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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
yicissitudes in the Iron Trade.

The price of iron having advanced considerably some
men Of far-seeing vision have made fortunes, whilst
others have lost largely. The two items following ex
hibit this result very forcbly:
{" II is stated that the Illinois railroad has saved
millions of dollars in the price of it's rails, through the
contracts made by Mr.. David Veal"
" The rise in iron rails, it is, said, will many
contractors be utterly ruined The Of the
Cincinnati and st. Louis road lose $4,000 by the
in rails since their contract made
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
THE ATTACHMENT AND FIDELITY OF A
SLAVE

Kent a slave for lite, belonging to Mr. VIM. @
Pennington Of this county taken to California, by
Nj. P the Spring Of '49 When Mr.. p, the follow
ing year, leaving California, his return home,
Kent expressed desire remain and try his fortune
further in the mines, promising that, as his
piI was made. TO return the service Of his master.
Mr.. grante his request and his faithful servant,
having folly complied with his promise to work. has
deemed his pledge, by returning. His in the
mines is atescd by well filled purse his preference
for his old home, with its many endearing associations,
10 the freedom Of California by his voluntary returning
Rent's unmolested until he reached New Or
leans when the authorities finding him without the
cessary papers Of identity threw him ntn prison But,
his representations and the confrmatory state
ments OF number who knew him, he was supplied with
passport and permitted 10 return home, where he ar
rived "A few days ago.
The above facts are submitted for the reflection of the
Abolilionisil Of the North.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
France.

The for the Empire on the 2ist and 22d
Nov Both public and private accounts agree that the
ceremony was conducted decorously but without any
show of enthusiasm. From the pains taken 60 bring up
the voters hereturns wllexhbit large majority great
er probably than any previous appeal the people.
BY telegraph learn that up the morning Of the
27h the latest returns, including SO departments. and
the army and navy, wero-Yes 100000; No, $50,
mn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Another Candidate for Canal Trustee.

We announce in our column appropriated for the
benefit of candidates, the name of Nathaniel F. Cum
nngham. of Vigo county, candidate for Canal
Trustee. The Terre Haute Journal has very CON-
pmentary notice of Mr.. Cunningham which we have
been requested to publish. We have however mslad
the paper. Mr.. Cunningham is deservidly popular
man, and well qualified for the Office
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

MoRnoEIsM IN Gooa FIELp.-Orcn Pratt one
Of the Chief Mormons at Salt Lake who lately reached
ST. Louis from the city OF the Saints n company with
eighty Others all missionaries the hsahen 10 the At
lanc States going take up his residence at Wash.
ngton City, for the purpose Of converting influential
men TO the faith. Poygamy being settled and mpor-
feature In the Mormon creed, Washington, espec
ally during the session. is rich field for the missionary
Pratt. He'll have host Of anxious seekers "-Cin.
En0.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
TnE DEmoenArIe NoarnwEsr - The Northwe.l
PennsyIvania RaiIroad s,ock.

We learn from the Pennsy yvanan that, on tho 29th
ut the balance Of the stock Of the PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road, making $40 900 900 in ALL was sold at par 10
commercial house in that city. THIS sale amounted to
$50 shares.
IL must be very gratifying to tho stockholders 10
know that the road Is IN such prosperous condition
to be able 10 dispose Of such large Of It's stock
at par.
This road is Of the greatest Improvements in The
Union and if properly managed, cannot fail TO be
source Of great profit 10 the company.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

PICKING UP THouoHrs-Boys, you have heard of
blacksmiths who have become mayors and magistrates
of towns and cities and Of great wealth and ina
ence. Whit was their secret of succcssl Why they
picked up pins and nails n the streets and carried them
home in the pockets othtir waiscoats Now, you must
pick up thoughts in the same way, and h your mind
with them and they will grow Into other thoughts al
most while yon are asleep The world s fall Of thoughts
and you will find them srewed everywhere in your path.
--Elhu Burrin.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
New Democratic Paper.

