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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Freedom of the Press.

In our paper of to-day will be found speech de-
lvered By Honorable Graham N Fitch, the able and
accomplished representative, in Congress, from the
ninth district That our readers may fully under
stand the true import of Mr. Fitch's remarks will
briefly state the occasion which called forth his de-
fence of Mr.. Richie. Some months ago, on motion
of the far famed Mr.. Stanley, of North Carolina a
committee was organized to enquire what oficehol-
ders in Washington wrote for the newspapers, made
speeches or contributed money TO electonneering
fund.- to defeatthe election of Gen. Taylor After ex
amining number of witnesses and elicting little
nothing of Importance C. P. Sengstack late Warden
of The Penitentiary, and Thomas Richie, Esq, Ed
itor of the Union, were called before them; Mr..
Sengstack refused to testify as to the contributions
and eleconeering of Democratic office holders, un-
less he was permitted to tell the whole story and ex
pose the conduct of Wings, in the same particular.
This the whig majority of the committee refused,
and Mr.. Sengstack refused to testify. OF Mr..
Rtchie they enqured who were the authors of GER
tain anonymous communications published in the
Union, during the canvass of lS4S. These questions
Mr. R. very properly refused to answer stating, at
the same time, that he responsible for what ap
peared in his paper.
report was made and resolution introduced,
requiring the Sergeant-atarms to arrest these gen
tlemen and bring them to the bar to answer for a
contempt of the authority of the House. Mr.. Ev-
ans Of Maryland sought this occasion TO vent his
wrath the Editor Of the Union, who he denounced
as hoary headed slanderer." DIR. Fitch being
member of the committee, replied in speech high
Iy creditable to himself and the district he repre-
senis. After his remarks and speeches from
Nlessrs. Stanley and Schenck, whig members of the
committee, the wings got tired of the chase, and
thinking it somewhat dangerous TO make martyr OF
Father Ritchey, laid the whole subject on the table;
which, presume, is the last shall ever hear OF
this celebrated political inquisiion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
New school Presbyterian synod.

The Synod of Indiana, (New SCHOOL, is now in
session in the I'd Presbyterian Church. There is
good attendance-i7 Ministers and Is Elders being
present.
The Synod was opened with sermon by Rev. ].
G. WILSON, Of Lafayette, at II O'Clock, Thursday.
Thus far the time has been occupied in organization
and in getting ready for the despatch of business
Rev. J. FAfRcH1LD was chosen Moderator, and
Rev. Messrs CLELLAND and JOHNSTON, Clerks.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

OF We have made one convert, if he'd only
STICK but, as old father Hayens says, must make
full allowance for shrinking in our prosoyte. De-
frees has out for the Mexican boundary bill and
seems now to think that the Wilmot proviso would
have been useless appendage to the territorial bill
for New Mexico, embodied in the act il pass
ed Congress, because says be, slavery does not
exist in that territory He ignorant of that fact
when he was urging the Wilmot proviso so strenu-
ously last winter TO keep out slavery. We sor-
ry he has got platform, and only consola-
ton is, that he will be off next week.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Items.


