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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

WABASH County, Democratic nominations: For
Rep. DeIegste.-W. B. Barlow; for Representative,
Gabriel Swiiart; for Treasurer, Archibald Slit; for
Auditor. VIM Steele. Jr. for County Commissioner
III. G. Frame; for Assessor, III. b. Olin. Harrison
Kendall declared to be the choice Of the county
for Senatorial Delegate for the district Of Wabash
and Miami. .-. =,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The Naval ScHooL.-The Annapolis Free Press
states that orders have been received the Naval
School, directing the complete Reorganization Of the
institution on the Plon Of the Academy at West
Point Several new profsssorshps will be established.
and a number of new buildings erected. The school
viii hereafter be known the "Naval Academy"
Here is one good act TO be put 10 the credit of the
Administration. at least. We have visited the Ma
val school at Annapolis and know that it needed the
reorganization directed. 1t is Of much impor-
lance to the country thanthe Military school. for
rious reasons. We hope now that the Secretary Of
the Navy will adopt some rule of aiplay. in regard
to the class Of officers for whom this school was as
tabished, that all will have something like equal
chances. at sea and ashore.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

6rRey. Peter McEnally, of the Baltimore annual
conference of the Methods, Epi ,copal Church, died
very suddenly the 18th ult., Philpsburg. Pa.
on the mountain. He had alighted from bis carriage
to adjust something that was wrong. and complained
Of stitch in his side. remarking that in few mo-
ments he would be dead man, when he almost in
stanty expired. He had been for time in feeble
health, and extensively known and esteemed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The CINcrssArI TINES appeared on Thurday last
in new Dress In speaking of the business Of the
establishment, the editor says
We pay out more than go 900 a year, at present
for prize tales poetry and lies, and next yeGr intend
to increase the amount to $4,000 aud manufacture
the lies at home.
The editor evidently has commenced operations
in the department he has reserved for home manu-
facture.-Pa. Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

ESocH r. JAMES. Esq. has been nominated az the
democratic candidate for the Senate for the district of
Possy and vsnderbureh. We presume he will be re-
elected OF course; for the democrats have ample
strength 10 do il, and Mr.. j. is fully entitled TO their
confidence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

E. D. Mansfield, Ed, of the Cincinnati Atlas, in
recent letter from New York, thus expresses hun
self in regard TO the Homestead question:
The Hoznesfsad Exemption Bin has passed the New
York Legislature, fixing the value OF property ex-
>'npted FROM exception at $1,000. The Tribune 10
very much rrjnIcrd. So |. But, fancy, there
may be difference in the reascns. This exeinp-
tiou Of the Homestead not Socialist operation BY
any means IL IL the most cDnserraffre measure |
have ever known propnsed this Country; bus con-
sentative think Of right principles nd right results.
Just take the statistics of New York-suPPose each
head Of family possesses himself Of house and
lot. worth $1,000 each There 400. 900 heads of
families in New York. Consequently there would be
Jour hundred millions Of dollars exempt from e1ecu-
tim. aud this all in real estate. This is nearly the
value of al the real estate in the State. In Ohio,
the Hnnestead Exemption. ia the exemption of per-
sonal property (3OO) frorn would (f prop
eriy we're equally dis,ributed exempt all the property
Of the S,aie
Now, in IA vor of this measure for these rea-
sons: FIRST, il is protection to families against
the dissipation OF their property, by grog bills gam
bling bills cheat bills and fool bills Secondly it is
premium to all young men to get homestead for
their sweethears After the passage of such act
every young woman should say to her lover. where ID
the home you mean to take tot Thirdly. il is a
check upon the fuctuaon of property. made tickle
BY the inordinate propensity to mercantile pursuits
In all respects, this measure conservative;
seryaive Of the Family. conservative of Property
and conservative of the Stability of Society. think
every encouragement should be given TO young mer
to obtain portion. however small of the soil; and
when family is placed little spot of earth
which they can call their own, il should not be dc.
peudent on every wind and wave Of the Mercantile
world. II is beautiful figure, that in the Bible
representing every man sitting under his own Vine
and Fgtree. 1t is profound truth, too that this j.
condition in Politica Economy, which by the Mora
and Natural Laws, must precede the condition Of
which sees thousands Of it's vagrant wanderers seek
ing spot to lay their head, living upon crust o
bread doled out by public charity The walls of the
wreched reach the Of the happy and all socet,
groans together. in the travail Of its spirit!
You may depend upon il. that the Homestead Ex
emption Law is the best Poor Law which eve
enacted. II is law Of prevention, which is wortl
ten remedies. ft
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The Boston Post. of Monday last, publishes a let
ter from Jossph A. Atwood. dated ssTerre Haute.
April 49, $780," which states that Dr. Parkman. for
whose murder Dr.. Webster 10 now under sentence OF
death in Boston. arrived in Terre Hause by canal
boat and soon AFTER left by stage for St. Louis, under
the assumed name of A. M. Thiston. He was re-
cognzed by DR.. r. w. Dillinghamer. who bad for
merly been intimately acquainted with him and who
- willing 10 swear to his identity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Charles d. Bright was tried. on Tuesday last, in
the circuit Of Rush county for the murder Of
Knowles Vanosdsl. He found guilty Of murder
in the second degree, the punishment for which is
imprisonment for life; but was recommended by the
Jury to the cemency Of the Governor account Of
HE voufh
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

