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VICTORY OF THE THAMES. This memorable and brilliant achievement of the American arms, was celebrated at Indianapolis on Monday the 5th instant, by a public dinner. A very largo concourse of citizens from the adjoining counties were assembled and participated in the exercises of the day. The Democrat, in speaking of the number, says: "By the best computation we are able to collect, between 600 and a 1C00 perrons participated in the celebration, notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather." An oration was delivered by X. Bolton, Esq. one of the Editors of the "Democrat," which was well received by the company and ordered to be printed. We regret that its length precludes its publication at this time. "We have only room for the following letters and
life in the extern States. Mar it be carefullv cherish
ed by our State Legislature. 11. The State of Indiana. As one of the Union she loves the Union and will always exclaim "esto perpetua." Tin: Fair. Encouraged by their smiles even cowards would fight.
When the volunteer toasts were called for the following letters were read from invited guests: Boonyizxe, Sept. 23, 1S85. G extremes T have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 7th inst. inviting me to attend a "celebration of the victory of the Thames, at Indianapol is, on the 5th of October next." In reply, I have to state, that it would afford me much pleasure to unite with my friends and fellow citizens, in celebrating the ever memorable victory of the
1 names; but I am admonished bv the nresent fee
ble state of my health, that it would not be prudent in me to attempt to perform a journey as far as to
Indianapolis, at this time. Enclosed, I send you a
toasts, which speak in approving terms of the ad- sentiment which I hope maybe acceptable to my
m ta
mistration anxious fas wilILe the State! to mam- jnenus ai jeasi.
in, by future elections, the primary principles up- I cceP gentl
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which it is tountlec principles which have contri- your obt serv't
on
buted much to our happiness and prosperty as a na
tion, and if perpetuated in wisdom, the mind is incompetent to fancy or conceive what our destiny may be. The respectability of the celebration, both in numbers and character, and the spirit in which it was conducted, carry conviction to our mind., that Indiana rvill not be wanting on her part, in carrying out these principles by casting her electoral vote for the candidates of the rncrLX the nominations of the Baltimore Convention: 1 . The day tee celebrate. li. The memory of those who fell at the Thames A grateful people will cherish their memories. 3. Indretr Jackson. His victory at New Orleans prostrated foreign foes, and his victory over the Bank internal enemies. 4. J-Iartin J'an Hurcn. The Great Magician, who, with the people's aid, works wonders. 5. Col. Ii. JIT. Johnson. The soldier without fear and the statesman without reproach. After the loud and continued cheering which accompanied this toast had ceased, Edward Van Ness, Esq. arose and made the following remarks:
Fellow Citizens As one of the Committee of
Correspondence, it becomes my duty to read to you a letter which has been received from Col. Johnson,
regretting his inability to attend on this occasion. From this letter, it will be perceived that the same indefatigable attention to public duties which has distinguished him through life, prevents his joining ns in the present celebration of a battle, in which he shone conspicuously, as well by his talents for command, as his individual courage as a soldier. His
Was no constructive presence, secure and safe from the dangers of the field, planning battles for others o tight; nor do his friends now claim for him any glory or reputation as a soldier, but such as was won by his own good sword and bought by his own blood. 2 is absence, on this occasion, is in accordance with the whole tenor of his conduct through life. Engaged during the vacancy as well as the session of Congress in studying and laboring for the public interests, their adjournment brings no day of rest to Jiim; even now he is laboring for the people. From the earliest dawn of his manhood, he has been their faithful servant; from the earliest maturity of his intellect, he has devoted all his energies to his country, a country ever ready to acknowledge the claims, and reward the labors of those who faithfully servo her; hut rejecting, disdainfully, the pretentions of selfstyled heroes and hike warm patriots. Much as we may be disappointed in not seeing Col. Johnson on this cccason, we cannot but rejoice at the principal cause of his absence, as it gives him additional claims to our love and gratitude. Gnn.vT Crossing, I8th Sept. IS35. GcsTLTniEN: I have received your invitation to join the citizens of Indianapolis, in the celebration of the Battle of the Thames, on the 5th of October. It was by a bloody war, that cur fithers achieved their independence, and transmitted it to us; it was also by a sanguinary conflict with the same powerful nation, commenced in 1812, that we sustained that independence unimpaired I therefore rejoice to sec