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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

A Polish immigrant, from Warsaw, a
matchmaker by profession, now residing in
this city, john Kulinski, obtained lately, the
9th of September, patent for an invention,
which, as far as may be judged from the in
spectioR of the model and explanations fur
nished by competent judgein such matters,
bid fair TO strike at the very root Of the
/ frightful disasters now so frequent on rail-
roads.
The invention consists in connecting to the
! front and rear of railroad cars series Of
shields in such a way that in case OF col
! lision the momentum impaired TO the first
shield passes successfully from one shield
to the other in an amount Of time sufficient
/ liz long for the said momentum 10 be spent
before it reaches the train ITSELF
The leading feature in the arrangement OF
these shields is the interposition between
them of resistances Of two distinct characters.
viz rigid and yielding, SO combined with
series Of locks and slides in each Of the
shields that. while out of collision, all the
shields are thereby kept at certain distances
from each other; and, the collision having
taken place, the momentum impaired 70 the
first shield is caused to unlock the rigid re-
sistances. and then to overcome the yielding
resistances interposed between the shields
successfully and alternately, one after the
other; and thus to he spent gradually on the
harmless operation Of throwing the shields
together before it reaches the train.
As the yielding resistances are kept, as Il
were, latent in the apparatus, and come into
play only successfully and in distinct divis-
ions Of time at the rate, as one bar alter ano-
Their forming the rigid resistances Is unlocked,
and the yielding resistances permitted there
by to oppose their elasticity, TO break the mo-
mentum Of the shock, the most tremendous
shock. which otherwise would crush train
to atoms, or throw 1t of the track, cannoton-
ly be met by a comparatively smaller resist
ance. but as a considerable time must be spent
in the progress Of the shock from one shield
to another, and as the resistance Of the springs
coming into play increases in the inverse IA
to as the momentum Of the shock is spent on
its progress, no throwing of the track can be
apprchended, and efficiency is given to break
the most extraordinary momentum by means
comparatively insignificant
This apparatus would seem 10 make all
kinds of bumpers, cow-catchers, and the like,
superhuous, aud 70 admit Of an easy and eff
cctive combination with the usual car breaks,
steam escapes, and electric alarm apparatus
so that il would appear that even under cir
cumstances otherwise, the most disastrous az
cidents to life and property would be ex-
empted from danger.--Nat. Lmeihgenoer-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

Our esteemed friends Of the Terro Hant'
Journal, Evansville Enquirer, and several
ether papers Of the State, are very much ex-
ercised about the conduct Of the Se9tiatl i
Is quite qualification to know we have SC
many anxious and eonsideratafriends. And
notonly have our own party papers deemed
il for our interest 10 take US IN hand, but the
very ,oise and Keen conductors Of the Indian
apolis Journal have volunteered 10 put their
fingers into the same dish. We feel a most
grateful consideration for these evidences Of
good feeling aud apPreciative sympathy
Having enough to do 10 attend to our own
business, we shall not attempt to return the
compliment rl ~ faf
The Ters Haute Journal, however, char
ges that the I" Sentinel and the political clique
about Indianapolis, wish to control the cleo.
tons Of the Legislature" And then very
saeeI~ enquiries, "shall it DO so ?" SO far
a. we are concerned, we deny the impeach-
ment in toto. We have never aspired to any
such responsibility, nor will anything which
has appeared in our columns justify such q
construction. The Sentinel has no favorite
candidates for any position, neither has
II attempted to favor any portion OF
the State to the injustice of any other.
All candidates for official position have the
same claim upon us. It has been our aim TO
speak Of all generously and respectfully
The friends Of every candidate have the de-
sire that the claims and position of their IA
vorite should receive fair consideration by
the central organ of the party. This is just.
1t is in this way that the qualifications and
fitness of every candidate can be best known
and receive dae consideration by the party
generally. We have obtruded no one upon
the notice of our friends, nor have we intend
ed to do injustice to any. t useas sai
The propriety of our position and our duty
in the natter seem so self-evident that we
huye deemed it, heretofore, unnecessary to say
word upon the subject, but as we have been
persistently misrepreseuted, we have thought
itpertinent and proper thus to allude to it.
No individual, clique or geographical infiu-
snce can control Us to the sacrifice of what
we consider our duty and the best interests
Of the party generally. AS ii has been, it
shall be our purpose TO do. equal justice to
every person, and more than all, which we
deem of primary importance and our highest
duty, we shall battle to the bestof our ability
for the permanent ascendancy of our princie
Piles and policy, ~ fss5g s.sni. ~
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

