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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 60, 1851.
Cen. Scott.

Some days since stated that the political movement
bring forward Gen. Scott chad its origin with the
mics of Mr.. Fillmore, who fearing that his growing
ing popularity might make him prominent candidate
for the succession determined supplant him by an
early movement in favor Of distinguished military
chetain" This assertion the Indiana Journal denies,
and enquiries:
"When did the gentlemen named make any movement
on the subect7 None that heard Of and we do
not believe the Editor Of the Sentinel heard Of any
such movement"
Our declaration was, 'ths enemies Of Mr.. Fillmore "
Now if the Journal wishes know who the enemies
Of Mr.. Fillmore, give him such names as John
Otis, Roger Baldwin, w. H. Seward, Thurlow Weed,
Horace Greedy, Orsamus B. Ma.tison, Jacob w. Miller,
VIM M. Meredith, John M. Clayton, and Thomas Ew-
ing. In this could fill columns with the
names of lesser lights We know them and put our
finger them any time. They are the very men who
stood and sustained Taylor and his Cabinet their non-
action policy, and opposed Clay and Webster on the
slavery question. The first movement which attracted
public attention was the Clayton dinner, in Whining
ton, Delaware Scott there nominated, and Clayton
in long speech advocated his claims That these men
are opposed to Mr. FiImores administration is noto-
ous fact and the Editor who does not know it should
commence the study of his political Horn book The
opposition Mr.. Fillmore has grown Of his policy
the slavery question. The Boston Atlas the Albany
Evening Journal, the North American at Philadelphia,
the Ohio State Journal and Indiana Journal the chief
advocates of Scott These papers, with their Tree soil
anities and anslavery tendencies cntending that
he is the only candidate who consolidate the wing
party Of the country. In Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England
all the Free Soil Wing journals have followed the lead
of this faction, known be opposed the adminstra-
ton. At Washington in the circles that twice week
visit the White House, friendship Scott isregarded
opposition TO Fillmore and Webster
We regret that wing contemporary is so ignorant
of the condition of the wing party Suspected at
Washington, they have given him no patronage, and
have therefore withheld from him their political secrets.
pretty wing Editor. We wish the wing
party fairly represented and the wing administration
have some little support in Indiana. 1t is there
fore matter of regret that Mr.. Defrees is bet
ter posted up. We could give him many items that
would be of great advantage him. and him from
these continual blunders but we derive our information
from such a source that liberty to COM
municate what know unless it is the friends of the
administration, and knowing that Mr. Derees does
belong to that class, he must blunder
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

10 Mr. Cough left the city yesterday morning for
Dayton, Cincinnati. He received little than
1000 signatures to the pledge during his stay and his
eloquence has made impression upon the community
that will be efaced He has partially promised
to pay us another visit about next Christmas when he
will remain longer than on his visit.
We copy the following graphic description of Mr..
Cough and his of speaking from the Lawrence
Mr.. g. will instantly recognize its fidelity to nature:
Mr.. Coughs personal appearance snot remarkable.
He is small man, plain in his dsess and manners. His
style of speaking is energetic and nervous He uses his
whole body-throws himself into almost every shape,
changing his position-eaning the pupit-throw-
ing himself his fists when indignan
the wrong-and casting off from the ends of his fingers
the ances Of his Speech if he would scatter them in
generous profnsion upon the audience. His appeals
are powerful and attended with complete success. No
one listen unmoved his appeals in behalf Of the
drunkard. AS mimic he is certainly unsurpassed by
any heard. He describes individual charac-
with ease if assuming the and notions of
language is plain and familiar but flows like the heavy
waters OF river-and then his look and tone and the
animation and enthusiasm with which he wreahs his
sentences in garlands of light and beautythese togeth
err give him influence the hearts Of his assembly
That he is there is doubt and in the field
of labor assigned him, he is doing good Were there
more like him, who would take up the Of the
fortunate nebrate, the popular feeling would be-
Awakened aid of the cause and in removing evil
which is destroying hundreds and thousands Of our
countrymen every year.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
washington Gossip.

