Indiana Palladium, Volume 1, Number 12, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 25 March 1825 — Page 1

IN Equality of rights is nature's plan And following nature is the march of man. Bark-. Volume I. LAWRENCEBURGH, INDIANA; FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1825. Number 12.

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We discover that some of our eastern brethren

are not altogether satisfied with the late proceedings

of Congress, in relation to Internal Improvements.

They appear a little suspicious that they are not

Lkely to get their due proportion of the public mo

neys; that "the resources of the Eastern and Middle

States" arc to be 1 'appropriated exclusively to make the Roads and Canals of the South and West."

We see the matter in a different light: the west has

not, in our opinion, received more nor as much as

she is in j istice entitled to. The moneys paid

annually into the Treasury of the United States, by

the western country, is very considerable, perhaps more than is derived from any other district of the

Union, comprising the same population. From what source is this money derived? From the sales

of lands which never cost the United States a dol

lar they were the gift of Virginia. Now we would

ask, where have these moneys been expended? not in'this country, we say unless the 5 percent, fund be considered equitable division: Where then have

they been applied, and to what? Perhaps this question can be answered by asking another, (the true eastern style :) Where are the Ship yards, the Armories, and various other public establishments of the United States, located? are any of them in the west? no: where then? In the eastern and middle states Iheyare to be found; where millions of the public funds are expended, and not a word is said about "partiality and favoritism'' by the west. JFe have no objection to Congress giving to Maine, or any other .state, for the purposes of improvement, any amount of money they may think proper, but we are opposed to any law which would limit the sum to any state, where -the general utility of a measure might require Congress to act discretionary as to the amount to be appropriated.

From the HaHowcll Gazette. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. Before any more money is drawn from the national treasury for internal improvements a general law ought to be passed providing

according to its represented population. By this means the rights of the different parts of

the nation would be secured, and the peo

ple reconciled to a construction ot the constitution which seemed at first unwarranted and dangerous. Without such a law there is every reason to anticipate that the system of partiality and favoritism which Congress has begun, will he continued, and the re

sources of the Eastern and Middle States appropriated exclusively to make the roads and canals of the South and West. That

this is palpably unjust and contrary to the spirit of the constitution, which intends an equal benefit to all who dwell beneath its shadow, will hardly be denied. Maine pays into the treasury her full proportion of the public funds, and by what luie of justice or equity are we denied a single dollar for internal improvements, while millions are lavished on the Cumberland road and others xu the West? No slate in the Union could he more benefitted than Maine hy appropriations, judiciously applied to opening roads to Canada, and the Province of New -Brunswick, and improving the navigation of our rivers. Very little comparative expense would render our principal rivers navigable by boats into the interior of the State. Wc have heard it stated, by those who had tbe'means of knowing, that Kennebec River might be rendered navigable into Moose Lake hy canalling less than ten miles. And a good road from our upper settlements through the woods to the settlements in Canada, would be as much travelled, we imagine, as the new road from Missouri to Mexico, which Congress is about to authorize to be opened. Missouri, we have reason to recollect, was the twin sister of Maine; but

she seems to have grown rapidly in favour

with the rest oi the family. And the same

Congress that hs authorised a road to be commenced for the benefitof Missouri, would

probably deny a similar favour to this State with very little ceremony. Why this dis

tinction whence comes it that the tide of expenditure, like that of population, flows so copiously to the West, and never ebbs to

tion of the Country to inquire into the matter, and to take effectual measures to obtain justice. To the Editor of the JV. Y. JSational Advocate, Sir The following letter .was received by me, a few days since, and although a private communication, and not intended for the public eye, yet it contains so just an exposition of the enlightened views and noble conduct of its distinguished author, that I cannot forbear soliciting its publication in your valuable paper. This letter will be read with the deepest interest by the American people. It breathes

the language of the purest patriotism, of the most perfect devotion to the rights, the inter

est, of the republican institution of our coun

try. It is manly, temperate, but convincing vindication of the character and public ser

vices one of the greatest men and purest pa

triots that this, or any other country evei produced.

The People are the sovereigns of this

country. They have established, by their

blood and treasure, a government founded

in knowledge and virtue, which has for its

basis the representative system. How far sen.

Jackson, in his public career, has acknow

ledged or respected its maxims', and princi

ples, let the actions of his past life, and his

pure and unsullied conduct, during the re

cent election, testify.

If the people are interested in whatever

relates to the conduct ot their civil rulers.

they are equally concerned for the reputa

tion of one of their brightest ornaments in war. one of their strongest advocates in

leace. One, who has never drawn his sword but to add laurels to his country, nor lis pen but to illustrate the value of our nappy institutions. SAM'L SWARTWOUT. A COPY. Washington City, 23d Fcb'y, 1825. My Dear Sir Yesterday I received your

communication, adverting to the reasons and defence presented by Mr. Clay to Judge

Brook, why duty and reflection imposed up

on him the necessity of standing in opposi

tion to me, because oi my bcins as lie is

pleased to style me, a "military chieftain.

had seen the letter oefore,and when it hist

appeared, I did entertain the opinion that

ome notice of it mierht be necessary for

:hc reason that the expression seemed to

convey with it, the appearance of personality, more than any thing else: and could the

opinion be at all entertained that it could meet the object, which was doubtless intended, to prejudice me in the estimation of my countrymen, I might yet consider some notice of it necessary such a belief, however, I cannot entertain without insulting the generous testimonial with which I have been honoured by ninety-nine electors of the people. I am well aware that this term "military chieftain,' has for some time past been a

cant phrase with Mr. Clay, and certain of

his friends; but, the vote w ith which I have been honoured by the people, is enough to satisfy me that the prejudice which was thereby sought to be produced, has availed but little. This is sufficient for me I entertain a deep and heartfelt gratitude to my country for the confidence which she has manifested towards me, leaving to prejudiced minds whatever thev can make of the epithet -military chieftain." It is for ingenuity greater than mine to conceive what idea was intended to be conveyed by the term. It is very true that early in life, even in the days of my childhood, I contributed my mite to shake off the yoke of tyranny, and build up the fabric of free government. And when lately cur country was involved in war, bearing tnen the commission of Major General of militia in Tennessee. I made, an appeal to the patriotism of the citizens of the west, when 3000 went with

me to the field to support her Eagles. If

this constitute me a "military chieftain' I am one. Aided by the patriotism of the western people, and an indulgent Providence, it was my good fortune to protect our frontier border from the savages, and successful! v to

defend an important and vulnerable point of!

our Union. Our lives were risked, priva

itary chieftain?' and all our brave men in war who go forth to defend their rights, and the rights of the country, to be termed "military chieftains," and denounced therefor? If so, the tendency of such a doctrine may be, to arrest the ardour of useful and brave men in future times of need and peril: with me it will make no difference, for my country at war, I would aid, assist, and defend, let the consequence to myself be w hat they

miimt.

I have, as vou very well know, been char

gcd, by some of the designing politicians of

this country, w ith taking bold and high-handed measures; but as they were not designed for any benefit to myself, I should not, undcr similar circumstances, refrain from a

course equally bold. That man, who, in

1 have never sought office or power, nor have I ever been willing to hold an post longer than I could be useful to my country, not myself, and I trust I never shall. If these thimrs make me one, I am a ".Military Chief tain. I am very respectfully, your obedient servant, Signed. ANDREW JACKSON. To Sam'l Swartwout, New-York.

FOREIGN AEJVS. Engl and. The Message of he President was received in London on the 7th of January, by the packet ship Camillus, at Greenock. The editor of the Courier, has published the message entire, and after reviewing

that part ot it which relates to foreign af

times of difficulty and danger, shall halt atjfairs, he concludes with the following re-

my course necessary to maintain the rights

and privileges, and independence of his country, is unsuitcd to authority. And if these

opinions and sentiments shall entitle me to

the name and character of a "military chieftain,"' I am content to be so considered satisfied, too, that Mr. Clay, if he pleases, shall give that as the reason, to the citizens of the west, why, in his opinion, I merited neither his nor their confidence. Mr. Clay has never yet risked himself for his country. He has never sacrificed his repose, nor made an effort to repel an invading foe; of course "his conscience" assured him, it was altogether wronir in any other man to lead his countrymen to battle and victory. He who lights, and fights successfully, must, according to his standard, be held up as a "military chieftain." Even Washington, could he appear again among us, might be so considered, because he dared to be a virtuous and successful soldier a correct man, and an honest statesman. It is only when overtaken by disaster and defeat, that any man is to be considered a safe

politician and correct statesman.

Defeat miht, to be sure, have brought

with it one benefit, it might have enabled me

to escape the notice and animadversions of

Mr. Clay; but considering tnat by an oppo

site result, m' country has been somewhat

benefited, 1 rather prefer it even with the

opprobrium and censure winch he seems disposed to extend towards me. To him, thank

God, I am in no wise responsible. There is a purer tribunal to which I would in preference prefer myself. To the judgment of an

enlightened, patriotic, and uncorrupted people. To that tribunal I would rather appeal, whence is derived whatever of reputation either he or I may possess. By reference there, it will be ascertained that I did

not solicit the office of President; it was the

marks: "The remainder of. the message is

occupied with a view, and a most satisfactory one it is represented to be, of the internal resources of the United States.' It was reported in London on the afternoon of the 8th ult. that Mr. Francis Baring was about to depart for Mexico. The reception of Gen. Lafavettc by Congross, with the Address, ice. is published in the London papers of the oth. Spain. A treaty has been concluded between France and Spain, in which it is stipulated that twenfv-two thousand French troops are to remain in Spain. Russia. Up to the KUh December the weather at St. Petcrsburgh was very wet. The waters of the Novo, still very high, and roads were almost impassable. The Turks. Accounts from Bacharest of Dec. 12, state, that the Sultan is resolved on the fifth campaign, and has issued a firman to the Viceroy of Egypt, requiring him to take upon himself all the expenses which may be necessary to support a naval war. It is stated in a letter from Trieste of the 20th of December, that Ibrahim Pacha's fleet has sustained considerable injury from a storm. The Greeks. Accounts from Corfu of the 26ih of November, mention, "that the fortress of Patras was closely blockaded by 500 men, under the command of Constantino Bozzaris and Caliopclo. On the sea side there is a regular blockade from Patras to Modon, Coron, and in the whole of the gulf of Lepanto, and it is an event of the highest importance to the Greeks, that the blockade is recognized by the government of the Ionian Islands. It proves at least a favourable disposition towards the Greeks in the English cabinet. The garrison of Patras is discouraged, and it has not received any of the

reinforcements which is expected. It be-

frni.L- nnl IHrnncr mil nf t)u- fi Pmon nfiSillS DC "ailt of provisions of all kinds.

this country, not mine, which placed mv ;d cre : is every reason to think it will not name before the nation.' When they failed ll0,d out. lonS' 'ron and Modon are still in their colleges to make a choice, no one be- orf d-stresscd by want." Advices from held me seeking through art or management, cSrn ot the 2Mb December, state, that to entice any representative in Congres from t ie Cockade of latrns had become very a conscientious responsibility to his own, or nci on tl,c laP;li Slde- Thc garrison lately the wishes of his constituents. No midnight made ;i aU3' wich seemed to promise suctaperbumtbyme; no secret conclaves were ss b" when the Greeks thought that the held, nor cabals entered into to persuade 1 llad advanced far enough, they fell any one to the violation of pledges given, or i"Pon tliem w;th 1 ie "ual impetuosity, killinstructions received. By me no plans weree4.mail-y ami .lock a considerable convoy, concerted to impair the pure principles ofl'";1. oxcn :m(1 shecP wmch besieged

on.- ronnbUrnn Wtlfniinn. nnr in nrnsf rn t f I licA" "W1 lu Cl 1HIO II1C lOlUT. bOme let-

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Mr. Clay pleases, martial law declared not with any view of personal aggrandizement, but for the preservation of all and every thing that was dear and valuable thc honour, the safety, and glory of our country!

the East? It behoves thc people of this sec-; Does this constitute the character of a "mil-

the fundamental maxim which maintains the

supremacy of the people's will. On the contrary, having never in any manner, either before the people or Congress, interfered in the slightest degree with the question, my conscience stands void of offence, and will go with me, regardless of the insinuations of those who through management may seek an influence not sanctioned by integrity and merit. Demagogues, I am persuaded, have in times past done more injury to the cause of freedom,' and the rights of man, than ever

ters state that the Greeks have begun a reg

ular attack oi Patras, and that they have already made themselves masters effort Scattarum. We have, however, no positive information on this subject.

Coinmoilore Nourse of the British Frigite An dromacbe with six of his officers and a French batanist, went on shore at Bombay to dine with the governor. Shortly after their ieturn ou board, they were taken ill and all died except thc Frenchman, who recovered. No doubt, they were poisoned. At Gennessee in New York, Mr. Honestill Bebeo

recovered of John A. Hice $f00 in an action for the

at least in times of peace, should be much

more feared. I have seen something of this in my march through life, and have seen some men too making the boldest professions, who were more influenced by selfish views and considerations, than ever they were by the worryings of an honest conscience. I became a soldier for the good of mv conn-

tions endured, and sacrifices made and ill try: difficulties beset me at evey step, but

did a military chieftain ; and in our country,' seduction of his daughter. It was all the defendant

I thank God it was mv good fortune to sur

mount them. The war over and peace restored, I retired to my farm, to private life, where, but for the call I received to the senate of the Union I should have contentedly remained.

was worth.

The Legislature of Pennsylvania, with a laudable feeling of iminilicence, have granted an annuity of eight thousand dollars for four years, for the benefit of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of th;t Mate. 1 he Pest Master General has iepurtcd to Congress that $10,000 would prepare the road for stages through the Indian country from VYashira;on to Natchez and New-Orleans. In Mexico, lately,Maj. Edwards defended himself from robbers by one of Ellis's repeating gun9. The rogues were panic struck by the repeated discharges from one gun without new loading-. The quantity of Gold found in N. Carolina continues to increase. A mine is said to have been discovered on tfce frm of 3Ir. Beddinger.