Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 18, Number 15, Vincennes, Knox County, 19 May 1827 — Page 3

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gate, with two or three smaller VcbssIb, FRESH MEDICINES.

V IXCE JTJT S, May 19, 1827. The steam boat, Josephine, from Louisville, arrived here on the 10th inst. in the evening, and after discharging part of her cargo, proceeded up and on Monday evening, aain touched at this place on her way down. The Secretary of War has officially notified Governor Troup that an appropriation has been made for " defraying the expense of an expedition fined out consisting of the militia of Georgia, and the territory of Florida, for the suppression of aggressions committed by Indians on the frontiers of Georgia and Florida," during the last year. A number of Spanish prisoners released from Algerinc slavery, arrived at Port Mahon, in February lat, in the most distressed situation. The officers and crew of the United States frigite Constitution, observing their destitute condition, volunteered a handsome subscription to relieve litem and paid their passage to Spain. a ; ; ; o o : ; ; A Great Battle. Baltimore, April 24. Buetios Ayres and Br izil Ve stated yesterday in general terms the report brought by the brig Caledonia that a severe action had been fought in the province of Rio Grande, between the Buenos Ayrean and Brazilian armies, in which it was believed that the latter was defeated. For the following additional information on this subject, the American is indctcd to an intelligent citizen who came passcn ger in the Caledonia. He informs that the Buenos Ayrean army, under the command of General Alvcar having thrown itself between the van of the Imperial army and Rio Grande, continued to advance towai ds that city as far os the walls of Jacreron. which town it entered, paying due

respect to the property and persons of the inhabitants. The Buenos Ayrcans then ' made a diversion towards the city of For- J to Allegro, (the capital of the province,)

and alter various ctlorts to engage the imperialists, finally succeeded in bringing them to action on or about the 26ih of February. As it was expected that a general engagement would be decisive of the contest, and would in all probability involve consequences of the highest importance to both countries, the commanders of the two armies had established the highest degree of discipline of which their respective commands were susceptible When the action commenced, the Buenos Ayrean army numbered about eight thousand men, principally mounted : that of the Brazilians about ten thousand men. The Brazilian General aware of the powerful charge of the Buenos Ayrcan cavalry, protected his centre Sc flunks by a large body of German Lancers. The engagement was furious and bloody, and the slaughter consequently great on both sides. The battle lasted without intermission until night separated the combatants. The loss on both sides it is supposed is nearly equal, in all about five thousand men killed and wounded. The Brazilian officials claim the victory, but the people of Rio Grande seemed very doubtful on the subject; as, notwithstanding their attachment to their emperor, (having a short time previous voluntarily presented him with five hundred thousand dollars) they did not evince any signs of joy or gratulation, either in their appearance or in the illumination of their houses. Of the further details of this battle it was impossible at the time of leaving Rio Grande, to obtain any information, the official reports of the day not being entitled to any credit, and rumors being equally Unsatisfactory. To Farmers. Soak 6eed corn in a solution of glauber salts, and it will come up three or four days sooner than if planted in its natural state, and neither worms nor fowls, nor birds will molest it. The discovciy was made by accident last year, by a farmer in Massachusetts, who supposed the salts used were nitre. Not a hill of two acres planted with seed thus prepared, was touched, while at least half of the adjoining field, planted at the same time, was destroyed. Eleven thousand yards of cotton cloth, (most of which is printed for callicoes) is manufactured daily at the Merrimack Company's mills, Mass. - new Orleans, April 19. The capt. of the Milton, which vessel sailed from Havana four days after the Ursula, states that he met the Spanish squadron under Labordc, going into that port. It was reported that com. Porter's squadron had sailed from Key West. The commodore will probably proceed towards Porto Cabcllo, where, at the date of our last advices, there was a large Colombian fri-

completely armed and equipped.

The following interesting account of the practicability of the route over the Rocky Mountains, is copied from a Zancsville paper. The lecent expedition of General Ashley to the Rocky Mountains has been productive of information on subjects of no small interest to the people of the Union. It has proved that the overland expeditions, in large bodies, may be made to that remote region, without the necessity of transporting provisions for man or beast. General Ashley left St. Louis in March last, and returned in September. His return caravan consisted of upwards of one hundred horses and mules, and more than half that number of men. He went to the station of the party he had left beyond the mountains, when he came in a year ago, and descended a river, believed to be the Buenaventura, about one hundred and fifty miles, to the Great lake. His return march to St. Louis occupied about seventy days, each mule and horse carrying nearly 200 pounds of beaver fur, the animals keeping their strength and flesh on the grass which they found, without losing any time on this long journey. The men also found an abundance of food ; they say there was no day