John C. Turk, one of the talented and accom-.
pshed young in the State, has purchased the Put
nam County Sentinel, and will issue from the Office a
Democratic paper on the first Of January.
Mr. Turk is fine writer, and gentleman Of correct
taste.
We look for an improvement in the newspaper ltera
ture of that place "a thing much needed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

LAKE SHORE TnAvEL.-It is said that the receipts
fnom passenl alone the Cleveland, Panesve, and
Ashtabula Road, including It's extension TO Erie Pa.
since its opening have been 81 900 per day or $50 600
per month. The whole distance is 964 miles, and the
entire about 50. 100 600. This is enormous, and
shows the great Importance and necessity Of the Lake
Shore line OF roads.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Real Estate and collecting AGENCY.

The attention Of the public is called the card Of
Mess's Robson * Wallace in to days issue Mr.. Rob-
son, is gentleman thoroughly acquainted with the
price Of Real Estate, and # ony fad pur.
oh"ser, he can Mr. Wallace Of good reputa
ton, and can most cheerfuy recommend tho firm to
friends.
The ofce Of the Lawrenceburgh Railroad Is also in
Messrs. Robson & Waace's Office.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

WIscoEsY-TTs pRoeRissIvE POPULATION AND IT'S
HEALTH.-1he census OF 1850 shows that Wise, osin
increased with greater rapidly Than any other State du
ring The years prevous-the per ccntape being
$50 per cent. Iowa nex.-3l5 per cent and rext
came Arkansas AID Michigan The facts eaeS by
the same document show that Wisconsin is the hcath
est State in the Union the average Of deaths being
to every I05 sI0ih Of the population. Vermont Iowa
and Florida come next IN order.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

70 A correspondent Of the N. Y. Courier writes the
following:
Z" Russia tciH nsper fight against England on the side
Of France Prussia will take any desperate leap get
at the throat Of Frenchman. Austria noiens
polens will keep on the same course Not single hair
Of the smallest State protected by the present treaties
shall BE- signed, without being instantly avenged by Eu
ropes triple line of rors all prepared and waiting
for nod to rush into the battle"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

gJ'A baby was recently el for safe keeping as bag.
gage with the wife OF ne station keeper Of one Of the
small the Central railroad. while its mo ther
n store make some purchases. The bag, age
turned out be young male child! The Demo, rats
IN their Joy Franklin Pierces election have adopted
The cild provided The ways aud for It's pr. per
bringing up aRd named II Frank Pierce.-N y. CON.
IA
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

IrThe Franklin Jefersonan, comes to us in a bran
dress, and out, head 6xngs and all. II makes
handsome appearance and deserves the liberal patron
age Of the people Of johnson. Mr. Williams, the gentle
manly editor and publisher, is Of taste May he
and the Jeffersonian live long and prosper well,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

EpIroR OF THE STATE SENTrNEL-Sm; Permit me
to call your attention the fact that among other dstn.
gushed gentlemen whose presented candi.
dates for the Used States Senate, the present Auditor
Of State Hon. 4. W. II Ellis has been favorably men.
toned by Influential citizens, and late number Of the
Goshen Democrat warmly advocates his election
Truly yours LEGISLATOR.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. l6 1852
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
LoniayilIe Hog Market.

Up to Saturday last there had been slaughtered
1868 hogs There were in the pens awaiting the
knife aud the block 35 725 more II is estimated that
the total killed and bo killed that point will reach
200 900.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

THE SLAVE TRADE IN CUBA 1t appears from late
dvelopn ents thai the slave trade is stil aciivc az
Havana. and that t Is carried in parts where such
things have not bsen imagined unier the gu~e # 6rd
nary mercantile Transactions. number of The vessels
intended or these expedition said have been ed
out from ports Atlantic cOpsf, while the
have in instances been shipped Ia New rk.
- IniieriIIe Timos
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

THE RAPrERs DELUsIoN N-The editor Of the Cir Gin.
natl Advertiser who recently visited the State Lurac
Asylum at Columbus. says that there in that Iasti.
tution toeay persons whose insanity is clearly ,ea.
BILE spirit raPpngs, and Is stated that there a. in
the Utica (New York; Lunac Asylum nine victims Of
the same delusion N Y. Mirror.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Cabinet Making.

