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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

guardian spirits who would look over, with more care,
the work of the Convention, when referred for their
pervison. Other committees might be appointed and
should be appointed different questions they arise.
Mr.. Morrison of Marion opposed the appointment of
three great committees. They would be too unwiedy
for under fair division of labor they would have be
constituted of fifty members each
On motion, the pending resolutions were laid on the
table, when
The President laid before the Convention the
pondence of the officers Of State in relation the
the Masonic Hall for this convention which the Agent
for the hall declines rent the for hundred
dollars per month; but proposes to fit mp the for
twenty dollars per day, or such compensation as the
Convention may agree upon; which, motion of Mr..
Petit, was laid upon the table.
Mr. Rariden offered resolution that the Secretary
ascertain and report, whether convenient room
be procured for the sessions of this Convention
On motion, the word Secretary" stricken out
and a committee of three inserted
Thus amended the resolution adopted
Mr.. Milroy offered resolution, that committee Of
seven be appointed whose duty it shall be- to enquire
into and report to this Convention upon the legality of
the claim of the present State Printer do the printing
for this Convention, and that in the meantime the Sec
retary of the Convention be authorized the
essary printing be done the prices usually paid for
similar work done for the General Assembly.
Before the question was taken on the adoption of the
resolution
The Convention adjourned
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17
NO. 20.

day next, convenient dav thereafter he would
Introduce resolution nquring into the necessity of so
amending the Constitution, as TO allow an additional
amount of banking capital and providing that such a
system of banking may be created as will allow a
healthy competition in banking and establish SAFE cor.
rect and udicious general banking law under which all
banking operations shall hereafter be managed in the
State.
Mr.. Foster gave notice, that Wednesday next, or
at subsequent day. he would introduce resolution
to amend our present State Constitution, that fines
heretofore appropriated for the Of County Semna-
ries should be appropriated for the use of Common
Schools in the different townships wherever such fines
arc assessed and collected
For the purpose Of giving the different committees
time TO report, motion
The Convention adjourned until tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-10-17

amendment upon the table, which motion did not pre-
vail
Mr. Foster favored the amendment of his colleague
(Mr. Reed)
The question was taken on the amendment to the
amendment of Mr. Reed filling the blank with one from
each Congressional District; which amendment was
adopted
Mr.. Mcguire proposed a committee of two from each
Congressional District; which amendmentwas adopted
The amendment of Mr.. Reed amended to wit:
That committee of two from each Congressional Dis
trct beapponted to report plan for the business of this
Convention, and designate the number and functions
OF the different committees, )" adopted the
sense of the Convention.
Mr.. Klgore offered preamble and resolution, 'sthat
we recommend to the people of the State the present
Constitution proposed by their Delegates in A. D.
1876 and adopted by the people, and that this Conyen-
ton now adjourn, sine die"
Mr.. Wolfe moved that the resolution he laid upon the
table; which motion prevailed-ayes 1877 noes H.
Mr.. Hall offered the following resolutions; which
were laid upon the table until the committees ap
pointed, TO witt
l. That Judges and all other officers shall be elected
by the people
3 That corporations shall be erected under a general
aw-indivdua liability the extent of stock shall be
mposedthe issue of bills of credit for general circua
ton shall be prohibited. No banking privileges shall be
granted except a State Bank and limited number Of
Branches, properly restricted.
g. That special Legislation shall be prohibted-no
act shall embrace than subject and that shall
be expressed in its title. Upon the final passage of
cry bill in either House, the yeas and nays shall be en-
tered upon the ournas and 20 act OF the General As
semby shall be in force until after its publication in print
and distribution among the people
A. That the Legislature shall be prohibited from grant
ing divorces and from establishing lotteries
s. That the Legislature shall be prohibited from
rowing money upon the faith of the State without the
of the people expressed through the baotbox
6. That the Legislature shall meet biennally-but
may be convened by the Governor of emergency
T. That all fines assessed for any breach of the penal
laws shall be applied to the support of schools
g. That all distinction between proceedings in courts
of law and os equity shall be abolished also all dis
tinction between different kinds of actions.
9. That the House of Representatives shall consist o
hundred members and the Senate of fifty members
proUded the number in either house may be diminished
| by legislative enactment.
10. That all elections by the General Assembly. OF
either branch thereof shall be determined by plurality
of the votes given.
After the introduction and adoption of several bust
ness resolutions,
The Convention adjourned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

