Indiana Centinel, Volume 4, Number 34, Vincennes, Knox County, 16 December 1820 — Page 3

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. ' Tiit liitlc dugs, and all Trsy, filafc, ami S.recllicart see they ba-'k r! :r.e ' In the Onti.l of October 23, wc noticed the emigrafori to Missouri, in an article, which, as we said before, received the unqualified absent of the good men of this neighborhood, nrfl of oil others with whom we hv conversed. Thi article, v.nrxceplior ble as it is, received the aiumidvci M-ni of the founr editor of the Te$n, a !itti piper kitelv printed somewhere ahot Salem, in this stile.. lint tliis iiniin idvori:)!i wp promptly proved (o con-: t only of mangling, perversion. and nuf'twvUd 'insinuation. Agui.ist vuch dispraise we h ive no defence : they are he weapons of little mind?-, which may injure with the iguoraut, but arc harinwith discriminating and honorable feeling. And they ore the distinguishj ig features of a little mind, that it is jaaloMS, envious, obstinate and unforgiving ; tli.it it is as malicious aau ape, and in every thing spiteful, snarling, censorious and capricious, as imitative as a m.jnkcy. This may account for the bustle among u the small r;" of the state whenever the Ccnliuel appears among thorn. If any stranger to the country wishes $0 see a specimen of the genius af our editors, let hira take the three notched road, and enquire for .Ve ic-Albany then, lir his further gratification, let him turn about, and look sh trp for the track of the wheel that leads to Brookvillc, Lidiaua The talents conspicuous in the printers ajtbotn places, will give hnn a very correct idea of the abilities of the whole, and a high opinion of the taste of the good people of the State. The Who Albany man opened upon is respecting our remarks on Missouri we exposed his mean attempt at deception, since which we have heard no more of him ; but the printers at BrooheiUe have followed on the cry, with the same motives, but with less success j for the JYiw Albany man garbled, cut up, and omitted such parts of our remarks, as did not suit his purposes, and published the remainder in his own form ; while the Brookvillc gentry have reprinted the article entire, which answers for itself, and completely refutes all their reflections on our principles. A3 a further specimen, however, of the course which these little ones take towards me, I sip 11 copy such parts of one ot their late editorials; as are neQfsary ; and briefly give my opinion of each at its, conclusion : 44 It is somewhat extraordinary that the extension of Negro Slavery should find an advocate in the Editor of a public paper in the State of Indiana." It would be extraordinary, if true but the insinuation is false, as regards the Indiana Caitincl. " The following article from the pen of the Editor of the Indiana Cenhnel published at Vincennes manifests the same feeling towards Missouri as is prevalent in the slave states Uhj same disposition to praise her institutions ; and to under value those of the free states." False. " All the emigrants on their way to that country aae "good looking people-'' their waggons are drawn bv excellent horses and "surrounded by N eohoes, Sattle and other Stock." I never said so there are as ugly people in Missouri as in Indiana ; which is not saying much for them " Its constitution is said to 1fe superior to that of Indiana, because a much great er degree ot power is vested m the exec utive and judiciary departments, and of course, less left with the people." True. " It is a fact that at the present salaries the people can command the best talents in the state (Indiana)." Fahc. " What he says respecting the soreness of the Eastern Politicians on the subject, and the injustice and impolicy of refusing lo accept the constitution of Missouri ; the danger of exciting " sectional irritations," and the necessity of attending t ) other questions of paramount interest, is exactly the lamruajre used bvthe warmest advocates for the extension of slavcFalsr. "The expressions of fear for the consequences of sectional irritations and loal jealousies come with but a bad grace from the very men who in the. heat of the contest on the Missouri question, were loud in their denunciations of " civil war' :uii " fire and sword" if congress would not accede to their favorite project. Like them (hi editor attempts to salve his language over with a few cant and pharisait al exniessi ns of deprecation of the principles and regret for the existence of Slavery ; Uc say pnansaicai uccause their reluctance to meet the question on constitutional ground, their unwarrantable hc;;t and resort to tiircats, and the great and general interest taken in every thing relating to Missouri, by the friends of slavery, proves such expressions to be falKe." Tiiis paragraph is all perversion a saddle upon the wrong hore. The u men, who in the beat of the contest on the Missouri Quests, were" the first k louden " in their dcniundions of civil War, and fire and sword, if Congress would nnt nrrprfeto' tlirir favourite pro ject," were the members from the Eas-

