Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 20, Number 6, Vincennes, Knox County, 21 March 1829 — Page 3

THE WESTERN SUN

riNCE.YXHS, MAiieil 21, 1829

In this day's paper I have given President Jackson's Inaugural address, delivered on the 4th inst. To his fiends, it has I bcli ve given general satisfaction. Ilii opposcrs arc riot so well satisfied The Ch u Icstown editor in remarking upon it, says : "it is just Mich a piper as we wished to see : just such a paper as wc expected from the hands of Andrew Jackson, clear, concise and independi nt, at once statins; his views and intentions, and Icarlessly avowing ids principles." Satisfied tha it will receive, .s it so justly mcr'us, an attentive perusal by all, without furtkir comment I refer it to my read::.

in arms; tuc preservation of our forts, arsen

al and dockyards; and the introduction of progressive improvements in the discipline and science of both branches of our military service, arc so plainly prescribed by prudence, that I should be excused for omitting their mention, sooner than lor enlarging on their importance. But the bulwark of our defence is the national militia, which, in the present state of our intelligence and popula

tion, must render us invincible. As long as

the surrounding country, several miles in extent, presents in the Spring and Summer, scenes upon which the most sombre imagination must dwell with admiration and delight. The barrens are mostly poor and wci, clothed with scattering oak timber, and a tall coarse grass. They are generally situated upon the borders of the prairies, and afford a singular contrast of a cold and clayey soil, immediately adjoining a very fertile one. The timbered

land has a soil generally well adapted tocul-

our Government is administered for the good ! tivaticn.

ot the people, and is regulated by their will; The mill streams arc, the Wild Cat, the

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sticks has been received ; was it notcx-

:c)iivni')le otherwise, the lack of the writers

mine would preclude it from publication. Tor the information ot" IluMicus, as well as others, I would remark, that no essay can be admitted in the Sun, unless the name of the author is given to the Editor this rule can admit of oo exception. The Cabinet appointments, as announced l..t week, has been confirmed and the Natiuiril Journal d the 7ih instant says u We understand that Jamci A. Ifimiliony of New York, is charged temporarily with the duiics of Secretary of Sta'e." mmu i'v no I ow THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS. Drlivirvd by Gf.n AsimEir Jack so on he in? svjirn into nfjict'i as President of the United State? on the 'h r-.f March 1S9

lY.u.ow Citizkns. About to undertake the arduous duties that I have been appointed to perform, by the choi:e of a fiee people, I avail myself of this customary and so'emn occasion, to express the gratitude which this confidence inspires, and to acknowledge the accountability which mv situation enjoins. While the magnitude of their interests convinces me that no thanks can be adequate to the honour they have confetred, it admonish es me that the best return I can make, is the 7.eulnus dedication of my humble abilities to their service and their good. As the instrument of the Federal Constitution, iuwill devolve on me, for a stated period, to execute the laws of the U. States; to superintend their foreign and confederate relations; to manage their revenue; to co omand thei forces; and by communications to the legislature, to watch over and promote their interests generally. And the principles of action by winch I shall endeavour to accomplish this circle of duties it is now proper for me briefly to explain. In administering the laws of Congress, I shall keep steadily in view the limitations as well as the extent o! the executive power, trusting thereby to discharge the functions of my ofhee, without transcending its authority. With foreign nations it will be mv duty to preserve peace and cultivate friendship, on fair and honorable terms; and in the adjustment of any differences that may exist or arise, to exhibit the forbearance becoming a powerful nation, rather than the sensibility belonging to a gallant people.

In such measures as I may be called on

to pursue, in regard to the rights of the sc paratc states, I hope to be animatad by a pro

per respect for those sovereign members of

our Union; taking care not to confound thv

powers thev have reserved to themselves with

those they have granted to the confederacy The management of the public r evenue-

t hat searching operation in all governments

is among the most delicate and important

trusts in our s; audit will of course, dematu

no inconsiderable share of my official solicitude. Under every aspect in which it can

be considered, it would appear that advau

tage must result from the observance of strict

and faithful economy. This 1 shall aim at

the more anxiously, both because it will ia-

cilitate the extinguishment of the tiationa

debt the unnecessary duration of which is

incompatible with real independence and because it will counteract that tendency to public and private profligacy, which a pro

