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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

Without intending to controvert the opinion of the
Sentinel, general proposition, may ask if that
opinion would bold good, in small number only
of the legal voters should have expressed an opinion
on the Convention Say 49, 600 votes should be cast
for Governor, and at the same election 1000 votes
should be cast on the Convention question, sos of
which were in favor of calling Convention, would
such vote require provision for electing delegates
Cincinnati Gazette.
OTWe think il would, because any other rule
would lead to the most absurd and unjust results.
Every voter had due notice to vote and could exercise
that right or not at his option. His ailiHg to
vote is just good evidence of bis Willingness to see
a Convention called, of his un-willngness,-o
evidence Of Indifference, = and therefore not to be
taken into account at ALL ReUerse the proposition of
the Gazette, and suppose that at election for
Governor, the people generally falling to vote for
either candidate, for any cause, the successful cand-
date should be elected by loco votes while at the
same election the vote on the Convention question
should be 1901 for H. and las, 500 against -''would
such vote require provision for elecng delegates 2"
In the way the Constitutional provision is construed
BY sotie it would bit IS not such conclusion per-
fectly absurd T!
The very fact that such question this can be
used proves the effectiveness of our present Con-
sti:ution u this part at least. Convention will
demonstrate that it may be advantageousIy amended
in many particulars.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10
SANTA Ee.

Mr.. N. CoLBURN who left Santa Fe on the Sd Of
August, arrived few days since at independence,
Mo. lie communicates intelligence Of interest,
which we find in the 81. Louis " Union"
There were then $50 Mexican soldiers stationed at
Santa Fe, but the authorities stated that they had
TOGO men ready to march at moments warning 10
meet Gen. Keamey, and 1000 were expected from
the lower country. This, however, was doubled.
Nothing had been heard Of Gen Kearncy's move
menls for fifteen days previous. II was not then
known that Gen. Wool was moving against Chihua-
hua. Mr.. Colhurn reached the crossing Of the Ar
kansas in ten days lie found grass and water
lie there met Capt. Worcester. OF the u. y Artillery,
II. Caldwell aud Chas. Bent, only ten DAYS from indie
pendcnce. From this party, he heard Of the murder,
on the evening before, Of Mr.. w. T.. Swan of Nor
Hampton, Mass lie returning from Bent's
Fort, in company with Major G. Clark, and was shot
from his horse, when near their camp, by Indians
On the 18th, he met Mr.. Turly's company Of three
wagons, aud forty-three government wagons and 81
men.
On the 10Th he met sixty wagons loaded with mer.
chandize at pawnee Fork, belonging to Armjo and
others.
On the 9Th at Cow Creek met Messrs Barnes and
Allen, with thiry-one government wagons, and forty
three men. They had been attacked by the Indians
and some slight damage done.
On the 10Th, met Doyle and Garvey's six wagons,
and twenty-five wagons with stores for the United
States Army.
On the 22d, met McCaulley and Sandford's wagons
with merchandise, and two companies of Prices
regiment, one under Capt Giddings.
On the 23d, met two companies at Council Grove,
under Caps. McMillen and HORNE, and forty baggage
wagons, and four hcwitzers.
On the 9th, met Maj. Spalding, with twelve wa
CONS aud two pieces of Artillery. Met also, three
companies of Prices regiment, under command Of
Capts. Henly, Robinson and Holloway, with nineteen
wagons, aud five companies Of Mormon infantry.
On the 25ih met seven wagons belonging 10
Tharp and Lee. Same day, met Lieut. Col. Mitch
ell aud Maj. Walker and the remaining companies
of Prices regiment together with Col. Price at Rock
Creek
On the Doth, met Armijo with thirteen wagons al
Hickory point. Lieut.. Oxley at the same place
Met aso hirty-one wagons for U. s. Army in charge
Of Thompson.
On the 27th before arriving at Independence, met
four wagons belonging to Miller and Reed
Mr.. Colburn represents trade dull, and crops poor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

