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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
Central Canal.

MEssSs. CIAPMANs g. SrANN--In your paper Of
the 18th alt. observed series Of questions relative
10 the work 10 be done on hat portion Of q Central
Canal located between Broad Ripple and our city. As
that communication appeared 10 censure those who
have the control Of the wofk il was confidently
pecled that the queries would be answered satIsfacto-
rily and satisfy the public that tie insinustlOnS SAID
communication contained were uDfvunded. have
not seen a refutaiion.
There EXISTS considerable excitement account Of
the great disparity price, between tie market value
of wheat, aud OF -four Wheat this day IS selling at
30 cts per bushe and flour At 81 80 per hundred
precisely three pounds of wheat for of four and
no bran. When the Touring mills dependent ON this
canal for motive power were IN operailon-when
wheat was 80 cts. per bushcl, 81 GO hundred was
the most ever demanded for -FOUR Therefore, on ac-
count Of these mills having 70 remain idle 80 cts per
hundred more Is charged for -Four, making difference
TO Marion county alone whose population exceeds
twenty thousand inhabitants, of fifty dollars day
this is allowing only one half pound OF Hour 10 each
person. when in reality double the amount Is disposed
Of in some way; but even this moderate estimate
shows that tins county alone will be compelled TO
pend SIS $50 this year for breadstufs than it
would the other mills importation, and II is very
probable that the Joining counties viii suffer equally
How long is this stale of affairs to remain! We
al know that il depends the completion Of the CANAL
and when will that be done Persons who are ac-
quaInted with works OF pubic nature assert mat III
the work is not pushed will energy il will not
be completed within two years,-at least the aque-
duct across Fall Creek. re we for that length of
time 10 be subjected TO the present enormous price Of
breadstufs Is 1t right! is II justl Is there no
remedy VIII those whom The people have trusted
with the management Of their affairs permit this work
drag along for years, merely CRAFTY certain
few, who are interested in keeping some of the
present contractors and who threaten terrible things
if all their demands and wishes not complied
with.
The people will some day learn that their affairs
are generally managed by two class of rulers. One
consists of those who clam the privilege the ground
Of having received a majority of their votes; the
other by the grace Of God and the courtesy of the
former. The viii Of the latter is often the most po-
tent, and State work is almost universally declared
off to them or their friends.
II has become your duty, citizens of Marion, TO ex-
anime this matter: youf county numbers over twenty
thousand inhabitants, and the exactions you sub
ecled to at present viii amount in The course of
year to more than the cost Of tie canal. What say
you a public meeting the subject When
rulers neglect their duty the people must act,
ff A CITIZEN
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
1ih of ImlY CcIehrntion.

On the anniversary day of our nations birth,
gathering of several citzeus of the city was had in
fine grove by the margin Of cool sprlng the farm
of respected Col. Drake, retired from the hustle,
noise and dust of the streets Universal good feeling,
iov and gadness reigned in the asseulblage; not
incident remark occurring to disturb the harmony.
MIR. Jacob Vandegriff was made President Of the
day, and Messrs ]. Chapman aud EnOch Pyle, Vice
Presidents. Col. Drake was present as the honored
guest After Being highly entertained several hours,
by the interesting and enlivenng description by Col.
Drake of the scenes in MexIco, Of the productions
and SOIL aud the manners and customs of that country,
together with an account of several amusing incidents
happening among the volunteers, several toasts were
drank in cold water aud lemonade.
The President of the day. after some happy remarks
usual 10 him, read few regular toass, after which
volunteer sentiments were given, few Of which are
as follows:
BIZ The President Of The dag. The Cd regiment of
Indiana volunteers drawer set of boys never shout
dered musket
E. Pyle. The United States: always right in war.
A. j. Sterrns. Our country: uneqlaled-apd its
institutions approxmaiing as near perfection pos
j. p. Chapman The Mexican war: may its re-
suits be such to convince the Nexicans of the value
of peace and to teach them avoid war by dealing
Justly with us and all other nations ~
E. Hedderly. The Irish nation: the people of
warm and noble hearts-the oppressed; may she be
loNn among the free and powerful OF nations. a,
Alexander Franco The arms of our country in
time of war; the arms of our in time of peace.
James Little. Cold wafer and warm hearts: may
the toasts this day drunk IN cold water remind US Of
the heroes of the temperance cause, and may their
memories live fresh and green the sward on
which we now recne. I
z. Pyle. Col. Drake-ths soldier and the gentle
man.
VIM Y Wyis, 1.-THE existing war; may ii be
brought TO a speedy and honorable close"
W. j. Preston. Gen. -Ieseph Lane: who never
saws $50 ahead" but come on boys"
j. I. Roberts Thos. II. Benton the man of the
age,-will be the model for posierity.
| j. Little. The Hoosier solders-gallant IN love,
brave in war: NAV the smiles of tue Hoosier fair
canse the dark shades of the southern cline to disaP-
pear like the dews before the morning sun.
! d. Craighead- The volunteers. The experiment
has succeeded: in peace, citizens; IN war; soldiers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
Ouite Altered.

