Locomotive, Volume 31, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 January 1855 — Page 2

CORRESPONDENT'S TRAIN.

Washington, D. C, Jan. 17, J 855. Mr. Editor: If the hopes that this place breeds, and the anticipations that are here formed, could by any possible means grow into full manhood and be realized, I doubt much if our national greatness would be increased; the law of necessity, which enters into and controls the things of the world, acts as a salutary check, and while its action runs through all the ramifications of life, while we yet complain of what we deem wrong, our "second sober thought" recognizes that wisdom which rough hews our ends shape thorn as we please. ; A stranger visiting this city for the first time, or a looker-on at the affairs of the nation at a distance, is struck with how much is required to be done, and how little is accomplished; but when one becomes initiated in the details of legislation, and sees side by side the representatives of a nation, from the cold north, the sunny south, the seaboard and the far west, each having their wants, each hearing in mind their own district, and each having their own prejudices, we feel the wonder that so much is accomplished; but, aside from all this, there is one great end attained, upon which grows a result that awakens within us admiration, that is, our citizens become acquainted, and we learn that our country's greatness is not to be measured by any section, or ruled by any local prejudice. - ' . In the House, on Monday last, occurred a little scene which shows that there is a temper there, which, when excited, awakens within us the liveliest emotion of patriotic admiration. It appears that one W. B. Chase, from Indiana of his position no comment is necessary, as he is too well known was summoned last session as a witness before a committee, and the committee requested him to attend this session and finish his testimony, which he refused, from no reason to do, whereupon the committee asked of the House the power to compel him. In the course of the debate; or in the testimony, the name of George Steers, the buildtr of ( the yatch America, was attempted to be: mentioned in an equivocal manner,; when the Hon. Mike Walsh claimed the attention of the House, and there was such silence that gave token that there was something coming, of importance. Mr., W. said that George Steers was appointed a naval contractor not at the solicitation of any member of Congress, nor as the reward of political services, but solely as a tribute to that genius that had humbled the so-called mistress of. the seas, and made the name of our country respected; and that there was a miserable set of scribbling lazzaronis hanging around the halls of legislation, pretending to write for . newspapers, who were not fit to write soap boiler's advertisements, and that this miserable creature, Chase, was one of them, and that he was surprised that he was allowed to come in the Hall, and that while he was so allowed, Mr. W. would not dare to hang up his hat and coat in safety. . This little episode in Congress is a tribute to that greatness that has and will ever make our country's nme known and respected, and teaches that, while abuses may creep in, and men who have no right interfere and meddle with what they should not, there is yet a point where for; bearance ceases to be a virtue. There is much business of importance claiming the attention of Congress, and its members are working faithfully to fulfil their duties to the nation,1 and by the time of their adjournment many wise acts of legislation will be done. " 11 The city is crowded by many fair representatives of the different States of the Union, and at the President's levee, on Friday evening last, there was crowded in the east room many blight eyes and witching forms, that may have caused the statesman to forget his country and his ambition to pay court at that shrine on which the great God of the universe' had stamped the signal of beauty. ' ' Yours, - " -: J. Jl B. " Hall of Centre Lodoe, ) ' No. 18, 1. O.O. F.f . The committee, to whom- was referred the drafting of resolutions in regard to ; death of Bro. David Donnan, would offer the following: Whereas, Death has removed from our midst our beloved Bro. David Donnon, thus admonishing the living of the uncertainty of life, therefore, Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss of our brother, in whom the citizens have lost a useful citizen, the wife an affectionate husband, his children a loving and kind father, and our Order a worthy member, and we sincerely sympathise with the wife, children, and friends of our . deceased brother. ' - '" -' Resolved, That a certified copy of these resolutions be presented to the wife of our deceased brother as a testimonial of the worth of our be: loved brother. : '"'' Resolved, That the Secretary cause to be published a copy of the above preamble and resolutions. : r I'. : Submitted in F. L. and S. : i ' ' Isaac W. Hunter, 1 ' E. S. Ty-ler, Wm. Stewart, 1 ' ' ' Committee. ' More light. It was suggested by a lady, coming out of one of our churches last Sunday evening, that there shQuJd be a light placed in front of the church, so. that the congregation could see,-to-get down the high and slippery stairs. If the Trustees consider this hint of any consequence, we have no doubt the Ladies would be obliged if they would erect a lamp at a suitable position. It is not necessary to specify the particular church if more than one needs light, it will apply to all. ... . Boy Wanted. A smart, steady boy, from 14 to 16 years of age, is wanted to work in the Locomotive office.

