Locomotive, Volume 32, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 April 1855 — Page 2

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Indiana Hospital fob tiie Insane,) .4jr 5th, 18S5. J Editor Locomotive: I send you a piece written by a Lady patient for the "Delusion." She says, as she patronizes your paper when sent to the Hospital, she thinks you ought not to have any objections to giving publicity to the productions of such a profitable patron. Superintendent. THE HOME OF MY CHILDHOOD. The home of my childhood, so dear to my heart, From mem'ry's bright vision can never depart. Its fields and its forests, fts plains and its hills, Its orchard and meadow, its brooks and its rills ; My garden, whose flowers their perfume exhale, The red blushing rose, and the lilly so pale, My pinks, and my violets, of modesty rare, With whose blushing sweetness nought else can compare ; The well, and the dairy, the shrubs, and the trees, Beneath whose green foliage I walked in the breeze; The birds sweetly singing, in wood and in field, Their soul-stirring notes, which art cannot yield. But dearer than all, to my sad stricken heart, Is the mem'ry of friends that can never depart. The home of my childhood, so happy and bright, Thy mem'ry I cherish with constant delight. Though cold be thy aspect, and rugged thy face, Distinguished for grandeur, much more than for grace New Hampshire ! I love all thy scenery so wild; Majestic Mount Washington, and valleys so mildThy pure bracing air, and thy crystal streams, I sigh for awake, and enjoy in my dreams. Thy fast flowing stream, pure Merriraac clear, Is etill as of yore, to my memory dear. Thy clear placid lakes, from whose bosom so mild, I have gazed upon scenery so lofty and wild ; Thy neat thriving villages pleasing to sight Thy temples of worship so lofty and white. Companions of my childhood, and friends of my youth ! Endeared by your kindness, your candor, and truth Though banished forever, from your social band, A heart-stricken exile, in a far distant land, This heart is still with you, in friendship and love, Though mourning your absence as a soul-stricken dove. Oh ! friends, let us strive that bright world to attain, Where we'll never more part where there 's no care nor pain. ' ' Dtjlcina. INTEMPERANCE. The great importance of distinguishing between temperance taverns, groceries, etc., and those who traffic in ardent spirits, should be constantly kept in view. When we see the intemperate perishing on our right and left, does the solemn vuestion never occur, "What influence have I had in forming their character, and bringing upon them this ruin?" I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. How can you conscientiously assist the intemperate man to this peculiar means of sef-murder? Above all, how can you conscientiously encourage, or even permit, inconsiderate young men and boys to hsng about stores and rum taverns, and drink, when you must know that this is the high-road to intemperance, and that they are beginning to form a habit which will, most probably, end in their temporal and eternal ruin? Is it "doing as you would that others should do unto you," to witness the existence of any of the evils to which the preceding questions allude, and not use your influence to prevent or remove them? C. S. Lainesville, March 21, '55. Changing Thoroughfares. Hardly is one route opened to the public, before another draws from it a portion of its" travel. The "shortest possible route" between any two places which can be named, seems as far from realization as ever. This great country has at last become a scene of dissolving views, so far as tides of travel are concerned, and where one year may present a torrent of rushing humanity, the next may see . it a quiet rippling stream. The travel of the great South-west, rolling towards the invigorating Lakes at the opening of Summer, and receding to the sunny South upon the approach of wintry blasts, has changed its current almost as often as the seasons have come and gone, and has not yet worn a permanent channel. We notice that the Central Illinois Railroad Company propose to put upon the Mississippi river from New Orleans to Cairo which is the termination of the road fourteen Steamers. The object of , course is to divert the Southern travel from the river route at the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi, and thence take it by rail to or near Chicago, thence East by the railroads, or the Lakes. There is a shorter route, however, than this, by at least twelve hours. We refer to the Evansville route. By leaving the Ohio at Evansville, the traveler strikes a continuous railroad route to this point, by the way of Terre Haute, and when arrangements shall be fully completed the Southern travel will take that route. The coming Summer will see this city in railroad connection with St. Louis, and before Autumn a new stream of travel will be poured in upon 'us. Notwithstanding all the shifting channels of travel, a glance at the map must convince any one that the South-west and West, must take Cleveland in their travel to and from the East. In speaking of this route, the annual report of the Directors of the Bellefontaine and Indiana Railroad Company says : "The Terre Haute and Evansville Railroad has recently been opened for business, which affords a very valuable connection for our line with the South-west. Passengers from Cleveland and all points East, can reach Memphis, New Orleans, and other South-western cities, over this lipquicker than by any other route." Clevelme Herald. him . and lrnttrnn. W abash Lrazetle.