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

SPENCER, Nov. 9th, 1851.
MEssRs. ROBSON, AND OTHERS
Yours of the 10Th ut. has been duly received. ] am
well pleased with the manifestations Of regard and alice
ton, which the citizens of Indiana are exhibiting toward
their distinguished and worthy son-Gen. Joseph Lane.
And it would be a source of pride and qualification 10 me
to have an opportunity TO meet with the citizens oil lndi-
ana at the Capital of our State. for the purpose OF giving
honor to one, to whom honor is due and causing the re-
turned Soldier and Statesman to rejoice in the warm
feelings OF friendship and kindness, which are entertained
for him, by the people of Indiana. And when We con-
slider his services in behalf of our State, civil and militia
ry and more especially, when the honor of our State was
in the act of being compromised, our brave sons dis.
sraced, and their gallant conduct uPon the battlefield
missrepresente Joseph Lane was the man who
had the nerve to throw himself into the breach, as a sac
ri6ce. and ssernly demand that justice he done to the In
dianiansl To have a day Of general festivity and re-
ioicing, and to give him a hearty welcome to our Cap
ital is bu. the natural out pouring Of the patriotic emo
ton Of the people of Indiana.
But gentlemen, while | freely cooperate with you in
the kindest feelings Of esteem for the distinguished
Statesman and Soldier who is to be you guest upon the
18th isn't, an unusual press Of professional business and
my official duties, necessarily compel me to be absent
from you upon that occasion.
Respectfully yours &c.
w. M. FRANKLIN.
Messrs Robson and others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

aJThe Democratic papers would be pleased to " get
up y as much feeling as possible between those who pre-
fer the nomination Of Gen. ScoTT for the Presidency
to any other person, and are laboring 10 that end It's
all time lost.-Indiand Journal.
That is true, Mr.. Defrees, The wings are quarrelling
now, and let them alone and they will quarrel worse
a II is labor lost - for Democrats to try and aid them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

Perkins, of the Supreme Court, with a lively s~prinkling
of the Editorial corps. The ball in tho evening was a
splendid affair. The Masonic Hall was filed with the
beauty and fashion of the city.
"a thousand hearts beat happily; and when
Music arose with its ~yoluptnous swell,
Son eyes look'd love TO eyes that spoke again,
And all went merry as a marriage bell"
The following letters were received by the Committee
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
From tie Hon. c. Sreetscr, of Ohio.

DELAWARE Nov. Sd. 1851
GENTLEMEN-Your letter of the 10Th Of October, in
viting me to be present on the 18th, on the occasion oil
the reception Of General Joseph Lane, is received.
know of no public man that deserves such a demon
stration, more than General Lane. His services have
made their impress upon the whole country. 1t becomes
Indiana to manifest her appreciation in the manner pro-
posed.
Ohio will doubtless be represented, and will add her
voice to that of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, in vel
coming General Lane to his home in the Great West.
My attention to private affairs, preparatory to my
leaving for Washington, will consume my whole time,
and prevent my being with you, which very much
regret.
Please accep: my best wishes.
Yonrs truly,
C.. SWEETSER.
William RoLsnn Esn and othnrs Cunmittne &c
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Age of Candidates for the Presidency

Age OF Cahdldates lot the FTesIucHCl'
Mr.. Clay rs seventy-fve. Mr.. Webster and Cen
Cass are about sixty-eight. Gen Scott Is sixty-seven.
Gen. Houston, Gen. Wool, Gov. Marcy, and Gen. But
Ter, are,each about sixty. Mr.. Buchanan is sixty-two.
Gen. Lane is upwards of Rfty. Mr.. Fillmore is CITY,
three. Judge Douglas is shirty-nine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Truly, your obedient servant.
To William Robson and others, Committee.
Hon. J. G.. Breslia.

TIFFIN, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1851.
GENTs:-I have had the honor to receive your letter,
inviting me to be present on the Occasion of a public re-
cepiion 10 he given to Gen. JOSEPH LANE, at Indiana
polls, on the 18th inst
l should be happy to have it in my power to be pres
ent and join you in dong honor to this distinguished
citizen and gallant soldier. But indispensable engage
men;s, | regret to say, will deny me that pleasure.
have the honor to be your ob't. seTy't.
J. G.. BRESLIN.
Mcssrs. Robson, Bryant, Spann and others Commit
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
To Messrs. VIM. Robson, VIM. p. Bryant, and others,
Committed Of Arrangements.
From Hon. E. A. McMahon.

