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' dry petitions of convicts, that it is inexpediciit to
-ported the bill, stated the objects and occasion of
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of Incorporation for Maritifacturing Companies.
ready been reported by one committee, withdrew
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STATE LEGISLATURE.
Ttteszlay, Zlfay 17.
Committe on Incroporutions reported in favor
of the resoltitiori allowing manufacturing com- ;
panics to divide their shares when they exceed °
one hundred dollars. Passed. Communication,
received from electors ofthe 15th atid 1"/thseua- I
torialdistricts’, with resolutions in favor ofa gen-
eraliAct ofiucorporation for all tnanufacturiiig
associations. Read. I
Bill requiring petitions to be filed, with a '
statement ofobjects, &c. in the Secretary's olii-:
ee. Read a third time and passed.
Bill making Justices of the Peace competent
to sit as assistants in cases where Judges of the 4
County Court are disqalified by being interested.
Read a third time and laitl on the table.
I'V£(lllcS(ltl_7/, .Mai/ 18.
Leave granted to introduce the petitions of
George Bishop, doc. and ofSaugatuck Fire Coin-
P3”.Y- . .
Mr. Boardman, from select comniitte on peti-
tion of Joel Root, reported a bill for an act re-
gulating the meeting and passing of steamboats,
«Site. and requiring lights to be shown by vessels
riding at anchor in the night. Read first_ tittie-
Mr. Sterling, from Committee on .ILl.(l1(.'l8t'y,
reported a bill to repeal the act supprcssiiigpctl-
lers, liawkers, and petty cliapmeii. Bill read
for the third time.
Mr. Palmer (having originally introduced
the bill,) advocated it, comdcmnitig the existing
law as designed to confer exclusive pl‘j\’llg€S on
a particular class, or tolegislate forthe ignorance
ofthe people; as though the people were not iii-
tclligent enough to know where and of whom to
purchase their goods. _
Mr. Sterling stated the views of the Coin-
mitteein reporting the bill. The committee l_ia_d
not been influenced by any reference to the origi-
nal'policy of the enacmeut, but by the fact . that
it was in many cases impossible to discriminate
between the foreign goods which the act pl'Oli1l)l'_5,
and domestic goods which the law allows.
;Mr. Johnson also advocated the bill.
Bill passed to repeal--118 adirmative.
Resolution to instruct tliejoint committees on
Taxation to inquire into the expediency of re-
ducing polls front twenty to ten dollars.
Bill giving School Districts the right to tax
real estate within their litnits——read firs: and
second times, and referred to a cornniitte ofone
from a County.
Committee on State Prison reported on stin-
grant the prayer thereof. Leave granted to
withdraw.
On motion of Mr. VVightman, the amend-
ments ofthe Constitution was taken up aiitl
made the special order of the day for Friday
next, at 10 o’elock A. M.
Resolution to retrieve David Baldwin. slierill‘
of New-London County:(haviug been made
the special order ofthe day.) was taken up at 11
o'clock. Mr. Hyde moved to postpone to VVed-
nesday next at 11 o’clock, A. M. Mr. I-lull of
North Stonington very warmly opposetl it.—-
Postponed ; 101 affirmative, 75 negative.
Communication from a meeting ofelectors at
Winchester, urgingtlie passage ofa general act
Read again and referred to Committee oti I.iicor-
porations. Read a third, (by title) and passed,
after some remarks by Messrs. Rockwell, Hyde
and \Vitghtir.an.
Thursday, Jlfay 19.
Same committee reported against the bill re-
ferred to them for a public act granting witnescs
one dollara day and five cents a mile. Report
accepted and bill rejected, after some remarks
by Mr. Sterling from the committee. Mr. S.
very ably presented the objections to the bill, es-
pecially insisting on the great increase of expense
in litigation.
Bill concerning the passing ofsteaiiiboats. and
the lighting of these and other vessels by night ;
also requiring steambozits to be provided with
boats for the escape of passengers in case of ac-
cideut——Read secotid titiic. Petition which
caused the introduction of the bill was read with
the signatures.
Mr. Boardnian ofthe Select committee, re-
the bill, and represented the great necessity of
some provisions ofthis kind, for the safety of life
and property.
Mr. \Villiams of Saybrook, opposed the bill.
If vessels at anchor at a River's month were thus
required to show lights, there would great dan-
ger of such lights being confouded with the light
houses by other vessels entering. He dottbtetl
also the right ofthis legislature to pass laws reg-
ulating cominerce-—a subject which be under
stoodto be left to Congress. He moved a. refer-
ence to the Judiciary Coinmittee, but on the
so estion of Mr. Hurigerford, that it had al-
his motion.
Committee on Incorporations reported abill
for a public general act ofincorporation for all
joint stock antl manufacturing companies, vol-
untarily associating in numbers not less than 5;
stock not to be less than $10,000, no more than
$200,000—all shares fifty dollars each—a cer-
rtificate of amount of stock, &c. to be deposited
in the office of Secretary of State. Read first
time; and on motion of Mr. Rockwell, one
-'tl]0llS8l)Cl copies were ordered to be printed.
