Indiana American, Volume 6, Number 5, Brookville, Franklin County, 2 February 1838 — Page 2

PROCEEDINGS OF THE IXDrAN'A STATE C'OXVE'TlO. Indiunapolis, Jan. 2"2, 1833. This being the day appointed for the meet

ine of Delegates chosen by the Whigs in the several counties for the purpose of consulting on the propriety of m iking a nomination ot candidate for the Presidency, of appointing Delegates to attend ;i National Convention, and of deliberation on other measures con nected with the success of the Whig cause, the Delegates assembled at the Stale Hou e, and were called to order bv the Hon. Thomas J. Evans, Delegate from the county of Fountain On motion of Mr. Rvans, Hon. Thomas II. Blake, a Delegate from the county of igo, was called to the Ch;tir, a President, pro tern who, on being conducted to the Chair, pro nounced an appropriate address. Oa motion of Mr. Thompson of Lawrence Douglass Magi iihj and Austin W. Morris were appointed Secretaries, pro tern. Upon calling the roll of the counties, the following gentlemen came forward and took their seats as Delegates, viz: From the County of Adams. William Vance. Allen. Samuel Ilanna, D. II. Colerick, L. d. Thompson, Samuel Lewis, W. G. Ewing. Wm. S. Edsall. Boon. Joseph E. Iloeker, S. S. Strong, Jhn S. Forsylhe, Joseph F. Dougherty, Abner Sanborn, S. S. Broun, C. Burckhalter. Barthclomnio. Lewis C. Coppersmith. Clark. Benjamin Ferguson. Clay. Samuel Howe Smydlh, N. G. Crom well, Matthew Phipps, Nelson McManimee, Samuel Miles. Cass. S. S. Tipton, J B. Dillon, J. Vi gus, J. B Kid ridge, C. Vigus. Decatur. James Blair, James Morgan, Benjamin llanway, Peter J. Bartholomew Fayette. William Russell and Levi Trow bridge. Franklin. David Mount, C. F. Clarkson, J . G. K. Noel. Rufus Haymond. Fulton. U iliiam Police. Fountain. Thomas J. Evans, Jesse Bowen. Grant. Murray C. Woodworth. Hamilton. William Conner, John D. Ste phenson, B. Cole, Jacob Robbinc Harrison. D. G. Mitchell, John Zenor, George P. R. Wilson. Hancock. John Hare, George Henry, O "tho Gapen, Thomas G. Rutter, John Hager, Asa Gooding, Morris Pearson, James B. Hart, Daniel C 1 liddy, Lewis Becks. Heniy.