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

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

IN iRoBATE Court FRnRr IERN c@s
Petition for the sale Of Rea Estate
William Suys Administrator OF the James
ceased James Ray, George g. Holman Many Ann Hol
Ray, Sarah Virginia Ray, John W Ray,
Thomas Matthews, and Indiana Matthews
fXNIiE Thomas Indiana his hereby
notified that above entitled has this day
been filed them other defendants above named in
the Probate Court aforesaid that the pending in said
that they appear said the first day oil the next
term thereof and show they have know why
ore for the sale the said petition forth and de-
scrbed should be and that in default thereof said petit
ton and the matters e Elm contained will he taken confessed
and proceedings will be had accordingly BY order OF
said X II. DU Moan, Clerk
r. ;. WALPoLE Sol.
December "a 1875 cOw3is
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
Sale OF Delinquent E-sauds and Flown
Lois for NhlrsllalI County.

AUDITORS OFFicE VI NRSHALL oUSIf,
Plymouth, Nor. -, leiS
Office hereby that the lands lots that nave
delinquent this office for the ment OF
them owing from the thereof Tor the
of the OF land and
delinquent list mentioned, much thereof us
charges due IN respectively OF due
from thereof be sold the House door
Plymouth county Marshall aforesaid on the
January commencing precisely at 10 O'Clock
NJ of said day by the County Treasurer unless sad a1e and
be SAID continue day
TO day al ar sold offered sale.
In witness whereof have he euntO affixed the
STALL county and my signature. Plymouth this
18th day OF November, Isis
NJ.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
COUNTER FEITS.


1000 PULMONARY coMrAIsr, cunsp .,
NIsIAR's the erea sra,,,oo,
or~@ns ''' Lung A' V'''''"' % fAe Respiratory
w the or hea IN Of the afflicted
the virtue OF ms medlc' and to hold out hope suffering
mainly which facts w' M" warrant We ask The
candid 10 S considerations Nature IN evey OF her
the animals aud vegetables the od could not
endure n ss cold Of the d zone and In
Moss Of Iceland and the Pine and BId Glory justly celebrated cor
prevalent in all attitudes From Of Chemics
Extracts procured from tins Moss and these Trees Dr.
From he Harrison lrsd) Go.ete Of Feb l. 1874
The ncredulous TO read The following note the Rev
Mr. whose shae,s and reT,cH
tr's Basam of Wild Cherry, all other same
character
cORsDOs, lsD, January es Is4s
II s no less duty than pleasure benefit Of
freion of the 10 case o severe at
die and when though,
myself that my time TO depart was near al hand.
WILLIAM coLDRoN.
Sanford Park take This opportunity of informing YOU Of
most renakabl cure performed upon by the Drws-
inflammation of the bowels which iated weeks hen
cold which seated lungs The .nacr Of
on se year. as es my bed 'sd s t,na 81 medicines
1874, heard Of WSss Ba,sam ~
up hopes recovery aud had prepared no oe III
change another world Though their srleson -. me
The effect astonishing After five year, affection pain
purpose, specialize physiians had S
by
God and the Dr. Wstar' Bnan of Wild am now
enjoying good health and such appearance thar am
longer known when meet
gained rapidly weight and flesh
much any person. nc,ee with me-
have during the last six months
before Considering almost
afflicted, a
aud here he had
this public May the blessings God rest upon The
valuable medicine
Cherry Nous respectfully,
wM. H. BAKER.
BEWARE CouNTEEFEITs who GOOD ued.
the adding dollars
than The manufacturers Of spurious For
only Of property the former property and health ana
life Dr. Wsiars Basam of Wild Admitted
o dneresed witnesses
OF pulmonary and character ever ess
recorded The hrstury OF medicine Young the l%a the
good all speak FOR ia IT'S praise Ii
most iames oil our country Such public
estimation has been achieved by merits alone And az ION,
discerning public aisam of WS
profed To them substitute positive cures
cheer the lire die of despairine family he e and GEN
uine Nas Baisam vivid cherry
all parts The United States Cincinnati the
ct Fourth and Walnut ss by ID PARK General Aeen, for the
Western States ~ '-e - -
Tominson Brothers, and Craighead, INDIANAPOLIS VIM
Hughes Co Madison CiaIkson Duour yevsy; Withstand
ley New Kirk. New Albany Wilson, smith. Louis
vile J. b. Wilder Co. do Morgan Rockpoft; r. * w
Young Mount Vernon VIM. VI. Woolsey. Evansville; W * L.
Be do Rooms Edwsrdpo J. 4. Mccslla. Bloomingtoni
Spencer Lafayette c. r. wiis'sch Wood King.
Terre tiaute A. b. Merritt, South Bend Ames hsiday
Michigan City WIN. Bodies Delphi l. Beecher r. wayne
Ap7
81 w MOORE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
Peru and indianapolis Railroad.
NOTICE. TO RfDDEkS.

