Vincennes Gazette, Volume 5, Number 36, Vincennes, Knox County, 6 February 1836 — Page 2

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VINCENNES. SATUItUAY FEU.C, 1836. 1 - - - - - FOR I'KLSlDENt' IN 1 1536. GEN. WM. H. HARRISON, Of Ohio. fc-Ws) insert th remainder ef the bill providing for what is tanned a general system of internal itnpra vement, now A law of our State, and may in due time, with an expression of our joy at the vast facilities it contemplates, offer a few remarks upon the evident tendency of two of its provisions. We allude to the ex tension of the Wabash and Erie canal to Terre-haute, and the extension of the Centre or White river canal, below the lunetion of the East and West Forks of that Hirer, to Evansvilte; sod uoder the rnoral obligation to rejoice at the prospective prospeiity of ur neighbors, we conceive it a duty not to overlook our own or the general welfare. There is nothing of selfish or jealous feeling, in jioioting to what we deem essentially just and proper to advance the public good; aod in relation to the subject of the bill, our town and our county should at least, be heard when our cherished measures are, even for a moment, diverted from the most beneficial course, and from the channel which best merits and would afford most profit. The bill taken alto gether, will benefit the State population ! and wealth must speedily accumulate, unless, indeed, our party government hurries the Union into a war, and thus prevents the State from borrowing the tuna's necessary to "go ahead." lubould be known and remembered, that the money can be procured only from foreign capitalists. We will only lay in addition, that we have understood the bill in all ill parts was made a matter of bargain with at least a sufficient number to carry it io ach house, and our delegation could not, without endangering the Louisville Road, atterr.pt to have the Wabash river provided for. Our Senator, indeed, could not be expected to endanger the canal and road through Daviess county, and one of our Representative! was about that time, quite nek. That ear neighbor should in bis last San, have published a partial portion of a debate, ia which the doubledealing Mr. Whitcomb claimed exclusive credit for the pittance of fifty thousand dollars to the Wabash, (a false claim coo tradicted as soon ai made by Mr. Shaw,) nay pan with ether things for the pre eat. Franking. -We insert the following tctioD ef aa Act of Congress, approved March 5d, 1833, to answer several inqui riei made of us, and to expose the ignor since aod malice of certain I'ost Masters Potnam county, who charged our late member of Congress with abusing his privilege, becauie he franked tome public addresses in November last. A reform f the Post Office will soon be a matter of universal request party ignorance and political scheming; must be banished from that department Sf.c. 6. And I . it further tnactcd, That ao much of the twenty seventh section of the act approved the third of March it one thousand eight hundred and twenty five, al restricts the frankioe privilege of Members of Congress to the period of six ty days before aod after each session, shall be and the same hereby is repealed, and it shall be lawful for the said privilege to be exercised by each Member of Con grass from the period ef sixty days before he takes his seat in Congress until trie meeting of the next Congress, and that aid privilege shall be extended to all members of the present Congress until the next session. Approved, March 2, 1C33. Governor Noble has nominated Satnu 1 (tall, 'of Gibson. J. G. Clendenin. ef Oranre. A. L. Clark, of Lawrence, Gen I.itnr. o f Ilenrv. Mr. Woodbridee. of Million, and T. H. Blake, ef Vigo, to compose the Board of Internal Improvement ef the state of Indiana. Why was not John Ewiog, Esq nominated as a member ef the Board? He is considered the father ef internal improve neat in Indiana is competent, trust werthy and those who sneered at his efforts at that time, in advocating the real fH trua interests ot the state, are now quite willing to "go the whole hog" for internal improvements. We speak it fearlessly, John Ewiog has done more to promote internal improvement in the state of Indiana, than any man in the state, which must have been known to Governor Noble, when he made his selections. The January number of the LadyV Book, has just come to hand, and is reroute with interest. It contains a plate of tha latest fashions, and likenesses of II the nueena of Euronf. We know of -J I do work better calculated to entertain, aod it should be extensively patronized. The second number ef the second vol time of the Gentleman1! Vade Mecum comes to us this week in quarto form. It is handsamely printed, oo white extra imperial paper, and is what its Prospectus promises it should be. It is a combine tion of play book, turf register, military mag azioe, aod fashionable journal. We have alio received the first and io cond nemHers of a new paper, published by C Alexander, Philadelphia, entitled,

