Indiana American, Volume 11, Number 50, Brookville, Franklin County, 8 December 1843 — Page 1

IAMA AM OUR COUNTRY OCR COUNTRY'S INTEREST! AND OCR COUNTRY'S FKIEMD3. Ill' C. F. CLAllIvSON. BROOKVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, INDIANA, DECEMBER 8, 1843. VOL. XI NO. 50.

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MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH. J now. that I am ready to leave it to the peblic We subjoin the concluding passages of Mr. judgment to decide, whether my remaining in Webster's speech at Andover, Mass.. in hich ,hp Vbm was host for the country, or, on H e rtt nar ti iirf u Vi av m w Lnt inn atti 1 rl It a

ii wi I appear that he claims to be a true, unde- . . .. , . i , been better for the country. tilting Whig. After a labored and masterly j On this question. I am in the judgment of trgument on the currency and tariff questions, this generation, and the next generation; and Mr Webster proceeds: am willing that my name, and fame, and char- ' acter, shall abide bv the result. I am not a candidate for any office in the There w no dirTeience, between the Presi-

gin oi me ixncnm cus r m tne gin ui ine , dent tnd my,en , on the great question of our

foreign relation. I neither foresaw then, nor experienced afterwards, any embarrassment from such a cause as that. And it is but an act of justice, which I always perform with pleasure, to say, that in the English negotiation, and in other negotiations, I found the President

influenced by just principles, and proper sentiments; desirous of maintaining, at the svne time, the honor, and the peace of the country. Gentlemen, exception hag been taken to a note addressed by me to the Editors of the National Intelligencer of the 13ih of September, a it a .a . - ...

io4i. on me ground mat that note implied a

censure of my colleagues for leaving the

people: I have not been named for any office,

at my own suggestion, or, inueea, recently, with my own previous knowledge. I am a private citizen; and that cond tion will never be changed by any movement, or effort, made for that purpose by myself, or at my suggestion. In my opinion, nominations for the high

offices of the country, should come, if they come at all, from the free and spontaneous excise of that respect and confidence, which the people themselves may feel. All solicitations of such nominations, and all canvassing for such hih trusts, I regard as equally inconsistent with personal dignity, and derogatory to the character of the institutions of the coun-

lI7- . . President's Cabinet; but I intended no such

as a private n.,n, . .una ,ny opinions on puo- j reproach. I intended, certainly, only to speak

uc su . ,u.., , ...r.. 6. ror mvself. and not to reproach others, features and general character, as I have ever Gentlemen, it must have been obvious to all, held. It is as impossible th.it I should tread back I that m v reinainin? in lhe Cabinet of the Presithe path of my political opinions as that I i dent. noiuitWanrfimf ihn nnn,i .nni ni

between us, afier the separation between him

and the great body nt the Whigs, must be in

Prom the Cincinnati Gazette. THE CELEBRATION. Yesterday was devoted to tlie celebration of the opening of the Cincinnati and White Wa

ter Canal.

And a glorious celebration it was! Full of

incident, and jet fuller of that generous public feeling which never fails to hail great events, and to commemorate them, as if they belonged alike to individuals, and to the countty. Early in the morning the Basin of the Canal was thronged, and by nine the Boats prepared to ascend the Canal were filled to overflow ing. The scene here was striking. The multitude

around, the stirring bands of music, the ioar

of the cannon, and the loud huzzas which made the welkin ring again, told that the celebration was no common one, and that the heart

of the people was in the occasion which had

NAPOLEON AND THE DRAGOON. Towards the end of 1806, on a fine autumnal morning. Napoleon was reviewinghis troops decorated w uh the laurels of Eg pt, Germany, and Italy; he had already passed the finnt .f

several regiments, whose dangers and fatigue

the city, we found the banks of the Canal crowded with human beings; every bridge full; all the houses full; and every where demonstrations of rejoicing such as tell upon the human heart. Cannon answered to emmon. shout

to shout, until it seemed as if the dav had been

a consecrated festival, and as if our whole pop-' in the field of battle he had so often witnessed

ulation had turned out to hallow it by their and shared, when he arrived at the 6ih hussars.

so remarkable for its splendid appearance. IIi eagle eye perceiving a volunteer who was caracoling out of the ranks, he immediately ex-

should retrace, step by step, the progress of

my natural life, until I should find myself again a youth. On the leading question's, arising under our constitutions and forms of government, on the importance of maintaining the separation of power, which those constitutions establish, on the great principles of such a policy as shall promote all interests, maintain general harmony in the country, and perpetuate the blessings of political and religious liberty, my opinions, the result of no little study and some experience, have become part of myself.

