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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
Gov. w hitcOmb and the Indiana
Journal

The Daily Indiana Journal has inserted the autho-
rized denial of Gov Whitcomb of his having written
or dictated the article from the Lagrange Democrat
concerning Joseph G. Marshall and Engineer Beck
with; Blu: adds that =" the Governor is too old law
yer TO put in the plea of guilty., and that (the
edtors) opinion is yet unchanged in regard to the
authorship Of the article to which allusion is made
The Journal had previously charged the Governor
with being the author of the article. This then, is
directly attacking the Governors Ueracity And yet
the Journal talks about personal abuse!! We have
had many periods of political bitterness and strife in
our country in by-gone times, but we undertake to
say that this is the first time in our political history
that the authorized contradiction by person so
honorably elevated by his feow-citzens, has met
with contradiction in the press. OF course we
might wait for the proof to sustain the Journals
unprecedented charge, but we will in the mean time
take occasion to say that person who is the least
conversant with any of the publications by
Gov. Whitcomb, will say it resembles his manner in
the slightest degree either TO the natter the spirit
the tone or the language Besides, all acquainted
with him. know that he INDUCES in personality
unconnected with official conduct. The Journal may
succeed possibly in making few of the least informed
of its readers believe its wiley assertions but it
not impose upon one of such who has listened 10
any of the many speeches of Gov. Whitcomb He
has been the subject of frequent abuse and msrepre-
sentation himself, but he never retallates. His
speeches occupied with fact and argument address,
ed to the and to the love of country of his
eow-citizens in relation to great of State
or National character. We now see, however, that
the object Is to carry on personal warfare against
Gov Whitcomb, and we say, let the detractors come
on The people, ay, the sovereign people-and thank
God they are soyereign-will give good account of
them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

every inference made by the Lagrange Democrat, it
certainly leaves the matter, far as Mr. Marshall IS
concerned in a very doubtful position. and one which
he owes it to the people to clear up, if he can.
Beckwith was prosecuted by the State in civil suit,
the result Of which is thus given by Phillip Mason and
J. L. Williams, in their report, the Board of Inter-
nal Improvement, in l541 (which will be found in
the Doc Jour- for ls4l-42, LIST part, page 81.
The sui, instituted in the Jefferson Circuit Court
against Edward NJ. BeekwIh, formerly an Engineer on
the Madison and indianapolis raroad for aedged over
estimates made by him, has resulted in judgment IN IA
OF the State OF Sl7 342 H. The has, however,
been taken by the defendants council to the Supreme
Court the ground Of some illegay in the proceed
ings"
Now as the Journal has taken up the cudgels to
defend Mr. Marshall from the inevitable differences Of
these dark transactions. will it question
or two for the benefit Of the public!
Will it state the peculiar facts and circumstances
under which Bcckwith escaped
Did not Marshall take him in carriage from Mad
ison to South Hanover to get Judge Eggleston to
duce his bail Did he not keep him there till after
night and did not Beckwith, his return, leave the
carriage before it got back TO Madsonl Did not
Marshall thus return alene and take possession Of the
property and effects of Beckwith to large amount
Did he not then get the bail released entirely!
If the Journal will these questions perhaps
may PROFOUND some others of interest to the pub
lic
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
Congress.

