Indiana Centinel, Volume 4, Number 36, Vincennes, Knox County, 30 December 1820 — Page 4

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Jlrrrr 'n l10 S00 Srcpn troo',Whru the M.ivi and Merle are singing, .When the deer sw eeps by, and the hounds are in cry, And the huuters horn is rininz. " 0 Alice Brand, my native land Islo'-t for love of you ; And we must hold by wood and wold, As outlaws wont to do. "0 Alie e, 'twas till for thy locks so bright, And 'twas all for thine eyes so blue, Thfit on the night of our luckless flight, Thy brother bold I slew. Now must I teach to hew the beech, The hand that held the glaive, For leaves to spread our lowly bed, And stakes to fence our cave. Uf And for vost of pall, thy fingers small, That wont ou harp to stray. A cloak must sheer from the slaughtered deer, To keep the cold away." " O Richard ! if my brother died, 'Twhs but a fata! chance ; For darkling was the battle tried, And fortune sped the lance. "If pall and vair no more I wear, Nor thou the crimson sheen, As warm, wcl say, is the russet gray, As gay the forest-green. " And, Richard, if our lot be hard, And lost thy native land ; Still Alice hxs her own Richard, And he his Alice Brand." NEW RAPE OF THE LOCK. Last night as o'er "the page of Lgvc dpair, My Delia bent deliciously to grieve, I stood a treacherous loiterer by her chair, And drew the fatal scissots from my sieeve. She heard the steel her beauteous locks divide, And whilst my heart vtuh transport panted big. She cast a fury's frown on me, and cried," xou stupid puppy you have spoil1 d my wig." DAYTON, (Ohio,) Nov. 1. Seduction. At the present sitting of the. Court of Common Picas for this countv an action was brought against J)r. Peter Rreon by Mr- Christopher Emrick, of German township, for seducing hi daughter. The evidence being sufficient toconvince the jury of the guilt of the defendant, they brought in a verdict against him, in favor of the plaintitf, of "fourteen hundred and fifty dollars ! Defendant has appealed to the Supreme Court tor a new trial. It is generally understood that a second attempt will be made to abolish the Military Academy at West Point, in the state of New York. If its history uere correctly understood hy the people, the success of the atferapt would meet their unqualified approbation. SupportOat an enormous expense, it is productive of no other good, than the possibility of aiding the success of soon war, which by possibility may happen hereafter. In aristocratic feature, constitutes a more formidable objection than its expcnivenes, and renders it deservedly o.lious in the estimation of all who are friendly to an equality of rights. It is as inaccessibly to the son of a-poor man, as heaven was to Dives. Its disciple are paid for being educated at the public expense, and as they arrive at the age of 21, abandon the service, or remain, as their inclination may dictate Lynchburg, Va. Vress. . From the Detroit Gazette. ACUKIOSITV. A person by the name of Robinson, has obtained and brought from the Indian country near Macinac, an Indian, i;avi; in "each arm and each leg more than v'-.uble the number of joints ordinarilv allowed to Uan by cla my Nature. This extraordinary being is in a measure be'r!", and unable to stand, yet be d': revered a contrivance by which he fiy- locomotion this is a Iargp WM.otn bowl, iu which he rolls himself idoiis, with considerable facility when on i and level surface. 1 his Iniliai en ,ve are informed, is quite intelli gent, speaking the ton; four 'different 'tribes and tonru.s of three or Jour conycrs'.ns nuently in the common Freuchof the coun try. . , . Mr. Robinson mentions that he saw, while in the Indian country, what he dt a tar greater curiosity. This is anV.lian whose bodv i thickly covered vit: 0: g bair. The Irairon the outside tJ b .ds and finj-ers, which is per- - - ... it is stated to u so loug thnf vviipni i i iMisninti n lit; it iv" ill 4n .f mil ml hie u; d indium!, nose, and every h ficeis said to be cvercu witn 1.7 h-ir. " hi Indians or nis inue an- mii:u to piv him T.ueh respectin consequence ol hi- SUpiTi"! saacitv and harduess. Frcn: air.ie rrenca jonrnau V A M PYRI8 M. t w I v,mnvrei have been, of late brought into fashion, by romances and plays. Vahipvrhm is worth attention as one of the v.ildf:bt superstitions of the human ' mind. No creat time has elapsed, Mnce it pievailed in a deplorable manner amoas miihc European nation. Tat idea i3 common among the Hunjraridn .v.d the Moravians, that n( the dm-? turnat night to torment the Hx, - . rariicujirlv their uear relat:yes,to ircklhcir Hood acU coutinuo thus a sort

