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J6EQUALITY OF RIGHTS IS NATURES PLAJVAJW FOLLOIVIA'G MATURE IS THE MARCH OF MAX. Barlow.

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BY AVTHOHZTYJ LAWS OF THEiUNlTED STATES, PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TWENTY FIRST CONCRES5. Public No. 4. AN ACT making appropriations for certain Arrearages in tbe Naval service, for tne year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States oj America in Congress assembled tiwi the follow ing sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any unappropriated money in the Treasury, foi certain arrearages in the Naval service, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, viz: For pay &, subsistence of officers, and pay of seamen, other than those at Navy Yards, shore stations, and in ordinary, one hundred and thirty six thousand nine hundred and twenty two dollars and sixty one cents. For repair of vessels in ordinary, and for wear and tear of vessels in commission, eighty two thousand eight hundred and forty dollars and eighty eight cents. i For contingent expenses in the Naval service, thirty thousand three hundred and ninety one dollars and sixty nine cents. For pay of Superintendents Naval Constructor, and all the civil establishment at the Yards and Stations, three hundred and ninety two dollars and seven cents. For Medicines Sargical Instruments, and Hospital Stores, two thousand two hundred and six dollars and fifty cents. For pay and subsistence of the Marine Corps, sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty seven dollars and ten cents. Andrew Stevenson, SpeaJcer of the House of Representativei. John C. Calhoun, President of the Senate. Approved, January 30, 1830. ANDREW JACKSON. Public No. 5. AN ACT Making appropriations for the pay ment of Revolutionary and Invalid Pensioners. Be it enacted by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury , not otherwise appropriated, for paying the Revolutionary and Invalid Pensioners, viz: For arrearages due to Revolutionary pensioners, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, ooe hundred and one thousand seven hundred dollars. For paying tbe Revolutionary Pen sioners, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty, nine hundred and eixty six thousand four hundred and eighty dollars. For paying the Invalid Pensioners, for the year one thousand eight hundred end thirty, one hundred and ninety one thousand four hundred and eighty one dollar?, in addition to a balance in the Treasury of one hundred and seven thousand eight hundred and forty nine dollars and ninety six cents. Approved, February 3d, 1830. Public No. 6. AN ACT to alter the time of holding the Circuit Court of the United States for tbe District of Maryland. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United states of America in Congress assembled, That the terms of the Circuit Court of the United Stales for the District of Maryland, which are now dircted by law to be held, on the eighth day of May, and the eighth day of December, in each year, shall hereafter be held on the eighth day of April, and the first day of November, 'n each year, except such days shall occur on Sunday, when the term of the said Court shall commence and be held on the next succeeding day. Sec. 2. And be il further enacted, That, all process which may have issued, or ,the next succeeding terms of the said Circut Court asheretofore established, shall trejieM returnable, and be returned to

