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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Office Seeking.

The Journal Of Commerce gives some very sensible
advice to the President elect which he may probably
need but which is the less forcibe its
clusions 1t argues very property that unless General
Pierce by firm and decided course at the beginning
checks the tendency office seeking he will create
large body of disappointed asPirants, whose interest
will be strong in opposition to the incoming admins
ration they are to the powers in existence at
Washington. For every who receives Office
there will be many who refused ard who from the
generally pursued by those who bestow those
rewards, converted into open enemies All personal
solicitation should be refused for those asprants who
have the opportunity Of personal interviews on these
subjects convert the slightest cvity, the casual
and unmeaning observations, into distinct promises
They will allege 10 their friends that they feel certain
Of success that in fact the conversation equiva
lent to promise A sense of bitter disappointment TO
their hopes finally induces them TO say that the Pres
dent is a of his word. This becomes repeated
by unsuccessful oceseekers, until it is believed There
about hundred thousand offices 10 be filed under
the General Government. There will be at least five
hundred thousand applicants. So that four times as
many enemies created out Of disappointed appl
there utached friends made by the distr
button of office This shows that the President elect
has very delicate and discriminating task before him.
requiring caution and 6rmness in the discharge Of it.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
A Rat Story in Rhyme.

Once as lay in bed heard light slow tread, which
quickly through me sped sudden fear. l know
how, nor why, s!umbering heavily that sound mys
tenousy fell my The tread was soft, and light
vet froze any blood with fright on that eventul night
could not Sleep The sound fell my ear, low, yet
distinct and clear ominous and drear-fearuly and
deep. And now strained my sight, peered deep into
the night, in hopes TO see my spre but all was dark
The darkness profound throwing pail around and
naught, that sound, heard. But hark!
hear sudden ltap-a fearful ominous rap upon an
cient map, against the wall. No breeze the
shook and vanly did look into the fearful nook
it fall II hung against the wall. ratified not at all:
il did stic, fall not move. My hair stood
up-I spoke. Fear did my utterance choke. did not
love to pray, had prayed. Yet something must
be said for silence only weighed upon my heart tired
to pray and yet, my prayer did forget and as the
alphabet | knew, in part, said il. On chair, the
spirit of the air rapped when came to r. and so, at
that went on STILL what the effect would belt
rapped at A and T thus spelling RAT! My case
began to nerd sweet Hope became my friend; my har
stood on end, from very fear, when first that chilling
ran that wild mysterious tap, upon that ancient map,
fell on nv ear so omnous and dread suggestive OF the
dead that trembled in my bed lay smoothly down. 1t
had before stuck out, and kept my head about foot,
Il do not doub) from of my round white pillow. Like
nv rhyme my snger sublime in very little time.
clutched boot firmly in my right hand, then drew
pistol and with gesture Of command prepared 10
throw or shoot, iearessly said seat threw my
boot and annhilated the rat-squashed him think
then lay down in bed composed to rest my head, my
fear entirely led-sept like pink!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
American Wine.

In 1862 the French settlers on Illinois River made
upward OF 100 hogsheads of strong wine from the Amer
lean wild grape.
The quantity Of wine annually produced in the United
States has become the subject of discussion since
the appearance of the in the seventh census
that interest. Tho of 1910 gave 124 900 GAL
Ions the produce Of that year. 1t has been stated
the public prints that since that period the culture of the
grape, and the manufacture OF wine therefrom have
grown into business of considerable Importance in the
States bordering the Ohio River, and that several
hundred have been planted in vineyards in that
valley which yields at the of 300 gallons of wine
year. The total product OF the Union, in 1850,
given at 221 249 gallons. But during the intervening
period there had been added to own territory, Cali
iorna and New Mexico which, in the latter year pro-
duced o7Is gallons This quantity, deducted from the
aggregate leaves 100 53l gallons for the portion of the
Union covered by the returns of 1S4O indicating gain
of only SO, 900. .l ess- -
The consumption Of wine in the United States though
by no means general, amounts in the aggregate to
large The imports during the year ending June,
1851 g. 900 gallons, of which, probably, three
lourths consisted of the wines Of France. The value
invoice cost of the article 50 $40 000 The
age consumption of foreign wines was, therefore, in
quantity but about quarter of gallon for each per-
son, and in value only cents. The coincidence is
somewhat remarkable that this is almost precisely the
rate Of consumption OF imported wine among the peo-
pie OF Great Britain But in France according off,
ca returns there produced and retained for
tion 900 900 900 gallons Of wine, allowing 25a gallons
to each person in the population ~ 1ri ~si 2.
IL appears from Otner tdDleS IN our ceLsuS IetuEhs,
that the quantity of ale and spurious liquors produced
in the United States in 1885, exceeded &c. 200 gal
Ions. The consumption of malt and spiritous liquors
for manufacturing purposes and beverage, appears
to have been at the rate Of nearly four gallons per head
1t is the opinion of many, whose inquiries upon the SUBJ
ect entite their opinion respect that among what
are called civilized nations the vice Of nebraon pre-
walls extensively where the vine is not cultivated
while the other hand where this species of culture
is widely disseminated the temperance OF the people is
proverbia If such be the case, may proudly hope
that the day is far distant when America will fully
establish and claim rivalry with the most favored lands
of the vine and the olive, and exutngly dsdain being
tributary any foreign clime.-CensuS, 1850
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
VAIN un. Bro1her Mhigs.

