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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
More of the Fruits .

We learn by despatch in the Tribune that the city
of Syracuse New York has been the scene of another
riot and open resistance the execution of law by the
Higher Law advocates. 1t appears that fugitive slave
arrested, and brought before the Commissioner and
Immediately the cry of Kidnapper raised the bells
rang and the mob collected before the office Of the
Commissioner, and forcible at effected.
The slave recaptured the evening and on the
return of the negro the examination resumed with
closed doors. 1t being the County Fair Day, large
concourse of people surrounded the police Office where
the negro and the white men undergoing exam
nation.
About dusk the crowd began throw stones into the
window of the police office pretty freely which had the
effect ad oun the Cour; till o'clock morn.
ing
For while after the adjournment the crowd seemed
dsperse but at about o'clock they began to break
the windows and doors, AMI thus made entrance
into the building, and carried off the negro.
All of weapons used in the ARRAY. Pistols
were fired from both sides, but learn that
they took effect any Several persons bad
y hurt from clubs and stones, but seriously.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
CONSUL OWEN.

We publish to-day, letter of Mr.. Owen, addressed
to the Editor of the Washington Republic, excupatory
of his conduct in the affair OF the execution of American
citizens at Havana. Ii Is not such yindcation OF him
self should like TO sect is not such one
will satisfy the public mind that everything within the
compass of human effort done by hum, TO prevent
the efusion of blood The letter itself shows want Of
energy and rmness the part of the Consul, wholly
unsuited for such trying emergency little of the
spirit and rmness OF Pocahontas this occasions might
have saved the lives of his deuded countrymen while II
would have embalmed himself in their grateful remem
brance forever.
While on this subject may he pardoned for again
peatng, that have undertaken TO defend Mr..
Owens conduct in this affair. On the 18th Of August
last. speaking of the Consul remarked
a. We have a word say IN justification OF his
inerrenfiOn policy when the lives Of his countrymen
were to he sacrificed If he did not do all that il
possible for in his situation to do spare the Ell
fusion of blood he is unworthy, of the high position he
occnpies aud should lie dismissed at But until
hear further particulars, unwilling to atri
butte him that cod-hearted indifference to human SUI
lerng with which he is charged. Sincerely do We hope
that he may be fully able TO vindieaie himself.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Pension Agents i'm Washington.

The best agent in the world for presenting old musty
claims against the government is old clerk, who has
at odd times ransacked the files and hunted up the fat
cases. rejected by the commissioners, perhaps under
their influence. They know just how much proof is
wanted and generally know how and where to find il.
The salary of the chief clerk is 81 900 year In the
last two years James G.. Berrett Joseph l. Coombs,
and Rev. French s. Evans have all held the office of
chief clerk and have successfully resigned and opened
offices for the prosecution of claims against the govern
ment The information impaired to them whilst in of.
fee enables them to prosecute these claims with great
success, and they sometimes realize 90 thousand
year their share Of the spoils Their usual charge
is half Of the sum recovered. Members of Con-
gress instead of attending this branch Of business or
their constituents gratutously, often charge enormous
fees. During the last Congress, the Rev. Orrin Fow.
Ter, congressional minister, who was member from
Massachusetts, it is said made thousands of dollars by
the transaction of this kind Of business for which he
charged enormous fees. When there was no question
before the House involving the right of niqgs he
generally at the Pension Office claiming precedence Of
all others as a member of Congress, and pressing BIZ
business the department, and exacting enormous
fees for his services IL he had been lawyer, sucl
conduct would have been regarded as unworthy thu
profession; but he a minister it overlooked
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
The Weather.

The weather continues dry -dry-dry. No rain All
signs fail. The brooks dried up. Wells and els
terms are failing. Ii is impossible to break up falow
grounds for seeding and the grain that is lies in
the dry earth without sproutng Corn has prematurely
dried up and the leaves remaining the forest trees have
parched and withered appearance. Navigation is al
most suspended on the Ohio river, and from present ap
pearances the prospect of any immediate rise is very
uncertain. The Indian is approaching, and du-
ring that delightful period seldom have heavy rains.
The want of rain is great drawback farmers,
who have made preparations for sowing large crop OF
wheat and unless rain very soon, it
rally effect the aext wheat crop, which for years past
has formed, if not the chief staple large item in the
agricultural products of Indiana.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Scarcity of Money.
The Cincinnati Price Current says:


The scarcity of money continues, ard We think will
continue until rise in the ri, produces active
Of trade until them rates will rule much higher
than is usual at this season Of the year.
Dizziness continues characterize every department
Of trade On Saturday favorable change occurred in
the weather. and rain during that day and Sunday gave
promise Of improved navgation but it did not prove
sufficient effect the river this point, and have
still report a suspension Of navigation; and the pro-
duce markets. of the same inactive APP
pearance previously noticed Trade however, is heal
thy, and with fair stage of water every department
would exhibit active appearance the present dull
being caused wholly by the interruption of navga
ton chief outlet"
MONEY IN New YoRK.-We copy the following from
Thompson's Reporter of the 18th instant:
Money is gradually becoming abundant but
the Infamous attempts of many persons to keep up the
rates Of money by spreading of failures which
have existence, but which, in cases. produ-
ced by the rumors check the of confidence in
paper, although money has become, palpably, more
easy. The payments from the country good, and
every effort is made by indebted merchants in the city
to get in funds, and diminish their outstanding obga-
tions; consequently each days payment into bank is
step towards and the stoppage of des-
perae borrowers has checked the demand for money
high rates. The current is now running towards the
CITY"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

. 70 The Lafayette Courier is Of the opinion that our
laws are so framed to give the lie the principles
laid down in our declaration Of Independence and that
though all men may be created equal, yet the for
nations OF society SUCH in these latter days. that it
impossible that the colored man, however worthy
whites OF course the editor Abolitionist and an
Ellis at that is in favor of granting the black man the
same rights and privileges" such voting holding
Office, etc., enjoyed by white men, he would not have
written in this style. He thinks also, that q free
institutions have placed yoke Of oppression upon
the coored mans neck. No wonder the opposition and
abuse of snch miserable Abolitionist only the more
commended Senator Bright to the sound Democracy of
the State last winter As the Sentinel well remarks,
the support Of such men will work more ninry and
create more prejudice against Gov Wright than the
opposition Of every Democratic paper in the State
Madis0Rian.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
A just sentiment.

The Editor of that sterling Democratic journal, the
Lawrenceburgh Register, abiding to Governor Wright
and Senator Bright says:
" The war that e-soi and wing papers would have
believe exists between Senator Bright and Governor
Wright and which they are laboring so increasingly
perpetuate is matter of their own and such,
not he made matter in which the Democratic party
Of the State be Immediately interested in. Between
long they of service in their public capacity
the democratic party will give them aid to ge " and
do good :" but when either of them shall be found want
ing Democratic faith, the party will readily dis
card them.
However, the ullsome praise of free-soil organs Of
Joseph A Wright adds nothing to his already exalted
fame with us. If he is sound in the faith for
hm-if not, we are against him. Principles, not men.
is what We labor for"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
From the Lafayette Courier.l
Aid and fort.

The Huntington Observer, which, by the way is a
Democratic paper of the right stripe, and displays edl
toral talent worthy OF larger spheres gives the Senti
mel man the following clip under the head OF SYM
pathy.n .at
Bill Brown of the State Sentinel is sympathetic
fellow He spares pains in indicating Owens char
acter he says Mr. Owen give Satisfactory reasons
to the Administration for his conduct, sc. The Ad-
mnistraton asks no nalion-Flmore has said by
his actions that he acted according to his views and
will doubtless thank Bill Brown for taking up the cud
gei in his defence Defending Wing Administration
is what we thought Bill Brown would come TO. And
up this way expected anything else-we are not
disappointed"
a pretty serious charge to make against the " Dem
ocratic Organ" p -
Now this is a lie manufactured out OF whole cloth,
cloth, by the Editor Of the Huntington Obser, and ut
tered and published by the Lafayette Courier
knowing the time that it false and forged.
We have never uttered one word in defence Of Allen F.
Owen but the contrary have condemned him, and
his brutal and nhuman conduct towards COL Crttenden
and his associates in language strong could
command, and have equally condemned the President
for not removing him. We do not exchange with the
Huntington Observer. The editor does not pa
per, and of course the whole was wiul and malicious
fabrication.
The Fort Wayne Times, (Whig) on the other hand
is equally in its abuse of us for condemning the
conduct of the President and the American Consul
The editor says: 7a
We have read articles in his paper, OF late, upor
the subject that could suitably characterize
without descending to the of language entirely un
becoming the columns of public journal. The leas
that we say of them is, that if words trea
sonabe well " overt acts ~ they would constitute
the very quintessence of treason. We presume, how
ever, they thrown of in haste, and under erce
menf, and that the editor in his calmer, cooler mo
ments, would not approve of them himself"
Mr.. Wood, who is wing and office holder unde
Mr.. Fillmore's administration, freely excuse Ou
language several occasions has been somewhat point
ed and severe One prepared to defend the admnstra
ton might find in it much unsaited his taste but tn
man, who like the editor of the Huntington Observer
manufactured the story without any excuse, except t.
crafty little petty malice engendered because w
could not endorse his anti-compromise free soil notion
we have excuse. We therefore meet the sande
in the plain language which it deserves.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Crops and Markets.

