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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17
Great Cry ana Little Wool.

The American Organ, Cincinnati Times,
and other Know Nothing papers. are making
great ado because the First Assistant Post
mas ter General asked Mr.. Puryear, K. n
member of Congress, whether certain gen
tleman recommended for the efice of post
master was Know Nothing? ais it posi-
ble," asked the innocent Puryear, "that his
being Know Nothing would be an objec-
tion?'' to which the First Assistant replied
that it would. For this avowal, the Times
and the Organ denounce the Post-ofice De-
partment as proscriptye, and proceed to shed
saucers full of briny tears over the fate of the
prescribed Americans" Now, these Know
Nothing editors must be possessed Of the i'm
pudenee together with most of the other bad
,qualities) of Satan himself. Every one of
IfhessfslIoWs ~ tskell an oath that he VIII
not vote for foreigner or Roman Catholic,
but will use all his influence to turn out all
such as may now be in Office, and that he
will vote on all occasions for the nominees of
his own band of conspirators, and none
Others; and yet when their own rule is ap-
piled to them, they lift up their hands in
holy horror and cry persecution p "perse-
cution 20
We think the Postmaster General does
exactly right in refusing to appoint Know
Nothings to Office. The fact that man is a
Know Nothing is good reason why he
should not be appointed Postmaster by De-
mocratic administration. Fill the post offices
of the country with these oathbound con-
spirators, and whose correspondence would
be safe? 1t is-notorious that the great body
of the Know Nothings regard an oath to sup
port the Constitution ard laws of the Union
as subordinate to the oaths they take in their
secret councils. Such men are utterly unfit
to occupy the Office of postmaster. Public |
confidence in.the sanctity of The mails would
ssSsori DC lost under their rule. We hope the
Postmaster General will make rigid inquiries
into the character OF all men recommended
for appointments by Know Nothing members
of Congress. Let not one upon whom this
stigma rests be appointed as postmaster.
Public opinion viii sustain him in such a
course, let such papers as the American Or
gan and the Cincinnati Tines howl as they |
may.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17
NUMBER 35.
From The Cincinnati Bnqulrsr.l
Hon Ashhel p. willard and the Co.


,iCur urfastidious neighbor of the Gazette. be
was never known TO get fuddled, and eazes AZ
the brimming glass Of sparkling catawba with
holy horror, sneers At the nomination foa
Governor Of A. p. Willard. Esq.,, by the
Democrats of Indiana, and cocks up his nose
at the pledge Mr.. Willard gave some time
since to his friends of total abstinence
What Phariseel 20 if
MIR. Willard during the past summer and
fall, visited every part of the State. and stood
in the presence Of the people. He addressed
them every where, boldly, elooueutlv. con-
yincingly, in defence of the great principles
of the Democrscy-in defence OF the princi-
Piles of the Kansas Nebraska bill. and of the
bill ITSELF He denounced Abolitiouism as
sectional and destructive of the sentiment Of
union which should animate every Amsrs-
can heart; he completely ri;disd Kucn
yofo,,.s su<,s sfuss9asulslulnT
withering sarcasm ana ss..., .se-asY sss[
for which he is distinguished. =.
More than any other individual. or ten IN
dividuals, Mr.. Willard Contributed 10 the olo.
rious victory achieved by the Democracv IN
Indiana last fall Did any Of the opposition
VINO attempted to measure lances with him
ind his arm palsied, his weapon dulled, his
eye OF hire languishing or dimmed? Mol
The people heard Willard, they saw him.
they had confidence, and from all parts of the
State there was demand for him. He was
believed to be honest, to be patriotic, to pos
sess frmness, and the peculiar elements of
character calculated for the Office of Cover
nor.
But the sneer at his pledge is very natural
in the Gazette. We like consistency. Who
would not be shocked to hear clergyman
swear in the pulpit? and yet one hears an
oath upon the turf without shudder. The
Gazette so often plumes itself upon its dig
nifty, and assumes so pious a tone, aud has
had such leaning to General Cary. the
temperance lecturer, that il comes with a bad
brace from that paper, even as a mesger effort
at wit and humor, to sneer at the frank pro-
mise of man who, notwithstanding his So
briefly, had been charged with drinking, to
drink no more. -sifTr.
Mr.. Willard well knew that the HOUNDS
of party would be etcrnally yelping in full
cry the false charge, and, to stop them al
once, he boldly, and in frank aud man.
ly manner, gave his friends the most thor
oush assurance that they would never have
cause to blush fol. his inebriety. should they
place him in the Gubernatorial Chair.
Pretty philanthropisis, these, who are all
the time declaiming 20 the extent of their
lungs in favor Of temperance, prohibitory
liquor laws, and of forcing people to be moi-
al by legal enactment and are ready to as
sail with ridicule him who stands up in the
face of the community and says, az will
sin no more J" Out upon such consistency.
Gazette, we are ashamed Of you.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

