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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 1880
Since the adjournment of Congress- in the brief space
of two months, three members have died. Messrs.
Butler of Pennsylvania, Harmonson Of Louisiana, and
Wood Of Ohio Their deaths, according to usage have
to be formally annouaced in the House, and wit require
three days The Senate the suggestion of Mr. Clay
during the last session. made an order upon this subject,
providing that where a member dies during the recess,
il shall not be regarded as necessary to adjourn This
system should be adopted in the House 1t would save
time and dispense with useless custom. If a member
dies during the session a, the capital out of respect
both Houses 0: Congress should adjourn attend his
funeral. Here the matter should stop.
Not much will be done this session. The bill for
the improvements of certain rivers and harbors will
doubtless pass. A reduction in the postage will be
made A branch mint will be established in the city of
New York board for the settlement of claims will
be provided and snch legislation may be necessary
for California and territories. hope from pres
indications that the slavery which has shaken
the Union to its CENTRE will pass South Carolina
making pd strides towards disunion She is prepar-
ing men and means for the conflict. They boldly an
that the time for accession has Gen. Quat-
ebum Of the Senate has introduced resolutions which
will precipitate the crisis. Some of the most disn-
guished citizene however, halting Gen. Hamilton
and J. R. Ponsett have made powerful appeals to the
people in favor of the Union. Appeals which must, at
least, have the effect to divide the people.
Vermont is at this moment acting worse than South
Carolina. The Legislature has passed law, which is
perfect notification of the fagitive slave 1t is in
tended to irrate, without producing any beneficial effect
Where Of conflict of laws ARISES under this law
it will be declared void and all officers who, under the
law Of Vermont obstructs the Of fugitive slaves
will be held responsible for the value of such slave.
that such issue will be broght about at
XAVIER
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
state Irstitu,ion for the Deaf and Dnmb.

The pupils of the ASYLUM for the Deaf and Dumb for
the State of Indiana, were examined before the
hers of the Constitutional Convention, Wednesday
evening last, at Wesley Chapel, in this city They
were examined in Arithmetic, Grammar, and other
branches usually taught in schools.
The pantomimie representations afforded the chief
fractions Those by Miss ORCHARD, Miss HATToN,
Mr. OscooD, and others. were much admired. 4 Pc
tion composed by one of til. female mutes, Published
in the proceedings Of the Convention this days pa.
per- was addressed by Miss Orchard the members Of
the Convention the language of signs, interpreted
she proceeded, y Nj. Brown The expressions of her
countenance and the force and power she communica-
ted to this languages seemed to express the mean
Inc OF the address, almost without the aid of inter-
prefer, and with t. il had great effect
The description of q Sucker in Louisville, descrb-
ing among other things, his visit fashionable
party, was nimtable, exhibiting powers of imitation
and pcrsoncaton Of character far action is
cerned, equal to the best speaking mmics. The three
scenes from the life of Moses, dcneated by Miss
Orchard with great power and beautythc grief of the
mother On consgning her infant TO the ra ark-ihe
dividing OF the waters and the overthrow of Pharaohs
hossthe death of Moses the mountain, after gazing
on tie promised land and the fight Of his spirit the
world above seemed unfold long and evental life in
the short space Of a few minutes.
Mr. ] S. BRowx, the Principal of the Asylum, de-
serves much praise for his aithlnuess and ability in con-
Quoting this truly benevolent Institution, which is doing
SO much advance the character of Indiana, in the
view of every visitor to our State and city.
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u'Or the Indiana Stale SENTINEL
Card.


