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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The GOLD DoLLAR.-The great increase which may
be expected in the circulation Of gold should induce
Congress authorize the coinage of gold dollars. In
Spain and South America we believe they have gold
coins low ninety cents Gold dollars should be
introduced to take the place of the filthy Shin pasters
that have flooded country for years. and banks
be permitted to issue of less denomination than
FIVE or ten dolars.-Harrisburgh Union.
CEMembers of Congress know very we'll that a
gold dollar coin would be universally popular and
venient; hut they will not authorize it, because the
Bank influence is opposed to it. We must therefore
continue to use the filthy rags by which defled
as we'll as cheated, and make the hes, Of it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

ORIGIN OF THE CHoLERA.-Mr. Refill an old and
respectable resident of New York. states that in 1892
he discovered that the origin of the Cholera is the In
haaton Of insect minute to be scarcely visi-
BILE to the naked eye. He says that when the Chole-
ra is in place. the existence of those insects may be
proved by grcasing a cloth or persons arm, and
waving it in the air, when the insects will stick
to it, and may then be examined
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

MATRIMONIAL. CoLLrsroNs.-Some fifteen yea rs ago,
Pierce Butler, Of Philadelphia, gentleman of for
tune, married Fanny Kembe, lady distinguished for
,aents and genius. But "incoTpatIblitv OF temper"
soon destroyed their domestic peace Their qdarres
led to sepura ration. Mr. Butler finally applied to the
courts for divorce The New York papers full
of the documents which the investigation brought to
light.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

TAME WOLF IN CINcINNATI.--A Mr.. Harwood
having succeeded in DEMONSTRATING u wolf. kept him
for Watchdog and he had proved to be perfectly
ohedlent 70 him In most things. While he
gagged few days ago with one of his worknen the
animal became excited at the and eeizing him by
leg nearly tore the flesh off, paving no attention
whatever to Mr.. Harwood's efforts to stop him The
ferocous finally killed by him and the men
present with plck-axes, and the wounded man taken
care of
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

SLAVE LABOR II FAcToREs.-The proprietor of the
factory At Tuscaloosa, Ala, makes calculation in
of the Southern papers TO show that, If the
ern factories make cloth ut ten cents per ward he
make it at 81 cents. This factory is worked by
slave labor and another is in progress in Tuscaloosa
county, also to be worked entirely by slaves, which
Will run thousand spndles.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

THE IMPORTANCE OF a SINGLE VoTE-In Forster's
Lives of British Statesmen, the following pas
sage A" Cromwell had offered himself as member for
Cambridge; his opponent was John Ceaveland. The
contest was obsnatey fierce, and ended in Cromwel's
return at last, by single vote" That vote cost
Charles |. his head, and established Cromwell the
head of the Comnonwea h.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

MILITARY MONUMENT IN KENTUcKY.--A monu-
ment is now in process Of erection in frankfort Ky.
the memory of the officers fthe volunteers of the State
who fell in Mexico. The design is appropriate and
exceedingly beautiful. The monument is to be 62
feet high step 20 feet square, material best Italian
ina rble cost $1,000.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

'MoRr. MORE MORT Mr.. -. a mason by
trade having worked hard all the week, was disposed
while at church on Sunday, to refresh himself by
snooze He had kept awake till The preacher had
progressed way his sermon, when he fell into
a sound Sleep and dreaming in his soporiic obliv-
BUSINESS that he about his work, he cried out, in
stentorian voice, mort more mort The effect upon
the congregation may be imagined
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

STRICT CoNsTRUcTToNIsT.-On of the members
Of the New York Electoral College did not attend The
meeting, and his place supplied by the election
Of another The reason Of his non-a,tendnnce was
that he had promised his oife he mould nerer hold
Office. and she being n strict consructionist would
LET him off
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

