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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
N Read Of CLARK favored the amendment.

Mr. Read of Clark favored the amendment.
Mr.Shoup moved to amend the amendment, so that
all the local papers in the State shall be paid oE printing
the proceedings
The discussion was continued by Messrs. Morrison oil
Marion, and Hovey; when
Mr.. Borden said. there another question that
should first be settled viz whether this Convention viii
continue the Stenographer III continued, then he wa,
for taking the papers-f continued, then he was
against taking them. In order that this matter might
be properly decided he moved adjournment: which
motion did not prevail; when
On motion of Mr. Kelso, the resolution laid upon
the table.
Mr.. Morrison of Dlarion from the committee "a
whom the subject of procuring another Tor tho
Convention was referred reported that the Masonic
Hall be procured for twelve dollars per day, without
a carpet, and fifteen dollars day with carpet. TAat
the Baptist Church be procured Tor eight dollars per
day without carpet. The committee made no recon-
incubation. The report was laid on the table
Mr.. Gregg moved resolution OF enquiry, and for a
committee To be appointed to ascertain whether room
be procured Tor the Convention the city OF Mad
ison.
Mr. Petit moved to amend so that the enquiry shall
extend TO all other in the State Lost.
Mr.. Kent proposed New Albany; not adopted.
The resolution was then adopted originally offered
Mr. Pepper of Crawford offered resolution. that the
Convention adjourn die, the 9Th of November
next; which. on motion OF Mr.. Carr oil Jackson, was
laid on the table
Mr.. Sims offered resolution for the insertion of pro-
vision in the Constitution that the House OF Representa-
tves shall consist of 20 members and the Senate OF 80
members: laid on the table.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
no our weekly sabscribers.

Owing to the unprecedented increase of subscrip
ton list we were unable to furnish all subscribers
with the last number of Weekly bat supplied the
deficiency as well as could with the TnWeekly con-
tanning the first days proceedings of the Convention
We have PROFESSIONALLY the largest circulation of
any paper in the State. So much for attempt to put
us down by rival paper. The Democra, y wide
awake, and not to be cheated by issues They
will stand by their old principles and sustain the old pa
per that contributed much the regeneration the
State
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
Ohio Elections.

The returns rom Ohio not complete. Wood
Democrat, is elected by majority ranging between ff
teen and twenty thousand Congress, the Democrats
have lost members, and gained In the Legis
laure the Freesoers hold the balance of power. We
hope to be able give full returns in our next.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

MONDAY, October "a 1850
The Convention opened by prayer this morning,
BY the Rev. Mr. Babb.
Mr.. Bowers asked leave of absence for Mr.. Robinson
for week; which was granted
The President announced to the Convention the stand
ing committees, to-wit.
On fhs Rights and Privileges Of the Inhabitants Of
this Slafe-Messrs Owen, Graham Of NJ, Niles, Had
don. Prather, Coats, Murray, Chapman, and Berry
On the Legislative observation-disclosures Bright, Smi-
lev Clark Of T. Schoonover, Walpoic, Edmonson, Dur
ran. and Beach.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
PENNSYLVANIA.

The Democratic majority for Canal Commissioner and
State officers, will be large. The Democrats have
majority in both branches of the Legislature which Sc
cures United States Senator. According the latest
telegraphic news the Democrats have gained SIX men,
bers of Congress, and lost one This is glorious tr
umph for the Old keystone
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

U-It will he seen from the following which copy
from the Louisville Journal that the sadeaers Of that
city have had meeting and have fixed the prices
KAxAwHA SALT-The dealers in this article held
meeting, day two ago, and entered into agree
ent make the regular selling rates Doe by wholesale
was found be about IS 900 barres.-Mad. Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

70 Officer Zell, of Baltimore City, passed through
city, yesterday, having in charge William Mitch
ell arrested Lafayette, charged with the murder Of
Miles Allwine at Cumberland, Md, short time since
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

FREsH OYsrERs-J. w Davis, few doors west Of
the Capital House, is receiving, every day. Oysters
four or five days from Baltimore We have tried them
and pronounce them good
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
Louisiana.

