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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18
MIR. Van Bnren and The war.

The Tammouy society of New York celebrated the
anniversary of the eighth of January, in splendid
style. at Tammany Hall. Nearly two pages of the
N. Y. Globe are occupied with the details. We have
space only copy the following letter from Mr. Van
Buren,, who had been invited to attend. The senti-
me1ts which he expresses regarding the just
such might have been anticipated. He speaks the
words of a true patriot:
LrNDENwALD, Jan. I'd, lS47
GENTLEMEN: 1t would afford me much pleasure TO
avail myself of your polite invitation for the 9Th inst,
and deeply regret my inability TO do SO. The occa-
sion which you propose to commemorate does indeed
deserve, you Justly assume, to be held in perpetual
and grateful remembrance by the American people,
well on account OF the impcrishable fame which 1t
conferred upon their arms of the celebrity which il
gave to an ilusrious Citizen whose subsequent civil
has been useful to his country his military
was glorious. In steadily continuing to do honor
those services and to the memory Of him who per-
formed them, the Tammany Society do no more than
Justice TO their character for virtue and patriot
ISM Your allusion to the war with Mexico is in the
same patriotic spirit and deserving ofequal commen-
daton--he path of duty in regard to it is too plain
to be mistaken Whatever differences of opinion
may have existed in regard portion of the causes
which have led to its commencement, there can be
none in respect to the duty of every good citizen to
give it, fully sanctioned Its existence has been, by
the constituted authorities of the country earnest
undisgused, and vigorous support.
| am, gentlemen very respectfully and truly yours,
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

The spirit of Education is fast advancing in lndi-
ana. We have noticed in the public movements of
the State strong desire among the people to progress
in that important department Of Human Progress y
Cincinnati Chronicle.
Just so And it's all owing to that horough-going,
unsophistlcatcd full-blooded unhnching, pirt-str-
ring and progressipe Democracy, which we have been
preaching pretty successfully for years past If
we live long enough we shall make Indiana the
strongest Democratic State in the whole Union,-and
of course it will be the best educated, well the
best every thing else in the catalogue of virtues.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

GA distinguished citizen of the State writes as
follows:
like the course Of your paper on the Butler bill.
1t is bill of denominations, and passed by the
grossest frauds But have no hesitation in saying
that the bill is not law-33 is not two thirds of DO
The death of member of the Senate does not change
the matter If it did, then suppose 10 were to die,
could two thirds of 40 transact business II so, then
if Al should die, Cor resign, which is the in ef-
fect) then being quorum, could transact business
The Lieut. Gov. is not member Of the Senate
within the meaning of the constitution: if he were
then the Senate would contain 81, which exceeds the
constitutional number Any subsequent Legislature
all our courts, and the people, treat Eyes mus
treat) the law as a nullity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

WITHDRAWAL OF THE ARMv.-Mr. Schenck, an
opposition member from Ohio, the 9th ult, offered
resolutions in the House of Representatives, 70 with
draw the army of the United States in Mexico, this
side Of the Rio Grande. Great excitement was pro-
duced in the House, and the previous question called,
to bring the House to direct vote upon the resolu-
tons, without debate. Pending the confusion, the
Speaker called the members to order, declaring he
would entertain motion until the members were
seated and order preserved. Different motions for
reference had been made but before any decision had
been made Mr.. Schenck moved to withdraw his reso-
lutions but objections being made, the Speaker dec
ded that no action had taken place them the
mover had right to withdraw them. The opposition
members being dissatisfied with the decision of the
Chair, appealed to the House, when the House sus-
tanned the decision Of the Speaker As last resort,
motion made to suspend the rules to enable MIR.
ScheRck to present his resolution again, but it was
voted down by the decided majority of 152 to 2s.
Thus may all such propositions, come from what
quarter they may, perish.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

