Indiana Palladium, Volume 2, Number 2, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 13 January 1826 — Page 2

member and m ister which you acquired in a respectable lodge in this city, you will unquestionably reflect back on the fraternity the lustre which you derive from it. I shall now proceed to discharge a duty which has been required from me by the Grand Lodge, and I perform it with no-common pleasure; as evidence of my

personal esteem for you; of my high res pect for that distinguished body, and or my sincere devotion to the cause of freemasonry I shall now invest you with the insicr.ua of vour office, and I most hum bly supplicate the Supreme Architect of the Heaven and of the Earth to-smile on the proceedings of this day, and to render them auxiliary to the "holy cause of benevolence, morality, and religion, and subservient to the best interests of the human raceIndiana Legislature. IX SENATE December 19. Mr. Ewing introduced a bill in addition to the act for the settlement of decedents estates; which was read, and on motion, ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Evving introduced a joint resolution relative to taxing lands; which was read the first time. Tne engrossed bill relative to the agent of the 3 per cent fund, was read a third time and passed. The engrossed bill extending the jurisdiction of justices of the Peace, after undergoing various amendments, was indefinitely postponed. Dec. 21. The bill allowing compensation to the associate judges, was read a second time, and laid on the table. Mr. DePauw from the select committee to whom that subject was referred, made the following report: "The select committee to whom was referred so much of the Governor's Message as relates to the poor, beg leave to report that they have had the subject under consideration, and are of opinion that it is expedient, pursuant to the humane provisions of the consitution of this state, to make provision by law for the purchase of one farm in each judicial Circuit, and recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governors Message relating to-the poor be instructed to report a bill providing for the purchase of one quarter section of land with moderate improvements thereon within each judicial Circuit, with other provisions as may be nece-sary to carry into effect 'the humane principles of our con stitution alluded to by the Governor in; his said Message:. Provided, the cost of said, quarter section of land shall not exceed three hundred dollars ;" and the same was read, and ordered to lie on the table until to-morrow. Dec. 22. Mr. Watts introduced a bill for the protection of rights and privileges granted by statute,. or acquired thereunder, which was read the first time. Dec. 23. Mr. Ewing from the select committee to whom was referred the several joint resolutions relative to the purchasers of public lands, now reported a resolution on the subject, which was read the first time. Dec. 27. The resolution offered by Mr. Stapp, instructing the judiciary committee to prepare and report a bill repealing the hiw for the appointment ot circuit prosecuting attornies, and authorising the appointment of county prosecutors by the circuit court, was now called up, and negatived Messrs. Ewing, Pennington, and Stapp voting in the affirmative. Mr. Rariden introduced a bill altering the mode of appointing prosecuting attornies The engrossed bill for the apportion

ment of Senators and Representatives ofarui regulate taverns" by the same -en-

luc uenerai issenunv, was reaci a iniru time and passed by the following vote: Yeas Messrs. Chambers, Cotton, De Pauw, Givens, Graham of Clark, Gass, Gregogrv, Montgomery, and Oliver 10. Nays Messrs. Cblman, Ewing, Graham of Jackson, Rariden, Smiley, Stapp, and Watts 8. The engrossed bill for the relief of the heirs of Benjamin Warner, deceased, and the engrossed bill supplemental to the act declaring Blue river a navigable stream, were read a third time and passed. HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATEVES.

