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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

DUELLING IN KoRDoFAN.-A recent traveller gives
the following method of settling an "affar of honor"
in Kordofan. How much more rational and "sats-
factory than the fashionable assassinations of
country:
"When gentleman of that nation conceives him.
self aggrieved he sends the offender formal chal-
lenge, which, it is presumed is always accepted.
The duel takes place on some open ground, and oil
the friends of the combaants assemble spectators
An aDgareb, couch, is then brought FORTH and the
two combaants place each foot close to the edge of
the conch the breadth of which alone divides them.
formidable whip, made of hippopotamus leather is
then placed in the hands of each, and renewed at
tempts are made by their friends to reconcile them.
IT. however, they bent carrying out the affair
of honor, the signal for battle is at last given He
who is entitled to the first blow, then niicts as hard
lash be on his opponent who stands perfectly
still to receive the compliment, and then prepares TO
return it, They then continue, turn and turn about,
to fog each others backs and shoulders, (he head
must on account be struck while the blood flows
copiously at every stroke Not an acknowledgment
of pain escapes the lips of either, and all the speca-
tors remain equally mute. This continues until one
of the combaants. generally from sheer exhaustion
drops his instrument of torture whereupou the victor
Immediately does the same. The rivals shake hands,
declaring that they have received sufficient satisfac
ton, their friends congratulate them their recon-
citation their wounds washed, and sundsy Jugs
of merissa, the national beverage, provided before
hand are produced, and empted by the spectators In
honor Of the gallant opponents"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

0rThe total destruction of Bent's Fort is confirm
ed by late intelligence received at Independence.
The magazine had been blown up. and the rubbish Of
the building was all that was left What has become
of Mr.. Bent or any one connected with the concern.
is not known. This is supposed to be the work Of
the Indians.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

The Madison Daily Courier complains that the hotels
don't advertise people where find them. Ii gener-
ally thought here that they not soOr advertising
State Sentinel.
You coming il a little strong, MIR. Sentinel.
We have good hotels in Madison now, and will have in
a very short time of the best in the State. We know
hotekeepers have been negligent in the matter OF
advertising but them high in consequence OF
the rapid improvement Of the city that, like some Of our
business men, they can't afford it, The large buihing on
the of Mulberry and Second Streets will be complet
ed by the st of January next and hope TO get be
raj advertisement from the proprietor, hoover he may
be.
We have carefully examined the last number of the
Sentinel, and find that you have only hotel M Indiana
polls worth advertising. The Carlisle House on Wash
ngton street, is good house, and safely
mend IL strangers. You have not much tn brag Of
neighbour alter ALL particularly the business OF your
village is principally in the hotel line-hadison Courier
OcrThe Carlisle House, you know, has recently
changed hosts. That's the reason why ii adverises,
we suppose. We are glad TO say it is doing first
rate business, it deserves to do,and all the
rest, and that's the reason, perhaps why they don't
advertise. We hear you soon to have new
house, and are glad of it. When finished we mean
to come down upon you. You will be glad to see US,
oh kOse business of our village principally in the
hotel lne!" Pooh! the Madison bellies who have WIS.,
tied US, know great deal better than that.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25
HANeING.-The following story is in Spooner's
Vermont Journal of March "a, 1894.