measures taken by my follow citizens to revive a recollection of those events, which inspire a love of country; and to convince the rising generation, that however unfortunate the truth, the price ofliberty is blood, and to prepare every mind to support our free institutions, at all times, at every sacrifice, and at every hazard. The humble though faithful part which I acted on that occasion, has given me a prominence, which I did not expect. My tolc object was to vindicate my bleeding country; nnd to teach tyrants to tremble at an attempt to enslave a free people. It was at the head of my gallant regiment, that I performed this duty sustained by them we were successful. Without their united effort, I was nothing; but with their bravery and gallantry, the victory was won; and to them. 1 have always given the glory and the honor. Whatever merit has been given to me by my country, it has been without my seeking and if in their gratitude they have given me more than my due proportion, I am not to blame. I was a member of Congress when Indiana was a mere Territory; I voted to admit her into the Union as a State; she then had rSO.lXn) souU: now she can boast of probably more
thin nno.OOO. Thisrisincr rrrcatness is evidence of
what Indiana will be in time to come, under a wise administration of her affairs. To receive an invitation to attend the celebration of the Battle of the Thames at the seat of government cf the risinrr State of Indiana, is a source of
much gratification, and it is an honor I hope never to forget and I shall treasure it up in the fond recollections of a grateful heart. I have a very anxious desire to comply with the wishes of my friends, in attending your festival. But the real and undisguised truth is, that I find myself so constantly engaged, in attending to my public duties and my private concerns, that I cannot comply with the wishes of my friends, at various points where I have been invited, without a vital injury to my own private in
terests, and to those public duties which follow me home, in the recess of Congress; and I have concluded to put myself upon the kindness of my friends to excuse me. Instead of my presence, I will send you the following sentiment: The Side of Indiana. Rich in soil, rich in the industry of her citizen?, rich in her salubrious climate may her riches ever be still more abundant; and in her moral worth, and her love of liberty, civil and religious, may stand pre-eminent. Accept my thanks individually, and as the organs cf those represented, and believe me trulv and sincerely your?, HH.M. JOHNSON.
Messrs. Jolm iiivtngsion, i.. anxess, ana w.ji. Wernwag, Committee. j G. Thomas Jtjftrson. lie has left many a richer man behind him, but none purer or better. 7. Ihe memory of those u ho fell at the battle of Tippecanoe. May a monument soon be erected to perpetuate their valorous deeds. 8. "Our Federal Union. It must be preserved. 0. The abolitionists and thtir principles. Discountenanced by the people of Indiana and all true friends of the Union. 10. Internal Improvements. The great principle of
emen, for yourselves individually,
you represent, the best wishes ot
R. BOON.
.Messrs. Livingston and others. fYim.
Jlartin J'an liuren and 11. JI. Johnson, the only regularly nominated candidates of the Democratic party, lor the next Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States: the People will sustain their nominations in the primary colleges. Carlisle, Sept. G, ISGo. Gentlemen T gratefully acknowledge the receipt of your kind invitation to participate with my fellow citizens?, at Indianapolis, in celebrating the approaching Anniversary of the Battle of the Thames, and regret exceedingly, that severe and
iwuijuaiuiju cu my laniiiy, will pre
elude me the pleasure of being present on that occasion. I regret this deprivation the more, as the event (as an important one) has been too much neglected confident as I am that the valorous deeds
riotisna, integrity and independence, commad the admira
tion ana applause of all who are not blinded by party
jjic-juuite.
By the Hon. W. W. Wick. The battle of the Thames : hile its Anniversary is celebrated let the memory of thes-i who fell in the contest, and the merits of the Commander-in-Chief, the Subaltern and the Soldier who survived be ever alike remembered. By Mr. N. West. Andrew Jackson and the Republican candidate for his successor, Martin Van Buren: May the mantle of Elijah descend upon Elisha. By J udge Dietrick, of. Ohio. Col. Richard M. Johnson The undeviating Democrat, whose course is onward, neither inclining to the right nor left; higher honors await him. By Br. L. Dunlap. The United States Bank: The most perverse of "all prodigious things, abominable, unutterable, and worse than fables yet have feigned or fear conceived.'" By Scton W. Norris: The Baltimore Convention: Originating with the people, their nominations will be sustained by the people. By John Cain, Esq. The clay we celebrate: With good feelings toward all men we Tejoice in the glory and prosperity of our country. By William II. Wemwac. Co!. Georra T.. Kinnard
A self-made man; a star in the western firmament, and a faithful advocate of Republican principles. His march is onward.
