Indiana Centinel, Volume 4, Number 41, Vincennes, Knox County, 3 February 1821 — Page 2

Ice, instead of our former mode of ballot titi". This bill is now in the house of representatives, and has not jet been acted upon. By a joint resolution of both houses, passed yesterday, the general asembiy will on Tuesday next go into an election for a Justice of the Supreme Court, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Public Printer. '

Vandal'ia, Jan. 4. A comfort to Lawyers A bill has parsed both houses of our Legislature making the attorney liable for the costs upon all actions he may commence, as Well for residents as nonresidents. It was decided yesterday in the House of Representatives by the casting vote of the Speaker. December 22. Mr. Kitchell introduced the following resolution. Jtesuiced, That it is expedient to change the nome of the seat of governanent of this state from Vandalia to some name more appropriate; which was rejected. ST. LOUIS. Jan. 20. Case of Richard Gentry. In this Ion j protracted case, we have just learned the defendant has been discharged. The Giand Jury of Howard County, at the last Court, Judu;e Todd presiding, returned the bill against Major Gentry for the alleged murder of Henry Carroll, Esq. "not a true bill." From the Missouri an. HORRID MURDER! On the 13th instant, John 15. Duncan, aged nineteen years, went to the houso

of John B. Stevens, in the county of Malison, Missouri, with the pretence of purchasing his tract f land, and imlucpd Stevens to go with hhn to examine. After decoying Stevens into the wood, having his gun with him, he shot Mm through the body, but not having completed his hellish purpose, he finished by cutting his throat, and left him dead and weltering in his blood. He then set off", t-i return to the house of Stevens, and met hi son, about ten years of a-je, with an axe in his hand, with which he dispatched the lad, and then proceeded to the house and informed Mrs. Steens,in the presence of her two (laughters, that Mr. Stevens was waiting for her in tha M-ood, ami requested her attendance to assist him in identifying a certain corner cf his land Mrs. Stevens immediately left the house with a young child in her arms, in company with Duncan, to join her husband, but as soon as they had reached a convenient spot, the inhuman butcher inuited her, and abused her body in a most shocking manner, and murdered her by cutting her throat; and then, to cap the climax of his infamy and barberity, he severed the head from the body of the infant. He then returned to the house, and frightened the two daughters of Stephens and compelled them to' deliver up all the money of their father, am unting to about eighty dollars, and made oft" with his dear earned booty. He was immediately pursued and apprehended by the citizens, who hid been informed of the commission of the horrid deed, near St. Genevieve, to whom lie made a full and complete disclosure. He is now safely lodged in the Madison jail, awaiting the vengeance of the law as the just retribution of heaven for his unnatural and attrocious crimes.

B. WELLMAN, Year the Steam-Mill. 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 the NEW SI10P,near the Steam-Mill, and believes himself to be completely master of maUnx all kinds of warrantable Tools, such as, Edge-Tools , Nan ow Axes, broad do.

Addzes, and all kinds ot

Carpenters Tools, horse and Ox shoeing and bellows Making; Can De had at the shortest notice. He flatters himself from his long experience in the above business, that lie will at least merit a share of the public patronage. Notice. ALL persons indebted to the late finntf Kausler and Wise, Are hereby notified to come forward and discharge the s.v.ie with the subscriber, who isdulv authorised to settle the accounts of said firm. Those who neglec; this call, will immediately Km! their accounts lodged in the hands of proper officers for collection. JOHN WISE, Jld'm. Estate nf Jvhu Kausler, dee'd. Yincenues, Njy. 4,.1820. 29-tf

THE SUBSCRIBER, Continues to carry on the Saddling Business, At ths old stand on JVaier Street ; and bavin lately received a large stock o:" articles in his linewill be happy to receive, the orders ot the public. JOHN WISE. Yiuccnnes, Nov. 4, 1830. 29-tf

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THE subscriber wishes to purcha2 i quantity of SOUND 'LOGS, Delivered at C. SMITH'S VINCEHp. NES STEAM -MILL, Of the following descriptions: From 2$ to 4 feet over, from 12 to 1G feet long. WALNUT LOGS From 2 to 4 feet over, from 12 to 16 feet long. BLUE ASH LOGS From 2 to 4 feet over, from 12 to 16 feet long WHITE OAK LOGS From 2i to 4 feet over, from 12 to 0 feet long. For which he will pay FIFTY CENTS per bundled feet in board measure. JOHN T. YANDE VENTER, Nov. lb, 1820. SI tf Blanks, for sale liereT"

Pay your Debts ! IT IS MY WISH TO PAY MINE ! BUT, unless I can collect money from those who owe me, it will be impossible for mc to do so. Therefore. I wish those indebted to me, either by Note or Book account, to come and settle immediately, or I must bring suits against all who fail to avail themselves of this notice. I WISHTO SELL A GOOD NEW TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE, Near the Steam-Mill, 20 by SO feet, well finished, with a good Kitchen and Cellar, Smoke-house, and a never failing well of excellent water. On .the premises are some first rate young bearing Appletrees. The well known beauty and excellence of this place, needs no farther descrip1im,as whoever wisles to purchase will call and judge for themselves. Times are hard, and money scarce therefore my terms for this property, will be proportionate. I will also sell some excellent Household Furniture, On moderate terms for Cash ; which can be seen on the premises by application to the subscriber. Saml. Parr. Yjncenpcs, Jan. 24, IS2I. 40ff II. D. WHEELER, AND J. Thompson, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that thy have purchased the shop lately occupied by James Elsworth, deceased, near Mr. BURTCH'S Grocery, where they intend carrying on in all its various branches, the Black & Whitesmith's Business. They hate now on hand, a quantity of AXES, tad intend keeping ai)assortment of

Edge Tools, Of both CAST and ENGLISH Blister Steel. WORK can he had on the most reasonable terms, at the shortest notice. 8C7-H. J) WHEELER, has TWO Carding Machines, On hand, which he will sell reasonable. Yincehnes, Jan. 26. 40-tf 5 Dollars Meward.

Pocket Book Lost. LOST, on Saturday last, a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing S41 Steam .Mill Notes, two notes of hand, and a number ot other papers, of no use to any person but the owner. Whoever should find the ahove Pocket Book, and leaving it at this oftice, shall receive the above reward. WM. C. FULLERTON. January 26, 1821. 4.0 3 1 Blank Cards. tC7T& Proprietor of the IXDLLM1 CENTINEL, has lately received a andsorne assortment of ULANK CARDS.

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CONDITIONS. 1. The Gazetteer will be printed 011 good paper and handsome type, and bound in pamphlet form, for seventy-five cents each, to subscribers. 2. Any person obtaining five subscribers and becoming responsible for the pay, shall be entitled to one copy gratis Corydon, Dec. 27, 1S20. PC?" Sibscriptious received at the Ccntinel oflice TAKEN Ui BY Jon Fi!i!;irk. in Pibnvra Township, Indhana.a BROWN MARE, villi a white star in her face, along tail, sup posed to be two verrs old this Spring no other marks perceivable. Apnraised to SI4, by David Ridley, David Wcltun ahd John Rhixlarmer. A true copy from . any Estray B ;ok, given under my baud, this Jth of Jauuarv, 1821. WM. RAPER. J. P. January 16, 121. 59-3lod t . Yiuccnnes Library. THE Stockholders of the Vincennc9 Library, are requested to meet at the Yincennes Hotel, on MONDAY, the Mh of February, 1S21, at 11 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of choosing DIRECTORS for th ensuing year. A puncual attendance is requested. . PARKE, President, January 26th, 1820. 40 2t. Public Sale. on TUEsihir. jjniury so. WILL be ottered 'for sale, the personal property of JESSE SHELMIRE, dec. comprising of a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, AMONG WHICH ARE : Superfine Cloths, ' Fine and Common, do. Cassimeres, Yelvets, Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Domestics, Hardware, Cutlery, Sadlery, I-on, Castings, &c. Terms made known at the time of Sill C 1) ' ELIZABETH SHELMIRE, Qdministratrijc. Tlindostan, January 17. 4 0 -1 w pd Vincennes Chapter 5 oflloyal Arch .Masons. Jan. 5, J.ZJ. 1821, Sf of 'li. J. Jfm 2357: Whereas, WILLIAM WILSON, about 5 feet 11 inches hih, with sandy complexion and dark hair"; amHiis brother, CHARLES WILSONaljout five feet G inches hih, have been expelled from th:s Chapter for unmasonic conduct, all Chapters will please take notice accordingly. Jly order cfth M. E. II. P. E. BOUDlNUT.&t?