Indiana Palladium, Volume 6, Number 46, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 20 November 1830 — Page 1

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77 a DEVOTED TO NEWS, POLITICS, INDUSTRY, MORALITY, LITERATURE, AND AMUSEMENT. Volume VI. LAWKENCEBURGIJ, (INDIANA;) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1830. Number 46.

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Continued Jrom last page, Gated me in his favor, had a still stonger effect on Mr. Graham. Similar

services to himself could not have se cured a more marked gratitude; and as he rose to deprart, his host again press ed the old man s hand, and earnest ly requested him to meet him next eve ning. "am going ia the morning, Mr. Overton," said Graham, "to Mre. Trimmii'g1?, to arrange my aff.iirs, with the sheriff, and hope to see you again in the evening, together with these gentle men." We bowed our obligation to our host; and with the esteem of us all, Mr. Overton departed towards hi3 own bouse. TJie evening was spent by the sheriff, a very intelligent man, giving us the general outline of the most respectable inhabitants of the neighborhood; of which I found he ranked, a9 most weal thy, Mis. Trimming. "That woman," observed Mr. Graham, "in my opinion stands in need of a small reverse, in order to teach her humanity," "H :r heart is not the most tender," replied the sheriff; "and her boo is in every respect the child of his mother. I am afraid that good man, whose roof covers Mrs. Swan6ey and her children, will soon feel their vengeance; as I am convinced that his fiiendly interferences in favor of their victims will not be forgiven." "They may themselves plead in vain for the mercy they have denied, before it is in their power to ubouse another family," said Graham with eyes flashing tire. H - instantly felt the impropriety of this indulgence of feeling, and checked himself; and proposed retiring to rest. To bed we did go- but sleep, 1 believe, was a stranger to our eyes; the events of the day were too important to be easily forgotten. N xt day, at the appointed hour, found us at our place of meeting. The transfer of the land and personal estate was made, in form, to Mr. Gralum, and witnessed by Mr. Trimming, Mr. Jamieson, who we found there as the friend and counsellor of the Trimming?, and myself. Thus far all was well and advanced smoothly; but as Mr. Graham drew forth his pocket book, apparently to pay the purchase money, he observ ed to the sheriff, "If I am rightly informed, the only claim against the estate . of James VVallace is in favor of the estate of Jasper Trimming: you would do me a favor by informing me of the amount." This was done. The execution was produced, cost summed, and $5843 55 appeared to foot the account. "This young gentleman was very impatient yesterday to know my right to make this demand," said Graham, with great bitterness. "I am now ready to relieve his aexietv," handing a paper to the sheriff. A dead and very painful silence followed. The countenance of Trimming fell; his skin became pale; dreading, he knew not what, he sat the picture of terror. The lip of the sheriff curled, with a secret gratification, whilst his expression of features was that of extreme surprise. "I presume, young man, you have heard of the house of Ford, Williamson and Graham, of Philadelphia," said M. Graham to young Trimming, as he again received the packet from the sheriff. "I have," faintly replied Trimning. "No doubt you have, and shall again," said Graham, with unutterable contempt and severity. Bowing very low, "I have the honor to introduce to your acquaintance Mr. Simon Graham; and to convince you I am no impostor, here is your father's signature to a mortgage on this very house and lands, and here are still more de mands, which I hope you are in a condition to meet." Unfeeling and worthless as he was, his wretchedness was too great not to excite pity. Hi lip? were sealed; and whilst the sheriff and myself regarded bim with commiseration, the crest-fallen Trimming writhed under the dread ful 6cowl of this terrible Graham. "Return and comfort your charitable mother: you have it in your power to sympathise with Mrs. Swansey and her children. This monev I shall put into the hands of the sheriff, if he thi nks it necessary. "I gee no reaon why vou should pay me your own money, Mr. Graham," observed the sheriff; "if Mr. Trimming acknowledges your claim?, the business must be between yourselves." "His claims are just," said Trimming, secretly no doubt, wishing to soften his judge; but his judge appeared in no very melting mood. "I shall be here again on next Monday, when I wUh to see the stale cfyour ac

counts; as it is my wish to settle in this country, it is my intention to take my affairs into my own handsjso be rt:ady, young man," said Graham, as he rose to depart. During the whole of this scene Mr. Jamieson sat silent ; and very unceremoniously departed, as we did, but in a different direction. t4That scoundrel," observed Graham, "has made a discovery. He finds poverty where be sought wealth. I admire his prudence in leaving this domicil; and, if he takes advice from me, he never will return. And this kind-hearted mother and son, their evening enjoyments during this week are benefactions from Heaven may they be duly grateful for the boon. It is not really my intention to crush them; the memory of the departed husband and father will protect them from ruin. If 1 und him capable, and I think he is so, it is my intention to retain him as my cJeik; but I must hold the rod over his head." I believe both his hearers were of accord, in admiration of this extraordinary being, and both felt relieved when his magnanimous intentions were announced. The conversation turned however, on other and indifferent sub