In the Senate the 18th, says the Union, a reso-
luton was introduced by Mr.. Benton, and agreed to,
instructng the Committee Military Affairs to
inquire into the expedency of increasing the number
Of general and staff officers in the army.
The Indian appropriation bill passed, with
some amendments
The bill providing for the speedy adjustment of
suspended presumption claims ordered to a third
reading.
MIR. Dayton made motion TO recommit the bill
providing for the transportation Of the United States
mail the Isthmus of Panama, on the ground
that the report on the bill from the Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads, and presented by Mr..
Semple, contained letter on Oregon, written by
traveller in that region, which, in the judgment of
the Senator from New Jersey, was rather too ford
in its style to comport with the dignity of Senate
report Several extracts from this letter were read BY
Mr. Dayton, and what with the original pronunciation
and peculiar intonations of the honorable Senator,
and the higly poetcal character of the extracts,
hearty laugh was excited. Mr.. Semple gave the
gentleman from New Jersey Roland for his Oil
ver." He recalled to the recollection of the Senate
notable rhetorical flourish which embelshed speech
delivered by Mr.. Dayton two years ago, in which the
eloquent Jerseyman spoke of the crack of the rifle
amid the mountain receSses of Oregon reverberatng
across the Rocky mountains, startling the echoes in
the valley of the Mississippi, and finally finding
resting place the shores of Europe :" Mr.. Sempe
referred TO the fact that Mr.. Dayton, as member of
the committee, had assented to the publication of this
letter in the body of the report-stated that the letter
contained much valuable information - and readily
assented to the motion to recommit
The bill making certain alterations in the pay de-
partment of the army was passed.
The House spent the whole day, in Committee of
the Whole the state of the Union, in debate on
the army appropriation bill. Mr.. Mckay gave notice
of some important amendments, of which a statement
will be found in the proper place. And the House
adopted resolution to close the debate on the bill
tomorrow at O'clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
From dine Rio Grande.


We learn that dispatches were received this eve
ming from Gen. Taylor, dated the Sd and 9th instant
both Point Isabel, and the fort the Rio Grande,
perfectly safe.
On the lst, the defences on the river being made
strong, (neary completely General Taylor left gar
rison of some 500 men, under Major Brown, OF the
7th infantry, and marched with the remainder of his
army (27 miles) to Point Isabel. Not an enemy was
seen in the whole distance. All apprehensions for
the safety Of that depot of supplies thus dissi
pated.
But on the morning Give o'clock) of the 3d. the
emy from the side of Matamoras, opened heavy
cannonade upon our FORT which lasted with but little
n:ermission till midnight. In the meantime the
enemys guns (all but one mortar) were silcnced by
our fort Major Brown lost one sergeant killed, and
not another man wounded. Our gallant little band
expected assault from this side of the river at the
same time and was fully prepared to rePe it. None
was made.
Matamoras necessarily fired upon in the act of
sllencIng the enemys batteries, and also to kill or
dispense the troops therein quartered The buildings
were probably but little damaged. The inhabitants,
no doubt, had mostly fled before the commencement
of the cannonade. What number Of Mexican troops
were killed was only known by conjecture; no doubt
a considerable number.
General Taylor, at Point Isabel, expected, on the
9th, TO march the next day with heavy train of sup
plies for the fort the river, and then assume of
fensve operations against the Mexcans but pri-
letter makes the probable conjecture that General
Arista had returned with his regulars to the other
side Of the rver-leaving in the chapparals only the
rancheros-his irregular cavalry. 1t is not likely
that he viii reinvade Texas, General L. had re-
ceived, expected to receive the 9th instant several
detachments of troops (regulars and irreguars from
New Orleans.
The affair with Captain Walkers Texan rangers,
represented by rumor, much exaggerated.
In the temporary absence of that gallant and
prisng officer bis company lost, by SURPRISE but a
handful of mems or 10.
| Captains Thornton and Hardee, and Lieut.. Kane,
all of the I'd Dragons, had arrived unhurt, prisoners
of war, at Matamoras, and reported themselves to
General Taylor by letter, kindly treated.
In the cannonade Major Brown, Captain Mansfield
of the engineers, Capt. Lowd and the garrison were
all much distinguished General Taylor always
writes cooly. His march, when he expected to meet
1900 Mexican horse, was gallant enterprise. The
Mcxcans have not probably had, good and bad, 1000
troops on the lower Rio Grande.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

A Islander was recently circulated in New Orleans
to the prejudice of the Rev. J. J. Mullon the effect
that he had in religious appeal to his congregation,
exhorted them not to join the American army in a
war against Mexico, because they are Catholics.
Mr.. MulIon, in communication published in the
". o. Courier, gives the story indignant contra
dction which to those who know how truly American
he is in feeling, was altogether unnecessary. His
denial of the sanderous charge concludes with this
emphatic and patriotic declaration:
'Were they the subjects of the Sovereign Pontif,
whose cathocity is less equivocal than that of the
Mexioans, who had dishonored and insulted the
flag of my country, would be found among the first
TO stop the mouths of mendacious croakers about an
unholy ,car, by demanding prompt and instantaneous
reparation."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

