Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-12-27
The State Sentinel and what is said Of
ita Edft0ra

radc these notices IN our columns. III so, VIC
must plead custom as our excuse. We are
not so vain as to imagine that we arc dcser-
wing of one half the pretty things that have
been said of us by our cotemporaries. llav-
ing been long connected with the press oil
Indiana, and on terms of professional intlma-
cy with our brethren of the stick and rule
they no doubt feel moro kindly disposed to-
wards us than were we entire strangers.
But, though we cannot hope to come up
to the high standard marked out for us by
our too-kind contemporaries, we may still pro-
mise that we shall always endeavor to merit
their favor and that of our patrons. If the
Democracy will lend us that aid which their
central paper ought to have to make it eff
cient, and which it is in their power to give
with but little effort on their part, we will use
our best cadeavors to make the Sentinel a
worthy exponent of their views and defender
of their principles.
ticed the fact that the Sentinel Office at indianapolis had
changed hands-that }. Il. Norman, ESQ, the Iaie editor
Of this paper, had become one of the proprielOrs, and
had tsken charge Of its editorial department. We see
10y Wednesdays paper that this transfer has been made
the occasion Tor great rejoicing among the Democracy at
the Capital. A 1 a supper given at the Palmer House on
tuesday night, among numerous other patriotic and
complimentary toasts offered, We lind the following:
"J5ha b. Norman, Esq-1he unhinehin ny champion
OF the uncOnquerable Democracy ef the 2d District, and
late editor OF that sterling Democratic paper, the New
Albany Ledger. He will, Rs editor Of the central organ
of the democracy of Indiana, wreath his brow with
fresh laurels, aud make q Journal as honorable 10 his
talents as II will be terrible 10 the Fusion party. Vol
unteer.'
We have no doubt that this toast will meet with a
hearty response from every rue Democrat Ia Indiana.
The arm and unninehing course OF Mr.. Norman bitAer
known beyond the limits OF the 2d District. IL il irue
that here VIC see The more immediate results of his Ia
bors la the Democratic cause. But the influence of his
pen in tho advocacy of the great and leading principles
Of Democracy has been felt and acknowledged through
out our Staie--Hls unc0nlproiaising energy in Oppos-
ing the onward march Of Know Nothingism In the last
congressional contest, not only contributed largely To
their defeat here, bnt carried dismay and destruction
among their ranks In many Of their ncighboring coun-
ellis.
Confident in the correctness of the principles Of the
party TO which he adheres, he has always devoted his
best energies To their support, believing that in their
triumph only. the best Interests II the people are sub
served. Possessing "A correct judgment, a deep aud
6 broad intelligence, with n RENAL kabie fund Of general
information, and emincntiy "A successful editorial oxpe.
riencc Of ten years, we think that Mr. Norman takes hi.
seat in the editorial chair of the central organ OF our
T State, under very favorable auspices, and we should be
greatly surprised II he does not more than meet the ex-
Peetations 81 the Democracy implied in the above toast
We know OF no time In the history Of the Democratic
party Of our State that more required among it's lead
o"t ophhg - IA ITtocuA- Inc
fusion Of all the popular errors OF the DAY will again
: have To be met by the Democratic party in the coming
contest, and OF COURSE II is OF vital interest to our cause
hat We have In our front ranks men OF acknowledged
aoility, and who will be faithful exponents of the gIo.
rious principles of emocrncy.--NeD Albany Ledger.
/ The Ssatiael.-Aner having been repeatedly sold oul
by Rurn"r, the Sentinel Is at last actually sold b, its pro-
prienrs. Messrs. Walker and Gotten give place Il
Messrs. John $. Spann aud John Il. Norman. The rc
firing editors bid the public farewell on Saturday. w
] send onr good wishes af,er them in their retirement
with sincere cordially. Our relations have been al
Ways kindly and urteous-sometim embittered il
: the heat OF a canvass, but never so far rs TO interrupt GU
intercourse or drive it into bitter ratings and persona
:. sltercations. vs. reciproeaie the kind feelings whiel
Mr.. Walker expresses for US in his valedictory, and wisl
. he may never encounter u political foo who shall hay,
s cause To like him less than We do. To Mr.. Cotton w,
s kindnesses In the way OF business, and many instance
Of good feeling--We wish him success. The Incomln,
U editor we trust will give US his aid in preserving In
, pleasant relations that have heretofore subsisted, thu
, proving that political foes need not be personal enc
IS mics and public seolds Mr.. Norman, who will tax
tho editorial department, Is well known Us the editor O
the New Albany Ledger, one OF the foremost papers i
the "old line" pary|a man or considerable expenene
In his business, and OF undOubled talents. He will, u
Il doubt, keep the Sentinel worthy the support Of hi
party.-fRd'anaPoEs Journal.
The SentiReL--We wrote an item in relation 10 III
n sale Of the Sentinel Office. which was mislaid yesterda
and Jailed TO appear; The office has been sold to Messr
formerly for many years editor and proprietor Of IN
New Albany Ledger, and Mr. Spann was connected vii
l. the Chapmans In the publication OF the Sentinel, an
~ with DIR. Ellis In the proprietorship of the Statesman
this city. The Office IL In good hands. Mr.. Spann is
: first rate business manager, and Mr.. Norman Is "A goo
IS writer and a willy politician, well posted and well verse
In the tactics Of party. The Democracy could not hav
ii their central organ in better hands. We hone the-
gentlemen will set out with the resolution 10 conda,
controversies with their political opponents in a respect
full and temperate manner. 1t is just rs easy to main
tain friendly personal relations among brethren of IN
press on the opposite sides of politics IA not; and W
desire to do at all times, il we have fair opponents
Indianapolis Republican.
