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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11
MIR. webster,s Last Moments.

Among other interesting incidents connected with the
last Of Mr.. Webster the telegraph informs
that hours before his last he heard repeat
somewhat ndstincty, the words poet, poetry, Gray,
Gray and that Mr. Fletcher Webster repeated the
first line of the Elegy:
'sThe Curfew tolls knell of parting day"
sThat's it, that's it," said Mr.. Webster. and some
stanzas were read TO him which seemed TO give him
pleasure.
Nothing could fully beautifully illustrate the
finer traits Of Mr. Websters character than the simple
fact that when the hour of his own dissolution was at
hand his mind should recur of the beautiful
creations of poetry that could without any improperly
be applied to himself How singularly appropriate
the last to the great statesmans dying
ments!
The curfew tolls the kneli Of parting day,
The lowing herd winds slowly DER the lea,
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world TO darkness and TO me.
Now fades the gimmering landscape on the sight.
n a solemn stiffness holds,
- Save where the beetle wheels his dronng flight,
And drowsy tinklings lul the distant folds.
Beneath those rugged ems, that yew trees shade,
1. Where heaves the turf in many moulderng heap,
Each in his narrow cell forever laid,
The rude forefathers OF tie hamlet sleep
snS All tht sesu an sns tSst ROP wealth
Await alike the inevitable hour
The paths Of glory lead but TO the grave.
Mr.. Webster's beautiful country home, "the lowing
herds" grazing his meadows, 1.-THE rugged elms" that
encrcle the mansion and 'the yew trees shade" that
hangs over the graves Of his children might well sug
pest solemn reflections contained in the concluding
stanza.
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The Election.

Our readers will find out, by looking at our telegraph
columns what is the result of the election Of Yesterday
Pretty doings for the Model Republic !DCin. Gazette
The above is from the pen Of the Federal editor Of the
Gazette. In his the term Federal with
ont giving offense. Mr. Jshn c. Wright claims to be
Federalst and is proud of the appellation He publish.
ed paper during the Of 1912 at Troy, New York,
which opposed the administration Of Mr. Madison. The
three line paragraph the head of this article is sgnf
cant of the feelings of the editor and the Wing party
Pretty dongs for the Model Rpublc," says the Fede.
raj organ. As much say the people unfit TO
select their President-incapable of sef-govern-
The eoyen foot sticks under the hem Of the
cloak.
Never, since the organization Of the Government has
there been election that clearly proved the wisdom
intelligence, and patriotism of the people. Fuss and
Feathers" swords and epauets tnsels and buttons,
cocked.hats and broad phyacteres could decoy the
honest unwaverIng of the people from the path
of duty They looked the political principles of the
men, and to the civil qualifications of the candidates.
1t is only "a triumph Of Democratic principles over
Federal Whiggery but it is glorisas triumph Of states
manship military This feature in the
suit is decidedly the gratifying Of all, and will
teach the remnant of the whg party left their duty and
their policy in all time 10 come -i-aat1 81.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11
SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 8, 1852.
Joe Wright.


The conduct Of this individual at the polls the late
elections is subject of general remark and of just con-
demnation- On the 18th OF October. he pedded out
tickets for self and attempted get in illegal votes
On last Tuesday, he stood at the polls the whole day,
engaged in the same business. tes
We informed, also, that this same person, on
Tuesday night, after the returns had commenced coming
in denounced Gen Scott in his usual malicious manners
and said that she would become bye-word In the
mouths Of the people Of this country" What else could
be expected Of the slanderer of Henry Cayf-Indana
Journal. tE
This is the manner in which John ID. Defrees, the
mouth piece of the great Wing party of Indiana.
tinues to abuse the who the recent State eec
tion received the emphatic endorsement Of SO 576 fee
men of Indiana. A with such endorsement can
afford to let the small fry of whggery abuse him to
their hearts content Joe Wright is man of the peo-
plea Democrat and he did stop his exertions for
the success Of the party when his election was
safe but continued to work He the ground
during the election day, mingng with the people,
couragng the Democracy in their noble and united ex
ertons the election Of the Of their choice
the Presidency We glad the Journal has alluded
to this, although prompted do by malicious mo-
tives. The Democracy of Indanathe friends of Gov.
Wrght-throughon the State will be glad to know that
the Governor did his whole duty, and for doing it
ceiyed the abuse OF the Wing press, the very best en-
dorsement he could desire. The Wings, for the next
four years will find that Joe Wright is Democrat
They have made nothing by their abuse of him. m
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From Texas.