- Thomas R. Stanford, David Ma cy, James Silver, James Miner, Noah W. Miner, Martin W. Morris, Andrew G. Small, J. T. Elliott, Ralph Berkshire. Hendricks. Ale xanderTittle, Alexander McVay,T. B. Cay woodWilliam T. Matlock; V. J. Ungles, v illiamNaylor, O. Richmond Y orlh, James McCIure. Jennings. John Vawter, E.'F Pabody. Jackson. James Fislar. ' Lawrence. M. Ilelmer, R.3 W. Thomp son. Z.a Grange Asa Brown. Loportc. Joseph Orr, Thomas Tyrrcl, iexander lMcl. lure. Miami. William N. Hood. Marion. Noah Noble, John Allison, Wil liam luarles, John L. Mothershead, Samuel V. li. iSoel, W iiiiam Hannaman, Aaron Gul liver. Snmnpl fnniiiiicrlmm A T?;- Pni.-.r.. ... 7 - - (J""1"! a William Sheets, James Ferguson, A. W. T 11 ft. 1 IT I T xilxusseii, vyiianes j. nana, James l . Ilanna, Ji. Ilanna, Samuel Henderson, Jeremiah Johnson, Thomas B. Johnson, George Bruce, Jacob Smock, John Belles, Samuel S. Sebum, Nicholars McCarty, Edward Jones, George W.Stipp, Ira Ho:lingsworth,Obediah Harris, IMoa Wright, CMitioii Smock, David Bowers, Joseph Beeler, John Mars, David Small, Edward Hall, Edward Ileizer, Andrew C. Mann, Joseph Wallace, John Rhoada, Joseph R. Hiram Rhoads, Douglass Maguire, Austin W. Morris, William H, Ilarbert, John Woodfield. Nehemiali Smith, Thomas Askren, James Nesbit, John Bruce, Samuel Ileizer, William McVev, Alexander Felton, John II, Newland, Isaac Pugh, Henry Brewer, Harris Tyner, Abraham Hendricks, Hardin Dawson, James Turner. Thomas Bryan, Henry Brenton, David J. Crouse, Robert Brenfon, Jame son Hawkins, II. D. Scott, Samuel Richardson, Glidden True. Montgomery John D. Strickland, Henry Restine. John Beard, Henry S. I-ane. Marshall. V i 1 1 i a m Pol k e. Mjrgm. Grant Stafford, William GregoryPutnam. Daniel Sigler, J. W. Cunningham, Israel G. Lewis, James Montgomery. Ripley. David R. Shook. Rush B. F. Reeve, W. W. Williams, Aimziah Morgan, W. II. Martin, Ulrses Cook. Randolph Zachariah Puckelt. St. Joseph Thomas D. Baird, John Henricks. Samuel Black, .'"ic5 1j,iiil, i nomas Watson Peleg Babcock, S imuel Huff". J. B. Johnson O. L. Clark. John I). Smith, Jared Olds, Vigo Thomas II. Blake, James T. Moflitt, Thomas Dowling, E. M. Huntington, Sepler Patrick, Samuel B. Gookins. Wabash Hugh Ilanna, Josiah L. Wines. Warren James Gregory, Alvan B. Harris. Wayne Abner M. Bradbury, Joseph C. Hawkins, Richard J. Hubbard, Nathan Smith Acniucs , ilhams, Solomon Meredith, A. J ijawKins, l homas Buchanan, Daniel CJark, . . t "enjamin Stravbridge,Gabriel Ncwby, W. A. Rifuer, James Harris, rC T "?rnDurgh, Irvin Reid. White. William M. Kenton. On motion of Mr. Ilanna, Resolved, That the members of the General Assembly and other individuals present from counties not represented, be requested to take seats as Delegates from their respective counties.

