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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27
CARLISLE, INp., Jan. l3. 1913.

CARLISLE, ND, JAM Is. lS4S.
GentLemen-Your kind invitation to public din
has been received by me, and it is with feelings
of deep regret that find pressing engagements will
compel me to decline it. A United States ship will
be waiting for me at New York by the first of Febru-
ary destined to convey me to China as the represen-
tative of this government and feel it incumbent on
me, not to permit any delay that is in my power to
avoid and shall therefore find pressing demands for
every moment of my time from this until l am ready
to set out on my journey.
beg to return to you. gentlemen, and through you
to my neighbors and friends whom you represent my
sincere thanks for this manifestation of their kind
and good feeling towards | shall ever cher
ish it among the most marked of public favOrs
and coming 1t does from those who have known
me BEST adds not little to its value. For the kind
terms in which you pleased TO allude 10 my past
services, can only say that exercised the power
you gave me to the best of my judgment, always
keeping in view the responsibility of the representa-
tive to his constituents and to have the appreciation
of such as my late constituency is my highest ambi-
ton.
In conclusion, permit me TO say, that throughout
long and in all probability eventful journey, shall
always bear in mind the many favors have received
from my kind neighbors; and while live, will re-
member that to them and adjacent friends, am in
debted for everything.
L beg that Heaven may long preserve in happiness
and prosperity, you, gentlemen, and those you repre-
sent. Your obliged friend,
JOHN. W. DAVIS.
To Joseph w. Briggs, James K. O'Haver John S.
Davis, r. b. Jenkins and Alex. Trigg, Committee.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

O. A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, relates
the following anecdOte. Some of our readers may
doubt its authenticity, but do not. We ourselves
could relate similar incidents within our own expert
ence that would beat this all hollow, and would ap-
pear altogether incredible:
We heard to-day a story of a ''functonary' too
good to be lost, and therefore, with permission, it
shall be joted down. Not long since, the Function
ary' was appointed Charge TO a court in Europe. A
day two after he received his credentials, he
introduced gentleman of influence and great pop
uarty who had been for some years heretofore one
of the most celebrated editors in the North. The
Charge asked him If it not customary notice
such appointments his in the newspapers. Most
certainly. The Charge asked him if he not the
editor of paper He had been so in times past, but
only occasionally, for amusement, penned par
agraph or letter for bis friends But the Charge
duly noticed" in a newspaper of large circula-
ton, and very much to his satisfaction. Afterwards,
the gentlemen met in New York, and the Charge in
quired if it not customary" for diplomatists
abroad, to subscribe for some newspaper published
at home. Most certainly, half dozen at least.
The Charge thought that number too many by five.
He had an idea for subscribing for weekly paper.
BY means; lie ought surely take the daily paper
at all events. No, he abided by the weekly paper,
and requested tie exedtOr to do him favor and see
his name and address on the books He did so, as a
favor, and the next day profered eighty-6ve cents
change from the amount given him. mo, no, said
the diplomatist, don't mention it. Keep ii, keep it.,
my dear sir-dont you remember the notice you gave
of my appointment 1t was first rate, capital.-keep
it! This is a ''fxed fact"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

ESpeaking of the professional pursuits of the
members of the Legislature, the Madison Courier
says
1.-The proportion of farmers is very fair, and not
more than it should be. They compose the fly wheel
in legisation-keep things regular, and prevent ir-
regularities which would inevitably occur were the
majority composed Of lawyers. In the foregoing
statement several are set down farmers, who are
in reality lawyers They perhaps some land
and ashamed of their real occupation, they therefore
dress themselves (though genuine Wolves in sleeps
clothing. There entirely too many lawyers, quite
enough physicians, and too few mechanics-too few
practical men,"
The Courier may be right, but the people don't
think so. All other things being equal they general
ly prefer lawyers to men of any other professon,-
perhaps on the score Of economy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

OTThe New York correspondent of the W. Uni
says-Simpe and yet grand is the memorial of our
victories in Mexico, in progress of completion at
West Point. On the most prominent front of the
Palisades, the names of Palo Alto" "Resaca de la
Palma" Monterey" and "Buena VISTA" are cut in
colossal letters 'Vera Cruz is nearly completed,
and the others will follow. 1t is difficult to conceive
a monument more expressive or more subIime-the
immortal words "alone in their glory on the face Of
the eterne rocks, the sky above and the deep Hudson
below. forever The boys at West Point know how to
write history well as TO make it; and they do both
with the cold steel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27
WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1913.

