Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 35, Vincennes, Knox County, 28 September 1822 — Page 3

rT.VCR.Y.K$i septemii er 28,1822.

Ai jtikidi meeting of the citizens of Knox county, at the court (unite it the town of Vinccnncs, on Monday the 23il of September, agreeably to a notification published in the Western Sun, of 7th September, inst. Danl. Mc V lure, Esq. wascahed to the chair, and Robot t Dunlin, jr. appointed secty. The following resolutions were handed in, and adopted. Re.sclvd That a committee of seven be appointed as a committee of general correspondence, who shall appoint sub committees of three, in each township, which sub committees be requested to ca'l meetings of the citizens in their respective townships, to take into consideration the following subjects, viz: 1st. The revision of our statutes. 2d. The present reenue laws. Sd. The Road lawn. 1th. Poots house & relief of the poor. 5th The navigation of the Wabash, and White livers. 6th. The formation of an Agricultural society, And any other subjects which may be thought necessary and proper and when the said township meetings shall have come to conclusions upon the above subjects, or any of them, to appoint three delegates to report their wishes to a general meeting of said delegates thereafter to be had and holden at the court house of the coun'y.

Res .lv d That the said committee of

general correspondence solicit the adjoining counties in the western part ol the state, to adopt similar steps to the foregoing, or such measures as may be the jift likely o asccttain the wishes of the citizens upo.i the above important subjects f with the exception of the poois house of Knox ) Resolv d further That public notice be given by the committee of general correspondence, when the said general meeting of delegates shall be had v Whereupon the sal I commi'tce of gene val correspondence was appointed, consisting of. Dr. t.. s. siiCLF.n, Ctvnn and fn.Vnvv Pclkes Human Mc Clurc, Samurl T.'ir.mfino'ii Jac nb fCuu k 'nJatl, David V. R,nnr Samu I V 6Yo'. Ordered That the lorcgoing proceedings be inserted in the Western Sun, for the information or our fellow citizens rcnerallv the mrctimr then adjourned. ' OAVl Mc.CLURE,

J. DUSTIN, JR. OiCfy. Wc have received the remarks made try Hen. Johnston, Esq. at the court house on Monday last, to the people in their general meeting but too late for this days paper. FOR I'ltC WESVERN bUh tR. KDtTORt I BEG leave to trouble vou vith a few facts and observations, touching this plain qiu stion sire da eing us3Vit, conxuvial meeting and fiubt c arrju.vf m w's, tncxi.u ti crr.surccr ?r .fruited the xvc.rd cf G,d ? I think this a suitable season to consider this matter, and having failed to get it Inline the. investigating club, now organized in this place under the imposing titic of u Literary society," I shall, by permission, for a few weeks in succession, occupy a column of )our paper. I will here acknowledge my obligation to, and great reliance on, an old mauusctipt of tm liiend iheelox e, wtitten during the last century. His authority will have weight with old acquaintances, and I can assure all others, that his expciicncc and Knowledge enabled him to write with peculiar accuracy an I comprehension, upon cuchatopick. With these preliminary remarks, I will enter upon the subject. Search the setiptuies, lor in them ye have both the law, and the prophets M To discern moral depravity in dance or song, certainly escaped the sagacity of ihe fi;st law-givcts and acutest priests of an

tiquity. Music indeed, for a vhort time niter its invention, was hidden fioni the multitude of Egypt by their loids spiritu- j

al. I his cast the hist class ol the state held in perpetuity one thiid of the soil paid no public tax, created the chic I ruler inlet preted the will of their goils, and conttouled that of their fellow nun Kof course they monopolized t' e utility ol vcry ait, aul the secrets of every sciWe. Yet they did not long inhibit urnSK or dancing to the people. As to banquets, we nuv infer that the brethren of PotitVr. at least, induced at critain intetvds, in convivial festivities, fiom the longing of Im;kI for the fhshpots of Egv pt (tlw utM with leeks and o ions) from their icih for uun.lt ukt s and melons, u cucumbers hum the re

