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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08
IFOr the Indiana State SENTINEL

HUNTSVILLE, March 81.
EDrroR SENTINEL-Sir: The adjournment of the
Legislature having relieved your columns of the press
of matter in some degree, would ask the privilege OF
calling attention matter which, while il may seem
unmporant, may, If unattended to by Democrats have
important bearing upon the result of the coming eec
ton 1t is this: While have of knowing
how it may be in other counties giving small Democratic
maorities, do well know that ours, (Madson,)
though we have full poll 200 majority, the
Wings have managed by wheediing Democrats from
their allegiance, keep in their hands fully half the
county Offices; and this by the simple expedient Of per-
suading Democrats join them in printing Union bal
lots having the of all the candidates upon them
While they horred at the proscrptive spirit which
would debar their candidates from the same ballot with
ours their brethren every county in the State where
they have majority, abhor the 8 union balos" in an
equal degree.
| Now this may seem an unimportant matter, Mr. Ed
tor but when consider its effects here and elsewhere
it behooves US to to it in time. If oui
guard the preventive is easily applied. As proof o
the effect Of the union ballot the Democrats in oul
county twice struck ballots Of their own and in boil
cases elected their ticxet.
should have said nothing of this but that il MAJ
have effect, if>unaended to- in periling portion
our ticket. We well know that our opponents nery
inc themselves TO an effort such Hooser Whigoer
has stranger since the memorable days Of IA
They will fight, 1t is their nature to fight, not Iar
and maniuly, but By stratagem and low manguyring
And be assured, the union ticket wherever the gam
will work, is to be OF their resorts Our State ticke
must not and shall not be sacrificed. We have not sc
up our best men that they may be overthrown And ye
such event might easily be brought about. II "
I sleep on and consider minor matters to
small for notice, may feeble, unprinciple,
and almost despised foe exung triumph whic
neither numerical superiority political honesty ent
enticing Democrats from their allegiance.
d.. Ia
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08
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Mr. Kennedy says the length Of Railroad brought into
operation since January L. lS4S is 124 miles, and that
by far the greater portion Of the lines commenced but
incomplete, will be finished within the ensuing five
years OF the latter have been commenced since
finished 1t is supposed that from 900 to 800 miles
additional to the 10 S9S known be in progress
will be put under during the present year and
by the year 1860, Mr.. Kennedy says, 1--WE may expect
that the Unted States will be traversed by at least 3d.
900 miles of railroad"
To form an estimate of the average expense per mile
of building railroads in the United States is very diff
cult The cost of the roads in New England is about
S45 900 per mile; in New York. Pennsylvania, and
Maryland about $40 000 in the Southern States, the
Valley of the Mississippi $50 900 per mile is consider
ed fair estimate. The cost of railroads in operation
the beginning of the present year is assumed to have
been S34S, 600, 900.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08
"a !. Fireman,n ? in yeslerday,s Jonrnal. SAYS:

IA fHeman," IN yesterdays Journal. says:
There is something little ridiculous, and a good
deal contemplate in constituting every absence Of men,
Der into dodge. Nobody Iut fool would have the
mery publish such nonsense and nobody but DEM
agogue wouId have the malice il iure an hon.
est mans character"
II the above is all true, Mr. Coburn first the ex-
ample only of constituting the accidental absence of
member into dodge" but also Of publishing 81 such
nonsense, will this very sapient young fremen apply
his to his candidate and preach a SER
mon theI con!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1859.

