Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 14, Number 6, Vincennes, Knox County, 8 March 1823 — Page 3

THE WESTERN SUN

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Vc copy from the Indiana Gazette, an arlicle upon the subject of calling a Convention lo amend the state Constitution, without pretending to assume the powers attributed to Editors, we can only say, that ior ourselves, wc are in favor of calling a convention so soon as the act is received, authorising the people to vote for or against the measure, wc shall lay it bcfoie our readers, and our columns shall be open for any essays that may be offered, for, or against the measure. from the Indiana Gazette. COMMUNICATED. By the constitution of Indiana, the legislature is required to meet annually, and the expenses incurred at eacli meeting may be justly estimated at S9,000. By the same instrument it is provided that the circuit courts shall each consist of a president k 2 associate judges: there arc now forty nine counties in this state, which requires 93 associate judges whose compensation will be found to exceed i,)00 annually. By the same instrument it is provided that nil civil officers shall be removed from office by impeach

ment. Hence, if a justice of the peace,

or other civil officers shall be guilty of

malfeasance or corruption in his office,

in the most remote part of the statc,thcre is no other way to remove him from of

fice but by impeachment before the senate, during the session of the general as

sembly, where the accused with the wit

nesses must attend a distance ol perhaps 150 or 200 miles and the general assem

bly detained with the trial perhaps a week

and a thousand dollars of expense incurred to the state, with a little trial which

14. Our representative in congress may his laudable etideavors to extend the j Cumberland road, and connect the Wa- j

bash and Miame, be crowned with success. 15. The American Fair, "Old nature swears the lovely dears, Her noblest work she classes O, Her prentice hand she tried with man And then she made the lasses O." COMMUNICATED. Departed this life on Sunday morning the I6lh Feb James Nash, Esq. formerly ol Massachusetts, and late a practising attorney of the first judicial District of this state. Mr. Nash died of a lingering pulmonary complaint ; he was aboui the meridian of life, and had received an education which gave him a respectable stand among the brethren of the barr. His mind towards the close of his life, was turned particularly upon heavenly things ; and he seemed to lean upon his saviour and God, as the only true source of happiness. His remains was accompanied to the

grave by a very respectable concourse of

citizens on the following day, and every mark of respect shewn. The masonic brethren in particular, gave proof of the esteem and respect they had for their departed friend, in consigning his body to the gtavc with those testimonials of respect due to departed worth. At a meeting of the friends and bre

thren of the deceased, on the evening of

the 1 7th, it was resolved to wear crape upon the left arm for 30 days as a testimony of respect for their deed, friend. Daviess county. Feb. 20, 1823.

Wc have been requested to announce

John Mc.Gijfin as a candidate for Major

at the appioaching election, ! Wf Imvn lint-i rrniiftff1 tr nn.

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salion for cxtraotdinary services performed in the revolutionary war. The Bos ton Ccntinel says "It appears, from evi

dence produced by the petitioner, that he

was employed during the revolutionary war to act as a spy, and is the identical

personage so celebrated in the populai novel of the "Spy," under the name ot

Harvey birch.

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New-Orleans Prices Current. Ji'ew.Orlraxs, Jan. 11, 1823 Bagging, Scotch, per yd scarce) 42 cts

Kentucky, per yd. 27 a 33

uaie Kope, Kentucky, per lb. 7 a 8 Northern, 11 a 12 Bacon Hams, per lb. (sales) 6 a 7 Sides Stc. per lb. 5 a 6 Beans, per bbl. - - $7 a 8 Beef, mess, Northern, per bbl - gli prime, per bbl. - 9 cargo, per bbl. - 6 Brandy, Cog per gal. (sales)&l 30 a 156 Imitation (dull) 60 cts. Butter, per lb. - 12 a 13 cts Cotton, new crop, lb. - 14 a 15 2d quality, - - 13 a 14 Alabama Sc Tenn. 3 a 12 J Coffee, Havana, best, per lb. 29 a 30

Domingo. Cheese, Goshen per lb. Choclatc, No. 1, per lb. ' -A O. 4., - No. 3, Candles, Sperm, per lb. mould, do.

28 14

16 . 8 62

29 16 17 15 13 40 18 U) 75

might as well be investigated in the j n0unce Abraham Snafifi as a candidate for

county where the accused may rasidj.

There seems to he no great benefit or advantage derived from the meeting of the

Major at the approaching election.

