Western Sun, Volume 8, Number 1, Vincennes, Knox County, 7 December 1816 — Page 2

your excellency the above mentioned lady Azurduy, who perse -Veres in her military toils in the most energetic manner, and is accompanied by several others of her sex, whose names arc not yet known to me, but I have made enquiries respecting them, and shall have the satisfaction of presenting them to your excellency's consideration. God preserve your excellency main years. MANUEL BELGRANO To his Excellency Don Juan Martin Pueyrredon, Supreme Director of state. A treaty has been concluded by gen. Coffee and others, on the part of the government, with the Choctaw tribe of Indians, by which we have acquired a large tract ofcountn lying east of the Tombigbee river, for the sum of 120,000 dollar-, to be paid yearly for fcwentv years. This body of land says the Nashville Clan on, is about 150 miles long and (55 miles broad. Lord Exmouth has been promoted to the rank of a Viscout, for bis sen ices at Algiers. Captain Brisbane of the Queen Charlotte lias been knighted three commanders are to be promoted to port captains fourteen lieutenants to be commanders, and 40 midshipmen to be lieutenants.

PETION, one of the black chiefs of St. Domingo, has been elected and proclaimed president for life of the new republic of Hayti. He is suppose d to he firmlv seated in authority . which is secured to him In the eonfidence and affection of the people being a man of liberal princi pies, ably supported in his administration by men of worth and talents. ChristOphe, or king Henrv I. of lliivti the rival uf Petion. rules in another part of the island, and exercises all the authority and tyranny of a monarch. He has adopted the maxim of the English government, that ' the king can do no wrong but whether he follovvs George III. or tlie adored Ferdinand, in his system of cruelty and wickedness. is not certain though he is probably superior to either of them, and must of the royal lejritimates in many respect-. A number of French gentlemen, among whom are some of the most distinguished and enlightened men of the aae, have formed at Philadelphia, a company for the purpose of making a settlement on the hanks of the Ohio or Mississippi. One hundred individuals have already become members, and commissioners are appointed to isit the western country, and select a tract of land. The mission of mr. Pinkney to Naples, has excited considerable interest, not only in that city, but also in London, if we may believe the British journalists. But why should the claims of our citizens for the unlawful connscation of their property, excite surp.ize? The principle of rtclamauon, upon which they arc founded, is full sanctioned by the law of nation-. Tiie English newspapers tell us that it is not

very clear that their government ought to interfere in the case And why should it interfere ? What plausible pretext could G. Britain invent for countenancing the Neapolitan monarch in a refusal of our fair demands ? The people of every independent nation, whatever revolutions they may experience, or however they may cnange their sovereigns, are responsible for the unjust acts of their governors. Were the rule of the law otherwise, all that a nation would have to do. in order to get rid of its domestic debK and its foreign obligations, would be, by a little violence of exertion, to depose one sovereign, and crown another. This is a doctrine, however, that savours too much of AJfferine logic, to be recognized by christian potentates. At all events, Tii2;land should be tlie last power in Europe to suggest a single doubt as to the legalityand propriety of the American claims on the Neapolitan government ; because England, at tlie head of the Allied Powers, has strained the principle of publie law, in this respect, beyond the point of reason, by forcibly compelling the French to pay the expense of wars carried on for their subjugation. Nat. Int. NEW YOU K. Nov. 1. Last evening arrived at this port the U. Stales brig Saranac, capt. Ellon, from New Orleans, and 15 days from Ship island. Prom capt. Elton we learn, that a Spanish brig, prize to a pirate, had been recaptured by the I . States brig Tom Bowling. Sc had arrived at the Ealize. The pirates who had charge of her were put in an open boat, fifteen leagues from the land, but had readied New Orleans. The prize was fallen in with off Baratia, where the pirates intended to smuggle in their cargo. Capt. Kit on was off Bouquilla de Piedras, on the P2th of September, and was informed, that the patriots had taken Orisava, where they found a large deposit of specie. The Spanish government schr. Coureta of i guns and 63 men, had been captured by the Mexican Patriot (formerly the General Bolivar,) altera severe action of two hours and a half. The prize had arrived at Bouquilla de Piedras. From Port an Prince. We learn by a passenger in the British s!(Kp Three Sisters, arrived yesterday from Port an Prince, that a French frigate and sloop of war arrived at that place about four da v s before capt. Kerr sailed from Martinique, with three commissioners from the French government on board. It was reported the object of their visit was to brine about a reconcilliation between Petion and their government. The general belief however, was. that nothing of the kind would be listened to, unless Louis 1 8th acknowledged the independence of the country. Port-au-Prince was illuminated on the nights of the 8th, 9th and

10th Oct. in consequence uf the revision of the Constitution; whi ;h makes Petion President for life. lie was formerly appointed every four years.

If a Serious Rupture, With Russia is at hand, the approaching Session of Congress Will enable the executive to place its chrracter and progress officially before the people : who will find, we are persuaded, that the administration has, on this occasion compromitted neither the peace nor the dignity of the nation, but has, as its wisest policy, endeavored to preserve both inviolate. Nat. Int. Tlie king of Portugal has presented the duke of Willinsrton with a service of plate, the bullion for which cost nearly a million of dollars, and executed by Portuguese artists. M. M. Geyer, a Swiss, has it is stated in the English papers, invented a wheel hhieh seems to turn of itself, and the most skilful artists cannot discover the moving principle.

