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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

we have no fears, and we have SO much
confidence in his patriotism aud sound sense,
that the subject will be disposed Of, so Tar as
he is concerned, in a manner satisfactory 70
all parties, that we do not trouble ourselves
to inquire what would be his probable action
But, come what may, Gen. Taylor will
never be found interfering to influence the
action Of Congress upon this or any other
subjective mean, interfering beyond his
constitutional limits, Nor does il follow,
that he will exhaust his constitutional power
over this question, or even exercise It at all,
in advance Of the action Of Congress upon
it. He will judge Of the necessity and ex-
pediency Of recommending any line Of policy
at all in respect to this subject. We have
perfect reliance upon his judgment in the
premises.
The Free Soil journals, we think, would
do well to abstain from committing them
selves too deeply against General Taylor. -
They should take counsel Of their wisdom
and not Of their passions or interested mo-
tives. II would be we'll for them not to
mistake the lucubrations Of this or that news
paper for the views of the old Hero on the
subject Of the ordinance Of 1887. President
Taylor does not care to talk about things
before hand. He prefers to wait till the
time for action comes, and then he acts
promptly and for the good of the country
No man ofordinary perception can fail to see
that this is his character His whole life is
an evidence Of it. He neUer threatens. He
is man Of action, So far as the objects,
for which the Free Sellers contend, are con-
cerned, they may as well cease denouncing
Gen Taylor They cannot further them by
such course Of conduct, and may, in the
end, lose all the credit to which otherwise
they might be entitedby their exertions or
one thing they may be assured, and that is,
that Gen. Taylor has not done as Mr.. Gid
dings has said he has done, and that he will
not be driven from his purpose Of executing
the Office Of President under the constitution
and the laws. In this purpose the country
has guarantee, that Congress will be re-
mitted once more to the enjoyment of all its
constitutional powers.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-07

ISSUED FROM The psITEp STATES PATENT OPTIC
with the claims annexed.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06
Mr. Marshall Declines.

We learn from good authority that Hon. Joseph
G.. Marshall declines the profered appointment of
Governor of Oregon in place Of Gen. Lane. This
is just expected. Mr.. Marshall poor, but
has a family he thinks of than all the Offices in
the gift of the Nation and would not jeopardze them
for couple of thouands dollars and be obliged to fight
the Indians in the bargain.
We would like 10 see the post rendered to John A.
Maison, late Wing candidate for Governor.-Lafay-
ellie Jour.
There now. Didn't we tell you that Matson was
to have Office after being rejected by the people of
Indiana But will this place suit Matson any better
than Marshall {! He, too, wants something fat and
easy,-not much work and good deal Of pay Nei-
ther of these men fit for the Governor of from
tier country. Neither of them has the first qualif-
cation If it is the object of whggery TO take
of the wounded, why not give the place to little dandy
Sam Parkeri We know of no one who could be bet-
ter spared from Indiana. who would probably be
more willing TO 60. Try him.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

ANOTHER SHOOTING AFFAIR AT ST. LOUIs.-It ap-
pears from the ST. Louis Union that CAPT. John How
ard of Cincinnati and Independence notoriey has been
recently actor rather victim another tragedy
which may be his last We gather the circumstances
from the Union about as follows: AT about o'clock
on the morning of the 2Stb, Mrs. Langsdown,
wife of Geo. ]. Langsdown, passed down second
street and entered Harts furniture store Howard at
the time Mrs. L. passed, sitting in front of the
Monroe house, and when she entered the furniture
store, he followed, and stepping into the door way,
commenced conversation with her, While thus ELL
gagged Mr.. L., who had been following his wife, ap-
preached close to Howard, presented q double bored
single barrel pistol and fred The ball entered Howards
back Just below the right shoulder blade, and near
the spine.
appeared to be much sfected to deprive him of
the power of shooting and he sat down. Langsdown
passed rapidly down Second street few steps, turned
came back, took a look at Howard, and seeing he
had effected his purpose hurried off, but soon
arrested. When told that Howard would probably
recover, he expressed regret. wishing he had
killed him.
1t will be remembered, that Howard had difficult
ty In Cincinnati on account of a woman whom his
wife subsequently killed. and that last spring he shot
man named Freeman, at Independence, No.
Towards recovery is doubtful He has made his
will, leaving his forune,--some $l8,OO0,-to his
children in Cincinnati.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGo.-lt is said that the
number of the Pennsylvania Gazette, published on
the 22d of June, 1749 contained the following sig
niieant advertisement:
"NOTICE.-All persons indebted TO the under
signed for a years Gazette or more, desired to
pay. BENZ FRANKLIN"
One hundred years ago finds US in about the same
state of mind that old Ben when he wrote the
above He doubtless needed the money due him, and
and that we do there is no mistakng the fact. We
suppose his patrons 'forked over and we suppose
one hundred years will find the same coincidence in
the action of his and patrons, there is in the
wants of our illustrious predecessor and ourself.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

