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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25
Cincinnati Enquirer, Ertrd, Nor 49,
THE MEETING AT LEXINGTON.
Mr.. Clay's Great Speech and ResOIu-

Extraordinary Erpress-TAe greatest speed euer
made
We present to our readers this morning report of
the great speech of Mr. Clay, and the resolutions Of
fered by him 1.-THE Lexington meeting on yesterday.
This report brought through by special express
The distance from Lexington TO Cincinnati, is egh-
ty-four miles,-which under all the disadvantages Of
steady rain, and very heavy roads, was run in the
remarkably short time of five hours. The express
was run by that great Land Admiral, Peter Campbell,
the agent of Messrs. J. a. P. Voorhees,-Mr John
Voorhees, himself. going to Lexington, for the especial
purpose of putting it upon the track.
1t left Lexington at half past three o'clock and
reached us at nine P. nj. By mistake solely our
own, half hour lost in getting across the ri
yer, which makes the running time five hours. This
the only express that reached the telegraph line
in time to be transmitted to the east last evening.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25
Tactics.

The tactics of the political world are sometimes
quite transparent. week ago, the FhllddelPh1a
North American, paper devoted to Mr.. Clay, con-
tanned short editorial, invoking that gentleman TO
come FORTH and give counsel to the American People
In relation to the question of Slavery and the Mexican
war, now agitating them
Just about the same time, appeared the editorial of
the Lexington Observer, noticed in another column,
showing that there was obstacle on Mr.. Cay's part
TO his nomination by the wings.
These were the preliminaries. The great movement
they were intended to herald, is announced in the
North American of Monday night, to whom ii was
communicated by telegraph as follows:
'On Saturday morning, 18Th, Henry Clay sOiH speak
al Lexington, KY, the Mericaa car ats authors
and Objects"
As guessing is of the prerogatives of the edi-
torial community, we guess 1t was known In Phlla-
delphia, at least week before the teegraphic an
nouncement, that Mr.. Clay to make such a
speech !-NatiOHal Era.
We guessed the same thing-that the cue had been
given-from the moment that we saw the first para
graph on the subject in the Indiana Journal Il had
previously appeared forget that Mr. Clays exis-
tence much less his opinions were of any particular
consequence to the political world but it all
suddenly broke out in the following grandilOquent
style:
ssHEvRY CLAY.-This world-renowned Statesman
will address the people of Fayete County, Kentucky
on next Saturday. in relation to the with Mexico
The most pressing business engagements alone vii
prevent our once listening to the Great Orator
The views of no other man in the nation will have
the same influence upon the American people, anC
they will be looked for with much anxiety by our rea
ders."
new light had all at once broken in upon TIT
Journal and in its ecstacy 1t appeared for the moment
and indeed since, forget its favore war candi
date, Gen. Taylor.
Now we not only guess, but we will beta dime
at least,-that notice suggested to the Journal b.
some one in the interest of Mr. Clay, if not by tina
gentleman himself.
He has no notion of being pushed off the Presiden
tial track so unceremoniously some suppose.
there is any chance for an election, Mr. Clay is deter
mined to be the candidate, whether the Taylor ant
Corwin wings like it or not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

The RIFLEs-All accounts award great praise to
the gallantry of the rifle regiment in the late battles
letter from officer in the army, which we find in
the New York Courier g. Enquirer, mentions the fol-
lowing high compliment after the battle
'Some of their officers and men were standing to-
gether, when Gen Scott happened to ride by. Check
inc his horse, he returned their salute, saying with
great energy and emphasis, 'Brape Rifles. Feter-
ans You hare been baptized in fire and blood and
hare come out steel y"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

MEAN-Now that the volunteers have left their
camp for the Of war; the Madison Banner insin-
yates that while at that place they were guilty of
stealing cows, calves. chickens, &c. The editor
hadn't the moral courage to make his charges while
the gallant men were in his midst. However. these
wings say that our army is engaged in work Of
robbery, and we suppose they think the volunteers
may well get their hand in before setting ont
NJ AD. Democrat
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

We observe that nearly all Of the whig papers
copy the Cincinnati Gazee's account of the late
saut upon Senator Hannegan, and are so ignorant
that they do not correct even the bunder TO the
place where the assault occurred and of Mr.. Hanne
gan's residence. They are smart set of chaps,
these wing editors, we don't think.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