Luse & Brother Of the Lafayette Journal, are about
this time overburdened with Scott stock Hear how
they talk:
% The Wing Central Committee put as in possession
Of little less than hundred dollars worth of Scott
stock for printing during the great deal has
been said about taking portion Of it off Of hands
but yet nothing done. II the Committee its chair
think Just and right that should retain the
whole and whistle for pay should like to know it
soon. We have large job before US if we shouId
ike to have the money now while We need it,"
Where is John D. Derees, the Chairman of the State
Central Committed Walk up to the rack, gentlemen.
Don't let these sanguine young men sufer
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Accident and Loss of Life.


We are compelled to record another sad Railroad ac-
cdent resulting in the death of three persons and the
loss Of considerable property. Whilst the down freight
train the M & 1. R. R. crossing the bridge over
Pleasant Run and a half miles from this city, on
yesterday morning, the bridge gave way precipitatng
the locomotive and six box into the stream and in
stantly killing Henry Johnson, (Engneer) Horace Ba-
con, Carpenter and the fireman. whose have
not learned Their bodies had not been recovered by
three O'clock yesterday but supposed to be in the
creek underneath the locomotive Sixteen cars were at
tached to the train, ten of which were not damaged
The wreck presents a horrid appearance.
We understand that two of the deceased, Bacon and
Johnson, have left families their untmey loss
A bridge across creek below Columbus was, also.
washed away preventing the trains from coming up on
yesterday
P,S The body Of the fireman was found, since writ
ing the above.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 90, 1852


1.-the Wings are terribly distressed because Hale,
Summers and Chase have been placed any Of the
committees of the Senate The Journal of yesterday
morning has the following:
The Democratic majority of the Senate fixed up the
Committees to suit themselves, of 1t will be
by the following that they could assign John P.
Hale on any Committee, because, in the language OF
Mr.. Bright who appears be the leader of the Demo-
cratic forces in that body he is outside any healthy po
litical organization"
The Committees Of the Senate appointed accord
inc to the usua mode. That body is composed Of hir.
ty-sx Democrats twenty-three Whgs and three Free
sOilers. The Democrats held caucus, and selected
three Democrats all committees comprised OF FIVE
members, and the committees composed oil three.
This list was then handed to the Wings, who held a
and filed up the vacancies If they (the Whigs)
had been socitous provide for their Freeso friends,
they bad opportunity do There forty
eight vacancies be filed and they could certainly
have found places for their allies and friends the list
than other Democratic Senators. He the Chairman
Of the caucus, and their organ communicate the
action Of the members to the Senate Mr.. Pearce, Of
Maryland, acted the part on behalf Of the Wings
IN conclusion the Journal says:
"We should Ike TO know what kind of an opinion the
editor Of the Madison Courier has of body of which
gentleman of Mr. Brights abilities is at the headP'
In reply to this taunt we only say, that in the
Senate of the United States, the abilities" of Mr.
Bright appreciated This we consider a full answer
to the nsinuaton Of the Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Decline in the Value of Money.