The New York Mirror, Wing paper, has iotter.
down of fun olic incidents, Se, washington which,
in warm day like this, may do to dOze over:
Mr. Secretary Stuart has just appointed Mr.. Shape.
EngIishmen from London (and who claims to be
titled eardom,) to place in the Census Office.
When the pay-cerk was about recording the appoint
ment he asked Mr.. Shape where he was from. From
London" the reply. But what place you
appointed FRONT" asked the clerk " From London"
repeated Mr.. Shape. OF course, everybody, at this
dull in Washington is laughing about the affair
I'VE see by Baltimore paper, that this Shape was
caned on the 9th inst, by Mr.. Pitts, Of Wheeling
Virginia.
Mr. Secretary Corwin-good, benevolent soul-pick-
ed of the gutter recently, unfortunate oaer and
gave him clerkshp in the Treasury Department. But
the poor fellow had not been than two hours in
office before he got past holding his pen, preventing
his ink from besmearing, in shocking manner, the
cord book he couldn't write in OF the affair fur
nished theme for the lookers-on to laugh about.
Mr. Corwin has appointed another notorious topper 10
cerkshp and has stationed him in the basement Of the
Treasury building where the poor topper declares the
damp walls and atmosphere send the govt into his feet
He thinks he will resign.
One clerk in the Land Office has given out that he
has resigned He is tall, slim, dandy Of gen.
eman. and apes the cockney dandies 10 dress manners
and articulation He claims TO be wealthy, to own
plantations, &c. He looked for appointment Sc
cretary OF Legation foreign post other for
time, but finally accepted temporary clerkshp. He
had il but week before he asked leave of alb
sence Of Mr. Buter6eld go and look after his plan
tstion He got the leave but notified that his pay
would be stopped during his absence He appealed
Secretary of the Interior and obtained what he asked for
Since his return he has either been notified resign or
has resigned voluntarily. His for the act as
given a friend, ought to be recorded "Why" said
he, 'ust look it, Here have had to give Teller
six dollars a week 10 do my work for me; il costs me
twelve dollars week for my board, and then have
keep horse and buggy. It's place sir for gentle
man. at thousand dollars year income Dom me if
havn't resigned"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Face the Music.

We clip the following extract from article in the
St. Louis Intellgeneer complaining that Mr.. Fillmores
administration has not received that support from the
hands of the wings to which it is entitled We hope our
neghbor of the Journal will up the work like
man. and let his readers occasionally know that there is
Wing President at the head of affairs:
But Mr.. Fillmore is not only himself great states
but he has called around him men of distinguished
ability and undoubted patriotism. On the whole we
think the present cabinet inferior any we have
had since the foundation Of the government.
But having accomplished much, and being so emf
nenty deserving Of the gratitude and respect of the
whole country, and Of the Wing party in particular, we
think the administration is entitled to the enthusiastic
support Of that party 1t deserves timd haIfreuc-
liant approva but it should be greeted warmly and
daily as the beau IDEAL Of what wing administration
should be-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Cholera.

We perceive by the following, which we clip from the
ST. Louis Union of the 17th that this terrible scourge
has again made its appearance the Mississippi:
CHOLERA ON BOARD THE IowA.-The steamer Iowa
from New Orleans reached the city yesterday afternoon
having been detained for some hours in quarantine We
learn that when she three days on her passage and
in the neghborhood of Vicksburgh, the cholera broke
out, and a colored cabin boy Ben valuable be-
longing to Col. Stewart, and Henrietta the chamber
maid owned by Mr. b. Finney fell victims it, The
lady of the Rev. DR.. Prime distinguished Presbyterian
tend the General Assembly at this place, died after
illness of twenty-four hours; likewise. Mr. Maurice
Wright, of Cumberland county, III. These were the
only fatal cases. The body Of Mrs. Prime was, we
derstand, landed at the Quarantine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Vermont.

