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find that this fertile region has escaped the debasing relation of a colony of Spain ; that it is important to its welfare, not to incorporate itself with any of the Co-ter-xninous republics, but to erect itself into a sovereign Sc independent state, in relation to the new, as well as the old orld , that the provinces of Upper Peru, firm and unanimous in their resolution, proclaim to the whole earth, that they will govern themselves, under their own constitution, laws and authorities, that they may think most conducive to the prosperity of the nation, the inviolable support of the catholic religion, and the maintenance of the sacred rights of honor, life, liberty, equality, property and security. To carry into effect this determination, they bind themselves, through this sovereign representation, by their Jives, property and sacred honor. Hall of representatives, Jugust 6, 1825. Signed by Jose Mariano Serreno, prcst. And by 47 other representatives. Tfrom niles' weekly register."!

District of Columbia I he people, (we cannot call them citizens), of this district are making an effort to obtain a

territorial government. We think that they may rightfully ask it; and are wholly

at a loss to know why it should be re

fused to them. It is impossible that

congress shall attend to their local wants

in a satitactoi) manner It does not ap

pear, however, that they are altogether agreed among themselves on the subject

for in adoption of the project will cer

tainly involve them in some additional ex

pense ; but it is probable that this might

easily met by savings produced to them, indivi ually, or advantages generally gained in the existence of a local legislature, Sec. Mint of the U. S. The total coinage of the mint, since itsfitst establishment, appears to have amounted only to the sum of g23, 650,502. Hut the number of pieces coined has been very great. The suppiy of cents, which were much "Wanted, is now abundant. Latterly, many half dollar pieces have been coined. They att convenient and useful, and best fitted for the common currency of the nation.

Indian letter.. The following letter is written by the Choctaw, who was delegated by his tribe to conduct twenty one Indian youths to Great Crossings, in Kentucky, for education at that place, under the general superintendence of col. B. M. Johnson : Blue Spring ( Scott county.) Kentucky. Yoxember 5, 1825. Hon Jas. Barbour, secretary of war. Sir: I have deliveied over to col. R. M Johnson, twenty-one Choctaw youths, for the put pose of education, in cnformity to the resolution of the Choctaw nation to whom I belong. I approve of the measure, hecause I was educated in the bosom of our white brethren, in Tennessee, and I know how to appreciate the inestimable blessings arising ftom an education among them. It is my decided opinion, that the promising youths of our nation should be educated in this method, leaving the mass of our population to the honorable and benevolent exertions of the missionaries who are settled among us for we acknow ledge, with gratitude, their pious and benevolent labours; and nothing is intended to appreciate their merits. I came heie with high expectations, from the high character we hid of our friend, col. Johnson. But notwithstanding these expectations, I am agreeably disappointed in finding cvety arrangement to exceed those expectations ; and I feel confident that numerous blessings "will flow to the Choctaw rati from this institution ; andBl consider it deserving the confidence and patronage of the general g"ernment and the 'hor:avs I hac deemed it my duty to o tn unicutc this to you, as our guardi . a and l'i ictul, Uiid.T the ad' ice and control of the picsident of the United Stall s. 1 have seen and conversed with the rev. Thomas Hemlci son, w ho has been selected ti teach 'hm, avd, from my obsera-

lions and fom information. I consider

him emiMvivly qualified to teach out

cni.uun, cn" mini their manners, nntroc their minds, and to inculcate the

plinciphs of therlnistian religion a r

With st numents ot great u pect, your

tthich proved cbnctusiveljr, that the in

vention patented by plaintiffs was not original ; it has been practised in London in 1796 ; it had been derived from Trance,

where it had been in use from time immemorial. It had been used in England between 1808 and 1817; it was known Ec used at Leipsic in 1814, and was introduced into Philadelphia in 1815. Under such circumstances the patent is of course null and void.

obedient servant,

1'. P. PlTC II L Y N.

Imfortant to ii att f. us. In an action tried ai Philadelphia, in the circuit

court ot the United States, wherein A Sc

t. V. Raymond, ol Haltimore, were

plaintiffs, and Edward Sheimerdine of

Philadelphia defendant, for an alleged vi

olation by defendant of a patent right vested in plaintiffs for making water

proy fiats, a nonsuit was agreed to by plaintiffs, after hearing the defence;

