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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Doughfaces, &c.


On the purchase of the State Sentinel by the
present proprietor, hue and cry raised by the
Wing press all over the State, that its principles
were to be changed, TO be the subservien tool
yof the South That its editor was dough-face, &c
This for the time, calculated 10 do the paper
injury with Democrats, as well as Wings, so far as
the statements of men, from whom better things
should have been expected, were believed. We
hope the public mind will now be disabused
The editors of this paper risked something in
yielding hearty support to the compromise mea-
sures that have been adopted. Politicians were
timid on this subject; but not all of them. Cover
nor Wright distinctly showed his hand, when he in
vited Gov. Crittenden 20 pay him visit. The wri-
ter of this article showed his hand when he procured
the passage of resolution-not the strongest he
and his democratic associate could have wished, but
the strongest that would pass the wing portion of the
committee on resolutionS-favoring a settlement oil
the slavery question-by the large meeting assem-
bled on the occasion of Gov. Crittenden's visit He
showed his hand, when in meeting of both parties
to make arrangements for that occasion, he declared
boldly for Mr.. Clay's compromise and not whg
present would back him. Well, this compromise is
all adopted by Congress--and who complain? Ultra
aboltoniss of the North and the disunoniss of the
South The ''star spangled banner''-that glorious
emblem of our country-has been trampled in the
dust by few hot-heads in South Carolina, at the
passage of this compromise. This shows our South
ern subserviency. This is Calhounism. The
wing press that called us "dough-ace" and 'sold to
the South are now climbing upon the platform we
have stood upon, risking all consequences, from the
first. We hope these will take back their epithets
We are opposed TO slavery. We never lived in a
Slave State, and never expect TO live in one. We
believed the Wilmot provio unnecessary and
therefore did not wish to increase excitement by
passing it. We believe d people Of a State should
regulate their local institutions and make heiI
own Constitution, without dictation from the General
Government. The spirit of the age is in favor Of
universal freedom, and it is begging the question fol
Congress to act for others thousands of miles off,
is what the people of Indiana would not like, and
what the people Of Indiana would not submit TO-
should they disagree with law that might be enact
ed in this manner.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

OF We do like friend of our glorious Union let
him be either Wing or Democrat Judge Con-
ard, editor of the Terre Haute Courier in relation
to the measures Of Cancellation adopted at the pres
ent session of Congress- the following patriotic
language, different from the cold acquesccnce of
the Indiana Journal that we must give il publication.
He says:
II is with gratifed feelings at length enabled to
announce the action Of Congress several important
subjects. The spirit Of patriotism will triumph-the
Union is safe The bill fixing the boundary of Texas
with the bill to create the Territory OF New Mexico ad
died. have passed the House of Representatives. 10y a
majority of ten rotes and Without the Winof pr0riso
The bill admitting California a State passed on the
7th inst, by majority Of ninety.fow rotes. On the
same day UTAH was formed into Territory by vote
Of 81 to 50.
Thus have PISSED several of the Important measures
included in the Omnibus Bill by large maortes-and
the probability now seems TO be that the whole series Of
measures embraced in the Senate Compromise bin will
yet be passed.
The other two papers at Terre Haute are with the
the Courier in feeling, and the people must be right
Vigo county is good county, notwithstanding her
whiggery. We have hopes of her yet. Good bye,
McGaughey
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

LrsD-IANA.-We could fill nearly whole paper
with fulsome descriptions of the Swedish Nightin-
gale. 1t is stated that Jenny Lind is twenty nine
years of age, bit does not look more than twenty
FIVE. She is not what many persons would regard as
very beautiful woman; but she possesses beauty
vastly superior to mere symmetry of features
soul beams in her face lighted up from the bright in
speaks. Her large soft eyes are of beautiful blue
color None Of the portraits Of her do her justice,
because portrait can convey her fine expression.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
The Proviso Dead.

