Crawfordsville Record, Volume 4, Number 31, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 26 December 1835 — Page 1

ECOJRB "liberty and union now and forever, one and inseparable. 1? J Volume IV. Number 31. CRAW FOR DSVILLE, INDIANA, DECEMBER 2(5, 18 35 Whole Number 187

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Caldwell, Fowler, Stewart, Casey iTempleton, Harris, Edwards and and Bell. j Walker of D. On roads messrs. Board, Dai-; qj Wl1IJS aud ?,7??5 messrs. ly, Mastin, Fouler, Piummer, j Wilson, Vawter, McCartv, Brvan, Chambers, Colerick, Stewart and j iU 3Iacv, llarrah IluckleElliott. ! herrv, Boone. Gregg, Lee ot M.and On canals and internal C., Gardner, Howell, 3l6ore, Ilubprovements messrs. Clark, Col- j )ar(j aiuj carr.

Ictt, Sigler,Bcard, Boon, Hamilton , Hillis, Morgan, Bell, Caldwell, Elliott, Conwell , Colerick and Shaw. On the state prison messrs. Daily, Hackett, Tannehill, Brady, Aker, Mastin, Chambers and Elliott. On the affairs of the town of Indianapolis messrs. Sigler, lirady, Dumont, Bell, Boon, Stewart, Fowler, Aker and Puett. On claims messrs. Boon, Tannehill, Chambers, Conwell, Shaw, Hackett, Piummer, Casey and Stewart. On public buildings messrs. Collett, Payne, Hillis, Shaw,Clark, Colerick, Fowler and Puett. On the state library messrs. Payne, Whitcomb,Thompson, Daily, Hamilton and Casey. On unfinished business messrs. Tannehill, Elliott and Beard. On the state bank messrs. Griffith, Collett, Payne, Conwell, i annenin ana men. i On the canal fund messrs. Col-1 lett, Payne and Conwell. j On enrolled bills messrs. Hackett and Elliott. Mr. Morgan introduced the following joint resolution, which was passed to a second reading on tomorrow. Whereas, a large number of the citizens of the United States have been induced by the government of Mexico to leave the land ol their nativity, and settle in the territory of the country called Texas, adjoining Louisiana, one of the states of our confederacy ; and whereas, 'it is represented through the medium of the public journals of the clay, that difficulties of a serious character have arisen between the government of Mexico and the peonle of Texas, assuming the form of open war. And, whereas, it is feared that the Indian tribes, whose known mode of warfare respects neither age nor sex, w ill be employed to harrass, subdue, and exterminate all who are understood to be favoring liberal principles in that country; and whereas, no such war can exist on our borders but to the great annoyance of our peaceful government and the citizens on

me frontier of what will probably SQon be a fietj Gf blood:

Therefore, be it resolved by tbe general assembly of the state of Injdiana, that in the opinion of this general assembly, sound policy, and the dictates of humanity, and the ties of consanguinity, alike require that the government of the U. fetates should use all reasonable mcans t0 proCure from the Mexican 1 f . . , govcrnmcn t for a sti pula ted equ i vay. lent, the sovereign jurisdiction otj the country ot lexas. Resolved further, that the governor be requested to forward a coj py of the foregoing preamble and ! resolution to the president of the U. iStntns. and pnch of nur snnators and representatives in congress. Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The speaker announced die appointment of the following standing committees, viz: JOIXT COMMITTEES. On public buildings messrs. Willott, Smith of R., Thompson of A., Gregg, llannaman, Mason and Armstrong. On the canal fund messrs. Brown, Johnston and Whitman, On the state library messrs. Dunning, Jackson and Nave. COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE. On elections messrs. Liston, Carr. Jones. Curtis. Edmondson. Oil the Judiciary mcssrs.Stapp, Ray, Huntington, Kilgore, Thompson of S., Brown, Dunning, Hannaman, Liston, Collins, Eggleston, Evans,Carnan,Chamberlain, Johnston, Nave, Macy and Chiles. " On education messrs. Huntington, Whitman, Bennett, Myers, Davis, McBean, Walker of S., Eggleston, Jackson, Wilson and Ristine. On military affairs messrs. Vandeveer, Smith of R., Howell, Watt, Strain, Huckleberry, Lee of B., Steele, Boone, Zenor, Storm, Miller and Clark of Washington. On the state prison messrs. Armstrong, Clark of Washington, Buell, Craig ofM., Cushman, M urray, Bardwell, Chambers, Harrah, and Craig of P. I On the affairs of the toicn of Indianapolis messrs. Ray, Mor ris, Clark of YY ayne,Posey,rl homp j son ofJ Templeton , Gardner and Graham. On claims messrs. Bennett, Edwards, Murray,IIoward, Chiles, Chamberlain, Armstrong, YValker of D., Clark of Wayne, Phelps, Lee of B. and Cushman. On roads messrs. Vawter,llbward, Strain, Thompson of J., Graham, Jones, Moore, Risdne, Zenor, Steele, McBean, Craig of Posey and Bardwell. On canals and internal improvements messrs. Evans, Kilgore, Brown, Carnan, Bay, Huntington, McCarty, Stapp, Mason, Vandeveer, Thompson of L., Morris, Hubbard, Bryan, Walker of L., Moore and Thompson of A. On the state bank messrs. Thompson of L., Coliihs, Myers, YVatt, Jackson, Thompson of A., Davis, and Buell. On enrolled bills messrs. Jackson and Johnston. Saturday, Dec. 12. The speaker laid before the house the annual report of the branch of the state bank at Lafayette: referred to the committee on the state bank. 31 r. Ristine presented the petition of Thomas Faith and others, for a change ol the name of the town of 'Somerset to 'Faithsville;

