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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
Hints for Housek eepers.

The attractiveness Of a rsom does not depend
on the richness and expense of it's furniture, but
on the taste which selects and arfanges it. A
city parlor is no model for one in the country
that which is suitable for one may be entirely
inappropriate to the other. Elegant furniture,
rich curtains. snowy mirrors, and velvet carpets
belong to those who have nothing pleasant to
look upon without the walls Of their dwelling
but in the country simplicity is far more de
sirable, and in better taste. l do not like a
profusion of gliding anywhere. 1t always has a
lawdry and vulgar look, but in a country house
it is shocking.
There should be a correspondence in the
furniture of a room. People who have never
thought of this, would be surprised at the beau
tiful effect Of harmony in color that can be Sc
cured by proper attention. They are pleased
but they do not knew why they are pleased. |
well recollect the impression made upon my
mind years ago by a simple parlor furnished in
the most economical style. The wood work
was painted cream color. The paper was of a
small figure, buff and white. There was a sofa
in the room, The chairs had mahogany colored
frames and cane seats. There were various
smaller seats made of soap-boxes and shoe boxes,
covered with brown and buff striped furniture
calico. The effect was exceedingly pleasing
What a pretty room this is" was the exclama-
ton of almost every visitor. There were but
two colors in the room, although there were va
rious shades of them. brown and buff. These
afforded an agreeable contrast, and harmonized
admirably together.
Another room has often pleased me, where
the furniture is all birds eye maple. Instead
of a stuffed sofa, there is a cane-seated one,
similar to the chairs. A hair cloth ssfa may be
comfortable, but where it affords a violent con-
trast 10 chairs and tables, it is not SO pretty as
something more simple. Damask and plush /
do no: consider at all desirable in most country
houses. Where there are curtains, they should
be of a color which either corresponds with, or
contrasts well with the carpet and paper.
Furniture should not be stationed in a row
against the wall as if drawn in military order,
but should be placed where they would most
naturally and socially be used. No particular
directions can be given about these things, for
each individuals taste must preside in her own
house but hints we often find to be of value TO
us.-American AQriculturist.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24

Our old line readers will undoubtedly be
pleased to notice the National Democratic
State Sicket flying at our mast head. A bet
ter set Of candidates we will venture to say
has never been presented TO the voters of In
diana That the ticket will succeed is un
questionable. We predict its election by a
triumphant majority of not less than twenty
thousand. The good feeling and harmony
existing in the ranks at the present time, is
an indication Of success too sure to be mista-
ken. Democracy when united has always
been inyincible, and it is only when dissen-
siOns, sown by traitors to divide the party,
that they ever succumb to any combination OF
political foes. In our WI county as in every
part Of the State, the National Democracy
presents a firm and unbroken front. The
same glorious principles that have always
blazoned upon its banner are inscribed there
still. Like the Hydra-headed monster of fab
ulous mythology, fusionism presents at each
successive campaign a new head. The one
that Democracy struck off with its flashing
sword Of trnth in the late election. hid its Wis
age underneath the dark mask of hypocrisy
and deceit. But the new one that presents
itself, shows an. African parentage; its fea.
lures are dark rs Erebus, and through its veins
courses none OF the white Circassian blood
On its forehead is written Abolitionism. II
seeks the happiness o. three millions of black:
at the expense Of twenty millions of whites
1t has in every instance, where its power has
been shown, placed the negro on an equality
with the white man.. The Democracy in tn,
coming contest nave no such noble foe as the
old Wing party to combat, but a miserable
wOOlly headed gang of fanatics, that hav,
already commenced with unblushing effront
cry to advocate the amalgamatin Of the
whites with the tawny African. Can such q
party holding such odious principles succeed
We think not Their doom is certain. The
national spirit of the American people vii
hurl such traitors from the Tarpeian rock o
retributive vengeance, to the dark fathomles
abyss of infamy and disgrace.
We have not time this week 10 discuss tn
merits and qualifications of the respectiv
candidates, but shall do so at our earliest con
v~enience. Ia the meantime, we hope tn
old line Democrats and Wings will be up an,
doing, and fighting shoulder To shoulder
sweep away the last vestige Of treason an
black hearted republican CratoEords0z
Re0isiO.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
HU7LEV,8
IA

