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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
correspondence from New Mexico.
Ell PAso, MEXICO, February 9th. 1876
Va RpowN.

Hon VIM ]. Brown:
DEAR SIR:-As there many who have become
disguised with this expedition and leave it for pur-
pose of returning home embrace the opportunity to
send by them few letters There has been much dis
satisfaction and disaster in this commission since left
New York and every day both TO develope them
selves more and more. On the 29th ult Edward c.
Clark cut to pieces by number of desperadoes
with whom he was associated dance, given by him.
self In the aflray another man, teamster, shot
slightly. The next morning the young of the COM
mission turned avenee the wrongs of Clark, and
not long in arresng three of the assassns who
tried convicted and condemned to be hung. The
three hung up to tree, in front of the church,
Soccoro the 21st ult Mr. Clark died of his severe
wounds in few hours after his assassns persisted Ed
ward Clark was appointed Asst. Or. Master in this
commission and was the of Senator Clark of Rhode
Island. ]. L. Med
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Gov. virgins visit TO CanneIton.

We publish in this paper the correspondence between
Governor Wright and the citizens of Cannelton, 10y
which it will be seen that the Governor will visit that
place the 10th of month, and address the ct-
zens on the subject Of labor connected with the inter-
of the State and by which its great are
being developed. Cannelton is thriving manufacturing
town. the Ohio river in Perry county, in the midst Of
the rich coal and iron region Of the State The Cover
in his last annual message recommended the esab-
lishment of statistical bureau and geological survey
of the State. By this mode alone can our mineral
wealth be ascertaned and agricultural prosperity
tabished, Gov. Wright is working mana mechanic
and farmer as well as lawyer aad takes much interest
in such matters. HIS address viii doubt be both in
teresting and instructive.
CANNELToN, Ind, March 2lst, 1851
To His Exeelency Jos. A. WRIGHT Gov. of Indiana
SIRi-The undersigned, representing the wishes OF
the entire body of citizens, OF Cannelton, In
diana, without distinction OF parties, have been directed
to invite you to make them visit at some not very dis
tant day, to be designated by yourself.
We are, as you know, engaged here in building up a
manufacturing town. which think will in few years,
contribute largely the wealth and glory OF our
State. We know that you take interest in our en-
erprses and that i will CRAFTY YOU to examine with
your own eyes the progress we have already made.
Labor and capital here united in developing, on a
large scale, those great kindred mineral and manutac-
turing resources which have, until within the last hive
years. remained almost sealed book in Indiara. And
while the coal and iron beds hat lie buried along
Southern and Western parts of the State have scarcely
been noticed by politicians cannot forget that
you have, from time time, your messages to the
Legislature pressed upon them the Importance Of devot
ing some portion of the public to further geo.
logical and Typographical survey of the State.
We canno promise you anything attractive in the way
OF public reception but assure you Of most
cordial welcome at any time you may find the leisure
and inclination to visit us. In place of the guns and
drums we will give YOU the music of looms and spin
dies. We will show Won here how labor rewards capt.
tai, and how capital rewards labor, and how harmon
ously a system which places the consumer and producer
side by side, divides advantages and its benefits
among all classes and all conditions in neigh.
borhood
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
New York.

The New York Herald thus speculates on the posi-
ton of parties in New York; puzzle Perpexing
than the Eretan Labyrinth, at this moment.
SEWARD VERSUS FILLMoRE-THE NEXT PREsIDEN-
cY-Thurlow Weeds opposition to the administration
of Mr. Fillmore is again awakened by the recent
movals and appointments in this State. In fact the
Seward dynasty in both New York and New England,
combining in bitter opposition to the present ad-
mnistraon. with distinct declaration IN favor OF Gen.
Scott their candidate for the Presidency This
policy have been adopted the best for the
Interior purposes of VIM. H. Seward, who is probably
exactly prepared all points, TO enter the field in
1852 although he may be ready in 1856. The Boston
Atlas, the Albany Evening Journal, and various other
papers of the stripe in New York and New En-
gland, have indicated distinct tendency in favor Of
General Scott for the Presidency, positive
anti-savery platform. The subject will be mat
ter of general discussion in the newspapers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Imprisonment for Debt.

