Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 9, Number 16, Vincennes, Knox County, 21 March 1818 — Page 2

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x:ic intelligent citizen, w o raiues tne Instruction of himsell and hi family, Constitute the relish of tae wce, and t ilsh abundance for profitable reflection and con ( rsation. If Be is a patriot, bc cannot be insensible to the welfare of

his ( ouiUi v. it he is a philanthropist,

feels a concern for his fellow men,

tweverdistant. if he is a father, he

lo tea no opportunity to instruct his children ana c Uinot but view " the passing tidings of the times as a most essential Bart of their education though distant from the metropolis Though secluded from society, he can know all that is necessary to be known of the pomp and bustle of a c ity life. By a close attention to the diversified Col urns of newspapers, we are enabled tOtf catch the manners living as they risr." In one column may be seen the inarch of armies, and fate of nations and in another the advertisement of the smallest dealer. All may find instruction, amusement or interest, from the hoary sage to the lisping school hoy. Every subscriber to a newspaper should carefully preserve them in regular files, for the benefit of his posterity. After the lapse of 4-) or 50 years, looking over these, and examining the important Occurrences of former days, will give a eftecr view than can be found in history. JT he best account of our revolutionary War can be obtained in this way ; and no doubt the rising generation will in futer times anxiously look to newspapers for all the particulars of the recent WaT Which has conferred such high honor on our countrymen. It is erroneous to suppose that newspapers are less valuable during peace, than in times of war. It is true, that tiio.se w ho deiight in tne recital of bloody Scenes and ruined towns will find less to gratify that barbarous appetite ; but t .use who ish for improvement, or deIrMrtn sentiments, will find an increased value from the attention paid to science, arts, agriculture, history, biograp ly morality, religeon, humor, poetry, Kc The man who " can't find time," to Tea l a newspaper twice during the week, l&USt be truly the siavc to ignorance or poverty. Tne truth is, however, that this is an excuse for indolence or parsimony And thus whoie famines are deprived of information on those points Which afford one naif of the conversation of society. It is hoped, however, that such are few. Our political Welfare so essentia iv depen Is 0 i a diffusion of knowledge, &c avc have so many examples in tne old World of ail ignorant people being the slave of superstition a id tyranny, that our republic should lose no opportunity to establish itself on tae only permanent foundation. Essei RrgUtef

VALUE OF FLORIDA. The following from a Jamaica paper is Well worthy the attention of the United S' ttes, Feathers will show how the Wind blows. 7' the Editor of Jamaica Colonial Sour r.v'. SlR The anxious desire of the United States, to obtain possession of the province of Last Florida, will lay the commerce of the Spanish colonies, in time of war, entirely at their mercy, is sufficiently well known : and our Jamaica planters and merchants ought to look to themselves, as they have certainly the most serious cause of alarm at the prospect of Last Florida, falling into the -lafrids of the United States. In time of War the latter would thence have a perfect command of the Gulf of Florida. It would be a measure, of sound policy, Were the Spanish government to cede the Floridais to Great Hrittian ; and to Induce the British government to desire the ac uisition, it is proper to mention tjtbat they would furnish it with a regular, supply off naval stores, such as pitch tar, turpentine, masts, and ship plank ; with live oak, of the greatest magnitude fof ship building, with which the province ibound. There is another circumstanee which ought to have great weight. As Hie British would then acquire the exclusive possession of live oak the A merit ans would be thereby excluded from its use in forming a durable navy, 0 It to be obliged to use their own worth less oak, which will not last above six or sc n c rs, at the expiration of which p i io 1. they must be at tin enormous expence of renewing their whole Beet. I.ive-oak is a wood of such extraorclina v durability that after the trees havr been exposed to the changes and in !emenrv of the seasons for upwards nf ' ( nuirv, it ar ;p rs a stony hardness an 1 will resist the cder of the bet tempered steel. Th "ve mnent of the V. S. are acquainted with its value; their

