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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

LOVE AND DESPERATION -DiSGppointmeRt-l
der-The neutrality-suspicious. at Suicide-It seems
that all powerful Love occasionally turns black heads
crazy well white. Duellists sometimes use
woollen pads protection against pistol balls but
woolly paw seems to afford no defence against the
arrows of Dan Cupid. The mischievous archer en-
sconces himself amidst the fragrant perfumes of
coalback rose and discharges his fatal shafts through
Ethiopian skulls so hard and thick and well protected
as to be utterly mpervious to any other weapon.
Thereupon tie meduary substance that fills the small
round cavity in the interior and passes for brains be-
comes so much dsorganized that the most frantic
proceedings are often the consequence.
On Thursday last, Harrison White, a negro Adonis,
from Jasper, Dubois county, Indiana. who, in compa-
ny with Mr.. Barker, Sheriff of that county, on
hs way TO the pleasant town of JeersonvIe, having
recently been elected Office for life, in the large
establishment belonging TO the State at that place,
voluntarily attempted abdicae in favor of his heirs
at law, by shooting himself with pistol. The COM
pany had stopped at the house of a widow Jones,
about 10 miles from Corydon to pass the night, and in
the morning. while the rest of the party were at
breakfast, happening TO the Sheris shooting iron
lying the bureau he quickly seized it and fred the
contents at his breast The ball, however, struck
of his ribs, and passing round lodged somewhere
amongst the muscles of the back without infcting
fatal wound. He arrived at Jacksonville on Friday
morning and was duly admitted to the franchises of
the situation that had been provided for him. nowith-
standing his wound
The causes which led to these events illustra-
tive Of our preliminary remarks respecting the mis-
chievous pranks which Cupid is in the habit of playing
Harrison had been fatally smtten with the charms OF
virgin named Dianna, and the course of true love
never does run smooth, its progress rather
rufiied than usual in his All seemed very pro-
missing in the beginning-the soft impeachment was
confessed and the wedding appointed but 10 before
the bssful day arrived, one George Washington
Harrison stepped in between the pair and snatched
the untased cup Of happiness from the very lips of
! tic -that-was-to-be. Whether the fair
Danna thought the charms of the new lover eclipsel
those of the DID, or whether she attracted by the
distinguished name he bore not informed-at
all events she discarded Harrison White for George
Washington Harrison. Thereupon the forsaken lover
was fired with thoughts Of vengeance. He sent a
challenge TO George Washington but his indignation
being great that he could not contain himself to
wait for answer,-he provided himself with gun
and went forthwith in search Of his rival. He met
the latter the door of his house and shot him
All these events happened about Christmas last and
led to the Journey and attempt to commit the suicide
we have just detailed.-LouiSuille Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

ANOTHER DEFAULTER.-Mr. Oliver Cox, of Vim
cent Town, New Jersey, absconded last week, after
forging the names of several persons there TO the
notes and checks and obtaining the money for them.
He was justice of the peace, and had heretofore
sustained the character of perfect gentleman, a
devout christian and a worthy Odd Fellow. He was
also school teacher, but since his disappearance il
has been asceraned that he has been guilty of the
most infamous conduct towards at least one of his
scholars. He even robbed the bureau of his little
daughter of few dollars which she had saved leaving
his family entirely destitute. We gather these par
tculars from an extra of the Golden Rule" printed
for circulation among the order, whose friendship in
parts where he is unknown, he may claim. He is an
Englishman by BIRTH very prepossessng in his man
ners and appearance, and very likely 10 deceive any
one.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

WISCONSIN AND IowA.-Wisconsn is preparing to
come into the Union. The question is to be submit
ted to the people at the April election and will be
carried by full nne-tenths of the whole vote There
is difference as regards the details of the step,
though but opinion expressed in reference its
erpediency. A State census is to be taken in June,
delegates are to be elected the county system in
September, and the Convention is 10 assemble in Oc-
tober Iowa also intends 10 try her hand again. The
second attempt, they say, will be successful.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

