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The American patriot., 1855-12-15
Stealing.

Two negro boys-one belong to the estate Of
A. H. Ripley, deceased, and the other one to
Capt G. A. Neafus, were tried last week for
stealing goods from several merchants in our
town. The evidence was pretty conclusive
against them-strong enough to convict-and
they were sentenced to thirty days close con-
finement-to be whipped every other day for
that length Of time, and to wear an iron for
one year.
In the course Of the investigation, facts were
developed which leads to the belief that white
men were engaged with the negroes in their
depredations, but as negro testimony cannot
avail against white men, such characters can
not be reached by the law.-Our citizens how
ever have adopted summary process to rid
the town of such useless and dangerous men,
bers, and several suspected ones have been Or
dered to leave the place.
There are others who are believed to be
deeply engaged in traficking illegally with
slaves.-Let them take warning from the past,
and look well to their ways in future.
The familiar association Of white men with
negroes is calculated to do injury both to the
slave and the master, producing insubordina
ton in the slave, which cannot but end in his
severe punishment, and giving the master
much trouble, that otherwise might be avoided.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

CRIME IN DELAwARE.-The laws in Delaware
punish with severity all manner of crime. A
man named Laborious has just been convicted
at Wilmington ofhorse stealing, and sentenced
to restore to the owner $3.50, to pay fine Of
500 to the State, to stand in the pillory for
one hour and be whipped with twenty lashes.
The same man has also been convicted of lar.
ceny, for which the sentence is to be whipped
with five lashes, to be imprisoned one day af.
ter the expiration of his sentence in the former
case, to restore $344,6o, and to wear convict
jacket six months and pay the costsl
The American patriot., 1855-12-15
fCom m u n j cate d.
A Warning.

There is that state Of feeling predominant
and becoming daily more 80 in this community,
which indicates that sooner or Inter, the slow
process Of the law will be dispensed with,-or
sienslly aided by that "out-side pressure"
which, once put in motion it may be difficult to
control. We are not the advocates in any de-
gree Of the violation Of law, yet we are never
theless, the advocates of any procedure which
will effectually close up"-and "crssh out"
what ls morally believed to be, more thani one
great evil among us. What the law cannot be
made to reach and punish, can be prevented
by means, personal in themselves, and to which
the 'iaw officers" can take NO exception, and
to whom the aggrieved parties, if aggrieved
they be, cannot, with any legal or moral hon
esty, appeal.
The '+Clintonians" are not alone interested
in the matters about which we give an link
ling" The country round about, have also
theirs-snd as great And it behooves themy
as well as those to keep sharp look out
Identity of interest creates unity Of action, and
whatever eventual means may be rssorted to-,
they will no doubt be guided by wise counsels,
as they will be welded by no unwilling hands,
We are throwing no tub to the whale,"-
but rather come broad-side at once-and say,
as Uncle Toby did to the fy--"Go-the world
is large enough both for thee and me-"
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

NOVEL SUBJECT OF TAxArIoN.-A bill ~
been presented to the Legislature of Tenness'
levying fine of five dollars on every genuF
man who wears moustache, and fine Of w.
dollars upon bachelors over thirty years y
age, for the purpose of raising money %
crease the school fund.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

The following clipped from the "Expo-
men," we indorse in full, marked as it is both
by wholesome truths and sound discretion.
We must remoddle our organization. Many
parts ofit-useless and odious-must be lop.
ped of. BUTT is to be hoped that the next
National American Convention will set all these
things to rights, and that our cause will bs
made to rest on the merits Of its political prin-
ciples alone, without any assistance from those
means oths secresy and obligation) which have
tended so much to defeat the realization of our
party hopes Let all that clap-trap machinery
be done away with and our cause will yet prove
victorious. This good move has been made in
many States, and we should follow their exam
ple
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

SAM STILL ALIvE-In the Senatorial District
composed Of the counties of Hardy, Hampshire
and Morgan, in Virginia, special election was
held, few days since, to fill vacancy, when
). d. Armstrong, Esq, American, was elected
by 232 majority.-Last April, Wise's majority
for Governor in this district was 81.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15
Things About Town.

