Indiana Palladium, Volume 9, Number 31, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 17 August 1833 — Page 3

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ILaTCrenceburgh, August 1 7. The Cincinnati Republican says it is reported that David Crocket has been elected to congress from Tennessee. The Mayor of Cincinnati reports 4 deaths by Cholera in the 4 days, ending on the 11th instant. The health of the city is reported to be as good as usual at this season. The Louisville Advertiser of the 10th, dates, upon information believed to be correct that Mr. Pope is elected to congress in that district, by a majority of 14 votes over Mr. Crittenden. Mr. Pope is friendly to the administration. The Maysville Ky. Monitor says Mr. Marshall is re-elected to congress in that district. Thomas P. Moore, is also understood to be elected to congress in the 5th district in that state. We have not heard the result in Col. Johnson's district, but- presume he is re-elected. Mr. John P. Gaines was his opponent, and in the neighboring county of Boon, had over 200 majority. Mr. Garnett is elected representative in Boon county. Dr. Jesse Jackson, for the last few sessions, a clerk in the house of representatives, and who has been reported dead, declares, in a note to the editors of the Madison paper, that he is alive and kicking. We claim to have some knowledge of the doctor and his claims to belief, and are therefore compelled by a sense of justice to sav that full credence ought to be given to his asseverations in tne premises. TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Jack Mudhole," is rather a common place concern, and if published, we fear, would be regarded as a stain upon our sheet. The author can certainly do better. "Minus,"'is tolerably well written, but rather loses its point Twhen applied to the "Hoosheroons." The distinctions he speaks of we are not aware obtain here. Wo shall however give him a hearing, and leave it with our readers to judge whether his apprehensions axe well founded. The weather for the last two weeks has been dry, and for the most part of the time cool, particularly the nights. The earth has become very dry, and the late corn and potaa. T mi votjs are eunering ior moisture, ine river too betokens the drought, and is getting down to extreme low water mark. Connoisseurs prognosticate from the state ot the weather an increase of sickness. Re sult this as it may, we have yet to be con vinced that there is reason in their apprehen sions. Our town shows no symptoms to support such an opinion. The New Orleans Price Current, of July 27, reports the city as healthy. We make the following extract of prices from the same paper. Sugar, lb. 8 to 9 cents, in demand; Molasses, gal. 25 to 26; Flour, fresh, bbl. 4650, scarce; Pork, inspected, in demand, (price not stated;) Bacon do; Whiskey, gal. 27 to 28, dull and plenty; Lard, lb. 8 J to 9, sales; Hay, cwt. $1 25; Corn, in ears, $1 per bbl., in sacks, $2 per bushel. West Point Academy. We republish today an article from a Columbus, Ohio, paper, in reference to this institution; to which we would invite the attention of the reader. The propriety of sustaining an institution of a character like that at West Point, is much questioned at this time, and when its operations and effects are more closely investigated, we confidently believe that it will have but few advocates among the many who have never as yet taken the trouble to form an opinion in reference to it. And very certain we are that whatever may be said in its favor, the great body of the community will not much longer passively sanction the expenditure of their money to sustain an institution, calculated in its operations to create distinctions,& throw into the laD of nampered opulence, the favors and gifts that of rigm. Deiong 10 aeservmg poor as well as the rich. The road to honor and distinction should be left free to all who wish to pursue it, and no governmental restraint should be thrown in the way of any one. If a youth in private life, by industry and application, fits himself for the army, the navy or any other station under the government, his claims should be recognized in a spirit of liberality, and placed on, at least, equal ground with the one who has received his education at westromt. Aiming to excite and furnish for inquiry, we shall take occasion to present our readers with a few additional strictures m reierence to the West Point Academy. The following1 returns will Ghih, th for congress m this, (the 4th,) district. With the exception of Decatur, they may be taken us uuiuiaiiy correct. Lane. Test. 1341 795 533 445 421 357 471 583 663 606 825 669 McCarty. Dearborn Switzerland Ripley Decatur Franklin Rush 63 107 71 43 204 not known. 