twenty-five years ago the writer Of this article intro
duced into the Legislature Of Indiana proposition to
repeal this law it then with but little favor. Four
teen years afterwards he had the satisfaction 10 see 1t
stricken from the book and to record s vote In
favor of the repeal of this most odious
great change has been effected in public sentiment and
now exists but in few Of the States Of this Union
1t is however in full force in Massachusetts, where un
der its stringent provisions by the Of Brad
" recently died whilst confined in the oathsome cells
of Boston Jail for small debt he owed Mr.. Briton.
The corones jury returned verdict that Brady died of
consumption, FASTENED by his confinement. Abiding to
this incident Professor Larrabee says
So long as Massachusetts permits exist within her
jurisdiction a law, under which such horrible outrage
could be committed, let her say more about the slave
laws of the South however nhuman they may be. South
Carolina herself hardly, with her most stringent
Stare law match in enormity of wckedness the barbar
Gus debtor laws Of Massachusetts. / had felt great
respect for Massachusetts, had respected her Tor the
virtues of her puritan settlers for her Bunker Hill her
Concord and her Lexington for her schools her col
eges and her churches and for her many distinguished
sons, whose names honor to the human race.
But really respect her longer, until she grasses
and exPunges from her statute book the last word
bic and letter of the law under which such an incarnae
fend Thomas Brtton, could inlet such an outrage
on humanity.
was born within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts.
had deemed it an honor. But now wish had been
born twenty years later when the territory oil my
birth place had passed from Province of Massachusetts
to the dignity OF independent State. The Lord de-
liver from Massachusetts, If her territory did not
lie right nv track TO my native village, where
yet live friends dear my heart, whom occasionally
must VISIT would never again touch her SOIL long
such law disgraces IT, And it is, feel incn-
ed 90 around by the Lakes, the St. Lawrence, the
Atlantic ocean, aud the Bay of Passamaquoddy, rather
than look State; where such things can be done
cording to law.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Hancock County Democratic Convention.
MoRRIs HowLANl

The Delegates of the several townships of Hancock
county, chosen the first Monday in April 1851,
vened at the Court House in Greenfield Wednesday,
the 9th day Of April A. D., 1851, in pursuance Of the
plan recommended by the Central Commute: when on
motion, Judge III. H. Hall was chosen President of the
Convention, Gen. John Mroy, and VIM Curry, Sr.
Vice Presidents, and David w. Odel and John Martin,
Esqrs Secretaries, when the convention proceeded 10
count and compare the votes OF the several townships
and appearing that John Foster had received the high
est number of votes for Representative. George w.
Sample for Sheriff. Rein Perry for County Commission
er, and John Curry for School Commissioner they
declared the Democratic candidates for said Offices
spectvey and II appearing that Capt. Edward Lander
had received the highest given for candidate for
Congress, motion of David w. OJell, the delegates
to the Congressional Convention instructed
their vote for him for first choice And it appearing
that David S. Goodng had received very the entire
popular of the county for Prosecuting Attorney
motion of ID. w. Odell, the delegates the Congress
sona Convention instructed cast the vote of the
county. for him for said office, it should hereafter be
determined to nominate candidate tor District Prose-
cutting Attorney, at said Convention
When, motion of VIM. Caldwell, Esq, the follow
ing resolutions unanimously adopted:
Resolred That we, the Democracy OF Hancock county
in Convention Assembled, and in compliance with al
most unanimous popular vote respectfully recommend
to the Of the 9th Judicial Circuit David S. Good
ing, suitable person for the Office of Prosecuting
Attorney of said Circuit
Resolred That the Democratic newspapers of the
Circuit be requested publish The foregoing resolution
The following persons then chosen the Central
Committee: David >. GoodIng, Abraham Lemng, Da-
vd L. Ofenbacker, Levi Leary, William New, Jr.,
Noble Warrum, David Candle, John Reeves, Lewis
Burk, Seth Walker, Edward Barret. b. b. Gray, and
VIM. X. Curry.
The of the delegates the Congressional
Convention then reported except from three town.
ships.
On motion, the State Sentinel was requested to pub
sh the above account of the proceedings of this Con-
vention, and the Convention adjourned.
III. III. HALL, President.
JOHN MILRor, Pee Presidenf
WM CURRY, ST.,
DAVID w oDDELL, } Secretaries
JOHN MARTIN, s''''"e'
p. s. The names Of the delegates TO the Congress
sional Convention will be forwarded when made out in
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

