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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
Published every Thursday
Odd Fellows.

The celebration Of this society which took place on
Tuesday last respectable, there being about 100
members in the procession. The services at the ID
Presbyterian Church were interesting. They con-
sisted Of /. Voluntary, by the Choir; II. Prayer by
the Rev. MIR. Beecher; III. Hymn; ". Address by
DIR. j. B. Mcfarland of Lafayette; v. Ode; VI. Ben
edction by the Rev. Mr.. Myers The leading idea
of the Address was the exemplifcation of the utility
of associated effort, for the purpose of in some de-
gree relieving the msforlunes to which all are liable
and for which society makes very inadequate provi-
sion. This was enforced very happily by the Orator
There was tone of honest sincerity, and commenda-
bic modesty of pretension pervading the whole, that
must have satisfied the audience of the purity prn
ciple and benevolence Of purpose, not only of the
speaker, but of the Order which he represented
There of that poetry, should say per-
haps boRbaSt which so frequently the distinguish
ing features of such addresses but plain and prac
teal enforcement of the great duties of universal be-
nevolence and charity, and development of the ca
Pabities of this Order TO carry them into effect. 1t
is difficult thing for orator TO find anything RetC
to say upon these subjects in the abstract and when
as in this instance happen to know to be the case,
the speaker had but day two for preparation, we
have right to anticipate but little. Mr. Mcfarland
therefore entitled to the greater praise that he
enabled to give general satisfaction The prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Beecher was appropriate,-just wEatit
should have been; the odes were excellent and were
most admirably sung by the Choir aud the benedic
ton by the Rev. MIR. Myers was feelingy pronounc-
ed. After the services at the church, the Order again
formed in professions and proceeded to dinner. This
was given at the eastern market house, which was
tastefuly fitted up and decorated for the occasion by
the ladies of the E. Methodist charge under whose d.
rection aso the dinner was provided and prepared As
general thing, consider public dinners public
bOreS but this formed an exception to the rule
Every thing was done the very best style; and if
there single fault about it, it the great su-
perabundance of viands. The blessing at the table
was invoked by tie Rev. Mr.. Smith. Dinner over,
the Order returned to their odgeroom, highly graft
fed that not the slightest incident dependent hu-
man agency occurred 10 mar the happiness of the
occasion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
Keen il before The PeopIe.

That JOS G. Marshall voted against reducing the pay
of the members of the Legislature from three to two
dollars day.
And tell them that he voted against reducing the
salaries of officers.
Tell them that Marshall voted against reducing the
number of petit jurors to be summoned each week in
certain counties, from "a to II. This, and his re-
porting against summoning jurors from bystanders,
which would have made saving Of over twenty-five
thousand dollars year to the State.
Keep it before them, that Marshall acknowledges
in his circular that he lives In the fine house built by
Beckwith with money plundered from the State, and
that Marshall was Beckwith's counsel. Though he
may have done his duty his client a lawyer, re-
member how the State was swindled. The people
have it to pay.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
govern himself

