Locomotive, Volume 35, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 December 1855 — Page 2

:L0 (ID MOTIVE. 3i SATURDAY, DECEMBER8, 1855. JU'Saturdayisthe day of publication of the Locomotive when it will alwaysbereadyfor subscribers. In nocasewill weletacopyofthepaper go from tbeoffice before publica tioiiday. , LOCOMOTIVE STEAM PRESS v r. . BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE w oil oth TE wooUl call the attention of Railroad Men, Presidents of WU ,.A A miilummo Hwi M I D... I thern, to our assortment of - NEW AND BEAUTIFUL TYPE ! 1 Just received from the bet Foundries in the United States, embracing all the Medical Signs Accents, Fractions French Letters, Algebraical Signsy und all the modern fucilities for doing work in the best style. All our Type and Machinery is new, and In good order, including two of Abamh' Improved STEAM PRINTING PRESSES which enables us to do our work in a superior style, on as shor time, and ns pood terms as any oilier office. We have on hand a superior article of Hook and Colored Papers, and the best of Inks, and as we are practical workmen, we guaranty all work entrusted to ns to be done in the neatest manner, with promptness and accuracy. , Our Job Department is well supplied with all kinds of New and Fashionable Type, and we are prepared to do -flk-lX Iiiiicln of Job Worli ! on the shortast notice, and at the lowest living rates; and BLANKS OF EVEItY DESCUIPTION! on Cup, Letter, Folio Post, Flat Cap, French, or Colored Papers, and Cards or Card Boards. ....... For the character of our work we confidently refer to any Book or Job bearing our imprint. Our prices are regulated at the lowest cash standard, so us to bj regular and uniform, and equal to all; and contracts, for work will be adhered to, without resort to extra charges. TPr'Ordors from a distance promptly attended to, and accuracy guarantied. irT'Offico on Meridian street, immediately opposite the Post Office. ELDER & HARKNKSS., Notice. All those knowing themselves indebted to this office, forprinting, advertising, or the paper, are earnestly re-, quested to pay the same by the flrst of January, and those having claims against us are requested to present them Tor payment. We would like to square our books by that time. de-8 IMPORTANT NOTICE. ; On next Saturday, the 15th of December, we will call on all those subscribers living WEST of Meridian Street, (who receive their papers by the carrier,) for back subscriptions, and three months advance payment. All that take the paper are requested to be ready with the money, at the place the paper is left,' so that there will be no delay. By referring to your papers of last May and November, our subscribers will see that this' is our regular time for visiting them, and we; hope they will be ready to meet us ; : i All Gone. By four o'clock on last Saturday every extra paper we printed for the supply of the new subscribers that came in during the week,1 were gone the edition was exhausted, and we were obliged to let the new subscribers wait for this number. We can hardly ever supply back numbers, but as a general thing we can furnish, papers during the week following the publication day; but to make certain of getting every number, those whose subset iptiutia expire"-" .jUld al-' ways renew as soon as they see the cross while your names are on the book, you will always be certain of getting the paper. . : "Widows and Orphans Festivals The Trus-'. tees of the new Odd Fellows Hall have kindlytendered the use of the third story of that: building, including the Lodge and Encampment rooms, to the Ladies of the Widows and Orphans Society, for a Festival, and they will give one on ! next Wednesday evening, the 12th inst. This is the first, and it may be the only opportunity the public will have to see these beautiful rooms,' and no one should fail to attend. ' The Society is entitled to the benevolence of the community, and at this lime their wants are pressing, to enable them to prepare their new building for the orphans under their charge. This will be a pleasant gathering, at which all the delicacies of the season will be provided, , and it is hoped there will be a large company in attendance. ., ' Fine Business House. We saw the plan of a new Banking House that will be erected next spring, by Messrs. A. and J. C. S. Harrison, ; on Washington street, on the lot adjoining the Johnson building, on the west. The buildino-: will be four stories high, of brick. The ground floor will be a banking room the front, or busi-' ness part of the room will be 40 feet deep, to a stone vault, and the counting room, behind the vault, will be 40 feet the building will be 80 feet deep. In each of the upper stories, to which there will be a wide front entrance, there will be two office rooms, with bed rooms connected. The front will be of pressed brick, and the style of architecture will be new in our city, being of the same style as some of the handsome, houses in Cincinnati and the eastern cities. This is a part of our business street that has long been in need of good buildings, and we (rust the one Mr. Harrison will erect will induce his neighbors to do likewise. Success to trade and improvement. Changed Hands: Messrs. Walker & Cottora ' retire from the State Sentinal, and John S. Spann and John B. Norman take charge of it, having parchased the office. Mr. Spann is well known in the State, by his former connection with the Sentinel, with the Messrs. Chapman, and also by his connection with Dr. Ellis in the publication of the Statesman, and Mr. Norman has been the editor and publisher of the 'ew Albany Ledger, one of the leading democratic papers of the State, for a number of years. Both the retiring publishers, and the new ones, have our best wishes for success. ' Pork? The slaughtering season has fairly commenced in this city, all the packing houses being in full blast. Up to Tuesday evening the number killed in the four houses was 15,000, and they were killing at the rate of 1,500 a day. There will probably be 100,000 hogs packed here this season. The prices have been ranging from $5,75 to $6,00 during the past week. In Madison hogs are quoted at $6,25 6,50, and the same in Cincinnati.

