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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

BThe newspapers say, no doubt by authority Of the
lady herself tkat the authoress Of Uncle Toms Cab
H., for the purpose Of proving her sympathy with the
oppressed intends devote the profits OF book
the redemption Of slaves" She would better prove her
sympathy with the oppressed" by dsvotng the profits
of her the relief Of widows and children of
her own color who are starving and freezing to death
within ten walk of her residence. IT, how
ever she has sympathy with the oppressed" only when
they black she find plenty such in the city Of
New York who need her sympathy and aid infinitely
more than do their eOlored brethren in the South who
although they slaves, eexe many
very many, Of the pantng gitives' in the North do,
every winter. Such disposition II her III gotten gains
however, Mrs. Stowe will make. She would
thereby get her in the papers, would she
der herself prominent political agitator-objects
the lady doubt has much at heat than the aid
of humanity Of any grade or color She would rather
spend her money to bring negroes from the south
sarve at the North, than TO feed those who already
starving around her The charity OF aboitioniss (what
little they have) never begins at home.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Cuba.

Under date of Havana, Nov. 18th, spondent Of
the New York Tribune writes as follows:
Immediately after the departure of the Crescent City
for New Orleans reported that the Captain Gen.
ea had determined that she should not the port
again with Mr.. Smith board and that should she at
tempt to enter the harbor she would be fired into and
sunk, il necessary since then, have heard that she
will be allowed communicate her return but not
again in coming from New York should the obnoxious
Purser Smith be board. Whatever right the Spanish
Governor may have in preventing foreigners from land
ing, do that he has any in debating to Amer
what kind Of they shall place 10 their YES
sells. For my part, consider the American Govern
has acted in the business very amely and has lost
the respect OF foreigners to great degree in acting the
toody to the Spanish Government"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Two Brothers i'm Congress.

E. B. Washburn, Esq. just elected to Congress in
Illinois, is brother Israel Washburn recently elected
in Maine. They the Of Israel Washburn, Esq
Of Maine. This is probably the first instance Of two
brothers meeting together in Congress, from
tremes Of the Union, both Wings and printers by
trade, and both highly esteemed for their talents and
moral worth. These my jewels" truly the father
might exclaim.-Pittsburgh Post
In the 3lst Congress were the two Kings, sons Of
Rufus King-one from New York, and the other from
New jersey. In the Congress- and in the present
Congress, are the two srantons, brothers-one from
Kentucky, the other from Tennessee. In the Senate
the two Dodges, father and son. representing differ.
ent States.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Decisions of the supreme Court.

/. Hamilton, Auditor Of Marion county the State
on the relation Of Bates Appeal from the Marion Cir
cult Court Judgment affirmed, with costs.
2. The State Clark. Error to the Boone Circuit
Court. Judgment reversed, with Cause remand
ed, &c.
3. MoIntire Crosset al Error to the Tippecanoe
Circuit Court. Judgment affirmed with costs.
A. Doe er. dem. Clendenning ct al. divers Exc
cutors. Error to Franklin Circuit Court. Judgment
affirmed with costs.
5. State Burger. Error to Owen Cirsuit Court.
Judgment reversed-cause remanded
6. State ps. Catron Error to Monros Circuit Court
Judgment reversed. Cause remanded.
z. State Jones. Error to Owen Circuit Court
Judgment reversed, with costs. Cause remanded
s. State ps Morris. Error to the Owen Circuit
Court. Judgment reversed and casse remandeJ. Re-
versal, with costs.
9. May o. johnson & Hardesty. Error to the Mon.
roe Circuit Court. Judgment affirmed with cosrs
Ordered to be certifed.-Ind. Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Sandwich Islands.

