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(. American Democratic Party''-Change of
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s' American Democratic Party''-Change of
 Name-KnoW Nothings Guilty of Grand
 Larceny.
 The know nothing whig party, in accordance with its old-fashioned tactics of changing its name after 1t had been severely defeated, is now out with new cognomen. The reverses which it has sustained in this city, and in many other places throughout the country, have indicated that even the glorious national name of "Ame- rican" it feloniously appropriated to its use, as we'll as that of Reforn,' which, to gather ad ditional strength, it had added, do not conceal from the people it's odious principles and views of public policy, or recommend them to favor in the least. The latter had intelligence enough to perceive that demagogues can very easily call a bud thing by a good name, and they, therefore, inspected the brand of "American Reform with which the know nothings labeled their ticket, and found 1t to be deceptive appella- tion for spurious article. The trick being ex- posed, the Times of the 11th inst. comes out with neao name for the know nothings. Rea- der, what do you suppose it is? Why. nothing more nor less than "American Democratic partyl' The term American Reform" did not satisfy them, so they dropped "Reform,' and put in its stead democratic" It seems to us that this outrageous attempt to steal the time honor ed designation of the true American party of the country ought to subject all concerned in it to the penalty of grand larceny. The principles of our organization have made the name demo- cratic popular one which its opponents have long coveted, and, upon more than one occasion, sought to steal. But this change of name will not avail the know nothings. The fraud is too transparent, and they will find again that names are nothing when they do not correctly repre- sent principles Cincinnati Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

5VI 25l Prizes amounting to. $50 ,OO) Only ten thousand numbers. Tickets S5-Halyes S2 50--Quarters Sl 9.
 SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager Montgomery. Ala, April l5, 1855 29
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Illinois Central Railroad.

In order to inure the Cairo and Fulton rail- road 1t has been stated here we understand by MT. Bradley, the contractor upon the Memphis and Little Rock railroad, that the Illinois Gen. tral railroad was humbug. A more outrageous nstatement was never made in our midst be- fore. The Central railroad is in operation The lands granted to it amount to 215 millions Their character is of the highest order and the sale of them is bringing handsome revenue to the company. The following is the amount of sales of land by the company from February the 18th to April 1st last:
 Pre-emptlon lands 2419.6O acres. Mortgage lands 9,'386.14 acres. Free lands 966 9S acres Total 12.274. 72 acres Amount received Tn cash $1O,924 66 Notes l26657 18 Total sales Sl37683 A
 Of these sales the mortgage lands averaged $lO 14 per acre; and free land SPA F per acre. The demand at the land offices of the company IS quite large, and on two days only of last week the sales exceeded $7OOOO.
 This does not look like, as stated here, that the lands are worthless and the road Wall street humbug. By the late dates from New York the Illinois Central railroad bonds were selling at 82 cents, and the stock at 97. This IS far above the average of railroad bonds and stock at the present depressed state of the mo- ney market. To show the solvency of the company and the estimation that is placed upon its bonds, we state that the Illinois railroad bonds, together with the bonds of the New York and Erie railroad and the New fork Gen. tral railroad, were admitted to the list of those on the London stock exchange. This we be- lieve is the first instance of American railroad securities being placed on the London stock exchange list, and is the highest evidence of their great merit among capitalists.
 We do not fear the systematic attacks that are made upon the Cairo and Fulton railroad. We regard the Cairo and Fulton road as one of the greatest projects west of the Alleghanies, and one that will be completed and perfected in spite of all the attacks and msrepresentatons of its enemies.
 The stockholders of the Cairo and Fulton railroad are to meet in this city next Monday to elect board of directory and to act upon the law passed by the last Legislature giving the lands 10 the company
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

