Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 14, Vincennes, Knox County, 21 May 1825 — Page 1

WESTERN SUM k GENERAL ABYEIHTSER

BY EUUU STOUT. VINCENNES, (IND.)SATURDAY, MAY si, 1823. Vol. ig. No. m.

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A bill to amend the " Act providing for opening a canal at the Tails of the OIno." approved. Jan. 31, 1824. Sec. I. Be it enacted by the general assembly cf the state ot Indiana, llut the commissioners who may bo appoin td to act under this, and the act to which this is an amendment, be, and the same ate licr.-by authorized to draw in the name of the state of InJima, upon thetieasury of the United States for such sum or sums of money a-: may be apprnpi i Ued by the

congress of the United States for the use

)f the state ot Indiana, to be employed by

tkem under the diicctinn of this, and the

act to which this is amendatory, and as may from lime to time be directed by law, and to give such certificates and vouch cs, and enter into such stipulations with the government of the U. States concerning he i;nie, in the name of the state of India ia, as may bo required by the act of congress auL.u1 Izing such appropriation 2 That in the event of the congress of the U. States failing during thrrir pre sent sessio.i, to m.ke such sufficient ap . propria' ion a- is ccivemphted hy the first ' Sscction of this act, the commissioners a foresaid, shall, n order to suppiy any deficiency, ei' her in whole, or part, in sii Apprnpiiati n, without delay proceed to create s touch slock, to be denominated li Indiana Canal Stock " as will be suiTi cicnt by sales thereof to produce, in order to effect the purpose of this ici, at d the act to which this is amendatory, not exceeding 8500,000 beating an interest ot from four to six pet centum per ant.u v., as the commissioners shall be a Ivisod will be most beneficial, payable at such times and places as said commissioners shrdl find necessary and proper to stipulate for. 3 Saul commissioners arc hereby authorized by themselves, or :cit duly empowered, to open books fo subscripti

ons to s.iid stuck, in either of the cities of

New Ymk, Albany. Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore a, any of the offices ot dis

count and deposit of the U. States 'tank, or at such other bank or banks in s ud ci

ties as thev shall consider expedient upon

such terms and conditions, u der the restrictions of this act, as they shall deem most advisable for the interest of the state, with this further condition, that said commissioners make said stock redeemable at periods which shall not be less than 2.0, nor more than 50 years fiom the date of the sales aforesaid, and that said commissioners grant certifica'es to tin purchasers of said stock, specifying the conditions of the sale thereof, and pledging the faith and revenue of the state ol Indiana for the pmcluil compliance with the lerms and stipulations therein contained. 4 Tint the faith the state b", and is hereby pledged for the strict observance of any, and all contracts entered ino by srnd commijsio icis, by virtue of the au thority of this act, and that no legislative act shall at any time be passed, taxing said stock, or otherwise impairing the Vtems or value thereof. 5 Said commissioners shall cause the " monies which shall he raised by virtue of this art, to be paid into the office f dis "count and deposit of the U. States batik, or other bank where the stock aforesaid shall be sold, alwavs having due regard to the safety and security of the moneys aforcsaid & ake such certifi lies or vouchers of smh deposi's as the custom of hmks authorize to be giv n in tc name or said commicsioners, s trustees of the st-tc of Indiana, and sdd commissioners, or their agent dulv empowered shall have authority to withdiaw said deposts of mo-

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ncys at such times and in such manner as 1 they shall deem expedient an 1 proper to ! carry into effect the intentions of this act, i and in case the said commissioners shall consider it for the interest of the st?.te, they arc hereby authorized to invest such part of said moneys as may not be retired for immediate use, in stock of the. States debt, or U. States bank stock, if the same be considered by them of a productive character, and ready sale in the market, or otherwise calculated to aid in the project aforesaid. $ G. The commissioners cn obtaining the moneys contemplated by this act, or ascertaining that they can be obtained, shall immediately proceed to employ one or more skilful engineers, make contracts and proceed in the excavation of a cral at the falls of the Ohio, at JefferscnvfW, pursuant to this act, and the act to which this is amendatory ; and that in constructing said canal, the commissioners as to the dimensions thei cof, and all things relative thereto, or connected therewith, have due iesrail to the nature of the im-

i provement, and the value and durability f thereof when the same shall be complet- ' ed, and the increased facility of passing

the obstructions occasioned by the tails afo re said. 5 7. In making contracts the said commissioners shall give due public notice of receiving propositions for specific per for

mances, by advertisement in such public newspapers as they shall deem necessary,

and shall grant the same to the best H- j der therefor, who shall give satisfactory j

security to the commissioners for the performance of the work proposed, and said commissioners shall in no case, make an advance of money on any contract they shall make, but upon the contractors giving bond, with ample seeutity, to be approved of by said commissioners, with condition that in case ol failure of such contractor to comply with the contract, accoiding to the stipulations, the state shall recover of him and his securities, double the value of the sum so advanced, as damages assessed between the stale is suc'i contractor & his securities, for sufeii iailure but they may on any contract, make payment to half the value of the work d.;ne at any time, if they judge ex peelicnt. 8 That said commissioners keep their deposits of money for immediate use under this act, in the office of discount and deposit of the U. States bank, at Louisville, or at the Farmers and Mechanics bank of Indiana, at Madison, as they shall judge most safe, prudent, and convenient for the interest of the state, and it shall be it) the power o the said commissioners to

retain from ;my contractor so much mo ncy as maybe sufficient to pay off hands employed by him. and pay such hands themselves, provided there is danger of such contractor's defrauding such persons, and their claims be proven by contract in writing, and the services are performed and for the purpose of avoiding difficulties, it is hereby directed, that every contractor shall deliver from time to time, as he employs men in his service, to the commissioners, or any one of them, a list of their names, and the rates of their wages, and upon the failur e of any indivi dual to do his duty faithfully as a labourer under any contract, such contractor shall have right, notwithstanding any contract between them, to discard such labourer, paying him for the time of service acfyrl ally rendered, and it is hereby declared, that all such contracts arc, and shall be understood to be subject to the above con-

! dition.

j 9. Hie commissioners shall transmit i to the auditor of public accounts, quarter ly, reckoning from the first Monday of December, in each year, an account current of the moneys received on hand, ' when deposited, and how expended under i this act, and shall, on the second Monday I of December, in each year, make a suc- . cinct report of, and concerning all matters and things transacted in and about the business of said canal, to the general assembly. 10. So soon as said canal is opened, the commissioner shall devise regulations concerning tht same, and make out the rates of toll upon boats, vessels, per sons and property of all descriptions pas- ! sing through the same, and shall also deI vise the mode and manner of collecting the same, which shall remain valid and binding on all persons whatever, until altcedbv said co nmissioners, or act of the general assembly, and it shall be the duty of said commissioners to transmit with t eir fi-st annml reoort thereafter a copv or such rates, and of the regulations Sc rules j by them adopted.

1 1. That said commissioners be here- ' A nez-j Seminary The Chapters ai d by authorized to negociate Sc settle with Lodges in the western part ot the state of

any commissioner or commissioners wno icvv iotk propose to establish a

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may be appointed on the part of the state sonic Seminary ol Labour ai d Leau.ii.jr

oi vjino, ior am ny saui staie, citncr oy ior .iasons orpnans It is to o.'iis.st of said states taking stock in the canal loan a farm of 500 acres, an Academv H ill aforesaid, or joining this stale upon equal sufficient lor 100 students, and six Me-

terms in proportion to the capital said chamr's shops.

state may be willing to invest in said ca

nal, not exceeding one half the whole amount necessary lor its completion. 12. Said commissioners shall, by themselves, or agent duly Mitho: iztd, arrange the mode of transmitting at d receiving the funds to be raised under this act, ?.nd also of interest, according to stipulations, and whenever it shall be necessary

for the payment of interest, on the stock j and other greit families, . occour.

hereby provided to be created, shaii have the auditor's v. ant for the amount necessary, to be y .;! out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated, or they may draw on the agent of the three per cent lund, lor moneys in Ids hands, devoted to the

Srvid.sh Horsts. I was surprised to find in ihe royal stables in wed'n, that there was no straw, or other l- . , ;ng lor the horses. 1 he animals lie or stand on perforated bwrdsUns is an universal practice. It has 'Ik en appioved by the Veterinary colleges both tockl"-im Sc

opennagen, anu attoptd by tht c. .1,

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salu.ary tflccts on the 1 oi of the hot5e. In countries wheic the hucs st:.nd h. a Lot bed produced by their own !itit ; their feet become ter der. and si.i j ct :o d.ers disoi dels; but you seldom se- ii. r' or foundered horse in Sweden oi Dc i .jrk,

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COUltHS Ot Cabairus. Mintanmi-tt.

and Anson. North Carolina In Montgomery a new mine has been discovered, different from any we have mentioned The gold is abstracted from large ureses ol rock, vhi h indicate the existence of rich and extensive mines, and strong y resemble thoie of Peiu. We understar d a po'.r man, on whose lanel the mine in Montgomery was discover ed. h:s, within a few weeks, obtained about a ha'f a bushel of gold, amounting to g20 0i 0. It is said that this extraordi nary good fortune has partially deranged him

pur poses of this act, and the act to w hich ! If this should prove a rood snbstnu .. ior this is an amendment. j straw, it mighi bring about a redut rioti in 13 That said commissioners shall 'the price ot hay. Acerbi's Travels, render with their annual report, count of moneys paid lor contingently, X'.rih Carolina Cold The Chcra7 and alsoof the time by them einnlmcd in i IntcLicncor ol the Mil, Apil, biitci and about ihe duties imposed by this aC ' t!;M .. an immense deal of pute g.Ui has in order that the general asset. .u.y may : within a short time back, beer, i. ut.u m

provide tor ins same as snail oe jus: anu expedient J-4 That commissioners (a majority of whom shall be a quoium) be elected at eaeh session of the general assembly, by joint bailor ol the senate and house of representatives, to carry into effect the object of this, & the act to which this is amendatory, and said commissioncis shall be precluded horn forming any contr act by whi h any commissioner shall undertake to do or receive, or i;; any man ner act in i elation to said ea'.ai, except in his capacity of commissioner, or agent of said commissioners, in executing their official duties under this act. From the Baltimore Mrning Carcnich:. Below will be found the Ic'tcr from Mrs Cuslis to f-jn. Jackson, and the gcneraPs reply, c.; presenting him the ring containing hair cf the illustrious Washin'f'cn. The presentation of so sacred a r vlick as that which forms the subject of the prcsnt correspondence, should indeed be preserved with leligious veneration, and especially as it was presented through Lafayette, the generous compeer of the sage of Mount Vernon. A more valued present could not have been made; to gen Jackson, n r could the precious token of Mrs. Custis respect and esteem have Ixcn b' siowod upon one

more wor thy to wc rrtliat wineo had once p raced the locks of the father of hi'- cuun try. Washington, Feb 22, 1825. The birth (lav ot Washington, ishe-St time for a tribute of respect to! hii; whose glorious achievements placttrwP next to the father of our country. On this day, I present to gen. Jackson, a ring of the hero's hair, of the color it was when he led our soldiers to victoiy it was made in this city, and of American gold. Wear it in remembrance of Lim who was first in the hearts ot his countrymen, and of her who gives it to you, with her best wishes fo; your health Sc happiness. (Signed) eliza w. cusus. To gen. jack sos.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 22, !S2ji My dear Madam By the hands olJ

mutual triend, gen. ajcixjt':te, l naveiiau the extreme satisfaction of receiving a ring containing the hair of genl. Washington, which you have dene me tlx honor to present. Believe n.c, 1 shall letain, and wear it, with the greatest pleasure I will wear it in remembrance of your kind opinions expressed towards me, and of the revered man. the recollection of whose virtues and disinterested patriotism none can ever be unmindful of. Could the present you tender me, be at all increased in value, it would be by the consideration, that its presentation has been through one who devoted himself in early life to the service of our happy country, ami who was the friend and

associate of our beloved Washington. I pray you to accept my kind wishes for your health and prosperity in life. With great respect and regard, T arn your most obedient servant, V"1 ANDREW JACKSON. Mrs. E. Jr. Cutis. This ladv is the wife of Gorge 11'a.shint?ton P. Custis, F.sq. a nephew of general Washington. Star.

lex ngton. May 5. Extract of a letter lion- Mount Mining, to a gentlemen in this plae, dauel, May 2d, 1825 tk Our citizens have been some '.v hat excited lately by the news of a party of counterfeiters, carrying on their business about 30 miles from this place. v company of 15 left here on last Thuisday- Sc came on their camp in a very it mote and mountancous part of the country Tiuy

had a small paper mill to go by water,

and had made about g6000, principals on the banks of Tennessee, South Carolina, Sc New Orleans Tvvoot the party were taken, and three made their escape ; ihe two linglcaders, Sturdevant ard A;. en, made their escape, but it is expected 'hey will be taken. I have seen the n.orey, and no not hesitate to s.y, that I slu uld have considered it genuine. 1 he n lortnation came from a young man who had acted as their cleik foi som years, in filling up, &c." Kv. Gaz.

American Mahogany. A tree, the grow th of which is spontaneous in Florida, is said to answer all the purple, of Mahogany for cabinet woik. It is ccjually beautiful, and icceivcs as high a polish this, if Hue, curtails a valuable and expensive srticlc of importation ; Sc may yet become one of export in our own commercial catalogue. Nat. Journal. Among the literary jrumals which we have lately received Ircm Er g.ar d, is the 32d number of the Edinbugh Review It contains an article of more than fitty paes on the affairs of Ireland, which is wiitten in the boldest spirit. e proceed to rpiote two passages as samples American Sentinel. The peiiod has at last anived, when it is certain that measures of a decisive character must be adopted with respect to Ireland ; and we are bold to say. hat the integrity, and, for that reason, th tate of the British empire, depends on the nature of these measures It we act on sound and liberal principles, it is not yet too late to repair the fau'tsand follies of w hich we have been guilty, . nd to make Ireland our best bulwatk : but if we resolve to abide by our present system if we are determined to contirue to treat

five-sixths of the people as an inferior c degraded caste, and to uphold and che rish all the gross, flagrant, and scanelalous a buses with which excry part of the in'ernal administration of the country is - fHic ted. we must expect to see eery spteies of outrage redoubled, and the flames cf civil war rekindled with increased fury, and raginp to an unpecedented extent." " Had Humbert, ren he made his descent in Ireland, in 1798, been accompanied by 10,000, instead of loco Ficnch