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dollars 1 5 cents Pike, 4 dollars 30 Union, 51 dollars 93 cents, in all, .-

451 57

Sam total, $4-1.740 41 Delinquent credit- returned from 37 counties lor 1 024, the sum of 3,935 G7 Allowance for adverting - 539 25 For maps famished different counties - - 10G09 Probable delinquencies and allowances yet to be made, the sum of 1,300,00 Commissions on amount calculated to be paid - - 3,240 00

.s-8,820 02

Leaving a balance for the Treas-

u rv

, of

35,919 49

The following items constitute the State Debt: Treasury notes - 20,000 00

Road and Canal fund, principal and interest United States' assignees of Vincenncs Bank, Frederick Rapp, the sum of Seminary fund, the sum of Estimated interest for Treasury notes

C,200 80 2,210 34 5,000 00

971 7G

;oo ooo

Sum total, 34,G8

From which deduct the amount on

hand, amounting to

25,331

10

39

Leaving a balance of 9,300 71 All of which is respectfully submitted. AVM. H. LILLY, Aud. Pub. Accts.

LAWRENCEBURGH.

Friday, February 4, 1825.

The communication of "P," in answer to

the observations made in the last 'Spectator,'

has been received; but as both the writers

seem to have lost sight of the subject in di

cussion, and are descending to particulars which cannot receive a place in our col

umns, unless we depart from the principle

we wish to preserve inviolate ; we have,

therefore, postponed its publication indefn

itcly. It will, it is presumed, be a sufficient

apology to 4P,' for the exclusion of his piece to inform him, that we withhold no privi lege from him, which we would grant to oth

ers or exercise ourselves. We should be

happy to hear from him at any time, on any

other subject; and with the hope, that we

shall never agin be compelled to deny him place in our paper. Owing to the press of other matter, we were unable, in this day's paper, to lay before our readers, any of the Report of the Commissioners of the Ohio Canal; but we shall in our next number, make such selections from it as shall appear the most interesting, its length not permiting us to publish the whole.

Appointments by the Legislature;

John R. Porter, Esq. has been appointed President Judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit, and Benjamin J. Blythf, Agent for the State at the town of Indianapolis.

The Anniversary of the Victory of JVcxv-Or-leans, was celebrated at the City of Wash-

frcm his kind and fostering care. To prevent the abuse of power, it is absolutely necessary that some laws should be made, citheir bv custom or enactment: those of custorn or precedent, having a nearer connexion with the honour and character of an individual, are always more binding and observed more sacredly than those put in force by the hand of justice. It may be premature to

even suspect the persons who may preside

over the future destinies of this great rcpub

lie, with any improper use of the power en

trusted to them by the people yet, it ma)

not be going too far to say there is a possi

bility. To prevent a disease, is easier than to stay its progress after it has found root in

the system. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, January 6, 1825.

The Speaker laid before the House the

following message from the President, which was laid on the table, and ordered to be

printed: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States.

As the term ol mv service in tins higli

trust, will expire at the end of the present

session of Congress, I think it proper to in vitc your attention to an object verv inter

ting to me, and which, in the movement of

our Government, is deemed on principle.

equally interesting to the public. I have

been long in the service of my country, am

in its most difhcult conjecture, as well a

broad as at home, in the course of which I

have had a control over the public moneys

to a vast amount. If, m the course of mv

service, it shall appear, on the most severe

scrutiiry, which I invite, that the public havt sustained any loss by any act of mine, or o

others for which 1 ought to be held respon siblc, I am willing to bear it. If, on the oth

er hand, it shall appear, on a view of the law, and of precedents in other cases, that justice has been withheld from me, in any instance, as I believe it to be in man)", and greatly to my injury, it is submitted whether it ought not to be rendered. It is my wish that all matters of account and claims, between my country and myself, be settled, with that strict regard to justice which is observed in settlements between individuals in private life. It would be gratifying to me, and it appears to be just, that the subject should be now examined, in both respects, with a view to a decision hereafter. No bill would, it is presumed, be presented for my signature, which would operate cither for or ngainst me, and I would certainly sanction none in my favour. While here, I can furnish testimony, applicable to any case, in both views, which a full investigation may require; and the committee to whom the

subject may be referred, by reporting facts

now, with a view to a decision after my re

tiiement, will allow time for further infor

mation, and due consideration of all matter

relating thereto. Settlements with a person

in this trust, which could not be made

with the accounting officers of the govern

ment, should always be made by Congress, and before the public. The cause of the de

lay in presenting these claims, will be ex

plained to the committee to whom the subject may be referred. It will, I presume be made apparent that it was inevitable that from the peculiar circumstances at tending each case, Congress alone could dc

cide on it: and that from considerations of

delicacy, it would have been highly improper for me to have sought it from Congress at an earlier period than that which is now proposed the expiration of my term in this high trust. Oilier considerations appear to operate with great force, in favour of the measure which I now propose. A citizen

who has long served his country, in its high

The Senate and House of Representa-j insurrection; but we iiml nothing in the pa

est trusts, has aright, if he has served with

ington, on the oth January, by a numerous: fidelity, to enjoy undisturbed tranquility and

