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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

TOWNSHIP ELEcTIoN-At the Township election
held on the 80 inst, John Wilkins, wbig, and Samuel
Beck democrat, elected Inspectors of elections
Messrs. Colley, Butscb, Woollen and Beatty, two
democrats and two wings, were elected constables.
An equal division, generally approved by all but
one if he was whole
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

OF We notice some curious items relative to the
expenses of the committee of one from each State
and Territory, appointed by the u S. House of Rep
resentatves TO attend the remains of John Quincy
Adams TO their burying place in Quincy, Mass. At
Baltimore, for instance, the committee charged
at the rate of nine dollars day, EACH at the Ex-
change Hotel. very modest BILL indeed, to be
footed by Uncle Sam. At Boston they "went it
equally strong" but the expense of the city The
Chronotype has long article on the subject of a
banquet given the committee at the Revere House,
the spirit of Which, we'll of the banquet may be
judged of by the following paragraph, which copy
from the article:
1--WE are Informed as 10 the city contract with
Stevens, that he agreed provide the dinner 81 80
per plate, provided he had the furnishing of the Ii
quors called for, but otherwise he should charge so
per plate. The Common Council committee elected
the former, and the expense $500 for the din
ner, which the city is TO pay, and between that sum
and $1,000 is charged for the wines and liquors,
which some benevolent gentlemen, who choose to be
nameless, are TO pay. Now the City Government may
leve that it put than $500 worth at wholesale
of intoxicating liquor down 200 threats. bought
liquor of Paran Stevens at RETAIL and in a way in
which it is unlawful for him sell it. that amount
--or, IN other words, ran up Of from $500
to $1,000 for unlawful drinks for night. If the
liquor was furnished in this unlawful retail way,
then see how it might be possible that some
of the company came off on their own locomotives"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

OTWhile Gen. Lane, by his bravery, energy and
perseverance military duties, in Mexico as well
as his very generous traits Of character has earned,
and nobly wears the sobriquet of 'the Marion of the
Army."-whig newspapers assail him as a druhkard
and rObber. ThOse who publish such ISLANDERS do
not generally know Gen. Lane personally. IF they
did they would be ashamed Of themselves, even
though they had Mexican hearts,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06
To Correspondents.

D. s. NJ Lawrenceburgh The subject which you being
local. nd In thousands readers would
which might mentioned induces
withheld your communication at least for the present
Mexico. hear from the "Halls Of the Monezumas
thank The
You may Of Hair > you get any
thing BETTER wing friends would you 'punderns
chi
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06
Democratic County Committee.

Centre-J. P. CHAPMAN, S. W. NORRIS, POWELL
ROWLAND.
Derafu-D. L MCFARLAND
Fraakiin-JACOB SPRINGER.
LdCrsnce-J. PERRY, SR.
PeTry-H. p. TODD.
sPks-ADAM WRIGHT.
TVuyTen-E. n. SINNER.
JYaShingfon-ELIJAH JAMES.
,tVayHe-JAMES JOHNSON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

Mr.. Bolts has fred off a long articIe-of pamphlet
against General Taylor's nomination by the Federal
Convention, which is filed with the very cayenne and
horse-radish of Cayism. General Taylor likes sharp
things, it is sad, and it is predicted that he will,
while reading this pamphlet, spread thick coat of
mustard ger his bread and butter, he did when
General Scot; took away his troops.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

COMFORT FOR IRELAND.-Ship Esther May cleared
the other day for Cork, from Boston, having for part
of her cargo 1861 bushels of corn 500 barrels of
corn meal, and It's rocking chairs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

MANUFACTURING STocKs.-From a statement in
the New York Dry Goods Reporter, find that the
selling price of shares in the Amoskcag Manufacture
ing Company is 81 $50; and in the Merrmac 81 200.
The amount Of each share paid in both these COM
panies, was $1,000.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Brazos Island. Texas. Nov. 25, l847,