IL tit is well known fact, that Mr.. Todd lost his
election. Delegate the State Convestioa in this
county, in 1885, because he did attend the Indian
apOlis polls the day of election He the foremost
man Of his party in tine country townships but owing 10
limited acquaintance in the city, those Democrats who
voted for Wallace and Mcguire from personal consider
atons, not being acquainted with Mr. Todd il was the
easiest thing in the world for them leave his name
from the ticket 1t is gratifying fact to know that
Mr.. TOdds name left of, in indianapolis, on that
occasion, from of the tickets from this oonsdera
tion, and out Of no hostility to the man.
Levi L. Todd is man that will not suffer by an int
mate acquaintance. He is one Of thesmost Intelligent
farmers Of the State HIS father was ore Of the pioneer
preachers in Indiana and Kentucky, and gave his
liberal education intending him for one of the probes
sons; but this sutng his tastes and feelings for
many years be has been engaged practical farmer
tilling the soil with his own hands Levi l. Todd Is
man OF extreme modesty, in telling the people who he
Is and what he has done fer bis country. He has not
always been the comparatively obscure farmer that has
characterized his history in Marion county In the war
oil 1872 with other brave volunteers from Kentucky he
stood in the front Of the battle Northern frontiers
and while the Indiana Journal would make Gen Scott
President for services Lundys Lane they would pass
by, with Indifference and cold contempt, a soldier who
stood the fire of EnglanIs hosts and her murerous al
lies, at the river Rasin And this man is to be pro.
scrbed because he stands pledged to carry out as far
possible, the wishes of the majority of the people Of Ma
rion county in bill for the suppression of ntemperance
Suppose that Gen Scott be addressed by CON-
mttee, on the Temperance question, and were to an.
swer IN the plain and honest that characterzes
the letter of Mr. Todd, would the Journal make the
welkn ring with its appausel But the hencst response
of the old Soldier who barred his the storms of
battle in war with England and in defence of the wo.
men and children Of the West from the murderous TOM
ahawk and seaping knife of her savage citizens OBJ
ectionabe and he is to be thrust aside for young strip
ng who is to be elected if elected at ALL by gaining
Democratic votes the temperance question; but who
predicts, in advance that temperance law will be
passed at the present session This wish is no doubt
father to the thought" and is pretty good evidence
that be would so into the Legislature flaming tenn
perance man, but with the settled determination Of de.
eating every bill that may be presented either directly
indirectly, hoping thereby aid the Wing party at
the fall elections. We despise hypocrisy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

u The Journal denies that Mr. Coburn has signed the
pledges Of the Social Order and Temperance League,
since his nomination. Calvin Fletcher stated at the
temperance meeting in Roberts Chapel on Monday
night last, while making agerba report FROM the
mttee appointed to interrogate the candidates, that
the pledges had been presented to the candidates,
and one of them had signed them" Mr.. Coburn was
the candidate he meant, aud The only inference that
could be drawn from his statement was that the pledges
had been presented by the committee the candidates
and signed by one Of them. This, we have not the
slightest doubt is the state of the case the
ton of the Journal 10 the contrary Notwithstanding
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

G5-rhe Journal says that upon the Democratic Tenn
perance of the county depends the result of the
election next Monday II this conviction in the minds
of the Wing leaders that has induced them make such
eager Efforts by all underground means their corruption
and depravity command, to prostitute the temper
ance to their party ends 1t was this conyc
tion that induced the Whig members of the Temperance
League Committee TO garble single paragraph from
Mr. Todd's letter, Wednesday before its publication,
and send it round to Democrats representing Mr..
Todd's answer their inquiries, in order create a
prejudice IN the minds of Democrats against Mr. Todd
before the letter should be published.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

DThe attention OF all interested in the improvements
of the AGE. is called to the advertisement &C II K
Flinchbaush's Patent Cast Iron Tomb We have ex-
amined these Tombs, and believe them to be only
durable bu: very beautiful and the cheapest that be
procured Mr. r. Miller is now stopping at the Wright
House where can, also be specimen Of the newly
Patented Tomb He has, already disposed of the right
of the whole territory of Indiana, and will doubtless sell
the rights Of adjoining States before he leaves city
He has shown letters from persons in Ohio, who have
bought territory, and succeeding WE'LL that they
desire to purchase more.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

LOUISIANA LICENSE LAVA law has passed both
Houses of the Louisiana Legislature which gives the
exclusive power police ures, and to the mayors and
aldermen of cities to make such laws and regulations
for the sale or prohibition Of the sale OF intoxicating
liquors as they may deem advisable. and to grant
withhold licenses from drinking houses shops as
majority Of the citizens and voters Of any ward parish
town ard city, may determine by ballot. This act
takes effect from the date Of its passage.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

