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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
How they Vote for SNEAKER.

Some CT the telegraphic and other pub
lished reports give an erroneous impression
of the method of voting for Speaker, by
speaking OF it as "balloting." The process is
this. A Deputy Clerk rises and slowly and
distinctly pronounces the full name Of each
member-"Mr. William Aiken,'"Mr Charles
j.. Albright" repeating it three times if there
is no response /; and so on in alphabetical
order through the two hundred and thirty
four. As his lame is called, the member
" aloud Banks" or Richardson" or
whoever he votes for. Ifhe has any cxplana-
ton or remark to make in reference to his
vote, he makes it, at the same time. After
the roll has been gone through with, those
who were absent or did not vote when their
names were called (there are always ten or a
dozen such) rise and request their votes to be
recorded, which is accordingly done. A
second Deputy has kept tally on a printed
list, which he now passes over to the one who
called the roll. He reads, "Those who voted
for Mr.. Richardson are Messrs. -
-" &c, &C., and SO on with reference
to the Others. This recapituation occupies
seven or eight minutes calling the roll about
twenty. A last opportunity is now afforded
for any absentee to record his vote. Finally
Il third Deputy who has been counting up,
hands the result in figures to the Clerk, which
he announces, BANKS 1O3 Richardson 81
Fuller 54,' &C., &c.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

fairs of the State, and he trusted that SIN
rounded, as he hoped 10 be if elected. bv tho
representatives Of the sterling Democracy of
Indiana, in the Legislative Halls, he would
never lack for that counsel and advice with
out which, he felt that he would be able to
out poorly discharge the duties Of the posi-
ton. lie had, in ga, been horne down by
the food Of fanaticism and pseudo-Ameri-
canism which had swept over the State. But
a tempoIary defeat had Onlyinspired him with
renewed determination to continue the bat
tie for the cause of Truth and Justice as en-
bodied in the principles Of the great Demo
cratic party of this nation.
In his own District, a desertiOn Of those
principles for which be felt such veneration
would have resulted, TO him, in a nomination
for Congress. But he preferred political de-
feat with bis political friends, standing upon
the platform of correct principles, to the en-
joyment of place and position at the sacrifice
OF principle. The great truths Of Demo-
cracy were to him the guiding stars OF poll
teal action, and in them he recognized the
elements of greatness, Of glory aud Of Ma
tional renown. By those principles, then,
would he stand-for them would he ever be
found earnestly contending-and he doubted
not he would always be able ITO give a reason
tor the hope he had within him," that they
would yet be the GROWING glory Of this, the
model government Of the nineteenth century
Gen. Chas. Raymond, Hon. Robt. Lowry,
Hon S. ii. Buskirk, Col. May, and Dir. Mack,
of Green, each in turn addressed the COnven-
ton in the happiest manner.
Mr.. Hughes, of Monroe, moved the fol-
lowing resolution which was unanimously
adopted:
ReSOlUed, That the thanks of this Convention
are rendered to the officers for the prompt AID
efficient manner in which they have performed
their respective duties.
The President then made a few eloquent
and appropriate remarks inTelation 10 the IN
portance of the canvass of 1856 70 &c rnr-
pie iof Indiana, and returned his thanks }or
the honor conferred upon him, and declared
the Convention adjourned SINE die.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

6TOn the 81 inst, Gov. GArlncr's Mes
sage was delivered to the Massachusetts, Le-
gislature. He recommends twenty-one years.
residence Of ~foreign-bom citizens, and ability
to read and write, before they are allowed to
vote deprecates the passage Of the Personal
Liberty act by the last Legislature, and urges
its speedy repeal; suggests a reduction Of
the number of members of the popular
branch Of the Legislature, and d~enounces lob
bying legislation. The message is thorough
Is Native American in its tone.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

or Ii has been the general practice Of the
British House Of Commons. for the opposition
party, in coming into power, to re-elect the
Speaker. notwithstanding his politicl opin-
iors. lie does not, however, appoint the
Committees. Yet the office is one Of great
dignity. and is generally filed by an expe-
rienced and impartial man. The present
Speaker. Mr.. Shaw Lefevre, has filed the
Office from the year 1880. He has within
that period been reelected three times with
~. opposition.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

