Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 22, Number 20, Vincennes, Knox County, 25 June 1831 — Page 1

BY EIxIH a STOUT.J VZT03N2SaS, SiLTURDiLY, JUNB 25, 1831. VOL. SSH. jMO 20.

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From the (Uobr JACKS O N MLCTING. In pursuance of -t call m.ide by upwards of three hundred citizens of Washington, friendly to the re-election of Gen. Andrew Jack?ont to the Presidency, und who wore in no way connected officially with the Govern uent, and of a public notice, a very nu

merous and highly respectable meeting ofi the citizens, assembled at the City Hall, on

Tucsd iy the 25tn inst. Th? meeting was called to order by Mr. I) n.iel I). Avden, w ho moved that Gen. John P. Vaa Ness should take the chaii, which

Vwa n' inhnously canied; and on -notion of V' Mr Michael Shanks, John A. M. D.incaasoii hms unanimously appointed Secretary, wh was assisted durinir the evening bv John H. iker. V,s. The chair having reminded the meeting

of the purpose, for which it was called, and

st.'ted it was ready to proceed to business'

Ah, h. I)."Ivrafit moved that a committee ot

sevci be appointed by the chairman to draft ''an l report resolutions expressive cf the senti'iients ot the meeting in relation to the re e,eeti( n of Andrew Jackson to the Pre siden,:y, which was carried. In the course cf a few moments the ('hair announced the appom:.ue-t of Messrs. E. DeKraft, D. i) Arden, Saumel Drury, Ambrose Lynch, C. J,. Coltiiiaa, Micnael Shanks and Hanson G ssaw ay. The committee having retired to perform the duties a.v igned to them, II. M. Mot-flit, E.s.j rose and addressed the mceiK.g. He was followed by Cornelius M'Lean, Jr. who, during their remarks, were frequently intcrrapred by the cheers of the meeting. The committee then entered and reported the following resolutions, which were read by their Cuairman: 1. Resolved, I 'hat the citizens of the Distr ict of Cohimoia, though not possessing the right to vot; at the Federal Elections, are acknowledged to have as deep an interest as any other citizens of the U States, in the preservation of the Union and in the representation and management of its concerns and as their petition affords them, pr.ibabiy, the lust opportunities for observing ami understanding the characters and conduct of those entrusted with the admin istr itieii of the General Govm; inent, it is thtir rigiu and their duty to use those opportunities for the information and benefit ct thtir feilow-citizons in the several states, as veil as for themselves. 2. Revolved, That, whilst we regret the agitation amongst us, at this time of the fxciti. g suhj'-et ot the next Presidential elect"n;.. we o nsider it due to ourselves, to our City, to the people of the United States, and to their Chief Magistrate, to correct and contradict , t he errors and misrepresentations coital ed a. id circulated in the proceedings orNi meeting of the professed friends of Mr. CI iv.rei entlv held m the City Hall, in this City, far as respects matters within the scope of our knowledge, our legitimate rights, duties and interests, as well as to express oar general opinion relative to that election. 3. Resolved, That we have attentively observed the proceedings of the present administration that, far from having "seen it

attempting to enforce amongst us a system of ivtiar.d ition or corruption, which pro scr.bes the industry cf the citizens of Washington, in all its branches, wherever ir.dividuals are known or suspect d to entertain objections to the present Chief Magistrate, and lavi-hie.g the public patronage without I any regard for the public interests, and disVuMmg all well regulaUd minds, bv numerous and notorious instances of mi-rule and incompetency, and thereby grieving the heart ( t evry patriot, jealous of the honor ff his country, and anxious for the permarence and preservation of its institutions," 3 was recklessly stated by the late meeting, Con-isting in part of those in default, removed, or ths niss, d from public office and employment, together with a portion cf rerpectahie ntizens, many cf the latter cf ay horn were deceived by the arts and deui-