GJ-Thc National IntelIigencer, Of March 25lh, an.
nounced (Probaby by authority that the expedition
Japan has, for part OF its object, TO make reclama-
tiOns Jor injuries and losses heretofore sustained By liner
icaa citizens"
Upon this the Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune remarks 1t appears to this Admin
istration is departing from the traditional Washing.
ton policy in regard TO intervention in very marked
manner" What does the Journal thnkl
II seems that in saying Mr.. Fillmore had dvesied this
Japan expedition Of all warlke purposes, gave him
credit for dseernment than he is actually possessed
OF, and that lie is determined acquire military glory
by attacking the japanese upon pretext other.
In this however may be mistaken, as our authority
is only Wing newspaper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

G1-When McCarty was first nominated, the wings
tried to manufacture little capital for him by stating
that he was a farmer This too bare faced, and
they are now driven into admission Of the truth,
which is, that McCarty about $4,000 worth OF
real estate, on some Of which he hires work.
They might as well claim that physician
because he employed doctor to cure his chd.-Hun-
| fingfon Observer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

EXPULSION OF MIssIoNARIEs-A treaty has been en-
tered into with the Indian tribes of the Middle District
OF Oregon which contains the extraordinary provision
that no American missionary shall be allowed again
to enter their country.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

a7-Qnsen Victoria has appointed Lord Broughton an
ordinary member Of the civil division Of the first class
or knights grand Of the baih--Ezehange paper
And Auotioncer Gentle has appointed Professor Rhods
alias Alexander, as BeIlman for his fourishing estab
-lishment
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

Ex-senator Woods, OF Ohio and Switzerland, in
vaesceEt and expects be able TO take his seat in the
Senate as as it convenes.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

UIn auding to his recent remarks about secession
the New York Tribune says Mr.. Webster always will
ride dead horse"
OF o,urss be villas long as he sticks the Wing
mar
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

ITKossuth received So, 100 in St Lcais, and il is
ported that German Association had addition; taken
1p $40 900 os Hungarian bonds.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

The Journal denies that Mr. Coburn voted against
the constitution beeause he was opposed to the
18th aticeto the election Of the Supreme Judges by
the people, and because Of the provision in relation
foreigners, charged by correspondent in the Sem
tnel few days ago. If Mr. Coburns opposition to the
new constitution caused by any of these
sons will the Journal tell what Mr.. Coburns
were for voting against tl Was the fact that it did
rot continue the State Bank monopoly reason why he
opposed ta
We have it from the most reliable authority, that Mr.
Coburn has not only once but repeatedly assigned hi
opposition to the clause permitting foreigners not natu
razed vote, the why he voted against tn
new constitution.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

8JOn last Wednesday evening. at the temperance
meeting at the Depot Church, Democrats were urged
to for Mr. Coburn because, as it was alleged he is
a " Maine Law man, Mr.. Coburn mdy be Maine
Law man" in Indianapolis but in the country he is not.
He visited Lawrence township on Monday last. AT
Lanesve the presence Of five six persons, in an
to the question if he in favor of the Maine law,
Mr.. Coburn replied that he sOas not, AND THAT HE
DID NOT THINK THE PEOPLE WERE READY
FOR IT. He also stated that he did not think that the
Maine law any other law the subject of temper
ance, would be passed by the present Legislature. We
make this the authority of good men, and
it can be proved, if necessary.
VIII Mr. Columns Wing friends who so deeply
Interested in this elections and anxious for the passage
of the Maine law illustrate his consistency and ortho-
doy by the of the above fact at the next
perance meetnel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