BY the late arrival from the Pacific received file
of the Polynesan, interesting newspaper published
Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands 10 - hlled
with interesting matter local the Island proceedings
Of agricultural and temperance meetings, &c. The
Government is embarrassed in its financial operations
and will have resort to loan. The treasury is
empty; the public works have been suspended and
unless relief is obtained bankruptcy must follow
The Sandwich Islands ten in number, of which
eight are inhabited. They contain Of country
large Massachusetts, and Rhode Island and lie be-
the nth and 21st degrees Of north latitude and
the neighborhood Of the hundred and sixty de-
grees west longitude. The climate, for serenity, is
unequaled by any spot the globe. The soil is fertile
Coffee, sugar cane, and all the tropical fruits pro-
duced in great abundance and with but little labor In
1850 the imports of the Island amounted 81 900 oOO
and the exports of domestic produce 5000 ooo The
population is estimated at two hundred thousand.
These Islands directly in the road China Japan
and the Indies. and constitute the depot from whence
five hundred American whaling vessels supplied
with provision, clothing for seamsn, &c. They would
form valuable acquisition to possessions On the
Pacific. They w8uld, in addition to their advantages
a resting place for whaling ships and merchant
marine engaged in the China trade. supply Calfor-
value to us is almost beyond computation. The Gov.
is weak and feeble, and must seek protection
somewhere. There is difficulty in the way Of their
annexation country except the squeamishness Of
certain in power about the danger Of further scqu
sltion Of territory The people and the Government Of
this Island anxious have the protection Of
and stripes. treaty for their acquisition
negotiated fifteen months ago, but Mr. Fillmore has
far failed to submit the Senate for confirmation.
II sleeps quietly the files Of the State Department,
whilst Russia and France intriguing for the posses
sion of these gems Of the Pacific. resolution
adopted by the Senate calling for information on this
subject. Mr. Fillmore refused transmit the nforma-
ton desired because his estimation such information
"would be incompatible with the public interest awe
sincerely hope that Mr.. Fillmore may change his
opinions, and submit this treaty for the advice Of
the Senate, the Constitution requires. Now is
the golden moment. We can, without difficulty,
obtain this valuable acquisition, which, twenty years
hence, may millions Of money Il may even be
too late when Mr. Pierce and the progressive Demo-
cracy the reigns Of government. We want
the territory The Wings may fhave the honor of ac-
acquiring tan honor which the party has yet
enjoyed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
The late Whig Party.


Every day have evidences of the truth of the pre-
dcon OF the dying Wing statesman. who said: latter
the second Of November, the Wing party will only be
known in history"
dead party looking around them for principles and a
name Tor party, which is to spring up from the
ashes OF the old one.
Horace Greeley, giving up all hope of ever ralIyng
his friends ag ain under the name OF Wing says:
"Gen. Scott is Overwhelmingly defeated, and the
Wing party not merely dscom6tted but annihilated
We have prophetic ken. and make no pretensions to
reading the future; but we do not how the Wing
party as such can ever be rallied again."
The Baltimore Clipper, edited by an old and ardent
Wing, utters the following:
1--WE consider the Wing party, as such, dead and bu.
ried II never be successfully revived under its
present title; and it would be folly attempt
ganizaton."
leaders, and boisterous demagogues have brought tho
party to this state, and adds
"For tho sake Of the country them hope that there
will be effort made resuscitate the defsact Wing
party The people have decided in favor their
nents-and in that decision have given also signal re.
buke abolitionism. The Abolition influence which
nominated Gen Scott. ruined both him and the Wing
party-and yet he probably lite tinctured with
abolitionism his opponent; bat the dread that he
might be controlled by aboitonsts settled his fate"
How gratifying il must be TO every true hearted Dem
ocrat rejecting upon this thing to look back and see
how the Democracy, in sunshine and storm-u defeat
and in the hour of vctory-cherished their good name,
and cung to their principles, as The shpwrecked
liner cngs to the last plank when the storm and the
tempest about him. la fact, the Democratic party
is the only body OF in this country who ever had
principles to contend for the opponents Of Democracy
are men Of expedisnts. who have changed their
and doctrines, and will continue 10 change them the
chameleon changes Its hues.
Another Webb, now, has opportunity to immortal
himself by standing godfather for the party.
Who aspires TO the honorf-Pennsylranian
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Marion County Agricultural socity.