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1855. JjSaturdayistho day of publication of the Locomotive whan it will alwaysbereadyfor subscribers. In noc&sewill weletacopyofthepaper go from theofflce before public tionday. OFFICIAL PAPER FOR THE CITY. OFFICIALFAFERTO PUBLISH THE LIST OF LETTERS The State. Fair Located! We are informed by Mr. Baily that $1,000 has been subscribed by our citizens to have the State Fair located here three out of four years, and to erect permanent enclosures. The credit of this suggestion is due to one of our correspondents, and the fact that the location is nearly permanent will be of an almost unlimited benefit to the city. Now, Manufacturers, look up with the State for a market, and the annual Fair to draw your customers from all parts to examine your establishments and your manufactured articles, your business can only be limited by the energy you display. This location will be of more benefit to our mechanical interests than the annual session of the Legislature would, and will be an equal benefit to the Fair. We predict that the next will be the largest Fair ever held in the State. Hurrah for the Gas ! Posts are now erected on Pennsylvania street, from Pogues run to the Blind Asylum, and it is really a pleasure to walk along its illuminated sidewalks these dark nights. Some posts are also erected on South Meridian street, and additional ones on Washington street, so that the city is now lighted in patches. We understand the Gas Company have determined to extend their pipes up Illinois street, as far as North street, and that as soon as that is done, the property-holders will erect the posts. We have no doubt they will lay the pipes in any street in the city, if the owners of dwellings encourage them by using the gas. The system is now permanently fixed on the city, and it is with the residents on the different streets to say how far it shall be extended. , Agricultural Implements. This is the season of the year when Farmers are providing themselves with new implements for husbandry, and we would like to direct our distant readers to the fact that there is no place in the State where there is as large a stock, as full and com plete a variety and assortment as here. There are a number of large wholesale houses, where all kinds can be had, from a hoe to a threshing machine, and this is the place to come to get your supply. Go to the largest market always, where you can select the best for yourselves. In our columns you will find the cards of some of the principal houses. Look Out for Squalls! It is currently rumored among business men that some of the Free Banks are not closing up as they should that the securities of some of them have nearly all been lifted from the State Auditor, and there are still large amounts of their notes presented for redemption. . If this is so, and it is reported in a manner that,there appears to be but little doubt, it will leave the outstanding bills with but a poor show for redemption. There is a mistake somewhere either in the amount of securities deposited, or the amount of bills issued. Look out ! . v jtThe Louisville Journal says that the president and board of directors of the Fort Wayne and Southern Railroad Company met in Jeffersonville on Friday, and the City Council of Jeffersonville convened also, and invited the board of directors of said company to meet the City Council in their chamber to consult together in reference to a subscription by said city to said road of two hundred thousand dollars of the bonds of said city. A resolution was introduced by Mr. Pile, a member of the Council, ratifying and confirming the subscription previously made, and to issue to said company the aforesaid $200,000, receiving therefor the capital stock of the company for the same amount at its par value, which resolution was adopted by the Council. jtSTThe Grave-Yard is now, or soon will be. a place of interest, to attend to the flowers and shrubbery placed on the tombs of departed friends. In this connection we would like to call attention to to the card of Mr. John Dustman, in another column. In his extensive Marble Yard can be found all kinds of tomb stones and orna ments, to mark the last resting place of those that were dear when among us let their memo ry be cherished by placing over them a suitable and permanent monument. 