Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 9, Number 4, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 December 1817 — Page 3

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THE WESTEKfc SUN.

Vi.vct'.NNKS, DECEMBER 27, 1817.

X 1 The Mail due on Thursday last, was i not received until la t evening by it Ire received the President's Message, but too (ate for this day's paper. Co mm u n ical ion . The citiaens of Vinci nnes, arc reouested to attend at the house of Mark Harnett, on Saturday evening next at 3 o'clock p. m. to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning congress to adjust the titles and boundary of the town It ind to make some disposition of the Commons adjoining the town. FOR THE I STtR.N SUV.

ORIGINAL CRUMBS, Mr Editor Under this head you may occasionally expect to hear from one who has no desire to engage in cither party politicks or loeal broils A ME C HA NICK. Swift savs that " ftarty is the madness of many for the good of a few and I will say than fiatr itism is tnc virtuous labours of a fe w tor the good of the many. Most men stand upon firincifile, yet there are very few men but what are governed by interest the great ai t lies in concealing the latter by the former. An interested mind, varnished over with a shew of liberality is like an old house newly painted outside it is picasing enough 'till we come to sec the ineide of it. How many persons imagine that a mi iris always unhappy. This is quite a mistake foi once you are in the way of it, there is as much mental pleasure in savins? the penny as in sheading it. It

is a habit, which makes any pursuit an enjoyment and though nigardliness may be a disgusting quality to me, yet it may not be so to another person. A close fisted hunks of a fellow is afraid of losing his money ; and is not every man afraid of losing what he is fond of? We may depend On it that an able miser is" never miser-able at least not more so than other nu n who are strongly attached to particular objects. It has been observed, that u none but the opulent and the independent can afford, or save, by bring close listed." Is a ftrot rnding or retiring beauty most ought after ? Judging by the other heavenly bodies 1 should give my vote for the latter. Herschell or Lelande -would peep through their telescopes for a month together to find out a new plan et that is far retired in the immensity of pace but the Sun, that is palpable to Overy eye, is only peeped at now & thenWithout any reference to political dissipations, I would give a few remarks on a certain disposition which has manifested itself ir various ways throughout tome of the states relative to common taw and legal tihr.i es. A certain knot of lawgivers have resolved to make every thing plain and easy of comprehension to each individual in society accordingly com7v ft (aw nd legal fibroses must be abolished. This to be sure is a pouncing assault ; but the gentlemen who have engaged in the husuu ss may not carry their reflections quite far enough. If common be abolished there must be an act of Assembly to supply every deficiency all I what '.nay now be found in a few reporters, would have to be searched for in the statute ook of the slate at large and pray will s poor man, or a man who lias to toil and sweat for his bread, have in re leisure to aaamine these, than to pry into the volumes which already contain t ie comrdon law ? But let me examine for a moment what this common law is it is a set of rules bv which we bargain and sell, barter and exchange : by which we hold our property and protect our lives : a set Of rules which have arisen from the experience of man in the wisdom qf ag, s -which our forefathers began, fit xv.nch our posterity will endeavor, as i e

to perfect. omrnon law be-

tv begat) it is the bond luman a icx iation which

exist without it. It is law bci i rule of conduct "and it is

c?w n because it applies to every mem

ber of the community and whether it be found in the books of reported c.iscs or in the aefs of Assembiv.no man can heroine ac iuaited with u t toroughly,with out leisure and itu ly Seven years arc ii lowed in many cases for the acquire m 'it of an art or tra ' ,n 1 yet there ate mi i who would say that the law which embraces ten thousand principles n 5cesi rj to control human actions may be

iave do

vran w.iev so

and c cduld

cause

rendered p!ain to everv man in a dav ! I might give examples to verify what I have here advanced, but it is unnecessary.

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A man who suffers his attention

divided by many objects at once, to the injury of one principal aim, acts as I did when a child in pursuant of butterflies through the garden following ail by turns, and catching none of them. HAY I I, It will be recollected that we lately sent the Congress frigate to Hay ti, with a commissioner on board, charged with arranging our affairs with that government. The result of that mission is not generally known. The following account ofthe arrival of the Congress, as well as despatches from the count of Limonade, secratary of state for foreign affairs, has been furnished by a friend to the Eaitor of the National Advocat. Official note from the Hayii Gazette. M In order to remove all doubts which the arrival of the American frigate Congress in the port of the capital, having Mr. Tyler on board may have excited and also to remove all motives of calumny from the enemies of Hayti, we are authorized to publish the following documents. M A govarnment, strong of itself as well as by its principles of wisdom Sc justice does not fear to make the truth known. There will be seen in these documents the desire which our government has exhibited to establish relations of commerce ai d friendship with the government of the United States, whenever they should be founded on the political relations, usages and reciprocity which ought to exist between governments. It will be seen that the cause why the lucrative commerce which has for more thah 25 years existed between the two nations has not been more extensive, is owing solely to the govrnmegt of the United States."

