Semi-Weekly Journal, Volume 3, Number 263, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 October 1841 — Page 2
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INDIAN A 1' O L I S :
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1G, 1811.
McLEOD'S TRIAL. In the Philadelphia Public Ledger we have the proceedings in this important trial of the first four days. The witnesses on the part of the prosecution had all been examined, as well as a part of those for ...the defence TIib --prosieeution- fully es tablished the following fact.: That the steam boat Caroline was attacked and burned by a company of Canadian out-laws that A. Durfee, one of the persons on board the boat, was murdered by a shot'through the head that McLeod was seen to enter one of the seven or eight boats that went on the expedidion that he was thought to be recognized by one of the attacked party, in the boat that he was seen early in the morning succeeding the destruction of the bo3t, m the little town opposite the place where the boat was that he was heard to brag and vapor as to what he had done in the affair that he was heard say, "I killed one d d Yankee and here is the blood of him!" These facts were established by ma
ny witnesses.
On the part of the defence it was proven that
McLeod on the night of the destruction of the Ca
roline, staid at a tavern near Chippewa, on the
Canada side that he knew nothing of the expidition until the next morning, and that he expressed regret on that account, as he would like to have been one of the murderous gang. Commissions of the evidence of some one or more in each boat engaged in the expedition have been taken, which show that McLeod was not in either of the boats. McNabb, the getter up and planner of the expedition swore that McLeod was no one of the company, as he had a correct and full list of them made out, for the purpose of bestowing some mark of distinction on each of them. In short, it was fully proven by the oral and written testimony of a large number of witnesses, that McLeod was not engaged directly or indirectly in the affair of burning the steam boat Caroline; but that 'he boasted of being so is as fully established. The result of the trial no doubt will be an acquittal. The country, however, will have sufficiently vindicated her honor by a refusal to sur-1
render McLeod without a trial. We rejoice in the prospect that this matter is about to be adjusted in a manner that will prevent war, and at the same time sustain our national dignity and character.
previously accepted the place- of Postmaster (It-neral.
"There is one vacancy in t!io Board of Equalization which they, tho Legislature will li obliged to fill; that of tlio member from the 1 Oth judicial circuit, Andrew Evans of Owen county, lie wm indicted for forgery nt the recent Circuit" Court held nt Spencer; convicted of thr.t crime, having forged promissory notes to ii lar??. amount some cijrht hundred dollars
Auom-io.M LiJTtJi;;'.i:s Disijjucekui. Conduct, &.o. A number of imported lecturers on abolition have visited our city during tlio past ten days, and attempted on several occasions to enlighten ourcitizens on the subject of shivery. Wc suppose that they are missionaries hired by the anti-slavery societies in the cast, to awaken us to a sense of our sins, and to tell
us what is our duty in regard to the unfortunate slaves of tlio south. We are opposed to all such itinerant demagogues. It' our own citizens cliooso to meet together to discuss any subject, by which the interest and welfare of community could under any circumsfnnr'PS lie n t'rct oil U'p wnnht nut linva t h. 1. .... irv.
in uh ana is no in Jellerson villi;.'
!ife!v lodged in the Penitentiary
-Sc
pwjiiri instead o( 'forgery, George A. Chapman
would have been the last man to have alluded to
the Tact.
MARYLAND ELECTION, The Whigs have sustained a defeat for Governor. Thomas, the Locofoco candidate is elected by about one thousand majority. The' House of delegates is against the Whigs by a small majority. The Senate is decidedly Whig. The Whigs lost their candidate by inactivity. Thomas' vote falls behind that of Van Buren last fall but a few hundreds, while Johnson's vote is thou
sands short of that received by General Harrison. For their inertness and indifference, the President's vetoes and general course in relation to removals from and appointments to office are given as reasons. The same reasons seem to have inspirited the Opposition in proportion as they dispirited the Whigs.
-GEORGIA
FROM .MEXICO.
FROM Ttin ".V O'tI.EANS Il'.LETIN OF SEPTEMBER I'O.