CANAL TRUsTEE -Several of the Con-
sressionaI Districts have already asserted
their respective claims to the lucrative Office
of Canal Trustee, to be filed by the Legis-
lature this winter. The Pocket thrusts for
ward its twelve thousand majority for the
Democracy and its immense local interest.
in the "great ditch" as cause sufficient for its
claims to be noticed and favored. The Sth
district puts forward a man unexceptional in
every particular, but fails to show why and
wherefore its fayorite should receive the
nomination of the Democratic caucus. The
9Th district also, conveniently forgets that
whatever benefit has accrued to the peoDi ,
from the Canal, has been reaped by those
living along the line from Fort Wayne to
Covington. The 7th district. lying midway
between the extremes of this bone OF con-
tentiop, has also claims, which, If they
have not vet been spoken of win be presented
in the sitting of the Legislature in a firm aud
unyielding manner. The pocket may talk
Of It's immense majOrities, but the 9Th dis
trict for Democratic gains puts it to shame |;
and the 6th district may pirate of Its sterling
and unhinching Democrats, but the 7th Dis
trict Democracy know too well the ability
and integrity of their friends to yield an inch
to the claims of other points or men other
than their own.-1e1re Haste Journal.
Who would be the editor OF the lead
ing democratic paper in Indiana The
Terre Haute Journal says: a
RrGHT.--The Evansville Enquirer is right
when it says the course of the State Sentinel
in regard to the election of the U. 5. SEN
ators and Canal Trustees this winter is suf6-
cient to damn it in the estimation of the
party. The Sentinel has displayed but little
discretion this campaign.
We will wager an oyster that one OF the
editors of the Journal aspires to the post OF
Canal Trustee--Madisoa Courier, Dee TO-
JUsT so.-Cookerly, one of the editors Of
the Buchanier print at Terre Haute, is can
didate for Canal Trustee. Havn't we won an
oyster off somebOdy?-Maa. Coar. 18Th ult.
Put the above all together and the "little
discretion Of the Sentinel results in its lack
of discernmeRt to see that our amiable and fat
friend CookERLY was the candidate for Canal
Trustee. If the Editor Of Terre Haute Jour
nal will not charge that it ais sufficient to
damn it in the estimationof the party" the
Sentinel will have the presumption to say That
G.. f. CooKKRLY, Esq, for his efficient servi-
ces to the party, and for his admirable quail
fcations, is eminently adapted for the posi-
ton TO which he aspires. r." A firm and IN
Welding manner will undoubtedly secure
his success ...-........ ~ .gI
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

THE STATE PRIsoN CoMMIssIoN-The
Journal, few days since, stated that Gov.
Wright had appointed Senators Crane and
Wood upon a commission to visit the Ohio
State Prison and report to him upon its man
agement. This story, with its accompany
ing remarks, was manufactured out of whole
cloth. The Governor has no authority to
appoint such a commission aud has made no
such appointments. 1t would occupy most
of our time, If we noticed all the lies of the
Journal and we give this one a notice to-day,
80 that the readers OF that print can inform
Yourselves as to its reliability. II it will lie
upon a matter so easily disproved, what will
1t not do upon matters which will bear lit
tie circumlocuti0n 2
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

MoDEsT.-The Black Republicans attrib-
ute the overwhelming vote in the Southern
Commercial Convention, and more recently in
the House of Representatives, against re-
vivsl of the slave trade, to their own de d
stand on the slavery question, in the la can
vass. The idea may be exceedingly aa.ter-
ing to the vanity of those who cherish it, but
it may be false nevertheless. We attribute
the passage of Mr.. 0rr's resolution, in the
House, by the very strong vote of 1873 to 8,
to the simple fact that the South is almost q
unit in opposition to re-opening the slave
trade, whilst, in the North, we doubt if a
single man could be found to advocate amea-
sure so revolving to humanity and the spirit
of the age.
The claim Of the Black Republicans that
this gratifying demonstration of the moral
sentiment of the country belongs to them,
must be better substantiated than it has been,
before it will be acceded to-
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