i For tlie Locomotive. Cherokees and Creeks Rejecting Johnson's Territorial Bill. A council of the Cheokecs, Creeks, and Ch ick -asaws was held at North Fork, Creek Nation, Dec. 4th, 1854, for the purpose of expressing their views 'on Johnson's Territorial Bill. : The Choctaws were invited to attend, but as they favor the bill, they were not represented by delegates. A large number attended, and many decided expressions were given, showing that they disapproved of any change. But as their own words will express their views better than the writer can give them, I furnish the remarks made by John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee Nation. He gave utterance to the following words: "The Cherokees being ever disposed to reciprocate the friendly relations of their red Brothers, to manifest their paternal regards and unalterable fidelity to the rights guaranteed to them by Treaties with the United States, they have cordially accepted the invitation of the proposed conference between the neighboring; tribes on the present

occasion,- for the purpose of deliberating upon their mutual National interests. And as free men) we'claim the privilege of doing so; and by Ireaties.we have the right, peaceably and respectfully, to petition the United States Government upon all subjects affecting bur present and future welfare and happiness. Therefore, we deem itexpedient and proper, as faithful representatives of our Nation's prosperity, to watch unceasingly our interests, in guarding them against any new policy or measure that may be calculated to retard our people in : the pursuit of civilized life, and that ere long, by the acquirement of arts and sciences, through the peaceful and blessed influences of morality and religion, they may become an enlightened, prosperous, and happy community of the aboriginal race. "From the first existence of the Government of the Uinled States, by the Treaties with Cherokees and other Indian Nations, the 1 parental term, children, has been applied to them by the President, their great father and protector; and the blessings of peace and pursuits of civilized life, were strongly recommended and inculcated through his agents to his red children; and .such has been the avowed relationship established by the United States Government with the Indian Nations, and has existed from that period to the present day, as may be seen by all their Treaties and public acts with us. And the wise and good of all Christendom have approved or this generous and enlightened policy. But in order to accommodate the craving interests and cupidity of neighboring States, the Presidents of the United States have been induced, time after time, to press upon his red children to surrender a portion of their lands for their benefit. . And at last the pressure became so strong by the force of the United States' sovereignty and jurisdiction, 'that we were finally pushed off from our ancient homes the soil that contains the mouldering bones of our forefathers. 1 But by the kind reassurances of our Great Father, our bleeding hearts were once more soothed, under the most solemn guarantees, pledged by the plighted faith of the United States,1 that we should now be permanently located west of the Mississippi river, in our new homes.where the strong arm of his Government would be extended for our protection against any State or Territorial Government encroachment upon our soil, by his white children, "as long as grass grows or water runs." Also, that here in their own new government, by the adoption of such laws, for our own people and others who may connect themselves with us, and that agriculture and education, and the culture of the ans and sciences, were ever to be encouraged for the ' civilization and Christianization of our race, to the end that we may become a prosperous and happy people; and then, when roe deem it expedient, and for our good, to change the re1 lation which at present exists between us and the United States, we may form a Territorial Government, and be admitted as a State of the Union. ;" "And when we look around and see the great and rapid improvements that have been made; the numerous district schools, and the Academies, or the education of our people, with the various Churches established by our people for the worship of the true God;' and as we view the opening farms, the numerous herds of cattle that dots the landscape, it makes our hearts glad, and we rejoice in contemplating our progress. : "But when we see that our white brethren are endeavoring to adopt anew system of policy toward us by legislation, merely as ah experiment upon our welfare and ultimate destiny, by proposing a bill for the organization of a Territorial Government, and thereby open emigration into our country for their own people we are astonished by this premature and unexpected proceeding in Congress in regard to our political relations with the United States, and it makes us tremble for the welfare of our race. We know the sad. effects and consequences, from experience,' of mingling those who have not been fully civilized