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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Travel West.

We stated last week, that the Pennsylvania railroad
would probably take most Of the travel going west
during The winter. II may Turn out that we were mis-
taken in our opinion. IL is confidently stated that the
Lake shore road from Dunkirk west to Erie will be CON-
pleted by the FIRST Of January. IL Ohio, the road is
nearly graded to AshtahnIa, to which place il is stated
the rails will be laid during The coming month. Should
those sections be completed rs soon as anticipated, there
will he hut 40 miles of stages between Cleveland and
Dunkirk .zAmerican Rail Road Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

A VERY Coon PLAIN SODA CAKE.-Take three cup.
(uls of -four. one cupiul Of sugar, one egg. one table
spoonful Of butter, two tea spoonluls of cream Of tartar,
one teaspoonlul of soda, one teaspoonful If essence o
lemon, aud ono cupful Of sweet milk. Beat the egg. and
mix it with hntfer and sugar. and soda dissolved in the
milk. Add two cnplnls of -four; the- mix the cream oil
to the other, and roll out and bake at once in fiat pans.
-Er.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

To MAKE PRESERVES KEEP.-Or course You will
make them this month. The secret of preserving them
from change is to exclude the air. The easiest wav 10
do this is. 10 brush over a sheet IF paper with the white
Of an egg, and cover the jar. pressing it down around
the edges while moist. and it will cement perfectly
tight. 1t is cheaper, neater and better than sealing up
the mouth Of the jar with wax or covering it with blad.
er.-Erchanoe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Two WAYS of Telling a Story.

We find in two different papers the following curious
variations Of what seems to be, after all. hut the same
tale. We confess, however, that the first of them.
though tId by Mr.. James in person and under his sign.
manual, does not look half as much like himself as does
The second, which is from the Philadelphia Evening Bull
letin:
ACCIDENT To Ma. G. P. r. JAMEs.-The Utica Ga.
zette publishes the following letter from Mr.. James to
the Hon. J. r. Walker. in response to an invitation to
attend and speak at the country fair az Utica, and ac-
cePt the Inequalities of his house:
STocKBRIDGE, Mass, Aug. IA, 1851.
MY DEAR SIR:@I am compelled may well say with
great pain, to return you a very unsatisfactory letter in
answer TO your very kind one; and | must make it as
brief as it is unsatisfactory, for write with the greatest
possible difficulty.
The fact is, that, a Few days after my return from
Utica, ! was driving an unruly horse, who chose to shy
down "A bank with me, and pitch me out of the Carriage
My right arm, hip and leg were all a good deal injured
more so than ] at first imagined, and though most
anxious to respond to your note, and to see fair Utica
again; l feel that there is too much uncertainty as to my
recovery in tine for me to let you depend upon me. 1t is
now nearly three weeks since this accident happened
but / have as yet made bat little progress. If l can
come tn Utica at the time of the fair | willard will
then willingly make an ofE.hand speech, on any occasion
that may present itself; but for any more serious effort
| fear you must depend upon Others. of whom l am sure
you must know many much better qualified than myself.
Yours faithfully,
G.. P. r. JAMES.
"On a clear warm morning in the month Of August,
1851, a light handsome vehicle, drawn by a single spir.
tied horse, might have been seen upon the road in the
vicinity Of Stockbridge, Mass. The sole occupant of
the carriage was a gentleman Of perhaps l~orty-fve years
Of age, of rather full figure and having an unmistakable
English countenance. He seemed much to enjoy the
fine scenery around him, and only removed his eyes from
it to make occasional applications to a handsome snuff
box, which he carried in his pocket.
"The road gradually became rough, and the traveller,
too much engrossed with his box and the scenery, paid
little attention 10 his horse. Suddenly the animal took
fright as his driver blew a vigorous blast on a large silk
pocket handkerchief. He set off at full speed down a rough
d~eciivity, and, in an incredibly short space of time, the
gentleman might have been seen lying PROSTATE on the
road side, while the horse and vehicle were speedily out
of sight and in Stockbridge. At this j%uncture two horse
men anne in sight, and FASTENED to the Frustrated trav-
eller, who gave his name as G. p. r. James. The elder
OF the horsemen was"
ITO be continued
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

U-'The energies and hopes Of the Wing will now he
turned to the promotion Of the hero Scott. tn the next
Presidency. He is our ope-OU ANCHOR."-De
fence Banner.
And a heacy "Gncbor" he has been, too If you hold
on to such au anchor how much deeper do YOU expect to
sink. A majority of nearly 30.O00 against you. what
deeper deep can you and your anchor find Gin. Ca
-effe
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

