Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 11, Number 28, Vincennes, Knox County, 8 July 1820 — Page 2

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HTI'IK subscriber Kivmc removed iron i thc Steam Mill, and taken the simp next viMir to Uurtch's Grocery Store, inf.ums the public, th it he carries on the U )nve business in all its various branches, v;, 1 will accommod ate all those w ho mav f ivT- him with their custom. He has en b y a rpautity of first r itc STEKL, and i-f'tulsto kirn a sunidv ot t fV- llS ef dl kinds. H'm Mrhcsf Smith work. -irh as "ailfiii -UIOXS.BULIj lMj()U('fHS,&i &c. wiU he done at his s'mp in the best manner, anion the vVvtct notice. j .tr.s f.lswortti. V,,rertncs. Jit n 'J0. J 2 3. S7tf TALLOU' Wanted .it this Office. PENNSYLVANIA STATU L 0 T T E 11 I MIST CLASS. Y. W AITH, Manaceu. 1 1 G. i i o m 10 M nze (h. do. t! o . tin do. do Ot of of of of of of of cJl) UllVr -v I 10 000 5.000 1.000 500 200 50 0 0 r 0 r r -r 2 )t) )0 Tickets Prizes all floating, and to be drawn in 15 days. fvr vr T 73 ETS Ji. SIX DOLLARS, and snares in nrnuuruuiu I ? FOR SALT. AT ffU. Waitcs? Tnthi Fortunate Office, Soulh west corner of Third and Chesnut streets, Wli.i Inro M!iehnc:pil fhp , , ... . r t WUOle OI UV. aOOe m-muu 8lUMm', and Who have sold and paid Prizes amounting to Five million of Dollars. FryAll PU.'ES in the above Lottery will be paid in GOLD as soon as demanded. Orders liclosm- the Cash wilt be promptly attended to. Sec. kc. &c. riUuJrip'iia, Mi it .W,. .i 30 LOTS FOJl SLK IN I MF, TOWS OF LI Si K JIT Y. "YTIL L h? offered tor sale on thc V j first Monday in August next, nn a credit of one and two years, :20 Lb Is IX TOWN OF TV A $ A &h au ititlie state or Illinois, about 8 miles fi oiM Dmkee St Lusk's Ferry, on the Wabash. This town is laid out on a beauriiul and elevated situation, in secvio.i 3 ), town l-lT. range 10 W between two arms of thc Grand Prairie. a mt 2 miles from each, north and s vm It. From the healthiness of thc situation, the (U inlity and conve.niency ol ti ober, ro l; water, kc it being sit tiated i;i t!ie centre of a rich body ol land, a;id a 11 nil ishine; settiemct ad i to this the probability of the Count. Seat for the county north of Clark brine; located a, this place we hai rn hesitation in believing it will be p! ire ot considerable importance in a sh u t time. C7 ' he most liberal en. couraetnent will be given to M chanics of all kinds who may be disposed to settle here. J.VMKS MU11PIIV. J. SANDivtS. Jutie. 21.-26 it X i ! inn 4 i v i f i i : I 9 AN AAV A V from the subscriber o .11 t ie lfth inst. an apprentice to th 5 i Idler- trade, ?iamed llKliUin HACKF.T, nh-'t 17 ye trof age, fne feet five inch ts high, dark hair mid eompioxion, bin e. t-. ; had on worn he w er.t awav, failed lia .ey eoat, pantaloons of ti , a nc-.v tur bar. and a p,iir of fm S l i lv, S'l s. 1 .n re y t u'v. .iv.i dl ners-t.. ir v h :'vr.ng !iim, or tru-.ti-.ig him o ra .-'-(Mi-t, u I am detvi 'ii'med to de P C'-li-ig to 1 iw with all such. A-p.-'ou who will rttuni s ,'d hoy shall r ci ! e a rew -rd oisix cen: -, but noth mk tv; his trouM THOMAS TUNNING. Washington, U.uies cty. May 16.-5-.

WESTERN SUN.