The Slavery Question still occupies the
attention of both Houses, and yarns enough
have been spun on that subject to last for
fifty years.
In the Senate. on Tuesday, on motion
made by Mr.. Foote that some territorial
bills be made the special order at an early
day, a regular scene came of between him
and Mr.. Benton. The latter believing
the motion to have been made-as il
doubtless was--for the purpose of post
poning the admission Of California, gave
notice to those who desired her admission
that they must now stand by her where
upon Footc replied with much warmth,
nduiging IN q coarse personal attack on
Mr.. Benton. Mr.. y. explained, when
Foote again sustained his reputation for
biliingsgate.
MIR. Bcnton-I pronounce it cowardly to rfy.
in>uIts where they cannot be chastised
Nr Foote rose-Loud calls Of "ordar.u
Air. Benton-ls Senator to be backguarded
day in and day out
MIR. Foote lin his seattle is A blachgua "a
cries of ' order.'' I" ordern
MIR. Benton (resuming)-ls language to be used
here which could not be used 10 an oyster cellar,
grocery or tayern'
MIR. Foote called to order
Mr.. Benton (continuing) Are such things to
go on Sir, il is time to stop them, and if per.
sons use such language here, in place where q
cudgel cannot be applied TO them-the voice OF
public indignation must be brought to bear upon
fhen, until public sentiment can make them be-
have with the manners which are due TO the
Senate
/ Inc Vice President repeated the call to order.
mr, benton--Well, sir, let the words objected
,b - oe takeh down in writing in accordance with
Aiter some further colloquy, MIR. Foo, said {,
! the door was not thrown open 10 him bx n. -
Bspfon, he could not proceed farther. Hs ~.
mdted, however, that he stood by ali he had .aid
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TER MS:
ONE R0EzSR PER ASNEM,
Notices of Advertisements.

The Railroad Hotel has been opened by Mr..
Allison, and is now ready for the reception OF
travellers and others.
Mr. Lyttle will open school on the 9th April.
Mr.. Hammond will be at Turner's during the
next week with lot of choice inoculated Peach
Trees.
FL. Hoffman has on hand an assortment of
Irwin & Co.'S Centre county Iron.
Henry Ort requests information Of boy
named David A. Baker, who LETT his employ on
Monday last.
James 4. Lilley has taken the tailor stand
lately occupied by Mr.. M'Fadden.
The Committees of the Lewistown & Tusca-
rora Bridge Company invite attention to their
advertisement for stock to construct a plank
road, and for proposals for grading the ground,
and supplying plank and sleepers.
Dr.. BARTLETT will give Free Lecture at the
Town Hall this evening, and tenders advice
gratis to the afflicted.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29
INFORMATION WANTED.

4 BOY named DAVID A. BAKER, between
II IA and 10 years Of age, fair face, and some
what stopping walk, left the employ of the un-
dersigned last Monday morning without any
notice of his intentions. Solicitous for his well
fare, and desirous of securing him proper stu-
alton, any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by the subscriber. Having
understood that he had betrayed strong part-
ality for the canal, situation in which he would
be exposed TO strong temptations, il is hoped
that if boy answering his description will
make application to boat owners, that the sub
scriber will be apprised of it,
HENRY ORT,
March ~, lS50-3t near Lewistown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

casuist in the Providence Journal wishes to be
informed, supposing it to be true, as charged,
that Brigham Young, of Deseret, the Mormon
leader, has twenty-six wives, whether the es-
tablishment of this new and peculiar institution
OF polygamy or BrighaRy in Deseret, would en-
tile Brigham to remove to Massachusetts, or
Rhode Island with his tweatysix wives? The
Journal thinks it is certain that, according to the
Calhoun doctrine, be would at least have the
right to carry them into any territorial govern
ment
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29
vAsH,ssTos. March os lsso

