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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

U-One OF the most affecting incidents occurred on
Saturday last in connection with the explosion of the
steamer Redsone that have heard of for time
Mo. Gobe, who killed by the explosion had sister
who had been living for many years at the house of Mr.
Scott at whose wharf the steamer exploded IL will be
cecollected by readers that young Mr. Scott,
Of the gentleman above mentioned, had just gone on
board the boat when the boiler exploded, and in
stanty killed in sight of his and Miss Goble
who were waving him an adeu with their hand kerr
chiefs. The grief Of the family on account Of the death
Of young great; and Miss Goble, who Ad
been raised with him from child freely participated
in it.
A party Of young gentlemen of Madison, learning
Of the sad catastrophe, and knowing that Messrs
Goble, Crisman, and Durbn were the boat, immed-
atey started for the of the disaster They visited
the house of Mr.. Scott Sunday morning, and found
the family in great distress account Of the death o
inmate and the piteous groans Of the sufferers who
were in the house
They went among the wounded and commenced in
quiring for their friends, and. calling the name o
Gobe. )" young lady present. exclaimed. sit is my
father they ask fort is my lather One of the gen
temen assured her that she was mistaken, as the gen
tleman they were seeking only some twenty two
years of age She inquired his name and learning il
exclaimed: my brother" and swooned away. She
had been nursing the wounded and mourning for the
death Of end but she knew till that instant tha
nearly connected her by the ties ofconsanguin
ty amongst the dead d-Madison Banner.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

p- The Journal has correspondent who is terribly
troubled with Indigestion and the consequent blue devils
Just imagine what fit the poor fellow must have beer
laboring under when he wrote the following. If he
don't take dose Of blue pills and oil soon, be
will be far gone for relief
Z" Our cotton mills closed our iron furnaces are
out Of blast lead mines have essened their products
the of sixty per cent; consume more thar
160, 900 bales less Of cotton than We did in lS47;
wooden factories producing profit hundreds o
thousands Of hands thrown out Of employment
while feeling of uneasiness pervades the pub
lie mind and an indefinite dread Of some impending
calamity broods the community though earth
quake about to shake society to ts foundations
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

uThe Missouri Statesman says the news from the
wings at Washington very cheering, whilst the demo-
Gratis candidy acknowledged that their party is in great
peril The reason Of the difference is. the wings don't
ief the truth and the democrats tell the worst and
afford TO do So They be in the greatest peril just
new, and then beat the wings easy enough if hey try
Lou Dem
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Names of Visitors to the Military Academy,
tod h.-l he I,resiL....1 for


l. New Hampsbre-Hon. Joel Eastman.
2. Rhode Isand--Prof. Alexander Cas- we'll.
3. Vermont-Hon. Portus Baxter.
4. New Jersey-A. B. jackson.
5. Deaware-Joseph P. Comegys.
g. Virginia-Hon. Wm L. Goggn.
T. South Carolina-CoI. Nj G. Hammond.
8. Kentucky-N. Wolf.
g. Tennessee-Gen. Lucus ]. Polg.
TO- Iudiana-Rev. G.. Miller.
H. Illinois-Rev, ]. t. Worthington.
l2 Missouri-Willis L. Williams.
I3 Michigan-William A. Howard.
Ia Arkansas-Terence Fareily.
Is. Texas-Gen. Memucan Hunt.
l6 California-Henry S. Dexter.-Republic.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

B-Mike Walsh is a curiosity. Speaking bill in
the New York Legislature, for the erection Of Cover
nor's mansion, he is reported TO have said:
II he had not before spoken the question, il was
from the delcaey he felt in discussing question in
which he was personally interested. And knowing
he did, that he should day, and that not distant
cupy the executive mansion HIMSELF he RETAINED from
saying anything more support OF this BILL [Shouts o
laughter-Mr. w. asking, with his accustomed gravity
what gentlemen were laughing all
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