Resolution passed appointing Noyes Dar-
rling Director of the New Haven Bank for the
State.
Friday. Ilfay 20.
Resolution for the amendment ofthe Consti-
tution, by causing the Legislature liereafter to
assemble only at Hartford, and ’l'c)I20L‘I.l2g the
seat of Goucrmnent_/‘orever from New Haven .’ .’ .’
Mr. Williatns of \Voodstock, who having in-
troduced the resolution, supportetl it in a few
reniarks. The only difficulties which lie speci-
fiéd‘w‘e're the trouble and expense oftransportitig
the ptiblic doctiments between Hartford and N.
Haven, and the bad construction ofthe Repres-
entative Hall in New Haven, which did not al-
low of the members hearing each other. He
did not desire, however, to urge the matter at
present, but would move that it be niarle the
special order of the day oti Tuesday next at 11
o'clock, A. M. Vote passed, making it the
special order accordingly. ll-1 alhrrnative.
Mr. Boardinan of New Haven. moved to
print500 copies. -
Mr. \Villiams was very much opposed to
printing ; he considered it a useless expense.-
The resolution was not ofa complicated charac-
ter, but so simple as to be eaisly understood on
hearing.
Mr. Rockwell urged as an instance ofthe pro-
priety of printing, and thus giving an opportuni-
ty for attentive examination. that the resolution
just passed. as read, contained an error in its
date,-—namin g the present session as being held
at Hartford. '
Messrs. Boardman, Sterling
warmly advocated the printing.
The motion for printing was withdrawn by
Mr. Boardirtan, to give opportunity to reconsider
the resolution and correct the error in date.
The resolution was then reconsider:-.d and laid
on the table for examination.
10 o'clock.-—-The special order of the day
being the consideratioii of trio aiztetidinetits of
the Constittition passed last session and con-
tititictl to this SC.°Slr)t]. I
On the auieiidiiient rc5ti:lr.‘.
and Beardsley
mg tb_c mode of
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la. ,— mu-vj
ler ofpublic accounts by the people, Yeas I08.
Nay 1. -
l‘t1r.'\Vightman moved to postpone the con-
sideration ofthe other amendments till Tuesday
next at 10 o'clock. Motion passed.
Bill incorporating the new town of Ledyard,
rcturtied frorri the Setiate—reconiiiiitted to com-
initte on New Towns and Probate Disiritzts.
Committee on Judiciary reported, with amend-
ments, the bill providing that wherever a Judge
ofProbzite is sick or insane, the Judge of the ad-
joining district shall act as in cases where a
‘Judge is disqualified by relationsliip—bill read
second time.
Saturday, Mizy 21.
iiian Judge of probate for the tlistrict of Daiibu-
ry. in place of Thomas T. Wliittlesey resigned.
Bill for art act relating to Notaries Public,
(reported by the Judiciary Committee) taken it p
on niotjoii of Mr. Smith, of New Milford, and
read for the third time. This litnits the term of
office for four years’and vacates the offices of
all the present Notaries. Passed.
Resolution to remove Roger Coit from the of-
lice of Sherilfof Windham County. Read and
made the special order of the day for \Vcdncs-
day at9 o'clock, A. M.
Bill against the marriage of town paupers,
providing that any clergyman who" shall per-
form the ccremoiiy without the consent of the se-
lect men shall beifined $500.
Bill making it penal to vote without proper
qualilications—penalty S-30 fine, and six months
imprisonment.
Saute bill extends the elective franchise to
ALL citizens ofthe U. S. —'_;.'fter one year’s resi-
dctice in this state. Rgad first time.
Bl“ granting the privilege oftrial by jury of
SIX in all C8335 where Justices ofthe Peace have
ll“1'l.l11|‘li.diction.
Bill dispensing of the necessity of it seal to
deeds, &c. Read first time.
Bill to repeal the act which provides that no
judge orjustice of the peace shall be a taverner
was taken up, and after some slight verbal a-
tnendinents, passed.
Coniiiiittee on New Towns and New Pro-
bate Districts reported a bill for an act to incor-
poratc the city of Bridgeport. Bill read first
time.
Adjourned.
TEXAS.
From. the New Orlcmts Bee, A12, 5.
Camp Safety, San Jacinto, Lincli’s Crossing,
Ap. 20th.
Jlilr. PrcsirZenl—Dear sir : This morning the
artny reached this point, and was attacked at
halfpast12 A. M.‘ by the army of Santa Anna
which cotitinuetl until 3 o'clock, when he drew
his forces from the field. Otir men were few
who engaged the enemy. the balance remaining
concealed forthe purpose of liiditig our ntinibers.
His force is reported at 800 ; ours does not ex-
ceed 750.
I am disposed to think that the enemy ititend
another attack to night by a change of position.
\Ve had but one inau wounded. The enemy’s
loss is estimated at from one to twenty. There
would be no dilliculty in securing the rights of
the people, and the liberties of Texas, if men
would march to their duty, and not fly like re-
creants from danger- Texas must be defended,
and liberty maintained.