4254 3455 3455 Lane's majority 799 Statement of the vote of Ripley county, at me eiecuon nem on the Dth August, 1833. Congress. Amos Lane, - . 401 John Test, - . 337 Enoch McCarty, - - 71 .Lane's majority, 64 Representative. Thomas Smith, - . 4(34 Hezekiah Shook, - - 339 bmith's majority, 125 dissociate Judge: Joseph Robeson, - . 314 W. T. S. Cornett, - . 261 Joseph Bredin, ... iqa itooeson's majority, 53 Commissioner. Jesse Markland, - . 434 William Hart, - . 290 John Dumarce, - . 77 Markand s majority, .- f ; 144

Prom information, received since our last

publication, we think we may sefely sav that the following named gentlemen have been elected to represent this state in the next congress of the United States. 1st district RatliffBoon. 2d do. not ascertained. 3d do. John Carr. 4th do. Amos Lane. 5th do. Jonathan McCarty. 6th do. George L. Kinnard. 7th do, Edward A. Henegan. The reports from the 2d district are favorable to the election of George Boon. Should these be found correct, the entire delegation in congress, from this state, will then be friendly to the administration. With the increase of 4 members, all harmonizing in political sentiments, possessed of varied and extensive mental and physical powers, Indiana will present a pretty imposing front in the next congress; and be able to contend in the forum or the field for her rights and privileges, against an equal number from whatever quarter they may come South Carolina or Gen. Hamilton not excepted. INDIANA LEGISLATURE. The following are the returns for Senators and Representatives, as far as we have information: SENATORS. From the counties of Morgan, Hendricks, and Boon Lewis Mastin. Bartholomew $ Johnson Zachariah Tannehill. Warren and Vermillion Stephen S. Collett. Marion and Hamilton Alexander F. Morrison. Putnam Daniel Sigler. Monroe, Owen, and Green James Whitcomb. Dearborn David V. Culley. Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick Owl's I. Battell. Scott and Jackson A. C. Griffith. Floyd and CZar David W. Daily. REPRESENTATIVES. Franklin B. S. Noble and John Reid. Decatur William Fowler. Bush Marinus Willet and S. Bigger. Bartholomew W. P. Kiser. Johnson Joab Woodruff. Hendricks Thomas Nichols. Fayette Marks Crume and C. B. Smith. Shelby Rezin Davis. Vigo Elisha M. Huntington. V ermillion Isaac Pearson and Milo Gookins. Park Joseph A. Wright. Putnam R. Hardesty and George Pierey. Tippecanoe Thomas B. Brown and Loyal Fairman. Cass, c -Gillis M'Bane. Dearborn George H. Dunn, Tho's Guion and David Guard. Monroe Paris C. Dunning. Morgan Grant Stafford. Boon and Hamilton Austin Devanport. Hancock and Madison John Foster. Jefferson Nathan B. Palmer H. Wallace. Jennings William C. Bramwell. Scott Elisha G. English. Jackson Richard Beem. Washington Woodbridsre Parker & Hen ry C. Monroe. Montgomery David Vance and JarnTi An. gle. Union Wm. Bennett andZ. Ferguson. Wayne A. M Bradburv. Willi am Stppl Abel Thornburg, and John Jones. Ripley Thomas Smith. Clark J. H. Thompson and S. J. Stewart. Orange Vandaver and Carter. Switzerland David Kelso. From the Meadville, Pa. Messenger. OUTRAGE AND MURDER. On Wednesday evening, eleven persons were lodged in our Jail, charged with the murder ot Charles Hickenbottom. It appears that on Tuesday a laborer at the locks near the Aqueduct, by the name of Sheridan lor some misconduct, had been dismissed by his employer, this caused dissatisf iction among some other hands, who to the number of 19 or 20, demanded their discharge, and in a body proceeded down the line of canal about U miles, to William's contract, on PowelPsarm, and at the lower end of the 3d : 1 fx 1 1 1 otuuii, auacKeu mc&enoouom wno was working peaceably at the edge of the creek. He attempted to escape by swimming, but a monster followed him into the water and with a club, struck him such a blow as caused his immediate death. Mr. Thomas Powell, an aged man came to his assistance, but was immediately knocked down, and would in all probability have shared the fate