Indiana Palladium, Volume 10, Number 49, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 20 December 1834 — Page 2

Inaugural Address Of Lieutenant Governor Wallace, on taking the Chair 'President of the Senate, at the commencement of the present session of the legislature: i hf Smaie:

It has never been in ray power, at the close of 11 . t T 1 1 M .1 1 the several sessions, in wmcn l nave naa me nonor to preside over your deliberations, to adhere to that custom established by my predecessors, of delivering to the Senate a valedictory address. The many acts of kindness and courtesy which all its members, from time to time, so repeatedly bestowed on me, while in the discharge of the arduous and difficult duties of the chair, created within my bosom a feeling of gratitude towards them, which could not be smothered at the hour of parting; more especially too, when I could not but be conscious that the moment we passed yonder portal, I should never behold them all assembled again in this chamber. That these anticipations have been fully realized, a glance over the Senate will sufficiently demonstrate. Some from choice, others, perhaps, from tbo known caprice of popular favor, have voluntarily withdrawn themselves from the busy and but too turbulent scenes of political life, to enjoy, as I sincerely hope, the more substantial and lasting pleasures of a tranquil home. So that at this moment I find myself in the presence of but a small portion of tho3e who three years ago composed this Senate, and whom I had the honor of addressing from this place. To these, therefore, to the absent, I embrace this opportunity of tendering to them in their retirenient, uiy most sincere thanks for their kindness to me here, together with my most ardent wishes for their future peace, prosperity, and happiness. But.centlcmen, with us this is not the hour of parting; it is the far more cheerful and exhilerating moment of meeting. The gloom of the past sheds none of its sombre hues over tbo track which is before you, for all as yet, with many of you, is light and life and animation. Hope, doublles touches you with her magic wand; busy expectation creates within you a glow of exciting interest; while fancy sportive fancy ! paints on the bosom of the future, those delightful visions, which of all others are the most grateful and thrilling to the heart of j the politician the smiles, the approbation and the applause of your countrymen: In siiort you feel that you arc nerved and fitted for the race, and tho cry with you is onward! onward! onward! Gentlemen, at a moment so auspicious, may I be permitted to congratulate you on your assemblage here; to join with you in giving thanks to the people, who have so generously confided to us the management of their best & dearest interests; and, above all, to supplicate that our richest anticipations may not prove as empty and as evanescant as dreams, and that at the close of our legislative career, we may not bo compelled to drink of the bitter waters of disappointment. Without attempting to damp tho ardour, with Tiirh rmi nr nhnnt In rntpr nnnn vmir rfsnprtivn " J - l " J . duties, or to startle you with the magnitude of the labour which is unquestionably before you, do I invite your attention to some of the doings and achievements of your predecessors. They have indeed done much; they have relieved you of a vast weight: by patient industry, untiring perseverancc,and a courage not to be subdued, they have succeeded in bearing downjoppositionjthe most determined; in inspiring even the timid with resolution; and finally in fixing, as I hope, on a broad, deep, and permanent foundation tho policy of the state. The spirit of this policy is manifesting itself every where. The cry for improvement has gone forth. It comes to us in distinct notes from the east; is responded from the centre; and is echoed back from the extreme south. The idle legislation with which we have been charged for some yeart past, has not proved quite as idle or as empty as its scorners prophecied. Tho turnpike charters, the rail road charters, and the several provisions for canal surveys which are to be found so plentifully scattered through the(statuo books,;if they .have not built up the works they provide for, yet have they performed a most important office. They have-eet inquiry afloat amongst the people; they have elicited investigation from all classes, and from all quarters; in a word, they have awakened the people up to a lively and an. active sense of their own interests, together with a desire for the interest and the glory of tho state. I venture that flinrn "a ennmc i torr riKin in lin JHninrl In nnr ic 1 1 derness, where the merits, the advantages, and the probable cost of rail roads and canals havo not been repeatedly discussed and ecltled. This alone is victory a great victory ! The fears of the many have been thus quieted: the prejudices of others have been dissipated to the winds, and tho way opened and piepared, for you and your successors .to build upon tho foundation thus laid a superstructure, that shall at once give to commerce a new impulse; to agriculture renewed energy; and to the Btate unbounded wealth and happiness. The manner in which you are to acquit yourselves, of this truly important trust, is not for me to say, or point out, or determine. Like the great mass of my fellow citizens, I may hope, I may anticipate, but nothing more. I cannot, however, for a mo ment imagine that with a population of near half a millian to sustain you, alike distinguished for energy and enterprize, occupying and cultivating a soil and territory, as rich and as fertile as any the sun of Heaven shines upon you will ignomiuiously fold up your arms, and pause in the career your predecessors havo so happily marked out for you. Tho day, I flatter myself, is not far distant when by the courso of a bold, a wise, and a liberal legislation on your part, we shall be blessed with the heartcheering spectacle of the West wending her way with the rich produce of her labor along our northern canal, to the great northern market ; of the cast, emptying through a like channel on to the bosom of the river Ohio, tho vast surplus of the interior; and of the centre and the south embracing with the rapidity of tho Eagle's flight, the advantages presented by both, through tho instrumentality of their railways. Yours, gentlemen, will surely be a spirit of emulation a decent rivalship of ihe past ; and inasmuch as improvement has been, and is now tho distinguished order of the day, the great end of all your exertions win De ai least to extend its cir cle. JUay uod sena, mat in ims most laudable design, you and your efforts may be crowned with the happiest success. In conclusion, gentlemen , I would respectfully commend myself to your kindest feelings. The experience of the past has taught me, that the station I have again beenassigned to, is not exempt from difficulties and vexations; that it requires at all times and upon all occasions a uniform self-possession, which I fear I cannot alwavs command. The Dreservation of order is indeed no minor achievement eitherby the senate or its presiding officer. There will be times perhaps, when even the gravest and tho most deliberate amongst you, will bo driven unconsciously, in th3 hurry, tho excitement and the passion of the moment, to a violation of its rules. If then in the doing of my duty aught of error, or

feeling should creep into my conduct, I would most earnestly bespeak for them at your hands a consignment to oblivion. For believe me my ambition will be more than gratified, if at the hour of our separation, I shall have so discharged the duties of the chair, as not only to merit, but to obtain your approbation and good will.

REPORT Of the Directors of ihe State BanJc, and the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. Office of the State Bank, Indianapolis, Dec. 5, 1834 To the General Assembly of the State of Indiana : The Board of Directors of the State Bank in compliance with the provisions of the Act establishing a State Bank, respectfully report, that on the 13th of Feb., 1834, the Directors elected on the part of the State, assembled at Indianapolis and with their President were duly qualified into office, and respectively gave the bonds required of them as Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. Jams M. Ray was chosen their Cashier, and on deciding by lot the terms which the several Directors were to continue in office, that of R. Morrison was drawn for ono year: S. W. Norris for two years: C. Fletcher for three years, and L. II. Scott for four years. At this time the Branches were located as follows: 1st District, Indianapolis 2d. Lawrenceburgh 3d. Richmond 4th. Madison 5th. New Albany Gih. Evansville 7th. Vincennes 8th. Bedford 9th. Terre Haute, and 10th. Lafayette. Commissioners for receiving subscriptions of stock, were appointed for the respective Districts, and the notice required by law, was directed. A special meeting was called tho 20th of May to receive the returns of stock subscription, when it appeared that the amount required by the char ter, had been subscribed in each of the districts, of which notice was immediately given to tho Canal Fund Commissioners, then in New York. The loan authorized by the State, to pay the first instalment on the State stock, was effected on the 6th August since which no time has been lost in preparing to commence Banking operations. The individuals subscribing stock, promptly "paid their first instalment, at the time required of them: the proper officers for the Branches, were all duly elected, their proceedings wero approved at the first general meeting of the Parent Board, held the 17lhNov.; the state stock was subscribed, and the first instalment has been paid over, orison the way for that purpose. The Governor, by his proclamation of the 19th November, authorized the commencement of Banking operations, and several of the Branches have, it is understood, commenced business, though as yet no reports of their operations have been received at the Parent Board. The expenses incurred in organizing the Bank, providing books, and banking apparatus for the Branches, as allowed by the Parent Board, amounted to $614 45 each branch, except that at Madison, which required no gold scales. The expenses not yet presented for allowance, will probably make the whole amount les3 than $'1000 to be paid