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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-29
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met.
And resumed the consideration of the bill to establish
courts of common pleas
The question REQUIRED on adopting the ndment
of Mr.. Spencer.
Mr. Holman favored system increasing the number
of circuits in the State to twenty, and conerng upon
the circuit courts tho probate business.
Mr. Stooer in favor Of the bill reported by the
committee.
Mr. Torbet was not welded to the amendment of Mr.
Spencer yet he thought it far preferable the bill of
the committee The proposition of his colleague also
met with favor at his hands
Before coming any conclusion, the House adjourned
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pJ- The Providence Post of Saturday
gives us quite romantic episode, for
these matter-of-fact days, of young
man who had recently become enamored
of a young lady of that city, and though
his suit was successful with her it did
not seem to be so efectual on the finty
hearted parents; an elopement was
therefore arranged, but the vigilant
father suspected what was going on, and
took measures to frustrate it. He sus-
pected on Wednesday that they pro-
posed leaving by the accommodation
train for Stonington, and arranged with
Mr.. Leonardson, the conductor, to pre-
vent the accomplishment of their pur-
pose. They, however, did not take the
accommodation train but the steamboat
train. They were seen by Mr.. Leon
ardson on their arrival at Stonington
who took measures to prevent the mar
riage. The clergyman was about to
perform the ceremony, when an officer
arrived and they both fed. They were,
however, afterwards taken into custody,
and in charge of an officer awaiting the
arrival of the young lady's father. But
love laughs at locks and bolts, and this
devoted couple found means to escape
the vigilance of the sentinel and fed to
Norwich where they were tied by the
4" silken cord that binds two willing
hearts," when they returned to Provi.
dence. The bride is said to be only
about sixteen years old. We hope she
will not have cause to repent the steE
she has taken. But this running away
looks to us to be rather poor way tc
do that kind of business, and we woult
not advise very young ladies to practice
it generally. Better get the consent o
your pa, or wait till you are old enough
to have some judgment of your own. Ar
elopement reads very we'll in a novel
but when you come to reduce it to p-ac
tice, judging from some little observation
we have had, VIC should say it was no
quite the thing.
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Incredibly Annihilated

The accumulated autograph of hundl eds of
Physicians, Professors, members of the bar.
judges, merchants, &C., now in the possess
ion,pf the proprietors Of DR.. Rogers Syrup
of Liverwort, Tar and Canchalaugua, pro-
claim, trumpet -tongued, the priceless value
of this medicine, as rapid and radical cure
for Coughs, Colds. Influenza, Bronchitis, and
all Pulmonary and Hepatic Diseases. Copies
of a portion of this voluminous correspond
ence will be found in the pamphlet kept for
distribution by the Agents, and the facts,
proofs, and reasoning are commended to the
serious attention of all who think.
For sale by AL sCOvILL & CO, at their DepO
Gothic Hail. 3l6 Broadrdy N T. and by all respectable
Druggists in the United States and Canadas.
Also for sale in Westerly, r. l., by sTILLMAN
POTTER, and +. W. BABCOCK.
Price-In large bottles, sl,oo or bottles for IS.
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London, if the Water Lily was only out
of the way.
"Wen, this season, Capt. Robinson,
instead of Withdrawing the Water Lily
from the route he has added another
boat-the Tiger Lily-one of the most
beautiful and perfect little steamers ever
seen on the Thames or any other river.
These boats, admirably managed and
conducted, have been running at most
reasonable prices, furnishing to the pub
lie every convenience for reaching and
returning from, any point between Nor
wich and Stonington twice day. The
whole community have regarded Capt.
Robinson, not without reason, as a pub
lie benefactor, ard his pet steamers as
worthy of all patronage.
But just as the Lily line gets fairly
under way, the opposition line steps in
determined, obviously, to rule or
ruin.'
In order more surely to carry out
his plans and purposes, the Stonington
Railroad President goes to the New
London, Willimantic and Palmer Rail-
road Company, and attempts to prevail
upon the Directors to enter into league
with him, and put down the fare by
Railroad between Norwich and New
London to ~ cents"
We learn that though the application
for a reduction on the road between
Norwich and New London was not at
first successful, the object was after
wards attained. The public will readily
see whether it is for their interest to
countenance and support an opposition
to Capt. Robinson's line, when the re-
suit of the opposition, if it succeeds, will
inevitably be, that we shall have to pay
just such fare as the monopoly shall see
fit to demand. We are greatly mistaken,
or the people of this vicinity are too
sagacious, and too just, to favor, either
directly or indirectly, any plans and
combinations entered into for the break.
ing down of an enterprise which has
contributed and is now contributing so
greatly to the convenience of the public
and is an agency of no mean importance
in the increase of our business and pros.
perity.
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birmingham. .7uii 9Th, 1852