After the cheering which this toast elicited had ceased, ir-.t t" ....... . . i 11
vvj. uiaku arose anu maae me ioiiowinir remarks: n r " ... ...
Air. jyinxard said it was with the utmost embarrass
ment hs rose to ask permission to express the eratitude
and deep humility with which he had heard the sentiment
that had been received. It was to him, high gratificaiion and a sufficient honor, to have received an invitation to mingle with his fellow-citzens in their patriotic commemoration of a great event r-nd a great victory the Battle of the Thames. It furnished a theme which brings forth the tear of grateful- remembrance for the brave who have fallen on that and similar occasions in defence of our liberties. It warms our bosoms with admiration for the services and excellence of the survivors of that day, who still live to serve their country and to be lionored by it. In the annals of American historj', which will perpetuate the
memory ot the devoted patriotism, the disinterested sacii-
Important. The draining of the inundated
lands of the Mississppi has ofien been the subject of thought and investigation, with enquiring minds;
out ii is strange mat an enterprise so magnificent, and attended with results so important to the wealth and .health of the valley of the lower Mississippi, has not as yet; in this age and country of vast and daring schemes of internal improvement, excited the public attention. We have no means of ascertaining the exact quantity of the alluvial lands of the Mississippi, from the mouth of the Ohio to the Balize; but we suppose tho following estimate not very wide of the mark:
In Louisiana, 4 Mississippi, " Arkansas, " Missouri,
Tennessee.
" Kentucky,
G,620,000 Acres.
3.9S0,000 1,314,000 448,000 200,000 100,000
u i it i u
g . . i vi uuv,i uai.i uciutsui iuai nave stnausea tne marcn of that occasion are worthy of lasting (may I not say of the Republic through her first and second war of Indeeverlastilig) commemoration. pendence there will forever shine the victory of the
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please, with the subjoined sentiment: and for the
very flattering terms of your rote of invitation, accept each of you the sincercst esteem of Your ob't serv't, J. W. DAVIS. Col. .V. Johnson. The Lconidas of the Battle of the Thames his country has in reserve for him, other and higher honors than he has yet received. Lawrisnckbukgit, Octoeer 2, 1S35. Gentlf-MEXI had fondly hoped, to have had it in my power to avail myself of your kind invitation, to participate in the celebration of the victory of the Thames; Lut professional engngcrnrnis foihid me
that pleasure.
Though absent, be assured, the celebration of th3t victory; in honor of our patriotic fellow-citizen. Col. It. M. Johnson, is approved by one who will enter into all the feelings that shall swell the patriots bosom on that occasion. A diy never to lie forgotlrn. A victory, for the achievement of which we were indebted to a nativo born son of tho west end his gallant associates in arms a victory that ended the war in the North West a victory, in point of brilliancy, only eclipsed by a brighter star that hurst upon lis fiom the South. A victory preceded by one of the
most daring cleetJs in history the defence ofj
rort btcvensnn. A defence, made by a youthful soldier and his companion, in which he braved the express orders of the Commander-in-Chief 'to destroy and abandon the Fori' A defence that saved the entire North West from British insult nnc savage barbarity that saved the stores fur the northern campaign, and the Flotilla and Naval
stores at Frie from the enemy that saved the main j
