Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 18, Vincennes, Knox County, 18 June 1825 — Page 2
but, in our opinion, unless the governmcnt of the United Slates shall interfere, (and we see no right or reason why they should intermeddle wi ll it), we shall not hear of any other disturbances in the Creek nation. Since the above was in type, we have received the following, which may be considered as the Indian official account, inasmuch as the head chiefs of the upper towns desired its publication, to prevent misconstruction of their views, or alarm to citizens on the frontiers, and travellers through their country. About two hours before day on Sunday morning the 1st inst the house of gen. Mcintosh was surrounded by Menawvay and about 100 Oakfuskee warriors. Mcintosh wis within, as likewise were
his women and children, and some white
men. Me lawway directed an interpreter to request the whites, and the women
and children, to come out, as the warriors did not wish to harm them; that cen. Mcintosh had broken the law that
he himself had lonir since made, and
thev had come to execute him according
lv. Thev came out of the house, leaving
IVIcIntosh and Etome Tustenugge, one of his adherents, therein. The Indians
then set fire to the house; and, as Meln-
invincible. For these achievements, all
give you praise. Alter your country was safe, and dancer had passed by, you gai
ned a still greater victory a victory over
vourself; you submitted to the umpire oi
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the laws, which had called into question
the very acts that enabled you to save the Emporium of the West from rapine and plunder, thereby giving a practical illustration of the supremacy of the ci-
vil, over the military authorities of our
country. " We have additional motives of grati tude to you. There are many now pre
sent who stood and fought by your side,
in the hour ot peril and ot danger. 1 ncy saw not only with what fearless spirit you
met and encountered the enemy, but with what care and assiduity you watched over the safety and lives of those entrusted to your charge they had seen you visiting vour sick and wounded administering
aid and comfort, and watching over them ... . a
with all the solicitude ot a parent tney have seen vou distributing your last mor
sel of bread to your famished soldiers, Sc bearing an equal share in the common suffering. Yes, general, we have seen
you in many situations at the liar, you
were the able and zealous a lvocate on the Bench, the firm and inflexible judge
i w i a .'v v a y - i " tosh and his comrade attempted to come I and in the Councils of our state you . a - ft I . 1 . I ' 1. it -
nt the Hoor. thpv shot t hem Dotn disnkivcd no itical talents wnicn uemon-
W X , V WVW-J w - - j ----- j down. The same day, about 12'oclock, strated that you were qualified for any thev hunt? Sam Hawkins, a half breed, station vou might be called to occupy.
in the Huckhosseliga square. " For your private virtues; you possess'
On Mnndav the 2d inst. a mrtv of Hd- our resncct and allection. Mndncss,
- - . - j . i j i m lahce Indians fired on and wounded Ben friendship, hosnitality, Sc chanty, strong
lIowL-inc. nnnthnr hnlf hrrrrl-as ii is sun- I lv characterize vour conduct these
posed, very badly. They have not yet things endear you to us. For your great
learned trom thai party, n ne nau oeen ana spienaiu acuons, ici am uic udiiuu cau ht. you aqual honor ; but for your social and The chiefs wish it to be understood, private virtues, ive claim the right to adthat no dancer whatever is to be apprc mire and love you most, because we best
hendedby persons travelling tnrougn me Know mem nave seen au yat u:u m nntin.i. tKnr tlirv friend to the whites. I flnence.
fUVIVD IIUl v iv m . I nnrl with tlipm not tn he alarmed bv this I " In the late transactions at Washing
execution, which is only a compliance ton, we are proud to learn you pursued with thp lnws that the ereat chiefs of the I that independent, upright and dignified
nation made at Pole-Cat springs I course which had marked your previous rKiiiT TrTntnh pr.iner1 from the I conduct. You were presented to the con-
house with the whiles, and was not fired sideration of the American people by the oi nr vvnnnrlprl. n4 is stated before. We I legislature of vour own state, without a-
see nothing in the Indian account which ny agency, direction, or interference on induces uso change our opinion. It ap- your part. u Neither to seek, nor to dc-
pears to have been a public execution, oy cune puunc cmcc, nab wn:u jmu uwx
u i.o tUr- mtinn- nnrl vc nrfisnmc. I im. Yon never nia'; vour success a
befirc this, that everv Indian ol anv note I matter of personal ambition; and altho
who signed the treaty, has been oean i you nave nor oeei tici.itu iuuwi mn i
fice, which the people by their suffrages,
stiongly indicated a willingness to bestow, vour name 1ks not suMVrcd in the conflict. Sir, vour fame forms aiith por
tion of our country's treasure it fni?r,
and will be preserved unhurt."
To which the general made the follow
ing reply :
a sir I have not language strong c-
tvit'i in the same way, for they generally
make root and branch work when they
begin. GRJVL JACKSO.V AT HOME. From the Nashville Gazette.
On the 1 3th of April, this ditinguihed
and venerated citizen arrived at the tier . ii i.l.Min in tli'ic rnnntv.
ving been waited on bv the committee ap- nough to express my thanks to ycu, and pointed by the citizens, arrangements those of my tellow citizens in whose bef. ii r.. k:. ; .r, ,Kic nhrp half vou have addressed me, lor the very
on Saturday tst. The handsome uniform flattcrm manner wiih which you have companies, Nashville (iuaids and Lafay- presented another token of their unabat-
ctte R flcmen, commanded by captains i cu .w. a .m.ti-Miiiv tnrl ATjvihrl r the r.nmnanie? I vale character.
man " -' - i i , ro..ni, Mmmmirlpd hv mntains Camn 44 A few years alter the Revolutionary
bell and Hinton, and a multitude of cili- war had closed, but before the blessing -.-ilia ivpnt nut wvp ral miles to meet the it diffused alone the Atlantic borders
tT..iip.p.-il. and escort him to town. At his were extended to this remote section of
onrh. n of 24 irims was fii cd the Union, I came among you. We clung
from the artillery on College Hill. The together until every difficulty and danger
streets were lined, the doors & windows was surmounted; and alter our territory
res. welcoming the I was secured against the ruthless and sa
ti,o ri.irirmruu. onr.R more to his vaire attacks of Indian hordes, we grew
homeland to his friends. The recollcc- strong, and claimed the privileges of a
have been informed was the member who !
drafted the resolutions that were introdu- J
ccd and adopted on that occasion. When thus brought before the people, the can-
vass was conducted w ithout any intcnc-
ronro oF nunc ; nor did I. when the eiec-
I vuvw w v f - r tion devolved on the house of reprecVgtives, attempt, in any manner, tT influenn? its decision. The Presidential chair I
have always viewed as a situation too res-
ponsible to be sought atter by any individual, however great his talents, or emi
nent his services. It Is one which the immortal Washington approached with awful forebodings, conscious that the des-
tinv of a free people ol unborn millions were committed to his charge. That
without the smiles ot Providence, and the confiding and indulgent support of the
people themselves, his exertions would be unequal to the task. With such au-
thority to support the maxim, which l have endeavored to fellow through life u npither to seek nor to decline public fa
vor," I offer my past conduct as a proot
of mv sincerity."
The general was then conducted to the Mnqhville Inn. under the continual roar
of artillery, where at half past 3 o'clock, near a hundred gentlemen sat down to a
sumptuous dinner, prepared by, aptain
Kingstey, in his best style tiGprge v . Campbell, esq presided, assisted byVnj. H . M. Rutledgc, Mr. J. Sommervillc, U. col. llvnes.
A foil lenn-th portrait of genl. Jackson
was placed at the head of the room : the general is seen in his usual military dress on his right is a distant view of the bat
tle of the 8th of January, 1815, and the
srenerv emblematic of his victories dur
ing the war over the British ; in his right hand he is holding a snvglass, with which he appears to have been viewing the
movements of the enemy, apparently unconscious of his wn situation, he seems
to be contemplating the means of seizing
the moment whoch must ensure a oeci
sive victory. This portrait was surmnunted bv seven stars in a semi circle, connected together by a wreath of flowers
each star represented a state. I he cen tre one Pennsylvania, on its rightfBonth Carolina, Tennessee and Alabaman hs left. New Jersey, Indiana, and Mississippi. The names of states attached to each star drawing to a point immediately above the head of the portrait, where was placed a circular wreath, inclosing the figures 99, which was connected with two other wreathes of a smaller size, the one enclosing the word Electoral, the other, the word Votes. On the top moulding of the frame. The Peoples' Choice ' The portrait is the work of our accomplished artist, R E. W. Karle, esqr. and is rn our opinion, the happiest effort cf his labors. The likeness of the general is most striking it is for a copy of it that
the city of New Orleans gave to the artist a thousand dollars. fllere followed a number of very excellent and patriotic toasts, which from a want of room, (with but one single exception') I am compelled to omit" The will of the people more powerfulthan the Fiat of kmgs. sooner or later it
must be accomplished M Sun Editor J
distance East of the Western line of tho state to leave sufficient space for a county West of it, and being thus nearly in the centre of the second one; which warrants a belief that it will become a scat of justice for a new county hereafter to be laid off, and with this view, a liberal provision will be made by a reservation of Lots for that purpose. The surrounding country is rapidly settling, having its fertile lands watered by the Wca and Wild Cat on the south, the numerous branches of which affords many excellent seats for Mills and other Machinery; the Tippecanoe coming from the north, will no doubt afford very extensive settlements. By referring to the report of a select committee of Congress on that subject last winter, it will be observed that they consider the connecting of the Wabash with Lake Eric by a canal, to be not only
jiawmai, uui ui gicai mimy 10 ine puolie. In as much as it will be nearer from the mouth of the Ohio river to N. York by 600 miles, than the route by way of the Illinois river, and 150 miles nearer than by way of the proposed canal through the state of Ohio; they have recommended a grant of a strip of land to the state of Indiana of two miles in width, the whole length of the Canal on each
side, to enable the state to -aise a fund from the proceeds of the sales thereof; which they think will be amply sufficient
us completion; me moutn or the
for
Tippecanoe, is considered by them, to be
ine ncad ot steam Uoat navigation on the Wabash; which opinion is confirmed by every person who has any knowledge of the Wabash river. When advantages like the foregoing shall be realized (and that they will be, at no very distant day, there is no doubt,) this must become one of the most flourishing towns in the state of Indiana. THE SALE OF LOTS Will commence on the third Monday of June next, on the premises. Tho terms will be. one fourth the purchase money in hand, the ballance in three equal annual instalments DAVID MOUNT, Prsfiric-
JUHN LIAVlbUN, S
A
May 18th 1825.
tors.
17-3t.
Wool Carding. THE subscriber having his Machines in complete operation, is enabled to execute business in the neatest manner ; those wishing to avail themselves of good work, and a low price, will please brinjj their wool early in the season The fol
lowing articles will be taken in payment f 1'. :r , i . .i
o m t j for carding this year, if brought at the time of receiving the rolls Wheat Lin
en liee8xuaxi Wool or Lash those
tion of recent events, of his great magna rnmitv. and the knowledge that this nati
on is now beginning to understand the character and appreciate the merits of the greatest man living, who has contributed most to her glory, appeared to enhance the admiration ol his warmest friends. Not, when returning victorious from the toils, hardships and dangers of savage warfare; not when crowned with laurels, plucked from the Ivow of the Briton and the Spaniard, was he welcomed with such enthusiastic esu .aiion "When he arrived in the pub z square the following address was delivered from the steps at the court house door by Judge Overton
GBSEifA L : In the name, anu m me behalf oi this numerous assemblage ol
your fellow citizens, I welcome your return We, in common wi h all the citiZens of the United States, feel gratcfu for the signal services vou have rendered
our country. We have seen you. by your
energy and skdl, expel from our borders nsavnge foe, whose cruel mode of warfare spjred neither agf nor sex. " At a period when the American military character was depressed and sunk by the misfortune of our arms, you called into action the pUriotUui of your nciglib rs and friends Yni led them thro' scenes of privations and hardships, and uniting them with the brave militia of the neighboring sta'es, you met and vanquished an armv of superior numbers, distinguished .