YtNCLNNLS, JULY a, IbZO. The hanking system, like every th..n else when on the decline, is fast iosi.r mends. We was most forcibly convinced of this, whoa we were the other day informed, that one of its dependent and warmest supporters in our last legislature, had been heard to exclaim. " the people seem to think me in favo .l banking ! Why 1 am as much oppos ed to banking as any man in the coua try." This seems to say, O, popularity . mvt beautiful of creatures, where is tiu sicrifice 1 would not '.take to posses thee. Let the people remember that turn coat is at all times a despicable creature in society ; ami he who weai. two faces, isdangroas at all tunes. (communicated.) Tin; FOURTH OF JULY. Tiie a.iuivers uy of, our independence was this vear celebr.ited with a degree ot spirit and harmony, unpreceucnteu m this place. About twelve o'clock an im mense concourse of our citizens assem bled on wii.it has been usually called 44 hunkers hill," in this vicinity, where an expended and undecorated board, tur nished to them an abundant and excel lent renast. Like their brave forcfathcrs, they sought for the necessaries, not - I t:le Jvlu''.v laxuries ot lite ; -.nd in inn lauon oi t.iem too, a just sense oi mouer aiio.n pervaded every bosom ; while with united hearts, they enjoyed with cheer fulness and hilarity, the excellent sub st.uuials which were abundantly prescn ted, and desired the invaluable blessing I that day had bro ight forth, might be transmitted unimpaired to the latest postentv. i he morning had been overcast. I ml a pretty hea v siiower ot ram had .... i i prevented the erection of a bowery, and I some other contemplated accommodanous m due time : out the cooi nanny air enjoyed on the hill the beautiful scene ry around the carolling of birds on cv erv surrcundiuir tree, who seemed to warble the song of joy and lively exulta lion, in concert with the company, was altogether, delightful. 1 1 is believed about one hundred guests parcook oi the festival : the hoary veter an and the gallant youth were there commingled, and amongst many other excellent expressions ot opinion, the tol lowing sentiments flowed on the occasion. 1. I he dau ivc celebrate May it be an everlasting festival for the manly and Patriotic spirit of freemen. 2. i;n-rtca 44 The land of the free a.,a thc h.mie of thc brave," protected by the spirit of genuine patriotism, and tin cfed by tnc wisdom ot genuine repub- I hcanisin. 3. The mrmzru qf George Washing ton Although his country owes to him a monument, his name and services will never stand in need of it. 4. The memory of all the heroes and statesmen who contributed to support the freedom ot our country. 5. 7Vu Presid'-nt of the U. States Faithful and patriotic, he has quieted the loisterous factions throughout thc states, and pursuing thc upright and enlighten e l pohev of a correct statesman, lie has s:cured the gratitude and confidence of .us country. 6. U'.ii. ft. Crav.fjrd, Secretary of the treasury of the U. S. His wise and patriotic conduct in office, is a lasting beneit and credit to the union ; he well merits the highest honors in the gift of a free eoplc. T. Agriculture, manufactures and ..jnrnrrce. That the happiness and n osperity of th? nation may continue progressive, let them continue to cherish and support each other. 8. The arts and scirnces We hope they will not be much longer depressed .u.l retarded Uy a depreciating paper urrencv. ). 'The army ar:d victory and fame ;m ir advancement. 10. Tie nemot'if navy of the U. 6 have accompanied of Gen. Pike and ,v,7iawv? Perry and Decatur The rae should lic forever. 11. Gen. IT. 11. ILirrison. The es:cciu and well merited attachment of var citizens, to their old benefactor and favorite chief, can never be obliterated. l'J. The mcmjry of Gen. G. R. Clark. 1 lis achievements are recorded on the ig atest page of our history, 13. Per'y banks and burking throughit the U. 'S.Mav the blow inflicted on ar freedom, happiness and wealth, by dlage aristocracies, be speedily cured y the united voice of a free and intelli,e at people. 14. The State of Indiana. May her . xt legislature correct the errors of the st, enquire into thc truth and policy of aeir resolutions, and the invny injuriis consequences ef an irredeemable pa:v currency. 1.5. The fin. Jl'aHer TaiLr, cur ,r;,r i.i the Congress of the U. S. His .mform adherrme t principle, and his pright, patriotic and enlightened course i conduct, beta public and private, is an aperishable evidence of his virtues, and tirm guarantee ef the unalterable eon.er.ee and esteem cf his fellow citizens. K. The right of suffrage. When our tuens become entitled to a full repreentation on the floor ef Congress, may sinister or party arrangement infiunre, the state lcg;iature t. rob any porlii of mem of their otes and voice, bv dapting a general ticket IT. T'4C vjice ,ft.r f: :':le. Honestly erpreled it calls f. r an equitable ilivisn of the state into districts, that eiry .strict may send its own " honest and qiable'' representative to the national gislature. 18. The maj jritu of enr la?! legista.r in favor .f bunks and certain rcsi,lu-

