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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Col. willis A. Cormau.

This gentleman has been elected by majority of four
thousand four hundred and ninetythree votes over Eli
P. Farmer, Wing The is highly creditabe to Col
Gorman when il is considered that efforts
were made by the Whg press and especially the Ind-
State Journal dsparage his claims and
for his competitor the entire Wing The following
complimentary notice we clip from the vncennes Sent
nell and desire to add testimony in his BEHALF
able arl efficient member Of Congress, and sound and
consistent Democrat:
alt is with great pleasure that announce to all
lovers of the Unon home and abroad the reelection
of Col. Gorman one Of the champions of the Compro
mise measures and the sound exponent of the nfexble
principles of the Democratic party OF the Sixth Con-
gressonal District. His majority is four thousand four
hundred and ninetythree the Rev. Eli p. Farmer,
Wing Of the old siamp,-an increase over double the
majority received by him Mr. Watts lii lS49. AT
that time, Col. Gorman's majority twelve hundred
and seventy Now that he has been tried and found
wanting, be is returned Congress, endorsed by
overwhelming maority,the largest majority given to
any candidate for Congress in Indiana at the recent
election.
90 Col. German is young man, about thirty
years Of age, and has already attained high position
the councils of the nation and the hearts Of the peo
ple,-possessing talents of high order he dares TO
grapple with his adversaries, wherever found, fearless
Of consequences in defence of Democratic principles,
bold and ardent in his temperament, he is popular de-
caimer among the soyereigns, and ready debater IN
Congress 10 his purposes in whatever he under.
takes he invariably succeeds,-strong IN his attach
ments he is ever true friends and grateful for their
support-sincere in his attachment to popular liberty
and equality among the people, he is devoted
to the advocacy of the principles OF the Democratic par
ty as best calculated to promote those objects Fully
sensible obligations his constituents for the dis
ngushed honor conferred in his selection to represent
them in Congress, he WILL as heretofore, serve them a
Washington with great fidelity and chserfulness."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Wheat Crop.

As 1t is manifest that the staple crop of State is
to be wheat, for the production of which climate
and soil peculiarly adapted and for the
Poraton of which Railroads will give all
BILE facilities, it becomes farmers to look to the
preparation of their grounds for seeding Instead Of
ten or fifteen bushels the acre. the average crop
easily be brought up twenty bushels by preparing
ers seem to think that wheat may be broadcast
corn6elds scratched in put in with the shovel
plough in lands covered with trash and only half broke
This is all mistake, their crops in the finest wheat
lands in the world, clearly prove. Wheat, like corn,
requires ground properly prepared powed deep, made
mellow, and put in at the right season. either with the
drill or broadcast, and lightly Plowed deeply har
rowed in. Those who thus put in their wheat will sell
dom be disappointed in heavy yield The crop raised
and cut in proper time, often badly cared for
suffer loss much damage in the field before it is
threshed. Few of our farmers yet provided with
barns hold their wheat and depend upon threshng it
with machinery in the field from the small shock This
may do if the season, last year. should be dry long
enough to enable hem their leisure, to the
CROP by the nerant hresher who passes through the
ighborhood with his machine This is skng entirely
too much As the wheat is cut it should be
cured from wet, by being placed under cover. being
well stacked in large stacks, properly built, until it
be threshed. We learn that great deal of wheat will
be lost this for the of this necessary pre-
caution. So.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Falls Of Niagara.