The Fire Company turned out in full uni.
form last Monday, and made quite display.
The dress consisting of deep red shirts trim
med with black velvet, black pants, leather
belts, and firemen's caps, is very rich and
beautiful The company attended the Thes-
plan performance the same evening which ives
given for the benefit of the Fire Department.
the house was crowded to an overflowiug. Ma
ny were not able to get seats, and had to re-
main standing during the whole play The
comedy Of "The Toodles" was the piece acted,
and passed not with the eclat of some of the
proceeding plays However it was very we'll
acted, and all seemed to enjoy themselves very
much. The Corps will probably go to Wood
vile in short time, to give the good people
in that Town, the benefit Of hearing. We
predict for the company in that place, full
houses, and brilliant career.
The Society will give their next performance
in Clinton, on or about the Christmas holy
days, when, by general request, will be per-
formed the Tragedy Of Douglas" and the
comedy of "The Omnibus" in which Mr.. Nj
cholls will appear as "Pat Rooney" the Irish
Blockhead.
~ The meeting Of planters on the subject
Of direct trade, which was to have been held
at Memphis on the lst inst, was postponed to
some future time in consequence Of the slim
attendance.
TIN LEGISLATURE ofVirginia assembled on
the 3dat Richmond. Both branches adopted
resolution agreeing to 60 into the election of
a United States Senator, in place of the Hon.
James NJ. Mason, on Saturday, the sth instant.
B At business meeting of the "Shak-
spearean Society" Of Clinton, held on Wednes-
day evening Dec 18th, it was unanimously
Resolved, That the thanks of this Society
be rendered to the "Clinton Protection Fire
Company" for its patronage-with our best
wishes for the continued popularity of the
Company, and the health and happiness of
each and every member.
Resolved, That the Shakspcarean Society
places its property and prosperity under thei
protection" S. II. BUTLER, Sec'y.
The Washington Union will hereafter DO
conducted under the firm of A. 0. P. Nichol-
son and j. W. Forney, as joint editors and
proprietors, in accordance with previous ar.
rangement.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

ANOTHER DECLENsIoN Ex-senator Dickin.
son, of New York, has declined to lecture ON
the slavery question in Boston. He says -
1.-THE lecture upon this disturbing subject,
unless it is proposed to act uponit, would seem
to be barren and proftless gratuity and if
action is proposed, it must have relation to the
domestic concerns of our sovcreige equals, with
which we have no right to interfere They
left this question in other times, according to
the true sense Of the constitution, to the people
OF New York and Massachusetts,, with all its
responsibilities and irritations, to dispose of in
their own good time and manner; and may we
not in the same confiding spirit, leave to those
upon when it rests? Determined, long since,
to leave this question where the constitution
left it, were l to accept your invitation, 1
would choose for my theme The Duty of the
People Of these Free States and would er
deavor to inculcate the valued admonitions of
the Father of our Country upon sectional dis.
turbances Lest, however, formal lecture,
as proposed by your course, even invoking
non-intervention in the affairs of sovereign
States, might be construed into and admission
that it was an open question, and that by the
same rule others might arraign or assail have
determined that shall best contribute to pre-.
serve the public peace by declining to take
part in the proposed discussion"
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

H The American party in the Northern
District Of Arkansas will hold its Congression-
al Convention at Jacksenport on the second
Monday in May rs1t,
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

JOHN WILSON, formerly of the General Lana
Office in Washington, has, it is stated, been
elected to manage the immense landed estatsa
the great Chicago Railroad Company. 1t v
remored that his salary will be $4,000 pa
annum.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15
Can One Have Yellow Fever Twicef

