Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 6, Vincennes, Knox County, 9 March 1822 — Page 3

THE VE8TKltN -irN

riNCEN ES, MARCH 9, 16'12

Emfdre travelling Easitvardly. On Monday last a board of Directors to superintend the affairs of "the Hank of Vincenncs, the State Hank of Indiana," during the ensuing year, was cicctcd at their banking house Unfortunately the institution was located in this injured town by charter; hut behold ! on counting the ballots, it was discovered that every Director resides in or about Rrookvillc, )v. v two and it is said only one of the two will serve. Thus, with the excep

tion of one, all the directors of this famous : Sratc Hank," will live about 209 miles i distant from the scene of their operations ; We have no remarks to offer on this state of things it probably is as it ought to be. ut this is a queer world, and . queer tilings often occur in it and of all ' the queer occurrences in this part of it

at least, the vatioiis changes and muta- i

tions of this Rank must appear to many innocent folks the most queer Although wc are perfectly aware that the public would desire to have the names ol the new Direct their President, and other ofheers, it so happens, that we have it not in our power to gratify them. In addition to the immense amount of vnoney lost, or mislaid, to the pople, by being lodged for safe keeping;, in the Hank of Vincennes, the State B.mk of Ind-ana" an amount which, in such funds, lias never yet got into circulation through that channel it now appears by a report made on the Istult by the Secretary of War, to the Senate, that another i'em of ten thousand six hundred and eigh ty two dollar f-f'y fuur centsy ordered to pay pensioners in this state, remains tinaccounted for by Mr N. Evving, the late pension agent i his report was made in answer to a c:!l of Mr. Noble, one of our Senators, and he has our thanks for attending to the subject There is a dark, and mysterious cloud hanging over certain bank trans actions particularly as regardt the disappearance of so much good money and every circumstance that may tend to dissipate it, is acceptable. The place has materially suffered, as well as its character it is time, as Mr. Niles would say, " to put the saddle on the right horse " For the information of our rea-.leis we extract the following from the Washington City Gazette. "FRAUDS ON THE PUPLIC. " Of all the governments in the wot Id, we believe that of the United States l as been the most shamefully cheated by its agents. The nation is fully aware of the defalcations ofceitain of the receivers o public moneys, of a few officers of the customs, and of the case of the celebrated Theron Rudd I o these we have to add that of Mr Nathaniel Ewing- late an agent for paying military pensions According to a report of the Secretary of War ofthe 1st inst. it appears that this gentleman had been furnished with the jjurn of 30,69 4 dollars and 3 ) cents, for the purpose of paying pensions in the State of Indiana Out of this sum he re tained 10,682 dollars and 54 cents as appeared upon the settlement ot his accounts on the 1 3th of November, 1821 It is true, he was dismissed on the 13th of August preceding, & suit was ordered against him Hut what does such an agent care about a suit? He hae: goi the money, and by the time a recovery i had theic will, in all probability he nothing found to satisfy the judgment. Is it any wonder that Congress multiply enquires? Can ami investigation be too sharp for such knavery? We regret that the time when the advances of money to Mr Evving were made is not stated in the Report, as then we might be cnab-'ed to iudge whether the advances had been dis recti y made or carelesly allowed. There is certainly an impropriety in trusting public agents with large sums of money in advance, where there is no ah so' ire nccssity for it ; and there is a serious responsibility attached to those superiot officers of government, who sanction such a loose way of transacting the rTnlmc business. The press must deal more freely with these defaulters; since, vrlfti with the power of construing law s,

and wha with the tender indulgence of those w ho are entrusted with the national expenditure, there seems to be but little c' nice of otherwise curtailing the evil T def'uul which wc have the most glai 'ng instances every year. Wash. Gazette Messrs. Hrow n and Berry, the editors f the Illinois Intelligencer, hae taken un their erudite quill, in defence of Mi Cook who now represents the state l Illinois, iti congress. The gr.lemr" Ii.ive interpreted the few re ma-Us u made touching that character to me we clio