&rhere l. a division amo. 2 the Demo-
Gratis Of Pittsburgh on the subject Of the MAY
orally of that city. The majority nominated
Mr.. Volz, the present Incumbent who is a
whig but All anti-K. ", while the minority
nominated Mr. Irwin, a Democrat II both
run, of course the midnight faction will OBJ
tain an easy triumph.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

G-The proceedings of the Convention,
which we publish in our columns to-day,
were reported by c. w. Cotton, Esq., and
our readers and the delegates will thank him
for the faithfuIness and accuracy with which
he has discharged the arduous task.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

LNoTE-We only give the vote, in the above
statement had upon the last ballot, for each Of
ficer. Several gentlemen were voted for, both
for Treasurer and Auditor. For Governor,
Hon. Geo. w. Carr, of Lawrence received FIVE
votes. The contest for Lieutenant Governor
was between Judge Lowry, and Col. Walker.
r. S. Hicks, of Spencer, A. j. Boone, of
Boone, and j. Bingham, of Tippecanoe, were
voted for for Auditor; n. j. Jackson, and
VIM Patterson, for Treasurer; p. F. Null
len, and Lloyd Glazebrook, for Secretary of
State.
After the b%alloting for Treasurer of State,
Judge Borden of Allen, offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved, That a committee of one from each
Congressional District, be appointed to nomin-
ale a State Central Committee.
Previous to the Presidents announcement
Of said Committee, the Convention took a re-
cess till Z o'clock, P. NJ.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

have hot time To review the evils which
have already overtaken the country in conse-
qurnce uf the triumph of tlrse factions. 1t IS
well; it is most fortunate for The country that
the character of our other institutions proven
ted them from getting the other branches and
departments of the government whe1 they got
the House of Representatives. What Il specta-
Gle they exhibit to the %countryl Utterly unable,
with their overwhelming majority, to unite SO
as 10 take the initiatOyy steps Of Legislation by
the election of a presiding ofhcerl Even our
Fusion delegation from Indiana do not unitel
What would they do with the multifarious
affairs of this great nation if they had them un-
de- their control? how long would the gov
ernment last IN their hands7
But | congratulate yo1, gentlemen, upon the
change upon our political horizon The storm
has passed and the clouds are rapidly disap-
p%earing. The year 80 has show a far different
result i'm the elections than the year "a. In our
own State-indeed. in ali the Stats where cleo
lions have been held. the Democracy have either
triumphed or gained largely upon their oppo-
nents. So, | have no doubt, will it be in lndi-
ana, andt throughout the Union, in Is Sc.
A glorious victory awaits us in both. In In
diana the result cannot be different. But | will
not delay you now by making a political
speech.
Again / tender you my sincere and heartfelt
Acknowledgements for the honor you have done
me. | am ready, with your cooperation, to
proceed with the business of the Convention.
Mr.. Robinson took his seat amid the most
rapturous applause.
On motion the resolution of Judge Borden,
of Allen, in reference to the appointment Of
Electors and delegates to the National Con-
v%ention, was taken from the table and adop-
ted
On motion of Judge Hughes, of Monroe,
the following committee on resolutions was
appointed:
1st District-James. Lockhart.
d@As}isvzr6rvvvrv.
Sd@James Hughes.
4th-Geo. Berry.
5th-Samuel Heron.
6th-Alexanler F...Morrison.
7th-James Hanna.
8th--Geo. Teliord.
9th-Orpheus Everts.
10th-R. j. Dawson.
1lth-James r. Sack.
On motion of Hon. S. III. Buskirk, Onion
roe, the following resolution was adopted:
Rrsolued. That all votes in this convention
shall be taken by committees; that each county
shall vote as a unit, and that n majority of the
delegates shall determine the vote. AMI that
the ratio Of representation shall be the same as
that adopted by the State Convention in May,
1854. viz: one Delegate FOR each 300 Democratic
votes, and one Delegate for every fraction over
100. no county having less than two Deel-
gates.
On motion, the Convention then took a recess
until half past one o'clock.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention again assembled at half
past one O'Clock, and was called to order by
the President.
The following reports were then submit
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10

