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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Reading Ont.

One of Els's toades writing for the Goshen Demo-
cra calls The State Convention TO read the State Sem
tIncl and our humble self out Of the Democratic party
as means Of Kidding the party Of burda irhch if
not cast IF must tReritGby sink it later" The
friends of Ellis not only claim that he shall be made
State Auditor but he must be State Printer, and his
statesman must be the organ Of the party. Modest,
very modest indeed.
Ii this issue is to he made, we ready for it, As
member OF Congress we voted for all the Compromise
measures and the editor Of the Sentinel we have
fully sustained them This is the head and front of our
offending. Let ee-soiers marshal their hosts for the
Convention. and if overwhelmed shall have the con-
ISOLATION to believe that Truth crushed earth will
rise again"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

u he most pointed and whitening article in condem-
nation Of the Presidents Message, which we have seen
is TO be found in the New York Tribune Wing paper
OF the largest circulation Of any political journal in the
country, everywhere read and approved by the Wing
party at the North. 1t with the usual ability
Of Horace Greedy, the distinguished and talented editor
He is peculiarly the President for his approval
OF the Compromise Measures. or the fugitive slave
law. he says:
"'To be hated it needs bui he SEEM And If our
Liberty and our Union based our alacrty in de-
privng our fellow Of their liberty and tearing them
from their wives and children. as Bidding and oti ers
were torn, without the privileges HaIcas Corpus and
trial by jury. then is our liberty fraud and cur
Union covenant with DEATH The President will
live long enough to learn that these points he is gev
ously mistaken"
Yet TO deceive the South, few Wing members of
Congress assemble in a committee room and on motion
oil Hon S. o. Haven the late law partner of President
Fillmore, it is resolved sustain and support the Com.
promise measures. In this little committee room the
party is put on the compromise platform for its benefit
at the South whilst the organ Of organs at the North
talks above for the benefit of northern wggery vet
all is harmony Oh! for ray of political honesty
illuminate the great Wing congregation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Oregon.

We collect the following items from Oregon files:
Edward A. Bradbury, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio,
was brually murdered by Greed Turner, of Kentucky,
on the 18th of October, at Sanves' Island Port
land.
Gold has been discovered on Queen Charlotts Island
Five Of Col T'Vanlt's party have escaped the mas
sacre OF the Rouge River Indians and have arrived in
safety to the settlements The Colonel has organized
new party, and has gone another trip of exploration
in the same direction.
The emigration this year has been large, but many
Of them have gone TO their wild oats among the
mines instead Of the fertile plains, where it would Ger.
tainly yield hundred fold
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
AFTERNOON SESSION


The President laid before the Senate the report OF the
President OF the State Bank and also the Report oil the
Sinking Fund Commissioner.
The Senate then proceeded with closed doors TO the
election Of State Bank Director, and Beatte McClel
land was chosen.
Leave Of absence was granted TO Mr. Dawson Tor
two weeks on account of sickness in his family.
Mr.. Emerson offered resolution instructing the COM
mttee the judiciary to inquire whether the amount
OF property exempted from execution IS reasona-
BILE and sufficient enable the debtor 10 ENJOY
the necessary comforts of life; which was adopted
Mr. Miller offered resolution instructing the COM
mittee on military affairs inquire if there is mill
tia law now force in this State, and the propriety Of
revising the same; adopted.
Mr. EDDY offered a resolution for the appointment Of
a committee swamp lands to take charge OF such
matters in relation thereto may come before the Sen
ate; adopted
Mr. Washbnrn offered resolution in relation to the
approval Of bonds by county commissioners adopted
Mr. Mken offered a resolution instructing the COM
mtee on corporations report bill condensng into
one act the several in relation 10 the Manchester
Pleasant Ridge and Elizabethtown Turnpike Company ;
not adopted
Mr. James introduced bill to amend article z, of
chapter as Of the Revised Statutes Of ls43 as TO
give landlords the right dstran for rent, where the
rent is received in kind
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Important Law Case.

