Western Sun, Volume 8, Number 43, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 September 1817 — Page 3

VINXE Ti:S SKPT. 27, 18)7. Win. Bruce, and E. Stout have been

appoint" v) to receive evidence of claims perty Lost) Captured or destroyed unit-. iur tne iate - ar. MONSTROUS SERPENT. Boston, AugUMt 18. We have seen several letters from Gloucester, rhieh describe a prodigious snake that has made its appearance in ape nn Harbour !t was first seen some distance from shore by some fishermen, iO or 1 2 days a;o : but it was then generally believed to be the creature of imagination) and of the family. M Of that huge snake tremendous, curid, -Whoc monstrous circle girds the world." But he has since come within the harbour of Gloucester, and has been seen by hmuhvos of people, lie is declared by some persons who approached within iO or i5 yards of him, to be 6oor 7o feet in length, round and of the dimeter of a barrel. Others state his length variously from 5o to io ; feet, llis motions are serpentine extrem iy varied, and exceeding!; rapid. Ilaiurnshimself completely round aim s JjsJtaneousiy.--He sometimes darK JPWard, with his head out of water at the aN ef 3 miles in i minute, leaving aV.; behind him of naif a mile in length? Tfis head, as lar;.;c as the head of a horlfc, is shaped somewhat . ike that of a lar;j;c do. is raised about 8 feet ut of w iter and is partly White, the other part black He app ears to be full of joints and resemble a stringof buoys on a net rope, as is set in the water to catch herring Others describe him as like a string of water casks. His back is black. Various attempts hare been made, without success, f. take him. Four boats went out on Thursday, filled with adventurous sailors and experienced gunners, armed with muskets, harpoons. Sec Three tnuskets were discharged ?t him, from a distance of 30 feet 2 boils were thought to strike his head, but without effect He immediately after plunged into the water and disappeared for a short time after which he m ved to the outer harbour and was seen no more that nieht. A number of persons are employed in making a net of Codlines, of sufficient strength and size to take him. It is conjectured that he lias resorted othis harbour for the purpose of preying upon a verv numerous shoal of herrings which have lavly appeared there tf he has been instrumental as is supposed in driving these herrings into the harbour he has rendered an essential service to the town. LATEST FROM ENG1 AND. .Ye w York, S fit. 4. The elegant Sc fast sailing ship Julius C.a:' Cc.pt. Macey arrived at this port vesteruay, in 37 days from Liverpool, Vtienee sue sailed on the Ith July. By tnis arrival, we learn that the prospects For an abundant harvest continued, and thai tne price o: bread stulfs were on the decline. It is stated, (says the London Globe of the 22d July under the head of XuremJburg, that Russia has engaged to suptoit the cause of Ferdinand VII. in Spanish America, with a - madron including six. ships .f the line, and an army of from 15 to 2o,ooo men in consideration of the cession of Old and New California, the Island of Minorca, and certain commercial advantages by Spain to Russia The same paper a. so adds, that North America i stated to have engaged, in consideration of the cession of the two Fioridas hv Spain, to forbid all assistance to the Insurgents in its territories. Paris, July 19. A private letter from Lisbon, of the 2d Julv, contains as follows : We saw the'dav before yesterday enter this port a ship dressed in colours. She sailed from Rio Janeiro 53 days ago, but passing before Pernambuco, and seeing littie obstacle to entering the port, she put .inMhcre. Her passage from thence to Lisbon in 40 days. She has brought an account, that in consequence of great and sanguinary battles on the iSth and 1 9th May last, the troops which fount Arcoshad sent from Bahai, without any succors those from Rio Janeiro not bavin then arrived, bail entered Fernambueo, and subjected that place to the legitimate authority. Lio Mid also, that

the resistance there was obstinate ; that a great deal of blood was shed ; that the principal conspirators fell in arms, and that tin ir leader Martinez, had fled into the woods." BONAPARTE. It is again reported that there is a very deep laid and widely extended plot to effect the escape of iionaparte. There are said to be numerous deposits in the banks of every government in Europebelonging to Bonaparte himself, his brothers, sisters, relatives and adherents of various descriptions and under different names, which, it is added, is intended to be employed in every possible way tr deliver him from his present situation and to embroil all Europe in the attempt to restore him to all his former power. London pap. Branch of the United Stairs Bank. - Wc understand that a branch of the National Bank is to be established in this place, with a capital of g8oo,ooo ; .and that it will go into operation as soon as the necessary arran cmens can be ma i e . a u i. . -j tile Carre ftp o n de n t .- PhiCen.ies, (hid,) Jag. 12, 1817 A T TttS ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Ylnccmies Bible Society, the following members being present: BEJ. PAR vE, President, Rcv'd. S A ML- T.SCOTT, Treasurer. JOHN SM ALL, SA !L- ADAMS PAT'k.SuM SOX KICH'd. POSEY, CORN S. MERRY, J VS. DENNY, Revd. J. !)IC EY, JOHN ALTON, WM. P -L E, i. WEST FALL, Jno. VVES ii ALL, S. THOMPSf N, Jno. M'DON LD, WM i RU E,