T- - rt 1 AT- O 1 P il I. . relates to asylums for the poor, submit ted the following report, to wit: Mr. Speaker The committee to whom was referred so much of the Governor's Message tts recommends the establishment of public asylums for the support of th poor, report T. at they have attentively examined the subject submitted by the House to their consideration. The committee are perfectly aware that to secure suitable pro-vision for the poor, is a point in legislation carefully attended to in every civ ilized and christian country. We see a pledge to this effect in the protecting principle upon which governments are aased. But the laws for this, as for oth-

j-jcc. zi. iur. iH'CKes,irom me seiecij and wnemer an law s, imposing a line in -tlc' "hhiii; mr: committee, to whom was referred that such cases without the intervention of a; transportation of the mail between Vinpart of the Governors Message which j jury, be not contrary to the fifth scctioncennes antl St- I-ouisf which was sent

er purposes of social life, must be adapt

ed to the situation and circumstances of the community for which they are intended. In countries overflowing with inhabitants, and where from a variety of causes, great inequalities as to riches and rank in society unfortunately prevail, and paupers consequently become exceedingly numerous, there it is that work houses, hospitals, asylums, poor houses, and many other public institutions of a similar character, have been considered proper and useful for the wretched victims of penury and afflictionThe state of Indiana, however, is by no means a country of this description. On the contrary, it is just in the vigour of youth, its population is not at present, nor will it be for many years to come, inconveniently crowded; the means of subsistence are abundant and easily obtained. The pride of overgrown wealth in n few, its invidious distinctions, and the consequent distress and poverty of the many, are as yet unknown. Comparatively speaking, we can scarcely be said to have any paupers. The proportion is less than one to a thousand of our population. It is true, the smallness of the number does not affect the principle, that each is sacredly bound to contribute his share to the welfare of all, but it proves the impolicy of incurring the expense of erecting and supporting extensive and numerous public establishments for the accomplishment of an object so limited in extent, and so easily and perfectly attainable without them. Our present system of poor laws has been in operation since the commencement of the government, and is found upon experience, wisely adapted to the situation of our country. The few paupers we have, are comfortably supported, in a prudent and economical manner, in different places and by respectable people. Were they collected together in poor houses, their maintenance would be more expensive, their situation more degraded, and their poverty more exposed and humiliating. Settled, as under our statute laws they now are, in different parts of the several counties, these poor people hecome, as it were, members of the respective families of their more fortunate fellowcitizens with whom thay reside; and their afflictions are alleviated, and in a considerable degree forgotten, amidst the comforts and conveniencies by which thev are surrounded. The committee, therefore, are unanimously of opinion, that the establishment of asylums in the different counties or other districts of the state, for the support of paupers, as recommended in the Governor's Message, would not at pre sent be expedient. Mr. Pepper presented the following resolution for the consideration of the House: Resolved That the committee on education be instructed to report a bill authorising the Trustees-of school sections in each Congressional township, after obtaining the consent of a majority of the legal voters in such township in such manner as the committee may think proper, to provide by law to lease the said school sections for the term of ninetynine years. Mr. Riley moved to amend the same by striking out the words uthe term of," and inserting "terms not exceeding,"' which was adopted. Mr. Hiliis moved to lay the resolution on the table, which was negatived. Mr. Worth moved to amend the reso lution so as to authorise the fee simple ofj said lands to be sold, which was negatived. On motion of Mr. Palmer, the further consideration of the resolution was post poned until Friday next Dec 22. Bills were also reported, by j

!Mr. Keen, to amend an act "to licence;0

tlem.in, to amend the act regulating the Military Land U arrants, tor Kevolutioninterest on money in the state of i:uli-'ary services, upon the Virginia Contiana by Mr. Sims to amend the act to! "ental State Line. incorporate Medical Societies and hv Ir- Hendricks presented the memoMr. Fitcz-erald, to amend the act enti-! ria r sundry citizens of Indiana and Illi-

tled "an act to regulate the militia 0f. the state of Indiana.' Mr. Craig presented the following rc-; 'solution for the consideration of the House Resolved, That the committee on mi - litary atfiirs be instructed to inquire in-j to the expediency of repealing all laws! imposing a fine toa greater amount than! S3 00 for the non compliance with the provisions ot the militia law ot this state.! . - . . . . I I il 111 ! of the first article cf the constitution of this state. Mr. Palmer moved to add the following as an amendment: "And hIso the expediency of repealing so much of the militia law, as imposes a fine on privates for the lack of uniforms or equipments, except in volunteer companies.' The resolution and amendment were laid on the table. Dec. 20. The bill to amend the act regulating the interest on money, was read a second time, and then, on motion of Mr. Boon, its further consideration was indefinitely postponed. The engrossed joint resolution rcla-i

tive to the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi, was read a third time and passed.