Ex-Governor Henry johnson, the Independent Wing
candidate for Congress has been elected in the second
district fill the vacancy of Mr. Conrad. His MAORI
ty over Ballard, the regular nominee viii be large.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
INDIANAPOLIS, ocToBER Is, $50.

- Gov Wright viii be pleased to see his fellow cit
liens his residence Friday evening, the 18th inst
at O'Clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
singular Combination of Names.

The Committee on Education, appointed by the
President of the Constitutional Convention reads fol-
lows: Messrs Morrison of Washington -Bryant-May
-Hitt-Foster.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
PennsyIvania Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. III.
Philadelphia city and county gives majority IN favor
of Convention form a Constitution of Il, 51l.
So far the Democrats have gained six members Of
Congress in this State and lose one.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

10 out of hundred new journals founded in Paris
after the revolution Of February nncysx have already
cascd to exist.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

MoRE PRoscRIPTIoN.-Coi James Ross Snowdcn
(dem has been removed as treasurer Of the mint al
Philadelphia, and Edward c. Dale, Esq, of Philadel-
phia, appointed in his place. We state the fact, and
leave the commentary TO oar readers.--Unien.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

GA secret society composed Of ladies is among the
cmiostes advertised for in the papers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
Maryland Election.

BALTIMORE, Ost 7th.
The returns from the entire State in, which give
Lowe, Democrat for Governor 1926 majority
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

r-Thc State election will take place in Delaware
the first of November.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

O- Simeon Francis, editor of the Springfield (Ill.)
Register, has been appointed Indian agent in Oregon.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
..Much Ado about Nothing,

Had the Bard of Avon lived in these latter days, he
might have found material for beautiful farce in
the doings of Mr.. Stanlcy's celebrated Bundecund
Committee, which was gotten up during the late scs-
sion Of Congress, for the purpose of ascertaining
whether officers of the government had electoneered
made speeches. written letters, during the late
against Gen. Taylor. The committee was duly
organized The editor of this paper suspected of be-
ing the chief of sinners first called before this
quisitorial body and compelled to swear on the
Holy Evangelist of Almighty God his of oms-
sion and commission which led to his final dismisson
For five long days he examined and examined
He might have shielded himself under the privileges of
the House of which he was a member But he determ-
ined to make clean breast of it, and tell the whole
TRUTH and trust to consequences In the report of the
committee made by Mr. Stanley, the chairman abiding
to the conduct of the Editor whilst an Office holder he
says:
As regards the conduct of public officers in neglect
ing their duties and making speeches. &C., it will be
seen from the testimony of William j Brown and others,
that the said Brown, while he Second Assistant
postmaster General made speeches at Baltimore and
at Bladensburg at which latter place he interrupt.
ed by the arrival of barrel of whisky cider or by
the approach OF the hour for dining"
Mr. Brown made two speeches, and at the last one
he interrupted by the arrival of barrel of whisky
The rafting of the wheels the gong that walked up
their souls, and they fled with precipitation that re-
minded of another important in the history Of
that ancient village when the sturdy yeomanry modest
ly retired before few British bayonets-carryng out
the advice IF the noet-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
''He that fights and runs away,
MAY live 10 fight another day"

But it not enough to be guilty Of making Dem
ocrac Speech but he be interrupted by the arri
val of the whisky. This Mr.. Stanley deemed of suf-
eieat Importance record in his reporthave it printed
and handed down posery part of the parliament
airy history OF the country. But to be serious
knowledge the charge We did make the speeches.
We would do again under similar circumstances.
Our political opponents may make the most Of it.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
RARE CHANCE FOR CAPITALIsTs.-pe