Dear Sir-I have received your letter asking my
views cuncering the cause o. total abstinence, to
which desire 10 reply follows: That am myself
virtually observer Of the rale of total abstinence
and find my health and ability TO endure hardshps
greatly increased thereby but though in my own
person observe this habit, yet when used in mode
ration | am not opponent to tie use of ardent
spirits.
With much respect, remain, your most obedent
servant,
z. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. U. S. Army.
JACOB CARTER. Boston, Mass
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

CS-The County Democratic Committee, at their
meeting on Saturday last adjourned to meet again on
Saturday, the Sth dag Of April 1t is hoped that
there may be full and Punctual attendance. The
hour of the meeting is 10 o'clock, A. III. 2w
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

CCTThe Danyille Advertiser don't like Mrs. Temp
kins Taylor lectures. Sorry for it they writ
ten for his especial edi6cation. Of counsel Bat,
No rogue e'er felt the halter draw,
With good opinion Of the law"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

The Democratic State Convention of Missouri now
in session at Jefferson City, have nominated Austin
A. King for Governor, and Thomas l.. King for
Lieut.. Governor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

GONE B4cK.-Col Richardson, a prominent sup-
porter Of Gen. Taylor in Louisiana has gone back to
the democratic ranks, because he believed Gen. Tay-
lor to be wing
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

or Hon. J. D. Bright. U. S. Senator of Indiana,
recently VISITED Madison, account Of sickness in
his-fsmiy. He to return to Washington in a
few days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

OF It is stated that Gen. Lane will shortly return
from Mexico to his residence in Vanderburgh county,
in this State. attend to some business affairs of
imperative character.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

Orr FOR FRANcE.--We learn from the Trenton
Gazette, that Prince Lucien Murat, of Bordcntown
intends TO sail for France Saturday, full of enthu.
|siasm in the cause Of her new institutions.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

Gen. Santa Anna has applied to Gen. Twiggs for
permission to pass through Vera Cruz, on his WY
from. Mexico. Gen. Twiggs has given him the re-
quired passport
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

0<rThe democratic County Committee is notified
Of their adjourned meeting to be held at the Palmer
House Saturday next. There should be a full al
tendance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

JoHs JACOB AsToR, the millionaire is dead. We
don't believe he Jeff US, any other editor, over
dime. But we have one consolation-he did mt take
his millions with him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06

TAYLoR's TEmPERANcE.-We find the following in
one Of our exchange papers. 1t is about definite
of Gen. Taylors letters relative to his poiti-
cal opinions
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-06
eEA FOREIGN NEWS 4
Is Dnys LATER from Europe
4 10 h<ttttH HsCH1E -~sH' ~
PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION.
f, ESTA OF A REPUBLIC

Complete triumph Of The Parisidns orer the Army
Establishment Of Provisional Government.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09
GNever Give Up"

"Ncvcr give up-'Tis the secre; OF glory,
Nothing Use can philosophy preach;
Think the names that famous in story.
"Never give up" is the lesson they teach.
How have men comprised mortal achievements
How have they moulded the world to their viii?
lis that midst dangers, and woes, and bereave-
n,ents,
"Never give up" was their principle still.
Never give up,''--though o'erladen with sorrow
Shake not the yoke-',wili more bitterly gall;
"Never give up" for there comelh a morrow
Fraught with delights to compensate for all.
"Ncver give np,"--bear your fate with serenity
Crouch not ignobIy like slaves in the dust;
LIES 4 rough passage TO the realms of amenity
Dark is tho journey but travel We must.
Never give up."-It can last but season,
Will you--because a cloud bursts your way
Basely surrender your manhood and reason.
Weeping for griefs that must s"d j" day
What, though the tempest around you be raving!
Soon you'll have emptied lf-'s rancorous cup,
SoundIy you'll sleep where the willows are wa
Thunder don't wake you-"Neyer give up
Never give up.''-It were i,npious TO dream oft.
Keen though your anguish be. never forget
That there are fortunes, 20. raptures to deem, Of
Bright and immortal in store for you yet
Ere the night fal-if by virtue a merter,
May you not. mourner. in Paradise sup,
Compeer Of angels and heavens inheritor7
Think of your destiny-"NEvER GIVE Up"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09
Santa Amma'S Pass.