HANGING.-Ihe following story IS In SPooners
Vermont Journal of March "a, 1794.
In the American army under Gen. Lincoln, in l779,
while he lay the Three Sisters the south side of
the Savannah river, South Carolina from the
British troops, who had at that time reduced Georgia.
American soldier, having been apprehended in at
tempting to join the British ordered to be hanged.
He was accordingly hanged to tree. After remain
ing suspended few seconds, the rope broke. and he
fell to the grourd. Being restored TO animation by
proper assistance, he earnestly entreated to be forgv
en-. A Col. Mason. who commanded on this disagree
able duty, informed Gen. Lincoln Of what bad hap
pened. The General desired him to double the rope.
and try if that would not hang him. This was done,
and he was hung upa second time; when after swing
ing about half minute to the establishment OF the
spectators, first strand of the rope gave way, and
then the other, and lie fell more to the ground.
Being brought TO life again, he renewed his earnest
entreaties to be pardoned and upon representation
to the General that the rope insufficient to hang
the man. even doubled End that there was no other
to be had he ordered the deserer to be drummed out
Of camp, with the moose of the rope about his neck.
Upon that two of the heaviest men Of the guard who
attended him, either of whom heavier than the
prisoner begged leave try the strength of the rope
and uniwsting the double of it, each suspended him
self by his arms to the single strand while able TO
keep his hold, and the rope did not break
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

MEXICAN CLAlMs.-The board of commissioners,
which assemble at Washington next month, have al
ready twelve millions of claims fled before them.
and more to come. They have adjudicated about one
quarter of million The treaty provides for the
payment of sum not exceeding S3.250, O00.-N
Y Express.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

The Charlesto~n Courier states that John l.. Bar
nett, Of Dublin. Ind. charged with being engaged in
the dissemination Of abolition documents al Sparans-
burg, S. c.. has been admitted to bail in the sum of
thousand dollars. His will be continued un-
I'll the next term
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

THE CULTURE OF THE GRAPE.-We are glad TO no.
tee disposition the part of citizens in various
sections of the Union to pay attention to the
culture of the grape. Vineyards eprnging up
everywhere. In the neghborng county of Berks,
told that already $4,000 gallons of wine
made per annum. At the Syracuse Fair, specimens
of American champagne, manufactured in the imme-
date Observation-Disclosures n specimen of port wine,
so-called manufactured from a native grape found in
the vicinity of Columbus, Georgia, were exhibited
No spirits of any kind or coloring matter was mixed
with it and the gentleman WHO submitted the spec-
men made two hundred gallons last year. But for
the early frost witch killed much of the fruit, lie would
have made a thousand gallons. While this SUBJ
ject, may state that few evenings since. tast
ed at the house of gentleman in this city very
delicious American Champagne, manufactured from
vineyard Zone of Mr.. LOngworths,) near Cincinnati.
A French getteman present, who, we have reason to
know is an admirable Judge of wines, pronounced it
to be very superior-possessing the qualities of
strength, richness of flavor, color and brightness
When prepared and bottled according to the most
cessful plans adopted in France and full age given
to it. this wine will, in the opinion of the French
gentleman, become an article of domestic consump-
ton and foreign export of great
| INQUIRER.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

OETThe fellow Robinson. who swndled several
postmasters by representing himself the nephew Of
Major Hobbie and last detected by the Evans
vile postmaster has been tried at that place. con-
vcted, and sentenced TO the Indiana peniientary for
two years He is now Of JeffersouyiIle
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

NEPoTIsM.-James Watson Webb. of the N. Y.
Courier and Enquirer in allusion to the present ad-
ministration, says:
1--WE hazard nothing in saying, that, in the whole
history Of parties in the United States. never has
there been such a total squandering of patronage
without the slightest prospect of reaping fruit from
it, by the party now in in power. From Maine
10 Louisiana, we hear one universal complaint, that
the recipients Of office have filed up the subordinate
places 10 their gift with their sons, nephews, BROTH
ers. and family connexions Of every conceivable de-
gree of consanguinty"
When wings thus denounce the administration,
they may well hesitate to deprecate "locooco abuse"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

GsrThe Chicago Democrat says-It seems to be
generally admitted that plank roads are the peoples
roads at the present day; and the only roads for
teams that can be constructed in the West.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25
The harmonious Party i'm New York.

