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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

ACCIDENT TO Mr.. PErTIT.-The following card ap-
pears in the last Washington Union:
SIR: Presuming that you may not be advised of the
facts in regard to the accident that happened to Mr.
Petit last evening, his friend deem it proper to
give them as they occurred, which follows
After tea Mr.. Petit visited the Ladies' Fair at the
Apollo Hall, and, his return home, in company
with myself, down the avenue, "a slight having
fallen in the meantime, his foot slipped. and he fell
tie pavement, re-breaking the leg which he broke
in July last by being thrown from his carriage while
canvassng his district.
Mr.. p is doing well this evening could be
expected.
BY publishing this note you will oblige,
Yours, respectfully, JAS. COLEMAN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, l64F
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13
Congress

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. s.
Senate.-The bill providing for the clothing of the
Volunteers was read the third time and passed.
The bill to raise ten regiments laid over from
Friday, heing the next in order. came up.
Mr. Cass was in favot of it's immediate passage
Mr.. Crittenden moved It's posponement to hear
animated debate.
The bill was laid over till Wednesday, and the Sem
ate adjourned.
House.-A resolution was submitted by Mr.. Hud-
son. of Mass, advising the withdrawal of the troops
from Mexico, relinquishing indemnify providing the
convention settle old claims. Motion TO lay on the
table was negatived by "a to 49, The resolution was
killed by vote Of Al to 135.
MIR. Houson's amendment to the resolution of
thanks to General Scott declaring the unnecessa
ry and begun by the President was adoped-ycas 50,
nays 81. Resolution lies over amended.
Adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

One ISLANDER AGAINST GEN. LANE ADMITTED
There is hardly general officer of democratic politics
in the field, who has not been less slandered
General Lane, brave as any enrolled in the
army, has had TO stand his full share of abuse; and
many of our wing editors, though State pride ought
to have operated restraint, have assisted TO
circulate ISLANDERS against him. The State Journal,
however, has at last had the magnanmy to admit that
one of the statements made against the General is
false. The Journal of the Sd inst, has the following
paragraph, which explains itself:
ave are happy to find contradiction of the report
in reference to Gen. Lanes leaving Vera Cruz with
barely sufficient ammunition to last him to the Ma
tona Bridge, and having to detail portion of his
force to send back after more We could never bring
ourselves to beive this report, rejecting much dis
honor upon the military capacities of Gen. Lane, al
though it has gone uncontradiced until the present
| time. -
"Capt. r. NJ. Evans, of the 9th regiment of Indiana
volunteers, writes to the Evansville Journal, from
Vera Cruz, and gives the whole particulars of thu
transaction upon which the report predicaed,
clearly exonerates Gen. Lane from all censure. il
fact there not word Of truth in the whole story
with the exception of the detail of portion of BIZ
men at the National Bridge to send back to Vert
Cruz but instead of sending them after ammunition
Gen. Lane sent them escort to an Unprotected
downward train which he had met at the former place
and which was going to Vera Cruz after provisions
to relieve the beseged garrison at Peroe, Jaapa,
Puebla. Gen. Lane started from Vera Cruz witt
2 100 men, and with ample provisions to last then
clear through to Mexico He had also four Wagons
loaded with ammunition, besides forty rounds carries
by each soldier"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13
Published every Thursday
THE GREAT MATCEl!---Tipton fairly
in the Field!
TIPTqS, Upton COUNTY, ND,
Dec. 30, lS47.(

Dec. 30, 1S47.}
MEssRs. CHAPMANs g. SPANN The Democracy
are anxious 10 take the premium offered by you of
one years subscription to the State Sentinel Free and
IN order TO enable to act advisedy in the NATTER
PROFOUND the following question, towit:
In deciding the question, will you count from
where the subscriptions sent, 10 where they
sent!
We think it should count from where they are SENT
and not TO where they are sent Our reason for so
thinking follows there are but three post offices
in our county, and matter of course portion of
our citizens are remote from any p. o. situated in
this county, and closer to some p o. in an adjoining
county. Such especially is the with the SOUTH
ern, southwestern and northwestern portions of
county.
Now if they could have their papers sent to the P
o. nearest TO them, will be able to enter the lists
with reasonable prospect Of success, and add your
subscription list this year double thrice the number
Of any former year.
Hoping that you will answer this agreeable to our
wishes, | remain yours in the Bonds of Democracy,
J. S. R.
Onr valued correspondent is right, according to our
judgement. In sparsely settled part of the State,
where post offices are few and far between we think
that if the residents of one county live nearer to
post Office in another county, they should have their
papers so directed and still be counted from whence
they sent, where they reside. Such will be &C.
csiOn. We thank our friends for their interest, and
hope others will not let them 'walk over the track
without an effort. Indeed there already two en-
tries and from present appearances the purse will be
one worth running for.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