A motion was made to attach the Wilmot Proviso
TO the bill for the organization of the territory of
New Mexico and the establishment of the Texas
boundary; but it was most signal failure. II was
defeated by Al majority-yeas so, nays III. II was
afterwards offered by Mr.. Wentworth of Illinois, to
the Utah Territorial bill, and again rejected by a
vote of 50 ayes; rs nays--a small vote. Mr.. Fitch
of Indiana moved TO insert provision, to continue
in force the Mexican laws the subject of slavery,
which in effect amounted to the Proviso, but it was
voted down by 33 majority. The territories are now
organized the Democratic basis of nonintervention
and California, free State, has been admitted into
the Union Slavery is excluded from our vast pos
sessions on the Pacific, the laws extended over
our new acquisitions, and an empire added TO the
confederacy. In The adoption of these measures,
which were measures of compromise, although much
stubbornness manifested itself at first in the end
there was generous yielding 10 the spirit of COM
promise, and the impulses of patriotism. 1t was
neither Northern triumph, Southern triumph.
II was not Democ ratio victory a wing victory;
but victory ach ieved over most unhoy combina-
ton of Northern and southern disunionists. One
marching under the Ebony flag of aboltionism, and
the other mastering under the Palmetto banner OF
Disunion.
The questions are now settled Let harmony and
good feeling once more preside over this republic
They are not adjusted majority Of the northern
men desired TO see them But whenever questions
in relation 10 Inc institution of slavery arise, in this
country, there must be yiel1ing of extreme
opinions, or there can be no compromise. The dis
unonists threaten to secede. Let them attempt
il. The people must unite with them before the
politicians can succeed. The aboionisis have al
ready raised the cry of repeal, and have proclaimed
their determination TO agitate, and agate. There is
no territories TO be organized nothing for the
proyiso TO operate upon, and we trust good men Of
all parties, will Indignantly frown down every at
tempt to create sectional divisions and sectional
imosities Remember the last Injunction of the ia
Their of his country, who warned the people to be-
ware of designing men, who would attempt TO excite
among them local divisions and sectional parties.
! ssINDIANA KNOWS NO NORTH NO SoUTH.
NOTHING BUT THE UNIoN.' This is our motto
| Ii is written marble, and stands out proudly
among the memenoes of State sovereignty, in that
magnificent column which is lifting its head Il
the clouds in honor of the Father of his country
These measures received the sanction of President
Fillmore and his cabinet. Without their influence
they would have failed Will the wings then make
war upon them. If they do, they make upon
their President, and the leading men of their par
in theeast with rejoicing iIlumnations and the firing
of cannon. Let the Patriotic West respond, and in
future ianaticism may spend its fury in vain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
JOY 81

OF the whole number of votes for the bill, 40 were
given by Wings, and 80 Democrats. OF the votes
against the BILL 50 given by Wings and Free Soil
ers. and "A by Democrats
OF the for the bill 90 given by members from
slaveholdng States and 81 by members from slave
holding States Of the votes against the ll 6S were
given by non-slavehoding States, and % by Slave
holding.
Hence, it appears that the votes divided pretty
nearly according the relative strength of the parties
and sections. This is auspcious circumstance, as it
will be more likely to harmonic the whole country.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

The above classification exhibits very curious
vote. II was in the main test between those
who desired to see compromise,-no adjustment,
and those who desired settlement Of the whole
question. The entire free soil party voted against
the BILL So did the South Carolina delegation, and
all the Southern Democrats who have heretofore act
ed under the lead of Mr.. Calhoun. The Southern
Wings voted for the bill, except Mr.. Clingman Of
North Carolina who had the honor at the commence
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

bTThanks to our old friend Norman for basket
of most delicious grapes. We know other name
for them than luscious, and if any person doubts
Judgment, LET them try their palate at his sand
IN front Of our Office, and if they do not prove the
best in the Market why, then, tell us don't know
what's what. He has also for sale few gallons of
Temperance wine, the pure juice of the grape, man
ufactured by himself
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0~5-Our friend Parrish, at the corner of Washing
ton and Meridian streets, in Norris's block, at the
old stand Of Hamilton & Parrish, has procured an
addition to his former room, to make it one of
the largest business houses in the city He has just
opened spendid stock of new goods, and the pub
lie wiz do wen to give him call. See his adver-
fisement
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

