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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

Mr.. Cnlhoun's dying words were Characteristic Of
the man: "Sr," said he to Hon. Abraham w. Ven
able a short time before his eloquent tongue be-
came palsied by the stroke of death, Sir, / hare
but He about death. only desire to die in
the discharge Of my duty" This he literally did.
See how he clung to this locality. When other
men would have felt themselves excused from
participation in the duties OF public fe-u the very
chamber to which his prostaton Of body had confined
bim--we find him preparing speech embodying his
views of the crisis and the remedy, be read to the
Senate. Nay, more-we fnd him few days after in
the Senate chamber, the very of debate de-
Tending the positions which he had assumed in his
prepared speech That, alas the fatal step.
alludc 10 his oratorical skrmish with MIR. Foote.
You will remember the scene-Mr. Calhoun became
intensely excited His cavernous, yet luminous eyes,
flashed forth fearful CLEAN. The amount of yilali-
ty then consumed greatly disproporioned to
the supply, that his nervous system unequal To the
shock. He was evidently taken by surprise. He did
not expect severe thwart, especially from that
quarter. He considered it unkind in Mr.. Foote-un-
kind beyond the psrpose, doubtless, of Dir. Fooe.
Had that gentleman been accustomed to estimate the
influence of such a with medical eyes, with
the remotest suspicion Of It's calamtous effect, he
would have been the last indulge in sarcastic
severity towards Mr. Calhoun. In concluding. there
fore, that scene served TO hasten Mr.. Calhoun's
death. l. of course, TO make no charge against
Mr. Fooie. That is far from my purpose. Ii is only
with the probable facts that / am desling.-IFash
Cor. Ohio statesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

ORIGIN OF THE NAME WIscoNsIN.-Genernl w. r.
Smith, of Wisconsin, is stated in the correspondence
of the Cleveland True Democrat, TO have curl
suggestions in regard TO the name OF that Slate,
in lecture which be delivered befure Its Historical
Society last winter. The carly French missionaries
to the Indians ON what is now called the Wisconsin
river, gave the name as the Meconsin, according TO
the Indian pronunciation. Hennepin. however call
ed Ousconsin, bot upon what authority is not stated
The General gave the follow ng derivation, as that
suggested by a friend probably correct The
ly Fren~h voyagers. he says, called the portage be-
tween the Fox and Ouisconsn rivers the place rhere
is that descends," that is, sou est qUi de-
sends !" the hasiy speaking and eison Of words by
the Acadans he thought might well cause in this
manner The word Ouisc"nson- But it is said that
Wisconsin in The Wnnebago tongue means :" windy
country" And the correspondent Of the Democrat
suggests that nothing could be more applicable. for
:" rude Boreas" blows his bellows high and strong
most Of the time in that region.-Cin. Gas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

GA letter from Holt county, Mo-, says "The
emIgranis rolling on by hundreds towards Cali
forna. from every quarter of the world each striving
to be foremost in the race. Ali modes of travelling
are adopted. Yesterday we saw sturdy Scotchman
pushing a hundred pounds of baggage ahead on
something which had the appearance of wheel-bar-
row and, indeed, he passed up the hills with rapid
strides, far out-stripping the and mule teams. 1t
was perhaps. two o'clock when he passed here, and
he said he had left ST. Joseph that morning, dis
lance Of twenty-six miles well laid on, and two days
drive for the Teams in the present of the roads,
1t is supposed, by some who have made inquiry on
the subject, that about $4,000 persons are now on
their way overland for Oregon and California.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

The USIoN-ELooUENT ExTRAcT.-The following
beautiful passage is from 4th of July Grafton de-
livered at Charleston in 1902 by the late Honorable
Thomas S. Crimke. then young man:
1.-THE Ameticau who look forward with eslmness
Of be either less than
He mnt he the victim OF ambition cornptoni deluded
enthust prophet Of good. which The most ssuguine
and the kesneyed ,tat-snsn cannot foesee
Th~neeorw ard the American eagle shall dsop the olive
branch OF peace and grasp only the arrows OF The
hand which writes the declaration OF d,union shall feel
his veins; aid the which reads il to
the world shall ssn In the act The mountains that divide
us shall be dsk mountains Of death sud the streams
that dow between like the waters Of Egypt shall be turned
10 blood.
Conceive the evenifu ciisis arrived when The delegates
Of America meet TO eonfederscy.
may they call the pirit n Wsshint TO hailov
their ghu like the prophet 81 Endsr be shall look bat 10
blast and speak but to euss."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

