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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
improvement Of the Navigation at the Falls
nf the Ohio.

At recent meeting held at Cincinnati, composed of
many persons interested the navigation Of the Ohio
river, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the improvement Of tie Ohio, at the
Falls at Louisville is a work of importance to
Cincinnati and the whole West, than any other OF the
great undertakings in which they at present inter-
ested and that will to agitate the matter
until full relief is given.
On this matter the Cincinnati Enquirer says:
ssThis is interesting and important subject, in
which the people of nearly the whole country more
or less Interested But the great point is, how is this
Improvement to be madea By charging the present
canal-by making one en- the Indiana slde-or by
throwing dam the river the foot OF the Falls!
We look upon this improvement OF great national
Importance and fully within the constitutional power oi
Congress but unless plan be devised which Will
unite parties and be effective when executed, Congress
will do nothing. The resolutions adopted make no
mention how this improvement should be made. We
think il highly important that the mode and manner
should be pointed out Did the meeting have no opin-
ion the subect7"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
ON this matter the Cincinnati Enauirer saws:
Public Sentiment in Oregon.
IFrom the Oregon Spsctator.1


The subject Of President-makine is engaging a large
share of attention from the press in all parts Of the
United States The name Of Gen. Cass, with the de-
mocracy seems most conspicuous-his meme is embla-
zoned in capitals the masthead Of large number OF
the democratic journals. His unwearied exerons in
behalf of the Union during the great struggle last sum-
mer has gained him troops Of friends, and frightened
his chances for securing the nomination for the Presden
cy in 1852. He proved himself firm and steadiast
friend of the Unioa When such Cass, Clay
Webster and Foote are found pulling together for the
Of the Union untarnished, led TO BE-
lievc Justice and wisdom their side.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

1.-THE Wing friends of Mr.. Defrees ought to be
der great obligations for occasionally stirring him
mp. By this means he is made give interest to
his Journal which had become dry and stale a de-
claration in electment half stick full Of editorial
all that oozed of his BRAIN The stimulus which
we administer will prevent the dry rot.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

1.-THE Journal supports the administration of Mr..
Fillmore, but is opposed to his nomination Mr.. Gen.
try, whig mernoer Of Congress, and gentleman ol
talents and influence, aludng this class of politicians
in Tennessee, says:
'Would Tennessee abandon Fillmore? Would she
by abandoning the Wing platform, tacitly his
coursel Pc hoped not-he believed not-he was cer-
tain she would not. Why should the Wings aban-
don their eolors2 This was the time to be prond o
them. Had not Fillmore acted welll Had not Web
ser behaved nobya Had Clay behaved rsssctablyf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

U-The whigs in talking about rivers and harbors,
tell only about the snags, loss Of property and life
cant get word out of them either the wisdom or
consttutionalty of taxing the treasury with the inn
provement Of all the rivers and harbors. II say Jim,
do you think il is wrong 10 steal these fowlsl" Thas
great moral question:" says Jim. "We1l discuss IL
some other time. Hand do'sn smother Pullsf-LoSis-
riHe Dem.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

EDITons IN TowN.-Among the distinguished gentle
men now in city, notice Hon. MiLroN GREGG,
Hon. d. P. HOLLOWAY and Hon. GEO. w. LANE, all
Editors and all Honorable, the former gentleman hav
ing been member Of the Constitutional Convention,
and both the latter members of the Legislature.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

pCol. A. C. Pepper, of Ohio county, and S. Porter
Of Switzerland have been nominated candidates for
Representatives. We rejoiced to see the name of
Col. Pepper on the ticket; strong minded, with clear
and practical views and great experience in legislation
he will be most valuable member.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

1.-THE Cincinnati Commercial of Monday contained
account of ''Horribe accdent-Great loss of life" !"
occasoned by the "breakng down of the Louisville and
Frankfort Railroad BRIDGE" 1t stated that whilst the
train, with two passenger cars containing engineers,
superintendent, and others connected with the ne was
crossing bridge, west Of Frankfort, the
bridge gave way and fell with tremendous crash pre-
ciPtating locomotives, cars passengers, &c., into the
stream, distance of twenty feet. 1t is stated that
the Gloss of life was terrible"
We gather from the Louisville papers the following
facts in regard to this accident which is not terri
BILE" led believe at first, though it is bad
enough 1t the bridge Benson Greek that fell
dragging the cars after it. There was locomotive
attached. EDMUND BACON and JOHN FRANEY were
instantly killed, and woman morally wounded. Some
eight ten others hurt, several badly. The
woman has since died.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

o. Among the disastrous effects of the storm night
before last we may mention that it produced congom
GRAFTON of two of Editorial articles which, by
strange magnetic influence were melted into one, and
to injured the qualities Of both. Our CON-
positor joined them together, but shall take the lib
e.:y Of divorcing them in our weekly.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

