Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 27, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1846 — Page 4

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INDIANAPOLIS, PEC. 19, 18-16. QCrOa Tuesday, the 15th, the Legislature in convention, made the following elections: Horaci P. Biddli, President Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit; S.mcel Hasüa of Wayne county, Treasurer of State, acd Douglas Macuikb of Indianapolis, Auditor of TubUc Account. These gentlemen are all Whigs. Each election Was sharply contested, and that of Judge wis made just as much of a partizan measure as either of the others. We are not disappointed at the result, though while the sacrifice was being made we cculd not but entertain the bitterest feelings, the intensity of which was indefinitely enhanced by the reflection that it was in a great measure occasioned by the delinquency of our own party, who in many counties had suffered themselves to be defeated .by the stubbornnes of selfish aspirants. We hope that the lesson afforded by the result of these elections will at least have the desired effect of teaching our own party every where the imperative necessity cf union and self-sacrifice. If it shall happily do this, the g'ratulations of the Whigs will yet be turned into mourning. fjrThe leading article of the Erookville Americtn, of Dec. 4, is a rare specimen cf braggadocio and impudence. It seems to be a studied effort to insult the publishers of every other newspaper in the State, and to be based on the belief that brazen, scifassumed superiority and hypocrisy is the sure passport to public favor and confidence. As to its impudence, in speaking of the Indianapolis papers being uaable to give full and correct reports cf the legislative proceedings "except by large donations from the public crib," we have only to say, so far as the State Sentinel is concerned, that it is indebted to no quarter ftr donations of any kind. Our paper is uorlh, in our opinion, all the price charged for it, no matter whether it be subscribed for by the people or their representatives. And as to the pretence of the American that it gives anj thing like a true transcript of those proceedings', it is sheer humbug, calculated for no other purpose than to deceive its readers. We can excuse this impudence of Mr. Clarkson only on the supposition that he wishes not only to gull his readers, but also that he wishes to sell out his rickety concern, and for that purpose labors to convey the impression of the wonderful popularity and profits of his paper. With all his jockeying we suspect he will hardly find a person green enough to be diddled by it. Prodcctios and Consumption or CorrEE. The production of the whole worlJ for tho year 19 13, according to the best estimates, was as follows : Brazil 170.OUO.000 Java anc Sumatra 140,000,000 Cuba 43,000,000 St. Domingo 3d,00Of0CO Porto Rico and Laguayra 36,000,000 British West Indies 10,000,000 Ceylon 7,000,000 East Indies and Mocha 6,0i:0,0C0 French Colonies 4,000,000 Dutch West Indies 3,000,000

' . Total pounds 459,000,000 Or 2,963,750 bags of 160 pounds each. . The import of coffee from Brazil to the United States in 1314 was extraordinary, amounting to nearly half the whole product of that country. Coffee, up t) 1332, paid a duty of 6 per cent., since that year it Las been free. The effect of this change is seen in the following table : iMrT or corrcc ist tri cited itatc, with the siroaT two C4STITT ITA1.11B rot COMCMrTloa, ALIO THE PCTT AftD ITC' toi raicc. .Try. ft. vtr U. so to 0 20 17 11 11 9 9 61 Ü 10 JO 1(1 W 10 10 9 9 9 t 8 61 0 Import. F-zport. pun4$. fundi. 9l,'.T3.UJ9 9,M7Jd lion. i-,a-6,ur Duty, ftr 10. 5eU issi. io, VI, IMS. VS, 17, 11, Uao, 1H3I, . IHM, 1H33, 1X34, l."04, 1H36, las, 140. 141, Ui, 37,3J7,;jJ 30,Xttc7 10,437,043 30,W4,29tf 19,4J,7 15I.707.0JI 4j.39U,6J0 24J',9 eo.6Ttf,0tiJ 37,319,407 1,&S4,7I3 31,734.7r4 50,041,9 ai,697,7t9 2S,3jO,iV7 W.1W.697 ld.ur.96l S,J,733 Sl.lXI.&M d,Od'.l,M43 31.019,994 SM&MIS 13.U4.66I JS,:.ti.l,6rt7 ScU sets Set S1,77,. 6,U3,i9 ?a.7W,737J l,:W,:tS Sö.ääl.lM 40,471,171 vi Ct ,5,0-W 4,PV9,1I4 75,1187,9081 W),ljO,k lj,fMi,Sl 4I,W,506 10J.199.777 ll.44ti.77 91,73-.'J1 93,790,307 i,i407 77.ai7.nui (0,140,403 13,090,332 76.044,071 5,!K7,Or7 W.S72.633 -t"i 1.473 99,S7i,6a 8,ti94,334 Hi,3U7,7l &.7tM,5a lOg.-.DO.SlT 4,381,04 107,383,367 6,3; 8,994 &,DIÜ,6ijti H,ÜM,)l H'J.TlI.tOJ fret; 104i.b9i,Wrj JM.UlXi.tWj 14l.Wa7.1K7 1 11,761,81 K-.'.ay..) In 1321 the consumption per head to the inhabitants of the United States was 1 lb. 4 oz. In 1330 the , proportion had increased to 3 lbs. per head, the foreign price having fallen 50 per cent. After the 31st December, 1330, coffee paid 2 cents, and in 1331, 1 cent ; after which it was free. The importation in the year 1331 doubled in consequence of the reduced duty, and the consumption per bead for the Tour years ending with 13 l'J, averaged G lbs. per head, having quadrupled to each inhabitant since 1821. A large portion of the increased consumption, as seen above, . is derived from the Brazils ; the effect of the produc--liorrof which country has been to the price of coffee what the prpducts of the Southern States has been to that ofcotton. From 1320 to 1310, the Brazilian product increased 1100 per cent., or 155,000,000 lb?. In the same time the consumption in the United States has increased 137,000,000 lbs. ; leaving an increase of 13,000,C00 11. of Rio coffiw, besides the enhanced products of all countries, to supply the increased consumption of England and Europe. The result has been the great diminution in price evinced in the above table. The cost per lb. to the consumer has been in the last 12 years further reduced by the removal of the duty; that is, the coffee which cost 9 cents in 1330, cost the consumer 10 cents duty and charges. The sama coffee now co3ts 7 cents, a reduction of 9 cents, which his given the spur to the consumption. In England, foreign coffee pays 10 cents per lb. duty, and colonial coffee 8 cents. The consequence is, that while the United States, in 1311, with a population of 17,000,000, consumed 1 10,711,820 lbs. coffee? Great Britain, with a population of 27,000,000, consumed 31,931,000 lbs. only, or less than one-fourth the consumption of the United States. Now, the effect of this increased consumption of Brazil coffee on tho American trade is as follows : 1334, I8-!S. licrttst. " IfllporteoffefrotdBraia, 56,571,303 49,5r,6"G torportU. 