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Southern shield., 1851-02-08

DIED-In this place, on the lst nst after lingering illness, Mrs. Jane Blsckmon, consor of Gideon Black mon ST. aged 50 years.
 In Wittsburg St. Francis county, on same day Mrs. Elizabeth Hurd, consor of John ". Hurd, aged p years.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
Memphis, Arkansas & White River United States Mail Line
 COUNTESS.
Capt. JAS. 4. CREIGHTON,

Capt. JAS. 4. CRElGHlON, Fl .EAVES Memphis every Sunday and Thurs X day mornings at 9 q m, connecting at Napoleon with inc Arkansas river Mail Boats, on Friday and Monday, and with the White River Mail Boats every Monday.
 Leaves Napoleon every Monday and Friday at o'clock m, connecting at Memphis with the NashUWe and Cincinnati Packets. The Countess passes HELENA every Sunday g Thursday nights, at 6 o'clock, going dotgn, and
 Every Tuesday g. Saturday mornings, at o'clock, going up.
 Willattend to all orders for Merchandise, and any business entrusted to her, with care and at tention.
 Shippers and the travelling community may rely on her regularity and punctuality.
 NO0o,17boy
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
BAILEXS 6 H0RN0R.

A RE just in receipt of large lot of Flour / A and Whjshey, direct from Cincinnati, which they offer to sell wholesale and retail, as low as can be purchased from Flat Boats at the Landing, and having made permanent arrange ments for regular supply of these articles, they respectfully invite persons wishing to buy either for their own use, or to sell again, to give them a call before purchasing elsewhere.
 Heieaa, Fe5. l, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
LIVE AND LET LIVE!
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eI5 ays S D1- E ER YA1

Business. And they would respectfully invite buyers to give them call before purchasing elsewhere; as their Goods have been purchased in the Eastern market, for cash, with the utmost care in regard to Quality, Style, and Price; consequently, they fatter themselves that they will be able to suit all who may be pleased to honor them with call. Walk up town, and be paid for your trouble, Our Goods consist, in part, as follows, of all qualities and price:
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
Regular White River Packet,
 t.'zzhA4A eA

FHVHE new and splendid, fast running Pas
 A senger Packet, and light draught steamer, ITa;Or Barbour, WM. F. YoUNG, Master, will ply as a regular Packet between Memphis and Batesgille, on White river-making regular trips to and from Memphis every ten days, touching at Helena and all other points on the river.
 November 9 1850.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
WATCHES! WATCHES!

s NOR years the strife has been not who could I' make the best Watch, but who could make the cheapest, or rather the lowest priced article, which is not always the cheapest, and conse- quently the great falling off in the quality ol watches.
 We import our Watches direct from England, France and Germany, and have been l2 months in preparing our present stock. Our aim has been to have a splendid assortment of Fine Watches-as fine as Europe can produce--this, in addition to full assortment of the low and medium qualities, we are now prepared toshow the public, all of which will be sold at a small advance on the importing cost.
 F. H. CLARK & O.,
 Oct. 24. No. 37 Front Row,
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
AGENTS FOR THIS PAPER.

AGENTS FOR THIS PAPER.
 The following named gentlemen are author lzed to act as Agents for the Southern Shield in their respective counties:
 JOHN A. CRAIG, Chicot. c. J. BARNARD, Crittenden. HENRY. POWELL, Green. r. F. PATRICK, St. Francis. GEORGE A. WoRTuEN, Pulaski
 V. B. PALMER is the Agent for the Southern Shield in PhHadelphia, NeaO Fork, and Boston.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
LARGE .ALDLDIEI0NEo


