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Vol. III.


eight. nine, ten, eIeuen, t,osve thirteen, fourteen,
W teen, sixteen, range one.
At the Land Office at KASKASKIA, commencing g
on Monday the fifth day of July next, for the dis
posai of such sections aud parts of sections being
in the aforementioned townships, to wit:
South Of the base line and ,rest of the third principal
meridian
Townships one, two, three, four, five, six, sevcn,
eight nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen,
fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, range one.
Townships one, ttpO, three, four, fire, sir, seUen,
eight nine ten. eltpsn t,oelUs, thirteen, fourteen,
fifteen, sIteen, sfUenteen, range two.
The townships herein designated in roman let
ters are wholly within the limits Of "six sections
in width each side of said road and branches
and those in italics partly within said limits,
designated on the diagrams which will be fur
nshed TO the respective District Land Offices by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Lands reserved for schools military, or other
purposes, will be excluded from sale.
The lands will be cold subject TO the right of iD1u
granted by the said act Of Doth September 1850, to
the State of Illinois for said railroad and its
branches, not exceeding one hundred feet on each
side thereof.
Each sale will be kept open for a time sufficient
to admit Of Offering all the lands, but not exceed
ing two weeks; and applications to make private
entries ofthe lands to be offered under this procla-
NATION, will not be received until after the close Of
the public sale.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washing
ton, the third day OF April, A. 1852
MILLARD FILLMORE
BY the President:
j. BUTTERFIELD.
,ais,;n ~, - r
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SPLENDID SCHEMES OF THE
STATE LOTTERIES,

For .1Pri, lcoZ
GREGORY X MAURY, MANAGERS.
(Successor. TO J. w. Msury x Coz
Class No. SO, to bc drawn at CovingtoD, Ny Sa
turday, April ". 1882.
rs Number Lottcry-l3 Drawn Ballois.
PRIZES: $4,000, $4,000, $4,000,
$500, So $50. S2,l5S,
:" slooo' a'o of $780,
Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters 81 50
Class T., to be drawn al Covingion, Ky, ON Sa
turday, April -, 1857.
rs Number Lottery--Is Drawn Ballots.
PRIZES: S7l ,567, S25,OD. $4,000,
$1,000. 100 Of Sl.oco.
100 of $500, 100 OF . 300,
&c. &c. &c.
Whole Tickets only $40; Halves SO; Quarters
e5; Eieh'hs So 90.
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will re.
ceive the most prompt attention, and an oflc'n so-
count Of each drawing sent, Immediately ai,or IL 10
over, TO all who order from me.
Addrer. Z O'BRIEN, Agent,
Successor 10 & C. Msury, Alcsandrin, Va.
Mar 20
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CLOTHING AND CLOTHING MATERIALS
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Prooisions and Clothing, March 20, 1852
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed "Propo.
~ sails for Navy Clothing and Clothing Mate
rias," will be received at this office until three
O'Clock p. IN. on Monday, the 10Th day of April
next, for furnishing and delivering ION receiving
thirty days notice) at each or either of the Navy
Yards at Charestown, Massachusetts; Brooklyn
New York; and Gosport, Virginia, such quaint
ties only of any all Of the following named arti
cies of Navy Clothing and Clothing Materials az
may be ordered by the Chief of this Bureau. or by
the commandan.s OF said navy yards respectively
during the fiscal year commencing on the ct day
Of July next, and ending on the 3Oth day Of June
1859 viz.
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pROrEssOP GROUN's

