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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Fountain County.

This is of the counties in Indiana which during
the darkest hour of antsavey excitement, never bow
ed the knee 20 the Baal of Wimot. She is still sound
At theate Denocfatic County Convention, the follow
ing resolutions adopted. They plain and ex.
plicit and speak the righr language. Read them.
Resoired That while recognize progress in all hu-
man afafs whether social nosal political, will
abstain from any and all connexon, adherence po-
tica qlestiens suited in their operation TO mere ocali-
es dependent for promoton sectional interests or
furnishing apital to fanaticism-
That 2bIisHtAns 70 the government OF the Uni.
ted States, pofteafiy recognize no "hgher law
than the Constiu ITSELF To compromises ad.
here-have abiding consciousness of the justice gen.
erosy and beralty of its various provsions-and that
will sustain all legitimate enactments Hereunder.
That the so called Fugitive Slave Law" in its op-
eratons the exactions Of the Constitution the
subject OF fugitves from labor, and that cannot
support any for in the Congress of the
United States who yield his assent thereunto.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
The Tenth District.

! We clip the following from the Bluffion Banner We
have known Judge Borden since he first his foot
the soil of Indiana, and unwaverng and jealous
democrat has never lived in the State. Those wings
who sanguine of defeating him will be most
egregiousy mistaken. His election is a fixed fact
which neither the Hawkins nor the Brentons can
throw.
| THIRTY-sEcoND CoNGREss.-The nomination Of the
Hon. JAMES w BORDEN, as the Democratic candidate
for Congress of the 10th Congressional District hailed
by the people generally, judicious and Just act oil
the Democrats. Judge Borden has long and ably de-
Tended and advocated principles. Wherever his lot
has been he has always been faithful exponent of
the rights of man, and the true policy Of Govern
ment. When the destiny of our State was welded by
FORTH TO contend for Democratic measures ]. w.
blast of storms, he maintained his position. When
ened our sinews. His fortune and his toll by the m:-
have achieved through his influence and instrument
tality, has been gain-but to him sacrifice. The
history of the Democratic party published by him some
years ago, contained political hstory than any
publication since issued. In getting up this work il
him great pecuniary sacrifice in money and time de-
voted its compilation, and also subjected him the
shafts and of his political opponents. No
left unturned by them TO nure his reputation to
thwart his aspirations. Obloqny and defamation were
UNNECESSARILY meted out to him. But the spent
its fury the lowering clouds brushed away, hap
py and significant dawn blessed his untiring efforts
on
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Gov. Wrigh,s cannelton Speech.

The Fort Wayne Times, speaking of this speech, says
" With fer immateraI exceptions it is brim fnU %
first rcte Wing doctrines, and nothing else" Now we
should he much obliged to the editor if he would just
point out the Wing doctrines in that speech should
then be able to have idea what Wing doctrines
were. We understand Gov. Wright to be in favor o
domestic manufactures. He is also in favor of agricu
ture But is favor of taxing the agricuturais.
protect the manufacturer We have looked in vain for
such a sentiment in this speech
The Democratic party have never been opposed to do
mestic manufacturers they have, however, always been
opposed to the unjust and unequal policy of protection
by which the great agricultural interests of the country
are taxed to sustain and foster the manufacturing
nopoly They are in favor of placing these great
interests the broad platform of equality The farmer
asks bnt the fertile soil, the sunshine and the shower
and the ports the world for his market The very
stence Of revenue tariff gives to the manufacturer
advantage not enjoyed by the farmer. This boon
willing to grant, but no more.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

% The recent Railroad meeting at New Castle, tc
take into consideration the subject of extending the Rich
mond and New Castle road west to Chicago, numer
ousy attended by delegates from Ohio and Indiana and
resulted in the adoption of resolutions in favor of the
tension and directing surveys to be made from New Cas-
tie west, via Pendleton and Nobesvilie TO Lebanon
from New Castle via Pendeton and Nobesville to Lo
gansport; from New Castle via Anderson 10 Logans
port from New Cas-le straight line to LogansPort
and adjourned to the call Of the President of the
Richmond and New Castle road. John Wood of Ohio
presided The proceedings published at large in the
Cincinnati Gazette.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
The Mileage.

