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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

Mr.. Botls of the House of Representatives, has
addressed letter to the wings of Virginia, in which
he attacks, with great severity the of the late
Taylor convention of that State. The chapter on
Lightning (the telegraphic accounts from Kentucky
and North Carolina which were designed to operate
on the nomination of the Wing Convention of Vir-
ginial is singularly pungent and amusing. Mr.. b.
is clear in the IMPRESSION that Mr.. Clay is a much
stronger man, in the Union, than Gen. Taylor and
that he can be elected. Though happen to differ
on this point from Mr. Bolts, yet there are passages
in his letter which we cannot withhold from our rea-
ders He is not always successful in carrying out his
favorite maxim Of "head him, or die - nor will we
undertake TO say that he will prove fortunate
the present occasion. The wings the best judges
If the accuracy of bis statistics, and time must de-
,ermine the sagucity of his predictions:- w. Union
March l4th.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

The Rich MAN AND THE Day LABoRER-A mer-
chant, who is avaricious opulent, has recently
excited some public attention at London. He had OBJ
tanned, at the cheapest possible rate poor day-la-
borer TO do some work in his house. This unfortu-
nate man, fatigued with work, represented to the
merchants wife that with SO low wages he could not
procure glass of beer to quench his thirst. The
compassionate woman gave him tankard of ale, but
the husband learned this circumstance on his return
and when he settled with the aborer, retained the
value of the drink the poor man exclaimed against
it and raised great uproar that the police took
him to prison. The next day, when he called
before the Judge he explained the affair and was dis
charged the payment of two shillings; but the
merchant had another account TO render to Justice
he was condemned to pay Fifty pounds sterling as a
fine for having sold beer without license, and the
poor laborer, tie informer of the offence received
a third Of the sum.-Courrier deS Flats Uais.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

FAMILIES OF LITERARY MEN.-The Quarterly Re
view in discussing objection to the copyright bill
of Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, which was taken by Sir
Edward Sugden, gives very curious particulars
about the progeny of literary men. 1--WE are not"
says the writer, going to speculate about the causes
of the fact, but fact it is, that distinguished
for extraordinary intellectual power of any Sort
ly leave more than brief line of progeny behind
them. Men of genius have scarcely ever done so
men of imag inative genius, we might say. almost
never With the one exception OF the noble Surrey
cannot at this moment point out representative in
the male line, far down in the third genera
ton, of any English poet and we believe the case is
the same in France. The blood of beings of that or
der seldom be traced far down in the female
line. With the exception of Surrey and Spenser, we
not of any great English author of at all
mote date, from whose body any living person claims
to be descended. There is other real English poet
prior the middle of the eighteenth century, and
believe great author of any Sort except Clarendon
and Shafesbury, of whose blood we have any nheri-
lance amongst Chaucers only died chdless;
Shakspeares line expired in his daughters only daugh-
ter None of the other dramatsts of that age left any
progeny; nor Raleigh, nor Bacon, nor Cowey, nor
Butler The grand daughter of Milton the last Of
his blood Newton, Locke, Pope, Swift, Arburthnot,
Hume, Gibbon, CowPer, Gray, WaPole, Cavendish.
land might greatly extend the llst,) never mar
ried. Neither Bolingbroke. nor Addison, nor War
burton, nor Johnson nor Burke, transmitted their
blood. M. Renouards last argument against per-
petuity in literary property is, that would be found
ing another nobesse. Neither jealous aristocracy
nor envOus iacoblnsm ed be under much alarm.
When human race has produced its bright consum-
mate flower in this kind, it commonly to be
near Its end"
Poor Goldsmith might have been mentioned in the
above list The theory is illustrated in day.
The two greatest names in science and literature of
our time, were Davy and Walter Scott The first
diaJ Walt loft f,ur oh, of
whom three are dead only one of whom (Mrs. Lock
har) leaving issue and the fourth This eldest son.
though living, and long married, has issue. These
| are curious facts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

