Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 7, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 July 1849 — Page 3

Washington Street. ' ' While improvements are being made iu other parts of the city, Washington street should not be neglected. We know that the Council are not in a condition this year 10 make extensive improvements, or to undertake anyihing that will increase , the debt of the city, but there is an improvenv nt in Washington street that the increase of business, and the growing importance of the street seems to demand, nt the earliest day the council, or our citizens, feel able, and we mention the matter now that it may be discussed, and that those fuliy informed on such subjects, may throw some light on the subject that may prove of advantage. The gutters, at present, are about 2') feet from the curb stones, and, for several da- s after every rain, are a complete bed of mortar; this will continue to be the case until the gutters are changed t: the curb, and we think this should be done at as early a day as possible. If there was, a paved gutter along the curb, from Pennsylvania to Illinois streets, and the present gutters filled up, the street M'Adamized and rounded from curb to curb,' all the water would be immediately carried.cff without leaving mud, and the appearance of the street would be much improved. The two squar(8 we have mentioned are the principal business squares, and if they were fixed in this way, others would be, as soon ns business would jusitfy. We can form no idea of what this improvement would cost, but we think it would be but small in comparison to the benefit. Arrangements could be made wi'h the railroad to bring stone on good terms, and this would be the main item of expense. , That this would facilitate business, beauti'y the street, enhance the value of property, and be a decided improvement both to the street and the city, all must admit, and we tiust the ma ter will at least be considered, and, if thought worthy, acted on as soon as the council feel in a situation to do so. Our columns are open to a free discussion on this question, and we would like to see a statement of the expense that such an improvement would be, from the pen of some person capable to the task. That Midnight Visit. Last week gave rather a hasty allusion to the Columbus B'hoye and G'hals visit to our city, at the melancholy hour of midnight, but nnw. we. purpose, giving the particulars more in detail, as r lated by one of the party. The gentleman to whom W3 are indebted for our information, says: ' A trip to Indianapolis was proposed, by some of the gents, the ladies were consulted, and finding they, as usual, "weTe in" f r any kind 'of a spree that would land them in the Capital City, it was agreed that we would make known our intentions to the kind and agreeable conductor of lhe evening train, knowing, or hoping, that he would tender the services of the train to which he readily assented. The party was accordingly made up, and on Thursday evening a gojdiy number of the young ladies and gents assembled at the Depot ready for the trip. But what was our a -tonishment to hnd, upon sorting, that several of the "gems" that were fo'pmost in making up the party had concluded notto go! We guessed pretty. well the reason, andhad much sympathy for then. wished them good evening, and left All on board were lively find happy; part of the time we were favored with some voi-al and instrumental mu.-ic by a String Band we had along, who by-thr-by, sing and play very well; then again we were charmed by the music of the Brass Band, who (although they .were not all. present ) discoursed excellent music. At Edinburgh we were welcomed by about one or two hundred persons, among whom were some ladies who acknow ledged our arrival by waiving handkerchiefs &c. Our friends at Franklin were very numerous, but we heing m a hurry to catch a glimpse of t h j good inhabitants of the embowered city, left them in haste. At twelve o'c ock, the deafening whistle of the engine gave evidence that a few mre moments would reveal to us the faces and forms of our friends in Indianapolis. . We were not disappointed for " lo and behold" a large and innumerable number of them were in wailing at the Station, who greeted us with a welcome we shall not soon forget. Oui etay among you was made as agreeable as it were possible for it to b., and cur only regret was, that our time was so limited." Altogether the whole matter was one of those imjyTomlu excursions, gotten up on the spur of the occasion, but to which no previous preparation could have added anything to its pleasures. They started ' from our city about three o'clock the following morning for home, and we are glad to say to their numerous friends and acquaintances here that no accidents occurred to mar the pleasures of that night, which is certainly a cause of congratulation. To those young gents who could nt ccrac, we would say that we feel rejoiced in being nb'e to inform them that there will be a Free Train up sometime soon, and then, it is presumed, Indianapolis will be honored with their august appearance.