BANK FAILUREs.-The Banks of a swindng char
acter, having during the past season of prosperity
been able to thrust upon the community large amounts
of their fraudulent notes. are now beginning to smash
up rapidly. Strange that people will tolerate these
legalized robbers, as they do! Here is list of the
latest failures.
The "Susquehanna county Bank in Pennsylvania;
the delaware Bridge Company Bank" in New Jer-
sey; the Flames Bank" at Janesville; the Commer-
cal Bank" of Friendship; the Security Bank" of
Huntsville; the Merchants Bank of Canandaigua;
and the Franklin Bank of French Creek; all in the
State of New York, are reported to have broken.
We shall soon have general smash among the rot
ten and swindling concerns of Ohio. Don't keep any
of these worthless rags on hand
PLAINFIELD BANK, N. 1.-THE Wing Governor,
Young, of New York, has refused to surrender two
Of the Beaches citizens of New York, to the Gov
ernor of New Jersey for trial on an Indictment charg
ing them with the embezzement of large amount of
the funds of the rlaned Bank of which one of them
waslCashicr and the other Director.
Upon this course of the Wing Governor, the N. Y.
Courier & Enquirer wing paper, remarks as fol-
lows:
'Here, then, we find Gov. Young, elected to his
hlgn olce, through tamperlng win crime III our
own State-makng ready TO set at nought the Constl
futon of the U. s., as unconcernedy he did the
laws and Constitution of N. Y, and all in furherance
Of crime.
s.Tbe pretence that a Governor receiving requi-
sition from another Governor in due form, in
dictment for crime, hasa discretion whether or not
to comply with such requisrrion, 10 trI-
fling and illogical as the subterfuge attempted as TO
whether embezzlemcnt was an indictable "crime' at
the time of the adoption Of the federal constitution is
immoral
"Unhappily, the constitution provides no remedy
for such breach of official duty in the intercourse of
two States, and the people of New York-law abiding
as people-must submit yet awhile to the humilia-
ton of being misrepresented by Chief Magistrate
who seems little 10 partake in their respect for
law"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13
To Ireland.

Why cold is thy harpi why rings not with gladness
The song Of thy children, o J Erin the fair
Whence is thy misery, tn sorrow, thy sadness
o. will not the voice of freedom declare
See, see the cheek of Hibernis's beauty,
Expressions fell reptile revels to slay-f
See see but the patriot, dauntless in duty;
Like Erin's past glory, he is doomed to decay.
There wall by the howell the clear sunny fountain,
The hamlet the cottage for famine is there.
We will seek then the Aged, afar on the mountain,
And learn what oppression his people DO bear.
He will point to the rich purple valleys of Erin,
Her hills greenly clad, and her pure azure skies,
He will teach thee how lavish kind nature has been,
In bestowing her blessing, her needful supplies.
And yet Of these blessings sadly perverted,
He surely might claim of reflection sigh.
And well might he ask, though their freedom be fled,
IL his people forever, by hunger, must die
How faded thy glory, thou land of dead joy !
Shall the light of thy genius survive not the tomb
Shall the night Of thy winter forever destroy
The flowers that living, in grandeur might bloom
Lebanon, Ind. s. N.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

rThe State Journal is horror stricken at the idea
Of taxing tea and coffee half cent per pound for the
purpose Of diminishing the war debt,-but is very
anxious that direct taxes shall be levied upon peo-
pie for the full amount of the war expenses they
1t knows that nobody would feel the tea and
coffee tax. bot they would feel the direct taxes San
ia Anna and the Journal doubt would agree on ibis
point os well others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

