Indiana American, Volume 15, Number 1, Brookville, Franklin County, 1 January 1847 — Page 1

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For fAe Indiana American. TO THE OLD YEAR. BY MITCHELL VAIU 'Tis well nigh midnight and old jear We soon must part forever; But ere thou go'st,for friendship dear And ties which nought can sever A listening ear unto me lend ; I shall not long detain you, For 'tis the language of a friend, And therefore cannot pain you. We've rambled many a day along The path of Time together Sometimes amid the flowers of song, And oft in gloom j weather; Tho' clouds of care were seen to rise Above our atmosphere, Yet hath no sorrow dimm'd out eyes, My friend thou good old year I When we acquainted first became I vow'd to thee sincerely, That I'd still bear an honest name, Cost howsoever dearly That t would live in bonds of peace With all the human kind, And never let antrhgry breeze Disturb my quiet mind. I then resolv'd to aid the poor As far as in my power, The stings of fortune to endure Amid life's darkest hour To cause the widow's heart to warm With thoughts of other years The orphan shelter from the storm And wipe away his tears ' 5, ft How I have kept these high resolves The Book of Life will show When death shall come, and all my cares Have been wound up below ; I fondly trust, on Heaven's scroll Some good deeds glitter there, That even now lifts up my soul 'Bove sorrow and despair. There's not a moitai on the earth Whose hand I would not take, And bid God speed, with honest heart, For honor'd Friendship's sake! I envy none, however great In fame or wealth they be ; Contentment doth my heart elate, And all goes well with me I Then here's my grip, thou good old year ; A long farewell to thee A moment and thou'lt disappear To dark nonentity ; I on the dial cast my eye And grieve that we must sever, The clock is striking twelve good-bye Thou'rt gone and gone forever! For the Indiana American. WASHINGTON ! BY MITCHELL VAL'U What shall I say that has not already been said or sung of the " Father of his Country" the great, the good, the patriotic Washington through whose giant arm we obtained and enjoy our present independence? Trusting to the justness ct his cause and the aid ot iieaven, ne tore the rankling, poisonous seeds of Oppression from the American soil and brought the proud Lion of England to crouch beneath the giant wings of the

American Eagle! Generation after gen-jthemselves, when weary l.y application, eration will sink into the dreamless slum-'to loiter about popular play-houses, and bers f the grave and be forgotten in the 'gambling tables, or any such place of pubclash of contending nations but the i lie and vicious amusements. It is a pracname of Georgr Washington shall grow tice which tends with a dissolving influbrighter upon the pages of immortality .ence to blast the fairest reputation and while years on years shall disappear and purest character they can possess. If we dwindle into the trankless void of noth-: would be men of knowledge anu fame or ingness " amid the wreck of matter and ( gain a high standing in community, we the crush of worlds'." Though his body, must cultivate and expand our intellect ; has crumbled into dust though his arm but this catnot be done without industry shall never more point his country's ar-' and perseverance. Look at Demosthemies to the battle-field, or his voice, jnes, how great a workdid he accomplish

breathing eloquence and wisdom, be, heard in her council chambers, yet is his name is hld in such reverence, that the Goddess of Liberty must be thrown from her heaven-erected pedestal before' it can be torn from the bosom of n single1 rrecman in the wide expanse of God's creation '. If greatness is mea&ured by the quan tity of blood shed, or the number of lives taken, then, indeed, does Washington fall far below the warriors of celebrity of antiquity; but, if it consists in a laudable ambition, with love of country for the actuating principle, then is he the greatest among the great "the noblest of them all !" Yes ! he stands as far above them on the ladder of fame as the cloud-capt mountains oFSouth America do above the ocean's deep the beacon-light of freedom, and the wonder and admiration of the world I Let Macedo exult in her Alexander, Rome her Cseiar, Carthage her Hannibal. France her Bonaparte, and England her Wellington; but we, a hsppy, independent