Vera Cruz tnpers to the 1st. instant, contain some interesting items of iu'elligenee. Another struggle is nbout to take place among the different leaders of .Mexico for the mastery in tlint self-abused country. S-inta Anna lias eoll-xted a considerable force nt Perote, where be reviewed his troops on the COth ult. Sei oral co'ps were en their march from different points to join the main body. No one supposed this force was intended immediately to operate either agiinst Yucatan or Texas though it might eventually take one or the other direction, according to circumstances. At Xalisco. iri Guadi!a.xorn, a state convention had been held. It declared in favor of the constitution of
t'2 formed a Mate convention, and appointed Gen. Pureees Governor. The State of Guanaxuato, Vera Cruz, Tasnnulipas, Xalapa, and, indeed, all of Southern Mexico, have followed thru example, and pronounced in favor of restoring the constitution of 1824.
The Censor of the 1st September (the latest received) asserts that "Governor Puredes approaches the central capital, operating in unison with an old friend, who has with him some companions." The old friend til'utled to, is undoubtedly S.inia Anna; and when it is considered that the Censor paper has lung been the tnouth-pirco of the sentiments of that chief, it pives furee to a report that he has formed a union with the Federalists for the double purpo-o of driving the present, usurpers from power, and retraining the reins of government which he lost on his defeat at San Jacin
to. . A gentleman who arrived at Vera Cruz with the conduet.a on the I31st, and who litis arrived here, in
forms that they met Santa Anna's army on the road; and the belief was general, and freely expressed by the citizens, that he was marching upon the capital.
The Cosmopolite of Mexico assures its readers that
Gen. Arista, who was -charged by the Government
with subduing the Texians and Indians, is about to proceed to the capital, ostensibly with the purpose of putting down the insurrection of Paretics. General Bravo has been called to the capitol; and we are in
formed that Eustarnente is inclined to march against Paredes in person, but that he is opposed in this step
by Almonte. Large quantities of goods, it is complained of, are smuggled through the Pacific ports of Topic and Ma-
zathn, and that some of them find their way nearly
over to the Gulf towns. The small-pox and yellow fever both prevailed to a considerable extent at Vera Cruz. A conducta arrived at Vera Cruz on the 130th , from Mexico, with $633,000. v The following is an exirnct of a letter to the Editor of the New Orleans Courier: Vera Ckuz, Sept. 1, 1841. Since our last there has been a revolution which bids fair to iS-pset the present Government. It commenced about the beginning of hist month in Guada-
laxara. On the 25th ult. Vera Cruz pronounced in its favor. XaJapa, parts of the State with the city of
Guanaxuato, and most of the Southern States of Mexico, have all declared for the plan of Jabisco, which is to put down the 15 per cent, law -reform the Piauta
de Camisos, and the tariff, with several other reforms. It is thought that Santa Anna was privy to the whole of it, and more especially as he has gone to Perote,
.'where -they' say. ho -has 1,200 followers, and there is little doubt he will go on to Mexico with but trifling, if any opposition, and will of course put down the present authorities, and will place himself and friends in their places. It, is to be hoped that this revolution will create favorable change?; in fact, it is positively expected by: the generality of the better classes of people, and we are inclined to think business must revive here in a very short time.'.- Government must iri vo some impulse to importations, which are the
principal support of their administration. Personal or direct taxes will always meet with great opposi
tion. Never before have things been in a worse state than they are now in Vera Cruz; and letters from Mexico assure us that the times are still worse there.','-.
discussion to be one of the most glorious attributes of
a republican government.- Juif, wink; we wish to see every good citizen secured and protected in that right, wo will not by our presence, or other means, countenance hirelings, who travel from one community to
another, exciiing and disturbing nit, without the least benefit to nny. To those who tire willing to listen to such men, we offer no objection. To tho conscientious and disinterested patriot, who,. acting under the influence of Deity, in the discussion of abolition, we will at all times extend the hand of fellowship, and bid him God speed. Hut God will protect and defend His chosen servants. Theaholitionist He sends forth will go where tlio sin exists, and as He protected
Daniel in olden days, so will lie defend those who go into the don of the slave bolder to do bis work. Slavery is both a moral and a political evil. In the latter sense we have nothing to do with it; but in the former, it is our duty to bear constant testimony against it, and at all times to rebuke the spirit of despotism whenever it may attempt to infuse itself into our institutions beyond that, point acknowledged in the formation of our government. This much we say for ourselves. - While we condemn so decidedly the introduction of eastern gentlemen to enlighten us, wo condemn as
fur more dangerous, and more to be feared the mobo-
cratic spirit manifested by some persons on one evening when on abolition meeting was held in the street. We understand that application was made to the own
ers of the several churches in tho city for the use of
the lecturers, but that all were refused, except one, which was occupied one evening mid then closed against them. They had occupied the Warner building, but representations having been made to the Trustees of that house, of the probability of a mob and injury being done to the house in case it were again occupied, the Trustees saw proper to close it also, As an alternative the Abolitionists went in the street, and whilst, a Mr. Burleigh was speaking seve
ral eggs were thrown at him, or into the crowd, and we regret to say that several ladies who were in at
tendance had their clothes much miured. Someof our
best and most respectable citizens attended, participa
ted in and sustained that meeting. Citizens witl
their wives were there, whose characters have at all
times commanded respect in this community, audit
was their right thus to assemble, and they should have been protected. Such an outrage is a disgrace
to the town, and every honorable citizen should frown
down any attempts of the kind.
This is not the way to put down abolition; on the
contrary it is calculated to advance that party. There are many persons who will join and defend a perse
cuted sect, from a principle which is commendable in human nature. A more effective plan was adopted,
as we are credably informed by our neighbors in the
village of Milton. . An abolition lecturer requested the use of the public school house; permission was given him to occupy it; it was lighted tip, and the
itinerant took his seat at the desk; he waited anxious
ly for the appearance of his audience ho waited Ion:
but no one came the candles were extinguished, and
so the matter ended. Was it not effectual? Rich
mond Palladium.
He then left, and no knowledge was had of hik movements, until he was found dead yesterday after, noon. Important papers are said to have been found upon his body, but of their character we are not informed. Rumor says four persons pre implicated in the murder of the girl.
MARRIED -On Oct. 13, at South Hanover, la., by the Rev. John F. Crowe, D. D., A. M. Brown, Esq., of Indianapolis, to Miss Mary A. Maxwell, of the former place.
6r The veto power of the President should either
be modified, or Congress entirely dispensed with. In
the present state of parties in this country, the idea of securing a majority of two-thirds in both houses of
Congress in favor of any important measure which is opposed by the President, is perfectly preposterous. It can't be done. In this State, the Governor has a limited veto -and he sometimes exercises: it but then no serious evil can grow out of it. He can pronounce his" 1 forbid.'"- as sternly as can the President; but, having done so, s simple mojority of the People's representatives, can set aside his objections, and carry the measure in spite of the veto. This is
at it shoud be. . Whilst the effects of hasty and incon
siderate legislation are guarded, against, in clothing
the Governor with power to throw back for the reconsideration of the legislature such bills as he cannot approve, it preserves, unimpaired, the fundamen
tal principle on which our institutions are based that the majority should govern. Tip. Journal.