army trom burning their stores and camp equipage and "ingloriouslx'" fleeing. A victory achieved by the gallant Lieut. G. Croghan and 120 comrades a victory but for which the American ear would never have been cheered by tho sound of iuc have met the enemy and they ore ours"" nor yet our hearts with the celebration of the victory of the Thames; nor would the measure of American glory have been filled with military and naval deed. Gentlemen, be pleased to accept tny sincere wishes for the success of your celebration and the fulfilment of its object, and for yourselves individually and those you represent, assurances of high regard and personal respect. AMOS LANE. John Livingston, Ksq., tec. I have the honor to present the following sentiment: Jlartin J'an JOurcn The pure and matchless statesman . Col. Jiichard ,V. Johnson The patriot and soldier united the country shall prosper, and the people rejoice. Falls of the Wabash, ) September 29th, 18:35, f Gentlemen: Your polite letter of the 8th inst. inviting me, in behalf of a meeting of the people of Indianapolis, to attend a celebration of the Victory of the Thames, on the 5th of next month, came to hand some days ago, and in reply have to inform you, that it is impossible for rne to comply with your request, on account of ill health, having been confined to my house for the last seven weeks. Vere I able, it would afford me great pleasure to join my friends in the contemplated festival. Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves personally, and for those
you represent, the assurance of the high regard and esteem of Your most oVt Fervt. JOHN TIPTON
YA . II. ernwag, &c. Covington, September 14, 1935. Gentlemen I have received from you as a Committee acting in behalf of a meet ing of the citizens of Indianapolis, an invitation to attend a celebration at that place, on the 5th of October ensuing. Should my private engagements permit, it will afford me the highest pleasure to be with you on the occasion, and nothing but the intervention of causes over which I have no control shall prevent me.
W ith the highest respect, I remain your ob't serv't, EDWARD A. if ANNEGAN. Messrs. John Livingston, 6cc. Uy the Hon. N. Ii. Palmer. National victories. Thsir celebration is a j ist and appropriate tribute of gratitude to those brave men who periled health and life in the battlefield an annual memento of national glory; and an earnest to thoss who fallow us, that our country's eratitude
will be warmly and liberally bestowed on public benefactors. Hy Gen. John Milroy. Isaac Shelby. The hero of Kind's Mountain in the Revolution; also a hero at the Hattle of the Thames in the late war. Though his glass was well nigh run, he heard his country's call; he unfurled her banner. Kentucky's sons rallied to his standard; he marched to the battle-field. Kentucky valor achieved the victory we now celebrate. By Col. A. C. Pepper. Col. Richard M. Johnson: He has been tried in the Senate and in the battle-field ; and by thirty years of public service, has proved himself the able advocate and efficient defender of liberty and the rights of man. The people have taken it into their heads and hearts to reward him. By A. St. Clair, Esq. Hon. Levi Woodbury: Iliipat-
vv.is, dn Honor wnicn lie could neither have expected claimed. Since it had been so cordially tendeied, it Id not fail to impress his mind and his hrnrt ct?n mn
12,092.000
Showing according fo estimate, nearly thirteen
minions acres, or twenty thousand squire miles land in the alluvial region of the lower Mississin
A considerable potion of this vast region, perhaps more than one half of if, isannuallv inundiPfl.nH
only a very small portion escapes at the highest
U e shall not now pauso to enquire bv what
means this alluvial country can be protected from the inundation, but assume that it can be done, if the requisite capital and science and the mnmrt
looked upon as a beacon light throuchout the future nn.l
will be remembered as long as the cause of freedom is the cause of America. lie said that the urmerited acknowledgement of some very humble public services on his part, given at this time and connected with the associations and feelings which exclusively belong to this interestm. oir.
