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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
GRrEsrIrID. Oct. 4, 1852

U-CAPT. McLANE's STATEMENT PRoNouNcEp A
FALsEHooD BY ONE WHO KNows.-In long letter, pub
ished in the Troy Budget few days since military
companion of Gen. Pierce, in the late Mexican war
says, in reference to the McLane libel
| was the staff and member Of the militar,
family Of General Pierce up the when he lef
the City of Mexico. was not only intimately associ
tied with him, but with thu majority of his army friends
(and they were many,) and yet had never heard
word breathed Of the matter Of which this communca
ion the subject. until within about fortnight since
As it is, have the Of whom should
oon discred the evidence o my sense az 10 doubt
hat the statement OF the "Old Defender fsrppores
merely by the imprsssions Of Captain McLase false
and that the denial be broad and empha
tic. PIG 'as o.. F. WINSHfP
s'aH eai iap Brevet Msior u. 8. Army
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
TUESDAY, MORNING, OCTOBER ., 1859.


Democrats, are yon readyi Next Tuesday the grea
conflict comes OF. Close up the columns, and prspar
for the shock Indiana expects every man TO do hi
duty This is the first election under the COnst'lu
ton. It's the most important election which has Oc
buried since tho organization Of the State Govern
ment
Shall the State Government and the State admiustra
lion be committed the hands Of the friends the enc
mies Of that Constitution That is the question ant
the result of its decision will be felt for years
We present you good ticket. Vote it as il stands
Don't scratch name. spnrn every offer TO swap O
trade. Remember that nnion is decentralization i
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

We have Just had an agreeable interview with edit
Oral friend who has been tour through Kentucky
Louisville the Barbecues Of the i4th and 18th
Iull, and again the 29Ih, the occasion OF DIR.
Crittendens Grafton Henry Clay, and, In the inter-
wal, visited twelve Of the southwestern
counties embracing the district Of the late Ben Hardin
who the eloquent haranguer of the under the
banner of Henry Clay to carry the field with
out scarcely any opposition Our FRIEND therefore, had
fitting occasion an important field before him, fcr
and essential observations in regard the pro-
gress Of the present in Kentucky in the
else Of which, from his long experience in election
vases and his perfect familiarity with all actions
Subdivisions having bearing upon the present organi
zaton of the Wing and the Democratic parties. he u.s.
we well assured, well qualified come conclu-
correct as it possible arrive in
tmating matters Of this kind.
The gentleman is more especially familiar with the
action and the position of parties in Illinois and Mis-
souri,, both Of whose electoral votes doubts will
for Pierce and King yet he says that the ndea-
ons that Gen. SCOTT cannot rally the old Wing strength
Of Kentucky, overwhelming to leave scarcely
room to doubt that the State is almost as certain for
Pierce and King, as either Missouri Illinois.
We have not space repeat here the several
which tend to make this pleasing conclusion in regard
TO the result which thus promising the hopes
and the labors of as noble Democratic phaanx as
exists in any State Of the Union To mind they are
not only plausible but decidedly conclusive. From the
facts detailed to led to believe, that there i.
about as little disposition the part of the true ant
warm friends of the late Mr. Clay aid In hoisting
into the Presidential chair The very whose sneerina
rePuse Of being placed secsnd hest" prevented tina
eminent Wing Statesman from being elected TO tina
office there is OF indspositon the part Of tn.
friends of Mr.. Webster and of Mr. Fillmore, to plac
their naughty rival in that chair which they regsrt
theirs by presumption right. Welcome Old Kentuck, Il
.he Democratic ranks!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
For the Daily Indiana State ssntInei.l
The Lafayette Mass Meeting.

