Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 14, Number 50, Vincennes, Knox County, 10 January 1824 — Page 3

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- and I believe it to be true, that he was j once before, as lie is now, a senator in " congress from the state of Tennessee but at what ncriod. or what his conduct

Several articles prepared for this day's j was whist lhere j cannot ascertain. paper, arc crowded out, to make room for ! This must surely have afforded him an A Backwoodsman,' and Old Knox admirable opportunity of exhibiting his The last mails have furnished but lit- ; taicnts as a statesman and civilian ; and tic foreign news of importance and the he must cenainly have given some eviiv articles prepared for the press, have dence Dr hjs future greatness and politib,cu omitted to make room for the jour- cal elevation. I am also informed, that, nals of the National, and our State legis- for many years he occupied a seal upon laturcs, which I believed more important lhe Supreme bench of his state, and I am to the people. vcry willine to believe that he discharged

the duties of his office, with honor to himself, and advantage to the people. Grant this to be all true ; are the American peo

ple justified in believing, that, with equal

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mu stout I am not among the num

bcr oi those who take delight in political advantage, he is able to discharge the im

discussions, or newspaper controvctsies, porlailt duties of their chief magistrate ? and you will credit me, when I tell you Most unqucsli0nably they are not. Perthatthis is but the second political essay naps our alu.nljon may be directed to his of mine, that has ever met the public eye. Florida administration ; but, for my own In controversies oj" this nature, it not un- partj j prolest agai,)St this, as being unircqucnlly happens, that friends (as in the tair to lhe genera since We do not there present case) arc arrayed against each o behold him simply invested with the conther ; and sometimes, upon a momentary stiluljonai nowers of an American cover-

excitement, may be induced to give ut- nor but, cloathed with the arbitrary and tcrancc to personal invectives, the consc- despotic attributes ot a Spanish viceroy, quenccsof which they may ever deplore. or caplain general and it roust be adThis consideration, added to some others, mined, that he evinced no disposition to t .... t .t i rr ii

nas lutncrto Kept uc aioornom an ntwv el lncse ampie powers remain dormant piper squabbles; Sc I almost regret that, j hls hands. This will not do, gemic-

1 have now deviated trom tne course or racrii depend upon it , your main reliance,

conduct l nad dccuieu upon pursuing, as I have belore stated, must be upon tb since I have lately discovered, that it has military exploits of your chief. Perhaos been my singular fortune, in my first cs- you may so work upon lhe rears of Uie 3ay, to encounter as a political antagonist, people, bv the cries of intriuue and cor-

one, for whom I entertain the warmest ruption;' so excite the military pride of

sentiments oi tncnusnipanu t-biccm ; uuu our clUzens and So dazzle them with

subjects, I have generally found lobe in

accordance with my own. Be so doing, I'have, however, given my f'icnd Unus, an opportunity of explaining himself, upon some objectionable passages in a former number. lie has, in his last, expressed a determination of withdrawing,

for the present, From all turther discussi

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as to obtain their votes for your favorite.

Uut to be serious I would here solemn

ly call upon my fellow citizens to weigh well this important matter, and ask them

selves, what evidence has this man given tnat he is acquainted with our wants and

wishes, or that he possesses the talents

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c 1 r . r i anc information so essential y necessary

7" . t h.Qr"; tor the due discharge of those duties as saces of this piece, I shall follow his ex- . . ... . f?.... ...

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ample.

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It being, however; foreign to my J'llt. , ... - J ,.

. T I m 1a vavuihu nvau sjl una ilUUUII. lUl III I

"tJUl1 'iW3M 4 nf th ' fTPnpral know bim, fellow citiiens, from the least

. niTnnc to to the greatest, to be a braVe and faitljfu covcrnment, instanced by Unus, to prove , : , , ?i i ., ori mo soldier a cm:unv;pect and successiu

. . 1 , ... c : r generaland as M!c!, he has received the

it i w r miiru richest, dearest reward an American se these measures I disapprove oi, as much ,. , , , . , . , . i ' -j i dicr should desire the thanks, the at

highly criminal; or dangerous as he Bccms to think ihem. Thev have rccei

cd the approbation of many ol the first.