Texas papers Of the 10th instant have been received
II New Orleans. - u. lr.i $50. .o ~
Lieutenant w. p. Street, United States Army, re.
Gently committed suicide Fort McKayitt, Texas.
The San Antonia Ledger has the following from the
Mexican Boundary Survey: n. ts.,... =. -. b
letter from Commissioner Bartlett 10 the Secretary
Of the Interior, dated the Pmo Villages July 9th
The completion The LIST, Of the survey oI
Gila river BY recent letters by Major Emory il sp-
pears that the survey If the Rio Grande has
far down as PfesidiO del Norte where Major f. now
IS, and that Lieut. eklcr, who was engaged in sur
veying the river downward from Eagle Pass. (Which is
We believe, about 500 miles below the Presido del
Norte had completed the survey of about 1876 miles
when in consequence Of the difficult portion Of the
work between Preside del Noste and Eagle Pass he
ordered 10 work upwards until be should meet
Major Els downward parties, when they wenld all re-
work below the Pass, and continue the mouth
oi the river Commissioner Bartlett AID his parties
have probably arrived at Fl Passo before this time
The San Antonia Ledger, OF the 7th instant, says:
report reached San PatFco the 9th uitmo, that
~ Indians attacked small body Of Mexcans a day or
two previous AZ mustang pen twenty miles
ei that town The Indians killed Mexcsns and the
Corpus Christi and Laredo mail carrier The Tndans
had some hfiy horses in their Possession. -.sass
The papers speak Of the abundant crop in Texas:
many of the farmers boast that they will pick OOo
p unas Of cotton per Sugar cane never looked
better The prospect for the largest crop. nf suoar
which has ever been made is almost certain a 81 80 :.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11

PERsoSAL APPEARANCE OF DANIEL WEBSTER =
The following description of the person of Daniel Web
ster at the age of forty.eight, written by his
friend, The late Colonel Knapp, about twenty-five years
ago.
"The person Of Mr.. Webster is singular and COM
manding his height above the ordinary size, bat he
cannot be called tall he broad the chest and
stontly and firmly built, bat there nothing of cumsi-
either in his form gait. His head is very large,
bis forehead high with good shaped temples He has a
large, black solemn looking eye that exhibits strength
aud steadfastness, and which sometimes burns but sell
dom sparkles. His hair is OF raven black, and both
thick and short without the mark Of gray hair. His
eyebrows are Of the color, thick and strongly
marked, which gives his features the appearance Of
sternness but the general appearance of his ace af-
ter 1t is properly examined, is rather mild than other
wise. His movements in the house and in the street,
slow and dignied; there is peculiar sweetness
in his voice-its rather harsh than musical
still there is great variety in Them and some of them
catch the and chain il down 10 the most perfect
ention He bears traits of great mental labor, but
marks of age in fact, his person is more imposing
now, in his forty yeighth year. than it thirty years
Of age His at the BAR and in the deliberate
assembly, peculiar. Hear HIM, and you will say
that his eloquenee is founded no model, ancient or
modern-all is his own-excellencies and defects. His
voice has extraordinary compass His emphasis be-
longs TO himself aone it is founded rule
it be reduced 10 anyp ssar...s - b..
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11

A Gun FROM THE NORTHWEST PIERCE AND
KISG!-The Democracy Of Minnesota Vicforious.-To
our Democratic friends in the States we send greeting,
the glorious intelligence that beautiful Minnesota
has been rescued from the grasp OF Whiggery' The
Democratic banner now floats trumphaniy over her
soil. a .ssa ..4 e
influence Of Whggery, have rallied the rescue, and
like their brethren of Oregon stand erect, and yctor
ous! All hail the infant Democratic giant Of the North
West l-+staaat Hf.t ~ - i-if 7sfaif
Our annual election held yesterday. for the election
of members Of the Legislature, and county officers,
a complete route-was a perfect Waterloo defeat OF
Whiggery Just enough Of Wings escaped the general
slaughter carry Of their oyerwhelm-
ing discontinue. .--Minnesofa Democrat
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11

The failure Of the vintage, resulting from the
blight upon the grape, has produced the greatest dis
tress among the inhabitants OF Madeira and threatens
classes. The civil Governor Of the Island has issued
crcnlar acknowledging the impotence Of the Portuguese
Government 20 meet the emergency with anything like
adequate relief and appealing the christian synpa.
thies Of foreign nations for aid the impending
calamity.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11

g3-So Gen Scott is concerned, it is matter Of
no consequence His character and fame are beyond
the reach Of the hands of the niscreants that
pshed his defeat. The pen of the future historian will
do him thai justice his countrymen have denied him
Indiana Journal. -.' ft''
The overwhelming vote received By Franklin Pierce
would show that this is land Of miscreants
Webster defines miscreant to be- ~
al. An nfidel, or one who embraces false faith
"2 A vile wretch an unpdnciped fellow" 7asi
The Democratic party by their votes at the ballot
box, defeated Gen. Scott. The composing this
party, the Editor Of the Journal denounces .nis
ereants"-vle wretches. This is the spirit in which
that print has conducted the late canvass We are
gratifed to know that the Sentinel has presented
favorable contrast. We have exposed and held up to
the gaze Of the public the assaults of the Ind
Journal private character and public repu-
tation, without retalating. Its influence has been
felt in the recent elections in State Men learn
wisdom by experience. ~
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high and honorable character at home. At this dis
tance, and the of important election, they
would undoubtedly influence the minds of many we'll
disposed citizens if suffered go uncorrected and am
glad that your journal has the manness TO speak the
TRUTH whatever it may be, without regard to political
opponents.
ought to say that do not belong to the political
party of which Gen. Pierce is the candidate. but
gard il as derogatory the good morals Of
try when statements of slanderous and grave char
acter are suffered to 90 unrebuked.
Respectfully; paalsp yGsr;a q FANNY
The high character of Mr.. Handy, as a temperance
and rcligionist says the Plain Dealer silenced
this slander Cleveland where il had been indusri-
ously circulated by the Wings. The paper, how
ever, adds the following letter from Mr.. Hoyt, gen.
tleman of high character in Ohio
CARD OF Mr.. J. T. HOYT.
Ma. GRAY: Sir:-I notice, with regret, in of our
city papers, most wanton SANDER upon the private
character Of Gea. Pierce; charging him with habual
drunkenness, gross immortality, &c., Sc, was born in
Concord have lived by, and done business with
General PIERCE a neighbor, and lawyer, for many
years and kaotc that he Is perfectly temperate and other
wise gentleman of high moral standing In the com
mnnty where he resides. | never heard the character
of the General questioned until afte- he cand
date for the Presidency, and then only by hirelinq
sheet established in Concord by his political enemies
Pressly to illuminate such slsnders. J. T. HoYT.
We might extend these testimonials to indefinite
length but We deem it unnecessary. After the 4th OF
March next Frank Pierce will be President If he is
miserable inebriate the Wings represent the peo.
pie will know it, and the deep voice OF public ndgna-
ton will consign his to oblivion. But the honest
people will require other evidence than the
tions Of hired sanderers, the effusions OF men,
dacous public press. BY their wicked efforts, his fair
and unsulied reputation private citizen cannot be
tsrnished We have disposition 10 pursue this
pleasant subject further Unpleasant, say, because
is unpleasant be driven the necessity of defend
ing the reputation of who stands so high in the
confidence of the American people Franklin Pierce.
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CITIZEN.
Nov. l. 1852.

In reply, would inform Citizen" aud all others
whom 1t may concern, that William J. Brown is not an
applicant for the appointment Of Senator, and would
not accept the Office il rendered him. Mr.. Brown is
satisfied with his position Editor of the Sentinel and
Gov. Wright desires him to remain where he is This
citizen Is quite 50 wise as he magines
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11
New Post oaices i'm Indiana.

Derby, Perry eounty-Samoel Hagis. Post Master.
Arcadia Hamilton county-J. Munda Post Master
White Cottage, Harrison csunty-J. W. Wilker Post
Master. f ,arl - esar.ff
Lake Station, Lake eounty-Edward Saunders Post
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Now hear what Defrees in his wrath says:
The United States Senator.

The following communication appeared in the Ind-
Journal of Tuesday morning: >ir e 80
EDITOR STATE JoURNAL:-It is rumored on the
street to-day, that Gov Wright is about appoint
VIM. j. Brown United States Senator, ill the
ey oceasiOned by the decease of Gov. Whitcomb If
be true, why did Gov. Wright, just after the late eec
tIon publish in the Sentinel, letter in which he an
nOunced that he would make appointment that po-
stion! Was 1t necessary TO lorestal applications,
that Mr. Brown might have a clear track7
How is this matter? We wait 10 see 'a
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GA Northern exchange says there hundreds of
people who beeome very religious when danger is nigh
and adds: p'.. q -fa14 $50 al
We know Of who fell of from a bridge
certain rlyer and Just as be onnd he must 90
and no help or IT, bawed at the top of his voice
''Lord, have mercy on me-and d-d quick foor
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The Last Dying Agonies of that 'ssame Old
CoOn.- ~

We clip the following from yesterdays Journal:
''THE REsULT-Mr Pierce has been elected Presi-
den. of the United States. We confess that have
been greatly disappointed at snch result. We did
not think it possible that the force of party drill and
prejudice could elevate such position obscure in
dvidual of very moderate ability, and who
dered any signal services TO his country such man
Winfield Scott The fact that il has been done, will,
in all time when their reason, be regarded
the dsgracelu in the history oil
country 1t is but another instance of the ngratitude OF
Republics" tr. t
Disappointed in the resultp We told the Journal
and its editor and the Wing party that they DOOM
ed to Disappointment but they would not believe
The Journal and the Wing leaders will now learn that
in this country the people vote for principles, not men,
FRANKLIN PIERCE, the Democratic President elect, is
statesman of enlarged and liberal views. He is faith
ful exponent of Democratic principles. His life is
living record of his undertaking devotion TO the pure
principles Of Jeffersonian Democracy. With all the
ability and talents necessary the faithful admnsira-
ton of Government, with honesty and integrity he
will assume the duties Of the Chair of State, and no
American need be alarmed, by whig bloviating,
to the success of his administration.
1t is useless now to institute comparison betw cen
the civil qualifications Of the late rival candidates.
This question has been decided and correctly decided
by the people and further discussion that point is
unnecessary. f4f r...t
The Wing party is the last party in this country that
should ever lisp word about ngratitude. 1t was the
Whig party who in 1910, nominated Gen. VIM. Henry
Harrison for the Presidency Henry Clay. The
same party in 1s4s overslaughed the great Statesman
Of Kentucky and nominated and elected Zachary Tay
lor to the Presidency. The late Wing Convention in
Baltimore cast aside the " model President" Millad
Fillmore, and the great statesman, Daniel Webster,
and nominated Winfield Scott, military cheftain
These, to us, il evidences Of the ingrat
tuds Of Republics last unmistakabe evidences of
the ngratitude Of the Wing party. Gratitude We
hold that Gen. Scott, military commander, did his
duty. So did Franklin Pierce in every position in which
he placed, whether civil or military; but we hold
that no has any claims TO the Presidency in this
Republic. The field is open to all, and from among
those consuonaly eligible, the people choose and
has right to gansay the wisdom Of their choice.
The acts Of the President when he the duties
the office, alone determine whether that decision
has been wise or foolish. sfsfl-1aaf. .sfasg a. af
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O-General Pierce received over four thousand ma
iority in Hamilton county, Ohio Such articles as the
following which clip from the Cincinnati Republican,
contributed greatly that result The people are noble
and generous and will resent an injury Intentionally done
brave and patriotic citizen Is there Wing that will
not blush for shame at such wholesale slanderss
You recollect that Frank Pierce fell from his horse
in Mexico. Now who that knows any thing about him,
doubts that it was because be too boozy TO ride
II may be we'll that frequently he shot an the neck
it probably saved him from being shot with bullet
You recollect also, that once upon time his horse
didn't faint but was shot nnder hm and that the said
Frank, his instincts, was taken home on hand
harr {
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rhe rarif OF rs4e.

The New York Journal of Commerce says that under
the present comparatively low tariff that city has gone
ahead like steamboat. and commerce is the life Of It's
motion Since that tariff went into operation, (less
than six years. the population of New York and its
vrons, including Brooklyn and Wiiliamsburgh, has in
creased quarter of million, and its wealth in nearly
the same proportion Its commerce and tonnage have
nearly doubled Depend upon it, five 60 back to re-
striction, we shall rue the day when we did it.
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This is the title Of new paper just commenced al
Pugets Sound. Oregon. Only think
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Doctors Disagree.

The Indiana Journal has yet found Wing paper in
the State reckless enough that the recent
eret circular published in this paper private COM
muneation. The Evansville Journal, (Whig) speaking
of it, says:
The whole object Of the circular is Just precisely
what dozen editorials have been our own paper to
bid Wings not to be discouraged from going to the
polls in this State, because they have been beaten
State election, and assure them that We have the
highest prospects for carrying New York Pennsylvania
and Ohio The circular is secret in character
object but is address the Wings of the State and
sent to them alone"
Now hear what Derees in his wrath says: ,iaif
" lt was intended private letter. enveloped, seal
ed and placed in the Post Office in this city In pos
sbie way, within knowledge, could this letter have
come into the possession Of the Sentinel except by
violation OF law that would send the perperaor to the
State Prison"
Here is the difference between two Wing editors One
speaks calmly and dispassionatey Of the thing it is
the other acts under the influence of passion and preu
dice.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-11-11

The following mode Of obtaining help-mate, appears
nderfully convenient and satisfactory All the delay
and ceremony which precede matrimony amongst us,
are avoided by this system: ~
When man in decent rank Of life wishes to marry
and prove that he possesses the of maintain
ing wife, II Is customary for him apply to the mis-
tress of the Bycua school, his wishes and qual
cations and to inquire into the number and character OF
the girls. An investigation Immediately follows TO
his eligibility; and If all promises satisfactorily, he Is
forthwith invited drink tea with the school-mslress,
upon an appointed evening, to give him an opportunity
oi making his selection. The elder girls then IT,
formed Of this intended VISIT and its prPort; and those
who desire to enter the matrimonial lists come forward,
and signify their wish Join the party. Frequently
occasions in the mistresSs room The gentleman,
whilst doing his best to make himself universally
able yet contrves in the Of the evening" mark
his preference to particular lady. Should these
symptoms OF budding affection be avoraby received he
tenders his proposals due form the following morn
ing But it often that the selected lady does not
participate in the inamoratas sudden flame, in which
she Is at perfect liberty decline the honor of his
alliance, and reserve herself for the party
hihition. ,.s- fr..g f.r.s.. ,.ts .,e T t
We have known instances where amorous old gen.
teman from station presented himself three
cessye times at these soirees in the hope of obtaining
wife to cheer the solitude of hts up-connry residence ;
but all in vain the young ladies unanimously rejected
him with the highest disdan, wondering how "such an
ugly old fellow could have the impudence TO think OF q
dashing young serJeant, smart looking conductor
their attention is repulsed and the announcement
Of the "ehosen ntendeds" Miss Sqneer would say
is anticipated with the utmost impatience by many
ANXIOUS young heart. The wedding speedily follows
the brides modest trousseau being provided from the
funds OF the establishment and every girl the school
cheerfully contributing her aid the Manufacture Of
dresses.-Lie in Bombay. a ,.sae, anna ~
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~ Marion County. +.
Pierce 2,599, Scott 2,ibs, Hale llo. Majority for
Pierce AL Whole vote 4,S67
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- Many drops make sbowerj light gains make a
heavy purse.
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d Art surPasses strength; and pafience and refiec
Ton make those things possible which, in the frsr in.
sasee, appear almost insurmoontebls - 90
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rrwhere are the Democrats that Intended to vote

lTWhere are the Democrats that intended to
for Scott2 y tA i i.i-4 - - ffiati'-''ftf
Where is the Wing Expostors -. l.a..
Where are the fruits Of the Secret Cirenlars 8
Where is GreeIey's Picture Books = ANe e4'
Where is the Military Hospitals 49,.
Where is the s'rich bregueT aas -aa rl ssas
Where Is the sweet ssGerman acceat" o4s lsu
Where is the column Scott leads! ai'' y
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HrA pet coon owned by Wing in Louisville, Ken
tucky, was found dead in the owners yard on the
ing after the election 1t s supposed he died from
hauston. .,... &C., /. {. S. .ss,' -.