Indiana Republican, Volume 1, Number 13, Madison, Jefferson County, 22 March 1817 — Page 3

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ns-nsc and priestcraft, and that VJVof no consequence except t it sometimes helped a man to W his purposes in the world. B W. would doubtless say

I t to support such a man would 'inconsistent, yet inconsistent it may appear, teachers of istiinity and professors of reon have exerted their utmost Ver to support such a character, j I would now quote a passage ,ich says " thou'that preached Jnr steal, dost thou steal ?"

for the perus al of those that have

f yzls.d such a hue and cry against

SIMON MAG G US.

;r hiratt!ebcroVtrvnnt Feb. iS. h st Friday evening some of :'flU inhabitants of this village : were alarmed by a shock, which was supposed to be an earthquake, 'ill Was accompanied with a heavy :fsound like the report of cannon at .1 a distance. The shock was sensif) bly felt by movable things, partiJ t..I. rK-lricif -itirl K r !i nrli f

article. It proved however, to be merely a common result of such extremely cold weather as we luve experienced for a few

days pist ; as on the morning fol-

lowing, a fissure was discovered r in the surface of the frozen earth ; about half an inch in its greatest width, passing diagonally from : th house of John Holbrook esq. : across main street, to the bank of

; Connecticut river.

christian that Simon and the edit, or are both friendly to religion.

Doct. Oglesby called upon us yesterdjy and asserts that the report which has been in circulation relative to their having been a caucus at his house, is false ; and that lie verily believes that the report originated for the purpose of injuring his character, and that he can make it appear that the report is false by the testimony of several persons. We are requested to state that James M'Cabe and John Meek, are candidates for justices of the peace for this town.

Malaga, and the rest cf the squidron at Port Mahon, &c. on their way to Algiers. The Spanish expedition intended, long since, to have been sent against the Patriots, was still iu

Saddling Business.

statu quo.

On the coast, capt. Bbson spoke a ship from New York for Demarara, and the brig Louisa, .22 days from Turks Island fur Baltimore.

George Burton, Samuel Close, and Jonathan Heed, are candidates lor justices of the peace for this town.

Internal Taxes. The "Direct tax it ought to be generally understood, exists no longer; .it having been deemed unnecessary or inexpedient to provide by law for its renewal. f Intel.

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v Oince the publication of our 'kjnumbcr, the rev. Mr. Whit.soa'called at our oflicc and we hi:l som? con verbal ion on the saiject of his epistle that we had puUished, he said we had entirely riiscoiistrued him in that part y..:ch went to imp i-arc us ; that it Oas only inteaded n ? hint to us that we ought to, nr might tn:ue some apology for printing a pic-e so derogatory to religion" thef-iece written by Simon Micr. SPW.;t This being the case, we certainly reget that he lud not have expressed it plainer words. Indeed it is to be lamented tlm wc were not made acquainted with sonc circumstances attending the C2zz; for then wc would Have been saved from the disagreeable task of nuking such remarks a, we did,-For most cer?w!y nothing cmld be mot e foreyntoour intentions, than that ot injuring the cause f vital region; yet we like other imperto : beinR, are liable to err, and rwT -aga!n emPW rtl n hlm'Mfl to' vital ifhgion, wd asks pardon of all ;-JcJ persons whom he may ve injured, perhaps a suflicien7, 15 s,d to convince the real

ELECTORS OF Jefferson County are hereby notified, that Abner Clarkon and Joseph Strickland, are candidales lor xMagistrates for

the town of Madison, at Ihe election to be holden onlhe 1st Monday in April next. Madison, March 6", 1817, We are authorised to state that John Maxwell will serve (if elected) as a justice of the peace for this town. New Torky Feb. 17. Latest From Spain. The brig Despatch, Ban son, from Giraiter and Cadiz, arrived at New. London on Thursday

last, with a cargo or wine, fruit, &c. bound to New York. She had been on the coast twenty days, and suffered from the severity of the weather. Passengers in the Despatch, lieutenant William Hindman, of the United States' Marines, and lieutenant Tayloe, of the Navy. We have conversed with Mr. Hindman, who has favored the editors with the following extract of a price current, dated Cadiz, December 20, (the Despatch having sailed on the 21st of December.) " Flour, 14 a 15 dolls, Rice, 8 a 8 50 j Corn, 1 75 a 2; Wheat, 2 a 2 25; Staves, 90 a 100 and dull. Mr. H. further informs, that Mr. Mead, our late consul, who had been so long imprisoned, was to be released the day after he sailed. There had been no late news from our squadron. It was understood that the frigate U. States, and sloop of war Ontario, were at

Notice. An election will be held on Monday the 31st of 31 arch, inst. at the house of John Chambers senr. to elect one justice of the peace for Montgomery township: also at Vernon on the same dav to elect one justice of the peace for Vernon township : also at the house of James Wooleyesq. on the same day, to elect twojustices of the peace for Franklin township. By order of the commissioners, John Vawter, elk.

Last iVotice. All persons indebted to the subscribers, are particularly requested to make payment to John Meek esq. by the 1st day of April ; those neglecting to do so, will find their accounts in the officers hands after that date for collection without respect to persons. Tho. VV. Jones Sf Co. Madison, March 17, 1817.

NICHOLAS D GROVER, NFORMS thr citizens of Jefferson and the adj.iccnt o unties, that he continues to carry on the above business in all its various branches, at his old stand one door west of thr Farmers k Mechanics bank of Indian 1. He has now ad intends keptn on hand, an assortment of the mcst fashionable Ladies and Gentleman's Saddles, Portmanteaus, Voliccs, Plated Stiff and Snaffle Bit Bridles, Martingales, Common Curb and Snaffle Bridies, Collars, Blind Bridles, &e.

Also, Plated Stirrup Irons and Bridle Bits without filling; all of which he' will sell low for cash, or the following articles of produce, to wit : B-Seattle, Bacon, Fiour, Sugar. Whit key. country Linen, kc. He t;r-.Vrs his acknowledgments to hi former customers, and thepi.',?c in general, for tlidr iibrrJ suv.rt, and from the superior rju -lityof his rruteridi, the n,::i'nrss, strength md durability ;f his work, he h pes u m . 2 continuance of public p-iipiiutfe. Madison, March 22. 13 tf The subscriber wishing to close his business (in the mercantile line) for the present, requests all those who may be indexed tchim by note or book account, to avail themseleves of the earliest opportunity for settling their respective dues Hit protracted indisposition for month pas , rendfri :he present call absolutely necc-.viry, in order to meet arrangements made previous t. 'v- 'I ' s. JOHN March 15, 1 3 1 7.

Notice. Will be let to the lowest bidder on Tuesday the 8th day of pril next in the town of Vernon, the building of a Jail, and a stray Pound, in said town. I he jail to be completed by December next, and the stray pound, by September next. The undertaker must give security for the pciforrnance of the contract. 1 complete view of the work will be shewn on the day of sile, by JOHN VAWTER, agent jar Jennings Ccunty. March 15, 1717. The members of the Moral Society, and all other well disposed persons are requested to meet at II. Risline's tavern on Wednesday the 2$th int. at 1 o'clock.

f" From the Cincinnati Gazette. J JUS 1 ICE I'liCH, win: is sup. posed to reside som where in the western country, may t;et information of his son JEREMIAH FI i'CH, by applying at this o;!ice. Jeremiah when young, left his father and went to sea ; he was pressed on board a British ship of war, where he remained seven years. He has an uncle John Fitch somewhere in the western country.

Sugar will be received at market price in payment for subscriptions ;M this oflice.