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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
With respect,
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indianapolis, March 22d, 1851.

GREENFIELD March "a, 1851.
To VIM. Carver, John II. Cook, Edward Lander, Rev.
ben A. Riley, Jacob P. Chapman, Alexander F. Nor
rison, VIM. w. Wick, WIN. ]. Peasee, Thomas A.
Hendricks, James Ritchey and Franklin Hardin:
GENTLEMEN
1t is understood that your names will be before the
Convention for the nomination of Democratic Candi-
date for Congress, the ffth district he
held and is deemed important that your opinions
respectively should be fully known upon certain points
before the Convention makes its nomination. we, there
FORE PROFOUND each of you certain questions through
the Indiana State Sentinel That your opinions may be
well understood, present them liz such form that
the answer TO each question may be simple yes
though you in such form may suit each
of you, but desire response in such plain form
not to be misunderstood.
We request the Editor of the Sentinel forward to
each of you paper containing these questions and
await your answers not longer than the 18th of April
next We do this the end that all your answers may
appear together and that each may without the
knowledge of what the answer of the other will be.
LIST If elected to Congress will you vote against all
propositions repeal the passed at the late session
of Congress commonly called the compromise measures
3D. Will you vote against all propositions change OF
modify said act except such propositions may be
essary to render their execution more efectual?
Sd. Will YOU vote against the Wilmot proviso, pre-
scented in any of its various FORMS and against all prop
ositions calculated promote the agitation and
excitement of the slave question!
4th If the Presidential election should unhappily
before the House. will you under all possible probable
circumstances withhold your vote from any opposed
to the spirit of said compromise measures?
9th. Will you vote against appropriations for Rivers
Harbours Docks, &C.. in all possible cases and against
bills making appropriations for any purpose unless the
object is clearly Of constitutional character. and the
amount in the bill necessary for the public good?
Your speedy answers requested, the minds Of
the Democrats in this district active and anxious
the questions presented for the time to select cand
date is at hand,
Very respectfully,
DAVID W. ODELL.
WILLIAM SHAFFER.
FREDERICK HENDRIX.
With many other Democrats
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
A Card.
To The Editor of the SentineI:

10 Lhe Editor OF Inc oeHttnet
DEAR sR-wiIlyou allow me the use Of the columns
OF your journal for the purpose OF submitting my name
the people of this district candidate before the
Democratic Convention for Representative - Congress.
In doing il is but due TO myself to say that howev
much may and do disrust my competency to dis
charge with fidelity and ability the high and responsible
duties of Representative of this district upon the floor
Of Congress, the Partially of my friends has led them
to request to allow my to be used in connection
with that Office.
This partality thus kindly expressed no of my
deficiencies should lead to disregard; and this
reason coupled with the NATURAL and perhaps laudable
ambition which incites all has led to submit my
name TO the decision Of Democratic Convention.
Believing that man has claims upoa others in
sderaton Of what he has done but that men should be
selected for Office with view to what they may hereaf
ter do, abstain with pleasure from any enumeration
of what a pardonabe vanity of my might induce
to think services rendered in the Democratic
And leave with full confidence that Justice will be done
me, my to the Convention, which is TO
be believing that ia their action they will have in view
the of those prnc upon whose proper deve
opement we, as Democrats are convinced the prospect
ty of common country depends, and will not be
huenced by the personal wishes desires of any ndi
vdua however warmly he may be supported by his per-
sonal friends.
need hardly add that, whatever may be the decision
Of the Convention for one prepared cheerluy to
abide by it, for whatever may be the result have
the pleasing reflection, that my in life OBJ
it has been, has not been unmarked That it
has brought to the kind appreciation of friends who
have desired that, in common with others, my name
should be known candidate for office, properly TO
discharge the duties of which is honor of which the
ablest might be proud, and fail in the pursuit OF
which when many and able men eontending for
1t can inhict no disgrace upon any asprant.
am, sir,
With respect,
Yours &c.,
EDWARD LANDER
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
TICKETS TO THE WoLD,s FAIR.