and enlightened, into a civilized white community.! Uneducated, and ignorant of the English language, nn Indian can never protect his rights and maintain 'an individual standing, in any respectable degree, as a citizen 1 of .the United Slates. Consequently, the force of prejudices that will be found to exist against his ignorance and poverty, by the civilized and enlightened community which surrounds him, will ever prevent him from being elevated, and he can but decline, and ultimately sink into degradation and ruin,' untaught and uncared for. So, by way of comparison, we can only illustrate the condition of the poor, illiterate Indian, of the noble race, to the green seed of the unripe fruit of the most' luscious quality, when planted it cannot and will not vegetate and come to maturity; but it will there rot and be seen no niore.t Our race, by a' wise course of policy, will advance. Let us be patient with them in all our efforts for their improvement, in the pursuit of peace and civilization; and when they are fully advanced and prepared for any change, posterity will be able to take care of themselves.' And they will remember us whcri we are no more, as their departed sires and benefactors." , , . From the above remarks you have the views of the Chief of the, Cherokees, the most advanced of all the Indian tribes, i John Ross is very influential, having, held the place of Principal Chief since 1828, though every four years an election is held, and as popular men as can be found contest the place with him. I send the message of a Choctaw Chief, that the people may see the different views entertained by this people as to any change. The council was very interesting, delightful, in harmony and . interchange among the delegates of the tribes present. , It was a company of noble looking men mostly aged- the Indians seldom select young men for council. Several speeches were made all being of, the same mind. : lhe council closed, by the Creeks (and there were several hundred of them) shaking hands with the Cherokee , and Chickasaw delegations.'; Resolutions ,were adopted, to be sent to Congress and the President, declaring that they were opposed to any change. These tribes are making great advances in education, farming, and'some of the mechanic arts. At the Cherokee council, persons were appointed

in every part of the Nation, to see that the poor do not suffer. Also, a large amount of their national funds given to aid the poor. ' j 1 i A. L. Hay.

179 v., SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1855. ' JHySuUirdayistho day of publication of the Locoinotive, whon It will alwaysbcreadyfor subscribers, in nocasewill welctaoopyoflhepapi'r go from tlieofflce before publica tionday. '' ; ' ' '' 1 '' ' OFFICIAL PAPER FOE THE CITY. OFFI0IALPAPERTO PUBLISH THE LIST OFLETTERS iC-iT Single, copies of the Locoinotive can be procured at the office, opposite the Post Office, either with or without wrappers-, at 5 cents each. A Prohibitory law for the Young. 1 Every day we ari more forcibly impressed with the belief that 'we need a law to prohibit the retailing of liquors! '.Why?' Because we see so many young menjust beginning to visit and tip-: pie, at the oyster ' saloons. Young men whose, minds unmatured, and whose habits ' unformed, are taking a course that must end in injury to their health and reputation, if not in ruin and disgrace. It, is strange, but .true,, that young men are most wise. in their : own conceit, at that 1 age when they know least, and ; when they will ; least listen to the counsel and warning of age and experience. It is unfortunate, but so ; it is. What is to be done with them?,- It is a problem that parents have been trying to solve since the world existed, but have never yet been able to do. Men are like trees' and shrubs. Some grow crooked, and somej straight; some shoot up like arrows in beauty and strength, and live out their usual life inglorious health and vigor. ; - .Others grow gnarled, and twisted, and scrubby, and decay and fall away early in years. Much, we think, may be don for them by cultivation. But how to cultivate is the question?. It seems due though, that when: an injurious influence is discorered and known', it should be, if possible, re moved. Put a thing out of the reach of a child and he'll notplaywith it; and if. it be a dangerous thing, he'll not hurl himself with it. .