o. We regret 10 learn that Mr.. G. B. Hart. one
Of the excellent representatives. Of Bartholomew coun-
ty last winter. and who was in nomination for re-
election. has declined on account of bad health.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

FyAccordng to the Minnesota Pioneer the Chip
pewa or Muskeeo Indians who live in the northeast
ern part Of that Territory in such destitute
condition be compelled die their fellows
unless they can get aid. The rice crop failed last
season. and something has caused the rabbits to en-
tirely abandon the country.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

MokAL.-Let ever parent master of a child, re-
fleet that punishment for unintenonal errors
is cruel the child and calculated to crush his
spirit and Also in after years, as sure as punishment
follows the commission OF wrong acts. IN some form
or other so will he who is unjust cruel to those
under his CONTROL pay the penalty for his brutal con-
d..~f
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Prorrssos KsrLY.-Ths lectures Of Mr.. Kecly. on
a mental electriciy." have afforded good deal Of
amusement, satisfying bis audience generally, and
puzzling the . knowing ones - not little.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Gen. Shields, in his remarks in the United States
Senate on the territorial question: thus speaks in re-
ference TO the claim set up by Texas to portion of
New Mexico :. fss-
Texas has no right, claim, or title to any portion
of New Mexico. either this side the other
side of the Rio Grande. She conquered it.
never occupied it, reduced it to possession and
never exercised any authority over it.. She has no
more title to Santa Fe than she has to San Francisco,
not particle. That country, and the whole of that
country WINS under the law jurisdiction and author
ity Of Mexico, when 1t wrested from that coun-
try by the arms Of the United States. - t-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

postscript from Boston states j, is understood that
DR.. Webs.ers counsel have taken out writ Of error
upon the ground that the order upon the municipal
court for certifying the indictment up to the Supreme
court was no, fully set forth in The certificate by the
clerk Of the municipal court.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Gov. WRIeHr.-Ws perceive, says the CanneltoD
Economist. that fault is found with the Execu-
tive Of this State consequence or his exercise of
the pardonng power No one can escape censure,
but think those who complain Of Gov. Wright
would do well TO recoIlect that
HTo err 10 human 10 forxius diviusD
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

wasHrNeros. May 8. 1850.


