Locomotive, Volume 8, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 May 1849 — Page 3

Our Fathers. We have keept a strict watch over the proceeding! of the New Fathers, and are fully satisfied that wc have a Council that the people can place confidence irr. They appear to unite on two objects, one is economy, and the other the good of the whole city. In discussing the different matters brought before them, each member appears to act for the city, as he would if acting and deciding for himself, and as long as this continues, the people need be under no apprehension but that their government will be well conducted. y By reference to the proceedings in to-days paper, it will be seen that they are going to,-work in the right way, and the only way, to prevent the approach of any malignant or infectious disease. The Treasury is in a poor condition to allow much to be done, but the council feel that health must be guarded, that life is too valuable to be jeopardized, and they have already commenced, without wailing until the approach of disease, when it will be too late. The alleys will be thoroughly cleaned, (at the expence of those that obstruct them when it can be done,) and all places where water stands and becomes impure and stagnant will be fixed, so that it can run off. These are all necessary improvements, and should have been done long ago. Besides having confidence in the action of the Council so far, we believe it will . continue to the end. We do not believe they are the kind of men that will act on the principle of a new broom," to make a great fuss and stir for a few weeks, and then let things take their own course. They are now laying a foundation for their actions that,will last for the entire year.

Trial for Manslaughter) Last week Hiram R. Gaston,' in this city, was put on trial for murder in the second degree. The Jury had the right to find guilty of manslaughter only, under the indictment. The evidence, in substance, was this. .The defendant, a coach maker, while working in his shop, saw that one of his apprentices was doing a piece of work wrong. lie told the apprentice he was not doing the work right, and to give it to him. The apprentice refused. Gaston took hold of the work and a struggle ensued as to which should have it. There was no evidence whatever of anger or ill feeling on the part of either at the time the occurrence commenced, but the object of the apprentice seemed to be to hold on to the work. Gaston became, excited and angry, and in the heat of passion picked up .a harnmer, and struck him a blow of which he instantly died. The blow was given on the third or fourth vertebrae, crushing it. This is about all the evidence in the case, except that Gaston showed great signs of grief, immediately after the transaction, and has ever since. The law that governs this case can be found in the Revised Statutes, chap. 53, sec. 6, page 961, and is as follows : "If any person shall unlawfully kill any human being, without malice expressed or implied, either voluntarily or upon a sudden heat, or involuntarily but in the commission of some unlawful act, every such person shall be deemed guilty of manslaughter, and upon conviction thereof, shall bo imprisoned in the State prison, and kept at hard labor, not more than 91nor less than 2 years." A verdict of acquittal in this case is a sufficient comment. ...

The Marshal. This officer has been doing quite a business since his "inauguration." We have heard of a number that have been "jerked up," sans ceremonie, and fined for various misdemeanors. Some of our country friends are quite indignant that they are not allowed to feed their horses on the street, and that they cannot leave their horses -stand without unhitching them, but they should remember that in the one case they litter the street that costs money to clean, and in the other they endanger the lives and property of our citizens. One gentleman was so indignant that he threatened to fence in the town. This will be a great city, when it gets " fenced in." Go it bntes. Horse Heaven. It has always been a mooted question of whether horses had a heaven to go to. This matter can how be fully settled by any person that will visit the vicinity of the grave yard. There you will see the decaying carcasses of horses of all sizes from the little colt to the " old hoss," food for the carrion crows .and the lady porkers that inhabit those regions. We would like to ask, with all humility and deference, whether it would not be proper to remove these animals a little further from the city, or have them buried if left in their present places. Let our Fathers think of this.

"Ned, of Ours." We see it going the rounds of the press that the editor of "Ned Buntlines own," published in New York, was cowhided by a nymph of the pave named Kate Hastings. - As we happen to be on exchanging terms with Ned, we

can take pleasure in contradicting the report. If the fkrure-head at the head of the "own" is a rep

resentation of Ned, we take it there are few men-of-war would like to close with him, let alone a female brigantine. The Herald has opened its batteries on him, and they are now firing broadside after "broadside, but Ned returns it with a hearty good will, and has already hit the Herald several times between wind and water. We anticipate some fun before the Herald finally hauls down his colors. Ned is a true sailor, and his banner is nailed to the mast, with the motto of " never surrender.' It has been reported that Ned was arrested as a rioter in the late riots in New York in an extra, Ned says he was arrested in the following manner he walked over therefrom the bed-side of a sick wife, to see if the reports were true which had reached him in regard to there being a mob and without knowing a single man in the crowd, while standing in silence on the side-walk he was arrested."; ;, . . ' Midnight Melodists. We are indebted to some unknown songsters for a seranade on Wednesday evening, but unfortunately, we were.not awakened from our. slumbers to hear it we expect it was good, however, at least our neighbors thought so. ' - , '. ; 33eef. For the last two. months our marked has been poorly supplied with beef. The butchers say that they cannot buy cattle, that the cattle are all bought up and driven off, and what is left is held at higher price than they can buy at to sell again. The Young People's Jouknal, by T. S. & G. A. Sherman, Winchester Indiana, is the name of a new weekly the size, and after the style of the Locomotive. . We extend the right hand of fellowship, and wish you success. : -