w hich was referred to Messrs. Kistine, Lee of Montgomery and Clinton, and Templcton. Messrs. Whitman, McBean.Vawter, Howell, and Clark of Washington, were added to the committee on canals and internal improvements, and Mr. Howell to the committee on roads. On motion of Mr. Bryan, Resolved, that the committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency ol au

thorizing the issuing ot writs on Sunday, by the clerks of Circuit courts, in all cases where justices of the peace are now authorized to issue writs. On motion of Mr. Macy, Resolved, that the committe on elections be directed to inquire info the expediency of providing by law for the election of county collectors by the people of the several counties in this state. On motion of Mr. Miller, Resolved, that the committee on military affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of revising the whole of the militia law of this state, and report by bill or otherwise. Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce. Washington, Nov. 20, 1S35. The French question continues to be the subject of some little speculation here, and the opinion of all seems to be that the president in bis message, will advert to the subject in a tone of moderation. Peaceful counsels have prevailed. Whatever doubt there has been as to the character of the executive message, and as to the feelings and wishes of die president himself on the subject, it now appears to be settled that no measures of a hostile character towards France will be recommended. It is thought that the president, after recapitulating the history of the affair, and referring with approbation to 31r. Livingston's letter of explanation, will remind congress of their resolutions of the last session, and leave all further measures to their wisdom. He may, however, see fit immediately to recall our charge d'aflairs, Mr. Barton, and cut of all diplomatic intercourse with the French government. As both houses of congress have resolved, in substance, that the treaty of July, 1831, must be insisted on and maintained, at all hazards, it is probable that they will resolve the same thing, and perhaps make reports and speeches in favor of putting the country in a state of defence. In the mean time, it is believed that the government of France will express its satisfaction at the "explanation,5 and proceed to carry tbe stipulation of the treaty into effect. The idea of a war with France, under present circumstances, is too preposterous to be entertained for a moment. No one interest in the country can be in favor of it; certainly not the southern agricultural interest, nor the northern commercial navigating interest. It would suit no one but a few contractors and office seekers. The great topic of discussion,during the approaching session, will be the disposition of the surplus revenue. A thousand projects for its disbursement are already started among these the most prominent are internal improvement, fortifications and increase of the navy. On either one of these objects, it would be easy to expend advantageously three times the amount of the twenty millions of surplus. All three interests will have their exelusive friends and champions in the capitol, and their no less decided opponents. For seacoast and harbor defence, steam ships and batteries are indispensable, and ofj vastly greater importance than forts or ships of the line, as the

next maritime war w ill prove. The war growing out of the French revolution closed while the application of steam power was yet in its early infancy else there is no telling what effect it might have had upon results. One thing is certain: in the event of another war, there will be no more blockading of ports by squadrons of half a dozen ships ot the line or frigates no more cutting out of ships under the enemy's batteries and no more 'burning of towns and sea ports assailable.' A few steam ships, with power to take advantage of the wind and tide, will easily dispose of the assailing fleet. The attention of congress and the navy department will doubtless be attracted to this sub