Crops everywhere promise to be very abundant. On
the upper lakes some complaints have been made by
grain growers but this is exception the universal
abundance and good quality of the cereal product How
far the large crop now coming in be turned to a
profitable account, is question yet to be solved The
price of breadsufs Just now in England, would hardly
seem to further shipments but the consumption
there has been greatly increased from causes-he
prosperity OF the manufacturing interests and the low
prices which have ruled throughout the year What
ever the crop on her soil may be, Britain pur
chase largely elsewhere and il fair suppose
that this supply may be furnished from country The
rest OF Europe have already drained their granaries and
their own harvests will give them any material
plus There is prospect it is true, that prices will
rule low but in the absence of speculation the farmer
will realize greater portion of it than has been awarded
to him in the past and may hope for steady market
Hunts Mer. Mag. SO Rsl tsa'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

COLONIZATION MEETING AT New YoRK-On Fri
day evening public meeting was held in Rev. DIR.
Springs church, Nassau street, New York hear adj
dresses in behalf of the Colonization movement
Amongst the audience thiry-six coored persons
who to sail the following day for Liberia Rev.
Mr. Pease, general agent for the society at Washington
was the principal speaker. He dwelt the cahocity
of the socieys objects and organization and appealed
for support to phlanhropsts of all and parties
He traced providental design in the results which
must accrue to Africa from the colonization of free col
ored persons who, while residing in the United States
many Of the arts Of life. He cited cases to show the
good that has already been achieved by emgrants sent
out IN connexion with this society, and expressed be-
lief that in next December those with whom he labors
will be able to send out from 300 500 from New Or
leans The other speakers were Rev. Mr.. Orcott and
Rev. Mr.. West of Pittsburg the former of whom re-
commended the movement the effective means of
suppressing the slave trade which has hitherto baied
all the costly Efforts of the British people and govern
ment
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
He don,t answer.


Gen. Scott, being written to, months since by
gentleman of Pennsylvania at the request of eight
bers Of the State Senate addressing him the undoubt
ed Wing candidate for the Presidency, and requesting
his opinions the various political questions which have
agitated the country the following characteristic
letter, in reply:
WASHINGTON, March &c, 1851.
SR:-l have received your letter (marked ''conden.
tal y in which after committing the of supposng
to be fully before the country the Wing candi-
date for the Presidency You proceeded interogate
me on many points of grave public interest.
Permit TO say, that, considering shall probably,
only have Wing candidate for the Presidency through
a National Convention, and that cannot be its nom-
nee except by the force of the unsolicited partay Of
large masses OF the countrymen:
Considering, also, that If my character principles
be not already known it would now be idle to attempt
to supply the deficient information by paper
essons of wisdom and virtue, made for the OCCASION
And considering that if answer your queries must
go on and others already before as well
the long series that would inevitably folow-to the dis.
gust of the public,
will beg permission to close this acknowledgements
Of your letter by subscribing myself,
With great respect,
Your obedent servant
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

young man named Pharaoh, aged 90 years, who
murdered Miss Sharpless, in Pennsylvania an aniable
school teacher and simply get possession Of her gold
watch, before he sent to the other world from the
gallows turning his father who standing at the
foot OF the platform and gave him the following terrible
rebuke: $3.50 11fs .efis 11c - io ,os|
Father, you know you have not acted good part
toward me you have never offered good example
to follow but permitted grow up in ignorance and
vice y -it tfaI ifiE y ~ s5fe3ils -a4
What terrible words are these 10 be addressed to
father, by son standing nnder gibbet a7e' 81
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

n- The Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana
Railroad is now open from Lake Erie to Mishawaka, IN
Indiana distance Of hundred and ftyseven miles
The cars ran Mishawaka on the 23d ultimo. These
Companies have opened since the LIST OF December last
eghty-two miles of road. In few days the road
will be opened to South Bend, making eighy-sx miles
of new line and total of one hundred and sxty-one
miles from Monroe Toledo, at the bead of Lake Erie
1t is expected this line will be opened to Laporte in
few weeks The total amount of new line opened will
be one hundred and thirteen miles, all within one year,
and the greater part put under contract since February
losf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Cold Comfort.