An unusual concourse of visitors at this great
point of attraction this An anecdote is told Of
Frenchman and Scotchman, who visited the cataract
together characteristic OF their countries The French
man was wrought up the highest pitch Of feeling, at
the sight of the immense volume of water the outlet Of
Lake Erie, pitching the falls, and exclaimed, =
q Wonderful" Magnificent" g Stupendous!" " ss-
blimeln " Grand!" Maesc!" and turning to the
Scotchman who stood silently looking on, without emo
ton, said" You enjoy this grand occasion" The
Scotchman replied % nothing unnatural about it
if the water ran up the falls, there would be
thing to exclaim about but can't help but fall of wher
il gets to the front of the rocks and nothing
markable in that"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
FORM NO. A

Stale OF ---, County Of -"-
hereby certify, that on this - day OF --, in
the year -, personally came before me There insert
the of the wtness] and there insert the of
warranted and the said there insert of witness
being well known to me- was duly sworn by me, and on
his oath declared and said that he we'll knew the said
There insert the of warranted and that he the
same person described in and who executed the within
Power of Attorney and his testimony to me salts
factory evidence of that fact and the said here
the name Of warranted thereupon acknowledged the
said Power TO be his act and deed.
lOfcer's Signature.]
We take this occasion to answer several questions,
which are frequently asked us.
1st. Are these Land Warrants assgnable?
The Warrants issued under the late Act (2Sth Sep
tember, 1s50) not assgnabe, but may be located
by the soldier in one of the modes above provided.
ID In of death of the soldier after the Warrant
issues, how is the land to be entered,
In the name of the heirs, (not the widow) Record
proof of heirskip be produced to the Register.
3d. Can these Warrants be located the lands in the
Miami Reserved
They can, by the soldier paying the difference, which
is addition of seventy-fve cents per
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 20, 1851
Clear Your skirts.

1t appears that some New York paper has implicated
friend r. w. Thompson, of Indiana, agent
attorney for the Gardiner claim For the purpose of
clearing his skirts Richard addressed the following let
to the Iategencer, which is broad denial of all
connection with the case, and all participation in the
Mexican claims. Mr. Thompsor's claims gener-
ally before the Indian Bureau We publish the letter
act Of justice TO him:
TERRE HAUTE: Ia, Aug. 4, 1851.
Gentlemen:-The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post, in a letter of the 24th umo
has associated my attorney with those who
presented the claim of Dr. Gardiner before the Board of
Commissioners on Claims against Mexico.
This is mistake. had nothing do with the claim
OF Dr. Gardiner any other claim before that board
did not appear before it In the capacity of counsel in
any case, was in the room OF the Commissioners
during the two years of their session
Please correct this error either by the publication of
this note or otherwise You may think proper.
Very respectfully. your obedient servant,
r. W. THOMPSON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

1.-THE Sentinel and other democratic papers are
very anxious to the impression that the wings
ought nominate Gen. Scott for the Presidency.
Very disinteresed advice, truly! They don't want to
the Conquerer Of Mexico in the field and no doubt
for reasons satisfactory themselves Unfortu-
natey for hem the wings will not consult their wishes
in the nomination.-Iadiana Journal.
There is not word of truth in the above. We are
anxious for the wings to make their nominations,
and have certanly objection to Gen. Scott their
candidate. To his election have many and weighty
objections which shall not fail to urge. The only
objection to the nomination of Gen Scott which have
seen or heard is from the whg papers in the South and
the whig office holders al the North. We regard Gen.
Scott already the candidate. The North viii
endorse the administration Of Mr. Fillmore, and the
South being in the minority, will be compelled to SUBJ
nit We anxious for success, and think the
firm of Seward Scott Ewing and Clayton be easily
defeated. If the wings satisfied with their candi-
date, we shall certainly not complain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Dreadful Casually.

On the morning of the Sth inst, 10y the name OF
William Stafford accidentally shot MIR. David Rea, Of
Shelby township, Ripley county. The circumstances
are theses MIR Rea the day previous had been into the
woods and killed three wild turkeys. When be went
home he related his good success TO Mr. s.. and tod
him the vicinity in which lie killed them. The next
morning about daylight they both repaired the place
-neithor knowing the design Of the other. Mr.. Rea
got upon the ground first concealed himself by the side
of log, and commenced squalling, imitation Of the
turkey, by blowing through bis fingers or an instrn
ment made for that purpose. Mr.. s. being short dis
tance off, heard him. and looking in the direction of the
noise, saw Mr. Rcs's head rising above the log. Sup
posing il 10 be turkey he took deliberate aim and shot
him in the headthe ball entering the occptal region
and lodging in the frontal producing instant death
Mr. Rca was most excellent citizen; loved and re.
spected by all who knew him, and has left wife and
large family of children to lament his uniimey end =
Aurora Standard
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