tnen in our country, and have been appro

cd r.f by our venerable chief magistrate ;

and I do not, at this moment, feel a dis- i

position to impugn their conduct. With Unus, I scorn and detest " Jnhn Randolph' dough faces," and I regret that he ias not stated, who of them, and ih what manner, they have been shielded from their offended constituen s.' That eome of them have been thus protected, I must believe, since my friend Unus, declares it to be so ; yet, as I cannot discover what possible effect this can have up on the success of him, in whose defence I have volunteered, and to effect whose eIcciion I a:n determined to use all the honorable means within my povrcr I Shall drop this subject. Having, in my last number, assigned some of the many reasons by which I am actuated in giving Henry Clay a prefer ence for the Presidency ; and having, as Unus says, insinuated that gen. Jackson is unacquainted with our affairs, foreign and domestic,' he asks, why the gentle tnen who make this objection do not give the reasons upon which this opinion is founded V This assertion having been not onlv insinuated, but often publicly avow cd, methinks it became the duty ot Unus to convince his fellow citizens of Us incorrectness. For this is certainly the most serious of the objections to general Jackson ; and to be candid, if it js not the only one, il is the principal reason, by which I am sctuated in my opposition to him. Why is it. I would ask, that, in the attempts which have been made to convince the people that he is a great statesman, and eminently calculated for this important post, they do not point out, in what instance, in what situation, upon what occasion he has given proofs of his talents and abilities as such ( How is it, that previous to the last war, Andrew Jackson was so little known beyond the

bou ds of his own state ? Were the peo pic of Tennessee until that period, unap

men. Let not this, 1 beseech von, have

an improper effect upon you in the ap-

i proaching election, iou all know, that

it is absolutely' necessary vour chief ma-

gistrate should be something more than

a victorious general. Hitherto, in selec ting a person to fill this high and respon

sible office, you have been guided, not by

thei" qualifications as generals but by

their talents and experience as statesmen

not by the bravery they had evinced in the field, but by their acts and conduct in the councils of our country And for

God's sake ! for the sake of your country,

lor the sake of posterity, do not now deviate from this line of conduct, least you

establish a precedent by which the liber lies of your country may hereafter be je

opardized, if not entirely overthrown.

Let me here, be distinctly understood I

do not object to general Jackson because

he is a military man tar from it. But I

do say, that, in selecting a proper person for our President, the military achievmcnts, or military fame of any man,

ron tiie wester?? suit. Mr. Printer. Being constitutionally

opposed to contention, 1 have hitherto ab

stained almost entirely from politics but the crisis to which the progress of luxu

ry, venality, and intrigue has forced the

national government and the high and I

important concern the whole nation should feel in the approaching election, j has fanned the spark of patriotism warmed my bosom, and hurried me into ad- 1

mining a feeling stronger than the mere

I am now satisfied that as a Knox coun- i ty farmer, I am called on, by all that can : interest me as a parent who regards the!

as a citizen who values the blessings of liberty and equality bestowed on him by the treasure, the sufferings, and the blood of his forefathers as an American who appreciates the republican simplicity, integrity and candour of the fieofile and as a freeman who glories in the bright constellation which illumines the political firmament, enlivens the hopes, animates the cause, and cheers the exertions of the sons of liberty, throughout the world, and

even now forebodes vengeance and distruction to the tyrants of the earth ; warmly to engage in the cause of the peo-1 pic, and to call on my relatives, friends, & fellow citizens toexamine careful y in

