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INDIANAPOLIS, NOVEMBER 2S, 1850. Free Negroes. The Convention to amend the Constitution of Virginia proposes to insert a provision for the expulsion of all manumitted slaves. Such an article has already been inserted in the Kentucky Constitution, and approved by tho people. Such a law is now in force in Virginia, and the Arkansas Legislature now in session proposes to adopt a similar measure. The slave States by common consent will adopt such stringent measures as will rid themselves of this most worthless and degraded population. In this event what is the duty of the free States! Their course is plain. Illinois and California have led the way. The emigration of colored persons is prohibited by the organic law. Indiana and Ohio being border States, will have to adopt similar measures for their own protection. It may be urged that such provisions are cruel and inhuman; but this is no argument when the absolute necessity of such a law arises. In the case f a wreck where two brothers seek safety by elinging to the same plank, if it is unable to sustain the weight of both, the law of self preservation, which knows no sympathy, will justify the stronger to break the grasp of the weaker to save himself. Such is the case of the white and the black races. They can never mingle or amalgamate. Such attempts would degrade the white, without elevating the black. They can never occupy the same domicil, or stand on the same level of equality. The great evil of African slavery is that the subject of it is of a distinct race. Give him his liberty and you do not make hint a freeman he enjoys the right of locomotion but none of the amenities of citizenship. We honestly believe that it will be to theinteres of the des eendants of those unfortunate beings now among us, to hold oat every inducement and grant every facility for their removal to the land of their forefathers. This can never be done so long as a quiet home is given them ia the free States. As the mistletoe clings to the tree without any botanical affinity, so does the black man . cling to the white. He looks up to him as his master and superior, and the white man treats him as an inferior. A proposition is before the Convention, now in session, to prevent their further emigration into this State, and to prohibit their acquiring or holding real estate in futare. This is the sentiment of our people, and we frost that some such measure will be inserted in our Constitution, and we should be pleased to see a separate ote of the people for this provision. Let those tenderfooted negro-loving philanthropists vote against it, and we should see in what a hopeless minority they will stand. If our neighbor, the Auditor, wishes to place himself on an equality with the negro, let him have a chance to do so by his own vote. He wiil then cease his bitter invectives against the Convention, because, in that case, the majority will govern, which is democratic doctrine, and he and his abolition friends will have an opportunity of . recording their names in a minority. IV dttire to rote . for it. To show that we have not misrepresented Ellis, we copy the following extract from his paper. Af- ' ter inserting the Virginia resolutions, he says: "The Indiana Constitutional Convention have it in contemplation to prohibit the ingress of free colored persons from other States, and the gradual reduction to barbarism of thoss already here, by prohibiting them from acquiring and holding real estate. Which of the - two States will do roost to rivet the fetters of the slave it is hard to tell but so far they stand neck and neck. Virginia prohibits emancipationIndiana seeks to degrade, heathenize, and brutalize those already emanci Hated. And this is in the rear of our Lord 1830: in a christian land, in the free State of Indiana, in a body of intelligent men, who require the blessing of Almighty God to be daily invoked upon their labors, and many of whom claim to be the servants of the Most High- Ilea: en hep us when auch counsels prevail!" A Beautiful Bird The editor of the Lafayette Courier, in thai paper of Saturday last, speaking of Henat ClAT and the cd. - Jtor of the Sentinel," says: "In a speech recently delivered before the Legislature of Kentucky, convened for a jollification over the "peace ' measures" of the late Session of Congress, he discarded all his aspirations for place and power, (a scene which he has heretofore frequently enacted,) and "folding his coat upon his breast," declared "of whatever elements : the Union party may be composed, I am of that party;" which sentiment, it is said, was received with "long and . loud cheering." "The Democratic party will not be drawn into this - well baited trail catcher, and those who now lend their influence, like the editor of the Sentinel, to entrap (he Democracy into this transparent cheat, wilt, in the re- . action, be ertgulphed in the storm of indignation which it . will raise. There exists no necessity, object or motive, for the breaking up of the existing organization of the . Democratic party."Now, if this il not rich, theri we hate no ides of the' term in' its .coTBEJoa acceptation." An editor, who if ever he belonged to tho Democratic party, deserted it most basely in JS43 and mounted (he Buffalo platform and voted for Van Buren lecturing the Sentinel on Democracy, because it loves the Union and hates traitors. We have bo sin of the kind a.luJcd to, at our door.

