Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-12-17

Goltatin--ohn Marshall, esq, gen. Willis argrave and
col. John Lane.
Greene Ca. W. Cavalry, VIM. Caldwell and gen. Jacob
Fry.
Sangamon Thomas Mofit James Lamb and VIM P
Grmsly, esqrs.
Punam.-Wm. M Stewart Hooper Warren, and Robt
Bird.
Peora-Lewis Bigelow, esq, Mr.. Pettingale, and Rev.
Mr.. Reese.
La Sale Rev R w Grdley, and col Moore
Schuyler William Mnshal, esq, Rev Mr. Watson, and
PMe-Leonard Ross, Merrill Rattan and John Turn
beau, esqrs.
Waren--James McAlIen, John Umphrey and Daniel
Mcneil esqrs
Ferguson, esq.,
Mercer james Revn, John W Denison, and Ebenezer
Creswel esqrs. .....
Rock Island Joel Thompson, Rene Wells, and Walter
Vrmilion.--Danel Beckwith, Samuel Russell, and
J ohm H Murphy, esqrs.
Champaigne--Moses Thomas and Philip Stanford, esqrs,
Iroquois.-Esq Hill and esq Thomas
Mclean Sen Covlle James Allen, esq., and col Gridey
Macon.-James Renshaw, Philip d Williams, and Benz R
Austin, esqrs.
Wabash.-Abner Armstrong, Ezra Baker, jr and Hiram
Bell, esqs
Hunter, esqrs.
Ee;ngaam-Ell Cook, Mr. Gillingwater. and VIM ] Han
kins, esqrs.
Jaspcr.--Lewis Jordan, Hiram Wade, John Reynolds
esqrs.
Fulton-IIugh Lamasters, VIM Proctor, DR. E D Rice
Robert Stewart, and Joel Wright esqrs.
Tasepeu. --Nathan Cromwell, James Crain esqrs, and
and Mr. Shurtlife.
Baron Copsli then arose and made the following adj
dress.
GENTLEMEN:--A!theugh not entirely witness to your
free, happy and tranquil election take these the
of portion of unhappy nation, in earnestly solicit
ing of you assistance for it,
believe already read liz your hearts the favorable recep
O believe
effect anxiety and that your proceedings aid the
lies will not be ruitless.
will not mention to you the history of msforunes
the minute details Europe during the last four
unknown you that the between.
and despotsm has decided the fate of country
and unhappy exiles.
The friends of liberty in France have given asylum to
thousands OF countrvmen, who vanqushed and dis
armed in Austria and Prussia Those who have remained
in part Of ancient Poland, (Which belongs the Austrian
monarchy thought of having quiet and peaceful asylum
under the protection Of the governments but alas how they
mistaken The refined policy of the tyrans caused
strict inquiry be made discover those Poanders who had
borne in defsnce of their country and who had found
shelter among their counymen They have taken and
fined them prisons and ertesses the soldiers given up
the cruees Of the government of Russia exiles
Siberia groan anguish, the remainder of their lives
and the officers the young from the universities and
the citizens who have taken the time of the outon,
permitting them reside in the other countries of Europe,
force have compelled them board Of vessels and
bark for other parts of the world
Honorable gentlemen of land of liberty, is for you to
brothers. In effect, the inhabitants of the
of New York and Pennsylvania have testified for the great
sympathy The Congress Of the United States have
ed with much benefcence in granting lands, and
esteemed citizens of this state by the noble nvaton have
convinced that you willing receive your bro
Tiers. give you thanks the of my counrymen,
their agent for choosing the most convenient mode OF their
and your sincere hospitality leaves doubt
with me, that by the spring. shall find by your assists
ance the necessary means with my counrymen Of cuvang
their own lands.
the Polish committee, take my place, and for explain my
your feowczens favor of the eXles to the
end that their and their misery for four pow
erul may terminate 1t for govern the sentiments
of Others 1t does not belong to recall to the viz
of humanity and compassion. Free governments
without virtue the contrary, here where look
for it, and here where find it, Certainly those who
know nothing of misery feel keeny for the unhappy
but in seeing arrive without fortune without families,
knowing trade oiesson not accustomed to hard la
bor it will convince you Of our misery. Believe citizens,
know the nations of Europe, know the different state of
my naoH know the disgust of inactive life but in fur
nishng the for commencement can
swer you for the of it. have necessity of
presenting you with the of giving assistance For
months have been sustained by the hospitality and
benevoence of the inhabitants. The only return that can
you from my counrymen forhe fruits Of your advan-
ces will be colony of hundred and thirty -four persons
On motion of Mr.. Breese,
Resolved That the several county committees be reques
ted 10 make their deposes al convenient points on rae
Mississippi Ohio and other navgabe waters to be forward
ed to ST. Louis to the of general William Clarke ana
that they be requested report to the chairman oil ms NEE
ting by the tenth of February next the amount and descrP
ton of donations received by them.
On motion of A Field, esq,
Resored That the secretary Of the meeting be directed
of chairman