IJIn this township four hundred more were
given than sver before Txothirds of that number
Germans drought in under the new Consttuton who,
nal.
"The Dutch have taken Holland" Una.,e . whee-
die our Germaa citizens, the Wings determined
to try the virtue Of abuse hence their slang about the
ssiencfant Dutch"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

This is the title of Democratic journal Just
commenced at Brownstown, Indiana by Messrs. F. En-.
merson, d. H. Long, and w. T. Dobbs. 1t is hand
somcly printed and the editorials give evidence of spirit
and ability
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

1.-THE Temperance men addressed certain queries 20
the candidates. The answer Of Mr. Coburn was open
direct and manly and such gave perfect satisfaction
Mr.. Todds evasive, deceptive and unsatis-
factory-IRdiana Journal.
We think the vote proves the very to be the
fact. The people satisfied with the Of Mr.
Todd, and he was elected by unprecedented major
ty The dissatisfaction evidently with the
of Mr.. Coburn.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

Er General Scott can't carry Virginia," say tie
Southern whigs-hence he should not be nominated
What Wing can carry Virginas History says that
neither Adams. nor Clay, Harrison TAYLOR, nor
any other Whg has been able t side oi it
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
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6oni

Democratic majority I,l01. Democratic nett gain
4,5l6 Asa p. Cate democrat, elected Railroad Com
missioner by majority larger than that Of Martin for
Governor. The democratic majority in the Houseis 20
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

IL The Boston Post says that Maj. Gaines, of Ore
non-the Mai. Gaines who surrended his army the
Mexcans without firing gun, and upon hearing which,
Gen. Taylor exclaimed, "by - would have fought a
little, anyhow"-dses not appear suit the people in
that section. In the Orgon Statesman of Jan. % we
find the following:
sin passing down Main street last Thursday and
when the library room, without seeking either
meet or avoid him, in collision with Governor
Gaines who had Just left his office and going in the
opposite direction. Upon encountering each ohor he
instantly said 1--WE use his precise ldnguage) ''you
G--h, did you intend 10 against me 2'
We replied, 'no sir, do intend TO get off the walk
for you or any body else" Some other words of like
character passed. and he commenced ourshng his cane
when we prepared to defend ourself against any vio-
he night offer, and remained in place upon the
walk while be passed railing and cursing That
Gov. Gaines saw coming down the walk, from his
office window, and for the purpose of running
against, and getting up preterce for Gaming US,
conversant with the facts and who knows the man. his
puny mind and the puerile hatred he bears us for
ment doubts. Bot finding from our movements that We
were armed and prepared defend oursef against his
cowardy assault be- with the valor exhibited upon
otherand public occasion desisted from his pur
pose and contented himself with thdharmless amusemen
of hourishing his tongue and cane.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

~ It is said that Ole Bull at his concert in Wash
ington recently, attracted immense a crowd that
large numbers were unable to obtain admission. He
has promised another concert.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1852.

Owe understand that Brown, of the Sentinel pass
I'D through this place yesterday his way hume from
Washington, shaking his head at the prospects o
Young America" and perfectly Mortified at the idea
members OF Congress partic patng in the selection
Democratic candidates for President and Vice Pres.
ilent.
We clip the above illiberal paragraph from the
Madisonan The Editor of the Sentinel has never con.
nected himself with such senseless names aud political
clques as Young America" or ''Old Fogyism" The
prospects Of the success of the nominee of the Bat
more Convention most cheering and that is all we
desire As delegate to the National Convention, we
shall vote for first CHOICE and the first choice of In-
diana, Gen. Joseph Lane ami If any tine during the
baotiing it shall become manifest that be cannot be
dominated, we shall then vote for the most pro-
ninent candidate, which under all the circumstances we
think can secure the largest vote If that should be
Judge Douglas will cheeriuly vote lor him, as we
will for Gen. Butler, Gov. Marcy, Gen Cass, or any
other sound, consistent, and reliable Democrat We
think these controversies among Democrats in advance
oil the nomination are calculated to engender unkind
feelings and certainly fraught with good. The
friends OF Gen. Lane have nothing to gain by making
war on Judge Douglas any other candidate for the
Presidency; and we shall not adopt policy so
fatal to the interest of Gen Lane The contest
between the friends of Judge Douglas Gen Butler and
Gen. Cass in the Hall of Congress- have done no good
to either and proves that members of Congress
had much better attend to their Legislative business,
and leave the nomination of Presidential candidates
the National Convention. This is our opinion plainly
expressed We shall support the Baltimore nominee
with Zeal which we trust will exhibit favorable
trastwith the in which the Malsenan supports
the Democratic State ticket Mark that
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

