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

THE POPE AND THE JEws.-Since the death of the
last Grand Rabbin, Rabbi Beker, which happened II
years ago, the Jews of Ghetto unable to obtain
from the Pontifcal government the permission to
elect successor. Thanks to the spirit of tolerance
introduced by the present Pope, the installation of
new Grand Rabbn took place few weeks since His
is Rabbi Israel Katzan. He called from the
borders of Lake Genesareth, where he enjoyed great
reputation for sanctity and Talmudc knowledge. He
born in jerusalem and his genealogy goes as far
back centuries of uninterrupted Levitc ancestry
At ten O'Clock in the morning, August 18th, in the
old synagogue, which is oblong hall of ancient
architecture, covered with profusion of Hebrew
texts, and ornamened with chandelier in imitation
of that of the Arch of Titus, the Pont of Isra
ell, robed with tunic of purple which was
thrown black manteet, took possession of the chair
of the ancient alliance. Scala, the Jewish Syndic,
read the act of election, and Samuel Alatr, the adj
dress of the community to the newly elected. Several
verses from Leviticus sung in Hebrew by forty
young men.
Then prayer composed by the new Rabbin was
recited for the prosperity Of the Pope. This is
translation of the prayer composed in Psam-metre in
the present Hebrew:
sThou art the Lord of armies, o God! Power
and strength are thine.
"Thou hast raised the author of good deeds, thou
hast given king who resembles myself
"WEo does not that light is come, and that
Liberty shines on those who in bondage!
In Rome, the Mistress of the Gentes the Lord
is publicly praised the praises of the Lord at the
Portals of Rome.
"Thc hope of Israel is neither in the sword nor the
buckler, it is in the will of Jehovah.
"Not long since, Israel was bird that knew not
where place its foot and behold branch is stretch
ed out for its repose
80 Hills of Italy rejoice Mercy and Justice
have kissed.
"The children of Israel will combat in the ranks
of Italy: They will be sentnels on thy ramparts
Let it be told in the distant isles Let the deeds of
the just king be known.
He has opened the gates of the prisons; his hand
is extended to the lowest of the people.
He has kept the scales in equipoise; may his
country abound in gold and grain.
.For reason comes from Thee, o Lord, and Thou
only canst dssipate error
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

No SLAVES IN CALIFoRNIA.-The californian
of the 26th June contains strong article against the
introduction of slavery into that territory The edi-
tor says that the population hundred to one
against it, and that the warmest advocates, after
since of one year, become the strongest opponents
of slave labor. He counsels the emigrants against
bringing their slaves, and states that several who
hare done have been glad to get clear of them on
am terms. The strongest reason he urges against
the introduction of blacks is the following:
In California we have an immense population Of
Indians, who were born on the soil and have neither
the disposition nor the means of living any where
else and they willing and capable of being good
servants and laborers-they can work much cheaper
than an American colored man, and can live at one
fourth the expense.
The editor is equally strong an opponent Of the
free blacks, and he urges the necessity of laws pre-
venting their emigration to the country. After sta
ting number of against their settling in the
territory, he says:
We have ten other good reasons which we shall
give hereafter, but we shall certainly all the in
1uence we may have to procure the passage of such
laws will effecually prevent them from settling
among u.s. whene, er there is a acknowledgement in
California.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

1.-THE Indiana State Journal the organ of thewhig
party, still advocates high protective tariff and
tional bank. Fanderburgh Democrat
This is untrue. In regard to the tariff the whig
party contend that duties should be so imposed as TO
discriminate in favor of protection American indus
try, while the locooco party wish to discriminate in
favor of revenue and protection to British interests.
That is the difference between the two parties. As to
national bank, believe, with Gen. Jackson, that
one could be so organized 10 be free from constu
iional objections which would safely act the fiscal
agent of the government in the transfer of its money
to different points, and at the time afford safe
currency the people Yet, willing TO let the
question until the exgencies of the country shall
compel the people to demand the establishment of
such bank.-Ind. S. Journal, NoU. 8.
If that is not square backing out from the old
doctrines of the Journal, we don't know what could
be. But the Journal had not when it thus repudiated
its old notions, the following extract of let
ter of thanks addressed by Mr.. Clay the 1lth of
November to Messrs. Gilpin & Farmer, of Newark,
N j., for the present of bureau travelling trunk:
81 concur entirely in the sentiment you have ex-
pressed. 'Give protecton-a fair, reasonable pro-
tection-and all the branches of the mechanic arts
will prosper, the aborer will be adequately rewarded,
ard our country placed safe on the road to national
prosperity and advancement" / have seen nothing
tochange my convictions on that subject. We have
enjoyed, undoubtedly, in all the departments of agri-
culture, and perhaps in some OF those OF manufac-
tuies, high degree of prosperity this year. But the
of it cannot be mistaken. 1t the European
famine which threw the balance of trade greatly
in our favor and has filled public treasury The
crle of another year, apprehend, will net be COM
peted before we shall witness the sad effects of the
repeal of the tariff of 1872 and the passage Of the
tariff of 1885,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
From the Phila. Ledger.