nown or Egypt in the art of cookeryand, in fine, from the household dignity of Pharaoh's chief butler. Moreover, it is manilest by the cast of manners derived from Egyptians by the Jews, (first their guests and then their slaves) that in the progress of civilization, music, dancing, and the pleasures of the table, became common in Egypt. For, scarcely were the chosen race rescued from bondage, and rcndeied secure in their emancipation by the overthrow of Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea, tnan we learn from holy writ, that festivity, music and dancing were exhibited by toe wives and daughters ol six bundled thousand liebrews In that early age, therefore, when Jehovah himself, in a pillar of fire vouchsafed to govern Israel, social gladness, exhibited in the form of a rcmaikably numurous dancing assembly, was neithci censuied as immoial, nor denounced as dissipated nor sinlul. It appears too, by the context that although this memorable ball was opened by a firofihvtrsx the sister of Aaron the Levitc. yet that the (lancets were not anjined to the tribe cj Levi who might pentads by some, be supposed to perform sacied dances oiny. No all the women of the cotigiegatiou danced with this distinguished Jewish

gentlewoman l Ins tnei ooi e, wc n.uv

presume, was a common dance perforo I cdupon an unemmon occasion Dane-i

ing and music, thtrcfoic, on secular as j

Well as tarred occasions, were acceptab c exercises, received with complacency by the priesthood and the laity, as an innocent and becoming part of the prevailing maimers. As to public amusements by convivial meetings, in those times, the whole sa'r btiol year of the Mostac dispensation (excepting the fifty two ordinary sabbath days, and the firt and last ehysof the set feasts) tppea's, by divine appointment, to have been special)' devoted to such partie The commemoration of beneficial or illustrious events was fixed to certain days, the more certainly to perpetuate them to posterity ; but during the sabbatical veati all servile labour was forbidden the land lay fallow ; and every creditor released every debt due to him by his neigobour " That which groweth of its own accord of thy hit-vest thou sha't not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undtessed." In this year of festivity, as in the six preceding years, altho' strong liquor w as Interdicted to minis'ers of the altar, vet to all others (excepting on fast days) the product ot the wine press was licensed as a legitimate enjoyment. These instituted amusements were septennial : but annual festivities were aNo allotted f-jr recreation. Moses was commanded to institute for them for ever, three distinct banquets two of which were to continue for seven days and cne during rven weeks. Need I name t he feast of unleavened bread of the f'st fruit -and of the in ga hiring of hat vest ? The last, oherwise called the feast of tabernacles, was celebrated under bo wers or booths, in the hottest days alter midsummer ; ?nd must have borne some resemblance to our feasting barbacues. These days of Hebrew rejoicing, though not altogether sacred, like the day of toe passovcr, or the first and last days of these feasts respectively, yet as popular social meetings were probab'v recommended as means for disseminating courtesy, and by their evident tendency, to soften nigged national temper in biicf, to humanize a stubborn race, who doubtless before they became meliorated by the hand of omnipotence, were but too tpt to exhibit the coarse manners both of scivants and savage. A W UIASH LAYMAN. (To be continued.) We arc informed that his Excellency Governor Jennings has resigned the office of Governor, and that the Hon. RatlifV Boon, the Lieut. Gov. is now at Corydon. acting in the capacity of supreme

Executive, arrreeable to the Constitution

in such case made and prov ided Indiana I::? A few days since, our senator in congicss Gen. James Noble, passed this place on his way to Vinccnncs, for the purpose of liquidating the demands which the general government holds on this state, it will be recollected by our readers that the Treasury of this state become indebted to the Hank of Vinccnncs in a large amount and, for which that institution held the bonds cf the Gov ernor The lknk of Vinccnncs was aiso indebted to the general government for a large amount ol ti by them impro pei ly wi'.hheld. For the purpose of securing the government, the Bank transferred to the government agent, the bonl if the governor of this state to the amuunt of g 30,800, together villi the

