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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

WILMor PRovIso.-Several distinguished conduc-
tors of the Press are arduousy engaged in the discus
sion of Mr.. Wilmot's Proviso History shows it 10
be pIagarfstical in sentiment and common sense re-
pudiates il as nulity But tOse engaged in dIssect
ing it, find II convenient screen behind which to
attack or defend the institution of Slavery Let them
present themselves unmasked, either for or against
the institution then the discussion would assume
interesting feaure-and the agitators would be much
better understood Or else let them desst from their
covert warfare and leave the question for the decision
Of the people and their representatives, when the pro-
per time for action shall have arrised.-Franklin
DEM
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
cycarespgnaenes efQls ~ o. Della.

C1Tr OF MEXICO Oct 10. a
The visit of Paroles has developed itself We have
heretofore been led to believe that the idea advanced that
one Of the European powers DESTROYS of planting
sprs of its dynasty in this country of those po-
lical speculatons frequently enanang from fertile i'm
aginations We could not be induced to believe that
Louis Philippe in his declining days, would for
me1t entertain the project Of sending here the Duke de
Montpenser or cannot think who else il could be) for
the purpose Of extending his sovereign power this
benghted country, which would inevitably terminate in
the assassination of his son. and the usurpaon of his
thorty by military aspirant; and that too, at the
hazard of involving France ia with the United
States but SURPRISE such is the fact PROPOSE
ton has been agreed the part of France by which,
if Mexico will produce the signatures Of 5000 iandhcders
pledgig themselves support and maintain the measure
then France will place prince of its throne here TO go
vern and rule paper to that effect is now in ccua.
tio and every effort being made the part of its friends
to accomplish the object. Nearly the whole of the
Church giving it their support and using every
in their power carry successfully through, look
ing upon the only of pePetuang the interests
and influence OF the ecclesiastical body. great many OF
the Centrass of wealth and strength who have hereto
fore opposed the with decision and energy,
Getting their power and place be among the things that
and hoping by this be able to
potion of what they have lost, only coincidng
with it, but lending il their undivided aid and n1u-
Also, of the Conservatives ard those of
neutral temperament in politics have yielded the pro-
jeci
The main body of the opposition to Santa Anna are
busy combining all the element; Of their forces avert
the threatened blow and retain The advantages gained
over their political adversares They are very seriously
alarmed with reference to the movements aud we are
led believe that they doubtful of against
their new competitors.
However, the time has arrived that reg 'ires our
Government instead of talk, and to posi-
ton in reference to the political movements, upon this
continent that will enable it to be clearly and distinctly
understood.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

London letter in the National Intei gencer says:
The imports Of breadstufs and articles Of food Of
every description lave surprisingly increased during
the past year. Compare the imports Of some of the
chief articles Of ordinary necessity for the peri
Cd il the years 1876 and 1S47 say from January 9Th
to September 5h and we find that in 1917 there
imported 6,7356l2 quarters Of wheat. barley, rye,
maize. and other grains; and in 1916 there were
imported 1882, 763 quarters. In l647 Great Britain
imported q PSI ,625 cwt. of -four barley, rye, and
same articles amounted to only %, $40 quarters.
From January 5 to Sept. ), 1917, there were i'm
ported 800 664 cwt. Of hams beef and pork, aud in
1876 only lsil43 cwt. Of the same articles; the
great increase was in sailed pork. OF batter and
cheese there imported during the former period
AT, 597 cwt.; in the latter 323, 499 cwt.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MoNpAY, December

y MONDAY, December g, 1877.
The House was called 10 order and organized By
NJ. 5. Ward Esq, principal clerk Of the astHJusd
of Representatives when the members elect all pro-
duced their credentials aud sworn into Office by
The Hon. w Borden, of the llth judicial circuit d
Indiana. except bIessrs CrisweII, Of Ripley, DeBru'
Ter. of Spencer, and Harding, Of Marion, who were
absent.
BY epnsent tile House proceeded TO the electinl d
Speakef--Messrs. Mcdonald. OF Lake, and HuIls o
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
y the presidents of the United States

