Western Times, Volume 3, Number 16, Richmond, Wayne County, 8 January 1831 — Page 2

M’Duffie, Coke, Sanford, Stephens, Hughes, Green, and Rencher. But little business was done during the remainder of the week,, *,, '£|lj|UK§] Monday, Dec. 13.—A large prt rftho merit. . . A resolution by Mr. Haynes, of Georgia, £2 *k duties on imported Sueur* wfts rejected by a veteof 99 against 83. v Tuesday, Dec. 14.—Forty-four petitions arid mefaorlals write presented this day. A memorial By Mr. Coulton, of Pa. praying the stoppage of the Mails on Sunday, was read, and created some debate.. Mr. Thompson introduced a resolution asking an appropriation of Public lands, to aid in constructing a road from Pittsburgh, jn a westerly direction to the Indiana line. Mr. Condict asked, by resolution, for aid to survey the Delaware, Raritan, and Passaic, with a view to the improvement of their navigation. Mr. Barringer introduced a resolution for the Committee of Ways and Means to report a bill reducing the duties on cotton, baging, coarse wdoilen goods, coarse wool and brown sugar, which was rejected by 144 against 66; a strong indication that the tariff will not be changed this session. CUMBERLAND ROAD IN INDIANA. Mr. Jennings submitted the following resolution, which was REJECTED, viz: Resolved, That the Committee on Roads and Canals be Mstructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating to the completing the Cumber and road, (not national road) io the limits of the State of Indiana. Wednesday, Dec. 15.—0n motion of Mr. Sutherland, the Light House bill, returned with the President’s veto, was ordered to be printed and placed among the documents, Ayes 108—Noes not counted. Mr. Sutherland, was elected ass genuine Jackson man, but proves true to measures ; he is from Philadelphia. -4—— " -•* Mr. Pettis introduced a resolution aiming to have the Cumberland maid continued to Jefferson city, Missouri. Thursday, Dec. 16.—Mr. Hemphill introduced a resolution, asking a statement of all the expenditures heretofore made, on works of Internal Improvement, with theamount on each; also, the estimated cost of works surveyed, or projected and partly surveyed. On motion of Mr. Sprigg, it was Resolved, That the Committee on Roads and Canals be instructed to* inquire into the expediency of making an appropriation for the complete repair of the Combe Hand road, and of adopting some effectual mode for its permanent preservation; and that they report by bill or otherwise. Nothing important during the remainder of the week, and Monday partly occupied by the case of Judge Peck, before the Senate. Tuesday, Dec. 21.—Petitions and resolutions were introduced. Mr. Dudley, of N.;C. introduced a resolution, asking the 'Coinmitteeon Commerce to inquire into the expediency of an appropriation to survey New River, in N. Carolina, with a view to improve its navigation. We cannot but observe, that our friends of the Carolines always shun the Committee on Internal Improvement. They think that as Commerce can be constitutionally regulated by Congress, the “Committee on Commerce” can, by a report, do away all constitutional scruples about spending money in clearing out their interior ditches, and mill streams! Would it not be well for our members to refer similar resolutions to the same committee? The odious and unconstitutional words “Internal Improvement,” would then lose their horrors. Our streams communicate with the Atlantic as well as theirs, and then why not call them “facilities to Commerce ,” as they theirs? INP. LEGISLATURE, A full detail of each day’s proceedings, would not only occupy a great portion of our paper, but be dull matter for our readers. We therefore condense into as small a v pace as possiblo, all that we consider interesting to them. In the House, on the 7th Dec. Mr. Holman introduced two potitions, one from the citizens of his district, praying a memorial to Congress, for a donat ion of land to aid in the construction of a Road from Lawrcncebuigh to the Southern bend of St. Joseph’s—referred to Messrs Holman, Pollock, Wallace of F. Hoover, Hankins, and Semans; the other, from the citizens of St. Joseph’s, praying a memorial to Congress foraLahd Office at the Southern bend of the river. Messrs