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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-09-23

Mems boys thick boots Morocco slippers
do do do shoes Ladies' CATERS,
Congress and calf boots, Ladies' ana Misses shoes
GROCERIES,,
consisting of Teas, Coiees, Sugar, Rice Sugar House
Moasses, Sperm Candles, Dried Apples, Peaches soap
Tobacco, Saera1ns, Starch, Goldfish, Nackere China
mon, Natmegs, Gloves, Peppermint and Pepper Sauce.
Also. an assortment of W OGDEN Ware. Consisting of
Tubs and Buckets, Washboards, Cloilesrin< &c. All
for sale cheap for cash. No trouble show goods at
his storencNt door to the Pioneer Office and book
N b. Large supplies OF Flour Oats, Corn, aud Pota-
toes always on hand.
Move inter, 1851. ll-tf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
How it was Done.
on Monday.

There never was more accomplished by downright
bsreaced, malicious fasehood than in the eec
ton for Senator in this county
The opponents Of Mr. Coburn first lied on him by say
ing that he had pledged himself 90 in favor of the
Maine law and then lied on the law itself These false
hoods put ahoat by handbils and by messengers
all the county the of the electon-when
contradiction impossible and they had their desired
effect. And, to put the climax this gigantic scheme
Of fraud and alsehood the result is claimed Demo.
cratic vctory.-Indiaaa Journal.
When Mr.. Coburn was interrogated by the Temper
Committee, he answered as follows:
81 in favor Of effective legislation to prevent
the making, selling, and using of intoxicating liquor as
beverage; that am, in word in favor of the
plan that will remove the evils of inemperance from the
community"
The Maine liquor law prevents the making, selling,
and using intoxicating liquors" and Mr. Coburns friends
among whom we can name Calvin Fletcher, Charles
Secrest, DIR. Thompson, Mr.. Armstrong, and others,
every where proclaimed him advocate and supporter
of that law. 1t his friends and his opponents
who gave currency this downright, barefaced and
malicious falsehoOd as the Journal it. The only
evidence had that he supporter Of that law,
his letter, and the declaration of his friends
Mr.. Todd is Democrat, and was the nominee Of the
Democratic party and such supported and elect
ed That he received Wing votes is true, but it is equal
y that Mr. Coburn received the of many De-
mocrats
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Washington Township Democratic Con-
VentiOn.

The Democrats Of Washington township met at the
house of Robert Earl on the 9th day of April.
On motion, DAVID HuFF appointed Chairman,
and JOHN G.. CONES Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed Darrell McDon-
aid, Benjamin Blue, Jacob Scott A. Hilton, and c.
Vanlanngham, committee to report the names Of the
delegates attend the county convenon who reported
the following names:
John Anderson, David Allen, William Bell, William
Blue, BENJAMIN Blue, Isaac Bomgardner, Elias Bear
William Bacon, George Bomgardner, John e. Cones
Samuel Cones, William Earl, James Earl, Robert Earl
John Huffman, Jonas Huffman, David Huff, Aquilla
Hilton A. Huffman, Lewis Huffman. Abner Haines
David Hessong. Elijah James, Oliver Johnson, j. John
son, Abram Koontz, John Krice, Robert Landlord
Daniel Mcdaniel NJ Miller, James Mcdaniel, Thomas
Martin, j. Osburn, Thomas Ruark David Ray, jacob
Roberts Simeon Smith, James Scott, jacob Scott John
Smith, Swift, ID. Springfield, r. Steel, Thoma:
Swift, Jacob Spahr s. Vanlanngham, C. Vanlaning
ham, Emsley Wright, VIM. Winpenny.
The sense Of the meeting taken (not positive
instructon) which was, that Emsley Wright, be rec
commended as a candidate for Sheriff before the county
convention.
On motion Of E. Wright, the proceedings OF th'
meeting ordered be published in the Indians
State Sentinel and Statesman, aud the convention ad
journed at the city Of Indianapolis in count
convention on the first Saturday in August, 1852.
DAVID HUFF, Chairman.
JOHN G.. Cones, Secretary.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
The Game.