MApYIArp--The new Constitution formed for Mary
land prohibits the Legislature from passing any law to
abolish the relation Of master and slave. In the appoint
Of Representatives, il shows greater regard for
rotten borough corporations, and the people OF the
rural districts than for the in the city Of Baltimore.
Though the city may have population fifty times as
large as the largest county in the State, only have
four times a. many Representatives.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
GIN. tASr.-The San Francisco Herald, under the

head Of news from Oregon, says,
General Joseph Lane has been nominated by a con-
tention of the people, irrespective of party. card
date for Congress, and will in opposition TO Mr..
Thurston who candidate for reelection. They are
both democrats"
Since that time Mr.. Thurston has died. and pre-
sumo Gen. Lane will be elected without much opposi-
ton
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

Uwe have received the Daily State Sentinel, pub
lcation Just commenced by the enterprsng proprietor
of the State Sentinel, Indianapolis 1t very neatly
printed and edited with the characteristic ability of u
j. Brown May the noble Democracy Of Marion fully
appreciate and sustain their excellent Daily -Salera
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
AUSTIN Fl. BROWN, Publisher,
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ANY person Sending ten subscFlbers VIII be enti-
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pers through the mail free of postage. AT all Post
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quarter, and all within three hundred miles ten
cents per quarter. The State Sentinel will contain
the latest and most important by telegraph,
well as the mails, and will contain more reading mat
ter than any of the Eastern weeklies.
The coming election is important one. We
shall have TO fight old political enemies, as well
the combination of abolitonism. Cannot
every one of our subscribers procure another one
This will double circulation and enable to be-
stow more time and labor to make our paper inter
esting large circulation alone will enable us OF
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names and the money, and when the Sentinel comes
you will have the smiles of your wife, and your chill
dren will rise up and call you blessed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

ANDERsoN.-We learn from the Anderson Gazette,
that the stimulus already given to the town. by the ap-
proach of the of the Belleonaine Railroad, very
apparent number Of houses being erected, among
which the Gazette notices large Hotel, by our old
friend William Myers preparatory to the increased
business about to be created.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

VIOLENT SroRM.-A terrific storm visited Louisville
Saturday evening Two substantial brick houses were
unroofed and cbimneys blown down. One of the corni.
ces of st. Paul's Church blown of--the steamer
California blown fr,n her moorings-the steamer
Mary Stephens had her chmneys blown overheard.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

The BANK OF SPRrNGF1ELD.-A new Bank has been
organized Springfield, Ohio, under the law Of last
winter. Oliver Clark, President, and VIM. McMeans,
Cashier The Bank is to be ready for business
or before the 10th of June.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

OThe following Post offices have been recently es-
tablished in Indiana:
Fosters Mills, Johnson co.; Little Elkhart Eikhart
co.; New Bethel, Marion CO.. Zion Grant co.; Harris
Mills, Harrison co. /; Olive, Marion co.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
Deficiency. =,

This deficiency equal to 552 S39 hogs of this years
average, and the total fraction less than two-thirds
Of the number packed last year.
The deficiency in the whole West including number
and weight may therefore, think be put down with
safety at one-thrd.
In addition to the falling off in the nuaber packed in
the West, there is deficiency of 900 in the hogs
driven South follows:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

r7-Daniel Richardson, son Of W. c. Richardson, was
drowned in the Wabash at Logansport Friday last,
whilst bathing. He was 81 years Of age.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

D COL John w. Forney is, the Harrisburg Union
says be the Democratic candidate for Clerk of the
House Of Representatives at Washington the ensuing
session Of Congress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

A MAN KrLLED.-A man named George Eusey was
killed by Thomas Weaver, in Fountain county Indiana,
on the 11th inst.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

E-Lawrenee B. Stockton, Esq, is the Democratic
nominee for Representative in Tppecanoe county. Mr..
S. is gentleman Of excellent qualifications, and we
hope he will be elected. We need just such in
Ieoislative eounsels
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

We received Of the new three cent pieces yester
day. 1t is beautiful coin and under the Postag
law will be found very useful.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

BY comparing the above with the statement as first
published slight variation will be observed
of the figures; for instance, have added thou
sand to the number packed in Cincinnati the last
son. This we may say is the only alteration of any i'm
portance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
The Court.

The charge of Judge McLane to the Grand Jury was
able, patriotic effort We shall lay it before our
readers procure copy
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

buThere are some singular names in this world. We
have on our subscription books the of Christian
Blessing, and Hasten Love!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY ss, 1851.

