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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24
To Our Subscribers.

We take this occasion to notify the friends and
patrons of the Indiana State Sentinel that this
has been selected by the Secretary of State Of the
s.. among others IN different States, to publish by
authority the Orders, Treaties and Laws of the 18th
Congress. We expect to commence their publication
shortly This is less gratifying to in pecu-
niary point of vew than it is to and our subscri
bers from being able to lay before them much
important matter officially. We also view ii in
another light: When we made the reduction in our
terms in favor of " clubbing" expected to double
our list at least whereas, we have increased it only
some seven or eight hundred. Old subscribers too
are taking the advantage of the g club" system
This we do not object to; but we do wish, as we
told them at first, that each and every one would
use his individual efforts increase the list that
the reduction should be no loss to US. Some have
done more than expected; and many others have
realized our full hopes: yet vast number have done
nothing; or if they have, no fruit has been the re-
suit Well We get pay for publishing these pub
lie laws &c., and that will from loss. 1t is
not to be supposed that paper like the Sentinel with
nearly four pages of reading matter each week, in
small type, is got out with the expense of " man
and a boy, with little dog ~ O.! no 4! The cash
expenses of the Sentinel each week we believe more
than average that of any ten papers out of Indian.
apolis in the State for the time. We say this
not in dsparagement of any of our contemporaries
for God knows, they all have hard rows hoe, and
should receive thousand coppers where they now
get one But we say it, because, if our subscribers
now numbering thousand, (and our readers
probably not less than THoUsAND,) will only DE-
what we desired them when we made the clubbing
TERMS" we intend to do the g handsome thing BY
them And that We lcH do, before they know it
Don't let any be too late. We only lack few dimes
10 carry out our new project.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24
Gen. Taylor in Europe.

The Richmond Enquirer publishes the following
extract from a letter TO gentleman IN Richmond:
MADRID, July 22d, 1916.
Tayors victories have been felt more here, in Eu-
rope, even than at home. For two weeks between
the sailings of the steamers our suspense was
great but, when the news did come, each American
strutted out as large life Tie papers which had
predicted Taylor's capture certain, sorely
used up Taylors dispatches have been greatly ad-
mired for their terseness, dignity, and modesty.
The greatest compliment yet paid to Taylor, heard
of in London. When the steamer of May 10th
brought to England the news Of Taylors difficult
position, the Duke of Wellington met Mr.. -, and
the subject was introduced. "Why," said the Duke.
(" does he not do this and that 2" mentioning the
steps he thought Taylor ought TO take.) When the
steamer of June LIST brought the of his victories,
Mr.. - met the Duke again. ''Your Grace,"
said he, must have been advising Gen. TaYlor-for
you he has done exactly what you said he ought
to do. IS So he has,, said the Duke, much graft
fed as if he had won the victories himself As get
this from Gen. -, to whom Mr.. - related
it, it is undoubtedly authentic exact In substance,
and, think, also verbatim.
In Bordeaux l met a whole souled American,
live Yankee" ship owner, of New York, Mr..
Holmes. He is of the stuff, which, when abundant
in nation, makes it great. He was at Trieste when
the news of Taylor's difficulties came. Americans
were respondent and the folks there teazed him with
predictions of Taylor's capture. He answered by
that decisive Anglo-Saxon argument, the offer Of a
bet of $1,000 that Taylor would meet the Mexicans
and route them. He found to take it, for Aus
trans not betting people. Soon after, the news
of Thorntons capture came and the folks congratU-
lated him on his bet not having been taken up. "Gen
tlemen," said he, ''here is the thousand STILL and
another on it, that Taylor thrashes the Mexcans."
! They almost doubted his sanity-but week, or
two afterward came single copy of Gaignani's
Messenger with accounts Of the victories. Its re-
ceiver carried it Immediately to Holmes. Off he
sreaks it down to the eight ten American vessels
in port, and calls up the officers. Hoist all your
colors, boys" said he and up with me TO the
Exchange" Accordingly up went every piece Of
bunting" and off marched Holmes with the cap
tains and mates the Exchange, where they bad OF
course royal crow over the croakers," "What
the deuce is the matter with these Americans! !" said
every body, they this flag hosting and march
ing. But" as Holmes said, with a knowing shake
Of his head, ' they soon found out why" Holmes
wound up the ceremony by giving the Americans and
his friends dinner in honor of Palo Alto and Resaca
de Ia Palma / relate this almost exactly as he rea-
ted it to me; for / could not improve bis graphic
account.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24
From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
Reproduction of the Potato.

