Public Leger, Volume 2, Number 63, Richmond, Wayne County, 4 June 1825 — Page 3

"SATURDAY JUNE 4, 1825

In the "Flying Roll," of the 19th ultimo, Mr Asa Cooper has published what he calls an answer to the communication of Mr Perry, published a few weeks ago, and has requested me to copy it. If Mr. Cooper will answer Mr. Perry in a candid and passionate manner I will willingly insert it, but the columns of this paper shall not be stained with personal abuse. I have been requested to say that jOJLN McCLAlN. jun. is a candidate to represent Wayue county in the state legislature. I am authorized to announce DANIEL REID as a candidate for the office of Sheriff for Wayne county.

been faithfully answered by the two numbers which have already appeared; and if we may anticipate the future, by analogy with the past, it promises to be a work of no ordinary merit. The great object of its publication, and the promising fidelity of its execution, will no doubt secure for it a very liberal patronage; more especially, when we consider that the surplus proceeds of its publication are pledged to be added to the funds of the society. This alone should obtain for it the generous support of every feeling person. By subscribing for this work, a person may secure to himself a great deal of interesting information; while at the same time he is discharging one of the most sacred duties of humanity. There seems to be quite an extensive sympathy excited throughout the Union

in favor of the degraded Africans. It has been but a few years since the idea was first conceived of carrying the present plan into effect. For some time the society had to contend with the warmest opposition, and the most partial prejudice. It has [however triumphed, and now bids fair to be of incalculable service to the welfare of two mighty continents. The first men of]

When the tide of emigration was strong

trim the eastern and northern to the western states, certain eastern editors did all

The nation are its patrons, and state legislatures it's most cordial co-adjudicators

in their power to check it, by misrepresentations and by ridicule. Accounts of travels were published, equal in veracity to

the celebrated Faux, and writers were not waiting to recommend them to public notice. Some of the eastern prints, while

zealously repelling the aspersions of En-

glish tourists, did not hesitate to propogate the most odious falsehoods respecting a part of their own country. But the good sense of our eastern brethren could not be misled by interested and unprincipled calumniators. The tide of emigration again sets towards the west - the western parts of this state is rapidly increasing in wealth and population by emigrations from the east, and the northern part of Ohio is also rapidly settling and we may expect again to have our manners and institutions slandered and derided. Indeed several such articles have recently appeared. The following is copied into a Philadelphia paper

from the Alexandria Herald, the editor of

which attempts to display his wit at the expense of truth. It discovers a most palpable ignorance of the state of society in Indiana. Although it may appear trifling, the object of such paragraphs is evident, and they should be promptly met and refuted. TRIAL BY JURY. -- A gentleman who has lately returned from the west, informed me that in passing through the state of Indiana, he stopt at a country town during the session of the court in that place. He was invitcd to attend the court, and accordingly found the judge sitting on a large block, on one corner ot a log cabin, paring his toe nails: and the members of the bar next the judge, separated from the people by a pole fastened to the sides of the house, .and extending across the room. Soon after he entered this seat of justice the judge inquired of the sheriff why the jurv were not forthcoming to which he replied, that he had 11 tied up stairs, and his deputies were engaged in running the twelfth down - that the jury would be ready in a few minutes. Upon this our traveller immediatedeparted, and soon after left the state.

latures its most cordial co-adiutors. An

ilaries have been formed in almost every state, and a general disposition appears to prevail to unite in the great work - a work more intrinsically in accordance with the pure principles of humanity, than all the schemes for mission and tract societies that the cupidity of priestcraft has been able to invent. One of the most interesting auxiliaries is the Liberian Society, in Essex county, Virginia, composed entirely of females, who meet every seventh-day and make up garments, &c. for the use of the colony. This is an example which I fain would see generally followed. Cannot the citizens of Wayne county do something?

Or will they be content to remain in the cold dead apathy of indifference? Will not our fair friends feel themselves interested in the good cause? They will - for to a woman's heart the practice of benevolence is as natural as the dew drop on a summer's morn. While on this subject, I must recommend to the attention of the public, a kindred work -- I mean the "Genius of Universal Emancipation." It is well worth their notice and one would expect to find in the

descendants of Fox and Penn, a people alive to every thing which could in the least advance the great work of Emancipation. I only intend at present to call the attention of my friends and neighbors to these two interesting works; with a hope that a single call would be entirely sufficient to arrest and fix it firmer in humanity's cause. I may, perhaps, next week, make some further remarks on the

same subject.

BENEZET.