3. produce to Breul, $J,3do097 3,409,419 KU.SZl Now, it is sometimes alleged that the import of foreign goods drains the country of its treasure. Here is the fact that increased purchase of $573,032 worth of coffee, which added largely to the enjoyments of the people of the United States, resulted in increased ales of American produce to the extent of $823,321 ! A clear profit of 2500,000, besides the coffee. Such is alwsys the result of national interchanges. The Cafitclation or Mosteret. The Galve:ton Civilian publishes an extract of a letter from Governor Henderson, in which he says : I did not at the time, and do not still like the terms, but acted as one of the Commissioners, together with General Worth and Col. Davis, to carry out Gen. Taylor's in structions. We ought, and could have made them gurrender at discretion , and so I said to Gen. Taylor, but he and all the regular twicers were content with the terms fixed upon, and I hall not condemn them. Gen. Taylor first instructed as to demand a surrender of the city, fortifications, all their arm, and all other public property, and that the officers and men ahould be permitted to retire without parole, (to which I readily assented in my own mind,) but the Mexicans declined or rather begged Gen. Taylor to save their honor, by allowing them to carry off their arms, and be finally agreed to do so, and instructed us accord-

Ilcnds of the Senate. BT NEMO. Bejmamix W. Edmoxstox, the Senator from Dubois; sometimes called the " Red Rover,' may be distinguished by what John Ewing used to call his ' red cap." Mr. Edraonston never enjoyed any but the most limited means for acquiring an education; but his natural aptness and an investigating turn of mind, have measurably overcome this disadvantage. lie has a keen perception of character, and a strong native sense of justice, combined with a soundness of judgment, by which he masters with ease almost every subject within the sphere of his legislative action. While others are hesitating in doubt as to their course of action, Mr. Edmonston has mastered the subject, deduced the principle involved, and traced it out to its practical issues. In speaking, he simply announces the results of his reflections upon facts, and so clear are his ideas, that although his language may want perfect accuracy, he never fails to express himself to the purpose. On the back sent, behind Mr. Edmonston, sits J. S. Davis, the Senator from Floyd. Mr. Davis is a lawyer, and his speeches give marked evidence of the mental discipline w hich the study and practice of his profession are calculated to produce. He has a nice discrimination, a keen sense of the ludicrous, and of course is fond of polemic debate. It is not easy to take him at fault ; he is watchful of the weak points of his adversary, and not very merciful in regard to attacking them. In his personal intercourse no man can be more agreeable; and be is highly esteemed by those who enjoy the advantage of his acquaintance. On the extreme right sits George Eekry, tho Senator from Franklin. The Doctor is "no orator as Brutus is," but woe be to the wight who incurs the penally of his sarcasms. The few words he ever utters on the floor of the Senate, are full of meaning, and generally not wanting in wit. The en is however his most formidable weapon. He is an able political writer, never makes the least compromises of principle, nor will he permit himself to pardon any derelictions from it. In domestic and social life no man is more indulgent or kind ; but in political conflicts he never give3 nor asks for quarter. Jonx Eeaed, the Senator from Montgomery, has not been in that body for some years until this winter, but will soon make his influence felt. He will never waste the time of the Senate by making 1 ngwinded speeches, but will exert a sway far more potential than that of the best speeches. If he wants the Senate to pass a measure, they may as well come down at once, for "Captain Scott" will have them. Not that he is arrogant or overbearing, for no man could be more unassuming ; but he seldom asks for hat is wrong, and makes up his mind to have wbat he docs ask. No measure of great public utility will fail to find in Mr. Beard an efficient and devoted advocate. James G. Read, the Senator from Clark, is an old

and experienced leirLdator, and has often presided over i i the body of which he is now a member. As a presid- j ing officer, Judge Read is prompt and decided, and as he preserves his own dignity, he finds little diffi- ' culty in preserving that of the Senate. Though grave and sober in his deportment generally, the Judge can easily relax the severe tone of Senatorial gravity, wneiicver a suiiauie occasion oners , anu at sucn times - Li. ? er t . i i his humor and drollery are perfectly irresistible. HlS fund of anecdote is ample, and the man who can listen to his relation of them without aching sides and a hearty guffaw, must be made of sterner stuff than most men. The 1-jng familiarity of Judge Read with political life and the contentions of party, seems never to have abated in the least the natural kindness of his disposition. His manners are simple, his bearing unpretending, and his treatment of antagonists in debate, courteous. Few men are less opionionated, and noun more willing te yield preconceived opinions to the force of argument. Andrew L. Osbobn, the new Senator from Laporte, is a fine specimen of a self made man. He is probably not thirty-five years of age, yet he has accomplished much far himself since he came upon the stage of active life. He was bred a mechanic, yet such was his perseverance that he studied law and has for several years practised his profession with decided success. In the power of clear discrimination and logical deduction, Mr. Osboru has few superiors. His humor is rather wayward, at times exhibiting itself in the playful sallies of witi and not infrequently in vehement invective and pointed satire. His sympathies are warm and easily aroused, and under their influence he is decidedly an eloquent speaker. IL. Winch ell, the Sona tor from