Public Meeting. A meeting of the citizens was held at the Court House on Thursday last, to consult on measures that would tend to purify the city. A number of excellent addresses and good suggestions were made that we may refer to in our next. The following resolutions were adopted unanimously, Resolved, as the sense of this meeting, that by the daily running of the railroad cars from Madison, where the cholera exists, to this city, there is iminent danger of introducing the petilence among us, and that all proper and authorized stepsshould be taken by the city council to prevent its introduction by that means. Resolved, Therefore, that the city council be earnestly requested to adopt all proper and necessary quarantine regulations in regard to the railroad cars. llestdvei, That as the sense of this meeting, no license to any circus, menagery' or other public exhibitions should be extended, but that all such exhibitions should be immediately prohibited by ordinance. Resolved, That the city council be respectfully requested to revoke the license for a circus exhibition lately issued to Mabie &Co., and return them the money paid for such license. Resolved, That until the proper ordinances are passed, the directors of the railroad Co. (or those of them how in the city)be respectfully requested to meet the cars 10-morrow and Saturday, five or ten miles out from the city, together with one or more members of the Board of Health, and see that no infected persons be allowed to proceed to the city, or take such steps as may appear necessary. Resolved, That the persons present, will immediately purify their premises with lime, and they recommend the same to the citizens generally. 1 ' Resolved, That the Marshal be urged to see that all ordinances in regard to cleaning the streets, alleys, and lots be rigedly enforced. hemlved, That it be recommended to the citizens to cut or pull up the fennel opposite their respective premises, and that an ordinance should be passed on that subject.

Police Items. The Mayor has been doing a large' business within the last week with the liquor men, gamblers, and some young men that have been on a regular 44 bender." We find on his docket the following cases. " Seven cases were brought against George Cook tor retailing liquor, costs and fines amounting to $50. Eleven cases against Abner Smith, for the same offence; fine and costs amounted to $81 60. Roger Shea was bound to appear at Court for keeping a tipling house in a disorderly manner John Johnson, in three cases, was fined $24, for retailing liquor. Michael M'Donald was bound to appear at Court and give bail in $50 for his good behavior. George White, for rolling grindstones, was fined, with costs $6 66. C. L. Smith, for mischievously injuring grindstones, was fined, withcost8, $3, also for assault on James Smith, fined $6 14. II. Wiley, for gaming in three cases, fine and cost $17 64. William Fletcher 4 casts for gaming fined with cost3 $19 52. John Fletcher, in four cases, for gaming, fined $20. John Hough for gaming, 2 cases $13 76. Jacob H. Smith, for retailing spirituous liquors, in four cases, fine and cost $27 52.

The Wheat crop. The wheat crop in this county will be almost an entire failure. Many farmers will not cut their wheat, and those that do will not realize more than half a crop. In consequence of this flour has taken a sudden rise of from $3 50 to $5 50 per barrel, and it is exceedingly scarce at that. We are sorry to learn that this shortness of crops is not cofinned either to this county or State, but appears to be pretty general through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa.

Accident. Gov. Dunning and Dr. Duvall were riding through white river biidgeon Sunday last, when their horse became frightened and dashed the buggy against the timbers, throwing both out and severely injuring Dr. Duvall. Both are doing well at last accounts. Those Lamps. The old council disregarded our repeated calls for light on Washington street last winter they loved darkness rather than light, and were content to let their constituents grope and flounder through their uncared for mud and water, without holding forth a solitary lamp as a beacon; and what was the consequence? The poll books tell the tale. Learn experience from the past, and let us have light this fall and winter on Washington 6treet the people want it, and they are the Sovereigns. A word to the wise &c.