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iCirThe evening Republican devotes a column of its lies and misrepresentations to us, endeavoring to show that we publish a political paper, and urging all Americans to stop the paper in consequence. This is a free country, and our subscribers have the right to take our paper or not, as they see proper; but we imagine they are competent to judge of its character and merits, without dictation from the Republican, and that they will act on their own judgement. If that paper knew in what contempt we hold it, and its bosh, it would use its space to better purpose. Truth, honorable intercourse, political . consistency, or fair dealing, have long been unknown to both the editors and publishers, and it receives but little countenance or encouragement from its own party," as they have seen its truckling course, how it has been lauding and praising the .Governor in order to retain the principal part of the State Printing, and urging an' extra session for the same reason. The particular cause of its present tirade, is our copying an article from the Putnam Banner, an Ameiicanpaper, in relation to the establishment of an organ here that the party can have confidence in the

present thing cannot command even the respect of its own party, as a large number of American papers are outspoken in denouncing it; and it is particularly anxious to keep that fact from this community, where it aspires to be the organ, par excellence. The Banner need have no fears of the Republican being in the way of a true American paper it is dwindling so fast in all that support so necessary for a paper, that even the material aid the Governor rendered cant keep it alive there is no insurance office in the world that would insure its life for 90 days the death struggles have been on it ever since its editors deserted it, and it continues daily to grow weaker and weaker. Before many moons it will be among the things that were. , After the above was in type, we see that John .Coburn, Esq, has taken the position of editor of the Republican. For Mr. Coburn we have the highest respect, and if it were possible to breathe life into an inanimate paper, he is as well qualified to do it as any one we know. As we are satisfied he will not make that paper the medium for. the petty jealousy and spite it has lately evinced, we wish him abundant success in his new capacity- . '. . : ; r The Lecture of David Paul Brown This lecture, the third in the course prepared by the Young Men's Christian Association, was attended by a larger audience than was either of the preceding ones. As upon the occasion of preceding lectures, there w'ere not settees enough to afford seats for all the audience, in Consequence of which a large and appreciative part of it did not derive as much satisfaction from , the lecture, as they would have derived, had they been relieved o the unpleasant necessity of standing. And here we would take occasion to say to all those who desire to be pleasantly seated at the next lecture that they take chairs with them ; then Ihe.v will not be compelled to crowd the few settees which are in the hall, and they will also thus relieve the managing committee of the civility of filling the large space in the rear of the hall with an additional number of settees. Li . , The lecture had for its subject, "The Ruling Passions." He first presented man as the most wonderfully and fearfully made part of Creation, and immortal. Intellect is enthroned in the head, while the passions rule in the heart. One faculty of the mind may become pre-eminently strong, so, also, one passion of the heart. After considering, in a general manner, the influence of a rul ing passion upon the conduct of life, the lecturer proceeded to particularize some of the passions eminent in the human heart. Parental love is the most beautiful, the pures of all passions. Particularly so is that cherished by the mother for the child. Though it be not always a ruling passion, it is seldom ruled by an" other.' In this connection he paid a high compliment, just as it was beautiful, to the love the mother has for her child. .