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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
washington Correspondence.
wA.HrSeros. Feb. I2, 1852


Mr. Clemens of Alabama spoke to-day, against in.
terveDion in the affairs of Europe and, not able 10
compete with Gen Cass in argument exhibited at least
very substantial for has opinion the sub
lect and small amount of eOquehce give it weight
and force with his colleagues. | have my mis snihgs
about Carke's resolutions and afraid il may yet
carry Clays's admoniIion "from the grave" il is
called has produced its effect especially the South
ern members of both Houses.
The Iowa land bill will in all probability, pass
row, after Mr.. Underwood's amendment shall have been
voed down. which If carried, would olge the friends
of the Bill itself TO oppose its passage. There rs now no
other way for the general government 10 encourage IN
ternal improvements except in the shape OF donations
of public lands for roads and canals Sooner later,
the public lands will be entirely given away actual
settlers and is perhaps good policy in the general
government grant those lands 10 the States Tor the
purpose of internal improvement which when so grant,
ed, would make all the remaining land 50 much more
valuable
The presidential topic continues eclipse all others,
while every day presents combinations, and new
aspects of affairs With all the talk about third par
ties North South have not yet been able TO per-
ceiye that there is the most remote chance Of split
Baltimore. There will be but one Democratic ticket
North and South, and separate organization OF any
1t will be time 10 settle differences Of opinion al
ter the victory in 1858.
Mr. Buchanan has honored us with short visit day
before Yesterday; but the Delegate Elections takng
place the Od Dominion" at this particular Juncures
Mr. Buchanan took occasion TO 20 so lar south as hch'
mond He will return here Tuesday next (sorne say
early as Saturday, and then arrange matters with
his Southern friends.
DO believe that Gov Marcy will receive the vote
of New York entire. The leud between him and Dan
el s. Dickinson, which Of late has almost become as
virulent as that between Dickinson and Van Buren, will
make the Delegates adhere 60 the District system
though be denied that il Gov. Marcy could be
pat the track, he would make popular candidate OF
a high order "YouDg Democracy" however, is the
popular cry from end of the country TO the
other though there politicians enough TO dread that
crv as the death kne Of old Fogyism.
Every day that passes makes IL more and more cer-
tain that Gen. Scott TO be the Wing candidate for the
Presidency. Northern and Southern Wings are coming
into the arrangement till long before the month OF june
when the Wing Convention will meet al Philadelphia,
the nomination Of Fuss and Feathers" will be FORE
gone conclusion 1t behooves therefore, to be on our
him UNION
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met.

Senate met.
The consideration of the bill sell the interest OF the
State in the Madison and indianapolis Railroad,
sumed.
call Of the Senate was ordered, and the absentees
for.
While the Senate waiting, Mr.. Goodman asked
and obtained leave present resolution ordering the
printing of GOO copies Of the address of s. K Hoshour
the subject of education, and the number of
pies of pamphlet the subject by ' One Of the
People"
Mr.. Athon moved to include Prof. Reds address
the same subject Lost-ayes IL, noes 30.
The resolution was then adopted-ayes 80, noes TO-
The call was suspended and the considers alton OF the
Madison Road bill again resumed.
Mr.. Slack moved to amerd to strike out that
part Of the bill permitting the Madison Road Company
sue their bonds pay for the States interest in said
road.
This motion broughton long debate. in which Messrs
Reid, Secres, Hanna, Mksn, Dougherty, Henton, and
Marshall participated
The amendment offered by Mr. Slack was adopted
ayes "a. noes 19.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend by providing that the
Company may pay the State, in cash, in lieu Of the
stocks mentioned in the BILL as each nstalment becomes
DUE the market value of said nstalment of Stocks
be paid The said market value 10 be the market value
Of said bonds in the city Of New York the st day Of
January, 1854.
Mr. Slack moved to amend the amendment by provid-
ing that the stocks shall be estimated at the highest
era rate of value between the first day of January 1853
and the first day of January, 1854 inclusive at the stock
exchange in the city of New York. Which was adop-
ted.
The amendment as amended then adopted, and
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
AFTERNOON sEssIIN.
The House met
Bills &C.. on their Third Reading.