In the action the Circuit Court Of the United States,
Judge Huntington presiding, of Samuel Cuberison,
against Abner T. Ellis, John M. Cook, Joseph Bow
man, Samuel Wise, William Butch. and Thomas
Bishop. directors of the Wabash Navigation Company
for unlawfuy declaring plaintiffs to construct
the Lock AMI Dam at the Grand Rapids, forfeited. de-
prving him Of the profits, and imprisonng his body
the jury Thursday evening, after about hours alb
from the Court returned verdict Of gnilty. and
assessed the damages Of plaintiff at sl0.s70. mo-
ton was made by defendants counsel for new trial
which motion j. pending. o. H. Smith and ]. L. Jer-
negan, for plaintiff and s. Judah and r. Crawford for
defendants. The has already occupied near a
week OF the term
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

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marriage have been seized shall remain unpaid, the
right of the survivor onethrd of said estate, here
nbeore provided shall be subject to the payment oil one
third Of said unpaid part of said purchase money.
9th. The surviving wife shall in all be allowed
remain in the ordinary dwelling house Of the family,
and occupy the and the messuage thereto apPer-
tanning, and fields adjacent, if any, not exceeding forty
acres free from all rent for the term oil year, from
and after the death of her husband.
10TH Such other provisions, in accordance with, or
rendered necessary proper by the foregoing as to the
Judiciary Committee may seem expedent
Mr.. Owen earnestly called the attention of the men,
bers Of the House to the principles contained IN the
above resolution. 1t was not his intention to have vote
on il al present. but wished il TO lay the table for
few DAYS that the members might have time to consider
fully the important principles 1t contained.
Mr.. Gibson moved to lay the RESOLUTION the table,
and that hundred copies he printed for the use oil the
House, which agreed to.
The Speaker laid before the House report from the
Auditor OF State.
MIR. Dobson offered resolution instructing the CON-
mttee Ways and Means to report bill to allow per-
deduct from the amount OF the valuation Of their
personal property, for taxaton the entire amount oil
their Indebtedness
Upon this resolution debate ensued in which Messrs.
Gibson, English, Kent, Gookins, Buskrk, Dobson and
Donaldson participated, after which,
On motion Of Mr.. Donaldson, the resolution was in
definitely posponed-yeas st. noes 80.
Mr. Behm asked and obtained leave to introduce bill
authorizing the Free Masons erect and maintain a
monument the battle ground Of Tippecanoe
Mr. Reynolds offered a resolution instruclng the Ju-
dietary Committee enquire into the expectancy OF IN
crea sing the fees of witnesses before Justices Of the
Peace the allowed by Circuit Courts passed.
Mr. Gibson offered resolution relative to increasing
the Library Of the Lunatic Asylum; passed
Mr. Hanna offered resolution relative to moving OBJ
siructions in the Wabash Canal which agreed 10.
Mr. Eccles submitted resolution, which adopted,
requesting the Committee Ways and Means to en-
quire into the expediency IF abo shng the Office of
County Assessor and providing for the election OF
Township Assessors
Mr. English submitted the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That in the Judgment Of this House the
" true and Just system Of taxation is that which compes
each and every individual pay tax in proportion to
his or her wealth. and that the Committee WAYS and
Means be instructed to observe this principle in any pro-
posed MODIFICATION of our present revenue system.
The bill authorizing Masters in Chancery to issue
wrs of habeas corpus, &C., read third time and
passed
Mr.. King introduced bill for subscribing TO and pro-
serving of the newspapers Of the State, which was read
the first time.
On motion the House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Wing PUBLICITY.

little more than twelve months ago Mr. Buell. Of
the Detroit District, Michigan, defeated by Mr.
Penniman, wing, the ground that Buell. had voted
Tor the compromise measures. and particularly that Oh
noxious branch, The fugitive slave law. By Snon 6
The wing and free soil parties, Penniman secured lis
election. aud The first Thing be did when he senf In
Washington was 10 unite with tie Webster Wigs in
voting for Stanley, North Carolina ssve-Iolder and
supporter of Webster and the compromise measures
and who iavors making these measures party issue
II only proves who cheated.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Who was Cheatedt

