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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

The BILL TO REDUCE AND GRADUATE THE PRICE OF
THE PUBLIC LANDS, which is now before the House Of
Congress, provides that all public lands which have
been offered for sale fifteen years or more prior to
Dec. 1s 1916, shall be subject to entry at one dollar
per acre, for the term of five years. if then unsold
shall be subec, to entry at seventy five cents for
other term of FIVE years, and after that term, at fifty
cents an acre. At each reduction the settlers any
of these lands shall be entitled to presumption at the
reduced rates. All acts providing for exemption
Of taxes upon land sold by the United States for five
years from and after the day of SALE are repealed BY
this act The only object which possess Con
gress in relation to the public lands, appears to be t
devise means to get rid of them they can
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

terrible fire occurred in Boston recently, which
destroyed upwards of one hundred houses. 1t com.
menced in bowling saloon attached to the Neptune
Hotel and extended through Beverly and Milford
streets The night was intensely cold, and the water
foze fast to greatly impede the operations OF
the 6remen, and this, with strong wind Glowing
almost gae) prevailing, caused the great extension
of the fire. The loss of property was immense. The
buildings were mostly workshops occupied by me-
chanics. No less than seventy families, many Of
them poor. rendered houseess by this terrible
fire, on of the coolest nights of the Ma
ny of them suffered exceedingly. Some Of the fire.
men were frost-btten while laboring to subdue it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

DAeUERREoTYPE MINIATUREs.--Kelsey,a at his room
in Norris's Block, can show Photographic Licensees
equal to any that have ever had the pleasure Of
seeing here or elsewhere. We advise our friends,
and enemies too, if we have any % to give him a
cali if they desire true representations of their phiz
yes. If they are naturally handsome, he charges no
thing extra and if they are ugly, he will not grum-
bic if the originals charge the defect upon the process
Mr.. Kelsey will remain in this city but few days
longer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

"ALL THE LEARNING indianapolis cores
pendent Of the Brookve Democrat gives the follow
ing literal copy of BILL introduced at the recent
session of the Legislature, by Mr.. Green, the wing
member from Washington county. We copy it for
the benefit of Mr.. Green, as we think he should be
entitled to the credit Of ali he did, and know of
nothing else but this:
referred to above.
be it enacted by the General assembly of the State
of indiana that Jewrsdcion of Justises of the peace
bee extendd to try all Caises of saut and battery
and Petty larsony and other Misdemeners.
the parties cused of Eny of the bove Crimes Stall
have the Rite of Jewry of twelve whOes Dessisn
Shall be final unless the convicted wish an appeal.
be further enacted that the Convicted May appeal 10
the Circuit Coart by giving bond with Sufficient cecu
rty for his appearance at the Circuit Cort and also Sc
curIty for the cost of suit
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

o. The New Albany Bulletin of the 21st Dec. il
noticing the execution of Fields in Crawford county
for murder says: ave also learn that petition signed
by 100 men and women, of that county, was pre-
scented to the Governor praying change of his punish
ment to "Penitentary for lfe-but their prayer wa.
not heard"
We are authorized tosay that after all the exerions
for the purpose extending down to within barely time
to get the communication from Indianapolis only l25
names were procured and forwarded to the Governor
IN favor of change of punishment, and that among
these there not found the name of solitary fe.
male In favor of the slayer of his own mother
We ask the New Albany Bulletin, as an act of JUS
tce to give this insertion in its columns We ex.
tend the request to the papers which have copied
the Bulletins article and among the to the Salem
News the editor which, while he had charge of the
Bloomington Herald denounced the Governor for the
exercise of similar cemency, and where TIE pris-
oner had not murdered his mother
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11
MoRE TRousLE.-A Cincinnati paper saws /:


