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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14
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The question of extending The elective franchise
revise our State constitution strong party will
be in favor of much more liberal law OH the SUBJ
ect than The one in existence but it will be OPP
posed by tmid persons as an innovation upon long
existing and well settled custom. Why should not
,oomen vote !. Is there any good reason for placing
them upon level with negroes and idiots Our
present law does this Is it because they do not pos
the necessary intelligence. patriotism and iaie
rest in mu tiers concerning themselves in common
with the other sex that their counsel is not sought!
Tended on that ground. But il may be said their will
is expressed in the ballots Of the male members of
families, and to allow women to vote would only
multiply votes and the labor Of receiving and count
ing them, without arriving at different result than
would appear were their preferences expressed
through The male members of families. That is not
so certain. But how is il in the Of widows and
other families where there male members who
are voters Whose represent their interests
Canany Of our wise lawmakers give good reason
why female heads of families should not have the
privilege Of voting They are compelled to pay
taxes ON their property the same others. They
should either be permitted TO vote, they should not
be taxed. ae -slfe 3ae .l ai- .s-
These brief thoughts thrown out that others
may move in the matter if they think it worth while
Let the women make a demonstration. They can
carry any point they may determine upon. S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14
The Journal and its Price.
The following is an extract from letter, dated

Inc following IS an extract from letter: oated
PENDLEroN, February 20, 1883.
MEssRs. CHAPmANs II have for time been
q reader of the Sentinel. We hnd club of twenty
subscribers in this place, and when you abandoned
the clubbing system and raised the price to two dol
lars, we quit. The Journal, however. pretended to
abandon the system of clubbing with you. and while
you adhered to the arrangement they disegarded H.
The consequence was, the Journal had al extensive
circulation in this vicinity, and the Sentinel i alb
sent, aud operate preudcally to the democratic
party But recently, the Journal has sent out new
prospectus. offering furnish ten copies for ten dol
lar, and one copy gratis to the person raising the
club.
My object IN writing to you is to know IT you can
furnish the Sentinel good terms as The Journal
If you can, drop me few lines, and will try aud
raise club. Yours truly, +. w.
We have another letter of a similar character from
Frankfort, Ind, besides many making reference to
facts substantially ihssame.
The arrangement of former clubbing was found by
us to be unproftable and from the fact that the
Journal editor made the first proposition to US TO
abandon it, supposed he bad found il 10 be so, aud
in fact stated. Supposing that he had made the
agreement in good faith. we lived up to 1t; but have
since learned from too numerous question:
that he did not and now have reasons to be-
lieve, never die, any than he lives up to the
the bill of prices signed by himself. OF such con-
duct our readers can judge
We have put the paper at as low price as Is
juStifsble, either to afford any compensation for
labor, to warrant continuation OF its publ
cation If the democratic party prefer to paronize
q whig sheet merely because il is one cent a week
less price, cannot help 1t; nor have we right to
complain If they should refuse to support their own
The loss will be theirs we suffering in common Not
only would it be doing injury to ourselves, but il
would have tendency to cripple and break up every
local press in the State, to reduce the price below
living rate and we feel assured that just gen.
man would wish such a result.
And as to tie comparative cheapness of the two
papers, hold ourselves in readiness to proUe tha
in quantity of matter respectively. it does not exist
The Sentinel contains much more reading mattel
than the Journal; and if the quality Of the Journa
is estimated in the country at low standard as
home it would be absolutely necessary for it to have
the support of democrats to keep life in it. Tia
this is true, we appeal to wings generally, AM
that the editor knows the north of his wares, evi
denced by 6xiRg so low an estimate upon them.
We therefore must conclude to adhere to our pres
ent arrangements.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