Jddg Huntington's Charge. The abolition editor of the Indiana Statesman reviews Judge Huntington's charge to the grand jury, publishd in oar last paper, in no measured terms. We publish the following extract, in order to show, that the editor approves of the recent meetings in the eastern part of the State He says: "tf denunciation of the Fugitive bill asunjufct and iniquitous be a Crime, God helpthe guilty, for their name is legion if a resolute determination not by word or act to aid in carrying a human being back to slavery be treason, then will the Supreme Court have its hands full in dealing with the traitors, tf the right, peacably to assemble, and in any and all places to canvass freely the acts of Congress, to warn the people against their injustice, and adopt modes of redress, be denied us, then is this liberty .we boast a mockery, and the sooner we have a re-enactmet of the Sedition Law of the elder Adams the better. And yet the charge means this, or it is gratuitous bravado, the tocsin of alarm sounded when there Is no danger." It will be perceived, that the editor has made an effort to be artful in drawing up this paragraph. No one denies the right of the people to assemble and canvass,

freely, the Acts of Congress or ajiy other legislative! body. But the meetings alluded to, passed resolutions recommending an open resistance of the laws of the country, and the editor says, in effect, that they were right in their course. He says "if this right (the right to assemble and recommend resistance to the laws of the country ) be denied US (abolitionists) then is the liberty we boast a mockery, and the sooner we have a reenactment of the Sedition Law of tho elder Adams the better." We would recommend Judge Huntington the next time he contemplates making a charge to a grand jury, to call on the Auditor of State. The Auditor in 1S43 had no squeamishness about the extension of slave territory, and is famous for chaste and dignified language, and might be of great scrvico ia advising the precise words he should nso. LIThe editor of the Statesman is still harping about the resolutions of the Democratic State Convention of 1S49, in which ho professes to have taken a part; notwithstanding he had, but a short time previously, declared, that he would have no squeamishness, should slavery be extended to the new territories? He endeavors to prove, that the resolutions then adopted, have not been complied with, by a portion of the Democratic party- of the State. That Governor Whitcomb has not proved true to the sentiments he advanced in his message of that win. ter. Governor Whitcomb said, in his message referred to ''This territory" (meaning our Mexican acquisitions,) "has come to us free it is now free, and in my opinion it should remain free." It also said, that "every Constitutional and legal means should be adopted to con tinue it FREE." Now, we would ask, how much of this territory has been made slave territory? Has a foot of slave territory been added to our country? The editor, as before remarked, shortly before, had no squeamishness about making slave territory! It is true there is a dispute, in reference to the settlement of the Texas boundary question, whether the South or the North got the advantage. But . as tie's question has caused the ablest jurors in the country to differ, a Doctor of Medicine, we presume, will not be able to make an infallible decision on this question. We shall not presume to de cide it. Now, what earthly good will accrue, either to the Democratic party or any one else, by the continual agitation of this subject, we are at a loss to determine? The fact stands out, in bold relief, that every thing desired in Governor Whitcorab's message, or the Democratic resolutions of 1349 has been fully carried out in the compromise measures of tho last session of Congress. The only apology for the editor of the Statesman is, that being a new convert from the doctrine of slavery extension having gone over, body and soul, to the doctrines of Garrison, he is compelled to raise false issues, hoping, that in the "noise and confusion" his inconsistencies will be overlooked. He denies being an abolitionist in order to retain cast in the Democratic party and is continually harping upon the acts of Democrats that abolitionists denounce, in order to remain in good odor with them. He has defined his own position, however, as an abolitionist of the first water, and we are perfectly content that he should remain there. We have only alluded to his inconsistencies to show that little strength will be added to any position he may hereafter assume. ' Mr. Julian. The Cambridge Reveille complains of the position of the Sentinel with regard to Mr. Julian, and in rather an equivocal manner says: "We are not in favor of the repeal of .Iiis law, (in relation to fugitive slaves) with out the consent of that portion of the American people for whom.it was created, unless it is clear to the majority at large, that the constitutional rights of the South can be secured to them in some other way. Then tee are in favor of its repeal." He then goes on to say, that he is as much opposed to slavery as the fanatics who are creating so much disturbance, Stc. Now, the position of the Reveille would not be so ob jectionable, were it not for tho fact, staring us in the face, that in that district, if not in Wayne county, there are aspirants for Congress who have endeavored to prove that they are better frec-soilers than Mr. Julian, and wha expect to be nominated for Congress, with an eye to this very position they occupy. We ask, in view of the nomination of such a candidate, what advantage would it be to the Democratic party to support him. It would be enough for us to support a Whig for (he sake of the Union. The safety of our glorious Union being c object paramount to all others with as; between Mr Julian, who has a few stripes of Democracy about Lim, in the shape of Democratic pledges, and a Union Whig, who would stand out, in bold relief, in favor of the com promises of the Constitution and the peace measures of the last Congress, wo might, under the principles of a " higher law" of duty to our country, be constrained to support such Whig; but if it is expected of us to sup port a man who claims to be a better free-soilcr or aboli tionist than Mr. Julian, and besides this, has all the odi ous principles of federal Wlilggcry about him, it wonld certainly bo asking too much of us to support such a character. It would be a bitter pill to ns to support fed' eral Whiggery in any shape; but when it is asked of as to add to this, free-soil irn, abolitionism, or any such ism, we would be compelled to fall back upon the less?r evil, and that would lead as to support Mr. Julian ander such circumstances. E7"Ga light was introduced into oür city, (or (he first time, on last evening. The Masonio Hall was brilliant ly lighted. tETThe three cent piece, lately authorized by Con press to be Coined, has been issued from the mint at Philadelphia. It is a beautiful coin : having on one side the words "United States of America," in which is a circular wreath, including the number "III. On the reverse side ia the Liberty Cars inscribed with the word "Liberty,'' and surrounded with rays. Underneath the caparo the figures "IS!W."

