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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

ArTRocIoUs RAPE.-A negro named ScoTT
was committed to the Evansville Jail on Sat
urday last, in default of $1,000 ball. for com.
hitting rape upon white girl, aged bu
fifteen years. The attrocious act says the
Evansville Ehqrirer, was committed in hel
fathers kitchen, while the father was in the
house, some distance off. The name of the
girl was BRAsDERs, and she was to have beer
married IN a short time.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

OF We learn that the Democracy Of Shell.
byville have rendered to Hon.. THOMAS A.
HENDRrcKs, our present excellent Re.resenta-
tive in Congress, a complimentary Supper, -tc
come off on Friday evening next in that town
This is hattering compliment to Mr.. H..
coming as it does, from his neighbors and those
to whom he is best known. We anticipate
pleasant evening with our Shelby friends OF
that "occashun." 49,,
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Adiournaent of the Legislature.

This body Closed its session yesterday be-
tween eleven aud twelve in the day. This
Fusion Legislature which promised every
thing has ACCOMPLISHED little. The Prohibi-
tory Law and theiwo Bank Bills are its prin=
ciple acts of commission.
The Senate passed the usual Complimentary
resolutions to its officers and Is close was
distinguished by the decorum md good feel
ing which should always attend Legislative
assemblies, and which usually Do attend those
imbued with Democratic principles The
House adjourned pending the resolution to go
into the election to allthe office which would
become vacant before the next meeting. The
proceedings in the House wep noisy, bitter,
and undigni6ed.
The failure to elect a Senator must be
charged on the Fusion party. Il devolved on
this Legislature to determine tie mode of cleo
ton, as our law had LETT thai matter OPEN
The Senate proposed a plan, by concurrent
vote, which is considered by the first jurists of
the country as the only legitimate one.
The plan was dsregarded. The Senate,
then, proposed to elect by joint resolution ;
but this reasonable proposition met no favor
Why were not the other d.Ecers elected
The responsibility rests with tie majority OF
the House. .fa nsri
The Senate were determs as respects
u. s. Senator, to be a co-criia.cte branch o.
the Legislature, as the Cons.lii ton Intended
and not nullity. They Wee Filing to elect
by cocurrent vote, ORION fail the bill, b,
Joint resolution. But they hae 30 disposition
to throw obstacles n the " aec.iEz III
Other officer. The q F5ssll u....' =.
tiifSffFEOssss should
FOR the purse -ssrssii q 40 officers, IN
Guiding Eeaatc. opposition mast bear
the blame. ia'fF ;b.5 ~
During the discussion, the representative
from this county, Mr.. NEwcoMB, entertained
the Huoseb by comparing the Democratic party
to the Tories of South Caroline and arrogating
to himself and his fellows, thebravery and pa
triotism of MARIoN's troop. hn
We have read the Life of MARION, to which
Mr.. Newcomb referred, with sOmuch courtesy
and dignity we never knew that the gallant
Partisan was afraid or ashamed to own his
principles. We remember that after the close
of the revolutionary Struggle, the Legislature
of South Carolina passed an act of indemnity,
exempting our officers and soldiers FINN all
prosecutions for any thing they had dene
during the war. FRANCIS MARION requested,
and his request was granted, that he might
be specially exempted from the protection OF
the Statute. -a
He challenged investigation and wanted
no veil of oblivion and darkness to be drawn
over any part of his conduct. Will the
members of that secret onder which now con-
stitutes strong political element in our coun-
try, dare to initiate the manly behavior OF
MARION?
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

The CAPITOL or OHIo.-Ever since the
commencement of the year 1888, the State
of Ohio has beOn engaged in the business OF
erecting capital building at Columbus. ID
is not yet finished, nor does there seem 20 DO
much prospect Of its being soon- The money
appropriated for il since the commencement,
amounts IN the aggregate TO S6o6. 575. whsn
finished, it will be the most superb State
House in the Union; and so il ought TO bs
in view of its cost-Ledger.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Tn way the Allies treat the Turks

The most perfect good feeling exists b.
tween tho French and English ON the raf-d
soldiers and officers; they salute each othe1(
with the common term, buono Inglese,'1
+" buono Francese," good English, good
French, and both equally detsst and despiss
the Turks, kicking and heating them liz
Turkish dogs, as they themselves for1usrlJ
treated the Christians. l myself saw q tn.
kish officer with his face all cut and bleeding
from the sword of am English soldier who
escaped with a slight reprimand, whereas III
the offence had been committed against ah
English or French officer, by Turkish s.A-
dier, he would have been shot Immediately.
DR. RiQLtex ~. ~ /. - -
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