The whig pa ers were charged with forgery
when they Published the celebrated pass near
" enc year ago. The Jeffersonian Of June l6,
state Sen''n~l,' giving the pass IS published
by tho journal aud other wing presses, aud
makes the following CONNIE Mt thereon:
..Thi. IS FORGERY The President nerer
gaze such . pass or ANYTHING LIKE IT
This mode Of warfare is however consistent with
the base character Of Mexican Whigg-ry."
We re-publish. below. what was said to be the
"pass" then, together with the genuine article, as
furnished to the U. s. House Of Representatives
BY Mr.. Polk. himself. There's very little differ
e"ee between the two-they very much alike
10 substance. and Santa Anna could have entered
Just ~ '.frsssy" tho Mexican ports, with Ell
Their Of them. Look at this pass:
The commander Of our naval force. in The
Calf OF Mexico is hereby aotiticd not to obstruct
the passage Of Gen. Antono Lover dc Santa
Anna and his suite to Mexico, should he de.,r. TO
return thithcr. JAMES X POLK.
"May Is. 1896"
And then look at Il. PASS
fPrisase ssd confidential
U. S. NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
May l3, 1876.
COMMODORE: II Santa Anna enieavors to en-.
ter the Mexican ports. you will allow him to pas.
freely. Respectfully yours.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
Commodore DAVID CoxxoR,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Will the editors Of the Jehersonian publish the
above genuine pass. and let their readers see the
"sid and somfors'' that their young hickory q,
S'e''dsnt gave 70 tho enemy - Jtrssay'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09
Richmond Wayne County, Indiana February sth ls4s.
Wait a Little Longer.

There's good time coming boys,
A good time coming,
When Printers shall be paid their dues,
Their chiIdre have new frocks and shoes,
In the good time coming;
The devils pittance shalt be paid,
His pantalOons sowed stronger.
And bran new hat TO crown his head
Wait little longer.
There's good time coming, boys.
A good time coming,
Subsc ription lists shall swell in size,
Proportioned to the enterprise,
In the good time coming:
And every farmer in the land,
Shall feel his mind grow stronger;
PATRoNIzISG COUNTRY PRINTS,
Wait a little longer.
There's good time coming, boys.
A good time coming,
When all editor Can pay his debts,
(Which now too often he forgets,)
He'll settle off his old accounts
To make his credit stronger,
With half dimes in his fob for change.
Wait little longer. Tor else va,nose.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

Jusr DEcrsloH-In case involving
the legality Of az enlistment made while
the party enlisted was under the influence
(Penn.) decided. last week. that it was
necessary that the recruit OF the time of
enlistment, should be "entireiy SOBER"
The Chinese. it is said. were acquainted
with the art of raising sill1-worms 300
Y ars before the Christian era, and 1000
3. c. the compass for guiding travellers
by land and sea was known.
The Nantucket Inquirer draws dis.
courasing picture eff tine prospects Of the
whaling business in that place. Since
the year 1883 the whaling feet has din;n.
ished fifteen sail, by ship-wreck, &c.
The trustees the vincennes Univer.
sity. in suit against the State OF lodi-
ana, have recently obtained verdict in
land in Gibson county; donated to the
University by Congress in 1904. The
land is valued at from SAC, 900 to SIC, OC0.
There has been a great rebellion in the
Miami University. and abou, fifty Of the
students have been suspended. The
whole fuss originated, we understand. from
the students attempting to pu; in force the
old Pennsylvania custom of s.bnyrirg
on. the master" The students barred
out the members of the. Faculty just a.
we used to bar GU; our old school Boss Z.
the holidays, when he wouldn't treat -
the ginger bread and cides.-D0y. HGrs.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

