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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

isville, Of any dry goods dealer in his neighbor
hood, never sold below cents per yard, at
,0hoesa and often higher, in the valley of the Ohio
believe they eight and half cents per yard
at wholesale. The average for series of years
would not fall below seven and half cents per yard
which would give profit the quantity of cloth
which the mill in question would turn out per amman,
of S40,5 $50! net profit a capital of $4,000,
of than 30 per cent
These may be startling, and to those who will not
take the trouble TO inform themselves, incredible
facts but FACTS, and stubborn FACTS, Too shown by
statistics and figures that cannot lie, they will remain
frsd aud uHalierabe, FROM which capitalists and
statesmen may that Westward, Ho, the empire
of manufactures takes her way!" Z. T..
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

DEAF AND DUMB AsYLUM.-We are truly glad to
the favorable notices taken of the asylums
of State, by cctemporaries through their
respondents and of the personal examination of the
editors when here. They worthy of all encomi-
ums, and nothing but continual press of business
has prevented from Otener noticing their progress.
What contrast does this trifing expenditure of
few thousand dollars present in its results, the
pendltures Of many millions in visionary
schemes of internal Improvements 7" As they pro-
gress we will endeaver keep the people advised of
their improvements; for once established and prop
ery conducted they will never retrograde. The fol-
lowing notice of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb
Is b. correspondent of the Mooresyille Chronicle"
The Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, contains quite
a large number of pupils, and has become well estab-
lished. Some of the pupils who have been longest
in this school, Or 1t is school of fine opporunltes)
appear to be highly accomplished. The language of
signs IS quite as well understood by them the
language of words with US. Every branch of fine
English education, from A. B. g. the higher walks
in Mathematics, Philosophy. History &C., sue
cessfaly taught. When one witnesses the proficiency
attained by these children Of misfortune 1T causes
regret that all the children of our country could not
enjoy the advantages of better schools than we can
hope for yet while 1t is not extravagant to say
that the Deaf and Dumb Asylum will turn out as
compshed scholars, generally, as will the Colleges
of the State; and that, of itself. is an achievement
that ought TO make ours a marked era in the flight
of time.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

TIE FREE BANKING Law New YoRK-The
New York Herald contains the report of the Comp
troer of the State of New York the subject of It's
Finances, Banking, &c. According to the Herald,
the Free Banking Law at present constructed, is
very defective, and must undergo many important
notifications and attentions, before the bill holders
will be perfectly safe.
Under the existing system, the bill holders not
sae even under the most favorable operations of the
law; but when a set of swindling hnanclers get up
banks solely for the purpose of shaving the public,
they generally manage TO carry their point, by getting
round the law in some way.
set of those swinders get together, raise ga $50,
with which they purchase New York State 5s, at
about ninety-ive per cent, deposit 1t with the Comp
troer and get s. 900 in bills These bills they bring
into the ma rket and purchase more Stute 5s, which
they deposit with the Comptroller, and get more bills
They make $3.50 on every purchase OF this kind, be-
ing the difference between the market value and the
par value of the stock, and by thus turning the
amount in twenty turns get out circulation of
hundred thousand dollars, the original capital of
"a. $50, and make clear profit of $4,000, or $3.50
more than the capital on which they started.
As soon as they have got out this circulation they
fail and the bills fall Mt once to fifty cents on the dol
lar. With the 5000 made above stated, these
nancers buy up go 900 of the bills. take them the
Comptroller, and get $4,000 in stock, which they
sell in the market for $500. and uy up 1900 in
bills this amount is taken to the Comptroller, and
$4,000 in stock taken and sold for SlS,050, with
which they buy NY 500, 100 in bills and until
the whole circulation is bought up, snd the securities
taken out Of the hands of the Comptroller. and the
fnanciers have made from forty fifty thousand dol
lars out o. the laboring classes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

The LEGlsLATURE.-Severa of the members, we
understand, have left for home We can appreciate
the following, which we copy from the Brookville
American, wing paper, and would state that several
of our correspondents have expressed similar views.
We have no doubt but they are very general. While
it is our intent to give full and impartial reports,
necessity, if for no other reason will compel us to
materially condense them, especially the uninterest-
ing parts - those only affecting few individuals.
Debates will receive notice. In article on the SUBJ
iect, the American says-"So unimportant have been
the proceedings of the legislature, that have found
it useless to give daily detail.
We see also that the pretended leaders of the two
parties in the State committing their respective
parties by separate of resolutions. Mr.. McCar-
ty has offered set of resolutions decarave of the
opinions of the Democrats relative to the Mexican
war He is elector, and consequently he is en-
dorsed as sound upon that subject On the other
hand, Holloway has introduced resolutions, which
may be recognized whig in the 'burnt district,
but we wish it understood that he speaks not the
tments of the wings of this region and regret he
so enbarasses the wings of other portions of the State
nv his peculiar notions. They are unnecessary,
and it is unwise and l-timed to commit the party &c
measures which will drive thousands from us, and
which are not right abstractly."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

