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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
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Friends Chdpndn-Here / am in Puebla Mexico,
in good health and spirits, and hope you enjoy
ing the same The health Of the troops is extremely
good at this time, and all appear to be contented and
satisfied with their lot. All the trouble they have is
because they cannot get any more fighting to do for
they fighting Bhoys they hate the Mexicans
they do the devil. If there any Of the boys
want to Mexico, let them come on, for now is the
accepted time see it, and be well paid for it, Come
on, boys come on, it is healthy country, do not let
1t be said that our country had war with Mexico,
and you not TO be participation in that war. Then
go TO the recruiting officer and volunteer and be one
of us and with us. | will take occasion to say here.
that have had fighting do in which the Of
fcers and men did their duty-they fought with de-
termination TO conquer die, and they did conquer.
We have whipped the enemy wherever we havefOund
them, and we intend to do So let the odds be
great in their favor. We have whipped them four or
five to and do 1t again, and they have al
ways had the advantage of us, they being in strong
fortified places and we have had drive them from
their strong holds 1t my opinion that there will moi
be much more fighting In this section of country, TO-
the enemy is completely driven out of it. and
in peaceabe possession of It, will mention the
duct of some of the officers. 1st Col. German is
Of the bravest and best of men, always found at his
post, and where the balls fly the thickest, leading hs
men on to victory. At the battle of Humantla, he
was the cause of many a Mexican 10 bite The dust,
and in the other battles he acted in the
The men have the greatest confidence in him a
commander and brave man. The men would follow
him to the Old Boy if it was necessary for them to do
it, As to Lieut.. Col. Dumont, Drawer man never
entered the army, nor went into battle field.
have been with him scouting parties and on the
the battle field he acted as became officer his
ciety is sought after by all who become acquainted
with him, with some exceptions that is, the enemy ;
they do not like him very WELL for they meet with q
most too warm reception at his hands. There is h
certain captain who a laughing-sock for the whole
regiment. General Lane left here tie 18th for thu
city of Mexico with the troops that passed up They
fine looking men as ever saw. and in good
health and spirits They were under the command o
Generals Butler and Cushing. | saw Major Morri-
son, he in good health. Captain McDOugal was
left at PerUte account Of bad health, but his health
was getting better also saw John Morrison, Judge
MOrrisons son-he had extremely good health. will
take occasion TO say, that there is not better drilled
regiment in all Mexico than the 4th Indiana better
lot of men, nor a Drawer cannot be found. Gen. Lane
regretted very much leaving behind he is trying
TO get forwarded on that we may be placed un-
der his command | must close.
BENZ. PILLBEAN, I'd Lieutenant
p. S. Give my respects to all my friends. b. p
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HORNS STILL AHEAD!

S2U QUO Mock n FdI and Wfnter Goods,
WHICH have been recently purchased in the city of
" and of the manufacturers in New Fnglnd. and greatly
duced prices ng in of Is coo yards Muslin six
twelve and haf 5000 yards Prints from cents
below the oil price 0 yards CaIpeng from eighteen
three-fourfh dollar.
FANCY GOODS of every description. Yankee
less variety BrOadrloth Casmeres Sanes and
cord. Groceries end Hardware by tie tom Hats aud
all Chrisendom. Boots suit ALL
haired father the infant in its mothers China
Earthen and Queensware Batting wckng and 4CCO
Spanish Sole Leather twelve twenty per pound
Anticipating trade prepared
with ody and determined sell
inquiry will he dd HORNS seal the goods y
We anxious increase business and large
prices and attention will accomplish
the bhoys do it, In short
gains give a call II. J. & B. C. HORN,
Indianapolis, September, ls47 IS Sign ofthe Bigs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
Lecture.