The wings of New York, says the w. Union, ap-
pear to be distracted at this time than the dem-
ocrats They divided between Fillmore men md
Seward men, as well as between those who have OBJ
tanned ofire and those who have As to the Tay-
lor Democrats, they are rapidly repudiating the for
frvurite of their choice.
The organization for the purpose of making The
nominations of the wing party in the city. for MEM
bcrs Of the Legislature and other officers of the State
and city, has caused the flames to break out In sew
eral IF the wards there produced and vo-
Ience was employed The New York Sun IAN indie
pendent paper, with strong wing afinities) of the
llth instant, gives brief sketch of these exciting
scenes
The primary elections of both parties have been
held, and most disgraceful exhibitions have
been the consequence. The democrats, notwitb-
standing their factions" conducted themselves
at least to avoid black eyes and bloody noses but the
wings in of the wards entered into regular
fight, and bowie knives used to decide the quar-
rel. In the fifth ward, gang of rowdies, led by
otfceholders, attempted TO force ticket upon the
people and tn this end seized the ballot-box. and
wounded several peaceable citizens. One man had
his throat dangerously cut by wretch who flourish
ed knife in each hand. The scene most re-
voltng and the introduction of gangs Of DULLES to
eoerce the primary elections of the people is an
rage upon the freedom and safety of the franchise
and forever shameful to all engaged in it, Where
were the police that they did not break up the fight
ing gangs, ond arrest heir leaders! And do not
such exhibitions prove that the people to
the rescue of the ballot-box, by taking all caucuses
and elections into their own hands!
The New York Globe states that these wing ward
meetings held for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to attend the various city and county conven-
tsns:
During the day, mutterings of discomfort and
venge uttered loud and spirited, and the nearer
the approach of the time when the meetings were Ia
assemble, the vociferous became the threaten
ings, and the ardent the combatants. The dis
turbance confined to any particular locality,
ward. district. 1t universal throughout every
PORTION Of the city. The custom-h Oase had stationed
Its Observation-Disclosures" in every ward and scatter
I'd its ernis~ares in every direction The Sewardites
and the Y0unges were arrayed in ogonistc posi-
tlons IN many of the wards aud the deadly feud
listing between the factions frequently brought aid
bowie knives and other instruments of destruction.
The fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh wards exhibited the
most dsgraccfu scenes. Bludgeons. knives, stones,
and other dangerous weapons as freely used
against each other if engaged in mortal combat
and the many wounded who were borne from the
scene of contention, many Of them with battered
heads and bleeding veins, told but too plainly the de-
termination of the regency faction.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

COUNTERFEIT Is THE STATE BANK OF OHIo.-
Mr.. NJ. q Bradley, of the Phoenix Bank, handed US
yesterday morning base counterfeit 81 on the Rip
ley Branch of the State Bank Of 0hio the engraving
film up, and signature of which approximate so
nearly to the genuine deceive even good Judges
except upon the closest scrutiny. The specimen be-
fore has the following marks and brands Letter
A. No 323S-Daie Jan. l, lS49, payable at Farmers
Branch in Ripley. Signatures, d. p Evans, Cashier,
and G. Swan, Pres't both excellent. The engraving
is hardly as highly finished the genuine, and the
printing and paper shade lighter. The red impress
sion the back Of the counterfeit is also lighter than
the genuine, and the best if the only distinguish
ing mark is that in the counterfeit the star or areola
the end of the bar enclosing the words STATE BANK
OF OHo,' is set in the centre of square block which
is not the in the genuine. The plate of the
terfet is shorter than the genuine. ,e headed this
"a base counierfeit-yet it is well executed as to
hsve deceived several of shnrpest money and
bankers. Look out for it.-Cir. Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25
From Nicaragua---Late and Important

We have by the Steamer Empire highly important
news from Nicaragua, dates having reached this city
from the town os Grenada 10 the Goth August.
The New York Company for the ship canal have
obtained absolute and unconditional grant from the
Nicaragunn Government, and until the completion of
the canal, the exclusive right of navigating the river
San Juan and lakes Nicaragua and Leon
When the Vice Consul of the British Government
Leon, ascertained the fact he wrote the Ncsra-
qua Government, complaining of them for having as
serted that revolution instruction in Nicaragua
had been stirred up by British agents. and treated il
cause of offence TO his government. The Nicara-
qua Government replied that it had asserted, be-
lieved it TO be true and reiterated the declaration
The Nicaragua Government in its prompt reply to the
remonstrance of the British Vice Consul no doubt re-
lied upon the protection of the United States Govern
ment if it should be deemed necessary.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