Major Iturbde, Of the late Mexican emperor and
of Santa Annas aids, is penness at Washington, where
he is prisoner of War; parole. He applied 10 Polk
for money, and was referred TO Mr. Marcy, who has
ken no notice Of the request.
The above appears in almost every wing paper
which we receive, and the larger portion blame the
President and Secretary for not furnishing this Next
can friend Of theirs with much money as he wants
The arsocracy have become notorious for pampering
and feeding foreign backguards and Adventures
who traverse our country under titles, most generally
assumed, and then return TO Willy the country and
its Institutions In this case they find fault with the
administration for not giving open enemy the pub
lie money And if they had given him few thou
sands to travel the country at his leisure and live as
becomes tone of EN-, think you not they would have
hoeled at such actl Why does not the rascal go
to work. and earn money. Those whom he would
cheat and murder do it. We advise the wings TO
take him about a show, if he is too lazy to work.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

EXTRA DEToNA TIoN.-The Scientific Mechanic"
says, that Mr.. Robert Wallace, OF ST. John, N. B.,
recently constructed brass trumpet about FIVE feet
long, with bell mouth, the latter two feet eight
inches in diameter. The instrument is fitted tightly
on the end of loaded musket, on the discharge of
which very loud noise is produced, similar TO that
resulting from cannon Of large .cslibre. Such an
instrument prove TO be useful and economical.
ON board of ships and at lighthouse stations, for the
purpose Of making signals in foggy weather, or in
the night time, or upon occasions of distress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

JoHN DoNKEY."-Ths is the queer title of the
queerest paper published IN the United States. For
once; after many attempts, paper has commenced.
land we believe bids fair to succeed admirably which
contains real w.t. and fun, mirth and jolliy in any
quantity indeed, so much So that after reading one
number, you are led to wonder the end of The mine
Is reached, and if another oRe will ever make its
appearance. Then, before your eyes are dry, here
comes better one and more Of it, We commend II
to all, especially those troubled with the bnes II Is
published everywhere almost, at 50 year. To get
it, address G.. B. ZEIBER g. Co., Philadelphia
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

MAJOR Bliss is announced as having arrived nt
Washington without any military display on his way
to New Hampshire. his home, which he has not seen
for seven years. contemporary thinks that us Major
Bliss is the undoubted writer OF all Gen. Tuylors ex-
celen letters and dispatches, letters designed for the
General should now be addressed to him. Or bette.
still, think, the Major should be nominated him.
self for the next President by the friends of the war
If General Taylor is elected, Major Bliss will have to
do the duties,-why should he not have the pay and
the honor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

CONSULAR SYsTEM.--A Washington correspondent
of the Neo York Herald says:
Frequent attempts have been made to introduce
some reforms into the consular system. MIR. Bucha-
nan deserves be remembered for his efforts. bill
has been several times introduced to re-organze the
whole business but the greater questions of peace
and war have interfered. Mr.. Rockwell has intro
duced new bill, and have long session, and
some sort of a prospect of peace with Mexico, we
may be able to do something for the consuatcs before
the adjournment next fall. Under the present sys-
TEN. there are rs consuls And the expense of l25
If the list, for l645, was $4,000 Fifty-three con-
suates had not made their returns for thaty, The
new bill provides for 100 consus, expense $500
40 consulates discontinued. Provides for paying
salaries instead of fees; consus at S4.0OO: 80 At
$1,000; 20 at 81, 500; 81 vice consuls at $780,"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

