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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

CoUNTERFEITs.-A very ingenious aud
well executed alteration of ONE dollar bill
on the Bank of Kentucky, to a TWENTY, by
first extracting the word ONE on each side OF
the portrait of H. CLAY, and printing ir-the
same place the figures 20, is in circulation
The.same words in the upper corners are de-
stroyed in Ike manner, and XXX stamped
on.
One dollar notes altered to tens on the
same bank, are in circulation. They are ex-
ecuted in the same manner
Twenties altered from ones, on the Northern
Bank of Kentucky, have also been diseoy-
ereti
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10


"PUT SoSE BUr AMERICANS OK Guard
To o-NIGHT"-The Slndusky Mirror says
that the above order, undoubtedly the com
mand of BENEDICT ARNOLD, at the time he
attempted to betray the American Army. has
been put into the mouth of the Father Of his
country-lby tho Know Nothings-who have
stolen the livery Of heaven 10 serve the devil
in. Ma such order was ever given by WASH
ISoroS-no such sentiment ever entered his
heart. It is base and wicked forgery
WILLIAM T. RoBINsoN, formerly connected
with the New York Tribune, lately made a
speech, in which he nses the following point
ed language:
"But we are told-and il has been gain
ing credibility among the more ignorant and
unthinking of our land-that upon some Oc-
casion George Washington issued an order,
. Put none but Americans on guard to-
night This is absolutely false. No such
order was ever issued by George Washing
ton and vet you will see it flyinE in capt.
tails as notices and emblazonments NJ the
heads of intensely American papers Some
ilftN 10 ~
Esq, the American historian. aud the able
editor of Washingon's Writings, who had
seen all that any one man could see Of " ash
ington's writing including his printed diary,
memoranda, orders Of the day, &c, and lac
honored-me with areply. stating that be had
never seen such an order, nor was il likely
thnt Washington would issue such one,
surrounded. as he constantly was, by distin-
g1lished officers of far-iga birth. Tc a-so-
ciate with such men a. La fayette in the spiri,
of seeming confidence. and then privately to
fssue secret instructions insinuadng want Of
fidelity and honor 10 his comrades would b.
so deeply dyed in dnplicity that no man who
honsrs the name of Washington could be-
liete for moment that lac could be guilty Of
such couduct They know nothing Of the
moral recttude and high honor of Washing
tons character who insiauate that he could
have done So"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

SINGULAR PHESOMENON.-Just above the
locks on Green River, Indiana, when there is
low stage of water, the steamboats, shut
down their furnace doors for fear of Setting
fire TO the river" the bottom of which is
covered to a great depth with decomposed
vegetable matter, which, stirred up by the
paddles, emits an inhammable gas, instantly
igniting in contact with flame. BY stopping
the boat the flame ceases, and is seldom dan
pprous
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

OF The Bardstown (Ky) American says
that thousands Of fish are dead and dying in
the Buck Fork river, near that classic town.
The American further says: " The peach
trees are performing strange tricks in this Sec
ton. We have seen several instances of four
to six peaches growing on one stem, apps-
rently the product of one blossom. Can ouI
fruit growers account for the wonderful phe-
nomcna -
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10
The Election

In Logansport resulted Ia the defeat ol yls
general Democratic ticket. bu' IN the election
of sir Democratic touucilmen out Of the Tea
BRISGHuRsT was elected Mayor by major-
ity nf forty seven over Adams
Alluding 10 the canse5 operating in the
election, the Plaros SAYS
The circumstances under which the Dem
ocratic party was placed were embarrassing
At a meeting held on the 2Gih Of April, a
ticket was nomipated fairly, and al. agreed %
abide by the decision The next morning
several Of the candidates became needlessly
alarmed, and declined running. Tuesday
night another meeting was held, aud new
ticket nominated. Mr. Brandt (who was
nominated for marshal at the previous meet
ing, and who did not decline, was not nomi-
mated at the second meeting, but Mr. Jesse
Kilgore put in his place. Dir Brandt refused
to be set aside, and continued a candidate
thus placing two Democratic candidates be-
fore the people Both refused TO decline, aud
we felt under obligations to print tickets foI
both, as they had both been nominated by
Democratic meetings. At this determination
Mr.. Kilgore professed TO take ofTense, and on
Monday night last declined being candi-
date, and used what influence ne could exert
either against the. whole ticket. or against
Messrs. Brandt and Conrad. Little was effect
ed, however, against Mr.. Conrad, as he re
ceived within five votes as many as were
given to the highest Democratic candidate
Except Mr.. keep)--snd Mr.. Brandt received
but ffty-one less We think the declaration
of Mr. Kilgore effected very little against hs
Brandt, except that it gave votes to Mr. vii
son be wonld not have received had the de-
clination no. taken place; and everything
indicates that Mr. Brandt would have been
elected had Mr.. kilgore remained on the
ticket
While defeated on the general ticket, We
are gratified to announce that six of the ten
Aldermen supported by the Democrats are
elected, thus giving Democratic majority Of
two in the Council
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

