Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 11 January 1855 — Page 2

anp by diffusing in varions ways, useful And practical kuowledge, these Associations havj exerted a most beneficial influence in promoting the agriimlturr.l interest and in increasing the amount and value of the products of our home industry.^

I recothmend that you appropnato the sum of three thousand dollars for the permanent inclosing of the miiitary grounds at the Capital. This sum in addition to that which will be furnished by the citizens of Indianapolis and tlni Agricultural socieof Maripn county, will be sufficient to provide si\i Catlo *"'grounds for the periodical display of the most valuablo stock of the State, and for the exhibition of the labor and skill of our mechanics and manufacturers.

The correspondence on the subject of acquiring territory in Liberia for the colini*ation of our colored population will be found in the reports of the colonization agent. From this correspondence it appears that the contemplated quantity of land cannot be acquired in a body. The object in view may, however be accomplished by such modification of the law as shall authorize the selection of lands in smaller quantities for families and individuals who may emigrate from »n liana to Li jeria. The expediency of making such a modification of the law, is worthy of your consideration.

Since the passage of the law authorizing a State organization for the purpose of aiding tlw causa of African colonization, 48 pei-sons have been sent from Indiana to Liberia. A majority of those emigrants were good mechanics, industrious and intelligent men and well qualified to exert a good influo in that infant republic. .n

Time has demonstrated that the scheme of African colonisation is practicable, and no enterprise of the age holds out greater promises: of good to the colored race.— Within the last twenty years, through the influence of the Liberian government the principles of christian civilization and civil liberty have accomplished more among the twenty-five millions of that portion of Africa, than had been achieved by the efforts of philanthropists in -the course of many proceeding centuries. The colored man, in his nativo laud, has established ai

In former me?sages|'niy views in relation to the necessity of making provisions by law, foi a thorough geological and topographical survey of the State, and in reference to the importance of creating a Bu-

of State, have been laid before the Legisla tnre. Again, earnestly I invite your attenention to these subjects.

With a coal field of seven thousand square miles in extent—with inexhaustible beds of iron ore—with a soil of unfailing fertility—with a central position between the cast and the west—and with railroads traversing the State in all directions—Indiana, if true to her own interests, within the course of the next ten years may double the present amount of her wealth and population.

If we desire to bring into our State a portion of the now hoarded capital of Europe and the east, we must be able to point with certainty to the places at which it can be profitably invested. To enable us to do this, we want reliable facts, such as the actual investigations of scientific mon onlycan furnish. The expenditure of a few thousand dollars, if authorized by the Legisture, will secure to lis the advantages of a thorough geological and topographical survey of the State. W bile our sister States bv the aid of science, are unfolding their agricultural and mineral wealth, wo are trusting these great interests to chance and to individual enterprise.

In view of these facts, that there are in Indiana twenty-five hundred miles of railroads, either now in running order, or approaching a state of completion—that the affairs of some of these roads are controlled by the interests of citizens of other States—that our railroads furnish employment to thousands of hands—and that the policy of these corporations cxei'cises an impoitant influence on the trade and commerce of onr State, and on the character of the citizens—it becomes the duty of the Legislature, not only to adopt efficient measures for the prevention of unauthorized and unjust exactions upon travelling public, but to provide, as far as human foresight can provide, and by any means within the scope of legislative authority, for the prevention of those railroad accidents whichso frequently result in the destruction of property and the loss of human life.

Many of the common railroad accidents of the day, which are caused by unsubstantial temporary bridges, defective locomomotivev constructed railways, improper f-ifnals, and carelessness on the part of the employees, might beevaided, by subjecting the conduct of railroad companies to the scrutiny of officers deriviu^ their ^nthority

republic, built his towns and cities, founded public affairs, it is the uuty and the interest churches and schools, and adopted a policy of the Stafc to provide for the payment of calculated to encourage agriculture, median- fair salaries to public officers. The presics, manufactures and other industrial pur- enr. salaries of our Judges are not sufficient suits. We must look to this land for the land it is absolutely necessary to increase elevation ot the African, for the separation the compensation of these public servants, the white and colored races, and lor the if we desire and expect to have, in this deremoval or mitigation of a great source of partment, the services of men qualified to evil. I recommend that you continue the annual appropriation for the cause of colonization, and that your voice be heard in the National councils asking for the recognition of the independence of the Republic of Liberia.