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hose terms to which they are severally! chanced by this act. A pproved, Fe b ru a ry 11, 1830. Public No. 7.1 N ACT authorizing tbe Accounting Officers ol the Iivasury Department to pay to the Stae of Pennsylvania, a debt due that State by the United States. Be. it enacted by the Senate House of Representatives of the United States of Arnerica in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of ne Treasury be directed to cause to be paid to the proper officer? -if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, i he sum of thirteen thousand seven hundred and ninety five dollars and fifty-four j cents, which amount now stands on the! looks of the Treasury Department to the credit of the Agent of Pennsylvania, for paying the militia of that Slate, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four; to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropri ated. Approved, Februarv 11, 1830. I' I -JJ Public JN.. b AN ACT to amend 4 'An act to continue a copy right of John Rowlett. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstanding any thing contained in the last proviso of the "Act to continue a copyright to John Rowlett," approved the twenty fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-eight, only such of the printed books, entitled Rowlett's Tables of Discount or Interest, as were in the possession of the said John Rowlet, at the time of the passage of the said act, are, or shall be, re quirrd to con tain on the back of the title page of each, a copy of the record of the tide of the book in the oflice of the Clerk of trn District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Aftroved. February 11,1830. Public N- . 9 to autuor-ee the Surveyors, under AN ACT the direction of thp Secretary of tbe Treasury to enroal and license slips or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives f the United States of Amcrica in Congress assembled, That, after the passage? of this act, the Secretary of the 1 reasury be, and is hereby, invested with powers to authorise the Surveyor of any port of delivery, under such regulations as he shall deem necessaryj to enrol and license ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fish eries, in like manner as Collectors of ports of entry are now authorized to do, under existing laws. Sec. 2. And be il further enacted, That any Surveyor who shall perform the duties directed to be performed by the first section of this act, shall be entitled to receive the same commissions and fees, as are now allowed by law to Collectors for performing the same duties, and ho more. Approved, February 1 1, 1830 From the U. S. Telegraph. Rev. John Leland, to Col R. M. Johnson, on the Message of the President, and Transportation o f the Mail. The Message of the President proves that he is as wise to rule in times of peace, as he is brave to fight in times of war. It embraces tbe whole ground. Uur relations with European powers, the Barbary States, and Indian tribes, are clearly stated. The rights of the people, the integrity of the authority of tne states, ana tne specinc powers ol tne general Government, he delineates with the hand of a master. Where he believes the constitution can be amended, for the belter, he recommends an amendment, and gives his reasoos why. And where he judges the laws are deficient to check frauds, or too obscure to be well understood, he advises a new enactment. A giant genius, tempered with a conciliate snirit. runs through the whole of it; and a conviction fastens on the minds of those who read it; that his words flowed from his heart. His friends, who feared he would be defi cient in the Cabinet, have their fears turned into admiration; and his enemies, who have vilified him, must stop their mouths, and own that it is a Message of wise measures and necessary business. The document reminds us of the ancient sages who had knowledge of the times and knew what Israel ought to do. Our relation with foreign powers intercourse with the Indian tribes and internal regulations, cannot be developed with a word, no not with a thousand; het'cc the Message is ler.gthy, but not superfluous. Long as it is, "l wish it

contained another solemn warning tojat the seer who reproved him and

Congress, to do nothing, (in a legislative capacity) that would have any bearing on religious opinions. A large number of the People, in con cert, have petitioned Congress to stop the transportation of the mail on Sunday; because they believe in their consciences that Sunday should be kept holy and free from all servile labor. The report of the Committee of the Senate, last session, on the petition, is replete with candor and strength of argument; the radical parts of which never have and never can be confuted; but still it has not put the matter to rest. New memorials are to be presented to Congress perseverance is urged- irreligion is trumpeted and the learning and reli gion of the petitioners are to outweigh all opposition. The Constitution of the United States is a charter of powers granted and rights retained ; among all the enumer ated powers given to Congress, there is none that au horizes them to determine which day of the year or week the people shall abtain fr m labor or trav el. Should they therefore make such a powerless law, it would be unconstitu tional. There are many thousands in the United States, who conscientiously keep the seventh day of thf week for 1 he sabbath. Should Congress stop the transportation of the mail on the seventh day, and continue it on Sunday, what would the petitioners say? Would they not complain of a partiality showo to the Sabbatarians, to the grief of the Sund 1 nam? It amount- to nothing to sa 'there is a majority that prefer the cb servance of Sunday to any other day, for minority have unalienable ngVs, which ought not, and cannot, be sur rendered to Governmci t. The God we adore the worship we pay him, and the times of performing that worship, are articles not within the compass of j any Gentile legislature. The design of civil Government, which is to protect the lives, liberty, and property, of the many units which form the whole body, is every way answered without that surrender. Government should defend the rights of the religionists, (as citizens,) but all religious opinions of none. If the p titioners are secured in their persons and rights, why should they desire more? 1 heir consciences can never be harged with guilt, for what others do; for conscience belongs alone to the home department. Why should they wish to stretch and lop off (like Proprustes,) and bring all to their standard? The driving of a carriage will neither terrify them, nor break their devotion; f r ma ny of them are driven to the places of their devotion. If sabbatical laws are necessary to govern the people on Sunday, and keep them from all business but religious duties, why not make a law to prevent Sunday Schools? for there is no greater relation between education and religion, than there is between travelling and religion. Paul and his company and baggage, were five days travelling by water from Philippi to Troas. In Troas they tarried seven days; the last of which was the first day of the week: of course one of the five j c i j i.ii niv7c ine Sunt nnrl rpt t hero nroo r r v ; --v '- m s i f i ; i 1 1 l i ' M-m iii'ii mmr m r -v nnn . to prevent them from transporting them i A. il . . J. 1 ' A I selves and goods on Sunday. Should Congress indulge the petitioners, and pass a law to stop the transportation of the mail on every Sunday, it would be a nest egg for themselves and for others. Encouraged hy success, they would next proceed to have the days of Christmas, and Easter, and their associations and synods exempted in the same way, and where would it end? The Sabbatarians with the Jews, finding Congress flexible, would, with equal right, claim a law to sanctify Saturday for their convenience. Whenever a le

