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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
New Rocks.

GRAHAsi's MAGAZINE and GoDET's LADIES Book,
for May have both been received, and superior
bers. We requested by the publishers that,
after the first Of July next, the postage these Maya
zines will be only for 500 miles and four
for 1900 miles from Philadelphia Terms: three dollars
year
J We are under many obligations to Post & Co.,
Cineinna for the regular receipt Of the Knckerbocke,
Blackwood Edinburgh Review and several other Pc
riodca Persons desiring to subscribe for any Of the
Magazines quarteres serial publications of the day,
cannot do better than to address Post & Co.. Third and
Fourth streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

Folly OF Snowy FURxITURE.-BIsjor Noah says
that furniture good he used is nuisance What
can be more unpleasant than the aspect Of room or
suite of where everything is 6Ggged up Chairs
and sofas in pinafores mirrors in muslin, drHggdted
carpet, hearthrug wrong side out, and chandelier
sack seen by rays of light that struggle in edgeways
through the Sits in the shutters and exhang that pc
cuar browu-holland fragrance which belongs TO draw
ing in masquerade dress-lorm OF the most
cheerless and dspiritng unhumany spectaces IN the
diorama Of domestic life We would lief he ushered
into vault as into such apartment. Nothing can be
chilling to the feelings except perhaps prospec-
tive view of the family wash taking an airing on the
clothes line.
Why do people buy magnificent furniture to clothe II
in hdeous DISCUSSES Does the glory Of exhibiting the
articles undressed half dozen evenings in the year pay
for all the cost and trouble The miser enjoys the
flashing lustre of his gold every time he lifts the lid of
his strong box but what pleasure there be IN pos
sessng species Of property that's invisible TO the ow
three hundred and fifty days out of every three hum
dred and sixty five
Give MS furniture that is made to SC60r-tablcs upon
which Won can bring down Your fist with an emphasis
without throwing the lady of the house into hystercs-
chairs that you lean back ncarpets that You can
promenade upon-in word give comfort, and let rs
things out 1t provoking chairs nnd sofas
preserved for wears without spot or bemsh while WIN
kles are multiplying in the face and the gray hairs on
the head of the proprietor For these and sundTy other
reasons we have especial spite against show furni-
tire.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

THE SToRM.-On Friday night last visited
with of the storms experienced in this
vicinity The wind blew gale from dark until after
several hours duration. About O'Clock in the
ing the wind shifted 10 the north west and after drv
inc hail Of half an hour the commenced descen-
ding flakes, covering the ground, by O'Clock,
to the depth Of ~ 10 IS inches. The weather during
the day remained disagreeahy cold and windy, render.
ing travelling impossible and inclnne persons
keep within doors. The came out bright and warm
Sunday morning. and most Of the that had fallen
left by slow degrees in the of the day APP
prshensions time entertained the safe
ty Of the bridges Hawkeye creek bat fortunately
no damage was done-Iowa Telegraph 18th iaa-
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s149.OOOSO

Tie aggregate, it viii be observed equal to nearly
onsthird OF the whole of the State, last year.
The increase upon the revenue Of last year, the
counties of Jefferson, Wayne, and Marion, is respect
lively follows 1868 75 ST. 4O7 20, and So ZAP S4
Total, So .2l1 %
The county Of Starke the last organized in the State
ead the smallest in point Of revenue, made her first pay
ment this year. amealtng to $50 60.
Under the operation Of the new assessment law"
the of the State must be immensely increased
The finances are noW in easy and nourishing cond
ton, but another year will place them upon footing
above all hazard
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