by each branch for all charges including bank paper necessary to commence operatiens. As the first instalments of stock havo been paid in specie, at considerable expense to the state and individuals, which certainly ought not to be regretted from the solid basis, that has been laid for banking transactions, it is respectfully suggested, whether the charter might not be advantageously amended as to tho second and third instalments to be paid by tli State. It is also respectfully suggested that tho legislature should authorize the bank to calculate their discount or interest according to tho standard and rates set forth in "Rowlett's tables." Here this Report might properly terminate, but so numerous are the inquiries made of the officers of tho bank as to the course to be pursued, and the policy to be adopted by the branches; and such erroneous notions are prevalent on this subject, that it may not be improper for the organ of the Parent Board to attempt to express their views on these matters. The management of the institution, which the Legislature chartered the last session, has been committed principally to the stockholders whose interests are such that it does not well appear how a majority of them can unite in any measure injurous to the common welfare. The state only appoints such a portion of tho officers, that she can, through them at all times know the true situation of the institution; but the control has been wisely committed to persons chosen by the stockholders, that the steady course of individual enterprise may never be interrupted by political changes and revolutions. Every person may participate in the privileges granted by our charter; those who have capital may at any time purchase stock, much of which will at all times be in market; and those who have not capital, may still exercise an important power in the selection through tho Legislature, of the persons who are to guard the equal interests of the State in the institution. By reference to the charter, it will be seen that proper guards have been placed against too great an accumulation of power. A bank has-been established and not a loan office. The objects to be effected by the former are to supply a convenient currency to facilitatt exchanges to furnish temporary loans to aid in carrying away the surplus produce of the country, and to cheapen the prices of imports, by affording facilities and exciting competition. But no authority is given in the charter, to exercise the powers that properly belong to the loan office. It is not allowed to take landed security in the first instance, it is prohibited from holding land, except for special purposes; and the branches are liable to sus pension, unless they yield a certain dividend, which can never be made if long loans be allowed ; so that it would appear that the bank was never intended to supply capital to a few favored persons, like a loan office, but to furnish a currency and supply facilities for trade and exchange. This will appear still more evident, by reference to that proceeding of the Legislature which struck from the bill a clause originally inserted in it that authorized permanent loans. That power might well be called dangerous, that in addition to the usual banking privileges, could also influence a large portion of community, by lending capital for long periods on the pledge of their land. Tho real interests of the Bank aro undoubtedly in accordance with the courso intended by the Legislature, when the Charter wa3 granted; and if any complain that their cases are not provided for, it will appear on examination that they have indulged expectations that cannot in the nature of thing be realized. What they expected from the Bank, no well managed institution could ever afford; and it would bo better for them to devise some other remedy than to attempt to divert the Bank from tho accomplishment of its legitimate objects. To make loans for short periods and for special

purposes, and to require them to bo paid punctually, will be found the most profitable to the Bank, and the most useful to the country. This mode of doing business will keep out the paper of the bank ; will bring in good funds; will accommodate the greatest number of customers; will suit the bu

siness of those who are taking the productions of the country to a market; and by encouraging punctuality and regularity, will benefit the whole community. If longloan3 aro made, only ono set of men can be accommodated, nothing will be coming in but the interest, the paper of the bank cannot be kept out; when the expenses are deducted, a dividend sufficient to. keep the branch from being suspended, cannot be made; the customers who are not asked to pay in good times will hardly make an effort in hard times: the board of Directors will cease to assemble and to take any interest when nothing new is to be done; the responsibility of endorsers will be less and less regarded, and it will not require the aid of prophecy to foretell the result. As the Directors are all made personally responsible for the consequences, it is very important that they should commence right at? first. If they deal impartially with each others claims, when loans are asked for, by any of