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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-04-26

WASHINGTON IRvING's HoME-In a Sc
queStered rural retreat some twenty-five miles
from the din of city life, half-hid among
thick foliage through which CLEANS the sill
very expanse of the Hudson, stands grotes-
que Hooking, antique edifice-half- Dutch,
half Elizabethan in style, and so snugly nes-
tied amid shrubbery and evergreen, as to
elude the ken of the casual passel-by. 1t is
an enchanting little nook, charmingly diver
Silied with upland, lawn, and dell, and so rife
with picturesque beauty as completely to IA
cinate the eye and hold it spell-bound to the
spot This emparadised retreat, with its leafy
recesses and antique structure, is the home OF
the great American essayist and historian
Washington Irving.
There is an air of singular quaintness and
rural elegance about the seene-every thing
that refined taste could devise, and diligent
culture effect, is here indicated. 1t is indeed
in some sort an exponent of the mind of Its
distinguished occupant. The eye is RECALLED
on every side, by an ever-varying succession
of picturesque beauty-here may be seen an
emerald lawn, gracefully sloping to the mar
gin of flower-beds, with their rich clusters OF
variegated tints and bloSsoms-here again
masses of luxuriant trees and shrubbery, in
tersected by gravel walks winding theil
snuous course in all directions The oak,
the ash, the locust, the maple, the alanthus
and the poplar mingle their leafy branches in
massive groups, casting deep shadows against
the brilliant patches of newly-mown grass in
rich harmonious contrast.
The scenery adjacent is also scarcely less
note worthy; to the east stretch the plains OF
Westchester, with their far-famed "Sleepy.
Hollow" and the site memorable for its asso-
citation with the tragic story of the gallant
though hopeless Andre. This tract Of land
was also the scene of some desperate encoun-
tiers during the revolutionary contest sc
fierce were the feuds, indeed, between the
contending parties, that many owners of the
soil in this neutral ground" fled their homes
to escape the torment of the lawless marau
ders. Not far distant, to the south, on the
margin of the river, is the home of the great
American naturalist, Audubon, and on tn,
opposite side are the range of trap-rock, known
as the Palisades, with Fort Washington
the site of the early movements in the Revo
lutionary struggle.-N T. Quarterly.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-04-26
@We find the following paragraph in
the Springfield (MaSs,) Republican:

Nine years ago a man died of dropsy, and
was buried at Middlesex, and it being desira-
BILE to remove the corpse to Pomiret, recently,
the body was disintened and found 10 have
become perfect stone, as hard as marble, and
not in the least altered from the appearance of
the man at his death.
The corse weighed $50 pounds what is
more remarkable, the body of girl buried
by his side was fonnd wholly consumed, only
few of the principal bones remaining.
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0TIt appears that camels are to be intro
duced into the American army for the pur-
pose of transportation. Major Wayne has
been directed, by the War Department, to
procure fifty of these animals in Prussia
They will probably spend their first winter in
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ma. wEsSELHOKFT's WAITE cum
FanCy Variety Store.
IMPORTED WINES &c.
CHARIEs MAHERS. NO. % WASHING.

~ ton street. keeps constantly on hand very large
stock of endless variety OF goods, amongst which
groceries, produce and PROVISIONS, genuine Havana eli
ars, and the brands &c Virginia tobacco; fresh peaches
ana tomatoes in lin cans pickles aud preserves sarne,
Holsters, and variety OF other fish, white and red,
French, Spanish, and native wines, English ale and por
Ter direct from the Custom House, porte monnacs aud
pocket books nnryaed in style, quality, and price; per
nmery, combs and brushes every descriptions; pocket
cutlery, zors, knives and forks dirks, and scissors from
the best English manufacturers; German pistols and
guns, Colts and Aliens rcyolyers, game bags fishing
tackle etc, etc. Toys-a very large stock Of everything
I'm that line brcaos of every description for
red birds, knocking birds, mockiug birds, etc, also,
breeding cages and birds nests States willow baskets
willow cribs, willow wagons, willow cradles, willow
chairs nj very low prices volins, guitars, flutes, i,
accorieons, French haris, tambournes, banjOe--
etc. Fancy goodsa large and fine sciection pine and
cedar ware, such elurRs, wash and foot tubs; well,
horse and water buckets measures, hrkns pals, butter
moulds ETC., etc. Quick and large sales also purchas
ing my goods al headquarters, enable me % sell espe
cally manufactured goods unusual low prices Thank
l for the liberal patronage, which have enjoyed for
tie last fourteen years solicit respectfully, aeontnuanee
of the same CHARLES MAYER.
No. % Washington street, doors East Of the Palmer
House.
june26-d & WY
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BRUCE'S NEW YORK
NJ DR. " 2