!" 20James G.. Reed, OF Clark Co.
" 3-Jo>eph w. Chapman, of Jrffer-
son Co.
" 4-John L. Robinson. of Rush Co.
" 5-Lafe Develin, of Wavne Co.
" 6-Johu p. Dunn and John Talbot,
of Marion Co.
WIN. ID. Allen, OF Putnam CO..
60 S-John W. Blake, of Clinton Co.
9-Samuel L. Nc Fadin, Of Cass Co.
" "l0-Hon. Robt. Lowry. Elkhart Co.
g ~.ll-Andre~ jackson of Madison Co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

CoSsIsTENcy.-The Know Nothings profess
great fear of the contamination of mixing with
foreigners. And yet they have nominated for
President a man who is even now IN foreign
parts. aud for the last year has been earressedh by
it corrupt nobility aud exchanging compliments
with foreigners. A pretty American Mr.. Fill
more will make. ruddy with foreign wines, gorg-
ed with foreign dainiies. and swelled up. Ike an
Alderman with good things eaten and drank IN
foreign lands Republican.
Very we'll! II these are the tastes OF Mr.
Fillmore. of course the Republican will not OBJ
ieot TO himas il has done 10 the American party;
ON the score Of narrow minded prejudice and
bigoted hostility to Foreigners.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14
SAILS BY AUCTION.
FUTURE DAYS
.UI.E IMPROVED WATERPROOF

Err AND LAND FOR sALE-Hafing deler ,a.s, 20
eagraic To the will sell at public auction on NJ hs
Az the I'd OF April l656 If not privately disposed o he
lore All nv TRACT or LAND situated one niue Noitn-
West of Floyd Courthouse containing - ae,es on
i,ated one Of the best Mil Sites in Western Va with anew
en Mandatory p and the machinery there.
in apale small outlay Of being made he most 9ht
III fnsoes in te county building Is frame and plas-
tered two stories high with below Inc machinery
Of Machines-some suited ipT ihB
balnp condensers Looms; Spinning Machh oi
o6 spndes all in working order ESQ large Dyeing Net
10 Pres and aner and useful machinery suitable Tor
Cloth and Yarn making. Also. nearly new Grs MN anu
Eatnp Chest The water.works arranged that they
~. Jrye Merchant Mill WOODEN business without
alteration The Gardiug alone here amounts 10 about eoV
yearly There is also the estate good t"esty IN,
excellent Spring Spfpghense Smokehouse go"u a"
Il feet long and n Blacksmith shop 49,. .a
br tine and place will offer for sale two horse
Wagon Carriage Horses or head Of Cattle ~ hgau 81
Igs some Farming Utensils set of Blaeksnlths oos
nshod and kitchen Furniture including Cooking stove
Tbere Is an opportunity the above named sale that sci
dom offers o business men.
:. ~ o't T., All BEAUFORT HOWELL.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

CORN ABROAD. The peace prespeet- III
Europe seem TO have created panic ia The Eng
Gsh corn markets. and prices fell rapidly--say
To-. per quarter in three weeks. There seems
70 have been no real ground for this decline
since the wants are the same TO next harvest a'
before. and the sole hope of increased supply Is
from Russa. The accounts thence promise no
material quantities which are IN a condition TOT
sbinment. At canstantinople, the supply was
NOT over two months consumption In Egypt
the export had ceased and the low rise in the
Nile promised short harvest for next year. L.
gypt shipped last year as follows:
EGYprlAs ExPoRrs.-l65J Iota'.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

An ingenious professor in Cambridge has cal
cuated, from the statistics of railway accidents
that man who Travelled five thousand miles owed
a. broken arm to keep the statistics straight: an
other who had ventured ten thousand was liable
for both his leg; while some unfortunates whose
professions or necessities compelled them to live
IN cars like lecturers and others. were in arrears
for the whole body to these terrible statistics
so that you might any day find yourself travelling
ny the side of a man who, by the most car eful
scientific computation, ought to have had his
neck broken year two before.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14
Appropriation to the Va & Tenn. Railroad

The bill subscribing s50000O additional TO
the stock Of the Va. & Tenn. Road, on the part
Of the State. has passed both branches of the
Legislature and is now law. We ara not adj
ysed as TO the conditions of the appropriation.
further than that the company is to guarantee
six per cent. interest ON the amonnt-but We
learn that the bill, a. il stands, is altogether ac
ceptable 10 the friends of the road The occn-
sion is one for congraiulation TO the public aud
thanks to our able and trusty represeniatvesn
both Houses of the Legislature,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

