Rising Sun Times, Volume 4, Number 158, Rising Sun, Ohio County, 19 November 1836 — Page 2

EXTK.VORDIXAUY BALLOON ASCENSION IN ENGLAND. We have before us in a late number of (be London Courier an account of a most extraordinary balloon ascension. No less than nine persons ascended at the same time the balloon was 175 feet in circumference, and CO feet in height. It is composed of 2,000 3 arils of silk, and when inllated will contain 20,000 feet of Gas. We copy the account of the ascent: Bkkncll. "Oa no previous occasion in the annals of aerostation has public curiosity been so strongly excited as on lb- i ol the ascent of the stupendous 'Royal Vauxliall Balloon,' which took place yesterday, from the above fashionable gardens. Although the price of admission had boon increased to half a crown, long before the doors wore o pened, which was not until half past one o'clock, a large number of persons were in, wailing for admission. On the doors being thrown open, the balloon was found to be already two-thirds inllated, the process, from the extraor

dinary size of the machine, having commenced as early as ten o'clock. About two o'clock, a sudden chance took place in ihe weather, and from that hour until half past four o'clock, it rained incessantly; but the ardor of the lovers of aerostatics appeared to be nothing daunted by the outward occurrence, for they flocked into the gardens regardless of the 'pelting of the pitiless storm,' many elegantly dressed women not even opening their parasols lo shield them from Ihe rain, for fear ofobscuring their view of the balloon. Shortly after four o'clock, a favorable change appeared on the face of the heavens, at which lime the balloon assumed the form of an immense pear. About half past four o'clock, the rain having subsided, preparations for the ascent were commenced; they, however, occupied nearly two hours, .the power of the balloon several times raising a large part of the L. division of police, w ho had hold of the netting from the ground, notwithstanding near thirty half hundred weights were also attached by ropes to kthc stupendous machine. At hve o clock a large par ty of the nobility were admitted bytickets within the arena, where the inflation took place. Among them were the Duke of Beaufort, Lord Palmerston, the Karl of Coventry, with a par ty of ladies, Lord and Lady Ch.uleville, Count dOrsay, Sir William Abdy, Colonel and the Hon. L. Stanhope, Captain H lute, Ogle, Sloplord, c. Shortly afterwards the car, which, on account o( the weather, had been strip ped of its splendid purple velvet covering and gilded eagle's heads, was brought forward with only a covering of scarlet cloth, and attached lo the ring to which the ropes of the netting had been fastened. Twenty-four b;:gs of ballast each weighing fourteen pounds, were put within it, as were al so six carrier pigeons, and a number of other articles. At twenty minutes to 6 o'clock every tlr.ngbcing then ready the following persons then cntcicd the car: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green, Mr. J. Green, dpt. Currie, Mr. Kdwin Gye, one of the proprietors ot Ihe Gardens, Mr. Hughes, another gentle man connected with the Gardens, and two other gentlemen, of the names of Sbccl and Holland, as we are informed. Two strong ropes were thru attached one on car h side of the car, which were each held by upwards of fifty persons, on which Mr. C. Green commenced trying the power of the balloon, when he soon discovered he had got too much gas. After letting a considerable quan tify escape, lie called his niece, Mis? Miry Ann Green, daughter of Ihe lite Mr. Wm. Green, who immediately, and apparently very gladly, obeyed the summons, and jumped into the car. making the ninth adventitious spirit within its crowded interior. The word was then given for the ropes to be loosened, but before that could bo done. the rope across the hoop by which Ihe neck ol the hailoon is lastencd, broke with a loud snap. The damage was, however, soon rep ined, and alter Mr. Green had allowed some of the. Gas lo escape, the signal gun was fired, and exactly at a quarter past six the mag-mli'-pnt machine quilted terra tnma, amidst he spontaneous cheers of ihe as sembled company, the bind playing 'God save the King.' Al this moment the interest of ihe scene was most in tense; every spectator showed by his countenance the anxiety which he fell for t lie situation of the aeronauts. No praise can be too great for the coolness and piesence of mind displayed by Mr. Green in this somewhat trying situation. He gave his directions in a manner that inspired the crew of his comparative frail vessel wilh confidence in his management, and, as it were, anticipated their security from accident and