The editor of the Richmond News and Star, gives
the following as his opinion of "Buncombe' speech
es:
''The majority of these "Buncombe' speeches, in
Congress and the Legislature, are compounded of
newspaper scraps. The editors in this country sup
ply the ammunition Of the great majority of politicians
The politician in or out of Congress, then takes it
up. gold beats it, expands it ad initum, and
over it his own, as pulet cackles half the day
over her first egg thinking surely there never was
such performance -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

EXHIBITION OF DEAF AND DUMB PUPILS FROM HART
FoRD-The Governor, Council, Senators, Representa-
tves and countless host of citizens at large filled the
Hall OF Representatives and galleries beside, Thurs
day afternoon to witness the exhibition of the acquire
ments of two female and two male pupils from the
American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Hartford,
conducted by Lewis Weld Esq, the Principal, under
the direction of the joint committee public chart
table institutions, who occupied table in front of the
platform. The exercises were various, and afforded
the most encouraging evidence of capacity to acquire
extensive and useful knowledge on the part of the
pupils They all displayed proficiency in photography
penmanshp, grammar, definitions, arithmetic astro-
nomy geography, biography, history, sacred and
profane, and the elements of moral philosophy. The
youngest boy has been taught TO artculate, though
deaf In answer to the question, put in the fuger
aphabet, {" What is wonderful one of the young
ladies replied, The Chinese Museum" In reply to
another question she said, No understands the
whole of astronomy" In the course Of the forenoon
MIR. Weld had received letter from friend, con-
tanning the following passage: s. wish could have
met you In Boston; but ii was not possible" This
passage he interpreted to the young ladies and the
youngest lad by natural signs, or motions of the
hand and body, conveying ideas only and not words
as is done by the finger alphabet The meaning, as
understood by each from Mr.. Yields motions, they
wrote on the black board, respectively as follows
lst Lady-''I wish could have seen you in Boston,
but ii is impossible"
ID LADY, wish could have met you in Boston,
but it is not possible
Boy" wish could have met you in Boston, but
it was not possible"
They all exhibited great familiarity with the names
and characters Of ancient Kings, emperors and phi
losophers. laughable incident occurred while they
were performing exercises in arithmetic: strange
piping voice came from the crowd proposing to the
interesting strangers from Hartford the local question
-" Who is the most distinguished surgeon in this
city :" The young ladies looked at each other for
second and smiled, and then answered, with shrug
It / do not know" One of them, however, evil
IDENTIFY thought that she might have misunderstood the
question, for, after moments reflection, she pro-
ceeded to give correct account of the celebrated
doctor and General Warren, WHO was killed at the
battle of Bunker Hill. 1t was whispered round that
the question which bothered the fair pupils pro-
pounded by gentleman of the medical profession
Boston Post
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

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thai of INV little boy born with ifamed eye Ids Them
to increase resisting all remedies ohe
wears Having heard the remarkable cureseeciedby
Bekes Balsam made trial Of A. and am
happy 10 certify effected cure inthe weeks
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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07
THE FIR L L M A N.
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, MaY7, 1916.
Individual Responsibility.