OE5-The Washington Union Of the 10th instant
says of the position and speech Of Mr.. Johnson, of
Maryland:
'sMr Reverdy Johnson addressed the Senate to-day
in a written speech upon the war. 1t was distln-
guished by great ability and eoquence. The first
portion was elaborate, and fortified by strong docu-
mentary arguments. 1t demonstrated that our war
against Mexico was just war. 1t took the side Of
the United States 10 the boundary claimed by our
administration. He successfully cleared himself of
the charge of alsehood in voting for the preamble to
the law which declared the existence of the war
which Mexico had waged against the United States.
This portion of the speech admirable, and forms
an Irresistible argument in behalf of the war which
we are carrying on with Mexico. But the last, and
much the shortest part of the speech, very unsat
sfactory 1t charged the President with bringing on
the war by The alternative which he had adopted in
carrying into effect the resolution for the annexation
of Texas and I'd, by the order which had been is
sued to Gen. Taylor for marching TO The Rio Bravo.
We excuse the last part of the speech for the sake of
the former. Differing, as we do, from MIR. Johnson,
on the proximae reasons which he contends brought
ON the war, we cannot help admring the mastery
manber in which he has stood up for the rights of his
country"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

TExAs.-Gen Lamar, a member of the House ci
Representatives from Lorado has introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions into the Legislature:
"a Joint resolution protesting against the relin-
enlistment to Mexico Of the country south and west
If the Rio Grande conquered by and in possession Of
the United States; read first time.
"A joint resolution, respecting the Incorporation OF
portion of the conquered provinces or States of the
Republic of Mexico into the State of Texas, with the
consent Of the United States; read first time"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

The Town OF LAwRENcE.-The Lawrence Mass. }
Courier, Extra, contains history and description OF
that town. with map on large scale. The first
building was erected in 1545. There now incor-
poraed companies in the town with capitals amount
ing to s., 500 900, for manufacturing purposes In
the of the last year 1875 600 bricks were laid
There eight religious societies IN the Town.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27
CARLISLE. IND. Jan. IL. 1913.

CARLISLE, IND, Jan. II, 1913.
Hon. JOHN w. DAvIs-Dedr Si: As commit
behalf of your fellow citizens of Carlisle and
vicinity, we address you. About to leave US for an
indefinite period, u mission in behalf of the Gov
eminent of your country, cannot suffer you to de-
part without giving expressions to feelings
on the occasion. For many years you have been
resident among US, associating with In every day
intercourse filling also in the country many high and
Important stations, and happy to bear testi
mony to your kindness in the one and ability and
impartiallty in the other. Your absence from US will
leave vacuum in society, which cannot be filed
but our regrets will always be mingled with the ar
dent wish, that in the sphere TO which you are
called, you may discharge the duties of your station
in a manner honorable to yourself and beneficial to
your country's interest.
As an evidence of our esteem, would without
distinction of party, tender you public dinner to be
given in Carlisle, at such time as may suit your con-
venience before your departure.
Respectfully, you o5edient servants.
JOSEPH w. BRIGGS,
JAMES X. O'HAVER,
JOHN S. DAVIS,
R. B. JENKINS,
ALEX. TRIGG, Committee.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27
JAS. wHITCOMB.
NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
BUsT received from Cincinnati and the Eastern cities large
% New Books among which NAV be found the following
Tire Boys Winter Book. Lords exposition fthe Apoca-
Milon's poems. .lypse.
Goldsmith do Parey' tales of animals
Donipan's expedition. Incidents Americas hiltory,
D'Aubigne's history reforma- by J.. W. Barber.
ton. The West, by Hall.
D'Autigne's Cromwell Sacred Mountains fine edition.
Greek Testament, with English XeRophon. translated.
P0rket maps Of Indiana.
Sieaeys map Of Mexico.
Cheap Publications.
The Cruiser Of the Martini the perils Of
The Knight of Gwynne cOnrtshp
Leona Lynmore for Child lost vessel
young wives Col Torogh O'Blien
A Strolling Player George Lowell
ut Pokervile cock in America
The Heads Of the Headless Colonel De sursiie
Wandering Jew Spendors Of Versailles and the
Isabel Graham, chantys Court Of Loais XIV
reward Midsummer Eve Fairy tale Of
The Of Kentucky
For sale BY HOOD NOBLE
n Bstess building.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

