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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

UWiiam ]. Brown, the candidate for Elector in
the Sixth District, will address his fellow citizens at
Franklin, on Saturday next.
Also, at Palestine, in Hancock county, Friday the
18th of August, at O'Clock, and at Greenfield on
Saturday the 14th, same hour. Dr. A. Gall will ad-
dress the Palestine meeting in German
Gov. Wright and Nicholas McCarty, candidates for
Governor will address their fellow citizens Franklin
in johnson county, on Saturday the 7th inst, at ten
o'clock. Pleasant View, in Shelby county, Monday,
the 10th inst, at ten O'Clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

U-The Journal says that the Wings Of the Madison
District trying to induce Joseph G. Marshall to be
candidate for Congress, in opposition TO Mr. Durham
II he does we shall have some fun Milton Gregg will
publish long list showing that he absent at least
half the time during the last session Of the Legislature,
and that he drew pay for the whole time. This will
make muss. We shall not interfere.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

70 The Indiana Journal attempts compare the ex.
penses of the session Of 1S41 and AZ with the expenses
of the last session. and in doing calls the former
Wing Legislature. Now Mr.. DefIees knows very well
that on joint ballot in the Indiana Legislature of 1S4l
and AZ, there was tie The Wings had six majority
in the Senate, and the Democrats six majority in the
House. The Senate elected Wing officers, and the
House Democrats. The responsibility of the expendi.
lures were equally divided. The session of 1S41 was
short and unimportant one 1t sat eight weeks The
last session sat six months, and did business than
any ten previous sessions.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

OPerhaps some Of the organs Of Gen. Pierce can
inform whether he has changed any Of his opn-
ions We learn that he opposed the election Of Gen.
Jackson, and afterwards supported him. He opposed
all appropriations for rivers and habors by his votes in
Congress; and we confess we should be glad Of some
assurance he has renowned his on that SUBJ
jscf.-AIbGay Evsaing Journal
The first cast By Frank. Pierce, for Presi
dent was for Cen Jackson in 1928 In 1924 his father
was In favor Of Mr. Crawford, who then regarded
by many as the regular candidate Of the Republican
party having received the nomination Of the Republican
members OF Congress in cauous. Frank at that time
may have Parsken Of the feelings Of his father, but he
vas not old enough to vote.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Cheering News for Wings.

1t is teegraphed all the country that William C
Dawson, Senator in Congress- from Georgia, will vote
for Scott. Dawson has always been Wing, ultr a
Whig-was Wing delegate in the Baltimore Conven.
ton; yet is thought of sufficient Importance
to telegraph it all over the country that Senator Daw
son will vote for Scott. Why don't they telegraph that
Seward will vote for Scotti When southern Wing
refuses to bolt Scott it is thought item of news i'm.
portan enough to telegraph to every section of the
Union
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

GJ-S Some Of the Democratic papers intimate that i,
was cowardly in Gen. Scott not TO challenge Gen. Jack
son.-Prentiee.
Gen. Scott had fought dues before Gen. Jackson
challenged him. He refused to accept Gen Jackson's
challenge the ground of religious scrupes bat after
wards challenged Dewitt Clinton, when he knew Gin
ton had taken OATH Governor of New York. not to
fight duel 1t is these changes of opinion that Demo.
Gratis do not understand.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

CoSNEcTIcUT.-The New Haven Register, safe
prognosticator ofresults it is sound and able Demo
cratic journal, holds this language:
Connecticut is as for Pierce and King the day
comes The Democratic majority the Wings in
this State at the last election about 900 full
rots-and il the Wing cause has been strengthened 10
Connecticut by the nomination of General Scott have
got something to learn-that's all. Put down Connec-
ticut as SIR for Pierce and King"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1.-THE Journal Of Thursday last in its article in re-
atcn to the expenditures of the Legislature its
cent session, stated that
HORACE E. CARTER was employed on the Ist of
December, and discharged January 18th. He was only
entitled to 1924 but received $780, being $50 too much
This is mistake. Mr.. Carter was not discharged
the 25th of January He elected to the office he
now holds on Saturday, February 7th the editor of
the Journal will learn from examination of his files
and he resigned on the Monday following the 9th He
entitled to 1884 being four dollars more than he re.
ceed Instead, therefore, of receiving $50 than
he was entitled to, he received four dollars less Will
the Journal make the correction7
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
MISSOURI.

