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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Correspondence of the Indiana State Sentinel
The Mystery of Tehuantepec.
by CORA MONTGOMERY

There is a strange cloud Of mystery hanging over the
-uT cation of the Tehnauepec treaty, which certain
leading of both parties equally an lllIng to al
tack-and or good they are but Too consci
nus that the uplifting of the veil would reveal Ear too
much t. astiliished country.
The imnen>e-the unparalleled valnc to the United
States of short contfoalle hirhway the Pacific
vii h prompt communication will. egon and California
occpicd some attention during the question Of Annexa
lion and ON the induction Of Mr.. Polks Cabinet
the special importance of the 18TH
mus OF Tehauniepec were had vith MIR. buchanan and
Mr.. Bancroft as well rs the President Thus early
was the attention Of that Cabinet called the subject
aud il believed thar the right Of way TO the Pacic
would he secured before The close oi Mr. Pnks Admin
aIion ly fair aud definite treaty with Mexico and TO
lie great aud manifest adj vantace "i both nations lie
pecuIiar circumstance of the outlet of the Tehuanepec
route falling into lr enclosed (Ior SUCH IN act,
f national power is the Gulf Of Mexico.) where II
would lie forever nner cver Of stram marine,
was less urgently dwet upon than It's alurng vlcn.
ity ports, and the great gain IN the brevity ol
transit. California not then ours. but we dreamed
o its possession with believing oreheucht and Oregon
was already claiming closer from the Mother
Union. To these, well .he fisheries "f the
Southern Ocean. and the trade of tte Asatic world
Tehnantepec the golden gate When it should lie
opene the sceptre Of commerce fell ne our feet
aud this Republic stood forth the admitted rst power o
the earth II is gritvous that party calouses and 'he
mean ambition of demagoqnes should prevent ms so long
the enjoyment of this imperial gift The concession o.
the Revolutionary Pre- ilent Saas and the confirmation
ef Santa Anna of charter To Senor Garay Tor canalIna
the f-thmus was presented by Mexico an ohIecioI
Tn Government nccociafion and then the war nierven
ed During the but while peace was daily expect
ed, some American citizens and some Irish capitalists
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Mississinni.

Since recent Union victory in Mississippi, and the
subsequent withdrawal of Gen Qutman general PAN
ic has taken place among the SO called States Rights
party We notice in southern exchanges the with
drawal Of Jacob Thompson and Col Melville, States
Rights candidates FOR Congress The Tesburgh Senti-
ae presented the of Stephen Cooke the pres
ent Chancellor of the State the candidate of the dis
uni .nists for Governor, in place of Quman The Hol-
ly Springs Jacksoaian announces Col. Jeh Davis, Tor
the Office Neither of these papers have any au-
hority from the above named gentlemen for using their
names and predict that they will follow in the foot
steps OF Qiitman, and & fly the track"
There is 10 be grand Union mass meeting at Jack
son. on the 9th and 10th of October. Distinguished cit
zens of all parts of the United States have been invited
mary Of whom will attend The election OF Gen Foote
is considered certain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
The New Albany Ledger.

From the Ledger OF the 22d we learn that it has
commenced its volumes under the firm of N,rman
< Matthews. The Ledger says
a. With this number commences the third volume ol
he New Albany Daily Dedger, and with il partial
change in its propricfo ship occurs MIR. ket who has
connected with the paper, its Senior Editor
e>fais 1ment having dispos ID of his interest
n the concern To L. G. Matthew'S, of this city. THIS
arrangement was entered into some weeks since, hul
trcnitd the commencement of IA volume, then
not FAR distant, tie most appropriate time to
nounce the fact readers"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Our Town.