ject?, as we slowly returned to Mr. Gra ham s house; where, on our arrival, we found Mr. Overton and one of his daughters, who had come to aid in aguo putting the house in order. By the desire of Mr. Graham, the transactions at Trimming's and his res olutions respecting that family, were kept to ourselves. "It is, however," exclaimed our host, "an empty precaution ; their friend Jamieson will make their misfortunes amply known." How clearly he comprehended the man, appeared in less than two days. That the proud and unrelenting Mrs. Trim ming and her insolent son were actually turned out of house and home, by a great merchant from Philadelphia, and hud been refused even the boon of remaining in their house .one week, was the gratefully-swallowed report of the day. We found a substantial repast ready and the disorder incident to the sale remedied. The house had again assumed the appearance of being the residence of decent inhabitants. Mr. Overton, delivered the grateful acknowledgements of Mis. Swansey and her children; but I could not clearly comprehend why young Swansey had not himself appeared. The absence of the females was natural; but Mr. Overton, in a few words, accounted for the conduct of all. "You must have the kindness to excuse young Mr. Swansey, and his mother and sister, from paying their respects here. The shock is too recent," continued Mr. Overton; "James Swansey could disregard the loss of his home, but I am afraid his courage would be unequal to meeting in this house its new owner, and remember, as he must, that in it he could never again behold his beloved parent and sister. Pardon me. sir, but I advised him against that attempt. "Perhaps their repugnance to return m iy be removed," said Mr. Graham. "I have a plan in my mind w hich if it meets the views of Mr-;. Swansey, may restore her home wilhout any violent shock to her delicacy. Here i nearly eight thousand dollars, which I this moment pay into the sheriff's hand for her use. If Mrs. Swansey will consent to take this farm on easy rent, it is her home again and who knows but she may be again its mistress? I have other property in the neighborhood, and will rrHSt willingly see this family restored to their lire-side." Suffice it to say, this proposal was acceded to next day by Airs. Swansey and her son, and communicated to Mr. Graham. "1 do things in my own way ," said the gentleman, and as the new year is now at hand, suppose we have a house-warming, and celebrate the season and the occasion together. 1 am told Miss Swansey sings tolerably, and I touch a piano sometimes," striking, with admirable skill, the chords of the instrument, which had become his by purchase. "I should like to put this pfece of furniture under the care of one who knew i ts value," he continued. "It is some time since I have indulged in festivities of any kind, and may now be excused to relax a little." New-Year day, 1 805, was therefore agreed upon as the day of restoration, and for the introduction of thejSwanseys to their earthly preserver. The day arrived I was with my friend in the morn. His whole demeanor exhibited at once anxiety and restless impatience, for which I could not account. He wandered from apartment to apartment, as the hour of meeting approach

ed. His conversation wn.3 loose and incoherent. The annunciation that the expected family had arrived, restored him to himself in a moment. He received them with a dignity and politeness which at once dissipated the sonse of obligation, which on the part of his guests, would have marred their unexpected happiness. The embarrassment of manner was transferred to Mi s. Swansey. The tones of his voice aroused feelings vague and undefined. Her mind wandered, she knew not whither. From impending ruin, herself and children were raised to competency. She was agnin at the head of the house bequeathed to her by her father. Yet she became distant, ab