u The /" State Rights Republic of Columbia, soarh
Carolina which reached US by last evenings mail, lays
great upon the of Thomas Smms, the slave
OF Mr. Potter OF Chatham county, Georgia, and seems
to abandon every prospect of bis being given up to his
master The conclusion to which this ultra paper so
eagerly rushes is of the desperate and
character:
Comment however, on the above unnecessary, as.
il plain the MONDAY, that the fundamen
tai causethe stono-of the Constitution, not
whstandng the prop administered in the shape
of the fugitive slave has been snached by ruthless
hands from under the building and cast into the Of
ianatcsm and that consequently, there is no safety
security for the South. and except in secession"
Now, the slave has been surrendered, and is his
way Georgia, il is to be hoped that the Columbia ed
tor will return to his senses and abandon the fatal pro-
iect Of seccssion.-Uaion.
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Fifth District.
The following letter from Mr.. Carver accident
ally left out of our last Weekly:


ally left out of our last Weekly:
NoBLEsvILLE. March %, 1851.
GENTLEMEN In reply to your note, published in the
last Weekly State Sentinel, propoundine certain ques
tions and the other Democratic members for Con-
gress in this District, will briefly state that have
always belonged to- and invariably voted with the DEM
ocratic party. As member of the Legislature, when
present Senators to Congress elected, voted
for them respectively as my first choice As Demo-
crat, have always understood the principles of my
party to be National in their character-that Democra-
CIV is the same in every portion of the Union.
If this is sufficient evidence of my Democracy,
am perfectly willing that ORTHODOX should be
nominated If, however, should be so fortunate
the nomination. exertions my part shall be
wanting TO strengthen, harmonize, and advance the
true interests of our party. As candidate and re-
preventative, il elected will advocate other than
the strict doctrines forth by the National Conventions
of the party and if chosen your representative will
serve you the best of my ability.
Yours, respectfully,
VIM. CARVER.
To Messrs. DAVID w. ODELL, WM SHAFFER, and
FREDRIcK HENDRIX.
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one explain itl

TUE UNION PARTY."-In three large States, viz:
Georgia. Alabama and Mississippi the old parties have
been divided transversely, and their oher
aed. Union" and " Secession are the only watch
words at present The Union party is certain to carry
each Of those States provided the Compromise should be
sustained in good faith at the North. But in each of
those States there is strong Secession party ess
strong rga than in either of the other two) who
would rejoice 10 the Fugitive Slave Law repealed
well knowing that in that case they could carry all be-
fore them.-Journai Of Commerce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

q Will some of oar Indianapolis friends inform US
when NAV expect the 2nd volume of the Debates OF
the Convention, and Journal of proceedings 7-MGdOa
Tribune.
Both Journals printed and being bound.
resolution of the Convention provides that they be
distributed at the time with the laws This will
be sometime in May, but we presume Mr.. Gregg can
get his copies, much sooner, by making application to
the Secretary of the Convention
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
" ". n J. M Mathis Secretaries.

To KEEP Docs FROM SHEEP.-Sheep will be protec-
ted from being killed in any way moesed by dogs,
by putting common sheep bells upon them-to every
twenty five sheep put bells, which will make
sufficient noise to Brighten them, all sheep dogs are
towards and will runaway at the first sound, and this
fact has been amply tested by many farmers around
Some who had bells their sheep, had many killed
in one night others, myself among the number who
had bells their ocks in the least disturbed
Enrfford Times
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

u The State Sentinel has added section to the
Democratic creed What will young friend of the
Washington Democrat say to this sectioni 1t reads
Sec. 999999. -Bulcfin.
=" To adhere TO the recent Compromise measures of
Congress on the subject Of domestic slavery, opposition
to the repeal Of the fugitive slave law and further ag
tation of the slavery question:"
We say it is good doctrine, and that intend to live
up to it, as far as lies in Washington Dem
ocrdt.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

IL The Indiana editors getting into perfect
mess about Jenny LIMBS singing in the pork house One
thinks prime-another brifles up and says it
only middlinq,-another says he was always fond of
Bacon philosophy hut ran into mqsc-another,
because he didn't get free ticket gives the whole
cold charlottesville the Courier Of the fine
arts, goes the choie hog with proper enthusiasm.
They're in regular piekle-Cin. Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
PIKE TOWNSHIP

At meeting of the Democrats of Pike Township,
held at Augusta April 18th, 1851 the following gentle
men appointed Delegates to attend the Democratic
County Convention:
James McCurdy. John Moore, Dr. Loftin, Jas Hanes,
Alfred Hawkins Thomas E. Watts, DR.. f. II. Johnson,
Jacob Sourwine, A. c. Logan, Joseph Klingensmith,
III. Hooshre
Please insert in the Sentinel and oblige
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

VIM s. Holman and Oliver b. Torbett nominated
for Representatives. Judge Holman was member Of
The Constitutional Convention and Mr. Torbet is the
editor Of the Independent Press. These first rate
nominations and they be elected ifthe Democrats do
their duty.
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Good EndOrsers.

The editor Of the Banner, at Madison, don't to
have his Wing orthodoxy doubted On that subject he
SAYS:
Such Wings Henry Clay John ]. Crittenden Dam
lei Webster, Mard Fillmore, aye, and Winfield Scott,
testify that have never been absent at rolc
Even Hamilton Hibbs-good honest Democrat, dyed in
the wool he is-who knew than twenty years
ago, will vouch for our Whiggcry.
Overwhelming proof
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
Overwhelming proof

~ In our last number published account Of the
capture of fugitive slaves Vincennes Ind who
werein company with white man, making their es.
cape TO the North We learn, by the vincennes Ga
zette that this man, who refused give his name,
mt,ed suicide Smithland, Kentucky by jumping
overheard whilst the boat under way the dark
ness Of the night His body was found few days al
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

THE FAKrR silva, the great Oriental Magician,
aud OnIy natural Ventrloquis Of the age will give
representation Masonic Hall Tuesday evening
(23th ns). The Meodeon Hall, in Cincinnati, where
he exhibited last week. was crowded to overlooking ey
cry night. He is unequalled by any one the perform
ance Of bis truly wonderful ieats Of magic.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

lr The Blufion Banner thinks the members Of the
Legislature, who voted to confirm the Georgia land
swindle have gone up Salt river-NeC albany BulIe-
tin.
The Banner ought to know, for the Senator from that
District Mr.. Mickle when Representative in Is49
from the Of Wells and Adams made the first re-
port in favor of confirming the SALE May be he under
stands the question better than friend of the Banner
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

70 Daniel Webster has gone to the north and will
not return for two months Ies engaged to argue the
great between the Methodist church north and
south at New York. We believe this is the first in
stance Of Secretary leaving his post to practice law 1t
said that be will resign, and that the place will be
dered to Rufus Choae or Edward Everett.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

- The complimentary Concert, given TO Mr. Pear
sALL hv the Young Misses under his instruction. Fri
day evening was well attended, and the singing was
much better than any had previously heard from
juveniles. Several Of The young ladies possess good
voices They sung the Eess Chorus very well indeed.
We should have more Of these Home" Concerts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
we expected.
forwards.

The free soil paper Cenrevlle be discontinued
for want of support The editor, in his last number,
makes financial exhibit, which shows that it has been
a losing concern. Served him right. When invest
their means in such ncendiary Objects they ought to
lose them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

G 1t is stated, good authority, that hun
bred millions Of dollars have been authorized to be bor
rowed by the various State Legislatures and ncorpora
ted companies for works of Internal improvements.
Look out for another burst up.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

u James S Hester, Esq, editor OF the Bloomington
Reporter is candidate for the Senate, in the district
composed Of the counties Of Monroe and Brown. Mr..
Hester is gentleman of education and talents, and
inst such man as we need in the Senate at this time
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
Prosecufing Aftorner.