DIR. Warren Stone, of New Orleans, thl
great Yellow Fever doctor of all the world, Al
swers this question in these words:
"1n my opinion, Yellow Fever is sp~ia
disease, the same in all lattudes and long
tudes, unmoditied by typographical causes o.
changes ofclimate, but under all circumstal
ces the same, identical and unchanged Ian
not prepared to say that one cannot have it th
second time, but these causes are very 1rs-
for, during twenty-three years residence
New Orleans, Ihave not seen single instane
Those who believe in second attacks call otF
diseases Yelloao Fscer, as the Bilious Fsrsrd
the South, &c. When that fever is epidems
anything which disturbs the system devslof
it; at such seasons it is impossible to havessy
other disease. AT such times many have A'
disease in light manner-known to be such
by the symptoms peculiar to its convalescels
yet such never have it again. Even aed'
dents and injuries occurring at such times ~
sure to be followed by Yellow Fever in fpu
twenty-four to thirty hours. The young
Creoles are many Of them educated in PaA
but after many years, ten or more, absencs
on their return do not have it, if they hlw
been acclimated before their departure. All
children have to be acclimated, but the dises's
may be run out in several generations-tc ca'
tainly is less virulent." daily Delta.
4
Mr.. FILLMORE, ex-President of the Unltn
States, who is now on visit to Holland spsas
two days at Amsterdam, and one at the b.
que, The King accorded him a private audi
ence, and received him, it is said, with grsa
afability.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

DAMAGES FOR SEDrcrIoN.-At Reading Pa,
few days ago, in an action brought against
Reubin Gring by Abraham Becker, for seduc-
tion of his daughter-under promise of mar
riage, the jury gave verdict for plaintiff of
$1,000 damages.
The American patriot., 1855-12-15

The RISE IN SUGARs--lt appears that su-
gars had gone up in England within week,
at last dates, 6s. az. the hundred, equal to l ga
II cents here. Coffee is also reported in quick
demand. In the article of sugar in England
the cost to the country, at present prices, of
its supply for the coming year, would be no
less sum than f7,OoO,0o0 sterling, in excess
of the cost for last years supply.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02
Political Preachers.

Our respected friend DR.. DAILY of Bloom
ington, has not been making political speeches,
and we are very glad of it When clergy
men begin to make political speeches it is
time for editions to write sermons, business
for which we are very well suited if zoe only
had religion But wanting that essential ele-
ment and having "the faint of secularity -
pretty strongly about US, we have never VEN
tured on this high vocation But we shall
make bold to preach to the preachers when
ever we hear that they are disgracing their
calling by taking sides in politics.
Such men as HENRY WARD BEEcHER have
no more claims to the sanctity and dignity
of clergymen than we have They make the
pulpit rostrum from which to criticize the
laws and government of the country thing
never done by Jesus Christ. My kingdom,
said the Saviour, is not of this world-words
of deep significance. implying that Christianity
operated not on external Institutions but on
the soul and conscience of the individual man.
Let politics Alone" said DIR. NoTT to a
young clergyman, and he added, "Clergy-
men who need more, have generally less
common sense than the members of other
professions. They often know much of books,
and little of men.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02
The New Albany Tribuu G.

sir. GREGG takes us to task for the incon-
sistency OF our editorials on the platform of
the recent Abolition Convention. Now the
truth is, the inconsistency is in the platform,
not In u.s. When we address Mr.. GREGG, we
say in substance, how can you, protesting to
be HENRY CLAY Wing, stand on platform
SO full of abolition as the whole scope and
tenor of the Fusion resolutions are. But
when we speak to our friends of the Journal,
we say, how can you endorse resolutions,
which, if honestly interpreted in one of their
clauses, allow slavery in part of the terrific
ries, and as to that part sanction the principle
of the Nebraska bill?
The editors Of the Journal are certainly in
quandary on this point; but we think they
are men of more political honesty than Mr.
GREGG. 1t is much easier thing for the
journal to treat the clause about the Missouri
Compromise as nullity, than for the 7riJun.
to disregard the whole tendency and spirit o.
the resolutions, and cling to one little phrase
which is very much out of place in its con
nection.
We admit however, that the Tribune i
true to its principles, for it is like the Vica
of Bray. The vicar was reproached fo
changing his religion three different time
during the reigns of HENRY VIII, MARY ant
ELIZABETH; but he replied that though h.
had changed his faith he had stuck to hi
principles, the most important of which wa
to hvs and die the Wear Of Bray. So with
the Tribune; to enjoy political ascendency
and the spoils of Office is the guiding star o
its conduct.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02
A Big Job Engaged.