Marr1ed-On the 1eth inst, by Elder :,
 U. Pickett, at the residence of Mrs. B. Jnbo J son, MT. J. SHELBY WILLIAMS, of New 'Ga' nl leans, to Miss MATTE, daughter of thu ,.4 o'' Hon. A. H. Sever. 'io late
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

victor then came forward, was ridden past the stand, and his rider took the purse which was suspended from the cord. The excitement was tremendous, and those who had won were up" roarious; not word of jeering or disdainful tri- umph. however, was uttered against his gall lant though unfortunate competitor, as all seem- ed to feel deeply for him and for his hig h toned and generous owner.
 SUMMARY. FIFTH DAY-April 14--Jockey Club Purse, $1,OOO, Four Mile Heats, with an Inside Stake of $2,5OO.
 ENTREES: l. Col. A. l.. Bingaman and R. Ten Broeck name b. c. Lexington by Bos- ton, out of Alice Carneal-4y. o. Gill patrick, 1O4 lbs. 1 l 2 Gen. TJ Wells name ch c. Leconate, by Boston, cut of Reel, by imp. Glen coe-4 y. o. Abe 100 lbs. 2 dr
 TIME.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01
FASHIONABLE TAILORING.

IT MARCUS & CO.,, have just received full sup II. ply of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings and Trim mngs of all kinks, and are prepared to manutacuIs Style May l. 1855.
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Picayune Qfee, April 2l, 1855. COtton-The demand was not general, still the sales reached $500 bales at steady prices. Low Middling. .....6H @ S% Good Middling 10 0ll0A Mlddilng Far. .lOH0l0% Y ar II
 Sugar-The demand only fair and 600 hhds were sold without any change in prices. Fair to fully fair 4$4(95]4c.
 MOlasses-Demand active. Sales 1900 bbls at 20W2413c. for inferior to good fermenting 26@25bc for prime and choice reboiled and 24 bbls. at 27c
 FlOur-Sales 1132 bbls. St. Louis in one lot, and 250 bbls. at S10 p and 150 bbls. fancy Iowa at Sl0 62.
 COrn-33oo sacks prime yellow were sold in 8 lots at sl 52 bushel.
 Oats-350 sacks St. Louis sold at Csc 8 bushel Whiskey-350 bbls. rectifed were sold at S4c and 50 bbls. Divers at 35c.
 POrk-200 bbls. private inspection were sold in many lots at s16 6219c.
 Bacon-Sales 10 casks clear sides at 1O1lc.; 30 casks ribbed sdes not prime, at 9c-; 50 prime sides and shoulders at 12c and 4c. and 150 casks hams and shoulders, in tight packages, on private terms Lard-490 bbls. good No. sold at 9c and 75o kegs choice ill lots at III 14c.
 Beef--50 bbls. NJ. o. were sold at $l4 and 50 bbls. prime at $12 large advance. Candles-400 boxes star sold at 21 15c. and 50 at 22c
 India Bagging-s17 bales were sold in lots at 121ac.
 Cofiee-Sales confined to 1l6 bags Rio at lOAc.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

JUST RECEIVED. A SPLENDID AS. C sortment of Ladies' Grape and Straw Bonnes; also large stock of plain and fancy Bonnet Ribbon, Chldren's Flats and Straw Hats etc, for sale low.
 May l. MRS JONES
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HI A Y $ .

FASHIONABLE French silk Hats and also all de- II scriptions of summer Hats, on hand and for sale low for cash. E. MARCUS & co.
 May l, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01
SHIRTS, SHIRTS.

GENTS latest style French linen bosom shirts and Ol also fancy shirts of all kinds for sale by
 May 1, 1855 E. MARCUS & co.
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Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

A correspondent ofa Cincinnati paper writes as follows in regard to this great national enter prise:
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

JUST OPENED, A CHOICE SELECTION O of Parasos, and for sale low at
 May l. MRS. JONES
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

Marcus Wagon has again Arrived. WE have received by the overland route superb
 W assortment of black fine French cloths. assorted colors, Doe-skin Cassimeres and fancy do., black french Merlnees for Gents summer coats and pants, &very me general assortment of fine and beautiful Vestings, Cravas, etc. etc. all of which are offered extremely low for cash.
 May l, 1855 F. MARCITS <, co
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

TUST OPENED, AN ASSORTMENT OF C Berages, Linen Cambric Muslins, Swisses, Prints, Summer Silks and Tissue and for sale low by
 Mayl. MRS JONES
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

RICE AND COFFEE. ID ECE1VED and for sale at h may M OSRORN'S
The true Democrat., 1855-05-01

UST OPENED, AN ASSORTMENT OF O Misses Dress Shoes, consisting of Caters light and brown Bootees, Chibdren's strap and button Shoes. Ladies fine Caters and Congress Boots fifty par Ladies hne kld Slippers, trimmed and plain, for sale low at the family shoe store.
 May l. MPS JONES
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Public Schools in California.