Marion is situated on the left hank Of the Mssissina-
way rivcr-one of the most beautiful streams IN the
West II is the seat Of nsiice for the county oil Grant
one Of the largest heaihicst and most fertile counties
in Indiana II contains about 100 nhabitans-l0 dry
goods sfores-one extensive very respect
,e botelsthree churches-one school house. in addi-
iion TO tie Seminary, which alone is capable o admit
ting 22O scholars tme besides the usual public
hudinqs-together with the usual variety oi nechan-
les and tradesmen of all kinds There is also IN The
town in successful operunn carding machine and two
saw mills one steam mill of the best kind and
largest size Improvements are going ahead qniie ra'
pidy and emigration greatly on the
JournQf.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
IsDrASAroLrs, Sept. 25, 1851.
Correspondence Of the Indiana STATE seniinei.i
JAMES BLAKE,

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept. 20, 1851.
Dedr Sr--There is nothing in Washington.
The President and Secretaries Stewart and Conrad
at the North, Gazing dinners and speech-making evI-
denty 10 the editcation of themselves IL TO the
PieasurelovIng people of Massachusetts. Mr. Fillmore
evidently goes upon tie principle that this gree.
country, and ITS President is the greatest and
as he happens TO be President ergo he is that great
man. and as the conviction is strongly impressed upon
hIs MAD that he has not very long exhibit himself and
his honors TO the soyeregns Of the United States ho
cannot afford TO let any opportunity pass without i'm
proving IT. Ii is said that they will return TO WASH
lngon to-day and IL he hoped that they Will remain
at their posts and attend to The administration Of
national affairs at least until the meeting of Congress.
The Chrisiana tragedy is the allabsorbing theme of
conversation here. Not much else is thought Of talk
ed about; and you might naturally suppose the pub
lle mind here is in state OF Intense excitement Young
Mr. Gorsuch, Who by the bye, is Methodist Minister
oil the Gospel IN this city, and Of the murdered man.
has addressed letter Gov. Johnston of Pennsylva
MIA, published in the Baltimore Sun of this morning. in
which he administers him indignant and severe
proof for is tardness bringing justice the perpe-
traitors of this foul decd. Gov. Johnston the
spot where the murdered corpse OF the victim of Abolition
ianaticIsm and treason Law, within three hours OF the
commission of the horrid deed. The stopped be-
lore the door, and of the passengers got see
but so did not his Exceency; but five DAYS elapsed be-
lore he took any public official notice of IT, and then il
Is too evident he would not ii he had driven
10 II by the almost unanimous voice OF the people.
am proud so my State right in this respect.
She has taken the position in the adoption Of her
new Constitution and she has spoken in a voice that
cannot be mistaken. We tell the people Of the South
10y almost unanimous voice, - We neither your
slaves your free negroes will permit them
TO come among us. Ii your slaves escape from you,
they cannot find home the soil of Indiana. Como
and take them away, and the necessity Of
pellng them from our borders" w.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Commissions of Postmasters.

The Postmaster General is authorised 10y the sixth
section Of the Post Office Act to increase the commits
ons of Posimesters under certain circumstances, as
where the labor of the Postmasters shall be increased
and the commissions fall below the amount allowed for
the fiscal year ending the 30th June 1851 In reply to
certain letters Mr. Hall says, in general letter. that
the quarterly and accounts for the first
quarter Of the year commencing the lst july lS5l
shall have been received and examined, some uniform
rule or general regulation will he adopted in regard To
such commissions, with the view Of giving proper
compensation for the increased labor, if any, imposed
upon the Posimasters by the operation OF the la'e law
and the modified regulations which expected to be
issued before such law goes into effect" Until these
accounts and returns are received the Postmaster Gen
era believes he will have sufficient evidence TO ena
bic him to prescribe to what extent extra allowance
>hall be mode.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

SAD AccrpENr AND DEATH.--NIrs. ELIZABETH HAR
Rrs sister Of Col Jno. C.. Clark, Of this place came to
her death on the 18th inst She riding in carriage
with Hon w. E. Niback our Senator from this Dis
trt and his family Jasper, Ind. whittier they had
gone 10 attend Comp Meeting In going down short
hill near the breast strap o one oil the horses came
nn,..,LIelthe horses ran down the hill and Mrs. H
fell the wheels her body and head were severe
" bruised.
II will he remembered that COL Clark lost his esma'
lie ,adv in similar manner few months ago. Truly,
Tn the midst of life in death" Mrs. Harris
was lady of great mer-her loss will be severely FELT
by her friends-Vincsnnes Sentinel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
,vue county Agriculturai Fair.