The election takes place to-day in Missouri for Gov.
ernor members of Congress, and other important Off.
ces Our unhappy divisions in that State have for
era years past, given the enemy the vantage ground
But as the same state of things existed in ls4 and she
yet gave Cass large majority the Presidential elec-
ton, we, reasoning from analogy, danger of
different result this fall
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

r-In lS4S the neutral press Of the country was all
for Gen. Taylor The sporting, betting men put up
their money freely on sold lack" Now, the neutral
press and the betting men for Pierce The neutral
always for the harbor Of success that they
may thereby prove their great forecast and judgment in
predicting political events and the sporting put up
their money the winning candidate. Men Of that
class, who their thousands Taylor, try
ing without much success to get bets Pierce and
King
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

STATE AT LARGE,
John PETIT, of Tippecanoe County
JAMES H. LANE, of Dearborn County.
DISTRICT ELECTORS,
FiTsf-BENJ. r. EDMONSTON, Of Dubois County
SseOnd-JANES s. ATHON, Of Clark County
7rnird-JOHN A HENDRICKS, OF Jefferson County
1our1A-EBENEZER DUMONT, Of Dearborn Co.
FAk-WILLIAM Crosse, of Henry County.
Sirtk-WILLIAM j. BROWN, of Marion County
Seusnth-OLIVERP DAVIS Of Vermillion County.
Eightk-LORENZO G. DOUGHEkIf, oil Boone TO-
E;1tL-NORMAN EDDY, of St. Joseph County.
Teuth-REUBEN J. DAWSON, Of Dekalb County.
FIsusnfb-IAMES E. MCDOWELL. OF Grant County
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

u- Suppose then that all the Acts of Congress were
repealed this subject what would be the condition OF
the foreigner who lands upon shoresl We answer,
precisely the same every native born citizen Every
prohbatory barrier TO his citizenship removed and he
stands free to act to VOTE and TO hold Office any
one (except Congressman President )-he is citl.
otherwise in its fullest sense, Of the United States
And be who is endowed with common reason. and who
would try torture the language into avorng native
Americansm is unworthy Of any public position where he
may mslead the unwary; while he who does through
ignorance is simply disgrace to the intelligence of the
age."-Cambridgs RereLs.
The above extract is a learned legal opinion given
gratis commentary upon Gen. Seott's celebrated
Native American letter by an of the editors Of the
50 All the Intelligence" party. II is model opinion
totally eepsng Daniel Websters celebrated deliv
cred the English bondhoders, in consideration Of fee
of $1,000 the power of the general government to
assume the State debts. We presume the erudite
editor will shortly favor the world with treatise
upon the theory of our Government Constitutional Law
etc. Come do not disappoint public expectation. The
present and future generations will reward your invau-
able contributions TO legal lore In the energy
and rhetorical precision of style manifested in your
maiden effort, fancy the buildings Of genius
destined if properly developed and allowed free scope,
dazzle, bewilder electry, many admiring after.
conner. .es
The repeal Of all naturalization laws leaves the for
eigner upon the same footing with native born citzensp
Well that will do. Spell shaker" and will let you
out. Go your dictionary, defining who is citizen
to the decisions of the Supreme Court Of the U. Sto
your State consttutions-to the common law doctrine,
which in the absence of statutes prevails. 1t is
necessary to remind intelligent that it is
the well settled law of this country that without
stuonal or Statute Law, expressly permitting it, no
resident foreigner could vote, hold Office real
estate in this country and the editor of the Revelle
not get respectable lawyer in Indiana to express
contrary opinion Try another DODGE
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

pDr. James s. Shively is the Democratic candidate
for Senator in the District composed of the COUNTIES Of
Delaware, Grant. and Blackford This is first rate
nomination DIR. Shively is very popular man, and is,
in every respect worthy the confidence and support Of
the people Of the District. His election regard as
certain.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