The Supreme Court of the United States has deci-
ded Mrs Gen Gainess great land case in her favor.
This decision renders Mr. Gaines one of the wealth.
est persons in the United States. The old General Is
lucky In his pecuniary affairs, at least.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

EXPENSIVE SLANDER.-At East Cambridge, Mass,
on Friday week. Mr.. Jennison, obtained verdict
for 81 $780, against Mr.. White, in action for SLAM
DER The defendant called the plaintiff thief
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

The Clay wings in New York city are formally
reading out of their ranks the Taylor wings. The
TAYLOR wings their part calling on the masses
The masses on their part are laughing at both Of
them: and waiting for the Democratic nomination.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

The bark Santee, which recently sailed from Bos.
too. carried out handsome and powerful Fire Engine
buIt BY order Of the Turkish Government for use al
CsnstanfinopIe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

CARLISLE, ND, Jan. 49, 1S47.
Gentlemen-I forward you the enclosed correspon-
dence and request that you will publish it in the Sem
tneI. Your obedient servant,
JOS. w. BRIGGS.
Messrs. G. A. g. ]. P. Chapman, Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

New CoUNTERFEIT-BEwARE.-A counterfeit so
on the Lafayette Bank Of Cincinnati, (o!d platc,)
made its appearance in several parts of the city yes
erday. 1t perfect fac smile of the genuine note
engraving as well executed, and as likely to de-
ceive, the counterfeit 50 the same bank that APP
peared last year. The filing up and signatures are
not so well done, and persons to whom Sos on the
bank are offered should look well to this feature of
them particularly.-Cir. Gazette.
CoUNTERFEITs-WithiEa few days, our brokers
have had returned to them several packages of
of the New Haven Comm Bank, which they had re-
mtted to New York. The notes-S5-were pro-
nounced counterfeit. They printed on the ORR
gnal plate for the Of the bank and the impress
sioLs are supposed to have been stolen. II is almost
impossible to discover the fraud. The whole issue of
five dollar notes Of this bank should be rejected by
business men.-St. Louis Repub. Dec %.
~ Major J. McMIcKrN, Of Poitsville Pa has re-
tho annoinfnpnf of Dos- Ser of the civ of
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

OF Major J. McMlcKrN, of PoitsviIIe, Pa, has re-
ceiyed the appointment of postmaster Of the city Of
Mexico, with q salary Of $500 per year.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

To Joseph w. Briggs, James K. O'Haver, John
Davis, r. b. Jenkins and Alex. Trigg, Committee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS, NAY II.


TOBACCO-Receipls and inspections con.
tinue light. No change in prices. We quote
Tugs 81 60 TO 2 90 and Q so; common leaf2 Is a
8 SO; middling 3 IS to 4 IS and S 90; good 10
fine 5 SOTO 7 so.
FLOUR-5 87f 10 S6-a slight improvement
on The last foreign news. Stock very light in.
deed.
WHEAT-White 1875; red l2O cents.
OATS-34 a IS cents per bushel.
CORN-45'cents per bushel. Dull.
CORN MEAL-50 a $50. per bushel. Dull.
BACON-Virginia hog round 6icts; Baltimore
Sides S. a ST ets.; Shoulders Al Cts; Hams + a 8
cents.
LARD-7i 8 els.
FISH-New Herrings are very backward in
arriving, the catching being unusually light
Sales are being made for small lots, TO arrive, al
S.. Shad SOL. Family Roe Herrings S. in bar
rels and S3 in hall barrels.
BEEF CATTLE-S2 rs a 3 25 extra qua
lity3 so. MurroNs: 81 SO 10 2 SO, as in quail.
". Hoes: 5 50 6 90.
SUGARS-We quote New Orleans at 4 a 81;
Porto Rico ST a ct; ST. Croix ! a 8 cents. Loaf Su-
gar 9ic
COFFEE-We quote Rio a! Ia u cents; La
guayra u a II; 81. Domingo ct a61; Porto Rice
St a II; Java 10 a III cents.
TEAS-lmperial and Gunpowder 50 a l 2oc.
per h.. Black rs a 80 c. Dull.
MOLASSES-N N. Orleans in bills. % a 26s C.
Porto Rico % a &c cents; Cuba 20 a % cents.
SALT-Last sales from wharf | IS per sack;
from store 81 10. Stock very light and in de-
rnand
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND, SLAVES
&c In BUCKINGHAM

