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with him into exile, shared all his suffering, and returned home with him after 17 years absence from her native country. M- Chronicle, Juvenile Docility. A schoolmaster asked one of his boys on a sharp winters morning what was the latin for cold ; the boy hesitated a little : "What sirrah," said he, " cannot you tell ?" Yet sir," replied the boy, 1 have it at my finger's ends. Love overlooks trifles. A young gentleman who was extolling a lady's beauty Very much one of his companions allowed that she had very fine features, but a wretched set or teeth ; " very true" said the first, "but she is a fine woman in spite of her teeth."

THE WESTERN SUN VINCENNES, FEBRUARY 17, 1 8 1 6. On Monday, the 5th day of the present instant, the following persons were elected Trustees of the Borough of Vincennes for the ensuing twelve months, viz.__Charles Smith, Frederick Greater, E. Stout, John Ewing, Ellis McNamee, John D. May Owen Reilly, Mark Barnett, and Ambrose Mullet. uHP j. isusjpsai RICHMOND, January 9. Melancholy Catastrophe.__On the night of the lft mst, the dwelling house of Mr. Henry H. Burwell, of Mecklenburg county, was confirmed by fire, and lamentable to realate, fix of the family perished in the flames, viz Miss Mary Burwell, the elderly daughter of J. S. Burwell, esq. of Franklin, then on a visit; the infant child of mr. Peyton R. Burwell, who with his lady are now in Gloucester; and four fervant maids, Mrs. Burwell died on the next day and Mr. Burwell the day after, of the burns they received in escaping through the devouring element. The fire was discovered about midnight, which seems to have commenced at the stair case, and had made such progress as almost to cut off the possibility of escaping that way. Mr. Burwell did succeed in passing through the flames with his wife, but they were so severely burnt as to sink under the afflication. The family were sleeping in the second story. Miss Martha Burwell saved herself by jumping out of an upstair window, and was caught by a fervant woman --the fortunately received but litte injury. Mr. M. Hepburn, also escaped in the same way, and was much bruised. Fortunately Mrs. Burwell the elder, it Miss Jane were from home, Mr. H. H. Burwell was in the 35th year of his age, and had been married only three months. DOYLESTOWN, (Penn.) Jan. 9 Distressing Fire __On Sunday evening last, the house of Mr. Abraham Banner, in Hilltown township, was destroyed by fire. It was a large new stone building, and Mr. Benner's loss must be very considerable--but it is rendered peculiarly afflicting by the circumstance of his two children, one five and the other eight years of age, perished in the flames! The family except the children, were on a visit at a neighbours' when the fire took place, and its origin has not been ascertained. DIED, on the 8th day of December last, of a wound received the preceding day, in a duel with a fellow student of Carlisle college. John Corbin, the eldest son of a major Richard Corbin, of Lanesville, a young gentleman of most pleasing manners and promising acquirements. When the aged sink into the tomb, we bow in submission to inevitable destiny; when the slow progress of disease steals away the young, even then we do not refeuse to be comforted--but when a son, the fondest hopes of his devoted parents, one who had been reared with the most pleasing anticipations, and gazed at in the ardor of parental affection, until tears have started to the eye, is snatched to an

untimrh' praer, cut ff by violence in the bloom ot S0a thr fp r 1 1 1 tidr .! y.u'h and vinr, ct- manhood had np-nrd o his h-rjp.whrre (h .11 the burftirg hearts of an 4nfcmn.te t ithei nd trndrr mother find gMtt Mi r fcene of fuch poignant sfHiAion mull touch every boTom, fi kdeep in the l0fA)ry, ai d (rca 4il tu! wr ning t Jfn followr rs of th t treachernlit phantom that leads to brjudr. rd f .itucg to dclhoy. Rich. Enq

