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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Death of John Quincy Adams.

This eminent statesman and Ex-Presdent Of the
United states died in Washington, on the evening of
the 23d inst He died at his post, and in the Capitol
Our correspondent gives the particulars of his illness
from the commencement. The following sketch Of
his life we find in the Cincinnati Gazette. An extended
biography of this eminent man will no doubt shortly
be published.
"Mr Adams was born July IL, 1767, and at his
death was in the 6lst year of his age. At the age
of fourteen he the private Secretary of the Min
lister to Russia; in 1894 he was appointed by Gen.
Washington, Minister to the United Netherlands,
and until 1901 employed diplomatic agen:
and minister in Holland, England and Russia. In
1902 he elected to the Massachusetts Senate and
soon after to the Senate Of the United States. In 1909
Mr. Madison appointed him Minister TO Russia pre-
vous to this he filed the chair of Rhetoric in Harvard
University; he was one Of the commissioners who
negotiated the treaty Of Peace with Great Britain, at
Client, In 1914, and Immediately thereafter ap-
pointed Minister to the Court of ST. James.
In 1877 he was called homc to take the post of
Secretary of State in Mr.. Monroe's Cabinet, and of
whom Gen. Jackson said she was the ittes person for
the Office; man who would stand by the country in
the hour of danger"
Mr.. Adams was President of the United States four
years from March a, 1926; and in 1881 he took his
seat in the House of Representatives from the district
in which he born, and remained the faithful
public servant of his district and the Union till the
day of his death. Thus during period of sixty-sx
years has this extraordinary been in the service
of his country.
And whether in or out Of ofice-as a Minister
Abroad President, member of Congress-as
a MAN-his name stands confessedly the purest a
mong the pure, no temptation allured, fear de-
TERED him from doing his whole duty, conscience
and the law directed him. 1.-THE Champion of the
Rght,"a peerless Patriot, has departed"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Late from New Orleans.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. "a, P. a.--The Peytona has
rived from New Orleans, bringing dates to the
ing of the 10th instant. The Delta contains the cor
respcndence Of Generals Scott and WORTH relative to
the late difficulties in the army.
Subsequent 10 the publication of the Army orders,
censurng severely the certain letters written TO the
United States, Gen. Worth addressed note to Gen.
Scott, stating that he had learned with astonlshment
that it the opinion of the Army that the mputa
ton of scandalous conduct mentioned in the general
order, referred to him, and asking if such the in
tenon Of the Commander in-Chief
Gen. Scott replied that the order clearly expressed
that he meant to apply the imputatOns to the author
of the letter signed "Leonidas.'
Gen. Worth reioned and said he did not consider
the answer satisfactory.
Gen. Scott replied that he could not be more expli-
cit. He had nothing TO do with the suspicion of
others, and if he had valid information of the author
ship he would prosecute the parties before Court
Martial.
Gen. Worth replied that he supposed the Com
mander regarded him as not deserving satisfactory
answer. and feeling himself aggrieved he should ap-
peal to the President. He concluded by accusing
Gen. Scott of acting in manner unbecoming Of
6cer and gentleman.
Gen. Scott then ordered Worth under arrest for
behaving with contempt and dlsrespect towards the
Commander-in- Chief.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

BY G.. A. RAYBoLp.


The first kiss Of love, when the favor is won,
Fills the heart with pure bliss, If 'tis modesy done
For 'tis like brief glance from the Suns eouded eye,
Which just touches the earth and flies back 10 the sky.
Alb f. the bliss Of that moment; twill remain,
While my heart in its depths, feel pleasure pain,
For that kiss to my heat like rain TO The flower,
Just ready TO die, till refreshed by shower.
The soft Of her hand the bright glance OF eye
The WHISPERED word spoken, the half Suppressed sigh,
May proofs Of love, but the kSs the token,
And pledge of faith which may be broken.
How fondly does memory dwell on il yet.
The scene and the hour who forget,
When rcclind your bosom, sustained 10 your arms,
You beathed out the heart long subdued by her charms
Her kiss the answer; slight yet sweet,
Twas enough and that moment your bliss was complete
From the lips 10 the heart went a hoer thrill
DeIightng and binding those hearts closer still.
That first kiss Of love, when no mortal was near,
Was sigh that dispersed the last vestige OF fear
She is mine she is mine, mine and forever,
BY those holiest ties, that death only can sever.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Late Foreign Items.