-. ; : The Legislature is in session now; and the' have every interest of the -State before them'. They have to provide for the various' benevolent institutions, common schools, 'and other, affairs. They even appropriate so much towards colonizing free negroes.' It seems that every class of the unfortunate, except Bachelors and old Maids, are gathered under the wing of the State. Is it right that they should be unprovided for? It is well known that toey are miserable beings'. They are not always dependent beings, true; but often they are. It may be said they have Die ability to maintain themselves; and are not entitled to the protection of the State. Some of them are, and some are not. ' One thing we know that as they are, they are of no advantage to the State, or to the race of man;' and we think they ought to be compelled to be useful to each other. Perhaps there is no bachelor 'in the land but can well provide for himself; but ,old maids may not be so fortunate; they have not the same resources. We think it would be well, therefore, if the State would purchase some fine farm adjacent to the Capitol, and erect a handsome dwelling for an Old Maids' Asylum, where all old maids who had attained an age to he determined, might go and live.' 1 We would say; the farm should ' be well stocked with cats and birds, and such other nic nacs as old maids might desire, and never an old bachelor be permitted to put his nose over the fence, but upon bond and security: that he would marry some one of the inmates before he came out. ,- We vould have' this a 'State institution, but at the same time, we would have jt maintained entirely at the expense of bachelors. A tax of so much, should be assessed on the' property of all bachelors who had attained an age to be determined, for the benefit of the1 Old Maids' Asylum; and the property ' of bachelors should be confiscated to! the State for. the benefit of the Asylum, after they had attained the bachelor age of forty. ' In lieu thereof, the State should'provide them with a home in the' Insane; Asylum. The Old Maids'. Asylum,,; we think,, would be both useful and mrnamtntal to the State. ' Any surplus' fund that might ' exist, ' might be appropriated in part to poor and destitute bachelors, and the remainder to be loaned out on individual liability bonds, to persons to bank on, so that we might have a safe and sound currency. To tell the truth; this last is our whole idea in establishing the (Did Maids' Asylum. ; We know of no other, way of establishing a sound paper currency. Most all persons have their peculiar notions about banking and this is ours. We think the surplus fund arising from the tax levied upon bachelors, .and loaned out as we suggest, would, afford a basis for banking, in which the people would have confidence. ; -. ,iC3?"The business of the' Legislature is progressing quietly and steadily. , The election of all the officers has been postponed until after the 23d of February, which enables both Houses to act uninterruptedly in the main business' of Legislation. 1 The committees the place where bills are prepared and discussed have been industriously at work, and their reports are acted on and disposed of as soon as made. ; The files of both Houses, but particularly the' Senate,' .are cleared daily, leaving them with time plenty to acton the reports of committees. , . . ... , ' aT The Governor holds a levee, at his residence, every Tuesday evening, during the session of the Legislature, to which strangers and citizens are invited.

, . , LEGISLATIVE. ... We have no doubt that a colt feels very awkward the first time he is made to work in harness. Perhaps a cow feels rather modest the first time she is milked. We know that a maiden must feel rather coy when first she is invested with the character of landlady over her lord's supply of household and kitchen furniture. Perhaps there may be some little stiffness manifested even in the fop.'when he for the first time comes out twisting his "pea vine back bone" under the tremendous weight of a fashionable shell of "bamboo sticks and buckram." ; We are not surprised at seeing a little timidity, backwardness, awkward-

ness- modesty j if. you please; in any new position: :- It is natural. J 1 We imagine we know something of the untold cogitations of some one of the new members "of the Legislature. His thoughts run thus:-! am here. Am a distinguished man of' course, or I wouldn't be here. ' I am here myself, right in this Legislative, Hall, with all these big pillars around me and the sky light above me. And I'm one of these men that are sent here to make laws for the people. There's the Speaker before me, and the big clock'right above his head, where he can tell the time just as well as any of us, if he'll only turn round when he wants to know it. Yes, I am here, a member of the Legislature. And what am I to do? I'm a modest man. I have no stentorian voice. And there are at least a dozen gentlemen up all the time, and "Mr. Speaker," and "Mr. Speaker," and "the gentleman from county,'' and' "the gentleman from county" ringing in my ears all the time. When will a small nick of time come in which to arise and make my debut of "Mr. Speaker?" ' .Why, I might as well stand upon the sea-shore and breathe amid the tempest, expecting to be heard. I had no idea this was such a place. But what else may one expect when all the candidates of last campaign have met here to have a general speaking? But, what will my constituents think of me if I sit here with my finger in my mouth all session? I come in in the morning, walk'to my seat set my hat either at my feet or place it between my knees,' go to work to, putting up my newspapers to send to my constituents to inform them of my having answered aye or no every time the Speaker asked me to, and sometimes