GIVE have received some valuable articles rela-
tive the cost of water and steam power and other
subjects connected with the ability of the western
country to manufacture cotton and wooden goods We
shall take great pleasure in publishing them soon
as we can find room.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

INsrALLATloN.-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is to be
installed Pastor of the Plymouth Church, Brooklyn.
this evening. The sermon will be delivered by DIR.
Edward Beecher, of Boston. The high reputation Of
Mr.. Beecher preacher and pastor will insure him
a large congregation.-Ne1c York Courier, llfh.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

OrThe Cherokee nation of Indians appropriate
about $1,000 annually for educational purpo-
larger sum, in proportion to numbers, than is
appropriated by any other people on the globe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

GIVE have had frequent occasion to speak of the
honorable bearing which characterizes the Wayne
County Record. 1t is one of the very few wing pa
pers which habitualy evinces disposition to deal
Justly with the personal reputation of Its political OPP
ponents, while it firmly opposes their policy and mea-
sures; and we take it, if there be really an honest
wing editor in this State it is the editor of the Records
he is an honorable man and gentleman, to say the
least.
As an instance of the disposition to which we have
alluded take the following account, which the Record
recently gave of the late assault upon Mr.. Hannegan
so strongly misrepresented by the Charlottesville
Press whose misrepresentation wers extensively CO.
pied by wing papers. Our readers will see that the
Records account is fair and truthful, and that it re-
Dukes the assaant he deserves to to be rebuked by
all honorable men:
SENATOR HASSEeAS.-A paragraph has been going
the rounds of the Press. the effect that this distH-
gushed gentleman attacked and severely BEATEN
man named Nc Donald at Covingon, Fountain county,
short time since. The statement implicated MIR. HANSE-
GAM in disgracefu row. that occurred at Aca, in the
same county, year ago. in which, be is stated being
party injuries inflicted Mcdonald in
quence Of which this attack made Covngton. The
friends of Mr. Hannegsn have taken the trouble to
this foul SANDER the character OF man, no less
distinguished for his talents than his upright and gentle
manly department. Ii turns out upon unquesionabe es-
timony that Mr. Hannegan instead of engaging in the RI
Atca, did every thing in his power to suppress it.
That instead Of njurng, he actually nerposed and saved
the life of the scamp Mcdonald who made the brutal and
cowardy assault him Covngton. We glad that
the reputation of Senator has been thus fully vndca
ted. He is a worthy mana gentleman his demeanor
who would Scorn to be engaged IN personal hscu, OF
anything else beneath the dignity of Senator. We trust
signal justice will be done the scamp who steathy
saued Mr. Hannegan from behind, while that gentleman
quietly sitting by the fire, not thinking of anything Of
the kind And we hope the newspapers will be certain
that all right before they give publicity sanderous pa
rsgrsphs calculated TO injure the good of dstin
guished opponent
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

Mr.. Charles Butler, President Of the Board of
Trustees for the Wabash and Erie Canal, is at Terre
Hautc, where session of the Board was to be held.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

A WOMAN HANGED.-At Utica, N. Y, on the 9th,
at IL O'Clock, Mrs. Mary Runke was hanged for the
alleged marder of her husband She made no public
confession but of course it was all right. Lots OF
pious and benevolent people turned out to see the
ssshow" and there was lots of fun on the occasion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

George W. Rathbone has been elected cashier Of
the Evansville Branch Bank, in place of John Doug
lass.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

patches for Gen. Scott. He will await replies and
Immediately return.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