Constitutional Convention.

Tuesday, November 26, 1850. The Convention was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Myers. The Convention resumed tho consideration of the section exempting a reasonablo amount of property from a forced sale on execution. Mr. Foley moved that Mr. Walpole's amendment, fixing the amount of property to be exempted at not less than $300, be laid upon the table; which motion pre vailed, ayes 81, noes 39. Mr. "VVaiJole then moved that the ämöunt exempted should not be less than $400. Mr. CArr moved that the section and pending amend ment be indcfititelv postponed. Mr. HaLL was In iavor of tho postponement. His con stituents were opposed to a homestead exemption. Their representative, last winter, in the Legislature, voted for a law of this kind ; but such was the disapprobation of the people, that they refused to send him back, although in other respects a gentleman of much popularity. He was willing to see the whole matter left to legislative action, where it properly belonged. Mr. Mat advocated the principles of a homestead exemption, in a speech of considerable length. He wished to see the principle recognized in the Constitution, and had prepared an amendment of. that kind. He believed the principle would ultimately prevail. The people had decided that there should be no imprisonment for debt. that a man's liberty should not be takenlrom him, and they would decide against taking his home from him. Mr. Bowers stood pledged to his constituents against inserting the homestead provision in the Constitution. The vote of the representative of his county against the final passage of the bill of last winter, saved him his election this year. Mr. Stevenson said, there was an argument urged on yesterday, that if the homestead exemption be right, why not insert it in the Constitution! He believed it to bo right but a homestead exemption is necessarily one or detail. I ne amount oi exemption cannot be properly, fixed in ä Constitution. The amount that might be necessary now, might not be a proper one in ten or twenty years. In every view of the question he was more and more convinced of the necessity of leav ing the matter to the Legislature. There was evidence that the Legislature would not go back in exemptions. They havo been constantly increasing the amount, in favor of the debtor. Mr. Borben was opposed to an indefinite postpone ment. He hoped his amendment, inserting the words "real and personal" would be adopted, as it would more clearlv dehne the matter. But to vote to nostnone. would be giving an expression against any exemption of property. Mr. Owen said, that if thcro be one vote he would give, at this Convention, that the people of the State would sustain both at the ISorih and the oouth it was the one he was aIout to civo against the postponement of the section under consideration. It was a vote whether there should be an exemption of property or not. To postpone would be deciding against even our present exemption of ono hundred and twenty-five dollars. Mr. Gordon was in favor of an indefinite postpone ment. He believed the wholo matter should be left, as under the present Constitution. He was individually in favor of a homestead exemption; but there was a strong opposition to it in many parts of the State. There was an opposition to it in his District, and its adoption as a part of the organic law would endanger the adoption of tho new Constitution. Mr. Pepper of Crawford was in favor of an indefinite postponement, lie read an extract lrom the message of Governor Dunning, in favor of a homestead exemption, urging it upon the Legislature; ami 11 not adopted there, then this Convention should adopt it, also a resolution, to the same effect, adopted by the Whig members ot the Legislature, to show that tue question was submitted to the people, in the strongest point of view He contended that the people had rejected it, by sending ueiegates nere opposcu to it. a constitution migiit be adopted, recognizing the principle, for the sake of the valuable reforms that might be engrafted upon it; but he asked whether it would be right to doit, in opposition to the people? He would not be understood as opposing an exemption of property. One hundred and twentv-five dollars ho thought sufficient now. It might not be in ten years. He was willing to leave tho w hole matter with the Legislature. Mr. Farrow said, he had not pledged himself to vote for a homestead exemption ; but ho was under a pledge to exempt property sufficient for all men to llvC that in addition to his physical properties, a man should have a sufficient property left him to gain him a living, lie .1 I.. , . , . ..11' L 1 tnougni mat tne principle snoum not oniy ue estaousnea, that there should be no imprisonment for debt; but, also, that the debtor should have property sufficient left bim to it ! II 1 cnaoie mm to gain a comiortauie living. Mr. Ritchet thought the present exemption was not sufficient, few men, in this Convention would be willing to be left with only this amouut. He hoped that the present section would be retained and the details be left to Legislation. Rr. Read of Monroe hoped the section would not be indefinitely postponed, u hat tl gentlemen were determined to vote down a principle so much in consonance with the spirit of the age, and of humanity, that they would at least take tho milder course of laying the section on the table. He was not prepared to vote for inserting a homestead exemption in the Constitution: but the sec tion under consideration should be adopted. The'discussion was continued bv Messrs. Shcrrod, Mur. rav, and Kelso, in feeling and animated speeches; the latter gentleman contending, that the Convention should nx a minimum amount, as an exemption, iciowwnicn it should not bo reduced. He thought the amount should not be less than four hundred dollars. Before the question was taken, the the