In the early part of the year 1854, the

that report, which has been placed on your tables, you will find much valuable information on the subject of our undeveloped agricultural anil manufacturing resources.

We have neglected these interests too long, ami the present is a favorable time to correct this error of our home policy.— Europe is now convulsed with a contest, the end of which cannot be foreseen, but which will, while it lasts, continue to disturb the commercial and manufacturing interests of the world. While we cannot be indifferent spectators of this terrible combat among tlie nations of Europe, we should be admonished of the necessity of cultivating the arts of peace, and of developing those boundless resources of wealth that a bountiful Providcnce has scattered broadcast over our land. Without depending upon the fluctuating and uncertain influences of national legislation, it is our duty to (strengthen and to encourage the arms of enterprise and industry, by the strong force of a wise and steady State policy.

Awr, tK? LrrrsIitnrT' Ysri -ftlrKsforo w'wnps fWmv-th

invited to take into consideration the expediency of providing for the appointment of (general Railroad Commissioners, who shall be practical and scientific men, and who shall be invested with power to visit the different-roads, enquire into, and report abuses, and require compliance with, the provisions of law. The companies having charge of roads in other States adjoining, should be required to keep, in this State! an office for the transaction of business.

It is confidentially hoped that the present Legislature will, without authorizing any unreasonable interference with the affairs of railroad companies, provide, by the enactment of suitable laws, for holding to the strictest accountability all persons entrusted with the management of these corporations.

An early consideration of the expediency of creating the office of Attorney General, is pressed upon the attention of the Generl Assembly. With respect to this subject, the justness of the views contained in my annual communication of 1851, has been confirmed by the experience of the two past year. The amounts paid and the liabilities incurred by the State, for professional services, during that period, will exceed the sum of five thousand dollars.— Constitutional questions that effect the revenues of the State, the common schools, the tenure of officers, etc., are continually arising in the courts, and yet there is, for the Stats, no legal adviser. Economical considerations clearly indicate the necessity of creating the office of Attorney General.,

In the application of the principles of economy, in fixing the compensations of the officers of the State government, we should be careful to avoid a parsimonous policy. The salaries attached to our public offices should not be prodigally large but they should be sufficiently remunerative to command, in the administration, of public affairs, the services of the most worthy and the most competent men. The very best and most wholesome laws may, in consequence of their incorrect interpretation or

made. In order to secure strength, omciency, and success in the administration of the

In determining the question of the future management of the State Prison, the idea of making it profitable, in a pecuniary way, should be outweighed by a higher consideration—the duty of adopting the best means for the reformation of the convicts within its walls.

The Constitution that you have sworn to support, declares that the General Assembly "shall provide houses of refuge, for the correction and reformation of juvenile offenders." Of two hundred and sixtyseven men in the State Prison, thirty-six are under twenty years of age and more than one-half of the whole number are under twenty-five years of ago. The youth of sixteen is found by the side of the old offender and deprived of all associates other than those who are hardened in crime.— All prisoners, convicted of the first offence, and youthful convicts, should be placed in situations where they would receive the kind advice of parents, guardians or friends. By adopting this policy', our prisons will soon become houses of reformation, as well as places of punishment.

I communicate, herewith, the lists of pardons, fine and forfeitures, for the last two years, and suggest that they be published with this message and also, that yon provide, by law, for the annual publication of similar lists.,." -u

Your attention is specially invited to the interesting Report of the late Visitor to the State Prison, to the Reports of the other officers, and to the views expressed in my former communications upon the subject of the management of this institution.

Early in 1853, appointments of Brigadier Generals were made, with view of effecting an organization of the military strength of the State and at a court martial which was held in the month of October, 1853, rules and regulations were adopted, which, it was believed, were sufficient to develop and secure that strength. Commissions have issued in thousands letters of instruction have been sent to the proper officers and every effort has been made to carry the law into effect yet not one Brigade enumeration lias been perfected and I hesitate not to express the opinion that no orgnnization can be effected unless the General Assembly gives to the proper authorities the power to impose penalties for the non-performance of. official and militia duty.

