Indiana Palladium, Volume 10, Number 48, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 13 December 1834 — Page 1

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Governor's message, Communicated to both Houses of tho General Assembly on Tuesday tho 2d instant. 'Gentlemen of the Senate ar.d of the House of Representatives : Since the last annual meeting of tHe Re presentslives of tho people, our state has continued its rapid

advance In wealth and improvement ; the current of emigration has never been exceeded; the resources of the Stale are rapidly developing and increasing; the condition of every classofour industrious citizen is improving, and the numerous evidences that cee serY WU,ro arund us, of a happy and m.Mi' tta-- U uPn us for Pub,ic and

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v. "Ut)oa increase in proporOur ReYeliU? C0u..i ! the Treasury; lion to the ordinary deoiancta up- - ig aotas and although the system m its operation, nperfect or equitable a3 could be desired, or as nomica! in its assessment and collection as it ought to be, yet it 13 adequate to our present scale of expenditure. The receipts during the past year from cil sources, amount to $100,797,09 ajid the disbursements to $121,37,23 which, with the balance on hand of $16,890,29, at the close of the last fiscal year, leaves unexpended in the Treasury, the sum of $2,324,14. The greater expenditure, during the present year, is principally owing to the payments on account of the erection of the State House. The annual reports from the Auditor and Treasurer of Stale, will exhibit in detail, the particulars of tho receipts and disbursements of the past year. I again invite the attention of the Legislature to the suggestions made in my last annual

communication, as to the amendments necessary to our present Revenue laws to insure greater accuracy and uniformity, as well as economy, in assessing and rating lands for taxation. Of the various subjects which will necessarily present themselves for your consideration, during the present session, there is none more important than the prosecution of tho Wabash find Krio Canal. Not only are we deeply interested in a pecuniary point of view, but our character as state is

concerned and our public faith is pledged for its vigorous prosecution and speedy completion. During tho past season, 36 1-2 miles, in addition to former leltings, have been put under contract and aro now in progress. The pi ices at which theso contracts were taken, arc considered fair, although the average price per mile is higher than the contracts cf last year, principally in consequence of a greater amount in lockage and additional feeders on that part of the line. In pursuance of the provisions of an act of the last session, the canal commissioners have caused surveys to be made on each side of the Wabash river, from Logansport to the mouth of the Tippe

canoe, with the view of determining as to the com

parative eligibility of the two routes: but in consc

quenco of the constant employment of the engineer

in held exercises, and ot some delay occasioned by

ill health, the estimates have not as yet been com

pleted, but will bo laid before you in dao time.

The expediency of crossing the Wabash at .Logans

. port and continuing down on the south side of the

river to the mouth of the Tippecanoe, and extending it thence to Lafayette, are questions involving

a considerable extent ot interest, about which much anxiety is felt, and which justice and public policy

requiro should be promptly settled by the Lcgisla

ture as soon as the necessary estimates aro before

them. Delay may materially affect the value of

tho canal lands, and a speedy determination wil put an end to the suspense of those who are desi

rous of locating themselves near the lino of the canal. The Board have also caused a survey to be

made of the valley of White Water, from the mouth of Nettlo Creek to Lawrenceburgh, but for the reason before stated, no detailed report or estimate has been tnade. It is believed, however, by the engineer, that the work is entirely practicable, the supply of water ample, that throughout the greater pari of the line good materials are abundant, and that its feasibility is beyond a question. Afiv miles of the line surveyed, lies within th State of Ohio, whose assent was obtained bpforc the survey was commenced. The duties of the engineer and Lis anssistants during tJo past season, have been of a most arduous kind, and their abilities and faithfulness have been fully tested by the commissioners. Since the adjournment of the last session, the canal lands belonging to this State, lying within the limits of Ohio, have been accepted by that state, upon the conditions proposed, and the ratifications Iiaye beep exchanged by the Executives.