To the Editor Seatiael Mr. Bolton, your sketcher
Of the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention it
seems to me, takes paias avoid, much possible
noting any action of nine, a member. Two in
stances for example: days ago. Mr.. Howe intro
dueed proposition relative the State Debt. subject
Of some Importance and in reference which, and Incl
dentally the Banking SYSTEM another subject Of some
Importance made few remarks. aud stated some
sons why action should deliberate and immediate
and these reasons seemed have little effect upon
the body Again: on the llth inst, section embra-
chg restraining rules upon the General Assembly COM
ing up Cor consideration, offered substitute for the
reported section perfect and practicable in
the opinion Of others well myself than the section
as adopted Notwithstanding the latter amended
the motion of Judge Holman, b. the al on to it, ofone of
the most Imprint features Of my proposition, yet
your sketcher omits tie slightest allustn either to my
proposition or to my remarks, in his report
This neglect Of course is ntentiopal So far as am
Individually concerned nothing about it: too
old campaigner to be very thin skinned But do
think that the people Of Marion county have right to
know at least as much about the action Of their own
delegates and would desire to know much, about
the action of any other ordinary delegate This, SC
that they might have opportunity to condemn, not to
approve, the conduct Of their representatives.
desire this be published, that the readers
of the Sentinel NAV be notified of the facts. shall
not trouble you further on the subject.
Very respectfully,
+ p CHAPMAN
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL
Tile Convention.

We are sorry.to see the editor Of the Madison Cou-
joining in the cry Of Of his contemporaries,
against the Constitutional Convention for what they
call delay Of business and waste ofthe peoples mo-
ney We have not been an hour absent from the Con-
venton, during its deliberations, and able say,
that almost every reform that has introduced has
been met with the most decided opposition, the part
ofthose who would prefer old Constitution to any
very radical reforms, with the exception perhaps OF
the clauses providing fer the election Of officers by
the people, biennial sessions and short terms for our
pabIc officers II is no doub policy, that ev-
cry innovation on established customs and usages should
be well investigated. months session of the Conyen-
tion on single proposition would be far preferable to
having an unwise and inconsiderate section adopted
The Convention during the present week, have taken
ND and nearly concluded he article the Legislative De-
partment as we'll settling the perplexng subject Of
obtaining room for ths Convention, after the arrival OF
the Legislature No speech, during this whole week,
has exceeded fifteen minutes in length We caution
our Democratic brethren against joining with our adver-
saries in their efforts TO make Wing capital The Con-
sttution we predict when from the hands OF
the Convention will be worthy Of the people ofour young
and rising Commonwealth, now numbering more than a
million of inhabitants
1t is impossible, in body Of one hundred and nifty
men, all having equal rights to introduce matter Tor the
action of the body bnt that measures will be introduced
and discussion take place of character that many may
think improper. As whole are proud Of the Con-
vention-its spirit of progress and enlightened under
standing The expenditure of few dollars, more OF
less is nothing in comparison with the great interests
that are involved. large majority Of the Convention
we believe, desire early adjournment, and are the
true friends Of economy.
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Benton and Douglas.

The New Orleans Picayune, one of the abest cham
pions of the Union in the South in article
ing the speech Of Dir. Benton ST. Louis, and
that of Mr. Douglas at Chicago, says:
We take this notice of these speeches mark the diff
ference between two Northwestern Senators in Con-
gress, aged Senator from slavehoding State,
whose unregulated temper and bitter passions have
transformed him from the dgnifed Nesior, which he
might have been, whose counsels listening Senate
might invoke for the instruction and pacication of
distracted people, into noisy brawer, wagng undigni-
fed auarres in language of the invectiye and
suspected all sides be faithful either his par
~ his section; the other young and generous Of
the North whose heart is thoroughly with gen.
nne and comprehensive patriotism, who has commenced
what promises TO be brilliant career, by feaElessly
maintaining broad national doctrines, which, while they
protect the South in its just nights strengthen for per-
petuity the foundation of the Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
Deaths of Members of the Legislature.
J. P. CHAPMAN

We regret to hear OF the deaths Of two members Of
the Legislature: Senator LYON Of Fountain county
and c. McKISSEY, Representative from Bartholomew
county.
Gov Wright has issued writs Of election Foun-
tain county For Wednesday the 25th inst, and Bar
tho!omew county for Monday the 3d. Both vacancies
will be filed in mc Cor the next session. which con-
vcncs on the Both inst.-Jourpaf.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