We nave hecn requested to announce

Pierre Brouillet as a candidate for Maior

legislature every year when a great part at the approaching election, of their labors and deliberations are ta- j .,. ken up in repealing the acts which have J Mr. Jennings submitted the following been passed by the legislature last pre- resolutions; which were ordered to be cccding i primed. If the general assembly met only once Resolved, That the secretory of the in two years, our laws wouldnod.mbt.be Treasury lay before this House a stateequally as wholesome and salutary, and mem, shewing the description and charmore permanent than they now arc. acter of the Collateral tecurity obtained. The associate judges are supcrnumcr- In the year 1 821, for S 160,453, "deiosiary officers, who darken the counsels of ted in the Hank of Vincennes, at the time our court operate as a clog to justice, and of its failure," and whether such collatcmight with great propriety be pruned ral security consisted in liens on real from our judiciary as unprofitable bran- property, or in public or personal securiches. ties; if in liens on real property, the value Now if the constitution was amended in Gf such property at the lime of its acthese particulars,it would not only relieve quircment, and what sum of money it will the people ofa burthen often or twelve probably yield to the Treasury, if sold on thousand dollars of taxes which they have a credit' of one, two and three years; the annually to pay, but it would be a pcrma- present situation of the title to such real nent improvement in our system of gov- property, and all communications to and eminent. from the said Secretary in relation to Ye indirect rulers of the people, (I such liens; if in public securities, whemcan Editors of newspapers) what ay ther an assignment of the state debt of ye to these considerations. Indiana to the Bank of Vinccnncs was

JUNIUS, j not taken without any correspondence with any ofiiccr or accent of the State

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2 a 225 350 a 4 45 Cts. 143 - - gioo

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to mm u nic ate d ! Government: and. if so. whether such as

WW The birth day ot the immortal Wash- signmcnt has been cancelled: the time ington, was celebrated at Terre Haute, in when, and by whom and, if not cancelled, a style truly national. Without any pre-1 whether the United States claim a right xious arrangement a large number of ci- of property in any portion of the state tizens, as if by one common impulse, as- debt aforesaid which may remain unliscmblcd, fired a national salute from a quidatcd, and communications lo and piece of United States ordnance, and the j horn said Secretary, in relation to such

shouts ot the multitude, with tecimgs assignment.

Cordage, per lb. Corn, per bbl (in ear)

t orn meal, per do. Flour, sweet, per bbl. -Gin, Holland per gal. American do. - Hides, per lb. Iron Swedes, per ton,

Lard do. - - (dull) 5 a 6 Molasses, per gal (scarce) 20 a 25 Nail, cut, per lb. - - 7$ a 8 Pepper, per lb. - - 25 a 26

j Pork, mess, per bbl,") - gi3 Piime, I S - 11 a cargo, I ? - 10 a

; Porter, London, per doz. - S3 a 350 , Potatoes, bbl. - - 124 a 150 I Rice, - - fdulH B3 25

Rum, J: n- 4 p. per gal. (dull)S125 N. Orleans, 4 p. - 55 1 p. . 35 a 40 Salt, T. Island,per bush - (dull) 40 a 45 Liverpool blown, per sack, &2 75 ground, do. - 2 50 Shot, per cwt. (plenty) g9 Skins, deer, in hair per lb. 23 a 25 cts. Beaver, - - g2 a 224 Shaved - - 24 a 27 cts. Bear, apiece, - - gl a 2

Sugar, La. on plantation, lb. 5$ a 7 cts,

in town, - - 7i a 9 Havana, brown, - 8 a 9 white, 13 a 14 Loaf, - - 18 a 20 Tallow per lb. - - 9 a 1 1

Tea, gunpowder, per lb. (sales) gl 46 imperial - do. 1 40 young hyson, - 50 a 100

Wax,bccs, per lb. (none) 32 a 33 Whiskey, - - 25 a 30 hyson skin, - - 60 a 65 Tobacco, choice fine, per lb. 3 a 3 j prime, - - 3 a 31 3d. quality, - H 3 X - - - 1 a 1

truly American, evinced the importance of the occasion. Among the numerous sentiments drank, were the following : I. George Washington. 2 Our country alike uncongenial lo the demagogue and the tyrant. 3. American patriotism cvinctd by a proper respect for the saviour of his country we gladly partake of the fruits of his labor. 4. The will of the people the law of the land. 5. The 22d February, 1732 the Sim of that day rose on our fore fathers in a state of bondage. The 22d Feb. 1823 the sun of this dav rose on their discendants a proud race of freemen, their country ranking among the first nations of the world may she always remember with gratitude him who contributed so largely to its prosperity. 6. The Heroes of '76. 7. Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. 8. The navy the pride of our country and the admiration of the world. 9 The army rut down to nothing' but such as it is huzza, huzza, huzza. 10. The constitution of the U. States may it never want supportets. II. Columbia settlement, and Cumberland road the strongest ties of the union 12 Henry Clav next president no objections to Adams or Craw ford. 13 The state of Indiana may she ever maintain an honorable rank in the Cnioti.

Resolved, That the secretary of the

Tieasury inform this House whether the Bank of Vincennes complied with its agrccmentwith the Treasury Department to furnish quarterly a list of its debtors, and the amount owing by each; and, if so, the amounts ow ing to the said Bank, by Charles Smith's Steam-Mill Company, upon each rendition of the quarterly lists aforesaid. Retotved, That the Secretary of the Treasury inform this House whether or not any draft or drafts have been drawn upon snid Batik of Vincennes under the direction of the Treasury Department, since the date of the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to said Bank, dated the 7h of July 1320; and, if so, under w hat item of appropriation, in whose favor, the date of such draft or drafts, and the object for which the same were drawn. The Western Herald states, that a claim has been set up by an individual, to about one half of the town plot of Columbus, which claim is pending before the United State's Court. On the part claimed is erected the state-house ami public offices, and many private dwellings It is said the claimant, if successful, intends ceding to the state, the public buildings and ground; Thk Sty m In the legislature of Massachusetts, a petition has been prebcntcd by David Gray, praying compen

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Sheriff's Sale.