In 1910, Mr.. McCarty being a merchant, made vio-
lent speeches In favor Of u S. Bank and Protective
Tariff His doctrine then was, that without both
these federal ideas, tie country would be ruined.
In 1871, the same gentleman being candidate for
Congress, without acknowledging any change Of po-
IicaI position, cannot be led to say anything but
few plastering common places these subjects, and
by way of leading the people to forget his former Po
sition, he makes a speech equal TO monkey show.
In 1910, Mr. McCarty was Mortified at the idea Of
this country being oyerrun, and its destnes contro
ed by fo-egners-especially by stupid Dutch and
wild Irish
In 1917, the same gentleman has become quite re-
concIed to the German character, and the eulogst OF
the warm heart and rich brogue Of the Irish
In 1910, Mr. BIcCar:y could disburse heavy sums
TO be expended in the circulation Of speeches and doc
uments, filled with embittered SANDER against demo-
cratic men and measures.
In 1871. the same gentleman aud his wing friends
are as silent as possible about democratic measures,
and really treat roiaS democrats if they thought
well Of them.
In 1910, democrat, a democratic procession,
or speaker, in the town of Indianapolis, would be
hooed at howled at, and treated with every mark Of
contumely.
In 1871 the Junto are even afTectionate towards
democratic voters and that too, without acEnowledg
ING the error Of their former ways, making atone
ment for their former insults.
Will these inconsistencies thrive Will the To-
reigner forget the contempt with which his preten-
sions to become citizen were formerly treated by
these people VIII the farmer and laboring demo-
crat forget the jeers and SCOTS which aimed al
them and their friends and vote for the special pet
and fancy man Of those who were the authors of the
derision
Judging from the boasts of Mr. McCarty's whe
friends we are compelled to admit to our friend:
abroad that in Marion county, good many foreigners
and labOring democrats, heretofore IN the en-
ployment of Mr.. McCarty of his satellites, viii
be kept so close as to hear word of warning, anC
be so caoled and fatered by those who formerly de-
rided them as to be induced to cast their votes fol
the WING candidate for Congress. Wealth is Away:
reliable whig element in politics, and IN times wheI
there little excitement, Gas is the at present.,
it operates.
We say thus much to encourage our friends IL
other counties to be up and doing-nOt with muci
hope of reaching the democrats whose votes we fea
we shall lose in Marion for this purpose, the words
our candidate will be kept from reaching the person:
having those votes to give.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Lilo 81 1917 (