 MORE EXI'ENSITE THAN EVER. BEHAVING received our semi-annual supply, A M we commence the New Year with an assortment that is not surpassed, if equalled, in the United States.
 We have twelve thousand dollars in the arti- ticle of Watches alone, and can therefore sup. ply our friends and the public with any style, and at almost any price. We have
 Gold Patent Levers from 35 to $25O
 Silver do do do Is to $55 With general assortment of Lapine and Yer teal Watches. The other branches of our stock will be found as extensive as our Watches such as Chains, Seals, Keys,
 eD EE NvN EE M4 Eg N
 " ,ALL ITS TARLEI'K including many valuable SG2S2 sA, SN2[ Is G7S2 s land some full sets, SPEcTACLEs, SILVER " ARE, c0in-ji]te, SILvER-PLATED GooDs, CLOCKS, LAMPS and GRANDoLEs, CUTLERY, GUNS, P1s- ToLs, including the genuine Durringer's, CANES. TEA TRAYS, with general assortment of
 S2A&YGG @$@0I@a In which will be found many choice articles for the LADIES.
 NOTICE. ET We aim to furnish those WnG Q6aI Ill Mcmphls, With nome market and a home guarantee for Goods in our line, and in vite the public t0 call and examine for them Iselves. Our stock is laid in with Cash; our European Goods we import ourselves; we get Jour Domestic Articles direct from the makers, land being satisfied with a small profit, we offer lgreat inducements to our friends and the public. We are also prepared to do all kinds of work in our line, in the best manner and with dispatch. Our motto is, TRY US.
 F. II. CLARK, ] F. H. CLARK 6 Co.,, A. c. wURzBACH, N0. 37 Front Ro1c, J. s. WILKINS. Memphis, Tenn. N. B. The trade supplied on liberal terms, and all orders from the country will receive our especial attention January l2.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
LouisviIIe---The Indiana Trade.

An active competition is going on among the towns
below the river to draw away from Cincinnati the
trade of the fertile State of Indiana and TO it to
themselves Their united efforts OF course, directed
to divert this trade from u.s. however they may disagree
in the distribution of it.
Louisville and Jeiersonville in the direction of Indi
annapolis represent Interest, New Albany another
Madison still another and more powerful interest The
road from Jefersonvle to Columbus is nearly Hady for
the cars The certainty of the completion of this rival
road has stimulated Madison to vigorous exertions
prevent the trade of the rich counties of Shelby Rush
&c, from being diverted to Louisville. As o
preventing this the City Council of Madison have ap
pointed a committee, consisting OF Messrs. Sullivan
White, Stapp and Farnsworth to negotiate for the pur
chase by the city, of the Railway from Ednburg Shell
byville.
The Louisville Courier says: " 1t will not do for ouI
citizens remain stless while neighboring cities
active and awake their interests Louisville should
have the control of the roads beyond Columbus,
this way only merchants trade with the people
of that section anything like fair and equal rms
Let us by well directed policy, these roads
and will at the same time trade of almost
incaculable magnitude, and trade too with which
have heretofore been entirely unacquainted and which
has been enjoyed exclusively by Cincinnati and Madison
Few of readers have adequate conception of tue
beauty, fertility, and productveness of that portion oil
Indiana with which the Jefferson Railway will bring
into connection, and that the trade of this
gion within grasp, we must not by naction per-
NIT il to be wrested from bright future is before
Louisville if she is only true to herself"
And what will be the future of Cincinnati, If she
sleeps and lets this vast trade 60 into other markets.
Gin. Gazette.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17

We clip the following from the Baltimore Argus, be-
cause approve Of the recommendations and because
it is applicable to the democracy Of Indiana:
In localities where the democrats are in the ascenden
cy where they generally carry their ticket the Wing
press and leaders very much opposed party nom
nations for candidates for Office under the eonsttu.
tion but in strong Wing countless in localities where
the wings usually successful hear not word
against party nominations. We advise friends in
every section oil the State, where there is the least
chance to elect democrat to make their nominations
One good thing will result from it, If nothing else, viz
the principles Of party will be made known to the
people, who will hear them more fully discussed than II
there were party nominations; and in becoming ac-
quained with them those who are strangers to demo-
cracy will behold its beauties and fall in love with them
We say to democratic friends nominate your candi
dates-presen to the people your best men-and victory
rs vou
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
July 14th, 1851.
Southern Sentiment.