An exhibition of the merits of Reynolds self
sharpening plough took place this morning.
President Taylor and number of members of
Congress were present, and expressed them
selves highly pleased. The President exhibited
ms skill as farmer BY beating all present in
handling the plough.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

Ia We have a considerable sum of
money to make up during the ensuing
month. and expect that those indebted TO
us viii call and settle. Reluctant as we
are to bring suit against any one, self-de-
fence will compel US to resort to that
measure unless this notice is needed By
those concerned
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

t"A young man was arrested in New
Hampshire, on the charge of keeping his
mouth open on Sunday" A true bill was
found, as it is against the law to keep a
dram-shop open on that day.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29
TAILORING.
j \ Wi E y A. LII EY

= ESPECTFULLY informs the public tha, he
III has taken the shop recently occupied BY
WILLIAM McFADpES, in MARKET street, one
door north of Alfred Marks Drug store, up
stairs, Lewistown, where he will continue the
above business, in all its various branches He
soilcIts share of public custom, and promises
10 devote all his time and attention to his bus-
ness, and hopes by so doing to merit encourage
ment. He will be in the regular receipt Of the
fashions OF each season, and prepared to make
his garments to please all who may favor hin,
with call. lMarch %, l650-3m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

Ey Rev. L. II. W MONROE. of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Presiding
Elder of this district, has taken up his re-
sidence in Lcwistown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

II We have heard il said that the Rail
road Company intend giving the members
of the Legislature 4 ride over their road
and dinner at ALLIsoN's Railroad Hotel,
opposite this place. The affair we believe
is 10 come off tomorrow. We would not
pretend to say that they deserve a dinner,
such as ALLISON doubtless will provide,
but every one richly deserves ride on
q rail.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

tSThe weather prophets, noticed in
our last, were right-we've had two or
three sprinklings of snow since then, with
unusually cold weather.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

The Baltimore Weekly American, COmpen-
dunn of NeUs, and Prices Cilrreat-The
editors of the American have commenced the
publication of weekly paper under the above
title, to be issued every Saturday morning Its
ample pages will contain all the news OF the
week selections of useful, entertaining and
literary character; and also the full, complete
and reliable Review Of the Baltimore Market
published IN the daily and tri-weekly American.
Such OF cur readers as have business relations.
with that city, or are otherwise interested in il,
can procure no paper which will prove more
satisfactory inan this-the American having
for many years held first rank among the
newspapers Of this country. Terms 81 per
unnum in advance. Address (post paid) Dob
bin, Murphy e. Bose. Baltimore Md, or cali a;
the Gazette Office, and wa vii! forward sub
scripti0ns.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29
SCHOOL.

w WI. H. III II TIE
WILL open SCHOOL in the school room
w lately occupied by him in this borough, on
MONDAY, April sth. 1850,
TERMS Spelling, Reading, Writing and
Arithmetic, so per scholar; Grammar, Ge-
oography, Algebra, Philosophy, Bookkeeping,
&c, $500 per scholar.
LewistowD, March 29, lS50-2t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

~ Such of our subscribers as have
changed, or intend to change their resi-
dences, will please leave information Of
their location at the office.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

DTThe voting for determining the qnes-
tion of Sunday travel on the Pennsylvania
Railroad commenced on Monday last. So
far the vote stands as follows:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

New YORK 5T GAs-LrGHr-prce twenty
five cents-published by Dewitt g. Davenport,
Tribune Buildings, New York. The above is
the title Of new work from the pen Of the
author Of those worldrenowned sketches,
." New York in Slices >. and If NC are to De.
iieve the assertions of the metropolitan press
the Gas-Llght" GLIMPSE are even more Vivid,
graphic, and picturesque than the &" Slices 3"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-03-29