ESTABLISHED IsI3,
HAS NOW ON HAND, ready for immediate de-
IL livery, in fonts 10 suit purchasers,
100000 b Roman Type Of new cut,
$4,000 =" Fancy Type,
10000 Z" Scripts of various styles,
100 =" Germans,
5000 - Ornaments I'm great variety,
5000 . Borders,
10000 feet Brass and Type Metal Rules, and all the
novelties in the business.
All the above Types cast by steam power, Of the
composition Of metal peculiar this foundry and
WHICH IL CERTAINLY SUPERIOR
To any ever used before in any part fihe world. The
unequaed apidy in the process OF casting. enables me
TO sell these more durable types at the prices ordinary
types, either ON credit or for cash.
Presses Wood Type, and all other Printing Materials
except Paper and Cards (which have fixed quality
price, furnished NJ manufacturers prices.
The latest Specimen Book Of the Foundry Is freely
given 10 all printing Offices, the receipt OF my cents
10 prepay tho postage.
uPPrinters Of newspapers who choose 10 publish ih
advertisement including this note, three times before the
first day Of July, 1885, and forward Of the papers,
will be allowed their bills at the time Of purchasing Eve
times The amount my manufactures.
Address, GEORGE BRUCE,
IL Chambers Street, New York.
New York, FEB. 10. 1855. marI-d&w4m
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The DAILY Indiana SeHfiRei will be issued DOabe
Medium sheet, printed, OF course, upon new ype, and
furnished 10 single subscribers az the rate Of 81 per
mum: city subscribers 21s per week. payable
semi-nonthly Carriers To Clubs OF Do copies more,
Of IS per copy. Al subscriptions 10 be paid
iHrariabiy a. adrdRce.
Address all communications 10
WALKER & COTTON.
janll Indianapolis Ind.
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SPRING, 80

10 WEST U.fSHT.N'GT0.y- STREET..
invites The attention of purchasers 20 his magnificent
assortment Of new
Goods for the Spring Trade,
OMPRISING the most attractive
~ stock of rich, Fancy Goods offered In this
ke Particular attention is invited 10 his assortment OF
Dress Goods; among which will be found all The newest
and most desirable styles in market. Also complete
Stock of
STAPLE GOODS, RUGS, CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS.
STRAW GOODS, ETC,
All Of which he pledges himself SELL As CHEAP as TIE
CHEAPEST.
IL Country merchants supplied on liberal terms.
II. J. HORN,
marg9-tcIwU West WashinVtoD-Sf-
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DOCTOR NICHOLS,
rad E !; I'D, III PESNTfSTrr,nS

devoted all his time 10 thep -ctice Of his profess
ION. feels confident from his experience and being n
possession of all the latest improvements la Dentistry
that the citizens of indianapolis and surrounding cOun
try will favor him with their patronage. he hopes bis
old customers and friends will their inh In his
behalf. All operations performed in the .-e and
most durable manner.
Office Meridian street. opposite the Post Office
building. His may be seen the window.
july l4d&wly
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.Paddling our light cameo,

Ger the silvery waters of the Wabash,
where can be read from its tablets and majes-
tic shores, volumes of the beauties of mode
nature which ever aderns the Western coun-
try. To those in the East who would be
blest. seek home in the blooming West
L1faYette Courier
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BEAUTIES OF THE WEsT-Who would
give mp their home in the West, where the
weather is now, and has been for a month
past, almost without change, and as pleas
ant as May? Where the plow-boy is already
in the field,
And as he treads the furrow round aud round
Ills gleefal voice in harmony doth sound.
With the forest feathered queens"
Yes, who would give up the West for a
home in &c old Vermont where, we learn by
recent dates, the deep SHOWS of the past win
ter have not yet disappeared, and by the last
freeze up" the lakes and rivers were still
navigable on ice, for the travelling community.
Several sail sleighs had been fitted up, and
used for pleasure excursions. One is reported
to have run distance of sixteen miles,
across small lake, frcighted with Yankee
bhoys and g'hals, in one hour. This may
be fun for those who have the opportunity of
embracing such, but for our part, at this sea-
son of the year, we would prefer the pleasure
Of
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-04-26
cave indIanapoIIs daily COR The Easi.

Aud most other towns throughout the Western
Try.
This Company having its route East via Ind. and
Belcfonlaine and New York and Erie Railroads. claim
for liz patrons quicker transit Of Express than
10y any other line IL New York.
marIdtxwu A. II. GARDINER Agent.
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School Books.