Hons It is the right and happy privi-1 lrp-i nf rwir citizeni to discard the unwor- I

n tny, ami wucninciritm opinions oi men i .1 i ; r I are trampled on, ami their prosperity I lighted by paper rags, 'tis a right and a I nvilcge which wc hope they will freely I exercise. 19. The minority of our last legisla ture in opposition to banks and certai: revolutions. Lik the signers to the dec laration of our independence, they knew heir country s foes and their country s ights, and would not grat'.ty the malice i the one, or neglect the other. May lev be successful hereafter, as their .icestors were in earlier times. iO. The tiafier muneu cf Indiana. A jnrtioa cf it is engendered by a breach of I ir constitution and laws ; and the whole .it is at variance with our prosperity! :ii:l independence.--" A little physic may i ike a sick man well, but a full dose is ire to make a well man sick." I 21. The freedom rf the fires. When t is controlled by a faction to slander pri-1 ate character and advocate rag shops, it is a disgrace to the national liberty and J.mre morality of our country. 22. Missouri. In the formation of her constitution, mav she secure her own uippiuess, and Cferctully guard against banking confederacies. 23. The fair daughters of the Union. Next to God and our country, they oc cupy a place in our hearts. 1 he following volunteers were receiv ed. From the president of the day Kobert Bum in Lsa. 1 he pleasure we enjoy face to face. ' r rom the vice-president of the. dav, Judge Ruble. Knox Cuuntu. She al ways 14 toes the trig ;" her sentiments are the dictates of honesty and reflection, mav they predominate". lrom(. IV. Johnson, Esq. Foot to foot, and breast to breast let a lively spirit, or a true heart anticipate the sequel. . From the same A long sword, and a tight scabbard, indicative of pleasure and tneacc. From Mr. J. Eivintr. Our next Go vernor. May he be a man of strict in tegrity, and pure principles. i rom uei. . Johnson. May the in telligence and heroism which gave birth to our independence, always preserve it. T rom Jlr. J. Bruner. May a union ot thc farmers and mechanics at the next election, secure propriety of conduct, and thc advancement ot their prosperity. r rom Mr. , May banks and banking speculations, find a tomb m the spirit of reformation. To the Citizens of Indiana. NO. ill. Uprightness, prudence and sober sense after reading my first and second letters, wiii surely reflect that the present generations are acting only as trustees of the freedom and prosperity of future genera tions -and that a sacrifice of this free dom and prosperity will inevitably cm brace a sacrifice of all the sacred privi icges and ng.its which have heretofore upheld our prosperity and independence. Mor can such a saenhee be made, with out present ruin and future misery ; nor, 1 am sorry to add, can it be guarded against, at this moment, without strict .integrity, watchfulness and care. It simple exposition of the origin and effects of banking in this state, w hich is all I have yet attempted, renders this truth self-evident ; If its correctness be im - printed on our hearts as it pervaded the laws cnacteu oy our lauicrs, it ioiiows clearly, that the practices or policy, which leads us to betrav our trust, oi weakens that care and watchfulness ne ccssurv to preserve it, should be di.car ded from our counsels. hen the p';o pie are groaning under such pecuniary difhculucs, eveiy uangerous procteuing ot th .ir representatives creates very just apprehensions ; for every proceeding o: that bi dv forms a precedent, and cvry precedent will form an excuse for future innovation. 1 bus it may be, if the neo pie tamely submit and sanction their late proceedings in regard to banks. Care anu watchfulness, therefore, c; unot bv tooawakeat the next elections, for avanee iuul ambition never sleeps; vvliile t ne virtuous and good thc honest busbandman, tnc industrious mechanic, ana the calculating merchant, repose m ticcuicss security, getting notltiiig lor viieir labor, ingenuity or capital, but irre deemable paper ; tne palladium or then prospentv and satetv is borne away oi hoarded up by a few slav ing bankers, am their happiness ami independence nia he lost forever. It can never be matteof astonishment that banking corpora tions or confederacies, without the neccs sai means io eonuuet ineir oneraiions A. 1 ..1 ual leaeuug exetu iveti to the private advantage and emorjiiieni of a A witrout any regard to the public good, or t die security ot those who are even wnl.in thc scope of their deadly influtnc should through the h gislature, strung. hard tr a permanent ascr.iMencv . that thev inev control anil inievt the v ita. interests of the state. No, it cannot wondered that they should struggle fo: this, tor many ot them are now m the si uaticu t f tin prefesseel gunbler wlio.i hope s and dependence are staked. De perate efforts therefore, and shufll.: and everv kind of finesse might be cxpee ted ; but as the prosperity f ihe slate ai (. the people at large, must oe thc sullen;. r victims oi an their schemes anei avari cious proceedings, is it not strance tlu.i there should have been men in the lasi legislature, who were sent there to rep resent ptople, yet would not unite to crush these destroying establishments, but to thc contrary, labored incessantly to hicld and if possible to strengthen, them ! Citizens . f Indiana ; such of you re know the destructive effect of bunking m this and every other country where it