SESATE.--Not In session to-day.
HoUsE.-Mr. Fesihersion. dem. of Miss, asked
leave to offer resolution requesting the President to
have prepared and delivered the House at its next
session. of the opinions Of the Attorney General
delivered from March, 1641, to the present time. which
give constructions 10 the public laws not OF tempo
rary character.
An objection being made the resolution not re-
ceved. A motion was then pu, to adjourn till Mon
day. but defeated upon calling for the yeas and
nays
Mr. Wilmot asked that the Committee take up the
California message to enable him to make some re-
marks
The members drew around the gentleman. and the
confusion which prevailed subsidized into respectful
attention.
Mr. WiImot said that The debate on the subject Of
California aud the question concerned with it, had.
10 his judgment, produced wonderful results. The
settled and fixed purpose of the South had been dis
closed for the doubt to the termination OF the
fIct-it wac 10 extend slavery territories. II
there my room for doubt heretofore, there was
doubt 90 longer. There question more fraught
with consequences thu the ultimate decision of that
now in their hands. aud which is to determine the
character aud post of the southern portion Of our
country. And it will settle another question: Dane-
ly, whether tue government 10 10 be administered in
the spirit which gave it BIRTH or whether ars,oc-
racy based slave property and slave representation
shall control it, Ia this aspect il has been viewed by
the South and the part Of Southern men. bordering
almost on madness. They bonnd by no sacred
ties to the Union, but are banded together man
for the accomplishment Of their object and that is the
Perpetuity of Slavery. There is disguise. The
exi,tence OF the Union and the stability Of the gov
eminent is threatened by the South In his judgment.
their spirit Of threatening and defiance must be- resis
ted, the North the greatest slaves. What. he
asked shall the line of duty be prescribed under
the pressure of the reasonable threats-shall be
told hat 81. L.,
peril of the existence Of the government ITSELF II
We submit to this any longer, our freedom here. and
the fundamental principles of the Constitution
dermined.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

FAcErroUs.-The editor of the Lynn Bay State. in
advertising for apprentice. says that boy "not
older at fftoen than most folks at fifty. find en-
office
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

6--an eminent lawyer, who is said to have much
sxPerienes in criminal trials has been furnishing the
New York Commercial Advertiser with a series Of
articles designed to show that the verdict against
Websssr IL not justified by the evidence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Trees are migratory in their habits, for whereas
they winter. they leare in the spring. mos
Of them are extremely polite and full of boughs
Aud much like dog. too, for We never saw one
however young, that did not BARK.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

CoMnIssros MERCHANTS We would call asten-
We know these gentlemen, and when latsy on riv-
err jauns. heard them spoken Of in the highest terms
for punctualty. despatch, and reasonable charges.
We recommend their establishment to The favorable
notice Of friends.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

6TThe Rochester Knockngs'' extending
through the east. Connecticut is now in "nyste-
rious" excitement on the subject. .fa
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

0t-Ths "Western Sum-" At Vineennes. ono Of
the papers in the State. has been
in consequence Of the Office having been taken from
the proprietor. Ono. R. Jonss) for debt. 49,.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