The Rev. S. w. Fisher, of Cincinnati, will deliver
lecture before the Union Literary Society, at the 3
Presbyterian church, Friday evening next at hali
past o'clock. Subject-Wn.LIAM PENN.
Admi,tance--One dime.
In connection with the above, the following notici
has also been handed US and we take the libery o
predicting that the dime part of the matter will
the popularity and usefulness Of the of lectures
with which this Society has entertained The public TO
be greatly impaired, if not wholly destroyed
For the Indiana State Sentinel.
MEssRs. EDITORS: l most happy TO hear it
announced Monday evening last that the next lee
ure before our Union Literary Society to be by the
Rev. S. w. Fisher, Pastor of the I'd Presbyterian
church, Cincinnati. With Mr.. F. | have been seve-
raj years acquainted at the East. As lecturer, he
sustains high reputation In the various cities oil
the East, as New York, Albany, This former place
of resdence) Boston, ETC., where he was repeatedly
called upon by the literary associations of these cities
to lecture, he uniformity drew large assemblies, and
was listened to with the deepest interest and satsfac
ton. | hope we shall give him good house.
houses as he is to lecture on both Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings of next week.
The subject of his Friday evenings lecture is
".Wiliam Penn" The lectures, understand, are to
be in the ID Presbyterian church.
Yours, &C., S. G.. S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
U. S. FRIGATE CUMBERLAND

OFF VERA ORUZ, Jan. "a, 1915.
DEAR FATHER 1T is now 1913, a new year has
commenced, and with it have just commenced my
life. In two years and half | expect to be in
the United States. But stop: should not hook ahead
quite far. 1t is the present that now concerns me,
and not the future. We lying anchored to
the Castle ofSan Juan de UllOa, about quarter of
mile from the city Of Vera Cruz. have only been
in the city have been here All the freight
has be transferred from the ships into small boats
and conveyed 10 the city. on account of the shallow
The principal article is hay, which is brought
from New Orleans in bales for the of the army.
The Mexicans are generally nearly as black as ne
groes. There great many Spaniards here, and
a great variety of faces may be seen Our troops
hard looking set of men. As was walking along
one of the of the city heard my me
called. looked in one of the barred windows Of
large building, used for hospital, and saw Lenox
Knight, the Of Mr.. Knight who used TO stay in
Turner's Book Store He has been in the hospital all
the time he has been down here and wishes himself at
home again $50 he told me.) | stopped and talked
few moments with him. and told him would see
him again. He was very much surprised 10 see me
down here. have been part of the celebrated
Castle, but / shall not attempt to describe it.
Norther struck up last lening, although a very
severe one. We sent down our lower yards and top
masts. wish you would write often. Give my re-
spects to Uncle and Aunt, and all the whole town.
Your affectlonate Son,
GEORGE II. CHAPMAN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
''Strilke my name from the Nottingham
LiSt.v

The following letter speaks for itself. and shows
the spirit which is beginning TO manifest itself among
many patriotic men who have heretofore ranked them
selves among the wings. The unpatriotic and anti
American course of the great whig leaders, cannot
but produce the effect here indicated. Every intelli
gent WING, with true American hear, and there
many such. will ultimately sever the ties which bind
them to men, who for the sake of bringing odium up
on democratic administration, openly take sides
with and justify the Public Enemy with whom the ma
ton is at The wing leaders at Washington
may be guilty of the gross Inconsistency of declaring
war and voting and money prosecute it, and
then turning round and swearing it is wicked, I'M
holy and unjust war,-but they will find that though
they thus willing to stultfy themselves, many of
the honest rank and file of their party will utterly
fuse 10 initiate ridiculous and unjustfabe
NASHVILLE, ND. Jan. 10, 1913.
To the Editors Of the Indiana State Sentinel:
GENTLEMEN-Through your widely circulated pa
per wish let the friends of democracy know where
stand, this is time all should be at their posts,
and not let the enemy take the advantage. | always
for Andrew Jackson for President, and never vo-
ted for Clay, nor never will. voted for WIN. H.
Harrison, and have been since numbered with the
wings. But | was for the annexation of Texas, and
for all California and lots more. if it be
got honorably. L volunteered in the company from
old Brown and am not sorry for doing; elect
ed I'd lieutenant in said company; went to Mexico
and was in the battle of Buena Vista, and saw the
first cannon fred and the last and have returned home
and think will go again if needed. | am in favor Of
the war, and believe 1t just our part and do think
that all such men as Tom Corwin should be sent to
Mexico and compelled there TO stay for life. l am
for a national convention, and will vote for the demo-
cratic nominations, be they whom they may. Now at
this my wing friends will think strange; some have
already thrown up their eyes like a scared coon.
They looked wild at when l subscribed for your
paper. Now will close by saying and hoping that
success may always attend our arms.
p. Z. PARKER.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
GEORGE H. CHAPMAN.