and prosperous people, boast of nobler worth a name that will retain undying lustre while the wheels of time continue to roll throughout immensity and that name is George Washington. The winds or heaven have borne the sound to the confines of earth, and the hearts of millions of freemen are its repository. Long shall il dazzle like the sun in all its hmeridian glory when not a cloud obscures the canopy Gr Heaven -o'er black Opprcssion's grave ! His race is run! and never more Shall men behold Columbia's chief; For he who steep'd the world in awe Lies cold embalm'd in freemen's giief! So long as there are stars to gem The true, illustrious sons of fame, The one that glitters to hit name Shall brightest shine in diadem; Millions unborn shall leain to scorn All power by usurpation won, And sound the name, .with loud acclaim, Of our immortal Washington ! ' For the Indiana American. Strive to be Something. BY JAMES RARIDEN. Every man should strive to be something. Whatever may be his situation in life every man has it in his power to be useful and honorable. He should strive to roll on the wheel of improvement. Let him not be discouraged at the trials and difficulties which so often Impede his progress. In order to arrive at usefulness, eminence, or honor, we should set our view as high as there is any possibility of reaching. By industry and close application we may arrive at almost any point of excellence which we desire to attain. In the history of Mr. Calhoun .we have a striking example, and one worthy of imitation. He and some of his fellow students met together one evening to tell to each other their calculations for the foture what stations they designed to fill when they should have completed their college course. Some intended to be ministers, some doctors, or lawyers, mechanics, merchants, &c., &c. When Mr. Calhoun's turn came to speak, he rose and said that he intended to be a pro cessor of politics, and if he should be successful he would nol rpshoit of bejing President of the VkiUd Stales, t His j companions were astonished, -"ill -f his I . . V " . T3&4" - possibility of attaining ; and we see that he has not been much disappointed, as he has already been as high as the vice-presidency. And why did not his companions reach the eminence of fame he did? Simply because they did not resolve to do it, nor exercise that perseverance neces sary to carry out such a resolution. In order to become men of honor and renown we must abandon all whimsical notions for sounder thoughts, and apply our powers of mind to our respective pur suits. One of the greatest writers of the age hss said that the "education moral and intellectual of every individual .must be chiefly his own work." Then, if this be true, we should not waste our pre jcious time and abuse our opportunities as do me majority ot me youin oi me pres ent day. We must realize the value of this precious gift of time and the obligations upon us to spend it in a profitable manner. Young men should never allow by industrious application! Instead of remaining in a state of mediocrity, he rose to the very pinnacle of fame. Shall we then be discouraged in striving to reach a station in life which will exalt our names as men of worth and honor. This has been done by men of former days when opportunities were limited, but in these latter days we have decided advantages Almost every means have been employed to render the acquirement of knowledge within the reach of all. And certainly knowledge is superior to ignorance. Is not the condition of man much better in an elevated station than groveling it ignoranee, debarred from civilized and en - lightened society. Surely a man cannot enjoy himself to fold his arms and give' up trying to make any acquirements knowledge, for if he ever gives up resorts to a low seat in society he is frever ruined. Reformation will not raise him to thai height which he might have attained by persevering. If he aim at honor or rePutaUon he Wl" rca m?1

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able, indeed ?-after having .tarted in thespotted, with uttering a falsehood! He in a body to the Institution, and were rpftm of knowledge and having almost 'attributed it to personal pique and malig- highly gratified Jwith the examination of accomp,I8ned kof enromng hi9 nily whicUCoMJenrybore toardsMr I lhe pupil, in the various exercises of the name upon the hst of fame, to fall bark Polk, a man whose life had been so pure school. After having spent an hour in into his former state of obscurity. It is .(that he compared him (,acrileSiously and witnessing this interesting exhibition, sure sign of a weak mind or a depraved in shocking bad taste n to n,r s.i r'w-k. ,,-j-.r .-.- u 1

rht.ixi.. .i . I ,r uuuiing is surer man that if, a person will use persevering industry he will be successful. No matter what his