The CANVASS IN VmGINIA- Henry A Wise,
the Democratic candidate for Governor is
canvassing the "0ld Dominion" with an
energy and ability never surpassed We
learn from his card, published in the Rich
mond Enquirer, that he has addressed seven
teen meetings from Accomac to Alexandra,
and has been fifty-five hours ON the stump
within the last thirty-eight days. He has
nearly completed the canvass in the eastern
part of the State. The Democracy of. the
whole Union feel the most extreme solicitude
in Mr.. Wise's success.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
NEW ALBANY AND SAxprskY RAILROAD.

NEW ALBANy AND SANDrsKY RAILROAD
The New Albany city council, by avote o.
seven to four, has directed the appropriate
committee to report an ordinance ratifying
the subscription, by the city, of 100000 tc
the New Albany and Sandusky Railroad
Company.
This is a good move on the part of the
Council, and will add a fresh impetus tc
the already progressive spirit of the most
beautiful city in the State.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

FALL or CHuRcH.-We learn that a
church being erected in Martinsville, Morgan
CO., Ind, fell down few days since, burying
twelve men beneath the ruins, all of whom
were seriously injured, and four supposed to
be beyond recovery. l.fl
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

RAILROAD DIREcToRs-The following gen.
Cincinnati and Fort Wayne Railroad: P. b
BAILEY, K, r. FLEMING, SAMUEL DEcKER
ANTHONY PITTMAN, A. STONE, Mr.. GooDRIcH
n. GARRETT Mr. HUNT and W. Il. DENNIS
The Directors have elected the following Off
GERS: ?. P, BAILEY, President: A. STONE
Secretary and Treasurer. a
The work on the road is to be prosecuted
with vigor on the opening of Spring. ga
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
ed alike on the verge OF the grave

OF The gallant Democracy of Washing
ton County hold Mass Convention at Salem
to-day for the purpose of effecting thorough
County and Township organization. There
ara no truer or more active Democrats in the
State, than those of old Washington and
when the great contest of sc comes off, they
will be found with their armor on, and will
giveg God report of themselves in the shape
of five hundred majority for the Democratic
tiokat
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Hon. H. P. Biddle's Discourse on Art.

Hon. II. p. Biddle's Discourse on Art.
This beautiful address was delivered in
Lafayette, Indiana Had it been read before
one of the royal academies in Great Britain
it would have been pronounced worthy
of Sir JOSHUA REYNOLDS, or of the author OF
Modern Painters. 1t is the very distilled es-
sence of elegant scholarship. We subjoin a
few extracts
Music is peculiar i'm its effects Ittells no
story, and expresses no definite thought but
fills the soul withemoton In this it isquite
similar in its effects to Architecture. 1t is
also sometimes capable of xrousing passion,
particularly with the powers of association
Architecture, SCI lpture, and Painting, adj
dress themselves to the sight. Mnsic appeals
to another sense. 1t finds the heart by many
avenues inaccessible to the other Arts Othel
Arts are fixed in form, Music is forever flow,
ing and yet too, it has its form, like beau
full thing in motion. 1t is indeed liquid
Poetry. 1t has neither weight, shape, size
nor material and is the sweetest AMI pures
of all the Arts. No place can be made worse
/ by its presence, nor can it be degraded. BAD
association may accompany it, but Of itself il
never leads to wrong. All the Arts, except
Music and Architecture, may be used for vi.
cious ends; these may not in this they have
a superiority over the Others. Nothing ii
more fleeing than music, yet if it is eyel
going, it is ever coming too, and thus may be
ever present. 1t is the soul of Art, without
4 its body All the Arts reach the soul, but
J Music seems to be soul itself. Ii is the only
f Art that we attribute to the Angels IS
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

For Foul NosEs-Dip small swab into
tar, then roll in salt. Put some on the nose,
and compel the sheep to swallow some
Wool Gyosoer
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Horrors of War.

