Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 16, Number 48, Vincennes, Knox County, 14 January 1826 — Page 3

THE WESTERN SUN.

fVA'CViA'.VTiS, JANUARY U, 1826. The members of the Vinccnncs Fire Company, arc hereby notified, that a special meeting of the association will be holdcn at the court house, this evening, at Sun totyn -and as important business will probably be transacted, the attend, ancc of every member is urgently solicit ted. By order, SAMl. HILL, Sccry.iro tern. January U, 1826. TOR THE WESTERN bl'Mi Mr. Stout One of the most interesting scenes, presented by the record of ancient limes, for our contemplation, is that where the two contending armies of Rome and Carthage, appear in sipht of each other upon the plains of Zama. The embattled fields of Italy and Spain, had hitherto been the bloody theatre of their warlike deeds. Now stood these mighty armies upon the shores of Africa, just waiting for the signal to engage, and fight once more for the dominion of the world. At this awful moment the Carthagenian genet al proposed a conference, which was acceded toby his distinguished rival. What an awful crisis! It was in a large plain between the two armies, accompanied by a single interpreter, that the two greatest generals in the world came to an interview. Each for a while silently regarded his opponent, as if struck with mutual reverence and esteem. Scipio was in figure, adorned with all the advantages of manly beauty. Hanibal bore the marks in his visage of hard campaigns ; ami the loss of one eye gave astern air to his countenance. Hanibal spoke first to the following effect. Well would it have been, if the Romans had never coveted any thing beyond the extent of Italy, nor the Carthugcnian

beyond that of Africa, but had both of them remained contented with the possession of those fair empires, which nature itself seems indeed to have circumscribed with separate bounds. Hut since we engaged in war again u each other, first to acquire the sovereignty of Sicily, 8c afterwaids that of Spain ; since at last, like men inf tuatuatcd by fortune, w c advanced so far together in our prosperous course, as to bting even the safety of our own native seats into alternate danger that danger which they have so lately known, and to which we also, at this moment are exposed ; what now remains, but to endeavor, by ourselves, to deprecate the anger of the gods, and find some means, if it be possible, of putting an end to this most obstinate contention. I, for my part, who have seen, in the course of a long experience, the great inconstancy of fortune, with how slight a turn she effects on either side the greatest changes, and that she sports with us continually as with children, am most ready to consent to a peace. But much do I fear, that you Publius, who still arc in the flower of your age, whose designs both in Spain Africa have all been attended with success, and who have never hitherto been driven back again in your course bv any adverse blast, will be inclined to different sentiments, and not be moved by my persuasions, how worthv soever thev mav be of credit. Yet consider onlv and observe, at least in one cxemple, the instability of human affairs ; an example not drawn from distant times, hut which is present now to your eyes. In a word, view it in me, who am before you. I am that Han ibal, who, after the battle of ' anr-a:, was master of almost the whole of Italy ; and having advanced not h n: afttrwatds into the very neighborhood ot Home, fixed my camp within forty stadia only of the city, and deliberated in what manner I shoird dispose of you, and of your country. Behold me now, returned back again to Africa, and holding a conference with you, a Roman, concerning mv own safety, and that of the Carthaguuan. Let this example incline you to embrace moderate sentiments. Aim not at splendid, rather

than at useful virtues. Consider that

Louisville, Dec. 28. Louisville If Portland Canal. A contract for the completion of this important work, was effected a lew dsys since. Messrs. Chapman, Culver, Lattirop, Collins, Pcriine, Sc Co. arc the contractors. The competition between the different bidders, of whom, wc arc told, there were about twenty five or thirty, was very considerable. Those who were successful.

quimbo, in consequence of the discovery. lb. Gen. Lafayette's last act in America. We perceive, by the 44 Noith -Stat , piinted at Danville, Vermont, that general Lafayette has addressed a 'letter to general Fletcher, from on board the Brandy wine, on the imprisonment of general William

Barton, and enclosed a draft, with a re

peace is the end at which all victories

ought to aim, and that peace I am sent here by my country to offer Do not therefore expose to the hazard of an hour, that fame which you have obtained bv an age of conquest." After these sensible and eloquent obscrvations by way of introduction, Hanibal proposed the conditions of peace. Unfortunately for Carthage, and for the rcause of humanity, they w ere not acccpltd by Scipio. The battle was fought "witli desperate valor on both skies. '1 he Carthagcnians were beaten, with a loss of twenty thousand killed, and as manv t?kcn prisoners ; and thu was concluded the second punic war, about two hundred Tears before the christian era. CLARENCE.

