Vincennes Gazette, Volume 7, Number 50, Vincennes, Knox County, 12 May 1838 — Page 1

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'TRUTH WITHOUT FEAR.' VOLUMI5 VII. VLXCEMXE?, SATURDAY MORMXG, MAY 12? 1838. NU3IBER 50

From t!ie Louisville Journal. J roNTItJS PILATE AT VIENXJE. j Translated and abridged from the "Cour-' ricr des I'ta's I nii." ! Vienno in Dauphiny, a province of, France, the ancient capital of transalpine ! Gaul under the Romans, is situated on the river Rhone. There, on the left bank!

of that beautiful stream, is seen a tomb of n ancient architecture, which, according to tradition, is the tomb of l'ontius Pilate, under whose government Jeus Christ suffered. Pasnus rsf sub Pont to Pilato. It was in Yienr.e also thru the WanderingJew revealed himself in 1777 a most remarkable occurrence, lift spot that con tained the ashes of the Judge ot the righteous, was to be trodden upon by a descendant of his accuser. The following chronicle was extracted from si old Latin manuscript found in a monastery near Vienne. It was under the reign of Caligula, when C. Marcius was praetor at Vienne, than an old man, bent with age, yet of a tall statue, was seen to descend from his litter and enter a house of modest appearance near the temple of Mars. Over the door of this house was written, in red letters, the name of F. Albums. He was an v ! acquaintance of Pilate's. After mutual salutations, Albinus observed to him, that many years had elapsed since their separation. 'Yes," replied Pilate, "many years years of misfortune and affliction. Accursed be the day on which I succeeded Yalcrious Gratus in the government of Judea! My name is ominous; it has been fatal to whomsoever has borne it. One of my ancestors imprinted an indelible mark'of infamy on the fair front of imperial Rome, when the romans passed under C audi nee Furcule in the Samuite war. Another perished by the hands of the Parthians in the war against Arminius. And I miserable me! You misciableJ" asked Albinus; what have you clone to entail misery on you.' True, the injustice of Caligula has exiled vou to Vienne, but for what crime. 1 have examined your affair at the Tubularitnu. You are denounced bv Yitellus, preh-ct ot yria, your enemy, tor Having chastised the rebellious Hebrews, who had slain the most noble of the Samaritans, and wiio afterwards withdrew themselves on Mount Geriziin. You are alni oct accused of acting thus out of hatred against the Jews." " ".No!" replied Pilate, ".o! by all the gods, Aibinus, it is not the injustice of ;!-:ar that attlicts me. 'What then is the cause of your atlhct:rm!" continued Albinus. "Long have I knownyou- sensible, just, humane. I see it; vou are the victim of itel"Say not so, Albinus say not that I am tbe victim of Yitellus No: I am the victim of a higher power! The Romans regard me as an object of Chesar's disgrace; the Jews, as the severer Proconsul; the christians, as the executioner of their God!" "Of their God, did you say, Pilate? Impious wretches! Adore a God born in a manger, and put to death on the cross!" "Beware, Albinus, beware!" continued Pilate. "It the Christ hud been born under the purple, he would not have been adorned. Listen. To your friendship I will submit the events of my life; you will afterwards judge whether I am worthy of your hospitality." On my arrival at Jerusalem, I took possession of the Pretorium, and ordered a splendid feast to be prepared, to which I invited the Tetrarch of Judea, with the high priest and his officers. At the appointed hour, no guest appeared. This was an insult offered to my dignity. A few days afterwards, the Tetrarch designed to pay me a visit. His deportment was grave and deceitful. He pretended that his religion forbade him and his attendants to sit down at the table of the Gentiles, and to offer up libations with them. I thought it expedient to accept of his excuse; but from that moment I was convinced that the conquered had declared themselves the enemies of the conquerors. At that time, Jerusalem was, of all conquered cities, the most difficult to govern. So turbulent wore the people, that I lived in momentary dread of an insurrection. To repress it, I had but a single Centurian, and a handful of soldiers. I requested a reinforcement from the Prefect ol Syria, who informed me that ho had scarcely troops sufficient to defend his own province. Insatiate thirst of empire! to ex tend our conquests beyond the means of defending them! Among the various rumors which came to my ears, there was one that attracted my attention. A young man, it w-as said, had appeared in Galilee, preaching with a noble unction, a now law in the n unc of the God who had sent him. At first, I was apprehensive that his design was to stir no the people against the; Romans; but soon were my fears dispelled. Jesus of Nazereth spoke rather as a friend of the Romans than of .' . Jews. One day in passing by the place of Siloe, where there was a great concourse of paople, 1 observed in the midst of the group, a young man, leaning against a tree, who waacalmlv addressing the multitude.; I was told that it was Jesus. This I could easily have suspected, so great was the j difference between him and those who, were listening to him. He appeared toj

be about thirty years of age. His golden colored hair and beard gave to his appearance a celestial aspect. Never have I seen a sweeter or a more serene countenance. 'What a contrast between him and his hearers, with their black beards and tawny complexions! Unwilling to interrupt him by my presence, I continued my walk, but signified to my Secretary to join the group and listen. My Secretary's name was Manlius. He was the grandson of the chief of the conspirators, who encamped in Etrusia, waiting for Cat ilina. Manlias was an ancient inhabitant of Judea. and well acquainted with the Hebrew language. He was devoted to ine, and was worthy of my

ccmtidt-nce. On returning to the Pretorium, I found Manlius, who related to me the words that Jesus had pronounced at Siloe. Never have I heard in the Portico, or read in the works of the philosophers, any tiling that can be compared to the maxims of Jesus. One of the Rebellious Jews, so numerous in Jerusalem, having asked him if it was lawful to give tribute to Civsar or not, replied: Printer unto Cttsar the things ivhirh are Cmfir's, and unto (iod the things that are God's. It was on account of the wisdom of his sayings that I granted so much liberty to the Nazarene: for it was in my power to have had him arrested and exiled to Poutus; but this would have been contrary to that justice which has always characterized the Romans. 1 his man was neither sedieious nor rebellious. I extended to him my protection, unknown perhaps to himself, lie was at liberty to act, lo speak, to assemble and address the people, to choose disciples, unrestrained by any prctorian mandate. Should it ever happen may the God's avert the omen! should it ever happen, I say, that the religion of our forefathers be supplanted by the religion of Jesus, it will be to his noble toleration that Rome shall owe her premature obsequies whilst , miserable wretch! shall have been the instrument of what the christian call Providence, and we Destiny. Put this unlimited freedom granted to Jesus, revolted the Jews not the poor, but the rich and powerful. It is true, Jesus was severe on the latter, and this was a political reason, in my opinion, not to control the liberty of the Nazarene. "Scribes and Pharisees!" would he say to them, "vou are a race of vipers! you resemble painted sepulchres!" At other times he would sneer at the proud alms ol iho Publican, telhnir him that the mite of the widow was more precious in the sight of God. New complaints were daily made at the Pretorium against the insolence ol Jesus. I was even informed that some misfortune would befall him that it would not be the fust time Jerusalem had stoned those who called themselves prophets and that, if the Pretorium refused justice, an appeal would be made to Ciesar. This I had prevented, by informing Ciesar of all that happened. My conduct was approved of by the Senate, and I was promised a reinforcement of troops after the termination of the Parthian war. Being too weak to suppress a sedition, I resolved upon adopting a measure that promised to re-establish tranquility in the city, without subjecting the Pretorium to humiliating concessions. I wrote to Jesus, requesting an interview with him at the Pretorium. lie came. Oh, Albinus! now that my blood runs cold in my veins, and that my body is bent down under the load of years, it is not surprising that Pilate should sometimes tremble; but then I was young m my veins flowed the Spanish, mixed with the Roman blood, as incapable of tear as it was of puerile emotions. When the Nazarene made his appearance, I was walking in my basilisk, and my feet seemed fastened, with an iron hand, to the m.irbl-3 pavement, lie was calm, tho Nazarene calm as innocence. When he came up to me, he stopped, and by a simple gesture, seemed to say to me: here I am. For some time. I contemplated, with admiration and with awe, this extraordinary type of a man a type unknown to our uumerous sculptors, who have given form and figure to all the gods and all the heroes. "Jesus," said I to him at list and my tongue faltered "Jesus of Nazaivth, 1 have granted you. for these last three years, ample freedom of speech, nor do I regret it. Your words are those ol a sage. I knoiv not whether you have read Socrates and plato; but this I know, that there is in your discourse, a majestic ol simplicity that elevates you far above those rrcat philosophers. The emperor is informed of it; and I, his humble representative in this country, am glad of having allowed you that liberty of which you are so worthy. However, I must not conceal from you, that your discourses have raised up against you powerful and inveterate enemies. Neither is this surprisingSocrates had his enemies, and he fell a victim to their hatred. Yours are doubly incensed against you, on account of your sayings; against me, on account of the liberty extended towards you. They even accuse me indirectly of being leagued with you, for the purpose of depriving the Hebrews of the little civil power which Rome has left to them. My

request 1 do not say my ordeis is,

that you be more circumspect for the luture, and more tender in rousing the pride of your enemies, lest they raise up against you the stupid populace, and compel me to employ the instruments of justice. The Nazarene calmly replied: "Prince of the earth, your words proceed not from pure wisdom. Say to the torrent to stop in the midst of the mountain because it will uproot the trees of the valley; the torrent will answer you, that it obeys the laws of the Creator. God alone knows whither flows the waters of the torrent. Verily, 1 say unto you: before the rose of Sharon blossoms, the blood of the just will be spilt. "Your blood shall not be spilt," replied I, with emotion. "You arc more precious in my estimation, on account of your wisdom, than all those turbulent and proud Pharisees, who abuse the freedom granted them by the Romans, conspire against Caesar, and construe our bounty into fear. Insolent wretches! They are not aware that the wolf of the Tiber' sometimes clothes himself with the skin of the sheep. I will protect you against them. My Pretorium is open to you as a place of refuge it is a sacred asylum." Jesus carelessly shook his head, and said, with a graceful and divine smile: "When the dav shall have come, there will be no asvl;im for the sun of Man, neither on earth nor under the earth. The aylum of the Just is there (pointing to the heavens. That which is written in the books ol the prophets must be accomplished." "Young man," answered I mildly, "you oblige me to convert my request into an order. The safety of the province which has been confided to my care, requires it. You must observe more moderation in your discourses. Do not infringe my orders; you know them. May happiness attend you. Farewell." "Prince of the earth," replied Jesus, "I come not to bring war into the world, but peace, love, and charity. I was born the same day on which Ca'sar Augustus gave peace to the Roman world. Persecution proceeds not from me. I expect it from others, and will meet it in obedience to the will of my Father, who Iris shown me the way. Restrain, therefore, your worldly prudence. It is not in your power to arrest the victim at the foot of the tabernacle of expiation." So saying, he disappeared like a hrijiht shadow behind (he curtain of the basilick. Ilerod'tke Tetrarch, who then reigned in Judea. and who died devoured hy v ermine, was a weak ami wicked man. chosen by the chiefs of the law to be tbe instrument of their hatred. To him the enemies of Jesus addressed themselves, to wreak their vengeance on the Nazarene. Had Herod consulted Ins own inclination, he would have ordered Jesus immediately to he put to death; but though proud of his regal dignity, yet he was afraid of committing an act that might diminish his influence with Ctrsar. Herod called on me one day at the Pretorium, and on rising- to take leave, after some insignificant conversation, he asked me my opinion concerning tho Nazarene. I replied that Jesus appeared to me to be one of those grave philosophers that oreat nations sometimes produce; and that the intention of Rome was, to leave him that freedom of soeeeh which was justified by his actions. Herod ,mi!ed maliciously, and saluting me with ironical respect, he departed. The grcrt feast of the Jewt was approach::)::; and their intention was to avail themselves of the popular exaltation, which always manifests its' II at the so lemnities of the pr.ssovef. The city wa overflowing with a tumul'iion.-' popui Mv emissaries informed me that the treasure f the Temple had been cnipf-v cu in bribing the people. The (hoot r was pressing. A Roman centurion had been insulted. I wrote to the prefect of Syria, requesting a hundred foot soldiers and the same number of cavalry. He declined. I saw mvself alone with a handful of veterans in the midst of a rebellious city too weak to suppress disorder, and having no other choice left than to tolerate it. They had siezed upon Jesus; and the sedicions rabble, although they knew they hail nothing to fear from the Pretorium, believing, on the fdilh of their leaders, that I winked at their sidition, continued vociferating: "Crucify him, crucify him!" Three powerful parties at that lime had combined together against Jesu. First, the Ilerodians and Saducees, whose seditious conduct appeared to have proceeded from a double motive: they hated the Nazarene, and were impatient of the Roman yoke. They could never forgive me for having entered their holy city with banners that bore the image of the Roman emperor; and although, in this instance I had committed a fatal error, yet the sacrilege did not appear less heinous in their eyes. Another grievance also rankled in their bosoms. I had proposed to employ a part of the treasure of the Temple in erecting edifices of public utility. My proposal was scowled at. The Pharisees were avowed enemies of Jesus. They cared not for the Governor; but they bore with bitterness the severe reprimands which the Nazarene had, during three years been continually throwing out against them wherever hf wr.t. Too

weak and pusillanimous to act by themselves they eagerly embraced the quarrel

ol the ilerodians and Saducees. Besides these three parties, I had to contend against a reckless and profligate populace, always ready to join in a sedition, and to profit by the disorder and confusion that result therefrom. Jesus was dragged before the Council of the Priests and condemned to death. It was then that the Iligh'Priest, Caiaphas, performed a derisory act of submission. Hesent his prisoner to me to pronounce his condemnation and secure his execution. I answered him that, as Jesus was a Galileean, the affair came within Herod's jurisdiction, ordered Jesus to be sent thither. The wilv Tetrarch professed humility, and testing bis deference to the lieutenant of Caesar, he committed the fate of the man to may hands. Soon my palace assumed the aspect of a besieged citadel; every moment increased tbe number of seditions. Jerusalem was inundated with crowds from the mountains of Nazareth, the towns ot Galilee, and the plains of Esdielon. All Judea appeared to be pouring into that devoted city. 1 had taken to wife, a girl from among the Gauls, who pretended to see into futuriiv. Weeping, and throwing herself at mv feet, "Beware," said she to me, "beware, and touch not that man, for he is holy. Last night, I saw him in a vision. He was walking on the waters he was living on the wings of the wind. He spoke to the tempests, to the palm trees, to the fishes of the lake all were obedient lo him. Heboid! the torrent of Mount Cedron ilows with blood tbe statues ol CVsar are soiled with the filth of the gotnonhe the columns of the Pretorium have "riven way, and the sun is veiled in mourning like a vestal in the tomb! O, Pilate! evil awaits thee. If thou wilt not listen to the words of thy wife, dread the curses of a Roman Senate dread the frowns of Crrsar!" Hy this time my marble stairs groaned under the weight of the multitude. The Nazarene was brought back to me. I proceeded lo the Hall of Justice, followed by my guards, and asked the people in a ssvere ton;, what they demanded? "The death of the Nazarene," was their reply. For what crime? "He has blasphemed; he hath prophesied the ruin of the tern pie; he calls himself the Son of God the Messiah the King of the Jews." Roman justice, said 1, punisheth notsuch offences with death. "Crucify him, crucify him!" shouted forth the relentless rabble. The vociferations of the infuriate multitude shook the palace to its foundation. One man alone appeared calm in the midst of the tumult. He was like unto the Statue' of Innocence placed in the temples of the Euniinidi.-.'. It was the Nazarene. After many fruitless attempts to pro tect him from the fury of his merciless persecutors, I had the baseness to adopt a measure which at that moment, appeared to be the onlv one that could save his life. 1 ordered him to be scourged; then calling for a ewer I washed my hands in presence of ill c 'clamorous multitude, thereby signifying to them my disapprobation of the deed. Hut in vain. It was his life that these wretches thirsted after. Often, in our civil commotions, have I witnessed the futious animosity of the multitude; but nothing could ever be compared to what I beheld in the present instance. It might have been trulyjsaid that, on this occasion, all the phantoms ol the infernal regions had assembled together at Jerusalem. The crowd appeared not to walk; they were borne 'off and whirled as a vortex, rolling along like living waves, from the portal of the Pretoti'im even untoMt. Zionwith howlings, screams, shiieks and vociferations, such as were never heard t idier in the se ditions of Panonia, or in the tumults of the Forum. Hv degrees the day darkened like a winter twilight, such as had been seen at the death of the great Julius Caesar. it was likewise towards the ides of March I, the contemned governor of a rebellious province, was leaning against the column of my basilisk, contemplating athwart the dreary gloom, this Theory of Tarlatus dragging to execution the innocent Nazarene. All around me was a desert. Jerusalem had vomited forth all her in dwellers through the furneral gate that leads to the Gemoniai. An air of Oesolation and sadness enveloped me. My guard had joined the cavalry, and the centurian, to display a shadow of power, was endeavoring to maintain order. I was left alone and mv breaking heart admonished me. that what was passing at that moment appertained rather to the history of the gods than to thai man. Loud clamors were heard proceeding from Golgotha, which borne on the winds, appeared to announce an agonv such as never had been beard by mortal ear. Dark clouds lowered over the pinacle of the Temple, and their large ruptures settled over the city and covered it as with a veil. So dreadful were the sins that were manifested, both in the heavens and on the earth, that l)ior.ysitis, the Areopcgite, is reported lo have exclaimed: -'Either the .'lu'hor of Xaturc is svfl-rin!, or the I'nirtnc in falling apart.1" "Towards the firt hour of the night.1

I threw my mantle around me, and went down into the city towards tho gate of Golgotha. The sacrifice had been consummated. The crowd were returning

home; still agitated, it is true, but gloomy sad, taciturn, desperate. What they had witnessed, had struck them with terror and remorse. I also saw my little Roman Cohort pais by mournfully, the standard bearer having veiled his Eagle in token of grief, and I overheard some of the soldiers murmuring strangs words which I did, not comprehend. Others were recounting prodigies almost similar to those which had so often mole the Romans with dismay by the will of the gods. Sometimes groups of men and women would halt; then looking back towards Mount Calvary, would remain motionless, in tho expectation of witnessing some new prodigyI returned to the Pretorium sad and pensive. On ascending the stair, the steps of which were still stained with the blood of the Nazarene, I perceived an old man in a suppliant posture, and behind him several women in tears, lie threw himself at my feet and wept bitterly. It is painful to tee an olJ man weep "Father," said I to him mildly "who are you, and what is your request?" I am Joseph of Atimatbea," replied he, "and I am come to beg of you, on my knees, the body of Jesus of Nazareth." "Your prayer is granted," said 1 to him; and at tbe same time, ordered Manlius to take some soldiers w ith him, to superintend the interment, less it might be profaned. A few days afterwards the sepulchre was found empty. The disciples of Jesus published all over the country that he bad risen from the dead as he had foretold. A last duty remained for me to perform, it was to communicate to Caesar the details of this deplorable event. I did it the same night that followed the fatal catastrophe and had just finished the communication when the day began to dawn. At that moment the sound of clarions playing the air of Diana, struck my ear. Casting my eyes towards the Cesarean gate, 1 beheld a troop of soldiers, and heard at a distance, oilier trumpets sounding Caesar's march. It was the reinforcement that had been promised me two thousand chosen men, who, to hasten their arrival, had marched all night. "It has been decreed by the Fates," cried I. wringing my hands, "that the great iniquity should be accomplished that for the purpose of averting tho deed of vesterdav, troops should arrive to day! Cruel destiny, how thou sportest with the affairs of mortals! Alas! it was but too true, what tho Nazarene exclaimed when writhing on the cross: .111 is eonstfinmatci!!'" Yet another Whig' Triumph. Glorious result. Phode Jjand election. Another great battle has been won, and the Whigs are again victoiious. The great principles' of tbe constitution, ever maintained by the Vhigs, have been contended for by tbe Spartan baud in Rhode Island, and saved from the fangs of despotism and agrarian madness. The result of this election proves that the whig party cannot be divided, as was calculated on by their opponents. The strength and energy of both parties have been brought out, and the decision is forever conclusive against the destructives. The following are the returns as given bv the Providence Journal of April 1 9th. In addition we learn by private bands that Hlock Island, one of the very strongest dependencies of Jackson-Yati Hurenism, rave onlv four votes majority for the Tories: a Whigain cf some hundreds. We condense the report of the Jour nal. FOR GOVERNOR. Sprague, (W.) Francis, 'Loco) 22 towns' 2590. 2J92 In four towns, tho majority only is given. Prov idence has elected her whole charter ticket. There were several sc.it'cring votes for Governor, which we have set down with those given for Francis. The Whig Senate received probably from 3 to 1(1(1 votes more than Sprague; and many of those cast fir Francis had on them the Whig Senate. At the last Gubernatorial contest, which was in lK!fi, the whole number of votes for Governor, was 7151. of which John Hrown Trancis had -1020; Tristam Purges 2I.'S 1, scattering 171. Majority tor I rancjs ;o,. The Whigs run no tickut at the spring election 1H37. The beae.tio.- of" tlic Syi.-troa-ury ys!pni nrp bccoiaiu mere apparent every i!,iv. J he wnolr revenue uf :!' Government is eoljeeteil in gold ret silver, 1'iit this bin! stulT i only to pay the salaried o.Ticcra of cnveniment, members of Conr;rrs. &e., v bite tbe war worn veterans of the evolution must r.Tiee their pensions in rass. An old pione. r ie thfi neijhborlioml ol fli-m. whose name is identified with that of Daniel Boon. u! iSinion Kenton, who endured in his youth an Indian captivity ot live years, lias str'cd to us that be recently applied for his pension, to the at;ent of the Pension otlice in New Albany, and a t'd'lhv the stih-trrnrurf r, tha the could jny him

nothing but paper money. After remonstrating against this injustice in vin, the old man accepted the Government shin-plastcra and said to himself, no douLt, this is the reward I have gotten, for my devotion to the cause of General Jackion and Martin Van Buren; as he had always been the

unwavering friend of both. Indiana Monitor. CC'C urtnr or a Steamboat Captaijt. The captain of a New Haven steamboat, who started for N. York immediately after the late Connecticut election, raised a large toarl, on arriving at the latter place, with the inscription 'Tlic lucufuros have got it." The N. Y. locos, serin;; the inscription, leaped on board the boat w ith the greatest exultation and eagerly rushed up to the captain with the inquiry "Have tee realty ji:l it"'' "Yes," saiil tbe captain drily, "you have ijot a confounded licking." Lou. Journal. DOINGS IN NEW ORLEANS. We copy the following from the IS'ew Orleans Merchant of the the 20th ult. New Orleans little thinks how materially she would promote her own interests by establishing a more energetic police: CRIME AND MYSTERY. Crime is manifestly fearfully increasing among us. Robberies, and even murder has been rife within two or three weeks last past; and what is worse the authorities of those places where they occur are perfectly regardless of the fact. On the second or third day of the Races a man was found dead in the reav of the Catholic cemetery, he had evidently been murdered for his money. A single paper was found on his body from which it appeared that his name was J. D. Johnston. On the first of the week a blnck boy brought a note to Bishop's Hotel, signed "A Coleman," in which was one purporting to bo from J. 1). Johnston, which sOted that he was compelled to leave in a hurry, and had not lime to call for his baggage, and requested that it might be given to Mr. Coleman, who would pay his bill. Tho note signed A. Coleman asked for his bill and stated that the money would be senl by the boy who would take the baggage. The bill was sent and a watch placed upon the boy. The two notes were in th same hand writing, though the one was a back hand and the other a slope. Tha first boy was lost sight of and got away. In the evening another boy came with the money and another note from Mr. Coleman for the trunk; now Mr. J. had no irunk, only a pair of saddlebags. This boy w as detained for the purpose of calling the police of the 2nd Municipality, but before the arrival of an oiTieer, the boj took the hint and attempted to run away, but was caught and carried to the Munici pality Hall, but was afterwards liberated on promising to point out his employer. On Wednesday, still another bov brotieht - -a another note from Mr. Colman, asking if the money had hern received, and if it had, to send the "trunk;"' an answer was returned that the money had been received and passed to the credit of Mr. Johnston, and (hat his baggage could not be sent without a personal application. This boy was traced to the Lece where lie stood some time in front of the steamer Duckeye; and at length tan on board, but a few moments afterwards could not bo found. Here rests this mysterious affair. Whether any further steps w ill or have been taken, to unravel the circumstance, we know not. V stranger from Kentucky was doeoycd from his flat boat, lying at Lafayette, by one gang of villains, while their comrades went on board and almost beat the young man they found there to death, and robbed the owner of 93000 in notes and specie, but were discovered, and pursuit made and continued, until they were forced to drop the specie in order to effect their escape with the paper money, which they accomplished, by running; into the swamp between this city and Carrolton. Several houses have been entered in the night within a week, and the inmates robbed of money, watches, &.C. The races brought together gamblers and all other hinds of robbers and rascals, and it behoves the authorities to bo on tho alert, as some are yet left behind. .li.icrican Cotton Goods. It is stated in the Boston Advertiser, that the export of cotton goods from ibis country to South Anieiica. China, and the Islands, has amounted for several years to about S3, 000,000 per annum. The exports from England of the same kind of goods, in 1837, were much less than usual, owing it is said, to the competition of American fabrics. American cotton goods are preferred abroad to English goods of the same quality, and there appears to be no reason to doubt, that in a few years they will be brought into successful competition with the English in Every market. Lou. Jour. .Appointment by the Governor. James Harrington, Esfj. of this place, has received arid accepted the appointment of Canal Fund Commissioner of Indiana, made vacant by the ret-iyantion of Samuel Hanna who retire on account of ill heallh. Mr. F. is an old and tstcrmed citizen cf Vigo county and his appointment, will, withoutdouht; pivr satisfaction, not enIv to his numerous personal friends, but, also, to the friends of our Internal Irnprevemerit system throughout the state. His general ability and well known liabits of industry, are the beit guarantea that the dutins imposed will ho ably and faiiifrjtrv executed. Wabatk Courier.