Western Sun, Volume 8, Number 9, Vincennes, Knox County, 1 February 1817 — Page 3

THE WESTERN BUN. r r r s s- r r r r s i r y r r r r r Vy V incomes February 1, 1 S 1 7. f -f r r r r r s s r s- j s r r j ' 9 ' s s s Monday next is the day appointed for the election of comity Officers, it is the first tittle our citiftens have been privi fttgedto make such appointments as the riht to do so, was heretofore vested in the coiirt h ione of the privileges for which u-e hare to pay dearly, and it is hoped the people will come forward on that day and prove they are not unmindful or c.uvicss about their rights, hut determined to exercise them with discretion and judgement MR. stout A citizen of the Upper Ward requests you will give a place in ourpapfcr to the following ticket for Trustee tO represent said Ward in the next lWird, r;. c. Sulttvan G. W. Johnston, an J Robert BltHtiM, M. iron By giving publicity to the inclosed ticket for Trustees oi this Borough for the Midi!': Wardj you will oblige a constant reader M. Jic.Autnjf, E.vi'.if, and If. Rjibic. Mr. stovt V voter i:i the Lower Ward, bcs leave t offer to his fellow citizens the following ticket for Trustees to repress nt .aid Ward the ensuing year-.!. Barnett .. jhfabb .'. Brown, The Shareholders in the Vine (Mines Library will re collect that Monday next is the day appointed for their annual eleetio a thc election will be held at I Juncs's Hotel. fc6MMUNlC TTOX. . DIED On Sunday evening last) aLout 7 o'clock) Mrs. Holmes, consort of J. I,. Holmes, esq. daughter of the late Mr. William Eastland, of Mercer county, Ky. after an illness of some months, which has proved fatal in its end, as it wns painful in its progress her infant babe had bet n burted only a few days before, and a tender husband, feelingly sensible of his ioss, has thus been bereaved of all lie held most dear. Mrs i lolmes Was of at) amiable disposition, and much belove6Va modest diffidence seemed to govern all her act iou, which at ncc created in the breast of the beholder, admira'ion and esteem biii alas in the verv bloom of life

she h.'s been cul ofT ! Snatched numerous cin !e ol loving) and 1 Lrom a eioved friends. A I the endearments of a truly anectiona. husband, could not procure a respite . I or a moment -So reconciled was he, however, to her approaching fate, as to be able to rejoice, surrounded. b d! ,x ising griefs at the blissful hope, th it n separated from earth ly bliss and this tabernacle of clay, she Would enjoy the divine presence of the Lord. In t:.i. short notice hut a glance can be taken oi her exemplary conduct, for she combined all the virtues which it is the lot of humanity to possess, and such as it would e Lceecl the limits oi common eulogium t express. u Jesus can make 1 dytngjjedj 11 Feel soft as downy pilloM s are ; While on I i breast 1 lea i my head, i UnA hreath mv l:fc c suVc! ! the re And I n on Mrs. Holmes, will lc preached by the R v. Samuel T. Scott, ai t;, A. abash Baptist meeting house, on the third Sabbath in February.

AUGUST V, Geo. Dec. 19. an evidence oi the continued emigration of pMersons to the Alabama, a gentleman directly from that (.i.:vy informs n. thai as he came in he met, in nine days' travelling, 1 12 waggons, 0J earl-. ') stages, 44 gigs, 2 coaches, 29 droves of cattle, 27 droves of hogs, and 2 drovesof 5lH' j. Tliese ere all bound for the Alabama, and most of I them Tor the neighborhood ot 1 Fort Claiborne, and they were all met between a placi railed Burnt Cor; Spring, 30 miles this side of the Alabama, and Port Hawkins, which distance our informant was 9 days travelling ; and observes that with the wag gons and carts, tliere were generally prettv larcce families. He supposcdj il'.ai from the number

of persons altogether, he should be within bounds to average 20 persons to a ivaggon. and 10 to a cart : this including those who were on horse hack, he Supposes would be within bounds, and if s. the whole number of persons met would be ;i 8 10. Our informant from his knowledge of the country, is of opinion that the current of emigration is such that considerable inconvenience will be experienced by the new settlers for want of provisions, a he thinks the crops have not been equal to such an increased population, and he supposed that a Tew cargoes of Rice from the southern ports to that quarter, might afford an acceptable relief From the New York Gazelle. January Further from our Squadron. We understand that letters from officers on board the different V. States vesrels, mention the arrival of the Spark, captain Nicholson, with despatches, on the first of November : that com Chancey and consul, Sv. Shaler were authorised to nesociate with the dev. The commander was on his way up the straits, hi vessels in fine order, and expect ed to return to Gibraltar, in any event by the 1st of December, when il was his intention to dispatch a vessel to th;- U. States. 'Vhc article published in J esterday's Gazette, from the Newport paper3 stating that the dey had totally refused to ratify the treaty cannot be coiTect, as the Spark took out the instructions of our government to the commodore and Mr. Shaler;