MesSrS. g. A. d j. u. Chapman = You will
oblige Francis Ellingwood, of Hamilton county, BY
constitution of the State of Indiana, for the purpose
of improving condition and economy, and 10 alay
excitement.
/. That the Legislature shall meet once it three
years and oftener, only in of emergency, by
call of the Governor.
ii. That the Legislature shall not divorce. The
constitution denies them that power by the second ar
tice, but they assumed right that does not belong
to them.
III. That the fines that are collected for defcien-
cies of military duty shall 90 defay the expenses
of the regiment where collected, and the fines col
ected for breach of the civil law, shall be paid into
the school funds in the township or district where col
lected.
w. That those who contest elections, shall do it
before the Legislature meets before judicial tribunal
and save great expense to the State.
V. That the members that will not attend to their
duty In one hour after their called, shall
receive no pay for the first and second offence; and
for the third shall lose his seat in the house, without
liberty or a reasonable excuse)
vi. That the Legislature shall not hire more than
one hundred thousand dollars without vote Of the
people and they Will sanction loan, if they know it
is for their advantage, and will pay it cleerfully.
VII That the members of the legislature shall
not take the public money for private usc-fOr news
papers, for any other use for 1t Is unconstitutional
VIII. That the Governor, Lieut.. Governor, nor
Secretary Auditor, Treasurer civil officer, shall
interfere with the public franchise; but shall be con-
fined to their personal privileges; aud if they super
sede that right, they shall lose their Office and never
hold Office in this State hereafter
TX. That there shall not be established nor incor-
porated in this State any bank banking company,
nor moneyed institution, direct Indirect, but the
State Bank and Branches.
X That the number of members be reduced one
third at least
XII. That there shall be assistant Judges OF the
circuit cours-the president has to do all the busi-
ness, and they are perfect droneS and expense to the
country for nothing.
XII That the State officers be held TO a strict ac-
countabiity, and if they shall be guilty OF matrea-
son. they shall lose their Office, and held accountable
to the law, and be DISTINGUISHED, and shall not hold
Office of honor or profit in the State ever after
Kill That the pardoning power sllnll be given to
the Governor and Judges of the Supreme Court.
+. ELLlNGWO0D.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

ANECDOTES OF THE BxTTLE-FIELD.- The Boring
IriShmd.After the fight of the 9Th became general,
private an lrishman. found piece of the chapparel
intervening between himself and a strapping Mexi-
can. The Mexican raised bis piece and taking de-
iberate aim, pulled the trigger! The piece did not
60 Off and the Mexican again raised and snapped it.
Paddy all the time looking cooly At the second
failure TO discharge bis piece, the Mexican In de-
lirium of wrath, threw his muskct away, and went
through various gyratons of despair. Paddy, mis-
taking these eccentricities for challenge for fist
fight, threw away bis muskct and placing himself in
an attitude that would have delighted Deaf Burke,
sting out " Oh by the powers you will not find me
amss with the fists, if that's yer game " Lieut.
who was observing this singular exhibition OF GOODNESS
and chivay ordered the soldier TO take up lis proper
weapon and send the Mexican to his long home, which
was done accordingly.
private, on the 9th, who had followed Lieutenant
Dobbns through the thckest of the fight, raised his
musket at a Mexican and would have blown him
through If the poor fellow had rot most piteously
cried out amigo! amigo! at the same tine dropping
his weapon the private did the same and advanced
toward the Mexican to take him prisoner, when the
Mexican perdiously raised his piece and instantly
killed the generous American. This so enraged 1t
Dobbins that he drew his Bowie knife and at bound
reached the coward, and literally split his head IN
two,
The Veteran of Napoleon-As Churchill's battalion
of artillery were advancing take fcir position in
the second line Of battle on the 9Th, private the
18th regiment up to, who lay upon the battle
field with both legs shot off lie was Of the first
that fell after the cannonade commenced, and was
veteran in Napoleon's After having escaped
in the terrible conflicts of Austerlitz and Wagram,
and in the retreat from Moscow, and the bottle of
Waterloo he lived TO fall on the Palo Alto, By
non-shot from a Mexican battery. As his fellow
soldiers passed him. and noticed at every pulsailoa of
his heart that the blood flowed from his wounds, they
stopped instant to symPathze with him; the noble
hearted fellow, as his eyes were glazing in death,
waved them on and with his last breath, said, Go,
comrades, have only got what soldier enlists for"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
supreme Niger Court.

Diagonal rs. Oai-lol. Error to Magistrates
Court. OLD Cock, J.
In suit for debt for Physicians fee against the
parent, for services, risits and qunne to daughter
Of said parent, tie plaintiff must recover. The evil
dence adduced by def that said minor daughter had
been in the habit, by des consent of receiving and
approprating her wages to her own use and benefit,
does not hold good except in a case where third
party was concerned, viz: the employer who had so
paid Quad hoe: Justice is as equal between Mig
gers as white men. judgment reusrsed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