D@Is it not contemplate to all honorable see
the Indiana Journal of yesterday attempting create
the impression that the election Of Mr. Coburn will de-
termne the consistency of Democrats on the Temper
anee question:
There is Mr. Todd, grey-headed, honorable man,
who has been for years strict member of the Presby
terian Church, rigid temperance in principle and
all his habits and whose influence, by precept and ex
ample has been exercised in favor of temperance for
length of time almost great the whole life of his
competitor.
On the other side, here is young lawyer of 25 years
of age, who has taken little or no part in the temper
ance Of the day, who has never raised his
voice, by his example done anything favor the
of temperance, who goes into the country where
he supposes the temperance question is unpopular de-
nounces the Maine law. and declares that no law will
be passed at the present session. while in the city he
makes strong pledges in order hoodwink Democrats
to vote for him. and thus his election while
few Wings, standing in the back ground, agtae the
question; Coburn giving his everything they
desire While every Wing in the city, tper or anti
upler temperate anttemperate, will vote for him
the Journal has the eontey ask Democrats to repu
date all their cherished principles Of Democracy by gv
ing him their support. We shall very much mistake tn
virtue and intelligence Of the people, if there any suc
a reSnlt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

POLITICAL TAcTIcs-Gen. Scott has the reputation
Of being able military actican but when il comes to
political tactics he has to change position quite too
often acquire reputation for ability this depart
ment. But few years since he a strong let
in favor Of the Native American faction in which
he abused all the foreigners roundly. But since
the willy Seward has taken him in charge, he has be-
come convinced that the nauralized Irish and German
citizens have great many votes dispose of in Pres
identia contest and hence he suddenly changes his
tics. To afford him opportunity to do so, he the
other day addressed By the Seward Association Of
Brooklyn, New York-anoher name for Abolition
Assoeiaton-and by the Irish Benevolent Society and
he avas hmselfofa reply to show how much he ''owes
10 Irish valor.p The Mexican War it will be seen,
furnished him light this point. Old 'Fuss and
Feathers" did not know, suppose, at the time he
poused the cause of Native Amercanism, that Irish
blood stained every battlefield in the American Revou-
tion as well every in the of 1912! Judging
from the following letter, he has found out all these
things since Seward began act his groom and
menced puttinshm in training. Hero is the letter:
New YoRK, March H.
The Seward Association of Brooklyn and the Irish
Benevolent Society, have received the following letter
from Gen. Scott, TO attend their anniversary supper:
WASHINGTON, March 2I.
GentIsmen:-lt was only yesterday that the pressure
Of public business obliged decline the honor o
meeting a number Of Irish friends at the approachn.
celebration Of St. Patrck's day in Philadelphia. | bee
you will accept what said TO them in reply You d.
me but justice in suPposing take lively interes
in Ireland and her sOHs perhaps man, certainly NJ
American, owes much to the vaor of Irishmen a
myself, for many of them marched and fought under
command in the Of 1872 and many thousands in thu
recent war in Mexico. Not one Of them was eve
knomn turn his back upon the enemy a friend.
remain yours, &C., WINFIELD SCOTT.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

uHumsn existence hinges upon triies. What is
beauty without soap
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-08

Who Knows MR. GREENl-There is anxious enquiry
in this city for Mr.. Green-The Rev. j. w. Green.
There both fun and sadness the Post Office De.
parment yesterday, his account 1t appears that in
Philadelphia lew days ago. he made himself known to
number OF religious brethren, preached sermon, in
fact and ectured Sunday School, and then manifested
his partiay for the brethren by appointing less than
five Of them secret agents for the Post Office Depart
ment 81 800 year and travelling expenses. They
each gave him (and this very ugly in them tool)
twenty-five dollars. Just then it happened that ele-
graphic despatch called him 10 New York!
The gentlemen appointed, prepared themselves for
their vocatonone by selling out his furniture, and
another by dsposng ohs grocery storel Three othem
Yesterday reported themselves for duty Hobbe War
rem. and Marion all puzzled for moment, but
the light soon broke in upon them: Hobbe got angry
at the unknown gentleman who had made such free use
Of his name and prerogative, Warren convulsed
with laughter and Marion, who iorgets either
business decorum, gave in his opinion that there
was something wrong! The disappointed gentlemen
were decidedly Of this opinion and also felt somewha
4 blank Washington Telegraph.
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Editorial Correspondence.
WAsHINGToN CITY