pA Mr.. Hickman was recently murdered at Hay
River, Wisconsin, by drunken Chippewa Indian
The murderer first arrested and then set at large
and ell the whisky in the neighborhood destroyed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

uThe Brookville American complains, and we ad-
nit with show of justice, that we charged COR
respondent OF that paper with lying" and then failed
send the paper containing the article His cores
pondent stated that large bill of expenses had been
incurred and paid by the State, or the reception o
Kossuth. This ABSOLUTELY false, and the acting Ed
tor in absence stated At the end OF the session
Of the Legislature, the American was stricken from ouT
exchange list BY some clerk in the Office without ouI
knowledge appreciation and seeing the good natuT
ed article of brother Clarkson Immediately directed
it to be reinstated Hope this will be satisfactory.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

DEeal Dow, (Whig,) the author Of the Maine liquor
law, has been defeated for Mayor of Portland by Albion
X. Paris, Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

pA speculator in spurious California tickets, issued
by Palmer & Co, Of New York, is said to have been
stuck for 81 200.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

JThe best joke Of the times is the whig papers try
ing to chuekle over the dssensions in the democratic
party. They pretend to think the democrats are n
nearly as bad fix as thev are.-LouisraIs Ds'oerdf'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

1.-THE Southern Standard (caarleston) announces
that South Carolina win not stand aloof from the Presi
dental contest bat will support the best candidate she
can fnd II indicates Buchanan, Douglas, or Dallas
as tie man.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

NEWSPAPERS AND THE TARIFF.-Newspapers prop
ery so called will hereafter be exempt from duty, wher
imported from Europe, for immediate ditus5ution tt
subscribers Duty will still be imposed on periodicals
IN book and pamphlet form.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

GrIt is he general opinion at Harrisburgh, that the
Maine Liquor Law will pass the Legislature subject to
vote Of approval by the people.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
" o wad some pow'r the giftie gle as,
To see oursegres as others see u.s."

We hope for his own reputation, and the reputation Of
that political party whose cherished organ he Isl that he
will turn his eye on the inner man." and make clean
his garments before he attempts to charge others
with the very inirmities which is welded to his
ture We are ready to meet him in fair argument when.
ever nc the garb and language OF gentleman,
bat we cannot follow him down to that sink where he
has stored away bundle of epithets which would dis
grace the profession We just entering on an ex-
citing political contest, and hope neghbor will study
little good breeding and square his conduct ac
cordingly
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

1.-THE Journal says q dishonesty and meanness is
often shown in small things" This is true, and most
striking Illustration of its truth and force be found
in the daily walk and conversation OF John D. Defrecs
In all that he does and says, in his downyings and in
his up-rsngs is the force of this adage fully Illustrated
From the abundance of the heart the mouth peakeih
says the good book hence this Eaglehearted" editor
as Michael Morrison calls him, whc is always plotting
and planning some dishonest and scheme, can
think write about nothing else. drunken in a
crowd often ancies himself the only sober CON-
pany; dishonest mean often imagines himself
the only saint in community. To our brother Editor we
commend the following lines from the pen Of Scota's
cherished bard:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

5A Chinaman Of San Francisco says there are about
3,ecJ Chinese in California.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
New Hampshire ELECTION.

The following is the result for Governor in New Hamp
shire, all but the little town of Coos:
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COMPREHENSIVE.