A DEsDERATUM. Since the establishment of the
new iron foundries, and the revivcaiion of the old
at all of which establishments turned out good
steam engines can any where be made, independent
of their other work, it has been of regret,
and also Of cost to purchasers. that had no Boiler
Making Establishment in the city. Hundreds of
boilers have been purchased in other places, and
brought here TO be put up in connection with other
machinery, and consequently at considerable addition
al expense. We have now the qualification TO state,
that this additional expense need longer be in
Cured; for the that Messrs. KELsHAw g.
SINKER, practical manufacturers, and who have
wrought at the business since old enough to WELD a
hammer, have established a manufactory, between
Pennsylvania and Delaware streets, the Madison
depot and that judging from their experience, facil
ities aud specimens of their work which have ex-
amined, well as their gentemany department, all
in want Of steam boilers can save expenses and be
furnished with good article be obtained
elsewhere. We hope that they will be literally pat
ronzed and that friends desiring their services,
will give them call.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

GES. CAss.-The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun thus speaks of General Cass and his
speech:
"Gen. Cass's speech in reply TO Mr.. Clemens was
the warmest and most eloquent that he has ever de-
livered, and because il from his heart If his
not the tone of defiance it that Of despair.
He warned the South that her threats had driven the
North 10 the tcal, and he declared empha,calIy for
himself, that be could not stand IT, The claims made
by Southern men in behalf Of slavery as an institu-
ton, be utterly repudiated and in fact. his whole
speech consisted Of objurgations against tie South.
and the expression of positive belief that the ques-
ton must lead 10 civil war"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

u. S. PUBLIC BuILpINGs.-The Custom House st
Boston has Just been completed at cost Of Sl,073,
37l. This is but single item Of expenditures in
the eastern cities. to accommodate the Collectors of
Customs. Post Masters, and the Court. movement
is being made to procure the elegant mansion OF
Reyerdy Johnson, on Monument Square. Baltimore.
for Post Office, and very suitable place it is.
That city is about the size of Cincinnati, but
no movement To secure suitable bildings for fixing
permanently the Collectors and Post Office in this
city While millions have been expended for the
convenience of the public officers and people east not
dollar we believe, has been expended in this city
or State for like purpose-not for the Courts.
We hope some of our Representatives may think
proper to call the attention Of Congress to this cub
iect--Cin. Gaz.7
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

OF The State Journal assails Mr.. Fitch's position
in reference TO slavery. Mr.. F.'s speech which we
publish to-day will define what that position is. BY
The way, is the Journal fr or against the Wilmot
Proviso, Would it 60 for or against the admission
of another slave State formed out of territory where
slavery already exists After it answers these ques-
tions, viii be quite enough for assail Mr.
FIch What does il say
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

JENNY LIND is positively coming to the United
States. She has been engaged by Barnum Of the
Museum, and will arrive in August. He provides for
her in Prncely style,-gves her thousand dollars
night, in addition to her personal ex penses
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

61-Tbe Hon. ABRAm A. HAnmoND has resigned
the Office Of Judge Of the Marion Court Of Common
Pleas; and as viii be seen by notice in another
column, will hereafter practice law in the couris in
this vicinity with HucB O'NEAL, Esq. The law
creating the Office should be repealed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14
INDIANAPOLIS. MARCH IA. 1850.
To CorresDOndeuts,

w 81 F., Spencer Many for yOW club Of subscribers
The Book has ordered afraid the other points
named that judged hastily We shall be found always
he of Democracy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

Queen Vicforia couldn't open Parliament in person.
because she is in one Of her ways again! She obcys
one divine injunction to the full. Success to her
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

How many in hot pursuit have hastencd to the gaol
of wealth. but have lost they ram those apples of
gold-the mind, and the power to enjoy i'll
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

GrWe publish to-day another advertisement re-
lative to the Georgia Lands" which. in connection
with the official notice of the Governor, viii no
doubt attract public attention. As to the true merits
of matters facts in controversy. are not able TO
determine But have doubt as to the motives
which have actusted the Governor. The other par
ties may feel equally well assured that they right
As in the Mckinley case. so in this, Governor
Wright would not seek to involve himself in personal
difficulty, unless he felt impelled to do so, from
sense of the duty which he to the people If.
in guarding the public interests he should uninten
tonalIy trench upon the legal rights of individuals
the laws will secure to them ample indemnity.
Gov. Wright left this city for the Wabash on
Thursday last, being summoned witness in an
important suit at law before the Vigo court. He
will be absent probably some ten days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