LIST OF ACTS Passed at the present session of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. 1. An act legalizing the marriage of William Wright of Floyd county 2. An act arborising the secretary of state to procure a letter book for the use of the state. 3. An act for the relief of Alexander Dick. 4. An act providing for contesting the election of governor and lieutenant governor. 5. An act for the relief of Benjamin F. Barker and Henry Waggoner. G. An act to amend the act, entitled an act declaring certain streams therein named public highways. 7. An act for the formation of a new county out of the counties of Wabash and Montgomery. S. An act legalizing the proceedings of the boards of justices of Vermillion and Hamilton counties, for the year 102 j. 0. An act to improve the navigation of Laughery creek. CONGRESSIONAL. IN SENATE. Thursday, Dec. 22, 1825. Mr. Hendricks submitted the following resolutions for consideration: Resolved, That the Select Committee on Roads and Canals be instructed to inquire into the expediency of aiding the state of Indiana in opening a canal communication between the waters of Lake Eric and the Wabash River, by putting at the disposal of her Legislature an appropriation of public lands contiguous to the site of such canal. Resolved, also, that the memorial of the Legislature of that State, on the aforesaid subject, and now on the files of the Senate, be referred to the same committee. On motion of Mr. Eato:?, it was Resolved, That the Secretary of War inform the Senate if the appropriation of last year for removing snags, sawyers, and other obstructions, from the Ohio, has been disbursed: who has been appointed agent, or contractor, and their place or places of residence, and the nature of the contract made: how it has been executed, and whatever else it may be in his power to communicate in relation to said appropriation; and, also, how, and to what extent, the contemplated objects have been, or are likely to be, executed. On motion of 3Ir. Noble, it was Resolved, That the Committee on the Militia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing, by law, for clothing the militia when called into the service of the United States. Tuesday, Dec. 27. Mr. Harrison' presented the memori al of the owners, masters, and pilots, of steam vessel?, employed in the naviga tion of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, suggesting some alterations in the law enacted for improving the navigation of those rivers. The resolutions submitted by Mr. Hendricks, proposing an inquiry concerning the opening of a Canal between the waters of Lake Erie and the Wabash river, were taken up and agreed to. Mr. Noble's resolution, relating to the clothing the Militia, when called into the service of the United States, was taken up and agreed to. Thursday, Dec. 29. Mr- Johnson, of Kentucky, submitted the following resolution: Resolved That the Committee on MilI i A 1 . 1 a,7 Allairs lie instructed to inquire mthe expediency ot extending the time for reissuing and locating the Virginia no,S prayn-g an appropriation to erect jbridgesover the mail route between St. Louis and Louisville; and petitions of

ti,ni,ar nature were presented by Mr.jSome time. When they were opened Barton and Mr. Benton, from inhabit- again, it was ascertained that the iniune-

I . " 11- O II I I ai,l:01 Missouri, c.; an oi wnicn were icirred. resolution for procuring twenty-, n,lr copies of Ingorolfs Abridgments of the Acls ot Congress, tor the use ot the A . I - I A I . I T ws rc:iu ;i miru passeu ; A li-i 'iL-a Mm hi larnl.rnpi.!.T ln to the other House for concuriance. Friday, Dec. 30. Mr. Hendricks presented the petition of a company of Rangers, praying that a law may be passed, by which they mav receive the pay to which they are entitled. Referred. On motion of Mr. Noble, the memorial of the General Assembly of Indiana, presented in 1823, relative to the establishment of a Circuit Court in that State, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Rowan submitted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be instructed to inquire into

