Western Sun, Volume 7, Number 51, Vincennes, Knox County, 23 November 1816 — Page 2

it is this, which, consecrating the humble circle of the earth, will at all times extend itself to the circumference of the horizon which nerves the arm of the patriot to save his country Which lijrlits the lamp of the Philosopher to amend man which, if it does not inspire) will yet invigorate, the martyr to merit immo rt all i v w i ich, whe i one world's agony is passed, and the glory (t another is davraing, will prompt the prophet, even ta his chariot of fire, and in his vision of Heaven, to bequeath to mankimVthe mantle of memory ! O divine, O delightful legacy, our spotless reputation ! Rich is the inheritance it leaves pious the example it testifies pure, precious, and imperishable, the hope which it inspires. Can von conceive a more atrocious injury than to filch from its possessor thi3 estimable benefit to rob society of its charm and solitude ol lis solace; rot only to outlaw life, bat to attain death, converting the very strove, the refuge of the sufferer, into the gate of infamy and of shame! lean conceive very few crimes beyond it. He who plunders my property, takes from me that which

can be repair 1 - - ime Bui what period can repair a ruined reputation ! He who maims my person affects that which medicines may remedy. But what herb ha. sovereignty over the Wounds of slander? He who ridicules my poverty, or reproaches my profession, upbraids me with that which industry may retries e, and integrity purify ; but v. hat riches shall redeem the hankrupl fame I what power shall blanch the sullied snow of char C4 V ter i Can here or an injury ore deadly? Can there be a li crime more cruel? It is without remedy it is without antidote it is without evasion. The reptile calumny, is ever on the watch from the fascination of its eye no activity can escapefrom the venom of its fang no sanctity can recover jit lias no enjoyment but crime, it has no prey hut virtue It lie- no interval from the restlessness of its malice, save when, bloated with its victims, grovels to disgorge them at the withered shrine where envy idolizes her own infirmities. Under such a visitation, how dreadful would he the d tiny of the virtuous and the good, if the pro i lence of our constitution X had n 1 trust en you toe power, a l i , ne pnnciP t ) bruise t head oi the scr1 pent, and crush and crumble the altar of its tdolary . From the Uwihigton Gvzettc of October 10. Extract of a letter from M.S. Sayrcs, Esq. to col. J. L. Mullain . IL S. army dated Madeira, July isi(i. 4- Colonel Mapherson lias ha I one opportunity since he lias In I een here, of adding much to r well known honor of his chare iter. To (lie surprize x mortification of the merchants of this Island he carried hi- point with the governour. it was on account oftlie 4.mefican sliip-master w ho hail his ship fifed upon in consequence of parting her moorings

and driving to sea, and on his getting into the hrrbour again was immediately arrested and sent to the castle. On information of which coK Maepherson went directly to toe palace and demandeel the captain to be released, which was refused. Col. M then went to the castle, drew his sword, pa ;sed the centiriel, & ordered the captain to follow him, which he did. After liberating lii:n. col. M. returned to the governour and informed him that he Was responsible for the conduct of the American citizens, he should not admit of their being confined without being informed

of the cause. Emperor of AvM ria. We have received from a correspondent at Trieste, a newspaper of that piae in the Italian lan ioia ;;e. from which the fohowii: has been translated. It may serve as an amusing specimen of the st vie in which the people of that place speak of the emperor. We learn thro' the channel; that our respectable ieiiow townsman, tnr John Allen, had the honor of accompanying the emperor of xVnstria in his barec on hoard an Ameriean merchant ship, and conversed familiarly with las malesty for nearly half an hour, principally on tlie subject of commerce with the U. State . The empe- ; r professed himself highly gratificd by tbc communications w liicli he reci ived from Mr. Allen. It is said to be ascertained that the emperor will bestow some commercial advantages upon his Adriatic ports, either by making them the only channels for the introduction of foreign merchandise into l is dominions, or by la ing excessive duties on those i ( it ro due ed 1 1 i ro 1 lam 1 j i : rgh Ui'cmen, cwc C States Gaz. It is and should be gratifying r every American to know, that the conduct of the Agents of our government attracts l he attention and the praise of foreign nations ! this certainly is one of the means by which national character is elevated and honored. We have peculiar satisfaction in inserting the following extracts, as it favorably touches the reputation of o e v : our fellow townsmen, in v, hose career we, with others, feel a sincere interest. We trust also that the compliment to our nation and government, obviously intended in the concluding sentence of the subjoined article, will be justified hv a resolute and succc ssful reclamation of American property unlaw fully seized by the Spaniards. Bait Pat. From the Paris" Journal of ( bwwterce." M It appears that Mr. Hughes, no has so successfully fulfilled hi mission to Carthagena, in obtaining the liberation of his countrymen detained by the Bpaniards, interested himself with the same success for some Englishmen and Frenchmen, wh i were in the same situation. u We will not examine whether those Englishmen were taken under American or English colors ; in either ease, the conduct of the American commissioner deserves praise. Notwithstanding tiie Spaniards have refused to

