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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
Later from Fort Mann.

Concentration Of Mericdns and IndianS-Americans
preparing for an attack.
ST.. LOUIS. Feb 9Th.
Intelligence from Fort Mann TO the Doth Of Janu-
airy has been received.
Col. Gilpn was still at Fort Brent. The Mexicans
and Camanches were gathering in great numbers
about $50 miles south of the Fort preparing to make
an attack upon Gilpin. One company and one Sec
ton of artillery have been ordered to join him, and it
is stated that he will march against the enemy about
the middle of this month.
Gilpin's horses were nearly all dead and out of
800 cattle only rs remain. The wolves were daily
destroying the property in the vicinity of the Fort
Great difficulty is experienced at Fort Mann, the
troops being almost entirely disregardful Of the
orders.
detachment under Lieut. O'Harra having been
ordered TO escort the suffers train, deserted to
court martial had been ordered, but the result OF
the proceedings not known on the day our cores
pondent closed his letter.
Peltzer and Holdcheitzer garrison the Fort, the
troops being almost entirely disregardfu of all orders
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

Mr. Boris AND Mr.. CLAY.-The Richmond Times
publishes long letter from Mr.. Bolts, in which he
declares his preference for Mr.. Clay wing over
General Taylor as a no-party man. and asserts his
firm conviction and belief that Mr. Clay can be elect
ed to the presidency by the wing party, if they again
unite on him. He says;
sWhen say feel confident that MIR. Clay can be
elected [ know shall be answered, so you thought
in 1874 True, did-so did we all-but that is no
reason we should be deceived again it is, on the
contrary the very best why we should not be
Il only rendered the more cautious IN my calcu-
tons by that unexpected and disastrous deeat"-Bal-
timore Sun.
Mr. Bolts advocates a wing national convention,
and Henry Clay as the wing candidate, of whose cleo
tion he says there doubt He is opposed to Gen.
Taylor, because he will not openly avow bimself a
whg.-BaLtimore Clipper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
Going for Taylor therefore,
Without why or wherefore /!

HENRY CLAY.-The great Clay meeting in Pitts
burgh, the call for which signed BY about fourteen
hundred names, off Tuesday before last. 1t
is represented to have been quite enthusiastic; and
for the benefit Of the Taylor hybrids, we extract the
following from the proceedings:
Mr. LOOMS in the clearest manner enumerated the
many claims Of Mr. Clay, to the surages of the peo-
pie for the Presidency. In part Of the State had
there been distinct nomination made for that high
Office and It most proper TO make the first move
ment here in the Iron city, and he would therefore
nominate HENRY CLAY. Here the Speaker was In
terruped by the most enthusiastic and long continued
cheering. Mr.. Clay, he said the first choice and
after him the man who should receive the nomination
rom a national convention, matter cho /. cas, so
he iChig.
Among the resolutions adopted are the following
ResolUed That our first choice for the Presidency
is the great civilian Henry Clay.
ResOlped, That prefer him because of his long
and eminent services, as the champion of his coun-
try's rights the floor Of Congress, negoiator of
peace at Client, able and long tried Statesman,
the father of the American system, and as the ad
vocate Of speedy aud honorable peace.
How will this suit the political gamblers who are
attempting ride into Office the war popularity of
Gen. Taylor,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

AN ADMIRABLE DECISION JURY.-A case was
recently submitted to jury in this county, which, for
its novelty and happy result, deserves place in "the
reports"
1t arose from the following circumstance two men,
living near neighbors, had a falling out about the
COW of one of the parties frequently getting into the
enclosure of the other, and which finally resulted in
the death of the cow-she having been SET on by dogs
aud chased till she ran against stump and broke her
neck
The submitted to jury of respectable and
wealthy farmers.
After hearing oil the circumstances related, the
jury made up their minds that the owner of the COW
couldn't afford to loose her, and that the owner of the
dogs wasn't able to pay for her-they therefore
dered the following verdict that the jury should pay
the value of the cow the magistrate treat the party,
and the constable pay the Gusts.
The verdict was Immediately ratified and satisfied,
to the great Joy Of the entire neighborhood.-Lou
Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
SUPREME COURT OF INDIANA.