has prevailed, such of yon as know that kna wn'. fnliv .'imhitinn nr Oircr itninr- I

J - . - . ....ultiv't. . . t . a , f am c nrst engenucreu tins despotic am -.-'- . i . .. . I deceptive scourge, called banking ; sucb nfypil - as have read and reflected on rm two first letters, and feel an interest i the future happiness and advancement of your country, look into the journal oi I your last assembly scrutinize the con- I duct of the .men who represented you and then actas your judgement dictates for the good of all. 1 nuke this call earher than in the progress ot my argument, 1 had origmrulv intended, in order that the extracts which 1 shall presently give from the journals, may have time to circulate amongst the people, and that 1 the bearing of many of my remarks here- I after, mav be clearlv understood. But I dropping anv merit in mv labors, if the people on reading the following extracts, I have not intelligence and virtue nronor- f tionate to the pressing calls of dutv, to preserve their dearest rights and firoi-1 rrtu ; with an independent LgUlature, I free from the sinister management oi paper banks and paper managers, ther may our much distressed and much abused state, prematurely furnish another example, that liberty and prosperity can not survive virtue. The extracts already published in the Western Sun, of the 10th June, I will merely refer to. it would be needless in order to prove what was then demonstra-1 ted, that 44 the interests ot the pkoplk kicked the beam, when thrown into tin balance with the bunkhg interest," tc bring them forward again when there I

exist so many additional proofs let the I ho voted lor a certain resolution renfollowing be scrupulously examined. j del ing the chartered paper 44 current