TiExDsl-The Democrat. at MARSHALL, H., gives the
most revolving details Of Of cnaish wckedness in
that county A mar named 0mse1 and his wife are
in prison for starring death two ofhis children, by
former wife, and hazarding The life OF third IL was
proved that Omsed is wealthy that the children were
kept tied house cold wet weather, without
fire. and only had little bread and water to SUBJ
80 r.,rn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

The census make the population Of the city OF
Wheeling and surborbs, l6l The population Of Chic
county IS COS TIE number Of her blacks $50; slaves
Iss The increase IN the population of Wheeling in ten
years has been 6,l6l.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

WHITLEY CoUSTY.-The census OF Whitley county
has Just been completed, and shows that the county
tains $40 families consistiRe Of $3.50 inhabitants
There 54l farms that produce each hundred doll
lars worth per annum. The number of deaths in the
county from the LIST Of June, S49 he first OF June,
1850. is 60.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

MATRIMONIAL LoTTERy-At an evening party
in Providence. r. L. says the Journal il was proposed
to dispose of the belle Of the room by lottery. Twenty
tickets were immediately sold fixed price The
here The fortunate aiveniurer has since married the
lady whose name was drawn against his number. Thus
has the season os Fart unions commenced in Pfov-
dence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

KoserUsco CoUSrr.-The census Of Kosciasco coun
" is completed and the population is found to be about
TO- BOO That viii DO Tor a new county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

GA large number Of German and Itelian refugees
have lately received oeders leave Paris Several
cities In France haze assigned to them places
where they may reside-amongst others, the city Of
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ssstudy TO be quiet and mind your own bust.

We are happy to bear from two intelligent gentlemen,
who have with many OF the members OF Con-
gress since their arrival in Washington, that there is
general disposition, If not universal determinstion to
keepdewn any excitement on the question OF slavery
moment shows It's hideous front in Congress. Should
this course be pursued and the maxim have quoted
above from the honest Quaker be carried out then Con-
hress and the whole country will be relieved from
world Of trouble, and agitation be subducd which
threatens to shake the Union.-Upion, Dec. !.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

G5 Rambling once in burial eronnd--wc have for.
gotten where il with the following exo<l-
lent inscription a grave stone:
ga'd If IS better fhon an Erifaphv
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

C-Few men feel joyous and lghthearted and remain
utterly selfish; they must communicates their feelings
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