The House met
Bills &c. on their Third Reading.
A bill for the incorporation Of Bridge Companies.
Mr. Doughty moved to recommlt the bill with instruc-
tions 10 strike that portion Of the bill which makes
the stockholders individually liable for the debts of the
company; lost.
The Bill passed-ayes 81, noes 7.
A bill authorizing the proof of deeds and mortgages
in certain therein naed for the purpose Of admit
ting the to record; and legalizng all record Of
deeds thirty years old Passed-ayes 72, noes 2.
A bill for the relief of Samuel III. Patterson, and
reduce his lessee OF the State Prison. Passed
ayes 60, noes 10. tf.
A bill to lcgalize the election Of Directors of Bridge
Companies, and the of such directors, and fixing
the time for holdug such elections and prescribing
the term of Office of such directors Passed-ayes "a,
noes A.
A bill for taxing dogs, and for the payment of sheep
killed by dogs.
Mr. Doughty moved to rccommit the bill to the CON-
mittee on agriculture with Instructions to add addi-
ona section providing for the appointment OF apprais-
ers to value the sheep killed by dogs and present the
the commissioners OF the county, who shall pay
the same, if found equitable out of any money in the
treasury derived from the tax raised on dogs.
Mr.. Bulla moved to amend the instructions to
allow persons kill dogs found their premises,
companied by an owner; agreed to.
Mr.. Humphreys moved to exempt two fstes for each
family lost
Mr.. Suit moved to strike ont all that portion which
relates to levying tax dogs; lost.
Mr.. Smith of s., moved to amend to require the
committee inquire the constitutonay of evying
poll tax dog; carried.
The bill then committed with the instructions AZ
meAded.
bill OF the Senate prevent the making of distress by
warrant. Lost for want Of constitutional majority
ayes 49, noes 80.
A joint resolution asking Congress to make an appro
priaton public buildings 10 the city Of Ind
apolis. Passed-ayes 70, noes A.
A joint resolution the subject of Agriculture
Bureau at Washington City. Passed-ayes n, noes
Mr. King introduced bill relative to executions upor
shares stock of individuals in corporations money
depostes general special in banking and moneyed in
suons and to transfer the same, and sequ.ster
execution the tolls and profits Of turnpike, plank road
bridge. other corporations, authorized to receive
tolls.
Messages from the Senate were taken up, and the
Senate bills read the first time.
Mr.. Behm asked to be excused from further service
on the judiciary committee; so excused.
! Mr.. Gookins, from the Judiciary committee, reported
bill regulating descents and fhe apportionng Of es
tates. Read the first time.
! On motion Of Mr. Lewis,
] The House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. Is, 1852.


The House met
The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the Auditor of State, relative the University
fund. Laid the table and printed
Mr. Kent presented protest, signed by number
nbers against the passage Of the bill dividing the
State int" four Supreme Court Districts declaring the
bill u be unconstitutional Ordered to be spread upon
Petitions were presented by Messrs Douhit and Bry-
ant.
Reports from Committees.
By Mr. Donaldson, from the committee elections,
20 whom had been recOmmtted the general election b
reporting the same back with amendments, and recon-
mending its passage if the amendments concurred
in The amendments were agreed to, and bill ordered
90 a third reading.
By Mr.. Gibson. from the committee on the judiciary
20 whom had been referred bill for proving and record
ing deeds executed before the of S43 into
force reporting the back with amendments which
agreed TO, and the bill ordered be engrossed
By No Benin, from the committee on the judiciary,
20 VII IN referred bill authorize suits against
the State, reporting the back, with amendments,
which concurred in and the bill ordered tU be
crossed.
By Mr. Gibson from the committee on the State Pri-
son, in favor Of allowing the claim of Mr.. Lyon an
Engineer for the State Prison; agreed to.
By Mr.. Nelson. from the committee agriculture,
whom referred the report Of the State Board of
Agriculture reporting in favor of the printing Of four
thousand copies of said report; agreed to-
By Mr.. Slower, from the committee corporations,
bill to compel agents Of foreign insurance companies
deposit collateral securities in the nature OF STOCKS
with the Secretary Of State for the payment OF all
tracts Of insurance. made in this State. Read the first
time
By Mr.. Lewiston from the committee corporations
bill for the relocation Of county Read the first
time.
Messages from the Senate taken up and dis
posed Of
Resoiufioas introduced.
By Mr.. Mcdowell, that the Judiciary committee he
instructed TO inquire whether by virtue Of the Of IN
corporation entitled " An incorporate the town
of Buton in Wells county, Indiana" approved Feb II
1851 the voters Of said town lawfully empowered
TO hold annual election for the election Of corporation
officers or whether that respect said is defective
and report At their earliest convenience; adopted.
BY Mr.. Carpenter that the committee on ways and
means in drafting b II for the organization OF State
Board Of Eqna lefsn shall provide that tie county
ditors 10 each Cour onal district shall form board
for sub district os Of their number shall be select
ed to- 5rm the State Sosrd; adopted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met.