7th Sih and 9th of October next. Tie ocrasion will he
Of great and hn il the beginning of
hetter times the Farmers. IL xil create lanInhe
emulation amongst them and greatly condce fo rh- i'm
provement Of Stock, Farming Implements, and Farm
ing. ..ra
An address will he delivered hv Gov. Wright on
Wednes sday the Sth of Octoher.-Cenfrerille Whig
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
The Daily state sentinel.

This paper, published at So per annum since il has
passed under the editorial supervision OF Hon. w j.
Brown, is of the best publications the
editorials characterized with that good sense and
prit. for which its editor is noted. The universal
knowledge of and things connected with the history
of State and National government which he posses
se> renders him Justly enttled to the appelaon given
him by his friends, The Walking Encyclopedia" We
hope him and his valuable paper may be well sustained
both richly deserve successB bennington Reporter
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

The Newbureh (Warrck county, Democrat Of the
10Th instant, says: " Gen. Lane reached home on Sat-
day last after absence in Oregon and Calii" MIA o
about tree years. Many Of our citizens visited hn on
Sunday and yesterday and represent him as being in fine
health and spirits and booking exceedingly wel-indeed
he seems 10 imnrove Iv age ="
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
r,-rhe Sew York courier and Enquifer is guiIty Of

O-The New York COurir and Enquirer is guilty Of
the following:
''The intelligence brought by the Empire City on SAT-
urday, Conmatory and explanatory OF the teiegralhc
news from the Cherokee at New Orleans produced
profound sensation throughout the City. The wreched
lot of the invaders Of excited general commsser
alton but few denied that their aie was merited, and
not many regretted that the expedition, which war nrs
mated nnquty and sustained by the grossest fraud had
ihus suddenly como a fatal termination.
The author of this the who was rejected by the
American Senate Minister to Austria. We mention
this for the credit of the Senate.-Lousre Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

u We informed by Mr.. Chapin, telegrn nphic OP-
.rator that he received intelligence this morning, b,
telegraph, that there 2l Of Cholera and
leaths at Newport Barracks opposite Cincinnati, o.
vesierdiy and thar deaths occurred in Madison lhi,
morning from The same disease
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

OUR OYSTERS IN ENGLASD-One Of the Liverpool
papers states that importation has recently taken
ace the first time ef several packages Of oysters,
bv a vessel from New York These American oysters
were found on examination, to be contained in Jars,
shelcd and preserved vinegar and pepper Il has been
decided thai the rate of duty cured sh does not a.
ny 10 these picked oysters which, being dressed and
actually III for use become eharseabe with the ad rao-
rem dutv as a manufactured artIcle.-N. T. Tribune.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

GTThe water-boy on the Madison up-irain was knock
ID off the and seriously injured Yesterday He
sitting the steps Of the platform, looking unde
the cars, when his head in contact with wood
iouse which he did observe The collision precipi
tdted him I, the ground. H left Edinburgh.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

Opp PaocErDIxc.-The Rising Sun Republican, Of
Saturday last SAYS that woman claiming 10 be the
,rdo,r of John Nj Daniels, who died there in January,
1880 leaving an worth some ten thousand doass
went TO the cemetry and by her labor with spade,
dug down the coffin and removed the lid TO see II she
cond identify the body OF The deceased that Of the
husband she claimed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

o7-The Cincinnati Enquirer says; PETER B. MILES,
who lately was attached RIcEs circus IN the capaci-
inv of drummer took poison Cleveland on Thursday
last and died in honr and half thereafter book
in his possession contained memorandum requesting
that in case Of his sudden death letter shond be writ
ten TO certain female FRIEND informing her OF his de-
cease Sc. He has relations, we learn, at ST. Lo"'s
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

lWc call the attention of our readers TO some very
mportlnt deveopements in the article of Cora MoNT
GoMERY-'-Thc TFhuanrepee Mystery" The writer
ia Mexico and guest of Gen Almonte when these
hines were transnirinr.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

oThe last number OF the .americdn Illustrated Ne,rs
contains supplement filled with beautiful ensrav'ngs u
lus,rana scenes at the N,w York Agricultural far' al
Rochester The Publisher deserves great credit Tor the
pans he is taking give to the American public an IL
usracd newspaper equal those gotten opin London
The subscription price is 100 per annum Address
American Illustrated Ns,cs, New York.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Free Soil Nominations in Wisconsin.

