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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

The State Sentinel seems TO have more correspon-
dents upon subject connected with calling Conven
ton amend State Constitution, than any of
exchanges. This Is very right, for every question
should be freely and fullly discussed, that we may
have the best Constitution in the Union.
We wish we could induce more gentlemen in this
quarter to turn their attention to such things. Ii
they let things go by default and the Constitution
should be very Objectionable they would then have
no right to complain. Why don't you write = Va
bash Express.
GIVE have on hand at least an hundred columns
OF matter relative to the Constitution. and every day
we accommodating more both original and Sc
lected. We shall present this matter readers
rapidly can, without excluding other
ter OF general interest," which it is necessary 10 pub
lish to keep up with the general progress of things
moral, social and political.
Many people seem to think it very easy thing to
nix the abstract propositions necessary Consttu-
tion,-and apparently overlook the fact, that single
sentence. may be of infinite consequence, wien we
come to egisiate under it, For this reason it is ne
cessary to discuss every proposition detail that
Its full bearing and effect may be appreciated.
Something has been said about the legislative As
senbly and yet the subject is not half exhausted.
The Banking question has been hardly alluded to-
cep by the Lafayette papers, and by correspon-
dent 'Swtzsrland.'' Nothing radical has been said
aSout the administration of The Tau, Though sus-
pest, from what correspondent, of the Express says
that few ''smell a rat"
By the way, this correspondent seems to think tina,
the Convention has right make new Con-
siltution but only to h0soe and heeltdP the old one,
according to terms prescribed by &C; Of the Cen
ersl Assembly Has he read what our correspon-
dent IS" (of the judiciary Department. has said
touching the powers of the Convention What is
the difference between Amending and ''making
anew 20 II would puzzle Philadelphia, if not a
Terre Hauts lawyer, to tell!
The Convention will have power TO uproot, over
turn and construct just they please,-and if
orty Of the people afterwards approve Of the result
of their labor, whether it be good bad,-the su-
but one limit and only one.-the requisiIon OF
sort Of republlcanism, prescribed, very indefinite
ly by the Constitution Of the United States. The
Convention might if it pleased, amend constitu-
tion by adopting the old Royal Charter of Rhode sl-
and, which led to the Dorr Rebellion as the wings
consider it to this day
This cannot successfully be disputed and il shows
the necessity, of which Wing friend of the Ex-
press seems to be conscious, that every important
measure should be thoroughly discussed beforehand
This, not only that the right may be established =
but a measure of prudence and sound policy
that may escape the bad fix which has overtaken
the Kentuckians. who are now, to very considera.
bic extent proposing to repudiate new constitution
made in haste to be repented of at leisure or to BE-
rejected as an abortion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07
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To COrresnOndenis.

F. r. franklin Your has been duly enrolled on The list Of
Soldiers.
81 Le Blue. Your request shall be rsigousy observed by
We can't vouch for the p Department under w present
miserable management.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

ANOTHER EDITOR IN CoScREss.-Col. J. w. jack
son. who has been elected to Congress- to- fill the
csncy accustomed by the resignation of Hoo. Thos.
Butler King, is che Of tho Editors Of the SarannaA
Georgian.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

The city charter of Indian apolis has been so
amended, that is permitted to vote except he
has paid ga corporate for the year preceding
his Vote Wabash Express.
And we suppose that not twenty-five citizens OF
indianapolis are aware of the above fact. The truth
is. that under past legislative rules. shrewd man
could get almost any law passed which pleased him.
We know very well, that we have scrubbed several
good lalcs in our counting room. which, handed to
the right kind Of member, we had no difficulty in
running through. All these were good. in our opin-
ION if we had not been very honest, might per-
hsps have had bad laws passed jus, easily. IL
this telling tales out Of school! We don't know,
nor do we care. The Constitution should fix things
so that laws should not be passed without due DELHI
Grafton. We shall recur to this subject again Ia
good time.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

GIVE shall endeavor 70 publish the speech Of
DR.. FITCH. on the slave question. in next. Il is
creditable alike to the author and to this State.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

OHIo.-The Legislature on the 25th elected Henry
W. King Gree soiler.) Secretary Of State. on the 9Th
ballot Biss. whig. reelected Treasurer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

01rMRs. Fcce will give another concert this eve
ning-which is understood to be The last. We hope
she will have large audience, for we are assured
that she is in all respects deserving Of liberal pa
tronage
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-The Treasurer of Ohio has
made statement to the Legislature, by which it p
pears that there arc over twenty-five thousand dol.
lars OF counterfeit paper money in the Treasury,
which had been received for taxes and dues to the
State. The bursting of some of the banks in which
State deposits, has added further to the losses of
the State. We regret that the loss of the State has
not been ten times great In that case a remedy
might have been demanded by the people.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