rENE undersigned will sealed proposals and
the third day OF January the construction and com.
peon of the supersucure including all the work not embraced
under existing contracts complete the first division
the Nolesve the Madison
rairoai ready for the iron rails.
The plans the specifications and will DC open
three days previous dey OF letting The whole work To be
mplet before the first day September next Payments
Propositions will he considered it'll reference
part the company IN that
proportion that best suit the convenience Of the contacoy
awarding will be given stockholders
w. J. HOLMAN.
+ COTTINGuAMi Committee.
JESSE LUTZ,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
xoT.CC---JsaKsoN COUNTY.

Nac of LOIS u land .Ii0rgoged 70 T0rns1lP No o,
North, Of Range No Eusi IN Jackson County,
Indiana.
rlNIIE following lots Of land much be necessary viii
the eth feby the Court House In Browns
between hours by law be offered to the nigh
h equal the that be due On
the day OF sale,
hundred and seventeen, and two hun
eighteen 2l7) (2s) Brownsiown, Indiana:
gagged by William Jefferson Tiord loan interest and penal
ty Ssl 9OUO. ADAM WINEINGER, Town. Treas.
JESSE LUCAS,
5l.3ws2r WILLIAM GEORGE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SAa,E.

f3NliE undersigned admin the David Armen
trout late Marion Indiana deceased the
ooh day January decedent
Mississippi street south Of Mary the city ndi
anePols offer for sale to the highest bidder all of
property OF said David Armentrout deceased consisting OF
clocks,
and furniture
kitchen furniture lumber shingles brick large
ulent Of carpenters tools.
terms SALyFor all sums OF three dollars under cash
ia all dollars.
be
with approved security, and without any
valu alton spprasement laws
Dcrem her e. Aimr.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
AUDITORS OFFIcE, JACKSON County IA.
NoveuNpr 20 lS14

AZ JACKSON COUNTY Ia
November so lsiS
NOTICE hereby given that the lands and tow lots contain
I'll delinquent said countY much thereof
thereon respectively or that may be
and the penalty interest and charges
be due he time Of the sale will ne sold at public SALE
House door rownsown salt county, on the
Monday January A d. ls9 within the hours prescribed
law sold said lay, the sale viii be continued
day uLtil al sold offered for sale
REIN A. REDNAN,
December I ls4a 5i-iwf 80 25-sl OOl Auditor J. C.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
Sale of lands and Lots for Taxes i'm
linton County,.

~ Office hereby given that the lands and lots returned den
for the OF taxes due them for the
Upton and State of Indiana as advertised
and described in the posted up at New ancas
Thomas in the Clerks and Auditors and Ireasu
much thereof will satisfy the due there
due from the thereof viii be sold at the
house Upton county sail county the
Monday of lSJ within the hours pfescbed ~
law Given under my hand this 9Th day OF Novemher A. d. Isis
NEWTON J. JACKSON.
n.i,ris Fx ~ Tnfon Co
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

ice -NucS SOdth 81 I1didndpolS. ana near lHe w
and T. RAJ Road.
30 Acres.
OF this Tract 100 7cre ndr Cirnon 100 thrifty Fyn Trees
hearing best cultivated Fruit 4 good Vel Of Water besides nerr
failing Spring. Il Frame Ltng House Brick Smoke
House Il Large and CoDraod,ous Frame Barn
uncleed this Farm, being about lO acres Is
mostly we'll tmhered with valuable Building and Raj Timber
and the whole Tract Of the best and most productive SOL IN The
sufficiently high and rolling Its location Is IN
healthy and pleasant neghborhod Its proximity to The city and to
the Rail Road, affords ready facility produce 10 mar
bic with but ng expense make the Farm at once
profitable.
The be duly appreciated Persons wish
themselves
particular description deemed Persons
os Of examining the Farm referred to Jacob Turner east OF
Mr. Tor nior
Mr. T. ~ Smith Of Indianapolis the undersigned
Will sell the above described Farm al price which, considering
its advantages will nducement 10 The purchaser which he
will scarcely with elsewhere IN the county II VIII he desirable
half Cash hand The of payment for the remainder
will he liberal and accommodating IL. BATES
November %.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

