Indiana Republican, Volume 4, Number 159, Madison, Jefferson County, 1 January 1820 — Page 2

cute the other conditions of the treaty, before this Minister arrives and is heard? This is a case which forms a strong appeal to the candor, the magnanimity and honor of this people. Much is due to courtesy between nations. By a short dehy, we shall lose nothing; for, resting on the ground of immutable truth and justice, we can net be diverted from our purpose. It ought to be presumed that the explanations which rnav be riven to the Minister of Spain, will be satisfactory, and produce the desired result. In anv event, the delay, for the purpose mentioned, being a further manifestation nt the sincere desire to terminate in the most friendly manner all differences with o )aiu, cannot fail to be dulv 4 appreciated by his Catholic Majesty, as well a by other power's. It is submitted, therefore, whether it will not be lr,ioer to make the law proposed cor carrying the conditions of the treat v into cm?ct, should it tie adopted, contingent; to impend its operation imon the ve inability of the Executive, in uJi in inner, as to allord opportunity for such friendly explanations, as may be desire i daring the present session of Congres. I communicate to Congress a c n of the treat v, ami of the instructions to the Minister or the United Srates at Midrid i-esoccmiiT it: i t his corresoidence with the Minister of 8 ;.iin, ami, or such other docUMifMh a :niy he ncceiry to g;ve a full view ot the subject. In the course whic.'i the .SaimVn government have, on this occasion, thought proper lo nurue, it i. satisfactory to know that tbcv have not been countcnmccd bv anv other European power- On the conr.iry, the opinion and wihes, both or France and Circa. Britain have nit been withheld, either from the United States or from Sptim and have been unequivocal in favor of the iam eation. Theie is also, reason to believe th.it the sentiment of theimncii.il government of Rusm hive been the same, and mat thev hive also been mule known to the cabiliCS of Math -hi. In the civil war existing between Spain and the Spanish provinces in this hemisphere, the greatest care lias been taken to enforce the laws intended to ure-erve an impartial neutrality. Our ports have continued to be cqu illy open to both parties, and on the same conditions; and our citizens hive been equally restrained from interfering in favor of either, to the prejudice of the oilier. The progress of the war, however, has onerated manifestly in favor of the colomes. Buenos Ay res still main tains unshaken, the independence which it declared in iSio, and his enjoyed since 181c. Like success has also litclv attended Chili, and the provinces north of the La Plata, bordering on it, and likewise Venezuela. The contest has, from its commencement, been very inteicsttng to other powers, and to nunc more so than to the United States. A virtuous pe;j!e may, and will, confine tfi natives within the limits of a st net ncutrdity; but it is not 11. h ir p ver to behold t cor0ict to vitally important to their

neighbors, without the sensibility and sympathy which naturally belong to such a case. It has been the steady purpose of this government, to prevent that feeling leading to excess, and it is very gratifiyng to have it in my power to state that, so strong has been the sense throughout the whole community, of what was due to the character and obligatons of the nation, that few examples of a contrary kind have occurred. The distance of the colonics from the parent country, and the great extent of their population and resources, gave them advantages which it was anticipated at a very early period, it would be diflicult for Spain to surmount. The steadiness, consistency, and success, with which they have pursued their object, as evinced more particularly by the undisturbed ?overeigny which Buenos Ay res lias so long enjoyed, evidently give them a strong claim to the favorable considertion of other nations. These sentiments, on the part of the United States, have not been withheld from other powers, with whom it is desirable to act in concert. Should it become manifest to the world that the efforts of Spain to subdue those provinces will be fruitless, it may be presumed that the Spanish government itself will give up the contest. In producing such a determination, it cannot be doubted that the opinion of friendly powers, who have taken no part in the controversy, wiil have their merited influence. It is of the highest importance to our national character, ami indispensible to the morality of our citizens, that all violatitmsof our neutrality should 4 be prevented. No door should be left open for the evasion of our laws, no opportunity afforded to any who may be disposed to take advantage of it, to compro.nit the interest or honor of the nation. It is submitted, therefore, to the consideration of Congress, whether it may not be advisable to revise the laws, with a view to this desirable result. It is submitted, also, whether it may not be proper to designate, by law, the several ports or places along the coast, at which, only, foreign ship of war and privateers may be admitted. The ditliculty otsust ailing the rcgulatins of our commerce, and of other important interests from abuse, with )ut such designation, furnishes a strong motive for this measure. At the time of the negochtion for the renewal of the Commciical Convention between the United States and Great Britan, a hope had been entertained that an article, might have been agreed upon, mutually satisfactory to both countries, regulating upjn principles of justice and reciprocity, the commercial intercourse between the United States and the BritLh possessions, as well in the West Indies as upon the continent of North America.The plenipotentiaries of the two governments, not having been able to come to an agreement on this important interest, those of the United States reserved for the consideration of this goveriitnent the proposals which had been presented to them as the ultimate offer