claims, in payment of the deposits withheld. Previous to the tranfei of the governor's bonds, a law had been passed by the legislature of this state; authorising the paper ol the bank of Vinccnncs to be received in payment of taxes, and by virtue of that law upwards of 8c6,0U() was received at the Treasury belote the payment to the Bank becomes due. Thus situated, the saic of Indiana seemed to be in a dilemma. The paper of the Vinccnncs Bank had been collected to meet these debts, and if she could not meet the debts si c had contracted w ith the Bank, with the paper collected; she could make tio ther use of it, for it had become almost of no v alue. A collision hetwetn the federal government & stale government seemed likely to arise; gen oblc was sclecttd to arrange the matter, & he undertook it, w ith the hope and expectation that he might prevent injuty to the state. He has alieady succeeded so far a to liquidate S-6,O0t by deeds of moitago on individuals indebted to the Bank. The balance, amounting to little upwards of g4.tK)() he expects to arrange at Vinccnncs. It so the paper in the Treasu y will go in payment of the debt the state owes the bank, and wc shall have an end of the dilIK ulty with the fed eial government F r this service, we mulct stand gen. Nbel receivecompensation. Indiana Refiub. FROM LA VLRA CRUZ. Cll.VHLK.STOS, AUO 26. V By the arrival ot tt c fast sailing schr Comet, Capt. Campbell, in 4 days horn the Havana, wc have received files ol papers to the 2 1st instant. Wc make a few extract The Spaniaids seem to be pleased with the counterrevolution in Mexico. HAVANA, AL'O. 18 Wy the schooner Ptimcra Ligera. which entered this port yesterday, in 14 days from Veta Cruz we have received papers of said place up to the 2u We observe that the last act of the ludicrous farce of Mexican Liberty and Indepen dence has been performed ; that is to say, 'r Coronation of Iturbide the Ctncin nutus of New Spain, ami the hero who promises to his countrymen Liberty, and all other imaginable happiness. The result i, that this man, without virtue, talents, or any of those amiable personal qualities that might give a plausible reason for his rapid elevation, is seated on the throne of Montezuma, and grasped the sceptre that a lew months before belonged to an illustrious decen elant of the Capets. The fust act of this most glorious reign of the new monarch has been to institute the G'eat Officers f the Palace, and the Imperial ouh r ol Guadaloupe, with which he has not omit ted to reward his illustrious friend the Bishop of Puebla Office and decorations have been liberally bestowed, and he no doubt reserves for the day oi his nativity, to open new stores from which happiness and prosperity arc to llow for his subjects At least he piomiscs these things daily. But, what become of his promises? Into what has Mexican Independence been converted? Wc shall soon see the most learned society of Jesuits, and the holy tribunal of the Inquisition re-established, they being a necessary consequence for happiness! Unlottunate Mexico ! Unhappy people I Always promised liberty, and constantly disappointed by a treacherous and egotistical court, composed of ambitious and fanatical persons, who sport with the cflortsand sacrifices you have made. The following is an extract from a Vera Cruz Journal New Stain Vera Cruz, july 31. By an extraordinary despatch fiom the capital, wc arc informed with certainty that, on the 2 1st day of last month, the much desired coronation of his Imperial Majesty, Signo Don Augustin the 1st. and his August Consort had taken place v ith the utmost pomp and magnificence, -midst the most pure and fervent demonstrations of joy :.!. ! patriotism. So plausible an aee v v ;vs wo: thy of credit, and prompt nctic ' I 'he good Imperialists; accordingly, :h v 5 o'clock P M. a triple discharge of artillery and t inging of bells, gave publicity to this memorable event, although no official oidcrs have yet been obtained MANUEL RINCON Vera Cruz, July 29, 1822.

sides at least 30 of the best and most im pioed merchant-mill uittun the limns en irons of the city, they manuia tine ubo t 30U,000 bands ol flour annuauy. New Your. A few new cases of fever, fiom thiccto six. a?e cLii) repotted to the board of health but the tliseuse does not appear to be on the ii cease.