The King of Bavaria has ordered those Jesui,s who
have taken refuge there after Punishment from Swift
zerland, TO leave in three days.
The Directors of the Mexican Mining Association
held meeting on the 10Th, and made report of their
dOngs for the last six ponths. The rise in the price
of Quicksilver, and at times the impossbility of OBJ
tanning it at all, has impeded the operations of the
company-though the difficulty has now been removed
and operations resumed. The mine debt has been re-
duced to f675, l76. No dividend was declared.
The British ship Idalia was lost off the coast of
France on the 18th, and eleven of her crew perish
ed
The Chartst agitation has again commenced. Mr..
+. OConner had addressed a meeting of some 5000
persons at Birmingham, on his schemes of land re-
form.
suspension bridge is to be erected over the Rhine
at Cologne.
The number of chargeable letters transmitted by
post in Great Britain in 1880 Sepenty-sr millions
in l847 it was three hundred and t,oenty-t,co mil
lions.
Miss Frederick Herschell, sister to the celebrated
astronomer, Frederick VIM. Herschell, died on the
18th inst. at Hanover. Miss Herschell was herself
an accomplished astronomer. She is perhaps most
popularity known in England the constructor of the
selenc globe, preserved in Greenwich Observatory.
A shipment of apples has been made from the Uni
ted States to China, which country that fruit has
never before been exported.
Within the last twenty years upwards of 100000
wealthy Jews have emigrated from Bavaria. on ac-
count of the restrictions to which they subjected.
Father Matthew intends to visit Rome before pro-
ceedng to America.
The body of the celebrated Father Mcguire has
been exhumed, there being some suspicion of foul
play.
OF the tobacco consumed in London, it is estimated
that at least wothirds is smuggled-a natural result
of preposterously exorbitant duties.
The number of deaths in London during the week
ending on the 18th inst, ,457, being 90 more
than the week before, and excess of $50 beyond
the average of the preceding five winters. Of the
deaths SSS were occasioned Dy epidemic and conta-
gious diseases.
A firm in Enniskillen has completed ball-proof
coat which is hard to be mpenetrabe by bullets
fired from pistol, gun, or blunderbuss, and so exi-
BILE to be with the greatest ease by men, rid
ing, driving, or walking.
DR.. Winslow, in his Journal of Psychological Med
cine, states that insanity is greatly the increase
among females of the working classes, and attributes
it to the consumption of opium which is frghtfully
on the increase.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. Februa

WASHINGTON, February "a, z. Nj.
At IL o'clock, the Vice President called the Senate
to order.
Mr.. Douglas gave notice that on tomorrow he
would ask leave to bring in bill to establish Terri
tory at TObaski.
Mr.. Allen moved to take up the resolution that he
had previously offered, calling OH the President for
information whether an armisce exists with Mexico,
and on what authority. The motion agreed to,
and the resolution, after short debate, passed by
yeas Al, nays 9.
Mr.. Allen then moved 10 take up the resolution
which he offered yesterday, nstructing the Judiciary
Committee to report whether the act Of 99 requires
an amendment; which motion also agreed to-,
and the resolution adopted.
Mr.. Baldwin's resolution relative to the Wilmot
provso was next taken up and several senators par
ticipated in the debate which sprang up.
Mr.. Foote moved to lay the resolution the table,
which was agreed to.
A message was received from the House, covering
resolution Of the House attend the funeral of Mr..
Adams, and inviting the Senate to participate in the
ceremonies.
Mr.. Davis responded, and offered resolution to ac-
cept the invitation of the House, which unani-
mOusly adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
House OF REP.-At early hour the House was
crowded to its utmost capacity, to hear the euogy of
Mr.. Adams, which was pronounced In most eloquent
manner, by the Speaker, Mr.. Winthrop.
Mr.. Hudson then gave a brief biography of Mr..
Adams.
Mr.. Holmes followed in an eloquent address.
Mr.. Vinton next took the floor, and after few ap-
propriate remarks he took his seat very much af-
fected.
ute to the memory of the deceased, after which the
usual resolutions of coincidence and mourning were
adopted, and the House having resolved to attend the
funeral adjourned until Saturday.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
WASHINGTON. Feb. %. 1913

