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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

It is the General Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church which is in session at Balt-
more On Friday last
'sThe Rev. MIR. Morrison submitted two resolu-
tions proposing certain changes in The discipline,
and as substitute for them the Rev. Mr.. Ragan NOV
ed to strike froG the book of discipline all that
part containing The articles of religion and the gene
raj rules of Charles and John Wesley. On the mo-
ton to raise committee to be called the 'theologi-
cal commte," and to refer the subject TO II, anl
mated discussion arose-many of the speakers con-
tending that the motion fatal stab 10 tie inter-
ess of the church, and that its adoption would tend
to lis ultimate dlsorganzaslon. Finally the previous
question called and sustained and the conference
proceeded to vote on the question whether the theo-
logical committee should be appointed. The yeas
and nays, and the vote by orders (ay and mnsteri-
a) being called for the result of lhe vote stood
follows: Ministers. IA ayes, IL nays; laymen, IL
eyes, 9 uays. The two orders not concurring, the
motion appoint the committee declared to have
been lost
GENERAL CONFERENCE THE METHODIST CHURCH
SoUTH.-This ecclesiastical body-composed of dele
gates from the several conferences Of the States OF
Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee Missouri, Arkansas,
Mississippi, Texas, louisiana Alabama, North Car
ona, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida-assem-
bed the Centenary Church, at ST. Louis. on the lst
instant, Bishop Andrews presiding. assisted by Blsh-
op Capers and Paine.
Bishop Soule, in consequence of increasing infrm-
ities being incapable of attending to the duties OF
the Episcopocy, proposition is made in the address
of the Bishops 10 afford them additional strength.
The address next refers earnestly and eloquenty
to the missionary cause, which has greatly prospered
in the Church, and the duty of interesting the young
in missionary enterprises is judicously enforced.
The missions to the slave population OF the South
are described as effective and successful The ne
cessity of active in behalf OF education Is
also dwell, upon. and some more popular measure is
recommended.
The relations of the churches North and South is
referred to- and The rejection, by the General Confer
ence Of the Church North. of the Rev. Dr. Pierce in
his official character. and the reputation Of the plan
Of separation jointly agreed upon by the North and
South in The General Conference Of l644, are sever
ally commented upon. We do not find any allusion
to the suit at law commenced by the South for the
recovery of their share of the common church prop
erty. The address is signed by Bishops Andrews,
Cspcrs and Paine
Dr. Smith announced his attention to discuss. on
the Sd inst, the subject of division Of the General
Conference into two houses--an upper and lower.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

New WATER WHEEL. - The Parker Water
Wheel, is almost as familiar any household word.
1t is destined to be yet so, if we not very
much mistaken. John Parker. brother of those who
the paientees of the percussion and reaction
wheel" has for years devoted his whole attention to
an Improvement on that wheel. This improvement
is of such nature, that, if the principles are well
applied. think they are, it will entirely eclipse
any thing ever before conceived practically
wrought out We are not authorized TO go into de-
tails, even if had the practical knowledge requl
site. But permitted to say. that the pllloso-
ply of the new improvement is that OF the sgPhon
The water is therefore made to pull as well as push,
and the power gained is equal TO the atmospheric
pressure. BY the peculiar combination of these prn-
ciples, which obvious themselves, John Parker
can do as much work with his wheels, using on
ly ten inches of winter. any body else eau do,
with any other wheel. with thirty inches of water.
He has occasionally talked with this subject,
during four FIVE years, while he has been perfect
ing his experiments. We not mis-
taken as to the correctness of his philosophy If his
practical application Of il is correct, all who have
examined pronounce it to be, i. will be admitted TO
be one of the greatest discoveries of the agenot ex-
cepting the electric telegraph Mr. Parker will soon
obtain letters patent; after which the public will OBJ
tain more definite information of this important in
yention
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

O1-The Boston Courier Of late date. contains, a
report of the speech of Mr.. Buckingham, (formerly
the able and independent editor Of that paper in the
Senate of Massachusetts, April 3D. the Resolves
concerning Slavery and iu support of Mr.. Walkers
amendment That the Hon. Daniel Webster in his
recent speech in the Senate of the United States has
not faithfully represented the sentiments of the peo-
pie of Massachusetts Mr.. Buckingham for
InerIy almost idoator Of Mr. Webster, and in this
speech touchingly aluoes to his old and ardent at
tachmeIts for that now fallen man and in view of
the probable termination of the relations which have
subsisIed between them. he keenly says-'I am con-
tent it should be so. expect friendly recognition
from ouy man who would justify the entrance of a
sIave-hunter into New England, or who would seek
in the Constitution for authority apology for such
diaboIscal employment.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