The Wings, when they induced Nicholas Mccarty to
resign his seat in the Senate thought they playing
deep and successful game. II was represented all
over the State that the Catholic Irish Democrats had
seeded from the party and united with the Wings.
With this anticipated detection aud the aid they could
bring to their candidate from the members of the Tem
perance League, they looked for an overwhelming ma.
jority This to be trumpeted forth the forerun-
ner Of great victory in October and November GAS
goes old Maricn goes the State" would have been
shouted from the wide thoats Of all the Wings in Ind
ana But their scheme, like all Wing schemes. proved
miserable ailure and the stock of Whiggery has fall
len at least fifty per The Democrats in the main
stood firm; they the design and object of the
ment, and did battle accordingly. Too much praise.
cannot be bestowed noble and patriotic German
and Irish citizens who turned the tide Of the battle
against Whiggery with terrible force aud effect.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Wasbinrton Correspondopce.
WAsHINeToN CRY. April

WASHINGTON CITY, April 6, 1852.
It is settled fact, that should all the Southern
States be represented the Whig Convention that Mr.
Fillmore will receive their entire vote, which will amount
to I3. He will unquestionably obtain the of Cali
forna and Iowa With this he will only lack % OF
nomination. His friends claim IA votes for him in New
York and 10 in Massachusetts, after Mr. Webster is
out of the way. think the Government patronage ad
influences will enable him pick up these p votes, Wli
will secure him the nomination. But should he not b.
able 10 secure this small from the North then a
majority of the Southern States will refuse 90 into
Convention. The friends of Scott admit that the
result is extremely doubtful. The South perinacious
in their opposition him, and WILL If possible bully the
North into an acquescence. The secondhand ieslimo
nv that hc (Scot) in favor Of Mr. Clay's omnibus
does satisfy South that he is in favor OF the fug
tive slave law The resolution of Mr. Jackson, OF Geor
gia in favor Of the inaty of the adjustment measures
adopted yesterday. This will, in my opinion,
form the basis of resolution which will be adopted by
the National Democratic Convention; and should the
Wings fail do likewise, their candidate for President
will not receive fifty electoral voes and the party will
he annihiated in every Southern State The Democrats
are some what divided men, bat should the platform
be made in accordance with the sentiment o the nation
in relation TO the compromise there will be no difference
Of onnion after the nomination. The friends Of Gen.
Lane are becoming sangune Of success; and should
Cass, Buchanan. and Douglas be defeated, he will IN.
questionably stand the next best chance. ION.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Right Spirit.

The Sacramento Journal, commenting on the proceed
ings of the Democratic Convention Of California says:
From the best information have been able to OBJ
tain we believe it 10 be pretty well settled that il left
to the people of California, Stephen A. Douglas would
be elevated TO the Chief Magstracy Of this great Union
AT the same time however, that believe such TO be
their preference, desire il be distinctly understood
that the Democracy of this composed of
that tenacious and contVmGc0s material which adheres
TO personal lavortes at the expense OF the principles of
their party do they disparage the high and
distinguished claims oil other prominent and distinguish
ed citizens. The action OF the Baltimore Convention
will be conclusive upon them, far the designation
Of their candidate for the Presidency concerned and
whether that designation be Douglas, Cass Houston,
Butler, Nancy, Buchanan, or any other good true and
welltred DemocLas the result will be the They
have end to attain, object accomplish, which
no personal consideration induce them oreso.
They determined that the Wing party shall longer
hold the reins Of power and in order accomplish the
holy object OF wrestling it from them, they will permit
divisions, dissensons. distractions. divert
them from their purpose; but they will proceed the
work with that enthusiasm and earnestness which has
heretofore and cannot hereafter experience defeat
or disasters.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

The Evidence.

The State Sentinel preends to contradict the fact that
disafecuon reigns among the Democracy oil Dearborn
county" Did the editor Of that sheet ever receive
letter from Dearborn county, dated March 3D. loo2 and
signed by eighty.fow Democrats: fourteen oil whom
were personally known him? If so, what said they
infhat letter! Did they go and say that Gov Wright
was the of their choice, did they say " we are
fearful the late nominee of the late Convention must,
he still persists in his late course bring defeat upon us
Do they then 90 and say we fully approve oil his
course, do they say cannot consistent demo-
approve of the Of Gov. Wright Do they
then 60 again and give you, the organ oil demoe-
racy, long list OF why they should support the
nominee of few leaders Of the party do they give
you host of good substantial why they ought
not. and will support hm Answer us did you ever
receive such document Don't merely shake your
head, but right up the point and speak out.
Answer for VIM. Brown for it is him these inqui-
ries addressed Aurora Standard
The above is unqualified falsehood No such com
muncation has been received 1t is part of the game
that concocted at the Wing Convention, and which
the people may assured will be carried ont by the
Wing workers and managers. There is no dissat
saction in the Democratic ranks. The party will move
unit in support of the nominees and predict the
result will prove that the dissatisfaction is the other
side. I" Pluck the beam out OF thine eyep
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON CRY.

