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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
The Junction Railway.

correspondent near Connersville Ind, writes
the 30th ult., that the operators from Madison, &C.,
have been through the counties of Shelby Rush, Fay
ette Union Henry and Marion, purchasing up the hogs,
and sending them rward to Madison the Railroad,
and that 90 COO hogs will be sent there this season,
which would not have been sent if the Junction Rail-
road 10 Cincinnati had been made They would have
been sent Cincinnati where better price would have
been obtained but the farmers in that region have got
tired of driving hogs on foot.
Our correspondent thinks it strange that the people
of Cincinnati should hesitate momeE: to assist the
Junction Road and says that if the Junction Company
had 5000 600 stock subscribed they could finish
their road to Indianapoisnish it in year. much
of il being already done. That of additional
stock would have been taken by the citizens along the
line, had they not been crippled by the canal, and
strained by the Indifference of Cincinnati and the active
exertons Of Madison and Louisville to push forward
their projected roads divert business and travel from
this city The declarations at the meeting by the
agents Of these lines, showed their object to be get
road round Cincinnati and stop the Junction Road The
effect has been such to stop subscriptions to the stock
of the Junction Road. Madison and Louisville he
thinks need direct line from indianapolis Cincin
natl The Junction Road is what the counties of Shell
by, Rash, Fayette and Union There is about
$3.50 900 subscribed by the citizens the line and if
Cincinnati will aid the work It will be accomplished
and the Jefersonville and Louisville projects will lie
abandoned.-CiR. Gdz.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
PHILADELPHIA Art Union.

Nj T. A. Ross, has received the appointment Of Hon
erary Secretary this Association and is ready to
ceive subscriptions, for the drawing the 3st inst
He has exhibition copy of the picture which the
subscribers for the present year will receive 1t is a
beautiful specimen of American Art, and alone will be
worth the subscription price, The prizes awarded by this
Art Union arc, in respects, satisfactory to
the drawers than in any other similar association in this
country, as the drawer viii have the privilege of select
ing picture suit his have painted
der Our friends who wish to patronze worthy insti-
tutien would do well to call on Mr. Ross and subscribe
immediately See advertisements
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
Uniou Literary Society Lyceum.

The first of series of public lectures under the SUI
perntendence of the " Union Literary Society," will be
delivered al the Masonic Hall next Friday evening"
bv Hon ROBERT DALE OWEN. Subject An evil too
prevalent in society-Ulrasm' This is the beginning
Of the series and as the of the whole will de-
pend very much upon the favor shown by the public to
the undertaking. that Mr.. Owen will be greet
ed by full house The known talents of that gentle
man are sufficient guarantee that the subject will be
treated ID an able and interesting manner.
We understand the following gentlemen have consent
ed to deiverecture in the order in which they man,
ed Prof. READ, Of Bloomington; Hon. JOHN B. MILES,
Of Laporte; and Rev. ]. c. FLETCHER, of this city
Arrangements will be made to have the remainder OF the
series delivered by gentlemen of acknowledged talent
and literary tas;s.
The utility of such series Of lectures is too evident
TO need any calculation from We trust the public
will meet in liberal spirit all demands for assistance
towards deraying expenses that the young men comPo
sing the society will be compelled to make 1t IS mani
testify unjust that in matters of this kind where the
uriOe community is be benefited the entire expense
should be borne by eight ten persons; and we
are satisfied that citizens will literally contribute
towards deraying the expenses Of the course, when
called upon to do We understand that committee
will wait upon the citizens sometime during the week
to receive subscriptions One hundred and twenty dol
lars is all that necessary be raised and sure
the committee will be successful in making up that
amount without difficulty.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
Ohio Cultivafor.

new and improved volume of this excellent publ
cation will commence the first of January The size
of the paper is be increased and printed with new
type, and arrangements have been made to make the
Cultivaor of practical value the people of Ohio
and the adjoining States, than any other agricultural
journal.
Terms for 1S5I-singc subscriptions or any number
less than four 81 per year-lour copies ordered at
iime s3-nine copies, S6-payable when ordered No
subscriptions for less than year, and to
with the first number of the volume
NJ B. Bateham, Editor aud Publisher, Columbus,
Ohio
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
Destructive Fire.

