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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

writer in the Boston Courier although friend
of the Union. insists nevertheless that there is le
ultimate and peaceful mode of testing the question Of
disuniUn, namely. by the same mode that the Union
consummaied. He says
.'On what principle the Union formed On
the principle of majoriiies; first by nine states,
majority of thirteen. Then the constitution was TO
be discussed aud confirmed by popular vote in the
States. So that majority of the States and ma
'rity of the people have constituted this Union.
And WIN shall presume TO prescribe the limits to the
power of the legitimate successors Of these constu-
ents Let us, then, no longer contest the power TO
dissolve the Union, but say frankly to those who
tlink it expedent. Try the question of dissolution
by the firm that the Union consummaied.
How many States would vote for disunion, and what
proportion of the people would confirm their vote
Would there be- proportion of nine to thirteen Of
the States extani, majority of the people
equal to that which confirmed this Union by voting
for the constitution! The most tmid conservative
among us would not fear this ordeal; and if the time
should ever come agi,aie this question seriously,
let not hesitate to crafty those blind ambitions
politicians who not satisfied with the bes; govern
earih because, perhaps they do not figure in
it conspicuousiy they wish to do.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

The ADVANTAGE OF AN lNTRIGUE.-One OF the in
teresting facts in the deeply absorbing CO.
ing in tie u S. Circnit Court, of Gaines
Crew, Relf and Others that Daniel Clark Subse-
quent his alleged marriage with Zulime Grange,
was a suitor for the hand Of Miss Louisa Cation,
who afterwards married the Marquis Of Carmaihan,
and is the Duchess Of Leeds. Clark nnd Miss
Cation enga red, and, when Clark died, num-
Der Of highly interesting letters TO him from Miss
Cation, were found in his trunk, which were trans
miiied to her family in Maryland. The failure Of
this engagement is ascrbed to various causes. By
some 1t Is said that Clark could not secure his SID
iended' sufficiently large fortune. BY Others. it is
asserted that his enemies circulated great scandal
against him, which would have incapaciiated him
from marryiug-wlich matter. by the bye, is made
part of the proof in defendants case.
The story is related, that when Clark heard that
his prospects growing gloomy in that quarter,
he sent his friend Keene gallant, fne-ooking
dashing gentleman, of striking address, and fine con-
versaIonal powers, to Annapolis, 10 Miss Cdton
aud remove from her mind any false impression
which his enemies might have created.
Keene waited upon Miss Cation, and found that her
mind had been poisoned against Clark on some rea-
son pretence, which he sought in vain, by every
device find out At last Miss Cation greatly
lieved Keenes mind, by suggesting il as an objec-
tion to Clark. that he somewhat Of roue. a
man of Intrigue" keene immediately spoke up,
denied in a very positive the SANDER, and as
serted upon honor, ''that Clark had had in
lrigue in his llfe." Miss Caion rose, and locking
Keene steadily IN the face remarked. IL em satisfied
tell Mr.. Clark engagement is dissolved."-
| Della
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

0t-ThOs. Spooner. who recently left Cincinnati for
California, via New Orleans, in letter to the En-
quirer, complains bitterly Of the itreatment of pas
sengers the steamer Falcon which belongs to the
line between New Orleans and Havana. lie advises
every body TO go round Care Horn. rather than
risk themselves the rihuations of the Falcon Iine
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

CONNECTICUT ELEcrIoNs.-The wings give it up
that the democrats have it all their own way There
is choice of State officers by the people, but the
democrats have carried the Senate certainly md the
House probably. This viii enable them TO elect their
candidate for Governor. Thomas III. Seymour and al
so United States Senator in place of Gov. Baldwin,
who retires in March, 1851.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

