Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-04
Franklin County.

II will be perceived by the following extract from
the proceedings Of the Democratic Convention, which
requested publish. that Franklin county has
made her nominations. The Brookville Democrat
has full confidence of the election Of the entire ticket
Tie following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resored, That time and experience prove the wis
dpm of our political fathers in selecting the proper
form of a National Government, ensurlng happiness
and prosperity to its citizens and that entertain
no fears of the dissolution of this Union.
o'red, That in GENERAL JOSEPH LANE.
cognze distinguished citizen whose political and
military acts marked by good sense, honesty and
patriotism; and that we believe him qualified for the
| Presidency.
Resolred. That tie irmness and honesty of our
Governor arrestng, by the power, the bin to
transfer The interest Of The Saie in the White Water
Canal to the canal company, command our respect.
and f;r which he is justly entitled the thanks Of
every true friend TO Indiana.
ReSolred, That have entire confidence in the
qualifications, patriotsm and industry of John l..
Robinson. to faithfully and proitaby represent our
interests in the National Congress.
Resolued That the Democracy Of Old Franklin,
now heretofore in favor of tina; political pro-
gress which perps,uates freedom. and increases the
sum of human happiness and that approve Of
the calling of Convention 10 revise State Con-
stitution. and that nominate unanimously for elec
ltion TO said Convention George Berry the Sena-
torial Delegate. and Spencer Wiley and George G..
Shoup candidates for Representative Delegates;
Andrew j. Ross and Emanuel Wthers Represen-
taiives the General Assembly of the State Of In
DANA
PROFESSOR LoHGFLLow-The critique contained in
the first paragraph OF the following, from the Irish
University Magazine. The remarks on the nature of
Longfellow's muse. the character and style of his
genius. strike being in respects. peculiar
In lI...4 IL e.
magnitude in the constellation Of American poets
LoNeFELlow.-The muse of MIR. Longfeow
litile of her 10 those great national
sources of inspiration which likely infa-
ence ardent poetic temperament. The grand old
wuods-the magnificent mountain and forest scenery
the mighty rivers--ihe trackless sayannahs--oa
those stupendoUs aud varied features of that great
country with which, from his boyhood. he must have
been familiar it might be thought would have stamp
ed some of these characteristics upon his poetry.
Such, however, has not been the case. OF lofty ir-
ages and grand conceptions meet with few, If t8y
traces But brmfull of life, Of love, aud Of truth.
the stream of his song flows on with tender and
touching simplicity, aud gentle music, which
have met with since the days of our own Moore.
Like him. too, the genius of Mr.. LOn2fellOw is
italy lyric nd it le has failed derive inspiration
from the grand features Of his country. he has
been unsuccessful student OF the great works Of
the German masters Of song. We could almost fan
Icy, While TeuulNg his eAQuleltc Oh Dee-
guered City," that Goethe Schiller or UhGnd was
berure US and yet, must by be UNDER
stood that lie Is mere copyIst-quite the contrary.
He has becume so thoroughly mbued with the spirit
of these exquisite models, that be has contrved 10
produce pieces marked with an individuality OF their
uxn and noways behind them in point of poetlcal
merit. In this regard, he affords another illustrations
of tile truth of the proposition that the Legendary
lore and traditions of other countries have been very
servceable toward the formation of American liter
ature.
About the year 1887 Longfellow, being engaged
in making the tour Europe, selected Heidelberg for
a permanent winter residence. There his wife
attacked with Illness which ultimately proved ia
ta Ii 80 happened, however, that some time after
ward there came 10 the same romantic place young
lady of considerable personal attractions The poels
heart was touched--he became attached to her; /; bat
the beauty Of did sympathise with the po-
et nd-thiriy. and Lungfeow returned Amer
ica having lost his heart as well as his wife. The
Young lady, also an American, returned hone shortly
aferward. Their residences it turned out,
tiguous and the poet avaied himself of the opporlu-
nifty of prosecuting his addresses. which lie did for
considerable time with better than FIRST
Thus foed, he sci himself resoutely down, and in
stead, like Petrach. Of laying serge TO the heart of
his mistress through the medium of sonne;s, he re-
solved to write whole book; book which would
achieve the double object Of gaining her affections
aud of establishing his fame. Hyperion was
the result. His labor and his consiancy were not
thrown away: they met their due reward The lady
gave him her hand well her heart; and they
now reside together at Cambridge in the same house
which Washington made his headquarters.
ARREsrEp-The Cincinnati Gazette Of Thursday
says. that ]. c. Walker. the young man who stabbed
officers DelzelI and DAWSON. yesterday.
and committed to JAIL the Mayor refusing tse bail
for his appearances a, Court. Dezell has 50 B re-
covered as to be able TO TO walk about.
Dsvison the other police officer stabbed by Walker
is dead