Rising Sun Times, Volume 4, Number 157, Rising Sun, Ohio County, 12 November 1836 — Page 2

tetter from Texas. The following interesting and for the most part amusing letter, from Texas, was written by Captain James Allek, the individual who left Cincinnati last spring, at the head of the "Buckeye Rangers." "ViCToni v, Republic of Texas,) September 6, 1836.

"You may perhaps feel some curiosity to know why I and my ''Buckeye Rangers are left 22 miles in the rear ol ( lie army. I must inform you. Three mornings since, and just as the advance of ilie army was commencing its march for the Garsitas, an aid of General Rusk presented me with an order, from under the hand of the G-ieral liims' If, which after some preliminary matters of no moment to any one but mjself, set forth, that whereas he, "reposing full faith and confidence in my integritv, military rapabihiv , activity, courage, judiciousness, et cetera; and feeling assured that the company of'B'ickcye Hungers' whs, in point of dtsi iplint , equipments, effective force, and intiiiiMc tiu: r t worth, the best company in the arm , he did, therefore, constitute and appoint me Commandant of the town or post of Victoria; enjoining upon me the duty of affording to it and its inhabitants, all the pro tection in my power against the incursions of Indians and other enemies of Texa, and to devise such rules and regulations fr the government of the post a ttd its inhabitants, as, in my discretion, I might judge necessary and proper." I was also instructed "to maintain a rigid observation of the movements of any Mexican force that might be advanced on the route of hi; retreat, and, il overpowered, to fall up cn the main army at the Garsitas, carrying with me, as far as practicable, the inhabitants and their property." "As (hi was an honor rertainly un looked ior, and ;0i exactly comprehending the extent and responsibility of the duties t tins devolved upon me, I called in person on the Commander-in-chief, and, after a most flattering re ception, in which a thousand handsome things were said about myself, my company, the Cincinnati Committee, and the Cincinnatians, generally, particularly, and specially, I was permitted to retire to qu niters, clothed with powers as absolute, as the most ambitious military chief, could covet. 1 immediately went to work to ascertain the chartiwicrnnil situation of my dominions, and that makes it necesssary that 1 should give you a description of Victoria. 'Imagine the most ill-looking town that ever existed mi Ohio or Kentucky, and then imagine anoiher town, ten thousand times more ill-looking than that, and then you begin to have a slight conception of Victoria. Now. its ugliness, I wish you to understand, is not owing to its location, for it stands on as lovely a spot as Nature, in her kindliest mood, ever blessed the eye of man with. The Guadaloupe, crowned on both its shores, with a narrow but beautiful forest of live oak, passes it on the south. Immediately on the east, is a clean, wholesome looking grove of the same trees. In every other direction, lies the eternal, and apparently interminable, pranie level as a floor, with net a tree to chequer its surface all one calm, smooth ocean of ver dure, till to theeye, it mingles with the horizon. But, at times, it is animated by numerous herds of cattle, who roam at large, unowned and uninjured, save wlum they meet with our hungry soldiers. Poor brutes! they will have sufficient reason, Heaven knows, to thank their ?tars when this war is over. Mal forms no part of (he commissariat supplies. Corn, in the grain, which each mess grinds for itself on a handmill beans, rice, salt, and sometimes, but very seldom, sea bread, form the only list 0f eatables under the direction of the Quartermaster's Department. Beef and veal are procured by the exertions of the men themselves. But 1 was about to describe Victoria. You have tried, as I directed you, Io imagine an ugly town. A most villainously ugly town it is, and owes all its ugliness to its builders. There are some sixty or seven!) houses, only two of which have had liie honor of being the handy w uk of Americans. The rest are all of .Mexican architecture and from such aichitetture,may Heaven, in its mrcv, hereafter deliver Texas. I despair of describing them, and shall not attempt i( hut of one thing 1 am certain, that an Indian wigwam, if not so large, has twenty times more cleanliness, taste, neatness and comfort than a Mexican In ue. Want of industry, want of lale. want r.f every thing th;l delight in rivihz-'d life, are prominently exhibited in ihes-e Mexican buildings at Victoria. Luckily