CANAL TRUsTEE.-We have noticed the hue and
cry of the wing press, the little taking their
from the Journal of this place. against certain wing
members for their votes for a Canal Trustee. They
all find fault with democrats for giving preference
to members of their party for office, when all other
qualifications are equal. Now is this political Of
fee that these men should howl so grievously! Is
not Mr.. Puett an honest mani Is he not capable
Has he not the qualifications subserve the interests
of the State in great degree either of his COM
petltors! No man will answer in the negative, who
knows the parties. Then why the howl The Jour-
nal answers the question, by gratuitousy ntmating
that MIR. P. control the coming elections by means
Of his office. Here is where the shoe pinches. This
is what these oce-seeking wings expected their can
didates TO do. Indeed it was the ground which,
we verify believe, they were supported. Their hon.
esty, their capacity, was probably the last thing
thought Of Little did they for the interest of the
people of the State that they could place one in
situation, to his Office for political effect. The
few whg members who had the independence to cast
their votes above such party considerations, must, as
they doubt expected receive the excavations of DO.
litcal wire-workers, whom they no doubt well know
and understand; but we doubt if they will dread the
tribunal Of their constituents, majorites or mi
norities, that they will be able to sustain them.
selves. On this same subject, it appears the wing
editors have among their number, who dares ex-
press different sentiments. Mr. CLARKsoN, of the
Rockville American, old established and well
known wing editor, thus expresses his views of the
matter
CANAL TRUsTEE.-Austin NJ. Puett of Parke CO.
has been elected Trustee of the Wabash and Erie
Canal. We rejoice at his election. He is gentle
man Of talents and integrity, and will make good
Trustee. He is democrat, but that has nothing to
do with his Office and therefore rejoice at every
instance, in which few have independence
enough break the trammes of party. The reign
Of political slavery has lasted long enough. and we
congratulate Mr.. Cookery, and others. upon the
al rmness they have manifested in resisting its iron
edcts. Party has nothing to do with this Office yet
those who adhere party for the purpose of power
and place. would make the world believe they have
committed an objectionable sin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

lC-5-The Legislative matter is uninteresting,
most of it at least, and the press Of matter SO great
that unavoidabIy compelled to omit yesterdays
proceedings. We shah eondsnse them, and publish
them in our next.
The remarks Of Mr. GRAHAM on the engrossment
Of the bill Incorporating the Evansville, Vncennes and
Terre Haute rail road company, postponed for the
.hova ro.sons
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

A document published in the Mexican "Moaitor"
says that ''the battle Of Cerro Gordo cost that nation
40 pieces of artillery; 1,5OO men killed, wounded
and missing; 5000 muskeis; the surrender at dscre-
ton of Generals, with 3, ZOO men who laid down
their arms; the disgrace of 5000 cavalry, who fled
with the second in command the Major General. 10
Generals, 40 officers, and 100 petty officers, who
sought safety in the direction of Pueba the fortress
of Percte, which was abandoned TO the enemy, with
40 other pieces Of artillery, mortars and all the
stores in the magazines, and space of 90 leagues
around that fortress.
If they should conclude to be ANNEXED, they will
still have their share, and also share of Uncle Sans
other good things, pumpkin pies, &C.
The Assembly Of the Ohio Legislature have refused
to make adultery punishable as crime-32 to %.
r.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

0r"In no case can permit myself to be the can
ddate of any party or yield myself party schemes
Gen. r. Tdufor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-10

OIL. E. Dow, ESQ.,. of Washington, has invented
a new army tent. said to be great improvement to
the one now in use.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-14
Domes,ic Ilnportations.

NEw ORLEArs-shp Psestinesii bbis pork IS casks do
:s@
&C., .a s51 sh a.waS IBIS
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A: seS 81 s!is
GO 3D. hs~s Les
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pat Ra. ss pSa Id s:%. Hr e.
Main Cornish i bes -four IbI Howell spiGsls so-ii
1unt Spencer bale. cotton BIowa, $ss-i
Ss. S sls fs "a: sss b. 10 But
0sLEas;as Aiiha;I'ss g lard ,,s SS: eo,t
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%ci::s,
LEI, hid. . "a s
Lyman fery5 barrel. flour suydam sassa eo-ss casks
81 s 'o hs.ns s Coo. col,
Tro,,-is TsSIoi RcsIss 8 hide. CO Ande.oa co
so;;Ss S e g.
Anderson { eO~ss bale. cotton Wsfi;s s ssnI1ss RI
nayls7 g side.
'ass s:
ham Dimon-42 bales Parmee Roge;-, bales reefs
scs Johnson-sundry pkss to ohe-l7e bales
order.
sAvANrAH-Brg Excel w Barclay-o casks bees.
TAYLOR Itch3 bales w rsince-26 barrels 70 bales
Kechum Iyson53 bales cotton ellis cotl do Brigham
g. Carhart-il9 kowan-i72 w Hill-lo5 x T Rhodes,
Of Pfovdence-389 do to order
Craftsmanship Suttou-I5 bales cotton yarn seamsn
reck4 bxs Haywood-l32 bales cotton sauet- do do
Earl Porer-2 bales Gotten yarn Hobrook Nelson
% pkgs iron Savery co93 ba SpsRue Robinson
co-7a4 bushels rice flour Mr. ones-ll6 bales cotton
Leverch8 Norval Colt bbls fruit Meash
Tyz,usquautiy old iron and Pere Msnn-ls7 AXIS
corn bbs to order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-14
Arrival OF Strangers.
THURSDAY, JAN. -.