D-The Journal seems to think that the Democratic
Convention failed endorse the Sentinel by the
solutions which were reported by Mr.. Stewart, and
unanimously adopted and sustain his position he
pies the following resolution
ResoLred, That whatever may be the opinion Of indi-
vduas to the wisdom the details of the Fugitive
Slave law it the duty of all good citizens conform
to Its requstions and carry out good faith the cond-
tioas Of that compromise domestic sareTy, acteh
co-eral Nth the Federal Government.
The italics are bis, but we shall let them remain Had
been the author of the resolution they very
words should have talicsed. What is the meaning
Of this Resoluon7 II is certainly very plain and exp
cit Those who run may read: Whatever may be the
opinion any gentleman the slavery question and there
various shades Of opinions in relation this nsltu-
ton; yet when the Constitution formed these con-
fcting views were compromised, and the North agreed
deliver the South their runaway slaves. This was
the great compromise alluded to- which is coeval with
the existence of the Federal Union and that in good
faith bound carry out this compromise, by the
of constitutional laws for that purpose In
this Resolution there is word about repeal,
notifications defects any Of that sort Of twaddle
which is constantly in the mouth of those sneaking op
ponents Of the law, who have the independence
speak their sentiments.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY "a, 1851.


Pork in the West.
The Cincinnati Price Current contains an interesting
article on the Pork trade in the West, from which we
collect the following summary.
NUMBER OF HOGS PACKED.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

GJ' You let the South you into your trucking
support Of the compromise measures" " There is
danger-nerer l1as." "a ep Northern regiments rould
hare tohipped them into submission" These
very common remarks, especially to those whom de-
voved the responsibility of settling these questions
We have frequently been assaulted and nsuted by these
kind of remarks from who know nothing about the
structure OF our government, and whe have SYM
pathy for the black than the white man. To all such,
and to all the world, We frankly confess
alarmed. Had the combined powers of Europe decar.
ed war of determination against u.s. we should have
been calm and unmoved. The path of duty would have
been plain, and in the hands Of God and the country
we would have trusted to the issue. But when the
strong arm of the government is lifted to destroy the
weakest member Of the Unon,-when the son is re-
qured raise his hand against the father and brother
is arayed against brother in deadly conflict then call
towards. The following article which we clip from
the Madison Tribune is just and eloquent picture Of
the consequences of arayng portion of the country
against another in civil war.
The idea of this Union surviving the shock Of in
testine is perfectly preposterous Such thing
never be- What Brother moy be arrayed against
brother in hostile array, and may spill the blood Of
parents in the struggles" and yet glorious Union
will still survive the shock! No sir; whenever it
this, the days of this Republic will be numbered, and
her 90 down in blood. We may witness the raging
of the natural elements in the fierce thunder
that passed over our city on Saturday morning. The
ghtnngs OF heaven may play around heads with the
fercest nensty-the deep-toned thunders striking
ror to every heart. The stormking may be posting
upon the wings Of the tempest, while the very bowels
of the earth appear to be upheaving with terrible
commotion, in the last thrses of expiring
And yet, amid this raging of the elements, could
calmly repose upon our pillow, consolng ourself with
the reflection that the storm would pass Overland
that the morrow would witness again the sun in the
heavens shedding his gladdening and reyviyng beams
upon herb tree, fruit and flower But when that
terrible storm, alluded in the above extract shall
burst upon country, in all its iury-when we shall
hear the blast of the trumpet summoning people
mortal confiict-when shall see ''brother arrayed
against brother and father against son. all the pomp
and circumstance of war-then indeed, may the heart
of the patriot sink within him. Then have
assurance that our republican institutions will rear
themselves above the struggling hosts, and come out
unscathed from the conflict. Then have hope
that the rays Of civil and religious liberty will ever
again cheer and gladden. hearts. No, sir talk not
of this Unon-ths glorious Unon sealed and
ted with the blood of fathers. surviving for day.
the shock Of battle waged between brethren of the same
political household. Such thing never be-"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-29

The above shows the deficiency in number to be 3I9
353 The deficiency in weight ten per cent. Last
year the hogs averaged 205 lbs while this year the
erage only 1S5 lbs According to this, the product
Of The two years would be as follows in pounds:
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
BE LIKE A TURK IN DRESS.