For Governor, i. J. Farwcll; Lieut.. Governor Benz
B. Spaling; Secretary OF State, Eiwd. ID. Holt'n;
Treasurer, J F Willard; Attorney General, Ira c.
Paine; Superintendent Of Public Institution, Wm. Ii.
Lord.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

A correspondent of the New York Herald, writing
from Syracuse and giving account Of the Wing Con-
venon in thar place. says President Fillmore had
friend in the Convention with exception and he an
expectant Of Office
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

The Circuit Court of Jefferson county, motion
of Joseph G. Marshall and T. T. Crtenden, defendants
counsel, granted, Monday last, trial in the
Of the State Jos D. Currie which will probably
come on this term
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

NJ On the steamer Cumberland No. 2. sunk last week
near Rising SUM- there were bxs merchandise Tor
Crainhead < Browning, and fourteen pkgs do Tor Lit
,le Diam & Anderson, indianapolis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
MarYland.

The election for members Of Congress, State officers.
Judges, &C.. takes place Wednesday, the LIST of
October This will be the first election under the new
Constitution. which gives il unusual importance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
Indianapolis and acknowledgements Nor.
taiity.

taIlty.
The tables Of mortality Tor indianapolis and Madison
not given separately in the Census tables for 1850
The nearest which arrive is the counties Of
Marion and JefIerson:
Popu'a ion. No. Of Deaths
Marion. .242SO 54U
Jefferson ..............23 % ,93I ............ 545
On the above statement uf figures have
ments. They tell the tale of Deaths doings. Sections
find employment in Jefferson county. well in olhe
places You that live in glass houses he cautions how
fling stones Sel(-deIence ard not disposition
disparage neighbo'ine> cy county, has prompted
This statement. 90 Better let IL BE-"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

GA teleqraphic dispatch from Cincinnati last even
ing says Impossibe to ship railroad iron TO Madison
no water"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

rrMen and women have become extinct; they died
about sixty years ago and let no heirs Laa'e' o''
Gentlemen have usurped their places.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

FATALITY Twelve cases OF cholera occurred in
Cynthiana, KY, Of which eleven proved fatal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

D' Terrence Beew McSlanus. the Irish Patriot, has
ppencd Commission House and Ship Brokers Office
in San Francisco, California
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
womens, Riglts Convention.


Woman's Convention is bc held at Dublin, Wayne
county, Indiana the l4th OF October next. The Oh
ject Of the Convention is set forth in the following
tract from the Call:
" To all the friends Of Reform. ia whatever depart
mcnt engaged. say come, give your Presence and
cOunselgve them or the sake of the causegIve them
because of the Efforts elevate humanity fully
realize their oIerts while onehalf the laborers IN Re-
form disfranchsed 10y law perverted ly educaion
and degraded ly the oPnIons OF society. War will
time drvnst,e tie naiinns-slavery, political and
pea sonal, will crush Neutrality-suspicious. and sen
suary will poute the earth. while much of lie
al power which should be arraycd against them is lost
lay the pnsi i'm which woman occupies.
ElizabPth Matrhet, Elzt Taylor,
Mary F. Thomas, Susan Bowman,
joel p. Davis Edward Wickcr>ham,
Lydia Davis Lufii,'r Wrkei sham,
Elizabeth Wright, Ann Thomas,
Henry Mind, Jane Grave,
Amanda NJ. Way, Agnes C"uk,
Melissa j. Dlggs, Robert ID. Owen,
George Taylor, Nathan Johnson.
Sept 18th, 1851 Sarah Johnson"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
)HG DOLLAR PER AJIUN N ADVAIGBI |

