Indiana Republican, Volume 4, Number 159, Madison, Jefferson County, 1 January 1820 — Page 3

A,ubtr miners, was read !? third time and pacd. . . 'he senate now convened in representative chamber for purpose of electing presjdjudges to fill such vacancies I'have taken place, and on nUntin- the bailors, Jonathan fltoty, Esq. declared duly f'ected presiding judgo of the 'r7r judicial circuit : Miles C. fcegkston, presiding judge of ,e third judicial circuit: and i ,'mts R r" Goodlett, presid1 , hidze-of the fourth iudi-

v.i IN SENATE. Thursday, Dec. 16". - Biird introduced a bill concerning clerks and their de.r:c, which was ordered to a s::- ni reading. I he memorial to Congress, printing an additional land 0'T-c, u-as read and passed. Tr-H n. William Polkc, a vnV:r from the counties of Knox, 5allivant Davis, Vigo 2IljO,ic:9 appeared and took Friday, Dec 17. Th" bill granting certain piwers to the administrators if Joseph Adams dee'd. was ui the third tms and parsed. Mr. Pt-nningvon from the -lunitfje oji that inject, re--ted .1 bill f) appoint enmc.:vincrs to fix the pe:-.;r.inent sf: d governnienr, "vi.ich was an 1 oidrcd to a second Mv. Drew introduced a bill to au-ii.ini:- the printing and c, ri J'i'Z :icts aiu jou r11U 'f the present general ast:.v. vSrca w is read and t:j;;d to .1 comd reading. 8 nurd iv, Dc. 18. TV IVtil trom the !l ueof Hvrcutai ive 1, tor the relief vVau Up.'iam, dee'd. was "..v ii.ir 1 time and pissed. TiC tiil ;o vicare part of the :rva LVmceton was read the 'a:d time and pasted. Monday, Dfc. 20. Mr. Drew trom the :ommitpp ohitcd to cvimitie the 0 ; .ks of the Auditor and l'-civarer or" Slice, reported t'u ujy h.i j co.npire 1 the scvnl entries ther-.-ri with rhe v u; v:rs, ail had the s r.ne correct, an j th it the bo ks 2;! k:p: in .1 neat and hand5Me :unner. Mr. DreA introduced a bill, ii' in seals to be adixe i to hitrumcnt of writing md for , :a?r purpscs, winch wi read I 3rd ordered to a second readMr. Biird from the committ;; ":' thu unj..ct, reported 1 bill to ii the seat of Justice tiic o-unity or' Wayne, v-ich wis read and ordered r3 Second reading. nr. Cotton from the compeer appointed to inquire in- - the expediency of abolishing l- : lice of Count v commis-sr-rs, repotted a bill, which ws read and ordered to a serea ding. Tu.sday, Dec. 21. The cn;r,hv bill, for the ; "itiit of Widows, was read y -'tand time and passed. ciigrovca oni, appoiuc(4 liuitcesto receive deeds ' r uid, ;;iven or purchased rtHe ue of schools and meet-'.''js:-s, was reavl the third an i jassetl. Wednesday, Dec. 22. r. (irav from the commit0 apiJntcd to enquire what r?l?nctts are necessary to 'r 4uthonm the Hi ant-

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letters of Administration tor the settlement of intestate estates, reported a bill, which was read and ordered to a second reading. Mr. Grav introduced a bill, authorising the people of Dearborn county, to open a ro3d from the town of Lawrenceburg, to the permanent seat of government for the State of Indiana, which was read and ordered to a second reading.

FOI T IE B.r, V. The New Theory No. HI. claims the friendly notice of Philalcthes. As a lover of truth, he hopes the motive, under which he has written, is, simply and sincerely, a desire to serve her interests. If his hasty production has been mixed up with one grain of bitterness, it was an inadvertency, and it is matter of unfeigned regret. The sentiments of Philalethes respecting a change of the soul in this world, are not represented as he understands them: whether the representation correspond to the statement, readers will judge. Philalcthes certainly believes in some change of the soul, and, he apprehends, in tbat commonly taught by the mo-t approved theological writers and bv the word of God. This change, however, he apprehends to be moral, not physical. It is indeed more usual to speak, in reference to regeneration, of a change of hert, than a change of scul. The heart is the principal seat of the affections, and the affections need an entire change, to their quality in order to the enjoyment of heaven. It is still, however, both before and after regeneration, substantiallv the sjtt.c soul. Nor can we argue from the figurative language of scripture concerning regeneration any physical transmutation of the soul. The change is indeed a real change and of infinite moment; but it is a m-jrat change: a change, not from "suspended animation" t.a vital action, but frcn sin to bclintss; from spiritual, moral death to divine and heavenly life. The sleep of the soul iaipugned is the false idea, that, bet ween death and the Resurrection, the soul rests in a state of entire insensibility. In calling the soul a fluid Philak thes uupposed Virginius intended to use strict philosophical language, not to employ the uncertain phraseology figure. In the discussion of sueli subjects, unless language precise, and unvarying is employed, nothing can be determined. v ugimus supposes the assertion ri-spe-iiii the materiality ot funds inonv.t, and quotes the atmosphere :md the mohs elements ot which it is composed, in proof. Tlu-re it is upprchemlrd Virginias u at variance with the co nnion osepuers. 1 lie att mosp ere is as rrHy materia, as iairr. All existence, of which Wi: h.a e anv knewiederw, mav be diviti.i into two classes .Matter ami Spirit. This is the ordinary and e'ear division of philosophers. We do ir:t sav no other substances exist besides matter and spirit, nor pretend to decide tc uhich of the ciisses space is to be referred. 1 See W.ts' Logic, part I. chap. - set t. 2.) We only o!)serve, that, s carding to this division, fluids ut tidur be matter ur spirit, o t spuit is a t.'irilii substance. lT? Vss then fluij, thhik they mn-t b- r-. fcrrtd to ih class ot f-t. If Vi:in:u--wOiiscnts to th"r