Although oiv^trength has increased fourfold since 1831, we are drawing our quota he' General rGevommftnt,

improper administration, fail to accom- to divest men of their respect for law and plish the purposes for which they were order. In reference to this subject, it seems that some additional legislation is required, in order to insure prompt and efficient action on the part of the civil authorities. If, in cases of unlawful assemblages, riots, routs, affrays, etc., the circuit courts were invested with concurrent jurisdiction with the courts of common pleas, and informants were thus shielded by Grand Juries, the change would, perhaps, afford to society some additional protection against the vioalminister justice, and to command, for lence of lawless men. the judiciary, the confidence and respect of the people. These remarks are applicable to other public officers, and to the discharge of other official duties.

During the course of the years 1853 and

reau of statistics in one of the departments^sed on him in the discharge of these duties, tection to life, liberty, or property. It is, the Legislature should allow a proper com- therefore, the solemn duty of every citizen pensation. of Indiana to aid in the preservation of the

State board of Agriculture, at an expense will expire and the duty devolves on you must be preserved, and maintained, at all of 8500 employed Dr. Brown to make a to decide whether the present system of sell- hazards. cursory geological examination of the State ing out the crime of the State to the high- The total amount of money arising from and to publish the result of his labors in est bidder, shall be continued or

1854, the present efficient State Treasurer 1 injuries on the property or on the persons has received and distributed about three- 'their neighbors. Wherever such usurquarters of a million of public moneys, on I pations are tolerated, and encouraged, the account of swamp and wet lands. For the people are rapidly approaching a state of additional responsibilities and labor iinpo- anarchy, in which laws can afford no pro

Before the next meeting of the Legisla- public peace, and in'the maintenance of the ture, the present lease of the State Prison supremacy of the laws. These interests

abandon-

tho third annual report of the board. In cd. The policy of making periodical sales mid in the hands of the receivers, is at

is essentially wrong, and unworthy of the State. The State should have the entire control of the Prison, its discipline, its labor, and its internal regulation: and, as far as it may be practicable and expedient, a system of rewards for good conduct should be kept constantly before the view of each convict. Do not make the convict a slave without hope, if yo:i expect to reform him but let him know that the State regards him, even within the walls of a prison, as a man, in whose reformation and restoration to the rights of citixenship, she feels an interest.

of the management and labor of the crim- the present time, about $800,000. Of this inals that the State may have in. its ensto- sum, 9340,000 has been disbursed under dy, is highly objectionable. The Peniten- the law outhorizing the ditching and draintiary of Indiana is as well kept, in confor-1 i"g of the lands. lu some portions of the miiy with the law that governs it, as anv State, the expenditure of the funds has proState Prison in the Union but the system dueedgood results in other parts, the inon-

iipon our strength of that year. Many valuable suggestions are contained in the reports of the Adjutant General, which will be laid before you. The labor of this officer has been greatly increased, and he sho'd receive'additional compensation.

Many questions of vital interest to the State, areprcsented for your consideration, in the report of the trustees of the Wabash and Erie Canal. The most of those have been alluded to in my former message, to which your attentian is invited.

Since the last meeting of the Legislature, the Wabash and Eric Canal has been completed to the city5 of Evansville thus forming the longest line of continuous ar tificial inland navigation on the globe. In the completion of this great work, we may find, taking into consideration the many embarrassing obstacles which have been thrown in its way, causes for mutual con gratulation. It opens, for the extensive districts of fertile country lying upon its borders, a cheap means for the transportation of heavy articles of export and import and, by affording the means of an easy passage to northern or southern market, it promotes, materially, the agricultural interest of the State, and imparts a stimulous to other branches of our home industry.