circumstances in life may 1, hcthcr!eaU only with his P,ic character, lie rich or poor. Look around upon commu-. harbored no ill feeling against Inn, pcrnily and see how few of ihose that occu- sonally. Their social relation, ,., far as py respectable stations in life, or enjoy they had had existence at all, had always the possession of wealth, were born un- been or a courteous nature. But as Tor derthe smiles of fortune. The aspirins hi public rhamrtor hn k.i

youth should never be discouraged if he be excelled by some who have more talent or better opportunity for improve ment. If those who have superior talent rorri riiiiinn nnta. f r a r I

0""""ti unit ceiore us, jiurneaio abusing Mr. Hudson, of Massalet our motto be "perseverance," and ifjehusetts, whom he called a preacher, and we do not fully realise our desires we said he hod Uttered against the resident shall nol look back upon the time we have of the United Stales what he could not spent as lost.but we shall look upon it proclaim against a private gentleman, with inexpressible satisfaction. Consid-j were he not a clergyman, without suberingthe gratification which it gives us, jjecling himself to a challenge. At last the time spent in the acquisition wilLhe wound up will, the expiration of his

seem as nothing while the possession will oe an inextiaustable fund or enjoyment. We should never regard the lime as lost which we spend in the pursuit of know.cUC. .nouersnoi now intricate ir.e study we must apply ourselves unceasInJ f. .. . a I ingly in order to make the desired attainment, which money cannot buy and time alone can efface. But whilst we are endeavoring to enroll our names upon the list of great men let us remember we must be actuated by worthy motives, for worthy motives invariably lead to woithy deeds such deeds as will meet the approbation of worthy and honorable men. Some men seem to care but little for the world or its inhabitants so they can but satisfy their avaricious disposition, and hoard up treasures. But such men are not at all calculated to fulfill- the duties required at their hands. We were placed here to live as social beings, and to assist each other as far as practicable, but this cannot be done without cultivating those social feelings of our nature. All selfish and sordid motives must be eradicated. Those who retire meditate mischief to exasperate their fellow men--whose whole thoughts are employed about sel$sh purposes, and who never sympathise tttl Ihelf fellow men in their Jimtn but indulge only the hope of self-gratification may be numbered among the most miserable of all men. Then in order to fulfill with honor the stations assigned u here below, a thorough reformation musi take place. All those passions which de tract from the genera good, which tends to destroy the social feelings and drive so cial enjoyment from us must be entirely obliterated before we can be useful either to ourselves or fellow creatures. Pride, haughtiness, stubbornness, . selfishness and illwill are insurmountable barriers to every man in the way to usefulness and honor. When they and all like passions are eradicated then will men appear in the image of their Maker. All that is no ble and lovely will beam forth from his eye, and eradiate from "his countenance. Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot. Waseinctoh. Dec. 21, 184G. The Senate held but an hour's session to-day, though wuch was done during that hour. Col. Barrow's resolution of enquiry concerning the alleged intrigue of Mr. Polk with Santa Anna, will be apl to mak the fur fly tome! In the House Mr. Seaborn Jones of Ga., look the liberty of making himself appear very ridiculous. He started off in a tangent to reply to and misrepresent first, Mr. Winlhrop and then Mr. Gentry, and the gallant maimer in which those gentlemen, one after the other, overturned the Georgia Locofocoo and eulogist of Mr. James K. Polk, was pleasing, instructive and edifying in an eminent degree ! Mr. Winthrop was indignantly eloquent "in his rebuke of Mr. Jones for misrepresenting him. He pronounced that gentleman's statement, in regard to his position, totally unfounded and void of a particle of truth. After this Mr. Jones let him alone and turned to Mr. Gentry, and hertoo he met with a t-eries of playful, calm, but resolute rebuffs that completely overthrew him. He strove to make it appear that Col. Geniry had been uncourteous enough to charge the President with ! nllerjnj B He-a falsehood ! Col. Gentry Ra;(j no. he jjj not do this; what he had a5(j was thal ,ne prtsjdent had ingeniousnilyar6ned m hi9 message to make the nd ; , . nd he proceeded to

how from the proof that the Presidentsand dumb, to visit that Instntion, and,

had aiseripd a nolitieisn and a public' man, what was not a fact. Mr. Jones thought it a heinous offence to charg- so goo 1 a man as Mr. James K.