They are identified with all my habits of

thought and reflection; and though I may change my views of particular measures, or not deem the same me asures equally proper at all times, yet I am sure it is quite impossible I should ever take such a view, eithet of the public interest or of my own duty, as should lead to a departure from any cardinal principles. As a private man, I am ready to do all in my

power to uphold principles which I have ever

deemed important, and to support measures which the public interest, in my judgment, requires. And as measures cannot be accomplished without the aaencv of men. I am of

course entirely willing to support the man

the highest character, most unexceptionable principles, and ho may most likely to be able to take an efficient and successful lead in such measures. And here, perhaps, I ought to pause. But the gentlemen who invited me to this meeting were pleased to express their ap

probation of my conduct in remaining in the Cabinet at Washington, after other members, orijinally appointed by Gen. Harrison, had withdrawn. I should not have alluded to this subject, gentleman, on this occasion, but for the reference whioh the committee have mad to it. I am aware that there are many persons in the

country having feelings not unfriendly towards me. personally, and entertaining all proper re

spect for my public character, who yet think I ought to have left the Cabinet when my col

leagues did so. I do not complain of anv fair

exercise of opinion in this respect; and if, by

snch persons as I have referred to, explanation

be desired of any thing in the past, or any thing in my present opinions, it will be readi

ly and cheerfully given. On the other hand, those who deal only in coarse viu-peration, and

satisfy their sense of candor and justice simply

by the repitition of the charge of dereliction

of duty and infi lelity to Whig principles, are not entitled to the respect of an answer from

me. The burning propensity to censure and

reproach, bv which such persons seem to be

actuated, would probably be somewhat re

trenched if they knew by whose advice, and

withw hose consent, I resolved on staying in

the Cabinet.

Gentlemen, I could not but be sensible, that

great responsibility attached to the course

which I adopted. It was a moment of great

excitement. A most unfortunate difference

hal broken out between the President and th

whig members ot Congress. Much exasper

ition had been produced, and the whole coun

try was in a very inflamed s:ate. No man

sense can suppose, that without strong motive.

I should wish to differ in conduct from those

with whom I had long acted: and as for those

persons whose charity leads them to seek fo

itch motive in the hope of personal advantage.

neither their candor, nor their sagacity, de

serves any thing but contempt,

I admit, gentlemen, that if a very strong de

ire to be instrumental and useful, in accom

plishing a settlement of our difficulties with

England, which had then risen to an alarmin

height, and appeared to be approaching a crisis:

if this be a personal motive, then I courts? mv

self to have been influenced by a personal motive. The imputation of any other personal motive, the charge of seeking any selfish advantage, I repel with utter scorn. To be sure it excites contempt, but hardly any thing so respectful as regret or indignation, when persons capable of no effort in any cause, but that of making a noise, and with no other

merit than that of intended partisanship men,!

convenient and unpleasant to both. My retire-

presence, and by every fiala display common j to great occasions. j Nor was it otherwise. An important public,

work, under circumstances the most adverse,! claimed:

had, in part, been completed, and all all felt. I "Why is this hussar not in his place? Sir." that it must hereafter add to the happiness of he added to the Colonel, ' how is it that in a individuals, and increase, largely increase, the regiment which I frequently quote a a model, wealth, both of the city and the country of such a want of discipline is permitted in my Ohio, and that part of Indiana connected with' presence? Let the soldier be put in arrest fur it. And yet more! The completion of this eight days." ork told of the mighty progress of successful; "Sire," replied the Colonel, "permit me t rivilizativn. Not many veaaa ago the r'h of appeal against this severe sentence, and to un