in which they could irot have subsisted a i

ljTKOCTGR iVc XAMEE respectfully r J1J informs the citizens of the Wabash

country, and the public generally, that he has just opened his MEDICINE STORE On Market street, next door to S TomIinson's store, in the room formerly occupied by F. Dickson where he is now opening Medicines just received. During the month of June, he will receive from Philadelphia, several packages additional, to complete the assortment, and make it ample. In conducting this business, he has engaged the assistance of Dr. WoolverTon, which he hopes will enable him to accommodate those who purchase for family purposes to their entire satisfaction; the advantage of correct prescriptions to such, will be obvious. Physicians put chasing, may be assured of every article necessary in practice, and of genuine quality ; none other will be offered It will be made their interest to favor him with their custom. Country merchants may find it to their interest to give him a call, for such medicines as they may want E Mc NAM EE. Vincennes, May 15,1827. 15-tf SCFDr. WOOLVERTOX. respect

fully informs the citizens of Vincennes,

(iinncnnl man Pr.n tt- thmicnnil ! and vir.initv. that he has set far rcrnvr.rrd

kiiuuoauu iuvii, auu uuv.ii ivu vlivjuouiiui t - Buffalo furnished the principal food wa- his health, as to be able to assist Doctor ter of the best quality was met with ev- ! Xamee, in the above business, and to

ery day. The whole route lay through a j resume his Practice, which he will do in

level and open country, better lor carri

ages than any turnpike road in the United States. Waggons and carriages could go with ease as far as General Ashley weni, crossing the Rocky Mountains at the source of the north fork of the Platte, descendihg the valley of the Buenaventura towards the Pacific ocean. The lake which terminated the expedition westward, is a most remarkable body of water, and heretofore unknown, unless from va$nie accounts. It is estimated to o be one hundred miles long and sixty or eighty wide. It was coasted last spring by a party of General Ashley's men in canoes, who were occupied four and twenty days in making its circuit. They did not exactly ascertain its ontlet, but passed a place where they supposed it must have been. The water of the lake is much Salter than that of the sea. Some of the salt obtained from this water hv builwxj, ft has been brought in by General Asnley he has also brought some specimens of rock salt found in a strata several feet thick at the surface of the ground, with streams of water running through it in nu merons little channels. The people of the mountains plentifully supply themselves with salt at this spot, and carry it home in bags. In the whole expedition, General Ashley did not lose a man, nor had any of those died whom he left behind last year, and are too happy in the freedom of those wild regions, to think of returning to the comparative thraldom of civilized life. It would seem that no attempt had been made to ascertain the precise latitude of the point nt which General Ashley crossed the mountains. It is to be hoped that this will not be neglected on the next expedition. From all that we can learn, the elevation is exceedingly small where the passage of the mountain was effected so small as hardly to affect the rate of going of the caravan, and forming at the most, an angle of three degrees less than the fctccpest ascent on the Cumberland road. Candidates Department. AUGUST ELECTION, MONDA T, th, 1827. c. r. y a t k . One to be elected. Wm. POLKK, JOSEPH WARNER, JOHN EWING, JAMES FOVLES. RKTMIKSKJCTATIVKS. TtIQ tO bctleCtcd. SAMUEL JUDAH, REN. V. BECKES,

the employ of Dr. Mc Nanne.

J. D. WOOLVERTON. May 15, 1827 15-tf

FOR SALE. opiinn Of first rate Land, tic-1 j& . .

UI!IMI)l UtCU) 111 Knox county, adjoining lands of the late Squire Patterson Sc James Johnson ; being seen, will require little recommendation. The executor wishes to sell heretofore listed in the name of Walker Reed, latterly, Jonathan Walker. A traction above the Congress price will betaken for this tract, to cover the rost of ti tie papers des' toyed, which wiil be low, considering quality, and first cost. Also two other tracts, adjoining Samu cl N Wilson, John Pea, and others, the property of the heir of William Reed, of Alleghany county, Pennsylvania, containing six hundied and twenty four acres, gooil second rate land, cabbin, small improvement, spring, he. It is believed the executor will sell these tracts on as liberal terms as the first. Enquire of JOHN REED, At the Receiver's JJice. May IS, 1327. I5-3t

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Medical Notice.

jjTMIE Physicians and Surgeons, of the I jg 'counties of Knoxr, Sullivan, Da-

viess and Martin, arc hereby notified to meet in Vincennes, on the Jir: Monday in June next, at 10 o'clock, a.m. for the purpose of organizing a medical society, in conformity to a law passed by the General Assembly of the state of Indiana. By order of the state Medical Society, J D. WOOLVERTON, Censor. Vincennes, May 17, 1827. l5-3t Ypprentices Wanted, r ";VE subscriber will now take several 3 Apprentices to learn cither of the following trades SADDLING, TAXXIXG, or BOOT 13 SHOE MAKIXG boys of about 15 years of age, and well recommended for honesty, only need apply, as no others will be received. JOHN WISE. December 8, 1826. 44-tf

NOTICE. committed to my custodv on

IV V the 14th inst a negro man, who

calls himself XAT, he is supposed to be 23 or 29 years o age, five feei 9 or 10 inches high, spare made, has a scar on his under lip, stammers when interrogated, had on blue pantaloons, casinet sailer's coat of blue cloth, a new fur hat, a little yellow complected the owner, (if any) is requested to come forward, take the legal steps of law, and get him again.

