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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-12

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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
From the I.ogansport Phsros.l
limited SHADES, Senator.

On Saturday last Hon JESSE D. BRIGHT was elected
by the Legislature the United States Senate for the
Of yers from the 4th Of March next This result
is gratifying and we are confident will meet the appro-
baton Of the large of the Democracy OF this
county The Of Mr.. BRIGHT at the last session
such demand the approval of his party, and
the fact Of his reelection has put that approval In
tangible shapehas told, y acts that cannot be misun
derstood that the desire he manifested to aid in healing
the difficulties which threatened bring about if not
dissolution of the Union at least disastrous state oil
affairs, is properly appreciated. Whatever there may
be wrong f there any thing that Justly be thus
ermed) in the details of the Compromise Measures,
their general correctness and fairness very few, we
except certain class OF Zone idea" politicians will de-
ny Founded as our Union was by compromise CT ques-
tons Of the defeats and difficult character, it is not
reasonably to be expected that this Conederacy be
Preserved beacon 20 the kingrdden, and home Tor
the oppressedness the spirit that actuaed the fathers
of the Republic the of the present genera
ton. That such spirit still exists aud had infu-
the minds Of the statesmen who so magnanl-
mousy aided in bringing the Union safely through the
perls that oate surrounded it, Of heartfelt
Oicng to vast majority OF the American people. And
it is truly gratifying to the Democratic party OF In
diana coming up the work, and showing that it sup
ports those who support the Union, as was done on
Saturday last in the election of Mr.. BRIoHT.
By the indianapolis papers learn that much excite
men had prevailed in that place about the Senatorial
election A charge was made up, either out Of whole
cloth very poor materials, that Mr.. BRIeHT, his
friends, had endeavored bride members to vote for
him for Senator. The aspect Of affairs telegraphed
to Mr.. BRIeHr at Washington Friday, Sd inst, and
the 9TH he in Indianapolis very much to the
ishment Of those who desired his defeat The charges
against him were OF such stamp that we deem him
perfectly ust6able in leaving his seat in Washington &c
defend has character against the attacks that made
upon him.
The selection of Mr. Bright is doubly gratifying as il
made the avowed and bitter opposition of the
Indiana Statesman, paper that has been and is trying
to do to nure the Democratic party in Indiana than
the combined isms of Whggery could effect
We rejoice that the Democratic Legislature has beer
true To tsel-true the Union-and those who
willing to risk all political favor in their efforts tc
promote the harmony and prosperity Of the Union-ir
thus electing Mr.. BRIGHT.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23

prevented him from fitting himself for the duties oil that
Office. The court is of opinion that at the time Soone
Bowles gave the order retreat he was under se I'M.
preston that the artillery had rereated when IN iae'
the battery at the time had gone 70 advanced station
under the orders Of General Lane, which orders naa no
been communicated TO Colonel Bowles
suppose, Mr. President, that that disastrous EVEN
was 10 be attributable TO this fact These men, as the
testimony shows doing their duty. Ihey naa nol
nched az any point but they mstook the movement o.
the battery which they had been supporting.
All who know anything of the history OF that battle
know that il was the artillery that saved the fortunes o
the dsy say the removal Of that battery at the time
and under the circumstances and the not
that fact the officer command OF that regiment. Vas
the sole cause Of that Disaster; for the history and con-
duet Of the regiment up that time prove that they did
their duty vailantly as any men.
sAnd ia conclusion the court find that throughout the
engagement and throughout the whole day Colonel
Bowies evnced want Of personal courage or bravery
bat that he did manifest want OF capacity and Judg
ment q commander"
Irepeat sir that when General Taylor made his re-
mort TO the Secretary Of War the OF inquiry had
not been held and It wss rot known that the order had
been given to retreat" II he had known the facts
which were subsequently disclosed have no idea thai
re would have made such report. After the court Of
inquiry had sat- General Lane went to Gen. Taylor and
desired him TO made supplemental report but ne reiu
sed make any correction, for what reason amuot IN
formed Then Gen, Lane did complain OF Gen Taylor
and vindicated the m IN under has command But be-
here the Senator from North Carolina IS mlstakenln sup
posing that General Lane assaed General
city or integrity and that there is good reason why
General Lane should be removed from his ofice He
had failed in his duty either civilian or on ths
battle field.
Sir, will not trouble the Senate with further testmo
ny on the subject General Lane stands indicated be
fore the world Follow him from the time he entered
tho enemys country until he turned his back upon con
quered foe and you find series OF achievements worthy
the flag he defended and exceled by any officer, ole
or young above below his rank in the regular or vol
unteer army. know what say on this point mea
4 - ~fo-x- r
campaigns from the time he entered Mexico until he el
IT, The picture is not highly coored Others ma,
have figured more conspcuously in print and Autograph
cally but when il active, practical use
courage energy bone, muscle, and mind set up Gen
eral 10. Lane competitor for any prize of whic
American patriotism may promt the offer. These re
marks have deemed due the subject and the occasion
They have been made in spirit Of unkindness toward
any one but in yindcaton Of history connected wit
the name of General Lane and his companions in arms
who need no defence where they are known.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
General Lane.

