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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
For the State Sentinel.
Developments of Joseph
G.. Marshall.

BY PROFESSOR L. DUsENBERRT.
He has large sized red or carroiy haired
head, Emphatic temperament, which indicates that
he is slow and lazy to act,-hat he has vast fund OF
knowledge and smartness in it, because he lets
it out.
His chronological developments present marked
preponderancc in some faculties over Others he has
great love of gain, responsiveness, would in
duce him TO love large fee. His bencyoence is
tolerable which induces him to spend what he gets
for quid pro quo He is fond Of show and Office,
and has cunning and perseverance enough TO always
secure nomination and get elected so far himself
is concerned. He supports both sides of any subject
or cause, thus evncing his talent for suting himself
to circumstances and the company he is in. His
sclesteem is large, and combined with large pride,
induces dign6ed action; and prevents him from
cating with the common class below him. His firm
ness is high, evinced by his determination to have
some kind of an Office His memory is short, very
short, he cannot remember but short part of the
Bcckwith transaction. See his Circular. He has
also forgotten many of his votes while in the Lcgs-
lature and seems to desire that others would forget
them. His destructiveness and courage are small,
and hence he denounces the war. His taste, espe-
cally architectural, is fine, and hence he will be apt
to display it in building, or in finishing what others
begin. He would make good Governor in this re-
spect, as sincerely think that n house for His
Excellency ought to be built once-one to
pond with the high character of the party which he
represents and besides it would give strangers bet
ter idea of greatness, and add to our credit
Therefore think Mr.. Marshall, from his fine taste
would be just the to have done. He is devoted
TO his friends, and will reward them handsomely when
in his power. He is fond of high living but eats
slow, that he may enjoy it and preserve his health
He is slow to make up his mind, and when made up,
if he finds himself wrong, he suddenly changes OIL
takes an both sides. He has respectable talent rather
latent resembling the FIRE Of the flint, which
/ 'Much enforced, shows a hasty spark,
| And straight is cold again.
! He is dignifed in his manner, giving him the ap-
pearance of GOODNESS to those who approach him
yet he can 'come down into the forum" and take peo
/ pie by the hand. He has small financiering talent
no desire for money, except for its use, and is
somewhat careless.
A further examination viii be detailed through the
Sentinel soon made, ii being impossible TO do sc
at this time The Professor is sorry that he feels
compelled TO make so lean a report as the foregoing
but his competitor, Smith, has given the present
Governors character, and admit, very correct one
it seemed TO him that fairness and justice to his FRIEND
Marshall rendered it imperative give him as fair
chance through the same medium though necessarily
imperfect from its shortness l.. D.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
From the Home Squadron.

The Union Of the 2id instant says that letters
have been received at the Navy Department from
Commodore Conner, dated Both June, and from other
reliable sources of recent dates The vessels concen-
trated off Vera Cruz, the latest date, the fri
gates Cumberland and Raritan; the steamers Prince
ton and Mississippi the sloop John Adams, and the
brig Somers.
With the exception of the American barque Euge-
MIA, vessel has entered any Mexican port since the
establishment of the blockade.
The duties on the property that has been warned
off, it is estimated would not have fallen far short of
half million of dollars-a that would have been
of great Importance the Mexican government in its
present impoverished condition.
Every indulgence and freedom from vexation and
restraint that could be allowed, consistently with the
rules Of blockade adopted have been observed towards
all vessels of neutral nations and it is believed that
the best understanding exists between the command
of the French, English, and Spanish forces and
Commodore Conner.
Commander Saunders, of the sloop St. Mary's, had
prevented the erection of battery at the mouth of
Tampico river within reach of his guns.
1t is believed that 4 change must soon occur in the
political condition of Mexico Nearly all the south
west departments are believed 10 be in state of in
surrection; and information has been received from
respectable in Mexico, that the northern pro-
vnces had also declared against the government of
Paroles. He is said to have obtained permission
from his Congress to command the army in person,
but had not left Mexico as late the Dist of June.
A portion of his army, under General Areyalo, had
marched to Guadalaara, its route to Jalisco, to
quell the instruction in that department. 1t is be-
lieyed by many persons that should General Paroles
march from the capital towards the NORTH his army will
pronounce" against him. The tone of the public
press is responding, and of those journals hit-
erto most violent for war; contain articles indie
alive of disposition for peace.
1t is said much sickness prevails among the soldiers
of the garrison and the town.
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The Dcaih struggle.