THE ISLAND OF CUBA.-This Island is 624 miles in
extreme length, with width varying from ~ TO IL
miles, and covers an area of 81 900 square miles,
being about the size of the State of Maine. Ii
tans population, at the present time of 400, 600
of which about $4,000 are whites, 10000 are free
colored, and 600000 slaves. Its imports in lS47
were So, ,3S9,l19, of which $7,049975 were from
the United States lis exports during the same period
were 1927 $685. TO- of which ST., S76 were to the
United States. In lS47 the number of arrivals, at
Its ports, was 3,740 and the number of clearances
1886. Its principal harbors the finest in the
world. TIE amount of American tonnage employed
in the trade with Cuba is 476,773 tons Ii has l95
miles of railroad completed and in successful opera
ton, and 81 miles in course of construction. 1t is
well watered by numerous rivers and its surface, ex-
cep in the central portion of the Island diversified
with mountains. Only two-fifihs of lis surface are
cultivated. OF the remaining three-fiflhs, now un-
used, one is probably worthless leaving onehalf of
It's agricultural resources undeveoped. The climate
is SO genal, that it yields two crops year of many
of its productions. 1t also abounds in materials for
manufacturing purposes, and its mountains contain
mines of copper which worked to considerable
advantage.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06
Toronto--A Violent Proclamation.

The New York Tribune says, that in expectation
of Lord Egin's arrival, 60 TO 20 stands of arms
stated have been stolen from the City Hall, Toron
TO- for the purpose of mischief, and the Tory rowdes
have placarded the walls with a proclamation thus
commencing:
"'ro YOUR TENTS, o ISRAEL !--"Britons of the City
of Toronto! Brtons of the Home District. Shall the
rank Rebels be permitted to tell US Gas they do)
that they will drive The bloody Tories out of The coun
try! Up, TO your duty, and let more slumber !!
The political Judas Iscariot, who betrayed his
reign and disgraced his Office her Mujestys Repre-
sentative expected to arrive in Toronto the Doth
inst. or hereabout. And shall Elgin, who pardoned
tho scoundrels whose hands were red with the blood
of Wier, and Usher, aud Chartraud. and our own
gallant Moodie--shall Elgin, who spurned the re-
spectful petitions and Knocked The hopes of 100000
of the loyal hearts of Canada and who wantonly and
clandesnely sanctioned the bill loading and grinding
down Us and our children with taxes for twenty years
to come, TO reward rebels and murderers-sha Elgin,
who is now, from his garrisoned residence of Monk
lands satiating his malice aud the malice of his tra-
Ministry, by cramming the jails of Montreal
with the most loyal citizens, be permitted to be well
coined by gang of sneaking Radicals, in the good
old loyal City of Toronto No No Forbid it Heav-
emu
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

OLD APPLEs-The Worcester Spy gives account
of apple than fiy-six years old. 1t has been
presented to the American Antiquarian Society by
COL Jacques, who received it from n young lady, as
birthday gift. IN 1872.
There is also, the family of the late Mr.. Morris
Dobbs, at Northampton. IN. H. apple which grew
in the year l776, and which is still in good of
preservation. An interesting child near the hour Of
its death, craved the then fresh apple, and after At
tempting to bite it, il was thrown aside. We have
recently it. and the marks of the teeth are still
visible II is little remarkable that it blossomed
under British government was growing when our in
dependence declared. and gathered as one of
the FIRST FRUITS of American independence. II is
preserved as al interesting family relice.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

