The Wabash Courier, Volume 12, Number 14, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 December 1843 — Page 2

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f: and Hs*M *f JirjmentaUM§ Convened under the Constitution, tbe RepresenWWMI of the people, ft bfcomii o. on proceeding lo the discharge of cor public duiies- to rememjier tlieSckrrmt Ru'er of

the Universe. for th' blessines whieh

kave erowned the year now drawing to a close.We have peaee with all the world. Commotions and leuda Jmvc not been permitted to diatnrb the hatrnony of the Union. Bountiful crops have rewarded tne labors of tba husbandman. An unusual degree of health Ins prevailed in almost ever7 part of the Slate. Although the last ft-w yeara have been attended with a depression which canard all our interest# to droop and languish, ft* indication that imlns'rv will again receive iis appropriate reward, are calculated to inspire hope and confidence. jlinc* the la at meeting of the Legislature, nothing has franspiml which has prod need any material alteration in our affairs, or which call for any special legiaIntive interference, bevond the ordirHry duties which annually require consideration although nme of the matters that will claim your alien lion, involve considerable difficulty.

The current expenses ol the Government for the fiscal year ending on the 31m of iaat October, were $90.•97, aa shown by the report or the 'J reasurer of Slate, Which i« herewith laid before the Legislature.

Tba Auditor in his report, herewith submitted, estimates the sum necessary for the current fiscal year, at fiOOOOO.

The revenue of the present year, levied and collected by law. will amount to about $240 0)0. Nearly all of thia e^.m will be paid in Treasury Notes. It ia not my wish

intention to interfere with the course of policy, which it may be found expedient to adopt, after my connection with the government of the State shall be diaeolved but I trust I shall not be regarded a* tray-

tiling beyond the appropriate sphere of my dutirs. in reiterating the recommendation contained in tny last annual message against the re-is'uo of Treasury Notes, if it can possibly l»e avoided. They form a very conaiderable portion of the circulating medium in many pans of lite State, passing at a value below par and a re-iMoe would inevitably produce their farther depreciation, thereby inflicting nn additional IPSO upon the ople, which they could illy endure. Throwing these

In mv annual message to the Legislature, in December. 1841,

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irtions ol the suspended debt—a pari of ihe Treasury circulation, have been redeemed in the collection, of the revenue—so that ihe State debt remains aot far different from what it was in 1841.

During the present year, I hove received two com-

munications from foreign holders of our bonds one from thecitv ol London—the other from Uenaya, which are herewith laid before the General Assembly.

In mv previ ius messages, I strongly pressed upon I the LegisiuiuTe ihe condition of the public debt, and put Ihe adoption of such measures as might, as far as our

fust and right with regard to it. It will require no ex anion to fold our arms, and#ay that our liabilities are biryond our tneuns, and therefore we will not even make an effort io pay. There may be some amongst us. who would he well taiisfied.il those entrusted with

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affiirs would avoid all allusion to this subject, cannot believe ttiat Indiana will openly repudiate her debts but the same result can be as readily brought about by doing nothing, and will as certainly, tliou^ not aa speedily, s«cnre for us all the reproach and dia grace conaeqitent upon the direct act. I know we cannot now pay ho intereat on oiir public debt. All urge is inat we should acknowledge tlio obligations resting upon us, and shape our measure# so us to apply all the available means which industry, economy, and careful management may hereafter furnish us. to the discharge ol those obligations So larasour prosperity ia identified with the cotifi tence reposed in our citizens —so far as oitr publia men may promote our interests in the councils of the nation and otherwise, it is essential that the character of the State should be preserved, for if it be destroyed, wo will find tint confidence will withheld—that all our influence will bo lost.

A company has been recently organised under tha act 1842, providing for letting the public works to companies with a view to the completion of :he CrossCut Canal terminating at Terre-llaiite, under very favorable ciroumaiance* I am not able to speak with

rucy of tho oporations of the White Water Valley and the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad panics. It is understood, however, that the reaped iva works have l»oen prosecuted with a xeal and determination which promise fiir for their completion.

The continuation ol the VValwahand hrie I awn, under supervision ol James Rlair^flSsq the present commissioner, has been prosecuteiLwitltas much rapidity as the means appropriated the work would |iermn and it is now pretty certairt that it will be finished to Terre-Haute fully asjj»n aa anticipated. The report Ol the commissiontudEmrewiih laid before tho Legislature, and exhilupluc extent of his operations and

State of Indiana was authorised by an act of Congress to select lands equal to the ouantity covered by Indinn reservations on ihtflandaseleeted on account ol the Wabash and Erie Canal east of Tippecancw nv•r. litis duty was performed during the pist summer bv Messrs Signer and Murray, who were appointed for tlitti purpoae. It was found that of the lands selected (or the canal writ of Tippecanoe, a considerable quail* tity was taken from the State by pre-emption claims It Vas also signified to the Kxecutive that the original •election for the Wabash and Krie canal were made on tim nwumpnon 4hat the Canal followed aiMtaicht hoe whereas by taking the actual length of the canal, as located lor the basts of the eelec:ioiis. the State would be entitled to an additional quantity of land, llie above named agents, in obedience to instructions, selected lands in lieu of those covered by preemption rights, and at the same time addition.*I lands to supply the deficioucv arising from the alleged error intaktng ft direct Itofpytha foundation of tha previous selections This latter claim has been submitted to the action of tha appropriate department at Washington City, and will probably be determined during the present Win-

may be prftN»r to mention, that Hy tS« act of 13authoriwng the o»n«inuation of.ilia public works by GottipnniVa. provision waa made for disposing ol all anv part of said works to individual# or companies, for tha bonds which had hern issued by the State. It "^waa alto requtml that putlicati»n of tW object ofaaid *ct should ba mmle for thirty daya in th« Journal of ^Comw«n*H»ublished in the city of New fork, which requisition waa immediately complied with by tha

BSgawlive. The hote waa entertamed by aoma, that *a iha bonds were greatly depreciated, and tho Stata had agreed to receive them at their face, that no inconsiderable portion of the public debt would in this waf be liquidated. Bat there have been, aa rat, no prop# ait tone submitted lor tha return of our bonds in rbta mode, and wacannot reaaonably expect any raJtaf from thia provision ol the above named act.

The State Bank »tf Indiana twill maintain* her etedbe istmnttwiit of tha titnaa.' will h« u*f«ln«s» The qo«siiua no kmgee

it. and. witb tl, able io MWMfee II idtafl* «nl' douli

uht that ihie institution, under tha aam* fdtnagrment which Imt SMStained it time for. iva the difficultira and etnhamsamenta wbteft baUtWWolved so many sim lar instilutiona in ruin. 'I^M«wing table exbibHa ihr ge«»rtT»l»o.lil»on of tna affairs of the Bank, aa show® on U»a 3Iat ot laat October r. Discounted notes and folia of etianga Balanc«a due from, and Wta of oiwr.

Banka.

Balance* between, a*d ootas of otber BrancheaSpecie, Other

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since the statement presented

otes sgain into circulation is to require the people to In

such temporary loans as might be found expedient and prasticable. The 8tate Agent has not been able to submit thereport of his operations but I am authorised by him to say that the situation of the suspended debt, on account of bonds sold by the Statu, remains nearly as stated in bis report of last year. Much of this debt is hopeless and sven as it respects that portion of it whiqh may be regarded as capable of collection, but little cart be realised from it at present. The Agent state* that he lias sueceeded in obtaining $^u.000, which, under a law of last session, he is required to pajr to certain contractors on the public works, whose claims against the Slate ramain unsatisfied.

gavaa detailed statement1™ the extent and

Condition of I he public debt. I6 amount wns then stat«d to be $15,088,000. Since then no part of the interest upon liiis sum hasbecn paid, except upon that portion of it borrowed lor the establishment of tlio State kink. In '.lie meantime, however, a portion of this debt has been liqutdited. The stockholders of the Lawrencehurg and Indian»jiolis Railroad Company have returned bonds in lieu of the bonds issued by the Siate to tlis Company—the State Agent Ima taken up some ot the outstanding bonds in the adjustment of

circumstances would permit, enable us to do what is At the last session an act wn» passed authorising me

427,437 74

159 SI6 4* 84 969 9*3.186 II

$5.12$, 142 42

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!Not»« in eirenlatitm. Noea in other Brencbaa, Individual depositc*, Balancra doe other Uanka. Ua!anoeabaiw««t Bmsnba*. S an a Suspended iosareat Mid «Ukcr MMaa, flfts&i Jul Bevtaindar. beina amwetaf Sweewl tadivKioal aMck.aaa prefix ibarasa* »^S0 M0 58

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WO.tW 95 S3 43.48 44

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sage Neil circulation on

.Oct. 31. 1843, $2,115,225 Nett circulation oa Oct. SI, 1842, ^1,732,518

Increase

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Increase of specie ia ibe last 12 months,

The exhibit of meana 1 as above, are, $5,122,142 49 All her itabilltiea o°ther than to the stockholders, are, 2.561,501 89-

Thi remaining stock of IIM Suite, is. $880,000 00 Saline

and

Bunk tax

stock, 5,716 37. Individual aod county nock, ps»t«p 1 252.455 98

my last ar.oaal mes

At ihe late session of the Legislature an act was passed directing »heGovernor to collect information rrfptciini a lunatic asylum, and to lay the same before the Legislature at its present session. This duty haa been attended to, and the documents and imornialion ivhich have been collected ore in the possession of I P. Smitli, Esq., who ia preparing plana and specifications in relation to an asylum which will be ready b« laid before the Legislature in the course ot a few da vs.

•gain redeem, them, and it is respectfully submitted, P"*' jo Legislature on the subject of common whether It would not be the better course to resort to 1 schools, and more particularly in relation to the con-

last annual message, I made an earnest ap-

dition of the funds set apart lor the purpose of educa tion. Although the facts drawn out by an irregular investigation were imperfect as to the detoils, still

enough was elicited to satisfy everr one that ouraclmol funds were not producing the fruits which wo had a right to expect .but were in danger in many cases «f being irretrievably lost. Efforts wore then made by appropriateenactmems to secure a strict accoumabtliiy on the part ol the officers entrusted with those funds and there can be little donht, that if those enactmen's should be faithfully adhered to, and carried out, that the various education funds will be rendered much more secure and productive, and the facilities of ascrtaming information respecting them will be such that 'the Legislature can. at any time, be fully advised of their amount.condition, and productiveness, and be prepared at all limes to Unrislate on the subject of education. It may be that the strict provisions, which have been recently adopted, by their tendency to develope defalcations, have excited opposition on the part of those who are not prepared to encounter a rigid investigation s'ill it is confidently trusted that the Legislature will never lose sight of the importance of strictly gunrding this sacred fund, and providing suitably lor its application to the objects for which it

The cause of education in the higher institutions of learning, from the information I have been able to acquire, has at no time in this State, appeared to be more flourishing than at the present. It is a source of much gratification to witness ihetr success and prosperity for those trained in these schools aretoexeicisea most important influence on the destinies ot our State.

The propriety of making aome provision for the education of thedeaf and dumb has l»een frequently urged on the consideration of proceeding legislatures

Gi itrrul Government to the several Stales. The Revised Stain tea. enacted at t^a last session of the General Assembly, will soon he read lor delivery. It was expected that the printing would have been completed belore this time but a considerable amount of public printing had to he done before the Statuiea could be commenced, and it wns soon discovered that if thev were carried throujrh 'he press with the rapidity which would ensure their delivery at an earlv dav. innumerable mistakes and errors wonld occur, whicn Mould greatly detract from the value of the work. Hence it was concluded that the increased accuracy which would be secured by the delay of a few weeks would more than counterbalance Bnv inconvenience which might be experienced in consequence of such

T&e last five years constitute an eventful period iri the history of our State- Tho trade and btisimas of tho whole country have been interrupted, credit haa h«en deatruved and a great number of the most active and enterprising of our eiiiaens have sonk beneath the pressure of the times. The system of state improvements, from which so much was an icipa ed. has fa 'etl, involving tho State in a debt beyond her imnwsfiate resource*. At present, however, we have assurences ol reviving hope and confidence, which indi»te clearly that the worst iapaat.

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circulation

ia tbe laat

twelve rrtonilja. Specie on Oct. 31, 1843, $969,306 84 Specie oa Oct, 31. 1842. ji. 799.047 96

ia an evident upward

tendency in prices, and a hriakneaivol demand for our surplus productions, from which we may augur, the return ot a prosperous business. In looking, Imwever, to the future, we must not forget the paat. Excesses have been committed. Efforts to grow rich by new and untried schemes and projects were too offltmon, and have been followed bv the inevitable con?rjn-nce of wild and rrcktass specula two. All that we v»Jue— ail th*t tend* to oar pnwpertty ami rnjovment, is tha creation of iudintrv. Nature may he lavish of her bouniH#—we mat bav« a freitful soil and genial seasons, yet thev are of no benefit to ns, unless ihey twe been comprint to contribute to o»r comlort and happiness by ih& exp* nditure of labor. l*he mealth »4 a country ia increased in proportion to its industry and economv. Capital may be enlarged, nominally, withoat adding to our real wealih or may be employed in pursuits which prornse much, and which may occasionally add to the fortunea of single individuals, but not renting on the basis of productive employment, invariably vie

Id in the end a distressful (artwt nl raiiwd

hnpta and prospects to tba great body of the commamtv. And first among boee pursuits on whieh tbecitigene uf our State are to nly for subetamial wealth, wa most reckon the cultivation of the soil. Steady markets, onitom price*, and a sound oimency are eaaential. h«»we»er, at all times to agn«nit«tr»! rwnaren»y. To obtain these- are must mainly depet wmour own fswrament. It' we w«*«ld bnve, markets, we most create tbemtjf wiyayjg_ »*ere pra^a which will rat urn a f»tf Wf*" W f*lraw evils of a fhicu^tmg^WSih aaif ^gmwfrrs, wr imt« hav« a steady ttemand. thtJum'tSf at^jco can at alt limtaba esttmatsd. Wa a»tsst «%fay» »a to ow own imlasiry By pr»tec»on. 1 m*S»Jn# adoption that aptiCT which will ewtsasrage itw fkkwaio tliost branches of Hwness by which ow pradao woa wdl W oo«»sumvd, forauAinga sattaWa irtwm to tha producer Haw we a loretgn markat fer o«r aarpltwoo wbieb we can at all limes rely Tbe re*nct*m* of bnergn t»atiens are iwtttiM bear h*avdy oajmany of oar moat valuable agrk»lt«r»I {Kwioew. Tbe^aesnonot Mvtectmn stated aa :f were tha aaJataol a onviUcato one riua, and anha eipeme ot aaoUnr, Jt 6or« wtfallo* that tb»s tba «sa W. ,to.irotoqio». -jLi: •write* *r lewiga eaB^etmea. the

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0170,353 88

$2,133,172 55

Leaving an excess of profits, for* meeting losses, and for dividends, $423,339 53

The new State Prison, commenced in 1841, is progretsine rapidly towards completion and if the policy of the laat two vearsshould be continued, the cause for reproach so long and justlv resting on this part of our crinmal jurisprudence will be removed. The report of the Visiter of the State Prison, now laid betore you, shows the condition ot the present prison, and is aatia* factory as to the government of that institution, taking into consideration the obstacles in the way of enforcing the proper discipline

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the agriculturist as if it sprang from legislat ive provisions directed aolely to his interests. Exclusive advantages not benefitting others, are not to be tolerated hut we must not forget to distinguish that protection which DttMsiriljr includes partial evils aa the effect of a compromise to fecure a greater average amount of good, from those enactments which do not ercare any such desirable results, and do not exclude stiff greater evils. Oar true policy, in view of the rest ridions of other nations, is to render ourselves independent of the pauper labor an workshops of Europe.

There ia another matter intimately connected with our prosperity. I allu-lc to the currency. A purely hard eurrencv, as a political question, may be made instrumental in propitiating prejudices winch exist to aome extent in everv community bnt when we look at the diversified relations of the whole country—the distant points which are connected in tradeatnl commerce—and the inconvenience and certain Josa to which we are subjected bv an unequal currency, or a eurrencj almost a$ difficult of transmission, consideridg all risks as our Own articles of trade, ihe neoepaity of a circulaMttg m«!dium, by which we should be enabled to secure exchanges at fair and reasonable ratea, in connmion witb a currency whtchaball.ha a I laiijln all pans of the I'nion, and readily convertible into gold and sil ver, is obvious. The fmsiness of this country never was more healthy, credit never more sound than when our main reliance was on such a currency and we must believe that a return to it will produce similar results.

To-day closes my connection with the government of the State of Indiana- The situation which I have occupied has been one not only of responsibility, but of difficulty. It has been my endeavor to perform the varioua*dutiea which devolved upon nte in such a manner as to rnlound lo the benefit of the State. ""Tn my recommendatiolfc to the Ijegislature,

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collection of a tax of two mills on the hundred dollars ol taxable property to be applied to this object. Ouring tho present year Mr and Mrs. Willnrd, themselves mutes, mid recommended aa highly competent tenchera, have opened an institution in Indianapolis lor the instruction of the deaf ntid dumb. They have now thirteen pupils under their euro. Th?y have had a number of applications on behalf of othHE, whose pnretlrs nre unable to suptmrt them at the institution. Mr. and Mrs. Willard are at present teaching without any compensation for the purpose of eliowing wbai niny be accdmplishetrto the instruction"of flmae wiin are denied hearing ami sprech. Frequent opportunities will be preaenieil to the members of the Legisli|fure of witnessing the course ndopted and the progress mnde in the ins:ruciion ot these pupils and it is presumed thai these exhibition* will plead more eloquently for the unfortunate mute, than any thing which I can ttrge upon your attention. I cannot, however, let tins occasion pass without asking, on their behalf, that the Legislature will makosuitable provision for this t"?"' lution. and for afliirding the means of instruction to all who nuiy he presented, whether they nioy or may not be able 'o pay for that ins'.rnction.

It in well known that there has been no general organization of the militia of this State for a number of years. This has been brought about, not so much by any delect in the laws, as by n_ general abandonment, by common consent, ol the entire military sy.«tenj.— The last returns possessed by tho Adjntant General were made in the year 1832. Upon these returns we have been ever since drawing our share of il:e public 'arm#, although the increase of the militia of this btate would n» doubt entitle us to nearly double the amount which is received under tho present arrangement, io remedy this difficulty, the Adjutant General, by an act, approved ——. 1342, was rrqu.red to lorward to the proper department at Wnshiuuton. the number of taxable polls in the year 184*2, as evidence of tlie el» ficiive Militia ot Indimia. The Adjutant General has performed this duty, and has received a reply, staling that the list furnished is nni such a return as will lustily the distribution of a greater quaniltv ol »rms than has been made since Uio returns of 1R33. It ia well worth lite attention of the Legislature lo adopt .*nrej which will prevent the Stale from being depifved of her j«i!*t share of the public arms^listributcd by the

As the powers delegated to the Kxecuiive, however, are calculated to affi-ct interests of vital importance( to the whole people, I may be permitted before entering upon their exercise, to give a brief view of some general principles, which in my judgment, lie at 'he foundation ol our prosperity, ami should regulate the adaiin--istration of our public affairs. ()ur State, in common with the rest of the Union, and especially tho western porti- of it, is experiencing the distress anil e.mbnrraFsment consequent upon ayslem of over*hanking. and its natural progeny, overtrading ond deceptive speculation. .The wealiltol a

the fi rmer, does'not really lie The tendency of this stare of iftiilgS is to relax tha hand of industry by creating false notions of wealth, and to tempt to sadden acquisitions by nutans as delusive in their results, as thev nte contrary to a primary law of the Author ot our being.

Thus ihe real wenlih ol community is, in fact diminished in proportion to ihe fictitious wealth occasioned by every undue increase of an art*ficia| currency. These extremes, bv their reciprocal action, continue lo diverge until the violated laws of production* currency and imde, are vindicated by a re action, ending in extensive ruin aud distress.

The remedy proposed by some in such emergencies is, an increase nf b=.nk per, one. at least of the original cause of the evil, fin', il is evident that ^hiS temporarily alleviate the disease,

faith, want of confidence, immorality, and crime. Aa lovers of good order, and as patriots, jealous of our good nante at home and abroad, we sltoold ttniieHly task our best energies for a remedy for the past, and a preventive tor the future. Notwithstanding the lite signal failure to secure a promised reisrft bf|hasperity, and wlti'e other proj-vts as sprcions as they are tn.soand, are. and doaMlass will continue to lie plausibly, «nd evert earnestly recommended, there remain*a remedy—plain, obvioua, reliable, end within the reach ol all.*

On? consumption having exceeded oar income, the balan** must be rworwl by a corresponding excess of our nwjuiom our expenses. We have been lured to the emtbraoa nf debt under the flattering guise of credit, and we can only ba exrriea:ed by Urn /-wot aid of industry and economy. Wo would again seek ihe ancient land marks of frugality and trpuidican simplicity from which »or many haveanwtttiisgly strafed.

Labor ea the prime source of wealth in a State. No community can prosper without it. Cenua.iV and trade, the bo»n»e of which, ts only to etthange t|* products of ibe indus'ry of mrplace for those of another, highly advantagwaa aatlw cannot exist witlwn the lile-at* AH callings, therefore, govrn* cast and «rtse estimate of their

er, highly advantagtous aa Uwry are to a community cannot exist .witbont the lite-sustaining breath oflatwr. .Vented by a provident fare trees* interests, owe to it their omntMMneeand respect.

It «a gratifying to «»t from recent indications, that these opinions are gaming ground ia unexpected qoarHWB. Thai aKoald aervaaaan eocouraaemewi t»» the advocates of truth under adverse circutnstaiiwa. mg. it does, that sooner or later, be* rights wilt be vindicated, and her asiprenwcy ackaowjedg-ed.

Our poaitioa. soil, and climate, as well »t*« "Jr™ of our peogdt,all pHBt to that branch of lawr «ai«

devoted to agriculture* as our chief relfence for faSt-

dMwU rank witb —, ,. tmqmstkiwaMy is the first in in^ortanee- Tbe prtnei-

other interests results in the establish- {and by providing /or .he ment of a home market, it is as directly.beneficial to recent ami improvements alrea-

have i-alntisly

urged the promotion .of the great interests of education —the cherishing those institutions which ar« regarded as essential to civilised life—the just relief of the peo-, pie so far as it could be secured by proper kgieta#^*a careful and frugal economy—a strict accountability of all public officers, with a view to avoid all wasteful expenditure of the public rroneys—and a rigid investigation of the accounts and proceeding* of thasfrwnnecicd wiih our public works and again and again have 1 urged the absolute necessity of refrainiug Irom all measures which might tarnish the refutation of our State in refcre ice to our public debt. I have endeavored. in all my duties, lo avoid the prostitution of my office to mere partisan purposes for care not what a man's capacity or qualifications for the office be holds. may be, he can never be in the legUimate axerohea of his duties when he forgets that enrh office j^ield for the benefit of ihe people, not to aid a mer^fv rr5t! when the latter course is taken, the public wrtWItri sure to suffer. I may have erred suCh is the lot of human nature. Instances may have occurred in which I have been subjected to censure- Aa to these, I linve only tosav that, acting from the liehts bet ore Tne, I supposed 1 was doing right. I could not always see what others were able to discoverafier the act was performed, and by which thev were enabled to form different,and in all probability,a more correct-v^nion, and thus censure has been bestowed on for not discerning what was,at the time.beyond the ro:ch of_mv vision. I retire to a private station in society, without personal regret at the decision which places me there, carrying with me the consciousness of having endeavored to do my duty. I shall alwavs feel a deep interest in tha welfare and prosperity of lie Stale of Indiana and no one will mor« regret than myself anything which may fasten a lasting stain ii|on her character. That your deliberations may he characterised by wisdom and rmwleration, and promo'e the common welfare—add to the happiness of tha peoplesecure their prosperity, and tend io the perpciuarfofi of our he'oved institutions, is my sincere prayer, fft4!he close ol my official duties-

SAMUEL BIGGER.

5, 1843. 1

INAUGURAt ADDRESS

tSV GOVRRNOR JAMES WIIITCOMB, DELIVERED o.t BEING SWORN INTO OFFICE, DECEMBER 6TB, 1843.

FELLOW CrrtXE.fs.—In conforming on the present occasion witn a usage sanctioned by revered example in the history of our country, of nttampting the expreaelon of mv thanks for the distinguished proof of confidence with which I have been honored, language is too feeble to convey the emotions of my heart

But if words are powerless lor ibis object, ^where shall I find terms adequately expressive of my sense of the honor conferred, and of the weighty j-espoosibiJ-ty imptwed, •htrtjrhtenifl ns they are 1y the ttne^mitpled embarrassment and difficulties,dti which the affaire of our beloved State are nt present involved 1

Conscious that the duties of the station assigned to me are fnr above

talents, I should ^hoHy despptr of

their succcsslul accomplishment, did I not feel, tl.at, next to the protecting enre ol Providence, I can best repose in the wisdom, patriotism,and z»»nl ol the other public functionaries provided by the constitution and the laws, here and throughout the State, for MI. efficient aid and guidance in our joint efforts for the common welfare.

Not having yet entered upon the functions confined to me—without access to the fwcal, or other archives of the State— atvt the regular message, enjoined by tlio constitution having already been submitted to the present legis'aiure by mv predecessor, it is, at this_ time. beyond my power, satisfactorily to exhibit, aa, indefd it would be regarded inappropriate now to submit, specific recommendations for co-ordinate action.

community, consisting essentially in property. ot which the currency is but the representative, it is ev»J^« Nhts opinion, which would he as nwltsa as it is inapthat «n undue increase of ihe lattor by means of *pa-

per circulaiiorr, while it enhances the nominal price of I „:_u.

could but would itself be ihe pO'ent eause "f i's already been made in preparing and matmi ig our srsin a shape still more aggravated and icl tem.ond he who would propose to revolutionize it,would may have d#'fiv«ul advantage froui such propose a measure of verv doubtful utility. The action affairs, by withdrawing themi-elvw tr»m W"e* ol

reckless speculation. They are followed^ by violated |bM!| ^t anj ^ion. g*erJr peraon gifted with the right felt consciousness of

out tne entire wmumuuy. dy made in this department of industry by the um^ed

enterprise

of some of our cmzens, gratifj ing is they

are it is hoped dare but an earnest of whatmav yet fre done, when the hand of labor is unshack ed an individual emulation is excited by suitable cxamp

It is to be-regretted that a growing diataate exists in toorMny quarters against this nursery of vrttte-thts sheet anchor of our common prosperity he increasing numbers of our youi who a lie other professions to seek a livelihood on the acta dema of Itaman life. ... u__

The failure of the Siale to meet it? indebtedness nas proceeded, nnt from any want of an inclination to pre* serve the public faith—not from tbeabsence of a atroog desire to satisfy all juat claims against it, but frern what is ot^ious on the slightest reflection, an absolute inability, a want of physical means to accomplish the object. As an earnest of our intention in thia respect, our citixens have steadily borne, for several years past, and during a period of great depression, the imp«tion of heavy taxes, not only to meet the ordinary expenses of the Siate, but for the gradual absorp'ion of our large domestic debt existing mostly in

•Treesary notes. These

the shape

ot current

taxes

are already as onerous

as can well be anatained, and a further addition would tei.d to defeat its own object by paralyzing industry, and discouraging immigration. The payment of the interest alone, on the State debt, therefore, it is concluded on all hands, is beyond our power to accomplish by direct taxation.

Plans professing to look beyond our own limits and resources for relief, have been proposed, which, aside from rheir questionable constitutionality, an examination in.o all their bearings and consequences, will demonstrate to be as deiuwvt) in the end, aa they are specious in appearance. The slightest reflection will satisfy any intelligent mind that no relitd can be expected from other quarters, without a full equivalent direct or indirect in return. It is susceptible of proof, that the original debt, so far from being lessened in the ope*ation, would at last be paid by the State tif that indeed were practicable) with heavy additions.

It will be remembered, that among the causes which have led to my elevation to the office of Chi« Mogisirate of Indiana, assurances on my part of relief through mv instrumentali'y. have not found a place, tim? it would be unjust io excite in the mind or the public creditor, or of the citizen, any false or delusive hope. Next to the discharge of our obligations, our duty should hejo give a frank and explicit statement of our ectnal condition. It is tny anxious wish, as I doubt rot it is the ardent desire of every citizen who regards the character of his country, to use every practicable exertion to meet all just demands against it, and 1 still cherish the hope, that with slowly returning prospcrtiy, an arrangement may vet be made touching all claims that are iust and equitable, and comporting with the honor and dienily of the State. I shall be ready to co operote with the legislature of the State in whatever may be found practicable for the attainment of this desiralde object.

For reasons already advanced, 1 defer to a fitter occasion, the expression of my views more fully on this momentous subject, matured as I trust thev may be, by a careful examination of it, alter my official position shall have given me ample access to the records of the several departments of the government, and made it my constitutional duty to bestow an undivided and faithful attention toevery subject that shall coma within the range of Executive action.

It may be added, that shou'd ottr hopes of relief be postponed, and all plans for our extrication tniI ot the effect which every lover of his country so ardently desires, yet those, whom official position has not enabled •hem io recommend any scheme ol relief whatever, calling lor the action of our State councils, and whose administration or our financial affairs, has not. to somo external least been crowned with the desired success, tho^e, I repeat, will best know how to rebuke all illiberal spirit of criticism.

It would be useless now to go into an examination of the mismanagement of some of the public agen's in the negotiation of loans, by which nearly four millions of our bonds were disposed ol without first requiring their full value in hand, as enjrmtal by Inw.

Had thiBamounf been faithfully received, and judiciously applied towards the construction of some ol the more important of our public works, tho ptoiits thence arising would have sensibly relieved our burdens.

But while this state ol things is reluctantly acknowledged and deplored, it should at least seive to remind us of a remaining duty,—yet clearly within our power—the observance of a rigid and systematic economy in every department of the State government. W« should in this respect, imitate the same frugality, which stern necessity has imposed upon the great mass of our Buffering fellow citizens.

The true principles ol economy in the administration of public affairs, are essentially the same as those which obtain in individual transactions. No expenditure should be incurred for official services or otherwise, unless found necessary, or useful, and then ot the lowest amount compatible with full and intrinsic value, and ample ability of performance. T#sted bt this rule, all unnecessary officers if any are found to exist, should be abolished. The public service should, in all cases not prohibited by the Constitution, bo confided to as few hands as mav consist with its prompt and efficient performance, and public officers should be held to the strictest accountability.

Excessive lecislation is an evil. IJjrtjncrensed burdens thereby imposed upon the Treasure, is but one of the evils growing out of it. The laws, by frequent changes, become complex, vague, mid unceriain. This unfits them in a great measure, from being a known and sale rule of action in a community.

It is of the greatest importance to the welfare of the people that the laws should be generally known, and well understood For this purpose they slyMId be maturely considered in their inception, and bt^My tested by time and experience. This would tend greatly lo ensnre harmony and certainty in their execution, and check a Iru'tlul source'nf litigation, which tends to foment evrl pasiuona. to exciie social d:scord, and operates as a heavy tax on tho community. So strongly impressed have many been with these evil consequences, that thrf Constitutions of several of our sister States provide for but one session of the legislature in every two years, unless in crises of unforeseen emergency.— •No Small nnmber of our own citizens have regretted that a similar provision is not found in (lie Constitution

i(1111

Without dismissing the correctness of

n.ny remark«*d

of oar fr*«

that 'the evils alleged

agaiust annual sessions bv its opponents, might ill a

increase, .tinihataniml val- {nrf|gurH l(1 nvoif)r(| ,imi,ins ,|,0 8 ,.?sions to the shortest period actually necessary for the discharge of the public bnsincss This remark, however, is not intended to prevent a thorough scrutiny into the con-

duct of public servants, required alike as an act of justice to them, ns well as to ihepeonle. I cannot, on this occasion.,sofr'r ilto snbject of Education to pass without some notice. It is a fruitful theme, and has not failed to occupy a verv large space --often, however, too much upon paper. It is io le acknowledged too, that much has been done, as well as said ami written upon this subject but an immense held yet remains, wiih bnt here and there a solitary laborer. 1 should be moat happy, if by an appeal to the Country, I could arouse it ioa just sense of the magnitude and importance of the subject, and excite it ttft a corresponding action. Encouraging advances have

lliv

speculation u« a fortunate moment, lilt the ga its nc!ion of the Legislature and of public even such, are as sun-lv the Inssee rf tm*™ geniimt-nt. The wiser course would seem to he. io add have melancholy proof »i length, notwithstanding the ogr prwnt svstem, where it is,.deficient, improve conirars assurances of its friends, shat such a art-fern cannot bin prove disastrous to the community as a whole. Rn? disippointment is not the only evil consequence of a failure of deceptive fdans for relief. Tbey serve, by encouraging false hopes, !o withdraw attention from what is reallv feasible. Thev tend to relax individual exertion Nor are the consequences tvferfwl to, the worst e*il found in the Itfin of false credit, and

„rnf E.|nc*t|hn, to b« effectual and lasting, most

it where it neAls corrrction 9nd by a comprehensive view

our wants, our halute. our means and our condition.to give it a more perfect adaption. A mind highly enliehtened by knowledge, and allied to a heart imbued with the moral virtues, would, to a great extent, he anavailing to its possessor, unless accompanied with a republican self-respect, a confidence th its own powers, and a spirit of self-reliance for

of suffrage should cherish a deep the duly imposed upon him by tne spirit of our free institutions, «o examine, aift, and weigh the leading questions of public policy, ihe measures proposed for the common welfare, the fitness and qualifications of thoae aspiring to public trusts, and ihe conduct of those intrusted witb the maaageineotof our public at-

Nor ti I omit the expression at this time of the necessity, o»J tbn one hand, of guarding ami securing by f*err praMicable ond conwitu'kmal means the right of fr*w saStage. and on tbe other of shielding this inesti-

mabie privilege againat all undue encroachment,

whether exhibited in

or lawless Violence. Vain, indeed,

of our free governments,

is toe

exist.

The

eoeh abuses are Buffered

ballot box would, in

ihatasc. cease to

institutions

co""i^Buir«f

ing wealth, and returning prosperity- This calling pr,Meeting car* of Almighty Gad, in whose ,1m.first in raspeBaMity.asit

and indeed tbsalmnnt only a»am»nce. whichi iy to this vita 1 interest, tbe removal of row- farvent prayers for tbe future. tw imptwiiooa, tba more dangerowand T. JAMBS WHITCOMR becawr urunen and atealiky in tbair wtaiMm. isoe*«»d tbe reach ot State legislation. &ill. wwn«b«»f couM periiaps be done by et^awmging tadtvidaal ettjut fte unprovaoMM ia tba vamns toawabsaofb—t*iutt

might

but they would be destitute of all

fndMifa.1!«r*ibe'consiitoiioo

and aolkatude. and of z-aUusly devoting nty best

energies *o the c*mmrf) welfare And 1 beg leave to renew tba expression of my hope iha in this new aod antried situation. 1 may receive irom the co-ordmata aatboriiies and from my feliowit»»ens generally, tint indulgence and anpp^L. of tha nyi ol which. I am dewIr lonwaoaa. Bat above all. I unptora tbe guid

bands are tbe destinies of nations, whose Meaaings base been so largely diepenaed to ns indtvtdwilly and cvdlecivel v. and to whom wa owe lasting gra

My 6sf appearance on tbe bearda," ae tba taalsr •aid wbes baalupt ia tba

iim

TtftSrSV'- 'w"?

continue

forte

end vitality [,

oi the

nited States, by the tn«wt solemn oi sanctions, in the

presence o^thts assemtdsfewfihe public funciwrwries |)Ut jf |s t|Je

It OMj iCwWw»i IPII 1 Will

and ot my frlt*w ctiiartts announce my iateotwn of b«nggoverned in the dacharge of mv duties by e-mfinmf mrsrff strictly within ihe scope «f ihe powera delegated, by mr*rdin« the affiiiie and iaieressa of Indiana as tbe first ol-ject of my

Frcm tie Philadelphia Forum

LOCOFOCO SYMPATHY WITH BRITISH INTERESTS.

Among Iho many paragraphs which ap* pen red in our leading Jonroals of yesterday} from the British papers brought by the Caledonia, 'here is one which deserves more ihnn passing attention, as showing that to

Van

rcn's re-election and the triumph of Locofocoistn, England look* for sympathy ond legislation favorable to British interests, while from the whigs and Flenry Clay thev hope for no assistance and anticipate no such sympathy.

The feeling manifested in this article from the "Liverpool European Times" of Nov. 4th is the re-ecbo of the general sentiment in Great Britain, and ouglit to open the eyes of the American people, showing clearly as it does to which party tbev are to look for sup

port and protection to their own interests. If legislulitin favorable lo Brii.'sh policy and inleresls is ihe object of our government, let us support Van Buren if our owrt vpelf u6 is lobe regarded however, we must go for Henryciny.

This article will also'serve to give Ine Ii" most emphatically to the old tale of British Gold bring used to support the whig party, for it is not likely that England would raise a club lo beat out her own brains! On the contrary, is there not strong ground for presuming that British gold will be liberally spent to promote the election of some nnti-'fariff candidale and is nol ihe fact that British Rgeiits have subscribed sums for the support of a Calhoun paper in New York, nn evidence of this? What would he a few millions of dollars lo the English manufacturers, if they could hnve our ports thrown open to their surplus products These few suggestions are worthy of attentive consideration, and we feel that we need not extend our remarks, as the relative positions of British interests and American political pnrties are self-evident from the perusal of the extract to which we refer, which is as follows

The last advices from the United States relative to the elections, show a majority of two to one of the Democratic party in the Ifouse of Representatives and a majority of Whigs in the Senate. These election returns are principally interesting to the people here, as they bear upon the question ol a more liberal tariff between America and Great Britain, lfany advocates are made by the American Government towards a more uniform exchange of th£ commodities which the two countries produce in superfluity, they may be met iu a liberal spirit even by the preseiK ministry, for the feeling ogainst prohibitory duties is every day on the increase here, and the minietry, which is the only organ of public opinion, would he obliged—nay, it is believed, would be glad to be gently prrased to came to 'terms. Recent evenu, however, have induced an opinion in England, that while we are abandoning our restrictive commercial policy, the citizens of America nre inclined to make theirs additionally stringent.— The recent rejection by the Chamber of Commerce at New York ol a series of resolutions in favor ot free trade—the letter of Mr. Clay, which camo to hand

few days back, in favor of "protection," addressed to a gentleman who asked his opinion on the subject— these and other facts have produced the impression here to which wa refer.

,'M From the Sangamon {111.) Journal.

We have hud She pleasure of conversing with Mr. Wm. Sulton, a resident of Oregon Territory, and »who left the settlement at Wallatrtet Fnll«about the middle of May. fie was three months in reaching tho settlements on the Missouri and wns the bearer of a petition to the American Government, (and nth* er papers,) from the residents of Oregon Territory, asking the Government to extend the lawiiaital jurisdiction of lh£Tlepublfcover that interesting territory. These papers were committed to tho charge of Senator Linn, whose recent denth is so universally regretted hy his countrymen.

Mr. Sutton met the carnvnn of emigrants on the route, which has before been noticed hy us, as also two smaller parlies bound fur Oregon. He speaks of the settlement as prosperous, healthy—that the srfil although not equal in fertility to ours, yet producing sure crops of wheat, barley, and oats. Emigrants with moderate expectations!', industrious, frugal and moral, tire likely to do well. No money in circtilnlion, but trade is by barter —no law for the collection of debts, but debts always- paid.

A town is growing up nt the falls of WHIlarnet. Dr. McLaughlin, the British commander of Fort Vancouver, claims the site hy right of discovery, or as having established a post there some j-ears since. He has laid out a town, nnd i« now Felling lots, giving deeds, &c. He warns American citizens not lo interfere with his claims. The American settlers are very much perplexed by his interference on the south side of the river. 'J he Wallamct furnishes an immense water power, suitable for machinery. Two grist nnd saw mills are by this lime built at that plnce—one owned by Dr. McLaughlin, who, hy means ol his great wealth, is deter mined to break down the American owners of the Other mills. The settlers are patient, expecting the United States to protect the rights of her own citizens in her own territory.

Wheat, which is the principal crop raised for sale, is worth about 9d cents per bushel, nt Fort Vnnci over. This price is not paid in money, but in goods at a low rate. Money will nol purchase goods ns low by 20 per ct. as wheat or beaver skins. Mr. Sulton is so well satisfied with the country, that he de signs to return nnd spend his days there. if emigrants should continue to pass into Oregon for a few years, as rapidly ns thoy have the present year, the ppople will toon be able to protect themselves from the rapaeity of the British Hudson Ba/, and Nortb Western Fur Company. Tito settlement ha« now a military company, well commanded.

TITS BEST Jogs or THK SKASOX—During the recent !erm of tho Northampton Superior Court, (N.C.,) who should arrive at Jacksort, tjje county seat, to "astonish the natives," but Mr. Kobert Tyler, the son of his Acci-

dency. It being court week, and the hotel

much crowded, "Ahasuerus" collected quite

establishment ... ,•

to a number around him, to whom he dtSCOUr-

re- m0st

Bu-

FROM OliEGON.

V"'

freely on matters and things in gen*

to exist,: who would, probably, be the nominee of the

rnocrntic

succeed »gaio»t

Convention, Bob spread himself

U- *tu! spoke almost literally in this wise "Gen-

jiJemen il is difficult to answer that question,

nominee. Clay will

beat him 190,000 votes if Van Buron should be selected. Clay will beat Aim 170,000 votes but if the Administration runs, it will

Clay

Lou. Jour,

Without

difficult/.0—-.

t« li

A*#

The Petersburg Bepublienn, speaking ihe sentiments of a branch of ihe Locofoco j»nrty of Viq?inb. gives the fallowing piece ot'comfort to Mr, Van Buren "Say w)4tt he will, do whdf lie %tll, right or wrong, he cannot be eW^cted, and all this chicanery, and manoeuvring to secure for him tbe oomin tion, if it succeeded, will lead to one mid, the certain defeat of oar petty.**

Washington Corraependenx of the {)*ltiattr«'P&i. WASHINGTON, Nov. 28th, 1843:

Since 1 wrote you last, the.luistlo and stir, incident to :he hourly arrival of the member* of Congress, and the pi operations for the meeting of Congress, have increared, until, nt limes, in somo of the most public parts of the city, a continual din saldtra and annoys the ear of the stroller along the streets. The weather, also, continues favorable to all these proceedings, and by the lime iho grand scene opens, I have no doubt every thing will have been completely arranged, and that but few will be found absent from thdr posts.

Congress, it is thought, will meet on Monday next, with an unusually largo number*of members in their seats. The very first business to be transacted in the House, will possess great interest, and will attract the earnest attention, not on'y of those who will witness the deliberations, but ot the whole country. The organization of that body cannot, I presume, be consummated, until the question in relation to the admission of tho illegally elected members, shall be decided nnd certainly, no question could arise, mora important to the successful action of the ma* chinery of ottr complicated forth of government, than this.

The senttnhling among those, also, who are in search of tho spoils of party nscardancy nnd power, will be very considerable. The Speakership, the ChiefCIcrkship to the House, Printer, &c. &<!., even down lo Door keeper* nre objecis of eager pursuit by scores of aspirants. Among those who are applicants* for these various posts, I think, as yet, the claims of none lire regarded as so decidedly pre-eminent, as to enable it to be foretold, with any certainty, that any particular one will be successful. Amos Kendall is as busy as a bee, in endeavoring to procure the printing, and, no aoubt, the worthies of the Globo are equally assiduous. It is understood that other individuals will a!so put in their claims, but I have no doubt the contest will be be* tween the two establishments in this city,and perhaps, in the end, the matter will be com* promise^ botj^eu .Jhem, aodjea^^o^tuin a share. 1 am informed that John Tyler is under the influence of the shine monomania, in regard to his nominniion for ihe Presidency,* which has so long nfHictcd him. In other words, he is said still to entertain strong hopes of receiving the nomination of the National Locofoco Convention, I'or^fie office of President. Poor driveler! how demented he must be, to suffer himself to be thus deceived. i'hero ho%been much said lately in rcgnrd to serious differences nmong some of the heads of the departments and the President, grow* ing out of the Texas question. How far there is truth in this, I cannot tell, but thnt thcrs has been some difficulty between Kobert Tyler nnd Mr. Spent'er, the Sccralary of ihe Treasury, on another subject, I nm inclined to thiuk.is a fact. My information is, that it wns ir. agitation by some, among wl^om was, perhaps, the Collector at Philadelphia,to have the Govornmt nt funds in that city removed from their present plucc of deposito, to somo other Bank. Mr. Spencer refused to comply with the wishes of those who desired the re* moval. which greatly displeased master Hob, and thereupon an nngry correspondence ensued between him and Mr. Spencer. The precise nature of thia correspond® Ace and the issue of it, my informant wns ignorant of, but thnt it occurred I nm assured it true.

A sul joct of its much importance as any other, which is discussed here, is thai of iho course likely lo bo pursued by tho Senate, in reference to nominations which will bo made hy the President, and which will come before tlmt body for confirmation. Some think thnt nnny of tho nominees nre doomed to lie rejected, which I think likely myself. There nre some of the present members of the Cabinet, who, I ihiuk, will pass through a very severe ordeal, and will not come off*unscathed. There nre others whose nominations will be confirmed, nnd nmong them the Secretary of State, who perhaps is the most worthy man of them all.

TRIAL OF CrtRtsr.—There is now exhibiting at the Baltimore Museum, a group of twenty-three figures ns lurge as life, made of wnx, representing the trinl of Christ before Cainphas, and the court of Pontius Pilate. It is a striking nnd impressive representation of one of the most important incidents in sncred history, nnd cannot bo viewed without exciting in tho mind of the beholder a much more vivid idea of that scene, than it is possible to conceive from the mere perusal of any description of it. The figures are most excellently modeled, nnd are clad in the costumes of those primitive times. The one representing Christ developed, in a very great degree, nl! those attributes of beauty, meakness and innosence which were a part of his character.—Valriot.

Ilorcoit TO THE WHIGS OF MISSISSIPPI.— The Whigs of Mississippi are beaten, but ihejr should be prouder of liieir position

and

io defeat

than of tho most brilliant victory. For two successive elections, with no exception in their ranks, they hnve fought the battle of Honesty

Good Faith against Knavery aiK?

Eepudution. Somo few knaves who liftfl crept in among them hnve crawled out, dread* ing to be taxed or lo bo on the unpopular side hut nine-tenths of the whole party have stood firm on the aide of uprightness, while nineteen-twenliets of their opponents have voted, on spcciouti hut flimsy pretexts, to rol* the creditors of the State. Here is one of these touchstone questions which show what Ihe respective pnrties nre made of. Glorious Whigs of Mississippi 1 how nobly does your conduct contrast with that of shuffling, paltering Indiana 1 You will yet triumph, friends! nni how proud will be yovr triumphl: How the hearts of all hoyest men will r-joioe over it 1 Whij would not go half a mile out of his way to shake hands with one of the noble Whigs of Mississippi 1—Tribune.

Mr. Adams was very handsomefy en?er-

mined at thfs house of flarmar Denny in Pittsburgh on Friday evening. The Chronicle, published on Saturday in that city, says:

As a token of respect to Mr. Adams, all the workshops in the two cities were closed yesterday, that the workingmen might have a chance to bid him welcome. The silence of the engines, the machinery, and the workmen's tools, was a mightier tribute to Mr. Adams than tho roar of a cannonvthe strains of music, the potrffious procession, or tho eto qu.at .ddr«™. ^LARD.—The amount of larder ported from New Orleans during the pest year, ending on the first of September, was 737,000 kegs. Of 'm' this quantity, 900,000 kegs were taken for

Kuropean markets, the greater part of whicfe I

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