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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER "A, 1852.
Another Roorback Nailed.

The Wings have very currently reported that about
twenty Democrats in the region Of Mchgantown, Clin-
ton county, had changed from Pierce Scott. The
following letter tells The truth Of the story:
.. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. Z, 1852
Ed. SEsrINRL-Dear S1:-Coming from Logansport
this city, yesterday, in company with Mr. Boyle, Of
Mchgantown, and others, while the stage stopping
at the post Office the following conversation took place
between Mr.. Boyle and the p. M.
Mr.. b. II heard at Logansport that myself and a
number Of Democrats in Clinton county had changed
politics, and had agreed for Scott and that
you the author of the report now tell you that
there is word of truth in this report Neither my
self either Of tie gentlemen have named will vote
for Scott And furthermore will bet you five dollars
each Of these that they vote the Democratic ticket
the State and Presidential elections How you
10 report such siory!"
PM II heard this story some days ago"
Mr.. B. ssFrom whomi"
p NJ " Do not recoilecfp
merely mentit n this show what desperation the
Wings are driven TO. Mr.. Boyle might very properly
have replied hn in that beautiful, chaste and clas
sic language Of Gen. Scott, "ITs LIE.-YoU'RE A
LIAR!-ITs MoNsTRoUs!-Irs LIE, GENTLEMEN!-HE $
IIARp But I suppose Mr.. BOYLE has not yet, like
George d. Prentice and Winfield Scott, "arrired at
the high. tide rafr mark Of countrys Civilization
ONE WHO HEARD IT.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER !, 1sse
The Fair and the Fare.

Many Of country friends have ap-
PrehensiOns that ii likely be very difficult obtain
comfortable accommodations in The city during the time
Of the approaching State Fair Fearng'that this i'm
presson may operate towards dlscoursging some from
attending, take tie occasion to say the
sve preparations making generally among eiti
and hotels be ready for ''aI the ends of the
earth" upon the occasion In addition the large and
general preparations making by citizens the eating
arrangements the Fair Ground will be very
and Of the very bestdescrption The has
been taken by Mr.. John NJ. Paxson of Richmond; and
Wayne county friends, who acquainted with the
experience and energy Of this gentleman that
Mr.. p viii do the subject uH and ample justice. We
hear Of some parties who are preparing themselves
with tent and necessary fixtures, calculating to
sleep" themselves and get their meals the ground.
This viii be vey snug arrangement if the weather
should prove good the fine grounds Immediately
adjoining will afford good camping facilities.
Will exchanges in the State pass round the word
that all shall be accommodated who visit this, first
great State Fair.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER s, 1852.
James wh.tcomb is no more.

As announced yesterday. he departed this life in
the city Of New York. the evening Of the 4th inst
HIS illness had been long and painful The operation
of lthotomy performed the 18th ult. His dis
had advanced far that it the last and only
remedy This operation is often successful, and when
successful produces radical and thorough relief But
in this instance inflammation and death ensued.
Gov Whilcomb about sixty years Of age. He
native Of Vermont, but emigrated with his pa
rents, the West when small boy He received most
Of his education at Transylvania University, Kentucky,
but continued his classical studies for many years after
he left College. About the year 1923 he commenced
the practice Of the law Bloomington, Indiana where
he enjoyed the advantages Of pursuing his classical
studies under the direction of the Professors Of the State
University In 1926 he appointed Prosecuting
Attorney Cor the Fifth Judicial Circuit. In 1890 he
elected the Senate from the district composed of
the counties Of Monroe, Owen and Greene. In 1888
he reelected and served until 1896 In the Senate
he proved himself to be an able aud ready debater,
sound and logical in argument chaste and in
language At the end Of the second Senatorial he
was appointed by President jackson Commissioner of
the General Land Office In consequence Of the great
land sales immediately preceding his appointment, the
Office greatly in Business in confu-
slOn Dy unrlhg INDUSTRY ne brought ouer out OF con-
fusion and systemized the whole business of the office
In lS4l he removed He then returned Indiana,
with the intention Of resuming the practice Of his pro-
fesson; and opened law Office in Terre Haute. In
lS43 he was nominated by the Democratic party
candidate for Governor of Indiana and after an anima-
ted contest was elected by small majority Gov.
Bigger. In 1916 he reelected by an increased
jorty. In 1848 he elected the United States
Senate, and took his in the Senate the
sion, at the commencement of Gen. Taylor's Admins
tration, in March, 1849 At that period his health
began rapidly to decline. This in great measure
destroyed his usefulness in his sphere Of action
which he entered with SO much hope
He was ripe scholar, and aman Of talents he had
few superors in the State. Those who knew him in the
days Of his health and vgor will sustain US in this
ser ito In 1916 he married Mrs. Martha Hurst the
daughter Of the late Villain Renick, of Pckaway
county Ohio, who lived about year. She left an in
fant daughter, who survives him. We have thrown
together. in hasty manner, these few prominent Incl
dents Of his life. We shall attempt write his
euogy. We leave that task to abler pens
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

