Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-25
DisgracefuI scene in the U. s. sennte!

ever exhibited by the Mexicans. Time aud again
has it been stated by letter writers that members of
both Houses were armed When Congress becomes
subject to bowe-knife and pistol influence it is high
time that the People sba take the subject in hand
and pass judgment upon such means and appliances.
CARROLL CoUNrY.-The following are the demo-
cratic nominations for Carroll county, made by bal
lot vote at the April election: For Delegate Robert
H. MIroy; for Representative, Albert G.. Hanna;
for Sheriff. II. P Tedford; for Treasurer. James
Ode; for Probate Judge, Thomas Gillian, Sr., for
Co. COm'r. David Crockett; for Assessor, James ALI
dredge for Coroner, A. Slane.
These nominations were afterwards ratified by the
people by meeting at Delphi on the 9th of April.
when the following among other resolutions were
adopted
RsolUed. That the Democratic party. in all
times will be found battling for the rights Of the sbori0g
millions, and opposing every attempt b abridge the liberties
Resolved, That Democrats still sahere the an
cent landmarks of the Democratic party, and pledge
selves attempt that may be made by disaect
of the party, or disturb its harmony
Resolved That formation Of Constitution for
State Government, makes the coming August election
Of than ordinary Importance. That majority Of
that Convention should be known friends OF Democratic
principles who will guard well the rights Of the people, and
any provisions being inserted in the organic law Of
our State which contrary TO the liberal principles of the
Democratic party.
ResOIved That union there strength that demo-
cTas pledge ourselves to stand by flag, which
inscribed, Equality aud Justice, The greatest good The
greatest number and carry it in triumph and victory 10 the
coming political contest.
A joint convention of the democracy of Carroll and
Clinton will be held at Rossvie. on the 25th of
May to nominate candidate for Senatorial Delegate
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY. - The following is the
democratic ticket in Bartholomew county, nominated
by large and spirited county convention. For Sem
atorial Delegate. David G. Vawter of Jennings; for
Rep Delegates, Z. Tunnehill and Smith Jones; for
Representatives, G.. B. Hart and Thos. Essex; for
Sheriff, NJ. B. Lee; for Treasurer. w. F. Pidgeon;
for Auditor, James Hobbs; for Recorder ]. P. Fin
kfe; for Co. Com'r.. Albert Carter.
CLARK CoUNrY-Democratic nominations: For
Senatorial Delegate, James G. Read; for Rep.
Delegates T. Ware Gibson and Jacob Fisher; for
Senator James S. Athon; for Representatives, Geo.
Schwartz and Thomas Carr; for County Auditor,
Campbell Hay; for Treasurer, t. j. Nixon; for As
SCISSOR, Hiram Fouts; for Co. Com'r, Samuel Work;
for Coroner, A. ]. Huckleberry.
4 CLINTON CoUNTY.--The Delphi Times says Clinton
county has made the following democratic nomina-
tions: for Representative, j. S. McCelland; for clerk
John Barner; for Auditor. Mr.. Cruhers; for County
Commissioner. Richard Frazier; for Associate Judges,
NJ. Hinton and C. P. Pence. [Query: How about
the candidate for Delegate!l
} EDIroRs IN LUcK-We observe that J. F. Finkle
Of the Columbus Democrat has been nominated for
} Recorder of Bartholomew county; Isaac Stevens,
Jr, of the Vevay Palladium for County Treasurer Of
Switzerland county; and s. F. Covngton late of the
Madison Courier for Probate Judge of Ohio county.
lir
it that they are all elected by bouncing maorties.
They are oil good democrats and first rate fellows
Z Or5-The New Orleans True Delta is severe upon
some gentleman who recently attempted to obtain the
passage of certain laws in regard medical practice,
through the Louisiana Legislature. The Delta opens
its battery as follows:
!, MEDICAL MoNoPoIY.-Some Miss Nancies, who
never cured case of sickness in their lives, are
making themselves very busy strengthen the pres
ent absurd monopoly of the right to kill people
secRndEm drtsm. We bope the Legislature will
treat this aud all similar propositions. create
nopolies, and to protect learned humbugs, with the
contempt which they deserve. We eue-
mics of science and learning, but we are averse to
the charaanry that holsters its ignurauce up By spe
cal privileges and supplies the lack of real knowl-
edge by show of uninelligible words and phrases,
and sheepskin license, couched in bad Lutin.
Such speca privileges inconsistent with progress.
The science of medicine has pretensons to being
fixed science. On the contrary it is one which is
8 every day expanding and developing truths. Il
is too, science founded practical tests, pos
terior investigations, and the attempt to conne its
pratce entirely 10 those who subscribe to the esab
shed principles of any past present theory, is To
impose limits and restraints upon the spirit of pro-
gress and advancement 1t is part and parcel of the
old monkish scholastic system, which condemned
to the dungeon Of the nquisiton those who dared 10
differ from the prescribed rules of the church and the
schools 1t is unworthy of this age. The man OF
real science and skill requires such aid Suppose
tomorrow, the law, il exists, requiring parties to
take out licenses practice medicine should be sbol-
shed. will anybody pretend that il would diminish
the practice of such men Doctors Stone Hunt and
Il dozen others might mentioni No--ibese spe
cial privileges only protect who, otherwise could
never have the confidence Of the people. They con-
seqneny afford shield for incapaciiy, and ought tc
be abolished.
: GrOur friend J. Collip. Of Strawtown. writes VI
that the members of his family felt very sensiby th,
earthquake which occurred the 4ih inst though
,r other persons in the neighborhood noticed IT,
70 65-The weather has been so utterly abomnab
thus far this month. that IL has been impracticable 70
J. US write anything requiring thought reflection
DR. 0c-On the 17th. certain lady at Madison at
tempted to commit suicide by tnkng audanum
Cause, Disagreement, with her husband.
: 01rThe 'Whig county mass meeting. max
=, nominations for the August election, will be held
the Court House to-day. at IL o'clock.
e. The Forrest divorce bill has been defeated fnsll
k in the Pa. Senate by Of fifteen yeas eigh
's teen nays.
~ The editor of the Corydon (Ind.) Gazette offer
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