i"The Salmagundi " It is printed on a

large sheet, and cited with bumorous tales and sketches, dashes of satire, jibes. jeer i and jokes, with a number ot engrav ings, surpassing all our conceptions ot the lulicrtiuslu Loot,"1 and those whose risible faculties are scarcely ever excited to laughter, would do well to oubscribe for it. SPECIAL MESSAGE. MESS ACE FROM THE PRESIDENT TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS. Received, and road, and referred to the Com mittee ou Foreign Relations in both Houses Monday, January 18. To the Senate and House of Representatives: Gentlemen: Io my message at the opening of your session, I informed you that our Charge d'Affairs at Paris had been in structed to ask for the fiaal determination of the I reocb Government, in relation io the pavroent of the indemnification se cured by the treaty of 4th July, 1831, aod that, when advices cf the result should be received, it would be made the subject of a special communication. In execution ef this design, I now transmit to you the papers numbered from one to thirteen, inclusive, containing, among other things, the correspondence on this subject between our Charge d'Affairesand the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, from which it will be seen that Frecch requires, as a condition precedent to the execution of a treaty unconditionally rati fied, and to the payment of a debt acknowledged by all the branches cf her Government to be doe. that certain ex planations shall be made, of which she dictates the terms. These terms are such as that Government hasalready been officially informed cannot be complied with ; and, if persisted in, they must be consid ered as a deliberate refusil on the part of France to fulfil engagements binding by the laws of nations, and held sacred! by the whole civilized world. The na ture of the act which France requires from this Government is clearly set forth in (he letter of the F reach Minister, marked No. 4. We will pay the money, says he, when "the Government of the U. States u ready on itt part to declare to us, by addressing its claim to us officially in writing, that it regrets the misunderstanding which has arisen between the two countries; that this misumler standing is founded on a mistake; that it never entered into its intention to call in question the good faith of the French Government, nor to take a menacing attitude towards France:" and he adds, "; the Uovernment of the United States does not give this assurance, we shall be obliged to think that this misunderstanding ts not the result of an errer." In the letter marked No. 6, (he French Minister also remarks that "the Government of the United States knows that upon it self depends henceforward the execution of the Treaty of July 4th, 1831. Obliged, by the precise language thus used by the French Minister, to view it as a permeptory refusal to execute the Treaty, except on terms incompatible with the honor and independence of (be United States, and persuaded, that on consider ing the correspondence now submitted to you, you can regard it in no other light, it becomes my duty to call your attention to such measures as the exigency of the case demands, it tbe claim ol interfering id the communications between the different branches of our Goverment shall be persisted in. This pretention is rendered the more unreasonable by the fact that the substance of the required explanation has been repeatedly and voluntarily giv en before it was insisted on as a condition a condition the more humiliating be cause it is demanded as the equivalent of a pecuniary consideration. Does France desire only a declaration that we had no intention to obtain our right! by ao ad dress to her fears rather than to her justice ! She has already had it, frankly and explicitly given by our Minister accredited to her Government, his act ratified by me, and my confirmation of it officially communicated by him, in his letter to the French Minister of Foreign affairs of the 25th of April, 1835, and repeated by my published approval of that letter after the passage of (he bill of indemnification. Does franco want a degrading, aervile repetition of thii act in termi which she shall dictate, end which will involve an ackaowledgement of her assumed right to interfere in our domestic councils? She will never obtain it. The spirit of the American People, the dignity of the Le gislature, and the firm resolve of their Executive Government, for bid it. As the answer of the French Minister to our Charge d'Affairesat Paris contains an allusion to a letter addressed by him to the Representative of France at this place, it now becomes proper to lay before you the correspondence had between that lunctionary andjthe secretary ot State relative to that letter, and to accompany the same with such explanations as will enable you to understand the course of the Executive in regard to it. Recurring to the historical statement made at the commencement of your session, of the origin and progress! of our difficulties with France, it will be recollected that, oo tbe return of ourjMinister to the United States, 1 caused my ofhcial approval ot the ex planations he had given the French Minis ter of Foreigh Affairs to be made public. As the French Government had noticed the message without its being officially com municated, it was noldoubted, that li they were disposed (o pay the money due to us, they would notice eny public explaoa sioo of the Government of tbe United States io tbe same way. Rut, contrary to thase well-founded expectations, the French Ministry did net lake tbil fair op

portunity lo relieve themselves from their unfortunate position, and to do justice to

the United btates. WhiUt, however, the Government of the United was awaiting the movements of the French Gorcrnmpnl. in perfect confidence that the difficulty was at an end, the Secretary of Slate received a call from the French Charge d'Affairs in Wash ington, who desired to read to him a let. ter be had received from (he French Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was asked whether he was instructed or directed to make any official communication, and re plied, that he was only authorized to read (he letter, and furnish a copy if requested. The substance of its contents, it is presumed may be gathered from Nos.4 and 6, herewith transmitted. It was an attempt to make known to the Government of the United States, privately, in what manner it could make explanations, apparently voluntary, but really dictated by France, acceptable to her, and thus obtain payment of (be twenty-five milions of francs. No exception was taken to this mode of communication, which is often used to prepare the way for official intercourse; but tbe suggestions made in it were in their substance wholly inadmis sable. Not being in tbe shape of ao official communication to Ibis Government, it did not admit of reply or official notice, nor could it safely be made the basis of any action by the Executive or the Le gislature: and the Secretary of State did uot think proper to ask a conv. because he could not have use for it. Copies of papers marked Nos. 9, 10, and 1 1, showing an attempt, on the part of the French Charge d'Affairs, to place a copy of this letter among the archives of the Government, which, for obvious reasons, was not allowed to be done; but the assurance before given was repeated, that any official communication which he might be authorized to make, io tbe accustomed form, would receive a prompt iod just consideration. The indiicre'ioo of this attempt was made more manifest, by tbe subsequent avows! of the French Charge d'Affairs, that the object was to bring this letter before Congress and the American people. If foreign agents, oo a subject of disagreement between their Government and this, wish to prefer an appeal to the American people, they will hereafter, it is hoped, better appreciate their own rights, and the respect due (o others, than to attempt to use the Execu tive as the passive organ of their commu nications. It is due to the character of our institutions, that the diplomatic inter course of this Government should be con ducted with the utmost directness and simplicity, aod that, in all cases of im portance, the communications received or made by the Executive, should assume the accustomed official form. It it only by insisting oo this form, that foreign powers can be held to full responsibility; that their communications can be efhcially re plied to; or that the advice or interfer ence of the Legislature can, with propri ety, be invited by the President. This course is also best calculated, on the one band, to shield that officer from unjust suspicions, and, on the other, to subject this portion of his acts to public scrutiny; and it occasion shall requre it, to coosti tutional animadversion. It was tbe more necessary to adhere to these principles in the instance in question, inasmuch as in addition to other important interests, it very intimately concerned the national honor; a matter, io my judgment, much (oo sacred to be made the subject ef pri vate and unofficial negotiation. It will be perceived that this letter of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs was read to the Secretary of State on the 1 1th of September last. Tbis was (he first authentic indication of the specific views of the French Government, received by tbe Government of tbe United States af ter tbe passage of the bill of Indemnification. Inasmuch as the letter had been written before the official notice ef my approval of Mr. Livingston's last explanation and remonstrance could have reached Paris, just ground of hope was left, as has been before slated, that the French Government, oo receiving that information, in the same maoner the al leged offensive message had reached thorn would desist from their extraordinary de mand, and ray the money at once. To give them an opportunity to do so, and, at all events, to elicit (heir final determination, and the ground tbey intended to oc cupy, the instructions were giveo to our Charge d'Affaires, which were adverted to at the commmeocement of the present session ol Congress. The result, as you have seen, is a demand of an official written expression of regrets, aod a direct explanation, addressed to France, with a distinct intimation that this is a J ins qua non. Mr. Bartoa having, in pursuance of his instructions returned lothe United States, and the Charge d'Affairei of France, hav ing been recalled, all diplomatic intercourse between the two countries is sus pended a state of things originating in an unreasonable susceptibility on the part of the French Government, and rendered oecessary on uf part by their refusal to perform engagements contained in a trea ty, from the faithfal performance of which by ui they are to this day enjjying many important and commercial advantages. It is time that (hi! unequal position of affairs should cease, and that Legislative action should be brought to sustain Executive exertion io such measures as (he cause require!. While France persists in her refusal to comply with the terms of a treaty, the object of which was, by removing all causes of mutual complaint, to renew ancient feelings of friendship, and to unite the two nations ia tbe boods

of amity, and of a mutually beneficial commerce, she cannot justly complain il we adopt eurh peaceful remedies as ihe law of nations and the circumstances ot the case may authorize and demand. Of the oaiure of these remedies, I have

heretofore had occasion lo speak; and, in relerence to a particular contingency, lo express my conviction thai reprisals would be best adapted to the emergency (hen con(emplated. Since that pe riod. France, bv all (he deuartments of her Government, has acknowledged the validity of our claims, and the obligations fthe treaty ,& has appropriated tbe moneys which are oecessary to its execution, and Ihoueh navment is withheld en giounds vitally ianportat to our existence as ao independent natioo, it is uot to be believed tbAt sbe can have determined permanently to retain a position so utterly indefensible. In the altered state of the questions io controversy, aod under all ex isting circumstances, it appears to me, (hat, until such a determination shall have become evident, it will be proper and sufficient to retaliate her present refusal to comply with her engagements, by prohibiting the introduction of French products, and the entry of French vessels, into our ports. Between this and the interdiction of all commercial intercourse, or other remedies, you, as the representative of the people, must determine. I recommend the former, in the present posture of our affairs, as being the least injurious to our commerce, and as attended with the least difficulty of returning to (he usual slate of friendly intercourse, if the Government of France shall renderus the justice (hat is due; and also as a proper preliminary step to stronger measures, should Iheir adoption be rendered neces sary by subsequent events. The return of our Charge d'Affairei is attended with public notices of naval preparations on the part of France, destined for cur seas. Of the cause and in tent of these armaments, J have no authentic information, nor any other means of judging, except such as ara common to yourselves and lo (he poblic; but, whatever may be their object, we are not at liberty to regard them as unconnected with the measures which hostile movements on the part of France may compel us to presume. They at least deserve to be met by adequate preparation on our part, and I therefore strongly urge targe and speedy appropriations for the increase of the navy, and the completion of our coast defences. If this array of military force be really designed to effect the action of (he Government and people of tbe United States, on the questions now pending between the two nations, then indeed would it be dishonorable lo pause a moment oo the alternative which such a state of things would present to us. Come what may , the explanation which France demands can oever be accorded; and no ar mament, however powerful and imposing, at a distance, or on our coast, will, I tiust, deter us from discharging the high duties which we owe lo our constituents, to our national character, aod to the world. The House of Representatives, at the close of the last session of Congress, unaoirmusly resolved, that the treaty of the 4th of July, 1831, should be maintained, and its execution insisted on, by the United Stases. It is due to the welfare of the human race, not less than to our own interests and honor that this resolution should at all hazards, be ad her ed to. If after so signal an example ns tbatgi7en by the American people, duriog their long protracted difficulties with F ranee, of forbearance under accummulated wrongs, and of geuerous confidence in her ultimate return to justice, she shall now be permitted lo withhold from us the lardy and imperfect indemnification, which after years of remoostaoce end discussion, had at length been solemnly ageed on by the treaty of 1831, and to set at nought the obligation it imposes, the United States will not be the only suf feren. The efforts of humanity end religion, to substitute the appeals of justice, and the arbitrament of reason, for the coercive measure usually restored to by injured nations, will receive little en couragement from sueh an issue. By the selection and enforcement of such lawful and expedient measures as may be necessary to prevent a result so injurious to ourselves, and so fatal to the hopes of the philanthropist, we shall therefore not only preserve the pecuniary interests of our citizens, the independence of our Government, and the honor of our coun try, but do much, it may be hoped, to vindicate the faith of treaties, Jnnd to promote the general interests of peace, civilization, auJ improvement. ANDREW JACKSON. Washington, Jan. 15, 1836. PREDICTIONS FOR THE 1836. This year will be famous for a thous and wonderful things. From January to December, the days will consist of twenfour hours each; and there will be such a number of eclipsi, that many wise people will be in the dark. There will be fogs in Maine, fires at Constantinople, and lack of brains in many a fool s head South-America, this year, will not ex tend beyond Cape Horn; and the North Pole will be exactly in ninety degrees of latitude. Those who lose money will look sad, aod those who are in want of cash when they borrow, will want it more when they come lo pay. Wisdom will cry aloud, but few will regret it. There will be long speeches io Congress; but for all lhat, Lake Superior will not be upset. Q,'iadfopeds, this year tvill go upon

