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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-31

" Barnett declines being candidate for represent
tative In Floyd county on account of ineligiJi1ity
why he is Ineligible we do not know, though we can
imagine several reasons Pity
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-31

-. '"ANiS OF LANDS 70 TIE WESTERN STATES
NJ speaker oi The House Of Representatives laid
before That body few days since. the annual report
OF Tue commissioner OF patents, and statement from
the Land otice' from which it appears the following
states nave received grants Of lands amounting to be-
tween seven and eight millions of acres
D"'o' l,07S,0l acres.
inaiana' 2,339092
Illinois, I6looJt
Arkansas, l3s9 30
ct 10 near our Wing politicians growl, one would
suppose That Indiana "never got any thing from the
General Government.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
For the Signal
Gov. Ford. SCI

I This distinguished man has lately de-
livered two lectures upon the history of
illinois, showing plainly that he has
better know know ledge of The early history of
the country, than any man now living,
who has written upon the subject He
has. been q, close observer of men and
measures, ever since early in the forma.
tion ofthe Territorial Government. he has
a correet~history, of every man of promi-
nence. that has figured in our State. in
public life. In, these lectures Le tells many
amusing anecdotes of the shrewdness and
originality of the pioneers Of the state, as
well as giving mass of, Information not
known by many, He, does. not say that
/ he shall publish his efforts, but | have no
doubt his friends will, induce him to do so.
Gov. Ford. in my opinion, is one Of the
most worthy and deserving men we have
I in our State, and the time have no doubt
is not far distant, when his disinterested
statesmaniike views and actions, while
serving as Governor of the State, will be
more fully known and appreciated. Had
we had man four years ago in the exec
utive chair, without fixed principles Of true
honor and integrity; who had looked with
timid heart upon the clamor of :he re-
pudiator and the demagogue, we would
now stand degraded in the estimation OF
our own people, and the world at large,
Instead Of this, he took q bold stand, in
favor OF an honorable and proper ,direc-
ton Of the public mind, which sustained
US in our time of darkness and gloom, and
placed our stale in position that an hon.
ora5le man is not ashamed to own when
abroad, that he lives in Illinois. Now,
would ask any sensible man to pause a
moment, and contrast our position now,
with what il would have been in the es-
timation OF the world, had; we had in the
executive chair, man whose decision of
character was based upon desire to
please the vanity and selishness of the
people, instead Of their nobler feelings.
Can any one doubt the position that we
would have been? say no |! The time
will come when the people Of the state Of
Illinois will more fully appreciate this
mans course. There are some persons
now who feel bitter towards him in con-
sequence ofhis sentiments prevailing with
the people ever theirs, but as time rolls on
and his course is more fully developed as
it most surely will be, he will be the most
popular man in our state, and one too
whom the people will delight to honor.
DE- f. Yours, &c, G..
Springfield, Feb. 10th, ls47.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
Springfield, Feb. 10th, ls47.
From the Washington Union.
The Scheme Unveiled. ~

The curtain rises slowly on the designs
ofthe Opposition, and the nation will learn
with establishment and indignation, the
position which it is believed they are about
to occupy. II we are not mistaken in the
signs Of the times, they mean to abandon
all idea of actual and solid indemnity from
Mexico. They mean to abandon Cali.
fornia, to tear down the flag OF the Union
which floats over it, and resurrender it to
Mexico, ultimately to fall into the hands
of England, or at least under her CONNER
cial control. Such open and wonderful
abandonment Of the rights and interests of
this country, for the purpose of a possible
party triumph, has never heretofore been
witnessed in the Union. We invite the
attention Of the American people to the
great issue. We are to be held up by the
opposition party, in consequence ofgreatly
exaggerated dome site difficulties, to the
contempt and derision Of the world, as in.
capable fselEgovernment. For the hope
Of party triumph, California is to be sac
rifced and mark the consequences; the
disgracefnl surrender of California leads
to the loss Of Oregon, to the loss of The
trade of Asia, and the exclusion of our flag
from the Pacific coast. The rights and
interest of the country are in effect to be
as nothing, so that the federal leaders may
have a chance Of triumph. And is it in
deed, SO, that the country is to be injured,
our flag torn down, and dishonorable
surrender is to be made of California, that
the federalists may succeed in a party
contest? We must freely, but respect
fully say to the federalists, ifthls be their
course, the country will not second the
unpatriotic and anti American movement.
No democrat, true to his principles and
his cause, can be for the surrender Of Cal
ifornia.
We speak freely, for now is the crisis.
Now is the time TO speak out. We shall
be rebuked for or plainness--we may be
threatened with prescription. Some gen.
tlemen may refuse to stand with us, who
may unfortunately mistake the path of
their own permanent glory; but we speak
in the spirit Of free press to free peo-
pie. We bide the verdict of the country
having no ambitious aspirations TO graf,
ify-haylng no private griefs 10 axenge--
content to leave the post which we occu-
py, whenever the republican party shall
desire il, but fearless of all aitacks-indif.
farent to all enemies, open or disguised
standing up on the verge Of life 10 what
we have always .pursued--,he principles
which we have uniformly protested, and
the integrity which we trust never to have
furnished. : : - .he2a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