. Any person Sen1ing ten subscribers will be enti-
tied TO one cupy ats. From The first of July next
subscribers in Marion County will receive their pa
pers through the mail free of postage AT all Post
Offices within 30 miles the postage will be five cents
quarter, and all within three hundred miles ten
cents per quarter. The State Sentinel viii contain
the latest anI most important news by telegraph,
well the mails, and will contain reading mat
ter than any OF the Eastern weeklies.
The coming election is important We
shall have 10 fight our old political enemies, well
the combination of aboliiionism. Cannot
every Of our subscribers procure another one ?
This will double circulation and enable Us to be-
stow more time and labor TO make paper inter
esting A large circulation alone will enable us OF
publish the paper at such cheap rates. Send the
names AMI the money, and when the Sentinel comes
you will have the smiles of your wife, AMI your chill
dren will rise up ami call you blessed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

10 Humility is the low but broad and deep foundation
Of cyory virtue.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02

u Truo wisdom is no, to be too wise.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-02
VOL. XI.
AUSTIN II. BROWN, Publisher.
ONE DOI4I1ARs!

LET THERE BE MORE LIGHT!
Cheap and GOad Reading for the Million!
THE WEEKLY STATE SENTINEL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-11-27

o. We learn from our neighbors, mot having
received copy since Thursday last that the
Burlington Free Press is especially savage on
the Hotels and Boarding Houses Of Montpelier.
Now il is certain that Hotels are not equal to
the Revere, the Irving, the Asor House, and a
great many other of the palaces of Yankee land
In fact II Is certain that they are not up to the
modern Hotel fashions, as we wish enough Of
them at least were, TO accommodate people who
want fashionable hotels, and are willing 10 pay
fashionable rates. But after all, there are two
remarks pertinent 10 this assault Of the Free
Press. The first Is, that the Free Press ought
hot to complain until its toion sets a proper
example in the way of Hotels We think the
Tree Press ought to be quite content if Montpe,
her landlords keep fully up with their almost.
but not quile'l city nsighbors. The next remark
is-drgumenfnm ad homiaem: never did the men,
oers leave Montpelier more healthy, fat and good
looking, than on the close Of the lats SIX week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-11-27
The chance for investing Mt

In Vermont Central Railroad Mortgage Bonds
must be improved promptly, according to the
terms offered. Tuesday next Is the day fer OPP
ening the proposals. of course all offers must
be in Boston by the mail which reaches there
Monday evening. Proposals deposited with T.
7. Walton Jr., Montpelier, at o'clock Monday
morning viii be delivered in time. II is uu-
derstood that all stockholders will be entitled to
the bonds al The acreage rate Of the issue. Out
siders," we suppose, will be expected TO bid
Accordingly two forms are provIdeA, rs follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-11-27
washington County Court.
IuRY CAsrs Continued.

IURY NAsEs NIEn-IOHIlHWtN'
.Shiinan Cady Us. j. "A. $. Whte & others
Trespass on the freehold Verdict for pfh for
si2s3 Peck & Colby for plf Randall for
def't
Jesse Young & ic!G rs. {. Thompson q others
-Assault and battery Verdict for s5-dama-
gcs against two Of tie defendants, and in favor
Of IN. Rice. RcIacId and Henry for pfis.-
Dillingham; for def'ts
SAMUEL Denny vs. Jeraiont Central Roilrodd
Company Acton for neglgently setting ire
10 piece of woods by spark from a defective
engine Verdict for pi'f for So damages
Dillingham; for PIN. Peck & Colby and Car
pcfi,cr for def is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-11-27
Form of Proposal Cor Vermont
Central Railroad Bonds.

To the Treasurer Of The Fremont Central Rail
road Company;
! agree to take Of the
Mortgage Bonds OF the Vermont Central Rail.
road Company, at the average rate of the propo-
sails accepted on the I'd day Of December next.
and 10 pay for the same according TO the terms
of the Circular issued by the Directors of said
Company, dated November 18th, 1851.
Or, you prefer 10 bid, please sign the follow
ing;
TO The Treasurer Of the Vermont Central Rail.
road Company;
propose to take : of the
Mortgage Bonds Of the Vermont Central Rail
road Company, at cents on the Dollar
and to pay therefor according TO the terms Of the
Circular issued by the Directors of said Con pa
ny, dated November 18th, 1851.
See advertisement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-11-27

session. Ifthe editor Of the Free Press lie in
suffering condition, opinion is that 1t is solely
owing to the fact that he was not regular a.
iendant during the session. lie boarded in Bur
hngton too much