AMERICAN HoTRL
Cess,aanope; Major Baker a; RieSsrd Kin.ey Penn
AsroR HOUSE.
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orS Ea . wv Se ss M %Ssy
EASTERN PEARL STREET HOUSE
ps HW1'G'ffe css9 Hsssy
s%s Greenwich; css~eli, Dansuly; " jc.in, Lee:
FRANKLIN HOTEL
Mi: ISSSs, E.
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S:i;s Ss%sf $;i;S
HOWARD HOTEL
s%fs SsrH %s!ss Tsg
Ssa S''5s s' i Ess:s ~! Ss' Toys
JuDsoN's HOTEL.
II Prentiss, New London; W White, Scott, Phila.
deipha.
LovEJoY's HOTEL.
INV, H1stss ir::E " d GS.Hs. Mss
w Callahan. Bsum' @ Andrews, Newark; Ross,
Pot aad Name J. Hy de- Philadelph,s; ssfofd Hs.
w H Hawkins Fall Niver W swift Detroit, Mich;
Tall ssheaes,sdy Harvard thll,s.lphia; : N
dslgh,a; Weleh, Baltimore; Hubbard; Paris. New orr
vile RentueiS; smith Do: Lewl..on, PIoviesussC
Nel.on, Troy NJ Lockwood: Bridgeport Mr. Lane do; M
9 MerIiman Yale Co lege; w Stowe, New York; q.
Eherdge, Boston; Russell. Sing Sing
RATHBUN'S HOTEL.
j. GeSney. White Pains Sutton, Worcester; L Har.
lin do; Bowrie shkeepsie A Dritton, Boston;
PieIson, Caasndaigua; A Cameron, New York.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Capt Haser and lady. Boston; Bayn,on, Coventry;
jerks, Iha; A Snow, Thomaston: e Bn do: q Ro-
binson YAls College; Whiting, Troy: Creme, Meri.
den; n Beon,on, Comm NJ Lake do; vs,%aE.. do;
Siway; tass; j. Blanchard, Cogp;R siliwsy Macs;
r 'Ialmadge, iIand' T. Barlow Bridgeport; w Low. Y
Haven: w II f son DO; H Serrnta, to A Martin, do;
Mor,e; Litehfeld 3 Hall Fhila; W Bslcber, Rich.
mond; NJ Booth Conn: b Inshsv Cabot; u eed, Nor
wch; Capt Andersen, Boston; MARK, New Haven; T w
Ensign, do; JOY Conn; 4 SulIivan Charlestown; NJ
Valient. Mass;M 4 Valent il Mass.
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, IS47.

The Normal School-Fre-Gen. Taylor, &c.
The Normal School, new feature in our ex-
cellent system OF education, which recent act
ofthe Legislature authorised the controllers Of
the first school district TO open, commenced
operations this morning. The object of it is 10
fit the pupils Of our female grammar schools 10
become teachers One hundred and thirty three
girls made application for admittance, being
principally from the various public schools of
the district, and future applicants are TO be IL
mited to those who have been pupils. James J.
Barclay, Esq. delivered a very interesting ad-
dress, in giving the charge of the school to
I. W. Wright, the teacher selected by the con-
trollers as every way qualified for the &C.
casion. Among the facts he mentioned were
the following, showing the rapid progress
Of the system Of common school education. In
1919, the first school district contained but III
schools and 2 SIS pupils, but at the present time
there were 232 schools, taught by 81 male and
5l3 female teachers, and containing 81 ,j35 pu-
pills. The schools are Of the following grades
l nigh school, 80 grammar schools, 60 unclassih-
ed, % secondary and IS primary schools. The
examination will be continued eight or ten days
before n decision will be made upon the ella ms
Of the applicants for admission.
A shed attached 10 the mahogany saw mill Of
Michael Bowler Co., back OF Second and
wsl.us streets, together with four small Offices
On Nouis's alley, we're destroyed by fire last
evening". Some adjoining buildings, including
the ancient residence OF William Penn, were
slightly scorched, out no material damaged occa.
stoned.
TIE pick pockets now infesting our city, sue
ceeded IN plandenng TWO individuals yesterdt y;
one a, the post office window Of $3.50, and tbs
second at the fire OF $751;.
The question as 10 Geaeral Taylor visiting the
NORTH put TO rest for the present, by the letter
received from him the morning by the commit
tee that had charge OF the recent Taylor demon
stratIou in this city, and transmitted 10 the Her.
aid through the telegraph.
Mail Failures.
The northern nal failed q savannah Jan 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-14
BALTIMORE, Jan Is, 1913.