Bj 1t is not true, might be inferred from the card
late Sentinel that Messrs. Blake and Perkins acted
seconds Messrs Bright and Wright, in the adjust
of their diIieuIties.-Indiana journal.
There were no seconds in the case. Messrs. Blake
and Perkins lovers of peace and harmony. They
interposed their kind Offices and through their nterpo
sitIon and influence the gentlemen were brought togcth
er, when explanations made alike honorable to
both; they shook hands and parted friends, which
annoy the Journal folks, and their numerous
correspondents terribly Better let it be, gentlemen
your sympathies, regrets and notifications, will do
good The friends of Gov. Wright and Nj. Bright un-
derstand your designs.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Constructive MiInge.

The wings very fond of quoting from the report
Of Mr. Whttlesey, the Comptroller of the Treasury
prove that Senators are not entitled constructive mi
lage But they very careful never TO mention the
fact that the wings in the Senate pocketed that mage
that Daniel Webster gave his written opinion a. its
legality, and that Reverdy Johnson the vhg Attorney
General, ovenued the decision of Mr.. Whittesey II
the constructive mlage is wrong, and Papabe viola
cn Of law, why did their distinguished Attorney Gene.
raj decide otherwisel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

70 Hon. Edward Hammond has been nominated for
Congress in the third district of Maryland Mr. Ham
mond member Of the last Congress- and as ster-
ling democrat and friend Of the Unon,-the Constitu-
tion and its compromises, he made host of warm
friends who will be reoced to hear that he is reelected
as he certainly will be.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

Our friend Charley Hineline has again, PhDnix-ke,
risen from the ashes ard is out with his Democrat
beautiful dress with renewed life and vigor in its inter-
estnp columns short time since this establishment
entirely consumed by fire, bat Mr.. Hinene, with
energy that TRES has renewed it, and his paper
is again on a firm anu solid basis. Such energy de-
serves and we feel confident will have the support Of
the Jersey Blues 4-ti. sf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

TELEGRAPH TO INDIANAPo-Is-A company was or
yanzed Yesterday to construct line of telegraph wires
along the line Of the railroad from this place 20 tho
State capital by the election of w. N. Jackson, Pres
dent and s. S. Giett Secretary and Treasurer, and
the following gentlemen directors for the ensuing year
viz: Thos Hays, S. Hcrriot, a C. Thompson, Jchn
Clark, David White John Brongh, w. M Dunn, Jas.
winslow, and W n. Jackson.
The stock is owned principally In this city and along
the line of the road AT Indianapolis is owned.
The ice of the company is located in this city The
President is authorized for the building OF
the line Immediately and to have il in working order IN
forty days Poles have already been contracted or-
Madison Courier ~
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
5sO77
powell's majority in ninety.nine counties,
sse

Letcher county is yet be heard from. In IS4S it
gave 1S7 for Powell, and ~ for Crtenden; making
majority of 1l6 for the former. The majority in
to ,002.
The Senate consists Of thirty eight members BY the
returns it will be that twenty Wings and seventeen
seventh District, composed Of the counties Of Floyd,
Morgan, Johnson and Pike vet complete There
is doubt, however, of the election OF Democrat in
that Disfrct which will make the parties in the Senate
stand twenty Wings and eighteen Democrats. i.
In the House of Representatives there are one hum
dred members BY the returns it will be that fifty
four Wings ard forty five Democrats elected There
is yet to be heard from in full We think it proba-
ble the Wing will be returned If so the House Of Re-
presentatiyes will stand ity-hye Wings and ory-6ys
Democrats.-Re Kentucky Commonwealth.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Railroad Guaues.