of Hick enbottom, had it not been for the timely assistance afforded by his faithful dog, which siezed the foremost assailant and held him to the ground till his master made his escap Eight or nine of the murderers have not yet been secured, the ringleaders however are in custody. The body of Hickenbottom was found on Wednesday morning. A Jury of Inquest was held over the body which returned a verdict ot wiltul murder. Hickenbottom was originally from Ger many, but latterly from Bellefonte, where we understand he has left a wife and child living. Since the above was in type, five men charged with riot, and assault upon Jonathan Whetzel with intent to kill, have been 1 . . tii 1. . orougm 10 town ;ana loagea in prison. Whelzel, it appears was peaceably returning from the funeral of the unfortunate Hicken bottom,and in passing the 3d section of canal was attacked by the 5 armed men with picks and spades. Whetzel succeeded in knock ing down two of the men, when he received on his head a sever cut from a spade, and would doubtless have soon been killed, had not immediate aid arrived. Unprecedented and Awful Effects of the Electric Fluid. A gentleman in whoso veracitity we have no shadow of doubt, just arrived from the country, informs us, says the New York Gazette, that on Wednesday afternoon, during a severe t'mnder-gust, two men and four horses, who nd found a shelter under a large tree on the farm of Mr. Van Wyck, nearFishkill Hook, were all instantly killed by a stroke of lightning; and what is most remarkable, is, that the leg of one of ihe men was blown off, and found several feet from ths body.

A Mttbdes most fotl akd horrid! A Brother's hand imbrued in the blood of a Brother! A friend in Pittsylvania furnishes us with the following narrative of a murder recently perpetrated in that county. Lynchburgh Virginian. We have read in Shakspare of a second Daniel; but it was reserved for the present era of Murders, to be presented with a second Cain, in the person of Ar.mistead Craft, of the county of Pittsylvania; who, on the 10th instant, committed a most wanton and diabolical murder on the person of his brother, George. Craft, jr. at the house of his father, Philip Craftthen immediately fled. His father being

suspectea ot aiding his escape, contrary to the act of Assembly, and thereby becoming an accessary after the fact, was arrested on the 13th instant, and on the 15th was brought before S. Coleman, D. H. Clark, V. Dickenson, W. L. Pannill and L. Dillard, Esqrs. justices of the peace, who, after a patient and impartial examination of a number of witnesses, pronounced that the testimony would not bear them out in pronouncing the prisoner guilty, and he was therefore discharged. A synopsis of the testimony may not prove uninteresting, viz: 'That passing the house, heard considerable noise had curiosity to ascertain the cause turned in direction of the house saw Armistead Craft running at full speed across the field reached the house, and understood from the father that Armistead had killed his brother George. The father sent for his neighbors, a number of whom was assembled to whom he stated, that on hat morning, Armistead arose and fed his horse, rode out, returned to breakfast, and fed his horse again the family composed ot the father and two sons, sat down to breakfast when George remarked to Armstead that it W3S unnecessary to feed his horse so often when corn was so scarce, for which rebuke he received a slap on the mouth George, being a mild, orderly well disposed member of the Babtist Church, re quested his brother not to repeat it which le dtd by inflicting a severe blow with his clenched hand. A rencounter ensued, which resulted in George's throwing Armistead on the bed. The lather taking him away, Armistead took advantage of this circumstance, seized George and threw him on the floor when he father again interposed, and separated them ran Armistead (the eldest of the two) into a corner hearing something fall behind him, exclaimed, Sir you have killed your brother raised him up when the fatal dirk fell from the bosom of the expir ing boy, having entered between two ribs and deeply penetrated into the heart Armistead asked his father's forgiveness, who ordered him from his presence. The neigh bors sat up with the corpse that night. After midnight, the father came down stairs with overcoat on, and a bundle in his hand went to the desk and took a bag therefrom. containing something weighty went out and remained several hours. Whether the bundle contained clothes, and the bag money, and whether the absent time was spent with the refugee, witness could not tell. Mr. Jones, the coroner, held an inquest over the body, when the Jury found that the deceased had been feloniously, wilfully and maliciously murdered by Armistead Craft. Armistead is about 35 vears of ace, about 5 teet b or 7 inches high, fair ruddy complexion; light hair, inclined to be bald; lull blue eyes, and thin lips; corpulent and I 1 1. 