera Cruz the
I'd instant, in the last British steamer, for Havana
the usual asylum of fallen Mexican greatness. So
the wheel Of fortune turns-ncw this votary Of ambI
ton uppermost, now that. Another revolution of the
ever-rolling emblem-another fit of caprice the
part of the nconstan goddess shift of the popular
breeze Popnlaris aura, and the two imperious
destinies of their common country, may once more
change places, to be again suppanted popular favor
Gibbs and flows. He was treated with much respect
he quilted the shore, the castle firing presidential
salute. 'r-s
No hostile demonstration had been lately made by
the squadron. Things were precisely in statu quo
just as they were when the last news reached us.
Reports. however, current among the Ships and
implicitly believed, that another attack soon to
be made on Alvarado. The rumor to this effect
gained force. in consequence of the capture by
one of the United States vessels, of Mexican brig.
which was in process of reftting for such pur-
pose as the one here mentioned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

The Chicago Democrat urges the construction of a
railroad along the southern shore of Lake Erie from
Chicago to Buffalo. portion of this route was
surveyed some time ago. The rapid increase of the
population of northern Illinois, renders it important
that there should be some direct and speedy commu-
ncatOn with the east during the winter months when
the lakes are closed by ice. Illinois has increased
with astonishing rapdity during the last FIVE years.
and in 1850 will number LOCO, 900 inhabitants
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

TIE RICHMOND TRAGEDY.-The hastings court, TO
which the of Myers had been REFERRED have dis
charged the parties from all further prosecution by
vote OF five to two. The Richmond paper says
=. The announcement Of this result was received with
enthusiastic shouts Of applause from crowded court
room, which cannot trust ourselves to describe"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

OTThe Covington 50 Peoples Friend, of the 3lst
Oct. contains the following. We have not noticed
any statement of the loss of the vessel mentioned
any other paper:
OLA letter from Surgeon JOKES of the LIST regi-
ment of Indiana volunteers, dated New Orleans, Oct.
18th, conveys the melancholy intelligence Of the loss
of the brig Hope-House. She had about one hundred
and thirty discharged volunteers board, who were
returning home, and have no doubt found watery
grave. Many of them belonged to Montgomery and
Putnam counties, and among them Capt John B.
Powers of the Montgomery volunteers Nothing
definite is known Of the fate of the vessel further
than that there is no longer hope for her.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

New COUNTERFEIT is thus described in the
Cincinnati Chronicle:
Dayton Bank Ohio,-5's, letter A, dated Oct. 18th,
l845. 1t is regularly countersgned by the Register.
The bill is half of inch shorter than the genuine.
The flourish the letter "a" which should be the
same as over No." is just the reverse There is no
dot after demand in the counterfeit. The engraving
is slightly inferior to the genuine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

The Revenue Steamer Polk was launched at Rich
mond. Va, on Monday. Size is constructed entirely
Of Virginia iron, manufactured at the Tredegar Iron
Works; is 125 feet deck % feet beam, and 10 feet
inches hold. She is supplied with two half beam
marine engines, of fifty horse power each is pierced
for ten guns and long gun amidshps. The vessel
constructed under the general superintendent of
Capt. II. t. Hunter, and is highly spoken of, both
for her beautiful model and finished workmans hip In
which respects, it is said, she will with any vessel
yet built-eyery part atesting the skill and competen
cy of the artists engaged upon her. The occasion
was quite gala day at Richmond, and the launch
witnessed by IAN immense concourse of citizens
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
Prosecuting Attorney OF the Srh Dist.

We have at length received complete returns OF the
election Of Prosecuting Attorney of this District. and
give them below. We intend to make arrange
ment hereafter, if possible. to obtain them by other
means than now provided by law. If the laT can't
get them, we believe good pay will.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

Aco.-A MIR. C. H. Cole died at Exeter, N. H., last
week, from the effects of sixpence, which he had
accidentally swallowed eight years before After
death a post norton examination Of the body took
place, wien the coin found lodged in the right
bronchia, the lung being in state of complete gan
CREME.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

0<-Some Of the Wing Editors are imagining a
wing majority in the next Congress, and are trying
to figure it up. The " Union " examines the matter
by facts and figures and does not entertain doubt
that there viii be sound democratic majority in the
next House of Representatives Of from Is to 25."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

II generally takes the Boston folks some time to get
under Roadway, but when they do get a-gong, they
go it, They talked IL 10 years about introducing
pure water into their city before they commenced
operations. The acqueduct and works are now under
contract and such portions Of the works as will admit
of it to be prosecuted by double gangs, ,Oorking
day and night.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

0TWe would call the special attention of travel
ers and shippers of goods the advertisement of the
Madison and Cincinnati steum-packet Swiftsure No.
A, which appears in another column. The Master,
Mr.. WRIGHT is well known and highly esteemed by
many of our citizens, the former Representative in
the General Assembly from Switzerland county. He
is first rate fellow, in every respect The Swifsure
No. is worthy of her name and is not excelled by
even the Mail boats in speed safety and convenience
Her hours Of departure from the ultimate points Of
her trip regular and though she is permitted
to with other boats, she generally goes by them
all. Of these facts are assured by Joseph NJ
Moore, Esq, and Senator ]. D. Bright, who have
ample opportunities to know all about the boat and
her master; and by others who have recently had the
pleasure of making a trip upon her, We sure
therefore, that travellers and business cannot
do better than to give their patronage to the Swift
sure, No. f."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

GIVE sec it stated in an Illinois paper, that the
Michigan City Branch of the State Bank of Indiana
(e individual stock in which has recently been pur-
chased by three citizens of IIlinos) is about to be
removed to Chicago! How is this! - lafayette
Journal
Who knowsi
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

0E-The Covington Peoples Friend notices report
that Robt Dale Owen has been appointed Minister to
Brazil, vice Mr.. Wise. Quite as good an appoint
ment could have been expected.-Lafayette Jour.
We don't know whether the report is true or not /;
but we are sure that better appointment could not
possibly be made.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

GTThe Cincinnati - Chronicle has almost totally
lost its former characteristics of genemanly courtesy,
aad has got be of the bitter and unscru-
pulous sheets receive. We fear its worthy editor
must sometime have burned his mouth by "A hasfy
plate Of soup"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05

PRESENT TO GENERAL TAYLoR.-A snlend;d silver
pitcher has been manufactured bv a. R Warden of
Philadelphia, at the order of Committee from the
citizens OF Louisville, Ky, intended as present
to the gallant Taylor for the victories he has achieved
for his country. ~ nus 'S''''' ~