~ pursuance Of law, l. AMES X. POLK, President Of
known public win be held the Land Off
ees the Territory OF Wisconsin, the periods hereinafter dssgna-
Al the Land Office at MINERAL POINT commencing on Mon
day I DAY of January of the disposal Of the public lands
within the aforementioned townships and OF
Noth dc base ins and nest n t Jrrtt Prdeipel aan.
Townships fourteen fifteen and sixteen OF three.
Townships fourteen fifteen and sixteen. II range four.
Townships outeen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen and eighteen Of
range FIVE.
townships fourteen fifteen sixteen and seve ntee Of range six
Sections four fve eight seventeen eighteen and
twenty Coon Slough ns ihhiee fractional town
ships fourteen fifteen and sixteen the Mississippi river
Fncionatownshs iouteen sixteen and seventeen the Mis-
sissippi river Of range eight
SEVENTEEN Mississippi river range
the Land oce at GREEN BAY commencing on Mondaytbe
3 day January the disposal ofthe public lands wiihnthe
undeinentioned townships aud pam townshl, viz.
NORTH Of the base Inc and II the fourth principal seidian
FracOna township nineteen, situated Of
Lake "Ppdrgnn," Of range fourteen.
nslp of "Fo1 Rivers and town
two thirty three Of range
Townships thirty thirty three and thirty twenty
Lands appropriated by forih Of schools military or er
purposes, win e excluded from the saes
The offering the lands al lie commenced appoined
and the in which
dispatch until the whole shall have been offered and the
sales thus closed But sale shat be kept than two
weeks and no Of Of the lands until
after the expiration OF the two weeks,
Given under my hand the city Of Washington This ninth DIV If
October ammo sc@n one thousand eight HUNDRED AID forty
RIcHARD ii. YOUNG Com ofthe Gen Land Once
NOTICE 20 PRE- EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every entitled the pre- lands ,vfhn
the townships and parts of townships required
establish the OF the Register and Rrrevs,
htd alter tAs
commencement u The public Of lands embracing the act
claimed, Otherwise such ciaiul win be IoffeiieG.
RICHARD n. YOUNG, Com. o. the Gen. Land Office
i3-l0wit Surh Dec.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

The New York Sun says that Madame Restell is
enjoying comfortable lodgings at the EIdridge
street prison. under the charge OF the sheriff. She
has parlor and a bedroom. and for all we see,
as happy and contented as if she was luxuriatng at
her splendid mansion 10 Greenwich street. ~
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

SECRET Mission OF THE BRIrIsH GOVERNMENT
The New York Herald understands that the British
Government have sent out TO the different CoDsus in
this country, of inquiries in relation to the mill
tia laws in each State, and the system of organizing
volunteers as at present practsed throughout the
country. We suppose they imagine they in this
the secret of our unriyalled military success.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

THE REPORT or CLAWS PRoNUNCIAMENTo.-Mr.
Clay. before commencing his speech at Lexington, or
dered the reporters present report what he said
as he chose TO do it himself The reporter for the
Gin. Enquirer nevertheless gave sketch to that pa
per- and the Atlas imputes want of courtesey in the
editors for publishing it. They successfully defend
themselves, in part as follows. We copy it, because
it presents SO aithfhla presentment of Mr.. oays i'm
perious temper.
ave do not choose to submit to any impuiatlons OF
want of courtesy propriety We regard the course
of Mr. Clay, in this matter, as not only exceedingly
improper but an exhibition of his arbitrary character
and disposition If he wished to be reported by him.
SELF why did lie not write out his speech beforehand
have it printed and placed in the hands of the
porters either at the beginning close? What right
had he TO lay an interdict upon the rights and prvi
eges Of ether men9 Who gave him authority 10 shut
the and tie up the hands of reporters for tire pub
lie press Are his words any better than other mems
his savings any more sacred that he sbond forbid
their being taken he gave them, and reserve then
solely for his own dressing and PRONUNCIATION Ye
he did so-and called in the power of the multitude
to aid i'm the accomplishment of his despotic purpose
for when he threatened to withhold his speech, I'm.
less the reporters were choked off, and the press muz
zled, he we'll knew that the populace would remove
any one from the ground who should persist in disc
beying his royal order So far as our reporter is con
cerned, he did perfectly right in sending us sketch
whether from memory and we are not sucl
slaves of Mr. Clay or any other man, as to withhold
matter Of that kind from the public, either upon re-
quest or command. Mr., Cay's "white Charleys'' car
do as they as they please,-we are not of them"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