TIGRE IsLAND-The Pa. Ledger's Washington wr
ter learns that Tgre Island is going to be surrendered
first by England the United States, and then by the
United States to Honduras. as if Tigre Island were
a pockei-bOok which Honduras had dropped. and the
United States picked up, without the knowledge and
permission of the British justice-ofhe-pe who,
having possessed himself Of the stolen article
il to tie thief and orders him to restore il TO its law
ful owner. This, some writers in Mr., Clsyion's en-
pIoy call straightforward diplomacy; this is mser-
able attempt 10 appearances. while he seems to
bs quite ready to sacrifice the substances Of things
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

ANOTHER MEMORIAL TO CoNGRE sS.-A memorial
to Congress is now in circulation in Phads ,phia,
praying Congress to grant fee simple right to figre
Island in the Pacific ocean, all such persons who
are dissatisfied with the Union. They are TO take
all the rogues now in the peniientiary and aims
houses with them. The Sun says that the memorial
is being numerously signed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

0~rThe post Office at Wheeling. Va, was robbed
a few days since of large number Of letters and
packages. The sum lost, in money. drafts, &C., is
upwards Of ten thousand dollars o Whiggery!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

01rThe RushviIle Jacksonian has been enlarged
by It's new editor. Mr. Hargiti. and ranks
among the best looking papers of the State. We
hope the enterprise of Mr. H. will be amply rewnrd-
ed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

WAYNE CoUNTY.-The Cambridge Reveille of the
I'd inst, states that it is informed that the Commits
sioners of Wayne county have resolved to subscribe
600 600 in the Terre Haute aud Richmond Rrilroad
TO be expended within the limits of the county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07
Gen. Lanc---Whig VS.. WING.

ave notice from several Of exchanges that the
terrified democracy of Indiana putting forth their
most energy 10 impress II upon the minds Of the good
people Of State, that Gen Lane present Governor
Of Oregon Territory, just the be the candidate
of their party, for the Presidency in 1852. Why the
people OF this any other State should countenance the
idea OF placing Gen. Lane in nomination before the
American people, for election the highest official
ton within their gift, is than able conjec-
iure Certain 1t is, that there persons connected
with that party, who are possessed of more ample
qualifications and squat amount of political integrity,
whose nomination and election might be cedilabIs to
the party, perhaps, TO the whole people.
"rbe only which assign tor this step on
the part OF democratic friends, that Of rendering
the rens of government, and discharge the duties of
Chief Magistrate to the satisfaction of the whole people,
not."-Dephi Herald, Wing.
This from one whig-now hear another:
although do not politically sympathise with this
movement, would be pleased see the nomina-
ton of the party conferred upon General Lane. The
northwestern States now compose important part of
the Unlon and Indiana the second State in the north
Ii is therefore due the interests of this impor-
tant section OF the Union, that her claims Just share
OF the honOrs and patronage Of the be urged
by the members of both parties We are therefore dis
claims OF the northwest and of Indiana in particular
the Presidential manson and far the procuring OF
the nomination is concerned which is all the meeting
proposes, we wish il abundant success.
"Regarding General Lane and his qualifications we
have bot little say II he should procure the nomina-
oD expect to oppose his election BY his dur
ing the Mexican war, he has done honor himself and
his State and what fame he has we are disposed TO
claim and guard, the heritage of the State lie is
man of decided ability and will dshonOr any station
to which he may be called. Though he is a bitter par-
san, (as his letter written on his departure for Oregon
proves,) yet would be pleased his nomination
for The coming race when expect TO pat forth
didate by whom General will think il an honor 10 be
beaten.-PerrysoiHe Eagle, Wig.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

PLANK RoADs.-Papers from all parts of the State,
contain accounts Of movements of the people in ia
vor of plank roads. We are glad to the people
wide awake on subject of such great interest to all
The Parke County Wing of the LIST, is nearly filed
with matter of this kind. At meeting held at PORT
land Mills, the Indianapolis and Springfield. Ills,
Plank Road Company was organized, and effective
steps taken for speedy operations. At meeting in
Rockville on Monday more than Twenty-Five thousand
dollars was subscribed, beginning. Well done
Parke! Putnam and Hendricks will next move, and
they will look TO Marion for aid. Can do any
thing. We hope SO.
0-rWill Henry county do any thing towards fill
up the gap in the Central Plank Road between Han
cock and Wayne. They will find it more profitable
than to fool away time on any rail road project.
There are now tpelre mills cutting lumber for the
road outside of Henry. Will they wake up over
there!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