SAM. HOUSTON, Commander-in-Chief.
P. S. Santa Anna was in the field. The of-
ficers and soldiers acted well. Colonel Rush
was in the action and fully met my wishes.
S. H.
Froin the Philatlclp/Lia Ere/range Books.
Extract from a letter dated N. Orleans, May
5, 1836.
Dear Sir—I suppose you have heard the re-
port of Houston's being victorious in Texas, and
capturing Santa Anna. Itliinkthcre is btit lit-
tle doubt biitthat he has had a battle, and been
victorious, but I do not think to the extent re-
ported. As to Santa Anna’s capture it is not so,
I am certain as he was expected hourly at Me-
tatnoras, when a vessel (since arrived here) left
there before this battle was fought. It is. how-
ever, probable the report originated frotii the fact
oftliere being an officer in the Mexican army
named Soiitano, who may have been taken pris-
oiicr.
General Green. one of the principal Texian
ofiicers, has just returned from up the river, and
informs me that there will be a body of seven
hundred men from Mississippi and Tennessee,
Wllt)’ will be at Plaquemine to go on by land on
the 12th of May ; and there will be another bod-
y of one thousand or more by the 26th. The
seven hundred volunteers wholeft here for Flor-
ida will be back disbanded. in a day or two. and
at least three iiuntlretl of l-ll9!l1 Wllljfllll the Tex-
iaiis, and will prove efiicient soldiers ; one of
the liest officers is here awaiting their arrival, to
leave immediately afterwards.
The Lexington (Ky) Farmer ofthe 11t.hiu-
slant, announces the arrival at that place of a
gentleman named Slaughter, directly from Tex-
as, and adds-- .
“Mr. Slatigliter states that Santa Anna had
retiirned to Mexico, with four hundred troops
as a body guard, in consequence of some dissat-
isfaction in that country. He has left the army
uuderthe command of Gen. Cos, his brother-in
law, who stands disgraced in the estimation of
all honorable men, for El violation of his parole
oflionor, granted hitn last fall by the gallant
Milan."
THE NAVY. The Board of Navy Commis-
sioners, in answer to the inquiry ofthe Senate,
as to the probable amountnecessary to place the
naval defences of the United States upon the
footing of strength and respectability which is
due to the security and welfare of the union.
propose that a force be prepared. ready for use
Wll8.‘] circumstances may require it, to consist
sixteen ships of the line, twenty five frigates,
twenty five sloops, twenty five steamers and
smaller vessels,the whole at a cost of twenty
seven millions ofdollars. The value of the pres-
ent force and available means to be deducted
from the proposed expense is twelve and a half
inillious. The board consider the proper limit
for the extent of the naval force to be that which
can be properly manned, when the country may
be involved in a tnaritirne war. They conceive
that for several years an annual expenditure of
$500,000 will be necessary to place the differ-
ent navy yartls in a proper situation. The dry
dock, at New York, which, with its dependen-
eies is estimated to cost nearly a million of dol-
lars, if deemed to be necessary; as also large
expenditures at Pensacola, as one of the naval
keyes to the gulf of Mexico. The estimated
annual expense ofthe force proposed to be kept
in comniission. for pay of ofiicers and seamen,
')l'0VlSlOl’.l, ordinance, stores, powder, doc. is $3,-
500,000, and for marines. if contitiued as part
of the naval establishment, $100,000 per an-
num.
A respectable caipmter in Boston, tamed
Nathaniel Bradlee. com mitted suicide in his
shop by hanging, on \Vednesday last. He left
the following note :
“ I have tried the best I can for a living for
eight years, and every thing goes against tne :
and sonietiiues I feel lost."
To get rid ofAuts,-—take green or dry sage
leaves, scatter tlietri plentifully round the place
infested. and allow them to remain during one
season; the l.l'0UlJlCS£0lLlB insects will certainly
voting—all yer/.s. .
On that relating to this 21 t.:t.'.Tt.~_ of the Control-
disappear.
Bill passed appointing Nathaniel H. \Vild- A
THE GAZETTE.’
TUESDAY. MAY. 24. 1836.
A bill, it will it willbe seen, has been intro-
duced into our‘ legislature repealing the existing
law for the suppression of pedlars, hawkers and
petty chapnieii. The tiiovgr of the measure
stipportcd it upon the ground that it was evinc-
ing a contempt for public opinion “to legislate
for the ignorance of the people." So far asthe
legislative wisdom of that gentleman is concern-
ed, we doubt that legislatiiig "for the ignorance
of the people," would be of any very particular
benefit; for a man who will set up such a de-
fense should stay at home, and give us a prac-
tical example of his doctrine. \Ve know it is a
favorite and generally received presumption a-
mong the leaders ofthe democracy at this time,
that “the people," in the mass, are more -wise,
more virtuous, more prudent, more patriotic,
more learned, more every thing. than the sages.
saints, economists, heroes and scholars of all
past ages; and that all laws intended to restrain
the free and spontaneous exercise of their will
antl pleasure. are but so many aristociatic and
federal devices. \Ve know too, that a repeal of
these odious laws is daily called for and demand-
ed by the democratic press. in the name and
on the behalfof the “dear people ;" and that it
is averred that every man has a natural and
imprescriptible right to issue bills, practice law,
physic, preach, fight, lie, cog and cheat, on his
own responsibility and for his own personal ben-
efit and profit. And also that the vote of the
"deartpeople” upon every question of public
policy, is decisive of its merits ; and that in the
solution ofa mathematical problem, the unra-
velling ofa metaphysical doubt, the settling ofa
question of finance and commerce, the 2301512012-
uli is at once, and alone, decisive and potential.