R'A pike, weighing 93l pounds, has
been caught in Sciota River,
10 Keep out Of the woods, for the trees
are just beginning to shoot.
" They want to call the new $50 gold
coins d" Washingtona." a good name
couldn't be better
~ The annual report Of the City mspec-
tor OF New York shows that the total num-
Der OF deaths in that city for the year Isf9
was 23,723; of which l2,469 were males
and | ,3O4 females. OF these 4452 were
children under one year Of age, and ,6O5
were children under five years of age.
VThe Louisiana Statesman saws tfat
an insect SO small as to require microsco-
pic eyes 10 detect it, is DESTROYING the
orange trees IN that vicinity, and on the sea
coast. They attack the trunk and limbs
III immense bodice, covering it az with q
second bark, and seem 10 destroy itby ab-
zorpbon4
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-26

HOUsE-HURUIsHING DRY GOODS.
THE subscribers havhe now in store full and
i complete assortment of furnishing goods, of
every description, in their line, such as
25 pieces English and French Velvet Carpsting
80 pieces English Brussels Carpeting. Of the latest
styles
rs pieces Imperial Tbree-ply carpeting. of the
latest styles
rs pieces Brussels, Tapestry, Royal, Twilled and
Plain Venetian Carpeting, for halls and stairs
loo pieces superior Ingram Carpeting, Lowell man
rs pieces fine and common Ingram Carpeting
3 full sheets very superior Eng1sh Oil Cloths,
tireiy new designs which will be cut for any
size or shaped hall or room, IN one sntirs
piece pket 8stl
$50 pairs superne Bed Blankets, Of every size from
81 to l4-4 4
rs white and coored Marssilles Quilts, very hand
some sg aef
80 white and striped Counterpanes low priced
10 pieces Table Damasks, superior fine
10 pieces Table Diapers, low priced
S-4, l0-4, l2-4, and l4-4 Satin Damask Table
Cloths
100 dozen Satin Damask Table Napkins
Also, Piano and Table Covers, Toilet Covers
Towellings, Linen and Cotton Shectings, &C., &c
All of which have been selected with great care,
and will be offered upon the most accommodating
terms, p. III. HOOE CO.
JAN 2--if [Unionl
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CARD.

Wines and Liquors.
rTVHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully call
Il attention to his stock of WINES AND L.
QUORS.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &C, in their purity, his
longer erpencs the businsss, conducted by him,
and direct personai knowledge ci the uaiosIs
scins grosoing distrisfs Of Europe an Is possssssd
by amy oter house tts city, afford for
the character and quality Of all articles sold by
him. - sa-rfif :
The arrangements of his store and vaults are
such as to make them, faef the substitute for the
cellar Of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots Of choice
Wines for special occasions, be supplied AT the
shortest notice. with Wines dscanfsd for ssanediafs
uss, including Wines Of France and Germany, not
usually 10 be obtained here.
COUNTRY TRADE supplied Mt wholesale prices
on most favorable terms
CLUES will find IL much TO their advantage 10 or
der from the Subscriber
FAMILIES can command the best of Table Wines
at roy iop prsces, also the cheapest sorts Of
Wines and Liquors. FOR CULINARY PUR-
POSES.
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Messes,
and others at distance, can be supplied (and
haps them senf by PACKAGE EXPRESS
FREE OF CHARGE,J with Wines, &C, for
table, by the dozen, or In cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice. by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, to
JACOB SNYDER, Jr.,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, &c,
10 Walnut street. Philadelphia.
Oy-sEGARs, of direct importation from Havana,
Of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
sls 10 $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city.
Jan. l6-df
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~ LAST WEEK. -