CALTFoRNIA EcTPSED. The Cincinnati Nonpareil
states that the keepers Of a rondo table in that city. be-
tween Main and Sycamore, pay forty dollars per night,
or ten thousand four hundred and eighty dollars per an
mum. for the nse Of one room, containing ono old billiard
table, with the good will Of the Former keeper.
This large amount, with the profits, which arc double
the rent, Is taken from tho pockets OF poor clerks and
laborers. as tte protested gambler is seldom seen engag-
ed at this game.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

SQUARE AcRE-To lay ont an acre square, 209 feet
on each side is the nearest amount that will make an
acre, being less than an inch each way over the
eract distance; A $50 superficial feet, or POS 90, 1OO
feet on each side constitute an acre OF ground.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Railway Murder Cs.e.

III. NJ. BROOKS. who was tried ut Cleveland for mur-
der, by 50 obstructing the Railway from Cleveland to
Ravenna as 10 throw off the ears, and destroy the life Of
= passenger has been found guiIty Of murder in the sec.
ond degree. w examined the testimony as reported,
and have no doubt OF his guilt-sCin. Gazette
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

CINCINNATI TO PITTsBURG IN A DAY.-By the 10th
IF December a railway communication is expected TO
he opened from this city. by way of Cleveland. to Pitts
burgh. by which passengers, leaving here in the morn
ing, NAV arrive at Pittsburg on the evening OF the same
dav Gin. Gazette.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
A Noble Sentiment.
Tho Sbelhyyille Volunteer

"A gentleman, lately from Pennsylvania, informed
us, that a friend OF Mr.. Buchanan's received a letter
from General Cass, pending the late election in Penn
sylvania, with this admonition: Strive to stay the
tide OF agitation between brethren Of the same political
faith; there need be no sbone of contention" about men
go for your country, your whole couniry.-its peace,
Its p%erpetuity Its salvation. whoever may be your
candidate. %
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

FEMALE PATRIoTIsM-The New Orleans Delta says
upwards of SIS 900 worth of iewelry. whichsbad been
contributed by ladies IN Cuba. in aid of the late attempt
at revolution, was sold last week, by an auctioneer, in
that city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

r"Well. Robert. how murh did your pig weighf'
" 1t didn't weigh as much as / expected, and | always
thought it wouldn't"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
THEY ARE ALWAYS RIGHT!

Railroad TRACK and Depot Scales;
Coal, Hay, and Cattle Scales;
Heavy Iron and DnrmaHt Scales;
Wheat or Hopper Scales;
PLATFORM. n COUNTER SCALES;
Warehouse Trucks and Sugar Mills;
Letter Copying Presses;
Patent Excavutng Road Scrapers.
These Scales have been long and favorably known, have been
submitted 10 the severest tests, and for accuracy and durability are
Justly acknowledged to be the STANDARD from which there Ne no
appeal. HENRY s. KELLOGG, Agent Indianapolis,
HILL. ORBISON & Co, Agents RI Wayne,
WIN. 7. MUMFORD, Gen. Agent. Lafayette, Ind
xen1-dlrr-rrrv
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
MONT E,
RnSTnN MAS

OLNe 1hHcs
HyHTS wei. known establishment i still conducted IN the same
n manner il has always been The central and pleasant sius-
ton Of the house it, comnuSfnous arrangements. and the cninforts
and Injuries To he fpunl there. combine To render il ague' aae and
advantageous To the traveller
Having been one OF the Arm Of John 7. Tucker & Co. so long at
the head Of the establishment the Subscriber pledges his besi exer-
tons to maintain its reputation, and 70 give satisfaction 10 his Gus
toners. WM.H II. PARKER.
Boston. Sept IS, 1851. seP2S-2aw3m
AND AGENCY have opened an Office in the City Of
Washington for the prosecution Of claims against the Govern
meni, embracing Pensions. Bounty Lands, Patents for lands sold,
a d a general agency business My long connection with the Lend
Office gives me great facilities for the transaction ofbu-isess m that
department. JOuN ". BRs Ant.
Refer TO Hon. ]. r. MCDONALD rawfordsvile.
Hon. A. 5 WHITE, Lafayette
lion. w J. BRowE, indianapolis. oct3f
gIERFUMERY, SOAPS, COSMETICS, &C-A large and
4 well selected stock Of the abnve articles together nh brushes,
Combs, and every article wanted Tor a j" Lady's Toilet" Il RouSeils'r
flaueils. Weiherin's, and true French preparations amongst which
may he found "Lubin's genuine Extracts and something rare ana
fine, for sa at loci3il CRAlGIEAD & BROWNING'S-
sRRIsToL BRICK AND ~sLvERsAND for sale at
ED ocf31 CRAIGilEAD d BROWNING'S-
N~TOTICE-The Eighteenth Annual meeting Of the Stockholders
" of the Branch al Indianapolis Of the Stale Bank Of Indiana.
will be held al their Banking House in the CITY Of Indianapolis. on
Monday. Ike third day " November, proximo, beweea the hoursof
oHe and four o'clock p. NJ nj which time an election viii be held
for the choice Of seven Directors ON the pam of The sieckho ders. for
the ensuing year. Til ii. SHARPE Cashr.
Indianapolis, Oct. ?. lssi-3dd&w
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
A. NALTNER & CO.,