On motion of Mr. Vawter.

committeeof two from each Congression-i al District was appointed to nominate the of ficers of the Convention aim prescribe the order of proceeding. In pursuance of the resolution inviting mem bers and others present, from counties not re presented in this Convention, to take seats as Delegates, the following gentlemen appeared and took their seats: From the county of Jefferson Joseph G. Marshall, Milton Siapp, Williamson Dunn, David Hillis and William M. Dunn. Loportc Aaron Stanton cc Adam G.Polke. Jl ashinglon S. Huston and Levi Wright. Switzerland Hen :y Mon roe. Midison Enoch May. Knox J. P. Ccx. Orange Samuel Chambers. Shelby John Walker. Porter V. Hanimel. Pike George H. Proffitt. Crawford A. McCriilis. Union William II. Bennett. On motion the Convention adjourned until two o'clock, P. M. 2 o'clock, P. M. The Convention assembled. Mr. Vawter, from the committee on that subject, made the following report: Mr. President, The committee appointed by the Conven tion to recommend the officers and manner of conducting the business of the Convention, have directed me to nominate the following officers: For President THOMAS II. BLAKE. For Vice Presidents Noah Noble, Amaziaii Morgan, William Police, J. C. Hawkins, Henry Huhst, John Vawter, and Henry Ristine. For Secretaries AurriN W. Morris, G. P. R. Wilson and Douglass Maguire. And that in all votes on which there is no division each member of the Convention shall be entitled to vote; but that when a division is required, each county "represented shall be allowed a vote for each senator and represen tative in the Creneral Assembly. Also, that the rules of the House of Rcpre sentatives of Indiana govern the action of this as the Convention during its session, so far same are applicable to its business. v hich was read and concurred in. On motion of Mr. Evans, Resolved, That all persons present who arc opposed to the present administration of the General Government, be requested to take seats and participate in the deliberations of this Convention. On motion of Mr. Thompson, of Lawrence, Resolved, That a committee of two from each Judicial Circuit of the members of this Convention, be appointed to report an address to the 1 eople ol Indiana together with such resolutions as are expressive of the sense of this Convention in relation to the abuses which have crept into the adminisliation of our na tional affairs, and the course which it would be best for t'ie Whigs of Indiana to pursue. in order to effect a Union w ith the great Whig party ot the United Mates, m the next contest (or the presidency. hereupon, the Chair appointed Messrs. Thompson ofL., Evans, Beard of Montgomery,l erguson,Shook. r.wter. Proflit, McCriilis. Sheets, Na) lor, Williams of Wayne, Morgan of Rush, Dowling, Terrel, Baird of St. Joseph, f!:i, i c- i -i ... .un-inft, riuuii iinu cigier, saiu committee On motion the Convention adjourned until to-morrow morning. Tuesday Morning, Jan. 23 1 he 'following gentlemen appeared this morning and took fheir seats as Delegates from their respective counties, to wit: F rom the county of Clarke William G. Armstrong and Henry 'llursf. ParA-c William T. Noel. Ozccn George B. Tingle. Wayne Irwin Reed. Johnson John S. Thompson, B. S. Noble. Riplry Stephen Andrews Llias Conwcll. Jefferson Joftpli Ilendiicks. On motion of Mr. Coleiick, Resolved, That the Hon. Jonathan McCarty be invited to take a seat in (his Convention and participate in its deliberations. Mr. Thompson of Lawrence, from te committee appointed for that purpose reported me lonowing resolutions. Resolved, That the present crisis calls loudly on the whigsof the United States .o stand firm to those principles under which tliev have so long rallied, and to maintain the mos't uncompromising hostility to the destructive doctrines of those who now till by national patronage, the offices of the country. Resolved, That :n (he language of George Washington, "the welfare of our country is the object to which our ears and efforts ought to be directed," and that we will continue to resist those infractions upon the constitution, which within the last eight years, have been directed against that sacred instrument. ucsoiveet, l hat unless the usurpations of those in whose hands are now confided the destinies of the American people, are checked by tho strong arm of popular opinion, the time is not far distant when our country will be enveloped in the deep shades of political darkness, and the fires which our fathers kindled upon freedom's altar will have gone out. Resolved, That the course of those who I have thrown ourcountry into its present deenI.. tTl.: -,i .. . ' ! iv ainicting condition, with all the best intf r-! ests of the people in danger, and their com- , , r , 1 'rosirale ev'nces a man7 . V J p'mtipics upon ; which our government was based, anrl i I war with our best institutions. w . j . . o t.. Resolved, That the infractions of the present chief magistrate upon the institutions of our country, are but efforts to unite in his ow n hands the purse and the szcord w ith which to battle more successfully against human liberty and human happiness.