IL Y virtue of j deed oil trust executed 10 me by Tho
- mas A. Morton, for the benefit OF Frederick Hob
son, dated the llth day OF December, 1916, and duly
recorded IN the county of Buckingham, for the pur.
poses of said deed | shall proceed, on the 18th day oi
May, 1918, at the residence Of said Thomas A. Morton,
10 sell, by public auction, the Land, Slaves and ether
property specified IN said inist d~rrd-tor so much there
Of AZ shalt be sufficient Tor the purposes therein set
f~orhl-viz:
ATrast of and in buckingham, on which said Nor.
ton resides, containing 3G2 acres, more or less, on
which there Is n gold nine, 4 water srist mil, steam
engine, and oiherimHrovrmrn ts.
hnothrr Tract IN the same county, containing 800
acres. more or less, adjoining The lands formerly be.
longing Ia the Estate OF JOnn Harris.
Another Tract of Land IN the same county, contain
ing loo acres, more or less, adjoining The lands formerly
owned by Ruife Eldrid.r, 81. deceased.
Eight Negro Men, two Negro Women and Children,
ali the Horses, Oxen and other Cattle, Carts, Mining
and Farming Utensils Of various kinds owned by the
said Morton, three Beds and Furniture, one Sideb0ard,
one Mahogany Dining Table, Secretary and Book
Case, and oihrr articles Of Household and Kitchen
FlTnllurr.
The slaves and cther personal properly will be sold
for cash. The Land, except a moderate cash payment,
will be sold on such credit as may be found most con
duciyc 20 u fair sale. Bond, with good security, viii
be required of the purchaser, ana the title retained ill
the whole of The purchase money Is paid.
Acting AZ Trustee, | can only sell aud convey such
title AZ is vested II me by The deed aforesaid, but II Is
believed 10 be une1crptionable.
w. L. BOCOCK, Trustee.
April !2-dli&c&d2awtis
or The above de crIbed property il worthy The nj
irntion oil any person disposed 10 embark ~ mining,
&c. II will be shown 10 any one disposetito buy, by
Mr.. TBos. A.. Morton, who resides upon The premises.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12
ISCELLANEOUS.
II A r p s

'I'iiE sab-cribeIs respectfully inform the Musical
= Ellie 81 Tile United States, that they have been
engaged for many years, in the city OF N. York, In the
manufacture OF
DOUBLE ACTION HARPS.
Their experience has taught them rba, III. VERY n
mixed sale OF this beautiful INSTRUMENT has been pr,n.
clpally in consequence of the very e1crGitant trlct,
Charged for them by Agents in this country, and hy the
Manufacturers also. The subscribers now dp,i,n 1.
bring The HARP into general use, by reducing thr
pricesio Il far standard, and one that viii stiIl alurd a
generous com pensatiOn- land being practically familiar
with every branch of the construction and finish Of this
beautiful instrument, they pledge themselves 10 furnish
Harls that. for power and brHlIancy of tone. SUPERIOR.
" oi touch, and elegance Of finish, a:s beyond any
thing ever offered IN this country.
Having lately Imported ilarps from the Mrssrs.
Efarts, they are enabled 20 G!rr instruments combining
all The modern Improvements with the most approved
models.
The subscribers having been called upon 50 repeat
eddy To repair Harps made in Europe and this country,
which have failed rom the wood being Improperly sea
s0ned and selected, has induced them to prepare all
their materials of such quality, and so perfectly season.
ed a. TO defy the most chlngrabIe climate 10 alfscl them.
In all cases they give nm unlimited guarantee.
PITT, LEWIS & CO.
Address JOSEPH r. ATWILL, Dol Broadway, n.
Y, Publisher oi The Beauties OF the Opera, aud Manu-.
facturrr of Piano Fores, with Abbott's patent Elastic
Spring, where Catalogue o: Prices and an assortment Of
Harps OF 6 to 81 Octayes, Of Gothic, Grrcian, Eliza
betIan, Louis XVIII, Francis the Isl, and the Victoria
styles, with all the latest improvements, may he seen.
VI Gothic and Grecian styles Of Double Acticn Harps,
OF elegant pattern, with all The latest improvements,
at the reduced price OF $500. Feb l9-c3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12

a Card.