The Democratic press set up most dire howl over
this event, in the hope of prejudicing the people
against Gen. Taylor and of creating sympathy for
Gen. Lane. The game is old and will not
succeed. Gen. Lane will return to his old business,
on the banks of the Ohio, better suited to his
capacity, and in a short time those who now most
loud in his praise will forget that such ever
existed.-.Journal.
Indeed This comes with great force from the very
talented. profound, and sagacous editor of the State
Journal! Wonderful man! The country of course
will give up its high estimate Of the character and
capacity of General Lane, the Marion of the war,
and the hero of more brilliant service than any man
who was in it, all for the sake of being able to agree
with John D. Defrecs the efficient editor Of that al
mighty crack model newspaper the Indiana State Jour
nal! Very likely.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

GREAT BRITAIN AS A WHEAT MARKET.-A simple
fact confounds, very often, vast deal of theory,
however cunningly and plausibly set forth and it
may surprise Of the free traders in this country
to know that the I'd instant, the chancellor of the
British exchequer stated, in his place in the House of
Commons, that, Of the nearly l4,00O,000 bushels of
wheat imported during the previous eleven months,
4.320,O00 bushels came from France. 44I0,000 BUSH
els from Prussia, Holland and Belgium, and only o.
625 900 bushels from The United Siates.-U. s. Ga
zeHe.
That is, the United States sent ,2l5 900 bushels
ore than the three countries of Prussia, Holland and
Belgium and 305, 100 bushels more than the great
emire of Frnnce. Highly satisfactory 10 The free
traders !-BoSton Post
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

CoRREcTIoN.-In part of last weeks issue, we sta
ted that Mr. Burnett of the members elect 10 the
Legislature from Vigo. had just died with congest-
i've chill, at his residence in Otter Creek Township
Twas n mistake; Mr.. B. has since recovered and is
now well as usual
Our informant told us on Wednesday last that the
news from Mr. B. on the evening previous, was that
che could not live till morning." and on that morning
he had seen person who cane in for the coffin. Up
on further intelligence on the evening Of Wednesday.
we learned the coffin for c Mr.. Beauchamp, and
that MIR. B. was getting beter--havlng been danger
ously i'll with cholera morbus. We hope those who
inform us of such things hereafter, will always be
certain-know the fact, before telling about mat
which might lead hard feelings. if not injury.
-Tsrre Haute Erpress.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

INFORMATION WANTEp.-The widow and children
of Peter Davis, who served in Gen. Wayne's army
against the Miami Indians. from 1902 to l795, are
desrous of obtaining proof of the fact that he did
serve bis discharge having been lost He served un-
der officers LockIart and Preston, and was discharged
at Green Bay He entered the army at fourteen years
of age, and was discharged at seventeen. He had
red hair and light or grey eyes. Any person who
knew said Davis, and knows him to have done such
service, will confer great favor by directing line
to Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, his widow, at New Albany,
Ind.
Ot5-Papers in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky are
respectfully requested to copy the above.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

THAT "SAME OLD CooN."-Mr. Clay has been re-
ceived with much distinction at Newport. where he
proposes to remain month. On his way he passed
through Pittseld, where he perpetrated joke which
not very becoming Mr.. Clay, though it was wor-
thy of q coon. A great crowd had assembled to see
him. He stepped upon the platform end addressed
them substantially as follows:
have been suffering under severe illness; have
been breathing a cholera atmosphere, living on a
cholera diet, aud subject to the excitement naturally
attending The epidemic. / am on my way TO seek a
purer air, and desire 10 avoid all public display. But
am told that must show myself to my friends in
Pitts6eld, and here am the same old coon If
you are disappointed with the exhibition, you know it
costs you nothing-and SO good bye!
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

0trThe Maine Legislature adjourned on the 22d
inst, after session of 80 days. A law exempting
from execution homestead to the value of $500 was
among the acts passed. 1t provides not only for the
exemption of real estate to the value of $780, but it
also provides for the exemption of $500 worth of per-
sonal property in man is not the owner of a
homestead. The exemption is in both cases only as
against debts contracted subsequent to the passage of
the act.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

Two of the most eminent physicians OF Bavaria
have made report, after full inquiry, to the King
on the upsho of the various modes of treating the
cholera at Berlin. As in France and in Germany,
no docioring had been found of much efficacy. The
same prescription had produced opposite results in
one city and another. Those which inspired the most
hope and which into the greatest vogue, failed
as much and widely os the rest. Each was exploded
in its turn-Paris Cor. Jour. Com.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