Grant, is a remarkable man. He is tall, with black hair arid eyes, and a forbidding expression of countenance. All his mental manifestations are of deep intensity. Every tiling with him is in the superlative decree. In speaking, his earnestness amounts often to the most ardent enthusiasm. A stranger who should enter the chamber while he is speaking, would conclude that he is in a towering passion. His denunciations aro violent, his opinions always decided, and his views inclined to ultraism. Still he sincere in his opinions, just in his ultimate aims, and faithful in advocating! all that he deems rig lit. and especially, whatever he regards as for the interest of his constituency. He scorns all subterfuge, and the cunning devices of fearful souls; while he pursues his purposes, deaf to remonstrance, and indifferent to obstacles or opposition.. The finest looking man in the Senate, is M. R. Greex, the new Senator from Switzerland. He is a rather large, dark cornplexioned man, with a pleasing expression of countenance. Tho mountain breezes of his native New Hampshire, have given his cheek the ruddy hue of perfect health; and he seems to be formed for enjoying life with high zest. His face gives assurance that he is not indifferent to the pleasures of social intercourse. He is certainly an intelligent, companionable man, and if he is a bachelor, the ladies will do well to keep a sharp lookout for him. " ' " - Dax. Webstek. The Whig State Convention of New Hampshire have nominated Danl. Webster as a candidate for the Presidency in 1813. May God save the Whig party from any such calamity as that. Uut more especially will Providence save the United States from the fearful consequences of any such corrupt and dangerous administration as that of a "Webster administration." We look upon Danl. Webster as the most dangerous man in our Government combining, as he does, the greatest corruption with the most powerful talent." The above is from the BrookvMc American of Dec. 4,1943. Though the American is a whig paper.it seems to entertain a just appreciation of one of the greatest leaders of its ovh parly.- Yc don't wonder that Clarkson sometimes . kicks out -of the party traces - - ' ' The Illinois Legislature has been organized by the election of Newton Cloud as Speaker, John McDonald, as principal clerk, and W. W. Pace, as assistant clerk of the House ; and llenry W Moore, secretary, and Nelson G. Elwood, assistant secretary of the Senate. Finney D. Treston, one of the editors of the Wabash Democrat, was elected Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk of ho Senate. Illinois U. S. Senator. We learn by a note from J. H. Diller postmaster at Springfield, that the Hon. S. At Douglass had been nominated in Democratic legislative caucus, by acclamation, and that be would be elected the next day.

Supreme Judges. We have heard a great deal of canting about the impropriety of mingling politics with the Judiciary. Several wise men have shaken their heads in a very knowing way at the Governor, for having had the audacity to name men of his own political faith for the Supreme Bench ; and have very significarttly intimated that he had belter not do that again. Well, we don't pretend to know what may be the intentions of the Executive on that head, but we are satisfied that whatever may be the course he has marked cut for himself, those who think to divert Lim from his purpose by mere threats of denunciation in advance, have mistaken the temper of the man. All objections to the former course of the Governor,

and to what they assume to be his intended course, i come with a verv ill crae from anv of the Whi? party at the present time. They have set an example ---J D c which demonstrates their entire disregard for the principle they profess to hold so sacred, in regard to Judicial appointments. In the recent election of a Circuit Judge, by tL Legislature, acknowledged qualifications and former services were totally disregarded ; and political opinions substituted as the governing consideration. We do not upbraid the Whigs for this conduct on their part. We only say that if the example set by them in this instance, and which is in perfect conformity to their previous practice, ßhould be adopted as a precedent in any respect by the Executive, they cannot have the slightest occasion for complaiut. " Measure for measure " may be meted to them, and should they condemn at all, they must inevitably heap the great burden cf condemnation upon their own heads. We hope that we shall hear no more whining about the impropriety of mingling politics with the question of Judicial appoint ruents National Wealth. The wealth of a nation consists in the industry of its inhabitants, and that industry is more or less productive as it is well or ill directed. Düring the few years immediately preceding the revulsion of 1837, the time and energies of a large portion of the people of the United States was taken up with idle speculations instead of earning and saving, the universal disposition was to borrow and consume. Hence, under an appearance of unusual prosperity, the substance and real capital of . the country was running rapidly to waste. The most marked indication of that untoward and disastrous state of affairs was the fact that the United States, essentially an agricultural country, imported largely of breadstuffs from other countries. So little had they attended to their own proper business that they were obliged td buy the articles, in the export of which their business consisted. The imports and exports in the article of wheat will show the change. IMrOBTI ADD EiroT( OF Wilt IT IS TIIC I'DITCD ITATtl. Import. Kxport. uusneii. I, Ott 3.448 l.l4 8j3 63 4.Ki C20 i.K.a 1.600 l.ro 2,: 69 6p3,rtS b'Ji Value. Bttih. Wheat. Bbl. Flour. 1825, 18JI5, 117, If!. 1,01 &.000 910 W8 30 49i 65 1,141 1.600 1,213 1M.C47 4j:,ij9 4,134 rTiS a-:o 639 653 ,401 17,99(1 Sl.VHKi MS.4M SÜO.S09 P37.384 1.817,434 fclwi 9,1 93 5 10,400 31H.U9 41,161 tr.:3,155 1,81(7,601 1,JJ,H7 1,233,0)4 t4l,474 43.1Ü6 ,182 3,!M 4,00? 43,1 413,910 60,301 33,32 36,41 4:,:6i S,(j 17,303 6.3V1 96.3-.J5 1.7J0.BÜ0 36.50 SJ7,9i8 311,6.31.917 i 0. 