Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 August 1849 — Page 2

fenders againstjhe laws of our land. It is not to be presumed that clergymen are the only persons who can impart religious instruction to criminals. The doors can be opened to any suitable person. In conclusion, allow me to suggest a system of regular visiting and religious instruction, by a proper person or persons, and the furnishing of the jail with a small library of books, consisting of two or three copies of the Scriptures, and a few moral and religious books, to remain permanently in possession of the jailor for the use of all convicts under his charge. Who will undertake it? O.

Cincinnati, August 8, 1849. Mr. Editor: The Board of Health have discontinued making daily reports, and hereafter will make but threea week, one on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, until further notice. They made no report last night, and consequently it will be found but six days report below :

Cholera. Otfier diseases. Total Aug. 2 5 16 21 41 3 13 20 33 4 10 16 26 "5 It 23 34 "6 12 20 32 " 7 6 23 29 57 118 175

. Several physicians more ( in addition to those who went a few days ago) have gone to Sandusky, taking with them nurses, to supply the place of the cholera frightened doctors, who left at the appearance of the cholera, leaving the sick destitute of medical assistance. Advices from these quarters were that the epidemic was declining. On President Taylor's Sunday most of the business houses were closed, together with various offices, the Banks, and the Post office. The daily papers, wilh the exception of the Commercial, suspended publication for one day. Divine service was held in all the churches, as customary on the Sabbath day. A Frenchman who named his child after everybody and his wife, (the names were published in the city papers a few days ago.) on Sunday took him to church for baptism, in grand style. The

child was placed 'in a lilliputian carriage, about

three feet long, and drawn by four large grey hor

ses, with a rider on each span. This carriage was followed by two others, which contained the mother and her friends. The father walked behind the carriage to steady it, with a solemn step, which I

suppose he thought was proper, as the day and oc

casion were solemn ones ; but his countenance was radiant with joy, and I doubt not, he felt they ''were

the happiest moments of his life." Yours

Dr. Crusty growing more Facetious 'Have You ever remarked,' quoth Mrs. Stinips yesterday.

that my children have different ways from most

people's s Frequently, retorted the doctor. Entirely different V continued Mrs. Stimp. Entirely different,' echoed the doctor.

Well, how do you account for it, Doctor V asked

Mrs. Stimp, inquiringly. Because,' rejoined the doctor, you have humor

ed them so much that they have ways of their own.

1 noticed it particularly when little Benny threw that apple core at you, right in your face, and told

You he d do it anin if he wanted to.

Mrs. Stimp has not alluded to her children since.

N.O. tic.

Suppose a fellow wha.t has nothing, marries a gal

what has notmng, h her things his n, or his her n,oi his'n and her's hei'n? A nice question to decide that!

Till LOCOMOTIVE,

TO CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1849.

A Flood. On Wednesday afternoon and even

ing we had as heavy a rain as we have had for

many years for several hours it poured down in

torrents, filling the gutters and streams to overflowing, and we should not be surprised to hear of great damage having been done in consequence, in some

parts of the country.

In this city water was plenty the gutters and

aqueducts were not larga enough to carry the water ofFas fast as it accumulated, and it spread over the street in many places. Oil Washington street, near

ly in front of our office, the whole street was under water, and in the gutters it was up to the hubbs of

a wagon this overflow was caused by the pile of

rubbish that fills the gutter on Washington street. Near the State Bank the street was covered, as

well as Illinois street, north of Washington, and the " canal" down Illinois was full to overflowing, and deep enough to swim a cow almost. Pogues run

occupied two or three entire blocks near south street, as well as three streets.

A number of cellars were filled with water, caus

ing the tubs and barrels to ride round in fine style. The ducks and boys had a fine time paddling and splashing round, much to the annoyance of the mo

thers that had to wash their clothes. The streets

were washed as clean as a floor.

The windows on the west side of the Court House

were up during the storm, and the floor was covered

with water.

A large number of shade trees have been blown

down in various parts of the city.

