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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Whiggery in Trouble.

The Wing leaders, knowing their party to be in a
minority, Gas il always has been.) are anxiously hunting
for an drGiiabIe candidate-a candidate who can carry
the Wing vote, and detach "A large number Of Democrats
from their party as they did in the election oi "Tippeca.
noe and Tyler too," and "Old Rough and Ready :" but
from present appearances they are doomed to hunt in
vain. The elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio, have
fairly thrown Gen. Scott overheard, and they have no
other man with a particle of gun poscder popularity, to
bring out. Clay has been beat too often TO risk him as
Ensign leader. Webster, though powerful in intellect,
has no hold upon the feelings of the masses-no populari-
ty among the laboring millions. Fillmore, besides car
rying the enormous load OF his unpopular administration.
cannot carry that large class heretofore voting the Wing
ticket, known as Abolition Whigs-Freesoil Wings, or,
as they are sometimes called, ''Seward or Greedy
Wings or Barnburner Wings. Fillmore could prola-
hlv get a larger vote for the Presidency than any other
Why, but even he could hardly hope to carry more than
Ave or six States against Cass, Buchanan, Houston or
Douglass, and not more than two or three States against
''THE MARION OF THE MEXICAN WAR.D-Vevay Gaz.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Gen. Lane.

We have only time to say, that the reception given 10
imposing. All seemed to enjoy his presence, with heart
felt joy, and with warm gratitude for the brilliant SER
vices he had rendered his country. We shall publish the
addresses Of both Gov. Wright aud Gen. Lane in our
next.
Nothing could have gratifed us more than to hear him
express himself. in Old Hickory style, as determined TO
stand by the compromise of the last Congress,-ever
part and parcel. A brave soldier, like unto Gen. Lane,
who has split his blood for his country the liberty Of
which was achieved by the blood Of our fathers-cannoi
bear the idea of having that country torn to pieces by
internal broils.
peace and order that prevailed.-aEd by the grasping oil
the hand Of brave volunteer officers and soldiers Of the
late war and the happy greeting Of many OF our edi'
torial brethren. An seemed to wear enthusiastically
piIle Volunteer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
GA Roland. for an OIiver.,,

The following letter we clip from the New York
Herald:
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2. 1851.
Wiz OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRANTs-An excel.
lent story is told here, which | have not yet seen in print.
During the recent great fair at Rochester, a number Of
gentlemen met AT a dinner party there. and among the
galaxy Of bright particular stars was the distinguished
oraior of the day, Stephen A. Dorglas. and tie disrin.
gui>hed Ex-Secretary Of War, Gov. Marcy. The wit
and the wine flew apace; and. at length, Gov. Marcy,
with one of those knowing looks Of his. arose aud pro.
posed ''the health Of Mr.. Douglas, the able Senator
from lllinois-may he be continued for the next six years
to fill his place in the Senate, which he has already so
much graced." The meaning CT the sally was evident,
and Marcy's eyes twinkled with satisfaction at The hit.
Nowise abashed, however, 1.-THE little giant" straiyhten.
ed himself out and after returning thanks, concluded hy
giving "the distinguished Ex-Secretary Of War. Gov.
Marcy, with not a spot on his character. and but one
patch on his breeches." Peals of laughter succeeded
the happy retort, shortly after which the Governor was
missing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

pAgan, says the Sentinel, eve will support the
nominees Of that Convention, prorided they arc sound
and consistent democrats, and opposed TO the further
compromise measures, and opposed to the repeal of the
Fugitive Slave Law" So will we, and we will 90 sill
further, we will support any sound and consistent demo-
crat, regardless Of his personal views of the co;npro-
mise measures. including the Fugitive Slave Law. On
these subjects let every man enjoy his own opinions.
viii the Sentinel do as much'-Lafayette Courier.
The Sentinel will support no man for Office who is in
favor Of the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law. If such
a man should be nominated by a Democratic Conven-
ton, we will strike his name from the list. Our attach
ment TO the Union is stronger than TO party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER II, 1851.