Great Britain and Ireland. A great sensation has been caused in London by the failure of the house of Samuel Williams, one of the most extensive merchants of that city, and deeply engaged in that business with North and South America. Mr. Williams is a native of the United States, and enjoyed the best reputation wherever he was known. A large amount of American property is supposed to have been in his hands and his bankruptcy will not a little add to the present embarrassments of our merchants, and all others requiring the use of much credit or money. There are detailed accounts of one of the most terrible accidents that ever occurred to a, steam boat. The Comet, with about 70 passengers on board, oii her way from Inverness to Glasgow, at about one o'clock, in the morning of the 20th October, came in contact with the Ayr steam luggage boat. The crash was tremendous, anu the Comet went down,

about a quarter of a mile from the shore,

m three minutes after she had struck the

Ayr. Of all her passengers and crew

only twelve persons were savtd.

scene was terrific. The unfortunate peo-Jf n T? VlVli T.FI U & TiOXXTR

m. AM M. Jk. MJ ur il ii -

the peninsula, except the city of Napoli. It was thought he was .waiting reinforcements. Turkey A fire lately broke out at Smyrna, which raged 14 hours and destioyed 2,000 houses depriving 10,000

persons ol their homes Peru. There accounts from Lima to about the middle of August Hodil still held the castles of Callao. It is resolved to form a separate republic of Upper Peru "under sanction of the catholic leligion and on the principles of honor, liberty and equality." Ah established church and liberty and equality I They cannot exist together. Sir Murry Mcadwcll and capt. Brown, of the British frigates Briton and Tartar, lying at Choriilos, at the solicitation of the Peruvian government, had visited Hodil, at Cailao, offering very honorable terms, and a guarantee of his personal safety and that of hit gariison, if he would give up the castles ; but he rejected the mediation, and expressed a resolution to hold out as long as he had a shot to fire. He appealed to be well supplied with every thing, even to fresh stock and vegetables. . Mexico. The Spanish frigates that sailed from Havana, for the relief of the castle of St. Juan de UUoa, at Vera Cruz, have returned without having had a battle as was expected ; but also withent communicating with the castle, on account of the appearance of some hostile vessels.

HNEW GOODS.

I m

The

:o:w

pie had iust time to know the horrible

state they were in before they perished,

and, as the boat sunk in the water, a

shriek arose that seems to have slupified

the persons on board the Ayr, who were

perfectly in contusion, on account of the accident and the sudden termination of its

effects. The Ayr was considerably in

jured.

1 he duke St. Albans has been mar

ried to the widow Coutis, formerly a play

actress, and relict ot the late alderman.

She has paid down a vast sum for the honor of becoming a dutchess. M rs. Pat

terson, formerly ?liss Caton of Baltimore,

has been married to the marquis oL ellesley, lord lieutenant of Ireland, according to the forms of the English and Roman catholic churches, the lady being of the latter denomination. These v-ed-dings took place in all due pomp and ceremony. The great timbei ship, Baron of Renfrew, anived in England, but was driven from her moorings by a gale, ai.d finally

grounded near Calais, where she went to

pieces. A part of the wreck of the timber ship Columbus has lately been driven

on the coast of Ireland. The building of

these enormous vessels has thus turned out to be a bad speculation, indeed. The Brandy wine ftigate has sailed for the Mediterranean. France. It is stated that many troops have lately been sent to the West Indies from Rochcfort. Gen. Bcrtrand, so well known for his attacement to Napoleon, is now building a very large cotton spinning factory in the suburb of Mudelainc, at Lisle. It will cost 1,200.000 francs (about 8235,000.) The Marquis' of Livcon, a French offi cer in the service of the pacha of Egypt, has arrived at Marseilles, to expedite the building of two 60 gun ships the budding of which is approved by the governmen. Ihissid. There are six universities in the Russian empire. The cities in which

they arc established, arc Moscow, Pc tct bbufg, Casan, Dorpat, Ctccikof and Wilna The natives of Russia ate not allowed to go on any study in a foreign country, until having attended for at least three years one of the Russian universities. At the beginning of the present year, the university of Moscow contained 800 students. The number of students within its jurisdiction, amount to 1 1,940. Greece. The Isp.viot women (says the New Monthly Magazine) are beautitul, courageous, and capable of the most heroic acts. Almost all of them can swim. The aunt of capt. Canaiis, a stiong woman of 60 year? of age, saved her life at the taking of Ipsata, by swimming three miles. A French gentleman, by the name of Evnatd, of Bcalicu, has transmitted to the Greek committee at Paris, from his own

purse, the sum cf t.iry one thousand francs, about six thousand dollars, as a contribution in aid ol the Greek cause, professed his readiness to give more, if mot e should be wanted. We cannot asccitain what was the probable ktutc of things in Giecce at the date ol the last advices, so contradictory wctcthty. Ibrahim was still in the Morea, and is said to hac had possession ef

Have just received from Philadelphia, New style Callicoes, Plain and figured Bombazctts, do do Book, Jaconett, and Leno Muslins, Super and common Casinetts, do do Blue Cloths. Domestic Stripes and Plads, 4 4th Checks, Morocco Shoes, Straw Bonnets, Y H. Tea, &c. Which with their stock on hand makes their assortment very complete, All which they arc disposed to sell at the lowest prices. CASH, or Merchandize, will be given for good heavy PORK or BEE'. Stl'AX, if delivered in the months of December or January. 4l-tf Vincennes,'Nov 25, 1825.