w ASHlNGTON, FeO x, 1910.
The weather is heavy, with wind from the N. N.
East and some rain. The House met to day at the
usual hour and prayers being said by the Rev. chap
lain Scer, and the contents of the journal of yester
day being half glanced at for the form of reading and
authorization, several gentlemen at and
addressed the chair The Speaker, instead of re-
spending usual, addressed the House the effect,
that it would seem 10 be proper, that the melancholy
subject to which gentlemen rising, should be
officially announced from the chair and he then pro-
ceeded to say, in tone of voice much subdued with
emotion, that the venerable member from Massachu-
was still lying dangerously low in the Speakers
room, where he taken yesterday, and it was the
opinion of his medical attendants that he might soon
pass away. This announcement was heard with the
profound and painful attention every part of
the House,-many members standing at their desks
and then, Immediately, motion by Mr. Burt, of
South Carolina, the House adjourned
In the Senate, (the Journal being read,) Mr. Davis,
of Mass, rose to the same subject, and announced
the adjournment of the House, in consequence of the
critical situation Of the member of that body who
was suddenly stricken with disease yesterday, and
who still lying under the roof of this capitol
And then, Immediately, on his motion, the Senate
adjourned.
treaty of peace with Mexico has been sent home
for ratification by Mr.. Trist. There is, told
no principle proposition in il which would not APP
ply to Mr.. Calhouns policy of withdrawing a de-
fensive line 1t is thought, Notwithstanding the alb
of authority to act the part of Mr.. Trist,
that the treaty will be sent in for the action of the
Senate: and that there are two-hirds of that body
ready ratify and confirm it. The treaty has effect
ed suspension Of hoslties, pending its considera-
ton by government, and this at least, is sub
ject of congratulation on all hands.
Mr.. Webster is suffering great affection in the loss
of his son, Maj. Webster, as well as the dangerous
illness of his favorite daughter in New England,
whence his lady has gone to attend her.
Mr.. Freener, Qhe same is the author of "Mus-
tang" who came bearer of the treaty and this in
tegence Of the death of Maj. Webster, brings also,
the melancholy information that the typhoid fever ra-
ges at many points in our camp.
The terms Of the treaty not yet public, but are
supposed TO include the cesson of New Mexico and
Upper California, for which the U. S. are to pay
sl5,OOO,OOO. D.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

The question of availability in the selection of
candidate for the Presidency the standard bearer Of
the wings, under existing contingencies should be
paramount TO all considerations Of personal charac-
ter Columbus Gazette
Will the people remember this declaration of a
wing editor! When charge such things home
upon them, they generally deny them. Now we have
an open acknowledgment, that all they want is the
pover. No matter for principe,-Eo matter for hon.
esty, capabity faihfulness to the Constitution,
no matter for the character of the man, even though
he be of Gov. Youngs pardoned convicts, that
he is "avaable!" Democrats and Wings of Indi-
ana what think you of the avowal of such doctrines
Can you support it We think not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Tor Tie Indiana Sfdfe Se1ttnfE.
indianapolis and Belfontaine Rail
RnnA