We learn that the inconvenience Of guages of differ
erent Widths requiring ranshpments between different
lines has been entirely by the invention of ad
justiug axcs and wheels, without expense delay.
model is in use we understand, at Cincin-
natl and others are being constructed. This will be
very important to Railroad Companies in their
tions at the Ohio line with roads of different widths
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
AUGUST 2S, 1851.
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 81, 1851.
D-we are Glad to see the mobile stand taken bY b

Owe are glad to see the noble stand taken by the
Democracy Of Grant county in opposition the mon
grel coalition of wings and free soers who have en-
deavored to control that county The following from
the Marion Journal has good sound sense in il,
than in whole volume of grumblng dontliket arti-
cles, which appear in some Of the whig, and we are
sorry to say, democratic papers of this State. Read
THE COMPROMISE MEASURES.
Some of cotemporaries are still inclined to find
fault with the Compromise Measures. This Compro-
mise may have Objectionable features TO many vet we
would Inquire will continued and alarming agitation
mend these faults and obviate all dicues7 Far from
it Time must practically demonstrate the fact before
the people will repeal them and disturb the tranquility
OF the country The truth OF the matter is-to cut
long story shor-Ihese agitators do conine their
objections to the Compromise Measures alone: the
crong with them lies in the Constitution and they will
never bowling long the South sees proper to
assert her constitutional right of reclaming fugitive
slaves Hence, the whole resolves itself into
this isolated question: for against the Const
tuition with its compromises? For one, we think it
about as good Constitutions generally get be-we
know o no better. The world is rising 600 years
old, and verify believe the Constitution of the Uni.
ted States is the best it has seen and had not
been Tor this concession the part OF the North,
presume it wouldn't have been in existence Seriously
we think every thing moving is about right
Our country is the best get-our Constitution
the best get-our homes the best we can get
the Compromise measures the best get--and we
ought, by all MEANS to try and keep them So here
goes, boys Tor things as they and for things
they have TO be. So say you all.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Mhir Gain in Indiana.

The Wings thankful for small lavors. They claim
the gain of member Of Congress. This gain is Rev.
Samuel Brenton, of the Fort Wayne District, who is
opposed to Webster, Fillmore, opposed to the COM
promise measures opposed to the fugitive slave law, and
opposed everything that is Whiggsh except General
Scott
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
A Serious charge.

The Danville Advertiser is the only whig paper in the
State which manests any regret at the election Of Par
ker He very properly attributes the defeat of Julian
to the democrats who, he says, hate not only free
sosm but every thing else in the shape Of antslavery,
10 degree amounting almost to monomonia."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
A Nomdescript i'm Politics.

The Fort Wayne Sentinel, auding to the election of
Rev. Samuel Brenton, in the Fort Wayne district says
s' We do exactly know where TO place him. He
run no-party man; expressed himself in favor OF
the unconditional repeal Of the fugitive slave law and op
posed to Fillmore, Webster and Clay. He pro-
perly be classed whig, and presume would not
thank us to call him an abolitionist."
Can any of our whig friends classify him?
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

Mississippi Platform.
The following is the platform Of the Union party in
THE UNION PLATFORM.

THE UNION PLATFORM.
" ResOlred That while acquiesce in the late
OF the late session os Congress- and feel strong
attachment and veneration for the Union established by
forefathers, still declare that violations of our
rights may occur which would amount to intolerable
oppression" I" and would justify to of
resistance; among which the following:
l. The interference by Congressional legislation with
the Institution Of slavery in the States.
2. Interference in the trade in slaves between the
States
g. The abolition by Congress Of slavery in the District
Of Columbia
4. The refusal by Congress to admit State into
the Union the ground other toeratng slavery within
her limits.
8. The passage Of any law by Congress prohibiting
slavery in any Of the Territories.
g. The repeal Of the Fuaitive Slave Law, the re-
fusal by the General Government enforce the cons
tutona provision for the reclamation OF Fugitive Slaves
But that and at all times opposed to any
taon, by convention otherwise of these questions
reservng the mode and of redress until injury
shall be inflicted"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