TIIF, WOXD! HFUL CURES Performed by Dr, .Swaynt't). Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry in Pulmonary Consumption, have excited tho astonishment of all who have witnessed its marvellous effects; ihe.ro is no account of u medicine, from tho earliest ages furnishing a parnlel ; the utmost miraculous cures effected bv tins extraordinary medicine, is
unprecedented. The subjoined letter from a respectable citizen is one among the many proofs which we have received of its virtues. The following letter will show the great utilitv of the Compound Sur up of IVild Curry in destroying the fatal Ravager, by its use in duo season. Ci.vci.N.NATt, Feb. 15, 1 840. Dr. Swnyne Dear Sir: Peimit me to take the liberty ol writing to you at this time to express my approbation, and to recommend to the attention of heads of fa
mines ana outers your, invaluable medicine the Com pound Syrup of Prunus I'irginiana or Wild Cherry Bark. In my travels of late I have seen in a great many in
muiivi'h i ii o wouuunut cue cis 01 your medicine in relieving children of very obstinate complaints, such as Coughing, Wheezing, Cbo.ikiiig of Phlegm, Asthma- . tic attacks, &c. T should n t have written this letter, however, ot present, although 1 have felt it my duty to add-my testimony to it for some time, bud it not been tor a late instance where the medicine above alluded
to was instrumental in restoring to perfect health an "only ohild," whose case was almost hopeless, in a family of my acquaintance. 'I thank Heaven, said the
(ioating mother, my child is saved from the jaws of death! O how I feared the relentless ravager! Cut my child is safe ! is sale1.' Beyond all doubt Wild Cherry Syrup is the most valuable medicine in this or any other country. I am certain I have witnessed more than one hundred cases where it has been attended w-ith complete success. I am using it myself in an obstinate attack of Bronchitis, in. which it proved effectual inan exceeding short time, considering the severity of the case. I can recommend it in the fullest confidence of iissupcrior virtues; I would advise that no family thould be without it; it is very pleasant and always beneficial worth doublo and often ten times its price. The public are assured there is no quackery about it. R. Jackso.v, D. D. Formerly pastor of i he First Presbyterian Church, Utica, N. Y. ' For sale by net 16 CRAIGHEAD & BRANDON, Agents.
... SAMUEL WILSON, " Forwarding Commission Merchant, W holcsa i c lea I cr i ia Sal I , AND GENERAL STEAM BOAT AiSENT, aug II, 1841-lvp Matiison, 1a.
WHEAT! WHEAT!
ILL pay the highest market price in CASH for good iner-
chaniahle Wheat, delivered at mv ware house, near the foot
of West street, Madison. ,: Kept 29 C. WOODBURN.- '
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SAGS RIO COFFEE. 20 half caddies G. P. Tea,
Madison, Kept 29
25 caddies G. 1'. Tea, . Received and for sale hv C. WOODliURN.
n mi ins.- n. o. sugar, 25 Barrels Molasses, Madison, sept 29
5 bhls. Loaf Sugar, Received and for sate by C. WOODliURN.
BHt.8. TAR. received and for sale !? . -Madison, sept 29 ,C,
WOOIirsURV.
850
RHUS. SALT, received and for sale by Madison, sept 29 U. WOODliURN.
TVVEN'i" 1(1,000
IRO.V AND NAILS.
Y THOUSAND lbs. assorted tiur Iron.
,000 Ui9. round, square and Hoop .
5 bundles No 24 Sheet Iron, 100 kejrs Nails, assorted sizes Warranted Just received per Steamer Ilarrislmr?, and for
sale low by (jane I! tf) :C, WOODliURN, Madison.
ALLUM SALT, " ; : -
1 OK BARRELS Alttim Salt received and for sale by.
JL
Madison june 25
C. WOODliURN.
OVSTEItS.
rTV ENTY THOUSAND pickled Oysters. For sale low.
L Mad
adison june 25
C, WOODiSURIV.
-;- FROM TEXAS. (icn. Houston has been elected President by a large majority. We copy the following from the Houston 6tar: "News FitoM the West. We learn by a letter received from San Patricio, written by the Hon. L. S. Haglcr, that a party of about fifty men, consisting of the company of minute men of San Patricio, and a few volunteers from Gonzales, lately made an excursion tit the southern extremity of Padre Island, and in the afternoon" of the 17th ult. surprised and captured a Mexican captain and nine soldiers, who were stationed at a 'rancbo' at that place. Tbe.se soldiers made no resistance. They were taken with their arm- and horses to Sun Patiicio, and placed in the hands of the Chief Justice of that county, to be exchanged for the same number of Texian prisoners in .Matomoras. The captain stated that the Mexican authorities of that city would consent to make the exchange, and be lias written to Gen. Ampudia to request Ihat Mr. Dimmit may be included in the number of the prisoners to be exchanged. According to the statements of these prisoners, and information received from some Irish settlers at the southern ex-
t.remity of Padre Island, there are now only one hundred infantry in Matamoras. In Camargo, Col.'Fernaridez has only fifty men under his command, part infantry and part cavalry. The horses of the caval
ry are said to be so poor that they can scarcely walk. On the Little Colorado, about 25 miles from Matamoras, Colonel Villareal is stationed with about forty 'rancheros.' (country militia.) Higher up the country Col. Fiamirez is ranging with from fifty to tine hundred men; he is regarded as a robber, and is a traitur to the traders of either party. According to those estimates' the whole Mexican force on the Rio Giande does not exceed three hundred troops. The volunteers now assembled at San Patricio muster nearly fifty men, and they are daily expecting an attack from Villareal cr Ramirez. It is quite doubtful however, whether either of these colonels will muster 'valor' to nuke an attack upon a set of men who seem willing to cope with five times their number of Mexicans."