senate met.
The consideration Of the bill to enable cities and
towns to borrow money was resumed.
Mr.. Berry and Mr.. Emerson each asked and obtained
leave to withdraw their proposed instructions and the
bill was re-commtted without instructions.
The President laid before the Senate communica-
ton from the Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor OF
State in relation to the profits Of the State in the Mad
and Indianapolis railroad, which laid the
table.
The consideration of bills on their third reading was
then resumed.
a bill Of the House relative to the organization oI
county boards and defining their powers and duties.
Passed-ayes Al, noes I.
Bills on the second reading were taken up sna dis.
posed Of.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
OLE BULL IN wAsHrseros--T National Intelli

gcncer says:
Among the arrivals at the National Hotel, IN tins
c;tv il ole Bull the celebrated volinist This gentle
man comes to Washington understand, on business
connected with plan Of emgra ion entertained by some
of his countrymen Of Norway. We believe that there
is no class ommgrants that may be esteemed a. more
valuable than the Norwegains."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
Bills. DC. Introduced

/ DUtSJ &C., lHtfOouCeo.
BY Mr. Cowgirl, bill repeal act, entitled An
act relative to Plankroad Companies. Read the first
time.
By Mr.. Sumner, bill limiting the fees of the county
auditor of Marshall county. Read the first time.
Orders of the Day.
Several bills read the second time and appropri-
ately disposed of; among others the bill allowing
10 per interest when agreed upon by the contract
ing parties.
Mr.. Slower moved to indefinitely postpone the bill
carried-ayes 81, noes 26.
Mr.. Sumner moved to reconsider the just taken
carried
Mr.. Stevens moved to lay the bill the table;
ried.
bill authorizing alien friends take by descent or
DEVISE real estate and dispose Of the same and eleas
ing alien friends lands heretofore escheated to the
State and requiring such alien friends within five years,
either to sell and convey said lands citizens of this
State themselves this State and declare
their intention to become citizens of the United States,
and providing for the appointment Of gaardans for such
of such alien friends may be minors and authorizing
such guardians sell and convey such real estate
ed-ayes 81, noes %.
Mr.. Brady called up the bill regulating marriages.
which failed days since for of constitutional
majority, and the bill passed-aYes 81, noes D.
Mr.. Slower. from select committee, whom was re-
erred Senate bill prohibit the making of distress for
rent by warrant, reporting same back and recommend
ing its passage.
Mr. Brady called up joint resolution asking Congress
for an appropriation to build public buildings in this city
Ii ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr.. Holman,
The House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
whig Predictions on the Presidency.

The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Times Wing, says:
1t is thought that the delegates from Virginia will 90
for Cass or for Buchanan probably the latter the
first ballot In either case they will give their vote for
Mr. Stevenson as Vice President. learn from Ken
lucky that, though the delegation from that State will
vote once or twice for Gen. Wm. o. Butler they will
next 90 for Cass and Stevenson Further, il is conf
dently stated that Kentucky will give her vote for Gen.
Cass should he be the Democratic nominee. II said
that Mr. Clay is the election Of Gen. Cass
as Union and Compromise candidate, and that he
would vote for him, In preference Gen. Scott, OF
any one who might be brought forward by Free-soil
Wings.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2e, 1852.