ago, In a very clumsy ray indeed, to suit their favorite. We think if tnc fathei -inlaw, or even Mr. Cook himself, had Cooked their remarks for the public eye, that less of 1 novelty," and more of " importance" would have been attached to them. We acknowledge we are amongst the many who admire the intelligence, patriotism & independence of Mr. Crawford, in preference to either Mr. Adams or to Mr. Clinton ; but we never said, or inti mated, that the ( interests of Illinois were intimately connected" with his. We do believe, however they are more intimately connected with Mr. Crawford, than they possibly can be with the schemes of Mr. Cok. We believe a repiesentative is sent to congress to superintend the interests of his constituents not to manufacture electioneering speeches. And what has Mr. Cook done at the expence of the nation ? Why he has fatigued the most considerate members by his loquacity at tempted to cast odium on judge : nomas caused the expenditure ot thousands of the peoples money, by waste of time he has attempted to convert the hall ot congress into a field for discussing the merits of candidates for the next pr sidency and all this, contrary to the w ishes and fhterests of those who sent h m there. As legards petty banks, ani banking, our sentiments arc not unknown they were promulgated in due time. But a small portion of the inhabitants of Vin

cennes, had any concern in such instituti-! on They are blind indeed, who have not until this late period, seen the inevi table result of all such machines and they must we weak, as well as blind, who could imagine it possible, by any species of finesse in congress, to affect the presidential election by that result. It was electioneering gentry m all the western states, who, to accommodate their constituents, raised the cry for making deposits ot tte public money in state banks and their ciamoi was so loud that the goveinment couid not withstand it. Hut it wou d appear, we have nothing to do with any of these affairs. I he editors of the Illinois Intelligencer advise u to leave them to manage their turn attairs, in their . own w y! Do they presume the affairs of the Union are their ovjti ? Piobably not it may have been the slight notice we bestowed on Mr ook, that caused the gentlemen to a belabour" und ad ise us. We will in return advise them to hold up Mr Cook to his constum nts, in his true colours, and enable tl citizens ol Illinois to form a correct judgment at the next congressional ele tion then that gentlemen may be left in a private station, which, for aught we Know, he is qualified to adorn. For the information of our subscribers in that state, we insert the following remark of Mr. (iilmer, made in the debate on Mr Cook's resolution they shew the opinion entertained in congress of their present representative, and the motives by which he is influenced. ' Mr. Gilmer observed, that he felt no disposition, and was scarcely able to take any part in the debate, but, viewing it in the light he diu", he felt himself bound to do so A lesolution has been introduced into this house, by the member from Illinois, caning lor infotmation wim regard to the conduct of the Secretary of the Treasury, and a member of the other branch of the legis a'ure. I he member from Illinois, in explaining this resolution h is re-

probated in the strongest teims the con j

duct o the Secretaiy kc. The member fiom Illinois, slates, he is induced to act in ihis manner by his zeal for the public good Mr. G. ob-ered that lie had heard "uch of boasted patriotism before; he hail no doubt, that the house wou id put t e ptoper construction upon the oiotiv.- whic influenced the member from Illinois Mr G. observed, that theie was g: net ally to he found in the public sei vice, some few wlu were above selfish feelings and devoied to the intcrterest of the people, but they were the chosen few. The puiityof the administration of govern t ent could not be prcserv.dln their e c Hons alone. It w ;s per anstnei efo' . loitunate for the country tn ,i -Mie'l and baser motives were often found urging investigation, which the pci lie seivice might icquiie Mr. (I. wouid n t s, what n.otivcs influenced the member from Illinois, he wou.d leave ihat to others to judge. Mi.G s.iid, that the member from Illinois had ihutl'vi to his particular duty to his coniuients, in inquiring into the conduct ol the Senator from the same state wi;l himself Mr G. said, there lay tin rub." This inquiiy was for the pcoph boon Mi. Gilmer went on to say, that if tin vmbe b '-mi Illinois had been actuated 'v ;h se ; u"- uwives which lie talko o much about this aiduit zeal for the