Having noticed this road in former article, de-
sire to say word TO those Immediately interested in
its construction.
1t was inimated, that the Madison ard Iadtanapo-
lis rail road company directly interested in the
early completion Of this work, and cannot suppose
that the sagacious stockholders of that company can
fail to see, that is the time for them secure
permanent interest, and direction, in work that may
add immensely to the business and profits of their
work, while the stock. like their own must prove
profitable investment
The stockholders of the Indianapolis and Pendle.
ton rail road authorized transfer their stock to
this company, and surrender their charter. To this
they, of course can have objection, as the roads
upon the line, and tie stock in this road will
be worth much more than the present stock to the
stakeholder.
The provision in the charter, that the county COM
missioners of the counties of Madison, Delaware
and Randolph, through which the road passes may
take stock In the work, provided that the voters of
those counties shall so decide is one of Importance
and that question is TO be submitted to the voters of
those counties, may be permitted, Taxpayer in
one of them. to submit single remark. The only
objection that be urged against it by any is
that II viii require additional taxes TO pay the SUBJ
scrpton. This true but will not the tax payer re-
ceive tenfold equivalent in return The stock must
yield to the counties full dividend for the taxes in
vested; and the taxpayer will be relieved, in after
y
completion of the road will increase the value of the
real estate and the produce of the farmers in those
counties at least twenty per cent. The farmers of
those counties compelled annually to throw away
large part of their produce in expenses in getting it
to market, for the want of out let like the road
in question, which will give them the choice of the
eastern, or the southern market.
This road, as stated, will be ofthe least costly
of construction of any road of the length any
where, owing to the character of the country over
which it will pass, and the facilities for its construc-
ton. An engineer of repute with whom | recently
conversed the subject, estimated the cost per mile,
as follows grading $1,000 supersructure. 81 800
ron 50, 700; extra bridging for the whoeroad, &c.
O0O this would make the read to the Ohio line. 80
miles, cost S5O6,O00, only q little over one half
million.
When we take into consideration the great impor-
lance of the work. and its small cost of construction
there cannot seems to me, be doubt but what the
stock will be taken and the work constructed at an
early day.
/ shall in another brief No. speak of the general
bearing of this road, and It's great Importance as
thoroughare between the Eastern cities and Central
Indiana, for it is in that particular lis superior claims
to support consists. S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Lieut.. Col. Fremont.

The Baltimore Clipper says "by the letter of our
Washington correspondent it will be seen that the
recent Court Martial found Lieut.. Col FREMONT gull
ty of all the charges preferred against him, viz
Mutiny, dlsobedence OF ORDERS and unbecoming con-
duct, for which lie was sentenced to be discharged
from the service. The sentence, however, wuiv-
ed by the President, in consideration of Lieut. COL
FREMoNT's past services and heroic conduct and he
was ordered to join the Rifle Regiment in Mexico !;
but Immediately on hearing the Presidents decision,
on Saturday, he resigned his commission in the army
This affair is much to be regretted. Lieut. Col. FIRE.
MONT was brave and daring officer, and bid fair to
win further distinction"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Another WING Forgery Exposed.

JEhSEI NI1l " J'i ItUi IOfJ'
To the Editors of the Journal Of Commerce:
Gentlemen Just after or about the time when Gen.
era Harrison was elected President. letter was ex-
tensively published in this country, purportng TO have
been written by General Cass while he was in France.
expressive of his qualification at General Harrisons
election, and voucbng for his patriotism, with many
other commendatory expressions. This letter is now
a good deal spoken Of amongst the Democrats, and
with great dissatisfaction. II is right that the truth
Of the matter should be ascertaned and made public.
With this intent, addressed letter recently to Gen.
era Cass, and inquired of him whether he wrote such
a letter. received answer from him this MORN
ing, in which he says 81 nerer Trote letter about
General Harrison in my lfs." His answer is open
to the inspection of any person who will call on me.
SAMUEL CASSIDY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Appointments by the President,

By and tcih the ddrice and consent of the Senate
cUsToM-HoUsE OFFICERS REAPPoINTED
JAMES DELL collector for the district of ST. Johns
Florida.
WILLIAM F. Halle, collector for the district Of
Champlain, New York.
ALEXANDER X. PHILLIPS, surveyor for the port Of
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
JOHN A. CAvEDo, surveyor for the port of Fernan-
dina, Florida.
LAND OFFICERS REAPPoINTED.
DANIEL AsHBY, receiver of public moneys at Gin.
ton, Missouri.
JOHN w. RUSH, register Of the land Office at Craw.
louisville, Indiana.
DAVID G. BRIGHT, receiver of public moneys al
Jacksonville, Indiana.
]. ALBERT HELFENsTEIN, receiver of public moneys
at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