their own board; if they aim to encourage the exporters, tho manufacturers, tho employers, and the safe business men of their vicinity, they can scarcely fail to augment vastly the business, enterprise, and prosperity of the state. But if they suffer a community of wants to produce concert of action in granting long loans to themselves or others if they accept, as principals or endorsers, those who suffer themselves to be sued forjustdebts if they cannot appeal to a uniform and reasonable course of action if they suffer their vaults to be emptied and their files to be burthened with often renewed notes, ftnv? will be no light account to settle with the public. In the circulation of Bank piper, it has been found by experience, that efforts to send it to a distance are very rarely of any advantage to the bank. The paper soon returns for redemption, and if large quantities be found in a remote district, out of the usual way of trade, suspicions aro excited, the reputation of the Bank is injured, and the field is soon very limited in which tho paper will be freely received. But when the business men around a bank understand that it is prudently managed, when it stands ready to give support instead of asking it, general confidence is created, it extends and enlarges the circle of business in every direction, and it soon expels other currency from what may bo deemed its natural field of circulation. Unless a bank can be thus conducted, its establishment must have been premature, and all further operations should cease. By order of tho Board, S. MERRILL, President. To the Hon. the General Assembly of the State of Indiana: The Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners has been duly organized; but as most of the premium advanced on the Loan was appropriated for expenses not yet allowed by tho Board, they havo nothing of consequence at present to report, which was not already set forth by tho Canal Fund Commissioners. If further proceedings be had before the adjournment of the Legislature, they shall be immediately communicated. Respectfully submitted, S. MERRILL. December 9, 1S34. We learn that on Tuesday last, the bridge which was being erected over the Licking river, at the Lower Blue Licks, was suddenly carried off by tho stream. The late rains had swelled the waters greatly, and a large quantity of driftwood was lodged against the scaffolding, which bore away the whole architecture; a little care would havo obviated the destruction as it required but a short time to key the work beyond the power of the freshels. Ono of the workmen was precipitated into the water and drowned, and another was severely hurt, the probable loss o the company will be $20,000, and it will be a long time we fear before it can bo re-erccted. Ky. Gaz. We regret to learn that tho Hon. Amos Lane, of the House of Representatives, from Indiana, has been injured by the upsetting of the coach in which he was travelling to this city. The accident happened in the neighborhood of Hancock, Maryland. By a note from a gentleman who saw Mr. Lane at Hancock, we are informed that although he had a severe cut on his head, and a slight contusion on his left side, yet his surgeon was of opinion that in two or three days he might safely resume his journey to Washington. Globe, Nov. 27. In the House of Representatives, on Wednesday last, a lengthy report was made by Mr. Thompson, from the Judiciary committee, on the subject of divorces. After an able and animated discussion, in which Messrs. Marshall, Thompson, Carter of O., Evans, Crume, Kelso, Willct, Vandcvcer, Smith of Ripley, Dunning, Brackenridge, Wallace, and others participated, the following resolution, which accompanied the report, was adopted by a vote 53 to 23, and may be considered as the death blow to all divorces during the present session, to wit: Resolved. That the granting divorces by the General Assembly is highly inexpedient and improper, as divesting individuals of important rights, without giving them notice or opportunity of defence. Ind. Dcm. Dec. 16, Valuable Cow. A Cow three years old, of the improved Durham short-horned breed, and her two calves, one eighteen, and the other nine months old, property of Mr. William L. Sutphin of thi3 vicinity, were weighed on the scales in this village last week. The cow weighed 11G0; the calf eighteen months old S50; and the ono nine months old 620. They have all been kept on grass during the summer, and the cow has produced one pound of butter per doy for the 1 v. t eight months. We think Mr. S. may safely challenge tho county of Monmouth to beat him in raising cattle. Qery. Would it not be more profitable for farmers to keep one or two such cows as the above, than eight or tcnol the common kind. Monmouth Enq. Ohio Legislature. The Legislature of Ohio assembled at Columbus on the 1st inst. and elected David T. Disnev, Speaker pro tempore of tho Senate, and John R. Mulvanv Clerk pro tern. In the House of Representatives, John M. Creed was elected Speaker, pro tern, and John M. Green Clerk pro tern. All the pro tern, appointments have since been confirmed, with tho exception of the Speaker of the Senate. To that olhce Judge Hitchcock has been elected. Indiana Democrat.

