Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 46, Vincennes, Knox County, 14 December 1822 — Page 3

THE WESTERN &UN

V I AC ' AW RS, DECEMBER U, 1822. Wc hae this day given govr. Hoon's 5pcccl at the opening of the session on the 4th govr Hcndrick's was qualified into office, and delivered his inauguration speech, which shall be given in our next. Wc have received the speeches of governors Bond and Coles, of Illinois they shall be speedily given. Jirriciiltural. We believe the followirg product has rarely, if ever been extecded S Langton, Esqr. in the neighborhood of this place, from the fourth of an acre of ground, had 65 bushels of potatoes, among which One potatoe weighed 2$ pounds. Five do do 9 do 18 measured half a bushel. The quantity raised upon the ground, wc doubt not may be exceeded, but we very much doubt whether in weight any will be found their equal. FOR THK WESTERN SUN. " What is in this Caesar, why should Ills name be sounded more than yours." In my last number I endeatoured to call the attention of the West to a question in which I conceive they arc more particularly interested than in any other which has ever been agitated among them A question which should be seriously considered by them, not only as

connected with the other parts ot this great republic, but also more particular-; ly interesting at this time in consequence ' of the high stand they will and must take in the approaching election for president. That the subject has been perhaps prematurely canvassed in the public prints is notour fault. We never began the con-, troversy but since the matter has been presented to the public in the shapeit has, there is surely no good reason why we should stand as silent spectators of the contest, and leave to other states who have no greater interest in the issue of it than we have, the right not only of selecting their own candidate, but of dictating to the others with regard to this subject. The newspapers from Maine to Georgia have been teeming with essays. The merits of their respective candidates have been blazoned out with all the figures of rhetoric to aid and assist them in the exaggeration of their favorites qualification for the ofiice while, on the other hand, the opposing candidates have been attacked, vilified and abused, for no other rcaoon thin that different sections of the country have preferred them to any other for the high Sc important station to which they aspire. In this war of words, the West has remained silent. Hut few communications with regard to this subject have appeared before the public, Sc none until the subject had been discussed by nearly every print from Maine to Georgia, both in the East and South. For ourselves, with regard to the several gentlemen who have been nominated by their respective friends, we feel no disposition to underrate their respective merits and services. We have no objection to Mr. Adam's on the score of his being the son of a man who was elevated by a patty to whom we have ever been opposed, to the first station in the republic. " The sins of the father should never be visited upon his head." In the late controversy with Mr. Russell, he certainly has shown himself an able advocate of bis own, as he did at Ghent of the nati on's rights We never believed that his conduct there, or elsewhere, in the various situations in which his country has placed him, has been other than those of n man distinguished for his talents Sc patriotism, and devoted to his countiy'a welfare and happiness. j As it regards Mr. Crawford, wc believe ' lie has managed the treasury department according to the best of his skill and knowledge. Wc never thought him a man possessed of the talents of Mr. Adams, nor do we believe his warmest friends can pretend that he has We do :

not think he has any particular claims upon our gratitude or support he has done bis duty, and even that not with the talents of those who have preceded him in the same ollice Hamilton and Gallatin were far his superiors, ami have managed the treasury concerns with infinite more ability than ever Mr. Crawford did. He was placed in the office at a time when no great talents were required in his department and in the exercise of those Yhuics he has been ably assisted by those connected with him upon what particu lar gioundthen he can claim the suppoi t of the country, I cannot myself pretend to say. Mr. Calhoun has just the same claim, and more talents as a statesman and poll tician. His conduct during the war while a member cf the houu', will always ui

dear liim to the nation and the faithful

discharge of his duties as secretary of

war, are felt and acknowledged by the whole community. It is through his agency that we are now relieved from the evils attendant upon an Indian population on our frontiers, and the people of this state surely owe him much for this wise and politic act. Mr. Lowndes has also been named Mr. Harbour of Virginia, 5c Mr. Chcves of S. Carolina, have as great claims upon our gratitude as this gentleman. They are all men who might be the boast and pride of any country, and would do honor to any congress, not even excepting that of the allied sovereigns. Hut there are twenty gentlemen in both houses of our national legislature who have equal claims and it should be the pride of our countrymen that such men are members of the republic and I trust that it will also be their boast, that there are so many men in the country who, like themselves, are thought well qualified for the office of chief magistrate of the Union. The hrave and gallant Jackson has also been nominated by hi friends, and if military prowess, undaunted bravery, a patriotism pure and unspotted as that which distinguished the father of his country If services which can never be forgotten while the Ohio and Mississippi shall continue to roll their waters to the ocean,