The Democratic party in Vermont, like the Democra
cy of Indiana is somewhat divided One party, which
is styled the " Free Soil Democracy" who have united
with the old liberty party and arc opposed to the Com
promise measures, and in favor of arepeal of the Fug
tive Slave Law, have called State Convention.
The old line Democracy they are called, who sus-
tain the Compromise and hold communion with the Ma
tona Democratic party have also called State Conven-
ton for the 22d inst.
The language of the call indicates, without mistake,
the sound source from which it 1t urges all
who would honestly with, and cordially sustain the
National Democratic Party, upon the platform drawn by
the hand of Sas Wright, and adopted by the Baltimore
Convention in 1896, and re-afirmed by every National
Democratic Convention since that time-and who would
cherish and follow the advice of Washington his Fare
well Address to his countrymen, to Indignantly lrown
upon the first dawnng of every attempt ALLEVIATE any
portion of country from the rest enleebe the
sacred ties which link together its various parts
tend that may consult and act together for the
mon good"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

IC- Wing meeting at Terre Haue adopted re-
solution approving the administration of Mr. Fillmore.
This is a move in Indiana--Sfdte Sentinel.
The Sentinel has not been close observer OF passing
events, or it would have known that resolution was
adopted the Wing meeting held in this city last win
ter approving of the present administration. We have
heard OF Wing in Indiana, any where
public measures.-IndiGnG Journal.
Rejoiced hear that you coming up to the work
like man. Mr.. Fillmore and his administration for
the compromise measures. No opposed to them
gets any oceno paper opposed to these great peace
is entitled any patronage. But you are
coming and willing to approve and support the ad
minstration and throw the weight oyour eanuence
the side of the compromise and the fugitive slave law
we will write and endorse your whggery-we will
tell the President that your mind has undergone great
change since you denounced Rarden for Introducing his
compromise resolutions into the Convention. You shall
have pap-you shall. You deserve it, and you
shall have it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
~ A horrible murder was committed last night by

u A horrible rlurder committed last night by
John Day, at about fifteen minutes to eight O'clock
His wife Catherine, daughter Of Mr.. George Fridley
with her sister, when seeing Day lurking near by she
hurried into the passage of her fathers house, place
herself beyond his reach. He to the door, drew
revolver, and fired two shots. One OF the balls, it is
said, struck her left side, and passed along the body
diagonay, until it reached the top of the breasbone
where lodged and the other bali entered the left
above the elbow.
The alarm being given, large number of persons
collected in front Of the house, (on between Thirteen
and Thirteen and -ahalf streets) The assassin fed
but returned when officer Boss arrested him, and
conveyed him to the watch-house. Justice Goddard
committed him to jail for further examination.
Drs- Stone and Butt summoned to the aid OF the
wounded woman but their offices of no avail. She
died in the Of half hour from the time the crime
was committed Washington Republic.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Early Steamboats,.

Nothing distinctly give a notion of pro-
gress to contemplate the landmarks of the past For
this copy from the contemporary press the his
tory OF the first steamboat voyage the Ohio and Mis-
sssippi-that of the NeW Orleans.
This steamboat built at Pittsburgh in 1911 by ~
RooSeuelt, agent for Fulton s Livingston. subscrp-
for the building of the boat had been opened both New
York and Pttsburg but failed, little confidence being
entertained in New York of the practicabiy of running
steam vessels western Not third Of
the capital required could be raised At last the paten-
tees obtained funds their responsibility.
1t was ascertained by actual experiment in Pittsburg,
that the New Orleans could be made TO ascend the cur.
of the Oho-which had been considered that pc
Rod, coubtfu problem-ihe boat making three miles
per hour against current Of two and half miles per
hodr.-Cist.
The following the notices alluded to:
"The steamboat built at PIitSburg by Rosewelds &
Co. for the navigation of the Ohio aid Mississippi rivers
TO carry goods and between New Orleans and
the different towns on those rivers was loading at Pitts
burg the beginning of this month"; and would sail about
the 10Th inst for New Orleans. We are told she is a
well constructed vessel about 40 feet long, will carry
400 tons of goods has elegant accommodations for pas
sengers and is every way fitted in great style II is
supposed that she will 90 20 miles day against the
stream and thereby make passage from New Orleans
to Pittsburgh six weeks but she 90 consider
ably farther with the current she will make The passage
down in two three weeks.-NatiOnaI Intelligeacsr.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Thomas A. Hendricks.