A correspondent of the London Times
give us the following picture of the CHASTITY
realities of human misery.
"a largo number of sick, and fear dying
men, were sent in Balaklava to-day on French
mule litters, and a few of our bat horses.
They formed one of the most CHASTITY pro-
cessions that ever poet imagined. Many of
those men were nearly dead. With closed
eyes, and open mouths, and CHASTITY attenuat-
ed faces they were borne along two and two,
the thin stream Of breath, visible in the frosty
air alone, showing they were still alive.
One figure, was horror-a corpse, stone
dead, strapped upright in his. seat, its legs
hanging stifiy down, the eyes staring wide
open, the teeth set on the protruding tongue,
the head and body nodding with frightful
mockery of life at each stride of the mule
over the broken road. No doubt the man
had died on his way down to the harbor
As the apparition passed the only remarks
the soldiers made were such as this There's
one poor fellow out of pain, any wayh' An
other man / saw with the raw flesh and skin
hanging from his finger, the naked bones OF
which protruded into the cold air, undressed
and uncovered. This was case of frost-bite
Ii presume. Possibly the hand had been
dressed but the bandages might have drop
ped off. All The sick in the mule litter seem
ed alike on the verge of the grave.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

or The Madison Banner complains o{/
great scarcity of potatoes. fit Toy seed IN th1
region. E
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
e New York Herald
duction of the ~


The ALTERATION IN THE IA
wonderful I" see how meek and
old profession organs are under the
infection of new tariff. After
been clam0Flng might and main for
crease in the duties as the only cure
evils under which the country Is suiferinS
of sudden and almost without notice 5
House of Representatives passes a bill to cut
down those duties yet twenty per cent; and
actually there is hardly SO much ssa eroan
heard from the bewildered protecEn;sts
Let us hope that this IS symptom Of return.
ing common sense. and that the unfortunate
persons who have been so long crazed on this
subject viii now become useful and intelh-
geut members of society. AL however,
cannot be classed in this improving category.
The Washington correspondent Of the CoH-
rier and FilQuirer is very affecting in describ-
ing the ills which he foresees must grow on.
of this diminution of the customs duties.
According 10 this authority, the reduction will
cause a great increase Of imports, which viii
lead to a financial reaction, which must 'cnp-
pie the ceuntry's energy, and PROSTATE private
business"
Now this is fair sample Of the sort of log
ic these protectionist have been hashing up
for the last twenty years. The Argument
if it can be digni6ed by such title-is that
low duties produce large imports, while high
or protective duties tent TO decrease them.
Ii IS quite clear to any man not blinded by
the protective NADIA that the consumption Of
foreign goods will be in every country in exact
proportion to the demand for them that the
people win buy them If they want them, and
can afford il. no matter how high the dIlty
may be, and that if they do not want them
or cannot afford them, they would not impolt
even though there should DO no duty at all
For instance, under tsae compromise act Of
1882 high duties were enacted vet IN five
wears under the working of that act.- rfs1uI
ports rose from about one hundred million
to one hundred and eighty per anuum- The
~-lt7--ery obvie<. During the sazua(
49, expanded in tbeir
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
IDEAL PROTOTYPES.

Az Poetry addresses the mind alone, of
course it has no material FORM | do not
mean that UeTSe has no form, for it has many
forms, which are external signs of Poetry,
hut 1 allude 10 the subgec, of the poem, which
is wholly ideal. But because it is ideal, and
not material, it does not follow that it has no
form; for an idea has its form, symmetry, pn,-
portions, as well as a material substance. In
deed every material thing is but an idea ex-
pressed in matter; and the ideal world is no
less real than the actual. Every thing must
exist in idea before it can take real form as
we might, without impiety, suppose the Gre
alton existed in the mind of the Deity before
He spoke it into actual being. Indeed the
ideal world is the true world here the inn.
agination is plastic to form whatever it choo-
SEES it is the material world that is stubborn
and distorted. Man can form nothing in the
world of matter until the object first has its
prototype in his idea; and many of his noblest
thoughts cannot find their representatives in
matter because they express moral qualities.
In this sense it is then, that we mean a
l'oem must have its form, and if it fail in this
it will offend the imagination as much as a
statute without an arm, a picture without
an eve, would offend the sense of sight. The
imagination is not like the axe, chisel, or
brush, it finds no such stubborn stuff as wood,
marble, or canvass to work upon all is plas-
tic, every thing yields to Its power. tits true
poem has many minor ideas and images,
but they should all be subservient to the
grand idea or image which completes its form !;
so has a picture or statute many members,
as its feet, hands, body, head, which all go 10
form the complete image; and without which
it would not please; nor would poem af-
ford us pleasure, however bright and beautiful
its parts might be, unless they all went to
complete its ideal form il 'a.t ~
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ed finish Of the classical models, it is in the
main correct. To the Hebrew leading his
PASTORAL life the creation was new, and his
images would naturally be bold; his poetry
would therefore be like the gem fresh from
the mine, which might be improved by art,
but would necessarily lose in the pI ocess some
of its weight and fire. The Hebrew mind
was formed under the peculiar dispensation
to which that favored people were subject,
while the Greek mind was moulded by a
mythology which deified material beauty;
and the effects Of these causes are plainly
seen in their poetry. Hebrew poetry is
spiritual and subjective. Greek poetry is
artistic and objective. The former is based
on the internal emotions Of the soul, the latter
appeals more TO the external senses; and in
this respect the Hebrew must have the
preference even over the Creek a vs.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
HEBREW POETRY.