NOTICE, ALL thofe indebted to the eftate of Stenhen Havnie, deed, will oleafc

make payment to B. V. Beckes, Efq. with whom we have left the notrs with pofitira

inltruaion to bring fuit immediately. JOHN HAYNIE,

bAMIm HAYNiE, Administrators, November 1 8 1 6. BVBrp-52-3t

Administrators Sotice.

LL thofe indebted to the efhte of

George C. Conn. Jeccd. wili nleafe

call on me and fettle' the fame ; lifo thofe: having claims igainft laid eHatr, will pleafc

mcnt, as I tftfh to lay the whole before the hext court. MARK BARNETT, Adm. November 20, 13 16. 5 Uit

Agreeable Intelligence. 1l o tne gentleman who furnished us with the following extract of a letter written on board the steam boat Washington, we beg leave to present our thanks and we embrace the opportunity to congratulate our readers on what may be considered the complete overthrow of a commrrcial monopoly, that had its foundation in wrong, but which has produced and still threatened serious embarrassments. Lib. Hall. yew-Orleans, October 21, 1816. " We arrived at this port in 12 days from Louisville, including stoppages to deliver cargo, Sfc A few minutes after we arrived, the agent for Fulton and Lvoinststows boats came on board, and threatened capt. Shtneve with a prosecution, which they put into execution a few days afterwards, and the boat was taken possession of by the sheriff. Captain Shrieve petitioned the Court to hold the prosecutors to bail for damages and a redelivery of the vessel, in case of a failure in them to establish the legality of their claim, which was granted. With this decree of the court the prosecutors refused to comply, & they have since withdrawn the suit ; and also the appeal which they had made, from the decision of the Court in favor of the Enterprize. The Washington will have a full cargo for Louisville, will sail on the 23d inst. imd expects to arrive there in 25 or 30 days.

PUBLIC SALE. M7"lkL be Told on Saturday the 7th December next, At the late dweiling houfe of Laurence Basaione, a number of Horses, old Timber, a Cart with Harness, and a quantity of

Iron Mon&eru.

and other articles, all of which will be foU at 12 months credit on ail Turns above three dollars, thofe und? r cam down. H. BUNTIN, fen. H. DUBOIS, Admrs. of L. Bazadonc, deed. November 1816. 52-2 THE subscriber hasjust reeeived and is now opening in the Store lately occupied by W Jones Esq. 12,000 Worth of Merchandize, Assorted Which he will dispose of at reduced prices, for cash, fur, Petty y, Pork, Lard. Beeswax, Tallow, Country Lhinen. LAndseu&c JAMES B. Mc.CALL Ymeennes, Nov. 17, 1816 M)-6t

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Hat Manufactory, JOHN 8 HUNK. If ESFECl FULLY informs the Citizens of Vincenncs and its vicinity, tiidt he has commenced the above bufiness mmofite Abijah Hull's BAKE SHOP.-. From his experience in the bufiness he Matters bits 6r If that he lhall be able to give fatHfaAioa to all wl o may favor him with Uer cufrom. AH orders in his line w;!l be I u lAutUy attenord to. X. R. Fifty Cents in cash will he given per dozen for RABBIT SKLXS, when delivered, 5 I ft Vmcennea, Nov. 22, 18!.

Pay Your Debts.

LL thofe indebted to me will call

and iifchare their accounts (,y pay.

in tn- cam, or giving tnnr notes as lam

oetermiHcd to (cttle my rlJ accounts. JARK BARN E TT.

November 20, I 3 I C.

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S5 CENTS per pound for Good fresh Butter AND 25 CENTS per dozen for Good fresh Eggs will be paid in Cash bv ABIJAH HULL. Vincenncs Nov. 10, 1S16 50 -t MIGHT SCHOOL. f iHE fubferiber will open a NIGHT JL SCHOOL (for one quarter) at his fchool-houfc in the Borough of Vincennes, on Monday the 25th inft. for the convenience of thofe that have not an opportunity of attending the day fthool. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, GeOflietry Trigonometry cr-mprifin beightt and dillances, Menfurttiion of every defcription, Gauging of all kinJs, Biok kreping, Double and Single entry, Geography, Sec. .l be taught. For terms apply to, H. JOHNSON. Vincen'nes, Nov. 20, 1816. 5l-3t Crawford -3 Himrod. HAVING leased for a term of rears the TAN-YARD, Ct A. Marshal, deed, wish to purchase HIDES, and from

their experience, and atte

tion to business flatter them.

selves they an ill be able to furnish Leather equal at least in quality to any either made or imported to this place. Vlncennes, Sov. 20, 1816 BANK OF V 1 NX ENNES, 1st November, IS 16. THE ftockbolden of tbia li k. who have not piid the fccoi d InfUlment of Five DolUn cneacliot' their (lures, are hereby informed that the tame mutt paid at the Binlc on or before the 25th day of January next, in old or filver coin. By order of the Board, ISAAC BLACKFORD, Cashier. For Sale . Variety of Blanks. m w