1S3I l&.ti', i;"! ikw) 1, 4,13 i IHl'lln liinKl I'll If 0 ; KU, 446 1,438,574 From 1S33 to 1833 the export fell from equal to 2,G0G,000 bbls. of flour to 319,719 bbls. sent at enormous prices to the West Indies. In 1S37, the import of wheat into this agricultural country was near 4, 000,000 bushels. Instead of raising wheat, the lands had been turned into town lots, and over 04,000,00 in one year was actually sent out of the country to buy wheat. This was a positive diminution of the capital of the country an actual impoverishment. With the explosion of the late National Eank, however, and the breaking up of the banking bubble, industry resumed its wonted direction, and vast has been the advancement of the Union in actual wealth. Ia the rear 1937 there w paid for wheat, " )e)44 rectircJ for wheat exported, Dirterencelnfavorof 1841, 11,414.513 The average quantity of wheat and flour exported ''"f for the last five years has been reduced to bushels of: wheat 8,000,000 bushels, or 10 per cent of the proj.. j: .t. o..- ..r lorn 1VL-. :.. ' i . , . .. in reunion 10 micai is cquai.y o m mauun to an

products of national industry, and affords an unerring Trusting to my fc'low citizens for that kind inguide to the vast accumulation of capital which is , dulgence and support with which I have hitherto takin" place in this country. oecn e0 highly favored, I invoke the aid of that Infinite

The Texxsvlvama Regiment. From the Corres - Mn,i.n ..c iKa . i.. ,,-. .i,- . . : ; : v . : . iveysione tfegimeni nas oecn uesignatca. ihc loilowing are the companies: Captain F. W. Binder, Washington Light Infantry. it Joseph Hill, C.ty Guards. John Bennett l'hiladelphia Light Guards. Edmund L. Dana, Wyoming Artillerists. James Nagle, Washington Artillery. John Herron, Duquesne Grays. Alex. Hay, Jackson Independent Blues. Wm. F. Small. Monroe Guards; R. K. Scott, Cadvvalader Grays. T. G. Mörehead, Jefferson Guards. The fund being raised for the assistance of the families of the volunteers, it is confidently anticipated, will reach $20,000. In what country in the world, except America, can such patriotism1 be found ! This, too, in spite of the tirades of Mr. Webster, denouncing the war as one of aggression and plunder, and the President as deserving of impeachment ! The same correspondent adds : The New York papers of last night have intelligence by telegraph from Albany, that on the 20th ult., the brig Scotraatt, from Montreal for Liverpool, was wrecked in a gala on Gic Island, and immediately sunk in deep water. The crew, nine in number, took the boats, and were all lost except one man, who was washed on Barnaby island, and picked up by the inhabitants from the main land. The Right Sfieit. The Washington Artillery, of Fottsville, Fa. left home on Friday week for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, en route to the seat of war. The citizens not only supplied the company with money, but raised S-000 immediately for their families during their absence, though few of the volunteers were married. In addition, one of Allen's revolving pistols were presented to each officer and private in tho company. Many of these, were private gifts, and the rest purchased out of a fund raised for the purpose. All the military companies turned out to give them escort to the car depot at Mount Carbon, a mile distant; and all the people, without distinction of sex or age, also assembled and accompanied them to the depot, to bid them farewell. The scene is represented to have been exceedingly affecting. Candidates ron the Presidency. No less than thirteen candidates for tho Presidency have already been nominated by different newspapers, riz : Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts ; Silas Wright, of New York ; Lewis Cats of Michigan J John M, Clayton, of Delaware ; Ilertry Clayj of Kentucky, John J. Crittenden, of Kentucky; John C. Calhoun, of South Carolina ; Simuel Houston, of Texas ; John McLean, of Ohio; Andrew Stewart, of Pennsylvania; Zachary Taylor, of the.U. S. A. ) Winfield Scott, of the U. S. Army. How many more are td bo nominated from among the heroes of the Mexican war is yet to be seen. The Democrats of Maine have succeeded in electing a majority of the members of the Legislature; securing the election of Democrats to fill the twenty vacancies

Inaugural Address or Gov. lVhilcomb. Fellow Citizens: The will of a free and independent people having again assigned to me the duties of the first executive office within their gift, 1 Lave in your presence, atd that of Heaven, bound myself by the most solemn pledge, to the faithful discharge of the trust confided to my band. The period through which

I have passed, since first occupying my present sta tion, has been attended with difficulty and reponsibility. For this proof on the pa rt of my fellow citizens of their approbation of my past official couduct for tnis renewed and increased expression of their confidence in the rectitude of my future intentions, I tender the homage of a grateful heart. Despairing nf finding terms adequately expressive of my sense of the obligation conferred, I shall endeavor to show it, to the best of my humble talents, in my continued, and, if possible, in my increased exertions to guard their rights, protect their interests, and promote their wel ; fare. A brief retrospect of the condition of our State affairs, especially as furniehing a lesson for the future, may not be regarded as inappropriate on this occasion. When I first entered upon the duties of the distinguished office to which I have ogain been elevated by the partiality of my fellow citizens, the degree and extent of suflering throughout the entire community were without a parallel in our Slate. Almost every one who had possessed credit was in debt, and a very large number, to all human appearance, hopele6ly so. Business was broken up, enterprise was paralyzed, and individual credit was almost annihilated. Relief laws, as they are usually termed, had been mterposed to prevent the general and sudden sacrifice of so large a portion of the property of the citizens, that the currency in the community in the absence of such laws, would have been little more than sufficient to pay the cost6 of litigation; thus threatening to strip the debtor of the means of paying his debts, without at the same time benefitting the creditor. But if the condition and prospects of the people individually, were