Convention ad journed. In the afternoon the discussion was continued by Messrs Foster and Dobson: when Mr. Prather moved that the amendments be laid npon tho table; which motion prevailed, ayes 82, nos 43 Mr Carr then withdrew the motion to indefinitely postpone. Mr. Walpole moved that the property to bo exempt ed. should not be less than $300. Mr. Hardin then moved the previous qnestion ; which being sustained, was first put on Mr. Walpolc's amendment; which was decided in the negative, uyes 42, noes 87. The question was then taken on the engrossment of tne section ior a tuira reading, anu aeciuea in iu aiur mative, ayes 116, noes 11. The section, as ordered to be engrossed, reads as fol lows, to-wit: " The privilege of the debtor to enjoy the necessary comforts of life, shall be recognized by wholesome laws, exempting a reasonablo amount of property from seizure or sale for the payment of any debt or uauuity nereauer contracted The Convention then again proceeded to the consideration of the first section in relation to the right of mar ried women to hold property. Mr. RitchEy moved that the section and pending amendments be laid upon the table; which motion prevailed, aves 65. noes 64. The second section, on the same subject, was then read a second tirnb ; when Mr. Blithe moved that the section be stricken out, and the follointr inserted as a substitute, to-wit " The real and personal property of women, whether owned before marriage, or afterwards acquired by purchase, gift, devise, or descent, shall lie and remain sacred to them, under eauitable conditions of Jaw." Mr. Newmais moved to amend by inserting after the word " pift," the words " other than lrom the husband in fradd of his creditoisj" which was accepted by Mr Elvtiie. ' Mr. Bascom moved that the section and pending amendments be laid upon the table ; which motion did not prevail, ayes 34, noes 89. Mr. Blttme exnlaincd the object of his amendment which was to extend the existing right of women to bold real estate, now on our Statute Book, to personal pro--nertv. Th sections, as originally introduced, were lia ble to objections which he believed were not contemplated by the author or their advocates, and objections bad been urged, which in his opinion, were untenaMe. He thought a simple section, in the language he had Intrjs durd would carry out tho wishes of the Conven;r?n and of the people. Mr. Hall bopet' that a direct vote would be taken on the amendment of the gentleman from Vanderburgh, (MriBlythe.) He.thooght two-thirds of the Conven tion were in favor of the measure in its present form. rtfl 1 A . 1 . J L. . i - 1 . I. A nMaA.M t, ne amenumeni was men auupieu, anu mo bw-wuu. thus amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading without division. The section, as ordered to be engrossed, is m the following language, to-wit: . , " Tito real and personal property of women, whether

owned before marriage, or afterwards äeqüired by purchase, gift, other than from the husbarid In fraud of his creditors, devise, or descent, shall be and remain secured to them, ander equitable conditions by

aw.The Convention then oroeeeded to tüe -n&idrn.tinn of the section providing for the election of sheriff, coroner," recorder, county auditor. ' county treasurer, and clerk of the circuit court the clerk, auditor, and re corder," to hold their offices four years to be only eligible eight years, each in twelve years; and the sheriff, coroner, and county treasurer, to hold their offiaes two years; and to be only eligible' four years In any term of six years. ' Mr. Wotrr moved to amend, by striking Out " coun ty auditor." Mr. Nave moved that tho amendment bo. laid unon the table; which motion prevailed, ayes 91, noes 29. . : v Mr. Lockhart moved that ."clerk of the circuit court," be stricken out. The committee on the organi zation or courts had provided for that officer in the sections they had reported ; which was not adopted. Un motion of Mr. Bascom, tho words " county survevor, were added after tho word " treasurer." Mr. BoaciN then moved to amend, by inserting a proviso, that the present incumbents of the offices enumerated in the section, be suffered to serve out their terms of service as under the present Constitution. He was willing to legislate tho Judges and State officers out of office but thought it would be most advisable to suffer the county officers to serve out their present terms, and and thus afterwards cortle in, gradually) under tho new Constitution. Mr. Smith of Riblev thought thla was not tha nroner time to offer the amendment. It should be brought forward, if at all, as a separate proposition. Mr. Read of Clark moved that the amendment be laid upon the table) Which motion did not prevail, ajres 61, noes 62. Mr. HALL said, he Voted for laying the amendeht Up on the table, and so had others around him, because they thought here was not the proper place to insert such a proposition. Mr. Kelso hoped the amendment would be inserted now. Mr. Smith of Ripley took a different view of the sub ject. I he vote eemed to be close, and perhaps gentlemen had not fully reflected on this subject. Last year one-third of the clerks in the State bad been elected. The Constitution would not go into effect for one year, and next year another third would be elected. It would be a strange anomaly for one portion of our public offii to serve twice as long as those elected under the new Constitution. Mr. Brookbank considered himself instructed to vote for a continuance of the term of the present incumbents, until tlae expiration of their offices under tho old Constitution. Mr. Ritchet was in favor of the same policy. Be fore the question was taken, the Convention adjourned. Wepxespay, November 27, 1S50. The Convention was opened by prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Crary. Ihe President laid belore the Convention a communi cation from the President