The PALMER HoUsE.-Since the death of Hon. Mr..
Kennedy. the proprietor of the Palmer House has had
it thoroughly cleaned, and thoroughly disnfected.
All articles used in the apartment occupied by the late
deceased, have been burned and authorized to
say, that danger may be feared to any Of the in
mates at least far contagon Is concerned. The
proprietor deserves credit for his exertions render
his patrons safe and comfortable. :
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

1.-THE LocOMorrVE-"-This pithy little paper has
been revived by its former conductors, Messrs DAVID
r. ELDER g. Co. The b'hoys say they better than
prepared to please and entertain their readers.
Let all who doubt subscribe and see for themselves
1t is issued from the book and job Office o. Douglass
& Elder, where all desiring 1t will be waited upon
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

OtrThe Knoxville Tribune bitter .whig paper,
thus denounces tie wing legislature of that State:
ave think the good people Of the State ought to
send delegation Nashville competent 10 instruct
our lawmakers in the way they should go. A motion
has been made to adjourn on the 10Th Instant and we
sincerely trust, do the people, that will pass and
that they will 90 home ard be permitted to stay there.
is to he hoped that such another Legislature lciH
neper assemble az Tennessee"
We hone so too
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

Old Hull captuated and old Rogers and old
Chauncey cruised in vain for the enemy; while
young Scott, Brown, &c. beat him on every field and
young Hull and young Perry. &C., swept him from
the waters.-Philadelphia paper.
You tell what s.yoang Scott did in the
with Great Britain. Now tell us what old Scott has
done in the war with Mexico Please tell US little
too about the doings of old fayor-LOuisuiHe Jour
nal.
'Old" Scott and Taylor did in Mexico what zoe do
not believe they would have done if they had been
twenty-five years younger. "Old" Taylor permitted
the Mexicans to march out of Monterey with arms
and ammunition, and had to meet the same men at
Buena Vista and ''Old" Scott granted armistice
at the city of Mexico which gave the Mexican army
time to recover themselves, and to defend the city
much more energetically than they could have done,
if the armistice had not been granted. These two
rors cost the lives of perhaps thousand American
soldiers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

The WEsT.-TheIe is no part of the world about
which the people of our Eastern States more err
roneously informed than our own Western country
". Y. Jour. Of Com.
There is truth in that declaration, certain. We are
glad to see that The Journal Of Commences is trying
enhghten our eastern brethren on the subject.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

OL5rThe Ohio Court in Bank, Indian for Supreme
COurt) recently decided that the right of the State
GUST Dr.. Beecher from his professorshp in the Lane
Seminary was barred BY the stutute requiring such
cases to be prosecuted within three years after the
cause Of custer arose and accrued
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

Lost. few evenings since, thetop of silver plat
ed candlestick. It was dropped between the lower
market and the court house. The finder will please
leave it at this Office, and receive the thanks of the
owner.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

Messrs. Editors Of the Sentinei:-It appears by
the accounts in the journals that the famine in Ire
land is again likely to be nearly, quite distress
ing as heretofore. 1t has been stated that nearly
million of the Irish people persisted by hunger during
the past year. Knowing what Ireland is by nature,
we cannot believe that the suferings of her people
could be great as they at present, if she had
well-reguated government. We trust that brighter
day WILL ere long, dawn the classic land of The
I'D Isle
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

0-1-only teo members of the Hartford Convention
survive.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

OF The respect which wing editors entertain for
'iied BY the louisville Journal and lndiapa Journal
both Of whom say that Mr.. Gallatin was one of the
greatest champions Of the last war with Great Brit.
aim. Mr. Clay says positively that Mr.. Gallatin was
OPPOSED to it up to the time Of its declaration:Neu
Albany Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

SUBsIsTING ON THE ENEMY,-An extract of letter
received in Washington from an officer at Monterey
dated the 10th November approves of the order said
be transmitted to Gen. Taylor to subsst the army
off the country. The writer says
"The country this side of the mountains can sub
SiSt and pay the army here, and feel more annoyed
than they do from their government in times of
peace. 1 hope this system will be carried out on both
lines. heard, to-day, that richly laden train Of
mules, (l70 in number,) with lead, gold dust, &C.,
had been captured near Saltillo. few days since.
The lead being contraband, the whole will be consca
ted 1t is said to be worth $4,000. Its destination
San Luis Potosi, place the other side Of
the mountains Three of the hombfeS are said to be
in confinement at Saltlllo who were in possession Of
the property"
The Wings, however, want people to feel the
evils of the war, and therefore desire to make them
pay the expenses of the instead of the Mexicans
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