The loan in aid ot the cans,, autnonzea oy me last legislature, the Fund Commissioners have not 3Tet permanently made, believing it good policy to delay a while, but they have obtained sufficient supplies for the progress of the work on good terms. Their report will be laid before you. The alcsof the canal lands from the 25th Nov. 1S33 to the 1st day of Nov. 183 4 amounted to $67,503,90, a report of which will be made by the Commissioners. As the resources of tho Stalo develope themselves and tho ability of our citizens to produce a surplus increase, public sentiment becomes more decidedly in favor of such internal improvements .as will facilitate the transportation of such surplus

to a market, and thereby increase the rewards of

industry and enhance the general value of property. Since tho beneficial policy of engaging in

public works for the advancement of the agricultural and commercial interests of the country, has been so frequently and clearly demonstrated; and while our credit is justly such as to command any amount of capital at an interest of five per cent, or les3, no good reason can be assigned why we should

longer hesitate to follow the successful examples of other States. New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio bad, at the commencement of their works, which have enriched their citizens and done honor to the sagacity and enterprizecf their projectors, but little more means or resources than their public credit,

which enabled them to obtain in the money market,

" Euch sura3 as they needed. Tho money thus pro

cured, in the first instance, immediately benefited

. the people by being thrown in circulation in pay

ment for labor, materials and subsistence, and so soon as the works were completed, the people and

the states were repaid many fold by the increased

demands and higher prices for their produce; by

the activity imparted to every branch of industry, and by the enhancement of the landed property of the country. Tho additional value alone of the lands in the district of country intersected by the Miami canal in Ohio, far exceeds the cost of the construction. The actual wealth of a state or nation, does not consist of the sums hoarded in the treasury, but in tho wealth of the citizens and their

ability to pay whenever the exigencies of the Government make contributions necessary. The treasury of a well managed Government, is the pockets of the people, in which something should be placed by wise legislation, before much is required. To borrow money at a fair rate of interest, & expend it upon somo well selected objects of paramount public utility, will not embarrass the Government or impoverish the people, but on the contrary, will enrich both. If the interest is annually raised" by taxation, jho ability of the people to pay these taxes is proportional! increased , because the principal of the debt is expended among them. By this process, the capital which has accumulated in tho eommer-

"Uies, 19 transferred to the west where it is cku v ,4'nrowa into circulation, affording means neededano iuuig to activity overy deto cnterprize, and si.. . mere speculapartmcnt of industry. This i n t -Jidy tion; it is theory based upon reason and t;!?unu-..

as her southern boundary an east and west line drawn through the southern extreme of Lake Michigan. Were it possible to recognize this claim, Indiana would lose a district ten miles wide, extending entirely acro?3 the northern part of the State, including one of the fairest aad most desirable portions of her territory, and be entirely excluded from any access to the Lake except through a foreign jurisdiction. This claim can never be acceded to by Indiana, and it is highly important that tho question should be brought to an early decision. During the last session cf Congress, the subject was brought immediately before that body by the application of jhe people of Michigan, to be admitted into the Union as a State, and the question underwent considerable discussion before a committee of the Senate, but no final action was had on the subject by either house. The question was then contested principally between the Delegation of the State of Ohio and Michigan; the latter insisting that it is purely a Judicial question, depending upon com-pJC-s and law3 already enacted, and over which

Congress llZ AO unsd:ction; nna the former con

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tendinci that t is a ;:ucuou ot legislative tiiscre-

tion and expediency, l ot the purpose of putting you in possession of the position uJen by the par- ' S I;rrfu.'lili I 1 v Imfm-o vmi llio r"rr.'t fit thji

verified by facts and experience. 2, - H Scnalc coi;ta;n;ng the argument

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our State has in this important question w-

to you the propriety of calling the attention V1 out

Improvement, the propriety of adopting something like a general plan or system, having reference to the several portions of the State and the connexion of one with another, naturally suggest itself. No work should be commenced but such as would be of acknowledged public utility, and when completed, would form a branch of some general system.

la this way only, can any permanent public advantage be realized, the people generally benefited by the expenditure, and the imputation of partial or local legislation be avoided. In view of this object, tho policy of organizing a board of public works, is again respectfully suggested. Such aboard, acting with a view to the general interest of the State, would only sanction such as were capable of being extended and connected with each other upon some general plan, so as to open communications between

the most important points and subserve the gener

al interests of the people.