nor con
deeply, with a consciousness of the debt of gratitude which he already owed 10 the generous citizens andcommunitv
by whom he was surrounded. He could neverorget, that since his youth up to the present moment, they nad always borne testimony of the sincerity of his humble efforts to
i serve them while he had as often lamented that those ef-
iorts were not attended with better success. His fellow citizens had often taken "the will for the deed," anJ had shown the greatest indulgence and liberality, by extending their approbation, to his intentions, wheii it wa
his power to present the sanction of a reputation founded
ul'u" iiy Aery prominent acts or upon any services of more than ordinary importance. He would therefore regard
tne present kindness with which he was treated as conveying an admonition of the zeal and fidelity, which in public or private life, it would ever be his duty to devote towards the promotion of all the interest of this enlightened and patriotic community. He would go with them heart and hand, in the assertion and practice of every republican principle, in the support of every public measure, of local or general policy on which must depend the prosperity of the state, and the integrity and renown of the Union. He concluded by offering the fotlowirg sentiment: The "beauty and booty-' of IndianaHer sons will forever defend them. By Edward Van Xes?, Esq. The Hon. Edward A. Ilannegnn : Indiana will not forget his brilliant defence of the West. By 31 r. Mullier. Tdartin Van Buren. the Democratic candidate for the Presidency He has promised to follow in the lootsteps of President Jackson, and the people will give him their suffrages. By A. Lashly. Kichard M. Johnson: His worth is registered in the hearts of freemen, and at the ballot box will declare it to the world. By . II. West, Esq. Internal Improvements Its effects in promoting the prosperity of the country, like education upon the mind of man, bringing out and perfecting all its natural advantages; the chain which binds the conflicting interests of the states together in oae common bond of Union. By S. Fleming. Colonel It. M. Johnson Nearly thirty years in the service of his country, hasj proved him to possess every ingredient that composes a genuine Republican. By a Guest. The State of Indiana She wants a noble Governor; but not a Governor Noble. By F. Kauffman. To M. Van Buren, the celebrated climber": May he climb to the Presidential chair. By B. M. Ec. gan. Colonel R. T. Johnson for VIre
President : By this selection, the glorious measures of
uie pivsciu aununisirauon win oe carried out.
ot the parties concerned, be brought to the enterprise. To effect this we submit the following scheme. 1. A company to be incorporated by nil the Slates and territories, at least by Louisiana and Mississippi.
. I he capital of the company to be twent3'-five millions, in shares of $100 each a preference for twelve months in subscribing to be given to landholders in ihe alluvial region, to the amount of two dollars per acreone dollar on the share to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the residue payable when demanded by the company. 3. The company to be authorized to hold lands in the alluvial region, by purchase or donation from the government, or private persons, and to sell the same. 4. The company folnvc power to reclaim the alluvial region, by dikes and drains, or any other means
and to construct canals and open the navigation of streams therein, and to exact tolls for tiaviuation thereof. 5. To collect dues from landholders in the alluvial region, who may not be stockholders for tha re
clamation and protection of their hinds; such dues
o ue assessed by comm ssioncrs under seneral and
co'iitahle rules.
0. The charier to lie perpetual, but the States o have the power of purchase at specified neriod
and rates.
We have sketched the general fealurcs of the
scheme, and need not no into its details. The
duct to be accomplished is one of vast magnitude
and unequalled importance. It will reclaim from
wilderness states now untrodden bv human font.
millions of acres of land of unsurpassed fertility
and adapted to the production of ihe most valua-
le staples cotton, indigo, sugar and rice. It will
remove many causes of disease that now exist in
the valley of Ihe Mississippi. But we need not
adduce arguments of the val
to accrue from the enterprise. Tliev will readilv
suggest themselves. The only question is the
practicability of the tiie work, and that can only be decided by time and experiment.
Vickslurg Reg.
valuable, hul
might be' the means of ii breed a hundred fold. Why then3 ffivP , and much for a mare as for a stallion, and twice STSbch for a cow as fir a bull? And worse than alV whr give more for an ox, the services of which can br no means be considered public, than for a bull which cost five hundred dollars? According to tho estimate which you seem to have put on oxen and bulls, we who have fine bulls iad better castrate and yoke them, or swap them for cows, if vvo wish to obtatn the highest premium. But thcro i3 th premium on calves, little less than half that ort bul s ; and how are we to compete in that production without fine bulls? And now, as it regards tho observations of a Farmer and Tax Payer, if I understand him, he is not willing that premiums should be given on any animal which is imported from any other country, but on such only as arc reared in Marion county. According to this view of tho subject, were I to go to the Ohio Agricultural
society, and purchase the recently imported fkmoui
the Use of awarding nrnmiiimann fir :
. . o i uii mire iPjieuimuns OI s.ock, it is to introduce, first; the introduction of such slock into our county; no matter whero fromand secondly, to feed well arid take good care of tho same; and I presume this was your intention in making out your premium list; and if you alter it in any way, I hope it will be by apportioning the premiums according to the cost of the properly and the public utility of ihe same. S ANT AN DER.