Two beggars, Lame and Lazy, were in want
of bread. One leaned on his crutcb, the 9TH
er reclined on his couch.
Lame called on Charity, and humbly asked
for cracker. Instead Of a cracker he receiv-
ed loaf.
Lazy, seeing the gift of Charity, exclaimed.
What ask for a cracker and receive loaf
Well, i will ask for loaf
Lazy now applied to Charity, and asked
for loaf of bread.
"Your demand for loaf,n said Charity,
proves you're loafer. You are of that class
and character who ask and receive not; YOU
ask amiss.
Lazy, who always found fault, and bad
rather whine than work, complained of ILL.,
treatment and even accused Charity of a
breach of an exceeding great and precious
promise. "Ask and you shall receive"
Charity pointed him to painting in her
room, which presented to his vision three
personages, Faith, Hope, and Charity
Charity appeared larger and fairer than her
sisters. He noticed that her right hand held
a pot of honey, which fed bee disabled,
having lost his wings. Her left hand was
armed with whip to keep of the drones
Don't understand it." said Lazy.
Charity replied, ait means that Charity
feeds the lame and fiogs the lazy"
Lazy turned to 20.
STOP" said Charity, "instead OF coin will
give you counsel. Do not 60 and live oa
your poor mother, for viii send you rich
aunt"
"Rich aunt echoed Lazy, "where shall
find her?"
"You win ind her in Proverbs, sixth chap
ter sixth verse;"
MoRAL.-Instead Of waiting for an uncle to
die, go and see how rich aunt is. o
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17
ASroporE on THE NKw CH.p1.rx

ASEcDoTE OF THE New CHAPLAIN The
Rev. Henry Clay Dean, the present Chaplain
to the United States Senate, was some years
ago resident of North western Virginia
While preaching one day at a church situa-
ted a few miles from Paramount, he was an
noyed by the inattention of his congregation
as manifested in turning their heads 10 see
everybody who came In. Brethren" sad
he, sit is very difficult to preach when thus
interrupted Now do you listen TO me, aud
I will tell you the name Of every man as ne
enters the church." OF course this remark
attracted universal attention. Presently
some one entered; Brother Scatter6eld.'
called out the preacher, while the "brothern
was astonished beyond measure, and endea-
vorcd in vain 10 guess what was the matter.
Another came in-"Brother Joseph Miller
bawled the preacher, with like result; an
so perhaps in other cases. After awhile the
congregation were amazed at hearing iheir
preacher call out in a loud voice: "a little
old man, with a blue coat and a white hat OF.
Don't know who he Isl You may look 10
yourselves"--Fairnsount YSrgimon-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

