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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

Gan Irishman by the name of James Crow
murdered on Saturday afternoon, Is or 20 miles
from this city, under the following circumstances:
Crow was a workman the Terre Haute Railroad,
in the employ of Mr. Coyner, contractor. dispute
between them about some money which was COM
ing to Crow,-S1 50-and, during the quarrel, Coyner
approached the former, drew dirk-knife and stabbed
him to the hear-then withdrew the knife reekng with
blood and stabbed him again in the side Crow fell,
and died in less than ten minutes 1t is said that the
whole was witnessed by two men standing near
by and that the affair so sudden they were unable
prevent the sad The main body of the
workmen were some distance of, but as soon as the
reached them they secured the woods pursuit of
Coyner, who fed Immediately after the deceased fell.
Had he been caught he would have been lynched the
spot. We understand that he has since given himself
up the Authorities of Hendricks county Danvlle.
The body Of the murdered brought this city
on yesterday, and buried in graveyard.
Owe understand since writing the above that Crow
killed by Coyner in selfdelenee. The facts brought
forth by the trial will appear in day or two.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Democracy of Jefferson Comfy.

The Democracy of Jefferson county at recent mass
convention adopted the following resolution:
ResOlred, That we regard the present OF the
Editor Of Madison Courier disorganizng in its
tendency raught with mischevous consequences to the
Democratic this county, and that 1t due TO
party and the principles advocate publicly repud
ate and denounce that sheet against usDot for
The same convention nominated Capt. John A. Henl
bricks for Representative Hendricks and wentyseven
others had previously withdrawn their support from the
Courier, and in letter published gave reason, that
the Courier unsound paper and unworthy of sup
port confidence. CARRIER, with the influence of his
paper and his personal exerons abored defeat Capt
Hendricks. He charged with attempting to put
down the freedom Of the press At the recent election
appears that 1880 Democrats voted for Hendricks,
thus virtually sustaining the above resolution and his
action in Withdrawing his support from the Courier,
whilst CARRIER who had been nominated by the dsorgan-
izers, only received three This does not look
much like dividing the party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14


lJThe Hon. r.. TooMBs has been re-nominated for
Congress by a convention Of his district, and has
cepted In his letter of acceptance he the follow
ing language in reference to Northern anllsavery SEN
timent 1t clearly loreshadows the policy of the South
ern Wings:
q It's acknowledged exponent is the Free Soil party,
but is also vruen and dangerous both in the Wing
and Democratic parties at the North The Wing party
has succumbcd it, and it controls the organization Of
that party every n-savehodng State in the Union
Ii is thoroughly denatonaized and sectionalized by it,
and will make another National contest. The
Wing party of the South will meet the Stewards,
and Winhrops and Vintons, and Johnsons, and Bald
wins of the North in another National Convention We
indebted the defeat of the policy Of these for
the existence of the government this day We shall
trust them more.
Tho Democratic party at the North, though pros
trated is vet utterly destroyed by this
The Free Soil element suays the party trumphantly in
Massachusetts and To great extent throughout New
England 1t has annihilaed it in New York, and con-
trois in Ohio. But the majority Of that party in New
jersey Pennsy lyania Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa,
as vet unsubdued and still capable OF mighty effort
for the Constitution and the Union.
Our true policy is TO compel both parties to purge
themselves OF this dangerous elementl either WILL to
sustaa tiff neither WILL then it expect preserve
the country, must overthrow both, and rally the
sound men of both parties to common standard This
is the only policy which preserve both rights
and the Union. Let steadily pursue it."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

MURDER.-On last Tuesday evening, about dusk, Cor
neus Lyons left Lagro in this county, fer his residence
four miles up the canal from that place. and on
the Thursday morning following, his body found in
the canal between his home and Lagro with such marks
Of violence upon it, leave doubt upon the minds
of the Coroners Jury, of his having been murdered
His head much cut and bruised, and both of his col
Ter bones were broken in manner indicating that he
had been struck with a heavy club
Lyons an inoifensve sort of an Irishman are
informed, but addicted to spreeing occasionally. He
somewhat intoxicated when he left Lagro and had
four five dollars in money, and four five dollars
worth of Indian silver unkets in his possession None
of these about his person when found.
No clue the perpetrators of this coldblooded
der has yet been discovered. Lyons leaves wife 10
deplore his untmey and distressing end-Wabash Gas.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Congressional Elections.