The 'local'' of the State Journal, the redeeming
part of that paper has been quite industrious this
week. We will take the liberty of borrowing part
of his city items. Hope he did not write the con-
cluding part of the compliment TO our friend George
A. Chapman. The publisher. of this paper had alike
basket full of Mr.. Chapmans Catawba and Isabella
grapes. The that raises such grapes must sleep
the more soundly account of his democracy.
The vines were ransplanted when he was in full
blast for Wright for Governor They now yield
more than any vines in the city.
GTThe Board of Health take great pleasure in as
surng the public that well atested of Cholera
has occurred in the city for the last week, and that
proof its disappearance, all diseases of kindred char
acer which have generally and fatally prevailed here
for the past six weeks have almost entirely SUBJ
sded leaving our city in comparatively healthy cond
ton J. DUNLAP
]. L. MorHERsHEAD, Med Board
GEO. w. MEARs, }
PEAcHEs-The first of this seasons growth of this
luscious fruit sold in few days ago
the price of only two dollars per bushel. We are in
formed that there are great quantities In the country
west and southwest oi US Oi course we VIII have
with them They are now selling at sevenV-hye cents
per bushel.
Gj7George Graham man imprisoned in our county
jail for mail robbery, made his escape Saturday night
who liberated few days ago bail, assisted him
in his exit from the "whe house" hy means Of false
key One hundred dollars is offered for his rccapure.
Graham was the only remaining occupant in jail, and
it is now empty.
THE AsYLUMs.--The work on the different State
Asylums for the ameloraton of the condition of the
Blind, Deaf and Dumb and the Insane Of our State is
progressing rapidly Part of the latter is occupied and
additional apartments being finished every week.
The principal building of the former is fast being built
and will loom up in all its grandeur in the northern
part of the city. That for the Deaf and Dumb fast
approaching to completion and viii be occupied.
These structures a extensive scale than is
generally imagined, and have behed the surprise of
strangers when seeing for the first time these noble
buildings-the future pride of the State.
THE Com CRoPs.-We informed that the
crops in the district and southwest will yield
average CROP while northward they will fall short Our
informant thinks there viii be food for all the hogs the
country.
U-The markets well attended by both sell
lers and buyers in consequence of the seasonabe hours
of holding them and the good roads. They also
well supplied with the "good things" of life which are
properly disposed of and appreciated by lovers Of
| ''good cheer"
Grour wheat dealers are giving fftycight cents per
bushe for wheat.
1--WE counted six wagons containing cmigrants, on
Washington street, this morning labelled For Iowa,
with representation of in full fight toward
the promised land.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

amongst others, was to have addressed Democratic
meeting on Thursday evening last, in Cincinnati,
called 10 sustain the ticket just formed by the De-
mocracy Of Hamilton county So saws the Enquirer
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0bTDefrees says, he would rather see Mr.. Clay
President than any man living. He didn't think SO
at the Philadelphia ''Saughter-house'' Convention
He was for-who was he for? He changed his mind
twice before he got TO the city and how many times
afterwards nobody knows. He didn't vote for
Mclean, that's certain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0eTThe bill granting five years pension TO The
widow of Lieut.. p L. Browning, who was drowned
at Trinity Bay, has passed the Senate.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0c.JLeters received in Boston by the Hibernia,
announce the death of the Rev. DIR. Judson, on the
18th April last, aged 60 years. He was buried at
sea, latitude ID north, longitude SO east. He had
been a missionary for 3S years.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

eS-The editor of the Journal, this ,cesk, says he
is opposed to Mr.. Stewards 'higher law doctrines.
Next week he will be for them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

RAILROAD SuBscRIPTIoN.-The Register, at
South Bend, Ia, says the county Commissioners have
agreed to subscribe $4,000 to the stock of the rail-
road there.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

or The Madison Courier says, that Gen. jon
LANE, Ex-Governor Of Oregon, in letter to friend
at Evansville, Ind, distinctly asserts his determine
ton 10 return to Indiana by the first Of December
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Death of Bishop Rascom.

The Louisville Journal of the 9th inst says:
The numerous friends Of Bishop Bascom over the
Union viii learn with profound that be died in
this cy yesterday morning after long and severe l'
His disease gave frequent promises Of abatement,
but finally bafied all skill and Bishop bascom
had and protracted illness last summer IN Lex
ngon and his constitution never recovered from the ei
fects of that shock.
The friends of this eloquent and distinguished divine
will of that suitable record Of his virtues is
presented to the public.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

We but admire the spirit and candor of the
above article. The establishment of another democrat
paper at Indianapolis, whether it be designed not
must have tendency to divide the party Experience
has shown that democratic papers at the Capital of
State, have always been attended with evil consequent
ces. Such has been the case in New York, Ohio and
Wisconsin, and such fear, will be the result in Ind
ana.
Mr. Brown having in good faith purchased the State
Sentinel and taken obligation from the Messrs Chap
mans not to publish another paper the world will be apt
think it extremely liberal and unfair in Mr.. Spann
their partners to dc that which they pledged and
bound not to do themselves. Such conduct only
have the effect to exasperate the friends OF Mr.. Brown
and WILL in all probability, if persisted in have the effect
to divide and distract the party An attempt made
before TO supplan the Sentinel by another paper
but it discontinued before any bad results fully
developed.
We trust every effort will be made sustain the State
Sentinel 1t is national democratic paper, and has
far done good service to the Under these cir
cumstances, think the democratic press and party
should withhold any encouragement to this very doubt
fol enterprise. Messrs Ellis Spann have purchased
the contract for the State printing Mr. Ellis is the Au
ditor OF State, lucrative Office and with the two,
think he should be satisfied.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
TFor the Bannerl
A NEW PAPER AT THE CAPITOL.