The VoLUNTEERs.-The recruiting is still going on
in this city, but rather slowly. Messrs Drake, Nc
Dougal and Wallace have issued handful, calling
on the young men of the country enlist volun-
teers. The news has hardly had time to get abroad
as yet, but no DOUBT, it does, it will be
promptly responded to. We notice that companies
in various parts of the State have announced their
readiness to the call of the Governor, which
has probably reached them by this time We shall
soon be able to the companies they report
head quarters.
In Henry county, we understand that a large num-
Der in readiness to enrol themselves a mounted
volunteer rifle company but are in doubt whether the
call this State embraces volunteers of that class
We say, let them organize, aud be in readiness. In
the mean time, they ascertain whether they will
be wanted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
More NIystery. PerbonS.

On Tuesday Morning, the body of full grown in
FAINT, in state Of nudity, was drawn from well, on
the corner of Delaware and Washington streets. 1t
was aaOat; but how long it had been there, was a
matter of conjecture; some contendng that 1T must
have been thrown there on Monday night and others,
that it must have been there some days. At all
events, it was fine looking boy, and looked remark
ably fresh An inquest is being held, but the jury
had not returned their verdict when paper went
to press.
Verify, Indianapolis is fast getting to be city
If we would avoid these evils, we must have more
social picnics, parties, and every thing joyous,
and then good hunting and fishing roc and see if
we can't laugh the ID away. He is right among
Notwithstanding have tried to preach him off,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

The Chicago Democrat has the following excellent
and pithy the " Beauties of Swearing" 1t
speaks volumes, and we hope all guilty o. the vile,
vulgar, and useless habit, will feel felt read
ing it. Were we addicted much to the practice, we
would quit it forever Look into If, We profane, and
see your own faces as in looking glass.
BEAUTIES OF SwEARING.-One boy asked another,
this morning, What kind of boat is the Boston "
"Oh, she's God damn fine boat" was the reply.
Did she bring much freight"
ayes, damn big load"
"Any passengers!"
eyes, a he'll Of lot of them"
We give the above as ordinary specimen of the
beauties of swearing 1t is true, the perpetrator is
not old in the business but under good tuition, pro-
misses to be very expert after awhie and he is emu
laing the skill of some of our ONES, who can
bring in "God Almighty" "Jesus Christ" "Hea
and DamnatioR," Sod damn my soul" &c. as often
every three or four words. If any is DESTROYS
of taking lessons in this amiable accomplishment for
reasonable fee, we can tell him where they can be
obtained.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

ORIGIN OF THE CAP OF LIBERTY.-In former ages,
old age was honorable, caps became emblems of hon.
or By degrees it became the badge of freedom, for
none were deemed honorable who were not free, and
when slave made freeman, he had cap given
to him, which he was permitted to wear in public.
The Plus or Cap of Liberty, was simple in its form,
in the shape of sugar loaf, broad at the base and
ending in cove This pre6gures that freedom stands
on the broad basis of humanity, and up to py-
ramd the emblem Of eternity, show that it ought to
last forever. 1t simple, for Liberty is in itself
the most shining ornament of man. 1t has none Of
the gilded trappings that make the livery of despot
ism. The Cap of Liberty was white, the native COL
of the undyed, showing that it should be untainted
by faction or tyranny.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

0FThe Union says that the two committees of in
vestigaton into the charges of Mr.. Ingerso against
Mr.. Webster, and of Mr.. Schenck against Mr. Inger-
sol have been both in session, and the former with
authority from the House to sit during its sessions.
Owing to Mr.. Wilmot's regretted illness, and Mr..
Pettts refusal to without clerk, the former
committee must have been retarded. But Mr.. Brink
erhof and Mr.. Jones having been substituted for Mr..
Wilmot and Mr.. Petit, the important business for
that committee will probably proceed without further
delay The other committee, we understand, has ex-
amined Mr.. Buchanan and Mr.. Trist, and is prosecu-
ting its inquiry.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

We have not received single slip from the Sentinel
Office since the news of the commencement of hosti-
tiles first reached us, and but paper-artinsuie
Journal.
We cannot understand nor account for the non-re-
ception of paper by the Journal, it has been
regularly mailed. For the "slips," we can. We
have published the in our papers regularly,
noticing that they were no doubt greatly exaggerated
as they proved to be. We do not like to keep COM
munity in constant ferment, by issuing such ru-
mors, until they prove of some value as being true.
When any thing reliable is received, friends shall
not find us laggards.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
The British Wing Spirit.