A Stbasci! Mistake. Queer adventures occur at watering places. The fishionable world become so mixed up, and so jumbled into confusion that it is not surprising that mistakes are sometimes made. So long as these things are confined
to the appropriation of hats, coats, purses and ba-
gTjrp, it is scarcely worth while to complain, bnt
the wronged will grumble when the scrabling system extends to wives particularly new wives, as
we understand lias recently been the case at Saratoga. The state of the case was as follows: A
newly married couple were sojourning at one of the
principal hotels. In the nioht, the lady arose went
forth, and on her return, mistook the door, and en
tered the chamber ofa single gentleman, who occu
pied the adjoinig room to that which she was in
search of. The bachelor said nothing as the lady
supped into ins couch, supposing very naturally
that he was especially favored, that some fair
damsel had fillen m love with him and had taken
this method of making him acquainted with her
tender emotions. After a time, however, the la dy's hand came in contact with a huge pair of whis
Kersl Her good man wore no such ornaments', his face was as smooth as Hebe's! Stranoe doubts
rushed into her mind, and she vented her dismay in loud piercing shrieks. The whole hotel was instantly in a state of ahrm. The boarders came.
thronging to the rescue, and Hoods of liwht illumi
nated the scene. The ladv, half distracted, was
restored to her rightful owner, and the crowd disper-
sea amused and puzzled. 1 lie wandering fair has
been ever since almost bereft of her senses, ant
her husband is in a state of botheration and per- . mm - -
piexity more easily to be imagined than described ir,i i- i- i ,
imu uiu uuv, as soon as sue ciscoverea ner error
quitely walked off, all would have been well; bu this superfluous shrieking and exposure have pljy ed tho very mischief. There's nothing like cool
ncss and presence of mind for extricating one's sel
fiotn embarrassing situations, and never could thev have been more available than in the case alluded
K. VadcM.
Maine Elections. The vote for Governor in 13 towns is as follows Dunlap (dern.) 2965; King (whig) 1890. The Journal of Commerce says enough is ascertained to show the state has gone for Jackson by a much larger majority than in lb34, Cm. Rep.
AGRICULTURAL FAIR. We insert the following, as we did the short
article last week in reference to the same subject, because we are unwilling to refuse the use of our columns to a temperate discussion of any subject of general interest. We would, on our part, iust
lumaiK, iuai me enori which is making on this subject is an experiment intended to awaken an
interest in the public mind on the important subioct
of agricultural improvement. It was not expected
oy ine isoard ol Managers, or by the Society, that their proceedings and plans were perfect,' or that they would not be liable to criticism. Every thing I i -i txnr.n ,1 . i :!. J ' . I ..II... ..
uao uct-u uuuu ijuswiy anu win tne ucsi intentions, without any claim to perfection. The arrangements for the approaching Fair are now published, and cannot conveniently be changed. Here
after, when the Society shall have more experience,
uietr arrangements will probably be more perfect. In the mean time it is hoped all good citizens will lend their aid to promote the great object which the Society has in contemplation. If there be a disproportion in the premiums, it was unavoidable, The money was raised by individual subscription,
ana is applied to tne particular purposes for which
it was subscribed; that is tosny, subscriptions were opened for the various articles" mentioned, and the amount subscribed for each article is applied according to the subscription. That it may be known
that some disinterestedness and public spirit have been manifested, it may be proper to remark that much the largest portion of the money subscribed for premiums was signed by those who have no personal or pecuniary interest in the matter. We hope therefore that tho two gentlemen who have pointed out objections to the proceedings of the Board of Managers, together with all others who have the interest of the country at heart, will wave all unimportant objections, and givo their aid in carrying forward measures which cannot fail to prove of lasting advantage to our county. it. Journal. To the Board of Managers of the Marion County Agricultural Society. Gentlemen. Observing in the last Journal
an address to you, headed as this article is headed MMt.H ... 11. . . . . '
lugcmur wuu some oojections which 1 also have to your premium list, induces me also to call your attention to that important subject. For the best stallion, you offer a premium of $15 00; for the best marc $13 00; Tor the best bull $5 00; for ihe bestcow$10 00;forthebestcalf$2 00; and for tho best yoke of oxen 12 00. In awarding premiums on live Stock, it I9 mv nnmlrm that VOU