0UrThe London correspondent of the Philadelphis
North American writes that hammer. weighing Elk
an establishment in New York. 1t is the largest
hammer ever made in England.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Western paper announces the sitting Of tn
Court of Common Fieas. We suppose that Of cours
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Late sdvices from Florida announce that Billy Bow
egs the ndiun Chief, had finally the conclu-
sion not TO emigrale.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Work or Arr LosT.-Powers' statue OF Eve,
considered hs greatest work. has been lost BY ship
wreck on the Spanish coast.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Dr.. DoD's ExEcurloN has recently been the subject
of remark in connection with the sentence upon Dr.
Webster. The facts are these DIR. bod. Prebend
Of ST. Paul's and Chaplain the King, committed
forgery a young lord to whom he was preceptor.
The amount was for thousand pounds and the
money obtained through the agency of a broker.
Tn the filing up of the bond blot in the word seven
appeared aud that led to the discovery Of the forgery
On DIR. bod being charged with the offence he candid
ly admitted that he was the author of the bond and
declared that it would be redeemed when it came to
maturity, and was informed that in case the money
should be refunded no proceedings would be taken
against him. He accordingly refunded $4,000. and
gave execution his property for the balance.
Nevertheless. he exposed. and taken before the
Lord Mayor who was obliged to commit the unfortun-
ate Doctor for trial Dr. ID. the founder of sew
eral benevolent institutions, and the that he
cially exerted himself for, and the zeal to aid which
led his conviction. the Magdalen Asylum in ST.
Georges Field. The money that was frauduenfly
obtained was not to be applied for the Doctors bene
fit but for the Asylum alluded to. Great exertions
were made to save the life of that had been
useful
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The directors of the Fall River (Mass.) Railroad
shave declared by vote that ardent spirits shall
be transported over this road" We give publicity
the fact that persons whose business or pleasure
may oblige them to travel the Fall River Rail-
road, may abstain from drinking Otherwise they viii
be stopped. Fancy conversation like the following,
between the ticket seller at the depot and traveller
"a ticket sir, if you please" "Do you drink ar
dent spirits sir!" Eyes sir, sometimes" "When
did you drink last. sir 2" "Why took night-cap
last night, and let me see-I had an eye-opener this
morning" do you suppose, sir, at this moment
there is any ardent spirits in your stomnchi" Wel.
sir, think the nightcap is off but can't say about
the eye-openere don't think that's gone yet" You
can't travel this road. SIR. Cant travel
this road Why not, pray!" There's the regula-
ton Of the directors, sir No ardent spirits shall be
transported this road read it for yourself"
MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-Col. c. G. DeRussy and
his three sons. all of age, drowned in Sibey's
Lake, in the neighborhood Of Natchitoches, few
days since. They had gone out in a small boat. fish
ing. and were caught in squallthe boat upset and
they were drowned. A gentleman by the name Of
Palmer. who was with them. swan to the shore. The
bodies have not been recovered. Col. DeRussy was
educated at West Point. and for many years was in
the army He was Colonel Of the Louisiana Regi-
ment in the Mexican war, and had command at Tam
pico
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

CiTIEs.-A correspondent Of the Pa. Ledger, ina
recent letter, said-"Jefe,son nsde an egregisns
bunoer when he called settles the body
polite" The FIRST reformer must have been born in
a city. Not only political, moral. and industrial
truths come from cities, bot whatever improvement
agriculture has derived from chemistry and labor
saving machinery, has found its impetus in cities.
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, the parent Of
similar institutions throughout the Union, was Of
Phaoelphia origin. An idea conceived even in the
country requires the capital of city 10 put il into
shape. The Jealousy which Pittsburgh and the inte-
rior towns and country freely exhibit towards
PHILADELPHIA is unfortunate II impedes legislation;
lowers the intellectual character of the State The
fact tha, Pennsylvania her reformed prison dis
cipline, Franklin Institute, Philosophical Society.
and above all her common school system, which is
rewriting her history on new letters of light-to
Philadelphia genius and effrt, should alone crush the
unworthy spirit"
There is some truth in all this but there another
side to the picture, social well political, which
will in some degree sustain Mr.. Jefferson. The fol-
lowing affords single glance at it; morally and So
cially:
SOCIETY IN PHILADELPHIA. The Daily News
states the estimated population of Philadelphia at
the present time to be $50, 900 Or other words,
10000 families. OF this number only 1000 fami-
lies have competency for support above manual la
Dor 10000 depend upon mechanical and profession
al branches aud the residue of Al 900 is divided in
to two parts, viz 10000 who labor, DESTROYS
of laboring, and 1900 who resort to Legitimate
and criminal means for livelihood. OF the latter
class, 5000 supposed to be beggars; 1000 who
depend upon the ofal Of the streets and what they
can collect from the kitchens Of the wealthy 5000
who steal; 1000 who starve for want of any kind
Of support, and 5000 who follow promiscuous
livelihood Such are the state Of society in Phia-
delphia and the elements which compose it,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

