Wabash Herald, Volume 1, Number 36, Rockville, Parke County, 17 December 1831 — Page 3

-ir.d it is to be presumed, the most correct opposition of the law. and the most judicious application of abstract and eternal principle of risht to the rc fnancnfs of propel ty.;, "When we close this doer of reform we mut calculate upon lettering the further expansion cf ihc human mind, at1 upon giving a retrograde impulse to the concerns of men. What then arc the "hi lest" decisions as to the point in question It is well known that CniversaUsts do not believe in astute of fuiure punishment. Hence upon that numerous sect the religious obligation ot an oath, according to the old decisions, is as much lost as it can ho upon any other persons whatever. But it has been decided in the Supreme Court of New-York within a very few s cars past, that all that can he objected

to Univcrsallsts, passes to the score of credibility See Halts r, rsns. rwartwood, and The People versus Mattcson, Cowen's Reports, Vol. 2, page 4 it, 2 3. No objection can be taken by us to these decisions because the State of Indiana has recognized and adopted the Common Law so far as it is applicable to our situation and government, for New-York has done the same. The act appears by express provision ia her Constitution of 1777 and likewise in the amended Constitution of 18 ii. The unw ritten or common law of Engtard forms the base of the Mur.iciral Law of cJl the Stales Louisia na excepted: according to an act of 18:21, the Ucnnn or I i;t Law s the base of her Municipal r r-ah But again, it was not long sine;. iions. devided n the Supreme Court of hlas-achu-eelts, that even a Pisrirxim in a future state of existence goes alone to the cjriibilitu of the witness. Sec Hnncom vs. llunscem. Vol 15, Mass. Hep. page 1SL It wiil be observed tint this h case is dirccllv in point. We think that we have forlv sustained our posi tioa upon god authority. Bat we would take sliii broader grounds. We believe tha. there arc very few if any mJividnils in ChristenJom, let their declaration of or ? knee le what they may. who ought not to he competent, in that regard, as witnesses. The spirit of the Common ,Iaw, as wo take it, R ihrv. in any religious oMi nation, howeve. slight, is beI;e ed t induence t!e deponent, his tUuicny i- admissible, all doubts and other circnmiances passim to his credibility in the estimation of the Jury. Now wc contend that there is no man in the Christian world who can, in extremes, renounce the favor and invoke the vengeance of Heaven, without compunction. The history of Atheists, Infidels, and mankind the Wot 11 over, bears us out in tiiis position- It is a general impression and we have it confidently proclaimed, almost daily, from V.c pulpit and the press. Finally, qncre In this State of In Liana, it is understood, witnesses, jurors, and others, may swear or alarm at their option. There is no appeal to Heaven regarded in an affirmation. If these unbelievers iu a future stale may not j svear, why may they not affirm un-' dor ,Hhe pains and penalties of perju-' it!" . We have not space for detailing the expediency of what we are contending for. But that will readily ?uq;gest itIf to the reflecting mind when it is recollected that the Common Law says ti nt upon oa'.ii the testimony of Jews, T-iabometans, Gentoos, in fine, "every li aired and tong-ie,' may be committed. in conclusion, wc observe that if Judge-Johnston examines the revised t of the State, page -1 T, he will fi X) a c" of J. 1 : l . W , that when he excluded" the wits bfore him as he excludes "IndiMulattocs and Negroes,5 he was rly, in the wrong to say nothing Wt" lagrant and wanton insult which ;;Vrcd the witness "Indians Mul:cs and Negroes" are competent ;n, when prosecuted by the state 1 in eivd ca-es where they litigate in f;i- ir A Hons, But the Judge Mr. Bowla! I lower than the de-Eradr-d, d ur fortunate beings with whom he Is compared, and "excludes" frm in toto. in all cases whatsoever We cannot ivw denote the question of .:. rirchig unbelief: as a kind ot papal aWlutuni, for 'plenary .articipafcion. but remark that the whole of thai paragraph Wraya a looseness of thought, a spirit and want of dignity thai would become almost any individual sooner thin a dignitary clad in eruvne As to the r.uar.ing of the clause in the Constitution relative, to a "religion test,' wc think it is evident from th" context, as also from reports adopted Jv the last Legislature relative to t5;e Faculty ot the Indiana College .that the i lea conveyed, is, nothing m ire than that a man's creed shall never bo a legal obstacle in his way to office. In consequence of the haslo in which these ideas have been unavoidably thrown together, il ii possible that we foC- trm.U comomistnk' vi'i fart oj nx-

prcssion. But so far as we are informed, the deductions are fair, and constitute our candid sentiments. Hence we' think that Law nnd expediency call for the reversion of Judge Johnstones decision by the Supreme Court. Should the Court deem it obligatory to act otherwise, we sincerely hope that h statute by the Legislature will be made to Nullify that item of the old Common Law.