It is an unpleasant duty to call your attention to the fact, that, in a few instances, in some portions of the State, indications of the existence of a spirit of mob-law and violence have appeared. Secret associations, usurping the prerogatives of law, have, (by means of disturbing the peace of families, injuring properly, and inflicting corporeal punishment on individuals,) undertaken to regulate the morals of the communities in which such lawless combinations are permitted to exist. Civil officers and peaceful citizens, fearful of incurring the dangerous hostility of members of these secret associations, allow their lawless acts to pass without punishment, and almost without public censure. The inevitable tendency of these secret associations is to corrupt the morals of the community, and

No state of facts can ever arise, in a government like ours, that should, for a moment, tolerate private citizens in the usurpation of the right either to redress their own real or imaginery wrong, or to inflict

the sale of swamp lands, paid into the trnas-

ey has been paid to officers, and nothing beneficial to wett lands has been accomplished. The operations of the swamp land laws have confirmed the views expressed in my former communications to the construction that has been jilaced, by officers of State, on these laws, as they relate to the mode of issuing patents, is, in my opinion, very doubtful. The subject demands your early attention. It is yet possible, by prudent legislation, to secure, for the common school fund, a considerable amount, of the proceeds of the swamp lands. The very valuable report of the Auditor of State will place before you the Retails of the management of this trust.

It is the duty of the present General Assembly, to fix by law, the number of Senators and representatives that shall compose the Legislature, and to apportion such Senators and Representatives among the several counties, according to the number of white male inhabitants above twenty-one

suggestions that were contained in a previous message, in reference to a reduction of the present number of Senators. In thedischarge of the duty first named, and in any action which, in your discretion you may deem proper and respect to the suggestions concerning a reduction of number of Senators, you will, no doubt, be controled by an equitable regard for the interests of the citizens of all portions of the State.

It is your duty to establish all the guards and restrictions that may be necessary for the protection of the purity of the ballot box, and the security of the elective franchise. I suggest that you prohibit, under severe penalties, against, the separation of all the officers of an election, until the ballots are counted, and the result of the poll is known and declared.

The attention of the Legislature is again called to the consideration of the subject of providing suitable buildings for the State offices of the soat of government. The proceeds of the property owned by the State, and the additional aid that the General Government will, doubtless, furnish, will be sufficient to erect a substantial building on the "Governor's Circle," for the accommodation of the National and Btatc Officers, without imposing any tax on the State Treasury. The Capitol building should be appropriated only to the uses of the General Assembly, the Representatives of the people, and the State Libraiy.

An appropriation should be made for the inclosing of the Capitol grounds with an iron fence. This is rendered absolutely necessary, in order to preserve the building and the grounds.

The loss of some of our State Bonds by a late disaster at sea, suggests the propriety of providing by law, for the relief of t!.: holders of bonds in similar cases. The law shotild be well guarded—requiring proof of loss," identification of numbers, dates, and amounts—and made applicable to all cases oi loss or destruction of State bonds.

The Secretary of State of the United States has transmitted to the Executive department of this State, copy-tf the details

years of age, in each. In connection with feel that they have the right, from time to

this subject, your attention is invited to the time to change or modify that pohcy

of a "Consular Convention between the United States and his majesty, the Emperor of the French," concluded on the 23rd day of February last. This document, and an accompanying circular that explains the object of the transmission are herewith presented for your consideration.

The great inequality now existing in the appraised value of real estate, and the recent rapid progress of improvements demand it seems to me, a. re-appraisement of lands and the expediency of causing a full and complete census of State to be taken, for the year 1855, is also worthy of your consideration.

In accordance with the requirements of the resolution of the last General Assembly, authorizing an examination into "the stock affairs of the State* the loss of surrendered bonds, and the excess of scrip, the undersigned, in company with the Treasurer of State, visit§d the office of our Agency at New York,-in August, 1853. The missing bonds having been found a few days previously, were carefully counted, and are now in the office of tiie Treasurer of State.

The apparent discrepancy between the books of the Agent of State and those of the Auditor, as to the amount of bonds surrendered, was examined, in order to correct this discrepancy, a complete copy of the books of the Agent of State was made, and carefully compared in every particular. This copy is now in the hands of the Auditor of State, who, by reference to it, has corrected the supposed errors and it is believed that the Report of the Auditor, based upon this examination, presents a correct view of the State debt.

It had been stated that Indiana had not received any part of the three per cent, fund due her, for lands sold at ChilicotJie and Cincinnati and, in the course of the official visit to which I have*referred, the officers before named, made an examination at the General Land Office, .with respect to the amount and condition of the three per cent, fund due the State from the General Government. I submit, herewith, a report obtained from the General Land Office, showing the condition of this fund, up to the date of the report and accompanying the report is a letter on the same subject, addressed to the Secretary of the Interior, under the date of November TO, 1853.