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My daughter was taken with Infammatory Rhcuma-
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acute her sufTerings that the approach per-
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your valuable syrup, and to my great astonshmen
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thereby certify that have for long time been ac-
quanted with Mr. johnson whose name is subscribed
to the above certificate that he Of most re,
spectacle merchants, and a man whose character
stands as high as any PERSONS in our community.
JOSEPH d. C.4NFIELD
1874 Town Clerk Of Derby.
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The following singular facts are de-
rived from very interesting letter writ
ten by Rev. David Livingston, an Eng
lish missionary in South Africa, and son
in-law of the distinguished missionary,
Robert Moffat, to his brother in Massa,
chusetts, which letter was recently reaG
before the American Geographical ana
Statistical Society: .
The Tsetse is the name gwen 10
an insect found in the interior OF AFRICA
Tn size is between the common house
Av and the honey. bee, and is Of drab
color, having some heavy bars across the
hinder part of the body. They seem to
be confined to certain districts, general
" along the banks of the rivers, where
reedy swamps and trees prevail. They
are very numerous, and, from their de-
yastation among domestic cattle, have
been termed the scourge of Africa. 1t
is supposed that the limb, mentioned
by Bruce, is the same as the Tsetse.
"The most curious fact about this in
sect is, that while its sting is harmless
to man and wild animals, it is certain
destruction to horses, cattle, sheep,
dogs, or any other domestic brute, ex-
cept goats and young calves. Several
instances are know where all the cattle,
horses and dogs of traveller have been
swept off by it. A horse was taken
among them by doubter; about fifty
settled on him, and immediately he be-
gan to. lose flesh in eleven days he was
dead. When an OK was bitten, at once
the countenance starcs, the eyes run, he
loses his strength, swells under the jaw,
staggers, grows blind, and becomes
emaciated, which continues sometimes,
for months, when death ensues. Upon
removing the skin, great many bubbles
are found upon the surface of the body,
under the cellular membrane.
The fat is of an oily, glary consistency,
and of greenish yellow color. The
heart is soft and pale, lungs and liver
diseased, and the gall bladder unusually
distented with bile. The muscles are
Aabby, the blood contains very little
coloring matter, and not pailful is
found in the body.
There is no such thing as becoming
accustomed to them, and the natives, in
localities where they abound, are unable
to raise single domestic animal In
these same districts, elephants, buffaloes
zebras, gnus, &C., live unaffected by the
Tsetse. A dog fed on the meat oi
game, lives; one reared on milk falls &
victim'to them. 1t is said that game
. meat is possessed of peculiar aciC
found but sparingly in tame animals
perhaps this may be anticeptic. Blu
then why do calves, who subsist on mill
escape? Sometimes an entire herd o
cattle is cut off, excepting the calves
and these follow likewise, if kept in tn
region for year or two"
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Origin Of Words and Phrases

Windfall-The origin Of this term is
said to be the following:
Some of the nobility of England, by
the tenure of their estates, were forbid
to fell any trees in the forests upon
them, the timber being reserved for the
use of the royal navy. Such trees as
fell without cutting were the property OF
the occupant. A tornado was therefore
a perfect God-send in every sense of the
term to those who had occupancy of ex-
tensive forests, and the windfall was
something Of great value.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul-In the
time of Edward the vi. much of the
land Of st. Peter at Westminster, wa.
seized by his majesty's ministers and
courtiers but in order to reconcile the
people to that robbery, they allowed a
portion of the lands to be appropriated
towards the repairs of st. Paul's church
hence the phrase, "rot bing Peter t,
pay Paul"
"He's caught Tartar-In som
battle between the Russians and Tar
tars, who were wild sort Of people, i
the north of Asia, private soldier call
ed out, Captain, halloo there, Nv
caught Tartar !"
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DIE ID i.

At Hopkinton, on the 18th ult., THOMAS,
infant son of Charles and Temperance Perry,
of this village, aged months and rs days.
In Norwich, CT ,on the 16th of July, AMOS
SHEFFIELD, aged 3 years; also, on the 23d
of August, SARAH MARIA, aged months,
children of Daniel and Elizabeth Lanphear.
In Scott, Cortland County, N. Y, August
%, BERIAH L. BABcocK, aged AZ years.
1t is not year since the typhus fever re-
moved from our midst two lovely daughters
of his. aged eighteen and twenty -one within
Eve davs of each other. He had previously
parted with two children, and now there are
but two members left of this truly afflicted
family.
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Ra- What wonderful being is the
first child of family! Oh, it is hap
piness and miracle, and can not be
enough overloaded with presents from
father and mother, and aunts and cous-
ins, and all the world. Does it scream
and roar, then it is a budding genius
is it silent, then it is philosopher in it,
cradle. And-it bites, the sweet angel
it has got tooth 1t bites properly
All, it is divine! Then comes the sec
ond child: it is by far less wonderful
its cry and teeth are not half so extra
ordinary. The third comes; it is al
over with miracles now ! the aunts be.
gin to shake their heads and say, Nc
lack of heirs in the house Nay, nay
may there be enough to feed them all %
After this comes fourth and fifth
and sixth-yes I, then people'swits
are set in full play! The parents resigr
themselves! Hearts dearest, what il
to become of it, The house full o
children, whole half dozen Poo
Mrs. This-and- -This-it makes one quit
weak, both in body and mind, only t
think of it Yes, yes, my friends, peo
pie don't put these things down in ro
mances, but it goes on this way in rea
life
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"Fetch him along them" said the