The wings or the free soilers who voted for Sam
Brenton! The free soilers OF course Sam was oric-
naly whig-a Henry Clay wbe-and his free soilsm
was only deep enough get the free soil votes Til
first act Sammy does after he takes his Congress
Is to vote for Mr. Chandler, compromise Fillmore
wing for Speaker. Mr.. Chandler is a gentleman Of
high character and SANDING aud glaI for fLe
the credit Of Indiana that Brenton voted for hm but
1t If he had voted for Stevens who received
the free soil vote, il would have been in accord
with his pledges; bat He that is unjust let Linn
he unjust still, and he that is filthy let him he filthy
still !" says tic good hook
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
SENATE.

MONDAY MoRNINc, Dec. g, 1881.
Petitions were presented by Messrs. Sleeth, Hollo
way, Brugh and Delrees and were referred to aPpro
Mr.. Berry from the committee on federal relations
reported bin to enforce the provisions Of the 18th ar
Gle OF the Constitution in reference tn the exclusion and
colonization Of negroes and mulattoes.
MIR. Reid gave notice that he would, Tomorrow
amendment to the Joint rules, provide
for a joint committee on Phraseology.
Resolutions Presented.
BY Mr.. Niblack, that committee OF from
each congressional district be appointed take into
consideration the propiety Of making geological aud
agricultural survey Of the State; adopted.
By Mr.. Sparn, instrucng the committee finance
to inquire into the propeiy Of authorizing county boards
rail roads, plank roads and canals,
proportion to their value in each county
On motion OF Mr.. Niblaek Mr.. Reid's resolution in
relation to printing documents and milling them at the
expense of the State taken from the table
Mr.. Emerson moved TO indefinitely postpone the reso
luton and pending amendment
discussion in relation the subject Of pre- payment
OF postage by the State upon this motion, in
which Mrssrs. Nibaek Reid, Dousheity, Milken
Crayens and Drnn, spoke against the motion post
pone, and Messrs Emerson, Secrest, Eddy, Woods,
Hanna and Logan, in favor of il.
Mr. Reid objected to the postponement Of the resou
ton He stated that be introduced for the purpose of
showing his constituents why the public documents of
this session could be through the usual channels
Of the Post Office The resolution embraced more
points than one. IL instructive the
printing. necessary and proper to be given concerning
the quality and quantity Of documents to be printed
and the number be delivered Senators for dstrbu
ton; and whilst these instructions remain, he op
posed the indefinite posipsnenent Of the resolution,
The Senate may reuse pay the postage but the gen.
sFal instruction ought TO lie given.
The resolution was postponed-ayes %. noes 49,
A message received FROM the House announcing
the appointment Of committee by that body TO in
qgre and report whether TO amend the charters Of
corporations contrary 10 the Constitution, and
requesting the appointment Of similar committee
the part Of the Senate.
coneurred in, and Messrs. Dunn, secresi and Reid
appointed s
Mr.. Hanna offered a joint resolution insffuciing
Senators and requesting Representatives. in Con-
gress the passage of law giving the State
of Indiana for the benefit Of schools, the pub
lie lsnds within the State.
NJ. MiIIiken introduced joint resolution calling up
the Governor for information in relation To the
amount of the three per fund due the State &c
Mr. MilIiken introduced bill authorizing county au
di,ors 20 make deeds for school lands in
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
The ADportiOnment.