e. The WONDERS OF ELECTRO MAGNET.
IsM.-We spent a very pleasant hour on
Saturday, at the room of DR.. Beynton, in
Witnessing several interesting and novel
experiments in electro.magneiism. For
instance, we saw piece of iron weighing
some four or six ounces, suspended in the
air, resting upon nothing either above or
below, or on either sside, and depending
for lis position solely upon current of
electricity. In another experiment, a
smaller body was suspended in like man
ner, and while thus detached from all Wis
IDLE influences. performed four thousand
rotary movements per minute.--They
were entirely new to the company, and
the latter is claimed to be. new to the SCI
entifc public.-- Syracuse Star.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
TAKE III EASY. 0''

80 TAKE 1T. EASY.
eLLl.5 a10W eak 1oHle eb&bG81ze ns9d 2.
Take il easyl life at longest q -,
But heightened shadow is, - =
And the brave as wen az strongest rea
Dare not call tomorrow his brood
Take it easy--.for to-day M to
All your plans oflwisdomlay.9rg
Take it easy! done with, fret,ing,sJ -
Meet your neighbor with = smile,
From the rising sun 10 setting IgerbuG
Live the present all the, while. eo,,
- Take it easy every vow $50
Make in refer ence 10 now.
Take it easy what is hidden,
Or is wrong, or seemeth so, 9Gop Afo'
Leave 1t as a thing forbidden,5H cod
Out Of which a cure may grow!
10 Take It easy! never pfya s7o
ban Into what viii cause . sigh.saT
Take il easy4 daily turning 50 OK
asTolthe monitor within,ns sHsa adu II
] On its altar always burning s7.Ir s,
Keep an incense free from sin -
Take it easy never fear [clear
While you keep your conscience
Take it easy f! ever leaning
u To the sides of truth and right /; Z
Happiness from virtue gIeaning,s1 cid
10 Peace, ofmind from wisdom bright !
sot Take il easy! for at best, ..-
Life is but a sorry lest go
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

.s5 True friednship is one of the greatest
blessings on earihi;- it makes the career
and anxieties of life sit easy provides
us witha partner in every affection TO allie
viaie the burthen, and is sure resort
against every accident and difficulty that
can happen. .aspoa ID 4eaa ngaw - N
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

ii A Judge, meeting minister mounted
on, a. very fine horse. said to some gentle
men who were with him, edo you see
what fine horse ihatpriest hast l should
like to crack a joke with him. Doctor, -
said he to the minister. .'you do not follow
the example of your Master, who humbly
conten:ed himself with yiding on an ass
Indeed, !" returned the minister. shat was
myointention butlof late 80 many asses
have been made Judges, that poor min
lister, though ever so willing, can hardly
find one TO ride or "a 80 800
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

.kTsI DANIEL CURTTSS.
-assaEesSfths Ps6ss. aoGcs on Chieaso saseet
-oTq ,einosoEg Dune&h's agOTes Juliet Illslalsi
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Foreign News BY the aSarah Sands