TAYLoRIsM ON THE DECLINE l-General Taylor
to have little support in Chester county,
in this State; the late Federal convention in that
county preferring Clay its first choice, and Scott
as its second At least says the Lancaster Eran-
iner federal paper. And here is more comfort for
the General. The Pennsylvania says: The Cham
bersburg Wing, very able federal paper heretofore
for Taylor, has hauled down the flag of the hero of
Buena Vista, in obedience to the will of the whigs"
Of that (Franklin) county. 1t is difficult which feat
more to admire, the enthusiasm with which this war
flag was hosted. or the alacrity with which it was
withdrawn Pittsburgh Pest.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

competition of foreign vessels in the carrying trode,
and particularly from that of British vessels.-Boston
Journal
The increase of foreign and decrease of American
tonnage is easily explained. The urgent and very
great demand for vessels the Mexican coast at
extraordinary prices, drew off host of American
vessels, and kept them off for many months. Under
such circumstances, it great relief u.s. and
great benefit 10 all concerned that foreign vessels
were permitted to come and carry off breadstufs,
which otherwise would 10 n considerable extent have
remained on hand. Even it was. there were times
when the means of expectation very inadequate
to the demand Free trade will adjust all these
tiers right, if permitted to operate.-Jour Of Com.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
THE MARKETS.


Flow-With fair demand the to-day amounted to
l4OO brs-40 brls from river at $3.50 devered 400 do
City Mills 800 delivered at Aurora, 100 and 300 at railroad
at 425; so do from 4:35 ll6 do choice brand
nom canal at 45l With very light receipts the market
firm.
POrk-There fair demand to-day. The sales were
20 and OO brls Mess at 775; los and "a bs Prime at
S6 200 b half Mess and half Rump at $500 for the lot
Bulk POrk-A sale Of $4,000 lbs city cured Sides &c.
1000 pcs: Shoulders al &c.
Of II hhds Sides AZ 34e and mart nav for
hhds.
Lard-The sales to-day were lOs and 200 brls No. at
o4c 2O9 Kegs do at DC 100 os steam rendered &c AZ
brls No. 2 at SIC; 20 brls at Ste.
WhiSky.-Sales of l57 brls. at I7e; 81 at I7kc
Sugar-Sales Of % hhds fair New Orleans al 5Sc, 10
do at ACES IL do good fair 44c.; do prime al Sc
LinSeed OH.-Sales Of % brs at 54tc
Dried Frut-A sale Of $50 BUSH Apples from store at
Toe; 300 do. Peaches common quality a! LAS per bushe
ModSses-A sale of 20 brls New Orleans at 26c; IS do
from landing at 25c. cash-showing weaker market
Money Matters-No change the Of Eartern TX
change, the rate the Eastern cities being centpre
MUM, with very little demand and limited supply. Mo
wAsHrserOS, Feb &c, P. NJ
The Washington Union favors The terms of the treaty
generally, but objects to its origin, and denies that the
President had any agency in the negotiations since the
recall of Mr. Trs the latter being entirely Unauthorized
throughout
NEW YoRK, Feb. 26, II u
The Flour market is less active, but prices
changed Whea; is in fair demand for milling at l3Oa
lS6c for Red and White. Nothing of importance
pred in Corn.
There Is a fair demand for provisions.
Lard is in fair demand SaSsc for Western and Ba-
more rendered.
Whiskey has declined materially and the market is
heavy at 22c.
The Cotton market is last quoted. The stock COM
prises about 40 600 bales.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, s p. NJ.
The Flour Market with moderate business in favor
of the buyer Sales of good Genesee S6lsi and prime
at S6:25a6;37k
There is good inquiry for Wheat for milling and the
sales have been fair at l30a36c for prime red
and white.
There is more doing in Corn, and the market has
upward tendency.
There less movement in Pork, but the market is
steady. Sales of Western Cured Hams at 6sc, and of
Baltimore Rendered Lard at SIC.
Our Philade phia and Baltimore correspondents adj
that the markets dull and entirely unchanged.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

SENATOR Dlx's SPEEcH.-The Boston Post, whic
has published the speech of Senator DIX, remarks o
it as follows:
at evinces great research and good taste in al
rangement. 1t does not go on the beaten track {
the origin of the war Of the responsibility of il
but discusses the policy to be pursued in future in
lation TO Mexico. Its arguments against the propo
stion to withdraw our armies from the enemy
territory, without a treaty or commercial arrange
ments that enforce absolutely unanswera
BILE. Mr.. Dix has also treated in an admirable man.
ner the question IS to whether European legtimisi
shall be allowed to extend their European ideas o
the balance of power to the American continent,
announced by Guzot. Indeed the speech througbou
is worthy of the American Senate, characterize.
it is by union Of practical good sense with
prehensive craftsmanship. Our readers will find i
interesting it is valuable. and its perusal viii
well repay them"