The Wabash Courier, Volume 3, Number 28, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 March 1835 — Page 2

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MARCH 12, 1885.

FRANCE.

The complexion of the news from France (says the Natioflal Intelligencer) is more favorable to the preservation of peaceful relation* between that country and this which, as we believe it to be now sincerely the desire of the discreet men of all parties in this country, will, we are persuaded, be universally acceptable to onr reader*. The latest date of papers which had reached France from America at the list aceounts was the 25th of December. The Report of the Foreign Relations Committee of our Senate was made on the 6th January, and it was definitely acted upon on tho 14th of the sam* month. We scarcely entertain a doubt that) on the arrival in Paris of authentic accounts of those proceedings, the Bill ef Indemnity will be promptly acted upon, and the Treaty carried into full effect. J* tp.i ifiF ..

EXPEDITION.

The last mail brought us the National Intelligencer and United States Telegraph, of the 9tb alt., exactly one month from Washington! They must certnialy have been put into the fast mail/' Some knave on the road, dignified with the name of Postmaster, kept them in some corner of his office, for two weeks at least.

«THBgJWN*"

This is the title of a new paper, just established at Washington, by Messrs. Leaxmed

Fincknkt,

John Davib (the present Governor of Massachusetts) ha* been elected a Senator in Congress by both branches of the Legislature of that State. J. Q. ADAMS, was his competitor.

The last number of the Richmond Whig says "The news from Washington, within a day or two, has annoyed our Van Btrren friends extremely. We have never seen gentlemen so cast dotrn. They feel lis &o adventurers in th* South Sea scheme may be supposed to have felt, after its explosion. The impression is unequivocal, decided, universal, that the game is out with Van Burenism In Virginia!'*

Editorial Convention.—We believe it is the general desire of our editorial brethren to have a Convention. There being no leader in this matter, there seems to be some difficulty in deciding upon the precise dijof meeting. As for ourself, we are favorable to the day propoifld by our fntndfl of the PftlUdiuitJi two nope that

dAywill

be finally decided upon to-wit: the first Mondav in May.—/na. American. [We would have no objection to the day mentioned by our friend of the American, but are not yet apprized that it will be perfectly agreeable to the Editors at Indianapolis to join in the Convention. They have, so far, maintained a dignified silence. In case the Editorial feternity of Indiana are to be deprived of the countenance of their cotemporariea at the seat of Government, it might be a question vahattar it would not be nrudent to hold the contemplated Convention elsewhere. To obtrude on the hospitality of any one, where it is so manifestly withheld, would not be in accordance with the feelings of those who may constitute the proposed meeting. We believe there is a very general feeling in fevor of the measure—we have not heard of one objection— and if the metropolitan Editors disapprove it—

let them say so. So much reserve, on a matter of this kind, is hardly warranted by the position trhioh tfcey occupy. We would again call the attention of our brethren to .this subject, and to the difficulties which are here presented as to the piece and time.

PUBLIC LANDS.

S Under the Congressional head, on the first page, the reader will find a report from the Committee an the public lands,conoorning such tracts as may have been defioicnt in quantity, from errors in the survey. Mr. Kinnaxd, of the Marion District, it will be seen, has the credit of bringing this matter before Congress. Though BO definite action was had on the bill at the late session, there is no reason to doubt its success at the next.

CUMBERLAND ROAD.

At the latest dates from Washington C^Sth February) no appropriation had passed the House of Representatives for the National Road. The same may be laid ef the Wabash appropriation.

MR* EWIXt? AND HIS BANK PROJECT. The following letter to a friend in this place hat been handed to u« for onr particular nottoe. Perhaps we have been somewhat remiss in withholding the light" which the writer is not disposed to hide under a bu*hel"—-even if we desired it. The faet is, in out editorial course we have always leaned to the side of mercy—hare withheld many facts calculated to mortify^ bat which, at the same time, coold subserve no public good. Though this course may not please •fery one, it consoles ourself, and will not be departed from on slight grounds. We publish the letter, however, as all the information note at hand on the subject to which it refers:

Dmf

and

late publishers of the North Ameri

can," an Administration print. The Sun" will support Hvon L. Whitb

for the next Presi

dency. The first No. (loaned to us by a friend) gives evidence of great ability, and is neatly and correctly executed. There are now two papers published at the Seat of Government supporting Mr. White.

March

A CAjrWDAT*.

1 jKXMs£~below aa interesting correspondence!**4Vreen the Tennessee Delegation ia Cengress ai»d Hugh L. White. From this it w»H be seen that Mr. White does not feel himself at libertr to decline any nomina»i«n which his fellow-citisens may make in hu behalf.

His letter is a neat, modest, and jnsl response to the inquiry addressed to him by bis fellow-citizens, in relation to the Presidency. All the Representatives from Tennessee, except two, joined in subscribing to the letter:

From the KnoxvilU Rtgister. WABHIHOTOK, F*B. 2,1835.

Dear Sir: Weiaclosetoyoa, for publication, a correspondence between u» and onr colleague. Judge White.

The reasons which mdaced as to address him are disclosed in our letter. We now lhink it correct that what we have done upon the subject of the next Presidency, should be known to our constituents. Onr preference has not been concealed either at home

here.

The Hon. Hugh L. White.

ever not

7, 1835.

girt As onr friend Dewling has given publicity to most of Mr. Ewing's doing* io Congress, why not publish the rote at length, had on the 11th ult. on Ewing's Bank project, and on whioh be has been laboring so hard for the last two years. You no donbt saw the result. The Tote stood

Fbr Mr. J?t project. Against it. On* (himself) 189! What a death blow to a favorite! I wish "yon would enquire of friend Dowling on the sub ject. The People are entitled to the whole

Credketr# Liul*—The Colonel wee pre-

acDt at the splendid rout lately given by Geo. IGrwi, at Washington, and waa induced to dasrae, or rather attempt to dance, in a quadrille. The •figure was intricate* and the Colonel got off the "trail. Turning to his partner—* laagbiog, fan 'loving girl—he apologised for his error, and remarked, with ch*racteri«t«o drollery of expression, that be was'nt ascksdsestsd in dancing, although he eoakl stand op to the plain work mighty perpendicular, bat" con tinned be, "when you coM te tfct icttntyte

Met

I aqwtt."

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We have believed, and still

do, that the people we represent think with as upon this subject, ana that we would have been faithless to them and ta ourselves if we had not, in frankness, so stated, to all those with whom we have conversed.

While the friends of others were openly, and unceasingly pressing their claims, and using every endeavor to put down all opposition, under a pretenoe that the republican party must not be divided, we believed that we would be considered as acting with duplicity if we reference lor our colleague, and at the same professed a preference time allegeo, that he ought not to be named as he had

chance for success, ana that using his name would only distract and divide the party." We have for some time believed, and still do, that be is the choice of a majority of the republican party, if the great body of the people are permitted, for themselves, to express their opinion.

Any agency we have had in this matter has been for the purpose of allowing those who have the right to choose to make their choice

contrivance

freely, untramelled by any

of those who wish to b«

for,

3e hereafter provided

With sincere esteem, we are, Your obedient servants. WM. M.INGE,

JOHN BELL, JAMES STANfEF£R, LUKE LEA, *•:-, 1' JOHN B. FORESTER. DAVID W. DICKINSON, BALIF, PEYTON. DAVID CROCKETT, ,, W.C. DUNLAP, SAMUEL BUNCH, JOHN BLAIR,

Frederick S. Heiskell, Esq. «4 Editor Knoxville Register.

Washington, Dec. 29, 1834.

Dear Sir Yon cannot be unapprised that for some time past your name has been frequently mentioned as a suitable person to succeed the present Chief Magistrate ofthe United States.

Being your colleagues in Congress since the commencement ofthe present session, we have been repeatedly asked what were the sentiments of our own State upon the subject, and more frequently, what were your own wishes, and what would likely be voui course, should public epinion seem to require the use of your name as a candidate and fears are nften expressed, that vou would not give your consent.

Upon this latter point we are at some loss what answer to give. It is our wish not to deceive ourselves, or to Tie the means of deceiving others we will therefore esteem it a favor ifyou will put us in possession of your wiahe* and determination*.

Very respectfully, Sir We are your ob't. Servants, WM. M.INGE, .. JIALIE PEYTON,

SAMKS STANDEFJER,

JOHN BLAIR, WM. C. DUNLAP, c* SAMUELBUNCH, JNO. BELL. DAVID CROCKETT. JOHN B. FORESTER. LUKE LEA, DAVID W. DICKINSON.

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Washington, Dec. 30, 1834.

Gentlemen Your note dated on yesterday was handed me a few minutes since. I am aware that fftr some time past my name has been occasionally mentioned, in our own State, aud elsewhere for the office you mention. I had never supposed it would be so far acceptable to the public as to render an application to me necessary, to ascertain my wishes or determination. pains iu nev^tMn.. rv*" ,wf*:'" am perhaps less acquainted with

Not having taken any pains to ascertain public opinion upon that subject, I am perhaps less acquainted with the »entiment» ol even our own Stale than Any of niv

colleagues.

As to my own wishes and determination, 1

yMo^fe^tWaf'Si %F.Un8.VnWmy_l,,e

rtiffiffnltv conscious ....

have ever wished to be President of the United States I have never knowinglv uttered a sentence, or done an act, for the purpose oflndncing any person to tninlc of me for that distinguished station. When the duties and responsibilities of the office are consigned, in my opinion, it is ap object more to be avoided than desired. I shall certainly never seek it while I have so little confidence in my own rapacity to discharge the duties ol it, as 1 now have. Those for whose benefit it was created have a right to fill it with any citixen they may prefer, provided ne is eligible by the Constitution and the person who would refuse to accept such an office, if ottered by the people of the United States, ought to have a much stronger hold upon public opinion than I can ever hope possess.

Mv most anxious wish is that, in any use you may^ think proper to make of my name, you may lose sight of every considetation except the public interest. 1 have had any

considetation except the _pu ..dd any agency in causing it to be used and df not feel that I would be. justified in directing the use of it to be discontinued. 1 can, however, with_ truth say, that if those political friends who have used it thus far, shall have reason to believe a further use of it will be an injury, instead of a'.benefit, to the country, and nsay choose to withdraw it, they will have wy hearty concurrence.

I am most respectfully, *, Your obedient servant, HUGH L.WHITE.

The Hon. Wm. Inge, Balie Peyton, James Standefer, John Blair, W. C. ftunlap, Samuel Bunch, John Bell, David Crockett, John H. Forrester, Luke Leafand David W. Dickinson, Esquires.

THE ARMY OF1)mCEfHOLDF&S. The N. Y. Star publishes Mr. Calhoun's report on Executive Patronage, and says, all that is nsked-of the people of this country is to readte open their ears and eyes to the dangers thnt threaten the Union, by ollowing the General Government to possess an immensely increasing power, which, unless checked, must eventually swallow op the State Governments. Tho Star also says—The preseut is a orisis in the historj of our country. A daring plot has been for some time in agitation, between the Albany Regency aud the Kitchen Cabinet at Washington,to unite the power and patronage of New York and of the General Government, to coerce the opinion of men in support of the Executive power and the succession. In proof of this, we state that an Buren has sent orders to his committees at Tammany Hall to make out a list of every man in Office opposed to his election as President, and to send the same to Washington by a delegation, »n order that the removal* may take place! and it has been done!!!

Freedom of opiniontamong men in office, is no longer known in our country,and the government is administered for the benefit of the rulers, and not of the people. The army of .placemen and pensioners are all to be brought into the field as mercenaries,and of them maybe said,as Fredrick tho Great raid to one of his ministers, "Look at that iwrmy of 80,000 men there is not a man among them who has not more bodily strength than you or I, and many of theea equal in poiat of capacity and knowledge, and yet they are all governtd, and submit in fear and dread.—

Why? It is the law of habit and discipline. ere it it not for this,either might take my place,and compel me to take hit,

IM*d,

At Bloomington, Iod. on Monday, the 2d instant, in the 19th year of his aye, ANSON WRIGHT, eldest son of

Saxxoh

Wright,

Esq. of this place. The higbteat eulogy that can be paid to thoae who are thus cut down in the very spring-time of existence is—that they were dutiful children—gentle companions, and indnstrioos students. All this may be truly said of youog Mr. Wright, who, had his life been spared, would doubtless prove aa honor nod a comfort to hit toil and friends. He was, indeed,a promising and acntable yootb—ft»r whose rnamory, old and yooog, in this wwMHUi tytyjB cherish a laeting regard

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Jfr, Dotcling Permitone who, Ikoogk a subscriber to .your paper, or holding, generally, the same political sentiments with your own, takes pleasure, nevertheless, in numbering himself among your personal friends,to Mt a favor at your hands. It is one which the writer, knowing as be flatters himself he does, well, your sentiments and feelings, is persuaded will not be denied. It will be readily and ebeerfully granted— and not merely as an act of formal cAurtesy to a political opponent, who is a personal friend—but as an act of justice to the individual whose name I have placed at the head of this article that the public may be informed, through the medium of your columns, of the bold and able stand taken by this representative of a part of the people of Indiana, in vindicating, not his immediate constituents alene, but a large portion, if not the whole body of the people of tbe West,against a most invidious and shameful attack, alleged to have been made upon their character. I ask of you, sir, to republish in your paper a speech recently delivered by Mr.

Hakweoak,

Consider, sir, for a single moment, the circumstances under which this soul-siirring addres's was delivered. The West was attacked—attacked by one famed far and wide for tbe bitterness of his invective, his cutting sarcasm, and blighting, withering denunciations—ono from whose contact in debate the timid shrink with dread, and before whom the boldost have.,been made to quail.

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Hast ever seen Tristam Burgess in debate, Mr. Editor? Hast remarked (you mast have done so, if you have seen him) his grey, cold, wolfish—— I bad almost said fiendish eye, when provoked, and under high excitement? (last observed tho peculiar contour of his face—the ulmost demontauui •Kpremion for which if ft' so remarkable, when *«uaa^roUod pas

—16.

in the House

of Representatives of tbe United States, in reply to certain uncalled for, and—to applj to them the very mildest term—illiberal remarks of Mr. Tristam Burgeis of Rhode Island, in reference to our citizens—a speech which does equal credit to bis head and to bis heart shadowing forth, as it roost strikingly does, from begining to end, tbe brilliancy of bis genius, the force of his intellect, and the ardor of his attachment to "his own native West"—a speech teeming and replete in every sentence, and almost every line, with burning eloquence, and the breathings of patriotism—with language tbe most beautiful and forcible, yet tbe most simple and affecting— with paustjc and deserved retort, tempered by moderation and dignity—with finished imaifibry, and harmoniously rounded periods—a speech, in a word, which I hesitate not to assert, would have done no discredit, as an extemporaneous production—and such was this—of those most brilliant luminaries of "the Emerald Isle" —the land of genius and of patriotism—and the birth place also, if I am not misinformed, of the aneestry of Mr. H.—of a Gratt&n, a C«rranf a Phillips, or a Burke. 4. .-A

This, sir, may seem high praise and yet I boldly declare that it is well merited, and none too high as every sandid man will readily ,1 think, admit, having first taken the precaution to shake from his mind the party or personal prejudices by which it may be surrounded and such every citizen of the West should do in a case like this, where all having been alike sneered at, wcre^so promptly and ably defended. 5^5- f5

sion ?u* SK/t• Jt •It has been figuratively, but most nptly and truly said of Mr. Burgess, by one well read in the human heart, in allusion to the turbulence of his passions, and his frosted, whitenod locks, that the fires of Etna slumbered beneath the snow that capped its peak. With equal aptitude and truth, he might have carried the figure still further, and added—too often do those fires burst forth, and in their wild, impetuous career, soil and destroy the effect of that pure and beau tiful superstructure, which had previously added so greatly to the grandeur and sublimity of the scene.

These reinfftks may appear to some as being too severe but in the utmost sincerity of my heart, I believe them to be deserved—and not the result of prejudice against Mr. Burgess. If know myself, there are many—very many, able and honorable men espousing the same political principles with Mr.Burgcss,to whom I om always ready to do, and have done, again and again, full justice, for their splendid efforts in their cause. Of him—having repeatedly seen his face when speaking, and conned it closely—I have tried to, but cannot think well. Thero has always appeared to me something so forbidding and repulsive—so utterly heartless in tbe expression of his countenance and particularly towards those who may have happened to provoke his irr, as to form an insurmountable barrier to tbe approach of good feeling.

It was to such a man as this,then,tliat the youth ful Representative from Indiana—almost, if not the very youngest member of tbe ITonse, felt himself called to respond, on the spur of the mo ment, in defence of his slandered fellow-citixens. How he acquitted himself—what a thrilling ef fe«t bis sudden and unexpected effort must have produeedjipon the House—and what thorns and stings it roust have carried to the heart ef Mr.Burgess,if it be not entirely impervious,! leave to be determined by each individual for himself, after a perusal of the speech.

To my mind, it places the people of the West under obligations to Mr. Hannegan, which ought to be of an enduring character and affords am pie evidence of his fearless spirit—and his possession of talents of the highest order as aa Ora tor. [We shall publish, In^bi# next, the speeeh Mr. Hannegan, not only in compiiance with the request of an esteemed friend, but for tbe para monnt claim which the speeeh presents, as an independent, eloquent, and manly defence of the Western People. We cordially agree in opinion with onr correspondent, and congratulate Mr.

Hannegan on this effort to defend "his native West11' from the snwrs of men wbo know bnt lit tie of its generous and upright citixens.-—[Ed W. Ccttrier.]

The Editor of the Timea asks, "will the Edi tors of the Palladium tell us in what particular part of Mr. Newman's system his conscience is to b« found?" Without pretending to fix tbe precise spot, where this gentleman's ooescieoee, or that of any other person's is located, wa would venture to bet Something that it is not, by any possibility, lower in the system than the Editor's brains.—PlUsdivm.

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Tweaty-Tkfrd Coiirew,) SECOND 8K88VON.

IN SENATE—FEB..95. ...r

EXECCTIVB patronage.

The bill to repeal the first and second sections of the act to limit the term of office of certain officers therein named, was read a third time, and, en tbe question of its passage, -T

Mr. EWINO asked for the Yeas and Nays, which were ordered. The question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and decided as follows..

YEAS—Messrs. Bell, Benton, Bibb, Black, Calhoun, Clay, Clayton. Ewing. Freltnrhoys«-n, Goldsborough. Kent. King, of Ga., Leigh, McKean, Manguin. Moore, Naudain, Poindexter, Porter, Prentiss, Preston, Robbins, Silsbee, Smith, Southard, Swift, Tomhnson, Tyler, Wagraman, Webster, White—31.

NAYS—-Messrs. Brown, Buchanan, Cothbert. Hill, Hendticks. Kane, King of Ala.. Knight, Linn. Morns, Robinson, (toggles, Shepley, Tallinade, Tipton,

No one. I piesume, sir, can mistake the purpose tor which these depositions have been procured. The evident design is to fix on roe the most infamous of al crimes, that of having been an,necessary.before the fact to an attempt to take the life of the Chief Magistrate by the'hand of an assassin! A charge so monstrous, and so

repugnant to the tenor of my past life, resting simply on the authority of an anonymous letter, the columns of a newspaper, might well be placed to the general account of the calumnies of the day, which have of late been so freely cast on me, and as such would scarcely merit contradiction from me. But the investigation which I have thus far given to the conspiracy against my character, has enabled me to trace the authority on which the statement in the letter referred to was foiinded. to a ofthe House of Representatives froan Rhode Tsland, and the depositions therein spoken of have been t*ken atthe instance of the President himself. Having these facts. I deem it t. be duty which owe to ruyself, to my constituents, to society at large, and to the Sen ate, to ask the appointment of a special

am further authorized to say

that other testimony of the Hindis ejected. Your veTy ob't serv t. DU1 EL J. rLAKL-b. Tbe letters having been read by the SecretaTi

Mr. CLAY rose and said, that the communication which had just been read could inspire no other sentiments in the bosom of every Senator present, but those ofthe deepest regret. He had hoped, when he saw the article, to which the letter of the honorable Senator referred, in a newspaper, that it was without the slightest foundation and he was unwilling yet to believe in the possibility ofthe truth of the statement contained in the accompanying letter: That ex parte affidavits,implicating the character of a Senator ofthe United States should have been drawn without notifying him-without the slightest intimation that they were to be taken and that thev had b««n pronuwl ,,«• inttnnr.s

IRSSI'SUK

was not to be believed but upon the highest and most authentic evidence. He would say it was not possible for him yet to credit the statement, imposing as was the form in which it was presented. It was impossible for him to credit that any hupan being could conceive of such a plan for injuring a fellow-citizen—without noticewithout the smallest opportunity to him, to procure affidavits from persons unknown, and put them away, to be used on some subsequent occasion, who# it might be impossible to contradict their statements, or to adduce any exculpatory evidence.

He w«8 most reluctant to believe it,Hnd would not believe it, but upon higher evidence than that which was exhibited, respectable as it was. It was sufficient, however, to form the basis of an inquiry. And the communication which had been read called upon the Senate to perform a most painful and unpleasent duty: And this, when there was a remnant of but seven or eight days before the termination ofthe session,and the close of the official existence, at least for the present, ef the Senator who stood implicated. The lime, therefore, within wichh the investigation was to be made, it waste be regretted, was extremely circumscribed. Short as it unfortunately was, there could not be two opinions as to the course which the Senate was bound to take. Its duty to its own character and dignity, and t* all concerned, demanded the investigation.

If it were possible to believe, and it should turn out on the investigation to be established, that the Senator had had the slightest participation in the attrocious attempt to assassinate a fellow citizen, and he the President of tbe United States, the Senate would be ealled upon to perform the painful duty, indicated by tho Senator himself, of purging the body of such an unworthy member.

On the contrary, if the result of the inquiry should be, as he must believe it would be, to establish that there is not the slightest foundation for the charge or if, as he must also hope, there is no ground for the allegation that the President has possession of ex parte affidavits, implicating the Senator, he would stand acquitted, and be in a condition to discharge the high duties, appertaining to his station.

It was doe, therefore, to the country, to the purity ofthe Senate, and to tbe cause of truth and justice, that the inquiry should be instituted.

Taking that view of tbe matter, en tbe spur of tbe occasion, (for the communication bad come upon him at rather an unexpected moment and be could have wished that some other Senator had taken charge of it,) be would move that a Committee be appointed, according to the request contained in the communication.

The Committee was then .ordered .by the unanimous vote of the Senate. Mr. Clay proposed that it consists of five aftd entreated the Senate to forebear extending towards him the accustomed urbanity generally shown to the mover of a proposition, by leaving his name off tbe Committee.

Tbe Senate proceeded to ballet for a Committee, when it was found that the following Senators were elected: Messrs. Smith, Man gum, King, of Georgia, Wright and Tyler. [The following are tbe depositions alloded to in the letter of Gov. Poindexter. Mr. P. has brother living with him, wbo, it is snidery much resembles Richard Lawrence, tbe individoal charged with attempting the life of the Pre«dw»t.]

Durraicr or

Comtwwa,

wit-*

Washington Connty,

Oa this 13lh day of February. 1835, personally appeer •d Dcmd Stewart, befim me the subscriber a jwtsee of

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January last

Wright

THE HON. GEORGE POINDEXTER. Tbe CHAIR laid before the Senate a letter from the How. Gkobgk Poiitdxxtkb, in the folterms:

Washington

Citt, Fk».

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21st, 1835.

Sir: I address you. as the presiding officer of the Senate, on a subject involving a criminal charge, highly in—i if true,ought iurious to my moral character, and which to cause my expulsion from the august body of which I a a member. An article in the form of a letter from person in this city to his coirespondent in XVew Yoifk, has fonnd its way ieto the public punts, and has already been widely circulated throughout the country alleging "that the Administration was possessed of depositions taken fiom three individuals who swear tnal Richard Lawrence, the assassin, was seen by theni in the irivate room of the Hon. George Poindexter, the two ays immediately anterior to his attempting the life ol Gen. Jackson."

C0™™uJ*e:

clothed with powers to send foi perscns and papers. and to inquire into the truth or falsehood of the icharges imputed to me having relation to the Chief gistrate of the nation, that if found ge^XJ-.

l.™*?RO,on*

ger disgrace the seat which 1 occupy ia tbis body.

li ,h*rLt kse™ Washinoton, FKB. 21, 1835. Hon. Gkobok PoiNDKXTEa,

In reply to your note, which I received this morning, in ai liLrity to state, in answer to the interrogatory iir.h you have propounded, "in whose hands did you see the affidavits of which you speak, that the

tad fortfcseeeatf afcrewJd. snd m£dii oalh

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lexter's pMMj.inConverMtion.^

ST£tV^RT.

Subscribed aad sworn to before me tbe day and year before written. ROBERT CLARKE. Justice-of the Peace.

District o* Colombia, Washington county, On this 13th day of February, 1835, personally »PP*« ed Mordecai Foy. before me the subscriber, justice ot the peace, in and for tbe county aforewid, and makes oath on the Holt Evangely of Almighty God, deposeth and saitln that his shop is opposite to the

Senator Poindexter, on Four and a Half street, and he, the deponent, hath seen Richard Lawrence, go in to Senator Peindexter's house and return out again at different times and particularlyon the Tuesdav previously to Lawrence's attempt

assassinate the President of the

United Slates, be this deponent, see the said Richard Liwreoce jo into Seimtor Poiodeiter'i houafc and

Subscribed asdsW9rB to before me the day and year befoie written. ROB'T.CLARKE, J.Peace.

LIST or ACTS, JOINT BfSOLOTION8,M. Of a general nature, passed at the last [nine^ccnfAj session of the general Assembly.

An act to amend the act entitled an act_ to amend an act entitled an act to establish a College in the State of Indiana. _.

An act to authorise the President and Directors oftne Farmers and Mechanics' Bank of Indiana to collect their debts for a period therein named.

An act to amend an act to regulate trials of the right of pioperty," approved hebruary 1,1834. An act to amend an act entitled "an act retulatingthe practice in chancery," approved February 10,1831.

An act to amend an act entitled an act for the inspection of beef and salt." approved January 24,1829. A joint memorial on the subject, of a National Hospia

A memorial and joint resolution in regard to the Pottowattomie and Miami Indian* in this State. A memorial and joint resolution of the General Assembly ofthe State* of Indiana, praying for further donation of the public domain to assist in the completion of Wabash and Erie Canal, and in the construction of such other works of internal improvement as will have a direct tendency to open a line of communication between the Wabash and Ohio rivers. ..

A memorial nnd joint resolution

a^dav t«

were by me read at the House of the President of the States they were handed to roe, ini hi» presence, friend of his, by me'rettirned to the President, and were )ut into his hands by the affiants themselves, as 1 have jeen informed by him and

the General As

sembly of the State of Indiana, soliciting aid to improve the great northwestern chain ofconiniunication.from the Maumee bay in Ohio to the rapids ot the Illinois ''ver.

A memorial and joint resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana on the subject efthe White Water canal.

An act to abolish the office of agent of the three per cent., fund. An act to amend an art entitled "an act to provide for the improvement, pf the navigation of tlie Y\ abash river."

A joint resolution relative to paying pensioners of Ina a An act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the improvement ofthe navigation of the Wabash river, approved February 1,1824. v.

An act relative to school commissioner deeds. An act to provide for the further prosecution of the Wabash and Erie Canal, and for other-purposes.

An act to amend an act entitled an act regulating the taking up of animals going estray, and water crafts and other articles ad rift," appieved Feb.9,1831.

An act for the relief ot purchasers of Michigan road and canal lands. An act to provide for the furnishing and preservation of the State House.

An act to provide for the taking the enumeration of the white male inhabitants above the age of twenty-one years.

An act authorizing a suit in behalf of the State of In diana against the Wabash Insurance company. Ajoint resolution of the' General Assembly of the State of Indiana relative to the Tippecanoe battle

^•Ajoint resolution on tbe subject of exchanging books in the several slates. Ajoint resolution for the relief of the canal commissioners.

A joint resolution relative te the State Library. A "joint resolution relative to the State House. An art supplementary to an act entitled an act for the further prosecution of the Wabash end Lrie canal, and for other purposes," passed the present session of the Legislature.

An act concerning the Wabash and Erie CanaJ lands. An act to amend an act entitled an act for the in

corporation of Cotfutv libraries." An actio amend the

act entitled an^act incoiporating

congressional townships, and providing for public schools therein, approved Feb. 2,1833. At aci to amend KM aci to regutme Ike muOt

•at

couhty business in the several counties in this State, approved Jnn. 19,1831. An act in furtherance of ao act to provide a fund for the encouragement of common schools," approved Feb 2,1832.

An act to amend the act to regulate general elections An art to amend an act entitled an act to regulate the jurisdiction and duties of justices of the peace, approved Feb. 10,1831.

An act supplemental to an act entitled an act regu latingthe practice in suits at law," approved Jan. OT, 1831.

An act making general appropriations for the year one thousand eight nundred and thirty-five. An act to provide for an equitable mode of levying Hie a S a

A joint resolution on the subject of the boundary line between Indiana and Michigan. ...... A joint resolution on the subject of the Militia. i,v,

A memorial and joint resolution of the Ganeral Assembly ofthe State of Indiana on the subject of a purchase of a tract of land from the United States.

A memorial asking a grant of land from the United 'States for certain purposes. A memorial and joint reselution to Congress on the subject of a canal down the valley of White river.

An act in Smrndment of the act appioved Jan. 22, 1824 entitled "an act authorizing tbe seizure of boaU and other vessels for debt" and the act in amendment of the same, approved February 1,1834.

A memorial and joint resolution of th# LegiiUtuw of Indiana, relative to the propriety of declaring Lafayette, on the Wabash river, a port of entry.

An act further regulating the jurisdiction and duties ofjustices of the peace. An act to cuitail the expenses on the Michigan road.

An act to amend "an act to regulate marriages"appioved Feb. 4,1831. An act in amendment to an net entitled an act con* cerning clerks," approved Feb. 1,1834.

An act to amend "ah act to orgamie Piobale Courts and defining the paweis and duties of executors, administratorsana guardians," approved Feb. 10,1831.

An act to amend an act entitled "an act, regulating the duties of juktices ofthe Peace," approved Feb. 10, 1831.

An act to abolish imprisonment for debt in cases of fea Ao act to amend an act relative to crime and punishment, approved Feb. 10,1831.

An act laying out all the organised territory to which the Indian title h»« been extinguished in this Stale into suitable number of counties, and for other purposes.

An act providing against trespassing animals. An act to amenifan act entitled an act regulating grist mills and millers, approved Feb. 10.1891.

An art for the encouragement of agriculture,

An act relative to the taking of depositions. An act to amend an act for the relic proved Feb. 10, 1831.

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An act to amend an art entitled an act incorporaralingcongressional townships, and providing for public Reboots therein, approved Feb. 2,1833.

An act making specific appropriations for the year 1835.

Jt will be seen by a report of the ohief engineer, which we copy from the Wabash Courier, that the misapprehension which existed in relation to the unexpended appropriations for the Cumberland road, originated in the ffrst report having been made before tbe returns from all the works were received by that department and as heavy drafts were made upon the treasury soon after tbe first report was made, it so changed the state of affairs as to render an additional appropriation necessary, which being discovered after the drafts were made, means were immediately taken to secure & further appropriation which will no donbt succeed.

Printing and Cap Papfer.

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received and for sale a lot of Printing paper, Mammoth and Imperial. The presses ofthe neighboring Counties can be /tarnished by us with the above articles, Also oa band an assortment of Cap Paper.

March 12-18 If

GOOD

Plough Boy

supply of McMnrran*sbeet soal and

March 13-11 tf

Wday

BLAKE be. BALL.

LEATHER. ply of McMnrrai

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Shoe, Bat,

Four and

wto Senator Poindertert attempt to asHalf street, and the TMsdsy oew he/this de-

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associated themselves fn tb® wliold-

and COMB business,

and have rented the np stairs of the large houso nccunied by BfUee and JVeirton, directly oppo lite MortJmi Smith', Book Store, where they »*n- j. Itirtfe and" entire now stock are now receiving

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Louisville. March l2-3mos28 .. (ty The Editor of the Lafayette Mercury will publish the above three months and cbarga Wabash Courier Office. .v

Stale of Indiana, County of ^ll°*

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Circuit Court, November Term, William Watkins, V$» nis Creditors. 1

THE

insolvency,

petitioner having filed his schedule and petition, praying the benefit of the act fer .»• the relief of insolvent debtors: Notice is here* .. bygiven,that the said applicant will, on the first day of the next term of this court,make application to have the benefit of said net extended to him, and for a final discharge under the provisions thereof: and it is ordered that a copy of. this order bo published ia the nearest public newspaper three weeks successively, at least sixty days prior to the said term.