restore the cargoes and vessels seized by them, it remains to be seen whether the Americans will quietly submit to the confiscation Whatever may be the course of other powers, we should be very

much surprized if the Americans sacrificed their citizens, to their deference for the Spanish government. London Star. FROM BUENOS AYRES. AVe have been favored by a mercantile house in thiscity with the Buenos Ayres Official Gazette of the L7th August last, which amongst oilier articles, contains a minute detail ot the several actions that took place in April, between the patriots eommandted by amiei Tadilla ; and the royalists of Peru, under Tacon ; by whfch it appem "sthiat the latter had been constantly beaten and oblidged to retreat in disorder, leaving behind a great number of the wounded; among them several of the principal oi'tieers. Gen. Padilla attributes the success of tl;e patriots to the eneTgy and spirit that pervaded the people of every class tnroughout I he country , more especially the ladies : among' whom is particularly mentioned the lady ofthe commander in chief, 'on. Padilla : & also. Donna Juana Azurdy.who at the head of 30 privates & 200 countrymen, had nut to flight the enemy in several rencountres: In one of which, she in person wrested from an ensign of a company the colors which had been presented to them for their bravery, manifested in the conquest ofthe cities of La Paz, Peru. Arequipa and Cuzo. The colors were rich ly embroidered, and on the flag: were figures emblematic of tlieir valor. The same Gazette containthe act of independence, which will be published in our next. Phil. True American. The laterains have extinguished the (ires in the woods in Maine New-Hampshire, &c. not, however, until extensive damage had been done. To the other losses that of a dwelling house in Bridgwater X. II. is added. Western Bank of Virginia It is reported here that the Western Bank of Virginia has refused to receive its own notes which, are signed hv S. S. Wilson. President, S: 1). Blair, cashier. By the circulotion of tins report these bills have become uncun ent, and will not be received in payment for any article. M tMMOTH TURNIP. Turnip ofthe common kind, as this year raised by Deacon Ephraim Frost, of West Cambridge, which measures 3 feet ic one inch in circumference, and weighs 14 pounds and a half. Thi i- certainly the largest we have heard of as yet. Interruption of Steam Loaf Na vigation. We are sorry to an nounce a second attempt of the Livingston Steam Boat Company, to stop the steam navigation i fthe Missippi, by boats not under their charter, in their prosecution of the Washington and Pike, which lately descended the river. This claim is the more extraordinary, when we recollect the express and uneduivoeal pro 4

hibition of such interruption iv the very law which gave legal existence to the state of Louisiana. In this art of Feb. 20, 1811, it is expressly stipulated; - That the said convent ion, (meaning the one authorised to frame a constitution for the state of Louisiana on certain conditions) shall provide by an ordinance irrevocable without the consent of congress, that"' among other terms - the ri ver Mississippi, and the navigable waters leading into the ame.

or into the srulnh of - r . neAieo. shall he common highways and forever free, as w ell to the inhabitants of said stale, to the Other citizens of the i'. States, with--oi l any tax, duty, import or toll therefor imposed by the said state."' Is comment necessary on these broad and comprehensive words? If the legislature cannot infringe tlie freedom of navigation, if they cannot la v taxes, how can (hey arrogate tlie claim of exclusive navigation ? On a former occasion in this paper, it was shewn on what high ground of treaty and constitution the right to navigate the Mississippi rested, li was vested in these states by the laws of nations, when they took their equal stand among the sovereign powers of ihe earth, it was recognized by the treat y of peace in V by the treaty of amity wuh Spain, and finally . it was made matter of express & solemn compart, with tlie people of Louisia i a, a nd as one ofthe conditions of their existence. Will Kentucky. Indiana, (just about to enter the career of independent existence) and Ohio, suffer this invasion of our commercial rights, without attempts at redress? It is not enough to await the slow movements of a court of justice, Congress should )c called upon, vigorously called ?ipon to make it a high penal offence, to attempt any such arbitrary, tyranical interruptions ofthe great high ways of the republic. Lou. Cor." f IE subscriber has just rec ived ana is now opening in the Store late! v occuoied hv W r Jones JKsq. r - $ 12,000 Worth of Merchandize Assorted Which he will dispose of at reduced prices, for cash, Fur, Peltry, Pork, Lard, Beeswax, Tallow. Country Linnen, Lindsey frc JAMES B. Mr. CALL Vincennes, Nov. 17. 1816 50-6t CASH. 2. j CENTS or pound foi uooa iresn nutter AND 25 CENTS per dozen for Good fresh Eggs will be paid in Cash by ABU All HULL. Vincennes Nov. 16, 1816 SQ- ti LOOK HERE ! HE fubferiber wi(ling to cbanpe his JL buGocfk, will fell his Hock of Goods very 1 o w . JOs. warxerT V ncenncs, Nov. 8, 1816. 49-8t PRILIXG, Of every description neatly Kxecuted attheOttice of the Western Sun.