European, India and Domestic GOODS. X Z ' :o:oj.::-q:o. S. TOMLINSON, ( MARKET STREET V1XCENNES IA.J MAS just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore,; handsome and very general assortment: of Merchandize of every description consisting of Spring Summer D LIT GOODS, A complete assortment otf ll'irdxt are and Cutlery, Quevnsxcare Sf Glussxcare. & BONNETS. FJIESII GROCERIES. All of which ai e offered for sale at the

most reduced prices for cash.

May 28, 1825.

15 tf.

nfflif'aper t$ Cheaper Still. CIl GRAETEK. os market, between 2d 3d streets

HAS just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and now for sale, an elegant assortment of RICH & FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS, Comprising nearly every article needed by the Fanner, or the Mechanic. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY ALSO QUEENS & GLASSWARE In very great variety. LADIES, ROOTS &. GENTLEMEN'S, k I ' I? CHILDREN'S J ilOLS. A very complete assortment of GROCERIES. All of which will be sold on the most accommodating terms, for cash 16-tf Vinccr.ncs, June 1825. BLANK. DEEDS for sale.

"TNFORMS the public that he continJ ues to carry on the Saddlery & Harness J Pf making business, at his shop on fif (water street vincexnes.) (f He also, will keep on hand a regular supply cf LEATHER, of every description, which will be sold on reasonable terms. He also manufactures, and will sell at the lowest prices, Boots fy Shoes, of every discriplion and quality. February 19, 1825. 1-tf Cheap Wholesale r Ilelailj Hat Store. y

P. PRICE, on market street.

.Fl... vincennes, has constantly on

hand, a handsome assortment of hats of every description, which he is enabled to sell as low as any in the place. he now manufactures the Cortes, & Oval Water Proof ItATS, Which are ascertained to be the latest fashions. gCTOrdcrrs from a distance thankfully received, and speedily filled. 43-ly November, 1823. Inforriiatioii to Pensioners. STATE OF INDIANA 1 COUNTY OF 3S October 12, 1S25. , Conformably to the regulations of the war department, of the 19th of June, 1824. I. AB a magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence (here state what the evidence is whether perianal knowledge or the affidavits of respectable persons; giving their names) that CD, who has this day appeared before me, to takehe oath of identity, is the identical person in the pension Certificate which he has exhibited before me, numbered , and bearing date at the war office, the day of 18, that the said certificate was originally issued for him ; that he now holds the same in his possession, and claims all the benefits arising therefrom. Given under my hand at , on the day and year above written. A. B. ?, I, EF. clerk of the court of county, certify that Ali, is a magistrate, as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine, In testimony, whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this day of- in the year . EF. Clerk of the court of- county. The above affidavit is required in all cases where the Pensioner has not received his stipend for one year ; pensioners applying without procuring the above certificate will fail in getting the pension money due. The foregoing form must be pursued literally. Kotice to Printers. THE undersigned acquaints the Printers of this city, and throughout the United States, that after very heavy expenditures, and much exertion, he is enabled to execute at the shortest notice, all

orders lor type of the lollowing sizes i

Butgois,

Breviert Minion, JVonpareiL

Great Primer,

F.nglish, Pica, Small Pica, Eong Primer,

The type which is furnished from hia

foundry, will, it is confidently believed, be pionounced equal, if not superior, in beauty and durability, to any nv in use in this country. As it has been the wish of the subscriber to have his plain type excel in elegance, he has t.ot yet prepared himself to Usue a Specimen Book of ornamental type he will, however, in a short time, furnish Printers with samples of every requisite type for a paper or book office. He will thankfully receive orders for any quantity of type, or other articles above enumerated, and pledges himself to furnish them as punctually, and upon as gord terms as they can be procured from any Type Foundry in America. The sub.ciiber takes the liberty to mention that he is the first native American Eetter Cutter in the United States, and that nearly all the leiters furnished from the different foundries have been cut by him. He has for many years labored in the service of proprietors of othcr foundries. He now asks the patronage of Piinters for himself. He has also every description of Brat Pules, Space Pules, Quotations, Justijitrs, Leaders, Ifc. RICHARD STARR. Philadelphia, March 26, 1825. TIVCTCEXTS per pound, will be given for any quantity of clean Linncn or Cotton BAGS at the wesnterx sun office, in cash receipt st against rood tc

count3.