Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-21
The Georgia Lands.

1S49. why did not Green pay the money then, for
they could not be sold credit J Why not the
money paid into the treasury when Dunning recciv-
ed it On the 2lst Of February, 1850, the money
had not been paid in. Why did Dunning hold the
States money three monhs-why hold il now If
Cunning and Green wings, the State Sentinel
would have great deal to say about them; bat they
are locoiocos, and the State Sentinel almost regrets
that the Governor has determined to prevent the fraud
that Is about TO be practiced the State. by his
Governor and Senator. We hope Gur. Wright will
do hIs duty IN this matter, well in the MctIIn-
ley We think that lie will be able 10 show
that Dnnnlng and Green acting IN concert get
these lands for one thousand dollars after the Agent
of State had sold them for fire Thousand. We think
the Governor will be able to show that Cunning nd-
vsed the Agent Of State sell these lands after jan
uary, or February, March. or even April, IS49.
And we think there is enough Dunning's
signature to show that he sold the lands 10
Green until after the State Agent had sold them for
fire thousand dollars; and we think the Governor has
this evidence.
The Bulletin is whig paper, aud no doubt enjoys
the confidence of the late prudent and economical
Agent of State. Mr.. Collins. We fu ther think that
there can be doubt that the said agent furnished
TO the Bulletin the above statement of facts, probably
in writing. This is of consequence. except
showing what the opinion of the Stale Agent is. and
that the Governor is justified by that opinion in the
$500
ken in supposing that we "almost regret that the
Governor has determined prevent Fraud. if fraud
there be in either this or in the Mckinley case
While have expressed full faith in the purity of
Gov. 'Wright's intentions, we have not thought it
necessary to prejudice this case,-though it might be
the personal interest of the ex-Agent. if should
do so we know nothing about this last point, howev-
er; little he does about "regres."
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good end hope and that will be an investigation of
the matter by some competent tribunal If there has
been wrong done, hope it will be fully exposed.
This is item quite important to the people as
the value of the lands, whatever that may be. OF
their real value know but little; the ex.Agent
ought to know good deal. The following state
ment. made by Mr. Senator Holloway. through the
Richmond Palladium. we suppose 10 be correct SO far
as it goes:
The State acquired these lands from The Western
Bank of New York, in part payment for bonds sold
to that company on credit. Of the S300,000 of
bonds sold, the State received $4,000 in cash, and
some 100000 acres of pine lands Georgia, on
which il was said there saw mill running IA
saws These lands were taken to secure debt Of
$24O, GOO In 1912. Mr.. Bright, the Agent of State,
reported 10 the legislature, that lie supposed the lands
worth 90 CO. 600 dollars, if so much,
yet he gave them some value. They cunsis, of 1900
lots of 2O2 acres each. In 1915 Mr. Bright paid
$1O7 taxes on these same lands In 1913 the State
offered $1,000 for her rights in these lands, but
the legislature refused 10 take IT, deeminp them of
greater valHe. AT the session of '4S and 40 how
ever, the Governor Agent Of State authorized
to sell them for any sum not less than $1,000. At
the late session Gov. Dnnning reported that lie had
sold the Georgia lands TO Nj. R. Green, at $1,000.
From the report of the Treasurer of State appear
ed no money had been paid him account of said
sale, and In reply 10 resolution of the House that
officer made positive statement OF the fact
at Is understood however, that Mr.. Green has
paid the money to Governor DuDning, but why he
has not paid it into the Treasury is unexplained"
The Legislature of 4S-'49 was, by some means.
made to believe that the lands were not worth much.
and the general desire was close up the old infer
nal improvement business rapidly as possible. so
as to get it out of sight and hearing. 1t appears,
however, that the lands are worth someihing,-for
two parties desire TO get possession. We care no,
who succeeds they succeed with any degree of hon.
esiy
GTWe have been much gratiied at the tone of the
Ohio Statesman for some time past in reference to
the political aspect Of affairs at Washington It has
seemed TO speak if it truly apprehended the ten.
dency which has too long existed there, to sacrifice
the entire interests Of the Democratic Party for the
purpose of uDjusty favorng the interest of certain
section of the confederacy. 1t is high time that q
stop should be put to such condition of things. L
is time to checkmate game. the end if not The obec
of which, tends TO perpetuae tue power of whggery
because it is willing for the sake of power to becom,
the pander of Saveocpcy. 1t is time to do this, no
only to aroid any just imputation Of sec.ionalisn
which may be unfairly made against us. but also tina
may least retain sef-respcct as well as thu
esteem of conscientious men.
The speech Of Webster is but the dsnol enent o
the game which has been playing Washington du
ring The whole o: the present session. session
which passes in disgrace any thing ever enacted il
Mexico. This speech, which is nothing but bid b
Webster for ultra Southern support for the Presiden
cy. will, il should, damn him to the lowest pit O
political perdtion. Aud yet some democratic paper
& puff the vensl thing, and cry hosannas to the mos
Infamous of hbels against the democratic party. Tn
Ohio Statesman justly speaks of it thus
1--WE have read tins late remarkable" SPEECH q
. this most remarkably Inconsistent New Engan
statesman-and must express our astonshmeu
that any liberal minded just hearted intelligent ma
ttOnal patriot can feel it proper TO utter aught b.
prompt and entire condemnation of the tone the oh
vious motive, and the ill-conceaed and palpabI
object of such production. at such time and froI
such author That Mr.. Webster believes the Unio
It in any real danger, have not The slightest idef
That he has put forth this mongrel mixture Of goo
and bad-a speech aimed to counsenance sectional e,
element and then to sOohe il. and the same lin
:, dennnciatory of the whole "Norhern Democracy
;. for his orn exclusive personal advantage. "
have the slightest particle OF doubt. s.nobe
and ''manly" effort. forsoo,h .-reeking with poo
paltry, pariizan falsehoods against the Nor,hen D.
mocracy.' II is easy to conceive in what nook of
mans heart lies the feeling that seeks utierance
70 the form of praise for such production Dani
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