the expediency of establishing a new Collection District, to include 0 e town of Louisville, and of making the said town a port of entry and delivery. Mr. Harrison submitted the following resolution : Resolved That the Committee on Commerce be instructed to inquire into the

expediency of establishing a new Collotion District, on the Ohio River, to include the City of Cincinnati, and ol making the said city a port of entry and delivery. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. December 22. On motion of Mr. Wickliffe, of Ken. it was Resolved, That the Committee upon Roads and Canals be instructed to in

quire into the expediency of authorizimjjicasion the crew voted a sword to heuten

a subscription, in behalf the U. Statesjant Com. Kennon who appears to have

of a portion of the capital stock in thejbeenas popular with his men, as he has

Louisville and roriiand lanal LompaMr. Alston, of N. C. submitted the following: Resolved, That a Committee be ap pointed to inquire into the expediency of altering the election law s of the Slates so as to provide that no election shall take place lor Members ot the House ot Representatives of the United States until the term of service has expired for which they had been elected. The resolution was agreed to, and the following gentlemen were appointed a committee accordingly: Mr. Alston, Mr. Owen, Mr. Carter, Mr. Herrick, Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Marvin. Tuesday December 27, 1825. Mr. Test, of Indiana, ottered the fol low in Resolved, That the Committee on Roads and Canals be instructed to in quire into the expediency of establishing a general system of Internal improvement, embracing Canals, Roads, Sc Railways, with a fund to be derived from the sale of Public Lands or otherwise, adequate to carry into effect such system, to be distributed among the several States, if required by them, agreeably to their population. A division being called on this resolution before the counting was finished, Mr. Test (the mover) observed, that the object of the resolution was probably not understood. It was, in substance, no more than the revival of a similar one which had passed at the last session, and under which a report had been made by the Committee on Road3 and Canals. It does not go to commit the House, said he, but asks only that the Committee shall inquire into the subject. The House had already agreed to the principle of the resolution, by establishing a Standing Committee on the subject, but, unless some such resolution passed, the Committee of Roads and Canals had no ground on which to proceed in its inquiries. He thought the motion was calculated to do good, and he did not see that it could do any possible harm. He had waited some time, hoping that it would have been proposed by some more able Member, but the season was gliding on, and he was unwilling that further delay should take place. Mr. Cocke, of Tennessee, observed, that the resolution of the gentleman contemplated a very important measure. The House was then thin, and he appealed to the gentleman himself whether it would be proper to pass it at this time. On his own part, Mr. C. said, he had no objection that the Committee of Roads and Canals should make the iquiry proposed. On the contrary, he tho't it was advisiblc they should do so; but he would suggest to the honorable mover, whether it would not be better to layit on the table until the Members of the House should be more generally in their places. Mr. Test assented, and the resolution was laid on the table accordingly. Post on the JVorUnvcst Coast. On opening a Message, received from the President, the Speaker announ ced the same to be of a confidential na ture. The eralleries were rlram.l ,) auhe doors closed, and so remained for tion ol secrecy in regard to its proceedings had been so far removed as to al low the

the publication of the Message ofally perished in the mines. They

President, which was as follows: JVashinvicn, 27th Dec. 1S25 ' To the House of Renrcsentatim nf th, V 1 J States. Incompliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 20ih inst. I now transmit a copy of the Message of President Jefferson, to both Houses of Congress, of the 18th January, 1803, recommending an exploring expedition across this continent. It w ill be perceived, on the perusal of this Message, that it was confidential; for which reason, the copy of it is now communicated in the same manner; leaving to the judgment of the House to determine whether any adequate reason yet remains for withholding it from publication. I possess no other document or information in relation to the same subject, which I consider as coming within the scope of the resolution of the House. JOHN QUIXCY ADAMS.

The letter of Mr. Jefferson, referred to in the Message, is yet concealed under the veil of confidence, which may or may not he removed by a subsequent vote of the House. Before strangers were again admitted. The House adjourned.