r Jaw We learn by capt. Perstn, that the Island ol .Jn a was fcra: ifer from the English to die Dutch on the morning of the 19t?h of Aul;. at which time Ikt Du.ch flag was hoisted ?i: ' the diflferent stations, except at vVeltenden about 5 miles form Biitavia. here the Encrli h small military fore; , :'..:. it tor tru t" otection of their treasury and accountant's offices, which arc expected to remain there some months, for the final adjustments of unsettled accounts. Almost all the British forces Europeans and natives, had embarked for Bengal. A number of Dutch, American and British merchant lips were lying in the Roads. They had imported vai supplies of European Sc American produce, which w as selling in most instances below prime cost. NEW-YORK, Dec &9. At a late hour last night, the fast sailing and regular trading ship Pacitic, Browne, anived at this port from Liverpool, from whence she sailed on the l rth of Sovember. Bv this arrival the editors of the Mercantile Advertiser are put into possession of London papers, to Hie evening of the 15th, Liverpool of the Hue,, and Loyd's Liststo the 12th November, inclusive. The London Courier ef the evening of the fotli. announces tliat the ports ol' Gieat Britain, ere declai ed open for the importation of grain, Hour, oats, xe. 6c that the Gazette of the 10th, would contain the order.

LONDON. Nov 15. The following is a transcript of a hand bill which has been found, within this day or two, thrust under the doors of the public houses, at the east end of the town, in the morning when the houses were opened. Many of the citizens have considered it in an alarming point of view ; others have deemed it the wild effusion of an enthusiast ; and others again, 6 a weak invention of the enemy.' As it is, wc give it to the public. It has been deemed expedient to send a copy of it to the office of the secretary of state : ' Britons to arm-! Break o pen all gun and sword shops, pawnbrokers, and other likely places to find arms. Xo rise of Bread Sfc. ZVb Cctstlereagrh, off with his head. No national debt: the whole country waits the signal from London to fly to arms. Stand firm now or never. N. W Printed bills containtng further directions, wiSi be circulated as soon as possible.

(CIRCULAR.) Ordnance Pepartmem i, Yeivfiort Ktf. Juguat 22, 1 8 1 6. SIR, tn conformit) t i n ( i oi the I)epartmenl af War, it bei omes my duty to cause k be collected, within the limits Of the late 8th Militar) District all, arms mid Accoutrements, of every deecrifitinn that may be bonajtde the property of the U. States. The General Government seriously requires a thorough Sc speedy, restoration of the aforesaid property at th's general depot. In makine this rcquisition, it is the intention of the government, that this property shall undergo an entire reparation, in order that each State and I'erritory may in due season receive its quota, in good and efficient Ann, of uniform calibre. With a knowledge oi i.h se facts, officially com municated, it is piesu ned that no gentleman will ob; t ! the restoration of that to tfic Govoiuiment, N !!i !i is itistiv it owni The high opinion which I entertain, sir, of your patriotism and r.eai for the interest of the pubfic, has induced m to authorize you to collect Irms and Accoutrements belonging to tee United Kt . s, tha may be m att red about your neighborhood or in the adjacej t pountrv, round about y u ; a;,:' the same yon will be so obliging as to hold suhjet i to n;y order. For the services you are hereby authorized and requestc1 to perform, you shall receive jusi and ample compensation ; and every reasonable expense of transportation wiil be paid at this poi ;. U v. ill be distinctly understood, that all Arms and Accoutrements are to be collected that have been taken by companies of Infantry to their respective homes, after Hulls expedition, as well as all other Arms and Accoutrements in the possession of individuals, arid the State authorities, unless it can be eidently made appear that they have been purchased tor a valuable consideration, or have been retained by volunteers under the act of Congress authorizing such a retention in consequence of a certain period of service r- such as may have been issued to the different States or territories bv the General Government, v a pa:t of the supply apportioned to such States and Territories, under an act of Congress, authorizing such an issue. In the event ol a refusal to restore such property as shall be hereby U gaily demanded, you will be pleased to make a report to me, at tins post, of the names and of such as refuse, the number and conditions of the Armsfe Accoutrements in their possession, their plates of residence, and the date of your application for the property) in order that tht y may be dealt Nith n the law directs By order. -R. i). RICHARDSON, Cafit. V. S. Ordnance, Commanding. IT i a subject of serious regret, that there are individuals in the Stave of Indiana, and the Territoi y adjacent to it, w i-o have failed to restore public property agreeably to the requisitions contained in the above Circular Letter. Those therefore who hold L , States property of