The sale of tickets the Great Exhibition had
began and 900 tickets had beer sold when the steam
sailed-thcre to be no free admissions mosaic
table which 100000 francs and Is years of hard
labor, is among the Tuscan collections. Eighty nine
packages of goods had been received from Boston.
The Queen held levee the first of the season in St.
James Palace "Her Majesty was dressed in a train of
dark blue velvet trimmed with sable the body orna
mented with diamonds The pstticoat white satin
trimmed with tulle. Head dress Of velvet and gold,
studded with gems
''No smoking allowed" is conspicuousy placarded in
the Crystal Palace in six different languages 1t is es
mated that the receipts for admissions if kept open six
months will amount to So ,0000 O0
1t is announced that Lamarne has inst contracted
with certain publishers to write History Of the Resto
ration in eight ten Volumes at the price of $40 900
each He is ALSO it is said under contract to write His
tory Of the Directory, sort of supplement his
book the Girondists and History OF Turkey is spo
ken Of
An English Clergymen advertises in the Times that
being oblged break up his establishment he wishes
TO recommend his Groom and Wife, to any person keep
ing horses and they would be most valuable
wants"
The proposed reduction IN the window tax in England
will exempt 100, 900 houses that pay the
1t is said that balloon has been constructed in Paris
which obeys the helm and can be driven against
the wind by its conductor This machine has made
era voyages round the HPpodrone and has been made
turn in every directions but its progress the air has
yet been tested and the secrecy is observed
as to the means employed
The submarine telegraph between Calais and Dover,
in such of advancement that it will again be
ready by the first week in Nay.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

70 George Thompson, member of the British Par
lament from Tower Hamlets, Lendon has for the last
few months, been travelling through New England and
New York. denouncng, not only the institution Of sla
very, but, with unparalleled impudcnce, denOuncng the
political institutions and pure patriots of the country.
At meeting Winfield, New York, this hired
British emissary uttered the following infamous sent
ment
chose to come. had business here l have business
everywhere where Humanity is trodden down.
ask you friends, if it is time for somebody
You from abroad, tell you the estimation in which
the Christians and the phlanhropsts Of other lands hold
you and to plead with you to redeem yourselves from
the utter degradation nation to which you hast.
enng7 Were l an American by birth, would spend
my life to wipe out the stain from my country, or would
leave it and 90 Russia and sit at the feet of the Gar
90 anywhere earth where tyranny should not wear
the cloak of such soul-sckening hypocrisy
What would be the fatc of an American Senator, il
he were TO such language in the streets of Lon
don' Hung for treason, as he would deserve to be.
He does stop at his impudent and reasonable
sauls the Government; but in that spirit of infdey
which marks the whole abolition race, he denounces the
church of God and her ministers. The following is
extract from of his speeches:
And why don't we have that renovated public senti-
men, before which slavery would shrink and die like
reptile beneatn an exhausted recelVerf WhY because
Of bread and butter parsons who have got the alpha
bet of true moral sciences tyrant and doctors
of divinity who strike hands with crime because Of the
profit and honor which they get by il cksptle priests
who awn upon the rich and great for their notice and
regard and when hard driven, weep crocodile for
the slave! These the men who have kept slavery
alive in this country; who hesitate not: like Moses
Stuart, to form any acquaintance with political vieness
to crush the rising spirit of humanity. o. these Chris
tan gentlemen! vice in rags and how they hunt
it! Let a steal dollar, and how they are
down upon him! But show them the hot-bed of sin
where theft and rapine and murder run riot and they
fold their arms and laughing in your face call you "a
matte; but let the painting fugitive from slavery pass by
and, at the word of Daniel Webster Willard Fillmore
how quick the presty hounds baying his track
You can hear them now The Sharps, the Coxes, the
Rogerses the Deweys, the Stuarts how bold they are
how brave when, in company with twenty millions. they
are crushing poor shiverng man! Away with the
dasards Away with those who hunt the image of God
and torture his word sanction the hesh act Give
humanity and Christianity in rags; give the hard
handed aborers Of the land for the opponents Of the Cos
pei Of Christ and the drunken statesman and hreinn
priest may be left to die in their corruptionl
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