05-Poitical leaders, in many cases, are mere po-
Gtica hucksters. trading without capital, but very
often realizing great adsantages-for themselves
TIE people reap but small portion of the profits.
The benefits entirely sidc-thc injuries on
the other. The partners, if they may be termed,
have no community of interest, and the sooner the
is dissolved, the better. There hundreds,
nay thousands of our party. mechanics merchants
and professional men, Of all trades, who never
aspire Office, who modestly without attempt
ing to rule their party that better qualified. by
their sound and stern integrity, for public life
than nine tenths of those who perpctualy thrust
ing themselves forward. Such men monopolize pub
lie meetings-put themselves foremost every COM
mittee-draft resolutions-and ccntrve to get hold
all the Offices. While the party goes swimmingly
they are liege men and true, full of enthusiasm
courage. But in trying times, they shrink just a.
some of The Pennsylvania leaders have done. Ou
battles are really fought by the rank and file. The
greater the danger, the greater their constancy Thes
never shrink. And go in for their taking tht
control of the party hereafter Let professional poll
ticans and Office hunters hold back little Let th'
working men come forward, and assert their rights
This will infuse new spirit into our ranks. Our oil
principles will triumph Democracy will be stronge
than ever
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

At Cincinnati and ST. Louis they seem to be talking
10 earnes. in favor of railroad between Cincinnati
and St. Louis through Indiana and Illinois 1t would
be Of the greatest and best works of die kind in
the whole country. The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
The meeting at College Hall, in this city on We'd
nesday evening. was-large, and entered warmly into
the spirit of the movement. Mayor SPENCER presided.
Addresses were made by Messrs. VIM. r. MORRIS and
MANSFIELD. committee was appointed to report
resolutions and address expressive of the opinions
of the meeting. .f sa r
In the ST. Louis Republican of the 9th ult., we
find copied several articles from Indiana and Illinois
papers, upon the line of the proposed work, which
seem to show great degree of spirit and enthusiasm
in those quarters The Republican says:
No scheme Of public improvement, has. indeed for
many years past, met with such unqualified marks Of
appreciation All that is wanting is. that the Legs-
ature of Indiana and Illinois, shall pass liberal acts
of incorporation-such will justify capitalists in
taking the stock, and making the road OF the prac-
ticabity of the route, pretends to doubt; of
the capacity of the country to support and make ii
profitable, there is little question If proper charters
granted, in the present condition of the public
mind, little reason to suppose that the road will
not be completed in very few years.
The Council of this city, haye we believe, agreed
upon the terms of the memorial asking authority from
the Legislature subscribe for stock the amount
of half a million OF dollars
On the same subject we find the following in the N
Y. Journal of Commerce:
New RAILWAY IN ILLINors.-The following is an
extract of letter from highly respectable gentleman
in Illinois dated
SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 5, 1877.
81 am now much interested and laboring to pro-
cure charter for Railway from ST. Louis to Terre
Haute, passing through Greenviile. have no doubt
our Legislature will grant the charter this winter.
think your city would be much benefited by it. II
would divert travel from the Ohio, and throw it along
the line of the Wabash and Erie Canal Efforts are
making in Indiana for charter to continue the road
from Terre Haute eastward. We have calculated
chiefly on and had promises of Boston capital to carry
it on with Would not the merchants N. Y be sui-
cently interested in it to take portion Of the stock!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

Mr.. Wick spoke for an hour, to the delight Of the
wing members and some of his own party, but IN a
speech Astounding only in ebullition and passion"
The above is one of the many whig misrepresenta-
tons of late speech of Judge Wick in Congress
All who know Judge Wick, whose temperament is
phlegmac instead of impusive need not be told that
the statement is false We have full report of the
speech referred 10, which shall publish just soon
as we make room for it. The people will then be
able Judge for themselves of its merits dement's.
This is our way Of doing things
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

New Force PUMP.-Mr. Freeman, at the Palmer
House. has and very neat and efficient pattern
of force pump, the operation of which have wit
messed with pleasure. We should consider it invalu-
able in dwelling house, or about any establishment
where much water is needed. By means of it water
could be forced with great into any apartment
at small expense, with little trouble We may have
something to say in regard to it, opportunity
offers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

The citizens of Pittsburgh have decided BY ma
ority of 1900 not to permit the sale Of ardent spirits
in that city, at retail.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

RicHARD M. You've, formerly United States sena-
tor. has been appointed Commissioners Of the Land
Office, in the place Of General Shields.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