The receipts on account of the Three per cent.

Fund, since the last annual report of the Agent, amount to $20,105 ,00 falling short of existing ap

propriations nearly one half. It is obvious while the present system of appropriating this fund is continued, it cannot be reiied on as a means of improve-

mgour roads and highways, so as to produce any

permanent public advantage. It is annually dis

tributed in small portions to the several counties in

the State, and by them again subdivided and appli

ed to detached portions of the numerous Sute roads

that incumber our Statute Books, without reference to any continuous line of communication between different parts of the State; and is thus frittered away in paying for mere temporary improvements, without regard to the permanent convenience or accommodation of the public. And it would seem too often to be the case, that the great object of the fund is lost sight of in efforts to distri

bute tho money in certain neighborhoods or to accommodate individuals by placing small portions in their hands for disbursements. It is true, that the people have been much benefitted by the expenditure of this money among them ; but this should only bo considered a secondary object. Tho money could as well be thrown into circulation and the samo advantages accrue by applying it to the construction and improvement of a limited number of principal thoroughfares, selected with a view to the general advantage. If some such plan had been adopted and pursued from the commencement of the unDronriations of this fund until the

4 present time, our State would now have been intersected by a number of well improved roads that would have contributed very essentially to the public convenience and accommodation. Our dividend for 1834 will exhaust the remaining appropriations, and I respectfully recommend that the Legislature shall authorize a loan of not les3 than two hundred thousand dollars, at fivener

cent, redeemable in 15 years, and to be paid by our annual receipts of the Three per cent. Fund which sum, if industriously applied to the construction and permanent improvement of a portion of our highways, would more essentially benefit the citizens and contribute to the wealth and resources of the state, than if yearly dividends were trebled and annually expended upon our present system. Were I to pass by the praiseworthy & public spirited enterprise of that portion of our citizens interested in the line of Rail-way designated by the Lawrenceburgh and Indianapolis charter, I should do injustice to their laudable exertions, and be remiss in my duty towards them. Since thg close cf the last session, availing themselves of the pro

visions f &eiT charter, tliLy have subscribed above one hundred uiCKsand dollars of stock; procured a survey of the major part of the line, and would

have completed the location of tho whole route, but for the lamented death of their Engineer. The company will report its proceedings to the legislature, which will enable you to determine the extent of its further claims upon tho patronage of the State. Our citizens upon other routes have had meetings with a view of taking the first slep3? towards the commencement of similar works, but I am wholly unadvised of their further proceedings or wishes. In pursuance of a law of last session, a commis

sioner has been appointed, to act in conjunction with one on the part of Illinois, in making surveys &. improvements on that part of the Wabash River, which constitutes the common boundary between

the two States, and has entered upon the duties of

the service. Owing to sickness, nothing more has

T ' to them by tho delegadocuments SUi..1" .m i . r i ' i n litG deep interest

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themselves, that we can hopo to perfect the system and bring it into general acceplanco with the people. It is our business and duty to foster and encourage education, and we should therefore studiously endeavor to adapt cur Legislation to the peculiar situation and circumstances of the people : even their prejudices ought to be regarded, so fr as not entirely inconsistent with the great object to be accomplished. By pursuing this course, there is a greater certainty of success, than bv adopting at onco the most perfect system that ha's been de" vised in other States, and suited to the c;rcumstances and opinions of a people differently situated from ours. It is highly important that somo method should be adopted of enforcing a more rigid accountability

" management ot Hie county Seminary funds. In some instances, they are entirely squandered and lost. It is believed that at present, they are more generally paid-over than forme rl v. to the trus-