Go it, ladies', hoist The breeches,
Don the costume, n In Turk:
Bring it early forth and teach US
How the heatbcn fashions WORK.
Go #. fadies-noW's the weather.
Don't you .nnk it is so tool
Introduce it! altogether.
Fater not because you're few.
Introduce the Turkish habits,
for one will help you through;
Cause / bate to look, of SabbatlIs
On piece of silk, though new.
Give me rantaIoons, though flowing
For, they are before the sack;
Whichwe see all ladies go i'll
Looking like barley stack.
Away with "draggle tails" and "hounces;"
Away with cotton, moss ard bran;
Away-but bark, my lady announces
''Go it, ladies', while you can"
The other night while ont walking,
With lady young and fair:
Twice had she, while TO me talking,
Heard her dress, with anguish, tear.
Twice il caught, and twice was rigen:
Twice her patience bore the shock;
Twice she humb!y called on heaven,
For tidy Turkish frock. JONATHAN.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

DIDN'T LIKE THE ABoLITIoNIsTs.-T
Aberdeen (Miss.) Independent, of July
18th, gives the following anecdote:
"a slave Of one of orr fellcw-citizens
ran away and went to Ohio He stayed
there some time. among his friends, the
Abolitionists His master nad given him
up entirely, when about three, weeks
ago, he was aroused from his slulnber by
Manuel, the veritable fellow who had
been runaway so long. He shook his
master cordially by the hand, expressed
great sorrow for having run away from
him and his determination never to leave
him again to 60 TO free State. He
prefers slavery to Ohio freedom He
says a negro has no chance tnere-can
get no employment. and is infinitely
worse off thar in State of slavery
lie likes any body else better than Ohio
AbolitionistS
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
Gin Mandatory.

1NHE undersigned has permanently located
l. himself in the town of Washington, where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience in the business, he
hatters himself that he will be able TO furnish
an article superior to any now in use Persous
wishngte purchase are invite d to call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere Par
tcular attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
share OF public patronage is respectfully so!ic-
tied.
THOMAS J LAWS
Washington, July II, 1850 [2s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
FL LII G. o o ID $ .

<sE7Rs> THE subscribers are now erSap
eS1 opening their stock of RM2
FALL GOODS, -
TO which they invite the attention of Planters.
These Goods were purchased by the package
from frs. hands in New York, and can be sold at
prices that will give entire satisfaction. Say
1900 yards Kerseys, (all wool flling0
2,o00 yards plain and plaid Linseys, all wool
filling,
1900 yards heavy Lowefls,
300 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
80 pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Coats, some very fine, and
worth 1875 pair,
10 bales Shiitings and Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Russetis,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans.
Gents Boots and Shoes of all qualities,
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes,
Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Flannels, all colors.
Wool fweeds, large assortment,
With many other Seasonable Goods for Ladies
and Gentlemens wear,
Bagging, Rope and Twine
Look at our Stock before you buy. nm
McCOLLUM & FELLOWSzll
Camden, Sept. I, 1850 l45
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
Britl's Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD co.
ARKANSAS.

II ME subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
and the public, that he still continues bust
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families, and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will be
moderate as those Of any other house i'm the
SOUTH evidence of which he refers to the
following
RULES:
Boarding per month, $40
Boarding and lodging peg week, So so
' day, IS
Single meal, 25
Lodging, 25
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
hecpng horse per week, S3
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Oct 80, IS45-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
Nelson's Hotel,

FU LTON, AR X A N SAS
vENHE undersigned takes pleasure in annouuc-
Il ing TO his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, TO accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty oi
provender and attended by careful osters.
No exertions on his part will be spared tn render
comfortable all who may be pleased to give him
a call.
C. Il. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851 [3df
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
N 0DHH0" "O
REV ALLEN M. SCOTT. PRINcrrAL

THE copartnership heretofore existing under
i the name of Collins, Little 4. Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to the subscribers by note or account are requested
to make immediate payment, as the affairs Of the
firm must be settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration Of the extreme enity
extended TO the customers Of the house during
the continuance Of the copartnershp those who
are indebted to will attend promptly 10 this
call, and save us the unpleasant necessity of pac-
ing our claims in the hands of attorney for
collection.
The remaining stock of Dry Coods, Clothing.
Hardware and nware will be sold at very re-
duced prices and ON twelve months credit. We
have a general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pur-
chases made by either OF the undersigned for ac-
count Of Collins Little s, Co, heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE & co.
Fulton. Jan. II, 1851. }tr
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

The Allegheny (Penn.) Enterprise re-
rates the following singular occurrence
which took place short time since at
the house of Mr.. Conliu about IA
miles from that place,
IA young girl, of genteel appearance.
entered the house with an infant in her
arms, and asked for drink upon which
Mrs. Conlin started to the spring for fresh
water, leaving an infant of her own in
the cradle. On her return, the stranger
had mysteriously departed, and in about
an hour afterwards she discovered, to her
horror and surprise, that her own child
had beer taken from the cradle and a
colored child left in its place. Nothing
has been heard from them since.''