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responsible. Reparation must be had: by

:META IPA ABWSE negotiation, or by the exercise of such powers as niay, for that purpose, be vested in communicated. the Exccutive hy Congress. Messrs. Editors: To guard against future injury, the safest Lv examining the proceedings of the last resource is to enforce promptly ample ie-

legislature, I regret to hnd that the bill lor aress lor mat wnicti nas ueen suiiereu. i ne

. tlie improving the navigation of the Ohio committee have already rclerred to the in river, by. a canal at the falls, should not have juries suffered in consequence of the proe ."i.i i . r -XT l. 'PI

mot witli the warm and decided support oi tarnation oi uoraies. iiiose injuries are

that body. This subiect you have already not yet redressed. The Government of

noticed, and ( again remind you oi the pro- spam nas not auemptea to justify a I'rocpricty of a full inquiry and investigation, and lamation declaring, with a naval force insuf-

1 hope you will invite discussion, mat tne ut-icui. LlJ ",iUt ur U1U sifai pori on me

question may be brought before the people, coast, a seacoast ot twelve hundred miles in

and our next representatives lully instruct- a sraie oi oiockaue, nor tlie absurd prcten pd unon that important matter. tion that the property of all neutral nations

I have also noticed in the "Journal," the is, under the colonial law of Spain, liable to names of some of the opposers of that bill, confiscation, if taken on its way to Spanish

more particularly the Hon. the Speaker ol America; but the property ol American the house. The Editors now say they were citizens captured by privateers from the Islmistaken, and that he did not oppose the ands of Porto Rico and Cuba, and from Porgeneral features of the bill;-but only the to Cabello, is now withheld under these prepledge of the immediate revenue of the tentions. The Spanish Government having State for tlie payment of the interest of the formally revoked the blockade, gives to the loan. If I have been correctly informed, tribunals of Spain an excuse for the condemMr. Speaker not only opposed the imrnedi- nation of all property seized prior to that ate pledge of revenue, but moved so to a- revocation; an excuse of which they do not

mend the bill, as to strike out oi it, me pledge ncsitate to avail tnemseives. Acting under of state faith for the final redemption of the instructions from the President, of the 28th stock. This in my opinion was a death blow, April, 1823, the Minister of the United

and rendered the bill worse than useless, ptates at the Court ol Spain demanded sat

f would ask, can the state ask to borrow faction in January, 1821, from that Gov-

money of strangers, unless she will promise eminent, for toe outrages committed from that at some future day she will repay it? Porto Cabello, and the Islands of Porto Ri-

I hope the Lditors ol the Journal will make co and uuba, upon the commerce of the U

further inquiry, and examine the proceed- nited States, and for the wanton murder of

ings of the house and of the committee, and one of our gallant officers in the harbor of

ascertain the extent of Mr. Speakers mo- St. Johns, by the omcer commanding the tion, that his views may not be misrepre- fort at its entrance. In September, of the

sented. The subject of a canal at the falls same year, Spain was again called upon to

is all important, and should be lully inves- maemmiy tnose who had suhered in person tigated. VlNDEX. or property under the proclamation of block

ade, or irom the interdiction of neutral com

We publish the following extract from a erc.e Spanish Main. lit October, , T1 . , n -f. the just reclamations oi our Government very full and able report of the Committee for the thhd formall made to of Foreign Relations, on the subject of our the Government of Spain. No satisfaction differences -with Spain. Judging from the has been given, no indemnity has been profacts there stated,we think the United States mised, nor has there been even a satisfacto- , t t - j i ii i i ry excuse given for the delay to answer the would be justified m the eyes of the world, .J , fo. e.x . c t - ; , , , i i r 11 4. just demands of the Minister of the L'nitcd

nouiu uiey uiaivc icpnaais io iuuch States

The character of the injury sustained, its origin, the period elapsed since it was indicted, the formal and fruitless demand for reparation for more than twelve months,

justify reprisals. An anxious desire not to

act harshly to a Government embarrassed by

internal difficulties, and enfeebled by recent

revolutions ; the distance of the seat of the

Spanish Government, from the places in

which the evils complained of originated:

the death of the Minister appointed by the

tent. But owing to the peculiar situation

of that unhappy country, the Committee re

commend one more effort by negotiation to

put an end to our difficulties. Spain has ap

pointed Don Jose de Heredia her envoy ex

traordinary and minister plenipotentiary to

the United States, and it is hoped that a fi

nal adjustment may take place. House of Representatives January 31. REPORT ON PIRACIES, &c. From an attentive examination of the let

ters of the agent who was sent to Cuba to obtain information, relative to the pirates

who have lon infested the coast of that isl-

and, it would seem that no fresh pursuit on land will eradicate the evil. Authority must exist to search in the suspected settlements for persons believed to be guilty of piracy, and for the evidence of their guilt, and to!

bring them before our tribunals for trial and 'punishment. This authority Congress can

not give, witnout making war upon Spain.

It cannot be used without wresting irom

Spain her municipal jurisdiction. I he evil lie's too deep to be reached by any ordinary

measures, which foreign powers can apply

to it. The government of Spain must give to tlie local authority what it is said to want sufficient strength to prevent and to punish crimes: it must perform its duties, or those who suffer from its neglect or weak

ness, will be driven, by the necessity of the

accomplish the object for Georgia, under a well digested plan for their government and civilization, which should be agreeable to themselves,-would net only shield them from impending ruin, but promote their welfare and happiness. Experience lias clearly demonstrated, that, in their present state, it is impossible to incorporate them, in such masses, in any form whatever, into our system. It has also demonstrated, with equal certainty, that, without a timely anticipation

ol, and provision against, the dangers to

which they are exposed, under causes which

it will be difficult, if not impossible, to con

trol, their degradation and extermination

will be inevitable.

The great object to be accomplished fe,

the removal ot those tribes to tlie territory designated, on conditions which shall be satisfactory to themselves, and honorable to the United States. This can be done only b) conveying to each tribe a good title to an adequate portion of land, to which it may consent to remove, and by proiding for it there, a system of internal government, which shall protect their property from in

vasion, and, by the regular progress of improvement and civilization, prevent that degeneracy which has generally marked the

transition from the one to the other state. I transmit, herewith, a report from the

Secretary of War, which presents the best estimate which can be formed Irom the documents in that Department, of the number of Indians within our states and territories, and of the amount of lands held by the sev

eral tribes within each; of the state of the country lving northward and w est ward

thereof, within our acknowledged boundaries; of the parts to which the Ltdian title has already been extinguished, and of the 1. ii 4

conuiuons on v men oiuei pans, in an a-

mount which may be adequate to the object

contemplated may be obtained. Ry this re

port, it appears, that the Indian title has .already been extinguished to extensive tracts

in that quarter, and that oilier portions may

be acquired to the extent desired, on verv

moderate conditions. Satisfied, I also am, that the removal proposed is not only practicable, but that the advantages attending

it, to the Indians, may he made so apparent to them, that all the tribes, even those most

opposed, may be induced to accede to it, at

no very distant day. The digest of such a government, with the consent of the Indians, which should be

endoAved with sufficient power to meet all the objects contemplated, to connect the several tribes together in a bond of amitv, and preserve order in each; to prevent intrusions on their property; to teach them.

by regular instructions, tlie arts ol civilized

Creek nation for the ceion of lands held by it within the limits of Georgia, and with a reasonable prospect of success. It is presumed, however, that the result will not be known during the present session of Congress. To give effect to this ncgocialinu. and to the negot iations which it is proposed to hold, with all tlie other tribes within the limits of the several states and territories, on the principles and for the purposes instated, it is recommended, that an adequate appropriation be now made bv Congress. JAMES MONROE, Washington, 21th January, 1825.

m Baltimore, Feb. 9th. Fron theXutionrJ Intelligencer ofih is mornirg. We learn, in respesUo the proceedings vi tlie Committee on tlie Speakers communication to the House of Representatives, that Mr. Krlmer has declined appearing beforethe Committee, and has addressed to them a paper of seme length, giving tlie reasons which have influenced him in the conrse which he has adopted. This communication, we understand, was not received vesterday in season to allow the Committee time to consider it before the ineetin- of the louse. It is understood that Mr. Kremer, in his

communication to the Committee, has pro-

tested, m very decided terms, against the thority of the House of Representative?

of their Committee of Inquiry, to hold him

responsible lor having written the letter, which has been the foundation of this inquiry; and lie has also protested against the right of the Committee to pkice him in the attitude of an accuser, ai d especially unon

general charges, not contained m lus letter, but indicated bv the Speaker.

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State Seminary

FSrHf Trustees of this institution aro authorized jf to inform the public, ?hat the. Seminary buildings are n w in a sthte of preparation, ant! will be

ready for the reception of Students by i he first Monday of April nrjEt; at which lime the ilist session will commence under the superintendence of tlie

Kev d JJaysard U Hall, whom the trustees have

engaged as a teacher. Mr Hall is a gentlemen, whose classical attainments are perhaps not inferior to any irr ihe western country; and whose arq'iaintance with the mcst approved methods of ir.struc-

tion in seme of the best universities in the United

Mates, and whose morals, manners, r.nd address, render him everv wav nudified to nvp dirrmH Mn,il

j j i . - 0--- o'J character to the institution There will be two sessions of fire montas each, in the year.

The admission fee for each scholar at the com-

bpanish Government, on the eve of his de

parture to this; and the reecnt selection of powerful consideration, which we li:ive to

life, and make them a civilized people, is an inencemrnt of every session, will be two dollars and object of very high importance. It is the fiy cents, making the expense of tuition for a year

oiler to these tribes as an inducement to re

linquish the lands on which thev now reside.

and to remove to those which are designated. It is not doubted,. that this arrange

ment will present considerations of sufficient

another Minister, whose appointment and in

tended departure for the United States, has

been communicated in an official letter, a translation of which is herewith presented

to the House; induce the committee not to

propose any legislative enactment, under the firm conviction that this forbearance will

give to Spain a new motive to make, speed-

ly, ample reparation lor the miuries sustain

ed, and that, if it does not produce this de- progress of events, in the present train, and

sired effect, it will justify, in the eyes of all!slhcicnt virtue, by yielding to momentary

the sum of live d -dars

Good Boarding c.n be had in respectable families, either in town or country, at convenient distances, and on moderate terms, not txceeding ,l 25 cents p'T wi-ek.

The institution will, for the present, be strictly

r x x 11 i 1 r Ki"j.?u.ut flju rcu aci.Wirfr Wlil C rCGUJITU lo far fnrro tn siirmniinr nil msr nrpnw nro in tn i ... . " 1Ui

r i -i f 4i -t, i !a,s" himself wjth a ninplr of c assscal books, of Vftr ri thn coil nt 1 r ivitivin imrnvoi-i .... i i v "

, t rn, . whicvi the following are recommended, and wsll be

oi.uul: iiiujy uuty uc into fmcia aln,,,u, frnm ,P,m

sufficient intelligence to discern the certain

nations, any and every step Congress may hereafter be compelled to take,

sacrifices, to protect their families and pos

terity from inevitable destruction. They will also perceive that they may thus attain an elevation, to which, as communities, they could not otherwise aspire.

To tlie United States, the proposed ar

A MESSAGE By the President of the United States, to the House of Representatives on the suhject of the coloni

zation and government of the Indians within the; es jn addition to those

several states and territories cf the Union. ready enumerated. By

Uemg deeply impressed with the opinion,!

needed from term to term.

Ross's Latin Grammar latent edition, Col! quies of Corderius, Selectae e VYteri, Selectae e Profanis, Caesar, Virgil, and Malrs' introduction. VaJpy't, Grammar latest edition, Testament, Graeca minora.

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j ran gement oilers many important advanta- None of these hooks are to be accompanied with

which have been al- an English translation, but this remark is not in-

the establishment!tcrue to extend to suh editions as hare notes in

that the removal of the Indian tribes from

case, to apply the corrective. The Com-,1 the lands which thev now occupv within the

jnittee would bring more distinctly into view; limits of the several states and territories, the only efficient remedy, and recommend, to the country lying westward and northa resort to it. if thev believed sufficient time; ward thereof, within our acknowledged had elapsed since remonstrances were made! boundaries, is of very high importance to

bv our government to Spain, to prove incon-l our Union, and maybe accomplished, on'

of such a government over these tribes, with

i their consent, we become, in reality, their

benefactors. I he relation of conflicting interests, which has heretofore existed be

tween them and our frontier settlements,!