the above description, arc once more seriously requested to deliver it without delay to Mr. .'ones, or to the subscriber, who will remain in Town several weeks for the purpose ef collecting public anna and accoutrements. m- reasonable expense of transportation v. ill be paid on the delivery of the property at this place. ROBERT R CH VRDSON, Ordnance Srr - Keeper U. 6'. jireenaly AVtoor, Ku.

FEMALE ACADEMY. E. SCRIBNEKS BOARDING SCHOOL at NewAlbany, Clark county, State of Indiana, opens the first Monday in March next. Verm a per aeaaion. Reading, Spelling, Plain Sewing," Marking, Muslin Work, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, with the use of i21 SI 5 the Maps and Globes, History and Composition. Embroidery, Print-Work k Filli- j gree, in addition to the above. J Painting, French and Music, according to the manner taught. Boarding, Lodging and Washing, Half pay In advance. A session is live months. 9-3t January 11, 1817, v" J J S s s y f r- r s ' r - y y y NOTICE, IN compliance ith an act passed by the General Assembly of the Stato of Indiana, on the 3rd day of January, la 17, I hereby give notice to the holders of Territorial Warrants, that there is money in the State Treasury appropriated to pay the same, and that they are requested to present said Warrants to the Auditor oi Public Accounts at his office in Corydon, on or before the first day of March next, as interest on said Warrants will not be paid after that time, and that the principal will not be paid after the Rrst day of May next. Wm H LILLY, A. P. A. Corydon Jan. 18, 1817. 93t LOOK, AT TIMS ! ! ! FTTHERE came o the subscribers, in 1 the Lo-.ver Prairie, about one mile from Vincennes, nearly 3 years since, a RED STEER, then about a yearling, two small over cuts oui ol each car, a white streak along his back, with white belly and tail, no Oranus perceivable. riie owner cuji have hlfn bv annlvincr. ornvino- nmrwr ty, and paying for this advertisement other reason ie e rges, at any time b( - tween nov and ie first of Api il next. JEAN B. BONHOMME. Januayj 27, 1817. 9-It TA K E NOTICE. LL persons indebted to me bv note j ja or book account aie requested to call and j ay off the same on or before the first day of March next, as 1 am in want ot cash, and must have ir. Wm. LINDSEY. January 30, 1817. 9-4t .. , Mc.CULLOUGH. HAS ju.-.' commenced the practice of MEDICINE in VinceiKM those disposed to -employ lum, are assured that the most assiduous attention shall be afforded to patients entrusted to his care. I lis shop is V pt in the upper part of Thos. Jones's lied house, on Main street. 6-tf Vincennes, January, 1817. tit Vf " V! i V r z: -tl J 1 1 1 a ik i . THK Subforibcr i happy to ioform the JL Inhabitants of Knox County and it vicinity, that l;is DiOillery i- now in tnmplct op? ration 0 - s f.)r Whiskejt Gm 'fSc will be ptm&tiaUy ttcnded to i:c will fell C rn, Whtskey at 75 Cents prr palIon, Bye Whiskey at one Dollar per gallon until a cbaogc of marker. MORGAN EATON. Busseron, December is 16 4-tf s s s j s S s f s i , ' s r j s j s r s NOTICE. Mn. BENNETT, AUoiVfiey cc Counsellor at Law, 1ATLLY from New York ; cinrrs his A ptofeffioesl frrvicrs to the public i Mr. B. bsi tsken a room in Mr. Thomas Jones's !:o:if?, pearly oppoQtt the Onre of Mr. Trimble, where be will ceiifttntly he fourd ready, to afford his profcllional riil to thole who Bity be plesfed to call on him 1 t r Vincennes, Dec. 5, 18 16. Fur Sai.k. ai this Of1CB JUSTICE'S BLANKS,