The RIGHTS OF MARRIED WoMEN.-The Lepis-
lature of Pennsylvania has just declared that the
true intent and meaning Of the act Of Assembly, to
the rights of married women, passed the Ilth
day of April, A. d. 1645, is and hereafter shall be,
that the real estate of any married woman in that
commonwealth shall not be subject to execution for
any debt against her husband, account Of any in
terest he may have. or may have had therein, as
tenant by courtesy. but the same shall be exempt
from levy and sale for such debt during the life of the
said wife.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

LARGE LocoMoTIvE.-The largest locomotive in
the world arrived at the railroad wharf last night,
for the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. This
locomotive weighs, when the track ready to run,
about orty-three tons; Of three hundred horse
power built at the shop of the Baldwins. in Phla-
delphia under the superintendent of Mr.. A. Cath
cart with five cylinders; and is intended for this
end Of the road. We are told this engine is callad
the "John Brought" account of its great soeight
ard for the great amount of business it is capable Of
characterization Cour
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

ORANGE AND CRAwFoRD.-The democratic conven-
tion which assembled at Hartford on Saturday last
nominated DR.. w. F. Sherrod, of Orange, as their
candidate for Senatorial Delegate to the constitution
al convention, and COL Huston Miller, of Crawford,
a candidate for Senator. These are good nomina-
tons. DR.. S. is gentleman Of fine talents and as
member of the last Legislature did good service for
his constituents and for democratic principles. Col.
Miller has before occupied seat in the Senate, and
proved himself safe attentive member. We
hope the democracy of the two counties will lay aside
all personal differences and elect these nominees by
handsome majorites-N. A. Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

MARYLAND EDITORIAL CONVENTIONAL convention
Of the editors of the Stale of Maryland held at
Baltimore on the 18th insi., at which they passed
resolutions in substance follows
In favor of cents when pre- paid, and five cents
when not pre- paid of letters of half ounce weight,
for any distance.
In favor of the circulation of newspapers free of
postage within the Congressional district where they
published.
Against gratuitous advertising OF any kind.
In favor Of general publication of the laws.
And against all il-na,ured personalities towards
each other.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPosEs.--CHARLEs GAR
sER, No. 1, Drake House, has just imported some
of the best liquors brought the west. such as
Brandy, Wine, &C., which be proposes TO sell at
low prices articles Of the quality be pur-
chased in the In will he sell less tina
quart. We have the opinion Of the best Judges
that these Of the best quality, and physicians
peciaIIy are solicited to examine them. Our own
opinion is, that nothing exceeding them has beer
offered in this market
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

AFRICAN SLAvER.-An American brig, the Lucy
Ann. of Boston, captured ON the ooh of Febru-
airy and sent iuto ST. Helena. She had on board SAT
slaves. At the tine Of the capture the Lucy Ann
commanded by John Hamilton. He, with the
crew, permitted to 60 shore on the coast.
There are now also at St. Helena the following
American vessels, condemned for being IN the slave
trade, barks Ann d. Robinson, Pilot, of Boston, and
Chester.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

The MoNTEsouIoUs-The Brothers Montesqnious
have been admitted to bail by Judge Colt Of the Grim
inaI Court of ST. Louis. The security required in
the of Gonzalve was so 900 in each Of the two
indictments, and that of Raymond $4,000 in each
making in all 100000. Whrn the prisoners were
discharged they were Immediately conveyed to the
Ssterss Hospital the Of Fourth and Spruce
streets, where apartments had been previously pre-
pared for their reception. Cunt do Clssact, their
brcther-in-law, IL to remain with them, and will be
IN almost constant attendance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16