Ever since the - Circular" signed by large num-
Der of high minded and honorable officers OF both
political parties commanding the Indiana Volunteers,
made its appearance, the Federal leaders III this CITY
have been in spasms So sudden and unexpected did
the TRUTH break upon them that spasm after spasm
followed in such speedy succession that at time
ii feared that they would go Oft IN mad hi
as they were literally foamiBg at their mouths. How
ever by the assistance Of an expert physician, and
copious use of fresh BUTTER, they gradually re-
covering from that almost fatal attack aud on yester-
day exhibited some signs of life
The Bulletin Of yesterday, the organ OF the dirt
mongers, attempted a reply TO the Circular above
alluded TO, by publishing letter which they PRETEND
comes from, and is signed by, part OF the Spencer
Greys,' relative to the conduct Of Gov Whltcomb.
Whether the names attached thereto are genuine, or
whether if genuine they obtained by fair means,
we leave the intelligent reader to Judge after reading
the following letter, which written soon as the
TRICK was discovered, by few honorable members
Of that gallant corps;
READ! READ!!
STEAMER UNCLE SAN. !
July 18th, 1896
Mr. HISELIxE-We have seen, with regret,) a dspo-
son-on the part of few of the Spencer Greys to
make political capital Of the that Gov Whit
comb pursued in forming the Indiana Volunteers into
Regiments The reason why write, docu-
ment cautiously circulated Tor the purpose OF obtaining
names thereto. We could those who got II up calling
soldiers themselves, and urging it upon
them that the honor of the company at stake &c
and upon that ground several signed it.
For proof of the above herein give certificate OF
who signed it-and the only that have asked
for:
CERTIFICATE.
l. Daniel Howard hereby certify that merely signed
said document please certain members Of the Spencer
Gfeysno that meant any disrespect to Gov Whitcomb
whatever. DANIEL HOWARD.
The document alluded to intended, believe, fol
the A Ruetin
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE.-A correspon-
dent of the N Y Journal of Commerce. under date of
Washington, July 20, writes thus :-"Many stran-
gers are here from manufacturing districts, all much
excited and interested and effort will be spared
to defeat the bill. was told few days since by
gentleman lcho knors, that $4,000, even $5O,OCO
would be given for vote; and that the party was
then here ready for such arrangement, should a
disposition TO accept be intmated. cannot believe
that any man can be base enough to make such pro-
position directly to any honorable Senator, much less
do believe it would be accepted but it is painful
indeed to know that such base propositions are ru-
mored and feared"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
For the Indiana State Sentinel.
The Soldiers Twilight Song.

Der the blue western waters to climes of the SUM-
At the call of the bugle I'm speeding away
To die in the battle, or glory for one
Whose heart still beats fOndly wherever straw
If my spirit is wrapped in the bliss of the hour
When ray of my glory shall beam on the world.
o believe me- the pleasure that sleeps in thy bower
And dream Of those waters SO glewingly eurled.
Brings warmth that my soul cannot waken in Fame
gladneSs beauty that hangs round thy name
Come, light of The sunset, on violet wing.
While the oveliest Of heavens hang sminglv DER
Der hill and e'er valley so dreamingly bring,
That the visions Of pleasure never restore.
Tho the Nightingae's songs in the ever green trees
And the music Of echo there floats in the breeze.
Tho the angels of light there descend from on high
And the night-beam, so beautiful glows in the sky
Some dean, how enchanting all bright from above
Will recall to my heart the sweet sadness of love.
But wide roll the pillows tween hearts that are twined
When the songs of the foeman arise the gale,
I'll sadden no more DER my pleasures behind,
When mom's Of the ocean, TO breathe farewell
From lips that refuse all its ardoT to tell.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23d. JG.R
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