called forth so much of display, and excited so j the buffalo pointed to the savage and the pio- licit pardon for my volunteer; you w onld not

much of joy. neer the satesl road over the range ot hills reiuse u you wouw out interrogate mm. - Just after nine o'clock the Boats started, re-! which separated our city from the rich valley j "Very well," said the Emperor, "be it so: lei ceiving as they passed under the bridges of j of the Miami; but did they dream, as they trod him approach." the city, the cheers of the multitude upon and inpon their highest point, that the bowels oft The hussar came forward at a gallop, and the

around them, and a peal from the park of artil- those hills would De pierced, and inns tnese iono nig uuiof ur eiiMJtru. lery as they broke the waters, proclaiming that j separate and distinct sections of country should . "Your name?" these waters were now navigable for all the, be effectually united? Soil has been. By a! "My Emperor, my name isDuconde Lapurposes of commerce and of travel! And as! tunnel the waters of the Miami and the Ohio horde, but the regiment calls me Breton Doothey were borne westward, crowds of men and ! are made to commingle at a point far above ble." or women stood together in the balconies of j their natural place of confluence, and they I "For what reason did you presume to quit houses, and on the sides of the road, and on meet as quietly now as if nature bad meant to the ranks?" the hill tops, and by the waving of flags, and j do what art only could accomplish. Iappy if "I have never entered into them, merely folthe cheering of men, and the firing of guns, this placid mingling of the waters prove omin- lowing the regiment as a volunteer, and not

spoke out the joy which filled alike city and 1 ous of the abiding allection ol those whom it, wisniug to lorm pan oi imim. jour iiriy

ment. therefore, waslhe necessary consequence ! country, at the celebration of an event so im- binds together!

considered me worthy of that honor."

of political occurrences, and I am not, I think, ! portaut to both

called on to sav more.

I hope I have not extended these remarks beyond the purpose which I proposed; and I close them by repeating the declaration mide by me, in another place, last year that I am a Whig, a Massachusetts Whig, a Faneuil Hall

j Whig, and no'ie shall have the power, now or

hereaiier, to deprive me or the position in which that character places me."

The following Ode was pronounced by Coleridge to be one of the best he ever read. The

Nor did those of us, who were on board the

Boats, fail to experience all the excitement which the occasion was likely to produce. The ride on the Canal, in itself, was most pleasant. Passing along the banks of the Ohio, now at the foot of the hills, and now having a full view of the river at full flood, the pulling steamers swiftly ascending its opposing current or more swiftly descending it, w ith villas, and cottages, and farm houses scattered on the

sides of either bank the scenery was full of

J beauty, and could not fail to strike all who be-

The day was parsed most pleasantlr all en-i "How long have you been attached to the

joyed it nor can we forbear to mention the , regiment?"

fcigtn years. "What has induced you to join the service?" "Love of my country, and of my husband, from whom I was desirous never to be eepa-

author of it is Mr. Pringle, who formerly trav-j held it as both wonderful and full of spirit.

elled in Africa.

AFAR IN THE DESERT. Afar in the desert I love to ride With the silent Bush-boy alone by my side; When the sorrows of Life the soul o'errast,

And sick of lhe Present I cling to the Past;

And when, in addition to this, it was realized, that through the art and enterprise of man. na

ture's barriers had been passed, and new links

of interest had been formed between us and

far off neighborhoods, by the veiy waters on

which we floated, few could have looked upon

aid which our military friends afforded on this occasion. The Citizens' Guards' First Artillery Co. were both at the basin and at Mr. S. S. IvHommedieu's. where thev fired salutes du

ring the dav: and the Invincibles were at the rated."

basin, and gave the boats at their departure,! "What! you a woman?'

and at their return, a booming welcome! i "es, &ire; ana you never naa in uie regi ment an arm more devoted than mine."

"What is the name of your husband?"