LACoNIC CoRRESPoNDENCE.-The Baltimore cores
Ponden of the New York Herald, gives the following
correspondence as having passed between Messrs.
Johnson and Brent, prior the settlement of their
recent difficulties:
Nh. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENr.-Sir: You called
me liar in court, and l respectfully request a
retractlOn.
Mr.. BRENT Ma. JoHNsoN.-Sir: You charged
me in open court with violation of the courtesies of
The BAR and not only refused TO retract but reassered
It, which called forth the accusation of fasehood from
me. /, therefore, cannot retract.
Mr. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENT-Before enter into
explanation of the language used by me you must
withdraw the word falsehood.
Mr. BRENT TO Mr.. JoHNsoN.-As you seem dspos-
ed to think amcable adjustment of the matter may
result from temporary withdrawal of the Ian
guage used by me-please consider it temporarily
withdrawn.
Mr.. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENT.-Dear Sir: | was
angry, and you were angry, said what didn't mean,
and you said what you didn't mean, &C. Hoping
that this lucid explanation Will be deemed satisac-
tory, &c.
Mr.. BRENT TO Mr.. JoHNsoN.-It gives me great
pleasure to say that your explanation is entirely sat
isfacory, and my offensive language is freely with
drawn.
Mr.. JOHNSON TO Mr.. BRENr.-Your last note end,
correspondence, and leaves US where our misun-
Outstanding found us-friends.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
Native Americanisn. and the Hon. W nm.
II. MaciaY.

The sole organ of Native Americanism in the
House of Representatives, Mr.. Levin, recently
interrupted in fierce onslaught that he was making
against the Pope the Catholic religion and foreigners
and the following dialogue took place between him
and the Hon. VIM. B. Maclay:
Mr.. Macay.-Will the gentleman allow me to ask
question!
Mr.. Levin.-Certainly.
Mr. Maclay.-Whst on the subject of Jesuitism
| would like to PROFOUND inquiry, which, if not
now made, may not have another opportunity TO
make. ] present when the honorable gen.
tleman delivered his last speech, and wish to know
if the report of it in the National Inlelhgencer is
correct one
Mr. LEVIN answered afirmetively.
Mr. Maclay inquired if the following extract was
correctly reported
"Sr there has been and there is a SYSTEMATIC effort
now going on TO overthrow American rights and Ameri.
can institutions by the to which have alluded
There those who hear who know full well that,
few years ago. distinguished German historian delivered
Of lectures before the Emperor Of Austria and
the nobility of that county, in which he undertook to
show that Europes thrones would remain insecure so
long this example Of free government existed in the
United States. HIS Schlege In his eight
zenith lecture he proceeded to show how TO give slidty
TO the thrones Of yrans Send your refuse population
said he to the United States under the control of Jesuits
They will keep the foreign population separate and
distinct from the American. They will prevent amalga-
nation, and distinct political organization may be FORM
ed. THEIR BALLoT-BoIEs ARE LIFT OPEN! You ARE
INVITED TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THEM! Do this, said
he, 'ASD THE WORK DONE y"
Mr.. Levin read the extract, and said it was.
Mr.. Maclay.-I assert thot there is such pass
age in Schleges eighteenth lecture nor in any other
have the eighteenth and other lectures in my hand
and defy the gentleman to verify his quotation
Again, the gentleman in his speech, speaks of the
Pepe's having published encyclical letter against
slavery in the United States Now, sir, there is not
word in this letter in relation to slavery in the
United States. The ausion in this letter refers to
1 Al Al
and Africa and was but repetition Of the sentiment
of enlightened in every section of our country,
North South, condemnatory of that inhuman
traffic. bolder attempt to palm off msstate-
ments upon the credulity of this House have never
witnessed.
Mr.. Levin-I may be mistaken to the name of
the author, but will produce the work from which
the quotation made
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

HEART-RENDING OcCURRENcE-A CHILD KILLED BY
LUNATIc.-On Friday last, about o'clock, p. NJ,
little daughter of Mr. Volney Evans, of Aberdeen,
was inhumanly deprived Of life, by lunatic, named
Strother B. Reed while the mother and the Of the
family absent.
Mrs. Evans had gone to the house of neighbOr,
leaving her little daughter asleep in the crade and
mother had left the house, Reed jerked the child out
of the cradle by arm with such force to dslo-
cate the shoulder, and then with broad-axe inflicted
five different cuts upon the head, Of which the little
innocent died. in about four hours after.
Circumstances, both before and after the commission
Of the horrd Decd leave no room to doubt The insani
ty of its perpetrator and learn that he will be
speedily sent to the Lrnac Asylum where he should
have been long since.-Ky. Flag.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
"Another Voice from the Battle Field

