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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

Duty to the Public induces us to expose one Of the
humbugs" of the day. notw ithstanding the Captain
and ourselves made the sulj cts Of as keen a
draw. as any ever performed BY New York Drop
per-
The location Of The 4" scene may be supposed 10
be in the Captains Counting house. Time-just be-
fore Christmas Present, the Captain Pat, Mynheer,
Ga dranee y and US.
Enter Gent. Good morning all, gentlemen !; you're
in business | No doub, handle considerable
money.
Capt. rifle. now and then.
Gent. As expected. You are often cheated with
base coin no doubt. Well. if not then you some
times have trouble to distinguish the genuine from
the base.
Capt o. not much. But very little that we can't
detect; and if in doubt, we reject it.
Gent Well, my dear Sir have here M article
patented in Richmond Va o and for your sa,isfac-
ton, will show YOU how completely il operates.
Here he performs several monkey feats with coin.
and apparently his diluted acid works as we'll as the
nitric. There sale. Gent then unrols a batch
of certificates some Of which are calculated TO de-
ceive but on close examination, will b. found of the
nature Of those who paid for seeing "a horses tail
where his head ought TO be-"
Gent. then perhaps you would like 10 learn an
infaIibls rule for detecting counterfeit bank
Us . yes, il you have any thing new.
Gent. have the very article drawing from his
pocket fine looking pocket memorandum have
the Of knowing myself, and Of teaching others,
which learned from celebrated counterfeiter from
Canada.
Capt. and U.s. Proceed.
Then follows n scere-the gent. showing some
dozen counterfeit notes, with few genuine and re-
peaing rapidly each note the following, which
he furnishes in writing, as his rue for fear it might
BE- forgotten
Infalible Rule For Detecting Counterfeit Notes
lst principal is the Eye which - generally bochcd.
I'd the Conrseness Of the Shading of the Lettering
BID the Cloudng which is generally Course and
Streaky.
4th the Engravers Name which Is generally botched
and blurred and when does not tell where the Note was
Executed proves 10 be a Counterfeit.
&. II. HINES
We think the Capt. and ourselves deserve not be
launched at for the that thus enabled
10 caution the public against such imposition, and
probably Of being the means of inducing the Gent"
10 AXE some more honest of procuring live
lhocd.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

FIRE!-Our city was alarmed yesterday morning
By the cry of fire, at about o'clock. The back part
of the extensive cabinet and chair mandatory OF
Joseph l. Siretcher found to be FIRE, and be-
fore the engines could be put in motion the fire had
become utterly ungovernabe. The large back build
ing used for workshops, &c. entirely consumed.
together with large amount of furniture materials,
tools, machinery and an engine and apparatus of the
value of $500. The fire communicated to the
storage room of S. Y. B. Noel & Co on the east and
that Of c. g. J. Cox the west, both Of which were
burned to the ground, Mr.. Noel losing considerable
portion of his stock Of groceries. &c. The energy
and promptness of the citizens aided by the fire
panes prevented the further spread of the fire. Mr..
Stretcher's estimated loss is $4,000, Mr. Noes about
$780, and that OF c. g. J. Cox about $3.50 to $500.
No insurance any Of the property destroyed. The
fire was caused by the carelessness Of one of Mr..
Siretcher's boys in building the morning fires.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28
SlaieCOnycMtiOn!

Are our friends alive the importance Of our next
State Convention Are they prepared! Are the del
egates selected and such will attend These are
important queries, and every democrat in the State is
interested to that they attended 10. No time
il to be lost. We have willy foe, and consequently
It behooves us not to sleep on arms because we
feel flushed with victory!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0~y-At Grnce Church. yesterday young lady made
her first appearance Of the choir, and was re-
ceved with the most distinguished approbaiion.-N
Y Day Book
Was The young lady cncored. the dsiin-
eu>hed appreciation" confined TO clipping
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28
Free Soil Reef

Mr.. Charles Meikell intends, to slaughter for Tues
days market. I'D January.) a fine fat BUFFALO
heer This will probably be the only CHI nee of get
ting Free Soil Beef this winter Recoect us, Char
ley, before you engage it ALL
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28
BY MRS. SARAH T. BOLTON