have any claim upon their country, surely his should not be forgotten, and I trust never will be. But the ofiice of president is not one which he claims or desires to live in the memory of his countrymen to be remembered as the gallant chieftain who led his countrymen to a great and glorious victory to hac his name recorded in the page of history as the saviour of the South and West, must to such a man be far superior to the holding for eight years the presidential chair to entering into a political strife for an honor which he can never covet. Should the whole country fix upon this gallant soldieras the one whom they would desire to honor in this way, no man would more heartily rejoice in the choice than myself. Hut let me say, with the great variety of candidates, with the various sectional and opposing interests which must be exercised in the approaching election, I should regret to sec the laurels which Jackson has acquit cd, tarnished by such a collision Let him in the hour of danger lead us against the enemies of our country but never unfurl his banners in a political contest such a strife does not become him. Having thus noticed the most prominent individuals of the groupc who have been placed forward by their friends for this high and exalted station, it may be expected that I should fix upon some one who will unite the voice of the West. Hut here let me remark, that it is not for me to nominate any individual To state a few reasons why the West should select some ficrson who, as I observed in a former number, would icgard their interests with attention, and be careful over those concerns in which we are so deeply interested who would in the destiibution of the national funds look to the rise, growth and future prosperity of this interesting and highly valuable section of the Union Who would not be alone governed by those sectional feelings which would induce him to sacrifice the views of the West, in order to promote the interests of the South or East who would not find any constitutional scruple to intcrtere with the internal improvement ol our country. Who would presets c a strict neutrality with regard to the great interests of the different sections ot the Union. I mean the agricultural, the manufacturing and commercial. Who would not build up the last, at the expence of the former, and who would in all his conduct manifest a just regard tor the whole. A man who should be considered as the great head ol a great nation, watching with paternal care over the interest and welfare of our common country, is that to which 1 would call your attention. If such a man exists among us.' It such a one can be found, and more particularly if the West can boast of an individual with such feelings, with talents sufficient to command esteem, respect and attention Who has done honor to himself and his country in the various high and important stations to which he may have been called. A man respected both at home and abroad, and who will not only unite the votes of the West, but also of some of the middle and Eastern states. To such a man let us give our support Sc influence. Let us lay aside the feelings which have embittered our connection as sister stales Let us forget the little differences which have hitherto existed among us, Sc claim that t ank which the choice of such a man will give us in the republic. Then should wc feci the benefit arising from our exertions, and rcioicc in the uecrs?; rcrming from th?tr

By the constitution, should the question come before congress the three individuals standing highest on the listareto be ballotted for by the house each state has but one vote There arc twenty four states thirteen will then make a majority Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, then have in this question the same political weight as New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, though, either have the population of the three. Let then the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Louisiana, join in fixing upon some individual to whom they will give their support, and they have the same weight as all the New England states, N. York, Pennsylvania and Virginia put together. The South in the contest, will not support Adams, and the East will not vote for Crawford or Calhoun. Neither then being able to succeed in electing their own candidate, will, after one ballot, join in favor of the West and such I ventuic to predict, if wc are true to ourselves, will be the result. But it may be said, shall the free states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois join in supporting a candidate from a slave state ? I answer, what is the evil to be apprehend ed if we do. No one ever thought of an objection of this kind in the election of Mr Monroe. The question of slavery, since the admission of Missouri, is probably forever settled at least I trust so But aside from this, the chief magistrate of the Union will be loo fearful of quitting at the end of the first four years, to endanger his popularity by meddling in this question should it ever again agitate the community. But it may be said that sectional differences should not govern us in a question of this kind neither should they. Nothing" says the Federalist, was more to be desired in this election than that every practicable obstacle should be opposed to cabal, intrigue, and corruption." This is certainly desirable. But I ask, what cabal, intrigue and conuption," is there in electing a man every way qualified for the ofiice from among ourselves ? Was Virginia caballing, intriguing or corrupted, when for three successive terms she has given us a president ? No one ever thought so nor do I know that she w as particularly benefitted by a choice from her own state. If there is no benefit

at least there is an honor in the appointment, a'.ui I sec no good reason why wc should not claim it if practicable. The states west of the mountains have been led in baby strings long enough. They have been made by the other states the scene of " intrigue and cabal" in order to further their own views, and will be more than ever operated upon in this way during the next year. Let us then if any intrigue is to be carried on, manage it ourselves for our own benefit. The East will tell of the immense revenue drawn from their commerce by the government, and of the immense sacrifices maoe by them in older to support it. The South