English; which indeed for beginners are preferable. The choice of Lexicons in either language, is left discretionary with the student: Ainsworth's in Latin, and Seurevclius' in Greek, arc, however, recommended. Other books than th

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11 rni -11 I s I f v ""'i)api, o lua'-i, ; ll lit l eaner DC

ill J. 1 IvJ 1 ill UVJ liu liiui J MU.

between them and the

dopting such a governm

r -f l c 7 J j necessary; but these only at present need be proUnited .tale:-- A, cured. The ivhole number of students areordinlent, their movementjt0 (he jjjerent degress of improvement, will h dis"

testihly that she wanted either the power, conditions, and in a manner, to promote the will be in harmony wrth us, and its goodjtributed into several elas, in wliich the books or tlie will to do her duty, although they; interest and happiness of those tribe?, the etTect be felt throughout the whole extentijust enumerated are to be cmnloved.

lias ncen longjol our territory, totlic raci: c. It may lair- lhe N;rnm

are aware that the conduct of any govern-j attention of the Government

xnent, m applying that -remedy, without pre- drawn, with great solicitude, to the object. ily be presumed, that, through the

vioas conceit with other nations, alike in

te rested in the question, would be liable to misconception, and excite well founded jealou.i:. The Committee cannot doubt that tlie locative, applvin all proper means

to prevent, to detect, and to punish, the crime of piracy, and pressing upon Spain, and her local authorises, that the honcr. and the interest of Spain requires their best ex-er-i ins for the same purpose, vili not foil to

confer with the great commercial nations,

For the removal of the tribes within the of such a government, the condition of all

limits of the state of Georgia, the motive, the tribes inhabiting that vast region, menhas been peculiarly strong, arising from thej be essentially improved: that permanent compact with that state, whereby the Uni-' peace may be preserved with them, and our ted States are bound to extinguish the In-! commerce be much extended.

dian title to lands within it, whenever it maybe done peaceably and on reasonable conditions. In the fulfilment of this compact I have thought that the United States should act with a generous spirit, that they should omit nothing which should comport with a

on the extraordinary measures to be used,! liberal construction of the instrument, and

if (he object is not speedily accomplished by ! likewise be in accordance with the just the faithful exertion of the powers of Spain.! rights of those tribes. From the view which The danger to which our commerce isl have taken of the subject, 1 am satisfied,

exposed, and the injuries it has suffered! that, in the discharge of these important du-

from privateers, acting under regular or ir-jties, in regard to both the parties alluded to,

regular commissions, arc of a different char

acter, and require a different remedy. The com ni'fe understand that outrages of this ki:. i have almost, if not entirely ceased; fr ; -e which have been inflicted, or which rruy iicrcafter be inflicted, Spain is directly

the United States will have to encounter no

conflicting interests with either: on tlie contrary, that the removal of the tribes, from the territory which they now inhabit, to that which was designated in tlie message at the commciicemeiU of the session, which would

With a view to this important object, I recommend it to Congress to adopt, by sol

emn declaration, certain fundamental pun

ciplcs, in accord with those above suggested,

as the basis of such arrangements as may be entered into with the several tribes, to the strict observance of which the faith of the

nation shall be pledged. I recommend it, also, to Congress, to provide, by law, for the appointment of a suitable number of Commissioners, who shall, under the direction

of the President, be authorized to isit, and!

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e.piiiii io me hjciui uiue, uie uujects oi.gmns: the above two or three insertions in their lethe Government, and to make with them, spsctive papers.

according to their instructions, such arrange-

iry buildings are erected on an eleva

ted situation, affording a handsome view of Rloonvington, the county seat of Monroe county, and also a commanding prospect of the adjacent country, which is altogether pleasant and well calculated for rural retreats; and as it regards the healthiness of its situation, we hazard nothing in the assertion, that it cannot be excelled by any in the western country.

Joshua O. Howe, John Ketcliaiii. Jonathan Nichols. Samuel Dodds, William Lowe, D. II. Maxwell,

Jjioo?nigion Jan. 7, ICC'. P S. The Editors of this and lhe neighbouring

states would promote the intei sta of literature, by

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merits as shall be best calculated to those objects into eliect.

negocbtif'n is now depending with the!

For Sale at this OiHce, A few copies of the IxI visld Laws cf th stale of Indiana. . lVicc-S'l.