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tecs, out tJiero still seems to be some strange fttality attending them. 1 would suggest tho proprity of abolishing tho cilice of Seminary Trustee, r.nd vesting tho duties in tho Con:?tv Treasurer, under the supervision ofiho Hoard doing couatv business. The law of 1S31, to provide alund fo'r the encouragement of common schools, directs that lists of lands r.nd lots on which the taxc3 remain unpaid, shall annually be certified by the Collectors to the Shcool Commissioners cf the several counties, who shall charge suh lands and lots with a penalty of fifty per cent, on the amount of taxes

due thereon, -and one hundred per cent, per annum

delegation in Congress to the subject, and rcques-, itni..1 samo is pusu; and turlher requires the liner them to unite with those of Ohio and Illinois SchooJ r'ssicncrs to certify to tho Treasurer

ofStatc,onCr bL."ro t:ie tenth day ot Uec. annually, the amount ct' cn llK;tr book3 charged with the non-payment ol'tai-es, Qd" tho sums paid within iho vcr,r for the rcdcniDtiu'D of sITf-U lands.

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in bringing it to a speedy determination by Con

gress, tho only legitimate tribunal for its decision. But should Michigan succeed in procuring en ad

mission into the Union upon an equal footing with

other States, before the question is settled, Con

gress will no longer have jurisdiction over the sub

ject: it will then bo a question of boundary and ju

risdiction between the btates, to bo determined by the Supreme Court of tho United States, most

probably after a protracted and vexatious litigation.

An additional reason why every exertion should be

made on the part of this state to bring this question to a speedy settlement is, that as the mouth of the

Maumec river and the termination of the Wabash and Erie Canal, lie within the limits claimed by Michigan, it is most probable that Ohio will suspend all co-operation in the work, until the controversy is settled; and from tho proceedings of a meeting of some of the public officers and citizens, it would seem that such is their intention. I herewith lay before you the report of tho Adjutant General of the state of Massachusetts to tho Legislature on the subject of the Militia, and also Joint Resolutions of the States of Maryland and

North Carolina, recommending the adoption, by

Congress, of an uniform system that will equalize t

the duties and relieve the people from the burthens of the existing methods of organizing the Militia under the State authorities. The progress made in the erection of the State House during the past season, has been highly satisfactory. Thus far, the materials used arc cf the

best quality, and tho work is done In the most substantial manner. There is no doubt but the buildinr will be completed by the time stipulated in the contract. Experience ha3 already shown, that it will be absolutely necessary for the Legislature to adopt some effectual measure to prevent the work from being wantonly impaired and defaced. With the exception of one lot, all the property belonging to the Slata within the Indianapolis donation has been sold, but that which is reserved. The annual report of the Agent, will furnish you with the particulars as to the situation of the fund.

rrora the report of the isitor, the btate Prison continues to be managed in a manner highly satisfactory. 1 herewith lay before you a communication from the Superintendent, proposing to surrender the Prison, on the ground that the Clark Circuit Court, at its May term, discharged a convict on a writ of Habeas Corpus, w ho e ntered upon his second term of service and was there detained by

the keeper, tor having escaped from prison during his first term of service; that being tho punishment imposed by the SOth Sec. of the act relative to Crime and Punishment, approved February 10, 1S31. Tho Constitution of tho State, secures to

every individual the right of a trial by a Jury cf his

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tii counties, and for the year 1S33, the Commis

sioners for counties only, made any return; and

Fidiltiy. Desert not your friends in danger or distress. Too many there are in tho world whose attachment to those they call friends, is confined to tlu day of their prosperity. As long as that continues, they ore, or appear to be affectionate and cordial. Rut as soon as their friend is under a cloud, they begin to withdraw, and separate their friendship from hi?. In friendship of this sort, the heart assuredly has never had much concern. Fur the grer.t test of truo fiicrdship, i constancy in tha hour of danger adherance in tho hour of distress. When your friend is calumniated, then is tho time openly ami boldly to espouse his cause. When his situation is changed, or iiiisfortunrs fast gather around him then is the timu of affording prompt and zealous aid. Winn pickrs or iafiriaiiy occasions hirn to bo neglected by other, that U the opportunity which every real friend will seize, of redoubling all tho affectionate attention which love suggests. These are tho important dunes, tho sacred claims of friendship v. Im h rclig;on and irluro enforce on every worthy mind. To nbow yourselves warm I;i this manner in the rausi? ot ycur friend commands esteem ccn in ihoso ttholnvo personal iutrn is in opposing him. This honorable zeal of friendship Ins, in every ago attracted the veneration of mankind. It Ins coi.secratrd to the latest prostcrity, names of ihoso who have given tip their fortune, and have exposed tl.cir lives, in behalf of tho friend whom they love; while ignominy and dissgraco have ever been tho portion cf them who deserted their friends in tha huur of distress.