A great number of teiopoiaty buium.

nave been erected at ti.eenwieh at i m , its neighborhood, atiel it is &u(postd n nt i more than 25.MX) pei sons have icn.owd

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the city The district thus abandoned appears infested with robbeis and their tit pi cdations arc of an alarming amount It is proposed to have a tiay watch as well as a nightly one; that a company ol mounted men Huh p. hoi street-i and boa's be stationed in the river to ptevent the escape ot the p ui-dt rn s Turkey. The details of the p'ocecdings ol the bai bat ians alStio, stem to he moicandmoie hotiid,it posibc It isstatedtlut upwards ol SfOO luldrt n have been filing dinvvmdm o'.heiure destroyed by the '1 ink, ) titling to (ieath 50 ot 60 of them at a toi e. ly v. r .'. s means as if it wcie lor an.u- n i i ! ut yctitdoes not appear tint the (i .n s ! vc become clispiiited, nrw., t.nili

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.nucr, it is prob.iblc that y . i... mt m their ground fir a c nsid iab-t 'iu.c hot we aie now hopetess ol the it stice ess, on. ess the it fori.al alliance ol ki. ,'S against men is shaken to pieces, h is ojfictatiy stated that 30,000 wou-tti and chiidit n have been exported from bcio as slaves! Many troops aie arrivinc: at Smyrna from the inteiior of the Asiatic ptovii.ees and a bo ;y of 4000 Kgypiians are kaiil to have i cached Stancho. h seems ihat the Peisians aie Mill at war with the Turks at d it is repotted that tiny have lately gained a battle near Ltzirt.m. The island of Scio, was the dower ot a sister of the sultan, and she has taken up the butchety of the peopie so wain -ly that it is though the captain pacha will lose his life lor his inhuman conduct, though her brother appears (fin to excuse it. A guat number of Greek families hive taken reluge in Matseiiles A Turkish Irigaie was, in Jul) , fi?tit at Depfird. Eng. with am s. Sec which it w;s rcpor'cl was to be manned with Engih dlVneis and sailors! Reports of the ptccctdingh of the Biitish in support of tl c Tu-.ks a?c rtiteiated. I he Greeks had iei- ased several Austtian ships having supplies for the b u bat ians, on the condition that the cargoes should be landed in some chii;ian country. '1 hrce Turkish vessels and a enrve'tc laden with spoil and captives trom cio, had been taken by a Greek squadron ai d catried into port There is a report that the Asiatic troops in moldavia were in a state of rebellion, and had taken post on both banka of the Danupe. DIED. In this city on Wednesday night last, after an illness of eight e!ays, Josiah Meigs. Esq. Commissioner ol tnc General Land Office, aged 65 vtats. A"ii . Int. DIED At Spadrc Bluff. Arkansas Tcrritoiy, on Thursday, the 1st ol Aug. afier a short illness, Co'onel Mathcvv Lyon, United States Factor, for the C herokee Nation on the Atkansas, aged about 76 years. irkantas Gazette. Rattlesnakes. A person lately exhibited at Petersburg!!, Va. a pair of these snakes, male and female, which were as tame and as obedient to him as spaniels are to their masters. They are in the full possession of their life destroying power, as was shewn by their killing a rat in ten minutes, and eaiing it afterwards, in the presence of many spectators, surrounding a large table, on w hich they wcie turned loose! The rat received only one, and, apparently, a very slight blow it was convulsed immediately and died. The snakes caress their master, who assures the public, and especially the ladies, that there is not the least danger in witnessing the exhibition of them.

FROM NILE YVF.KKLY REGISTER1 Baltimore. The Federal Republican" says there are thirteen cotton-mills in our vincinity, which dtivc at least 32.8SO spindles. Two wolhn millsone copper rolling-mill which is the only one of note in the United States three extensive rolling-mills, which manufacture annually, at least 1500 tons of iron into rod?, hcop?, and sheet-iron, be-

ShcrifPs Hale. BY virtue of an execution issued from the ricrk's office of the Circuit J court of Sullivan county, I shall expose f to sale on the 26th day of October next, ff all the right, title, interest and claim ol David Smith, in and 'o the south west quaiterol sccth n 'o. 27, in T 7 north, of H No. in west, taken as the land of said Smith, at the suit of William Cohern sale to be on the premises, ai 12 o'clock, on said day. CffcORGE BOON, Shf. s c. September S3, 1822. 35-t3