The result may be summed up follows:
First District, James Lockhart, Dem.
Second District, Cyrus J.. Durham, Dem.
Third District, John L. Robinson, Dem.
Fourth District, Samuel w. Parker, Wing.
Fifth District. Thomas A. Hendricks, Dem.
Sixth District, Willis A. German, Dem.
Seventh District, John G. Davis, Dem
Eighth District, Daniel Mace, Dem.
Ninth District, Graham n. Fitch, Dem.
Tenth District, Samuel Brenton, Wing F. s.
Eight Democrats, Wing, and one Wing Free
Soer
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
From New York.
From the Louisville and Madison PapersI.


New YoRK, August 6, 8, p. NJ.
The steamer Atlantic sailed at noon for Liverpool
with eighy-eght passengers, including BeEedic, Bel
ett and Jenny Lind. She takes SlO0 OO0in specie
The Empire City, from Chagres Of the 25th ult
rived this morning. She brings three hundred passens
gers and 500 900 in gold dust freight, and $4,000
IN the hands of passengers.
San Francisco visited By another destructive Gre
the 22d of June. The Office of the Alta Californian
newspaper blown up with the view Of arresting the
progress Of the fire, but without avail Everything was
burned from Pacific to Washington street except two
three buildngs~hear the of jackson street
From Washington street the fire crossed over near the
I'll Dorado House and Theatre. which last was de.
stroyed- The flames then spread thence To Merchant
street and then crossed Clay street the north do
below the California Exchange; thence it extrnded 10
the brick building On the north side occupied by Raaut
x Wide, corner of Montgomery street. During the
progress Of the fire immense quantities of goods were
removed to the Plaza, where they ultimately took Ere
and were destroyed
Along Broadway everything was consumed as far
kearney street. On Pacific street the irs consumed
everything in Its far Ohio street. ncudaH
the City Hall aud the City Hospital Jackson street.
Everything was consumed on Montgomery street. and g
few houses below Stockton street. Tie fire extend
ed as FAR Washington, then crossed diaconsIie INTO
Washington street, in the of the Baptist Church,
which was saved 1t then extended down Washington
along Dupont street, taking the Jackson House in its
course and the California Restaurant, adjoining. The
patients in the City Hospital the number of ninety
removed to the lot in the rear of the hospital and
saved
troyed
Charles S. Wines and Mr.. Bach were burned to
death
The number Of buildings destroyed was not less than
five hundred. Loss estimated at 50 000 SOC
Capt. Snow, worthy citizen was recently murdered
at Sonora, and ten days afterwards the assassins
had been taken by TIE popuace aud doubt executed
A row had occurred among the miners near Carsin's
diggings, in which Americans and three or four
MeXicans were killed.
party of nine under Capt Fitzpatrick had been
] off. D...Ir a s1a
Lewis Pollock was called from his bed, and, on making
his appearance, was shot dead by man named Gala
CHER.
Accounts from the mines and placers very
aging.
The prospect Of good crops throughout the country is
encouraging
Our city is growing up again very FAST two hundred
buildings have been erected during the past week.
horrible murder has been perpetracd at Sonora.
Some persons who took offence article the Sono-
IA Herald went to the room of of the editors,
dragged him out of bed and shot him through the head
They also killed other persons connected with the
office, and wounded three four others who went to
their assistance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, August T.
The steamer Pampero left yesterday morning with
Gen. Lopez and eight hundred men bound for Cuba
The Cincinnati also left with reported
for Spanish consul. There strong feeling here N
favor of the insurgents. No force would have stopped
the Pampero.
New ORLEANS, August 3.
The steamer Cherokee has arrived from Havana. She
brings contradictory reports. The Delta publishes
letters stating that the patriots held their own Neule
and Abego will pronounce soon as Lopez appears.
The patriots headquarters QuinOn Mlnardu-
Private letters say that the revolution put down and
that many insurgents had bean taken.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From New York.