1 have received the first and second

numbers of the "African Repository and Co-

lonial Journal," published at [Washington]

City. This work is intended to aid the efforts now making for colonizing the free blacks on the coast of Africa, and the profits of the publication are to be devoted to that object. The work appears to be well edited and is handsomely printed on fine paper. It bids fair to increase our knowlef African geography, manners and customs, as well as to be an important auxiliary in the cause of humanity. It is printed every month, and each number contains thirty-two octavo pages, at the low price of Two Dollars pre year. The following communication from a friend to whom the numbers were shown, supercedes the necessity of any recommendation from me. FOR THE PUBLIC LEGER I have lately been reading the two first numbers of the ''African Repository and Colonial Journal" a work intended to sub-

serve the interesting and important cause

of African colonization, to explain the views of the Colonization Society, under whose auspices it is published, and to diffuse [a knowledge of whatever relates to the great continent of Africa. This intention]

FOR THE PUBLIC LESER. I had the curiositv, the other day, to look over a parcel of notes, due bills, &c. for the purpose of comparing the number of those who could write with those who

i could not and the result was, that Out of

one hundred and eighty-seven signatures which I noticed, I found thirty-eight accompanied with the sign of the cross! I was astonished! I had before entertained a very erroneous idea of the extent of edu-

I cation among my countrymen. I had fondj ly thought that persons so completely illit- ! erate were scarce I gloried in the honor 'of mv country, in thus diffusing among

her citizens the principles of education. But I did not know the extent of her shame I did know that nearly one fourth of here itizens, who were engaged in the active concerns of life, were unable even t write their own names! This will, no doubt, astonish others as well as myself.

j Few are conscious to what an alarming ex

tent ignorance prevails even in this country; a country whose vcrv existence depends upon the general diffusion of knowledge. The reflection that in this country, where the thirst for knowledge is said so universally to prevail, there should be so much ignorance, and in despite of the pains which have been taken to enlighten all, should be a never-resting spur to the generous activity of every honest citizen. I cannot believe that patriotism is a virtue unknown to Amricans. It is not, and something bids me hope that it never will be. The subject of Education, in itself, is one of such vast importance, and one on which so much has been said, that perhaps, it may seem like temerity for me to say any thing in relation to it hut I am a free-born American, proud of my birth-right, and though among the humblest of her sons, I claim that my voice should be as omnipotent as that of the richest and proudest citizen of the Republic and that voice, if it were capable of uttering ten thousand convincing arguments, should be heard in favor of some more efiicient plan of Education. This stale has the means; let her

servants make a faithful use of them. Let our Representatives look to it, that they may by their exertions on this one point secure the praise of grateful hearts, or the deepest execration of every patriot. OSCAR. [From the Elizabeth City (N. C.) Star.] By reference to our columns to day, it will be seen that a Society and Constitution, auxiliary to the American Colonization Society at Washington City, has been formed in this place, for Pacquotank counThat this grand humane scheme of Colonization on the coast of Liberia, in Africa, for the reception and permanent home of the free (so called) African race, scattered to and fro thoughout the United States, has been begun, by the secret invisible operations of a Divine Almighty power, on the minds and consciences of those who commenced the work, we cannot doubt: and that He will, by his all powerful arm of justice, in his own way and time, effect a full and complete deliverance of this unhappy race from a state of bondage, by transplanting them (we hope) into their native African clime, and thus free our country from the curse of slavery entailed upon it by our forefathers - a blot, in our statute book, indeed, may we not say, the only, the last blot, remaining upon the fair escutcheon of our Liberty - our free and enlightened institutions. In thus speaking of a general emancipation of the whole African race within our borders, we would not have it understood that we anticipate such an event being produced by the above named Society, under the present existing situation of affairs in the United States. We are aware that such an event can only be produced by a progressive, gradual, well-matured, wise system of policy ; to be devised and pursued with great care and caution, by wise counsellors, under the influence and workings of an All-wise, Omipotent hand, who will doubtless, one day, by his overruling providence, remove all difficulties in the way to the consummation of this great and glorious work of equity and of justice. The American Colonization Society was formed at Washington City, by men of the most eminent and distinguished talents,virtue, and patriotism, in the nation. Under the auspices and patronage of these patriots and statesmen, together with the sanction and aid of the general governinent, the colony is success fully progressing; affording the most sanguine expectations, that, under the fostering hand of its promoters, together with the aid of many auxiliary societies, formed and forming in various sections of the Union, it will ere long become the asylum and home of all that unhappy race of human beings in our country, who are vacillating between freedom and slavery, and are neither the one or the other.

Copy of a letter from Micajah T. Williams, Esq. to several gentleman in Hamilton, Ohio. "Portage Summit, Muy 8. "I have the pleasure of informing you that the Board of Commissioners have authorized the acting commissioners to place under contract, as fast as contracts can be made at fair prices, the whole of the Miami line between Middletown and Cincinnati. It is intended that these contracts shall be for the completion of the respective jobs by the end ot the year 1826. From this you will see that it is very important to our interests to promote, as far as practicable, competition for contracts, that the line may be placed under contract as fast as possible, and completed in the time named. "I do not doubt you will do what you can to make contractors of a number of the most substantial business men of your county"The fourth of July is fixed upon for the first work at some point between Kendall and the Lake on the other line. Judge Bates is expected here in a day or two. As soon as we can get a few miles on Pickaway summit, he with Mr. Forrer will be on the Miami line, for the purpose of preparing it for contracts. Yours, truly, M. T. WILLIAMS."

