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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
South Carolina.

We have read, with much interest, the speech Of Hon.
James L. Orr, of South Carolina, giving the foil
that this State will cast her electoral vote for
Pierce and King. From every section of the Union
the cheering demonstrations Of the entire union
and harmony Of the Democratic party. This union is
the sure precursor of success. In 1910 and 4S the
Democracy defeated because they divided
and distracted. No such elements of weakness
visible in ranks. Our candidates true and tried
men. Our platform is broad and national IL meets
the crisis and the union and harmony Of all
tions.
Our idate fer President Crank. Pierce, of New
Hampshire) is scholar, soldier, and statesman
beloved by those who know him. and respected by
his political opponents Frank and noble in his bear
ng with abilities Of high ORDER he has proved him.
self equal to every emergency True the constitution
and the country he has defended the in the legsla
tive assembly and proved his willingness lay down
his life for the other, the battle fields of Mexico
his father before him had done at Bunker's Hill.
William r. King, candidate for Vice President,
is alike worthy Of the confidence and support of the
Democratic party The ticket is strong in the public
confidence and strong in all the elements of
With such candidates and such principles the Democra
cy, from Maine to Texas, from Pennsylvania to Cali.
fornia, will rally under flag, looking to leader
and ono set Of principles. glorious result awaits the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

The Charter Commissioners Of this institution held
meeting in this city the 22d nst and received from
the hand of their agent Elder John OKane the stock
subscriptions amounting TO sevenyhve thousand dol
lars the minimum required by the charter to be
obtained prior organization Of the company.
The Commissioners ordered election Of twenty one
Directors the 18th of July next. The Directors as
elected will proceed select a site for the
University and make preparations for the erection OF an
appropriate edce The location is fixed by the terms
Of the charter at in the vicinity of this oty Il is
designed to be institution OF learning Of the first class
embracing literary scientific and professional colleges
commensurate with the of rapidly growing
country.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
NO. s..
Gen. 10. Lane and the Presidency.


We copy the following letter from the York fPa)
Gazette, 1t speaks for itself:
"THE MARION OF THE MEXICAN WARP IN.
DORSES THE NOMINATION OF GENERAL
PIERCE
Having heard Gen. JOS Lane speaking in term. of
high qualification the evening of the 5b inst wien
the telegraph brought Washington the news of the
nomination Of Gen Pierce for the Presidency-kpouino
also, that the nominee was personally known Gen
Lane we addressed note to the latter gentleman under
an impression that he had been with Gen Pierce in one
or more oil the engagements in which the gaantry of
the democratic standard bearer creditaby dis
played Our impression, appears, to the time
which these gentlemen thrown into personal asso.
citation in Mexico, erroneous; but the reply of
Gen Lane. coming from one who. it is known ''would
not Halter Neptune for his trident and who is gifted in
an extraordinary degree with the talent of iude;ng
rightly those with whom he is thrown contact we
have considered worthy of being put upon the record
The good opinion Of that brave honest soldier "Joe
Lane," is hi gh praise of which any man however elea
ted might Justly be proud.
WASHINGTON June 8th 1882
Dear ST:-Your very kind letter Of yesterday was
duly received Your request that should furnish the
details oil such information may possess relative to
the military services of Gen Pierce in the Mexican
war requires TO state, that had the pleasure Of
being with Gen Pierce any Of the battles in which he
SO sanantly and deservedly won the reputation OF
good soldier, good General, patriot, and a hero.
The concurrent testimony oil Generals Scott Worth,
Shields, Quitman, and Pillow so replete with commen.
datons oil his merit as an officer and soldier and
the most ample testimonials his iavor; and il is with
peculiar pleasure that add my humble evidence 10 their
Just and repeated tributes his valor and his worth
his Judges and and illustrous i'm
partial and profound The brightest Judges of his coun-
tys history the records of his gallant service and
OF his glorious fame. His companions in arms both
officers and men, spoke proudly Of him noble Gen.
eral brave and good man.
AT later PERIOD while in Mexico had the honor Of
personal acquaintance with Gen. Pierce and can truly
say that in every respect found him worhily
ing my most favorable opinions and commanding my
profound respect and admiration.
concur with you in the expression of belief that
Gen Pierce is destined TO be the Chief Magistrate
Of the Nation from conviction that the nomination is
as good could have been made-that the wis
dom OF the people, under the guidance of superntend
Providence, will induce them unite in support OF
Democratic principles-and that they will trumphan'ly
elevate their worthy candidate the Presidency
am, sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH LANE.
j Ea-A Esn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
James Buchanan-PennsyIvania.