canal, which were the most difficult to construct. They have contract d to complete the Louisville and Portland canal, for about g 70,000, being nearly 20 per cent, less than the cost as estimated by judge Bates, the engineer. The work is to be commenced, previous to the first day of March next, and to he completed in OctobvM eighteen hundred a id twenty seven, or sooner if possible. Pub. Adv. k How xvr a, ft leu9 swim.99 It is said that application is to be made to the legislature of New York, this winter, to in corporate the PRIXPKPS9 liJXK, in the city of New York, with a capital of 8500,000. Cuba. There is every reason to believe that Mexico and Columbia are preparing a very fuimidablo expedition to divest Spain of the possession of the island of Cuba, which, wc suppose, will be easily accomplished. But if the expedition shall be resisted, and the island become a theatre for military operations, we may make a tearful calculation of its result, from the excess of the coloied population, always ready to take any advantage for their own libetation. The scene s that were acted in Hayti, will be re-acted in Cuba, sooner or later and the present contemplated expedition may onlv hasten events that must happen. Niics'. Colombia. Bolivar has been reelected unanimously, piesident of this republic.

Gin. Santandcr has been re-elected vice president. A bank is to be established j at Caraccas. Two hundred and fifty cmj igrants had arrived at Laguira, from Scot land, also a Brituh consul general. Commodore Dantcts has bci n made one of ; the ovd'T of libertadores, and proceeded

to Bi gota. Ibid. The Panda Oriental About 2.000

rncm selected from the Biaziilian troops in the Ua'ida Oriental, weie completely beaten on ihe 12th October last, by th'N patriot fmces commanded by Lavalleja. near Duragno 400 of the imperii'is's ! were left dead on the field oi l. attic , 47o ; made prisoner, k mote than 2.000 stand of arms, with ten pie ces of cannon, fell immediately into the hands of the victos and the next day, it seems, that those who had escaped surrendered themselves so the whole force was lost to his majesty of Brazil. This lelievesthe e.as'crn provinces of an enemy, and they are again united with the republic of Buenos Avres. In con

sequence of this pioceeding, the Brazilian ! consul or agent, had demanded his pass S ports, and left the country. Thccinpc- ! ror will, perhaps, sti!! hold Monte Viedo, ', as he has the command at sea but it can only be an expense to him, or serve as a ; place of arms. It is probable that he will ! declare war ag unst Buenos Avrcs j which event, we should suppose, will u t nite all the new republics against him.

There were great rejoicings at Buenos Ayres in consequence ot th'u splendid victory. While we have the pleasure to notice this ttiumph of the pattiotism in arms, we regri t to observe that superstition stiil wields her iron sceptre at Buenos Ayres. An Englishman, who had just at rived, unacquainted with the customs of th-.j country, met with a procession of the host, which he did not treat with due reverence " by dismounting from his horse and the people pulied him elTSc so injured him as to cause his death. Pretty work this in a free country ! Sc such things, it seems, oftentimes happen. The piiestsand their mobs, ought to be prosecuted ; ami we hope, that if an American citizen shall be thus abused, that our spirited reprcscnativc at Buenos Ayres will seriously take up the case, and ascertain whether the ptiests can compel persons to submit to the observance of ceremonies to which they inay.be in conscience opposed, by muidering them on the highvv ay, if they refuse. Ik. Silver It is icpoi ted that mines of silver have been lately discovcied near Coquimbo, which are apparently richer ban any otheis heretofore known, (treat quantities have hem found by a muleteer, on the surface of the earth, k lour or five mines have been traced which promised to be almost inexhaustible. People were flocking to the rich spot, and no business was doing at Co-

were from New York, and wcie employ- j quest that the sum for which general Bar cd on some of the sections of the Grnd l0 wa confined should be paid. I hat