LArAYzrrE, Sept 30, 1852.
ms has been proud day iof The Democracy Of the
a Of the Pap o. s Wild
THAT characterized the Wings Of l840 bot the calm do.
termination Of American freensn 30 stand by their prn-
zcipes | had the pleasure Of hearing Mr. Robinson,
last evening deliver able and argumentiye speech
kthe Court Honse / before inorn-ed you. The old
Brass Piece, introducing him 10 the crowded audi
ence said that this was 10 open the ball But little did
anticipate, although the Court House was thus early
crowded overAowina that there was such an enter
ainment before us, has been witnessed to-day by
admiring thousands. The bright beams Of the morning
Sun seemed poItenc glorious result II was as the
5Sun Of Austerlitz TO the hearts Of the faithful.
At eleven o'clock the throng Of wagons and persons
horseback, formed in procession by Gen Walker
Chief Marshal, and his assistants. This
PROGRESSION was about two miles in length The wagons
were filled with the sturdy yeomanry Of the country
their wives and daughters, with flying.
American flags without numbers This procession com
Imenced ascending the hill its march Stocktons
IGrove adjoining the city, where il was met by another
procession from Clinton and other counties, OF almost
equal length In this last procession some of the
best arranged Tags l ever beheld The Clinton dele
CATION headed by fine Hickory wagon from Ross
willie, containing thiry-one beautiful young Ladies In
Uniform, with pink sashes and flags, with the Of
5ihe particular State each one represented This was
The Democratic Choir and they sung delightfully."-.
ike wagon and like number Of Young Ladies' repre-.
scented Dayton There were five brass bands in
Idance, and marshal music in abundance The process
ssIon descending the hill turned into cross street
Dion OF wagons of between three and four miles length
the last procession four or five wagons OF
carpenters, shoemakers, ooopers. haxbreakers, &c.,
|SSc., at work at their trades planning boards making
shoes and barrels, breaking fax &c. The grove where
the stand was erected was the side Of gentle hill ,
and the thousands present stood in compact mass OF
several acres The Ladies in the wagons opened with
song when Mr. Petit introduced Col. Weller TO the
audience Several hundreds of his old Ohio acqnaintan
fces there. No in America understands better
how 10 speak to the masses than Gel Weller. He was
/ a IL T.. -
possible to do justice to his speech He was speaking
10 the farmers aud mechanics of the Wabash, and his
remarks will be long remembered. He was succeeded
3bv Col German in of his happiest efforts Never
were speeches better received enthusiastically
@cheered
We have torch.light procession tonight, and DIR
Fitch and Mr.. Mcdonald to make speeches. Major
Mace will beat his competitor. Gregory, by at least
s eight thousand majority in this district. 81
The lowest estimate Of the crowd who attended the
Speeches to-day IS ten thousand. -rf -.e
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

u The Democratic papers objscting 20 the pay
which Gen. Scott received for his services although
they fixed by law and Just what Gen. jackson
received for similar ssrvices.-Indian0 Journal.
Was the eighteen Thousand dollars compensation
fixed by law1" Was the three and half per cent OF
gamblers license and tobacco money, which he retained
fixed By lawT This last amounted to over saver
Thousand dollars and FAR from being hxed by law
the Attorney General, Mr.. Chttenden, decided that
vas retained without authority Of law" Quite
difference.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
Lying in Dutch.

John II. Bradley has got tired OF lying Engish aud
has commenced lying in Dutch. He has issued bend
bill, over his own signature in German. We are in
formed, by those who have read il, that ii is tissue OF
alsehood from beginning to end. Our German Demo.
Gratis are not to be deceived by such traps Johuny you
can't gull the honest people.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
Democrats Of Indiana.

Rememb0 that Nicholas MoCarty voted against thu
18th article of the new Constitution, which proh7bt
The iurther emigration Of free negroes the State.
Democrats of the sixth Congressional District,
Remember that John H. Bradley voted In the same
manner, and elected to Congress will vote for the re-
peal Of the Fugitive Slave law, and every other abo-
lition proposition.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

&C. George K. Steele the Journals witness agalns
Gov Wright, the Wing candidate for the Senate il
Park and vermillion counties, that gave Wing major
lily for Gen. Taylor yet he defested by o. P. Davis
Democrat nearly four hundred votes This shows the
standing of the Journals witness with his party il
the district of country where he is known Better bring
lon few more
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
The Temperance Question.