Mr. Jonathan Knight, of Washington, Pennsylvania, has been appointed by the President of the U. S. Commissioner to complete the examination and survey of the road from Zancsville to the seat of Government of Missouri.

Charleston, May 5. Piracy and Murder. Wc learn by capt. Luddington, of the sloop James Monroe, arrived this morning from Neil vitas and Nassau, N. P. that the schooner Planter, (formerly a coaster from this port to the southwa rd,) which sailed from New-York, for Neuvitasfon the 15th Feb. last, was fallen in with about the 1 Oth March, off Neuvitas, by a piratical pilot boat rigged schooner mounting five guns who took

possession of her, and run to Lceuard cf Nuevitas where it is related they murdered the capt. and all hands. The above pirate is supposed to be the vessel captured by the U. steam galliot Sea Gull, and the boats of H. B. M. frigate Dartmouth goods having been found on boarff known to have been shipped in the Plant Capt. 1 also states that a boat from Matanzas, had arrived at Neuvitas; a short time previous to his sailing, who reported that she had been fallen in with by the Colombian privateer schr. Revenge, Capt. Bedford, who took out her cargo, consisting of Beeswax, and allowed them to proceed. The capt. of the boat stated, that while in company with the Revenge, he saw an American cruiser send her boats on board of the schooner Planter, then lying at anchor near the shore. The Lieut, commanding the boats went on board of the the P. when one of the pirates supposed to be the capt. presented what he called his commission upon which the Lieutenant shot him through the head.

AUGUST ELECTION.

candidates for governor: Isaac Blackford, James B. Ray. R. W. Nelson. lieutenant-governor. John H. Thompson, Samuel Milroy, Elisha Harrison. G. W. Johnston, Joseph Warner, D. Pennington, William Cotton. SENATOR FOR UNION AND FAYETTE. Ross Smiley, Martin M. Ray, REPRESENTATIVE FOR FAYETTE. Newton Claypool. SHERIFF FOR UNION. Asa Cooper, H. H. Brandenburg George Newland, Thomas M'Means, William F. Elkin, Zachariah Ferguson.

HATTING BUSINESS.

THE SUBSCRIBER informs his friends and the public that h' has just commenced the above business ia Richmond, on MAIN STREET, ad

joining the store of Joseph P Plum-

nier. He exiwcts to keep coustantly

on hand a good assortment of FUR AND WOOL HATS, not excelled in quality by any made in the Western country. H- will make any kind of Hats to order, and on the shortest notice. His Hats will bo sold on reasonable terms. 07-FURS and LAMB'S-WOOL will be taken in payment, and Country Produce in part payment for Hats, at cash prices. JOHN PAGE. 5th month 27th, 1825. 62 ew goods.

JOHN WRIGHT, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that, in addition to his former stock, he has ju-t received an Hssortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, of the latest patterns, consisting1 of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, be. He hus also received a larare addition to his foriner stock of Comprehending a large and general assortment of all articles in the DfuggM line, which will be sold Wholesale or Retail on the lowest terms. 07" He invites the attention of Country Physicians ;md others to the above stock. Richmond, 5h mo. 27th. 62

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THOLIAS OWVEN, JR. HAS just received from Philadelphia, a general assortment of FOREIGN and DOMESTIC GOODS, of the 1 itest patterns consisting of DRV GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. The above Goods having been purchased before the late rise in prices, will be sold on the usual terms. 5th month 7th, 1825. 59 FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED, on the 25th inst from the Subscriber, living in Richmond, TWO HORSES: one a BLACK, with a white spot on the forehead, and one shoulder rubbed by the collar, no other marks) recollected. The other a SORREL, with a small white spot in the forehead. Their ages, from 10 to 12. Any person delivering said horses to the subscriber, or giving information so that he shull gt th in, shall receive the above reward. . . DANIEL WARD. May 27th, 1825.

rill AKEN up by William Persons, of Wavne townM. ship, Wayne county, Indiana, a BAY MARE, two years old, 13 hands high, star in the forehead, both hind feet white i no other marks perceivable Appraised to fourteen dollars, by James Davenport and Asa Jetfreys. Certified by DANIEL CLARK J. P. May 26th, 1825. 62 2L rjnAKEN "UP by Eleazar Hiatt, of Wynelow nJJL ship, Wayne county, Indiana, a BAY M ARL, three years old, fifteen hands high, a star in her fon head, left hind foot white, no other marks or brands perceivable: appraised to twenty-five dollars, by Isaac Walker and Joshua Chamness,

Certified by

June 1st, 1825.

ABEL THORNBERRY J. P.

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BLANK DEEDS FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICH.