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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
Significant.

There was large and enthusiastic mass
meeting of the National Democracy of New
YORK, ,.at the Metropolitan Theatre, on the
18th of June. Judge Beardsley presided,
and speeches were made by several distin-
guished orators The resolutions were Of the
soundest kind ON the issues before the eoun-
try. But Tone of them as indicating the per-
sonal views of the meeting is worthy of no.
tice:
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of the An
nexation of the Island of Cuba to the United
States at the earliest moment, consistent with
our national honor and treaty obligations as
demanded both by the political and COM
mercial interests of the country; and chat we
charge upon the secret and inerldicable hos
tility of Willium L. Marcy, the Secretary of
State of the United States, the utter failure of
all attempts directed to that end since the
present Administration came into power.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

INSTRUCTION OF SLAVES AT THE South.
A correspondent of the journal Of Commerce
writes as follows on this subject:
Many persons at the North, who have
gained their information from works of i'm
agination with regard to Slavery as it is at
the South, have been misled by exaggerated
statements, or else by facts upon the dark
side of the system, while facts of different
complexion are withheld We feel quite
sure that there are many persons in this sec
ton Of the country who are ready to re-ex-
anime the whole subject, and to do justice to
our Southern brethren. The subject is refer
red to in the Narrative of the State of Re-
lgion presented to the General Assembly
that lately met at Nashville. This Narrative
is founded upon the statements of ,esideilt
ministers, who represented all the slave
States. and who knew whereof they spoke
Individual exceptions do not alter the truth
of the following extract from the Narrative -
ain few, if any, of our Southern States, are
laws enforced fortidding that slaves be
taught to read. Usually, as far as among
anv other class, Sabbath-schools ara sustain
ed for their instruction. la cities and larger
towns, the slaves have, and they prefer tc
have. their own churches In rural district:
and villages. our pastors devote a part oI
every Sabbath to their special instruction
while on extended plantations, every facility
is offered for the preaching of the gospel, anC
other methods Of religious teachings
"And we believe ourselves to be speakin,
the language of sober truth, when we say
there are in our Southern churches thousand
of slave-owners, whose desire and effort is +
prepare those whom an inscrutable Providenc
has cast upon their care, for state of libert
and self-control they cannot yet enjoy-an
whose fervent prayer is, that God woul
hasten the day of safe and salutary freedom
to men of every cline"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

THE LIQUOR LAW IN BosToN.- In the
Municiple Court, this morning, the jury on
the case of Joseph Drew returned verdict
of NOT GUILTY, and defendant was discharged.
This was the last appeal given to the jury,
serving on the June panel, and the verdict
was such as every one confidently expected
from jury composed of men who have been
pronounced by the Court, the most intelligent
and high minded that have served for peri
cd of five years. Chief Justice Mellen, in
dismissing this the second jury, returned his
thanks to the foreman, c. B. Moulton, Esq,
for his attention and application to the duties
assigned him; and he also complimented the
members of the jury for the good judgment,
intelligence and uniform agreement in the
great variety of cases which have been SUBJ
mitted to them. This voluntary appreciation
of the jury by the Chief justice leaves tenn
perlnce fanatics but little chances for cOnsola-
tion-they cannot say that their foes, the IL
quor sellers, have not been tried by men OF
character, intelligence and probity. One OF
the best juries ever drawn for the Municipal
Court, in the opinion of its learned Chief JUS
tice, has acquitted every liquor seller who has
been tried by them. What have the sup
porters of the new law to hope for now?-
Boston Times 29h.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

Loss OF THE LExINGToN.-A telegrsphic
desnatch informs us Of the loss Of this steam
er. near Cannelton, on Saturday. We learn
from a gentleman who was on board OF her,
and who arrived here yesterday, Mr.. VIM.
Harkins that the boat blew up Just before
daylight while the passengers generally were
asleep Mr.. Harkins himself was blown some
distance into the river, and saved himself by
cIinging to portions Of the wreck He occu-
MED the same state-room with Mr.. Wiley
Johnson. Of this city, Of whose safety great
fears are entertained by his friends. Mr.
Harkins, seriously hurt, was brought imme-
diately away by steamer coming up
knows nothing Of Mr.. johnson, or indeed o
the extent of the loss of iise. We sincerely
hope that Mr.. johnson may return alive ant
well. Madison Banner. rr
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
The Fourth at Columbus.

The Democracy of Bartholomew and ad-
joining counties had an old fashioned jubilee
at Columbus, on the 4th. The assemblage
ofcitizens was One-of the largest ever con-
vened in the town, and the enthusiasm and
cheer manifested indicated thorough enlist
ment of the feelings of the Democracy in the
good old cause of Equal Rights and the
largest liberty both of conscience and speech
The assemblsge was addressed by Lieut..
Gov. WILLARD, Hon. John L. ROBINSON,
HoN. I. A. HENDRICKS, and MARTIN NJ. RAY,
Esq.
Gov. WILLIARD's address Is spoken of by
those who heard him as mastery effort,
abounding with eloquence, argument and
patriotism, convincing to those who would
listen and yield to sound logic, of the correct
ness of Democratic principles and the tyrany
and Anti-As;aericanism of those measuses
which the opponents Of the Democratic party
are trying to foist upon the country.
The speech of Hon. j. L. ROBINSON, was
received by the crowd with continued rounds
of applause. 1t was an effort worthy of the
occasion and the speakers fame as an orator;
and its plain truths, forcibly uttered, were
received into good ground, and will bring
forth their fruits in due season.
The speech of Hon. t. A. HENDRICKS was a
most happy effort, and was received with en-
thusiastic cheers by the assemblage Mr..
HIS reception demonstrated the place which
he holds in the esteem of the people; am
his honesty of purpose and uprightness OF
action, as a member of the last Congress. has
made for him high reputation with the De
mocracy of Indiana
MARTIN M. RAY, Esq, with his usual elo-
quence, delighted the masses with one of hi:
best efforts. Mr.. R. is a speaker of no ordi.
dinary talent. A sound logician, well posted
in reference to the political history of the
State and Nation, and opposed to fanaticism
and bigotry of every description-his speech
was well suited to the occasion, and was re-
ceived with great favor.
Our Democratic friends in old Barthelo-
NEW are wide awake and have their armol
on, ready for the contest in October next
Dark Lanternism will have but poor show
among the honest yeomanry of the country
The watch-fres are burning brightly, and the
fanatical enemies of Republican Institutions
will have to succomb to the purer principles
! of Democracy
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
The Liquor Law in Whitley

he f'tOlteef SAYS.
allows THE MAINE LAw?''-Such is a
question propounded to us by the editor of
the Ft. Wayne Times, Gn pencil marks) and
we must admit that we are at something of
a loss to know what he is driving at" II,
however, he desires to know how it is Oper-
ating in this place, we answer with good re-
suits But one drunken person has been seen
in our village since the 18th. One or two of
the leaders in the Temperance move last fall
secured the services of an officer and made a
,oondertal effort to bring him before the prop
er officer, but after following him to the cor
porate limits of our town, by some mysterious
circumstance, they lost sight and gave up the
chase
Our citizens generally, have expressed a
willing aquescence to the law, and are deter
mined that if any of its provisions are violated
that it shall be inforced. Democrats say en-
force it to the letter, while those who were SO
anxious for prohibitary law, counsel a liber-
al construction Those who were previously
engaged in the sale Of the "critter," have, like
honorable men, wound up the business, and
turned their attention to that which promises
to yield a better reward
By the way, Bro. ID. how is Know Moth
ingism in Virginia, especially in Page county
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
The Locomotive.

The author of the communication in the
Locomotive of Saturday, upon the subject Of
the Governors salary, is very anxious TO con-
meet the Governor with the authorship Of the
article which appeared in our columns. the
article was written by ourselves, and our in
formation was derived from the public officers.
We do not seek shelter, like some of our
neighbors, behind anonymous signatures.
The books Of the Auditor AMI Treasurer.
which are open to the inspection Of every
citizen will show to whom the contingent fund
and other appropriations, such as the Govern
or's house, are paid. Yet" Daylig at" insinu-
ates that they are received by the Governor.
Such conduct is unworthy the respect Of any
community. Ii is evident from the style and
statements of the writer, that he has no re-
gard to truth, and tSat he is actuated by ma
licious motives Of personal character
Governor WRIGHT is too well known and
too leservedly respected for such things to
harm him. He may have themies. but q
man who has responsible duties to discharge
and is faithful and firm always viii have
In the language of another:
A man who has no enemies is seldom good
for anything. He is made Of that kind OF
material which is so easily worked that every
one tries a hand at it. A Asterling character
one who speaks for himself, and speaks what
he thimks-is always sure to have enemies
They are as necessary to him as fresh All
They keep him alive and active. A cele
brated person who was surrounded by enc
mics used to say: They are sparks which
lif YOU do not blow them, 60 out OF them
: selves" Let this be your feeling. while en-
deavoring to live down the scandal OF thos'
who are bitter against you. II you stop q
dispute, Won do but as they desire, and oPeI
the way for more abuse. Let the poor Tel
lows talk.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

CHARACTER OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGEN-
GER AS GIVEN BY THE UNIoN.--But to come
to the more practical issue presented by the
htelligencer. That journal, either from a
just aversion to controversy, from dislike of
strong and offensive language, or from some
other cause, has fallen into the habit of so
family and vaguely intimating its opinions,
that oftentimes none but the most attentive
readers will discern its true intent and pur-
pose. And even when discovered, the Ian
guage employed is so delicate as to odisarm re-
sentiment and give to reply the appearance
of an unauthorized attack.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
Weekly State Sentinel.
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY G, 1855.
TIL e Journal.