gloomy, what shall be said of those of the State 1 Need I go into a calculation of the millions of liability of the Alpine height of that debt, resting like an incubus upon the State, and threatening to crush her vital energies under its ponderous load 1 Our best citizens, despairing of extrication from the shack!. of debt, were sacrificing their homes and removing beyond the limits of the State, while Capital I and Industry avoided our blighted shores in their on ward tide to the west. How many cf our citizens believed nay was there one who believed, that the full and entire amount of our public debt, principal and interest, would ever be paid ! How many thought that we should ever be able to plunge to the full depth of our liability, and ' pluck up drowned honor by the locks! " What is now the condition of the great mass of our fellow citizens 1 Let it answer for itself. It is true, it is not yet all that could bo desired, but its percepti ble improvement teaches us, that the only reliable means of reaching that full degree cf prosperity to which, under Providence, we may hopefully aspire, is the systematic adherence to those maxims of industry and frugality by the people to that strict economy by the State government, and to that abstinence from schemes of visionary wealth on the part of both, by the observance of which, our altered condition for the better, has been mainly produced. Above all, I desire, on this solemn occasion, to raise my warning voice against the allurements of credit. This caution, at all times proper, is more particularly needed in times of prosperity, of a return of which, should a satisfactory arrangement be made of our State debt, we already have encouraging evidence. 1 rohipt payments, where there is ability, are always better for both seller and purchaser, and where there is not ability, it is better, in the great majority of cases, that the purchase should not be made. That credit is sometimes desirable, it is not intended to deny ; but it is believed that such instances are of rare occurrence. Actu ated, then, by the deepest concern for the welfare of the people the strongest regard for the honor and prosperity of the State, 1 cannot but indulge the hope : provident forecast; the yawning gulf of debt, under J the specious nariie of credit, will be carefully avoided, ! Am Xo ' ur existing prospects in relation to the State i in a i. mu'Mii u kg or uie lessons 01 exocrience. ami a . - I . !!!- I .1 . 1 . C " .1 debt, may we not venture to express the opinion; that enough has already transpired to auorda well grounded hope for its early arrangement, on terms satisfactory to our creditors, acceptable to our citizens, and hon orablc to the State 1 Should the arrangement be finally made, substantially, as proposed by the bill of last session, it is demonstrable that no higher rate of taxes will ever be required from the people to satisfy the whole of our Slate debt, principal and interest, i than they have been and are now paying for the pret e. ".: e .. r.. : 1 eni year, in my luiure ouiiuiiiMraiiou oi wiouujua of the State, I shall endeavor to restrict myself within ' the powers delegated by the constitution to avoid all encroachment upon cither of the co-ordinate branches of government to sec, to the best of my humble abilities, that the laws are faithfully and impartially executed, anJl to regard the affairs ond interests of lnujana as tiC first object of my attention and care tower who governs ana controls me umveiFc, vo 1 ,ead our councils to what is bot, and make them 1 promotive of our co .imon happiness. i james whitcomb. A Thankless Partizan. The True D!ue, a whig paper published in Belmont county, Ohio, holds the following thank'givinj linguage equalled in its blasphemy only by its unadulterated Toryism : " For what have the people of Ohio now to be grateful that they are to set apart one day from their secular busi ness ! Is it that the President has sent 20,000 men to wrest from a foreign nation its territory without just cause or provocation, made a descent upon Mexican soil, and slain thousands of her citizens, or is it because Ohio has a debt of $20,000,000, when the people have nothing to pay with T Or " is it became the people of Ohio are cursed icilh, lh. ague and billious diseases, through three-fourths of the Stale " They who see fit to thank God for such things may do so ; but for us, we shall stand clear of all such tomfoolery. "The Eastern Sage!" Some of the Whig pa pers have published a story about the " wisdom" of Mr. Websteb, in not going on board the ill-fated Atlantic, calling him in the excess of their man-wor-shipi the Eastern Sage " The Buffalo Commercial ', (Whig,) however; states the fact that the story that Chancellor Kent and Mr. Webster narrowly escaped death by declining to take passage, is a mere fiction. The Chancellor was at home in New York, and Mr. W. never contemplated going on board ! A Memorable Fact. It is stated in the Wash ington Union, that since the battles of 8th and 9th of May last, which precipitated a war with Mexico upon us, at least three hundred thousand volunteers have offered their services to the government. Is there another country in the world where so large a force could be raised by voluntary enlistment for foreign service in so short a time ! The eight new regiments are nearly full, some of tbcra quite. They are to serve "during the war." Release of the Yucatan Vessels. The Collector of the port of New Orleans has received instructions from the Navy Department at Washington, to release the Yucatan schrs. Ventura and Joquina, recently captured as prizes. The instructions from the Department for their release are, we learn, based on the ground of their having been seized by the U. S. authorities within the time specified in the government circulars to the various collectors in reference to the detention of Yucatan vessels. Tub Post Office at Allisoxville, in this cotinty, having been discontinued, our subscribers will find their papers at this office until some new arrangements can be made. We believe the Post Master at A. got tired of his office, and it seems now that no one will take it. The Star in tub East. The Treasurer of Democratic Maine has subscribed one hundred and fiftv thousand dollars of the $5,000,000 loaa for carrying J en the war with Mexico