French Cfrss for Conversation q heading.
IpIi be opened on 1,usdcg, TIRE lar insf, OF p
rrvHE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS is 90 oil in
4 every pOsibe way thosc persons in Washing
ton who dcsirc 10 acquire an accurate knowledge
of French, and 60 learn not only 70 read, bot to
speak the iangungc fiuently. hlost persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge through the
eve alone, and hence the number If Individually
here who read toicrably we'll but do not comprc-
hcnd a word Of French when spoken, ,or even When
read, by another. TO such persons such CinFs
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet al thc rooms of Profes.
cor y = GRouS, a native of France, who will di-
rect and supcrintcnd the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRAScfs NhRgoE. osq., G street, between 81
and a streets.
WM :. DERstcN. ESQ, corner oi and l'th SIS
Gen n TowsoN, corner Of Fnnd lIth etc
Mai w RfcH, n street, between 18th and ieth
streets
JoHS Wtlyov, esq. l., 18Th st between + & 4 cts.
Cant CSC r. Dg LN RocUE, Georgetown.
Coi. Pgren F0acE. t0Jh street, near ID.
R.v. JAMss RyDEf.
rev w !. CLARWE, corner Of 9th and r ste.
CoInfn'r ANpREw HARwoon, corner of iith and
n Eta
Orrs G.. wtaHT, R'ttrnhousc Academy
TMoNhs CkRngnsY, esq Octs-u
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
SENATE.
THURSDAY MORNING, Jan. 10, 1852.
Senate met
House adjourned

THURSDAY MORNING, Jan. 10, 1852
Senate met.
Petitions, &C., Presented
BY Mr. Crawford, on temperance. Referred to the
temperance committee.
Reports from Committees.
By Mr. Hanna, from the committee the Judiciary
ment of a reporter of the decisions Of the Supreme
Court, with amendments recommending its passage
IThe amendments proposed, gives the reporter two
years instead of one which publish the decisions
made prior to his appointment and six months instead
of three to publish the decisions Of each subsequent
term.
Mr. Dunn moved to re-commit the bill TO the same
committee. Lost.
The amendments of the committee were then concurr
ed in.
Mr.. Slack moved to amend so as provide for the
election of the Reporter 10y the Legislature instead Of
his appointment by the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Reid moved to amend the amendment so as to
provide that Reporter sla be elected by the people
at the next general election until which time the Su-
preme Judges shall appoint one. Lost. Ayes 10,
noes 30
The question being the amendment proposed by
Mr.. Slack. it debated some length by Messrs.
Slack and Davis in favor Of the amendment, and by
Messis Cravens Knowlton and McCarty, in opposition
to and in favor of giving the appointment oi the Re-
porter to the Supreme Judges.
Mr. Alexander, after some time spent IN debate,
moved n reconsideration of the vote Mr. Reids
amendment to elect by the people.
This motion was sustained by Messrs. Dougherty.
Hester, Reid Dunn, Defrees, and Gov Lane, who ar
gued in favor of an election by the people Messrs
Emerson, EDDY Cravens, and Hanna, opposed the mo-
ton to reconsider and favored the appointment OF the
Reporter by the court.
Pending the discussion.
The Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
NO. 81.

Mr.. Stuart moved 10 lay the bill on the table, lost
ayes g. g.
Mr.. Owen moved to refer the bill to a select commit
tee OF hive; which was concurred in by consent
The Speaker appointed Messrs Owen Enolisb
Chowning Sweet, and Douthit said committee
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Secretary of State relative 10 the amour If
salary received 10y him. in to resolution of the
House.
On motion of Mr.. Buskirk, the communication was
referred to the committee fees ard salaries
By Mr.. Gibson, from the committee on the judiciary
to whom recommtted House bill No a. reporti6@
the same back and recommending the striking out Of
the entire bill, and insert another in its stead Report
concurred in.
BY Mr. Schoonover. from the committee on military
affairs. bill in relation the officers and soldiers who
served in the Mexican war.
This bill requires the Governor 10 obtain the descrin
ton Of every from the State of Indiana who served
in the Mexican war
BY Mr. Sumner, from the committee on corporations
TO whom was referred petition from citizens Of Evans
vile. bill to repeal amendatory act incor
porating the city Of Evansville Read the first time
BY MIR. Hunt from the committee on benevolent and
scientific institutions, commendatory report in relation
TO the manner in which the Insane ASYLUM conducted
BY Mr.. Martin, from select committee bin for the
repeal oi an act organizing school district in MARSHALL
county. Read the first time.
Resolutions Introduced.
By Mr.. Mcdonald, for printing 100 copies Of the re-
port Of the Auditor of State relative the expenses of
the Constitutional Convention.
Mr.. Hudson moved TO print SEQ; lost.
Mr. Buskirk moved To print 800; lost.
The resolution adopted-ayes %. noes %.
BY Mr.. Taggart, that hereafter this House will hold
afternoon sessions.
Mr.. Buskirk moved to amend by inserting after Mon
fore the question taken.
House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22