The bill to dispose of the States interest in the Mad
son and Indianapolis Railroad was taken up.
After much debate, and several motions to amend
pending the discussion,
Senate adjourned.
I'VE requested to say that when the joint resolu
ton of the House asking grant of public lands to aid
in the construction of railroad from Lafayette to Peo
ria, Ill., and thence to Burlington, Iowa was on its
second reading in the Senate Wednesday last, Mr.
Reid moved to amend so as to include the Junction rail-
road company, which adopted.]
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26

u The Free Soil State Convention, we perceive by
call published in the Indiana Statesman, postponed
committee invoke grand rally Of the friends Of hu-
man freedom
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


FRIDAY, Feb, 20, 1852.
The House met.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the Trustees OF the Wabash and Erie Canal Land
Laid on the table.
Petitions Presented.
BY Mr.. Owen, petition from citizens Of southern
Indiana, on the subject ofregious gambling. Referred
the the rights and privileges OF the in-
habitants of the State.
By Mr. Lawrence, from citizens Of Cambridge City,
in favor of general free banking law Referred to the
select committee on free banking.
By Mr. Hays of White, from citizens OF w hte county
asking general law legalzing the acts Of the officers
of said county, having the surplus school fund IN their
hands, Referred to committee the Judiciary.
By Nh. Barker, from citizens oil Dubois County.
Referred to select committee.
The speaker laid before the House communication
from the Governor enclosing resolutions from certain
States relative the establishment oil an Agricultural
Bureau at the city Of Washington.
Mr. Holman, moved that the vacancy IN the Judiciary
committee occasioned by the resignation OF Mr. behm,
be filed. Agreed to.
The speaker appointed Mr.. Suit, to fill said vacancy
Reports from Committees.
By Mr. Barker, from select committee reporting
back the bill to detatch portion Of Gibson and attach
the Pike county, and recommending that 1t be
laid on the table; agreed to.
ton OF courts, whom referred house bill for the
anzation Of county boards, with the amendments o
the Senate reporting the same back and recommending
q concurrence in OF the amendments and noncon
currence in others. Report conchrred in.
Mr.. Nelson moved to take from the table bill re-
garding the administration of Of $500 less
The bill was ordered to be engrossed by consent.
Mr.. Nelson moved that hs bill be read the third time
now; which was agreed 70
Mr.. Slower moved to recommit the bill with nstruc
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26

By Mr.. Hicks in favor Of adjourning from Friday
evening next until the 1st of March.
Mr. Gibson moved to lay the resolution on the table;
carried.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26

By Mr. Cowgirl, bill to repeal act, entitled An
act relative to Plankroad Companies. Read the first
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1852-06-09
Concert by the aBlack Swami

The papers are filed with the prais-
cs of this celebrity, Miss Greenfield, J
and she attracts crowded houses every
where. She sings at Concert Hall, in
this place, this wednesday, evening
The Springfield Mass Post says.
"Thc skin of the Ethiopian may be
changed, and the leopard's spots also, but
it can't be rubbed out that the Black
Swan is trump. She took all the
tricks last night, winning the game com
pletcly. The public, before hearing her,
had a very indefinite idea Of what she was;
but after the first song there was no lon
ger any doubt 1t was amusing to be-
hold the utter surprise and intense pleas
urc which were depicted upon the faces
of her listeners; they seemed to express
why, we see the face of black wo-
man. but hear the voice of an angel, what
does it mean2' 1t certainly is astonisht
ing. and we were astonishcd with the rest
Her voice is of extraordinary compass !;
the tone clear, rich aud full and the ex-
ecution very tasteful
Even with the memory of Jenny
Lind, Kate Hayes, and Parodi, fresh with
in us, we cannot but record our opinion
that Miss Greenfield is singer of extra
ordinary merit, who will yet win fame
scarcely second to any cancatrice in the
world, and with every step she takes in
public, we shall look to sec fresh laurcls
upon her ebon brow"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1852-06-09

Richmond, Ju1m 6.-Thc nomina-
tions, especially that of w. r. KING,
have been well received Virginia hav-
ing set the PIERCE ball in motion, sec
onded by North Carolina he is hailed
as the Virginia candidate.
Charleston, June 6.-The nomina-
ton of PIERCE was received with great
surprise, and many inquired, Who is
he ?" Dispatches from prominent South
ern Delegates vouch for Pierce being
acceptable to the South, and he will con
sequently receive the vote of the Pal
netto State.
Wilmington, " c., lime 6.-Piercc
and King are most acceptable to the
democracy. Our delegates pronounce
Pierre the nominee of the South
Boston. June s. The news Of
the nomination of Franklin Pierre,
caused great astonishment here, ant
much excitement prevails.
General Pierce and lady are at thu
fremont House, in this city, and h
leaves for Concord, n H., on Monday
Numbers of our citizens are calling Of
him. He said, when gentleman con
graduated him" Sir, you could no
congratulate more surprised man"
A dispatch from Concord, NH, says
=" General Pierce's nomination was re
ceived with tumuituous joy-his friend
are now firing 2s2 guns, and all the bell
are ringing"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1852-06-09
ELGIN SPRING HOUSE.