Congress. Senate, Dec. 9. Messrs. Green and Hannegan appeared in their seats. Mr. Cameron moved that the Military Committee be instructed to inquire into the propriety of granting 100 acres of land to volunteers serving in Mexico, and increasing the allowai.ee for transportation and subsistence of volunteers from their homes to the seat cf war. Mr. Breese rave notice of

a bill to graduate the price of public lands, a bill for a territorial rovernment if Oregou, atd a bill to es tablish land ollices in Oregon. House. in the House the v higs commenced their war against the Administration, as recommended by M r. V eiste r. Sir. Davis's resolution calling on the President for ! copies of all orders to generals or commodores rela tive to the establishment of civil governments in ter ritories conquered during the war with Mexico, came up in order. The question being on its adoption, Mr. Haralson, of Georgia, presented as an amendment, the words "if not incompatible with the public interests." He questioued the expediency of an imperative call on the Executive for informatien of this character. The publication of the official correspond ence might prove detrimental to cur national interests, by giving the enemy possession of the views and plans adopted in the prosecution of hostilities. Mr. Davis disclaimed any desire or intention of procuring the publication of any thing calculated to have that tendency. He wanted merely to obtain information as to orders diiecting the establishment of civil governments in conquered territories. He proceeded to speak at length, that if it appeared that the President had acted contrary to the constitution, Le (Mr- Davis) was prepared for such ulterior measures as the integrity of the constitution and the safety of this Union might demand. Mr. Douglass, of Illinois, invited a full investigation of the conduct of the Executive. If by "ulterior measures" the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Davis) meant impeachment if the opposition contemplated the impeachment cf the President, they would have full latitude. The President's conduct was open to the inspection of the world, and in ordering the establishment of temporary governments in conquered territories, he had only performed the solemn duty required of him by his oath of office and the law of nations. Fowcr to establish military regu lations for governing possessions held by right of conquest was admitted, but there was no right to establish civil governments in such possessions, and he (Mr. Davis) challenged the President to produce such a right in the law of nations or the constitution. Mr. Haralson followed in defence of the President. Mr. Douglass explained and defined his position. Mr. Haralson suggested that the discussion was premature. It would be more judicious to postpone it until gentlemen had ascertained facts in the case. Mr. Khelt, of South Carolina, remarked that the conquer ed territories fotmed no part of the United States. If they did, then the President would have no more right to establish governments in them than he has to or ganize a government in Oregon. Our occupation of California and New Mexico being merely military, the conduct of the officers of our government is perfectly justifiable. Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, contended that, by the President's own showing, the resolution, as far as it related to New Mexico, embraced nothing but what we claim as within the boundary of the Union. He referred to the Message of yesterday, proceeded to controvert Mr. lihett's position, cited Commodore Stockton's proclamation and other matters which excited much laughter. Mr. Haralson withdrew his amendment. Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts, suggested that the proper time for this discussion would arrive when the desired information came before the House. He denounced that portion of the Message in which the justice of the war is advocated, and the boundary of Texas defended. Mr. Vinton, of Ohio, moved to amend the resolution so as to. inquire whether any part of the conquered territories belonged to Texas. Mr. Holmes, of S. C, followed, in defence of the government. Mr. Darragh, of Pennsylvania, obtainedthe floor, when the House adjou ned. Washington, Thursday, Dec. 10. The House resumed the interesting discussion of this subject. Mr. Davis modified his resolution so as to call upon the Presideat to state whether he has recognized any government in Mexico established by our commanding officers ; whether any such govern ment has bceu established over a part of the State of I exas ; whether he intends to prosecute the war with a view to the permanent occupation of territory ; and for what specific purpose he intends to prosecute the war ; and that, if he sees fit, he be requested to communciate his reply to the House in secret session, with closed doors: Mr. Darragh, of Ta., (Whig,) said it was the democratic doctrine that this government could not wage a war of conquest ; and that we could not acquire territory by conquest. He himself believed the war to be just and necessary ; but those who did not in their conscience so believe, ought not to be branded as traitors. He read the President's denunciatory remarks on all those who differed with him as to the wisdom of the war, and condemned them out and out. He reminded the House that the late elections had proved that the people did not believe Mr. Polk to be infallible. The truth was that this war, though just, could have been avoided. The government withheld our claims on Mexico witii a view to force upon it an acquisition of territory. The United States could have assumed those claims in consideration of adjusting the boundary. Mr. Tyler began this policy of acquisition, and Mr. Polk's administration was a continuation of it, in this respect. Those claims lad been postponed from time to time for the very purpose of retaining a pretext tor war and acquisition. Ho was not satisfied with the President's explana tion as to the permission given to Santa Anna. It was a piece of humbuggery that required some further explanation. The President's sincerity in stating the reason which influenced him in sending I ay lor from Corpus