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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Our Flag is There I!

We nail our banner the mast this morning. bearing
upon it the names Of General FRANKLIN PIERCE
Of New Hampshire, for President and WILLIAM R.
KING, OF Alabama for Vice President.
The wisdom displayed by the Baltimore Convention
in the selection Of these tried and true men, is commended
by every Democrat in this community The enthusiasm
which prevailed the spontaneous ratification meeting
held on Saturday evening equal that Of 1914
The spirit that is manifested by the Democracy is
convincing proof that nominees the reTy bes
that could have been selected upon whom rally
the entire united force of the Democracy and to make
certain the triumph OF its principles In placing their
names before the people, we gratied in knowing
that in the yielding Of personal preference for men
which secured their nomination. the enduring principles
OF Democracy not compromised, nor abandoned
but re- affirmed and nationalised.
OF candidate for President the Wings have already
commenced sneeringly to ask, &" Who is Franklin
Pierce7" This question the people will answer, with
little satisfaction the Wing party they answered
similar question in 1874. Whiggery asked "Who is
James K PoIkT' and the people responded in thunder
tones at the polls, ''He is our President ~
But we can tell our readers who this Franklin Pierce
is-this obscure man in the eyes of whiggery.
FrankIng Pierce is native of the cold Granite
Mountain State"a State which since her redemption
from Federalism by the triumphant election of Benjamin
Pierce the Jackson candidate for Governor in 1929 has
never faltered in her devotion Democracy. This
BENJAMIN Pierce who reelected in 1880, was the
father of Franklin Pierce who early imbibed the prnc
Piles dearly cherished by his father and his Democratic
friends At early age, Franklin Pierce was favor.
re with the people, who honored him with their conf
dence in 1873 by eectng him to the Legislature Of New
Hampshire. He selected in 1892 and that
sion chosen Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
In 1893 he elected to Congress from the HIIsboro
Districts was reelected in 1885 and again in 1897 New
Hampshire rarely returns any Congress after -four
years service and the honor Of being thrice elected ss
to but few men, however talented. But higher honors
still awaited him, for the people loved the
brother In the same year he elected to the U. s.
Senate for the OF six years, Of the highest
stions in the world which he filed with both honor TO
his State and credit himself He remained in the
Senate but four years and the debates and Journals OF
that body, amply show by his speeches and votes that
ne was an able hrm perseverng patriot and statesman
he resigned before the expiration OF the term for which
ne was elected and retired his home among the Gran
tie Hills Of his native State where he remained until his
country demanded his services in the war with Mexico
And here we will remark that the many high positions
which his State and country have honored him with
have mostly been unsought and sometimes thrust upon
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Steam-Firga,e Missouri.

The Washington Republic states, officially, that accor
ding the authority conferred by Congress the Navy
Department, and appropriation Of sum not exceed
ing $4,000, (by the Navy Appropriation act of Sd
March, 1851 contract concluded with Messrs.
Wells Gowen, of Boston, the wreck Of the
steamgate Missouri, from the bay of Gibraltar, for
the sum of $50 900.
Two years from the date of the contract (9sh of April
lS5) was the period stipulated for the completion OF
the works has been exected in less time the entire
satisfaction Of the British authorities Gibraltar and
heharbor and anchorage that port fare perfectly
freed from all the Instructions which the said wreck had
caused to its navigation and to the safety of the ship
ping lying there"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
William r. King.

The able in which this gentleman has pres
ded the United States Senate since Mr.. Flmores
accession the Presidency we'll known to the whole
country. Mr. King has been Senator for many years
from Alabama and has already stood in the front rank
of the distinguished of that body. During Mr.
Folks administration, he Minister France, and
his return home again elected the Senate and
by his fellow members designated preside them
after General Taylors death His capacity for the sta
ton he already fills is undonbted and that he will be
confined his present position by the SURFACES of the
American people is beyond peradventue reasonable
doubt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
The watch-Fires Burning,