TWELVE NEW FoRTIFIcATIoNs IN CANADA. - The
Montreal papers assert that SI2, 900 to be
expended in the Canadas during the three years,
in erecting new batteries and Notifications the
river ST. Lawrence and ports the lake Ontario. At
Toronto, Port Hope, and Bond Head, sites have al
ready been selected strong fort and two batteries
are mostly completed at Kingston. The Military
Commissioners sent out from England, have been in
session at Montreal for four months, and COM
peted their plans, which estimated TO cost e.
100000 sterling. site has been purchased at
Longueil, just below the city, for extensive works.
Jurles are now apprasing lands for the use of the
government at several places On the Sd, two ships
arrived, having board $50 pieces heavy ordnance,
capable ofcaryng balls Of from 81 70 pounds which
are intended for some of the new forts 1t is also
stated by the Gazette that Iron war steamers will
Immediately be put on the Lakes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
Peace with Mexico.

To procure this desirable object, it would only be
necessary 10 establish one fourth many papers in
Mexico, representing interests as that govern
ment has in country, representing their interests
One paper in each STATE of Mexico as deyotedly
attached to our government, the State journal
NsW Albany Bulletin, Evansville Journal, Madison
Banner, and others in this State have proven them
selves be to the Mexican cause, would accomplish
this much desired object.
IL Mexicans understood our Institutions represent;
cd By American 'rriters, half as well under
stand their Institutions, represented by writers in their
interest, they would not only desire peace with us
but also the adoption Of our laws and institutions
Out upon Tories.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The TWO MoNTEREYs.-It would be well for read
ers TO remember the distinction between these two
places, as they are likely to form prominent points in
the progress of the present operations against Mexico
the one soon to be occupied by army under Gen
Taylor, and the other by fleet the Pacific
The one is situated on the Pacific near the Bay OF
Monterey, which the first harbor south of Francisco
Bay, land north Of the EBAY of SAN Francisco, "
and it will be recollected, was taken possession of
rather prematurely, by Commodore JONES, of our
navy, few years ago, and was the scene of more
recent disturbance between Colonel Fremont and the
authorities of that town: the other Monterey is on
the Rio del Tigre, where it debouches from the high
lands, being the first river south of the Rio del Nore
and THIS is the Monterey where General TAYLOR is
to establish his summer quarters
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Wing Tricks.

BOWLING GREEN, July %, 1916.
FRIEND CHAPMANs There is as usual, a resort to
management by the Wings in this part of the State,
to defeat Whitcomb They to have their tickets
printed with all the candidates names on;-State-
ate-Representatvcs &C., and let the voter blot
out such as may be thought proper. / must confess
do not see the advantage they will gain by this
movement, but they evidently think there is some or
they would not wish to trouble the inspectors with
many mutilated tickets to count. The old fashioned
way of having the Democratic candidates on one
ticket and the Wing candidates the other, seems
10 me TO have quite as much fairness and honesty as
this combination. Yours, &C.,
HORATIo
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
From Oregon.

Our friend Capt. Joel Palmer arrived in this place
on Wednesday evening, his return from the Oregon
Territory. He is in the enjoyment of excellent
health, and has enjoyed goed health since his depar
ture in April 1915. He, in company with seventeen
others, came through horseback, and encountered
difficulties in passing through the various tribes OF
Indians. His description of the territory and It's fu-
ture prospects truly fatterng, and we know OF
none better capable 10 Judge than he is.
The only evidences of winter enjoyed by the citizens
of Oregon, few white frosts in the month OF
December, the remainder of the season being mild
and the range for stock remaining good the year
round. Wheat worth 50 cents per bushel, and
by law of the territory, grain is made legal tender
in the payment of debts and taxes. The territory
contains population of about 5000 whites.
Capt. Palmer met about five hundred wagons, three
hundred of which were bound for Oregon, and the
remainder, some two hundred comprising the Nor
mon caravan, vending their way to California.
President Folks Inaugural Address was received in
the territory in sixtyfve days after its delivery in
Washington city it was carried round by way of the
Sandwich Islands.
Among the evidences of the prosperity of the set
tlement, is the fact that a newspaper is regularly
issued at Oregon City, edited by Mr. TVot, formerly
of this State, and furnished to subscribers So per
annum. The editor appears to be business man, he
not only attends to the editorial department of his
paPer-the "Oregon Spectator but in the
capacity of Postmaster General, and Prosecuting
Attorney, and tends to other matters connected with
the welfare of the community.
We understand that Capt. Palmer anticipates re-
turning TO Oregon, in 1S47 and will take his family
with him, TO make his permanent residence in that
territory where he has made purchase of valuable
location for the erection of mills and other profitable
improvements He will doubtless publish descrip-
ton of the territory and incidents of interest to the
reading community, at as early period practical
ble.-FrdrldtH Democrat.
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Latest from the Army.