SrR-You4 letters of TIE 24th and 18th ult-, the
former enclosing o communication from g. w. Hol-
man. Esq, and the latter, one from Hon. w. Petit,
relative the posiponcncn Of the sales of the lands
in the Miami cessQns, have just been received; and
in answer have the honor to state that on Toll con-
sideraiion of the representations made by yourself,
by the gentlemen whose communications you enclose,
and by the Hon. Messrs Bright Cathcart, Petit and
others. it has been deernined consultation with
the Secretary of the Treasury to postpone those sales
till Monday, the 10Th December next. This has been
notwithstanding the Government IS IN need OF
all its available resources, no inconsiderabe portion
of which, so far as the public lands are concerned,
confidently expected from the sales of these ces-
sions,-that the settlers them may have an oPpor-
unity of realizing tie proceeds of their growing
crops and thus have the means of securing their I'M
provements and that the delegation from Indiana
may bring the question Of further poStpQnement Of
these sales before Congress- the next session. should
they then deem it advisable and proper, under the
circumstances so to do.
The order for the postpouement was this day trans
mited 10 the newspapers respectively, In which the
Presidents proclamston, ordering the sales, were
published.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obi serv'f,
RICHARD ~ YOUNG, Commissioner.
His Excellency,
JAMES WmTcoMB,
Governor of Indiana, indianapolis.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

STEAM BOAT Lost, AND PROBABLE Loss OF LIFE.
The steam boat % Star Spangled Banner" left New
Orleans on Tuesday, 18th ult. When Just above
Baton Rouge, about ii o'clock. she struck snag and
sank in 6or minutes in deep water. Fortunately
the cabin separated from the hull Of the boat, and
hoaed down eight ten miles, when it was
brought TO Shore and all the passengers in it saved,
including a number of ladies'. The hull of the boat
got enough shore to put out plank, by
which the passengers mostly, if not ALL saved them
selves There we're about 400 passengers on the boat
when she struck. Some ten fifteen were missing
when the Scott leh but whether drowned net is
not certain The persons missing were German emf
grants of whom was a large number on board.
One hundred and fifty of the passengers were vol
unteers of the Indiana third regiment their return
home Some of these lost their baggage, but oil
them drowned.
The remains of six Of the privatcs of the Indiana
volunteers from Vevay, Ia. and those of 1t. Elel
from Bloomington, Ia, were board, and of course
sunk with the boat.
The whole cargo will be total loss.
Our informant, 1t Barbour, of Columbus. Ia, say:
too much praise cannot be bestowed the citizens
Baton Rouge, for their Kindness and hospitality tC
the unfortunate passengers. the Mayor and Conner
Of the city about raising funds for the destitute
German emigrants. -LouisuiHe Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

The Matamoras Flag copies the Constitution of a
band of Mexican Robbers. 1t contains forty Articles
the last one of which reads thus
ART 40 The principal object of this Constitution Is to
elude the vigilance of those foolish udgers who think they
extermae US, without rejecting that profession Is
The of man. which induces him to obtain,
with the smallest trouble, that wealth by which pleasure
procured As long riches sought after shall
have mtatOrs to become perfect these miiaoIs
have valor activity, zeal, bemliy, and consianey
which 1--WE qualifications only TO be acquired by despisii
life, honor and interest"
What philosophical scoundrels they have been
How much they merit s. wing sympathy!"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
INDIANAPOLIS, JULY 10, 1917.

NEw SUBSCRIBERS come pouring in so rapidly Of
late, that we can scarcely keep up With them. Last
week we received several hundred names 10 add to
our list, and consequently were obliged to keep back
all our weekly exchanges and yet Rad not sufficient
to supply the half This win account for apparent
delay, and also for inability to forward the num-
bers from the of the volume as desir-
cd BY several.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

O-FWhile the 4th regiment were encamped near
Jacksonville fellow up the river bank, from
the Kentucky side, and wanted to know g what the
h-ll was the use Of sending more Indianians TO
Mexico saying that they were ga set of DID
towards, and would be sure to run from the enemy
He had hardly got the words out of his ugly mouth
before he received blow that did not much improve
his beauty, and sent him headong, twenty feet down
the bank. lie did not think it prudent to raly.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

C5-A call for third convention in the 9th district
to be held on the 7th or sth Of July at Bloomfield,
has been published. Observation-Disclosures TO
have abounded in that district during the past few
months and even infect the call above mentioned.
For their own credits sake, hope the democrats Of
the district will adjust these difficulties.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