foorleg., pralty generally ;and cows1 horns will be crookedfate of lottery tickets will be dubious, but whether there will be a war wiih France or not. moital wounds will be apt to kill, and he that is sick with ld age, will have a disease harder to cui than tbe mumps or chin-cough. Tbe celestiaPaspects indicate that political partiei will not agree for some ticne to come; but, whoever i Presideat, water will rua ilowo bill, ana ducks will waddle as heretofore. C.bbagei, thiiyear, will ba rather round than three-cornered, aod carrots will be decidedly red. Coal will bt as black as aver; cata will love fish, but hale io wet their feet, aod all ea account ef Halley's comet. Tbe world, this yeer, will tarn upside dewo, but not in consequence of the Gov ereor's proclamation. The crop of hay will depend upon tha weather; but, whether it rains or not, there will be plenty of sand at Cape Cod. Whoever sells his house to bay moon shine, will hardly get his money' worth. Whoever rues le catch (he rainbow, will get out of breath for his pains. For all that, eastern lands may be had for tha buying. Locomotives end auctioneers' tongues will run fast. There will be mortal war

between cats and rats, as well as between aldermen and roast turkeys. People will talk about the end of the world, but it is ten to one that the aolar system will not ruo against the dor atar between now aod next December. Sea Serpents this year, will be herd (a catch, aad none but a conjurer will be able to gel a quart iota a pint Dot. Those who have wooden legs, will suffer little wheo they freeze the toes. Wigs are ex pected to be fasienable among the bald, but blind folks will have some difficulty io laeing. Divers steamboats will blow np this yer, yet it is hardly probable lhat any southern slang -whaoger will be able te st! ibe Mississippi on fire. Apples will ripen about October, leaner or later; but that is all one, provided wa have cider enough. Foxei will pay particular attention to poultry, there will be very few old birds takea with cbafl; aod wild geese will not lay tame eggs. But most of all, there will prevail this year a horrible epidemic, worse than tha cholera, smali pox, or plagoe, which there will be escaping, and for which there will be ae core. The Italians call it poc danaro; the Germans, kein geld; tbe French, faute a" argent; io this country it goes under various appellations, but ia most commonly known by the name of empty jiockttM. Boston Courier. A O0OD KlAMrtK. A yoang man, in one ef ear southern states has for several years been attached to a young lady of merit. Their friend knew they loved each other aod thought serioasly of marriage. One evening, io company with several frieads he addreised her in tha following nsanaor: "Jane the world have expected long that wa shoold be married, lei os step their talk at once, by entering into the expected union" She looked seriously and steadfast ly at him for a moment, aod replied: Charles, I am willing to acknowledge toyou and to al) aur friends, that I love you; the only objection I have te marry yoo is your cups. Till I can have better evidence that you will relinquish your cups, and be a temperate man, I can never eon. sent to marry yen. I could not make you happy, and yea woold make me wretched." A deep silence eosoed and Charles, instead of reliquishieg his caps, took a journey to divert hie miod . How very stange are men's attachment In ardent spirits! If all females would ha thus decided, seme reformatio' would ba effected. The expectation of a fml ta reform an intemperate man by marry ing him, is vain. Both branches of the Legislature have letermined to adjourn ao Mondav next. the 8th instant. Tbe trial of Judge Everets has result ed in his acqui tt al. -Wabash Courier. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS. HALLOCK & BATES, No. 234, Pear street, corner of Burling Slip, New York, are now reccivinr ai larr: an assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, as was ever offered by any siogle Homo in this city, which will be sold nt the lowest nrnrket prices; they therefore, most respectfully solicit western merchants generally to call aod examine their stock when tbey visit the Citv. New' York, Jan. 15, 1836. 36-3m VINCENNES ACADEMY. UBSCRIRERS lo the stock of said Institution will be received during; tbe business hours of every dav,until the electien of officers.

NEW YEARieither at the Post Office, or John C Clark'

flotel, or by either of tbe undersigned Commie siooers. JOHN SCOTT, JOSEPH SOMES, SAMUEL WISE, WM. BURTCH, JOHN C. CLARK, A. T. ELLIS, Commissioners. Vincennes, Eeb. 1st. 1836 36-3r VINCENNES ACADEMY. N election of the eibeers ef. the Vincennes Ar.mWtny for the ensuing year, will be held t J. C Clark's Hotel, in Vincennes, oo Saturday the 13th inst. between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M. of said dev. JOHN SCOTT, JOSEPH SOMES, SAMUEL WISE, WM. BURTCH, JOHN C CLARK, A. T. ELLI5, ' Commissioners. Vincennes, Teh. 1st, 1636 36-3t