stracted, and unhappy. Notsoherson and daughter accompanied by Mr. Graham, the house was traversed from cellar to garret. Hi? other guests were left to me and Mr. ()v rton. The annunciation of Miss Mi-Frame only made confusion worse, as j y seemed to ren der all sedateness out of question. The conduct of Graham continued, how ever, to my comprehension inexplica ble; a total change had taken place. He laughed and played with the highheartedness ot youth. His most ex pressive eye beamed with pleasure unutterable, as he led Jane Swansey and her brother from room to room. Summons to dinner for a moment restored some powers of recollection. Mr. Graham then advanced, and with great delicacy offered his hand to lead Mis. Swansey to the dining room. Though b Ah were advanced in life, it was seldom that two more imposing figures could be seen together. Their forms, their respective characters, and the novel means by which they were brought together, combined to turn the eye of every guest upon them as they advanced. In passing up the room they came full before a large mirror, when Mrs. Swansey gave a convulsive scream, as she glanced upon theretbeted image of her conductor, turned a frenzied look upon his face, and exclaimed, God of Heaven, it cannot be!'' "It can be," passionately replied the agitated Graham. "Has eighteen years so changed me, Marin, that Wil ham Swansey is forgotten." My husband my wife my children burst from the members of this once more united family. We were at length seated at table; but the viands were literally untouched. The frenzy of joy was contagious, and never were there met a more happy group than that now joyful family. The piano and the song were forgotten, when Mr. Graham or rather Mr. Swansey, observed, in a solemn tone, "We are met, and I am of opinion I cannot more oeefully employ this evening, than in giving you the history of my life, the causes which led me fiom home, from this ever-remembered and beloved family, and the train of events which have conspired to restore us, assembled in the hall of the Swanseys, to each other." This was indeed a welcome proposal; and with a deep attention, we he ard the history cf the wanderings of William Swansey. Justice.-A lady in Maryland intends sending her slaves (50) to tho colony in Africa. A gentleman proposes sending 20. A lady in Charlestown, Va. has bought two slaves in order to add them to her ten, being related to them, for the purpose for sending them to the colony. She furnishes them with household furniture, Szc. A gentleman in Charlottsville, Va. proposes to send 46. The spirit of emancipation increases. It is possible that ultimate good shall be brought out of the evil of negro slavery. The civilization of Africa, produced by emancipated slaves has long been the subject of conjecture, and in proportion as this is realized, slavery must appear odious, and may ultimately result not only in the civilization of Africa, but in the universal emancipation of her sons. Indiana Times, We learn says the Philadelphia Enqurirer that Newsam, the Pedestrian, accomplished his thousand miles yesterday afternoon, that being the afternoon of the eighteenth day since the commencement of the feat. He is said to haw been insulted by some individual towards the close of his journey when he stopped and chastised him, ind then went on his way in triumph. Ninety-two vessels arrived in Bos ton, from foreign ports, in September, payiug abcut ,$600,000, Revenue.

VALUABLE LAND UBL1C Notice is hereby given, that I will proceed to offer for sale, at public vendue, at Quercu3 Grove, (commonly called the bark work,) on Monday the 20th day of December next, between the hours ofnioeof the clock, a. m. ami 3 p. m on a credit of TWELVE MONTHS, the following valuable tracts of land, in Posey township, Switzerland county, Indiana, vu: the north west quarter of section No 7 (seven) in township two, of range one west of the meridian line, and the north west quarter of section No. 32 (thirty two) in township three, of range one west cf the frst meridhn tine. '1 he above property belongs to the estate of JamesUIamilton, deceased, aod ia sold by order of the Probate court of Switzerland county aforesaid. Further particulars will be made known at the s&le. Elizabeth Hamilton, Administratrix. Nov. 6, 1830. r ts. rTFIHE commissioners for building Fireil proof Cleik and Recorder's offices, on the publ.c ground in the town of Lawrenceburgh, will meet at the bouse af Jess' Hunt, in the town aforesaid, on ikejirst Monday of December next, for the purpose of receiving proposals for building the same, when the plan will be exhibited which is fo be of stone to high water mark, or equal to the level of hih street, and brick above that, and arched with brick; the length forty feet, the width eighteen feet, with a partition wall; height of side walls to be ten feet. Mark M'Cracken, Ulysses Cook, Daniel Plummer, November 8, 18S0. o 3 3 S3EST HAYS. TAKEN UP, by Washington tiVV ,- Jackson, on Double lick run. f "KtP Lawrenct burgh township, 1 P lj! Dearborn county, Indian, a 10 t2S3ga JJAUK BAY Oil BROWN JIM RE; very poor and thin in fl-sb, supposed to he near 16 years old 11 1-2 hands high black mane and tad marked soma wiih the saddle; no brands perceivable and with her a bay sucking coltitb some white hairs in its forehead the two hind feet white as high as the paoturo joints; no brands thereon. The two appraised to ten dollars by II. V. Cloud and Allen Wykoff, before me and by me certified. James W. Hunter, j. p. Latvrenceburgb, Oct 8, 1830. 45 3w TAKEN UP by Enoch 3w Dearborn county, Indiana, on i'ithe 25th of October, 1830, a hay ntare- raane and tail black a star in her forehead both hind ftet white about fifteen hands high supposed to be ten years old last spring Appraised at twenlySve dollars, by Lewis Jolly and James Paris, before me this 6th day of November, 1830. John Godlej, j. p. Nov. 13, 1830 Collector's Notice NO 1 ICE is hereby given to those in arrears for taxes, to meet at the several places of holding elections in each of the townships, on the following days, to wit: Randolph on the 29th inst. Union on the 30th do. Ctcsar Creek on the 1st December; Sparta on the 2nd do. L ughery 3d do. Manchester 4lb do. K-lso 7th do. Logan 8th do. Lavvrenceburgh 9vh do. To pay and satisfy the aarae: for after that time I will put cost on those who fail to pay on the above mentioned days. You all know the obligations that I am under, and the forfeitures that 1 shall have to pay in caso of a failure on ray part to make returns I have heretofore indulged much to my own injury. John Spencer, C. D. C. Nov. IS, 1930. 45 TAKEN UP By Han ry Wilson, living in Johnson Township, Ilipley county, Indiana, on the 4th day of Oct, 1830, one Estray HORSE a red Rone a star in his forehead a feather under his mane, and a scar by it has been docked very short shod all round and a lump on his weathers, occasioned by a sore about fifteen hands high five or sii years old no other brands or marks perceivable Appraised to forty five dollars, by Conrad Overturf and Joha Meclaio, this 8th day of Oct, 1830. I certify the above to be a true copy cf my estray book. Given under my hand and seal, thia 3d day of Nov., 1850. JAMES WRIGHT, j. p. (ual)