The experiment detailed below is exceedingly in
teresting, and of great public Importance More than
year since, urged the making of such expert
ment in the confident belief that it would arrest
disease that seemed threaten almost total destruc
ton TO Of most valuable staple products, and
1t gives great pleasure 10 be able 70 announce the
full success of the experiment.
To the Editor:
1t is now evident that the potato disease is likely
to prove injurious to this years crop of this valuable
vegetable in this country, and in Ireland the whole
crop is threatened with destruction. 1t is therefore
matter of the deepest interest to ascertain, possible.
how the evil is to be remedied.
My own opinion is, that the potato has been long
propagaed by cutting, instead of seed, that 1t has
gradually deterioraed, until il has become fatally dis
eased and that the remedy is, to procure potatoes for
planting which have been propagated recently from
the seed wish 10 call the attention of the public to
the fact, that a gentleman in this city, Rev. n s.
Smith, has been for several years engaged in his gar
den in producing the potato from the Seed and with
great success. He commenced as he informs me
four years since, by sowing the seed from the
ball. These, the first year, produced a very small
iuber The next year he planted the tuber, and also
sowed the seed which was produced from the vine o.
the new uber The tuber, is usual, next produced
potato of larger size, while the seed of the young
potato "a result not before known) produced mucl
larger tuber, and much greater number, than tina
of the old plant
Mr.. Smith again TOOK the seed from the secon'
years growth as well as the tuber, and increased
size and quantity the result in both Thu
remarkable fact is stated by Mr.. s., that the see
of his new potatoes will produce potato of
respectable size, and, while the seed of the old,
out plant at first gives potato hardly the size of
pea, the seed of the potato renewed viii pro
duce tuber of an eatable size.
This, TO my mind, shows clearly the process b
which the potato is recovering its vital energy. Be
sides the new potatoes are finer in the texture tina
the old, produce more and show signs of the potat
disease, though planted in the vicinity OF those aecte
by it, and are as hard and fine n'the spring as whe
put in the cellar in the fall
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24
Triyyecrxfy Sentinel.

AS customary, the proprietors of the Indiana State
Sentinel will issue trweekly sheet during the COM
ing session Of the Legislature. The best Of Report
ers have been engaged exclusively for this paper and
no pains viii be spared give the fullest earliest and
most correct intelligence on all subjects. The paper
will be of double medium size, (same as the weekly
an6 afforded at dollar the session, in all cases in
advance.
The proprietors would respectfully solicit the aid OF
their friends procuring subscribers, very heavy
expense is necessarily involved during the session.
(SFOur contemporaries will confer favor by CIV
ing the above few insertions, which shall be recp-
rOcated by every means in our power.
f. q. A. & J. P. CHAPMAN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

FIRE ALBANY, New YoRK.-A few days since a
fire broke out in Wescott's brewery, of Frank
lin and Arch streets. There being no water In the
hydrants, and high wind raging at the time, the
flames held uninterrupted sway for half hour des-
troying the whole square, Arch street, and five or
six two story buildings on Greene street. Two
stores on Arch street lone owned by Corn. Egbert,
and occupied by Flannegin, and the other owned by
Mr.. Wheaton, were saved, were all the houses on
Ferry between Greene and Franklin. But the centre
of the block, bounded by Greene, Arch, Ferry, and
Franklin Streets including the Mineral Spring Gar
den were completely swept We do not hear the
cause Of the fire, the exact amount of insurance
Mr.. Westcott has, we believe, $4,000 his stock
in the brewery, and the buildings, presume, were
insured. Fifty poor families turned out of their
homes Whole loss about S200,000
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