OF The cars were delayed several hours on Thurs
day, because Of a washing away of the embankment
and portion Of the rails at Haw creek, by the high
waters. Some injury also done at Thompson's
crossing. great deal Of rain seems to have fallen
southwark filing the streams and flooding the coun-
try a large extent. Between the two creeks the
rail road is about two miles, over which the passen-
gers Thursday had to walk The breaks will soon
be repaired. rra szera II
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

"knocking at the door" at night, which has
alarmed the good people of Rochester. who attributed
it to spiritual agency is explained in the American
Journal ef science by professor Looms. the effect
of the vibration of q dam over which water falls.
Professor Loomis describes this vibrating producing
sounds ike loud knocking The doors and walls Of
buildings and gives particular account Of the phe
nomenon as observed at the dams Of Cuyahoga Falls.
Ohio; East Windsor, Connecticut; Springfield, Mass
achusetts Northampton. Massachusetts,; Gardiner.
Maine: and Hartford, Connecticut. He attributes
the vibrs tions to the friction of the running water
which falls over the dam. and shows how these
sounds are transmitted TO distance by the earth. aud
produce that sudden and alarming knocking sound in
dwellings, Professor Loomis has pointed out very
simple and easy methods Of checking this vibratory
action in the dams, and the people Of Rochester who
lave beeu troubled by invisible spirit, will find it
easily exercised by mechanical meanG.-P philadelphia
Ledger
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

ADDITIONAL News FROM CALHoRNiA.-[1be fol-
lowing dispatch was received from New Orleans, via
Washington, giving some additional particulars OF
the news by the Alabama. 1t appears that it was
Sacramento City .hat Inundated. instead of San
Francisco. s--ts ~. sl....e
The Ohio. sailed from Chagres with 460 passen-
gers. The Alabama brought half million in gold
dust. nr HssI afe.
Sacramento City inundated Loss one mil
lion dollars
The Chilians bad fight at Stockton mines with the
Amercaus-seyersl of the latter were killed. ~
UNION MEETiNG-BALTImoRE, March 3, 1885,
There was an immense Union meeting in Monument
Square last night. Ten Ilr,nsand people were pres
ent The Mayor presided; various practicable reso-
lutons in favor Of the Union were unanimously
adopted. They encourage the compromise of the
Slavery question. Several speeches we're made.
ABscoSpED.-Geo. L. Bullock. Cashier. Of Savan-
nah, Georgia, abscouded, taking a large amount of
money. reward Of five thousand dollars is offered
for his spprhension. t'Hf
CoNGREssoSAr. ELEcTIoN--BosroN. March 5. 1880.
Returns from tue Fourth Congressional District
Indicate no choice. The Free Soil vote has iucreas-
cd. & e-tst s1 sH
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14

BULL CALr.-"AH the ,corld and the rest Of man
kind will no doubt be pleased to hear that We copy
from the message,) ls1 stH sirslfo.7srl.e3
Wherever our national vessels have been, they
have been treated with kindness aud courtesy. and
they have on all occasions pursued of strict
neutrality, in accordance with the policy Of our Gov
ernment" di la1il z.i' So - .l..z1-ls e-37ia
..Ou national vessels" doubtless very much
obliged to somebody for the kindness with which they
have been treated. Old Boreas has ceased to blow,
uud the waves are siilled the command OF Zachary
And the ships have pursued caurse of strict neutral
iiyl G.,od again .-t ..t1l eft
ANormER.--In Mr.. Clayton's letter (written for
the Presiden) T. Butler King, the agent of Gene
raj Taylor to California, labored attempt is made
to show that the administration had intention Of
interfering with the rights of the people Of California
in the formation of government; and yet the fol-
lowing passage is copied per6atim, from this letter
to Mr.. King:
"You are fully possessed OF THE PREsIDENT's
VIEWS and can with proprety, suggest 70 the Peo-
pie Of California the adoption Of measures best cac-
lated 10 gipe them effect. THESE MEASURES MUST, OF
COURSE, ORIGINATE soLELY WITH THEMsELvEe.!
sAll the larnin :" s frse
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21