request has been complied with, and gen. Barton wasinlonncd that he was no longer a prisoner. With what emotions of surprise and gratitude, says the Star, this intelligence was received by the valiant captor of Prcscott, can be better imagined than described. The scene was tendered more interesting by the peculiarly delicate manner in which the business was conducted, and the fact announced by general Fletcher. Many excellent sentiments were given by those assembled to witness the scene, and all participated in the satisfaction which was expressed, that general Bat ton was at lib riy to return to his family, alter a scj ..; .-.lion ot more than thirteen years '. lb. Maine Two cotton factories, a cloth ier's factojy, a fulling mill, saw-mill, a lath and clapboard factory, a bucket manufactory, a grist-mill and a carding and machine shop, with a number ot other buildings, were destroyed by fire, on the 17th Dec at Buinswick Iw-s estimated at between two and three hundred thousand dollars. lb. Vertnont Contrary to our hopes, it appeais that the legislature of this state

made one or two banks before adj-nirn !

ment. The pusert papulation of this Male is 260,000 in 80O, 1 54,U)0 the manufoc!Uic ol iron and ol wool, together with the raising of sf.t'vp. ate doing great tiling1- for Vet moot. There ae upwards ol loOdiflVunt m; nufai tin ing companies in the state, 50 turnpike companies two colleges with 350 simli tits, and common schools in nbin d ncc The outlet to the sea by the New York crnal. is of immense importance to it. But it wants another liom the east side of the mountains, by the Connecticut river, and, wc hope, will soon have it The day before the late adjournment ot the legislature, a ncctaiine message was delivered to the house of representatives, as follows Mr. Bell informed the house that In- was requested by his excellency to invite the members to call and take a glass of wine with him at Cottriil's hotel, and that this invitation was predicated upon the eitenms'ance of his cxcellen c.v's beii g about to relinquish the gubernatorial chair The house Concurred. lb. AVu York. There was a great fire in the ci'v on the morning oi the 15th Dec. A large block of buildings on Spnng, Thompson, Sullivan and Broome streets, 'as destroyed loss estimated at 70 o; S'),ooo Nearly one hundred poor families ere deprived of their homes by this ce..fi igtv-tion. Ibid.

. . ' iv Ji-rspu. .At a late agi icullural fair at Bordentow n, the exhibition cf grass bonnets, in imitation of the Leghorn, bed quiits toade of down ft at hers, a.d specimens of silk, attracted attention. lb. Pennsylvania. There arc to be stated monthly sales of domestic goods at Philadelphia. The tii st lo take place on the fiist dav oi F. biu.oy next, St it is thought will comprise 41 the largest and best assortment ot coloied goods ever ofTctcd in thia counlty '." Eve? y package m the ca talogue will be sold without reserve. lb. Maryland Lines of packets have been established between Bahiinoitlc Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans to arrive anddcpait at certain fixed periods, as nearly as wind and weather will permit. The arrangements appear to be excellent, and the result must be beneficial to the commercial community. Ibid. Louisiana It appears that many negroes ate stolen or enticed fioni Louisiana, and can "ml beyond the Sabine. There also seems to be a complete nest of ccuntei filters at wot k in Texas. lb.

vernment. The ground of complaint is, Joa mi. People have had no voice, either in calling me Congress, or selecting the De.egates, which, ihey say, when assembled, will conttol the proceedings of the legislatures of the independent states. .A'af. InC, Philadelphia Dec. 20. Ii is ascertained that the, amount of cmies due lo the government of the United Mates by Edwaid Thompson, is, as nearly ;is may be, ntne hundred thousand dollar t The t,ecutity taken by the Custom ILuse is s&id to be uttctly unable to pa auv pan of this immense sum. Conjtctuie is busy, to ascertain whether at v, and. it anv. which, of the Public Officers, and their securities, are liable for any part, and how much, of this claim. Press.

HYMLXLiL. " When lovers swear true faith, The list'iiin Angels stand cn the golden battlements of Heaven, And vv-aft their vovvstoihe eternal throne.' M ARR1 Ei) On the -9th December, by II. Ruble, Kyj. Mr. Lewis Cartier 10 MiiS M iry Cabaciea, both of Knox county. On the 1st of tliis inst. by the same, Mi Medard Cardinal to Mrs. bouche, both of Knox ct.untv.

the subsci i-

bers wil; pay the highest price m cash for any quantity of good firr Wax Mli:URK Sc olney. September 16, 18J5 3-tf