MICHIGAN RAILRoAD.-We are glad to learn that,
after ALL the Bostonians have brought about the pur-
chase of the Central Michigan Railroad. This is
great matter for the West, and in our judgment
capital investment for the Eastern and central gentle
men who have invested their money In it. 1t lessons
the distance between the East and the West day
at least After this road is completed in the Boston
style TO ST. Josephs, passengers will pass from Detroit
TO Chicago in twelve or fourteen hours, and with
dimnutlon of hazard and inconvenience which only
they appreciate who have seen the navigation
around by Mackinac. An immense amount Of mer-
chaudse must also pass over The road, increasing The
value of lands, and the purchase absorbs so large
portion of the debt of Michigan to make thatyoung
Yankee State, herself again. The State bonds we be-
ieve have been bought by the Company at seventy per
cent. upon their original par value, which is little
lower than at first contemplated Some large sub
scrptons to the stock of the Company have been
made IN this city. We glad to see that there are
many at the East who do not believe the coun-
try ruined but that there money be made ont
of ii yet.-.Journal Of Commerce
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

1t. VAN BUREN's REcRUTTs.-A very high compli-
ment was paid by the commanding Major at Newport,
to fellow citizens enlisted by 1t. VAN buren,.
They said to be the best looking and best be-
haved of any which had arrived; and well pleased
was the Major with this specimen of Hoosierdom,
that the Lieutenant Immediately ordered to re-
turn and enlist 50 few more of the same sort" 1t.
VAN buren, will open his rendezvous at Lafayette,
where no doubt he will soon fill another company for
the same delightful service. The boys should take
hold quick if they would not miss the chance
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

MORRIS CANAL-Bottonr out again.-The Journal
of Commerce says The bonds of this notable
money losing canal, TO the amount Of Sl5, 900, pay
able in 1850 with interest the rate of seven per
cent, secured by mortgage on the property, were
sold by auction at fory-four to ffty-iye cents per
dollar. So if this sale is right, the new capital is
sunk, and half the borrowed money, and the bottom
of the affair, they say in Wall street. is out again.
In other words, the Canal will not hold water. The
stock, we see is worth seven per cent or so. which
Is very reasonable price, considering the price of
the bonds. United States Bank shares are worth
something yet. Vicksburg something. These things
are valued by the rule of three inverse bad rule
always, for boys and men-when more requires less,
and less requires more; that is, the more Of such
stock you possess, the poorer you We know
nothing against any of those stocks. We have
high opinion of them all, and certainly by our in
verse way of expressing that opinion, do not intend
to lay the foundation of libel suit, for then perhaps
less would require more" Where is Caleb B. Smith
Does he say anything about this canal or the Soap
Factory In his late stump speeches!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

NAT, THE Coon HUNTER, oUTDoNE.-At the first
consignment of Sedlitz powders to the capital of
Delhi, they were brought to the king in full court,
and the interpreter explained their uses. Eager to
test their virtues, the king dissolved twelve blue pow
ders in goblet of water and drank it of-but with
wry face, it evident that he did not relish it. He
was then told, that it should be taken in mixture,
when he Immediately dissolved the twelve white pow
ders and drank them off, But the roar that followed
will be remembered long as Delhi stands. The
king became possessed with the idea that he had a
juvenile earthquake inside.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

CHANGE OF WEATHER. = For a week past the
weather has been quite cool and pleasant having kept
us well melted for months past. g The Oldest inhab-
liant does not recollect of such long spell of hot
weather as we have had this summer. However, with
the exception of unusual amount of sickness, we
have no reason to complain. Crops have been abun-
dant and 6ue' and cool living weather has again
arrived. This will no doubt be joyfully hailed, and
will have tendency to prevent new cases of disease
People should be careful in these changes
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

Would Mt VoLUNTEER.-A correspondent of the
New York Spirit of the Times, officer in the regu-
lar army, and of the most intelligent writers of
the day, says that the General, in patriotic speech
addressed the Louisiana Volunteers the expira-
ton of their service, strongly urged them to volunteer
for twelve months. They were then within few
days at most of the enemy, and every chance for a
fight. Out of some seventy or eighty, but sixteen
volunteered. Yet, the Coons blame the administra-
ton for giving them the discharge they solicited and
were entitled to.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