on the part of the British government, and which they were not authorised to accept. On their transmission here, they were examined with due deliberation, the result of which was a new effort to meet the views of the British government. The minister of the United States was instructed to make a further proposal, which has not been accepted. It was, however, declined in an amicable manner. I recommend to the consideration of Congress whether further prohibitary provisions, in the laws relating to this intercourse, may be expedient. It is seen with interest, that although it has not been practicable, as yet, to agree in any arrangement ot this important branch of their commerce, such is the disposition of the parties that each will view any regulatious which the other may make respecting it, iu the most friendly light. By jhe fifth article of the convention concluded on the 2cth October 1818, it was stipulated tint the differences which had arisen between the two governments, with regard to the true intent and meaning ot the 5th article of the treaty of Ghent, in relation to the carrying away, by British officers, ot slaves from the U. S. after the exchange of the ratifications of the treaty of peace, should be referred to the decision of some friendly sovereign or state, to be named for that purpose. The minister of the United States has been instructed to name to the British government a foreign sovereign, the common friend to both parties, for the decision of this question. The answer of that government to the proposal, when received, wiil indicate the further measures to be pursued on the part of the Uuited States. Although the pecuniary embarrassments which atTectcd va 1 ious parrs of the union during the latter part of the preceding year, have, during the present, been considerably augmented, and still continue to exist, the receipts into the treasury, to the 30th ot September last, amounted to 19,000,000 dollars. After defraying the current expenses of the government, including the interest and reimbursement of the public debt, payable to that period, amounting ui 18,2co,coo, there remained in the treasury on that day more than 2.500,000 dolls, which, with the sums receivcablc during tiie remainder of the year, will ex. eced the current demands upon ihetreasury for thesameperiod. The causes which have tended to diminish the public receipts, could not failrto have a corresponding effect upon the revenue which has accrued upon imposts and tonnage, during the first three quarters of the present year. It h however, ascertained that the duties which have been secured during that period, exceed 18,000, coo dollars, and those of the whole year will probably amount to 23,000,000. For the probable receipts of the next year, I refer you to the statements which will be transmitted from the treasury, which will enable you to judge whether further provision be necesiary. The great reduction in the price of the principal articles of

domestic growth, which has occurred during the present year, and the consequent fall in the price of labor, apparently so favorable to the success of domestic manufactures, have not shielded them against other causes adverse to their prosperity. The pecuniary embarrassments which have so deeply affected the commercial interests of the nation, have been no less adverse to our manufacturing establishments, in several sections of the Union. (To bs concluded in cur next. )