MEssRs EDIToRs-I see by prospectus that is GO
ing the rounds of the press OF this State, that we
about to have paper started at State Capitol,
to be STYLED the Indiana Statesman" Messrs. Ellis
Spann Editors and publishers. For what purpose this
paper is started at present unable TO say; bat
had always supposed that one paper received no more
support than was necessary for its sustenance We have
however orebodngs about this natter and feel
duty humble member of the Democratic par
ty of this State TO brethren to be the alert
to look out for actionists The good book tells us
that house divided apainst itself cannot stand :;
how necessary is it for u.s. then guard against every
thing that will divisions. Indiana is radically
democratic State, and maintain that position, we
must be harmOnous-lct principles, and not men, be our
guide. We had expected better of DIR. Ellis, after re-
ceivng State Office the hands of the peoples Rep
resenatves to turn and sting those that had warmed
him into life For look uponit in no other light,
than using State office break down that party who
conferred it upon him.
Can the Democratic party expect to gain anything by
sustaining these mem Dr. Ellis, until within the last
few months has been the "ocia editor of paper IN
Ekhart county and in what condition has he left the dem
ocratc party there2 The party has asunder
and the wings prOtng by their dssentOns have carried
all the Offices Mr. Spann has heretofore been connected
with disorganzers and consequently entitled to no sup
port from the hands of the democratic party We hope
therefore, no true friend OF the dominant party in this
State will follow the lead of these for the pres
The " Indiana State Sentinel " has been faithful
servant, and fair exponent OF the principles oil the
Democratic party and so long they continue TO eX
press the views of that party, no benefit likely
to arise from the starting another paper. We know
but paper in the State that objects to the
the Sentinel" !" and that is the 'Goshen Democrat" ed
tied by brother of DR.. Ellis, which has gone over
SOUL BODY and breeches the abolition partyconse
quently is longer worthy of confidence We say be
of disorganzers. o. Q.
The Indiana Palladium, published at Vevay, and
of the oldest and best established Democratic pa
pers in that part of the State, after copying the ar
tcle from the " Jacksonian % inserted in our paper
hefore the last SavS.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

FRAUDS ON TnE TRGAsURY.-Several
altemptshave lately been made. by means
Of forged vouchers, to defraud tho Uni
ted States Treasury, originating in tho
subsistence accounts of several Of the
volunteer captains in Mexico, Some Of
them have been detected aud probably
some allowed, Allthe attempts have not
yet been exposed.
Capt. Naglee, Of the New Jersey vol.
nn1eer'' IS ono Of the persons implica.
ted. A Mr. Brown, Locofoco candi.
date Tor Doorkeeper, is another. The
latter gentleman is one Of the "martyr, :"
he was the author, il we mistake moi,
Of the two faced pamphlet exposed du.
ring tho last Presidential cuu,e,,-a q,
tool for such work.
After few Of these knayes have beeH
sent ioths penitcntiary, the honest dis.
bursIng Sgsnis eau have their accounts.
seIllcd more eypeaiiiously.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01
RUSHCREEK.
COLUMBUS. Jan. 2S, 1850.

COLUMBUS, Jan. ", l6oU'
MR. EDITOR: Mr.. Johnson is again on the
floor Of the Senate, regaling his admirers with
what might be regarded Os a useless prodigaiiy oI
"Auic salt" The quality Of the article is some.
what coarser than in the days of the great Gre
clan masters. Mr.. johnson speaks Of his polite
al erit familiarity that it is evident he at least
considers that event to be distant.
One Of the finest productions of the session, is
speech delivered by Mr.. Riddle on the consti.
tutionalily of the division of Hamilton county,
reported for the Ciepeiaad True Democrat. -
Mr.. Riddle it is well known opposes that divs-
ion OH the ground Of expediency while he regards
it as strictly constitutional. Ii had tims,
would make an extract Or two.
The House by almost u unanimous vote killed
bill To establish what is called the ten hour
system in this Siate The bill WIS introduced
by Mr.. Roedter. To think of limiting agrcul-
tremIy ridiculous
Mr.. Dimmock'S Homestead bill passed through
Committee Of The Whole. apprehend the orig
inator Of the bill desires nothing but a little
popularity, by its introduction. He does not ap-
Prehend its final passage in the Senate.
Mr. Randall occupied sometime in a defence
of his motives in voting for the resolution ap-
pointing Mr.. Rice, Printer Of the Senate The
explanation amounted to nothing more than
this. He did wrong, because he saw no wny Of
being able to do right That is, he voted to
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01
(Signed,) G.. WASHINGTON.