of the State Bank. Also, a communicction from the Cashier of the State Bank, showing the situation of the several branches; which were ordered to be nrinled. Mr. Magcire presented a petition from the people of t - color ol Marion county, praying an alteration in the Constitution, so that they may be permitted to give evidence the same as white men ; which was referred to the select committee of one from each Congressional District. The section in relation to the exemption of property from forced sales on execution, was read a third time. Several motions were made to re-commit with instruc tions. Alter discussion, ander a call ot tho previous question, the section passed by a vote of ayes 103, noes 13. The section in relation to the right of married women to hold property, was read a third time t when Mr. Robinson moved to re-commit with instructions to strike out and insert the following: " All married women, residing in this State, at the death of their husbands shall have the right to claim free and discharged from bis debts, an amount of property not to exceed the sum ol three hundred dollars, and one half of the balance remaining, after the payment of his debts," Alter speeches from Messrs. Robinson and Clark of Tippecanoe, in favor of tho inetmctions. Mr. Hovet moved to strike out the instructions and insert an amendment, striking out the word " purchase," in the section as engrossed. Mr. Blythe supported the section, as engrossed, and Mr. Nave opposed it ; when Mr. Badger proceeded to quote passages from the Bible to prove his position, that the section was inconsistent with the Christian scriptures. Having made some allusions to Mr. Sherrod, that gentleman replied in a few re marks; when On motion of Mr. Owe.v, the Convention adjourned. In the afternoon, the discussion on the section in rela tion to the right of women to hold property, was resumed. Mr. Read of Monroe replied to Mr. Badger. He said, the seat ion. as it now stood, was no experiment. It was engrafted into the Constitution and Statutes of several of the States. He contended, that the principles of the section engrossed last evening, were everywhere prevalent in our country. It had been contended, that these principles were at war with Christianity. He did not so understand the doctrines of Jesus. And, if he had any hope for the amelioration and advancement of tne worm in a reuncu civilization, u was in ine pure doctrines of Christianity. Many of tho most barbarous and tyrannical features of government had been sheltered under the holy name of Christianity. In our revolutionary struggle, sermons, long and loud, were uttered against those who were called rebels against the King, irho were charged with acting against the positive in junctions of the Bible The discussion was then continued by Messrs. Owen and Badger, in a debate whether the section under consideration,! in accordance with the Christian Scriptures, and having failed to convince each other that they were wrong in tht'ir respective opinionsMr. Murray said, he only rose to say, that his highest ambition here, or elsewhere, was to do right and act consistently. He had expressed sentiments, on this sub ject, different from those ho now entertained. Three sentences would express bis present views. 1 ney were these : If a man marries a woman for her money, be docs not deserve the protection of the law, in the possession of it. He subverts a Holy rite, for a mercenary principle. If he marries from affection and esteem, and his deportment deserves the love and confidence of his wife, her fortune will be at his disposal. Locks and keys, and all the laws we can make, will bo as threads of'gossamer. He will surely possess it. If the husband becomes profligate, and licentious, then the wife ought to have the power, to control her properity. He would vote for the measure. Mr. Robinson advocated his amendment in a speech of considerable length ; when ' Mr. Pepper of Ohio moved tho previous question ; which being sustained, was taken on the passage of the section, as ordered to be engrossed, and decided in the affirmative, aves 66, noes 53. The Convention then proceeded to the consideration of the section, in relation to the term of service ol clerks, sheriffs, county treasurers, auditors, &c. Mr. Walp'olü moved an amendment, that the present officers shall go out of office whenever officers shall be elected under the" new Constitution. Mr. Borden opposed the amendment as productive of evil, in bringing on the election of all officers at once. Mr. TATLor favored the amendment. Mr. Hendricks opposed it, and he was not clear that the provision would be Warranted by the Constitution of tho United States, where.' Officers were not changed. 1852, when elections would come on, under the new Constitution, would be the year of the Presidenüs.1 eleetion, and to elect all officers at that time, would v highly inexpedient. Mr. Morrison of Marion, thought that where officers were elected by the people, they should not be turned pnt. Whero they had be'en elocted, in another manner, by tho Legislature or otherwise; the case was different, lie thought a provision of this kind would have a tendency to create an Cfmccessary and formidable opposition agaiust the adoption of the Constitution. Mr. WxtrotE thought the argument that .the old officer would oppose tho Constitution, if turned out of office, and thereby endanger its adoption, was untenable. If the Constitution is to bo held up to the highest bidder, there Were ten men out of office who desired.pnblio jstations, to ono in office; and hence" bis plan, il that is to be the order of the day, would gain tho most vote. He was.for beginning the government anew. Mr. Boart.v modified bis amendment, at the sugges

tion of Mr-- Kelso, so that no bid officer shall serve longer after the adoption of th new Constitution, than ihose of the same grade elected after its adoption.