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" - ..... ... mankind I Col. Gentry said he had nothing to do with Mr. Tolk's private cliarnrtcr lie . . - . w . . "i tiv. u iiir- Ft ulleman from Georgia not to press him too far in that regard I Finally, Mr. Jones let the gallant and self-possessed Tennesseean alone, and . ... hour, and Mr. Morse, of Louisiana, ..Main ed the floor, amid half a dozen anxious Locofoco competitors, for to morrow. It is true. I believe, that the Adminislration has decided upon askin Congress , establish a law creatine ,1.1 m,.nf Lieutenant General of the Army w hich is to be a grade above the offices held by Generals Scott and Taylor in the Army, and also to be clothed with certain diplomatic functions. This oflic?, British in its name and chararter, is to be conferred upon Col. Thomas H. Benton, who has consented to accept it, if created and tendered to him. The Administration has approached him. on the suhject, and he has yielded his consent to take the high and responsible station. Mr. Calhoun has also been sent for und conferred with the Administration. It is presumed that he yields his consent to this appointment of his great antagonist, as a means of getting rid of him in the Senate, and perhaps for other reason?. In England lhe general offices in the Army runup after this fashion: "Briga dier Genera!," "Major General," "Lieuenant General," and "Generator ' Com mander in Chief." I believe there are now several "Lieutenant Generals" in Bngiana. Ine wne tTi "vyellington is ihe "General" or "Commander in Chief." How our greatest Locofocos love to ape the English titles and fashions I The young men of Charleston, S. C, have done the genteel thing in coniributing $307 to Kelly, the gallant teamster of the late Eujor Ringgold, as a slight token of their admiration of his bravery, hones ty and fidelity. It is now. while I am writinjr, half past eleven o'lock at night, and the cars due from Baltimore at half past Feven, have not yet arrived. Considerable apprehen sion is felt for the safely of the passen gers. POTOMAC. Elitorlal Convention. Pursnant to previous notice and arrange menls, a considerable numHer l the Edi tors and publishers of newspapers within the State of Indiana, convened in the State Library Rooms, at II o'clock A. M. on Wednesday, Pec. 9 h, 184G. The following were the persons pres ent: ExEdilors Nathaniel Bolton, Indian apolis; John Diwlinj, Torre Unite; Thomas Dowling, do ; Samuel, B. Parker Connersville; Samuel B. Gokins, Terre Haute; Douglass Msguire, Indianapolis: John B Dillon, do ; Samuel F. Covington, Rising Sun; S. B. N. Noel, Indianapolis; C. L.Murray, Monoque'; J.B. Liwr, Hloomington; Richard W. Thomson, Terre Haute; W. F. Hutchen, Princeton. Active E litors. Goo. A. Chapman, Indianapolis; John D. Defrcfs, do. J. P. Chapman, do ; John S. Spann. do.; Henry W. Beecher, do ; II. F. West, do ; J. H. Jordan, do.; John R. Jones, Vinoennes; John B. Semans, Lafayettp; W. H. Withers, Muncietown. D. S. Danaldson, Terre Haute: Jas. II. Hunt, Cambridge: Wm. Bausman, Crawfordsvillr; Solon Tinman, Covington; Jas. P. Jenks ,Laf ij ette; Wm. Stewart, Connersville, Mr. Davidson, Bloomington; John II. Scott, Parti; J. M. Hanna, Greencastle. On motion of J. D. D rrcM, Nathiniel Bolton was called to the chair and J. B. Semans appointed Secretary. After a few remarks from the Chair as I to the objects of the Convention, an invitaiion, was tendered to its members by Mr. Gen. A. Chapman, on behalf of Mr. Blackledge, of lhe Institution for the deaf after witnessing tha cviJenres of the pro Ificiency on the part of the pupils, to partake rf a repa-t prepared for the occa sion