DISTINGUISHED STRANGERs.-We have heretofore
Inadvertently neglected to note the presence in our
city of two distinguished personagcs in the walks Of
liIerature-the Hon. Robert Dale Owen. of New Har-
mony, and Mrs. Sarah t. Bolton, Of indianapolis
Mr. Owen is in New Albany for the purpose of SUI
perutendng the publication Of his work on the sub
ject of plank roads, which is now passing through
our press. This volume, although TO The eye Ofsome
may appear of small consequence, when compared
with of the authors previous works, yet,
believe he will receive for it the thanks of thousands
of our citizens whose vacations practical and 10
whom good roads nf more importance TO their
welfare and prosperity than aught else. The trea-
iise plank roads may not be adorned with the
flowers OF rhetoric, but will contain that which Is
of vastly more importance.
Of Mrs Billion. the amiabe lady aud charming
poeiess whose efdsons, original and select, have
frequently adorned our columns, II Is only necessary
che is here, for her receive that tribute Of
admiration hch her genius deserves. and that re-
spect to which q lady she is entitled. No praise
OF ours could add to hes fame Her reputation is
tablished and acknowledged As lndianans we feel
proud that she too is lndanian.-NeT Albany
Ledger, March 81
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

Ex-Goy. Armstrong of Mass, died a few days
since at Boston. On the day of his death he was in
apparent good heath-went home alter attending
Missionary meeting in the afternoon about six
o'clock. and after few moments conversation with
his lady, suddenly fell to the floor and expired. His
age was about &c; disease of the heart is supposed
to be the cause.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

HOMESTEAD ExEMProN.-There are two leading
reaspns which ought to have great weight The fact
is. that the direct tendency of exempiing the home
stead from lis debt is TO preserve the integrity Of the
family both in society and properly Ii will keep the
family together by keeping them at home-safo from
all the storms Of adversely. Ia that, il will greatly
tsd TO prevent the family from coming the public
fox support. Now, the Statewhich legislates has a
deep interest in maintaining the unity and prosperity
Of the family. The whole is made Of its parts. So
ceiy is founded in the family If family driven
out to seek precarious support the State will have
no paupers maintain. In every state Of society,
m matter what the laws. the solvent must maintain
The Observation-Disclosures Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

01rThc Homestead Exemption Bill. introduced
into the Legislature Of New York. by Mr.. Smith, or
Rochester, proposes TO fix the valuation Of the real
estate exempted at 81 900.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

We gee from the Lille Rock Democrat that efforts
arc making to erect cotton factory a, that place
Ten thousand dollars additional subscriptions we're
wanted to justify the commencement of operations.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

The anti Benton men Of ST. Louis gave only about
800 votes out Of 5000. though that was enough 10
beat the regular democratic ticket.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

DIsUNroS.-The N. Y. Journal of Commerce Of
the 18th inst. says, intelligent lawyer residing
in the interior of Alabama. writing to intimate
ing of the bright prospect of things the south
the present time, says:
There is nothing the political horizon cloud
this prospect. The hubbub IN Congress cannot have
that effect great deal of what has been said there
is mere "sound and fury. signifying nothing" You
may depend upon it. there is danger of disunion
The attachment Of the Southern people TO the Union
and the strong of justice among the people OF
the North. will overcome the wild schemes of the ia
natics Of both sections In spite of all that be
said done by the people Of either section Slavery
riH 90 where slave labor is profitable, and it cannot
be driven where ii is not.
mature has fixed the boundaries of slavery in
North Amerca; and there is political sagacy enough
amongst to ascertain those boundaries and to set
tie tie question which ngitates the country, ac-
cordiugly Both sectiuns of the country will gladly
concur IN such settlement; and The glories Of free
soilcrs the one hand. aud the gores Of Southern
Confederacy the other will be heard Of no more
| forever One of the strongest indications of the
confidence of the Southern people in the stability Of
the Union, is the fact tbat in the face of The high
excitement in Washington, (aa excitement which
prevails nowhere ese) the price Of slaves is con-
s,snily advancing throughout the Southern country
the price at this is higher than it has been
within the last ten years
eff dissolution Of the UniUn seriously ~
pretended. neither the present, nor the anticipated
high price of cotton would prevent rapid decline In
| the value ct slaves.
This corresponds with the opinion we have enter
tanned oil along. notwithstanding the turmoil a
Washington.
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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

EARTHQUAKE.-A very sensible shock OF IN earth
quake was experienced here on Thursday evening
last, april 4th. at about o'clock. p III.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