"Gen. Scott is in hot at the White House,
in consequence of Gomez having published the whole
of the government plan of the campaign against
Mexico. Gen. Taylor is in trouble, and 1t is said
has applied to be relieved from the command of the
army. He comes home just in time 70 get up per-
secution fever and try his hand in aid of Judge Nc
Lean, his relative, who desires to be President"
The facts to the last part of this paragraph will
develop themselves in good season, doubt. As to
Gomez, the following paragraph from New Orleans
correspondent of the Charleston Mercury may en-
Tighten readers:
ga good deal of talk hasbeen occasioned at New
Orleans by an incident which will not, think, find
its way into papers. Gen. Scott found it necessary
to have one of his staff familiar with the Spanish
language, and Mr. Gomez, who was understand,
strongly recommended by or two high government
officers, the selected He received yesterday
a commission Lieut.. Col. of Dragons, from Gen.
Scott, and formally mustered into the United
States service. Immediately upon this the strongest
representations were made 10 the General about this
man, who is pretty well known the editor of Span
ish paper La Patria, which has taken strong ground
against our government in the present war, and in
which articles thoroughly Mexican Il. almost
reasonably have appeared and been severely COM
mented on. He was spoken of as Mexican at heart
and the very last who should occupy con6den-
tial station about the Commander-in-Chef. These
statements, which came from men Of both political
parties. had their effect, and to-day the commission
has been revoked to the satisfaction of every one
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

Mrs. LIEUT.. Col. FREMoNT.-The Washington
correspondent of the Commercial Advertiser writes
graceful letter respecting New Years Day at the
Presidents house, in which find fattcring notice
of the daughter Of Col Benton, who married the GAL
liant Fremont
Look there in the centre! Who is that Young
and lovely creature with such intelligence and lovely
and agreeable manners, now chatting French with
this diplomat then Spanish with that anon Italian
with another. What wife she would make for an
Ambassador! Soft you, sir! That lady is married
and mother. She has more dscernment than her
father. far seeing he is ani dsobedent enough
to think for herself and to unite her destiny to
young lieutenant, who in the tide of time mey, for
aught know, become President of republic on the
Western side of this continent"
To the credit of Col Benton be it remembered, that
he himself was the preceptor of this accomplished
lady as well as to the rest of his children.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

SHORT HORSE is SOON CUERTED.- The short Mes
sage of Gov Young contains one little gem Of truth
in the following words Of prophecy:
"Any appointing power, other than the people, may
be either corrupted subjected, unconsciousy. TO in
erested and perncious influences. Not so with the
people. If they err to-day, they ciR correct their
error to-Haorrolc."
There is truth in the idea though is badly express
ed Nine times of ten, far eur experience has
taught u.s. personal merit is the last thing taken into
consideration by Legislative bodies in making appoints
ments of men to Office. They generally the re-
suit of bargaining if not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

0tTThe English Tory papers hold the same tone
in relation to the last annual message of President
Polk that held by the British Wing papers Of this
country, with few honorable exceptions. The fact
is that there is perceptible difference of opinion
between English tories and Anglo-American Wings
this or any other subject of politics. except that
English tories always take sides Nth their own coun
try, and federal wings always against theirs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

We noticed the fat few days ago, that the edito
of the N. Y. Tribune had been burned in efigy. The
cause may in part be faundin the following extract
from article which appeared in the Tribune Of JAM
18th:
"Fears are entertained that the vessels will never
arrive their destination but that the officers will
be murdered, and the ships be taken possession of by
these awless, hungry, drunken, desperate, wretched
men. They doubtless unimpeachdbIe pirate tim
her,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

FRANKLIN COLLEGE, Johnson Co., lnd--We have
the catalogue of the officers and students of this In
sttuton, which seems to indicate prosperous state
of affairs. The whole number of students is To-
The college building is not yet completed, but it is
expected to be finished during the next summer. The
collegiate year commenced on the 2lst September
last; the next quarter begins on March sth. Tuition
terms from Sl2 to $50 per year.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

A SEVERE RErORT-The Albany Atlas responds
to the denuncaton and abuse of the Euening Journal
in relation to the war, by republisbing resolution
offered at public meeting, by of the editors of
the latter paper, soon after the was declared, ap
proving the course Of Congress, the Ere;utire and
his Cossnsenors, in relation thereto.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

o. 1t is contemplated 10 build bridge over the
ST. Lawrence, for the accommodation of the Boston
Railroad 1t can be easily done, although the dis
tancc from Loprare to Montreal is about two miles
The water, however, is not deep. 1t is designed to
make the bridge of 30 spans of $50 feet EACH
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11
A Novel Movement.

Ex-Governor Slade, of Vermont visited this city
during the past week. as the agent of an association
at Cincinnati for the promotion of national education
IN the west, in our common schools. This associa-
tion we learn, is composed of different denominations
and IS expected to cooperate with associations at the
east, by the importation Of well qualified female
teachers There are, in the eastern States according
to the census of 1910, an excess of females over
males above the age Of twenty of upwards of twenty
thousand and in Massachusetts, there are 1856 male
and ,y9I female teachers-the average monthly wa
ges OF the former S3l H. and Of the latter Sl3 10
This, IN the minds of many, all-powerful argu-
ment IN favor Of well qualified female teachers. The
plan Of the association this Benevolent ladies and
others at the east agree to incur the expense of send
ing out well qualified female teachers, if places are
designated at the wes by western associations where
they will be well received and employment given
Assurances given by Governor Sade that we'll
qualified female teachers will be thus sent, if proper
places found where they will find employment to
any extent. In order to insure complete success in
the scheme Miss Beecher "a sister Of Henry w land
who is said to be well acquainted with western char
acter from her residence aud travels in the Mississippi
vaey) is to collect these teachers at Albany, New
York, where they are to remain short time, and
where she is to deliver lectures to them in relation to
the best method of teaching, and with view of quail
flying them for their new homes in the west by i'm
parting to them knowledge of western character.
and the difficulties they will have TO encounter in their
new fields of labor Ac2mmittee has been appointed
consisting Of gentlemen of the city of indianapolis.
Of which Judge Blackfrd stands at the head having
this whole subject under consideration We are not.
at this time, sufficiently advised give any opinion
on the subject We think we can safely risk the
opinion, however, that if the scheme should not
entirely succeed in accomplishing the avowed purposes
of those engaged in its prosecution it will aid an end
perhaps equally important and desirable, by bringing
on lots of tight and tidy yankee girls to wife our
spirited and hardy western bhoys to the benefit of
themselves and the country. They have thousands
OF surplus girls at the east, and we have as many
surplus young at the west; and except they can
be brought together by enlarged, safe and sys-
tematic plan, large class must live and die in single
wretchedness. We should go for any feasible plan by
which that wretchedness can be allevioted and made
to give place to all the joys of welded bliss
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

OF Gentlemen of Congress who have furnished us
documents the present session, will please accept
thanks. Also, are we indebted to Colonel Me-
DILL, Of the Indian Department for valuable avors
We respectfully solicit continuance of such faVors.
Our private correspondent must not think that we are
neglectful. Our hands are more than full but his
suggestions are not lost.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

OrTbe Wings of the Legislature of New Jersey
have nominated the Hon. J. w. Miller for reelection
to the Senate of the United States. He will be elect
al IF conrse
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

MARBLE WoRKs.-We would call attention 70 the
advertisement of Mr. Baird Dealers in these articles
would do well to cut it out and preserve it,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

Democratic State Convention in Connecticut has
nominated Hon. Samuel lngham as their next candi-
date for Governor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

To COrre>Dondeufs.

W H. COnnervieThe state Central COMMITTEES
sun IN existence Capt JOIN CArS is Chairman, to whom
letters may be addressed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

OLA Journeyman Printer is wanted at Corners
vile, Indiana, by brother HoTcHxIss,
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

POPE Plus 1x.-The policy Of this dis
tnguished man, since he assumed hi:
present high and responsible post, ha:
won for him the impe rishable honor O
"great statesman" Surrounded by mon
archical governments which have faced
and endured for ages, the most wild anc
fiery elements of political and religious
strife; in the midst Of a people heretofore
proverbial for their attachment to arbi-
trary and restrictive measures of State
and Church governments; and himself
educated to the belief that high taxes,
onorous duties, and arbitrary restrlc-
tons, were not only blessing, but the
only policy recommended by justice, wis
dom, and prudence, we behold in the pre-
sent Pope, man uniting to the high and
holy character Of religious father, that
of politica! reformer. lie plants himself
upon the broad platform Of equal rights
and although surrounded by enemies and
hireling traitors of every grade; po]i>i-
cal, religious, private, personal, foreign
and domestic; he rises above the intlu-
ence Of party, declares his solemn con-
viction and determination for freedom,
and appeals to the common reason and
common honesty Of his people to sustain
him. The standard is raised upon the
pontifcal palace, and thousands flock to
greet the sacred emblem Of liberty, and
pledge their lives, their property, and
their honor, in the cause. France
and Austria may combine their forces,
select their most approved commanders,
and plant them upon the frontiers Of TIA
ly, well armed and ammuntioned, and
with such General, such q cause, and
such an army to combat, they will find as
many impediments to their success, as
did Great Britain during our revolution
a,y struggle. 1t is useless to attempt to
conceal the fact, that the world is East
becoming Observation-Disclosures it is rap
idly approximating to state of freedom.
For, if we will observe carefully the
signs Of the times, we must be satisfied
that as people learn to think for them
selves, they will learn to act independent
Of the restraints Of others. As nation
becomes enlightened, they must become
free, for no where can be presented
more disgusting exhibition Of weakness
and wickcdness, than an enlightened
slave, under tribute to an unenlightened
freeman.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

frlf it's wrong to prosecute the war
in l847, why was il not wrong in s46 [?
and if Mr.. Clay desired sssome little nook
or corner in the army by which he could
avenge the wrongs Of his country" and
felt wish "to STAY Mexican" in 1916,
what has TRANSFERRED since to change the
nature of that wrong, or dampen his ar
dor for the field?
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

charlottesville understand that the
society Of Odd Fellows, are TO have a
Torch-light celebration OH Christmas
eve, and that our new fellow townsman.
VIM. I. Lowell will address them upon
that occasion. We earnestly hope that
the evening may be favo rable, The ceIe-
bration well attended, both by members
Of the order and citizens generally. We
cannot dou', that lie address wilI.he;one
highly interesting and beneficial.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
General GYe1ers-EO. Z.

JonN BIouGH, Esq--Dear Sir:--Below
you will find an authentic copy Of a circular
cmanating from Ashland, and now secretly
circulated through every par: Of the cuun-
try. believe, sir, that publication of it
would serve, to fortfy the democracy agains,
the insiduous attacks of an enemy that loves
darkness rather than light. as we'll as to ex-
pose part Of the machinery which will be
worked against US. Upon the exact accu-
racy of this you may depend.
Very truly yours, VIG!LANJ.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

MEx1co.-Letters from Mexico inform
US, that Santa Anna has escaped under
cover Of a British flag. Weare inclined
to the belief that the Mexican General
desires to escape from the country, and
would make the attempt at any hazard,
save that Of his life; but the chances are
so much against him, that we doubt the
credibility of the story.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

erSuppose the President should with
draw the troops from Mexico, abandon all
claims for indemnity, and by this meas
ure bring the war .oa close; what would
the Wings say and. dot, They would
come Out in favor Of the war, and abuse
IRE administration for adopting dishon-
2rab!e alternative for peace.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

HFOur cotemporary Of the Reporter will
accept our grateful thanks. for his very kind
notice Of us. We trust he will pardon us
for setting him right in relation to the nume
our daddy gave US when we left home, and
made us pledge never to deny. Tha, was
William H., in place Of" Gcorge IT," We
once knew man b. the name OF George ".
.NerriH. who was u ranting New England
Wing. We have no desire to steal tina.
mans honoTs.
D1srR1cr CouRT.-Iho District Court
commenced it's session in this place on Mon
day last. Judge Carleton presdes in the
place of Judge Grant, who, we understand,
has gone east. We have not had the plea
sure of visiting the Cour: house, since the
session commenced, but we understand
Judge Carleton presides with much digni>
ty, dispatches business rapidly, and is
highly esteemed by the Bar, fer his atsble
Ind courteous manners.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

W We refer our readers 10 the adyer.
'lsement of DIR. Reynolds. We are fully
persuaded this gentleman has claims I'D.
On the patronage Of our citizens, and we
'fust' after the labors Of the day have
past, and the hustle and confusion of bu-
slness IN measure subsidized, that a por.
''on at least Of this evening may
be spent in listening to one, who h as de-
voted long life to the investigation Of
scientific subjects.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08

@What is the matter with ssold gran
ny Gates" at Burlington. He seems 10
be all the time talking to himself Per.
hnps some one has limited to him, that he
is great man. Well, if they have, they
merit place i'll the family of rare jokers,
TELEGRAPH.-There is now completed
and in operation 1000 miles Of TeIeg raph.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
For the Express.

=
Mr.. ED1ron:-
Two miles below Dubuque,
and at'the mouth Of the Catfish, stands
large, rugged and picturesque Bluff, we'll
known as the site where the namesake
Of your goodly City lies inferred. On the
summit rests Il weather-worn structure,
designed to mark the spot where his bones
were deposited, near 50 years since The
symbol of his faith remains in its origin
al position, although it has been detiIed
by Jack knirss, placed in ruthless hands.
Upon the Cross we find the following in
scription - Julien dubuque, Mineure De
La Mine D'Espagne, Moret LIE "a Marse,
1910, A gee 454 anne, "--w hich literally
translated, conveys the following Jul
lien Dubuque, Miner Of the mines of
Spain. Died the Gath Of March. 1910,
aged as years and six months. The fol-
lowing lines were suggested upon visiting
his yrave:-
Aged Sepulchre! Last resting place of mans
rc2,ains,
Last earthly bed last everything which az.
pei ains thereto,
Adored art thou in admiration thou cnchains
Those who can fee! this final last adicu!
Within thy weather. beaten. moulicring walls.
Lies in the cold embrace of clay,
Tho outline Of 4 form, which once inherited all
But now, u!us! Consumed near by decay.
How many months have passed; how many
years,
Have rolled their rapid course away,
Since thou vert here lnhun cd, wIlhou, u tear,
Shed to thy memory; devoid al anthem OF
lay.
Thy soul has gone to far abode,
Where the weary are at rest;
To those alone is known this road,
Who from sin themselves divest.
The mighty globe, its opulencc nd its worth.
Commands undue attention from dispuraged
But what cared he for this-his aim was Truth.
ndcviat;ng lrobity;a and this from birth be
gan. FiATOR
Dubuque. December, 1877.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-08
INDUSTRY AND INTEGRITY.

These are two tho most promising
virtues that man can possess. The ono
points to the beacon e duty, the other
reaches the fountain ofhappiness. Without
integrity, industry accomplishes but half
its purpose, and without industry, in,e-
gritty is despoilcd Of half its charms. No
man possessing, and properly exercising
these two virtues, has failed to reach and
retain prominent place in the estimation
Of society; and it is more to the lower
walks Of life that we owe full develop
ment Of these two noble qualifications of
character, than to any and all other class
cs. History and experience fully justi-
fly US in this position. Some Of the
brightest ornaments which have adorned
the pulpit, the halls Of Legislation and the
professional bar, have risen from the
middle or lower classes Of society. Wash
ington as the great patriot and soldier,
Patrick Henry as the impulsive orator
and eloquent advocate Of American liber-
ty, Jefferson as the far-seeing statesman,
Franklin as the profound philosopher,
and Payne as the subtle politician, are
among the most enduring monuments Of
our revolutionary glory. five look a.
broad into our land now, we find among
our most eminent statesmen, Webster,
Clay, Van Buren,, Cass, and Polk. live
visit tho army, we find Scott, Taylor,
Worth, Wool, and a host OF others, who
have even surpassed their own ideas of
renown. History comes forward
and claims lis equal share Of glory, by
presenting Prescott, Bancroft, Irving and
Bryant. Hughes, Hawks, Dirben, Chase,
Stocton, and Maffit, are ornaments which
shine conspicuously from the Pulpit. And
yet all Of these men, have risen from
obscurity.
Oswego now contains $3.50 inhabitants.
N 1910 the population was 1900, having