part of the established philosophy, he will easily see that Philakthes is not driven into the dilemma supposed viz. "that the soul must be, if not a fiuid either solid and corporeal, or merely nominal." The soul is a thinking-, immaterial, substantial bcinneithcr material, nor a mere name. No generous heart can be insensible to the hint rd "robbing the-aspiring-mind of its tast beam of hope The struiinjjs of genius, the noble aspiration alter intellectual improvement these, the hand of Philalcthes never drew a pen to blast, but only to cheer. He is too sensible of the painful steps, the obstructed path and the lowering . discuur-irrrments, through which the scholar must often find 1m war to eminence and usefulness far too seiiMb'e of the utility of literary and scientific attainments, not to smile on every effort made to them. It vras only because Virginius seemed to aim at a "philoxwphv fabelv so called winch profits no Man, and might be the curse of the community because the sentiments advanced might be taken bv some uneasy conscience and laid, instead ol "The Halm of Gilead, as a "Flattering unction to the soul," because he seemed to lie gleaming in tlie path of error "Her blunted shafes that had recoiled, "To aim them at the shield of truth again." because he seemed to deny the cardinal doctrine of Revelation, a Insurrection, and thus to be paving the wav lor unblushing inf.delitv it was this and not uittcineji that 1

prompttu censure. hioicu e is not 'the trst of truth:' vet its cmniovment ia th e service of faith has sometimes met witn a verv fa.i sanction. rinrr ironv, than that addressed In 1iah to the wordii'nevs ot 15 ill. that bv Isaiah to the dumb idols : their devotees, never cro ,sedtlu Hp ol v.i ui. irginius is hovev a'.reude assured no dispf.,ii'n,!i i r wo.r.d drew lord; a remark ol this kind. Let Virgiiras quit the scheme o evirlentbe at war with llevelation; let him discipline h: under;. tandih; ov the instrir;t:'"ns of (Sd's word; n.l bv the dictates of a so jr.d pliile. -ophy; Lt bun execrate his genius anvl ;i ; attamaicnls to the cause of truth ar.d tlie bc: t interests of man, and he wid tlesorvc the thanks of the ;;oad, ind receive tlie re wad. 3 of iiurer.ius, well-dirt eted and pere el io benc e-lenee. Intiie faith f Revelation he will bvno :o- ans find himself surrounded only by mean nici:. He need n.t, etru-t, be told., th it Newton, (melius, Johnson, Hale anil Hoerhaa v v ere the professed diseaoles of chrisliamty ; and, though the ( o lis abtiv v, ! vr iiuh bt d to the greatest or wisest of its proffssor, it is a satisfaction to know thev have found it altogether worthv of their approbaio:i a satisfaction to hear such a man as Sir William Jones say: T have dilientle and regularly read tliis Bi- ; le ten times through; and am cd' opinion it contains, independent of its divine original, purer morality, more important history, more real poetrv, and finer strains ef tlojut nc, than all other books together beside.' This was a man, master of Hindoo and Sanscrit law, historv and myth ologv of Persian and Arabic literature of Hebrew, Greek and Roman love. It is a satisfaction to hear Newton, the prince of philosophy, say to l)r. Halle, a sceptic uDr. Hallev, nhen you talk on Astronomy I love to listen, for that is a subject you have studied and understand; but not when you tal'v against Christianity, for that is a subject, which have studied and understand, and which I knowyo i do not." Let not Virginius, then, nr;r anv other be ashamed of Revelation or attempt to set it aside. It will ruin any one who persists in the attempt. Let him demonstrate

hiiruelf the friend and promoter of the grrist interests of man let him sht ' himself the willing disciple of Christianity and of sound learning and he ha the hand and h'-artc' PHIL A LET!!!'?'.