Hoover, Hillis and McPheters, were appointed on unfinished business. ‘ ' On the Bth Dec. the Governor submitted to the Senate, the correspondence between him and the Sec. of War, on the Michigan Road Lands. Mr. Ewing offered a resolution aiming a revision of the Laws, Mr. Finley presented in the House, a petition from citizens of Wayne county, praying a memorial to Congrgfc&fer the- rcKef of Jolt Burk, a revolutionary soldier. Messrs Elliott and Worth were appointed a committee on Bundled Bills. Mr. Bussell moved a j For a pnemdrfel to Congress for aid to construct a rood fiom Indianapolis, by Rushville, to the Ohio line. On motion of .Mr.'Hoover, 900 copies of the Journals of the Hodse were ordered to be printed. Mr. Dumont moved a resolution, aiming at a revision of the Statute Laws of the state. On the 9th, Mr 1 . Findley moved a resolution, jhe object .of which was to allow additional

officers of Elections, in townshipsritjflg over a certain number of votes. Mr.’®liott introduced a resolution for the amendment 9 f the Seminary law, as that there shcskl be some person to receive a deed for the Sate of the building. Mr. Bfcover introduced a bill for the erwt|n of an Asylum m Wayne C °M Senate, Dec. 10, Mr. Lomaxmovedu resolution, to require such township I rustees as have not sold their School Lands, to report their proceeding to the boards doing county business. In the House, Mr. Finley reported a memorial fa the case of John Burk. Mr. Wright raoved.bresolution, intending to allow a majority of persons present to determine the sale of School Sections:. Mr. Hoover moved the reference of so much of the Governor’s Message as relates to Sunday Mails,to a Select Committee. Mr. Logan moved a resolution, a part which was to add an additional muster in each year. On motion of Mr. Crume, the additional muster was stricken out. Mr. Elliott moved a resolution for an amendment e to the Probate law, on the subject of notice to minors. Mr. Crume moved an inquiry, aiming at the commencement of a State House. Mr. Hoover moved a resolution, to transfer Probate business to the Circuit Courts—rejected. Mr. Holman moved for a committee to inquire the propriety of lay fag off-some new counties between Allen and Cass. In Senate, Dec. 13, Mr. Whitcomb moved a resolution, aiming to check the emigration of free Blacks to this State. In the House, Mr. Hoover offered a resolution to donate to the county of Marion the House erected for the Governor, for a Seminary—rejected. Mr. Hillis moved a resolution, to divide the 3 per cent fund equally among the counties. In Senate, Dec. 15, Mr. Claypoo! moved an appropriation of the 3 percent fund to bpild Bridges at Connersville and Brownsville. In the House, Mr. Herod moved a resolution for an enquiry into thp propriety of increasing the premium on Wolf’s fikalps; M|*. Finley mewed to add “or decreasing,” aiAT Mr. Hoover, to add, “to be paid out of the Connty treasury .” The memorial in the case of John Burk was passed. In Senate, Dec. 16.—-Mf.Lomax reported a| memorial for the cbntihuation of the Cumberland Road. On the 17th, Mr. Pennington moved an enquiry into the propriety of providing for; the admission of poor youngs men into the' State Seminary, at Bloomington, free of expense, [good.} In the House, Dec. 18, Mr. Hoover moved a resolution for an enquiry into the propriety of constructing a Rail way fa lieu of the Wabash arid Erie Canal, by the consent of Congress. In Senate, Dec. 22, Mr. Stevens introduced joint resolutions in favor of the Tariff and Internal Improvements. In the House, Mr. Hoqver moved to strike out 3000, as the number of polls far a State Senator, and add 2500; 2600 was agreed upon, and 1000 for a Representative. Dec. 23, Mr. Finley introduced a petition from the citizens of Richmond, concerning Fire Companies. Mr. Finloy also introduced the following resolution: * Resolved, That the judiciary commit* tee be instructed to inquire into the expedi ency of providing by law that the fioes assessed and collected by the justices of the peace for breaches of any of the penal laws of this state shall be paid over for the use of schools fa the several coogressional townships where the same may be assessed to the trustees of such