should at all times keep in view the public interest. If so, your pcrmium bill is very disproportionate. A first rale mare) or a first rate cow, is valuable to her owner, but can be of little public utility, as she can increase her stock, be it ever so fine and
From the North River Times. Romantic Adventuue; Married. In this village on Tuesday evening last by John Stagg, Esq., of Clarks town Miss Hester Ann Evens, of Orange county, to Mr. LeviSmItu of this town. The circumstances attending this marriage, are somewhat singular; but having had a happy termination, and having produced some little amusement in the neighborhood, we have thought best to give them to our readers correctly. Mr. Smith formerly resided in Walden, and for some length of lime paid his addresses to Miss Evens. He was honest in his attentions, and the wedding day was named. At this juncture of tho affair, some evil disposed person whispered calumny in the ear of Mr Smith against the object of his affections his jealousy was aroused, and he precipitately left the place. This happened in July, and Miss Evans having learnt the cause of his sudden departure, made evcrv enouirv. with l,
hope of finding and convincing him of his error but all to no purpose. Confident that her friend was laboring under a false impression, confident of her ability to convince him of his error, and relying implicity on his honor when so convinced, about a week since she came to tho romantic determination of leaving her friends and home and of searching out his abode, if, indeed, he were yet living. The world is called cruel and unfriendly it may be so'; but we have yet to learn an instance," where a female ever ventured forth upon a laudable undertaking but that thcworld assists her at every step. So in the present instance, our fair heroine proceeded to Newburgh, where she soon fou'nd those who interested themselves in her bchaff, and who, on enquiry, ascertained that a Mr. Smith, some weeks since look passage from that place to New York. She proceeded to New York in tho first boat, ar
rived on the following morning, and entered that immense city a total stranger, to seek among a population of two hundred and seventy thousand, a single individual, who in all probability, was unknown to them all. Probability, nay tve may say, possibility, was against her. But she carried withirt her breast a woman's heart, which actuated by the holy fire of love, thought only of success. The very idea of a young and inexperienced, and unprotected female, entering a vast city, to search among a heterogeneous population for a fugitive lover, appears incredible; but such is the fact nor was she unsuccessful. Countless were the dangers she passed; but surmounting every obstacle, she pursued her inquiry, until, at last, she learned that a person, bearing the description of Mr. Smith, had, with a view, probably of more effectually hiding himself from the world, taken passage in a boat for little Rocky Rockland. Hither she proceeded, and landed at Grassy Point. After making every necessary inquiry atthatplacc she hired a conveyance and came to this village on Tuesday last. Here
uie romantic ana dangerous journey was brought to a close her she received ihe reward for all her toil and all her labor. Mr. Smith when lie left his home came almost directly to this place, and hero he had been and was still industriously and perseveringly pursuing his wanted calling. After some little delay an interview was Ind, whei.- a mutual explanation and reconciliation took place "they kissed and were friends again'1 In the course of the evening our good friend Justice Stagg but a stop to any further rambling ori the part of the truant swain, by tying that knot which death alone
can unravel. In the language of Paine, it may bo said of Mr Smith, that
"Delighted to find her in honor and ease, He felt no more lorrow nor pain
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And went back with his" Hester "aain,"
Mobile, Seit. 8. We fear something is going on fearfully wrong in tew Orleans. It is supposed there has been, or is expected to be, some rupture between the French and American citizens there. All that wc are able to learn from tho newspapers is, that a great excitement had been produced by some remarks made by the editor of the Louisiana" Advertiser, casting deep censure on a military company called tho "Louisiana Legion." Tho editor it appears has sought safety for himself in flight. Tho mail boat, Watchman, Capt. Gibson, that should have arrived here from that city, on Sundsy last, did not come in till yesterday morning between 8 and 1) o1clock. The cause of her detention was, that she was seized by the civil authorities there, to go to the garrison at Bay St. Louis, for soldiers, to aid in maintaining order in Ihe city. W aro in anxious suspense to learn farther particulars though we still hope no violence has been committed. Rumor sayr, the city has been declared under Martial Law. Mobile, Alabama, Paper.