DIED, at the Palmer House, on Saturday last, Jo-
seph Keernan, junior, Of Dayton Warren county,
Ohio. He was on his way home, having left his ia
Their sick at Covington. His disease, we understand
was chllls or chills and fever, and he was attended
by Dr. Mcclure, junior. To be thus Frustrated by
disease among strangers, and to be deprived of the
tender of relatives and friends who no doubt
would have gladly attended bis every wish as well
as every want, could not bat Lave tendency to has
ten his passage to the grave
Rumors have been very freely circulated about
town, since the decease of the young above men,
toned, that he treated with neglect while he lay
sick; but we have been assured by Mr. Scove, the
superintendent of the Palmer House, that he bestowed
every attention upon the deceased which it was in his
power to afford, and that, far lie is aware, the
wants and wishes of the deceased were attended to in
every particular.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10
Wbitcomb's majority, 4
ptlaski is reported at 20 10 III for Whtcomb.
MAJORITY for Convention.
Falling off,


INDIANA SENTINEL-Tbe Sentinel Of the Goth
August contained the Official vote for Governor, Of
all the counties of the State except Henry and some
three or four others; accompanied with brief lec-
ure TO the Clerks of those counties for negecting to
forward the official vote to indianapolis in the proper
lime. For the purpose Of placing Mr. Hoover, Clerk
OF this county, right side up, give place to the
following receipt; and at the same Time Gin Justice
to Mr.. h. ask the Sentinel to make the amende
honorable through the channel the lecture came
that the antidote may 60 with the poisln-I Indiana
Courier.
Reed August g. 1876, Of Samuel Hoover II. C. c. the
official given Governor aud Lieu
tenant Governor at August election, 1876 directed the
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives TO the Of
Rotary Of State, Indianapolis Ind"
B.w. SCOTT. p. NJ.
1T helps Mr. Hoover any, we give him the benefit
of the above But would inform the editor of the
Courier as well as Mr. Hoover aud some other clerks,
that the above is only partial compliance with the
ed section, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes. II
they will turn to the Goth section Of the same
chapter, they will find there is another return to
be made to the Secretary of State, if they wish to
comply with the law. The Secretary of State has no
right to break the seals of returns directed to the
Speaker of the House. At the time we penned our
first article, Mr. H. had not the returns to the
Secretary of State and therefore we cannot see what
"poison has gone forth.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

The FLYING ARrILLERY.-When a good man has
been camored down, his best avenger is TINE. No
one have forgotten the odum heaped upon MIR.
VAN buren, and his able Secretary of War, Mr..
PoINsETT, about the Standing Army of 1910. How
much might not the volunteer force have been
organized for the Mexican service, had Mr.. Poinsetts
plan prevailed, and how much ready and effec-
tive would not the men have been brought into the
field!
The Greenville Mountaneer states that it is to the
military forecast of Mr. Ponsett the country is in
debted for the corps of Flying Artillery, which did
such essential service in the battles of Pao Alto and
Resaca dc Ia Palma.
When he Secretary of War, Poinsett earnestly
recommended and succeeded in procuring the estab-
lishment by Congress of this arm Of defence and if
mistake not, was the means of instituting at the
West Point Academy system of thorough instruction
in every thing connected with it. And that nothing
might be wanting to make the Flying Artillery perfect
in its organization and equipment, Mr. Ponsett sent
skilful officers to Europe, who returned with models
of the best guns and plans for such corps.
The Mountaneer also observes that Mr.. Poinsett,
while Secretary of War, urged upon Congress to
establish corps of Pontoneers; and if he had sue
ceeded he did in his recommendations Of the Flying
Artillery, Gen. Taylor would have been placed in
possession of the very he desired enable him
to operate with complete success against the enemy
Gen. Taylor states in of has dispatches after the
two battles that Pontoneer train would have enabled
him to capture the Mexican army after the battle of
the 9th Of May.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

G~-The Pennsylvania deserves well for its firm
ness and ability in maintaining the right upon the
Tariff question against the besotted fury Of the efgy
burners. We are glad to that other papers also
are endeavorng to present the subject in its true light
and thus enghening the people, instead of panderng
longer 10 prejudice and ignorance. All that is neces-
sary for the people of Pennsylvania is fairly to CON-
prehend the matter, and there is no danger Some
of the Pennsylvania politicians have been very much
mistaken this subject, and others have been very
cowardiy if not dishonest They must change their
course If they desire to keep Pennsylvania permanently
democratic
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10
Departure OF the Rinemcn.