We copy the following from the Richmond Times, a
leading and conservative wing paper at Richmond Vr-
gnia:
THE PENNSYLVANIA WING CONVENTION.
Ii the proceedings of this body had TO be judged only
by the resolutions adopted, should make Ii tie OBJ
lection To them True, We consider the nomination OF
Gen. Scott premature and unwISe; but that was
merely the preston of present preference, Of
itself without much consequence. The speech made by
Gov Johnston, Immediately alter the endorsement OF
him by the Convention, is more serious matter. He
went out of his to condemn the Texas boundary
BILL which is now an irrevocable law, and
proclaimed himself in favor OF the modification OF the
fugitive slave law. In placing himself upon this plat
form Gov. Johnst ect t. have the good will
of the Southern Wing party, and for part most
heartily IRISH that he may be reUGrded cIth deat. Ii
the stranoes atuity, in intelligent Wings OF
the North thus throw themselves against the nation
al policy of their party. Do they suppose that Wing
measures will ever prevail in Congress- If the Southern
Wings are Off Are they blind that they
not perceive the necessity of standing aOo from
tona questions, they wish to carry their ayorite
of protective tariff II Gov. Johnsons hope IS
promote his chances of election by soliciting the
favor of the antsavery party, he likely he diSap
pointed. IL he expects to advance Gen Scoirs pros
poets by identifying his name with the sentiments Of his
speech he is egregiousy in error. suspicion is al.
ready sprung throughout the South that the Seward d.
vision of the Wing party have taken charge of Gen.
Scott as candidate for the Presidency; and Gov John.
ston's Lancaster harangue will not tend it,
Gen Scott known be a approver of the
compromise at the time OF their adoption and
he took more than one occasion to make public avowal
of his devotion the Union; but TINS will satisfy
Southern Wings long those in the North, who
for the renewal of agitation, allowed to he me chief
sponsors for his claims. For ourselves have
confidence in Gen Scotts patriotism and his desire 10
remove every of sectional disturbances but he
never receive Southern support whilst bis nomination is
associated with snch propositions Gov. Johnson has
unfortunately staked himself upon.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw.-The Lexington Miss }
Advertiser, says that Judge Wilkinson lately made a
speech before the Disunon Association of that town.
which he descanted with warmth the nutlty o.
the fugitive slave law the South and declared he desired
it repealed, he felt interest in protecting
slavery in Virginia, Kentucky. or Maryland. Let the
Yankees take their negroes and welcome for what he
cared Mississippi lost but few slaves and had inter-
est in the law
From the adopted by many Of the fre-eaters
(remarks the Mobile Daily Advertiser) bound to
conclude that their sentiments in accordance with
those expressed by Judge Wilkinson. They care
nothing for the fugitive slave law and would be glad to
it repealed to morrowfor act Of that kind would
assist hasten the day when dsunion is to take place
They have said that there safety for the South
disuHion, and they would oppose the compromise assist
the abolitoRiss TO break it up and repeafthe fugitive
slave law because that would bring them step
err their darling project Of disunion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
Railrnnd Grades.

Our Cincinnati brethren of the Press discourse finely
the prospects of the Baltimore line of Railroad from
ST. Louis through their city, and thence east what
is called the Bepre route, to Baltimore, crossing the
Ohio, at Parkersburg Wheeling. We give, for the
eye Of our railroad men in this State extract from
the Enquirer's report, showing what kind of for
of construction and grade this road be located
upon:
At about mile below this last point, the high grade
of lie feet per mile begins and continues about II
miles, crossing the Potomac from Virginia into Maryland
the beginning of the grade and thence ascending
the steep slopes OF Savage river and Grab Tree creek
the summit at the head of the latter, total distance
of fifteen miles, upon the last 81 of which the grade is
reduced to 100 feet per mile.
From the gades" the line descends by grade oil
lie feet per mile, for 81 miles and very rugged
ground and thence miles further Cheat river, which
it crosses the mouth of Salt Lick creek The route
Immediately after crossing the river ascend> along the
broken slopes of the Laurel Hill by grade Of lO5 feet
per mile for i've miles the summit passing the d
vidng ridge by tunnel 4, 100 feet in length, and
whence. after three miles of light grade, descent
by the grade Of 105 feet per mile for miles, is made
the valley of Raccoon creek, by which, and the Three
Forkscreek the Tyrgets valley is reached in IA miles
the Turnpike Bridge above described, and 1904
miles from Cumberland.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
The EOnrfh of IuIV.