JHr. KEiso supported the amendment. Mr. Smith of Riplev said, that a Conttitution might be made, that the old officers would not swear to support. If a solitary article were, altered, It would be a new Constitution, and there would le no propriety in continuing the old officers under it. ' ' Mr. Kelso said, the State, in our" country, like the King, in others, never dies ;The obligations of a Constitution, either old or' new,' were perpetual, And would be transferred to all officers whose existence might be perpetuated. Before the question was taken, tha Convention ad-' jonrned nntil Friday moriung, in order to enable the Del egates to observe the Day of rhanksgivisg, set "apart by the Governor. . ' .. ' - .- : T- . Col. Richard M. Johnson. The following are tho proceedings of the. ,Conutitutional Convention of this State, on .'Monday, the 25th inst., in reference to the death of this distinguished patriot and statesman : Mr. THORNTON. I rise for tho purpose of asking a suspension of the order of business, to enable me to lay before the Convention a preamble and set of resolutions, expressive of the sense of this Convention in relation to the death of the lato Col. Richard M. Johnson. It will be remembered that this matter was suggested to the Convention on Friday last by my friend from Wayno, (Mr. Rariden) but who, since that time, at the suggestion of another friend, from Ohio. (Col. Pepper,) has, in consideration of the relation I bore Col. Johnson, as having been engaged in the service with him as an officer in his regiment, deferred to me the performance of that melancholy and interesting duty. Whilst disclaiming any wish to seek äny prominence on this occasion, I did not feel at liberty td decline, the call thus made upon me by those two friends, and, in accordance w ith their suggestion, I have prepared a preamble and set of resolutions, which I herewith submit. In presenting these resolutions, I will not attempt anything like a eulogy Oh the deceased. This is not the time, nor is it a fitting occasion so to do. Besides, Mr. President, I feel not only my inability to do justice to the merits of the distinguished dead, but I furthermore feel as if I wero obtruding myself upon forbidden ground that I should be undertaking the performance of a task which could be much more ably and appropriately performed by others. It is well known that Col. Johnsen and myself, though ever warm personal friends, were opposed in politics. He, as a member of the Democratic party, and one of its most prominent leaders for a long series of years, is a circumstance which confers upon his political friends the right to take into their exclusive charge and keeping, the care and guardianship of his political fame and reputation. I shall leave to his friends the performance of that duty. All I shall essay will lie to award to the memory of an esteemed friend and fellow-soldier that tribute which is justly due to it as such. In the beautiful and expressive language of Mark Antony, I may well say, " come to bury Casar, not to praise him." The relation between Col. Johnson and myself commenced in the year 1312. Col. Johnson was at that time, and had been for some years, an active memlier of the House of Representatives in Congress, from one of the districts in Kentucky. War had just been declared by the United States against Great Britain, and the Colonel, as a. member ofthat body, had given to the declaration a warm and zealous support, and as an indication of his devotion to the cause, had procured from the General Government authority to raise a regiment of mounted men to serve for six months. It was to consist of ten companies of one hundred men each, to be under officers of its own selection. The Colonel having left the Halls of Congress toattend to raising aud equipping said regiment, 1, then a resident of Bourbon county, Ky., for the first time became acquainted w ith him, having been introduced to him by his father, the venerable Robert Johnson, and his brother, Col. James Johnson, with both of whom I was at the time associated as mcmliers of the LegUlaf ure of Kentucky, they being from Scott and I from Bourbon. Tho Colonel selected me as one of his intended officers, giving me authority to raise a company to constitute a part of his regiment. This was in the spring of 1313, and we were directed to be ready for service by the middle of June or the first of July. In pursuance of the authority conferred, 1 proceeded to raise tho company and succeeded in so doing, and we prepared ourselves to be ready to march by the time designated. An unexpected event transpired, howi ever, which rendered it necessary for us to march much sooner than was expected. The disaster of the 5th of May, 1313, w hich resulted in the defeat of Col. Dudley's regiment at Fort Meigs, induced Col. Johnson to call on uslmtncdiatcly, and accordingly we were ordered to rendezvous at the Great Crossings, Scott county, Ky., on the 20th of May, 18 13, in order to go to relieve Fort Meigs, which was infested by the British and Indian;. In consequence of this, only about one-half of the men engaged could, without great sacrifices at that Season of the year, leftve home. Ihe result was, companies Had to be consolidated j find my half company was attached to that of Capt. Combs. This rendered it necessary for him and myself to draw lots for the command of the company, which ho having won was commissioned Captain, anil myself First Lieutenant. Wc went into the service accordingly, and continued in it for the six month Sj during which time wc traversed a considerable Sart of Ohio Rnd northern Indiana. I was with Col. ohnson at the celebrated battle of the Thames, and charged along side of him in the onset upon the Indians, although wc soon became separated and I did uot see him again until after the battle was over. Ho was in his tent, having been wounded in several places, was blecdincr,Hs it were, at every pore, and though suffering intensely from his numerous wounds, he bore it without a murmur and with unexampled fortitude