5F"The Dispatch says a gentleman from Knightstown is erecting a large Flouring Mill on the canal, opposite the paper mill. This is the second mill that will go into operation within the corporate limits this year. No better point could be selected for milling than this, with the wheat of 30 counties within reach. jESTThe Journal says the N. W. Christian University of this city, was opened on the 9th inst., under the control of Prof. A. R. Benton, A. M., late Principal of Fair View Acaf--The new University building is locate''"" ' the city, and the part now finished , . .,.... .epulis, Ind., accommodate rUjDjL' of lmpot&l, a,rd Domestic Clears, RiiCfp'ss tiv will seTl at the lowest pi ices, at wholesale or re kjULicos "HaTanB Cuhll, Florida and Seed. Also, the bes r rbest lege shewing and Smokine tobacco orders promptly attended to. mrlO-2m1T I. HODGSON, ArclUteci, WILL furnish all Drawings and Specifications, and Superintend the erection of all buildings entrusted to his care, In the most satisfactory manner, and ou as reasonable terms us anv competent Ari-hitecl. 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Public Improvements. It is very common with editors, when matters of more interest are scarce, to cry out against the condition of the streets and alleys, and call lustily and loudly on the authorities to improve them. If this would do any good, or benefit the streets, it would be all right; but when the authorities have the will to make improvements that are apparent to all, but want the means, it is worse than useless. That our streets are in a bad condition all are aware that their permanent improvement would greatly facilitate business, udd to their beauty, and increase the property of the city in value, no one will question but how can this be done ? A higher tax than is now levied would be burthen-

some in fact the present tax is too high, with the heavy assessment, and already there are a good many complaints. We want bridges over the canal, and over Pogues Run, and it appears to us that a large amount is necessary every year for this purpose, as most of the bridges, and especially those erected a few years since, were put up on the cheap principle, and many of them have already been replaced, and others will have to be, every year, so that a good part of the revenue will be continually required in this way. Our public cisterns must be built, and extended every year, to protect the city from' Fire. The Fire Department must be kept up, and new hose and conveniences provided. The Night Watch is considered a great benefit, for the protection of the persons and property of our citizens. On all streets where the property-holders desire them improved, the City must pay her proportion for the crossings of streets and alleys. Public crossings of streets must be renewed every year with fresh gravel, and the bridges over gutters kept in repair. Under the late ordinance several of the streets" have been lit with gas, which must be kept up by the city. All these things, and others we might mention, require all the money the city raises by taxation, if not more they are all considered necessary, and cannot be abated. With these facts staring us in the face, it appears to us there is no money to spare from the present amount of revenue for the permanent improvement of the streets. How then, can it be done, is a question that has been discussed a good deal of late. Some propose a loan, sufficient to improve the streets thoroughly, so that the present generation may derive the benefit, and pay only the interest, and leave for others the payment of the principal ; or to create a sinking fund, that will gradually reduce the debt. This plan we believe the best that has been suggested, if it could be made available; but unfortunately there is a section in the charter that prohibits it, or only permits a temporary loan, that would be of no material benefit. As the provision we refer to is not generally known, . we copy it from the City Charter : , Sec. 80. Loans may be made by a vote of two-thirds of the common council, in anticipation of the revenue of the current and following year, and payable within that period ; but the aggregate amount of such loan in any one fiscal year shall not exceed t)ie rry and tax authorised by this act, for the municipal expenses for the same year. Our streets must be improved, and we believe the present plan of graveling them will not stand, when a large number of heavy drays and omnibuses are continually passing over them something more permanent must be resorted to, and the ways and means provided, and it is now time it was being done. To the next council we must look for this, if anything can be done, and we would urge the citizens in each ward that they select their best men for this purpose., A system must be devised and commenced that will gradually and permanently improve our streets and crossings, and to do this we want a Council of our most experienced citizens, that are interested in the permanent prosperity of the city., . 