1 . 1. square uuni is no uoudi mauing n:s way to the west. A handsome reward, it is ex pected, will be offered for his apprehension Tennessee Congressional Election. As far as returns have been had, the follovvino gentlemen are elected: In the 6th district, Bailey Peyton; in the 7th district, John Bell; in the 8th district, David W. Dickinson; in the 0th district, James K. Polk; in the 11th district, Cave Johnson. It is also asserted that Col. David Crocket has been elected, by a small majority, tho' some of the Tennessee papers contradict the report. Cin. Rep. Administrators' Notice. MOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned have taken out letters of administration, from the Dearborn county Probate court, on the estate of ISAIAH BISBEE, late of said county, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, and those who have claims will present them for adjustment, as the estate is supposed to be solvent. NOTICE is also given that there will be offered for sale, on the ICth day of September next, at the late dwelling house of the 6aid Isaiah Bisbee, in the town of Aurora, and county aforesaid, the personal property belonging to said estate consisting of One Set of Watch-Makers Tools, AND A VARIETY OF ARTICLES OF STOCK, SEVERAL OLD NEW SILVER WATCHES, Jfcvcelry, $. Some Blacksmith's Tools; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF BEDS and BEDDLXG, TABLES, AND CIIAIF.S; Also a variety of BOOKS, including one full set of Dr. Recs's jYew Encyclopaedia, with many other articles not enumerated in the aoove enumeration, feale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. on said ICth of September, when the terms will be made known. HENRY WALKER, J. W. EGELSTON, August, 16, 15o3. 31-ts Administrators. mi Ab removed his residence to the house on High street, rccentlv occunied bv Capt. 1 hos. rorter, and opposite J. W . Hun Y 1 1 T -WW v ier, n.sqr s. new uuuaing. ms ornce is in the bank room, adjoining the dwelling 0 Judge Dunn, . August 15, 1&33, 01-3mo

AN ORDINANCE

UTO amend an Ordinance entitled an Ordi nance "To improve Short and William streets," passed 1832. Be it Ordained by the President and Select Council of the town of Lawrencebugh, That Short street be filled up, graded and graveled in a suitable manner, under the direction of the Commissioner, hereafter appointed, from New street to High street at the cost of the owners of lots or part of lots fronting thereon. . Sec. 2. Be it further Ordained, That Short street be graveled in the center 16 feet .wide, from High street to the center of Partition Lane. The gravel to be eight feet wide on each side, at least twelve inches in depth in the center and four in depth at the edges that a culvert be erected across tho same, where William street crosses it, that William street be graded from Elm to Vine street; that the water will pass through the culvert on Short and Walnut street, at the cost of the owners of lots or parts of lots adjoining and fronting said improvements. Sec. 3. That for the purpose of making said improvements, there shall be, and hereby is levied and assessed on each lot or part of lot, on either side of Short, between High street and New street, the sum of twenty cents per foot, front, to be appropriated to the improvement directed in the first section, aforesaid. Sec. 4. Be it further Ordained, That there is levied and assessed, on each lot or part of lot, on either side of Short street between High street and the certre of Partition Lane, the sum of ten cents per foot, front, and an equal proportion for the cross street and alley adjoining thereto- and tor the purpose of improving William street as aforesaid from Elm to Vine street, there is levied and assessed the sum of one cent per foot, front, on