Lite SGstOr 0f The EpiScOpGL Gnu On ~ IndiIHdpOiS
rto departed this ife on Sunday morning, DEE
PAN, 1913.
Hast thou too fallen the path of life;
Thou. IN the prime If eaily manhuod's might,
When thy tue heart, with holy zeal ufe;
When happiness was new aud hope was bright
Oh God we know that all thy ways light
AuL would humbly bow to Thy decree,
Whilst To our eriing aud uncertain light,
Still must thick darkness thy pavilion be;
Thy footsteps all unknown thy pathway IN the sea
Cold, cold and pul.eless is the manly brow.
That ever bcaned with high ennobns thought;
The lips are paid, fixed aud silent now,
That Truly, faithfully aud kindly taught
The way To heaven the heart that ever brought
Its homage 10 its God, is wrecked and Tiven.
Oh Death what fearful changes thou has wrought
Aud yet thou art an angel thou hast given
A pure, noble soul, back to its home in Heaven.
Ethereal essence soul, undy ing soul,
Now shalt thou and know thou art known,
Whilst ages, nevsr-ending ages roll.
Thou shalt unveil all mystery, aud own
The Justice, Goodness, Mercy, God hath shown
To ering man. and thou shalt join the hymn
That peals forever round the Geat White Throne,
Where the Archangel aud the Che ubim
Balhe in The radiant light that never can grow dim
Farewell, we should not mourn that thou hast died,
When all around thee still was bright and fair;
Wills, yet beloved friends we've by thy side,
Thy joys. thy sorrows, and Thy hopes TO share.
The wasting Of decay, the blight of care,
Thou, in thy glorious home, can>t never know;
For sin aud sorrow cannot enter there;
God called thee from the WEAKNESS below,
To where the blessed streams Of life eternal flow
But there is desolstion by thy hearth
Parents and gentle sisters mourn for thee,
And she, thy nearest. dearest friend on earth
Oh none but Gods 0mniscent eye can see
The dark, the fearful weight of agony
That presses like mountain on her soul,
Rending lis choids asunder. Oh may lie
Who holds the Universe in his control,
With sweet far-seeing alh those bleeding hearts console
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

The PANAMA RALRoAD.-Our treaty with New
Grenada, which grants to tie United States the free
and uninterrupted right Of way over the Isthmus of
Panama, binds us also TO guaranty the neutrality of
that important region. well as the authority Of
New Grenada over it,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

THOMAS N. MEEKER The remains of the lament
ed Mr. Meeker who died in consequence of injuries
sustained on the steamer American, arrived in our
city on Tuesday last, via the railroad and
corted from the depot to the residence of the Messrs
WEST. by very large concourse of citizens. They
we're inferred on Wednesday.
The general manifestation Of respect and sympa-
thy, show how highly the deceased was esteemed
and while sorrow for departed worth throws a chill
the senses, the heart IS warmed at the grateful
tribute, the last though it be, thus manifested.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0~-7-Henry Dodge u. S. Senator from Wisconsin,
Is native of Indiana. The Senator's from the States
of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecti-
cut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Delaware. Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are
natives of the States represented by them
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0I5-Bcautiful females in Turkey, Greece and Taly
make living by standing models for artists in
statuary and said To be viruous and respected.
Thirty different ones stood for Powcrs's Eve, and
seventeen for his Greek Slave.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

E7rGov. Whitcomb ten his resi- ,lion TO the House
Of Representatives Tuesday, and to the Senate on
Wednesday. Mr.. DUNNIys, the 1t. Governor will
therefore act as Governor until successor is elected
and qualified Mr. D. will execute the duties of the
Office, have doubt. faithfully. honestly and fear
tesslu.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0J-The Sandwich Islands in fair way to be
depopulatcd by the gold fever. The inhabitants n re
emgratng, i. is stated, 10 the gold regions Of Cali
fornia as fast rs convcyances can be procured.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

O5-The proceedings of public meeting in Deaf
horn county. dominating Col JAMES II. LANE for
Governor,) are necessarily deferred till next.
AlSo the remarks Of Mr. Milliken in the Senate on
the slavery question. well other matters.
As usual we crowded with matter. which we sha II
publish as fast We regret that we cannot
publish daily us large our 'ri-weekly.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0S.5-The Philadelphia North American takes decid-
ed ground In favor Of w. II. Meredith of that city,
for u. 5. Senator from Pennsylvania to succeed Mr..
Cameron. That paper generally controls the action
of its party in that State.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