EATING DRuHKEN TURKEY Mrs. Romer in her
agreeable work called ~ Pilgrimage Egypt. Nubin
and Palestine, having dned with an Egyptian pOtcn
tate. remarks: ! never tasted better turkey than e
gave us; and upon complimenting him upon It's great
delicacy, | learned form him the Egyptian secret Of
rendering the flesh particularly tender. Half an hour
before the bird is killed glass of brandy poured
down its throat. which produces complete noxication
and the flesh OF the psy turkey acquires tenderness
superior TO that which il produced by long keep
ing system that would be impracticable in this eli
mate Travel reveals many very singular practices.
How TO GET INTO TgoUBLE.-Always keep n sharp
look out after your neighbors concerns; know ledge.
you know IL power. 2. Get upon parish committees if
party question, mind which side you take-it
will show your impartalty; besides it viii let you
the secrets Of each. 3. ALWAYS speak your mind
boldly--no matter where, VINO hears YOU. 4 Do
not refuse to be bail for poor Bob it is only irae.
5 Take an active part IN popular election. 6 If
all these do not succeed 90 to law
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
Sale of Delinquent Lands and Town
Lots in Clinton County.

Y,
Nor -, 1918 \
w Office hereby given that the Lands and Town Lets that
" have been returned delinquent TO this Office for the pay
thereof,
much thereof Will te to the
taxes penalty interest and due thereon will Ice sold at the
House the Frankfort the county seat OF
Monday Of 1912 commencing at
O'Clock of said day. By the County Treasurer unless said taxes
and charges be paid before the day of sale. -
JOHN T. CROTHERS,
iw Auditor Clinton County.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
RARE CHANCE FOR BARGAIN.

RARE CHANCE EGK A BARGAIN.
THE authorized sell that splendid Of land
adjoining indianapolis fronting
the National Road within mile of White
River Bridge. lle %! This of the
eligible gentenans residence be
fnnnd this and whether bought speculation 10 be cut
good Of those disposed
to decide had. Apply 10
GEORGE A. CHAPMAN,
40 3m Sentinel Office.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
NO HEAT.

eligible store, including dwelling. Washington ST. eet
N shortly This enterprsng merchant
will be and soon
given. Il is also stand that with proper would
command large local For particulars
apniy GEO A.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
s..!e OF Imdiamn. sEamiI.om County.

AUDIroR's OFrfcE. Nov. Is, lr4S-
NOTICE is hereby given that contained
in the delinquent list Of said county much thereof rs
viii satisfy the due thereon respectively due the
thereof with the interest charges due the
time Of the sale thereof will be sold public auction the
house door NOblesvie Hamilton county, Indiana the
Monday January a. d. l6i9 within the hours prescribed by
law. Attest, LEVI FARLEY,
i.i ID .aI IariI - .
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

~ hereby given. tho Undersigned
administrator OF the Of David Armentrou. late
OF Marion county and State OF Indiana deceased All
indebted requested make immediate
having csms against the notified
presen, duly authenticated for settlement The estate
posed TO he solvent. SOLOMON CRUISE, Aimr-
Indianaynis Dec u 62-5wis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

