Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 9, Number 4, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 December 1817 — Page 2

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Me irs. Sullivan, Stevens, r-w Daniel and Hunt the committee on the part of the House of Representatives. ;o;nt resolution from the senate, on the subject of the proposed amendments to the Constitution, was read, and orderedto be read a seconU tlme J" The Speaker lav) before the House the report oft He Auditor of State -Also, the report of the Treasurer of State, which were read and ordered to be re fered to the committee of W CmOn motion of Mr. Sullivan. 0r r di -hat a committee be appointed to bring in a bill requiring the becretary of State to procure from the Land Offices at Vincennes, JeflVrsonvine and Ciocinnati a list of lands subject to taxation within this State ;and Messrs, Sullivan. Stevens, Boon, t otton and Scott were appointed that committee. Mr Sullivan, from the committee appointed to bring in a bill requiring the Secretary to obtain a list of taxable lanus reported a bill : which was reau, and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow. Tuesday. Dec. 9. Mr Stevens, introduced a bill providing for township officers, which was read and ordered to be read a second time on Saturday next. H'ednesdav, Dec. lO. Mr Stevens from the committee, on the subject of public roads and highways, reported a bill, which was read, an,! ordered to be read a second time, on next Thursday week. Mr. Graham from the committee to Whom was refered the relief of sheriffs, reported a bill which was read, and ordered to be read a second time to-mor-

pointcd to bring in a bill for the benefit

Ot OCClipvm ciainiiii.3 - i Messrs Ferguson, v arr,Buntin, M Clure and . .eggs were appointed that committee . Mr. Sullivan presented the petition of Charles rnith and others of tiic Steam Mill Company near Vincennes, praying an act to authorize the executors of John Johnson deed, to sell and convey certain property ; which was read and relerred. Senate. Satukoay, Dec 6. Mr Ferris presented a bill to provide for carrying the la .s into effect in newcounties ; was read and ordered to be read a second time on Monday next. Mr Ferris, from the committee on that part of tne Governor's Message relative to the revision of the laws, reported, that a joint committee, consisting of three from the Senate and live from the House of Representatives be appointed, See. which report was conenred in by the Senate ; and Messrs. Paul, Polke, and Ferns were anointed tint committee on, the part of the Senate. The reports of the Auditor and Treasurer of State, were received and read. On motion of Mr. Depauw, the joint resolution, relative to the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, was read a third time, and passed. On motion of Mr. Pennington, the Senate resolved to re-consider their vote of the 3d inst. relative to granting leave to bring in a bill to repeal an act, entitled " an act prohibiting non resident attornevs from practising within this

The Auditor of the Treasury in obedience to an act of the General Assembly entitle An act concerning the Auditor of Public Accounts, and" 1 reasurer of State, approved I 1th December 1816," submits the following report viz : That from the 16th Nov. 1816, to the 29th Nov. 1817 incmsive, (tore has been received on loan Ao-i no i From sundry sheriffs within the dates afore-aid, 1 09 1-4 Making a sum total S24,:51 19 1-4 Within the periods above mentioned there has been audited in liquidation of the expenses of the late convention, f i .. . c .u nfthf ate Teriitorv, &j l-

In liquidation of the accounts of the General Assembly for their services at their last session, In liquidation of the accounts of the executive office, In liquidation of the accents of the officers ot the judiciary,

in liquiuauun ui .iv v.u.i

7 . 3 2 .5 2,200 2 27o Mi w m

12 00 00 37

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T eavlne in the hands of the treasurer on the 29th Nov. last provided that the warrants audited as aforesaid have been paid at the treasury Since the 29th Nov. last it Is estimated that the receipts mto the treasury for the years 1814. 1815 St 1816 amount to

And tor the year wit

g3,820 76 905 944 1,078 33

state

Making a sum total gJ83 37i irount due and unpaid by sundry sheriffs, exclusive of their commisAmo i J f anHnr halancea due the sheriff

sion tor the year iw,auu ' 6 578 25 nnder the late territorial government, , a And from the counties of Clark, I ibson, Washington and Switzerland, no duplicates having been received for the present year, no estimate ran therefore be made of revenue that may be derived thence. can uititimv- Uor,Un rnni.tv For one

On the bond executed bv several thousand dollars suit has been instituted which wh m rec over,,! will add There are however demands which will shortly accrue in favor of the officers of the judiciary estimated at ?vl to meet interest arising; on loans. Esclutive of such monies afmay be required to liquidate the remaining outstanding debts under th head of territorial vanaots. All of which is respectfully submitted.