O5rSAMUEI TREAT, Esq, editor of the ST. Louis
Union, has been compelled on account of ill-healh
to spend the winter in the South. The citizens OF
st. Louis took the occasion of his departure from the
city to present him with valuable gold watch
0~J-The wings of Louisville have recently pre-.
scented PRENTICE, the editor of the Journal of tina,
city, with n silver pitcher-probably to drink his
temperance punch from.
0-The editor of the Nashville Union has been
presented with suit Of clothes by certain of his ad-
mIrers which he promises to wear out in their ser.
vice. It's luxury To have ones efforts properly D.
preciated-a the more for the rarity Of its occur.
renee in editorial life.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

couru CARoLrNa.-The Hon. a. p Butler has
hsen reelected Senator Of the United States for six
years from the ih Of March next, when his present
term expires.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

CTThe Orange county delegation to the sih OF
January Convention. instructed 10 vote for Hon,
Z. A. flanagan the first choice of tina, county for
Governor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

0trThe Legislature Of North Carolina has elected
Hon. George +. Badger u. S Senator from that State
for six years from the 4th of March next.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

05-The population of Arkansas, by the Cover
nors estimate, is 100000, which will give it tire,
in place of member of Congress, in tie next up
porionment.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

THE ONO LEGIsLATURE.-We happy to an
nounce that The House Of Representatives of Ohio has
at length been organized. OF course in bringing
about this result the insoent and unwarrantable po
siiions assumed by the wings and maintained with
such pernacliy for three weeks, had to be receded
from by them, and the democratic house acknowledge
ed as the lawful one. We give from the Statesman
the following resolutions, on which the House was
organized
Resolred, That, for the purpose of eficcting or
ganization Of this House, the two partial organza-
tons already existing be united. and that Mr. Letter,
of Stark, act as chairman and Mr. Mcclure Of Sum-
nit Clerk. to whom the certificates and other evil
dences of claims seats heretofore handed to Messrs
Smith and Swift. shall be delivered; and that the
House Immediately proceed the consideration of the
following resolutions
Resored, That George T.. Pugh and Alexander ".
Pierce entitled TO seats the organization Of this
House.
Upon which resolution. neither tie said Pugh or
PIERCE Spencer, or Runyan shall vote; bu, the
shall be decided by the other seventy ted
members; aud the consideration thereof, the GER
fcaes of the said Pugl and Pierce and Spencer and
Runya and any other evidences which either party
may present shall be read and considered, and all
parties may be heard by counsel otherwise they
NAV prefer And IN case said resolution shall not be
decided aifirmativev BY majority vote the House
Resolred, That Olirer H. Spence, and George w
Ranyan entitled to seats in the organization of the
House.
/ On which resolution the other seventy certifcated
members shall vote on the proceed NO one. In case
neither of said resolutions shall be decided atrma-
lively by majority Messrs. Pugh. Pierce, Spencer
and Runyan. shall withdraw their claims to seats un-
til the organization of the House shall have been eff
feced, and nothing in these proceedings shall be con-
strued TO interfere with or In any affect the
right Of AIessrs. Spencer and Runyan Messrs.
Pugh and Pierce claim seats after such organiza-
ton.
On the adoption of the resolutions, loud cheer,
cappng of hands and stamping Of feet told how glad
every body in the state house at the suspicious
event.
The democrats of the House must have felt partic-
ulnrly happy be released from their long and ted
Gus session of three weeks, but grateful to their
feelings than any thing else, must have been the re-
Election that through their consistency and sefdenla
the RIGHT had trumphed against lawess impudence
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28
For The State Sentinel.
On the death Of the Rev. s. l.. johnson,

L1te Pastor Of The Episcopal Church a. Iaiianapolis,
rcho departed this he on Sunday morning, Dec.
2iM 1913
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

OrTThe Georgia Patriot says that there we're at
least sixty candidates for the appointment of Mes
scnger to carry the Presidential vote of that State to
Washington. If so small an office attract so
large crowd, what may be expected to be the state
Of fairs on The 9Th of March
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