AGAIN AHEAD THE TIMEs-At dinner Satur.
day. SLOAN treated his boarders delicious Melons
the very first lot in the market Green has been
upon the table every day for than week. and
erythng else seasonable. Boarders the Capital
House be distinguished in the by their
fortabe weIltodo appearance 1t is said that the land
lord is determined to make each of his boarders as pory
as HIMSELF and he continues his present Efforts
inclined to think he will succeed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

GrDr. Edison Olds has been nominated for Congress
in the Columbus District, Ohio better nomnoi'on
could not be made DIR. Olds is now chairman oil the
committee on Post Offices and Post Roads He isa
popular and influential member and able and efec-
tive Speaker
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1.-THE eloquent Tom Marshall, who stumped Ken.
lucky in 1874 for Polk in Is4s for Cass will stump
j. this year for Scott and Graham He is going in for
Harrison majority.-BrOOkrills american
Tom got drunk hard cider in 1910, and got
sober for two years. When he became sober and
temperance lecturer, he thought a sober and
became Democrat. He has returned to his cups
asd the poor inebriate is again walowng in the mire
Of Whiggery
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

OThe fion. James E. Belser, Of Alabama, until
very recently highly influential member Of the Demo.
cratic party has Withdrawn his from the Union
electoral ticket and declared himself strongly for Scott.
--Madison Banner
James z Esser was one Of the influential Taylor
Wings 10 is4s. Can't you give Us some more recent
converts.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

UGov. Wright, IN his speech at the Court House,
remarked that we had charged him, last winter, with
being in favor OF the MaiAe Temperance law.-Indtaha
Journal
Gov. Wright never made such remark. What he
said was, that correspondent in the Journal hsd
charged him with being opposed to the Temperance
movements.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Fair Exchange.

Two men of about the same character, have lately
changed sides in politics in this State. Thos ID. Wal
POLE Of Hancock. has left the Wing party and Joined
the Democrats As fair Offset, Dan. Kelso, of Swift
erland county has left the Democrats and joined the
Wings.
But it does not end here. We the cards of three
good substantial citizens, neighbors of Walpoe,
in Hancock county, who declare they can no longer
vote with the Democrats, and consequently go for Scott.
They worth dozen Wapoles. Amsri-
can.
Kelso has not acted with the Democratic party for
years. He opposed the eection:of Robinson for Con.
gress at the last election and is fixing himself to run
independent candidate this year Two Of the
cutters in Hancock county voted for Gen. Taylor 1913.
Mr.. swope who is respectable man. disk0s Walpole,
but will vote for Pierce and King As to Bill Fraklin,
if Clarkson calls him, Substantial Citizen" he has
changed his mind on Temperance. That's all.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Demoeratlc conventions.

The Marion county Democratic Convention will be
held on next Saturday, 9TH inst.
The Congressional Convention for this Congressional
District, will be held in this city Saturday, August
21st.
A candidate for Circuit Judge will be dominated at
the meeting Of the Congressional convention.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
COyerlets.