-. Conjugal love was next considered. It, though not less strong than parental love, was widely different in its character. It was more subject to change, and oftener affected by the other passions. , Love of country, or patriotism. This never exists without love of home. An example of the influence upon one's conduct of life of a true patriotism was presented in the history of him who was first in war, first in neace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. First, and last, and he wished he could say least, comes self-love. Perfect types of those who are ruled by this passion are old balchelors who love themselves so well that they can't love any one else, or love themselves so long that they can't get any one then to love them. Friendship, a species of love, though unlike love, depends upon mutuality. It never exists in its beauty and strength among women. He here paid a beautiful tribute to that element of a woman's characLer which is a feeling of dependency. Ambition, next considered, was most pre-eminently the ruling passion in the hearts of Alexander, Coesar, and Napoleon. And it is not found only in monarchies, but also in republics. It manifests itself in our republic, in the desire to secure public office, and so strongly does it rule I those whose aspirations reach highest, that they are satisfied only, with " death or the White House," one of which they are sure to obtain. And extending to military affairs, it produces the 1 astounding result of an army all ofheers, and no men. Taking ambition as the fulcrum upon which the lever of human passions, bad and good, is balanced, he next considered the evil passions of the heart. Space will not permit us to present this portion of the lecture, which was as nicely analytic as the preceding. Mr. Brown's easy and at home manner added much to his lecture, which, we venture to say, was as highly, if not more satisfactory than either of the preceding ones of the course. It will be remembered with pleasure by all who heard it.f

City Limits. There will be no boundary to the extent of our city, if the present system of selling lots and laying off property is continued. The great object in buying property, and building fine residences just beyond, the limits of the city, is to enjoy all the benefits without paying the city tax. .It is not merely the tax on property that is lost to the city by this course, but the tax on all personal property, such as notes, bonds, stock, &c, that is assessed and taxed where the owner resides. The most effectual way to prevent this extending the city limits would be for the Council to. follow them up by annexation. It would require no more officers to assess or collect the tax, but would add very materially to the population and revenue of the city. As this is a fair subject for discussion, and for action by the Council, if they see proper, we copy the following sections from the charter, giving the power and manner of annexation, to the Council: ' .!! :- 1 - Sec' 81.' Whenever there shall be lots laid off and platted, adjoining such City, and a record of the same is made in the recorder's office in the proper county, the common council may,' by a resolution of the board, extend the boundary of such city so as to include such lots; and the lots thus annexed shall thereafter form a part of such city, and be within the jurisdiction of the same. The common council shall immediately thereafter file a copy of -such resolution, together with plat and map of survey, defining the metes and boundaries of such addition,1 in the office of the recorder aforesaid, which plat shall be recorded. ' ', Sec. 82. When any city shall desire to annex contiguous territory thereto, not platted or laid off, the common council shall present to the board of county commissioners a petition,' setting forth the reasons for such annexation, and shall accompany the same with a map or plat accurately describing by metes and bounds the territory proposed to be attached, which shall be veri

fied by affidavit. " ! : ' : Such council shall give thirty days' notice, by publication in one or more newspapers of the city, of the intended petition, staling in such notice the territory sought to be annexed. ' 1 ! 1 Sec. 83. The board of county commissioners, upon the reception of such petition, shall consider the same, and shall hear the testimony offered for or against such annexation, and if, after inspection of the map, and of all proceedings had in the case, such board is of opinion that the prayer of the petition should be granted, it shall cause an entry to be made in the order book, specifying the territory annexed, with the boundaries of the same according to the survey, and they shall cause an-attested copy of such entry to be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of such county, which shall be conclusive evidence in all courts of such annexation,, and the common council shall cause a plat of the annexed territory to be recorded. ' "' A Bridge Needed. Ever since the bid bridge over the river, on the Michigan road north, gave way, persons living north of , the river have been put to great inconvenience to get to the city, and especially when the water is high. They are compelled to come round to the bridge on the National road, over a bad road, and a long distance round. This bridge belonged to the Plank Road Hnmpsny nnd we suppose it, ymperly belongs to them to fix it up, but they show no disposition to do so, anil in fact have abandoned the road.