GEN. PnLow.- The Camargo Ditches.
This gentleman and soldier has writ
ten long letter to the editor of the N.
American Review in defence of the for
tihcations erected at Camargo during the
Mexican War, and which afforded
theme for all those fond of the ridiculous.
We find the following synopsis of his de-
fence:
The objections made to these military
works, we remember we're, these ditch
es were mide inside of the works, and
not outside, as is usually The case, and it
was said that their whole effect was not
10 keep invaders out of the town, but
rather to keep those in possession Of it
already in. General Pillow was there-
fore, laughed at for having made a greet
blnnder. But now he replies that these ar
rangements were not intended for defen.
sive works at all; that the American ar
my was not within the town, and that
their whole object was to catch and hold
those Mexican depredators who had
"proclivity for horse,sieaing. When
they were once inside ofthe enclosures,
it was impossible for them to get out a
gain. Gen, Pillow contends that they
were admirably adapted to their pur-
pose.
He, however, goes further than this in
his defence, for he says, that whether
the works were well or in designed, he
had nothing to do with them, the whole
having been planned and carried into or
feet by Gen. Patterson, who was the Of.
icer in command, and by whose orders
every thing was done. General Pillow
adds, thot he was not even consulted IN
regard TO them by his superior officer
The General has been a long while
making out his defence. However, we
are willing to let him rest upon his own
"Pillow." If he sleeps well. well and
good.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

BosToN TRADEGY. The following is
the letter, which,was addressed 10 the
New Orleans Dsita. mentioned by US d
few days since -
Near Washington, Terai Dee. "a, ls49.
Dear Sir-It is with difficulty that
can get paper To write; but am induced
To do so for the safety of DR.. Webster:
He is not guilty Of the crime. myself
perpelrated the deed that he is charged
with,
And am of for CaIiE,ruiar.
Yours. ORnNoKA.
the 23J Of November was
bad day forme.
Washington is very remote town in
Texas. We place but liule confidence
in this sort of testimony; yet the letter
may have nimp"rIaul bearing in the in
quiry. 1t bears the post mark Of Wash
inVtOu
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

LARGE CARGO OF CoFTRE,-The ship
Columbus arrived at New Orleans on the
18th inst, from Rio, had On board l4,900
sacks of coffee of 16o pounds each, be-
ing upwards of 100000 pounds, and is
probably the largest cargo of coffee ever
imported into that city. The vessel and
cargo belong to Boston. and are consign-
ed TO Geo Green, & Bro. At the pres
ent price of the article, the cargo will
yield a profit of so to 10000 dollars.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.-F FOrei n
News.--The Steamer Niagara arrived at
Halifax, on Thursday morning last. but
owing to the bad State of the weather,
we were unable to obtain synopsis of
her news by telegraph. She brings eigh-
ty passengers.
In the Cotton market there was con-
siderable excitement and prices advan.
ced fully I'D on all descriptions. Amer.
ican Breadstuffs and Provisions are in
poor demand and prices have receded.
Tobacco is firm and commands full prices,
The miscellaneous intelligence is OF
no general importance. The English
Permanent is to meet on the lst Febru.
ary. when it is expected some important
change will be made in monetary af.
fairs.
President Tsylor's Message had been
received in England, aud was extensive
ly published and largely commented up.
on by tho English Press. The general
expression of public sentiment is deci-
uculy luNuIdUlc W IT, HC hOHuOu lIHCoi
after commenting upon the probable ad-
justment of all the difficulties between
the United States and EUROPEAN nations
says:
Upon the whole this message Of Pres.
ident Taylor is highly creditable to the
American people and to the Govern
ment, and should prove satisfactory to
this as well as their owe country; in the
state oftheir finances is shown to be unen.
cumered with outstanding liabilities, ex.
cept for the expenses consequent upon
their late victories in Mexico. This, how
ever, is the price of conquest and oil
war, no matter where, when, or with
whom.
The political news from France is o
no importance. Proclamations have beer
issued against all kinds of clubs and po,
itical associations. The Government is
to maintain all army of $4,000 men in
the Pon,i6cal Dominions for the purpose
of restoring the Pope to his throne.
From other parts of Europe, we have
nothing definite and await the details.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