In all great reforms, the most difficult part Of the
work has ever been to make each one feel that the
cause depends entirely for its success upon individual
effort. Those who are connected with others in an
associated capacity, are generally wontto throw off all
responsibility, as individuals, upon the mass, and are
unwilling to do anything unless the whole body move.
It is high time that this feeling destructive to the
progress of any enterprise should be at once and for
ever banshed from the Liberty Party. Every member
of the party ought to feel that the whole weight and
responsibility of the momentous work of freeing our
land from the curse of slavery depends entirely upon
his own energy and faithtuness in performing his in
diyidual obligations. We have men enough already
in our ranks if they were all of the right stamp, and
each one was willing to take hold of the work, tho
all depended upon the assistance he might RENDER by
Gods blessing, to convert the world to our principles
There a few of this character engaged in every
torm-they must pay most Of the expense, do nearly
all the work, and take patiently all the kicks and ours
e5 that friends and enemies may be disposed to give
them as reward for their zeal and devotion to the
cause Yet were it not for lhese men, the cause Of
freedom in this land might as we'll be abandoned now
as ever. The Importance Of the and the mighty
current of opposition which is now bearing down upor
u.s. demand of every lover of liberty to adhere strictly
to his principles and firmly maintain the post assigned
to him, whatever of sacrifice or personal efforts it may
require. Must 100000 of our countrymen onge
clank their chains raise their fettered hands and i'm
ploring eyes to US for help and we heed them not ?
Must Touey and his CONDUCTORS endure Imprisonment
and even give up their lives a sacrifice to SLAYER!
and yet we sit tamey by and witness the wrongs ant
suferings inflicted upon our fellow men, by this fel
destroyer of human happiness with no heart to feel
and no disposition to make the least personal sacrifice
or take any responsibility upon ourselves?
We want men to enlist IN this moral warfare, wht
have courage enough to boldly avow and maintain
their principles, whatever they may cost-to act a
though they had individual rights to secure, and per
sonal duties to perorm-from which they cannot ant
would not escape. Next week we shall issue term
for campaign papers, and call for State Convention
and we shall have an opportunity to know who fee
their individual responsibility.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07
SlaYehOIding [llerSeeriSm,

The following item of Congressional news should
have been published before, but was accidentally omit
ted. It shows up the servy of the Old party leaders
and fully demonstrates the fact that the slave must
look in vain to them for help.
On the 18th ut in the House of Representatives at
Washington the bill for protecting the rights of Amer
lean settlers in Oregon being under consideration the
18th section Of the bill was read as tolows-
Sec. 4, Ind be Il further enacted, That provision
shall hereafter be made by law to secure and grant to
every ghite person, male female, over the age of
eighteen years, three hundred and twenty acres of
land and to every white person, male or female, I'M
der the age of eighteen years. hundred and sixty
acres of land who shall have resided in the said ter
rtory described in the first section of this act for five
consecutive years, to commence within three years
from the passage of this act
Mr.. Giddngs moved to strike out the word "white"
The motion was lost. Subsequently, Mr.. Winthrop,
of Mass, moved to add to the bill the following sec
ction =
End be ii further enacted That involuntary sevitude
except for crimes shall not exist in the territory of
the United States to which this bill relates
Mr.. Tilden moved to add to the section the follow
ing:-
"And no distinction shall be made in said territory
on account of color" This was lost,
And the question was putou Mr. Winthrop's amend
ment, audit was also LOST Ayes 50, noes g..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07

to Heaven that ] have got here at last; on yonder
side of Detroit river, | was recognized as prop
erty; but on this side am on free soil Hail,
BRITANNIA Shame, America! (Cheers) A re-
publican despotsm, holding three millions Of
our fellow-nen in slavery! Oh what contrast
between slavery and liberty Here stand erect,
without chain upon my limbs. Cheers y
Redeemed, emancipated by the generosity of
Great Britain, (Cheers,) ! now feel as indepen-
dent as ever Henry Clay felt when he was run
ming for the White House. In fact feel better
He has been defeated four or five times, and |
but once, But has was running for slavery, and
for liberty. | think have beat him out of
sight. Thanks be to God that am elected to
Canada, and if don't live but one night, I am
determined to die on free soil, Let my days
be few or many, let me me die sooner or later,
my grave shall be made in free soil
reply by II. Bibb:-3 Dear friend, in be-
half of the citizens of Canada, we hail you
with ioy--we hail you as brother-we bid you
welcome to all the privileges and immunities Of
a citizen Of Canada, among which are life, lib
erty, and the pussuit of happiness. You are
no longer slavc--no longer three-6fhs Of a
mantle very moment you set your foot on
British soil, the letters fell from your limbs
You are now IN new country, among strangers,
and far from your friends, and we can sympa-
thise with YOU We know how you love what
man holds most dear-his parents, relations,
wife and chdren-and heartrcnding as it is,
we must give them up, but we will ever pray
And now in conclusion, my advice is, go to
work for yoursel-he land is rich and fertile,
and let us prove to Henry Clay and to the world,
that we can take care of ourselves, and let hon
esty and integrity be our motto now and for
even"
Moved by NJ. Needbam, that the proceedings
Of the meeting be published in the Signal Of
Liberty and all other papers friendly to the op.
pressed. Adopted.
J. BNGA, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07
The Slave of Henry Clay.