The SAco MURDER INvEsrIG ATIoN.-We noticed
some days since The discovery of the dead body of
woman at Saco, Me-, and the arrest Of DR.. James H.
Smith, suspicion of having killed her. An Extra
Maine Democrat contains the following the sub
ject -
The body discovered last Saturday afternoon,
April 10, between l and o'clock. in u water course.
large brook Storer st. On the eastern side
of The street The brook passes between houses belong
ing to DIR. Brooks aud John Gaines. The water
course is four feet wide md FIVE six feet in
depth, the top covevered with plank, which
walk between the two houses. Passing between
the houses, the brook the street diagonaly
beneath a massive stone covering. 1t became neces
sary to take up part of the plank walk near the
covering of the street, and beneath it was found
the body of female.
When found, it was confined TO plank about six
feet III length. by rope passing around the plank
and the neck of the body. Ii had lodged against a
log just where the plank road gives place the
covering of The street, and would have been beyond
the reach Of sight. had it drilled few feet further
down the stream. One end of the plank projected
over The log, and the water having fallen, the head
was kept above the water by the log.
The Coroner's Inquest lasted nearly week some
% witnesses were examined. The verdict was that
it the body of Mary Bean. and that she had been
killed about Dec. 22d last, by James NJ. Smith in pro-
curing abortion. The plank attached to the corpse
was identified having been taken from Smiths
barn. He is in custody awaiting examination.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

OF A statistical work. recently published in Lon
don, states that there in England in ITO two
hundred and fifty thousand freehold estates in the
hands Of the number of independent families.
At the close Of 1915 the whole of the land of Eng
lahd belonged to thriy-two thousand proprietors.-
{" Under ordinary circumstances says the London
Times. {" an English laborer has mora prospect Of
becoming proprietor than he has Of acquiring a
kingdom"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

LIVERPOOL. APRIL 27th.-For Indian Corn there
has been more inquiry for England during the past
few days at advance Of Is per quarter yellow be-
ing worth % TO 26s Cd, and while and mixed 2es
Flour continues in limited demand without change
in prices: Philadelphia and Baltimore DIS Cd to 23s
Western Canal Is to 2ls. The market having been
cleared of inferior qualities 81 wheat. the quotations
IRE to 6s per 20 lbs. Indian Meal 12s Cd per bril-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16
MARION COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
TICKET.

For SenatoriaI Delegate, A. F. MORRISON.
JAMES JOHNSON,
Fur Req. Delegates, ]. p. CHAPMAN,
(LEVI L. TODD.
( BENZ. MORGAN,
For Representatives,, MADISON WEBB.
[ VIM. ROBSON.
For Sheriff, CHARLES c. CAMPBELL.
For Treasurer, JOHN Nj. TALBOT.
For Auditor, ISAAC w. HUNTER.
For Probate Judge, ADAM WRIGHT.
For Co. Com'r., MATTHEW r. HUNTER
For Coroner, PETER F. NEWLAND.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16
For Coroner, PETER F. NEWLAND.

6.T-The State Journal of Monday, attempts to
make political capital of the fact of the sale Of
the State Sentinel to the Messrs. Browns. That is a
very natural desire on the Journals part, no doubt
but we presume democrats, at least. will require
some more authentic developments, than any which
be made by the Journal before they give credence
to its suspicious or lite declaration.
The Journal says
From the extraordinary price paid for the mere
subscription list Of the State Sentinel. it is evident
that other objects in view than investment for
business purposes"
We suppose that the Journal Judges of its heigh-
bors by itself" We object to the application Of the
rule in this case; for there is much difference in
the business value of the Journal and Sentinel
there is and has been in their political character.
Ours is the only paper in this State which is sustain
ed on the cash principle, and one has ever come
it in the value Of IFS advertising patronage.
In these two features alone, its intrinsic value
is hundred per cent. at least, more than the
Journal So. perhaps. in other particulars. This is
pure business point and would not be worth any at
tenon, were il for the political inference which
the Journal attempts convey about 'other Objects
had in view BY the purchasers. Of those, we know
nothing but Mr.. Brown will soon be able to speak
for himself when perhaps the soliciiude Of neigh
Dor may be fully relieved. We should not have sold
to any else for price less "extrnordlnary' than
obtained, whatever objects might have been had
in view by the purchaser.
But the Journal Immediately goes on to give other
for retirement, by which it half confounds
itself: First that our sentiments the subject of
slavery differ from those held by certain "leaders-
Tin which, we nearly agree with BENToN;) secondly,
that Cass is determined, if possible, to be the next
Democratic candidate for the Fresidency;" thirdly
that We are opposed to that nomnaiion,-(a about
which our neighbOr has no knowledge)-and SO on
winding up with pathetic enquiry about what is to
become Of Gen. Joseph Lane, &c.
We shall be excused for retaining from comment
upon these matters, being confdentthat
will execute justice upon them if they deem it expe-
dent. 1t is not desirable for US to become involved
in new controversies just about leaving tie
tripod forever.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16
WASHINGTON, May 10.
WAsnlNaroN. May4. 1850.