Up all the remedies that have been discovered during
" the present age Cor the ssthousand us that flesh u
heir %" none equal this won lerful preparation Only
three years have elapsed since the discoverer (sho spent
q deeade In studying, experimenfalizng and perfectipg
IT, first introduced II 10 The public, and n is already re-
cogniEed by the most eminent physicians In all parts of
the country, 10 be the most surprising and effective rem
edy for certain diseases OF which they have knowledge.
All other compounds or syrups Of this root have hih
erio failed 10 command the sanction of the iAcaliy, be
cause on being tested, they have been found 10 contain
noxiOus ing redienis, which nutralze the good enects %
the sGrsapariIla, ohentimes injure the health Of the pa
tent. Its not 30 with Huriey's preparation-
This il the pure and genuine extract Of that root, and
will, on trial, be found TO effect a perfect cure OF the fOl-
lowing complaints and diseases;
Affections OF the Bones, Habitual Costiveness,
Debility, Indigestion,
Diseases % the Kidneys, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Piles,
Rrysipelas, Pulmonary Disease,
Female Irregularities, scrOfula OF Kings Evil,
Pisiula, Syphilis,
and powerful tonic, purifying the blood and %inyigoui-
ing tho system.
In short. il Is, Without exception, In the cases men
toned, and its general effect on the system, the most
e~f1cacieus As Il Is the most desirable remedy OF the age.
IL Is slready extensively used Throughout the country.
stances OF cures IL has effected are daily coming 20 tbs
proprieior's knowledge, and he has no hesitation In re-
commanding IL 20 one and all who desire 20 procure
relief from suffering. One bottle being tried. rs effects
will be too apparent 10 admit OF further doubt
Reo0llea HErisy's SarsaPEriila IS rae osiy FeEasss
article ID the market.
Price 81 per Bottle or six Bottles for O..
For sale at the Aanufactory, on the corner Of seyes'b
and Green streets, Louisville, KY. aud By all wholesale
houses throughout the United States and Canada.
ROBERT
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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24

INDIANA INSURANCE LAw.--The law of this
State in relation to Insurance Companies, re-
quires that all companies not incorporated by
the State of Indiana, shall file certain state
ments "a to their assets and liabilities, in the
office of the Auditor of State, in January
and July of each year, and procure from him
a certificate, authorizing such companies to
do business in this State. Every agent must
have a copy Of this certificate, which he must
file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the county in which his agency is
located. lie must also publish the state.
ment filed with the Auditor, in at least one
newspaper in the county. Tn penalty for a
violation of these provisions is, fine and i'm
prlsonment of the agent, and rendering void
the policy. When a policy is void, the par
ties who paid the premium may recover the
same back, and the company issuing the pol
icy Is not liable for the same.
Parties obtaining insurance should be par
ticular TO see if agents nave complied with
the law, by filing their authority in the
Clerks office, and advertising the same ia
some newspaper in the county in which they
transact business reeasburgh Guard.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
Hurley's Compound sarsaparilla
vAIUABLE FAMILY MEDICINE.


There arc hundreds in this city who can
bear testimony to the excellence of this med
icine. Already the cautious have commenc,
ed, and there is no question but that 1t VIII
be extensively patronized during the spring.
In order, therefore, to meet the immense
trade which is Justly anticipated, Mr.. II. Is
actively engaged in manufacturing, and in
tends keeping on hand, several thousand
boxes, to meet country orders. Those who
tried it last year speak of it in unqualified
terms, and we would recommend every IN III
"even those in health" and every family, to
procure Il supply, and we ask, conli any
medicine be so popular as the above if 1t did
not possess extraordinary curative properties?
Louisville Courier.
The above article is widely known, and
extensively used, just at this season, and
throughout the summer months 10 purify the
blood, and rebuild the debilitaled frame. Ii
is an excellent remedy, and those who have
used it speak very %fatteringly of its virtues.
Try it, and judge for yourselves.
Il. Browning & Co. keep it for sale.
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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
COMMERCIAL.
New York Market.