ing to all candid ates for office not to ex-
press opinions. Am afraid that Texas has
cost US grea, deal more than it is worth.
The evidence on behalf OF the prisoner
now closed, and the cause was ably ar
gued by Mr.. Tyler for the prisoner. and
Mr.. Adams 10: the people. The Jury WAS
then charged by The court. and conducted
10 the Jury room b. he sheriff. We le-
gret :hat owing 70 the illness of our repor-
ter. we are unable 20 present our readers
with the closing arguments of counsel. at
the charge 10 the jury; and unless the
learned gentlemen VII themselves prepare
their .evera, articles for publication. they
must be lost to the public. After de!ibera-
hing tw entv-s;x hours. without re!reshment,
the jury Cane in. and by their foreman,
NJ. Virginia, declared that they were un-
able 10 agree upon n verdict upon which
they were discharged.
1t is understood that eleven were for
conviction. and one for acquital. on the
ground OF Insanity. The maiority of the
jury complain much OF the obstnacy OF
the individual! who stood out, whose name
is Mr.. S Carolina. He complains equal
IL loud NJ the obstinacv ofthe other eleven.
and say it is not the first tine that they
have refused 10 listen u reason.
There was twenty light jurors called at
commencement: oflhc trial, of whom about
ten or twelve were prc-emptor.ly challen.
ged By the prisoner. and Aicssrs. Massa.
chuscits, Ohio. and several others, were
challenged for cause, they having express
ed an opinion.
Mr.. Adams. on behalf OF the people
moved that 4 Jury be compelled 10 try the
prisoner again on the same indictment
his was opposed by the prisoners coun-
sci, on the ground of the absence of a
material witness, and friend Of the prison
cr, one Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
The court then granted otion for con
tlnuance Of the cause on a future day.
The court then adjourned, the prisonel
being first remanded to jail.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09
MORAL COURAGE IN EVERY DAY LEE
Have the courage TO discharge a deb
while you have the money in your peck

MORAL COURAGE IN EVERY DAY LEE
Have the courage TO discharge a debt
while you have the money in your peck.
ct.
Have the courage to do without that
which YOU do no: need. however much
your eyes may covet it.
Have the courage TO speak your mind,
when it is necessary you should do SO.
and 10 held your tongue when il is pru-
dent you should do 50.
Have the courage to speak to a friend
in ..seedy' coat. even though you are
in company with rich one. and richly
alfred
Have the courage to own that you are
poor. and thus disarm poverty Of its sharp.
est sting.
Have the courage to make a will, and a
just one.
Have the courage totell man why you
will not lend him your money.
Have the courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have, when
YOU ure convinced that he lacks principle.
"A friend should bear with friends in
firmi,ies." but not with his vices.
Have the courage TO shew your respect
for honesty. in whatever guise it appears;
and your contempt for dishonesty and du-
pllcity. by whomsoever exhibited.
Have the courage TO wear your old
clothes until you can pay for new ones.
Have the courage to obey your Maker,
at the risk Of being ridiculed by man.
Hare the courage to take good paper,
and TO pay FOX it annually in advance.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