dangers. The ascent was most magnificent ; directly the word was given to cast off the rope by which the balloon was restrained, it shot with velocity, from the earth, and mounted high in the mid-air, in the direction of Tunbridge, shifting its course from east to south east. The shouts of the multitude, and the clang of the instruments of Ihe military band which was stationed in thegiounds, accompanied its (light. The a?ronautsmoved their hats and flags, and continued rapidly to raise. A grander sight can hardly be conceived. The descent look place at half past seven o'clock the same evening, several miles from the starting place, and all the persons safe and well. FOREIGN EMIGRATION. It is with the highest satisfiction we have perceived of late that the community is gradually beginning lo awaken (o ihe importance of a subject which it has too long neglected. It was hardly possible to suppose

that the commotions which have so much disturbed the public tranquility, could fail of opening the eyes of our re flecting citizens to the learlul connex ion which the rusti 01 emigration 10 this country may have with our political interest and prosperity. We understand, accordingly, that petitions are in circulation in ibis city and in other large towns praying Con gress for such an alteration in our uat uralization laws as shall prolong the term reouircd for admission lo the right of citizenship of twenty-one years The evils which the petitions seels: to obviate, have been for a long time -ilcnlly accumulating, until they are now beginning to display themselves with the most alarming energy A multitude of causes have hitherto combined lo divert ihe public attention, and permit the malady to progress with secret yet rapid advances. The fervor of political excitement has engrossed the feelings of our citizens; our national pride, loo has been interested. To be Ihe last asylum on earth for suffering persecuted freedom, has been a reflection dear to thelieart of Ihe philanthropic American. Thus in the exulting ardor of our national feeling we have neglected the cooler decision of a discriminating consideration for Ihe public welfare. We have been impetuous in our zeal to welcome Ihe emigrant to our bosom, but have been perfectly indifferent to his future destination, or Ihe influence for good or for evil, he cannot fail of exerting in Ihe community. But the evil has now reached its crisis. It is evident we can no longer fold our hands and sleep with impunity over a subject soexlensiveand momentous. It brings with it a train of portentous consequences which calls aloud for the immediate inspection of the public. The amount of emigration to our country has for the last ten years augmented in geometrical progression. The little stream has swelled into a torrent, which threatens to sweep all before it. We have become the recep tacle for the redundant population of Europe, and every wind that blows across the Atlantic is wafting lo our chores Ihe wretched multitudes that are flying from the distress of the old woild lo seek refuge in the new. Were it the number alone of this vast army thus annually landing upon our shores, it would be sufficient to alarm ihe apprehensions of the patriot. Never sinee the fanatical enlhusiam which set all Europe in motion to recover the holy sepulchre from the grasp of the Infidel, has any thing been known like it. The epidemic phrenzy of western emigration has rapidly pervaded the nations of the Eastern Continent and they are pouring in upon us a population which, like the Goths and Vandals, will ere long overthrow the country ol their adontion. unless some salutary restraint can be imposed 10 their cmi gration. But it is the character of the great portion of those who now emigrate to onr country which calls most loudly for some r.ew measures lo be taken both for their welfare and that of the nation itself. And it is upon this that we rhieflvinist. To enact law forhirfin? them to land among us would be, if not impolitic, at least unjust, and in compatible with our free institutions, but to impose restraints, such as depriv ation of the right of suffrage until after a naturalization of twenty one years, would, we conceive, be an advantage both lo them and ihe countrv. Itv it the safety and continuance of our civil and religious privileges wnnM hp spcured both to them and IK. aiii-t t lipir children, when they arrive at the age of manhood, would possess, all the rights of other native born Americans. e wish not to be understood adocung ny r"y whatever. Our