NEw YORK, Jan 2l-P NJ.
Flour-Medinm and good grades Of State and West
en ara in pretty good demand, both for home con
sumption and export, at an advance OF about Is. Com
mon State Is dull; holders ask Is advance, but are una
Bile to realize, aud have In some instances sold at Saiur-
days prices. Sales OF $4,000 bushels at % 06Ag5 l2h
for common 10 choice Stat ; s. for very inferior West
en: s5 2k95 ca for eomman TO choice and fancy
andlow grades Of extra Western, and Sg4ll for extra
Genessee, closing steady for medium and better grades,
and duh for common and inferior descriptions. The
export demand is chiefly for the better grades. Wheat
is hrmer, but the demand for export and home eonsump-
ton is restricted by the advanced rates insisted on by
holders; there Is only q moderate supply Offering; sales
OF 1909 bushels OF red Tennessee at 81 909l 10; 1900
bushels OF prime white Canadian at 80 %, and 5000
bushels of inferior do at 81 81.
Rye Is steady and quies, at 81 eY9l u. Corn Is In
pretty good demand, and the market Is n shade hrmer;
sales OF 2O,sO0 bush. at 9l99sc Tor Western mixed, In
store and delivered. Oats are plenty and quiet; sales
ut asa soc. for Western.
Pork Is scarcely so suoyant and prices are a shade
easier; sales OF $50 bbls. at Sl7 Rh917 23 for Mess,
and Sl4 S7h6al5 for Prime. Beef Is unchanged, and
la limiiek demand. Beef Hams are plenty and dull at
Sl29I5, the latter being an outside price. Prime Mess
Beef duh, and nominal at eie923 Cut Meats are In
pretty good demand and drm sales OF lsO Kegs nj "a
| axe. for shoulders, and 6%99ke- for hams. Lard Is
steady, with a moderate demand sales of $50 bbls. at
llh4leke. Bacon sides are In request NJ fusi prices;
$50 boxes Of short middles, rib In. deliverable IN all This
month, sold at 9kc. Butter 1ed23c. for Ohio. Cheese
| plenty and dull at 99lOkc. Whisky IL easier, and there
Is but little doing, l0o bills. sold Tn lots NJ 3le3e.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24

FEMALE HERoIsM.-One of the New York
papers, giving an account Of the accident on
the Hudson River railroad, says:
"Mr. Dewey, an old resident of Pough-
keepsie, was in the second ear, with his
daughter. He was buried beneath tho ruins,
while the daughter escaped almost uninjured.
Her first thought was to assist her father,
and, with a strength almost ~superhuman, she
engaged in removing the wreck, and by her
example. melting Others to the most u~ntiring
efforts. She at last had the satisfaction OF
rescuing her father; but so unmindful of her
self had she been as hardly 10 know that she
had frozen both of her feet SO badly that am
p~utation of some of the toes will be necessary.
Where do the records of the battle field ex-
hibit more devoted courage than was dis
PLAYED by this heroic girl?"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24

Confession OF A M~URDERER.-At st. Aig-
nan, France, a mai who had always i'll treat
ell his wife recently murdered her because
she would not give him money. When on
trial, in answer to the question of the Presi-
dent, the man confessed with the most horri-
be sang JrOid, and gave detail of the manner
in which the crime had been committed. 81
dragged her from the bed, gave her three
blows with my fist, beat her with the tongs,
and then ~strangled her. To make sure that
the was dead, | gave her a kick, and, as she
did not move, carried her to the we'll. On
the way, | perceived that she was not dead,
and Just IS ] was about to throw her in, she
called for help. | got her over, but she caught
hold Of the sides of the wall to prevent her.
self from falling; /, however, Embossed heI
hands and down she went. | returned home
and took a glass Of wine after the exer.
ton" The jury declared the accused guilty
but with extenuating circumstance the (pris
oner stated that his wife had been the aggres.
sor,) and the court sentenced him to hard la
Dor for life.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
BOOK AGENCY.