The Election. The agony is over, the child is born, and its name is - what Each county, and district, we suppose, will christen it to suit themselves, at least we are willing to leave it for them to do. Great excitement prevailed in this city on Monday last; the streets were crowded, and as the day advanced the crowd increased around the polls It was not that noisy, brawling excitement that sometimes attends election day, but every one appeared to be the decided friend or enemy of some particular candidate, and was busy using their influence for or against them every man voted with his teeth

tiara set, as much as to say there's a clincher. The conse

quence of this was a general system of swapping and scratch-

g, which is appirent in the result, as soma man on each

ticket ran far ah ;ad of their partie's strength. Comparatively speaking, there were but few drunken men in town tht

candidates, wilh one or two exceptions, having refused to

treat." In the aiternoon there was a haynv old codger

around the polls, with his pocket pistol well loaded, that made considerable sport he finally to .k himse'.f off to a

uiet tence corner, where he slept sweetly and undisturbid, save, perhaps, by his friends the porkers.

The following is the result for officers in this county

69 Maj, 45 145 84 108 " 70 483 " 174 44 " 27 "

118

New Arrival. We would call attention to the advertisement of Mr

Knapp, in another column Mr. K's reputation as a penman requires no eulogy; his many publication.", and his well

earned reputation as an artist must be too well known to re

quire a description. The simplicity of his mode of forming

the 26 letters of the alphahtt from five simple marks, aston

ish all who see it, and causes many to wonder that they

have never se n it before. We advise all desirous of im

proving th' ir writing to call on him, as an opportunity like

this seldom occurs.

The Diorama and Panorama.

This painting has been exhibited for the last week in the

upper room of the Court House, to crowded and respectable

audiences, who were well pleased with the representations

As tliis will be the last night, those that have not yet seen

it had better take advantage of this last opportunity. -----

Letters from Messrs. Norris and Culley have been receiv-

ed, dated June 8, 5 days from Ft. Laramie. They have

joined the Covington company, as we announced some

weeks since, and are getting along well. Owen's company

is about 100 miles behind them. The letters say that all

from this place are well. -----

On Sunday evening we had quite a thunder gust in this

vicinity, that blew the dust in clouds, filling the air with it

After the blow we had quite a rain, that settled the dust

and cooled the air, making it quite pleasant.

For Governor, Joseph A. Wright

" Lieutenant Governor, Jas. H. Lane " Congress, fVm. Herod - ., " Senate, Nicholas McCarly - " Representatives, VVm. Robson - " I., W. Hunter - - " Clerk, Wm. Steward -

Associate Judges, Daniel R. Smith -

" l Samuel Corey ... " County Commissioner, 3d Dis. Thos. F. Stout u Assessor, Lemuel Vanlaninsham

The Democratic Governor and Lieutenant Governor are

elected by large majorities.

It is reported all the Democratic candidates for Congress

were elected, except one Mr. McGaughey, whig, was elect

ed in the seventh District.

The Legislature will be Democratic by a large majority.

The walls for the Masonic Hall are now up as high ae the third story, and the work is progressing very finely. We believe it is the intention of the building committee to

finish the 2d story as soon as possible, for h room for public exhibitions the sooner this is done the better, both for the stockholders and the citizens, as there is not a single room suitable for exhibitionsln this city. The upper room in the

Court House is the only one that can be had for either lovor money, and that is entirely too small.

A' young boy that was driving one of the carts engaged in hauling the dirt from the cellar of the Drake Hotel, wai very severely injured by falling from the cart on last Monday. He was setting on the front of the cart, when the horse stumbled and partly fell, throwing the boy off, but hi feet became fast between the shaft and the. body f the cart, and he was dragged about 100 yards with his head and shoulders dragging on the ground; the horse started on a run as soon as the lad fell, and must have kicked him, as he was injured in the side.

Police Items. The police courts have been dull this week, but littlt having b' en done to violate the majesty of the law whether this is owing to a more peaceable disposition prevailing, to the fines imposed, or to the Locomotive we can't say, but the fact is evident. On th5 Mayor's docket we find the following cases Assa Wright, for an assault and battery on the body of William II nry Smith, was fined I cent, and costs, amounting to $2 61. William Henry Smith, for an assault and battery onMary Darlv, was fined, with costs, $7 84, for the non-payment of which he was committed. William R. Sidebottom, was taken before Squire Sullivan on Friday last, for assault and battery on James Catlin. William was a very active man, and in a happy mood, war turning "wagon wheels" along the streets until he met Mr. Catlin, when he commenced an unprovoked assault, for which he was fined $5 and costs!