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-. .u o.j mo utui iic uju5 iu near. 6UU the dumb to speak, the members of the Convention partook of a roost substantial and elegantly prepared repast. After which the Convention adjourned to 7 o'clock in the evening to meet at the Roberts' Chapel. eveni.no session. At the hour appointed the Convention assembled, and was called to order by the Chairman. John B. Dillon, Esq., entertained the members of the Convention and others in attendance, with an able, instructive and eloquent addresn, upon the history, progress and influence of the Press. On motion, Messrs. Defrees, Danaldson and Seamana were appointed a committee to wait on Mr. Dillon, and request a copy of his address for publication. Messrs. Chapman and De frees kindly offered to prinr503 copies of the address in Pamphlet form, at their own expense for the use of the editors or the State; which proposition was thankfully accepted by the Convention with the understanding that the press of the State generally copy the same. On motion of Mr. Jones, a committee of five was appointed to prepare business for the action of this Convention, & to re port to-morrow evening; Wherefore the following gentleman were appointed said committee, viz: Messrs, Jones, Defrees, Geo. A Chapman, Donaldson and Sernans. On molion of Mr. Bausmin, a Centra j Committee of seven was sppointed whose duty it shall be to make the necessary prepalory arrangements for the next annual Editorial Convention. The committee consists of Messrs.Bausman, of the People's Press, Crawfords ville; Geo. A. and J. P. Chapman, of the Stale Sentinel; Danaldson, of the Wabash Expiess; Defrees of the State Journal: Beecher, of the Farmer and Gardner: and Jones, of the Western Sun. On motion ofMr.Semans, it was. Hesolved. That the thanks of this Con vention be tendered to Alvin N. Blarkedge, Esq., of Indianapolis, for the sumpuous and elegant Dinner furnished to lie ' j j.ia as.cinoied ai m Capital creditable alike to his liberality and taste. The committee then adjourned, to meet again at 7 o'clock on to morrow evening, in the Ways and Means Committee Room of the House of Representatives. Thursday Evening, Dec. 10, 1516. The Covention met pursuant to adjourn ment, the president in the chair. Mr. Junes, from the committee appointed to prepare business for the action of the Gonvention, made a Report, which, after undergoing discussions and amendment, was adopted in the following form: Mr.' President: The committee, whose duty it was to prepare business for the action of the Editorial Convention now assembled at Indianapolis, have instructed me to report that they know of no busi ness which it would be proper to recom mend for the action of the Convention, with reference to prices of printing, &c., but have directed me to report the fol lowing preamble and resolutions, and re commend their adoption. Whereas, The EJitorial Convention which assembled at Indianapolis, on the 9th day of Jrnuary, 1815, to take meassure to elevate lhe character of the press of Indiana, in the adoption of a resolution upon that occasion, did consent to abstain from personal abuse of each other through their respective papers; and vhereda, said resolution has to a great degree had its desired effect in elevating the tone of the press and in preserving the reputation of the brethren of the quill. Therefore, be il. 1 Resolved, That the spirit and letter of said resolution be adopted as the rule and guide of our future action. 2 Resolved, That it is the duty of editors to reason without abuse to write without fear, but at all times let candor, honesty and truth mark our differences. 3 Resolved, That we feel a deep and abiding interest in the prosperity of our beloved Slate, and will not suffer party spirit to prevent us from giving our hear ty co-oparation to all laudable efforts to reseue the State from her embarrassments. 4. Resolved, That we have heard with regret that a number of editors in this State have been in the habit of underbidding for printiug.which barely piys for the labor and expense, even at the established prices, and that the members of this Convention cannot consent hereafter to fellowship those who may continue to practise upon such an unmanly principle,

