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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
Cagting Aside their own weanons

No9IAhS As4oe Lnelr own weapons.
Among the powerful aids by which the
Black Republican party has been enabled to
reach its present towering prominence, may
be numbered the Pulpit and Petticoats.
Ciergymen of all denominations have con-
verted the pulpit into political forum. In
stead of preaching the real gospel according
to st. Matthew, Mark, Luke or John" they
have preached the political gospel according
to Kansas Instead of expounding the bible:
the version of King James-they have ha-
rangued their congregation on the subject of
slavery and disunion, and strewn their pews
with campaign documents for Fremont and
Dayton.
Women, tco, have been impressed into the
service of Black Repubhcanism. Instead of
fulfilling the mission of peace and of love for
which they are so peculiarly fitted, they have
thrown themselves into the "pcrty breaches" /"
and faced the din of political strife with tru-
ly masculine courage and energy. The whole
tribe Of Filkinses and Ncholses have caused
the welkin to ring with the noisy shouts that
have been sent up over their fiery and passion
ate appeals from the stump. 1t is only during
seasons of political excitement like that
through which we have just passed, that
such things are regarded with favor or even
tolerated. As spublic feeling assumes its wont
ed tone, such violations of the prophecies Of
life on the part of the gentIer sex-such q
prostitution ef their holy calling, on the part
of these who proclaim themselves ministers
OF God, are looked upon with feeling very
much akin TO shame and disgust
Thus it is that we now see these very par.
tizans who have reaped the full benefit of
this combination of the influence of the
Priesthood and Woman against the Democra.
ey, exhorting these self-enrolled political re-
crults, to retrace their steps aud confne them
selves to their legitimate calling. This is az
1t should be. 1t is never too late to retrieve
wrong; never too late to raise the voice Of
warning against a course OF action which aims
direct blows at the purity of the altar aud the
genial Influences OF the domestic fire-side
ltis to be regretted, however, that these con
sclentious advisers of erring Reverends and
strong minded women' had no eve to thei
short comings" till after the election. Does i
not show that they were too ready to swim
at SIM" as long as there was any prospect O
their receiving the benefit of it? How much
more strongly would it have spoken for thei
consistency and honesty if they had rebukeC
the evil in the act of commission, instead o
waiting till the mischief had been accom-
plished- They take the precaution to 'locl
the stable door after the horse has been sto
len." The fact, however, is not without it
significance. 1t shows that Democrats VIII,
denounced this wholesale and headlong in.
reference of the clergy in the partizan poll
tics of the country did it in no captious, per
scouting spirit 1t shows that the views an,
feelings which they have expressed in re
gard to it, are such as a sound and health,
pnblic sentiment will, at all times, approve
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
A visit 20 Mrs. james * polk.

One of the many pleasing incidents, says
the Nashville Union, of the recent Conven-
ton was the well-conceived and appropriate
visit OF the various companies, escorted by
ne Union Guards, to the residence OF the
estimable relic of the late President, james
K. Polk. The companies approached the
grounds by the main entrance on Church-st-
and fled through the yard, with marked pre-
cision and dccorum, paying their respects and
passing out in the same order in which they
entered. Such manifestations of resi- lect were
no less appropriate on the part Of the mill
tary than they were gratifying to the distin-
guished lady. TIE Union adds;
Having been so much identified with pub
lie life, and partaken so fully OF the senti-
meats of her i.lustrious husband, for long
years the pride and support of the Demo
cratic party, it is but natural that she
should feel an interest in the success Of
the Democracy and the consequent ascend
ancy Of its principles. But whilst she is
cordial well-wisher for the triumph of our
party on this and all other occasions, she
maintains inyiolate that lady-like reserve and
abstinence from all overt political action, so
becoming to one Of her age and position in
the esteem of the American people, irrespec-
tive of party. We trust that she may be
long spared by the decree of kind Provi-
dence, noble specimen of our countrywo-
men, to adorn society with her accomplish
ments and virtue, and as surviving link
between her distinguished husband and the
generation that is coming after him.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

ANOTHER OUTRAGE ON THE RIGHT OF SUF-
FRAGE.-We are informed that the Know
Nothing election board of Warsaw, Koscius.
ko county, refused to receive the votes ol
more than 30oiegal voters, because they were
guilty of the high crimes of being of Irish
birth, working on the railroad, and worse
than all, designed to vote the Democratic
ticket Many of those who were thus dis.
franchised had been residents of the county
for years, and most if not all of them, were
as well entitled to vote as those who assum-
ed the right 10 set the laws at defiance and
arbitrarily decide that none should vote bu
such as they in their wisdom might see fit tC
bestow the boon upon.
The same course was pursued at the 0c
tober election, and this is the way the large
fusion majority in that benighted county wa.
obtained Fort Wayne Sentinel.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

There was the usual reaction and irregu-
larity at the Second Board, bu. the sales for
the day representa- very large business.
There was much excitement during the day
in reference to the reported increase in the
bullion of the Bank of England, some sup
posing that there was figure too much in
the statement, and one private despatch pos.
itively reversing the statement The lattel
proves to be correct, according to the papers
now at hand, the decrease being f379, ,585
This important error was made by Wilmer &
Smiths Times, and continued, by the tele.
graphic agent using the summary in thai
sheet, instead of compiling the statement it
self.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

A CoINcIDENoE.-Madame Charoval, in
1880, was riding in the forest Of Creci, and
being out of sight of her servants, was attack
ed by two robbers, one of whom stood with
a pistol before her, and the other behind.
She, with an appearance Of courage. pretend
ed to draw pistol from the holsters of her
saddle. The fellows Immediately fired, but
fortunately, in such direction that they were
both shot dead, and the lady escaped.
Was there ever more striking coincidence
than exists between the above, and the late
election? The Democratic party abandoned
by the hirelings was met by the two thieves
Repub,icanism and Know Nothingism, pisto
in hand; the two miscreants fired, but sho
each other, leaving the Democracy unharmeC
to take charge of and conduct the affairs o
the nation for four years after.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

OF The Secretary of the Interior has re-
verse1 the ruling of Judge Minot, late Com
missioner of Pensions, making discrimina.
ton between the volunteer and regular SER
vice. The Secretary decides that the soldier:
in either kind of service are equally entitled
to bounty land. This decision will remove
the suspension from great number of claim:
for bounty land now pending in the Office un
der the act of 1866.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
The Cabinet.

Whatever may be thought Of the policy
Of making the new cabinet under the admin
istration of President Buchanan. thus early,
the subject of newspaper speculatio7, Is IS
one that viii be more or less on peoples ton
gues and editors pens from this day to the
fourth of March next. As long as the quail
i6catious of distinguished Democrats for Cab
met Offices are discussed in the right spirit
and with single eye to the public veal, no
harm can result from the discussion, if it
should be productive of no good. 1t must
be the desire, we think, of every true Demo-
crat and of every sincere friend Of the Re-
public, that Mr.. Buchanan should surround
himself by such Cabinet as viii give success
to his administration upon the principles of the
Cincinnati Platform Even when animated
by such feelings, tits not to be expected that
public preference should manifest itself in
favor Of any very limited number of individ-
uals,. where there are SO many who would
reflect credit upon post OF that character.
Mr.. Buchanan has large field of good and
worthy men from whom to select his Off
cial advisers, and the judgment and keen
discrimination of the man, as evinced in a
public career of nearly forty years, afford the
fullest guaranty that the American people
may repose with the utmost safety upon the
wisdom of his choice
These remarks are suggested by the ap-
pearance in the Cincinnati Enquirer, of yes
tsrday, of long article passing in review the
names Of such distinguished Democrats as
public opinion might be likely to single out
for Cabinet appointments, and concluding by
naming particular individuals for the respec-
tive offices to be filled by the President.
The article of the Enquirer Is conceived in
the right spirit, and is, in every respect, un-
exceptionable. As a matter of general in
terest, we give the result Of the Enquirer's
speculations, or, to speak more properly, its
preferences, in reference to the Cabinet to be
appointed for the next four years: ..,.r
SECRETARY OF STATE,
HERSCHEL v. JOHNSTON, of Georgia.
SECRETARY OF TREASURY,
DANIEL s. DICKINSON, of New York,
SECRETARY OF WAR,
JOHN A QUITMAN, of Mississippi.
SECRETARY OF NAVY,
JAMES A. BAYARD, of Delaware.
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR,
. JOSEPH A. WRIGHT, of Indiana.
POSTMASTER GENERAL,
BENJAMIN +. HALLETT, of Mass.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
OF The New York journal Of Commence
of Saturday. in its money article saws