township. Mr. Hoover moved for adoption the following resolution Rtsahed, That the committee of revision be directed to incorporate into the net relative to marriages a provision to prevent all itenerant and circuit preachers of the gospel from solemnizing the rites of matrimony. Mr. Hiliis moved to amend the reaolu. tiorrby striking oat “itenerant and circuit,” and inserting “travelling,” which motion prevailed. Mr. Dumont moved further to amend the resolution by adding thereto a proviso, that Circuit preachers shall not be tonsidered travelling preachers, which whs decided in the negative. i •Mr. Finley mutt have overlooked the Constitution of Indiana. Article 9, Seo. .3, reads thus—“And for the promotion of inch salutary end, the money which shall be paid asanpquivalent by persoos exempt from militia doty, except ia time* of war, shall bo exclusively, and in equal proportion, applied to the support of County Seminaries; and all fines assessed for any breach of the penal laws, shall be applied to said Seminaries, in the Counties wherein they shall he assessed.” EJTGIJrEER’S REPORT. To the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. Iu conformity to “an act to provide means for constructing that portion of the Wabash and Erie Canal, within the state of Indiana,” passed January 28th, 1830, the following reporfofthe estimated expense of constructing the summit or middle division of said Canal is respectfully submitted. Early in July last, the Board of Canal Commissioners of the state of Indian > j n conformity to their instructions, employed would be necessary to determine the final location of the middle division of the Wa, bash and Erie Canal? and to make such estimates of the cost of its construction, as, fa his opinion, would satisfactorily effect (fee object contemplated. The examimtions were commenced early in August, and were Erosccuted until the latter part of Septemer; during which time, so much of the main line as extends from the termination of the St. Joseph’s Feeder to the mouth of Little River, together witji the Feeder from the

located, en*jjg|LfaS togath#iVl!|sktance of 31 m ‘ lcs and 4® choins. Tlte examinations which have heretofore been made ©Cross the same summit, by the United S*cs’'Engineers, location ofthe line. The elevation ofthe Base lineofa Canal,crossing the summit, seemed to be determined by the height to which the watev rises in St. Mary’s river, sufficiently dlevatcd to be above the range of its heighest floods, wotlld cross the summit, without encountering any extraordinary depth of excavation. This preparatory stfep being determined-, it became necessary to ascertain at what point on the St. Joseph’s river, a feeder could be taken out to the best advantage, for supplying the summit level with water. After a close examination of tho river, for several miles above its confluence with the St. Mary’s, a point about six miles above Fort Wayne was selected, as being most suitable for its commencement. The immediate valley of the St. Joseph, particularly near its lower termination, is narrow, and high bluff bonks alternately project info the river from each side. One of these bluffs it will be necessary to enin the construction of the feeder, and mil qdd very considerably to its cost. —Tbp feeder commences immediately at the fewer termination of the second bluff, and at this place it will be necessary to construe t a dam across the St. Josephs river, four! :on feet in height, and two hundred and forty feet long, which together with a guard lock for the passage of boats from the river into the cabal, and also to guard the feeder against the operation of high water, will constitute considerable items of expense. The further extension ofthe feeder up the St. Joseph, would greatly add to its cost without materially diminishing the height of the dam Which it would be necessary to build, as the river above this place, has but little fall for many mllrifev JVithlfce exception of the first bluff, which is about three-fourths of a mile in extent, there are no obstacles presented in the construction of the feeder of ordinary occurreuc|| several culvertsjtnd a small aqueduct acrak Spy Run, are the only remaining mechanical structures upon the feeder line.