will also lay in their claims to its patronage. Hut have they not been amply rewarded ? Wc do not speak in the way ot boasting but surely the West have some claims. The men who have braved the dangers of a frontier country who have opened an inexhaustible souiceoi wealth to fill the coffers of the country by the sale of the finest land that the Sun ever shone upon The bones of whose sons ai e to be found in the fields ot Raisin, on the banks of the Wabash and the Mississippi who have expended both then blood St treasure in support ot their country's rights, and country's libcity The claims ot such men are surely not to be disregarded. Hut what has the government done to reward them ? here i:s the W cstern man in any department of it, with the exception ot the post ofiice, and that a mere senecure ofiice ? These things I merely mention incidentally, St not as arguments to weigh with the West in support of a Western man. If, however, as I befoic remarked, we have a man capable of filling the high and exalted station of President It such a Pi ;) will unite the voles ot the stale., ia f l- c Ohio and Mississippi, let us i.;.: !, -o neglectful ot our own and of the L'ni ns imccsis, as not to give him oijr support Let us forget our former differences. Let us bury our old prejudices, and we cannot fail of being successful. That thtrc is auch a mart) the nation has long since ackuo-V' ledged, and the recommendation of a sister itatchas corfrmed the opinion. KNOX. COMMUNICATED. DIED. On the 7ih inst. of a sudden and excruciating illnes, Mrs. Margaret Ciraetery wife of Majr. Ch Grarter. This afllicting circumstance has caused a vacancy in society that cannot easily be filled, and produced heart felt grief in a iv.S'jt excellent husband, four infau: chil

dren and a large circle of friends, by whom she was beloved. Void of all guile, this lady had through life, manifested the most estimable ol the social virtues; she was the devoed wife, the affectionate mother, the kind and chcertul friend and the obliging neighbour.

AO I ICE. AS the weather has prevented many persons from complving with their contracts to deliver PORK I? BEF.F to the subscriber on or before the 1 Oth inst. He hereby gives notice, that he will receive of all such for ten days after the time agreed upon, and that he yet wants ten thousand pounds of good corn f d. JOHN EWING. December 12. 46 1 w

NOTICE TO FAHMKUS. THE subscriber will make a few WHEAT FJNSIJS G MILLS of different soits, as farmers may n quire persons wishing to purchase will be pleased to make it known before the middle of January next, as I shall make them with single screens if any pui chaser wishes, he can have them with screens for cockle 8c cheat. Lor the above work one half may be paid in produce delht red at Colman's mill, and the work will be warranted of the best quality. T. W. PARKER. December 9, 1822. 46-6 w

NOTICE. THE subscriber having discontinued his school, most earnestly t qu sis those that are indebted to him to make immediate payment as his situation w ill not admit of any longer indulgence He also takes this opportunity of returning his thanks for the very liberal patronage he has heretofore received. WILL. L. WITHERS. Dec. 1 1, 1822. 46 tf fc7As he is about to leave the roun try, he flatters himself the above notice will be attended to, Wr. L. W.

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STTHE anniversary of St John the EJL vangelist, will be celebrated at Carlisle, on the 27th inst by Hiram Lodge The procession will move at 1 1 o'c.oi k, from the Lodge room. An oration will be delivered, and refreshments proidid. Transient worthy Uiothers are solicited to attend. By order of the W. M. J. Ii. WASSON, Sccty. Dec. 16, A. L 5822. 46-2vv Sheriff's Sale

V virtue of two writs of venditioni exponas to me directed, in favor of

Lharles avagc Sc Charles R. Hrown, administrators, and Sarah M. Prentiss, administratrix ot the estate of J hn M. Prentiss, deed against John Veiiam and Daniel Hcwes, I shall expose to sale at the house of 1 r. Sholiz. in the town of Hindostan, on Saturday the 4th day of January next, the following lots in the town of Hindostan, to wit : Lots No. 133, 135, 139. 274, 120, 294, 272, 144 199. 1M & 302, given up by said Mcriam S Hcwcs, to satisfy said executions Sale to commence at 0 o'clock a m JULlUs JOHNSON Shjf m c. December 9, 1822. 46 2w 1TJ Y virtue of a w iit of venditioni cxJlJ ponas to me ditected, in favor of Charles Saagc Sc Charles R. Hronn :-d-ministrators, and Sarah M Picnti-s, administratrix of John M. Prentiss, deed, against Martin Stuckey Sc J?rncsCiooks9 I shall expose to sale in Mount Pleasant, on the 3d day of January next, the Tollowing lots in Mount Pleasant, to wit lots No. 71, Sc 72, together with a potters shop and kiln, and other improvements on the premises, given up by said Stuckey, to satisfy said execution. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, a m JULIUS JOHNSON, Shtf. .v c. December 9, 1822. 46-2 w FEltUV. nilllE subscriber having again taken Jl the FEHRY o Chas Smith, dtcd. where he has a large r.e .v boat, with aprons and railing for the ease and safety of carriages and stock He Hatters himself by strict attention, to shai e a part ol the public favor DAVID CHANDLER. "