MR. STAPPS VALEDICTORY. Gentlemen of the Senate: It is with feelings of no ordinary kind, that t arise to take my leave of a body, willi which I have been associaI led in the transaction of public business for many ears. My connection with you ns a Senator and ns a presiding officer in your body, is about to be dissolved perhaps forever. And while you remain on the stage of political action, clothed with popular favor, and surrounded with public honors, it has fallen to my lot tj bid adieu to them all, and return to the walks of private life. The voice of freemen summoned me to the station I now occupy. That same voice has recently bid me retire from public service, and public honor. The one I obeyed with cheerfulness to the other I bow in humble acquiescence, and retire without a murmur. The ambitious aspirant is never satisfied with the decision of the people, unless that decision be in his own favour. But the patriot i6 proud to loam that there are men in Ins government boiler qualified than himself to servo his couulry. In discharging the duties assigned me by the Constitution, I have endeavored to be prompt and faithful. How far I have succeeded in the attempt, is not for me to say; it is left with you ' and the country to delern i ;e. That I h - ave erred in many instances, thera can be no doubt; but those errors were of the head and not of the heart. I know and confidently hope you believe. The liberal support and indulgent forbearance which you have nt all times extended to mc iu our deliberations, will be cherished as a testimony. of your friendly regard for one whose constant exertions have been to do justice, and to deserve the approbation of those with whom ho has had the pleasure to serve in this respectable body. And the untiring zeal with which you have discharged the duties of jour agency, is a sure guarantee that you will receive the approving voice ofyour constituents. Before I descend from this stand and lay down the robe of honor with which the people have clothed mc, may I be permitted to digress from the course usually pursued on occasions like the present, and express to you the anxious wish ol my heart, that in your deliberations in this house, that in your public character, in every station in life, and as independent citizens in this State, vou mav r.t all limjs be found acting together in promoting the public interest, by using your best exertions to allay excitements prematurely raised, &. in restoring peace and harmony to a distracted people. Let the fearless and independent patriotism of our country be called into action, that the spark of liberty- yet remaining with us may not expire. But that it may be watched, fed, and fanned into a flame, to light us through the dark mazes that now surround us, to that haven of safety which belongs to all republics the incorruptible will of freemen. The elective francl ise should be as free as air, and as puie as the purling stream that flows from a sweet fountain. Let it be your business to guard this inestimable, privilege, as the sustaining pillar and sure foundation on which rests the institutions of this our happy country. You, my friends, are the agents of the people, assembled here to transact their business, watch over their interest, and guard tha rights. In doing this, let your acts prove to the world, that you are for the country, and not exclusively for yourselves that you have no prejudice against those who honestly differ with you in opinion as to the qualifications of men to serve in our high places of honor and that no exclusive favoritism prevails in your body. Let not uncalled for opposition to the powers that be, find a resting place in your bosoms permit mutual monster proscription, to enter into this Senate Chamber bid party spirit lake sectional icalousv by. the hand, and lead it without these wallsbar your door against them all, and as brothers engaged in ihc same cause, with a de termination to act for your country, your whole country, and nothing but your country. . Press the enactment of such laws for the improvement of that country in her agricultural, me chanical, and commercial interest, ns will tend to the prosperity and happiness of her people. Ff!hx-Vfti:e:itvf ihc, fowlc : The.coniit,.ional term for which 1

was elected to preside oVef the deliberations of your body, is now at an end ; and I am about to commit the mantle of authority with which I have been invested to j abler hands, and to quit the busy scencsof public life, and return to the hosom of my family, and to the social circle of my friend. In doing this, permit me to assure you, that I should do injustice to myself and to you, were I to rclirc from public service without expressing to you the grateful feelings of my heart, tor the manner in which you have sustained me in the discharge of the arduous duties in the chair, and that you and each of you have my best wishes for your prosperity in this world, and a never ending happiness in the world to come. Senators, I bid you farewell.