IN haps rare chance for profitable and handsome
investment has not occurred for long time than the
The subscriber offers private sale his beautiful and fine
tae situated the Potomac rver Charles county, Mary
land about twenty miles below Alexandria and thirty from
Washington, containing about 731 acres with variety
SOIL from the fine owery soil for making the No. bright ye
low tobacco the aluva bottom and stiff clayey soil
wheat and meadow land with large proportion Of the latter
The improvements consist Of large, commodious, and
welarranged dwelling house, with panries closets and fine
dry cellars and built at cost OF nearly 6O0O located
eminence from which the prospect commands view OF
ly the whole farm, view Of the Potomac and adjacent
y which picturesque and beautiful also OF ovarseers
house. three fine barns, among the best houses
the country ra-proo meahouse dairy, icehouse, fire.
proof ashhouse with all the necessary poultry houses Sc
The whole buildings nearly built in the best STYLE
and of the best materials
The peach and apple orchards extensive and OF
best budded and grated kinds in full bearing together
with great variety Of other choice fruits, such as grapes
ounces, cherries aprcots pums pears raspberrie straw
berries &C. The adjacent waters abound in the finest fish
and wild fowl in their 1t is convenient to churches OF
different persasons rist and saw Mills post Office and
to market by vessels and steamboats, very gea 1000
bushels of wheat be shipped ina day The place
knowedged by all who know it to be healthy The
whole would make three desirable-zed FARMS and
would be sold altogether three parts may be desra-
Of 1885, Of about ESQ., and of about 200
The place is well watered superabundance of wood and
immense quantity OF fine locust and ship timber Lime
quantity be contracted for to be delivered within half
a mile of the dwelling at eight cents per bushel
adjoining farm containing only 400 acres and no better
land than this been rented for three tor onehd
OF the CROP which third amounted to than
for the two first years. and upwards OF 100 the third year
Persons wanting such estate part Of it, would do
well to visit and judge for themselves for to it would be
but to admire and appreciate its worth
emen high standing and good Judgment when speaking Of
this farm have said that taking all things into consideration
the character and quality of the improvements its local
ages &c, in their opinion certainly and decidedly
the best farm in the county. CHARLES A. PYE,
oct 6-wNId Near Port Tobacco, Charles county, Md.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
THE SOBER ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

We copy from the New Orleans {" Crescent Of
the 18th instant, with uneigned qualification at this
sign of the times,'' the following annunciation:
s'THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION House
of Representatives of the State of Louisiana has
called on the GOVERNOR for any information in
his possession to prove the necessity Of appoint
: ing Delegates. The GOVERNOR answered that he
had none; and the committee reported against
the measure
The New Orleans |" Bulletin" gives some addi-
tional information on the same subject, as follows
We are happy to learn that the Committee on
( Federal Relations has reported against sending
Delegates TO Nashville, and that the strong men
both political parties are opposed tothe scheme.
The subject is made the order of the day for We'd
nesday, when wetrust wise counsels will prevail
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
A VOICE FROM VIRGINIA ,

At a large meeting of the citizens of LorDouN
CouNTY, Virginia) composed of both political par
ties, held in the Courthouse at Leesburg on Fri
day, the 22d Of February, 1850, in pursuance of a
call made by previous meeting, the following Pre-
amble and Resolutions, presented to the meeting by
JOHN JANNEY, Esq, were, after discussion by
Messrs. JANNEY, G. w. BLINcoE, G. B. TEBBs, B.
w. HARRISON, CHARLES SHREvE, BENZ. BRIDeEs,
jr., and WV. TENIsoN, adopted with but one dis
senting voice:
We the People Of Loudoun county in public meeting
sembled the anniversary Of the birth Of the FArHER
CousrRr, know Of mode in which we can more ap
peopaey express respect for his memory, and our pro-
found gratitude for bis exalted services than BY re-adopng
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
BALTIMORE cry.

A preliminary meeting was held in the city Of
BALTIMORE on Monday night, composed of citizens
of all parties, at which it was resolved to call a
General Town Meeting on Monday next, to give ex-
preston to the public sentiment Of that community
in favor Of the existence and perpetuity Of the
National Union
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

certificate OF package of wholes will entc the holder to
all over nett that may be drawn by the twentysx tickets
named therein Certificates OF halves quarters and egh
in proportion.
This splendid scheme is Of the attractive
drawn in the United Staes and well worthy Of the attention
OF advenurers. The lowest prize that be drawn by
ticket having three Of the drawn numbers is S. 0o0
Orders for tickets and shares certificates
the above magnificent scheme viii he promptly attended to-
and an account OF the drawing will be Immediately after
it is over to all who may order tickets from
Address J. & C. MAURY, Agents,
feb 14-dxc2awn Alexandria, Va.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02
MAGNIFICENT LOTTERY.
ONE GRAND CAPITAL
Sl00,OO0-also, $50, ,O0O-$3O 0OO-$2O, 900.
An2250 prizes of So, 900.

