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

HereWltn send YOU ltSt-n0ne OF whom have taken
the smallpox as yet. 1t may be proper to say, how
ever that all of them except one had been previouy
vaccinaied. They are us follows: Senators Marsh
and Randall. and Reps Mcdonald of Lake, Shryock,
Terry and DobsOn. Senator Day aud Rep Cookery,
also, remained here some time after the adjournment.
do not however wish to be understood casting
censure on thuse who voted to adjourn and go home
For must admit that whilst they lessened the chances
take the disease, they secured to themselves the
nestimable privilege Of being in the bosom Of their
family and friends, should they be Overaken BY this
fell destroyer of human life. 1t true perhaps that
they have exposed themselves to the rdicule Of the
community to extent Bot IL is equally true
that who have had the courage TO stay here have
been held aoof and Stunned by portion Of the good
people of this they would shun messengers Of
er This seems strange and unnatural indeed TO one
who has felt the terrific fear which smallpox
carries 10 the hearts of frail men, But it is
derful that the multitude should tremble at the pres
ence OF the monster, when men of the most exalted
station in sociey-men armed with the shield of
fallh and commissioned to minister TO the spiritual
wants of their dying fellow men, falter in the dis
charge OF their sacred duty Public opinion and the
custom of the profession from time mmemoria have
as clearly pointed out the duty of medical towards
suffering humanity could any Legislative enactment;
and rejoice TO know that in the case of Mr. Kenne-
dy, those who were thus called TO administer most
nobly discharged their duty, without waiting count
the consequences TO themselves
Mr.. kennedy was strongly impressed with the be-
lief that the baud of death about him, from the
commencement of his sickness. Whilst suffering
under those violent spasns by which the disease was
ushered in, he able, at intervening moments, 10
converse with his friends. He exclaimed at one time
How hard 1t is to be stranged in the full vgor Of
life J" A. other times he called on his God to have
mercy on him. After he was relieved from the
spasns and restored to a somewhat comfortable c0nd-
ton, he submitted himself patiently TO the skill Of his
fpbv I,,. he, he lo,4t. I<I
satisfied they could not raise him. He expressed.
deep concern about the change he soon must make,
| and desired that clergyman should be sent for
which was done. The clergyman came, but owing
no doubt TO the fact that he deferred from
cessfu discharge of his mission. at the sight Of
horrible disease, his visit not satisfactory TO
MIR. Kennedy But have good reason to believe that
there is no truth in the report that Mr. Kennedy used
improper language in relation to this worthy clergy
man. On the contrary, he, like really penitent
man, continued to worry himself about his souls
future happiness. His physician told him that 1t was
his privilege, if he felt so inclined TO commune d.
recty with his God unaided by any human power.
On the next morning he told his medical friend that
he had acted his suggestion that he had pleasant
exercises of mind during the night, and that he felt
resigned 10 the will of God. From that time till he
breathed his last, he calmly waited the hour of dsso
luton. How melancholy the spectacle. to see man
in the full tide of earthly prosperity whose inelectu
away from family and home, cut down by disease
loathsome and contagious to deprive him of the
privilege of taking his friends by the hand 10 bid
them last farewell. And yet how sublime the scene.
TO behold the same fellow being, whose life had not
been spent In strict accordance with the manates of
the Bible, whilst shut from the society of chris
tan community, calling upon that God, under whose
providence he brought n dying bed, TO forgive
his sins and prepare his immortal spirit take its
flight from its crnmblng tenement Of clay, to that
blissu world where pain and sorrow felt more!
s3a w.
Mr. CLAY's SPEEcH.-The Emanc paior very ably
serves up the main practical ph of Mr.. Clays speech
as follows Mr.. Clay says
eff the enemy should refuse to conclude a treaty.
containing stipuatons securing the Objects dsigHG
ted 5g Congress, it would become the duty % the
whole government to prosecute the war, with all the
national energy. until those objects obtained by
a treaty of peace"
Now, this is barbarous. Here is proof Mr.. Clay
says: sa atr "a
L. The war was unconsttulionaly commenced.
=. We the first aggressors.
g. We have been the aggressors thrOughout
ssThis is no war of defence, but one unnecessary
and of offensive aggression. 1t is Mexico that is de-
Tending her fresides her castles and her altars not
a. Congress ought to declare for what purposes
and objects the war is to be further prosecuted,
and the President ought to conform this declara-
ton.
5. Mr. Clay does not designate the purposes and OBJ
ects which Congress ought set forth In its decara-
ton. Mark this!
6. If Mexico refuses to conclude treaty, contain
ing stipuations securing the objects designated by
Congress in Its declaration then thrust the cold steel
to her heart, "with all the national energy" until
those objects attained.
Though this doctrine is hidden under vast ampli-
tude of patriotic and pous rhetoric about the horrors
of war. &C.. yet there it is-and it is the whole doc
trne of the speech of this grey haired old man, on
the subject of the war Is ii not dabolical! Sum it
up The war unconsttutonally commenced, and
is not only unnecessary but is Extensively aggressive,
and is waged against the fresldes, the castles, and
the affairs of sister republic. Let the aggressors
declare for what objects it is to be further prose-
cuied and then draw treaty securing those objects,
and if the party which is defending its fresides and
Its affairs refuses to sign it, let the national energy
unleash more war-dogs to howl on her track ll she
will If she Yields, well. IL not, grind her to pow
der. Is not this the doctrine of tie speech The
Peace candidate indeed We will not mince our
words nor speak with baited breath, on such SUBJ
ject The policy here recommended is Infamous.
NJ Just read what that impudent wing, Webb, of
the New York Courier and Enquirer, says about our
duty to Mexico. Our neghbOr ought TO step 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, at the time that
she has been recognized and represented at all the
civilized courts of the world, a responsible nation.
Revolution las followed revolution in quick
sion. Her military chieftains have violated the rights
of foreigners residing within her borders, and
pied upon the quiet and peaceful of her citizens;
and vet we have virtually said TO EurOpe-"Hands