Summary Justice. The public has not the slightest conception of tho extensive system of plunder which is hourly carried on in the different hotels of our city by a gang of thieves, who, having the appearance of gentlemen, frequent theso establishments and introduce themselves as inmates by becoming boarders, which enables them to have access to those chambers that aro carelessly

left unlocked by the occupants. It is but a few days since a young mm aged about 19, came to a respectable hotel in Broad street, and inquired if a gentleman from Utica, whose name he mentioned, lodged there. Tho barkeeper answered that he did, but had gone out. The young mm asked for materials to write a letter to his friend, which having completed, he paused, and then tore it up, saying, on second thought, I had better call again and see him. He then looked about and commenced a conversation with tho barkeeper, remarking that the hotel seemed very pleasantly situated, and that as his friend was staying there, he had a great mind to leave his quarters at the Amer ican and como and stay there also. Accordingly, in an hour after he made his appearance, entered hisnamo as is customary in the house register, and took possession of his room. Here he remained for three weeks, taking his wine at dinner and occasionally bringing a friend to participate in his good cheer. During this time much alarm was excited in the house by a succession of robberies, that wero constantly taking place, without their being able to discover the plunderer. 0i Saturday afternoon a gentleman writing a letter in the parlour, placed his pen-knife on the table at his side, and it could son he had writing, excited a municate gentleman aside, inquired to know the number of his lodging-room, which, having named mino host requested his company for a few moments. He went with him to his room, which contained neither trunk, band-box, bundle, nor baggage of any description. The landlord, by no means pleased at this barren prospect, particularly as his lodger had run up a bill to a considerable amount, staled to him the suspicion which had just been excited by tho loss of the gentleman's knife, and asked him if he knew any thing about it, to which he indignantly answered in the negative. At this moment the landlord was called from the room, and was absent but for a minute, during which time, however, tho stolen knife contrived to slip itself between the bed and mattrass. He expected this would be tho case, and accordingly on returning commenced a search, which resulted in tho discovery of the hidden article. Landlord. How camo this knifo whero I found it? Answer. I nm sure I cant tell. Landlord. Perhaps I shall find a way to quicken your apprehension, (arming himself with a rattan.) Do you still persist in saying that you know nothing of this knife? Answer. I do. Landlord, (applying the rattan to his back pretty soundly.) Do you still persist? Answer. 1 do not. I stolo it from tho table while a gentleman was writing a letter. Landlord. Now empty your pockets. Whero did you get this pocket handkerchief? Answer. 1 bought it in Utica. Landlord, (applying tho rattan,) whero did you get this handkerchief? Answer. I took it from a gentleman's pocket while he was going in the Theatre. Landlord. Using the rattan severely. Thief. Stop, pray stop, and I will tell the truth. I took it out of tho pocket of a coat hanging in the hall below. Landlord. That is the truth, for the handkerchief belongs to me. You have a very line suit of clothes on; where did you get them? Thief. I had them made in Utica. Landlord. They dont raako such clothes in Utica. Tako off the coat. (Examining it, he finds tho name of a gentleman well known in this city, marked in the lining.) Whero did you get this coat? Thief. I had it mado in Utica, I told you. Landlord. And you told me a lie, (applying the rattan in earnest.) Whero did you get this coal? Theif Hold, do hold, and by G HI tell you tho truth, indeed I will. I got it from a gentleman at Washington Hall. Landlord. But