We call attention the advertisement of Samuel Per-
rott, who has commenced in indianapolis, the business
of weaving. His coverlets took the premium at the
last Ohio State Fair He execute that kind Of work
equal to any one in the Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1.-THE Albany IN. Y.,) Evening Journal charges
that Gen. Pierce voted against the bill to extend the
franking privilege to the widow of Gen. Harrison.
This is false. The bill passed by unanimous consent.
See Journal of Senate, page 235.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

uPutnam Banner is the title Of a well printed Wing
paper just commenced at Greencasls, Ind, by A. G
Patrick.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

The Democratic Convention for the Senatorial District
composed Of the counties of Green and Owen nomina.
ted Andrew Humphreys This is good nomination.
Success to you, Andy,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

smS ROCKVILLE, July rs, 1852. {.
The prospects, both for the State and National cleo.
tion brighter There is perfect unanimi,y
among the entire Democratic party have yet 10 he ar
Of the first Democrat who is not zealousy Tor Pierce and
King. 44n
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

C-Hon. Norman Eddy has been nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District
He had no regular opposition. DR.. Eddy is a strong
man, and will be elected. 81 81
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
CrNrREyrLIr. july 30. 1870

f CEsTREvILIE, July 30, 1852
We had fine meeting here last Saturday, at which
t. d. Waipole was present and addressed them and
better pleased and delighted audience, III venture the
assertion, yon nerer saw, any where. Mr. Crosse vas
also present. and delighted the audience with an address
in his happiest style.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
First Disfrict.

Princeton, the nrst Congressional District, on We'd
nesdsy last, nominated COL Smith Miller for Congress
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1Tbe enthusiasm for Scott is the increase all over
the country. We scarcely pick up paper that does
not give accounts Of men who have never voted the
Wing ticket, going for Scott.-Terra Hauts Courier.
FThere is the difficulty, Judge. The enthusiasm is all
on paper
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

U- Gen. John L. spann is the candidate for the Sen
ate In the counties of Bartholomew and Jennings.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

% benjamin Wittenmeyer, is the Democratic nomi-
| nee for Representative in yermillion county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

U-1t is reported that Hon. IT, Crittsnden will
probably be offered the vacancy the Sopreme Bench
Occasioned BY the death Of Judge Mckinley.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

6PhlosoPher Greedy Of the New York Tribune, is a
cunning fellow Seeing that defeat is certain, he is
endeavorng to make in the way Of money the most he
oan out Of the He has prepared all Of
trashy publications with nice pictures and 6ne "yaer
kirers" Under the editorial is list of their publca-
tons, as follows. "The Wing Almanac = Campaign
life Of Gen Scott "sScenes in the Life of Gen. Scott y
''Liie Of Scott in German ''why Wing, by H.
Greedy" The Wings are invoked to walk up and buy.
One million Of COPIES says Greedy, ought be in circu.
laton by the end Of July EVERY voter should be sup
Piled" and the money paid to Horace Greedy. He will
make nice thing out Of IT,. $3.50
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

D-some of the Wing papers, out of this State, are,
according to their statements constantly receiving
the most positive assurances from reliable sources that
Indiana will 60 for Scott, and few of the
Wings here pretend believe that Scott will carry the
State gentleman has authorized say that he
has four hundred dollars which he wishes to bet with
any respectable who is responsible, as follows
one hundred dollars that this township will vote for
Pierce and King at the November elections one hundred
that they will carry the county hundred that they
will carry the State; and hundred that they will be
elected.
In lS4S Taylors majority in this township l4O,
and 50 in the county Casss majority in the State was
4,s3S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Lawrence County.

DR.. Ben. Newland for Senator, and d. 8. Lewis for
Representative, the Democratic nominees In Law
renee county.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Camnainn sentinel.

The Weekly State Sentinel will be furnished from now
I'M after the Presidential election at the following rates:
S;x comic. 81 90
t., c65nies 300
TrvenrT comics for 500
Tbirt Ave COPIES for ,...........8 8, 90
Fifv conies for 49,. 10 90
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1-syyanus Manville is the Democratic candidate for
Representative In Brown county
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

DTCol. John MeCrea. Of Lawrence county, has been
appointed special postoee agent for the States OF In
diana and IIIinois.-Madison Banner.
What has become of Matthews7 Has he been removed
aqain7
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
Tennessee is am right.