4fHE SENATE have acted judiciousy and wisely
IN granting moderate and conditional appropria-
tons to some of our principal works of improve
men'. Although the present is certainly not
very favorable time for raising means, yet there
has been no period in the progress of our works
when money could be more advantageously used
Some OF them approach completioG, and others
are in state;when 10 suspend labor would be
highly detrimental and injurious. We hope the
House OF Delegates will initiate and advance on
the Senate. couple of millions more might be
appropriated to great advantage, and without
producing any complaint. The Orange and
Alexandria Extension presents the strongest sort
of claims for ASST stance. We sincerely hope
the Legislature will not adjourn without grant.
ing it.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

Among the Jokes which have been got of du-
r;np the detrntions occasoned by the deep snow
ia The following clipped from a Vermont paper:
"bIadam' said conductor. day or two since,
"your boy cant pass at half fare; he's too large
He may be too large notc." replied the woman,
who had paid for half ticket, "bm he ieas small
enongh iphen IRE starteH'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

RAlLRoAes.--The deplorable accident on the
Seaboard railroad should be warning to the
Superintendent and other officers upon all roads.
The softening and swelling Of the earth at the
touch of SPRING after it has been so long bound
in ice. will necessarily dslodge and loosen every
thing on its surface. At no season of the year
are railroads more insecure and liable to acct
dent than at this. Unusual vigilance and care
should therefore be employed. A want of these
doubtless occasioned the lamentable result to
which We have referred We hope the cause
and circumstances of that occurrence will be rig
idly Investigated.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

"a STAND FOR SAIE-Ihe undersigned Will On i"o
I'm of pril next public sale TO the highest bidder
his VALUABLE FARM Nd TAVERN STAND IN the
county containing 30 Of land III cur
tyaiion and lying both sides of the James Ver anu ma
nayha Turnpike road This farm has Two never faiihR
Springs and Well OF first rate water in the yard ana an ne
cessary buildings the paeea large frame house containing
twelve rooms Terms made known on day OF sale ~
a., IA ctI7tb apl SAMUEL LEWIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

An Illinois paper says.-A few of the people
Of Joliet ,arred aud feathered young man in
the employ of the Chicago. Alton aud ST. Louis
railroad. on Monday last, as punishment for
bis improper intimacy with n certain married wo-
man About twenty men were engaged III the
preparation of the outrage. Two arrests have
haau unnlp
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

engaged IN me above business, and present rc
to undertake all Kinds OF HOUSE AND SIGN pAiNqING'
either in town or country use nothing but the bes
aud employ none but good workmen can therefor %
they rely upon having well done NV ehsr@as nm nat
sonable and uniform. ~ 90 'ic Iea
Persons in the country having painting to do vopl a., .
their interest 10 write before croaci, !"
am at all times ready to serve them the shortest
Grateful to my friends and customers far tln - H
patronage bestowed on for the last five ve,,s eia
merit continuation tayors I n Vn"I, ,epe 10
House and sign Painter Iynchinrg Va
N B-As the season is hand for Clnan;as' a.
would say that shall pay particular attention tls s,
Whitening and Cooring hard flushed walls and 10
fe li-d&c3m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

4 (BEIWFLN FEAKL ND IlIlJ hICI1MU.ED = =, -
manufacturer LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES, 1ENDEhS, RAIL
ROAD CARS and AL descriptions Of Railroad Machinery
Stationary Engines of required power Also" fortaoie
Engines with decided Improvement over any others heie'o
fore made drom 40 horse powerD on wheels so wen
adapted farming purposes, getting lumber &c win I'M
Circular Portable Saw Mills attached OF st "a ana ID
class MINING Machinery trist and Saw Mill Machinery fofg
ngs Tobacco Factory Fixtures OF every kind aiso
- an, Iron CASTINGS made to order. T. RAIM,
~. fl,.,,f, Richmond
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

ey. Ali the other inmates of the institute were
immediately saccinated with the genuine virus,
and the spread of the disease is not expected
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

The Collins steamer Bal.c has been raised on
the Balance (foating) Dock. i'll New York where
she is TO undergo extensive repairs;large numbers
of work zen nre engaged on her day aud night.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

The friends of Senator Douglas, announce that
they will present his name to the Democratic
Convention to be held ut Cincinnati, as 4
candidate for the office of President.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