The main line of Canal, front thetermin- < ation of the St. Snseph’s Feeder, to the mouth of Little River, passes over ground i more than usually favorable for its construe- 1 tioa. The first five miles is located along ( the north western side of Mill creek Prairie, ) and immediately at the base of high open oak land, which rises to the right. This distance includes the crossing of Marais Du Perches, which is a low flat arm of Portage Prairie; but not sufficiently depressed to have its waters passed under the Canal* by means of Culverts, or to permit foe Canal to be passed over it by an aqueduct; but as it is necessary to provide a passage for a large quantity of water, which it is said to afford during the winter and spring floods, an extensive Waste Weir with guard gates at either end is contemplated as the best means for securing the safety of the work. The next 5 miles of the line, extending to the crossing of Rivierrc a Boit, passes mostly along the western side of Portage Prairie, and is similar in its character to the preceding part of the line. It may here be remarked, that wherever the line of canal is located along the edge of the different prairies, it frequently crosses wet and swampy ground, the towing path, through which, must necessarily be made of firm earth brought fromthe adjoining high land. Such additional expense is included in the estimates. Riverrer Boit. is by far the largest to be. encountered on the middle division pf the canal, and will require an aqueduct, having a clear space of 90 feet beneath it for the passage of its water; this lateral space is considerably larger than tks ordinary channel of the stream, but if rendered necessary, owing to the slight elevation of the Base line of Canal, above the ordinary surface of low water in the river, and is intended to compensate for the consequent depression of the water way. From this point to section No. 25, embracing about 2 miles, the line lies along the west side of Raccoon Prairie, and in its course passes through Raccoon village. At section No. 25, the prairies terminate, and the line between tlife place and Lock No. 1, passes through heavily timbered land, embracing in its course the crossing of several amnfl streams and one stream which will require a small aqqeduct. It may be observed, that the canal throughout its whole location, is at or near the base, of high load, rising immediately to the right, and that its general course is so well defined as not to admit any material change in its position. Lock No. lis located on sectiop No. 31, about 16 miles from the commencement of the canal and at a point where Little River approaches very nearly to the line: from this place to section No. 40, at the crossing ofthe Fort Wayne and Logansport road, the land is heavily timbered, and the canal in traversing this distance,crosses several inconsiderable streams, which are passed by means of culverts and small aqueditete in tfoß usuafonanner. From this point ern side of the canal fbr about one and a half miles, when the heavily timbered land kfafaaxnmttd*, amtaontinues to the end <4 foe tf**, throughout the whole length of which, tmebetcuctaon of importance occurs. 1 Locks No. 2a*4 3 are located on section No. ' 49, and Lock No. 4 on section No. 50, which section terminates the location of the Mid--1 die division, and is a half (nile above ghaffow’s Town, at the mouth of Little river. It is to be regretted that stone of a suitable [quality for the construction of dam and aque-

duct, abutments and for culverts, has not ■ been found contiguous to the north end of ihe line, as the rebuilding of any of tlfcsol structures must necessarily be attendadwithj mdeh fcxtrh expense and a considerable inM terruption in tire use ofthe cabal; the great! distance, wkiefi it wouH be necaftefar t<J traMpoix&tone however, for all works be* tween the head of St. Joseph’s Feeder and, section No. 26 of the canal lute* entirely precludes the idea of using that material, and a resort to wood as a substitute, is the necessary consequence; accordingly all structures upon the feeder, and upon that part of the main line included in the first 25 sections are estimated to be built of tim- f bei^—and all culverts and aqueducts übut-| meats between sections 25 and 50 inclusive, I are estimated to be constructed of stone. 