Indiana State Sentinel

From the Jeffersonian, (Richmond.)

We know of nothing in modern legislation, so supremely ridiculous-so utterly farcical-as the precipitate and panic-stricken "ramosing" of the Indiana State Legislature, on account of the existence of a case of small-pox in the city of Indianapolis. A bomb-shell thrown from Capt. Bragg's battery into their midst, could not have thrown this wise and dignified body into such a state of general panic.

-The Rising Sun "Blade" defends the adjournment by a train of reasoning similar to that of Gen. Lowe. In the course of its article it states these facts, which we believe to be true

"It is proper to state that several members voted for the adjournment who were in reality opposed to it, but they voted thus rather than hold members there who were really afraid to stay. It is also supposed that some who were in favor of adjournment, and who were afraid to stay, voted against the adjournment because they felt confident that it would carry. and they were afraid that an adjournment vote would be unpopular with the people. All such demagogues are hardly deserving the contempt of honorable men."

The Legislature of the State adjourned on the 17th, to meet again on the Second Monday in January. General Small Pox, single handed, routed the gallant army of 150, 'horse, foot and dragoons.' Some were ready to give battle, but the majority overruled -and they made good their retreat without the loss of a single life. Not a wooden leg left behind as a trophy.-Shelbyville Volunteer.