gc-We must plead an apology for inability to no
tce several matters which deserve attention The
tremendous rush Of business hands at present
absolutely forbds us doing all we desire. No time
shall be lost in making up. our ee-way. Have pa
thence, friends.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

0~-The New York Herald has Montevideo adj
vices to Oct. 9th, and Buenos dates to Oct 3D. The
city of Montevideo is besieged heretofore. Gen.
Oribe has cut on supplies of cattle and other provi
sioEs, and they are consequently very high The
ports Of the Argentine are only nominaly bockaded
Nothing important from Buenos Ayres. ot
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

sGTTwo more locomotives were smashed BY a col
lision Of the passenger and hog trains. day or two
ago. Nobody Killed A new lot of locomotives have
been ordered BY The Directors and we have no doubt
they will be needed at the they smash up those on
hand.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

0The result of the special election for represcn-
tatye. in Henry county. winch took place satur-
day, Nov. 9th. was as follows: Baldwin, W., TIA
Bigler, d.. 437; scattering, 8. Not half the usual
number Of votes were polled. AZ.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

Washington correspondence, communication from
the President of the Railroad, and communication
from our correspondent, dated PaebIa, Nov. 1s ale
unayoidaby postponed. -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

y Mr.. Hay having received majority Of all the
votes declared duly elected assistant clerk and,
q On motion, the House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

The Education Convention will meet in the supremc
Court Room IN Inc Capital on Wednesday the 6h inst
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

KELLY's IRON CARBoN.-We have already briefly
alluded to a composition, invented by Mr. John Kelly
of this town, by the use of which, common iron,
in the space of few minutes, be hardened and
toughened to be for many purposes superior to
stee, in word, as hard steel and tough
as iron Mr. K. has been industriously engaged
in experimenting for the past two years, and SO
sanguIne was he that he could finally accomplish
the end in view, that it is fact within our know
ledge that he sold farm so as TO sustain himself
while engaged in experimenting and in bringing his
process TO perfection. nr
We profess to no practical knowledge in this mat
ter but we think we cannot be mistaken TO the
invaluable character of the composition employed to
produce the result, if it be in reality such as Mr.. X
confidently represents OF this he says he is sure
that he started from the point at which all prac-
teal chemists have hitherto stopped and that he is
certain that he is not deceived All that he asks from
any quarter is a fair trial of the process, and he is
sure that it will prove perfectly satisfactory.
One particular, it appears to us of much conse-
quence and that is that, if the process is carefully
performed, any article of iron can he hardened after
finishing and polishing, without destroying the polish
We how important this would be in some
of the parts of printing press others can judge
better to many other articles of similar charac
ter.
correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger, who
noticed first paragraph this subject, thinks thai
he possesses knowledge Of process quite good as
Mr.. Kely's. Mr.. X. is aware that there are severa
ways to harden iron, but is that none of then
equals his own
]. J. Gates (blacksmith) certifes us that he has
used Key's process TO his own satisfaction, and de-
sires that he offers his services to the pub
lie in the trial of any hardening operation If per
feet satisfaction be not the result, he will make nc
charge for such service. Here is chance for fail
trial, to say the least.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

@ 0rTThe Wings Of Connecticut have resolved that
they opposed to the of any territory
ercept q. teo slices from California.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