all lots, including the half of the Cross street and al ley, to the lots which they join from Elm to V me street, as af oresaid. Sec. 5. That for the purpose of carrying into effect this Ordinance, James W. Hunter be, and he is hereby appointed a Commission er to collect the sums hereby assessed and ex pend the same m improving the said streets to the best advantage Provided, That any holder of a lot or part of a lot on Short street may have the privilege of working his, her, or their tax assessed, under such regulations cs shall or may be prescribed by the Commissioner hereby appointed, Provided, the same is done before the 1st of September, 1833. Sec. 6. That it shall be the duty of said Commissioner, on or before the first of October, 1S33, to report to the President of the Corporation his proceedings under this Ordinance, together with all delinquencies, if any there be, and thereupon the President shall make out his duplicate and issue his precept to the Marshal of said Corporation, directing him by distress and sale, of the lots or parts of lots, so as aforesaid delinquent, to levy and collect tne tax, charges and assess ments, aforesaid, according to law, and in the same manner, that other Corporation assessments are collected, and pay the same over to the Treasurer for discharging the contracts respecting the improvements aforesaid. This Ordinance to be in force from and after its publication. DAVID V. CULLEY, Prcs"t. William Tate, Jfec'r. Passed and approved August 12th, 1833. Sale of Torn Lots. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the Probate court of Dearborn county, at the August session, 1833, appointed the undersigned, commissioner for the sale of the following real estate, to wit: In lots No. 177 and 118, in the town of Lawrenceburgh, and In lot No. 83, in what is commonly called New Lawrenceburgh, and that I shall proceed to offer the same by Public Outcry, at the Court House door, in Lawrenceburgh, on the Fourth Saturday in September next, on the following conditions, to wit: one fifth part of the purchase money in hand, on the day of sale, one fifth in three, one fifth in six, one fifth in nine, and the residue in twelve months from the day of sale; the deferred payments to be veil secured. This property is sold as the property of Solomon Hayes, deceased, for payment of just debts, and the title deemed indisputable. D. S. MAJOR, Commissioner. 15th August, 1823. 31-ts Sale of Meal Estate. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that I shall expose to sale at Public Vendue on Saturday tae 1-ithday of .September next, at the premises, in Kelso township, Dearborn county; the west half of tho north-west quarter of section 13, town 7, range 2 wc&t, and soid as the property ot the heirs of Robert McKeague deceased, subject to the widows right of dower; the same bold by order of the rrooite court ot Dearborn county; the title indisputable the same will be sold on the following terms and conditions to wit: one third of the purchase money in hand, one third in 6ix and the residue in twelve months: the deferred payments to bo well secured. A deed in tee simple will be made to the purchaser on the final payment of the purchase money. JOHN KELSO, Commissioner. ISth August, 1833. 31-ts rniiiiKtu will be ouered lor sale by the -IL subscriber, at his place of residence, one mile west of Lawrenceburgh, on Monday the Zd aay oj beptcmler next, GROWING CORN, HOGS, Horses, Farming Utensils, HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEX FURNITURE, Other articles not necessary to mention. Term made known on the day of sab. HAMLET SPARKS. August 12th, 1633. Sl-ts Zd:n in is t micros .Tof c r. FTnHE subscriber having taken out lotter? Ju. of administration on the estate of Jame Moore, deceased, late of Laughery township requests those havirtr claims against fan deceased to present them properly authenti cated for settlement, and taose indebted art desired to make payment with as little delay as possible. The estata is supposed to be insolvent. PETER MOORE, Adm'r. August 14, 1833; 81-'Jw

ELECTION. THERE will be an election held at tho court-house in Lawrenceburgh, on the second Monday in September next, to elect two Justices of the Peace in place of Thorn as Palmer and Samuel H. Dowden, resigned. By order of the board of Trustees. HAMLET SPARKS, town. cVk. August 12, 1833.