THE SUBSCRIBERS KEEP CON
Il STANTLY in store 4 full supply OF School Books
among which are the following:
We6sters Elementary and MeGufie's Eclectic Spell
ing Books.
Indiana Raders-lst, ed, Sd, 4th, and 5ih.
MeGufie's Eclectic Reader-lst Cd. 80, 9Th. and 5th
Rays, Perkins, ThOmsOn's Talbott's Arithme-
ties.
Pinneo's Browns, Kirkham's, miih's and Buffers
Grammars.
Smiths Primary in Quarto Biographies, and GeOgra-
ply and Atlas.
Mitchel's Primary andin. mediate Biographies and
Geography and Atlas.
Olney's Geography and AtIas-
Smiths illustrated Astronomy.
Cutters and LoOmis' Physiology.
Parkers, COmstOek's Olmstead's and Gray's Phiioso
ply.
ComstOck's, Hilliman's and Gray's Chemistry.
Webster's School, High School, and Unabridged Die
tionaries-
Wizards, Wilson'S and Goodrich's United States His
tories.
COmstOck's and HitchcOck's Geology.
Parker's Aids to English Composition.
The s2regoing books will he sold at the very lowest
prices WERDEN 81 CHAMBERLAIN,
sesLf1-wtf 81 doors East Of CAPITAL House.
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j. I'll. McKERNAN,
REAL ESTATE AND STOCK
q FEI "a.

W THE LATE FIRM OF MChERNAN a May.
Rates OF Commission follows
All sales from $500 600 inclusive will be taxed at
cent, as commission; the value of the property
advances above $4,000 the rate per cent will decrease
in the following ratio: From $1,000 to 1900 at TX p
cents from 5000 to 5000 II p cent; from 5000 to
$1,000 at "a cent? from 81 900, and much greater
as the sum may be, will not be less than per
ana all sums as above mentioned going above $1,000
VIII be cents charged on first $1,000. On all sales
properly, while in my hands, commission is charged.
notice TO be given two weeks previous withdrawal
oil property from our books And further wish I'M
uersoOu mat hold all persons responsible for the
mission on property when trades may be commenced
WIN the owners of said property before the withdrawal
Of the same.
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF Tm
DAILY AND WEEKLY
lNDlf M STATE SENTINEL.
y q WaiiNe q T. D. HolcOm be Editors.
TNEEE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFrrr.

4. q W atkc a II. ID. HOlcour he Edfforn
rINIfE UND assigned RESPFCTFUL-
Il IY announce that they have purchased The Txm.r.
STATE SENTINEL and will the control Of thst a.
adjustment the first DAY OF March next
Every energy viii be made subsersient 10 The esta-
lishment Of the Sentinel upon eminenee where II
may the exigencies Of the day, and rank general
interest, second 10 other paper in the West.
The editors viii command facilities through which
they may present the public with complete eompend
of eurreh; events, rendering their Journal truly
mirror Of fhe aga Newspaper I'm heuest sense ofthe
term.
The Commercial Deparmeni-em embracing all matters
pertaining 20 the markets and monetary Affairs, VIII
ceive attention commensurate with the importance of
the mercantile mechanical, and agricultural Interests of
the State. In the Decisions Of the Supreme Court,
which will be published IN correct and reliable form,
with the strctes regularity, will be found desid sratum
of ordinary consequences 10 the Legal Profession
No expense or exeOn viii be omitted in giving 70 the
Literature Of the SenfRe the very highest character
Through the especial and well directed Of The edi
together with the regular contributions OF
the ables literary writers IN the c0uniIy feature will be
presented making the Sentinel welcome visitor the
family ire-side and the social circle.
In Politics, the Indiana SeHtiRef will Of course, be
Democratic Placing every reliance IN justice and every
confidence in Truth, abandon all That % the
certainty Of the and all a al hope for 10 the tn
umph Of the Oher-tO the ultimate ascendency Of the
eternal principles transmitted by the trainers Of
stitutiona freedom and the fathers Of national party
The SeHtfaei will BE- the exponent Of prDcples-IOt
the organ Of ciiques MISUNDERSTANDING 10 its de-
alone for the high position which aspires-thai
of the Of the genuine the truly great and glorious
JeiIersOnian, Jack sOuian Democracy OF Indians.
JOHN G. WALKER, Proprietor.
&. w. COTTON, Publisher.
a mammoth Sheet printed upon new type, and fur
ufShetI slrlsscrbers Glib
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OLD SOLDIERS, LOOK HERE!
MILLER & BROWN.