gJGeorge Copway the educated Indian, asks through
his paper published in New York, the following saucy
question:
"Will Of wise brethren tell how il is that
the Of the Indian with such total Indifference
the part Of the majority Of the phanthropiss Of this
nation and the smoher country" while the zeal with
which they into that Of the Negro almost shakes
the earth with its vioenceP'
Aboltionists win "scap" thai Injn, il he amt little
more poite.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

vrRGIEIA.-The New Constitution of Virginia re.
quires nothing Of the except that he be white
male over twenty-one, resident ia the State for two
years. and in the county city where he offers
for year. II is thought that this will than
double the number Of voters in Virginia.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Wabash and Erie Canal.

The Terre Haute Courier learns from Thomas Dow.
ling, ESQ., resident trustee who has just returned from
Logansport, that the breaks mended and that the
Canal is in complete navgabe order through from Terre
Haute to Toledo.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

ABBOTT LAWRENCE APNG THE BRITISH ARIsroc-
RAcYThe ST. Louis Times speaks the almost unanimous
sentiment of the American press when it says-Abbott
Lawrence and family seem resolved make fools Of
themselves in spite Of all the good advice the press OF
this country has been giving them. At the Queens Ball
lately his family appeared laden down with gold dia
monds pearls emeralds rubes gold acorns gold cloth,
velvcts aces, satns pumes, and every gewgaw which
the earth, could afford to convince the world
that they not the representatives of republican
simplicity" description Of the toggery OF the Law
the occasion referred contained in the pa
pers and letters from the British metropolis and will be
read by Americans only to be rdicued and laughed at
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

CHOLERA Al NEwPoRr.-This fatal disease has for
some two weeks been Newport and vicinity, in this
taken place number of the inhabitants had left the
place Wayne County WIG.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

pThe sagacious correspondent of the Baltimore Sum-
sIon, says: t
Mr. Fillmore wins opinions aud favor wherever he
goes. But Scott win be the Wing nominee subject to
be beaten for once in his long career Of success.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

u w. r. Pepper is about TO retire from the editorial
management OF the Herald and Mirror having disposed
of his interest in the John ]. Hayden, Esq
gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties IN
cunbent upon editor II is reported that Il viii be
made whig paper.--Veray Gassfts. s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

IrJudge Allen remarked at Worcester, that he did
not wonder at the number Of obtained to the SUBJ
scription nomination. as il must be luxury to Boston
merchants TO Webster subscription, which
nothing asked except their nomesi
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

WHITE SLAvERy.-The Missouri Messenger says:
sss'A young man, about 25 years of age named -
was sold this morning under the "Vagrant Act,"-
brought ttro doilarsi"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

~ Judge Lockhart's majority for Congress in tn,
first district is 1923.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
FORM NO. 3.

StdIe 0f ----, County, q
sonaly appeared here insert of warranted and
acknowledged the within Power of Attorney be his
and deed and certify, that well know the said
There insert the Of warranted and that he is the
person who is described in the within Power and
who executed the same fOffccr's Signature.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

UAmong the patents recently granted, is one to John
S. Dare, Of Knghtstown, Indiana, for improvement in
shoulder braces combined with abdominal supporters
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

It is rumored at Washington that two more frauds
upon the Mexican commission have been dscoversds
and that an Investigation is about being gone into
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

g II is sad enough to wish for death il is infinitely
more so to fear it.--OrensfiTn.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28
Arkansas Election.

Hon r. w johnson, Democrat, is elected to Con-
gress, by reduced majority John Preston, Wing
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

ITNaor Hess, formerly of the Washington Union,
has become proprietor Of the New Orleans Delta.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-28

UHon. r. P. Letcher in Louisville the 18th
inst, on his way to Mexico,