TNIIE ELGIN SPRING HOUSE is open for
l. the reception of visitors The Proprietor
will spare no expense to make it a desirable
place of resort for invalids or parties Of pleas
urc The medicinal qualities Of these springs
are equal to any in the world, and are highly
recommended by the best Physicians in the
country. Reference may be made to Drs. Al
LEN aud Russell, of Middlebury; Drs. BRAD
FORD, MASsFIELD and HOPKINS, of Ncrgcnnes
DR.. CRAM, of Ferrisburgh; DR. lIEISEDuRG, of
Burlington; DIR. IloRTos, of Colchester; DIR.
WARSER, of New Haven; DR.. lIAzELToN, of
Bristol: DIR. BRoMf.EY, of Huntington; and
Dr. WETHERBY, of WcstfCrd.
The Proprietor will run a carriage to the De-
pot, in Ncrgenncs, in connection with the EX-
press train of ears running South, leaving Bur
lington 10: As 4. NJ, and also with the Accom-
mediation Train moving North, arriving Mt Yer
gcnncs i: III A. VI in time torcach the Springs
for dinner; or with any other train when re-
qucstcd.
All orders for Water promptly executed and
forwarded by the cars or boats, to any part OF
the country, in bottles or by the gallon.
{ q Post office address, Ncrgenncs; Vt.
Att SOLOMON ALLEN, Proprietor
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1852-06-09

STATE OF yERNIONT,( Be II remembered,
Distict of Addison, ST. that 1t Probate
Court holden ut Middlcburyj in and flor the
District of Addison; on the 9th day Of June. A.
D. 1852:
Abel IT, Rice, guardish Of MAHin, Con-
VERSE, and WILSON CONVERSE; both VI Bird
port, in said Dis trict minors, represents to this
Court that it would be conducive to the inter
csts of his said wards, to sell all their right
and interest in that part of the farm lying in
said Bridpor {, which Hamlin Converse late of
said Brdport, deceased, at the time of his
death, occupied as his house farm, that lies
west of the north and south highway, con-
tanning about eighty acres, being two undi.
vidcd third parts of said eighty acres, for the
purpose of putting tho proceeds of such sale
ut Interest," and makes application to this
Court to grant him license to sell his said wards
said real estate. for the purpose aforesaid. II
is therefore ordered, that said Application be
considered by this Court, Mt the session thereof
TO be held at the Office of the Register Of this
Court in said Middebury, on Thursday the
9th day of June, A. d. 1852, at one o'clock
in the afternoon and that said guardian give
notice thereof to all persons Interested that
they may appear and make their objections, if
any they may have to said license being grant
ed, by publishing certified copy Of this order
in the NIiddlebury Register-a newspaper
printed at said AHddlebury-three weeks sue
cessfully previous to the time of said Court.
JED. S. BUSHNELL, Register.
A true copy of record.
Attest, JED. $. BUSHNELL, Register. 7'3w;
STATE OF VERMONT, I Be It remembered
District of Addison, IS. ! that at Probate
Court, held at Middlcbury, in and for the Dis
trict Of ADDISON on the Sth day ofJunc "A. D..
1852;
An instrument, purporting to be the last
will and testament of
AUSTIN JOHNSON,
late of said Middlcbury deceased is presented
for probate 1t is therefore ordered, that
| said instrument be considered for probate by
| this Court at the session thereof to be held
ut the office oc the Register of this Court in
said Nliddlebury, on Thursday, the oath day
of June, 1852, at one o'clock in the afternoon
and that notice thereof be given to all per
sons interested, that they may appear and
make their objections, If any they may have,
| to the probate and allowance of said will, by
| publshinga certified copy of this order in the
Middlcbury, Register n newspaper printed at
said Middlcbury, three weeks successfully
| previous to the time of said Court.
JE". s. BIT SMELL, Register.
a true copy of record.
Attest, JED. $. BUSHNELL, Register.