The Marion County Agricultural Society met on
Saturday, and elected the following officers for the en-
suing year. Powell Rowland President, E. NJ Sinner,
Vice President James Johnson Treasurer, Royal May
hew Secretary The following Directors were also elect
ed. Center township, c. Fletcher Jr; Lawrence, Sam
uel Corey; Washington, Hiram Bacon; Pike, Isaiah
Horniday Wayne, Fielding Beeer; Warren, Henry
Brady; Perry, s. D. Baker, Franklin Jacob smock and
Decatur, James Mars.
CALVIN Fletcher elected Delegate to the State
Board.
The finances Of the Society in good condition and
afford prospect for a Fair the coming year. We
certain there about s270 in the hands of the County
Treasurer subject to the order Of the Society.
The Society also voted silver cup to r. Mayhem,
Esq. for his services Secretary of the Society.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

Owe are informed that the following exhileratlng
and important incident occurred Friday morning the
Indianapolis and BeIefontaine and Greeneve and Mi.
ami Railroads The construction poney engine Of the
Besontans road the end of the track about
three miles this side of the State ne and blew her
whistle, which Immediately answered by the wits.
tie of the Greenevlle construction locomotive the end
Of their track about the distance the other side
of the line As neither party knew the precise where.
abouts of the other the incident eaused the
hands to rend the air with their shouts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Wisconsin Official.
Mr.. Webster's Habits.

Dr. Jefries the medical attendant upon Mr.. Webster
his last Illness the report which has been
circulating to the effect that Mr. W. under the in
iuence Of Intoxicating liquor the occasion Of his
public address in Faneuil Hail in May last and adds:
=. also assured that he always practiced the
greatest sefdenal whenever especially called upon for
the exertion of his intellectual powers. The mis- hty
productions Of his pen exhibit the cearness Of his INTEL
lect much the proioundness of his thought The
most rigid casuist may be deed point line in
his volumnous works which indicates the weakness of
the nebrate"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Newspaper Postage Rates.

Under postage law, now in operation me I"d'ana
o Siu.D.ux and WxEKLY-goes through the mails al The
following low rates postage he paid quanery or yearly
s,Hsr at the Office mailing or delivery, IN ADVANCE
Daily at quarter Of copy in the State OF Indiana or
nnseea and per quarter cents per
year and at copy any Of the Union Of In
diana, or hirty-ni cents per quarter
Weekly county Marion free; ouisde Of Marion eoun-
w. indiana and fourth cents per quarter
thirteen per year. and and half cents per quarter or
twenty six cents per num all other parts Of the United Sta Is
and Territories.
TaasH are charged enc centto any part oil 'ne o"o
States where prepaid and when not pre- paid
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
The Cherokee Nation.

The message OF their Chief John Ross, to the Coun-
Gil which recently convened would do honor any OF
the Executives Of the States. He ccpgratulates the
Council upon the general harmony and unusual prosper
ity OF the Cherokee Nation recommends provision for
the payment Of the public debt appropriations public
schools the founding Of national library; encourage
agricultural Instructions liberal salaries to the
Judges in order enlightened and in6epen
dent judiciary and finally, audicIous development Of
the Of the country, and wise improvement OF
the manifold social intellectual and political privileges
KEGS have made wonderful progress the pursuits and
knowledge Of civilized life.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Pitfshurgh Post Office.