We know also that the history of past ages
is full of examples of men, holding these doc-
trines, having converted republics into despo-
tisms ; and after having flattered the “dear peo-
ple" with such sycophancy, have scourged them
for their credulity. But, all past history is a
sealed book to the “dear people ;” and were it
not, Gen. Jackson has satisfied all minds that it
is only required ofa man to breathe the air of
this free country, to become wise, patriotic and
prudent ; and that it is merely and only neces-
sary to live under our laws, to be able to frame
them. The ancient deities could transform chil-
dren into men; it has been left for modern de-
mocracy to gift men with wisdom. A philo-
sophical and acute observer of mankind has
said, that rogues flatter litiman nature that they
may the more easily abuse it. Marius, Ihejgreat
friend of the Roman people, was the 's‘e,ere'st
scourge they ever had. Not even Sylla equal-
led him in his atrocities. IIc came itito power,
like President Jackson, by promisitig a reform
of abuses that nevey existed ; and like him, he
was popular even in the height of his butcheries
and power, because he pretended that he aimed
at the destruction of the aristocracy. Doubtless
it would have been presumption to have legis-
lated for the "ignorance of the people," in those
days.
Doubtless, under the influence of these doc-
trines, we shall one of‘ these days arrive at that
happy consummation of "liberty and equality,"
when non-residents and free suflrage electors
will fill alloffices and abrogate all laws, but
such as Cfltnpui. 9.“. 3.21131 dl"l5l°“ °f P"°P9l“
ty. They are the majority new ; but not sulfi-
ciently numerous to carry out, effectively, these
glorious principles of equal rights and equal
privileges. But, "equal, and universal ed-
ucation,” by checking the growth and culture of
intellect above a prescribed democratic stand-
ard, will soon bring all capacities to a level, and
malts distinction in character, qualification or
station, an odious, intolerable and aristocratic
feature, to be reduced by the knife. \Vhen this
political melennium shall appear, we may ex-
pect to return to the “golden age" of nature-
unless, and this is inevitable from the tendency
of events, some great demagogue arise to cajole
and enslave us all, and bind us in the iron grasp
of despotism.
It appears to us, that the arguments of the
administration party in regard to the surplus
revenue, show a striking deficiency in the essen-
tials of fact and consistency. While proposing
to loan this money to state institutions or to invest
it in stock, it is asserted that no such revenue
exists ; at the same time, while denying such
existence, its distribution is to become a fruitful
cause of contention among the states and a means
of corrupting the sources of public opiuion.--
Now, ifthere be no surplus. the least said open
the subject the better ; and the soonera law is
passed for its distribution, the earlier will this
fact be developed. Ifthere be rid surplus, such
law can effect nothing ; the appropriation bills
taking precedence, will then convict the whigs
of fallacy. VVhat ‘better solution can the ad-
ministration party want C’
Is the money wanted for the public defence?
Let it be appropriated. No true whig will raise
his voice in opposition ; and if there be any thing
left, let it return to the people.
Not the least absurd defence has been madein
Congress against this proposition, in the argu-
ment, that, the expenses of government being
necessarily liable to a perpetual increase, the
presentsurplus will he wanted to supply future
expenditures; which revenue, from a curiotis
contrariety of reasoiiiiig, is sure to fall oil in an
inverse ratio ; because, our iutports must di-
minish forthe very vague reason that they can-
not. as they have, for the past five years, go on in-
creasing forever. They must stop somewhere;
but not so the expenditures. \Vith the growth
of our population—with their perpetually aug-
menting demands for the products of dotnestic
and foriegn labor, there is to be,‘ after 1836. a
sudden decline in otir our imports, because a
great man in Congress tells us “ the tide ofreve-
nue cannot roll on forever." VVhy not apply
the same argument to the expenditures ofgovern-
merit’! It would be quite as susceptible of
proof.
Ifthetariffquestion has been settled by the
“compromise act,” we think the contrary ofthis
proposition is as clearly established as the ap-
pearance oftbe sun at noon day. But, if the ad-
ministration party contemplate a repeal oftlial
act, their apprehensions are well founded. Ifso
the sooner such intention is avowed, the better.
The North and the East are vitally interested
in the matter; and our advice is that the move-
ments ofthe party in relation to it, be carefully
watched. If the repeal ofthis act is to be made
the ground for withholding from the people, the
distribution proposed,--or the North and East
are to be menaced by siicb repeal, unless the
claim to the public tnoney be relinquished in
favor ofthe party in power, this question will at
once asstiine. if possible, a still more important
character ; and. if properly niatiaged, will serve
lodevelope the designs and policy ofthis adminis-
tration as fully and eflectually as the opposition
can desire.