On Tuesday morning, the recruits enlisted by Lieut.
NJ f. VAN buren, for The mounted rifle service IN the
u. S. Army for five years, left our city for Newport,
Ky, thencc Jefferson Barracks, Mo. They num-
bered about 60; but on the morning Of departure il
became Necessary for tic Lieutenant owing to the
curious decisions of some. and the annoyance Of
Others, TO reject FIVE likely looking men as the
army could boast. With tears in their eyes, they
took leave Of their late comrades; and one even
begged TO b. retained In the Lieulenant's service
personally, and proaered pay his own expenses,
that he mig not be separated from those with whom
he supposed he had cast his lot for years. Their
regrets at not being able TO leave with their comrades
fully appreciated by the vast concourse present
10 witness their departure.
The squad was formed in the morning, and was
addressed by Governor WnlTooau, previous to taking
up its line Of march, in very impressive manner.
Many Of the brave hearts, who hour previous were
Joyous at the prospect of removal from their confined
quarters, and anxious 10 be regular duty, whether
10 fghl or rork were so affected that the manly tear
unbddingy showed ITSELF ill il became infectious;
aud when, through absolute debility the Governor
closed. no chance for formal response was given,
but up went instantaneous cheers, aud that OF kind
TO relieve the suppressed feelings Of all.
The soldiers then bid each adicu TO their friends,
and left.
We have only time to again tender to them all our
best wishes for their prosperity and safety. Know
Ing, we do, many Of them personally, we shall
keep watchful eye on their peculiar service; and
when in power, they shall be sure TO hear from
Us. God be with them all
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

RUIN.-The proprietors of our iron founderes have
raised the wages of their working men from Is 10
20 per cent since the passage of the tariff wages
are still on the rise-hands scarce. We are in
formed that the wages Of hands at our boat yards
have also been raised. The bhoys are beginning to
think of two dollars per day and good roast beef"
So much for the panic in this region.-LOuisriLls
Democrat.
MORE RUIN.-The Philadelphia Easton Argus says:
The proprietor of the Genden Iron works, above
South Easton, has largely increased his business since
the passage of the tariff Why is it that the
owner of these works does not complain for the want
of protection
A CHAPTER OF CRIMEs.-Epes suspected Of three
other rarders-It appears that Epes The murderer Of
young Muir, in Dinwiddie county, Va, is now sus-
pected of having murdered several other persons in
the same county, and among the number his own son,
the mother moherin-law of Mrs. Epes, and drover
TROUBLE IN BosToN.-Serious charges have been
made, in print by the Rev. c. w. Denison, Of
the Bethel Chapel, against the Rev. Mr.. Colver, a
distinguished minister, who breaches at the fremont
Temple Mr.. Cover is accused Of taking indecent
liberties with several ladies. =
Mr. French, the newly elected Governor of Illinois,
is native of the town Of Hill New Hampshire, and
is 80 years of age
Oe5-The Hutchinson Family--the band Of brothers
in the Old Granite Stateduring their years soiourn
in England, cleared $4,000.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