The poetry of the Hebrews is the oldest on
record. Its characteristics are boldness and
grandeur; its spirit is highly lyrical, though it
has not the form of classical ode. In fervent
feeling and majestic thought no poetry has
.-1aaled it TO the modern mind it seems
lIIIIi ?. nd nns.nnscted, snd clothed in pro-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08
Relations Preiudices.

C.RsiigiOus prejudices have been appealed tc
BY the new organization, and the ghost of Pc.
iitirai Ponerv evoked 10 frigbten the timid
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

ls We are compelled TO protest against the
s.s- poisonous tendency of some of the attacks Of
1.-the new organization; as we believe that they
lead to a virtual destruction of the constitu-
- tiotsof our country. .......'..
-.46l The constitution of the United States moi
only prevents Congress from passing any Law
respecting an establishment Of religion Of
prohibiting the free exercise thereof, but ex
- 1resslv declares that no religious test shall
'sos.ever be required as a qualification for any
ID office or public trust under the United States
These provisions in their letter, we know, art
-l.eonly applicable TO the action Of the genera
government. But they embody an expires
Ore Sion Of the uaincipe of perfect religious free
dom on which American Republicanism il
- based ; and they have been substantially re
b..a. reated I'M every State Constitution Witt
-z,athe exception of some of the Legislators o
laL Massachusetts, with the bigotry but withou
= the virtues Of the Puritans. very few of the
a new party la0pOse in express terms to dis
-sassf franchise al catholics What they cannot de
directly, they are resolved to accomplish in
PCS directly The naturalization laws can be re
pealed which will exclude all foreign catho
lies. Although native catholics will not be pre-
Ell vented from voting they viii, by the fore.
ailiA of numbers and vituperation, be excluded
= from holding any Office or exercising any III
huence.
The conduct of the new organization Is ik'
that of the Turkish Sultan, who being pro
hibited by the Koran from beheading Mutt
Tor priest) had one, who had offended him
I. - pounded to death in mortar. The koraI
intended to protect the priesthood from th'
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-08

pacltated to hold Offices created by law
4th. The agent is to be the judge as TO
whether an individual requires liquor for
medicinal purposes. He decides whether you
are sick or well. The law prescribcs for you.
There is no appeal from the agent, and you
may he dying and drink might save you,
b { if he refuses, die you must. Is not this Q
remarkable power to confer on an individual
The County, too, becomes party L, the
liquor traffic. You are to be taxed to buy
! liquor for the agent to grow rich on. He en-
only sell, it is true, at 25 per cent advance on
cost, but who is to regulate the cost He
may buy at three prices loDaindlly. If the
agent buys liquor and does not sell it, the
county loses. The county is n partner IN
liquor selling-is this right? If you make
cider and drink it. or buy it and drink it, YOU
are degraded from your rank as Tree citizen
you are incapacitated to serve on jury, il
any case arising under this act. Is this re-
publicansim, or is it really crime to drink
cider
9Th. If liquor be found in any public house
it is proof that it was kept for illegal sale
The evidence is presumptive of and guilt and
the owner of the house must prove his inno-
isence The farmer who occasionally takes
in persons for the night, is presumed to keep
a public house, and if he has any liquor, is
presumed 10 keep it for illegal sale and il
/ subject to the penalties of this act
9th. On the affidavit of three individuals
your house may be searched from top to bot
tom, if in any part of it there is tavern store
grocery, business Office, shop, &c. &c, or your
private dwelling, disconnected from any OF
these, if six months before the occupier has
been convicted under this act. | need say
nothing about this search, seizure and confs-
cation. II you, fellow citizens, are willing that
on the oath of any three scoundlrels your
houses may be. searched, l am not. You
have to remember that this search is not anal
ogous to that for stolen goods, for there is no
receient crime alleged. The liquor is to be
confiscated, too, although it may be kept for
legal uses There isno similarity in the con-
fseation of counterfeiter's tools, for they can
not be kept for legal purposes. ! must express
Tiny opinion that reformations are not to be
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-22
HIsvN
III IsvN
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERY STORE
7 AMopenng an entirely ncr stoet of
TEAS.
WEST ISnss GODnS.
Gi&GesCE,Fs -aND
~ 4
Among Which arc the Following:


Very superior y. HysoH Tea, choice do. fair do.
Very choice, iragrnt Gunpowder do extra Ooloug do
Good do do, Old GOV. Java Coffee common do Rio do
FuiiiH's pFep'd Cocoa. Crusl'd Sugar, Puiy ID do.
" ltite, Coffee do, Brown do. Golden Syrup, Sugar
Hoase. do, n o Moiassas, various qualities Tobacco
from choicest 10 cheap price. Pure Saeratus Soda. C.
Tartar, Autmcgs, Mace. Cloy e.. boe and Grind Gin
nanon, Alspiee aud Pepper Ginger. Pickles in gals
and ht-gais.. Pcppersiuce, Tomato ketehup, Cider
Vinegar, Mustard, New Rice, Table and Dairy Salt.
Cigon- Currants, New Layer Raisins, Good old do,
Seedlcss do, sago, MaCtaroui. Vermacei. Ord
Peaches Pared, 10 impaired, Picked Trout, White
Fish, Mackerel, Smoked Herring, Cod Fish, Soap,
various kinds, Star Candies Pressed do W. b. Whale
Oil Lard do indigo, Fig Blue Alum Starch, s. Petre.
CoPpeFas, soft shelled Almonds Pecan Nuts, Brazil
ito, flberts, Bed Cords, Clothes Lines. Brooms Mops
Clothes Baskets, Wash Tubs, Zine Washboards, and
no p Pals, Brush Brooms, Flour Buckets, Spice
Boxes, DE, Se, all selected expressly for Family
Use.
y SAli Goods warranted ms recommended
At the Brick Store, Main ard Front streets.
tStofe recently occupied by McAianus & Shcpherdl
c. N. HAWKES..
Davenport. Doe IA, ls5tdSwtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-22
CANNON & INA

I aEEtAis day formed partnership for the pnr-
i pose % carrying on HE generui Lumt or and
riaiHg business. and respectfalis inform the public
t!dt they have received their Machines, and the
pen.Ig pfnaF isaton viii be prepared TO iii orders
A the shortest notice, and solicit share IF patron
age. J. Al. CANNON,
Doc 9, 1854 d wifi w. L.. SM ALL.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-22
Ealr hundred Acres

nF beautiful prairie land, siaated |. miles from
T. Farnuin on Inc n, and II. Rail Road ard 10 mile
from Davenport. Price $500 per acre ana a liberia
credit given for large part Of The purchase money,
ian - For sale by WHITE Il GoRBlN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-22
One of tho Best
Great Bargains

Snle few 80 acre tracts Of annfroYcA land
clinton county. Price IS per aere-ferfns
sfer .sh, balance in iOyears with 10 per cent inter-
TX rs 1s.5 WHITE CoRBlE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-22

ME Undersigned most respectfully returns his
thanks - the citizens Of Barehgort md the put
lie Generality, for ther very liberal patronage during
The past s2Gsou--aEd indiEgle demand oi his Gus
ers greater han he could supply, he has been in
oeted AZ large cost 10 enlarge his Min, and put in
an entire Engine and MacAiuery--so as 10 he en-
abled 10 furnish mich larger quantity hereateT;--
lGa9a3tlQn 20 whicR am about to erect Puninl.
VINO vii haze entire management Of the Planning Alll
alGd deFqia has hoe attention * ffna his long ex-
perienea IN tlis branch Of the hsincss--he cannot
TINT q glF s.si&etinl-and beiaG luy prepared on
tue aPegjHg Of navigation 81 alt orders Ia my line
~ III be pleased To receive share Of public favor
j. NJ. CANNON.
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