From the Xational Intelligencer. "GOD WITH US." Suggested by an examination of Wier's Picture, "Embarkation of the Pilgrims." EY WM. OLAND BOURNE.

It may be premised that the Pilgrims are

When the eye is suffused with regretful tears, the sights and shows of the day without thrill

From the fond recollections of former years, i deep, patriotic emotion.

i And the shadows of things that had long since And these feelings the events of the day

uru were wen caicuiaieu to sirenginen. itwasaeFlit o'er the brain like ghosts of the dead termined that the Boats from Cincinnati should Bright visions of glory that vanished too soon; proceed only nine miles u p the Canal. Atthe Day-dreams that departed e'er manhood's Nine Mile House we were to meet, and did

meet, our friends from Indiana. We arrived

at this point first. But soon after, the roar of

the cannon among the distant hills, told of the

approach of out friends, and ere we had safely

moored our craft, their boats were seen round-

"Poncet." "From what country do you come?" "Angouleme." "Your age?"

I "Thirty-three years."

"Have you any children?" "Yes. Sire, one son." "How is he employed?" "As trumpeter to the 1 Ith Dragoons."

"Very well; do you und erstand the evo'u-

portrayed on the deck of the vessel in the act; of supplicating the guidance and protection of, their heavenly Faiher; and on the corner of j the sail which was hung up to cover them is

inscrioeu tne motto, uoa unn us, suspei.aea finn.of th reitimenl?:

just over the arch of the rainbow, which is. Ye9) Si and lhe .worJ exercjge conspicuous behind, thus uniting faith, hope, i am very anxious to witness this," said the

and tne promise oi tne covenant in tne same Em who iisiiene(j t0 ire,on Double with glance and recollection. Under this insp.ra- :ncreased "Colonel, let a tronn ad-

noon;

Attachment by fate or by falsehood reft; Companions of early days lost or left:

And my native land, whose magical name,

firms to the heart like electric flame,

The home of my childhood the haunts of my I ing the point, near the Farm House where we

prime had stopped. And, when they arrived, hearty

AlMhe passions and scenes of that rapturous were our common greetings! Long and loud

time, were the cheers with which each party wel-

When the feelings were young and the world corned the other, and not less joyous was the

was new feeling of all, as, hand grasped in hand, ind eve

Like tne Iresh bowers of Eden unfolding to to eye, we spoke of difficulties overcome, and

the neighborhood connection which must here

after exist between us. Fifty-eight miles of

the Canal were finished, and the representa

tives of both extremities stood together, feeling

I as if for the first time they were united as they

had always wished to be united one in inter

tion the lyrist seems to have written his anima

ting ode.

I.

" God vith us!" On our trouled way,

view;

All all now forsaken forgotten forgone!

And I a lone exile remembered bv none;

My nign aims aoandoned my goods acts un

done

Aweary of all that is under the sun.

With a sadness of heart which no stranger may est and one in affection.

scan,

I fly to the Desert afar from man.

Afar in the desert I love to ride,

With the silent Bush-boy alone by my side;

When the wild turmoil of this wearisome life,

With the scenes of oppression, corruption, and

strife

The proud man's frown, and the base man's

fears

The scorner's laugh and the sufferer's tears;

And malice, and meanness and falseness and

folly,

Dispose me to musing and dark melancholy;

When my bosom is full, and my thoughts are

high,

of

These greetings over, it was determined that

the Boats from Indiana and Cincinnati should

return to the city together, and at about half

past two the firing of the cannon, and the stir

ring sound of music, announced that the time

of departure had arrived. Each one repaired

to his boat. And the sight was beautiful, as in

procession these things of life moved along with all parts of them densely crowded, and looking as if freighted, as they were, with a

wealth beyond all calculation. As we left the

farm house where we had met, one hearty cheer was given, which was warmly answered

by the multitude who had gathered together to

welcome us. Onward we passed; and joyous

And my soul is sick with thebondsman's sigh- ly sped the hours, for at each house, and at

nw t ihn ihr i frP,inm nd iov and nride. eacn "ridge, me waving oi nags and kerchieis