South America. It has been decreed that the new republic in Upper Peru shall be called Bolivar." A well merited compliment to the glorious man of the south. Calloa still held out at the end of September though closely blockaded. The frigate United Stales and sloop Peacock were at Chorillos, all well. The command of the latter had been trasferred to cap,1. Jones, on which ocbeen with his countnmcn trading in the Pacific, on account of the zeal with which he has prote cted and sened them. War was daily expected to take place between Brazil and Buenos Ay res. All the Brazilian vessels el war were nrcI paring for sea. Some disturbances had jtnken place at Pernambuco, betw een a German regiment and the Pernambu cans tne latter u is aoucu, w ere 7nucn cut up the two colonies of the regiment had been sent to Rio for trial. .11. . Ill T The ship General Brow r, Copelnnd, and cargo, had been condemned in Peru This vessel's cargo was partly Spanish ipropertv, and that part was given upand condemned; atteruards a quantity ot sword blades w ere found on board, which being contraband, and the vessel having been bound into Callao, were considernA oTkrwl rrmitid nf rnndtnmrttimi of ie Anerica , part of tnc ca rgo and the vessi eJ. A great rise in the price of sugar, wines, rice, See had taken place at Buenos Ayres, in anticipation of w ar w ith Brazil, on account of the re-incorporation of the Banda Oriental with the provinces of La Plata. The elegant new ship. South America of G 1 guns, captain Cathell, has sailed from New York, bound for Colombia. The new republics have now as little to apprehend from Spanish tlects as Spanish armies, will soon end the war against Ferdinand, by severely punishing him. Four Spanish brigs, two schooners and a gun-boat lately attacked the Colombian armed brig,General Soublette, near Gibraltar. She beat olf the whole of them. Capt. Cunningham lost his arm in the action. Stain. Several Colombian vessels are cruising on the coasts of this kingdom one of them has latel) made nine captures. The war is carried home tr the Spaniards. The frigate Sabine has arrived at Cadiz in 185 das from Manilla, w ith a cargo of sugar, Szv. and a number of the late officer of the Asia, line of battle ship, w hich w as given to the patriots some time ago. Mkxico. Gov. Coppingcr, late of Florida, commanded at St. Juan de Ulloa, at the time of its surrender, and certain ty held out as long as he could. Cats and rats had been eaten to prevent starvation, and so reduced was the means of subsistance, that sentinels died at their posts while under arms! More than four fifths of the garrison perished by the scurvy. Yet it is probable that Gov. Coppinger w ill be afraid to meet the face of his magnanimous and "adored king. Only forty soldiers remained fit for duty. Much is said in some cf the western papers about removals from the United States to Texas nrobablv. to indnro n , . y ale of our public lands at a lower rate than is now limited by law, that speculations may be made in them. It is not likely that niary valuable citizens w ill leave us, because that good lands are held at 1 25 cents per acre. Pr.nu. The great and good Bolivar has abolished the Mita in Peru. 2SToexelusive or peculiar service is hereafter to be required of the Indians, which shall not be equally imposed on all other inhabitants of the republic. Thev, nn! the mixed breeds, made up four fifths oC the people, and yet were little better than slacs. Thousands of themammare now citizens and subject only to the same laws which govern the descendants of Spaniards. Greece. The Archipelago is much infested with pirates pretending to have Greek commissions for cruising,, hut disregarding the regulations of the Greek government. However, as many vessels, belonging tot and navigated by Christians, are aiding the Turks to butcher the Greeks, it is very probable that the accounts are much exaggerated. A private letter from Trieste, dated 1th November, says Missolonghi sustains and defends itself valiantly. Severai Austrian vessels have been taken by the Greeks. The brig Severo, with thirty Turkish passengers, fell in with an armed Greek vessel. An engagement ensued, in which she was captured, the crew put to the sword, and the brig sunk. Only three of the Turkish passengers.