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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

The directors of the KnIghtstown and ShelbyvilIe
railroad advertise letting of for clearing
grubblng and grading, all or part Of this work. on
the 18th of next month at Morristown, and on the
18th at Cartbage-he clearing and grubbing to be le
separate from the grading. The completion Of the
Madison and indianapolis railroad, to have in
spIred our Indiana friends with new zeal for rail-
roads. The Peruyians have for some time been get
ting up road To connect indianapolis with the canal
at Peru; the people Of Lafayette are determined TO
connect themselves with the State Capital. by such a
road. and thence with tie Ohio river by the Madison
and indianapolis road; Fort Wayne is moving in the
matter of connecting herself and the Wabash and
Erie canal, with Madison and the Ohio by a railroad
10 indianapolis; and the citizens of Terre Haute and
those OF VIncennes alike, very enthusiastically
bent on connecting the rich and beautiful valley of
the Wabash with the capital and enterprise of Gin
cinnat BY means of railroad.
Presuming that railroad teTer has worked so much
mischief in Indiana in time past, to render it next
to impossible for it ever become epidemic again,
we have only to say neghbJrs, Go ahead, Take
fictitious ubscripions-loca;e no route till you
shall first have made sure that you secure the
right of way the most favorable terms-work hard
to get as large proportion Of stock possible taker
by the farmers along your several lines-organze
your companies caref1lly-ttink of nothing short Of
hsGry II rail at tie 6eginuing-and go ahead.
If your farmers hold back point them to the in
N'~"reu
Miami railroad in Ohio. since the construction of that
work. If capitalists are slow to take fair share OF
stock, show them the tables exhibiting the yearly in
crease of business the Little Miami road, and ask
their attention to the dividends declared by the New
England railroads.
The truth is. the genius of the age is a railroad
genius, and requires iron ways and steam horses
give 1t fair chance Let it have these and the mid
die of the nineteenth century will leave its mark on
the scroll of time distinctly any other period
Cincinnati Gazette
We admire the spirit of our southern friends but
we think they have studied the matter but very little
To assert that it would be for the interest of Cincin-
natl to carry the ST. Louis railroad in their proposed
route. She will however, examine for herself. If
she concludes to do so, it will not deter the western
and central portion of our State from attempting to
unite directly with the Baltimore and Ohio road and
hence finding the eastern markets direct, and perhaps
building up another big city the river, between
which and Louisville Cincinnati nigh; lose a little
trade The face of the country and its productveness
will not be lost sight of.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Tslsgraphic Dispatches for the Ohio Statesman.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15-l1i 2. NJ.
Editor Ohio Statesman:
New Orleans dates to the 9Th inst, have been re-
ceived. The schooner Florida had arrived from Bra
EOS, bringing dates to the Oath ult. Gen. Cushing 5
brigade was to leave for Vera Cruz the 26th The
steamer Telegraph had also arrived from the Brazos.
having on board Lieus. Fog and Washbun, Of the
Massachusetts volunteers, as passengers
GEoRGIA.-The Milledgeve Wing claims whig
majority of five joint ballot in the Georga Legs-
lature.
PITTsBURGH, Oct. 15-12 NJ
Editor Ohio Statesman
We have dates from New Orleans to the 9th and
from Tobasco to the 22d, and Brazos to the 25th.
Nothing new from Vera Cruz.
The Etna, Barita, and Scourge were in the mouth
Of the river near Tobasco.
Com. Perry is at Lizardo, but is expected soon at
Tobasco. At the latter place the inhabitants are
peaceable. Many who left returning from the
frontier and resunng their respective occupations
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
From The N. O. Della, Oct. LIST.