The Clay journals of New York, amusing them
selves by contrasting the replies of Gen. Taylor to
the proceedings of his whg friends" with those to
the resolutions, &C., Of his democratic friends" to
show how mpartially Indifferent he is between them.
The Express, for instance, prints side by side the
Generals latest two Presidential letters both from the
Brazos-both Of the same date-both acknowledging
the receipt of proceedings at public meeting" in
Pennsyvania-one addressed to the ultra wing An
drew Stewart of Uniontown. and the other to the no
less stauuch democrat. Henry A. Muhlenberg Of
Reading-boih cordially responding to such pro-
ceedngs, whig and democratc-and strongly respond
ing "with great pleasure and satisfaction to the
solutions both of one and the other meeting. 1t is
rather funny uis-a-ris.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

MARRIED-On Sunday the 9th of January, 1913.
by william Sullivan ESQ.,, of Indianapolis, at the
residence of Mr. Henry Warman, Mr.. joan MUIR.
to Miss SARAH WARMAN, all of Marion county, In
diana.
Also by the same, the 10Th Of January, 1S4S, in
the city of Indianapolis, at the residence of her ia
tier, Mr.. FRANCIS A. MORRIS to Miss MARY ETsLER.
MARRIED, on the 9th of January, lS4s, by Tho
mas Morrow, Esq. Mr.. JOSIAH CoUeHREN to Miss
CArHAElS Ross, both of this county, and formerly Of
Fleming county. Ky.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
Latest News.

The Cincinnati and Louisville papers received last
night contain the following Telegraphic dispatches
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. oath, g. P. M.
| learn from Washington that MIR. Trist and Her
have completed the basis of treaty between the
United States and Mexico. The latter coded Upper
California and all the country east of the Bravo to
our Government for S15, 100000.
This amounts to but little. if anything: but 1t
caused good deal of talk among the quid nUcS las,
night and therefore we give it for what it is worth
o. Congress is still hunbugging over the Ten
Regiment Bill.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

MEssRs. CHAPMANs g. SPANN Permit me. through
the medium of your valuable paper to tender to the
proprietor Of the Palmer House, the physicians, and
Others. (and especially Dr. VI. Marsh, who freely
bestowed not only bis Skill but his constant and undi
vided personal uttendance.) the richest gift foriorn
and disconsolate widow has to give: an acknowledge
ment of feeling of gratitude. that beggars descrp-
ton, for kindly rendered my late husband
Andrew Kennedy, in his last illness.
January, lS4S. MARIAN KENNEDY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

A POLISHED LANGUAGE IN AFRIcA.-A grammar
of the lnpnong language, spoken by the negroes of
Gaboon. western Africa and lately reduced to d writ
ten system by the missionaries of The American board
Mt that station, has been printed with vocabuares in
mar exhibits the wonderful fact that these naked
sayages are possessed Of language rvaIling the
Greek in copiousness and hexibility.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