The nomination for President was telegraphed from
Baltimore three o'clock Saturday afternoon and
reached this city at ten minutes before three Both De-
mocrats and Wings anxiousy awaiting the INTEL
ligenee, and when it announced, amid the booming
of cannon that Pierce the man. the faces of the
Democrats wreahed in smiles Of JOY, whilst those
of the Wings expanded like india rubber.
In the evening spontaneous meeting held at the
State House, at which Frank Emerson presided with
E. w III. Ellis, G. W. McConnel, G. w. Carr, J. A.
Cravens, James Lewiston, and w. H. English Vice
Presidents and Austin II. Brown o. B. Torbet, ]. S.
Spann, and Julius Bettcher as Secretaries.
Mr. Emerson, on taking the Chair stated the object
of the meeting in an able address.
A committee on resolutions appointed consisting
of f. w. H. Ellis, W. f. Niblack, j A. Cravens, ].
s. Hester, Geo Berry, J. lewiston Andrew Humphreys,
M. d. Manson, N. Eddy, G. c. Midget, and ]. r.
Slack, who reported the following res olulions:
I Resolred, That the Democracy of Indana hail the
nomination Of Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE for the Presi
dency proud, and enduring evidence Of the devotion
of the Democracy Of the Union TO the great principles
OF the party which are and should be, held para
mount their attachment to men and that recog
in him the brave and gallant eitIzensoder, the
profound statesman and the man OF principle and IN
tegrity unyiedng the granite oil his native hills
Resolved, That this nomination, made in the spirit
Cancellation and compromise is earnest OF the union
and harmony, with which the National Democracy
Northern and Southern for getting all Discussions
all sectional issues will rally the support Of the tcke
with zeal and determination that success
Resolved That the Democracy of Indiana will give Il
the ticket their CHEERFUL cordial and hearty support AM
that, with the names of FRANKLIN PIERCE ant
WILLIAM r. KING inscribed upon their banner, they
unhesitatingy pledge to it the thirteen electoral vote
of the state by majority satisfactory to their opponents
and to % the rest of mankind"
Resolred, That recommend to the Democracy o
the State, the formation OF GRANITE CLUBS, for The
discussion and dissemination of principles and t
rally the party for the great triumph in No
yember
1 The meeting then addressed by w. M. Safer, A
G. Porter, Judge Wick, f. w H. Ellis, and o. B. Tor
bet in eloquent and spirited speeches. which FIRE.
quently interrupted by enthusiastic applause.
The meeting, after giving three cheers for Pierce and
King, adjourned to meet again Saturday evenin:
next by which time il is anticipated that the delegate
TO the Convention will have returned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
c. l.. DUNHAM

70 On the 14th the House was enter aimed by a lee
ture from Yankee Gardiner, Soap. We are much
mistaken GARDENERS stock Of soap extensive enough
TO make the legislature go down" with the people
LOganspOr Journal.
Wing editors becoming very reckless Of late, and
the above paragraph is but OF the many iasehoOds
now aioat against the Indiana Legislature Professor
GARDENERS lecture in the evening, after the House
had adjourned and the audience was mainly composed
Of citizens Of Indianapolis The edter of the Logan.
sport Journal should purchase quantity Of the Pro.
lessors soap for the present cOmpagn-nssmuch It's
principal ingredient is ley (lie).
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Democratic State Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH A. WRIGHT, of Parke County
FoR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
ASHBEL P. WILLARD, Of Floyd County.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
NEHEMIAH HAYDEN, of Rush County.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
JOHN p. DUNN, Of Perry County.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
ELIJAH NEWLAND, Of Washington County.
FOR JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT,
WILLIAM Il. STUART, of Cass County,
ANDREW DAWSON. of Decatur County,
SAMUEL f. PERKINS, of Marion County,
ADDISON l.. ROACHE, Of Parke County.
FOR REPORTER OF THE SUPREME COURT,
HORACE f. CARTER, of Montgomery County.
FOR CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT,
WILLIAM B. BEACH, Of Boone County.
FOR sUPERINT EVIDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
VIM c.. LARRABEE, of Putnam County.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

lowing notice Of the President of the late Baltimore
Convention.
"The choice of the Hon. John w. Davis, Of Indiana,
President OF the Convention received with the
heares approval and his bearing in the chair fully
tanned the high reputation he has enjoyed Speaker of
the House. He was firm, courteous and efficient. His
address brief and appropriate and delivered with mark
ed sincerity of tone was received with degree OF cor.
daty which marked the perfect confidence of the Con.
vention the selected preside it's delbera.
tons
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
RIack Hawk War Land warrants.