We have received by the last arrival from
California, copy of the report of the Super
intendent of Public Instruction, Paul X.
'Hubbs, Esq, formerly OF. Philadelphia Mr..
Hubbs Is an intelligent, thouroughgoing and
enterprising gentleman, and Just the man foI
the situation he holds. He shows in his report
that the number Of schools increased the past
year from 81 to l68, the number of teachers
from 81 to PA, number of children reported
from lo,953 to 2o,075, and the expenditure.
paid for public school purposes by the State
fund, taxation and private donation, from
S5423l in 1855, to $272,S29 82 in 1854
During this time the average attendance a
the schools has increased from 2,O20 in 1853
the SOL in 1854; exhibiting, nevertheless
the fact that nearly three .jowtAs Of the cllil
drea Of the State are groioing up devoid OF learn
ing to read or ,orite California, however
deserves great deal of credit for her effort
at public instruction, and the State will sool
reapthe advantages of having an intelligen
and educated population
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Politics in Cincinnati.

The political elements are warming up rap
idly to, boiling hoat in Cincinnati, preparatory
to the spring elections. 1t appears that the
Native Know Nothings have, in their secret
councils nominated DAVID FISHER, an old po-
litical and religious bigot, for Mayor. We
suppose they will now, Virginia fashion, an
nounce him as the independent candidate Of
the People" '
The Know Nothings could not have hii
upon more fitting man TO carry out, or 10 at.
tempt to carry out, their principles in theii
worst sense, than Mr. Fisher-nor one that
if elected, would more certainly ruin their par
ty, for the want of every necessary qualifica
ton fortke post of Mayor.
Some twenty odd years ago he was bolc
enough, at a private meeting, 20 apologize TO
JOHN ADAMS Alien and Sedition. Laws, q
which we replied, when he got through. III
seems to hold on well to has principles, AM
ioe surely do to ours.
| We have great confidence, however, tina
the Democracy of Cincinnati win attend I
MI Fishers case, and save him the mortif
cation of holding place for whichlhe is who'll
unfit and his friends the humiliation (
witnessing it.-Ohio Statesman
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Foreign News by the Canada.

The reports from the seat of war begin to
grow interesting. The scene of dull distress
is changing to one in which the soldier has
at least the relief of excitement. Caval-
ry under arms all night = French regi-
ments firing on each other through mis-
take-the sons of the Gar present in Sebasto-
pol-these are circumstances which stir the
blood. They portend activity. A thunder
ing Napoleonic campaign is a terrible thing
when we think of the demoniac passions lei
loose, but it isl lotso bad as inglorious lethargy
and all the vices, diseases and miseries Incl
dent to inactive and disorganized camp life.
Lord JoHN RUSSELL is at Vienna, and all
delay is to be avoided by requiring from tho
Russian Ambassador, a categorical yes or no
to every proposition. But if the Tartar does
not manage TO gain all the time he wants, We
shall be surprised Prussia will, probably, be
insulted by France and join Nicholas. Sc
we may expect all Europe to be whirling in ;
devils dance on IA large scale.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Things in St. petersburg.

