Indiana Republican, Volume 1, Number 23, Madison, Jefferson County, 31 May 1817 — Page 1

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stern Emigrant Soci-

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members of the society declare

) following to be the views and Ssidcrations by which they are Verned informing this institu-

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ley consider the country of tlie Allegheny Mountains

a most fertile ami eligible

bf the globe peculiarly atd to the wants of man, and "ned at some future day tor ihode of millions. It has ofiven them feelings of regret jre so great a proportion of Immense region in a state of re, uninhabited and unculti3; and they have viewed" I the most lively interest the jnsive and increasing tide of i'ation constantly pouring jt from every part of the ci;ed world. hey are also sensible that this $ territory its variety and . climate and productions, I he with its various settleis, wants and local advantajare but imperfectly known becially to persons at a dis- ; and that emigrants on first arrival in a new counnd among strangers are frctly in great uncertainty and irrassmcnt, not knowing ;e to seek employment, fe to apply for information, J where they can find a situat hest suited to their circum ces. tljey have therefore formed an ;ciation with a view to collect I communicate such iuforma1 of every kind, at would be It useful to persons, emigrat

ing, or desirous of emigrating to thestreet with measured steps. had, the only thanks I should ieany part of the western country, The cavalcade was composed of sire, is that you wouk; always ;e and to assist such as through Samuel Payson a blacksmith, equally ready to serve ar.y other sickness or other misfortunes may from Cranston, in the state of person that may need your asbe reduced to extreme want. Rhode-Island, his wife and nine sistance and so let good offices go With a view to facilitate and children. These all was packed round, for mankind .are all of a promote these benevolent purpo- up in a little hand wagon, with family. ses, the society have thought it four plank wheels about a foot di- For my own part, when Lam advisable to elect honorary mem- ahieter, Payson and a little son, employed in serving others, I do bers residing in different parts of about twelve yesrs old, were tack- not look upon myself as couferthe union, on whose aid and , co- led into geers, drawing the a- ring favors, but as paying deb. operation they can rely and to gon ; his wife, a very portly wo- In my travels, and since my whom letters of reference can be man. fallowing, in apparent con- tlement, I have received ruu .h given. when necessary, tent, with a child at her breast; kindness from men to wh tu I . Cincinnati is considered the another about two years old, lay shall never have an opportunity most proper place for such a soci- in caralessslecp on the top their lit- of making the least direct return: ety, as well from .its size and Jo- tie baggage, & seven hale, h:althy and numberless mercies from cafc situation as froth its being a children, in tatters & rags, bare- God who is infinitely above being thoroughfare through which footed, followed the mother of benefitted by our services. The much of the migrating popula. the brood in playful procession, kindness fiom men lean theretion passes. The members of the & all in search of new couh- fore, only return on 'heir feilow society disclaim and reprobate ail tries. men, and I can only shew my selfish or partial views ; and are' Many of the inhabtants admin- gratitude for these meicies from determined to preserve it pure istercd spontanously to their com- readiness to help his other chiland free from the influence of a- fort as they passed. ' dren and my brethren. For I ny sinister motives whatever. It was impossible to ccntemplate do not think that thanks and They consider and enjoin it as a this interesting scene, & the ap- compliments, though repeated duty on every member to pay par- parent content of the ragged group, weekly, can discharge our obligaticular attention to such cmi- without being tad to define the ti()ns t0 eacn other and much less grants as miy apply to them ; to word HAPPINESS we are all in those to our creator. You will give tnem all practicable informa- pursuit of. I could not help ex see n tms my nation of good tion; to guard them against im- claiming to my self in this res- works, that I am far from expectpositions, and to render them e- pect Payson, in comparison to lRS as vou suppose, to merit heavery friendly olli'.e in their pow- thousand who wallow in the lap ven by them. By Heaven we uner. 0 luxury, in comparative palaces derstand a state of happiness, inPersons at a distance wishing js a happy man. Smiling content finite in degree and eternal in luto receive or -communicate infor- and vigorous health bearred in ration: I can do nothing o dentation, must direct their com- the eyes of the whole group, the serve such reward. .Hern it tor munications to ihs corresponding cares and anxieties attendant on giving a draught of water to a secretary. . richis could not disturb the sleep thirsty person should expect to be All applications to the society cf Payson, and every step must, p-iid with a good plantation would by persons wanting ' to employ a: least in ' his anticipation, lead be modest in his demands compamechanics, tradesmen, laborers, him and his numerous progeny, red with those who think they &c. and by persons wishing for jnro a country flowine with deserve Heaven, for the little

milk and honey. gwd they do here on earth. JLyj , v. ven the mixed imperfect pleasures Original Letter from Doctor Frank- we enjoy in this world, are rather lin. V "'from God's goodness than our

fhe following is an original, merit ; How much more such

employment of any kind, must

be made in writing to the tecording secretary. Persons emigrating to, or thro'

Cincinnati, and wishing for in

formation or assistance, may an- and was sometime since published happiness of Heaven, ror my

ply to any one of the counsellors, in the Port Folio. It will excite part I have not the vanity to thins r Recommendations ' would jre it is presumed, no ordinary de- I deserve it, the folly to expect it, qucntlybecf service to applicants gree of attention. It will be read nor the ambition to desire it ; but TH N 6 i ONE, Pres't. by some with eagerness because content myself in submitting. to DANIEL ROE, Rec. Sec'y. it is from the pen of Dr. Franklin; the will and dipo,al of that God NATHAN GUILFORD, and in the opinion of his disci, who made me, and who has hithCon Sec'y. pics, it an superstition to yerie- crto preserved and blessed me, 0- Editors throughout the u- rate every thing from him, as a and in whose fatherly goodness I nion are requested to copy the precious relic. It will be read by may well confide, that he will neabove exposition. others, as a curious specimen of ver make me -miserable, and that the doctors liberality of senti- even the aflictions I may at any At a meeting of the Western ment on religious subjects. time sulfer shall tend to my beneEmigrant Society, on the jih in- Pet. Intel. fit. , statu, the number of counsellors' The faith you mention-has was increased, and the following Philadelphia, June 5, 1753. doubtless its use in the world. I persons added to it, viz: Jesse Sir I received your kind let- do not desire to see it diminished Kinbrec, William S. Hatch, Eli- ter of the 2d inst. and am glad nor would 1 endi-avor to Lssen siA Stanh'v- Dr. Alexander, and that vou increase in strength : I it in anv man. I wish if were

TYunri A7fQf. lnnr vriii will rnnrintif1 nirnrnn"" mtre productive of trornl works

vnl. rpmvrr vnur fnrinn than I have ftinerallv seen it I

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Nezv England spirit of. Emegra- health and firmness. Let me mean real good works worKs

tian.un vveanesuav last, trie know wnetner vou stni use me or- Kinuness, cum;,

following interesting procession cold bath and what efTect.it has. public spirit not holiday kepassed through this city, exciting As to the kindness you men- ing, sermon reading or hearing, 1 Fii nrlriMr itinn and Astfinishmnnr tioni. I wish ir rould have been of oei ibrmirnr church ceremonies, or

of hundreds as they passed along more service to you. Uut if it long prayers, filled with flatteries