We clip the following from the Camden Democrat,
spirited Democrat paper. conducted by CHARLES ID.
HINELNE. 1t will be that the New Jersey Dem
have thrown of the ehackes which have so long
fetered of her free citizens. The facts men,
toned by Mr.. H. show which party most avors popular
rights. Mr.. Hnene is bold, fearless and talented
champion Of Democratic principles He has fought the
good fight for equal rights in New Jersey nobly He
has won his laures fairly. Long may he wear them.
FIRE THE Gun The bill abolishing the odious
PROPERTY QUALIFICATION passed both branches of the
Legislature and has received the signature Of the Gov
ernor This foul blot upon the escucheon OF New Jer-
sey has been wiped OUT and in that sense, at least
now freemen
This is Of the most important Of the promised re-
form measures and its passage should be celebrated by
the firing of cannon-by blazing bonres, rockets, and
the shouts and huzzas Of every lover OF freedom. The
honor Of introducing this bill belongs the editor of
this paper and the Democracy of the State belongs
the credit of having expuneed this miserable Whig
bantling from statute books On the final passage
of the bill in the Senate all the Wings in their seats,
except two, voted against the bill while erery Demo-
crat member voted for its passage Who are the true
friends of the poor men Z
We clip the above from the New York Globe, Mr..
Hnelne was ormerlya citizen of Indiana, and Editor
of the New Albany Democrat
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
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Lines.



On. think not my spirit, this world can besiow
boon Of sweet rest for thy longngs, below.
Thy darkness grows deeper-lhy sky is o'ercast-
Thy slumbers are brOken-ihy visions are past
Thy joys have all faded, like stars from the sky,
When darkly the blast Of the tempest is nigh.
Oh! sad is thy nighttime; no ray will illume,
With joyous efulgence, the depth of thy gloom;
Moray of dawnng now breaks DER thy night,
To scatter the clouds that now burihen thy sight,
Or quckens the taper that moulders away,
To shed DER thy path the sweet light of Hopes ray
How faded the vision that once did attend
Thy sumbers-so sooihing-when fancy would lend
The hnes of the rainbow, 10 gladden. thy sky,
And music 10 swell in the soft zephyr's sigh
With bowers to blossom in wreaths DER thy way,
And bindings TO carol their soft roundelay.
In darkness the hues are now fed from thy sky;
No music now swells, as the breezes pass by;
The flowers, all sceniless, lie dead in the way
The birds no more carol and dance the spray;
But darkly the night DER thy vision is cast,
And loud is thy wall for The light Of the past.
How bright was that star as it rose to thy sight.
How broad were its beams in The sky Of delight
How quickly il rose, other lights TO oppose,
How eagerly sought by lis glare, to disclose
The fountains OF grief, that will hiItely roll,
In lasting abluons, deep the SOUL
But sadly but darkly! its lustre is past
The dream was too happy, TOO Joyous TO last;
A tale like shadow has daTkened its glow,
And bid the deep gushing Of sorrow 10 flow
For grief, like a raven, broods over the heart,
And fear, like ghost, from the chaos will start.
How deep is thy sorrow. no tears 10 bewai-
No pity TO borrow-lo balm TO avail
No tribute Of feeling-no voice to impart
trust for the future, hope to the heart
No gentle coincidence, instrucing to bear
No heart Of sweet pity, thy sorrows 10 share.
Bit deep shall each feeling be hid in this breast;
No signing revealing-no waiting confessed
The wound that is cank'ring my being away
The night that has couded the light of my day
And smiling in sorrow, cold Pride shall sustain
The heart that is breaking in sorrow and pain
-ngfeld, Va.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

1r Brown, of the Z" Brown House," contemplates
moving Terre Haute in tina of three weeks.
Extensive additions have been made to the City Ho-
tel under lis supervision and he is in Cincinnati
accompanied by his lady, for the purpose of furnishing
his house in the best style. Terre Haute will soon
boast tho finest Hotel in the Statewe should like to
board there by telegraph.-Couington Peoples Friend
Success to the Browns
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

D' The Madison Courier denies that it ever charged
us with being connected with Dunning and Green, in
the sale and purchase of the Georgia lands. 1t did
charge us, in direct language, connecting together
the Cummings and Browns" in these corrupons, Sc.
We expected he would back out Trying to get back,
Mr. Garbaoe2
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