Benton and Foote'S committee have had long Ses-
sion to-day. Francis J. Grund, letter-wrter, was
examined His cross-examinaton by Benton
close and exacting to the authority that Fooe
in danger of assault This witness being called TO
name the man, gave Senator Pratt authority upon
the point. who advised Foote to arm himself The
witness understood it officer Of the govern
ment. Question-What officer! Answer-A high
officer Q.-What particular officer! A.-The At
torney General. Q.-What is his namei A.
Johnson Q.-What Johnsoni A.-Reverdy john
son. Here the committee adjourned. On Monday
the Attorney Generakand Senator Pratt will be ex-
nmined on the subject. Among the witnesses exam
ined already, Father Richie, DR.. Bailey. of the
National Era, and the boy that sold the pistol to
Foote. All the questions and answers taken
down in writing, and the witness is cross-questioned
by Fooie and Benton, as the may require The
whole. suppose, will be printed with the commit
tees reDort
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

The editor of the Indiana Journal has exhibited his usual
unarness in endeavering impression that the
late purchase Of the Indiana Sentinel has teen made,
for the purpose Of exclusively favong the preen
son OF Gen. cas the Preieney and for the purpose Of
transferring the whole party Indians body and
o'eeehe', over 10 that gentleman At The proper time That
the high price paid fOr the Sentinel without stating what
that price ~ proof positive in favor Of these statements
That the fiends Of General sold
fsTsd, &c.
As friend Of General Lane and no has had much
to do with bringing his before the county eandi
date for the Presidency perhaps any other citizen Of lnd
in the absence Of the editor and proprietor Of the
Sentinel protest sganst such unfair and ungentlemany
treatment, made too the face Of the prospectus Of the
edition Of the Sentinel the time before the eyes Of the
editor Of the Journal That prospectus the readers Of the
Sentinel have read and the future Of the paper
there laid down. and believe will be faithfully adhered
and that is that the individual preensons of candidate
for Democratic nomination will be advocated previous
nominaiion-but when nomination is made the candidates
Of the DemOcrsc party for all Offices will be advocated to
the of the editors ability This all friends
OF General Lane desire, and it is much the friends OF
any other candidate should expect.
happen To- krow something of the which induced
young Mr.. Brown 10 purchase the Sentinel. This young
gentleman has obtained character foi pereveng industry
and close application to business possessed but few
Of his The life Of his father Ia. been of many
vcstude. and being under solemn pledge not again t. be
candidate for the Office he holds in Congress- the elder
Mr. Brown has agreed 10 cooperate with his bus
which will bring the family together place and
which both together well calculated prosecute with
succes-the young MI Brown manage the financial aud
business department of The Office Of he 10 the
owner, and his father, with assian attend
to the edtnial Department.
The prospectus breaches the right spirit and long
the propositions there laid down faithfully adhered
the paper must prosper For central organ any
other oUnd would be uinous the Democracy of the
State, because it would be encouraging divisions in
ranks Mr. Brown through hi. life, known TO have been
consistent and radical Democrat and could 9TH
course az an editor, wilhOu, being inconsistent.
The Journal has unwugy paid high compliment to the
editor M. Brown, far his skill magician is
concerned. He has given him abilities which throw the
mesmeric powers Of Mr.. Kesley-now figuring in city
to the wonder Of ciiizsnscompleey into The shade
being less than the power, by kind Of pass word
every Democrat in the Slate support his fsvoIite
candidate for the Presidency The whole article uncalsd
for unknd in the absence Of the publisher and editor
and such article could have only expected
from the editor of the Indiana Journal. DEMOCRAT
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

destructive FIRE occurred at Huntsville. Ala. OF
the night of the I'd inst. which destroyed $500 00t
worth Of property.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