The Democratic Convention shelbyville adopted a
resolution nominating David S. Cooling for Prosecuting
Attorney Hancock has done the same Centre town.
ship in Marion recommends J. I. Roberts
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

IEDIAxA CouxTIEs.-Jellerson pays heavier reye
nuo than any other county in the State-t exceeding
that Of Wayne, S455 49, The whole stock of the Mad
isOn and Indianapolis Railroad assessed and taxed in
Jefferson county, which is quite item in the
The revenue paid into the State Treasury, the present
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

y The following gentlemen were elected Vestrymen
OF Christ Church, of this city, Monday evening last
W. II Morrison, James Morrison, G. Mears, Charles
Cox z Kitchen, J. B BIcChesney s Major " c Hanna
and J. b. Cccg.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

~ Vegetation is not advanced the hills around
the city, it is in the bottom along the liberalization
Courier.
This is most extraordinary phenomenon Can any
one explain itl
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

Of Indiana, met yesterday at Patriot in Switzerland
county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24

johnson County Nominations.
The Democrats Of Johnson County have nominated
Glderoy Hicks for the senae and Eccles the
House. Capital nominations.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-24
Marion County.

To Messrs. DAVID w. ODELL, WIN. SHAFFER, and
FRIEDRICH HENDRIX.
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
GRAND RAILROAD JUBILEE
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND SUITE.
AT BOSTON.