ENGLISH NOTIONS ABOUT THE WAR.-The London
News says:
The nulity or treachery Of Santa Anna has placed
the city of Mexico at the mercy of the American
general.
The Leeds Mercury says:
There cannot be doubt that the military resources
of the United States will have risen exceedingly in
the opinion of Tie world, by tie events OF this war;
notwithstanding the unfounded and injudicious rdi
cule which several of our daily papers throw on them
We give one or two extracts:
From the liverpool Journal, Oct. 2.
The Caledonia has brought the news of further
triumphs of the American arms. Two great battles
have been fought and won under the very shadow OF
the city of Mexico the soldiers of the United States
proving their Saxon origin by emulalng IN the land
of Monezuma the glory of the British soldier on the
banks of the Sutej. The MeroaHs 'ooutd merit con-
de1auation by persisiiRg aSeeSSy an an improbable
and homeless struggle. Whatever may be the policy
or justice of the war, the American army claims cur
praise
From the liverpool Albion, Oct 2.
| The account of the battles in Mexico happily dis
turbed the sad monotony of the week, and the talk
was, that the Yankees full of pluck, that they
fought well that they have right TO be proud OF
the victory and that we ought be angry at It;
that they are our own flesh and blood that Gen. Scott
draws his lineage from the Land of Cakes; that Maj.
lReilly-oh, where is the o needs archeologist
to name the home of his sires, and that General
Worth must, of course, be the of Briisher;"
that the fight fair one and that the result will
be peace; that our prejudices in this matter-for we
are blessed with amiable selfshness-may mislead
us; that all things rightly considered there is nothing
10 excite regret in the presence of Yankees in Mexl-
co; that they will carry with them and retain there
higher civilization; that they will open up the
latent resources of the region and create IN the des
erts of the kingdom population TO consume English
manufactures
VENEZUELAN VIEW OF THE MEXICAN WAR.-El
Liberal of Venezula, thus refers TO the Mexican
For proof of these truths it is sufficient to note
the progress of the customs of Vera Cruz, which
have amounted, during the short time that city has
been occupied by the Americans, to S64OOOO not
withstandng the blockade of the coast and state of
war which envelopes Mexico, and which must of ne
cessy vastly diminish her products and consumption
Drawbacks, matter how great, at once overcome
by the liberal tariff of the Americans, which reigns
in all the ports occupied by their forces. This con-
firms, in part, the predictions Of the New Grenadian
Secretary OF State relative TO the advantages which
Mexico will derive from this war; from whatever ter
mnation it TO. it will have produced complete
regeneration of the Mexican association, both in
toms, morals, politics and laws.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

RUSSIAN UKAsE.-An imperial ukase has been
promulgated in Russia, which commands all civil
functionares who possess fortune, to state exactly
in their returns by scha means they haze acquired it,
Suppose some of folks had to make such state
ment
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

OF When you are addressing blockheads, be as
grandoquent possible-for the less such people
dcrstand, the more profound they think you are.
In vacuum, recoect, feathers fall fast as gui-
meas.
We think we acquainted with one or two gen.
tlemen who follow this rule.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

NAvAL-The U. S. schooner fancy, commander
Hunter, from New York, at Gibralter 10th ult.,
having arrived on the 9Th, in 80 days passage She
had svery heavy weather. The U. S. sloop-of-war
Marion Capt. Simonds, from Malaga, also arrived at
Gibralter on the 9th.
The bark Chaires, 55 days from Rio Janerio, left
the u. S. ship Ohio in port, all WELL
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25
The Meeting.

Gen. Leslie Combs called the meeting to order, and
hoped that perfect silence might be observed; as it
was probably the last time that the llustrious indvl-
dual now before them would address popular
assembly.
He had resolved to do so on this occasion, from a
high sense of duty to himself and the country The
momentous question now presented to the American
people, of annexing, by conquest purchase, an i'm
foreign territory, inhabited by millions of peo-
pie of different races and coors and placing them on
equal footing with the free white citizens of this
Republic, permitted man, who loved his country
to remain silent; and Henry Clay would have been
unworthy of his past history, if he had allowed any
selfish considerations to palsy has tongue. He had
rather be right than be President.
Gen. Combs then proposed that President of the
meeting be appointed and he named the Hon. George
Robertson for that office. who accordingly chosen.
He then proposed Vice Presidents DIR. b. w. Dud-
ley, WIN. Rhodes, John w. Hunt, John R. Dunlap,
Jacob Hughes, Robert S. Todd, c. c. Moore, M. c..
Johnson, Elisha Warield, VIM. c. Benitt, George
w. Darnaby, John Curd, o. H. P. Baird, w. r.
Browning, Joseph Bryant, c. G. Hart; George w. c..
Graves. The Hon. George Trotter, Richard Spur,
C. C. Carr, and Robert A. Athey acted as Secreta-
ries.
Mr. Clay then offered his resolutions. and under
the circumstances detailed in our note, we give the
following sketch of his
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
SMALL FARMS
FOR SALE.