5rWe suppose the leader of the Evening Re publican of Tuesday last was written because the said paper had swelled to such an enormous size in self-conceit that it must hist. Perhaps it was written because the editors were at a loss for something to write on. We notice that said editors generally think self the most interesting sub ject for their columns. We have no objections to their entertaining as high an opinion of them-' selves as they please, but we wonder they don't discover how sickening their self-praise is to their readers generally. : We are'informed by the Republican that "there is but one straight road to perfectability." That is, we suppose, by following the line of the Re-, publican. " Jes so." As to our being a "weak-j" paper, and having no ideas in view,' we don't pretend or hope that our "genius may expand and thrill the world." We leave all world shaking genius to our friends of the Republican. We know they can take up the world and shake it like a bull pup would a rag, whenever they have a ferocious ' inclination that way. , We hope, however, they will not have the intrepidity to tumble all creation down, and bring ruin upon their own Sampsonian genius. "Every theme is important to the man of large vision." We hope, gentlemen, you will take another look at us. We are beginning; to feel, now that you have looked at us only once, that we are growing important. When will you bust again? Railroad Prospects. We take the following extract from an able editorial article in that ex j cellent journal, the Railroad Record of Cincinnati, of the 5th inst. "With a constant increase of railway receipts, with a rate of investment which exceeds the profits of any other kind of business, with a country which creates that busiless faster than the increase of railways, it is -"n and palpable, as the sun at noon, that railrs investments will rise hereafter in the market, Guns, of I new works which are necessary to develop also, Gain . , Wadding, ources of the country will be constructed. wholesale IK . . ... West washiiking ; no timidity ; no temporary revul""l3 slang of the ignorant nor opposition of W UiM!0U!Pan possibly prevent this result. see streets.has on hud will set things forward, and the K. tor".i. redem aU errrS f 1854-" done in Lead Pipe and and on favorable term:

The Locomotive of last week says that it regrets that the Democrats are holding meetings to nominate a ticket for city offices, because it is making a party matter of that which should not be such. Admitting that the Locomotive is right in its view of the matter, (which we are far from believing,) who sets the example? Is it not an admitted fact that the Know Nothings nominated early in March a full ticket in secret council ? Is it unfair that their opponents should oppose them bv a ticket publicly and openly made ? Sentinel. It was not our intention to censure one party more than the other in our remarks last week, but to condemn the principle of making politics the leading motive in selecting candidates for city offices. If both parties make their nominations on this principle, both are to blame if there is cause for blame, and we think there is the one as much as the other. In politics, availability is the governing principle the man that can get the most votes, or bring the most influences to bear, to beat the opposite party, is of more importance than his qualifications. This has always been the case, with both parties, and will be, while there is the feeling that pervades them.

One party is no better than the other. But we think more of our city than we do of politics we are more interested in its permanent good and advancement, and we would rather all our city elections were conducted apart from National or State politics, so that the best men would be selected to fill the offices. By the time this goes to press, the Democrats will have their nomina tions made it was reported in the papers some weeks since that the Know Nothings had nomi nated a ticket, whether correct, or whether the ticket reported was made by them we 'can't say the candidates selected by parties may all be just as good men as would have been selected under other circumstances, but we would rather every thing but the good of the city was lost sight of in city elections we think the city's good would be more certainly advanced. ' 1 ' &WThe Dispatch recommends establishing an officer to measure wood brought to the city for sale, and is seconded by the Journal and Sentinel. This question has been repeatedly discussed, and ordinances have been passed on the subject, several times, but they were inoperative, and soon repealed. The fact is, the wood-haulers have all the advantages they are farmers who only occupy their teams in winter in hauling, and can afford better to quit hauling than the citizens can to do without. We believe there is less cause for complaint on this score now than there ever was, as the wagons appear to . be well packed, and of moderately fair dimensions; but if a system can be adopted that will be equal and fair on both sides, let it be done. ' '.' ' JR3T The Republican recommends its readers to visit a fortune teller that is now in the city.' A pretty business, truly, for a paper so learned in the "licentiousness of the press," the destiny of nations, and the history of Emperors. We