Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 26, Vincennes, Knox County, 13 August 1825 — Page 3

THE WESTERN SUN. FINCENNE S, auoust 13, 1825.

communication. The citizens of Knox county arc respectfully requested to attend a meeting for the formation of an auxiliary Bible Society, at the court house, on Thursday next, (the 18th inst.) tt 10 o'clock, a. tn. The Rev. Mr. Peck, agent of the American Bible Society, will address the meeting- JThe notice in the Sun of the r-'Hh ult. of the reception of the oration delivered ny Mr. Kitchel, at the celebration of the 4th of July, at Palestine, III. after giving Ihc reasons why it had not been published, should have read, commencing in the 8th line " I hope the committee will deem this a sufficient apology for my not

complying wun uicir icijuc,

GOVERNOR'S ELECT! OS,'. RETURN'S SO FAR AS H F.CKIVLIl. COUNTIES. Isaac lUuckf'jrd. J. 11. Ray. Orange 603 205 liar risen f2rJ v-'Q Posey 6-M 40 Knox 4U 230 Crawford 457 -i l Flovd 305 Gibson 297 53 Recapitulation. Isaac Blackford 3369. J. B. Ray 13G9. LT. GOVERNOR'S ELECTION, So for as received

Counties. S 5 s 5 C S o 2 i a fc a Knox, 82 GO 10 474 29 Gibson, 201 17 25l 79 32 Floyd, 219 157 92 9 123 Harrison, 261 282 505 9 60 Orange, 18 68! - 2r 106

COMMUNICATED. St. Clair Female Academy. The im nrnvement exhibited on their cxaminati

- on a few days since, by the pupils of this infant institution, in reading, writing, arithmetic, giammar, composition, geography, and needlework, was highly gratifying to those who witnessed it, and we could but admire the readiness and precision with which the interrogations in grammar and geography were answered also the chaste diction used in the pieces composed by the young ladies of this caSs. We anticipate with pleasure, that the qualifications and merit of the preceptress will shortly practically be made known in the improvement of the female character, the institution properly appreciated, and the school so patronised as to go into full opperation. It is matter of Tegrct that so few parents and guardians should have attended on this interesting occasion. visitants. Vincenncs, Aug 5, 1325. COMMUNICATION. Indiana State Seminary. Classical instruction has now been carried on in the state Seminary at Bloominton, since the first Monday of last April. The teacher, the Rev Raynard R. Hall, is a graduate of Union college, N York, is a thorough and accomplished scholar and is most assiduous in his attention to the istruction of the scholars, and to the interests of the institution. The progress of the pupils has been good- the first session of the present ycar will soon close, and the second commence near the 20th of September. It may be important for persons desirous of the advantages of the institution to know this. The present prospect of the institution is encouraging to its friends, and the friends of literature. AMATOR SCIENTIAE Vincenncs; Aug. 4, 1825. Fro'n the Nishville Gczrttf. Extract of a letter to a friend in this cily, from a gentlemen in Ky. dated GEORGETOWN, July 18, 1825. I have lately returned from a tour to the eastward, and feel highly gratified to inform you of the increasing popularity of your fellow citizen, Genl. jacksow I feel no hesitation in saying, that Maryland will be almost unanimous for renl. Jackson, at the next presidential election .and from the best information I could obtain, Virginia will be firm for him also. The unanimity of Pennsylvania, on this subject, will be overflowing. Some of the friends of Mr Clay, who came on before him. w ishing to remedy the great excitement against him, recommended diniters to bo given him, that it might resound to the East, he still retained his popularity in Kentucky. Some five or bW dinn'M were accordingly attended by 3 few of both parties. This made some

little itir with the people, tt string any

attention paid to a man who had such lit

tle respect for their voice. A counter

meeting was proposed by the people, and

a Jackson dinner given at Paris, to the

tour representatives in Kentucky, who voted for gen. Jackson, in congress. About five thousand people attended, on

this occasion, and many.of the most res

pectable characters, trom distant counties, were present. It was the best, and most respectable barbacue dinner I ever saw, and was attended by nearly five hundred ladies.." Canal to the Pacific. We learn. ?Vcm the National Journal, that Curtis Bolton, esq. commissioned by a company of the

merchants of New York, to investigate i

tne proposed route ot the canal across the

isthmus, by way ot the ban Juan river, & the lake of Nicaragua, has returned to this country. His report of the practicability and expediency of the proposed canal, is looked for with more than ordinary interest. But little doubt, however, is entertained of the practicability of making the canal. The San Juan river is about 100 miles in length, and of safe and easy navigation, The lake is a line sheet of water for shipping, of from 60 to 70 miles in length. The principal expenditures will be required in the small river which lies between the lake and Pacinc. The river is called the Rio Lcago, but as the materials for the construction of the canal arc plentiful and convenient, the difhcultics may be easily overcome. pFROM NILEs' WEEKLY REGISTER." Gteat Britain and Ireland. A Louden paper, of the 6th ult. states, that, within a few weeks, there had been exported to the continent, by way of Dover, in gold and silver, upwards of .700,Ouo. Trance. A tremendous fire btokeout at Untdeaux on the 2d May. by which property to the value of four millions of