vENHE subscriber has near two thousand acres of
Land in the tract on which he resides, and is
des'rous OF selling about one-halfof this quantity,
to be laid off into three or four Farms
This Land lies on the South River and Back
Creek, commencing about three and half miles
above Waynesborough and extending up the river
and creek.
1t is not considered necessary TO enter into mi
mute description of the Land, as it is presumed that
any one wishing TO purchase will examine for him
self-But it may not be improper to say that the
SOIL Is good, and the timber mixture of pine and
oak and hickory.
Upon one or two Of the Farms there will be toler-
ably comfortable Improvements and one of them
adjoining the lands Of f.. Kndig and J. Killian.
and is bounded by the South river for quarter Of
mile.
The terms will be accommodating, and if the
purchase money is amply secured, indulgence will
be extended at the pleasure of the purchaser upon
the punctual payment of the interest annually
G.. &. STUART.
October 6, 1S4G-tf
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THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF VA.
MASH G. wooDEoUsE,

HAVE been constituted Depository of the Bible
q Society of Virginia, for the sale and distribu-
ton of the Bibles and Tes,amens published by the
American Bible Society at New York. Many per
sons not aware that at this depository we'll
bound Bible be had for % cents! and neat
and convenient Testament for only g.. cents! and
the same in neat and elegant bindings, various
sizes, at CORRESPONDENCE low prices. Also, the BIZ
bic and Testament in nearly every language spoken
read in land. French, German, Spanish.
Italian, Portuguese, Welch, Irish, Dutch Hebrew,
Danish, Swedish, Latin. sc.
The object of this Society is to distribute the
Scriptures without note or comment, and to place
the sacred volume within the reach of ALL
NASH s WOODHOUSE,
Nov 10. 1876. l39 Main st. Richmond V a
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TR u ST SALE.

n pursuance Of the provisions Of Trust nocd
executed by Henry Kiracofe and Wife, bearing
date the 18th day of February, 1914 and Of rs,,S
IN the Clerks Office OF the County Court "f
Augusta. shall for the purposes in said deea
mentioned. on "Wednesday the Sd day of Februsrs,.
1911 proceed to sell on the premises to the highest
bidder, One Hundred Acres of the Tract of Land
conveyed in said deed of trust. including the Build
lngs. This arrangement is made with the consent
Of the parties concerned
"A part of the purchase money will be required in
nand, the remainder in easy annual nstalments.
ne terms will be particularly made known ON the
,u ms 'lac' OF land. and particularly the one hun
oIea acres winch is offered for sale is very desirable
and well worth the attention of those Wishing to
purchase tract of that size. 1t is situated about
one and hat miles north of Mount Scion. in said
County of Augusta
The title is believed TO be indisputablc, but act
ing as Trustee, shall convey only such title as !,
vested in me by said deed
JOHN IRVINE, Trustee.
December 81, IS46-Pr's fee 90 co.
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r d NOV AL.
e. DOOLEY.

IU DVVIIHI,
II ATE proprietor of the Emporium of Fashion,
- begs leave, most respectfully, to inform his
friends and the public generally that he has remov-
ed to the corner formerly occupied by Messrs. c.
Il. Cochran & Co opposite Messrs Isaac Paul& Co.,
where he socits share Of public patronage. To
his old customers he returns his thanks for past
favors. and to the public at large he begs leave to
say, that if they wish their work done in the best
style, their garments TO fit neat and WELL to call on
him; and If it is not true, leave the work on his
hands. He will take all kinds OF country produce
in payment, and will work as cheap, if not little
cheaper. than the cheapest Tailor in Staunton.-He
desires all who have work to do TO call on him. and
see his work and his prices before giving it out
Tie has just received the LATEST FASHIONS.
and he Will continue to do so regularly as fast as
they are issued.-And he further begs leave to say.
that he will make at any time full suit Of Clothes,
when required, in twenty-four hours.
Staunton October g ISi6-6m
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NOTICE..