OLD DOIDlEltCs hOOh hDltlJs
MILLER & BROWN,
BOUNTY LAND & PENSION AGENTS,
W:fsHI.s'GTO.N' CITY; ID. C.,.
RE prepared 10 prosecute Claims for Bounty Land,
"A under the late Act of Congress- and all other acts.
Special attention is also given to Pension Claims Their
arrangements with the Departments, and familiarity with
the management of such cases. will enable them TO pro-
cure Warrants with the least possible delay
In addition TO their experience, they are In possession
OF much valuable record and documentary evidence
appertaining TO the numerous classes OF claims.
ALL OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS,
Whether Regulars Volunteers Rangers or Militia Sea-
men, Marines, Clerks, and landsmen in the Navy !;
State Troops paid by the United States Wagon Masters
and Transfers. Chaplains and Fotilla-men, who have
been actually engaged in any Battle, In any of the Wars
in which this country has been engagedo, who have
served FOURTEEN DAYS In any of the since
1890, are each entitled TO
100 Acres OF hands
Those who have served in the Black Hawk War, or
I" Bloody Three Hundred arc entitled TO the benefits
Those who have heretofore received Land Warrants
for less quantity than 100 acres, entitled to
acres, including The quantity heretofore received.
Widows and Minor children OF deceased soldiers, and
others who IL living, would be entitled 20 the benefits
this act, ara entitled To l6O of land.
Terms reasonable, and no charge made unless
rants procured. Those who apply early will receive
their warrants in a few months
m AUSTIN IL. BROWN, at indianapolis,
will receive and promptly attend 10 all claims for PEN
sions and Bounty Land, and will prepare applications
according To the forms lately adopted by the Pension
Onice.
Indianapolis Office in the w. m. BI-
PORD'S Grocery No. n West Washington ST. nearly
opposite the Palmer House. arre-dlw&w2m
nR. WESSELHOEFT's WATEP CURE
~ Bniteboro', Nermont-whch has been in success
full operation for ten years. keeps open for the reception
of invads without ever closing. IL indicated by the
disease patients may request, have the HydrOpathic
treatment combined with Homeopathy, and Kinesither-
apy the Swedish system of Medical Gymnastics Res
deni Physician, DIR. FRED. MILLER. For terms, & c.
please apply To MRS. FRED WESSELHoEFT
feb6-3m PrOpricrtes
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New Map of Marion County.

rINfiE undersigned PROPOSES. provided safcient en-
couragemcut be given, csulsirucf and t.ul,li-h a
large aud accurate Nap az Marion County, from actual
Surveys,
Every road be Be carefully surveyed by course ana
distance, and the locations given Of an the hills ponds
streams mills, roads, railroads. Churches schools doves
workshops dwellings, and ether objects III importance
and Interest Names of poverty owners taroughouf
ue County 10 be inserted IN thsr propor Places 1nhle.
OF distances from village to village and statistics al Ne
agricultural. geological, mechanical and mercantile ~
sources and condition of the County % be- given Extra
plan 81 Indianapolis and all the Principal Villages on an
enlarged seaie, to be inserted IN the margin Also Dor.
s!eciive views Of some 81 the public and other nran
ant buildings. ne. The Map a. BE- engraved an very
superior style. beautifully colorcsi .arnise mountn
on cloth with roller. and sold IN sul-crhers uny ~ %
per copy. No labor or cNynse will he SHARED 10 make
the work valuable aud beautiful. and literal
patronage II The citizens xpccied % cnal1e the
Usher % carry out the work. HENRY y. MAILING,
apr5-w3w state Engineer "a Mas.
L. BHOMN'S Es-BNCB Oh JAMAICA
IL GlNGER.-Ihs E.sence l. a preparation al unu-
ual excellence. In ordinary darrh0. incpieni cholera.
IN shon, In all cases Of prostitution of Inc digestive fane
tons i j. of incslimahle value. During the prevalence
of epidemic cholera and summer complaints children.
Is peculiarly efcacous; family, traveller, indi
vidual should be without a.
CAUrION.-Be sure 10 get the genuine essence which
Is prepared only by r. BROWN, his Drug a.l ck<ns
cal SfoIs, NJ r. II FJfk and Ckesfnsf Sfrssfs
Philadelphia. and Cor sale by all the respectable Anfhe-
carries la the United States, ana Ga Indianapolis. by
jyl9-d&wly cRAIGHkAD & BR0wNfNG.
NATE a.EANks.-Sait and obtain a
~ Pack ofthe famous game Of " Date Leaves before
u J. too hate ;-at STEWART q BOWEN's.
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P1oGRES
I'VE WISH IT DISTINCTLY UNDER