ONE time during the last Summer, at the Hotel OF
Mrs. Pollock, In Harrisonburg, was engaged IN
anging or handling n large amount OF money which
had aeon. me At the time. l was under some excite
snt, and during the time missed a considerable
mount OF my money. Mr.. Tilmon White, of Greene,
ENG one Of the persons nearest 10 me at the tii's !
lissed my money, | Immediately accused him .,
liking IL. Examinations were instantly made, and
2 money was discovered to be about the persons .,
Ply present except that which properly belonged 10
hem. In a few moments { found my money In my
hat Excited as | was, l al once became con
eious Of the wrong which [ had done him. took my
soney, laid it befoIe Mr. White, and told Hun, White,
! have accused you wronsfaIly, ; and here !, my J, mo mo-
injury which | have done you;'' which MIR. White in
igna1ntly refused, and said, "sir, it !, not you, money aey
Or the injury of which | will seek redress in a Court OF
,w;"-sincs which, suit was brousht by MT, White
greeable to mel the difficulty has been adjusted by my
living the above stat.ment-Mr. White desiring moth
p. LIGGETT.
I am satisfied with the above statement Of Mr. Lie
cit TILMON WHITE.
NAV 2-clm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12
700 Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Char
~ lotte Court. house, on The 18TH OF January lat,
two Negro Men, named DANIEL. AMI SIMON.
Daniel is aj years old, about feet 10 inches high,
stands quite erect, with 4 good counienancr, Of 4 dark
c0mpleyion, and speaks rapidly when acitated. No
Distinguishing marks NJ. recollected. He carried with
him several SUITS OF clothing, aiming them a suit Of
new double wove, dyed black, the lllling Of which Is
doubled and twisted.
Simon IS about 81 years old, of the same height,
stands erect, with rather a sullen countenarce, and OF
mulaito complexion a small weh IL rec0lIected on
one of his temples. lie carried with him several suits
OF clothing. among them n brown cloth coat, hut little
worn, with a pair of striped cloth pantaloons, and n
grey cassinet coat somewha faded, with u velvet col
lar, and a pair of new double wore pantaloons, dyed
blue, the filling of which is double aud twisted. He
wore 4 brown cloth cap.
The subscriber having reason 10 believe they are
making their way out OF the State, offers the above re
ward irthry ARE taken two hundred miles from his re.
sidrnre. and secured so that he gets them again, tr
half OF IL for either of them. IL they are taken thirty
miles from his residence, fifty dollars will be paid; and
if within that distance. thirty dollars will be paid.
anril lief WM. J. WATKINS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-12
By tic LicuisRant Gauernor 0f VirsiAia.
a PROCLa NATION.

INFORMATION having been received BY The Execn.
L tive, that Henry DIX, a free Negro, charged with 2
murder committed in The county OF Accoinacs, mas rsd
hereby offer i reward Of fifty dollars to any person or
persons v no hall arrest the said Henry Dix and deliver
him into the Jail of Accomack county; and do more.
over re1ulr. all officers Of this Commonwealth, civil
and military, and request the prople generally, To use
their nest exertions To procure lie arrest Of the SAIL
Dix. that he may he brought 10 justice.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, act
ing in The absence 1t the Governor fronI the seat
[szILl of Conveniently and under The lesser seal Of
the ommonw ealth, al ;,ichmond, this 81 day
of Nav. in the year 1913. JNO. J.. Willy.
Henry Dix is about five feet Fix inches high, and
about thirty years OF age; his color 4 dark brown, and
good looking He IL supposed 10 be- somewhere
on or about the line of Accomack county. May5-sot