Resolved, That the project ofMailin Van Buren to divorce the government from the

banks, is but an effort to divert public atten-l Hon from the enoimities of an administration, which is seeking a consolidation of all power in itsown hands, and abuse of the people's freedom. Resolved, That we saw with regret the allusion of Martin Van Buren. in his message to Congress, to the elections of the several s'ates; and while we were willing to look with tomIi;i?t;UlJ Ul'UIl lli -u.uii,J ' 1 rf ha rrnii nir .11 i .k.i imiiiiiliu .i ! r,i:- l. mtA! ambition, could no 1 . 1 . . . . r 1 .1 i,i t retrain irom leennga uetj) ; indignity at the degradation to which he has dragged the high office confided to him by a people whom he has insulted and adused. Resolved, That in as much as the present president of the V. S. has declared that the people "expect too much Irom the fo ring care relieve ntnie iravernmem, it is nii - the country of a set of leeches who are sucking the life-blood from their treasury, and thus laughing at their calamities. Resolved, That we have looked in vain for ihpi'o-nld :md silver." which was to 41flow up the Mississippi," and "peep through the interstices of the farmers' purses," and cannot re gard the issuing of ten millions of dollars in treasury notes, without the severest condemnation. Resolved, That the time has arrived, when we should merge all personal considerations in our desire to promote the public good, and look alone to the safety of our institutions, and the rescue cfour country from the deep degradation which threatens it. Resolved, That the coming contest for the presidency is a contest for principle, in vhich all minor considerations should be merged in an anxiety for the public good, and that we call upon those who have heretofore differed with us but slightly upon the great measures ofpublic policy, to unite with us in the rescue of the constitution and the laws from the grasp of misrule. Resolved, That the Whigs of Indiana re cognize the policy of a single term in the pre sidential office as one of the surest and most salutary checks on the abuse of executive patronage, as dictated by the lessons taught by the past history of this country, and as tending to establish more firmly the aims and ends of pure representative govt rnment; and that we unhesitating express our opinion in favor of an amendment of the constitution rendering a president ineligible to a re-election. Resolved, That we deprecate the idt a of the selection ol a president by the House of Re presentatives, and for the purpose of securing a selection by the people, we approve of the policy of holding a national convention, in or der to effect a union of the great whig party throughout the United States Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con vention, Gen. William Henry Harrison of Ohio is the choice of the people of Indiana, for the next presidency that they have unabated confidence in his honesty, capacity, and pol tical integrity, in his continued devotion to republican principles; and that we pledge to the lriends ol political reform throughout the Union, our best exertions to place him in the presidential chair, should he be the chosen candidate of (he Whigs. Resolved, That viewing the past conduct of Henry Clay, of Kentucky, and the persona and political sacrifices he has made in behalf of the liberty and union of these States, we still look to him as the patriot statesman, on whom the country can ever rely in the hour ot peril and misfortune; and (hat, should he be the choice of a national convention, w e pledge to him the support of the Whigs of In uiana. Ixcsohed, I hat such delegates as may be appointed by this convention to the nationa asscmoly of (lie U. S. arc hereby instructed to be governed in accordance with (lie above resolutions, in the order in which they stand Resolved, x hat cignteen delegates be select ed to represent the sense of this Convention in the N ationnl Convention of the States, two of w hom shall be selected from each Judicia Circuit, either one or both of vvl cm may serve as such delegates. Mr. Huntingdon moved to strike out tho last resolution from the resolving clause, and insert the following, 'That when this convention adjourns it will adjourn to meet at this place on the first Men day in June next." Which was not adopted: On motion cf Mr. Evans, (dnx- Knl.In 1st Vice President being in the Chair.) Ri solved, That the thanks of this Convcn v... . v. .w.unu iu v ol. I HOMAS 1J. JDLAKE for the able and dignified manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of this Convention. On motion of Mr. Morgan of Rush, Resolved, That in adhering to the resolutions and other acts of this Convention we do not intend to charge the great body of those who differ from us in sentiment nn nnlif;! economy with corruption or selfish vieics, but on die contrary we view them as brethren of the same family honestly dhTeiing with us in opinion, and we offer to the conservators and honest democrats the right hand of fellowship. The Delegates from the respective Judicial Circuits who have been instructed to nominate to the Convention two individuals from each Judicial Circuit to rpnmp:if I,i;.,. tlie aUonal Convention, now reported thro' their r,t,wrii, n f: .... r.. minalioV viz : ' IO"" From the 1st Circuit. James Blair and i nomas j. ivans. rvm o i -- r . win tut: . 1 1 . I r I 1 1 1 r Murirv i .. . i Richard W Thompson. j and From the 3d Circuit John Vawtcrand C. r. Clarkson. From the 4th Circuit. John A. Graham and George H. Proffitt. i rom tne OUi Circuit. Noah Noble Douglass Maguire. nnd