The Journal calls US the Southern organ,
and ekpatiates on what it is pleased to regard
as ON devotion to Slavery. Onr devotion is
to the Constitution Of the United States, and
an honest fulfllment in letter and spirit OF
its guarantees. 1t does us the justice to say
that We are outspoken; lut it does not inform
its readers what its own action will be if the
Convention on the 18th ult., should merely
propefe as platform the restoration of the
Missouri Compromise. Would such ptiful
recftaney to Free Soil principles be endorsed
by' ne JoHvnal? Judging from the COM
M on. Nc. Julian's recent speech, our
- 0er shows a disposition to mask its
strong Free Soil tendencies under The guise
OF moderation. Mr. Julian and his friends are
consistent reasoners; they are not afraid OF
their own logic; and we must be pardoned
for saying they take the only honest position
which any Free Soil paper can take, viz
incorporating opposition 10 the admis-
sion of any more new States with Slavery
This is an open manly issue, but to be slKulk-
ing behind the Missouri Compromise is un-
worthy of men.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

COPPER FEVER IN VIRGINIA is no
apparent diminution of the excitement upon
the subject of copper mines in Floyd county,
Virginia. A tract of land heretofore valued
at $4,000, belonging TO the heirs OF MAJOR
SAMUEL SAUNDERS, deceased, was sold re-
Gently for the round sum Of S25,ooo to a
company composed of Tennesseans aud Iir-
gnians The supposed existence OF valu-
able vein of copper upon the land, caused
this extraordinary advance.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

MICHIGAN SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN IN
DIANA RAnRoAD.-The Company have de-
clared a cash dividend of 3 per cent. out OF the
earnings of the last six months payable 10th
July next, leaving a surplus of some pei
cent The books will be closed on the 3Oth
inst, and open on the 10th July The semi
annual interest on the construction stock oi
the Company will be paid on the I'd July
The books were closed on Friday and vii
open in the I'd July.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

A WOMAN BEATEN To DEATH-Thc New
York papers of Monday contain horrible sto-
", which, had it occurred in slave State
would have induced ali hundred lachrylnose
articles from abolition journals on the deprav-
ity of the deed. AS it did not occur in the
South we suppose it will excite little com,
ment The case was this: A woman named
Mary Jane M'Quade, who was living with a
brute named Jacob Mitchell, was found dead
last Sunday. From the evidence adduced
at the coroner's inquest it appers she had
been beaten to death A systematic course OF
beating and kicking was commenced about
three weeks ago, and one witness testlhed
that on Thursday last the beating continued
for fifty-five minutesl The deceased was
only twenty-four years ofage. If our aeoli-
ton friends who are groaning over the suner'
ings of the poor slave-in many instance.
imaginary-would devote little more OF
their philanthropy to relieving the sdfienngs
and reforming the abuses that exist at the the
North. such tales as the above might be less
frequent and there would be more good ac-
omplished in the end.-Pats5sugh Post
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

Mr. CARPENTER, of Covington made pow
erful speech at Ghent on last Monday after
noon. He left not vestige of the oath
order. Some Of Sans dupes were there
awhile, but sneaked awav, as much ashamed
of themselves before the speaking was over
as if they had robbed an old blind nigger OF
two cents, and been caught in the act and ex-
posed.-Vevay Neses, June 21.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

GTOn Sunday afternoon the attention OF
passers by was called by most offensive ef-
fiuvium, to one of the houses on Vine, be-
tween First and Water streets, the door OF
which was forced open by Mr.. b. I. Hord,
who Proceeded to search the premises, and
in one Of the up stair back rooms, he found
decaying and blackened corpse, far adj
vanced in state of corruption. 1t was re-
cognized as the body of Carl Zuckriegell, a
German painter, TO whom the room had been
rented lie had evidently retired to rest, and
had fallen into the slumber that knows NO
waking" where he remained till discovered
No appearance of injury was found on hi
person by the coroner. We are told that h
was in company in his usual health till lat
on Friday evening last, and on taking leav,
of mis- friends, remarked that he had to MS
early next morning, to commence painting
sign over the Canal.-EUaEsville Eng.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

New YORK CANAL ToLLs.-The falling off
in the amount received for tolls on the New
York canals since the opening of navigation
this season, as compared with the receipts of
last year, amounts to S125,oe1.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

GrThe Know Nothings of Georgia have
nominated the Hon. Garret Andrews for Gov
ernor. He will be badly beaten by Herehel
V. johnson, the Democratic candidate.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12


