Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 14, Number 29, Vincennes, Knox County, 16 August 1823 — Page 3

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'I'm honorable wu.i.iam POLKt, has, 1 un.Ion-tand In ui appointed under the act of o'.r goneral assembly, as a CoimnisMoncr to art with one appointed on the part of the state of Illinois to view the obstructions to !iai-uUii in the river Wabash, and to rcport'thc vunc with the probable expense of removing them, to the Legist itiire. I am certain of i-pcaking the voice of this section of the state, when I say, that the appniatment of Judge Polkc gives universal satisfaction, an I there is probably no man in the vtate better qualified to discharge the duties devolved on him in consequence of this appointment. The navigation of this rier is a matter of serious importance to those bounding on it it is the great highway by which aione our surplus produce is to be exported, and 1 am glad to sec this preparatory step taken to render it navigable at all s.'visnn-i. The advantages that would result to us from a free navigation at all times, are incalculable. The expence ef clearing out its obstruction cannot be very great, and what farmer, or what man, would begrudge a dollar to this purpose yet a dollar from each person living in our Congressional District, would accomplish it from Terre Haute to its mouth. Had the three per cent, fund alone to which the counties on the Wabash are entitled been appropriated in this way, instead of wasting it upon roads, which will be so grown up in five years that no trace w ill be left of the course they once run, the principal obstruction at the rapids might have been removed. This is a subject to which I would call the attention of our Legislators. I know that there is a good deal of jealousy in the East, v. iih regard to this matter, and the people bordering on the Ohio are not over friendly to this object. The interest of Evansville would be alFected by a free and open navigation of the Wabash at all times but surely it is time we should consult our own interests. A communication from the Wabash to the Lakes, would altr the face of things in this section of the country, and sooner or later our imports must come this route and the Lake will be the out-let, and New York the market for our produce. He who lives twenty years, will see this verified. LATEST FR(7m"eUROP!;.

New Yoiik, July 22. The ship Mentor, Capt. Brown, arrived at this port last evening, in 35 days from Liverpool. By this arrival the Editors of the Commercial Advertiser have received London and Liverpool advices, the former to the 1 2th, and the latter to the 1 4th of June. A summary of their contents, and sundry exuacts will be found below. FRANCE AND SPAIN. The accounts from the Peninsula are as vague, contradictory, and uncertain as ever, The Paris papers of the Liberal bide, complain very much of the lew and 11 laconic" official letters received from their troops in Spain. The information they obtain from them is so unsatisfactory that it is often difficult, and sometimes impossible, to form any idea of the actual state of things among them. As to the cunning and undiscoverable Mina, there appears to be very good reason lor the want of correct information concerning him, and his troops, lor he eludes his pursuers in Catalonia in the most surprising manner; and if those on the spot cannot ascertain his motions, or under stand or bafiU his designs, it would certainly be a difficult matter for either Paris, London, or American editors to speak of him witli any degree of certainty. One thing may be depended on. With a small force, comparatively speaking, he has

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iiuiivtunwu i. r - - uence, so successiuuv uetcnucu the cause ted the advance of the whole left wing ot of lhe cgitimate King, has just hoisted the invading army, amounting to 20,000 thc sUndard of TCyoh against ils Constirncn. And it is now stated that Marshal lutiona authorities, that is to say, against Money has demanded a reinforcement ot thc facliouSi who would hold their coun8,000 men, who were on their march tor t -m subjection. France, toireihcr with 12,000 men, to rc- .... . , ,. . x iann, 1 he Spanish Rovalists entertain the Hilorcc the Duke J Angouleme. . of erecti thc. nMj on I lie .mmcdiatc effect or Abwbal J -, V I b f

111 III) I IlilS liaiUt Ut-lU Ml.UVMaUlV uijwu , . 1 "I I l JV-v-llu ntv. j ( r Aint.- tnnlr nnrp. n nvramn . rn whir 1 tho

: r tv. v,.. .....v... iuv following inscription will be engraved: uO this spot perished several hundred of the inhabitants of Madrid, of all ages, sexes, and conditions, who were sacrificed because they went out to salute the white plume of Henry IV. and

the banner of St. Ferdinand. People,

(bur circumstances that look favorable to the cause of Spain: 1st. the peculiar and masterly generalship of Mina. 2d. Thc j call of the French for reinforcements. 3. ; The disappointment in respect to the dcfection of Abisbal. 4th. Thc resolution of thc Cortes yet to hold out, and remove the king and government to Cadiz. A letter from Paris, of the 9th of June, sta-. ted that reports without end were in cir- j culation, and it was said thc government j had received dispatches respectincr thc

operations of the army of Catalonia, of a

very different character to what was expected. On the other hand, from the French

official accounts, and from the unofficial

letters published in thc ultra .royalist ? papers, it would appear that the light offreedom is rapidly yielding to thc dark- :

ness and gloom of despotism. ;

Thc Paris Ltoile of the 9th, represents every thing at Seville as in the utmost confusion, and that thc people had declared themselves loudly in favor of the King, and that the inhabitants of Cadiz had declared that they would neither re- . ccive the King nor the Cortes. The cd itor adds, The greatest confusion pre- j vails among the members of the govern- j

mem, wnicn is rapiuiy ui awing to a close, j All the cities arc sending in their submission to the Regency. Navarre, the I two Castilles, thc Kingdom of Leon, thc greater part of Catalonia, and thc King-! dom of Valencia and Toledo, have ac- j knowlcdged the government established ot Madrid.' Several member of the Cortes, who were mostly compromised in taking the King from Madrid, have manifested an uneasy disposition at the state of affairs. Sir Wm. A'Court has promised them a safe reception at Gibraltar. Every thing was tranquil at Madrid on the 5th of June. The troops continued their advance upon Seville, and thc provinces were rising with enthusiasm in favor of the King. A proclamation has been issued by the Regency, addressed to the Constitutional soldiers. The in

habitants, (say the royalist papers) continue to evince the happiness which they feel at being delivered from the revolutionary yoke, and their hope of soon seeing their King return Every thing indicates. that their wishes will be accomplished The Regency inspires univer

sal confidence. Valencia expects thc French army with the same impatience as Seville. The two towns will be emancipated nearly at the same time. All the towns of Gailicia have sent in their submission. Morillo bad retired into the Asturias, and it is said he has been joined by Sir Robert Wilson; but this is improbable, if the news direct from Oporto was correct, that he had arrived at that place on the 8th of June. The Regency has published a proclamation addressed to all thc Constitutional troops, from which the greatest effect is expected We have said, and we repeat it, (remarks thc Courier of the 12th,) a few das more and thc revolution will have disappeared throughout the Peninsula. Every where it ends at thc aspect of our soldiers, and the penache of Henry IV. so unpopular is the revolution in Spain. Some soldiers, and the treason of several chiefs, explain the month of March, 1815, in Spain, as the same circumstances did the month ot March, 1820, in France. This revolution will be as ephemeral as those of Naples and Piedmont. The Universal says, that the district of

Ronda, which, in the war of Indcpcn

ihc Constitutional General Zoranuml

was killed in thc action. I An article dated Prada, June 2d, says, thc cavalry of Gen Donnadicu pursued ' Mina as far as Buerua: in his flight the '

enemy lost upwards of 600, in killed and wounded. Desertion haw begun in thc ; constitutional forces; deserteis pass, through here daily An entire company, VVltll twn f fTi nprc n t li rv r lirirt lml Krn !

doncd Mina. The French troops and the Royalist Spaniards rival each other in zeal and courage, and Mina cannot stir without being instantly pursued; the soldiers he has left are exhausted with fatigue It would seem that Mina is shut up in La Sco d'Urgel, and a letter from Gcrona, June 5, says, if he remains there, he will soon perish of famine; the French frontiers being well covered, he will doubtless endeavor to escape on thc opposite side. All his movements arc closely followed by General St. Priest, d'Erolles and Donadieu, who every daymake some of his men prisoners. The troops of this partizan are inconsiderable;

his lorce is daily weakened by desertion, and it is impossible for him to recruit in the country through which he ranges On the 4th inst. the troops of Barcelona made a fresh attack upon Granoullers. The enemy was vigorously repulsed; his loss was considerable, and he is utterly discouraged. A private letter from Paris, dated Tuesday night thc 20th of June, 10 o'clock, says 1 I understand Tortosa has capitulated Gallien has sent in its submission to the Rtgency. Thc ambassa

dor, Talara, has set out for Madrid this

morning. The others from all the powers, will leave in thecourscof this week. The aid-de-camp of the Emperor of Russia is going to join the army. Farmers Mend! vjp HE subscriber has on hand, a quan5 tity of KEN HA IV A &? SALIVE SALT) which he will exchange for young CATTLE or good merchantable WHEAT) if delivered at the Steam Mill by thc 1 5 tii day of Scmtembc ALSO cash) CofTc or Sugar, will be stiver, for

HIDES or SKINS. JOHN WISE. Vincennes, Aug. 14, 1323. 29-ti

oke cext mwwn.

f b A V A WAY from the subscriber JLvL about the first of this inst. an indented apprentice to the Brick laying business, named Jacob Piyor, 19 y cats of age, all persons are cautioned against harboring or employing him, the above reward will be paid for delhciing him to me, in Vincennes, but no thanks for their trouble. JOHN PITCHER. August 15th, 1823. 29-3t

iS EW U 001)8. S. T0MLI'S0. (MARKET STREET. riSCESSES.) HAS just received irom Philadelphia and Baltimore, a handsome assortment of

MERCHANDIZE Of every desctiption consisting of DRY GOODS

Adapted to thc season. A VERY COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY Qiiecsxcarc and Fresh ftROCERIES. All which are olTced tor sale at the most reduced prices for cash. 14-tf May I, 1823. Since the arrival of the foregoing he has icccived a quantity of WHITING c"l PVPFR WRAPPING J lAl-u-PASTBOAHDS, BLANK BOOKS, TOBACCO. &c. Which he offers at wholesale or retail, on accommodating terms.

the Constitutional troops, and has proba-

blv not a little disappointed the expectations of the friends to the French cause It is said that his famous correspondence with Montijo was sent to the commandants of St. Sebastian and Pampeluna, to rxcite them to revolt, but without effect,

:uuioua;i) v. - - . , . character of Revol.i

AIiUImI, is in command at me loimcr Revolutionists " Viace Indeed the example seems to have been almost entirely without effect; I The King of France has issued an or- . i .-,1 .f ! nin.mrfi nnnomtim thp Aliirmim l.uv. dp

1 anil Abtstial has reccivcu ui 'a.uu.a; n - . , r . 1 "

snlitarv and useless deserter a

mea-

jurcof indifference not easily to be distinguished from contempt. The Paris papers of the 7th assert, that there was an extremely stormy sittine in the Cortes at Seville on the 23d

of Mavi in which a proposition for trans-

Lauriston commander in chief of the se

cond corps of reserve of the French army in Spain, and has raised him to the dignity of Marshal of France, in the room of the Prince of Eckmuhl, deceased.

The Journal des Debats, of June 10,

contains an order of the day, from Gene-

fm inr thc government and the Kine: out J ral Moncey, dated from his head quar-

of thc continent, was rejected by a major- I ters, at Lasdcdas, May 29, in w hich he itv of eihl votes, and the departure for : praise the 'vigorous and brilliant defence Cadiz decrred almost unanimously Thc j of Vich.' He states that Mina advanced courier confirms this statement, and tri-! with 3,000 infantry, and 300 cavalry, and umnhs over it as a fulfilment of one of. was repulsed by a garrison of only 700 its former predictions. It will be per-! men, and was obliged to abandon all his Jivcd from the foregoing, that there are , position. Thc action b'.tcd 7 hours.

SCHOOL NOTICE. 7HlIE Rev. II. M. Shaw respectfully H informs the public, thai he proposes to open a school in this borough on the 2d Monday in September, in the house on Water Street, adjoining that formerly occupied as an office by JudieIIart The expenses of tuition wiijf Jas follows : tf.h hLivtep.. For Teaching Spelling, Heading Sc Writing, 3 Geography, English Grammar and Arithmetick, g4 Iklles-Lcttres, Moral Natural Philosophy Sc Mathematics, g6 Logic:, Algebra, Latin and Greek languages. 8. Fire wood for the use of thc SCHOOL, must be furnished at thc expense of the schollars. Those who arc desirous of having their children instructed by him, arc requested to send them to thc aforementioned house on thc 9th of next month at 9 o'clock A. M. at which time the school will be organized. Vincennes, Aug. 14, 1323. 29-tf

NEW GOODS Wm BIMi TCH, (MARKET STREET. VIXCE ESJ HAS just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a general assortment of

MERCHANDIZE, . consisting of DUY GOODS.

ADAPTED TO THK SEASON, A COMPLETE ASSORTMV.ST OF

HARDWARE & CUTLERY Qiicnmvarr and Fresh GROCERIES, Also a quantity of Kenhawa SALT, A few barrels of excellent IVHISKEY, Which he now ofTers for sale at thc lowest cash piiccs. 13-tf May 2, 1823. Groceries. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has 'aken the Sicre Room formerly occupied by Vs. Dicksoti) jr. on Marktt Street, where he has on hand, a small assortment ot GR0 CHIi IKS and LIQUORS, viz.

Borough Election.

jfk N election will be held at the court

XiL house in Vincennes, on Satuiday the 30th of this instant, to elect two Trustees for the Upper Ward, to supply thc vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Genl. W. Johnston, and E. Stout. The Judge and Clerk of thc elections for thc said Uppr Ward, arc hereby required to be penctua! in attending to their duties cs such, aiec.tbly to the ordinances in such catc n;auc and provided. By order of the Chairman, E. STOUT, Clk. fi.TB.y. August 16, 1823 29-td Lost Certificate of Land fair chased fnm r the United States. TfUBLIC notice is hereby given, that j nine weeks after date, application w ill be made to thc Register of the Land Office at Vincennes, lor the renewal of a Land Certificate in my name for the N. W. qr. of sec. No. 4, in T. No. 7, S. of range No. 1 1, W. entered in the name ot Edward H. Minchinton, and by him assigned to me, being in the district of Vincennes, thc ouginal certificate and thc as signment having been lost. Given und

er my hand at Vincennes, this 12th day of Juiv, 1823. ?5-'.'f THO.NEEDHAM.

French Brandy, Jamaica vpiins, Mad lira. Sicily t, 13 Caiet J old i ye W niskey, a few ban els Salt.

Prime green Coffee, ' Loaf Sc brown Sugar, Chocolate, Pepper, Spice & Ginger, Cinnamon, Raisons,

Tobacco, Shot, Lead, Rosin, Glue, Madder Copperas,

Also a general assortment of Qiiecns & Common ware, Ladies Shoes and Biogans, Childrens, do do. figured Leno, Book Sc Cambric Muslins, All of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cask, or in exchange for (iood Merchantable wheat, ckesW A X j VENISON HAMS, HIDES, &C B. OLNEY. July 31, 1823. 27-tf LAXD FOR SALE.

rHHE subscriber will sell on a credit

JiL of seven years, to be paid in equal annual instalments, the following valuable tracts of land in the county ot Knox, Nos 58. 62 77. 99. 100. 103, 10G, 137, 140 U2, 145. cc LtJ, said tracts are Donation Lots, of tour hundred acres each, and compiise some of the best land in the county. I will el I thc whole, or part of said land, and will divide a tract, provided any two or more purchasers will take thc whole tract A good and sufficient t'nle will be made to the same, and the land sold upon ac om modating terms, in regard to price. Those disposed to purchase will apply to me, when every information in regard to said land, its quality and title m v be had. JOHN L W. August 8, 1823. 2S-317 .