In !iu;se 230 of the journal of the last) session of your legislature, 1 discover a bill 44 to prevent any civil officer from holding any office in or belonging to any bank in this state, was on motion ot Mr. Warner, of Knox district, indefinitely postponed. The votes were on the ques tion of indefinite postponement, as fol lows : AYES Messrs. Allen, Blake, Crisler, Dunbar, Ewing, Hay, Jelly, John, Lynn, Merrill, Morgan, Sullivan, sutherland, Thomasson c Warner. 15 I NOES Evans, Graham, Grass, Hill, Holman, Lindley.Maddox, Milrov, Ross, Thompson & Zenor. 11. Thus a bill which would have guarded your judiciary, at least from any direct influence ot banks : that tribunal betore whom all arc liable to be arraigned ; where property ; your reputation ; your liberty, must seek protection, when they oecome the sport ot ignorance, or the victim ot wickedness, was as you discover above, rejected, or what amounts to the same thing, ind fniuij postponed ! In Kg." J41 of the Journal it will be seen that M iv Milroy moved to amend 14 thc act; entitled an act for assessing and collecting-thc revenue" so as to subjcct bank stock to a tax of twenty five :ents on each hundred dollars ; and the votes on the question to adopt this amend ment, were as follows : AYES. Messrs. Chambers, Dunbar, Evans, Ewing, Graham, Grass, Lindley, Maddox, Merrill, Milroy, Hoss, Thompson & Zenor---13. NOES. Messrs. Allen, Blake, Crisier, Hay. Hill, Holman, Jelly," John, Lynn, Morgan, Salor, Sullivan, Thomasson Sc Warner. 14. Thus the legislature at that time rejected the motion, and wh.le the poor man who is the protector of his country in time 0f peril, would pay a tax on his onl 1 horse, the banker who debases the coun try, and lessens the value of its property antl safety of its wealth, wouhl pay noth ing on his bank sto , to support the goeminent ! ! When the bill was before the senate however, it was amended by the insertion of thc words and on all bank stock actually paid in at the rate of twenty five cents on every hundred dollars," to b listeelofthe respective cashiers and collected of the cci pcraticii." and on thquestion in the house to concur in this ainenthnent, liiC votes v el e a? follow s : AYES. Messrs. Chambers, Ci islet1 Dunbar, Evans, Ewing, Graham, Gras Hill, llolman, John, Jeiiv, Lindlev. MaclI elox. Merrill. Mnrov. lv.se. isalor. Suth J erland, Sullivan, Thomson, Wuu.cr 6. Zenor. --.'3. NOES. Messrs. Allen, Make, Hav. 1 Lvim, Morgan ik Thomasson. 0. it has since the luting, been tK sitivcl . asserted, th:.t the returns of mn.cv nai in lor stock, clots not by a large ameunt, equal the return made by the last legislature. J fml in page C4t qj thc Journal, whi rthe (iuesuon w as put to strike out in n i the enacting clause, a most salutary bib. entitled 44 a till io prevail n rtam w f.it . rr . j u .',-.s, 5 : decliirn g th.it 4it ihoui' i.ot be law fuller any company crasso.:;tion or unnieluals, to ;M:e anv late, ertilxate or bill vi credit," to loaii,exv hunge, or circulate, under the charade r appearance of a bank note; and de claring tpbtic fraud to (io so, ike. ve au.t the v ote w ,is as follow- s : AVLS. Messrs. Alien, hi ike, ( i. -icr, Dunbar, Hay, Jeiiv John, Mi.;... , oalor, Sullivan, butheriar.d, Thon.aise:. eC ,enor.---13 InOi-.S. Messrs. Evans, Graham,!!:!! tiolinai., LmdU), Lynn, Maddox, Mel mi, Milroy, ltcss ifc Thonq sen. ---11. 1 ins last mentioned bill wns intioduceu by Mr. Evans, in m Gibson, cr.e c. die most effcient and intelligert n.en -bers. It was founded c Early n the lot. .rticle of ycur cc-nstitution, ;md iubh have savid great oistrcss to many citizens, had it been adi pted. But look a. die same names on all questions tlu.t tl: ivctlv or indirectly aff etetl t!:e barks Purely the banks anL i.et tlie j ecplt, vvure thouglit ot ! If id in pege 1C3 cf J.e Journal, that Air. Thomasson moved to amend the t entitled an act for asstssh.g and col.vCtii.g the revenue," by levv ;r.ga tax ci ' 3 per Cent ou all tuuis ex: i i.utd in the

erection of mills, and on cash on ham!, or 'nnnpvlnanpfl nn ntvt ,,A

V. . . Hk iVA I M 1 L. IL, . r . . . . . lucstionthc votes were as follows : AYES. Messrs. .Allen, Blake, Crisicr. Jelly, Sullivan and Thomasson. 6. NOES. Messrs. Chambers, D-::iY r. .vans, Ewing, Graham, Grass, Hav, dill, Holman, John, Lindlev, Lvim, ..laddox, Mcrrdl, Milrov. More ir. Ross. ialcr Sutherland, Thompson, Warner md Zenor. 22. Thus wc find some of the same men who opposed the tax on ban v ntocky wanti:.g to levy a tax on the n.it.rv, mn t of the country t and on the niuiev safely deposited io the farmers chest ! 1 find in paee 331 of the Journal, vhen the bill intended 44 to regulate the power and duties of incorporated banks in this state" was under consideration. 44 Mr Thompson moved to amend the said bill .iv insrrtinp- immrdintf lv i.Ttrr th r. ., r ;ne: clause the following viz: That t?.t stockholders of the several chartered banks in this state, shall be held boui.d and liable in their individual cap icity ft-r .he amount ot all notes issued by the banks of which they are stockholders, horn and after the taking efT.ct of this ct" and the question on that motion .eing put, the vote sto.xl as follows. AYES. Messrs. Chambers, Crishr, Uunbar, Lvans, Lw.ng, Graham, Grass, Holman, John, Lindlcy, Maddox, Milrov, Ross, Salor, Thompson and Zenor. 16. M)to. Messrs. Allen, Blake, Hav, jelly, Lynn, Merrill, Morgan, Sullivan, Sutherland. Thomasson Sc Warner. 11. Thus it appears some of the same vitn monev, and wlio thereby in my oii::ion. rendered the peoples, money at the cmtrol cf the state crovcrnmer.t, ILLle heicauci lurus reuempuon, reiusea wiiiuic those who are immediately interested liable !" find in page 339 of the Journal y when the bill 44 to authorize the demand and reception from the government of .... i a- i . the U. b. ot the nett proceeds of the 3 per cent fund" was under consideration. Mr. Ross moved to amend the said bill by inserting after the last section, the following proviso, to wit: Provided Vt I nothing in this act shall be so construed as to prevent any future general assembly of this state from withdrawing any funds I deposited in any of the banks whenever thev mav deem it expedient, to aooronnI atc'the same, or when the solvency of I said banks may become doubtful and on I the question of its adoption, the votes ( were as follows : AY'ES. Messrs. Chambers, Crisler I Evans, Ewing, Graham, Grass, Hill, John, Lindlcy, Maddox, Merrill, Milroy, Itoss, Salor, Thompson, Warner and Zenor. IT. NOES. Messrs. Blake Dunbar, IlayA Holman, Jelly, Lynn, Morgan, Sullaiin.l Sutherland and Thomasson 10. What might have been the effect if die noes, had rejected this proviso r" 41 Mr. Milroy mov ed to amend the said I bill by inserting at the end of the afere said adopted proviso,, the following, to wit : provided that no deposit of the 3 per cent fund, shall be made in any bank. f this state, unless such bank will at all times during such deposit, pay specie for v their notes, on demand" and on thtr paestion 44 shall this amendment be adopted V thc votes were as follows : 44 Jyti?, Messrs. Evans, Graham, Lindley, Maddox, Milroy, Merrill and Hoss.7. the nst cf the members in the negative.' . And cn the final passage of the above nentioned bill, the ayes, on Mr. Mil rev's mendment with the addition of Mr. i'hompson,in all 8, were the only mem bers who opposed it ; tne senate howev.r, fortunately, for the people, stifled its existence, and thank God and Mr. Harrison for it. Mr. Harrison in senate mood its indtfnite postponement thoie v ho voted in the aihrmated were Messrs. iiaird, Beggs, Gray, Harrison, Little, and .viontgomerey and those who voted ;;aius; the Postponement, wereMcssrs..otton, Drew, Pennington and Poikc. The- money is safe, where it is ; it can awfully be vested or expended, in no .d.er way than is already provided ; ?a.d :ts being dt pouted, in the tank tf tlh tan; would only rob the people, of thc iffeience between good money and their epreci vtcd paper and enable then, to i.irovv more of the trash epon our heedess citizens, who if they had a busiiel .uil of it, every man would be in the it..ation of thc miser, beggars in the midtt i plenty ! it would only tend to lower. ...e v alue of property still more, and in- . -.ease the present distress. Monly in ..f treasury of the U.fctatts, is a st.ir.d.ii of value, but thc paper cf our banks, a standard only of legislative 44 autlu rl," or legislative foil) I know not which ! No mere now, but you shall again Lear iom your friend, CORN PLANTER. FHOM THE TOCSIN. Silver Mine. We have been in- . linen by gentlemen of credibility taut there has been a Silver Mine, lately discoveicd i:i the late purchase, in tliis stale. The ciicumstanccs relating to it arc these. -A few n.cr.ths ago a gentleman near the boundary .ine, was informed by an Indian, that there was a mil e cf tkis kind some where but refused to tell him where it was, unless the man would pay him fifty dollars, a horse, gun and several blankets, which the man did, and wa aken to the pl?ce and brought avaay several pounds of the ore. He has since, we arc told, brot away about 3 hundred pounds ; he rcfusses to tc' where it is, but says, there is at lea. three waggon loads, already cast ini bars by the Indians, which he intend to bring away. Wc hav seen, (so