o. The Washington correspondence OF
the New Herald says that Hon. Howell Cobb
of Georgia, on his return to the capital, after
a brief absence, found upwards OF hun
dred letters addressed to him from all quar-
ters, requesting him to send the writers a
Copy Of the book which he recently publish
cd, entitled "Scriptural view of Slavery"
This was pretty heavy draf. upon gen.
tleman who had not only never published
such book, but had never seen one of the
description called for.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

aid for Gen. Walker-Mesting in New York
The friends Of Gen. Walker held meet.
ing in New Y ork city, on the evening of the
18th inst, to take measures to relieve the
struggling band in Nicaragua, who had at
tached themselves to the fortunes of Gen.
Walker. Many gentlemen of note participa-
ted in the proceedin S, among whom we no.
tice the names of Major Hess, Gen. Ward B.
Burnett, Generals Greene, Wheat, and Cane
zeau, Of Texas, Col. J. w. Fabeus, Col. An
derson of Nicaragua, Thomas Francis Meag-
her, DR.. Msgufin, Judge Morton, Thoma:
Placide, the actor, and Mr.. Morgan, the
owrer Of the Nicaraguan line of Steamers
and Capt Rynders. Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed and the liveliest sympathy was ex-
pressed for Gen. Walker and his cause.
A large quantity ofprovisions, clothing and
other stores are to 6e sent out by the Ten
nessee, on the oath.
The meeting adjourned to Saturday even
ing last, to receive the report Of the Com
mittee appointed to decide upon the best
means to aid Gen. Walker.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25
Doctors Differ.

Hon. Will Cumback, q few days since, on
the floor of the House of Representatives,
charged the Democracy Of Indiana with
pandering to the free soil' sentiment Of the
North in the late canvass. The charge was
promptly met by Hon. VIM. Fl. English.
In the Boone County Ledger, Of the 18th.
the Democrats OF this State are charged with
having stood hand in hand and shoulder to
shoulder with the South Carolina nullitiers
and fre-eaters. at the recent Presidential
election Mr.. Cumbaek and the Ledger can
reconcile this positive contradiction of each
others statements, as TO them may seem best
The truth is with neither The Democracy
of Indiana stood fairly and squareiy upon
the principles Of the Cincinnati Platform,
without the slightest stteinptto court the ia
vor or sympathy of either of the extremes
with whom they are charged with having
affiliated. 80 a.tl uig $50 ~ aiIA
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

ELECTION OF SENATOR. Lafayette
Courier says il has been suggested that an
arrangement might be entered into, by which
The Republican Senators will agree to the
elect.o of DR.. Graham n. Fitch, or some
old liner of like moderation, provided the old
line Senators will first agree to the election
of Judge Morton, DR.. Ellis, or some other
Republican upon whom the party may unite.
Notwithstanding the favor with which the
Courier regards such an arrangement it is
most certainly doomed to disappointment if
il expects to see it carried out. We do not
deem it even possible" that such an ar
rangsment can be entered into. If the Black
Republicans should advance such PROPOSE
ton, it will be met on the part of the DEM
ocrats, in such manner as to show the
Courier and all other advocates of scheme
of "bargain and corruption" so barefaced and
infamous, that they are counting without
their host"
The threat of the Courier that no such
"miserable doughfaces as Bright, Wright,
Petit, Brown, Robinson, or men of that ILL, y
shall be elected, under any circumstances,
viii no doubt be taken for what it is worth.
The Republicans will act upon their own
responsibility and as to them may seem best
in the election of Senators. AS for the DEM
ocrats, there is but one course for them to
pursue. If the election of Senators is de-
feated by the factieus and revolutionary
course prescribed by the leaders of the Re-
publican party, there is tribunal to which
the whole question may be referred, and
from whose decision there is no appeal. To
that tribunal the democracy will submit their
cause without the slightest misgiviDg as to
the result.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