"The Sub-Treasury continues to disburse
considerably more than its receipts, and the
banks are gaining specie from this source.
On Monday half million will go to Wash
ington for disbursement there. The money
market is without material change tempo
rary loans are more easily negotiated, but bu.
siness paper, unless of strictly prime quality
sells slowly.
The Stock market is very buoyant; at the
First Board very large sales were made a
higher rates for nearly all descriptions, and
there was unusual excitement. AT the Sec
ond Board, the activity continued, and we
make comparison between the highest rates
to-day ard the lowest prices of last week il
few particulars
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.-The New Orleans
papers announce that company ofmerchants
in Hayre have established line of steam
ships between that city and New Orleans.-
There are three steamers in the line. The
first sailed from Havre, on the Goth Septem-
Der. BY touching at Havana, and connec-
ting branch lines of steamers thence with the
other West India and Gulf ports, this line
would be successful rival of the English
West India Line, and would prove a paying
enterprise we should think; while it would
afford valuable facilities to trade between
New Orleans and France, which is now done
principally through the New York steamship
lines. 1t is a wonderful undertaking for
New Orleans, that with all her foreign COM
merce, owns scarcely ship, and who has al
ways been dependent upon New York COM
panies to keep up her steam communica'
tons along her own coasts, and with Texas
and Florida.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
JOHN W. STEVENSON, of K,

Not among the least interesting features of
the article of the Enquirer is the following
beautiful and well deserved tribute to our
own State and to two of her prominent citizens
whose names are closely identified with her
past history, and whose gallant services in
the canse of Democracy entitle them to an
honorable future.
"In the arrangement of Cabinet and in
the distribution Of the high Offices Of the Ad-
ministration there is no State which can pre-
sent stronger claims for consideration and fa-
vor than Indiana, that gallant and true State
Of he West which, at a perilous moment in
the recent severe conflict, came so happily to
the relief and salvation Of the party. and who
of that State-besides the distinguished and
energetic Democrat who now fills so worthilv
the second post in the Republic, and whose
eminent tact and ability cannot be spared
from the floor Of the Ssnate-has rendered
more brilliant services in that contest than
Governor Wright? The Sscretaryship oi
the Interior is position in the said Admin
istraticn for which few men possess higher
qualifications than Governor Wright. Hi:
appointment would give universal satisfac-
ton. -.-.t
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
NJ The betting Oh Kentnrku has hear

6 The betting Oh Kentucky has been
very heavy. We know of many instances OF
bets of extraordinary magnitude having been
made on the result of the late election.
Lands, negroes, cash-everything that is
property in Kentucky has been staked
throughout the State. Hundreds of men are
doubtless entirely ruined, and thousands
sorely impoverished.-Gn. Com.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