fuse expenditure of mouev by the

as long as it secures to us the rights of per

son and the liberties of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending, and so long as it is worth defending, a patriotic militia will cover it with an impenetrable sgis. Partial injuries and occasional mortifications we may be subjected to, but a million of armed freemen possessed of the means of war, can never be conquered by a foreign foe. To any just system, therefore, calculated to strengthen this natural safeguard of our country, I shall cheerfully lend all the aid in my power. It will be my sincere and constant desire,

to observe towards the Indian tribes within our Iimit3, a just and liberal policy; and to give that humane and considerate attention to their rights and their wants, which are consistent with the habits of our Government, and the feelings of our people. The recent demonstration of public sentiment inscribes, on the list of executive duties, in characters too legible to be overlooked, the task of reform; which will require, particularly, the correction of those abuses that have brought the patronage of the Fed

eral Government into conflict with the free

dom of elections, and the counteraction of

hose causes which have disturbed the right

tul course of appointment, and have placed,

or continued power in unfaithful or incompc

govern-

tent hands.

In the performance of a task thus gener

ally delineated. I shall endeavour to select

men whose diligence and talents will insure, in their respective stations, able and faithful

co-operation depending, for the advance

mcnt of the public service, more on the in

tcgrity and zeal of public officers, than on

their numbers.

a i m

A uimucncc, perhaps too just, in my own

qualifications, will teach me to look with re

verence to the examples of public virtue left by my illustr ious predecessors, and with

veneration to the lights that flow from the

mind that founded and the mind that reform ed our system. The same diffidence indu

ces me to hope for instruction and aid from

the co-ordinate branches of the Government, and for the indulgence and support of my fellow citizens generally. And a firm reliance on the goodness of that power whose providence mercifully protected our national infancy, and has since upheld our liberties in various vicissitudes, encourages me to olTer up my ardent supplications that he will continue to make our beloved countr y the object of his divine care and gracious benediction. mi r r r r:ft::y:-.rrril warash country The following valuable information was communicated to the editor by the Agent of the Town of Lafayette. At this time, when there is much ta'k about the Wabash country, this information will be acceptable and interesting to a great portion of our readers. Lafayette, the seat of justice for Tippe

canoe county, is situated nearly in the centre of the county, on the east bank of the Wabash Hiver, distant 60 mile N. W. from Indianapolis ; 4 miles below the junction of Eel river, with the Wabash, and 10 below the mouth of Tippecanoe; 30milcs East of the line dividing Indiana and Illinois, and 6 from the margin of the Grand Prairie. The site of the town is perhaps handsome as any on the Wabash, k affords a beautiful view of the Rier, 3 miles above the town, and 2 below. The bank is elevahd just enough to prevent the waier overflowing it, which renders access to the river extremely convenient. The ground as it recedes from the river in a gradual as

cent, for about three hundred yards, it then descends, and again swells into a handsome eminence on its Eastern end; which overlooks the town, and on which fancy may place the splendid habitation of future pride and luxury. Lafayette was established a county scat in

v ea, Burnet s creek, r.nd the Mill branch. Wild Cat is a considerable stream which me

anders through the county, from its N. Eas

tern corner, and empties itself into the Wa

bash, five miles above Lafayette.

The land boidering upon this stream is

principally timbered. The Wild Cat abounds in mill seats, and furnishes water enough at all seasons, to drive the largest machinery.

A saw mill is already erected upon it. The

Wea is a small, deep, and very rapid stream.

It Hows through a very fertile and beautiful

district of land, chiefly barrens and prairie,

and joins the Wabash four miles below Lafayette. On it may be enumerated four saw

mills, two grist mills, and one carding mai t i m i .

enme. i lie iMiii branch is a small stream

one mile from Lafayette, having water e

nough to turn a small mill erected upon it, and connected with a distillery. Burnet's

creek is a small branch on whose banks was

fought the celebrated battle of Tippecanoe.

It is but a feeble mill stream. The settlement of this county has been ex

trcmely rapid m its progress, even when compared with other portions of the Wabash

country, When the county was organized in

1826, 160 votes were given at the first clec

tion. The Lister in 1S2", numbered 262

polls; in 182S, 454 polls were returned. Western Times.

ment, is but too apt to engender. Powerful

s-.'ixiiiarics to the attainment of this desirable

i nd, are to be found m the regulations provi-j the spring of 1826. In November of the

c! d by the wisdom of Congress, for the spe- J same year it contained about ten cabins and c ilic appropriation of public money, and the j log houses, know numbers 9 hewn log

piompt accountability of public officers. houses, 29 cabins 30 frame, k 5 brick houses,

With regard to a proper selection of the

i-.ibjocts of impost, with a view to revenue,

it would seem to me that the spirit of cqur

5 stoics, 3 taverns, 1 grocery, 1 tanyard, 4 lawyers, 5 Physicians, 10 carpenters, 3 hat

ters, 4 blacksmiths, 2 coopers, I potter, 1

tv, caution and compromise in which the con-1 brickmakcr, 5 cabinet makers, 3 taylors, 4

dilution was formed, requires that the threat . shoemakers, I plasterer, 3 bricklayers, 2 rueresrs of agriculture, commerce and man-( wheel wrights and chair makers, 1 schoolnoctures, should be equally iavorcd; and that; master, 2 sehocl-mistresses and 1 silversmith. erhaps. the only exception to this rule, j The public buildings arc a Court house built d A consist in the peculiar encouragement j of logs, k a substantial log jail. It is proba

nd a-iy products of either ot them that may i ble that a bt lck Court house will be erected

' -.Mound essential to our national ir.dcpcn-j on the Public Square dm ing the approaching

! summer. A County Library consisting of

IntertMi improvement, and the diflusion one hundred and forty volumes, Historical

!:;iovv!cdge, so fat as they can be promo-j Philosophical and Miscellaneous, attests the

the constitutional ch cf the Federal I imnrovhur taste of the citizens.

Phe land in Tippecanoe county,

ivcrnment, are of high importance. Considering standing armies as dangerous tree Governments, in time of peace, 1

consists

of prairie barrens and heavily timbered land

The prairie may be estimated at cue half, the

ill not se k to enlarge our present estab- barrens one eight, and the remainder heavily kmcnt, or disregard that salutary lesson of timbered.

The prairies arc large, having a rich black & exceedingly productive soli. Their undu-

r di "n d experience which teaches that the

i unitary should be held subordinate to the svil power. The gradgal increase of our iw, whose flag has displayed, in different

limes. nir l tl! 'i m i ,2 PlliUi.i.illl...lilT- T - "" il;wmm'i iwnAiwM -!' .-W..f'-',i!" "WW-

lating surface which in many places tises in

hillocks, from which you have a prospect of

FROM THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE. Making the Tar ff question the dividing line of the two parties that are to exist under gen. Jackson's administration, will be br inging a curse on the countiy. For 20 years have the people been disputing about this policy, and they are furl her from coming to un agreement than they were at the beginning. It is

impossible for them ever to come to one opinion on this subject, till they see the true force o certain first principles, which have been too much disregarded by both parties in their former disputes. Geographical lines at this moment mark the divisions of the parlies. The eastern, middle, and western states ate for high duties, the southern and south western states are lor Iovj duties. In each of these divisons there aie individuals and interests opposed to the favo rite system of their part of the country; but the vote on the tariff of 1828, afforded the most convincing evidence of the sectional character of the dispuie On the final question in the house of representatives : All the members fiom the Southei n states,

(Virginia, North and South Carolines, and Georgia,) voted against the bill, except three members from Virginia, and three others fiom that state who were absent. All the members from the South Western states, (Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana) voted against the bill. All the members from the Western states, (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois & Missou

ri) voted or the bill, except Mr Bates of

Missouri, who voted against it, Mr. Cart-

ley of Ohio, absent from indisposition.

Ot the delegation of the Middle states, (Ma

rylandi Delaware, Pennsylvania, St N. York) 56 voted for the bill, and 11 against it. Seven

were absent on the final question, and there

was one vacancy from death. Of the 11 dis

sentients, five were from Maryland, and six

represented commercial districts in N. York.

The delegations of Pennsylvania, N. Jersey,

5c Delaware, whether absent or present, were

unanimously for the bill. Only one of the de

legates from Maryland voted for the bill but it is believed the three who were absent approved of the principle, and only objected to the details. Maryland, lying between Pennsylvania and Virginia, is naturally divided in opinion on every sectional question. The New England delegation stood 15 for the bill, 28 against it. They brought forw ard the measure, and then opposed its adoption, because it did not take exactly the form most conducive to their sectional interest. If further evidence was wanted of the selfishness that lies at the bottom of the business if further proof were required that the members of congress were for fice trade or opposed to it, accordingly at it might happen

to promote, m their view, the interests of

their particular districts ; this proof might be had in a review of proceedings, in arranging the details of the bill, and in a consideration

of the reasons that finally induced a number

of larijff members to vote against ic

Mr. Pcarce of Rhode Island had the hones

ty to confess that he was ciiosed to the bill, u because it did not promote the particular

interest of his particular state.