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are truV sorry to add, it wa from them1 we fir.t learnt the probability of a dissolution of the Union. The members generally from the Eastern states nre more celebrated for their intelligence than their patriotism. They have more talents than love of country ; and it is painful to suspect that some ct them are determined once more to open the Missouri Question, end pursue it, although the convulsion of their country should be the consequence. Should they do this from motives only of philanthropy, and a just regard for the rights of the human race, there might be some excuse for their thoughtless zeal, but we think wo can trice the hand of England in tins thing of England, remorseless, inconsistent England, who has made the slave subject her hobby to ride into more power

who h is spent millions of dollars to abolish the abominable trade in black skins, while she keeps thousands of her white ones in more horrible impressment, and scourges them, from zone to zone, with the lash of more inhuman and un blushing tyranny : of England, design ing, perfidious Lnghnd, who, m her deal ings with thes states, has always held out the olive branch of peace, & the poisoned chalice of luxury with cue hand, cy the purse of golden bribery with the other. If the hand of England be not at work on the American Slave Question, it is the first time she ev er neglected so fair an opportunity of injuring a rival without danger of being called to account for it. A fox once went into a ' mask-mnker's shop to examine its contents. He picked up a mask, and admired the regularity ol its features : but, when he inspicfcted it thoroughly, and found it to be chiefly pistes-board, he smiled and remarked " This is a decent head a very good looking head iis a pity tlicre is nothing in This is offered to the reflection of some of th6se who have the management of public prints in Indiana ; who strut and carry their pasteboard skulls about with as much seif-importance as if there was something in them ; while in fact, they were made but for little else than to hang their hats on, while their jaws and tongues seem to be placed under them merely for the purposes of eating and drinking. I was once something like a believer in the doctrines of fatality ; that each created being must of necessity till the part intended for him by his maker ; and that he, who was born to be hung, could never be drowned ; but I have been quite sceptical of late, ojid involve J in singular uncertainty ; when I see certain men, born for other uses, so impudently attempt to pervert their destiny by pre tending to be lawyers and editors ot news papers : like honest Trail of New Alba nv, the lovely Blanch of UrookviTle, and the modest, un presuming Sweetheart of ocurrsomjue ; 01 wuom 11 may wen DC - i I Ml - f 1 ill said, that it is lucky for him that he is a s'andtng candidate for oihee ; for if he kept any other position, -he would remain without notice in the crowd, and nobody bo charged w ith want of perception. As to the Missouri Question, we sincerely hope it may terminate in harmony, and according to the letter of our national constitution. We most sincerely w ish that the immutable rights of man, which color cannot alienate, may be maintained ; that every human beiajr in Missouri may be left in the enjoyment of " L.1FE, Ijibfrty, and the pursuit of his own happiness j" and that no privilege may be surrendered, the exercise of which is compatible with the honor, peace and prosperity of society. This has been our constant text : this has been the theme of all our declamation on the subject. As for those shameless prevaricators, who still continue to per vert our meaning, and slander our mtentionsrwe shall take no notice of their cant in future. We have more interesting du ties to perform ; more pleasing tasks to accomplish. They may w hine and bark as constantly as tv:ey choose, they shall not again interrupt our avocations. They may continue to yelp and snarl, "m And lift tlwelr legs, with currish sleight, " At every thing that stands upright, excited either by icalousv, or necessity : and they may do it with impunity. We have enough to do with those who deserve attention ; and shall not trouble ourselves with the squeakiugs of such mast-leu editors. Cp We have inserted this week the Messages of the President of the United States and the Governor of Indiana. It would be strange if these communications wire not worthy of attention ; and we particularly recommend them to the perusal of our readers ; ami we beg they would be careful in noticing their observations on the state of the times, and the causes cf the present hardships suffered by the people. The people of Knox district would not all believe the Ccntincl on tins subject before the late election ; but these executives Kiust certainly be believed ; if they arc not, let the infidels wait till the cloe of the session of our legislature, and thev will see 44 confirmation strong" enough. What do the President and the Governor say is the cause of the present hard times through the United States ? Ho they charge it to the Sttam Jilill, or to the State Bank and Bra;uhe$ of Indiana ! Answer me, ye who ranted and canted, and told so many lies and sw ore to them, too, before the election : Yi, " xeho sigWd and rroanl For public good, and meant your oicn " O, " you have made sweet work, you anu vour voices : loumaue me sunuu

