Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 18, Number 32, Vincennes, Knox County, 15 September 1827 — Page 2

bppo' ton to tli J rote r people, vi the vote of two States, Kentucky and Missouri, against the known and undoubted will of the people ot those States. I will say nothing of Ohio, for though General Jackson received a large majority of the votes of the people over Mr. Adams, yet it is not absolutely certain that lie could have received Ihe vote of a taajority if Mr. Clay had not been a candidate, though I confidently believe he would. From the statement of facts which I have thus briefly submitted, it is apparent that Mr Adams was elected against the known will of a majority of the people, and a majority ofthe States, and by the votes of Mr. Clay and other members, who knew they were voting against the will cf the people they represented. The question, therefore, naturally and unavoidably suggests itself to every mind. What motive could induce, anil what principle could justify Mr. Clay, in trampling upon the rights of the people, by violating their most sacred sovereign right a right, which, in the most comprehensive terms, he had acknowledged to exist in the p:oplc ; This naturally leads us to an examination of those circumstances which induce the belief that the coalition between Mr. Clay and Mr. Adams was founded upon a corrupt political bargain. Air. Glay has repeatedly asked, in his speeches before the people, with an air of confidence and triumph, which he well knows how to assume in the most desperate emergencies if he is to be condemned without evidence ? Will you not, says lie, accord to me the right which belongs to the humblest culprit, by the humanity ofthe law that of being presumed innocent till the contrary is proved I Now, it is obvious, that in this question, Air. Clay covertly assumes the absurd proposition that a man can only be condemned upon fiasUivc evidence, when it is known not only to every 'lawyer, but to every person in the slightest degree conversant with judicial proceedings, that, it is the practice of every day to condemn persons accused of the highest offences even of murder itself upon presumptive and circumstantial ev

idence. In assuming, therefore, that he cannot be condemned but by positive evidence, Air. Clay forcibly reminds me of a case of assault and battery which was once tried in my presence. The person who committed the outrage had said to his friend and companion upon meeting the person he intended to assault, li I would thank you to retire behind that pine tier, until I give that fellow a drubbing I am resolved to beat him, end I do not wish you to be a witness against me." Accordingly his friend retired, heard the blow given, and saw the bl ind and bruises after the atiair was over, let the perpetrator ol this outrage came into court as confident of acquital, because no person carj him inflict the blows, as Air. Clay appears be, because the terms of stipulation ol the coalition between him and Mr. Adams were not reduced to writing, and placed among the public record:!. Condemn him wiihout evidence ? Is it no evidence, that he voted in favor of the man to whom he had, for eight years, stood in the relation of a political enemy, and whom he had, during the whole period of the presidential canvass, before the people, opposed Upon political principle ? Is it no evidence that he voted against the man, whom he knew to be the choice the almost unanimous choice of the people of Kentucky, thus openly and fiagiantly, and treacherously iolating the fundamental right of the people, and the constitutional obligation, which, upon his own avowed principles, bound him to vote for General Jackson ? Is it no evidence that immediately after he made Air. Adams President, in opposition to every established principle of political Consistency, he had the audacity, in contempt of public opinion and common decency, to icccivc from the hands of the man he had thus elevated to power, the highest office in his gift r This fact, of itself, speaks volumes againt him. When we see two political enemies suddenly reconciled, the one receiving from the other the chief magistracy, and that other receiving in return the highest executive appointmentand all this in violation of the most sacred polit ical principles and in shameless contempt of the external forms of political morality, can we avoid drawing conclusions unfavorable to their political honesty ? It appears to me to be impossible. Hut the internal evidence does not stop here. The conduct of Mr. Clay for some weeks before he formed a coalition with Mr. Adams, is worthy of the most alien- j tive examinations. What then was his j deportment during the early part of the session of Congress in w hich Air. Adams was elected ? He came to Washington a member of the House of Kepicscntativcs that was to choose betw een General Jackfun and Mr. Adams. The characters and I