. The Temperance celebration in Cincinnati was indefinitely posponed on account of the cholera. On last Saturday 46 cases and 7 deaths were re-. . ported by the board of health ; on Sunday 20 cases and 3 deaths ; on Monday 25 cases and 3 deaths, which shows that it is on the decrease. . It is confined to certain localities.

Proceedings of the City Council. ; On Monday evening, the 14th, the Council met, and the pro eeedings of the last meeting were rend and adopted. The Treasurer presented the deeds of the School lots, which were examined, and deposited with the Treasurer. ' . " The Secretary presented a report of the collections and disbursement of the 'City revenue, for the year 1848-9.' On motion of Mr. 13a tes, the President and Secretary were ordored to prepare a synopsis of the report for publication, and to -make a statement urging the necessity of an extra tax. By a vote of the Council the amount to be asked for is 7 cents on the $100. " 1 , . Mr. Sulgrove presented a petition from D. George, praying that he be permitted to close the alley east of his property, until the walls of his building are above ground. Granted. Mr. Montague presented a petion from the Butchers,' asking certain privileges in the Market House. Referred to the committee on Markets. . . Mr. Bates presented the following resolutions. Resolved, That in the opinion of the Council', the near approach of the warm season, and possible prevalence of sickness of a malignant character, calls for immediate measures on the part of the city authorities to have the side gutters c caned out and extended, where it is necessary to pievent the water from . standing in ponds, to fill up where there is not drains, to cause obstructions to be cleared in the alleys, and to remove, so far bb practicable, all causes of impurity which would increase the severity of sickness. - liesolved, That the more effectually to carry out the object of , the above resolution, it is essential that there should be a full and hearty co-operation on the part of our citizens, by filling or draining, where it can de done, low places liable to hold 6tag- ' nant water in their lots or side walks, cleansing out their alleys, cleansing thoroughly their cellars, clearing away from their premises any decaying vegetables, filth, or other substance calculated to fill the atmosphere with poisonous exhnlations, and by the free use of lime about their cellars and premises. -. Rosolved, That the street commissioner be directed to proceed immediately to employ the necessary hands and teams to make the improvements contemplated in the 1st resolution in each wadd where it may be necessary; and in the performance of his duty he shall be governed by the advice and direction of the committee on streets; and that $50 in addition to the road tax, be appropriated to each ward to defray the expenses that may be incurred in making such improvements. The resolutions were adopted, and $50 in each ward, in add;- . tion to the road money, allowed to be used for that purpose, if so much was needed. The Council adjourned 'till Friday evening, the 18th.

INDIANA STATE MEWCAL SOCIETY. In accordance with the suggestion of different Medical Societies in Indiana, the "Indianapolis Medical Society" give notice, that there will be a State Medical Convention held at Indianapolis, on' the first Wednesday of June next, for the purpose of forming a State Medical Society. It is hoped that there will be a full representation from the different local associations, as well as by Physicians, where no such organization exists. By order of the Society, - . T. Bullaed, Cor. Sec.

AN ADDRESS Will be delivered before the members of Fidelity Divison, No. 44, S. of T., on Wednesday evening next, the 23d inst., by II. C. Newcomb Esq.. The Sons, Daughters and Cadets of T., with their families and friends, are invited to attend. ' By order of the Division, JN0- F. MARLAY. R. S.

REL1GIOIS NOTICE. The Rev. Gano L. Hay will preach in the 1st Presbyterian Church of this City, next Sabbath Morning, (to-morrow,) al half-past 10 o'clock.

TO KENT. A Comfortable two story Frame House, on Meridian, near Washington street, containing Six rooms. -The location would make this an excellent business stand. Possession may be had about the 20ih of June. Inquire or John R. Elder, at the Locomotive oflice. - myl8

TANCY SIGN PAINTING. W BOWMAN is now prepared to do all kinds of PLAIN ". . and FANCY SIGN PAINTING and LETTERING, on short notice and favorable terms. Shop in Locomotive buildings, opposite Browning's.- May 12. HATS WHICH AllE HATS. Q BECK and TULLEY, since the late Fire, have just opened O. the finest and best assortment of hats, from the genuine Broadway ";'" to the tile for the b'hoys, and will sell them on terms to suit alL Call and see them, at their old stand, opposite Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis. my 12 3l..