candidates ; and yv tare got yo:ir candidates into a fine predicament see i your lying can help them out of it. A common lie lakes ten more to support it ; but the lies you printed and circulated, were so base, so malicious, so unqualified, and so void even of the semblance of truth, that it will require all your ragg ed lives to invent justifications. They outstripped all that were ever said or sung in the English language. They exceeded every thing since the base art of base electioneering was thought of; they were so brazed, so barefaced, and yet unblushing. You elected your candidates , but those very members now curse you for your pains and impudence with all their hearts. Go on, gentlemen do something to entitle you to some small portion of respect for once endeavor to be manly and honorable. You forced your friends into a pretty scrape do try to help them out of it. It is true, the task is not so "easy as lying," and lying will not answer. Try the truth, for once if that will not exonerate them, you had better be all hung together, like Wethcrsfieid onions,

titty qft'a rope. ICP Wc have good authority for be lieving that the election for speaker of the House of Itepresentitivcs in Con gress, resulted in the choice of John W . Taylor, of New York, after 22 baiiots, in opposition to Mr. Low.ndLs, ot South Carolina. If any thing 6ffcZ: had influence in this contest, it has an omnious squinting to wards Missouri. ItWc omitted publication last week, tor the following reason : the waggon er, w ho had paper in charge for us from Louisvihe, owing to the bad roads, killed one hni;f arid un;indp1 nmiiher nnd he said it was Currently reported on the wnv. that dend nnl ivnimJe.l (HpnrP not very smart travellers. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. Corydox, Nov. 59, 1820. The General Assembly met on the 27lh. The Senate elected James Mor rison, Secretary, Henry Batman, DoorKeeper; House of Representatives elec ted William Graham, Speaker, IV. W. fVick, Principal Cicrk, Ilcnru P. Thorn ton, Assistant Clerk, and John Jloore, door keeper. The election for Spenker, was 1 contended tor warmly ; we had fourbaIlots, before a choice, J. Sullivan, of Jef-1 ferson was run in opposition to Granarn. The Ranking interest has been pushed at, from every quarter ; however, the many committees appointed, upon their j own motions, were discharged to-dav, 1 and the whole subject referred to one committee The Governor to-day made a lengthy communication on the subicct of Ranks, that will be printed and Vorwardetl to you it proves much: therefore wnl he interesting to tnc people. Extract r.f a letter from the City Washington, to the Editors. of House of Representatives, Nov. 14th, 1820. On yesterday weballotted seven times, without a choice, for Speaker of the House. The leadinsr candidates were John W. Taylor, of New-York, and W. Lowndes, f South Carolina Mr. Tayinr ior tne most part ieu, and on one ballot wanted onlv two votes of a majority of the whole number given. are now again ballotting, and before I seal this line I presume we shall know who is Speaker. 1 he House is tolerably lull for the second day of the session The Missouri Question is spoken of, and l am or opinion the feelings of fast sessiou are vet alive. 1 hone, however J that the speeches of last session will not uc levivew. mhiic i wine, tne result of the 8th ballot is announced. It is for I avlor 04, Lowndes oO, Smith, Md. 30 9th ballot, lavlor CM, Lowndes 47, Smith S3 10th ballot, Taylor 74, Lowndes 32, Smith 50 1 Kh ballot, Taylor 6.1, Lowndes SI, Smith 50 ICthballot, Taylor 47, Lowndes 23, Smith 53, Sergeant 19. 13th ballot, Taylor 32, Lowndes 30, Smith 48, Sere-cant 32. 14th ballot," Tay lor 27, Lowndes 37, smith 42, Sergeant 35. 15th tallot, Taylor 26, Lowndes 55, smith 27, sergeant 52. We are going on to a sixfeenth ballot, the House having refused to adjourn. Indicia Gazette. ,V?r- York, JSTov. G. Ilr.yti. The recent death of Christophe, one of the Presidents ol' Hay ti, and the strong wish manifested by his sub jects to come under the Government of Boyer, are matters of the utmost interest not only t the inhabitants of Hayti, hut to those with whom they have com mercial relations, and to free people of coior every where, lhe government ot Royer has been 1 eprcsensed as mild and paeihc at least as much so as the cir eumstances of the Island will admit. He is very desirous for the encourage nvent of science and the arts, and indus trious people of color arc gladly received into his dominions, and a certain sum paid for their passage. It affords indeed an asylum tor such people which de serves the attention of the American Colonization Society. After the dsasters which have attended our African Colony, it is hoped that some enquiry will be made relative to Hayti, which i of encreasi?d interest, since the death of Christophe. -V. Y. Col. From the Columbian Register. Leghorn Bonmts vs. Christian Ifumilitjf. Three hundred aud fcixty Leghorn