Afar m iho desert alone to ride! ' and occasionally the peal of cannon and small

Th-re is r amure to vault on the chamDinir steed arms ?Pake ,,ut the harPV feelings of all at the

, l ..ii .; r .1.. ' n. , i i

mcui.uuii ui incus), out suuueniy, at near

And to bound away with the eagle's speed;

With the death-fraught fire-lock in my hand

The only law of the Desert Land ! Afar in the desert I love to ride, With the silent Bush-boy alone by my side; Away, away, in the wilderness vast,

Where the white man's foot hath never passed

And the quivered Coranna or Buchuan Hath scarcely crossed with his roving clan;

And region of emptiness, howling and drear.

Which man hath abandoned from famine and

fear,

Which the sucker and lizard inhabit alone

With the twilight bat from the yawny stone,

Where grass, nor herb, nor shrub take root,

Save poisonous thorns which fierce the foot;

And the bitter melon for fooJ aid arms, Is the pilgrim's fare by the Salt Lake brink A region of drouth where no river glides, Nor rippling brook with its grassy sides Where sedgy pool, nor bubbling fount, Nor tree, nor cloud, nor misty mount

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indeed, yet seeking from their labor in support "'ts' ,1, T,u t 3 ' w r .u' ' . r i But the barren earth and the burning sky,

And the black norizon, round and round,

Spread void of living sight or sound. And here, while the the night winds around me sigh,

And the stars burn bright in the midnight sky,

of the most questionable measures of General

Jackson's administration, and others, still odor-! ous, even with the perfumes of the Sub Trea- j

sury, distend their throats and admonish the country to beware of Mr. Webster's infidelity to Whig Principles.

f Gentlemen. I thought I saw an opportunity ; As I sit afar by the desert stone,

pf doihg the State some service, and I ran the Like Elijah at Horeb's cave alone, risk of the undertaking. I certainly do not A still small voice comes through the wild, regret it, and never shall regret it. And it is Like a father consoling his fretful child, in no spirit of boasting, or vain glory, it is out AVhich banishes bitterness, wrath, and fear, Krfno undue feeling of telf-respct, that I say, Saying ".Va isdittant, but God is eir."

3 o'clock, the procession of the boats was stop

ped; and the inquiry was quickly made as to

the cause: when the President, R. Buchanan

Esq., announced that Mr. S. S. L'Hommedieu

had prepared cold refreshment for all wh

chose to partake, (and who did not feel like it?) and that as we were opposite his beautiful residence, we should delay until the repast was

over.

In a moment the Boats were cleared, and all

hands proceeded to the house of our friend

Nor asthe spectacle before us an unpleasant one. The piazzas of his house and the inner rooms were lined with tables. and well supplied

with the substantial and comforts of life, and "hungry" guests for such, judging from our

feelings, they must have been did ample ju

ice to the good fare provided by our kind hos

When the keen edge of the appetite had been

satisfied, the President said he had only one inquiry to make, ad that was as to the name of

the residence of Mr. L JJommedieu. The reply was, "It has no name." "i propose then,"

said he, "that it be called hereafter, Liberty

vance, and let this brave 'Bieton' join thtir ranks." The Colonel directed the m ovrmerts, vhi h

were executed by Breton Double with so niur h

Whendarkeningtempestslowerandsweep, ardor and precision, that the Emperor was de-

Beyond we see the peerless ray

That lights our path beyond the deep And while on high We turn our trustful eye, " God with us" is our constent cry. II. " God with us. 1,1 When the billows foam, And stir the ocean's snowy crest, He will provide a rreer home, Where wearied pilgrims hope for rest We will not fear, Faith whispers in our ear "God with us" all, for ever near! III.

" God vith us!" When the lightnings gleam

Across the sky with flashing light; They are the types of truth which cross To rend the pall of error's night And while we see Their thrilling imagery, "God with us" cheers the strong and free! IV.

