Western Sun, Volume 7, Number 16, Vincennes, Knox County, 23 March 1816 — Page 3

A gentleman in Louifiana, we arc informed by a corrcfpoiulent in that country, has recently written a work, the ohjeel of which is to prove, that the Miffippi may be reduced within its banks, and that the fwamp of Louifiana may he rendered dry and habitable ; which the author conceives he has completety eftablifhetl. He has alfo formed an eftimate of the quantity ofhi)or neceflary for the above purpofes, and computes lhat part of it which will fall u ithin the State of Louifiana at lefs than has already been expended on the levees. The moft practicable means of accomphlhing the above purpofes are laid down, as he conceives with clear nefs and preci (lion. The neceiTary works for this purpofe, he further contends, ought to be immediately commenced becaufe in cafe of del ly the country will iustain an annual deterioration. It is faid this Work is to be publifhed. Nat. Int.

GENERAL cJACKSON: Accompanied by fc vcral oflicers of the U. S. army, left this place for Mobile, on Monday laft. We are unacquainted with the objects of his vifit to that point. But prefume it is for the purpose ofeftabliflung fortifications, 8rx. Wh?g,

The Florid a We have feeti a letter from a gentleman of respectability to another in this city, dated Amelia Ifland Januar y 19, 1816, which Kates that the intelligence received from Havanna at that place, is of fueh a nature that it is confident!) believed the Tloridas will loon be in polfcfiion of the Britilh Sav. Hep. War between England and Spain. Charleston, Jan. i t. Capt. Hill, of the schr. Weazle, arrived at this port yeftc rday morning, in 12 days from Cape Nichola Mle, informs us that juft before hr left there, a fchr. from lamiaoa bound to Cape Francois, put in to land a pauenger who was charged with bufinefs with the Haytian Government. They informed that a war was immediately e;p? c!ed between Greal Britain and Spain. Cant. H. alfo lays, that the officers ot the Britilh Ooop of war Carnation whtch had been in at the Cape for fame days, reported that they had a iimiiar exp: elation. We arc truly happy to Rate that a gentleman has been c ommifli Oned by the goverement to proceed to the Indian tribes on our frontit r for the purpofe of dueling the liberation ot prifoners taken during the hue war, il any can be lound. From information recently received we entertain ftrotig hopes that our fellow citizen Major Graves, is Rill alive and that the agent now appointed will fucceed in procuring his releaft with others, who may be in bondage. R p iter. From the Wafliinton CityGazt tie. From a Correspondent. More Depredations and Injuries by the Spanit i ds. By the lalt accounts from the Spanilh M;une, ma S intha Martha it is evident that feme American vcireib which roicred into the bar

bor of Carthgena after the surrender of that place have been k ized, and their crews lmpriloned and kept in irons in their horrible dungeons ; that many have died and others are fuMerins the moll cruel treatment by the Spanilh authorities. It feems that the Spandli government has refolved to carry on the war in South America without any refpeel to the laws of civilized nations. We do not pretend to investigate their conduct in regard to the improper kind of warfare w ith the revolted people. The ancient practice of Spain has been conitantly in oppnfition to the dicl ites of humanity & the doctrines of the moll: revered publicitts. The infernal fpirit of the duke of Alva has always prelided over the council of that government in cafe ofrebt llion We cannot but confider with the greateft indignation the tortures & horrors committed w ith the migraine prifoners w ho arc o unfortunate as to full into their grafp How revolting and contrary are fuch cruelties to the laws universally obferved M de Vattel, book 3 chap. 18 $294. has dt monflrated in a confpicuous and manly way. Our objeel is now however, to dwell upon the proceedings ot the Spanilh authorities in Carthagena, rclpecling our citizens and their property. It is well known that the full regency of Spain during the late war with France declared all the ports of Venezuela in a Rate o! blockade on account ol the rebellion ot thole provinces. The ports of New Grenada were not comprifed in that decree or if it was the cafe the blockade never has been carried into execution. Our citizens were of courle permitted to trade w ith the revolted countries, as there was no naval or land force to hinder the free intercourfe. WhtUever the citizens of the U. S. were not engaged in that operation (o fu- as to identify then perfons and their property w ith the infurgents by taking their Bag, by becoming carriers to the new republic, they are undoubtedly under the Lifeguard ot our neutrality and our government is bound to afford them protection in mod t nergetic manner The cafe i very different With thofe w ho become citizens in a new (late. Th y have lot! thi ir right to our national obligations ; we only can lament their fate, and (how them our gtnerofity when engaged on a noble and glorious can lie. The fjueftion is now whether our citizens and vt flt Is, an i tin ir pi iperty has been hg.ilix ftized imprifoned in Carthagena. Our opinion is that th y an- not. i Becaufe the blockade of Car thagen has not been previoully notifit d to the L . State s by dr Spanifli government ; particular!) vvtien there is an acci edited mi miter here. 2. Because when the blockade is dul noti6i d the vc flels and cargot s are only liable to condemnation as the perfons are fuOiciently puniiherl bj the lofs of their prop. eri u hen CaptUH dt 3 BecauTc according to the ufage ot c ihzt d nations, the crt ws in this cafe cannot be confidered eitht t as pr is oners oi v. ar or as rein Is particularly when their cargoes does not COnfift ot the munitions of w r. But our veflela neither violated