sions el otp.ers, wno omv use mem lor metr own purposes; we have, on the contrary, with great satisfaction and approbation :ecn this administration pursuing ably and magnanimously its practical course, the true principles (four republican institutions, t outetaa d for, a- d wn l the bio al and aJor i oar p itrietic ancestors; and the ad.option of which w as designed and calculated to pt rpetu ite to themseUts and their postcrtitv the ble-sings cf liberty. That wo have st t.tj it exercise in the employment of its officers and agents, aud in the (fistnbu tioa i f its honors and fav ois, all the liberalit an I in kog'-nce, not otd ttiward.s it temper tie, Jli-.uu decided pj)o. rs, bat e en

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revilcrs, which are by any means consistent with a change cf administration, founded on those great principles of our government lately and heretofore solemnly recognized and consecrated by the American people, in their most important elections; and consistent with the detection and punishment of fraud, peculation and abuse of office That we have seen it vigilantly and fearlessly guarding and vindicating the public interest, honor and character, both at home and abroad, notwithstanding the opposition cf an unprincipled faction, whose leaders and movers consist mainly of those whose ejection from, and despair of office and favor, were required by that interest, honor and character, as well as by the great intercuts dear to every true and disinterested American patriot. 4. Resolved, That it is not a fact, as stated in the proceedings above referred to, that "the people of this citv have, in common with their fellow-citizens throughout the Union, participated in the just indignation excited by the general proscription which has, under every aggravation of remorseless cruelty, ejected faithful officers from their posts, and opened the door of official emolument and preferment to those alone w ho had earned, or promised to earn, admission by an unconditional adherence to party:" On the contrary, favors sr.d patronage have been continued and extended to thos? t. ho from a decided and avowed hostility to the principles and measures of the administration, or from personal merit, were certa; dy not entitled to a preference. 5. Resolved, That we regret that a part of cur fellow -citizens permit themselves to be deceived by the insidious professions and artful intrigues of a few individuals, inveterate party men, and their immediate adherents and tools, who flatter those citizens by embodying them under nominal and popular distinctions, in which they deceitfully pre tend to unite, and by other management, for the real, though covert, purposes of obtaining countenance and support for their own unworthv and fruitless efforts to revenge, reinstate, and aggrandize tnemselves, whil-.t they disregard the consequences to thase whom they dupe, our immediate community, and the country at large. 6. Resolved, That although the prospe rity of our city has been impeded by vanfalT' causes, for a series of years past, still it has been obvious and rapid, and especi illy within the last year or two, in private improvements, even without the inestimable advantages about to be realized from a most important w"rk of internal navigation; and this too, notwithstanding that the public appropriations 2c disbursements hav e recently been necessarily more limited, owing to the completion of most of the public buildings for the present accommodation of the tro vernment: and although we may possibly experience some temporary pecuniary in convenience or disappointment from a general sstem of economy, yet, as disinterested patriots, we cannot but congratulate our country upon the enforcement of that system, as a sure guarantee of a fair and salutary exercise of the power of controlling and commanding individual and private means for public purposes, and of the consequent national prosperity and wealth in which we shall assuredly enjoy an ample participation. And we can, moreover, congratulate ourselves on the probability of va luable results from the late recommendation to Cangress. by the executive, of great er attention to our concerns, both political and civ il. 7. Revolved, That the great and leading purpose of the institution of our General Government, was to combine individuals and communities among whom great diversities of opinion on certain prominent topics of public policy, and the most decided opposition of supposed interests prevail, into a consentaneous organ of the public will, relative to that policy, and those interests; not to subserve, but to prevent or counteract the partial purposes of faction and ambition, and to secure, by mutual concession, and a reciprocity of advantages, the more important objects ot our Union. And it is deeply to be regretted, that, regardless ofthose high ami sacred objects, in their sinister pursuits, the agitating spirits of the opposi