''N't'
public meeting of the citizens of Am
herstburg, Canada West, met in Union Chapel,
to hear an address from Lewis Richardson, a
fugitive from Henry Clay, of Ashland, KY
AT half past 7 o'clock, A. M. the house was
called to order by Mr., l.. Foster, who acted as
chairman of the meeting, and J. Binga secre-
tary. After the object of the meeting was ex-
planned by II. Bib, of Detroit, Mr.. Richard
son proceeded as follows
" Dear Brethren, am truly happy to meet
with you on British soil, (cheers,) where | am
not known by the color of my skin, but where
the Government knows me as man. But |
am free from American slavery, after wearing
the CALLING chains on my limbs flty-three years.
nine of which it has been my unhappy lot to be
the slave Of Henry Clay. 1t has been said by
some that Clay's slaves had rather live with him
than be free, but | had rather this day have
milestone tied to my neck, and be sunk to the
bottom of Detroit river, than to go back to Ash
land and be his slave for life. AS late as Dec
l845, H. Clay had me stripped and tied up, and
one hundred and fifty lashes given me on my
naked back; the crime for which was so abu-
sed was, failed to return home on visit to see
my wife, on Monday morning before 5 o'clock
My wife was living on another place, 3 miles
from Ashland During the nine years living
with Mr.. Clay he has not given me hat nor
cap to wear, nor a stitch of bed clothes, except
one small coarse blanket Yet he has said pub
liCly his slaves were "fat and sleek" But
say if they are, it is not because they are so
we'll used by him, They have nothing but
coarse bread and meat TO eat, and not enough o.
that. They are aowanced every week For
each field hand is allowed one peck of coarse
corn meal, and meat in proportion, and no veg
etables of any kind. Such is the treatment
that Henry Clay's slaves receive from him.
can truly say that have only one thing to la
ment over, and that is my bereh wife, who is yet
IN bondage. If only had her with me, should
be happy Yet think not that am unhappy
Think not that | regret the choice have made
counted the cost before | started. Before
took leave of my wife, she wept over me, and
dressed the wounds ON my back, caused by the
lash. | then gave her the parting hand, and
started for Canada. expected to be pursued
as ielon, as had been before, and to be hunt.
ed as fox from mountain to cave. well knew
if | continued much longer with Clay, that
should be killed by such floggings, and abused
by his cruel overseer in my old age. | wanted
TO be free before ded-and if should be
caught on the way to Canada and taken back, it
could be but death, and might as well die with
the colo as the fever. With these considera-
tons, | started for Canada.
Such usage as this caused me to fee from
under the American eagle, and take shelter
under the British crown. (Cheers.} Thanks be
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07
A Candid Confession,

The last So. .4lbGls Messenger makes the following
unqualified admission, in reply to the declaration of
correspondent that the locos went straight forward in
defying the abotionists, and honestly owning them
selves the allies of slavery and in this way elected
Mr.. Polk:"-
"Very true, and therefore very conclusive evidence
OF the utter hopeessness of eecting to the Presidency
an openly avowed aboltonist by third party, or any
other party Suppose for the sake of illustration that
the third party should increase in strength by Access
slons from the wing party SO as to render it idle for
the wings to continue their organization and conse-
quently give it up. Of course all the slave States
would fall in with the loco party and the wings of the
North would JON the same in such numbers as to de-
fly all opposition"
A frank confession that the whig party have no 'am
or design at the election OF an aVowed abolitlonist'
to the presidency and that, should such a thing be
attempted, southern wings would go over in mass to
the black flag operpctua slavery and also SO great
proportion of the northern wing of the true Liberty
party" as to "defy all opposition" What have the
friends of freedom to hope from snch party?
(IT@ Mr.. lngorso has announced his intention Ct
publishing in the Union the grounds of his charges
against Mr.. Webster
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07
Late Publications.