The adjourned meeting at the ceptal, on Saturday
evening last composed Of msmbeEs Of the Constitution
al Convention the State Legislature and other citizens
Of The State nov in Indianapolis, unanimously nominated
General Lane as candidate for the Presidency in 1852
subject to the decision of National Democratic Con-
vention.
Mr.. Owen, the chairman Of the committee previously
appointed for that purpose. reported the resolutions
Messrs DumOnt, Petit, Haddon Crayens, Gov. Lane,
Oven Willard Mccoy Sherrod, and Others addressed
the meeting in eloquent and enthusiastic speeches Ev
cry speaker that addressed the meeting while express
ing decided preference for Gensra Lane, and deter
mnaon to use all honorable exerons to procure the
operation of other States in his support and nomination
still expressed entire willingness to sustain the nOmi
mes Of the Democratic party, whoey0r be might be.
News has been received from Evansville that General
Lane is daily expected at that city his return from
Oregon; and committee of reception has been appoint
ed under the expectation that he viii visit Indianapolis
should he return Indiana previous to the adjournment
Of the Convention and the Legislature.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
washington civ Correspondence.

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. 10, 1851.
The House for the last days has been engaged in
the discussion of the New Hampshire contested elee-
tion Il was to-day settled in favor of Mr. Morrison
the sitting member In the Senate the discussion on the
removals Of the late administration is in full tide Of
cesslu operation The very able and forcble speech
Mr.. Bright called forth severe replies from Mangum o
North Carolna, and Ewing of Ohio. The latter Of
whom denounced Weller as drunkard and public
deaulter, and Lane slandersr and coward charge
which evenhe Wings Of Indiana will not be very ready
TO believe Ii Gen. Lanes removal had been placed
the true ground his politics, no one would have com
planned Gen. Lane Democrat and the admnistra
ton was Wing and he had right to expect to be con
nued in ONCE But when Tor the sake of consistency
Mr.. Ewing, who was a member of the Ghalphin Cab
net, abandons that ground and attempts hunt up fv
olous charges against the Marion OF the Mexican war
justify the violation of pledges made by Gen. Taylor
the friends Of Lane have right know the cause o
his removal. He said that charges against him were
now on file in the Indian bureau but when the question
was propounded to him BY Mr.. Dodge Of Iowa, he was
compelled to admit that they made since Genera
Lanes removal. Taking advantage Of the absence o
Mr. Bright with two thousand miles between him anC
Joe Lane the valiant "sat boiler could afford to b,
very severe indeed. Ewing and Mangum are both il
favor of Scott for the Presidency because they
think he qualified but because they believe the people
have no intelligence and will not elect any except h
be military cheftan and to give strength TO Scott the
must first kill of Lane.
Mr. Julian made the first effort repeal the fugitive
slave law by motion for leave to introduce petition
and have it referred select committee, with nsruc
tons repeal the law, which refused by larg
majority and on direct for his instructions to re
peal the law he could have raised thirty votes Th
abolitionists will now endeavoy to change the issue
make it the right of petition. But they must have
better case than this for under the rules Mr. Julia
could have referred his petition at any time, but tina
would have awaited him nothing for there is commtte
who would think of reporting in favor othe repeal unes
instructed and the instructions Mr.. Julians oh
| iect-so ayowed. In this glad he was defeated
regret, however, that the first move should havo com
from Indiana State devoted to the Union. Mr.. Ju
liam may have represented his district He certainly di
not the State. XAVIER
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
j. BROWN, Editor.
INDIANAPOLIS, JANUARY 81. 1851.

BMr. THEODORE A. Foster, one of the proprietors
Of the Democratic Review is now in our city, soliciting
subscribers to that excellent National Democratic mag
azine. All who acquainted with this work. knew its
value as political, literary and commercial journal
Mr. Foster comes here recommended by over five hum
dred prominent Democrats of New York and other
States. He will call upon the members OF the Legis
latnre and Convention and citizens during this week
and We hope be will be suffered leave city
without nrst receiving large addition of TO his
list Mr.. F. has only beeen here day, yetquite num-
Der have subscribed. We recommend him aud his work
10 all Democrats now in the city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
office of superintendent Of the State Prison cOucurred
HILLS PASSED.