This is most fruitful srbect for dcmagogues to make
political capital of. The wings in this State, for want
of something BETTER mounting this old bare bone
hobby We mean to say but little about it. 1t is the
great question before the elections if the people
fools enough to know this law will never he changed.
A bill to reduce the milage. reported by Hon. Graham
N. Fitch Of this State, passed the House, but de-
eated in the Senate. Senators who take their families
to Washington cannot live their pay, and they will
never to reduce the compensation. "Look to
the Senate y the House has always been willing to make
the change.
Hon. R. c. Schenck, a whg member OF Congress
from Ohio exposed this whole thing in scathing speech
in which he denounced il "locofoco humbug, and
declared that he had always voted in Congress and spoke
before the people of his district against the reduction of
mileage and that the wings had always sustained him.
In few days afterwards the whig administration gave
him the mission to Brazil with 50 900 salary and 50 900
outfit
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
periodicals.

The International for. IYae.-This excellent Maga-
zine is table. 1t contains 100 pages of interest
ing original and select reading MISTER and is handsome
y illustrated with wood engrayings 1t has portraits and
biographies of Henry William Herbert, Henry Rowe
Schoclcra, and E. E. Marcy, author othe HomGpath-
ic theory and practice of Medicine The cost of this
work is only % cents per number, So year Ad-
dress Slrnger Townsend, New York, or Post & Co.,
Cincinnati Ohio.
Graham for July is embeshed with the "Queenof
Beauty" The Farmers Daughter !" "The Bird Of
Paradise !" portrait Of Martin Farquhar Tupper, and
several other beautiful engravngs The literary matter
equal to that Of any previous number. The postage
the volume, commencing with this number will
be only three cents per month, thirysx cents per
annum. Address Geo. r. Graham, Philadelphia.
The Edinburgh Review is received from Post & Co.,
Cincinnati who are agents for this and all the English
Reviews.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

OThe wings Of indianapolis district are bringing out
Tom Walpole as candidate for Congress against Mr.
Hendricks. A poor excuse for Whig candidate.-La-
Jayette Journal (urhig)
Tom has only been nominated by the wings of Marion
county "a Hamilton has recommended John II. Bradley
tried and time honored irhig" Our ncighbor Brad
ley was tried in lS4S and it enough try the pa
tience of any whg What the convention means by
"honored" we do not know. Nothing offensive hope.
If credit rumor, there is to be quite strug
gle for the honor of defeat convention which is
called for the Sd of July will have settle the difficulty
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

D-An event very similar to the one narrated below
happened not far from office few evenings since.
Though the gentlemen engaged in the affair were not
dancing masters they still showed that they adopts
in a breakdown"
professor Of moton-vulgarly called dancing mas
ter-undertook to drive lady down the Shell road at
N. Orleans. Thinking he could go the big figure, he
went i, at dashng pace; but being rather novice at
holding the ribbands, and less dexerous with bis hands
than his feet his PAGER went he peased-now right,
now left and now down the middle till finally coming
in with carriage, of few the wheel, and down
went the disciple of Terpsichore and his fair charge.
"My dear" said he, springng up again and making a
chasse the lady, My dear! you are not hurt
are you.
'Not much, ;" she said "not much"
Course itp' he said, "this comes from my bad dri-
wing"
'sYes," said she, 'I always knew you excelled in a
quadrille polka, but now find you arc not to be
beat in a break-down"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
For the Rocky Mountains.

The steamer st. Ange left St. Louis few days since
for the mouth of the Yellow Stone river more than
thousand miles from the mouth of the Missouri One
hundred appers for various points in the Rocky Noun
tains passengers They principally in the
ploy of the American Fur Company.
DR.. Evans, distinguished geologst in the employ Of
the Government, and Fathers DeSmedt and Horker,
Catholic Priests, among the passengers The FORM
goes to make geological reconnaissance Of the
try, the latter gentlemen administer spiritual
lation and comfort TO the natives
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Jenny Lind and Barnnm.

