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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

SENTENCE A u. S. SENATOR FOR CONTEMPT
OF COURT. = Singular Scene. The Hon. Pierre
Soule, U. S. Senator elect, has had difficulty with
the Fourth District Court o. Louisiana, while
gagged as counsel in before it. During the ex-
animation, Mr.. Soule objected TO certain questions
being put to witness, but the Court, Judge McHen
ry oyerruled the objections. Mr.. S0ule insisted and
the court ordered him to take his seat then
occurred which rivalled the famous mouth-making
scene on the trial Of COL Fremont. Mr.. SOue having
refused comply with the order, the court deemed it
necessary to interpose the police regulations of the
court in order to enforce compliance. Upon taking
his seat, counsel fixed his eyes sterny and hxedy IN
the eyes of the court evidently with intention Of
browbeating and intimidating it. The court then
proposed the following questions to counsel: "Does
counsel intend 10 look the court out of cOuntenance
Did you intend disrespect to the court by the look
which you fixed upon it 7" To which counsel
swered: "The court ordered the clerk not 10 file my
bill of exceptions / to address the court who
ordered to take my seat, and on looking at the
court, discovered it looking at me with the same
expression it had imputed to me-" The court then
propounded the following question: Ibid you intend,
by your remarks, when the court informed you that 1t
necessary discuss the matter with the jury,
any dsrespcct 10 the cOurt!" To which the counsel
replied ''My language is clear and explicit The
words made of 10 the jury are the candid ex-
preston of my sentiments. | have nothing to re-
tract, aud reerate the charge, that gentlemen can
things in his court" Mr.. Soule then sentenced
for a contempt Of court. twenty-four hours mpris
onment in the parish prison, to pay fine of $780,
and to remain in prison until the fine is paid. The
scene which followed the next day singular
one 1t is described in of the papers as follows
Yesterday morning, about the time the court OPEN
ed, large concourse Of persons preceded by band
Of music, passed by the court room on their way TO
the parish prison, to make demonstration over Mr.
Soule, when his term of commitment should expire
Shortly afterwards the procession returned with Mr..
Soule with banners and music. and stopping immedi-
ately in front Of the court room shouted and hurraed
in such way utterly to interrupt the transaction
of public business. An immense concourse of per-
sons was gathered in the streets about, who assisted
in the general confusion. Within the court room.
der could scarcely be kept. An examination of a
witness going on at the time which had to be
discontinued. The attorney general proclaimed in
open the spectacle presented without and confu
sion within the court, contemptuous Of the civil
authority and disgraceful to the country. The Judge
meantime preserved his composure and awaited the
result of this extraordinary uproar with dignity and
calmness. When the crowd had wasted as much
breath as was deemed due to twenty-four hour mar
tyrdom the procession marched on and the court re-
sumed its allotted task.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

GA mass meeting of German citizens was held
at Baltimore on the Goth ult The object of the
meeting is mbodied in the call, as follows:
"Gcrmany, our beloved fatherland, has suffered
long enough under the despotic rule of thirty -four
princes and it is time that it should free itself from
their yoke. France has given the watchword; Ger
many will answer. 1t behoves the Germans emi-
grated 10 this country TO aid their brethren on the
other side of the ocean,"
The French and Irish citizens also preparing
for public demonstration.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

COOLIDGE, THE MURDERER, CoNvIcTED.-Seseral
months ago we gave an account Of the murder Of a
young man named Edward Matthews of Wateryie,
Maine under very aggravated circumstances. by, as
was supposed, practising physician named Valorus
P. Coolidge. We have account OF his con-
viction. When the verdict of guilty was deliver
ed he remained perfectly calm simply protesting his
innocence. Mr.. Evans made motion in arrest Of
judgment. A letter written subsequently, and pub
shed in the Boston papers, says There are some
circumstances lust brought to light which will proba
bly postpone his sentence. The ntmations are Of so
serious a nature that do not write Of them"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

0TThe Cincinnati Signal understands the State
Journal defender of Gen. Taylor in the matter of
his mPutatons against the second Indiana regiment
of volunteers. So do we. And we believe If Gen.
T. should endeavor to disgrace Indiana in any other
way the Journal would still defend him, if there
any chance Of his being President.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

In thirty-nine counties Of Ohio, the wings have
held their party conventions reference TO the pres
Dental election. Thirteen Of them have expressed
preference for Senator Corwm twelve for Clay; one
for General Scott thirteen 60 for the nominee of the
National Convention for Gen. Taylor. not ono !!
Not one has so much as mentioned his name in cons.
nexion with the presidency.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

0-An eloquent speech was made by Gel. Cass Of
a meeting of the citizens of Washington, March
25 held to celebrate the glorious event Of the recent
revolution in France. The speech is free express
sion of the most liberal political doctrines and sent
ments. and is published in the Union. We shall en-
deayor TO copy it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