mo Democrat could or would object to the adoption
of a resolution to abide by the compromises of the Con-
stitutioa, or the compromise measures, until they have
been fully and fairly tested, or experience demanded
their modification or repeal, which is Far different from
endorsing them as democratic measures, subject 10 no
alteration whatever or whenever.-Lafaystte Courier.
old Jackson democrat of thirty years standing, and he
would most positively object to any such nor. eommittal
milk and- water resolutions. He likes the language of
the brave old veteran and Jackson democrat, Joe Lane,
who says" had he been a member of Congress, he
should hare roted for all Of them, including the fugitive
siaoe Iaac, urhich tcas a measure absolutely necessary to
carry out one Of the compromise features Of the ConSi-
tuition. They cere all right; but this 1rGs the best inca.
sure Of all" We hope the Courier will not object to a
resolution if it is no stronger or more pointed than Gen.
Lanes speech.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

AMUSING The editors OF the Statesman and centinei
were present yesterday to hear General Lanes speech
II was a little amusing TO witness the effect oil The speech
on their counienances >s the General spoke Of the com
promise measures. When he remarked that, had he
been a member Of Congress he should have voted Tor
them all. and that he regarded the fugitive slave law as
the hest of the whole, the face of the Sentinel editor was
clothed in smfes-whilsr the editor Of the Statesman
looked down with the mnst woful aspect, and IN a short
time he left the ground1Sfofe Journal
We are not at all surprised that Mr.. Deirees or any
body else should he " amused at the discontinue OF
the editor Of the Statesman. DR.. Ellis has placed him.
self in a very ridiculous position. ce~rtainy-hut VINO mas
he TO blame lor IN What right had be to connect 10.
Lanes name with his black docirincs7 He should have
known the old soldier better. He should have known,
for the whole tenor Of the old aeros political i'e has ad.
monished all of the fact. that no advocate OF sectional
fanaticism or disorganizer in any shape, open or covert,
could ever receive the slightest sympathy or counie-
nance from a patriot and statesman like Gen. joseph
disorganizer, nor does he permit any such to c'ins 10
his skirts. -Madisonidn.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
From the Terre Haute Journal
"No New Issues--"No interpretations upon
the Democratic Creed.

What is the meaning Of the outcry Of which the two
sentences quoted above form the pith and marrowl We,
certainly are opposed to any interpretations upon the
democratic creed; hut as to new issues. the case is
different. The political history or our country is a his
tory Of new issues. With every fresh step in advance,
which has distinguished our progress as a people, rev
questions have sprung up or old controversies have as
sumed a new aspect. While principles have remained
stationary. the practical application of those principles
to the varying circumstances Of the country has required
the adoption or rejection Of the new measures. Upon
these measures issues have been made, which The people
have from time To time decided upon at the ballot-box.
Do these opponents Of new issues desire that the demo-
cratic party shall remain stationarv-ihat il shall cease
to keep pace with the progress Of our civilizati. nj IL
we adopt this negative policy the democratic party VIII
cease to be such except in name. We must progress,
or fall by the way. Whenever a new question arises,
let it be discussed and its merits be tried 10y the standard
Of our time-honored principles. and let nr decision upon
it depend upon its conformity or non-conformiiv to those
principles. Union is a primary condition ct our great
ness as a people. Of our strength as a republic. Upon
the fon-stone of this Union the democratic party has
planted its standard. But il is an essential condition Of
the Union that the constitutional rights Of all its men,
bers should be protected The late compromise mea-
sures were regarded as essen ial to the protection OF
those rights, and the democratic party would have prov
ed false TO its most fundamental principles had IT iaiied
to sanction that protection. What we desire is. that
our party should neither he driven nor caioled into a
departure from its platform. And. especially. do we
deprecate the idea of being drawn into the emlHares OF
abolitionism. Who can touch pitch without beiI g dehl-
edo The democracy have thus FAR, as a party, av ided
the contact of aboliionism and shall we. now that the
Free soil faction is disbanded and lis scattered forces arc
quailing before the voice of public Indignation. now that
all that remains Of the Buffalo platform is It's old and
rotten abolition timbcrs, shall we bow tn the sh0doo ofS
power which has been vanQulshed while IN ITS plenltudef
The ''neto issue" has been met and decided by the
people. From the Pacific to the Atlantic shores. from
the Lakes TO the Rio Grande, their voice has heen beard
approving of the compromise and giving their verdict OF
condemnation against Northern and Southern ianaiicIsm
and disunionism. 1t only remains FOR the dcmocratic
party. as such, to concur in that verdict; and, persisting
in the maintenance Of its former principles, 60 Forth TO
the achievement of new triumphs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