Backwards Magazine, high tory British print,
and one which takes every opportunity of iraducing
this country and its statesmen, is engaged in misquo-
ing, garbing, and ridiculing the speeches of menu
bers of Congress. The Indiana Journal has taken to
copying the slang, and says, it afforded the editor
much amusement" The Journal even goes further,
by saying that it is pity the reviewer did not wait
until the receipt of Judge Wicks late Oregon speech
1t makes but little difference, il seems TO us, with
wing editors to what is said of country espe-
cay as the British perfectly coincide with their po-
licy and the lamPoonings generally expended on
the Democratic party of the nation. Their predec-
tons for royay will stick out. despite their preten-
sions to the contrary when they wish float with the
popular current. The Journal promises TO continue
these British backguard articles and from its ex-
pressed wish will, no doubt, lend all the aid in its
power to its favored contemporary over the water
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

DEPLoRABLE AccIDENT-Master John Carter,
fine promising youth, some twelve years of age, son
of Mr. Harlin Carter, of Washington township, Hen
bricks county, drowned in a mill pond, on Big
White Lick about twelve miles west Of Indianapolis
Saturday evening last He left his fathers house
for the purpose of fishing, and is supposed he went
in to bathe his Clothes together with fish he
had caught, were found short distance above his
body. He had been gone some two or three hours,
and when found, life was totally extinct. No eye
but the eye of Him who hears the young ravens cry
saw him draw his last breath; and no ear but His
heard the thoughts he uttered when he resigned his
young spirit into the hands of Him who gave it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
Yours,

0<TThere are lots of Ohio small notes circulating
among us, and they are on the rapid increase. How
does this correspond with the idea advanced by the
friends of the shinpaser issues of our Bank that the
latter needed to keep out the Ohio trash Per-
haps increased experience may teach them the abb
surdty of their notion and serve to convince them OF
the wellesablished fact that the poorest currency
always crculates the most rapidly and drives GrGy
that which is better. This is just natural is
for water to run down hill.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

Saying of the Marquis of Garments confessor in
1868 The three great trades of the world are, the
lawyers, who govern the world; the churchmen, who
enjoy the world and sort of fellows whom they call
soldiers, who make If their work to defend the
world."-(Pepy's Menoirs)
Pulpits of all religious denominations formerly
faced the west that the eyes of the congregation may
look to the east the of light and instruction.
The first deviation from this rule first introduced
by the Puritans and the first chapel erected north and
south was that of Emanuel College, Cambridge foun-
ded by Sir Walter Mldmay, distinguished leader Of
that sect.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

The Supreme Court commenced the May term on
Monday last MAY 25) Present, Justices BLACKBOARD,
DEWEY, and PERKINS.
The following lawyers are in attendance, viz: S.
Judah, o. H. Smith, H. P. Thornton, ]. S. Newman,
J. Rariden, S. Parker, w. Wright, S. Huff, D. Ma
jor, c. c. Nave, j. Harvey J. S. Reid A. Kinney, ].
Dumont M. G. Bright, J. H. Thompson, R. Chandler,
]. B. Niles, ]. H. Bradley, J. L. Jernegan, H. S.
Lane, R. c. Gregory, z. Beard, R. Jones, g. s. Orth,
]. Yargan, ]. Perry, S. C. Wilson, D. Mace, H. P.
Biddle, H. O'Neal, S. Yandes, L. Barbour, ]. B.
Sleeth, S. Major, A. A. Hammond, and H. H. Bar
bour.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
NAV 4. 1876 O'CLOCK in the morn;no