OPINIONS THE PREss.-The opinions of the
press. so far have seen, are most decidedly OPP
posed tn MIR. Clay's proposition to abandon
quest in Mexico. The New York Courier COM
menting the speech. is not disposed to go SO far
with him To give up all the Mexican territory.
The Courier is for holding to California, at least.
1t says:
Pacific all parties unite in opinion that port that
side of the continent is absolutely necessary and
under existing circumstances, the feeling Of the
try generally will be averse to the surrender of the
'chote Of California in our judgment, such surren-
der is not necessary-is not demanded by public SEN
timent-and will not be acceded to by the people,"
The New York Sun says
politicians may connive, or quake and tremble as
they wil-Wilmot Provisos, Abolition and Disruption
of the Union lost in the tremendous shout the
American people: 'Merico must not--ShaA not be
dbandoned!" The destiny of Mexico is in the
hands of the people, and the next election turning
upon this point not all the powers earth alter
their decision. Their determination is made, and
neither Henry Clay, the combined politicians of
the Union can avert IT."
The New York Herald says
els it possible that any man, pretending to be a
statesman, claiming TO be an American and willing
to stand by his country come forward and calmly
propose that all these advantages-al this blood and
aud thrown away, aud that should call back our
armies, evacuate the country, and retire 20 own
borders without exacting indemnity for the past and
security for the future We do not believe there is
fraction of the people of this country that would
ton such of action the dart of their Gov
eminent, their President or Congress-"
The Bulletin, of this city, says:
"If Mr.. Clay really advocates the abandonment of
all our conquests, and that without any indemnfca-
ton for the expenses of the war, he will find few, but
rery few, to support him. Such proposition would
rend the wing party into two bitterly hostile factions,
and that without concIliating for him the abooniss
or even the WilmOt Provlso men,
The New York True Sun says:
"Mr. Clay proposes that we should call home our
Forces pocket our long list of losses and spoations,
abandon part of Texas, and give up the contest. In
this he will have but few supporters. To bring
about such state of things, the magic of his
will be wholly Incompetent
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
WING HARMONY.

With MIR. Clay, we are opposed to the annexation
of Mexico, that is, of all Mexico; but we are not
with him in his opposition to the retention of any Por
ton of the territory we have conquered from Mexico.
We go for keeping Upper California and NetO MericO
at all hazards.-NaShUiAe Whig.
Well, you good wing and an able wing and
influential whig, but we have doubt that, upon
the question of keeping New Mexico, you differ not
only with Mr.. Clay but with nine tenths of the wings
Of the Union.-LouiSUiAe Journal.
More of it; as follows;
The New York Courier ''cannot doubt that if Mr.
Clay had simply provided for retaining strip Of coun-
try the Pacific to to the bay of San
Francisco, the whole country would have united in
sustaining his position"
The Boston Wing is delighted with it.
The New York Courier says: "Under existing cir
cumstances the feeling of the country generally, will
be averse the surrender of the aohoe Of California;
in our judgment, such surrender is not necessary-is
not demanded by public sentiment-and will not be
ceded to by the people,"
The Boston Atlas rejoces at what it affirms to be
Mr.. Clay's opposition TO more territory, while the
New York Express denies that ne takes any such po-
sitiOn.
Was ever party SO united in sentiment!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
Choice Sayings of the Wings.
REMEMBER THESE THINGS.