to their situation Sc to take such measures ! as will best conduce to their own advantage such measures as will tend to crush the vices which now pray on the very vitals of the commonwealth as will restore the primitive simplicity of true republicanism to our "com cils, and as will again give to us the virtues of the golden ?ge, honesty and frugality. In the peoples cause, rone should be lukewarm, and I must contess that 1 consider the cause ot Jackson as identified with that of the people, therefore 1 was greatly pleased with the warmth exhibited by a writer under the signature of Unus, and wiihout hesitation admitted the sentiments of that wiiter to the fullest confidence. But I must lament that Umis should have considered ttic pretensions of Mr. Clay to the Presidency as adverse to lhe cau.-tc in which he so heartily engaged, as adverse to the cause of the people, and to the cause of JacUson. 1 feel convinced that both Jackson Sc Clay arc identified with the dearest interests ot the people, that the friends both of Jackson and Clay, are engaged in the cause bf republicanism, and striving to obtain the same result. u Principles and not men," are the objects of the friends of each of these gentlemen and as each cannot possibly succeed, as the one or the other of these gentlemen must fail, and as the success of either will be followed by the same results, I conceive that the friends of Jackson and of Clay should consider each other as men engaged under different banners in the same cause and palfently expect the time when the one or the other, satisfied that the interests ot the country require him to withdraw from the contest, shall rally his friends around the banner of his late competitor, and gallantly meet the common foe the enemies of Clay, of Jackson, of republicanism, and of the west. These are the sentiments with which I am inspired & these are the sentiments which in my opinion should inspire, and should be cherished by every honest American.

Each of the friends of Jackson and of

AMERICAN ITATf?, Superior to Spanish uCoite$ or British "Ural w-ter proof. thos KoiikinsoN, Keeps his shop at the old stand on third street, next door to Andrew Gardner's. He has constantly on hand Castoi Beaver & Horam Hats,

ot hi ozi'Ti manufacture; and Uk on.) way j he recommends them, every customer

that tries, and judges, will sane ion namelv they aie GOOD, ClIt..HP, and FJSHIOX.iBL.. 49-3tf Vincennes, Jan. I, 1822

should not by any means, be a sufficient ; Clay have peculiar reasons, which attach

recommendation, it is as a military man hjm to the one, in preference to the other, that general Jackson is principally, if not and when Unus lately expressed his dealtogether known to the American peo- termination not to publish his private obpie and they are not in possession of jections to Mr. Clav, I was satisfied that

such facts as will warrant them in believ- his desire to advance the general welfare, ing that he is possessed of the talents and nnrl nnt nfrnn,l fni;

ing mat he is possessed

information of a statesman I know, that;

in animal ici j u,su u,,u luuiui), c nave seen men who have evinced superior talents, both for civil and military affairs who have been, alike distinguished in the cabinet, and in the field, '.'his, it is true, may be the case with general Jackson but we have seen no evidence to induce us to believe that it is the case and I, for one, am not at this moment, disposed to risk it. If, in the foregoing, I have mis-stated facts, or drawn erroneous conclusions from admitted ones. I trust my friend, Urus, or some other Jacksonian, will have the goodness to correct me; for, il I know myself, I am convin

ced I want the disposition to do injustice

and not personal feeling for or against ei

ther o the candidates, influenced his pen, and inspired his warmth of expression. Clay or Jackson must decline, and their friends should be piepared to support the common cause. At some future time I may take the liberty to shew the reasons that induce me to prefer Jackson for the p;. .:..' ncy but I will never do so, il il'C . : .-y increase the discord between i.; i.iti:Uol Clay and of Jackson. Ki.g.;ed in the peoples cause, they should cheiUh each other as labourers in the same vir.yard. OLD KNOX.

Post Office Notice. A F I EU the fi rstdayol January 1S24, Ivk the Jiastern Mail will arrive on Tuesdays at 10 and nose at 12 o'clock. 'lhe Western Mail will arrive on Mondays at ten and close on Tuesdays at 12 o'clock. The Northern Mail will arrive on Tuesdays at 9 and tiie at 1 1 o'clock. lhe Souihren Mail via Piinccton, Harmony to Shawneetown, will ar ivi on Sundays at II, and close on Tuesdays at halt past 1 o'clock. The Scuthren Mail via Carmi, Albion Sec. will arrive on Tuesdays at hall past 12 and close at half pat 1 o'clock G R C. SULLIVAN, P M. Vincennes Dec. 31 1823 49-3t