0rtrThe Lafayette Courier says there is talk
of establishing n radical Democratic paper in this
city. II IS thought that Mr. Browns paper will not
be radical enough for the Democracy Is his at
iachment the peculiar institution Of the South too
strong for the Radicals i--State Journal
The Lafayette Courier merely said that it bad
"heard il stated" that some such movement was ON
foot The Journal makes something las black
crow" real crow full fedgtd We have hea I'd OF
any such design, and do not believe any such
iss Our will doubt attend to the Jour
nails queries about the peculiar institution of the South
and any other subjects Of particular soIic,ude its
part We beg our umable neighbor 10 be patient, il
possible. -
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30
INDIANAPOLIS. MAY 80, 1850.

O- The Estate Sentinel" at Indiana pills has been
purchased by the Hon. w. ]. Brown g. Son. who will
take charge of it about the LIST of June The MessrS.
CkapmanS have served the Democratic Party long and
well. An unfortunate penchont, recently exhibited,
for free-sOery has alenated them to consider
able extent in the affections of many of the simon
pure democracy This is the only short-cOmlng they
have exhibited in a service of many years-we doubt
much whether any SUCCESSORS will be able to serve
their Party more successfully. COrington " PeoPs's
Friend" May Is.
Our supposed unfortunate penchent for free soil
cry" may possibly have alienated the affections OF
J." simon-pures from US, but we can judge,
has not aenated many votes from the democratic
party. Be this as it may, imagine the /" Friend y
msapprehends our true position. He stands Sc
straight that he leans little the South. We have
never for one instant been unwilling to yield all tc
the South that is a. nominated in the bond" We
would give her all that, in a heaping measure. But
when the South, or the East demand that the entire
powers Of the General Government shall be directed
solely with regard their peculiar interest, think
il time to interpose in behalf Of the West This we
have done as editors and shall continue to do the
same as private citizens, until convinced, be-
yond doubt, that the people Of the West are indis
posed or incapable of taking part equals in the gov
ernment OF the confederacy If this be ree soiley,
we confess to it. If the majority of the people o
Indiana disagree with us, they have the power Il
manifest it in their State Conventions, their Legsla
lures, and at the ballot boxes. Thus far, We have
accorded with them since the of 18i3-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

0ETThe Illinois Advocate speaking of Mr.. Web
ster's late remarkable speech in the U. S. Senate
says:
The leading characteristics of the speech before
ore profundiy and want of soul, mixed with good
deal Of bad logic, and gross Misrepresentation II
reminds of Pope's idea of Lord Bacon--'The
wisest, and greatest. and naeanest Of mankind" We
have in this speech exhibition Of tie most power.
fnl intellect, combined with unmistakable proofs oi
Paucy of moral honesty which fails to inspire the
least spark Of Confidence
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

MEDICAL EDUcATToN.-The report of the commit
tee of the National Medical Convention. at Cincla-
natl. that the medical schools in country
are many, the students too numerous, The prof =
sors too few and incapable, the quantity of nstruc-
ton too limited, the quality too superficial, and tie
preparatory training insufficient. But the committee
have no means of remedy to suggest, as no control
can be exercised the schools, beyond the infu-
ence of the profession. They think our best medic
college far below the European Standard and this
has been several times the brink Of dissolution.
They however, recommend all physicians to withhold
their patronage from all druggists who deal in patent
nostrums. They regard all these medicines high
ly perncious in their character, and no regular
Der of the profession should directly or indirectly
countenance them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