Christi to the Bio Grande, was questioned and scrutinized by Mr. D. He showed that an order prior to that of the 13th January, 1846, had been issued for that purpose, lie would never oppose any acquisition of territory, provided slavery was not to be tolerated in it. It was true, that in the old States slavery was tolerated by the Constitution, and it was unconstitutional to extend it any farther than its original limits. It was unjut to the Northern States, and he hoped they would resist it. We had no public domain in 1167, excepting the territory North-West of the Ohio, and the Continental Congress excluded slavery from that. It was understood that it was not to be extended farther, excepting in the States to be formed out of the territory of Georgia, North Carolina, &x. It was understood that the Declaration of Independence would be a paradox, a lie, if slavery was to be further encouraged and extended. It was believed that, in the course of time, we should be rid of the evil in all the old States. What the progress of Democracy would do, he did not know, but he believed that the progress of civilization would stop it. Be assured, said Mr. D., this question must be met. Mr. Stanton, of Tennessee, defended the President's course, and claimed for him the right and duty of denouncing all who opposed the war, as u hording aid and comfoit to the enemy. But this did not abridge any one of his right of speech. It was well known that the articles in the Intelligencer were cited in Mexico and encouraged the enemy. We meet denunciation by denunciation. Gentlemen say we made an unjust war. We say you give aid to the enemy. We both exert our privileges of speech. Though this was not waged as a war of conquest, yet it wis well known that Mexico could not pay us the expense of the war and the claims of our citizens, and the people of this country were in favor of taking territory as a remuneration. To this result the matter would come. Mr. Seddon of .Va. took a constitutional view of the question, and differed from all who had epoken on the subject Ho dissented from Mr. Rhett's view, that we held the country only by the power of the sword and could exercise the law of the sword. Cut i he maintained that the conqueror could create a civil government for the protection of life and property, and could even incorporate its people into his own body politic. The President had done just what he had a right to do, as Commander-in-Chief of the army and Navy. He had established a provisional civil government in Mexico, during the recess of Congress. But now that Congress was here, it was for us to revise his acts and establish Such temporary government as we please. But he denies that the President had any right to take steps for the admission of foreign territory into this Union, and he denied that the President had done any such thing. It was not for the President to annex boundless regions to the United States. It might be wise to do it, but it mu6t be done with the Legislative

sanction. He was autborired by the Message to say that the President had conformed to the laws of cations, and Led not exceeded the bounds of his authority as Commander-in-Chief. Mr. Woodward, of S. C, contended that whatever rights we had under Mexico, were uot under the Constitution but the laws of nations. There was no question as to the duties and rights of commanders ; it was a question between governments a question as to the rights we had nnder the laws of nations, as the conquerors of Mexico. A state of war supercede

all tho functions or the 1'resideni as a civu omcer and he becomes cx-ofEcio the generalissimo of the armv and naw. and is Durelr a military officer. He I v . i f t l.-f1A TY.t iKa wa 5 oinmanos me army to gu. J ' MMSr is vour war. us CDiecis ana tuus tvui. . President in his military capacity becomes wholly subordinate to the civil authority. What was his duty as generalissimo! Having ejected the sovereigns of the territory, he must put himself in their place, iu the place of the natural sovereign, and see that the existing laws are faithfvlly executed that is, the laws in existence. It is not the right of the President, but his dutyit is a right founded o:i duty. There were rights even in prisoners of war, and all duties to them must be faithfully discharged. The people could not be deprived of rights ty our quarrel with the sovereign. The House adjourned without coming to any conclusion on the subject under discussion. Latest from the Army. The U. S. steamship Telegraph, Captain Auld, from Brazos St. Jago 29;h ult., and from Tort Lavacca 1st inst., arrived at New Orleans on the 5th inst., with her flag floating at half mast. The cansc of this token of sorrow was soon announced : she had on board the remains of the late, but ever to be lamented, Major Ringgold, and of the brave Lieut. Cochran, which friends of fond remembrance and warm hearts were transporting to graves in their native soil, there td rest with the clay of their kindred. Messrs. Griffith, Jeffers and Seltzer, the Baltimore committee, were on board and had charge of these coffined relics of soldiers who bravely served their country, . t The news from Monterey and the posts along the Rio Grande is no later than we bad priviously received. We find in the Matamoras Flag of the 21st ult., the following we had extracts from the Flag of th 25th in our paper of yesterday. Two Mexicans went out on Thursday last to settle a point of honor weapons, dirk knive. The parties stood up to the scratch until the entrails of one were cut out, when the other fled. The wounded man survived but a short time. The murderer has not been arrested. Gen. Butler is military commandant at Monterey. Capt. Thornton reached Matamoras on the 15th ult. with 73 dragoon oecruits and their horses. The men and horses looked as if calcula.ed for good service, and under his command will perform it. The command departed on the lOih for Monterey. Gen. Taylor has returned from Saltillo, leaving Gen. Worth in possession of that place. e have conversed with an intelligent gentleman, who lefi. Monterey on the 23d ult. His impression is that the whole forces except those left to garrison tho several posts, will concentrate at Tampico, and that Gen. Taylor in going there will take a route leaving