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silence one or another of those
who arc not qualified to he instruments at. I do not unite aist him who can proscribe, said
3iacroim. Groschj. MISSOURI. To the honor of the youngest sister of these states, be it known, that imprisonment for debt is not permitted in the state of Missouri. The Richmond Enquirer complains that through the careless ness of an officer of that state in taking the census, it appears that in one county of Virginia, there are 537 ladies, and only 15 gentlemen of the same age
rnOM THE GEORGIAN. IMPRISONMENT
For Debt. . Mr Home Tooke declared that it operated as an illusory satisfaction to the injured, contributed to the ruia of innocence, as well as the triumph of guilt, and was beneficial to none but marshals cherifls, turnkeys, and attornies." GAMBLERS. The Western py states, that at a late sitting of the Grand 3ury of the City Court of Cincinnati, upwards of fourscore persons, embracing Lawyers, Sheriffs. Mer chants, Brokers, Bankers, Dan dies and Gentlemen, were indict cd for gambling, u contrary to the statute in such cases made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio." In the reign ot Edward the first, the price of a fair written Bible was 37 pounds. The hire of a
labourer was three halfpence per
day. the purchase of a copy would of course, have taken such a per
son the earning of 4,800 days, or 13 years 58 days, and excluding the Sundays, something more
than 15 years and three months constant labour would have been
required to compas the price.
Died, At Albany, on the 13th
ult Hon. Henry Janscn, delegate
to the Convention-from Ulster
County, who, when apparently in
perfect health, fell down in the
Capitol and expired instantly
He had the moment before purchased a ticket for admission to
Pealo-'ii celebrated picture of the
Court of Death, now exhibiting
in the Senate Chamber; and
while he was crossing the thresh
hold of the door leading to the i ..."
picture, ne was instantly summon
cd from the representation to the awful realitv. By the Chinese laws, one of the grounds on which a husband may divorce his wife is, her being too much given to talking. GENERAL JACKSON. jFrorn the Meridian, of Octchcr tJ. To Tit k Citizens or the Floridas. The tcmpoiary organization of the government of these provinces, according to the act of congress of the last session, and to the powers conferred on me by the president of the United States, I have the satisfaction to announce is now complete. If it possesses imperfections, or defects, the reflecting man will make due allowances, when he considers that its duration will be but short, and that it is the best that circumstances would permit, taking into view the difficulties I have had to encounter. Where the rule, or law, is certain, I have considered it my duty to follow it strictly, but where this lias not been the case, I have endeavored to make the best provisions in my power, believing that government of some kind, was absolutely necessary. It is my sincere hope that the subjtct will attract tl e ijrliest attention cf the congress of the
United States, and that the inhabitants of J charter, dignity and harmony of the
these provinces vrill be delivered from government I administer, and which, at the state of uncertainty and doubt, which I the same time, were the mildest the cir-
at this moment must necessarily prevail. I cumstancea would admit. I alluue to In tho organization of the present I the conduct of a number of the Spanish
temporary government and in it execu-1 officers remaining here after the ceson tion. I have keot steadily in view the se-1 without my permission, but which wamd
cuiing to the inhabitants of the Florida I certainly not have been withheld frCp
all the pnviliges and immunities guaran-1 them so long as they demean themselves teed to them by the treaty. This princi-1 respectfully to the existing authorities,
pal of these, is the protection of their I and refrained from any improper interpersons, property and religion, until they I ference with the measures of the gov-
shall be incorporated into the union, and I eminent. 1 his respect is due trom tor
become entitled to all the privileges and I eign officers in all countries their situaimmunities of citizens of the United I tion is materially different from that of o-
States. In performing this important I ther aliens, and their conduct ought
part ot my functions, 1 have endeavored I therefore to be more circumspect. In
to pursue the spirit of our political insti- the United States those are severely
tutions. I have made no discrimination I punished, who are guilty of writing in a of persons my house has been surround-1 libellous manner of proceedings in courts
ed by no guards, no one has been kept of justice For what tends to bring the at a distance by repulsive formalities, all judiciary into disrepute, shakes the public
have had free admittance, and tound a I confidence in that part ot the govern
ready ear, when tluy required my aid foi I ment, that is looked upon as the most
the protection of their rights. The A sacred depository of individual rights. merican government, at the same time Hence in both these points of view, vviththat it is the freest, is perhaps the strong- out noticing the singular conduct of the est in the world ; because the most weal- Spanish officers, acting as if they consid-
thy and most powerful in society, arc as I ered themselves a distinct and separate
weak m opposition to it, as the most hum-1 body an imherium in imherio they were
blc and obscure. It knows no distinction I guilty of great indiscretion and impro-
betwecn an ex-governor and a peasant. I priety, in publishing a most indecent li-
la the course of my short administration, I bel against the judicial proceedings of
one case ha6 unfortunately occurred, the highest tribunal in the Hondas.
