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aAii, renruary 21. point of view, is the great object of this Mr. Hendricks from the Select Com- j Government ; and that this object ought inittee on Roads and Canals, to whom not, on the present occasion, tobeabanvere referred a Resolution of the Sc- : doncd from considerations of a few secrate, and two Memorials cf the Gen- tions of land in a district of country in cral Asembly of the State of Indiana, j which but little of the public lands have

on tnesuoject oi a Canal communica

tion between the navigable waters of the Wabash and those of the Miami of

Lake Erie, made the following REPORT: That, in the opinion of the Committee a Canal to connect the Wabash river with the Miami of Lake Erie, is an object worthy the attention, and one which should employ a portion of the means, of the General Government. It is woithy of the attention of the Government, whether we consider the great extent of country to which it would afford facilities, & which it would open to an Eastern and Southern market, or its advantages in a military point of view, for the transportation of troops, military stores, and munitions of war. This Canal perfected, and the markets

of the Eastern cities of the Union are at once opened to the States of Indiana and Illinois; which, at present, have no means within their power, of approaching those markets with the heavy produce of the country. By the aid of tins Canal, the markets of Louisiana & Florida are made easy of acccess, to the not thwestern parts of the Ohio, and to the Territory of Michigan, which ate at present excluded from the Southern markets. It would be the point of union between the Ocean and the Lakes, from the South, 5c perfect a chain of inland navigation, from New York to New Orleans, through the great interior of the country. Of the various routes by which this Chain of inland navigation may be completed, this is believed to be the most easy of construction, and on the most direct line The portage at Fort Wayne, between the St Mary's and the waters of the Wabash, is less than seven miles, and, although no surveys has as yet been made, by which the elevation of the sum

mit level has been accurately ascertained, yet the fact is certain that, in wet seasons of the year, the Indians, and other inhabitants of the country, have frequently passed over the summit, in perogues and canoes. No sufficient data is within the power of the committee, by which they can state the nccccssay length of the Canal. That it must necessarily be continued to the Little Wabash, a distance of twenty-five miles, is the opin

ion of some, while others suppose the t supposed th- Canal, will p.

navigable point ot the Y abash proper to be selected for so important a work, will be found lower down, at or near the mouth of the Tippecanoe, a distance of about '00 miles. Whatever the distance may bo, it will follow, with slight deviations, the valley of the Wabash, will need, on the whole line, but little lockage. The Miami of Lake Erie is formed by the junction of the St. Mary's and St. Joseph's, about 3 miles below Fort Wayne. This stream admits oi good navigation a consider able portion of the year, and its value is best known to those who were engaged in military service on the Northwestern frontier during the war. The principal work being accomplished, lanial Canals would be more easily effected, arc! would be very much within the power and the means of the State. These over shott and easy portages, would connect the Wabash with the Western branch of White river, aid with other streams of the South ; with the tivers which empty into Lake Michigan, Sc with those which run Westwardly, into the Illinois and the Mississippi. The route of this Canal rs believed to be more di'cel for inland navigation through, the interior o! the country, than the routes through the State of Ohio, or that through Lakes lichigan and Huron. The mouth of the Ohio, on the South, and the outlet of Lake Erie, on the East, may be assumed as the points through which the inland trade of the country must necessarily pass, to the various ma? acts. Between these points, on the Northern route, through Lake Michigan and Huron, the distance has been estimated at sixteenhundrcd miles. The route by which the Wabash and the Miami of the Lake, is estimated at something less than one thousand miles ; more than 600 nearer than the Michigan route ; and it is said to be 150 less then either of the routes through the State of Ohio. An act of Congress aphorized the State of Indiana to survey and locate this route through the public lands ; but, the State being destitute of the means of constructing the Canal, w.ts now unwilling to incur the expenee of its location, and the 'act on this subject has remained a dead letter The state is still unable to proceed with the work, without the aid oi the General Government. The Committee believing that the im-

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yet been brought into market, and where very few settlements or improvements have yet commenced, to create a value for the public domain. Estimating this work, from its character and position, to be one of national importance, one in which several States are deeply interested, the Committee recommend, in favour of the State, a grant ol land of three sections in width, on each side of the Canal. This aid is net asked in a form which can be burthensome to the Treasury. The land in that quarter of thf country, though of comparatively little value without the contemplated Canal, would, in the pros pect of such improvement, become immensely valuable to' the Statc.and enable her to contplete the work. The Committee further believe, and arc strength-

encd in this belief; by facts of frequent occurrence in new countries, that this donation w ill operate in favour of the Treasury, and not to its injury ; for, a few seclions adjoining such grant, the Canal being located, will sell for more than both

the sections and the grant, without the prospect of the Canal. The importance of this Cana!, in a military point of view, must be obvious to all ; and it is believed that no person who has any recollection of the history of the late w ar, will ask for argument to prove this assertion. Of the millions expended in that war, how much is it reasonable to suppose was squandered for the want of such improvements for the want of good roads and Canals ? And in no part of the Union were difficulties of this kind more heavily felt, than on the Northwestern frontier. What facilities of communication between the military posts on an extensive border, would thn be afforded 1 By the aid of the Canal, in time of war, an army could be drawn from Upper Canada, and take position on the banks of the Mississippi or the Gulf of Mexico, in less than a British fleet could ordinarily sail from Quebec to New-Orleans. In the time of peace, f'r.s communication would afford to ruilli o! people' a choice of markets, between the East and South ; would c.n..bie them to

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arc yet subjeet (- Indian title ; but this will, in all probability, be rxtimguished during th.e present year. It is desirable that the location be speedily made. 1 his will be necessary, to designate the grant which may be appropriated. Its location will give, instantaneously, great value ' the adjacent country ; attract the attention of emigrants, and give impulse beyond the power of any other mcasn: c, to th settlement of the whole W'.tbash country. More than thicc fourths of the

j lands within the State of Indiana, vet be

long to the United States ; and this appropriation of a small portion ol the public lands, will but open a now avenue' to purchase? s of extensive regions. The torct'oirp- considerations have induccd ths Committee to report a bid. Cheaper Cheaper StilL CirlTltAETEI.L c.v market, between J if 2d srtEaTs HAS just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and. now for sale, an elegant assortment cf

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Comprising nearly every article needed by the Faimer, or the Meclianic. A GENERAL ASSOR I TTEXT OF HARDWARE cc CUTLERY ALSO QUEENS & GLASSWARE In very great variety. ' EADIES, Ilflfl'lS GENTLEMEN'S, (-"XiV" CHILDREN'S j olIUi!&. A verv complete assortment of GROCERIES. All cf which will be sold on the most accommodating terms, for cash 16-tf Yincenncs, June 1825.

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L Knox County, Indiana," met agreeably to the constitution, on the first Monday in April, but the Agents of the several Districts in the county, not making the necessary reports, by reason whcicof, the auxiliaiy branch was prevented from making the requisite annual report to the parent society, to remedy which, the bocicty adjeurned, to meet at the court house in Vincennes on the second Monday in June next, at 12 o'clock, n. m. By order, G. W. JOHNSTON, s a. n.s.K.c x. April 3, 1826. 9-9

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public that he is now prepaiing, fc.

will shortly publish an Improved Map of the State of Indiana. This map wilt contain the principal lakes, rivers, creeks, Inoian boundaries, Indian reservations, range and township lines, taken fioni the latest s.uiejs. also the county boundaries, as established by the legislature at 1 heir session of 1825 county scats, and all other principal towns c!atc roads, &c. also a part cf the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan territory.

This woik will be printed on coppe: plate, on nne medium paper. Pi ice fifty ccnts, colored. JOHN SCOTT. November, 1825. 52 Subscriptions received at this office.. Land for Sale. THE subscriber will sell on the most reasonable terms, the old Wcstfall Farm, Lot Jo. 48, in the Donation, containing 400 acres, 75 of which arc under fence, good orchard, brick dwelling house, he. &c This is considered one of he most valuable farms in Knox county, & is only 4$ miles from Vincennes. The terms of sale will be cash, or credit, or good merchantable produce delivered in Vincennes at the price given by the merchants the title is indisputable. SAMUEL JUDAH. January 17, 1926. 49-3m Printing neatly executed at this office.