The annual elect on of the Dirtctors and officers of the Bellefontaine railroad took place at Andersonfown on the 4th. : The old officers were re-elected, except the Secretary, and Mr. J. G. Jordan, of this city was elected secretary. The d lectors from this county are O. H. Smith and It. R. Underhill. The Odd Fellows. At tha public celebration on Thursday, quite a large number odd Fellows, dressed in full regalia, marched in procession to the 2d Presbyterian church, where a most excellent address was delivered by S. Colfax, of , South Bend. The German Band played through the streets, and the choir of the 2d church sang some beautiful pieces, Want of room prevents a further notice this week.

James P. Jenks, editor of the Lafayette Courier, makes the following important announcement in his paper ef 6th. , He's decidedly some, he is. ' Pi ivate and Confidential. Joy to the World! Sound the hewgag! The eventhap-. . pened on the glorious Birth-day of American Independence! . It will add a new lustre to the Fourth Day of July in after ages!! It is an uncommon rioun!!! Singular number!!!! Masculine Gender!!!!! And it shall be called George Washington Jefferson Jackson Hancock Tom Benton Martin Van Quincy Adams Bemjamin Franklin Fourth of July Ginx. So it shall!!!!!! Proceedings of the City Council. July 13, 8 o clock A. M. Council met. Present Messrs. Gillespie, King, Rooker, Sul' grove, Eckert and Montague. The following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That every citizen who may have knowledge of the existence of a public nuisance wi.hin the incorporation, be and he is hereby requested to report the fame to the City Marshal whose duty it is to cause such nuisance to be abated as soon as possible. Resolved, That our citizens, be and they are hereby earnestly requested to examina their private premises make free ue of lime about the same, and abate or remove, ns far as practicable, all matter which is calculated to engender disease. Resolved, That Messrs. H. C. Newcomb, K. Coburn, and Jas. Gillespie, are hereby appointed a committee, to take into consideration the resolutions adopted at the citizen's meeting on the 12th inst., and report to the next meeting of the council what action is necessary thereon. And the Council adjourned. 23otn. " A babe in a house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace' and love : Vet it is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with interest." On the 8th a Son to Mr. Pennington.

"Ohappylot.andhallowedjeven asthejoy ofangels, Where the goldenchain ol'godliness is entwined witl.theroset ofl'ove. On the 5th, in the citv of Madison, by Rev. C. Leavenworth, Miss ELIZABETH C YOUNG, of Madison, to Mr. SAMUEL MERRILL, of this city. On the 9th, by Judge Blackford, Mrs. LOUiSA S. McDOUGAL, of this city to Mr. GEORFE McDOUGAL of California. LICENSES ISSUED TO, Abram Large arid Margaret Morris, on the 7th. Michael Klinefelter and Lucinda Negley, on lhe 10th.

.LOST! JLOSTU ON Thursday last, on or near Pennsylvania street, a Hair Bracelet, with a gold clasp, and hair in the sett, with the initials H. M. P. on the inside. The finder will confer a favor on the loser and be sutably rewarded by leaving it at thisoffice ADMINISTRATOR'S "NOTICE. . NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned has this day been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Berryman Stewart, late of Marion county, Indiana, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate will present the same duly authenticated for settlement; and those knowing themselves indebted to the same, will pleise make immediate payment to the undersigned. Said estate is Supposed to be solvent. July 3, 1819 jyl4-3t JOHN G.' BRITTON, Administrator. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. " NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate oi Christian Snyder, deceased, late of Warren township Marion county, Indiana. All persons having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated lor settlement; and persons being indebted are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. The estate is probabJy solvent. July 11, 1849-31 WILLIAM BOBBS, Adm'r. ADMINISTKATOIt'S SALE. THERE will be sold at public sale, at the late residence of Christian Snyder, deceased, in Warren towmhip, Marioa county, Indiana, on Saturday, the fourth day of August next, Cows, Young cattle, heepr Hogs one Btand of Bees, plough, old corn, Wheat, Flax, Rifle gun, household furniture, and other articles. Terms made known on day of Sale, when personal attendance wil. be given. WILLIAM BOBBS, Adm'r. ... July 14, 1849-3t