OF ROBERT SUTTON, has declined the appoint
ment of Stenographer to the Convention, and the
Governor, the recommendation OF the Indiana
Delegation in Congress, has appointed HARVEY
Fowler, of Washington City TO that station Mr.
Fowler is well qualified, and has been engaged as
Reporter for the Congressional Globe - for several
wears pasf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0rThe editor Of the Journal has come out, in his
last paper as the organ of the freesoilers In their
name he arraigns Doctor Fitch for his votes. The
Doctor, we have no doubt, has redeemed all his
pledges and is well able 10 take care Of himself.
Mr.. Evans, Of Maryland, thinks so, guess
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0<TWe knew as wen as the journal editor that
Mr.. Seward was not bodily present at the ''Saugh-
ter House, Convention. He had fixed his wires be-
fore the day Of meeting. We did not say Mr.. Fill
more was present; we knew he was not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

The Washington Correspondent of the New York
Journal of Commerce speaks right up TO Mr. Seward.
He says:
IL Mr. Seward gave conscientious vote against the
Compromise Bill, could do ar.thing more than
express regret what might be considered merely
as error in judgment. Ii he acted on principle, his
honesty might be commended at the expense Of has
Judgment
But should he showed that he had offered to sell out
his conscientious scrupes and to carry bill drawn by
chan the hill of the Committee of Thirteen provided
that only Mr. Seward should have the credit Of leader
ship in the matter-shoud all this be shown, the
horify of Senator'S will sumitt to the majority OF the
New York and Massachusett Delegation to the House,
who voted with Seward, estimate the exact amount
and character of the principle which govern hiac
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

ORA letter from San Francisco says, that Major
Gaines, appointed by the Galphin Cabinet 10 succeed
Gen. Lane, as Governor of Oregon, arrived at that
city, after protracted voyage around Cape Horn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Congress.
In SENATE-SEpTEMBER 9, 1850.
GRANT LANDS ToINDIANl

N Il i
Mr.. BRIGHT. ask the Senate to take up Senate bill
290-being bill making grant OF land to the State Of
Indiana for the construction of railroad 1t made
the special order for Thursday last but, owing to the
press of other important business did not insist upon
the consdera of that time. It is a copy of the
bill which has Just been passed in relation to Missouri
hope therefore that there will be objections to IT,
The President. The hour for the special orders has
arrived but the Chair will put the question the Sou
ate desire it.
The question being taken upon the motion, it was
agreed to.
The Senate accordingly as in committee Of the whole,
proceed the consideration of the bill granting the
right of way and making grant of and to the State Of
Indiana TO aid in the construction of a railroad from
point on the boundary line between Indiana and Illinois,
near its intersection with Lake Michigan, the city OF
indianapolis; and branch ntersect the southern
Michigan railroad at where the same enters said
State of Indiana; and amendment being offered IT
reported the Senate ordered to be engrossed,
and read a third time.
This BILL the next day, passed the Senate. The
bill grants the right of way through the public lands
for the construction Of the Railroad, with the right
to take materials for the road from public lands
And also grants to the State of Indiana, for the pur
pose of aiding in making the road, every alternate
section of land designated by even numbers, for six
sections in width on each side, and doubles the min
mum price of the sections which remain TO the Uni
ted States 1t also provides that the road when made
shall be public highway, for the of the Gov
eminent of the United States free from toll or other
charge upon transportation of any property or troops
of the United Sates and that the United States mail
shall at all times be transported thereupon, under
the direction of the Post Office Department at such
price as Congress may by law direct. The road Is
TO be completed within ten years, the grant win
be revoked.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

0rThe Daily Bulletin estimates the present pop
ulation of New Albany at 10000
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
Adjournment of Congress.