INHE undersigned having this day formed co-part-
1 nership for the purpose of conducting the CON-
business will be carried at the old sand of Sam'I
H. Marks, and will be known under the firm and style
+ SAML H. MARKS 81 SON. where they will
manufacture and keep constantly on hand the incest and
Purest Candies of every quality and flavor and will be
regularly supplied with the finest imported and domestic
Cigars and the choicest Fruits in their proper seasons
Having made more extensive arrangements for the
manufacture of Steam Refined Candies, they will be
abed to furnish much larger quantities, and purchasers
may rely upon getting it with despatch.
All orders for goods will be thankfully received packed
IN the best manner, and any part of the United
States.
SAM'L H. MARKS,
VIM. A. MARKS.
petersburg ,ngust IL, 1852. 69-tto.
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n o II G e,

4 PPLlCAT1ON will be made to the General As
N sembly of North Carolina now in session. for the
passage of act to authorize certain therein
named to raise by way of lottery, twenty thousand dol
lars to cut and excavate out Canal and make road
along said Canal, in Washington County Said Ca
nal and Road is to some suitable place at
the Albemarle Sound
Or to revive and amend the acts of the Legislature
passed at the session of lss334 authorizing certain
persons therein to raise by lottery six thousand
dollars to cut Canal in Washington County. Or ap-
Pcation will be made to the Legislature North Caro-
lna now IN session, for the passage of to incor
Porate company to cut and a Canal and
make Road along the in Washington Onnty
Said Canal and Road to suitable place
at the Albemarle Sound, in the aforesaid County.
October LIST. 1852. lOO-td
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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
R A EIGH, N. c.

r. l. Ell CHI, N. G.
NHlS Company has been in successful operation fl,
IL more than five years, and continues to take risLs
upon all classes of property in the State (except Seo
Mills and Turpentne DistilIeries upon favorable ter
Its Policies now property amounting to Sd 500
OoO, large portion of which is in country risks ana
Its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand DI
lars, In bonds properly secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan of H.
Company has been than third of one Der con-,
per annum on all grades of property embraced in its ono
rations. pc
The following persons have been elected Dirccto
and othcers OF this Company for the present year
DIRECTORS:
Jos. G. B. Roulhac, G. w. D. Hutchincs Ricb.,
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, S. w VII,
ing, L. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeiI Fsvotta
Vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. How
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John CO.
Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H Poo1'
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Aexand,
Mitchell, Newbern, W. N. H. Smith, MurfreesboronaI
A. b. Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett Milton 81
H. i. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors are authorized to receive annlicati
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
J. q. b. Roulhac, President,
Henry d. Turner, Vice President
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
J. G. Partridge, Secretary
John III. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman, General Agent.
John Primrose
All communications in reference to inspr.,
be addressed to the Secretary, post paid uiu
J. G. PARTRIDGE, Scc,
Raleigh, June 81, 1852. y
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NEW hooks.

IF and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord
Cockburn, one of the Judges ofthe Court OF Session
in Scotland
Annual of Scientific Discovery; Yearbook OF
Facts in Science and art for 1852.
The Power of Christian Benevolence illustrated in
the Life and Labors OF MaryL Lyon.
Austria in lS4S'49, containing full account Of the
Revolution In Hungary and Historical Sketches OF the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire, by
VIM. H Stiles. Late Charge D'Afairs of the U. S. at
Court of Vienna
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States, including the Declaration of indie
pendence and articles of Confederation. "
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory tendency,
by Jno P Kennedy, author of the g Swallow Barn.
vol vo. unifof with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Wnred
Hervey.
Hand Book of the English language, by R. G. Latham
M. D., F. R. S.
Queechy, by the author of the Wide, Wide World.
Pyrmhurst his Wanderings and ways OF thinking, by
Donald VI cLeod
Romanism at ONE; Kirwan s Letters to Chief Justice
fancy. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeiffer's voyage round the World.
Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machiniss. Poems by Matilda.
Ban Gauthier's Book of Ballads.i
For sale by
w. Z. POMEROY.
Raleigh N. C. June 9th, 1852. Ga
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PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.