The Madison Tribune forms the first four Congression.
al Districts. and asks take the same counties and
form them into Congressional Districts differently from
what the Editor has done upon the basis Of 90 goo 10
Representative, and then give the result He would I've
glad TO see our Ercjet. We nfnr m linn that We
have no Proet. We leave that whole question to the
Legislature. We are In favor Of compact, well formed
Districts of contagious territory, and opposed all
Gerrymandering.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

laws and presiding for binding the same was read the
third time and passed.
Mr.. Williams submitted a resolution instruciing the
Committee on Fees and Salaries report bill to re-
duce the fees of Clerks in Probate Courts
On motion the House adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing at O'clock
NoTE.-The Reporter canaot refrain from rendering
his sincere thanks Mr. Boone, the gentemany Asss.
tant Clerk OF the House, for divers favois With such
officers Mr. B. there is danger but that the bust
of the House will be promptly and correctly attend
ed to.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

number Of bills up the second reading and
were appropriately disposed of.
The President laid before the Senate the report Of
Branch Bank indianapolis.
Mr. Woods offered IA resolution instructng the
mtee finance TO inquire into The expedency OF in
creasing the Governors Salary. Adopted
Mr. Secrest offered a resolution instructing the
mtee education to enquire into the expediency Of
consolidating the common school funds. Adopted.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

number OF TfIs came 6T on iheif second re6dinig.
and were appropriately disposed OF.
The President laid before the Senate the Annual Re-
port Of the Secretary Of State: laid the table.
A joint resolution (of the House) relative to rev
sion OF the laws read first time and passed to
second reading.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
WILLIAM j. BROWN, Editor.
INDIANAPOLIS:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, 1851.

C-Numerous letters have been received from new
subscribers wishing TO commence with last weeks
paper. Our subscription list has increased so much be-
yond expectation that the edition of week
entirely exhausted Therefore it is impossible to com.
ply with the wishes of our friends in this respect
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Government in Delaware.

Two white and two coored men received twenty.one.
lashes each, the whipping post at weastle Della
ware, on Saturday last, as portion Of the pusshment
which they had been sentenced for larcenies. One Of
the white men has sixty odd lases receive, which lie
gets by instruments rapidly his back heals,
to allow repetition Of the punishment
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Another good Letter to the Lane Committee.
NEwBuRYPoRr, MASS. 10Th November, 1851

GENTLEMEN: have received your letter Of the 10th
ut but in season avail myself at the invitation il
contained il that had been otherwise in power.
assure You IL would give the sgsatihraon
To take part in such of respect Gen Lane my
personal intercourse with whom various parts Mex
leo remember with pleasure, and - whose energy,
do honor. 'a
have reioieed that when he had ceased to he
their Governor the people of the Territory of Oregon
placed him in Congress, where, Doubt not. he will
commend himself still further to the respect and esteem
of his country.
am, very respectfully.
c. CUSHING.
Mcssrs. VIM Robson, Wm. p Bryant and ctaers,
Committee.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
New Years Address.

To the author of the best New Years Address for TIE
State Sentinel, for 1882 will give Five Dollars
copy Of the Daily State Sentinel for one year. Th,
copy be address before the 25h instant
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

THREE Score TEN THOUSAND The elec-
tians within the past few months in the dit rent States,
have resulted in Democratic mai"ritis that mp In
the aggregate 7o,c09f If this does De-
mocrac President year there is reliance TO be
placed in g the signs Of the tines Miugukie 7dv.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

CIT will be seen by the the advertisement Of VIM
Robson, Esq, Stock solicitor for the Cincinnati and In
dianapos Railroad Company that the Board Of Direc-
tors Of that road have decided receive real estate
subscriptions after the lst of January Those de-
string to take stock in this way, of the best rail-
roads in Indiana, should do Immediately or il will be
late
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
SENATE.