1) .XL. SMITH, k THOS. E . ISON. After prayer the Society constituted. Jno M-Donald was appointed scc'y. P. tern, the Sec'y. of the Societv beina: a.bsent. '1 he proceedings of the Board of Directors for the past year being read, it appeared that 125 Bibles and 13 french Testaments had been distributed. The Taeasurer then made report of the state of the funds of the Society, & the Bibles on hand from which it appeared that, there is 6o dollars on hand and 7 dollars due for contributions & that there is 2o5 bibles loo of which is a donation, having been sent to Gov. Posey president of the Bible society of JefFersonviilc ami the governor finding no demand -3c them at that phce has sent them to this society for distribution, and the remaining o5 were purchased of Rt. Ralston Philadel. with the funds of this society and also 5o English Testamen's a Donation. KctUv ', i aat tne proceedings 01 tne Board of Directors be approved Sc the j Report of the Treasurer be received k concurred in R tolv rf, That the society now proceed to the election of officers for the ensu'rv vcar when on counting the ballot the following gentlemen were declared duly elected viz. Benjamin Paikv-, president, Red. Isaac McCoy, vice pOH. Revd. Siml.T. Scott Treaamer J. D Hay Secretary, Saml. Dunn Danl. V-cClure S Thompson Wm. . nice Win Polke Saml Adams Joi n Aiten JaniLs Denny Isaac Westfall Rev J. Dickey Thos Emison Jas M Cord Matlievi Neely Rich'd. Posey & )DlrectQr Sand. B. Adams J Ordered. " hat tins society become an auxillervof the American Bible socicty Sc that tiie rev. Saml T. Scott be a committee to inform the corresponding sec. of that society of this resolution. Ordt red, That Saml. T. Scott St J. D. Hay be a committee to have this day's proceedings published. B. PAR.vE, Prcs 43 tf J A Young Man, OF steady habits and good character is waiited to attend a store in this place. to such an one good waes will be given. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 6. 4i-4

REMOVAL. H. RUBLE, Tailor, HAS Removed his Shop to a new house lately finished by Mr M m. E. Breading, on Main Street, and directly opposite to .fr John IX Hay's new Brick Building, where he intends carrying on the Tailoring Business in ail its various branches he h jpes from his long experience, and steady application, to merit at least a share of encouragement he returns his sincere thanks to his friends and customers for the liberal support which they have afforded him. 43 6 w Vin. 25th Sept. 1817. Saddling Harness Making. jOfW C. HOLLAND. jT espectfi lly informs the Hi citizens of Vincennes and jts vicinity that he has commenced the SADDLING BLSINKSS, in all its various branches, in MAR ' ET STREE T, nearly opposite Mr. C Greatcr's tavern, where he intends constantly keeping a General assortment of Gentlemen's ck Ladies' Saddles & Bridles of the best cmality, and hopes fr6m Jus experience in business and sf.ict attention to share at least a partofthe public patronage All orders in his iine will be thankfully received Sc prompfiy attended to. Sept. 26, 43 3 m EN I EKTAINMfcJS r, Francis Cunningham Tf'AS opened a House of Ehtertmin JT( mcnt, at the corner oi Market Sc Fifth streets, in t'e bouse latelyV cupied 'oy Joshua Bond, where he hopes by attention to business, to receive a poition of puinic patronage he assures them that no exertion on his part shall be wanting to merit it. tf Vincennes, Sept 26 iSi7. 7 Notice. 4 LL persons indebted o the subscrii be rs are requested to make pay-, me st i i speedily as possible. SAML HILL C(i. cer.ncs, Sept. 26. 43 4w TO THE PUBLIC KXT. E E - , There app ars to uc v rtpon m circuiauon tmcun i soe channel unknown to me, that i have 1 deciined entertaining gentlemen that ! thought proper to give me aii j he rcpoi: is incorrect when J think proper gentlemen to quit the business v.I give you my determination through the medium of the Western Sun and Centinel. Those that think proper to give me a call, will find my attention to them the same that it has alwavs been, j thank the public for the iibeial encouragement they have afforded to me, and wish to remain the public's humble servant MAR v BAR NET. September 23d. 43 tf LIVERY STABLE. ON SECOND RFP Vincennes J j ft ilill i JL, Respec'i fl lly informs his friends Sc p the public generally, that he has just erected ANEligaur Brick STABLE for the purpose of keeping Horses at Livery 4 le pledges himseif to pay the most strict attention to ail Horses entrusted to his care ; he has a steady and att ntive Obtier, S: will at all times keep the best forage that can be procured. He will also keep HORSES VS GIGS for hire. t is terms for keeping Hor ses, are a follows : D. C. !20 00 12 75 34 tf For Onf. Yf.ar, - -For Onf. Month Fok Onf. ' ' eek, - -For 24 Hol as, - - -July U.

Money Wanted. VLL persons indebted to me are requested to make payment, as I intend goinj or sending shortly to hiladelfhia for Goods. Those whose accounts are of long standing, are particularly invited to call and close them, by which they may save themselves some costs. r'H ARLES S VI TH. Vincennes Sept. 26 43 4w FiOR the payment of taxes 1 will sell the following tracts of land or so much thereof as will pay the tax and costs due thereon, at the Court-House door in the town of Carlisle on Wednesday the 29th Oct. unless sooner paid sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M.

terms are cash, X & Ob h 981 & fl 2 ? c o 3 II 9 J o a g. 2 f 160 2 S L 36 1 1 10 1.40 60 160 2 S. V. 36 1 1 10 1,40 60 150 2 N E. 29 10 10 1,40 60 160 2 S E. 3 10 10 1-40 60 160 2 N. E. 10 10 10 1,40 60 160 1 N. E. 4 10 10 1,60 80 160 I S W. 4 10 10 1,90 80 160 I S. E. 4 10 10 1 60 80 162 2 N. E. 9 10 10 1 40 60 16o 2 N. W. 11 lo lo l,4o 6o 111 1 S. W. 3o 11 9 1,11 55$ 1 6b 1 X. W. 29 11 9 l,6o 8o 16o 1 S. E. 19 11 9 l,6o 8o 16o 1 ; '. E. 19 11 9 16o 8o 16o 1 N. W. 19 11 9 l,6o 8o 16o 1 S. E 18 11 9 l,6o 8o 16o 2 N W 2 lo lo l,4o 6o l6o 2 S. W. 2 lo lo l,4o 6o l6o 1 N. E. 18 1 1 9 l,6o 8o 16o 2 N. W 12 8 1 1 1 4o 6o 16o 2 v W 12 8 11 l,4o 6o B A LY OHNSON, S. S C. September, 25th 1817. 43-tf

NOTICE. LOO THIS WAY, And Pay iiour Debts. f IjHE subscriber wishing to set out i for Philadelphia iboUt the first day of October ic1 r, wishes all those who are indebted to him by note or book account, to call and pav the same on or before the above ti-mthe Iso wishes to inform ! is friends and customers in general that he has on hand a quantity of the BEST QUALITY KEN HAW A SALT. which he wirl sell low for cash ALSO a quantity of ME CHANDIZE, which he is determined to seii as low for cash in hand as ever was sold m the place either by V . OLESALE or H FAIL Your compiyance with the above will confer a singular favor on your numble set-' v t. V LSON LAGOW Vincennes Aug 27; 1817- 3 tf One Hundred Dlia s ; U i. d ANAWA . Iron nc ribi on tiienignt ol t .c 31-: A t&nst mst a nesro man name?. SA Vl CAHR, 6 feet 'ngh. weight 2o' Sc upwards when in health ieft leg smauei ai ti e or' r from a w lite swelling, ..ici. occasi a him to limp smurtiy hands f e lai ge Oioad Bat nose, ven black he is one of tne ivatest hypocrites and liars j. rrntpb in the worm v f i . ... y binait shrewd cuning feln w - pi of s to be a methodist, prays reuiariy t and morning in tdsfamiiy. 1 purchased him out of Jai., at o6o at ti.is pi a-, t- (if Emma Cireen, of i ennessee, from w om he runaway, i e has wit. i him a Rifid gun, orass mounted, Tomahawk .ne liuti i er knife wearing app re; o t.I kinds, bed cloatuini; to a coosicerai e a mount. ALSO ALICE- t e wile of SAM, very black, smil woman lare mouth 8c eyes handsomely shaped small hoi ow feet sm 11 toes short, sue has considerable cloathing also. I wish them to be we 1 searched w.ien taken, as I believe they have upwards of S with them, as I have lost money !at ly out of my desk they have witn them a eliow girl 12 or i3 years ohl, the damr:ter of A. ice a servant to lohn Harbin I will give the above reward for S.:m & lice, or g5o for either of them, who all reasonable expenses if set ured in a: y j ul so tnat I get them, or delivered to me in Vincennes. B V.BECKE& "inceones, Sept d. 1617. 4-tf