DRF. HFTTT . TIRRTPAMFTV

From the Norfolk Beacon, of the Mth

instant. Capt. Williams of the brig Louisa, brings intelligence of a dreadful Hurricane, on the 2 1st ult. at St. Lucia Barbadoes, Dominique, Martinique, & St Vincent's. At I )ominirjue, nearly the whole town was inundated, and the destruction of property immense. Some lives were lost 1 he island nearly desolated Did not learn thai any vessels were lost. At St. Lucie the gale was particulraly severe. All the vessels in that port were Entirely lost; the Government House and barracks blown down ; the Governor, his lady and child, and most of the staff killed or wounded, and all the estates of the Island rendered a heap of ruins. At Str Vi nasal's ten sail of yesselg went on aljpje aid were nearly all lost. A sch rfronJfhiladclphia bound to St. Barts vjth Jfc and brandy was lost on Barbuda reef, the crew and part of the cargo saved. It is reported at Antigua that H M. ship Antelope of 50 guns. Rear Adml. Harver, vsanjost in the gale She sailed from J'lgeon Island for Barbadoes. the night previous to the gale At Martinique, abont 50 sail of vessels were driven out to sea from St. Pierres, principally Americans, k having no ballast, provisions, or other necessaries for a voyage, have probably been lost. Only one of the above vessel had been heard of, a French ship, winch has got into St Eustatia The Estates herealso were greatlv damaged.

WHOLESALE RET J ft A fresh and large supply of SEASONABLE, FANCY AND SUBSTANTIAL

GOODS, o

state orrvm v 1. KNOX COUNTY.

Frederick Greater, Plaintiff,

. AT LOW r RICKS.

HE Subscriber has iust received

gainst the goods,

and is now opening a very exten

sive and general assortment of MERC M AX DIZE, comprising such a variety of Domestic and Foreign products and Manufactures, a: renders it needless to enumerate. He respectfully invites his customers and the public to give him a call, as he is determined to sell at prices that should not fail to give the utmost satisfaction to all purchasers He will receive in payment every description of country produce uitable forexportation JOHN EW'NG December 6. l-tf Af STATE OF INDIANA. ty KXOX COUNTY, Domestic Attachment. Frederick Greater, Plaintiff, vs

William M. Wilson, Defendant,

N the 30th day of October last. a.

writ of Utachment was issued a-

chattels, rights, credits

and monies of the above defendant ; which

writ has been returned with the following endorsement, k Legal service made and E. -tout, summoned as garnishee, Jas Nabh. Const "Nov notice is hereby given to all persons, concerned, ajiat further and final proceedings w ibc had on said Attachment at my officerin -Saturday the 24th day of Januaajicxt - Henry GilhamlTP. December 13, 1817. 3-tf S

1W PARTNERSHIP.

D &1 H. If. MOORE

L.L practise law in conjunction

in future in the western and mid

dle circuits, and occasionally in the eas tern circuit ; and also in the supreme & Federal courts. Those who may wish to employ them may depend upon the united exertions of both ; one or the other may be found at their law Office in Corydon letters on business must be directed to both. 33 tf Cerydon, May 17.

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A LARGE cV GENEJAi5 ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDISE A n d GROCERIES. w hich he will sell Who les Ret at reduced prices, Persons having cash to give for Merchandise will find it to, their interest to give him a call, J. B Mc.C ALL. Vincennes, Dec. 12, 1817 2 16w

NEW GROCERY.

John IIoiisto?i. jc Co.

M M AVE opened a Grocery opposite Thomas Jones's RED HOUSE, where they have on hand. Liquors of all Kinds, Also a Quantity of Writing and Wrapping Poprr, J 1 ndow Gl ass a i rf 7 ) ba r o, Whu h ti ev will sell bv Wh hA1'-

tail.

1 aw mrfnn. V

2 yMascinic. Hm arfembers of Vincennes Lclve.

Tot A . M. are reouested

to beyf) unctual m their attendance at the

Lojfc.K Roost, on Saturday the 27th inst. at o'clock A. M. to celebrate the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, A sermon will be preached at the CourtHouse,, to commence at 12 o'clock precisely 'Transient Brethren are invited to attend. By Order of the W. M V. J BRADLEY, Seet'u.