ates were bud' of this W(d,

for ten or twelve seventy fours, which were deposited in their arcenal, but were wisely destro) ed by Sir Alexander Cochran. There are now of)iy a fewscattered tree.-i in Carolina and tieoria ; pereaps sufficient to bund a frigate. in the peninsula of Last Florida, their is one of the best and most secure harbors in America, which will receive from fiifty to one hundred sail of the line. I am induced to hope that these observations will not e scape the attention Of government, and the Jamaica, planters anu met chants. AX OLD OFFICER. GERMAN EMIGRANTS. We have been favored with the perusal of a statement ot facts, relaiie to the Dutch passenger ship Aprile, c apt. JJr Grootj which arrived below about 2 weeks ago from the Texei, and is now vending here remaining Passengers in the State of Delaware. The ship sailed from Amsterdam with only 233 Passengers, under command of Capt. Smithy w ho had a know ledge of our coasts, and under a contract to proceed to the port of Philadelphia. Having droped down the Tcxel, the porvisions were objected to by the captain; a quarrel ensued between him and the Owner, and he was displaced. It w as at this time the infamy of the transaction began to dcvelope itself. Three more vessels were lying in the Roads with passengers in a miserable situation, disceased and covered with vermin. These were conveyed on board the Aprile, and all of them obliged to sign a new contract drawn up by the foimcr Capt Smith, who now appeared onboard as Agent or Supercargo; having it optional with him to proeeede to any port in the U. S. From the very crowded state of the ship, and badness of the provisions, the pestilence spread so rapidly that tne Dutch Government interfered; and they landed on an island in the Texel, w here upwards of 400 died. Of 1200 souis embarked only about 500 reached the shores of the. Delaware. The ship is said to be 800 tons burden, We are happy to find the National Legislature has noticed the subject, and expect something w ill be done to restrain a cupidity so infamou, and disgraceful to Humanity. Paulson's D. A. INDIAN WAR IN THE SOUTH. Extract of a letter o'ated Cami Cum ming-, Jan. 14 1818 : We arrived here after a fatiguing march of 1 2 days from Hartford, loof which it rained. The whole of our inarcli has been through a poor Hat, pine woods giades, where 1 have seen eight horses frequently to a w aggon, which they moved with difnculiy. We have had many false alarms, but no lighting; nor need there be any apprehension of any attact. A hostile party, however, is scouring in the neigiibos hood, consisting of about thirty ne n, and have rilled the house of a friendly C ha haw chief.

will ride on the box with the driver; so that it w iii not only afford security to the mail, but also to the passegr. Tne way-mail is put in sepeiate b. gs, alter the European styie and is so arrange d as not to detain the coach more tt.au three minutes at each post-orhce on the road. This si as it tliotttd be. X. Y. j. Post.

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David Richard, h 21 days frm Falmouth. (James) we have received a file of the Cornwall Gazette, printed at that place, to the 1 4th January, liom whioh We copy some late accounts of the opDerations of the patriot and royal forces on the Spanish Maine. In one sanguinaiy battle, fought on the 2d December, w here the patriot forces consisted of 1500 men, 12(o were slain. The loss on the p- rt of the royalists is said to amount to bc only I I killed and 98 Wound ed. The troops of the latter fought to desperation, and are said to have equalled only by those of Marengo, Austc. litz and Jena.

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Items of News.

FROM MLKS' K E(i ISTER. A rjropositian is before the legislature of Massachusetts to change the names of the days of the week, by fixing their l gal namrs as at present used by the society of Friends or Quakers first-day, seennd-dav, kc Why not as w ell also alter the names of the months ? Important ! The Elector of Hesse Cassel has ordered that all his troops shall wear queues Exactly fifteen ninees long the sergents are to carry measures, which thej are frequently to apply, for the good of the service ! The numbers of Jews in the world has been estimated at 6.598,000; twothirds of w hom are in the Mahommedan states. Certain spirited citizens of Pnnam county. Georgia, have given public notice that they w ill prosecute all violations of the law to prevent the introduction of slaves into that state. Kidnapping and dealing in w"?!-Two famous traders in men, named Bradly and Nolen, carry in a number of negroes to market, several which are supposed to have been freemen, have been justly put to death by them, on their passage to New-Orleans. 4 The Baltimore inp'ti 11? for the quarter ending on the 31st ult.; return 1 14 920bbls. wheat flour ; 4310 half do. do. 2120bbls. rev ; 298 casksl Indian ; 403 Ibbls. beef; 2 1 58bbls. pork; 7835bbls herrings ; 020 large casks of domestic liquors ; 4852bbls. ditto, See

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Johnston, summoned as garnishes Tfcoj Colnian const " Now notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that further and final proceedings w ill be had on said attachment at my office on Satui day the 2Itt day of Man 1 nett E. STOUT ). 11. 1 1 3W FOR SALE Bt JOHN EWING, At the most Reduced Prices. A LAHCl. & GENERAL ASSORlMr.M OF MERCHANDIZE EMBRACING, Groceries and Liquors, Queensware, China, Glass. & Hardware Domestic and Foreign DKV GOODS

Of every description,

SUCH AS

Factory Cotton,

Checks and Ginghams,

Superfine Cloths,

kersemcrcs and Broad Cloths, Cambrics Callicoes Dimities, Hoauns. Silk of different kinds, 1 Point and Hose Blankets, Irish LinenFlannels, ficc. ALSO, Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes. Boot Silk Umbrellas, Silver Framed Spectacles, Silver Tea Wares, : aahionablfl Eon-

nets and elegant Trimmings, Men's and Women's Saddles a

dlery.