Extract from letter to gentleman in this city from
1t. Francis Henry, a gallant and Intelligent yOung
soldier icho accompanied the Wisconsin troops TO
MeTico at the commencement Of the last campaign
(His letter is datedtrom the city Of Merico FeJru
airy Z, 1S4S)
"Finally, now that we are resting from our tolls IN
the capital the world filed with establishment
at the mighty victories Of the American arms; and
If the Congress in session evince proper feel
ng and stand up the aid of President Polk, matters
will be brought to speedy and successful resu-ay,
there would not be another gun fired The Mexlcans
form their opinions of government by comparisons
with their own-they have no other standard They
conceive that the opinions of people give
the LAWN all their rulers lead, and they sup
pose those whom we place in high stations do the
same. They confidently expect Messrs. Clay q Co.
TO pronounce against Mr.. Polk, and that the latter
will be obliged to withdraw his army to combat that
of Mr.. C.. Ridiculous this may appear, it is abso
lGtely true in regard to vast majority of even the
best informed Mexicans. Mexico is in a state
somewhat like that of Europe in the feudal age
every having pretensons a leader has his clan
Did our pretended philanhropists, who are pouring
out the walls Of their wrath upon the devoted heads
of little army, protesting against the as I'M
Just and unnecessary, and thus blackening the fair
fame of those who have gloriously fallen in battle,
and insulting those who still uphold in honor the flag
Of our countrywide they but know how how much
blood they have been the of shedding and were
sincere in their professions of humanity they certain
ly would adopt different course"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

ANOTHER VOICE FROM THE BATTLE-FIELD.-Under
this caption, Mr.. Hutter, of the Lancaster lntelll-
gencer, brings up another voice from the fields of
Mexico to protest against the mischievous of
The opposition in and out of Congress:
Capt George Nauman, for many years in the regu-
lar service and of the gallant of all the
in the late battles, writes home to bis friends in Lam
caster, (his birth-place,) as follows:
"Mexico is utterly. hopelessly, irrevocaby pros
trate, and cannot strike another blow but her pride
and her hopes not yet subdued. She trusts much
to political differences at home. She fancies that
if the whig party gets into power, We will abandon
the country, and even pay her for the mischief she
has suffered ut our hands. Without intending it,
some of our politicians have done US much injury in
this unhappy and benighted land You cannot ina
CINE the deep and bitter generations that are heaPed by
The army the heads Of Clay, Webster, and others,
for their speeches against The tOar."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
Taylor Meeting at Baltimore.

BALTIMoRE, March y, Io4o
A large meeting, called by those friendly 40 the
nomination of Gen. Taylor TO the Presidency. but
composed of all parties, assembled here last night
The meeting was disOrderly in the extreme. from
the beginning, and il broke up as il commenced
The strongest at least the noisy party were
for supporting Gen. Taylor, independent Of the regu-
lar nomination.
Several speeches made, but the speakers were
hardly heard for The uproar. Reverdy Johnson thought
that speaking to Baltmoreans rather unworthy
business.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

ASTRONOMICAL PHENoMENoN.-By recent discove-
rics at the rational Observatory, Washington City,
and other places it has been ascertaned that the Sun
has decreased in volume nearly one-tenth and this
singular phenomenon has occurred entirely during the
past month. The change took place suddenly, since,
according accurate observations the morning of
the 18th u, it presented its usual volume TO the vi
sion of the spectator yet it the next day,
the alteration easily perceptibe, the naked
eye Its form, too, is altered. Its latitude has de-
creased while its longitude has been prolonged
ledger, Feb 81. Il is the N. Y. Sun.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

PIETY.-We had few days since an account Of
the "Model Ariises," who are prohibited from ex-
hbitng in Baltimore by the police for their obsceniy,
performing before Mr. Clay at his roomand that he
kissed one Of the females
We now have him in New York at Ball at the
Theatre, and at which place the following scene is
described:
Mrs B., very beautiful woman, attempted &c
plfer kiss, but-we shall lie; the ''Sun" finish the
story:
''Unintentionally Mr.. Clay drew back. cloud ella p
ping) Recovering himself, he endeayored to commit
the larceny upon the cheek Of the lady, when she in
turn lodged. (More clapping-) Let US compromise,
said Mr. Clay-'agreed, said the lady, and the annexa
tion Of lips was consummated amidst prolonged
caPping of hands. Turning to the gentlemen behind
him, DR. Clay asked what could be expected from 4
young ard beautiful man like him. 81 must pick m,
Flint and try again. said he.
"Then Mrs. M-k, held up her pretty face, anG
pouting touch if you dare lips and received charm
ing salute-to Mr. Clay at oil events"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
First State Gun for Is4S.