WHO'S RrGHTl-The Free Territory(D Sentinel,
an an article the subject of the difficulties IN the
OHIO Legislature, SAYS
The two organizations-the Wing and Democrat
ic-were still kept up. neither having quorum. The
Free Soilers-who side with neither party-made a
very fair proposition far compromise, ,ctich Gc
copied By the Wigs bit refused BY The Democrats"
The Dayton (Ohio) Journal on the same subject
says
1--WE are glad 10 learn by a private dispatch from
Columbus, that the proposition of DR.. Townsend ,Cds
rejected by the Wing members Of the House"
OrThe Sentinel will perceive that in its extreme
anxiety to place the democratic party Of Ohio IN
f.se position, il has stated which is VIGOROUSLY
untrue. Let the responsibility of the archy which
exists at Columbus rest where it properly belongs
upon The Wings
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

LAKE SUPERIOR MINES. = The North American
mine will be worked by so men during the coming
winter. An engine and stamps have arrived there.
The Cliff mine still improves. 1t is expected to ship
ZOO tons the coming The Copper Falls Co.
have shipped 10 tons of copper to Paris of about 70
per cent
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

SOMETHING NEw-A article of boots and
shoes has just come up in England. 1t is called the
Pannas Corium or leather cloth, and invented
by person named Hall. The material is cotton,
but has the and general appearance of leather,
and receives polish from ordinary backing and in
the same way 1t is used only for the upper, the sole
being leather. 1t said to be as durable as leather,
cracks splits and possesses the advantage of
not drawing the foot
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

ltTWe learn from the Salem News. of the 18th
inst, that Spencer Lee, of that place. about twenty
years of age, drowned on Saturday night, the 9th
inst, attempting TO Silver creek on horseback
He was the of a widowed mother, whose husband
Michael Lee, fell in the battle of Buena Vista.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

THE PROTEST" Is small sheet published at Low
ell by the operatives, against reducing wages. Here
10 It's list Of deaths and marriages:
married, in Boston. Massachusetts, Goth instant.
by Rev. Abbott Tariff. Pauper Labor. Of Europe, to
Miss Free Industry. of Massachusetts.
Died, in Lowell, Massachusetts, about the 10Th
instant. of lingering corporation, American Wages
aged nearly u.s."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

OF Mr. Webster will deliver lecture on We'd
ncsday evening" in the basement of the first Presby
terrain Church, on the subject of lErial aud Oceanic
currents and WILL understand, in connection with
this subject. demonstrate the Importance Of the bay
of San Francisco, connected with it's position In
relation to these currents.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

FORMER GRANDEUR.-The Roman Empire. at its
most brilliant period, contained about GOO, 900 square
miles, according to Gibbon. The territory of the
United States comprises about, coo, 900. When the
vast territory shall be peopled by claiming
common orig in, and all united under the same laws,
and having the patriotic pride in their country
and its freedom the former greatness of Rome will
but fanty compare with that Of this republic
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The wing papers say that luck is against any man
for president, whose name begins with the letter c.
poor Tom Corwin, he is in for it, bad luck to him
How will 10 Lane do! no G. an that name IN.
London Pioneer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

How MEN SHOULD TREAT WoMEN-A Persian poet
gives the following instruction the important point
.When thou art married, seek to please thy wife !;
but listen not 10 all that she says. From Mans right
side rib taken to form the woman, and never
was there seen rib quite straight. 1t breaks but
bends not Since, then. it is plain that crooked is
mans temper, forgive her faults. and blame her not
let her anger thee, correction as 1t Is In
vain to straighten what is crooked"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

CHEAP PosrAGE--The French Assembly has pass
ed bill for the reduction of postage on all inland
letters, four four The came will go
into effec, on the first Cf january next. Russia has
also established penny postage throughout her great
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

JAMES c. PIcKEr. Esq. late IT, S. Charge dAfars
Peru and gentleman of fine literary attainments,
is an associate editor Of the Washington Globe
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