HowE's CoUeH CANpy.-This candy is having quit
run, and is said By those who have tried it, to ope
rate admirably. Try it, 1t is for saleby Tomlinsol
Brothers. - -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

OF The N. Y. Evening Post, one of the organs Of
the "Barnburners," announces the following creed:
'Free Trade, Free Soil, Free Labor, and Free
Speech;
Separation of Government from all paper issues;
individual liability of all corporators;
"Internal improvement by the General Government
TO the extent indicated in the letter of Slas Wright
to the Chicago Convention;
"A return of the patronage Of the General Govern
ment into the hands of the People,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

NJ Just read what that impudent wing, Webb, Of
the New York Courier and Enquirer, says about our
duty to Mexico Our ncghbOr ought to step over and
whip him:
"For twenty years Mexico has been no better than
nest of pirates among whom the property and persons
of foreigners have been unsafe, the time that
she has been recognized and represented at all the
civilized courts of the world responsible nation.
Revolution has followed revolution in quick success
sion Her military cheftains have violated the rights
of foreigners residing within her borders and tram
pied upon the quiet and peaceful Of her citizens;
and yet we have virtually said to Europe-"Hands
Office are the nation of North "Amerca, and will
not permit your interference. No monarchy shall
be established in neighborhood"
''Such has been our language; and 1t cannot be de-
MED, that while we hold this language-whch Is just
and proper, and which the whole nation is prepared
to maintan-we responsible for the quiet and we'll
being of Mexico, so far foreigners are concerned
If will not permit others cope her to conduct
herself as becomes civilized nation, II becomes our
duty TO do it; and from this obligation we may not
shrink 1t is evidence that at this very time,
the peace party in Mexlco-the quiet, order loving
among her people-ayow their fears that If peace
be negotiated and our army withdraw, they will
again become the prey of The horde Of reckless, WORTH
less military chieftans whose only means of living
has been and is the necessity for their services grow
inc out of disturbances created by themselves These
vampires are now dispersed and if We will re-estab-
lish in Mexico the government oil icz4 and leave ten
thousand of our troops in her capital and half the
number at Vera Cruz and the intermediate cities TO
protect it, she can well afford to pay the expense Of
such army in consideration of the peace and prosper
ity il would guarantee 20 her. Such course Of pro-
ceeding would give peace, quiet and prosperity to
Mexico, and at once terminate the existing war and
| the expenditures attending it..
| NJ Joseph Cunard, of Marmishi, Nova Scotia.
recently failed for an immense amount This Is not
the Cunard, the proprietor Of the royal mail steamers
| although the two have been COMPOUNDED together.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-13

NJ Joseph Cunard, of Miarmish Nova Scotia.
recently failed for an immense amount This is not
the Cunard the proprietor Of the royal mail steamers
althouo h the two have been confoauded together.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-24