The following telegraphc dispatch from the distin-
guished OF the Old Keystone State" in reply to
addressed him by the President of the jackson
Democratic Association of Washington City, re-
cevod says the Psnnsylranidn too late to be read be-
fore the meeting in that city Wednesday night.
1t affords much pleasure to have an opportunity OF
placing thus early before readers, this charac-
terstic letter from the great Pennsylvania statesman
LANCASTER, June TO- 1852.
Sr:-In answer to your telegraph Dispatch it affords
me pleasure to declare that Pierce and King shall re-
ceve my cordial support They both devoted to the
good old cause Of State Rights Democracy, and are
worthy to lead the Democratic forces victory. Men
but the OF day, while principles
nal. A Democrat is unworthy of the name who would
waive his personal preference among good for
the sake of the time -honored principles Of his party
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To j. d. HOOVER,
President jackson Democratic Association.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

IL The N Y. Journal Of Commerce, says:-It is well
known that Gen. Pierce powerfully instrumental
in getting up new Convention in New Hampshire in tho
early part Of 1851 for the nomination Of Gubernatorial
candidate in opposition to the Rev Free Soil Atwood
cratic nomination. The Convention nominated
Mr.. Dnsmoore, and he elected by the Legislature,
though by the people, majority of all the votes
being necessary election that State Gen Pierce
is, in Short a National Union Democrat firm sup
porter of the Constitution, and the Compromise in all
It's parts. The his character and history are in
vestgaed, the better he will stand before the commnn
ty. The following toast which he gave a few months
since, if honor of the COMPROMISE, will show how he
stands on that question::
"By General Franklin Pierce. The Compromise
Measures Of 1850 and the New Hampshire Democracy
Upon the former the latter have fixed the seal Of their
emphatic appreciation No North, South, no East,
no West under the Constitution; but sacred msinte
nance of the common bond and true devotion to the CON-
mon brotherhood"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
Whig Arguments for Sensible Men.

We clip the following from the Journal of yesterday
Wma DIET.-ScOH Soup and Graham Bread-good,
plain wholesome, cheap healthy, and nutritious. We
ourished in 1910 Hard Cider in 1852 will meet
with equal success on Scott Soup and Graham Bread!
Scott soup and Graham bread are the new Wing argu-
ments. They boast that they caught the Democrats
with hard cider in ls40 and they to bait their
trap with gingerbread, to catch honest Democrats
when they come to town. All a mistake. The honest,
hard working boys in the country not to be caught
by the dandy counter-hoppers in the town.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
The Peru Road.

De Graf, the Railway King, the man who has built
more railroads than any other living has taken the
entire for this work and will in few days be
with strong force The first division Of IL miles, from
Nobesve Upton is to be put in running order by the
ls January next and the remainder within the year 1888
We shall thus have open the entire line in about eighteen
months furnishing outlet to the produce Of central
Indiana and an inlet the merchandise from New York
Messrs De Graft and Drake passed twice over the en-
tire line of the road and were very much gratyed with
the ne and with the country through which it passes.
They expressed their convictions that it would be OF
the hest paying roads in the State and manifested their
sincerity by taking $40 600 in the stock of the company
Ind Statesman
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