We were greatly in hopes that this angry and useless
Question might be avoided in the coming contests but
THE last number of the Temperance Chart contains
|volent assault Levi l.. Todd, the Democratic cand
date for Judge Of the Common Pleas in Marion county
This ARTICLES full Of gross misrepresentation and per-
versions, done desgnedly to aid the Wing candidate
The editor Of the Temperance Chart is and
consistent Wing who much for the success
of the Wing party than the triumph of the Temperance
cause. The "Chartv is sort Of auxiliary to the Ind.
ana Journal The editor is supporting the whole
WING ticket, Charles Bongs and all. He swallow
the violent anti-Temperance liquor man withoui
making wry face, If he is Wing, but never can
vote for Democrat, although he may be ''srand
patriarch r ssss.e slI 50 ELL snn8 $50 81
This We do not complain OF. We like to see men
stick their party and their principles. Bot let them
sck TO party, and Tot attempt to aid their party by
making side issues, by charging that the Democrats
whisky party, and that the Wings the Temper
|ancc men, XXX 1852 r..sl $50 =
These remarks have been reluctantly made by the
called for assault Captain Todd one OF the puresi
and best In Marion county-a member Of the
Presbyterian Church, and strict Temperance man in
Ial his habits IL is because Captain Todd is OBJ.
ectionable to any voter Of his Temperance
views and habits; it is because he Is Democrat.
Democrats, be not deceived by the advice Of this
Wing who would have you vote against Captain Todd
for Mr. Taylor the Wing candidate whilst he swallow.
the whole Wing ticket, liquor, and all.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
Love of FOREIGNERS.

II bas been charged apon General Scott frequently
since bis Mexican campaign that be was opposed 4
enstlng Foreigners forhe army service Mexico and
be has not to this day, we have seem denied Il
The following contained in his instructions TO hi,
rschting officers 10 lS47l
lyon are Instructed NOT TO ENLIST FOREIGN
Frs for the Battalion Of st. Patrick has taught q,
thar FOREIGNERS CANNOT BE TRUSTED
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

70 The Salem News says that Gov Wright, in bis
speech there, murdered the Kings English. This may
De true The Governor is very favo able Kings
or their English. But he can speak plain American
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

uA letter to the Ohio Statesman, from that former
stronghold Of Whiggery, the Western Reserve, says:
Coloael, the fate Of the party the Western
Reserve is sealed. You may set down the Free sol
vut- so 900 this fall. will arbtrats with you il yo,
dare that. There 10 weeping and waing and gnash
ing Of teeth, among the Old Hunker Wings, the
Fres-soii movement on the Reserve"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
WEDNESDAY MoRNING, ocr. Q, issa.
Death Of Senator whitcomb.

The following Telegraphic dispatch brings Us thu
Intelligence Of the death Of Hon. JANE
wHIrcoMB Of the Senators 10 Congress from Indi
ana We shall defer any extended remarks until GU
next,
NEW YoRK, Oct. 9th, 1852.
To EDITOR STATE sESrrsEL:-My brother, Elk
Governor Whitccmb died last night at ten minutes pas
aine O'Clock HIS remains will leave tomorrow morn
bog for Indianapolis. DAVID WHITCOMB.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
Elections.

The State elections in Pennsylvania Ohio and lndi-
ana take place Tuesday next the 18th day Of Octo-
Der inst. In Pennsylvania Canal Commissioner, a
Judge OF the Supreme Court, members of the Legisa-
|ure, and members OF Congress are TO be elected In
IOhio the people elect Canal Commissioner Judge OF
the Supreme Court, and members Of Congress In To-
Diana we elect members Of Congress Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, State officers and members of the
Legislature The result of these elections will have an
Important bearing the Presidential election which
takes places three weeks afterwards The Wings con-
{denty expect to carry both Pennsylvania and Ohio
they do il will justly be regarded as favorable
omen OF the of Gen. Scott in those States We
Should regard it settling the in Pennsylvania
Knott SO clearly, however, in Ohio In 1S4S, Ford
! Wing was elected Governor by the aid of the Fres
Soil vote, yet in three weeks afterwards Gen. Cass car
ried the State by l6427 plurality Many of the Hal,
in the present State contest will for the Wits
candidates It is understood that Chase who at hear
sor Scott, desires such result, favorable 70
the success Of the Wing party. II the Democrat
should carry both Pennsylvania and Ohio, believe
3they will, it will settle the contest The result vii
Therefore be looked for with deep solicitude
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