rINIlE Subscribers have established n Book Agency In
Il Philadelphia, and will furnish any book or publica
lion at the retail prices free OF postage. Any persons, BY
forwarding the subscription price Of any OF the - Mag
azines, such as Harpen', Godey's, Puinam's, GrahAm's,
Frank Ieslie's Fashions, DC, will receive the magazine
Cor one year, aud a copy of a splendid autograph pof-
trait OF either Washington, Jackson or Clay; or, ~ sub
scribing to a 81 and u VI Magazine, they will receive a
copy 81 either Of the three portraits II subscribing n
80 worth % Magazines. all three perraits will be seut
gratis. Music furnished 10 those who may wish IT,
Envelopes of every description and size, Ia large or
small quantities., furnished Senl Presses, bie-, dc,
sent to order.
Every description Of Engraving On Wood executed
with neainess and dispatch. Viewscf Buildings, News
taper Headings. Views Of Machinery, Book lllus,n-
irations, Lodge Certificates, Business Cards, &e- An or
>iers sent by mail promptly attended TO. Perons wish
ing views OF their buildings engraved. can seud a Da-
guerreoiype or sketch OF the building BY mail or eN-
press
Persons at a distance, having sslesbie articles, would
mud Il 81 their advantage ~ address the subscribers, ne
We would act Hs agents for the sale OF the same.
BYRAM & PIERCE,
80 South Thiri Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
in. BTRAM. I. NAf FIksck.
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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
SWAMP .s.N-D OV.RRFL0WRD Z.EyyDs.
PUBLIC NoTTCn.

DURSUANT to the Instructions Of the Secretary OF
Il the Interior, public notice IL hereby given, that, In
order 10 bring 10 a close the business under the act OF
Congress, approved September -, 1850, entitled " An
act 20 enable the State OF Arkansas, and other States,
to reclaim the Swamp Lands within their limits, =,
and at the same time afford 10 parties who claim that
portions OF the lands selected under said law are dry
and ht for cultivation, an opportunity 20 introduce evil
dence, all lands so selected, TO the approval whereof no
objection be made within six months from the date here
Of will be certified and patented 10 the States.
Such objections as are contemplated by the above
must be made under oath, and fled with the Register
and Receiver OF the proper Land Office for transmits
sion 10 the General Land Office. The necessary forms
for ahidaviis are in the hands Of said officers.
The following classes OF land are exempt from objee-
ton, to wit:
1T. Lands entered with cash, or located with military
bounty land warrants or scrip, after the passage Of the
act o. eath September, leSo, and prior 10 the passage o.
the net Of I'd March, 1855, "For the relief Of purehas-
ers and locators of swamp and overfowcd lands"
ID. Lands already patented TO the State under the
Swamp law.
In ali eases where objection Is raised, testimony must
be taken before the Register and Receiver Of the Land
ONCE, at such time, alter the expiration Of said six
months, as they may appoint, with the consent Of the
Commissioner OF the General Land Once.
The lists OF swamp ard overlooked lands are open 20
inspection during the regular business hours OF the Land
0fice.
Given under my hand, at the City Of Washington,
this 2lst day of December, 1855
THOs. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the
jan IG wGw General Land ONCE.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
A Discovery in Peru-A Shroud o.
Gold