PRIvATEgR's CLUB.-Fifleen young
fellows, the oldest not more Than 81, have
been arrested in Philadelphia. They
called themselves "Privateer's Club, No
l." aud had hired the fourth story of a
building in Dock street. which was fur.
nlshed with seven huuks-two very dir
" beds, ten ortwelve stools, two old Ia.
bles, stove, aud camphene lamp sus.
pended from tho ceiling. From this
place they used to issue and commit the
most diSgracefnl ucts, A young German
woman testified that one night she was
forced up to their den, when tho lights
were blown out, and she was detained
for more than an hour. Bail in s., ,00O
each was required.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

0<TA winter in Washington! how the
heart of the young belle leaps al the
thought. how the political aspirant tolls
and struggles, and too often sacrifices
personal dignity and honor for the fruit,
loss pleasure Of winter in Washing.
ton" How many man, after such a
winter, returns Ia his home with consii.
tuition ruined, aud moral and physical en-.
ergies Frustrated foreverP How many a
woman absorbed by gaiely and pleasure,
hatiered and careSsed, for a short season,
is swallowed up in the vortex of dissipa.
ton, and wakes from floating dream oI
happiness to find her peace of mind lost
forever. Cor. Gin. Alias.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01
DlssoLvlNe THE MARRIAGE Vow

DIssoLvING THE MARRIAGE Vow.-At
the last session Of the Indiana Legisla.
ture, member introducek proposition
that the committee on the judiciary be
instructed to inquire into the expedien'
ency Of so changing the law, both civil
& ecclesia astical. as to make the marriage
covenant extend no longer than du-
ring the consent of the parties. and that
they may abandon each other at pleas.
ure. OF course it was adopted. His
constituents, however, seem 10 approve
of his views, for they have reelected
him,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

TuE AFFAIR AT LIMA.-." The Sec
retary Of Stale has sent in the official
documents TO The senate, relating to the
difficulty between Sullivan and Col. Pot.
tor, which was created by the f,rmer in.
sulting the laller's wife. The statement
OfCOl. Potter corroberates that. which we
have already published. aud is subslanli.
aled by the testimony Of Gen. Herrera,
late President of Grenada, aud of Mr.
Whitehead, an English merchant, who
were present, We llwughi, at the time,
that the affair was highly colored, but the
ollisial correspondence fully confirms the
account.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01
New Book Store.

! am just opening general stock of MISCELLAN-
E0US and SCHOOL BOOKS and stationery OF
every description To retail purchasers, would say
that can and will sell cheaper than Books have ever
been bought in Lancaster.
will be able to furnish Country Stores with small
lots Of School Books at prices that will obvate the me-
cessity of sending to the city for them.
shall constantly be receiving fresh supplies ofnew
works. especially cheap miscellaneous publications,
such as NOVELS, &C.. and those who wish TO pur-
chase Books, will save money by calling upon me,
SHOP, on Main Street, opposite the Drug Store Of
G. G. Beck, II. SCOTT.
Lancaster, January 4, 1850. 80
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

corn.6eld, drove out the cattle, which
were just commencing theirdepredations,
and put up the fence, He then returned
to the house, and felt strongly inclined to
repair 10 his closet again andto make
Mr.. Hall a subject ofspeeial supplicatiun.
He did so. His next reflections were
respecting the wisest way of approach
ing Mr.. Hall, and exhorting him to at
tend to the things belonging to his peace.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-02-01

ESA bill has been introduced into the
Legislature. by Nj. Dennisun, TO iucor-
purate the Franklin, Pickawoy aud Ross
county Railroad company. 1t provides
for railroad from Columbus To Circle.
vile, thence to ChilIieothe, and If the
company see proper, To point IN the
Ohio River Capital Stock 5000, 1000,
with The privilege of increasing 10 $4,000,
900.