MATAMoRAs.-Our town is becoming daily
Americanrzed and the old citizens are showing much
desire TO assimuate with the new Corners. The
greater part of that shyncss and ukewarmness which
was wont to characterize them, has given place TO ia
miary and amity, and they talk together, cat togo
ther and laugh together, though the line of enm
ty bad been completely erased or covered over with
the link of friendship that seems hourly cementing.
his is as 1t should be, and its good effects being
felt the place. The combined efforts Of the two
have given an impetus TO business, and buried in OBJ
liyon the dull ethargy which prevailed when the
party was opposed 10 the other. Business men have
arrived here from New Orleans, Texas, and other
places, and find good market for all they have to
sell. Mechanics, too, found busily plying their
implements of trade, and everything gives token of
better times ahead What the grand frale may be
to this 'oint occupancy (civilly speaking) know
not but this do know-tbe countenance of all we
meet seems 10 express-"I 'spose It's all right
The ARMY.-The health of the volunteers is as
good if BETTER than could be expected at this
son of the year. and under the circumstances void of
excitement and for few hours of the day exposed
the heat of the broilng sum- for have been inform
ed that the thin Lowells of which their tents
posed, is but little impeachment TO Its scorchDg rays.
Yet. notwithstanding this, there are few cases
of fevers any malignant disorders, prevalent; and
this too in large body of men, for the first summer
on this river, and many unacclimated In the
South Were 1t not for the darrhGa, of all diseases
most prevalent, which produces such general debility,
the troops may be reckoned healthy at this point
as they would be on the Allegheny mountains.
DEATH IN CAMP.-Dr. Norris, member of Cap
tain Fountains Company l.. v, died the 10Th
ult.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Mr.. Freeman ii. Cross, a volunteer in Col. Lanes
regiment from Indiana and relative of the gentle
man of that name belonging to the Louisville Legion,
and of Col. Cross, killed on the Rio Grande, was
drowned by falling off the wharf-boat at Vicksburg
on the 12h inst The Wing says, that if his body
should be found, it will be decently inferred, that
his friends reclaim it if they desire. MIR. C.
from Charlestown, Indiana.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
The Canal.

We congratulate the citizens of this city that the
breach in the Canal, which occurred some four weeks
ago, is about repaired The poisonous efluvia ari-
sing from the stagnant pools and decaying vegetable
matter, TO which we have no doubt the health and
lives of many citizens have been sacrificed, will
be checked, and wonted ieahulness will resume the
place of fatal bilious diseases.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The following caustc cut is by the Goshen Demo-
crat, and applies very well here; and we would add
that while they furnishing the pigs, that they
throw in few more dogs, the accompaniment of
their vocal powers being exceedingly pleasant to the
sick, especially in the night.
ave forgot to mention that the principal object of
fencing the square to furnish cOnveniences for
hitching horses. We notice the matter now, we
have lately several horses hitched other places
shade tree is also good thing to hitch tot fur
nishes fodder as well as shade
We suggest to our corporation, also, the propriety
of furnishing destitute families with SOW and pigs
at the public expense. Aside from the profit, the
music is delightful"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Will Curtis please explain one thing to us! How
do these people meaning the people of Felicity, O. ]
remain happy, seeing almost every family takes the
Dollar Weekly Commercial! The Bible says "He
that increaseth knowledge ncreaseth Sorroio"-Lou-
iSUiHe Democrat.
By reading the "context," neghbor, your will find
the sentence is supplied as follows: - He that in
creaseth knowledge in wickedness incrcaseth sor-
rolC !'-C0mmercial.
We don't see but that the shouldprevent any
and every not desireus of increasing sorro,c,
from reading the Commercial. The amendment reads,
knowledge in wickedness;" and the police reports
of the Commercial certainly ''increaseth our know
ledge in wickedness," and hence "increaseth our
sorrow ''-that Cincinnati is so wicked.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The federal wing party will be apt after election,
we think to esteem the opinions Of Ortha little high
er than they do, and somewhat mider Ian
guage towards him. His assertion that 'the passage
of the bill for the settlement of the State debt would
elect Whitcomb by 10000 majority" may come
the mark than they think for. At all events
he must have believed it, and showed it by declining
to stand poll
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