0TThe Valparaiso Observer gives the fol
lowing account of an attempted abduction il
that place on Saturday week:
Miss Sophia E. Walker, who lives With
Mr.. Calkins while out in the yard about ter
O'Clock on Saturday night, was seized by two
men, her month stopped with turf, her hands
tied behind her, and carried in a westerly di
rection as far as the Baptist Church, when
being closely pursued, she was dropped and
left, Mr.. Calkins and Mr.. Carpenter, who
had heard her stifed cries and followed
took her home before they knew but that she
went away IN some delirious fit, as she had
been recently ill. The perpetrators of thu
outrage are pursued but notyet heard Of.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

The stock of pork at New York on the ist
inst, was $500 brls., against II, ,904 on the
first of October, and 1852 on the first of
November, 1856. The stock of beef on the
1st inst. was 8,084 brls. against Il, ,438 LIST of
October, and 1852 on the 1st of November,
1855.
The Cincinnati Gazette of Saturday, says:
"Hogs were offered to-day, for delivery, at
easier rates, but one lot in the depot brought
SO 37%c. Sales were made of green meat at
5La5Hc for shoulders, and 7Hc for hams.
New mess pork is offered for future delivery
at S16; and small sales of old were made at
$16 so. The figures at which the market has
opened for green meat, and the prices obtain
able for pork and lard for delivery, discourage
packers, who in most cases, show no disposl.
ton to operate at present figures. private
letter from New York says that the stock OF
pork in that market is down to 1890 bbls., oi
which, 1,2OOSels are sold for shipment"
The Vincennes Sun of the 9th inst. hears
of no movement in hogs, of consequence, il
its neighborhood. Some few sales were ma.
king at S4 gross and 81 so nett. Severa
heavy dealers in hogs were looked for at tha
| point daily.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

TWe have no reason to change the opin-
ion we expressed couple Of weeks since re-
pecting the number of hogs that will be ct for
slaughtering this fall, and sill think that
prices will open at about $500 though We
hear of no new contracts being made.-En
c<nnes Sun.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

OF The New York Herald says the elec-
ton of Mr.. Buchanan will "come like athun.
der-clap on the European governments" Nc
doubt of it. The monarchists of Europe have
never exhibited a very high degree of par.
! tiality for Democratic thunder from Amer.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

G A chaplain was once preaching to a
class of collegians about the formation of bad
habits. "Gentlemen." he said, "close your
ear against bad disccurses" The scholars
Immediately clapped their hands to their
ears, and the chaplain looked rather funny at
so practical demonstration.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

OF At the recent State Fair, DR.. Stark, of
Hanover, Va, got premium Of S20 for rails
ing $40 measured (not estimated) bushels of
turnips to the acre. Mr.. Stephens, Of Hen
rico, raised 392 bushels of potatoes to the acre.
Amt they whoppers-the turnips and pota-
toes
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

The DELAWARE LANDS IN KANsAs-The
Delaware Trust lands in Kansas, to be sold
on the 18th inst, lie mostly in what is known
as the Kansas Valley, commencing on the
Missouri River, few miles above the mouth
of the Kansas River, and are supposed to be
the best in the United States. They embrace
a strip of ten miles in width, extending
westward forty miles, two hundred thousand
acres Of which are to be sold.
Although the land is of great value, the
great body of it has been appraised by the
Government at only one dollar and twenty.
five cents per acre-the lowest sum which
the treaty would allow-and the highest al
twelve dollars. The average appraisemen
per acre is said to be one dollar and seventy
five cents. The $500 lots in Leavenwortl
are appraised at from 81 to SO each, onl!
by those officially appointed to fix the valu
alton. The average is about So 90 lot.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20
GA Chicago circular dated Novembel


0TA Chicago circular dated November
9th, says:
The Journal of Commerce New York;
publishes an estimate of the quantity of grain
now on the way to New York, which. inclu-
ding 100000 bushels credited to Chicago in
store, places the total at over II, 100000 bu.
We subjoin an estimate of wheat here and on
the way, which differs materially from the
large one given by the Journal of Com
merce:
Buffalo to n. York, average time
II days at 10000 bushels, daily
shipments, 10000
Oswego to n. York, average time
8 days, at 10000 bushels daily
shipments. $4,000
On the lakes, in transitu, about 100000
In store at Chicago 100000 bush, a.zss
half for export, 100000
In store along shore 100000
Total on the way to N. York, 2,640OOO
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

