Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 24, Vincennes, Knox County, 13 July 1822 — Page 3

V.YCE.VMiS, JULY 13, I 822. A' a mecimg ol a number of citizens of Knox county, at the house of gen. II. Johnson, in Yincennes,. on Saturday the 6'.h day of July, A. D. 1822, pursuant to a notification in the Western Sun, when Daniel Mc Clure, Esq. was called to the Chair, and Win. L. Withers, nominated Secretary to the meeting. The objects of the meeting appearing to be the laudable and beneficial one of taking into consideration the advisable, proper and necessary steps to effect the iiavigition of the Wabash and White liver whereupon, On motion of capt. Uuntin, and seconded Resolved that the meeting do now adjourn, to meet again at this place, on the second Saturday, being the loth day of August nxt, to take into consideration the above subject at which time and place the good citizens of the county are requested generally to attend Resolved further that a copy hereof be inserted in the next W. Sun I) Ntl Mc CLURE, Chmn. VT. L. WITHEU3, Secry. Camp Meetings. A camp meeting will be held in the neighborhood of Washington, in Davies county on the 2d, 3d, and 4th days of August next. Also, on Mr Harrison's farm near Carlisle, in Sullivan county, on the 6th, 7th, Sc 8th of September next. KNOX CIRCUIT COURT, June Term, A. D. 1822. T'ie Stite of Indiana, vs. The President, Directors, & Co. of the Rank of Vmceimes the State Rank of Indiana. This is a writ of Quo Warranto, brought in beh df of the state, to inquire into the conduct of the corporate body. Upon many seruvis charges exhibited against them, the jury have'foimd a verdict of guilty. On this verdict, a motion has been made in arrest of judgment. The principal ground on which the defendants rely in support of this motion, is th following clause of the sixth section of thei; charter of incorporation " That the aforeSaid corporation shall not be dissolved previous to the expiration of their charter, until all their debts, contracts, bills of exchange,

and undertakings in their corporate capacity, sh ill be finally and faithfully settled." 'They further claim, that their charter has become a part of the constitutional' th state, and wholly beyond the Legislative or Judicial reach. They claim it Cinder the following, Vrticlc 10, of our constitution, which says, ' that the Bank at Viucennes, and the Farmers' St Mechanics Rank of Indiana, at M idis on, shall be considered as incorporated banks, according to the true intent and meaning of their charters." It is clear that by the laws of the land, cxchisieof the just mentioned clause of their charter of incorporation, that the defend -a its, having violated the conditions of their charter, anil the objects of the grant being defeated, a forfeiture of all its corporate privileges, must consequently have followed. Lot us then see how far they are entitled

to the protection claimed by the defendants.

v c-Miceive the true intent ana meaning or hat clause of their charter on which they rei , to be that the state, claimed and reserved, as a right to hold the corporation undis-

fcoWec'. by awy I gal act of its members, until the expiration of its charter, unless in the mem time, previ vis to such expiration, the cei porat ion should fairly and finally settle

and adjust all its corporate contracts ami liabilities"; and in that event, although the time

of duration of the charter be unexpired, yet tho defendants might legally dissolve the

5 mc.

In a preceding clause cf the charter, tit?

defendants (Directors) are made individual

1.- liable, in their natural capacitv, and out ol

tlK if private property for their conduct, it is a f.v.r presumption then, that the legislature supposed the members of the corporation

Vmight, previous to the expiration of their

charter, v i-h it to be dissolved, by surrender-

t l5g its charter, in order to avoid thce heavy

""responsibilities which it seems they might

have done without regard to time, whenever

tluv could fairly and finally adjust the cor

porate business. 1 his is not a privilege gran

ted to the corporation, but a right retained hv the state, that thev- shall not be dissolved

until thev ha c paid their debts, e:e. On this

viewot the suoiect, we concede no protec

tion from dissolution and forfeiture, can be

nhvrded the defendants.

f With regard to the bearing of the constiHtution. our construction of the law, i not in-

vivUtent with it. Rut all its principles of

justice and equal rights w ould no violated, m

the upholding ot an institution gum oi me

chargo found by the jury in this cause. The motion in arrest of jadgt. oer ruled COMMUNICATION.

The fourth dav of July, 1 8 22, was cel

ebrated near this place by a goodly num brr of citizens, at a plentiful dinner pre inued bv cant. I) Andiews, The com

tianv beilur sulTicientlv animated with the

recollections ol the day. no (n ation (as is

ottcn uscu, ami umreu sometimes need

bfn) was necessary o animate thermits of the company. F.vcry ciieumsu.mc itemed to evince the pleasing sensations

tvhich glowed in each bosoni) and each individual to hail with inexpressible joy, the return of that memorable and glorious day. Capt. II. Buntin, presided, assisted by II. Ruble,-Esq. After dinner the following toasts were drank. 1. The day we celebrate. 2 The thirteen original States may their eleven daughters ever imitate their virtues 3. Washington its virtuous and patriotic to recollect his services and merits.