kEMbMBEh THESE IHlNGS.
Giddings said that our counirymen now in Mexico,
are g armed ruffians and murderers!"
Corwin says if the President will not recall the
troops
81 will endeavor to compel him, and as | find no
other means, shall refuse suPpLies,"
The Xenia T0rcGtgM says:
1--WE ARE IN THE WRONG. They 1.-THE Mexicans,)
may appeal with confidence to the God of Battles !;
but IT we look for aid to any other than human power
must be to the INTERNAL VACCINATIONS OF HE'LL :"
The Boston Chronotype says:
at acOuH be sad and l0ofm joy--but a jog, nerer-
heesS, to hear that the hordeS under ScoH and Taylor
pere, EVERY MAN OF THEM, SWEPT INTO
THE NEXT WORLD"
The Louisville Journal says:
"If there is any conduct which constitutes moral
treason, it is attempt encourage the country in
A WAR AGAINST GOD, as is the case in war
like that we are now engaged in
The Detroit Advertiser said, Oct. %, 1876:
Funds must be raised to carry on this Mexican
war-THIS WAR OF CONQUEST AND PLUM
DER! The tax-gatherer will be at your doors!"
DISGRACE HAS BEEN BROUGHT UPON
OUR NATIONAL CHARACTER ~
The Charter Oak, federal paper of Connecticut,
has the following:
Your money or your life !" says the brigand to
the traveller. Our Government acts the brigand on
somewhat magnificent scale. King Polk out-bandits
the professional and anoned bandits of the old world
The LolceA Courier, federal wing, tory, tariff
concern, says
"We hold that taking the country between the Rio
Grande and the Nueces, is nothing but stealing and
the worst kind of stealing; at the same time we be-
eve there is not chance in million, that that
territory will be given up to Mexico, to whom it
rightfuy belongs and always will belong. We hope
she may get it, nay, more we are willing she should
reannex Texas, Sam Houston and all, and should be
glad to see such star erased from our banner"
OI-The Boston Atlas, of the LIST instant, has the
following:
IF the aohigs refuse further supplies, wia be be-
they the true friends Of the soldiers and
tcOuld take such measures icOud compel the PreSi-
dent TO recall them from ,car WHICH HAS BE-
COME OF SUCH A NATURE THAT NO GEN
TLEMAN CAN ENGAGE IN IT."
The Atlas is the leading wing paper in New Eng
land
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
INDIANAPOLIs. DECEmRER 4. Is4,.

tS5-Scores OF members and other distinguished men
have arrived in town during the past week, and we
presume that the General Assembly will commence its
session on Monday with full quorum. We have
been half sick, ourselves during the past two weeks,
which has prevented paying proper attention to
any body any thing. But if we regain our health,
as we expect to do shall make up for all de6cien-
cles and delnquencies In every other respect except
health we are better prepared than before to
work with both heads and hands. Free, too, in all
respects; and especially from that doubtful blessing,
the State printing, whose place is supplied by much
more profitable and less troublesome work. We feel
better and richer without it than we did with it,
We have enough to do and are free! Who is worthy
to enjoy more!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

CREASED HEELs-A RACE AND FIGHT.-Two
Svals suitors for the hand of pretty Hoosier girl,
recently settled their disputes in the most original
manner. With the consent of the lady, it agreed
that she should live with them week about-the lady
to choose which of them should be honored with the
first weeks visit. The lady, however, declined max
ing any choice, when foot was agreed upon to
decide who should have the first chance. James Bow
man TIE winner. At the end of the first week,
the lady promptly repaired to the residence of Mr..
Robert Clark, her other sutton After remaining with
the latter week. she did first inclined to
return to her first lover, when regular fight occur
red. which caused the whole party 10 be arrested.
This is Of the richest we have seen for a
long time. We shall see what disposal the court
makes Of the matter.-West. Iris.
We should like to know whereabouts in Hoosierdom
this notable affair happened.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
Fer the Sentinel.
Our Cause is Just.
BY JOHN W. CHORD.