which required the exertion ot that au-1 Had I consulted my personal ieejinfs,
thority which is no respector of persons. I having entertained a favorable opinion of
mat me necessity snouia nave exisieu i some oi them, anu enmity to none, y has occasioned me pain, and regret , and I should have been supposed to have suf-
cspecially as it has been misunderstood fered the act to sink into oblivon. But by some of the inhabitants of this coun- the dignity and honor of the goverment try, from a want of a sufficient acquaint- forbade that conduct so outrageous
ance with the tacts ot the case as wen should pass unnoticed 1 might appeal
as with the character and principles ot I to those very persons, and ask what
our government. It was my duty under I would be the consequence, if a band of
the treaty, exercising the government in I American officers should offer such an
the Floridas, to secure to the inhabitants insult to the government of a Spanish all the evidence of their right of pro- province ? Rut the inhabitants of the perty. The improper conduct of the Floridas may rest assured, that whatever
captain general ot Havana, in withhold-1 may be the impropriety or imprudence
ing documents or archives of this nature, I of some, it will have no effect upon my
trom an agent expressly sent to receive feeliiucs towards the rest the innocent
them, increased the necessity of vigilance on my part. It was made known to me by satisfactory evidence, thar there were
documents of this character in the hands
of an individual here, and that these doc-
will not be confounded with the guilty,
and all mil conlmuc to experience the
satn-j protection and respect for thei?
rights, which has heretofoie been extend
ed, provided they demean themselyes
umcnts were necessary to establish the I wiih that propriety which becomes every
right of property in this country. The
mt m m w
fact ascertained, my duty was clear, and
no alternative was lett me. That indi
vidual was ordered to surrender them, so
that in pursuance of the second article
of the treaty, and of my proclamation,
the inhabitants might be seemed m their
if . . 'I'M- - i 1 " T I .1
rigm. oi property. j. ne maiviuuai cnus
good citizen and subject; and should a ny of their, under the influence of mo
mentary pasMMi, or feeling; bdUafjsficd with the measures I have pursued,
on a return ot their sober judgment, I feci confident ttiey will be compelled to
approve.
Considerations
of a personal nature.
ordered to deliver them, instead of obev- and the situation of my family, requiring
ing as ne ought the commands ot the j my absence trom these provinces tor a government under which he was pro- short period, I make known that in the
tectcd, and which could know nosupcu- mean time, the government of EastFlor-
or, excepting the congress or pxesident ida is placed under the charge and direcof the United States, shifted them into tion of J. . D. Worthintrton. Esa.
the hands of the person who lately ad- secretary for the same aud that of West ministered the government of thispio- Florida under Col. George Walton, sec
vincc, and who had been authorized by j l clary thcicot. Lach of these gentle
the captain general of Cuba to sui render
the country agreeable to the stipulations
ot the treaty. This person, whether
from misapprehension, or from worse
motives, considered himself not respon
siblc for any act of his to the government
men are clothed with all the powers ap
pertaining to the govcrnori under the late government of Spain, and subject to such instructions as they may respectively icccivefiom the president of the
United States, through me. They arc
of the Floridas, and appeared entirely I charged faitl fully to protect and maintain
in-ensible to the impropriety of not hav
in made a delivery of these documents
of his own accord. Whatever diploma
tic privileges had ceased upon the sur
render of this country, and he was then
not known to me, or recognized as hav
ing any other rights than those of a common individual. It was not enough for him to consider himself a public agent of the king of Spain, and reside here for the purpose of transacting oflicial business with the agents of the U. States, but it was necessary that he should have made known the object and purpose of his stay ; had he done so, he would have been informed at once by me, that my own functions having ceased as commissioner, no one but the president of the United States had any power to give him permission to remain here as a diplomatic agent enjoying the privileges of a foreign minister. The natural consequen ens of his conduct are too well known, and need not be detailed. With the exception of this solitary instance, I feel the utmost confidence in saying, that nothing has occurred, notwithstanding the numerous cases in which I have been called upon to interpose my authority, either in a judicial or executiv e capacity, to occasion any thing like distrust, discontent, or want of confidence, and I cheerfully take this occasion to express my satisfaction with the peaceful, obedient and orderly conduct of all those whose allegiance has been transferred to the United States bv the cession of the country. It is true, the recent occurrence connected with the one referred to, has compelled me to take measures I conceived necessary forths
all the citizens and inhabitants of whatso
ever description in the said provinces, in the peaceful enjoyment of all their rights, privileges and immunities iecured to them under the late treaty with Spain, and under the constitution of the United States, so far as the same is ap. plicable. I have instrucjj&tjieni promptly to punish the vioiatorstof the law, and to require of all, that allegiance to the government, enjoined bv my pioclamatiom issued on taking possession of the country. ANDREW JACKSON. Governor of the Floridas, Ucy Stc. Pcnsacola, Oct. 0 1821.