The Swedish Nightingale, by her Secretary Max
Herfsberg denies that Mr.. Barnum was authorized to
state that at the termination of hundred Concerts
she would embark for Europe, and says:
The only publication she has consented to- is that of
the close of her engagement with Mr. Barnun after
hundred nights. The fatigue and exertion incidental to
such continuous effort make it necessary for her enjoy
for time repose and relaxation. After that She
may if her strength permit, make short in West
ern New York and Canada, in order disappoini
those who from expecting hear her at home have
Trained from visiting the Atlantic cities
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

D-The Madison Banner complains bitterly about
"old Hunkers" and ishey Wings in Jefferson county
All this is doubtless owing to the absence of an efficient
leader, and the want Of reliable Wing organ You
have whned and shed tears Of regret the nsubor
dinaon Of your party when you should have commanded
You are a true whg, "Davy." wing in sunshine and
a whg in darkness and glooms-for that We rather like
you,-but you we're never born to command. Purify
your ranks by turning the recusants to the Demo
cratic party where hundreds OF them woud be glad tc
be- and what you have left will be like YOURSELF the pure
vhio coin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

UA fugitive slave arrested last week in Chicago
John Wentworth Immediately published inhammatory
appeal to the people in opposition to the and the
law, which created considerable excitement. Troops
Immediately ordered to be in readiness for any
emergency. But we glad to learn that there is
determination the part Of the citizens sustain the
public authorities, and carry the decisions of the
Court. Wentworths appeal is severely deprecated as
being subversive of law and order.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
From the New Orleans Pieayuhe OF May 2el
Later From Mexico.

By the arrival this morning of the steamship Ala.
bama from Vera Cruz, have papers from the city OF
Mexico to the 20th
We learn from one of our correspondents in the city
of Mexico that the Senate has refused 10 sanction the
the notifications the tariff made by the Chamber Of
Deputies, by which notifications the prohibitions"
were removed.
The Tehuantepee grant to the Garay has been annul
led in both Houses, by large majority and motion has
been made 10 impeach Lacnnza for having negotiated
President is very much mortified this result, as he
sincerely that the treaty should be ratified
The Mexican Congress adjourned on the goth inst.
The Governor of chihuahua has put forth lament
able of the condition of that State. He says
that there is money in the treasury TO pro-
any cannot lie imposed and the Indians
threaten renewal of hostiliiies.
Large quantities of -four have commenced TO arrive
at Tampico from the United States, in consequence Of
the late edct permitting ii to be introduced.
Rumors of a revolution rife IN Mexico. The Gov
ernment seems to be its wits ends, and Congress is
no better of.
After spending many months in a vain endeayor TO de-
wise ways and means for replenishng their exhausted
exchequer, they find themselves in worse cond-
ton than first The only practicable measure that
oil removing the "prohbitlons or restrictions which
now parayze the industry and commerce Of the coun
try has been set aside. For time the Chambers
have been engaged in discussing the expsdiency Of
granting the President extraordinary powers, so that
he NAV be able raise funds in his way, without
any necessity for Congress This measure
at last passed the Senate and was the last accounts,
still under discussion in the Chamber Of Deputies.
committee of that body had reported in favor of it, and
there little doubt that passed the last day of the
session This would make Arista virtual DICTATOR
and will open the door for the attempts OF other asp
In fact, the country seems to be IN very DIS
anarchy similar that which preceded the war with
he limited States.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

C-The almost continual rain during the entire spring
has made the agricultural prospect Of our county a
gloomy one Corn has been planted and planted, and
often washed out or drowned. Many who have not
planted have given up all hopes of being able to do So
The ground keeps that that cannot be
worked and is suffering that account. The wheat
looks well with all the rain il is large and gross bnt
with two weeks more rain may produce nothing but
straw At present the prospect is not favorable for
large crop Of grain OF any kind Wheat is 30 cents and
corn % and 30-Logansporf Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