6TThe New York Herald announces that
the following gentlemen vii probably be
candidates for q. s. Senator next winter, al
Albany: Horace Greely, James Watson
Webb, William @. Bryant, Henry j. Ray
mond, and James Gordon Bennett.
This list is made up entirely of the rep.
ressntatives Of ths newspaper press embra.
cling the editors of the Tribune, the Courier
and Enquirer, the Evening Post, the Times
and the Herald.
Bennett we presume, acts upon the prin
ciple that he "who neglects to provide fo
his own household is worse than an inf
del" al
The politicians must look out for them
selves.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

Ninety DaySi i'm the Importing Business
What n Fast Young Man can Do and
what One DID.
The arrest of the young man Thomas Z.
Wright, and the developments thereby
! brought out, continue to be a subject OF
general remark, not only on 'Change and
among business men, but with the commu-
nifty at large.
AS a revelation of ''sharp practice" it
throws entirely in the shade the operations of
| that other fast man Huntington, the Wall-st.
broker. And besides, it is vastly more ro-
mantle; though to be sure, as in all such
cases. it is, in measure, a sad reality-at
least to the victims.
The story, though extending over period
of only ninety days, would be very long
one if told in detail. 'Tis slightly complica-
ted TOO, and the financial terms necessary to
It's elucidation would bother any but busi-
ness man well posted up.
The suit upon which the arrest of Wright
was ordered, and which is now pending, is
brought by Jean j. Suiter, ct al, and is only
one of dozen Of a similar character.
The proceeding is under the act against
fraudulent and absconding debtors, and is
Intended TO compel the prisoner to account
to his creditors for ali the property now in
his possession.
John W. Wright the second defendant
aud the brother and partner of the prisoner,
is now in Illinois, tits said, with the books OF
the concern.
According to Mr.. T. P. Wright's own
statement, there is vast discrepancy between
his effects and liabilities
He Acknowledges the following liabilities
Schedule OF LIABILITIES.
The firm owes to Denistoun,
Wood & Co. about. ...... $4,000 90
As collateral security for part
of this claim, the said D., w.
& Co. hold certain promissory
notes and bills OF exchange,
but of the amount thereof the
said Wright has no knowl
edge.
Jane E. P. Wright about. $1,000. 1900 90
Edinburg & Glasgow Blk, about 1000 90
Henny and Others, about. --.-.--.. 5000 90
Actions have also been COM
menced against Thomas P. Ind
John w. Wright on the follow
ing claims, viz:
esn and Jacob Suffer-. 1900 5000 90
Matthew Dunnett and another. 815 76
Daniel Macarthur and others.. ISIS sc
James Brown..-. 374 90
Robert B. Park. 44S 20
James Brown. ....... 9O1 So
Matthew Dunnett and another. 582 78
Matthew Dunnett and another. 212 63
Jean Fisch and another 393 SO
Lewis Park k-"..-. ...... 900 90
James Porteous--...-- 826 65
j. \. Fisch and another,......... 1852 90
G. w. Claz.... ............... 167 76
Total 81, $50 rs
Besides these, two actions are
commenced against the defendent,
which, if successful, leave him in
further debt:
To John Higgins. ns............... S1,2S1 %
To j. Higgins and j. Farrell. $500 90
His individual liabilities amount to 776 OC
| n
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

Total. ..........-.-...... S75,637 20
Parties likely to know are of opinion that
the total amount OF his liabilities will great
ly exceed those which he thus acknowledges.
The following he states to be a correct in
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

CJ-The u. s. Land Office, re-established
at Vincennes, is now ready for business.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

6JClay County Coal is selling in this city
at Is cents bushel.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-11-20

uOver three miles of Gas pipe have
been already laid in Terre Haute.