U-Gen Scott is aud has been for number OF years,
consistent and exemplary member Of christian
church, and is utterly incapable of being guilty of the
vice thus falsely and meanly attributed TO him-Mad-
ison Banner.
What church, Mr.. Bannerl Gen. Taylor was repre-
sened being pious casseader just before his cleo
ton, now Gen. Scott is ali exemplary member OF a
Christian Church. This is to us, who have lived
for years in the city with him. To say that Gen
Scott never uses hard words-smphate language-is
simply ridiculous.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
rFOr the psny Indian, State sentipeI1

EDITOR OF THE SENTINEL:-In looking over the col
umns of your paper We find communications in re.
ference 10 candidates for the Office Of Representative of
Marion county. We have only to say that tho
ton will settle that matter when il eonvenes and that
all communications put afoat in the community by de-
signing politicians to accomplish sinister motives will
not win in this contest and long have been
mentioned candidates for that office, it will be
presumptuous in to individual in connection
with those already named for that Office, and that
is CHARLES c. CAMPBELL. which name, if placed upon
the Democratic ticket for that Office will
MANY VOTERS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

u The New York Tribune against conventions.
He gives very graphic description Of the last Wing
convention, from which copy the following extract
Many honorable and eminent men have been deputed
by the Wings Of the several States and Districts meet
Baltimore and select Wing candidate for President
Along with these of different character, who
have begged intrigued for appointment in the hope
of making something out Of itmen brnkrupt in poll
ties, in business and in reputation"
This is no doubt true picture. 1t was drawn by the
pen of Horace Greedy, leading Wing editor.
He is opposed all Wing National Conventions in fu.
ture aad don't wonder his disgust, he has de-
scribed the materials truly, and have doubt he
has. He makes a terrible wry face because his
own language he had tO gup dO,on platforms they (he)
utterly deiest an order TO secure the nomination Of
Scott No wonder it hari his stomach. He has
been abusing the compromise and those who voted for
it without stint for the last years, and now,
the nomination of Scott and prevent the disruption
Of the Wing party, he is compelled to swallow the bitter
pill prepared for him by his southern allies. No wonder
that in the darkness of despair he now declares:
When things the worst they can't help mend
ing, if they change at all and cherish the joyful
hopet hat the very last Wing National Convention ad
iourns to-day"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

uwiIliam Tiff died on yesterday in consequence 4
injuries received fro falling from the building oil
w. H. Talbot. He was apprentice bn ek-mason, and
at work the building the time. His body was
horribly manged. The deceased lived but short time
after the accident.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

lJIn Cincinnati, the Tea busnessis permanently es
tabished as separate branch much to the advantage
of country dealers and consumers. MOORE & CHESTER
corner of 7h and Walnut sts the great leaders in
this department of business aud have the largest trade
in the Western States
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

O-Horace Greely of the New York Tribune denies
that the Wings have charged that Ger Pierce oP
posed the abolition Of the religious test from the Const
tuition Of New Hampshire They have charged it here,
and hoped by this false charge to the Catholic
vote for their candidate. The votes will determine
whether they can succeed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
State Fair,

The Executive Committee of the State Board Of Agri
culture will NEE. in this city Monday, June 18th,
for ths purpose Of preparing schedule Of premiums to
be offered at The coming fair They will also fix upon
the time and place for holding the same and arrange all
the preliminaries.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

70 "Seott soup and Graham bread" is the whig diet
for 1882 says the Journal This will do for the tight
laced whg dandies the town. but it is rather too light
diet for the hard working boys the country They must
have stronger food Bread and Soup without meat is
slim fare but it will do for slim city Wings.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

1.-THE late Locofoeo Convention adopted a resolu.
ton, declaring the opposition Of the party to United
States Bank At is session il expected 10 pass
one declaring its opposition Noah's Aood-CIersiand
Herald
How does Scott stand Noah's food Does he
think it much Of slower! On the United States
Bank he says he has Z" long been under eOHpietiOn
that peace, Oar, something efficient in the nature
Of bank Of the United States not only necessary aud
proper bu Indispensable TO the sreeess operation Of h'
Treasury, toeI 10 many Of the ,oaafs of
uasTcs and currency"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