Upon the third ballot, Nlessrs. Durham and
Harvey were withdrawn.
Mr. Porter having received majority of all the
votes was declared duly elected Speaker OF the House
of Representatives, and was conducted to the char
by BIessrs. Hull and Fuller, when he made the fol-
loving address:
GENTLEMEN Permit me to assure you, that feel,
very sensbly, this distinguished mark OF your kind
paray in selecting me to preside over your delibe-
rations and regret that my experience In legsla-
ton will warrant the assurance That the discharge
of my duties will be equal to your kindness. But
viii give you this assurance, that efforts shall be
waiting on my part 10 discharge the duties of the
chair with whatever Of ability may possess; and that
whatever errors may make will be purely errors of
the head. am well aware that during the course of
the session. many intricate Questions will be present.
ed for the decision of the chair, and that many of
those decisions given in the hurry Of business, will
be erroneous In anticipation of the occurrence OF
such events, / must be- Your indulgence, aud also
your assistance; aud believing that you Will be as
ready to extend TO me all necessary indulgence and
assistance as viii be to ask them. shall take the
chair IN tile full confidence that there Will be between
us mutual assistance and forbearance, and that all
our deliberations will be marked by that harmony and
spirit of Kindness which should ever characterize the
actions Of All enlightened deberative bldy.
Oh motion, tile House adjourned until O'Clock,
PM
80 AFTERNOON SESSION.
d House met pursuant to djonrnment-Speaker in
the chair.
On motion, the House proceeded 10 tile election OF
a principal clerk, which resulted as follows-Messrs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

All sorts of things get into the advertising columns
of the New York daily papers. Here is an adver-
tiseent which, considering the subject is excessive
y niatter-of-fact
"CHURcH OF THE ANNUNcIATIoN IN 14TH
srREET.-For sale, five pews-Nos. 30 to SIN the
eastern transept, selected the desirable pews
in the whole church, being near the pulpit, and d.
rectIy opposite the new organ Of MIR. Jardne, and
commanding full view of the congregation while
the glare from the stained glass window is avoided.
Apply to G. II. Winter, 81 Wall street, over the Me-
CHANCES Bank" la
This is speaking right out in meetin' with a
vengeance "Near the pulpit, directly opposite the
OrgaE of Mr. Jardlne "tbe glare from the stained
glass windows avoided" aud--wOrst of all.-"com-
Ssdndfng = jaR rie,o Of tie congregation :" Could
there be more biting satire of the fashionable con-
grcgations Of these days. than has been here inded
and put into print, in his downright practical business
like way, bye. H. Winter, 81 Wall street, over
the Mechanics' Bank ~ Commanding full view
of the congregation ~ Shocking!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

* CE-The New York Herald says, in reference to
late rnmors from Mexico of changes in government
and foreign intervention, with great rail follows
1.-The speech of Mr.. Clay. when it arrives in Mex
leo, will give encouragement and force to all these
rdmors Many Of the leading men an that republic
consider MrsClay as one of the greatest statesmen
Of the United States. and probfbly viii calculate on
his being elected to the Presidency the approach
ing election here, and that his policy will effect
complete change III aciioi, Of the American gov
eminent The circulation of such ideas, backed by
tile great reputation Of Mr. Clay. and others Of his
chss-in this country. VIII be the only difficulty which
our government will have 10 encounter in restoring
matters to peace aud quiet in Mexico, or in efccting
q bvrnsancnt ana qslet peace.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
The Legislature.