late number of the North american Reuieuo con.
tains article the increase of the precious metals,
and the consequent reduction in the value OF money.
The writer shows that from 1900 1545 (eccording
to Humbsldts tabes the supplies Of the precious met
al obtained from America, about So, 600, 900 a
year From 1545 to 1000, the supply averaged SILL
100000 year. The supply was largely increased from
1740 to lS0S the highest rate being estimated at $685.
100000 About the year 1910, the annual supply was
estimated at S4S 937 0O0 of which II GAS 900 gold
and So 2S9, 900 silver. For the ten succeeding years
there bat little increase in the supply and down
the the Spanish American colonies according
Jacobs the supply from the American mines did not
eeed $50 900 year. In 1884 McCulloeh states the
supply from all the world at $4,000, 600 In 1S47 this
supply was Increased by the products of the Russian
mines s67 600 OOO The products Of the California
and other mines have swollen the in 1852 to
Sl78 2S4 000 in gold SIPS 600 and in silver about
$50 900 900 from all the world. The supply IN 1852 is
about times large il twenty years since.
No reduction in the supply is anticipated for number
Of years Should there be reduction in the products
of the California mines, those of Australia will least,
make good deficiency.
Anmportant difference appearsin the present increase
and that of former years 1t is ths-the present in
crease is in gold while that of former years nearly
all 10 silver. This difference has already produced a
great change in the relative value of gold and silver
and still greater change is looked for. The ReUelO,
consideration Of the matter thinks 1t but the exercise
of ordinary caution that "the annual supply
of the precious metals will not fall below hundred
millions of dollars for many years. and that in quarter
Of century, this supply will deprecate money to one
half onc-thIrd its present value"
The general opinion is that the value of money is
duced in the precise ratio of the increase of the quantity
There can be little doubt that the large increase in
the quantity of the precious metals, will occasion i'm
portant changes in the value of money but for
alarm is seen that The operations will be very grad
ual, and must continue for many years. decline IN
the value of money will increase wages, and the price
of agricultural and manufacturing products as well as
real estate In this general and gradual change there
will be revulson to produce general distress s-CteUe
land Plain Dealer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

We have not published any of the va-ious Cab
nets which interested individuals have had the kindness
to make for Gen. Pierce. We do not wish to mslead
the public and therefore have not and will aid
giving currency to wild speculatons. Mr. Pierce will
make his Cabinet, without the aid of newspapers
proessononal politicians He will, doubt in his
selections aided by the counsel and advice Of the dis
tinguished statesmen Of the Democratic party but
Ill the fifth Of March next when the Cabinet will be an
nOuneed the Senate, for their advice and consent
the public will be in darkness as who will be
the constitutional advisers Of the President
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Pennsylvania Railroad

No person who travels over this supendous work can
fail be pleased with the admirable arrangements now
in operation for the comfort and speed of travel. We
have a continuous Railroad from PiItsburg to Philade
pha and Baltimore and travellers pass the road be-
tween those points in the short time of nineteen and
half hours. Two planes Of the old Portage Railroad
are now avoided and before the expiration of another
year. there will be perfect railway the mountains,
without any planes stationary engines This is
ly a consummaton devouty to be wished, and when
it occurs the trip be made from Pittsburg to Pha
delphia in at least fifteen hours Our citizens take
breakfast at home and sup the evening with their
friends in Philadeph phia!-Pittsburg Post
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

1.-THE Pittsburgh Post says that the editor of the
Washington Union has been much inquired after of late
and many want 10 know who Is % Gen. Armstrong;
The following letter from " Old Hickory" will, perhaps
enghten them:
81 have carefully examined the within declaration Of
Gen. Robert Armstrong for pension, and do hereby
certify that it is true in all ITS parts and do further
certify that in the battle of the 23d Of January, 1914
called and known by the name of Enotoehopee the
shameful fight Of my guard produced panic and
confusion whole army that il the unhinching
bravery Of the then Lieut. Armstrong acting as Cap
tain Of the volunteer artillery guards, that saved my
whole army from shameful and total defeat, and all
my wounded from horrid massacre. This little Spartan
band, Of about twenty five in number met and bravey
faced upwards Of FIVE hundred Of the bravest Creek
warriors checked them in their desperate onset and at
fire Of this savage host seven of this little
heroic band fa-among them Lieut. Armstrong,
commanding Captain, severely wounded. He fell by
the side Of the cannon, excaimipg to his with he
expression: Ssme of you, my brave fellows
perish, but the cannon They did save the
non, and nay whole army from a shameful defeat, and
my brave wounded from barbarious For this
severe wound, Gen Armstrong claims penson-I
might have said glorious wound. Can there be an
American bosom that will respond Yield il to him.
in the ull Of Captains pay an honorable
testimonial the bravery of the General and his vau-
able services to his country"
50 Given al the Hermitage, Tennessee, this 10th day
Of May, ls45. ANDREW JACKSON"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

Pocket Book DROPPING IN NEW YoRK.-The New
York Times relates the following incident having
Gently occurred Is of the streets Of that city:
Scotchman and another, from Greene ecunty as
they went ashore from steamboat on the North river
side, were met by 'dropper," with pocket book he
had just lound telling the old story that he must leave
town, could stay get the reward, &C., Offering the
pocket book to them for twenty dollars The Scotch
man wanted it the other said "don't take it." Eyes,
will, !" said the Scotchman, and will pay the in
his own monnaie.v And he did so. tsl
if strangers in New York will only remember to
''pay the mon in his monnaie,n they will find il
perfectly safe operation to purchase all the "found'
pocket books offered and vii put an end to pocket
book dropping. e
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