NOMINATION FOR PREsIDENT.-After mature delib-
Grafton, notwithstanding the constitutional objection
of being born in foreign country, we have come to
the conclusion to nominate Mrs. CHASE the Heroine
Of Tampico, for President of these United States in
1913, and now up the Chase Flag, the identi-
cal noby defended by candidate in front of
enemy a thousand times her strength, all In the
modern city of Tampicol We call upon all well dis
posed persons all those who have the welfare Of this
bleeding and ten thousand times ruined country at
heart to rally around this candidate, who alone can
preserve liberties for she did it at Tamplco
Congress may spout about the glory OF battle-made
heroes, the hirelIngs of party may scod, but they
cannot succeed In their traduclng warfare concerning
this patriotic parsonage. No hot headed, scolding
politicians, you must stand back! In the person of
this candidate, for the highest gift in the greatest
nations power are combined all the virtues of both
sexes for she fight like man, feel like wo
man-tenderness at play with power-a combination
of value indeed to Chief Magistrates. Rally
around tie flag Save this bleeding country once
more
Without joking, Mrs. Chase would make better
President than half who offer for the office OF Chief
Magistrate of this great country-CiHcinnati COM
meretal.
If it were not for our invariabe rule to nomi-
nate candidates for Office, perhaps should be in
clined to second the Commercials nomination. We
have not the slightest doubt that Mrs. CHASE would
make better President than the Wings give US,
if ey try ever so hard for it seems to be inevitable
that the moment they nominate man, however sensi-
bic he may before have appeared to be, he inconti-
nently makes fool of himself We hope therefore
that they will let Mrs. Chase alone, for the moment
they NEEDLE with her we should fear dminution
of her patriotism or some indiscretion which would
utterly ruin her character; for it is impossible to
touch pitch and not be de6led.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

ftz-Count Jaral, the richest man in Mexico, lately
made present Of 800 head of horses to the Mexi-
san army.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18
Know the right,
And knowing dare maintain,

The propriety. 1--WE might say the necessity of as
sisting to increase list Promises we have none
to make. Our course is known, and well is it known
that our independence has cost small sacrifice
Our aim our highest aim is to deserve we'll So far,
have not been disappointed if the largest subscrp
ton list probably had in this State be any evil
dsnce. Give of this kind of '.snews of war;
which comes without bargaining and corruption and
we t0m not be found ioanting
P. S. This is rather long yarn but don't forget
that when our list is increased sufficiently to enable
us to buy bread for the children the Sentinel mprov
ed) will cost you only half price.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

a Gun-cotton manufacturing company has already
been organized in Massachusetts
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

Terms,

Our subscription list not having been increased to
the extent that supposed it would have been, by
the reduction Of the terms proposed eighteen
months slnce aud in consequence, the clubbing PROV
ing loss to Us, caused few weeks since to with
draw the dollar list" We did intend to ''stick to
it, till the close Of the volume; but like the frogs in
the fable, while it is sport for Subscribing friends
sit is death to US" Being modest enough to believe
ga thing is worth what it will bring" we have con-
cuded to still furnish the paper at our present PUBLISH
ed Terms, at least during the volume. Then
should the good people of the State, for whom we la
bOr and for whom intend hereafter to devote more
of our energies and time, if possible be pleased
exert themselves to help US, we will 'give them the
old chance make break. And we will add that
II present subscribers will each obtain tlcO nec
ones, will reduce the price Of the paper accor-
dinghy. They can't earn dollar year for life
easier And while this subject, let remark that
brother Defrees, State Printer elect, member of the
Royal Wing Family, has boosted that the Thigs have
given him the sinews of war; which his vocabu-
larry, no doubt means money! We don't care for his
getting it SO much as we do for his ingratitude
in bestowng credit where it is not due. He
should have given credit for the 'sinews of war; to
the pretended democratic office seekers of Clark,
Washington and Monroe counties. But Of this, more
anon. Of their sale Of the STATE they may probably
hear hereafter. We are affairs, aud
would suggest to our friends, the friends Of the
State and her honor the friends of honesty and oppo-
nents of dsnagogueis the friends of an honest and
independent expression of opinion through the medium
of the press entirely free and unshackeled By cliqes
or cabas; in word, all highmnded and independent
persons disposed to
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

CONGRESSIONAL GLoBE.-Blair g. Rives, the pub
fishers say, that
At the commencement of this session, expecting
that the debates would be very useful and interesting
(and they have come up TO our expectations,) we
printed several thousand surplus copies of both the
Congressional Globe and Appendix. for the purpose Of
supplying all persons who might subscribe during the
session with complete copies Of either both. We
will be able to furnish the back numbers to all whC
subscribe before the 4th Of next March.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

