Indiana Republican, Volume 2, Number 86, Madison, Jefferson County, 1 August 1818 — Page 2

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-The plaintiff was the son-in-law of the defendant, having, a few years since, married his only daughter, who is now. dead ; having brought him two children. As the cause is to be formally reported we shall not attempt to give a detail that may anticipitc the labors of the reporter. The libel was contained in a -printed pamphlet, and consisted of several calumnies, as we are : told, for we have not read it, nor 1 heard it read on the trial, against the plaintiff and against his wife, the defendant's own daughter, charging her with criminal intercourse both before and after her marriage, but which he neither . attempted to prove on trial, to palliate nor deny, but rested the defence on the mere fact of the non-publication of the pamphlet". It was proved that 50 copies were printed, and 5, at least put into the hands of different persons. The case then presented, in the language of the judge, an instance of the most atrocious libel ever heard of in our courts, accompanied with grossness and impiety. The defendants circumstances were shown to be those of overgrown wealth ; that his yearly income probably 70,000 dollars. Many expected that the damages would be nearly this 6um; but although there were some very respectable and high-minded men on the jury, who would have given a verdict that strongly marked their detestation of the . libeller, it seems there were some of a very different complexion. There was, it is said a compromise between the highest sum mentioned, 60,000 dollars, and nhe lowest proposed 50 dallars, and eventually the verdict was rendered for 15,000 dollars; which, although the largest in this country, is far beneath public expectation, and one that will not sensibly be felt by the defendant. Much talent was shewn on both sides. Counsel for plaintiff, ' Ogdenand Hoffman ; for defendant Emmet & Griffin. Ib.

General ftichard Montgomery. Head Quarters, Albany, June 29, 1 8 iS. The commander in chief having received intelligence from col. X. Livingston, that the remains of general Richard Montgomery have been agreeably to instructions given to him, conveyed from the city of Quebec to the village of White Hall, in this state; ard Deing desirous of manifesting all proper respect for the memory of a distinguished hero, who fell gloriously fighting for the liberties of America, has tho't proper to direct the following arrangements on this solemn occasion : The remains of general Montgomery will be conveyed to the city of New York, and deposited near the monument erected to his memory in St. Paul's church : and in order that this may be done in the most respectful and honorable manner, the adjutant general is specially charged with its execution, and will proceed

immediately to White Hall for that purpose. Brigadier general Westerlo will give orders for suitable escorts of cavalry, to attend the remains. .The cavalry of Washington, Rensselaer, and Albany counties, will perform this service in their respective counties. The-remains will be received . by the militia of the city of Albany with military honors, at the north line of the city, on the 4th of July, escorted to the capitol, and deposited in the council chamber-under a guard : minute guns will be fired on the entrance of the procession. Colonel Ganesvoort arid colonel 1 Henry Livingston, aids of the commander in chief, will, in conjunction with col. L. Livingston, proceed, on the 6th of July, from the city of Albany with the remains, to the city of New York, and cause them to be conveyed to the governor's room, in the city Hall ; and, on Wednesday, the 8th of July, the funeral solemnities will take place under the direction of the society of the Cincinnati, who will select officers of the revolutionry army to bear the pall. Major general Morton will direct the military arrangements in the city of New York. The commissary general and the commissary of the division of artillery, will see to the necessary issues of ammunition. The municipal authorities of the cities of New York, Albany, and Troy, are respectfully invited to co-operate; and the commander in chief takes pleasure in the persuasion, that all his fellow citizens will unite with alacrity and cheerfulness in these solemn demonstrations of respect. In rendering due honour to illustrious heroes and statesmen, we not only regard distinguished merit, hut excite to new achievements of patriotism and glory ; and an enlightened and public spirited psopie, under the guidance of justice and policy, will never withhold their cordial co-operation. By order of the commander in chief. SOL. VAN RENSSELAER, Adjutant general. The societies of the city of New York, disposed to join in the solemnities contemplated by the above order, are requested to send deputations to meet at the City Hall, on Monday evening, at seven o'clock, to make such arrangements as may bethought expedient. CAD. D. C OLDEN.

MADISON,

August!, 1818.