Ft. in nij iui ui. i iin lit; caiinoi expect to do, unless his conduct, in all peeuniary concerns, shall be placed, by severe

scrutiny, on a basis not to be shaken. This,

tnerelorc, forms a strong motive with me for the inquiry which I now invite. The publie may also derive considerable advantage from iho nrp.rodpnt. in the fntnro vrrTrooit

fscd in any of the Wards ofof (hc goveniment. It being known that :atest harmony and decorumUuch scrutiny was made in my case, it mav

form a new and strong barrier against the abuse of the public confidence in future. JAMES MONROE. fVushinrt'jn, Jan, 5, 1825.

nccting of the citizens. An address was pre

pared and presented to General Jackson; to which he returned, in a short but very feeling and expressive manner, his thanks. for the kind attention paid to him by his fellowcitizens. Although this meeting was the lar

gest ever witnessed

that city, the grc

prevailed throughout the assembly.

We invite the attention of our readers, to the subjoined communication of our venerable Chief Magistrate, made to Congress, inviting an investigation and settlement of his

pecuniary concerns. This act, of itself, if

there were net abundant reasons for our attachment to his administration, ought to a-

waken in the breast of every American th

warmest feelings of gratitude. The power which he now exercises, he is about to surrender into the hands of tc people, from which it emanated, not only in its pristine purity, but receiving additional importance

VOICE OF INDIANA TOWARDS LAFAYETTE!

Tlie folloieing Preamble and Resolutions ivcrc

introduced into the Scywie by JIr. Milroy and 7cerc adopted by both Houses unanimously : The committee to whom was referred a

joint Resolution of the General Assembly, directing them to take into consideration

the propriety of the General Assembly's ex

pressing tiieir sentiments in reference to

Major General Lafayette, respectfully re

port the following Preamble and Resolu

tions:

tives of the State of Indiana, in General As-

embly convened, would be deficient in res

pect to the feelings of their constituents.

md unmindful of their obligations to a distin

guished benefactor, did they fail to join the

xean of national gratitude aim unanimous

welcome to Major General Lafayette on the occasion of his late arrival in the United

States. It is scarcely necessary for them

to say that they unanimously accord with

the sentiments expressed towards their il

lustrious friend, by the chief magistrate of

the Union, and cordially add their sanction

to the provision in his favour recently enacted by Congress. The latter they view as the smallest return for his preeminent

services and sacrifices, the American people could make, or the guest of the nation

receive, it is tnc dignity oi a spectacle un

paralleled in the history of man, which they peculiarly feel and admire. Ten millions of hearts spontaneously oifering the homage of their gratitude to a private individual,

unsupported bv rank or power, lor services

long past, of the purest and most exalted character, whilst they furnish consoling ev-

idence that Republics are not ungrateful,

also carrv with them the delightful convic

tion that the sons of America have not de

generated from their fathers of the revolution. In pausing to contemplate with appropri

ate feelings this sublime example of popu

lar gratitude, united with reverence tor character and principles, the General Assembly learn with peculiar satisfaction that

it is the intention of General Lafayette to

visit the western section of the United

States. The felicity denied by a mysteri

ous providence to the Father of his countrv.

has, it is hoped, been reserved for his adopt

ed son. What the immortal Washington

V was permitted to see only through the darl vista of futuritv, will be realized in the full

ncss of vision by his associate in arms and

tdnrv.

The General Assembly hail with incx

pressible pleasure the prospect of this aus

picious viit. i hey cannot, they are aware

receive their benefactor m the costly abodes

of magnificence and taste, nor vie with their

sister states in the embellishments of a hos

pi tali ty, more brilliant than it is theirs to

oiler, but not more sincere, but they can

and do, in common with the whole Ameri

can people, welcome him to a home in their

hearts. They feel persuaded that he wii

take a deep interest in this part of our conn trv, which though not the actual theatre o

his generous labours, has emphatically

grown out of the glorious results of hia revolutionary services. On the west of the Al

leghenv mountains, our illustrious guest wil

behold extcusive communities ol ireemen which within the period of his own rccol

lection, have been substituted for the trackless wilderness. Where, forty years ago,

primeval barbarism held undisputed sway over man and nature, Civilization, Liberty, and Law wield the mild sceptre of equal rights. It is here that our illustrious friend will find his name, his services, and we trust his principles flourishing in perennial verdure. Here too may he enjoy the exulting

prospect of seeing them, in the language of

a favorite son of the west, transmitted with unabated vigour down the tide of time, to

the countless millions oi posterity. In accordance with the preceding sentiments, the General Assembly adopt the following resolutions: Resolved, That this General Assembly, in com

mon with their fellow citizens of the State and Union, entertain the highest admiration for the character, and the most heartfelt gratitude for the services of Major General Lafayette, and most cor-

dally approve of every testimonial of kindness and affection he has received from the people and government of the United States,

Resolved That in the opinion of this General As

sembly it would afford the highest gratification to

the citizens of Indian to receive a visit from their revered and beloved benefactor, the only surviving General of the American Revolution, and that the Governor of this State be requested without delay

to transmit to General Lafayette, this, with the pre

ceding resolution and preamble, accompanied by

an invitation to visit this State, at the seat of gov

ernment, or such town oa the Ohio river as the

General may designate.