THOSE INLAND SEAs.-The Cleveland Plain Dealer,
in article the . Lake Country" says that its
Trade and Commerce in few years will nearly equal
the commerce Of the Atlantic. At the present moment
it exhibits evidence of gigantic increase. 1t is known
that the first steamboat which reached Macknaw was
in lSI9 and in 1926 steamboats, navigated Lake
Michigan. In 1888 there were on the Lakes, eleven
steamers, which cost $3.50, OO0 and which conveyed
. and from the Lake ports 81, 455 passengers. In
1884 there were eighteen steamboats, in the trade,
which cost 100000. In 1915 the following vessels
naVgated the lakes above the falls of Niagara
boats. $50, 500 tons; propellers, $500 tons;
briggs, 59-II 90 tons; schooners, 270-42 600 tons
Total, 3cO-16,OO0 tons. The cost of the construc-
ton of these vessels was S4,600,000 In the same
year there were Lake Ontario Z STEAMBOATS, 8
large propeers, and 100 briggs and schooners. The
tonnage is estimated at 5000 The navigation of
the Lakes Is critical, and requires great improve
ments in light houses, beacons, buoys. harbors, &c.
During the last five years more than 400 lives have
been lost, and last fall during the boisterous weather.
were lost 30 vessels driven ashore, 20 became total
wrecks, foundered, and the loss of property was
estimated at 100000. In 1915 less than 5OO-
600 barrels OF flour passed over the Lakes, and go,
600 passengers. At the present time the commerce
of the Lakes may be fairly estimated 800 OO0 900
per annum. This is in evidence Of what that COM
merce will be hereafter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

0T5-SANTA ANNA took passage from Havana in the
British steamship Arab. On her appearance at Vera
Cruz, CON- Conner repaired on board the steamer
Princeton, and an attempt was made to intercept the
Arab; but the morning calm and she slipped into
port without hindrance with her valuable freight
Opinions differ as to the intention Of the Commodore
towards Santa Anna, some believing that he had no
desire to intercept him. II is sad that before leaving
Havana, Santa Anna requested and received from COL
Campbell n letter of introduction to CON- Conner.
He also took with him valuable box of cigars, in
tended as present for the Commodore. Upon arriy-
ing eff Vera Cruz he took good to waste no time
in the presentation of his letter or cigars
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

An extra from the Madison Banner gives the fol-
loving particulars Of The flood which occurred in that
vicinity on te Sd inst, brief account Of which we
gave in Saturdays emi-Weekly
Awful Caiamiiy--Ninc Lives LOsi--aud
Great Destruction OF Property.
Yesterday, Thursday, September Sd, about two
o'clock =. NJ, heavy cloud rested over this city,
from which the rain descended in a stream for tie
space Of two hours In short time the mad
waters came tumblng down from every hollow, in
every hill side, and Crooked Crccs "a very small
stream running parallel with the Ohio Riyer, between
the hills back aud the city, above rs banks; and
the {" bottom" or commons" between the Michigan
road and The high ground upon which the city j. built
was soon converted into a lake or broad river
The large and beautiful cuycrt under the artificial
hin thrown up across the hollow, IN tho construction
of the Railroad, AT the lower end Of the city, was
choked up with floating houses, and other mate
rails and the waters damned up below, and rushing
with mad fury from above, immediately extended an
each side so as 20 cover the whole space known
the " Commons" extending from the northern limits
of the city TO the hills beyond The backwater, how
ever did not reach higher than two three hundred
yards above the pow house before the cuyert
gave way, and the torrent swept of the high embank-
ment--earih, stone and ull-making n gap above OF
some 70 or 100 yards wide, aud smooth bed below,
some 20 yards in width, resembling very much, ON a
small SCALE the passage Of the Potomac through the
Blue Ridge at Harper's Ferry-and thus completely
cutting of the railroad communication between the
Hill Depot and the city.
But tie injury to the Railroad Company is only q
small part Of the loss sustained by this unprecedented
food All the bridges across Crooked Creek have
been swept off, and nearly oil the property IN the i'm
mediate vicinity of its banks has been either entirely
destroyed or greatly injured. MIessrs. Jacob Shub
Whitney g. Hendricks, and Mitchell & McNaughten
are among the greatest sufierers-ihough neither OF
them, as we are informed will be compelled to stop
hut IL .,sil tab ttaty
damages. The grave yard, and the gardens, north
Of the creek, have also been materially injured The
loss of property is variousy estimated. Some intel.
ligent persons say that, including the breach in the
railroad embankment, tie loss cannot be less than
100000. Others say that thirty, forty, or nj most
fifty thousand will cover all the damages We have
made diligent inquiry, but can form no estimate.
The worst remains 20 be told. II is certain that
nine persons have lost their lives by this food viz
Mr. Walker and child, drowned in I" Eagle Hollow y
Mrs. Judge aud two children, in " Irish Hollow
Mrs Scott, daughter of Mr.. Co,tom,) swept of
from her dwelling between Mulberry and Wes
streets-ond three colored people, Charlotte, Edward
and Israel.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