country, and forbids the imposition of such penalties in the summary manner contemplated by that section. I therefore entertain no doubt of the correctness of the decision of the Court, and refer the subject, with the proposition of the Superintendent, to the consideration of the Legislature. The Saline lands have been offered for sale except those in Monroe county, tho unexpired lease on which, it was thought would bring a belter interest than the proceeds of the land; and in addition to that reason, it has been ascertained that another lot of land was reserved and belongs to the Saline, which was not named in the act of Congress au

thorizing the sale. The proceeds of the sales in Washington county amount to near $S00O. Of

tho French Lick reserve, 5440 acres were sold at an average price of two dollars two cents per acre, amounting to ten thousand nine hundred and eigh

ty-eight dollars, eighty cents, leaving near 1S,000 acres to be disposed of to individuals at private sales. The Pottawattamie Indians, resident within the State, arc making preparations to remove to the territory assigned them by the General Government, west of the Mississippi. Another attempt has recently been made, to extinguish the title of the Miamics, to lands within the State, which has been only partially successful. They have relinquished nearly all their reserves

north ol the U abash, and seven miles on the west

of thu returns received, the greater number were

very imported and unsatisfactory. There is no

penally prescribed for the non-peiformnnce of this

duty on tho part of the bchool Commissioners. It i3 recommended, that it bo made the duty of some of tho Executive officers, t furnish the School Commissioners with suitsble forms for such reports, and impose a penally for failing to certify as required; and also the duty of tho Treasurer to certify to the Prosecuting Attorneys all delinquent Commissioners, within their respective circuits. The fund that would accrue to the several counties in the State from this source, if propcily ni in?ged, would be very considerable; and as it is relinquished on the part of the State from its principal source of revenue, it is the duty of tho Legislature to see that the provisions of the law are strictly complied

with, and that the fund is faithfully applied to the

purpose for which it is granted. The law contemplates that Legislative provision shall be made for ihe sale of such lands as shall remain unredeemed three years; hut it is evident, that unless all the requisites of the law are complied with, no valid title will pass by such sale; r.nd unless proper returns are promptly made, the situation of such lauds, will become involved in almost inextricable confusion and uncertainty, and will rnateiially affect the revenue of the State. A careful revision of the law is therefore recommended. My views in reference to our Probate System and the act regulating tho practice in our Circuit Courts, as expressed in my cornmunicHiion to the last Legist i ture, remain unchanged, and the biitject is again earnestly recommended to your attention. The State Bank has jrst commenced operations

under very favorable circumstances. Tho ptock in all the Brandies authorized, was subscribed by individuals, and the instalment paid as required by the Chatter. Tho loan authorized for the piyment -t .1 ii. .

on uio siocii allotted to the State, amountin? to

fivo hundred thousand dollars, was obtained at a

premium of one and five hundredths percent, on five per cent, stock, making tho sum cf $550 on the amount borrowed. As the ensuing session of the Legislature will be the period for a new apportionment of tho mem

bers of tli3 fcenate and House of Representatives, it will bo necessary, during the present session, to make provision f r taking an enumeration of the free white male inhabitants throughout tha Slate, above the age cf twenty-one years, preparatory to that measure.