The subject of the cxcess of scrip has been carefully examined by two gentlemen under oath. Their report, which is herewith submitted, shows the amount redeemed and cancellcd upon the books, by each Treasurer. The question of further action, in relation to this subject, is submitted to your consideration.

The first and second instalments due by virtue of the sale (in pursuance of an Act of the General Assembly, approved February 28, 1852,) of the interest of the State had in the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, have not been paid. A mortgage was taken upon the road and all its equipments, and duly recorded in the several counties through which the road passes.

of seventy-five thousand dollars, due the first lay of Janury, 1S54, the claim wapl'iC'd in the hands of able attorneys for collection. The report of the Trustees named in tlu' mortgage,and the correspondence upon the subject, together with a communication from the President of the Company, will place before you the condition of this claim.

ation, have been raised under the opera-

tions of our new constitution and Revised Statutes, since the last session of the General Assembly. Among the subjects that will claim your attention, are, the amendment of the law in relation to the compensation of Sheriffs for the removal of convicts to the State Prison—the expediency of investing Clerks of Courts with power

a source of regret to perceive that this excitement has, in no small degree, evinced a dangerous spirit of sectionalism.

Indiana, as a State,-has wisely selected her own domestic policy: and the people

Our only hope of perpetuating our institutions in all their original vigor'and purity, rests upon thcadoption of that system of legislation that throws the several States and Territories of the Union more and more upon their own resources, and confines the action of the General Government within the limits defined by the constitution.

Ardently desiring to co-operate with you, in all that will advance the interests of onr beloved commonwealth, and looking to that Being who, alone, is able to guide us in the paths of wisdom,-you have my warmest aspirations, that all your proceedings, at this interesting and critical period in our history, may have a tendency to increase the strength atid maintain the honor

Upon the failure h") pay the first instalment posed it from the beginning, proclaimed the terrible disasters that would result and cx-

Many important questions, all of which I P01'-'}. the enemies of the country will doubtless receive your careful consider- 'q ~r

to order the holding of elections for Justi- Both branches of the Legislature have had ccs of the Peace—'the decision of the Su-! large democratic majorities. They claimed prcme Court, on the subject of the amend- the adoption of a democratic Constitution, ment of Statates and the extent to hicli

Satisfied with the degree of prosperity that we have attained under our own free insti-!tliat

tutions, we have uniformly respected the constitutional rights of each member of the confederacy and no just cause of complaint against .Indiana can be made by any State of the Union.

Whatever views may be entertained by

of our Stale, and promote the happiness and prosperity of the people. JOSEPH A. WRIGHT,

January 4, 1855.

T. W. FRY, Editor.

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1S55.

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the action of the General Government and boasted loudly of their strength in this to the political events of the day. The young and growing State, this the Fifth past year has been one of unusual political State of the Union and at the time of the excitement, and, to tho patiiot, it must be passage

others, it is my deliberate opinion that, at which as a party they prefer to the Free this day, the people of no State arc more national in their political sympathies than are the citizens of Indiana. Enjoying the privilege of-making our own laws, in our own way, on all subject not prohibited by the constitution of the United States, we acknowledge the existence of a similar right in the people of every other State and Territory in the Union. I know of no other principle but this, upon which we can stand with safety and honor. It is the chief corner-stone on which, under God, tho security and perpetuity of the Union rests. If we cannot maintain this position, there is no hope of peace and harmony in the future. Whenever we abandon this stand, we shall lend our influence in invoking that worst of all political calamities, a dissolution in feeling and sympathy of the members of this great confederacy— thus transforming the moral and fraternal ties that bind ns togcthpr, into mere galling and oppressive physical forces.

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The Free Banks—Who is Responsible for them A regular and systematic effort is now being made by the leaders of the Old Liners to prove that the Free State Stock Banks of Indiana are the result of WThig policy, that.the Whig party is responsible for their existence, and thus attempting to free the Old Liners of all respons bihty 11 it an effort of this kind should be made by the leaders of that now defunct party is no new thing with' them their history abounds in similar instances. Scarcely a page that is not darkened with the record of such events. When any State or National policy becomes popular and bids fair to command the confidence of the people, and promote the general good, it is at once heralded forth as democratic and of democratic origin the language of Old Liners is then, "behold, the triumph of our principles. See the blessings which flow from our policy. Mark the development of State and National prosperity which result from democratic policy. We are the authors of this unbounded good we are developing all the mighty resources of our country, and we shall be sustained and retained in power," not forgetting to close with the most ardent love and eternal devotion to the dear people.