IL 1t is amusing witness the course of the Editor
ing of free-so sm He is most nveterate opposer OF
the doctrine. He almost goes into spasms when ectur
ing his worthy FRIEND the Editor of the Statesman about
his course in opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law and
ne is for the Compromise Of the last Congress
while the Statesman is for tearing away the main prop
which supports the superstructure.
The Sentinel is right and the Statesman is wrong in
regard to this issue The Compromise measures should
and will be maintained by the people throughout the
country. Agitation may continue for while, but the
patriotism and intelligence of the masses will decide
against the free-soil croakers who permitted to
abuse their privileges and who making themselves
odous, and than ridiculous by their continued
homilies in behalf of certain dogmas that have
exist under tue present state of society,"
White Rirer Standard
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

q Our neighbor of the Courier abiding the gen.
temen Of the Press, who were present at the Jenny
Lind Concert on Friday evening, says:
f'Dr- Ellis and his modest partner, Mr.. Spann and
John" Of the Journal represented the State Capt.
tall
Why Mr. Brown of the State Sentinel thus cav
alierlY sinhtedl Was il because he did choose
wait upon the editor Of the Courier with his respects
and solicit the favor of free ticket but like OF the
rest Of US, chose rather to pay his way1-Madison
Tribune.
Exactly so, Junior pays his way, and asks such
favors
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

To- The fugitive slave Sims arrested in Boston, after
fair trial writ of habeus corpus issued by Justice
Woodbury. of the Supreme Court has been found be
slave Of gentleman in Savannah, Georgia, and has
been returned according to the forms of law There
was much excitement but attempt to He
was taken board schooner, and will soon be in the
hands of his owner
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

= The Jenny Lind concert came of on Friday night
at Madison. The Pork House filled with good
"mess" The singing fine and our girls and boys
returned delighted some with the sweet music and
with the trip 1t said her performance not
equal to what it at Louisville The grim visages
Of slaughtered pork, perhaps haunted her brilliant i'm
agination and married the concord Of sweet sounds
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Fugitiyes from Justice.

Gen. Chaplin, indicted in Maryland and in Wash.
ngton, for enticing slaves escape and baled has
ball. some $4,000 The Governor of MARYLAND. il IS
stated, is about demand him from the Executive of
the Northern State where he now is. The obligation
under the Constitution to issue warrant for his dev.
cry, suppose absolute, although some Governors
have decided otherwise, and among these the Governor
If Maryland in late Pennsy sana case.-Cin Gasette
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

J- The Statesman says mans opinions on slavery
have nothing to do with his Democracy. His private
opinions certainly have not, but when he attempts to
make those opinions the standard of his political action
they have much do with his democracy We copy the
following resolutions which recently adopted at
public meeting in Grant county.
This is free country and every man has right to
call himself democrat that chooses but, if this is de-
mocracy, then do not belong to that party. Here
are the resolutions
ResoIred That hold this law 1.-THE fugitive slave
law be absolutely contrary TO the best interest Of
American Freemen and contrary to natural right and
Justice and not binding uIoa
ReSOlred That will not heed its demands, and will
use every means lawful and moral, which omnpoence
has placed in reach, for its speedy repeal.
Resolred, That we will protect the down trodden and
oppressed Fugitive though have to do it at the risk
oil lives and property, and that will pay
gard the law of God which says "T Thou shalt feed
the hungry cothe the naked undo the heavy burdens,
and let the oppressed 90 Free than we will to any leg
slative enactment of man.
Resolred That those members of Congress who voted
for this bill have sunk themselves beneath regard in
political point of view, and those who evaded the vote
by skukng we look upon with less regard than those
who voted for it,
Rcsolred That we will support political candidate
who does take decided stand against this law, and
who will all his influence for the repeal Of the
same.
Resolred, That Daniel Webster Milard Fillmore and
others Of the Wing pery have acted tratorousy towards
their constituents the North and whilst the wings pass
with the various offices of the nation.
Resolred, That Cass. Whcomb, Bright. Dickinson,
and those of the democratic party who acted with them
have betrayed their trusts and unworthy to be trust
presses eondemnng the political course of those
traitors.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
DECATuR TOWNSHIP