fJIn lS4s, Gen. Taylor, in his Iogersoll letter
speaking OF his election presidency said so
|t 10 rather too much Of an sxperimsnt" Mr. Cha,
|thought so too, and would support Ges. Taylor
The old General had not been long 10 his new Office
before his friends generally found that truth they has
Experimental rather too much, n taking him from III,
uny and putting him in civil station Tor which, as
|nere soldier, he wholly unfit. Now the country /,
asked take another professional soldier without ex
|perience in civil affairs, and make him President
lRahsr too mach Of experiment.. cheated dsappoin
led people will say. Regimentals, swords, plume and
epanlettes, signify nothing whes il comes 10 The matte,
III administering the government Of great country
like tkis.-LouisriAe Democrat. ~ e.a SD =
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

The Washington Union says.
The Nashville (Tenn) Banner (Whiq) asserts thai
Lewis c. Levin the Native American leader in Phila
dsphia, Is supporting Pierce and King This is entire
y unfounded His feelings are for Scott and agains
Pierce, and the organ Of the Natives in Philadelphia
(the SUM- Is daily out for Scouj and will all the
Native, that Mr. Levin can control
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

NEWPORT SAFETY FUND BAHK-The run on shis
Institution still continues unabaed. The Bank has as
{yet met every demand mon her for coin
The above is copied from the Cincinnati Gazette. OF
The Soth September Il would be we'll for our citizens
20 be their guard, many warnings have been given
to the public by the Cincinnati press relation this
hank
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
SEND Us THE RETURNS.

Will our Democratic friends send us th
election returns as soon as they are re
ceived? Don't neglect this
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

We are authorised to say, by the President of the
|Plankroad through the counties OF Hancock Marion
md Hendricks THAT the occasion of the State
the toll gatheers will be instructed to let pass, free
|fon all Cattle, Horses Sheep. animals anu all I'M
|plements OF Husbandry, other Machinery INTENDED
Expressly for exhibition the State Fair ON the 10th
zist and I'D OF October next and also the owners o
|said animals implements, machinery accompanying
be same, either on horseback in vehicles" 81
This is LIBERAL and we trust the public will duly ap.
preciate the liberality Of the company Pal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

ur"we are liberal enough open eur doors 70 tss
children Of foreigners who may be bern nere W,'uoe'
|us.a WINFIELD sS~
Referring to the foregoing. Hbernsn friend O. ours
I.sks--aIf the General would not GLOW the foreign
aIhers 10 come here, how the devil cou the eDnorsn
IL horn here unless at certain stated periods the moth
|srs were to come here, leaving the fAiher bshlnd
Them p-T. @. Dsslts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
rarpAr Monnrsa. oot. /. Is.

The torch-lght proct sson, last night, was grand
affair. The whole length of of the principal streets
filled with persons, bearing torches. After their
march through the city, they formed in solid mass to
number ef several thousands and addressed By
the Hon. Graham N. Fitch, Of Indiana's noblest
sons. His speech characterised with strong argu
1nent, and was enthusiastically received. $50 ttfs
Mr.. Mcdonald late member of Congress from this
district, wound up the ceremonies with an amusing
speech, which set everybody in a good hnmor. Mr.
Mcdonald is honor the Democratic party, and
1hbited powers of high order. His Democracy is Of
! he right stamp.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

Democratic Rally at Lewisvilie, Henry Co.
There will be Democratic rally OF the Democracy
Of Henry and adjoining counties at LEWIsVILLE OF
SATURDAY THE 9TH OF OCTOBER. Hon. T
D. WALPoLE and other speakers will be present and ad
drass The neoDle
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
DON'T like their own Medicine.