Mr.. CALHoUN.-The National Intelligencer thus
announced the decease of Mr.. Calhoun. It's remarks
will be generally assented to:
Sin the death of Mr.. Calhoun one Of the brightest
lights IF the cunfederacy has gone out. However
widely vast majority of the nation may, at times,
have differed from Calhoun in his views of govern
ment, they nave accorded 10 him great ability
aud unquestionaLe candor and courage, in advancing
and maintaining his principles
Mr. Calhoun's private life Of spotless pu-
rty. In social life be had superior, and very few
equals. His conversational powers were extraord-
nary. His manners were fascinating and his pow
his friends and all brought under his in
fuence. almost irresistible. His hear. was as
genial his Southern sky.
But the eagle-eye is quenched in darkness. The
subtle mind has cut through its moral casing and the
warm heart lies pulseless in death. South Carolina
has lost the of her glory. She will mourn like
comforess mother the irreParnble loss of her
brilliant son.
The entire South has lost cha NIPPON of her rights,
who loved her to dolatry, and who may be said, in
deed have sacrificed his life in behalf Of her sup
posed interests. The most ultra of MIR. Calhoun's
political opponents cannot gainsay his devotion to his
southern home. Their judgment cannot be worse
than this " He loved not wisely, but toe we'll"
| The nation has lost in Mr.. Calhoun, brilliant or
nament-a model man and statesman. His errors
will be forgotten his genius will be admired, and his
personal worth revered His pure, spotless and bril-
liant life stands q beacon for youth, and
the submity of his career, when animated by brave
self relying heart, and illustrated by the virtues oil
christianity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

OF DR.. WIN. A. Awl has resigned The station Of
Superintendent Of the Ohio Lunstic Asylum.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

Observation-Disclosures changes made in our
prices current, to which the attention Of those inter-
es,cd is directed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

0-fhe bill TO abolish capital punishment in Ohio.
which passed the Senate. defeated in the House.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

Number Of iniermenis at New Orleans for week
ending % ult., 234 of which 149 died of cholera
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

DANIEL WEBSTER FISHING FOR CoMPLIMENTs-We
find the following in the'Washington Union of March
%:
The last Philadelphia Bulletin publishes n long let
ter from Commodore Stockton, which was CO lied forth
by the following note from Mr.. Webster:
wAsHrscros, Feb, 81, 1850.
MY DEAR SIR send TO you, $ old friend, a copy
of my late speech the Senate Ii relates TO subject
quite interesting the country, connected with the
question of proper governments for those Territories
Which you had important agency in bringing under the
power of the United States.
would hardly ask your opinion of the general sent-
ments Of the speech, although know you very
your judgment is likely 10 be biased, and that you
have great stake any in the preservation Of
the Uninn and the maintenance of the government
its true principles am, dear sir with great respect,
Yours, DANL. WEBSTER.
Commodore STocKToS.
Commodore St ,ckton's reply fills nearly four and
half columns and il is decidedly liberal towards the
South. He reprObatcs, with master spirit, the in
reference of the abolitoniss with her peculiar ins-
tuition. He recommends, in the strongest terms, the
non-intervention principle both in the Territories and
in the District of Columbia /; and
2. The efficient that be framed to enforce
the provisions Of the constitution in relation fugitive
slaves
g. That California in consideration of the peculiar cir
cumsances of her case be admitted without The approval
disapproval Of that part OF her constitution which
lates to slavery.
believe these three propositions carried out, would
settle the question forever They involve conces-
sions compromise; they temporary expedIent
They put the solution Of the difficulty upon the eternal
principes of right, the law of the constitution
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11
OtrThe N. Y. Post winds up an article upon

u TIC N. . IUst WIHus UP uH drtcIe upon
Webster's speech, thus
1--WE leave Mr. Webster's speech here. II is
sorddly timorous, and temporzing in spirit, and. if
the report have of it be not perfect carcature,
deplorably feeble In argument. He had an opportu-
nifty Of replying nOby to Mr.. Calhoun, and of taking
GROUND upon which he might stand with the port and
attitude ofa leader in this great battle of opinion. He
prefers to stand by the baggage-wagons."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