NOTICE. fS Hereby given, that Administration of the Goods chattels, rights, moneys and effects, which were of Prosper A. r oot, late of Parke county, deceased; has this day beea granted to us: therefore, all persons having claims against said estate, arc requestto present them legally authenticated within twelve months from the date hereof and all indebted to make immediate payment. The estate is probably solvent. CLARINDA FOOT, & MOSES ROUBINS. Administratrix -V Administrator Nov. 25 1S31. 33-lt NOTICE. TWILL be sold on Saturday, the v. 2ilh day of December next; at the late residence of Prosper A. Foot, deceased; in Wabash township, aud county of Parke; the following property viz: household and kitchen furniture, horscs,catlle,corn and wheat, together with a Urge quantity of other property, not here cnunttratcd. A reasonable credit will be given. CLARINDA FOO"T, & MOSES BOBBINS, Administratrix Administrator. Nov. 23, 1831. 33-it VERMILLION COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA, ) VE1LMILLIO N COUNTY Probate Court Sepf. Term, 1831. James Grocnendykc, "l Petition to Administrator of the es- settle tatc ol Hiram ferrin I end estate deceased. f as ins'jlThc heirs fe crelilors vent. of said deceased. j JFTTfllE said Administtator having fdjl. ed his petition, praying for the settlement of said estate & insolvent. It is ordered that, unless the creditors of said estate notify the Administrator of the existence and extent of their respective claims by filing the same, or a statement thereof, in the ofiice of the Clerk of said Court, previous to a final distribution of the assets of the estate of said deceased such claims will be postponed in favor of the other cred itors and it is ordered that the pendency of this complaint be published in the Wabash Herald six weeks successively. (A copy) Attest STEPHEN B. GADDNER. Clerk Nov.Hth 1831. 31-tiwr. E ALED Proposals will bo rccci cd bvr the Board of Commission ers ot Vermillion county, Indiana; at their Session on the frrst Monday of January next tor tuinishtng lime and doing the Stone end Bri k work of the Court House, to be built at NewPort, the ensuing season; ALSO: for the Carpenter and Joiner work in the same bond and security will be reqaied of contractors. VM. COFFIN, I. CIIENOWETH, M. GOOlvINS, Commissioners. Newport, Not. 8,1831. STTnTOF INDIANA, ) VERMILLION COUNT Yj SS: I 'non vrn Court, November Term 1831. TTTNDER the suggestion of James MJ Harsha, Jr. Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Ogg, deceased; 'that the assets of the real and personal es tate of said decedent, arc yet insufii cient to pay the debts, outstanding, said estate. It is therefore ordered that the heirs of said estate be summoned to appear at the next term of this Court, and show cause, if any they have, why a further sale of the real es tate of said deceased, should not ne made to satisfy the. demands outstand ing as aforesaid. And it is further ordered, that notice of the pendency of this complaint be published in the Wa

bash Herald tor six weeks successively prior to the ncxi term of this Court. A copy Attest, STEPHEN B. GARDNER. Clerk of r. p c. Newport. Nov. M, IH3L 34-('t

FROM the subscriber, Iiv ing in Fountain county la. A SORREL MARE, 14 hands high, four years old next spring, ball faced, white on one side and under the belly, legs white, shod before, and some sad die marks perceivable. Any person knowing where said beast is, or capa ble of any information, of her, would confer a liror by communicating the same to me, through the Post Ofllce, mailed for Perrvsville, Indiana. EDWARD REYNOLDS. Nov. 30, 1831. 34-3t PATENT Washing ITIachine. The undersigned having purchased the Right of Parkers Improved Washing Machine, for the County of Parke, ucservc township excepted, will soon tic prepared to furnish ready made Machines on the shortest notice, of will sell rights for families or Townships, in payment for which he will receive most all kinds of country pro duce. 1 he universal applause which this new method of saving labor has received, precludes the necessity of recommendation. Clothes are cleansed without the smallest injury being done them by tearing or otherwise, and with unparalleled facility A specimen may be seen at any lime, by calling at my house, in Rockville. J. B. NAVLOR. Rockvillc, Oct 29, 1831. 20-Gm WILL be sold on the 2llh December next, at the late residence of John Vandyne, deceased, all the personal property belonging to his estate. A credit of nine months will be given on all Bums over three dollar. J. NESMITII, Adm'r. Nov. 2G, 1S3L 34-St STATE OF INDIANA,) cc PARKE COUNTY,! TAKEN UP BY WM. CO ATE, of Adams township, one Sorrel mare, 3 years old, a . small bell, with a buckle on the col lar, tied on with a leather string, with a star in the forehead, and white hairs mixed on the rump; appraised to $20 dollars by John Jones, and John Marshall, before mc the 15th of November Attest copy, M. NOEL, J. P. Nov. 21?, 1831. 33-3t OTICE. Y VIRTUE of an order from the Probate Court, at its No vember term, A. 1). 1831 I will expose to sale, on Saturday the 21th da) of December next, at the Courthouse door, in Rockville; the North East quarter of section thirty-three, in townj ships thirty-eight, North ot range one, west, in the State of Indiana; being the real estate of Susan Chevalle, lor mcrly Susan Isaacs, deceased. CHRISTMAS DAGENETT, Administrator Nov. 23d, 1S31. 33-4t LAW NOTICE. WILLIAM 1. BRYANT Continues to pract ice Law in the County of Parke, and the adjoining Counties his residence is in Rockville, where he will be f mid, except when absent on business. He will also act as Agent for non-residents. April 12th, 1S:U. ltf. DOCTOR JAMES WATERS. !Mi,JisrECTFCM.Y. informs his friends and the public in general, that he is authorized to sell Familjr Rights, and to give the necessary information how to prepare and use the different kinds of vegetable medicines, secured to Dr. Thomson, by letter patent. Price of a family Right,20 dollars. Rockville,OcU7th 1831 2S-Cm Notice. ALL Persons indebted to the firm of LEONARD & TULEY, or to the subscriber individually ; are here by notihed, that their unliquidated notes nnd accounts, will be placed on the first of January, m the hands of a magistrate for collection. , Cilice removed to the house west of Blackburn's shop. E. A. LEONARD. Rockvillc, Dec. 1, 1831. 34-tf Dissolution, 03"fTnHE co-partnership hereto OCT JLL fore existing between the subscribers, is this day dissolved by mu tual consent: the business will be con tinucd by CHARLES JONES, who is duly authorised to settle all accounts Chas. WILSON, Cuas. JONES. Monteznma, Nov, 31, 1S3L 35-3