1t seems that General Lane is well pleased with
the Oregon country and can make money there. This
being the case, his friends in this State will certain
y do him great injustice if they bring him back to
run for the office of President of the United States
a station TO which he never attain and one which
he is totally incompetent to I'll. We take the Gen.
eIal 10 be man of too much good common sense to
suffer himself 10 be made a tool of by few ndis-
Greet, weakminded and designing political friends.
Salem NeiCS
Oh Oh 4! very rich to come from one who support
ed Taylor, The most ignorant and incompetent man
who has ever sat- or who probably will sit, in
the Presidential chair
Too much sense Gen. Lane has, has he, to be
made tool off" Well, that's a great deal more
than can be snid of Taylor. He is nothing but a
tool, and depends altogether upon his advisers with
out regard to the "rest of mankind"
i, is something in Gen. Lanes favor. that even his
enemies give him credit for ''good common sense.
Take one of our ''old hats" at present, Mr.. Deal!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

0J-General Coss, in late speech, said that be-
fore he penued the Nicholson letter, he had
sation with Judge Mclean. who coucurred with him
in opinion. that the Wilmot Proviso is unconsiitu-
tional What does neighbor of the State Jour
nal say to this When Cass a candidate, and
while Benton in Missouri was denouncng 'goats
WOOL" neighbor was very solictous about the
Wilmot proviso. Was he sincere then, or has Mr..
Clay converted hint He can change front very
easily, and most wings.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

Dissolution OF THE UsIoS.-There AZ suits
for divorce. pending before single court in Boston
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

GA Washington correspondent of the N. Y
Tribune. thus prefaces long exposure Of the cor
ruption of the Wing administration:
"The Government that has succeeded Polk and
Marcy, do not show disposition to be more frugal
with The money OF the country than their predeces
sors. Patronage is their northern arm Of power"
This is pretty honest confession to come from
wing, and is fine commentary upon the pretended
Honesty" of Taylor and his supporters Patron
age is their northern of power."-yes, and sIa-
very their southern arm. Credit the Tribune with
the unconscious uterance of one TRUTH
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

OSrWe refer the reader Washington letter,
touching the speech of Col. WILLIAM H. BlssELL, of
Illinois. We have read the whole of it. as reported
in the Washington Globe aud shall publish it in full
as soon as we can. We thank Mr. B. most profound
ly. not only for his noble vndication of the north
against the assaults of the Disunonists but especial
y Indianian for his generous vindication of the
Indiana volunteers at Buena Vista. When our peo-
pe'come to read his speech, they will feel much
admiration and gratitude towards him we now do.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

The GRAND jury SYsTEM.-"P." in the Indiana
State Sentinel of the 23d inst is advocating the abo-
hilton Of the Grand Jury System, by the Convention,
to revise the Constitution which is TO meet in Oct,
next. IL be had been acquainted with the Consti,u-
ton of the United States the trouble of writing such
IN article might have been saved part of the 9Th
section in the Amendment Of the U. s. Constitution
reads as follows:
'No person shall be held to answer for a capital
otherwise infamous crime unless on preseutment
or indictment By grand jury, except in cases ars-
ing IN the land naval forces or in the militia when
In actual service in time of war public danger"
The convention cannot abolish the Grand Jury sys-
TEN, without deprivng the State of the power 10 pun
ish criminals, which it is hoped friend p will not
adyocaie.-Richmond Palladium.
The dogmatism of the Wing editors of Wayno
county, is a little amusing. What has our friend
up" to say in answer to the Palladium!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

The approaching election is Of such vast imPor-
lance that we feel greater than usual anxiety in
curing the best the county TO ill the different
stations; we shall therefore, from time to time express
our opinion about the matter until the convention
meets hoping hat our humble advice will be well
csivcd By the convention system Of bringing candi-
dates before the people for their surages II conduct
ed on honorable principles, the best men of the party
are chosen as their leaders and lawmakers and all
the different interests If the party thus honoraby
united il, the general cause of the party The time
has been when person who was DESTROYS Of secur-
ing an Office could do by furnishing dinners and
grog to certain kind Of politicians who could nfiu-
ence enough select delegation in each town.
ship pledged in favor of their particular patron-but
,h., tina b.. co,e nv = T,o,ore1reburoh Rerfxter
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-07

OF The railroad from Xenia 10 Columbus is COM
pleed. and the trains running regularly from
Cincinnati through. We shall 60 to Columbus some
day! Hurrah
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-16
The Cabinet,

The vacancies in the War Departmen:
and the Interior, have been filled by the
President, by the appointment OF MI
CONRAD of Louisiana TO the first, and Hon.
THos. NJ. +, M'kENNAN of Pennsylvania
to the latter. The Cabinet, therefore, is
complete as follows:
Secretary of State, Mr.. WEBSTER
Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. CoRwN.
Secretary Of the Navy, Mr. GRAHAM
Postmaster General, Mr.. HALL
Secretary Of the Interior, Mr. MKESSAH.
Secretary Of War Mr.. CoSRAp.
Attorney General, Mr.. CRIrTENpES.
Amongst the many distinguished sons
of Pennsylvania, Mr. MKennan stands
pre-emnent for ability, integrity and moral
worth, and his appointment is hailed with
the liveliest satisfaction.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-16
The Nomination for Congress.