~ sThe House of Representatives Of the Ohio Legs-
lature, regret to say have adopted resolution IN
structing their members the next Congress 10 support
measure for either the modification repeal Of the u
gitive slave aw."-L0uisriile Courier.
And your friends Of the same body with the aid Of the
free soers have elected Senator TO obey and carry Gus
the nstruction.-Cincinnaf Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

Ur Mr.. A. W. Thompson's proposition to the Virginia
Legislature, for line of from Norfolk Ant
werp, will it is thought, be accepted. Mr.. Thompson
made the like offer to Congress, but il was rejected.
the State of virginia lending him her bonds for
threehs. He is to pay six per cent interest on she
bonds annually; redeem them in ten years. and give
security for their redemption on his ships.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

yin this State the Wings applaud the State Sentinel
FOR its efforts commit the Democratic party in favor
of the Fugitive Slave Law they very well know il
the Sentinel persists and succeeds in its course, it will
create division among the Democrats and enable them
obtain the ascendancy in the State. The Wing pa
pers are generally non-committal the Compromise
measures, ready take whichever side will bring them
the most votes.-Richmond Jefersonian.
Then take it that about the time the Democratic
party is committed in favor of the Compromise
ures they will be, Elder will leave it, which will
able the Wings to obtain the ascendancy in the State
You say the Wings are non-committal" are
you?
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

70 Mr.. Chapman is the kind Of Democrat that will
suit the Silver Gray" Wings, but with the Democrats
his Democracy considered of very doubtful charac-
ter.-JeferSoniGn.
Chapman's Democracy doubtful! So is every Demo.
crat, in the estimation of friend Elder, who favored the
reelection of Senator Bright. Here is where the shoe
pinches.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
Congressional Conrentions

FIRST DIsrRIcr, at Troy, Perry county, on Thurs.
day: April II, 1851.
SECOND DISTRICT, at Lexington, Scott county, on
Thursday, April "a. 1851.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

U' The Lafayette Journal recommends Schuyler COL
fax editor the South Bend Register candidate for
Congress. Among other clever things which he says in
his behalf he tells that In La Porte Elkbart Kos
cusko, Marshall, and St Joseph countless where he is
best known he would control least two hundred Dem.
cratic votes which would nearly balance the majority
against him in the district
Pray tell us what brother Colfax has DONE that he
should be able to control Democratic votesl
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

"WHAT's NAME1"-The name of the Intelli-
gencer at Versailles Indiana. has been changed to the
Ripley County Whg-a Of doubtful import, about
these DAYS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
who FIRST set the Bali In Motion,

West Of the Lafayette Journal has proved beyond a
reasonable doubt that he was in favor Of Gen. Scott
for the Presidency carly the 18th Of May, 1916.
Can any Of his brother whg editors show the record
prove an earlier attachment
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
cry respectfully,
DAVID W. ODELL.
WILLIAM SHAFFER.
FREDERICK HENDRIX.
With many other Democrats.
European News.
follows:

The additional details of the by the Asia as
follows:
The British Ministry resigned, and on the 22d Febru-
airy Lord Stanley sent for by the Queen form
new Ministry-Lord Stanley not then ready I'M
dertake it-Lord Aberdeen also declined-then Sir Jas
Graham and Lord John Russell attempted to form Co.
aiton Cabinet, which failed. Then Lord Stanley con-
scented try and form These movements occurred
to act with Lord Stanley, but vscount Canning the
Earl Of Aberdeen and Sir James Graham to unite
with protection Ministry Lord Stanley then waited
the Queen and declared his inability form Minis
try. The Queen had for the Duke of yelling
for counsel and advice it is supposed and in the
time parliamentary legislation is stand and much
excitement prevails The House of Lords discussed
the question Of ntermarriage with deceased wife's
SiSt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

D The Anderson Gazette, which was suspended for
short time, has been resumed with increased SUBJ
scription list-success.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

The Providence Journal publishes letter from Gen.
James, recently elected u s. Senator from Rhode Is
land in which he avows himself in favor Of the leading
wing measures.-Teiegraph.
What are the leading ,chig measurss5
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