--Their failure to repair it, makes it obligatory on the County Commissioners to do so, and as they are now in session, we would call their attention to the law on the subject the following is the first section ' ! ."''.'' That whenever in the opinion of the County Commissioners the public convenience shall require that a bridge should be built over any water course, they shall cause surveys and estimates therefor to be made, and direct the same to be erected. ' ' " ' :''! As the Michigan Road is a great public thoroughfare, there can be no question that both the public in general, and the large neighborhoods' north of the river, require that a bridge be placed on this road, and the next step is for the Commissioners to move in the matter we wonder they have suffered it to remain so long. Divorces.: By the politeness of the Deputy Clerk, we have collected the following divorce statistics on record before the Courts of this County, fur the year 18S5. ''''. "'' April Term. ' ' ' "', 22 Cases Commenced. ...... 3 " Dismissed. 19 ' Granted.. . . ; Of these, in 15 cases the application was made by females, and in 4 cases by males. October Term. 19 Cases pending, i i 5 " Dismissed. 7 " Granted, 1 4 of which were applied for by females, and 3 by males. Total cases applied for during the year, 54 of these 26 cases have been granted, 8 dismissed, and 20 cases are still pending, some of which will be granted during the present term. iC5T"We learn from a gentleman who has a good opportunity of informing himself, that no decision will be given at this session of the Supreme Court on the Prohibitory Law. Rockford Herald. The Herald's informant is doubtless in error. The case of Beebe, which involves the constitutionality of the law, is to be re-argued on Friday ; and we have it from reliable authority that the Court will decide the question dnringits present session. Sentinel, i Our information in regard to the decision in the above case, is that it is not yet determined by the Court whether a decision will be made at' the present session, although it is possible that it may be. We are very anxious to see the case decided, so that the people can understand certainly whether the law will stand, in whole or part. "Get the Best," is the heading of an advertisement in another column, in relation to Webster's Dictionary. The superiority of Webster as a definer, is fully established, by the fact that it is generally adopted as the standard, and exclusively in our State, by all the Colleges, and the State Board of Education. In getting a Dictionary, one should always get the best, and we have no hesitation in saying that is Webster's.

The Kansas War. The papers have been filled with wais and rumors of wars in the Kansas country, and where there is so much smoke there certainly must be some fire. We do not place much reliance oh the accounts in Circulation, as they are doubtless exagerated on both sides, but we copy the following from the Louisville Courier of Tuesday, as about the latest, and

perhaps as reliable as the information generally. Independence, Mo., Dec. 8. We have just received reliable intelligence from Kansas Territory, which increased the high excitement already existing here. You have been apprised of the origin of the' difficulty that of the arrest of a prisoner in the hands of the Sheriff, by a party of fifteen to twenty of the citizens of Lawrence and its vicinity, and their refusal to deliver any of the parties concerned in the mob and outrages, up to any of the officers of the territory, unless it be the Governor, or to .those of the General Government,. , This determination is strengthened by the course pursued by General Lane, and, also, by the editor of the' paper at Lawrence, and a few other men of a similar stripe, who are continually making harangues to the populace, and urging them to make preparations for a fight. .. t On Saturday . night ,Gcn. Lane delivered a speech of this character, which was received with the greatest demonstrations of enthusiasm. Governor Shannon seeing such a state of things existing, very properly ordered out the militia of the Territory, who did not respond very cordially to his wishes. , Many of the citizens of the Western border counties in Missouri, willing to aid in quelling the disturbance, offered their assistance, and are now in readiness to go to the scene of difficulty at a moments warning. Many have already gone from Lafayette, and the adjoining counties, well prepared for the emergency. The Governor's party were from 250 to 300 men, are at Franklin, a few miles distant, awaiting a greater force. 