gislature legalize holy-days, creeds ofjefTect of them would be:

faith, forms of worship, or pecuniary re ward for religious services, thev in trude into the kingdom of Christ, and impeach the wisdom of the divine lawgiver for not knowing how, or his goodness, tor not giving all laws necessary in his government. The deadly pill at tirst will always be rolled in honev. The honor of religion the spread of tne gospel the piety and reseach ol the reformers the good of society the safety of the state, and the salvation of souls, form the sirup, in which the poisonous pill is hidden, ft is from men, high in esteem of holiness and wisdom, that the worst of usages and most cruel laws proceed; for base characters de feat their own wishes. The heart of king Asa was perfect all his days; yet he oppress some of the people was mad

rrnde a law, that whosoever would not

se k the Lord, should be put to death. Admit of the principle that religion is an institute oj state policy, and the people huld their liberty by the tenure of the will of ti e legislature; which is very changeable often corrupt; and many times very cruel. Admit of the principle, and you approve of that which has reared an inquisition and drenched the earth with blood. Many plead for an equality of all christian societies, and plead as strongly that they should become bodies politic, and be supported by the civil law. If this is proper for christian societies, it is proper for Jews, Pagan, or Mahomedan societies ;but the liberty contended for, should be guaranteed to each individual, as his unalienable right, which cannot be meddled with, without usuipation in the rulers, which turns them to tyrants. I hose who with to call in the strong arm of law to defend their opinions, give evidence that they have not logic al rea soning, on moral and religious subjects, to support their iceak dogmas. 1 am sorry that Congress have commit ted themselves by a precedent of giving their Chaplains a legal reward for reli gwus services, now preposterous the sound! A far fetched constiuc-ion sup ports it. 1 he law of reason and revela tion enjoin a reward to the laborer; but if Congress should reward the Chap lains with their own contributions, it would look more like simple Christianity. The people at large, have none of the devotion or instruction of the Chaplains; nor any voice in electing them ; why then should they be taxed where they are not represented? The Chaplain who would not attend, on request, and trust to the promise of Christ, and the benevolence of his friends for his reward, without le gal obligation, would be selling his pray ers for money and turning the gospel in to merchandize.. The thing here spo ken ot, is a smaii moiety wnicn tne na tion can never feel; but trace it to its root and it contains that principle which is so pernicious in the world ; and is now used as a stirrup, by the petitioners to mount the steed and ride down the peopie. In all other respects Congress have been cautious and wise in every thing that has any bearing on conscience and religious rights: and even in this particular they have made the best of a bad; for they have shown no partiality to sects or sentiments in their elections. I have written a long epistle, but it is not likely that I ever shall write any more; for my age advises me that the time of my departure is near. Yoiirs, with respect, JOHN LELAND. Chcsirc,Mass. Jan. 3, 1830. speech or ran. benton IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE. Monday, January 1 8, 1 830, The following resolution, submitted by Mr. Foot, of Conn, being under consideration. Resolted, That the Committee on Public Lands be instructed to inquire into the expe diency of lioiiting for a certain period, the sales iul 'uc i uuuu uauus iu pud) lanus oniv as nave . ' u U C.kl! f 1 L I i. heretofore been offered for 8ale,and are subminimum price; and a! " J so, whether the ofHce of Surveyor General, and the offices of the Surveyors of Public Lands may not be abolished without detriment to the public interest. Mr. Benton commenced his speech with an annalysis of the resolution, which he said, presented three distinct propositions; namely: 1, To stop the surveying of the public land. 2, To limit the sales to the lands now in market. 3, To abolish all the cflices of the Surveyor General. These were the propositions. The 1, To check emigration to the new States and Territories. 2. To limit their settlement. 3. To deliver up large portions of them to the dominion of wild beasts. 4. To remove all the land records from the new States. Mr. B. disclaimed all intention of having any thing to do with the motives onne mover olthe resolution he took it according to its effect and operation, and conceiving this to be eminently injurious to the rights and interests of the new States and Territories, he should justify the view which he had taken, and the vote he intended to give, by an exposition of facts and reasons which would show the disastrous nature of the practical ef fects of this resolution. On the first branch of these effects-