SINGULAR CAsE.-Thefe is at present in the
hospital of the Roule, at Paris, grenadier
sergent of the 59th regiment of the line,
named Tourvellc, who has become deaf and
dumb in consequence of the sensation produ-
ced upon him by the explosion of bombshe!l
within few feet of him in the trenches at Sc
hastopol. His recovery seems uncertain
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

FLOUR SHIPPED FROM CANADA TO RICH
MoND.-The Richmond (ya.) Dispatch, of
Tuesday, says:
By reference to our commercial head, it will
be seen that one hundred barrels of Canada
-four has been consigned to Messrs. Shields &
Somerville, of this city. As this is the first
Cana,la flour ever received in Richmond, and
is not unlike shipping Goals to Newcastle, we
make a note of it, as one of the extraordinary
events of the day.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

0cT Mr.. Thackery, the English author, is
about to pay visit to the United States again.
He is busily employed in finishing his novel
of the Newcomes, and has been preparing
some new lectures, which he anticipates will
prove popular in the United States, and ben
eficial tohis exchequer.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

(6rBy the late Act of the Nebraska Legis-
ature, the property of married woman, ac-
quired either before or after marriage, is ex-
empt from execution for the debts of her hus.
band, neitheri is it liable for debts incurred by
her as security for her husband. 1t is liable
however, for the necessary articles for the use
Of the family.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

CETThe heap of "small potatoes" " which
the Massachusetts Smelling Committee found
in the cellar of the school at Roxbury. are to
be formally presented to the Legislature, as
emblamatic of the estimation in which that
body is held by the people of the Common
wealth.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

An OBFuscATED OLD GENTLENAN.-Dr.
ANDREW SMITH, for time chief of the hos
pitals, was ASKED if there were in CONSTANT
nople no funds to buy, and no market to sup
ply, many of the things wanted "Oh, yes"
he replied, :" but after forty years routine and
d,7Idgery at home / assure you / ro'tH hardly
for some months realize the dea that actually
had funds placed at mn command -
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

CITY ELEcTIoN-The motions" of an
election were gone through with in the sew
eral wards Of this city yesterday. There were
inspectors, Judges, and Clerks. but very
few voters. In 10 instance was there any con-
test except for Councilmen in the First Ward,
where three Know Nothings were in the field.
We believe the brethren were divided III opin-
ion as to whether Mr. Pepin or the Rev. Mr..
Kemp, was Sans regular nominee. Pepin
was elected. Only anout $50 votes were cast
in the entire city, which is within few votes
of the Know Nothing strength.
These gentlemen have the satisfaction of
holding their offices BY the suffrages of about
one third of the votes of the city. They will
have full sway. Let us see how they will
exercise their power.-NeiO Albany Ledger.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

INDIANA FREE BANEs.-We learn from
the Auditor of State that such is the condi-
ton of those of the suspended free banks
whose securities are other than Indiana stocks,
that after the first of July, or in about sixty
days, it is very probable that he VII be ena-
bled to redeem the outstanding circulation OF
such banks at par, and that many of the
banks having Indiana stocks as securities
will be enabled to pay at least the full
amount of the value of the bonds. This
being the state of affairs, is it not advisable
for bill-holders to hold on to their notes. rather
than dispose of them to brokers at 10 or IL
per cent. less than they may realise in SC
short time.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

CANADA PRovIDISG FOR WAR WITH TIE
UNITED STATEs.-Thc militia act just passed
by the Legislature OF Canada, closes with
these words Provided that if at the timc
when this act would otherwise expire, there
should happen to be war between the United
States and her majesty, then this act shall
continue in force until the end Of the session
of the Provincial Parliament. next after the
proclamation of peace"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

A COSTLY DREss.-The Empress OF th;
French has made present 10 the Empress o
Austria Of a lace dress, which will be seen Al
the Exhibition Of Paris, and the pattern o
which was designed by the Empress Eugeni'
herself. The value Of this dress is estimated
at 100000 francs.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10
Virginia Election