1 The. cost of these, Will in the first instance j be considerably more than the cost of wood-j en structures of the same kind, but it is believed that when the difference of expense is: not too great it had better be encountered at; the first construction of the work. Thej locks arb not included in the preceding re-j marks and are all estimated to be built of j wood. Timber of an excellent quality abounds in the vicinity of the Lock scites; and as the first cost of a Lock constructed of. Timber, will not much exceed one third of the expense incident to a stone Lock, it may be estimated that the interest upon the | difference of their cost, would be much more! than sufficient to renew the timber Lock ev-! ery eight years; particularly when it is re- 1 collected that the necessary repairs of such I Locks, will not involve more' than one half! the expense of its original construction, a9 the foundation, and all the lower part ofthe Lock, embracing 4 feet in height, which is constantly submerged in water, will scarcely ever require any repairs. With regard to a supply of water for the summit division of the Wabash and Erie Canal, it may be remarked, that there is no other permanent source to depend upon than the St. Joseph’s river, but this with proper care in the construction of the works, fa deemed sufficient for all necessary purposes. From several careful examinations it fa satisfactorily ascertained that the St. Joseph’s River at its lowest stage guages more- than 5000 cubic feet of water per minute, of which quantity it is fair to estimate that 4600 cubic feet may be introduced into the canal. Experiments have been extensively made upon newly constructed fnala in different countries, and composed of different materials for the purpose of ascertaining the average quantity of water expended by lockage, leaking and evaporation; the average thus obtained fa about 100 cubic feet per minute for each mile of canal; experience, however, shows that the loss of water by leakage continually decreases, and that the use ot a canal one season only, will very materially lessen the expenditure. This diminution fa owing to the continual deposit of fine earth, which is carried from the streams supplying the Canal, particularly during thecontinuancejof winter and spring floods; and the same cause continuing to operate, will fa time render the bottom of a Canal almost impervious to water, even where it is composed ofthe most porous materials. The middle section of the Wabash and Erie Canal for more than half its length, passes along the edge of a series of small prairies, which are kept wet on their margin throughout the year, by water issuing from springs along the banks of the high land adjoining. When it fa considered that this location occupies nearly the lowest gfound in the vicinity, for at least 10 miles, and that all the water collected fromthe numerous springs will be taken into the canal, it fa not unreasonable to suppose, that the water necessary to be drawn from the Feeder 4 for supplying this part of tho line, wifi not exceed file one fourth quantity usualft required for the same distance. ) vjlVhas been already remarked, thata minMnptn 0f4600 cubic feet per minute may be introduced upon the summit level, and this, it is believed, will be sufficient to supply a line of 67 miles in extent, commencing at a point on the Maumee, below the state li re, and extending across the summit to a point on the Wabash, some distance below its confluence with Little River; 52 miles of this fine, it is believed, may be supplied by the introduction of 75 cubic feet of water per minute; and 15 miles on the summit will not probably expend more than 50 cubic feet per minute for each mile of canal; there can be no doubt but that at the northern and southern terminations of this line, the Wabash and Maumee Rivers will respectively furnish a sufficient quantity for the continuation of the canal, particularly when it fa considered that a great proportion of the water which escapes by leakage from the upper level of the canal, will find its way into either the one or the other of these streams. Particular estimate*, in detail of the expense of constructing the middle division of the canal, have been made and are presented accompanying this report, together with such plans, maps, and profiles as have been perfected, all of which it is hoped will be satisfactory to your honorable body. The annexed schedule shews the estimated expense of constructing each separate section ofthe feeder and canal line. * All of wnich is respectfully submitted. ~X RnIWAY, Jr. Engineer in Indianapolis, Dec. 18, 1830, OCTA new paper entitled Thb Gxobe, has been commenced at Washington city, by a Mr. Blair, late partner of Amos Kendall, fa the Kentucky Argus. The Globe takes the Van Buren side of the administration. I (KrThe population of Illinois is 161,026. j We are looking for the retains of this State.