ODD-FELLOWS' HALL,
seventh street, WashIngt ton,
Being Handsomely fitted up spith raised platform
and brilliantly lighted soih gGs)
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR A SHORT
SEASON,
BAYNE'S celebrated series Of gigantic PIANO.
RAMAS, entitled
A VOYAGE TO EUROPE,
Dor, Halifax, the Atlantic, Liverpool London, from
the Thames, (passing under the bridges,) and end
ing with magnificent view ofthe THAMES TUN-
MEL, brilliantly illuminated, and both banks of
the beautiful
RIVER RHINE,
Witnessed in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
M byupwards of $50 900 persons
An exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Admission rs cents; children under 10 years, Is
cents.
Doors open at 81 o'clock-to commence moving
at ~. Jan. l9--dtf
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WILLARD'S HOTEL.
Corner OF Penn. Avenue and I4th street,
WAsHrseTor, ID. G.
HENRYA. WILLARD. Proprietor.
AZ


WINE STORE.
II BEG leave 10 invite the attention Of stranger
IL and citizens generally 20 a well-selected and
choice stock Of Wines, Brsndics, &C. some old and
OF the highest order, which offer for sale nj mod
crate prices.
Madeira, in bottles and casks, Of various grades
some very old.
Sherry, pale and brown, bottled and in wood.
Port Wine, Of very superior quality, and genuine
Rhine Wine, Of great variety among them
"stcinberger Cabinet "Stcinwein in Books.
brutel."
Also, Sparkling Rhine and Mo-elle, from the
house Of Henkcll Co., in Msyence, on the Rhine.
French wincs-Champagne, Mumm 4 Co, -
"Hcidsick,'' " de Brimont,s % Meet a Chs ndon %
Chateau LATTE" " Hsut- Brion, " Hsut- Tai
ance," St. Julien, &c.
Table Clarct, Sautcrne, &c.
Brsndies, some in bottles, vintage 1915, "0ld
O." London Dock" &c.
Also, on drsught. dark and pale cognsc
Jamaica Rum, in bottles, high proof. and finest
flavor
Holland Gin, very fine and pure
Irish, Scotch, and American Whisky, In bottle.
and casks.
Anisctte de Bordeaux, ssCursooa, ,, ovid Cher
~ Brandy and Stomach Bittcrs, prepared by my
self) 3H erf.
Scotch Ale and London Brown Stout, &c
Always keep choice article Of Havana Cigars
JOHN H. BUTHMANN, tfa
Pa. av., south side, btw. u and 9th streets.
Dec 7-2twif2m
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PAINTERS, AND BINDERS

VXTAREHOUsE, Nos. % and 81 Gold st.--Man.
w ufactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff sta,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, Of their own man
ufActure, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Prcsecs, for newspaper and book
work Card Printing Machines, Proof Prcsses,
Hydraulic Presses, with ~rcsgh iron Cylinders;
Geersd and othsr Standing Presses; also, Litho-
graphic and CopperpIste Presscs, Binders mate
rails, &c. &C; Chsses, Cases, Gaeys, Furniture,
Stsnds, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly ON
hand, and every article necessary for complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers puhlisbcrs
and others, wishing 70 establish Newspaper,
Book Job Office, will be furnished with an esti-
mste for the same, IN detail. II desired. Machinery
made 10 srder cr drs wings. Iron and Bras Cdsi-
trss n oedsv They sl>o manufacture superior
cast-stcel MILL pit, cross-cut, circular and other
eaws, supply Of which they keep constantly on
hand. r. HOE Co
N. b Prcprietors Of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us nun
Der Of their paper c,nssinine i. viii be entitled 70
amount Of their bill. Jan. 26--u
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connrsposDrscr or THE Rrrvsuc.

BALrnoRr, Jan. 25-5 p. m.
Our market to-day. under the news, has been I'M
seitled-transactions limited. Small sales Of How
ard street -four at 81 s7l. Although decline Of
cts per barrel is noticed in the foreign markets,
yet the figures do not show any falling Off except
in canal flour.
Wheat is stcady-salcs Of red at lo2 a io4 cts.;
white at los liz cts. Sales Of white corn at 50
cts.; yellow, 81 a SO cts; oats, 30 cts. t
Groceries firm. Provisions unchanged. Whisky,
26I "a CTS.
Nothing Of moment done in stocks-msrket firm;
prices unchanged.
The telegraphrepors cotton frmer in New York.
and advancing. Stocks firm.