The Senate has agreed to the House resolution TO
adjourn without day, on Monday, the 3Oth of Sep
tember-Monday next two weeks
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
To Correspondents.

B. Saint Oner lathe money received pays for only SIX
months If additional with the Of
money the ten subscribers be entitled the Weekly year,
Club prices
g. Morgsnosn, Ts-f you procure SIX may
send them At the terms proposed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

C1~The editor Of The Journal IS mad. IL he will
call al N0wIand's he can have stick Of candy
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

6ss-The popular vote of Missouri stands-whig,
&c, 372; anti-Benton, 2I,0iS; Benton, s,l57.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19

or Mr.. S. G.. GooDRrcH, the world-renowned
Peter Farley, is at the Capital House . in this city
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
SOUTHERN VOTE.
Whigs-l
Clingman, N. c.


Whigs-l Democrats-30.
Clingman. N. C.. Ashe, N. G.
Averett, Va
Bowden, Ala.
Brown, Miss.
Burt, s. c.
Colcock, S. C..
Daniel, N. c.
Featherston, Miss
HARRISON, GA.
Harris, Ala.
Holiday, Va.
Holmes, S. c.
Hubbard, Ala.
Inge, Ala.
Jackson, Ga.
johnson, Ark
Lascre, La.
Mcqueen, S. c.
Melville, Miss.
Meade, Va.
Mison, Va.
Morse, La.
Orr, S. c.
Phelps, Mo.
Powell, Va.
Seldom, Va.
Thompson, Miss.
Venable, N c.
Wallace, s. C..
Woodward, S. C..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15
The Widows Mite.

Character, happiness, salvation, depend
not on the amount of what we do, but upon
the dispositions and motives that prompt
our conduct; and these appear in our most
insignificant acts, as we'll as in our most
imposing undertakings. A pure motive,
a noble disposition, can be expressed as
forcibly in giving a cup of cold water as
in the conveyance of a rich estate. ltcan
be shown forth as truly in a word of kind
counsel as the publication of volumes Of
wisdom. 1t can be illustrated as strongly
in defending the right in small nelghbor-
hood, as in advocating holy cause in the
counsels of the nation. TO the eye Of
the Infinite One, it may seem clothed even
more beautifully in a quiet, unnouced
deed, whose performance by the right
hand is not known by the left, than in
proud achievement, whose praise rings
the world over.
Remember, then, that the most solemn
interests and fearful issues Of life depend
on things in themselves slight. The great
est man that ever lived was dependent for
character and happiness far more upon his
little acts than upon his great achievements.
OF how small consequence to him that
particular date when the battle was won or
the bill carried, though it may have made
the calendar illustriOus, when compared
with all the other days of the year! If
these he all days of vicious indulgence or
vexing care, what matters II in the com
parison that on single day there is fcs-
tival and a show, and the eyes of admira.
ton are turned upon him, and the o Js
of praise spoken! Do you, then, aim at
great results be careful of your small ac-
tions. Would you gain the JOY of pure
affection! it will not, at your wish, come
out Uniformed in your soul. Nor VIII
men Weld it TO you on a sudden demand,
or allow their hearts TO be carried as by
storm. 1t is by many particular acts and
unfailing tokens of regard that you will
succeed it is by the contribution Of
mites.
Would you secure fair reputation -
The wise and good, whose esteem alone
is precious, will not Judge of you by the
few shining deeds of philanthropy and
honesty which you put boldly forth for
the inspection of the world, but by your
constant habits in business, your daily
walk, your most private treatment of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15
An ImpetuOuS Gentleman.