We have received the 18th No. Of Lardner's Lee
lures on Science and Art This No. contains his sec
ond lecture on steam. The work is not circulated II
this vicinity as extensively as its merits deserve
contains than hundred pages and is offered a
the low price of25 cents per No. Address, Greedy
McElrath N. Y.
We have also received from the same publishers al
interesting treatise on Mich Cows whereby the guam
tity and quality of milk which any COW will give may
be determined by observing natural marks or externa
indications. 4 his is very valuable work for tarmSss
1t IS illustrated by numerous engravngs and can
but be of great utility to those who have anything
do with dairy.
a sermon preached to the young men in this will
by Rev. J. Gridley and published at their request
been presented to us by the author The subject
/" The Young Man beguiled of his strength" tic
tains many plain and practical truths, and well ada
to the class for whom it was designed.
j. A. Somerby has furnished us with the May
of all the popular Magazines of the day, which are
sale at his Periodical Office.
We have received the May No. of the Odd Fell
Magazine, published at Boston. 1t contains some
good miscellaneous reading besides number of
ticles expressly designed to promote the interests
the order, of which we are not prepared to speak
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-05-07

which is based on that equality, and whose great
and fundamental principle Of morality ls,-'Do
unto others as ye would that they should do unto
YOU
7. Because the essential nature of Slavery
cannot be altered by any kindness, how great
soever, practsed toward the slave. kindnesses
are but flowers in the links Of the chain whose
iron eats into the soul, and no sweetness can lull
the moral sense into forgetlulness of what Slave
Try is. The highest kindness is comparatively
nothing, while the manhood Of the slave is de-
MED or forgotten; for the first demand Of love
is, to respect the rights of another. While
many Shareholders may, according to their per-
ception Of things, practice the utmost kindness
to their slaves, that cannot alter one feature Of
deformty in the system of Slavery.
s. Because the long continuance of system
Of wrong cannot palliate it, but, on the other
hand, augments the demand for its abolition,-
New victims are ushered into existence ev-
cry day, while the natural affections and the
sanctity Of marriage and domestic life are dis
Regarded and made subordinate to the interests
Of property.
Q. Because while we would in all charity re-
member that peculiarties of situation may effect
the Judgment and moral sense, still we must not
forget that no peculiarly of situation can eX-
cuse perpetual denial Of universal principles
and obligations. Freedom is not the gift of
charters and communities, it is not benefit
bestowed by geographical localities, but it is in
hcrent IN man as man, by the attributes of ma
ure. Our religion demands ofus, with voice
that cannot be senced, that no limit Of territory
shall be permitted to exclude man from our
sympathy, and no conventional laws shall
snpersede the eternal acquisitions ofiostice and
mercy.
American Slavery is system Of Wrongs,
from its first principles to its GROWING assump-
ton; and in its train Of evils are found all the
Iniquities that have eaten out the life OF commu-
mites and nations 1t egaIizes sins that are
abhorrent to the simplest moral sense; and in
the increasing intelligence and philanthropy of
the present age, it becomes more and more a
stigma on our national name, curse to our
country's prosperity, and giant moral evil that
must be overthrown, or it will overthrow us, by
the retributiye Justice of Him who has declared
the TRUTH Righteousness exalteth nation,
but sin IS a reproach to any people,
For these reasons, we protest against the sys-
ten of American Slavery as utterly wrong, and
confess our obligation to use all justihablc means
to promote its abolition
We cannot afford room for the names of the
Clergymen who have uttered this testimony for
Righteousness and Liberty, but we have classili-
ed them by States as follows: