Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 24, Vincennes, Knox County, 30 July 1825 — Page 3

THE WESTERN SUN.

VIMVEKXES, jult 30, 1825.

From the Richmond la.) Public Isger. At the request of several of our subscribers, we take the liberty of requesting Col. James B. Ray, one of the candidates for Governor, to produce a certified copy of the register of his birth, the affirmation of his relatives, or any other document, by which the public mind, maybe satisfied as to his age. He will see the propriety of this request when it shall have been stated that a distinguished citizen of Randolph county, asserts, that Mr. Ray informed him, last summer, that he (Mr. R.) was then twenty -seven years old. It is also stated upon the authority of men not a whit behind Col. Ray in talents, and evidences of public confidence, that he has frequently stated his age to be 25, 26, and 27, in different years, so that he will be 28 this summer. This request is dictated by the most friendly feeling; and that there may be no excuse on account of fictitious signatures, the editor of this paper makes it in his own proper name. "Out of thine own mouth tue condemn the: By the above article from the Public Lcger, it appears that the editor of that paper, E. S. Buxtox, Esq. has requested Mr. Ray, to produce testimony, of any kind, in relation to his AGE. We presume this personal request wras made by Mr. Buxton for the purpose of obviating certain objections heretofore made by Mr. Ray, when called upon to give information to the fieofile concerning his age, and also in relation to certain strange notions he has been charged with holding. It is certainly true, that some months since Mr. Ry was requested to produce some evidence of the falsity of the statements by him uniformly made, before the last winter, respecting his age and unless those statements were false he does not possess the constitutional qualification of 30 years of age. Mr. Ray has ever shielded himself from

answering any queries whatever, heretofore made on any subject, under the pretence that it was beneath his dignity to notice a-

tionymous publications. The present re

quest of Mr. Buxton, deprives him of this

shield nevertheless, Mr. Ray has not con

descended to answer, if we may risk the assertion from the silence of the newspapers

receivca by the last mail.

We gave a place in our columns last week,

to an able written article on the subject of

the exclusion of Elijah Dodson from the Baptist Church at Lamot, 111. We have also published this week, another essay on the same subject merely to shew how much that act is reprobated by every sensitive mind that has become acquainted with it. While on this subject, it may be necessary to say, that the appellative of "Rev't." given to the individual to whom It refers, is a mistake altho' but a member of the Church he is nevertheless, a worthy man. We have had on hand, for several weeks past, the Oration delivered at Palestine III. by W. Kitchdl Esj. in commemoration of our National Independence. The great length of that article, together, with the space which is devoted to our numerous advertising friends prevents us from publishing it, at least for some time. We hope that gentlemen will deem this a sufficient appology for our not complying with his request. ' i We are requested by John M9 Donald Esqr. to state that he has declined being a Candidate for a seat in the next state legislature, as circumstances would have rendered it inconvenient for him to serve in that capacity, should he have been elected. The following officers compose the Court Martial, which will assemble at the Navy lard in Washington, on the Tth of July, for the trial of Com. Porter: Captain James IWron, Thomas Tingev, James Riddle, Chas. G. Ridgely, Robert T. Spence, John Dowries, John D. Henley, Jesse D. Elliot, James Rcnshaw, Thomas Brown, C. C. B. Thompson, Alexander S. Wadsworth, and George W. Rodgers, Richard S. Coxe to be Judge Advocate.

GREECE. Oar accounts from Greece are rather gloomy. They speak of dissentions among the chiefs, and it is not certain that the Egyptians who landed in the Morea, have been defeated, as was reported. But we are so much used to the reception of confused or false news from this quarter, that we know not what may be relied on. A fleet of twenty-two Greek vessels, howc er, was at sea. The Turkish Meet wan soon expected to pass the Dardanelles. N ill's. MK.OURI EXPEDITION. By a letter received at this Office, we learn ptliftt the Military Expedition, accompanying Commissioners appointed to treat with tfie Indians on the Upper Missouri, had arrived the 9th of June, all well, at the Poncas Village, a distance of about 400 miles from the point of departure. The facility and great security with which the expedition appears to be moving on, is the strongest eidence of the most favorable result. The Commissioners, it is expected, will reach the mouth of the Yellow Stone, about the 15th of August; u point, bevond which, we apprehend they will not he able to go far enough the prv smt seasion, to collect tiie Black Feet Indians, who live upwards of TOO miles beyond thn point, en the waters cf Maria's Ri

ver, and about 50 miles north of the great

falls of the Missouri. This circumstance, connected with the limited time of the com

missioners, and the fears those Indians en

tertain of punishment for the late murder of part of the Missouri Fur Company, will pro

bably defeat one object cf the expedition. It this should be the case, we are confident it

will be owing to circumstances bevond the

control of the Commissioners; as, in our opinion, they are eminently qualified to accomplish every object cf the minion, which could be reached by officers devoted to their

duty, and the happiness and prosperity ot their country.

The following letter, received cn the 8th

inst. will be highly gratifying to thee cf our

reaaerswho teelan interest m the success ci he expedition: Missouri Advocate.

Extract of a letter from Gen. H. Atkinson, dated Fort Kiawa, (at the foot of th?. Great Bend,) June 23d, 1H25. Dear Sir We reached this place on the morning of the 17th inst. after a quick voyage from the Poncas village. We have been detained here some time, in consequence of the trouble we have in collecting the Indians, who are compelled to keep the prairies to obtain a subsistence. Yesterday, we concluded treaties with the Teton, Yankton and Yanktonas tribes of the Sioux nation they all appear to be well disposed. At 10 o'clock this morning, we shall move forward, with a view in some five days, to meet the Saone and Ogalallas tribes of Sioux, at the mouth of the Little Missouri river, 100 miles above this place. Thence, we shall proceed to the Ariccaras Village, where, together with the Aiiccaras, we calculate on meeting the Chyennes, whom we have sent an express to, with an invitation to that effect. The Maneans will be the next point of halting. 1 think we shall be able to accomplish all the objects of our mission, except that of

meeting the Blackfeet Indians, which 1 consider rather doubtful. With great respect, sir, I have the honor to be, &c. II. ATKINSON. Colonel Foreman, St. Louis. There appears some slight confirmation of the news we published from the New-York Evening Post, on Monday last, respecting the anticipated arrival of French troops, detached from the French army of occupation in Spain, for relieving the Spanish garrison in Cuba and Porto Rico. The r.;st important events are expected to grow out of this circumstance. If the self styled Holy Alliance arc determined to make America the theatre of their iniquitous operations against the liberties of the world, without arrogating to ourselves much of the spirit of prophecy, we can easily forsee an interruption to the present calm in the political world. The

course that England, as well as the United States will pursue, can easily be foreseen. It appears also from a paragraph in a Mexico paper of the 26th ult. that the infatuated Ferdinand, has ceded to Russia, Californa and the Balearic Islands, and in rolo.vn for which, the magnanimous Alexander is to furnish him with 12000 troops for the conquest of Mexico Louisiana Gazette. From the Chillicothe Supporter. RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY. It is stated in the United States Gazette, that the Rev. Elij.h Dodson', Faster of the Baptist Church, at Lamot, Ills, has been c.vcommunicatcd for the henious offence of being a free mason ! That the besoted Ferdinand of Spain, and his brethren of the 'Holy Alliance,' should have declared war against a society, one of the principal objects of which is the diffusion of knowledge, was, perhaps, to have been expected; but, we must confess we were not prepared to see this system cf proscription adopted in a republic, and among a free people professing to regard above all others the blesM2.gr of civil and religious freedom. We thought the time had gone by, when witches were consigned to the tiamcs, and quakei s to the gallows, in order "to do Gon service;" and that the Demon cf Fanaticism would no more dare to raise his bloodstained crest on any portion of the American soil. It seems, however, that such is not the fact: for it cannot be doubted, that the persecuting spirit which has forced Mr. Dodson out of the p. tie of the church of which he was a member, would as readily have bound him to the stake, had not the law cf th- land set some bound to its violence. Mr. D. it seems, had to undergo the "rjnl. cinn mockerv" of a trial: and, upon beimbrought before the Church, to answer for the crime of being a Mason, he proposed to that body the following interrogations, viz; "1. Is amoral good a spiritual evil? 2. Is Masonry a sip? 3. If M iS Miry is a sin, wherein does it consist? -4. Why may not 1 pursue what course I please, if it is law ful, and an advantage to me, provided I do net sin? 5. When I have neither done nor intended harm, why should I he excluded? 6. How can you judge of that of which you know nothing o4'? These several questions were pronounced unaK'i'erable; and he was accordingly excommunicated! In cur humble opinion, however, this act of petty tyranny will recoil on its authors. Every liberal minded man, whether a member cf the masonic fraternity cr not, must be shocked at such an outrage r.gnhut the light cf reason and the liberty of conscience; ai.d as to Mr. Dodson he cannot but feel relieved rn bebg separated from such a bigoted rare. For our own part, we must acknowledge that, we would without hesitancv prefer a c;.nnexi ;i with the poor, untutored Indian, who worships the Great Spirit according t.- the light of nature, to one with those who, like the body ailuded to, trample on the rights of thur fellow men, in despite cf all the light of science and revelation. his net i-.t'.i .1-1 by the remarks, to fo:h

uate that the Br.pt: sts arc more imbued with the spirit of persecution than any other sect. On the contrary, we believe that some of the greatest in the Masonic Temple be long to this denomination; and it would be the height of injustice to lay the guiit of a few individuals at the door cf a whole community. Bigotry is not the exclusive characteristic of any particular people. It is the offspring of ignorance and spiritual pride; and except where checked by the light of reason, and the immutable principle of truth and justice, it exercises an almost unlimited empire over the family of man. IIYME.X'IAL.