This popular rather fashionable disease the
with atde fuiiness and pain % occasional nausea
difficulty Of breathing dry cough of appetite flesh sal
low complexion, ndi 4
arrangement the circulation of the blood 0. the
portal circle and hillary being
tile FIST Indications of bilious conclusion
they have got the liver complaint Thousands have their heahs
and lives sacrificed yearly by taking for this disease
containing quantities OF pills from Doctors
and quantities, Qusck
preparations such Lra Pills." Hpac Elru Ba
ters that pamed creiulous public when doses
OF Dr. Brasgs scientific and purely Vegetable
Bilious and Tonic Pills would regulate
the circulation and tho patient perfect health
days, thousands testify.
For sale by ToMLINsoN BROTHERS. and s. J. WADE
Indianapolis. 80
ySConsumpton disease which carrying
ombs by thousands without being progress
medicines in present brighter day
coming and has to successfully this disease
DR.. ROGERS LIVERWOBT AND TAR not only gives imme
relief in COUGHS and COLDS testimony O,
OF the highest standing beIe and elsewhere making
very remarkable oCONSUMPTlON improvements the
nothing spirit
present age Those who Lungs
would do wei to cell the and
Richards Judge Burke. TIE Wife Of the Rev George
W. Moley and Of DR. Hiram Cox late Professor in tie Eclectic
Medical College of Cincinnati
For sale by WM. HANNAMAN indianapolis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
THIRD QUARTERLY STATEMENT
Oftlse Mutual Life Insurance Company


THIRD ON ARTEREY STATEMENT
Oftase Mutual Life VuSur:nucc Co,unany
~ <n,,, w,,s,
No "a tI,oU s,,e., Co.. -. ssennJ ,s,n f G,rs ,sors
Amount If frs, tivi,o,ts and
Aronn, ,,o,n',,,s ,. 49,, - =,
Feh +, j., Nnv ists w . ",
.ccord a,vil.s 800 " ~ s,o, aao Al
Amouut ,ece,v.d TO- on ,;.l,s Do,;
cics &c second dividend ialo IN
Amuuut received r,r ,e,,s, IN
bond. and rn,,,,,,,es &c "a ~ os
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
1906
NJ. ROBINSON, Pre-.

SAMUEL HANNAy Secretary
November LIST lSlS.
J. l.. MoTHERsHEAD, NJ. Medical Adviser al Indanap-
oils
{ w. CADY General Agent for Indiana. 81 4w
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The subscribers will continue in business under the firm Of
Bramwell 4 Co. JOHN VI. BRAMWELL.
SOION BRAMWFII.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

Ew CROP Rasns. Almonds Cas Cloves SC for sale low
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

AWE oparnershp heretofore existing between the subscribers
n under the of eWof Ganson dissolved, by
consent the December 1913 All will
tied by II DeWo who will continue the former business at
the City Saloon. II. P DEWOIF,
indianapolis, Dec. 10. 1915. 6iw3 J. j. GANSOS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

IL uAMLToS PPOA.Ts couRr NcvK MRER Term, lSo.
kAiD declared the estate of George G. BoNey
-, be probably nsvent creditors literature
claims said the said Probate
within months from the date hereof they will ene
10 payment. CASWELT BDXLEY,
523wF Administrator de bonis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
JIM. EsTsAMVVEEL 81 co.

JAKE exchange Goods prices feathers Rags Bees
Gaseng Dried .qPples OTIS TdOu Butter, Eggs. Lard
Far Lnnsn Dried Peaches White Beans, W0oen Socks Laey ana
Jeans all Of which they wish purchase large quantities CO
BARGAINS
RI TO be found in the way OF cheap Dry Goods BRAN
IA WELL Co.'s Norwood eoyne opposite the
indianapolis. 60
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

II EOH
j. NJ veil Norwoois corner opposite
Palmer House Washington and Illinois streets IN The city
o. Indianapolis have large and well selected stock OF Dry Goods
roesres Dse ~ Seef Shoes Hats 'sis &C. which ihey are
approved
iuce Thankful o past favors we Lone by careful attention
by constantly keeping hand good stock Of Goods
selling atfle
o"rst possible prices, to merit liberal share of custom G2
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
DISSOLUTION,

TIE copatnershp heretofore existing between the uqscbers
indianapolis under the STYLE and OF
d. wilson Bamwel this day dissolved ly mutual consent
VI. Bfamwe Co. hereby authorized to settle al the bus
whom all indebted requested
To make immediate payment. A. II DAVIDSON,
JOHN NJ. BRAMWELI.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

HXARY BARTON Tale OF Manchester Life just received by
w 90 HOOD & NOBLE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