1,000 oc

1,500

00 00

The bill, directing the modeof changing the venue was read the third time K passed On motion of Mr Cotton, Resolved that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill respecting the leasing of sections No. 6. and Messrs. Cotton, Carr Dunn, Bryson, Snowden and Hoiman were appointed the committee. Mr Slaughter from the committee on that part of the governor's Message relative to a state Library, reported that they were of opinion that it be postponed for the present. Thursday, Dec 1. Mr Graham moved, that the letter refered to in the governor's communication and hit excellency's answer thereto on the subject of slaves escaping into this state be spread on the journal, and on the question being taken, it was determined in the affirmative YES Messers. oon, Bryson, Buntin.Carr, Cambell, Cotton, Conner, Dunn, Daniel, Ciraynam, Hill Holman,

Little Lynn, Scott, bnowaen, aureus, Slaughter, Sullivan, Zcnor, and Lane, irSpeaKer, v $ Messers, Chambers, rereuson, Littell, and Vilroy 5 Mr. oon introduced a bid, making a specific appropriation for Wolf scalps, which was read, .aid ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. Mr. Ste vens from the commute appo" te i on that subject, brought in a bill toor ranize the associate judges into a county court, which was read, and ordered to be read a second time to-mor-ro w . Mr Fergurson from the committee on that subject reported a bill for the relief ot insolvent debtors. hicb was read, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. . . Mr Slaughter introduced a joint resolution on the subject of the medical society ; which was read and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. Fn lay, December 12. Mr Ferguson introred a bill regulating ferries, which v s read, and ordered to be read a sect nd time un Monday next. Mr. Stephens from the committee of revision, introduced a bill providing tor sur eyors: A;so a bill against forcible entry and detainer ; Also a bill concerning clerks 5 Also a bill, regulating proceedings on indictments: Also, abill establishing a county treasury ; which were read and ordered to a second reading The hi I. regulating the emigration of , 1 . . 11. mtn thu tt lf:' TVJ

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ovedthat the farther consideration of taid bill be indiffinately postponed, which tv. a decid 1 In the negative V ,V SM isrs Carr, Chambers, Cotton, Dunn Hill, llohnan, liunt, Scott, Sc Stevens. 9. &kx Messrs. Beer. Bryson, IV f n, Campbell, onner Daniel, Fereruson, f; a am, Little, LUtell, ynn M Cure, Wilroy, Snowden, Slaughter, Sullivan, Zenor and ue,( neakerO 19, O 1 motion 01 Ml Fei 'uv n, Betoivtdi That committee be p-

Ti'sn v. December 9.

Mr. Paul preseutecl a bill, relative to non resident attornies and counsellors at law ; which was read, and ordered to be reada second time to-morrow. The Secretary of the Senate reported that he had appointed Jonathan Dotey, assistant secretary ; who was sworn and entered on the duties of his oflice. On motion of Mr. Depauw, that a committee be appointed to examine and correct the journal, and deliver them to the tate printer ; and Messrs. Depauw, Pennington and Beggs were appointed that committee. Wednesday, December. 10. Mr Polk from the joint committee of revision, reported a bill for granting writs of ne exeat, and regulating proceedings thereon. A bill establishing the office, and definine; the duties of Notary Publicks ; which were read and ordered to be read the second time to-morrow. Mr. Pennington introduced abill relative to application for new counties, and for Other purposes, which was read, and ordered to be read a second time to . morrow. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the nomination of saac B lackford. Esq as one of the Judges of the - upreme court and on the question being put, it was decided unanimously in the

affirmative. Thursday Dec II.

Mr Paul from the joint committee of

December 8, 1817.

Auditor of Public Accounts,

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ciThe Treasurer in obedifK to an act of the General Assembly entitled Ao act clnceng the Auditor oSgfeic Accounts and the Treasurer, approved the 1 1th December, submits the follow- report : inclusive there has been tw from the 16th Nov 1816) the 29th No. 1817 inclusive, tneie I as neen

X liVVV. m. m. b received on loan r ., From sundry Sheriffs within the dates afore s aid,

$20,000 00

4 25 1 09 i

Making a sum total of Within the periods above mentioned there has been paid at the Treas i r loto territorial debt.

iitv m t lsenarirc ui mv. iv. . . In payment of the officers of the Esecuuve department, n defravinR the contingent expenses of the government, In defrayin! the expenses of the late convention of the Indiana Temt0rin the navment of the officers of Judiciary department, In of the members of the General Assemb y, for their servi ces duAn their late session and defraying incidental expenses attendant thereon,