Ckasged HaRds.-Messrs. Walker & Cotton retir
from the State Sentinel, and John s. Spann and John 4
IS Norman fake charge OF 1t, having purchased The one,
Mr.. Spann Is well known in the Slate, by his formC
y connection with the Sentinel, with the Aessrs. Chapman
n and also by his connection with DIR. Ellis in the publics
ton of the Statesman, and Mr.. Norman has been the ed
re tor and publisher OF the New Albany Ledger, one of III
leading democratic papers of the State, for a number
IS years. Both the retiring publishers, and the now one
., have our best wishes for success -LoeOmOfiue.
state SentiReI.-This central organ Of the Demoerac
Is OF Indiana, has been sold by Messrs. Walker q Cotton
4 70 : ?, Spann snd 1Shn u, NORMAN. N
>, apolis, and is a son of General Spann, n promineI
y member OF the last legislature. Mr.. Norman was ih
:. late editor OF the New Albany Ledger, and Is n writer
considerable ability. We congratulate both geniIemc
NJ upon their accession to the Sentinel, and we anticipate
pleasant anu agreeable ntercourse.-IMarioH Journal.
IFIn this numbe, Of the Guard will be found II
< prospectus Of the Indiana State Sentinel, under the COZ
troll OF Messrs. SpaDn IL Norman. We know the lait,
u well, and do not hesitate in saying that he will use h
best eSertions in markings good Democratic State pape
We cannot expect less from the former, as we do n,
j. think Mr.. ". would associate himself with a man In
was not sound on the "g0Ose.r The Prospectus speal
for tselG-Lerisgfsa National Guard.
HPMes rs. Walker & Cotton have sold the Indlal
apOlis Sentinel establishment TO Messrs. John s. Spar
= a John b. Norman. The latter gentleman, late OF II
New Albany Ledger, is the principal editor.
Nothing need be said Of the ability displayed In n
editorial department Of this %paper-for every ono wi
knows the editor, either pcrs nally or by reputation,
prepared to judge for Unsatisfactory Mems.
State SeafiHsI.-Mr. J. c. Walker rctires from Il
State Sentinel In a neat and appropriate address. Mr..
=, W. Cotton, the local editor, he's also retired. The Sci
tnel has been purchased by Messrs. John ;. spann ar
et John d. Norman, the former OF Indianapolis, and II
latter of the New Albany Ledger. We have no doul
IN these gentlemen will make the Sentinel a jealous Ol
Line paper, and we hope such a paper rs may win q
respect OF its opponents as well AS of its friends. "
-. wish them success pecukiarly, and shall begrudgc the
no political success they may win by fair and hard blow
-E0GaSviHs Journal.
TPThe State Sentinel has changed hands. Messr
Walker * Cotton have disposed OF the establishment
~ Mes rs. Spann IL Norman. The new propriclors ha,
4 had considerable experience rs publishers; and we ha,
"a no doubt that under their control the Sentinel will cor
tinuc, rs il has ever been, worthy OF the confidence nj,
II support Of the Democracy OF lndiana.-Dclphi Times.
" 1.-THE State Sentinel has been purchased by Mes.r
, Spann q Norman, under whose control it will be pul
d lished in the future. The Democracy Of Indiana m,
well congratulate itself that that organ has fallen in su,
: able hands.-Cisy Co. Citizen.
n HTJohn b. Norman, formerly OF the New Aibar
Ledger, a,d In our opinion, the best Old Line editor
the State, Is now '.guiding the helm" OF the State Sent
mel. To those who paironize that paper, in this yieinit
@ we give full assurance il will imprsve-in their tastes
in the hands OF Mr.. Norman.-CoRHcrsriHs TTwss.
Newspaper CAGRge.-The Indianapolis Sentinel h,
@ changed hands, Mr.. Walker having sold the q tablisl
mont tO MeSsrs- Spafin az Norman We learn that NJ
! Norman will be tho editor. lie has n good reputntio,
\ aud the ditorial columns Of the Sentinel fully sustain
We wish tho new firm the full fruition Of their hopes
} DayfsH Empire.
The State SeHtiReL-Thc Indiana State Sentinel Ia
changed hands. Mr.. Walker retircsfrom tho EditorshiI
: and j. succeeded by Mr.. Normnn, formerly of lhs Ne,
tfhasy Ledger. an able man, and n true Democrat
c We are glad for the health's sake OF Mr.. Walker OF nj
, change. and have entire confidence In his successor, :
l far rs the organship OF the paper Is concerned. Succe.
To you, gentlemcn--LoPorte Times.
IL T'The Indiana State Sentinel has been sold by Mr.
0 John G.. Walker 10 Messrs. Spann ~ Norman. John \
Norman, late editor Of the New Albany Ledger, is a Ia
ented writer and a well posted politician, and while "a
: part from Mr.. Walker with the greatest regret, Vet W
anticipate tina. the Sentinel will retain lis present hg
position among the Journals of the country = PiarsHae
COaraRf.
III Tlt has been announced that the editorial charge
o the Indiana Stale Sentinel has been assumed by Messr
j.. II. Norman q J. :. Spann. Both these gentleme
y are wsiknown to the public from their long eonneetio
q win the press, ami the Democracy have nothing To Tea
Z In regard 10 the efficiency or fidelity Of the Sentinel !
i an expounder Of their principles, under the control
ns new onductors-0OsPor ChrOnotype.
II 4 nLrnar Tho III. c.. II