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place. That highly gifted chief had formed a plan to unite the Indians from Floriday to the Lakes, against the United States, for the purpose of causing a recession of a part of the lands granted by treaty, and of restricting the settlements of the whites within certain limits; and with that view he visited the tribes in person, and was on the eve of succeeding in his project, so far at least, as related to the union he sought. But Harrison was not asleep, such a movement could not evade his vigilant eye. He penetrated the scheme of the wary chief, and communicated it to the government, in time to defeat it. As soon as the information was re ceived by the President, he directed Gen. Harrison to raise a force of about eight hundred men, to consist ef the fourth regiment, and militia volunteers; and to march to the Prophet's town, on the river Tippecanoe, for the purpose of securing peace. That order was executed so promptly, and the troops marched with such despatch, that our little army reached their destination, before the return of Tecumseh. It was the special order of the President, that Gen. Harrison should carry the olive branch invite the Indians

to a treaty fissure them ot the kindly disposition of their great father, and on no account to provoke or molest them, unless he should be actually attacked. That order was obeyed. The little army reached the village in the afternoon. The Indians were invited to meet the Gov. in Council, and were assured that no hostility was meditated towards them. They promised to meet him the next day; but he was confident, from their manner and conduct, that they intended to meet him in combat, and not in the council house, and made his arrangements accordingly. He ordered the encampment to be made, as to form the plan and overlooked its execution; he caused each corps to occupy the ground on which it was to fight, in case of an attack, and the men were ordered to sleep in their clothes, and on their arms. The result proved his sagacity. As he had predicted, the Indians attacked his line, an hour or two before day-light, and one of the most desperate battles ensued that the records of Indian warfare contain. The enemy kept their ground two hours, and what is unusual with them, made repeated charges on our troops. During the whole of the battle, Governor Harrison was on horseback, in the midst of the conflict, directing every movement in person. At length the Indians gave way and fled. Our troops took possession of the town burnt it destroyed the cornfields, and then leisurely returned to Vmcennes. By that movement the deep laid plan of Tecumseh was frustrated, the Indians disheartened, and the entire frontier of Indiana obtained security. If time permitted, it would be a pleasant task to trace his subsequent career, in political life. To view him in the Legislature of Ohio. In Congress, on the floor of the House of Representatives, and subsequently in the Senate Chamber, where he maintained the same principles, and the same fidelity to the interests of his constituents, that has marked his whole life. To the complaint of the war-worn soldier, his ear was ever open; that meritoaious class of sufferers never sought his aid, or called for the exertion of his talent in vain. In short his time and the energies of his mind, were devoted to the business he was sent to perform. We might follow him, on his mission to Bogota, and see the firm, yet conciliating manner, in which he maintained the rights and sustained the dignity of his government. In that land of superstition, where priesteraft and military rule were predominant, and all the powers of the Government concentrated in one man, our envoy did not cease to be a republican. The principles he had learnt in infancy, and practised in manhood, became more valuable in his estimation, by witnessing the effects of arbitrary power, on the unfortunate people around him. Bold and daring in the performance of what he considered a duty, and feeling compassion for the oppressed inhabitants of the country, as he heard them groan under the yoke of military despotism, he resolved to make an effort in their behalf, by a direct appeal to the honor, interest and patriotism of the dictator, liolivar. I he letter which he wrote on that occasion, is in print, and does honor to his head and heart. It is replete with sound republican principles, and contains an able argument in favor of civil liberty, intended to shew the usurper that his course was as destructive to his own happiness and fame, as it was of the happiness of the people. We all know the rude, insulting manner of Gen. Harri son's recal from that mission which again : j i- ,. o cuii&igueu mm 10 private lile. a 1 . ..... And tor these brilliant services, render ed at the imminent hazard of his health ana lite, what has been his reward? has it been money or fame? As to the first, we all know, that he left public service as poor as he entered it; and as to the second, let me ask your attention to the thou sand slande rs which have been nronnrm ted, and are still circulated against him, for the wicked purpose of robbing him of a character, in the acquisition of which, he has devoted forty years to the service of his country. To what quarter can you direct your attention into what administration print can you look, and not see this pure, unassuming patriot branded with epithets, which belong to knaves and traitors only. It seems as if every braying politician, who looks for office, without merit tosustain him, attempts to conciliate the powers that be, and gain a standing in the ranks of the party, by pursuing this unhallowed course. 'The publie services, and private virtues, which he honestly