sentiment are purely our own, indepen

dent of any other motives save those of anxious desire for the good 01 the count ry . JVero York Star, From Texas. The New Orleans Standard says: The Texian army is encamped on the Labaca river, in two brigades, of 2,200 men, under uencrais Rusk and Green. All the men are volunteers from ihe United States the Texians having retired to their farms, reported to be in high cultivation, wiin good crops. A Texian armed vessel lately cruised along the coast of Mexi co, without meeting wiin a Mexican vessel. The Texians are now equipping two armed vessels at Galveston, the schooner De Kalb, to carry eighteen guns, and the schooner Viper, late ly the Passaic of JNew Urleans. tin persons engaged in the attempt to rescue Santa" Anna have been liberated, except Bartholomew Pages, who was condemned to be hung The message of President Burnet to the Congress of Texas, has been re ceived in this city. It is a sensible document, presenting a prettly full expose of this internal condition of thai country. Congress convened on the 3d. of October. Richard Ellis was chosen President of the Senate and Ira Ingram, Speaker of the House. The vote for General Houston as President stood 3395, and for Austin, the next highest candidate 581. The vote for maintaining the present constitution was 3199, and lor giving conventiona power to Congress to alter it 223. The vote in favor of annexing Texas lo Ihe United States was 3279, and in favor of a separate republic 91. The perusal of the first Presidentia Message lo the second Independen Republic on this continent, is well calculated to excite the attention, and the hopes of the patriot and statesman Cincinnati Chronicle. From Mexico. The schr. Creole Capt. Cormier, arrived at N. Orleans on the 16th ultimo, and 15 days from Tampico. We learn, says the Louisi ana Advertiser, that the Mexicans are commencing operations in good car nest. Capt. Cormier states that, pre vious to his departure, news had reach ed Tampico, that 6,000 men were on their march from the city of Mexico for St. Louis de Potosi; the 1,500 men who have been under training at Tarn pico, were also to march for the same place, and form a junclion wilh them He also relates, that besides the above mentioned, numerous volunteer compa nies are said to be marching from dif ferent parts ot the country, to, that when united they will make a very for midable force. He confirms the state ment made in last Saturday's paper namely, lhat whatever dissenlions or party feelings may exist among the Mexicans, in other respects, they ap pear to be unanimous in the prosecu tion ot this main object. Captain C represents Tampico as perfectly Iran qml. Coinage. The whole coinage of the United States from 1795 to the pre ent time, amounts to about $21,000,000 in gold, $41,133,632 in silver, about 9,000,000 has been coined since the alteration of the standard value in 1834. The new coinage of the eagle dollar, as well as the cold eagle, wil probably be in circulation by the. 3d of March next. Within the past seven and a half years, 3,092,112 quarter dollar pieces have been coined, 7,385,o0 dimes, and 10,287,700 half dimes 'Government have it in contemplation,' I it .1 i)s ine uiooc, 'to issue inree new coins to lake the place of the cent. which is too bulky and unsightly for sucn a use. These are to be made of a mixture of silver and copper; one. the half cent, will be the size of a silver half dime ; the cent piece will be of the size of Ihe ten cent; and the two and a half cent piece will be of the size of a quarM tit ier dollar. Cunning. A short time since Hi eh Constable Hays went to search a house. wnere a man was robbed ol a hundred dollar bill. After a strict search he was about to leave the premises with out success, when he suddenly turned to the old woman in attendance, and giving her his hand wished her good bye. In so doing, the crafty oflicer drew a tailor's thimble from her finger, in which was hidden the identical note! This worthy functionary has obtained such a knowledge of human nature, in consequence of his long practice, that he is almost omnicient. A". Y. Paper. A destructive fire occurred in Louis ville on Sunday night the 30th ult., which consumed several buildings. and among others the Presbyteriar. Church on Fourth street, (in the steeple of which was the town clocks un der the charere of the Rev. V. 1 Breckenridge. Lossestimated at 20.000- Madison Banner.