November Term. 1911
REPORTED FOR THE SENTINEL BY A. NJ cARSAHAN, ESQ.
FEBRUARY, 9Th, l64S
Collins SuttOn.-Error TO the Fulton c. c.
Per CHriam.-Wthou the aid Of the statute of 1884,
p. 60, promise by purchaser OF land from the U.
). to settler on such land to pay him for improve
mens made by him on the land while it belonged to the
u S. could be made the foundation Of suit for the
want of consideration That repealed by the
r. S. Of lS43 This snt therefore, which founded
such promise is above named cannot be maintained.
Reversed.
DOser dem. CaIrert rs. Makepeaee.-EHOr to Madison
C.. Z.
Per Curiam-A bill of exceptions certified BY the
associate judges Of the Circuit Court containing az the
time certified, several blanks which the Court
ordered the clerk to fill in making up the record. The
opposite party objected at the time TO the bill being certi
fled unfinished and incomplete state. Held that the
objection well taken, and that the bill of exceptions
could not be noticed affirmed.
Draper Williams Appeal from Tippecanoe C. c.
SMITH, IA paper purporting to be an affidavit TO
procure a writ of foreign attachment, made before
missioner, the State of New York, take Dispositions,
aidavits acknowledgment of deeds, &c, appointed by
the Governor Of this State under the authority of the
18th of the 9th chapter of the r. s. and certified by
said commissioner is admissible in evidence without
proof of its authenticity the statute making prOvs-
ion that such commissioner shall keep official seal,
that such certificate shall be evidence OF itself without
such proof. affirmed.
The State u.s. KesIer g. KesIer-Euor to the Hendricks
G. G.
Per Cuuiam-An indictment will lie under the statute
Tor an assault and battery, with intent TO commit MURDER
in the second degree. Reversed
Carpenter {, Co. rs. ROLinsOn.-Error to the Jefferson
C. G..
A judgment obtained before Justice OF the Peace
against civilian Carpenter & Co, and execution issued
thereon against the SAID William Carpenter 81 Co. Upon
an appeal the Circuit Court, the judgment and
ton void for being in the name OF William Carpen
ter a. Co., &c Held per Cuidm, if the said William
Carpenter a. Co. single individual, doing busaess
under such and syIe and that fact proved
the trial under the general issue, the c. c. should have
rendered Judgment in the name Of William Carpenter IL
Co-there being in such other names 10 appear
upon the record But if there other individual
names included in the firm of e. IL Co.. the judg-
ment and execution would be uOid for the up
on which they were declared. Reversed.
Ross rs. Piummer.-Error to the VermIliion C. c.
Affirmed.
.ManlOpe Us. Ezra-Appea from the TiPpecanOe c. c.
Affirmed.
Fuller ct al. Garrigus.-ErOr to the Parke c. c.
Dismissed by plaintiffs
Dunkie Us. McCormck-Erfor to the Cas- G. c. AT
6rmed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17


"The United States claim TO than 900 DOC
OF unsettled lsniG-SenaIe Doc. 446 AAlAh Con-
Tess, LIST Session.
A billion Of acres of unsold land
living in grievous death;
And millions of men in the image Of God
Are starving all over the earth
o : tell me, ye sons of America,
How much mems souls worth
Ten hundred millions Of acres good,
That never knew spade o plough
And a million Of souls in goOdly land,
Are pniug in want, trow;
And orphans crying for bread this day,
And widows in misery bow
To whom do these acres Of land belongi
And why do they thrftess lie
And why is the widows lament unheard2
And stuffed the orphans cry
And why are the poor-house and prison full,
And the gallows tree built high
Those millions OF acres belong to Man.
And his claim is,-that he needs
And his title j. signed by the hand Of Cod
Our God, who the raven feeds.
And the starving soul Of each famished man,
At the throne Of Justice pleads
Whose hearts as rocks are cold
But the time shall come when the fiat Of God
In thunder shall be told !
For the voice of the great AM hath said
That the " land shall not be sold. -
Western Exchange, Phila., Dec. 18th, lSi7.
Young America.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
IPUBLIc-No.
AN ACT concerning districts and for other Dur