From the New Orleans papers we gather the fol-
lowing;
We derive our news from the army in great
from the Matamoras Reveille of the Sih inst
The 7th regiment of infantry left on the 9th for Ca
MARCO. Three companies by the way of the river,
the steamer Big Hatchie, the others taking up the
line of march by the way of Reynosa both detach-
ments were expected TO arrive about the same time
Besides the Aid and the Big Hatchie, the Troy,
Capt. Wright, had arrived at Matamoras, and the
papers expected general move before long. Verbal
accounts represent that there are ten boats at Mamo-
ras, and that the army Is moving fast it is pos
sibe to despatch the troops up the river.
The general health of the army is represented as
good, few Of dysentery and camp fever alone
occurring.
The Louisiana volunteers celebrated the 4th of
July with great spirit. Maj. Ogden pronounced an
address; Gen. Taylor reviewed the Louisiana brig
ade; and Capt Heads company gave a splendid
dinner. Generals Desha, Lamar and Burleson, Col.
Kinney, and others, were guests. Gen. Taylor drop
ped in the boys"-thrty of them printers
drank wine with them, and passed on TO others. The
tete truly patriotic one
We are truly sorry to have to record The following
casually which occurred on the 4th. We copy the
circumstances from the Reveille:
GAS the steamer Aid was passing over the rope
suspended the river for the of the ferry
boats, the rebound of the rope, being cleared from
the keel of the boat, great to break off the
large pest 10 which it attached on the east bank
Of the river, and which, in its fall, struck down
Lieutenant Scully, of Captain Keene's company, OF
the Jackson regiment Of Louisiana volunteers, and
Corporal j. Mervn, of Captain Graham's company
East Rapides volunteers, of the regiment, who
were duty at the ferry Lieutenant Scully, al
though severely bruised on the left and abdomen
is doing we'll but Corporal Meryn fell to rise more
being killed instantly"
Mr. Mervn was a native Of Dublin, man Of edu-
cation, and teaching in Rapides and studying
the law when the broke out. He was buried
with the honors Of in the Catholic burial ground
of Matamoras.
The Revelle has dropped its Spanish, being printed
now entirely in English. Another paper (the Amer
can Flag) is now published in Matamoras.
The Rio Grande is so great that it has overfowet
its banks and it is almost impossible to traYe
by land from Barita to AIatamoras, or above it.
The revenue cutter Forward, was at Galveston Oh
the llth inst. from Brazos Santiago. She has beer
ordered to cruise off the coast of Texas.
The British sloop of war, Rose, arrived at Brazos
Santiago on the 9th inst, from Tampico, and the U
S. schooner Frt arrived there on the It'll from the
same port. They confirm the reports already given
OF the st. Marys attempt upon the Mexican gun
boats, sc.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The MEXICAN WAR-Hotc Long az is TO Last
1t is given the opinion of General Gains, that the
Mexican has only been begun, and that serious
and arduous undertaking is yet before the American
army before Its design of conquest is accomplished
Southern paper specializing upon this subject, says
The Mexicans must be found before they can be
whipped; and if they choose TO evade pursuit, this
government may expend FIVE hundred millions of dol
lars in the war; and then conquest be as distant
ever. They have little commerce, (the principal
point of attack in modern warfare,) and nothing as
sailabe but cities These may be occupied, but not
great mass Of the people are beyond the reach of
harm, except so far as they may be found in armed
bodies.
War; too, is the trade of the leaders of the Next
cans. They have nothing else to do--although it
is said they do that very badly. But they are not
bound to fight except at advantage; and we will
venture to predict they will not do it, after the lesson
of the eighth and ninth of May, unless they have
some very strong expectations of gaining victory.
The principal things that the enemy has to appre-
bend distractions at home, and the danger of the
Yankees taking possession of the best part of the
country, with the resolution to ''squat" If they
once get foothold for twelve months, aud have a
free chat with the people and talk with the girls it
will require something more than manifesto to eject
them. This will be sufficient, without considering
what influence the dissemination of American poti-
cal and other notions may have upon the Mexican
people.
For these and sundry other reasons, we will not be
asonished if The war should last some time yet and
end finally in the entire ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Mexico,
and the permanent occupation of a considerable part
of it by Just such men settled Texas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

