Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-17

The coal excitement in this section = on the /
increase All the old mines. some OF which 4
were abandoned eight years since. have been re-
opened and are being worked - extensively ss
possible Several hills are beng pTospected Tor
new beds. aGd all our available labor and capital
is fast becoming monopolized by the coal lever
The present softness Of the roads will for few
DAYS prevent the delivery of several OF the mines
at the river; but a weeks good weather will End
900 600 bushels Of coal on the river bank At this
point The capacity Of the mines. both here
and at Hawesville. will be treble what they were
one wear ago, and will be abundant 10 supply the
river demsnd and the wants Of New Albany and
Louisville i CanneIton Reporter.
We regret to announce the death Of Major
s. P MOONEY. of Jackson county. He died at
his residence near Brownstown. on Saturday. the
18th inst, of smallpox The deceased was
resident of that county for more than forty years
and his strict integrity and sound judgment com
mendei him to the confidence Of his fellow citi-
zens in remarkable degree. He was honored
by them with various public positions. sheriff,
treasurer and representative IN the Legislature,
we believe, and he discharged every trust conf
ded to him with ability and fidelity His generous
nature attached to him devoted friends aud he
welded more personal influence than anv other
citizen Of the county. he was good man and
valuable citizen and his loss will be deeply felt
by the people with whom he was long identified
and whose interests it was his constant endeavor
to promote. Major MOONEY elected by the
/ last Legislature one of the Commissioners OF the
Sinking Fund and he exhibited in that position
those sterling qualities which distinguished him
through life.
The first number of the Lafayette Argus, a
Democratic daily, made its appearance on Thurs
day last Ii presents neat typographical APP
pearance and its editorials have the ring of the
true metal We hail this enterprise evI-
deuce that the gallant Democracy of TippecanOe
county are determined to maintain their princi
pies and organization. The Argus in its saluta-
tory forcibly remarks:
y Presidential nomination and election will
soon be upon the people We believe a change
of Administration be imperative. if the liberties
OF the people are Ia be regarded and maintained
An ATTEMPT to stiae the advocacy of such change
would more than all else combine evidence IL
necessity Eflrts TO crush down opposition il
, various localities have been ATTEMPTED. We an
ticipate 10 such action ia this vicinity. Any sucl
I attempts here would inaugurate deplorable re
suits free discussion of the acts and policy
of our rulers has always been legitimate anC
ever exercised by all political parties This il
all the Democracy ask at this time and is wha
they will insist upon Confning themselves t'
2 the Constitution and the laws in accordance
, herewith. they will enter the approaching Presi
, Dental contest unterritei, trusting that princ-
piles in alliance herewith will succeed. From
= those who entertain views compatible with ours
r we ask cooperation in their promulgation.-
From those who differ with Us. we ask only fai
e and honorable discussion. To those shall
2 ACCORD honesty of opinion and purpose. All 9th
+ ers will receive no notice a. our hands.