We copy the following letter Of Hon. c. l.. Durham
for the Jacksonville Spirit Of Progress:
WASHINGTON, May %, 1852
DEAR SIR:-l have Just succeeded in getting a deci
sion of Secretary of the Interior taken up and
most vigorously prosecuted by friend Albertson
which gives TO Black Hawk Soldiers what they SC
nsty merit, 100 acres of land.
IL they have received Warrant for 40 acres they
return it, and receive for 100 unless they have
located assigned it, In that they must file with
Commissioner Of Pensions their affidavit Of the acI II
the affidavit is made before Justice Of the Peace il
must have the certificate of Clerk Of court Of Re.
cord or of a member of Congress
Your friend C. l.. DUNHAM
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

- The ST. Louis Union the public against the
Farmers and Merchants Exchange Company !" of Quin.
cy Illinois, started as learn, in Quincy, Illinois,
upon the credit of mortgaged swamp land. This
concern, have believe, is wholly worthless
and irresponsible The other day, only person in St
ouis collected together 1893 dollars Of IFS
and them Quincy TO be redeemed according to
The promise the face He very demurey in
formed by its agents there presenting hem that the
Bank was Just then of funds but probably would
get together the amount presented (SS9S) in week
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

Candidates for Lieutenant Governor will address their fellow
citizens follows:
Greenfield Hancock county, Monday O'Clock
A. NJ.
New Castle Henry Tuesday. June Is, at o'clock, p. NJ.
Cambridge City. Wayne Tuesday June 18th, at O'Clock
p. VI.
Centrevile Wayne CO. Wednesday, 10th; O'Clock
PM
P. M.
Liberty Union co. Thursday June 1ith O'clock p NJ.
Rockville Franklin CO., Friday June 18th O'clock p
p NJ
RushvlIe, Rush co. Monday, June 2lst, o'clock, p NJ
Shelbyye Shelby Tuesday June 22d O'Clock, p NJ
GTeensbuTgh Decatur Wednesday, June 2d at o'clock
p. NJ.
Versailles Ripley Thursday, June 24h, O'clock p NJ
awrenceburgh Dearborn CO., Friday, June 25th O'Clock,
p. NJ
aurora, Dearborn Friday, June 25th at O'clock p NJ
Rising SUM- Ohio Saturday, June Goth, o'clock p NJ
Nevay, Switzerland CO.. Monday, June 18th, at O'Clock, NJ
Madison Jefferson CO. Tuesday June Goth, o'clock p
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Deaths in California.

In the late California papers the deaths of three
ohioans are recorded. Marcus Wilcox, Of Westyie
who drowned on the 10th of March at Slate range
Gerley Russell of Monroe county, and Geo W. Made,
of Belmont county, both of whom died the bark
Blonde her passage from Panama 10 San Francisco.
On the vessel there died also, Dennis Racer OF
Delaware county, Indiana, and William NJ Cooper OF
Fountain county, Indiana.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

The Indiana Journal is perfectly silent about the
nomination Of Pierce and King The truth is the ticket
is unexceponable that nothing be said against
it, without doing violence TO truth. The nomination Of
Pierce and King has been the deathknell Of Whggery
The shock to the editor Of the Journal has been such
to strike him dumb Defeat sares him in the face, and
he knows not what to say.
We give the Journal week two, however, in
which to manufacture something against nominees.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

Owe publish in to-days paper the speech OF Mr..
Benin, of the Wing candidates for eector in this
State in favor OF the publication OF the laws in the Ger
man language. The speech made in TO
certain attacks from members OF the Democratic party
upon that measure; and is ample vindlcaon Of its
Justice and policy. Mr. Benin speaks the German Lam
guage with facility, being descendent of German an
cestoIs He knows their wants. and is not afraid to win.
dictate their rights We trust the speech will awaken
attention and reflection in that quarter where il is de-
signed operate for the advancement of prin-
cples.-IadiaRa Journal.
The above extract, if il anything, means sim.
ply this: The Wings implicitly admit that their can.
ddate for President, whoever he may be, stands no
chance of carrying Indiana on his merits. There
FORE it is necessary 10 play the demagogue in the vain
hope of securing democratic for Wing electors.
In the House. Mr. Barker Of Dubois county, Dem.
ocrat introduced the resolution which first called aten-
ton to the subject OF printing the laws in German.
bill was introduced and on the motion Of a democrat,
referred TO select committee consisting Of Messrs.
Torbet and Withers, democrats, and Hay of Clark,
wing. The bill reported back in a more perfect
FORM passed the democratic House, and will pass the
democratic Senate The vote, however was not par.
~ vote, it regarded party during
the discussion in which Mr. Benin took part and il is
useless for the Journal TO attempt TO claim il wing
measure with the votes Of leading wings against the
BILL staring the editor in the face. From the attempts
made by the Wing organ in this city Irish and
German for iti party. one wond suppose it gno
of the fact that General Scott the choice of the
Wings Of Indiana for President had ever written let
ter in favor of Native Americanism.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
National Democratic Nominations
Democratic Electoral Ticket.