AMUSING PETITIoN.-Cassius M. Clay's claim,
pending before Congress- for the loss Of all lie pos
sessed whilst prisoner in Mexico, amounts to
81 1878, including watch. which cost only $500.
The facts of the oss &c. being, he says, incapa-
bic of positive proof, he refers to their feowmem-
Der, Hon. ]. p Gaines, and pledges his ''sacred
honor" Two violins, broken to pieces by the
turning of wagon in Texas, he claims nothing for,
as he and the United States suffered alike in that
fortunate land
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

Pay ACCORDING TO RANK.-The Philadelphia
Ledger suggests that if ioggng in the Navy cannot
be done away it should be applied to officers well
ns men. Thus If a seaman receive thirteen asnes. 4
midshipman should have twenty-five, Lieutenant
fifty, master commandment one hundred, and post
captain one hundred and fifty. 1t would be render
ing equal and exact justice to all.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

0xrThe French paper. Courier des Eats Unis,
published at New York. has been sold TO gentleman
Of New Orleans for fifty thousand dollars Cal
lardei the late editor. il to be the Paris correspond
ent, under the arrangement.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

0trSome of the federal wing papers are publish
ing, with appreciation, extracts from the late speech
of Webster in the u s. Senate. The main points Of
the speech are summed up by the Washington Union
as follows
In the first place, his speech goes out of its way
denounce this war as unnecessary and unconstitu-
tonn
In the second place, he opposes the closing of the
war and pacifcation with Mexico on the basis of
the treaty.
In the third place, he opposes any preparation on
our part to continue and keep up the war and he
makes main objection to such provision of military
means to be in the fact, that if the regiments
raised, the Chief Executive of the nation must up
point their officers
And in the fourth place, the speech denounces all
acquisition of territory indemnity for the
Mr.. Websters first reason for this is, that New Mex
leo and California, Gncludng, of course, ten degrees
of sea-coas and all the finest Earbors the Paciic)
''not worth dollar" His second reason is,
that if acquired, they will be admitted at suitable
time into the Union new States; that if so adj
mitted, they must each have two senators; that if
four States should. in time, be carved out Of
Texas, they also must have each two senator's; that
thus Texas New Mexico, and California-being a
realm nearly twice as large the original thirteen
Saies-wil be represented in the Senate by fourteen
senators and that this is monsrous outrage the
constitution of the United States-beng in fact the
creation Of great frame Of unequal government
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

GIVE learn from a gentleman just from Mexico
tlat JOSEPH CHAPMAN. of the Hancock volunteer
company, died at the Falling Bridge in Mexico.
He was on his way home.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

The news Of the revolution in France carried
by an express locomotive from London TO Glasgow,
Az miles, in 10 hours-ihe average running time
being 50 miles an hour.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

ErGreely of the New York Tribune, is noted for
his sloveny dress. An exchange says. that any one
who looks at his boots and breeches, could have no
doubt that he is in favor of " Clay and friend Of
Taulor'sn fair hit.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

NAroLEoN's PREDIcTloS.-"In ffy years Europ.
viii be republican Cossack," said Napoleon on III
Island Of St. Helena.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

WORTHY OF REMEMBRANcE.-The Washington
Union publishes the following "from an officer who
left the United States good whg, but who has been
converted by the Of his former party into pa
triot and a democrat"
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 20, 1548.
send you, herewith copy of "E Monitor Re-
Plblicano'-the government paper of Mexico. 1t
contains an article which have marked, and which
would request you have translated literally, for
the benefit of ''foks at bome'
Although the commentary is notifying to every
good man, the text is strong, and will, hope,
tain you in the course you are pursuing.
Sincerely and truly, in haste. yours, &c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

"Indiana, and you as her Chief head, may well
proud of the 4th Indiana Regiment for the men hav
undying honors by their gallantry and good dis
ciplne."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
Translated from "a. n Monitor Republican,, Jan. al

MEssRs. CLAY, CALHOUN, Boris, WEBSTER,
HOLMES, GALLATlN, VAN DYKE.-These illustrous
champions Of the Mexican cause have Justly gained
the gratitude of all our good fellow citizens At
general meeting of the Philanthropic Society of Mex
leo, convened the 10Th instant, it was resolved
that manifestation of the socieys feelings of CRATE
fitness be forwarded to these gentlemen, together
with their nomination honorary members, whatever
may be the present OF future political intercourse be-
tween the two nations.
We cheerfuy tender our acknowledgment TO these
magnanmous and generous men, who raise their
voice in favor in the country where soldiers
are levied to against Honor forever TO the
defenders of the cause of justice and civilization
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

Horace Mann, the wing candidate for Congress in
ly very independent letter on the right Of instruc-
ton. The upsot of it is, that while he viii always
be very happy to receive the views Of his consiilu
enis, his Of duty must be the Ultimate
guide of his course. Mr.. Mann is an accomplished
scholar, eminent for his devotion to the interests Of
education.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

FROM OREGoN.-Mr. Geo. Gary, Methodist Mis-
sonary, recently arrived from Oregon says the entire
population Of the territory is estimated between
and eight thousand. This population consists of emf
grants from this country, French Canadians, native
Indians. and those in the employ of the Hudson Bay
Company. The population of Oregon City is about
FIVE hundred. No census, however, has been taken.
Some of the cities Of the territory very thinly
Inhabited yet, the city of Astoria for instance, con-
tains but six dwellings,, and four white families.
Vancouver Island contains about twenty white men,
clerks and others in the employ of the Hudson Bay
Company, and not one white woman. The principal
settlements upon the Willamette. This portion
is considered the garden of the territory.
Emigrants who settle in Oregon make claim to a
tract Of land Of six hundred and forty acres-one
mile square-and many of them being single men.
they leave but sparse population in the country.
The number of white women that have emigrated TO
Oregon City, has caused much more Discrimination to
marriage of red women than formerly. Not more
than one-third Of the population are married.
There is comparatively money in the country.
Wheat has been constituted legal tender, and mer-
chants store orders and scrip worth about forty
per cent, excepting in Vancouver, the orders from
which place are considered of value than the
cash at other stores. This place is the principal de-
pot of the Hudson Bay Company.-St. Joseph Gazette
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
From Mexico.

Extracts from teller sorilsn TO Gen Reynolds. from
an officer in the U. s. Army, dated "City Of Mari
co, March 2nd, lS46."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

81 might write you of the Temple of Cholula of
three or four snow-capped mountains in sight Of this
city, and fifty other curiosites Of in this boun
tifu country; or might describe the magnificent
splendor of this cyits churches, nunneries, cathe
drals plaza. theatres, bu-fghts, &c., &C.; but of all
this you know quite much from history as could
write, therefore decline the task"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

"Al we fear here is that the nlammatory speeches
of the opposition to the will reach here before
the Mexican Congress has been got together and acted
the treaty. for speak what every body here knows
when tell you that all the tardy movements of the
Mexican Congress are brought about by the resolu-
tions of Mr.. Vandyke, Of New Jersey, Mr.. Thomp-
son. of Indiana, and Mr. Clay's speech and resolu-
tions. The Mexican prints have struck off thousands
of copies, and they peddled out by buxter boys
from one end of the country to the other as the re-
Fiction of the brightest star that has yet sone upon
their future hopes and prospects, These things may
be denied but have half dozen copies in my
trunk, purchased for the express purpose of taking
home to show the people,"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
Extracts from letter to Gov Whitcomb, datet
"Puebla, Mexico, Feb. 20, 184S."

"a treaty of peace was concluded and signed at
Guadaloupc village the City Of Mexico, on the
I'd inst, the part of Mr.. Trist and the Mixican
authorities it only remains for the Mexican Congress
and American Senate to confirm it, and this at
an end and this will be done, have but very little
doubt But then shall not get home before
some time in July"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
GEORGE H. CHAPMAN.
nj

DEPARTMENT OF PUEBLA, PUEBLA, Mexico
March 10Th, 1913.
Messrs. ChGpmans-Sirs In looking your
papers which arrived by the last mail. perceive the
proceedings of meeting Of the officers of this city,
held for the purpose of refutng certain false charges
preferred against the troops under Gen. Lane by the
bishop Of this diocess, accusing them of improper
conduct at Closcaa; and as my name is not among
the list of officers who signed it, avail myself Of
this opportunity TO state that fully in all
that was said upon that occasion, and that my name
would have appeared with those Of the other officers,
but for indspostion which prevented my attendance.
No officer of the Amy has made greater exertions to
prevent excuses than Gen. Lane and no troops in
my opinion, have conducted themselves with more
prOpriey than the troops under his command.
am, very respectfully,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13

Major 4h Indiana Regiment.
P. S. Captain Lander requests me TO say he was
on duty the evening, and consequently could at
tend, otherwise his name would have been among
them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-24
sotrs OF TrMpERANcE

TEMPLE OF Honor, No. Meets every Monday
evening at Temperance Hall, Water ST. Officers ol
the present quarter, p. G. O'Reilly, C T; Osborn
Reilly, w T; James Il. Walker, R; r. b. Hart, W
A R; Isaac A. Crane, W R; John Shanklin, W T.
VIM. Holden, W U; John T.. Taylor, W U; Edward
DeGarmo, W @; Robert Allen, VS..
LYMAN BEEcHER DIVISION. No. 25-Meets Tues
day evenings at Temperance Hall. Offcers-Wm
Holden, p; Jas, Laughlin, W A; James Il. Walker
q s; A. Warner, R s; John Henson, r S; Robert
Barns, t. Joseph Turnock, c; Il. Grant, C; c. Bates
S; Robert Vance, os.
TEMPLE OF HONOR DIVISION, No. 54-Meets Friday
evenings at Temperance Hall Officers-John Greek
wP; A &. Hallock, W A; NJ. w. Stafford, R 5; w
Carpenter S; james d. Walters, S; w. ii. Chand
Ter, t; r. Allen, C; J. w. Stinson, c; J. BOYER,
J. T.. Piltman, s.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-24
RATES OF POSTAGE.