Sir John Sucking was man OF great
vivacity and spirit. His death was occa-
stoned by very uncommon incident. lie
entered warmly into the Kings interests,
and was sent over by him into France with
some letters of great consequence TO the
Queen. He arrived late at Calais, and at
night his servant ran away with his port.
manteau. in which were his money and
papers.
When he was told Of this in the morn
inc. he Immediately inquired which way
his servant had taken; ordered horses to
be got ready instantly; and in pulling on
his boots, found one of them extremely
uneasy to him; but as the horses were at
the door, he leaped into the saddle and
forgot his pain.
He pursued his servant so eagerly mat
he overlook him two or three posts oft !;
recovered his portmanteau; and soon al
ter complained of pain in one OF his teet'
and tainted away with 1t.
When they came to pull off his boots,
to lift him into bed, they found one Of
them full of blood.
Il seems, his servant, who well knew
his masters temper, and was sure he
would pursue him as soon as his vlllalny
should be discovered, had driven nail up
into one of his boots, in hopes OF disabling
him from pursuing him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15

humblest man in your service, IN snort
bv your contribution OF mites to indiViuu-
al happiness and the public good.
Above al, would you be truly religious
and secure the favor of an Almighty
friend! His eyes resteth ever on the soul;
and to his infallible vision, great deeds
dwindle, or small ones are exalted accord
ing to the temper from which they tIow'
Splendid pretences of generosity appear
in all their hollowneSs, and true habiinal
kindness alone is accepted. Forms ana
batteries. sacrifices ard protestauonS, are
all vain without a constant PIely. Selhsh
thanks for sudden prosperity, and selllsh
cries for help in sudden danger, mount not
to his throne like the grateful incense OF
prayer without ceasing.
Wait not, then, for extraordinary occa-
sions. The present moment, and the mite
YOU can contribute as it passes, are your
all. For, rightly viewed. what Is the
present moment but the index on the dial
plate, forever moving till it makes up your
whole life ! And what is the mite YOU
now contribute but that eXertlon ot your
whole strength to meet the present de-
mand. without which, in the longest HE.
nothing is accomplished The whole OF
religion. then, is comprised in one simple
direction: Do ali you can from pure
motive no,r. Thus, small as your actions
NAV appear to men, like the widow $
mics they will be gret in the eye OF
Heaven; and, though they attract not the
admiration of the world, they will secure
your eternal peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15
Everett.

/ ExTRAoRDINARY ROBBERY.-An Eng
lishman arrived at Rome this year, who
could scarcely speak word of Italian
He heard, of course, not a little about as.
sassins, robbers, and such like. and pru-
dently resolved never TO 90 alone, and
never TO be out after dusk. Both these
resolutions were fated TO fail. He dined
with friend lear Rome, anl was obliged
to walk home alone the same n ght. This
looked terrific before dinner; but few
g a'ses tf MarsaIa, and f.w more of
champagne, braced up his courage, and
away he Started, about ten o'clock. As
ne walked briskly ale NJ in the d;rkness,
ne came full butt against man. lie was
startled, and the tales he had heard recur-
red to his recollection; bat the man pass.
ed on, nd In short time our hern felt for
his watch, and found that IL was eone.-
Then the good wine came into play he
rushed back, seized The rascal. and yehe-
0ently demanded ''Monire monlre ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15
POETRY.
THE TALES OF OLD!

The tales of old, that nervcd the bold
To deeds Of love and duty;
That woke the sigh, or dimmcd the eye,
OF innocence and beauty
Who heed them now? The chilling brow
And colder heart reprOye them;
Forgot the lays of ancient days,
As those who once could love them !
Around the hearth, with honest mirth,
Our fathers gathered daily,
Twas good te see how merriy
The moments passed, and gayly
The Jester there, Inspired by cheer,
Would tell his quaintest story;
While minstrels came, and sung the fame
Of those cnshriaed in glory
Those tales Of old were often tod
By pilgrim, monk, or friar,
Who sung of war, in regions far,
Where valor might aspire
OF gallant deed, where, once achieved,
A host could not repel them
For themes like these our sires would please
And they alone could tell them
entley's Miscellany
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-01-15

Sir Johns impetuosity made him regard
the pain only at first, and his pursuit hur-
ried him from the thoughts of it for some
time after; however, the wound was so
bad, and so much inAamed, that it flung
him into 4 violent fever, which ended his
life in a very few days.