The bin to repeal an act therein named
The bill to amend act restricting the County Com
missioners Of Steuen county in evying tax TO fifty
cents on the one hundred dollars.
House bill TO amend a act TO incorporate the White
County Monticello Bridge Company.
House bill amending an act incorporating certain
turnpike companies therein named.
Mr.. Buckles reported back and recommended the in
definite postponement of the bin repeal section 49,
chapt. 5, revised statutes lS43. Concurred in
Mr.. Dunn reported back the bill to amend the to
exempt from taxation for corporation purposes certain
lands within the present limits OF Lawrenceburg and re-
commended its indefinite postponement Concurred in
Mr.. Buckles reported back and recommended the in
definite postponement of the bill Of the House fixing the
salary of the Auditor Of Owen county. Concurred in.
Senate and House bills taken up their second
reading, referred engrossed.
Senate bill allowing deputy clerks to practice law,
was laid on the table
The bill vacating part OF water street in the town
of Willamsport, Warren county, read the second
time. The rules suspended and the bill passed
Mr.. Porter reported back and recommended the pas
sage of the original joint resolution the subject Of
donating land to Indiana for the benefit OF the Alton,
Mt. Carmel, and New Albany Railroad.
Mr. Buckles moved to amend by including all the rail-
roads in the State
Mr.. Miller moved to lay the amendment the table.
Lost.
Mr. Montgomery moved to amend by adding, ''and
all plank roads, Lost.
Mr.. Brugh moved further to amend by adding, sand
all the State and County roads in the State"
Messrs. Porter, Herod, Hamrick Miller, Winstandley,
Dunn, and Graham 10 opposition and in favor of the
original resolution and Messrs. Berry, Montgomery,
Millkin Buckles, and Ellis against the resolution in
favor Of making the provisions either general to in
clude other leading roads in the State.
Mr.. Montgomery moved to recount the bill and pend
ing amendments with instructions to amend in
cude all the public improvements in the State.
| Mr.. English moved to amend the instructions, as
to memorabilia Congress grant all the lands in Ind
ana to the State be disposed of by future Legislation
Mr.. English supported his proposition with few
planatory remarks. His object get possession Of
the lands first and then dispose Of them afterwards tc
the best advantage and appropriate their proceeds il
that way which shall be conducive the interest
and welfare of the State Mr.. Reid took the po
| stou.
Mr. Ellis opposed the project Of asking lands Cor the
benefit Of Illinois, principally the ground Of the lib
era that State had pursued towards the people
of this State
Mr. Dunn advocated the resolution length, il
reply Mr. Ellis and the several objections which haC
been raised against the resolution.
| Mr.. English replied, when
| On motion,
The Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23

The question then REQUIRED the amendment Of Mr..
Smith OF Ripley striking out the section and inserting
provision that the State shall be divided into suitable
number oil circulsthe judges hold their Offices four
years but be only eligible eight years IN any term Of
twelve years.
Mr.. Coax moved that the amendment be laid upon
the table; carried ayes &c, noes AZ
The section, as amended by Mr.. Newman, and hy
Mr.. March, then ordered TO be engrossed
The Convention then adjourned.
la the afternoon section ordered he engross-
ed providing that the circuit shall consist OF but
Judge who shall hold as many terms may be pro-
vided by law
Most Of the afternoon was consumed IN the discussion
of the section in relation 10 law reform, sc.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
SENATE
The Senate assembled
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
The Senate adjourned.
MONDAY, January 20, 1851

Ihe Senate assembled.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BY Messrs. Carver and Odell, which were referred.
Mr. Buckles, from the judiciary committee reported
against "makng the granting of change of venue in
criminal cases, discretionary with the COURT which was
concurred in.
Mr.. Reid, from the same committee reported bill
relative to crime and punishment. This bill makes it
criminal offence to set fire any building water
craft, SIC.
Mr. Buckles reported back bill to repeal that por-
ton Of the Revised Statutes of lS43 which prohibits dep
uty clerks from practising law, far relates the
county OF Boone.
Mr.. Dunn moved to amend by adding ''the counties
of Lawrence and Martin" Carried.
Mr.. Reid reported bill declaring all persons who
work out road tax within the corporate limits of a
town, exempt from working out such within such
limits
The joint resolution. asking grant of land for the
use Of the Mount Carmel and New Albany Railroad
was taken mp.
The question adopting the instructions offered
by MIR. English. The instructions adopted aye.
29, noes IA.
The resolution was re-eommitted with instructions
MIR. Dunn reported back the joint resolution giving
the right of purchase the United Sctes of site fol-
the erection of Marine Hospital at Evansville, Ind
with an amendment changing the location TO New AL
bany.
The question on concurring in the amendment
proposed by the committee
Messrs. Dunn, Winstandley, Cravens, and Athon
spoke in favor of the amendment, and Messrs Ora
opposition.
Mr. Graham moved to lay the amendment on the ia
BILE. Carried, ayes &c, noes 5.
Mr. Graham moved to suspend the rules to allow the
bill to be read third time. Carried
| The resolution passed.
Mr. Winstandley reported back the bill
the Evansville Insurance Companies.
Mr. McCarty moved to amend to restrict the
companies in dealing in bills of exchange to the rate
six per cent. interest. Adopted.
Mr. Graham moved to amend by providing that SHOULD
said companies reorganze under this act they MAY
increase their capital stock to Oo0 change then
corporate name, sc. Adopted.
Mr. Ellis moved to amend by providing that the char
tiers should not be altered amended until sixty day.
notice is given to the officers of said companies Car
ried
Mr. Eddy reported back a bill to incorporate the Wa
bash R. R. Co., with several amendments; which wer,
concurred in.
Mr.. Ellis moved to amend by making Vincennes
point in said road Carried.
MIR. Crayens moved to amend by striking out all tina
relates TO counties taking stock in said road
! I The Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