AN ACT concerning districts pur-
poses
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
Of the United States Of America an Congress assembled That
from and after the of this act Cold Spring. the
north side OF Long Island in the State Of New York. be-
and the same is hereby, made port Of delivery within the
collection district of the port Of New York that
veyor be appointed by the President the advice and
consent Of the Senate reside the said port Of Cold
Spring, who shall have power enrol aud license vessels to
be employed the coastng ade and fisheries and TO
and clear and grant registers and other usual papers
sells employed in the whale fishery under such restrictions
and regulations the Secretary Of the Treasury may deem
necessary and who shall give the usual bond perform the
usual duties n the prescribed and be entitled
ceIve the fees allowed by law surveyors and collectors for
the duties and Bot all cagoes chaIgeable
with duties shall be entered and The duties paid the port
Of New York. before permission shall be granted discharge
the same at Cold Springs that Greenport the northeast
part of Long Island the State of New York. be- and the
same hereby, made port Of delivery for the towns Of
Southhod and RveThead within the collection district Of
the port of Sag Habor, and that surveyor be appointed
the President with The advice aud consent Of the Senate
reside at the said port Of GeeppOrt who shall have like
powers and fees and be under the like restrictions
vded in this act for the surveyor of Cold Springs but all
cargoes chageabe with duties shall be entered and the du
ties paid the port Of Sag Harbor before permission shall
be granted 10 discharge the same at GTeenpoTt.
APPROVED January 20, lS4S
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
APPROVED January Ia, Is4s.
IPUBLIc-No. 81

AN All authorizing the Secretary Of Treasury
ter TO the barque Eliza.
BE enacted by the Senate and House Representatives
Of tae United States Of america an Congress assembled That
there be issued under the direction Of the Secretary Of
Treasury register for the baTque Sarah and Eliza former
" British vessel. but owned by Joshua T. Jones'
charles d. JONES' and Thomas Bell citizens Of the State of
New York and which said having wrecked aud
condemned on the coast Of Maryland purchased by
them, got on, and towed TO New York, repaired and reed
Tor sea; Provided IT shall be proved the satisfaction
the Secretary Of the Treasury that The thereof after the
purchase of the said vessel by present owners exceeds
hreefourhs Of the original of building vessel of the
same tonnage in the United States.
APPROVED January 20, lS4S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

AFFECTING ANECDoTE oE PETER THE GREAT.-The
following anecdOte is related to show that the Emper
or Peter the Great was not savage some have
represented him to be Peter had violent passion
for officers daughter named Munce Moons, and
used more assduous means to gain her than monarchs
generally are forced to at last she yielded, and be-
came his public mistress, and he loved her for many
years with fondness rarely found. One fatal day he
went TO castle lie had built in the sea, attended
by his and foreign ministers. At their return,
the Polish minister by some accident fell the
draw bridge and was drowned, Notwithstanding all
endeavors to save him. The emperor ordered all the
papers in his pockets to be taken out and sealed up
before the company On searching his pockets, pic
ture dropped which the emperor took up, and Judge
his surprise when he found it the portrait of his
lady. In sudden gust of passion he tore open some
of the papers, and found several letters rcm her to
the deceased in the tcnderest STYLE He left the COM
pany that instant, alone to the apartment of my
informant and ordered her to send for the lady thih
er he then produced the picture and letters, and
when he told her of his DEATH she burst into tears,
while he reproached her with ingratitude in such a
storm of passion that my author expected to her
murdered but on a sudden he also melted to tears,
and said he forgave her since he severely felt how
impossible il was TO conquer inclination for" he
added notwithstanding you have returned my fond
ness with falsehood. find cannot hate you though
do myself for the meaness Of spirit am guilty Of
but it would be quite despicable in to continue TO
live with you; therefore begone while can keep my
passion within the bounds of humanity. You shall
never want, but will never see you more" He kept
his word, and after married her to who had
an employment at distance, and always kind to
them in point of fortune. Thenceforward his attach
ment to the fair confined solely to Catharne,
whose good conduct and affection and unrcmted at
ention fully entitled her TO his undivided love, con-
fdence and esteem.-Lettersf from lady rOho resided
sometime tn Russia.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
APPROVED Janu
JAMES K. POLK.
tPUBLIc-No. 81