But should the same policy suddenly or slowly result disastrously to the community, retard the general prosperity, and hence become unpopular, the tone of- their expressions is utterly changed, the whole responsibility of the measure is thrown upon the opposite party—they, honest souls, op-

press the most profound astonishment that any man of sense could ever support such a measure. They would move heaven and earth to convince the people that the odium of the measure rested alone upon the Whig party, who are denounced as the authors of

and oppressors of the people. Such has the boarding department, whose kind and even been and still is the course pursued by pleasant deportment cannot fail to givesatOld Line leaders. The perversion of history faction to the boarders. is one of their chief and prominent characteristics.

For years past this has been regarded as

a democratic State.

yi?For

Governors have belonged to that party.—

t^e enaetment

it will become your dutv to revise the laws ,T e* affected by that decision. |olected democratic United States Senators, Wo cannot be indifferent spectators to I

of democratic laws, llinv

claimed entire and supreme control and

0f t|,0

jpree Banking Law now in

operation theyr had a large majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, but what is somewhat nay very peculiarly strange, a minority of Whigs passed a law in opposition to ovenohehning majorities, and in op-

wsUion (o the S(a(e

of 1118

Banks But, it is said by Old Liners, the Whigs in the Legislature voted for the Free Banking Law. True, many of them did, but they voted for it not as a Whig measure, but as the best democratic measure there was any hope of carrying. It was the best they could have done, so largely in the minority as they were.

If there is one fact more clearly revealed in the light of history than another, it is that the Whigs have been the advocates of a National Bank driven from that by- the fierce fanaticism of a sham democracy, the unfounded prejudices of the people and the overshadowing power of Gcn. Jackson, they sustained the next best banking institutions, the State Banks—and lastly when Indiana democracy crushed the State Bank and inserted a clause into the Constitution forbidding the State owning any stock in Banks, some of them voted for tho last project of democracy—•the Free Banking Law now in operation. The beauties and excellencies of the system were depicted in such glowing terms, described as fraught with such innumerable blessings, as so consonant with the very spirit of Liberty and the genius of our government, that even the veteran Whigs who rallied around Adams and Clay in their darkest days might have been deceived intolts support.

History is clear, distinct and explicit "in announcing the fact that the Old Liners destroyed the National Bank which funoish-

cd the best circulating medium we have ever enjoyed, that they recommended and secured the establishment of that miserable State banking system which flooded the country with worthless paper between the years of 1832—3, and resulted in the terrible crisis of 1837-8. It also proclaims in deep and unanswerable tones the fact that when the State Bank of this State had proved itself capable of furnishing a safe circulating medium, the Old Line party under the cloak of democracy waged upon it fierce and unrelenting war, compelled it to close its business and refused it the privilege of a renewed charter. This word demolition being effected, they proposed as at substitute the Free. Bank system, which according to their statement contained not the principle of monopoly so objectionable in the State and United States Banks.

These are historic facts which cannot be overthrown, but will stand out more prominent, in clearer and more radiant light as we shall recede from the time of their enactment. The mists of a blind party fanaticism may obscure them for a time, the veil of a political phrenzy may yet envelope thsm, but ere long these dimming elements will be swept away, and the future historian standing upon the mount of impartiality above and beyond the reach of political strife, removed from the stirring and eventful struggles of which he writes, will place them in their true light before the world, resting the responsibility of this ruinous system where it justly belongs, upon the Old Line, so called democratic party, and wiping from the skirts of the Whigs the blots which party zeal and envenomed demagogneisra had sought to place upon them.

For those Whigs who voted for the bill, we have no apology to offer, other than that contained in the foregoing remarks. We believe they did wrong, they might and may have thought themselves justifiable under the circumstances in which they were placed. We hope never to be so forgetful of our duty as an American citizen as to screen any wrong doer merely for the promotion of party organization, when the great interests of the people stand in jeopardy. It has been and still is our warmest de.-ire and highest aim to approve the good wherever and in whomever found, and to condemn the wrong, even though it come from the very leaders of our own party organization. Let this principle be universally acted upon and the danger from party spirit will cease at once and forever. Party ties will never become stronger than the ties which bind us to our country and to the common brotherhood of man.

Female Seminary

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Under the superintendence of Rev. M.t. Johnston & Miss Merril, the seminary is exerting a good and elevating influence in

years past our the cause of Female Education.

Administration, even

Excellency, Joseph A. W right,

who was elected by a majority of 15,000 or 20,000.

If these Whigs have such power why did they not elect a U. S. Seuator Why did lliey not re-charter the State Bank,

The music scholars progress rapidly under the instruction of Mrs. Howes.

N. Y. Times.

We call the attention of our readers to the Prospectus of the New York Times in the Journal of this week. Though but four years in existence it has taken its place among the leading Journals of our country.

Its principles are such as most of our readers approve and advocate. If they desire a reliable and ably conducted paper, they cannot do better than to take thcTimes.

No man will lose by reading regularly such a paper.

GIFT ENTERPRISE.—R.

H. Craig adver

tises in to-day's paper, a gift enterprise to come off on the 22d of February next.— Tickets 810,00.

jJ3T"Romanism Irrepnblic," by H., is crowded out this week, but will appear in our next issue.

jfe?" See the advertisement of R. Bryant in another column.

sage at another time.

j£^"Comments on the Governor's Mes

^3?~Nothing of importance as yet done by the Legislature. ,•

jCST The old liners refuse to go into an election for U. S. Senator. Where's your popular sovereignty Out upon such arrant hypocrisy.

Agricultural Society.

The Agricultural Society will meet at the Court House in this place on Saturday the 27th of this month. Important business to be transacted. Let us ha%re a full meeting. By order of the President ,t ''WJ. B. DURHAM.

CONGRESSIONAL.

-WASHINGTON,

SENATE.—A

Mr. Weller said he would discuss the subject at some future day. The Bounty Land Bill was again taken up and debated until adjournment.

Soros.—Mr. Latham, from the Com-

mittee on Public Lands, reported back jifJ, to continue in force, one year from next /fh. .acts for adjusting land claiiu9 in California. He said the Board of Comnnssioners had been in session two years and a half, and about eight hundred and thirteen eases had come before them. Of these they had acted on three hundred and ninety-seven two hundred and ninety-four has been confirmed. Four hundred and sixteen cases have yet to be exacted upon, which cannot be done except this bill pass. Ihe bill was then passed.

Ihe House then went into committee on the bill for the relief of settlers on swamp and overflown lands.

Mr. Pettit made a speech against tfie Know Nothings, and said that if their principles were carried out, they would break down State's Rights and destroy our Republican Government, and thereby ruin the social relations.

Mr. Clingman made a speech in favor of this government interfering between the European powers now at war, giving many plausible reasons for such mediation.

Mr. Bayley, the chairman of the coui« mittee on Foreign Affairs, stated he had reason to believe, and from responsible quarters, that overtures had been made to this government with regard to this matter, but, on the whole, it was thought better to not interfere.

The House, soon after the committee arose, adjourned.

JT^~The knowing ones and manj "the rest of mankind," now use no other cough remedy than Dr. Lococka Pulmonic Wafers. They relieve coughs, colds, asthma, sore throat, hoarseness and

complaints, in an astonishing short tim^ and will effect a permanent cure in a few days. Thousands who have used them, unite in declaring them agreeable to takc^ convenient to carry, sure to cure, purely vegetable, and perfectly safe at all times for children or adults, and for public speakers aud singers they are invaluable as they at once render the voice clear and flexible. Price 25 cents per hox. Sold by medicine dealers every where, and used by thousanda throughout the States and Canadas.

DIED—At the residence of her father, of consumption, on Saturday the 30th of December last,

ABIGAIL,

elde dnujhter of

David Reid, about 20 years of age.

—In Crawfordsville of disease of tho heart, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Gray, wife of Thomas Gray, aged 32 years, 10 months and 15 days.