4. Tfie revolution the security of

freedom and equality 5. The patriots of '76 may their virtues be ever as lively in our hearts, as they are bright in the archives of heaven 6 The American army as the Romans in their happiest day, they come they see they conquer. 7. Our wars as the Sun of heaven they vivify the whole earth with the principles of equal rights. 8. 7'he American Eagle may its bill

peck the crowns from the heads (if tyrants

U. its gold tipped wings disseminate the benefits of freedom to the whole universe

9. The Union may the man who loo

ses sight of our unity, 'at the same time

be denied all participation in the envia

ble benefit of an happy hereafter. 10. Our state may the public, good, and not party or individual views animate the breasts of our statesmen. 11. Charitable societies may their beneficial effects be as extensive as the rays oi the Sun.

12. American Farmers may neither

droughts, wet weather, nor insects, destroy their hopes. 13. American Mechanics may the implements of their trade grow bright by constant use, and their prospects brighten with thsir tools. COMMUNICATION. The 46th anniversary of our indepen

dence was celebrated by the Vincennes

Guards, commanded by capt. Willis Fel

lows, in a most becoming manner. At an

early hour of the day a salute was fired, and the company respited from duty for some hours. About 12 the parade was

again formed opposite the quarters of

maj. gen Homer Johnson, accompanied by an excellent band of mu-ic, and the

line of march taken to a beautiful lot,

shaded by a grove of oaks, near the bank of the river in Harrison's addition; There

the company halted, and it was soon dis

covered that the most bountiful arrange

mcnts were made by capt. bellows for

their accommodation. As soon as the in

vitcd guests arrived the company sat

down to a plentiful dinner, at which the utmost harmony ami decorum prevailed.

Indeed it would be doing injustice to the

citizen soldiers on parade that day, if the

meed of approbation were to be withheld

from them for their exemplary deport

mcnt during the whole celebration. The

harmony that prevailed whilst at table,

wherepersons attached to different parties

were present, Sc the strict military subor

dination that was observed whilst on duty,

deserve the applause of every citizen. Charles Dewey , Esq. was called to pre

side, and Col. Thos. IT. Blake, to assist,

After the cloth was removed, the follow-

ing toasts were drank, accompanied by

music and hung. 1. The day we celebrate. 2. The memorv of Washington.

3 Revolutionary heroes invincible 8c

admired on earth, sainted and blessed in

heaven.

4. The president of the United Stales l.- i . . .

we aiinure mm, may we not regret nis

successor.

5. The heads of departments wise,

just and energetic, the proper agents of

a hec government.

6. he navy and army their deeds are

a brilliant example to the patriot, their

fame will reach to the latest po&tcnty. 7. Aiiculturc, manufactures, and com merce.

8 The navigation cf the Wabash

mav that enlightened policy which can o

vercome all enemies to the improement

of our liver, soon predominate. 9 Indiana may l.er next rcprcscnta

tion appropriate a part of the three per

cent fund to the improvement of naviga

tion. 10 The press when conducted judi ciously a blessing, otherwise a curse

I 1 flic miiitia of the United States-

may cont;i e-s establish an uniformity of

organization and discipline.

i2 South Ann tic j mav her Bolivar

resemble our Washington, and her gov eminent resemble our own. I 3. I he lair oi Indiana

Ot" manner' swiet, as ntue alwavs wear,

W hen gav g.Mvl iMtuiv dreM her in smiles " VOLUXTEERS.

Ry Mr. Dewey- f.rttident. The Vincennes guards may their swords never

lark H,ti bards while their enemies have

My czl. Mike) vice Jrtt;d;nt. The

marquis De la Fayette volunteer in

Hie cauie ot American iibetty, a brave soldier, an accomplished statesman and

an inflexible republican.

Ry mat. geii if. J ohm on. Gen. Wm.

II. Harrison, late of the U. Stales army

his fidelity, patriotism and valor, have secured to him the affections of his coun

try.

By John Eiving, ("after a few remarks

to the company) Charles Dewey, Esq

now a candidate lor a seat m the comriess

of the United States may caiun.ny ne

ver prostrate tne patriotic citizen oi su

perior talents, and the able advocate of

internal improvement.