CHANGE OF FRoNT-The Toledo Blade which has
been very efficient Scott paper since the Generals nomi-
nation by the Ohio Wing State Convention, has hauled
down his flag, and goes straight ahead for the nominal
t5oz>ef Fillmore for the Presidency. The Blade reads a
lesson in the late Ohio and Pennsylvania Election which
promises good to almost any other man than Gen, Scott.
The Cleveland Herald, and other prominent wing pa
pers in Ohio, as well as m,ny Of those in Pennsylvrna,
have also struck the Scott Gag. The only real, staunch,
out-and. out supporter Of old "Bu0dy" that we find
among our exchanges, is the Detroit Tribune. We
we're at a loss TO account for so remarkable a display Of
personal and political fidelity in the Tribune, till the
editor announced a few days since, that he expected 20
take place IN the Generals Cabinst. The whole thing
Was then as clear as - Wtachsocer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

UsWebster would make a good President, but a poor
candidate .-LdfGyetts Journal.
Gen. Cass ditto-there's two Of em.-fndianG States
man.
IL either Mr.. Webster or Gen. Cass would make a
good President, the very concession of the fact admits
that they ought to be good candidates; and no rejecting
true patriot should be disposed TO treat them migrate
fully merely on the score Of expediency.
Such paragraphs, as are quoted above show favor to
the opinion that our people reward with the highest
honors those only who have served them with distinction
in the field of battle; and that, however great may have
been the services of one who shall he brought forward
for the Presidency, unless he can boast of military hon.
os he will not make a good candidate, or, in other
words, he cannot be elected. We presume there is not
an honest, intelligent voter in the State who wonld not
rdicule such an idea, il presented to him IN this abstract
6rHa and wonld they not be derelict of duty TO permit
prejudice to overcome their better judgement when they
come to the ballot boxl-Vincennes Gazette.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
A Prosperous Country.

The New York EIpress-a leading Wing paper-in
the following summary, pays a high tribute to the wis
dom and beneficial operation of Democratic policy, I'M
der which the country is now progressing-the people
having, by their votes, refused to give a Wing admins
tration the power to charge the admirable system OF
their predecessors, and the Constitution of the Govern
ment having wisely provided that a Wing President,
without the aid of the legislative branches, cannot exer-
else the law-making or law-changing power. Says the
Express:
''The entire revenues for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1851, will exceed the estimates by five millions of
dollars, and will reach, (includhng the receipts at Cali
fornia for a part of the past and the whole oil the present
fiscal year. fifty millions Of dollars. Of this sum ST.
DOC, 600 will be credited to California, and S4S ,000. 900,
at least, to the Atlantic ports; and Of this S4S, 900 900
New York will have received an enormous amount-the
revenue collected here for only nine months of the year
being S24 ,375 ,012!
THE receipts from the sales of the public lands will
exceed the estimates by about 5000 900, and reach for
the entire year about 81, 500 600! and this notwithstand.
ing the sales through land bounties, land scrip. &c.
The Land Office, some days since, had returns of sales
exceeding 81, 600 600 and many heavy returns of sales
were TO como in.
"Nothing could indicate in so marked a manner as
these returns the extraordinary prosperity Of the coun-
try. We expected the revenues from imports would be,
as they are, large beyond all precedent; but we did not
sink, with all the competition there was in the market,
the land sales by government could possibly reach the
amount we have reliably mentioned"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Letter from Hon. J.hu 5. Reid.