On Monday morning last our town was the scens off
one oil the most destructive fires which has ever occ
in the place. II broke about eight O'Clock in ~,
is known SCOTS Row, National Road street in
the east room OF the buding occupied bv Mr. Deifl,a
eohee-house, ana had so far progressed when first
discovered, That 1t was found impossible to stay the
destructive element, until had consumed the ,,t;re
row OF buildings from Union Row TO the corner Of No
tlonal Road and Wabash streets, thence nm Mel,
street about bali square, where il was finally check
ed We have not learned how the fire originated bur b
suppositon is that the cause is to be attbnted 70 IT,
dapdated condition of the chimney in the room rber
the fire occurred. The buildings were owned I,,J.
Messrs w. D. Griswold, Z. W Smith and JobD Po;s
ledge, and were insured in the Indiana Mutual Insurance
Company, but to what amount have not been able to-
learn. "
The following arc the names of the persons who noon,
pied the buildings, and the business in which tbev VIZ
engaged Mr.. Delhi ,.eofee-house; W s. Cooner apc
ton and commission merchant Henry Stakeman Coffee
house; Mr. Young, shoe-shop; w. b. Tuel dry goods
dealer; John Marke, auctioneer: Wards sbcse -
Bosworth & Marshall, dry goods dealers. Rev r M
Knapp, Independent UniverSalist printing office we are
sorry to hear, had great deal of his establishment
as warehouse by Bosworh & Marshall; two story
frame house occupied by Mr.. MQulkin as a coffee
house; two story frame house occupied as grocery
and Confectionery small frame barber shop: the
old frame known as the Courier office owned by Mr.
John Bowling. Several frame buildings were torn
down. to check the deyouring element which was finally
effected
We are sorry to hear that Mr. Bell the nronr;otor Of
the carriage establishment is very considersbIe
loser by this calamity and VIC trust the generosity of
our citizens will be exhibited in making up to him the
loss he has sustained.
Mr.. w b. Tuell, we understand, is a considerable
loser IN goods which were deposited in the upstairs and
cellar OF the room he occupied which we not accessible
to- the flames spreading with such rapidty that il was
impossible them.
We regret very much that any of our citizens sbouh
be sufferers by calamity of this character vet we can
not but believe that the site of those old dapidated
buildings will soon be hid by fine block of three story
hicks which VIII tend much to the advancement of the
business and to the beauty of our town
We have heard many estimates of the probable loss hut
from all we can gather think it exceed SIO
600 to So, OOo.-Terre Huute Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

~ The editor of the Journal has studied sys-
OF arithmetic. The last the compromise
resolutions in the Convention their final adop
ton. How those wings, who voted against them could
have saved two thousand dollars, loss de-
termine The moment they were adopted, the expen-
diture of money ceased which would have been the
case had they been lostby close vote. After the Pres
dcnts message had been received there certainly would
have been Wing friend found, for a recon-
sideratton From the Journals article inserted in this
days Sentinel, the editor of that paper would himself
most likely, have urged such The vote OF the
sxoud-be Wing Congressman, against the resolutions
ssder the circumstances therefor. udicious
vote far the expenditure Of the peoples money is
cOaeeEned We give up the palm of snartness to the
editor Ct the Journal man that can be both for and
against great measure Of public policy before he
his breakfast, is too smart for us
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
For the Indiana State Sentinel
I2eneVC!ence.

How many blessings concentrated in this precious
word. Say not language is barren. A volume
would not unfold all the rich treasures Of this virtue
My memory dwelling the fair hands and bright faces
they piled their busy ncedle5 this evening in works Of
charity for the suffering poor. 1t is dark and stormy
The falls fast, but this ntimdatcs not the female
heart in the holy purpose of administering comfort the
afflicted. The approving whispers OF their conscience
makes them unmindlnl OF the storm and the truth of this
jewced virtue lights their path They have Withdrawn
from the cares OF life, and converted few hours into
little Savings Bank, to he melted to the widow the
orphan, and the destitute. How much suffering and
sorrow will be thus alloyiated How silently will the
productions of this evening be conveyed the destitute
the chambers of sickness. How will the soft hand
sooh the burning brow and the delicate morse cheer the
fainting spirit. How will the widows heart sing for Joy
and the orphan he made glad they wrap the warm
garments about them, provided by these benevolent
circles. What refreshing, pervading influence have
they in cheering the hearts of those who mourn, and
strengthening the hands of those who struggle with adj
versity. They precious examples Of that charity
which the purcst of the heart in the eyes Of
men and angels.
Evil passions have place where true benevolence
reigns. There is eTulgence that surrounds this
bright constellation, that impureties shrink FROM Few
cities blessed with this bright ornament than
Indianapolis.
December 6, 1850. M.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