In Spain stocks were low, and the United Sta
ties were regarded in England as still the source
of supply. Under these circumstances the mar
kets began TO react,moro particularly that was
known that bakers were in small stock, and 1t
was inferred that the fall in prices would for a
time check shipments to England.-A. /. Econ
0lnist.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

:, Among the assurances on the missing steamer
racine Is one for $1,000 in the Albemarle, Va,
Insurance Company. '
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

decree OF the County Court Of Amherst comfy render
ed at its January the suit OF Fuckers adm VS. ek
or Fl ais the Undersigned acting Commissioner WIN sell IN
front OF the Market House the city of Iynehbug on Inc
9TH Of March fsaG several VALUABLE SLAVES.
xfgaahle note AT 4 months with interest from
dag Of sale. D. f. ohhoo' -,
ma tI.d3tawtg1th tomr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14


FEMALE ON A BENoER.-A young lady from
Philadelphia a few days since arrived in Peters.
burg in male attire. The Express of Mon
day gives the following account of the way she
event on" while there.
She arrived in the city day last week, to
all appearance a lad of some Ii or 6 summers,
stopped day or two, and in the meantime fell
in with some extravagant Young Travellers pop
ped champagne with them, took snacks at the
Blower" and flew around in quite handsome
style. Yesterday afternoon she was on the point
of leaving in the Southern cars, when her father
who having fortunately guessed her course, was
in pursuit of her. and had just arrived by the
Richmond train, found her seated in the smoking
car ofthe Weldon train pr fling on a prime Ha3
vana. with her little tiny feet cooked up against
the stove,withal quite at home On the affection
ate parent beholding his gentlemanly daughter
metamorphosed, he was at II loss to express him
self, but finally managed to cxclaim, ais tbnt
you Louisa!" To which the gallant runawov
responded This is me father, Oh, | am 81
sorry l left you" and she burst into tears. For
the fair, wanderers sake we suppress names II
is needless to say they returned together.
e.-
On Sunday morning, the 18th says, the Ham,
shire Gazette, the wife of Rev. n c. Seymonr.
OF Whately, gave birth to son and daughter,
and few hours thereafter the reverend gentle
man edited his congregation by preaching from
etext, Suffer little children to come unto
| me, and forbid them not"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

Acase Of small pox has occurred in the War
renton. N. c., Female Institution. occasioned by
the nse Of virus procured from the Virginia agen-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

The Enquirer thinks Mr.. Fillmore will not be
candidate for the Presidency. We venture
the original suggestion that 1.-The wish is father
to the thought"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

In the late Pennsylvania Democratic Conven-
,tipn, tho faithful gave Mr.. Pierce the compl.
ments and Mr. Buchanan the delegates to the Ma
tional Conyention-a division which assigns the
oyster to "Old Buck" and the shell to the Pres
ident. They say TO Mr.. Pierce that he has been
the best boy, but on the whole they have conclu
.ded to bestow the medal upon Master Buchanan.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14
BY WIN. II. MOSBY. AucrIoxrtn


AUCTlON-on Friday morning the IAN -. Al
sell Market street, one Woman No / CO. ~ "i
&c-and her Children Man and wife ana asher
Womana hrstrate Cook, Sci ore Boy Ii ycar ~ eha
Dning-room servant one Boy, years of age u as''-
All OF the above good ch9rac,..
fault, being the properly of gentleman an, od for
from the city. ma , tl4th C. X. PlITT rs i.iiaRmg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

A bill to incorporate and endow en- Agrcul
'tural College in Maryland, appropriating $4,000
annually from the State Treasury, has finally
passed both branches of the Legislature. This
annual appropriation is, however, not available
TO the college until subscriptions to its capital
stock to the amount of 10000 shares, at S25 per
share, be actually secured and made good.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-14

n Room the store OF Messrs. James s,i'en the
(the formerly occupied by him while DOING & q Co,
Messrs s L Co.. whore he intends CONDUCTING H. hss for
ING BUSINESS in all its branches. lie invites liz alLoR
the public generally to give him call Every and
made on his part TO give satisfaction. 'on VIII! be
Cutting all kinds of garments done in the latos, s,,
the best terms. ~ anu on
~ The room is approached through the store belo
fe 4 dffm NARTIN ~