MORE ISLANDER on IRlsHMEN.-It does appear that
certain wing editors had determined TO make them
selves infamous. The New Albany Bulletin takes
every occasion to Islander Irishmen and in noticing
a deserter says that he is an "Irishman very
laxative and impudent great boaster and bragger
This soft soaping nativism is perfectly characteristic
of whiggery, and shows how ready it is to unite with
any faction to get hold of the loaves and fishes
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

CHARAcTERIsTIC-The Rererend Mr.. Defrees, who
took the money of A. w. Morris, (Which he had adj
vanced TO swinde the honest people out Of their pro-
perty under his Fraud Bil) at the point Of the pistol
still prates about Gov Whitcomb being Metho-
dist. Go on, neighbor. The first Monday in August
will teach you lesson, let it result it may, which
you will not soon forget.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The editor of the Nashville Gazette is out on the
inhabitants of that place for swearing. That's right
you live in a wicked country. Preach and pray
Cincinnati Commercial
We say also, "that's right" We have tried to
break teao of guilty of the habit and
have strong hopes of succeeding. But we don't wish
the Commercial to think this wicked country" on
that account. Why, man, We have more churches
than any other place of its size in the country and
fewer babies without fathers, respectable at that
Deny it, if you dare!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The QuEsr1oN-Who will the people elect Mar
shall, who assisted to plunge State in debt-who
invariably voted against reducing the expenses Of the
State-and who now lives in magnificent palace
built by the money of the people of Indiana, and who
has done as much to ruin the State any man in it
or shall it be James Whitcomb-the man who re-
deemed the State-nlroduced retrenchment and re-
form in every department of its government, and
placed Indiana side by side with her sister States
saved millions of dollars for the people, and by his
acts has proved himself to be the best orernor Indi
ana has erer had! This question the people will
decide on the first Monday in august nexL-M a.
Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

The Express is fishing for Abolition votes for Mar
shall, because it says he gave away some slares left
him. Why did he not set them Jreeg Again: it is
trying to make Wbcomb an abolitlonst! What
docs it expect to gain by blowing hot and cold 7
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Did not Joseph Marshall, the Wing candidate for
Governor concoct the plan of the Volunteer SANDERS
We have TO believe he did, in connection with
the Royal Wing Junto, who desire again to get pos
session Of the Auditors Department, that Land Frauds
may be 'catched We forgot to mention that our
neighbor of the Journal is the son-in-law of Hon.
Morris Morris, late Auditor of State. We make the
ayaelfe
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

0FThe Wabash Express copies the base deception
of the Indiana Journal relative to the duty on salt
The Express knows of that is as rascalIy
lie as ever was told, yet knowing this, it does not
hesitate to publish it as a truth This is Wbpoerv
in full
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

GA fellow by the name of MYERS, supposed to
be the same one who is the correspondent of the
BrCokvile American, and whose moral communica-
tions have received the sanction of the Wing press
generally, has deserted from the army. 1t appears
that he robbed the government well his comrades
Wonder if he will " keep up his correspondence
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

CoxsIsTENcY.-The Wabash Express endeavors to
create prejudice against Mr.. Henry, the democratic
candidate for Senator from Vigo Sullivan and Clay,
because he was nominated by convention of dele
gates from the three counties. He calls him the
caucus candidate, &c. Wonder if few indivi-
duas mostly residing the capital of the State and
members of the old unto of federal wings, who nomi
mated the federal wing candidate for 1t Governor do
not come little nearer a caucus! Whom do they
represent but intriguing politicians! To whom are
they responsible! None
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