Col. Ale,ander X. McClung.

''The Jackson Missssippian announces that Col
Alexander X. McClung, of the Whig electors for
that State large, has declined serving because he is
unwilling to support Gen. Scott for the Presidency
Ezgtsiner
The above has been going the rounds uncontradcted
about long enough. The statement is known in this
place be generally specally and particularly false
Col McClung did decline serving elector because
he unwilling TO support Scott and if he has refused
support him il is thing in this place. where he
best known and where his most intimate friends reside
He objected Scott first many others did, who
uow, since his true history is known and shines
clearly, his supporters Col. McClnng would
not have served elector bad Mr.. Fillmore who
his first choee been nominated What slander shall
nail to the counter nexti-Columbu argus.
The editor OF the .Argus has been in the State but
short time and perceive that he knows little about
COL Meetings. position Of which he speaks conf
IDENTIFY, he does about editorial courtesy decency
in the Of language When we stated that this dis
tnguished gentleman would not support Gen Scott,
because he believed him unsound the slavery question,
stated what known to every one in Jackson who
had conversed with him the Presidential question.
Our information was obtained from that gentleman
HIMSELF and since the appearance OF the article IN
the Argus have heard him repeat the same declara
tion While he has not ebtruded his opinions on the
public, he has hesitated them Il anky whene
yer and wherever they have been sought isssspPson
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
More Whig Lies.

We clip the following from the Albany New YosF,
Evening Journal
INDIAEA.-A friend writes from Attica, Indiana,
that Wing County Meeting held at Chambers
burg (Fountain counyl Indiana the 10th instant,
which attended by not less than 900 persons.
Speeches were made by Hons. Messrs. Brenton and
Parker, members Of Congress, and by Hon. o. III.
Smith, formerly u s. Senator. A strong county ticket
nominated, and though the county has been very
strongly anti-Whig, there confident expectations
that il will give Scott majority"
This is the manner in which Wing enthusiasm is
laetured No Wing meeting has been held at Chambers
burgh. Neither Mr. Parker nor Mr.. Brenton has been
that part of the State and the Hon. o. H. Smith has
made political speech during the canvass has
he been in Fountain county, near it, The whole is
fabrication, manufactured for foreign market. The
county will give 400 majority for Pierce
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
For the Daily Inai,n, State ssn,ioel.l

The Journal of yesterday held forth the public eye
letter from Bishop Hughes to Mr. SHINES, of Louis-
ana which letter the Journal crows over being what
he calls hard blow at Democracy, aud attempts to
critcse the pursued by Mr. SHINES, by afrlbu-
ting The letter and questions asked by Mr.. SHINES,
the whole body of Democracy. Now, would like to
know If Mr. SHINES, Catholic, has right ad
dress Bishop Hughes in any manner lie pleases without
subectng him to the cry Of partsan in other words
accusing him OF acting without honest motiyesi sup
pose if i, Catholic, American citizen, adj
dressed letter Bishop Purcell any other Bishop,
asking questions of like nature would be accused by
the Wing presses, OF acting in this manner lor party
purposes But the Journal oyer-reaches itself in
comments, il tries 10 be very faterng to the Bishop
and stops to insult the balance of the Catholics, by
trying his barney worthy Bishop :" Bishop
Hughes is conservative and of course Whig.n Here
position held by the Journal, that Catholic Demo-
Gratis cannot be conservative political matters, the
JoHrnal is likewise mistaken to the Bishops being
Wing He is stauch Democrat, and has always been
warm Though prvate) advocate OF Democratic policy
II is true the Journal does not say Catholic Democrats
cannot be conservatives &C., but il leaves us no room
but draw such inference from the allu-
ded TO. OF course Greeley, Robinson, & Co.,
conservative on national politics aceo ding to the Jour
nails view Of the matter than Catholics who happen
be Democrats. Iwonder If the comments in the Jour-
nal on the Bishops letter, would tickle such
Robinson and Greeley, who love Catholics much
at this time. | would advise good wing TO send
Horace Bill copy Of it, that they may know they
have got assistants in Hoosierdon
A CATHOLIC.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
From the yincennes GaEette.l
Railroad Meeting af Point Comm