(he original inhabitants are gone but one Mexican family remaining, and Victoria may yet flourish under the auspices of an intellectual and refined population. Every house is now crammed with inhabitants refugee settlers from the San Antonio and the Nueces, who have fled eastwardly in order to have the protection of our army. They take possession of these big hovels, and being mostly fresh from the south of Ireland, and of the lower class of peasantry, stem to be quite at home in their new abodes of refuge. Fortu nately for us, they come supplied with all the milch cows they could bring along. Milk was an article much wanted by the soldiers, and as long as there w as any money ir. the army. our friends, the hish, did an excellent business in the milk line. Fifteen of my company were sick in the hospital, and boiled milk was recommended for the convalescent. For this I had to pay at from twenty-five tents to a dollar a qnait. I never could imagine that people born on the proverbially hospitable soil of "green Erin," could be such rascallj extortioners. As soon as I was invested witli the commandancy of the town, and had taken a bird's eye squin t at the situation of affairs, I made a representation to my friends, the milk-sellers, of what I considered their rascally want of conscience, in hopes they would seethe propriety of furnishing us with lailk in return for the protection we accorded to them. But I reckoned without my host. Milk, instead offal ling in price, rather rose and this obliged me to send out a sergeant with a party, and capture all the cows. We were now prepared, as I thought, to live at our ease, but I was miserabh mistaken. Platoons of Irish women, not in arms, but weaponed with abundance of Irish eloquence, broke in upon me, and forced me in part to rescind. "Och, Gineral, dear!" Who would not listen whencalled General? "Och, Gineral dear, and sure you would'nt he so cruel as to starve a poor family of innocent weans, that hav'nta hap'worth to eat, at all, at all, but jist their marnin's milk. God bless the good looking fice in ye "och! ye won't be hard hearted. Yere honor's got a tinder sowl ye won't persecute poor women

and children, that's lost their all by the blood-thirsty heathen?" Their rhet oric was unanswerable, and part of their cows were restored. We have now milk in abundance and beef and venison only requ ire a walk of a mile, and a good shot- If wp hao butter and lard to cook with our corn, we could live like kings. "No liquor is allowed in camp. have entirely forgotten the taste of the creature, though 1 cannot help remembering, at times, that there are such places in Cincinnati as coffee houses, and pleasant places, in sooth, they are ; and as soon after the fall of Matamoras as possible, with a furlough in my pock et, I shall do myself the honor of tast ing ajulep with you, in one of them. "Texas is, in reality, a country worth fighting for. Nature has done every thing for it. I have spent the heat of summer on its prairies, and have never enjoved such excellent health. Cay enne pepper grows every where wild. and my men supplied themselves with all spu e in the woods of the Coleto. Every thing grows here, and every thing grows to perfection. "My company have suffered consid cably fromacclamation,and one noble yo. g fellow, Thomas Benson, of Chev iot, in your county, I buried last Sun day. He has a brother John, in mv company, sick, but recovering; another brother in Matamoras, a prisoner, and anoiher in Cheviot. Pleas1 to have published in the Republican, his death, 27lii Aug., of billious fever, in trie v ictoria Iospilal. I send enclosed a certificate of the physicians, to show that he met with every attention. He is the only one we have yet lost by death. I acted as Chaplain at his funeral, and delivered an eulogium to his memory. His comrades were much affected, for he was universally beloved. "I have been to Goliad, and sworn vengeance over the grave of Disney and his butchered companions. Tinday of retribution is coming. Adieu, J. ALLEN." An anti-tobacco chewing society has been established somewhere North, by I ulies. One ofthe rules of the sisterhood is, lh.it if it can be proved that any member has been kissed bv a chezorsheis to be expelled. How man member will there be at the end of a twelve-month? Not a single one. Emigrants. The number of emi grants from Europe, to this and other cities of the United States duiing the present year, is estimated at 100.000. not including those who go to the Canada?. .V. Y. Express.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1836.