MOUNT EAGLE TRIPoLI, for polishing, &c.-This
article, discovered within the las, two years. has
found it's way all The country. into families for
domestic use, glass manufactures. workers of the
softer metals into finished surfaces Rail Roads, for
polishing tho relectors and ornamental work Of the
locomotives, factories. for cleansing glass and lamps
&C., &c.
Its superiority arises from it's great delcacy and
power The lustre is brilliant and lasting, and pro-
duced rapidly and easily. Families have found il
invaluable for their silver and coarser wares-in
short as remarked by the Scientific American" in
article upon it. of all the substances which have
been applied to polish glass and metals. none can
equal that substance known by the name of Trpoli."
A travelling agent for the sale of the above is
at the Palmer House, and hope that our druggists
and grocers will obtain supply for this market.
How TO MAKE WHITEwAsH.-As this is the sea-
son of the year for whiiewashing the Ohio Cutipa-
tor recommends the following RECEIPT for making
whitewash, which is said Tin the Horticulturist) to
be of the best and most durable character:
Take barrel and slack one bushel Of freshly burn
ed lime in it, BY covering the lime with boiling
water.
After it is Stacked, add cold water enough to bring
it to the consistency of good white wash Then dis
solve in water, and add one pound Of white vitrio
(sulphate of zinc) and quart of fine salt
To give this wash cream color, add one-half
pound Of yellow ochre 10 powder. To give i, fawn
color. add pound Of yellow ochre. one-fourth of
pound of Indian red.
To make the wash handsome grey stone color
add one-half pound of French blue aud one fourth
of pound of Indian red; drab will be made by
adding one-half pound of sienna, and one-fourth
pound Of Ventian red.
For brick or stone instead of one bushel of lime,
take half busbel of hydraulic cement.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

lie w nebngton correspondent OF the New York
Tribune, is down upon the northern wings in the
Senate for their desetion Of Mr. Benton in his oppo-
sition TO Mr.. Clay's resolutions of compromise. He
says they left southern to fight alone and
aided upon the floor of the Senate; though that man
assailed by Senator Foote in strain that viola
ted every parliamentary rule and at defiance every
principle of decorum. yet they refused to stand by
him and by the principles of freedom. 1t by this
conduct-lhis bowling down to the spoils Of party
that the north is to be tramped in the dust by the
slave power and overawed in Its struggle for freedom
to the territories.
Col. Benton struggled through the day most
fully, and when at last overpowered fell with bis
face to the foefell contendng for the admission of
California upon It's own merits alone. But he
opposed by perhaps the only WING the Senate that
cpuld successfully resist him; that wing was Henry
Clay He mnrshaled the ranks. encouraged those
who showed disposition waver, and finally tri-
umphed, by vote Of % to "a. There is now no
to doubt, that there il strength Senate
carry bill upon Mr.. Gays plan.
But what of the House will il succeed there
The Trbune's correspondent is fearful that it will
The wings in the House, he intimates, show symp-
toms of having been tempered with by the southern
The wicked and corrupt schemes for president
making begin already to develope themselves. and
there is no telling who may not mex, turn traitor TO
the cause of freedom. Some of the wing members
of the House from New York, one or two from Penn
sy!vania, with number Of others will go with The
south in favor of Mr.. Cays plan ..There is dis
guising" Gays the Tribune's correspondent, 'that
bad state of feeling exists among the wings" And
this feeling be thinks will rebound to the strengthen
ing of the slave power aud ''loco-focoism."
The truth Of the matter is the nerthern wings are
caving in. Harry Clay has been at work with them
Daniel Webster has been laboring to bring them up
to the stckng-pIace; and we begin to fear that the
consequence will be the defeat of the proviso by the
very party which claimed to be it's mest supporters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-08-09

EH- we are authorized to announce
Maj. e. ALEXANDER as Candidate FOR
reelection to TIL" Legislature, at the next
election.