0TWhile in New Albany the other day,
we took peep at a splendid new steamer
just receiving the finishing touches Of the
unrivaled mechanics of that hourishing city.
She is called the flames Montgomery"
named in honor of brother of the principal
owner and commander, Capt. Sam. Mont
gOmery. The Montgomeries have built and
commanded some of the most magnificent
palaces that float on the western waters, and
are deserving of the good fortune which has
always attended them.-iStats Sentinel.
From the above II twill viii BE seen that the
late editor of the Ledger is not likely to
lose sight of old friends, or forget the pleas
ing associations formed during a residence
of nine years in our city. Such notices in
the Sentinel are beneficial, and welcome evil
dences of his good will, and we shall expect
often to read such in the Democratic central
organ of the State. We hope friend Nor
man will meet with large success in his new
aud extended field of usefulness. But how
ever fortunate his lot may prove, yet his
thoughts must oft revert, aud fondly dwell
upon the many pleasant hours spent around
the Falls of the Ohio, and in the promising
city of New Albany.-Neso Albany Ledger.
Our friends of the Ledger may rest assured
that we shall neuer " lose sight" of New AL
bany or the many warm and devoted friends
we think we have in that city. Whether
our separation from them be permanent or
only temporary, we shall recur to our abode
among them as the most pleasant part of our
life, tempered though it was by many and
heavy domestic sorrows. We yet hope to
see New Albany rise superior to the misfor-
tunes which the baneful and proscriptive in
fuence Of Know Nothingism has brought
upon her, and anything that we can do to
assist in bringing about that result, shall be
done cheerfully. Nature has done much for
New Albany, and her public-spirited people
have been lavish in their expenditures for
improving and beautifying the city. No city
of similar size in the West can present such
an array of paved streets, such magnificent
church IS, or splendid school houses-attrac-
tions which render her, as place of resi-
dence, unsurpassed. Let her citizens frown
down those rowdy characters who have rem
dered her name byword and reproach,
and she will soon emerge from her present
eclipse.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

Two GOVERNORS IN WIscoNsIN-MEETING
OF TIE LEGIsLATURE.-On Monday, Gov.
Barstow, with other State Officers, was in.
Quoted into the gubernatorial office of Wis
consin; and on the same day the same oath
was administered TO Mr.. Bashford by Judge
Wilton in the Supreme Court room at Mad
isor. large number of persons were pre-
sent, aud considerable excitement prevailed.
1t will be remembered that Mr. Barstow re-
ceived the certificate of the Board of Canvas
sers, and is therefore the legal Governor OF
Wisconsin The object of Mr. Bashford and
his friends doubtless is to present such an
issue as will enable them to test judicially
the charge Of fraudulent returns on the other
side. The Legislature met at Madison on
"Wednesday. The Senate stands IL Repub-
licans to II Democrats; the Assembly, Al
Democrats to "a Republicans, and one Inde-
pendent Chicago Press. 1s
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

GJThe New York Tribune is informed
by one who processes to know all about the
matter, "that George Law is carrying all be-
fore him in the election of delegates by the
Know Nothing councils of that State to the
X. N. Presidential conventon,'to be holden
at Philadelphia on the 22d of February"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

ALAS FOR FANNY FERN!"-Sunday nigh,
Fanny Fern was united in the holy bonds of
wedlock to James Parton, Esq, OF New York.
Willis's Home Journal, and figures in Ruth
Hall" He is also the author of the Life of
Horace Greeley. This is the third time the
redoubtable Fanny has entered the silken
bonds of wcdlock Her first husband died,
and the rude hand of the law separated her
from the second. Mr.. Parten is man ofcou-
rage.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

OF The Fort Wayne Times sets down
John s. Davis and Samuel III. Patterson as
"Locofoco leaders" This will be news to the
folks down about the falls of the Ohio.
OF The Know Nothings Of Delphi have
been thrown into a terrible state of conster-
nation by the exhibition there, at a Demo
cratic meeting, of pair Of the identical
"Brass Knucks" used by their brethren at
New Albany to carry the election in 1854.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

0TThe New Albany Tribune may be
added to the list (of papers preferring Fill
more for President.) We long since express
ed our preference for Mr.. Fillmore. There
is no man whose nomination would please us
better.-N d. Tribune
What has occurred since 1852 to render
Fillmore so acceptable in your eye, neigh
bor? You then advocated the nomination of
Gen. Scott with all your might, and seemed
to think Fillmore exceedingly small pota-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

@We understand that meeting of a
portion of the Democratic editors in the city
atthe Convention took place at the Supreme
Court room on Tuesday evening. We regret
that severe indispositton prevented us from
being present with our brethren of the quill
on that occasion. We believe, however, that
no business OF importance was transacted.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