AT LARGE,
JOHN PETIT, Of TipPecanoe County.
JAMES H. LANE, Of Dearborn County.
DISTRICT ELECTORS,
First-BENJ R. EDMONST0N, OF Dubois County.
SseOnd-JAMES s. ATH0N, of Clark County.
Tkird-JOHN A. HENDRICKS, of JefiersOa County
T'onvth-EBENEZER DUMONT, Of Dearborn Go.
Fifk-WILLIAM GROSE, Of Henry County.
Sirfh-WILLIAM ]. BROWN, Of Marion County
Sepsath-OLIVER P. DAVIS, of Yermillon County.
Eiqhfh-LORENZ0 C. D0UGHERTY OF Boone Go
Niafh-NORMAN EDDY, of St. Joseph County
Tsqfk-REUBEN ]. DAWSON, OF DeKalb County
Elereaik-JAMES F. MCDOWELL. OF Grant County
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

70 There is article in daily that requires so
much Judgment in selecting, and so much in keep.
ing the article Of Tea. MOORE & CHESTER, cor. Of
Seventh and Walnut Cincinnati, giving their at
ention exclusively to this delicate branch, and the as.
onshng increase Of their business is unfaling sign
that their Judgment and care are appreciated
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
For the Daily Indiana State Sentinel
Democratic RalIying Song for 1859

bc"OehotfS Noii9ihs cOhs iOi 1907
TUSE-''O SusanRGh," S,
Fling forth our banner Calamity.
And let the people sing.
Hurrsh for old Democracy.
Hurrah for Pierce and King
Come. bSave lOoos-
Gallant men and true-
The Wings We Polksd in ioriy four,
Wen Pis,es in hnytwo
Our Pierce was bred where granite towers
Aioft O'er stream and glen.
Our King amidst the orange bowers.
And both are noble men.
Come. brave locos.
Gallant men and true
The Wings We PoRsd in folty -four
Wen Pierce in fifty-twO
Responsive to his oOuntry's call.
With hear to do and dare,
Pierce stood in Freedoms Council Hail
The modest spirit there.
Come, brave lOoos
Gallant men and true
The Wings Polked in forty-iour.
Wen PisToe in fhy-two
Has heart Is true and always right
His blood has freely sealed
Our Country 8 cause in many fight.
On Freedoms bsttle field
Come, brave lOeos,
Gallant men and true
The Wings we PeR,d in forty four
Wen Pierce in ifiy-twO
Upon his proud distinguished name
There is no blot nor bann
he never won the blue light fsme
OF prineely federal Dan.
Come, brave lOcos
Gallant men aud true.
The Wings we Poltsd in forty-four.
Wen Pierre in ifty-two
Janusfsoe he will not wear
His prospects 10 enhance.
Nor fill the Presidential chair
BY some windfsll Of chance
Come, brave looos
Gallant men and true
The Wings we POlked in fOrtyfour
Wen Pierce in iity-two
No phantom hssty hssty plate Of soup
Will e'er 10 him appear.
Nor will he dread the soOrohing swoop
OF fire in the rear
Come. brave lOcOs
Gallant men and true
The Wings Polksd in forty -four.
Wen Pi,rce In fifty-lwo
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
james III. Lane.

Elector for the State at large will address his fellow
citizens at the following places:
Vernon, Jennings co. Thursday June 10, 2 p M.
Versailles, Ripley Saturday June ~, p. NJ.
Greensburgh, Decatur Monday June Ia, p. NJ.
Brookvie, Franklin CO. Wednesday June I6, 2 p. NJ.
Lawrencebnrgh, Dearborn co. Friday June Is, P. NJ
Rising Sun, Ohio co. Saturday June 10, , P. NJ
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

1.-THE Northern Indiana Railway Company and the
Commissioners of the Western section of The Buffalo
and Mississippi road, made application to Judge Nc.
Lean, of the u. s. Court while Washington, to allow
an injunction 10 stay the Michigan Central Company
from constructing line to their road with ILL.,
nois through Indiana. The Judge after full argument
refused the Injunction
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