A Copy. Attest. C. GILBERT, CPk. March 9-28wS

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For Rent, A convenient two story Dwelling HOUSE, on Water Street.

March 12—28 w8 C.GILBERT.

To Blacksmiths.

WEhaveon

hand two Blacksmith's Bellow#

of good quality, which we will sell low for cash, or on short credit. 1 -v, BftAKE & BALL..

March 19-5 tf %r

ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

undersigned has token out Letters of Administration on tho estate of Joseph Walden, late of Vigo county, Indiana, deceased. All persons indebted to said estuta are requested to make immediate paymeirt, and thosai having claims agasftst said estate, will present I them duly ncthentioated for settlement within one year. The estate is probably solvent.

ONresidence

JOSEPH BROWN, Adm'n 1

March 12—28w3 I

ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.

the 28th day of March, inst., at the late of Joseph Wnlden, deceased, in^ Harrison township, Vigo couaty, Ind. there will be offered at Public Vendue, the following^ property to-wit: Horses, Waggon, and Gears,H &©., and other articles too numerous to men^ytion. All sums over $3, a credit of 9 months willr be given to purchasers, by bond, with approved^ security, and all sums under $3, to be paid the day of sale.

JOSEPH BROWN, Adm'r,

March 12—28 3 I" Vi.

OF JFOKTUJYJE.

manager's Office,

WHEELING, VIRGINIA, FEB. 15th, 1835. .!

Examine for yourselves,—Our correspondents will find below one of the most brilliant and nttraetive Schemes ever offered to the public. Thi* scheme presents greater inducements than any* other sitfee the origin of Lotteries—there boing^ two moro numbers drawn from tho wheel thaw ever was drawn before, being a 75 number Lottery, and 14 drawn ballots. ».

Va. Dismal Swamp Canal lottery, CLASS NO. 9, FOR 1835. bRA WS AT ALEXANDRIA,SA TVRDA t' 21s* MARCH, 1835.

.'•V $40y000! tf

14 Drum Ballots in every 25 Ticket^,

75 Number Lottery—14 Drawn Ballots.

6RA1TOSCBEME. pr.

of $40,000 10,04)0 6,000 4,000 *3,000 2,540 1*^9,000

$40,000 10,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,500 2,000

i& 20 500 1«,000 Besides 400's, 30(Vs, 200's, 150's, 100's dtc. Whole Tickets only $10 Halves 5 Quarters 2,50y {^-Orders received until the 23d of Mnrch.^^0

We deem it unnecessary to give a list of all tho prizes sold at our Office during the last month, but will merely state thenar* of our hnving sold within tbe last 30 days, CAPITAL PRIZES amounting tt upwards of 100,000 DOLLARS, and among them a Capital of $12,000 sent to Cincinnati.

CLARKE it COOK, :f.

us jjggfits for the Managers. §t.\ March 1-27w3 *&'

Blake Sc Ball,

Ci URVIVING pnrtnersof the lute firm of LIN'. W TON, BLAKE 4- BALL, continue tho Wholesale and Retail business at their old stand. They have now on hand a good assortment or Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, which they will sell on liberal terms.

Blake 6,- Ball intend keeping Up the establish-" ment, and will receive their supplies from the East and South, regularly as heretofore. Their old customers and others aro invited to call upon them. Terre llnute, March i^-27 tf

SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.

WILL proceed to sell to the highest bidder at the Court House, in the town of Newport, Vermillion Connty, Indiana, on Wednesday tho 6th day of M*y next, seotion No, 16, in townsbid No, 18, north of range, No. 9, west. This section of land is situated directly on tbOL east bank of tbe Wabash river,ic the County of Vermillion, and is divided into convenient tracts,so' as to allow the purchaser of each tract (toe access to tbe Wabash river. Sale te commence between^ thohours of 10 o1clock A. M. and 3 o'clock P. Ify. of said day, and to continue from dajr to /ay until tbe whble is offered. 1

JAMES THOMPSON,

School Commissioner, Vermillion County* March 5-27 ts

ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.

ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Fri*» ttte 27th inst., at the Court House in Terre Haate, tbe interest whicb was of Nathaniel Robbins, deceased, in the South half ef the Sooth East quarter of section 34, township 13, North of range 9, West, in the county of Vigo, Indiana. There will be a%oredit of six months, by giving note with approved seeority. Sal* between the hours of 1 and 4 o'clock, P. M. Any further information concerning said proper* ty, can be had by applying to tbe administrator^

March 2—27w3 R* D. SKINNER. Blank Deeds (or tale at tbi« Office^,