OF The editor of the Journal seems to
have drawn down upon his head the ire of
MIR. Congressman Dunn, but says he is not to
be "hated into doubling his Ounn's) hon
esty," in the course he is pursuing on the
Speakership question. Well, neighbor, if
Mr.. Dunn is honest in the course he is noso
pursuing, we hope you would not ask him to
change that course.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

6T In one paragraph the editor of the
Journal says a good many people had their
ears frozen by the extreme cold weather of
the last few days, and in another he says he
hears good deal of grumbling amongst the
"old liners" at the nominations of the State
Convention. Was our ncighbor one Of those
who had their ears frozen?
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

"DocroRs DIsAGREE"-The editor of the
Indiana Journal says Bright was completely
overslaughed in the recent Democratic State
Convention, while his brother of the Vim
cennes Gazette says Wright was outgencraled
by Bright. When The Fusion brethren agree
on this subject we may have something to
say. Under present circumstances it is un-
necessary.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoS-Judge Bicknel, of
the Second Judicial Circuit, has decided, in
a case which came before him in Scott coun-
ty, the Liquor Law unconstitutional. The
law is, therefore, annulled so far as Judge
Bicknell's Circuit is concerned.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

MORE DEFEcrIoN 1T appears that the
example of Messrs. Dunn and Scott in re-
fusing to support Banks for Speaker, is about
TO be followed by Mr.. Brenton, another of
the Fusion members Of Congress from this
State. Mr.. B. intimated as much in speech
in the House the other day. Bring your
guns to bear on Brenton, gentlemen of the
Fusion press Democrats will make no effort
to spike them.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

ONEoF THE PATRoNs.-A subscriber to the
Layfayette Journal gives the following
answer to dunning letter:
"Sorry to say Old Hos that 1 can't pay
am very tight up which is to say I Ihaint nary
red. Ef lard oil was ten cents barrel,
couldn't buy enough to grease my hair Don't
worry about it, freely forgive you the Debt.
Signed,
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

OrThe Know-Nothings up at Frankfort
seems to be losing their dread of the Pope.
We see by the Legislative proceedings that
the House was opened, yesterday morning
by prayer by Rev. j. n. Lancaster, a Cath
olic Priest Where's Sam? There is a screw
loose somewhere, and the matter should be
inquired iuto-L Louisville Courier.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

.6TThe richest joke of the season is the
ss.asulf' which the K N. Abolition members
of the House pretended had been offered TO
their dignity by the President in sending his
message before they were organized A set Of
fellows who are really no better than mob,
but who unfortunately hold certificates of
election as members of Congress, and who
daily charge one another with every species
OF rascality snd corruption, to pretend to be
insulted because the President chooses to
discharge the duty required of him by the
Constitution, IS certainly rich in the extreme.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

REFREsH1SGLY CooL--A conductor on a
New England road was sent for ly the Presl-
dent or Superintendent of the road one day,
and rather summarily informed that after
that week the company would not require
his services He asked who was to be his
successor, and the name was given him. He
then asked why he was to be removed. At
ter pressing the question some time, and fail
ing to obtain a satisfactory explanation, a lit
tie light dawned upon him, and he addressed
his superior officer nearly as follows: "You
are about making great mistake, Sir, great
mistake. You know, Sir, have nice house,
fast horse, a splendid gold watch, and an
elegant diamond ring. That tello,e you hare
chosen 10 take my place has got to get all these
things" 1t Is said the argument was conclu-
s;ve. and the conductor was allowed to retain
his position
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

@The Washington farce, Of trying to
elect Speaker, is being reproduced in the
House, at Albany, n. Y, on a small scale.
The Legislature met on the 1st inst, but
thus far no Speaker has been chosen in the
popular branch of the Legislature Neither
party having a majority of the members.
Know Nothingism and Black Republican
ism everywhere produce the same bitter
fruits.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

0TThe X. Ms of the First District are to
hold a meeting at Princeton on the 22d inst.
The object of the meeting is not stated, but
we presume it is to appoint a delegate to the
Philadelphia convention to nominate q can
didate for President. The X. Ms of the
Pocket are generally Twelfth Section men.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