The great contrariety and incompatibility of
argument used by the party press on the occasion,
is evidence ofits general fallacy, antl is calcula-
ted to show that it is a iriere glodiatorial contest,
without foundation in fact or reason.
Connecticut Historical Callection.—VVe have
been shown some very favorable speciinetis ofa
work by the above title, now in course of publi-
cation, by Messrs. A. VVillard, of Hartford, and
J. \V. Barber, of New-Haveti. It is to be em-
bellished by upwards ofone hundred engravings
on steel and wood, illustrative of the scenes of
memorable events in early history and descrip-
iive of the principal cities in the state. Its de-
sign embracesa variety of interesting subjects‘
such as antiquarian and historical researches,
biographical sketches of persons distingtished in
war, literature or science; specimens of early
poetry, traditiouary lore, &c. &c.all of which
-
From the New-Haven 1.-lcralcl of Thursday.
I'l/hig Electoral C'.nt-vention.—’I‘lie State Con-
vention to nominate an Electoral Ticket for the
choice of President ofthe United States, was
held in this city yesterday. VVe learn that
every County in the State was represented.
and that the proceedings was conducted with the
greatest harmony and unanimity. Hon. Nov]-:5
BA_RBEP-. of Groton, was called to the chair,
assisted by four Vice Presidents, and AARON
SKI-VNER. Esq. of this city, and ALEXANDER
CL_.-iP.K, Esq. ofSaybi'oolt, were appointed Secre-
tartes. \Ve could not avail ourselves of the
privilege politely ofl"eret‘l ofa seat at the Secre-
tary's‘table, to report the proceedings, but nittst
therefore await the official report for further
particulars, adding only that GEN. XVM, H,
HARRISON, of Ohio, was the candidate nom-
inated for Presitleiit, anal 1-].,n_ FRANCIS
G‘RA1_\iGEBi 0fN*3‘~‘~’ X Orli, for Vice President.
'Ihe.following gentlemen were noinitiated as
the ticket for Electors, viz :
HENRY KILBOURN, Hartford Connziy.
JAMES M. L. ScoviLL. Nczoflizvcii -Tnuiiti/.
Crms. W. Rocirwi-:i.i., ;‘.'ezt~Lon-JonCotmtly.
SAMUEL Twmznv, 1-’uz'2yi'ct'd C'oiu>i‘i/.
ANDREVV AB!-2R:\'E’1‘1I'r', l;£ici’g,.'ielrl Coztnty.
JOHN BALDWIN. 'IiV2'-or/-’mztL Cotmt~_i/.
SADIUEL RUssi~:LL. Mliilcilesca; Coumi/.
Joiizv H. BROCKWAY, Tollancl County.
From the Charleston C'ou'ricr Q/' the 14171. inst.
RENEVVAL OF INDIAN HOSTlLI-
TIES.
Extracts of letters received in this city.
Tallziliassee, May 6.-—Since Gen. Scott has
(IlSl)8Ii4lt:‘(l the army and sent our troops home,
the Indians have left their fastnesses and are
sallying forth upon our defericeless inhabitants.
On the evening of the 4th. they killed a negro
oti Judge Raudall’s farm. and took of} his horses
and mules—-and on the 5th. last evening. they
were seen at Col. Gamble’s within 12 miles of
this place, Randal’s is 25 miles. These reports
are undoubted, ottr scouts have returned and
reported them as facts; btit we cannot hear
what numbers are embodied; it is believed here
not many. We are preparing to defend our-
selves, and should they make an attack on the
city to night, the conflict will be a desperate one
—the one party contending for booty, the other
for their wives aiitl children.
P. S.—I have just read a letter from Col.
Gamble to his lady, written this day, in which
he says two men have been \V'(\unded by me
Itidians near where he and a few neighbors are
posted. The Colonel left this place yesterday
morning. and has made it fort of cotton bags.-
We have sent aboutsixty men to his rescue. we
could spare him no more, and ifthere should he
a large force of Indians, the whole will be bum},
ered. I am sorry I have not time to write voti
further, but can spare no more time, I must I)l'C-
pare to meet the savage foe. .
May 5.—From the unprotected state General
Scott has leftthe territory in, the Indians have
will give the work an interesting form, embody-
ing, as it doubtlass will, much of the attractive ,
history ofadventure, character and customs of‘
the aboriginal and primitive settlers of this an- 3
cient colony. _ I l
There exists in this state a rich mine of exci-
ting iucidents over which age has thrown the
charm of romance, to be explored by the schol-
ar aud historian; and for the preservation and
exhibition of which we have too long depended
upon periodical literature, so badly patrotiized
in Connecticut; and we look upon~tliis attempt
to.give it a permanent form, of great worth and
utility. Combiningiu one volume, as is pro-
posed, rich pictorial embellishment with enter-
taininginfortnation, the book merits an exten-
sive sale, which we feel quite sure it will obtain.