—In this place, hemorrhage of the bowels on Wednesday the 10th inst.. Col. Jox~ ATHAX W.

POWERS,

age.

iS3:

The Crawfordsville has opened the present term under the most who gives his entire time to the government and

remale

v.eminaiy ]ent

in the 63d year of hia

The Winter Term will open on the Sod day of January, 1855.

Under the efficient management of the Pr««i-

of the institution, Rev. JAMES

instruction of the school.

auspices. Ihe lrustees ha\e I'he Trustees and Teachers would express their the services of

favorable auspices. Th been fortunate in securing _r the liberal patronarre Mr. Airs. Ilaskill, in the management of ,mj solicit a like liberality in future

JoH.vfeTrtJy,

to the citizens of Crawfordsville, for tiiev have thus f-.r afforded,

The course of iugtruction is thorough, and special attention is paid to the moi-al and religious, as well as, intellectual training of the pupils, ^rhile nothing of sectarian character is allowed.

It is exceedingly desirabie that the scholar) should be prompt in their attendance at the beginning of the term. The new sahool room handsomely furnished with Wales' patent desitfi and chairs, is now rendy for the accommodation of th% Seminary. The room is spacious and will be lound pleasant and attractive. The assistant teacher, are Miss CATHARINE MEKIUI,, MISS ELLE.V CATHCART, and Miss ELIZA HOWES, teacher of music.

PRICE OF TUITION.

Preparatory Department, from $3 to $3 50 per term. Academic Department, from $4 to $5 00 per term, according to studies pursued. Collegiate Department, $6 00 P'rcnch and- German, each, 5 00 Latin, 2 00 Lessons on Guitar, 4 00 Lessons on the Piano-Forte, 10 00 Use of Piano-Forte, 2 00

CTA small extra charge i3 made for fuel used in the public rooms. Januarv, 1855—ly.

Prize

A W I N

VGrard

Prize Drawing will come off in Cr*trfordsville on the 22D OF FEBRUARY NEXT At which the following magnificent Prize* will b« distributed

One lot of Land containing 84^ acres 40.. The land is well timbered, and is on the line of

the

Newcastle, Crawfordsville and Danville Railroad. Now is the time to secure a home

TICKETS—TEN DOLLARS! Every ticket a Prize Number limited to two hundred and twenty-five.

The drawing will be conducted by a committee selected hy the ticket holders. A published account of the drawing will be sent to the ticket holder, _R. H. CRAIG.

Crawfordsville, Jan. II, 1S54—tf

1 0 0 0 0

State Stock Money W A N E

exchange for Boots & Shoes at Cash prices. Bryant's Boot3 and Shoes are a sure preventive of Coughs, Colds and Consumption. Now ia the time to buy, while the Banks are breaking, bring on your third class paper and get it3 value in something that will do vour soles good, at

R. E. BRYANT'S

Janlli 1855,—LM] BOOT A SHOE STORE.

XTOTICE is herebvgiven, that the undersigned 1M IIMS been appointed administrator of the estate of Samuel Wray, late of Montgomery county, doe'd Said estate dec d. bam

Jan. 8.

communication was rceeiv-

ed from the President, inclosing a correspondence with General Wool respecting tho operations of the Pacific Divisions of the Army on that coast, It was laid on the table and ordered to be printed.

HAN1^IBALjTR0UT,Adm'r.solvent.probablyis

January 11. 1855. ADMINISTRATOR'S SAXE. "\rOTICE is herby given that I will sell at publie auction on Friday the 2d, day of Feb., 1855, at the late residence of Samuel Wray, late*" of Montgomery county, deceased, 7 miles southcast of Crawfordsville on the Indianopolis State road, his personal property consisting of Hogs, Cattle, Sheep, two 2 horse wagons, one Log wagon, one fino Bay Stallion, of Bertrand Charter Stock, one span of match Horses, four faiir Horses, two new threshing machines, one clover huller with the right of this county except 2 townships, 15 bushels Clover-seed, Corn, wheat, oatw, Hav,-wheat in the ground, farming utensils, &c.

TERMS—A credit often months will be given on all sums over three dollars, the purchaser given lusnote with approved security, payable without relief from valuation laws.

HANNIBAL

Jan. II, 1856.

TROUT,

Adm'r.