Further. and more full pdrrticaidrs.----
! Speeches Of the King Of France and
Queen of Observation-Disclosures an Ire
land.
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S. w. BOWEN.
ELISHA C, FELLOWS, +,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, s.
And Solicitor in Chancery, will regularly
attend the courts in the counties OfWill,
'oDd Page, Kendall, McHenry, Grundy
and IroquOis. Office and residence on
East side the river, Joliet. ILL.,. sd aaa
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

e ~ SlQH ing I CIOthllBg =
4 a fsll SlspIspsnl' RE ADV MAI DE. always %
J hanf,leg aedo % order as the sIhbnSss Nosie6 By
se''s'S1o' - ssi2hSosf ! cOMeU0oK. ]
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

9. GentIemeD of the House of Commons:
s: i have ordered every requisite prePar-
alton to be made for putting into operation
he Act Of che last session Of Parliament,
fer fhe RECOVERY Of small debts. /. Is my
hope ibIt The enforcement Of civil fiehlt
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

They who think least, commonly speak
most. -. go 49,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04

The Washington Union states that letters
of the 2oth had teen received in that city from
the Army. They state:
LIST. That flag of truce had been sent for.
ward on the 18th inst, on the subject of the
prisoners. Lieut. Semmes, who bore it, was
stopped two miles the other side of the FRO
%. That Mr.. Trist had abandoned all hopes
for the present, Of any settlement.
ID. That Mr.. Buchansn's letter had reached
Santa Anna through the British minister. Mr..
Bankhead-that Congress refused to act upon it.
declaring, it would only do so. when a treaty
was made, aud submitted to it in form.
4th. That Santa Anna had issued a procla-
nation, stating that Congress had passed de-
cree declaring any Mexican, in authority, a
traitor, and to be treated accordingly, who
should listen TO, or offer, terms Of peace-tba,
nevertheless, Mr.. Buchansn's letter was cour.
teous, and il was cue to the Mexican nation a,
least to give it polite answer.
The article Of the Union evidently regards
peace az distant, and thinks no alternative is
left but 'to prosecute the war with greater
and more sweeping vigor."
For details of army news see third page
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04
8ilas Wrss0s.
Death shrouds this distinguished man

Death shrouds this distinguished man!
No Statesman had wider reputation in this
country, and none commanded more the conf
dence and respect of his friends.
He was a man ofgreat ability, and remarkable
clearness Of intellect. In debate, his resources
never failed, and he never forgot the courtesy
which should characterize every man. He did
not lead the public on all reform measures he
was cautious and slow; but when once in ac-
ton he was resolute and formidable. Ii was his
misfortune--and yet more the misfortune OF
his country-that he bowed TO the behests of
party. ami sought by party mainly, to advance
his country in educational and moral attainment.
IL private. he Was distinguished for kind
ness and frendliness. The stranger at Albany
or Washington met from him, always. a kind
reception, and to the poor and worthy, he was
ever kind adviser, and warm supporter.
One sad fault followed him through life, and,
We fear, shortened his DAYS. He drank often
TO excess. The demon of the bowl What
havoc does he not make among our great and
heroic and humble, And how they all strug-
gle to snap asunder his chains and be free If
the voice now dumb could speak, how eloquent
ly would it appeal to young and old ''to shun
his fatal grasp, and escape forever from his pol
luting breath"
The death Of SIIAs WRI6Hr may work i'm
ptfant political changes. But let as not dwell
uf these, as We read with sorrow the depar-
ture Of one SO distinguished.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04

The South Carolina Pepetualists denounce all
democracy except "their" democracy. Mr..
Richie, according TO their theory. is traitor or
fool. Take as an example Of their feelings the
following toasts:
BY ii. Brounsoa. Father RIrCHIK: Who
adored and extolled J. c. Calhoun in 1911, and
changes his politics and takes the cudgel against
him in 1877; he mas made himself ridiculous in
the eyes of all Southern men.
By Dennis Williams. The Editor of the
CniOn: An old foot always the worst Of fools
These were given in Beaufort District-one of
the political finger points Of South Carolina.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04

W.eopx the following articles iron the Lou.