State of Indiana

SULLIVAN CIRCUIT HURT. Sefitember Term, A D. i8J3. Anna Hadden, 1 v s L Petition for Divorce, John Hadden, J AND at this day came complainant by Hugh S. Ros, her counsel and on motion it being proven to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Hidden is not a Resident of this state It is therefore ordered by the court, that notice of the pendency of this petition be given for four weeks succesiveli in tho Wester n Sun, a paper printed in Vinci nncs and that this cause be Continued until next term. Test S. COLMAX, Hk. December 30, 1823 5 - 4'

prised of the jewel they possessed ? Or j tf t,lc cba.a. ter ot any one, particularly

d'd the habits and disposition ot general Jackson induce him to reject the offers of his countrymen to refuse the honors they tendered him ? Not so, sir, the people of Tennessee are an enlightened and discerning people; and such has been the patriotism of gen. Jackson (at least in latter times) that, whilst he will not ask for, so, he will not shrirk from, the discharge of any duties

assigned him by the people. I have heard,

to that, of the distinguished individual, whose name I have so often used To conclude, I would, again declare that, as a soldier, and as a General. I admit c an. I esteem none, more than General Jackson; and should our country, during his life, be once more engaged in war, I should be gratified to see him, again at t' c (-cad ul an army; but ntver as Chief Magistrate of my count v A BACKWOODSMAN.

LIST of letters remaining in the PostOffice at Carlisle la. the quarter eliding

the .list December 1823, and if not taken out within three months, v, ill be sei.t to tlu General Post-Of ice as dead letter?. Robt. Calml, Vm. Cartwright, Daniel Davison, Joshua Davis, Win. Dixon, Jicob Holmes, Marv Harrison, Davidson Hunter, Ym. Ledtrerwc-od, Robt. M'Doweil, PolU M'DowelU Polly M'Llr.A, Grove Pomirav. David Perkins, John Robbing, I high S. Ross. Joseph Kidgcway, Henj. St;.iTn!, Win. 1). Shepard, Isaac Varran, Klijah Ycatch, Jesv iat, Joseph Willson. JAMKS WASbON, p. m.

DcccmberUt, iwj. so

NOTICE.

VMiM iv.iaun- Having laim iigmiisi inc estate of Jacob Booker deed Lie of Sullivan county are hereby notified to bring in their accounts duly authenticated within twelve months trom this date. And all those indebted to said cstato are requested to make immediate payment. JAMES LOVE, Adm. ELIZ BEfH BOOKER. Adma Carlisle. Dec 25th 8823. 50-3t VLl.VP of letters regaining in the PostOffice at Princeton on the 1st d..v of January inst. which if not redeemed by "the 1st of April next will be sent to the General post-Olrice as eleael letters. Jefferson Atkenson, Howcl Rass, Wm. Baker, John lUades, Joel F. Casey, Robert Curry, Thomas Chapman; Jackson Crawford, Andrew J. Crawford, Joseph Davisson, James Dallis, Richard Daniel, Abraham Decker, Joseph Fleming, Isaac Flunors, Wm. C.Giesson 2, Chas. Harrington, lsac Heaton. N. H. Hanks; Win. Hat vv , Wm. Hicks, David Hudliston, John Key, m. Leathers, Wm. Lathom.Wm. Lav. son, Mary Sisters, John Milbnrn, James M'M lion 2, M'Adam Orr, Patrick Payne, Joseph Perry, Wm. Prince 4, Wm. Perry, Win. Robet tsu Neelv Kalston, John Robinson, Win. Raney, Sliff. Gibson County, Augustus Ik Stuvgrs, Eli Strain, James W. Townscr.d. Da id Taylor, John N. Trusdcll Joseph Ynndiks, Jesscc Wells, Walter Wilson. JOHN I. NEELY, p. i. J.innarv 1st. 184. oO-Jt. NOTICE. "Tkk De sld on Saturday the s 7th y V day of January next, ti.e u suiuc ot Uic personal property of Abiahao. F. Snapp deed. Sale to commence at ten o'clot k A. M. whcie due attci.denee will be given by JOHN F SNAPP, Adm. January 1st. 1824 49-31.

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Five Dollars Itewurd dL3h Strayed or stolen

'fLXit 1 on Tuesday night tl c 6

int. a little M.ltlE cicatuie, betvtttn a by anel roan, fox ears, well built aial p ightly and three years old She rair-ed within three milcsof Washin on, Da es county. The above rcwaid will be given to any person delivering ihc creature in Vincenn.cs. G W. JOHNS i ON. Dec 30th 1823. 4y-3t.

A Complete assortment of Mag-:aie-IJl.inks t'or sale at this oflicc also Blank Deed3.