Western Sun, Volume 8, Number 6, Vincennes, Knox County, 11 January 1817 — Page 2

coolness, the enemy occupying his advantageous position. On our arrival at the wood, the enemy made a general discharge, which was returned bv our line continuing its march rapidly. The valiant squadron having at its head gen. Zaraga, fell upon the cavalry in the enemv's right, which he caused to retire to the rear of his infantry, while the commander in chief taking the colours of the battalion, (de Barlovento) ut himself at the head of t he infantry, commanding them to charge with the bayonet, precipitated himself into the enemy's line. Gen. Sfonagas charged on the left : the infantry of the reserve joined the line in this movement, and the cavalry on our right charged on the enemy's left, with such impetuosity, that the battle was decided in a few minutes in the complete destruction of the enemy. The enemy left more than 400 killed on the field amongst whom was cant. Quixada, of the king's battalion, with nearly all its officers. We took 800 prisoners, 550 muskets, a large quantity of lances ammunition chests, owe colour. I field piece, and many horses. He was pursued wit Si perservance in every direction, and the same night the whole of our army arriv ed at Ghaparra. Our loss consisted of t killed amongst whom was a cornet of the gallant squadron, and about 4 ) wounded amongst whom were 12 officers of various ranks. In no action was their intrepidity & r od order more conspicuos: soldiers, officers, caiefs, and generals a!l were animated with the same spirit, and to cite any in particular, would be doing an injury to the rest. Head Quarters at Aragua. Sept. S, 1816. Curios Soublett, Maj. Gen. GENERAL QUEERS. Gregor M.'Grescor.gen. ofbriGrade of the Republican army, of Venezuela and sen. in chief of the army of the centre, to the vietors of he Alaeran : Soldiers ! Von have just gained a signal and memorable victor which will carry terror a moneys! your enemies, and re-animate the. confidence of our oppressed brothers The insolent army no longer exists that tyran ized over these provinces, not by the superiority of its valor, but by t hat of its numbers. The whole of ii- infantry has perished. The paiscrable remains of its cavalry runs dispersed in the mountains, and even its chief, h in the delii im of his pride, dared to desr pise you, flies frighted to hide himself in the woods of Aragua. Soldiers of liberty ! already the tyrants of Venezuela' with their wild and famous partizana tremble at your name ; let us exterminate them at once, that the republican may rise majestic and terrible, supported on your arms and sustained by your bayonets. Another vicroty easier f r you to gain than that of yesterday, will forever seal your glory, audioBure your happiness and your illustrious names will he rec rded in history. Head Qnarters at Gnaparto, the 7th September, (Sigutjd) Urcgor MGrcgor.

The attention of many intelligent men in the U. States, has been recently turned, with peculiar force and a corresponding zeal and spirit of perseverance, to the proposition for establishing a Colony of Free Blacks. On this subject a Meeting is requested, by advertisement, to take place in this city this evening. The meeting we are informed, will probably be respectable, bcth as to numbers and character. The following proceedings of the Legislature of Virginia, are singularly consentaneous with the institution of proceedings on the same subject in other quarters. Virginia House of Delegates. Fin f, ay. Dec. 13. On motion of Mr. Doddridge, the sallcries vSc lobby were cleared, and the doors of this house were closed ; whereupon, the following preamble and resolution being: offered by Mr. Mercer of Loudoun, and amended, were a greed to by the house ayes 137 noes 0. u Whereas tlx General Assembly of Virginia, have repeatedly sought to obtain an asylum, beyond the limits of the U. States for such persons of color, as had been, or might be, emancipated under the laws of this commonwealth, but have hitherto found all their efforts frustrated, either by the disturbed state of other nations, or domestic causes equally unpropitous to its success : " They now avail thenv elves of a period when peace has healed the wounds of humanity, and the principal nations of Europe have Concurred, with the government of the U. States, in abolishing the African slave trade, (a ivuT which this commonwealth, both before and since the revolution, zealously sought to terminated to renew this effort ; and do therefore resolve. That the Executive be requested to correspond with the President of the United States for the purpose of obtaining a territory upon the shore of the North Pacific, or at some other piace, not within any of the states or territorial governments of the I'. States, to serve as asylum for such persons of color, as are now free, and may desire the same, and for those who may be her. .liter emancipated within this co nmonwealth : and that the senators and representatives of this State in the Congress of the U. States be requested to exert their best efforts to aid the President of the U. States in the attainment of the above object: Provided that no contract or arrangements respecting such territory, shall be obligatory on this commonwealth until ratified by the Legislature. " On motion of Mr. Mercer of L. the injunction of sec re sy was then taken off, & the doors opened. Ordered, that the clerk communicate the said preamble and resolution to the senate, and request their concurrence.

NEW coons. BRADLEY & III DO I. LET, T T VE juil rfwned in the nil- rrrmtL L lv octup'td by N. B. fading 8c Co MERCHANDIZE, wrll adptci to thf p'tfent fcafun, which they il fell I n tor Cilh. 2-ti Vmccnnc:, Dec. 10,1316.

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j ELECTORS OF KNOX, y THE qualified Electors of Knox County, are hereby Notified that an Election will be holden on the first Monday in February next, in the several To wnships in this County, for the purpose of Electing two Associate Judges, one Clerk of the Circuit Court, one Recorder, and three Count; Commission, ers at the following places viz in Vincennes Township, at the Court-House in Decker Township, at the House of Mam Harness, in Harrison Township, at the House of 11 in Gamble, in Palmyra Township, at the House qfWm. Parcel!, in Widner Township, at I he House of John Jl'idner, in Busseron Township, at the House of Ky. Samuel Me. dure. B. V. BECKES, Shff. K. C. January G, 1817.

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WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS, SILVERSMITHS AMD

JEWELLERS. RESPECTFULLY informs their friends and the public

h general, that they have commenced the above business in

all its various branches, in the house lately occupied bv Dr. Hale 8j Wood, and nearly opposite Harlow 6J Trimble's Store where they hope by their unremitted attention to business, to meet the approbation of the public. Vincennes, January st 1817. N. B. Watches & Clocks, of every description carefully repaired and warranted to perform. Highest price ivea for old Gold Silver-

New C55 Cheap Goods. THE subscriber has now open a large and general assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, II iRD WARE, CUTLER Y. QUEENS WAREy TIN WARE, HATS, SHOES, BOOKS, See. frc.cfc. suitable for the present and approaching seasons. Those goods were selected by himself with care, at Baltimore and Philadelphia and he believes he is enabled, as he certainly is disposed to sell them in a way that should be pleasing, at pices the most reduced Payment will be received in Corn, Furs, Skins, Beeswax or any articles of country produce that may suit for exportation at a fair price. JOHN E WING. Vincennes Jan. 3, 1817. 5-tf ICTJOHN EWING has an agency for selling articles manufactured at the Pittsburgh Iror. and Nail Factory any of which he will dispose of at tiifling advance on the Pittsburgh prices, and carriage CUT NAILS made there of evcry description he has now open on retail at 25 cents per pound. COTTON in the bale SPUN COTTON assorted and FACTORY COTTON with a variety of other DOMESTIC GOODS, wili be open for sale in a few days. PUBLIC SALE, ILL be sold to the highest bid der on Saturday the 11th inst. ari.ieTiiuH' ot .Murk oarneu a number of HO USE S on the Lot on which fort Knox formerly stood a credit of six mo.iths will be given by giving note with approved security. JANE DUBOIS WILL. JONES T. DUBOIS Vincennes. Jan. 1. 1317. 1dm sirs. 5-2t LAY MARE brought in by the Indians, and given up as a stray, sucaiabout 14 na; ds hiirh. about six years old a small star in her forehead, not branded the owner is desi.edto come forward prove his property, pay charges, and take her awn v. J. BARRON'. Int. Januarv 2. IS 17. 5-3t s s r S r r - ' S S WARE-HOUSE. subscriber has a sfood 1 1 louse well caicular storage. Tonscunt Dubois. May, 17, 181 1). 21 tf S t S i The Constitution of Indiana,

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LEY. Co NOTICE THERE will be sold at the conrthouse in Palmyra, Edwards coun ty, on the first Monday in Feb; oary, 1817 7 u x at z octock the following tract of land, or so much thereof as will pav the tax r i 1 r . J . vi miu ia;iu lorire year itfio viz. 20 acres nrst rate land listed tor taxation in the name oi John Bt. Tugaw Edwards county- Wabash river due attendance will be given bv, A. ARMSTRONG s e c. December 29, IS 16. 5-3t 1 WILL GIVE Merchandize at cash Pi ice, for all kinds of Fur SkimDeer and Bear. Also I want to purchase a quantity of FEATHERS, For which I will give Cash. WILSON LAGOW. Vincer.nes January 2, 1817. tf-s LOOK MERE LL those that are indebted to the subscriber is requested to corno and settle with Mr. Wm Purcell ar.d Noah Purcell against the 2oth of th;s month as no longer indulgence can Le given. JAs M ARMSTONG. Vincennes, January 2. 18 17. 3t-5 LAW NOTICE NATHL. HUNTINGTON, Attorney a Law cr Conveyancer. fjj AS opened an office, under the I same roof of Messers Hale and Wood's Apothecary Store in Vincennes, where he will be generally found ready to attend to the bosmesi of his profession tf-5 Vincennes, January 2, 1817 A. BROWN Boot and Shoemaker. CONTINUES to carry on thr hufinrfi at the old aPl!, wherr his frii.d. V tbr pi bhc generally ran be fopplicd wit nil ip in nis line, ot a fuprrior quality. Sc on the fhortcft nntue is flock on h4nd neu pcj'ijl to any if the country. 4-tf Dcccrr.hrr 2 1, 1816 Dissolution of Partnership. I h par ti'-rfhip f-erct. lorr exiftir o be. twnn A Hi j ah Brown & S'mupl Terfy, unrler :hr fi.n of Brown & Terv hat b-n this day cMn Ivrd by mutual cor Tent, al! perioni mdthtrd in ti y manner to the f-id firm HI call and frttlc with Abijah Brown, to whom the uholp flock on hand, togethpr with ihe debts due, has been transferred, and all tl ofe having d ims againfl the faid firm will call on him Lr fcttlemcnt. ABIT AH BROWN, SAMUEL TERRY. Vmccnr.es, December 21, 1816 4-4t