@Several companies of Mormons lately
undertook to introduce their system among
Cherokee Indians, The Indians became
disgusted and drove them out of the ma
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

CHRISTMAS PREsENrs.-A friend says he
had two-a kiss from his wife and another
from his daughter. The first he valued
for its rarity, and the second for its disin-
terestedness, being given for biacelet.-Bos-
ton Post.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

6TThe editor of the Journal compares
the nominees of the Deiaocratic State Con-
vention to elephants. He will probably have
reason to believe that he has "seen the ele-
phant'' before the second Tuesday in Octo-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

TAt an election held at the office of the
Indiana Central Railway Company on the 7lh
inst, the following gentlemen were elected
directors for the ensuing year. Charles Parry
and Samuel Hannah, Indianapolis; John T.
White, RaysviIie; Williams Se:ty, Cam
.hxiaze eisz; David Commons. John s. Wen
man, jas " Jackson, and w. S. T. Nor
ton, Centreville.
The following gentlemen were re-elected
officers for the ensuing year.
John S. Newman, President. John NJ.
Cormons, Secretary. Samuel Hannah, Treas
urer
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

0r1rJohn Van Buren, declines an invitation
to lecture before the democratic young men
of Cincinnati but he gives them chapter OF
,solitical advice IS
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17
Democratic National Convention.

The National Executive Committee which
assembled at Washington on the sth, fixed
on the first Monday in June as the time for
holding the Democratic Convention at Gin
cinnati.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17

O-A woman and two children were lroza.
to death at Covinytou, Ky, op the Stu ms
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-17
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The Conv Platform.
The result Of the deliberations of the De-
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-04
a Specimen of Fairness

In the Patriot, Of Wednesday, we said:
shorty after the nomination of Mr. Fill.
more, a ratification meeting was held in Wash
ington City. Mr.. L. d. Campbell, of Ohio at
tended and made a speech, in which he endor-
sed the principles OF the American Party, but
said nothing relative to the nominees of the
Philadelphia Convention"
After reading this plain, explicit decla-
ration that Mr. Campbell had spoken at the
Washington ratification meeting, the Union
and american of yesterday, remarked:
"The Patriot tries to get around the fact
that Lewis ID. Campbell, the rabid Abolitionist
from Ohio, was present and spoke at the Fill
more and DOneson ratification meeting in
Washington. The Patriot may gull its readers
as much as it can, but the fact will still stare
them in the face that Lewis d. Campbell sods
there, and did speak in that ratification meet
ing, to its general joy"
If our neighbor exhibits many more such
specimens as this, it will require no Ameri-
can fire to roast him; he will literally roast
himself in his own oven, and with his own
fire
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-04
A Timely Book.

AMERICANIsM rs. RoMANIsM; OR, THE CIs-
ATLANTIC BATTLE BETWEEN SAM AND THE
PORE, BY Rev. JAMES l.. CHAPMAN
This work, now in press at the Metho-
dist Publishing House, is a review of the
questions at issue in this country between
those who desire the curtaiiment of for
eign influence and the growing power of
the Romish Church in the administration
of this Government, and those who oppose
this policy. No point pertinent to the
dangers of foreignism and Romanism is
left untouched The learned author has
elaborated the argument relative to the
temporal power of the Pope-claimed by
the Holy See and all unaduterated Ro-
manistS-and shown beyond cayil that it
is the doctrine, the belief, and the practice
of the church authorities, Popes, Councils,
Bishops, Priests aud Reviewers. He points
out how the infamous dogma Of that
church, mo faith with heretics,' permits
them TO assume the oath Of allegiance to
this country, and violate it without COM
junction or a sense Of SHINING.
Chapters of the work are devoted TO
able reviews Of the letters, speeches and
acts of the most prominent OppOsers of the
American movement in this country. The
author has written il TO further the inter
ests of the American party in the Presi-
dental canvass, and has filed it with facts
which will make it ali invaluable rade mecHm
to all who engage in the controversy. The