We place at the head of editorial column, the
name of this gentleman who received the nomination at
the Congressional District Convention, last Thurs
day. Mr.. Hendricks is young of talents, of ster
ling integrity and sound political principles. In Shelby
county, where he has resided from his infancy, he
joys amount of personal popularity which will great
ly increase his The Wings have determined
a candidate, but understand they will probably
bring forward some one in the course of few days.
Let Us have the strongest and clear feld-no
gurIIas-and pledge ourselves to roll up MAORI
" Of two thousand for Hendricks and Democracy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

Our next session OF the Legislature. it is truly said
will be important one, especially If the contemplated
Constitution adopted (and it doubt will be) as al
most the entire laws of the State will undergo thor
ouqh examination and revision; in which il is I'm
portan that such men be selected shall be competent
TO the task Men of sound and discriminating Judgment,
acquainted with the wants Of the people, ready and
willing perform their duty, regardless OF consequent
ces In Short sound practical men, and men that can
be relied on under al circumstances and at all times
This is the kind Of men want, and the kind Of men
we must have and then there is fear TO the results
-Yerau Palladium.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
George Ii. TingIey.

The Indiana Journal of yesterday contains and
contemplate assault George B. Tngley, Esq,
of California. To CRAFTY the petty malice of petty
man, and to inure Mr.. Tingley the California papers
are requested to publish The device is too shallow !;
and if Mr.. Tngey should even have enemies, they
not with success use fmsy weapon. He is Wing,
and we have therefore nothing to say in his behalf
candidate for Governor, but hope such contemplate
assaults, made CRAFTY deep seated malice, will fail
accomplish their object.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

Do RIGHT-Do you desire to succeed in your business
pursuits, professional or political aspiratons-do right,
and you cannot fail "Do right" is secret unknown
to many 1t is not only duty, but policy An honest
straight forward and manly course, leads to SUCCESS.
How many have failed in their efforts obtain Office and
favor who have based their hopes upon their capacity
deceive jugge, play the part Of political ricksters
avoiding their duty through fear Of popular disavor.
The people will not condemn the man who acts frankly
and honestly Though he may in his course, they
will throw the mantle Of charity his faults-Lao
renceburQh Press
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

CURIOUS SToRY.-We clip the following from the in
terestng correspondence of the Philadelphia Inqurer
curious story aoat in the upper part of the city,
concerning rich old gentleman, who il is said, was
trapped by very handsome and dashing lady of English
birth. 1t is said he became enamoreG of her-that she
controlled him she wished To test his professions of
love and attachment she prevailed him to transfer all
his real estate to her, amounting in value some $780,
600. He did She sold out pocketed the proceeds
and is on her way TO merrie England There is
more truth than poetry in the story.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
H. K. WILSON, Secretary.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURcH.-The general committee Of this society closed
its annual session Saturday, at the Mission Rooms,
Mulberry street, and their proceedings submitted
TO the Board of Managers for approval, at extra
meeting, convened at O'Clock, which the Rev. Bsh-
noticed the venerable Bishop Waugh Of Baltimore Rev.
Dr. Luckey, Of Western New York, Rev. Thomas B.
Sargent, Of Baltimore, Rev. DIR. Cartwright, of the
Western States, and Rev. Mr. Raper, of Cincinnati.
The appropriation made for the mission work for the
present year, sl67 0O0 Last year it $3.50 900,
and for iS49, 500 900.
The appropriations for the present year divided
ollous.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

u During the battle Of Buena Vista, Col German Of
this State performed several eats that throws all Of the
"Fakrs" in the shade. He caught all the bullets aimed
him the point Of his sword. Could the "Fakir"
come up to thatl-IHdsana State Journal.
Col. German brave officer in the Mexican war,
and such, reflected credit the State. This kind
Of slang from the Indiana Journal and kindred spirits
two years ago secured the election Of the Colonel to
Congress by majority Of 1870 over Judge Watts, the
most popular wing in the District Go on Mr.. Defreesl
the more You abuse him the larger will be bis vote
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

WOMAN SHor.-On the morning Of the 9th inst, a
horrible tragedy was enacted at New Orleans, the
residence OF frail daughter OF Eve, who known by
the assumed name Of Eliza Phillips. Abraham Parker,
pilot of the c. Z. Watkins who had been staying with
the woman accused her Of stealing from him ten dol
lar Tennessee note She vehemen.y protested her in
nocence when he without saying another word pulled
pistol and shot her in the neck killing her almost
instantaneously Parker made his escape but
arrested Lou. Cour
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Traitors in Council.