tion, addressing themselves to, and practis-J

mg upon, local prejudices and interests, ire continually disturbing the country with questions of a sectional character, whilst the great interests of tht whole nation are to be sarcificed or postponed to their factious projects and views. This reprehensible partisan course of conduct, however, furnishes a parental government an additional reason for kindlv cherishing each of the members of its political fraternity, whilst it exercises

its powers cautiously and wisely, according to the true spirit and provisions of the Constitution. 8. Resolved, That we view with gret satisfaction, the vast improvement of ohr foreign relations and of oar comn;erce;-tlte edv mcement of Internal Improvement; the rapid reduction of our National Debt; the abatement of an assumed and meretricious affection tor the protected natives of our forests; the moderating temper of some cf our stimulated brethren in certain sections cf t he country on questions more or less of a partial or local character; the extended diffusion of knowledge and information among the great mass of our People; in fme,he general prosperity of our beloved country, unexampled in the annals of the world. Ye

under all those interesting and imposihgl circumstances, it is lamentable and distressing to see an opposition in the writhings of its despair, striving to accumulate ana incorporate all the shattered and discordant

fragments of various interests and factions, , that the land was fair and the horizon clear,

every flo iting particle of political in .dignity. I that all their candidates for Governor, Lt. discontent, disappointment and hostility, j Governor, members of Congress and of the

from whatev er cause cither public or pri- j State Legisltture would be permitted to slip i vat', into one body, having no other com-! into cilice almost unobserved ai.d un'tues-

; nu-n pimcipie ot coneston or inotton tnan tiot.ea. i na: tney would again be able to

j that ct opposition to the force of public t M-inion Whirb in f lvm-cf j tri,. ' iMiri.fhr

and able public servant. 9. R'clvt d, That in our opinion, it is the dutv, as it will be the disposition, cf all

man whom they judge most entitled to, and best qualified for that high and responsible office. ! 10. Resolved, That among the most distinguished citizens of the United States, we consider Akdkkw Jackson as pre-eminent in his claims and qualifications for the Presidency. That whilst in his privats deportment our citizcn can daily witness an unostentatious and agreeable combination cf dignity and amenity, his whole life has been a series ot splendid services to his country; that bv his illustrious fame in the field and in the Cabinet, he has reflected imperishable glory on the American name, and essentiallv sustained and promoted the great cause of human liberty. That without imitating our opponents in descending to the most fulsome adulation of a champion to whem they look for a rallying of their distracted forces, and far a restoration of their prostrated and desperate fortunes, we can confidently and truly say, that on the experience, sagacity, firmness, integrity, and patriotism of our candidate, the best hopes of the country depend. 11. Resolved, That we will cordially cooperate, to the full extent of our opportunities, with our fellow-citizens in the several States, in promoting by all honorable means the election of Andrew Jackson to the Presidency for the succeeding term. A motion having been made to adopt the report, Mr. Samuel Robinson stated that h" wished to offer an amendment to the report, by adding two resolutions which were not intended to alter or vary the report so far as it went, and which he was sure would be acceptable to everv friend ot Gen. Jackson, present. The chairman said that the report might be acted on at once either as a whole, or on each resolution separately.

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amendment. Mr. Robinson repeated that his resolutions were not intended to alter or varv the report, so far as it went; but he wished to add to it. The Chairman then decided that the correct course, was to take the question on the motion for the adoption of the report; after which Mr. Robinson should have ample opportunity to introduce his resolutions. Some discussion took place as to the correctness of the decision of the CI air, in 'Which Mr. Robinson, Doctor Hagan, Mr. W. A. Davis, Gen. Green, Col. Aditon, Dr. Mayo, and others took a part; and some explanations and suggestions were made bv the Chairman. No appeal being taken from the decision cf the Ctiair; and the question on the motion for adopting the report being loudly called for from different quarters of the Hall, the question was put on the adoption of the rcpoit, and carried unanimously, and by acclamations. I he ('haii man then observed to Mr. Robinson that lie had no v an opportunity to offer his resolutions. Mr R. then rose and read two resolutions, substantially approbatory and coinmendary of the Hon. JOHN C. CALHOUN, and proposing that he be nominated or recommended for the Vice Presidency at the next election. The Secretary has not been able to obtain a copy of the resolutions ofif-redby Mr R It vvas then moved by several that the resolutions he indefinitely postponed, which