BALTIMORE, Jan 10, 1913.
The Burning Of the Steamer Jc,cess Lecture by
Charles Eames, Esq.-An Immense Turtle
Fire-Rererdy Johnson's Speech, &c
The damage 10 the steamer Jewess which
ascerained TO have been less heavy than was at
first thought. Her hull was yesterday towed
down to Flanagan and Trimble's ship yard, and
slightly damaged. She had Just been completely
repaired at cost of $4,000, and it will now
take about $4,000 to repair her. The steamer
Georgia carried out last nights three mails for
the South, that had accumulated here.
Charles Eames, Esq, the distinguished lee
turer, delivered on Tuesday evening, before the
Mercantile Library Association, and an immense
auditory. a lecture on the esprit Of American
History"
There will be served up tomorrow, at Bar
NUNS hotel, turtle, which is represented to be
the largest ever caught. Some idea Of its size
may be Judged from the fact, that it weighs no
less than 45p pounds. 1t was caught near New
Providence by the crew of vessel bound for
this port.
Our Legislature are preparing most powerful
appeal TO the Legislature of Pennsylvania, urg-
ing the repeal of the law preventing the arrest
and imprisonment OF runaway slaves-and which
led to the murderous riot at Carlisle during the
past year.
An old warehouse in the lower part of the city,
used to store navy biscuit, was last night de,
stroyed by fire, with about 500 barrels of bread
belonging to the government.
The speech of the Hon. Reverdy Johnson does
not meet with much iavor from the wings OF Bal
timore. They pronounce his arguments contra
dctory and untenable, and assert that he is en-
deavoring to take the ground supposed to be held
by General Taylor, In the hope that he may be
placed on the same ticket with him for the Vice
Presidency.
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49, ss ssss.t. -. ~; r., 8: s, !. 3.
vssy Sss, q Iii % 81 xssS ga Cd Is barrels tns
seeek absus 800 kegs fve sssSsss Of riss came u
within the past few days from ChsEsson and the stock
now consists Of go casks from the United States and
quantity equal to 1900 caaks from Mans. Corn had
been sold q sxs4 rails. small supply Of American
hour came In and sold at ST. The supply Of hoVps
continues moderate, and preceding rates are maintain
ed The only transaction in European freights was .
vessel Tor Venice 1t &S Sc For tho United States there
Is no inquiry whatever st present Exchange Lon
don 10. per cent Premium New York and Boston sa4
prem. rf d.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-14
LrvsppooL CLAssIvrcArror.


HAvAwA, Dec ~ There nov only few thou
sand boxes old sugar left In hrtt bsnds The last
factions we're aomswh lower rates than before but
the parcels mostly OF inferior quality Ofnew
gars we shall have but very limited supplies during next
month which will, doubt, find eager purchasers for
spsn at higher rates than afforded for other
places New molssses still comes In very slowly, and
verv little far been received In the
The dealers have contracted to considerable extent
for delivery during this month and the next at rails
and Cardenas ~ rails have been offered in vain for
cargo TO be delivered BY the 10th Of next month Some
dealers ask ~ ra for single oargees The crop Of oof
fss on this ds Of the isand IL very insignnoant Only
few strageng parcels have come In - yst Of inferior
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-14

Til. ,roossans. y, 90. Int .,,hsspe.r Jan Is
and 10 iaboriously occupied In tbs trial Of I,n,
Fremont, upon charges With which our rssas,. ~.
this time FAMILIAR. was brought to eloee 90
afternoon, VITA the exception Of the h.aripe -, 80
dsfsnce. which 10 hred for next Monday week
The following notice, RETIRING TO THIS fact has hoe,
received for publication from the Judge Advocate o,
the Court - "
By order Of the Court all such witnesses a. have no,
bssn sxsmined, we're discharged from further attend
anes on Tuesday, the 18th instant. The Judge Advo
cate mot knowing their places Of residence has s NO
dess for the several witnesses 1T the Quarterm
-, Iete."