LAWYERS IN THE UNITED STATES john Living
ston, ESQ.,, of New York, has published small book
of l46 pages, containing the names, residence and
pos-olice Of every practising lawyer in the United
States The entire list shows that there nineteen
thousand five hundred. THIS probably would give
one LAWYER 10 every 100 inhabitants.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

0t- The Free sellers in Ohio have nominated d.
r. Tilden, Of Summit county, az their candidate for
Governor Mr.. Tilden was formerly the Wing men,
Der Of Congress rom that district, bu: after the
inaton Of Old lack. he refused to with the Tsy-
lor Wing party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

AFFRAE.-At Madison, Thursday last. a con-
stable named Howard was shot, and badly wounded
By young man named Hol'zelaw, in tbs attempt Of
the former TO arrest The latter for misdemesnor Of
some kind in one Of the churches.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16
NICARAGUA TREATY AND CANAL.

According to the New York Tribune, the material
provisions of the Nicaragua treaty are substantially
as follows:
l. The United States and Great Britain mutually and
cipoeay pledge their faith to either that they will mol take,
use hold occupy exercise dominion any part OF
Central America hsncefurth and forever.
2 They further agree not TO establish maintain any
forhcstons nor military posts upon within said country.
g. Each government pledges itself respect and to
offices to be respected by other nations the
complete and perpetual neutrality OF the ports on the Allan
Pacific oceans which shall be the tsrmin respec-
lively of proposed ship canal through Genital America
a They will also respect, and their best offices to
cause be respected by Others the perpetual neutrality Of
said ship canal the vessels navigating It, and every thing per-
tanning thereto.
se within distance Of either terminus Of said
canal distance yet agreed but two degees. or one
bundred and twenty geographical niles have been suggested
and met with objecon and TO endeavor TO procure
general recognition Of such neuy BY all nations what
soever
ons Of company under the authority of the State
of Nicaragua shall construct and maintain the proposed ship
canal.
of Nicaragua for construction Of The ship canal uniting
the oceans shall within twelve months demonstrate TO
the satisfaction Of the two government its ability to con-
sruct said canal the foregoing spUaons shall enue 10 its
benefit but not then other company, duly ihorzed
by Nicagua and who satisfy the two governments OF
its ability make the canal, sha enjoy all the benefits
which this treaty intended to guaranty 10 the constructors
of the canal.
The contracting parties reeprocsly pledge themselves
10 use their good ocss respectively with the ssve State
Of Central Ia induce them TO enter
into spuaons based upon and according with foregoing
Each party pledges the other that it will inteIposs
It's good Offices for amcabe settlemenl OF sny disputes
which may .ise respecting the Of the ship
OF is management theieslter
TO- The two governments are not 10 interfere with the
or Of the canal except that either
should tolls be levied vessels passing through
Il which s view eKor5itant and oppressive reserves
the right Of Withdrawing from the company all the protection
and which this pledges it aod but this will
not affect the international siipuatous Of the treaty
H. BY portoco to the treaty, the two nations covenant
with claim exercise, under the
proetoate Of allegiance with any Genital American
State tribe, any power which they have diseamed or
nounced 10 the foregoing article.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16
AN ELoPEmENr.-The Natchez correspondent of
the N. o. True Delta chronicles the following eope-

the NJ @. True Delta chronicles the following eope-
ment:
Our city has been thrown into a terrible state of
excitement, and the cauldrons of mag. have
been boiling over. like miniature Einas for the last
few days. owing 10 an elopement IN the circles of up
per-tendom Tie willing fair one. Miss Sd, is a
budding beauty of scarcely sixteen summers, und the
cav Loihario, j. B., stands well up in The ffies.
The father Of the young lady in your city at the
time Of the catastrophe He returned to Naichez on
Monday last. and lost time in pursuing the run
aways to Woodvle. He was in. after the death.
The indissoluble knot tied before his arrival.
The enraged father 10 about taking legal steps to
brenk the matrimonial contract. The happy husband
takes every thing coolly. He is willing TO submit the
whole case to the arbitration Of The bride, feeling
in her verdict for she has already sworn to hang
to him while there is button on his shirt collar.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-16

PURE JUICE OF THE GRArE.--See Mr.. Norman's
advertisement.