1 From another source we learn that the better men in Lawrence say they are willing to give up all concerned in the affair, if the legally authorized persons seek it; otherwise they will resist to desperation. Governor Shannon in response: "Why not deliver them up to the Sheriff or to the U. S. Marshal, who have already demanded them?" Trouble will no doubt result from it, as much excitement exists on both sides. A meetinp- is now beim held in Kansas to see if some measures cannot be adopted to terminate the matter peaceably if possible, but forcibly if necessary. . . ; . . .. ; . On Saturday Governor Shannon applied to President Pierce, by telegraph,' for assistance from the'U. S. troops at Fort Riley and Leavenworth, and until such aid is srranted nothing will be done, unless the excitement of the parties concorned will bring on the cricis before. If so many valuable lives will be lost.'- s 1 - ' Of all that transpires further I will endeavor to keep you promptly advised. 1 Independence, Dec. 3, P. M. There is great excitement all through this upper country, and overwhelming numbers are pouring from every direction in the territory to sustain the laws. Gen. Lane is entrenching himself and throwing up breastworks. He is also burninar beacon lights which can be seen twenty-five miles from Lawrence, and bids defiance. ' '' ' ' '' ' ,'" -' jC"The arrival of the Atlantic on the 1st., with later news from Europe, brings accounts of thp. eloRina of .iio .Paris Industrial Exhibition, The Emperor Napoleon made a speech on the occasion. The following is a correct official list of medals and awards to American exhibitors: agriculture. ' Mr. McCormick, ' of Chicago,' Illinois, the Grand Medal of Honor, with the following words: "Inventor of the reaper, which has been worked under all trials, and which is the type upon which other reapers have been made, with various modifications, which have not changed the principles of the discovery." . '' ' Mr. Pitts, of Buffalo, New York, "for machine for winnowing grain, remarkable for several inventions and the amount of work it performs." Medal of Honor. Bache & Kine, of New York, United States -"Balances of precision" and "Etalons de mesures Medal of Honor. Maury, Lieutenant, Washington, United States "Charts of winds and currents of the Atlantic ocean;" "Discovery of new routes shortening passages Grand Medal of Honor. Goodyear, of New York, United States "Discovery of the vulcanization and the soften ing of India rubber; considerable impulse given to the manufacture of the products of India rub ber." . . . . ARTISTS PAINTERS OF THE UNITED STATES. ; Healey Second class medal. May Third class medal. - . Rossiter Third class medal. The above are all that appear in the list published by the Presse on the evening of the closing of the exhibition. M. Vattemare, American Commissioner, Marshall Woods, ' Esq., and one other American Commissioner, have received the cross ot the Legion of Honor from the Emperor. J3?"It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Gov. Wright, who died at the residence of her parents, in Scott County, Ky., on Saturday last. In makin; the announcement the Sentinel contains the following particulars : On Saturday morning the Governor received a letter from her friends containing the pleasing lntelho-ence that her health was much improved, and that she was no longer considered in a dangerous situation. But this welcome intelligence was soon dissipated, and the heart-hopes of a dotinsr and kind husband forever withered. - At 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the same day he received a telegraphic despatch which informed him that "earth had returned to earth and dust to dust," that one who was too pure and guileless for this world, had been spirited by the , angels away to the beautiful land of the blessed and good, where sickness is a stranger and death never enters. jJSTOn Monday the members of the Victory Company buried one of their number, Mathew Hanlon, with fireman's honors, accompanying him to the grave with a band of music, and banner draped in mourning. j5?The arrival of the Africa, .at Halifax, on the 5th, brings no news of interest from the seat of war. The bullying and bragging about war with this country has quieted down. jCSTThe Circuit Court of Marion County commences its session next Monday. JEST There is a School Teacher wanted at Lanesville in this county. If any person wishes the situation, they can address Dr. Records.