by mistake when he didn't, and when that's all done I come to anchor in a meditative position, with my head thrown back and my eye fixed upon the novel doings of the Speaker. Yes, here I am in said position. My constituents got up a temperance bill that I've been carrying in my hat for a month, and I havn'tdone 'a thing toward putting it through yet. But I can't. I can't get. .a chance to say a word. If ever I do get a chance though, I'll make but one job of putting it through. . Nobody'll get the floor till the thing's done. Then I believe I'll go home; for I'm tired of this, place. That's all I was sent here for any how; to make a temperance law. I suppose I might get treated to oysters every night almost if I were to stay, but I can't stomach them, and so I wouldn't make mucl) by staying on that score. I'm a temperance man and can't drink, so I couldn't make much on that score. I don't understand the' code, and I dOn't believe any one else does well enough to explain it to me,' and I don't understand law much any how, and so I think I may; as well go home and go to work in the'natural way.: I must get that temperance bill through.' I was elected on that question. Gen. Jackson's defid long ago, and politics just had nothing at all to do with the election. , I didn't see. a hickory pole during the whole compaign: and hard cider was contrary to principle entirely.' I don't believe1 it makes much matter about the election of Senator. I was not sent here on that question. , I can't eat oysters, and therefore I believe I'll let them vote on that' that can. ! I don't1 know what I can do here. I'm' stumped. r But what will my constituents think if I go home? It won't do. I suppose I must stay here, chjy paper and practice on oysters. ;May be I can, stomach them after awhile. When will I get a chance to put in, "Mr. Speaker," on that temperance bill? Here it js in my hat, between my knees, greasy enough to make into a paper lantern. Oh dear, but this is a hard place. . Smartveditors! The first thing I expect some of them will have me in the papers. I'd rather see the devil than one of them any time. They always tell all they know and a good deal more.'V Here our friend's cogitations are disturbed.; by the question on adjournment. -. Of course he votes aye. ; '! ' !' Now what we have to say to our friend is, don't be alarmed. Legislation may be; a new business, but, like every other, a little experience will soon make it simple. ' Don't show yourself too often at first, but wait till you discover who are. around you, and what course' matters are to take., If you can't make a speech, look solemn and wise. Have a great deal to do at your desk with papers and pen.' Draw down your eyebrows hard and scratch your head. ' Persevere in this course, and you'll soon have the reputation of being a' man of strong sense and a wise legislator- ' You'll soon be approached.- Great politicians 'will come about you to talk to you about the great interests of the nation. When they do, throw your eye down to your feet and listen as though you felt very much your own importance, and secondarily the importance of the great missionary's visit, with which you are favored. But don't say a word, except occasionally "ah," or "yes," or "I see," or the like very pertinent 'reply. You'll soon be a popular man, and will discover ' hat you are a considerable item in your place.' Your qualmishness at oysters, too, will soon be removed, and you can enjoy yourself happily. ' : ! . ' And you need not trouble yourself about your temperance bill. Just let it alone, and you'll find dozens of others ready to do all things well on that subject. There are cart loads of petitions that will be poured in, and plenty of friends to see that they reach the committee room. There's no use in a modest man, like you, trying to dis

tinguish yourself in a temperance speech in the Legislature. Too many there who can jockey you to death in riding that hobby. The best thing -you can do is to play the hypocrite up to the handle.' Say nothing, look a great deal wiser than it is possible for any man to be, vote strong, and you'll come out all right. Perhaps some editor will sketch your character very flatteringly, and you can send it home to your constituents. They will see that you are playing your game smart, and will most surely send you back again at the next election. Just do as we tell you, and you will soon discover that your services are invaluable to the State. Great men are very often made of just such material as you. , THE WOOLLY HORSE.'1 ' Our nation being at peace with all the world, the energies of the people are exerted internally.; Nothing interferes to prevent any" man from, working only for the. dollar. : And all men are working for it. .: The genius of the nation is alive to make it.' , No means that the imagination of man can invent' is left untried." From splendid schemes of commerce down to Barnum's lectures On thieving, our country is blessed and cursed with all manner of money making contrivances. For stealing, forgery and the like, men are sent to the