0~rWhere is Lieut. Kingsbury, of the regular
army--the man who first propagated the ISLANDERS
against the I'd Indiana regiment under the signature
Of Buena Vista! Is he peddling the arms belonging
the government for the benefit of his own pocket
or what is he about! Can any body tell
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

THE ANNEXATION OF TExAs.-On this subject the
Chicago Democrat, in two sentences, knocks the wind
out ofthe bellying sails Milton Brown
whg from Tennessee introduced the joint resolution
annexing Texas, into the house of representatives and
the resolution could never have passed the senate with
out several wing votes, as the wings had majority
in that body. When the final action on the admission
was had Mr.. Baker, whig candidate for vice presi-
dent on the ticket with Gen Taylor and member oi
congress from this state (Illinos) voted for it,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

We publish communication relative to the Gen.
trail Canal As to the justice of the complaints made,
we personally know nothing. If they just, it is
important to the people that the evils should be cor
rected If they not well-founded. we should
like to have their injustice made manifest.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

GA Convention in the ninth district, held on the
18th of May, put in nomination Robert Stewart, Of
Michigan City, ds the Liberty candidate for seat in
Congress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

05-It is said that the regimental banner which
Santa Anna brags of having captured at Buena Vista,
originally belonged to the Kentucky cavalry, under
The command Of Col. ii. Marshall Il
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

OCFWe have received two numbers Of ''The Lite
rury World, Gazette for Authors, Readers, and
Publishers, published by Osgood & Co., city Of New
York, three dollars per annum in advance. 1t is
a valuable publication, ard worthy the patronage Of
the lovers of good reading.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

6,TThe Odd Fellows had celebration at Centre
vile on the Odd ult, which the Record says was
highly creditabe to the order and interesting to
numerous spectators.
The Masons had celebration at Cambridge on the
2lth ult Over hundred members appeared in pro-
cession. An address was delivered by VIM. Quares
Esq, of indianapolis, which is highly spoken of by
those who heard it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
RICHARD

0t.3-The men whose tfaitorous tongues have, With
out ceasing, denouncedhe soldiers battles as "aHr-
der and rapine,' now seize uponshe soldiers renown
as their passport TO power Denouncers OF their
countrys while tits yet = be fough'-iraItors to
the Of their coupry gdd advocates OF the cause
of It's foreign foe Wide tbs battle is yet raging-thls
herd of ofice-becaars wSuld make the hour of bard
won victory thtsr jutpe, and weave for themselves
crown Of parfg tri9mph out of the laurels which
adorii the victor's how = Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

O-rThe /" Mooresyille Chronicle" has been en-
larged and improved. 1t is very well printed, and
IS edited with taste and ability. 1t does credit to the
publisher, Mr. r. J. Worth, and we hope it will be a
profitable 70 him as il is creditable.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

CLUBBING.-The proprietors of the State Sentinel
again offer their paper for dollar year, cash up,
in clubs of twenty. We believe the feud which has
divided the party at the capital is nearly, and
we hope quite healed. The Sentinel is the only de-
mocratic paper now published at the capa-and, for
the good of the party, hope may be the only for
years to come.-Lagrange Co. Democrat.
Thank you, srs. We hope we shall merit your
good wishes and friendship.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

TIE city Of Dublin has sent an address TO the city
of New York, returning the grateful thanks of the
Irish people for the relief extended to them The ad
dress says:
Permit US to request, that you, sir, the chief
municipal officer Of the first city of the U. States.
will convey the expression of the gratitude never to
be forgotten, of the Irish people, the citizens of the
vast Western Republic for the zeal and liberality
displayed by them attending to the calls Of suffer-
ing humanity in our fdrlorn country
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

0tFA friend in Laporte county writes US as fol-
lows, under date of June 2Sth
"Cathcart is in the field, and think viii be elected
find former supporter disposed 10 20 against him and
think claim least half of the
The Mexican Feds have not made much stock in this section
Of country can say but little about election for
bers TO the Legislature We have local question relative
to removal Of the county Michigan City The
Coons have majority IN the county Your Obt serv't
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

OL-Another case Of smallpox Is said to exist IN
town. in the person of a son OF the widow Phillips
He was brought from Franklin, where he was taken
ill., few days since, and now lies at the residence Of
his mother
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15