The Democrats of Decatur township met on the 9TH
inst, and authorized the appointment of the following
persons Delegates 10 the Democratic County Conven
ton:
d. l.. McFarlard, Jesse Price, Merry Mcclure, Eli
SugI Daniel Sinks, Noah Sinks, Theo. w. Hargis,
A. ID. Cuddngton Noah McCreery, John Quakenbush,
Spencer j. Mcclure Thos F. Armstrong Anderson
Wainwright Jesse Price, Jr. Jacob Price John Frch,
Y. E. r. Wilson, John Worth, A. Worth. John Eddie
man, E. Doarhide, Peter Cheeseman, Emanuel Sui
grove, and Harley Price.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

u 1t is mistake presume to put down a demo-
cratic gain for Congress in Rhode Island. IL don't
mistake, that fellow Thurston is not democrat but
ree-soiler.-LouisriHe Democrat
We know Mr.. Thurston we'll He member of
the goth Congress and proved himself and out
democrat. Last year he nominated on the amalga-
nation eeso ticket for Lieut. Governor bat declined
the nomination Hail. at the late election the free
soil candidate and received the entire Of that party
in the District. We want better Democrat than
BENJAMIN b. Thurston.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

REMOVAL MISUNDERSTANDING the matters decided
upon by the Maryland Convention is the giving power
the Legislature 10 pass law 10 remove free negroes
from the State upon the ground that they are pests
After the Legislature shall have decided where will
they drive their "pesfs"
Wherel Why the free State Of Indiana will be apt
to get her portion of pests if they not excluded
-CrapfordsriHe Rerier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

IL How beautiful it is for brethren to dwell together
in unity. ThurIow Weed, editor Of the New York Eve
ming Journal (whg) thus speaks of President Fillmore
Mr.. Fillmore has "taken the ieldp He is "drivne
the wooly-heads from offcen And he will doubtless
subject himself to the evils that afflicted Mr.. Tyler .
viz: the want Of public confidence while in Office and
the want Of public respect for the balance of his fe
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

Brown feels himself s9authorized to state' all
manner of untruths We have evidence that Mr.. Whit
comb was present when the vote was taken, much
reliable than the assertion of the State
Democrat { Free SoI)
II you have the evidence produce t-gve the certi6.
Gates and let them be sworn to, like Cain the
mark of faIschood on your forehead
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Marion County.
CENTRE TOWNSHIP.