HIRAM WADE, Shff l c.

Lawrenccville, Lawrence coun-

county, (III.) May 16, 1827,

T TRANSPORTATION, FROM XEIV-YORK TO THE VAL?'LE Y OF THE OHIO. THE Steam Transportation Company, on the Hudson River, A. Van Santvoord, No. 17, Coenties Slip,NewVork, have united their interest with the MERCHANTS LINE of Canal Boats, owned by Norton, Goodman c Co and will contract to forward Goods through Johnson 13 Wilkeson, Buffalo, to any port on the Lakes, or to Pittsburgh, to the cafe of Messrs. Duncan, Forsyth 13 Riddle. The Tow Boats are exceeded by none on thr river, and will leave NewYork for Albany three times each week, performing the passage in twenty hours. From Albany, goods will be transported west by Canal Boats, departing regulaily morning and evening, making the trip to Buffalo in seven days. From this point Johnson Ec Wilkeson will ship all Freight consigned to their care, without delay, to the places of destination. The price of transportation will depend on the rate of tolls on the canal Last season, the charges from New-York to Pittsburgh were g2 25 -to Sandusky, gl 25. Charges may be expected some what lower the ensuing season than the last. Produce from the west will be received, and forwarded to New-York with out delay. The arrangements of the Company are such that they will be enabled to fulfil their contracts within the usual time, to wit, from New-York to Pittsburgh, in 17 days to Sandusky in 12. Produce from

Sandusky to New-York will be forwarded in ten days, and with proportionable expedition from other points. All damages . sustained by Goods forwarded, by this line, will be promptly settled by Johnson Sc Wilkeson The Company, having been engaged in the Forwarding business since the first opening of the Erie Canal, feel assured that their experience will enable them to give general, satisfaction The subscribers are Agents for tho Traders Ensurance Company, of the city of New-York, for ensuring vessels and cargoes, and buildings. JOHNSON Sc WILKESON. Buffalo, March 12, 1827. 9-6t S. TOMLINSON, (SARKET STREET FINCENXES,) &T1 AS just received from Philadelphia jj and Baltimore, a new and very general assortment of

MERCHANDIZE, CONSISTING OF Spring and Summer

DRY GOODS, An extensive assortment of Hardware. Cutlery, Glass, and Queensxcare. FRESH GROCERIES-of the latest importations, and ot the first quality. All at which areoffeied for sale at the lowest cash prices. 14-3m May !0, 1827. NEW GOODS. p;cfr;C&:: m THE subscriber ha just received a general assortment of British, French 8j American DRY GOODS, HARDWARE & CUTLERY Queens and Glassware, A general assortment of groceries, SHOES s BONNETS. 0 A large assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS. Three hundred barrels Kenhaua Salt, Together with an assortment of IRON &. PLOW PLATES, All of which will be sold at the lowest rates for cash. Wm. BURTCH. May 10, 127. u-1 Lost Certificate of Land purcia sedfrom the United btutes.

UiiLlC notice is hereby given, that, three weeks af er daie. aDDlicatiori

will be made to the Register of the Land Office at Vincennes, for the renewal of a ceriificate of further credit, fnr fmrfinmi

section No. thirty. six in township seven, J

ot range eleven west, in the district of lands offered lor sale at Vincennes, which was tntered in the name of Thomas Towles and David Hart the original having been lost or destroyed. Given und; r our hands this 12th day of May, 1827. OBADIAH SMITH, Adminiitrator with 'he will annexed of the lute David Hurt, deed U-3t HO MAS TOWLES. PROTECTION.

SAMUEL HILL, Agent for the pRortcrios firb 1st marine INSURANCE COMPANT oj Iarfford, Connecticut JS prepared to insure on Steam, Keel, and Flat Boats, and Cargoes Aiso, on Storts, Houses, Milts, Ec and their contents, at he lowest rates of premium. Satisfactoiy evidence of the liberality of the Protection Insurance Compart) in adjusting losses, and promptness m paying the same, can be had by app ymg as above, 12-6m Vincennes. April 1827. Jl CARD. Chambers & Tillay ot Louisville, respectfully inform the public, that they were insured by the Protection Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut at their office here, to the amount of 5f 00 dollars that the said Company, through their agent, J C. Bucklin, paidthem tho full amount of loss claimed under the nolicy in consequence of the fire on tho Sih ult. They therefore take great pic as ure in making this public acknowledgenent Louisville, April 11. H-3t