: From the Southern Literary Messenger. TO MISS E.... B . ... Oh! wherefore, Lidy, was my lot '";-. Cast, from thy .own, so far, ..Why, by kind Fortune, live wc not : Beneath one blessed star?. For, had thy thread of life, and mine But side by side bee:: spun; My heart bad panted to entwine The. tissue into one. - And why should Time conspire To sever us in twain? And wherefore have I run my race, And cannot start again? Thy thread, how long! bow short is mine! Mine spent thine sen rcc begun: Alas! we never can entwine The tissue into one. But, take my blessings on thy name: The blessing of a sire. Not from a Lover's furnace flame 'Tis from a holier fire: A thread unseen beside of fhino By fairy forms is spun And holy hands shall soon entwine The tissue into one. John Quincy Adams. Washington, D. C, August 7, ld41. ,
Tempekaxce. In Northampton, Mass., there is not j'lace where spirituous liquors can be obtained.
MORE MYSTERY EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE-SUICIDE OF THE LOVER OF MARY ROGERS. Daniel Payne, the lover of Mary Rogers, was found dead yesterday afternoon, at Hoboken, near the spot where the body of that unfortunate girl was discovered, under circumstances that warrant the belief that he committed suicide. The Coroner, Mr. Merritt, summoned a jury of inquest immediately, but subsequently adjourned to this morning, at 11 o'clock, in order to gi(ve opportunity for the friends of the deceased to be present. Tayne called at the Phenix Hotel, Hoboken, on Thursday afternoon. Hi3 appearance was singular and attracted much attention. He had no baton, and asked a gentleman present to loan him one. He eventually obtained a hat, and as he was going awav, I
he remarked, ''Perhaps you don't know who I am I am Tayne, the lover of Mary Rogers. No one knot's my troubles."
' BOXES Superior Tobacco, 10 do Common lo. Madison june 25
For sain by . I-. WOODliURN.
.... CEMENT.- . ' 100 BARRELS Cement.: Just received pr.
AWW sale by Madison, june 25 - C. WOODliURN.
'Mail' and for
": "MACKKKKIm KA Bids. No's. 2Jf 3, lor sale by " . Madison june 25
C. WOOD BURN.
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ety goods, our stork is always full and complete, and will he found to offer an inducement to merchants to purchase goods in our iinc apart from piece goods.
octuyw DAY &, MATLOCK.
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WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE STORE.
JVo. 27, Pearl Street.
GOLDTH WAIT Ac Co. ofTcr for sate a larce and well
elected assortment of Hoots and Sliocs, which they have
received and arc daily receiving from their own manufacturing establishment in East Stouphton. Mass. Those wishing to purchase will find the stock well adapted to the country or city tiade, and prices made to correspond with thestaleof the times. Terms, cash, or approved paper at short date. Cincinnati, nept 29 3m
TO WESTEnX IttEKCTIAIVTS. SE1V GOODS. EL ACHLEY, STRONG, SIMPSON", & Co., Atf. II Pearl tired, Cincinnati, INFORM their Western friends that they are now reeeirinefrom the Eastern chief a laree and full supply of Fall and Winter ry Gotdi, purchased ty on of the firm, direct from the importers' anil manufacture' agent, and which will be told by th peace or package tow for cash or approved paper. ept 15 7
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