Rensselaer Gazette, Volume 2, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 February 1859 — INDIANAPOLIS CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

INDIANAPOLIS CORRESPONDENCE.

Indianapolis, Feb. 5, 1859. Mr. Dames: The removal of the inner range of pillars in the Senate chamber has not only vastly improved its appearance, but has, also, by extending the area of the hall proper, made it much more comfortable for “grave and reverend seigneurs” than it was before. In addition to this improvement, they are also enjoying the luxury of new desks and news seats. The desks gle, made of walnut, and covered with purple velvet; the chairs are spring-seated, stuffed back and rotary—presenting a far better appearance than the miserable! old, cramped and dilapidated furniture that has disgraced the Senate chamber for so many years and annoyed its members. The Hon. Mr; Wallace, Senator from Montgomery, introduced a resolution refusing to take back the Wabash and Erie Canal, or for the State to have anything to do with it. The honorable member expected the resolution would pass nem con, but he was doomed to disappointment. It was referred to the Cpmmittee on Canals and Internal Improvements. I am fearful we have not yet seen the end of this thing. On the contrary, it will become mixed up in our politics, and a desperate and formidable struggle will yet be had between the bondholders and the people of this State. Whilst right and justice will furnish many a gallant knight for the coming conflict, Mammon will find many a soldier willing to sell soul and body to fight under his golden flag. Many of the friends from along the line of the canal are now here. They have had several meetings, but as yet have come to no definite conclusion as regards their future policy. It is thought they will ask the State for a sum of money sufficient to partially, at least, reoten the canal, and thereby protect the interests of our citizens who own large mills, warehouses, &c., that depend exclusively on the canal for their usefulness and worth. The Hon. Mr. Gooding, of Hancock, is at this moment pitching into the State Bank at 2:40 velocity, the Senate being in C*ir»mHt*e of the Whole on the MH repeeL

ing ths Bank chartar. As I remarked in one of my former letters, it is not probable this Legislature will do anything more than let off a little gas on this question. By the way, legislative gas is about as plenty as ever, and it only costs the “dear people” of the State a littla over S6OO a day. This is cheap, very! Especially so long as we have credit to borrow money to pay tor the same. Vive Vhumbuff! Lieutenant Governor Hammond is said to be better to-day, and it is hoped will recover from his severe illness. I understand the Swamp Land Committee is getting up some rich developments. Whether they will do the State much good I am not now prepared to say. t Yours, &.c., Teddy.