pretension 01 ihe two candidates were perfectly known to him. It was known that he and his friends held the balance of power in their hands, and by acting in concert could decide the election. This they had openly avowed in a publication during the canvass before the people, and every body at Washington looked to the movemcnts of Air. Clay as to what must be decisive as to the election. For more than a month alter his arrival in Washington, he shrouded himself in profound mystery. The course he would pursue was a subject of various speculation, but he kept the councils of Ids conscience" a secret from the public. He advised his fiicnds in Congress to hold themselves uncommitted, stating that when they did move, It was important that they should move rdtogcthcr, and with decisive eflect. And I kv.ovj that he prevailed upon some of the western members who had made up their minds to obey the will of their constituents, by voting for General Jackson, to vo:c for Mr Adams. Now, I ask you, as men of common observation, what construction can you place upon this conduct of Air. Clay ? What possible motive, consistent with honor or honesty, could have induced him to keep his own course a secret for so long a time, and prevail upon all the friends he could influence, to adopt the came course? Can the spbit of charity itself believe that he was all this time consulting that " faithful monitor, his conscience." Was he studying the character, and canvassing the qualification!? of the two rival candidates ? These he had long known. It is impossible to place any but one construction upon tills conduct. A man, situated as Air. Clay was, holding in his hands the balance of power, and holding himself and friends professedly uncommitted, tan be regarded in no other light than that of putting himself up to the'highest bidder. It is the same, in effect, as if he had inscribed on his forehead the words, which you often see on the doors of untenanted houses" To List" An honorable man, intending to act honestly, and disinterestedly, would not have permitted his opinion to icrnain doubtful for a moment under

such circumstances. 1 he simple laetol his holding the votes of five siates uncommitted, when it was known that upon him it very much depended to say how they would vote, furnishes saiisfaetoiv evidence that hi: was holding himself b-irL not to consult his rn:v( uncc," not to ccusult the qualif:r.i!ions if the candidatesbut to drive a political bargain. And the subsequent f. jtimtiion and circumstances cf the coalition, make the evidence irrehistible When I charge Mr Urv, -hen. with having formed an tmm incipicd co S hn with Air. Ad.-.m.:, founded upon a political bargain, I wish to be distinctly undrstor.d I w ill, tiietelore, stale analytically what constitutes, in my cpinion, a corrupt political bargain, if Mr. Chy voted again:;? General Jackson, knowi.ig'tluil the people of Kentucky picfcMcd him to Air. Adams, and knowing that he was bound by "the will of his constituents, whether express cr implied ;' and if his motive for voting in opposition to the will ofthe people, was to promote Ids own political advance mcnt, then was he guilty of a treacherous abandonment ol principle and of violating the lights of the people. And if tlfcre was any understanding, ''eMpies cr implied," between himself and Air. Adams that he was to receive the appointment of secretary of state, then was the coalition founded upon a corrupt political bargain. Now, it is almost impossible for any impartial man it seems to mc to entertain a doubt that Air. Clay had at least indirectlyassurances that he would be made secretary of state, and that he never would have voted for Air. Adams without such assurances. Such arc some of the prominent circumstances upon which I rest the charge of a corrupt coalition between Air. Adam and Air. Clav. f To be cwHtrurd To Saddlers. H J ANAWAY from the stibsci ibcr, on JOL Sunday the 1st day of April last, JOHN S. DAGGE 1', an indented apprentice to the saddling business. He is about 19 years and 6 months old. 5 frrt r, inches high, daik eyes, fair hair and com plexion; had on when he went away a new suit of light blue casinett cf a good quality, and new black fur hat. The boy left my employment without provocation. Saddlers, and all others, aic lerwjrncd from employing, or in any way harboring him, as 1 am determined to p-.it the law rigorously in force against him, and all those w ho may thus giv; him protection. I have been brought to this determination from his base ingratitude to myself and family. lie was taken when an orphan destitute of eery thing, & uniformly treated ay one of the family. . N. D GROVER. Madison, August 23, 1827 30-3t

SPLENDID AUCTION.