w stood that T. G: WARD, at No. 3, West Washing
ton street, Is POsifireiy selling OF his Of
iteady Made CiOIhj e,
at cOSf
his object in closing this portion Of his stock in
this way Is Ia make room for large and complete
sOTtunent
Gents Furnishing Goods,
for which The demand Is constantly Increasing.
His custom department will DC continued heretofore
Cloths, Cassmeres. Vestings, &e Of the fashona
BILE and desirable styles kept constantly hand and par
teuar attention paid TO giving his customers equal 20
any establishment i'm wesi.
IL YOU want any thing usually found in first class
Merchant Tailoring establishment, don't fail 10 call
l.. G.. WARD.
UPRemember the place, No.3, West Westinghouse,
indianapolis feb24-5wmarI
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DIFLEs AND sEIOT-GUNS, REvOLyERs
III and ALL OTHER KINDS OF PISTOLS.
SAMUEL BECK
would respectfully inform his old friends and the public
generally that he has again taken charge Of his Gun
Business and will again devote his entire attention 10 the
manufacture of Guns. His shop Is Washington
street, half square west OF the Court House square,
sign Of the
BIG q UN,
where ne will be happy 10 accommodate all who NAV
wish good Rifles ShoCuns, any other article in the
tiun line. All work warranted, ot charge. He has
constantly on hand the best Rifle Powder Caps and
Lead.
UPoners from distance promptly attended To.
febl3d&w
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G IOIIOWInE CcTl1Cllf, WHICH =
INCONTESTABLE PROOF
MO MOSES rs 3. WHITE.

Pamela Mss, Feb. 5. pss4.
Then linger longer with the many worthless Lini
meuts offered % YOU. Obtain supply of Ncl-nn's
Celebrated Lhhment. Il will cure you.
For ssle by ,. n. Mclean, sole proprietor Gunner of
Third and Pine-sts, ~. Iseuis, Mo.
Also, by ". n. ROErR1s, wholesale and retail Drug
gi-t, Indianapolis. inn l-uly
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No. elp. 50 acne. in cIark enunlr. nIinoi.:-.ome

No. $40. so acres in Clark county, Illinois ;-some
Improvements
No. $50. $685. in Putnam countyl5O acres well
imprOyed-g0od buildings miles south of Manhattan.
No. CO... go acres in Jasper county, ILL., miles from
Newtowni0 cultivated. Also, 800 acres immedi-
ately the Atlantic d Mississippi Railroad, Illinois.
Also, 40 acres in Eingham county, III 400 acres in
prairie, 40 mbered -Ralroad seeks will be re-
ceived in payment
No. 664. $50 acres of land in Pratt county, ILL.,. 6
miles south of Monticello mile from the railroad
No. GAG. l25 acres in bingham county. Ills, half
praird; miles north of Atlantic and Mississippi Rail-
road; Improvements good.
No. 629. 50 acres mile east Of southeast corner
of donation line of indianapolis.
Special Notice.
Indiana and Illinois Central Railroad stock will be re-
ceved i'm part payment for Real Estate at this office.
J. II. McKERNAN,
apr 10 Real Estate Agent and Broker.
DURkEE, HEATH g. CO.,
1O7 FOURTH STREET,
!o II sOil1e, Ky,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
SILKS,
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
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Terms The Weekly fHdiGRa SeEfinel viii he issued
on mammoth sheet, printed upon type, and fur
nishe 10 single subscribers Cor 81 per annum; to Gibbs
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-10
Election in 1,lohniond.

We ATE not LlspOssdtO Glow too long OF loud
over tie result Of the election in this city. But
tue triumph isso brilliant and complete that We
ats obliged to alude to it occasionally between this
AMI tie election in May We content OURSELVES,
this morning, however, with simply giving The as'
Etrsate vote in tic Two last generaI elections,
ami tho aggregate vote on Wednesday. In The
contest between Summers and Johnson, The vote
In this city wos 9,G73; between Scott aud Pietce,
II was 2,sj1, aud on Wednesday last, upwards Of
2,7OO. The majority for Scott and Summers each
VAS SAL; while The majority given for any HnO%
Nothing candidate on "Wednesday was l,Si2; aud
the smallest 92O. The majority Of tho American
candidate for the MayOraIty was I,2iG.
The majority rot FIOu.nOy will Ie from 1900 10
20OO.-Rith. Wig.