Indiana Republican, Volume 2, Number 53, Madison, Jefferson County, 13 December 1817 — Page 1

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MADISON, (INDIANA) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1817.

Whole No. 53.

1SHED BY

LODGE,

r SATURDAY.

Cctt jaMar itr annum,

hcribiitg, it will be con

, iw dollar andjtjty Uluii twelve months;

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be discontinued until

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i tubscnoer must give

at th end of the year

!i t i di continue, or he tS'bicfor another year's

noterefedine a square.

hm timet: for a dollar;

rrprtion, and tj the vtlmtt di'.sircd, are, not

pill he continued at tht

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to the Editor must

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lSSAGE

hey the Governor,

of Indiana ; commit-

ns Secretary cf btatc,

p of the legislature.

the Representative n the id day of Def the Senate; he of representatives, le close of the last

:e, legislature, it is

pounce, that no un-

affectirix the in-

Verity of thf state,

:d. Notwithstandseveral subjects deattention, ind in

c to present for

ion.

laws of the state.

so, obscure, from

. tmendatorv and

lets, that to ascer-

of ther-zen.

fcfunckJies. is

pit ; and particu-

tormcr. It is be-

arming the duties,

imon avocations of

Pt little time will

ie greater portion to inform them-

mandates of our

-"dyed in all

unishment of crime, the penal

aws should be tempered with a

degree of mildness, becoming the namre of our government and the feelings of its citizensThe revision of the militia law, will claim your early attention ; without which the organization of the militia cannot be completed ; and connected with this sub ject, an additional salary to the adjutant general, is recommended, whose services and responsibility render it advisable. The imperfect assessment of the taxes for the present year, produced perhaps, in consequence of the late period at which the laws of the last session were promulgated, may render it necessary to resort to a moderate loan ; on condition, that it may be required to meet the demands,, hereafter to be created, on the "Treasury. A further examination into the

accounts of the late Territory, is recommended, as it has been found, that, the demands on the state, under the character of territorial warrants, which have been liquidated, far exceed, in their amount, the calculation rnac hj a ccnr.mitter- of t he hous? of . Representatives, ar their last session Although it is desilk to have the demands which exist against the state, under tlie character of territorial warrants, liquidated as soon as possible ; it is left to your deliberation to determine, wheth

er, it will be more expedient to allow a further time for the adjustment of those demands, that are yet outstanding ; rather than to legislate specially on those claims, whensoever thy may be presented for your consideration. The right of trial by jury forms one of the fundamental principles of our government, and an impartial and unbiassed mode of summoning and empanneling juries, so far as it is possible to be attained, will tend to secure impartiality and, a proper confidence in the administration of justice throughout the state. A radical change therefore, in this part of our jurisprudence, connected with an extension of the jurisdiction of magistrates in cxinnal cases, is recommended. believeTl, rising magfcl :fs4i crics(uVfcs to be M offenders n v-brought '?nt o9

Connecticut, in behalf ot the legislatures of those states, proposing an amendment of the con. stitution of the United States relative to the mode of fleeting representatives to congress, and electors ot president and vice president of the United States. J have received also a communication from his excellency governor Clinton, President of the board of canal commissioners, accompanied by documents relative to the contemplated navigable communication, between tfec great western and north western lakes, and the Atlantic ocean. A resolution from the governor of Pennsylvania, appointing a commissioner on the part of that state, .to meet such commissioners, as may have been or shall be appointed on behalf of the states of Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana, or either of them, to examine the obstructions in the Ohio river, and estimate the oro.

bable expense that would attend their removal ; each of which will be submitted for your consideration. The removal of the obstructions in the navigation of the Ohio river at rhc Foils, by opening a canal, has become an object of great importance; particularly to this state, as the most certain means of securing an uninterrupted transportation of the vast and increasing commerce embarked on its waters. The act of last session, incorporating a canal i company far the accomplishment of this great object, has been found insufficient, and not soliberal in its provisions, as to en.sure the attention of capitalists ; even of those who are directly interested in its execution : and it will be with you to determine, whether it shalL undergo the necessary alterations, or whether this first effort of the state, for internal improvement, shall fail for want of public patronage. The commencement of a state library forms a subject of too much interest not to meet your attention. I recommend to your consideration, the propriety of requiring by law, a per centum on the proceeds of the sales

of town lots, to be paid for the support of schools and the establishment of Libraries therein ; as well as a like per centum on the sales of any additioiftl lots, which may be addcoV to any town plat, whe'ther.a county, sgat for other.

wise. 111c estftDjx-jojatfnt ot a

or Mimnon scnoois, Jt the inhabited portion ' te, yvill meet that con- . hich its importance ' 1,;s of such 0 afford escrip

tion of our citizens, to educate their children, will secure the morals of the rising generation ; the better prepare them for the discharge of their several an'd respec tive duties ; and to estimate the value of our free institutions the surest guarantees of that love of country, so essential to the permanence of our form of government. Permit me again, to introduce to ypur attention the subject of slav reaping into this state and osupt the propriety of mak;irS farther provision bylaw calculated to restrain them from fleeting to this state to avoid their .lawful owners ; and to enable the judges of the circuit courts or any judge of the supreme court, in vacation, to decide with the aid of a jury, upon all cliimsof this character, without delay. This subject in the adjoining state of Kentucky, has produced some excitement in the citizens, and an interferance 011 the part of their Legislature. To preserve harmo. ny between cur state and every other, so far as may depend on our exertions, is a duty, 'he discharge of which is iat; :tdy connected with our best interest as a state, and solemnly required of Indiana, as a member of the union. Whilst on our own part, wc endeavor to promote the happiness of those foreign to this state, it will also be our duty, to cultivate harmony and concord among our own citizens so necessary to secure private happiness' or public prosperity, and for the accomplishment of objects so desir-, able, it behoves us to seek, with a becoming confidence, the blessings of the omnipotent disposer " of events, upon your exertions for the prosperity and welfare of those, who have confided their interest to your care. JON ATHAN JENNINGS. -V

State Legislature. HOUSE OP REPRISINTATIVES.. Monday,. Dec. 1. The following members appear, cd, produced their credentials, were sworn in the usual form, & took their seats : to wit : F the caunty of J Posey Dann .Lynn. ; Perry- Samuel Conn War'ricRztcM Bo

GAj0zRichard V

James CampDcjlr

A"wj-Georgc R. C. v Robert "Bunton and John, Clure. X Orange -Samuel Chambers. Harris an- James B. Slauafrr Jacob ZeKor and

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