We copy the following articles from the Lou
i,vilIe Journal, and Frankfort Comsonwealth:
"THr Convection QCEsries.-From an ar.i-
Gle In the Frankfort Commonwealth upon 'ne
subject of the State Convention for the amend,
ment of the Constitution, We copy the annexed
paragraph. We fully concur with the edioi I'D
the opinion that the question as to the noidins
of the Convention must be regarded ~ fully se'-
tied by the late overwhelming vote upon the
subject. Unauestionably all parties regard II a.
settled so that it cannot enter as an element oil
strife or controversy into any election eitneI
general or local, To take place hereafter. we
think that it has been settled right; but the set.
Element, whether right or wrong' comP.s'e
acted upon it. A majority, an overwhelming
majority, having declared in favor OF II, ques-
fion of importance to the minority now arises -
to their future course. What will that course
be? We Mink il to be the defy Of al sseh 10
boo Nth beeorning dignity to tie elesriy snd
fairly expressed sciu Of The majority. The ma
iority, in country like ours, has an unques-
tionable right to govern. To tho Will OF the
majority, when fairly and legally ascertained, IL
is the bounden duty Of the minority to submit.
II this be true, how much mora imperative il
that obligation upon the minority, when there
is not only majority, but when, as in tho pre-
sent case, that majority is overwhelming. Gem
tIemen Of both political parties have differed
honestly differed, us we conscientiously believe
upon the policy and ProPristy Of calling {.
Convention at the present time. The right Of
the people to speak their will upon this question
AN undeniable right, for which we have al
ways contended-haye been granted, and the
people having decided by vote unprecedented
in the annals Of Kentucky to call the Conven-
ton, we again repeat it, as our firm conviction,
that the minority ought to submit and unite
with the friends Of a Convention in completing
the great work begun. The interests Of the
Conventionists and anti-conventionists are the
same-thsy are the same people-they must live
under the same Constitution. and must be gov
erned by the same statues. Ii is the interest of
the conservatives Of all parties that this question
shall be kept separate from and un inhuenced by
the old party issues"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04

DIR. William Mcleod, in a note 10 the TeO.
arrested by any drug, or medicinal mems
Bleed and blister, purge and calomelize, OF slim
ulate. md the average number Of deaths remains
the same from this disease. Dr. Mcleod, who
is Fellow of the Royal College Of Physicians
Edinburgh, does not write in this way $50 dis
parage the art Of medicine; but to induce the
regular practitioners to investigate, and society
to become acquainted with practice, which, in
typhus, will save ninefy-siI out of every hun.
dred attacked with it, il resorted to in the CIR
!ier stages.
This is the plan of treatment recommended.
Place the patient, soon as possible, in a
sheet, well wrung out in cold water This sheet
should be laid on blanket extended on mat
trass: which should be wrapped close round the
patient, as high as the neck. Let the blanket
be folded tightly over, to exclude the ex-
ternal air, and two other blankets, or a small
feather-bcd be added. Repeat this process every
time the patient becomes restless, or uncomfo It.
able, until the dry, hot skin has become softer,
and more prone to perspiration, and the fever
entirely subsidized, even should its repetition be
necessary every ten minutes. or should the fever
last twenty-four hours. Immediately after each
envelope, the patient should be washed in a slip
per bath, or common tub, the temperature Of the
water being seventy-6ve degrees Fair, or there.
sbouts. The head should be shaved, and band
ages wrung out Of cold water kept applied,
changing them each time they become warra,
until all headache is removed. A similar band
age should be folded once round the stomach,
carefully and closely covered by three folds of
dry cloth to prevent evaporation. Let the pu-
tient drink as much cold water as he pIeases du.
ring the whole course Of the disease, free cir.
culation kept up. and the room be COOL
The process Of Dr.. Mcleod will usually over. |
come the fever in twsnty-four hours. For
Ihrss days. thsrsaftsr. however. let the wet !
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04
SelG-acsiny Water Machine