don't think it will be hard to tell the fortune of a paper that pursues a course of this kind its future is easily een. Horse Stolen. A horse was stolen from Mr. Richard Marshal, near Lanesville, in Lawrence county, on Monday morning. Twenty-four of the Horse Company were after him, with what success we have not heard. - If they don't catch him, and give him permanent lodgings at the expense of 'the State, we are mistaken. A man is certainly green that would steal a horse from that neighborhood, where there is a regularly organ-, ized company to pursue him. . jtSOn last i Monday night Mr. Haskins, machinist, was knocked down, near Pogues Run, as he was going home, and robbed of $150. No arrests have been made, and we have heard of no one being suspicioned as the' robber. There is a desperate set of characters continually coming and going to this city, and citizens that have occasion to be out after night should not carry money with them. , ' S3T Quite a large meeting was held at the Court House on'. Thursday afternoon, by the Democrats, or anti-Know Nothings, and the fol lowing ticket was nominated for City Officers: For Mayor. James McCreadt. Clerk. Alfred Stevens. Treasurer. Henry Vandegrift. . Marshal. George W. Pitts. .. . , . Attorney. Napoleon B. Taylor. - Engineer. Amzi B. Condit. Street Commissioner. Jacob B. Filter. ''Assessor. James H. Kennedy. "Excavations have been commenced for three large brick business houses on Washington street, opposite the Court House, on the site formerly occupied by the . Ray House. Mr. Boetticher is building a brick Printing Office on the square east of the Court House the first' story is now up. This looks like business. JtSrWho wants a husband? The following advertisement appears in the Peru Sentinel of April 5, 1855. Mr. Hooker is a printer, and used to work in the Locomotive office. He is now in Peru. Here is a chance: . "Wife Wanted By a young man who wants to Live for somebody. Address E. M. B. Hooker, Peru, Ind., giving real name. JtSThe Indiana Central Railway Co. now run a daily freight train to and from this city. Heretofore a train was run every other day. This road is doing an excellent business. Death of a Great Man. We deeply regret to have to announce the death of the Hon. Joseph G. Marshall, of Madison, Indiana. He died at the house of Mr. R. K. White, on Broadway, between Third and Fourth, whence his remains are to be taken to Madison at 2 o'clock this morning. He had been afflicted with bronchitis for about five years, and the disease, being much aggravated by a long speech which he made before the Supreme Court in February last, became consumption. He left home two or three weeks ago on his way to the south in the hope that his health might be benefitted by a genial climate, but, on his arrival in Louisville, he found himself too ill to go further and remained here to die. Louisville Journal.

Progress of the Negotiations and of the War. The Policy of the Czar is Warlike. Accounts from St. Petersburg, probably reliable, of date March 9, state that the substance of the Czar Alexander's speeches to the representatives of the different bodies and administrations of the state may be condensed into these words: "I will maintain firmly the plans traced out by my father!" In his address to the Council of State, the officers of the Guard, and a deputation of nobles, who reported concerning the militia, the Czar expressed himself yet more strongly: "I solemnly declare," said he, "that I will not give up the first inch of Russian territory to our enemies! I will take good care to prevent their penetrating any further on the soil of our country, and never! never! may my hand wither first! will I attach my signature to a treaty which shall bring the slightest dishonor on the national honor!" . The speech was responded to with vehement applause. ' : . THE WAR IN THE CRIMEA. From the London Times of March 23. The last accounts from the Crimea, extending to the 8th of March, present a most agreeable contrast to the painful and unvarying record of

hardships, privations, and inaction which we have been compelled for so many weeks and months to lay before our readers. As if by some sudden and benificent influence, the touch of spring has reached the army, and everything bears marks of refreshed energy and reviving activity. ' The weather is fine, and the heavy damps which had soaked into the loose soil are almost dried up. The new Commandant of Balaklava, Colonel Harding, has already changed the aspect of the town, and Lord Raglan, with the chief officers of his Staff, is again visible at the camp, at the port,' and in the lines. 