ARKANSAS ELEcTIoN.-In ten senatorial districts
heard from, the wings are reported to have elected
three Senator'S, and the democrats seven. In thirty
eight counties, the wings have elected fifteen Repre-
sentatiyes, and the democrats fory-seven 1t is sup
posed that Colonel Ashley will stand the best chance
for United States Senator.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

oe-Y-A Washington correspondent of the Journal of
Commerce says that our Government cannot maintain
war with any nation equal terms, far as ex-
ability in the various departments Of our public SER
vice. We saw daily proofs of this in the late war
with Great Britain and in the Florida war, and now
II IS strongly exemplifed in every movement the
Mexican war.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

0[rThe editor of the Goshen Democrat treats the
political Tom HTrises in his own ncighborhood
with good deal Of freedom, aud think he is about
right We give him credit for good motiues at least
We shall take the liberty of treating politicians of
the same genus with equal freedom here, whether it
be offensive to Dr. Ellis not If he does not like
il, perhaps he may be able to adjust all evils, both
real aud apparent, by removing his own press 10
indianapolis.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

0-rGOV. Ford, of Illinois, has RENTED thirty
thousand dollars to New York, be appropriated to
the payment Of the July interest on the public debt
The Springfield Register says that there is, or will
be, thirty or forty thousand dollars on hand to meet
the January interest.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

MoDEsT.-By letter from indianapolis, we learn
there are Just IL candidates for the offices of State
Treasurer and State Auditor-aI the old hunkers of
both parties, beside one OF two who have heretofore
made some efforts to make living by honest indus
try.-Brookpile American
0ErIf there is any truth in the above scandalaus
statement it only be so far it applies to the
Wings; for here among Democrats, yet. have
heard no gentlemen named as likely to be candidates,
other than the present faithful ipcumbens of the Offices
mentioned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

New MEXICAN CABINET.-On the 3Ist of July, a
new cabinet formed, composed of the following
persons: Jose Junaquim Pesado minister of foreign
affairs; Jose Maria Jimones, interior; Antonio Ga
ray, finances and Ignacio Moro Villamil, minister
of war. Il is said this ministry are all in favor of
making peace immediately with the United States,
and of calling new Congress TO form liberal con-
stitution.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

STATE BoARDERs. -Four Of the Counterfeiters,
whose arrest at Delphi we recently noticed, passed
through this city Monday morning last, on their
way to the Penitentary at Jacksonville They are
registered on the Palmer House books as follows
John A. Donegal, of St. Lous Ed. Grooves, Illinois
S. F Cook, Chicago; Geo. w. Spencer, Iowa. Judge
WRIeHT provided the gentlemen with lodgings under
the supervision of the State with promptitude. Two
more of the gang remain at Delphi for trial. These
were sentenced for terms of two and three years.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

0I.FThe Wing politicians censure Mr.. Polk very
severely for the veto of the French spoliation bill
They ought, the Louisville Democrat observes, TO
include Adams and Clay, or the Wing party generally
in their censures. Mr.. Clay once called upon for
report and his opinion to the justice of these
claims, when he was Secretary of State. With all
the documents before him he would give no opinion,
and Wing Congress, President, Secretary, and all,
passed the whole subject
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-10

0~rThe majority of French for Governor, and
Wells for It. Governor Of Illinois, is trenty thou
sand! There is also decided majority for consti-
tutional convention.