vvas carried. Oa motion of Mr. Morffit, the Chairman vvas directed to appoint a standing committee of 24 citizens, including himself and Secretary, who were requested to use all lion orable and proper means to promote the reelection of Gen Andrew Jackson to the Presidency; and were authorized to fall any vacancies that might occur in their body. On mo ion, it was Resolved, That all the republican papers throughout the U. States, friend! v to the reelection of the present Chief M igistrate, be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

On motion, it was

usually attends the golden hopes of prom-j ise. Lvery thing appeared auspicious; the j elections vverc drawing near, and no enemv showed his offensive countenance. Even ! cunning forgot its arts and pmdence itscau-' tion intrigue, still ready to act, et sluin-i bered in security and all because it was supposed the people were asleep; because ; the watchmen had deserted their posts, and ! because the officers of the State were, as i: ! seemed, already in the hands of those whoso long saddled and bridled the people of; Indiana. Put hold ! A reverse of fortune ; meets the astonished eyes of the Clay 'cad- j ers. The spirit of the people is seen rear- j ing an insurmountable barrier to the high, hopes of the ruling dvnastv. The democratic republicans have found an individual) vain enough to think, that even the Jackson

men cf Indiana may have the choice cf voting for a man cf their own principles, if thty prefer him to one who will use his official station to oppose those principles, and the men who advocate them. This is indeed viewed as presumption in any man, ev en to think that a Jackson man may be a

candidate for office in Indiana. The Indi-!

ana Journal of last week, tells the people that there were already three Clav candidates before the people, and argues from thence that it was wrong for a Jackson candidate to be presented. Will the Jackson men of Indiana be thus publicly insulted and disfranchised will the) tamely be spurned from all participation in the political affairs of the state. These sentiments have long been cherished by some of the leading Clay men of Indiana. Long have they acted up

on the principle that no Jackson man was fit j

for an othce, and that they alone had the right to enjoy public confidence. Some more indiscreet than others, have avowed that Jackson men had not enough o sense to unite their strength, and others, that they had no men qualified to hold offices. Let the people decide these points. Let them say this reproach is true or it is false. Let it be remembered that no administration can prosper when it is surrounded by men who are its enemies. That no President can carry his measures into effect without the consent and assistance of Congress; and that the functionaries cf every State, have it in their power to prosper or retard the operations of the general government to a certain extent Will the people take advice from their enemies, or will they listen to their friends and to reason? The Clay candidates for Governor tell the people that there is no principle involved in the dispute between the friends of Jackson and Clav, that it is a mere preference for men, and that thev are the men w ho will put down the question and restore harmony, if elected. Will Jackson n.en be thus again insulted, and be calmly told that they are dupes and fools, and that they have thus long been fighting a shadow? We think not. Who vvas it that contended for the purity of elections; for the expressed will cf the people; for the principles of the constitution; for the rights of the States, for the democratic principles of the Jeffersouian school, m opposition to those cf the first and second Adams. We say it was and is the Jackson party! And shall this party b; told ihey hold no principles? Will they forget such reproaches, cr will they shew their strength and silence such slander? From the Roanolc Advocate. We have received tor publication, the following correspondence between the citizens ol Bertie and the honorable J hn Ikanch; from which it will be seen that our distinguished lellow citit .n has con sented to become a candidate to represent this district in the next congress ol the United States. In taking this step,

we understand, governor Branch actsii

be requested to have 6000 copies of the proceedings printed in pamphlet form, and distributed throughout the country. On motion it vvas Resolved, That Messrs. Morffit and M'Lean be requested to furnish their speeches for publication. f They will be published hereafter. On motion it was Resolved unanimously. That the thanks of the meeting be given to the Chairman, Secretary and Committee who drafted and repovted the resolutions, for the able, efficient and impartial manner in which they discharged their respective duties. 1 lie meeting then acbourned. J. P. VAN NESS. Ch'm. John A. M. Dunca.vson', Sec a. The chair has, in compliance with the resolution offered by Mr. Morffit, appointed the following gentlemen to compose the committee, viz:

Doct. Alex'r. Davis, J. A. M. Durxanson,

John P. Van Ness, Edward Delvraffc, D. I) Arden, Dr. N. P. Causin, Win A. Davis, Alexander Kerr, Nicholas Callan, John H. Raker, Michael Shanks, J ones Owner, Jr. John Carothers, Hanson Gassawav,

Archibald Cheshire, John A. Donohoo, Samuel Drury, George Parker, Joshua Millard, N. W. Fales, Jonathan Phillips, Gregory lvanis, K. W. Clark. Samuel Stcttinius.

Resolved, That the standing committee conformity, not only with the wishes nt

the citizens of Bertie, but in compliance with other wiitten solicitations from ina ny parts of the district. WXXDJOR, MAY 10, 1831-

Dear Sir At a meeiinj; of a large!

number ot the citizens ot the county ol Bertie, which composes in part the congressional district to which you belong, we whose names are attached have been appointed a committee for the purpose of communicating their wishes that you would become a candidate to represent them in the next congress. The committee, in making this wish known, are pleased in bein able to state their opinion that great unanimity prevails throughout the district that this should be gratified. One of the gentlemen who has been before the people up to this time, joins us in requesting you to consent to be our representative. In conclusion, the committee would

beg that you accept their best wishes lor your prosperity. Wo request as early an answer as your convenience will permit. Very respectfully, Your obedient servants, JOSEPH D. WHITE, ALEX W MEBANE, GEO B. OUTLAW, TIU)iAS BOND, JOS B G. ROULHAC, BOB f C. WATSON, JOHN WA 1SON, JOHN V WAIM) EDWARD H ARDY, N A IH'L n FLETCHER. To the Hon John Huanch. EXFIFLD. MAY 17th, 1831. GentlemerjY ur communication of the 10 h inst in behalf ot a number o! the citizens of Bet tie county, convening their wishes that I should btcome a candidate to represent this district in the next congress of the United States, was

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patr.otieeinz. ti (t evr u dh ss a t ie ravn.gs ; to the administration et Gen J.trkson j ,ianuru ,,,c 1 SIcraf T evening. ai d th ; u:n i.tt:o!,s f f .ciioiA to sutmoi t. .ts These w ere et i emelv n'.rasant meditations. I his manifestation cf continued ron.

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From the Indiana Democrat. TUB PANIC. It is quite amusing to witness the panic and confusion which tfie late movements of the Jackson party have produced in th? ranks of the Clav bovs. Thev calculated

carry all the State elections, and i.gain proclaim that Indiana was for Clay .and give their m tjorities as the ev idence. ' That they would again be able to elect a Clay Senator and therein offer additional embarrassment

Awards its rancorcus ;u';u noisy eLcauei and i a candidate iov tht next pvciivicacy, the I and wei e indulged with ull the ten cur which i hdence and support, especially at this

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time, has deeply affected me, and I pray you gentlemen, to assure my fellow citizens ot Bertie county, that while I entertain a deep sense of my own unworthincss, yet under the ir fluerce ot the strongest tits which can bind man tolas telhw man, I feel incapable ot denying to them any services within my ability to render; and further, that were m public services ten times greater than I krovy them to be, the kindness of my fciiow citizet s would more than compensate rr.c for any peisonal sacrifices which they have cost me My official connexion with the present administration has been dissolved, under circumstances painful to me; yet rett assured that no considerations shall induce me to change my political course, or throw me into collision with ihc friends with whom I have hitherto most heartily co operated Accept, in return for your generous wishes tor my prosperity and happiness, assurances of profound respect and esteem, JOHN BRANCH To Jos. D. White, Au x. V. Mr banc, Geo. V Outlaw, Thomas IJ.md, Jos. B G R ulbacRobt C. WWon, John Watson, John E Ward, lidwatd Hardy, Nath'i W. Fletcher. From the. Baltimore RrpuhUcan. manufacturer's CONVENTION I bis assembly which has b; en i eceutly in session in New-York, adjourned on Saturday the I2th ult. afier a session of several days We cannot lesrn that any thing d finite in relation to the avowed object of their meeting was done, or that any measure for the modifhath n of the tariff, or for the better prevention of smuggling, were adopted Several reports were made, which were considered as merely preliminary to another conven tion, winch ig to be held at the same place in October next It w as determined to establish a newspaper in the city of New Yoik, to advance the objects of the meeib g. ar d to advocate its interests. The Nt v York Courier says near the close ol the sittings nearly five thousand dollais was subsciibed in a few minutes, together with a th.'iitand subscribers, lo begin with. Mr Scncuck of Ncw-Yoik is to have the management of the pjper This convention will, however, be sig nalizcd in the n.emories of ihe people by the ex'raoidinaiy language of a proposition made bv a ceitin Mr Hobb.wh&c adopted by the convention A moit daring avowal can scarcely be imagined, op one more calculated lo alarm theaj.pichensions of the people. Il is nothing more or less ihan an ;pen eff. it to construct out of a et rf capitalists, wielding immense if.fl'-;r ver brpe bodi s of pa. r r men, a nkw national goveknm nt avowedly ab t r a combination of wealth, to govern ihc legislation ol the whole counify riawe the dehbea'ions ot congress--' throw the national rorigrc ss n t the s. iCc," and have jpZf'-'ruore fir.tuieal ttjlutncc in the nation than ,ir congress hut!" It this be the cfl. ctand design ol the "American system." it is time for the ft iends of free institutions to combine against it, as a grasping selfish oligarchy, dangcious to the liberties ol iht people, and the existence of the governn.i o It is hih time, we repeat, tor the peotls o awake. Ol what such a combination is capable, we ma) foim a conjecture trom what they have done, in an in

stance now belore us. A little fact disclosed in a Massachusetts Jjaper which we ft. id copied in the Eastern Argus, directly avows on the part ol the corporate companies of a single town (Loweli.)in that state, that they actually controlled the entire legislation of ihe state, in rt iation to the all important article of taxation, and framed it according to their own pleasure. "The non resident proprietors have consentkd to have the machinery taxed in !i is town, rLowell--I say consented, for it -jjan in their fio&er to have prevented it. There were stocktioidei s enough in the house of representatives to have defeated the bill, at the last session of the legislature taxing the machinery in this town, and then ir must have gons by for another ten years, until tt e nxt valuation and in fact th Y Din rkf at the hill ivh ch vjus Jirr hr'.ughi irt; i d it aa? only by a ceMPitOMisE tzi h rem? 0 th' BOSlON MVMBXHS XSho OVSD stock in ihis (own that it raj Ji cy carrird ' Here is a beautiful and b essr d truit of the "system" The people, hcn ver, will scarcely sit quiet under the efforts now making to extend a systtm, which knows itselt desiious and pn es itself capable, of establishing priviledged class of men, controling tht le-

g'slature, disposing of the whole sys? m oi public ta::atf3i, and abletodisp- si of the whole public pioperty, at thtir owo convenience. LAWS AND LAWYERS. Ask ot poUiicuns'iht end lor which hwj wee originally dtsigntd, nd U ey vill answer, that tht laws w ere t!cs gne 1 as a protection lor ihe pooi and weak gain-t 'he oppression of the fich and p wcifu liu tUtely no putrnco icq be more ridiculoua; a niaa miht as