bancs was consumed, including 2,500 pipes of brandy. About two millions was insured at the different offices. Spain is greatly convulsed. The constitutionalists shew themselves freely in many places. The whole country is infested with robbers, for "the Bourbons are rcs'oicd. Greece." On the itth of May, the Greeks, commanded by the brave Canaius, who was in the advance guard with a fire ship, favored by a southerly wind, attacked the Egyptians. Canaris threw himself among- them and was so fortunate as to attach himself t- one of their frigates two other lire strips attached themselves to other vessels, and, in this way, fire was communicated through the whole ficet The consequence was, the destruction of more than sixty vessels, burnt, 3Unk and run ashore 1 It was thought that Ibiahini Pacha perished in this drcadlul battle. ' In the early part of May. a great battle was fought in the neighborhood of

Navarm, in which the Greeks were entirely victorious. More than 3,()C0 of their enemies were left dead on the field. A Leghorn letter, of May 30, says "Official accounts of this event have been published at Hydra " There is a report that the pacha of Egypt is dead. The traitor Ulysses is said to have fallen into the hands of the Greeks. The details of the complete defeat of Rcdschid Pacha arc given in the papers Nicctas commanded the Greeks. Many Egyptian vessels with provisions zvA stores have been captured. Chili. A letter from Valparaiso, of March 2rth, states, that the government va in a very unsealed state, and thut a number of the members of congress were in ptison lor i. conspiracy. They wetc to be tiicd hv the legislative bodv. The harvest in Chili was very abundant, and it was supposed there was sufficient wheat fcr two yeat c consumption, both in Chili and Peru. Tern. The death of gen. Olancta and the submission or dispersion of the troops that he had under him, appears to be amply confirmed. Calao Is yet to be reduced, and then the southern America will own no allegiance to Europe.

GENEE.iL SCMM

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The president of the United States entered upon the ;'Jth year of Ids age on the llth of July 13 2:". Africa. The Ashantccs, vincc their defeat by the British and their allies, have lost the great power which they had theretofore possessed over the neighboring tribes by some of w hom, late subjects of their king, it is probable that they themselves will be subjected; but the war i3 not yet ended. A specimen of colTcc of an excellent quality, which grows witd in the Ameri can colony of Liberia, in Africa, has been brought to this country. It strongly resembles the Java ceffce.

Several gentUrttcn swindlers, have succeeded in palming upon the people of Richmond, Va. spurious paper to the amount of 50,000. Michigan. The settlers who have arrived the present season arc estimated to amount to four thousand persons, The sum of g60,310 was received at Detroit for lands sold in that district, since the first of May; and and a considerable amount was received at the other land offices. Sheep. A flock of Saxony sheep, consisting of 8 1 rams, 57 ewes and 20 lambs,

was sold at Boston, last, week, for between 25 and 30,000 dollars or at an av- , crage price of about 165 dollar each! One ram was struck off at 450 dollars, three others at 425, Sec. Many of the purchasers were citizens of New York, and every sheep was actually sold. This is encouraging. It is joyful to see the wealthy farmers turning their attention to breeding this valuable animal. The effect must be felt. The nation will be benefitted. The siep have been widely distributed th..-gh Massachusetts, Vermont, Connects ot and New York. Achille and Nap-Aeon Murat, sons of the late king of Naples, have made, at Philadelphia, the necessary declaration preparatory to their becoming citizens of the United States. It is understood that they will settle in Florida. Iaaac B. Denha. The third trial of Isaac II. Desha, for the muidcr of Francis Baker, came on in the Harrison circuit court, (Kentucky.) on Friday the 17th ult. On Tuesday following, not one juryman having been obtained, the trial was postponed until the next court. fciT'It is very possible that twelve persons, suited for jurors, cannot be collected in any county of the state, who have not expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocencyof the accused. What is to be done, in this case? 'Thorn fi son a It-land remains exceed

ingly unhealthy. The building of the light hou?c was suspended in consequence of it. The United States armory at Springfield, has a.ain been damaged by fire Died, on the llth ult. in Union district, S. C. gen. Hugh Means, in the 74th

year of his age. He was a valuable soldier in the revolution, and much respect

ed at the time ot his death.

at Bath, Maine, Levi Patterson,

otrcd 55, of corhulencit. He wciirhed be

tween 5 and 600 pounds.