BY JOHN W. CHORD.
Has she not sought 10 veil our name,
In an eternal cloud of shamei
To hide our star of glory bright,
In shadows of diSgraceful nighti
Has she not laughed our rights to scorn,
And spurDed at peace in every form1
Has she not cast the brand Of fire,
To wake our vengeance-stir our iIe?
Too much she staked on meTcies given
The fIeeman's soul may not be driven;
IT'S geneTous-but cannot brook
A naughty word or taunting look:
And two short years have told a tale,
That whispers, with nations wall,
How strong the arm, that taught of old
The lions jaw TO quit lis hold.
Our country bleeds at every pore,
And struggles to be free once more,
From charge of darkest, foulest crime
That furnishes the page of time;
lnsuled right, in thunder tone,
Demands redress-but not alone;
Our pIoudest boast-Columbia's name,
Demands easement of the stain
That dims her lustre-pales her light
In gloom of foul aspersion's night.
Then whittier shall our vengeance turn
Back on ourselves 10 idly buTn'
And here consume, in civil fires,
The spirit Of our cherished siTes
No let the bursting No ! ! Tesound
Through earth and Heavens deep profound;
Well arm the angel Of our might,
10 panopy Of cOnquerng right,
And bid him go with fiery speed,
And quickly do the mighty deed
To crush the proud and naughty foe
Deluge his land in blood and woe
Infest his seas-his cities burn
His fertile fields to barrens turn,
Until he bows to sacred right,
And ceases the unholy fight,
That covers us with glory's plume,
But digs for him oblivion's tomb.
bloomington, Nov. Goth, ;S47.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

0EFOur friend of the wing paper at Charlottesville,
handles two edged Damascus claymore his foes,
IN the last number of the Peoples Press. He leaves
his mark all around and we apprehend he has made
red flannel sdSSengerS out of the State Sentinel folks,
and left them bleeding at every pore. How is it,
Messrs. ChapS-can you sit up long enough to be civil
ly called on when friend comes TO town! No bones
broken, we hope-merey little PREss-ing-a kind Of
a sad ironing operation, Ell = Wabash Express.
Ha ha IA! Ehu!
Our friend of the Express has some perception of
the ridiculous; that's certan,-especiay when man.
iested by his neighbOrs. But he seems TO desire TO
try his speed and bottom in the line under
the head of ''the official Gazette of the State" He
can't throw JOoktoaary with his wing friend at Craw-
fOrdsvie however, and he had better not endeavor to
emuldie bin.
BY the way, Mr. Express. we had really forgotten
about that indication of ''ofciality-glad you have
sped out the discrepancy You will Of course look
to see what we have substituted in its place. What
do you think Of the change! Is it not amendment
1t suits our taste better than the old indication at
least
"Can we sit up!''-Well, we can't do anything
else It's our trade!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

OEFThe Union also publishes letter, dated Vera
Cruz, Nov I'd, received at Washington from French
gentleman resident in Mexico, Qor the accuracy of
we make the following extract:
"A certain European power. who knows the Next
cans, and thought they would triumph and destroy
the enemy, (ihe Amcricans,) advanced funds to the
government, through its agents; and now, seeing
with what the Americans have possessed thorn
selves of the country, and with small force too,
it, through its agents, is at work to effect peace
with the Americans, and offers its protection to the
monarchical party for the purpose of forming and
sustaining the government it desires to establish.
1t is said English squadron is in readiness and
will come down peace is made, in order TO
operate before the Mexican army re-organize TO
oppose resistance to the monarchcal scheme"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

The temper of the young gentleman editor of the
Charlottesville Press, appears be eighty rufied,
judging by the following commencement of an sex
pectoration devoted to us, under date of Nov. 10Th
'.OE-The mendacious editors of the State Sentinel
still persist ia prOnOuncing our description of the
fight between Messrs. Hanncgan and Mcdonald a
gross misrepresentation
''These lick-spiues of fetid party expectoration,
have the impudence suppose that because ortuitous
circumstances has placed them In conspicuous geo.
graphical position as the mIsnamed conservatOrs Of a
metropolitan print that therefore, they lcensedin
all attacks upon responsibility where the freedom OF
discussion initiates the least against the reputa-
ton of their party leaders" &c. &c.
And the editor winds up by threatening US with a
Serere Safeguarding!
WE'LL we shall have to stand it, we suppose; but
shall endeavor In the mean time to console ourselves
with the paragraph of the editor Of the Press, pub
lshed two three weeks ago, in ausioh to our ses-
sion papers, in which he spoke of us thus:
THE STATE SENTINEL-Thc editors of this, the
best locofoco paper in the State of Indiana, and
among the very best in the Union, propose, usual
&c. &c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
sill Later from Mexico.