These statistics more or less imperfect because
the returns of the subordinate lodges are almost in
variably deficient. But as they are, they exhibit
wonderful results, exceeding any thing OF the Kind
ever before accomplished Sums bestowed out q the
order are not generally reported. - -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

A PATRIARcH.-One of our citizens hes Just in
formed us that he lately purchased farm of Mr.
VIM Fuller, of Daviess county, and that he learned
the following facts: Mr. Fuller served through the
revolutionary war; served under Hull, (he traitor
and Harrison in 1911 has had three wives, Ii irty-
three children, eighty-four grand children, twenty
eight great grand children and one great great grand
child with fair prospect for many more, he being
orhty-sx years of age, but as active and hearty as
an ordinary man of fifty. Huzza for brother Fuller
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

STATISTICS OF THE ORDER OF ODD Fellows FOR
ls46.-From the Odd Fezoas Pocket Diary, Just
published, we extract the following interesting sta
tstics of the Order in the United States for 1916.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18
FROM the ARMY.

By the arrival Of the steamship McKim at New
Orleans the LIST inst we have the following news
through the n O. papers.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
% Z. EYER,

WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
mp ESPEC informs the cit-
HR zens OF Columbia county. and 'bt
tublc generally, ,hs, he has Ioca,eo
nlmseIi ~ bloomsbury, where he IL
prepared 10 DO all kinds OF WORK III his line
in the nes,cs, and bes, syle havlrg had sui
hclenl experience in the business and having
procured good assortment Of the BESI
ENGLISH & FRENCH MATERlLS
hsupis himself ,ha, he only needs a FHIH
IRIHL in order 10 secure the custom.
Ha has on hand general assortment ol
SpeCt0cies and GidSse, 10 suit all ages,
AlsO-Silver Pencils, Ihimbles, Reyes
Guards, est, Fob and Guard CT dlEs.
JNWIkLNY9 SO.
II Of which will be sold al The mos, reason.
able prices and warranted TO be what they
are sold Tor.
CLOCKS AND WATCHES,
of every description neatly repaired anC
UarraRfed And especially persons vii
do we'll 10 call who have fine Watches sucf
as Lepines, Duplex E,capements, Anchor &
other Levers, Rcpealers. &C.. as they viii
be carefully rep,ired and warranted TO per.
form well.
N. B. The golden rule in our business
is ca SH. aud in order TO justify our prices
thIs will he required.
Shop on .Wan-street, beloW Market,
nearly opposite George Weavers'S Store.
December l2, lS46-lv3i
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LUMBER WANTED.

LUMBER WANTED.
posite the Court House, W
10000 feet Good inch pine Pine JoarJs.
10000 g. " Weather Board,
10000 Joists and scanlling.
oooo Good sawed Rails,
10000 Shingles &c.
For which the hishes, price will be paid in uer.
shsndise. :" '''''
Jan. %. le4e.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
NEW GOODS

which were deposited a,
IL. II RUPETT S NEW store,
on Main-street. rhey are now selling at such
rapid rate in consequence Of thcr low prices
that fears are entertained that one half the people
will not get their winters supply out of this cheap
stock. All those, then, who want good cheap goods
should call Immediately and supply themselves
with Broadcloths, Sattineits, Csssimeres, Over
Goa, cloth, Vestings Of any description Of cloth
for Mems wear-Prnts Of any description aud
price, Pamettocs, Csshmeres, Mousdelaines. Eng.
lsh and French Merinoes, Alpaccas. and satns-
Tokery, Cashmeres or blanket Shawls, Pocket
Hsnlketchiefs, Jackonet and Swiss Edeing and
Insertion, Gloves; Stockings, in fact any thug else
that may be wanted, You cannot ask smiss,
GROCERIE S-HARDH,ARE IND
CROCRERY U,ARE.
And you may also have your pick ou, Of an exten.
sive assortment of IN SDLs RUBBER SHOE =
and HATS and CAPS.
Call soon or you will will be to late to buy the
cheapest and best goods in town.
Nov 2S
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
WINDOW rAF6R,

WV tDBanJ Marrow shsd 81 ard Rain &C
w new Style jas, received q, ,bc Ntw Scr
T.. b. RUPERT.
Aas
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
j. III. VANDEilSL1CE,
DENTIST.