5 Resolved, That while we are willing to work for the Slate or fo: counties as cheap as for any person or employer, we look upon it as an uncalled for interfer ence in our business, for the Legislature to pass laws restricting us in our common charges and reatonmble profits, for woik done for either or any ofthemjand here after when the prices to be paid by law for State or county printing and advertising are meted out in tbe penuries and il liberal spirit that characterized some of the allowances made by the Legislature in former years, we pledge to each other that our presses shall not perform labor for such inadequate compensation ihm arbitrarily and unjustly imposed and which must result in the injustice of compell ing us to charge ghet upon other crapolyers. On motion, it wss GRcsolvsd, That the editors in tten oanceupon mis Convention will send a copy of their respective papers for pre servation in the State Library and another copy for the use of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. 7 Rctolted, That the thanks of this Convention be tendered to the trustees of Roberts Chapel, for their kindness in permitting us to ue their basement 8 Resolved, That the proceedings of tin, Convention be published in all the paper" represented here, and that those editors in the State who are not present, be requested to give them an insertion in their res pective papers. After which the Convention adjourned sine die N. BOLTO.V, Pres'u Jno. B. Semaks, Sec'y. , INDIANA.LEGISLATURG douse or repbisextatives. Mmday Morning Dec. 21f, 184G. Mr. Julian, from the jud'.cary commit tee, to whom was referred petition No. 16, from Daniel Mace and others, praying the appointment of a reporter to the su preme couit, hare had the same under consideration,and direct me to report, that the Hon. Isaac Blackford, h has been 'or the last sixteen years reporter of the decisions of thai court.has discharged that duty with great ability, and with muc'i satisfaction to th public, in very respect, except as to the tardiness with which Ihe Under these circumstances, the com mittee thought proper to call on Judge Blackford, for the purpose of ascertaining from him, whether, in his opinion, he could, and would, prepare and publish, in future, the decisions of "the court, with such despatch as, in the opinion of the committee, the public interest reqmres;and the committee were authorized by him to day to the " House, "that he would com plete the7ih volume of his reports by the May term, 4847' of the court, in which volume will be included, all cases not yet reported, up to and including all cases decided at the November term, 1315, and, if possible, a portion of the cases decided at the May term, 1840; that by the Novem ber term, 1817, he would publish the first part of the 8lh volume, including therein all the cases not before reported, of May lerm,1846,all lhe cases decided at ihe Nov. term, 184G, and a portion of the cases de cided at the May term, 1817; and that, from thenceforward, he would publish by each succeeding term of the court, the cases decided at each preceding term, includ ing the cases uot repotted of May term 1817." The committee are further authorized by Judge Blackford to say to the House, "that if he does not comply, as above staled, he will nol only decline the business of reporting, but will recommend the appointment of a regular reporter."With these ficts in view, the committee recommend that no legislation be at present had on the subject; and the committee ask to be discharged, &c. And the qicstiun bsingon concurring in lhe report of the committee Mr. Yaryan sa;d: He could not concur in the conclusions of the committee, although no one entertained deeper gratitude towards Judge Blackford for the labors he had given to his reports, and lhe manner Le had discharged the duties of reporter. A monument cl brass would be but a well merited testimonial of our deep sense of the obligations we are under to him, for having so admirably and ably elucidated the principles of our law; and thus settled questions which might other wise have produced continued litigation. But the matter now before us is one in which the bar has fell a deep inleres'; for. however excellent the reports, the tardy manner in which, of Ule years, they have been published, has occasioned diffinlties j t'it must be obviated. The report before . intimates lhat such difficulties do exist is the remedy it propcrae an adequate i . onef