Prentice, Of the Louisville Journal speaking Of Gen.
Scott, says:
We have doubt at all of Gen. S~otts position in
relation TO the great of paccaton and union,
still well convinced that the people Of the South
will not support him, and ought not support him,
candidate for the Presidency, unless he shall
with full exposition of his views to the Compromise,
exposition expressly and avowedly intended for the
whole people Of the United States"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

70 Gov. Johnston, who was one Of the first to hear
Of the murder by blacks at Christana, being near the
of the tragedy the morning, did not issue his
Proclamation, offering reward till five days aterward
He busy, meanwhile, in delivering Anti-slavery
eleetoneerng speeches. and telling the people what
di6cations are required in the Fugitive Slave Law
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

The Herald saws :

Inc Herald says:
The Hon. G. w. Julian, late M. c. from Indiana
addressed the F. s. Convention last evening with Pecu
liar power and felicity He commenced by abusing his
own State soundy."
When he came to speak of the dough-aees and those
who opposed his election, he said:
NV friends covet the severest powers oil sarcasm
those arrows attributed by the poets the Gods With
which might rip the rotten and corrupt hearts oil
doughfaces. / would wage a of unreenting ex-
termination against the whole race OF Christess
whelps"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

CRANBERRIEs.-The cranberry crop is likely prove
deficient this season. We take the following from the
Minnesota Pioneer:
" Cranberres begin to come into our market but not
abundanty we hoped by any means. II there should
be surplus OF this fruit in Market it from
year well last, the cranberry marshes have been
drowned out by high water"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Virginia.

Col. Joseph Johnson is the Democratic nominee Tor
Governor and Shelton Leake for Lieutenant Govern
or COL Johnson resides in Harrison county, Western
Virginia has represented the District many years IN
Congress- and was during the late session oil The Legs
lature elected Governor He is gentleman OF resPec-
table talents and great personal popularity and worth
We regard his election as certain
The Wing Convention has nominated George W.
Summers Of Kanawha, candidate for Governor,
Samuel Watts Of Norfolk, for Lieutenant Governor, and
S. S. Baxter for Attorney General The Convention
then adopted resolutions recommending their nominees
endorsing the Compromise measures, and applauding
the administration declaring Mr. Fillmore entitled TO
the confidence Of the Wing party They further pro-
claim that the Wings Of Virginia support no man
who is not true the Union and the COMPROMISE, and
the North that the Union can only be preserved
by maintaining the Constitution in letter and IN spirit
The resolutions do formally nominate Mr. Fillmore
they however, Indicate decided preference for him as
the next Presidential candidate:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Ed;tor;a,Chonge.

C b. Bentley former Editor of the Terre Haute Jour.
nal has transferred the establishment to VIM f. Me-
Lean, who will conduct the paper in future. His sal
uatorys brief and to the pointDemoerstico of
We wish him success. Mr. Bentley retircs with our
good wishes for his future prosperity and happiness
He WILDE candidate for Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives at the ensuing session. % 8sei rl ia
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
Suitable Alliances.

The Locolocos Of Pennsylvania have made satisac
tory arrangement with the " Church Burning Natives,
and the latter expected TO in body for Big
ler.-DGyfoR Gazette.
There is not shadow Of foundation for this reckless
assertion. The Philadelphia Sun, the organ of the
church burning natives supports Johnston and the whole
Wing ticket in Pennsylvan Collector Lewis of Phil
adelphia and District Attorney Ashmea, who were or
rgnay natires" and who in 1S4S with the aid Of the
notorious Lewis brought over the whole party the
support of Taylor and received fat Offices as the reward
for their labors, urging and with success,
union Of the whole party on the Wing ticket.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

BTAmong the distinguished visitors TO our city, we
notice old friend DR.. Thomas C.. Moore, formerly
Senator from Daviess and Knox. The Doctor now re-
sides in Westhed, Clark county, Illinois. He repre-
sented Clark county in the Legislature during the last
session, and was jealous advocate for liberal system
OF railroad charters in which State so much inter-
ested May attend the Doctor in all his
tons and laudble aspirations.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1, 1851.


The newspaper establishment advertised in the col
umns Of this paper as being fos SALE is one of the old
democratic papers in the State. The material Of
the office very good and the location is one of the
best in the State for good democratic paper. We
will be pleased give any further information TO any
nnn dnSirinn 10 nnrcLns So
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BacIking.

The Madison Tribune denies ever having defended
Consul Owen Perhaps the editor is right in his denial
but confess that have understood his articles
having tendency excuse and paate the conduct
Of that official. AS wing and supporter Of Mr..
Fimores administration he is entitled the fall benefit
Of this denial We therefore, copy the following from
a late number of that paper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

The Trustees OF the State University were com
PEELED to adjourn from Bloomington to this place for the
purpose of procuring quorum. The members of tho
board now in session here DIR. ID. II Maxwell, DR..
s. T, Cronet, Hon. r.. d. Owen, Hon. John !. Nor
rison and Hon. James Morrison The prospects OF the
University are very fatteriHga ba1al - iifs ~
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-10-09

Lawrenceburgh and indianapolis Railroad.
We understand that the citizens Of Cincinnati have
subscribed about forty thousand dollars toward the con-
structiOn Of the Lawrenceburgh and indianapolis Rail-
way The whole line will soon be under contract. The
Importance Of this route clearly mani
tested than at tbs time, when navigation is almost sus-
pended on the Ohio river aaf