Locomotive, Volume 8, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 May 1849 — Page 3

. City Council. On Tuesday morning, at 9 Q'clock, the members elect met at the Council Chamber, handed in their certificates of election, and took their seats. All the members .being present, the first thing in order was to elect a president, and after several , ballotings William Eckert was elected. The following officers" were then elected for the respective offices, to serve for one year. Clerk of the Council James G. Jordan. Treasurer Andrew Kenneday. Assessor Henry Ohr. Marshal Sims A. Col ley. Street Commissioner Jacob Fitler. Clerk of the Markets Jacob Miller. Messenger to the Fire companies Hiram Seibert. ' - City Attorney E. Coburn. While the election was in progress,' Messrs Bates, Sulgrove, and Eckert made several motions to consolidate the offices, so that the expenses to the city might be reduced, but Mr. King opposed this move entirely, urging that the officers could not attend to more than one, and this was finally carried. The Marshal. All seem to look with confidence to the faithful discharge of the important duties of this office, by the present Marshal, and we have no doubt but their anticipations will be gratified. We doubt not but the residents on Washington street can now retire to their beds without fear of being disturbed by the midnight carousals, and bachanalial revels of brawling rowdies ; that peace "vyill hereafter be declared between them and the store boxes, and barber poles, and that quiet and good order will reign supreme. Why is it that truth is so often sacrificed at the shrine of ambition ? - For the same reason that men of elastic consciences are honorable only 7 in proportion to their interest. ' ,Why, may it be asked, is the corrupt office seeker like the detected felon 1 Because they are both -candidates the one for the contempt of honest men, and the other for the Penitentiary. When the shoe pinches corns feel sore, is an old and true adage, and from the way some individuals are squirming and floundering round, we shrewdly suspect some of our correspondents have hit the raw. It is a hard matter for those occupying prominent places to escape without occasional rubs, and all we can say is, that the best way to treat such matters is either to keep cool and say nothing or kick back. We see in the Danville Advertiser of this week, a letter from one of Mr. Owen's California company. It says, "The roads have been so bad that we scarcely could get along, and the rivers have been and still are very full."' The company were, on the 15th of April, 120 miles from Independence. The writer says they are all well and in pretty good spirits. , - cThe Whig State Convention met in this city on Thursday last, to nominate a candidate for GoverRor. The delegates came in large numbers from different parts of the State, and after deliberation and consultation nominated John A. Matson.

Beautiful Spring weather about these times.

We have been kindly permitted to make the following extract from a private letter from one of the b'hoys in Independence. It is dated the 20th of April. "We are waked up every morning by the song of the birds, a pleasure I know you do not enjoy. Oh, how sweet it is to lie in bed of a morning, and listen to the melodious voices of these little songsters. And if we are a little slow about rising, we receive a few notes from the <long eared gentry>, which is to inform, (as Joe Lawson would say, ) that it is about time for them to have a little "filling." These last songs, you probably are aware, are not quite so melodious. As for myself, I never felt better than at present. I am getting as hardy and rugged as can be. There is no end to my appetite. I set down to my dish of Bacon and Bread hungry, and get up hungry; not because I have not enough, but because my appetite is too strong. I wish you to understand, too, that I am <some> in the cooking line, although my friend M.— bears the title of cook, and in fact, I give up that he can beat me. There has been quite a number of accidents lately in the different camps. One of the Steubenville O. Company, I understand, was killed to-day by the accidental discharge of a gun, the ball taking effect in his neck. In another Camp I did not understand which, some of the men were quarreling, when one got his gun to shoot the other; some others interfering, the gun went off, the ball grazing the left breast of a disinterested person; no material injury however. As a community, the people here are certainly the most dissipated set I ever saw. There has been a number of deaths on the river with the cholera. It has not, I believe, yet reached any of the camps. I visited on yesterday the Centreville, Richmond and Hagerstown companies. We talk of uniting and making a Hoosier company to cross the plains; we have not yet fully determined. There are various opinions about the time of leaving here. We send out to-morrow a couple of men some ten or twelve miles farther, in search of a good camping ground, where we can get game, and if possible grain for our mules, as it is scarce here, any thing but corn. Some are in favor of leaving in a few days for the Kanzas River, before the spring rains set in, so that in all probability we may leave here in a few days. We have been enabled to purchase what things we wanted to complete our outfit on very low terms, all owing to the kindness of Mr. Courtney, a merchant of this place, who seemed to take a great interest in us, being old acquaintances of his very particular friend, Elijah T. Fletcher. Mr. Harrison having a letter of introduction to Mr. C. from Mr. Calvin Fletcher, gave us this advantage. Mr.C. is certainly the most accomplished gentleman, it has ever been my lot to meet. 1 would advise all that visit Independence to make the accquaintance of this gentleman. This morning is beautiful, and fine prospects of warm weather. I find the majority of the crowd are in favor of starting for the Kanzas next week, Monday or Tuesday, so 1 suppose we will be off. Good bye to all, if we go then, you will probably not hear from me again, until we reach the <diggins>, should we be so fortunate as to reach there. ----- A Correspondent in the St. Louis Republican of the 33d ult., from Independence, Mo., makes the following mention of our boys. A company hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, is encamped near the boundary line, and ready to move. It consists of A. W. Harrison, Samuel Dunlop, M. Alford, T. P. Harrison, A. A. Ackley, W. B. Greer, George Baker, R. G. Graydon, William L. Norris, John Culley, B.F. Ringland, A. D. Ohr, W. Bradon, E. R. Myers, J. Larimore, J. Hoover, J. Hoover Sr., and G. W. Larimore. They are organized into five messes, each mess being provided with a wagon, tent, and necessary equipments and provisions. They expect to start in ten days from this date.