MARRIED On Tuesday the ststult. by the Rev. Thoi. C. Sejrle, Mr. John Jewell of this place, to INliss Sarah Davidson of this county. On the same day by the Rev. II. Baker, Mr. IV. C. SuUivjr. of this place, to Miss Ann Barbour of this countv. On Thursday the 23d ult. by the rev. J. Vawter, Mr. Jahn Randalls to MissFiiir.j Glover, all of this county.

The State of Indiana, 1 Jefferson Countv, ss. Jefferson Circuit Crart October term, 1819. Thomas Boicourt, Foreign vs Attach James M'Cabe, j ment. This day came the plaintifF by his attorney, and the defendant although solemnly called came not but made default; and it appearing to the satisfaction or the court that defendant is not at this time a resident of this state. Therefore it it is ordered bv the court, that notice of the pendency of this attachment be published in the "Indiana Republican," for four weeks successively; ami that unless the said defendant shall appear by himself or his counsel within one year from the date of the return of this attachment, and give special bail to answer said suit, that judgment will be entered up against him by default, and the property so attached will be sold for the satisfaction cf the plain titl. 13y order of the court, A copy test, LL. C. TAlJaOTT, c. J. c. c. 59 The State of Indiana,") gs Jefferson County. J Jefferson Circuit Court October term, 1819. Uictius BoourtOInC, James M'Cabc, j This day came the plaintiff bv his counsel and filed his bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction ( the court that the defendant is at this time a non-resident of this state. It is therefore ordered by the court, that notice of the pendency of this bill be publisher in the "Indiana Republican," for four weeks successively; and tint unhss the said defendant shall enter his appearance to this suit, and answer said bid on or before the first day of the next term of this court, that the bill will be taken as confessed and the maters and things therein will be heard and determined in his absence. By order of the court, A copv test, R. C. TALBOT T, c. J. c. c.

A publication having lately appeared in the Vevay paper, under the signature of Otis Waldow, (which 1 think merits a reply) in which I stand charged with having let him without leave, or cause, which is notoriously absurd. In the first instance, deception was palmed upon me in the superlative degree; in connection with which, my life was but little else than one continued scene of inexpressible affliction and grief, occasioned by the injustice, and inhumanity, with which I was treated during my residence with him, under which I could not have supported long. Such are my reasons for seeking an asylum elsewhere, which are well known to many of the citizens of Port-William. MARIA WALDOW, December 30, 1818.

LANDS FOR SALE. The subscriber has four farms lying 5 1-2 miles north of Madison on the direction to Vernon, la. which he will sell low for cash. The first farm has 45 acres cleared, with good fences, comfortable cabins, a small orchard and 4 running springs. The second has 30 acres cleared, good fences, a large and commodious two story hewed log house, shingled roof, carpenters work done in a neat and workman like manner, with two good brick chimneys with three fireplaces. Also a kitchen of like materials, good peach and apple orchards. Also two others immediately in the neighborhood, with about fourteen acres cleared on each, good fences and comfortable cabins, with plenty of never failing springs. The above designated farms may be had on reasonable terms, by paying one half within six months after purchasing, and the remainder in eighteen months. For further particulars apply at this office, to James Burns Esq. or to John Bums in Vernon, Indiana, the proprietor. JOHN BURNS. January 1st. 1820. 158. tf

TAKE NOTICE. To all person that purchased lots in the town of Lexington, sold by the sheriff for the taxes of the year 1817, sold in January 1818, at Madison, Jefferson county, state of Indiana, that I have deposited with Mr. Oglesby, treasurer, as the law directs funds sufficient to redeem the following lots, known by their numbers: In lots, Nos. 5,29, 32, 42 44, 66, 67, 100, 101, 102, 226, 247, 251, 252, 256, 269, and out-lots, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10. J2, 13, 14, 58, 59. NEHEMIAH HUNT December 16, 1819. 157 Commission Ware house. Emanuel Young, of Jcffersonville, Indiana, has commenced the Storage and Commission Business where all kinds of produce and merchandise will be Stored or sold as may be directed, and a liberal advance made on any consignment. He also expects by the steamboat Maid of Orleans, a Large & General Assortment of Groceries, which he will be able to sell at wholesale on moderate terms. December 11 , 1819. 158 TO BE LET ON RENT, A compleat two story brick house in the town of Madison, Jefierson county, situated on Walnut street, near the corner of second street. The above property is well calculated for a public house or boarding house, as their are four rooms on each floor with fireplaces in each room. Any person wishing to rent may know the

terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises. JOHN BRIBEN December 27th, 1819. 159tft