The Wabash Courier, Volume 10, Number 7, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 October 1841 — Page 2

THE WABASH COURIER

CONARD ft HARRIS, Pablfeten.

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TERRE-HAUTE, SATURDAY OCT. 23. 184L

VIGO COUNTY LIBRARY.

Are our^good citizen generally aware of the existence of a valuable Library, the propert of Vigo county? This Library is knpt in one of the rooms of the Court House and consists of several hundred volumes of choice and valuable books. As these books belong to the county, they can be obtained at any time, on application to the Librarian, Mr, Noble, for a mere trifle, either by the single volume, or by quarterly or annual subscript tion.

It said the Bankrupt law—although not going into operation until February next, is already sheding its benign influence over many sections of the country. Like summer showers its effects are already observable far and wide. Many persons with large familiesr tfho, until this law was passed, could see nothing but a life of misery and distress before them, are now encouraged to hope, and induced to make renewed efforts once more to establish themselves in business.

Thus it would be with a National Bank, should such an institution be chartered. A1 though "mouths must ncccssarily elapse, before could go properly info action. Yet confidence would be restored—and the antici-r patigh, or rather certainty, that a standard *of prioea would be better established, and thff.'1 %unrency regulated, would have an immediate effoct upon the community, and give life and tone to business operations.

The Address of the New York Whig Convention is an able production, and will be interesting to all Whigs at this time. It is

published, but did not reach us in time for this week's paper—next week we will endeavor to lay it before our readers.

Meetings complimentary to, and in favor of Henry Clay, are being held in all parts of the country.

Our late townsman, E. M. Huntington now Commissioner of the General Land Office, is at present with us for a few days on a visit.

NATIONAL AGKICULTURAL SOCIETY. We are pleased to see that the friends of the

meeting held in the City of Washington, Sept 4th, 1841, for the purpose of organizing a National Society.

From the proceedings it will ho seen, that the second Monday of the ensuing Congress, was fixed upon, and adopted, as the time for the meeting of the friends of such a society, from all parts of the Union, at the City of Washington. Solon Robinson, Esq. and the Hon. Oliver H. Smith of Indiana, were appointed on a General Cori.mittce to prepare a draft of a Constitution for a National Society, to be submitted at the time and place above mentioned. Mr. Robinson it would seem has been making a tour through various soctions of the United States for the purpose of collecting information on the subject of Agriculture.

Wo consider the time and place of meeting altogether favourable. Congress will be in iession, thereby, not only affording an interesting opportunity to all who can make it con* venient to attend from remote sections of our country—but, as that body embraces within its membors, some of the most successful practical farmers in thd country, the opportunity will bo still better, for eliciting and combining extensive Agricultural information. We should think the occasion, altogether, one, that might constitute stro-g inducements for, and well rpay, a journey to the seat of Government.

TRAGEDY OF MISS ROGERS AND MR. PAYNE. would seem, that during all the period of excitement, and wonder, in reference to the mysterious fUte of Mary C. Rogers, there was one, solitary individual, who felt, and experienced, more heartrending affliction than all the rest of tho world besides. Daniel C. Payne at tho time- of the disappearance of Miss Rogers, was a boarder in the house of Mrs. Rogers, Nassau street, New York, and, Us it now appears, was the accepted lover, and betrothed husband of this beauti:ul girl. For some time after the disappearanee of Mur, nothing particular was observable in tho conduct of Payne. As time advanced, however, and the certainty of some dreadful mishap, to tho young girl, became more and rtiore apparent, Daniel C. Payne, was found to yield to feelings, which, in a short time, produced despair and death. Within a few days passed, he indulged freely in tho use of spirituous liquors. Left New York for Hoboken—rambled about the spot where Mary was behoved to have been murde.ed—visited the house of Mrs. Loss, where his betrothed had been Inst seen—gnvo himself up more freely to drink—layout in the woods exposed to the weather—and at length, exhausted from hunger, thirst and cold, lay down upon a fonch where he breathed his last, just as an individual in the neighborhood happened to rcnjdi the spot.

TMs'whole affair of Mary C. Rogers and Daniel (X Payne, is equally tragical, in real life, with any thing the most vivid imagina tion might choose to picture in the brilliant pnges of romance.

FIRE IN VINCKNNRS.

We regret to learn that a destructive fire took place in Vincennes on Saturday night last in which, the store of Messrs S. & W. J. Wise—the Iron store of Mr, Do ran—Mr. Braner*s house—Thorn & Tracy's hou ihe store room of Mr. Burtch—and the Apothecary store of Mr. Peck were all entirely consumed. Of the origin of the fire, or tho amount of damages, we have not as yet been informed.

MCLEOD'S TRIAL.

We publish to-day a portion of tho testimony in the case of Alexander McLeod— both on the part of the prosecution, as well as for the defence. Hie testimony is very voluminous—we are obliged to condcnce as much as possible—merely inserting sufficient io give a general tdea of the character of the ease. At the last (kites the testimony had

Tha deciion returns from Ohio and Pennsylvania are sUfti incomplete—not sufficient to enable us to judge of the final result.

clased—and the cause about to be argued bv!«*• Sw !®i-« coniutkl tko Mm, he waa appointed, in cotysaetioo with John counsel te the jury.

•an.. .—-— ViJlss its cnitr idiot nffinr 10 Georgia has resulted in mo« srihools. with aaeqasUed ability, aad an iawww favor of McDonald, the V«o IV,candHate for fioi rnor the tmmm and admiration ofwesny every emsea of ths

John C. Spencer, Esq. has been appointed Secretary of War, by the Psesident of the United States and has signified his intention to accept the office. At the time of his appointment, Mr. Spencer was Secretary of State, of the Slate of New York.

Gen* Jackson has written a letter to some friends in New York—in which he applauds President Tyler for his veto—but regrets thai he so far forgot himself as to sign the bill repealing the Sub-Treasury.

MARYLAND ELECTIONS.

The Hon. Francis Thomas has been elected Governor of the State of Maryland, by a majority over Mr. Johnson, rising five hundred votes.

The House of Delegates will count.ihirtysix Whigs, and forty-two Opposition. The Senate still numbers sufficient Whigs to secure a Whig majority on joint ballot.

In Vermont it seems the election of Governor will devolve upon the Legislature—and that consists of,

Senate, Whigs 20—Locos 10. House, Whigs 118—Locos 73. *r 4

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As We supposed, "the speck of War," re cently going the rounds of the papers, in refer ence to an attack of a United States Cutler on a British armed steamer, on Lake Erie, turns out a hoax.

»"The Bank of the Metropolis, Washington the Merchants' Bank, Boston and the Bank df Ctotjpnerce, Tifew York, have been selected* Wy th£ Secretary of the Treasury, as the agencies of the United States for the payment of the interest on the public debt. 1

From the New Orleans Bulletin we learn that a large meeting of Whigs was held at the St. Louis Exchange on the 27th ultimo, for the purpose of expressing their views in relation to the vetoes of President Tyler. A preamble and resolutions were adopted—in which it is said, that, in the midst of gloom, and a desolating disease, they feel it a duty to tneet, and express their great disappointment in the President's vetoes, as well as their full confidence in the Cabinet which President Harrison had assembled around him, &c.

Boring

going on

great interests of Agriculture are at leng Michigan. On the 28th ult. tubes were put aroused to action. In another column will' down to the depth of 360 feet, when pure be found the proceedings of a preliminary brine, of the quantity of one bushel of salt to

MICHIGAN SALT. for Salt has been for some time in Grand River Valley, Western

from 50 to 60 gallons, ascended and poured forth with immense force. .. TEXTS.

General Samuel Houston has been elected PresiJent of Texas by a large majority of votes over Gen. Burnet.

THE GREAT FORGER.

Monroe Edwards, the great forger, who figured so largely last season in the newspapers, and among certain mercantile houses, has at length been taken. His case has been heard in Philadelphia, under preliminary investigation, and the demand of New York for his person for trial acceded to.

Col, Grogan, of whom we spoke last week, 89.[saving been taken within the American lines, and carried to Montreal, has been set at liberty, on application of the United States authorities. He has been handed over- for safo,escort toihe province lines.

Joseph R. fngersoll, of Philadelphia, has accepted the Whig nomination, to fill the place made vacant in Congress by the resignation of the Hon. John Sergeant. Joseph R. is brother to Charles J. who is now one of the loco representatives from the county of Philadelphia.

FRANKLIN'S PRINTING PRESS. It is said the identical printing press, at which Franklin worked on his first visit to London, will soon be sent to this country, and placed in the possession of the Philosophical Society in Philadelphia of which, Franklin was the founder.

Shadrnck Penn, formerly of Louisville, and Editor of the Advertiser, has purchased the St. Louis Argus.

Mr. Henry Srinemiiz, aged eighty, was recently run over by a train of cars near Carlisle, Pa. and nearly cut to pieces.

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From the latest accounts the Yellow Fever had much abated in New Orleans.

The public debt of Texas is $5,827,000. The revenue is about $2,000,000.

Mr. Webster has left Washington for the North—and the President was preparing to leave for his residence in Virginia.

Fresh turbot, received by the Acadia from England, was served up at one of the Boston Hotels,

COUST

a OHIO RIVER.

Tho Ohio River had risen several feet on the 16th iost. and was still on the rise at Louisville, Cincinnati and upwards.

The New York Tribune speaks of John C. SpeoterEsq., recently appointed Secretary 5p«l of Wmri aa 'follows.

ThfHsa. John C. Spencer bu been invited by Ppesidcntayler to take charge of the War Department of oar Government. This, though a matter of surprise to many, will be, we trust, a subject of regret to none. An abvioos propriety seemed to direct that New York

should hare some voice in the cabinet councils and we fed sore that,to no abler and worthier bands could these high trusts b« committed than to those of the prawni Secretary of ihe State of New York. With a wide and well established fame as among the soundest and «hl«at Aroeriean lawyers, he poeseeeesa reputation for parity of purpose and dignity of aim rarely enjoyed, and in each of the important duties in this his native

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whose duties he had well discharged, be has ecuafcding laurels. His selection, moreover, st juncture, to fill so important and confidential^ station, must be regarded as evidence of a desire on the part of President Tyler to preserve the integrity of the party that raised him to power. Mr- Spencer now about fifty years of age, sad a great portion of his life has been speat in the active daties of political service- At the age of 18 he was the private secretary of Daniel D. Tompkins, thea Goveaor of this State and. while in d»t station, wrote reply of the Governor a the addms sf the Legtaiatuie, which elicited high approval for its eminent ability. He afterwards removed to Caaandaigua, where for a series of years bewas engaged ia the practice of law, sad did much to acquire for Ontario countv the pttrad distinction she has for away ycets enjoyed, of assessing by far thesbleet bar. in preoortioa to its numbers, in the Stats. Ia 1817 he was elected member of Coontas ia 1823 a meender of the State Aamahly, of which he was ehossa Speaker and sooa after betook bia seet in the Seoate of bis na-

Duer sad Beaisaua F- Butler, to teviee the laws of tbe State ofNewY ork, of which aid

commission bs disehsrjod ths owe* •eighty pert, la 1839 ha was checen Secretary of State by Governor Seward aad he has eooUaaed /rem that ume to the proeebt to discharge the daties of that high etaPOP.

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TRIAL OF ALEXANDER McLEOD FOR THE MJRDE* OF BCSFKE. Wednesday Morning, (Third Day.) Judge Gridley presiding. On the opening of theQ~urt this morning, Mr. District Attorney Wood, for the proeecition,caUed to the stand Charles Parke, who being sworn, testified—

I 8m native of Canada, and was raised st Chippo, wa. I wss tending bar for Mr.Dtvia, in tbst plsoeai the' time of ihe destruction of the Caroline. I bad then been with Mr. Dsvis three or four months. It wasfiist discovered thst sny one wason Navy lslandvon a,Sundsy. know tbe prisoner McLeod, have known him greater portion of the time he held tbe office of Deputy Sheriff of Niagara District. Daring the afternoon preceding the destruction of the Caroline, 1 saw him at Chippewa. I saw him a number of times during that dsy, and toward the cloee of the day—I saw him also after dark. A gentleman came in and inquired for him between 8 and 10 otiock in the evening, and he was shown to McLeod^ chamber—he having retired to bed. McLeod got up, dreewd himself, came dawn into the bar-room, and told Mr. Davie that if I^PMMCLeod^.] brother inquired for him, to say to him that he had gone to Niagara. About half or three quartersoi an hour after that I saw him again, between Davis's and the Chippewa Cut. There was number of people about and near him, but whether they were his company or not I cannot say. ^.fter that, I saw him, and some hundred more by the side of some Ldete on the bank of the river. Some got into the boats, bat alter wards they got out and towed the boat about threequarters of a mile, where they embarked an board the boats, and shoved off from the shore. They steered acroee the river but I do not know where they went. The boats tvere towed up empty on account of the current. Thie occupied about an hour and then I returned home and went to bed, leaving up Mr. Johnson, who was also a bar-tender in the house. I bsve not seen Mr. Johnson latelv, but understand he is at Detroit.— The next I saw of McLeod was about sunrise the nffxt morning, when I saw him on the square in frontotMr.

Davis* house. There were a number of people, not far from him, but t.onc very near him nor do I know that any one was tn his company. If I recollect right, on the previous evening he Wore a sword by Ms side. I did not bear him say any thing. I saw hjpk again not lone afterwards, in the forenoon while I wiasfanding on Air. Davis1.stoop. Afterwards I was, in the habit of seeing him frequently almost -evetff day. A number of officers bosrned there. I have hesrd hwn say some thing aboul tl)e destruction of the Caroline. A few dayB after, a number of them were, converting about it—Capt. Stennett was one, Maj. Cochran, of Dragoons, another, and four or five more and McLeod said, in purport, that he killed a yankee. Their conversation was in reference to the Caroline. I can speaH quite positive about McLeod's getting into the boat.

Cross examined by Mr. Spencer—Lives about 17 miles from Chjjppewa4 township ol Nane's Creek has a farm and a family can't exactly ray he owns' the farm it was his father's estate, and he holds in common with the othet heirs is 29 years of age, tended bar about three and a half months for Mr. Davis it was a very busy time a man by the name of Johnson was there before witness came don't recollect the number of the guests cxactlv probably six or eight formed the mess can tell the names of some there were Captain Stennct, Lieut. Caldwel, Capt. Leckie, Mr. Cochran in the Dragoons can't remember the names of the others there were a great niany occasional guests caa't tell what guests were there the day before or after ihe horning of the Caroline can tell several in the square the day before he then saw Mr. Howie, Mr. Btown, officers of the artillery doesn't recollect what they were doing more than he could say what led him to take notice of these persons.

Where was McLeod when he was boasting* In the mess rcomf Vi Where wss the mess-room? Over the bar up stairs. What day was it?

A day or two after. A: 5 What did you hear any other one day.l. Well they were talking. Whataboutf Can't say exactly.

Can you not tell what they said as well as.what McLeod said/ Well, it was something about that.

Which one was itt Can't tell—they talked all togetherHow long were you in? Perhaps five minutes—perhaps more Can you not be more precise No—I didn't keep a time-piece. *9 What did you go in for/ I was called in. What fort To bring in beer or liquor. Did you near any thing else said? Can't recollect any thing else. Where were you on the evening of the 28thl ,, As to dates I can't Bay. 1 ,!• What day waa the Caroline burntf Don't know the date."- ', "'fy When did you go ouf after Vhst, rtew $p Nowhere.

Why/ *rr"Because I had no business. When aft- that did .you leave the house for any length of timet

Can't reoellect particularly—I suppose It must have been a month after. Did business keep you se confined?

Yes. How long were you in Buffalo when subpeenseut Early on the Monday morning after getting there. What was your business at-Buffnlot To buy books, a plough and a stove. W to ok he re Several, one Pierce was among them who said he knew me and was in Chippewa when.1 left for Buffalo.

Is there a good road that route? 'J" Generally it is. Did you purchase the books? ,fs No, I hadn't time. Where is your team I sent i: home with my brother-in-law. Why? They need it at home. Why did you not get your plough? I hadn't time to look about for it, at 8 o'clock I was set in motion for this place (a laugh)

Did you not think you could go home? I supposed I should have to pay the penalty mer•tioned in the subpoena if I didn't come here, though 1 didn't care so much for that, yet when Mr. Hawley said he would compel me I submitted and came.

By Mr. Hall—What prevented you from ccftnirtg over to this side? From fear of being taken as a witness.

Did the counscl read you any evider.c^, or dictaw, or advise as to your testimony No, sir. .!•

Were you spoken to during the evening before this expedition with reference to joining? I was at the time of starting, and declined.

By Mr. Spencer—Who at Chippewa asked yoa if you were coming to Buffalo? Mr. Hall interposed he thosght the question immaterial, and the witness was not called on to answer.

The Court thought the question belonging to tbst kind of testimony that was admissible* tance could only be known after it was answered.

Mr- Spencer waived the'qucstion snd put itas to Did you starts week before to go to Bunaror Yes. For what purpose? The same as already stated., .«^^4 To get these things? A- ~4 Yes. And fosr of being taken, as a witness prcvontea your going* -T'

Yes. •, Who uUed you 10 go ou board tl» boat? 1 don know. •£*_ Mr. ajpencw—Well, I'm done with you, snd amWry you consumed so much time. What do you pMo by that look, sir? continued Mr. Spencer, as the witness passed him on his way from the stand.

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returned the wiujess. .4 Next witness called was ., Henry Myers, who being sworn, deposed tbst ly lives near Cana ndaigua- works ons farm-K^

ed in Canada—is Ciuaen of tbe United States by birth-left for Canada seven

Cran annmod by Mr. S^jeaper-Do 700 hv« st Geneva vtUsgot No -stvan miles wssi ol it.

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Have yoa lived there since coming from Csna^if No—I Inrod a year 6 astko from Ganeva. Why did yoa leava Caandal i^.vt ("Wi aeoMBt of the trooMr

Did it trouble you? Not in particular, but my wile wSsn 1 contented. Have you been very quiet since the trouble? Yes, snd as quiet beforeWhen did you leave Canada About ten days after the Caroline was burnt. WhefTdid-yoa getscqaainted with McLeod? Aboat a year before I.left, at bt. Daviq.^What had you to do with him there? Nothitijf.

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«Didhestsy overnight. Yes—I believe so. .. Where did you see him again? .' ,At Niagara. v,^'

Anv body else there that vou knew? Np" Had you seen him before he showed his pistol?

Can you now tell what tbe man said before McLeod

^The roan asked, "where is the man thst shot Durfec? What sort of a man was he? a soldier? I reckon he wasn't.

How many were in tne bar room? Twenty or thirty. Then what did McLeod say? "Here he is. by G—d—I'm the one!" Then he held up the pistol and ssid, "Here's the pistol that shot him" —then he pulled out his sword and raid, ''there^ the blood of Yankee.

When did you first tell of this?

After I got to Canandagua. What induced you to talk of it? ^4 II was talked of a good deal there sbout. Wbo were present when you talked of it I One Shennan and one Buskirk.. What did you tell them? 1 Thesame story I told you. T-Vv -v W I I understood that Sherwood diu.

John Morrison wnsnext sworn an deposed as toilowsResides at Stamford, U. C. moved there from Toronto came to Toronto in June 1835 knows Alexander McLeod perfectly made his acquaintance in '36 heard ol the destruction of the Caroline on the morning of the 30th December, 1836 heard of it from Col. Cameron, formerly of the regiment witness belonged to was told l' .L-I .U~ rAUnol tt'nntod him Ht the

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Testimony on tie part of N.cLfod.

OniTie resumption of the proceedings after the recess

^M "'spencer said, that, as the remainder of the depositions contained merely collateral evidence, be proposed to introduce at present the oral testimony.

William Press was then wdled to thjrstsnd, and be* ing sworn, deposes that he lives in Csnads keeps a puulio house^at Niagara knew Mcleod wel has known him a year before the 27th of Dec, remembered the "troubles" in Canada about that penod was at Chippewa

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tnrned to Niagara the same evening took the passengers in a wagon from Niagara to-Chippewa ernewdin a ensh book the money received for carding these persons the date was 29th Dec. 1837, the Caroline was. Eoved that night heard of that eventthe next morning his horses in a yard opposite started from Davis' immediately °fte' Ktef, rode with witness to Niagara, and McLeod went to Stamford the latter place is about six mtleslrotn ChipSewa the roads were very bad were at least an^hour and a half going

Stamford McLeod left witness at

the gate of Capt. Morrison. Cros-examined by Mr Hall—What kind of a wngon was yours? A spring wagon. How far to Chippewa from Niagara? About 18 miles- Were you iin the habit of carrying passengers? Yes. When you take passengers you always make an entry. Certainly. Keep regular books? Yes. VVhat is your business. Keep a tavern- You drive your own 'earn- Yes.

Where is O'Keefe? I don't know. What date do you enter? thedateol the transaction. When did you get home that night? After ten o'clock. How do you know? From the time it would take to conie down. Wasthero a guaitl at Niagara? Yes. What hours was it set or relieved? Relieved every hour. Had you any thing to do with that? No. Have you never satd 1 that von must be home at 9 o'clock, from having something to do with the guard? I believe I was drawn on the guard that night. I

gate went down and saw him there was asKeo 11 ne

then "Your friend McLeod is

come up and sec him?" he begged to be excusra, as1

Caroline, which witness took to the "ouso and cut trom

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tlie day of the destruction ot the Corol ine. Col .Came

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Leod was 10 the cottage of witness at the time oonver .. 1 1.. 1as noarlv ft ft WtlnM

couW reiHemoer.at a snorvume ancr ciw.iv u» mc night before that morning he slept in the parlor he

drnnk tea that evening with witness famil took

ncss retired to .bed nearly at half past 12 clock, spent

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By the Court—When did he make that answer? Just when I said Col. Cameron had said the Caroline had been cut out and sent over the Falls.

Examination continncd McLeod then said, "I wish to G—d I had been there!" and McLeod continued, "Where is Archie? I want my horse!" Archie went ofTtoget the horse—that was a little past eight—he was pressed not to think of going till he got breakfast, and agreed to remain—he did remain—he then, after being dressed and having breakfast, went down with him and saw him get his horse and ride towards Chippewa—next saw McLeod ths afternoon of the 2d of January following.

Cross examined by Hawley—Whats your age? Fif-tv-eight. Where born? In Ayrshire, North Britain, What year? It appears to me in W. What service were you in? In the British regular army.

Were you drafted? I beg you wont speak of that to an officer. Who ever heard of an officer being drafted How appointed then? By commission. How did yon get that? I purchased it sir. When? _August 1W.

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A child, Morrison, son of the last wit new. an intelligent looking lad, was then sworn snd examined—He deposed that be knew McLeod—had seen Colonel Duncan Cameron some times—he wss in Toronto ss witness believed—was at his father's gate when Col. Cameron came up, about 8 o'clock in tne morning. Col. C. told me 0 tell father to come to him. 1 went up to the house a gentleman was with Col., C. they were in a two horse wagon my father went down, I went down

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there sine*—has seen the prisoner before th« uiaireturncd from Canada shortly after the Caroline was burnt—saw tbe prisoner twice in Canada- once at St. David's—and when I moved out of Canada, at Niaga-ra-saw him on the latter octwM a tavera oa ibe north side of the road, to bait liia borsea went into the bar room—saw there a number of soldiera—*me l»d weapons—some bad not. There tbe man thatabot Darfes-oneaud MrLeodsaid, "Here he »—I'm tJ* He than polled out a boreetnsn"* pistol and said it tol that ahot him- Tben nid "there's iheblood ofa d—pd Yaok«^-boWi* on tbe sword. There was Mood 00 the end for aboat fbor inches—it 'T11 oat to feed the hoises—two or three W lowed Ima out— they asked him where be wss going-^'joe" he wss going to Geneva, as his wefo didn't h»g Qsaada some of them said www wss a d—d Yantoej snd McLsod said witness wss d-—d rnol saa abimld*nt go any brther. Witness staid snder tbe shod mnTtiJi, arid at last McLeod ssid ,f witaess wssa mind to treat ths sonoaajr he might go how-wttseis ssid be wouldn't mind dung thst-ttoM bar room,snd treated to tbe snosat of sdollar-tben waa allowed logo and aroossd on h» not siace heard McLeod say any thmf of JPS matter.

get that? I purchased it sir. When? Augusi »-v/. Wisconsin Hon. Wm. Woodbridge, Michigan Wm. How long did you remain on Mr vice? Till the end of j,

was your age then? I not good at MlcuIann^J Thompgon DelawareTHon. John P. 8kinner, Mary-

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it's very easy getting out ofservice^I retiredon fflH payAre you now on full pay?

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nio uu IIUW uu iwi («.j A PO cal parties do you favor in Canada? Oh,_ neither I support the Government, be which it will! (A laugh.) When did you come to Canada? In 1835. How Jong have you resided where you now

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five years. How intimate are you wttb McLeod? Oh, not very much then more so now. Wss it common for him to lodge with you? Very seldom.

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well be didn't stay very often st my Cither's hoose: recollected his coming there that night} saw him when be came it was about 8 o'clock at Bight there was

nothing particular to make me sure o'hja coming—it might bsve been the night of the 28th ne came on horseback

I put up horse I usual!

Cameron's ooming there on tbe morning of thst day becssse be told of tbe burning ot the Caroline thst wss in 1837 know that because I was often told ao since I recollect taking tbe asddle off tbe horse of Mcleod was examined once before signed my statement: freto tbe english church.

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cognizes his signature^] goes Bv Mr. Spencer—Col. PMce of wood that morning—my fctber took it up to 1 the hoase aad saved a piece off it—this piece be placed oa the table—we saw it afterwards when be came op-

Mr. McLeod ssw it—saw my father show it to bus— fimsaw Mr. McLeod tbe aight before at the hoase— I'm not sore whether I ssw him come in—I haves distinct recollection that I pat bis horse in that night—I thi"* be rode the horse-I sm confident that Colood Caaksroa cama the morning that McLeod waa at oar hoose. .. j..,

Mrs. Margaret Morrison waa then examined: snows McLeod—baa known him for six years—resoembera bearing of the burning of the Csrolioa--it was ia the oMnriag she heard it—thea nadefsteod that the boat was burnt the night before-the intellwenoe waa farovgfet by Col-Cssssroa—aademood tl»t be brooght a pan of the heat—saw tbe piece that Mr. Momsoa cotoff—at tbe tim- McLaod was in tbe parlor—he «me there the aigbt before-sboat yven o'dock-uwk u» there thst aight—-bestsid sll eight becsnas Mr MOITIsea woaU aot alkw hnn to go sway that night- Mr. Marrisoaaad McLeod set ap till past UoVlock-wit-i^f est n, part of the time betas ta lae reasa sicIc»«d aad Mr Morrisoii ook a glas-of toddv together—

By the Court—Saw McLepd for the last time that night about, twelve o'clock ihe "stretcher" wase made up before ihe young ladiea rgjired tbe voung ladies retired about JO o'clock- saw McLeod naxi morning about 8 o'clock had theo Keen up about hslf an hour he was in the par'^r when Col.. Cameron came along Mr. Morrison ihen told McLeod what had happened about the Caroline, and.McLeod wished he had been there saw McLeod again in ilie afternoon of the same dav, when he returned from Chippewar, on hia way to Niagara: he had a canon ball

On motion of the Hon. T. S. Smith, it. wss Resinned, That the chairman fill the blank in the last resolution with the name of one gentleman fjron) the District of Columbia, and one from each Stats fcnd Territory.

On motion sf Mr. Ellsworth, Resolved, That the name of the chairman of this raeetUig be added to the committee for framing the constitution.

The chsirman announced the names oft he following gentlemen as the committee: Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, District of Columbia, Hon. James M. Garnet 1, Viniinia Hon. Chilton Allen, Kentucky Hon. Oliver H. Smith, Indiana Hon. ThosS. Hind, Illinois Hon. Lewis F. Liiia, Missouri Hon. Francis H. Gordon, Tenneiseo: M* vr. Phillips, Mis* siwippi Hon. Dixon H. Lewis, Alabama Hon. Alaz. Mouton, Louisiana Hon. Wm. 8. Fulton, Arkansas Hon. Augustus C. Dodge, lows Gov. James D. Doty* Wisconsin Hon. Wm. v^oodbridge, Michigan Wm.

Wfn

McLeod's

boots were taken from tbe perlo* before bed-time to be dried at the kitchen fire—they were st the seme place in ihe morning—they were (hea dry— bnt were wet the night before—Mr. McLeod did not leave the pla^e that night to the knowledge of whnMS Cuuld not have done without ibe knowledge of witness.

said to have been fired from

his hand which was

vavy

laland.

Cross-examined by Mr. Jenhias—Dont know how McLeod came, wlietner on horaeback or not she heard he came on horsebacks don't kijow any thing about her son Archic pulling up the horse on which McLeod wss said to have come never saw Col. Cameron McLcod wos there the Christmas eight before. don't recollect the other occasion on whicn McLeod staid there all night he staid on the 2d of J^uarv knows that he did because his comiqg wss Qpjtrteetep with the arrival of Mr- Morrison^ son, who caqie an "the day preceeding New Year's day the family YssW terms of intimacy with McLet:-l the dauzhter Iffr. Morrison, Ellen, never lived with McLeod his vyife she did live with him for some time frogn thelimf she had left h?r own husband till Mr. McLeod vras arrwed thtnk9 the piece of wood was burnty can't tel| exac'Uv when McLeod is not a married mart Ellen Morrison went to live with McLeod about tio ypirii ago (recognises her signature to a former deposition jf JUcLetxf went away in the morning about half past nine Jo'clocjk bis boots were very wet at night ^first saw5 him in'the parlor on the morning he was then, dreseed^ copldn't recollect the precise tune it was before brcakfast^'thejtamily usually break fust at eight o'clock..

Jasper J. Gilkenson was next sworn snd deposed that he has lived at Niagara sinceMstch, 1836 knew Reyncock he left before the I'tKH^lcsf'he jjd not go in any very mcriiorioiia vrtnartlmtRI September or October: was of the force o&Cbjjpews .s. volunteer was in Chippewa on the 99th lodjrd ahow Is'f a mile below Stamford, at a tavern,.lowavda-Niagarn returned to Chippewa next morning about UlVelock, saw McLeod he overnxik witness snd a person who accompanied him McLeod was oaajbiv horse it was between Stamford and the PavUlion wherf they got to Chippewa rode along to Afear Captain Uatcr's house two guns were fired from Navy.Island at the party witness suggested the propriety ,of returning in returning the lower battery was ditehargad at us one shot entered the bank of the river, a soldier of the 24th picked up the ball, and gave it to McLeod: he took 11 home.

This witness was croes-exnmined: at considerable length by Mr. Hall, bnt his direct testimony was not shaken in any particular, and the court adjourned till next morning. NATIONAL SOCIETY OT AGRICULTURE.

Addret» to the Jriend* of thit mxature throughout th* United Statu. Having arrived in Washington City, upon my proposed tour of observation, and having found by personal interview and extensive correspondence, an almost unthe Agriculturists of the country stv should be formed at sn early ed to call a few of the leading

bounded desire among that a National Societ day, it was concludes .... .. .... friends of the cause together for consultation.

Agreeably to notice given on the morning of the 4th inst.a very respectable meeting*ofreal friend*, was held in the afternoon in the gteaf entrance hall of the Patent office: every facility Tor that purpose having been most cheerfully afforded.by the Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, Com'r. of Patent*, of whom the country can truly boast a most decided friend of agricultural improvement.

The following are minutes of the prdcecdingrff5'®^1 "The meeting wss called to order bv the Hon. Mr. Ellsworth, who stated to the assemblage that Solon

™,!.,, ...miH Robinson, Es1}., of Indiana, was then present—ond thst

formerly of the regiment witness belonged _to,_ wne to id Robinson was looked upon as the original proby one of his sons that the Colonel wanted him at the

tor Qf

ing of

of Wellington for 14 years, Mc

the measure npou which those present had

met (o consu|t

had heard the news, and said no Col. C- hen tola mm ^jjjng jvf r. Robinson to the chair. The motion bethat a party had gone to Sclosser the night before and jn-8econd^l by Mr.Callan, walnut by Mr- Ellsworth, cut ont the Caroline and destroyed her witnoss rata

ALL

t.ona) of

here reiCUl

a^0pt

XJOUU W iu n»o amuuon. »y ncrcuimn MIUW ... sation took place he cama there ^nearly sswttn^ smith, Esq'rs. were appointed Secretin^ of (his meet, couW reiAsmber, at ashore time a«et» 7o clock on the fntf 1"

their

familiar conversation after tak-

the evening after tea in............ ing a tumbler of toddy McLeod had not left his room before witness saw Col. Cameron next morning: after returning the piece of wood to Cameron, witness went to the cottage at the threshold of the door saw McLeod half-dressed In the room: repeated to hire the intelligence received from Cameron McLeod said, "You don't say so?" Witness replied Colonel Cameron told h'ni

he moved that the meeting be organized

an({ bv acclnmotioii.

°ur J?0"*'^®,nl 'P™ son took the chair, and after offering his thanks to the

meetjn_

for

the

was in a grent hurry Col. C. was in a wngon heha \Vashincton, at the solicitation of several guned witness apiece of wood, saying it was a P»ece^or^^the

tJemen prc8ent)

brief| 8Iatec| the

itspicce kept, the piece and ,,rienr.'™5* mere primary ono, for the purpose of consulting toment was told it was got under the Falls, _bade the

thor UJj0n

THF"'EAP"^

Whereupon Mr. Robin-

honor confered upon a stranger in the

Mr. Robinsou before taking his seat,

object of the present meeting to bes

,},e expediency of calling a general meet*

favorable to the object of organising a Na-

Agriculture, and should those now

deem it expedient, to fi^upon a time, snd

some preparatory steps tuwargf fomxing a con* stitution, Wnereu.Kin J. F- Callaai and John A

|o||owjn_

Reao|uti(Hi

1 lunuwiim nwuiu..™. was ,»uhn^it|ed by Mr.

E|iaworth

and after several fl

nrnim icn umi evening \yith witness' '. Ellsworth, and after several gentlemen had expressed breakfast in the parlor "Ml/J)0™"* Sck" s^nt

view"

froely, it was unsnimotisly

ThBf

,|,« ininvat of Aimcuitu

Eetolved, That the interest of Agriculture imner. ously require the co-operation of its friends throughout the Union, to concentrate their eflorfsby the formation of a National (Society, for the promotion of National Industry, and "to elevate the character and standing 0/ the cultivators qf American soil"

On motion

tbe Hon. A. O. Dity ton, it was

Ht»olofd, Thit [blank] bea cdmmtttee to prepares draft of a Constitution for a National Society of Agri culture, to be submitted to a meeting of tho friends of such a society, from all parts of the Union, to be held at the city of Washington on tbesettai^ Wednesday of the ensuing session of Congress.

Kinza, Es^., Pennsylvsino

Edmund D. Morriss, New Jerseyt Or. James W.

land Hon. Edmund Deberry, North Carolina Hon. Francis W. Pickens, South Carolina Hon.Wm. C. Dawson,Georgia Gov.Call. Florida Caleb N.Bement, Esq., New York Solomon W. Jewel!, Esq., Vermont Hon. Levi Woodbuir, New Hampshire Hon. George Evans, Maine B. V. French, tts^., Massachuwtts Wm. C. Chapin, Esq., Rhode Island Hon. Thos. B. Osborn, Connecticut.

SOLO* Ro«poo*, Chiatman

izassi. 1 Washington city, Sep. 4th, 1841. By this my friends, you will see thM the ball is now fairly in motion. I hope hate been fortunate enough in making a selection upon the?$ur of the moment, of the gentlemen named ass eoouniitee, to secure the services of such as will act promptly for the good of this great cause. 1 hope they will interchange views with

1 hope they will interchange views with

another, and at the day appointed for the meeting

toorganize lhe

gociety, I hope thsy t|ill cqm» tofeth-

tare has provided with tbe mesas, .r meeting. I hope every Agricoltaral Society in the Union will send specie 1 delegstes to the National Society.

I bsve snd shall reeom

r— —r 'his ,• 7 *1 I IA Mtliof us if I niimhor in tksa Iwdu horse wben he came I don't know Col. Cameron, bnt have seen him have not seen him recently not within a vear. he is not in the habit of stopping at my fathers didn't see him since that day cant recollect the particular time of seeing him before that asw him before ihat at my father's house cant recollect when dont I know who was with Col. Csmeron I remember Col.

Mirny of my friends Itave rxpeeesed a wish thst tbe first meeting might be held in the present sutumn. Bo: it is thought by those with whose I bsve advissd beta, that the time of a session of Congress woaJd bs the most interesting. In fact every Treeama of tbte oountry ought to have tlw opportaaity at least ones in bia life, of visiting the Capital of hie country, st sach a time. There is thea eaaagh ta be ssaaaad learned, sufficient to repay all ths troaWe sad Bspinss of socn a

"iTbs Pktent office elone is tbe greatest sad bsst maseum of neeful curiosities in the Union. Tbe Hslf of Manufoctares, J73 feet long will bs filled with tee tboussnd earioassad wooderfal thingsIt is already wortbv of great interest, sad belers aext winter will be modi more so.

No doabt manufoctorers sad laechssieswill takesd. vantage of the time of tbe sieotisg of ths hisads of a National Societ of Agriculture, ta tasks exhibitione thet will be eufikaeat to indaee gteat attoation, aad from which a maea of asefal iaforamtiua w31 be fathered.

I canaot bat look ttpon tbe first nsssisag of thsfrieads of a Nstional Agricmtarsl Society sssa- spoch ia the. bistety of m* country that will loaf be mnenitwuil' 1 bope all of aiy eorrespoadsats ta ah* I have promised inforcaaUoa apoa this ssbject, wiil take ibis sddress as psrtieoisrly addressed to these. Aad I heps tbst every pspsr in the United States "thit friendly to

thst iatsrest which is the hsss af all others, will make known to ite resders whet is now doini for the promo* tion snd organisation of this Society. I am confiderit that every agricultural psper will afford the intormation to its resdens snd I hope in particular, that every editor of such papers will sttend the first meet-

Soee

Cf'rom Wsshington, I shall eontinne my tour thro(p the Eastern States, and I hope to havea personal in -p tervinw with many of my agricultural friends.

But sbove nil things, let us Yemember "sow ts the time" for them to say that "somelhinaco*, something •iw«/, something shall be done." to advance tbe interest of sgriculture in the United Ststcs, .. sj,i

B, ,ta. I rem.!,

Washington City, September 6th, 1941,

ENGL \ND, THE LATE ELECTIONS, Tttl*5 CORX LAWS, BRITAIN AS SHE IS. The tone of the last English journals, which wo have?/by the lest arrivals, ia excitable. The diecussion snd agitation in regard to the Corn Law

Monopoly

Giftsxno.—We quoteat33a 35c. In demand.

TERRE-HAUTE RETAIL MARKET. Provisions: $ cts. Beef, lb. $00.4 to 6 Pork, do Lsrd, do Butter, do Cheese, do Eggs, do*.

75 25

Beans, bush. Potatoes, do Pesches,dried 2.00 2 50 Apples, do 1 00 1 25 Cranberries,b.l.50 2 00 Hams, lb. 8 10 8houlders. do 6^§ 8 Bread Stuffs:

Flour, obi. 4.f«0 00 Corn meal, bus 37

particu-

larly, go on with eucreascd virulence—showing dw-^, tinctly thet the triumph of the Tory Party will iitwlg manner quiet those opposed to this deeply oppressivecp Nstional wrong.

It is known, we presume, that what ia called the--. Corn Law Monopoly includes all kiiwls of grain and^p the deep injustice of its operations is shown in no dsrk-.r tr shsde then in the reflection that when breadsiuflss^f are cheap, thedutiesnre high—thus effectively present-ap-ing the poor from being benefitted by tho bountiful smiles of Him who appoiuteth both seed time snd har- ,&s vest. As theoppoeiteof tliis. when grain isscsreesnd' :. high, the dutieeare low and it is under such circums'ancrs only that tbe American agriculturist may ever hope for much benefit from shipments of grain to the%sliorrs of Engfsnd. Tne whole purpose oT this Isw is^$ to secure large rents to the landed proprietors, for their land—and this is done, by raising the price of bread-ri stufis to the poor, until thoufands Ho not have scarcely what would supply the cravings of hunger! It is noti strange, therefore, that the Ntnion continues to bssgtute»l in regard to this oppressive monopoly—nor can it! be supposed that agitation will ever ccaae until in some* sray the poor are righted from this grevioas wrong. Can it be born for ever,' that the danger ol fsmino tnj_ BnglaM will atone fores Mr landed interest to snrrert-~ der their monopoly, and let in the bread stuffs of other

Nations? Not only is it the deepest wrong to her own consumers, but it is unjust to the farmers of the grain-

owing regions of the United States as well as to of other countries, who might find a profitable' mart, amid her overgrown population.

To a superficial observer, it would appear most singular that this odious privilge has not long ago been* swept out of existence in England. But when it is looked at closely, it is found to stand, like many of her other monstrous privileges, bestowed upon the few to the injury of the many, upon assumptions which have crept over her by the accumulated wrongs of ages. It would require a terrible revolution, ere these could all be overthrown

More than a thouaand years is the period which Great Britain claims to have existed. It is well known thst the subjects over whom she exercises dominion at home are but an item, compared with those whom sha sways in her distant territories. More than two hundred million of souls yield to her dominion. Mearly thrro million of square miles are embraced in her possessions covering "portions of ench continent, and a multitude of the islands of the Ocean"—forming altogether nearly one-third of 'be inhabitants of the Earth who bow to her policy!

To send to her distant possessions, her surplus populations, lias ever been with her a fixed aystem. It is thus she seeks to lull and keep down dissffection at home. There can be no question that the suppoacd glo-" ry of her enormous possessions hasa great effect tn dazzling the vision of her less reflecting population. And though she has her Jack Cades, Wot Tylers, grest gatherings in Birmmingliam, roitsin Bristol, her Radicalism, Luddism, and tne combinod power of Chartism —the government and the privileged classes, have thus far been too strong, and they have triumphed over all. But woe would He the day to England if a hungry population should rise as did the population of tha streels of Paris in the days of her revolution crying "for bread." Some of her own journals, now beforo us, utter dark forbodings for the winter, unless Parliament should move in the modification of theCorn Law Monopoly—and if we are to take the declarations of ofPir Robert Prel as the determination of the Toiy Puny,-England may not anticipate the least reform whatever under the administration of the present dominant power Phila. Sat. Couritr.

NEW NATIONAL STEAMER.—We learn that the keel of anew Goverment steamer of eight hundred tons ia about to be laid at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. All the blocks are already in readiness. It is said she is to be fitted with either Hunter's or Ericsson's propellers. It is yet uncertain which. This will be the first steamer ever built by any Goverment to run without ponderous wheels projecting from the sides of the vessel— N. V. Hrrald.

CAST lan.t CnuscHts.—cist fron (Churches are begin— ing .to be erectcd in various parts of England, on account of their cheapness snd durability. The 8t. George Church, Liverpool, was one of the first ercted of that plan and material, the whole of the frame work of the windows, doors, groins, roofs, pulpit and ornamental enrichments are of cast ron. It is 119 feet long, 47 feet broad, and ornamented by splendid cast iron windows, glszed with stained glass.

LOUISV1LLB MARKET, 10th. Inst. FLOUR.—Tbe prices appesr to be a little unsteady. Some of the mills sre selling at $5 25 others are asking |5 50. The sales from store, for small lota, sra made at $5 50. Best fsmilv flour retailing at |6,0( $6 25. The stock is rather fight.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. ARRITALS. Eastern„ arrives Dsily, (Sunday excepfd) at Springfield, Vandalia, Jjtfayette, Vincennes, Cratqf'dsville, Columbus. SpringviUe, 'M

Sprim Vno1

Oct. 9.1841-5-13.

that the prieeaf mem

fy put"up his hership be fixed very low, astbegrast anJ graad object

unaui|i

IMCU

rnj IU«1 mm uiy grest sod grand objflc.

is to enlists grest number in this bond of hrothtf hood, snd by concentrated effort of mind more than with money, to produces happy effect uj»nsociety.

A large meeting at the organiseUoa Se highly import ant, to give tone snd effect to tbe measure, sad to en ooursge one another. It is probable also that steps will then be taken to found an institution where a course of ectentifie and agricultural leetsres will bs delivered every winter, free ta every fanner*a son or dsugbter in the United States.

IMPW&

GRAIN.—Wheat at the miles, 80c. Old corn from the country, 37*c. oat«' 90s 2*c barley, 50c. per bushel.

Orain: Whest, Oats,

5 8

DEPARTURES-

Battera,sdeparts

Dsily, (Sunday

A a .1 I .Mexc*Pt'd)at PM?J «I..

Springfield, Crawf'dstiUe." Columbus, Vi ncrnnts, Vandalia, Lafayette, Oa«.

cts. 00 18 25 50 40

bus. do do do do

60 to 16 4.

Corn, Barley, Rye. Hides: Slaughter,lb.

12 10

37 37

Drv, do Calfakins, do Sundries:

8 nfa 10

Salt, bbl.3.00 Wood, cord, 1.50 Wool. Ib.s. .50 Coal, bush. 8! Flaxseed, lb. 5 Hsy. ton, 5,00

0 CO 1 50

6.20-

0,00.

10 r. M. !0r. M., 9T- MI 9 r.

Tuea,Thnrs.and Sst., st Sund., Wed. and Frid., at do do do Mond., do do Tuesday snd Fridsy. st Tuesdsy snd Sstnrdsy, at Fridsy, st Sstnrdsy. st •iSS-

10 r. 3 r. 7 P.M.. 7 r. M. 12 M.

3 A. M. 3 A. M. 1 *. M. 4 A. M.. 3 A. 5 A. M'.. 5 A. M. 1 T. M.

Mond., Wed sod Frid.,st do snd do Mondsy sad Friday Tues.,Tbars. and Sat.,at do do da .,*• do dotf 4a if-,*' Saturday,

J.O JONB8, M.

Merchsatsand Fsrtnsrs, nf? en Oct. 23, ^841-7-tf WM- J. BALL & UJ.

will pack ee low es ear October 23.1841-7-4w

lusn-

YARN! YARNI YARN I

THE undersigned hsvs oa consignment lsrgeq tity of COTTON YARN, which tbej wtl st Wholesale and Retail, for factory

Pork PaekiBf.

BRASHER would :jawEtrsi

SiMTto

Bill

estsblishmeat oa

s«il jveeji UK«ii#r flaarfs.

cssh, or oa airnl credits to our ^*»o/_coetomersf

October 23 1841-7-tf,

T^ROM Oct

Oct. 23,1841-7-tf

I. BALL Sf Co.

Family Plrar. Psttersoas It Silluasns, far sale by Oct 23, 1841. 6-3t JACOB D, EARLY.

Vmr

Rest.

'THE corner Room In the Urge hrick building on tho aortbesst cornsr of the fahlie aaite law, by

Squsrs, for Rent,

WM. I. BALL ic CO.

WW ChepperB Vftontr#. WOOD Choppers wsntsd at the Indiana assr Cliatoa, Yermillioo oosaty. Ths highest,, fc »TB*AaT-

Biflei fer

npH£ ehoiosaf two first rate asw (U, too to the poaao, rhsngit for wood, if applies w®"haawMooa.

at this amoe. w- j?

poood, will bs ssid as lion Eaoati Qct.»aWl.

WSiBli

tra