MAINE.-The canvass of votes for members of
the Senate, in Maine shows that Ia democratic can
ddates are elected. IL whig and abolition, and there
SIX vacancies.-BOst0n Advertiser.
We believe these vacancies will be filled by the
Legislature itself. Of course the democratic party
viii have decided majority in both branches. so as
to fiji the seat in the Senate Of the United States tenn
porarily occupied by Mr.. HamIin.- Washington
Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

0Tt is proper for us to say, that the letters from
the Mediterranean which occasionally publish, are
merely intended by the writer for private informa-
ton, and not for the public eye We published the
first for the qualification of the youthful acquaintance
of the writer, and to satisfy their enquiries; and we
have continued their publication, because they have
been received approviDgly by our readers. Some al
lowance will of be made for defects of style,
account of the age of the writer. which is only
about IT, We do not correct these errors because
we wish the writer to learn to correct them himself.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

CoNNEcTIcUT.-The New Haven Register of the
4h instant, continues to report the result of the town
elections in that State. The democrats have carried
80, gaining Is towns. The wings have carried 10,
gaining only 2 Four other towns divided The
Register remarks. by way of moral:
The result of the town meetings, far heard
FROM must be highly satisfactory to the democracy of
Connecticut, as showing healthy state of political
feeling among the Everywhere are the peo-
pie sick of Taylorsm and it's receptions, Its opposi-
ton to righteous provoked by Mexico. and its
present disposition to pick quarres points of ETH
quette Never before did administration run
down fast and with majority of the States
against it, how can it hope to stand We believe
the next election in Connecticut will add her voice
emphatcally to the general denunciaion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

MURDER WILL OUT.-A skeleton recently
found in a swamp between Evansville and BOonville,
in this State, and it the fragments of woollen
coat, which identified as belonging to a man
who was suddenly missing two years ago, and was
never heard of, though great exertions made to
that end, as il suspected he murdered and
robbed by two men, named Powers and Rice, with
one of WHOM the man had traded horse. They had
followed him, pretence that his horse had been
mans hat stating that he had fled to the woods and
left horse and hat behind. They were then suspect
ed Of foul play and now they have been indicted for
murder and will be tried. The Evansville Jour-
nal thinks that various circumstances confirm the
guilt of the accused.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

CTThe government of Cuba is anomaly-t
has no counterpart. Essentially military in It's
character, with strength equal to the greatest emer
gency. In the various phases Of its administration
it would be difficult find single Characteristic of
repubicanism. Its head is governor general, with
enumerated powers to be sure, but with instructions
10 exercise oil other authority not therein specified
he may deem proper He is the military head Of
the Island and the civil governor of the district of
the Havana. to which, in the latter department. his
authority is confined There also local governors
at Matanzas, Trinidad de Cuba Puerto Principe, and
lieutenant governors for Cardenas and several other
smaller Jurisdictions In a military point of view,
these governors all subject to the control of the
captain general-n the civil department their autho-
rity is absolute This is but general outline of the
theory of administration there. II has the appear
ancc of judicious arrangement-where, in the dis
charge of the minor affairs of government, the mill
tnry power is separated from the civil But, in fact,
this is not so nor is it possible that it can be
under this any other strictly military power. In
the triiing affairs, the military government.
which is the strength Of the Island usurps authority
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