E STRAIT. rniAKEN UP by Samuel -II Juwitt, of Cesar-Creek township, Dearborn county, Indiana, on tho 27 th day of July. a DARK BROWyYMARE, supposed to bo seven years old last spring; about 141 hands high ; her right hind foot part white, and a scar on her letl fore pastern joint ; a few whito hairs on her forehead, and her right eye out ; considerably marked with the gears. Appraised to $30 by George Pate & John Wilson, before me this f)th day of August, 1833. A true copy from my estray book. 30-3w WILLIAM LEMON, J. p. TAKE NOTICE. ALL those indebted to GEO. P. BUELL or the subscriber, arc requested to pay by the 20th of this month. J. H. LANE As Co. August 8, 1833. 30-tf WILL be paid for any quantity of good clean TIMOTHY or CLOVER. clean SEED, by L.W.JOHNSON. Aug. 7, 1S33. 30-tf 1 3HSWARB, TT OST either in the streets or in the immei ILi diatc vicinity of Lawrenceburgh, a few days since, a RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing twenty-five dollars in United States' bank notes, with other papers of no value to any one except the owner. The above reward will be paid on its delivery to the undersigned at the office of the Statesman. JAMES M'WILLIAMS. August 9, 1833. 30-3w . Flax A Hemp ivantcil. THE subscriber will pay the highest Cash price for any quantity of good clean Hemp or Flax, if delivered early in the season. L.W.JOHNSON. Aug.7,lS33. 30-tf FRESH FiOUn, A few Barrels Manufactured from New iSL W heat, for sale by L.W.JOHNSON. AU2T. 7, 1833. 30-tf ITilCBIIGAIV ROAD. THE undersigned Commissioner of tho .Michigan Road, will on Thursday tho 22d day of August, at the Court HoubC in the town of Madison, let to the lowest bidder, by public outcry, such improvements as he may think proper, on such miles from 4 to 15, north of Madison, inclusive, being chiefly turnpiking on uch miles, and at Fuch places as were ditched last year on one side; and on Saturday the 24th of August, at tho town of Marion, Ripley county, near Big Craham, for miles from 10 to 25, inclusive; the work to be done in the same manner, and the contractors to come under the f amo obligitions as at contracts entered into at letting public contracts in May and Junelabt, as per advertisement, dated Chippeway. April 4th, 1S33. Should the funds nt tho disposal of tho Commissioner not then.be exhausted, ho will enter into uuch private contracts as ho may deem beneficial on his examination of the road, on his return from Madison to lako Michigan, immediately after the public sales. W. POLKE, C. M. R. Chippeway, July 22d, 1833. P. S. As the further time of nine months given by the last General Assembly to contractors to complete their contracts, expires on the last day of August, he will also examine and receive 6uch miles as are completed, and issue the crjp due to such contractors as have completed their contracts. The Commissioner confidently hopes and expects that after the liberal indulgence extended to contractors lat-t year l y the General Afcsemly, none will fail in having their contracts completed. As the public imperiously re quires that no further indulgence be given, consequently none need be calculated upon. W. POLKE. Michigan Stoatl JLantl. AN ACT supplemental, &c, approved Jan. 3ith, 1633. 4th Section. That the north east quarter and the north cast fraction of each section shall be sold fcr cash only, until the full amount due to the Kate treasury, from tho .Michigan Road Fund, is fully paid. Having been notified by the fctate treasur er, thiil the debt due the state is lully paid, from and after the first day of September noxt, the north east quarters and fractions will be subject to entry for Michigan Road Scrip as other lands; WM. POLKE, C. M. K. Chippeway, July 20, 13. L()-3w Wheat Wanted. THE FubEcribcrs wish to purchaEC 20.CC0 bushels of GOOD WHEAT, to bo delivered at their Store in New-Lawrenceburgh, for which they will pay 50 cents per bushel until the Kth of Augutt next, nnd the highest cash price the remainder of the season. ADAMS tc LOTH HOP. Js'cw-Lc.wrencelurgk, July 20, lfco3.-25tf orrxcEira guide a FAiixacxt'o TtlAlWLZ, (By Joh.v Cain, Esj.) TTUST received and for tale at this cflico a" a fnv copies of the aboe named work, ''containing a comprchcr.feivo collection cf Judicial and busir.rts forms, adapted to the jurisprudence of lndiu:a, with an explanation of law phrases and technical terms Ixth ! atin and French; to which is prefixed tl.o I'cchrition Gflrdej-.erxer.ee, the CYntitulion of the United tHc s, and of the Mute of Indians." Tl.o Guide V ?.!urual CDiit iii.a m abnctnf the principal lavvt in frrce iu ih? Mite, and correct fori.r for tnrir.cting .A buret's. -In thr-rt, it is a lawyer cf its--elf, by the aid cf which every Intelligent reading person miy lo enabled to transact ais ordinary law business correctly, Without the aid of coucel. July h, lEcS.