Dec, 12th, 1817.

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STATE OFIVTl WW,

Knox County.

W llham Burlch, complainant,

vs.

LL persons indebted to the subscriber bv note or account will be

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p . ,se i to ( an anu seine on mcir respective balances on or before the htt ot Janu.n v, Us 18. a he is in want of cash. j lc ishes to purchase, Rabbit Skins, And all other kinds of Pprs, R P. PRICE incennes, Dec. 26, 1617. 4 if

Samuel Anderson, defendant.

Demand $7 6S :M N' the 9th inst. a writ of Attachment was issued against the oods, chat

tels, rights, credits, and monies of the above defendant ; v. hich writ has been returned with the following endorsement k leal service made, & Henry Gil ham Esq. summoned as garnishee, S. Almy

paven to

const. Now notice is hereby

all persons concerned, tnat lurtner anu

aid tne

final proceedings will be had on Attachment at my office on Saturday

C4th dav of January neat E. Stout, J P. December 17, 1817. 3-tf

vs.

Abijah Brown, Defendant.

Nthe i 1th inst an Attachment was issued againt the goods, chattels,

rights, credits and monies, of the above named defendant ; which wrk has been returned with the following endorse nent, uLegal service made, St Gabriel I.emmen summoned as garnishee, Tho'&. ColmaUj Cons't Now notice is hereby given to ail persons concerned, that further and final proceedings will be had on said Attachment at ray office on Satureay u.c 24th day of January next ' E. Stout, J. P. December 17, 1817. 3-tf

STATE OF INDIA V A.

KNOX COUNTY.

Josiah L. Holms, Plaintiff,

vs.

Abijah Brown, Defendant. Demand 43 22.

ON the 9th inst a writ of Attachment was issued against the goods, chattels, rights credits and monies of the a bove defendant ; which writ has been returned with the following endorsement! ' Legal service made, and Samuel illworth, Samuel T. Scott, Hale Sc Wood, Robert Buntin, Peter Jones, and W iiiiam Jones summoned as garnishees, S. Almy, Cons't.' Vow notice is hereby given to all persons concerned that: further and final proceedings will be had on said Attachment at my office on Saturday the 24th day of January next, E. Stout. J P. December 17, 1817. 3-tf

NOTICE.

JOHN LAW

Attorney and Counsel tor at Law

AS taken an office in Vincennes and

trusts that bv a faithful attention to

the duties of his profession, to merit a share of the public patronage He will practice in the Supreme Court and in the Circuit Court of Knox, and the adjoining counties. Through the medium ot a friend at Washington, lie will collect claims upon government for property lost cr destroyed during the late war or those of any other nature. A!so, Soldiers patents for land, upon their producing an honorable discharge. Application to he made to him r the present, at tbe Vi ncennes Hotel.1' c N. .. COY ' L VCIJYG of all kind done with fidelity and dispatch. Vincennes, Dec. 20, 18 17. 3-tf

FOR SALE. A ffEtW KEEL BO. IT

"ffUST arrived from Pittsburgh, bur f then about 1 7 or 18 Tons, with all fixtures complete. Apply to JO! IX KIVTXG. WHO II IS FOR SALE. At a small advance on cost and carriage, One Ton assorted Castings -Two Boxes do. Tin Warty

12 Kegs Nails assorted, f Incennes. Dec. 18. 3-tf ""notice to debtorsT LL persons indebted to us either by fNOTE or BOO ACCOI N'T are requested to call and pay us, on ow

betore the hrst day ot January next

one of us will start (at that time) to th

eastward tor the purpose of purch

stock by attending to this Notice it will

very much oblige and enable us to ex

cute promptly the orders of oua custo

mers. Kausler ft Wise. November 1Q. 52 ft

Ad m i ii i stmt or i ce Not

LL those that are indebted to the es

tate of Jisrih Case, Sen'r. d-c'd.

will please to come forward and pay oflJ

their respective accounts immediatrl -or their accounts will be placed in th

hand of proper officers for collection, as the notes are placed in the hands of Ab'm Case, in Busseron township John Case, Tkos. Case. Administrators. Dec. f 3-3t

JiMEMIAH WOOD,

WILL eOKTIKUl TO K RP3

AV A.SSO HTM F.ST OF J

MEDIC IKE S. W a the stand formerly occupied by Hale & Wood. He solicits the public patronage, and will endeavor to merit it. 90 tf Vuiceunci, Nov. 1 161 J'.