Orr readers will recollect that on a recent occasion
che Madison Courier acknowledged the receipt Of a club
II subscribers from Hon. John S. Reid, whereupon the
State Sentinel denounced that gentleman and all con-
oerned as free sellers and abolitionists. So far from this
being true, Mr.. Reid is and ever has been a true and
sound Democrat, was elected as such to the State Sen
ate, and is Of that BODY one Of its most able, upright
and useful memSers.-Iadi6na Statesman.
For proof to sustain our assertion, we refer to Mr..
Reds Resolution, and ask the Statesman 10 copy it and
place tin contrast with Gen. Lanes speech.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Official Advertisements in Washington City.
The Washington correspondent of the JournaA Com

tHO SOll-
merce saws:
There has been pending here a question between DR.
Bailey. of the Era, and Mr.. Fisher, of the Southern
Press, on one side. and the Government on the other, as
to their right to the advertising Of and the printing Of
the Government Offices. The law provides that the ad
v~ertisements should 90 to the two papers Of the largest
circulation. and that the President should select a third.
Therefore, the Intelligencer and the Union have the
advertising under the former, and the Republic, under
the latter provision. The Era and the Southern Press
both claim to have a larger circulation than the Intelli-
gencer and Union. The Press has been ruled out under
a decision lately given.
The Era has fifteen thousand weekly subscribers, and
it asbeen decided by the Attorney General that, though
1t issues no daily paper nor no semi weekly paper. it is en-
titled to the advertising under the law-having the larg-
est circulation. But still the advertising has not been
given to the National Era. DIR. Bailey says they are
holding it back with a view 10 change the low when
Congress meets, so as to exclude him. in which case he
will raise a commotion and add five thousand more to
the number of his Subscribers. But the Doctor has re-
sorted TO another e~xpedient. In his last paper. he has
an article, showing that Mr.. Fillmore is entitled TO the
support Of the South, on the ground of services. and that
they ought TO make hin their candidate for the Presi-
dency. The Republic copies it to-day.
Every one after reading the article and noticing the
impression made by it on Mr.. FilImore's friends and
upon the South, is satisfied that DIR. Bailey will get the
DrintiD0.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

A German Paper Of extensive circulation and innu-
ence, published in Philadelphia. places the name Of Gen.
Cass al it, mast head for the Presidency. Several other
Democratic papers of that State. have hoisted the name
Of Hon. james Buchanan. While these demonstrations
are going on in the East, some Of our contemporaries in
the West. are expressing their preferences for Hon. S.
A. Douglas, of Illinois. We think il would he quite as
good policy TO wait. and abide the nomination Of a Ma
tional Convention. Although every man is entitled to
his individual preferences. we d~isaPprove of these plans
for manufacturing public opinion, because they too fire.
quently produce heartburings and disaGections in the
Democratic ranks.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

Greely,s Declaration Of independence.

Horace Greedy complains bitterly of the conduct of the
who are understood to be the particular friends of Presi-
dent Fillmore. We copy the following extract from an
article in the New York Tribune, headed sis it Peace
OF Warp which does not look like great harmony:
Have we arrived. then. at the parting of the ways!
Do those Wings who uphold the Fugitive Slave Law
propose TO make il their Shibboleth, and strike d-wn
every whig candidate who may be pointed at as a. Seward
man" or who deems that enactment unworthy of a free
peOplel These are Questions which demand unequivocal
answers. We have in good faith supported at the late
election the Wing candidates who disagreed as well as
those who agreed with us respecting slavery. We
worked harder for Mr.. Ullmann, a decided Compromise
nan, than for any other candidate. deeming it due to
good faith that he should be heartily supported by our
side. We never commended him AS anght bat what he
Is; for we wished it demonstrated that Seward men"
support Wings Of the other section as cordially as the
candidates from their own side. But now we must
know, before going farther, whether liberty OF tholght
and speech practically exists in the Wing party, or is to
be sought elsewhere. We insist on a distinct under
standing, before another eleetioa, whether anti-SlaveIy
are held a Disqualification for candidateship
in the Wing party. If they are. let us draw the lines,
the Editors, Postmasters and Custom House Officers who
compose the bulk of the Silver GRAY faction in this State
want to try conclusions with those whom they stigma
the az "Woolly, let us set the ball in motion. And we
here give notice that. while we accord perfect freedom
OF views and of action to others, we will be satisfied
with nothing less for those OF our own faith. We recog-
nize all as Wings who uphold the principles and advocate
the distinctive measures OF the Wing party; will vote
for such irrespective of Slavery or Anti-Slavery. Is not
that enoughl If not, and new tests are to be imposed,
conditions exacted, which bind MS to acquiescenee
IN what we deem wrong, or to silence with regard to il,
we reject the manacles sought to be imposed, and
whether in or out of the Wing party, will live and die
free.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Death of Judge Crane.