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their victims. This absurd beiicr 1 ound, more r less generally, among the . it. . oles, the Silesians, the Servians, ic modern Greeks. &c. It is reduced aim io a system among the Hungarians. They preteml to recognise uy imamuu svmntoms, in particular dead bodies, the property ol returning 10 suck ute umuu of those who survive ; they think they lave a method for destroying this prop erty and rendering themselves inacces- .! 1 I sa!)le, and it is tncy wno nave givcu me ilenommction ot I amp'res, winch means Mood Suckers, to the dead bodies which thov endow with the nronertv in nuestton. l ournetort in his account 01 ins : j ... . . i . " . v i . travels in Greece, gives a long and lively history of a Vamnyre, that infested, in 1701, the inhabitant ot the Island ot . rMico. A poor peasant, killed in a quarrel, was accused of returning every night beating people, breaking open doors, &c. " I had never, savs Tournefort, seen any wretchedness or alarm gt eater than liios? of the Island, on this account ; the imagination ot every body was complete ly disordered. Whole families, among: the mo-it sensible, abandoned their bouses at night and slept in the open square of the city. Many fied into the country." Tournefort passed for an ideot or an infidel, when he appeared incredulous. The body of the peasant was exhumed two or three times each day ; religious processions and fasts took place. At length in a fit of despair the inhabitants determined to burn the body ; which being done, the panic soon disappeared, from the supposition that the devil was thus deprived of his nest. It is not a century since this superstition of Vampyrism wore, in Hungary & Moravia, a much more appalling and serious character. It wa believed that dead bodies in yvhich the blood remained at all fluid, were subject to Vampyrism ; the point was determined by ju dicial inquest; the bodies suspected of the evil, were disinterred, the heads or them cut off, and their hearts piercud with a lance, to destroy the dreadful attribute. Those yvho believed themselves sucked by a Vampyre, rubbed themselves over with the arth taken from the deceased enemy : they drank his blood nut to become Vampyre themselves; for Yampvnsm was thought to be communi cable like a disease, and whoever-was sucked, was held to be condemned to suck others, after his death. The vear 173 was the one in which Vampyrism made most noise in the Austrian dwmm ions. Manv bodies yvere dug up ; ma Sistrates ami military commissioners were employed to superintend the. pro cess mentioned above, which usual 1 ex tended to burning and throw ing the ashes in the rivers. Regular records of these proceedings were t"ansmittcd in all the forms to Vienna- The German scholars published dissertations up;in Vampyros, and alter their example, the celebiatco Edn G almet compiled his " Treatise upon the Appirations of spirits, & upon the Vam pyres of Hungaria, Moravia, &cThe Subscriber, RESPECTFULLY inform his friends and the Public, that, in consequence of continued indisposition, he has concluded to relinquish the business of He earnestly requests those indebted to him, either by note or book account, to call and pay him ? as the state of the tunes will not admit of longer neglect Mark Harnett. Vincennes, Nov. 4. 1820. 29-tf NEW GOODS. CHARLES" SMITH, HAS yVSf RECEIVED, From New-Orleans, an assortment of s i f v J J tl a Liverpool $ Queensware And Groceries Of the best qualify, selected by his oyvn inspection : Which he offers on reasonable terms, for CASH. ICfAlso a quantity of Kenhawa Salt. Vincennes, June 9. 12-tf Notice. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Kausler and Wise, Are hereby notified to come forward and discharge the same with the subscriber, yvho is duly authorised to 6ettle the accounts of said firm. Those who neglec' this call, will immediately find their accounts lodged in the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN WISE, Win. Estate of John Jvauslcrfdec'd. Viucennes, Nov. 4, 1SC0. 29-tf THE SUBSCRIBES, Continues to carry on the Saddling Business, At the old stand on Water Street ; and having lately received a large stock ot articles in his line, will be happy to re ceive the orders ol the public. JOHN WISE. Vincnuc., Nov. 4, 1820.

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NOTICE ! WILL be sold at VVIILIC VENDUE,

on the FIRST MONDAY of February next, at the house of Mr. Jioudinot,n Vincenncs, next door to Judge Parke's, a variety of personal property, belonging to the estate of George Donald , Esq. deceased, consisting of Household &Kitchen FURNITURE, Almost new, and of the best quality. AN EXCELLENT Jersey Waggon And Harness, Horses, Cows, &c. A I s o The Law Library, CF THE DECEASED Containing several hundred volumes of the most valuable W OUKS, and the. la test editions. These I500K.fi were very carefully selected by Mr. M'Donald for his own use, and will be found to be the best collection in the State. iLSO A urat a--n-tv of other Of almost every description, together with ?daps, Charts , &c. The ale to commence at 10 o'clock, and continue from dav to day, until the . i i V " properly is disposed ot. Terms will be liberal, and made known on the day of Sale. ISAAC BLACKFOBD, JdmW. Vincennes, Dec. G, 1820. 34-tf By the President of the United States. WHEREAS, by various acts of Congress, the President of the United States is authorised to direct the public lands which have beeu surveyed to be offered for sale : Therefore, I, James Monroe, President of the United States, do hereby declare and make known, that public sales, fcr the disposal (according to law) of publio lands, shall be held as follows, viz : At Franklin, in Missouri, on the first Mondav in January next, for ti.csaleof Townships 51 to 55, in ra:?y;e G, west ot the 5th principal meridian line. 50 to 55, ran "res 7 and 28. do. 51 to 55, range 29, do. At the same place, on the first Monday in March next, for the sale of Tow nships 51 to 50, in range 30, west of the 5th principal meridian line. 50 to 56, in ranges. 31, 32 & 33 do. At St. Louis, in said state, on the first Monday in December next, for the sale of I ownships 35 to 44, in range 1 and 2, east of the 5th principal meridian line. At tho same-place, on the first Monday in March next, for the -sale of Township 35 to 44, in ranges 3 and 4 east. At the same place, on the Cist Monday in Mav next, for the sal iif Townships 55 to "4, in ramie 5 and 6,1 . 1 . 7 . c ' east and of 43 and 44, in range 7 cast. At Jackson, in the county of Cape (Virardau.in the said state, on the first Monday in February next, for the saic of 1 ownships b4, m ranges 1 to 14, east of the 5th principal meridian line. ob, rantrc 4, east, do. 29, 30 and 31 5 do. 3 1,32 and 33 3 do. At Edwardsvillc, in the state of Il linois, on the first Monday in January next, for tiie sale ot Townships 8 to 13, in range 0, west of the 3d principal meridian line. 11 to 14 10 and lido. t to 13 12 and 13 do. 8 to 12 14 do. At Vandalia, in the said state, on the third Monday in January next, for the rale ot Townships 5 to 10, in range 1, east of the 3d principal meridian line. 7 to 10 2 8 to 1 0 ranges 3, 4, 5, and 6, 1, 8, 9 and 10 range 7, east I, 6, 7,3, 9 and 10, 8, At Palestine, in said state, on the 2d Monday in February next, for the sale of Townships 6 to 10, in ranges 9, 10 and II, east of 3d principal meridian line. 5 to 10 range 14, west ot 2d principal meridian line. 8, 9 and 10, ranges 12 and 13. At Detroit, in Michigan Tcrritow on the first Monday in November next, for the sale ot Townships 8, 9 and 10, S. in anges 4 and J east, 8 and 9 6 S and 9 7 and 8. Except such lands as bave been or may be reserved by law tor the support of schools, or for other purposes. The lands shall be sold in regular numercial order, beginning with the loyvest number of section, township, and range, liiven under my hand, at the City of Washington, this nineteenth day of September, 1820. JAMES MONROE. By the President, Josiih Meigs, Commissioner of the General Land Qjjice. CT Printers vho are authorised to publish the laws of the United States, will publish the above once a week ti the first of May, and send their bills to the General Land Oflicc for payment. September 2J. 23.fl May