From the Cth Circuit. James IV fry and

I James R. Mendenhall. From the 7th Circuit. Elima M. Huntington and John Ewir.g. From the 8th Circuit. Samuel ilanna and Jordnn Vicus. From the 9th Circuit. Thomas D. baud and Jacob Bigelow. The following resolutions, presented (nis morning by Governor Noble and laid on the table, were now taken up, and after an able - k i i. rr.irr.p in fi inr.nri ii Li;uiii. iii'f'i i I li ill. 11 u I - " J . - - i .-i.... . - - - , ir.cy w ,-cre unanimously adopted, viz: mbli.VsorfY. 1 U U IS ill: JiJi.ui; mi can government to test the integrity of its officeis by tempting them with the use ot tne miblic monev. and that the recommendation of Martin Van Buren to leave the revenue of the nation in possession of his officers for safe keeping, is a subject of just alarm and s.houlJ be spurned by every patriot. Resolved. That the privilege now claimed bv President Van Buren and his officers, of exacting specie of the people topay theirown salaries with, is unusual, oppressive, and immodest; that a large majority of the farmers of Indiana procured then lands with lianfc paper, and but for it would not have been landholders; that as the United States arc not in possession of silver and gold mines, from which to supply the people with specie, ana are therefore dependent on foreign countries for a supply of the precious metals, this Convention is of opinion that without good convertible paper to sustain the commerce, agriculture and manufactures of the United States, those great interests could not prosper. Resolved, TiiP.t whilst this Convention would approve of a reduction in the price of lands, we believe that the promises held out by the party in power at the eve of the two late presidential elections, were made to cajole and deceive the people of the new States that this Convention perceives with surprise, that our rulers have during the same period of eight years purchased lands of the Indians to the amount of Jb,UUU,UUO dollars, at more than three dollars per acre, which precludes the hope of reduction; and therefore knowing this, we view the late renewal of that promise as being insincere and unworthy of a great mind. Resolved, That in the estimate of the Secretary of the Treasury and the entries upon the books of the Custom Houses, ve have satisfactory evidence of the fact that all the gold in the United States, if taken from those who hold it and divided among our people, would not give to each inhabitant of the U. States, more than $1 GO, and for these reasons we view the attempts of (he government officers and others, to impose on the people by exhi biting purses of geld com, and promising them a gold currency, as an unworthy artifice to abuse their confidence. Resolved, That the promises made to the country the last eight years, that the public money should be faithfully accounted for, have not been realized ; that in the face of these promises, this convention has the most satisfactory evidence of the fact that very large sums have been employed b) the government officers of this Stale in private speculation. Resolved, That in his recommendation and the ultimate success of his effort to witholdthc fourth instalment of the surplus revenue, depriving this State of the use of $2S5,000, which had been appropriated by the legislature, the President of the U. States has vio lated his promise to carry out the measures of his illustrious predecessor, Gen. Jackson. Resolved, That this Convention view the effort of the Van Buren parly to burden the country with the expenses of a large standing army, as a departure from the long cherished policy of the Jeffersonian school that it is a deviation from the pledges made by president Jackson in his first inaugural address, and from his opinions and recommendations subsequently made to Congress that we concur in the oft repeated opinions of President Jackson that standing armies are alike dangerous and expensive to a free people, and that this Ha non can sately rely upon the militia (o meet every emergency, and to protect its liberties On motion of Mr. Maguire, Resolved, That although we differ somewhat in our personal preferences, we pledge our tenes, one ana an, to unite m opposition to u:e re-eiecuon ol iir. an iiu i en, and that we regaru paramount the success of the Whig cause as to the gratification of pciiona tetiing. On motion of Mr. Haymond, ixesoiviu, mat a committee consisting r.f mcite mi-muds, oe appointed bv 1 w I'ms , i i .... . z: dent ol this Convention, to be denominate the Central Committee, whose dutv it shall he to fill all vacancies which may occur in the Delegation of the national convention, and to penorm sucn ottier duties as mav be rc(,n;J mem oy uns convention. On motion of Mr. Clarkson. Resolved, That a Corresponding Committee consisting nt one in enrh e-.n,).- 1 . I . ! r V i r """l.' uc appointed vj me v,iam .u toiiiinmcc, whose duty it shall be to correspond with each other, and communicaie any information necessary for the promotion of the principles of the whig party On motion of Mr. Huntinfrfon. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Convention the city of Pittsburgh, Pa. would be a convenient point for the convention of the several slatps to malre a nr. ... ; " """'iijrtiioii oi a vnir rnnnulato fnn tK !... l ..... o ,,4C icsiuency, mat the second 111 nnHt' n !...-. x 1 1 . yj ... uuue next would he an appropriate , .v,w ltlc rtssemoung OI sucn Convention. ",. u":niu piacc aoove mentioneu uc recommended to the consideration the several states for such purposes. of! Aue lonowing gentlemen were appointed a State Central Committee by the President in pursuance of a resolution nreci j.' , VIZ. J f Richard W. Thompson, Elisha M. Huntington, Douglass Maguire, Austin W. Mor-