An agent is now in this county soliciting sub-
scriptions.
T/Le Danbury Chronicle and Faiijield Couizly
Democrac', is the title ofa new paperjust estab-
lished at Danbury,-by J. Lag/clen. The appear-
ance oftlie Chronicle is respectable, and the editor
enters upon his career with a good deal of spirit
and vivacity. He appears to be master of the
principal topics upon which the party rest their
claims to popular favor, and presses them upon
the attention of his readers with rather more
earnestness than argument.
We doubt the editor's success,unless he look to
something more than voluntary patronage; and
we apprehend that a little less than six months
will serve to dampen his ardor in the service 9?‘
the public, if he depend upon. either the .11."€t'ii5
of the cause he espouses or ofthe talent he brings
to its support. We do not say these things in a
spiritofuufriendly rivaly,but from the convictions
of experience. There are new four democratic
and two whig papers in this county, and with
quite as much ability, industry and economy,
we doubt that more than one of them is making
a living. We are not only too near New York,
from whence better papers may be had for less
money, butour circulation is too limited, our ad-
vertising not well paid and our leading poli-
ticians (for whom we die daily)_are too penu-
rious. Two papers of opposite politics, one at
Bridgeport and one at Norwalk, might live. As
it is, they all continue to exist, as Dr. Johnson
said of the people in Scotland, where every man
gets his ration but not one has a belly full.
The New York Jllirror for Saturday, May 14.
contains one of those fine engravings for which
it has long been distinguished, and the contribu-
tions, in letter press, by no means lessen its gen-
eral merit.
We see it is proposed to hold the annual ses-
sions of our Legislature at Hartford only, and
that New Haven be abandoned entirely. The
great argument tipon which this motion rests-
and it strkes us as strongly characteristic of the
profound wisdom of that legislative body—is
“the trouble and expense of transporting the pub-
lic documents." Doubtless, the argumentis ex-
hausted. \Ve would nevertheless, suggest that
something, in both these respects, might be saved,
were we to have our legislation “done out ;" at
Albany, for instance.
‘The New-Haven Daily Herald suggests that
the compensation of the members of our Legis-
lature sliotild be increased. Their allowance.
now is .$l,50 per diem. It certainly would not
become the democratic majority. elected upon
pledges of retrenchment and reform, to act upon
any such suggestion. Like their worthy gov-
ernor, they should “ stand to the rack, fodder or
made their way up into Jefferson county, about
twenty miles from this place, and have coni-
menced depredation upon several plaiitations.-
Night before last they attacked the plantation of
Judge Randall, killed one Negro. and drove off
‘the mules and horses; last night they attacked
Col. J. G. Gamble’s place and caused itis Ne-
groes to take to the woods. This morning tliev
shot aMr. Gorman of Jefferson county.‘ We
are preparing for them, and although we do not
apprehend their attacking this place, still all is
excitement here. The inhabitants ofthe adjoin-
ing county are coming in for protection.
Another letter which has been cotnmuuicatetl _
to us. without date, but post marked Tallahas-
see, 7th inst., states that Colonel Gamble had
takeiitlie swatrip, with his negrocs, and that his
cotton house and other bttildiiigs had been burnt
by the Indians.
It was stipposed by some, that these depre-
dations were committed by Indians from the
Creek nation.
\Ve have been favored with a copy of the fol-
lowing General Orders of Gov. Call.
r.I‘.~\LLAHASSF.I-‘., May 5, 1836.
GENERAL - ORDERS.
The Cogtnwmaiider-in-Chief announces to the
Troops'ol I: lorida, that the campaign against
the ltidtttns, from which it was hoped, peace and
tranqpility would have resulted to the people of
II‘? lerrlwry. has. at length closed, without ter-
mmmino the-savage War. in which we have so
[W3 been engaged» The Voluazeers ofthe neigh-
boring states. who Wlth so much spirit and pat-
riotism, marched to our relief. have been dis-
banded. The Regular Troops of the United
States, have returned to their fortifications for
the summer. and the whole line of our frontier.
is left exposed to the murderous invasion ofthe
enemy. Scarcely had the army withdrawn
from the field, when the population of Alachua
was driven froiri Iliffll‘ lioiries, and co_mpel.led to
seek protection in the ncigiil.‘9'l'.’;,’ Sl0‘~'l"«3‘»l€$--‘,
The enemy is now in possession of their coun-
try,and masters ofall thattliey leftin tlieirflight.
Recently an attack was iriade by a band ofthe
enemy, at a plantation within twenty-five miles
from the Capital of the territory. Blood has
been shed, a scalp has been taken, and the cue-
my lias retired exultingly, ' with his savage tro-
phy. The ofiensive measures of the Govern-
ment have been suspended until the autumn,
our flag has been furled until a more propitious
season, but the war of extermination waged by
the savages, will continue in all its horrors. The
Itidians will not stop in their career of blood and
carnage, because the summer sun beams .too
fiercely fallupon them. ,
We are left for the present to our own resourc-
es. Shall we remain quietly at home, until our
slumbers are broken by the midnight yell of the
savages, and our houses are consumsd over us,
or shall we meet the enemy in the field. and
drive them back from our settlements ? The al-
ternative is placed before us, and we cannot hes-
itate in the choice. If the frontier settlements
are destroyed, the tide of war and conflagration,
will advance. tintil the last house within our lim
its, shall have fallen by thehandsof the savage,
and Florida becomes once more a wilderness.