The Wings commenced the canvass by raising a fnri
Gus howl about extravaganza large appropriations fol
clerks doOr.keepers and wood.chOppers aborer
were paid too much by the Democratic Legislature
Now, when the Democrats show, by authentic docu
msnts that their great IDOL General Scott, had draw
from the treasury the immense sum OF $4,000, o.
which sum 81 ,875 withheld without authority o
law, and si28 73 unaecounted for they disgust
ed such modes Of eleetioneering. They have neye
been guilty Of such things. Oh no, they above it
1t is " bitter truck" Wings, but you've got to swal
low IL
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
FRAUDULENT TICKETS

We again caution our friends to look ou1
for fraudulent tickets. The ticket is long
and you may be cheated. Read every
name, and see that you are not deceived.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

y Our thanks are due to Hon. Truman Smith, an
Samuel W. Parker, Of the National Wing Committee
for certain important Wing documents We shall max
good use Of them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

1.-THE editor of the Journal at Lafayette reviews the
speeches made at the Democratic meeting with his ac
eustomed severity He was panied and mortified at the
effort of Mr.. Robinson. True, doubt Wings are
apt to feel pain under castgation This is bu
natural Colonel Weller of California, he pronounces
an ''owsh" parsonage. This is severe, and woulc
sensiby affect the Colones standing with his constitu
snrs 80 the golden State but for the fact that the earne
critic spells his name "Wellah" Col. Germans anec
dotes would have made the grave editor laugh but
not in a laughing humor. The whole notice Of tn
Convention shows that the editor felt bad
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
4HeIp. Cassius. orIsink /,

HORACE GREELEY publishes seven appointments 10
speak in the Western Reserve Ohio. Marx our pre-
iictiOn He will have a rich time with Giddnqs
There will he fan
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
,s'r BEr.-Tne las. Nashville fTenn.) Union ba

Wos'r BEr.-The las. Nashville (Tenn.) Union ha.
the f'llowing. - sst3H soisd issH b ~
why don't some Of the Boosting Wings take up All
Tor POI ton Of the $40 900 here and waiting pur
chasers IL is not want Of money for they have that
II is simply belief that Pierce will be elected.
A gentleman In this city has had an offer standing
several days, 10 bet $1,000 on Peunsyya $1,000 or
New York, $1,000 on Ohio, and $1,000 on the general
result which has not yet been taken.-Pennsylrania
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

rJudge McFarIane, ofthe editors Of the PennsyI
vania Keystone, was killed at HolIidaysburgh on tn,
9Th nit. by the falling OF large piece Of castings
bis own foundry. he was an able writer and an up
rf9kf man
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07
Fugitive Slave Law.

John H Bradley, at Franklin, was asked BY Dir.
Stewart the following question:
'If elected, will you Tor the repeal of the Fug
tive Slave Lawl"
To this inquiry Dir. Bradley politely replied:
"It Is none Of your busiasssfn
IL is none of the peoples business how vote am
Lord Bradley and elect and will show you ching
or two.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

u The great Democratic mass meeting at Chicago,
On the a5th ult. Il addressed BY
esn C4ss. Col Weller, and Judge Douglas The bes,
Toirit prevailed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

70 The Journal thinks that Capt. osburn ought tc
elected Secretary Of State because he to Mex
leo once II hst is any reason, ought to apply with
double force to his competitor Capt. Hayden who wen
there twice. .,f ..r..s 3. g..
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

IrHon. Benjamin Thompson, member OF Congress
from the Cambridge District Massachusetts, died tn,
24h ult This is the third member from that State tina
has died during the present Congress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

pDemocrats be on your guard against spurious
tickets. See that you are not hoaxsd with tckefs head
u "psmocratio," with the names Of Wings "a than
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

ga political contemporary informs Us that The
skies brighten as the lowering clouds by one are
disPeed and the political horizon becomes lurid With
the CLEAN ofvistery.D Beautiful: q tejeie j.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

rGNo North no south, no East, no West
nnder the Constitutions; but sacred mainte-
nance Of the common bond and true devotion
20 the common brotherhood. ---F1anklin Pierce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

1october election, Tuesday. October AZ NOvem
Dor election, Tuesday, November I'd.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

uIf two hogsheads make pipe, how many will
take 10 MAXI . oear1 We think Il DID,
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Democratic Meeting at the Court House.

DtMOCIallC Mettlns AT the Court House.
The Democratic meeting at the Court House, last
night, was large and enthusiastic. DR.. Mullen made 40
bile and eloquent address.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-07

During severe drought, an excellent old farmer
who felt that time money. and hated dreadully to
day from his work. used pray that 1t might rain
nights and Sundays.