WASHINGTON CITY, April y, 1907.
Private letters have reached here explanatory OF the
action Of the California State Convention which leave
no doubt but that Judge Douglas is the choice of the
State, and that three of the four Delegates
Baltimore staunch Douglas men from first to last.
Yet the friends OF Mr. Buchanan, who is the habit
oil claiming for him all that is already absolutely
Propriated by others, claim to have carried Cali
ornia.
In Virginia. where the friends OF Mr. Buchanan moved
heaven and earth to obtain nomination for him. and
where the expression of preference for any candidate
was carefully withheld, they nevertheless claim the VIC
tory, and they claim to have carried Louisiana, be-
they helped effect the nomination of Gen Cass
Ii is happy disposition which thus puts favorable
construction whatever may happen-and she is MOI
IN heart old maid who is convinced of the fact that
everybody is in love with her,
If the Compromise Resolution introduced by Col
Jackson of Georgia. (ormerly secessonst is adrot-
y managed it can believe, pass the House by hand
some majority. But, for that purpose, paramenta.
ran is wanted watch his chance. The resolution it..
self does Mr. Jackson much credit and is well cacu-
lated to promote harmony in the Democratic ranks.
There those, however, who think differently and
who, satisfied that the Compromise fixed fact and
hnally, do not press its recognition those who have
hitherto opposed IT. They satisfied OF the truth OF
the adage least said is mended ;" and will
ing to abide the Compromise without giving or asking
further pledges from others do pretend to decide
between these two views of the question: but believe
they are both honestly defended by those who have ado
ted them.
silly story has been going the rounds that Governor
Marcy, after he shall consider his own case hopeless
will throw his weight and influence in the scale Of Mr.
Buchanan. There may and may be such an UNDER
standing between Gov. Marcy and Mr. Buchanan;
tain 1t is that Gov Marcy cannot transfer TO Mr.. b.
chanan what he has not got hmselfthe Delegates from
the State Of New York. When that State shall be un-
rolled at the Baltimore Convention, it will show Gov
Marcy in minority, and Douglas the second choice of
the State The Delegates from Pennsylvania will pro-
baby vote for Mr. Buchanan from first to last, until
nomination is made, and be thus prevented from advanc
ing the fortunes of any other candidate
1t is now understood that Gen. Cass will obtain the
complimentary vote of New England; with the excep-
ton, perhaps, of Vermont; and that Judge Douglas is
the second choice of the people in all Of them. When
the question of ability shall be discussed, it will be
difficult to show The many saant points in Judge Doug
lass character and political career that to
ate enthusiasm with the masses, and which, refec
ton, will make him most formidable opponent Of Gen.
Scott. After Judge Douglas, | deem Gen. Lane the
most available candidate in the field. UNION.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
NO. 46.
Independent Papers.

In times past large number Of prolessedy indepen.
dent neutral papers have been established but few
except those of great literary merit have been able
retain their position such. When papers are really
political in their character that the best
mode is to unurl their coors once.
paper, called the Express J" has been recently
tablished at the hourshng of CanneOn; indepsn.
dent, of course, but its INDEPENDENCE is OF peculiar
stamp-such finding fault with the Democracy in as
eeetual Mrs Caudle ever lectured her hus.
band. The Express Of the 81 nst contains a long
cle on the Judiciary of Indiana" In this article he
only names one Of the Democratic candidates for Su-
Preme Judge. The Editors speak Of Charles Dewey
and David Mcdonald, advocating their Claims but say
they do not know Mr.. Gookins and Mr.. Howe and in
another place g we do not know Judge Perkins" This
probably very true and it is very likely that he does
not know much of any Of the candidates for Judge If he
had he would not have penned the article The Editors
may convince themselves that they neutral bat it
will be hard TO convince the Democracy Of the Stats
that they occupy that position.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