Let us then to arms, and organize a sufiicieut
force for our protection. until we can receive the
assistance ofthe government. One hundred and
sixty mounted riflemen are immediately requir-
ed for the defence of Middle Florida. They
will be furnished by the different counties in this
following proportions. Jackson county, 25, Gad-
den, 35. Leon, 50, Jeflerson, 25, Harniltou and
Madison, 25. The officers commanding ‘the
militia of the several counties, will cause the
men to assemble forthwith, at such placesastbey
may designate, for the purpose, and to proceed
by volunteer engagement or by draft, to raise
their respective quotas. The troops thus detail-
ed, will repair immediately to the rendezvous
at \Velaunee in Jeff'erson County, except those
of Hamilton and Madison, who will assemble
at San Pedro, and await the further orders of the
Executive.
The Troops. when assembled. if Volunteers,
will elect their own oflicers. If adraftis resort-
ed to oliicers to command them will be detailed
from those comissioned in the militia. The
troops when organized, will be mustered into
service. for four months, unless sooner discliarg-
ed at some convenient point between the Suan-
nee and St. Marks, and the troops will be re-
quired to range through the intermediate coun-
no fodder." Such liberality would be ruinous
to principle.
try. Orders have already been given for the or-
ganization of a similar force, to protect the fron-
‘ed. The pricipal rendezvous will be establish- «
tier of East Florida, but the Executive deems .
it his duty, at the present crisis. to require every
man subject to perform military duty in the Tet-.
ritory, to hold hiinselfin readiness to march at
a inoineiit’s warning, to any point which may
be assailed, and he earnestly recommetids the
organization of Volunteer Companies, which
shall, at all times be ready to enter the service, \
if necessary. .
R. K. CALL, Governor of Florida.
From the Charleston Courier, May 15.
Tiidtctn Lfostililie5.—Col. VVhite of Florida,
arrived in this city yesterday, and despatched in
the steam packet for \Vashington. having ob- I
taitied an appropriation ofa million of dollars to
‘-‘{"_V)’ ""‘1l1<°; War. he had ,set out for a flying
visit to 1* lorida.
Learning atAugustia. that the whole militia
three was disbanded, and no new levies called my
for. the General in “summer qtiarters” luxuria-'
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ttng in the refreshing sea breezes of St. Augus-
NUC. and Florida about to be desolated, he has
calletl.on the Governors of South Carolina and
Georgia. to send mounted men to the Florida
line, and to Tallaliasse, to- prevent a union of I
the Creeks and Seminoles, and to save that
beaiitihil region from rapine and couflagration.
The goyerninent have an awful account of re-
sponsibility to the country, for this most dis-
graceful-Iudiaii and servile war.
Tallahasse is :1 healthy country for military
operations in summer. Abundant supplies can
be had from New Orleans. We hope these
States will not wait for the formality ofa re,
quisition from a United States office;-_ The
whole South must see that this war is 33,-‘n,iumed
speedily.
Col. \Vliite saw and-conveised with the pits-
sengers who arrived at Augusta, the night before
from Columbus. There is no longer a doubt of '-
a general Creek war. Fifty families are report-
ad to have been iiiurderetl, atid 2000 people fled
to Columbus for protection.
The state ofthe frontier is most disastrous.— ‘
There not 500 effective men between the Creek
and Semiiiole lines. and all Florida will be de-
vastated, iftlie Governoi's of South Carolina and
Georgia do not send niountcd men totlie Florida
line and to Tallalinsse.
From a geritleiiian a resident of. and who left
Columbus oti Tuesday last, we gather the {'01-
lowing iiiforiiiation. The lower Creeks are
decidedly hostile. The ntiiiiberofpersons known
to be killed at the time of his leaving was 11‘.
aniiing which Major Flotirney, already reported.
A fauiily coiisistirig of a man, his wife, child and
servant, (in their way to Colutnliiis, were all
killed. except the wife, who escaped with two
shots throiigli lwr hand. This liappcucd on the (
old federal road, at the Oclice Bridge, 12 miles ‘R
west of Coltiiiibus. The Indians have entire
posscssioii of that road. withi_n that distance, and
all the settlcmeiits in the neigliborliood, below
the road—-the settlers having all fled.
A train. consisting of 150 wagons. with about‘
150 fugitives, on their way to Colnuibtis, were
fired tipon on Monday, when the first wagon ‘I
descended IJ bill. It is supposed that the liiiliitns
got possession on the abandoiictl settleineiits of
from 15,000 tof:20,000 bushels of corn. They ,1 I
destro_\»-ed every thing on tlietti—ftii'nititrc lied- ‘'
ding, &C. tlit-ti burning the buildings. A Dr.