THE FOURTH VOLUME. The present number is the first of the fourth volume of the Rising Sun Times. Two years and six months have passed away since the paper was placed under my control ; and on looking back, I can see nothing in the course of my editorial career, which my conscience tells me I ought to regret. I have, however, thought and felt that this was not the post for me; and it was this feelinc tliat induced me last sum mer to offer my establishment for sale. No offer having been made which I could accede to, the idea of selling out wes abandoned, and I, of course, concluded to continue w here I was. In the brief space of time which I have conducted this paper, I have had probably as many zips and dozens as any other pei son similarly situated, ever had. At times, I sailed in the full tide of prosperity, and was cheered and applauded; and then again, I have been ridiculed, abused, and condemned, and that too by the same persons. Why this has been so, is not for me to say. But I am sure, doubly sure, that I have naver changed my principles, nor deserted the cause I first espoused. My paper shows for itself and a feeling of pride comes over me when I reflect that it affords inconteslible evidence that I have never changed; it still exists, and ")Vhcn I am dead, I wish no other Herald, No other speaker of my living actions, To keep mine hor.or from corruption." At the close of a volume,it is always expected that there will be some withdrawals. There have been more at the end of the 3d, than of any preceding volume of the Times. We cannot but regard this as evidence that those who have withdrawn are displeased with our course. We regret this, because we are sorry that our course could not, conscienciously, be shaped, to please every one. However, we do not murmur or complain at these withdrawals. No one is compelled to patronize ns -but every one is at liberty to withdraw when he complies with the terms. We make no promises for the future. Our patrons know what we are they know that we are determined to be fearless and independent; and if we are to be put dow n for being so, why so lei it be. There are other ways of living and supporting a family, besides printing a newspaper. At the samel however, we return our grateful acknowledgments for the patronage heretofore bestowed upon us. 0t5The attention of the public is solicited to the advertisement of Messrs. Grvhvm and Ikows, in to day's paper, for a sale of lots in the recently laid off addition to Rising Sun. No belter op portunity has lately occurred for a good investment of capital. THE MARKET. By a reference to the price current f will be seen that Flour has risen to S'7 50, and Wheat to $1 25. At Cin nnnati, flour is $7 25, and wheat the eame as here. The Gazette of the 8th s"ys 'A drove of hogs arrived yester day, the first this season the price asked was 7 cents. We are not advised of their sale.' CCrThe editor of the Charlestown Comet, says he has been presented with ;,n Irish potaloe weighing 3 lbs. 3 z. ; and asks "Who will beat that?''1 Why sir, we will; for we can show one from 'he farm of Mr. English, in this vicini- ')' which weighs four pounds. THE ELECTION. The returns of I he 1 residential election come in slowly. We have nothing official from any counties in this Slate, save our own. There are some rumors afloat, but we deem it best not to notice them. The news from Ohio favors the cause of Gen. Hariison. It seems to be the general opinion that he will get the electoral vote of that State. F rom Pennsylvania and Kentucky we have nothing worthy of note at present. I

The following is the official result of the election on Monday last, in the several townships of Dearborn county, for Electors of President and Vice President of the. United States.

Van Buren Harrison Electors. 196 116 44 83 194 65 246 106 49 5 61 33 Townships. Randolph, Union, Klectors. 201 GO Caesar creek, . 14 Clay, . . 6 Laughery, . 214 Sparta, . . 22 Lawrenceburgh, 169 Manchester, . 186 Miller, . . 56 Jackson, . 86 Kelso, . . 94 Logan, . .174 1282 1203 Van Buren majority, . 79 In Switzerland, we learn that Hani son's majority is 1 1 I. .uii vu.i,a(;k. We have contemplated a notice of our village for some time past, but il has been deferred until (he present, which, by-the-by, we conceive a verj good lime, as by giving a correct statement of the business of the place, it may induce mechanics, tradesmen, &c. to invest some of their capital at the sale of lots advertised to fake place on the 1st of next month, and become 'actual settlers.' RisIko Sun is most beautifully situated on the bank of the Ohio river, in Dearborn count v, Indiana. It has been said that a better situation for a town is not to be found on the river, from its head to the mouth. The high water of 1832, was not out of the banks al this place. The town has alwavs been remarkable for its health, as has also the surrounding country. The country for miles back, is settled by weal thy, indu-trious and intelligent Farmers, which, of course, is much in favoi ofthe present aud future prosperity of the town. The population of Rising Sun is between 1,000 and 1,200. It contains 1 cotton factory; 2 merchant flouring mills, and 1 in the vicinity, each running three pair of buhrs, and all driven by steam power; 2 taverns, 9 drygoods stores; 1 book and drug store; 1 clothing store; 1 boot and shoe store; 3 grocery and liquor stores; 2 grocery and provision stores; 2 practicing physicians; 1 lawyer; 1 silversmith and jeweller; 1 printing office; 1 hat factory; 1 chair factory; 3 saddlers; 4 tailors; 4 cabinet makers; 6 or 8 ca penfers and joiners; 2 shoemakers; 6 coopers; 2 blacksmiths; 2 tin and shee iron ware factories; 2 stone ware pot leries: 1 tannery; 4 bricklayers and plasteieis; 1 house, sign and ornamen tal painter; 1 painter and glazier; 1 soap factory; 1 carding machine; 1 ex tensive tobacco and cigar factory; 2 lumber merchants; 2 wagon makers; 4 draymen; 1 maiket house; 3 houses of public worship 1 for the Metho dists, 1 for the Presbyterians, and 1 for the Reformers; a fire and marine in sun-nce company; a town seminary, and also, the Indiana Teachers' Semi nary, an institution incorporated by the State, is located in this village. We believe (he foregoing io be a pret ty conect list ofthe number of the different branches of business pursued in the village; and it may be remarked that all are doing a very good business. In addition to the trade of the town the amount of country produce and ar ticles manufactured by our mechanics, and annually shipped down the river, is immense. riw-e articles comprise, principally, cabinet ware, stone ware tin ware, chairs, molasses barrels, to nacco, cigars, wagnns, &c. One thing in particular deserves to he said in praise ol the industry and business of the place; and that is, all are Hading upon their own capital; their resources are within themselves. While other towns are favored with bank facilities, and drive their trade on a fictitious capital, our merchants, mechanics, tradesmen, &c. have the actual capital, and little or no bank accommodations are asked for. Another thing may be said of our town, much to its advantage. We al lude to our Schools. The Rising Sun Seminary, is a plain, but spacious build