CHoLERA.-This disease has made its appearance in
Princeton KY, and five deaths had occurred up the
9th inst.
In New Orleans. for the week ending the 31st ut
there were twenty deaths Of cholera.
The steamer Sultana, which arrived St. Louis on
Friday last from New Orleans had four deaths board
during the trip.
The cholera bad appeared in the neghborhood Of Nat
chez and several slaves had fallen victims to il.
A young man By the name OF Lee was landed at New
Albany from the steamer Asia Sunday and died soon
after. He belonged at Louisville.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

1.-THE Columbus, Urbana, and Piqua Railroad is be-
ing from PIqua west, the straight line to Union
to connect with the Belleontane road. This will
bic the Companies to give to the public through line
from Coumbrs to Indianapolis that may be in about
seven hours owing to the low gade and long straight
lines of the route
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

C-The State Journal learns that Telegraph Lire
will bs constructed between this place and Indianapolis
in the course of few weeks The trind lcork on this
line has been operation about two years. and is to be
hoped that without any gassing, the work will be
proceeded with Immediately. II is needless to talk OF
the necessity and the benefits TO be derived from this
connection with sister city; they evident to the
minds OF everybody. All We wonder at is that the M
& l. Railroad Company have not long ago rendered the
needftd to Mr. O'Reily, who would we suppose, inn
mediately have built the line Dolly Tribune.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
Oregon Statesman. /.

This is the title Of new Democratic paper just COM
menced at Oregon City, hy A. Bush Ii favors the
election OF Gen. Lane the Territorial delegate 1t
appears by the first number before that the
sus IS 1923; 27S houses $50 farms, and 45 mills
The Legislature refused to print the message of Gen.
Gaines, and the Legislative documents Our dates
up to the 17th ofApr and that time intelligence the
death Of Mr.. Thurston had not reached Oregon.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

u-Some Yankee is exhibiting in London Panorama
of Col Fremont's expedition to California and Oregon
The exhibitor is fellow who knows nothing oil the Gee
ography oil that country and less Of grammar Wo be-
tide him il he should fall into the hands of Col Benton as
did the trickster who attempted to exhibit the wooy
horse Washington, said 20 have been captured by Col
Fremont on the Gila He would soon make him shut
up shop and leave for parts unknown.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

u The lettings the Peru and Indianapolis railroad
have been postponed to the following times:
The letting Noblesve till Tuesday July 18th; at
Upton till Tuesday July 17th at Kokomo till Saturday
July 10Th and at Peru till Tuesday July 22d.
We informed that this postponment has been
occasoned by sickness among the corps on the ne and
continued weather, which have prevented the line
from being made ready in time.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

DEsquire MoRRow, Of Wayne township, informed
us yesterday that he has uned in the bonds OF Matr-
mony" that township during the last six years. con-
sderably more than hundred couples and that among
all these there has been but DEATH and sePara
ton All the rest are now living in the neghborhood
and are doing well. When time comes we think we
shall give the squire a call.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

1--WE learn from farmer in this vicinity that the
prospect for abundant crops of all kinds of grain fair
and promising The wheat, it is said, better
than il is now and the corn, although the weather has
been rather for the past few days, looks well.
there should be bad weather between this and harvest
crops will be very abundant.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