WASHINGTON CITY, March %, 1882
The census returns are complete with the exception Of
California great portion Of the returns from that
State destroyed by the great fire in San Francisco
and there being provision in The law for re-taking
them nothing has been done to supply this deficiency,
and unless there is legislation by Congress before
lis adjournment so that the apportionment be made
by the Secretary Ct the Interior the Presidential eec
tion will be held under the of 1910. This would
be loss of seven electoral votes to the Northwest.
The Improvement of the Capitol by the addition of
two wings, ,and the additions and ornaments to the
public grounds, all clearly indicate that Washington city
be the permanent Capital of the Nation The nu
Of Wing administration is always felt here in the
lavish expenditure Of public money in ornamenting and
identifying the public grounds, in constructing fish
ponds green houses and flower gardens There is abun
dance of material for Ogle speech of hundred
pages in this useless and exravagant outlay Of the peo
pies money adorn and beauty this city Of pride and
poverty. A Whig administration is always popular in
Washington. The prospect now is that they will not
again get their hands into the peoples treasury
they therefore go it whilst they can The universal
Wing party, like Peter Pringe's pig,
''when they lived they lived in clover,
And when they die, they'll die all over"
A well informed Wing from the North, with whom /
to-day thinks that under the majority rule,
there is no doubt Of Filmore's nomination He gets
the entire South on and sufficient scattering
vote at the North to secure his nomination. think
myself that ScOtt's prospects are waning The South
will go into convention with the prospect OF his
nomination, and nominated by the North they will not
support him. With the present prospect look upon
the election of a Democratic President certain
event w. ]. B.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-02-12

prOhibitory law wish to dictate what men
shall seat and drink, and wlerewithal
they shall be clothed" II the gentleman
has read the mime Law with The leas,
degree Of attention. he must have seen
that it 10 not the drinking bat the selma
which That law prohibits.
As to food, crows and ilottentots love
carrion, and if a N. E. Farmer loves tain
ted meat. land ''des gustibus non dispu-
tandum. y there is no law 10 Connecticut
and wont be, to abtidge his liberty in the
premises.
But it he were to sell diseased or pu.
trid meat. knowing tito be such. / rather
guess the law would reach him. In res.
pect to clothing, the Maine Law contem
plates no dictalion whatever, and pre-
sumo the N. E. Farmer may walk about
Litchtield in petlicoa,s it he pleases, with
ont let or hindrance from law or sheriff.
II lie doubts on this subject, let him try
it. BLooMER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1852-02-12
WAsHISGToN, Feb. 9th


SENATE. Petitions were presented
from the Assistant Census Marshal, ask
ing for extra compensation.
"A resolution appropriating money for
work on the Capitol, was ordered 10 BIZ
engrossed.
NJ. Borland, chairman of the Com
mittee on Printing, reported in favor of
printing 1000 copies of the Reports, &C.,
Of the Commissioner of the General Land
Office carried.
Dir. Borland. also, reported in favor Of
printing $500 copies Of Alfred Guthrie's
essay upon steam explosions.
Mr.. Hale spoke against it, and Mr.,
Borland in favor. The report was final
" carried.
MIR. Butler presented memorial in
favor Of Branch Mint in California
At o'clock, Mr.. Gwyn moved to dis
pense with the consideration of private
business and take up the Census Prints
ing Bill. The motion was debated by
Messrs. Badger, Butler and others, a.
gainst, and Messrs. Downs ard others in
favor Of it. After some further debates
the motion was lost and the Senate pro-
cesded to the consideration of the pri-
vate calendar.
Several bills were ordered engrossed
and subsequently passed-and Senate
adjourned.
HousE.-The House went into Com
mittee of the Whole, and resumed the
consideration of the Senate bill making
land warrants assignable.
Various amendments were debated.
and the committee. after considering the
subject for two hours, rose and repo, ted
the bill to the House. which, after stri-
king out all except the FIRST section, as
amended. on the motion of Mr., Mason
yesterday, finally passed.
| Several executive communications ere
presented and referred.
! Mr.. Appleton Of Massachusetts, pre-.
sented memorial from certain citizens
/ Of Boston. calling the attention Of Con.
gress to the situation of the harbor OF
that city. The memorial was referred
and the House adjourned until Monday.