H virtue of two writs of venditioni

.T exponas to me directed from the

Clerk's office of the Pike Circuit court, I will expose to sale on Saturday the 29th inst. on the premises, all the right and title of Hosca Smith, in and to the following tracts of land, to wit the south east quarter of section No. 28 the north west quarter of section No. 27, and the north cast quarter of section No 33, all lying in Township No. I north, of Range No. 8 w est, of lands ..ottered for sale at Vincennes, taken as the property of Hosca Smith, to satisfy two judgments, one in favor of Nathaniel Ew'mg. against Hosea Smith, adm of B. mm Rice. deed, and Hosca Smith !K- :!irr in favor of Nathaniel Ewing, M-.niving partner of the copartnership lately existing between Nathaniel lowing and Nathaniel Breading against Hosca Smith, adm. of Benjamin Kicc, deed, and Hosca Smith sale to commence between the hours of ten and two o'clock, on said day JAMES KINMAN, ShfT. r.c. March 4, 1823. 6-3t-g2 jfTf FERRY. w ii X I K subscriber having again taken H the FERRY of Chas Smith, deed where he has a large new boat, with aprotis and railing, for the case and safety of carriages and stock. He flatters himself by strict attention, to share a part of the public favor DAVID CHANDLER.

p REWARD. CI TOLEN from my shop on the 2d inst. k3 the following aiticlcs ot clothing to wit. a blue broad cloth co3t, one pair of pantaloons, one vest and one fine shirt, alsoa note of hand on John Brunei lor 36 dollars and 50 cents, witnessed by Andrew J. Gardner, bearing date the 26 day ot February 1823 I forewarn all persons from purchasing the above desciibed nc. The above reward will be given to any person apprehending the thief LYSANDEH BROOKS. February 6, 1823 6-3t State of Indiana. ' SUPREME OURr.

Aovetnber Term, 1822 Charles Townsend, vs. William Pitts, and Eliakim Crosby,

In Chancery Jrom the Sullivan Cireui: Court. AT this time came the complainant by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that l.liaknu Crosby one of the defendants heiein is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordeitd that the said defendant be and appear before the said Supreme Court a the court house in Corydon on the first dav of tne next May term of this court, then and thereto answer the complainants bill of complaint filed herein, otheri c the same will be taken as confessed and a decree thereon made accordingly. And it is further ordered that a copy of i!ua

order be published in the Western -Sun

printed at Viiiccnnes lor four wcekk suc

cessive ly. A Copy Teste. H. P. COBURN, es c, November 9, 1822. 6-4t suyEfCsWilT. WATCHES will be repaired on the best terms, and almost any kind of country produce received in payment, on water street by me, Wm. BADGER. February 7, 1822. 6-t Valuable Property for hale. rnHE subscribei offers for sale the M following desirable and valuable piopertv, in and adjoining the town ofBLOOMINGTON, Monioc county, In diana, viz. The lot on which lie at present resides, the improvements ot which are a two story BRICK HOUSE, 37 feet long by 20 wide, the C arpentc s woi k of which is finished in the neatest and bist manner There is also an admirable and never failing well of water, with an excellent pump in the same likewsie other necessary and convenient buildings on the said lotALSO One acre lot, w ell set in graso LIKEWISE one out lot containing 19 1 2 acies; 8 i 2 of which is impioved, the remainder well timbered The subscriber being anxious to dispose of the above property, will sell the same upon reasonable and accommodating terms There are few places in the slate (if any,) that hold out greater in ducement to emigrants than tl.i. The salubrity of the climate, the great fcr tilily of the soil, the permanent location of the State Seminary arc all decided advantages this town claims over other towns in the state The w hole of this property is conveniently situated to the Seminary buildings, which arc now nearly completed, and it is expected the institution will shortly go into operation. The state.

: Road leading from Leavcnsworth to In- ! l . 1 a

oianapons, passes uy me property on which I reside, thereby making it either an excellent stand for any kind of public business, or a comfortable and desirable situation for a private family. For term apply to the subscriber. JOHN W. JFA'KINS. ; The Editors of the Morning Post and Commercial Advertiser. Louisville Ky. and the Western Sun, Vincennes Indiana, will please to insert the above 6 weeks in their respective papets, and forw ard their accounts to the Editois of the Indiana Farmer, for payment. Bloomington, February 7, 182 3 6 3 State of Indiana. SULLIVAN COUNTY.

Taken up by Joseph Thomas, living in Faiibank township, a sor

rel horse, supposed to be three years old,

13 hands high, left hind foot white, small blaze in his foiehcad, appraised lo 815 before me. ZADOCK HUNT, j. p. Jan. 27, 1823: TS'OTirK

rTTHE co-partnership of Chan. Smith's

j Vincennes Steatri Mill Cumfiar. this day dissolved by mutual consent

WILSON LAGOW, 1tr. oFr C Sn-itrf s S. M. C. November 7, 182?. 41-tV

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