New YoRK Aug. 9, p. NJ.
There considerable excitement and alarm occa-
rotous proceedings OF volunteer company from Jersey
City, with number from this city, who had gone TO a
picnic They endeavored force their way into Coz
zenss Hotel doing considerable damage to the premises,
but the rioters very speedily repused. Mr. Coz
himself very severely handled and his son had
a Jaw broken In the afiray.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

1J-The " Daily Indiana State Sentinel" is now s4
DAYS DID, and from its external appearance must have
much vigorous blood circulating through its veins 1t
is democratic paper, edited by VIM. j. Brown, who
exhibits editorial abilities and tact of fine order and
which Ought be employed upon better principles.
Indianapolis is rather magnificent for life and
business, and every thing considered this Daily will
certainly 90 up.-Spring field Republic.
This : from the pen Of old friend, Theodore A.
Wick. He's nice boy to talk about better princi-
pies" Honor thy father, Theodorethat thy days may
be long &c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

C-The people of the districts above and below, by
eecting watts and De Bruler, have acted much more
consistently and intelligently .-Madison Banner
Growing soon, Davy. These glorious victories
above and below" like Dead Sea fruits, have turned
to ashes the lips Watts and De Bruler elect
ed There thirteen counties bordering on the Ohio
river; Of these only four have given maores in favor
of the candidates. who supported system of Internal
improvements by the General Government
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

u They cultivate the blackberry in the neighberhood
planted in rows in October, and kept clear of weeds,
and otherwise treated like raspberries. The Agrcuu
ris says that the fruit thus produced OF size and fla
which surprises those who only acquainted with
the wild blackberry. Our readers may not all be
that the American species has agreeable flavor
than the European. There also different varieties
Of the American fruit its wild state from which
a selection might be made.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

1.-THE Cincinnati and Madison packets, Hoosier State
and Wisconsin, will their places in the line next
week. They have been repainted and thoroughly
ceansed and repaired The river is in good stage, and
comfortable boats and accommodating officers are
where be found 1t is an Indiana lne and should
be paronzed by every citizen Of the State with spark
Of State pride stiIl alive in him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Nominations in Ohio.

The Democratic State Convention in Ohio have nomi:
mated the following ticket
For Governor, Reuben Wood
Lieut.. Governor, VIM Medill;
Judges Of Supreme Court, Rufus p. Ranney, VIM B
Caldwell, John A Corwin, Thomas w. BARLEY, Allen
G. Thurman;
Auditor Of State, VIM. D. Morgan;
Secretary Of State, VIM Trevitt;
Treasurer Of State, John G. Breslin;
Attorney General, George E. Pugh;
Board Of Public Works, George w. Manypenny,
Alex. p. Miller Jas. B. Stedman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Election Returns.

We have taken some pains TO prepare the Legislative
Table, and the Tables of the result for Congress- and
the vote the Constitution and the Negro exclusion
tlee, and we trust that cotemporaries who copy
them, will give the proper credit Last year pre-
pared tables of the members Of the Convention and Leg
islature and they copied all the State,
times without credit, and sometimes credited the
Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

More TINS year, 49, +~,o'o
The immigration of the last month shows decrease
of 1884, compared with July of 1850. OF the total
number Of immigrants at that port during July last,
there from Ireland ,245; Germany, 1885, Eng
land, 3,l33; Scotland 1852; Wales, 30; France, so4;
Switzerland, 1877; Norway, l,lSS; Sweden 29S Italy,
ia
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Cholera i'm Iowa.