R‘,,_.ha~d, A e believe to be the natiie, who lived,
below Maj“? Fluurney. abaiitloiicd his place a§.3- :ii
(9, the death ofthe latter. leaving two ncgrtiesin I ‘,
.-,-1,arge ofit. He stihscqiictitly sent the t,l}i-ee-
back to bring "1""“.Y “"3 "lllCI‘-5', when they were
all deiaitictl by the intliims. low of \’VlLl.Ul-‘.101 wcriq
released, 1”‘-‘It’-""ll'7.'s'1l"_"llwfla their desire rt»)
join them "gain 31001‘ going for and bringiiigtli-ci-r
wives.
The. Indians had sent word to Colunibus, that
they would hurti that place on a. certain night,
which time, however had passed when our in.
forineut left. He suli.-zeqttciirl-y conveitsci-l it ith
Col. Crowcll, formerly lndian Agent, wliom
he met in Augtista. he believes on his way to the
seat of Government, and who left .Col.tini-has oti ,,
\Vetlne sday last, nothing lilllfllilefiillflfil transpired
at that titiic. I"i'oni the pcrfcct lx'll0"3'l edge this .
gentleman has ofthe Indian cliaracter, be scents "
satisfiedtliat they are for ‘-V3.12, the scalpirig of
Col. Flouiney l}Cl’.')_!_f‘ ZIll»'1ilti.‘Sl zi ctrttair.i- imlioatioii
of it. A party ofal:-out forty fl:t'll)Ct-I7 men-wenton_
the road with the A'.'somiiiotlatit.in Stage (Cliacl)
to pick up strugglers. Tliey felliiu on one of’
the settlements with 3.‘ cliiilil.tshree or fiiur years
old, who could give no-iiiformatiou ofits parents’
they had probalily fled‘. A l§.ll0WB- friendly 5
chief, who had been sent for to- Colutnbus, rt-L
turned for wortl that he z.-oi-tlditior come, that his
young men were beyond his cetitrol. The cotni'-
iiiuuicatioti beyond 12 or 1-51 tni.les west of Cr
ltinilius, on the old Federal ro:id7,. being cut of .,
many more intirdcrs than: the above stat '
might have been (.‘0I1”ln1lll€§I.,.l)l.Jt ofcoursc hm; ‘
not be known. Fron'i1500 tos2000- souls wet:
lcftin Columbus, and the subbumbs. that li i‘
left their homes and fled before a,-savage foe. I
)Vic anxioiisly look for further accou.uts.: i.
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The following despatcii from lord Julin Ha , /
commander ofthe British squadron on the con I
of Biscay, to General Cordova, shows the e _
tent to which the British Government is dipody
ed to aid the Queen. It will give the Carlisth
some trouble, we think. The letter is datl
March 24. '
“Excellency---I liasteu to inform you that
Have this moment received orders from the go '
ertiinetit of his Britanic Majesty to afibrd yo ,
excellency, and the troops which you comman ‘
the most active and efficacious co-operation ' "
preventing the fortresses on this coast, wbic; ‘
display the flag ofqueen Issabella II. from Ialfif _
ling into the power of the troops ofthe Pretend?-
er, and also of retaking from the" rebels such of
those places as may have already fallen into
their hands. His Britauic majesty’s squadron»
has received considerable reinforcements of ships
and troops from England, together with orders
to aid and protect all the operations which your
excellency may think proper to undertake on
this coast. I have also to inform your excellen-
cy, that all the ships under my command have ,__g
received instructions to take on board troops of
her majesty Issabella II., and convey them to
any points on the coast. I have given to the
otlicer who is the bearer of this letter every in-
formation as to the number oftroops each ship
can receive, antl I entreat your excelteuey to be
assured that all the forces of this squadron shall
actively co—operate in the movementsof your
army, and that I shall have a real satisfaction 18. ,
meeting your wishesl"
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Virginia Election.-—Tlie delegates now re-.! .-
ported as elected are For Van Buien 66, Whigs
55—yet to be chosen 13.
A gentleman from Wheeling, Ohio, purcbas-“Sir
ed, two years ago, a few acres of land, on Lake" —-
Erie. for twelve hundred dollars, foi; which he \_
was the other day oflbred sixty thousand.
Mr. Isaac Orr, of Washington city, ‘says he
has kept his parlor comfortably warm the wb
of the past winter, with less than five do} ‘
wortliot"wood, by means of an airtight stove
his own invention. - ‘ .
The population of Illinois is nearly 300,
In 1800 it was less than three hundred. A
Chinese. M. Breton, of Nantes, who ,
at Pekin twentythree years. as major-domo Q‘
the Dutch ambassador stationed there. asserts
that the f.".:i=:=:st: tin-3 Jo;-~« -."*'el ~
employed .-.t~.~:.t.ii lit: the ‘«.ve:l.in: or tueii £7.--:.
and their fztlling and pit-per inilis.
Norwalk Chronicler