"Fetch him along them" said the
Captain.
man and the fact was, the Tartar had
him. So, when man thinks to take
another in, and gets bit himself, they say
A" he caught Tartar"
HE Betty Martin-Many of oul
most popular vulgarisms have their
origin in some whimsical perversions Of
language, for in fact, St. Martin is one
of the worthiest of the Roman calendar
and form of prayer commences will
the words, go, mihi Beate MARTINEZ p
which was corrupted to my eye and
Betty Martin"
Roland for an Oliver-Although nc
phrase is in more common use, yet few
are acquainted with its origin. The ex-
preston signifies giving an equivalent.
Roland and Oliver were two knig ghts,
famous in romance. The wonderful
achievements of the one could only be
equalled by those of the other. Hence
the phrase, Roland and Oliver"
Mind your P's and Q's-The origin
of the phrase, Mind your P's and Q's
is said to have been call of attention
in the old English. ale houses, to the
pints and quarts being scored down to
the unconscious, or reckless becr-biber.
Hobson's Choice-The expression,
I" "Hobson's Choice" is proverbial both
in Europe and in America. The story
Of its origin is as follows:
Thomas Hobson was celebrated
carrier at Cambridge, England, who, to
his employment in that capacity, added
the profession Of supplying the students
with horses. in doing this he made an
equal portion of time in which to rest,
as well as labor; and he always refused
to let horse out of his turn. Hence
the saying, Hobson's choice: this or
none."
Bankrupt-Few words have so re-
markable history as the familiar word,
bankrupt. The money-changers Of
Italy had, it is said, benches or stalls
in the bourse or exchange, in former
times, and at these they conducted their
ordinary business. When any of them
fell back in the world, and became in
solvent, his bench was broken, and the
name of broken bench, or bamco rutto
was given to him. When the word was
adopted into the English, it was neare,
the Italian than it now is, being bank
erout," instead of bankrupt.
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Bay Those whe are seldom or never
in the police station houses, have no
idea of the number of women who are
arrested in the state of intoxication. In
the great majority of cases we are credi-
bly, informed these Incorporate women
are the wives of those engaged in the
abominable traffic and have thus acquir-
ed the beastly appetite which so debased
and degraded them Gases of that kind
are to be seen that would make the
most Indifferent blush for the shameful
loss of self-rcspect and virtue.-N. Y
Tribune.
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BARON LIEBIG, the great Physiological Chemist by
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Che literarp Gfbo,
lPawS aGWck Advertise er.
Westerly, September 2, 1859.
Steamboat Competition

For the last week or two this COM
nunity has been somewhat excited in
regard to the sharp competition between
the old line of steamers--composed of the
Tiger Lily and Water Lily-the latter
of which runs from this place-and a
new line which has recently been placed
on the route between this place and
Norwich, connecting with the Stonington
Railroad. We copy the following from
the Nor,oich Courier, as it will give our
readers an understanding of the method
taken by the opposition to drive the
pioneers from that part of the route.
O course if the Lilies are driven from
the route the people of Westerly will be
entirely at the mercy of m -nopoly !;
and the probable manner in which the
public would be accommodated may be
inferred from the perusal of the follow
ing method of carrying on the war.
"When Capt. Robinson built and
started the Water Lily, the fare from
Norwich to New London was 40 cents
Capt. Robinson redaced it to % cents
which everybody said was low enough
The New London Railroad Immediately
thereafter reduced their fare from DC
down to 30 cents, at which price the
road continued to carry till the Water
Lily was hauled off in the fall and then
the Railroad fare was raised to 25 cents
The attempt on the part of large rail-
road corporation, to run off the river
the beautiful little steamer which was SO
admirably meeting the wants of the trav-
cling community, at a greatly reduced
price, was looked upon as rather a small
operation: the public sympathy was
with Captain Robinson and his Water
Lily ; and the result was that both were
handsomely sustained.
"Capt. Robinson, however, was las,
year warned that " if he dared to run
boat through Fishers Island Sound
another summer, he should rue the day.
And from whom came this threat
From the present President, we arc
sorry to say, Of the Providence aut
Stonington Railroad-Charles p. VIII
Jams, of Stonington-a gentleman will
whom we are personally acquainted, bu
, whose character as man, we had sup
posed worthy of all respect. But wha
e was Capt. Robinson's offence Where
: fore was he to be driven from Fisher
a Island Soundi Simply because Mr.
Williams saw, or supposed he saw, ho,
ne could make money by running
steamboat between Stonington and Ney
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nay The plan adopted for the New