TIlbTtollowin? valuable TU XTS and Lots of LJJfD, viz : 266 1-3 ACRES

Of LAND, lying in tbe old donation, and beinz Dart of Lot No. 40, situated at the distance oi seven Miles irom Vincenncs. This Land is of an excel lent quality, well timbered, and having several SPRINGS of never failing water on the same. Said tract, 13 yvell worth the attention of any person who feels disposed to purchase a good FARM, In the vicinity of town. Also A Lot of LAND, Lyins on Market Street, betvven Wa ter and Second Street, said LOT fronts on Market Street, Twenty-Gve feet, and extends back ninetv-nve feet, and U the one adjoining the LOT upon yvhich Dickson and lUon bave Iatelv er ected a IiricL' Store, am dwelling house. Said LOT presents the best situation for business in the place, and aflbrds a good speculation tor the Merchant or Me chanic, disposed topurcbase. Also Jl Lot of Land, ,1 At the corner of Vigo and Second Street containing; 320 Square feet. Also Jl Lot of Land, Lying in 1 ei re-Haute, and numbered 95" on the plat of said town. I' his Lot is situated on the Public Square, fronting the Court-House-A good and sufficient title will be given to the purchasers of the above described property, and the terms made known by applying to the subscriber. Jolll JjuU Vincenncs, Dec- 4, 1820. 34-4w Lost Child. During the Fall of the vear 1813, a young lad called FRANCIS HUNTER, about 13 years of age landed in Quebec, from on board the ship J'itt from Belfast, Ireland, since which time his aLlicted parents have heard nothing of him, only, that be had w.et up the river St. Lawrence in company with a gentleman, whose name or destination is unknown any information respecting him will be thankfully received by GAULT ami SMITH, Vincennes, la. or Mr. John Durntgh, Philadelphia. Vincennes, 4th November, 1820. fCjIt is hoped that Editora of newspapers yvho may see the above will insert it, for whichthose concerned will ever pray. DOCTORS Sbuler&WoolFerton CONTINUE THE PRACTICE OF Physic e Surgery , In conjunction. They have opened a conn ir.j cu r i - SHOP on Water Street, a few doors ahove the late Apothecary Store of Shulet, Wood, Sc Co. Vincennes. July 8. ? 'v-tf STRAYEb. 0 I FROM the subscriber, aome time since, a Dark Bay Mare, i About five years old, racks considerably! in her gait, she was with heavy foal, a' little lame in one foot. Any person taking up the above creature and delivering it to Mrs. LOWNES, shall receive a liberal rewardVinrenr.es, Dec. 1, 1820. 33-tf A Lost Child. Jlnlhony Wilcox, left his family in Alexandria, Virginia, on the 7th of August. 1818, for Lexington, Ky. accompanied by his son Henry Baily Wilcox, then G years old. Mr. Wilcox, on his return home by way of New-Orleans, was lost at sea. Before leaving Lexington, he wrote to his lamily that he would leave his son in that place, to go to school. The boy has never since been heard of. Any person who can give information of him will confer a lasting obligation on the remaining parent of the child, by writing to her in Cincinnati. PI IE BEE P. WILCOX. Cincinnati, July 1, 1820. Hides and Skins. CASH, and the highest price will be constantly given for any quantit, of Hides, Calf, Sheep. AND DEER SKINS, delivered at the A incennes Steam Mill. J. DONOVAN. July 10, 181 9. 14-tf Experience P. Storrs, AND Charles Alexander, HAVING formed a connection in business, as Attorneys aud Counsellors at La tr, yill practice in the Supreme and inferior Courts of this State. One or the other may at all times be found at their office in Hindostan. Uiattosuo; durliacv. Sept. I. 3-tf