THRowN OUT.-The Cleveland Plaindealer saws that
the Banks Of that city have given notice that after the
18th inst, they will receive deposit no Canada Wis
consn, Illinois, or Michigan Detroit excepted) bank
paper OF course, this excluded paper win be dis
the bankers is 10 give preference Ohio banks and
to eastern currency which latter viii likely remain at
par. N 49, a - - i-+-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

IRELAND.-Under the act Of Parliament for the sale
Of encumbered estates in Ireland 772 properties have
been sod which have been purchased by 2335 persons
proprietors are already, it is said, cutvasng the
land themselves by aborers taken from the poor houses
correspondent. of the N. Y. Tribune, writes from
Dublin that the lower classes of the Irish infinitely
better off under the new regime than they be-
FORE and that the country generally is prosperous in
markets, commerce, manufactures, and the domestic
comforts Of its populace.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

The COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.-It appears that
IN constituting the committees in the United States Sen
ate, Mr.. Hale, the notorious aboIitionist from New
Hampshire was not given place upon any Of them.
The Democratic Senators Rad caucus and agreed
upon their representatives when the list was handed TO
the Wings who did the same. This entirely excluded
Mr.. HALE. who, Mr.. BRIeHT, Of Indiana stated in
bis place did not beongto ang healthy political CON-
binati0n" This remark seemed 20 annoy the late abo-
ton candidate for President exceedingly as was eyin
esd BY his repy.-Cin Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Another Acc,dept.

An accident occurred yesterday morning on the LIE.
fayette Railroad at Crooked Creek, five miles from this
city, which esulted in the death Of whose name
we have not been able TO learn The bridge over the
creek gave way as freight train was passing it,
and the Locomotive precpitatcd into the stream
The engineer and iremen escaped without injury, but
in front Of the ersmost car, became alarmed and
jumped into the water the current Immediately carried
him under the engine and he drowned The passen-
ger train reached that point safety and the passen
gers and their baggage were conveyed to the city in
wagons
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

In 1908 the four great States Of Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois, and Wisconsin territory and had one
Delegate in Congress. That Delegate, Hon. Jesse b
Thomas, is still living. Now. the same district Of
country under the census, is entitled thirty Repre-
sentatives, and has population Of three millions
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
Hnrs going East.

i Parties from New York have been. for weeks
past tuyng dressed hogs in the eastern part of Ohio
and forwarding them to New York, by the northern rail.
ways to be cured and packed in that city; but ap-
pears the speculation has proven most disastrous,
we learn that vast numbers Of them have spoiled before
they reached their destination; and that, instance
dead hogs in attempting TO stop at Albany n Y, had
been ordered of by the city authorities the hogs being
in such an advanced state Of decomposition that the
stencil proceeding from them was ntolerable.--Cin.
Price Current.
"a gift long waited for, is sold, not given.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER "a, 1889.
Terrible Rains.

1t commenced raining night before last at about three
o'clock A. NJ. which continued without cessation
throughout the day yesterday and to the time of
going to press The rain accompanied with thun-
der and lightning. The streams are swelling rapidly
and we fear will result in disaster and loss of property
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

The Legislature Of Iowa convened on the ID inst.
Mr. Lifingwell Of Clinton chosen President of the
Senate, aud Judge Granted Scott Speaker OF the
House. The Governors message is plain, sensible
document. II opposed to a general banking law
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
inflammation Wanted.

Wfo knows A. Beckham? He is carpenter by trade,
and formerly of Owen county, KY His friends and
relations at distance anxious know his where
abouis Information to be left at this Office
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

GTAnother Bank has been located at Terre Haute,
called the Southern Bank of Indiana The stock is
owned in Erie. Pennsylvania. Terre Haute has now
five banks. A stirring place.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30
GrHOn. william R. King, Vice President elect, ha.

ID Hon. William K King, Vice President elect, has
resigned his seat as President of the Senate. Hon. D.
R. Atchisou of Missouri, now fills the chair made
vacant by COL King.
Fears entertained that Col King viii
He is confined his room and is said to be laborng
under the same disease which terminated the earthly
career of Henry Clay.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

% The Rev. John A. McClung, in compliance with
the request of the Executive Committee Temper
ance will bring the subject Of Temperance before his
Congregation the morning of the ensuing Sabbath,
in the First Presbyterian Church. and will address the
young men Of the city the same subject, at night
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

70 friend to the Hen. C W Cathcart, writes us
from LaPorte requesting say that Mr.. Cathcart
will be a candidate for the United States Senate
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

q Every Congressional District in Illinois has given
majority for Pierce and King
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

r7-Thc total vote of Virginia is l29, ,545, which il
SO 675 less than Indiana.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-30

O-The Mayor Of Baltimore threatens resign in
despair Of snppressing the rowdyism Of the city.