Washington street, first door East of Capital House,
VUy OUID respectfully announce 10 their customers and The pub
w lie in general that they have removed their Fancy Store n,am
their old stand near the Court House to the sire-ioom frmeriy oc-
cupied by II. A. Fletcher Il Co one door east Of the Capital House,
where they constantly keep ON hand a large aud he assortment OF
Motions. Fancy Good. Jewelry, Perun,ry, Toys. &c. &c. They
have lately added 10 their stock an extensive assortment of Musical
Instrument of the best quality, such as violns, Guitars Flutes,
Banuos, Clarioneis. Accordeons. and Brass Instruments They nave
also. n great variety of Italian Violin and Guitar Strings Also. a
fine selection of German Books. All OF which they are determined
to sell cheaper than any other Store in the city
u Country Dealers can he supplied al Wholesale Prices with a
small advance on Eastern coi- A. NALTNER & co.
Indianap lis. Nov. a, is51-2md&w
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

n Z ULL's TRUssEs-Thr xuhsrriher h.~jasf received a large
ass r'mcn' offhe ah We iusly celebrated insiurncnfs1 They
have received the appreciation ~ the Medical Faculty, hofh in this
country aud Europe Tor many years and sand unrivsid for the cure
Of Hernia q RuTure ters1 W " RoEERFs-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
BUCKEYE STATE COOK STOVE!

S sizes for Wood. S sizes for Coal.
YESflE Undersigned Is now receiving the different sizes OF this new
a and beautiful Cooking Stove. which was awarded The FIRST pre-
MUM al The Ohio State Fair. lately held at Columbus, over all others
exhibited. among which were all the most popular Cooking Stoves
in the West. also several from New York and others Eastern cities.
To give n full and explanatory statement of the great advantages
this Stsve has over all others. cannot be contained within the COM
pass Of an advertisement. The public are therefore, respectfully in
vned 10 ci. and examine this Stove nj my wareroom, nearly oppo-
site the Masonic Hall, and jndge for themselves.
For sale by [ootl4-1wd-w2wl THOMAS BUST
~STOVES.-The manufacturers of this
II y Stove were awarded n Diploma nj the Ohio State Fair for the
handsome design, superior workmanship. AMI mechanical skill IN
getting up this Stove. So great Is the demand for the different sizes,
that am unable In keep up a regular supply. Farmers call in al
the sign Of the Red Anvil and examine Ties Stoves sill a few more
lcn and more coming.
For sale by Tocii-1wd-w2wl THOMAS BUST.
III ~NTUCKIAN- - sizes extra heavy plates.
HA For sale only by THOMAS BUST.
oct1i-fwd-waw
E1ARLoR, a M SHOP sTOvEs-For Wood and
II Coal. the latest and most approved patterns For sale by
ocffi-fwd-w2w THOMAS BUST.
st. MAHY'S SEMINARY-The Auiumnal session Of this IN
- stiiuion will commence on Monday. September sh. Miss
TowS, formerly OF Maine. but recently from Greencasile, Ind will
assist the Rev DR. CAMP in conducting the school, Terms as here
tofore. BY order of the TRUsTEEs7 TO whom application may be
made. TON. JAMES MORRISON, CHARLES cox,
Nm. III MORRISON, s. MAJOR,
4. KITCHEN, ]. u M~cCHESNEY,
V. C. HANNA, JAS. b. CLE6G.
DR. GEO. w. MEARS, aug29-dSwtf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