NOTICE To all to whom it may concern, whereas I intend setting out for Philadelphia about the 15th of March next, I wish all those who stand indebted to me by note or book acount, to call previous to that time and settle off the fam__all those who comply with the above notice will be advantaged thereby, as a credit of 9 months will be given to all such from the commencement of their accounts, on any articles which I may have on hand, I also wish to inform my customers, and the public in general, that I will take Bills on the Bank of Vincennes, in preference to any other for debts due, or any article I have on hands. I have now for sale a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, and intend keeping as general an assortment as can be expected in this country--all those who wish to purchase for cash in hand shall have a liberal discount. W. Lagow February 15, 1816 1 1-4C For Sale or Rent. THAT valuable house and lot lying on the second street back from the Wabash, and immediately opposite H. Lasselle's tavern.--A great bargain, and a liberal credit for a great part of the purchase money may be had__the situation is eligible for a large family or boarding house, and handsomely enclosed__for particulars enquire of Vincennes, Feb. 16, 1816 11-4t I will also dispose of the adjoining house, at present occupied by Samuel Bruner, as a hatters shop. J. B. ,7 Land for Sale. THE undersigned is an notified to sell several tracts of land situated in the donation survey between the Wabash and White river; also several tracts located within the limits of the reserve made by the government for old claims. He believes the present time favorable to the seller and those disposed to purchase, and will receive Bills of the Bank of Vincennes, and other good paper in payment, from any person applying at his dwelling in Vincennes. Will. Mc Intosh Advertisement THE Indians have sent in a strayed or stolen light sorrel mare, light colored d Uli h ! I ) f I m rr, ! i h colored mane, white stripe in the forehead, several saddle marks, about 14 hands high, 5 or 6 years old--the owner by proving his property will be referred to the creature by JOSEPH BARRON Interpreter. Vincennes Feb. 15, 1816 11-2t Last Notice All those indebted to the late firm of Jones & Dubois are for the last time requested to come forward on or before the 10th day of March next and pay off their respective balances, as after that time all delinquents will have to settle with a better collector. Wil. Jones February 12, 1816. 1l-4t "7 or Look Here ! For Sale a large quantity of young APPLE-TREES. Of a superior quality for terms apply to the subscriber, Beffeton, Westunion. Adam Galagar February 14, 1816 11-3t Administrators' Notice LL persons having demands against the estate of Christopher Wyant, they are hereby requested to present them properly authenticated for settlement previous to the fifth of March next.--All those indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward and make payment by the said fifth day of March next, as suits will indiscriminately be commenced against all delinquents after that date. W. R. McCALL JOHN WYANT Admininstrators January 23, 1816.

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Navy Commissioners' Office Washington January 4, 1816. commissioners of the Navy are willling to contract for, and will pay the current market price, for sail cloth manufactured in the U. States of a quality equal to the best Ruffian or English canvas. The cloth must be fabricated of hemp grown in the U. States, and must 1. Be twenty inches wide. 2. Must contain the same number of threads that Ruffian or English canvas, of the fame number and width, contains. 3. Must weigh as much per square yard as a square yard of Ruffian or English canvas weighs. 4. A strip of an inch wide and fix feet long must be of sufficient strength to bear a weight equal to 300 pounds. 3. Each bolt must contain forty yards and have the name of the manufacturer or manufactory stamped on it, with the weight and number of yards and 6. A blue thread must run through the whole length of the chain, one inch and a quarter from the selvage. Persons willing to contract for a supply of canvas of the above description are desired to send their proposals, sealed, to this office on or before the 4th day of March next, and they will be careful to mark on the envelope the words "Proposals for a supply of canvas." Such as are disposed to enter largely into the business, may calculate on the engagement of the U. missioners, for, acting on behalf of the U. States, they feel a strong desire to promote the manufacture of American Canvas, and will use it for all the purposes of the navy. They do not with, however, to contract with one concern or company for a larger supply of canvas, annually, than the following number of bolts of the different kinds and qualities to wit : 150 bolts of No. 1. 125 No. 2, 100 No. 3, 100 No. 4, 75 No. 5, 75 No. 6, 67 No. 7 67 No. 8. Nor for a smaller supply, annually, in the like cafes, than the following number of bolts of the different kinds and qualities, to wit : 75 bolts No. 1, 62 No. 2 50 No. 3 50 No. 4 37 No. 5, 37 No. 6, 37 No. 7 S3 No. 8. If the terms Hifferehl kt 's and eu li'ies, to I Vn. I, n No. 2 ' 50 No. 3, 37 No. 5,o7 No. 6, 37 No. 7, of any of the proposers are accepted the Commissioners will forward a contract to be daly signed by the party; who must also be obligated with two competant securities, in double the value of the contract for the faithful performance of each and every part of it. INO. RODGERS, President of the Board. Shoulder Arms. All persons living public arms and accoutrements in their possession living at a distance, who may find it inconvenient to deliver up to the same to the commanding officer at fort Knox, will without It delay deliver them to the following persons a who are authorized by me to receive them and receipt for the same--viz. in the settlement of Busseron, Joseph Shaw__at Emmerson's mill, Thomas Emmerson--on the river Dushe, Benj. V. Berkes--at PrinceJ town, Gibson county, George W. L. Jones --on the Saline road, below Princetown, John W. Maddox--on the Ohio river, D. Grass, esquire--the above named gentlemen will be good enough to use their exertions in obtaining all the arms in their respective neighborhoods, and forward them as soon as a sufficient number can be col-lected--they shall be sufficiently rewarded for their trouble. JOHN T. CHUNN Maj. Commanding fort Knox. Vincennes, Feb. 7, 1816 TAKE NOTICE. All persons in, and adjacent to the county of Clark, (Indiana Territory) are directed to deliver over to Messrs Berthedes & Son, Commission Merchants in Shippingport, all Arms and Accoutrements the property of the U. States, which they may have in their possession--And all other persons in said Territory, having in their possession U. States' Arms and AccoutreI ments which can be more conveniently deposited at Vincennes than at Shippingport, are directed to deliver the same to the commanding U. S. officer of Fort Knox, who is authorised to pay all reasonable charges of transportation. Those who fail avail themselves of this opportunity of restoring to the U. States such public property, will be dealt with as the law directs. By order of the Dept. of War. R. D. RICHARDSON. Capt. U. S. Ordinance Louisville, (Ky.) Jan. 27, 1816 l0-7w PRINTING IN ALL ITS VARIETY, N FATTY AND ACCURATELY EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE.