DrsUNIoN.-Tbe Journal of Monday copies an ar
ticle written by Prof Simpson, the editor of the
Western Christian Advocate, the subject of Slave
ry and the arts of politicians. This is pretty brave
act for the Journal considering that its own sympa-
thies adverse to those of Mr.. Simpson.
The article, by the way, is concise as compre-
hensve. 1t is but enforcement of declarations by
the Ohio Statesman, made the 18th of March last
as follows:
All this cry Of disunon is but 'strick of the
trade, an attempt 10 convince the country that she
is awluly diseased that they may be beraded as the
doctors who have performed her miraculous cure and
they hope to be made again the leaders of their
party, and the successful candidates for public favor,
There doubtless h. nest among the panic
stricken but the authors of this whole trouble no
less than heariless racing political iricksters
empty aiarmists, aud vetoed demagogues-who
have more hope Of resurrection from nsigufcance
than by throwing the political parties of the country
into efferyesence in the hope that they may rise
to the surface among other refuse matter. There
no danger of dlsunlon-there has been none
f" halever capital Mr.. Clay's friends hope then,
to make out of his action. will be fully appre-
ciaed before the ldes of November. 1882 The peo-
pie cannot always be humbugged whether they live
in the North or South.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

NASHVILLE AGAINST THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION.
AT county convention, held in the city Of NASH
vile, Tenn Monday. the l7h instant, to consld-
the propriety Of appointing delegates 10 the South
Convention. it was. after discussion, decided
by overwhelming msjor,y, that it iuexpedeni,
at the prssea time. to appoint delegates to such Con-
scntIOn.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

VIRGINIA.-Fhe majority in favor of a convention
to revise the constitution is very arge-more than
10000. The majority for the same object in Mary
land is still larger The States have out-grown their
old clothes and wantpew ones. Hunkerdom and con-
servaIism are dying off. We think it would perhaps
be good policy for Congress to set off territory for
old hunkers, where they might live unmolested. 1t
might answer the purpose of an antiquarian lumber
room for the United States, and be the means of
keeping up the stock of antique intellectual curiosi-
ties. They are vanishing fast, no vestge will be
left sUon.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

CALIFORNIA AS IT Is-The New York Evening
Post has interesting letter from San Francisco of
recent date. which foreshadows the state of things
at the present time. Tie writer says:
Within period of sixty days, March 3lst) there
will be The deuce pay, for there is real business
doing here worth speaking Of; indeed, the town i
about as noisy, and about as busy. New England
village would lie on a hot afternoon in August. The
result of this calm will soon be felt. Men and bu>i
ness. nay the very atmosphere, with every animal,
and ina inmate thing, seem al a stand still, waiting
for some great event. like the calm in befoee
The thunder Storm! The truth is, the hurry IS
The town is built-there are houses enough-stOrcs
enough = merchandise, machinery and mechanics
enough, indeed plenty of everything. The town in
filled with all sorts of shops; gambling houses, &C.
and those will be closed that Is three quarters Of the
will fail within sixty daTs and must retire to
the mines. Then down will 90 The rents, aud down
the price Of real estate and following these, many of
the merchants will become bankruPts, and finally
men and things will find their own level
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

New MARRIAGE Law IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-That
offensive law TO all modest young men and madens,
which required public declaration Of their intention
to be joined i'm holy wedlock. has been essentially
modified by the Massachusetts Legislature. Now
they are simply required to record their intention in
book in the Office Of the Clerk Register. copy
of which record must be furnished the minister or
magistrate who shall perform the final ceremony.
Tarties going to other States to be married.
qured to record their marriage their return, under
penalty Of $40.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30
WASHINGTON. Nav ID


1t is positively determined by Mr.. Burke. as
suciate editor of the Union newspaper to retire from
Lis present editorial charge on the 31st instant.
1t is said that Mr. Burke went into the Union, not
proprietor, but TO fill the editorial chair for
certain PERIOD with the privilege Of purchasing at
the expiration of that time The time specified ter
inmates the day named above for his fnal retire.
ment.--By Telegraph.
|; will be well for Mr.. Burke if this be true II
would have been better for his reputation. had he
never been connected with Richie. We hoped at
frsi that he would be able to correct Mr.. Rs. folly
in some degree, and only ceased to wonder that he
did not. when we learned, that while r. would suffer
no revision Of his own bombastic articles, nc was
constantly in the habit Of razeeing Burkes to suit
his own bad taste and bad designs. We again con-
gratuaIe Dir. Burke upon his sensible determinations
O- The Washington correspondent Of the Regis
ter writes:
Ii is reported here that after the decision on the
Galphin claim, which put Sl02 900 into The pockets of
the Secretary of War. number of other claims for
buc interest," wbic. had all been disaIlowed by pre-
yious administrations. have been presented and are
either passed or about to be allowed. Their aggre-
gate amount rs said 10 exceed six hundred thousand
dollars, aud il is asserted that the amount Of money
paid out Of the Treasury 10 satisfy the claimants
rages thirty tbousan nd dolarsa dly. A resolution will
be offered IN the House to inquire into the natter so
as 10 avid ibe necessity rf' making a new loan TO
meet be contingent expenses of the government.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