OLTThe Democrats have elected Governor in
Tennessee, that went for Taylor Whggery by thou
sands they have carried Indiana by thousands; they
have swept Iowa; frightened the Wings out of their
in North Carolina; secured three out of the
four Congressman in Connecticut; allowed Taylorsm
but one Congressman to swear by in Virginia taken
all to themselves in Texas, and virtually whipped
their opponents in Kentucky, and yet the whg papers
will have it that the Democratic party is "dissolued ="
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

Broke INTo.-We understand the Sentinel Office
broken into on Wednesday evening last No
money was taken, but considerable damage was done
10 some Of the materials. Have the Sentinel any
suspicious Of who the burglars arel-LocomotiUe.
From the hoof and nose prints, we judged them to
be relatives Of the Locomotive editor, and considered
them irresponsible. That's all.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

GTRey, the Spanish turnkey recently abducted
from New Orleans, by the Spanish consul and
others, has been sent back to that city. having been
delivered up on the representation of the Amer
lean consul at Havana. This looks like a square
backing out by the Spanish government 1t should
not prevent ours. however from exscting explicit
apology for the dastardly act. He testified to hav-
ing been abducted He ordered to give bail for
his appearance at the Consuls trial.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

o. 1t appears from the N. o. papers that Col.
Volney E. Howard and David S. Kaufman, are the
Congressman elect from Texas. Howard succeeds
Psbury. All Democrats.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

CCTSee advertisement in another column, Of tie
Rush Medical college, Chicago Illinois. 1t appears
by the annual catalogue that the college is in -four
ishng condition. There were one hundred students
in attendance at the session of 1889, towit: From
Illinois IL; Indiana 10; Michigan 6; Wisconsin 6 !;
Iowa 2; New York ?. The annual course of lectures
for the session of 1649-50 will commence on Monday
the 18th of October. and continue sixteen weeks.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

0rTDixOn, whig, has been elected to Congress from
the Western district of Rode Island, over Thurston,
dem. This is whig gain,--a whig victory. We
give them Joy of it, for verify believe Rhode Island
TO be the only spot in the United States where wing
victory could be obtained just at this time.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

OF The contract for supplying the Navy with bee
and pork for the ensuing year has been given to Mr.
Griffin Of Indiana, he being the lowest bidder of the
81 who submitted proposals.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

ANOTHER KIDNAPPING CAsE.-Robert Burns charg-
ed with kidnapping, arrested in this place
Saturday last by the Sheriff, writ issued from
Ripley county, and lodged in jail. He was taken to
Versailles Thursday last, to await his trial at the
next term of the Ripley Circuit Court FsUay, (Iad)
Palladium, Sept. l.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

OJCapt. Tyson, an old and much respected citizen
of Henderson county, KY, recently shot in his bed
in the night time, with double barrel shot gun, by
one Of his slaves. The wound terminated fatally
in about half an hour. Mrs. Tyson. who lieiug
in bed by the side of her husband escaped unhurt,
though the shot penetrated the bed in various places
The Capt. was a man universally esteemed for his
kindness of heart and gentlemanly bearing. and from
his almost proverbial forbearance with his slaves
one would have anticipated tragical an end.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

The DENNY DEFALcAToN.-In the United States
Court, before Judge Kane, yesterday, Nathaniel Dem
by the late navy agent at MarseIles, confessed udg
mcnt for the whole amount claimed by The govern
ment, with interest, making total of Sl59,444 81.
The district attorney has taken out against
him. pursuant to instructions, and in the time
he remains in custody. The health of Mr.. DENLY ii
much impaired. and he has been unable to appear in
court or leave his bed. We hope to see justice TEN.
pered by mercy in this case.-Phila. Sun.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

NIcARAGUA.-The New York Herald has received
letters from the city of Nicaragua. dated July s.,
which state that Samosa at the head Of four thousand
men, had assaulted the city of Nicaragua destroyed
1t by fire. and sacrificed the lives of Its inhabitants
The letter further says that Monas had gathered
force to meet Samosa, and battle was expected on
the 9Th ult From another source the Herald learns
that England refuses to continue her subsidy to the
Musquito king; and that the English consul had left
the country.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

ALL WELL.-The Cleveland Democrat states that
"not nurse nor physician who nobly went 10 San
dusky to relieve the sick, has been carried off by the
disease" II would almost seem that the strong spirit
of philanthropy that must prompt those who 60 on
such mission saved the weak flesh from the fatal
maady.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