public goodwhy did he not prosecute seven houses of entertainment, three rrc Hie Senator Irum lbs, instead of making cents, oi.e school n.-stci, four phys.cithis inquiry, which could lead to no pun- ans, one minister ot the gospel' and thicc ishmcnt? Mr Gilmer then read the law counsellors at law Indianapolis Gaz which imposed a fine of three thousand doilars upon any member of Congress From the N- B . p who entered into any contract with any v, . " ls CK L'N limes, officer of tnc United States. Mr Oil- "( "' "C" lmcr would not now express any opinion. L". ' 'l'" whether the service which had been mi- D.rin"8tn H Tv. ,A T dercd by the Senator from IllinoU. and & "? l" 1 e"7. ..Vc '9?hn'. of

few days since, to which was machine ol his own inventi

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invention, which.

for which it seems he is to receive a com

pensation, came within the purview of this law. I3ut he would say, however,

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House the power ol punishing a n.em- construccd on such precise mathenu'i. il bcr of the other branch o this legislature, principles, that it may be s, ? So Z u whether .t cl.d or not. Why then inquire , ho v.cr of i, housand mil a ,d with regard to th.s Senato, ? Was it for be takcl) ff or a(1(kd the purpose of procunngevKlcnce for a carri3 itl,out 1C ,cast ? prosecution? I he dignity of this House I

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wouiu not permit such an imputation

He hoped, that before this investigation

was over, the motives of it would be understood. In this House, it was easy, by intimations and insinuations in debate, o give circulation to charges throughout the United States, against the character ol the person charged, even to the people of Illinois, lie trusted that the attempt to make the House the medium tlrough which such motives wcictobe indulged, would be viewed in the manner which it deserved. Willi regard to the attack made in such po itive terms against the s crerary ofthe 1 rtasuiy, he would only say that wnatcvir disposition he might have thought ought 10 have been made of this lesoliuion at first, that he was now cleany ol opinion that the investigation ought lobe had that he was in lavorot keeping the most watenfui eye o. er all the depa- tments ol this government: that he wouid not scrutinize into the conduct ol one depuitment, and, when information was wanted liom another, to talk about the high confidence he hud in such a sec seiary He wouid say nothing about his confidence in the Secretary of the I reafcuiy; lie would, however, say that it was due to that -ecntaiy; that the most ampit inquiiy should be had. No one can am-. eat so high and important a station in this !,ovei nm-nt as the head of the Treabiny Department, without having had a iaige poition of public confidence II no deserves it, no m. founded charges ought to be permitted to affect him by bein made public kiy in this house If his conduct nas been correct, it is due to him, and to the public, that these charges should be ictuied No honest man fears investigation. 1 here is a generous feeling . moi.g all ptople which exalts him who is maliciously assailed. He who fears inquiry does not deserve confluence. Let the lesolution pass; let us have all the infot niatiou that can possibly be asked for, and if the result should he that the secretary explains his conduct to the satisfaction of his house, and the people oi this country, that he pioves that his conduct has been directed by the best motives, and that the result has been in the highest dcgice beneficial to the country, let it be made to appear, and, on the other hand, if the charges which have been made by the member from Iliinois against his motives and conouct, slum be properly supported, it is due to ihe people ofthe United tates that it should be known. The reputation which ma have been acquit ed through Ions; and active exertions, is too valii tble to be tuflul with. There is a delicacy in its ciy nature, (mt the delicacy ofthe member from Iliinois) which will admit of no insinuations without demanding explanation.

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she will keep PRIVATE EA TER TJIXMEXT for traveller, Sc HOARDING lor those who may think proper to r. side with I er. G-tf Vincennts. March 8, 1822. Board of Directors of the Yii cennt s Libiary Company, met the 26 h ol Fcbiiiarv. 1822 On motion. Rtscvrd, That the Ibrarian b.' ci: r;cd t h -.ipuu uit- !-r dl fines which n,a b- due the Company after the m cor.d M ndy in Apiil next,?nd that the L'biaiian give puhiir notice in the Vcstern Sun of this icsoiu'iou. Test. G.H C. UhhIVANfrrifl.