EbATS " CAPS AT WHOLESALE ara now recev
a. ing m, Fall and Winter stock of HATS and CAPS, which will
be sold al wholesale al a very small advance on cost. My stock
consists of everything usually found in the largest Iiai Stores. and
my stock OF SILK, Plush. and Cloth Caps is very extensive and viii
be sold low Country Merchants buying small bills will do well 10
give me a call, as 1 feel that l can make it &c their interest 10 buy Of
me. G. + McGiNNIS,
sepffe-d&w3m Sec nd door from the Post Office corner.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

n a COILS HALTER ROPE;
~ SO dog. Bed Cord.
lofhs Brcom Irvine
Received and for sale by MuRPHEY & TAYLOR.
sepfs Masonic Hall
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

Hu o~LAssEs-9 bbls. \. o. MOlazses. received and for sale 4
We suc4 BLYTHE & HOLLANDi
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09
A Clerical AmcCIOte.

Some thirty-fve or forty years ago, a
Mr.. Williams, a clergyman of the old school
somewhat eccentric, came to Salem, from
the country to exchange desks with one of
his brethren in the ministry. During the
Sabbath noon intermission he said to his
daughter, l am going to lie down; if St.
Paul comes himself don't you disturb
me-"
Mr.. Bently, who preached in the East
Church, who had been very intimate with
Mr.. Williams, but had not seen him for
several years, hearing he was in town, hur-
ried off after dinner to make his old friend
q call.
'Where is Brother Williams = he in
quired, as he met the daughter.
He can't be disturbed, sir, not even if
St. Paul should CALI
L must see him y was the impatient
rejoinder, in the inimitablc manner pecu-
liar to Mr.. Bently.
Resistance to such must was out of the
question.
The room Of the sleeper was designated.
With no gentle voice and correspondent 2
shake, Mr.. Williams was aroused. He
was delighted to see his friend Bently, re-
iterating in his fervency his qualification.
'I think, Brother Williams says Mr..
Bently, that you are little inconsistent
'How so : how so Brother Bently.'
Didn't you tell your daughter you was
not to be disturbed, even if st. Paul call
ed yet you appeared very glad to see
me-
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09
New Goods.

TUST received at the Westerly Clothing Store
u large assortment of Broadcloths, Cassimeres
Doeskins, Satinetts, Vermont Cloths, Tweeds
Jeans and Vestings Of every description, which
we are now having manufactured into Ready
Made Clothing expressly for the Fall and Win
ter trade. We would say to those who are
in want of Ready Made Clothing, will do well
to call and examine our stock. We are now
prepared to make up Garments to order lower
then at any other establishment in this place.
A general assortment of furnishing goods
consisting of Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, Cravats,
Suspenders, Handkerchicfs, Gloves and Socks,
kept constantly on hand.
FANCY GOODS.
Cloth, Hair, Hat and Shoe Brushes, Pocket
Books, Silk Purses, Knives, Razors, Combs,
Hair Oil, Cologne water, Fancy Soaps of every
description.
All of the newest styles and lowest cash
prices. (22tf) PENDLETON & DUNN.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

BY 'Well, Emeline,' said DR.. W tc
a lazy gadder of Il wife, chow do you fee
to-day, Emeline p "A great deal worse
than / was, thank'ee most dead, Pm OBJ
ligcd to you; Pm always worse than 1 was
and don't think [ shall be any better. In
very sure, anyhow, that Pm not long fol
this sinful world; and for the future, you
may always know Pm worse without ask.
ing any questions for the questions make
me worse, if nothing else does' 'Why
Emeline, what's the matter with you ~
Nothing, l tell you, in particular, but a
great deal is the matter with me in gene
raj and that's the danger, because we
don't know what it is. That's what kills
people, when they can't tell what it is
that's what's killing me. My grandmother
died of it, so will 1. The doctors don't
know it; they can't tell they say I'm
well enough, when Pm bad enough and
so there's no help. Pm going off some Of
these days, right after my great-grandmo-
ther, dying of nothing in particular but Of
everything in general. That's what finishes
all our folks
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