The Cholera. A Medical Correspondent of a London paper says uThu causes which csccially predispose to an attack of cholera aro k weakened state of the lining membrane of tho stomach and alimentary canal. This state is so decidedly obviated by eating freely of common salt with cur tnaala that I believe full two thirds of tho eases which occur, might be prevented by hating rccourso to this simple preservative remedy. Tho qmr.tity taken should be exactly what thc'sicmLch will bear without after inci nvcnieiico; from one quarter to one third of an ounce during thj day is sufficient. Salted meats and other preparations into which salt enters, or is dissolved, arc totally different in their ac

tion to salt in a pure state 1 he chom'cal change produced cn suit by heat, and t's long admixing with other matter, not only entirely destroys its preventive character, but tenders sulrtunccs rr fluids thus impregnated in many rcrpocts prejudicial. If chokra bo contagious or infectious, I h u e, from my avocation, been frequently exposed to its influence, and tho above is the eoIc preventive measure I have adopted. Permit me, incidrnully to remark, how absurd it is to suppose that eating fresh fsh, fresh vegetables, or ripe ftuits, p. in

disposes individuals to attacks of this horrible ciis-

C3t Cn sound stomach?, whn taken moderate

ly, they produce a beneficial influence, which letsens the susceptibility of all disorders." Throne of Vortical. Who would l ave believed, a few years since, tint the Throne of Pcrtagal, would have been shared by one of the iYtt.c-es of tho Buonapn toan dynasty I Yet such is the fret. The Cortes has ordained that the (J ;. en, l)o:.ni

Mario, is to bo wedded to tho ?c:i cf LW no Beau-

harnois, who was the only son of the Kmprrr-s Jo?cphinc, by her first husband, who fell a uctim to tho revolution, on the scaffold. Prince Jhg' h' M-ns tho favorite, and almost the only one, ati.on 11 naparto's general officer; all tho ether?, cwn h;d own l rotheis, were made use of to suit his tcir.poraly purpose?, r.nd woo cast aside when ru longer wanted; but Ucnuharnoi, in f-vcry situuiio., joyed the Lmpcn ii confidence snd firn thu establishment of the kingdom of Italy in IfOl.luU i?3 vice royalty till the abdication nt l'oiitr.bkau. lie was one of the most cceerr.; l:s'.:cd r.."tt, r.nd chivalric officers of his day. Of h!s ron wo hivo heard nothing, but if ho inherits a ppaik cf h!i ft ther's rpirit, the ancient house of Bgau?.! will not belikelv, during his reign, to be shaken.

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. Love J.c:u r. Dr. iJoddriioV love letter i hevo teen puMithed, and it must bu allowed Hint tl.oy wore written in a ttyle entirely his own. In onu of them ho writes as foih': " To day yeu have been telling me you eiu! net Leae the thought cf not being eo rich as your tutor; that yen do net

know w iv vou nniv injt f vnort a 1011! tn-m u '

good citato! J leac vou touie

possible 1 khGiud hear ttub

nets; and if it bo net, wheth'v it were f:t i

make it. Consider, mad a i

yet, ble6cd be (2od, not absolutely districted! How

then do you imagine I can pet any ce!:4V' r'CJ i" !hJ assurances you give of your love, when you ut j to continually ccutradicltrg the:;.! l'or, do ycu ixt

contradict them w lien you tn.lk of dirchurrir-; ma

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reniar:; wYu:out uueasi-

it wcro f:t f r ycu to

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In pursuance of the joint resolutions of the last session, relative to the Insurance Companies within this State, Agents have been appointed to make the examinations end enquiries proposed, whoso reports, when received, will bo laid before you. Tho Commissioner on tho Miehigau ltoad, has been actively engaged the past season in applying the appropriation of thirty thousand dollars, made

the last session. A report from that officer will ! ;-or lhc ake of laOROyi J Uways tluu-rht, i..y .v-ar

ait ut- idiu uv-1010 ou. iaw 01 use last, fc?sion

makes it the duty of the Boards doing county business in the several counties through which this

road passes, to district and causo it to he worked

under the direction of the Supervisors, in the same

manner that other roads aro worked. As it is not probablo that the labor thus applied, will in all instances be in conformity to the plan of the Com- . . 11.-

missioner, ana may in some instances, maienauy interfere with it, will it not be well to authorize the Commissioner to instruct tho Supervisors as to the peaces and manner of applying the labour of the hands ?

been done, than making some necessary surveys j side of the great reserve on the south side of the

preparatory to the work. Whether the twenty-four

thousand dollars appropriated, will remove the obstructions to the navigation of the rapids or not, sufficient information has not yet been obtained. A report from the commissioners may be expected. I herewith lay before you, a Report made to the Legislative Council of Michigan, with an accompanying resolution, on the subject of the souttern boundary of that Territory, constituting the northern boundaries of Ohio, Illinois, and this State. From this document it will be seen that Michigan, notwithstanding the approval by Congress of the con

stitutions of these Stales, in each of which their

respective boundaries are clearly defined, claims

river, inclading in the whole about 200,000 acres. This acquisition however, is of importance to the

State, as it removes most of the impediments from

that source, to the construction of the Canal, and

will soon bring into market a considerable quantity

of valuable land. It is hoped that no exertions on the part of the General Governmemt will be spared, to remove this remnant of Indians from

creature, you had bet a rcmsrtiLlo hu'.'.i for I'ood

sei:so and religion. Put I own 1 do net tee l ow it reconcilable with cith.r, to throw usiuo tho&e entertainments of a rational, e. freiidly, and u iIiricus nature, whioa ou yc-urlf think yu ;.:uy fu;i in, rue, merely that you may cat and d'riui; more sump, tuously, and wear belter clothes, with t-.aic of those people wl..m the word of (iod already brands as fools. Madam, I must presume o fir t j to tay that

u isnumicr loo pari n a christian r.or a tnend, to

keep me in s uch a continud uneaj

You

n;e for business, devetiui, or company, r:id, in short, make my very life biudensouo ly l y '.ucoi.t 'tmcy of your behaviour. Let rue therefore most oar: ::!

entreat you not entirely lu disr.risa n.c, which Cod

Tn rnmnliinco tiMtli n tifv ImnfiCPM hv ft mint rr.

solution of the last Legislature, I had the honour 1 lortb r . ... it ' t i. r-. . iot to allow your.-: 11 those unboutuioii Jit1 mi. a it of addressing a note to ho Hon John I ipton, to . c Ut t!;C yamty vl- ,,lW(ftll i:,ar ascertain on what terms ho wotud surrender to the excellent hea-t ntuy prompt vou to utter, without State the Tippecanoe Battle Ground, and now lay rimnio-m- i iv I nm abb u bear it,"

among us.

In behalf of the cause of Education, I rccom" mend to your special consideration, our Schoo and Seminary Laws. It is only by steadily observing the practical operations ot the tlaw and prompt

ly correcting its deficiencies as they nwy develope

before you his reply, proffering to tntisfer it with

out charge. In the character of guardians of the public weal you have convened for the transaction of business involving questions of deep interest to our fellow citizens, and knowing no other restraints than those imposed by our constitution, it will be for you to

adopt, or reject at pleasure, the suggestions I have thought it my duty to make. If other measures, in

the least calculated to promote the prosperity of

our citizens, or the honour ot the State, siuii, uuring your deliberations, emanate from your better judgment, they shall receive my cordial support and concurrence. N. NOBLE. 2d Dec. IS34.

The Bunherj Hill Aurora says, tn cU hdy whoso fidelity to her only tor., in his younger dajd was far from being oppressive, recently experienced tho sid consequence of his elopement. While a friend was endeavoring to cuisolc her, ho fcsid, lc often thought 1 should nl!zo it; train vu il

French Politeness. Tha following compliment was lately paid by a I'arisiau d.nleat to z hdy. Ho had undo several ineffectual attempts to draw out her decayed tooth, and finding at last that ho must give it up, he ojtlogizcd by sayit.g -The fact i$, madam, it is impossible for sny thin j bud to come out of your mouth,"