A specimen Of art ard industry is mentioned in a
Maine paper, exhibited in drawing by Major King,
son Of the Ex-Governor, entitled the 'lllustrated
Dictionary" drawn surface Of Thirteen inches
square, and containing irelve thousand three hundred
objects. One Of the objects on the drawing is the
Lords Prayer. on surface considerably smaller than
five cent piece. large price has been offered for
il in New York
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

MAINE The Legislature of Maine met at Augus-
Ia on "Wednesday. Thomas M. Morrow chusen
President of the Senate by l3 votes to o for Isaac
Reed; Albert III. Sewal, Clerk, IL to o for Wm. d..
Little. The House was organized by choosing Sam
ueI Belcher Speaker by 10 votes so for Muses. L.
Appleton. (Whig,) and for Cyrus G. Merrill. (Frce
Snl) Fer Clerk. Edmund w. FIsgg chosen
by 50 votes TO As for James w. North and Henry
X. Baker.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30
0crThe correspondent Of the Journal of Commerce

VI The correspondent 0t The JournaI OF Commerce
says
3 New and startling developments are daily made in
regard TO the matter, which becomes the subject of
I investigation by the Committee of the House. The
chief clerk Of the War department and Capt Rynders
have been brought into the controversy. having had
direct indirect interest in of those
gagged in prosecuting the claim.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

GIVE find the following in the Lafayette Cour-
ier of the I7th inst 1t written iD answer to a
small paragraph in the Lafayette Journal, ossaing
us in the usual WING stye,-the substance OF which
is noted. We observed the paragraph, but threw it
aside as unworthy Of attention under present crcum
stances. We thank friend JENKs for his gene
rous defence of us, and copy the article because it
contains a rebuke which two three other whig ed-
tors well he of the Lafayette Journal may per-
haps profit by.
wHIe wEAroEs.-The Journal Of this morning has a
ehsraeieTsc whig argument article which refers to
the Of the present and proposed editors Of the DEM
ocaic paper marked feature of the whig is
its iDoIe, ance vndveness and abuse refers
TO or cumes collision with its opponents. Failing TO
sustain themselves their BY augment
thev resort T. miserable subteruge for relief
We would ak the Journal what gtOund they
tain The sweeping and unqualified charge they have made
againsi Mrssrs Chapman, who have ably aud
eessfuy conducted the L0cofoco organ OF this State
CeIsmy lack Of hone ty and principle and "uDscTupu
lousne>s d. with the reward which has attended
dung the time that they have controlled the pecuna-
ry political management OF the democratic State
Compare State organs of the democratic and whg
ties By any siandad-etheT that Of sbiy-honesy-fea
the principles and measures which
they have advocated and The corresponding verdict OF the
people upon each and the result will be favor
able decidedly the which the Journal denOunees
with s much bitterness and injustice
Why is il necessary give this fng the retiring
editors Of the Seninel They with whom he has
hei intercourse for long period by exchange
Of senmen-men who have pursued profession honoa-
BILE and responsible and which OF the calling
should not thus bling in d~repue tolerant
and gentemanly spirit would certainly have suggested
different course. II Of opposite political sentiment les:
could DONE retiring from the profession, than
10 concede the honesty, dnteesedness aud patriot
ism in the motives which have Influenced them, that the
editor IF the claims for himself aud which all rgh
minded and honorable are willing to award To him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

DEATH OF MRs. OsGooD.-The death of the gifi.d
nounced ia the Tribune. She died on Sunday evening"
in the prime of life the light and JOY of LOVING
household. Mrs. Osgood was the daughter of Mr.
Locke a merchant of Boston, and wife Of Samuel =
Osgood. the artist. Her age was 81, and she
the mother OF several children, two of whom, DO IA
daughters, survive. The disease Of which she di 4
was consumption
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30
Cadet Appointments.