0TThe Wetumpka (Aia.) State Gazette, demo-
crat, thus opens article on the official conduct of
jeremiah Clemens, one Of the United States Sena-
tors from that State:
"The more we witness Of the actions Of this imbe-
Gle and disrepuable individual the more contempt
entertain for him and greater do we think the
disgrace the fair fame and credit of Alabama
All our readers of the treachery and false
hoods used by him in his election al Monig omery,
and by the wings of this State, combined with few
democrats, who had the frmLess resist the in
fuence Of their drunken associations"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11

Ono ELEcrroN.-The Ohio Statesman of the 4th,
gives returns from 81 counties, which show gains BY
the democrats, of 10, and by the wings, of in all
81 democrats, and IA wings The Statesman says
"lf the Democrats hold their own in other parts of
the State, gain in half the ratio that we have
done so far Us heard from, We will have controlling
majority in the Convention. But if we do not have,
the signs that the roitenhearted DID, unprogres-
sve federal party of Ohio will be done for and the
cause of equality in taxation will flourish in the
Constitution
1.-The friends of bank exemption corporate ex-
clusion,' special privileges and the favored few
known by the once honored, but by them often dis
graced cognomen Of Whigs-hang their heads pretty
low about this hour"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11
9TThe Washington correspondent of the Pa.
edner nnder dnie of March u uriies-

6TThe Washington correspondent of the Pa.
Ledger, under date of March %, writes
Senator Bright is setting example of patriotism
TO his Northwestern colleagues, by using every effort
to procure rational compromise. Though instruct
ed to for the Wlmot Provso he will have moth
ing to do with it, and there is doubt but that
his State VIII sustain him. The change in Michi-
gan is as complete. and more than in Indiana.
Gen. Cass will undoubtedly conceive himself relev-
ed from his instructions. If nothing di>urbs the
present harmony of Congress, any bill which CON-
promise committee shall report the Senate will pass
that body, and receive majority Of from twenty 10
thirty in the House Of Representatives. | know
that this will be called sanguine, but shall sec
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11
CONGREGATIONAL.

WAsHINGToN, April 9TH.
SENATE.-The consideration Of Mr.. Bells resolu-
tons resumed.
Mr. Shields addressed the Senate upon the Slavery
question He said be had been instructed by the
Legislature to vote for the Wimot Proviso. and he
felt bpund obey He believed Clngrcss had entire
power over slavery IN the territories, IN the District
of Columbia and everywhere except where restricted
by the Constitution. He was npposed to Foote'
proposition for a select committee. Thought it would
do good and that the grievances of the South were
more Imaginary than real. He expressed strong con-
Edence that the good aud integrity of the people
would preserve the Union. He expressed himself in
avur OF the admission of California a simple act
Of justice To her people He commended that slavery
abolished in California and New Mexico. He
expressed his decided belief that Texas had no claim
To any portion Of New Mexico. He rcpudiutcd the
idea of equilibrium of the States. The North
would never submit that one foot of free American
soil shall be made slave territory.
Mr.. Mason made some lengthy remarks in favor
of slavery in Territories long they remain ter
rliOrles To the United States. He maintained that
the federal relation of California that of terri
tory, nothing else He must say that he did not
think the Constitution of California worth the parch-
ment upon which il engros>ed. II it was to be
maintained at the expense of the rights guaranteed
to the South, such the feeling of the Southern
people. that just as cheerfully they would come
into the Uniun would they 90 out of it. He called
in the State az ast the protest of every South
ern man with its present bnnndaries and Ccns,itu-
ton. He desired her early admission but with suit
able boundaries.
| The Vice President stated the question Of Bald
wins amendment excepting from the proposition TO
refer Bells resolutions To select committee on cues
tinn Of admission of California
| Mr.. Underwood said he would appeal against the
amendment.
| MIR. Butler appealed to the majority not TO force
California into the Union.
Mr.. Clay expressed regret at feelings of distress
evinced. He in favor of motion for select
COMMITTEE, not with the confidence expressed by ma
n.y. but in the conviction that if il done good it
will do no evil. He was willing TO vote for Califor-
MIA either independent measure or in connec-
tion with for the good of the territories
He was opposed to The amendment.
| Mr.. Benton rose and supported his proposition in
favor of the admission of California separate
measure, but gave way for adjournment.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
The House engaged all day on the private
calendar Fourteen private bills passed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-11