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ssJ! Tj--rfrrvicAJ f i rr mmn checking emigration to the West it U clear that if the sales are limited to the lands now in market, emigration will cease to flow ; for these lands are not of a character to attract people at a distance. In Missouri they are the refuse of forty years picking under the Spanish Govt rnment; and of twenty more under the Government of the United States. The character and value aud this refuse had been shewn officially in the reports of the Registers and Receivers, made m obedience toa call from the Senate; Other gentlemen would show what was said of it in their respective States; he would confine himself to his own- to the state of Missouri, and frhow it to be miserable indeed. The St. Louis District containing two and a quarter millions of acres, was estimated at an average value of fifteen cents per acre; the Cape Gi lardeau District, containing huranda half millions of acres, was estimated at twelve and a half ctnts per acre; the Western District containiiig one million, and three quarters of acre s, was estimated at sixty two and a half cents; from the other two Dietricts there was no intelligent or pertinent return; but assuming them to be equal to the Western Districts and the average value of the lands they contain would be only one half the amount of the present minimum price. This being the state of the lai.d in Missouri, which would be subject to sale under the operation of this resolution, no emigrants would be attacted to them. Persons who lerhove to new countries want new lands, first choice, bi.o if they cannot get these, they have ro suflicient inducement to move. The Sci ator from Connecticut, (Mr. Foot) had read a part of Mi. G.irham's, the O romissiener's report, to shew that the lands had sold rapidly in the Steubenville District the oldest in the Union; he had shewn the sale there for 1828 to be about $35,J 000; but if he had wished to have shewn the other side of the question how much faster they sell in new Districtswhat a fine opportunity he wmld have found in the Crawfordsville District in Indiana; the sales there, in the same year, being no less than 190,000. The second ill tffect to result from this resolution, supposing it to ripen into the measures which it implies to be necessary, would be in limiting the settlements in tbe new States and Territories This limitation of settlement would be the inevitable effect of Confining the sales to the lands now in market. These lands in Missouri, only amount to l-3d of the State. By consequence, only one third could be settled. Two thirds of the Slate would remain without inhabitants; the resolution says for "a certain period," and the gentlemen in their speeches expound this certain period to be seventy-two years. They say seventy-two millions of acres are now in market; that we sell but one million a year; therefore we have enough to supply the demand for seventy-two years. It does not enter their heads to consider that if the price was adopted to the value, all of this seventy-two millions that iafii for cultivation, would be sold immediately. They must go on at a million a year for seventy-two years, tbe Scripture term of a life of man, a long period in the age of a nation the exact period of the Babylonish captivity a long and sorrowful period in the history of the Jews, and not lees long, nor lesa sorrowful in the history of the West, if thi3 resolution should take effect. The third point of objection is, that it would deliver up large portions of the new States and Territories to the demiaion of wild beasts. In Missouri this surrender would be equal to two thirds of the btate, comprising Nbout forty thou sand square miles, covering the whole valley of the O.-age River, besides many other parts, and approaching within a dozen miles of the centre and capital of the State. All this would be delivered up to wild beasts; for the Ii.dian title ia extinguished, and the Indians gone; the white people would be excluded from it beasts alone would take it; and all this in violation of the Divine Command to replenish the earth, to increase and multiply upon it, and to have dominion over the beasts of the forest, the birds of the air, the fish in the waters, and the creeping things upon the earth. The fourth point of objection is, in tho renioval of the land records, the natural eflect of abolishing all the cflices of the survey or General. These cflices are five in number. It is proposed to abolish them all,& the reason assigned in debate is, that they are sinecure; that is to say, offices which have revenues and no employment. This is the description of a sinecure. We have one of these office