1 Taken Up, BY Daniel Frederick, living on White River, near the Widow Decker's f -rry, on White River Township, Gibson ct'y. ta. one Chesnut Sorrel Tar. and Hay Uorse Colt, has t white nose. The mare

!iind feet white, and the rijrht fore loot. a blaze face, 14 hands high, supposed o be 11 or 12 vears old, branded oa oth shoulders E. Q. Q Appraised tQ 45 dollars, bv W. Price, J. L. Caldwell, and J. Cheek. I certify this to be a true copy frora my Estray book, given under my haad this 11th iNorember, ibnu. W. PHILLIPS, J. P. G. C November 11, 1S0. 35-3 tpd State of Indiana, VANDERBURGH COUNTV. , Taken Up, BY G. W. Jacobs, living in Vander burgh county, Ind. Pigeon Township, n r lift ii- if ini' near nvansvuie, az't," u.iiio, about hand j high, 12 years old. blind in tbe riht eye, some white hairs on her forehead, two small yvhite spots oa the left side of her neck, a small snip on her nose. Appraised to 25 dollars, by John B. Stinson and Francis Beutly, before me, JOHN CONNER. J. PEvansville, Nov. 11. 33 Srpd Taken Up, BY Richard Brock, of Prairie Creek Township, Vi;o county, a Dark Clvsnut Sorrel Jlare, supposed to be 3 years old, last Spring, both hind feet yvhite, a hla.o lt l-iuf f"iro ctwiil I '.? ft CQi . . , . . f , , half hands high. Appraised to 22 dllais and 50 cents, by E. Liston and E. Slas. A true copy as taken from my 12 tray bo k, given under iny hand this lOih dav of November. 1320 N. YEAGEK, J.P.V.C. Vi go County, Nov. 10. Si:-3(pd Notice. I wish to RENT, Fitn.M o.t: JtoA-ru to rE.ins, Jl House and Lot, adjoining Doctor M'Namee?s, in th Borough ot Vincenncs, vvhercon Alsalom Thorn formerly lived, yvhich has beea delivered to me on Klegit, to satisfy, if practicable, a Judgement obtained by ma in the Circuit Court of Knox County, against said Thorn. rx i t Tj lerms win oe maue Knoyvn oy :y Agent, Jrlal th ins Hose, in Vincennes. JVILSO.Y LJIGOJf Vincennes, Dec. 19, 180. Co-3 vf LIVERY STABLE, Thomas II. Blackburn, HAS taken the4arge and commodious LIVERY STiBLE, on Second Street, and is now supplied with a good stock of Proveuder, and will pay strict attention to all horses left in his care. His rate3 of keeping horses, are : By the Year, - - - S120 00 Vonth, - - - 10 00 Week, - - - 2 50 Day and JSlght, - - l 00 Wight, 50 He will also keep a number of HORa j SKS, to hire. j Vincennes, Nov. 17. S4-3w B. WELLMAN, Wear the Steax-JIill. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he still continues to carry on the Blacksmithing Business, In all its various branches, at t!-e NEW" SDOinear t' e Steam-Mill,and believes himself to be completely master of making all kinds of warrantable Tools, such as, Edge-Tools, Nanow Axes, broad do. Addzes, and all kinds of Carpenters Tools, horse and Ox shoeing and bellows Making; Can oc had at the shortest notice. He flatters himself from his long erperience in the abwve business, that he will at least merit a share of the pjblic patronage. Vincennes. Oct. 10. S-6m N. SMITH, Second Strf.et, Opposite Col. Lc se lie's Dote I, CONTINUES to carry on, in all its various branches, the Tin and Sheet-Iron Manufactory, and will execute all ordera with promptitr.de, on reasonable terms. IC7-AU kinds of JOB WORK, done at the shortest notice. fcC? Western Reserve, New Lancaster, Stcubenville, Marietta and Mount Pleasant, Ohio, money yvill be taken at Par Vincennes, July 1, 18C0. 12-tf Books Lost. 1fpHE person yvho borrowed the Two fin,t Volumes of CHESTERFIELD from T. H. Blake, will please return them immediately. Yioceacca, August gp-tf