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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

The widow Of an intes-
tate with one child, took
dover only, and was the
tenant of her child.
The widow of an intes-
tate, without children, if the
husband left either father,
or mother, or brother, Oh
sister, or nephew, or niece
took dover only, as the
tenant of such father, mo.
ther, brother, sister, neph'
ew, or niece, and was liable
TO them for waste, and fol
maintenance in good order
Of the premises. Two
thirds of the land went al
once to these relations, anC
the remaining third went tC
them at the widows de- n
In case OF an intestate
without children, if the hus
band left no father, nor mo
ther, nor brother, nor sister
nor nephew, nor niece; bu
if he left either grandfather
or grandmother, or uncle, oI
aunt, or cousin, male or fe
male; ; the estate went, one
fourth in fee to the widow
and three -fonrths to any o
such relatives.
In case of an intestate
without children, if he lef
no father, nor mother, no
brother, nor sister, nor neph
ew, nor niece, nor grand
father, nor grandmother
nor uncle, nor aunt, mol
cousins I; but if he left any
other more remote relative
his widow took one-half the
estate, and that other more
remote relative took the
other half.
The surviving husband o.
a wife, testate or intestate
il by her he had childrel
born alive, held as tenan
by the courtesy, the whole
of her lands during life, sub
iect to the Common Law
provisions against waste by
tenants for life. If he ha,
by her no child born alive
he took no part whateve
of the estate Of his wife
whether as tenant or in fee
II. AS TO PERSONAL PRO
PERTY.
AS against creditors, the
will of the husband, and al
the world, the widow tool
one hundred and fifty dollar
before distribution.
The widow of an intes
tate, with one child, teol
one-third of the persona
property, and the child tool
two-thirds.
The widow of an intes
tate, with two or NOR
children, took one-third O
the personal property, an
the children two-thirds.
III. AS TO ADMINISTRATION
Estates Of two hundre
dollars or less, went 10 th
widow without ADMINISTERS
ton.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
The Native Americans.

Our returns show that this in Pennsylvania has
been cast in favor of Bufington, the Wing candidate
for Judge Of the Supreme Court and the whole Wing
ticket In Southwark the head quarters of the Natives
Woodward, whom the Wing papers charged with being
a Native, was beat 1 900 votes
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

The surviving husband Of
a wife, testate or intestate,
takes one-third Of her es-
tate, in fee, whether they
may have had, by her, chill
dren born alive or not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
Only Local Elections.

The Wings console themselves that the Democratic
victories in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana are only
local trumphs in local elections Look out for the great
ssSkoff,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

E-Gen. Scott was caught with his " breeches doaOn'
in Kentucky. The Wing party in Indiana caught
with their "breeches down" Tuesday last. Accidents
will happen
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

In another pant of our paper will be found commu
ncation from ROBERT DALE OWEN on the subject o
this important law. 1t is very WELL if there be obec
tons to it, that these should be canvassed in advance
the eonvenng Of the next Legislature; and vii
open columns if desired for the purpose provided
our correspondents observe reasonable brevty.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

The widow of an intes-
tate, without children, takes
the whole estate, as against
any relative more distant
than father or mother.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

e7-Fiys hundred Democratic majority in Floyd--fou
hundred gain since Gregg mounted the "Tribnne' i
New Albany.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

GA. p. RICHARDSON, a sterling Democrat, and a
gentleman of decided talents has been elected Senator
from the stJoseph district by hundred and seventy
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

arlf 10 Wright's majority in Indiana for Governor
does not exceed 5000 the State is certain for Scott Stick
pin there.--N. C. Courier
Yes. but il is more than three times six thousand
What then Grubbsl
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
Hon. Norman Eddy.

This sterling Democrat has made glorious for
Congress He has carried every county in his District,
and is elected by large majority So much for stand
ing square up to principle, without ainching.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

ANOTHER INprcATIoS.-The Philadelphia Free
Press (German)a daily neutral paper, has declared for
Pierce and King, and calls upon the Germans to support
the candidates and the principles of the Democratic
party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
VOL. XII.