Some difficulty occurred in organizing the Senate
yesterday, will be by the proceedings. One
incident the disposition manifested by the whig ma
joTity keep Col. McCarty of franklin out of his
seat, is remarkable circumstance. We have not
time TO notice these matters at length to day. but shall
allude to them hereafter perhaps. n..
The House elected WILLIAM A. PORTER of Harri-
county, speaker; Matthew s. Ward. of Henry,
principal clerk, and Andrew ]. Hay, Of Clark assist
ant clerk.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

q MIR. Ward having received a majority Of all the
votes was declared duly elected. ed
And on notion the House proceeded to the election
of assistant clerk which, restiltpd as follovs. nt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTfON CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled the right eenpton lands within
the townshahd parts Of townships above enumerated required
of
The Land Office therefor
caNe after seeing this notice and before the day appointed the
the public sale of the lands embracing
claimed, Otherwise such claim viii be forfeited.
RICHARD VI. YOUNG, Com Of the Gen. Land Office.
43-I0wist30ihDec.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-09

Confession ofd .MWdtur-Joscph Lcvert
has been convicted at Plausburg, N. Y, of
the murder of hs wife. The day otter his
conviction, he made confession, which wo
copy:-
On the oh Of December, 1916, took my
wife to Bushby's, on the Soulh side of tho
Saranac, near Treadwell's mills, to make
visit. and she was pleased to 90. ! put the
axe in The wagon that day with the lntcn, ion
ot killing her, aud on my re,urn from Bush.
by's on the plains. told her that something
about the wagon was out Of order, and she
got out Of the wagon. | told her that
screw was loose, aud wished her to hold
The shafts while fixed 1t; and a, the time
mad the axe in my hand and struck her on
the right side Of the head with the fat OF tho
axe. She was stopping at the time. Her
hood was then on her head.
then took off the left forward wheel and
drew the wagon forward a short distance,
and then came back and gave her another
blow, with the fat Of The axe, IN The same
place.
then threw the nxe into the bushes, ard
started for the house OF St. Dennls.
thought that 1t was going to snow, and
would cover the oxe. found young 81.
Dennis at the stable door with span of
horses harnesssd, aud told hum that The left
wheel of my wagon had run of, and that my
wife had broke her neck or split her head
open.
] went back on foot. and ST. Dennis cam,
with his horse aud wagon as fas, as he could
got back a little the first. ! found my vito
trled TO talk with me, and ] took up tho
wheel aud struck her with II on the ioro.
head once.
This deed was done for the purpose Of
getting my wife out OF the way, that might
marry a glrl with whom ! had had improoer
intercourse, and save myself from prosecu-
uon, aud save my money.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-09

has to offer Of happiness And reader
wilt thou not join me in the fond wish
tha, Heavens selectest influences and
holiest blessing may long continue To
hallow that abode Of moral and mental
worth
Aud, mother, should thine eye glance
oyer this simple, but truthful story, re-
memeber that il thou wouldst be hon
ored in thy children-if thou wouldsi
have thy days flow calmly and serencly
on-lhy declining years cherished aud
I-vered-if thou wouldst leave behind
the one who would emba!m Thy memory
in his heart, and live in that Of his fell
low beings, when thou hast gone
thy way TO the land Of forget
fulness- one whom thou mightest hope
to welcome at the pearly gstes OF the
Celestial city - oh, il these are things
devoutly TO be wished, surely thou hast
a great work TO do.
The tiny rill has 10 be purified, md
rightly directed at its source, then shall
its widening and onward course gladden.
the landscape with its beauty--tertilize
and invgorate the desert Of the world
iiii maIeslically and peacefully. it min
giles its waters with Eterniiy's limltless
sea,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-09

Hnboring .Siares.-Dr. Mitchell wns on
Monday, ooh ult. sentenced by Judge Gn
er, United States Court at Pittsburgh, to pay
a fine Of $500 and cos,s-about $500 more
for harboring fugitive slaves. DR.. NJ. re
sides in Indiana county, and was formerly o
member OF The State Legislature.
The Bra,,cboro' Eagle learns that Prcsl.
den, Labaroe Of Middebury College, has
been chosen one Of the secretaries Of the
A. B. F. NJ. to Gil the place vacated by the
death Of DR.. Armstrong, who it will be re
mcmbercd was lost in the wreck of the At
lsn,c.