Serious Accident. On Thursday afternoon Major Chase and lady met with an accident while riding in their buggy, that was near proving fatalThe horse by some means became frightened and unmanageable, and ran against a post and tree, in front of the City Saloon, breaking the axletree, and precipitating the Major and lady on a foot bridge near by. Mrs. C's shoulder was dislocated, and she was otherwise bruised. The Major's wrist was put out of joint, and a slight fracture of the bone; a deep flesh wound on the face, and fears were entertained that he received internal injuries in the breast and stomach, as he fell . with much force on that part, and spit blood for some hours after the accident. -. r ' . This ( Friday) morning they are both better, and there is good prospects of their recovery. .

The Engines. On last Saturday the Marion and Good Intent Engines had atrial of which could throw water the farthest, and which could throyv the greatest body of water. - Not satisfied with the trial at the cistern, near the Palmer House, they went to the canal, and operated there for an hour or two. It would be a difficult matter to decide between the two Engines, as the victory was claimed by the friends of each, but both done well. A subscription was circulated last : week to raise money to procure a new engine ; $500 was subscribed the last time we saw the list. ,

Hail. On last Monday we had a fine little hail storm, that lasted about 15 minutes. The hail fell thick and fast, the icy bullets doing little or no damage, except pelting the cattle exposed.

- LOST. ON Washington or Illinois streets during .the afternoon of Tuesday last, a HAIR BRACELET with a pink topaz set, marked with the initials J. S. also a gold key. The finder will be suitably rewarded, by leaving the above articles at the office of this paper. ' May 1st 1818. '' NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODS!!! Cheaper than the Cheapest. HJ. AND B. CI HORN, take this method of informing their Customers and the Public generally, that they are now receiving a large and splendid stock of Spring and Summer Goods, direct from New York, comprising all the new styles of the season ; to which they invite the attention of all who want Bargains. Our motto is " Small profits and quick returns," and " sink or swim," we will live up to it.. Our assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods, Shawls, Ribbons, Gloves,. Hoosiery, Bonnets, &c., will be foufid equal, if not superior, to any in the market. ' " - : ' ALSO Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Carpets, Leather, Groceries, Hardware, &c. Remember, the place for bargains is at.' ' - - . HORN'S, Sign of the Big 8. -, Indianapolis, May 5, 1849.

' MILLINERY. MRS. BRADLEY would infora the ladies of the city of Indianapolis that she is prepared to do all work in the line of Bonn . t Dressing, and Trimmingin the neatest and most fashionable style. From her long experience in the business, she is, warranted in saying that her work will be done in a style equal to any in the city. - , . Residence on Illinois street, three squares north of Washington strett.- .May 5th 1849.

-ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! ; The subscribers are prepared to furnish Ice daily at the dbora of persons wishing it, in quantities to suit purchasers. They are also making refrigerators of various sizes which they propose to sell to order at reasonable terms -Indianapolis May 5 '49. ' COMEGYS &Co. ( "Sentinel and Journal copy.) - --. . ,

NEW CAHI'ET KOOUI. Cavpc8 at Cincinnati 1'rices ! ! THE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a carpet room in connection with their store, and are now in receipt of 2000 yards Ingain and;Venitian Carpeting, of almost every quality anil price, from 12 cents to $1 37i. Housekeepers and -others are jnvited to call and make themselves acquainted with the prices, whether they purchase or not. -: - ' The undersigned hope, by keeping a large stock of the abo.ye goods, and selling them as low as they can be bought in Cincinnati, to sell to many who have heretofore sent for their carpeta. Entrance through the 6tore. t i May 5, II J. & B. C. HORNv