SARAH WATER.-A gentleman of this
town sent his servant to Providence few
days since to get him a dozen bottles of Sa.
ratOga water. He was a son of Erin, and
of course bound to make a blunder. He
forgot the name of the article he was sent
for SARAH water being the nearest he
could come to it. For this he inquired
but the clerk said they had no such article
Patrick was sore perplexed, for he dared
not return without the water. On going
into the street he fell in with aY ankee friend
to whom he related the cause his trouble.
EShure it is Sarah water or something like
it, said he. The Yankee suggested that
it might be Saratoga water. Och, and
it is that same said Patrick. 'Shure, I
minded the Sarah well, but the roGA, bad
luck too it, kilt me entirely
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

p@ A lady one night at party was
much annoyed by the impertinent remarks
of a coxcomb who sat near her at length
becoming tired and vexed, she turned to-
wards him with an angry countenance, and
said
"Be pleased, sir, to cease your unbe.
coming impertinence."
"The fellow was astonished at so suddeI
a repulse and could only reply
"Pray, Miss, do not eat me.''
"Be in no fear" she replied, "I am q
Jewess."
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

py~ My friend, said the keeper of a
hotel to an over voracious boarder, "you
eat so much that 1 shall certainly have
to charge you an extra half dollar. -
can extra half dollar" replied his board
er with his countenance the very picture
of despair =" for goodness sake don't do
that, Pm most dead now, eating three
dollars worth and if you put on an extra
halfdollars worth, 1 certainly shall burst
| shall"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

pa At recent meeting of a parish ;
solemn straight bodied and most exemplary
deacon submitted report in writing of tho
destitute widows and others standing il
need of assistance in the parish. care
you sure, Deacon" asked another solemn
brother, "that you have embraced all the
widows :" He said he believed he hac
done so but if any had been omitted the
omission could be easily corrected.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09
Hlisffllaneous.
A Butchers Yarn.

Billy H was one Of the most noto-
rious butchers of truth, in the abstract,
that ever lived. If the truth answered the
purpose best, and a lie would do him a po-
sitive injury, it seemed he would tell a lie
in preference to the truth, at any time and
on any occasion In this respect he was
indeed an anomaly. If man told big
yarn in Billy's hearing, he was sure to be
beaten-Billy had always something more
wonderful to relate.
Billy's neighbor, Judge j had many
bout with him spinning yarns, but inva-
riably had come out second best, although
he had an exuberant Imagination, and his
reputation for veracity was none Of the
best.
On one occasion tho judge was riding
past Bill's farm, when Billy hailed him,
and inquired if he didn't want to buy a
quarter of fine beef, as he had just killed
an elegant steer.
"Was he fat, Billy" inquired the
judge.
ooh, yes" answered Billy; " fat as a
whale / rather guess you would think
so, if you but knew how much tallow we
got out of him. Why, judge, we got thr G
hundred and twenty pounds to a fraction.
What do you think Of that :"
Now the judge thought this to be rather
tough yarn, but he felt more inclined to
beat Billy at his own game, than to express
any doubt about his veracity.
That was pretty considerable steer,
Billy" replied the judge, " but not IL
patchin to one killed few years ago.
He weighed over two thousand pounds, and
he turned out four hundred and ten pounds
of tallow, as near as | can recollect."
Billy was taken all aback for an instant,
but collecting himself, he confessed that
this was the largest animal Of the OK kind
he had ever heard of, except one That he
once sold in the Philadelphia market.
"This," said Billy, "was the largest
steer that ever had been seen within the
recollection of man. He was an elephant
in his proportions-something on the mas
todon order. When we got him into the
city," continued Billy, C his gigantic di-
mensions struck every ono with amazement
It was almost Christmas-time, and he was
bought by butcher for Christmas beef
On Christmas eve, preparatory to beins
slaughtered, he was paraded through thu
streets, decorated with flowers and gay co
lored ribbons, and followed by an immens'
crowd. Well," said Billy, "he wa
slaughtered, and weighed twenty-sevel
hundred pounds net And how mucl
tallow do you think we got out of him."
The judge thought such an animal woulc
turn out considerable more than gooc
deal. He, however, told Billy he wouldn'
hazard an opinion by guessing at th'
amount.
"Well," replied Billy, triumphantly
"we got from that steer four hundred AM
seventy-fve pounds of tallow-and dar1
every button on my old coat, if we didn'
get two hundred pounds of beesacor be
sides %
The shrill note that the Judge emitted
as he rode off, would have drowned th'
sound of steam-whistle. He let Bill,
have his own way ever after that.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-10-09

SINGULAR SUPERsTITIoN.-Am the
peasaptry of Westphalia, and in some parts
Of Wales, young females knock, on Christ.
mas Eve, at the hen-bouse. If a hen frs
cackles, they relinquish the hope of being
married during the ensuing year but if {
cock crows, they deem it an infallible omer
of their being married before the yea
expires.