any blockade nor entered into Carthagena while actually blockaded. The blockade was railed ami their entrance free as the Spanilh fquadron w as at that t.me in the bay. What caufe is there then for the suft rings of our citiz ns ? We cannot but a for: he them to the injutliee of an ignorant and infatuated government. We cannot but confider this unjuft and cruel conduct with indignation and horror. The ill treatment of our fellow citizens, by the barbarous Spaniards cannot but increale the number of complaints againtt the Spamfh govt rnment : the day of retribution mull be near We hope however that the pre. fident has already made the moll ferious animadverli mson this fubjeCt to Mr. Onis It is impomble tor the prtfent Hate of affairs to exitl long in relation to Spain, so injurious to our honor and national character. Our patience is almoll exhauftcd. The time is ar" riv ed w hen w e mull come to a decline arrange m nt. MARCHAL lllONCE V. We extract the following from a paper printed in 1795. It proves that gen. Moncey lias been as distinguished for his humanity and generosity as for his skill and bravery. a French liberality Madrid. April 5, 1795. The French arrested :pir employed by the prince Castel Franco, commander of our army in Navarre. Gen. Moneev sent them back to him with the following let ter : General You know the law of nations against spies. But French generosity disdain to stain its hands with the blood of such wretches. Bmplov your money better. Let those unfortunate men partake of your charity. ' If you wish to know my forces my situation and my purposes you have no occasion for spies : I myself will gratify your curiosity. 1 have 70.000 men. infantry and cavalry. The right wing of my army is defended by St. Sobastian, my centre is in the valley of Bastion, and my left extends to St. Jean Kcd de Port. ' Immediately on the amval of a column which 1 expect, 1 will attack you iil beat you will take Pampe1k iKi. and will drive you out ofthe whole of Navarre and Biscay. (signed) " JMONCEY." The aggregate population on the surface of the know n habitable glol e is estimated at 69 l.. mo. ooo soids. If we recon v ith the ancients that a generation lats 30 years, then in that space NIK. 300, ooo human beings will be born and die : consequently, 8 1 ,760 must be dropping into eternity everv day. 8.407 every hour, or about 56 e erv miiiutc Header how awful

is this reflection ! Consider Prepare Watch ! The editors of the Kentucky Advertiser, published at Winchester Ky. being desirous of ascertaining the number and names of all the newspapers and periodical works, now published in the U. States, request all printers of the same, to transmit by mail to the above mentioned place one or more of their respective publications ; and when the above list shall be completed, a copy shall be forwarded to each ofthe said printe rs. Editors of newspapers, c. throughout the union, are requested to give the above an insertion. MONTREAL, Feb. 10. Report says that Joseph Bonaparte is in treaty for purchasing a tract of land in the state of New-tYork, near Ogdensburgh on the St. Lawrence on which it is said that Bonapartes which have come or are about to come to America will make a settlement.

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3. is Wm. L. COLMAN, HAVE jufl received a freft fupply of Merchandize fnitable to the preier.t feafon, which thpy will diTpoff of on the lowefl terms thofe who atr drfirotis of purrhafing by wlxile fair, will do well to call, a mc will IV 13 0Ur wb lt f ri; ni t-ooils at a foili advance N. B All tlioir indebted to us arr rr neftly requeued to come forward ind malca payment immediately, as longer indulgence c a net he n en . will take all kinds of Furs in exchange foi merchandife. 3-'f U (emhr 20, 1815. Take Notice. ISH LL apply at the next, or the fucc eding Circuit court for the county nf Knox, for a ferry acrnfs the Kn t -k of White rivrr, at the IMIs, on fedt mNo. 10 in townfhip No. 2 north and rargc No. 4 Weft. F. Sbolts. Marc!) 5, 9. ! 6. 14.3 Ten Dollars Reward. " ! - : Strayed or ' v,v'v w--v4 ftoIen aWt,y t,ori 1V;V f$m "y-gn about

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