OF We endorse the opinion, but not the
unfriendly tone of correspondent of the
Journal, who signs himself teacher. Our
German children should be taught to read
the Declaration of Independence an English.
Any thing which is exclusive, which draws
a line between native and adopted citizens,
should he discountenanced. The principles
of the Know Nothings tend to such exclusion,
and this is one of the strongest arguments
against them; but our foreign population are
not altogether guiltless in this matter. They
came here to be Americans, and they should
strive to be such in language, habits, and So
cial institutions. Amalgamation should be
the watchword Of all foreign-born lovers of
this free country
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12

6TWhy are the reinforcements before Sc
bastopol like a new born baby? Because
it is the long looked-for succour (sucker).-
Blackacood.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-07-12
CLAW County

We regret to state that there has been a
repetition of the outrages in Clay County, to
a limited extent. This might have been
prevented by the force which was on the
ground, but they had not the nerve to fire on
the disturbers, who broke away the embank-
ment in one place, and let out the water.
The damage was not very great, and similar
acts will not be renewed, as we are author
lied to state that the Governor will visit
Clay County in person, and make such ar
rangements as will permanently secure the
public property. He will organize com
pany of the most respectable citizens of the
vicinity. and furnish them with arms from
the State, and take such other steps as may
seem necessary after personal investigation.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-04-14
Corn nlills.
SCOTS
Little Giant Corn and Cob Mill,
I Patented Nay 1914, 1854.
HE attention of Planters, Fal

TNHE attention of Planters, Farmers,
this Mill the most important article of the kind now IN
only Teadapte for grinding Cob Meal for Stock
Grts the table and especially Bread Meal from corn
fully ripe or dry in the fall.
setting this Mil mechanic frame work Is wanted
only requiring to be fastened to floor or platform Easily
adjusted and used by any body even child.
The LITTLE GIANT has received the first premiums at
the late Agricultural Fairs of Missouri Kentucky Maryland
and other States; and that in the complimentary
manner well the most ready commentators from the
thousands Witnessing its performance,
These Mills guaranteed in the most positive manner
ami No warranted to grind bushels of feed per hour
with ofse and offered atthe low price OF $tO all COM
pee ready attaching the team-No. at $40 grnds ~
bushels per hour with horses.
Manufactured by Scott Burt St. Louis; Scott Kockbee
Baltimore; Scott Hedges, Cincinnati
From the Cincinnati Daily Times.l
"THE LITTLE GIANT'-By invitation called at the es-
tabsnent Of Scott Hedges yesterday, to witness the
operations of what inventor has denomnaed the Little
Giant Corn and Corn Cob MILL. If ever name was well APP
Piled it is in the present instance The mill weighs only
about three hundred pounds and with single horse at
tached to tenfoot shaft eats up corn and cob with
vengeance 1t is got on an improvement en- the oes
patent of this kind attained and s simple in Its
construction that it be putogeher and set in motion in
twenty minutes and afterwards be adjusted and used with
by anybody 1t will grind with ease from IL to IA
bushels per hour.
To the farmer this mill, simple in its construction oc
cupyng little space propelled by power always hand,
and fun he'd The exceeding low price Of $50 affords
of the greatest convenence that we have seen Wher-
they have been introduced they have ersa favor
Let every interested in agricultural pursuits call at Scott
Hedges No. Water street, examine and see it in opera
ton.
in operation which he will be pleased to exhibit.
ian27 BE. HOLDEN;
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The Glory Of Nature.
By FREDERICK rExSYsos.

BY FREDERICK TENNYsoN.
If only once the chorist of the morn . a...
Had scatterd from its wheels the twilight dun
But once the unimagnable sun
Flash'd godlike through perennial clouds foriorn,
And shown us Beauty for moment born; ,.s
II only once blind eyes had seen the spring
Waking amid the trumphs Of midmen;
But once had seen the summer boon
Pass by in state like full robbed king,
What time the enamour'd woodlands laugh and sing.
II only once deaf ears had heard the joy
OF the Wild bird, morning breezes blowing,
Or the deep vo ced rivers rolling by,
Thea Night eternal fallen from the sky;
Nonly once weird Time had rent asunder
The curtain by the clouds, and shown us Night
Climbing into the awful infinite
Those stars whose steps are worlds above and under
Glory on glory, wonder upon wonder
The Lightnings lit the Earthquake on its way;
The sovereign thunder spoken to the world; ss
The realm wide banners Of the wind unfurea; aQ4
Earth-prison'd fires broke loose into the day; ,t
Or the great seas awoke-then slept for ayel sl-=
All sure the heart Of Man too strongly tried 7.
BY godlike presences so vast and fair,
Whthering with dread, or sick with ve's despair,
Had wept forever, and to Heaven cried; el.- y
Or struck with lightnings Of de light had died
But, He, though heir Of Immortality, 1.ss ssl
With moral dust too feeble for the sight,
Draws through veh Gods overw helming light
Use arms the soul-anon there moveth by
A more majestic angel-and we die.