The Berlin correspondent of the journal Of
Commerce, under date of Feb. 9th, has the
following .sla
From st. Petersburg, there have been a
few interesting items of Intelligence, in aadi-
ton to those which have come through Prince
Gortschakolf at Vienna. The feelings of ha-
tired against Austria are almost as bitter as
they were against England year ago No
thoughts are there entertained that peace is
soon to follow, but the most active prepara-
tions are in progress for the prosecution of the
war. The Grand Dukes Michael and Nicolai,
after a visit TO their Imperial Mother, to
whose sick bed they were summoned a few
weeks since, have Just started for the Crimea,
where their influence will again be felt i'll its
effects upon the. Russian soldiers. In the new
levy of recruits it has been found to be almost
impossible 60 adhere TO the conditions which
have heretofors been observed, and from most
provinces of the Empire, men,will now be
drawn into service, who under the usual reg
ulations would be either too low in stature or
else too advanced or'too young in age. Not
onlyis il found necessary to recruit the army
by these uncommon means, but the funds of
the government are to be increased 10y an ex-
/ traordinary issue of paper money, The ukase
in which this latter fact is announced, assigns
i as reason, that the Emperor is desirous ei
avoiding ana increase of the taxes in the Elm.
pire on account of the war. The new bills
are payable :. three years after the termination
of the present hostilities and sooner If posi-
4 a
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Trouble in Australia.

The difficulty which began in Australia a
year or two ago, in regard to the license fee
which the diggers of gold were compelled to
pay the government, has broken out afresh
AT Ballaarat the military have been attacked
and beaten when endeayoring to enforce the
license. About 1000 of the diggers assem-
bled afterwards and burnt their licenses, re-
solving not TO submit to the system any longer
They also resolved to resist the enforcement
of the law and to protect all who were ar
rested. The Reform League as these per-
sons style themselves, also protested against
the presence of soldiers among them BY the
last accounts the colonial authorities were en-
deavoring to enforce the laws, and had order
ed the whole military and police force at
Ballaarat. The dissatisfaction of the American
colonies which led to their independence arose
just from such small beginnings. The govern
ment had not the foresight To conciliate the
dissatisfied, but persisted, as at Ballaarat, in
fercing odious enactments upon the people al
the point of the bayonet. Australia is in the
incipient stages of a revolution, and will be
soon setting up for itself, unless the colonia
government acts more priIdently and enlargei
the representative element, by which the ma
jority will lie better heard. = Philadelphia
Public Ledger, 1lsI a nal
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Our Name.

The reader viii perceive that we issue our
paper under its Old name, instead Of that con-
templated at the time of purchasing the Sen
.tiael establishment The reason for this change
Of purpose issimply the solicituds manifested
in the matter by the old men of the party,
many of whom have so long associated the
word Sentinel with Democracy that change
Of name, with them, seems almost synony-
mons with change of principle
We belong strictly to the young democracy
Of Indiana, and cherish those ideas of progress
sion which ara always eonsonant with the
feelings and sentiments of youth. We SET
out inthe publication Of a central newspaper,
with a determination to yield to no dictation,
Ito do as we please, and to say sohat we
please.-yet, in mere matter of taste oul
personal preferences will always yield to the
wishes Of our friends Our press.ags for
scarT will always be made with an eye fixed
on the beacon lights-the ancient landmark,
Of Democracy, and with an ear intent to tn.
councils Of those veterans whose sound judg
.snent and strong hearts have 80 often, in time,
past carried our party forward to victory anG
glory.
= Persons>Who have received copies of til.
!rospeetus IF the Indiana Times will pleas
1 -
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
THE HERRING.