Highly important from Queretaro-HerreraP rabably
elected PreSident-BatteS Jetoeen the Clergy and
authorities Of GaudalararG
RICHMOND Nov. 29th, p. m.-By the brig Phe-
nix from Matanzas, the New Orleans Picayune has
later dates from Querelaro, than previously received.
The session of congress had commenced, and a maO-
ry of the deputies voted in favor of Herrera for Pre-
sident. Junia St. Luis went for Santa Anna. The
authorities of Gaudalaxara made requiston on the
clergy for money, which being denied, the former APP
peaed TO arms and several battles had been fought,
but the result not known. All ports on the Sou
hern border of the republic were blockaded, incud
ing Mazatan.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

OErThe Madison Banner actually has expressed
its belief Of the want of "a decent Hotel" in that
town. This is an evidence of public spirit, progress,
and Improvement, which will be hailed with universal
satisfaction by all persons who are compelled by the
force Of circumstances to stop at Madison. Certainly
the Banner has assessed large debt of deep graft
tude upon the travelling public, for such sugges-
ton; but we hope the Madison capitalists will be
governed by their usual prudence and sagacity, and
not into any scheme Of wild speculation, unless
they get the State to stand between themselves
and all chance Of loss!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

CTIt is stated by the Madison Courier, that the
fiat iron the railroad, between Grifiths and Co
lumbus, is to be removed, and rail be put in its
place We are inclined to think that this is a mis-
take because it is said that the Directors recently so
resolved at meeting at Indianapolis We never
heard Of any such determination before and of
4ouxi have heard of il had il been adopted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09

OF Mr.. Clay is once more distinctly in the field
for the presidency His letters at udicious intervals
keeping hi 'before the people," have not been writ
ten for nothing The Nashville Wing, having UNDER
taken very cooly to shoulder him off the course by
the statement that "Mr. Clay never again be
candidate for the chief magistracy, unless by the
clamation of all parties" the Lexington Observer
warmly repudiates such idea says that 'Mr Clay
is good Judge of human nature to suppose he
any other man will ever be called TO the presidential
chair by the reclamation of all partes;" and that
though "we believe" ''Mr Clay has no expectations
nor personally any desire, TO be candidate, and that
if he ever yielded his consent to having his name
again brought forward, it would be under conditions
that would extort from all candid men the conviction
that it a matter of duty his part to assent TO
such q use of his name.'' Coming from paper in
the immediate neighborhood Of Mr.. Clay, and it
by his authority, this may be considered conclu
sve-if, indeed, there were anywhere some simple
minded individuals who supposed that the "hgh-vaut-
ing Buckingham of republic could renquish
his ambitious designs on the chief magistracy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-09
Telegrcphic Dispatches Of the Cincinnati Enquirer
Highly Important from Mexico.


Doings at QueretGro-F Formation Of plot to dirids
the States-Arriral of Patterson at The National
Bridge-Morenents ia establish Monarchy-EH-
ropean InterUeHtiOn-Very late from General Idg-'
lor'S Camp.
RICHMOND, Nov. 29th, ii a. m.-The Southern
mail brings Vera Cruz dates of the 18Th instant. A
letter from Querearo that III deputies had
rived and Others their way the seat of go
vernment and il was expected the session of Con-
gress would soon commence. The hrsi business will
be the election of President For this office, Pena
v Pena, Almonte, and Herrera are candidates.
There a rumor at Qnereiaro from the Capital,
stating that the formation of plot to divide the two
great States and annex them to the American Union,
had been discovered.
The Arco Iris says that the Mexican troops now in
the field number 900 effective men. Gen. Patter-
son arrived at the National Bridge without moesia-
ton. He was visited by a commissioner from Jaran-
ia with proposals of peace. The latter had been de-
feated at Zenoba, and being tired of war he sought
American projection. Gen. Patterson told him To
disperse his troops aud 60 Vera Cruz and he should
not be moesed, but he should hang every guerrilla
caught.
The Spy company left with dispatches for General
Scott on the 7th inst
Gen. Taylor would leave Monterey OH the sth. The
health Of Matamoras had greatly improved.
Three States had declared in favor of establishing
Monarchical Government, and Of lturbide had
been selected to take the throne, and to effect which
IA 900 troops had been offered TO Gen. Paredes. Eu-
ropean intervention was expected, and many Next
say they would rather be annexed to the United
States of America, than this consummated.