Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 18, Number 24, Vincennes, Knox County, 21 July 1827 — Page 6

fitting enclosed me a certificate, of which the following is a copy I certify, that the letter directed to John Ewing, post marked, Washington, la. June 28th, was received at this office on the 6th July. SAMl. MILL, d p.m.v." You will perceive that this disclosure grew out of the fact that Mr. Ewing did not receive my letter, when, according to the ordinary course of things I supposed he would. The affair had been nearly obliterated from mv mind. Sill! ItlrUn.l T -1

nt think that it would ever have occurcd to me again had not my attention been called to iiby your letter, or in some other way. There was at that time some little feeling on my part, which, probably prevented my saying any thing to you on the subject. But whatever those feelings tvere, other than those of friendship, I assure you they have lorg since passed a--way, and I sincerely hope, that nothing may arise to destroy a spirit of good feeling, which I feel disposed to cultivate. ours respectfully. a. kinkey.

I do hereby certify, that by request of John F. Simfmon, I called al the PostOffice at Washington, (Scth Roddick l ost-Master) for newspapers, when the

wjv-iTiuaii imui men me mat ne (Simpson,) had got his papers on promises for about three months, and that he must pay the postage before he could get any more and that he, (Scth Roddick) at that time sent word by me, to the said Simp, son, that there remained then in the PostOffice two letters for the said Simpson. THOMAS DAN T. July 9th, 1327.

law requiring cash to be paid on the re- !

DUDLEY JOHNSON. I certify, that sometime in the month of May last, I was in the Post-Office at Washington, Daviess county, when Mr. John F. Simison came in and inquired of the Post-Master for letters, (for him the said Simpson) when two letters were produced by the Post-Master, directed to

-.uui.np0, uiu ne saui bimpson) not having money to pay the postage on said letters, they 'were again deposited in the letter box. I further state, that from a statement made by said Simpson in my presence, I should not consider him as a man ot strict veracity. O. A. WALLER. July loth, 1827.

I certify, that sometime in the month of April or May, Mr. Thomas Dante, was at my house, and told me that he had been to the Post Office for newspapers for Jom 1?. Simflson, and that Scth Roddick, Post Master, had told him (Dante) that Simp son was then indebted for postage, and could not let any more go without postage, and at that time the Post-Master sent word by said Dante, that there then vas letters in the office for him, (Simp-

ouujaiiu itquusieu mm to ten lum. And I also certify, that since that time .Mr Dante told me, that he did tell Simpson Wm. KETTV. I do certify, that sometime in the latter part of May, or the first of June last, I happened in the Post-Office at Washington, where I heard a conversation between John F. Simfiaon and George Roddick, the sum and substance of which was this, Roddick told him (the said Simpson) that he had a letter in the Post-Office, which Roddick presented to him ; also, that he had some papers. Mr. Simpson made answer, that he had not the money, but that he would call in a short time and take them out, and appeared satisfied, after some mention being made concerning the

I do hereby certify, that some time in April or May last, I called at the Post-Office in Washington, and received a letter trom John Ewing; I opened the letter and read a part of it, which was relative to Simpson ; major Roddick (the PostMaster) then informed me that there was two letters in the office for Simpson, post marked at Vincennes. I do further certify, that I have been intimately acquainted with maj. Roddick, as r. m for cirht or nine years, three years of which he ac ted as assistant r. m. under me, and I do not hesitate to say, that he discharged his duty faithfully and correctly, so 'far as come in the pcrview of my knowledge, with universal satisfaction. J. G. READ. July 10th, 1827.

Jacob Knykendall, Guardian for Viliar B Smith, and Charter Smith, the " nor heirs of Charles

f and Caroline Hishci, the wife of Tho" tnas Bishofiy late Caroline Smith, YOU WILL TLKASE TAKE NOTICE, HI AT 1 will apply to the Circuit court to be holdcn in and for the county of Knox, and state of Indiana, at the ensuing August term, and fill the fhirrl

of said term, for the appointment ol Commissioners to divide the real estate of Charles Smith, deceased, among his several heirs and representatives.

llbNRY M. SHAW, in right of his wife, Fliza M. J. Shaw, one of the heirs. June 28, 1827. 2Uld TJiMTFS. fpHOSE who have patronized the "Vincennes Tiact Society," arc hereby informed that a

sortmcnt of Tracts have just come to

m,,,u' arc rcauy tor distubution to subscribers ; and those who have not yet evidenced their willingness to ptomotc this laudable institution, arc requested to throw in their mite. Separate societies may be furnished with Tracts, Dy app!vi"g to Ho. JOHNSON, Sc'y v. r. s

PROTECTION. Jfi

SAMUEL HILL, J gent for the protection fire If ma ftiSB ixsumasce coupAsr of liar:fcrd, Connecticut. H S prepared to insure on Steam, Keel, U and Flat Uoat?, and Cargoes. Also, on Stoic?, House?, Mills, Sec. and their contents, at l he lowest rates of premium. Satisfactory evidence of the liberality of the Protection Insurance Company in adjusting losses, and promptness in paying the same, can be had by applying as abovc. 12-6m Vincennes. April 1827.

PB( V'CU Mc.X.lMFF respectfully

the citizens nf ihf iVnt.i.

- ' . UUJOll country, and the public generally, that he

nab jusi opened Ins p ME DIC LYE STORE J On Market street, nc:;t door to S. Toxk? Iinson's store, in the room formerly occupied by T. Dickson where he is now opening Medicines just received. During the month of June, he will receive liom Philadelphia, several packages additional, to complete the assortment, and mac it ample. In conducting this busies, he has engaged the assistance of VR Uoolvertos, which he hopes will enable him to nrrnm

-'. wvjuiv, UIU5t W HO purchase for family purposes to their entire satisfaction; the advantage of correct preset ipiions to such, will be obvi-

uu'7' "jsicions putchasing, may be assurcd of every a. tide necessary in prac Uce and of genuine quality; none other unl be offered It will be made their interest to lavor him with their custom Country merchants may find it to thciinterest to give him a call, for such medicines as they may want ,t E Mc.NAMEE. V mcenncs, May 15, 1827 15-tf Zrn. JTO OL VER TOJ respectful y.nlorms the citizens of Vincennes, ami vicinity, that he has so far recovered 1ns health, as to be able to assist Doctor Mc Aamce, m the above business, and to resume his Practice, whirh ho -;n .i :

,1 , ... - ..v Hill UU III the employ ol Dr. Mc Namce. J. D. WOOLVEUTON. fliny 15. 1827. 1 5tr apprentices Wanted. 'rTHAE sul)scribcr will nnw tnt-o P i

f-h PP'tices to learn either of the folloving tr;ucs-S.4nnLI.YG, T.A'- r, A IJ G, or BOOT If ZlQF MJK1A'G -boys of about 1 5 years of age, and well recommended for honesty, only need apply, as no others will be received. , JOHN WISE.

wemccr y, 1826. 4d-tf

nois, tor sale at this ofiice.