1t is in their connection with the wants of
men, however, that these migrations of fishes
become most important and interesting 1t
is well known that they furnish the sole food
of some nations, and contribute in others a
vast and cheap supply that covers the table
of the poor man with plenty. Migrating
fishes are thus one of the greatest and most
invaluable gifts of the Creator, by which
thousands support themselves and their fam
lilies, and which, at certain times, form the
exclusive food of whole races, as the sturgeon
upon which all Greek Christians subsist du-
ring their long and rigorous fasts. Hence,
also, the Importance Of the herring small,
insignificant fish, which yet gives food TO
millions, and employment TO not less
than 1900 decked vessels, not TO speak
of all the open boats employed in the same
fishery. Where their home is man does not
know, il is only certain that they are not met
with beyond certain degree of northern
latitude, and that the genuine herring never
enters the Mediterranean, and hence remain
unknown 10 the ancients. In April and june
all of sudden, innumerable masses appear
in the northern seas, forming vast banks, Of
ten thirty miles long and ten miles wide
Their depth has never been satisfactorily as
ceatained, and their denseness may be judg-
ed by the fact that lances and harpoons
thrust in'between them, sink not, and move
not but remain standing upright Divided
into bands henings also move in a certain or
der. Long before their arrival, already theil
coming is noticed by the focks OF sea bird,
that watch them from ON high, while shark
are seen to sport around them, and a thicl
oily or Shiny substance is spread over thei
columns, coloring the sea in DAYTIME and
shining with a mild, mysterious light IN the
dark, still night. The sea-ape, the monstrou'
chimera of the learned, precedes them, and il
hence, by fishermen called tho king of thu
henings. Then are first seen single males
often three or four days in advance of th'
great army; next follow the strongest and lar
gest, and after them enormous shoals, count
| less like the sand on the sea shore and tn
stars in heaven. They seek places tha
abound in stones and marine plants, where 3
spawn, and like other animals they frequen
the localities, to which they have becom
accustomed, at Irregular time, so that the
may be expected as surely as the sun rise
and SETS
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

ARREST OF ST.. LOUIS MERcHANTs.-Messrs.
Smith & Kennedy, doing a dashing furnish
ing business in st. Louis-orignally coming
west with stock worth S125,00O-were ar
rested on the joint requisitions of the Cover
nors Of Pennsylvania and Missouri, ON the
evening of the 22d instu on the charge of at
tempting to defraud their creditors and con-
signed to Jail. They were formerily in this
city for short time.-Chicaqo Press.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

make use Of them in procuring subscribers to
the snstinet No alterations in our purposes
have been made. We use the word Sentinel
n stead Of Times, and supply the paper at
the prices designated in the prospectus already
issued
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

ANEW IssUE.-There seems strong prob
ability that the question Of Miss Emma
Moore's mysterious disappearance, will enter
largely into the next election of municipal
officers of Rochester How such question
can be involved in politics isnotmore strange
than other things which at this time enter
into such matters.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

OF The following States have enacted laws
prohibiting the sale of spirtuous liquor as a
beverage: Maine, Vermont Connecticut,
Massachusetts Michigan, Indiana Rhode
Island, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Illinois
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

ISAuGURATrox or A JEWISH LITERARY Is-
srTTUTIoS.-The Jewish Touro Literary In
stitutute was inaugurated with appropriate
ceremonies at New York on the evening Of
the 10th. 1t takes its name from the late
Judah Touro, of New Orleans, who bequeafh-
ed a considerable sum for its endowment
Chfcuoo Press
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

0-FLight, we are told, is now to be had for
nothing The experiment has been tried oi
lighting up the works of the new Westmin-
ster bridge, in London, by the electric light
and light was produced equal to ~ ordinary
gas argand burners, at a cost of nal. The
materia. employed as fuel for the electricity
is converted by the same process into pig
ments or greater value than the cost of ths
| light
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Preparations for War.

A class of journals, ofwhieh the Nelo Kosk
Tribune may be considered the representa-
tive, are everrea,ly tooppose all expenditures
for the army and navy. Tteir argument
seems to be that a nation, like an individual,
if not provided with weapons, will avoid
fighting an adversary, whois, and that our gov
emment can remove the causes of war, by
failing to furnish the material for its prosecul-
ton. -
The fatherof his county, the man who, I've
il remembered. was first IN peace . as we'll
as the first in war, and who loved peace as
earnestly, and from motives quite as disinter-
ierested as any trade-smitten editor of this
age, was ola different opinion In his ilst
annual message he used the following Ian
guage
The United States ought noe toe.bdulge
a persuasion that, contrary to the order of hui
nan events, theyswiIl forever keep at lis
:FEss-- :. sAaaa r.inssl appeals to arms, with
0Lich llle history. Of every other nation
abounds There is arank due to us, which
w sest by
sire TO