WAR SPEECH OF WING SENAToR.-The Banquet
given on NewYear's Eve, in the city of Washington,
in honor Of Gems. Quitman and Shields was a spIen-
did affair. The report Of the speeches and toasts
makes nearly six columns of the National Intelliren-
Ger, and is very interesting Though we cannot copv
the entire report, and regret that we cannot, we
shall opportunity offers. copy two OF three of the
best speeches We have room only for what was
said by Mr.. Reyerdy Johnson, the well known Wing
U. S. Senator from Maryland
''Mr President, differences Of opinion have exist
cd, and still exist among of the best men of the
land, to the necessity and justiable origin of the
present war; entertain no doubt about either great
cheering and thank my God live among people
who, If desired to entertain it, would not suffer
TO be here as their representative. Applause. But
upon question, Mr. President nowhere throughout
wide country, is there any difference Of opinion
However lie war originated, whether necessarily or
unnecessarily, consitulonally unconstitutionay.
the war has existed, and has covered us over with
glory. voice That's good taking As far as
concerned, Mr. President, not only is the talk good
but the voting will be Just > good Applause No
man more deeply regrets than | do the blood which
las almost literally nired the Mexican so no body
Is more disposed than am to weep over the heart
rendlng agOnes which the war has carried to the
homestead: it is the result of all wars But there
y
OF this war; that if we have not already by our army
been able to conquer n peace, we have forever been
able to secure peace with the nations of the world
England has heretofore imagined that we were the
universal dollar people. Mr.. Buchanan, soto roce
DoIlar-IoriHg PeoPle.l My friend on my LETT never
forgets the word lOrer. [Laughter.l | repeat, sir
that has heretofore gined that we were the
universal dollar-loving people; but they have been
taught since the 18th day of May 1s46, that, much
as we love the dollar. love the honor and glory of
America infinitely more, (appause,) aud are prepared
to spend the last dollar in the locker rather than sur
render single right Of the American people
Mr. President, my purpose was-beside the gratif-
catOn nave III being present on occasion like this
my single purpose to offer a sentiment. and |
should have said nothing if had not been called out
BY native of Maryland Permit me 10 conclude by
accomplishing my purpose. | give YOU
50 The army and volunteers If they have not vet
conquered peace with Mexico their deeds have con-
quered for US permanent peace with the other ma
e tons Of the world"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

0tThe workmen, while employed in wide
ming street near bury ing ground in Bos-
ton, dug up plain gold ring bearing the fol-
owing inscription: "A. Perkins, died March,
s. l74S, aged 81 years." 1t had lain there
100 years.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

On Christmas day, Mrs. Harriet Austin, who ha
boen living in the family at Myrtle Grove for the las
eight nine years, in her ruom dressing for tn
purpose of visiting near neighbor, and had put
cap presented to her, when servant in attend
ance upon her while dressing, Familiarity asked Mrs.
A. why she going 10 that cap; to which
she pleasantly responded: "Do you not know that
am going TO get married :" when she sank upon
the floor, and Immediately expired Easton Nd.
SLar
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 81. 1913

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 81, 1848.
Editors State Sentinel: Some few days since,
bill was introduced into the House by me- in relation
the salary of the Auditor of Putnam county Your
reporter has it that Mr.. Keiser introduced the BILL 1t
is matter Of but little consequence, and would not
notice it, but that similar committed
yesterday by your reporter, in representing Mr.. Ke
ser as making a report from the Judiciary Commit
tee, the fact being that l made the report.
hope in future the reports may be correct as re-
CARDS my actions. Yours, truly,
w. A. MCKENZIE
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
MORE NEW GOODS

AT The Cheap Corner. opposite The Palmer House.
INVITE the attention ut the Ladies beautiful goods
just received from New York among which may
French Ginshams. Manchester English Cali
Goes London Long Cloths, Cotton Tang Fancy SILK Gambia
Net Fruck Waists Dress hdkfs Linen Mo-
hair and Silk Fringe Twist Daisy Buttons.
Hair Pins Linen Edsing, Thread Thread Lace se do Point
d. Aleneon Ratta Gloves. silk Mts, White Cotton
ose Womens Black Spun Silk do Love Wells
Cotton Illusion do Black and Chain Gimp Steel Fringe Sirenes
fase Clasps and Beads all Of which "a.
cash. A. n DAVIDSON
SeptA. es-y No. 4 Norwood's Building
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

o. Among other incidents which circumstance,
have prevented Us from noticing. is the confirmation
of Judge Smith, to seat on the Supreme Bench, by
the Senate, n to 22-two wings, as well as all the
democrats, voting in the affirmative. Thus has the
Senate confirmed, not only Judge Smith, but the
course which felt it to be our duty to pursue on
the subject heretofore. Men Orong but Time arenees,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
New Store. and New Goods!
SEATON A. HOLMAN

HpESPECTFULLY announce 10 the citizens OF Indianapolis
and surrounding country. that they opening in the
Store Room recently occupied Sheets Co..
east oil the Palmer House, and complete
Fall and Winter Goods embracing general Stock adapted
wants oil the country We deem
cles or prices advertisement by putting
loraon to be and keep all
OF GOODS, and determined sell such prices
give general sati faction.
We respectfully solicit all Goods
and Prices hoping by strict business and
receive share Of public patronage. SEATON HOLMAN.
Indianapolis, September 10, ls47. Bly,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