ject. I'rcsidcnVs llcssagc. Fellow citizens of the senate and house of representatives : In the discharge of my official duty the task again devolves upon me of communicating with a new congress. The reflection that the representation of the union has been recently renewed, and that the constitutional term of its service will expire with my own, heightens the solicitude with which I shall attempt to lay before it the state of our national concerns, and the devout hope which I cherish, that its labors to improve them may be crowned with success. You are assembled at a period of profound interest to the American patriot. The unexampled growth and prosperity of our country, having given us a rank in the scale ot nations .which removes all apprehensions of danger to our integrity and independence from external foes, the career of freedom is before us, with an earnest from the past, that, if true to ourselves, there can be no formidable obstacle in the future to its peaceful and uninterrupted pursuit. Yet, in proportion to the disappearance of those apprehensions which attended our weakness, as once contrasted with the power of some of the states of the old world, should we now be solicitous as to those which belong to the conviction that it is to our own conduct we must look for the preservation of those causes on which depend the excellence and the duration of our happy system of government. In the example of other systems, founded on the will of the people, we trace to internal dissenlion the influences which have so often blasted the hopes of the friends of freedom. The social elements which i "ii were strong and successnu wnen united against external danger, failed in the more difficult task of properly adjusting their own internal organization, and thus gave way the great principle of self-government. Let us trust that this admonition will never be forgotten bv the government or people of the United States; and that the testimony which our experience thus far holds out to the great human family, of the practicability and the blessings of free government will be confirmed in all time to come. We have but to look at the state of our agriculture, manufactures and commerce, and the unexampled in crease of our population, to feel the mnanitnnn nt Ihn truer rnmiYll tted to us. Never, in any former period of our historv, have we had greater reason than we now have to be thankful to Divine Providence for the blessings of health and general prosperity. Every branch of labor we see crowned with the most abundant rewards: in every element of national resources and wealth, and of individual comfort, we witness the most rapid and solid improvements. With no interruptions to this pleasing prospect at home, which will not yield to the spirit of

harmony and good will thatso strikingly pervades the mass of the people in every quarter, amidst all the diversity of interest and pursuits to which they are attached: and with no cause of solicitude in regard to our external affairs, which will not, it is hoped, disappear before the principles of simple justice and the forbearance that mark our intercourse with foreign powers we have every reason to feel proud of our beloved country. The general aspect of our foreign relations has not materially changed since my last annual me'ssage. In the settlement of the northeastern boundary little progress has been made. Great Britian has declined acceding to the proposition of the United Slates, presented in accordance with the resolution of the senate, unless certain preliminary conditions were admitted, which I deemed incompatible with a satisfactory and rightful adjustment of the controversy. Waiting for some distinct proposal from the government of Great Britian, which has been invited, I can only repeat the expression of my confidence, that with the strong mutual disposition which I believe exists, to make a just arrangement, this perplexing question can be settled with a due regard to the well-founded pretensions and pacific policy of all the parties lo it. Events are frequently occurring on the northeastern frontier, of a character to impress upon all the necessity of a speedy and definitive termination of the dispute. This consideration, added to the desire common to both, to relieve the liberal and friendly relations so happily existing

between the two countries from all embarrassment, will, no doubt, have its just influence upon both. Our diplomatic intercourse with Portugal has been renewed, and it is expected that the claims of our citizens, partially paid, will be fully satisfied as soon as the condition of the queen's government will permit the proper attention to the subject of them. That government has, I am happy to inform you, manifested a determination to act upon the liberal principles which have marked our commercial policy the happiest effects upon future trade between the U. States and Portugal, are anticipated from it, and the time is not thought to be remote when a system of peifect reciprocity will be established. The instalments due under the convention with the king of the Two Sicilies, have been paid with that scrupulous fidelity by which his whole conduct has been characterized, and the hope is indulged, that the adjustment of the vexed question of our claims will be followed by a more extended and mutually beneficial intercourse between the two countries. The internal contest still continues in Spain. Distinguished as this struggle has unhappily been, by incidents of the most sanguinary character, the obligations of the late treaty of indemnification with us, have been, nevertheless, faithfully executed by the Spams!) government. No provision having been made a, the last session of congress for the ascertainment of the claims to be paid, and the apportionment of the funds, under the convention made with Spain, I invite your early attention to the subject. The public evidences of the debt have, according to the terms of the convention, and in the forms prescribed by it, been placed in the possession of the United States, and the interest, a.s it fell due, has been regularly paid upon them. Our commercial intercourse with . Cuba stands as regulated by the act of congress. No recent information has been received as to the disposition of the government of Madrid on this subject, and the lamented death of our recently appointed minister, on his way to Spain, with fthe pressureof their affairs at home, render it scarcely probable thai any change is to be looked lor during the coming year. Further portions of the Florida archives have been sent to the United States, although the death of one of the commissioners, at a critical moment, embarrassed the progress of the delivery of them, The higher officers of tho local government have shown an anxious desire, in compliance with the orders from the parent government, to facilitate the selection

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