FORT WAYNE, Nov. /, 1851.
GENTLEMEN:-Your kind invitation to be present on
the occasion of the public reception, to be given to
General Joseph Lane, at indianapolis, on the 18th inst :"
is just received. I very much regret that my official de-.
ties will render it impossible to be present with you on
that occasion, TO bear a common part with the citizens
Of my State in rendering a tribute so well deserved, to
the honor, galantry land patriotism Of Indiana's worthy
ard cherished son. Nothing would give me more pleas
ue than to be with you and participate in the expression
of gratitude and esteem which the people of Indiana en-
tcrtain for your. distinguished guest. His services. both
civil and military. entitle him to this tribute, and deem
it a misfortune that / cannot be present to become per-
sonally acquainted with the man whose gallant services
and honest course in life have so endeared him to the
people Of his State. / feel assured that you will have a
numerous and enthusiastic assemblage of his fellow cit.
liens to do him honor on that occasion; but | trnst that
we who cannot now join you in demonstrating our regard
to Gen. Lane, will have that privilege. in another year,
at the ballot box of our own homes. in bestowing npon
him the highest honor in the gift of the people of these
United States.
Be assured, gentlemen, you have my best wish es for
this mark OF respect to General Lane, and permit me to
say. | believe it is but the common feeling of the Dem.
ocrscy Of Northern Indiana.
With sentiments of high esteem,
am very respectfully,
Z. A. MCMAHON.
80 A1I. - -1 -4I-.- -:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

uJ. D. MastersOn has purchased the interest Of
Geo. SNYDER, Esq. in the Charlottesville Review The
paper will hereafter be published by Masterson <
Bowen, who are both practical printers They will
make an excellent paper, and We wish them that sue
cess which their industry and enterprise deserve.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
WOOL,

Farwell, Wing Abolitionist. who is in favor of the un-
conditional repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law, is elected,
beating Don Alonzo Juan UPham, National Democrat,
"a good man, but an unfortunate name) This is glory
enough for Whiggery. Thankful for small favors. IA
hasty plate Of soup" is better than no soup at all. Scott
stock am rising! Hurrah for the Hero Of an hundred
battles. "Farweli" FillmoTei
Illinois.
The Bank bin has undoubtedly carried by a consider
able majority.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
GEN AMI, REPLY.

Gen. Lane in reply said, that never in the varied his
tory OF his life had he felt more embarrassment than on
the present occasion. His heart was too full to give ut
terance to the feelings and sentiments inspired by the
scenes around him. The kind and complimentary man
ner in which the Governor of the State had been pleased
to speak Of his services, and the assurance that these
services were held in high Estimation by his follow -citi-
zens Of Indiana, but added another to the many eviden-
ces Of friendship, confidence a d regard he had hereto
fore received from them, the recollection OF which he
should cherish to the last hour of his existence. He felt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

VALPARAISO, Indiana. Nov. 9th, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: Yours Of the Goth ultimo, is before nc,
inviting me TO be present on the occasion Of a public re-
ception of Gen. Josepe Lane, st Indianapolis on the 18th
inst.
1t would afford me much pleasure (were il in my
powsr to do sol to be with you and Join the noble and
patriotic sons of Indiana, in doing honor TO our own gal
liant and patriotic War Chief aud enlightened Stafss-
man. Pressing business engagements, however, COM
pei me to-forego the pleasure, and in doing so, permit
me TO tender through you my warmest regard and APP
probation of the merits of Gen. Lane, both as a Var
rior and a Statesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

KALAMAZOO, Nov. 5, 1851.
GENTLEsEN:I am in receipt of your favor of the
Goth ult. requesting me to be present at a public recep.
ton to be given to Gen. Joseph Lane, at indianapolis,
on the 18th inst. My professional engagements are
such however, as TO place a compliance out Of m power.
/ regret this exceedingly, for it will be no ordinary &C.
casion.
The descrvedly high reputation Of General Lane, both
as a statesman and soldier, as well as the peculiar cir
enthusiastic gratitude which distinguished services never
fail to inspire in the hearts of true patriots, and were it
in my power, gentlemen, ] trust / need not assure you
with what pleasure / should unite with them in doing
honor to their brave and hvorite son.
have the honor to he truly
Your ob't serv't,
CHAS. Z. a
To Messrs. VIM. Robson, VIM. p. Bryant, and others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
Messrs. Robson, and others.
Erom Hon. D. T. pisaeu Of Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 3, 1851.
GENrs.-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your invitation to be present on the occasion of a pub
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

1Gen. Lane having left the city, the Governors
house will not be open this evening, as was contem-
plated.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

G~EKTLEMEx:-Yours of the 10Th ultimo has been re-
ceived, inviting me to be present al the reception of our
distinguished fellOw-citizen, Gen. Joseph Lane, on the
18th instant.
Nothing could give me greater pleasure than to COM
ply with your request. for, IN my opinion, no man de-
serves more from the people Of Indiana than Gen. Lane /,
but previous professional engagements render it impos.
sible that l shonld be with you.
Please present to the General my hest wishes.
Yours, truly,
JOHN PETIT
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

lie reception to be given to Gen. Joseph Lane at Indian
apolis on the 18th instant; and | have TO assure you that
nothing could give me more pleasure than TO be with YOU
In my Judgment, Gen. Lane deserves the regard and es-
TEEN OF every American. The honor which you pro-
pose to bestow upon him, has been fairly won; and no
one could join in lis award with more cordially than
myself. but / regret to say, that business matters Of a
character too important TO be postponed, viii prevent
me from reaching Indianapolis.
With assurance of my high regard,
remain, gentlemen, your obedicnt servant.
d. I. n
Messrs. William Robson. Bryant. and others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
From Hon. c. E. Stuart. Of Michigan.

William Robson, Esq. and others, Committee &c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
From Hon. John Petit.

Mes.rs. William Robson, Bryant, and Others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
From G. w. Turner, ESQ.

william Robson, and others.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13

After General Lanes address, the troops were again
formed under the direction Of Col. German and Major
Mccoy, and were reviewed by Gen. Lane, Governor and
staff. A splendid dinner, served up by Capt. Cain. the
host of the Capital House, was the next proceedings in
the order of the day. A company sat down with Gen.
Lane, among whom we noticed Hon. ]. D. Bright, Gov.
Wright, Messrs. Robinson, Durham. German and Hen
bricks, members of Congress, Hon. John w Davis, R..
d. Owen, Judge Law and Judges Blackford, Smith and
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-13
From W. M. Franklin, Esq.

Messrs. VIM. Robson, and others, COMMITTEE of Ar
rangcments.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

DR. FRANKLIN's OFFER.--It is said the
Doctor made the following offer to a
young man:
"Make full estimate of all you owe
and all that is owing to you. AS fast as
you can collect. pay over to those you
owe. If you cannot, renew your note
every year. and getthe best security you
can. Go to business diligently and be
industrious; waste no idle moments; be
ve,y economical in all things; discard all
pride; be faithful in your duty to God; be
regular and hearty in prayer. morning
and night; attend Church and meeting
every Sunday. and do unto all as they
should do unto you. If you are too
needy in circumstances to give to the
poor, do whatever else is in your power
for them cheerfully; but if you can. help
the poor and unfortunate. Pursue this
course diligently and sincerely for seven
years. and ifyou are not happy. comfort
able and independent in your circumstan.
ces. come to me and will pay your
debts" Young people try it,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

LRTTER FROM ONE OF l.opEz's OFFIcERs
I'VE make the following extract from u
letter from Capt. Robert Ellis to Capt. J
G, Marriott of this city, published in the
Argus yesterday Bali. San.
"On the goth. was made prisoner
aud treated very kindly until reached
Havana, when we were chained (sick ana
'OO1adedl together.
Upon an examination being made,
and some others were sent TO this hospi
lal, where we have every attention and
are treated in the kindest and most gon.
tlemanly mannerhy the surgeons and stu
dents.
"Of our Consul, here, have nothing
10 say; no came once Ia the prison, for
sor,o ten minutes. and insuIlingly told
100 men who were in chains. that the
proclamation ofthe President prevented
him from doing anything for us. In the
hour fueed came friend, like minis
iering angel from Heaven u--Mr, w, sgd.
ney Smith visited us every day; he is Sec.
retary to The British Consul General.
What rebuke to our Consul was his con.
duct! He never came empty handed
nor with mere worls Of comfort but
clothes, segars, money and many other
articles were brought in abundance. Our
Consul refused us books or papers; Mr..
Smith furnished bolh-American papers
at that-so that we could read, with
pleasure, tho accounts of the meetings,
&c. held In the States, God bless that
young man, Marriott Tho American
people should rise up en- masse and
thank him! | could lill dozen sheets in
telling you of his generous acts to myself;
he has been particularly kind, aud if the
rules .oflhe hospital would permit it, eve.
ry thing in Havana would be at my ser
vice, Through his Influence many A.
moricOn gentlemen, who had before up.
piled in vain, gained admttance to see
US. They, with Mr.. Smith, raised 81 ZOO
for tho relief Of those sent to Spain,
"Our Consul here is a scoundrol! Mr..
j, 5. rhrasher, an American gentleman
of this place, next to Mr. Smith, has done
most for US.
Tho Captain General permits Us tc
write as much as we please; but he re
serves the right to himself nf overlookins
our letters. This goes Pripately in tn,
| British mail box"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

A LUCKY Berdue. the man
who was recently in the hands of vigi-
liant committee in California, and came
ne ar being hung, owing to an unfortu
nate resemblance to Stewart, the con
vict, has been discharged from custody.
This man had several narrow escapes
First he escaped hanging by the mob at
San Francisco, was subsequently senten-
ced to death by legally constituted
court. aud again was sentenced to four
teen years imprisonment II seems that
he was guiltless Of every charge brought
against him, and owed all his trouble to
the close resemblanceinperson appear,
ance TO the convict above named, Sew,
eral witnesses swore most positively To
the identify Of Berdue. but subsequent-
ly. upon being confronted with Stewart,
the real culprit, acknowledged their error.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

MIsstssIPP1 PolITrcs.--The Mississi p.
plan which arrived last night, contains the
address of Hon. Jefferson Davis, on be-.
coming a candidate for Governor which
he has not Withdrawn. The same paper
also announces that he has resigned his
seat in the Senate of the United States.
Gen. Davis was re elected last winter for
the full term Of six years. Gen. Foote
has declared his intention to resign his
seat in the Senate for the remaining two
years before the Governor's election.
The Governor of Mississippi has declar
ed his intention not to appoint successors
to Senators Foote or Davis, so that Mis-.
sissippi viii not be represented in the
next Senate.
Judge Sharkey has resigned his seat on
the bench Of the Supreme Court Of Miss
to take effect from the IL of January
next s& s-v .te
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

REMOVAL OF THE HAVANA CONSUL
Our own intelligence from Washington
confirms the statement which we gave
yesterday from the Washington Tele-
graph, in regard to the Presidents deter
minatiun to remove our consul at Ha-
vana. Mr.. Owen, in consequence of his
shortcomings at the time Of the MASSAGE
Of the American prisoners. This remov-
al, indeed, we understand, has already
been effected, but not until after the con.
sui had been offered the most ample op.
portunitiy for attempted self justification.
So careful was the President that no pos.
sible injustice should ensue to Mr. Owen,
that after having received his first de.
fence. which was doomed insufficient, ac-
tion in the case was deferred until since
the late arrivals from Havana; but Mr.. o.
and his friends in his behalf, failing to
make the matter appear any better, the
delinquent consul has to give way 10 one
who may more worthily FIJI the post of A.
merican representative at so important
point.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16