Administrator's .Notice. O I 1CL heieby given, that letters ot administiauon have hern granted to the undersigned, on the estute of Lewis ' sicoatt, u ceastd. late of Gibson county, Iu. and that said estate is probably solvent. All those indebted 10 said estate are r qucsud lo make immediate payment, and those having riaims against the same ate uquued to picstnt them properly authenticated for settlement within one yc?r fiom tlo- date hereofF MILLER. Adm. December 24, 1825. 4-4

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Papers have been received at New Yoik from Caraccas, to the : 6th ol No vunber. General M ndkz left Caiccas on the 14th of November, to proceed on his mission to Panama It was uimoicd at Caraccas (says the Sta esman,) that the United Statt s had refused to send Ministers to Panama The editor dees not marvel thtareat arid intimates, that the manner in which the Congress has been got up involves a palpable inconsistency, and threatens an ut

ter annihilation of ftcc representative go-j

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his frien-.'s, Sc the public in gtneial, ibat on the fust day of Match next, he again take ( haiire of his ohl established FI R. 1 Y, and hopes the goodness of his boats his attention and care will silence complaints, and insuic him a shaie of public patronage. JAMES GIBSON. January 10, 1826. 43-tf I 1ST of letters remaining :n the Post-Of-i fice at Princeton, la. the quartet ending the 31;t day of December Inst, wh'r'u if rot taken out within three months will bo nt to the General Post-Office as dead If rets. A C Henry Avrcs, Mih s Anmtrci'g, Lemuel Baldwin', Eli IV'hk-n, Jo.i P iz.-'l-ton, Elizabeth Crane, F Cr s, Hr.Caw-v, Mary Coulter, W'ilham Cuiinii.-h. ni, Hili.in Chit. Janice Cony, A K. ( urn . I) E F Nicholas I)oyhert hiah ;.ni Decker 2, Vilii:m l-'n.buc, John Evving, Jes-e Emerson, Thos, B. Eu.bree, Dr. FuU kiton. II J K I Ihuket Hughes, CuaesHcrrington, John Ilvnman, Nancy Hirav, t.in Had, T homas Hasack, A. Johnson, W ni. Kii ner, Henrv Lewis. S. D. Lawel. M H h T Robert Milburn ?, J( hri M Guii c, Joseph Mock, An any Mrtt, J bn Milburn, J.m.ts Kcbb, Yn. Hipprv, Richards. Andrew Rolst-n, m. Ruttedgc-, W'rn. Robertson, John Robii son, S;.rnuel A. Stew at t, John STMf.cld. Janio Smith, ir. J-.hn Spencer, J'.siph Scr-tt. John N. TrorVIl, D iuicl H.Tucker, lt-Jey Taylor, J..hn With row, Collii s Wint"te, Isaac Woods, John Walters, Ruth alter-, Reubii! Walters. JOHN I.NEELY. p.m. January 2, 1826. 48-581 I 1ST of letters n maii. ng in the Post-Of-i hce at W.ishinetrn, la. the ouarter et uing the 31st of De( cmUr 1; st. Which, if net taken out within three months will be sent to the General Post-Ofnce as dead L tiers. A H C 1) E John Allen, stn. n iluunel. Reiij, Hiihop, Stephen Beldtrg. Wi.iir.ia Bachelor, James Rovd. Philip Cruse, J;. h D herty2, Elizabeth D ulson, I). Erwiii. Jhn Ew att. (i II J L Allen Godwin, Lhjuh Godwin, Peter Helvcstir.e, (kr rge I louts 2, Dav id H. Henrv, (Gutter Johnson, Grtcr.berrv Jorden, K Johnson, M n ann Johnston, Thonu.s Lvti.on, Jan.cs Ldthtop, S. Lowrv, C. Lane. M O P R Charles I). Morgan. Jan.es McDonald, Miss Moore, James McCall, Jas. M.lhollai.d, Nehemiah Ogden, Abm. Pttkins, George Plutnnier, Ehsha Perkins. Richard Palmer, George II. Rout, T. Roe, Phenea. Rogers 2, James T. Rck.', Robert Raper, Chat k s Russel, A lex r. Rogers. S T V James Smith 2 Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith, John Stealy, Rawly Scott, Wm.

Miomas, John Tucker, Jas. . t al, Chas. F. ells, John White, Peter Wilson, Abraham Wise, Ri hi rt Wallace. SET II RODDICK, pm. January 2. 1826. 48-58 Magistrates & Clciks Blanks lor sale at this utlice.