LAND SALEs.-We would call the especial atten-
ton Of our numerous readers to the new we'll as
old Land Sales advertised in paper to-day. Many
who leave the older Western States for a home farther
west and in newer country, may save themselves
much trouble to keep copy Of these advertisements
by them The lands now offered we are assured en-
brace of the very best in their respective dis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

DESTRUCTION OF THE CorroN CRoP.-A letter from
Major Kelly to the New Orleans Delta, dated Bayou
Sara, September A, says:
'You have doubtless before this time been troubled
with accounts of the ravages of the army worm upon
the cotton plant. In truth, (for | own cotton
plantation, the destruction is unequaled in the re-
membrance of planters of twenty-five years expert
ence. There Is not one single plantation cotton
field n this whole section of country that has not been
attacked by them and all the leaves eaten off, you
can form idea from that whether there is truth
in what you have heretofore heard about the rayages
of these worms. Take my word, there will not
coed half crop about here this year.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

CALIFORNIA REGIMENT. = This Regiment under
command of Col. Stevenson, learn from the New
York Tribune and about which the Wings have had
such fuss for the purpose of getting them dsbanded
Is now about TO sail. Three companies will embark
on board a vessel on Wednesday, 18th. The remain
ing companies in the course of week after. There
are about 800 men, including officers. They carry
with them 500 percussion muskets, 500 flint muskets,
200 rifles, and pieces Of light artillery, with all the
necessary equipments
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

The New Orleans Picayune of the 9Th inst. has re-
ceiyed letters giving an account of revolution IN To-
basco. On the 18th of August the garrison station
ed at San Juan Bausta declared against the govern
of Paroles and in favor of Santa Anna The
evils Of the country attributed to the overthrow OF
the constitution of 1924 and the successive factions
which have since usurped the place of free govern
ment. The monarchial designs of Paroles are de-
nounced offensive the nation and as threatening
the destruction Of the army. Six articles then are
adopted, of the following tenor The first repudiates
the Congress summoned by Paredes; the second calls
for Congress, the members of which to be elect
ed in pursuance of the law of 1924 the third pro-
yldes for the assembling Of Congress within four
months the fourth guarantees the existence of the
army; the fifth denounces any opposition to the Con-
gress TO be called 10 the constitution which II may
adopts and the sixth proclaims Gen. Santa Anna to
be the chief of the revolution and calls him TO take
command Immediately upon his arrival. In this last
article there is implied censure upon the former
conduct of Santa Anna, and in this it differs from all
the ProHuHciameRtoS we have made in the other
Departments As they knew well at Tobasco that the
revolution in Mexico, Pucbla and Vera Cruz would
restore Santa Anna TO power we suppose they made
this omission their amend for declaring late foi
him
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

Results OF ENTERPRrsE.-The two principal part
ners in one of the greatest banking houses in the
world probably the largest discouners of bills
both servants in the outset Of their lives, aud BACKED
their employers boots. The paper which they now
discount, amounts TO four hundred millions year.
Almost all their decisions are made by one Of these
men, who is so familiar with his business, and the
responsibility of business men, that he hand
u of acceptances through his hands, and pronounceS
upon them, in less time than bank teller pays his
bank notes for a check The resources of the house
vast that the Bank of England has found itself
quite unable to dictate to them, and to indulge in
rivalry with them One of the partners, it is said on
good authority, is in the habit of giving away from
his share of the profits, hundred thousand dollars
annually.
Every body has heard of 90 Day g. Martins black
ing" As an illustration of the profits of backing
making and the of the business of the parties
1t may be mentioned that the executors of Day and
Martin, have, under an order of the Master of the
Rolls to pay $4,000 year out of the profits of the
business TO various legatees. Mr.. Martin also be-
queathed flOO,OOO to a blind asylum.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