COsINe E.-Our neghbor, John Fl. Bradley, who
Of the Free Soil electors in 1s4S, is perfectly
satisfied with the Wing platform in regard to the Fugi
tive Slave Law. The words " fnal settlement being
omitted, John goes il. Wonder how it will please Geo.
W. Julian Ovid Buser and the rest Of the Van Bursn
electoral ticket
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

70 negro in Memphis who in an affrsy with white
man. had his skull broke and about two Of brains
let out was so disappointed at the favorable prospect
OF his recovery that he deliberately of the banda
ges from his head thrust his hand into the imperecy
healed woand and literally scooped his own brains out
OF he didn't live long after that says the appeal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
E-The Indiana Journal eOmpIimenling Hon William

% The Indiana Journal complimenting Hon. William
A. Graham the Wing candidate for Vice President says
90 He has been associated in the Cabinet with such
men as Webster, Corwin, Crittenden, Hall, Pearce,
and Bates-a decided, yet corsiderate, national
Wings"
When and where was Mr. Graham associated with
Pearce and Bates in the cabinet You have mistaken
the man. Mr.. Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
The Fillmore Men.

We infer from the following, which clip from the
Madison Banner that the Scott have marked all
those who preferred Mr.. Fillmore The editor says:
We mortified to learn that four Of the delegation
from Indiana who had been instructed go for Scott
as long there remained reasonable probability Of
his nomination. persisted until the final ballot in casting
their votes for Mr. Fillmore. We have not yet found
no they are but they may ee comfortably assured
whoever they may be- that they marked and that
excuse will shield them from the Just Indignation Of
those whose confidence they have basely violated"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

grThe Huntington Observer recommends James r.
Slack tho Democratic candidate Tor Congress IN the
Eleventh District Mr. Slack is good man and true
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
Who is Winfield Scott.

The nomination of Gen. WINFIELD ScoTT by the
Whg National Convention, suggests an idea that should
not be entirely unnotced by those TO whom the honor
and good name of country among the nations Of the
earth, is not idle song II is return to the heroic
age-to the days when the high honor of nomination
the highest office in the gift of great people.
conferred only upon the great of landon those
only who either in the Cabinet the Senate, the field
had helped to fill the Of their countrys glory,
and covered with nlustrious honor their country's
name.-Indiana Journal.
1t the herOie age"-the age Of military renown,
which overthrow the republics Of antiquity Mr.. Clay,
with rophets vision saw this when he exclaimed
'war, pesence, and famine rather than the rule Of a
military cheftain" Gen. Scots fame purely militia
ry. He held civil Office in his lfe Ii his elec.
tion is be the return to the "hsrOic age then
to look to West Point for future Statesmen and Pres
dents The sword and the plume be the passports
to office. The spirit Of war and strife must be encour'
aged the 'heroic Gge will EXPIRE and smiling peace,
with civilians bred in schools Of Statesmen
all the public Offices they wont to do in the bet.
and purer days of the republic.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

- Why will Gen. Scott on the first Tuesday in No
vember next, be like the officer VINO fell his sword
Because he will be Pierced by the fall
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

O- Landlord said an exquisite, ''can you enable
me- from your culinary stores to realize the pleasure Of
few dulcet murphies, rendered innoxous by igneous
martyrdomw He wanted potato baked. Hghfalutn
that wasn't itf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

gT The Providence, Rhode Island Herald notices the
visit of Gen Pierce that city the 10th inst. The
editor says:
He is in fine health and high Spirits and has
cellent campaign in him. Being a thorough going,
practical Democrat and a OF and among the peo.
Pile, and knowing what united Democracy do, he
commits himself oheer(ully their hands"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