GA company has been formed in the city OF New
York Of which Gen Scott heads the list of Trustees,
for building railway from the Atlantic to the Paci-
&c, across the Isthmus Of Panama. A grant has
been secured from the Government of New Grenada,
which secures the following advantages
LIST. An exclusive right of way across the lsthmus.
with right to use gratuousy all the public lands
living on the route of the road.
3D. An absolute gift of 100000 acres of public
lands to be selected BY the company.
Sd. All the materials used for the road. as well as
effects Of persons employed thereon declared free
Of duty.
4th. Two ports viz one on tho Atlantic and one
on the Pacific Oceans, which shall be made the terml
nj of the road, are declared free ports
The preliminary surveys will be undertaken 1t is
said Immediately, and it is supposed by the sangune
friends Of the undertaking that II be finished and
ready for operation within years from this date.
Ten years would be closer guess, we think.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The manner in which infusoria obtained admit
lance into fluids has been subject Of debate
for some years. The startling idea of spontaneous
generation has been broach,d. WrIsburg thought
they were formed from minute PARTICLES IN the fluid
which gradually BEGIN To move and obtained life by
degrees Gruithscn fancied they proceeded from
tractlye matter. acted ON by the infusory medium
The most generally received opinion Is TINT these
animnls. or their germs, float about as atoms in the
atmosphere. and become vliazcd revived ON being
deposited IN medium favorable To their develop
ment.
Instances of animals. more highly organized, mp
parcntly dying when the fluid has been dried M for
length of time, and again resuming the state of nc
tive life on being furnished with drop of water are
familiar TO the microscopes II may be observed in
Rotifer rugariS. or the common wheel-nnifnnlcule,
and IN the librio iriiici ccllikc animal causing
the ear-cocklc or blight in wheat. Both of hese nn-
finals may be brought back from apparent death To
active life after having been kept in perfectly dry
safe for several years.
What favors the superstition of anmnlcules being
deposited either IN the general state. from their
bodies being dried up nd floating in the air, Is the
fact That IN series of well condncied experiments.
performed by Schuzc some years ago. where water
was distilled and well boiled IN order To destroy any
animal liie 1t might OCCASION aud vegetables for the
same reason. exposed 10 the heat of oven. and the
air admitted 10 the vessel. which was Theoretically
sealed through strong sulphuric acid on the vessel
being paced IN the sun. after the npse of some time
not single anmalcule could be detected, though n
jar by It's side, made of the same materials but open
TO the atmosphere, found To swarm with living
beings.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

To SMoKERs.-By the last number of the Journal
of the Franklin Institute. perceive that somebody
has taken out patent for an improvement in making
cigars. This improvement consists in making the
end of the cigar impervious to the moisture of the
lips, by composition Of gum Shellac and alcohol
Temperance should hold up both hands for this. mas
much if the cigar will not moiSten the lips will not
drV and those who will drink will be forced to
themselves therefor did the old topper: no
going to have salt fish for dinner
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

GA plank road is about being commenced from
Fort Wayne to Button, Wells county, Indiana.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
Nlarried.

On the l7h instant, by Thomas Morrow Esq, Mr. Ezr-
KEEL DILL to Miss ELIZABETH daughter Of Simon Esther
Siealsmith, both e this county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

UNANIMOUS The Western Texan states that the
people In the neighborhood of the missions of San Ju-
San Jose and Espado composed almost entirely Of
Mexican citizens, voted unanimously for Taylor, who
received l0l yotes-Csss none
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

o. Sundry communications and other articles, were
necessarily deferred. enable the workmen to parti-
cpate in the festivities of Christmas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The South Boston Gazette says that Daniel Webster
voted for Cass. It's no wonder Cass was beaten
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

TRUTH AND KINDNESS in the midst Of the best Of
men, there is always hns been. and always will be,
some difference of opinion as to what is true; but
every body knows and feels VIVA, is kind.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