Six years ago, says the Cincinnati Gazette, there
were but two vessels Of any kind on this Inland Sea,
and not more than two white families between
the Saue st. Marie and La Ponte, distance of 400
miles. Now there three large propelers, six or
is heathul and invigorating; water pure and
transparent the fish abundant and most delicious the
soil produces the finest potatoes and other vegetables
in the world, and copper iron, and other valuable min
erals are found in inexhaustihle quantities.
ship canal Of less than mile in length, at cost
of not over half million of dollars, would this
rich and extensive mineral Lake region with all the
commercial ports Of the world.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
sThat win Congress dol

We hope the subject of slavery may not be introduced
IN any shape, Objectionable some Of the def ills Of
the Fugitive Slave law may be regarded let its OPP
Grafton be fully tested under the decisions of the courts
and may Prose be hotter than supposed Should
its operation render the rights Of the free colored
iEsceurs and subject ham be carried of by kidnaPpers
with IMMUNITY, as sew anticipated, il will be time
enough to modify il AZ the session Of Congress II
wocd be useless waste ef sne ask those who enacted
it 20 undo their own work All that any reasonable
STAKEHOLDER wants is. that he shall have the facilities
contemplated in the Constitution the recovery Of his
property That privilege every citizen of free State
ought to be wiling should be accorded to him. The
friends OF the slave law claim that does not do
more Let wait and see,--Indiaaa Journal.
II will be perceived by tue above, that the editor of
ne Eadana Journal has changed his course since the
eep<on Of the Presidents message and after
fully loss,eg the proceedings Of the Constitutional
Cqnventon This editor Of the Journal has very con
FeBient gay o. getting along in the world We shall
endeasor TO bold nam hts present position, and
have 30 doubt we wis be able to do 50. 50 long
have he I'D Of tAe President Of the United States
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
From the Genessee Farmerl
Culture of the Sweet Potato.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I have noticed two or three ,rt;.
Giles in the Genesee Farmer sweet potato culture in
this State have raised potatoes several wears
past with good success and very little trouble lux
ury for my own table.
-Four years ago purchased in Cincinnati some dozen
potatoes oil the red variety, grown in Louisiana Near
the last OF May cut them open eDethwse and covered
them about an inch and half deep in a hot-bed, the
flesh side, or part of the potato downward At
evening poured boiling water them and repeated
t again the next evening In few DAYS the shoots an
peared and when from four 10 six inches in length
pulled them of, (by placing hand on the potato and
using the thumb OF the other to pull them Off and plant
ed them in hills in my garden proceeded in the same
way with every new set of shoots until near the last of
June
The was remarkably warm, and my handful
Of seed yielded abundant increase never saw finer
or larger potatoes in Mississippi and they far exceeded
any in Tennessee or the south mart of Ohio
Some of them were enormously large. sold some of
them for dollar per bushels but they were mostly
used in own family and given to my sicnds Iwonld
here remark that the vines do die like the common
potato, but remain green and apparently growing until
frost comes and whenever the vines are touched with
FROST the affected, and rot lost part
of my first crop from not knowing this lact-ettinq them
remain too long in the ground.
The next spring friend sent me, from Cincinnati
box of sweet potatoes OF the yellow variety which
treated in the same way, and had fine crop of largo
potatoes some OF which exhibited at our County
Fair. The next spring procured seed from gentle
Erie, Pa, who has cultivated them for many
years, and keeps the seed through the winter had
lar crop as regards quantity, but they inferior,
both in size and quality, TO those grown from seed
brought from the South. They were hard and stinov,
while the others were exceedingly farinaceous. / am
induced to believe that when raised long from seed grown
at the North, they will OUT so nearly as to be
hardly like sweet potatoes.
In the spring Of lS49 got seed from Pittsburgh
red yellow. and white varieties They all grew well
and produced abundanty. The red ones much tho
largest, and next in size were the yellow ones.
All persons in the western part Of the State who
garden Of rich, warm SOIL may have their patch of
sweet potatoes il they choose They should never be
planted until there is danger from frost-from the
middle until the last of May quite early enough The
hills should be about three feet apart aud should be
taken to prevent the Uincs from taking root the
quence Of which will be quantity Of small brous roots,
not fit to eat. good way is to collect them in clus
ter the top of the hill. One shoot is sufficient for
hill. JOHN B. DINsMoRE.-Ripley ". y 1850.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
On Behalf of the Women of Indiana.