AndH25O prizes Of 81, 600.
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit Of Monongalia Academy,
Class ID, for 1850.
To be drawn at Alexandria, Va. Saturday. April o. 1850
under the superintendent Of Commissioners.
>. w. MAURY & CO., Managers.
rs number lotery-13 drawn ballots.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
magnificent capital Of. .............. 100000
splendid prize Of. ........... $4,000
Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10000
do. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000
do. ............................ ll,556
30 do. .......................... 5000
$50 do lowest 3-number prizes) 1900
65 prizes OIL. ........................ 500
% 10 SuO
65 ......................... 200
% 10. 100
4,oio 10 S0
H,VfV 10 AZ
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

IIcKets SFU-HaIves S2U-Iluarters SIU-Eighths 80.
Price OF certificates Of packages in the above Magnificent
certificate Of package of &c whole tickets $500 90
Do. do 26 halves $50 90
DO. do 26 quarters 125 90
DO. do Q6 eighths 62 so
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

explicit manner their unqualified opposition the appca-
ton of the Wilmot provso to the territories acquired from
Mexico. In March, lS47 Legislature acted the
subject Again, in January lS49 and for the third time
the present session. Upon the second and third of these
casons, the subject Of the abolition of slavery in the District
Of Columbia considered and embraced in the resolutions
Among other things they declared in ls47 and s49 That
if the fearful issue shall be forced upon the country which
must result from the adoption and attempted enforcement
Of the Wlmot proviso Of the General Govern
ment, the people Of Virginia have difficulty in
choosing between the only alternatives that will then
The policy of the Southern people this question has
always been and is, purely defensive We ask
legislation from Congress upon the subject of slavery in
the new Territories and was in the spirit Of this wise policy
that the Legislature the occasions referred to- contented
itself with declaring its opinions and referred to the people
themselves decide NOT before but after the passage by Con-
gress Of the provso, and utter its attempted enforcement
upon the mode and manner Of redress.
We adhere to this policy STILL We see no reason for de-
parting from until the contingency contemplated by the
Legislature shall have happened No such contingency has
yet happened and hope that better feeling prevails in
the public mind Of the North and in the public councils than
did the passage Of the resolutions We des,e TO maintain
defensive position, and neither advance recede
cd by the General Assembly bringing the consideration Of
the people the propey Of Southern Convention to be he'd
at Nashville in June next and recommending the people
IN their primary assemblies to appoint Delegates TO District
Conventions which Conentions shall have power appoint
Delegates to the Nashville Convention to represent the State
Of Virginia.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

the world to subsist upon its charities for those who have
lived in the North know that charity is not dealt
very bountifuy them by those who make the ude pro-
essions of humanity In solving this question, then, is
almost impossible to to any other conclusion than that
the slaves in better condition than they would be if
immediate abolition prevail in every Southern State.
do here speak Of the abstract question of personal
freedom but Of the actual condition Of things far as it
involves the supply Of physical wants and comforts.
It be apparent therefore, every rejecting man, that
slavery exists in its present form necessate rea
siy absolute and nfexbe. And would be equsly appa
those who will take the pains to and examine il
is that there is amongst the great body Of the people Of
the Souh rea genuine and practical sympathy for the
slave, than exists amongst the political a6oonsts Of the
North My deliberate conviction is that the abolonss
the sors If they the only enemies the slaves
have But let these fscs be they may every calm and
reasonab bic of the North will admit that is not right
keep up eternal crusade against the South because Of
this institution, in the creation of which the North had
much agency the South, and which interviewer
with the interests Of the South that il cannot be removed
without ruin, absolute and irretrievabe ruin, both
and slave. The class Of will readily admit that
is not right for Northern form their opinions Of
utonof and legal quesons under these local and section
al influences. Yet that great many honest and
good do so and hence the chief difficulty the way Of
adjusting all the questions which grow out Of slavery
The South should hold the whole North responsible for
the ncendiary fanacsm Of few. Bad be found
every where's the South exempt from them and
their influence than the North But the great body Of the
people Of the North emphacay conservative on all the
great questions growing Of the institution Of slavery
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