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IT n r " It ,n n . I : . . - w. Ui vUi.3iiuj,,on we supreme court can conslst of but three judges, and it h a well-krro wn fact that cases, in which vast amounts of property tre involved, have been pending, ar,er being submitted, for five tears. The court is now behind upards or seven' hundred cases. Da not these facts show a necessity thai each one of the judges should devote his whole time to thesj cases? Can one of 'them givoWhi time to reporting? Mint net labor thus bestowed be at the expense of parties ine court? But we "sre told that Judge Blackford does Bs much as either of the other judges; it being the practice of each to decide an equat number ofcas -es. This is true, but the cause why more is r.ot done by Judges Dewey and Perkins, is, rhat their labors are limited by those of Judg(, Blackford. And thus the business of reporting not only curtails the number of cases which the laiier eonM determine, but the' former also. Janctr of these facts, is it a matter or surprise that there is snch a vast inmni.in.r busiuess? And tri what extent U it further to be accumulated? ' ' This question is easily'delormined. ' If Judge Blackford can publish the reports at the times stated in th; report of the committee, it must be by an increased at-, tention towards them. However untiring the industry of the' judge maybe.it . haa heretofore been tasked to the utmost;and wilh increasing years and infirmity whatever additional labor will be given, must be taken from the time now bestowed on the decision of case. Nor is it to be expected that the other members of the court will perform more than him; for receiving eqrta! pay, their duties must be equal. The" emoluments he derives from the reports are no doubt much greater than the salary given to him -as judge; it could hardly, therefore, be expected that his duties as julge, would be performed by tha other members of the court that he might reap the richer harvest. If Judge Blackford were poor, and the olhert wealthy, such expectation, might not be unreasonable, hat he is rich. . one of the roost wealthy men in thisplace, and without those' strong induce- v menls to the accumulation of wealth which influence the' hends of families. If fame be his object in seeking to retain, the situation of reporter', the measure of his fame 'already" acqniftS? f full. ' IJsw mcju.-.uUit w. napjftyn'liK naKe t to the latest existence of jihe Stale Thns sttualed. is it not our'duty to ,.as by persoul cqnsiderations.ho wever strong uiey may De, and look to lhe interests of the State? Ought we not, by the appointment ol a reporter, ta require the judges to give their undivided attention to Uie rapidly increasing business before them, and speedily to make known their decisions throughout tbe State- . In advocating theseopinions, Mr. Yaryan disclaimed being. influenced by political motives. r He did not wish that the reporter should be appointed by the legislature, b-.it wou'd prefer, that lhe judges of the supreme court should exercise that power. Let the court. select its own re. porter; and let it also, have the power to remove him at its pleasure. t . . Il is said that no one can so well report these decisions as Judge Blackford. In this opinion, great ss were the merits of the reports, he could not concur. But it is a fact that tie more recent volumeswere not so, valuable as the other becauee the notes are fewer. Every lawyer knows well their valne, and the reason of this difference can be fonnd only in ihe fact that Judge Bblackford hss not had time ln enrich the decisions of the court by ref erence to anthoritics. . Mr. Secrest replied to Mr. Yaryan. lie said that. . there was no occasion, to erect a m&ntiment .to Judge Blackford to per petrate his uamer let him alone and he will build up to himself a nvtaumenl more durable than of brass or ston-. . He asked where was the man to be compared to the Judge in laborious researcli? Ha eyen de nied iiihimsalf all sjjial i ltrrco-irse and that relaxation from loii thai other prized so highly. He did not lake from the doties of the judge to. write out his reports, but whilst others slept he w rot-: And if the reports are now behind, it i to be at- . tributed to his ill health during the past spring-and summer. . Who, asked Mr. Secrcst, can supply hi place? II is reports are quoted not only throughout our own country bat beyond the broad Atlantic. Can this be taid of the . reports of Illinois, or of Ohio, or of Kentucky? t Where is the lestimouy that the othr judges do not do as much as . they ought 7 And as to there being a want of notes in the later volumes, lhe tame necessity f.r ihem does not exit, tcaui the reports have settled ail ihesjreat principles of law; and to its own deriion the court itself . usually roferJ. . Tiieiepjrt i concurred in.

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