The National Anniversary has this year been celebra-
ted all the country with unusual enthusiasm.
Throughout the broad length and breadth of the land
have heard of but grumblers Elwood Fisher and
r. BarnweH Rhett. The latter delivered a speech in
South Carolina full of treason, and, in his Southern
Press the former says
Although this is the anniversary Of the most meuora-
bic act of secession and dsunion that the world ever
knew, expect hear of more declama ton eainst
the principles Of TO- against the right of people to al
ter or reform their government at pleasure than
was heard Of before. The folly and nfatuation Of
Lord NORTH caused that disunion We have Lord
North now.
1t the Lord above all that sustained and guided
forefahers through the dark and stormy scenes of
the revolution and through the instrumentay of their
patriotic descendants the traitorous Lord North and
Lord South will again be defeated
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
Jefferson Countys

We gratihed learn that the democracy Of this
county was never united, and will poll much
larger vote for Mr. Durham than he received two years
ago The democratic party, in convention, have repu-
dated the Madison Courier as unsound and unworthy
their support and confidence, and paper will be
commenced in the Of next week. This has been
done by the democrats of Jefferson county, and by
Hon. Jesse d. Bright, the Courier would vainy
strive to make appear. Mr. Bright, as member Of
the party did his duty in throwing off this political ncu.
bus Had been the man act CARRIER represents,
how could such resolutions have been adopted! 1t
the act of the party thoroughly united and his rawlings
cannot produce ripple He is not regarded demo
erat, the Courier democratic paper. Say what
he will nobody is responsible His press is free but by
the judieious action of the convention is shorn of
power 70 do evil.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
Indiana Farmer.

This new Agricultural journal, published by HoLLo.
WAY & DENNIS, Richmond, Indiana, is received 1t is
well gotten up, and flied with useful and interesting
tices on the subject of Agriculture. Although Mr..
Holloway is not practical farmer, he is nevertheless
practical man, with sound judgment and discriminating
observation. He WILL doubt, make the Farmer an
excellent paper. He will be aided by the talented
and experienced Farmers in the State who, by
ncations will give the result of their observations OF
all men visionary is the least suited for a farmer
To be successful he must be Industrious, frugal, and
practical. The Farmer" is suitable for bindng-be.
ing pages octave, and is published Semi Monthly
ONE DOLLAR per annum, in advance
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
JUdICiOUS.

The wings of Ohio by of committees and secret
circulars made desperate effort defeat the new
Constitution. Their failure was most signal and over
whelming. Now it is adopted presume they will
deny their opposition and become great and jealous re.
formers. They uttered not word against it in their
late State Convention.
In Indiana, we have doubt but large majority Of
the party opposed the Constitution but see
ing hope of defeating it, they silently acquesce and
suffer default Not single wing paper in the State
has durcd to make open opposition. Some contain COM
muncatiOns which they publish without comment. II
rhey had reliable working majority in the State
should have desperate struggle; is thanks to the
progressive democracy, we shall have no trouble
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17

= The St. Louis IntelIgencer, able and ndcpend-
ent wing Journal is by no pleased with the ac.
on Of the Pennsylvania Wing Convention. 1t complains
Of the nomination Of Gen. Scott premature and nju.
dicous. The editor says:
This is the kind of whggery which we of the
west maintain. We 90 for UNFOLDING the supremacy of
the Constitution all subjects and doing impartial JUS
tice alike to North. South East, and West Another
thing also IS worthy of observation, towit-that in the
resolution csmpmentlng President Fillmore and his adj.
minstration whilst he is eulogzed for his on the
tariff international improvement and other subjects
not the slightest reference is made his firm manly
wise, patriotic and satesmanke conduct throughout the
exciting Of the last session pending the eompro-
mise measures. That which is the browning glory of
his administration not alluded to in the resou-
ten In short 1t is but evident that the convention
attempted to blink the question of the fugitive slave bill
and TO hOodwnk the Wings OF the South and West by
the OF general phrases without descending parc-
uars. But this game will not answer. So far as we
are concerned the wing party does not triumph as
great national party, national issues would not
give rush for its victory. IL it is to achieve success
by hatterng the abotioniss the North or wheeling
the nullers at the South-by uniting with sectional fac.
tons Of any kind character will have accomplished
victory at the expense Of its honor and usefulness
These at least are views, which think are con.
Cured in by at least nnetenths Of the Wings of the
West.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
Hon. Geo. w. Carr,