penitentiary: but for villanies, as great in other shapes, they travel the country all over with impunity. Can any man count the multitude of traveling methods of obtaining money from the people? And out of all these traveling methods nine tenths ought to be indicted, everywhere they open a door or spread a canvass, for obtaining money under false pre-, tences. Barnum's woolly horse is always traveling in some shape or other. As a menagerie, a circus, a concert troupe, a giant, a dwarf, a monster, a learned pig, a pet snake, a lecturer," or even down to Barnum himself, the woolly horse is always on his legs. And the people must always go and look at him. ' What of it?' Why this of it-r-we pronounce the woolly horse, in what character soever he comes, nine times out of ten, pure villainy--fraud. . , ; Industry and energy are very well, and rightly and honestly exerted are the life of the country; but prostituted as they are to such a loose round of fraud, they lose their dignity. It is the business of the State to take care of the citizens. It is the province of the State in taking care of the State to inquire into the practices of the people. To find out what practices are advantageous to the State and what detrimental. To encourage those that are advantageous and to prohibit the others. Now of what advantage is it to the State for a lazy loafer, or an energetic, industrious scoundrel, if you please, to be traveling through the country with a learned pig, a pet snake, fat woman, a dwarf or other like show? Is it not a disgrace to the Slate that such things are permitted? If the country were so densely populated that men could not find labor to maintain themselves! and were compelled to resort to this low business to sustain themselves, there would -be some excuse; bufr a the country is broad, as labor is abundant, and "as such things are disgraceful in themselves, we think the Maine liquor law, when it is framed, ought to be made to extend to them. We would like to see the woolly horse stabled, and the Jeffersonville trap set for his riders. . :. : .': ,

PROCEEDINGS OF . THE CITY COUNCIL- .-...,) i .:, .. ' January 22, 1855."' The Council met at 6. o, clock P. M. Present all the members except the Mayor. : . Mr. Karns was called to. Chair. ". The. Street Commissioner was instructed to take charge of the lumber furnished for school lot o fences, -,....;.. . y ...... , " .. ' The Civil Engineer was instructed to re-estab- K lish the grade of Pennsylvania street. 1 An Ordinance was passed imposing a penalty not exceeding $50 for imitating the signal of the Watchman. - ..; '. : : " . Messrs. Karns, ; Avery and Boaz preferred charges against Henry Stumph, for extortion and mal-conduct in office. 'On motion, Monday evening next was fixed for trial. ' The Civil Engineer was instructed to measure the Cistern on Merrill street. . . ,!,. -. 'A communication was received from G. Kennel & Co., proposing to furnish 1,000 feet of hose at 75 cents per foot. ; The, City Clerk was directed to correspond with hose manufacturers in Philadelphia and New " York.' .":"-:-'':.: ' The Marshal Was instructed to notify Wm. Mansur & Co., to remove the offal from their slaughter house near White river. On motion of Mr. Pitts, a committee of three was appointed to inquire "if the Marshal and Deputy hold offices of trust and profit at the theater." ' Messrs. Pitts, Nelson and Boaz were appointed said committee.. . .' Mr. Magiiire offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the City Attorney be respectfully requested to examine and report to the Council, at his earliest convenience, whether in his opinion the Common Council has power to vacate streets or alleys in sub-divisions of out lots, when the plat of the same has been recorded, and when the owners of the property desire the vacation. Adopted. The vote on the resolution authorizing the Street Commissioner to set posts on Virginia Avenue, was reconsidered, and the Commissioner instructed to bring in a separate bill for the lumber and work. '' Adjourned. .' ' '. '', (' Attention needed to the suffering in our midst by the Committees of the Benevolent Society. At the late Sabbath school Concert in Wesley Chapel, a teacher reported that in one house lie visited, he found a destitute German family, the father sick on the floor, with three children under cover with him no fire, and scarcly any furniture in the house no provisions, the mother had gone out to earn something, to eat by sewing. The father had moved here lately, having been stripped at Cincinnati by the failure of a banker with whom he had deposited, his all, about $500. They were making no com plaint, but were really starving for want of food.. Immediate relief was extended by the members of the Committee of the Benevolent Socieiy of the district but thir instance shows the pressing necessity of an immediate and faithful visit by the members of the Committee of the Benvolent Society of all the destitute families in their districts, there are funds and clothing on hand, and their, distribution is needed. j James Blake. President.