jC-Hon. S. Judah has contracted for a three story brick business house, on Washington street, opposite the Court House, oh the ground now occupied by McLaughlin's Gun shop. It will be 100 feet deep, und 67 feet front, on Washington street. - ,--r -. - - Messrs. Little &,.Wigam intend building a three story brick business house, 100 feet deep, by 33 feet front, on the corner west of their Hotel. JtaTThe alarm of fire on Tuesday morning, was caused by the burning of the roof of the Republican office. It' was first discovered by one of the hands in our office, and extinguished before doing any damage.' In the roofs of the frame row, between the Hubbard building and the alley west, there are

several stove-pipes projecting through the shingle roofs,' which we have always considered dangerous. . The above fire was caused by a pipe of this description. '.'It appears' to us ' that those who have so much at stake in this row should see that they are changed -they may be the cause of the whole row being burnt.' - Congress. By the Telegraphic reports on Thursday, the House of Representatives was as far from affecting an organization as on Monday. Up to that time the different divisions of the dominant party had not united, and there appeared but little prospect of their doing so. It is very uncertain when the organization will be ef fected, and the message delivered. Safety Fund and Bank Note Detector, is the name of a monthly publication at New York, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and St. Louis, by the Safety Fund and Telegraph Association. H. L. Sherwood is the agent in this city, and can be found at Werden & Chamberlain's book store. - This work is well arranged, and gives all the money information needed, besides the Cincinna ti markets, and as it is sanctioned by all the Bankers of the City,' we have no doubt it will be reliable.' Terms, $1,50 per year. - gWe receive in exchange the Weekly Mis souri Ledger, published at MexicoAdrian Coun ty, Missouri, by L. N. Hunter, and edited by W D. H. Hunter, both of this County, and brothers of I. W; Hunter, Esq." It is a well printed and interesting paper, and we are glad to place it on our exchange list. . . . . . - " J3rThe political papers on both sides have been busy for weeks in nominating candidates for the different State Officers, to be filled at the election in October next. A full array is presented for every office, from Governor down, and there is only one thing certain, that there will be no lack of Candidates. v . Proceedings of the City Council. Council Chamber, Dec. 3, 1855. ' ! . Council met. All the members present. '' The Treasurer's monthly report was read, and referred to the Mayor and Clerk for examination. The Street Commissioner reported wuik done on the streets, during the last month, amounting to $82.24, which was allowed. Also, for new pumps, and lighting and extingushing lamps, $80.60. ;- i t. ' The Sexton i reports that there was 81 interments during the months of October and November, from the city. Dr. Dunlap, from the select committee, ' to whom was referred the report of the Clerk and Treasurer,, in relation to the city finances, inade a verbal report, that the statements were doubts less correct, and that the entire revenue of the city was now exhausted, without any means to meet the expenses for the next six months. He reported the expenses of the city officers for the next six months, and all the work contracted for that is now under way, over and above the revenue assessed for the present year, amounts to $21,875. He recommended that the Council economize in every possible way, and that noth-, ing be contracted for that could possibly be avoided, as all other debts contracted for hereafter will be injustice to those now holding orders for work done. In order to economize, and reduce the expense as much as possible, he introduced an ordinance to reduce the night watch to one in each ward, which was read twice, and on motion of Dr. Dunlap to suspend the rules, they were not suspended, the vote being 9 for to to 5 against it requiring a two-third vole to suspend the rules. ' The ordinance lays over until next week. Mr. Goode, from a select committee, reported asrainst allowing J. Wilson for damao-es done his house. Report concurred in. Mr. Goode presented a petition from owners of property on Meridian street, north of North street, asking for a change in graveling said street so as to make it 16 feet wide. Laid on the table. Dr. Dunlap offered the following: Resolved, That the Trustees of the city Free Schools bo requested to report nt thp next regular meeting of the Council, the names of the Teachers in the respective wards, and the amount of salaries of each; also, the names of the Teachers of the High School, and Superintendant, and their salaries. Adopted. Mr. Beck offered the following: Resolved, That the Engineer advertise and receive bids for building a substantial bridge across Pogue's Run, on New Jersey street, with stone abutments. Adopted. The ordinance passed at the last meeting, to change the time of the watch, 7 o'clock instead of 9, during the winter months, was taken up and considered, and on motion, laid on the table until the next meeting. David Anderson was elected watchman for the 5th ward; Richard Ware for the 4th ward; Thomas Amos for the 6th ward, and Alex.' Hitehcock for the 7th ward. Mr. Keeley, one of the contractors for building the city Hospital, asked the Council cither to furnish him cash for work done, or to issue him orders at 75 cents on the dollar, that being the highest market price the orders are worth. The Council did not agree to make the orders cash, as the contract did not specify cash. This is one of the cases of the mechanic suffering from the depreciating of the city orders. On motion the Council adjourned. jCfrPersons'ln want of the late eastern papers, Magazines, Books, Maps, or anything in that line, cant supply themselves at abetter place than in the Lobby of the Post office.