U-The Editor of the New Albany Tribune, and all
others whom it may concern are informed that Cover
Wright did write the editorial article in the Sem
tincl headed Watchmaa, ,ohat Of the night" and that
it was written without his advice or knowledge This
article, unpalatable to the Wings, contains review
of the past and present state policy and furnishes
trast by credtable to the Wings. Better an
the arguments and controvert the facts and figures
and attempt destroy its effect by charging its
thorship Gov Wright, who the Editor would attempt
show writing articles laudatery of his own ad
minstration
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Temneranoe Politics in Maine.

We have heard much Of the favorable working of Sta
tuts temperance in Maine All the advocates o the most
outrageous Maine lao have constantly pointed to the
popularity of it among the people FOR whom 1t was
framed and among whom it was first enforced How
truly the facts were represented do not pretend to
make up opnion we leave that to the ludgmeEs oil
others after they have read the following dispatch:
"PoRrLANp, April 6-Alhion X. Paris, Democrat,
elected Mayor over Neal Dow, Whig-Parris 1890,
Dow 1895. Six or Democratic Aldermen and
three Wings. Twelve Democratic Councilmen aud nine
Wings"
Neal Dow is she present Mayor OF Portland, the at
thor Of the las-he man who introduced the espionage
system of witnesses to execute IT, The election o May
or and CounciImen conducted the merits of the
law-ihe Wings and Temperance men going for 1t, the
Democrats against it. The result is shown-Cin. ER
Quirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL ., 1889.
The Vote ON the Incense Question.

1.-THE whole number Of votes in this township
on last Monday ,s26. The number cast last April
was / ,30i. Showing increase of 522 votes
The number of votes cast against license last year
was 759-this year 92O-showng increase of 16l no
license votes The license vote this year 9O6-last
creased in the last year 36l votes The majority against
license this year is 14-last year it was ga and the
year before il was POI.
Mr. Coburns in 1850, in this township, was S69.
On last Monday he received SCI votes being less than
he received two years ago. AT that time the aggregate
in this township ,442-3s4 less than poed
on Monday
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
The Fugitive Slave Law in Congress.

The in the U. S. Senate, last Monday, the
question Of laying the table petition offered by Gov.
Seward for repeal of the Fugitive Slave law, de-
csfve and overwhelming. Mr.. Seward had moved to
refer the petition to the Judiciary COMMITTEES Mr..
Norris Of New Hampshire, moved to lay it the ta-
bIe l. O. reject it. This motion was adopted by
of 33 to H. The comprised the Senators from
Massachusetts, Vermont New York. and Ohio, togeth-
er with Mr.. Hamlin Of Maine Hale Of New Hampshire
and Dodge Of Wisconsin OF the 33 Senators who voted
to lay the petition the table, thirteen from
slave-holding States viz, the Senators from Iowa
Michigan. and Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Bradbury ol
Maine, Norris Of New Hampshire, Clarke Of Rhode
Island Miller of New Jersey Walker Of Wisconsin
Gwin Of California, and Douglas Of Illinois Seventeen
Senators were absent (excusive OF the vacancy in Con-
nectcut) most all Of whom, had they been present
would have voted with the majority. Those from non
holding States who absent, Mr. jaime:
of Rhode Island. Smith Of Connecticut, Stockton o
New Jersey, Shields Of Illinois, Weller Of California
whitcomb and Bright Of Indiana.-Journal Of Com
merce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Extreme Opinions.

The Franklin Jeffersonian says that at recent Tenn
perance Meeting in Franklin, Johnson county, F. M.
Finch the Whig candidate for elector in this district in
speech ssgave his opinion, that the only of
suppre.sing the liquor trade was for the Legislature to
enact law similar to that Of Maine, prohibiting the
making and selling of spiritous liquors within the State,
ard that Statute should be made declaring spurious
liquors no property whatever, and any and all persons
should have right destroy the same wherever 1t may
be found He said he confident that the people OF
Indiana were ia favor of such alaw and would approve
of suoh course"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
pike Township.