A writer in the Louisville Democrat in fixing up a
Cabinet Cor Gen. Pierce places John Fairfield of Maine,
in the Navy department. Now, John Fairfield, in his
day and generation, a good man and truc but he
has been dead little four years We want living
and not dead men in the Cabinet Of Gen. Pierce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

MEAN Whoa Wing in Madison bet a coat
with Democratic the result Of the Presidential
election The Whg refused pay for the coat, ives
sued and pleaded through his attorney, that tho bet
was in violation OF law, he not bound 20 pay OF
the justice could not enforce the payment IN.
a. Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

dJ-Thc difference in morality between a city and
country population, may be estimated from this ict,
that by the census Of 1850 was ascenaned that the
number Of deaths 10 the city Of New York TO
every thirty three of the population IN the &c
year. while ia other parts o the State but one In s1y
seven died during the time.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Iowa Official.


FRANx CoNrEssIoN.-The Detroit .Aduafiser, the
leading whig organ OF Michigan, Thus conesses the fact
that It's party acted seandaousy In the late cam.
paign -,
There is little doubt, let those deny IL who will that
some Of the resortc TO by the whig party, TO
carry The late campaign OF very questionable pro.
prety from party protesting be conservative and
eschewng all seciaran tendencies, but there is very lit
tie oub the experiment has left lesson with us which
VIII not soon be forgotten or overlooked"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

0-T The celebrated Fanny Wright died in Cincinnati,
last Monday. She mad been confined to her for a
long time, never having entirely recovered from
we're fall she received last winter She was remarka.
bic woman, aud her name will long be remembered.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

I7-A young lady explained TO printer, the other
day. the distinction between printing and Publishing,
a at the conclusion Of her remarks, by way Of illus
aton, sac said. "You may print kiss upon my cheek,
but you must not publish t.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

10 What is the matter with the Louisville malt
Passengers come in one day, but we are thre, days
getting papers. We have received the Yecmen
from Frankfort for two weeks. Something must be
wrong.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

Lr From Rio Janeiro wo have received dates to the
Oath October. The country quiet, aud business
was steady, with improving prices for produce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

O-One Of the tunnels Of the Allegheny monniens,
the Pennsy lvana railroad constructing Is 10 be
$40 feet in length It's area The widest space with
in the lines of the masonry. will be about p feet and
the spring Of the arch will b. gin 10 feet from the
Of the arch. Abont 400 employed upon t.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

0-The Piano Forte's Of A. w. Ladd & Co, adver-
tised by Albert Jones' Agent, Of exquisite tone
and finish We think they far superior to the famous
Chickering patent -.tt eet "a -. ~.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Departure OF Misslonaries.

On Saturday. the Goth instant, the Rev. Messrs.
WIlmot and Daniel, from Indiana and Hezen, from
Michigan, sailed in the Illinois for San francisco, 70
r.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

DErEcTEp.-A rustic belle who came tripping - 70
the house one even,nc from The fields was told bs her
city cousin that she looked fresh daisy kesed
with dew ssWell IL wasn't any fellow OF that nHnie,
bat Bill Jones that kissed me and conlound his picture,
I told him every body wonld find IL out"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

We publish in another column communication from
Legislator" n favor Of Dr. Ellis for the United States
Senate. The Goshen Democrat and Fort Wayne Sen
tine have declared for him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

arCol Wm. Irwin, formerly Of Lancaster. Ohio.
who commanded the ID Ohio regiment under Gen Tay
lor 10 The Mexican war, after the restoFaon OF peace
took up his residence in Texas died at Lavaca on the
18th October. He brave soldier u talented In w.
yer, and an accomplished gentleman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

o. Doc Selitr-Thaterc henimars the real t'ck,
mum, and dog cheap nj S30l
Young WidolD-It is a sweet pretty darling, back
and white, but in my present bereavement you must
procure entirely black this Gill do very well in
aboat six months, for half morning. Punch.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

gJ-The Ohio Democratic State Convention is TO meet
az Columbus the Sth Of January next, foT the pur.
pose Of making no'onations for Governor, Lieueaant
Governor Secretary of State, Treasurer Of State, At
torney General one candidate for Supreme Judge and
one member of the Board Of Public Works.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

uHoss are now selling in Cincinnati at So e5 10
S670 neat The number slaughtered up TO last satur.
day was 22565
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

G-A curious strkep has taken place IN Cleveland.
The lawyers Of that city have banded together anil in
creased their fee bill several per cent The people
have therelsre determined discontinue going TO law,
and in the end the lawyers may find il very TtsbIs
sfrike
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

SAN FRANcIsco AND AUsTRALLTA-The distance
from San Francisco 20 Australia Is abont 900 miles.
Large numbers are leaving the former or the latter
mostly Americans who love rowing life II is proposed
10 run first class between San Francisco and
Sidney
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Tho Trader,s Rnnlk.