The citizens of varess counties along the contempla
ted Railroad, leading from Yincennes to Indianapolis
assembled at Point Commerce, the 9Th day Of Sep
tember, 1852, according 10 previous notice.
On motion of John F. Allison of Greene county, Mr.
George w. Moore, Of Owen county, chosen Pres
dent
On motion, M. C. Stewart. Of Greene, and Isaac
f. johnson, Of Owen county, appointed Secreta
ries.
On motion of John F Allison, John T. Freeland, OF
Knox county. called explain the object OF the
meeting. Thereupon, DIR. Freeland responded in a
appropriate manner. Speeches we're also made by
persons from the dferents parts Of the line.
On motion of James GalIetly, of Owen county-that
committee be appointed TO draft suitable resolutions.
Thereupon. Messrs J. F. Allison, Stewart, and Dayton
Topping of Greene, Judge Heaton, James Galley, of
Owen, being appointed reported the following resolu
tiOns:
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this meeting the
means construct Railroad from Vincennes to In
danapos, can be procured by proper effort on the
part of those Interested.
find be it further resolusd, That, view Of its im
portance, we, individually and collectively, pledge
efforts and accomplish object desirable
Resoiped, That Mr. Stewart, Dayton Topping, Il.
H. Throop, and J. F. Allison, be appointed committee
OF general conference and that they confer with James
Brooks of New Albany; o. H Smith, Of Indianapolis;
Cyrus M. Allen, and Hon A. I. Ellis, Of Vineennesj
Hezekiah Wampler, of Gosport; J. w. Allison, Of
Spencer; j. B. Spooner, Of Point Commerce; W.
Andrews Of Worthinelon; Dr. j. T. Freeland. OF Ed
wardsport Knox county; Samuel Hall, of Princeton;
and Willard Carpenter, OF Evansville and request them
to attend general meeting Of the citizens OF the valley
Of the West fork of White river Point Commerce,
10 be held the 26th OF October 1852 and to act
committee supervise the interest and adopt measures
for the construction OF said road.
.fnd be further resolved, That j. T. Freeland, OF
Knox county be requested 10 confer with Mr. Gurney,
Principal Engineer the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad,
obtain information relative the survey OF said rosd
The above resolutions having been read we're unani
mously adopted.
On motion of Mr. ]. r. Allison, the thanks of the
meeting rendered the President and Secretaries;
and was ordered that the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Vncenues Gazette and Sentinel;
also indianapolis Journal and Sentinel and Blooming
ton Gazette
On motion Of Mr. John Jones, OF Bloomfield, the
meeting adjourned until the 26th day Of October 1882
(sgned) GEORGE MOORE, PrssT
w. G; = srnwasr' Secretaries.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Indianapolis, Oct 7th, 1852.
rFor the Daily Indian. s,.,s senti.sI.l

Whereas it has been represented by the Indiana
State Journal and by the Wkg party of the State, that
the Irish population Of Marion county, and that portion
of them who reside in Indianapolis especially are going
merely duty to reute that charges by openly and
candidly avowing that il is intention TO withhold
from that party, which would maeiousy exclude
from those glorious rights and privileges which were
guaranteed to US solely by the ever liberal generous.
hearted Democracy and that shall undoubtedly
the whole entire ticket and nothing but the ticket and
that ticket shall be nothing less nothing than
glorious old Democratic ticket-preference for Dem
ocrats Wings for every Office. Ftca
MANY IRISHMEN.
INprANApoIIs Oct. T. 1882
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
NO. 20.
From the Cincinnati Rneuirer.l
II love that Rich Broeue.s