Bonnets' tfere distinctly coWcd cn tnc last Lords-day evening, at a house of public worship in thi city : the whole number would probably eicced Jive hun dred, but from the local situation of the writer, it was impossible to enumerate them. Averaging these bonnets at a low estimate of ten dollars each, presents the necessary sum of thirty-six hundred dollars to decorate the heads of a part of our religious community. This may be called a pool tax" with a vengeance 1 and an argument incontrovertible of the holy zeal of those who w ear them. 'I he writer would not, perhaps, have noticed this bundle of straic, had not the officiating clergyman dwelt so long and so loud upon the importance of Christian humilityto enjoin the importance of which appeared to be the prominent object ot his discourse. But to hear from the sacred desk s many repeated injunctions to humble and debase ourselves, to disregard the vain glory of this world, and to repent in dttst and ashes, it occurred to rny miiUl,and the occurrence was naturalthat oar ladies must all of them have repented and humbled themselves long ago or, before thby bought their bonnets, as rolling in dust and ashes would not answer for them. Now, Mr. Printer, can there be any thing under heaven moie ludicrous can any thing operate with greater force to bring religion and public worship into entire-disrepute, than to witms a professed follower of the meek and lowly

Jesus bending heisell belore the altar of God, supplicating his mercy, and pray ing lor the extension 01 his cause aim the diffusion of his holy woid with money enough on her head anil back, I had almost said, to supply the. out-lit of an hast Indian Missiunarrr II thi.se who call themselves the followers of Cod those who are seeking the eternal welfare of their friends and neighbors, do not set before us siuners, a better exampie of meekness, (saying nothing of econonuf) vou mav safely calculate there will Be few convcits of real Christianity. GERMAN WONDERS. A German Cembersr Journal asserts, that an artist at Cemberg, in Pergia, has constructed a watch which imitates the human voice, and answers questions in German and Polish, besides executing musical airs. Ay. FepUb. Cottrnoy, December 1. The Legislature has elected Messrs. Daniel J. Caswell, John H. Thompson, and Nathaniel Kwin, the electors tf President and Vice President ; and it is understood they will vote for James Monroe for President, and Daniel 1).. Tompkins for Vice President. AIM! THE following valuable Til ACTS and Lts of li.VD, viz : 266 1-3 ACRES Of LAND, lying in the old donation. and beins part of Lot No. 40, situated at the distance of seven Miles from Vincennes. This Land is of an excellent quality, well timbered, and having several SPRINGS of never failing water on the same Sai1 tract, is well worth thg attention of any person who leels uisposeu to purcnase a goou TT A "O 1K.X In the vicinity of town. AlsoA Lot of LAND, Lying on Market Street, between Watcr ami Second Street, said LOT fmnt. on Market Street4, Twenty-five feet. anu exteiws oacK nineiy-iivc feet, and is the one adjoining the LOT upon which Dickson and WiUon have lately cr ected a Brick Store, and dwelling house. Said LOT presents the best situation for business in the place, and afford a good speculation for the Merchant or Mechanic, disposed to purchase. Also A Lot of Land, At the corner of Vigo and Second Street. containing 320 Square feet. square Also Jl Lot of Land, Lying in Terre-Haute, and numbered "95" on the plat of suid town. This Lot is situated v,u the Public Souare. fronting the Court-House. A good and. sufiicient title will be given to the purchasers of the above de scribed property, and the terms made known by applying to the subscriber. John Law. Vincennes. Dec. 4. 1820. 34 -4 w Pindar's Works. FOR SALE, very low, a Set of 7LVDAR'S IY011KS. : elegantly hound, and lettered. Enquire at THIS OFFICE. Yincennes, December 8, 1S20. Militia Elections. ELECTIONS are ordered by Lieut. Col. Myeks, Comm. 1st Reg. 6th Div. Ind. Militia, as follows : In the company lately commanded by Cant. Blake, forCaptain. In the Company lately commanded by Capt. Saml. Emerson-, for Captain. And inth company lately commanded by Capt. Andrew Gardner, for Captain. All to take place wjSaturdar a. 1 in. - WU 11131. 'liecejbberll.l .i 34iw

