Western Statesman, Volume 1, Number 50, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 25 February 1831 — Page 1

Candidate. -"'v rrncT vnn v TV iiT.l'iT. 1)511 4 3 rr.ii j Milton Stapp, 'or Lieut. Gorr ntor. Win. C. Linton, THE CONSTITUTION WISDOM, JUSTICE, MODERATION." Fur Congress. Oliver II. Smith, Joseph Holraan. VOL. I.

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the nation, and especially to the intcri-1 I have understood that a report is in j mcnts. If elected I will orjwest. Iam well satisfied that the circulation, that I am attempting to . scntativc of the district a prosperity of this section of the country ; cite the anti-masonic question. I kne k i of a party. I shall avail

T F.TIMS : TWO DOT.LAWS AND FIFTY CENTS jr rear, paytlW within the v. r; but my W ilischarr'il bv ihe pay"U 1 TWO DOI.I.AHS in rivance. Thive montlit Opt tl comiifc'imiDi'iu ill bcallowtd for advance layrarji. i Th wfm twit? their pupem by prWste po.t mii't gy Om pmtagv, U will l,r tdil.t to thtir mbcnp. " PPr " ' 1i'eontimirt until nil trrrainiwi re tid (imli-l t tlin hptinu . the Editor) ; nd n failure JHH' the end of thr time sub. Mltwrt, ill he ron.uUml a nrw rwraRvraent. weoer, to the Editor mint be pot paid. CO ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the tteual rates.

CIRCULAR.

If elected I will he the repre-

and not merely

prosperity of this section of the country cite the anti-masonic question. I kne- iof a party. I shall avail myself ot suit-

depends greatly on a continuance ofthe'not lor what purpose tins report his 1 able opportunities oiniMressmg you my-

exercise of the power of improving our been circulated; unless it was to proiu-incly; when I will endeavor to supply

internal condition by the general co- dice some of my political and personal the deficiencies of tins Circular; hy gi

vernment. From a recent report of i friends, who are members of that an

the Secretary of the Treasury it ap- j cicnt institution, against me. Be it as pears, that since the adoption of the I it may, I wish to set the .matter right present constitution, there has been cx- It is true that I am no mason, yet 1 ut-

pended $5,310,930 in the building of J terly disclaim any attempt, or desire, to

piers, preservation of ports and har

bors, removing obstructions in rivers,

viae you my sentiments more at large.

Accept fellow citizens my grateful acknowledgement?, and unfeigned thanks, for the many evidences I have received of your confidence and regard; and whilst I await the approaching

To t I ctcr of the 34 Conzrcssiopal District. Gr.MTtrMEN: Having been announced with tny consent, ovandidatc to rerrrcn this dif-irt in the next Con-

J-Jess, 1 -n-ail tin sefof this mode of communicating to you my sentiments on ome subjects, which perhaps mav in

fluence your minds in the approaching

canvass, i consider myself a repuhli can of that political fchool, whose doc

tnnes inculcate, that the general ditToion of knowledge among the people, by means of an cllicicnt system cf education, is essential to their happiness, and highly important to the security of our free institutions. That all power is Tested by this government in the people. That the Constitution of the

United State? is the magna charta of

their will. That the General and State Governments should act strictly within their Constitutional limits. That ample powers have been conferred upon Congress, by the Constitution, to fully carry into effect the great purposes for which our present form of Government was established. That the free and unrestrained elective franchise, is one of the main pillars on which our liberties rest.

That as all men have a right to " workup Almighty God according to the dictates of their own f consciences:"' So each legal elector has a right to vote his sentiments at the polls: for which he is accountable to no human tribunal whatever. That a the people have to

bear the burdens of governmcnt,thev of

procure votes on that cucstion. A

ouestion. like many others of the same election, with the solicited, and proha

and making road?. While in the same I family, that has been mate subservient j hie opposition, common to candidates; I period there has been expended on the j to the political and aspiri ag ambition of j have every confidence in the justice of . i c i i i ! i . i i i . .1 i . ' i :..:

items oi loruucauons ana lignt-nouses : many a demagogue, vt no whuic-u in-jru :u'ir uuv.i?iun.

alone, principally confined to the water ! to recommend him to the people. I dis

of the Atlantic, the gum of. $'1(),?()'.),3."3. 1 claim that, as I do all other hobbies; These facts it teems to me ought to sat-! they may possibly swo to blind the iify every western man t lea-t.'i.i iIk. po pi". a:ul ge; a mai.bttkc v, ho is

unworthy of the station; nit they never conferred on the candida;e qualifica

tions, tale;. ts, integrity, mdistry or principles. Ride what horse you may to Congress you must dismount at the door. Let me stand upon my merits, or let me fall. I have, thus fellow citizens candidly given you my sentiments, on some of the cardinal ques'ions of interest to the country. 1 regret however, that the limits of an ordinary circular too much

circumscribes tne cx positioned my views in Convention at llardinsburgh, on the

on me MUjects wiueii i nave touched; Thursday in Feb. next, to nominate and entirely excludes nianv other sub-! Crtmo en:4i,i fli rnn ne n ru.

consequences of abandoning internal improvements. The benefit of a public

Treasury would never reach us if we were to abandon the only object for which we can call for the aid of government. Whilst I would exempt from duty the foreign articles which enter into the daily and necessary consumption of the people, and which cither cannot he pro

duced in the United States, or if produced, not sufficiently to meet the de

mand: I would protect the industry of our own citizens by an effective tarilTof duties on articles of foreign manufac

ture, or the product of a foreign soil;ijects which I had intended to have pre-

not of the above description. I have no i rented to vou. I lie samn dctermina-

conslitutional scruples on this snbiect- tion on mv part, that has prompted the

nor do 1 fear a monopoly on the prt of above remarks; rr.p.m' Aiy hands a jiej in prai.kfort. on the 17th Deceit

the manufacturer, so long ns the domes- candid statement ot my termer, present,' ,er ns( ,y crrlain individuals who

lie competition is icit tree to combat I ill,d inienuen lutme coaise, on the prcany disposition to impose on the con-n-l sidential ouestion. I wish no man to be

Your Fellow Citizen.

OLIVER II. SMITH. Cennersville. February 12tli. Jb3I. To the Voters of the 11A Congressional District, Kentucky. Washixgtox Citv, Jn. 20, 1S31. Fellow Citizens: On this day, and not until to-dav, have I been favored

with a sight oi" the extra issued at the office of the Xcntucky Statesman, in Elizabethtowi and purporting to contain the proceedings of a meeting recently held at that place by the friends of the present Administration, for the

purpose of nominating delegates to meet

didate for Congress to succeed me.

This extra, or address, opens with a

right nntro' j" ' opcr'uVnn" an J direct j work w ill

.iriLiii.-. iii iuc manner luev r.iav 1 iu

mer. I would always give the industry i deceived in my sentiments on this juesof my own country the preference. jtion. I have notiungto conceal. Then 1 am happy to tee that the Cumber-let me say; that I have voted twice for land road is icwed in the proper light j Electors in this State. The tirst time I as standing upon the compacts; while ! voted for Mr. (May; and the last time this is the case, whatever objections j for Mr. A.lams. I supported the late

there may be to other works oi internal j administration not because I cpe ted , options; a few of which would, as far a improvement, we may hope to sec anr.M-j to derive any personal benefit from it, j rotates to "r.wr hc. have figured a

ii i jjji i ujji itn iuiu m i.mui.uM ii'iiioriaiu 1 oi-i'ei m.ui m '.'i;him"ii miii. .!: h". " j wcl 1 auvw hero c I he-c genilemci)

work, insuring us advancement to corn

pletion as rapidly

claim to bo great enemies to I'sr.or!,

and inclined to secure harmony and concert of action among the friends of the present Administration. &zc. It may be so: but their forwardness in sowing the seeds of discord, would teem to render

the matter a little doubtful. A list of names is attached to the Frankfort res-

think best calculated to promote the;

Thar Ihe press should be suffered to tand upon the watch-tower of tbo liber

ties of the people unbiased by the fear of

proscription or the hopes of reward. That the President of the United States should not be eligible to be elected a second time to that oftico. That members ofCongress chould be ineligible to receive any office within the gilt of the President. That the House of Representatives rhould in no event elect a President, but that offi-cr should be elected by a direct vote of the lYoplr. That the National Debt should he extinguished as fast as it is redeemable. That the will of the representative should be subservient to the instruction fl J? constituents viall o'losii,

pcihency. Tha' rotation in office, regardless of party, is not onlv in sdrict accordance with ihe republican principles of equality and n fair distribution of

.... amj uvjics nut necessary to

iiu.in. a iiomiiv uiscnarge ol dutv and a strict accountability.on the pnrt of the

vmeerj .i government. That candid

atci for ofiice should stand upon their

wwii men is ; ana not upon the popular., ty or unpopularity of others. These arc some of my sentiments. I ill however proceed to remark on some other lubjerts more at lare. 1 have no detire to conceal one sentiment of mv mind; a it must be obvious to all. that the people should be acquainted with the talents, qualifications, integrity, po-lif-r.il sentiments, private and public thitartei, of the candidates; to enable them to n t advisedly at the polls. It is in part to eive you thi1' inform :t inn. ct '

far ns I ant concerned, that this Circular is written. Then let me sav: th.i 1

consider the perpetuity cf this Ifnion of

me urstand last importance to the people of this great republic. With apopulation of thirteen millions of freemen, secured in the enjoyment of perfect religioua ond civil iiberty, and in the possession of a greater hare of hlejsin Jir.da larjrrr portion of happi,10sS tha,,' has cvtr before ftllen to the l.-tof manwe may ronfid titlv rely upon our own strength so lonkr as wc are. united

nuau.M.ui jiossmmc external violence. Ihitfrhonld internal corruption. ,rn.,r!

Sonal an.bition,M)w the cods of discord

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..,...-,lv .---- - - iiitilTl!fl' l, I hi i;i IILI 1111.11 advancement to corn-'you iu the general piospeiiiy of the ! however, as though the people of the a-- the nature of the ( country; bui 1 ecause I jaw. as a western I District were their slaves, or wore too o'. -Vo exertions on ! ni'tn. that the policy for rhh-:i I hail j iUOrai:t to judge lor themselves, sit as a i wanting if elected, i been far years Ihe advocto, an-i Inch I ! Coin.t f inquisition upon me, and very

j our inten t on tuai I

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led r tifubjecl. j lidieved to he ldenlihed wiio ;:e lasting;

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iicstfl, fovth-

.'itfeuv.e-1 I'"..-.--. 1 .t o t.i.: ,v ;s i.i, . , ', ,.

mciciai counic:tai.ce. and fTan'

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to finite i

burgh to Fort Wavnr. aniwarr.t

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....... ..untneu wan your confidence be-! same reason I voted fo- Mr. Clav ,t the fore,as being a work hich would great-! former election, and apect to Vote for benehtalargeI;o,tionof,he district, him at the .alls at il election rV '-i-11 be a candican, Ti,

V:::;Vr.:.V - M',UU 111 onlT tho;pmate nghh which cmnot be he

.-w.,j..v,iUI ui.tMnjr a uonationoi ia;id to

euanieus to construct this road; a d bill was reported fo the house maki

tnc requisite grant. Jh,t my time

piled before it wa readied

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inquisition upon

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r n ' i I tviiii (lenn-ninare to"

i i iii..iuiiiii v men is

It.,.

ve ry life and soul of "Internal Improv inents,v yet h"must be. snpportnl. Strange

inconsistency marvellous apostacy in

deed! 1, fellow citizens, have abandoned not one inch of ground under this administration, which I occupied under the last. 1 have changed my opinion in relation to no solitary principle, which I then advocated. 1 thensaid,thatho nrm should twice till the Presidential chair: I say so , still. 1 then opposed extravagance, and have continued to do so, up to this moment. I was then friendly to th. Amer

ican System; and have continue!.' so uniformly, as all my votes will prove. I was then in favor of Internal Improvements, and have, advocated the system with untiri.ng zeal, both in a" y v j . f Congress. 1 was then in favor1 t-f supporting every administration, so far as it went right, and of opposing it, when it went wrong. This I have donf ; .nd this will I continue to do. 1 have never endeavored to conceal any thing from the people, whose representative I am: but, as they well know.

I have spent toilsome days andsiccj less nights in giving them information concerning public matters. And yet, I ;;n to bo called an ''Apostate repn ei; tive,v because I will not prove traitor to my pledges, and submit to be used a3 the tool of a party. Sooner let me die in obscurity, and my name be fwretten

than thus degrade myself. 1 am determined to know r Tj:'riy but the people; and I pledge if 'o expose a..y President, or administration, however formidable, when I see the liberty, prosperity, peace and happiness of my country at stake. These gentlemen who were so civil in their Frankfort allusions to me, point out no vote of nine during four years service, to which they except not one. Put lam an "Ar.o.--

tatc. licpresr illative"1 And why? For no other reason under heaven than thai I have said I would vole for Mr. Clay!!! I ask every republican if I have not a right to vote for whom I please, being free, ; I would have other men! Surely I have. As I shall soon publish a Circular, giving a general view of our national affairs. 1 may close this my pripHf ob-

T..W. .TOWN-SON

iheird distinctly at this place, and as -jr VINO a l.ir;c rvi,ir.o(iicu W f Rf-

"Aposla-o Kepre.-oidjtivc' 1

not suppress an involuntary smile when I rend this, and renected how greatly ihis lia'o caucus was mistaken, "in supposing that they could thus deceive an

intelligent people. Instead of meriting

H.tHisii ii, tun couni succeei

a cl.v.nation

1 U. ! 0 'T1'0'1 x liic-Ii is thus, (though un-

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ia mv rW;r... 1...... i'k-u ior; atiempieu to be lieapcd m

IHU .aOllie. 111! CO'; ll,'"i , ; v. .... i..., am vinisciousni-ss

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J meir gu.ird; and juth'. themselves to be misguided by who gratuitously nppjy toother thets which belong to ihcmsthrs. . ly ask of these gentlemen to ket

until I return home. :m )

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on tl

my v o;e a

en re- .i . . ...

IIi.'it I triont i-m-i- . rrii

voir rerrenfntJv., : . " eeisj. inc

in. ii, i iiiieaii oi Ofm'r h r ..

llCrS Ol lie !'.; 1C .J,., Ia.I I ' Ii , . .. V'v""-" nrtdnln l,.,.,.,(.,i:... ),!

' ...vi-ilii j si i i,.i i , n fill.' ilii,.ili. i ,.j ii 'u.'inu. jn n :i:nuii m i'. I. lev aromv-i , .,

disposedtore,;eti.issuluect:::,Ihv: 'ri;.,,!, "V." L, ,. " , OI i "Aposfate Constituents-' f .ni . it I "Sl 1 10 11

fair exitositionofthe lacl - in Cutu;ex;on : butgs exclusivclv (o'mv.dV. vl i J; h matter for one moment. They cer-! UlC 1

Willi 11,1 sha.'lioi.elora fiv.r.-.t.i., ......... n ; o. i. a:, . ,1 . . ' ;uii v knmv t hut t m l,v)f,pCnf n, "k.i.

rpi ,. ' . j-... ... ..sun, ., i" i'c . lsiiiHuv uimeruoou that J am ,uj.iuv When inc inuian question is iiiio m-IiI. ii !.;ip!--,,i.11V1.,i., I . , . .SOU partV WCTC .'IS fhlllioroiK nc vr.....r. .

which I am somkl nn,,,,;; u i u1 : ' ; :, u -,s fl ,n ravens "atrainst Mr. v,l" c S , 1 shail

: .. . ....n.ll.u.i;,l-iii., r,.u,c rmiliil III COintrv. nnorn. . . . wu nil; n.,.

ing 5cmuiwtveHSioa.voathe e' hv !.. c., . N . , ground that he w shed to b m.,.l. " " . Mt

lee on Indian AtTM,-c. T".... A i . . --',5,i" 'IW , ,.t..,i 1 on

. , , , , .i 1 L T'lI I ' i I i I f I i ! T l lee T v-,. 4- -.,1 : . I vvinv imeu 1 .11 f II II l.i'lvi

('; shew, that every hope of Kentuc

uesuueu io wither mw nr ... .

I winch has been adopted.

in conclusion. vnnfT,r

Eef, it be remember.,! .t

nines of gentlemen who

rankfort meeting be pr

a view of the w hole subject, as 1 now ; interest 'is most assuredly the samo-l8 lo5 enough, while they wished to

...... ... mvoi oi me colonization of that ; whether vr vote for General Jacl-son I 10 Mr' Adai,,s out: hut 1,ovv' rsooth nnfortunate people beyond the States ! Mr. CIav.or any o;her per.ui for nreJi Uvo,icrm arc ful1 when they wish andlcrntor.es. Hut I would oppose i dent. And shoUI be elected 1 pled-e ! l k??V General Jackson in. Thev all compulsory mean of procuring their myself to be governed bv the merits of ; SU'0(1 brazcn pilIars 'lS'nsl the for-

u"m;1, Ay "0ina "nymcasuns viola-j the question presented, whatever rrnv' tnri'nf nnilp...i .,. ,i '. . . - . ' '"""Hi ni.i)

Vn, 8 ,ncnu i Me lc v .ews of t!ie administration.

ii lie const, tutionaldy of the Rank of! will support or oppose the mea

nd disunion amongst Ihe people, until they shall in the frenzy of the moment cut the Gordian knot of this republicthen must we fill l,ke tin ancient republics; and like them fall lo rise no more. The internal Improvement of the country by ihe Gene ral Government, I believe not only to be authorized by the Constitution, but greatly brnrficial to

.1. - t t . i . . -:

uie unitcu ."states, an. iho

ofrenewing its charter, are Incoming fruitful subjects of political speculation.

. ..... .... uiTqioMuon io avoid a direct opinion on these questions. I believe that institution to be of immense value fo the Nation. Amongst other benefits resulting from th Ilank.it add

to the security of the revenue. It confines Ihe local banks in the issue of their

paper to their means of pajment. It furnishes to the farmer, mechanic, man-uHif-fnrrr. nn.l ..,..l . i- i . ,

, "m-iiaiu, augur, sate and uniform circulating medium; in a word it is the only paper currency upon which we can rely to answer the 'purposes of the precious metals in every part of the country. The lesson taught us by the local hank paper which appears ed, and vanished, a few years ago in this state, will long be remembered by all; and especially by ihosC, who deposited specie in the vaults of the insolvent banks; or were the holders of its

uepreciated notes. Eetanycandid man contrast the present uniform safe and

wholesome circulating medium with the trash to which I allude; and conviction must follow of the expediency of re-

chartering that valuable institution when its present charter shall expire. Nor does the Constitution in my opinion present any obsticle to that result. I would however restrict it so f .r as to prohibit from holding real estate except for banking purposes, longer than such real nroperty could be disposed of so as to fully indemnify the bank for the debts for which it was takeii. i

ures. not

the men, who may recommend or oppose them. If therefore there are .-ny of the Wkft.re f .lidz-f .-l. I i

v.. ,iic-uiv.v viuu nave resolved, to support, or oppose this administration and all its act right or wrong, they ought not to vote for me: for I never will consent lo pin the interest of

my constituents, my own sentiments, and mv oath of office, lo the sleev e of any administration. Nor wilrrtver oppose the interest of my coumry, or retard her prosperity, because the' man of my choice is not at the helm.

In conclusion, I assure you, that from my brief experience, I am'fully sensible of the responsibility of the station of a representative in congress. And on this occasion, I feel happy in knowing, that I was not an idle spectator of the business of the house during the two sessions which 1 represented you; and thatasuf-

ncient lime has clasped since I acted as your representative, to have enabled you to determine, whether I faithfully

represented your interest; and whether, judging of the future, by the past, you can again safely confide" to me, the im

portant trust ot representing you. With

mer administration, on account of its .-,?

leged extravagance; but now, wonderful to tell, they must support the present, though it has greatly increased that extravagance and that two, in wavs, and by means the most iti justifiable. " They were mostly, under the late adminisi ration, warm advocates for the tariff; and impressed upon the minds of the people an idea that General Jackson was its

Iriend also; but now, although the Southern policy evidently basks in the sun

shine of Executive smiles, is right,md must he supported. Tears could formerly flow from their eyes, when the case of old Mrs. Pailey, to whom Mr. Clay did not give the

printing of the Acts of Congress, was even mentioned; but now it seems rHit to them, to sweep from the list almost every individual, who dared to oppose General Jackson, however meritorious while many of their helpless wives and children are plunged into suffering and sorrow. They were unsparinp- in I

meir censure agamstthe lormer adminis

tration, for having procured no appro

... ivfi un, .M.nuui 1 1 ii est in

general, and Kentucky in particular. A

Western President,they told the people.

woitiu neminaiui oi the Western inter

ests; and in the event of General Jack-

.,,v in nit umai.li j;t; OI my public duties, whether professional, or legislative; and with my private and public character, the most of you are acquainted. Should I again be your hoiee vou mav rest assured that I will

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do all in my power,, to represent you faithfully, and to keep you advised from

time to time, ot the proceedings of Con grrsi; regardless of jour political icidi

rivers was to be improved as well as our roads: and inany other fine thinirs

were lo be done, under the head ofi

'helrenchmcht and Reform,' too fc-

dious to be mentioned. Put now after General Jackson has defeated every hope and just calculation of Kentucky, by rejectingthe very first measures which were adoplcd,for her benefit ;and though those measures were identified with tho

the llardinsburgh Conve

hould a candidate be

all; mark! if his name 1

the list of those wlv,

po.stateP.cpreehtaive.,' unh

to become Representative"' ... If so, object at least, in his Qu display of patriotism at Frankf.r be lully explained. I am so far fr District, that the mannutvering o viduals must escape me; but the . will understand that. I wish it u stood that I am again a candidate that I consider the people ofthe District unprepared to be convcntl off, or dictated to, by any caucus w. may be gotten up to "suit the purpos. individuals. I am, fellow citizens, yourobedient servant, THO. CHILTON

'iml rown, arrived nt Newport, Ml m wit't..e schoonrr MHow, Stoddard, !,,,. Tl-'i N . B. belonged to Hinghnm, and ,vr,s fr, a iTclcnrkshurgh, bound to l'ortnouth wfh HLS,0l,r T,,ct-Ptn and crew vrc takuioiT, but mch was the dangerous mate of tUe vessel, that not a single article of clothiror any other thing could bo brought vny". i he flames were spreading with Cri-htful rapidity when fallen in with by the William Pr.wn. llio decks were so hot that it was almost impossible to stand on thru., and thn r'min bolt, htsscdw the vessel rolled in the water. The crew had previously suffered much by the severe weather, and were fro?t bilten. It nai not known how tho fire originated. f.V. Y. Com.

JfUEFALO OUT nnv Dn...

ng which we have had for ten or l'K . ,1,,..

past, tho Captains and others belonging U tciffls, have taken sever..l boat rides on th land hy putting a nmall boat on a !eiKh, drawn by lour or six horses; in one of their ridcj they went to Black Kock. To return tho compliment, a fine birch canoe was put on a land, ,n sle.sh, and about fifteen in lull Indian costnmn

with paddles, bow, & c. came ur to Bun.!

yesterday morning. AVn nrU linn ili'a ." 4

have been the most novel expedition th.it n: ever saw. The appearance was truly na' and the whole well sustained. As the r moved through our street nt a bri.U i

kept stroke with their nad.llrn. K

music. Buffalo folks acknowledged beat

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