JANUARY I, I8x0. We are indebted to the Hon. Willim Hendricks our representative in congress, for the President's Message, the greater part ot which appears in this day's paper. CONGRESS. We have not received any papers from Washington City since the 30th November, owing we presume to the irregularity of the mails. We have learned, however, from other sources that Mr. Clay was rc-e-Iccted speaker of the house of representatives without opposition. Corydon, Dec. 18. The joint resolution, censuring the vote of the Hon. Ur Taylor , our sen a lor in congress in a certain case, and to instruct our senators and to request our representative in congress, respecting the admission of new states, pissed the house of representatives late last evening, in the same drese, it came from the Senate, without amendment. On the question of its passage, the votes were as follows: YES Blake, Crisler, Ewing, Graham, Grass, Hay, Hill, Holcman, Jelly, John, Lindley, Lynn, Mihoy, Ross, Saler, Sutherland, I hgmpson, Warner and Zenur 19. NAYS Allen, Dunbar, Evans,Maddox, Merrill, Morgan Sullivan, and Thomason S. STATE LEGISLATURE. lUusc cf Representatives. Tuesday. Dec. 16. Mr. Sullivan introduced a bill to incorporate Madison Academy, which was read -a firsf and second time, and reported. Mr. Morgan introduced a bill, authorising corporations to vacate parts of to ns and for other purposes, which was read the first time and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Blake from the Judiciary committee, reported a bill to amend the act entitled, an act organizing the supreme court, and regulating the practice therein, which was read and ordered to a second reading. The engrossed bill for the relief of widows, was read the third time and passed. The engrossed bill for the reliefer John Upham, dee'd. was read the third time and passed. The engrossed bill to vacate a part of the town of Princeton, was read the third time and passed. Friday, Dec. 17. Mr. John, from the committee on that subject reported, to amend the act, entitled, an act subjecting real and personal estates to c.ccution which was

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Mr. Dunbar, from the, mittee on that suhWt Cc 't 2 8Uhli?8 G'r and Millers, which was 0r ed to a second reading Saturday, 0 Mr. Graham, from the mittee on that subject, r( ed a bill to amend the a tied an act regulating thc?! of the several officers tfc named, which was re5 ordered to a second readij Mr. Sullivan, from the? mittee on the subject, re a bill to locate and openT from Madison tn Vrn. . was read, and ordered to 4v cond reading:. The engrossed hill, for tJ appointment of Truster receive deeds for lots or iL given or purchased for the usef f schools ur meetinghouses vl icau luc iiiua time and passed,: Mondiy, Dec. 2 Mr. Evans from the commit, tee on that subject, reported 4 bill for the opening the navi. tion of the Potoka river : and for other purposes. vvKM ' was read and ordered to a sj. cond reading. Mr. Chambers from the com mittee on tint subject, repnrt. ed a bill for the relict ot liam fioggatr, which nj tea and ordered to a second real. ini2. -Mr.. Merrill introducedabil 10 appoint commissioners to our arid open a rout fVo,u 'cvay to Vcrs-iiHes, which read Hid ordered to a sccc;i read in;:. Mr. Evans introduced j W authorising the arrest of naval iu ccrtiin cases, which w ii rtad and ordered to a second reading. Mr. M:iro ?Vum the con:, mittee on tint miim.c c, ?ep: ed a bill to amend ill act e titled, an act to provide fx electing of county .ind town ship oliica5, wi.sch was read and or dercd to readimr. Mr. ihomaon frcrr. the committee on that suhjcc reported a bill to amend iv.c ict entitled zt act regulating es t r i y s a n d water era t ts goi r.j; a chii't, which was ordered to a second rcadhur. Mr. flay from the committee on thai .nilicct, reported 1 bill to incorporate the bcrouii of Charleston, which was read and ordered to be read a second time. The senate convened in the representative chamber, and the two houses proceeded to chct an auditor of public accounts and a treasurer of state; the ballots being counted, Wilkin II. Lilly was proclaimed ; du'f elected auditor, and Daniel G Lane, Treasurer. J hursday, Dec. 21. Mr. Evans from the coainv.ttee on that subject, reported a bill for the relief of the heirs of James Mars, dee'd. which was read, and ordered to a & cond reading. ... Mr. Merrill introduced a bid for the rciief of prisoners imprisoned for the non-payniert of fines. The engrossed bill amcnJij tory to the act tabl'idtin regulating Eerries was reacU third time and passed. Also, the engrossed hiH v establish a permanent d justice for Owen county vv; read the third time uul psV Ako. the -iiLMnsal , "-0 amend the :;t euth!:d in .hi l

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