The Schuylkill Haven Map suggests that since
the Judges and Prosecuting Attorneys have been
rendered elective 10 this State, it would be well
that they be chosen at separate time from the u
sual elections for other officers and proposes the
coming spring or summer for the holding of such
an election. Weihink the suggestion good one.
The object is to prevent the political excitement
incident to an ordinary election, from exerting
an njudicious influence in the seectionIof Judges.
The Office is among the most important in the gift
Of the people, and they should endeayer to lay a
side their party and sectional preudlces, as far as
possible, for the still higher duty of exercising a
proper discretion in the choice of good Judge,
with qualifications better and more substantial
than his connexion merely with any particular par
ty. The perfect distinction, between the Legisla-
tive and Judicial system is ground work of our
national Constitution. The Attorneys have al
ready been chosen to the present term, but the
Legislature at the next session will be required to
appoint the time for the election of Judges The
present agitation of the subject will serve to draw
forth an expression of the peoples wishes previ-
Gus to final decision Miners Journal. .'.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21
Mutilated Bank Notes.

There are in circulation notes upon a number
of banks, which although not coun,erfeits, have
not the full value which they bear on their face.
The attention Of the public has long since been
called to the fraud by our city banks, and for a
time these mutilated notes were in a great meas.
ure Withdrawn from circulation. They are now,
however, again becoming quite plenty. By means
of a fraud of which portion of the public is not
cognizant, practiced individuals find it easy to
make six notes out of five by cutting portion of
one of them and adding it to another from which
a larger portion has already been taken. BY con-
tnuing this process through series Of five notes,
and adroItly joining the several parts almost
TO defy detection, material is obtained for six good
looking notes which appear genuine, and bear all
the ordinary emblems, dates, numbers, names, &c.
The fraud can easily be discovered by obtaining
the length of the genuine notes. the mutated notes
being about one-eighih shorter, and moreover the
numbers at the extremities of the mut:lated notes
do not correspond - DAILY Nems. '3# y $50 i3
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21

Senator Benton recently made long speech at
ST. Louis upon his course in politics. lie spoke.
Of the omnibus bill, its final separation and pas
sage in separate bills. and the long session OF
Congress, which he said was occasioned by Mr.
Clays changing ground on the propriety of sePa-
rating these measures, &c. lie defended Gener-
al Taylor, reviewed the rise and progress Of null
LITIGATION in Missouri, alluded to the Anti Benton
party as mean. diabolical set, with whom neth
er Wings nor Democrats should affiliate, and "a
gain denounced Mr.. Clay with great severity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21
The IronrTrade.

The Ptnsburg American of the 9th inst. says
the receipts of pig metal are very light, the whole
amount Of forge iron coming out Of the Clarion,
and designed for market falling short Of 1900 ,ons
and that from the Allegheny, Red Bank, and Ma
honing, about 2,lO0 tons, making $500 tons Of
cold iron in all for the market. The amount of
boundary iron from Clarion is under 500 tons, a
bout one half of which has been sunk on the way,
which will probably prevent its reaching market
this year. The receipts from Clarion and the Al
legheny. consigned to partners in rolling mills is
about 100 tons, making the aggregate of receipts
$500 tons But two boat loads of the cold iron
intended for market has been sunk, which deduct
ed from the 5000 tons leaves 3400 in offer. OF
this amount 72o tons have been sold, leaving in
market but 2e70 Of cold iron, and $50 tons of
foundry. This is little more than three weeks
supply for the mills, even at their reduced work,
with no prospect offurther receipts, and the whole
winter before them. On the other hand there is a
partial supply III the mill yards, with unusually
heavy stocks Of iron and nails, and limited a.
mount Of orders coming in. sa1 ~ #aF
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21
monstvous Corruption.

