The Wabash Courier, Volume 9, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 February 1841 — Page 2
THE WABASH COURIER
m- vi- Terre-Haute, End.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY go, l»*l
3 MR. WHITE'S SPEECH. The speech of A. 8. WHITE,Eeq.ourSenator in Congress, will he (band on the first page -r?hn per, and to it we respectfully H.rcct theatiert.on oi the reader. The subject is one °[?°nminn* of the West, an
A whatever may be the peculiar "°''^of,
People at larg* or howler hv ion, all must admit thai it treated moot aWybyMr WnrrB. That gentleman, we are proud to Mate, is fulfilling the highest anticipations of his friende.
0-Ga«9E EVANS (Whig) has been chosen U. S. Senator from Maine for six years from the4th of March next. -.
jj»An act providing for the draining of Lost Creek, aceo-ding to lie provisions of the law of 1837 and 38, was passed at the late session of the General Assembly. We shall publish it, so soon as received from Indjanopolis.
$CrA singular notion seems to prevail in some neighborhoods about the" Wabash Courier," in consequence of the Senior Editor having issued proposals /pr a new Whig paper at Indianapolis. We discover, from numerous inquiries made, that it is apprehended by some that, in the event of succcss, both establishments will be merged into one, and the publication of the Courier discontinued! Nothing can be farther from the designs of the Editors. There is. we believe, no establishment in the Slate on a firmer footing than theCourier nor is there in the Union a body of People more abie and willing to sustain a press than those for whose tastes one or both of its Editors have been catering for trine years past. Notwithstanding the hardness of the times, the circulation of the Courier is constantly and steadily increasing and the same may be said p( the advertising and Job Printing of the office.
Our readers may rest assured that, under no circumstances, will the contemplated establishment at Indianapolis interfere with the COUKIKR, or cause any withdrawal of anxiety for its permanence. The Junior (T. D.) so long connected with this paper, will continue as its Editor, devoting all his energies to a defence of those principles which have been his polar star in the adverse and triumphant conflicts of the past eleven years in Indiana. No human exertions uliall be wanted to render it even more efficient than formerly—tp increase its usefulness— to extend its circulation—to invigorate its defence of salutary Reform, and to build up the PARTY OF THE PEOPLE, On this,, our friends may confidcntlly calculate.
We arc standing aloof—quite silent, and, while they [the whigs] are manufacturing '^materials, we arc busily engaged in conveying thcin to the people— our associations will all reorganize after the 4th of March, and will be cut and dry for work for the coming campaign. We shall publish a paper called the "Hugo Paw," after the name that Daniel Webster cajied the working class."
The above is taken from a letter of sg*rt person aGlqbe*oflico at Washichmond Jeffersondoes the writer mean by
vowedly connected with the ington, nnd published in the ian. Who is"uw and wh imputing that "Huge lie to DANL. WEBSTER, and making it the title of a new paper? Is he so ignorant as not to know rtiat it was Mr. BUCKINGHAM, of the Boston Courier, \vho was first, wrongfully at that,) accused of having applied that expression to a portion of the People? A lie well stuck to, however, is considered nsgood as the truth in the estimation of such politicians as this letter writer: A paper, whose very title is based on a false inference, may he expected to eclipeein mendaciiy both thc"ExtraGlobo" and Kendall's Expositor.
CROSS CUT CANAL.
The amendatory act, in rcgnrd to this work, (so important to the citizens of Vigo,) will be found in another column. A word of explanation may be neccs«ary to understand its object. An attempt having been made to suspend or repeal the former act, on the alleged ground that it only provided for a mere mill stream, and not for a navigable Canal (a thing never contemplated by the Representatives of Vigo) the Inst one was introduced as a substitute for the retealing act, and carried in the House, by a large majority. The intentions of the citizens ol Vigo, in their memorial, could not be mistaken, and their Representatives, acting In good faith, introduced the./fr#t Bill, not doubting tnat the Canal was to be made navigable, in every sense of the term. Some gentlemen of the House entertaining doubts, (felt or li'igned,) that the company would not so construct the Canal as to give navigation, it was thought best to remove these doubts by further legislation. Wc con?iid$r the work placed on much more elevated ground by the last act, and hope the citizens will promptly prepare for the performance of their part of the contract.
MIAMI TREATY.
The Fort Wayne Times contains an extract of a letter from Washington city to a gentleman of that place, which states that the late treaty with the Miamiet, by Gen. Mit.not, has been submitted to the Senate, and is now under consideration in that body. The writer thinks it will be ratified but remarks: "It is probable, however, that on amendment may be necessary to prevent the debts, (accumulated since the treaty) from swnllowinBuptheirnnnuities. Varions considerations make it the policy and duty of the Government*. to preserve from the lien of these debts the anmtUiesto be paid to the Indians when west of the Mississippi., The object of this letter is to suggest to you that those who are now involving the Indians in iiew and heavy responsibilities, need not expcct the aid of the Government to secure their payment. The annuities provided by your treaty ought not, and mil not, I presume, be encumbered with this liability."
VAN BUREN NOMINATED!
We learn from the St. Louis Republican, that the Van Huren members of the Missouri Legislature held a meeting on the first instant, at which a Juries of resolutions were adopted, recommending Mr. Van Buren to the party throughout the Union as their candidate for the next Presidency BCXTOX. bv this movement, expects to enlist the friends of Van Buivn in hi? favor as soon as he declined, (as he no doubt thinks he will,) the honor of the nomination- Ho may, however, turn the compliment into a reality, and enter the track for another heat. We shalljwc.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. A gentleman, who is a good judge of such matters, informs us that there is a Steam Engine now in operation in Prairieton, manufactured by STRATTO*, WALLACK & Co. of Terrc-Haute, which, for durability and neatness of execution, cannot be excelled by any made in the Western country. It is owned by Messrs. Ho39ATr& TATLOR, and is a twenty horse power. Those who take an interval in the progress of domestic manufactures, would do well to call ami see it in operation. As the first article of the kind ever manufactured on the Wabash, it reflects great credit on the skill and mechanical ingenuity of the constructors.
The same hrm have on hand a splendid assort men* of plows and have rvducrd the price of earnings of every description bt&no Louisville prices. Every thing that has a tendency to retain money in the community in these hard times, should be encouraged, and hence our notice of this establishment.
ENGLISH CANAL STOCKS.
The Cincinnati Gazette, of the 4th instant, contains an interesting Tabular Statement of the Ei .: shi Canals, (taken from the supplement to McCu..^1* Commercial Dictionary,) which presents facte of great interest to the People of the United States, who hava embarked so largely in improvements of that description. There are sixty-five Canals enumerated, on the stork of fifty-nine of which dirk* rrr dec'tr-d. The greatest dividend is on the Lo ibor :h iK which equal to 113 per cent.: the Tenst 1 detl is on the Regent's Canal, which yielasonly II pa -cm. The avenue dividend on tbeftfty-nineOanalsts Twafj-oa* pound three shillings •***..' How does thia authentic and indisput statement square with the assertion* of a certain distinguished anti imernal improvement ar
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late Gubernati 1 canvass in this $: el
MISSISSTPPr V. B. CONVENTION. The Jackson Southron state* that, at the Convention of Van Borea men, held at that pi ult, the following ticket was nominal! .ur Su:# officers and Congress: For Congress, At G. Beowa and JACOB TnMirsox for Governor, Th. 11. Wiu,: s, of Fontotac for Auditor, A. B. S&U^&KSS, ll»e pt incambcnt for Secretary of State. Tuo*. B. WaomtAMO. the present iiunnibent forT sorer. R. S. t»* of Cluictaw and i,. Attorney ^ral.Jno. D- F^- it*, of hatches.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY* Arrangements have been ma te, sad tickets issued, to celebrate the approach'*^ annivr^ry of W
sptsmdtdi Bail.
Not* th^n
GEN. HARRISON.
OLD Tir. reached Washington on the 9th of February, and was received by the citizens of that place with their accustomed hospitality. He addressed a large concourse of People at the City Hall, on the day of his arrival, and it is said the old veteran "talked like a book." He knows'how to do it. On the 10th, be visited Mr. VAJ» BUREW at the President's Mansion, and was received by that gentleman if ith dextinguished politeness. The noble conduct of Gen. HAHRISUS, in this particular, forms a striking contrast with the course of Gen. JACKSOJI, in 1829. Ger J. declined visting Mr. ADAMS, his defeated rival, and continued to treat him with cold and silent n-'glect, though urged by his friends to pursue a different course. How immeasurably superior will Gen. HARRISONS conduct appear to his countrymen! Such a generous spirit is worthy the confidence of a mighty Nation. The old OHIO FARMER will never be out done in generous deeds.
SJTNOAB NOBLE, Esq., was on Saturday last elected Fund Commissioner of Indiana by a joint viva voce of both Houses of the Genera Assembly.
DM STRICT COWEJVTlOjr.
In consultation with several citizens, of this Congressional District, from a majority of the Counties, it is thought best to hold the purposed District Convention on the THIRD MONDAY (the loth of March) at BLOOMFIELD, in Green County. If thi3 day should be generally agreed on, it would bo well for the Whig Editors to give a notice ef the lime and place in their respective papers. The citizens of Vigo, wc are well.convinced, will be prepared to act with their political frie ds on that or any other day. If a called Session of Congress shall be had, the day named will be sufficiently late. If not, the Convention will be requested to designate our Candidate for August.*
A correspondent suggests that one delegate for 150 voters, would be about a fair representation in the Convention. Some ratio should doubtless be fixed upon, so as to procure an equitable representation ofeach county, and we therefore think the suggestion a good one. Should that ratio be adopted, the number ofdelegates would be about 100.
ITT" We are sorry to find that the illustrious successor of Dr. JACKSON in the editorial clmir of the Lafayette Eagle, should be so extremely thin-skinned and easily gravelled. In collecting a few of his elegant expressions in a late number of the Courier, we liad no idea of producing, from his caustic and clnrsic pen, 3uch overwhelming insinuations as his rejoinder contains.— Thai^J«o. Dowr.ixa should have dared ro think for himself, and in opposition to Gen. Jackson, too, wa®, of course, a violation of Jefferponian Democracy that merits the just indignation otall honest Democrats and places him at an immeasurable distance in the rear of the great financier of tho Eagle. This very cutting insinuation against an humble individual is, however, eclipsed by unqualified and wholesale denunciation of the late Legislature, which he calls "an unprincipled Corn-cab LegislatureConsidering the high moral and political standing of Dr. Jackson's successor, the feelings of the members of both Houses must be dreadfully wounded on learning the low estimate he puts upon their character. What a pity the Peop.e of Tippecanoe were so insensible to his vast merits and numerous virtues as not to have elected him their Representative! A man whocan prou-Uy boast ot hf\vingsnid "dW/o" to every act and opinion of Jackson and Van Buren, would doubtless have "leavened tho lump" of legislative inequity, and made the acts of the last Legislature as wise and beneficent as those of the one in which he figured so extensively as the Neckar of the House!
O.H.SMITH.
The spcrch of this gentleman, on the Land Question, in tho U. S. Senate, is before us, but it is out ol our power to give it a plnco in our columns just now. At on early day we shall attend to its publication. In the meantime, we oxiroct tho following eloquent and lorciblo passages, being the concluding paragrapsofhis 8|ieech. Indiana need not be ashamed of her Senators:
I would here close my remarks and rqjiumc my seat, but the Senate must pardon me for noticing the political tonic that has beeti introduced into the discussion. I did liope, Mr. President, when wo nssemhled here at the present session, that we would, by common consent, exclude from these halls all the political heat that was created in the lato political contest. We have all heard enough of it to need repose now it is over. But in this I have been disappointed. The very title of the bill introduces the logcabin asa political reminiscence calculated to lead to political discussion: indeed, it has so led some of the Senators who have addressed you. I did suppose that the charges that have been made in the heatea partisan presses, that the late Presidential election was influenced by stock-jobbing considerations in England, would not have foundtheir way into this august body. But hero, again, I have been mistaken.— And since the charge has been made, I desire to k»ow what State has been so operated upon. Let the charge ba located. For my State and her citizens I repel it. I had seen in the columns of the party presses, immediately after the election for President, the charge that the election had been carried bv fraud. This we had aright tooxprct, for it is a principle in our nature to attribute our defeat to any thing else than a defect in ourselves or our conduct and, so long as the charge had no special location, I thought ithut the privilege of the defeated party to excuse themselves, even at the expense of facts and of the feelings of their opponents but, to my astonishment, I saw in the official organ the location of this fraud in my own State. I had been there at the time of the election, had heard and seen much, and I now declare to you, that I honestly believe there never was a more foir and honest expression of public opinion in thcStote than there was at the elections their last summer and autumn. There may have been illegal votes given, and no doubt were, but, ii so, I have good reason to believe they wereunknown to theiudgeaand inspectors, and were not contincd to one side alone.
I am aware that an argument hits been based on the fact that there were more votes gi-en in August and November than there were polls assessed in the spring. Admit this to be true, and docs it prove that the excess were illegal votes, or that they were all cast on one side! Or may if not rather be attributed to the fact that all the polls were not taken by the assessors in the spring, or that some may have come of age between the time of the assessment and the election? This would Ik) tire charitable view of the matter. Add to this the fact that these same assessors accidentally returned "2,236,906 acres of land less than the true amount," and then make the calculation, end you will find that the vote of Indiana does not bear a higher proportion IQ the population than an average of other States, and it seems to me that even the Official would consent to raise the float from Indiana, and seek some other point of location. It does not become me to say what was the cause of the defeat of the* Administration party at the late election. The Senator from Arkansas and myself said a few words on that subject at the commencement of my remarks. Still I may be permitted to say, without departing from the course 01 remark I have ftid down for myself, that I attribute the result to the fact that those in power lived too -far from the People, knew too littleof their interest, cared too little for their wishes, pressed upon the country obnoxious measures, attempted to entrench themselvrs in power by the application of doctrines with which the great body of the People had no sympathy. and*ti ed withdisdain,contempt slander, and abuse, the lidate oft heir choice. While the warning rebuke has been pronounced in tones nf thunder, it has been both solemn and instructive. It has proclaimed to the world the power of the ballot-box, and the perpetuity of oor gloneoa form of Government.
THE ORrnON TFTt ill TORY.
Mr. I.ws, of the l. :ed Stat Senate, has introduced a bill declaring that the title ot ilie United States to Tfritorv of Oregon is rr**in sad will r-r bp at* i.'in I. The bill furthers :-.: oriws the PWP .:mt of the V- States to take ate measures to have t.. l^utdaries of the Uoi:w i.ates on the Pacific frontier ascertained and fixed and ia the meantime to
St ,-* res as tmv hen .wry i.' rotect ibe jv-W* T«ty of -^-.r cr wsr.'-pg or trading in the Territory of On -t. It also prov ihat a line of miUr-i-t- potts -r ?rr:*-:V r^uea between Fort !,-"*ve»wc.r::. t:-.eR«v:,•, as. .-•.•\"-ooe tk acres .: and to every whuc m-.c u.U. «tant ujritory shall cultivate and osa the same for five consecutive years. It -%. r-^'irist- .-...'s.* r\vpt ,.0 fr-v* .VI at v-/ mr. do I, it shall beta* id the interests of the United S ate* wit** -t»y 1m«b u«ie vest of aajr sgc*«f sow establish-
Ritrt Ste^*-Aj^Wt«ftl»iwiplo^*-der. wt. *ore an aoshai c-- because as he s. it ..v v., .v .. \'lately accosted a Yaakee at one of
Uviel* u:u»w*t **I **y. "windmd«ah» think I am & rrtnehn, and -e ts me far ao •*Eta!ye»e.*now what •-c von UHC.A I am "I think yew are a darned fool," rep Jonathan
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FOR THE WABASH COURIER•
Oh the bewitching tongues of men! 'Tis thus the hyena makes hi* mqy*. To draw the pitying traveller aWV~-* Your sex are so, such false dissembler*^*. With sighs and plaints ye entice poor woman's heart, And all that pity you are made your prey." Much obliged to you, Mr. Zephyr, for introducing me to your admiring readers, (by your readers, I mean admirers of scandal,) and much more obliged to you for drawing me from "the ariol regions of our acquaintanceship," to give me a "local habitation and a name." Then you say that you -were pledged to introduce meNo thaifks to yon for that pledge! When I read your last letter, I did not think that it was poor I that was to be BO misrepresented in your next. I give you full credit for your ingenuity, in so far changing my name as to deceive those who know me, and then saying that "every one will recognise the identical widow." In
fiving
you credit for your ingenuity. I did not say and musty, for you know very well beaux are not to be found in every public square- And you know more, you know that although I have a preference—adecidsd preference—I would Be willing to take the first very good offer.
What I have already written one would think should convince you that I am offended with you—and, sure enough, it is that the offence is enough to make me scratch you from the sunny-side of my book forever! "Lucy EH more," you call me! Well, it was well so to disguise the name of one you intended so to mis represent, arid to all this one would fhink you considered yourself privileged, by our eaylv acquaintance. Flatter not your«?lf, Mr. Zephyr, that "I will rest quiet under the infliction of so gross a wrong as you hare put ufion me, by publishing your breach of youthful confidence. You know that I have never mentioned your name since my first marriage, and why should you p?it me in print under a false name-r-but the false name would not have been so bad if yon ?.'*d not so misrep resented me in your description of my mind and person "At sweet fifteen" you know I was a hoyden for which in one place, you give my dress credit—and then you write of my "light and graceful figure moving toward the school house,"—still, I will acknowledge that you have rendered me full justice in saying that I could blush through a dark skin. When you wrote o~ "quick perception of thebeautiful ana ridiculous,"you
knew you were right—and when you said it "prevented me from doing foolish things,'1 you knew you were wrong. Then you must paint out my laugh to all observers and say it is not "with strict propriety." when you know that you have often told me, tnat strict pro prietv consisted in expressing the feelings of your heart without reserve, if it did not interfere with or wound the feelingsof another. I will pass over the "sunshine and '"roses"—because roses are of different colors^ The "delicate line of my nose," you should not have mentioned. I excuse you for another misrepresentation, for I do not think vou had sufficient penetration at the time to observe it. You say. the "idea of such a relationship never entered my mind"—I will now inform you that such a relationship then did fill my whole mind—and nil my reflections were centred in the one all absorbing subject of—how can I, without exposing myself to the ridicule of my lemale aseociates—how can I by any possible means win the affection of him I most love, He could not or woti'.d not understand then, and am fenrlul will not now. LUCINDA ELLIS.
P. S. I wish Mrs. Chitterling would attend to her own business and let me alone. I like Mr. Roundsides. and will ride with him or walk with him whenever he asks me, and hope there will be nothing more said about it, for every body knows that he is not a mBrry ing man. L. E.
P. S. Now, dear Mr. Zephyr, you won't write any more about me—will you? L. E. P. S. I have put apiece of poetry at the tOD of my letter because you did so. Adieu, L. E.
FOR THE WABASH COURIER.
When music Heavenly maid was young." She naturally required care and protection, until she could grow old enough to acquire full strength and vigor, but at this it is to be hoped she would follow the example of the rest of her sex and stop. Young, fragile, and sensitive, she has ventured among us, thrown herself upon our refinement and cultivation, and every feeling of pride should protect her from destruction.
Our town can boast a band, which for skillful performance would be an acquisition nnd ornament to nny place, ceremonial, or exhibition.
We all know what its spirit-stirring' influence has been upon public occasions. It has brightened the fire of our patriotism, pouted its spirit into our politics, "lent mirth and metal to our heels" in the ball room, and we hope there are none among us
k'with
souls so dead" but have felt themselves
less of earth and more of heaven, when of a sum mer's evening its notes have been heard floating over our beautiful Prairie.
There is scarce an institution resulting fr union as a body of citizens, which we should pro tect and sustain more faithfully than our band, True it is not an official department of our corporation, nnd hence no citizen is bound to sustain it, but its influences are so important that every one should give it encouragement and support, not as a gratuity, but as an obligation for the benefits which it confers upon the community of wtpch he is a member.
Resides our band, some individuals of good taste have organized a Musical Association, intended to gather together every voice gifled with dulcet notes, and substitute in the temple of God the breathings of cultivated harmony tor harsh and discordant croakings. There are few, if any, but have their feelings of devotion exalted by good church music, and all are annoyed by di«cord. But, how many who participate in this pleasure as hearers, forget that they too have voices of musical capacity, the gift of which renders their exercise a duty. Among those so gifted it is tio more the duty of one than another, and by any such withholding themselves the life, spirit, and support of the Association is diminished, and the repressed notes of a few take the place of the swelling volume of harmony which ought, and might otherwise fill the temple of worship. None gifted with the proper powers should close their lips and say there are enough without me, but all should unite to extend and improve their powers, particularly, when by so doing they diffuse joy among others.
It is not only necessary that those who have musical ability, should unite to five spirit to the Association, but for its proper existence certain incidental expenses, for room, light, books, and fire are incurred. It appears to us, that it is throwing too much upon those whi give us the benefit of their talent, to tax them also in a pecuniary man ner, and we who have the capacity to enjoy, without the talent to perform, should take those expenses upon ourselves. We know nothing about the organization of Jhe Association, but would suggest the admission of honorary members who should pay a small annual sum, and in this way the trifling necessary expenses would be met. The science of music is among the subjects proposed, as worthy of attention, by the National Institution for the promotion of Science, and is thus noticed by the Hon. Joel R. Poinsett, in his late discourse before that Society- ''The Science of Music, exercises great influence upon the moral and social condition of society. It is taught in the Common Schools in Germany, and there music constitutes the chief amusement of the people. Inatead of hearing in their streets the indistinct roaring of senseless rhymes, oul of time and tune, the Germans may be seen assembled in groups, after the labors of the day, snging in part the delightful music of their inspired composers, elevating their voices in grateful adoration to their Maker, or chanting some of the spirited patriotic songs for which the Fatherland of the Teutonic race is so •elebrated. Whoever has witnessed the contrast— whoever has been startled with the discordant sound of the one, and enraptured with the exquisite harmony of the other, will understand the advantages that are likely to accrue to the cause of tempeiance, of morality, and of religion, by cultivating the Science of Music, and making it a part of the education of the people."
Thus we have every noble interest in cnl'ivating a taste for music. It gives an exalted character to each emotion of the Heart, and when we would transmit our praises to the throne of our Creator, we appropriately float them on the wings of music. This taste is developed and extended by cultivation for though, as a sweet wild flower it may spring up spontaneously, sad as a solitary blossom shed its fragrance over a wilderness of homan faculties, so may the soals mi most men he made (prdem for its reception, while thorns and brambles disappear before its cultivation. Let us sustain oar music- and enable it with proper spmt, to
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CROSS-CUT CANAL.
AN ACT supplementary to on act entitled "an act to provide for tne completion of that portion of the CrossCat Canal which lies between the Feeder Dam and
Terre-Haute." (Approved January 30th, 1841) Br it enacted by the General Assembly of the Stale qf Indiana, That the Board of Internal Improvotnents in contracting with the persons draignated in the first section of the above-named act, for the completion of thai portion of the Cross-Cut Canal lying between the Feeder Dam in Clay county, and the Wabash river, at Terre-Hante, be, and the same are hereby required to construe the intent and meaning of the "finishing and completing said Canal" alluded to, in the said section of t&e act aforesaid, to impiv that the said work shall be made navigable, finished with wooden locks, and all the requisite tumbles necessary for the complete construction of the said line. And, also, to embrace all expense that may be required for superintendence, and ail contingent expenses usual in such works. And that the said Board, taking the bonds and mortgages contained in the second section of said act, shall stipulate, in addition to the prompt payment of interest therein required, as part of the conditions of the said contract, that the said company shall keep the said Canal in complete repair, ana pay all cost for superintendance upon the said line, for' and during the term oT ten years and shall moreover be answerable to (he lessees of the water power for all damages resulting from any condition of the Canal, which, without this obligation, the lessees might have in law or equity against the State: Provided, That the tolls accruing upon the said portion of the Canal between Terre-Haute and the Feeder Dam. in Clay county, as well as the water rents upon the same, snail be applied to the payment of the various expenses referred to above, aB well as to the interest upon the State bonds paid the company but the excess of such tolls and rents, if there be any, over and above said interest, damages and expenses, shall be paid into the Treasury as ptljcr tolls and rents.
Approved, February 15, 1841.',
BOAKD OF EQUALIZATION. 1
A JOINT RESOLUTION on the subject of the State Board of Equalization. Be 11 resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, That the following persons shall constitute the State Board of Equalization, required by the 15th Section of the act entitled "An Act to value the property of (his State," to wit:
For the 1st Judicial Circuit, John H. Odell, ot Montgomery county Second Judicial Circuit, Wm. Graham, of Jackson
Third Judicial Circuit, Pinkney James, of Dearborn Fourth Judicial Circuit, Samuel Conner, of Perry Fifth Judicial Circuit, Alexander Worth,of Morgan Sixth Judicial Circuit, William Frame, of Rush •Seventh Jut!'I Circuit, John R. Porter, of Vermillion Eighth Judicial Circuit, Marshall S.Wines, of Allen Ninth Judicial Circuit, Joseph Oa**, of Laporte Tenth Judicial Circuit, Andrew mnns, of Owen Eleventh Judicial Circuit, William Vnnniatre, of Delaware county.
Be it jurlher resolved. That the Secretary of State ,. be directed to inform the Gentlemen composing the Ohio said Board of their appointment, within ten days after
the passage of this joint resolution and that ihey be required to take an oath faithfully to perform the duties Michigan assigned them, and to comply with the provisions of the act winch provides for their appointment. 1 SAMUEL JUDAH,
Approved, Feb. 13. 1841. President of the Senate. SAMUEL BIGGER.
AN ACT to equalize the Judicial Circuits of the State of Indiana, and for other purposes. (AFrROYED JAJH7ARY 15, 1841.)
Be it enacted, f-c. That hereafter the counties of Montgomery, Fountain, Warren, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Carroll, White, Benton and Jasper shtil! form and constitute the first Judicial Circuit. The counties of Floyd, Harrison, Washington, Scott, Jackson, Clark and Orange, shall form and constitute the second judicial circuit. The counties of Jefferson, Switzerlnnd, Ripley, Jennings, Dearborn, and Franklin, shall form andcon8tituto the third judiciul circuit. Thecoiinties ofPosey Vanderburgh, Pike, Gibson, Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Warrick and Crawford shnlI form and constitute the fourth judicial circuit. The counties of llnncock, Shelby, Bartholomew, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Doon, Hamilton and !\Jarion shall form and constitute the fifth judicial circuit. The counties of Wayne, Union, Fayette, Rush, Heary, and Decatur shall form and constitute thesixth judicial circuit. The counties of Knox, Sullivan, Clay, Putnam, Vigo, Parke, and Vermillion shall form and constitute tne seventh judicial circuit. The counties of Cass, Miami. Wabash. Allen, Hunting toti, Whitley, Noble, De Kalb, Steuben, and Lagrange shalI form and constitute the eighth judicial circuit— The counties of Fulton, Marshall, Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joseph, Lefiorte, Porter, Lake and Pulaski, shall form and conftitute the ninth judicial circuit. The counties of Lawrence, Green, Owen, Monroe, Brown, Martin and Daviess shall form and constitute the tenth Judicial circuit. The counties of Delaware, Grant, Blackford, WellSj Jay, Adams, Randolph and Madison shall form and constitute the 11th judicial circuit.
This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
FIRE.
The large frame building on tlieN. E. Corner of the Public square in this place, and owned by C. F. Clarkson, and occupied by Mechanics, was entirely destroyed by fire on Saturday night last. The fire was first discovered in the Cabinet Shop in the second story, and owing to a large quantity of shavines and dry lumber, the fire spread so rapidly that very little was saved— It being near midnight, also, it was some time before the citizcnB could be aroused. The entire loss is about 2,000 dollars. The building was worth about 1,100 dollars, with 660 dollars insurance on it. in tho Indiana Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Hannelord, who occupied part of the upper story, lost about 600 dollars in furniture, clothing, tools, &c, &c. setting him about square with the world. Messrs. Fudge & Von Camp occupied two of the lower rooms as a tin shop. They saved most of their tools, and a large, quaniity or their stock, but their tin was greatly injured by leaving it too near the fire, so as to melt it. Their loss is about 300 dollars. Mr. Wheat occupied one room as a paint shop, but his loss was slight. Various others lost more or less, amounting to a hundred dollars or so
The Editor of tnis paper presents his thanks to the citizens for their exertions in staving the spread of the fire to the American Printing Office, which was in imminent danger. By the most active and daring exerions the entire block of buildings cast of the Public square was saved from destruction.—Brookcille Atnern.
Dr. Franklin said, "When I seen house well furnished with books and newspapers, there I see intelligent and well informed children but if there are no looks or papers, the children are ignorant if not profligate."
Just so. The doctor was a sensible man. A newspaper in every family—a Bible in every family—and a school in every district—all valued ana studied as they deserve to be—arc the principal supports of so^nd civil liberty. N. E. Farmer.
S^Gov. WOOPBRIDGE, (Whig) has been elected, by the Legislature of Michigan, a Senator in Congress from that Slate for six years from the 4th of March next*
0*The Illinois new Judiciary Law wss rejected by the Council of Revision, but has re-passed the Sena by a vote of 23 to 16.
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET—FEB. ft. Yesterday the weather cleared up and we had a fav orable day for business, with the exception of the incon venience of conveyance, arising from the maddy state of oor streets and landings.
The rivers in the opper country continue free from obstruction by the ice and low water, and it is now generally believed that they will remain so during the remainder of the season. The Mississippi is at an unusual high stage for this season of the year.
FLOCK—£4 25. Sales of fine Floor to the city trade at 31 a 31 common, 3a3f. Pofcx.—Continues firm and in demand for branded qualities of Meseat $12 50 Prime, #10 the quantity of which in market has. been greatly reduced. Inferior descriptions srs neglected and prices nominal M. O. 4Ha*t2ap. °. $8a$9 Chimes, 9a«10. Sales on Levee c« balk Pork have been made at 4i. and 41 might now be obtained for a first rate article of Hog round.
LASS.—Sales from 7i71 for a good article inferior, 6ia6l, BEEF.—Mess, 912 Prime, $7 Mess in half bbls. 61 Prime, do. do-, f3ta#4-
WmttT —Rectified to 19 ctt- common, of good proof, 2Gti21e. Coast.—Siocc the weather nas become favorable for receiving the article, |*iek* have advanced a shade, with a jiood demand. Our quotations are 45a48 cent*.
OATS.—Prices have receded to 30s33 centsBALTIMORE MARKET, FEB. IL Flour, $4 50 City MiDsdo. $4 62 to 4 87. Wheat* prime red, 90c, Com. 45c- per bush. Oals, 31 c. 6o
Concert of Sacred Jflusic.
MCSKU,Soriimror TEK*I-HACTI:*
THE-.-mm
a pr:"e Concert at tbe Fiwt
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION—COMPLETE.
STAX1S.
Maine N.Hampshire Vermont Massach'stts R. Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylv'aia Delaware Maryland Virginia* N- Carolina S. Carol inat Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Tenuessee Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri Michigan
46,612 25,483 32,445 72,874 6,213 31,212 225,812 33,351 144,018 5,963 33,529 41,405 46,376
1,269,763 1,126.137
New England Middle States Western States Southern States
THE
J! lol 25. M«« ZW/per bW. $lV Mc» 0FaS?*Asd Cared flams loXper lb. Shoulders I Feb. », I will sell the stock sod forming imple- •. dofli 50. Mid. 7 c. do. Whisker. 22 to 23 c- per gall.
will gi vc rgatioftaJ
Meeting- se. on Thomdav evening, 85th of ibe present month. An address will also be delivered at tbe same time. The citizens generally ate invited toattcod.
Feb. 90.1811-24-1
A
ELECTORAL VOT£.
AQORSQATE VOTE.
President.
S 'Jf-
V. President.
46,201 33,919 18,009 51,944 3,263 24,882 212,519 .31,034 143,675 4.872 28,754 42,818 33,782
10 0 7 14 4
40,349 28,471 19,518 11,296 4,961 59 054 58,489 148,141 65,302 45,537 21,441 22,911
Total votes
10 0 7 14 4 8 42
42 8 30 3 10 0 15 0 11 0 4 5 0 13 15 21 9 0 0 3
31.989 33,9$1 16,995 7.617 6,766 47.482 32,616 124.780 51,604 47,476 38,043 21,106
1,126,137
Whig.maj.
Maine N. Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut
234 60
J43,626
334 48
174
46,201 33,919 18,009
New York Pennsylvania Maryland 1 N. Jersey Delaware
144,010 33,529 33,351 5,963
442,673 420,854 283,136 WrESTERN STATES.
148,141 65,302 58,489 22,911 45,537 21.441 59,054
Illinois Missouri Tennessee
Speaker House of Reps. SAMUEL HALL,
Virginia N. Carolim South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Georgia
41,405 46,376
192,376 173,958 101,870 114,397
From the following table it will be seen that every section of the Union gives Harrison a majority, and also what has been the Whig gain since 1836: .»iv^
18iO. Harr. 35.621 21,819 67,768 18,418
Harrison's maj. in 1810,
JUARR1EJD,
In Terre-Hauto, on Tuesday, the 16th, by tho Rev. M. A. JEWETT, WM. BEATTY OGLE. Esq. ol Prairieton, to Miss ANN ELIZA ANDERSON, of TerreHaute.
DIED,
hi Logansport, on Sunday evening last, of consumption, Mrs. SARAH ANN, consort of Cnpt. S. S. TIPTON, in the 27th year of her age.
Amiable and benevolent in her social relations, the deceased was beloved and respected by all within the circle of her acquaintance. Sne was taken, in the morning ol her life from the household hearth, and from the society of her friends and relatives, leaving engraved on their nearts. the memory of her virtues. "She passed from earth like the pensive light
That slowly fades at even— And her spotless spirit hath wirtged its flight To its own bright home in Heaven."
MEETINGr-
To nominate Delegates to a District Convention. The Harrisonmen of Vigo will meet nt flic Court-Mouse in Terre-Haute, on SATURDAY, the 27th day of February, 1841, to select Delegates to attend the District Congressional Convention at Bloomficld, to nominate a candidate to be supported by the whigs for the next Congress. The importance of this matter,it is hoped, will call forth every whig in the county. If the measures of Reform promised by Gen. HARRISON are to be carried out, he ust have friends in Congress to aid his efforts. Let every Harrison man think of this! MANY WHIGS.
Daniels St Holmes.
^HE copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers was, by mutual consent, dissolved on the 10th inst.
The notes and book seconnts are divided, and payment earnestly solicited.. E. DANIELS. Feb. 20-24-tf A. HOLMES.
Doct. A. Holmes.
TAKESpatronage,
this method of expressing gratitude for previous and solicits its continuance. Office at the old stand of Daniels & Holmes, received at all hours,and faithfully attended.
Terre-Haute, Feb. 20-24-tf
To the Pnblic.
subscriber having purchased the Cooper Shop formerly belonged to Squire Smith at the corner of Fourth Street and Cherry streot, and intends to carry on the above business in all its branches, and in as good order ind as cheap as c»n be done on the Wabash Job work done in tbe best manner and cheap for Cash—and ft is bis desire to give satisfaction to all customer's who may call on him. JESSE CORBIN.
Terre-Haute, Feb. 20-24-tf
Domestic Exchange.
WE
wish to Exchange a few notes and accounts for inoaey,a]l that feel themselves the least interested, will please take notice and avail themselves of this
TEKBE-HAUTE RETAIL. MAKKKT7 Provisions: Beef, lb. $00.4 to 6 Pork, do 5 6 Lard, do 8 10 Butter, do 19 Hi Cheese, do 10 12 Eggs, doa. 8 10 Beans, bush. 100 Potatoes, do 20 25 Peaches,dried 2.00 2 50 Apples, do 1 00 1 25 Cranberries,b.1.50 2 00 Hams, lb. 8 10 Shoulders, do 6 8 Bread Stuff's:
CD.
mig.
21,568
12,527
143,626 26,575
21,568
48.143 21,568
Whig gain since 1836, 170,2ul 26,575
•Gov. POI,K, of Tennessee, received one of the Electoral votes of Virginia for Vice President. tS. Carolina chooses her Electors by the Legislature: Her eleven votes, for Vice President, were cast for Gov. TAZEWELL, of Virginia.
a- PUBLIC LANDS. The public domain, held in trust by the general government for the benefit of all the States lies in nine States, viz: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois.Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Michigan and Arkansas. There have been sold, 81,083,191 97 acres Granted for various purposes, 16,*14,04! 05 Unsold,including land unsurveyed, 254,497,765 03 Surveyed, 192,803,490, 92 Unsurveyed, W 52.207,124 24 Received for lands s6ld $114,833,397 20
Calls
accounts that sre not closed by cash or
n*tes previous to tbe first March, will be placed in tbe hands of an officer for collection. Feb. 20-24-tf L1NPLRY, BROWN & EARLY.
Public Sale,
ments, on the Grove farm. The stock consists of the fall-blooded Durham bolt, Fttby, Cows, Calves and
Steers.
All rams under $5 00 cash, six months credit
Ion all over that sum. Safe «o commence at 11 o'clock. Feb. 30-24-2t- WM. MAXWELL WOOD^ WHISKEY. 7
few Barrels ot Rectified Whiskey on haad aad for sale low, to doss consignment. Feb 90 it I.INDLKY, BROWN St EARLY
-fesilS
$ cts. Grain:
Flour, obi. 5.00 5 50 Corn meal.bus 25 37
30 3 10 0 15 0 11 0 4 5 0 15 15 21 9 0 0 3
Feb. 6th, 18-»:-23.lf.
186
The following* is the result of the Presidential Election, stated thus: NEW ENGLAND STATES. 1840. 1830.
STATES. Harris1 n. V. Buren. Whig. V- Buren. 46,612 25,483 32,445 72,874 5,213 -31,212
22,990 20,097 14,039 34,474 2,964
6,228
20,990 42,247 2,710
J* 51,944 3,263 24,882
J8.749 ^19,291
213,839 178,218 106,163 MIDDLE STATES. 225,812 212,519 138,543 143,675 28,754 31,034 4,872
IIS,855
166,815 91.475 22,268 26,347 4,155
87,111 25,852 26,892 4,738
311,060
124,780 51,604 32,616 21.306 47,476 28,043 47,482
ana,
105,405 41.281 36,955 4,080 14 983 8.337 35,962
96,948 32,480 33,435 7.360 18.097 10.995 26,120
420,875 353,107 247,003 SOUTHERN STATES.
225,435
42,818 33,782
28,471 19,518 4,961 11,296 40,349
33.991 16,995 6,766 7,617 31,989
STRATTON,
23.368 23,626
30.261 26,910
15.637 9,688 1.238 3,383 24,930
bus. do do do do
Wheat, Oats, Corn, Barley, Rye* Hides:
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. ARSlt'ALS. hastefn,, arrives Daily, at Springfield, Vandalia, Southern, Northern, Columbus. Crawfdsville," SpriMgviOt, f,
FREEMAN has the pleasure of informing his friends that he has removed his School to the two story Brick Building, two doors south of Doct. E. V. Ball's, where he would be pleased to receive a few more Scholars. Terre-Haute, Feh.20-24-3w.
CLOVER SEED.
JUST
1830. V.B. 7,692 27,924
received a lot of fresh Clover Seed, for sale low, by LINDLEY, BROWN & EARLY. Feb. 20-24-tf.
BOOT AND SHOE MA MI FACTO UY.
Jladies
AMES MORRISON, would respectfully inform the and gentlemen of Tcrre-IIautc and that he has taken the Store, lately occupied Woodruff &. Co., in tho East end of Scott's Ro bash street, where he has on hand, and is prepared to manufacture, Boots and Shoes, of all descriptions, of the very best quality.
J. M. flatters himself, from his experience in the bosincss. and his lately being engaged in the best Manufactories in Baltimore, that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who may call on him, at he is dstermin6d that no article shall go from his shop unless it is he be a it 0"LADlES are particularly requested to call.',
N. B. Ladies and gentlemen's Water-Proof Boots and Shoes made to order, and warranted.. Terrc-Haute, Feb. 13,23-tf. '»^Vt
SCOW LOST!
JgROKE lose from its moorings, on the Wabash, in
Terre-Haute, about the last of January, a Scow Boat purchased of the Government, and used for boating Stone. A suitable reward will be given for its recovery by me. ASA DILLE.
Terre-Haute, Feb. I3-23-tf
ALL
one 8
THE
Watches and Jewelry.
I
Chenoweth, Eli Chenoweth, Ann Williams, Thomas Williams, John Rogers, Betsey Keeter, Jacob Koster, Rebecca Denny, Thomas Rogers, Lewis Rogers, William Rogers, Thomas Chenoweth, Ann Koscialauski, Nipolcun Koscialauski, Elijah Chenoweth. and Rebccca Clark or their heirs, if any of them be dr-nd, Defendants.—In Chancery. T'HFi Complainant, by Kinney. Wright feGookins, his Solicitors, having filed in the office of the Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court his Bill of Complaint, and also, an affidavit of a disinterested person that apart of said Defendants sre not residents of the State of Indiana, the aaid non-resident Defendants or their heirs, if any of them be dead, are hereby notified to be and appear before the Judgesof the Vigo Circuit Court, silting as a Court of Chancery, on the first day of the next Term, to be hoiden at the Conn-house in tbe town of Terre-Houte, on the first Monday of May next, and answer, demur or plead to the said bill, or the same will be taken ss confessed and decreed accordingly.
Feb. I3-13-6w C. T. NOBLB, Clerk. V.C. C.
rjpHE undersi,
cts."
60 to 16 16 50 50
75
C-
18 20 62
Slaughter, lt. Dry, do 8 Calfskins, do 10 Sundries: Salt. bid. 5/0
4
8
5
10
s-jp
5 50
Wood, cord. 1.50 Wool, lb. 50 Coal, bush 9 Flaxseed. Ibfc 50 Hay, ton. 5.00
S6 10 62
7 00
4 A. M. 10 r. M. 9 p. M. 10 r. M. 12 M. 6 r. x. 9 r. st. 7 r. nr. 12
Tues.,Thurs.and Sat., at Sund., Wed. and Frid., at Mond., dot do Sund. do* 1 do Tues.,Thurs.andSat.,at .00 do do ... Friday, at
l.
Eastern, departs Daily, at Springfield,' Columbus. Cramfdsville*" Southern. Northern, Vandaha
...
Saturday, at DEPARTURES.
Mond., Wed. and Frid., AF t" "5 A. M! do do do 5 A.M. do do do 3
A
JJ.
Tues., Thurs. and Sat., at *3 A.
do do do do do do
SpringviUe, via Kilty, Lewis, Davtsfon, Scafold Prairie, Point Commerce and Freedom, Saturday, at Ono, do
6 A. M. 5 A. St.
6 A. iitV 6 A. M.
L1NDLEY, BROWN A EARLY, COMMISSION AI*D FORWARDING MERCHANTS.^!!-Terre-Htiufe, Indiana. M*., Feb. 20, 1841-24 tf. I j?
TERRK- AUTE
Steam Foundry ST WW& Shop.
QTRA1 TON, WALLACE & CO, arc now preparkJ edI to execute orders for Engines, Boilers, Forging Mill Irons, Castings of every description eith«* in Iron or Brass,Turning. Finishing, &c.
For the Farmers, we have the best article of PLOWS, among which are the Peacock, with wrought and cast Shares —tho cast Shares are much the cheapest and best for the Prairie. Wo have also the well-known VVoods' Patent, which will be sold cheaper than can be got on the Wabasli Valley—and all our Plows will be warranted to run well, and not break from flaws or bad work.
ICTWheat, corn, oats, or any other article of Farming produce, will be taken in exchange for Plows.
Terre-Haute, Feb. 20,1841-tf.
Steam Engines for Sale.
WALLACE tf- CO., have for sale
three good second-hand Steam Engines, wnrranted to run well, which will be sold cheap, and on accomng I
Terre-Haute, Feb. 20, 1841-tt.
19,068 9.979 2.400 3,653 22,126
School*—REMOVAL.
I:
have a handsome assortment of Watches and Jowelry, and will sell them very lorn for CashCall and judge for vourselves.
I D. CUSTER,
West side of the Square. N. B. Old Gold antl Silver taken in exchange.
Terre-Haute, Feb. 13-23-tf
WATCH REPAIRING, &c.
kinds of Watches repaired to orders in the best manner, and warranted to keep correct timo for ne year. Also, Jewelry repaired and made to look as ooa as new, at my shop, west side of the Square,
Feb. 13*23-tf. I. D- CUSTER. STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF VIGO,7s. CIRCUIT COU*T, MAV-TEBM, 194L Josiah W. Gibbs, vs. Foreign Attachment, /in! George W. Ruble. S it.,..
above named Defendant, George W. Ruble, will take noticc that the said Plaintiff has sued out of said Court a writ of Foreign Attachment against tho goods, chatties, lands snd tenements, rights, credits, moneys, effects, and hereditaments of said defendantt, which writ has been returned that Town Lot in the town of Terre-Haute, number two hundred and thirty, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, has been attached bv virtue of said writ. The said Defendant will therefore take notice of the pendancy ol said suit, and that, unless he appear and defend the same, the matters and things therein alledged against him will be determined in his absence.
Feb. ^3-23^ C. T. NOBLE. Clerk.,
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF VIGO, se. Vwo CIRCUIT COURT, MAY TKRM, 1841. Dsvid Lyons, Complainant, vs. John Chenoweth, Isaac
NOTICE. having formed a copartnership, on
1st Feb., 1641, under the firm of Geo. If. CareysBrother, are now prepared, with a fresh and genera assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, S-c., to offer nducements to Physician and country Dealers.
From oor long practical experience in tbe business, we sre enabled to assure those who order from our House, that none but tbe very best articles shall besent.
GEO. H. CARY, C.C. CARY,
North side Msrket, betw. 3d A4tb Sts., Louisville, Ky. N- B. Beeswax and Ginseng received at msrket prices. Feb. 13-23-6t.
CONE ANDSKTTTjE.
ALL
persons indebted to the subscribers are requested to come and pay what they owe, as we are determined to collect what money we have outstanding a neglect of this notice may lead to cost.
Terre-Hante, Jan- 9-18-tf BAILEY tc EL KIN, ••VL --.IM COTTON YARN.
Br WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.] '"''5
A heavy lot of Cotton Yam, of nttorted nnmbersand excellent quality, just reoeived ano wr sale by Tsrre-HauteTjan.2-17.tf BLAJO & BALL__
BRITTANIA WARF
A,
A superior article of Brittania Ware in setts. jso, A pKc-for.b,
Jan. 9-17-tf