An Irish gentleman the other day. in the excess of
connubial affection, exclaimed 4" Heaven forbid, my
dear, thut should ever live 10 see you a wldow."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

what is hardeT tIan aiming money! CaIlecling \
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

a WAGoNER's ToAsT.-T The Fair Ser The jack
screw of the United States, and the whee-horse Of
all creation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

II there is n who his bread In peace
with God and man, 1t IS the man who has brought
that bread out Of the earth. 1t is cnnkered by no
fraud II Is wet by tears; 1t Is stained by blood
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

SINGULAR AFFAlR.-SOme two weeks since mer-
chant in Bangor, Maine. in empyng tea chest,
found in the bottom snuff box containing five dollar
bill the Dover IN. ii bank, and attached TO it the
following eplstle, written piece of paper Of the
quality generally used by the Chinese In putting up
tea in pound packages
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

FEK1N, y.
Dear Motter:-I am prisoner in a tea house, and
have been for six years. | wish you would go to
Washington and get government TO interfere and
obtain nv release | enclose you FIVE dollar note !;
il was presented to by American gentleman !;
il is of no use to me but it may be to you.
EDWARD LOWELL.
Directed TO Miss Nancy Lowell. Boston, Mass.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

productive mine good for nothing except to a
rich man, who could furnish capital TO work it.
correspondent of the Boston Journal complains
tint copper plate printing and engraving carried
to considerable extent in lis various departments in
the State Prison. thus perfectng the convcts In pro-
fession that will ultimately be dangerous to the
munlty.
collection of Poems" by the late John Quincy
Adams has been published. The New York Tribune
saws the volume is worth having if only to what
extremely mddling verses great man may write
Mr. Adams did great many things well. Poetry
was not among them.
PRIZE AwARDED.-We understand that Mr. Miles
of Baltimore, has obtained The premium OF $1,000 Of
fered by Mr. Forrest for the best tragedy The Bal
timore Patrio, says Mr.. Miles has received check
for the amount, and complimentary letter from Mr.
+. There were fifty competitors for the prize.
A wedding took place at Albany few evenings
since and just the marriage service was concluded
by the benedction the floor gave way and precpia-
ting the entire party in mingled mass into the
cellar. The distance was not great and the pleasure
of the evening not at all marred by IT.
The great Cathedral in Montreal is the largest ed-
flee in America devoted to religious purposes. The
depth Of the interior is 800 feet. A crowd Of 1000
persons looks like a thin audience In this vast
Il has seven bells and covers and rods
of ground
The only female Free Mason ever heard of, was
the Hon Miss St. Lcger who, having been detected
in The act of overlooking the proceedings of lodge
in her fathers house. forced to take the degrees.
She used afterwards walk in the Masonic process
sons and her portrait is to be seen in almost every
lodge in ireland.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-27
milwaukee