6TBy the Charlottesville Review we learn
that Mr.. David Finnel, a resident Of Whites
vile, was run over last Tuesday night, by the
Express Train, and instantly killed. The
same paper also contains the following, &C
count Of most appalling accident, which
occurred at that place
Mr.. Bartholomew Wood, an employee at
Mr.. Blair's pork house, while working around
the scalding tub on last Friday morning, lost
his footing and fell into the boiling water, and
although almost Immediately rescued was SO
badly scalded that he expired on the follow
ing morning.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

OF An attempt will DO made to secure
the passage Of bill by The present Congress
to establish a steamship limo TO India by way
Of the Sandwich Islands The lobby force
is well organized, and only awaits the signal
to act
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

OF By our announcement column it will
be seen that John Frazer, Esq, of Orange
couniy,is candidate for Canal Trustee. Mr..
Frazer is gentleman who has high qualifi-
cations for this position. He was in the SER
vice of the State as First Assistant Engineer
upon the Wabash and Erie Canal. during the
first location between Logansport and Fort
Wayne, and was also, Engineer in charge of
the Eastern Division of the National Road,
in this State, during the last six years of Gen.
Jackson's administration. He has also filled,
since that period, other important positions
in the line of his profession. Mr.. Frazer
possesses the confidence of his friends and
neighbors as to his high character as man
anG an officer, and they are satisfied that be
would do credit to himself and the service,
if selected to fill the office named.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

ST.. LoUIs.--The census returns Of the city
of Louis for the present year, show an ag-
gregate population Of l40,2Ol. or this mum.
Der 1929 are free colored persons. and
], $40 slaves
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

o. John B. Cough. the great temperance
orator. will visit lafayette about the frst Of
January. lie viii also be in Indianapolis
about that time.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

The vote of the State is about twenty
thousand short of a full one. AS it is, Texas
polls more votes than the State of Louisiana,
which has four Representatives in Congress,
while she has but two, under the apportion-
ment of 1850. The next census will give
Texas large increase of political power.
Texas has done well in its Democratic ma
jority, but it falls little short of Arkansas,
which is clearly the banner state.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

CHARMING" THE New STATE HOUSE,
The Columbus papers advocate proposition
to mark the first occupancy of the State
House by celebration. 1t is seventeen
years since the building was commenced,
and it has cost the State, since that time
about one hundred thousand dollars per year
1t is claimed that the new Capitol, when
completed, will DO the most beautiful State
Housa in the country
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

@The Terre Hauts Journal is anxious
To ascertain whether we know better about
its business than it does Itself, and says the
Sentinel is in the dad habit Of defending
and praising every scape grace who pays it
WE'LL" In this sweeping charge we hope
the JoaraaI will not include our favorab' +;
notice Of BRo. COOKERY of tn It print, in to-
days paper. as candidate for Canal Trustee.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

D%7- Isaac Kelso, Know Nothing preach
or sued the Cincinnati Enquirer for libel and
obtained one cent damages.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

TOWNSHIP LaBRARr.-rhere has recently
been made to the Township Library an adj
dition Of some 900 volumes. II now num-
bers about 1900 volumes. 1t is in the Courl
House, and is free of access to all complying
with the rules and regulations. Calvin Tay-
lor, Librarian.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

OF The Journals exceedingly anxious to
getfts fingers into that corruption fund" It
will sell its opposition TO an election "dog
cheap" il it can only get something 10 help
make up that s2,0OOloss. We suppose that is
just the price of the Journal We think it
about $3.50. 80 too much. s4 eqo - =
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF SrATE.)
INDIANAPOLIS. DEC. 10Th 1856 (

Editors of Daily Sentinel In your issue
OF this morning you publish two dispatches OF
Hugh ONeil, Esq, one to Governor Wright,
at Jacksonville, and one to j. E. Mcdonald,
at Crawfordsville--in both of which 1 am
charged with "hiding'' to avoid service of an
injunction in reference to swamp lands. In
the one to the Governor l am also charged
with fraudulently using his Excelencie's
name. Heading which dispatches, are the
following, which appears to be superadded by
the Editor
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25

THE OFFICIAL VorE OF TExAs.-The Off
cial vote of Texas is published in the Gal
weston Civilian, of the 10Th ult. 1t stands
thus
For Buchanan and Breckenridge, 28.757
For Fillmore and Donelson, 1924
nn,nncrnt;n rnai ID n .
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of East Baton Rouge.