REPORTED FOR THE STATE SENTINEL n. BOLTON
FRIDAY January IL, 1S5l-The Convention wa:
opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Long
The section in relation reprieves and pardons was
read third time, and passed.
The article reported from the committee on homestead
exemption, was read second time, and laid the
BILE, ayes so, noes 81.
The section in relation TO the style of process was
passed.
The section providing that no county shall subscribe
for stock in any company unless paid for
the time shall county loan her credit TO- or Dor
row money for, the purpose of taking stock in any
incorporated company, read second time; when
Mr.. Bascom moved to amend by addng-nor shall
the General Assembly behalf OF the State, the
debts OF any county, city town. or township, Of any
corporation whatever.
Mr.. Pepper of Crawford moved to lay on the table
negatived, ayes 25, noes 81.
MIR. Borden supported the amendment as well calcu.
lated to prevent wild and extravagant loans
Mr. Petit said, he opposed TO State Indebtedness
and not less to small bodies such countless cities
&c. He rose TO warn the Convention and the peo-
ple OF what would be the operation of law in the
Of county indebtedness In Of debts contracted by
countless cities other political bodies he contended
that whenever the question should be legally tested the
farms and other property OF the people would be sold
execution to pay the debt Ii for this reason that
he supported the amendment, because he did wish
the Indebtedness to be shifted the State and conse
quently to the people Of the counties that in
debt. He represented county much infected with
this mania any other, and he felt the free ex
press his views, on that account.
Mr.. Kesso moved to recommt with instructions to en-
brace the pending amendments also, allow counte.
contract debts, when submitted to vote of the peo
pie.
Mr.. Kelso supported his amendment. He thought
the Convention was too anxious to tie up tho hands
the people
Mr. Spann opposed the reference, and urged the i'm
policy OF submitting such questions to the people He
supported the amendment Of the gentleman from Wells
(Bfr. Bascom.)
The Convention then refused to recommit; adopted
Mr.. Bascom's amendment and ordered the section as
amended, 10 be engrossed.
COURTS.
The section providing that the udisal power Of this
State shall be vested in supreme court, in circuit
courts and in such other inferior courts the General
Assembly may establish, read second time, and
ordered 10 be enorassed-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-23

GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-This sound and able document
occupies large portion oft days paper but It's Perusa
will repay the reader two-fod. There is this message
great deal of useful information, which citizen OF
Indiana should be ignorant oil. Gu the whole IL is
plee with practical good sense, quality which renders
Il at once agreeable and instructive. Gov. Wright In
daua in her proper position in regard to national ques
tons and her people will sustain it, regardless of the
rawlings of few bigoted and fanaca deStrucfiOnisfs
whom she has the misfortune recognize citizens
Indiana has nothing TO fear so long such men as
Joseph A Wright entrusted with the management OF
affairs Washington Democrat
GoyERxoR's MEssAGE-In this number OF the News
we Law before its readers, the annual message Of Gov
ernor Wright We hope IFS great length will not deter
any citizen from giving II an attentive perusa, as II
touches upon subjects of deep interest to the people OF
Indiana II plain common sense document breathing
spirit of freedom worthy Of the head and heart that
produced t.-The Salem Weekly Neus.
The GovERNoR's MEssAGE-We give the Governors
message this week entire to the exclusion OF much i'm
portant matterahough il is very lengthy thinking the
desire our readers feel TO sufficient Justify the
exclusion of our usual variety Of news Sc In the eyes
of all printers the Governor has committed unpardon-
able sin in writing the lengthy message he has The
suggestions il contains, however, are all well worthy
the serious consideration of the Legislature and the peo
pie generally. IL the policy earnestly recommended
IN this document is carried out, Indiana will at rise
the world at large. Governor Wright uttered
more correct sentence than the one on schools
the conclusion of which is follows II pay not
for the education Of the bog, shall surely pay double
for the Ignorance Of the man--Pafn0n co. Sentinel.