"The alt ir we with rapture greet, The chain is light, the bondage sweet." Married On Sunday the 10th inst. by Vm. P. Berkcs, Esq. Mr. Asa Decker, to Miss Catharine Decker. On Thursday the 21st inst. by II. Ruble, Esq. Mr. John ?I;rncy, to Miss Marv Morrow. On Monday the 25th inst by the samo, Mr. Isaac Watson, to Miss Mary Ann Souiinev.

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Valuable Real Property. FOR SALE, THE subscriber has for sale a grist and saw MILL upon the river Ambarras in the state of Illinois, both in opcration,with five quarter sections of well timbered land, situate nine milc3 from the seat of justice of Lawrence county, and twelve from the Wabash river; one of the above quarter sections was entered in consequence of the great indications of Iron ere thereon to be seen, and in the event of its answering the expectations of good judges in such matters, could not fail of being a source of wealth to a man of capital, who could carry these expected and real advantages into operation. For terms apply to the subfcciipcr at West-Union Ind. JONATHAN DOUGLAS. June 11, 1825. 17-tf SAMUEL JUDAH "nPiTILL continue to reside at VinV y cenncs, and to practice in the courts of the first Circuit in the District court of the United States, and in the Supieme court at Indianapolis. 54-3 1 July 27, 1825. NOTICE. TO all whom it may concern; we the undersigned administrators of the estate of Joseph Allison deed, shall apply to the probate court of Crawford county III. to be holden at Pallestinc on the first Monday of September next, for a final settlement of said estate. DANIEL ALLISON, Adm. PHOEBE ALLISON, Admx. July 16, 1825. 23-4t

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HAS removed from Princeton to Vincenncs Ia.and will practice law in the first 8c fourth judicial circuits. He keeps his office on water street, where he may at all times be found. April 24, 1824. 11-tf BOSTON BARD PROPOSALS FOR rUPLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LIFE OF THE "BOSTOJY BARD." With a Portrait by Durand. In youth, I saw the rugged road My feet were doomed to tread. And sane, I took misfortune's load, And bared to heaven my head. The frequent requests of friends, and the anxiety expressed by the public generally to become better acquainted with the history of the "Boston Bard," has, at length induced him to attempt the publication of his life, together with a number of poems, which arc necessarily attached to the narrative. Misconception of character; unmerited censure; loss of health, and the great uncertainty- of life at any time, have each had a due influence in hastening this determination. And, if "variety's the very spice of life," the readers of his work will find their mental repast sufficiently seasoned to please even the palate of an epicure. The sorrows and misfortunes of himself, and those of his father's house, began in the childhood of the author these calamities and griefs, therefore, are not of his begetting; there must have been a cause foreign to himself: that cause shall be made known with a

due regard to the feeling of the living. Except my mother, sister and brother, I stand indebted to no living relatie for any fuor whatever. If the clouds which veiled the morning sun of life have been broken and dispersed; if, under a self given appellation, I have merited any encomiums for my poetical productions; and if those productions Lave a tendency to instruct, amuse, cr enlighten the understanding, the kindness cj kmdirtd has not in any manner, r.or at any time, been productive of these events. If I have been an hungered the bread of the stranger has strengthened me: if weary, on his couch have I reposed, slumbered, and refreshed; to the stranger, therefore am I indebted, and I tender him that which I owe no one else gratitude. The heat of the day has been borne aloxe, having always been as unwilling to ask assistance where a refusal was certain, as I am now solicitous of exclusively enjoying that credit for my poems which candid men may think proper to bestow. BOSTON BARD. Mount Pleasant, (N. Y.) March, 1823. The work will contain about two hundred pages, duodecimo, printed on fine paper, with a fair and neat type, and afforded to subscribers at one dollars, cash on delivery-. There will not be a greater number of copics printed than what are subscribed for. Subscription papers may be returned by mail in an envelope, to the Post Master at Mount Pleasant, (N. Y.) and it is desirable that the lists of patrons should be forwarded as soon as possible. Postmasters and others, who obtain and become responsible for eight subscribe is, shall receive one copy gratis. Publishers and printers of newspapers will confer a favor on the Author (one of the craft) by given the above two or three insertions and each so doing shall receive a ccpy cf the work when published. I7Subscribticns rec?i 1 r. ho cffif of the Wnterr. Si:i.