No former act of the present administration shows
their southern bias fully. than the selection of
Cadets at West Point. Full forty of the farty-four
of these appointments are taken from slave states.
Should conduct like this in the Executive 60 unre-
buked II the officers of the army will come from the
slave sintes. Better. far better. blot West Point
Academy out of existence at once, than that it should
be an instrument in the hands of the Executive to
crafty sectional ambition. II s BEST the hot bed
of aristocracy. and lis history thus far affords
elusive evidence of it's monarchical tendency.-N. A
Ledger.
OFFICIAL THE President of the United States has sp-
poi ted the following young gentlemen cadets in the Uu
ted States Military Academy:
Kentucky 5W Yancey Eaker, of the ist district; VIM.
K Peyon ID district; Ezekiel f. Holloway, 9Th district I;
Henry Clay Sh district; and Peter Lashboke jr, 10th
district
Virginia 7-Jafaes E. B. Stuart Of the Sd district, Vim.
R. Robertson 9Th di,tric John Pegram, 9Th districts John
T. Scott Sh district; Charles G. Rogers 18th district; James
c. Benne', l4lh disirc and Milton T. Carr, 10Th disuict
Louisiana, 3-Michael r Morgan, Of The lst district
Lawrence B. Haynes. 81 districts and PeytOu R. Spane 4h
district
Tennessee, 3-Robet C. Crawford, of the Ist district
Arthur Nixon 9th district; and Levi L. Wade 7th dis
Mississippi 2-Benj. F. Davis of the % district; and
! Ino G.. Powell, Sd district.
Alabama. I-James Deshler, of the 9th district.
MdryiaRd 2-RichaId Thomas, Of the LIST district and
VIM Scott a distict
North Carolina, A H. GIaham. of the Sd districts Sam
uel r. Sheppeid 4Ih dsict Wm D. PendeI, 9th district
and Alexander II. Guiun Sth district.
South Carolina 3-SIepheu D. Lee, Of the I'd district
John b. Viilpigue Sd district; aud VIM. NJ. Davant, 7,t
dstict.
Georgia, 4.-J. T. Mercer, of the Cd district; Abne
Smead Sd dsic,i VIM J. Daniel 9th district; and Lewis
Kenan, 7Ih district
There vacancies from Connecticut, New Jersey
Delaware Missouri Arkansas Michigan, Florida, Texas
Iowa, and Dishct Of Columbia.
At Large. lo-Wm c.oghan yesup, George w. C Lee
John r. SIM ad, Rnbf c. Wood GeoIge A. Gordon, Wm
Nicholson, VIM F. Drum, John o. Long, James G. Mont
gomery, ThOs. J. Wight
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30
German Methodist E. Church.

The Curner Stone of the first German Methodist Z.
Church will be laid in this city on Monday morning,
June Sd, at o'clock, A. Nj.
The public are requested to meet at Roberts Chapel
at the ringing of the bell of that church, when, after
appropriate religious services procession will be
formed and proceed the lot where said church is to
be erected after which addresses in both the German
and English language will be delivered by Rev. Mr.
Keisng, Ames and others, giving history of the rise
and present state of the German Mission in the Uni
ted States.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

FIRE PRE,UDIclAL TO HEALTH.-Alcott. the phys,-
ologst says: "For my own part seldom go to lie
fire, in any circumstances whatever, and / know es
others who do not. They who SIT over the fire much.
as we'll those who go TO it suddenly. more ten
der and susceptible to cold than other people, Somu
who avoid the FIRE never take cold at all"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

VIrAL STATISTICS OF BosroS.-The winter popula-
stion of Boston is estimated at 1400 0U0. The ofciu
records give the following curious statistics the
subject of the rths deaths and marriages in the city.
On an average sixteen births, five marriages and ten
deaf hs occur daily.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-30

WEBSTER AND THE CLEReY.-Qui,e war is going
on eastward, among the Clergy. on tho subject of
Daniel Websters speech. Some Of tie preachers en-
dorse bic anti .Wmotr-ism--but the religious pa
pers and large portion Of the clergy, charge him
with trsschery TO the cause Of freedom.