Resolved, That the Governor of the State, to

gethcr with such officers and citizens as may find

it convenient to attend at the point selected oy uen. Lafayette, do receive him with the honours due to the guest of the state and nation, and that the Governor draw on the contingent fund for the payment

of all expenses incurred in executing these resolu

tions.

Resolved, That the Governor be requested to

transmit a copy of the foregoing preamble and res

olutions to the President of the United States, and

to each of our Senators and representatives ia Con

gress

pers relative to, the circumstance.

Gen. Paez, the intendant, had declared the department of Venezuela under martial law. and called on the inhabitants to aim against a government wearing a hostile attitude towards us.v We know not to what, this alludes, unless it be an expected attack from France, which was recently stated to have been threatened, in consequence of an alleged insult to the French ting. The first monthly packet from England arrived at Laguira on the 4th Dec. The papers contain accounts from Bogota to the 24th of October, but no later oHicial intelligence of the situation of the liberating army in Peru, than the 27th of August, wheji Bolivar was in the neighborhood Huanca, and it was expected would enter the place that day.

me uuiiMunhuiu, .u ueceniDcr o, conains the following article:

By letters from Bogota of the Gth of Oc-

ober, we have received a confirmation of

he information of the intelligence published n our 81st number, which is as follows:

6iThe Chilian squadron has captured the

Spanish line of batte ship Asia, and a brig

of war, proceeding from Spain.

Our squadron entered the partofCal-

ao, burnt the frigate Ceres, and captured

several other vessels.

Six hundred horses, which the enemy ossessed in the neighborhood of Lima, have

fallen into our hands" In consequence of

hese disasters, the Spaniards have cvacua ed Lima. The Peruvian campaign mav be said to

be concluded, since a happy commencement

must produce a favorable issue."

:uary 25.

IxDiAxwroLis, Ja:

A deputation of Indian Chiefs, principal

ly of the Cherokee nation, passed this ctay through Indianapolis, on their way to city

of Washington. The grand object they

have in view, is the investigation of docu

ments, co-existent with the first settlement.

of Vincenncs, Detroit and New Orleans,

relative to treaties with the r rench and oth

ers, which have heretofore reposed in oh' scurity. The recovery of these antique re

mains, will fill a chasm in history which has long remained open to conjecture, and in all probability have given birth to many unhappy consequences. Indianapolis Ga:.

No laws of a public nature hayc yet received the signature cf the Governor He has signed two resolutions of local importance. The business of the General Assembly is now in the "full tide of successful operation" From the multiplicity of business, it may be fairl y inferred, that the session will not terminaic before the 10th of February. lb.

The Legislature of Kentucky have passed a law organising a new Court of Appeals. Wm; T. Barry, James Haggin, Benjamin W. Patton, and John Trimble, have been appointed Judges, with a salary of 2000 dollars per annum. The court formerly consisted of three Judges, with a salary of 1500 dollars each. East India Burial sendee. During the funeral ceremony, which is solemn and affecting, the Brahims address the respective elements m words to the following purpose: O Earth! to thee we commend our brov

Ither; of thee he was formed, by thee he was

sustained, and unto thee lie now returns.

O Fire! thou hast claimed our brother;

during life he subsisted by. thy influence in nature; to thee we commit his body, thou

emblem of purity. May his spirit be purih-

ed on entering a new state ol existence.

O Air! while the breath of life continued,

our brother respired thee ; his last breath is

now departed; to thee we yield him.

O Water! thou didst contribute to the life of our brother; thou wast one of his sustaining elements. His remains are now dispersed; receive thy share of him who has now taken an everlasting flight!

communicated. OBITUARY. DIED On Monday, the 24th ult. at E-

lizabethtown, Mr. BENJAMIN GARDIN

ER, merchant of that place. Although but

i short tune resident there, his honorable

deportment and engaging manners, had se

cured him the esteem and respect of many

friends, who deeply deplore his loss. It

may gratify his distant friends to learn, that every attention was paid to him during his

illness, and his remains followed to the grave by a numerous and respectable assembly.

FROM COLOMBIA.

New-York, Jan. 2.- By the Trimmer,

from La Guira, we have received Carrac

cas papers to the 15th of December. The

captain reports; that, on the 13th, two men were shot, and on the 1 8th, 13 others were

rontVmned for hnvingbrrn concerned in an

TO RENT, a smALX. rAiuvx YING within half a mile of town, on the bank of the river, on which is a good or-

hard and hiiek house. rosse8Sion will be given

on the first dav of Api'd. For terms applv to NORVAL SPARKS.

Ijnvrweehxrg& Eel. IS?5.

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