and patience. It is unnecessary for me to advert to tho manner in which the Colonel bore himself on that perilous occasion. There is higher and better testimony than mine. In the eloquent languago of his commander, the lament-' ed Harrison, "tlis numerous wounds proved fits was me post of danger." His conduct on Wat occasion, as well as on every other when put to the test, establishes his reputation as a man of the most daring courage. Mr. President. I have said that Col. Johnson and my self belonged to different parties. It is due to truth to say that there was a time when we belonged to the same political party, and remained so for years. During the war of 1812. we were both advocates of it. There was (A a party whom we called Federalists, though not a very apt name, which was opposed to going to war with Great Britain, insisting that we had no cause of grievance against ber, whilst we contended that the numerous outrages inflicted upon us in the imprisonment of our scarrferi, of instigating (he savages to murder our helpless women and chilpren was just cause of war. To sustain this cause the Colonel and myself had yielded our most hearty support both in the eböncils of our country and in tho field. We continued to be of the same party, and when Colonel Johnson wai So bitterly assailed and persecuted for his Vote in favor of the celebrated "Compensation BUI," I, at his call, left my own District and went into his and gave him all the support that was within my humble means. He succeeded, but Itwasahard race, and nothing but his scars saved him from defeat. In 1824 we both warmly supported Mr. Clay for the Presidency; but in 1S2S we for the fifst time parted, bo sonporting Gen. Jackson and I Mr. Adams. In 1S36, when the alternative was presented to mo either to vote for Mr. Van Euren, with whom Col. Johnson was associated on the same ticket, 6r. for my old beloved General, the nerOOf Tippecanoe, I unhesitatingly chose the latter. Again, in 1840, when the tame parties were presented I made a similar choice. How far either of us was right or wrong rn tho course we took as to. that matter should not be made here a matter of inquiry. As a representative in Congress Col. Johnson was persevering and indefatigable in the discharge of his public duties. He never once flagged in his efforts to carry out any measure ho undertook. This was most eminently tested by his long continued and unceasing efforts to wipo from the escutcheon of our country that odious relic of tmrriarmia atre. iinorisonmcnt for debt. His exertions were happily for the great cause of humanity successful: and entitles him to tne tnanxsoi every inena oi opprcsseu humanity throughout the civilized world. His celebrate Rundav Mail reoort too. as indicating consummate ability and containrn'g" sound political doctrines stands oh-" rivaled as a state paper. It is not pretended, however, fliat Col. Johnson poi sessed talents of a brilliant order. He was not 6dq of ihn Wim aimed to shine as a political star. His wr rf thrt rtlaln. nractical and useful character. When taVinrt a' reti'osneet of his rublio life, few of our public men have left behind them as many enduring evidences of usefulness to their country. ' In his privat relations

his unostentatious bearing and child-like simplicity of manner, made Lim ever accessible to the humblest, tad endeared him to all with whom he was brought into association. But although thus mild, amiable and unassuming in his manners, lie still possessed firmness, end was unwavering in his purposes and everything be en gaged in he pursued w ith unabated real and determina tion. - He was generous and liberal to a fault and no ore however humblo ever appealed to Li; generosity und benevolence in vain. He possessed courage even to daS ing, and no man ever entered the field of danger with less fearlessness cf consequences. 'In fr.ct to sum. up ally as was once well said of another, "he w as a rcau, which take him all in all, whose like

"I fear we ne'er flia'J look upon salu." Mr. President, I now lubinil the preamble and rcso luUor.s and moVe their adoption ; WriEREA s, ThisConvcntioiihnsjr.it learned, w ith profound sensibility, that tho Hon Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky, late'Vicc President of the United States, be recently, and whilst engaged in the service of his native State, as a member of the General Assembly thereof, departed this life: And Whereas, the numerous, Iongl continued public services of that distinguished patriot and soldier, as well iu the councils of Lis couutrv ai in the tented field, constitute him (he common property of our trholt country, and justly entitle Li memory to the grateful notice of the peoplo of this State, in common with the rest of his fellow-citizens of the Union; and more especially, -when it is remembered that a part of the services rcridered by hiln, whilst engaged in the defence of bis country, in the war of 112, cg&injt Great Britein and her savage allies, were performed upon the soil of Indiana, when an infant, defenceless Tcr ritory, in defending our helpless wohien and chiidrcf: against the relentless tomahawk and scalping knile of the ruthless savage: Resolved, That we recognizo in Col. Johnsbn tb trd lant soldier, the devoted patrit.t, and sound, cble Ralesman: That among the long list of bis puMic acts, whilst engaged in the National Councils, his zealous efforts in favor of abolishing imprisonment for debt, together with his masterly "Sunday Mail Report," will remain as imperishalilo monuments Of bis profound statesmanship, so long as the sufferings of the oppressed and down-trodden debtor finds sympathy in the human bosom, or the cause of lileral priuüipics has an advocate. Resolved. That, whilst cherishing a just sense of gratitude towards this distinguished citizen for Lis many important public services, tendered in behalf of his country, during the course bf a long pu;I:? Ii:, as the able, faithful statesman and brave soldier, we most sincerely condole with Lis numerous friends and relatives, in the