Corner Of Washington Street and Hickory Alley,
SIGN OF THE HICKORY POLE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
Glorious News from MaryIandl

The Democrats have carried the city Of Baltimore
by three Thousand majority. This makes she State
safe for Pierce and King
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

ITThe "Asbury Notes" says that letter to DIR. L.
w. Berry, from the Rev. David Whtcomb, that
the amented James Whitcomb bequeathed his valuable
library the Indiana Asbury University The library
numbers about 3 500 volumes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
:. -.AsToAbMIEIsrRArroN

L.. AS To ADMINISTRATION
Estates Of three hundred
dollars or less, 90 to the
widow, without administra-
tion, in trust for herself and
infant children, if any, with
remainder to herself; # no
no infant children, then to
herself absolutely.
NV. AsTo GRAND CHILDREN.
] IL all the children Of an
Ilintestate be dead and grand
children only survive, they
inherit equally, without re-
ference to the number IN
leach family.
eI'Tsj oBEjRr DALE OWEN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

1-Holins, Democrat has been elected Mayor Of Bal
timore by over 1900 majority
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

D-The fifteen Thousand hand bills issued by John H
Bradley. Where their inauences Echo answers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

70 Where is John II. Bradley Report sayshe has
gone visit his ends in Pennsylvania He only made
the race for the benefit Of Scott.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

Nv. AsTo GRANDCHILDREN
Ii all the children Of al
intestate were dead. ant
grandchildren only survived
they inherited by families
as their fathers would have
inherited il alive.
| am, sir, your ob't ,
r
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

1.-THE Sentinel says the Wings don't want elect
Mr. Bonge That the fools all dead yet, needs
no further confirmation than the above remark. The
Wings only him elected, but they t.nd that
he shall be elected Ii he is not it will be becauset they
have not got enough to do it-Indiana Journal,
October g.
We said from the beginning that Mr.. Bonge would
fall below the Wing strength Here is the result
b. R. Sulgrove, Whig, Observation-Disclosures. 2,I4S
c. Bonge, Whig, 1000
We leave readers Judge whether all the fools
are dead or not
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

The aggregate in the several townships was as fol
lows: Centre 2,36s; Wayne 359; Decatur 1863; Frank
lin 265 Lawrence 2S7; Perry 327; Pike 1874 Warrer
3l0; Washington 319; total in the county 1898.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21
AUSTIN Il. BROWN, Publisher.


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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

UNDER The OLD LAW.
/. AS TO REAL ESTATE.
A widow, with children
had dover in one.third o
her husbands estate. Tha
third she had during he
life, as the tenant Of he
children, being liable Il
them for waste, and TO
maintenance, in good order
ofthe premises. The widow
took dover, as against ere
ditors aud against hushand'i
will, no matter how larg,
the estate.
No such provision is ne
cessary under the old law
the widows interest in he
husbands lands being Il liz
estate only.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-21

ROBERT s5i DALE OWEN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22
The Rice Crop.

We learn, upon inquiry, that the water
has entirely receded from the plantations
on the Savannah River. No accurate es-
timate can yet be formed of the damage
sustained. A considerable portion of the
cut rice was swept away 10y the flood, or
otherwise damaged. The standing crops
on the upper plantations was seriously in
jured, as it was entirely submerged, and
thA grain thoroughly soaked. 49,.
The consequence is, that it ripens and
sheds before it can be cut. On the plan
tations opposite and below the city, the
damage has not been SO great, as the wa
ter did not rise high enough to cover the
crops. We have heard the loss variously
estimated at from ten to thirty per cent.
We can venture no opinion upon the sub
ject. One thing is certain, the damage is
very considerable, and the quality Of the
rice will be greatly impaired. ,.....
AS far as we can ascertain, there has
been no serious loss sustained on the
Ogechee; Altamaha, Satilla, or st. Mary's
rivers. The crops on the Satilla are bet
ter than they have been for years. The
bad weather has, of course, retarded the
harvesting; but the prospect, altogether, is
very gratifying TO the planters in that sec
tion.--. Savannah Courier Sept, I8.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

PROSPERITY OF THE CoUNTRY.---The New
York Journal Of Commerce says the mer-
chants who have arrived thus far, all repre-
sent the country as in prosperous condi-
ton and prepared for an active Fl n trade.
This statement Is confirmed by the character
OF the goods which ore most in demand, par
ticulnr In fabrics adapted for dresses, the
most active trade being altogether in better
qualities. Those most familiar with the
business here, must have noticed that in
hard tines uuder stringent money mar
tet, the lower grades of goods, both for wo-
mems ana mems wear, are sought after to
the comparative neglect Of cboicer fabribs.
AZ present u Is very difficult 10 sell the
cheaper grades Of dress goods, and this In
sufficiently characteristic Of the state of feel
Ing throughout the country. ,-l +.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

THE Recent FREsuET.-To give some
idea of the vast amount Of water created
by the recent frcshet, we would state that
we were politely furnished yesterday by
Capt. Arthur McGec, of the steamer Nina,
with bottle filed with water taken by
him from the ocean, one mile east of the
Santee River, which on tasting, we found
to be perfectly free from all saline prop
critics whatsoever.
Capt. McGcc also informs us that very
great damage has occurred on the Rice
Lands on the Santcc, down as far as Mr..
w. B. Pringle's plantation. Below that
point, however, no material injury has
boon sustained. The Santee is now fall
ing. .. Re-.
On the Pee Dee, so far, every thing is in
good condition, but the Planters are un-
able, we learn, to harvest their rice, ot
which there is considerable, quantity
ready for the sickle, in consequence of the
vast amount Of water in the fields. Should
al. - 80 r L---.-----, L. i-A-:---i -.y IsaStI
of time by another fresh from above
and there arc rumors that one has oc,
CURED. serious injury may be sustained
-Chdrieston Courier.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22
Escape and Arrest.

We have been informed that on Tues
day morning last, two intelligent mulato
boys, the property of DIR. Jones, of Char
lotte, N. G. made their escape from ser
vice, and in possession of free papers,
(said to have been drawn up by them
selves,) secured their passage on the Char
lotte Railroad, as far as Columbia, the
same day, on their way Northward. DIR.
Jones observing their absence suspected
they had run away, and Immediately put
proper officers on the lookout, who short
ly succeeded in ascertaing that they had
taken passage on the cars that day tor
Columbia; whereupon the Doctor ,imme-
diately fastened to the head of the rail
road and luckily found one of the agents
OF the company (Mr. Boulnight, at that
point, who, very properly, at the solicita-
ton of DR.. Jones, despatched Locomo-
tive for Columbia, as an express, accom-
panied with himself and DR.. Jones.
They reached Columbia about ii p. IN.
and with the assistance Of Mr.. Heisc, one
OF the conductors on the Road, and the
chief marshal Of Columbia, Mr.. Sowden.
the two colored gents were very soon un-
expectedly taken into custody and placed
in the Jail at Columbia. The whole trans
action was properly managed, and tho fac
ilities afforded by Mr.. Bouknight for the
capture of the slaves is worthy of especial
commendation.
But short while since, two valuable
servants of Mr.. James +. Gamble, of this
place, succeeded in reaching the outskirts
of North Carolina, by writing their own
passes, representing themselves as free
boys, on their way to Ohio; but they were
arrested on suspicion, and have been
brought back.
And last summer there was a mulatto
fellow taken up in this town who had
been travelling for some time on our rail-
roads, as Dutchman, aud came very
near satisfying his captors here that he
was Of German origin; though upon being
put in jail for a few days, he confessed
that he was the slave Of Mr.. Bynup. of
Or ,ngeburg.- Winnsboro' Register,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

SAILING UNDER FALSE CoLoRs.-Among
the Fall River baggage, which arrived at
the Camp meeting ground, near Edgar
town, in the early part OF last week, was
a box marked "Agawam." No person
appearing to claim it, the officers whose
duty it was to attend the reception of the
baggage, DC, being suspicious that all was
not right, opened the box, and found
therein two demIohns containg the cratur.
Shortly afterwards two gentlemen were
observed in anxious search for box,
which they said contained surveying In
s'ruments, but, upon hearing of the demi-
johns, they appeared rather taken, aud
yamosed. The demyohns were accord
ingly seized, and destroyed amid tho shouts
Of the people. ..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22
"A Daring Runaway.

The Memphis Eagle of the 2Ist ult,
gives The following account ofan interview
between a runaway slave and planter in
Fayette county, Tennessee. 1t appears
that ,Mr.- Core, the planter alluded Ito,
while riding in one of his fields, saw
stout able bodied negro approaching hi 4
from the woods. Mr.. Gore awaited his
approach, thinking he belonged to some
Of his neighbors, and had been sent upon
some errand. He came boldly up to Mr..
Core, and the following conversation en-.
sued
Your name is Mr.. Core. 1 am aruna-'
way, and have long wished to have con-
versation with you. {, lido not fear being
apprehended. | am well armed, exhibit
ing to Mr.. Core splendid brace ofpistols
and bowie knife But l have long
wanted TO sec you. In the first place |
wish to pay you, as your negroes have
been feeding me for several months, and |
have plenty of money, quilting out of
his pocket, as he spoke, large roll of
bank notes. and assure you never
murdered any man to get it. got it by
robbing houses in Memphis, (naming many
houses here, and exhibiting to Mr.. c. a
large bunch of false kcys.) ... ....|
Mr.. Core doubted the propriety of at
tempting to arrest him, as he was alone;
but concluded he would question him
about two runawavs who had heen gone
some time, and asked the negro if he
knew them, and when he had seen them.
The negro promptly replied that he did
know them, and volunteered to assist Mr..
Core in arresting them, and told him if he
would meet him alone at the same place
the next day, he would carry him where
he could arrest both OF the negroes, rs they
had been very troublesome to him and he
wanted to get rid of them.
Mr. G. promised to meet him at the
place and time appointed, but instead of
going alone, he took with him his oversccr
and another young man, and secrctcd
them, armed with double-barreled guns,
in the vicinity Of the place of meeting.-
At the appointed time, the runaway made
his appearance, but instead of finding Mr..
G. alone, found the two gentlemen with
their guns levcllcd upon him. lie at once
surrendered, and gave up his weapons,
begged them not to tie him, rs he wanted
to be taken, and was tired of staying out,
having been in the woods near five years,
that he belonged to a gentleman in Ala
bama; and that he would still go with
them and show them the two negroes, as
he had promised.
They concluded to trust him, and all
four proceeded in company to an old, de-
serted cabin, hard 10y. Upon approach
ing the cabin, our hero informed his cap
tors that the two negroes were in it-that
there was but one door and no window
that if they would suffer him TO approach
the cabin first, as soon rs he entered the
door they might close up, and thus cap
ture them with his assistance. They
agreed to this plan, and he proceeded cat
tiously. towards the cabin, and, as he cl.-
tered the door, bcckoncd to them to r;rsh
up. They did so, but 10 and behold! they
perceived back window, through which
their prisoner had jumped, and mounting
| the oversnnr's ho-a" --.-h- - II i-.------s-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

WHAT GUAEo Is MADE oF.--As Guano
is getting to be one Of the vexed questions
of the day, the following analysis Of outer
Lobos Guano, recently made in London,
has an interest, particularly to the ngricnl-
turist: Salt of Ammonia Z l-2 parts:
animal organic matter 8 12 parts; sui
phate Of muriate of potash and soda l 1-2
parts; phosphate of lime and of magnesia
SO parts; sand l8; water moisture IL l-2
parts. ..
Liebcg says that one pound of Guano
imported into country, is equal in value
to eight pounds of wheat, or twelve and
a half cents, 1t is stated that ten tons
ofGuano at $50 per ton, is worth to the
farmer 5000 net profit.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22
Rare Curiositiaa

PURsER RAMSEY, Of the L. S. Navy,
has recently brought from Brazil num-
Der of very elegant head-dresses for ladies,
which III their material and fabric, may
justly claim a place among the curiosities
OF the age. Many Of them are man.
ufactured out Of the scales, eyes and
bones of fish, in the form Of flowers, beau
t'fully arranged into wreathes and bo-
quets, while Others are made up of the
feathers Of birds of the most brilliant plu-
mage, rivalling the hues of the far-famed
birds of Paradise. Several of the orna-
ments represent delicate little birds in the
most natural postures, while others are
made Of the breasts Of hnmming birds
surrounded by leaves made of parrots
teeathers forming gorgeous flowers, Of va
riegated hues, Of the most beautiful de-
seription. These ornaments are made by
the nuns Of one Of the converts of Brazil.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

e4s" We have been considering whether
we would make an apology for the lack of
editorial matter in this paper or not Upon
the whole we have come to the conclusion
that we should not. ...
It is impossible for us to write when We.
have nothing to write about! 'Tis true, We,
might speak about the weather, but this be-
ing subcjctthnt lcgitimately belongs to
friend over the river, we do not like to in
fringe. 1t is sufficient for us to know, that
although the freshct hns proved Of some In
jury to the corn crop, still, we will be enabled
tn purchase those edblcs so necessary to
"kccplng house." grist and meal at reason
able prices.
We might speak about the Railroad, but
we are saving onr thunder for time when
good results may follow.
I y We have number of candidates for yari.
Gus Offices of honor and profit, and so far
rs our felIow-feeling extends, we would say,
we wish they would all be elected. Still
this cannot be. A few weeks now, will de-
eide the contest for a number.
a number of our merchants have been off
purchasing goods, and the remaining ones
will soon go on the same GRAND. AS mat
ter of course they will let our numerous rea-
ders know what they have purchased. We,
oursclf are all curiosity to know, and pre-
sumo every reader ofthe Ledger also desires
| to hear.
Our village has been comparatively heal
thy. We have had some little sickness, but
from what we have heard from other Sec
tons, We have no doubt we have had as lit
tie sickness here, the past Summer, as any
village in the Stute. ......... ..-.
We know of nothing more, so this must
| suffire Urt ... ...| ..r ....
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

A MuRDERER's REMoTsE.-Nathan
Crist, WHO was executed at Mobile on
tho 3D. inst. for the murder of Theodore
Nye, made confession, in which he fully
acknowledged his guilt, and concluded
with the following warning to the tempt
ed: ...
81 have nothing more to say, but to
warm all Others to fly from temptation
The first thought of crime, if not resisted,
may lead to the destruction Of body and
soul. L can scarcely realize now that
have committed anything so awful as to
stain my hands in my brothers blood.
Satan scenes, when | first yielded to the
thought, to have bound me with chains.
and blunted my feelings, and blinded my
eyes; so that although | tried again and
again to get loose, | was dragged to the
commission Of my foul offence. Oh! NAV
God have mercy on meas hope He
has-and save my sou! from hell!"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

The CHARGE OF MURDER AGAINST
LENnEY.-Wc stated on Saturday that
Leahey, the "Monk of La Trappc," had
been committed to Jail at Perdeevile, on
a charge Of murder. The Milwaukee Sen
tiucl says:
Mr.. Lcahcy, (who once lecturcd in Mil
waukic, Which caused mob among the
Catholics some two years since, became
suspicious Of an Irish friend, by the name
Of Manly, Of having too much intimacy
with his Icahey's) wife, and sued him a
few weeks ago, but failed to convict him.
On the 25th ult, they had another trial,
and Mani y was again cleared; when Leah
cy drew out his revolver and shot Manly,
causing his death in few moments.
Lcahcy also shot twice at Morton Squire,
Of Pardccvillc; once he missed him, the
second time the ball passed through his
clothes, grazcd his body and lodged in his
arm. All of this occurred in the court
room, while rhc room was crowded. Leah
cy has had his examination, and been
committed TO Jail for murder Baltimore
Sun. ."'
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-22

TIE MEMPHIS R>ILRoAp.-Thc Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad will soon
be in operation to LaGrangc, a distance
of about forty miles we believe from Mem
phis, The Treasurer of the Company
furnishes the Eagle with the following
information in reference to the road:
"All Of the grading from this city to
LAGRANGE is finished, except 4 l-2 miles,
and most of that is on the old grande and
will be easily completed. The whole of
the timbers, cross-ties, &C., are on the
road, except for a distance of about II
miles, and a sufficient force is putting on
the balance to keep ahead of the track
l,yers. The contractor for Lying this
upcrstructure has fine force on the roads
and is now progressing rapidly-at the
rate Of from 900 to 600 yards per day"