When the Fountain volunteers departed for the
Mexican war, Rev. Mr.. Reed, Methodist clergyman
of that place, by request understand, delivered
valedctory address TO the company. During the de-
livery of the address, when the audience wrought
up to the highest pitch, Rev. r. paused then reached
out his hand and in loud voice said: Farewell,
my brohersi When twilight begins to draw her
shade around you, and you commence kindling your
camp-fres to prepare your evening meal, remember
Oh! remember, that your humble speaker is on his
knees at a Throne of Grace, imporng our Almighty
Father for your protection and success :"
How different from Wing friend and writer
for the Journal Rev. H. w. BEEcHER He REFUSED,
when requested by his party friends, the son Of
Ex-Gov. Wallace among the number. Why! The
Tory sermons SINCE answer, according 10 some We
see, ALSO another reason, if not two. Perhaps our
friend B. wishes to 60 to Congress; that may be one
Perhaps he may object-to Gov. Whitcomb for being
friendly to the Methodist church instead of Mr.. BIS
No matter. Mr.. B. is good preacher, and great on
distileries, but is greater politician, PrehaPs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30
INDIANAPOLIS. JULY %, 1916.
To Correspondents.

Burk s'esvie-That club Of twenty very
acceptable, and lays US under further obligations
Why can't many others IN the same plan! Il Is said 10 lie
easy TO take" by those who have makes our list
look " high up" 'em all!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

HuRRA FOR THE BUTLER BILL! Says 10 Marshall
on the Wabash. He is TO go to the Wabash and
swear that he is stronger friend to the Butler Bill
than Whitcomb himself.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

O15-The election of wing Governor will raise the
expenses of the State probably not less than forty
thousand dollars yearly. The taxes, then, must ne
cessary be raised upwards of half of their present
rates. Are the people DESTROYS of such result Not
for 'sdeep diggins" governor, we think.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

PRETTY FAIR.-A Mr.. Hall, who travelled lately
through Indiana and Illinois, complains bitterly of the
roads not on account of their roughness &c. but on
account of the Of the roads caused by the
heavy crops pressing out of the fences. He came
near being lost in consequence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Why don't the corporation attend 10 the sidewalks
in front of Levys and Ramsay's shopsl We sup
pose some of them pass that way occasionally
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

REMEMBER That if Marshall is elected, the State
expenses will go up again some forty thousand dol
lars year. Marshall always opposed their reduc-
ton as made under Whitcomb'S administration. Are
the people willing pay forty thousand doors extra
lust for having Governor with Wing politics
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

INDIAN REFINEMENT.--Last year the Cherokee 60
vernment appropriated $4,000 for the support OF
schoolsequal to 81 D per head for every person,
larger proportionate than is appropriated in any
State of the Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Miss Charity Holmes has been arressed in New
York. for stealing silver spoons from her mother. In
this case, Charity began a. home," sure enough
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Lieut. VAN BvREN, late OF this State, has opened
a rendezvous Indianapolis for eRsting recruits
for the regular army in the new regiment OF mounted
rifemen This regiment is said 10 be destined Tor
Oregon service. Any OF our young men who wish to
see that beautiful land and at the sane time to enter
the service Of their country cannot do better than TO
enter this regiment, and certainly they cannot find
clevercr fellow or an officer attentive TO ther
comfort, than our old friend NJ Z. Van Buren,. lie
is Wolverine, every inch of him.-Detroit Free
Press.
We second every word of the foregoing Sentinel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

GIVE do not publish F. Ellingwood's connmuni
cation because wish endorse his sentiments, but
merely for his accommodation. 1t was presented to
the Journal in the first place, but refused place in
that paper, though the writer was wing. All such
articles publish when requested, whether they suit
our views or not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

DELPHI REPUBLIcAN.-This is the title of an ex-
cellent Democratic paper, which supersedes the late
Oracle. 1t is edited and published by ]. r. HoRsIEY,
ESQ. We hope it will meet with the success it
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

Col. Hicks OF MoNKovIA-Once- "A slave in Ken
lucky, and afterwards in New Orleans, is now a
commission merchant in Monrovia, doing business
werth $4,000 or $1,000 per annunl.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-30

HARD WoRK.-The New Albany Bulletin finds it
hard work to back out from its false statements in
lation TO Gov. Whitcomb and it does 1t with very
bad grace. But this is better than the two-pen-
ny Evansville Journal, which publishes the correc
tions, of its flsehoods, but still it believes
them. 1t will get cooled by the last of August.