From the Delaware Watchman. Diving Drum. Mr. J. Johnson, resident in this place, has completed a diving drum, which experitnent has proved, it is thought, capable of much utility. It is simple considering its object ; affords the diver considerable scope for working on the bottom, as well as light, and the means of conversation with those above ; and supplies him with a constant renewal of respirable air. We think the inventor deserves credit fur his ingenuity and perseverance

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;at this office immediately. ) We do not recollect to have seen the law of Congress mentioned in the following article, nor have we after a deligent search, been able to find it on our file of the laws of the last session We presume, therefore, that no such law exists ; and even on that presumption, we have no doubt general Jackson will be able to vindicate his conduct. Cin. Gazette. The conquest cf Pemacola We acknowledge we are too imperfectly acquainted- with this affair to venture to speak of it in decisive terms We don't mean to say a word here of the constitutional scruples which some entertain, both about the origin of this war and the manner of carrying it on ; but it seems that general Jackson has proceeded under color of a law of Congress, which authorised him to pursue the Seminole Indians beyond the jurisdiction or the United States into the territory of a foreign power, if he deemed it necessary in onier to come up with them and vanquish them. We have not the statute before us, but have been informed that it directs, that, in case the Indians should attempt to seek protection by fleeing beyond the bounds of the United States, the fact should be communicated to the president, in whom the law, in such case, vest a discretionary power to order the pursuit to be continued. If such is the law, it is to be presumed general Jackson has received the requisite authority, and has proceeded in conformity to it. It becomes us to wait for further in formation. We confess we should be glad to be informed by what construction ef this law it is, that after accomplishing the object contemplated by the statute, the vanquishing the Seminole Indians, the Spanish fort has been taken formal possession of, in the name of the United States, and the flag of the former made to give place to that of the latter ; that general Jackson has appointed officers both civil and military, and, among the rest a capt. Call, of the United States artillery to be collector of the port. We presume it is all right, and that it can be satisfactorily explained, but there seems to be a general expectation in the public mind that, at least, some explanation will be given. New Zork Ev. Post.

the N.Wcst coast of c menca. to fn.ftn... l

Ontario m the Protecti trade in those seas t tance will be well-timed -fcrds evidence of a judj' tribution of our naval f strengthening

interesting quarter of tht From pond in frr,v,.' r

J , not leave if

v.i uv. ia repair n? d tember. 5' 11

Washing ,

1rUlc received war department yestcrda general lackson. tkl. '

namuiy, readied the rid

muuuay, ana would have here, he informs us, some

earner, dui ror detensionsj road arising from the iW of the stages in som. J

line. General Jackson's I have been forwarded to the dent, and their contents of c

are unknown tons, but v

aersiana, generally, that

emorace a run account cf his ceedings in the south, do the expulsion of the Span

n uui a. cusacuid, ana mat tae they disclose form a most J justification of his conduct 3 Spanish territory. Kut. M

The following is from a to

respectable House in Baltimi " Havanna, 26th June 181

" This moment a small M can schr. with a flag; of true!

arrived from Pensacola; beif

the late governor and suite, government has informed her she will be admitted under the national flag, but dossr,; knowledge her truce.

As might be expected sorrc tie sensation and animosity bit

fprth among individuals, but hostile measures are noticed in

government, which I amb

to inrorm you, lest apprenens. might be entertained relativ

the safety of American profj

in thi6 place.

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Washington, July 6. We learn that the United States frigate Macedonian, capt. Dovvnes is undci orders for

Quebeck, JmiiI

After resting in peace tot w

two years within the walls under the sod of this gam

the skeleton of general Monj

mery, who fell in an assauu the lower town on the 3 1st ot cember, 1777, was, on Sun last, raised from the place ol deposit, and took its depart for New York, where it tined to a more distingue nUm- rxf JntPrmPIlt. in the CP

of St. Paul of that city.

Accounts irom the cth ofFc:

vise, that admiral Brown1

licet of 25 sail, was WaHmiral Aury, vv

It' tv ?ri intention to att

Spanish squadron, lying v;., ii.itiie which was o ,

siderable lorce, but noi .

tobeamatcn ror quipped, and well disopP mad a.

The arrival of our con at Buenos Ayres, h j

general sensation 01 wt 'a

the gazettes or uw Wl