LOOK HE HE. I.L accounts in my hands due the Fui oTsof tlx National Int. Uie n-

cer, Indiana Hera'd. Nises ecklv WcgKter, Kentuckv Gazt tt. Pi:ilaoi Ipi ia Public Sale Rcpm' National Renter, Port olio In- iana G:ize-te . Iiabai a I xa.'incr, and Westiin U'ier. m:1 be pl.icrd in the haiv's oi Ftedeiick Grrietc. Erj for inuoeiliate co'lertion. on the first day ol Ap- il iu x G R C. SULLIVAN, IlrHt Muster. Vine tints. larch 2d, I8i2.

To Correspondents Mentor, we hope will excuse us for not giving him a pi ce in this days' paper circumstances beyond our controul, pteciuded him. Moralizer, shall hac a place shortly, we 1 ope he will excuse the delay. A I ll. . r

no tumult, is ratner out ot season.

First liegt. Iiidi na M ltia. r'HIlL R gimcntai aid I5.iu,tHion paJJ rades lor the ycai 1822, will be as fodows : IJatallion parade on Satuiday the 2ith A pi il Regimrntal drill on Friday and Saturday the 2d and 3d August. Rcuimcntal miuter on Saturday the 5th ol ( October. 'I he roll will be called on each ol those days, pr cisely at mm- o'clock, A. M : : (1 it is confine nty expected that theofiicets and sohiieis will appear equipjed according () law. 'i'he court "f assessment will b held at the qu.-rteis 1 Maj. Christian fii a ter, on the fust Moi-dav in fptend.ei .at ten o'clock, A. M and the court ol ;-t -peals at the same place, and hou on the fiiS. Monday iu Dec ti'bcr JOHN Mc ilFFIX to wv-wr.

! 7 n lIIK building opj o-i'e M. I a;os

on Water strc et, lately occupied by Mr. TomlihM)!i, as u store foi teii,s apply to the subsciiber. JOHVLAT.

March 6, 1822. 6

NOTICK. BY virtue of one execution fiom the l f.ilice of the l ike t iicuit outt tome diiectitl. I will expose to sal on

had it been received at a proper lime, he tllt' 3'Uhclay of March m xt, at the Court should have had a i ! ,( f; House in the Town of Petersburg h, he

for conside- 1 following town lo, to wit: tie undivi

ded halls of o, No 30. 31 49 anc 67 also, the hali of lot No 44 'oken as the

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The imprrivetoci'i d thio town, since the sale of lots in October last, has surpassed the expectations of those who entertained the greatest hopes of its future prosperity. There have been erected 4t dwelling houses, and several work shops since that period, and many other build it. gs are now in contemplation One grist and saw mill arc now in oneration. within

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property of John Mc Ir-'iic, to satisly an exeru'ion in favour of A. Ila nei vs. Vclinirc, Sale to como e tier he we en t lie: hours of ten and two o'clock. JAM F.S KINM A N, I) .S I C. Feb. 28th 18 22. 6 3w f B I L partnership hcreiofoie txistirq; J b- twecn the undersigned, was this dav dis-olvcd hv mil nai consent. 'I I se

one mile of the centre of the town, and oving the cumpny will elt!c with, t c

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several o'neisarc nearly ready to be put into operation, equally as near.' Ihisiness is comparatively lively at this time. Weave, already, mechanics and professionil men of the following elrsctiptb n ar d lumber, to wit : 1 3 carpcicrs a tl joincis. four cabinet mnkeis, eight blacksmiths four boot and shoe makrrs two taiiot , e hatter, two tr-tmirs, one sachUrr

coopei,lour bricklayers, two mci chanty, j

puv Mr Bayard, who is fully au'.hotiscd to receive and teccipt for the v -n c M AT I KO T RUITO, F : V C IS HA YARD incenr.cs, Feb. 21, 18 22. 4 3t

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