The following article which we extrac,
from the Cincinn-u Enquirer, speaks in the
most hopeful and fattering terms Of the pros
poets of the Democracy in the "0ld Do
minion"
VIRGINIA. ELEclIOS-GOOD NEWS PROM THAT
STATE.
The election in the Old Dominion takes
place on the 24th Of this month A Gov
ernnr an other Stste officers a Legislature,
upon which devolyes the choice of United
States Senator, and thirteen members Of Con-
gress, are to b. elected. Unusual interest is
manifested all over the Union in the result.
The canvass has heen conducted by both
parties with extraordinary spirit and anima-
ton The Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, Mr. Wise, who is probably the best
popular orator in the United States, has esl,c-
cially distinguished himself by the vigor and
interest manifested in the campaign. He has
traversed the State for about tour months,
speaking almost daily to immense aud euthu-
siastic audiences, who were charmed by his
eloquent expositious of the absurdity Of Know
Notlingism, and his humiliation of that or
ganization. The corrupt and bigoied secret
order has been making every possible effort
to insure his defeat. and its members have
boasted that it was a sure thing by large
majority We are inclined to think, however,
that it is all gasconade Virginia has always
been the staunche5t Democratic State Ia the
| Union. She has never deviated at a popular
election from the Democratic track. At the
last Presidential contest, in 1862, the vote
stood thus:
Pierce lDsm) as
Scott fWhig). ,i52
Democratic majority Il -5l
In 1851, at the last Gubematorial election,
the following weFe the figures for Governor :
Summers S"hg). Oo's7o
Democratic minority ..-.-...--- .-..-..--- Ia
Mr. Summers was a very popular man, aud
ran considerably ahead Of his ticket An in
I telligent and active Democrat from this city,
who recently spent several DAYS in Wheeling.
/ informs us that the Democracy are perfectly
certain of electing Wise by large majority,
and that no bets could be obtained from the
/ Know Nothings to the contrary.
A number of the most prominent and IN
huential Wings in the State are actively sup
porting Mr.. Wise, and there can be no doub
that considerable portion OF tha, party will
not touch the nominees OF the corrupt and
bigoted secret order Our informant assured
| us that Mr.. Wise himself who has been IN
almost every county of the State and has had
therefore, good opportunities Of Judging, ].
sanguine of success by n handsome majority
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

OF Milwaukee is only t,relty gears cd
and it has population this day Of forty thou
sand. 1t was laid out in 1885 in 1888 the
population was seven hundred in ls47, four.
teen thousand; in 1850, twenty thousand
in 1855, forty thousand.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

A LEGISLATURE TRANsAcTING ITS BUsI-
NESS IN SECRET.-The infamous Legislature
of Massachusetts recently actually closed its
doors and transacted its business, which was
not of an executive kind, in secret session.
This is one of the most alarming innovations
which has yet been male in our political Gus
toms. We have heretofore pridcd ourselves
upon the publicity of our legislative bodies
and our courts OF justice. Secrecy in either
case, in nations where it has been allowed,
led to gross corruption or the most outrageous
tyranny, and, if tolerated, will soon put IN
end To our free institutions.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

PHILADELPHIA MUNIcIPAL ELECTION
GREAT ANTI Know NOTHING VIcroRY-
The SECRET ORGANIZATION BEATEN-GLo-
RIoUs NEws.-In our telegraphic column will
be found glorious news from Philadelphia
The greatest stronghold of Know-Nothing-
ism in the United States has been stormed
and taken Last year the Know Nothings
carried the municipal election by a majority
Of between eight and nine thousand for Nav
OF, and now they are defeated by one hun
dred and fifty. The change in Philadelphia
is, therefore, quite as great as il was in Gin
cinnah The Common Council is reported
Democratic. For the last year they have had
c terribly corrupt and prohigate city govern
eminent, under the auspices of Know Moth
ingism, in Philadelphia, and, therefore, this
spring many Wings united with the Demo-
crats-to hurl the secret conspirators from pow
er. They have succeeded, and the effect Of
their Triumph, like ours in Cincinnati, will be
felt all over the Union. 1t is one of the hard
est blows Know Nothingism has yet received
East and West, North and South the order i:
.umbling to pieces, and those who are in il
had better leave before the whole structure
acaves in."-Cin. Eng.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

6rBill Shockley, an escaped convict from
the Indiana penitentiary, was arrestested Al
New Orleans last week, to await requisition
from the Governor of this State.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

Gov. REEDER AND COMMISSIONERS MANY
PEES7.-The Baltimore American states that
Commissioner Manypenny having referred to
recent sales Of land in Kansas, in which it
now appears Gov. Reeder was concerned, as
disreputa5le attempts of certain official fulnc-
tionaries TO speculate in lands. Governor
Resder replies TO the allegation in a tart let
ser, denying the insinuations Of the Commits
si6aer, and in coaclnsion submitting the fol-
lowing proposition
Your report on these contracts makes, as
nave sho'Sn, fierce charges of fraud. If true,
en- dishonest man; if false, you are a
slanderer. One of us, then, disgraces the
Office he holds, and it is time to know which
L he man. In view OF this, propose to
you, Sir compact that if you shall, before
the first day of October next make good these
charges 70 the satisfaction of the President,
ne shall st once remove me from office, and
If you fail, The same penalty shall be meted
ont to you. You have sown your gratuitous,
inexcusable calumny broadcast over the
Union, and now / solicit, 1 challenge, L defy
you 10 this test If there is the least spark
Of manliness in your composition, you will
not shrink from il. l desire to goad you to
its acceptance Office, in my estimation, is
OF little value reputation is priceless; and
my only fear that YOU will decline this offer
Is based upon the cogent evidence that your
estimate of these commodities is in an inverse
ratio 10 mlne'"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