The Hon. Thomas Ewbank, in q letter to
the National I~ntelligencer, communicates
some interesting information in relation to re-
cent discoveries in the excavation OF Peruvi-
an tumuli. 1t was received by Mr.. Ewbank,
from w. Evans, Esq, engineer of tho Africa
and Tacna Railroad, in Peru. Mr.. Evans
states that in making excavations for the
railroad at Africa, hundreds of graves are de-
molished, in which are numerous Indian rel
les. The excavations are seventy feet deep,
and rs the soil is loose sand, and Ak the work
proceeds, everything from the top m Sill
ding dOwn-dead Indians, pots, kettles, ar
row heads, &c. Among other interesting
mortuary relics, an Indian was startled out Of
his resting place, rolled up in n shroud of
gold. Before Mr.. Evans had knowledge OF
the incident, the workmen had cut up this
magnificent winding sheet and divided it
among themselves. With some difficulty
Mr.. Evans obtained a fragment and dispatch
ed it to Mr.. Ewbank.
Mr.. Evans notices as a very remarkable
fact, that in hundreds of Indian skulls which
he has examined, not one has contained Il
decayed tooth. Mr.. Ewbank thinks the
weight of the entire shroud must have been
eight or nine pounds, and had it been pre-
served, would have been the finest specimen
of sheet gold that we have heard of since the
time of the Spanish conquest. In some elo-
quent remarks upon the preservation of SOU
venirs of the departed, and the futility of at
temptingfp secure the great dead from con-
tact withStheir native earth, Mr.. Ewbank
says it is the form or features and not the
body or substance Of the dead that should be
preserved, and adds
"The mummies of Egypt are quarried for
fuel, and, whether those of the Pharaohs,
their wives, their priests, or their slaves, are
split open and chopped up with the same in
difference as so many pine logs. The gums
and balsams used in ~embalming them have
made them a good substitute for bituIninous
coal; and thus the very means employed to
preserve them have become the active agents
for their dissipation. So it is when materials
of collins have a high marked value, they
are then seized as concealed treasure, and
their contents cast out as rubbish. Like he
roes in the Eastern hemisphere, the descend
ants of Nance Capoe were sometimes, if not
always, entombed in such, and with consider
able treasures besides in vessels Of gold and
silver; hence we learn how the Spanish con-
quero:s sought for, often fOund, and as often
plundered rich Incan sepulchres."
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24
AnOth er Fight I'm Kansas.
WESTON, Mo, Jan. Il

WESTON, Mo, Jan. Is.
A battle occurred last night about twelve
o'clock at Easton, Kansas Territory, between
the Abolitionists and Pro-Slavery men, the
former making the attack. A pro-slayery
man named Cook was killed and a number
wounded ; several Abolitionists killed and
wounded.
An Abolitionist company from Lawrence
was on the ground commanded by one Brown,
and is said to be urging them to other acts of
violence.
1t is feared the war has again commenced
and is an infamatory appeal to the people to
rally at once.
1t is thOughC the difficulty occurred out of
the Free Soil election on the 18th inst, and re-
CARDS this as another move to get up a civil
war in Kansas.
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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-24

FIRE PREVENTED BY A DoG!-The New
ark, (Wayne CO., n. " Journal, says: On
Friday morning of last week, at about 6
o'clock, the floor in the Arcade Saloon was
discovered to be on fire. The alarm was Civ
en- by a dog belonging to the Saloon, which
is usually kept there over night. The faith
full dog made his way through the glass in
one of the doors, and proceeded to the resi-
dence of the proprietOrs and would not be
contented until they accompanied him back
to the recess. When the door was at first
opened the smoke was almost suffocating,
and on entering the Saloon a hole about two
feet square was found burnt in the floor, just
in front of the bar. The fire was probably
occasioned by a lighted cigar stump being
thrown on the floor, on which was scattered
saw-dust. Had the fire got well under way
there is no telling when it could have been
arrested, as there was a strong wind blowing
at the time, and no means for putting out {
fire should one occur.
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To County Agricultural soeieties-Premiur
List Ofl656.
Office Of State Board Of agriculture
indianapolis, Jan..l7, 1856. (

Ogtce o. STATE DOGfd Of -dyf't"tWf'( /
indianapolis, Jan.l7, 1856.
The Executive Committee of the Indiana
State Board of Agriculture will meet at In
dianapolis, on the 18th of March ncxt-the
first Tuesday in the month-fOr The purposes
of preparing a Premium List, aud appointing
awarding committees, for the State Fair OF
1856.
In conformity with a resolution adopted
by the State Board, the County Agricultural
Societies are requested TO forward to the
Secretary of the Board, before the 4th of
March next, a list of the names of persons
who arc well qualified to discharge the inn
portant duties which will be imposed on EDS
several awarding committees at the next
State Fair. BY order of the Board,
JOHN B. DILLON,
d1w1 Sec'y Ind. s. b. Ayr.