claims, and which are legitimately his own, are wrested from him. The laurels which his gallant deeds have won, are torn from his brow to decorate and give false lustre to a would-be rival. "Every thing amiable, lovely, and of good report," however appropriately his own, is denied him, and there is no epithet in our language too degrading to be applied to his character. Believe me, sir, nine tenths of those who thus assail him, do it in despite of their better judgment. They know the truth they understand his character they are conscious of the falsehood and injustice of theirs charges; but having made up their minds to cast off principle,- in pursuit of personal aggrandizement, they go ahead, reckless as the pirate or the highway robber. They pursue this course from policy, because they know too well the firmness and purity of the Ohio farmer. They know he cannot be won by partisan services that in his hands the patronage of the government would not be brought into conflict with the freedom of elections;: and that therefore the demagogues of the day would not find the political caucus, or the election ground, a safe road to office. Our candidate displays no flag inscribed with the motto of the Albany Regency, "The spoils of victory, (meaning the offices and the treasury of the nation,)belong to the victors " Hence it is that his tal

ents, public services, lirmness and integrity of purpose, are the procuring causes of the persecution he endures. Under such circumstances, it is consoling to know that he is not indebted for his nomination to executive Influence, official caucuses, or his own intiigues, but to the free, spontaneous will ofthe people themselves, firmly and loudly proclaimed, in their primary assemblies. Yes, the people of Pennsylvania, of their own free will and accord were the first to place his name on the roll of candidates, and they have sustained, and they will sustain it. The people of the west, particularly owe him a debt of gratitude, which they never will expunge, till it is amply paid. They are now reaping the fruits of his foresight and his toil, and are impatiently waiting for the time when they may render him a suitable return; and may I not add the people of the east and south are rousing t'rom their slumbers opening their eyes on the truth discovering the gulf, deep and wide, which lies before them: and directing their attention to Harrison, as the only pilot within their reach, on whose skill and fidelity they can rely, to navigate their ship across it. But however that may be, let us keep our eye steadily fixed on that star of the west, as it rises to the zenith, forgetting for the present, the lustre of others, equally and even more brilliant. And when the day arrives on which the Constitution permits the people to speak with authority, we shall hear a voice not to be resisted, calling the statesman, patriot, and farmer of the West, to the highest office in the gift of a free and grateful people. UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE. On Wednesday last, about 11 o'clock, A. M. a difficulty occurred in this place between Arnold Lashley and Zachariah Collins, in which the latter received a blow that occasioned his death three hours afterwards. Mr. Lashley immediately surrendered himself and was taken before Esquire Scudder, who, after an investigation of the circumstances, committed the accused for trial at the Circuit Court, to commence next Monday. The deceased has left a wife and three children, and Mr Lashley has a helpless and at present much afflicted family. As the whole subject will be investigated at an early period it does not seem necessary to say more respecting it at present. Indiana Journal, April 30. Legislative Corruption. Investigations have been had, in the Senate of New York, into the conduct of two Senators, Messrs. John C. Kemble and Isaac W. Bishop, in relation to certain appointments to office, which have resulted in a report against them, and in a proposition to ex pel them both. II. W. Conrad. This individual fabricated the bribery falsehood, implicating the Bank of the United States, in the Legislature of Pennsylvania last winter. He was sentenced to a reprimand, and resigned his seat, by way of appeal to his constituents. They have decided his appeal by way of a second reprimand. He was defeated, on offering for re-election. A letter from Harrisburg says: "I here is no escape. The result of this election connot but be deemed auspicious to the cause of Harrison, and ominous of disaster and defeat to the spoils party, in Pennsylvania.'1 The Land Bill passed in the Senate. On the 4th of May, after Senator Benton concluded an elaborate harangue against the Land Bill, the vote was taken on its final passage, and stood: Yeas. Messrs. Black, Buchanan. Clay, Clayton, Crittenden, Davis, Ewing (of O.) Goldsborough, Hendricks, Kent, Knight, -Leigh, Mckean, Mangum, Naudaui, Nich olas, Porter, I rentiss, Preston, Robbins, Southard, Swift, Tomlinson, Webster White-25. jays Messrs. Benton, Calhoun, Cuthbert, Ewing of Illinois, Grundy, Hill Hubbard. King of Ala. King of Ga., Linn, Moore, Morris, Niles, Rives, Robinson, Ruggles, Sncpley, Tallmadge, Walker. Wright 20. Cn.ndall, recently trind at Washington city for the circulation of incendiary publica tions, lias been acquitted, Lou. Jour.