free Sc independent state. Many of those
whom we now remember as bcnclactors at that period, now sdecp with their lathers : ctheis have sprung up, who, both
in civil and military life, have rendered
important service ; particularly in our last war, where rallying under the Eagle of their country, in defence of our com
mon rights, they by their patriotism and undaunted spirit contributed to raise their
country s glory to an eminence trom w hich it can survey with pity, the boasted invincibility of tyrants. " When 1 sec. sir, interspersed thro this assembly, many who have borne a
nart in those scenes an assembly, I may
sav. composed entirely of men who have'
been associated with me, tither as participators or witnesses, of whatever agency public or private, it has pleased Providence I should have in them, what language can convey feelings, inspired by this additional evidence of kindness and regard, which is now presented to mc
through you. The approbation of those who have been witnesses of my conduct through all the varying scenes of life, is, to me, next to an approving conscience, the sweetest reward this world can bestow. 44 It is true, sir, without any agency whatever on my part, I was brought forward by the legislature of Tennessee, as a candidate for the Presidency. This, the members of that bodv well know, and
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particularly the chairman of your com
ANNUAL ELECTION. First Mondau in August next. FOR GOVERNOR. ISAAC BLACKFORD, JAMES B. RAY, FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
G. W. JOHNSTON, SAMUEL MILROY, EL1SHA HARRISON, JOHN H. THOMPSON, DENNIS PENNING TON. V The friends of the following gcntfwncn, request us to announce them as candidates for a seat in our state Legislature, at the animal election in August next: JACOB CALL, BENJ. V. BECKES.
SHERIFF FOR SULLIVAN COUNTT. EL1SH A BOUD1NOT.
sum
UI UM JV jfV lUM'lU' I -J w'''---- -- , - - --- j for its victories in Europe, and reputed j mittee, the hon. Felix Grundy, who, as I
S situated on a beautiful B uff onthe southeast side of the Wabash river,
one mile above the mouth of Wild Cat
Creek, and four below the mouth of the Tippecanoe river. No town in the state of Indiana, can anticipate greater prospects, considering its local situation, and natural advantages Lying at the head of steam boat navigation, or as near that
point as any eligible situation for a town can be had no other site presents itself between that and the mouth of Tippecanoe; it lies nearly in a direct ljc from Detroit, via Fort Wayne to St. Louis, and nearly so, between the South end of Lake Michigan and Indianapolis. There is no doubt but a great intercourse will soon be opened between those places, and this will be the point of intersection. This place being situate a sufficient
who do not pay when they get their work must give their note for cash. His terms will be as follows: common wool, 8 cts. Merino, 10 A blooded, 15 until the fir3t of September, when it will rise aa the season advances. H. D. WHEELER. May 17, 1825. 14-6t ' SCHOOL NOTICE.
cinity are informed that a school will be opened in the Seminary in Vin-
cennes, on Monday the 9th day of May next where the undersigned will teach Reading Writing Arithmetic English Grammar, Ge'oerrafihu, Mathematieks AU
gebra Latin and Greek languages. .
GEORGE CALIIOUND. April 23, 1825. 10 tf To the Creditors of Stephen Walters deceased. "TfTOU are hereby notified, that the peril sonal and real estate of said Stephen Walters deed, will not be sufficient to discharge the claims against the same, wc do therefore declare said estate inacvent and as such claim a settlement thereof You arc also notified, that we have filed a petition in the Gibson Circuit court, setting forth the condition cf sakl estate. Those who do not, come. in and present their claims for adjudication, before the determination of the court on said netition, shall be postponed.
ELIZA WALTERS, exttx. ALYIN WALTERS, execr. May 20, 1825. 16-4t.
NOTICE. BOCTOR M'Namee intends moving from his residence in Vincenncs to New-Harmony. He will attend to tho settling of his accounts in the first week nf Tunc next Such as are not settled bv
that time, will be attended to by doctor
J. D. Woolverton, who is authorised to settle and receipt for the same and who will in future reside in the house now oc cupied by the subscriber. 15-tf May 23, 1825.
Printing neatly executed at
this office.
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