A Mr.. Briggs of Cleveland, who did not
get the nomination for State Treasurer at the
Fusion convention, thus developes the objects
Of Fusionists, in an article in the Journal last
evening:
"At this time, in the Republican ranks,
there should be DO division as to the nominees
on the ticket All were fairly and honorably
nominated The PEOPLE sent to Columbus
majority Of delegates in favor Of Mr. Chase,
and lac was nominated, and should be elected
by 10000 majority; and then, if the South
wishes to divide the Union, let il be done,
and we will get up war, conquer the South
ern country, abolish Slavery, and held itas a
Province-and make, as Prentice Of the Louis
ville Journal, said, "a guano depository of South
Carolina"
That a dissolution Of these States into two
or three separate governments, to increase the
offices, and the chances of the fanatical dema-
gogues, is the object of the Fasionists is well
understood, but we did not suppose that they
had got so far advanced rs to openly talk
about I0ar ami conquest by drilled armies in
battle array. We think they are engaging a
larger job than they will be allie to get through
with We are glad, however, that they SC
early avow their designs. They are beauties
surely.-0hio Statesman.
This same Ohio Fusion Abolition Conven
ton sent greeting to the Abolition Convention
of this State which assembled on the SAM
day. The two Conventions passed simila
resolutions, and were equally furious in tbei
opposition to the Union.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02
For the State sentine

'NNN~ 'Nheilitis
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WARREN TowS-
SHIP, MARION coUNTY-THE PEOPLE AROUSED!
On Saturday last the Democrats and Ma
tional Wings held meeting at the Township
House, in Warren township, in this county.
The attendance was quite large, and the en-
thusiasm which prevailed showed that the
national men of the country are aroused
They had determined to assist in wiping out
the stain of Aboltionism which now sullies
the hitherto fair fame of Indiana.
A hickory Wagon constructed by some of
the First Ward boys, containing about 30 per-
sons from the city reached the place of meet
ing about two O'Clock, P. NJ, with the Ameii-
can flag flying and to the sound Of martial
music by those sterling Democrats, ED. DA-
Wis, and the KEELEys.
Brief, though effective speech es were made
by WIN. STEWART, WIN. B. BEACH. Try.
AN, K. FERGERsoN, and HENRY BRADY.
The meeting adjourned about five p. NJ, tc
meet again at the same place on Saturday
August 18th, at two O'Clock
Among the audience we noticed number
of national Wings, the most of whom voted
the Fusion ticket last year, but who avow they
will not do so again. Prominent among the
latter is that old Pioneer of Marion county
HARRIS TYNER, who now declares that he
will, hereafter, only vote for National men
and thatno member of the Dark Lantern or.
der shall ever receive his vote. DEMOS.
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as it has more or less taken hold Of the reli-
gious feelings of considerable portion Of
mankind. the South, upon the other side.
having been accustomed to this relation be-
tween the two races all their lives. from their
birth; having been taught in general to treat
the subjects of this bondage with care and
kindness-and / believe, in general. feeling
for them great care and kindness-have vet
| not taken this view of the subject which I
have mentioned. There are thousands Of re-
ligious men, with consciences as tender as any
Of their brethren at the North, who do not SEE
/ the unlawful1ess of slavery; and there are
more thousands, perhaps, that, whatsoever
/ they may think of it in its origin, and as a
matter depending upon natural right, vet take
things as they are, and, finding slavery to be
an established relation of the society in which
they live, can see no way in which--le, then
opinions on the abstract question be What
they may-it is in the power of the present
generation to relieve themselves from this re-
lation. And, in this respect, cander obliges
me to say, that believe they are Just as con-
scientious, many of them-and Of the reli.
gious people, all ofthem-as they are in the
North, in holding different opinions"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02