ing, capable of accommodating neaily, if not all, the children in town. In this institution, all the branches of a common education, for males and females, are taught; and young men prepared to enter College. We unJersland if is the intention of the Trustees of the Teachers' Seminary, to erect, in the course of next summer, a large and commodious building for that institution. At present, it is kept in one of the rooms of the Rising Sun Seminary. This institution is mainly designed to educate young men for the b usiness of professional teachers. Two steamboats have been built at this place, and ow ned by citizens. One of them plies as a daily packet between Rising Sun and Cincinnati. A third one will be finished here next spring. The prices for ali kinds of mechanical industry, are high; as al-o the wages of laborers. And in fine, piosperity reigns over our village and the surrounding country, in as high a dtgrce, as ovei any oiherectiou of the West.

"iiuat prices." In nearly every paper that comes to band the first thing that meets our view is an article under the above capiion. In some places flour is selling at 9 per barrel, wheat 2 per bushel, butler from 25 to 40 cents per pound, and every other article in proportion. At these rates we are not at all surprised at piinlers complainig, for there is no oilier class of mechanics throughout the country so much effected by an advance in the price of provisions as the publishers of country newspapers. All other mechanics can raise the price of their labor to meet the markets, as the case ma) require even the ''gails'" at Lowelll, "way dozen cos," latt ly had a turnout" on account of an additional 12 1-2 cents per wt.ek being added to the price of board while Hie printer is compelled (o stic k to the "old standby" of ". dollars per annum;" and, in many cases, when soliciting subscribers his ears are greeted with the little epistle, 'Q), I can't take your paper, Sir, it's entirely too small and the price is too high, 1 can get the Saturday Courier for two dollars a year and that's ae large agin as yourn." Now reader, how do you expect the publisher of a country newspaper to get along these hard times, not being able to raise the price of his paper, and at the same time having to compete with a number of eastern papers, w hich, by their extensive subscription list, can better be afforded on a mammoth sheet for two dollars per annum, than a country paper on a super royal sheet at the same price. Vtxay Times. COL. LANE. Together with other unpleasant Florida news received through the Charlesion newspapers, is that ofthe death of Col. Lane. A private letter was received in this city yesterday, stating that he had committed suicide. This melancholy intelligence, in which it was hoped there was some mistake, is now rendered certain. Col. Lane had been advanced by Gen. Jessup to the command of the friendly Creeks and a hundred regulars. With this body, it seems, he gallantly made his way to the banks of the Withlacoochee, from Tampa Bay, to co-operate with Gov. Call, who approached the river from the opposite direction. When he reached the river he found that G all had retrogaded 'o Ft. Diane, to which place he had orders to follow. He succeeded in exfricating himself from his difficult post, lion, and about two hours after his junction with General Call, at Fort Diane, tenriinated his life bv falling up on his sword. I he papers received give no light as. Io the cause of this distressing occurrence; oot even a conjecture is offered. Col. Lane was a young man ofhighi attainments and promise was indefa-. liguhle in his pursuit, and lull of menial and personal energy. This dreadful termination of his career, is still a heavier blow to his father, the Hon, Amos Lane, who had received intclligenre of the death of an accomplished daughter just before the close of the last session uf Congress. G7,fa. Absence of Mii. This complaint appears to be training ground all over 'he country. We have heard of two cases recently in this cily. A young rn. uied woman the of her dav. threw te. infant into a cooking stove, while She very aff ctionat. ly nurse 1 a leg of muMon. An elderly gentleman walk, ing along the street, look h dd of a cow's tail and gracelull placing it over ler hack exclaimed "madam nu hava dropped your veil." .V. Y. Trans,