There is some later and further news from New
Hampshire. The vote of 81 towns stands for Will
liams (dem) IL Cos. for Berry (alies) 623- Al
lies ahead II; last year, 1872 Democratic gain,
1885, Gov. Williams's majority last year was liz;
this year he will have nearly 5000. We have car
rled governor, legislature-eveEy thing. Glorious
New Hampshire how she energies from the smoke
and dust of one of the hottest struggles that
shook her mountain soil-erect and firm. the impreg
nabe granite column of democracy Ii is the first
gun for lS4S, and the lie music Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

EXPENSIVE SUIT.-A browning beauty Of obdurate
litigation has just been developed in Wyoming coun-
ty. A case which had been three times before the
court previous to this, and at each time the jury have
disagreed. At this hearing the jury agreed a
diet for the full amount claimed by the appellee,
S2S 06-the principal and interest of the balance of
a note given for the purchase money of horse This
suit has been long pending, and has been tried so
many times, that the costs have accumulated to q
very large amount. estimated $500 $1,000.
The payment of the patry sum of s25 07 would have
saved all this litigation and its attendant costs-N
Y. True Sun
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

o. We learn that disastrous FIRE occurred at
BrookvilIe. Indiana, on Thursday night last. Alarge
building occupied store and dwelling in the first
story and the Odd Fellows Hall in the second story,
together with two small frames ndJoning-a wagon
makers and blacksmith's shop,-were entirely con-
sumed. The Odd Fellows lost books, papers, regala,
every thing. The total loss is very serious one
to the several partes.-Cin. Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

BANK NorE ALTERED.-We were shown on yester-
day, two dollar note the State bank of Ohio, al
tered TO a ten, and SO well executed that it would
pass almost any where without detection.
II should be observed that all notes of the State
Bank have human figure On the yignette, for each
dollar the bill calls for. This is certain detection.
Ohio Statesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

RAILRoADs.-The total number Of Railroads in
Massachusetts IS II, covering distance of 557
miles, and constructed at cost Of S35 .902, 355.
The gross receipts in 1647 s. 264. 922. expen-
ses $2,699, 1872; making the net earnings $2564, :
100. The average dividend upon the stock was,
therefore. fraction six per Three Of The
number realized profit of ten per cent, aud The in
come of two is not stated.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

IRELAND.-Ireland is still the scene of misery and
crime. The Special Commission have adjourned,
after trying and convictng fifty persons for various
outrages against the lives of property of their neigh
bors. Sixteen have been found guilty of murder.
Ourages Of the most desperate character continue TO
in sections of this wretched country. 1t
is said thai no less than ten magistrates have been,
themselves or their immediate friends, shot within
a few yeari in single district.
Disease snd restitution lot diminishing, on the
contrary, they are rapidly extending throughout the
South and West, and in many districts the mortality
is alarming The entire population of tracts of coun-
try along the Western coast are in frightiul state
of desttution. Even in the compnr utvely well-cr-
cumstanced counties of Lenster, thousands sink
ing into the grave amongst the class who have hith-
kept themselves independent of the poor-rate.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

SANTA ANNA-How true that the Mexican gene
raj is consummate rascal but his rascality does
not Justify rascnlity in our officers However bad he
may be, his moral character does not annihate his
legal right to his wardrobe.-LouiSrile Journal
The "mOral character" of Prentice will never
'annihilate'' his claims wardrobe to which lie
Justly entitled, for his abuse of officers and SOL
diers in MexicC,-a suit Of tar aud feathers.-Cin.
Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