6TWm. Hogan, Esq, of Hardin county,
Ky, was killed on Monday the 23d ult., by
being thrown from his horse. He leaves a
wife and several small children to monm his
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10

The LAWS DELAYs.-A case was called in
the supreme court of Boston, on the 18th ult,
bv Judge Shaw. The counsel informed his
honor that il was not ready. The Judge re-
marked that it was very near time it was, as
he himself, as counsel, had entered the case
long before he became Judge, and he had
been on the bench more than twenty three
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10
Consist "a ent.'

Ourueighbors of the Journal, of the Madison
Courier, and the New Albany Tribune have
manifested q degree of solcitude in the
manner in which the Sentinel chooses to no.
tice the riots and public disturbances which
are constantly occurring throughout the coun-
Try, which is truly colnmendable in them.
The consistency of their comments, however,
may be no less amusing to others than in
structivs to Us.
The Journal in one issue, wonders that
whilst generally keeping "up with the times. /"
We have failed to learn the particulars of
the Chicago riot or to have received the
Missouri" In its issue of yesterday, it copies
5snsriEs from the Tribune upon the same
po.l - aud IN the same paper transfers to
pzs ~ = yi1 lll5 yl5.ssss,, IN
vhi0h the editor Of that paper says to us,
slluding TO our expressed belief that Kansas
win be q free State, " You believe this in the
face of volumes of testimony published in
regard to the outrages perpetrated by the
5fissourians st the late eIection--in the face
hs-acoount pg6lishsd an your paper Of the burn
!sg Of The Luminayy, at Parkeville, dc.
The Courier is satisfied with the news we
publish in our paper" concerning the riots
n question, but takes exceptions to our belief
n the ultimate result of the organization of a
State government in the Territory of Kansas.
The Journal and Tribune, however, are fear
ful that our readers will not be sufficiently
pasted in the particulars in which they
seem to take a peculiar interest. If our
neighboF editors will be kind enough to pre-
serbia "rules and regulations" which we
may constantly consult and by which we
may bs governed, our unfortunate mistakes
in the management of the Sentinel, and in the
expression Of our belief in coming events, -
might more easily be avoided. In the alb
ssnce of such instructions, however, we may
now and then, come in conflict with these
gentlemen in the particulars to which we
have alluded-for which we humbly pray
forgiveness.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-05-10
Page and Bacon.

The uleeting of the creditors of Messfs.
Page q Bacon at St Louis on the 18th, to
which We alluded day or two ago, was
largely attended and the best feeling toward
that hOJNe was evinced Mr.. Bacon address
ed the meeting, regretting the circumstances
which bDnght them together, that his house
was unable to pay all their Indebtedness in
cast-that the process of conversion of their
assets would unavoidably be slow, and to ac-
complish aquick and satisfactory payment was
the object of the meeting. The proposition
which Page & Bacon now made to their cred
ltors was: to paw in cash twenty per cent. of
the amount and for the balance to give full
paid stock Of the Ohio and Mississippi Rail-
road Coz Western Division, running from st.
Louis e Vincennes,) at the rate of 80 per
cent. ofits. par value. Samuel Gaty, Esq,
one Of be Directors of the Ohio and Missis-
sippi RaQroad Co, gave some information re-
spectiDgthe situation of the Railroad Compa-
ny. htsaid the road running from st. Louis
to Nlncctlnes, some one hundred and forty
SIX mile in lenght, was SO nearly done that
lts eoniphton in August next was confident
ly expeefed; that to finish it including rolling
stock, would require an additional expendi-
ture OF S250,oOO, of which $4,000 had
been arranged for, leaving the comparatively
insignltaa sum of 100000 to be obtained
-airsxz a. trss4fes,, Treasurer Of the Com
pany, read statement, by which it appeared
that the amount of Stock issued is Sl,S2l,-
200; first and second Mortgage Bonds, g, $780,
600; that there has been expended on the
Road, in construction and equipment, S4,-
341 ,906, and confirmed what Mr. Gaty had
said in reference TO the amount required to
complete the track to Vincennes. After
speeches from Messrs. Wyllis King D. J.
Hancock, j. Leach, Alfred Vinton, &C., in
the highest degree complimentary to Messrs.
Page & Bacon, the meeting voted, with but
one negative, to accept the proposition made
by Mr.. Bacon.--N T. IIi5vne