Woo, . Fur Hats k Hatters Trimminfrs Carpenters Coopers h Saddlers Tools Wire Sifters, Violins Flutes & Fifes, Looking (.lasses. Drawing Knives, K nives and Porks, Carvers & Butchers Spades. Augers and Axes; Adzes Chains Steeljrs ds indow Cilas, Smoothing) 7; rs md Waifle Irons. Fire Fenders, llrass and common Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, Hand Bellows. Brushes of every description. Fishing Tackle, Pocket and Holster Pistols, Grid Irons, Frying Pans, Weaver's Heeds Log Wood, Pittsburgh Porter in Casks and Bottles, White Lead ground in Oil and dry, Plough Irons. A VARIETY OF PATENT MEDICINES,

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British 07, Bateman's Drops, Antibillious Pills, &c.

Till Ware. Castings. Iron and Nails, completely assorted, AAT EXTENSIVE SUPPLY OF

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The last accounts from the South, state that General Jackson hail arrived ill Georgia and the Tennessee roluteers were hastening to join him. They consists of nearly 2000 men. A brave little band from Russellville in this state under the command of Capt Robert Crit tenderly brother to our senator of that name were rapidly advancing to share the dangers and glories of the campaign. The Candians startle at every thing Which looks military in the United States The following remarks we copy from the Quebec Gazette. " An extraordinary resolution has latcly been moved and, committed in the American Congress. It is nothing les than to amend the Constitution so as to provide Jot teaching in the primary schools and other seminaries of learning in the United States the svst tn of military exercise prescribed jjr the militia.'' Argus. TANGIERS, OCT. 28. An Algerine squadron his just left the mediterranean, to capture Russian Hamburg, and Prusian s i ps. The courageous and successful action of

Cant. Schawmanu has incensed the new

Especially those indebted to him

that he hasemployed Lvwis Jonks, to do Ids business during his absence, also

to close his accounts as last as possible Sdioot 3ooks those who yet remain indebted to me Slates and Stationary :n ...,.11 : c

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their accounts with him otherwise I

shall have to take a disagreeable way to collect them. Wilson Ltisrow. Viacennes, Jan. 7, 1818. 6 tf. Jf 1 would wish to purchase a Large Quantity oj Raccoon and Fox skins. 6 tf W. L.

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IIIE subscriber has received from 1 Philadelphiai A LARGE GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDISE , And GROCERIES. which he will sell Whole tale or Retail at reduced pricife, Persons baring cash to give for Merchandise will find it to, their interest toghc him a call, J. B. Mc.CALL. Vincennes Dec. 12, 1817 2 6w

v in the highest degree a rsinst t!.e Ruasian Bag When the pirste who had taken the Russian brig returned, the Dey I ) ) jy caused the five sailors who m he had

Knox County,

brought prisoners, to be delivered to the consul of Sweden but, as soon as he learnt that Capt. Schaumanu had freed himself, he had them demanded back again, and confined in the most dreadful d ungeons.

I S. -C ac'i vi'h a uard. By an advertisement in the PhiladeU phis papers, we pticievc tliat hearafter the C S. mail-co iches, that run between

; BO LAND y Plaintiff? vs.

ABU All BROWN, Defendant. Domestic Attachment. OX the 16th day of December tast, a Writ of attachment was issued against the goods, chattela, righta, credits and monies of the above defendant, which writ has been returned with the following endorsement, M legal set vice made, and V. C. Vanderenn r, John Myers, Wrn M-lntosh, Mrs. Oneille. Samuel

frith a number of Select Book?, I listorial, Biographicalj Religious and Miscellanioas. Sufficient to form a very useful country or neighbourhood Library. Steel Plate, Mill, Cross Cut and Whip Saw S, Spun Cotton Sc Cotton in the Bale, Siiad Sc Mackeral, Gold atch Seals k Earmgs. HE HAS AS EXTESSIl E SELECTION OF INDIAN GOODS, And a great variety of seasonable, SUBSTANTIAL Sc FANCY article Hot liere enumerated, suitable for town and coun tof As an article of use and substance he will mention a patent STEEL GRIST MILL, that would frind sufficient for ten famiQs lies: it is now temporarily fixed ?.: a may be viewed by any persons who want su !i a convenience in their neighbourhood fry J. M. i very much ttUfloaed to ell Cheap Good to punctual men , hut he wishes it to he understood by a r.um't-r of persons mho have been long indebted to him. that if they do not call and pay or give their notes for the amount due with out further delay, hu SM amis ivdl oblige him, to adopt the tJlesdtV stSjfe to collect. Vincennes, Jan. 16, 1818 7tf

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