1t wifi be perceived from the following card that this
old and tried Democrat has withdrawn from the field
candidate for Congress in the Sixth District desire
the party Of which he has been so useful men,
Der united the coming election has been him the
governing motive for this decenson. We were 10th to
believe that honest GEORGE W. CARR was disorean.
zer and the step he has taken conynces that he
is still sound straghtout Democrat having the interest
of the Democracy and the whole country heart We
understand that during the canvass, he has conducted
himself like honorable gentleman and sound Demo.
If he has erred, il has been but for the moment
and feel confident that this act places him. at once
in that high position he deservedy held heretofore in
the estimation Of all true Democrats.
Col. german has now the clear field against E p
FARMER, and, with so large a majority the Demo.
that District regard his success as GER
tain. The chuckling of the Wings will now cease:
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SIXTH CONGRESS.
IONAL DISTRICT.
FELLOW. CITIzENs-Four years ago, when the regu.
lar nominee of the Democratic party in this district
proved my devotion Democratic principles by giving
way to DIR. Dobson, and yielding him cordial sup.
port. My county gave him majority of hlty-nine
votes over Mr.. Dunn able Wing, and of her
most respectable citizens. As the purity of my mo-
tives on that OCCASION leave you to Judge.
am now before you, opposing the candidate Of
have not been fairly conducted in my opinion. / am
opposing democratic principle but the contrary
seeking preserve the integrity and purity of the party
The same principle that sanctions obedience FAIR
conventions enons resistance those that UNFAIR
MY DEMOCRACY UNCHANGED.
Believing that could demonstrate the unlairness Of
the that has been pursued in this district
y, in the organization and management of conventions
with firm reliance the justice of the people,
before you and raised my voice against practices which
pervei ted good usages to bad purposes.
Humble as am the justice of my inspired me
with confidence. That success has not been proper.
tonate with the Justice of my cause, candor compels
me TO admit have found the democracy of this dis
trict, bound by long usage, TO the of Convention"
and the short time allotted electioneering cam
paign is insufficient to them consciousness
that the reality is gone.
] seek nothing but the public good. Further to per.
sist might subject the charge Of pertnaciy and
factiousness. will seek Substitute my Judgment
for that of the majority will submit myself to their
will They have the right well the power to gov
ern. l have done my duty, and will 90 beyond
IT, by flying the face of those who have not been con-
WINGED by my arguments.
] withdraw from the field.
In conclusion, tender to those who have cheered me
with their appreciation, my heartfelt thanks.
GEO. w. CARR.
July 18th 1851.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17

"CoMINo EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE"
The Liverpool Journal thus speaks of the future United
States:
America exists reproach and will reform the world.
The rough and ready republicans expand themselves
over a universe; the Union has Just been enlarged by
territories large Europe, and already the State
of California exports half a million Of gold per month,
and prepares to open steam Communication with China
and Japan. The Pacific becomes the highway OF nations,
and enterprises unheard Of approach maturity while the
mind Of the ancient world is absorbed on the miserable
subjects of divine rights and sectarian controversy
The majesty of civilization and brightens
gons rich and vast while Europe pauses TO parley with
idiot egitimaes and ancient nonenities. The Republic
of America bids fair for the mastery of the universe and
will achieve it,
The same paper, after speaking of the meeting, at
Cracow of the Gar the Emperor of Austria, and the
King of Prussia, consult on the best means of inter-
ruptng the progress Of freedom and civilization, says:
The growing example of great people is instTucting
rapidly the whole race of man; and the reply OF the
Secretary at Washington to the Austrian Minister teach
while it reproaches, all Europe. How superior
Lord Pamerson's papers" the manly courtesy Of Mr.
Webster. While the od countries" abuse, yet dread
absolutsm the transatlantic republic it with po
lite contempt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-07-17
Effects of Intemperance.

We learn from the Richmond Jefersonan that Z" a
Coroners inquest was held over the dead body of
found the premises of VIM. Platt north Of Newport,
the 4th inst. The verdict of the jury that he
came to his death by the excessive Of alcoholic
drinks. Mr.. Plat, on whose premises he found,
stated in his evidence that he had sold him quart of
whiskey the day before. There nothing about the
person of the deceased to Indicate his resi-
denee. He apparently about 90 years Of age and
had in his possession 21 cents in money and few bot
ties of 20 John McNees' Liniment." small jug
tanning some whiskey was found beside him."