Notice. next, at the house of Mr. BoudimtAu incennc, next door to Judge Parked, a variety of personal property, belonrinto the estate of George W Donald, E$ r. deceased, consisting of Household &Kitchcu FURNITURE, Almost new, and of the best qualify AS EXCKLLEST " ' Jersey Waggon And Harness Horses, Cows, &c. 4 1

.1 l s The Law Library, CF THE DECEASED ; Containing several hundred volumes oC the most valuable WORKS, and the latent editions. These ROOKS were verr carefully selected by Mr. M'DonaM for, his own use, and will be fnund to be tho best collection in the State. ' ALSO A creat variety of other Of almost every description, togthpe with Maps 5 Charts, &e, Thu Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,, and continue from day" to day, until th& property is disposed of. Terms will be liberal, and made known, on the day f Sale. lAAC BLACKFORD, Ad mV Vincennes. J)ec. 6, 180. 4-tf LIVERY STABLE Thomas II. Blackburn, H AS taken the large and commodioutL1VEHV STABLE, on Second Streer, and is now supplied with a good stock of Provender, ami will pav strict attention to all horses left in his care. His rate of keeping horses, are By the J ear. 2120 00 - 10 00 - 2 50 - 1 CO Jlonth, Week; Dau and Night, 50 He will also keep a number of HORr SES,tohirc. Vincennes, Nov. 17. S4-3w It. M. I'ANSON, MARKET STREET; Has Received, H(D(D BAGS ALLUM SALT, 100 BARRELS, do. 20 KEGS Best GUNPOWDER risiTivu -. ) 4 1.1 Vli. j QUEENSWARE, COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR, ALLSPICE, PEPPER. MADDER, INDIGO, GROCERIES, OF ALL KINDS. Together with an Assortment cf DRY GOODS, And HARD WARE, Vincennes, Nov. 4,1820. 29-fJw Medical Notice. Extract from theJFinutes of thejirst Medical Board, at their Semi-annual meeting, on the frst Monday in .Yormbf r, instant. I. 7ol-fff,That W.C. WrHITTLESEY, Philip Rartok, and L. S. Shulfk, be delegates to represent this Board at tho annual meeting of the State Medical Society, and to be a general correspond ing vommitiee. 2. W herea, by an Act of the Gener al Assembly of this Stale, this Board i. invested with corporate powers. There fore, Resolved ; That the Secretary col lect by law, or otherwise, all debts, fine and penalties due the Society, under it rules and regulations. By Order of the Society, W. C. WHITTLESEY, Pre$K Fro Turn. J. D. Woolvertok, Sec. pro. tern. Vincennes, Nov. 23, 1820. 32-3 vr Notice. To Benjanin OIney. I HAVE this 1 lay.dcpnsitcd with they County Treasurer .f Knox, Three. f)L lariand Twenty-five cents -being the tax, costs of sale and per centage allowed by law, on a lot of ground No.' 179 in Vincennes, listed to and sold as the property of the heirs of Anthony Rusharville for the present year' tatcs . and which you purchased at the sales oa the 13th Instant ; and have tince personally refused to receive the tax, cost and per centage, although tendered. . Louis Renez, Guardian to Ant. Rusharrille, fuir of Antlii. Rusliarvitle. deed. 1820. Blanks, .toy- sale hervv