On motion Of Mr.. Holloway the petition of Hugh Gull,
OF Wayne county presented by him few days since,
taken from the table and referred TO the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Hanna from the Committee the Judiciary, TO
whom resolution the subject of terms of office Of
Judges had been referred reported that such Judges
in Office at the time the Constitution went in
10 elect are entitled bold until the first general
election, and all vacancies which may have occurred
since the going into effect of the Constitution, ought TO
be filled ia the prescribed by law before the
adoption of the Constitution.
Mr.. Emerson moved to lay the report the table
Lost.
The report was then concurred in.
Mr.. Hanna, from the Committee on the Judiciary, re-
ported to whether general laws under the new Con-
sttnon took the place Of local laws by annuing hem
recommending the carly passage Of general and uniform
laws To dispace local laws, the best means OF avoid
ing difficulty.
Mr.. secrest moved to recommit the report to the Ju
dietary Committee.
Mr. Reid moved to lay the report the table for the
present. Lost.
The report then concurred in
MIR. Sleeth, from the Committee Benevolent Irst-
tuons, reported bill for the government of the Indi
Hospital for the Insane, and for the of the
sane OF Indiana.
Mr. Niback offered resolution instructng the Com.
mittee Finance amend the law assessments so
TO dispense with written schedule, and substitute
certain questions to be propounded by assessors and
swered by Taxpayers, under oath. eas al
The resolution was modified to make resolu-
ton Of inquiry and adopted.
Mr. Woods offered resolution instrucfng the Com
mtee on Benevolent institutions report bill for the
establishment OF house Of refuge for juvenile offenders
against The laws. Adopted.
Mr. Reid, according to notice given by him yesterday,
offered amendment the joint rules providing for the
appointment OF joint committee on phraseology and
revision Adopted ts.a as1
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Ohm.

The Supreme Judges have determined, by lot, the
term OF their service respectively, with the following
suit:
w. B. Caldwell, year.
Thos. w. Barley, years.
John A. Corwin, years.
Allen G. Thurman, years.
X. P. Ranney, years.
Judge Caldwell Of Cincinnati, is Chief Justice
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

70 The most prudent have commonly nose 70 sraIc
than men Of great fortunes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
q sHALL-HE COME I'M

A distinguished free-soil Wing OF this State, who
unfortunately. of the Van Buren, electors in
lS4S DESTROYS OF reuntng with the Wing party pro-
Ter, and of again becoming member. in full commu
MON, Of the universal Wing church. He is willing TO
do bis coat, and devote his entire energies in the
ing election 10 the success OF the hero of Lnsdys Lane
rtth0ut proriSO And we have hesitation in nnder.
writing for him, that be will labor. with equal zeal and
fidelity for the Of the Wing ticket in the coming
State election"
Milton, with noble generosity peculiar his nature
pleads for bis wandering and erring brother Let him
come in.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

SENATE
SATURDAY, Dec. 6, 1851.
The Senate not in session to-day.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
Take him in.

We learn by the Madison Tribune thct Mr. Cravens,
the Editor Of the Banner, has made formal application
to be admitted into the Wing church. His wanderings
from the fold his repentance and his future hopes and
prospects thus described by Milton Gregg, his
laborer in the Wing cause:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

Also, communication from John w. Petit, relative
tothe erection OF monument the battle ground Of
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11

Judge Caldwell, Of Cincinnati, is Chief Justice.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
George nj. Stewards Estate.

JNHE SUBSCRIBERS having been appointed by the Hon
i oahs ptohate Court for tho District w Washington
Commissioners receive, examine, and adjust an claims
ddcnand- Of all persons against The estate ~ george VI
Sewatt late of berlin u said dsci, deceased represent
ed nsoven AMI tho term months from te 2lst day Of
August -hl allowed Nv Cvutt 20 the rcdurs Of SAID
Decreased to snhih and prove their respective ctms before
u.Do give nii,e ttat m attend 20 the duties II Our
appointment at he dwelling house Ui widow Harriet stew
al la Deln tu saI dsnct, the % Day September
ls5l and February ~ ls52 at o'clock, Afternoon, on
each OF slid days. -.
HENAN CARPENTER, lronri..io,s,.
DANIEL CHANDLER, j., ''''''''''''
n, tln. August % 1851. 42Jw