San Luis Potosi to his right ; that arrived at Tampico, and having the necessary forces to carry out his future operations, an attack will be made on Vera Crca simultaneously by sea and land. JV. O. Delta, 6th inst. To the Editors of the State Senlinel : - The report of the proceedings of the House of Representatives on the llth inst., on the Joint Resolution relating to the pay of the Indiana Volunteers,' so far as I was concerned, is incorrect. I offered an amendment, which was adopted, extending the provisions of the Joint Resolution to all Volunteers and Militia called into the service of the United Slates' in the war with Mexico; and advocated an increase of the pay of all non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates of the army, but contended that the volunteers and militia should receive higher wages than the regulars, as they were compelled to make greater sacrifices fix the sudden and temporary abandonment of their ordinary avocations. H. SECREST. Errata. On Monday, the 14th inst., Mr. Parks' of Morgan, introduced a bill for the benefit of the volunteers for the Mexican War, and for the relief of county auditors, which was ordered to a second reading. SENATE REPORTER. THE MAIIKITTS. BALTIMORE, Pee. 10, 6 p. m. The Baltimore flour maiket continue dull and unMt'cd. Holdett of Howard ttrret flour continue firm at $1 62 j, whilst tujert are only willing to five $4 50. At New Yoik. thi morning, the highest sales of Genesee flour were at $5 06$, whilst tale are making at $5 for Aichigan. At Philadelphia, this morning, the flour maiket wis also dull and unsettled. Small sales of fresh unground wer made at $4 oO, though generally held at $4 62 J. Cor. W . Union. CIXCIXNATI, Dee. 14. Floub. IWs were a lilt! I etter on Saturday, with sales of nearly 2300 bilt 630, fa 3 lots, from canal, at $3 40 1 00, a re-sale, at $3 45 1 323fiom taihoad, in four lots, at $3 40 j 360, ia two lots, at $3 40, delireredi 300 from While water canal t $3 60 600, ettjr mills, at $3 50, delivered, with a privilege of storing one week. Hoc. The market was firm again on Saturday, with sates of 4300 head 90 from river, delivered, av. wt. 220 lb, at $2 90 1 120 do do at 2 95 , 60 do, drove, at same j SO do, light at 2 96 1 SOO av. wt. 190 lbs, at 3 00 1400 heavy at 3 00, and (supposed) a small premium 12S0 do at 3 00, and 25 00 premium j 4S0 do on previous evening at 3 00, av. wt. 200 pounds. An Ordinance Tor the suppression of Gambling. Ac. Me it ordained by the Common Council of Indianapolis, as follow, to xcit 2 Section 1. Every person who shall, by pitying or betting at or upon any game or wager what-oevcr.either lose or wia any sum of money, or aiticle of value, shall foifeit and pay to the Common Council of Indianapolis, for the use of Ibe town of Indianapolis, toy turn not exceeding fifty cor less than ten dollais. Sec. 2. If any person or persons shall keep, or suffer his or her house, building, room, aibor, booth, shed, or tenemcoT, to be used and occupied for gaming, or if any person off persons, titiiig the owner or owners of any building, room, arbor, booth, shed, or tenement, shall rent the same to be used and occupied for gaming, the person or perons w offending, shall forfeit and pay to the Common Council of Indianapolis, for the use of Ibe town of Indianapolis, any um uoi exceeuwg one nnnoreo, nor lest man dollars. Sec. 3. And it shall be sufficient eviJerce that any inch hour-, building, room, arbor, booth, shed, or tenement, w rented for the purpose of gaming therein, if the owner or owners thereof, lessor or lessors, knew tbat thiir lessee or lessees used or suffered any gaming therein, and such owner or owners, lessor or lessors, made no immediate complaint thereof, with a view to a ciiminal prosecution, or took other sufficient means to pteveut or restrain tbe same. Sec 4. Eveiy person who shall be tbe keeper or exhibitrr of any gaming table, such as A B C er O table, billiard table, roulette, shuffle-board, faro-bank, or nine-pin or ten-pin alley, for the purpose of winning, belling, or wageiing money or other article of pioperty or value, shall foifeit and pay t the Common Council of Indianapolis, for tbe use of tbe town of Indianapolis, any sum not less than ten nor more than on hundred dollars. Sec. 5. Every person who shall gain hit livelihood by gaming, or shall be found wandering about from place to place, without any fixed residence in tbis State, in the babit or practice of gambling, shall be deemed and taken to be a 44 professional gambler," and shall forfeit and pay lo the Common Council of Indianapolis, for tbe use of the town of Indianapolis, one hundred dullara. Sec. 6. If any person shall vend, or cause to be vended, any playing card?, or any other instruments or ppaittui, used for the purpose of gambling, or shall have the same or any of them in his possession, for the purpose of vending or circulation, or shall vend or distribute, or circulate in any way, playing-caids, shall foifeit and pay to the Common Council of Indianapolis, for tbe use of tbe low of Indian apolis, tin sum of twenty-five dollars. Sec. 7. All penalties or foifeitures incurred by any violation of any of tbe provisions of this ordinance, shall be sued for and reeoveied by action of debt, in the nam of U Common Council of Indianapolis, befor (he President thereof and on icndefing judgment against the ScfenJaot, ft shall be a part of said judgment that said defendant stand committed to the jail of Maiion county until said fudgment and costs are paid or replevied i and the defendant j re plevy the same, in any case, for the term of ninety days, by enteiing sufficient bail for tbe stay of judgment and costs, in like manner as judgments rendered by Justices of In peace , are replevied ; a&d on the defendant's refusal or neglect to pay such judgment and costs, or to replevy the same, tbe President shall issue his mittimus, and such defendant, anlest a female, shall be committed to tbe common jail of the county. Sec 8. This ordinance to be in force from and after its publication in the Indiana State Journal and Indiana Stat Sentinel. Head, ordained, and established, tbis firth day of December A. D. 1846. JOSEPH A. LEVY, President of th Common Council, Indianapolis. Attest, Jakes G. Jo a dak, Sec'y. C. C.