Porosity of matter. Some years ago,

in a voyage to South Africa, tv?o etnity

spherical bottles, hcrmctrically sealed, were, with the help of leads, sunk 200

fathoms into the sea. Ten men were a

quarter of an hour raising them. At

that depth the pressure was equal to 36 atmospheres nearly, (the weight of an atmosphere 15 lbs. on a square inch, or 2,-

100 lbs. on a square toot;) and thev

were found to be full of water. "Life in Umbo." The following are some of the toasts given at the Poor Debtor's Celebration of the Fourth of July, in Worcester j.iij. They arc some of the best which the anniversaty has elicited: at least some of the most apposite and significant; Salem Gat. Ne:v England: A land where "Liberty abroad walks unconfined," and the debts of the unfortunate how easily paid! Liberty: Secured by bolts and bais, we fear not the loss of it. Our fircsent Mansion: Where thieves do not break in and steal. Riches and Poverty: May the one be divested of its arrogance, and the other oi its envy. Freedom: A sly fellow nothing but locks, keys, bolts, and fetters can ensure his sale keeping. Independence. Dearly purchased by our father, and richly inherited by us their children. The day wf celebrate: "No arrangements arc made for spirituous liquors." This day within these rugged walls, M iv peace and hope abound, To-morrow, may we roam abroad And tread on freedom's ground." The Eagle of Liberty: Place her here and fear nothing for her safe keeping. Our Militia: The sound of their music has this day given us auricular proof of their correct discipline. We have heard that success has attended the attempt to raise the steam boat Mechanic, which sunk with Gen. Lafayette. She has arrived at Shippmgport. The carriage and watch of the General are said to have been repossessed. Ind. Int. An arithmetical engine for the calculation of arithmetical tables, has been invented in England and this machinary, with improvements, is likely to be introduced to use by the London Astronomical society. The theoretical inquiries to which it has conducted arc said to be of a singular nature! Cafitain Kotzebue, who sailed last year on a vov2ie of disenverv rounrl the world.

h"23, it is said, discovered three newle lands in the South Seas. At the shop of our townsman Rush, is a colossal statute emblematic of Harmo ny, the symmetry, case and elegance of which make it one of his best specimens. We understand it will leave here on Wednesday, fcr the West. The admirers of the arts will be highly gratified by viewing thi noble figure, previous to its departure. It is intended to be placed at the ntw settlement of the Harmonie Society, at

Economy, in Beaver county, Pa.

Sound Sleefi.i Prussian physician

- mm has published the case of a girl, 20yeart old, at Medebach, in Westphalia, who has slept 431 days. Two doctors are watching this modern sleeping beauty.

II Y MENIAL.

"Tlic altar we with imtlirc ereet.

The chain is lic;ht. the bondage sweet.' $$$$$ MARRIED On Tuesday the S?d inst.bv

James Thorn Esq. Mr. F.lisha Thorn to Miss.

arali M rail, both ot Knox county. '-On Wednesday evening the 10th inst. bv H. Ruble, Esq. Mr. Emanuel Ricux. of

the city of New Orleans, to Miss. Ellen

Coulter, of this place.

NOTICE is hereby given, to Brick makers, Brick-lay ei s, and Carpenters, rWIIAT the subscribers have been ah-

SL pointed to receive proposals in wri

ting, ot all perions disposed to contract, for furnishing Brick, and electing, and inclosing a catholic church in this Borough. The proposals for Brick will embrace 240 thousand, kiln count; Th proposals for laying that quantity, will embrace the attendance lime and sand:the proposals for carpenter work will calculate the window and door frames, window shutters, doors, roof, gallery piU lars, joists and laying timbers on which pews may hereafter be erected, with all the plank, timber, and shingles, necessary for the building which is in contemplation, 70 feet long by 40 wide, and 30 feet high ; a plan will be submitted to any person that applies. The payment will be maclc by the subscriptions and donations, which call for Corn, and Labour, and Cash, and Materials. The labour subscribed, if properly directed, could furnish every essential required. All necessary information will be given to persons

II. LASSELLE, M. BROUILLET, August 12, 1825. 26-3t Collectors Last Notice. I SHALL positively proceed to forco the collection of TAXES, if not paid before the tenth day of September ; this notice I hope will be attended to, as it will be very disagreeable for me to be compelled to that measure. I therefore hope the people will at least try and pay their taxes this year; those that cannot pay the present rate, will be in a bad way when we get at the canal. W. L. WITHERS, r.c. August 12, 1825. 26-tf )Vm. Mienre Benj. Olney, flj AVING formed a co-partnership, S under the firm of Mieurc Sc OIneyf respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have on hand A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF

GROCERIES, . T.TOI TOR S.

GLASS & QUEENSWARE, ITc.

Also, a complete stock of Drugs 5 Patent Medicines. all of which they will sell on the moB reasonable terms for cash or exchange for Beeswax or good Wheat when delivered at Mr. J. L. Colman's Ox Mill. They have on hand 90 blls SALINE SALT, to dispose of as above. And on commission 109 blls. Kcnhawa salt to sell at the lowest price, for the root of evil. Micure and Olncy will attend to any Commission business that may be oiTcred them. Vincenncs, July 18, 1825. 23-6f

Cheap Wholesale H Retail,

XI ill OIU1U.

O PRICE, On MARKET STRSET, JjtL , vincknnes, has constantly on hand, a handsome assortment of has of every description, which he is enabled tc sell as low as any in the place. HE NOW MANUFACTURES TIIR Cortes, & Oral f rater Proof HATS, Which arc ascertained to be the latest fashions. pOOrdcrrs from a distance thankfully rcccivcd and speedily filled 43-ly NoTcrabcr,

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