ADAMS FALL.--The New York Tribune says that
Gen. PIERCE. 'if asked what the occasion of
Adams fall, would nstnctively answer Federalism"
Why notf DIR Johnson says, the Devil was the fret
Whig and il is we'll known he made all the mischief
in the Garden Of Eden,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

nr Count de yourawwithapumpband and
suite passed through our city on their way West The
Count in very poor health having injured is by setting
up nights TO see others play cards.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

IRA coquelte is rose bush from which each young
bean plucks leaf and the thorns are left Tor the nus
band Truth ef1
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

DEATH IN CALIFoRNIA.-Drowned IN the Middle
Fork Of Feather River March 26;h, Bennett r. Nugent
of Bennetsvie Indiana, aged about % years.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

uA man may have thousand intimate aequaintan-
ces, and not friend among them ALL II you have one
friend, think yourself happy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

/ GrHon John Henderson, formerly Wing Senator
from Mississippi, is jealous supporter Of Pierce
and King.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
A Good Sign.

The Wing papers wherever Mr.. Willard, the Demo
cratic candidate for 1t Governor spsaks et with
low abuse Of him. He has hit tbem. The wounded
pidgeons futter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
"a modern poet anus oritici.es .Ome ohurcL going

SENATOR DOUGLAS It is stated that the Hon
stephen A Douglas of Illinois, intends speak before
the people in twenty.eght States of the Union during
the present presidential He delivered speech
at the Democratic ratification in Wilmington, Del,
Saturday evening last.-PittsbTgh Post.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
JAMES s. HESTER.

G- The Democrats Of Coal Creek township, Mont
gomery county, intend raising hickory pole in their
township, on the Sd Of July. To the Poles To the
Poles
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

GJOur fellow townsman, Ed. May has contracted Tor
building a Court House at Brookville, Indiana, a
the cost of S2S 900
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

o The Wing presses and politicians know that
they elect Gen Scott unless they aided by the
free soil the North On this subject the Low
ell American, (Free Sold gives the following piece of
cold comfort.
Let not our Wing friends delude themselves, how
ever with the idea that we'or party intend TO give
them the slightest ." aid and comfort" As much as
respect open manness so, in the proportion, do
despse reachery and long faced phaTasaical hypo-
crisy So be itn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

O-The Democratic Ratification meeting held at Will
mington, Delaware the 18th inst, was the largest
political meeting held in the State Hon. Stephen
A. Douglas of Illinois, among the speakers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

DGen- MILTON STAFF, Of Indiana, was one OF the
Vice Presidents Of the Wing National Convention, and
SCHUYLER CoLFAx Of South Bend one Of its Secreia-
Ties.-IHdianG Journal.
This is the same Gen. Milton StapP who was the
fund commissioner under Wing rule in Indiana. Should
Scott be elected, higher hOnors will await him.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

G-Hon. JEFF. Davis and Gen. Foote, who oppo-
sing candidates for Governor in Mississippi. both ad
dressed recent Democratic meeting at Jackson in ia.
vor of Pierce and King The party is more thor
oughly united in Mississippi
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01
A. J. GLossBRENNER, ESQ.
For the Indiana State Sentinel. !

lFor the Indiana State Sentinel
MEssRs. EDIToRs-Pleasc announce the name OF the
Hon. THOMAS A. HENDRIcKs Of Shelby county,
candidate for reelection to Congress- from this the 9th
Congressional District subjected the decision of the
District Convention. DEMOCRAT
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

Oh let II through the Nation ring
The Union ssfo with Pierce and King.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

gJ-A Pierce and King ratification meeting was held
in CSawlordsyille the 18th inst The RsoieW says
The Court House well filed, and the best spirit
prevailed Excellent speeches we're made by Mr. Me-
Donald Lewis Wallace. and Mr.. Ellis Of the Lafayette
Courier, and BY old friend, Jesse MoAllister Of
Franklin township. The Democratic rallyng song was
sung, and suitable resolutions adopted"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-07-01

liza New York Whig made bet at Baltimore, oil
ten thousand dollars, that Scott would not carry that
State Guess he will win it.