Which shows balance Of cash remaining 10 the
Iii pobabe the cost Of our road az compared with OH
roads may appear rather large at hst view But should
that lumber in the vicinity OF Indianapolis
demand and higher in price than at other
places where roads being constructed.
The amount Of work aud limited time required by the
amended Charter dem ded lage expenditure for mills
&c. before the lumber could be furnished and without
fair price, wOui not incur The exa expense
necessary for the prompt dischage Of their contracts
In the of plank Roads in consequence OF The
short tine they have been in USE much experience yet
needed to determine what kind Of timber is most ecsnomi
than oak. In Canada plank roads made Of
pine; 10 New York Of hemlocki in Michigan Wisconsin
and North Indians within or years only has OAK been
The kind Of used by Us, which is live white burr
oak no doubt better material than either pine hem
lock- and long be had reasonable cost is
probably the best material have for tie construction oil
roads.
oak timber mostly u.ed for various its
price is likely 10 enhanced that Of many other
kinds Of timber Il is said by those most experienced IN
plank roads that They will out before they will decay
IL this be the beech timber Of country may Prove
of value the construction and repair Of Iuad The beech
is finer grained timber than oak and equally as ba'd and
its capacity resist the dsinegaton VI its hbe by con-
cussion 10 consequently greater
would recommend that an experiment be made by n'i
Of kinds Of timber for the purpose OF testing
their relative costs aud durability.
In contrasting the present faering CONDITION aud future
prospects Of this company, with tho prospect at It's ogani-
zaon the result uuy encouraging beyond the hopes OF
MS most sanguie fends You that many doubt
ed the propuey AZ uhoet the oii6ihal
charter But the result has shown that the more vice and
prudent adopted by organizing aud putting IN
order six mile. Of road provided for in the ehar'e which
entitled us to the privilege Of erecting gate the proceeds
which truly atering for the details oil which
will refer you TO the TressuTer's repnt
Fortunately before stated succeeded 10 obtaining
some vety important amendments chatter al the las
session Of Leglatuc which has enabled the company
TO hold out probably greater inducements Than any company
either Plank or Raoad ever chartered in this State, lh'
result of il fully shown in the liberal subscriptions
II ok t,ken only by capitalists the line Of the toad
bua by persons living distance. and by those too whit
knew full we'll where make proht,be investment
Plank roads with us no longer mere expe 1
ment but by ALL the rkepties, aekna~ edz
ed to more expediously constructed, cheaper and better
Aud in the language uf a committee OF the Leg.tIvs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-03
Turkey and the United Stntoa

rum tHe Nbtlcnd intelllbenccr
We have seen private letter from an American
gentleman at Constantnople, of late date, which men
tons, incidentally, but doubt net correctly that
our able Minister, Mr. Marsh has succeeded in per-
suadng the Porte TO send public agent the nited
states and that he would set out in a fow da for
America Nominally the agent oomos to inspect our
navy, 10, and this ID maiu object OF his mission
But the Porte has other objects in view lie will
be directed to see everything worth examining and
wh report ON our power and resources productive
industry 40.
This mssion-by making the government of the
Porte better acqusinted with institutions and our
country, its extent resources and power-canaot fail
to be productive Of beneficial results aud We have
doubt that our government will do erythng in its
power to facilitate the operations and objects the
agent, well as to secure the making of proper i'm
preston upon him.
Tie Turks we understand are jealous Of the great
european powers and strongly inclined to be the
best terms with us but they know little of US. and
many Of them suppose that very insignificant
concern, because we send ships OF war thore and
keep minister a salary which will hardly pay his
houserent
1t il quite probable that might derive great ad
vnntages from closer political and commercial rela-
tons With Turkey and the government can nov do
much to promote this object by proper attentions TO
this gentleman, whose report will have great weight
with his own government