We it stated that l. Harper, Esq, editor of the
Pittsburgh Post, will be applicant for the Post Office
at the Iron city. We hope he may be appointed. In
dispensing the patronage that General Pierce
may remember the hard working Democracy. Hereto
fore has often the that the parlour poll
tcians who like the lilies OF the field neither work nor
spin, when the battle is won have been permitted to
array themselves in all the power and glory of Solomon
himself To that mode OF dispensing public patronage
stand opposed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

The Richmond Despatch says the following is an ex
trac, Of letter written by gentleman in Concord, New
Hampshire. ss
"The new Eagle tavern was opened yesterday. A
splendid dinner given about sixty invited guests
among whom was Gen. Pierce. The General will
board at at the Eagle during the winter You will prob
ably see various newspaper Of his intention
spend the winter in Portsmouth, N. H., in Virginia &c.
They are ell untrue have it from his own mouth that
he will reside here this winter"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

Another Territory in Process of Formation.
The St. Louis Evening News understand. that ef
fort will be made at the coming session of Congress-
gaRize territory by the Of Kansas Of
our western possessions with boundaries follows: 1t
will extend North the Great Platte South the Ar
kansas, and West to the main ridge OF the Rocky
Mountains. The News further states that this will be
of the preliminary steps toward the truction Of
grand line OF telegraph and railroad to the Pacific.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

" The Journal complains that she has been hid
and The sky overcast with gloomy clouds" since
the Presidential election, and ntimaes that the great
Wing disaster that day is the of it. 1t may be
So II is well known that the prince If the powers Of
the air" is only Wing. but, according Dr. John
son, the very first of all Wings, and he may have been
weeping with the rest Of the party the
downfall Of Their schemes, and the triumph OF
priuciples
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

UrDr. JONATHAN CowDERY, the senior sar. con in
the United States Navy died at his residence in Nor
folk Virginia. the 10th inst. He sc years old
aud had been in the navy since January lsO0-neary
flty- three years
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

The Fayetteville North Caronian tina, in the
House Of Commons Of North Carolina, the 10th ut.,
Mr. Webb, Of Rutherford, offered resolution instruct
ing the committee Finance inquire into the most
eligible plan for gradually removing free negroes from
the State, and that the resolution adopted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

rrThe last Rockville Wing, in a spirit Of bitter par.
tizanism, comments severely, upon speech Of Gov.
Wright, recently delivered in that place: at Demo
cratic Notification meeting. These malignant structures,
however we don't think will entirely demolish the Gov.
ernor He holds 100 high place in the affections Of the
people Of Parke county and of the State OF Indiana 10
be in the least affected by such partisan missiles
Tsrrs Haufe Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

O-The Electors for this State will meet in Indian
apols the first Monday in December next according
to the requirements Of law and vote by separate bal
lots for President and Vice President The will
be sent by special messenger to Washington City
be delivered to the President of the Senate. On the
second Wednesday in February next these will
be opened and compared in the presence o. both Houses
Of Congress, and the result officially announced.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Another Route to the Pacific.

Colonel Ramsey has been recently exploring the route
included in the grant made him by the Mexican Gov
srnment navig the river Of Lacatula Mescaa,
from the sea the boundary line OF the State Of Paeba,
distance of four hundred and fifty miles-the latter
point being only about three hundred and fifty miles
from Acapulco on the Pacific By this route the dis
lance from New Orleans TO San Francisco will be per-
formed in twelve days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

LETTER FROM GENERAL PIERcE.-The following -
said to be the reply Of General Pierce committee of
Democrats Of Philadelphia appointed TO invite him to
visit that city,
CoNcoRD, N. H., November Is, 1852
GENTLEMEN In reply TO our kind letter Of the 18th
inst. would state that do not expect leave New
Enean for the South before the first Of February Ac
cep my thanks gentlemen and believe me, very truly
yours. FRANK. PIERCE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

The New York Evening Post that this gen.
teman left that city Saturday in the Arctic, and
that he proposes spend the Ave six months
the "Old World" He will first visit Spain snd Portu.
gal where he expects TO spend sufficient time to enable
him to visit the prominent points Of interest in both
those countries II is also his intention visit Greece
Egypt and the Holy Land during his abseace and to
return to the United States time In the month Of
April or May next. He is to continue his intercourse
with the readers Of the Post BY letter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Canal Trustee.