Il love that rich brogue" Now Giursi you are Ioku
lis cruel at Patrick such fun be pokin,
That "brogue" you've heard two yssrs svsy whit
And not loved it before d-l bit
81 love that rich brogue." You love it, how well
Let your long spoken sentiment honestly tell
You would welcome U here from Erin's green land
But in making her laws you'd give hand
Il love that rich brogue" Did you love it whea
So Indignantly "hred" you snatched up your pen.
In the Astor House psrlor and earnestly wrote
That irishnen deserving votes
n love that rich brogue" An. you loved it indeed
When you gave your assent to tho infamous creed,
When you claimed OF that party your leader to be,
Who would take from the Irish their light to be free
DID "hs bOgue when you told US your mind
To repeal all naturalization incnedf
No matter how dscint or hOnest'men we
That Paddy should never a citizen BET
al love tia, rich brogue.r know you belong
To the party who always love Irishmen strong.
As the day when their wanted draws near
Although we're but cattle the Of the year
81 love that rich brogue" When did you begins
When Greeley told you you couldn't get in;
That you could sit n the Presidents chair
II you couldn't get Patrick to help you up thsreg
You love it well perhaps you'll be ownin.
FAITH after election day in the mornin'
When for President Pierce it falls on your ears
That same ''rich brOgue" in three Elegant cheers.
al love brogue." No doubt, Mister Scot.
Our votes you'd love better still would you noti
Now Ginral be asy, quit coaxin' and tazin'
When Pats after votn' it's himself he'll be plain
love rich bfogue." 'Tis blsrney old fellow
You can't sugar that pill SO Paddy will swallow;
Couldn't he what your are he'd indsde by fool
That same Native. wolf covered up with yshis wool
,Native American
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

THE METHODIST CHURCH CAsE.--It was decided
by the United States Circuit Court in November last
that the Church South equally entitled with the
Church North the properly owned by them, united
establishment previous TO their separation. John w.
Nelson. Esq, who was appointed commissioner
tain and adjust the account between them, has Just
ported that the amount OF property previous the sep
aration 1862 235 76a. The profits since that pc
riod, 1915, have been over $3.50, 600. The Southern
members have received share Of the profits since the
separation, the Northern members who were pos
session, claimed the whole fund and profits The South
have taken exceptions the report and the litgs
ton is not yet ended.-Phi Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Mr.. Webster.

We glad to be able to state that Mr.. webster's
health Is gradually improving. He has no catarrh this
year OF any consequence but he has some OF tbs COM
to have repose and avoid travelling AS the weather
grows cooler he win doubtless be restored his usual
strength and health In the meantime he is occupied
with the great questions pending his department, and
with the cultivation Of his noble estate which forms al
together Of the most comfortable and at the same
time transformations establishments that have exist
ed in New Engand-Bosfon Courier.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
Gem. scntt at Madisan

To prevent the gallant general falling into the same
mistake he did his last VISIT Judge Sullivan took
good care to pronounce plainly and dsticy the Of
the city of Ma-d--s-o-n, and inform him of the inn
portan fact, thatit named in honor Of James Mad
son. The General in his reply eomplimented the
bravery and galantry of the Indanans the battle
feds (said he) 'wh them in various hard fought bat
ties, and other critical circumstances, have stood
side BY side" Now this is all palaver. The Indiana
troops except one company of Riemeu were not with
Gen. Scott in any Of the hard fought battles. He
not at Buena Vista, Huamantla or Atlico where the
Indianans participated But the most amusing part of
his speeeh is the following:
81 have also heard several times, since landed on
your Shores the rich brogue OF the Irish and the foreign
accent Of the German citizen They are welcome to
my ear, for they remind OF many well fought and
hard won field, which have been nobly supported
by the Of Germany and Ireland and never shall
10 be grateful to that portion OF my counymen for
the aid they have rendered u.s. the native horn citizens
on the field Of battlen
Now how does this comport with the following in
structions to his recruiting Offices in ls47:
'sYou are instructed NOT TO ENLIST FOREIGN
ERS for the Battalion Of ST. Patrick has taught US that
FOREIGNERS CANNOT BE TRUSTED"
How does his ardent love Of foreigners now CORES.
pond with the following which he wrote in 1884, only
eight years ago:
We THINK WE ARE LIBERAL ENOUGH,
WHEN, IN PROVIDING FOR AMERICA, WE
LEAVE THE Door OF ADMISSION OPEN TO
THE CHILDREN OF FOREIGNERS, NOW
ABROAD, WHO MAY HEREAFTER BE BORN
HERE, WITHOUT ALLOWING THEIR FA-
THEIRS TO COME AND HELP TO GOVERN
US!- WE, WHO ALONE HAVE ANY RIGHT
TO THINK ON THE SUBJECT, CLAIM THAT
WE CAN BEST GOVERN OURSELVES, AND THE
BETTER SUCH GOVERNMENT IN THE MEAN
TIME, so MUCH THE BETTER FOR THE For
EIGNERs WHO May EAFTER COME
AMONG Us, AND FOR THEIR AMERIoAN-BoRN
CHILDRES-Scott's Communication in National
hteligencer, Dec, 1874.
He was then looking to the Natives to elect him 10
the Presidency. Now he the Of the adpoted
citizens and OH how he loves the erich brogue Of the
Irish and the foreign Of the Germans" There
Irishman German, in all the land that
does understand all about this The veil is too thin
70 deceive them. t--
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