This is new Bank, halling from Terre Hauie. but is
doing business in New York where the bills eli cuae
small discount Not one dollar has yet made is APP
appearance in Terrc Haue any Office opened for its
redemption This shows the beauty Of the system.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Terre naute and Alton Ra,Iroad.

We are in receipt OF an Exhibit" Of the affairs OF
the Terrc Haute and Alton Railroad Company, Just
issued in New York, from which learn some inter-
esting particulars touching its present condition and f
prospects. The road as located runs from Terre
Haute 10 Indiana, 10 Alton, Illinois, via the towns of
Paris Charleston, Shelbyvile, Hllsboro and Bunker
Hill II will De hundred and seventy miles in length
over one hundred and fifty miles of which will be
straight. The grades mostly from level to fifteen
feet per mile and the maximum forty feet The road
will be thoroughly and substantially built and the track
is TO be laid with heavy t rail, weighing about sixty
pounds per yard.
The entire road is estimated to cost 50 900 000
cludng equipment necessary for the business of the
road. The of bridging the entire road does
not exceed two thousand feet The capital stock is So
10 900, but it is proposed extend it the Of
the estimated of the road The expenditure cover
in the cost Of the road is to be met as follows:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
I.22O.OoO


Deduct fifty per cent for expenses and the net result
road
The construction of the work was begun in the sum-
mer of 1882 and about thirty miles have been graded
and made ready for the rails. large force is now
employed upon the work, and it is expected have the
whole line IN operation by two years. Large numbers
OF ties have been contracted for aud being
delivered, and iron rails, sufficient for hundred miles
OF the track have been secured by the actors.
This exhibit represents the affairs of the company as
being in gra:ifyngly, promising and prosperous
ditlon. IL Is great work, and every Iinosan must
bail the prospect o its speedy completion with pleasure
We cannot have too many roads IN State. There
will be business enough for them all even should they
run parallel. and in close proximity while each con-
tributes something towards the rapid developement of
the States and adds the value OF her tax.
able property. There be no question: that our
state VIII be Immensely the gamer by granting citizens
the privilege Of building roads whenever and wherever
they can procure the capital for the purpose The above
road which before the public under such
favorable auspices has had peculiar favors granted
by the state and TO aid its interests citizens Of Illinois
equally merorous 10 every respect and possessing equal
rights with those specially favored have been for long
time debaued the privilege Of buling road There
IN the future This road has all the start that its friends
could wish IL is time therefore that they cease hostility
towards the Terre Haute and Ilnostown road, sd
suffer their neghbors 10 begin i,s construction We
trust that the last fight between them in our Legsla
ture, has been fought II "policy" has been deemed
sufficient for overriding the rights Of portion OF
citizens for the last years think the time has
now come, when justice should be regarded as para.
mount. t.--ChicaQo Press
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

uJohn b. Cough is leoturing temperance in
Eastern Massachusetts
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

DThe Lafayette cars ran into the Indisnap polls De-
pot on yesterday.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
Arkansas omcinI.


HAJVfIJ lot FIeTttss .sst.Is.s' 4,ooI
Every county u the State gave democratic msjorues,
except Bradley and Phillips counties. the former Of
which gave whig majority Of s. and the latter Of s.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

O-The nomination Of Edward Everett, Secretary o
State, has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23

DApples are selling at Austin, Texas, at 7O cents
dozen.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-23
S2,525,O00

Further subscriptions relied upon for the remain
der should it be necessary second issue Of mort
gage bonds
The Counties tTaversed by this line Of road well
adapted to agriculture, tie lands being fertile, and,
from the proportion of timber and prairie, capable OF
being easily reduced 10 a state oil cultivation. The
population Of the Counties contiguous the line Of
hundred and seven thousand and the taxable
property is assessed at eighteen millions Of Dollars.
The road passes over the extensive Illinois coal field.
Lumber Tor The interior reaches Alton both from Chica
go and The Upper Mississippi pineries, which will be
taken 10 the interior by this road. In view Of capab.
ties OF toe country, the following estimates OF the
annual earnings OF the road have been made:
Freghts, Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 600
Passengers .......................6 695 900
Express, mails, $4,000
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