FEARFUL SITUATIoN.--A MAN SUSPENDED IN THE AIR
BY HIS THUMB.-A Mr.. Gray, Of Providence painter
of the Congregational Meeting house, in Kingston,
r. l. last week assembled the steeple to take off the
vane for gliding, and having left the ladders climbed
the iron spre TO the distance of II 10 feet above
relying upon the ball. half way up the spre to rest
his feet on, and from which position he could take the
vane off with his right hand. While he was in the
very act the ball which his feet rested gave way
and down the spire. At this moment he was
raising the over the end of il as he did so the
spire growing smaller, made convenient place for
his thumb to keep the balancer in the gudgeon bore,
when the ball gave way under him and sunk The
falling back with his thumb in the gudgeon BORE
held him fast, with his feet dangling in the air. He
remained in this perilous situation until man ascen-
ded the sprc and placing his shoulder under his feet
at once relieved him. The scene was terrible to be-
hold
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Look at This.

Chronological and Historical Understanding the dates
Of certain roteS Of M. Marshall, rilaly affecting
the interests Of the people Of Indiana.
Dec. %, 1884. Voted against referring the subject
of Internal Improvements TO the people, page 2O4.
Dec. p, 1884. Voted in favor of the resolution to
borrow money to commence the system of Internal
Improvements. p. 60, 203, 20S.
Dec. %, 1884. Voted to spend the holy days at
the expense of the people. P. Dos
Jan. %, 1885. Voted against indefinitely postpon-
ing bill to commence general system of Internal
Improvement P. 436-7.
Jan. 30, 1885. Voted for the Survey bill for
general system of Internal Improvements, which dot
ted the State all over with bitches. p. 495, sol.
Jan. u, 1887. Voted for the Speaker of the House
and President Of the Senate receive pay than
other members. p. 236.
Jan. u, 1887. Voted to strike out $3.50, and in
sert S2500, as salary of Governor of Indiana.
Jan. u, 1887. Voted against reducing salary oil
Judges of Supreme Court from $500 to $1,000.
Jan. u, 1887. Voted for bill increasing the Gov
ernor's salary shakespeare Judges $S0O-Circuii
Judges 800 members of the Legislature, 81 pei
day. p 230.
Dec. %, 1871. Voted against reducing salaries
from the high standard to which they had been raised
in 1887 and 1910. p. 24O.
Jan. ID, 1912. Voted against reducing fees and
salaries. p. 49, - $500
Dec. %, 1871. Voted against the extension of the
Wabash and Erie canal from Lafayette to Terre
Haute. p. HIS.
We forbear giving any more at present. Any one
can for HIMSELF by reference to the pages of the
Journals quoted above.-GreencaStle Patriot.
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The FIRST NEWSPAPER COMMENCED IN OREGON has
has found Its way into the States and the ST. Louis
Reveile has received copy. 1t is dated February
1916. Its motto is, g Westward the Star of Empire
takes its way" 1t contains copy of the constitu
tion passed by the legislature of the territory; also
an act to prevent the introduction and sale of ardent
spirits in Oregon. The editor, VIM. &. T'yault
says in his opening leader, that the paper will be
neutral politics, and devoted to the general inter
ests of the territory; but he at the same time, IN
forms them that he is Democrat of the Jeaersonlan
school, Besides being editor of the Spectators he Is
is prosecuting attorney and postmaster general OF the
territory There is also list of arrivals and depart
ures of vessels from the Columbia river Nine had
arrived from March I7th TO October 18th, and the
same number departed. The Reveille, knowing the
propensities Of his countrymen, says, we should mol
be surprised if the settlers in farof territory were
looking around for some lone star of an island IN the
Pacific TO to their State; rather, to throw
the light of empire over it.