ENTRANCE INTO THE CRY OF MExIco.-In convers-
ing with intelligent officer, who expressed in very
strong terms his convictions that those who condemn
Gen Scott for not entering the city, after the victory
of ChurubuscO. did so without full knowledge of the
difficulties of the undertaking, we were forciby i'm
pressed with statement of his in relation to the very
great impedIments and pers in stormihg city like
Mexico The city of Mexico is built in the centre of
lake, which we believe is nearly dried up, and the
only approaches 10 it are cauSeways fro one
and half 10 two miles long. These are defended by
strong batteries, manned by a large army, and the
heads OF the streets into which the causeways
also barrlcaded and defended by cannon. Had Gen.
Scott advanced upon the city, he would have lost fully
half of his army, and, added 10 the losses he had
already incurred in the battles of Contreras and Chur-
ubusco would have been severely crippled if not pla-
ced hOrS du combat
Besides, we have already seen the proclamation of
Gen. Herrera, calling the people of the city to avail
themselves of ali the of defence they lay
their hands on to hur stones from the tops of the
houses; to pour boiling the invading foe-in
other words to initiate the devotion of the Buenos
Ayreans, when they destroyed the English under Gen.
Whitelock
Such is the defence of General Scott's conduct in
agreeing to the armisce aerthe battle of Churubusco
made by brother soldier and admirer of the General
Without entering into the discussion of the expeden-
cy OF the armistice there is inference which we
think we may safely deduce from the foregoing argu-
ment 1t is the mprobabiliiy of the heavy loss which
Gen. Scott is reported by the Mexican rumors, which
came over the James L. Day, to have incurred be-
fore he had taken the city, 1t very improbable that
GEL Scott would attempt to storm city 50 well defen-
ded against such movement when he has IT In his
power to accomplish its fall by the safe and little
destructive mode of bombardment, against which the
city has no defences.
We think, therefore, that Gen. Scott, if he has cap
tured the city of Mexico, done it by bombardment,
and has sustained but small loss The situation of
the city exposes it to certain destruction and ruin from
our heavy guns aud we feel assured that the citizens
would hold long against fatal and disastrous
shower Of missiles as Gen. Scott no doubt opened
upon it. We sincerely trust they the madness OF
such obsinacy in time to prevent any of those ac-
tive scenes which usually mark the bombardment of a
large city,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Democratic State Convention.

Inc democrats OF the State Of Indiana are request
ed to appoint delegates To represent them in State
Convention to be held at indianapolis on the 9Th day
of January, 1913. which convention will nominate
delegates 10 the National Democratic Convention for
the nomination Of candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency. Also, to take into consideration the
appointment of Presidential electors
BY a vote Of the committee, each county is re-
quested to elect its delegates the earliest practical
bic PERIOD and not less if possible than its represen-
tation in the General Assembly 1t is desirable, how
ever, to have large representation as possible
If By order Of Slate Central Committee
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

TORPEDO TRAP.-A shop-kecper in Pratt street,
Baltimore, says the San, the Eastern Spring, had
frequently missed money from his drawer, and being
at loss whom TO suspect, fell upon the following ORR
ginal and ngenius method of detecting the thief Be-
fore retiring to bed he placed number of torpedoeS
on the floor, in the vicinity of the money drawer.
During the night he was awakened by the noise OF
the exploding teltales. and running into the store,
he found coored servant girl standing by the draw
err the most perfect imaginable picture of terror no
doubt imagining that the prince Of mischief himself
was at her elbow, and fearing to move, least she
should feel the hot grape of his satanic majesty about
to remove her to the shades below.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

A FIGHTING PARsoN.-It is a we'll known fact,
that many Of the southern Methodist parsonsere MEM
bers of the church militant well the church tri-
umphant. 1t is said that Methodist minister
captain of company in of the Mississippi regi-
ments Just before the battle of Buena Vista cum
menced, and whilst the troops were forming, he de-
ivered the following pithy prayer, at the head of his
company
'.Be with this day in the conflict oh Lord We
are few, and the enemy are many Be with us a,
Thou vast with Joshua, when he went down from
Gilgal to Bethhorn and AjaIon to smite the Amor
ties. We do not ask Thee for the sun and moon to
stand STILL but grant plenty of powder. plenty of
daylight, and no towards. Take old Rough and
Ready under Thy special charge. Amen. Company,
by the right flank quick step i-forward-m-a-
His company, it is said, performed wonders the
field that day.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

No Prescription FOR OPINIONS sAKE.-Out of ff-
teen field officers appointed by the Governor of Ken
lucky, he has selected ONE democrat True we didn't
expect anything better, and therefore have said
thing about it, The wonder is, that he appointed
ONE We have noticed the subject TO record the fact
that the Governor did appoint ONE political opponent
Ii would not do to let such act of extraordinary
berality on the part of Gov. Owsley. pass without
due notice. Let it 60 down TO poserty, that wing
Governor did. in the year 1S47 in the state Of Ken
lucky. give one democrat military commission
Lou. Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

GEN. PILLow.-Destiny must have something grand
and magnificent in reserve for this gentleman. No
man, except Gen. Jackson and Mr.. Polk, has been
pIastered over with dirty abuse Gen. Pillow has
been-mserable vile abuse-dsgraceful TO those who
apply it-dsgustlng TO all decent people who witness
it-utterly harmless the intended vicm-or rather.
we may say, highly beneficial to him, utilization
from those sources is looked upon by the American
people prinla facie evidence least that the ndi
vidual against whom it is directed is worthy man,.
good citizen, who ought TO be dear TO his country
as he Is hated By her enemies.-N o. Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

Mr.. BANCROFT ENGLAND-The Rev. Mr.. Clapp,
of New Orleans somewhat celebrated for his attach
ment to Mr. Clay and The wing party. writes from
London: =. Mr. Bancroft, the American minister, has
been of great service 10 have been al his house
seven times-once at party. MIR. Bancroft Is one
of the most popular ministers the United States has
ever sent to this court. He Is very popular with the
nobility. They speak in the most exalted terms Of
his character learning ard eloquence. Mrs. Bancroft
is equally well liked-they reflect lustre on their own
name. their families their friends, their country, and
all that is dear and precious in civilization and refine
ment."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

HORRIBLE CArAsToPHE.-The Ohio statesman has a
Geographic account of the explosion of a building used
as a powder magazine, in Nashville, Tenn. 1t was
struck by lightning the evening Of the 18th. The
explosion was like an earthquake and the effects Of
the shock were appalling. No less than 100 houses
were destroyed and many lives were lost Ten bodies
had been recovered from the ruins. Mr.. Sheber's
house was torn to pieces; several members of his ami
ly injured and one young lady killed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Ohio Election.

Full returns have not been received. We there
fore give the following from the Ohio Statesman, Of
Saturday last, as embracing the fullest summary:
Returns, rece.ed last night and this morning, rem
der 1t pretty certain that democrats will have in
the next Senate, II MEMBERS and the federaliss 49,
We lost Senator in Perry, Morgan and Washing
ton, by the most unparalleled and unprincpled
OF the anti-war federulists, while friends,
except In Morgan, were not the best organized and
harmonious. The great struggle of the State CEN
tired in Morgan county. Our democratic friends
fought a noble battle there and their friends will
every where appreciate it properly; and if they fail
ed to overcome the adverse combination of crcum-
stances, it was not their fault The ederalists have
been run hard at every point, and they have saved
themselves by a close vote.
The House will stand, If the few returns to receive
hold as appearances indicate. 80 democratic and 80
federal This is diminished majority from last
year, and proves how little those claiming triumph
enough to attempt the disfranchsemen of the people
some Of them already limiting But it is in the
order of things that villany generally defeats itself
when bold enough to encounter public exposure. We
lost one member of the House By the floats, and lost
one district (Darke and Shelby yet have reduced
the wing majority in the House from 5 to 6. The
popular vote has not been so favorable for years ;
many old democratic counties, long astray. come
wheeling into line and others heretofore fixed federal
turning complete somersetS. Let the federaIiss
therefore not plume themselves too brightly their
narrow escape; for, in the language of our Coumbi-
ana correspondent, I'VE now going to work for
the great campaign of lS4S."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

DEATH OF Rev. MEssRs. P. B. AND L. N. PECK
In our paper last week mentioned the death OF
Mrs. Peck, wife of the Rev. John Peck, and the sick
ness of his sons the Rev. Phetus b. Peck of Oswe-
go, and the Rev. Linus NJ Peck of Hamilton. We
have now to make the melancholy record that both
these brethren have followed thus their departed
mother The Rev. l.. N. Peck died Oct. 4, at 10
o'clock p NJ, and his brother thirty hours later. We
have no particulars, except that they departed in
peace-N Y Baptist Recorder.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Wing Ruin.

We shall serve up weekly, in broken doses, little
wing "ruin, all caused by that .Locofoco Tariff Of
1867. Columns could be filed were it necessary,
and that from the pens Of the wing false prophets.
The receipts of -four ut Boston, during the nine
months ending on the Both of September last, were
62S DAB brls., and 5000 half do
The receipts of grain during the quarter ending on
the Both of September last 79l ,423 bushels of
corn. 90,303 bushels oats ID 0S0 bushels rye, and
80, 1913 bushels shorts.
Boston, from July l TO September 30, lS47, was
81. so, 5I4.
WESTERN (MAssAcHUsETTs) RAILwAY.-The bus-
ness of this road continues to grow steadily. The
Boston Courier says
The receipts on this road for the week ending Satur-
day, September 25th were S33 900 against $40 900.
Gain for the week. ga, 900. Gain IN the last four
weeks, S44, 600. Whole gain since Isl December,
43 weeks, S275, COO; equal to 1895 600 for the 50
weeks ending 3Oth November; which would make
the whole income this year nearly 81 100000. After
deduclng the interest and expenses the nett earnings
will be equal to IL per cent upon The share capital.
There is new movement in -four and grain. The de-
mand in the Eastern market now great that is
impossible TO procure freigh-room sufficient
tie demand. All the shipping as well as the Boston
railroad is pressed into the service, very fair rates.
1t is probable that the demand will continue through
the season, in order to press sufficient winter supply
forward.-Albany Ere. Jour.
0rFSHP BUILDING IN New YoRK.-A correspond
ent of the Evening Post, during recent visit TO the
eight ten ship yards along the East River counted
twenty-seren ships and steamers Of the first magn-
tude the stocks, lately launched. OF the
ten steamers. several steamships for the ocean.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

SPECULA TIoN--DOUBLE AND TwIsTED.-A gentleman
in this city, with whom well acquainted, pur
chased. some years ago, a township of land in the
State of Maine, for two cents and a half acre
amounting to about $500. Some two three years
terward he sold the township for SAT, 900. 1t has
since changed proprietors twice, and in these
changes, one of them received $4,000 for lumber
taken from it. 1t has been sold within few weeks
for SlSO, 900 boston Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Curiosity.


Fancy bore me TO the ocean,
When the wind was soft and low,
And the waves with gentle motion,
Ripped in their ebb and flow.
Then saw the sparry bowers,
And the coral pillsred halls,
Where the sea-DymPhs Irvine the flowers,
In tI.eir gIittering coronsls.
There saw the pereids keeping
Vigil by the lost and brave,
Who no longer wept, are sleeping
Softly in their ocean grave.
Then wished to know the story,
OF the lonely sleepers there,
Whether they were young or bosry;
When they fell, end who they were.
To mountain then she bore ne,
On her wing so fair aud feet;
Silent sunlight glitleied DER ne,
Frost was piled around my feet.
And the fairy clouds were sailing
Like bright spirits far below,
With their white wings furled or trailing,
Gently passed they on and slow.
Then wished to have the power
To descend amid their ring.
And compel the sunlight shower
TO unfold the rainbow's wings.
And sighed to see the lighting
Hsrnessed to the storm-god's car,
Rubbing, cleaning, flashing, brightning,
Ger he trembling earth ahr.
Onward. upward still she bore me,
On pathway all unknown.
Till beneath. around and DER me,
Suns and worlds and systems shone.
Till our little world in seeming,
Was a star. whose distant light
SParkled like jewel cleaning
On an ocean Infinite.
Then wished to see the creatures
Who inhabit worlds so bright;
Had they human forms and featuresl
Had they be ,uiy, mind and might
Had they kept, without rebeIling,
All the bliss that once was ours!
Were they still securely dwelling
In unfaJing Eden bowers!
Who could tell me, who could tell mel
WIsdom's voice was hushed and still !;
Fancy had the power to spell me.
But my mind she could not dill.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