Hon. Joseph H. Crane, of Dayton, Ohio, died on Wed.
nesday last, in the seventeen year Of his age.
Judge Crane was one Of the early pioneers of Day
ton. having resided there since 1905 He was one OF
the oldest and most respected members Of the bar, and
had held many important places Of trust and honor. A
man Of pure private and public life, he has gone to the
tomb full Of years and full Of honors, universally res
peete1, and deeply lamented by all.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

TThe Madison Tribune publishes the speech oil Sem
ator Bright, delivered in the Senate on the 9th of May,
on the compromise measures. We should certainly copy
this speech if there was any doubt as to Mr.. Bri2ht's
position on these measures. But there is none. he
was a member of the committee of thirteen that report
ed them, and was their advocate and supporter before
their passage, and is now opposed to their repeal or al
iteration. His position is understood and approved by
the people Of Indiana, and his course fully endorsed ny
n reelection
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
Editors in Town.

The Editorial corps were well represented at the re-
cent Lane demonstration in this city. Among the fra.
ternity we noticed Judge Thatcher of the Shelbyville
Volunteer; Messrs. Mcdowell of the Marion Journal
McLans OF tho Terre Haute Journal; Horton of the
Vevay Gazette; SprOulc of the Madison:an; Matthews
Of the New Albany Ledger; Jones of the Columbus
Democrat; and Daily Of the Connersville Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

O-It is said that railroad iron, the hest q-ality of t
rail, ffty-eight pounds to the yard is delivered by the
manufacturing companies of London, in New Orleans,
at thirty-eight dollars a ton. A few years since 1t
couldn't be had at double that price. So much for the
Tariff Of 1916. Low duties make low prices.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER IS, 1881.

1.-THE United States Circuit and District Court con-
vened to-day, Judge HUNTINGTON presiding. The
Grand Jury will be empaDneled tomorrow.
Mr.. Bassett, the Clerk, was absent. We understand
he is sick. John Rea. Esq, the Deputy, Oficiated as
Clerk. Solomon Meredith, Esq, the Marshal, with
John McRea, George McOuat, and E. WoOlman, his
Deputies, were present.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
The Cabinet.

A dispatch from Washington says, II is currently ru-
mored that Mr.. Webster is soon to retire from the Cabi-
net, that Mr.. Crittenden, the present Attorney General,
is to take Mr.. Webster's place as Secretary OF State.
and that Rufus Choate is to be Attorney General.-NeD
York Tribune. 18Th instant.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20
The Fillmore Meeting.

We understand that the Fillmore meeting came of
according to appointment, a few days since, at Newcas-
tie, Henry county, Indiana, and that speeches were made
by our old friends James Rarlden and Eli Murphey, and
that patriotic Fillmore resolutions were adopted. Why
don't Grubbs publish them7 Out with them, John.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-11-20

u No sales of hogs have been reported either in the
Cincinnati or Louisville market for two weeks past.
Prices in all the leading Western markets, Indicate a
decline in the rates prevalent at the beginning of the
season. There seems to be very little disposition to buy
at the prices drivers ask.