NEW GOODS. GEORGE TOUSEY

1T70ULD inform the public, that ho uasjusi received irom A GENERAL ASSORTMENT O? SEASOXALBE PALIi AND WINTER DRY GOODS. Sept. 20, 1830. S3 tf - , - . TWENTY DOLLARS E 1SCAFED, from the subscriber, on the erening of the 1 5th instant, on hU way from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, a prisoner by the name of JOHN T. LEWIS. Said Lewis is about fi?e feet nine inches high, black hair, dark eye-brows, short whiskers, and about 34 or 3a years of age. Tba above reward wiJI be given for his apprehen aion and confinement in any jail, and all reasonable charges paid in addition, if de livered to me in Indianapolis. GEORGE SMITH. EtjSaid Lewis has connexions residing in Greene township, Hamilton co. Ohio, and in Cincinnati: some in the latter place ara merchants. Oct. 20. 42 3VIIIS. SARAH SUTTON INFORMS the Ladies of Lawrenceburgh and vicinity, that sh has removed her One doorbouth of Mr. Harnug'.oo's, whera she ivill be glad to receive and execute all orders in her line of business as heretofore. She will keep a constant supply of Silk acd Satlio bonnets, children) bats, cic. October CO, 1S30. 43 3r? MJIIL S1V1GE From Lawrenceburgh to Harrison. THE subscriber respectfully informs tho public that the mail stage on tha abovenamed route is now in operation. It lea re Harrison on Mondays and Fridays, after the Richmond and Cincinnati Line arrives there, and returns to Harrison on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, one hour before the Richmond and Cincinnati Line passes that plica, at which point passengers can take tho Stags and goon to Rrookvtlle, Connersville, Milton and Centreviila, or from Rrookville to Fairfield, Bah Springs, Liberty, Brownsville, and Richmond, or any other place. The accom modations on the above Lines are good, and the charges very moderate. For paseaga froca Lawrenceburgh, apply at E D. Joii.n'3. Daniel Mason. November 1st, 1830. 44 3w GENERAL LAND OFFICE.) 23d August, 1S30. $ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rjpiIAT the sale of the Public Landi, Q directed by th President's proclamation of the fifteenth of Juno last, to taka place at the Land Office at Crawfordeville, in the state of Indiana, on the first Moodsy in October next, is hearby postponed until tho first Monday in November nest; and tha sale directed by the same proclamation to take place at the Land Office at Fort Wayne in the same state, on the third Monday ia October next, is hereby postponed until the third Monday in November next. JOHN M. MOORE, 39 Actg. Com. of the Geo. Land Otfie Administratrix' Notice. riTHE undersigned, having taken out let" Jj tera of administration on the estate of James Hamilton, dee'd, late of Switzerland county, hereby requests those indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those having claims against said estate to present them properly authenticated for settlement within a reasonable time; The estate is supposed insolvent. ELIZABETH HAMILTON, AJmz. Switzerland co. Oct. 28, 1330. 43 Sw

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55TH ItEG'T IND.IM1XITIA. Laivrfnceburgh, Nov. 12th 1830. NOTICE is hereby given to the field officers and captains to meet at the houso of Henry Dils, on the 1st Monday in December next to alter company bounds and set rffnew companies, and do such business as may be thought necessary by said board when met. By order of John Spencer, Col. 55th II L M. Nov. is, isse.