Mr. Wars moved to amend the amendment, by add
ing-s'when this Convention viii adjourn sine die"
Mr. Smith of Ripley was opposed TO remaningn this
Hall alter the time iorthe meeting OF the Legislature
NotIHng his opinion, had occurred, which should pre-
the Convention from procuring either the Concert
or Masonic Hall.
Mr. Dunn of Perry moved that the amendments be
laid upon the table; which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Dor .s.s thought the Convention should procure
another ROOM and ad ed precedent, eproceed-
ngs of several Conventions who had gyenup the Halls
they had occupied for the Legislatures, and procured
other rooms. He entirely opposed TO recess. He
thought adjournment wonld meet with universal dis
appreciation and would end in rejection of the Consti-
tuition by the people
Mr. KEIso Thought, if an adjournment had to take
place. should adjourn until the first OF June. But as
matters stood, he would for the proposition
the gentleman from Owen, Mr.. Dobson,) although he
thought IL rather an impudent proposition.
After remarks from Mr.. BAscoM, the Convention adj
journed before the question was taken.
In the afternoon the resolution the subject OF room
for the stings of the Convention again taken up
MIR. Dunn OF Jefferson moved to strike out the reso
luton, and insert proposition, that the Secretary
inform the Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer that the
Convention cannot get through with its business before
the meeting Of the General Assembly and that the said
officers procure for the use of this Convention some 9TH
in this city, and that said be fitted up by
the 30th of the present month; which amendment
adopted.
The resolution as amended, was then adopted
The sections ordered TO be engrossed on yesterday
We're read a third time; when
Mr.. BRIGHT moved to re-commit the last section or
dered TO he engrossed with instructions strike the
proviso which says, that every bill shall contain but
subject which shall he expressed in the ttle and every
provision in law shall be void unless expressed in thu
| title.
Mr.. NILES moved amendment to the instructions
| which adopted.
4 The Convention refused re-commit by vote O
ayes 81, noes &C. After considerable discussion,
i Mr. BERRY moved that the vote on the enorossmen
of the section be reconsdercd which motion prevailed
when
Mr. BERRY moved to re-commit the section to th
committee the legislative department, without in
strucfions.
Mr. RE-. of Clark moved to instruct the committee
when
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
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,v.,v brilliant public dinner was CIV
q ,AiS.ny, on Wednesday evening. to
90 c,vAnp GILBERr, formerly Of that
Hon -. =. now member Of Congress from
cis |I, =. nv. Townsend, the Mayor
I gu. e;,y, presided, and a very large
Iei - II distinguished guests were pres
tsu"I +, reply 10 . complimentary toast,
en- f;;lh.rt made very eloquent speech,
MI .I'i;:s.,;ne.the constitution aud people Of
s'a 'ss,r;a iroapahe various attacks made
JAW .hsm. He denied that they had act
ap0 '..S.r Executive dictation, and declar-
I ~, il Congress. do what it would,
e. ~ ,sye, could enter California.
'': "Ti. population Of California, for the
!. ,s,t. was composed Of free laborers
t.S ~, ihe North and the South, and he
. ",.c.d himself among that number
r and ,pplause.1 They had taken sole
I'm Eli against slavery Of every kind
-. either black nor white slavery, nor
we -, s +. kind Of slavery, should be tole-
"a n California. Thus far they had
/ ....soupl;shed this. [Applause.] They
ri that il African slavery be introduced
;.,o Californi., It will degrade free labor.
The, would never submit to that insult.
| iApplsuse.l Above and beyond that,
| ,hey f.lt that the spirit Of the age called
for freedom-universal freedom, sp'
pl,u,e, ! and they would be derelict te
What they believed to be their constitu'
,;ousl duty If they did not provide for that
The question Of slavery, then, so far a
California was concerned, was settled
fhs decision had gone forth. 1t coul'
ss,er be changed"
He said that California wotld not rebe
,vsa il her applications should be reject
a, But il would be sore trial Of he
,,isnce. One thing he deemed certain =
ne never would be renanded back to I
,.,,itorial government.
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TO WIN B. WATERSHEDS, owner Of Lot No. $50,
in the City Of Burlington:
VOU are hereby notified that you are required
i by the City Council OF the City Of Burlington
the owner, to be filled up with earth to the height
of six feet, or to the height of two feet above the
present travelled road on Fifth street in said City;
and that you the same to he done by the 25th
day Of June, 1850, so that water will not become
stagnant on said lot. In case Of failure your
part, the said lot will be filled up by order Of said
City Council your expense, and the said lot sold
to pay the expenses of the same.
SILAs A. HUDSON,
June Is, lS50-2t DANIEL HASKELL,
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Post Office Department.

CoNrR ACT OFFICE, May ls. 1850.
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails Of the United
] States from the ist day Of August, 1850, to the
3Oth day Of June, 1854, inclusive, in Illinois, will
he received at the Contract Office, in the Post Office
Department. in the city Of Washington, until 10 A.
NJ Of the list day of July next, ito be decided by the
next day,) the route and in the manner and time
herein specified, viz: ......
No. A2ls From Rushville, Illinois, at I q m, tri-
weekly, Tuesday, Thursday, and satur-
day;
BY Littleton. Doddsville, Macomb, and
Blandinsville;
To Burlington, Iowa, by p m, IS miles;
And back between s m and 10 p m Mon
day Wednesday, and Friday.
ErBidders will specify mode of conveyance.
NOTES.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guar
| anty, signed by one more responsible persons,
| in the following manner, viz:
"The undersigned, guaranty that
il his bid for carrying the mail from to
| be accepted by the Postmaster General,
shall enter into obligation prior to the hrfiefh
day Of July merit, with good and sufficient sureties,
| to perform the service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of
a postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
| the guarantors are men Of property, and able to
make good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed proposals for route No. $780,
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster
General.
| For the prohibition Of bids resulting from COM
| bination, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, the last annual ad-
| vertsement. J. COLLAMER.
l june S-3:lcw Postmaster General
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PROTECTIONlli