s,xrH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COERT'
In the matter of the Succession of AK1HIMEsE LANDRY,
deceased, wife of Valmont PerbOs. No. 5+4.
DY VIRTUE Of a commission to me directed III the
ID above entitled succession, from the SKIN ms.
trict Court id and for said Parish and state; VIII De
offered for sale at public Auction, to the last ana
highest bidder, at the last place Of residence OF the
deceased in this Parish, on
Saturday 22d day Of March ne1t, 1885,
at II O'Clock A: NJ, all the hereinafter described prop
erty living and being in said parish OF west baton
Rouge and belonging to the succession OF Arthmese
Landry decd, wife of Valmont Ferbos, TO VII:
COMMUNITY PROPERTY.
list. A certain tract of LAND, known as the Louis
Thibiviuier tract, situated in this Parish, containing
ffYv snner6cial acres more or less, bounded below by
land of j. T. Landry, and above by lands OF widow Jean
Tuilher and in the rear by lands Of 1sidore Dalgle.
ID. Another tract of land situated in this Parish In
the rear of the above described tract containing a9out
twentv snner6cial acres. bounded above by lands Of
widow Jean Tuilher, below by 1sidore Dalgie ana IN
front nv tract ofland above described. with the build
mos and improvements on both of said tracts to be
sold together. a..
Parish. held in common with the succession OF Paul
Fernos' and designated as the South East quarter OF
section 2e, in Township 8 Of Range IL east, ana con-
tanning one hundred and fifty eight 3oIoOO acres.
how Ss aaed about Is years, "a runaway) Dick, negro
man aged about IS years, lrunaway2 feter' negro
man aged about Is years, (runawayD Mary, negro
woman aged 25 years, and her two children, ROBERT
aged 2 years, and an infant ABOUT d non'n ~ ou - f.,..
POSTS, fatboat planks, corn, fodder, sheep morn cay,
lie. horses. and hogs. Plantation utensils, housenold
and kithen furniture. - w.
.gad .hout is years, and her child William 9 years and
Enrene 3 years. Liza, girl Is years, Josephine girl 10
years. Adeline girl Is years. One bed and bedding and
other household furniture.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
ALE S.
Ms OF SALE

The movable effects to be sold for cash for all sums
Of fifty dollars and under. and for sums over and above
payable on the ID day Of January next, 1857. The
land and slaves to be sold payable in three equal in
stallments, the first on the LIST day Of February 1857,
the second on the LIST day Of February 1858, and the
third and last payable on the LIST day Of February 1859.
Purchasers to furnish their notes endorsed to the sat
isfaction Of the Administrator, payable at the office of
Recorder OF this Parish, and bearing s per cent. inter-
est after maturity till paid, and mortgage retained On
the land and slaves until full and final payment.
WIN, WHITE, b. Sheriff.
West Baton Rouge, Feb. 16.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
8 HERIFF'S L
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE.
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT.
In matter OF the succession of RICHARD WALL, de-
ceased. No. 545.
DY VIRTUE of n commission, to me directed in the
- above entitled succession, from the 9th District
Court, in and for said Parish and State, Of date the
5th day of March, 1856, will be offered for sale at public
Auction to the last and highest bidder at the last place
of residence of the deceased, RICHARD WALL, in this
parish. on
Monday the 9th day Of March, 1856.
ut IL O'Clock, A. NJ. all the following described prop
erty belonging to the succession OF RICHARD WALL.
deceased. To wit:
Consisting stock, hats, shoes, boots, ready made
clothing, saddles and brides, Wagon harness, plan
ta:ion supplies, cutlery, hardware, crockery ware,
paints, drugs, oil, tin ware, stationary, &c, &c.
Terms OF Sale,
The foregoing property to be sold for cash for all
sums Of fifty dollars and under payable on the day of
sale, and for all SUMS over fifty dollars on a credit pay
able on the LIST day of January next, 1857, purchasers
to furnish their notes endorsed to the satisfaction Of
the administrator, and bearing eight per cent interest
after due till paid.
West Baton Rouge, March 9th, 1856.
WIN. WHITE, r. s.