Is a great city and has great interests, and o
course it is not surprising that she should hav'
great men and great modesty to match and between
the two latter features, it is difficult to tell which
preponderates. What should we do to keep the
wheels of government in motion, if it were not fol
the wisdom of the men of that great city, and tina
exalted patriotism peculiar TO them, which il
spite of their modesty, leads them to accept nomi
nations for great Offices when they are thrust upon
them.
When Mr.. Polk came into power, he had two of
fcers to appoint for Wisconsin, aside from those
whose duties were to be performed at the seat OF
government, viz Marshal and United States At
torney. One Of our own citizens, an estimable
man, was an applicant for the first named office
and he would have gotten it, had it not been for an
apprehension that Milwaukee would not get heI
full Share of Offices; 80 we had appointed
John S. Rockwell, OF lHhcaukcc, Marshal,
VIM p. Lynde, OF Mii,rauke,, IT, S. Attorney
Since then, we have an United States Judge ioI
Wisconsin, to appoint, and we had appointed
Andrew c. Miller. of MiI,caukee
We have had also, Congressman to elect, ant
the individual who sought and proc ured the nomi
nation and election, was
William p. Lynde, of Mii,cGrtkee
We have had also an United States Senator con-
ceied to the eastern part OF the state to choose aud
we have
Isaac p. Walker of Nil,ra1akcc.
The Cass and Taylor men have made their no
limitations, or election 10 Congress, this fall, and
we have
Finch & Lynde, of WLcankec,
We shall have another United States Senator to
choose, and we have as prominent candidate
Isaac =. Walker, of 4Ntipankee.
These are all the general Offices we have had to
fl for his region of country, and not one of them
it appears has got its incumbent ont of the city OF
Milwaukee. Mr., Lynde ha, been once elected, and
we are not OILY askeI, IN his case to set aside the
heat by principle of rotation in Office but also to
pay renewed tribute to Milwaukee. Mr.. Walker S
term as Senator expires on the 18th of March next
and we shalt undoubtedly be required TO re elect
hm tor A term of six years.
Comment would hardly seem TO be necessary, as
long as the people have the direction oi the matter
IN their own hands
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-27
Skies Rrighti

1t has been the effort OF our enemies for some time
mast tn yet up the idea that the Free Soil movement
is DIVING away. Bear ia mind one thing Every
VILLAGE. where there is office to dispose Of has
It's Cass and Taylor cliques The papers of the
village are, very generally, under the control of
these cliques, and hence all the avenues of general
information, are closed or perverted against US
We have no hesitation IN asserting that the Free
Soil movement, tar from dying away is pro
crossing daily and hourly in strength with the
rapidly that characterised its first start We be-
Ieve the final result of this election will prove
more favorable TO the Free Soil cause, than its own
friends generally anticipate. Wherever we are
able to get directly al popular sentiment it is uni
tormy found to be highly favorable Discoura.
glng accounts do not come 10 US from the people,
but from these subsidized presses, which cannot be
expected 10 speak the truth The state elections
which have recently been held will operate to our
advantage. In OHIO, 1t is clear beyond question
that Taylor stands no Chance->hs candid friends
admit 1t, which increases chance OF carrying
that state In Pennsy lvania, no correct indication
of the result in November is given. In Wllmot's
district, where the issue was plain, the Free SOIL
Ticket was elected by tremendous majority. We
have not time tor detail. We say, the prospect of
carrying handsome number OF electoral votes
and taking candidate iuto the House, was never
better than now. From every quarter OF our own
state, where ever we can see through the log OF
the partisan presses and get directly at the sen-
ments of the people we have the most certain indi-
cations of success. This state is in the hands OF
the Free Soil party and be carried for the Free
Soil candidates, II We but will it. The lime has
come TO took to home. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
-work-each and every one and all, until the day
Oi trial shall have passed. aud taIs state IS ours be-
You'd peradyenture
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-27
Cheering from New YOrA.

The Albany Atlas brings the following cheer
ing assurances from the Empire Stale. Read II,
snd while YOU feel encouraged let the advice 1t
cIyes sink deep into your heart and when you rise
80 M the peruSa OF TINS papcr-let II be with de
Termination 70 do all that becomes an honorable
man, 70 second the works OF your brothers IN that
mighty state.
We say deliberately that the result in
this State is at this moment, i'll the hand of
lis Free Democracy. There can be no
doubt of the fact. But il cannot be ours,
without unremittng action, vigilance and
devotion, from this hour until the closing of
the polls,
Let our friends, throwing aside all other
considerations, !ook 10 home. Let each
man-no longer inQuirlng how it is in the
East or West, or what effect the popular
revolution will produce here or thcro.-go
to work in his town and his county. If
The noble aud able band of lreemen, who
compose the party of the Free Democracy
will but do this, they will carry the State
ny triumphant majority, and hold IN their
hands the elements of power which will
auspcouslv coutroI the results OF the pres.
ent struggle in the Union,