O-5-rhe North Carolina Standard has hesitation
IN asserting that The contest in that State turned main.
Up upon the slavery question; md TINT as many us
forty thousand wings, and probably thousand demo-
Gratis voted for Gen. Taylor, because they beiered he
could reto The Wi,not proriso, while on the other
hand the Wings opposed Gen. Cass, and democrats
failed to vote for him. because he rcas northern man
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28
1noiana State Sentinel.
The Clubbing system,

,yDIANApoLus. DECEMBER -. ls4s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-28

The Washington Union publishes official lette
of the director Of the mint a, Philadelphia 10 the Sec
reiary of the Treasury, showing the assay of TN
California gold. The gold assayed yielded $50, 492
The purity Is extraordinary, the gold dust yiedn!
% % pure gold; the melted gold yielding within
6-100O, six dolurs in the one thousand dollars Q
the mint standard Of 900. This far exceeds the ex
pactations of the most sanguine. and places the
traordinary purity of the gold beyond controversy
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-09-16
REG ULA TI0NS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.


Extracts from the Ordinances nO,o in force.
1t is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage due
and the payments secured to his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues are collected.
The sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel of sixty or
more tons, arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States, is required to
port and enter the Custom House, and the collector
of the port shall be- and is hereby authorised to col
lect the same.
Also the of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby and leviedupon every vessel ofsixty
tons more arriving at the Port of Baltimore which,
by the laws of the United States is required to
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shallbe, and they hereby author
iscd tocoect the same, provided nevertheless that
the sum of money assessed and by this secton
shall be collectedfrom each vessel but once month,
although she may arrive more frequently.
DOCKAGE.
All vessels, except those with fire wood lying at,
or in manner making use of any wharf belonging to
or rented by the state shall pay dockage according
to the following rates:
Those occupying the lsttier, per ,pcrday cent
&c I'd do &c :"
Allbeyond the ID o. &c
WHARFAGE
SECTION 1. Be IL enacted and ordained by the May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods, Wares
or Merchandise landed on the public wharvcs, from
on board any vessel or vessels lying at said wharves
placed thereon for the purpose Of shipment
posture for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may
main thereon, any less time, excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance,
for the same to remain on the wharvcs) to be paid
by the owner consgnee, or in event of their being
none the master of the vessel and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, half price, also be
paidb the shipper, or owner,or the master aore
said.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-09-16

ne owners OF SOods 10 De al the expense OF put
ting them in store, and delivering them.
All goods stored to be subject TO one months stor
age, if in store 10 days. If less than 10 days, to
half months storage.
The rsque of loss by fire, robbery theft, and other
unavoidable occurrences, is in all cases TO be borne
by the owner of the goods: provided, usual care be
taken for the security of the property.
WEIGHTS AND TAREs.
Sugar, Coppcras, Alum, Birthstone, Shot, Lead Tron
Steel Hemp, Dyewoods, and all other articles
heretofore sold by the cwt of ll2 lbs. or ton of
22i0 lbs, shall in future be sold by the decimal
hundred of 100 pounds, or ton of 1000 pounds.
Ihre shall be utOlDed as foiloaDs:
Sugar in hhds or terces IL per cent? in Cuba boxes,
per cent; in flour brls % lbs. each, do; in linen
bags per cent; and in all other packages the
tuaI tare.
Coffee in linen, single gunny and grass bags, per
cent? in -four brls 30 lbs. each; in all other pack
ages the actual tare.
Cocoa in bags per cent.
Pepper in linen single gunny bags, per cent; in
other packages the actual tare.
Pimento in linen single gunny bags, per cent;
in other packages the actual tare.
Rice in terces and half tierccs, ! o per cent.
Copperas, in hhds., 10 per cent.
Teas Green, whole chests 30 lbs; half do. the Can
ton tare: do Black do. do % lbs; do. 3-4 chests
Is lbs; other packages the actual tare.
Cassia, in mats, per cent; boxes and other pack
ages, the actual tare.
indigo in seroons in single hides, per cent? in all
other cases, the actual tare.
Alum, Birthstone, Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Gloves,
Almonds, Figs, Cheese. Soap, Candles, Chocolate,
Currants Prunes, Starch and all other articles not
before mentioned, the actual tare.
No charge shall be made for casks, brls, boxes, or
other packages whatever.
DRAFTS, AS FOLLOW:
On all weights beam, per ct. to be allowed for
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-09-16
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
with Distances and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE

N L.
For philadelphia and New YORK
About 100 miles, $3-About 200 miles, Ia 70.
Da;iv. AIS P. M. Daily, at ....6 A. M;
Daily exc. Sun. A. M. Daily, exc. sun u anu
and p PM ~ M
For York and Columbia. Pa
~ IS miles, S 500 miles, S2i2a
Cars teave .
Daily, at ~ A. M. Da''t ~. gun - $50
Daily. exc. Sun. p M ana o. p. NJ
For Washington city
40 miles, 81 co.. no round trip tickets issued.)
Dsy exc. Sun. Ola. M. Daily,s A. &7sr.M.
and 81 p. NJ. Dahy' exc sun "a r. m'
For Cumberland, SC.
ITS miles, 81.
Da;,v. AT Is A. M. and 4 Daily, at A. M and
p. l - "
For Eilicott's Mills and Frederick
rs miles, 60 cts.-6O miles, $2.40.
Daiiy. sun. 4 p. NJ. Daily exc. Sun 10 A. M
uarper,s Ferry and winchcster' Va
81 mles.-lll miles.
Carsfeaue daily IA. NJ. Daily,,-. ....o e. y"
,ils.a Fer NORFOLK aud Portsmouth, Va
$50 miles, SIS.
A steamboat Ieaues 49, a"e
Daily, at.......4 P. M. Daily, at....'..7 A. M
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-09-16

In computing boxes of Candles and Soap, kegs of
Butter and Lard, Hams aud Bacon-and generally all
similar articles 200 lbs. W.T.. shall be considered
equal to barrel of cubic feet.
All goods brought to this port on freight must be
delivered on wharf, at the expense of the vessel
bringing the same -adelivery after due notice on an
good wharf at Fels Point during business hours, is a
delivery in the city and port Of Baimore-Hides and
articles prohibited TO be landed in the city certain
periods may be landed where the public authorities
may direct.
In all cases when vessels are obliged (by the quar-
antine regulations city auhorties) to discharge
their cargo in the stream the expense of delivering
the same East of Jones' Falls will be borne by the
carrier only. But when requested by the consgnee
TO be delivered IVest of Jones' Falls, then the ex-
pense shall be equally borne by the carrier and con-
signec, (each one -half)
If vessel is chartered for a voyage out and home,
each shipper shall be entitled to his fair proportion of
the whole homeward freight, pro rata, of the bulk
space occupied by each shipper the outward voy-
age.
In all where vessel is chartered or freighted
for voyage out and home, the freighter, charter
is bound to furnish sufficient cargo, to enable said
vessel to return safely home, and the from Port
to Port, where the charter provides for than
one Port: Provided, no agreement to the contrary
is made by the parties.
STORAGE-per month.
Hogsheads of Sugar, Tobacco, Molasscs, Rum, Oil,
and Pipes of Wine, Brandy and Gin,..... % cts.
Hhds. Coffee, Copperas, Goldfish and TalIow % s
10 -
Tierces of Rice, Coffee. Flaxseed, Alum, &c. l2z"
Barrels of Rum, Whskey, Sugar, Beef
Pork, Fish, Cheese, Oil and quarter casks
w Inc, .......-..,. ........,....... ~
Brls. Flour, Coffee, and other dry articles. "
Boxes OF Cuba Sugar. ................... S "
ofFish, Wine, Oil, Lemons and Or
anges..... .............
- Soap, Candles, Cheese, Tin, Rasins,
and drums of Figs. .............. |
Bags of Coffee, Cocoa, Pepper, and Pimento,
Bales of Cotton aud Hempen Yarn about
SUI lbs. observation-disclosures. ...... l25'
Bales ofIndia Piece, and other similar Goods, 10
Indigo in seroons, cents; in cases.... 10
Tea in chests, 3cents; half do. 2cents; boxes, |
Kegs of Butter, Lard Tobacco, Nails, Raisns,
Hides, Dried. ........... ................ l "
Hemp, per ton. ...... ..... 800. ........ so
Cordaee, per do. Observation-Disclosures. 80 4"
Iron and Lead, per do....... 90
DyeWoOu, pei uO... .................... 20 -
Hampers of Bottles, &c. .................. 10 "
Crates of Earthenware. Observation-Disclosures 20 cts |
Grain, per bushel. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. J"
Salt, per bushel. ........... .............. 2"
he of onodS IN ta fba IF mt.