OF We take the following short extract
from " a Brief Statement of the Evansville
indianapolis and Cleveland Straight Line
Railroad Company" published by the Presi-
dent and Vice President, on the 10Th inst
By which our readers will b. pleased to see
that this important railroad, connecting our
capitol with the city of Evansville, and open
ing the White River Valley, with its great
agricultural and mineral resources, by direct
line to both cities, and their commerce, is
progressing steadily and well, in the hands OF
the efficient Observation-Disclosures.
THE ROAD, will be one hundred and fifty
miles in length, running upon direct line
from the Ohio river, at Evansville ana Lar
masco, through the great agricultural and
mineral White River Valley, to indianapolis,
the capitol of the State, there to connect with
the several lines of railroads. The road IS
divided into three general sections, to be COM
pleted and put to use continuously. The frst
from the crossing of the Ohio and Mississippi
road; the second to the crossing OF the New
Albany and Salem road; and the third to In
dianapolis.
The road is to be first class heavy L
Railroad, fully ballasted. The work has been
progressing well, with an ample force upon
the first general section of last year. About
100000 worth of graduation has been done.
Every estimate has been promptly paid by
the Contractors, and it is confidently believed
that they will complete that section OF fifty
five miles, ready for the superstructure, in
all this year, when the iron will be laid upon
it, and the section put in Immediate use
The Company are gaining strength daily,
on the line, as the work advances About
100000 of subscriptions have been added to
our capital stock, since our Report in May
last,
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if they can controvene the 31st section, | see
no reason why they may not equally as well
pass laws in conflict with any other provision
which the bill contains.
1t seems to be plain that the Legislature
are now in session, so far as the place is con-
cemed, in contraventicn of the act of Con-
gress, and where they have no right to sit,
and can make no valid legislation. Enter
tanning these views, / can give no sanction to
any bill that may be passed; and if my rea-
sous are not satisfactory to the Legislative
Assembly, it follows that we must act indie
pendant of each other
The necessary embarrassment consequent
upon this difference. Of opinion between the
Legislative Assembly and the Executive,
will be of so grave character, and so desira-
BILE to avoid, if possible, that | have most
earnestly scrutinized the grounds of my opin-
ion, and sought for all the arguments against
it with dilgent care and a willingness to be
convinced, but am constrained to say that
reflection and examination only serve to rive
upon my mind more and more strongly the
conviction of its correctness.
If | am right in these opinions, and on
Territory shall derive no fruits from the
meeting of the present Legislative Assembly
| shall at least have the satisfaction of recol
lecting that called the attention of the As
sembly to the point before they removed
and that the responsibility, therefore, rest
not on the Executive. A. Ii. REEDER.
Shawnee Meth. Mission, July Fl, 1855.
A similar message-in fact, the same veto
verbatim ct literatim-was sent TO the Coun
Gil, returning bill that originated in tina
body.
Immediately after the veto was read, tin
Legislature adjourned till Monday at noon.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-08-02
The Democratic Mass Meeting on
the 18th of August

Every Democrat in every county of the
State should take an interest in this gather
ing. Every county should be fully repre-
scented at it; aud it should be made memOra-
bic in future history as the spontaneous out
burst of a peoples enthusiasm in the cause OF
union, justice and Democracy.
Indiana occupies a proud but perilous po-
sition. 1t is not..extravagant to say that she Is
the Thermopylae of the nations hopes. New
England is hopelessly abandoned to her trea-
sonable decisions, given over by God and man
to beHeve in lies. New York and Pennsyl-
vania are distracted by internal dissensions
and uncertain in their action. The South
will indeed present one unbroken phalan1
against the encroachments of fanaticism anC
disunion. But the South unaided can dc
nothing to preserve the integrity of the
country. All national men look with inter
est not unmixed with fear to the great North
west and especially to Indiana. The defea
of the Democratic party in this State in 1875
will be the prelude to the downfall of the re
public: and this is not the language af exag
gcration but of truth and soberness. We sa
so indeed not with the timidity of croaker'
for we have no apprehensions of defeat; bu
in order 10 arouse the people to sense
the importance of coming events. The ne1
presidential contest will be one of the grand
est over fought-the battle of pure Demo
cratic principle against fanaticism, the tigI
between good and evil, between light an
darkness, not only in the soul of man but c
the broad area of continent
We want gathering of the tribes, multi
tudinous assemblage whose voices shall
like the waves of the Understanding sea-
Let the farmer leave his field, the mechan
his workshop, the merchant his counter al
come up to indianapolis to give one units
shout for the Union and the Constitution,
opposition to political priestcraft, New En-
land fanaticism and midnight conclaves.