INDIAN TREATIES.

Mackinac, Sept. 17. There are now on this island about 4000 Indians, and 500 half breeds, assembled for the purpose of completing their treaty of session. 1 he treaty was made in Washington last winter, and by it Ihe Chippewa and Ottawa nations cede to the United Statei all the land lying between lakes Huron and Michigan, norm ot urana river on one siae, thunder Bay river on the other, and all Ihe lands lying north of lakes Huron and Michigan, west of the straits ol St. Mary, and east of the Chocolate river, on lake Superior. The price paid is $2,000,000. The Indians set apart 300,000 ol their money to pay their debts, and $250,000 as gratuity lo their half breed relatives. 1 he former matter is undergoing tne examination 01 Mr. oncooicrafl, the Indian agent, Major W biting of the United States army, and John V. Ldmonds, Jbsq. Ihe commissioners appointed under their treaty. The latter matter is under ihe supervision of Mr. Edmonds alone. They have also the joint duly to perform of dislribu ling the Indians $150,000 worth of goods, and about $70,000 in money. All these constitute an arduous duty, and necessarily delay the execution of the treaty. When I arrived here, about the 27 ih ultimo, there were about 2000 Indians assembled. They had free access to the trader's stores, and scenes of rioting and drunkenness were exhibited. Such arrangements were however made that since the lsl instant, no liquor has been sold to the Indians, and they are as or derly and well behaved as can be re quired. Before the 1st, one could hear the sounds of revelry all night long; but now you can pass along their lod ges in the evening, and be unconscious (were it not for the appearance here and there of a lighted tent) there was an Indian on the island. Some of the bands have already received their pre senls and money, and have returned home, and not an instance is known of a drunken Indian. This is an unparalleled slate of things. It has been universally the case, when the Indians assembled either to make or complele a treaty, or to receive their annuities, that they indulged very free ly in the use of liquor, and v iolence and bloodshed frequently ensued. This has heretofore been supposed to be un avoidable. But the contrary experi ment has now been tried, and has sue ceeded lo admiration. It is mainly ow mg in this instance to the agent, M Schoolcraft, (who is well known to the reading public for his scientific arrangmenls,) and he has been heartily secon ded by the traders and inhabitants here and of course by the gentlemen associ ated with him in the execution of the treaty Grain in the United States. The following is taken from a late number of the Fredericksburgh Arena Much curiosity has been exhibited to know the average annual amount of grain produced in the United States. lhere is no data which enables us lo ariive at an accurate result; but ihe fll : :i . -i uiiuw wiuie, 11 is saia, presents as close an appioximation as the circum stances of the case w ill permit. Indian Corn, .100,000.000 50,000.000 : 50,000,000 20,000.000 1 ,000,000 Wheat, Rje, : Oats, : Barley, The Execution. Last Friday D; vid Work was executed in the vicinity of Somerset for the murder of a boy in mis county, un the gallows he dis played the same (earless demeanor thai distinguished his conduct during his trial and imprisonment. Some per sons entering his dungeon, merely lo gratify curiosity (of which he was aware, and with w hich he was not pleasi . 1 ... en,; one 01 tne oldest advanced, savinp. nil' l J T - oik, your aays are short, now.1' "Not at all," was the cool retor t, "(hey are as long as they always have been al this season of Ihe year." Just before being launched into eternity he ridim. led with a laugh the feeling produced among the spectators by his awful con dition. When his time" had nearly expired, the sheriff observed to him" ibt he had but ten minutes more ihU 8;lo of eternity, advising him to make good use of them. "Pshaw!" said lbP h;.r,l. ened villian,"five minutes are enough. Lancaster Ohio Express. Bickneli's paper has thefollowine paragraph. No other Philadelphia paper makes mention of Ihe report: we understand Irom good authori ty, that the Directors of the Bank of ine u. Stales have it m contemplation to propose lo our State Legislature, at their next session, lo abandon ihir charter, providing the bonus which has been paid to the Slate, be return,! the Bank."