Pursuant to previous notice, meeting Of the Demo-
cratic voters OF Centre township, Marion county, was
held at the Court House, in Indianapolis on Saturday.
the 18th inst
On motion, GEO. HAvERsTIcK was called to the Chair,
and j. I. BoswoRTH appointed Secretary.
The following persons appointed delegates TO
the County Convention, be held at Indianapolis on
Saturday. the 26th inst. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for county officers and Delegates to the Con-
gressona Convention: j. Yandegrilt, Geo Haverstck,
Peter Messersmith, w. B. Chase, j. s. Spann, 5. W.
Norris, VIM Robson D. V. Culley, S. p. Daniels,
Austin II. Brown, E. w. H. Ellis VIM. Biddle, ]. nj.
w. Lanesdale VIM. Stewart, Capt. Fitzgibbon, T..
Hedderly Powell Rowland, d. Leach, ]. II. Kennedy,
B. Lawhead, d. w. c. Thompson, J: T. Morrison,
John Bishop, Henry Buehrg G. g. Holman, j. L.
Kingsbury, g. w. Kimberly, c. Garner, H. p. Brown,
E. b. Thornc, A. D. Rose j. NJ Talbot, O. IL. 2. BY,
c. C.. Campbell and J. I. Bosworth
On motion, the meeting, by ballot, designated j. p.
Chapman the first choice of this township, for caEdi
date for Congress- A. F. Morrison second choice,
and VIM Carver third.
Mr.. John T. Morrison offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted
Resolred That this Convention recommend Joseph L.
Roberts, the proper person be voted for for Prose-
cutting Attorney of this Judicial Circuit, and that we
will give him support
On notion it ordered that the proceedings OF this
meeting be published in the State Sentinel Statesman,
and Volksbatt GEO. HAVERSTICK, President.
]. T. BoswoRTH, Secretary.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

GEORGE THoMPsoN.-Many Of the abolition papers,
calling themselves whig, countenancing the labors
of George Thompson, the British emssary, who is per-
ambulaling the country, making inccndaIy speeches.
and endeavonng to stir up strife and dissenson. He
has been delivering addresses in Rochester, and we
find the Democrat publishing long articles tending to
vindicate him from the indignant of those who
appreciate his efforts and deprecate the continued agi
taton of the slavery question. He spoke TO an anti
slavery assemblage Syracuse last week and the Jour-
nal tells that after the meeting which Thompson adj
dressed had passed resolutions against the OniOn the re-
mander OF the time was consumed in taking up conri-
buttons support him in his of mischief. IL the
people do interpose and the If the
Albany unto, the abolition portion Of the wing party Of
New York, will this complexion at last. The
Albany Journal and its echoes do not yet openly ap
prove the course of Thompson. Their perncous here
have time do their work of evil before the
people will stand the endorsement of the doc
irnes which he is endeavorng 10 propagate At pres
ent their cue is encourage him secretly and wait
al the necessary change shall have been wrought in the
minds of their readers, when they viii proclaim HOSTILE
ty to the Union and unite with Thompson and the
ed abotionss in their scheme of sbverting the nst
tutions Of the country Thompson speaks out boldly
the sentiments which they covertly cherish. He has
their sympathy and good WILL but the time has not
come when they advantageously safely cooper
ate with him. 1t is for the wing party TO say whether
that time shall ever come.-Bnfsto Whiq. COMMERCIAL
Advertiser.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

GJ' Another shipment of books passed through our
city post Office yesterday to the Hon. Mr. Sebastian
another Locofoco Senator. There five large can
vass bags, weighing about many hundred pounds
Louisville Courier.
These same documents sent to Wing Senators, but
the Wing Postmasters only report the cases of Demo-
Gratis. This is a strong game
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
Columbus, pioua and Indiana Railroad.

The corps OF Engineers on this road arrived in our
city last night, and to-day making observations and
President Of the road is company, and the greatest
energy to be exered to push il completion
Much interest is felt in the location of the
mnating in this city, and what the different routes run
may result in, will be looked for with impatience 1t
will be some days, perhaps weeks, before final deci-
sion can be arrived at.-CoLumbus (O) Statesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17

l Side by side the pages Of history shall be plac
ed the names of John Tyler and Willard Fillmore; and
on the same dark list shall appear the kindred
Of Judas Iscarot and Benedict Arnold-Utica Herald
(Whig.)
This is the spicy language Of o. B. Mattison, the
prince of wooly and late member Of Congress
from the Oneida District, New York.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-04-17
GatIing-s Wheat Drill.

We call attention to the advertisement of f. Cat
ling. This Drill received the Premium at the late Ag.
ricultural Fair in Cincinnati. Mr. c. understand
will take the Worlds Fair, in London he having
been appointed Delegate to that great industrial Con-
gress, by Gov. Wright.