DrThe Wing Convention at Madison, the Courier
says was neither very large very enthusiast !"
The Gregg branch of the party who in favor of the
Compromise measures, triumphed, and the fnality"
resolution was adopted. Poor Cravens is terribly mad
and is ready to exclam in the agony Of his spirit
" Roaring in its power and bowling in its ierceness,
feel the earth rock beneath u.s. and the atmosphere
above lashed into terrible conflict with the elc-
ments."
We hope dear friend Cravens will preserve his
temper, and remember that
" Aromatic plants bestOw
No spicy fragrance while they grow,
But. crush'd OF trodden TO the ground,
Dinuse their balmy sweets around"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
JAS. r. SLACK.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. Io0Z.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Auditor of State relative to the per cent.
fund.- Laid on the table to be printed.
Petitions presented by Messrs. Holiday Of Black
ford, Hicks, Lindsey of Howard, Miller and Wilson
Reports from Committees.
By Mr.. Gibson from the Judiciary committee, to
whom referred bill to prevent the destruction oi
stock by the running of railroads. reporting the
same back with amendments.
Mr.. Beach moved to strike out the proviso which linn
its the amount Of damages to be assessed So, 900.
Mr.. Beach thought that the amount OF damages TO
be assessed should be left the Jury whom the
is submitted He thought they would be more compe-
tent Judge the amount OF damages TO be assessed
than members Of the legislature.
Mr. Ggson said he not very particular about this
amendment yet he thought there should be some limit
to the amount Of damages to be assessed In New York
iures have given damages the amount of $50 900,
when the killed was not worth % Gets to his lami
ly.
Mr. Nelson inquired Of the gentleman il there is any
provision granting damages if woman is killed.
Mr.. Gibson said there not.
Mr.. Nelson opposed to the amendment OF the
committee. No sum OF money was.equivaent to human
life.
Mr. Stanfied said that this bill made railroad CON-
oanes liable in all cases. whether the persons in their
proper places, and it known that most persons in
ured were out OF their proper places at the tune they
meet with the accident He therefore moved to recon-
nit the bill the judiciary committee with Instructions
which was agreed TO.
By Mr.. Holman from the judiciary committee to whom
was referred bill authorizing county Recorders use
seals, Sc, reporting the same back with amendments
The amendments were concurred in.
BY Mr. Behm, from the judiciary committee, to when
was referred bill authorizing Prosecuting Attorneys to
occupy grand Jury reporting the same back and
recommending its indefinite postponement. The reco-
mendatiou of the committee was agreed to.
BY Mr. Stover from the committee on corporations, q
bill providing for the incorporation Of the subordinate
lodges of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows sc
Read the first time.
BY Mr.. Sumner, from the committee on corporations
bill establishing general provision respecting cor
poratons. Read the first time.
By Mr.. Stover, from the committee on corporations
asking he discharged from the consideration OF pc
riton in relation fencing In railroads; agreed to.
By Mr.. Hulstetter, from the committee on public
budings to whom was referred resolution relative "a
keeping cows Of the State Hou-e yard, reporting
that il would he done hereafter.
By Mr.. Huhstetter, from the committee on public
buildings. 10 whom was referred resolution in relation
the subject. bill authorizing the Auditor, Treasurer
and Secretary Of State to sell certain lots. Read the
| first time.
Resolutions offered.
BY Mr.. Hicks. ordering tho door keeper to procure
box in which to keep the temperance petitions; adopt
ed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
Northern Indiana Railroad.