From the Evansville Journal. GLORIOUS NEWS FROM TEXAS!!!

Just as our paper is 201112 to press, we learn from a gentleman directly from N. Orleans a gentleman whom we have known a number of years, and in whom the fullest confidence can be placed, that an official communication was made, in the New Orleans papers, on the 3d inst.,stating that the Texiana under General Houston had met 1100 of the Mexicans with Santa Anna at their head, and had killed 500 of them and taken the remainder prisoners. This number of the Mexicans were cut off from the rest of the army by high waters. It was doubted by many persons in New Orleans, whether Santa Anna was among the prisoners, but that the Texians had gained a decided victory was not questioned, as the statements were officially com municated by the Texian Secretary of State. In the conflict, the Texians lost but six men, and twenty wounded. Since writing the above, the gentleman referred to, has favored us with the following Extract, from a New Orleans paper. "TO THE PEOPLE TOWARDS NACOGDOCHES. We met Santa Anna on the 21st. We attacked him with 600 men. He had 1100' men and 2 privateers We entirely routed his whole force, killed half of his men, and made the rest prisoners. Santa Anna himself and all his principal officers are our prisoners. TllOS. J. KUSlv, nccy. oj war. VERY LATE FROM EUROPE. By the arrival at New York, on Saturday morning, of the packet ship George Washington, Capt. Holdridge, the Editors of the New York Commercial Advertiser have received Liverpool papers to the 26th they contain nothing of interest. The French chamber of Deputies, oddly enough, have adopted the recommendation of the committee to which was referred the proposition of the five per cents;: that is to postpone the consideration of the whole matter for a year. Thus agreeing to do the very thing, their refusal to do which, caused the resignation of a former ministry. An absurd article has appeared in the Journal du Commerce, and attracted much attention, it states very circumstantially that our government is in treaty with the emperor of Morocco for a point within his dominions whereon to establish a place of refuge for our shipping in the event of a sudden war. The bay of Anera,- three miles from Ceuta, is mentioned as the point proposed.- When will Euiopean politicians learn that our foreign policy is distinct and different from that of Russia, France and England? The cabinets of France and England are said to have remonstrated against the military operation of Cracow. Advices from iSpain are to the 16th of March. The Quern's forces were about opening the campaign with vigor; three large columns were concentrating upon Durango, where Don Carlos had his head quarters. Gen. Mina had left Barcelona, and arrived at Tarragona. The negro apprenticeship system in the West Indies has been before Parliament again, on a motion of Mr Buxton, for a committee of inquiry into its operation and effects. A protracted debate ensued, in the course of which Mr. Buxton made heavy charges against the planters. The motion was finally agreed to. Mr. O'Connel was, of course, among the speakers, but we do not see that he availed himself of this occasion to revile and slander the people of the United States for a wonder. It seems to be expected with much confidence, that O'Connell will be unseated as member from Dublin. He has published a note in the papers, contradicting the idle story of his being, in that event, nominated and returned from Westminster. The Carlist Correspondents of the Lon don papers continue to assure their read ers that Don Carlos must inevitably make his triumphant entry into Madrid in a very short time. They have been making the same predictions for the last two years. I he returns ot members to the Spanish cortes show a great increase of strength to Mr. Mendizabal's ministry. Of the 66 members who voted with him on the question which led to the dissolution of the cortes 46 have been re-elected, while of the 71 who voted against him, only one is returned. Cabrera, the Carlist brigand, is said to have shot eighteen ladies of the Queen's party in revenge for the death of his mo ther, who, it appears, was shot, not be cause she was his mother, but because she was a very acute and skillful spy. Late from Canton. We have received Canton papers to the 5th of January . The English steamboat Jardine attempted on the first of January to make a passage from Lintin to Whampoa, contrary to the orders of the Chinese government, but was fired at from one of the Forts, and compelled to return. No lives were lost. Canton, Dec. 39. Opium The transactions have been limited and the market generally dull. Sandalwood. A considerable rise in price in consequence of the great quantity destroyed in the late fire. Raw Silk Nankin. Very little in the market, and prices have advanced five to ten dollars per pccul. THE DEPOSITE BANKS. The Secretary of the Treasury has made a reply in part, to the call of Mr. Ewings resolution on the subject of the regulations attempted by the Clinton bank. This reply is a technical argument to show that gold and silver only is receivable for the public dues, including the pub-