vUNHE Partnership Of CRAWFORD s. CocHaAN ex-
Il pires by Limitation, the LIST day of April 1916
Crawford takes the Stock of Goods on hand and the
debts and accounts that have accrued since the day
OF January, lS46. Cochran takes the debts due on the
LIST January 1916, and will pay all claims against the
late firm We respectfully request old friends and
customers 10 make payment without delay.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD.
GEORGE NJ. COCHRAN
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LAND FOR SALE,

n
WILL be sold to the highest bidder on Monday
the 18th of February next, if fair, if not, the
next fair day, tract of land containing
lSg 1G4 AO&lAS9
lying in the County Of Augusta, ten miles South of
Staunton, formerly the property Of James Caruth-
ors, decd, and adjoining the lands OF David Bell,
John Brooks and others. There are on the land
comfortable
DIV ELLJN HOUSE,
good Orchard, good Water good Barn and other
convenient houses. and ten Acres of rood Meadow
The whole Of the land is very level and in good
state Of cultivation. Terms made known on the
day of sale. VIM. G.. BROWNING.
December II 1S46#
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DWELLE.V1s HOUSE ARA
with all necessary out houses Spring house, my
and Smoke house, large and convenient Il0
Barn with a Granary attached TO il, and an A-An-
excellent Orchard of choice fruit trees
The greater part Of the tract is untulaing without
being steep broken and about hundred acres of
it are Of the first quality of Augusta land.
There are two ncvcr-faling Springs near the Dwell
ing house. and others different parts of the tract
which afford an ample supply of water. The Meadow
rs large and exceedingly productive, and than
an acre OF II is liable to damage from frcshcts.
The location of the Springs and the woodland is
such axe it easy divide the tract into two or
three FARMS giving TO each abundant supply of tim
Der and water
In point of fertility Of soil, salu6rty of climate adj
vantages OF society and convenience TO schools 10
church, and TO market this surpassed by few
If any in the county and the subscriber confidently
recommend ii to any gentleman who wishes TO obtain
such combination Of advantages for fair
Any one DESTROYS OF purchasing is requested to call
and examine the land for hmse IT, can tn learn
the terms of sale which will be accommodating.
April IL, IS45. MOSES McCUE
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A VALUABLE FARM
IN THE UPPER END OF ALBEMARI.E
iSOi2 NAHafN.

EO& SAlLlAo
virtue OF the provisions of certain trust deed,
executed to the subscriber by Jesse Wood II
IN his lifetime. bearing date the twelfth dav NJ
november. 1928. and duly recorded in the Clerks
once oi Albemare County Conrt for the purposes
'nefein mentioned, shall, on Friday the 18th day
vi january next, proceed TO sell at auction ON tho
premises, to the highest bidder the
Tract Of Land
conveyed in said deed, lying in the unner ond n
AioemaIle, In The nelghborhood Of divers Pro-
cinct. miles from Rockfsh Gap. adioninn ,ho
lands of William III. Harris and others. and coS,.;n
ing by estimation, about Three Hundred and Sir
tyHree Heres, of excellent quality n large norton
OF winch Is cleared, and in good order for farming
embracing also considerable quantity of prime low
grounds. SAID tract has on it large and valuable
Brick Dwe\\ing House.
with the usual ou,-housos to be found nnon oood
farms. P''' soou
1t Is proper however, to state that after the death
OF said Jesse Wood, the dover of his widow in The
silo land, was land off and allotted to her, and that
,"o ea'u Dwe'iihg House, and most of the out
houses are situated on the dover part but that the
remainder of said tract, has on it a comfortable
log Dwelling House, Sc,
and also includes very large portion of the mos,
valuable part OF the lands The ,chole of the said
tract OF land VIII however be sold subject to the said
dover right, which might probably be also purchas-
ed, upon accommodating terms. The sale will be
made upon the following terms One third of the
purchase money will be required to be paid in cash.
and the remaining two thirds in two equal annual
payments, Cot one and two years from the day OF
sale) to be secured by bond with approved security
from the purchaser, and also deed of trust ON the
Land TO secure more effectually the same.
Acting rs Trustee will convey only such title
to said Land as is vested in me by said trust deed
which is considered TO be good
JOHN Il. SPIECE, Trustee.
December 81. 1916.