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Now purchase Cheap Goods. IN thr cornri ito'r, adiojping the new brn k M.,rk-t houfe , and luarly eppo fuc Mr. Greate t tavi r, JOHN EWING Has opened an rjttenfivt af,o clnice ilTirt-m-nt nf Seasonal ostd Necessary Gds. His iff rmr i of Groceries Dry Goods, and

Hardware, Ts as rmrp'e - s it ronld be rrodrred i the tnkri ol Pi iladrlphia and Bsittsuwffj ano witn fareeru 'tuarr. d: ware, Shoes of rfr i x ki d. Wcoi, tu and Beaver Hats cr.d Hatter's Team Iron Monkery of rvery dtscr pticn, dil SOftS of rus?:s. Aeo'f and Women $ Saddfef. and Saddlery f A'atls.frotn Ad to ' M assorted 7 in smre, Wa vers Kccds, Schoei Books, rf tery denrminatioft$ Stationery U';r.u. tv Gluts. Costings &i fc Hr thinks the t mnt nd thr nrih nic fWhofe ;;f; he hs p rtitol tly endeavored to prov ! foi w M fiiuj ir litf fToetrm nft aim i every arttel ti ev can r'nire. iTT7. EWING m. fi t lcUul!v inforniS thr public, tht It fl) 11 br hi e- dravor to krrp general asoftment, and f 11 as chrap us hr i an -ft rd. Hr will Trcive in p m nt 11 merchantahli Fi"! St vkma that m v hr i ft" red it a f.u p-n : a!f drirrl V nf n H .mc, i Van I d. K k and T low.-.H- arould ntr e for ?", rhliv-r Hr iif'rr th- ft vtfrv I I If tferr he y rrr1rr !jrpVfrr) fn raifr ft p of I'ohacco, ht will enci Uf frr, hv t pin r a r "ii r. N. B yFW ALMiyr-s f.,r tbe r, fu:1 R vrar, A n-rico n- Du"h. 4-tf V iiicmn. D . 29, IN 15. FOR SALE, Ghr p f r rrh fi R rr,si ' OX $ TERM ( i i i aBrh ' m i ot i v- ynr.t hftf"3 and fCCTL te, a; n.:.y bt fi fun ihe purcnaief. JOHN MYFR. Vinernnrsl H r. 19 'l8!5. 4-3t Look Uvrc. A FTKH .. fufo nfi. n of VunV-fs f r ! me "Pi ( afi"m.rd h- n i To fi ion, fuhf, rihi r pp tr. forni h fa .r ni 'h!!r th t h h S acpai n rtim' c ) hp(i i e fs . an,f h.-s oi h-nd. ail rxp- aJ r rril rlv t V p a Lrr fupply i t h .:s of the 5r0 rjuality. R. P. Price. February 5, !816. I0-3C Worth Alte?ding ToISH Li fT r f .1 I CO thr , ,h fl brdei . at ih- nrt houfe do- r, dv i g th etfnls ' h n o BOfnHn nf ?.ol School Boohs. Paper, Clocks, Jumper Berrien ar.d Boltiiis Cloths. i-jjrrnirrs oi nitrm a(ii"S ana urr.er, iinir. oi icirrc nioiurs win nr iiven cnoie above that turn a credit of fiv- months, n:oi executing i ote and good fecuriry on 1 he day ct f ilr. B. V. BECKfcS, Crier. F hru ry. I I 6. fCWJ-tP 9"t Ty yolice. JH F .1? V. V. V TjpMjW n l! p rfoos from takirt? Sl'FmL COAL frm J frph Str-.ly'i ( oal bSn thr Wrf fork cf White- r:v. r, (chPr. cf th- Lots tht contetns thr Coil re 132. 133, md 134.) without fir ft rominsi to me and obtaining a wrrtrn piiv-iek-e. i hofe who havr taken Co-d f'om that h"!k are rrqr, Ord to Cft'I and p y for it, or fuits vdl oe cemmrnced againtt theai. PETFW JONRS, Agent for the prnprittnTm JsmjAry Z, I H i 6. 8-3 1 Debtors Take Care. A, l. pr if.wi inch I trd t,- th- foi fen! er irr rrqti-fted to Come f. rrvid -aid f ttlr fF th- it -ir 0 ts ') h- 5th d -v t,f f t.ru'y nrX' r' f- w ho f : o romp?vUrith this n-Mir. Will after Cbftt Ca'e hVC to frttle wi:b anMTiiT. J. P. Mc.DONAl D. J a f ury 25. 1 1 I 5. 8-3t Blank Note Rooks, For sale at this office, also Blank Check B'joks, and Checks in sheet. MAG1H I'M K BLANKS For aaJc au tbia occ