At a meeting Of a respectable number of the Demo
Gratis Of Pike township, the usual place OF holding
elections on Monday, April s. 1852, the following dele
gates were appointed attend the Democratic County
Convention at its meeting for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the various county Offices that are
to be filed at the next general election:
Dr. s. Loftin, John Moore, Barney Kline, A. {. Lo
gan, Jacob Sourwine Robert Denny, Isaiah Hornday
Alfred Hawkins, Michael Kepple, Joseph Kingensmi'h
T. W. Council, @. w. Aston, w. Hilton. Joseph Lof
tin, Sen.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Washington Correspondence.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 30, 1852
The victory in Virginia is Cass and Douglas victory
though / am compelled to admit that Judge Douglas
proved himself the stronger in the old Dominion
As to Buchanan, he would have been glad have an
expression his favor from the State he had done
much to conciate; but his 6e-leader, Mr. Henry A.
Wse after careful reconnaissance, found the thing I'M
practicable, and only went IN for Cancellation. This,
however, not done, till vote was had on the
issue raised by Mr. Claborn which terminated fatally
to the prospects of Mr. Buchanan Now that the Con-
vention has adjourned and the Delegates have gone
home, the friends of Mr. Buchanan pretend to have car
ried everything their own way. Ii seems that toward
the close of the Convention, when they knew how the
cat jumping, they wanted expression OF opinion
from the Convention, and wonderful indeed they got
all they wanted.
The Convention was composed Of some eight hundred
members, mostly, from the cradle Of the F. F. Vs-the
eastern counties of tho State. The Delegates from
Western Virginia. who had the Alleghanies,
Individually, in droves; and it was, therefore,
easy task for the Eastern Delegates to ou-number
them. Had the expression of preference for particu-
ar candidate been submitted a vote, the Delegates
from the several counties could have only the
which each county entitled, and the probability
the majority of the votes mil ght have differed from the
mai orty of the Convention.
Ii, however, the Buchanan hal working ma
Ority, why did they show it Why shosd they have
hid their light under bushell Why should the power
which they possessed have been left perish without
manifesting itself? All these queries must first be
swered by Mr. Buchanans friends; before the plain fact
be drawn in question that ' Young Democracy -
carried Virginia. and that her will be cast for
him in the Baltimore Convention.
Between Gen. Cass and Judge Douglas the best rea-
ons continue to exist and the attempt Of the Buchanan
divide the northwest by setting up two rival
candidates for the Presidency from that section of
Try, has entirely failed. UNION.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15
Hon Reuben J. Dawson.

We have received the proceedings of meeting Of the
Democrats of Allen county, in opposition to this gentle
the nominee for Elector in the Tenth District,
and a circular from Mr.. Dawson in his defence.
We have not thought proper give either place in
columns. The Delegates in Convention from that Dis
trict under the uniform rule of voting nominated Mr.
Dawson. If they erred in the selection, the Demo
cracy of the District alone correct it. The State
Central Committee has power over the question.
They cannot create a vacancy, and should a vacancy
by resignation death, Mr.. Lowry the Contn-
gent would be substituted the Electoral ticket with
any action of the Committee. If there is any diff
Guilty in this question, think it might, by common
consent be submitted Convention Of the Democracy
Of the District If Mr.. Dawson is not the choice of
majority of the party in the District he should withdraw
such expression is fairly manifested. II
he is: then his opponents should acqniesce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-15

70 On last Sabbath the Catholic Priest and several o
the Protestans Ministers of this city, thought it their
duty preach against the horrors of Intempcrance and
Of the necessity OF using proper for its suppres.
sion For doing so, they did not suppose they would
render themselves liable the censure Of the Editor
the Sentinel" they might have Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
The Catholic Priest did not preach in this city on last
Sabbath. He was in Shelbyvlle and there was no
meeting in the church. This shows how much reliance
is to be placed in the OF the Journal. II
the Sentinel had made such publication the Journal
would have denounced it as a "lie," bat we choose to
be more moderate, and say that it is destitute of truth
and intended to deceive and misead the Catholics and
to convey the impression that attacking the
Catholic Priest who we understand, does not acknowl.
ledge the guardianship OF Mr.. Defrees.
1t is not only the privilege but the duty of Ministers o
the Gospel to preach in favor of Temperance Our
tcle only intended to apply to those who delivered
political lectures from tie pulpit in favor Of particular
candidate. This call desecraung the sacred desk
We no now understood.