24,25 1 09 J g5331 631 2,000 00 222 37

3,076 21 2,100 00

7,325 20.055

Trounrv on the Oth Nov. 1817a balance of Leaving m the rreasury or , he -Jt ben paid at the

Since whicn penou m uw oti

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k.JLUV.- T. i . j--Treasury the sum of

4 820 76 5(00 3,270J7S

983 3f

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t i WW aSSSSKec lei, mine i icasui 1 i Leaving a nb.nce on ec ij , ;nto the

Sinrp 1'fi' 'HlOI NOV. iBUa aiu'' Tre- ' v i v'smulrv sheriffs for the years 1814, 1815, 1816 and 1817 Leavilg the hands of the Treasurer on the 8th of Decemoer, 1817,

the total sum of Respectfullv submitted, D IF.L C LANE Treasurer of State.

7 254

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4Vo of rrrtnin1S. A'.SO abill Stlb

iecting rcl annersonal t states to executions, forde?ich were read, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow. The bill respecting non resident attornies. was read the third time, and on the question shall this bill pass? It was decided in the affirmative. Y ES Messers Baird, Corner. Ferris, Grass, Poike, Pennigton and Paul. NAYS -Messers Beggs, Dupaw,and Montgomery 3Friday, December 12, Mr. Pennington introduced abill for fixing the scats of Justice in new counties, which was read, and ordered to be re id a second time to morrow. Mr. Paul, from the joint committee of revision, reported a bill to provide for the partition of real estate Also, a bll regulating estrays Also, abill prescribing the mode of proceeffing against absconding debtors; which were read and ordered to a second reading on several different days.

RANK OF VINCENNES,

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e State KanK oi nunana.

3st October 1817.

HE Stockholder- a e hereby requir

ed to pay a third Instalment oi i ive

on or

next T stock, v

3NHAWA SALT

he first quality, for sale by JO US DOT A7

N Busseron prairie- one mile from

Carlisle winch Win ne sum iu

Cash f urs and sKins, or 101 such as Corn and Wheat o .r rntiarv 23 1817

X IT . - -

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Hnllar on each share.

first day of January

have subscribed 1

tre tne

who d under

the direction of conwaissioners appomtea for the purpose by a hue act of the General Assembly, must pay the said instalment to the commissioners of the countv, where such subscriptions were made The other Stock) ohlers arc requested to pay the said nstahnent at the Bank. ISAAC BLACILFORUj Cath'r.

BBXNETT,

fi'nl, and Lbuncellor at Law

practice, in the hrst circuit, fne Supreme Court, nd occasionlv in other parts of the state He keeps his office in the room adjoining the

itmel otnee.

4X incennes, ept. -to, ow

Have for Sale.

If 150 Acres of Prime Land,

Ri-.er Ductus, near esquire aiui-

nen's. also

aCICo IllMrtt-5 Superb Pistols and HoUterSj A handsome SWORD and an elegan GOLD WATCH. . G. V. JOHNSTON.

1817. 46 tt Z-m m . . . ft ftl

to dispose of a number of

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r I Ll) l.xii l'Ji in i:.e iowu

also three lots With two

good buUdingS thereon, now occupied as a store Sc tavern also 40 or 50 acres of first rate land, adjoining the same A great bargain wili be given in the above property, for a part paid in hand, and a reasonable credit for the b lance JAMES DUN KIN.

'rands Cunningham.

AS opened a House of Entertain mrnt. at the corner of Market 8c

9Bm&. in t.ie house lately oc-

cupied by Joshua Bond, where he hope by attention to business, to receive a portion of public patronage he assures them that no exertion on his part snail be wanting to merit it. 43tf ' Vincennes, Sept 26. i8i7.

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Jircuit CourtsT)! Kfo

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October

and the adjacent counties he re, sides at the" Vincennes Hold" Vinecnnes, 14, Feb 1817. Hlftl

Come aul Pay. v those that are indebted to thS kr, for tlieir Marci going to the i r 1

Chester Bali Horse, tor tne year ion VfiWfileaae come 9ud fiay immediately. Abraham ( ase. December 19. 3-3t

REMOVAL, REYNOLOS r BONNER Hare removed their Stock of

tx,r KT ' uSttiDftV onp dor below

JJ V V ft - . . . - Mr Peter Jones' Tavern, where thev expt ct shortly to open an additional assortment lately selected in Baltimore and PhUad If.hia. 5 2tf Vionnetf No?