CL5-Once in Il while the wing leaders let out their
real feelings in regard TO the tariff, and show that
they are as much in favor of protection" and re-
strlctiCn,' ever though without any good reason
for it. The New Albany Bulletin, for instance, of
the 9th inst, has the following:
ct J. HENLEY AND THE TARlFF-This man has every
where endeavoed TO create the impression that the present
high prices have been produced by the tariff Of 1876
NO sensible has believed him. The transparency Of
the humbug only renders him ridiculous
T. j. Henley has talked 10 the people and attempted to
make them believe that the people Of Ireland and Scotland
have been want of sufficient food for the last 90 %
years!
alt is twelve years ago since the United States import
cd grain from Europe
II is tlcelre years ago grain from the Baltic
and Black Seas fed american citizens :!
g If the taIi has raised the prices Of produce,
know that it has motif it has produced sufficient
enueas proven fOm the attempt to tax tea coffee &c,
aud from the additional fact that all and kinds of loans
progress keep the expenses of the goveinmen
if this tariff has done Of these things uha good has it
done?"
Any person who believes that the of the peo-
pie Of Scotland and Ireland have not "been in want
of sufficient food for the last 80 or % years." must
be extremely ignorant Of the history of Great Britain.
The fact that they have been subjected to such want
is notorious any other fact in the history of
those people. But perhaps the Bulletin, like an old
federalst wot Of thinks a aboring man should
only have sleeps head and pluck day, and sleep
under a cart at night"
1t is true that grain imported to this country
twelve years ago: but what was the reason! Did
dearth famine exist among us! No: but something
quite as bad plagued US by its nquity. The U. s.
Bank. then the avowed god of whiggery, was in the
full exercise of its baleful power, and had caused the
people to neglect the pursuits of honest industry and
run into the widest and NEST insane speculatons;
from the responsibilities of which they were finally
exempted by the sponging operation of the Wing
Bankrupt law.
All this occurred under high tariff, which tended
neither to prevent assuage those evils.
The Bulletin asserts that the new tariff has no
raised the prices of produce, and has done nothing
good. Well has it done any eril, you predicted
it wouldl Is it not as good as the old tariff! Yol
can't deny that it is Why then should the old ont
be re-establlshed!
/ What does Mr.. McCarty think about this matter
Would he vote for protection and restriction pei
se7 The people ought to know. Let him speak.
CtJ-Greely of the N. Y. Tribune says that Webb
81 the military editor of the Courier and Enquirer il
famliarly known here Biddle's hard bargain
This is not so bad for the Tribune, and is rather
keen cut at the $50 coo; but is too hard that viii.
journalists should "tell tales out of school" on or
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

01rcol. II. Marshall of Ky, we are informed,
recently gave toast at public dinner 10 the follow
ing effect
The real hero Of Buena Vissa--Gen. WOOL
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

0-sThe President and suite arrived in Boston on
Tuesday, the 29th in the midst of fall Of RAIN not
wilhstanding which. he was handsomely received.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15

A democratic meeting was recently called in
New York, to assemble in the Park to nominate
General TAYLOR. 1t was a failure. Not more than
twenty-five mercenaries were present, and nothing
was done. 1t is supposed that some of the names
appended to the call were put there without the
knowledge consent of their If these fell
lows thus steal names, wouldn't they steal any thing
else they could lay their dirty hands on?
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-07-15
PenceI

The Philadelphia Ledger of the I'd inst makes the
following announcement the correctness of which we
are inclined to rely upon:
IMPoRrANr.-Prospect Of Peace-We learn from
a reliable source at Washington that there is pros
pect of speedy peace with Mexico. The letter
communicating the Information says it may be in less
than tlreuty days The DIexcans have had the whole
text of the treaty which Mr.. Tris carried with him,
communicated them, and they satisfied with it.
The President will call an extra session of the Senate,
and this news will probably shorten his visit to the
North. This IS an important fact, and we have no
doubt from the source whence it came that 1t may be
relied upon