FASHIONABLE AMUSEMENTs.-Bishops Hedding
Waugh. Morris, Hamlin and James, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. have addressed to the Conferences
under their Jurisdiction, circular enjonng the OBJ
of the Church discipline relative to partic
patton in the prohibited amusements Of dancing, etc.
Church members are not allowed to permit dancing
In their houses even though they do not participate
themselves.
The Baptist Association of Philadelphia which
met the 4th ant, adopted the following resou-
ton after protracted discussion
Resolved That regard the practice of dancing
and attendance upon other worldly objects Of
mens opposed to the spirit of the Gospel and pre-
judicial to the growth of grace in the soul. and
should therefore be habituay discontinued by Christ
ans in general, and Christian parents in particular.
GIVE publish a communication in defence of
dancing. in another column, although we have no
personal interest in the matter. Unfortunately, per-
haps, we never learned to dance We feel some
times if we should like to jump and kick up lit
tie; but what would folks think if We did so -!
The great objection against dancing is, that. being
partially nterdcted, men and women when they do
engage in it having "broken the ce,' 60 the ''whoe
fgure,'' "dance all night. till broad d. light" and
make Irregular SPREE Of their rational amuse-
ment." As Byron says in Beppo:
The morning the point of breaking,
turn of time at which would advise
Ladies who have been dancing, partaking
In any oihsr kind Of exercise,
To make their preparations for iOrsaking
The ballroom ere the sun begins to rise,
Because when The lamps and candles fail,
His bushes make them look a little pale
I've seen some balls and revels in my time,
And stayed them for some silly reason,
And then I Iook'd, q hope it crime)
To see what lady best stood out The
And though I've some Thousands 10 their prime
Lovely and pleasing and who still may please on,
never saw but one, (tbe stars withdTawn,)
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-10-25

LIBERAL BEQUEsTs.--Elzabeth Demt, who died
in New York last week, left $4,000 to her family
ard friends. and $4,000 the following charitable
institutions of New York
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-10
-nse Q.rrn Of Knxi..a-

y She seemed TO us much palmer in every
respect, than any picture OF her We had
seen. Her complexion is far from clear,
her figure diminitive, her dress devoid OF
taste. Doubtless the circumstance of her
being in mourning, detracted good deal
from the elegance Of her appearance. She
was dressed entirely in black, without even
the relief Of white collar, style partic-
ularly lLsuited to her figure and complex
ion. The Prince looks like substantial
German Baron, not illfavored, but quite
behind the notion one gets of him from his
portrait. II the Queen had married him
for the strength of the impression made by
one Of those fattering semblances, she must
have BEEN sadly disappointed; but she was
happily preserved from any danger of so
fatal mistake, by an early acquaintance
with the Prince, her cousin, who studied
with her lnder the same masters for two or
three years. They are said to be truly
happy in their domestic relations; and the
English have deep respect for the private
character OF their monarch. They consid-
er her model wife and mother. She is
extremely systematic, and makes a point of
experimenting personally all the arrange
ments for the comfort and improvement of
her children, reading all the books which
are provided for their use, and acquainting
herself with the character Of those who have
charge Of them. We were amused to hear
that the Queen Of England does not like lit.
erary people, that she excludes them, as far
as possible, from the court; and, in fact.
having produced book as equiv
alent to loss Of caste. A person who had
BY dint OF great science and ingenuity per.
Iected a plan, by means of which the pub
nc interest was essentially benefited. EN-.
bodied the result Of his studies in a book. |
highly esteemed by the critics and the pub. |
ic. 1t was1 proposed by certain lady at
court, to present this gentleman, on the
strength Of this merit; but the Queen ALSO
utely declined receiving him, because of
us literary character. Some one suggested
hat he had served with honor in the army.
pom which ground her Majesty consented
o receive him. But the gentleman very
properly declined appearing at court upon
heso terms; SO that her Majesty was, after
ii, the only person presented in the affair.
somebody says, there is hardlya magistrate
Ia, does not commit himself twice as often
be commits any one else. But the Queen
only proving her legitimacy; for who ever
card Of one Of her family as patron or
ven an admirer Of literature?-Mrs. Kirk.
ind.