The attorney for this road, who is whig, is with
sanother communication in the wing Journal for the
purpose of assang motives and the motives of the
'pnrchssable democracy, who oppose their exclusive
monopoly and by way of alarming somebody, he says,
!" We hGVs.se1eTaI shots in locker" This
served fire, we presume, is not only TO annhilate the
New Albany and Salem road but the State Sentinel and
the Ukete Democratic party Of Indiana for his ire
be AiE eete& against ALL He admits that he pays for
his eomaasnes liens. foolish expenditure, which will
yield large dividend, and the money spent
in that way the poorer the company will be. We
saw that we have not received any compensation for
publishing anything which has appeared in the State
Sentinel do expect receive anything, shall
we ever receive anything We hope this is broad
enough This 4" Sentinel shall be free and indepen
dent, so long preside its columns. We have
declared that not opposed to this road We
hopeit may be constructed, and that it may yield rich
profit to the cnterprising company But do oppose
the claim which this road up to the erciusire
right to construct railroad from Michigan City around
the head of lake Michigan towards Chicago" and
when the Company demand of the Legislative and judi
eal tribunals to be protected from encroachmcnt up
on or interference with rights sacredy conferred this
Company, by which they the exclusive right of
monopoly VIC shall claim the privilege both editorialy
and personally of using pen and types, and raising
voice in opposition to principle which is at
with the we'll known and we'll defined doctrines Of the
democratic party. This is platform, and we will
be driven from it by the " shots from the agents Of
this Company or be bought by their gold By way Of
alarming US, he says:
There are thousands Of democrats Mr.. Brown,
along through Northern Indiana who won't stand this
who deny Your position, and its necessity, and who will
neither support you it, anything branching out Of
it,"
This, we presume, is Of the many plans by which
Indiana year to be carried for the wings The
influence Of this great railroad is be used for that
purpose, and those who oppose the doctrines of ex-
elusive monopoes to receive support from that
quarter.
Again this agent says:
Why, don't you know that it is already talked Of
currently out Of dOorthat old Judge has been laid
aside. and another Judge accepted for high court
this question: Don't you know that certain State
officer, is TO be beaten for nomination by foes this
question! Don't you know other arrangements
made to operate politically in your party this Rail-
road question:"
We answer, that we know Of such arrangements,
do believe that any such exists, except in the
prolific ina gnaiion Of Z" Northern Indiana"
"GutHess will speak,
Though tongues OF
Says the bard OF Avon.
We desire no controversy with this read or their
agents. will their shots without return
ing them, and if must have war, let it come
'I will fight with him upon this theme,
Until my eye lids will no longer wag.''
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
Democratic National Convention, lSJ2.
To the Democratic Party throughout The Union.
WAsHINeToN. Jan. I. lS

WASHINGTON JAN /. 1882.
concentration Of opinion from all the States, Tar
as practicable upon time and place for hoiti
the next National Democratic Convention indspcns-
able To the union and organization Of the party oi tie
presidential canvass Of 1852
With this view the Democratic National Commit
tee" consisting Of from each State appointed by the
Democratic National Conventic of S4S to proinoie
the democratic cause ," and with fill vacan,ics
assembled in this city, in pursuance OF welconsidcrd
call for that purpose at which meeting On the 29t aud
Both of December, 1851, and the first Of January lS
the thirty-one States OF the Union represented.
And upon conference with democratic members Of Con-
and consulting the action Of State Conventions
as far they have expressed any wishes the suec,
the committee, with entire unanmiiy, have arrived 10
conclusion, which they respectfully submit for your ra
hcation.
The Democratic National Committee accordingly
commend that Convention of the democratic party
throu ghout the Union, by delegates duly appointed y
the democrats several States be held the city
of Baltimore on Tuesday the first day Of June, 1854
(at u M to nominate candidates for President ard
Vice President of the United States, to be supported w
the democratic party the election Tuesday the
second day Of November, 1852.
The National Convention Of 1913, adopted the fol-
lowing recommendation the number of delegates
to be chosen in each State.
Resolped That il be recommended that hereafter each
State be entitled many delegates in future demo-
cratic national Conventions il has in the ssoscral col
|ieee. aud more"
Efs' By order Of the Democratic National COMMITTEE
B.F. HALLETT, Chsirnau-
y. wfi f. +; s4srTan, a,rss''' Secretaries.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
Good.

AT the Banquet given by the Democratic Association
of WasbjugsOu City, Philip Barton Key, Esq gave the
following sentiment;
Intervention That just exercise Of right which be-
Songs TO the powerful to help the oppressed Noniner-
-vention That selfish policy which would prompt MS to
pray, God bless and my wife, my son John and his
WIFE, us four and no more.'"
The author of this sentiment is the of the late
Francis Key, the author Of the National song Star
Spanoled Banner"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY MoRNiSc, Jan. 10, 1852.