1.-THE intelligence of the editor of the Lafayette
Journal may be inferred from the fact that his paper Of
the 81 inst, intmates that DIR. J. w Davis at the
time was in Indianapolis, when his paper OF the day
before contained teegraphc intelligence that the same
individual President of the Baltimore Convention
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Whiggery Defined,

VII. T. G. are the initials Of the motto 1--WE hope in
Godv II originally meant opposition to monarohcal
tyranny and friendship for the democracy under which
We liye.-Erehange.
In these latter days il q We hope IN Galphi
and it signifies opposition to everything like po ms
honesty aid proclvity for all kinds Of spells -Ha lea
ton COZ Telegraph. mil
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

0 The power Of Jenny Lind's voice may be in some
measure understood, when il is stated that dis
nncty heard more than quarter OF mile from the
Town Hall on the evening Of her concert in Northamp
ri
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10
Legislative Summary.

SENATE.-Saturday morning reports were made by
committees and acted upon The following bills passed
requiring certain officers give further official bonds
ayes 49, in relation to relocating comfy seats-ayes
81, 8; the salary bll-ayes 20, Is; organi
zng county boards and prescribing of their powers
and duties-ayes 3d. Al changing the time OF hold
ing probate courts in Dearborn couny-ayes AZ; author
zng county commissioners to subscribe for and preserve
newspapers published in their respective countes-ayes
3d. 3 The refusal OF the House to in the
amendments of the Senate the school bill deba
ted most of the morning.
In the afternoon a resolution was adopted adjourn
sine die the 10th inst Tie bill regulating the in
spection Of beef pork, SALT &c, passed-ayes 49,
HoUsE.-NIr Howell presented temperance remon-
STRANGE. Resolutions were introduced by Messrs STAN
field, Doughty, and Carpenter. Mr. Torbet introduced
bill respecting receivers under appointments of courts
OF chancery. bill changing The fall term of the cir
cult of Jennings county; and bill to authorize
railroad companies increase the amount of their cap
tal stock passed. Several bills were read Sec
ond time. The Clerk laid before the House a report
showing the of business DONE and that vet to be
done by the House.
Ia the afternoon the House concurred in Senate
luton to adjourn sine die the 18th inst The balance
Of the afternoon was occupied in reading bills.
G The Sentinel has got hufy statement that
MIC MeCarty is farmer, well the Jeffersonian.
They determined to draw the wool the eyes
the people if they can.
Ii the Editor Of the Sentinel had TO thousandth
part of the pork and beans that Me has raised
upon his farm, he would be too big to deny such
notorious fact Richmond Palladium.
And If the Editor Of the Palladium had to
housandh part Of the dry goods that Abbott Lawrence
has made ioith other mems labor, he would eclipse in
greatness Daniel Lambert or even the Ohio Female
Giant.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

UW We heard itremarked on the street, on Saturday,
that nasmuch as the Democrats had Polked the Wings
in 1884, they were in duty bound Pierce them in 1852
Indeed, it will be General Pierce into the vitals Of
Whipperx
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

We clip from the Buffalo papers the following items
connected with the visit of Gov Kossuth to that city
Thursday afternoon, while the procession pro-
ceedng up Main street. person stepped up TO the
rage in which Kossuth was, and threw into it small
piece Of paper wrapped up. On opening it, it was
found to contain the real material aida So gold
piece
'The ball, found day or two since by the
men erecting stage on the Park, was presented to
Gov. Kossuth."
Concert Hall filled to overaowing by the Ger
of city, whom the Magyar had previously
sented to address. The whole anar was enthusiastic
and seemed to be mutually agreeable"
'sThe amount of money received by kossuh in this
city, by sale Of tickets and otherwise in the neghbor.
hood OF 81, 000."
U-G. H. Derby < Co., of Cincinnati are touched
with little greenness if they expect us to publish
long advertisement and take old book for
moad Palladium. s..,.t.
Them's sentiments. II western editors would
give the cold shoulder" to such publishers they would
be less annoyed with their crculars-postsge unpaid
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

DHeretoore the time required to 60 from New York
to Chicago tho usual of travel about taco
weksnow il takes but tuo days to pass from city
the other From Toledo, Monroe, and Detroit, pas.
sengers taken rsgulsrly by railway to and from Chi
csgo There two trains Of cars day, making the
distance in twelve hours.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

GFIn every human condition foes lie in wait for Ne,
invincible except by cheerfulness and equanimsy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-10

We should answer the accusations even OF the most
contemplate; the yelping at horses heels, is
Pitful brute, but ne may causs overthrow.