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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-24
: ]. L. BiyTROLFF.9a

0 j. l.. BiETROLFF.Sa
ga THANKFUL for past liberal patronage,
would respectfully inform the citizens OF Evansville
andyicinity that he has just received his new and
splendid stock of JEwELRY, WATCHES; and CLOCKS,
which he will sell at regular Cincinnati prices, his
stock consists in part of
Fine Gold and Silxer Lever Watches;
splendid assortment newest style ladies Coral
BreastpIns;
Earrings, Fingerrings &c;
Gold Guard and Fob Chains;
Miniature cases, and Lockeis;
Fine Mourning Pins, Bracelet Clasps;
Guard Keys, Collar Buttons, and Studs
A large selection OF Gold Pencils with and without
pens;
A large lot of Bayley's best Gold Pens with and
without holders;
Silver Tables and Tea Spoons;
Silver Thimbles;
Every description of Steel Trimmings;
Steel Beads and Purse Silks;
Fine Fans, Accordions;
Solar Suspending and Parlor Lamps;
Girandoles &c;
Every description Silver and common Spectacles
Fine pocket Knives &C.,
u lew Fine French Mantle Clocks;
10 which he would call the attention of those wish
inc to purchase. Ladies are invited to call and
anime for themselves. ]. l.. BlTTROLFF,
ap Is Main Street between First and Second.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-24
HOT SPRINGS IN ARKANSAS.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gaze tie
writes as follows from the Hot Springs OF
Arkansas, under date Of May l6, 1913:
The cures upon several diseases are truly
wonderful, the secret of which, has not yet
been discovered; the waters far have not
been fairly aud fully anaized, so as 10 discover
the properties of which they are composed. OF
the healing powers there cannot, however, re-
main doubt, in several classes OF disease
amongst which stand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in
It's various forms, curvature of the spine, spi-
nal disease, 50 called. rheumatism, scroiula
letter, mercuria. diseases, besides many other
kindred ailments. Th;re are about one hun
bred and twenty persons here at this time. and
the number is increasing daily, afflicted with a
great variety ofdiseases; many in the most
horrible FORM and mos; of whom after Ell Int OF
ten days, experience relief and are generally
cured in from one TO two months by the Use
OF the waters.
IL is the only means yet discovered by woicf
mercury is expelled from the system so FAR a:
my knowledge extends, which OF itself is
great boon to the human race. III the visito,
has mercurial disease, or has been saliYatec
with the mecury remaining in the system, il
either case, salvation takes place anew By tn,
use Of the water aud continues until the mer
curry is all spelled from the system.
The water is used as drink, as a common
and also as vapor bath and all at the same
time or OH the same day There are eighty
four springs which are hot, The hottest of whicl
stands at l3S degrees, and will, il is said, boi
an egg ifs to be eaten in about three minutes
these form the yapor bath
The springs all come out of the side Of
mountsiu. or rather the cast Of a gorge between
two mountain, about one thousand feet high
One o. the leading properties of which is lime
which is deposited in large masses. The who'll
of this region has been volcanic, aud at SONS
remote period was thrown up in clunps o
mountains, between the Washita anu Arkan
sas rivers. and extending to the Rocky Noun
tains.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-24
CORONER,S INQUEST.

Nv the Jurors of the Jury empa nnelled and sworn
w diligently 10 enquire and true presentmeni
make, how and in what manner and by whom one
James Curry came to his death, report, that from
the testimony deduced before u.s. and from an inspec-
ton Of the body ofhe said deceased by II appears
that the said James Curry came TO his death by
stab inflicted in the left breast is OF about the age OF 80
years, is about five feet nine inches in heighth,un
married. and has no relatives in this Country 10 the
best of the knowledge and belief OF the witnesses ex
amned before us; and we do further report that we
found upon examination OF the body OF the said James
Curry, deceased. the sum ofone hundred and twenty
dollars in gold. Said deceased had been for some
time hand on board steamboat Gen. Scott, and made
Cincinnati his residence when not employed on the
river.
In witness whereof have hereunto set our hand,
and seals Evansville this tenth day OF June eigh-
teen hundred and forty-eight.
G.. b. WALKER, Foreman
Signed and sealed by the Juros and Received by me
ieli . LEWIS HOWES, Coroner.