Deprecating the efforts of those of who desire
to enter the political arcna-to contend with men at the
ballot box, sit in public councils. and demanding
only protection for the property that Providence
bic us to give our damghters-protecton for our sex
against the mprovdencc the vices of weak or bad
men; tender sincere acknowledgements to the
hg-minded gentlemen, Delegates in the Constitutional
Convention who favored the adoption of the section Sc
curing TO the married women of Indiana independent
rights Of property; and have determined to present
to the Hon. ROBERT DALE OWEN as the original rlover
testimonial in the form Of piece Of plate with suit
able Inscriptions, slight token of our lasting graft
tudc.
That the ofndiana. generally may have an or
pOrtunIty TO contribute tn this laudae object we
have limited the contribution dollar
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12
The American Almanac.

This is one of the most useful works published and
is almost absolutely necessary for every politician and
public man. contains all tbs information in regard
70 the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments
OF the General Government, and of each State in the
Union, that any will wish to refer to; besides
abstract Of all the laws passed by Congress- chronolo
cal table Of che principal of the past year and
very extensive and complete astronomical calculations
For Sale by Ross & RAY, ono door west of Brownings
Hotel. See their advertisements.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

SUMNER LINCOLN FAIRFIELD.-The mother of this
highly gifted poet is in city soliciting subscriP
tons for his works Fairfield is dead, and the profits
that may accrue from the sale Of these works be
carefully appropriated to the support Of large family
of children who are entirely dependant upon her. She
carries with her testimonials of high authority Our cit
liens have now an opportunity of gratifying their tera-
~ taste and the time performing duty which
is still more gratifying of administering to the wants oil
tAe orphaa We trust she will meet with hearty well
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

Y An important section passed the Convention on
yesterday providing that the Senate shall consist oil not
exceeding fifty and the House of Representatives oil not
exceeding one hundred members.
The section providing, amended, that any county
having two-hrds of the representative ratio shall be
titled representative, re-commted to the com
nttee on the Legislative Department, together with
pending amendment providing for sing districts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

cJ-'Whats to payf' asked passenger, as he alieht
cd from cab in New York Fifty cents was the
swer. Indeedy said the passenger the law allows
you but twenty-five cents WELL said whip, but
goes for the higher lasv-'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

70 By reference TO advertising columns it will
be seen that The BAKERS will give two Concerts at
the Masonic Hall Saturday and Monday evenings
We advise all who like good music to go and hear them
They will not come away dissatisfied.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

IL The charities, public and private, bestowed by
Jenny Lind in New York and BROOKLYN are estimated,
by those who have H. best opportunities of knowing,
$50 600
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

IL A fashionable wedding took place ct Albany New
York, last week. and il is stated that the wedding
presents which the bride received valued at near
eight thousand dollars
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

ALICE READ. Bloomington Indiana
JANE II. PEPPER. Rising Sum-
LOUISA F. KENT New Albany, F."
ANN T.. SMITH l."
p. HOLMES DRAKE, Indianapolis,
PAULINE CHAPMAN, :" "
ANN o. MORRISON " Il"
MARY Z. ELLSWORTH, Lafayette q
MARY B. WEST. Indianapolis
SUSAN NJ. HUNTINGTON. Cannclton a.
MARY ST. c. BUEL. Lawrencebnrgh, "
MARY HAMMOND, Indianapolis, q
MARY f. LANE. Lawrenceburuh "
SOPHIA A. HALL, Princeton "
SARAH T. BOLTON Indianapolis
1t viii be esteemed favor if the press Throughout tn
State will insert and notice this Circular. Communica
tions subscriptions the testimonial accompanied
with the and address Of contributors NAV lie al
dressed to Gen. James P. Drake, Treasurer of State
IndionaDolis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-12

MoNpAy. DECEMBER 9th, 1s50--The Convention was
opened by prayer, by the Rev Mr.. Babb.
On motou Of Mr.. Lockhart The communication from
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