The House met.
A petition was presented by Mr.. Hicks, on the sub
eot Of temperance which referred to tho commit
tee that subject.
Mr.. Buskirk presented claims; which were re-
lerred TO the committee ways and means.
Mr.. Buskirk, from the committee Of ways and means,
submitted lengthy report, (Which is unavoidahly
crowded out of the weekly in whoht they recommended
the passage of the following resolution;
Resolrcd That the committee Of ways and means be
authorized burn and destroy certain bonds treasury
notes. and scrip deposited in the office OF the Trca-
Of State representing in the aggregate he sum o.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22

owe are requested to say that, in pursuance of a
resolution passed by the State Board Of Agriculture
there will be meeting held in the Hall Of the House of
Representatives every Saturday evening during the ses
sion of the Legislature half past o'clock, for the
purpose Of discussing subjects connected with Agrcu
ture and Mechanics. The public is invited to attend
and participate the discussions These meetings may
be made very interesting and hope to see full at
tendance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FRIDAY, January Is, 1852.

The House met.
Petitions were presented by Messrs. Wilson, Hanna,
and Bryant
Reports from Committees
By Mr. Behm from the committee the Judiciary,
to whom was referred a petition of Mary Ann Jones,
reporting that the prayer of the petitioner was uncon-
stituiional. Report eoncurred IN.
BY Mr. Beach, from the committee on the judiciary,
to whom was referred n petition relative to changing
the name Of Greentown reporting that general law
having been passed providing means Tor changing names
Of persons and corporations, the committee ask TO be
DISCHARGED from its further consideration; which was
agreed to.
BY Mr. Holman, from the committee on the judiciary,
to whom referred House bill prescribing by law a
fern for deeds and mortgages, reporting the same back
and recommending It's indefinite posiponement
a lengthy debate cnsued, in which Messrs Owen and
EseIsh opposed the indefinite postPonement and adyo'
Gated the adoption oil the bill; and MessIs Holman uD
SON Beach, Stuart and Behm contended that such bill
was unnecessary for under the present law persons can
use any words they please to convey real estate
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22

An arrival at 81. Louis from Santa Fo, ports the
rival Of Captain skilman the latter place, who
his way out met 40 Csmanches, not FAR from the Rio
Grapde. These fellows had just from a maraud-
ing expedition in Durango They had with them 600 head
OF horses and several captive children. This band
from ths the northern Camanche horde who live in the
south eastern part Of New Mexico. -Four Americans
have recently been murdered near the place where
Capt S. met these Camancbcs They had been. caught
and 1led while sleepng>-Csn- Englires-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22

pWe are requested by friend Of A. p. Richardson,
Esq., Teue Csupee Indiana, to say that the statement
made by Auditor Ellis that he Wing in 1910, is
unfounded. Our informant has known Mr. Richardson
for twenty years and during that whole period he has
been a consistent, active, and uniform Democrat. Dis
agreeing with Ellis in bis recso notions, the straight
laced Auditor now him down as a whg.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
VIZ: F. RIreHrr, }seere,aries.
r. n. STANTON,

u7-The number Of public schools in PENNSYLVANIA is
9 200 in which II 500 teachers employed The r-
pills number half million, and the annual cost OF the
system is 81, ,400, 600,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-22
Resolulions Offered.

BY Mr. Hicks. ordering tho door-keeper to procure
box in which to keep the temperance petitions adopt
al
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-19

EMORY & HENRr.- The Commencement
exercises at this institution came OF On Tues.
day and Wednesday last, and we learn. ior -
had not an opportunity Of attending, thai The
exercises were highly entertaining rejecting
The Robeftson Prize Medal was awarded =
Mr.. Harvey Hogg, Of Tenn, and such was the
talent displayed BY several Of the contestants.
that il y as with much difficulty the COMMITTEES
could decide A6;Hgdon Yirginian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-19

The Portland (Me.l Argus gives the follow.
ing spiritual lcevelopnents:-- Officer CLARK. on
Friday, was the medium by which the follow
ing evil spirits were made manifest --namely--
two kegs containing twenty and six gailons)
aud baurret-all full OF liquor. They were
found at the, Western Depot, and are now
boarding at the Watch Hou Sc. 60