I FtllST F ALL SALE. BY MUIR ty OR MS BY, 0 ON MONO AT, TUEiD A Y, WfcDNESDAT, U THURSDAY, 1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th of October next, $And on the sights of the same days. . UPWARDS of 30U0 packages ot BRITISH, IXDIA, and DOMESTIC GOODS. INVOICES of which arc now at hand, comprising the most extensive and general assortment ever offered at auction in the western country, viz: Blue, black, brown, mixed Sc olive cloths and cassimctcs, Super Cassinets and Sattincts, Alarseillcs and fancy Vcstings, 6-4, 7-4, 8 4. J 4, 10-4, l 1-4, 12-4, 13-4, and 1 4-4 Rose Iilaukcts, 2, 3. 3$, 4, 4 point Ulankets, Red, white, and yellow Flannels, Salsbury aiulgic.cn Flannels, Rombazelts and Ratinctt 4 4, 5-4, and 6 4 green I5ah:cs, Tartan and Ciicassian Plaids, Worsted, cotton, lambs wool, and anglo Hose ai d half I lose, super new style Prints and Calicoes,, 4 4, 5-4, and 6 i camb'ic, jaconet, ler.o, book, mull mull, and fancy Muslins, Nankin Canton crapes r.nd crabs robes, assorted colors, black and white Italian crapes, Fancy Ribands, silk Shawsand Handkci chiefs, black, blue and cloth colored Italian hC.ving silks, Ladies' and gentlemen's black and white silk, beaver, kid and dor; skin Glocs, Flag, silk and bandanna Handkerchiefs, Fancy Silks, Sanshaws and Sarsnctr, cotton maddrass, Hag, bandanna, and Turkey red Handkerchiefs, Damask and Russia Diapers, gauze Handkerchiefs and crape Lbsc, Irish Linens and Sheetings, black and brown Hollands, gentlemen's plain, fig'd ; fancy cravats, super indigo plaids, stripes and dennims, 3-4, 7-0, 4 4 and 5-4 furniture and apron checks, and bed 'Pickings, 3 4, 4 1, 5 4, and S-4 brow n and bleached shirtings rnd shec.ings, 4 4, 5-4, and 6 4 domestic Diaper, cotton and worsted Suspcndeis. C"tlon Halls, assort d colors, spool Floss. Nuns Thread, Alarseillcs Quilts and Counterpanes, cotton and I men tape:-, super chin??. Shawls, 3- 4, ', and 5 lb. pins. Also a general assortment of ! Looking Glassis, Playing Cauls, Leghorn trad Mi aw hounds, Lsd'es', ge:!lcineni, misses, and childi zu Shoes, Aloioccn ihits, cow hides, S:c. Likewise a genet ;d asr.oi tmcnl of Hardware & Ctttlvrtf, consisting ol Knives and Forks,' pen, pocket, diik, butcher shoe Knives, Sheep Sheis, Chiosels, Gouges, & Plane Iror.s, Table, Parliament and Ihitt Hinges, Knub, closet, lill.cupboaid Sc chest Locks Fable and Tea Spoons ; Squares, Steelyards ; Commode Knobs, phted and tinned Hi idle hitts, pit, mill, crosscut and handsaw Files, (Jilt, coat and vest Buttons, plated, bn, bronze, Ik brass Candlesticks, Poiket Rooks; Crowley & Blister Steel, Roston and Pittbuigh cut Nails, Iron Teakettles ; w ire Sifters, Spades, Shov. Is, Mattocks Z Hoes, Hoop and Par It on; Waggon Boxes, Nails, Andirons 'cc. 2;c. Also 8-K), and UM Window G!as3, boxes Flint Tumblers, Flasks & TJottlcs. To which will be added, a large lot of Consisting of Teas, Loaf, Lump, and New-Orlcans Sugar, Alolasses, Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Cinnamon, Cloves. Nutmegs, Indigo, Spice, Madder; Nos. 1,2 St 3 Mackerel, Cod Fish, Herring, Rrandy, Rum, Gin, Wines, Tobacco, Sc. Sec. jJCpAIuirSr. Ormsby beg leave to assure the public that the assortment is such as is expressed above, thai the sale will be without reserve, and that m ,1;.. appointment need be apprehended, as a part of the goods arc receivttl, and the balance hourly expected 51 -St Louisville, Sept. 1827. SADDLERY 'or TR.VJi:. I WILL give in exchange lor the following articles oftradc, delivered in Vinccnncs by the first dav n ln ccmber next, to wit PORK, BEFF VHRA1 CORX, cr OATS, any kind of SADDLER Y. SAMUEL THORN. May 15, 1827. ,5tf

ENTERTAINMENT.

-THE subscriber has re sumed his former business, in the Jhouse sometime ago occupied by. r'rs.. Cunninirham, as a TAVERN on. Market street, in Vinccnncs. . Tie has built a new, large, and commodious stable ; and has put the buildings in complete repair. His stable will be constantly supplied with Oats, Corn, Foddcr, and .Timothy Hay, and attended by a good Ostler. His house shall at all times be furnished with such things for the comfort of Travellers, Sc others, as the country can afford. He .oie by his attention to business, to merit and receive a share cf public patronage. II. JOHNSON. January 3, 1827. 51-tf TO TllJlVRU.Rns THE subscriber has lately taken the fck Tavern Stand, 2 I . V 1.. , . - -;. 23 Ik UI,C" occupied oy Judge Hoirers, situated near th -r,i r,t. vuintl ol m ah JtET c wateii streets. His house and stable are well supplied, Sc he hopes by a stiict and careful attention to business, tomeiit, and also receive a share of public patronage. SOLOMON HATHBONE. Vinccnncs, Feb. 26, 1 827. 4-tf Two hundred doIhiTrfJ JJ UNA WAY fiom ihe subscribers", JL$j liwug in Nashville, Tcnn. on Saturday night the 28th July 1327 two likely Alulato Fellows, one named . WILLIAM, or BILLY, belonging to Alexander Porter ; about 2" years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high ofa yellow complexion, a well made fel low JiaQ llr nr. K -. I O. .v,.., uw.uu.iuuaiua oieam ooat ccmmandepby Aiidcrson Miller, from Louisvillc to Orleans, as a Cook and Bather.' He took with him a shot gun, and wo-e crape on his hat; hh clothing cannot be well descnbcd-.lhcy were pretty good.--IILLi formerly belonged to Mo-es Grant, near Lancaster, Ky. The other boy h a very bright mulatJED. and sometimes calls himself JAMES EDMOXbS, belonging to Charles Cooper. Ned 13 about 18 years of age, stou' made, active and quirk in his movements chctk bones prominent, hair not verv black, and inclines to cuil more than to kmk; and when .spoken to harshly stammors a little Among his clothing he has a mixed cloth coatee nearly new, with polished steel or white metal buttons- a bLck bombazett coatee and pantaloons much worn ; his shirts were either Irish linen or common country flax linen. Thev lelt the town of Nashville on Monday nigh t the 30th July .827. We have undcrsSod their intention was to descend the river some distance and then make their wav across the country to Indiana or Ohio J. 1 he above reward will be given for theiapprehension and secured in any iail so that we get them , or S100 for either of them 1 nomas Washington, Esq. of this place has also a mulatto boy named W1LUJ1M, whoabsconded on Tuesdav the 31st July the th, ce intended going toccther, andh 13 probable they may get in company. ch DKH Poiri erNashville, Aug 21, 1827. SO-am Collectors Notice rjPIIE taxable of Knox, taking into jL consideration the absolute neccss y 1 at Placed under, by, heir confidence to pay up every cent ofthe nacnce State and Count 1 Tax before the first Monday of December next, when, to labor in their service I shall take my seat as a Lcgislator lil make as early nav

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cced to extremities wiVh mtX citizens, would be extremely ffi and all can now judge of my dufv and7f my relative satuation. ' 01 JpMessrs. Reynolds & Bonner are authorized to receive, and receipt for aH taxes -a duplicate list is left wfth them and their receipt therefor is as good fo the same as mine. b u ,0t THOMAS McCLURE,C0.a-c August 20, 1827. 30-3 " Sale of Watches. . A LL Watches, that have been in the vL possession of . n. inirrLESEr for x month:, will, if not previously la! ken away, be sold for repairs, on Saturday, the 20th of October next 0 with a variety of other articles ' requests those indebted to him, tc vl immediate payment. CASH paid for old Geld & Silver . I NT WHITTELSEY. Vineennes,Aug. 9, 1827. 27-td