MM EGS leave TO inform the public, ,ha
E&he is prepared 10 anend 10 ell The oper'
stion, 10 dentistry, such % removing
The Tartar and other Foreign SUD
stances.
From the me,h. rendering them clean, and
the gums and breath swee, and healthy
The cawties Of Decoyed Teeth
Will be dressed out and filed with Gold
,r other toll; Of the finest quality, as the
case NAV require. which will generally
preven, their aching or further decay, and
render them useful for years. and in many
cases during life.
Teeth and Humps Of Teeth
Which have become useiess or troublesome
will be extracted in the mos, careful man
luer, with the latest aud best improved in
lsnumen,s.
Porcelain Teeth,
| lOflhe bes, quality and latest improvement
will be inserted on pivot, or lin connection
with DR.. VaIIerchamp, with whom he is in
pa,ernship in plate work. on Gold plate
from a single tooth TO a whole set, 10 look
as we'll as the natural, and warranted it
answer all the useful and ornamental puf
poses proposed by the arL
| In short,every operation belonging to sh'
profession, will be reformed in 'he be'
manner. with chosesl material, and al lh'
shortest notice lie therefore hopes, b,
strict attention to business, to obtain shar'
of public patronage Any person or per
sons wishing any of the above operation
performed, ate respectfully requested t'
give him call.
N. B. The public are hereby Informed
that we The subscribers have entered into 1
special Partnership relating only TO plate
work as i, is more convenient for each io
attend 10 the other branches Of ,he sciencf
lea his own account.
a. VALLERCHAMP.
!. II, VANDERSLlCE.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
MARBLE YARD.

TUE business viii be continued by the
,uhscr,ber at the old stand; where ma)
he had y, all times.
ALNElfENTS, TOMB 7ABLES,
TOMB STONES, HE.7RIH-
JqMBS. M.7NTL Els. PAINT
STONES, MUALERS, &c.
or any other work in his line. tie is
also prepared to furnish WINDOW CAPS
and SlLLS, DOOR SlLLS ard STEPS,
&c either Of Ma bic, Lime or any Kind OF
stone tha, can be procured in tins vicinity
EPHaving had considerable experience
in the business, ne pledges his work T."
be executed in ss handsome a style as can
be furnished from sny yard either IN 'l.
city or country; and on as reasonable it trms
EPHRAIM ARMSTRONG
BIoomsbuIg, Nov. 3, ls43. ly-2s
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JEWRIhNYo $50.

III Of which will be sold al The most reason
able prices and warranted to be what they
are sold Tor.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-06
OLD KING IRON;

OLD KING IRON
I'm the monafch Of The mines,
] keep The treasure key;
Without Te mol an ore tina, shines
The ligh, Of day would see;
j fashion each unto ts end
| give it form and mouId
To me then ye, perioIce, must bend
For all the power you hold.
j gave the builders tools 10 men
Tho ham ner axe, and plane
The msson's cunning else nigh. plan
His masters work in vain;
Through me the ever 'eening earth
For hsryest.men prepsreI
What 10 the husbandman were worth
f'he plough without the shsrel
The lever, crank and crane ate mine,
The loom of gian, might
4he wondrous engine and The line
Ger which i! speeds like ligh,
Mine is the rod that from The lowe,
Averis the levin brand
i even the ilghining's power
Defy with this righ, hand!
But that wherein | ssunt The mos.
Is FOR my power 10 slsy
Ills who arm each rival hos.
"a To II eel IN deadly fray:
Ills i who drench tue battle plain
And spread the vullure's board
Yes wisely for ,he club Of Cain
Igave mankind The sword.
'risl who breathe The sulph'rous breath.
That kile,h from afar---
Mine is 'he crashing globe OF death,
'Fhe lhunderboll of war,
The armamenls ,hstsweep the food
or ocesns mighty sea,
Might ride al ease upon the blood
That hath bees spill by me-
BY me men live-by me men die
o'er Arts and Arms sway,
Who dare' my empire 10 denyi
My tito to gairsayl
Wherefore 10 Iron ye Ihe duo
OF homage must aecord,
Andown yourselves ny leges true,
Ard me your king and lord.