The American Anti-Slavery Society met at Syracuse,
New York, the 9Th instant, and the say
but SHINY attended Among the prominent pcrsonages
present, notice the OF Mrs. Abby Folsom and
her husband, Geo. Thompson Ian English member of
Pariament,) VIM. Lloyd Garrison, and the negro lec-
urer Fred. Douglass. Garrison made speech in the
opening OF the meeting, and abused Clay, Cass, &c. in
round terms. On the other hand he eulogsed the Eng
lish agtator Thompson, whose avOwed object is TO
abolish slavery produce dissolution of the American
Union. The people of Syracuse must be tame spirit
ed of people, permit such vIlanous doctrines to
be preached in their midst. The meeting of this soci-
ely have been held in the city of New York. heretofore,
bat the patriotic citizens of that place made their
ngs hot be comfortable and they have removed
them to the interior
Some three years ago. Fred Douglass in a speech
delivered the Tabernacle, denounced the American
Government, . lengue with hell-caled the Amer
lean President the weak and imbecile Jim Polk, and
Zachary Taylor Z" his journeyman Understanding,
at the time the OF Heaven the Ameri-
can Army in Mexicol This black rascal, the
sion referred to- compelled to SIT down. by the To-
dgnan multitude present, and. under promise Of good
behavior: allowed TO proceed. AT their meeting
in May 1850 Douglass and his white associates became
offensive that their meeting broken up and hence
their meeting Syracuse.
1t pander to the and hypocrisy Of such rep
tiles these that few short GIFTED Wings and DEM
ocrats call upon their brethren endorse Sewardsm,
Van Buren-sm, and all other humhugs of the day. We
think this foolery has been carried long enough
Wabash Express.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Indiana Giving way.

"John W. Wright, a notorious free seller has been
elected Mayor Of Logansport ."-Southera Exchange.
We are authorized by the veritable john w. Wright,
70 propose that if South Carolina will abandon her mad
projects Of dsuniOn and agree in future talk more
about secession that he will for the purpose Of quoting
the southern mind resign his Office. This noble and
sesacri6eing act the pert Of John, which should
dear him to the friends Of the Union every where.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
National Monument.

The first number of this beautiful weekly is now on
table, 1t is literary, agricultural, and misceane
paper under the editorial supervision of James c.
Picket, ESQ., formerly Fourth Auditor of the Treasury,
and Charge d'Aaires to Peru. Mr. Pickett is a native
of Kentucky and gentleman Of learning and talent.
The Monument will doubt be interesting and
ful journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

DAILY STATE SENTINEL.-This excellent Democratic
paper presents most beautiful appearance-fuy equal
ing in typographical execution any daily paper have
seen. II is conducted with ability which commends it
generous support which will encourage the editor in
his advocacy Of Democratic principles, and aid him in
disseminating Them widely among the people. Success
to the daily terprise.-Logansport Pharos.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
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York Spectator.

Hon. c. L. DUNHAM.-Wc are pleased to learn that
the Congressional Convention which met at Lexington
Scott county the oath uIt., unanimously nominated
old friend c. L. Durham for reelection to Congress-
was due him for his talented and patriotic in the
last Congress- and we are confident that the Convention
but carried the wishes of the people in the district
in thus bestowing it upon him.-WGrrick Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22
Rhode Island.

We are rejoiced that under the Democratic ad-
ministration in Rhode Island, Thomas w. Dorr has
been restored to the privileges of citizenship Governor
DORIS crime was attempting to give to the people uni
versal suffrage. The Democrats in power, and
trust they will their efforts until this
odous feature in their ancient charter is wiped out.