lie lands, and that the reception of bank (

notes is nothing but an arrangement of convenience. Every intelligent man knew this, without the Secretary's exposition He gives a Standing Treasury order,which we subjoin. This, it will be seen, authorizes the course pursued by the Clinton and other deposite Banks. Cin. Gaz. CIRULAR. Treasury Department, March 26, 1834'Sir Reports occasionally reach Washington unfavorab.e to ihe credit of particular State Banks. Many of these rumors are, no doubt, without foundation. But it is the duty of public officers to be continually watchful of the public interests and it is therefore expected that you will be careful to receive the notes of no banks except such as are in good credit, and pay specie promptly for their notes when presented, and you are to receive none except such as the bank in which you deposite will agree to pass to the credit of the U. States as cash. And, in order to remove all possible grounds of controversy or complaint, you will immediately, on the receipt of this letter, obtain from the bank in which you deposite, a list of the State Banks whose notes they will consent to rect ive and pass to1 the credit of the U. States, as above mentioned. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, R.. B.TANEY, Secretary of the Treasury. LONGEVITY. We are informed that an Indian woman, the mother-in-law of Francis Godfrey, the War Chief of the Miami tribe of Indians, is still living near the Mississinnewa Village at the good old age of one hundred and thirty seven years. She continues to be vigorous and in good health. Logansport Telegraph. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.We subjoin notice of the following decision, recently made in the New York Courts, that is of importance to steamboat owners and merchants: Important Trial. The N. York Commercial Advertiser says "We stated yesterday, that a trial was going on in the circuit court at Albany. The suit was brought by John Smith, who, with his family, was on board the steamboat Advocate when she blew up, at Coyman's landing, in May last. Three of Mr. Smith's children died of the injuries received, and his wife was seriously scalded. Yesterday morning the jury delivered a sealed verdict for the plaintiff, damages Eight Zhou sand Dollars KISSING. A very interesting trial lately tcok place at Sandy Hill, New York, irr which a Mr. Mills was defendant and a Mr. Bray. ton plaintm. The suit was commenced by Mr. B. against Mr. M. to recover damages for a kiss alleged to have been rudely imprinted on the lips of Mrs. Bray ton by the defendant. The trial occupied the Court one entire day, during which the whole process of kissing was eloquently discussed by the learned counsel on both sides. The jury retired, and, after a long harangue, returned with the announcement that the members were unable to agree on a verdict. There were five for acquitting and seven for convicting the prisoner- The latter not relishing a new trial, then came forward, and put in a plea of guilty, on which he was fined the full. amount of t wo dollars, and discharged!1 liars quite a cheap punishment for kiss ing a pretty married woman, and Mr. M. got oft' very smoothly, considering every thing. Mr. Mills is an incorrigible old bachelor, and deserved not less than nine and thirty for putting his wrinkled phiz in tne vicinity ot a pretty mouth, married or single. FLORIDA WAR ENDED. We have been politely permitted to per use a letter irom a gentleman, dated Columbia, S. C., 27th March, which states that the Indians in Florida have concluded a treaty with Gen. Scott, and that the war in that .territory is terminated. One of the aids of the General has passed through Columbia,. on his way to Washington, with tne treaty, ihis occurrence will be fa vorable to Texas. Hundreds of the Flor ida volunteers will now fly to the relief of their brethren, struggling for liberty on tne otner siaeoi the Mississippi. Public Ad vertiser. From the Indiana Journal. A respectable farmer related the following to us a few days since. It is in perfect keeping with the governing principles of the party, and places in bold relief their antidemocratic, antirepublrcan proscriptive system of bestowing the- offices in the gift of the government upon none save the most servile, without regard to qualification and fitness. A party of seven or eight of the delegates, on their way to attend the Van Buren convention, held in tins place on the 8th of January, called at a public house on the Michigan road north of this place, late in the afternoon, and inquired if they could have lodgings for the night. On being told that they euuld, they dismounted and took off their saddles. The landlord, not being able to wait on all, directed his attention to a respectable looking old gentleman, with a cadaverous countenance, and who appeared to be the leader. While taking off his saddle the following dialogue ensued: Delegate. Well, rny friend, we are going to Indianapolis where we wilf meet with the iriendsot Oen. Jackson from every part of the state, to confer togetlier that we may strengthen the cause of the old hero rn this slate. Has he many friend? in this neighborhood t

Landlord . Why, yes, he has a good many.

Delegate. God bless the oM general.