"Gad with usT Where the 6tar-light sheds

A placid ray on Freedom's youth, ! He will regard the soul that treads In His own panoply of truth j And while we hail The wild wind and the gale, " God with us" now! He will not fail! Y. " God vith us!" When we reach yon shore, Where we may worship Him unharin'd, Where we may know and fear no more The threateningsor the evil-arm'd And when we reach The yet Tar distant beach, " God with us" we will ever teach. VI. " God vith us!" While we cross the sea Of human life in every hour, To that eternal rest, where we May praise his boundless love and power! Where we shall siring Celestial harps and sing

" God with us!" through Heaven's fadeless

spring!

lighted and surprised at witnessing a women

manage her horse with the vigor and courage

of an old campaigner. ,

I am satisfied with ycur zeal and ability,'

said the Emperor, "and appoint you a Regi

mental Quartermastei; take thi towards your dress," at the same placing a Napoleon in her hand, and ordering 25 additional to be given to her. '"Go and rejoin your squadron we shall meet again."

Hall, inasmuch as all have been invited here, without money and without price, and that the thanks of this large assembly be given to the proprietor for this his kind reception of us."

The motion was receved and passed by acclamation, and with hearty cheers the multitude repaired again to the Boats. Thus refreshed, we departed for Cincinnati, where we arrived between 4 and 5 o'clock. And here the scene was as full of life as it could

be. The moment we reached the suburbs of 1 forward in life

Ileary damages. We learn from the Pitts

burgh Age of Monday last, that Miss Bishop, of McConnelsville, Ohio, had just obtained in

the Circuit Court of the U. S. for the Western

district of Pennsylvania, against Stockton &

More, proprietors of one of the Stage lines

running between Baltimore and Wheeling,

verdict of $6,500, for injuries received by the upsetting of a coach of the defendants, in w hich

she was travelling in January, 1842.

The case had occupied most of the previous

week, and was argued by Messrs. Biddle & McCandless for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Washing

ton, Mahon, and Loomis, for the defendants. Cin. Gaz.

On Monday, about 8 o'clock, the venerab'e man John Quincy Adams bade adieu la Pittsburgh. The Chronicle, speaking of the versatility of his talents, gives as an instance, the following lines, which he gave in autograph to a young lady, who was his fellow passenger on board the Ben Franklin No 6, on his late journey from Cincinnati to this city: TO MISS OT M E, M R COCWTV, PE!!1A. If, in life's dull and toilsome way.

The Pilgrim chance to meet. On some rare, bright, auspicious dy, A jewel at his feet The memory of that gem shall giv A balsam to his heart; And while, hereafter he shall live Unnumbered joys impart. That Pilgrim's fortune now is mini And this the day of joy; I see the precious jewel shine Pure gold without alloy: And Memory, brooding o'er the past. Shall ever bless 'he day, When fortune in her kindness, cast The jewel in my way. Nov. 15, 1843. Iohx Qcinct Adams Texas. One day later dates have been re

ceived at New Orleans from Texas.

It would seem that our Charge, Mr. Murphy.

did not sail in the U. S. schooner Flirt, as was

anticipated. President Houston was dined by the peopl of Galveston, and made an "eloquent speech," in which, according to the account, be explained satisfactorily his course, ond won the unanimous support of all who heard him. The Civilian treats the rumors, as regards Mr. Murphy and hissupposed discovery of doc uments showing the designs of Great Britain towardsTexasas wholly fabulous. Wesuprose this is near the truth. The dates from Galveston are as late as the 15th. Cin. Guz.

There is a good deal of saucy wit in Lord Byron's anesdote of the fair attioncroers. He says, some literary ladies being asked how they could be sufficiently interested in astronomy to spend so much lime in watching the heav. ens, replied, that they had a great cwriobity to see whether there was really a mart inlhe moon I

We regret to learn from the Boston papers that the Hon. Edward C. Everett, our Minister

atthe Court of St. James, has met with a se

vere aflliction in the death of his eldest daugh- . Bricks that are very thoroughly burned ar

ter. a vounir and gifted rirl. iust about to come! much heavier than those burned slightly. Can

On. t7at.

' tny One give a satisfactory reaon why?