HEAVY DAMAGES AND IMPoTANT VERDIcT.-Rev
Alexander Campbell, President of Bethany (Va.) Col
lege, has received $4,000 damages of Rev. James
Robinson, of Scotland. Mr. Campbell, it will be re-
membered while on tour through Scotland, in 1S47,
was arrested and imprisoned in Edinburgh. through
the agency Of the Rev. James Robinson, for having,
while dscoursng on the subject of slavery. uttered
sentiments obnoxious to that gentleman. Some of
his friends instituted suit against Mr. R. This suit
has recently terminated and the result is decree of
the Lords Of Council and Session in favor of Mr..
Campbell for two thousand pounds sterling.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

Mr.. Albertson's majority over Mr.. Dem. Embree
in the first district is 1919, olcial.-Ind State SEN
tinel.
Can't you fall snake or two, Mr.. Chapt The
truth is bad enough in this case-dont make it worse
than it is if you can help it.-Harrison Ga5ette
We come down. His true mai. is 673.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

6TThe Ledger says the Sheriff of Philadelphia
receives more pay than the President of the United
States, his fees amounting to about 900 year
The Sheriff of New York receives in fees, about
S45, ,000 per annum.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

6-The Clerk of Koscusko county informs the Secre-
tary of State, by letter. that there in his
returns of the vote for Governor in that county.
Mr. Matson received S74 instead of S64 votes
making Wright's majority 9,76s instead of OTIS.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

CrPThe Natchez Free Trader thus sketches the
life and character of James Heudebert, one of Tay-
lors "honest, capable, and faithful ofice-hoders
in this heroic age" We leave it for the public to
say whether he comes up to the Taylor standard:
Some years ago Heudebert was a citizen of this cit. .
where he kept eaiiugbouse With his in this
not acquainted, but Informed that it
character TO render him odious that the people re-
fused to eat his cat SOUP rotten oysters and dog siussge
lie consequence, compelled bis culinary
utensils and kitchen furniture other place After
much trouble he succeeded getting possession Of the race
in Jefferson county, known Hambelns Track"
where he kept doggeIy and gamblnghoue. Mr. HambeI-
lin, who resides The track became disgust ed with
his conduct and day told him he keep decent
house he would he compelled it, Not
being able to comply with this veIy proper demand he
moved his nefaTous implements Of trade TO Port Gibson
What kind Of establishment he kept Port Gibson we
do not know, do know how long he resided there
but we do know that he order ed account
his vulgares and insult 10 veIy respectable lady In
fact, such The nature of his offence barely es
capped the penalties of Lynch law When
debeTt again he had opened grocery and gambling
Jackson With his career in Jackson well acqusin
ed He has been several times indicted for keeping
bling and dsoTderlY house; and at time he inform
ed by several respectable heads Of families that il he did not
stop his Keno table, they would Dive him nuisance
the city, and throw bis gambling cards and apparatus into
the Pearl river This a heavy blow to his prospects,
One week from that day the ccut Of Hines county
met the song of Heudebes dealer no more and
Heudeber himself forced 10 visit his friends 10 Lous-
where he remained until the adjournment of The court
when he again returned Jackson He then returned to
bis and kettles opened eating house, where
ried on gambling in all its various branches, and lived
intercourse with negro hour of his
appointment as Consul at Lyons.
The above is true sketch of James Heudebert, the
Whig Consul at Lyons. Comment is unnecessary. The
whole country nsued and dsgI aced home and abroad
by such appointment Heudeteit without honesty
capacity and without redeeing trait in his
But he is Whig! That covers a multitude of sins.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

OH-See the advertisement of tho Evansville Medi-
cal college, in tO-day's paper.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

school master once said to himself Il am like a
hone-I sharpen number of blades, but wear my
self out in doing H.
He that falls in love with himself will have no
rivals.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

The Cincinnati board of health make statement
of the mortality in that city from May l. to Aug 80,
1S49, to-wit:
Deaths by cholera, ALA
do other diseases, .'2,345
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

o. Luke Lea, Esq, has consented to run as the
nominee of the Taylor ticket for Governor of Misss
sippl.
Luke will find, after the election, that he had better
given dad" the gun.
Indiana State sentinel., 1849-09-06

Total, O,4
This is equal to one in fifteen of the whole popua-
ZION!