We are informed by gentleman direct from
Freehold, that The accounts brought 10 that
Town by persons from all parts Of the country
respecting the late election are most astound-
ing. Bribery was carried TO an almost incred.
ible extent Thousands and thousands Of dol
lars were layshed on behalf Of The rival candi-
dates for cleIkship. lndeialigable and unscru-
pulous men in in every township were Pro'l-
ded with an abundance of money, and spent II
most reckessIy. In one township, ten dollar
bills were pinned 10 The For, and Combs uck-
ct. ard laid upon the table before the judges OF
election, 10 tempt the curidity of the voters as
hey came up. And any man who would vote
the ticket, was welcome TO the money that went
with il. 9'-i .-'''.'. '''- ~
The controversy respecting the clerkshlp
was the only suffice, Of interest. The whole
country was in a fever of excitement Meth.
er State nor national politics were thought of.
The Wings were, of course, drawn 1inlo the
vortex ; and grea, numbers of them forgetting
entirely The election for Governor and Congress,
voted for Combs or Christopher, and with Them
for Fort and Skeon. Thus il happened lha.
Monmouth have so great a majority for these
two genlemen-T renton Gazette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21

Professor Johnston. in the course OF lectures
delivered by him a short time since before the
New York Stare Agricultural Society, among
many valuable facts worth The attention oi agrl-
culturisls, stated that the Tobacco was crop
which contained much mineral matter. Sup
pose, says Prof j., an acre 10 yield 500 lbs !;
these 800 lbs. will contain about l6O lbs, oil
mineral matter, which is carried of by the crop,
and in this way the land will soon be exhaust
ed.-In four years, 600 lbs. of mineral matter
would be carried off from an acre of tobacco
land. 1t is The dury of the farmer 10 supply the
mineral matter, thus specially exhausted, If he
wishes 10 sustain the soil. .f-,.s-yrr
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21
Consress..-The Next Session.

Auding To the breaking up of Congress, the
Washington correspondent Of the Philadelphia In
quirer says - As but two month elapse before
the re- assembling, the President and Heads of De-
parlments will commence almost Immediately the
preparation OF the message and the several re-
ports. Very little speculation need be- INDUCED
as to their character. They will be essentially
and thoroughly Wing. Of this there can. be no
doubt Thes will advocate an alteration in the
present tariff, which will prevent frauds and pro-
lect American labor; an improvement OF our riv-
ers and harbors reduction OF the present rates
OF postage and extension of postal facilities. 1t
will remain ior Congress 10 carry these principles
out, and trust the people thoughout the country
will give such unmis;akeable evidence of their
wishes before The next meeting, as will induce the
members TO do justice 10 them" sc- So. sa. H.F
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-21
Work Ahead.

MIR. John Cuanngh ham, with all due awe be
the name uttered y Of Charleston, in the Mer-
cury, proposes The following gigantic underta-
king. Ordinary minds and muscles would re-
volt from such Job, as much as from the rhet-
ofic IN which the threat is conveyed. Such
things. however, are mere paslime for The
.chipalry az--r
What is the administration about Can il
be tha, they will leave US exposed 10 this new
danper7 We see no unusual preparation and
ACTIVITY in our dockyards and arsenals so
arms. 10 arms, they come-Mr. John Cunning
ham. and long train Of followers |" with their
coffiins on their backs" and no receipled IN
deriakefs' bills in their pockets J"
..AlI our territory has now become, and VIII
probably remain free soil. There Will DC no
more slave States, except those carved Out and
created by The sword, or The mys'ic operations
of all now erful time. We are beleagured. -
The ocean of a white vandalism rolls around
US, and GearfuIly breaks upon the rocks Of right
and ius,ice that bound our shore. The cordons
and en,renchments Of the enemy now surround
our rampar.s but these are towers OF strength.
that, if we are irue TO ourselves, tne nand oil
God alone can crumble in the dust. We, her
people, now call upon Sou,h Carolina 10 give
us her shield and her sword, and to throw oPeH
the gates for our sally to scatter the Toe, and
TO 90 forth and conquer her pathway and an
empire for our rights and institutions. Our al
lies have become our berayers and would be
masters, and we call upon her to Withdraw her
flag from among their banners, 10 be waved
only over her citizens, her friends and her lall-
en- foes"