The proceedings of the Conventions in these Districts
have been long reaching that they rather late
for publication. We therefore content ourselves with
publishing the resolutions.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
Resoired, That this Convention without reserve, ap.
prove of the recently adopted by Congress-
styled ''the Compromise" and that the Democracy
OF this Congressional District desire no nobler
comprehensive platform of principles base their
cess upon in the coming election.
Resolred, That upon all the old issues which have di-
vided parties and which now appear obsolete, are
where have been prepared to sustain TO the let
ter, the old positions of the Democratic party.
Res0lUed, THAT the course OF w. A. GoRMAN, our
late Representative in Congress- is worthy OF
hearty thanks and hereby endorse him faithful,
worthy and efficient representative of the people Of this
District, and do most cordially recommend him all
true and order loving democrats for reelection.
ResOtred, That old motto as Democrats 'sIN
THERE STRENGTH, ,"-admonishes to rally to
the support of the nominee this day made. We will
do it,
TENTH DISTRICT.
Resolred, That while we have objections to ap-
preparation by Congress for the improvement of the
Western Rivers and Harbors of strictly national char
acter that earnestly deprecate system
of internal improvement by the General Government,
which would inevitably lead to unconstitutional squan-
derng of money, dsreputabe strife between the diff
eent sections of the country for the public moneys and
ultimately bankrupt the Treasury of the Nation.
ResOlred, That unanimously approve the act of
the Democratic members of the Constitutional Conven-
tion and Of the Legislature, in the nomination Of Gen.
Joseph Lane for the Presidency.
Resored, That in favor Of supporting the Con-
stitution of the United States and OF securing to the
people Of every State all the rights and privileges guar
antied each by that sacred and for
carrying all its provisions both in letter and spirit
Resoired, That we have undimnished confidence in
the worthy Chief Magistrate of this State, Joseph A
Wright.
ResOired, That we fully recognize as the fixed and
unaerable creed Of the Democratic paryo the Union
these great principles:
strict CONSTRUCTION OF the Constitution;
Opposition to a National Bank
The restriction Of all appropriations for Rivers and
Harbors, to works of a National character;
No assumption Of the State Debts;
Economy in the Public Expenditures;
Acquiescence in the will of the majority
And with these time-honored principles emblazoned
upon banners, ready and ever, to give
battle the enemy whatever dis yuise he may
ResoIred, That every friend Of the Union should de-
precate all efforts either North South tending towards
a dissolution Of this glorious Union.
Resoired. That unanimously approve the nomina
ton of the Hon. James W. Borden TO represent the
Tenth District and that will all honorable ef
forts secure his election
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

DThe Wing Convention Of this county. recommend
ed Hon. DAVID WALLACE, a candidate for Prosecut-
ing Attorney The Journal Of the day announced
that Gov Wallace not candidate. What does
this meant Do they intend to take the advantage Of
there being two Democrats in the field to elect the Gov
ernor without his being canddatel All fair. II our
Democratic friends suffer themselves to be divided they
cannot blame their opponents for taking advantage Of
that division
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19
The Madison HnfeI

This is of the finest houses in the State 1t is
spendidy kept by old friend and fellow townsman
Robert L. Browning. Those who visit Madison can al
ways find obliging host and excellent accommodation
at this House. Bob's smiling face is worth quarter
any time.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM TExAs-FIFTEEN PER-
SONS LyNcHEp-By an arrival at New Orleans, June
3d. we have adyces from Texas 10 the 30th ut There
had been some terrible examples Of Lynch law at II
Paso, resulting in the execution Of fifteen persons
The Cotton cropof Texas was remarkably line, and q
good WELD anticipated
Serious difficulties had taken place between the Mex
leans and Indians the Rio Grande.
Wild Cat at last accounts was at Eagle Pass
great coal mountain had been discovered In Texas
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

COLUMBUS AND STEUBENvILLE RoAD.-The amount
of stock required be subscribed this Road enable
the Company to put under contract, about million Of
dollars has been taken by corporations and individuals
along the ne and the work to be prepared mredi-
ately for letting.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

woLvrs-Two Indians yesterday brought six Young
wolves into the village, muzzled and bagged They
were caught about mile and half west OF the VII
lace The bounty on these little devils amounts TO forty
eight doars.--Lansing, (Michigan,) journal.
Indians and wolves within mile and half of the
capital of Michigan! A mild country
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

RECEIPTS FROM CUsToMs.-We have been indebted
to the poeness of the Commissioner Of the Customs
CUSTOMS exclusive Of California and Oregon, made up
to the 9Th instant:
From July /. 1s49 March 81 1850 $50 ,sl9 ,s4S
In April and May, 1850. ....... ....... 679S AGO
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

OHon. Isaac E. HOLMES, late a member Of Con-
gress from the Charleston District South Carolina has
commenced the practice Of law in San Francisco, Cali.
fornia
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-06-19

owe learn that Mrs. Terri and daughter, residing
three miles above Charlestown, Ia died Of cholera thu
former Sunday and the latter Tuesday last.-Lou
isriHe Courier June7