We learns that the entries of articles for the State
Fair are rapidly being made. 1t win doubtless be a
splendid exhibition The people should all come. 1t
takes place the 2oh the 2lst and the 22d Of octo
Der instant The State election will be and the
people can take some rsspte from the angry and exc
ing topics which hare occupied the public mind for
months past.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

E Tho Republic shappy. 1t thinks General Scott and
his friends may reasonably be proud" that ne gets
eighteen dollars day for electoneerng, paid TO him
Of the public treasury. Now, as eighteen dollars
day is good wages any time should should like TO
know what limit the Republic would fix un-reason-
abie?-Washingfon Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

Gr The War Debts OF the European nations amount
to 500 600 900 000 Il would require the labor Of four
millions Of men, $3.50 per annum pay the interest
Of this sum at per cent. To pay the principal, it
would be nessary levy Of at least $40 on every
inhabitant OF the globe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

Cr John Van Buren lately said in a speech that, Of
40 900 persons in New York who voted for Martin
Van Bren IN ls4s, be had heard Of only three who win
vote for Pierce and King. John is az busy as = nail
er, and what be says he knows. - .1-s.s e,s4
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

Wonder if Goseral Scott intends to charge the ex.
pcnses Of his eleotoneerng the Government
der The pretenoe OF choosing site Cor military hos
pital at Blue kieks
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

TSevera kegs marked s'Lard, /" but found TO contain
spirits lately seized at Providence commuhi.
cation from Mrs. Partington, through medium,
srlz
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

UThers will be forty mine Agricultural Fairs in
first week In Ostobsr.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. According to recent GAL
culaons Is probable that English Is already the Ian
guage Of sixty millions Of human beings, and that the
number IS augmsntng at continually increasing rsuo
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

O-Horsco Greeley thinks that there is nothing i'm
possible under the sun He concludes article the
gloomy prospect for whiggery in Indiana with the
following pathetic appeal:
eve cntreat our Indiana friends to believe that
there Is nothing impossible to him who wills and
work though the election was 10 be decided by their
State alone. A pull all together will carry IT,"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

The Newark Eagle says:
a. We are authorized by gentleman Of this city to
offer $1,000 5000 that New Jersey will give her
electoral vote for Pierce and King
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14

Lr Horace Greeley is making speeches in the Wes
ern Reserve, Ohio, for Scott.-Indana Journal
And Old Josh. Giddings is after him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-10-14
MAINE

u The Norfolk Courier, Wing paper Of Virginia,
and Scott advocates thus disposes Of Wing morse of
SANDER:
"The following letter from Col John B. McGruder,
Of the u S. Army, vndIeates Gen. Pierce most fully
from the charges which certain Wing newspapers have
attempted to establish against him-hat of cowardce
particularly. We aare sympathy Nth those Of either
party rh0 descend TO malicious Misrepresentation and
BASE FALsEHooDs IN order to carry their purpose is
an fnsulf to the country call Franklin Pierce das
tard and drnkard, and repeat schat hare before
said that upon the TESTIMONY THOSE WHO KNOW HIM
AND HAVE SERVED WITH HIM ARE BOUND TO BE-
LfEvE PATRIOTIC AND WORTHY IN EVERY RE
sPEcT AS THE BEST OF HIS AcCUsERs. We say this al
the risk Of offending such desire wage dshonor-
able warfare. II cannot fight successfully upon
principles and win victory upon the established merits
Of our noble candidates we would not have the
sacrifice which disposed make for its attain
mentD