The Horticulturist contains a description of a
new machine called the Hydraulic RAM
which is worthy public attention. We copy n
description of it from the Cicninnati Ga
zette.
Those who draw water from pipes supplied
from elevated sources notice when the discharg-
ing orifices are suddenly closed, jar or tremor
comrnu nicated to the pipes. and a swapping
sound Ii Ike that from smart blows Of hammer
These effects are produced by blows which the
ends of the pipes receive from the u p; the
liquid particles in contact with the plug of q
cock, when it is turned to stop the discharge b.
ing forcibly driven up agai INST it, by those con-
stituting the moving mass ehind. Ii one END
of smaller pipe is soldered on Immediately b,.
hind the cock, and the other end carried up q
great distance higher than the source of the
supply, stream will be forced up every time
the cock is turned.
Mongoliiier of France has made most effi-
Gent use Of this fact, by placing a self-aciing
valve at the end of the pipe, instead of a cock
and where fall of only Az feet has been OBJ
tanned by damming up brook, thus creating q
reservoir, and carrying the pipe down the chan.
mel to obtain the above fall, one hundred hog.-
heads of water have been forced up perpendic-
ular height of one hundred and thirty.four feet,
every twenty -four hours. Further improve
ments have been made by the Introduction OF
valves and an air c hamber: and these water
rams, simpli fled and perfected, are now made at
Philadelphia Of all sizes. to suit the supply OF
water and hands, forcing up from 90 quarts to
80 gallons per minute, at a very moderate cost.
One Gale ulated TO fit spring with an overflow
Of SIX gallons per minute, where a fall of FIVE
feet can be obtained. and which will raise twelve
hogsheads of water daily TO an elevation fifty
feet high, costs in Philadelphia but eighteen
dollars.
The importance of this discovery TO farmers,
manufactu rers, and horticulturists, is very OBJ
vious. Wherever small constant stream Of
water exists, or even spring with very mod
crate overflow, within any moderate distance OF
the grounds to be irrigated, plentiful supply Of
water may be furnished without any further.
COS or expenditure Of power than what is in
yolved in the purchase and erection Of the ma
chine itself. stream or spring in deep valley,
or brook at two or tn rec hundred feet distance,
may thus be made to force itself up hill, to any
desired point, where pond, cistern, or reser.
yoir may be found most convenient From such
reservoir the water may be led TO any point
the lower grounds, and complete irrigation
maintained whenever needfu. Thus lawns
may be kept green and fresh as emerald through
the drest weather-beds of vegetables and flow.
ering plants grown with luxuriance and per.
lection rarely seen in our climate--fountains
could be kept playing, comforting beauty and
value on pleasure grounds-and public build
ings, hotels, hospitals. private dwellings, and
manufactures supplied copiously with water in
their highest apartments.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04
Yscnsaa and GsoasroaDm.

A great uprising of Indians was to have Ia
ken place on the 18th but one of the leaders
(the plot being discovered was taken up and
executed. The red men thereupon mutinied and
murdered the whites and colored people, in Te-
Pech, lila. and half "a dozen places, without re-
spect TO age or condition. This occurred on
the Both ult
The Yucanatonese rallied-put Down the In
iians-and were pursuing them with fire and
sword. This all looks little suspicious. This
same authority reports a coalition of Guatemala
with Mexico. II Mexico falls. their turn will
come next
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-04

Mr.. Rrucc's Address.

James c. Bruce, large planter of Halifax
Va. delivered an address before the Agricultural
Club Of the counties Of Mecklenburg, Virginia,
and Granville, North Carolina, in which he
proved the Vaprofi0bienes of slave labor, and
the necessity of both States getting measuraby
rii Of H.
The Richmond Times admitting the great in
telligence Of the orator, and stating that he had
Travelled in the South to give the subject u
thorough investigation, and that all who know
him will have confidence in his judgment, adds,
tive must say that Mr.. Bruce's conclusions are
such as must, at an early day, be forced upon
all the planters and farmers Of our State"
And what thenf Why, emancipation 10 inev-
liable In Virginia. We must not let the Old
Dominion beat us. We shall endeavOr TO give
the whole or part Of Mr.. Bruce's address, when
We can get It.