SHOCKING MURpER.-The Carthage Casket contains
an account of shocking murder committed on the body
of Holland Davis worthy and respectable citizen OF
Smith county the public highway, 90 the Both ult,
by a man named William d. Hale. The arm Of the
deceased was found broken and his body the Coro-
ner counted thirty-four stabs, inflicted with large
knife Hale has fed.--Nash. Wig, l2th.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

give understand. says the Weston (Mo.) Her
aid. that five or six men belonging to the Arkansas
battalion have been arrested and put in irons at the
Fort, charged with robbing and attempting to kill
some of the returned vounteers,two OF these latter
were found badly bruised and nearly seaseless Their
money was gone and themselves intoxicated. The
men who were arrested belong, believe, to Capt.
KoscIALowsKIs company.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

MARRIAGE BETWEEN Two WoMEN.-Two persons.
the male apparent, dapper young tailor, with a
splendid form, agreeable manners, ETC., the female
lady not so young. but sti possessed of charms,
Gently entered into the holy bonds of matrinony at
Marseies France; when, lc and behold. it turned
out that neither belonged TO the ords of creation
suit at law has grown out Of this singular affair.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21
Later.

PITTSBURGH, To- IT, Z. NJ.
New Orleans papers of the 9Th are received. The
schooner Florida had arrived from the Brnzos, with
dates of tie 24th. Gen. Cushing's brigade was to
leave for Vera Cruz on the Doth.
have later dates from Milledgeve, Georgia The
wings claim majority of five in the Legislature, on
joint ballot.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

ORTHoGKAPHY. We should like to know upon
what authority the New York Tribune Indiana Jour-
nal and Sentinel, and majority of our other ex-
changes. spell the capitol in It's application to The
city of MexIco, with a in the third syllable! The
practice with them is unorm-at least in their copie
articles Of war new-.-Psopte'S Press
We viii endeavor to enlghten our brother of the
Press.
"CAPrrAL.-n. Lat CapiieRam.l The upper
most part of a column, pillar pilasier.-By the
customary omission of the noun, 10 which the ad-
jectve. capital refers, it stands for L. the chief city
or torn in kingdom or state; metropolis, "-Sc.
3c-WEBsTER.
Also, Cobb, Todd and Johnson
Now viii brother Bausman give his ''authority''
for writing "cdpi.ol" for city or torn!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

LEARNED WooD SAwYER.-We have in this city
a German. about 80 years Of age, who educated
in one of the German universities. He is excel
lent Iatinist, good Greek and Hebrew scholar, and
speaks and writes French, Spanish. German and
English, aud is an excellent mathematician. With
all these accomplishments, he is compelled, for want
of better employment to saw wood for living
Detroit journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

0I.TThe venerable father Badin, who sung High
Mass at the Cathedral Sunday last, is in his
Goth year. and has been in the Mississippi valley fifty
four years. He has been witness OF the infancy,
growth, and matured manhood of the Great West
Old age sits lightly his frame, and the blessings
of temperance and gueless mind realized in
the vigor and cheerfnness which animate the last
days of life well spent-Cin. Times, Oct. 8.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

CAPITAL OF IowA.-The commissioners appointed
at tie last session of the Iowa Legislature, select
a rev seat of Government, have selected spot
beautiful prairie in Jasper county, 30 miles from the
geographical centre of the territory. They call it
Monroe CITY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

GREAT FIRE AT RICHMOND, VA.-The largest ERE
that ever occurred at Richmond, Va, broke out on
Sunday morning last. 1t first appeared in the exen-
sive establishment known as CREvALIERs Gallego
Mills These were entirely consumed, together with
several tobacco and other warehouses, and number
of mercantile establishments
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-10-21

SurcDE.-Mrs. Weldon. formerly Mrs. Gnughey,
of this city, and who eoped with Or. Weldon, some
years ago, recently committed suicide by hanging
herself, in Covington, la. miserable end of life
made miserable by conjugal in6dclity. - Cleveland
Herald