1 he hideous and accumulated filth, which rendered the sojourn of British troops untenable even by the unclean animals, is swept away. A naval arsenal, with storehouses, has risen under the cliff. The troops have fresh provisions, and even vegetables; huts have been erected, and clothes distributed; large numbers mules and ponies have arrived for the transport service, and the army has regained an air of cheerfulness and confidence which appeared for some time to have deserted those who were most interested in its welfare. ' The peculiar trials of a winter campaign undertaken by a young army, most imperfectly provided for such an enterprise, are, as we have said, happily diminishing, but it cannot be forgotten that we are in a military position of considerable difficulty. It is true that Gen. Brown has rejoined the Light Division, which he found in a better condition than he had anticipated, and that Gen. Penefather has resumed the command of the Second Division; so that Lord Raglan has the assistance of the two most effective divisional officers in the army, Sir Colin Campbell remaining at the head of the Highlanders, who now constitute the main strength of the First Division; buj it is equally clear that the Russian commanders are making the earliest use of the improve-' ment in the weather, and that they are pressing forward the execution of works of great importance, both in front of the town and on the Tehernaya. Lord Raglan reports that they are engaged in arming the redoubt against which the French directed their abortive attack on the night of the 22d of February, and that the road from Simpheropol is covered with wagons laden with provisions and munitions of war. Assuming these facts to be correctly stated, we have great difficulty in explaining them. The new Russian redoubt on Mount Sapoune (as it is called in Gen. Osten-Sacken's dispatch) is admitted to be a position of great importance, especially from the support it gives to the Malakboff Tower, which is now regarded as the key of the enemy's works. The French attacked that position on the 22d of February with an inadequate force, their plan was betrayed to the enemy, by a deserter, and, after performing prodigies of ualor, the gallant Zouaves were compelled to retreat. It seems incredible that Gen. Canrobert' should not have taken the earliest opportunity to repeat this ' attack in force, and. if possible, to destroy the work before the armament and defences of it were completed. The case would appear to be one requiring the most immediate and decided action, but a fortnight had already elapsed since the 23d of February, and the Russians had been enabled to turn their advantage to the greatest account. We know not what prospect there may be of taking the town of Sevastopol by assault, but that chance must be very small if ii be impracticable to storm and occupy even oneunfinished outwork of the en emy. Again, we hear of large convoys reaching the north side of the fortress from Simpheropol by roads visible from our camp. If it be true that ' the allied armies have nearly 100,000 men in their lines, it seems strange that they should not be able to detatch force enough at least to threaten these communications. The expedition recently undertaken by Sir Colin Campbell was stopped by-the accident of a snow storm', but, unless the allied forces are more closely beleaguered on the land side than the Russians in o 1 : l n u : :ui . l oevaaiAjpui, it lau unruly ue impussiuie to niaKe a movement beyond the narrow lines to which our siege operations are still confined. The position of the allied armies is precisely one of which a , bold and original military genius might take advantage to retrieve the fortune of the campaign . by a stroke of war. It requires' a knowledge of the country and a knowledge of the troops to ' devise such an operation, and possibly the Generals maybe awaiting the arrival of further rein forcements; but we have no doubt that some means exist of playing the game . with success, and the question is, whether Lord Raglan and. n i n t , :n j i vieuerai auroueiu win uuu uut wie ucaiiuuc. Evansville, Indianapolis, and Cleveland road, now in active process of construction, in the hands of a strong company, and energetic contractors, is 150 miles in length, from Indianapolis, the capitol of the State of Indiana, to Evansville, the South-western city of the State on the Ohio River. Indianapolis contains a population of some 16,000, and Evansville about 10,000; both cities are rapidly increasing in wealth and- population. This road is being constructed as a link in the great North and South T.,:i An I vallaTT rF ft,i icpicinnl necting the Northern Lakes with New Orleans, and the cities on the Gulf of Mexico. It will be the Southern extension, without competition, from Indianapolis, of all the railroads from the North and East, by direct line to Evansville, on the Ohio River, 200 miles below Louisville, and 360 miles below Cincinnati. It presents the remarkable alignment of a road of 150 miles in length, only increasing the distance over an air line five miles, upon a maximum grade of 39 feet, and a minimum curvature of 2310 feet radius. From Indianapolis it runs down the great agricultural valley of White River, lying in the centre and heart of the State, with inexhaustible deposits of marble, iron ore, and bituminous cannel coal ot fine quality upon the line. At Evansville the line is to connect with the direct lines to Nashville, Paducah, and Memphis. Railroad Advo.