A CERTAIN CURE FOR CHOLERA.

A correspondent of the New York American, communicates the following important cure for Cholera: New experiments made lately in France for the cure of Cholera, have been successful in many cases considered incurable The remedy is very simple: it consists in putting the sick person into a warm bath of very salt water. Bodies alrea dy much discolored, have been left three hours in a bath of lhat kind, kept constantly very warm; the progress to return to life was very astonishing. the color changing every half hour till they had resumed their former whiteness. The physician can easily judge of the length of time the balh is required. The causes of the change are these: warmth opens the pores of the skin, and as the salt has the property of liquifying the coagulated blood, it causes the blood congealed in the veins to resume it ordinary course towards the heart, and thus prevents death. Mysterious. Mr. George W. Britton, a merchant of New Washington, in this county, left his residence we are informed on the 2d inst., with Ihe intention of going to Louisville to purchase goods. He did not return at the" time he was expected, and a messenger was despatched to Louisville in search of him. It was found upon enquiry thai he had left his horse in Jcffersonville and proceeded lo Louisville, selected his goods and directed them to be packed but did not pay for them; came back to Jeffersonville on Thursday evening, and returned immediately to Louisville, since which he has not been heard of. He had about him a considerable amount of money, and a check on Ihe New Albany Bank for five hundred dollars, w hich was presented at the counter of the bank, by an individual whose appearance excited suspicion, and payment was refused. This circumstance connected with the fact, that no information could be had of him, either in Louisville or in Jeffersonville where he had left his horse, forces upon his friends the melancholy conclusion that he has been robbed and murdered. There is about Louisville a band of robbers whose acts of daring villanyare not excelled in any country. We have never thought that the authorities of that city were sufficiently vigilent in fereting out and delecting those illians. A few more such cases as this of Mr. Britton is supposed to be, will arouse Ihe indignation of the community, and force upon the city such regulations as will give safety to the lives of those who visit it. Charleston Indianian. Public Revenue. The Treasurer reports forty-six millions of dollars in the treasury, on the first inst. It will doubtless be fifty millions on Ihe first of the new year. What works of public improvement, of charity, science and learning, may not be promoted by the $3,000,000 of this surplus treasure, which will belong lo the state of Ohio, when the distribution is made. Cincinnati Chronicle. LoUISVlLLE,ClXClNNATI, AND CARLESton Rail road. Scarcely a doubt remains that Ihe $4,000,000, of stock required to be taken in this company to secure its charter, has been taken. From the information already received it is supposed that the subscriptions in South Carolina alone have been $3,000,000. The most skeptical begin now to believe that this road will be made. With ourselves, it has never been doubted. ib. Insurance o. lives. A recent occurrence in connection, with this sub ject, is worthy of remark (says Ihe Nauonai intelligencer) as a caution to lliose who hold policies of insurance: A clerk in the General Post Office had insured his life some eighteen months ago for seven years (navable an nually) fop one thousand dollars, with the Baltimore Life InsuranceCompany, for Ihe use of his family; he paid the premium (19,20) for the first yerr, but neglected to pay for the second year when due, by which neglect the policy became void. He died suddenly a few days ago. leaving a wife and several small children a charge upon a friend less world, wholly unprovided for, and in very deep distress. On learning their condition the company with a libcrality truly rnmmendible. voluntarily sought the afflicted widow and tendered to her a donation of $100, which was gratefully accepted. Foreign Wheat. Since Ihe first of January last, 163,000 bushels of forign wheat have been imnoited into Baltimore. It is stated, in the New York Time that seventeen hundred homes and stores have been erected or are going up, in that city, since the lit of January latf