This terrible disease has broken at Fort Madison.
On the LIST inst there three deaths The inhabitants
became alarmed and fed. At the latest dates had
somewhat abated.
About the same time it broke in the small village
of West Point, short distance from Fort Madison and
three days there 30 and deaths On the
80 ult there three deaths Of cholera in Burlington
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

ga correspondent Of the Southern Press from Co
lumbus, Miss regards the election Of General Qutman
and the Southern rights party certain He estimates
the majority against Gen. FOote at 10000 If we
to Judge OF public sentiment in Mississippi by the Union
papers out Of the State should regard the
Foote as certain, bat we frankly confess that have
fears to the result. From present indications we
think Quitman will succeed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

"WHo STRUCK BILLY PATTERsoN7"-This very i'm
portant question have been settled Monday
last and understand that il is shrewdy suspected
that Mr.. j. G. Davis late Clerk of the Parke Circuit
and Probate Courts the indigovidual who heaped that
bric-bat. He must be turned over the grand jury.
Terre Hdute Erpress
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

We should like Mr. Brown to inform us what free
soil notions we have been urging upon the Democratic
arty.-Jefersoniaa.
See Juan's speeches in Congress. These are the
free soil notions referred You may call them
Democracy James. We do not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

The International says that Mr.. Healys picture of
Mr.. Webster replying TO Col Hayne is completed, in
Paris, and will be brought New York in the present
month. 1t is tweny-eght feet long, and the painter has
published proposals for engravngs of it, twenty dol
lars per copy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Franklin Exchange.

This is the name of a new house of epteftainHent
Just commenced by old friend Dr. John F .Peggs of
Franklin. We know the Doctor and his amable lady
and can recommend the Exchange to all who desire
comfortable quarters and good fare.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From ST. Lnnis.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. g..
The steamer Ocean Wave, while lying at the lower
part of the levee caught FIRE O'Clock this morn
ing. The upper cabin, &C., were consumed, The hull
and machinery mere not injured. She was insured Tor
81 ,OO0-S2 900 in the Lafayette office and $1,000 IN
Floating Dock Ii is supposed the fire the work Of
an incendiary, as the boat was laid up.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Kentucky.
Marion County Agricultural Society.

meeting of farmers and other citizens of Marion
county, was held at the Court House, Saturday, the
9th inst, o'clock P. NJ for the purpose of organ
zing County Agricultural Society. CALVIN FETCH
Err Esq, was called to the Chair, and FIELDING BEEL
Err appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained, the
committee appointed previous meeting for that Pur
pose, by Gov Wright, chairman, reported constitution
and rules for the of said society which being
unanimously agreed to, those present proceeded SUBJ
scribe their names and become members. The Society
then proceeded to the election of officers whereupon
Calvin Fletcher chosen President, Powell Rowland
Vice President, James Johnson Treasurer Royal May
hew Secretary, and the following named persons Drec-
from the several civil townships of the county,
wit:
Centre township, Seaton w Norris;
Warren township, Isaac B. Sandusky;
Perry township, Isaac w Hunter;
Pike township Samuel Frazier;
Decatur township, Demas L. McFarland
Wayne township, jeremiah Johnson;
Franklin township Jacob Smock
Lawrence township John Jameson;
Washington township, Hiram Bacon.
The Society adjourned meet Saturday. the LIST oil
November next, at O'Clock, p NJ, when general at
tendance of the farmers is anticipated and preparatory
steps probably taken for fair in 1852.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

Owe regret to learn that the will destroy nearly
the entire potato crop in Central Iowa We learn from
exchanges that the disease has also appeared in the
vicinity of Dubuque, and in various parts of Illinois and
Wisconsin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

GrHon. Caleb B Smith will leave Connersvle for
Cincinnati, where be proposes residing and practcing
law, about the first Of next month. He has formed
partnership wirh the firm Of Spencer & Corwine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

n-The recent rains have raised the streams in this
vicinity to great height Pogues Run is higher
than il has been for years, and White River is rising
rapidly.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

NEW ORLEANS, Aug ;, p. NJ.
The steamer Cherokee, from Havana, brings letters
which that the attempted insurreciion had been
eecually pnt down Many of the insurgents had been
taken and shot.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From Vicksburg.