CoRREcTIoNs.-in the proceedings Of the House of
the oath inst-remarks are printed as made by Mr..
Doyle, when it should be Mr.. Dole, of Vermillion
Also, it is printed tLat Mr.. Neal moved to amend
the bill incorporating the Koscusko and Miami Rail-
road. Mr.. Dole made the motion, and not Mr.. Neal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

DISTRESS IN IRELAND.-Mr. II. Grattan stated in
his place in Parliament, that lis ,929 persons had
died for the want Of food in ireland during the late
famine That in l45 parishes, containing 1000 900
persons, there was not single resident landlord.
Lord Fltzwiiam stated that at least two millions of
the people would require relief this winter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
THAT KECUL,ATOlx.

rENHE citizens of Indianapolis have been bothered know when
n where the time. Every
had his and different time agreeing each
saying his or their time was the only correct time town.
the truth of the able the
of IA good of these
facts subscriber induced while in last
superior mercuria regulator This regulator is eweed
has ehronometer with graduating scale pendulum
No has been spared in getting
The subscriber tenders this
correct regulator the public, that all may have time
worth looking at Call and see it at the jewelry of
w. n. TALBOT,
journal copy) IS Opposite the Washington Hall.
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NEW GOODS!
Still they Comet!

fH R. CASE has been receiving during this and the
fresh supplies and desirable styles OF fall
goods auction and of importers the prices
the following sOme viz:
Is pieces rich Cashmere de from 80 Sc do Cal
edonsn, mohair and Aliwa paids wide black
do. double width twied silk
2do Chameleon plaid silks rich, at 81 IL do. French
cloth, the cheapest sold 81 So do all wool Hack
nes 80 Sc steel buttons for ladies' dress trimmings
cloth, velvet and seal fine double
and brogans pieces black
velvet ribbon pieces capeng TO arrive in few days. 30
Purchasers will find my store, comparing quality and
prices cheap goods found afford
sell cheaper than other wholesale retail
and See 50 I. r. CASE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03

Letters from Indiana received to-day state that the
democratic State convention Of the 9Th Ut January,
have, with the exception of two votes, recommended
General Cass as their candidate for the presidency
Washington Union, 1Sih inst
What good, to Gen. Cass, or any body else, such
leers, as are above spoken of, do, is more than
imagine. 1t is very hard indeed to suppose
that the writers could be mistaken; for the Democrat
ic State Convention, by an unequvOcal majority, re-
fused 10 express preference for any man whatever
as a candidate for the Presidency. resolution of
the kind was introduced, but the mover the pro-
prietv of withdrawing II Immediately.
The true action of the State Convention, we repeat
was the reverse Of that stated in the letters" The
Democracy of Indiana, proud to say it. are
committed to any man. Not only did not the State Con-
venon refuse thus to commit ITSELF but every county
convention previously held to appoint delegates, with
two or three exceptions only, avoided any such COM
INITIAL Nearly all declared for principles and not
men, except in far pledge their support the
nominees of the National Convention When those
nominations shall be made the Indiana Democracy will
be committed to the thus declared to be the stand
ard bearers of their principles; and not before.
If there be thing most gratifying to our feel
ings, it is this noble aid honest and untrammeed
position voluntarily assumed by party in this State
We feel pride in it, because it is attitude which
we have always advocated, believing it to be eminent
ly right and because. consequently believe it to
be always, in the end the safest and most expedent
ground upon which to take and maintain stand.
We may individually prefer Mr.. Cass or some 9TH
er man. That however is regarded minor con-
sideration We shall go for the National nominations
strong. And if every other State will do well as
we confident Indiana will do the Democratic Par
y will be triumphant the next Presidential election
and no mistake.
Never at any period of her political history has
Indiana presented holder, frmer undivided
Democratic front than now and our opponents will
find, when the inevitable conflict comes on, that we
shall die in tracks, rather than yield inch. In
the coming contest We feel that we are called upon
to utmost strength only for the principles
which cherish, but also for the integrity and honor
of our common country, which the Wig leaders, TO-
sinister purposes, are endeavoring to jeopardze.