OF HARTFORD, Conn. Capital Stock, $500. 600,
- THE undersigned, Agent Of this old and well
WI: known Company. is fully authorized to insure
4 Dwellings Stores, Hotels, w arehouses, Mills, Man
ufactories. Barns, etc., etc.
ALso-Household Furniture and Goods, Wares and
Merchandise, contained or stored therein, against
loss or damage by FIR El!
ALso-Dry Goods, Groceries, Manufactured Goods,
Produce, Household Furniture; Lite Stock, and etery
other description Of Merchandise or Personal Proper
fy, shipped to be shipped per good steam boat OF
boats, to or from points on the Western Waters,
or between Eastern cities, (via Lakes or other in
land routes,) and any towns in the Western coun-
try, against the hazards of Inland Transportioh.
ALso-Shipments of Goods, Wares and Merchan-
die, per good YES sci vessels, between New Or
leans and Eastern ports-between New Orleans and
other Gulf ports-between all American ports and
English or Europeanports, or to any maritime ports
whatsoever in the Atlantic waters against the
Perils Of the Seas.
For terms of insurance-aso pamphlets contain
ing further information, applyto LYMAN COOK,
Agent Protection Insurance Company,
may Is, lS5O-tf Burlington, Iowa.
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. \ 4 Il EFT n OU Sc.

BURLINGTON, IOWA.
THIS large and splendid House has changed
hands and been retted, and all the latest improve
ments are being introduced that to be found in
the Hotels in the East, and the arrangements are
such as cannot fail to please.
1t is the determination Of the proprietor that the
Barrett House shall be second to none in all that
pertains to the character OF first rate House, and
il will be his especial care that the traveller shall
receive every accommodation.
Visitors from the South and elsewhere, can at all
times be furnished with pleasant and airy rooms.
Families will also be taken permanent boarders.
d. X. CARAVAN, Proprietor.
N. B.-Large and commodious stabing is at
tached. for the accommodation Of those travelling
by private conveyances. (may %, 1850
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e. ID. .JIgEaf,

DEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
lJQueensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc., in
the store formerly occupied by Thos Hedge, JEFF
ferson street, Burlington. (may Is, go
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NOtiCc..TIuIlnbcr.

THE undersigned would inform the Public, that
1 they have made arrangements with Mills in the
fiaery, for large quantity Of Lumber in addition
.. our stock on hand, and are determined to keep
Gst rate Lumber Yard, nenergy, perseverance and
neans will do 1t. Our Lumber Yard Is between
!eaerson and Washington street, near Boundary
street, where one of the Firm will always be found
curing business hours. w CHAMBERLAIN Co.
, Burlington, June 20,6O
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: Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
WILL sell - feet on Court street, and runnin.
Hack iso on the alley, being part Of lots ss and
w IN the city Of Burlington, with the buildings
aad improvements thereon, If applica alton is made
~ 20 days. great Bargain can be had. For par
Gculars apply TO J. P. Wightman Judge of Probate.
June 70, 1850 ROBERT w. COOPER
NOTlCE.-ALL persons indebted to the under
~ signed, are hereby notified that their Notes
- Aeessats have been placed in the hands Of T. D.
CaecxER ESQ.,, for collection, and ty calling imme-
dasteay and paying said claims they will costs.
Burlington, June 20, SO LUKE PALMER
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~. = CAAADGRLlN \. D. RAND.
w. B. Cha M berlin & co..
NEALERS in Lumber, Shingles, Laths and square
UTimber. E3-Ofice near Rand's Pork House.
Burlington, aug 2, 40