GA counterfeit one thousand dollar bill on the
Chemical Bank of New York, was detected few
days since in Wall Street 1t is from plate exceed
ngly well executed, and came from st. Louis where
1t is feared an extensive game of fraud has been
played. No bill of larger denomination than one
hundred dollars has been issued by that bank
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

AccIDENT.-The Vernon Experiment records the
death of Richard Rchart, which occurred on Monday
night last, on the Six Mile road about seven miles
from Vernon, under circumstances of the most dis
tressing nature. 1t appears that the deceased was
returning from Decatur county, riding one horse and
leading another. The horse he riding threw him,
and in falling his foot caught in the stirrup, and he
was carried in this manner for than half mile.
His head and shoulders dreadfully mangled, and
when he was found, life was entirely extinct.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

A CURlosITY.-A map of the State of Pennsylvania,
wrought IN ace-n which the towns, counties rivers,
&C., are all distinctly shown, each county being
worked in style of lace different from those adoin-
ing-may be seen at the Female Institute of Mr..
Burns, in Baltimore. This unique piece of female
ingenuity is the work of one of the ladies' of the
Institute and contains ffty-fve different kinds Of
laco uork
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

N. Y. SPIRIT OF THE TIMEs.-This sterling paper
has the best list of correspondents of any sheet in the
United States, especially in the Army. At this time,
the latter peculiarly valuable, and worth five times
the subscription to the paper. We only regret that
cannot copy them at length. As that is impossi-
Bile, however, We will receive and send on the names
of subscribers free of expense.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24
From ne Nen Orleans Bee. Of Sd. no.

The steamship Galveston, Capt. Wright, arrived
yesterday from Galveston which she left the 18th inst
Capt. w. reports that the same day at half-past
three o'clock, p. NJ, and about fifty miles from Gal
weston, observed several small pieces of wreck and
Immediately after saw several objects with signals,
which were supposed to be small boats. But, on ap-
preaching, he found them to be the remaining crew
and passengers of the steamship New York, in most
perilous situaon-some holding on to pieces of plank,
some to spars, and others small sections of the
wreck. One of the small boats Immediately
lowered away and Notwithstanding the heavy sea at
the time, all were saved that could be at the
time, and brought to this city.
The gale was also very destructive at Galveston
Sunday night, damaging the wharves and num-
Der of the buildings, and overlooking the business
part Of the town. A Bremen brig, name unknown,
blown ashore. The soop Tom Jack broke her
fasts and drifted against Mckinney and Williams's
wharf, where she stove and filed with full cargo
on board, which will be saved in damaged con-
ditiOn.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

The SOUTHERN STANDARD is the title of an excel
lent Democratic paper, few numbers of which we
have received, published at Richmond, Va by BoTTs,
HUGHES g. Co. 1t is published Daily, Semi Weekly,
and Weekly, at So, 81, and 50 year. 1t promises
fair to be of service and aid to the great cause of
rect principles in the Old Dominion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

MEsMERrsM IN INDIA.-A work published in Lon
don gives interesting account of the use of Mes
merism, animal magnetism, in the army hospital
at Hoogley, in Bombay. Detailed reports are given
of seventyhree of surgical operations, of
them of the most difficult description performed with
out the slightest pain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-09-24

SUIcIDE.-The Versailles Intelligencer records a
dreadful case of suicide. On the 4th inst, Mrs.
Henrietta Beck, living in Brown township, this
ty, prang from her bed very early and conducted her.
self in such manner surprised her husband declar
ing that she going to drown herself MIR. Beck
ceeded in quieting her and she returned to her bed
again, but in short time seemed to be struggling in
fit. The Intelllgencer says: Mr.. Beck being con-
sidcrably alarmed, ran to a neighbours house, some
quarter of mile distant, for assistance, and his
return found her lying on the floor with her throat cut
from ear to ear and butcher knife lying by her side
''The coroner was Immediately called and summoned
jury to investigate the affair." who returned verdict
that the deceased came TO her death by cutting her
own throat with a common butcher knife
The deceased, is stated, has been subject
sonal fits of insanity for about two years past
ed it is believed, by fit of sickness she then had
We cannot the reason why Mr.. Beck ran a
quarter of mile when his wife was in the situation
related.