j WESTER*' pjr*r£j| CENTREVILLE, INmLuTj January 8, >.... .TfgJ I (KrHwrfag, in our last two posed of a couple of Messages as long as ’ Greenland winters, and in our ■ brought the Congressional and LegklatjS news up to the latest dates, we wifi°heJfl ter be able to give a greater variety ter, and to find room for portions of the sS cral official reports of the Heads of PcJ ments; together with some original ideas* our own on the different important -rubi J of the day. , Southern MndUmtT I | A previous engagement of our columns, and pJ of matter and business, have compelled us to omitl memorial in favor of the unfortunate natives of * I Southern States. It shall appear hi our next tvl (subjectis important, and we hope the people R ! reflect on it. ■ (KtOuveh H. Smith fa announced il the Lawrenceburgh and Connersville J pers, as a Candidate to represent this distri 1 in the next Congress. a (Kr° n *b® 28th ufa Thomas Ewing was elec J by the Legislature of Ohio to the U. S. Senate * place of Jacob Burnet. Micttjah T. Williams, (C J not Commisstoner,) Allen Trimble, (late Gove J or,) and Edward King, (Speaker ofthe Senate,} wenl the other candidates; Mr. Ewing was elected on til 6th ballot, by 54 votes, to 52 for Mr. Williams, wl are unacquainted with the qualifications of Mr. sJ ing, but know Mr. Williams to be a gentleman oiij qualities, and a friend to internal improvements, could have desired his election, which was lost by tj votes. In this expression we may be said to go J gainst our “party,” as Mr. Williams is called a jJI son man, but we are governed by candor, no* pam.l Ebenezer Lane and John C. Wright wereelectJ Supreme Judges, Moses H.. Kilby Secretary of State! Byron Leonard keeper of * Penitentiary, and dI vid Smith State printer. \ J

05“ James Barbour, of Virginia, hasde-l dined serving as a delegate in the Virginia! Legislature, until the people shall again! canvass his claims to represent them, fl J declining address to the House fa one of tit J best things we have eveir seen. At least J portion of it shall appear in our next. 05“ Why do the friends of Henry Cbjl claim the newly elected Senators from Pennl syl vania and Missouri ? Judge Wilkins ii certainly a warm Jacksonian, and Mr. Buckner would be an aqufaition to no party, He doubtless gave assurances to both parties, And will run as the wind blows. Fit on such “American System” men! 05" By the Legislature of Illinois, Mr. Kaxs has been re-elected to the U. S.Seiak arid J. M. Robinson has been elected to fill Mr. McLane’s plac e. 05” In consequence of the injury received in the out set of his journey, Judge Test did not reach Washington until the 14th uIU 05" Gov. Moore has been elected U. S. Senator, [pm Alabama, in place of Mr. McKinley. y<>lcaiEm>The Gazette, printed M Alexandra, Louisiana, nys the population of that pari* - Whites, 1,338-Slaves, 5,642. The succeed* number gives notice of an alarming inwurrffi > mong the Blacks. 05*A Jackson meeting was recently held at Indianapolis, at which Gfan. Tipton nominated as the candidate to be run by fad party for Governor.

(ErUnder their respective heads, will be found summaries of the proceedings in Congress and the State Legislature. The trial of Judge Peck is likely to consume a large portion of the session of Congress. An attempt to disturb the Tariff it will be sees bus foiled. In foe Legislature, the revision of the Statute Laws is progressing rapidly. The bill to authorize the erection of an Asylum in Wayne, and some other counties, his succeeded* It is thought no change wiH be made in the manaerof doing Probate business. A bill to establish a uniform mode of doing- County Business, throughout the State, by Commissioners, is likely so J*® hath Houses. We copy foe following de tails of an apportionment bill, from the Indiana Journal of Jan. Ist. “It provides, that the county of Wayne shall form one Senatorial district ; the counties of Fayette and Union one; the counties of Marion and Hamilton one; the counties of Madbon, Hancock, and Henry one; the counties of Randolph, Delaware, Alien* Elkhart, and St. Joseph one; the counties of Franklin Jlarrison, Jefferson, Dearborn* •Washington,Rush, and Putnam eat®one