1 lJ I,.,, if I aim " 4111 glau iw iivui it. uuujo yUU SrC WU9 of them f Landlord. Yes; I have always supporta4 him, and still numoer myselt among hit friends. Delegate r I am rejoiced to hear that are still true, for between you and one w shall have our hands full to secure thisstatt for Mr. Van Buren against Harrison. P learn that many of the original supporters of Gen . Xuckson are supporting Gen Harrison. Landlord. Yes, sir, and I am oaa oC them. Delegate. What! not support Mr. Vbrj Uuren? he is the choice of Gen. Jackson. Landlord. But he is not my choice; and b bet ieve that Gen- Jackson has too much patriotism too much love of that liberty which he has so nobly fought to perpetuate to deprive his friends of the right of suffrage by dictating to them, in the plenitude of his power and popularity, the person for whomthey shall vote. No, no, my friend, I in common with my neighbors, shall vote for Gen. Harrison the poor man's friend the man, I might say, to whom we are indebted for our Delegate. (Interrupting him, and speaking to his company.) Saddle your horses again. We will not stay with tnis man. It is not night yet. We will find a Van Burea man with whom- we can lodge. At the word of command each man sprang to his horse and was soon ready again totake up ihe line of march. The old gentleman placed himself at their head, and they.' put spurs to their horses. House after houses they passed, without falling upon one that, was occupied by a Simon pure. At last,, despairing of finding a Van Buren man to put up with, they concluded, rather than camp out during the night, at that inclement season of the year, they would, for oner give their custom to a friend of Gen. Harrison. CONGRESS. In the senate, on the 20th, there was a communication received from the treasury department, on the subject of the monies received from the sales of public lands in. theseveral states therein designated,-and stating where these monies were deposited whether. any transfers to eastern banks have beeo, made or are about to' be made, and other information called for by a resolution of MrEwing ot Ohio,, which was adoptedMr. Morris presented a petition from a nu merous meeting in Cincinnati, praying congress to acknowledge Texas as one of the United States. The subject was discussed at considerable length, with every manifestation of the best feeling towards Texas. Mr. Benton, from the committee on military affairs, to whom was referred the late message of the president, on the subject of the national defence, reported a bill making appropriations for the erection of armories and arsenals, &.C., which was read and ordered to a second reading. The bill appropriates twemy five thousand dollars for cipeijuiuires on a work tins year, and one hundred thousand annually, for five years to. corne, and so on, in reference toother works.. The senate proceeded to the consideration, of the land bill. Mr. Clay addressed the. senate, and although suffering under considerable indisposition, he spoke the. whole of the atiernoon. He went over the whole, giound winch he lias gone over before, and enforced his remarks by new facts and illustrations. At about 3 o'clock he expressed a. doubt whether his strength would suffice tocarry him through the tatigue. Many senators showed a disposition to move an adjournment, but he emphatically cried out "no no 1 will get through or die." He went on about half an hour longer, when ho. concluded,, after speaking about two houra and forty minutes. In the house of representatives,on the 26th,, the principal item of interest was a motion, by Mr. Thompson, of South Carolina, to suspend the rules in order to enable him to. introduce a resolution of inquiry into the condition of Texas, and the particulars oC the late massacre of American, citizens in. that country. The motion was lost but Mr Thompson gave notice-that he would offer it again tomorrow. Louisville J ournalf. I M ... The Terrehaute Courier says that whilst; some gentleman in that neighborhood, a short time ago, were out on a raccoon hunt, their dogs commenced barking furiously at a big hole under the bridge, which, upon examination, proved to be filled with letters, and newspapers. The gentlemen afterwards; found, that the mail carrier from Vincenness had cut open his mail bags, and was in the regular habit of depositing a portion of the contents under the bridge,, whenever he tho't. his load a little too heavy for his miserable, skeleton of a horse. The time is evidently, at hand, when the western people will not be able to find their letters and papers at alt without the aid of pointers and hounds. The; mails have already come to such a pass, that "even the dogs do bark at them."" Louisvills Journatl. We have just received a letter from Z valla, in Texas, written by Col. Mortree,, member of the Texian committee of vigilance and safety. He says: "As we are awareof your editorial capacity and of your anxiety for the success of our infant republic we beg you to let our mother country know thro the medium of your colurans,of our late losses, and our present distresses, and our immediate want of assistance. We pray you to. rouse up your countrymen to lend us aid in the present crisis, or this fair portion, of the globe, this yonng and beautiful republic, will soon be crushed beneath the armed heel of the despot. We are organizing committees of vigilance and safety to prepare for the worst. For God's sake do something for as, or Texas is gone.w

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