he bar uno an accusapon, al expression of force,
which now indicates eaGern-ss and cruelty, with a
very slight IN ~ ct either modesfv or honor would
,hen be ludicrously distorted with fear and dis
tress. | have repeatedly considered the conse-
querces of a reverse to my fellow men, but recol-
lect no instance III which one would be so fantas-
tic mixture at the EridIculous and the nauseat-
ing How htle all these ued and tyrannical pur-
sutrs of tile steps alike of guilt and innocence,
think OF any consequences; least of all, about the
probable exchange OF tenants between the bench
and the dock; and the certain wrath of Heaven
upon all who violently suppress the remonstrance
OF the opprt ssed.
Speaking of these trials, ar sorry that, till
lately, the offences were placed IN professional
hands; | have explained in part the reason the
lnfirmry of the legal profession Ia England, which,
upon any change Of British institutions, must be
entirely reversed. AS. for instance, Ill New York,
where every man has the right to appear as cOuu-
sci, there will always be abundance of advocates
to protest against usurpaton and injustice. But a
luther expl"netion Is required man who is
accused Of political offence In England, or else
where, sheuld defend himself if possible, because
OF It's moral effect. He may be ignorant, and IT,
md and swk ward; but If he stands up for his life or
liberty, and speaks the thoughts of a man. with a
mans courage he will be heard, and must be i'm
pressive There is enough human nature even in
an ermined Judge, to vince at such struggle; and
the multitude will always respond. But ii neither
the Judge nor bystanders should be moved, it will
be otherwise with the heart of great nation, lying
beyond, that will hear and answer if no the first
nor the second, succession of such appeals. And
when the heart OF nation is stirred, victims de-
crease. But If no human sympathy come to the
sufferers from the surrounding world there is a
great truth and lesson recorded for posterity,
which will arm the hand, and nerve the breast Of
the patriot and aveDger. Even if all human hope
should fail, such part will find favor In Heaven
He that asserts, half deserves his freedom; and
even the Pagan poet could think of no spectacle
and honest man who himself struggles with adver-
slty. MARCUS
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What a Picture T!

"""t Is ct - A.
new YORK expends nearly $4oV,ooO per annum, 20
sustain its ponce estabiishmenti ana YET, IL ID AZ
mtted THIS city Is the worst regulated OF any In tns
world
10000 women OF bad rePute, nave congregatea mere,
rom an part; OF inc Un ute states, ny INC
AMY OF .ne Is~si ano wv snD.ers, oPe1v PursSo
their iniqultous 1vocations uespite Inc mayor, the
Common Council, ana l,ooV poncemen .,,
ZOUV street WALKERS nigntIy assemble IN tne rHsn
ana tighth wards, attrscting py tneir presence Al
the theives ana VagaDonos OF tne cry aneir
are now 80 great tnat tne innapMan so ounseu "
close 'nt,r aoofs az nghs' a h sne pU'1 's aa
aateo' nms Is the truth neIo rs NJ uss ~ uery
ingit Inc Mayor, ana MAJOR Masseii the oniei Oh
fohce know the Iact' to-
lew nignss s,noe, .ne o 'Sps a" h,o.n V ont ~
al went OUT IN neicef s'ree., VI Wero uvun ~
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The Paris Messenger, of the I'D ult., says, 60 It
has been stated by several journals that General
Lefot is on his way to st. Petersburgh, i'll the
quality of Minister of the republic We can add,
that representative of the Autocrat s expected
at Paris, and that the two States will be repre-
sented by ministers plenpotentIsry,. although in
the last years Of the reign OF Louis Philippe, Rus
STA had only charge d'a6aues at Paris. Already,
and for some time, good, understanding betwcen
the republic ID the Car has been opened. These
relations were kept up by the consular agents, sad
they are now about to be changed into regular
political intercourse Besides, we are assured that
a short time before the revolution of February, the
Emperor Nicholas declared to Colonel, now &C.
neral c., who was sent into Russia rather on
a scientific than diplomatic mission, that 1t was
his intention to visit France in the course of 1913
The Gar at the same time appeared not to be
very anxious for a reconciliation with LOUIS PHI
lpPe, though he expressed himself in terms of
sympathy for the people of France. In the state
of mind that he manifested towards the ex-King,
hs determination TO come to France may appear
TO be somewhat strange. Did he mean to come
only as simple travellerl This is point on
which he did not explsin himself, and on which
his interlocutor did net think it proper to interro-
gate him.
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NKw CoUNTERPRIT--CoUNrERFK ARRESTED.
Several counterfeit $40 bills on the Oneida
Branch of the Safety Fund Bank Of New York. have
recently been passed this city, but by whom was not
known The work Is well executed, but differs from
the genuine In having the denomination In Arabic
characters where It should be In Roman Crcum-
stances fixed suspicion srongiy on two men nsmsd .
FRIDAY evening by officers Legg Brasher and Kitchen.
ON being examined before the Mayor Saturday morn
ips appearances decidedly against them, that
they were held to bail in the Of 5000 essh failing
TO obtain which they were committed to jah-Csscis-
matt Ccs., Sept. Is.