10 and sale OF DR. Townsend's
Sarsaparia who formerly agents have
SasaparIa Extracts, Esirs ters amotsd
yellow They generally put The shaped bot
stole copied advertisements they
eonyx hlessr I'm should be avoided
Principal Office l26 FULTON street, sun Building, " Y. Red
ding Boston Dyot Sous l32 North Second
$. Hance, druggist Baltimore, T. NJ ohen.
Charleston Wight TO-, ISL CuaTts street, n o. los South
Pearl street Albany principal druggists and merchants
United West Indies and the Canadss
For safe by TOMLINSON BROTHERS,
Agents, sign Of the Golden Mortar, opposite
tie Washington Hall, Indianapolis.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-31

STEAMER REvOLUTlON-This is sno-
Their boa. .rom the bands Of oat Wheeling
builders, which isiuraAe3 90 una ia the Gin
eilnati tvde. Her hnll IS an excellent mod
ell. built OF the beat yard at Bitchietoun.
She is ls5 feet GA deck, % feet beam. aud G
Zee, depth OF hod-anviuc bot teet light,
ond carring loo tons. She has two engines
oi 3! feet stroke. and Is ia. cylinder, She is
pru'i'ed with everything to promote safely
oud comfort found ca the very ] IS, class boats
among which is the celebrated little doctor.
b, which The boilers are Kept constantly sup
piled. Her finish j. neat. costly aud elegant,
ami her furniture, from the warehouse OF
Messrs. Mendel x Harbour. is SUBSCRIPTIONS
be. She is compounded by thr excellent
Capt. L. NJ. HiB. Mr.. David Bell clerk,
giving abundant warrant OF ,he best attention
t. passengers aud freight We commend
hsr hearth, TO the attention Of our friends
down the nycr. She l5,es to-day.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-31
MARTIN VAN BUREN's NON CON-

MARTIN VAN BUREN'S NON COM b
MlTrALiSN-r Alexandra Gazette tells
tie Follow ing story, as Illustrative OF Martin :
non commiialisn:
"Four gentlemen were one day dispuing
on Psuusylv aaia Avenue; Washington as 10
prop.r pfonounriauon ol the wori gold, t""
pronounced il one way and two another.
While Arguing be ;. Int hey aspied Nh Van
BusH. ihe Pfesi ienl OF the United States. ap-
pr,cAinE an ithcv resolved 90 leave The ques-
ii 20 zoo him Mr. Van Blfsn an b-ing applied
90. aq4ir,j how thrc stood. tie was Todd we're
equal, divided. Without moments hfsl-
tatiaH. putting on peculiar smile. the ffesi-
druj replied ''u1 matter gentlemen how you
prornuace the word 20 yJu have plenty OF
the material. aa bowling most courteously'
passed on bis way
Some wears age. the subject Of Van Burens
non-commitiai,m became the subject oi con-
v,rs5tion among group OF gentlemen con-
granatci on board 1l Hudson river packed.
) me of the Fx-President's friends were pre-
sent and against tine charge that he would
never promptly give bis opinion, stouuy de-
Tended him. In The midst of the discussion
the steamer stopped a, hlnderh0ok and Mar
tin came on board.-A Wing among the
crowd OF di>putants, upon his appearance, OF
fered the bet of a champagne supper that Mr..
Van Barren would not ausN er directly the sim
pest question. 50 sChooIel was he IN DISCUS
ing his sentiments. The bet was taken and
one OF the gentlemen was authorised 10 ash
Mr. Van Buren,, "il the sun rose IN the east,
The gentleman, who was stranger tc little
Van walked up ond every conteousiy remak
ed, that he was his political friend, that h'
had defended him against the charge of givipl
equivocal.answer aud that he whished to as
him one question MIR. Var Buren, as usual. wa
siugulsrly pc tie, & said he would do ANY thin
in his power to CRAFTY him. The genteme
then said, am requested to ask YOU, at th
/ sun rises in the eastf'
/ Singular as it may seem, this took the mag
icjan entirely BY surprise. He looked grave
reflected seriously, and after considerable hes
italiun, said:
Depends unon the acCident Of mere specu
lalion TO say the -un rises at any given place
for it must be conceded that the points OF til
compass arr merely conventional"
Tue enlightened quesiioner retired amid,
the most profound admiration, and paid III
bet.