irreparable bereavement they have sustained, in tho loss of an affectionate and devoted friend ; aid wjth our Sister State Kentucky, in leing thus deprived of his ualile Services in her public councils. Resolved, I hat - be appointed a committee, on the part of this Convention, to tender to the relatives of Col. Johnson the expression of onr heaitfelt condolence on the melancholy occasion, and thai the Secretary of thi Convention transmit to the Lxecutivo ol the Mate of Kentucky, a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions: Rcsolvci, That the editors of the several ncwpapert in this State be requested to publish the foregoing in their papers respectively. Mr. S.ul 1 11 or Ripley rose, and said Mb. President: I have delayed, to thelat fnomenf: for some better qualified gentleman of the Convention: to rise and respond to" those excellent and appropriate resolutions; so well conceived, ahd so expressive of tho feelings and sympathies of this Convention. But, sir, though they contain enough, and comprehenj all that can be said, on this melancholy occasion, express ' sive of the deep affliction wc feel for the public loss the na tion mourns, tet, sir, I am not willing the occasion shall pass without "the voicO of private friendship, and private grief being heard; Sir, may I not saVj that a great man has fallen in our midst. Yes, sir, inburmidft; fur was he n-t cur fellow citizen ? And are not his name and his fame oür 6ommoif inheritance? ' But I will not dilate on bis public character. Is not his history wrttcn, to be read by all men? He was cradled in tho times of the Revolution, lie fotight as a soldier in one war of Independence ; and as a politician and statesman, he has been prominent for nearly half K century. From the humble Walks in life, he attained tho proud position of the Second office in the repul.fic, the Vice President of tho United States. Sir, the history of the republic cannot be written nnd leave out the name, and overlook the fame and public services of Col. Johnson, of Kentucky; Butj sir, leaving oht everything adventitious in bis character, ho was a man. with tie heart ami Soul; ac3 feelings of a man. This I had occasion to know. Sirrin the vear 1S40, engaged in the public service. I resided in Washington City. He otctipied the Vice Presidential mansion. For "some three months 1 was S member of his household one-half of that time, I was prostrated by f6ver, andwasat the very door of death. And, sir, I can never forget, and I hope I never Shall for get. his kind attentions and assiduous rare cf :ne. Sir, I was sick and feeble; but his syfnpat!ries appeared, on my account, as acute ns iny disease was painful. Sir, the Vice President's house, nt that time, was Jocated in a part of the city, surröunded by poverty and destitution; but Col. JoBxsö.v never forgot to meet and supply the demands that poverty made upon him. I know that his wood supplied many ith fuel, a.1d his fühle manv with food. He turned none awiy empty. In that little community on Capitol Hill, I am sure his name is blessed and cherished. I suppose that Col: Johnson has died pbr; for such a man could not die rieh. In bis band, money or property lost its adhesive quality, if flic calls of Lurnanity demanded it. Sir, in war Col. Johnson was as brne as Jackson of death or danger, he vas fearless as Worth, or Scott, or Taylor. But as a man, in his affections, lie was.tender as a child. The tale of sorrow never entered bis car, and failed to draw a tear from bis eye. If goodness of heart, kindness of soul, and acts of charifv, forin claims on Heaven then may we not ssy, his spirit is blessed; Mr: President, I second the motion for the adoption of the resolutions. The preamble and fesoliniohS were unanimously adopted ; when , . . The Chair directed the blank to be filled with the names of Messrs. Thornton, Ptrrlit of Ohio, and Rariden. Terre Haute and nlc'nmond' ftail Rortd Meetin?! Xs a large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Charlottsville, and vicinity, held at Charlottsvillo on Fri- ' day the 22nd., (Nov. 1350) inst. Hon James P. Foley was chosen President, Orlando Crane Esq. Secretary. The meeting was addressed by the Fesident, Secreta ry, N; Crawford and D. S. Gooding Esqrs. The following preamble and and resolutions were presented by Mr. t?ood?n and unanimously adopted. ''Whereas it is determined to let tne grubbing, and grading, from Greenfield to Richmond, lieing a part of the Eastern division of the Terre Haute and Richmond Rail Road, commencing on V cdnesday the 2ah of this init., which lettings will be continued on, until all of said art Of said division shall lie let, before the first day of January next. m. Resolved, I hat we have tne utmost eonnuence, in the efttire completion and success of said Rail Road, andj. that in this matter Hanöock county wiii do her wholo duty. 2nd. Resolvtd; That we f6gard th6 ceMral route, ria Richmond, Centreville, Knightstown nnd Grtchfitld to Indianapolis, as being the shortest, cheapest and best route connecting the Eastern and Western divisions of the great Atlantic and Pacific Rail Road: Sid. On taotfon of R. A. Rilty, Esq.. Risohid unanimously j That while other proposed Rail Roads in other sections, are slandering this, and hiring editor to puff theirs, we will complete ours. . On motion of D. S. Gooding Esq., Resdrrl, That the Indiana State Sentinel, the Indiana State Journal, the Statesman, the Cambridge RereiTle and Wayne county Whig Ii respectfully requested to publish the proceed-' fags, of this meeting. On motion the meeting adjourned: , . . t. P. FOLEY, President. 0rlad6 Crane, Stcretaty. E7Chauncey itose, Esq1., President of the Terre Haute and Indisnapbfis Railroad Company, has just completed eöntract on favorable terms for the Iron for the entire Road, (about 70 miles.) The whole quantity is to he delivered at New Orleans before May next,and it ia intended to have the Road for the whole dis j tance between Indianapolis and Terre Hante opened1 for trsffic during the cooling Autumn. .V. Y- Tribirnt-