Mr. Bates of Missouri, would not vote for

the bill, because it did not impose a suffici

cntly high duty upon lead the staple of his

state.

Mr. Barny of Maryland, a high tarilTite,

would not vote for the bill cn account of the

increased duty on iron which he feared would

add to the expenditures of the Baltimore

Kail Road Company.

sylvanla all for v? biskey; "Ohio was for botn

wool and whiskey; and Kentucky was for

hemp. Different parts of-the same state had their different objects to carry. Thus

Philadelphia was for ci coui aging the oilcloth

manufactory, and Northampton county for an

additional duty on imported slates.

A member from South Carolina very fine

ly ridiculed this kind of national legislation

when he rose and proposed a duty ot a dollar a bottle on castor oil, and two dollars a pound on imported indigo, and, as a lure to Virginia, offered a bounty of three cents a pound on tobacco exported.

It will be impossible for General Jackson

and the members of his cabinet, to reconcile these jarring, sectional, local, and personal

interests, by taking a pari in the disputes.-

It each member of Congress considers it his

duty to promote the interests of his own par

ticular constituents, at the expense of that

of the nation generally, let each member of

Congress so continue to act. Wc hone the

President and his Cabinet will have nothing

to do with such disputes. We hope they

win strike out a new line at policy. We hope we shall have neither a high tariff man nor a low tariff man for Secretary of the Treasury. Wc hope wc shall have a Secretary of the Treasury who understands the doctrines of money and who will make it his principal object to reform our circulating medium, and place our commercial crclit on a firm basis. The National Gazette of the 2 1st of February, says It is whispered that general Jackson has given to some of the delegates from clubs, a reply akin in spirit to that which he gave to Mr. Buchanan. He refused in the latter instance to listen to the idea of a bargain before hand ; he is said to reject now, that of a condition subsequent." In vain have the boldest of his original parti

sans intimated to him that when they exerted themselves in his behalf, they fully expected

a quia pro quo an unlimited preference when the patronage of the office of President should be distributed. He acknowledges no arrangements, no understanding, express or implied : in accepting the highest Station, he has undertaken a sacred trust for the Natii i

una tai.

Great Fire at Demerara. By the brier In

dian Queen, just arrived, says the Eastport

sentinel oi me i4tn inst. at Indian Island, in 42 days from Demerara, we learn that that city has been destroyed by fire. We have not been able to obtain the particulars, but hear

that the fire lasted upwards of three davs, and

had extended about 3 miles. The loss is reported at 500,000 stg. It originated in an

extensive warehouse by some rum which a

man was pumping from a hhd. taking fire from a candle. Phil Gaz. Prom the New Orleans Mercantile Advertiser. A commercial house has politely favoured us with the following extract of a letter received per schr. Fame, dated. "Tampico, I6th Jan. 1829. "By to day's mail from the city of Mexico, accounts are more favorable. It is said that Mr. Pediaza has renounced the Presidency and Gurrero refused to accept it. President Victor ia, in his message strongly recon.meds a reduction on the duties, as they have found out the impolicy of the late Tariff Under existing circumstances, although goods are not abundant, we make very few salc3 ; our merchants being equally timid in investing their funds, as you will be in shipping to this country." We have also seen letters from the city of Mexico to the 29th December there had been no late disturbances.

llcadach. An English paper states, that

three or four lumps of citric acid, dissolved in cold water, is said to be an effectual cure

for a sick hcadach, arising from deficiency cf

acid in the stomach. Another Daner adds.

that if there be an excess of acid, a tea spoon full of finely powdered charcoal in half a tumbler of water, will perform a cure. This, (remarks the Philadelphia Aurora) we know

to be the lact from long experience. We ii - - - -

win also add, tnat we believe charcoal will

do all that medicine can do to correct any dyspeptic irregularities of the stomach. With exercise it will perform a certain cure, un

less the constitution be previously destroyed.

itniiirK aiso, inai mcmDcrs ox uie bar whq have whispering clients, would d'j well to recommend its use; for in our opinion, it is the most effective corrective known for offensive breath, whether frc-m the teeth or the stomach. The number of taxable inhabitants in the state of Pennsylvania, is upwards of two hun drcd and fifty thousand. A correspondent of the Christian Advocate mentions an extraordinary revival in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at Hillsborough, Ohio. Among a great number of those who publicly professed the christian faith, and united in society, were govr. Trim blef his lady, and two of their children. A bill disqualifying from office any person who fights a duel in that state, or elsewhere, has passed the legislature of Georgia

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