amman ysox rar BOSTON JOURNAL OF THURSDAY
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Governor MASSACHUSETTS Under circumstances
could have received such welcome this through the
Executive head Of this great State without feeling the deep
est emotions of gratitude From the moment that crossed
the line Of this State has been but Of apparent
welcome which could not have anticipated.
You have said sir that your institutions Of every kind
open to the inspection Of myself and those associated with
is qualification be permitted to look into the in
sutons Of this State the fourshng perhaps Of any
the Union You have said sir that your State prepared to
sustain the Constitution and the Union Sir, passed
through this city and your streets lined for miles with
dense multitude Of people, often excited and witnessed the
extreme order that prevailed every where, could for
moment believe that this community could be brought to
commit treason against the United States. [Applause.
Sir, has been my duty, and sometimes painful one to
execute the laws Of the Union upon those who did ap
Of hem North and South. This inevitably be the
case to all who occupy the position that now do But sir,
see manifested in the face of this intelligent community that
which proves to that, far this community is
cerned and believe far this State concerned this
duty, however painful may be- will hereafter be performed
with [Applause.l
Sir, congratulate you upon the proud einence that your
State occupies in the great works of internal
You have spread your railroads, and invited the COM
Of the North and she is pouring her tributes
into the lap of this proud State. May you long, with
those who associated with you, live to enjoy this
rich blessing You have taught your sister States although
you may not possess the power Of inviting commerce by
canals yet that there is another mode by which you can
stretch forth your Braean arms and reach shest cities
Of the United States and bring thence their wealth and pro-
ducts.
Sir does not become to express the emotions Of those
who accompany They far better able express
for themselves Permit me, however, to say that receive
this testimony from the city Of Boston, and from the State
Massachusetts, not personal respect to myself bat as an
evidence of devotion Union and to glorious Con-
s.utiop, and their determination to maintain them. Loud
and prolonged cheers.l
As soon as the President had concluded his re.
marks, Mr.. WEBSTER was presented to the Governor
by BENJAMIN STEVENS, Esq, Sergeant-atArms
He was greeted with great cheering by the audi.
ence, and spoke as follows:
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ADDRESS OF THE MAYOR OF ROxBURY.
Mr.. PREHDEST In the and in behalf Of the citizens
Of Roxbuy have the honor TO tender to YOU their most
hearty welcome 10 their city.
congratulate you your fortunate selection Of this op-
portunty to visit the metropolis of New Englsndo Join in
the commemoraton of the triumph Of Science and Art over
the obstacles OF Natue-to witness the mighty achievements
Of human industry, guided by nteg 10 dwelling noun
tan bridging and thereby uniting nations in the closest
bonds OF interest and affection.
We make attempt with our sister city in an osten
tatious display we make military parade we present no
scenes Of historic interest for your inspection but SIR o
receive you with joy, and feel honoed by your
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
Mr.. MAYOR Permit to return to you, and through you
the authorities and people Of RoIbury my profound
acknowledgements for this cordial reception cannot doubt its
sincerity when Your lined with citizens and
strewn with flowers and the bright eyes of beauty beamng
kindly from every quarter. regret that the time is SO
brief that refer the many interesting associations
with the history of Ro1buy In reference to your
comparison sir Of this city with your neghbong city, Bos-
tom however, will say that although you do not equal ii in
population your scenery is delightful and for miles have
my eyes been delighted with the beauty your country seats
and especially with the sight Of the many happy youthful
faces that remind Of your schools the nurseries
Of intelligence and virtue.
Permit again to thank you, for myself and my asso-
ciates, for your kind and cordial reception
The demonstrations made on the part of the citizens of
Roxbury Of very enthusiastic character guns were
fired, bells rung and the air with shouts of welcome 10
the President The citizens Of the place produced cava
cade of some three hundred
The column proceeded to the Boston line on Wash
ington street.
THE MILITARY ESCORT.
The military escort under Major General EpMAxps was
formed on the Neck, between 10 and o'clock consist
ed Of the first brigade, under Brgader General ASpRrws
and two regiments made Of selected corps out Of the city,
and battalion of riAemen under Major SAUNDERS
On the extreme right the fifth regimen, Of artillery
under COL CowDIs, comprising the following companies
Bond's Corne Band.
Roxbury Artillery, Capt Weber Washington Artillery
Capt WV. Bullock Boston Artillery, Capt. A. H. Evans
Columbian Artillery Capt e. Thompson
First Regiment of Light Infantry, under the command Of
Col HoIbrook, viz:
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which be managed with much grace and Skill keeping firmly
while the seed pancing the booming guns
which announced his arrival and handsomely acknowledging
the cheers Of the sssembage Quite large
number Of persons the field including many our
vers from Canada and the South several Of whom were
dressed in their uniforms The authorities Of this city were
also present. together with officers of the Army and Navy
The companies the who were on parade in the
escort of the President in the morning After riding round
the ranks the PREsDEsr halted and the troops proceeded to
march in review before him. he the right Of his
and the city authorities and vsterr.
The display of the military beyond all doubt one Of the
finest witnessed in this State The number Of the troops
quite large, and the precision and skill which marked all
their the general theme of conversation At
o'clock the PRKs1DENr and left the field their
turn to the Revere House. Gen. EDMAsDs thanked the
troops for their attendance, and they then dismissed
THE RETURN TO THE REVERE HOUSE.
About dark the PRESIDENT and escort arrived in
front of the Revere House, and President FILLMORE
and Governor boutwell, alighted from their horses
and entered the house amid loud cheers. MrWEB-
sTER and the other members of the Cabinet returned
in carriages, and were also warmly welcomed.
DINNER AT THE REVERE HOUSE.
Last evening the guests of the city authorities,
together with many of the members of our city go
vernment, sat down to splendid dinner at the
Revere House. The dining-hall was tastefully de-
corated with American and British flags and the
tables, which presented beautiful appearance,
were literally supplied with the good things which
satiate the palate.
His Honor Mayor BIoELow presided at the ia
BILE, but retired at an early hour with The PREsI-
DENT, who much fatigued by the exciting scenes
which he had passed through.
Upon the withdrawal of the Mayor, Alderman
RoGERs took the chair During the evening speeches
were made by Hon. Francis Hincks, Prime Minis
lister Of Canada; Major Gen. Edmands, of Boston;
Col. Horn of the goth regiment, the senior British
officer present; Hon. John Howe, Secretary Of the
Province Of Nova Scotia; Hon. Benjamin Seaver,
Of Boston Sir Allan McNab; Ex-Governor Chas.
Paine, of Vermont; ]. p. Putnam, Esq, Of Boston
Mr.. Justice Aylwin, Of Canada East; Col. Ezra