After this toast had been drunk in a

genial bumper, and the echo ot three

times three with which it had been fol

lowed had ceased to reverberate through

His slandcrtr in the Evarmillc p:pe. would tolerate nothing Mil a t ier .joicsccnce witn his ownwihe.; it jppv.t be will make the most infamous ai tl obnoxious insinuations witnou a tiilo of pi oof, and abuse those wbo uisi. gard them such a ntt r he hopi o c u d neer influence any itfl- cting citiz At' the same time that Mr. D niai c Mil h observations on an insiduous anonymous publication, destitute of uu l c tnuifully acknowledged that the hbctty ol .ir invest gation isnectssai) totiu jodieii us exercise of the elective rigi t. hei ter is supposed to assume the piovmc r of a judge wita respect to ti.e conn i.dti'g candidates; he should thtitf.ue uj ct with disdain all false ttstimon , and t i in his judgment upon coritct and Lcu .m

lnlormation 1 litis our glorious icpic-

in' "

the trees, Mr. Uewey rose, and as well' sem.al,vc government will apptoich p.r-

as can be recollected expressed himself ,ecuon' aml wisdom and vutue aequne in substance as follows. the offices of st-ite : thus omy uh vie

in substance as follows.

He said, that to be so honored on such

an occasion, called forth an expression of

gratitude, equalled only by the suinrizc

he felt at a notice so unexpected ; more

naiticularly as he had only a few minutes

before, disclaimed all wish to be so called

up, but lie hoped, notwithstanding, that

his menu, whoe zeal protlered the to. st, would participate of the hearty thanks he

now presented to all.

He said, that after returning his ac

knowledgments to the company he should

resume his seat, were it not for the com

obtain men to represent us who will ad

vocate our interests in despite ot puity or of faction : thus only can we liac internal improvements encouraged, dorm s tic mauufactuics established, and the i avigationof our rivcis in.pioted and extended. Mr D said he had already avowed his political principles to be republican : he again icptatrd it; and he should never, under any ciimn.-taiices, be forced by an abuse ol ci cmics i any cause whatever, to deviate horn that pure republicanism which looks soleiv to

the general good His principles he said

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immem uiu awusiuus mc iousi coniaincu. ' . , . .

i.i r i i i" i i 1 1 laj'c e oi ctcrv citizen and the peculiar situation in which he f1PVW,,rPhlnPi ;,, , ., l fll-

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stood at this moment before the people.

, . - -.-, - Whntn nnturni .. .. . ,

. , .. , . i ".'wow uiim v, i y , i; were, iron re r r I he supenour talent, attubuted to hun I ti ad J,mM wi( he would not arrogate , but, confident of hH r- , l0 (hetl Tfc f , ; the recti udc ol his view, and principle., . Rlted ,0 tlie m ia finvlCIlllntlllt ,.e he vould not try to appease the malice shouM a, u lmld . , , that had propagated tl rough an Evans- he would never abandon the jM , h is

r , reserved to the s atcs. 1 he one virtu. iV against Ins patriotism, by any paltry ex- savs, , bchok, your rulcrs k om. bxH J. ciises of wanting the requisites to serve the other saySf Ulhus fa, sha hi lollnw r.ltiznn?. n. hp wniiirl mppl i r...i 'ri . .

7 .. ami uuiunucr. mc repugnant tiitohis baSC accuser open y, and give the he ries of party, would distoit and deform to all such charges. He should never at- lhe limits and stipulations of both, and ho tempt, he said, to raise himself by depre- snoui( therefore, never become a pa ticiatmg the merit ol his competitor; at zan but when he believed he was advocathe same tunc, however, he should never tjnir llic causc of frccciom and ,f rj,rlt. by any counterfeit deference to any mans He then oncluded nearlj thus should opinion, desire to seduce a solitary vote. I be the choice of the people gentle o t n, III1 h:llp vPfl Iiiq nun nt'iilrnsinno ciifli e .t r

,,.v.,o.v,.. U1C miernai improvement oi tnecouiiMy, no good citizen could be ashamed of, and in particular, every mcagurc that can

, ...tut. ..v ,u,u ... Mia v-uuiuu ui DC devised to benefit our navigation, shall not. A freeman by birth, and a rcnubii. hP mrmr nf nriv .,n,i onmr.t .r.ritiwu

can by education and habit, he stood be- Before the day of election, many add.-' fnro his follow ritizmm uithmir havintr In t ri i i . i . r

- . v,v.v ...b uuuui laisenooos may ne pui into circu make apologies for errors past or deem- iation l0 -injurc mc . but i rciy on llie ing it proper to icsoit to mere professi- friendship of those who know me to see ons, or promucs, or party names. He the object of them, and on our wisdom

. .. r ' 1 ' 10 repel their mteiwled ellcct. Uej end simplicity of his and their republican upon it gentlemen, if I be elected, no wilcreed, rcling on his own upright inten- tu neglect of duty shall ever be justly

r.r -j ,..., am (nnaib u ui cnargedtome; and whatever ot mind or

.....v.,v. ..v. o .iv taienis 1 possess, snail oe laiiniuuy exerhe felt a conscious conviction that his u- rUrrl Jn vntlmr rVPrV mtu-i mm.

niform character & conduct would shield lated to fuither your interests and secure llltTl Itt tlir1 lictlltl'lllnn P... nil 1 P . . . . . ma

...... ... an umuuii- your rigiits. (Whin Mr. uewey resuded calumny. That he may have often mpd hu vrnt thn wlmln mmmnv o-.-iva

differed in opinion with wise and good unequivocal proofs of satisfaction at what men. liR had tin Hnnht nnrl hp linrl no l- I 1 . 'J

lie doubt that the same men on manv Hu mht. ir. VAW --Thp Irp-isbtnrc

questions would differ in opinion with of Indiana may no man destitute oi the

t.acu uiiiu. uui wnen oiuercnce ot opi- necessary qualifications to enact laws lor mon existed, he had always found it bet- the public good, be hereafter elected a ter to look to the nature of things, than member. ir, l, ..... ..-.-t.. .1 I 1 r . .

vyj uic wauiiug upioioos oi me interest- By col. John Myers. l Uc memory ot ed. Such differences in regard to public general Z. M. Pikemeasures ol mere expediency, cduld form Death made no conquest of this conqueror, no just ground why he should be abused, For non he lhes in fame, 'tho wtin life." defamed and denounced, and have as lit- Ry J R Martin The officers of the tie mercy shewn to his character, as was state of Indiana may patriotism v'ntuc shewn to the lives of the innocent Greeks and wisdom, be their bosom companion, at Constantinople. Ry IV. L Withers The memory cf When he first saw the indirect char- Bonaparte, the hero and statesman may ges preferred against him in the Evans- his fall leach kings a lesson, ville paper, he said he felt humbled for Ry S- S.ewart. Capt WillisFe lowe the malignity of human nature for he may his perseverance, industry zn ' cnhad no doubt, the accusing enemv min-ht ! ternrise. be rewarded by a coldi n 1 a vest.

possess some intelligent, j without intc- Ry E. L Coats . The immortal v ashfrlt V nrnfrs tn lm n i lirictiin Hill,.,.) ' in.nn ,-niv t l,f ft' MP IPT he. W 3! itin'T I Tt

O 7 I "v u ti..iiiii I11IV7UL. iKkjVUii tu.j v w . . - w 1, a particle of religion and say he is also sons of liberty to commemorate hisbiitk, a republican, although he will not permit! while steam casts a cloud o'er the Wt-

vnuat muu uppuse niu interested views to j oasn. be free. Tint l.umU'e feeling, Mr. D.l My J C. Reily. The Bank of Vissaid, had now el. t to detestation at ! cennes the State Bank of Indiana niay such ptelig cy .o-.o Lateness. He said she be permitted to die in peace, as she one chief end of . iii iy is to prevent and appears unwilling to accept the assistance

redress wrongs, and niotcet each other in

the enjoyment of all our riirhts The li.

berty of opinion which he claimed for!

himselt in regard to public measures as

a citizen, his republican principles would

not attempt to debar to any other. In

deed liberty ot opinion is a powciful safeguard to our republican institutions U

animates our faculties, St imigoiates our

urtucs- lhe ferocity of ambitious factions, or of brutal untmprox cd nature, on-

ly, can desire to shackle the mind, and

torce every body to become as they rhoosctobe. He had never, however.

belonged to any political faction; he had

never in regain 10 puouc ati.urs, taken any mans opinion upon trust ; he lud always, and always should, exercise his on ; and the constitution and laws of his country retted upon that foundation.-

of the bailiff.

Davis Floyd, Henry P. Thornton, and Jonathan Jennings, are announced a candidates for Congress, to fill 'he vacancy occasioned by the resign aion of the hon. Wm. Hendricks.

NEW GClODEo FRANCIS DICKSON, jr. HA u-t returned Irom Phi adtlphia wi:h a gcru'al assortineni of (iHOtT.'ir.S. LV ENS AUK, Wl ich he offers for sale very lo for Cash. 24 6t Vinccnnss, July 12, 1 8i?.