GOODS
KEY.NOUJ.S & DONNE R a s AVI' ju-t teccived from PhiladclSOL 'i iltimorc a large and ge
neral asspj-imen? of ;
Auction Sale. ON MONDAY. TVZSOAY U WEDNESDAY, The 10A, 11A, & 2tti Dtcembcf next'. B BARCLAY WILSON, 110 PACKAGS Op
FRENCH, ( INDIA, and f DOMESTIC J
Compiising, an elegant and general assortment, selected expressly for this market, and consisting in part of tho idlowing, viz : Common, fine, and superfine Cloths, as sorted colors, do .do Cassimercs, do! Flannels, white, red and yellow, , Satinetts and Stockinetts. .r
Swansdown and Toilinet vestinj-
v alencia and Marseilles do
GOODS
Calico, Dimity, and Gingham, Canton crapes, Florentines,
Scnshavvs and Saisnets, 2 3, 3, and 3 point blankets, Rose and Dutheld do Irish Linens, Shawls, Cotton balll, Cambric, JLJook, and Jaconet MulWrV Bird Eye fc Damask silk handkerchiefs, Bandanna, Flag, & Madrass do Red and green Rocking Raize, Nuns Tread, suspender Buttons, Gilt and plated Coat, do do do vest do Woolen and cotton Hosier)', assorted British, steam Sc power loom Shirtings? Domestic do do do do Domestic Walthani sheetings, do white and brown sheetings and shirtings, do- chambiays, checks, do plaids, stripes, do Bed ticking, Sec Sie. .1LSO Tea trays, Ivory handle Knives U Forkl.
Coffee Urns, Mantle ornaments, Silk Fringe, plated Bread Baskets Sc Ca? ters of a very superior quality, WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF Hardware & Groceries. Louisville, November 21, 1321. THE subscriber has a large quantity of the best -WW A
u inter Apples,
Anu a quantity ot the l;rst quality oi Cider For sale at his farm, five miles East of Vinccnncs. DANIEL SMITH. December 3, 1821. 45-5 A few coppics of the CONSTITUTION of Indiana, for sale at the Sun ofticc. G. II. C. Sullivan, (ATTORNEY councelloh at uw) UILL practice in the first Judicial V V Circuit, of the state of Indiana and in the counties ol Crawford and Ed wards in the slate ol Illinois. He may always be found at his oihee in Vinccnnes unless when absent on pi ofessicnal business he has madi an agreement, for bu siness forwarded to him, in his absence, o be attended to. 5 j tf. JUIOJKV & KINNEY, WILL in future practice LAW in conjunction, in the counties of Davit Knox Sullivan, Vigo, Martin, Dubois and 1'ike and in the Sunrcmc
Court. One of them will at all vimcs be found in their oflirc at Washington, except during the session of courts. AH orders and COj'VFA'A.Wi,C will be minctuallv attended to.
Washingtcn .Ifiril 10, 1820. 2Gtf
70D0LLAKS nfcvrAiuj. ALKED away from the subscriV V kcr living in Logan county, 15
miles south of Husselville, on the 24th
inst. a negro boy by the name ex
Jason,
well adapted to the Winter and Sfiring seasons, which they will sell low for cash. W-6 Vincennes, Dec. I, 1821. r-
SUG.W KETTLES. &c
THE subscribers offer for sale, atTTfei
X
nineteen years of age, dark complexion down look, soft voice, five feet' two or three inches high, vrorc away a dark yam coat, Tnerhans Janes nale blutr
Noons, half yarn, the rest of his cloztliin-
not known, it is expected that he is rr.ai king for Canada, as he made an attempt two years ago, and was caught near Vlactnnes tho above reward shall be Rum
to any person that will take up said boy and confine him in jail so that I get him
0 Iron Store,
On MARKET STIIEKT, YIXOENNS, 15 tons Sugar Kettles, IS tons Bar Iron. And a general assortment of CASTIJ'GSy by whole sale and retail, at reduced prices. JAMES & Me.ARTHUR. November, fl2J.
afraiu.
v JAMES ALLEN.
'16-9:
1
April 25, 1321.
.ALLN up by Michael Cz-jaks, i
Washington township. Y.r.cx coun
ty, a brown mare, supposed to !.c fixe years old next spring, 14 hands hib. no brunds peiccivable, appraised tu gJ5 before ic, THOMAS Mc.CLUIlE, j.t k c.