PERRY TowNsHIP-We requested to state that
the Democratic citizens of Perry township will hold
Convention the first Monday in April, at the town
ship election precinct, for the purpose of choosing dele
gates to attend the Democratic County Convention.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
The Weekly Times.

and otherwise improved 1t is now one Of the handsom
est and best conducted papers in the State In politics.
it's Democratic, ST the radical school; no new isms
aboutit
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

u Messrs Powell and wicklife the Democratic
candidates Tor Governor and Liestcnant Governor in
Kentucky have commenced the in good earnest.
The Demssracy fully aroused and confident Of sue.
cess.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

Judge Wade was one Of the earliest supporters Of
General Taylor in the Western Reserve.-Washington
Republic
And one Of the most violent enemies Of Fillmore
Oh Whiggery, where is thy victory.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

r-Tbe bargain-ohl no! the arrangement over in
in the Hall of the House complete, and the
chnery has worked to charm. Certain wings stand
before the world in the most glorious ght!-O Sates
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27

- 1t win be seen by notice in to-day's issue that
the Democratic County Committee to hold meet
ing on next Saturday. 29h inst for the purpose Of fix
ing day to hold County Convention We hope there
will be full attendance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
Free Soil victory.

John w. Wrgh., free SOIL has been elected mayor Of
Lo2ansport, Ind
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-10-14
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ITEMS.

p Z he uniye,seisa book, and no have only
read he ftsl pogo. If we have no; been out OF
or own country.
We ~ouIdulttn blush al cur best acions
cih wp,lt H;l'se- The motives upon which
.hoy are groundcd' 'H
y, Ktp, l.paitg Jout ebo" ii s'c":e Il Oh
wish +" s,I ,nlo prosperity eli tho wheel OF
TN., cfcs. f.uI, found with The Siool sT
cos,u,uc is ,hat it, brcius too jaia aud enSs
i5o .Jon' '''
A, boy III school who had received h' pot
,acs ;ro.n dcmotrd,ic father. refused 70 CT.
fhr n Jedcrd' money.
Bling p,sii,va IN ju!gentn, today is no
r;uof thai sc shall not 30 Il! A d'ii+rn, opin'
Oh itIFlansr,w s.-.
If 'naa hapriu,s, 10 be nub'y dcscended
lis no i,ss 10 havc 50 nUcn nnri. iha. no
.tlty Inquire, Whether you are SO OF moi.
ea |, is mcri, ard no, Iilr, which gives i'm.
l,r;srcr. II is usciunrSs,A and tot grandeur
whch mst,s The wcrId harry.
lie itM sgood may hol 10 drcomc de,-
uI hc 'ha' is tad may fear MAI ho may be-
cumo worse fos vice, vitur, ,rd lime never
stand sill.
When yru scc a good looSicg young wild
~ pttn, rado The streets daily. you imagine
she wanted a $, cund hustard. Oh such al
d,A Ii,y,r NJ red her head
The powers of the mind when they arc un
sounded ard expanded by the sunshine @
felicity. more frequently u1uriau into FOL
lies han blossom in, goodness.
A yoLng udy asked widow woman be
,pnion abou, maIrimony. Oh, madam, an
swered she, il would be heavenly life irlh,
honey moon would astalwUys.
n Small debts are like small sho,-,hev ar,
ro,,ling On every side, aud can scarcely b,
escaped without wound large debs ar,
like canon Of loud noise bul Of IitIe dsn
!. ger, Onn rcpur, and all is over.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-10-14

AHscDoTE OF CRIrTENDEN The follow.
ing anecdotc Of young Criuenden who was
she, al llnvana. is given BY corretponcn,
Of The Tribune;
A private letter from an American ccnllc.
man in Havanuh states un incident as uc,
curing at the execution, which have nol
seen in print and which is interesting il no,
lruc. Il is, that when Cul. Cfurn,lcn was
sold 10 'urn his back and kncc. he in,pu,.
emily exclaimed: mo! knco only 10
God and never mrn my back 10 The enemy"
The guard stepped back and he faced the
Rlmos, insion, fro oithc pIanoon, which
he did with the uimos, GOODNESS. An Amer.
icnn is usua|lyo man, whcihcr as a bravo.
,gpariol, or in most any Other phase Of life