1 Administi'MovV $nlc? Pr ksuakt to an order of the Probata Coorlof Vermillion County, Indiana I will expose to sale at public auctim

on the 31st of December next, at 1 o'clock, P.M. on the premises, in the town of Clinton, County aforesaid, the real estate of David 1). Patton, late of said County, deceased. Consisting of Lot No. 9, in block No. 4 and Lot No. 5, in block No. G in said Town, subject to the widow's dower. 1 The above described Lots are handsomely situated on Water Street, and one of them has on it (lot no. 9) a large and elegant framed building, suiUble for a store or dwelling house, the other a good hewed log house. The terms will be one half cash ; in hand, the other half payable in three months from the day of sale the pur chaser giving good security. JOHN rOllTHK, Adm. of David D. Patton d'ed. Clinton, Nov. 2Cth 1831. 35-4w SHAVE taken out letters of Administration on the estate of John Vnndjnc, late of Parke county, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate, are requested to present them legally authenticated for adjustment; and those indebted to make immediate payment. The estate is sup posed to be insolvent. J JN ESMITH,. Adntr Nov. 2Gth, 1831. 34-3t JOHN VJZLlsUims TB espectfi llt informs his friends and -M.il the public generally, that he has peiy mancntly located himseirin ROCKVILLE PARKE Co. h. Where he intonds carrying ou & CABINET SHOP. avino purchased a quantity of good Lumber, I expect to be able to fur nish the neatest and best quality of work, upon the shortest notice. (fc5"A ood journeyman, of moral and industrious habits would meet with constant employment and liberal wajes by applying immediately, ltockville, Nov. 1931. :X-7mo Motice. ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, are requested to call and settle their accounts by note or otherwise, on or before the first of Jannary next -as I am fully determined to have my books balanced. Red and Blue Deer Skins, Rags, Fur Skins, Tallow and Flax-Seed tviil be taken in payment. JOHN SUNDERLAND. Rockville, Nov. 21, 183 L 33-Gt HENRY SLAVENS, ATTORNEY AT 1AW, Rockville y Parke County, Indiana', Will attend with strictnoes and punctualit to all business entrusted to his caie, in ty and th'3 adjoining Counties. He will also attend to business for non-residents. His Ot'ice is on the South . side of the public Square. pnl VJtii, l:Jl. l't. ALL Persons indebted to us, either by note or book account, are re quested to settle them on or before the hrt day of February next, or we shall place them in the hands ot onicers lor collection, those failing to make payment had better come and confess judgment and save cost, as there will be longer indulgence given. DARROCH & MARSHALS , Dec. 1st, 1831. 31-tf TAKEN UP by Samuel Durce of Union Township, Parke County la. A GRAY MARE, Four years old, some Bay spots mixed with the white, 6haved with the gears, about 14 hands high, appraised to $25 by Samuel Harlan and Will am Aydelott, before me this 28th of Nov.1831 A true copy from my estray Book. J. McDONOLD, J. P. 3f-3 TAKEN up by Joseph Hillis, in Monroe township, Putnam co., Indiana, a sorrel mare colt, one year old next spring, with a snip on its nose, two hind hoofs white, no other marks appraised hy Robert N. Allen and Elisha Heayy to be worth $11 00 before me this 15th day ot November, 1831. THOS. HEADY, J. P. Nov. 2G, 1831. 33-3t EBlaiiBEs. BDeeil; FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICZ? JUSTICES' BLANKS For Sale thi OJk&