The Wabash Courier, Volume 9, Number 32, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 April 1841 — Page 2

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•Agaig, in the same message: '-'Those institutions have already shown themselves competent to purchase and tarnish domestic exchange for the convenience of trade, at reasonable {rate#, and not a doubt is entertained, that, in a short

Period.all the wants of the country, will be supplied las promptly and cheaply as they have heretofore ibeen done by the Bank of the United States.'

In answer to the sanguine expectations of the President, it was declared by those opposed to relying the Stato banks for a currency, among the most itUinguishedof whom were Mr. Clay, Mr. W ebster, iJfr. Sergeant, and Mr. Binney, of Pennsylvania, at the course of the Government would derange ill values, depreciate the circulation, cause a suspension of specie payments, spread the country all •oyer wtthfpaper mo'nny, produce a failure of trade, land of Bam**, and ultimately bring about the same [condition of things as existed in 1817. These prejdicuons were treated as idle, by Gen. Jackson and litis friend^ and their authors were denounced as ghirud and purchased by the United States Bank— iwtfre called "Bank Attorneys," See. The party adEvanced with their policy, in despite of all remonMtrance, and no sooner had these predictions been (Verified, than wo heard the banks all denounced as orryj)t, and tho cause of our universal distress was lOUght for elsewhere. In Indiana, it was ail charged upon our syetfim of Internal Improvements', and [this was said, bjr idle declaimed, who regarded the ltruth as little as they did their own character, to [have been a Whig measure!! 1 But what man of intelligence uow doubts as to the {source of all the embarrassments that have befallen

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The Secretary of the Treasury, in his report to or n.s project is, ii

the called session of Congress 1B37, xpeaking of this subject, says "Another, and a last general cause of the pi embarrassments, which will be notircd ash uiicli connection with our financial affairs, has been in unnecessary and injudicious increase of bank capital, discount*, and issues.''

•ho, then, is answerable for this "goneral cau»4 embarrassment, distress, and ruin? Certainly not ithe Whig party, for they ha\e not had the power, jfttitf every proposition originating with that party, for the last twelvo voars, has met the firm and decided resistance ol' those now the most clamorous against a bank.

Tho great error of our Government was, in mistaking tho apparent prosperity, induced by the .excess of paper circulation and increase of bnnka, for real and {teriiiauent advantage. Large portions [of the public domain were thrown into market, and ,th« proceeds of the sates, flooding rapidly into the Treasury, were considered evidences of great and growing wealth. From 1S3JI to 1830, the revenue received, on account increased from $ #2*1,500,000. Itlro pervaded the Stales. Systems of Internal Improvement were begun, and Batiks established. But soon the blighting mildew of distress came upon us, and a prostrate joonnnerce, ruined manufactures, paralyzed industry, and an almost bankrupt community, is the result. llovv are wo to be r%)ievcd from this impending destruction? For forty years of our national cxishud a

jtence wa have «d a »od currency, supplied by a \Bank of the United States, and may we not again ourselves the same results by the creation

fguards and checks, and jiurely American in its char-

^actor? I Would not shut mv eyos upon the past, in

|deterrnining for the future. Therefor*, 1 repeat, that

?if «Wt(d r«li!ill vote to charter a National Bank.

rim in fnv«.r of nnH if wlocted wilhfotn for I

^protection of manufactures

_'u a I/III, luiug —_ This bill was approved by Gen. Washingthe policy has met with the support of each •a President, except Mr. Vnn ourcn, who,

tin trod need a bill, providing that a tax be^ laid on flim(tort» |tou, and th u8UCCC*«ivB jafter having voted for the high tarilTs of 1824 and llHlW, has recently booomts opposed to tho protective Jprinciplo.

Tho question of a tariff is now narrowed down to ija very simple issue that is, shall wo conform^to the 'constant course of our Government since its formation, or resort to direct taxation for its revenues. jTlio first of these plans is tho only practicable one, Jin mv conception. To the last 1 am totally opposed. \Ve are ail supplied from the three great branches [[of industry, ngriciihuro, commerce, and manufac* jtures. Let each of them be protected by the fostering [band of our Government and their combined inHlncnce will fhrnish all the elements of an extended land permanent prosperity. We of tho West havo [ill interest in tho protection of Kastern manufactures, lfbr as their means of profit are extended, so is proportionately increased their ability to pay for and {purchase our surplus produce.

The act of March 2d, usually denominated |Uie "compromise act," restricts anv provision, in tho ^regulation of the tariff, mado before 1H42, to only lunch articles as pay a loss dntv than twenty per cent. •Thus, it will bo perceived, that, without disturbing ithat act, yj articles now taxed below twenty por Wnt., may be increased to that rate. There are liiiany articles that may safely remain as at present, luntif the expiration of' the compromise but for tho limmediato wanls of the Government, I would imJpose a duty of twenty per cent, upon such luxuries

nrc now free, or are below that amount, unless liho amount would produce a sum larger than the (expenditure. 1 would not collcct a revenue for dis[triljution. Tho reduction of the revenue from duties in 1842, will bo about $5,000,000. A duty of twenty Iper ccnt. on silks, and an increase of the duties on twines to the same per cent., will produce this jamount. Therefore, it will be necessary to adopt a [policy of assessments embracing those articles, at the most session of Congress. I would much prefer this •to tho ominHion of Treasury Notes, which are mere Ipromisoa to pay—a temporary expedient, unsuited to °»nr Government or tho character of the people.

Tho above proposition for imports, embrace* only Iwincsaud silks. These arliclos are but little, if any, used hy the great mass of laboring and agricultural [peoplo of the country. The wealthy of the old States lind cities, indulge in their consumption, and they Miould not object to pav the excess of prico consequent upon the ty. ife are a producing more than consuming people. The articles which we do con-

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rani our own interest* as much as those of others. While would render towards foreign government* nniMerved cneourngement of amity and good tiling, I would not pny'tritoe to them to the value a dollar.

A very decided benefit to our commerce, agriculture, and manufactures, (for these interests are indis•iolublj united) may bo anticipated from a system of oountervailing duties. Thov will soon extend their influence to Kuropean legislation. It has already, in view of our legislation on the subject, been resolved, by the American chamber of commeret? in Knjrliind, (hut important modifications, in the existing duties 1« our flour, rice, timber, tobacco, cotton, ifee. are necessary. To secure to ourselves a permanent and itlvantageous trade in these things, and at the same time procura a revenue, we must adopt this principle or imposts, or resort to iirrri tun. To the latter plan, aa I have said, I am unqualifiedly opposed* 4 th. I am in favor of. and, if elected, will vote to distribute the proceeds of the sales of public lands, un«ng the State*. The questions in regard to the imblio lands have be«n nunwro«»« and exciting.

Some rtMrs ago, we went protnined "that the price *hoitd be reduced, and that tb« lands should be -fded to the States within whose limits they lay. Neither has been done, although the party promising it have had a majoritvin both branches of Congress, ind ample time to on'ect it. The presumption is, •hat the* used them as hobbies, which they are sow ...» .11 aft. it

ipn -.-rt pnee, might aecuro leemseive* with iTl? latter, it is tauMaiMt to effect, not only herause [it will aeror he consented to hr th« old Swtes, hot »ecat»«s it is in direct violation of the deed of cession, »v which the Territory uorth-wwt of the Ohio River

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raa conveyed to the United State* that deed proriding that the lands "shall be considered as a rsaa fumd for the use and benefit of such of the L'nited States as ktrr* become or sk«U bocoote m«mil»om of the Confcmtion or federal alliance of tho said

Mime, are chiefly the substantial* and necessaries of, lire- Let theso remain ftee from, or with but little 1 [oce'ved, it is rejected, and the right of petition lutv.and let it be imposed upon the luxuries of

in tho same proportion as Are the necfcssarics relief [rcc,vcd,-

wine* "silks, while she is laying a duty of twentysi ve per ccnt. on our Cotton, and fifty odd cents a on our Tobacco We should certainly

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the people from a very large por the seamn of 1835 and '36of the legislature, I introduced into the House of Representatives a bill, providing^fbr the creation of a funded debt, to meet the interest accruing upon our State Bonds. Had that principle been adopted, and that portion of this fund to which Indiana was justly entitled, been used for the purpose, our system of Internal Improvements might have progressed without taxation, or at all events, with but little. I succeeded in getting this bill through the House, but it failed in the

mon fund" for the several States. The debt was extinguished in 1834, and I am opposed to recognizing this "common fund" as a source of revenue.

The ordinary argument used by the opponents of this project is, thai it will tend to the corruption and really,

9-Vn I £tifftSoSLiU iSS "have been «»W,

present »t ail to conciliate popular favor. I am satisfied that laving the most of you, if not every one, will agree with me, that a million and a quarter of dollars would not have a corrupting tendency in Indiana. I feel no hesitation in being willing to try it. 5th. I am in favor of a continuation of the Cumberland Road, and, if elected, will vote for appropriations for that purpose. I cannot promise that I will obtain these appropriations, because there is much opposition to the road in Congress, but I will spare no labor or efforts to do so. The completion of it, 1

which they were entitled. At the lime of its crea tion, tho question of expediency was setUed, and is I no longer a debatable point. I wonder, therefore, that the course of the (iovernment had been so bos-

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ite project wtth the Western States, and its abandon- |heir

ment will onerato greatly to their prejudice, espe-

cully so to Indiana and Illinois. We should not,

therefore, suffer ourselves, as many persons have,

Jjpromiso ourselves the same resuirs by the creation «i.cuid not he fonrotten that this The completion of the canal, agreeable to the act. is a |of a similar institution, well restricted, with proper

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Tho constitution of the United States has guaranteed to everv one of us the right of petition. It was a privilege for which our ancestors struggled, in their revolutionary conflict, and is essential to the perpetuity oftho blessings which flow from our institutions. I think this resolution abridges it. It says that the petition shall not bo "received.'* IIow, therefore, I are its contents to be known or understood? If Con-

grc*s will not "entertain them in any manner," do they notsav to the people, you shall not petition?— that wo will select tho subject of grievance about which you shall be heard? A great many persons are honestly laboring to abolish slavery. Are these to be excluded the right of citizenship, because [wo please to cull them fanatics? If we thus judge of their motives, boforo we hear their petition, havo we not the same right, to judge of those of others, and reject their petitions, upon any other subject?— Suppose a majority of Congress should think that it was not only unconstitutional but inexpedient to modify or extend the tariff, and every citizen of Indiana were to petition for that object, they would have the same right to say that they would neither "receive," these petitions nor "entertain them in any manner." 1 his would be a disfranchisement of everv man in the Stato, and would nrou^e a storm throughout this nation that would extend itself to its utmost confines.

Tho course of the House of Representatives with these petitions, is, to lay upon the table, without reading. How do they know what they contain?— To lay a bill,petition, »,Vc., on the table requires legislation action: tt must be received first. If not

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ash ion and display. Those wlio think fit to e.yoy ™uia and, when rcceiiliese things, then to the greatest extent, will con- ved, I would act on them calmly and d.spass.onatejmbute mist towards the support of Government, 1 °r ?jeCA while the laboring man is relieved from the burthen,

irom taxati these notions, and treating them as countrvmen, try. Certainly Kr«nc« ,h«. v. ux h.,

««ild caro but little for theirTate after they were

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are willing to surrender thWl interest, 1, as an speedily, by our. natiou.The same spirit wmc Indianian, am willing to receive it, but when I con- bore our ceunfrymen through tho two past conflicts sider the beneficial objects of the grants 1 am not for oar rights and honor is yet stout enough, and willing to ixact it as a ciaim, when we have none. their arms sufficiently strong, to tame again the lion Would it not be treating the donating States with of the "fast anc bored iaie." If the laws are not sufreat injustice, to demand more of them, when they ficent to bring the matter before the national courts, lave already done so much to the relief of our public let them be made so. I would withhold my support burthens? for nothing necessary for aapeedjr and honorable

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ror by contumely and reproach, but by pursuaslon and entreaty much good may be done. I believe that a great portion of the excitement about abolitionism has grown out of this resolution. This excitement may yet be stayed, by an appeal to reason, hut neve? can "be while our passion® arc aroused. 7th. I am opposed to yielding to England anjr of our righls in the negotiation relative to our North Kastern boundary line. Much excitement and delav has grown out of this difficulty, which I hope will be adjusted to our mutual satisfaction and honor* The British commissioners have made to that government, an exparte statement, predicated upon an examination independently of the negotiations going on between the government*. This statement is, very properly, not aceeeded to by our Government, and" commissioner* of our own have been appointed to enquire into it. If they have made a report, I sever yet seen it. I thin* however, that the matjer may be adjusted peaceably. If a resort to arms is necessary to vindicate our rights or natioaal hoo-1 or, I would withhold nothing that would contribute to our success. I would not let remain, unavenged, for a single moment, the slightest blemiah upon oar national integrity or escutcheon hy the proades*.

integrity on earth.

power upon dth. The arrest and int

But theap exciting and conflicting opinions may termination of the difficulty. Thwigh 1 prefer a all be reconciled by a distribution of the proceeds of peaceful adjustment, if waris oec«Mary lot it,come, the sales. In 1833, a bill for this purpose, giving to

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commenced lor protection, al. o. It is a

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readily or more anxiously called? Every eye

ho turned to the West—to the descendants of

,'p •.». l,.-rl.ru wirli'n view to the those gnllant and unconquerable spirits, who, in so stand and see the work go down, when only $80,000 [a I ar.ff up..,. articUs of

and we may speedily see it finished.

bth. I tun opposed to abolitionism. Raised amid

the institutions of domestic slavery, 1 nmy have nn-

bribed, in early life, prejudices upon this subjcct, ot

which it Is difficult to rid one. However that may gnoihcr grant, I say, is it wise on our part to refuse to be, I regard my opinions upon it, as in accordance comply with the act, and see the work go down, with tho principles of tho constitution. 1 believe-: perhans forevert I would answer no. I think wisdom wdUld answer no wvcry lover of his country will certainly answer no. My countrymen, let HS all say no, and nwake to the importance of the work, ptit-our shoulders to the wheel, and throw our breast to the work, and it will jgoon- I think the work lias friugds sufficient to put ii in motion. Let there be rtne lyiiveipal effort, of the friends of the work, of every Towijshirf'. in the counties concerned, meet in their own Townships, nt a set time, say Saturday 24ih April let books be opened, and 1 think abundant security will be risen.

that Congress hits no constitutional right to abolish slavery in any State, or in the District of Columbia. If they had the right to do BO, in tho District, the spirit of tho d«rcd of cession from Maryland and Virginia fiubids it, without the consent of the slaveowner. While however, I deny this right, I would vote to repeal the resolution of tlie House of Representatives of the 2dth January, 1840. It is in these words: "No petition, memorial, resolution, or other paper Heretofore I have said but little and done nothing praying tho abolition of slavery in the District of and perhaps I am as little interested in the work fttiny Columbia, or any other State or Territory, or the person near ihn canal, but I believe ihe completion of slave trade between tho States or Territories of the jho work witJ le to^the good of my country. Some United States, in which it now exists, shall be received by this house, or entertained in any manner whatever."

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together by the strong ties of concession and compromise. You can never convince men of theii er-

imBrisonmeat of McLeod^ is

exciting much notice, ana is a subject of interne interest. This was done by the constituted anthori* tie* of New York, under a charge of murder and

JL. ..L... ... in order Ih.l doterntiorJ "M nchnmt at the

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i^otoal investigation into (the Acts a had

hnmuM and it i* a question of |»T* moment, to determine

whether it has iruht to interfere, for hn protection at all. The federal Government, hy the constitution, is i»ve*ted with exr]snv« power over aH oor foreign relatioos. and the States are prohibited fifoaa totemriag with them, except with the assent of

Coiwrew. frontier, of prt^erty. has

If the imMtow upon the Canadian blood-shed and the destruction

frontier. rt«s«lt*nf in I las Men the work ofindividoals, uoaid-

ed bv the British Government, those individuals have made themselves amenable to the laws of the ifth*

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the new Slate* ten per ccnt, in addition to the five generally agitated at every Session of Congress, put per cent, now received, paused Congress, hut it was those to which I have alluded, involve the most lmvetoed by (Jen. Jackson. Bad this bill bccome a portant interests erf"the people. Upon all subjects, law, Indiana Would have received by this time, I shall, ifsiicccesful, endeavor to act with a view to largely more than one million of dollars. With this the good of the country. Politicians, seeking tor amount judiciously applied, it might have relieved pobhc favor, are usually in the habit of promising to »le from a very large portion of taxation. At do certain things. I cannot promise you that I will effect any object, for the opinions or voice of one man, in our national legislature, will not always control a public measure. I can only assure yuu, that

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hill*, in due time.

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®ther questions, of lesser moment,thatare

I will devote myself to your interests, and that if.

and promoted. Perhaps I owe it to my own candor,beforeiclose this communication, to speak of a practice which has prevailed among candidates in this State. I mean, that of treating to spirituous liquors. This is cer-

I am not a member of a temperance society, res-

I wish every man fully to understand my views /.

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con^if|ient8 and e6erye pr8ise

was not

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for some years, to consider this a party question, but he act concerning the Cross-Cut was as »vell as we one so vittilly concerning our interests, as not only could rxpect. Now, viewing the matter as I do, it to command our best energies, but our united efforts. seems io me, at a glance, any and every person living

Appropriations of public inonev have been very on or near this work, must see the great and important lavishly mado upon the sea-board, and while they rcsulis necessarily ensuing from our complying or not fiirnirili thn iiiA'inn of nrotprMon to our N'avv and complying with the requisitions of the afon»uid act.

iao t, s„ milita matter of no minor consideration. Already we nave

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shores, would troops be pj-jncipai. And, with all the above expense, while the

work

weight

I short a while converted an unbroken wilderness in- more would make the canal efficient and useful-and to smiling fields of peace and plenty. Its comple- only the interest of sixty thousand dollars, for ten years.

whole Union

myself, but as it is never too late to repent error, I have concluded to do so no more. I will treat no man to liquor. It is demoralizing, and oppress US! in violation of our penal code —made indictable by yhcre, is dressed in the habiliments of woe!— our statute. If there is any occcasion «n which the ... people ought to be free from excitement and ihtoxi- and millions have put on the cation, it is when selecting public servaifts. Let them

for the .merest

{Qok jn |he pa of {he bj|, To besarCi

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|t0ge,i,er as favorable aa we desired, but

,he present embarrassed condition of the State,

ding to account, near $355,000, the in-

foreign terest of which we must pay yearly, until we pay the

p,na,ns unfinished, it will continue to be a dead

our hands, ahd will we fold our arms, and

is required of us, to complete the work while we have

severed from the ffrant to use the prontsansing from leases and tolls,

to the payment of said interest. Since we have expend

high ground, much, and so little will finish, while we havo

j. the grant from the State, more favorable perhaps than

any other work roceivcd during ihe last session, and

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than we again may receive, in five or

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|00niy prospects of

have entered inro the work already, bv subscribing nobly let »s all go do so likewise. What say yira, Messrs Dowling and others?

BACKWOODSMAN.

••rm •a-traaaas i, jiw •nmri ir»irnrra3i

horse of hisblood and appearance in the West. For terms, pedigree, fc. see Bills. L. C. DUNCAN. Marshall, III., April 10, !841 -31—Tt.

15cd Fox,

WILL Stand the ensuing season, one

he will serve mares. ?ce Bah. V. H1CKCOX

see bil Is. March 27-29-tf. IRA BARKER.

Trumpeter, (By tht fouT-miU race-horse. Trrfinptter,) WII.L stand ihe ensuing season al Newport. Vermillion county, Indiana, commencing April 1st, and ending July I. 1841. D. WEI31GBR-

March 20-28-tf.

Chilfters

WILL stand at Mr. &inke>%, and at Mr. Kester's in Vigo county, one half of the week each, commencing April lM and ending July 1st, 1841. For particulars, see bills.

March 20 2P tf D. VVEISIGER.

2,500/

KEPirs SKCONI) SEASON. wfc THE well-known and highbred Racehorse, Keptu having recovered from hi» recent indisposition, will make his second stand in Vigo coonty the ensnine season, mmencing on the 1st of April. 1941. He will stand in Terre-Haute. and will be let to mares at the reduced

pries of $12 the arasoa. All kinds of merchantable produce will ken in pay. For pedigree and performance (whk -an be cr*«fy beaten.} set Bi

Mareh 6, lM1-2^f.

"ittofrifairk. S he of a A WHO has proven himself a raoe-honw, hv beating Mr. Richardsmi*horse "Th#

Vesper," last faW. over the Central Coorae, will stand the eosaiaf season for nwres, in Tero-Haate Seaaan io commence the C5th of March, and end ihe first day of July. For penicuiars see

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Terre'JSaute, lad.

THUS"PAY MORNING, APRIL 15. 1841.

DEMOCRATIC IIAKltlSON CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS,

RICHAHD YV. THOMPSON,

OF LAWKEKCK-

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dispassionately reflect upon their rights, and their reason will bo "left free to combat error'' and preju- of office, and put on the majesty of the codice. ply—to-day, the wiuding-sheet and the pall

train no man in his indulgences, but suffer each to encases his mortal remains. C*ood (jod. now act for himself yet, 1 cannot consent to extend my f]oetjQZ and transitory are the pursuits of aid to a practice forbidden by law, and most iniquttous in its effects. earth- the rowaids of ambition—the legacy

DEATH OF"

PRESIDENT HARRISON!

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zeal and industry can do so, they shall bo protected died at the I'.xecuttve Mansion, in the City

great man has fatten in Israel

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, the Presidcnt of the United States, is no more!

in the morning. *-f r* What shrll vve" say" in Itnnouriccilng "tbis most melancholy event? What language shall we employ to express the feelings which

Harry IHufT, was marked by every demonslration of res- •»«. g"tiude and affection. On .he day Green. Ky-, and will stand the present designated for his inauguration, he appeared season at Mr. John I'tandy't, on Union

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Prairie, Clark county, Illinois, 5 miles from York, and 12 South of Darwin, and will be let to mares lower than any

I erre Haute. Mi. 20,184^--4-if^ ___ _____ land the mistakes of his fellow-citizens of every

I K1JXTON, WILL make Ins next sen son in TerreHaute, or vicinity, commencing on rtw first da of April and ending on the firat upon him by persecuting and intolerant enedayofjuly. This horse's colts constitute the highest recommendation that can be offered irt bis behalf. They are large, handsome, and gay, as hundreds can testify who saw them exhibited at the rati Agricultural Fair. For particulars of terms, &c- see bills.

WEISICER^

Mm in llncincs Tor

RAT Toy, WALLA- E & CO., aas« for sale od second-hand Steam Engine*, warranted to ran wine wt:' »-e sold dhesp, and oe aecom* irt*1-.'r-rr*. Appit at the Steam Foondry -i r, Feb. ao. 1841-tl. 0LOTH !?!«--A

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var-t. ry of yctitjIeinenV i««-

djr im«ie for sale, at miiKed prices- AIa saperior ar of black Italian ««m» 40 nch—csttin stocks, roJmfc.

Sac.

UANG WORTHY.

before his assembled countrymen, and delivered that glorious Address, so full of noble sentiments, just views, and true Democratic principles. The loud approval which marked

its reception is yet fresh in the minds of all,

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half of each week at the stable ot Jno A Clark, in Lost Creek township, and the Tippecanoe, of the Thames, and Fort Meigs other half at the stable of the subscriber, in Terre-Haute. For the blood and per- agnin rung in his ears. As he -onquerea on formancc. and. also for the terms at which

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grave his last abode-~-the decree of

Heaven his final recompense. True it is, that all distinctions are levelled by the last drama of our mortal career—that wealth, and power, arid grandeur have an end—that ambition ceases—that hope no longer allures —that our tenements of clay find the sumc

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ilant Old Soldier had llie cheers of

n^uined battle-field of his countrv, so

he conquering the errors, the prejudices,

ensuing sna.00 in H'''"*' I"'1)', by his mild, generous, nnd no-

the ccunty of Vigo—the same horse for-( blc conduct. Like a true Hero, he decked merly kept hy Cary A. Henderson in the town of Terre-Haute. This Horse's his entrance into power with no trophies ot

but

this county. For terms and particulars, xcas FHEE" from the touch of political ostracism. Practicing on the eternal nnd enduring PRINCIPLES which, brought him into power, and disregarding the injustice inflicted

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Washington, on the morning of the 4th of Vice Presideut from the Seat of Government,

April, at thirty minutes before one o'clock, to make this afflicting bereavement known to the country, by this declaration, under our hands.

A NATION MOURNS!—a hemis-

flat yesterday, he assumed the robes

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MESSRS. DOWJUI.VOS: •—When I read the act, pnssed by the Iv gislafor liie completion of the Cross-Cut Canal, from

dam to Terre-Haute, I then said that our cseiitntivcs bad done well, and what I then snid,

8i ni soy. No doubt they done the bestthey could lor

power!

and opinions. As a public man, I^have no concealmerits. I have written them plainly, that they may OVEK AM.—overyoUth and manhood over tne

Death's

EMPIRE IS

in poverty in the palace—in the humble cottage of the peasant and in the temple of the laws. Its breath pervades all objects of time—falls on every condition, and levels toa common platform the animated works of God. Exaltation, iu the world's eyes, offers no barrier to his approach, and gives no immunity from his claims. The animated dust which, but a short month ago, had the control of an Empire, is now as humbly clad as that other Lnzarus—the

cares, the troubles,and

the perplexing scenes of its earthly probation. 'I he death of this venerable and venerated man will form an era in the history of our beloved country. Less than five months ago, it pleased the good People of the United States toelevute him to the First Magistracy of the Republic. He was found in his humble dwelling at North Bend, in the peaceful pursuit of agriculture, when the unbought and unsought suffrages of his countrymen called him from the retirement of his declining years. Like tho Roman husbandman, he left his plough—his herds—his green fields— the sweets of domestic life, and assumed the cares of the millions who inhabit this fair po" litical heritage. His journey to Washington

*»»»'«'"»«-oru..

mies, WILLIAM FIBKRY HARRISON stained no laurel which entwined his brow with the blood of the vanquished. His was a moral victory over the errors of the times—over the enemies

of a bleeding constitution and a suffering Peopie. Reader! ft has pleased Almighty Ood to place his hand on this favorite of the People, and to take from amongst us our FIRST CITIZEN. Mortal anguish may bo excited, but the decrees of Heaven are not registered in vain. The inscrutable designs of HIM who marks the fall of the sparrow, are not to be fathomed by mortal eye, nor impugned by our frail and sinning race. That God #ho protectcd him in orphanage and in poverty— who guided him from his native land to this:

once unbroken wilderness—who gave power lowing ^lacr*.-

and vigor to his yoothfnl sword—who screened him in the hour of bottle and conflict—that God has called him away for some wise and

holy purpose. While the heart is «ck and *Mrer

stilt under the all-seeing eye of Heaven- In-

ctoua

an in ffladden the vision of the afflicted.

faint, at what we all consider a National Ca- 0^7-We are requeued, also, to announce ED-1 WIN GARTKKI.Las a candidate for the aame lamtty, let us remember that our interest* are]

the perpetuity ot the constitution, and the "pre servo lion of its true principle's." His last thoughts were for his country—that country which he had so long and so faithfully served —for which he had perilled his life in youth and in manhood Fellow-ci izens, renders, friends—our gallant Chief is no more—-death lias removed him! Let us revere his memo* ry, and, above all, LET NOT THE IJIMOUTAL PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM DIE WITH HIM

OFFICIAL.'

CITY OF WASHINGTON, APRIL 4, 1841. An all-wise Providence having suddenly removed from this life, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, late President of the United S a a

ggs of Congress, and in the absence of the

He died at the President's House, in this

city, this fourth day of April, Anno Domini, 1841, at thirty minutes before one o'clock in the morning. r,

The People of the United States, overwhelmed, like ourselves, by an event so unexpected and so melancholy, will derive consolation from knowing tlrnt his death was calm and resigned, as his life has been patriotic, useful, and distinguished and that the last utterance of his lips expressed a fervent desire for the perpetuity of the Constitution, and the preservation of its true principles. In death, ns in life, the happiness of his country was uppermost in his thoughts. #r s. ,v DANIEL WEBSTER ,# Secretary of State.

THOMAS EWfNG,

/. ,j. Secretary of the Treasury. JOHN BELL, Secretary ol War. -v.* J.J.CRITTENDEN, j' 1 Attorney General. .rFliANCIS GRANGER.

Postmaster General.-

JOHN TYL.15K, OF VIRGINIA. I This distinguished citizen is now the-acting

Prasidentof the United States, bv virtue of KISON, the Raltigh {W. C.) Begltter says: hi, office of Vice Presidenl,and will oon.ioue

day of March, 1845. .While the nation mourns the loss of the good and patriotic citizen so lately removed by the decree of Heaven, it is gratifying to reflect that our National Affairs are committed to the hands of such a man as JOHN TYLER. The country does not contain a purer or better mm—one of more lofty integrity, undoubted patriotism, and moral worth. Plain, unostentatious, and amiable, he unites talents of the highest order, with unbending firmness of purpose. He is a Democrat of the Old School, nnd will ondtict the government 011 the principles chalked out 1 by the lamented HARRISON. The considerate of all parties will nilly to support his Ad

riotic man yet presides over the destinies of our beloved country.

9CT We anticipato our publication day, this en will appear obvious to our readers.—

-for reasons whic On this account, we are compelled to postpone sever &1 favors handed in.

O" The news from Europe is important. Things look warlike. Let tlie country prepare for the crisis.

OY CALEB B. SMITH, CiuKbts U. TEST, and JOHA•THAN MCCARTY, Esquires, are candidates for Congress ifuhe Fifth District of Indiana—all Whig*! We are sorry to see it, but, il they willuat each other* up, so be it. 4j

0^7" Never did a man die more sincerely regretted than Gen. HARRISON. Our office has leen crowded, for three days, with anxious enquirers about the facts of his discease. Gloom pervades every countenance, and tears have flown down the venerable cheeks of igc. He had a place in the true affections of the People—a place in their "heart of hearts." Since the days of WASHINGTOM, ho man ever enjoyed the same popularity—the same unbounded and unreserved confidence. How glorious has been the career and tho end of this great and good man Who would not honestly serve his countrv for an urn in the hearts of millions!

tT/fWe neglected to state, heretofore, that the trial of GTEOHOE A. CHArMAn, Eeq. in the Parke Circuit Court, resalted in the entrance of nolle prosequi by the Attorney ot the Stale, and thd dismissal of the suit- This fact we should have noticed before^" justice to that gentleman.

liyThe County Commissioners Court tnec's dn the last Monday of April (the 26th.)

KrUp to this moment (noon Wednesday) we have no Eastern paptr giving an account of last moments of the President, or containing a word of his death. The intelligence which we publish is authentic, however, and is contained in a letter from our frend Major DOXOHO, dated "National Intelligencer OJfite. April 4, 1841." The Eastern mail lads rrgultrly* as lias been the case (or the last two months. At ihifttme, it is peculiarly annoying.

Richard If*. Thompson, WILL address his fellow-citizens at ihe following places, on the days stated, and will be happy to meet all the who can conveniently attend. As the time is short, lie can make but a single visit to each point.

Friday, 16th April, Bowling Green.

Saturday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday. Friday. Saturday,

17th 19th 20th 21st 23rd 24th 26th 27th .J 281 291 30th 1st Ma/

(hsvtng

a nee of hta lips expressed Aw We never heard it acaotmwd Courier.}

to discharge the duties thereof, till the fourth politicians, and our word for it, they will hmirtly snb. scrihc to its doctrines- as well that portion of it which secures tho elective Iranchise, as thnt pnrt which pro-S vides for the rigid accountability of Government! agents."

.• 1 ,1 pliia, well and favorably known, not only in that com-! ministration, assured that tin honest and pat-

week,

THK

Spencer Gosport. Putnam*ille, ,M Greencestle. Terre Haute. Middletown. Lebanon. ,1, .. Carlisle. Shepard's, 81iak.Prairie Vincennes. Johnson's, Owl Prairie. Washington.

DR. JOfllf W. DAVIS

Will address the citizens of Vigo county, at lb# lol-

rt, on Friday the Ifithi.

Midt^e^own, on Saturday, the 17th.

frVWe are requested to announce NATHANlEt. F. CUNINGHAM aaa candidate for Trea-!

Coun

j-:jtl-i nfwn nmiwrn Ci*cu*$T*ica.—The RoahviHe Whig, PHEsubscriber ha a returned from the south, with 1 dividual and Mattooa! a miction often presses the mail was coming from general and complete assortment of GXOCES tea 0 on the mind, and creates feelings of despon-) Brookville," says the Whig, "hat Monday nwht w««k. every description, consisting of an one of the horses loat h»s fore feet, and owrt his bind TEAS, SUGAR,COFFEE, WINES,BRANDIES deocy. Ail seems dark, forbtddingaod dreary

fect waa

taaes me tacc 01 oor

but tha rlnod whirh hkies the of oor off eolfia joint. j«s» abo*e ilie hoof, and be borse in a Grocery and Provision Store all of which no wil

waJlted to utwa

kind and benevolent Creator will breakaway* earner discovering ill waa a spirited, fine horse, and any other similar establishment on the Wabash. Hi ... .. ... we have not heard the circumstance satisfactorily ac- store is situated on National Road street directdy op in doe time, ami the ."unshtne of fits smiles

EMOTED

hi,fee

again giaooen tne V(«oo 01ineaiuicwc. 1j-# The horse was shot, as he coefi erally toeall and examine hiastock. By the official notice of his decease, below,' never have T*co*end "—Jl»*k*tlde Whig. HENRY BRASHER. bis countrymen will iearn that "his death was tA similar occurrence happened near this place, two 1 Terre-Hante. M»rd» 14.1840-27-tf or re a a go aH or on he So he in calm and wngned," andthat-lhc lax hi. Iwot.rJ l»d A FEW»«G.a™cb~«,.od Rm.r I

lost one of bis hoofs, and had lobe destroyed,

'oners to the JOtoaT

The Citizens of Vigo county are requested! to meet in the Court-House, on SATURDAY] NEXT, the 17th instant, for the purpose of arranging measures-o pay appropriate hon-1 ors to the memory of WILLIAM HENRYI HARRISON, late President of the Unite States. All, and every one, who choose, ai respectfully invited to attend. r. .'

AprillJP7,

|84L

1|AIANY CITIZENS.

WABASH RIVER.

The Wtibash river continues in good boating orderj though it is falling slowly. Boats continue to arrive] and depart daily.

O7 Read the Circular of Col. TaoxrsoN. the \Vliig canditate for Congress, in .thia weeks paper. Irist plain, candid, ami holiest avewal of his political Sentiments.

SURGICAL GPERATIONT

Many of our readers will (eel an interest in the 101 lowing paragraph from the EvantyilU^ Journal. Ourj friend, lr. JOHN W. HtTcnooc* fijfWeriy of this place,] it will be observed, has performed the very delicnt operation of lythotomy, and with eminent success. A an operative Surgeon, that gentleman hns few supc riura: a a a ii A vi 1 S

LITHOTOMY". ^v'

This important and dangerous operation was success fully perfoinied near Ovrensville, county, on the 1st inst., by Dr.

HITCHCOCK,

OSGibson

Kvansville, upon

William Leech, an interesting hoy ofJwelveyearsdW, The unfortunate patient had suffered, more or less for six years, fs-om the stone in Ms bladder. For the last twelve months, he hud been confined to his bed, ami, reduced to "death's door" by the most excruciating pain. The case was a most unpromising one, and had been operated upon once (ahou: tlirct month ago) unsuccessfully, the bladder being cut into tflfSugh the hypogastrium. & l)r. Hitchcock was not deterred by the many dwi• culties which were presented in the case—nor was hq disposed 16 consider the disease irremediable, because an abortive attempt had been made to extract thef^S calculus. Notwithstanding the perinum was greatly iy' thickened, and the stono encysted, it was succeeefuily removed by ihn lateral perineal operation, with thenitr and in the presence ol Doctors Ftillertou and Tavlor,1

Wm- and T. J. Montgomery and Samuel Stone, £ensJ The boy is doin# rsmnrkab!e well, having pnssed what! js considered the time of danger after such operation.

PUBLIC OPINION."

Speaking of the Reform Circular recently issued byj the Secretary of State, at the request of President IIAR-

ciSi^S

In reference to this same Circular, the Charleston) Cturier, which supported the Administration of Mr.f VAN BUREM, has tho following candid and Inudatorj remarks:

We have rend this document with much pleasure'

it isfl speedy prncticnl fulfilment of at least one intiDg.] urnl pledge. It forbids such official interference with! elections as may bring the patronage of the General* Government in eonflict with their freedom, but allows,| and even courts, in Federal (.flicors, 'the free and proper expression and maintenance of thciropinions respect-J ing public men or public measures,' and 'the exercise! to the fullest degree of the constitutional right of siif-| frnge.' The determination expressed in the Circular,! promptly to dismiss all delinquent officers in money! matters, is also a praiseworthy step,and should be rigo-] rbutly enforced."

THE DEATH OF A USEFUL CITIZEN. We notice with regret the death ol James Ronalde«»n, Est]., an old and respectable'citizen of Philadel-

unity,but throughout thocouniry. Ho was a nmnj

of more thnn ordinary ability and enterprise, sccutnu-, lated a large fortune by the efforts of hie industry, nnd contributed in various ways to the benefit of his fnllowj creatures. He has resided for manv yenrs pust in tho] township of Aloyamensing. wliero he will long he remembered with kindncbsand regret. He wnsa Scotch-* man by birth, and died at the nge of 73 yenrs. The] death ol such ft man cannot but 03 considered a publioj lo,w.,.w,T rr**'"

THE FLORIDA INDIANS.

The St. Augustine News of the J9ih ii&rt.siys: Th Florida Indians now remaining, which can be esthmr ted (we have no corroct data) at 3000, may bo classed] into Seminoles, Micknsukies, Tallahasseesand Creeks,! (other denominations being merged into these) whol are prevented from quarelling among themselves by] their greater qunrrel with the whites though it isquite| probable that existing jealousies have, for thrcn yonrsJ pa*t prevented any combined operations. As tlief Seminoles reside in the Southern pert of tho peninsula, sway frern the settlements, the depredations upon themi hnveof late been probably committed hy the otlur* tribes. These tribes are composed of hold, skilful, ungovernable spirits, who having Alwavs acted independ-l ently of the will and stipulates of their temjwrnryJ chiefs, probably continue so to act.

BAGS Coffee, received nnd for sale, bv asSfr April J7-3g-tf RICHAHD BLAKB.

TO SPORTSMEN."

subscriber has jest received a supply of Beatty's Canister Powder, Extra .r. Beatty's FFF in kegs, I quality. Shot, all sizes, ,. ,, ,L gnrLc*,,'r. /"-v.."PerruMion aps, of superior quality nil of which are offered 10 Sportsmen, confident that,] on tpial, they will prove satisfactory.

April 17-M*tf RICHAtID BLAKE. (Irocerieii. 1.) IO COFFER. New Orleans

Terrs-Haute. April 17-32-tf.

Bnilejr Sc Elkin

ARE

now receiving, direct from the east, their stock of SPRING and BUMMER GOODS, con sisting. in part of the following an idea: CLOTHS. CASSJMBRES. S ATT I.VETS A NI)\

VESTINGS. «,• v.

British, American, and French Prints. Lawns and Muslins, Laces and QuilUngs^^/: Gloves and Hosiery, Bonnet Lawns (a neto article,) Straw and Leghorn Bonnets,

^Artificial Flowers, .61 V^Fancy Shawlsand Handkerchiefs. 3-4, 4'f,SL 54, Brown Muslins, j,

Bleached Muslins, iwrt Check?, Tick*, and Drills*

„lmlT£1§9 f*ROCER\

hanging by a small pwoe of skin. They cam* LIQUORS, &c., and, inahort,every thing umlly foom

a* bones of b» lea, witk&at the aell 00 the most accommodating terms, and as low a.

for. Will some one explain the matter/ Had posite hi* old stand, and one door West of McGregor'

oceasiooed so atrangea Iron store. He invites bis friends and the public gei

Sugar,

I We item Reserve Cheese, Do. Molassrs-j Also, One cask French Biandy. Just received per| steamboat Sandusky, and for sale by

W. PATRICK A.CO.

^Groceries.

have on hand and for snle a choice ^nor^meatl of Wines and Groceries-

comprising

Hock. Champaign, Maderia, Porl. Jamaica Spirits American Brandy. Apple Brandy Cherry Brandy and Cordial.

5 wiNrfc*.

-x*'• Uif

ttur»

Which we will sell on the usual terms. April I7-J2-tf GROVERM AN St BOURNE. NKW SPRInTT aND fttTMMKfl GOODS.

,,f

PennsyJvonia Jeans, Beaverfeen, French Mixtures, Thibet Cloth, Summer do. Palm-lesf Hals, Ac. Together with a variety of Hats. Shoes and Boots I Cotton, Yarn, Sugar, Come, and Tea Madder and In digo. Chewing Tobacco, Set. which will be sold on th*| most reasonable terms, lor cash, or exchanged for goorl produce. We invite purchaser* to give us a call, as wi| are determintd to self as low as the lowest, for cash Sec.

Store, north side of the public sqture.. *, April IT-3»-tf

^m\

PRO-

VMSIOJY STORE*

A. al%o, for safe by March. 27-».tf. BRASHER.