On the approaching Legislature will devolve the duty
Of elscting Trustee the part Of the State for the
Wabaeh and Erie Canal. The candidates are W. R.
Nofsingsr, the present incumbent, and Maj Austin NJ
Puest, Of Parks county; B. r. Edmonston, Of Dubois
10. Ristins Of Fountain; and Isaac d. G. Nelson Of
Allan
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

BILLY BowLEes IN New YoRK.-New York rather
took Billy back. He says:
al saw plenty Of squaws. They all luoked very
pretty bat they all looked alike went TO New York.
MY God! what big place! So any people and wagons.
ANY children, Biyi" asked 1 "My God don't talk
there is nothing but children like Washington you
have plenty Of walk; in New York the road is
full el people just like grass The Great Fathe' and
everybody give me presents, but could not bring hal"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

IrHon. Walter Forward, Of Pittsburgh Pa. died on
the 24th inst He had been member of Congress- Seere
tary Of the Treasury under Mr. Tyler and represented
our Government at Copenhagen, under Gen. Taylor.
At the time of his death he Judge Of the Penn
SILVA mia Courts
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

1.-THE William Dennis Of Indiana, who was
killed by the explosion Of the Buckeye Belle, Ma
rietta few days ago, could not Of course, have been
the editor of the Indiana Farmer. That gentlemans
name is William I. Dennis.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Special election in yirviuia.

The election held in the Thirteenth Congress sional
District Of Virginia 10 supply the Vacancy in Congress
caused by the death OF Mr. Thompson, has resulted in
the choice Of Mr. Clemens Democrat, by majority Of
627 over Wiley. Wing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

Hon. John Sergeant, eminent lawyer and states
man Of Philadelphia, died at his residence on the 23d
inst. He had been member Of Congress and candi-
date for Vice President with Henry Clay in 1882. He
was 70 years OF age.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

E-The London Times, of the 9th instant, devotes a
column a notice OF Mr.. Websters death. It says:
she was beyond all doubt accomplished scholar, an
acute lawyer, experienced diplomatst, and great
statesman. In this last capacity his proceedings
occasionally opposed to ideas of such character,
but it be rendered that statesmen adjusted to
States, and Minister who can secure the permanent
appreciation of his countrymen with fair a
nown abroad enjoyed by Daniel Webster has
achieved much glory even the politicians are
likely to obtainu
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Sandwich Islands.

A letter from American in Lima, dated October
25, and published in the New York Journal of Com.
merce, says:
am again becoming alarmed for the fate Of the Sand
wch Islands The French question has been Set
tied, but has remained dormant for two years. They
have now strong squadron coming sut in which are
two sixtygun ships, destined, undoubtedly, TO act
against the Islands witch have protection but such
may be granted by the United States and England
This should be seriously considered by government.
Those Islands in possession of maritime nation would
give it the control of California and Oregon as much,
more, than the possession of Cuba controls the
merce of the Gulf OF Mexico. The Sandwich Islands
can furnish more good sailors a squadron than
Cuba; besides it is easy to afford efficient
protection Oregon and California the States on
the Gulf Of Mexico trust the importance of prevent
ing the Sandwich Islands from falling into the possession
Of any European power is sufficiently appreciated by
our government
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Indiana Central Railroad.

This Company has already commencedplaying the
iron the track of this road at this city and Cam
bridge city, and will prosecute the work with wgor
until it is completed When Finished this will be Of
the best paying roads in the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

I-The Wings have majority Of from five to eight
in the Massachusetts Legislature, mus insurng the
election of Mr. Clifford, the Wing candidate for Gov
ernor 1t is said that a majority Of the House OPP
posed to the ''Msne Law"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 1, 1889.
Madison and Hancock senator

ANDREW JACKSON was elected Senstor from the
counties Of Madison and Hancock Saturday last His
majority in Madison 10, and in Hancock al out
l50
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02
Hf. snsae,,v shortened.

young man named Graham smothered to death
last week by being covered with several hundred bushels
of shorts, which fell in upon him in mill at Richmond,
Virginia