The ARKANSAS MN WHO NEVER SAW
PIASO-Onc time an Arkansas man, a
genuine character. who had been born
and bred in the backwoots. happened to
be in Il river town on the banks OF the
Father Of Waters. when one Of It's lar
gest and most magnificent steamboats, was
living at the pier. Oar hero was nagniii-
Gently clad in q wolfshin cap. and blue
honeSpun trowSers; thurst into his enor-
nous cow-hide boots. HIS huge red
hands were adorned with brass rings, and
numerous warts as large as nutmcgs,
which gave note of his approach, as be
walked like the rattle Of the reptile. At
tractcd by the sound Of music, the genius
I strollad on board the boat and accostcd
the captain:
..Aiornin' stranger. Pretty pert music
here abouts. What mought'n it come out
off,
"a piano forte, sir!''
- what!'
"Piano-forte!"
"Never hccrn Of one ofthcm ere things
before. Where monght il be ST anger!"
..In the lower cabin. sir
"Mought take a look al the-thing!'
'Ccrtainlv. sir, walk down"
Tho Arkansas man needed no farther
information. He went down stairs into
the cabin where two tables were laid GU,
for dinner. Walking up the narrow pas.
;. sage between them, he swept off knives
and forks by the swing of his coat flaps
but SO intent was he upon the music and
the piano al the farther end of the cabiI
that he needed not the ruin he created.
Approaching the instrument: he literal
" devourcd it with his eyes. The yonn,
lady who was seated at it continued play
ing. and the "stranger" was wrapped II
silent wonder. At length, when the sound
ceased, he raised his cap respectfully, ane
addressed the audience:
Ladies. I'm much obliged to you fo
your kindness you hev done me. Ineve
heard one ofthcm ere things aforc, ant
never 'spect TO agin.'
.'You appear to be very much pleased
with it." observed lady.
"Whv, yes, | am-somcwhat-and pre-
haps I should like it better, if had ar
ear for muSic-like my brother Dick
Yes. like it well enough; but if my bro
Their Dick could only hear. that ere thin,
ladies, he'd tear his shirt and fall righ
thru it!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

From the School Friend.
.NEVEEI GIVE up

The following spirited liues cut from the
Pennsylvania Inquirer. The paper was sent to
Us the other day by our friend Bail, with re-
quest that We would copy. We do so with the
greatest pleasure, not merely TO crafty friend
but because the lines excellent, and the les
which they teach is an important one.
"Oh could climb the morning say,
And prict it Their in oYds Of fire."
"Nerer Cite up!'' What an Of enterprise or
adversely has not needed such motto? What
mercantile or professional man. what scholar,
what writer Of good books. what straitened pub
Usher, what editor Of newspaper, what Chris
tan P,anthropist, what missionary. what re-
former Of abuses in church state, what pro-
jector Of wise and benevolent schemes, what
discover Of new truths in science, what bold adj
venturer in savage lands, what general amid the
pers Of the field, has not acted on the principle
here involved, and derived from its inspiration
some thing Of supernatural strength and energy
What has it not done2 What can il not do!-
TRY il and see We recommen nd it to the poor,
the sick, the bereft, the bankrupt, the sandered
the oppressed; and all the enterprising friends,
patrons, disc pies Of virtue, science, literature,
religion, philanthropy, in all their efforts and
their aims; and We mean. by the grace Of God, to
| make IL our motto in irving TO DO good.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09
Preach the Truth

Fear ye not the face OF clay
Preach the truth
1t will spring another day,
If you re faithful,
And the holy word obey.
What If scorning men oppose7
Preach the truth,
To your friends and TO your foes;
If you re faithful,
These will yield as we'll as those.
With the message from the skies,
Preach the truth,
To the foolish and the wise
II you re faithful
Vice will sink and virtue rise.
II men hear or men forbear,
Preach the truth;
Truth is never lost in air,
If YOU re faithful,
You a crown of life shall wear.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

The Boston Post says the following lines
are great. OF course they are from the
inimitable pen Of Randall. and of course
will bear repetition.
The s'eed called lightning tsays the Fates.)
Is owned in the United States;
Twas Frankiin's hand thai caupht the horse
Twas hasnessed by Professor Morse
Simple justice requires that the strain
should be finished, for CATCHING and har.
Messing horse is only part Of the work
So here goes
With ksndaii's rein the steed went shvly,
I'LL samsd and broke BY H. O'Rsilly.
Gin. Atlas.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

THE rich eat venison becausei is deer.
eat mutton because it is sheep, as Morde.
cal said