The Wabash Courier, Volume 21, Number 29, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 March 1853 — Page 2
•THE COURIER.
7^S¥E^CONTRD, EDITOR.
E E A E
Saturday Morning, Mar. 12.1853.
INDIAN ATOMS—'LEGISLATURE. Indianapolis bis been a gay place for some time past, and the Legislature contributed not a little to some amusement, during a few of its last days. We wituessed some of the last scenes. They were indeed amusing enough. In the Senate on Thursday there was an attempt to carry the bill, authorizing suits against the State, over the Goveruor's veto. There was *a majority in favor of the bill, notwithstanding the veto, but the minority would break a quorum on each call of the ayes and noes, by dodging behind the pillars. This was repeated untjl all parties became no little exasperated.
The same scenes were witnessed in the House on Friday evening and Saturday on the question of the Senate's amendment to the Bank Bill. On calling the roll a quorum would answer, but the next minute, on the ayes and noes there would from 61 to 64 ananswersonly and as 67 were necessary to make a quorum, of course nothing couW be done. So far as this game was played on the Bank Bill, we cannot believe the minority were much to blame the whole busi
ness
of that Bill was a were buncombe and demagogue affair on tin part of the majority. Indianapolis is frst growing into an important and business place, and for good Hotel accommodations we would recommend
the gentlemanly hosts of the "WRIGHT HOUSE." Don't forget the old Washington -n
SUDDEN DEATH.—-Our
citizens were great
ly startled on Thursday afternoon last at the announcement of the sudden death of Miss
SALUE DAKALDSON,
sister of Mrs.
II. Turner, with wham she wis living. The deceased was apparently in usual health, when, about the middle of the afternoon,
ST. LOUIS RAILROADS.—By reference to
CIRCUIT COURT.—-The
Bhe
was fixing her toilet preparatory to a visit among friends, she tell suddenly to the floor. Her sister, who was present, supposed her affected simply with fainting. A physician was Immediately called in—but too late.— She expired in a few minutes, with what was supposodsome disease of the heart.
The deceased was daughter of Mr. John Danaldson, formerly of this place and niece of D. S. Danaldson, of the Express. She was the admired and highly respected of a large circle of devoted relatives, friends and acquaintance, who by this mysterious dispensation of Providenco have to mourn the loss of one who can appear no more in their agreeable and social circles.
THE NEW CAUINET.
The following is President Pierce's Cabinet, as confirmed by the Senate on the 8th Inst
Secretary of State—W. L. Marcy, N. Y. Treasury—Jas. Guthrie, Ky. Inte'r—R. M'Clelland, Mich. 4 War—Jeff. Davis, Miss.
Navy—Jas. C. Dobbin, N. C.
Postmaster General—Jas. Campbell, Pa. Atorney General—Caleb Gushing, Mass.
LTEUTKRANT GKJIERAL.—At
the commence
ment of the last session of Congress a measure was proposed establishing the rank of Lieutenant General, and conferring the aaine on Gen. Scott. The measure was warmly pressed fof a time, but ended in talk, and nothingdone. It is said that Gen. Scott is the only officer who fought in Mexico that returned home unrewarded for his exploits. So much lor Locofoco majorities In Congress.
We ask attention to the advertisement of JONR SiiitUTo & Co., Cincinnati. They offer for Inspection a fine assortment of English, French, German, and American Dry Goods—and also Carpeting and Floor Clothr. Call and see them.
RIVER.—The Wabash is in good naviga-
nominated and confirmed as'Commissioner of tho General Land Office.
Pierce's new Cabinet were sworn into office on the 7th inst., and took charge of their several Departments at 11 o'clock on the morning of that day.
BLACBLKT
Judge liucHSS is to lecture at the Universalis! Church, on Monday evening next.— We have no hesitation ia intimating thai sotnclhicg fine may be expected.
The Clerk of the John M. Sitckwttl will accept oor thanks lor a late New Orleans Picavuoe.
For a kmf list ofGroceriw, teethe advertisement of BrxtKT & Co.
EDWARD A. HANIfEGAW. The Lecture of Mr. Hannegan, as was expected, drew together a very large audience at the Universalis Church, on Monday evening last. The lecturer had chosen for his subject, the "History of Legal Liberty." It would be difficult to convey a correct idea of the speaker's manner and style to one who was not present on the occasion. Mr. Hannegan certainly possesses the happy faculty of enchaining an audience, and enlisting a deep feeling for the time, in reference to the subject of his discourse. The subject, of course, involved an extensive knowledge of History, with which thespeaker gave evidence of being well versed. He had searched for the signs of what might be called "legal liberty" in the annals of early ages, from and through sacred writings and profane history to our own time. He dwelt at much length on that pericd of English history when the spirit and first glimmerings of "legal liberty" might be said to have commenced and dawned forth, as the brilliant effulgence of opening day. To that period he traced the spirit which finally brought about and established independence in our own country. His sketches of celebrated English statesmen were most graphic and beautiful, and only equalled by a thrilling and pathetic tribute to the memory of our own Washington, which we have rarely heard surpassed. As a speaker Mr. Hannegan is graceful and animated. His gestures easy and natural. It is true there is a shade of the "sere and yellow leaf about his oratory, which, however, renders it still more interesting. It is the ripe rnd mellow fruit, go grateful to the palate.
After the lecture, at theinstance of a particular friend, we believe, Mr. Hannegan was invited to a suppgr at the Brown House,
cempany
Hotel. ances of this place. The entertainment itself was excellent, conferring credit upon the host. The party, consisting mainly of Mr.
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advertisement it will be seen that Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of the Mississippi and Atlantic Railroad Company, in Terre Haute or Marshall, until May 15th for grading and masonry, and also for a Bridge across the Wabash, &c. The Company are determined to carry on and complete the road to St. Louis. ~~~~~~~
Circuit Court for
Vigo, the first held by Judge unites in this place, commenced on Monday last, and is progressing steadiljr with business. We hear much praise bestowed upon the gentlemanly manners, and prompt business hahits of Judge Hughes. He is certainly giving entire satisfaction on the bench.
Wabash is in good naviga
ble order, and slightly on the rise. Good sized steamers are daily loading and unloading at our wharf. Several flatboats are being loaded, and preparing for a start to New Orleans. ~~~~~~~
LAXI OFFICE COMJHSSIOSKR,—The
Tole-
graph «t«lM 1*" TIT I former is diatplniUng none imoBg Ihe ili«-
& StarsoK, No. 11 Pearl street,
Cincinnati, have an extensive assortment of American and Foreign'Dry Goods. See advertisement.
with a Jew of his old acquaint
Hannegan'a old friends, was, in due moderation, convivial and joyous. Altogether we think the lecturer and his audience, the guest and his friends, have abundant reason to be satisfied and pleased.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, MARCH 4.—SENATE—At
10 o'clock the Senate re-assembled after debate the Nebraska Territorial Bill was laid on the table at 10$, the first Appropriation Bill was passed. A committee was oppointed to waiton the,President and inform him ol the readiness of Congress to adjourn, which soon returned and informed the Senate that the President had uo further communication to make. Mr. Atchison then pronounced Congress adjourned sine die. In a few minutes the Secretary called the new Senate to order. Prayer by Rev, Mr. Butler. Mr. Badger offered a resolution that the oath be administered to the new Senators by Gen. Cass, tho oldest member of the Senate. Adopted.
Their names are—Atherton ol N. II., Benjamin of La., Clayton of Del., Douglas of III., Evans of S. C., Everett of Mass., Houston of Texas, Hunter of Va., Jonesof Iowa, Sebastain of Ark., Stewart of Mich., Thompson of Ky., Thompson of N. J. Atchison of Mo., was appointed President pro tem.
At the inaugural proccssion entered the Hall. The President entered, leaning on the arm of Senator Bright, and President Fillmore, on that of Senator Pratt. Immediately after they proceeded to the eastern portico of the Capitol. Accompanying the President were Marcy, Campbell and the other members of the new Cabinet. After the return of the Senattsto the Chamber, it was ordered that the hour of meeting should be
M., and then adjourned to Monday. HOUSE.—The bill authorizing the location of Military Land Warrants to actual settlers was passed. The annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury giving the condition of all the banks in the country, was ordered printed. The President was notified that the House was ready to adjourn, and when this duty w«« j»orfurmi»H the House adjourned.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Baltic arrived at New York on the 7th inst. Among the passengers by the BaHic .is Father Gavaasia, seceder from the Roman Church, and four New York editors.
The inauguration was celebrated on board the Baltic on the 4th. ENGLAND.—-The
The weather in Great Britain has been stormy, with a deep snow. Doubtful rumors prevail as to the contemplated relations hetween England and France.
All the naval officers have had their pay increased 10 per cent, per diem. FRANCE.—The
and troops are arriving. Whistling and singing are forbidden. Two more persons have beea hang, and it is thought that some Hungarians have been privately shot in the castle.
The city of Mi Ian is to pay 3t),000 florin# every Wednesday. The London Advertisor says that an extensive conspiracy has been discovered in Hungary
A commercial treaty between Austria and Prussia was ngned on the 19th Hostilities have been resumed between .h. Turk, .ml Montewfrw*, ta, *«,
reported, between the Turks and Austrian*..
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Scn«i
The Caloric Skip.
WASHINGTON, March 7,—Capt. Ericsson, on Friday evening, sentan invitation to the members of the Legislature of Virginia, now in session at Richmond, to visit the caloric ship at Acqua creek, on the Potomac. He received a telegraph despatch yesterday from Richmond accepting the invitation, stating that the Senate and a large number of the members of the House would be at Acqua creek landing Monday morning, from which place the Ericsson was to leave for Alexan-
aria. A protracted debate in open session of the Senate is anticipated."^**/'^
It is understood that Mr. Clayton will take the earliest opportunity to vindicate his conduct in regard to the Clayton and Bulwer treaty
NEW YORK
March 7.—The steamer Bal
tic arrivea mis morning. The London Advertiser says lbat an extensive conspiracy has been discovered in llungary and Austria. An attempt has been made to assassinate the Emperor of Austria, by a man named Lausa Balieny, a tailor, and formerly a hussar. He was cut dowr. by an aid-de-camp and secured. The Emperor is recovering from his wound.
Austria has ordered 5,000 Tyrolese to leave Lombardy within 24 hours. BALTIMORE,
March
After changing
Parliamentary proceed
ings embrace nothing of interest. Kossuth denies the authorship of ths address to the Hungarians in Italy.
London Sun reports that
France intends to remove the duty on Guano imported foreign shipping ITALY.—Radctsky claims the confiscation of property of suspected persons. The frontiers of Lorn bar dy were closely blockaded. M&zxini has been seen on the frontier, but not captured Saffi has also escaped. The
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DEATH.—A
3.—Tbe^Savannah
Republican has a letter from a correspondent residing at Matanzas, which gives quite a different account of Vice President Kings health from that brought by Mr. Jones, his private Secretary. It says that his cough is constant and harrassing, his feet so swollen that he cannot move, afW that his ease was regarded as hopeless by himself and those around him.
WASHINGTON,
MARCH 7,
March 1.—Officers of
Gen. Pierce's brigade in Mexico, twentytwo in number, called upon him, by invitation, this morning, and had a long and interesting interview. He expressed himself happy to see them, and said he felt confident that, as in time past so in time to come, they would stand by him in^ every emergency.
A complimentary ball is to be given at Willard's to-morrow evening. President Pierce and Mr. Fillmore, with their respective Cabinets, and the diplomatic corps, are expected to be preseut.
Peter G. Washington, of this city, was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Hoge, and entered upon the duties of his office.
P.
M..—The
Senate met at
noon. A resolution was adopted appointing Walker and Phelps a committee to wait on the President and inform him that the Senate was ready to receive any communications.
Mr. Clayton offered a resolution, calling for papers relative to the Nicarauga affairs, and gave notice that he would call up the resoullion the first opportunity, in order to discuss the topics relative thereto.
Mr. Soule presented a memorial from the Legislature of Louisiana, protesting against the election of Mr. Benjamin as Senator.
MARCH
9.—The superior offices of the
Army at present in Washington waited upon the Secretary of War, in full uniform, this morning, agreeable to usage. Mr. Davis received and accompanied thein to the Executive Mansion and presented them to the President. Officers of the Navy, in full dress also, called upon Secretary Dobbin who accompanied ihera to the President.—
lations, the officers, joined by the chiefs of Bureaus of their departments, repaired to Fillmore's rooms aud took a friendly leave of him.
The President has nominated and the Senate confirmed Silas R. Hobbie First Assistant Of»n«*rnl. Chas. Eames, assistant editor of the bnion, Assistant Sec'y of State, and Willis A. Gorman, late M. C. from Indiana, Commissicner of the General Land Office.
CONCORD,
March 9.
The New Hampshire election has resulted in the ohoice of Gov- Martin, Lemocrat, by about 5,000 majority. 3 Democratic Congressmen. House and Senate probably unanimously Democratic.
RAILROAD RECORD—We
have received
the first number of a new paper with the above title, published at Cincinnati by E. D. MANSFIELD.
The issue will be Weekly, and
mailed to subscribers at 33 per annum, payable in advance. The object of the
RECORD
is to promulgate the authentic statistics and reliable condition of Railways, Banks, Manufactures, &c. The matter and appearance of the number no*v before us will justify the opinion that such a paper must be valuable to all persons wishing to keep informed of the progress of the times.
Notice to the Colored People of Indiana. The next regular packet that will sail for Liberia will start from Baltimore on the 25th of April, and we have been requested to say that all colored persons in Indiana who desire a passage can be accommodated.
If you will take a certificate of residence from the clerk of the county where you live, it will be sufficient warrant to secure you a safe jonrney through, and a passage when you reach Baltimore, pnetiai you pet tkere in time.
J*
P. S.
information. ...
MITCHELL.
The papers will please publish this
A DAILY PRAIRIE CITT
Mj uHR
sodden death occur-1 Sfcsrc.—Mr.
has been laid on
our table during the present week. Its advent was unheralded—and so far, we see no notice from the publishers as to its probable continuance. The paper is well got up, with
ISAACS
red on Wednesday last, at Adams's bo«r£ of- er ctdumn that he will commence another boose ia this place. An elderly man named ciaas immediately. Hunt, while sitting at the table, suddenly' .n•-!•---foil to the floor and expired. He had been President Pierces Inaugural will be found unwell for a ahort time previous. ta
our
announces ia anoth-
columns to-day.
President Pierce's Inaugural.
Delivered March 4, IMS. The circumstance* in which I toaee been called
for a limited period »o pre
side over the destinies of the Republic, fill me with a profound sense of responsibility but with nothing like shrinking apprehensions. I repair to the post assigned me, not as to one sought but in obedience to the unsolicited expression of your will. Amenable only for a fear* less, faithful, and diligent exercise of my best powers,..! ought to be and am truly grateful for this manifestation of ihe naiion's confidence. But this, so far from lightening my obligations, only adds to their weight, Tfou have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me by your strength. While looking for the fulfilment of reasonable requirements you will not be unmindful of the great changes which have occurred, even within the last quarter of.a century, and the consequent augmentation and complexity of duties imposed tn the administration boih of your home and foreign affairs whether the elements «f inherent force in the Republic has kept pace with its unparalleled progres sion in territory, population and wealth has been the subject of learned tho't and discussion on both sides of the ocean.
Less than C3 years ago the father of his Country made the then recent accession of N. Carolina to the States one of the subjects of iiis especial congratulation
At that moment, however, when the agitation consequent on the revolutionary struggle had partially subsided when we were just emerging from the weakness of the confederacy, there was nn evident consciousness of vigor equal to the great mission which was so wisely and bravely fulfilled by our fathers. It was not a presumptuous assurance, but a calm faith, springing from a clear view of the source of power in a government constituted like ours and it is no psradox to say, that, although weak, the new born nation was intrinsically strong in population and apparent resources.— It was upheld by a broad and intelligent comprehension of right,and an all-perva-ding purpose to maintain that power.— Stronger than armaments it caine from the furnace of the revolution, jempered to the necessity of the times.
The thoughts of the men of that day were all patriotic. They wasted no portion of their energies upon idle and delusive speculations, but, with a firm and fearless step, advanced beyond th« governmental landmarks which had, hitherto, circumscribed the limits ol human freedom and planted their standard where it has stood against the dangers which threatened it from abroad, and internal agitation, which at times has fearfully menaced it uthome. They proved themselves equal to the solution of the great problem, and showed that their minds had been illuminated by tho dawning light of the revolution.
The object sought was not a thing dreamed of, but was a thing realized.— They had exhibited the power not only to achieve, but as alt history nffirtns, that
power so much more unusual—the capacity to maintain. The oppressed thro'out the world from that day to the present have turned their eyes hiiherward, not to find those lights cxtinguiseed, or to fear lest they should wane, but to be cheered by their steady and increasing brilliancy. In this, our county has, in mv judgment, fuliiled its highest duty to suffering humanity. It has spoken, and will continue to speak, not only by its words, but Ity its acts, in language of sympathy, encouragement, and hope to all those who earnestly listen to tones which proclaim the largest national liberty but afinrallthe most animated encouragement and potent appeals for freedom will be its own history and its triumphs.
Pre eminently the power of our advocacy reposes in our example, but no exle, be it remembered, is powerful
I a a
compliments and congratu-,^ lasting good, whatever apparent nd-
vantnges may be gained, which is not based upnn the eternal ptincipnls of right and justice. Our fathers have decided for themselves both upon the hour to declare and the hour to strike! They were their own judges of the circumstances under which it became them to pledge to each other 'their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honors,' for the acquisition of the priceless inheritance transmitted to us. The energy with which that great conflict was opened, under the manifest guidance of Providence, the uncomplaining endurance with which it was prosecuted to its consummation, were only surpassed by the wisdom ond patriotic spirit of the concessions which characterized all the councils of the fathers of the country. One of the most impressive evidences of that wisdom is to be found in the fact that the actual working of our system has dispelled a degree of solicitude which at the outset disturbed bold hearts and farreaching intellects. The apprehension of dangers from extended territory, multiplied States, accumulated wealth, and augmented population, has proved to be unfounded.
The stars on your banner count nearly three-told their original number. Your densely populated possessions skirt the shores of »wo great oceans, and yet this vast increase of people and territory has
our position on the globe, render the ac quisirion of certain possessions not within our jurisdiction, evidently not only important for our protection in the future, but essential to the stability of our commerce, and the peace of the world. This territory should be obtained, however, not through a grasping spirit, but with a view to national interests and security, and in a manner consistent with the strictest observance of natiooal faith.
We have nothing in our history or poss€fcsfoos to invite aggression. We have every thing to beckon us to the cultivation of peace end amity with all nations. Purposes at once just and pacific will be significantly marked ia the conduct of our affairs. I Intend that my administration shall leave
BO
suranee, that no act within the legitimate scope of my constitutional control, will be tolerated on the part of any portion of our citizens wtrich cannot challenge a ready justification before the tri* bunal of the civilized world. An administration would be unworthy of confidence at home or respect abroad, should it cease to be influenced by the conviclion that no apparent advantage can be purchased at a price so dear as that of national wrong or dishonor.
It is not your privilege as a nation to refer, to a distant past but your striking history, though replete with instructions and furnishing abundant grounds for hopeful confidence is comprised within a brief space. But though your past is brief, your future is boundless in its onward progress through the unex-
plored pathway of advancement, and will be limitless in duration. Hence sound and comprehensive policy should embrace the distant future, as well as the urgent present.
The great objects of our pursuits as a republic should be entirely consistent with the tranquility and interests of the rest of mankind. With neighboring relations we should cultivate kindly and friendly relations, and we can desire nothing in regard to them so much as to see them consolidate their strength and pursue the paths of prosperity and happiness. If, in the course of their growth we should open new channels of trade and create additional facilities tor friendly intercourse, the benefits realized will be equal and muiual.
Of the complicated system of European policy we have, heretofore, been independent, and from their wars, tumults and anxieties we have been entirely exempt. Whilst these are confined to tho nations with which they originated and within their legitimatH jurisdiction, they cannot affect us, except in appealing to our sympathies in the cause of human freedom, and universal advancement. But the vast interests of commerce are common to all mankind, and the advantages of trade and international intercourse must always present noble fields for the moral influence of great people.
With'these views firmly and honestly carried out, we have a ri^ht to expect and shall, under all circumstances, require prompt reciprocity.
The rights which belong to us. a« a nation ore not alone to be regarded but those which pertoin to every citizen in his individual capacity at home and. abroad, must be sacredly maintained. So long as he can discern every star in its place upon that ensign—without wealth to purchase fer him a place, it will be his privilege and must be his acknowledged right, to stand unabashed even in the presence of Prinzes, with the proud consciousness that he is himself ono of a nation of sovereigns, and that he cannot,in his legitimate pursuits, wander so far from home, that the agent whom ho shall leave behind in the place where I now occupy, will not see that no rude hand of power or tyrannical passion is laid upon him with impunity. He must realize that everywhere, wherever our enterprise mny rightfully seek the protection of our flag. American citizenship is an inviolable panoply for the security of American rights.
And in this connection it can hardly be necessary to re-aflirin a principle which should be r.ow regarded as fundamental that the rights, security and repose of this Confederacy reject the idea of in«erference or colonization on this side of the ocean by nny foreign powers, beyond their present jurisdiction, as utterly inadmissible.
not onlv shown itself compatible wMi, vice and »n all its department*, so markthe harmonious action of the State and led as never justly to be questioned. If the federal governments, in their respcc- this reasonable expectation be not realilive constitutional spheres, but has offer- zed, I frankly confess that one of your ed an additional guaranty of thestrength leading hopes is doomed to disappointand integrity of both. With an experi-j mem, and that my efforts in a very imence thus suggested, the policy of my! portant particular, must result in a huadmlnistraiioti will not be controlled by miliaiing failure.
any timid forebodings of evil front expansion. Indeed, it is not to be dismiised that our attitude as a nation, and influence of a guod government, but a
fool blot oa oor fair rec
ord, and 1 trust may safely g*re the as
The opportunities of the observation furnished by my brief experience as a soldier, confirm in my own mind the opinion entertained and acted upon brothers from the foundation of the government, that tho maintenance of large standing armies in our country would bo not only dangerous but unnecessary. They also illustrate the importance, I might well sny, the absolute necessity, of that military science and practical skill, furnished in such an eminent degree, which has made,your army what it is under tho discipline and instruction of officers not more distinguished for their sulid atiainmenis.galiantry,and devotion to the public service, than for their un» obtrusive bearing and high moral tone.
The army, as organized, must be the nucleus around which in every time of need, the strength of your military power, the sure bulwark of your defense, a national militia, may be readily form ed into a well disciplined and efficient organization and as to the skill and self-devotion of the Navy, I assure you. you may take the performance of the past as a pledge for the future, and may confidently expect that the flag which has waved untarnished over every sea, willl still float in undiminished honor-
But these like many other subjects, will be appropriately brought, at a future time to the co-ordinate branches of the Government, to which I shall always look with profound and with trustful confidence that they will accord to me the aid and support so much needed, and which their experience and wisdom will readily suggest in the administration of affairs. You expected a devoted integrity in the public ser
Good citizens may well claim the protection of good laws and the benign
a a _1 er L-. -I I r.U*
claim for office is whst the people of the Republic should never recognize. No reasonable man of any party will expect the Administration to be so regardless of its responsibility and the obvious elements of success, as to retain persons known to be under the influence of political hostility and partizan prejudice, in positions which will require not only severe labor, but cordial co-operation Having no implied engagements to ratify, no rewards to bestow, no resentments to remember, no personal wishes to consult. in selecting for official stations, I shall fulfill the difficult and delicate trust admitting no motive as worthy either my character or position,which does not contemplate an efficient discbarge of duty and the best interests of my country. 1 acknowledge iny obligations to the
masses of my countrymen and to them atone. Higher objects than personal Aggrandizement gave direction and energy to the exertion in the late canvass, and they shidl not be disappointed.— Tltey require at my hands diligence, integrity and capacity, wherever there are duties to be performed. Without the guarantee of these qualities in public servants, more stringent laws for the prevention or punishment of negligcncc and peculation will be vain with thein they will be unnecessary.
But these aro not the only points to which you look for vigilant watchfulness. The dangers of a concentration of all power in the General government of a Confederacy so vast as ours, is too obvious to be disregarded. You have right, therefore, to expect your agents in*every department to regard strictly the limbs imposed upon them by the constitution of the United States. The great scheme of our constitutional liberty rests upon a proper distribution of pow er between the State and Federal authorities, and experience has ahown that the harmony and happiness of our people must depend upon a just discrimination hetween the separate rights and responsibilities of the States and your common rights and obligations under the General Government j|^"
And here in my opinion, arfc the con sidnrations which should fiTtn the tr ie basis of future concord in regard to the questions which have most seriously disturbed the public tranquility, lj the^ Federal Government will confine itsell to the exercise of powers clearly granted by the Constitution, it con hardly happen that its action upon any question should endanger the institutions of the States, or interfere with their right to manage matters strictly domestic according to the will of their own people
In expressing briefly my vciws upon an important subject which has recently agitated the Nation to almost a fearful degree, I am moved by no other impulse than a most earnest desiro for the perpetuation of that Union which has made us what we are. showering upon us blessings ond conferring a power and influence which our fathers could hardly have anticipated, even with their most son guine hopes directed to a far off future.
The sentiments 1 now announce were not unknown before the expression of the voice which called me here. My own position upon this subject, was clear and unequivocal upon the record ol my words and my acts and it is only recurred at this lime because silence might perhaps be misconstrued. With tho Union my best and dearest hopes nre entwined. Without it, what nre we individually and collectively? what becomes of the noblept field ever opened for the advancement of our race in religion, to government, in the arts, and in all that dignifies and adorns mankind. From that radiant constellation which both illuminates our own way and points out to struggling nations their course but let a single star bo lost, and if there be not utter darkness the lustre of the whole is dimmed. Do my countrymen need my assurance that such a catastrophe is not to overtake them while I possess the power to stay It It is with me an earnest and vital belief, that as the Union has been the source, under Providence, of our prosperity to this time, so it is a pledge of a continuance of the blessings we have enjoyed and which we are sacredly bound to transmit undiminished to our children.
The field of calm and free discussion in our country is opened and will nl* ways be so, bat it novercan bo trnversod for good in a spirit of sectional allusion and unehariiallene«8. The founders of the Republic dealt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self-sacrificing patriotism, and. as time hus proved, with a wisdom which it will always be safe for us to consult, livery measure tending to strengthen the fraternal feelings of all the members of our Union, has had my heartfelt approbation. To every theory of society or government, whether the offspring of feverish ambi ion or morbid enthusiasm, to dissolve the bonds of law nnd affliction which unite us, I shall interpose a ready and stern resistance 1 believe that involuntary servitude, ns it exists in different States of this con federacy, is recognized by the Constitution. I believe that it stands like any other admitted right, and that the States where it exists are entitled to efficient remedies to enforce the constitution provisions. 1 hold thai the laws of 1850. commonly called the compromise rneas ures, are strictly constitutional, and ought to be unhesitatingly carried into effect. I believe that the constituted authorities of this Republic are bound to regard the rights of the South in this respect, ns they would any other lega' and constitutional right, and that the laws to enforce them should be respect cd and obeyed, not with a reluctance encouraged by abstract opinions as to their propriety in a different state of society, but cheerfully and according to the decision of tho tribunal to which their exposition belongs.
Such have been and are my convictions, and upon them I shall act I fervently hope that the question is at rest, and that no sectional or fanatical excitement may again threaten the durability of our institutions, or obscure the light of our prosperity.
But let not the foundation of our hopes rest upon man's wisdom. It will not be sufficient that sectional prejudices find no place in the public deliberations. It will not be sufficient that the rash counsels of human passion are rejected. It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble acknowledgement of, and reliance upon God and his overruling providence,
We have been safely carried through perilous crisis. Wise counsels like those which gave as the Constitution, prevailing to uphold it. Let the period be remembered as an admonition, and not as an encouragement of any section of the Union to make experiments where experiments are fraught with fearful hazards. Let it be impressed upon all hearts, that beautiful as our fabric is, no earthly Power or wisdom could ever reunite its broken fragments. ^Standing as I do almost in sight of the green slopes of Monti cello, and as it were within reach of the tomb of Washington, with all the cherished memories of the Past gathering around me like so many eloquent voices of exhortation from Heaven, I can express no better hope for my country than that the kind Providence which smiled opon our fathers, may enable their children to preserve the blessings they have inherited.
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NEW ORK, LON
DON A*D PARIS.—According to an article in the New York Economist, the quantities of specie in the Banks of New York, London and Paris, on the 30th of January last, were as follows Banks of New York $12,000,000^ Bank of France 90,455,766 Bank of England 91.912,933
Total 9194,368,5
BIBLE SOCIETY".
THECnurch,meetinir
anmiat of the Visro County AHX'V iiiary Bible Society, will take place in ih£ Baptist at 7 o'clock, on the ev«nine of Tuesday, ihe 15th inst., when the Rev. G. Shelden. Agent of the Parent Society, and others, nre expected to address the mee'ing. Ky order of theCommittee. A. C. ISAACS, Sec'v.
Mar 13,'&3-29-lw
N
THE
partnership heretofore existing between John Sayre, Jas. W. Scholey and Moses Vanhorn, is this day dissolved bymutual consent.
Mr. Sayre will still continue in the Stove business at his old stand on Market Street, and Scholey & Vanhorn at the Boot and Shoo business in Phoenix Row.
JOHN SAYRB, JAS. W. SCHOLF.Y, MOSES VANHORN.
Mar 12, '53-29-3in
•v. Coroner's Inquest inqnisifion taken at the house of ffenry Rtakpman, in Tern? Hante, Vigo coitnty, on the 10th day of March, 1853, before John D. Murphy, Coroner of said coonty,
over the
body ofan infant. Verdict as follows:—That said infant came to its death hy some unnaturaimeansby the hand* of Elizabeth Stewart, its supposed mother.
JOHND. MURPHY,
*&&&&* dinner of Vigo county, Tcrre Haute, IfJJch 12, '53 29-3t
"iralilw"ifioij" Wholesale Grocers,
Fl^T AND NATIOANI* 1UAI STS,, TERRE HAUTE, I.ND, AVE in store and offer at the lowest market prices— 1200 bbls Plantation Molasses4 6 100 Sugar-houae Molasses: 60 '-Goodale Molasses ,• 50 Syrup ,• 500 hhds New Orleans Sugar ,1000 sacks Rio Coffee 100 Java Coffer 600 kegs assorted Nails 60 Soda 60 assorted shot S* 60 "•bar lead 25 pig lead .It 2 5 in
200 boxes Herring 250 Raisins *00 packages Mackerel 25 bbls White Fish 25 assorted Nuts 100
10 Currants 20 Alum ,, 25 bays Pepper ,5 bbls Cloves
30 cnscs assorted Coppery 100 bundles assorted Sheet Iron^s ,w 200 assorted Anvils .... 95 bbls Tanners'Oil
L'af
Sugar ,,,• ,i
5 Nutmegs 600 reams Wrapping paper 200 Capand Post 100 casks Rice 6 Madder?. 400 bales assorted cotton irn 200 boxes assorted Gliiaa-Ware 600 kegs White Lead 100 half client Tea, Imp. II and (3 1*5 100 boxes Tea, do 200
1
Va and Mo Tobacco
50 Smofci n*j Tobacco 200 palnrSoapr 20 Castile db' "Vi "Si" 100 fancy shaving do 200 mould candlbs 250 star do 200 packnges Pickles, Fep Sauce, &c.y 100 boxes gross Pepper, Spices, da: 100,000halfspan'.sh Cigars
60 boxes Havana do ti 25 drums Codfish 200 doz Brooms, assdt'ted: 200 Buckets, 100 Wash Tubs, ",- 200 doz Zinc Wash Boards^
100 bales Bntting •. if 60 Wrapping Twine 50 matts Cassia: 300 tons assorted Iron 50 Steel '10 ccroons Indigo 200 matts Cinnamon 25 hhds clarified Sugar 25 boxes Sardines 100 packages Snlcratus. 500 kegs Blasting powder 250 Rifla do 100 doz Bed cords
Terre Haute, March iS,'53-29-tf
100 boxes assorted candy ,i 300 Window Glass. ALSO—A full stock of Foreign and Do" mestic Liquors. Wines, &c.
l)ry Goods and Carpet St^rc,
JOHN 8IIILLITO Jk CO/
No. 12, East Fourth S ., Cincinnati, O..
RESPECTFULLY
inlorm theirenstomersnnd
purchaser* generally, thai they nro now opening an ox tensive nml complete nsnortment of inncy and staple English, Fn nch, German and A an
DRY GOODS, Also. Foreign ond American'
oc.3 A.man. jacrmc imi«co9 Imported and contracted for previous to the lata advance, which we ofier at as low prices as simiJar goods con bs purchased in the United 4
Floor Oil Cloths,
Thoroughly seasoned, from 310 24 feet in width, large stick alwnys on hand. Families. Hotel keepers, Steamboat owners, and strangers may d«*peno opon finding the best class of goo ls in oar line, at prices as low as they can purchased in the Eastern cities irch 12.
,53-,9-6m
JAMES 11'ILDF^ Jr. (TjoU Wilde, Bale? fHylor,)
Successor to C. T. Uongstveet, 64 sau Street, N.
MR.
FRANK PIERCE.
Y.. between John
Street and Maiden Lane, ,„A £_^A§ now on hand a complete assortment of
Beady Made Clothing,
All of which is made in the best manner, and in the latest styles, expressly adapted to the wont* of th« Westers market. F. 8. KI*TI.A!TD, B. H. PIERCE,
ISAACS
J. 8 WiLHt, H. B. Dz FOREST. March 12, *S3-29-3w
Vocal Music.
having
been requested to on.
tiitoe his efforts
for
the cultivation of VocaL
Music among the vouth of the city, takes much pleasure in complying. Parent* and
gtundfons
are informed ttot in addition t* hits present ettpe, he will commeotoanother immediately. All who wish to join »he new elass wlH tfea*e do 1 any time between the present date
TERMS Ooa Dollar and a Half for tho laasons for the no* three months. N. B.—The above subscription meets 4I) expenses for books, etc.
March It,'5*-29 2w