p0- The plan adopted for the New
York Worlds Fair building is a Greek
cross, with dome over the intersection.
Each diameter of the cross is 365 feet
long and l49 feet broad, and the dome
is l3O feet high. There will be in this
building Ill 900 square feet of space on
the ground floor, and $4,000 square feet
in the galleries. 1t is estimated to cost
$l95,OOO. The building is to be en-.
tirely of iron and glass, and is already
advertised to be open on the I'd day Of
May, 1853. The other plans were
beautiful and ingenious, but the directors
are confident they have selected the
best.
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ny The Monnt Hollv Mirror, sa Y

p9- The Mount Holly Mirror, says
in relation to the story that some of
Kidd's treasure was found in the Pines,
that the person who pretended that he
made the discovery, now denies it. Some
think that he has secreted the treasure,
others think it was only trick for the
purpose of getting his land cleared and
dug up for nothing. If SO, he has sue
cecded, for about ten acres have been
rendered ct for agricultural purposes.
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Ba- The First Session Of the Thirty

second Congress closed on Tuesday,
August 81. For nine months have these
bawling politicians been drawing eight
dollars day each, when two months
would have been ample time for the
performance of all the business which
has been done. This country is Ger.
tainly governed too much, unless the
government is better.
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D6r We have been favored with ,

1% We have been favored with a
refreshing rain since our last issue. 1t
commenced raining on Thursday morn
ing and continued, with intsrmissions,
for four or five days, during which time
water fell to the depth of ten inches on
a level, as measured by person in this
place. This has caused the face of
nature to assume a new appearance, and
the faces of the farmers don't look quite
as long as they did before the rain.
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s0- A recent decision in Boston, by
Judge Russell, establishes the validity
of the licenses granted in that city, by
the city authorities, before the passage
of the Maine Law by the Massachusetts,
Legislature. The decision was given in
the case in which Moses Williams, of the
firm of j. D. & NJ. Williams, was de.
fendant.
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pT By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that Mr.. Marston
the halter is on hand with supply of
the fall style of hats. Give him call
and get new beaver"
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Notice.

THE subscriber having just returned from
i New York with large assor tment of the
fall style of Hats and Caps; also the fall
style of block And with thorough knowl-
edge of the business r. is confident in saying
that he can suit every variety Of taste and
fit the most bumpy Uranium. All who may
favor him with call, cannot but be pleased
with the beauty and style of his Hats. A
liberal share o1patronage is solicited by the
subscriber, under C.. Leonard's Hotel.
75tf C.. W. MARSTON.
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Dissolution.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing un.
l. der the firm of BABCOCK & STILLMAN
is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The affairs of the firm will be settled by
Welcome Stillman, who continues the busi-
ness Of the late firm.
A. NJ. BABCOCK,
WELCOME STILLMAN.
Westerly Sept 1852
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B9- Dunn has just been getting in a
new stock of cloths and clothing which
he is bound to sell out cheap. Just
give him a call and you will find every
thing Dunn in gentlemanly style. Look
out for big advertisement next week.
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pD- Lola Motez has commenced a
suit against Mr.. Raymond, and his part
ners of the New York Times. She lays
the damages at $4,000. Messrs. John
and James T. Brady are her legal
advisers.
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p6r The new postage bill, with some
amendments, has been passed by both
houses of Congress, and will become a
law. 1t reduces letter postage to one
cent for all distance, we believe. The
bill as amended has not yet been pub
lished.
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pS- AS the season is with us, when
all are liable to the Affections that follow
colds seated on the throat and lungs, we
should keep in mind that Ayers Cherry
Pectoral is the proper remedy f,r these
diseases, and that it seldom fails to cure.
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p| The Bristol County T. A.Society
will hold Convention at Seekonk on
Thursday, the 9th inst, commencing at
10 o'clock. Good speakers from differ
ent parts of the State will be present
and good time expected.
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Cash Root and Shoe Store.
Established I'm 1887,
At
Nos, 10 Broad and As Central Sts.
r ~ WAL &c r. co
r @ WALES g. co

MOULD call the attention of purchasers
w to their assortment OF Mems, Women's,
Misses and Childrens Boots, Shoes and Rub
bers, of all kinds, manufactured expressly
for the New England Trade, which they are
selling at their usual Low Prices for Cash
Buyers are earnestly invited to call, before
buying, ut the
CORNER OF BROAD & CENTRAL sTs.,
74m2 (up srAIRs,) BOSTON.