TH<HE subscribers having purchased the entire inter-
II est of N. Perry in the above celebrated establish
ment, respectfully announce to the citizens of North
Carolina that they intend to relax effort 10 retain the
liberal patronage heretofore received from the numer
customers of the Bazaar in the Old North State.
Manufacturing we do all our clothing, and one
of the firm being constantly in the market, thus having
facilities for purchasing cloths cassameres, &c at
first hands, and consequently at the lowest rates.
enabled to compete in prices with Northern houses,
while in point of style and workmanship,
not exceed by those of other house in the State
IS unnecessary TO enumerate the articles of viii CHI
stock is composed suffice it to say that in
may be found every thing pertaining to mems
and furnishing goods of the most recent style and in
great variety.
Our Custom Department.,
Is constantly supplied with the most desirable goods
and those preferrng their garments made order,
here find large assortment to select FROM and with
efficient force of workmen get up single gar
ment entire suit at very short notice good fit
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
Our Wholesale Rooms.
Merchants visiting the City should not fail to look
|gh stock, have opened exclusive
Wholesale Room, and manufacture largely, expressly
for this branch of our trade.
A. s. SHAFER & CO.,
Successors to N. PERRY.)
Petersburg, Virgin May 9Th, 1852. 81
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Readable Books.

DOPULAR library of the best authors books viii oh
quicken the int diligence of youth, delight age de-
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Gns enjoyment at home, beriend out of DOORS pass
with us.-Cicero ~ whit }
l. Essays from the London Times collection ofper-
soma ana historical Sketches. 2. The YelIowpiush
PaPets, oy w: A. Thackeray. 3. The Maiden and
ed Lie OF Mary Powell, afterwards Mistress Mil
en' =, .. Travels in Tartary. Thbet, and China, in
iot+-4o' oy NJ Hue, Missionary Priest, vols 6
Galeties and GRANTEES by Horace Smith, one of the
authors OF the g Rejected Addresses 7, 8. The
Parls Sketch Book by w. M. Thackeray 2 vols svo
D. III; Little Pedlington and the Pedlingtonans by
John Poole. Author Of Paul Pry'' y
For sale at the North Carolina Book Store by
Raleigh, May 2lst. 1852 Ks
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.
CEDAR ROCK, FRANKLIO COUNTY, c..
D. S. RICHARDSON, Principal
CastaIia Female Institute,
CAsTALIA, NASH, N. G.


CAsTALIA, NASH, N. @.
EIrs. M. C. Richardson, Principal.
FENHE Fall Terms will commence the first Mon
Il day in July, and close the LIST Friday in Decem-
Der.
Mr.. Richardson has purchased residence, and con-
sders himselfa as permanently located at CASTALIA.
The Schools will be under the immedinte supervision
of himself and lady, under and the same body of
Trustees
The pemale School is near the Franklin line, three
miles from the Male, distance favorable to the seclu
sion and success of both Institutions.
Mrs. R., who has latterly taught at Bedford, has
celebrity which no comment of ours could affect a
large neat edfce similar that of the Male InsttuA
is contracted for, and will be erected immeGiatete
Nj Meanwhile students will be Accommodated in the ly.
Academy, know formerly Pleasant Hill. In short,
the Trustees would their patrons that they will
carefully consider everything and deem nothing unim
porant, which will contribute eecualIy the consum-
nation of their educational enterprise rendering the
situations all that enligh ened and Christian parents
could desire for their children.
Board including washing and Fuel, $64 per month.
For further particulars address the Principals
JNO. ADAMS HARRISON.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees,
AT the Female Inst, MesErs James and Jno. Adams
Harrison prepared to accommodate boarders. Board
also be obtained of the Principal after the coming
session.
June 10, 1852 92l-wtf.