II iiiders, ritl;oIns McCarty, Jox ph M, Morgan. John B. Dillon, Joseph G. Marshall. Moore. Atnaziah Daniel Sigler. v.v., A resolutii.ii was ( ifercd for an adieurnir.cnt of the Convention; Whereupon the President, Col. Blake, rose 'ar.d delivered the following Valedu (orv Address: Gentlemen of the Lcnvenlton: I i:se 10 nonce hi ir.u i.rti piace, the con1' ,. ment von have been ml my humble services pleased to bestow ufon in the Chair. 1 reeret lhatlhey lu.ve not been rendered more to m own satisfaction, and in a manner more suitable to the dignity and worth of this distir.guished assembly. You will ptense ir. ntun, accept my acknowledgments of deep and ;;- bidir.g gratitude. Gcnthmrn: This convention is now aboi ; to be dissolved. The die is cast. The sul . jects proper fcr our consideration l ave lee.', fully presented, cur c pinions compared, our views matured, and our resolves taken. Bus it is not in adopting resohtions how evcrfroinicd and expressive they may be, cr an addrefs to the people soul-stirring as it certainly fc. that we have done all that isrequirt d of us. i .-...: i. i. ..l . i - uuuia nine uui t omrne nceti. v. e iiuist gird up for and valleys action, we must away to (he hills , nit itiiou nnu ui an it s. ana seek cur counlo men where w e may find them in their halls, in their hr.mlcis, their fields their villages, and w henever and wherevtr we can inculcate our views and principles aim invoKC mem to ouraio to restore good government and redress (he violated majesty cf the constitution. Te l! them, if r u please, of tlie scenes of this Convention, of the freedom of debate, the zeal manifested, the diversity of views expressed, all tending to the snm'e object finally attained w ith (he sanction of a unanimous suffrage. We came not here to register the orders of a party conclave, to camout the intrigues of mercenary (xpcilanf?, simply to say aye as our names are called but with the frankness and noble I carir" cf those we represent, to express cur onirimx upon misrule, tyranny and corruption, anddrlermine upon the best means to satisfy a much injured and indignant country. Remember loo, mat in tne coming contest no friend ef ours no lover of U hig principles must imagine his support inefficient or unnecessary the drooping genius of our free institutions calls for aid, the word is to the onset, and il is expected that every man will do his duty. Gentlemen: Permit me to add that in tliJ discussion which will occur in the course cl thi great conflict, when speaking of the claims of the hero of Tippecanoe, and his friend oi Jvcnlucky, the eloquent defender of the ri:U cl mankind, ycu will not suffer yourselves tol be provoked to speak of cither to the dispnl ragement ol tne oilier, i hcv should ronlinuJ to occupy an equal place in your Mfilction?! It w as only to give n propcr'support to cul principles, that a choice was deemed mdisncn sable, and let us honorably redeem (he pledge? mis tiay given to tne liluslncus Harrison without in thought, word, or deed detracting from the unrivalled claims of Henry Clav To such tf you, gentlemen, as are about itf return to your families and firesides, I avn myself of Iheoccassion to tender you a respect, ful and affectionate farewell. You left tliij endearing scenes of home at an inclemen season, to repair to the posl of duty herc.-l iou icu mem wan an approving conscience, and may w ell hope that a kind Piovidencchai smiled on them duung your absence. To all of you, I offer my congratulations on the auspicious progress and termination of ourla bors, and may God prosper you in private life! and in your efforts lor our good and glorious c?:use. This Convention is now dissolved. Stucng Move. The New York Herald ol the 14lhmst. states that uai.l the Indsvthe city of Albany, JV". Y., have resvmcd fpt. payments. This indicates that tl.c;e is i probability that the banks of this State will be permitted to protract the suspension bevomll the month of May, without irrevocably forfeit-! ! I . r r t . 1 r- 1 , . .-1 . .-. A r I Till C V I""""-' -fl ffltlll lilt V: H 111 Of JOUIHl, in another column of the failure of the Conmonwealth Bank of Boston. This maybcrt garded as the commencement of (he work eti purification. I he time is rapidly approach! ing wiien the hanks must pay or cease to cx isf w hen ike rotten will be st rarnted from the sound institutions and we may reasennt i , r . . y . my expect many ot the 'small fry" to eo down, 'unw ept, unhonored and unsung;' h their place, large banks will spring up. an will aid business men and assist in furnis!i!r: a sound currency. We do not believe JNc" oik or New Orleans has banking enpit encugn. iiesides both cities w 1 ose nomin it . . ..." . al capital, or be curtailed in their credit ope rations oy the resumption. Larire instilu'icns will necessarily be called fcr bv the rcorleof! .1. -.- -r . . . J uiose cuies. iou. Fub.Adr. lite Way it Wurks. A man in Ohio has shown his CCntemnt for n rrrhin relir of DD' tiquity, invented by heathens, nractised by despots, and countenanced by professing Christians of the present npe in a rwinlrv wliic! joasts of its civil liberty as follows: un Monday evening, the -ith u t. the pi" of Somerset, Perry count v. was set on fire'fcv Samuel Chappelear, a prisoner, who w as con nned tor debt. Tlie citizens with an engine extinguished the flames, and, on entering die room in which the prisoner was contused, found his lifeless body shockingly burnt and oisngurea. Mississippi. Both Houses nf ibe General Assembly of Mississippi hm-e rbnsen Whfc Speakers. This result was no less unexpected that it is cheering.

lis, William Sheet?, Jol

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