CUBA AND ENaLAND.-The Washing.
ton Republic of yesterday morning has
strong article in reference to the agree
ment on the part of England to protect
the rights Of Spain with regard to Cuba,
which concludes as follows:-
In throwing out these views we are
speaking the universal sentiment of
American people; and we warn the
Times" and all whom it represents,
that the first show of British intervention
in Cuba affairs will be the signal for
movement that neither Cuba, no Great
Britain, nor all the European powers
combined, can resist; for on this point the
mind Of the American people is made up.
and they will in this respect will give
the law to American policy and conduct.
There is no disposition on the part oflhe
large majority Of the American people
for the conquest Of Cuba. or her forcible
annexation to the United States and the
only security for Cuba is in the protec-
tion of the government of tho United
States, and the absence Of all foreign in
reference,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

ToBAcco RAISING IN NEw YoRK,.-
Mary of our readers, probably, are not a
ware that tobacco is raised to consider
able extent, in the interior OF this State.
II is said to stand the frost letter than
corn, which is one among the reasons
which have made il favorable crop with
many farmers. II is estimated that about
sixteen hundred acres ofland have been
occupied by this crop, the present year.
in Onoudaga county. alone. The aver
age product this season, is about fourteen
hundred lbs per acre, worth at least ten
cents per h., which would yiold return
Of 1924 900 for the entire crop. Much OF
the best ofthe leaf is worth fifteen cents,
and even higher rates have been paid. 1t
win be seen that this crop is one oi the
most profitable which can be grown, and
r is becoming an item Of much Importance
IN. Y. Times;
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

ExpeRIMENrAL HANeING,-The New
York police returns tell queer story a
bout an amateur Jack Keich, named Col
ligan, Ouly 10 years ofaeo, who had hi'
imagination so excited by reading the
accounts of Stookey's execution in the
newspapers.lhat he thought he would
TRY It on" himself Accordingly, he
procured a noose, fastened it on beam
In the garrett. poked his head into it. and
"swung of. in the most approved man.
ner." The little shaver, soon discover
ed that hanging is hanging. The moose
was drawn so tight that he must have
been Immediately victimized, but for biz
groanh. that brought the nelghbors to the
rescue. When cut down his face was
black and blue, his tongue protrudinG
from his mouth, and life very near ex-
tipct, s,-1 -s H
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

OUR MINIsTER TO BRAzIL.-We hear
of the safe arrival at Rio de Janeiro of
the Hon. Robert c. Schenck. Minister
of the United States To the Empire Of
Brazil. and have the address of Mr..
Schenck to the Emperor on his presen.
tation to him, on the ninth Of August,
with translation Of the reply ofthe EN-
peror. Mr.. S. was accompanied on the
occasion by the Secretary of Legation
and the Uuited States Consul. Mr.. Tod
had his audience of leave on the same
day.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

Hol FOR CALlFoRNIA.-The rush for Cal
ifornia seems TO have been resumed with
redoubled vigor. The New York Ex-
press says tina, the steamer Illinois on the
9th ult.. had between 600 and 700 pas
sangers. and the steamer on the 7th left
with qnite as many. The Ohio last Sat-
.urdsy carried over 600. Through pass.
ages to San Francisco can now behad in
the steersge for $3.50.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

TnR SuRT SewERs. meeting wus
held in Hope Chapel, New York, Monday
evening. of the managers aud friends Of
the Shirt,makers' Cooperative Union,
when very interesting report was sub
miued, Il was stated that the prices oI
shirts, nude for large shirt manufactu'
ries, range from Ave cents to fifty cents
while the Unions 10 rest prices are TWEEN
ty.Gve cents for cheap shirts aud seventy
five cents for the best made articles.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

TRE LONE STAR ORDEa.-This is the
title of q new Order recently formed in
the South, for tho purpose of extending
the area ofliberty, &c, by which we pre-,
sumo Is meant the engagingiu conquests
similar in character to thai Of the Lopez
expedition.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

Gov. MARcY.-A new candidate for
the Presidential Chair appears in Gov
ernor Marcy, who has been named for
that nfiice by some of the New York pol
iticians, on the ground that his political
creed is not only sound, but that his ser.
vices as Secretary of War, under Mr.,
Polk, will bear the test Of public exam
inaiion. .A
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-10-16

ETThere are twenty.one newspapess
published in California--one religious,
eight political. aud twelve neutral, or
nominally such.