PUBLIc-No. 2.
AN ACT 10 authorize
BE enacted by the Senate House Of Representatives.
the United States Of america Congress assembled That
there be issued under the direction Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury register for the barque Canton formerly Hay
ten vessel but now owned by William T. Slywad, j. R.
Kimbal, and H. c. Lowell citizens of the State of Maine
and which said vessel having wrecked condemned
on one OF the Muscle Ridge Islands, purchased by them
ana which they have caused t. be repaired reted
sea again' Provided 1t shall be proved the satisfaction of
the Secretary Of The Treasury that of the repairs
made IN the United States after the purchase the said
sci by The present owners exceeds of the orig
mai cost Of building of the same tonnage in the
United States
APPROVED January ID IS4S
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
Small POX.

MEssRs CHAPMANs & SPANN-Permit me, through
the medium of your paper, to say, that no case of
small pox or varoloid has occurred at the Palmer
House, since the recovery of Mrs. Palmer. (about 3
weeks since) The house has been thoroughly ven-
tilated, and danger need be apprehended of con-
tracing The disease, by those visiting the house. The
rumor that Mrs. McDougal, her children had con-
tracted the disease, is wholly without foundation.
]. F. MERRILL, NJ. D.
Indianapolis, Feb. IL, 1913.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
IPuRLIc-Nn. A.

AN ACT To amend entitled
Land Once approved July fourth thousand eight
and thirty s1.
BE enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives.
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled That
at any time the number of patents for lands sold grant
ed under the authority of the United States shall be such
that they cannot be signed reasonable time
~ appointed for that purpose under the sixth section Of
ABOVE eced act that in that the President shall be,
and IS hereby authorized 10 appoint assistant secretary
to sign the same but the said shall employed by
the express direction Of the President and only for such time
as may be necessary to bring the Of patents which
may be ready for signature.
APPROVED January &c, lS4S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

OF The marriage of Thomas ]. Myers, of Rich
mond, Va, to SenOrita Carmcacita Perez, Of Monte
rey, Mexico, has been announced. This is the same
Myers whose former wife became enamored of young
and wrote series of extraordinary letters. The
husband became desperate; shot the paramOur, and it
seems has now married again. Every one remembers
the Richmond affair.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
SuppIemeutaI Order.

GENERAL oRDERs' WAR DEPARTMEST,
No. 3. Washington, Jan. II, 1913.
The following order, received from the Secretary of
War, published for the information and guidance of
the officers concerned:
WAR DEPARTMENT, Jan. II, 1S4S.
By direction of the President, the order OF the 18th
instant, insttung a court of inquiry with instruc-
tons in the castle of Perote, Mexico, on
the 18th of February, is changed and modified by de-
failing Brevet Colonel Belknap, lieutenant colonel of
the 9th regiment of infantry,a member i'll place of
Colonel Butler, Sd Dragons, relieved: and appointing
Capt. S. e. Ridgely, of the 4th regiment of artillery,
the Judge advocate and recorder, in place of First
Lieutenant Hammond, of the Sd regiment of ariil-
lery.
The court will assemble in the city of Puebla
the 18th day of February next or soon thereafter
as practicable, instead of the Castle of Perote with
the discretionary power to adjourn from place to
place. authorized in the original order for its inst
tuition. w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War.
By order. R. JONES, Adutant General.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
TpUBLIc-No. 81

AN ACT provide clothing the service Of the
United States.
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Of the United States of America in Congress assembled That
in lieu of the money which, under existing laws allowed
to volunteers commuatiOn for clothing the President
be- aud he is hereby authorized volunteers
be furnished with clothing kind the rates.
codng grades provided for the troops Of the
lar army.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

The "Parke County Wnig," among other wing
papers, hits the Legislature severe dig. We are
sorry We have not to copy its article, or por-
ton of it. 1t us, that the farther they try
to heal the elements of political discord the greater
becomes the breach in the several cohorts Of whiggey
s'Wbom the gods Intend to Destroy" &c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

n~rCorded skirts are serviceabe sometimes. A
Michigan paper says that lady and gentleman, while
out riding latey had the misfortune to break one of
the shafts of the buggy, and being destitute of all ma
terial for repairing it, the young lady called for a
knife and soon presented the young man with some
seven or eight feet of bedcord, which enabled him to
make all necessary repairs for proceeding, and they
went on their way rejoicing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