PENNSYLVANIA AND THE TARIFF OF 1S46.-The
Pennsylvania democratic convention, recently held
at HaTisburgh adopted among others, the following
resolution. 1t will be recollected that all the Penn
sylvania Delegation in Congress except David Will
mot, voted against the passage of that BILL But now
a convention gathered from the people throughout
the State declare themselves strongly in favor of it.
Thus:
RESOLVED, That the Tariff act of 1916 has realized
the most sangune expectations of its advocates and
friends and signSlly falsifed all the wofu pre-
dctions of its enemies. The democracy of Pennsyl-
vania cling to it as one of the browning measures
that have rendered the present National Administrs
ton ustrious on the page of history, aud proud
to record it a demonstration, established by the in
fallibe tests of truth and me that restrictive COM
mercial policy, like expanded national currency,
has degenerated into an 'obsOete idea."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

AT LOSS FOR SOCIETY,"" you believe il,
aunt J" exclaimed pule-faced young lady, of the
upper ten.' would you believe it /. Uncle Solomon
here tells me that ladies' out west actually speak to
the tradesmen aud retail storekeepers. They must
yes. interrupted Uncle Solomon "They are as bad
ly off for society. my dear, your father when
he pulled radishes and asparagus for living, and
your mother sold them in the old Fly Markel-ha, ha
society. humph," Miss Polly Dolly Alkaline tainted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

The GREAT FUNERAL.-An lea of the immensely
Of the Adams funeral demonstration at New York,
may be judged of by the following from the Sun:
ssThere could have been less than $50, 900 peo-
pie from the Battery to the Park. II took just two
hours and ten minutes to pass the corner Of Maiden
Lane and Broadway, and calculating the pace at two
miles per hour. the funeral would cover over four
miles of ground AT the Park the crowd became
concentrated, and the appearance Of the hushed
semby during the recital Of the prayer for the Dead
was awe-inspiriDg."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
Randall Hutchinson, who abscOnded from PhiIadel-

Randall Hutchinson, who absconded from Philadel-
phio, time since, defauter to the mint, in the
sum Of S24 900, was arrested OF ST. Thomas, West
Indies. by Capt Eckfeldt, of the brig Watson, and
brought to Philadelphia where lie has been commit
ted for trial. His surety has paid $1,000 for the de-
falcaton.-about 81, 600 was taken from hIs person
by Captain E., and large amount is supposed TO be
among his baggage. The government will probably
be made whole.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30


The British Parliament assembled the Sd of
February. The first business the considera ton
of 'the deplorable condition" of tho West India is
lands. An animated debate ensued, in which it was
asserted that the islands in which slavery was still
tolerated gaining money by slave labor, whilst
the English West Indians were losing 1t by free
labor, and had no more money to expend." most
remarkable feature of the debate was, the proposition
made by Lord George Bentnck, that in consideration
OF the debt Of f45 100000 due the English Govern
ment from Spain, for which the whole island of Cuba
stood pledged the island should be seized, the
gage forecosed, and slavery extingushed forever in
the West Indian Archipelago.
The Jewish Disabilities Bill, which has occupied a
large snare Of the attention of Parliament, it is
thought will pass the Commons by a considerable
majority.
On the very first night of the session, Lord Pal
merston the instance of Mr. Robinson, the chair
of LlOyds, admitted the authenticity of tbs
correspondence which it was rumored had recently
taken place between Mr. Bancroft, the American Am
bassador, and himself, the subject of the Naviga-
ton Laws. His lordship said "that the American
Minister had intimated to her Majesty's Government
the disposition of the Cabinet Of the United States
TO 90 hand in hand with the Government of this
try in any relaxation which Parliament and the Gov
might be disposed to make in Navigation
Laws"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30

0rrThe Americans have just as much right 10 en-
ter churches and private houses in Mexico, and rob
them of all their contents, they have t. appropriate
the private property of Santa Anna.-LOu. Jour.
PRENTICE thinks that the property Of his friend,
SANTA ANNA, is just as sacred as church reliques
His friendship is stronger than his logic.-Cin Eng.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-30
InlnOrfanl EacfS.

The New York Courier gathers the following facts
from the report of the Commissioner of Patents at
Washington:
IMMIoRArIoN-The number Of persons arriving in FIVE
principal ports from Europe in the year ending September
go lS47 stated to be 233 79S-an Of
than 81, l34 in year. Add to this, the Immigrants from
other pors and the immigration probably less than
300 600.
The following table presents the comparison in this
IN LAT fxu0y