-HA1 4, IOfO-U . ClOCh IN Ile mOfnlng
Here we go again" the boy said when the
bull chased him. As expected, at daylight they led
off again, and we are going it nip and tuck" like
frog at a burnt boot. Up to the present speaking
the enemy have thrown between 200 and 300
shot, solid and hollow, while we have fired 357. On
our side, sergeant.--of company A. 18th regiment
has been killed, and one man slightly wounded in the
arm. This is all the damage TO US; the extent of
damage to the enemy is not known but must be con-
siderable It'll almost incredible suppose we should
receive so little injury from so many shots.
If live, may tell you some more. If die, you
can't expectit.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

CAsrreATIoN-A youngster in Dayton, Ohio, was
recently knocked down and severely horse-whipped
by the friends of several young ladies whom he in
suited by using indecent language towasds them as
they passed along the street.
Jas. M. TALBOT is announced in the Greensburgh
Repository az a candidate for the State Senate from
Decatur county. Success to him. He is gentle
man well worthy the station.
S. F. CONVICTION, Esq, has been appointed Post
Master at Rising Sun, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of John Lanius.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

AN AMAzoN.-A WHITE LADY VISITING THE Ca
MANcHEs-A friend writing from Red River (says
the Cherokee Advocate) thus notices the lady Of Col
Lewis, who accompanies her husband, one of the u.
S. Commissioners to treat with the Camanches. 1t
smacks decidedly of romance:
s.Col. Lewis takes his lady-love' with him-she
is quite an amazon-wears a belt and dagger-shoots
rifle and pisto-rides well on horseback, and takes
notes-rather INSTRUMENTATION size-Englisb by
birth-married four years-no children. The Col. is
very sprghtly and gentemany in his department. and
IS from Columbia, Tennessee"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

6TAfter 80 years peace, says the N. Y. News,
the marshalling of troops has commenced, and the
revolution of the monarchies of Europe has common
ced The result will probably be the flight of capital
across the Atlantic to seek shelter in the Union from
the internal commissions of decrepid Europe The
march of an American army over the Rio Grande
will be followed by events equally as momentous to
Europe, and more lasting than the eruption of Repub
lican France over the Rhine The quicker the staid
and the prudent pu, their affairs in order for long
period of war, the safer will they be.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

Mrs Child, in letter to the Boston Courier, says,
Perhaps l may be accused of installing Music for
Religion. 1t would not be the greatest mistake that
ever was made. No one was ever in danger of mis-
taking it for politics."
Entirely mistake, my dear madame. The "uni-
versal whig party" made such mistake in 1910.
tics.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28
OF We find the following humorous letters In the
Picayune. The fellow evidently likes the fun:

OF We hnd the following humorous letters in the
Picayune. The fellow evidently likes the fun:
FoRr TAYLOR. CAMP OPPOSITE MArAMoRAs
May 4, lsi6-half-past ? in the morning.
DEAR FRIENDs.-The ball opened yesterday morn
ing from the Mexican line. They fred the first shots
at reyeie, and the way A, g. and II Il Think pound
shot flew about these parts sin and their NOR
tars throwing shells kept the atmosphere continual
confusion with their whiz whiz bang 90 all the
time. But notwithstanding. the star spangled ban
ner" still waves the land of the free and home
OF the brave" Their firing did not cease until IL
last night. suppose tomorrow will be duplicate
of to-day.
1t would have warmed the wax in your ears to have
heard Is Founders I" give out the cry" One shot
struck in the embrasure Of the enemy's works. and
knocked cannon, carriage, embrasure and men into
fits" We have no mortars Had we received those
General Taylor requested from Washington when he
first came to Corpus Christi, should have left no
more bricks in that town that there are in my hat"
But, sir, this is only the Introductory act; Just you
lay low" and you'll see, the all-fred-est fight (if
they'll agrce) that perhaps you ever did see.
Yours, truly,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

G. S. ORrH.-This gentlemen, the retired Wing
candidate for Lieut.. Governor, is announced as a
candidate for the State Senate. This was no doubt
in the bargain Our Democratic friends will no doubt
prevent its consummation BY acting with harmony
and energy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

PosT OFFIcEs.-We inclined to think that the
arrangements Of the Pittsburgh and Wheeling Post
Offices are very bad. We receive papers from the
former by way of Louisville and Madison very fire.
quently; and our Washington, Baltimore and New
York papers by the same route. These things should
be looked after at once by the respective pOstmasers.