GT"The Daily Commercial of Cincinnati, saws
Lieut.. Col. Fremont. in his defence before the court
martial at Washington, charges Gen. Kearney with
having borne false witness against him and more
that he falseoods before the court concern
ing the said Lieut.. Col. FREMONT! From what we
heard of KEARNEY while in Washington, We incline
to believe all that is szid of him."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.-We heard an intelligent
lady, not long since, express herself in this wise
Said she, ''If were allowed vote for President of
these United States, and that vote my last and
were also, conscious that Immediately following the
inaugural ceremonies would be the funeral requiems,
it would be my highest ambition to that vote for
Gen. THOMAS THUMB !-I'm so fond of millinery
menu
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

Mr.. BANCROFT is defending his government in the
London News against the bitter TRADES of the English
papers, upon the Mexican war. This is sufficient
cause for some of the journals in the United States to
abuse Mr.. Bancroft, and we that they fall upon
him with as little mercy the rancheros and guer-
ras do upon any single American that happens I'M
fortunately 10 fall in their power.-Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

AMERICAN NAvY.-According TO the official re-
port have ships of the line, razee, A fri
gates, 10 sloops. briggs, IL schooners A bomb gun
vessels, ordnance transport, II steamers 6 store
ships-tOlal 81. Vessels in ordinary, Nov. ls47-1
ship Of the line, frgates 10 soops of war; steam
ers-tOtal 81
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

The younger Chapman has it THE small poxl and
some others of the growing family said to be af
hicted with it.
So writes the senior editor of the Richmond Palla-
dunn. We are happy TO state that it is all a mistake,
except as regards the Junior.
We are happy also to state that cases have
appeared for several days; and the few mot exceed
ing five, three of whom colored) all GONZALES
cent. The panic is almost bsided and we doubt
not We shall be entirely clear Of it. The wealth
er Is favorable and very tine for the $, ason.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17
Steamboat Acknowledgement Lives
Lost.

LOUISVILLE, Feb A, A. NJ.
A steamboat accident happened in the Ohio river
below Hawesville, yesterday, caused by the Paul
Jones running into the Major Barbour, sinking her to
the hurricane deck Boat and cargo a total loss. l
learn that several lives lost by this accident, but
have not yet ascertained how many, the names Of
those who persisted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

APPOINTMENT EDIToRIAL.--RoLLA DooLITTLE,
ESQ.,, of the Madison Courier, has been appointed
postmaster at Madison, rice w. M. Taylor, resigned
We congratulate brother d. on his good fortune and
hope he will exemPIfy the truth that editors make the
best officers in the world.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

A PoINr OF ORDER.-In the New York Legsla-
ture member paused in the midst of remarkably
windy speech. to take a drink Of water. Another
member named Bloss, point of order. Eve
ry body started. wondering what the point OF order
was.
.'What is it - said the speaker.
a." think sir" continued Bloss, lit is out Of order
for a ,rind mill to 90 by waier.'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

THE EFFECTS OF THE PAN.c.-The Albany
Evening Journal says that many of the Free
Banks are sending in their bills to the Comp
troller, and withdrawing their stocks. Some
20 or 10000 were sent in on Wednesday.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

More HARMoNY.-Hand-bills were posted up yes
terday calling upon the friends of Gen. ScorT to meet
at the Capitol last evening. We don't know what
they have done yet. 1t shows beautiful harmony
between the Clay wings, the Taylortes and the Scott
man
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

There have been late foreign arrivals, but the news
is Of little consequence. The prices of bread-siuffi
had fallen.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

The Msharaka Bee has at its head the name Of
Thomas Corxin for The Presidency. The leading edi-
tOrial for few weeks past, commences thus 1--WE
will sell our Office to any person very reasonable
terms" We just put that and that together" and
wish the editor luck in finding purchaser.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-17

OTThe correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, writ
ing from the City of Washington, the LIST inst,
says that the disposition of the House is to refuse
the administration everything. men, money, and off,
GERS :; and that General Scott will not be tried at
Perote, is asserted in papers he will
ly attend the court as witness. You may depend
on it the hero of Cerro Gordo has himself requested
to be recalled, and the administration has gratifed
him."