VIcKsBURG, August Z.
This morning opposite this city, Walter Brooke and
Judge Red of Lexington, Miss, fought duel. At the
first fire. Reds ball grazed Brookes spine but did not
hurt him seriously. The affair then terminated.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
Tennessee.

A few scattering Indicate the election Of
Campbell, whg, for Governor. Gen. Cullum, wing, is
elected to Congress from the Nashville district and
p Stanton, DEM, reelected from the Memphis district
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

~ Three thousand eight hundred and eighy-ons dol
lars the added to the Washington Mona-
ment Fund during the month Of July.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From Philadelnhia.

PHLADELPHIA Aug. Z.
We have dispatches from Alabama announcing the
election of 6 out of Union candidates for Congress-
Benz G. Shields, Union candidate, is elected by large
majority.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

goods were received few days since in St. Louis,
which from New York, ria. New Orleans, in NJ
teen days; said to be the shortest time record.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

nC-Gov Wright left the city this morning to attend
the annual commencement of Indiana University, at
Bloomington. He will be absent until Friday.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

1.-THE recent census returns shows that there are
nearly 900 persons doing business daily in Boston, but
who reside out Of the city This state Of things has enbe
brought about by the numerous railroads and their low
fares
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
From Boston.

BosroN, Aug. g., s p. NJ.
Steamer America sailed to-day at with iliy-6ye
passengers for Liverpool, and eight for Halifax. She
takes out so 600 in specie.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

1.-THE venerable Bishop Chase Of Illinois, on account
of increasing inhrmates has called Convention TO
meet Pekin, the 9Th of September next, elect
an assistant to aid him in the performance Of his official
duties.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
A earn

The undersigned, mutual friends OF the Honorable
Jesse ID. Bright and Governor Wright, are happy TO
state that mutual explanations having taken place be-
tween these gentlemen under circumstances alike hon.
orable and credtable to both, all differences between
them have been satisfactorily adjusted, and all
pondence relative thereto has been mutually withdrawn
JAMES BLAKE,
SAM'L Z. PERKINS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

IMMIGRATION FOR 1S51.-The following is state
ment of the immigration the port of New York for
the last months, (rom the office OF the Commission
ers of Emigration compared with the corresponding
roontbs Of 1870.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

T7-Proud men have friends, for in prosperity
they know nobody and in adversely nobody knows them
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

U-Judge Black sent the following sentiment to the
Democrats Of Berks county Pa the last fourth Of
July:
The Constitution IL is and the Country as IL sofl
be- when contains sixty States and 300 900 peo-
pie"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

1.-THE Virginia Convention adopted Constu-
ton, and adjourned the 3lst u, after session Of ten
months.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST II, 1851.
Hon. Jesse ID. Bright and Gov. Wright.

The friends of these gentlemen viii be gratfed to
learn by the following card that all differences existing
between them have been amicably and honorably adj
used, and that their former friendly relations have been
fully restored
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST rs, 1851.
KenfuckE.

No material change since our report of yesterday
Powell, dem, is doubtless elected Governor.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-14

Eight Democratic Members of Congress
elected!
Thirty Democratic majority in the Senate!
Twenty-Five majority in the House of Rep
resentatives!
The New Constitution adopted by GO,O0O
majority!
One hundred thousand majority in favor OF
excluding Free Negroes and Fugitive Slaves
from the stated!