how? Thief. Why, you must know that during the election a Mr. T o and Mr. R s had a quarrel one evening at Washington Hall, about politics. One gave the other the lie, and a fight was about to take place, but the landlord interfered and would not permit fighting in his house. The gentlemen adjourned to the battery to settle the quarrel, and 1 went with them. They both took off their coats, and the battle began. Mr. T e was knocked down and much beaten, and wishing to render him every assistance, I took off my coat and got water from the river to wash the blood from his face, which having done, I again dressed myself, and as I knew his coat to be much better than mine, I put it on and went away. Landlord. You aro a precious rascal ; but now take off your boots. Where did you get them? Thief. At Albany. Landlord, (looking in them, and again applying the rattan,) whero did you get these boots? Thief. Dont, and I'll tell you; I got ihetn in this city. Landlord. Perhaps so, but they aro marked Philadelphia. Thief. That may be, yet I stole them from Washington Hall in the morning before breakfast. I picked out the best pair from those tint were standing ready for the boarders, and left my own in stead. Landlord (holding up tho rattan.) And the trowsers? i Thief. I got them at the City Hotel. Landlord. And the hat and waistcoat? Theif. Tho waistcoat I stole out of a gentleman's room alio in the City Hotel, but the hat 1 took from a number of others while tho boarders at the American Hotel were eating dinner. Landlord. Indeed. Now please, sir, to strip. Thief. What for? Landlord (using tho rattan) Strip, I siy. Poor Filch now began to strip very reluctantly, which exercise being completed, mine host addressed him as follows: "Such fellows as you arc the pest of society, and bring our best taverns into disre. putc. I know your family to bo as respcctablo as any in Rhodo Island, and I wish to save them the disgrace of having your villany publicly exposed at the police office, and yourself convicted and sent to the state prison I, therefore give you your choice, cither to receive a severe whipping on the spot, or to go in custody of an officer to the police." The thief readily choso tho former, ond the land

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lord, assisted by an old negro servant, look him in to the attic ond with the rattan whaled the culprit until on his knees he implored for mercy. Tho next step was to complete his toilet; but as his clothes were retained for their legal claimants, tho landlord furnished him with the requisite garments, consisting of the cast-off clothes of the old negro, who being almost as broad as ho was long, the reader can well imagine what kind of fit iIicpc said clothes made, and how well worn they must havo been. Maugro all entreaties, the poor devil was compelled to put them on; ond with an old hit which had lost its rim, and a pair of what might have once been called boots, ho was turned nut of the hotel to seek hi3 fortuno, as perfect a sraicscrow as ever was seen. j; Y. Eimuinr.

in MFArAL-KXTKAOltDlXAUV. Maukifd In the vicinity of this villn-o Thnra day last, by the Uu John Tread 'C"' Marts to Mis Lavina M'Coumk Kand' 1v "the same, at tho eanio time nnd nlarn. Mr

MAKTMtO MlSS 'JAMTIIA .MI'obmii'i:-.!! ..f .1..'. . . . IMS county. Xr Cujid is an cccor.tric as well at a ininchievous nnd frolicsome rogue. It is said ho is but wc shall forever doubt it, a!cr thortrikin coincidence he has perpetrated in tho aforesaid matches Messrs. Isaac and Moh are twin brother Missed Lavina and 1 abitha aro twin fibers. The. first pair arc the older born-the second pair tho younger born. Hie brother were born on tho Um,hM( niuh ot .May, 1 My the sisters were born on tho hmiln. scrtnth of lYbrtnry, 1M5 .ill wore mirri,,l ,-, iiL Ucciity.st tenth .November, Is'! J. Tho brothers reHnn. 