Says the Journal because Col. William T. Haskell,
has accepted the nomination Of elector, and will vote
for Scott. Who is William T. Haskelll We will tell
You. He is elder brother Of the celebrated Fakr
of siva," commanded regiment Of Tennessee volun-
teers at the battle Of Cerro Gordo acting the sug
rasfinn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

dAmong the prominent Wing speakers at Lundy's
Lane, was John H Bradley of Indiana. John pledged
the State for Scott
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

1.-THE Journal says, about the policy of paying the
editor and proprietor of that paper twentythree hum
dred dollars for the Indiana Journal furnished to the
Legislature, it has nothing to say o no. Nothing
to say when the money went into his pocket. All
right But il is altogether different matter with the
extra clerks and says the consistent editor
oil the Journal. These sums went into the pockets Of
Democrats and hence the cry of extravaganza and
ruPton. II is good economy to pay John d. Defrees
thousands for the Indiana Journal filed every morning
with weak and filthy dishwater abuse of Democrats.
But 0! horrible! when few hundred Is paid to clerks
door-keepers, re-makers, and wood-choppers. These
the vulgar ocofoco herd who should be content
pay taxes and work hard for the benefit of Wing ed.
tors and Wing office holders
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

uwNo North, no South, no East, no West
under the Constitution; but a sacred mainte-
nance of the common bond and true devotion TO
the common brotherhood..-F Pierce.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
THAT he that fights and runs away,
NJ Hva 20 eoh. .nosh.r a.vu


He ran from the field and lost his cap. Returning
home with his laurels he concluded he 90 Con-
eress from the strong Wing district in West Tennessee
He announced himself candidate in opposition TO Kit
Williams, the regular Wing candidate. Kit finding
that Haskell would take votes enough from him to de-
feat both and elect Democrat therefore proposed
to draw straws. In this operation Kit cheated by
this elder member Of the g Fakir'' family; and Bill
Haskell drew the long straw. He elected to Con-
gresswent to Washington, where he spent most of his
time in gambling shops and drinking saloons. At the
adjournment of Congress, instead Of returning to his
home, his family and lis constituents, he remained in
Washington, drinking loafng, and acting the stool
pidgeon to gambling Hells. But it he has got
back to Tennessee and has gone to work for Scott and
Graham. The fatted calf is to be slain, and
raments prepared for the PrOdgal son, and he be
sent political mission to save Tennessee. He has
agreed to go; without scrip purse, and it is
nounced that all is rght-Tennessee is safe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
~ The Indiana Journal says /:

u he murine journal says
ave wonder that such a shameless demagogue car
venture to look honest men in the face We made nc
objection to the allowances made three
foreigners"
You made no objection! Then why, in the Journal
of Wednesday morning, under the head of ''ioastsfu
expenditures Of the peoples money BY the leaders Of thu
Democratic party did you among other items exhibit
the folowingl
James Sullivan, woodsawyer ............. $3.50 90
Michael Shea assistant door keeper 168 90
Mich ael Shea, same S4.0O
And in the paper of Thursday morning, under the
same impos NJ caption, you have the following addi-
tonal items:
Jacob Herman, assistant door-keeper .S501 90
John Harrington, assistant State Librarian. 1890
Patrick Kennedy, for saving wood. .......... 1850
Hugh Steven, for saving wood ............... $500
john Fabrey, for saving wood ............... $500
Ift not ''wasteful and extravagan expenditure
of the peoples money! pay this to these
citizens of foreign BIRTH why include the amount paid
them in the bs If the payments just and proper,
why arragn the whole Democratic party for you
are now constrained to admit correctl o no, Mr.
Delrees, this is afterhought The pill did not work
as you expected. Now you back square out and admit
that the accounts were just.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

FOR PRESIDENT,
FRANKLIN PIERCE, of New Hampshire.
FOR NONRESIDENT,
WILLIAM r. KING, of Alabama.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05
INDIANAPOLIS:

MoNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3, 1859.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-08-05

National Democratic Nominations.