Mr.. Calvin still adheres to his determi-
gress, and it now becomes our duty TO
look around for some one qualified to rep
resent the Iron District in that body.
Centre county has able men-HALE, Cur
TIN. and probably others, who would fill
the station with much eclat-but having
furnished members for several terms, the
wings there make no claim to the nomi-
nation at this time. Neither Blair nor
Juniata, so far as we are are informed, Of
fer candidate, the latter having appointed
conlerees favorable to the nomination Of
DR.. McCullcch, but without instructions.
In this county the friends of Adjutant
General Irwin are urging his nomination,
while Huntington has probably named
DIR. McCuAoeh.
The Bellefonte Wing, in an article on
Mr.. Calvin's declination, pays just trib-
ute TO his worth. Ii says:
:" We sincerely regret the determination of
Mr.. Calvin. He had given entire satisfaction
10 the people of this county BY the manner in
which he has represented their interests in Con-
gress and the Wing party looked to his re-nom-
inaton with a unanimity we have rarely seen
settled on public servant. No other Candi-
date was spoken of, and until this Card appear
ed we heard Of no aspirant for the place he
filled. We still have hopes that he may be in
duced TO suffer his name TO be used, and have
no doubt that this county will be represente in
the Conference by gentlemen ready TO express
the sentiment Of the Whig party by again
placing him before the people. Should he ad-
here to his determination, and refuse nomina-
tion which would be made unanimously il is
full time the Whig party of the District should
canvass the claims of gentlemen who wish 10 be
his successor. We have heard of number Of
candidates in Huntingdon, Miffiin, and Juniata
counties, all good and true men, either of whom
would be acceptable to the Wings of Centre"
Centre county sets up no claim TO the can
didate, and we understand what we saw when we
declare that no Wing in this county claims or
asks the nomination on personal considerations
Centre county has received too many distin-
gushed marks of favor and confidence from the
other counties Of the District, she understands /
too well the necessity for harmony and unanim- /,
ity at this crisis, TO disturb the energetic and
successful action of the party by proposing
candidate out Of time We are prepared to /
support to the utmost of our ability the nominee
OF the Conference, and the action of the Wing
party OF this county in the contest will be unit
ed and energetic. We speak our own senti-
ments on this subject, and so far as We are in
formed, (and we have taken pains to inquire
the sentiments Of the party to which we have the
honor 10 be attached. II is true we could pre-
sent q candidate, and with as much unanmity
as in the sentiment We expressed in this article,
but for the present we throw the selection on
the other counties OF the District .
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-16
]. Porter Rrawley.

The Crawford Gazette says of the loco
foco candidate for Surveyor General
=" We stated, as soon as the nomination OF Nh;
Brawley was known, that he would DC distanced
badly in this his native county. We were fulI!
aware of his unpopularity, and spoke then trom
the book Oar assertions have been backed up
by hundreds of Democrats, over their own sig
natures, and hundreds of others, who do not
wish publicly 10 make known their sentiments,
will veto his aspirations al the polls.
" Neither he nor his friends have any hope
whatever that he can, in any event, receive even
a respectable vote. This is truly an unusual.
an astonishing circumstance in the annals o.
political history. A candidate abandoned BY ms
party at home! Well may the Democracy o.
other poriiors OF the State fall back aud Eepa.
diate candidate who IS repudiated bv those
who know him best
Such is the state of nur political atmosphere
in Crawford county-and such, to greater or
less extent is the state OF feeling in the whole
Northwestern portion Of the State If all who
desire that honesty, capacity, and moral
worth" shall constitute the passports to Office
will do their duty, Joseph Henderson of WASH
inston county vii! be elected by an oyerwhsla'-
ing majority"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-16

IL The locofoco nominations have pro-
duced deep dissatisfaction in the ranks of
that party throughout this county, particu-
larly against the nominee for Assembly.
The insulting rejection of Mr.. Gibboney,
without even assigning cause for the act
it not having been done under the pre-
text Of " one term,' as the published pro-
ceedings Show-has aroused many who
have heretofore submitted quietly to the in
consistencies exhibited by their county con-
vcntions within the last four or five wears,
10 a proper view of the dictatorial course
pursued by those who have taken the reins
into their hands, under belief, perhaps,
that the Democracy" would like we'll
trained oxen, bear any yoke that might be
imposed. They cannot understand why a
faithful public servant-falihtul certainly TO
that party-of good character, and perhaps
better qualified than the nominee, should
be thrown aside without word of cxpla-
nation, and in a manner that implies CEN
sure on his conduct! Can the Democrat
enligh,en them