1 , 1 I "V" U1 "u nnppy nves urn tliev may U "II ICliIl 111 t i A - 1 .1 k - m un if uiii'i aim in ineir More wit i nil uussings j xi flDlincJ.incO. Con Kifi villc ale h m a n. JNVir Orleans. Tho editor of tho New Orleans Advertiser incidentally remarks: "Tho most permanent population of our citv does not exceed f.O.OUO, from which if wc deduct thirty thousand coloured, there will bo left a white popuht.on of -O.(UU). Of those we may ay irv 100, arc Catholics; and f0(X lVctcstanii-nnd of these ogam there ore nt least l0(K) communicants oj lho tin denomination, and 000 of tho latter. 1 hero arc in oil 0 Catholic churches and chapels, attended by, as far as wc can learn, ill) priests; 10 Protestant churches, attended by 7 clergymen, liicusual cstimatofor tho most religious countries, is, wo behove, a church for every lOOOinhabitants. mpBn w?Vn far wcsl at Uh(S commencement of tho late war, ,n and Detroit almost the 'jumping oJT place! Now the pcot.lc cf llnf. quickest trip CVCr Vet niadn l.v ni.v 0 t "j wva i u Jinnr J ' J six The question of granting divorces by tho Legislature is, wo suppose, pretty definitively fettled during tho present session, bo far at least as an abstract expression of opinion by tho House of Representatives can settle it. Some days ago, as will have been perceived bythosowho havo attentively examined tho proceedings of the Lcgiskiuro as given in our paper, a resolution was adopted, on motion of Mr. Thomivox, instructing the judiciary committee to inquire into, and report upon, tho or mil purpose, mado a report of considerable length, in which tho committee endeavor to demonstrate both the unconstitutionality and inexpedicncy of legislative interference on that subject Tho report concluded with two resolutions for the adoption of tho House, one expressing the opinion, in substance, that legislative interference is unconstitutional, and the other that it is improper and inexpedient. Tho House determined by a considerable majority ngainst the former, and by a argc majority (about two to one) in favor of tho latter. fco that, whilst the House has refused to decide that the Legislntivc brancli hns no mht to gram uivorccs, it ijas, !y a sweeping majority, determined that its action on that subject is inexpe dient and improper. Indiana Journal, Illinois Legislature. Uoth Houses of the Legislature met at Vandali on tho 1st int. nnd organized by electing, in the Senate, Lr.oxmr, U HUE, Secretary, Wm. G. Fi.oon, Lmolling and Engrossing Secretary, and Koiu:kt S. Ggiu.ov, bcrgcant-at-artus. In the House of Representatives Jamls Samili: was elected Speaker, Divm Piuckltt Clctk, :. Z. Iiv.i Ihiros.cin Clerk aud William Mlki-uv, Door Keeper, fa. Dcm. From the Indiana Journal. Grand lodge cf Indiana. The following aro the othcers cloctcd by the Grand lodge of Indiana, at tho annual communication for to wit M. W. Daniel Kelso, Gr. Master. ' K. W. C. 1). Smith, Dept. Gr. Warden. K. W. John Finlay, S. Gr. Warden. H. W. S. Whitman, J. Gr. Warden. H. W. A. W. Morris, Gr. Secrctarv. It. W. John Walker Gr. Treasurer Brother Philip Mason, S. Gr. Deacon . brother 1 T. Luce, J. Gr. Deacon.' The following Brethren wero elected Grand isitors in thvir respective districts for the term of three years each, viz: 5th. dist. Z. T. PcrClVal Of LftU-rmrrhnrpli Gth. do. L. P. Lockhart of Salem. 7 th. do. C. I. Hand cf Indianapolis. December 11th, 1531. Jacob O. Ircdcrick, a constable in Greenville township, this county, arrested a man by tho namo of Jehu Akers, last Saturday. After they had left Akcrs residence a few rods, ho returned to tlw houso for some purpose, and while there, took his rille down, and ordered the constable and the com. pany to leavo tho premises or ho would fire upon them. Tho company walked up to tho house, when he fired. Tho ball entered tho side of Fredcrick, who died that night. Akcrs is now in this jail awaiting his trial. AYro Albany la. Gaz. Dee. 5. Vermont. At tbo election for members of Congress in Vermont, tho Whigs elected all their candidates except in three districts in which thera was no choice. A special election, has since beon held, and Messrs. Kvcrctt, Allen and Jones, all Whigs, wero elected.

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