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to law, and with the least possible delay, six companies of infantry, which are to be

held in readiness to march at a moments , warning to any point of the frontier that may be invaded, in which event, he is immediately to inarch them to the support of the point attacked, without waiting for further orders. None of the citizens however, in the vicinity of the immediate frontier arc to be drafted. NINIAN EDWARDS, Commander in chief. Col. Tom. M. Neal, GENERAL ORDERS. Mount Vernon, July 14, 1827. The commandants of all the regiments and odd battalions of General Hansen's brigade, on the eastern side of the Illinois river, (except the 20th regt.) will take immediate steps for detaching into service, according to law, one fourth of their respective commands. And should any part of the frontier south ol Rock river be invaded by the savages, the colonel entitled by law to command the detachment will march it with the least possible delay, to the support of the part attacked without waiting for further orders. NINIAN EDWARDS, Commander in chief. Felons on the finger may be effectually cured, it is said, in three hours, with a poultice, of the size of a small bean, made of quick lime, slaked with soap, bound on the spot, and renewed every half hour. From the Illinois Intelligencer. Meeting at Peoria Al a meeting of the inhabitants of Peoria and its vicinity, on the 9th of July,inst. convened in consequence of the arrival on the same day of an express from a committee of safety at Fever Hiver, advising them of certain hostile movements in that neighborhood, of the Sioux and Winebago Indians, Jons Dixon, Esq. was called to the chair, and Doct. Augustus Langworthy appointed Secretary ; when the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted by the meeting : Whereas intelligence has just been received by express from Fever river, brought by J H. Hunter, that hostilities have been commenced by the Sioux and Winebago Indians, upon the inhabitants of the Mine District, and of Prairie du Chicn, as by reference to the original despatch will appear ; aud whereas Mr. J. H. Hunter, the bearer of said express, and Mr. Peter Cartwright, who accompanied him from the Mines, and on whose statement we can implicitly rely, give the additional information (pursuant to verbal instructions from the committee) that so considerable and alarming were the indi cations of the hostility of said Indians, and so formidable their warlike preparations, that Lieutenant Thomas, the Agent, had put the Mine District under martial law and regulations, that the inhabitants had left their diggings and employments, and concentrated at three different points, and were actively engaged in erecting forts : that they, (the informants,) left the fort at Gratiot's diggings, on Thursday evening last, when it was generally supposed the Indians would that night make an attack on the half finished forts : that when tin y left Fort Gratiot they heard firing over the ridge, one and a hall miles distant : that it was reported by a man just coming into the fort, that two men had been killed over the ridge : that on Apple river there had been a skirmish, some hoi ft s taken from the Indians, and one Indian w ounded, but none killed on cither side : that expresses had been sent off for assistance in different directions, by the Agent, (Lieutenant Thomas,) and by the committee of safety : that eight hundred stund cf arms had aheadv arrived at Galena, from fort Ann strong, and fifteen hundred motchouily expected to ai rive : that it was feared, ia consequence of rumers and threats of the Indians to that effect, that the Sachs and Foxes would unite with the Shux and Winebagoes against the whites, cc. And whereas tins settlement bcio. a frontier, and contiguous to the country ol the hostile Indians, bein less than a day's ride from some of the Winebago towns, is exposed to the incursions of their war parties into it, the population thin, and destitute of the means ol defence : Therefore, Resolved That his excellency the Go vernor ol this state.be earnestly requested to take the exposed and perilous situation of this settlement into consideration, and, without delay, adopt such mcasuies as his prudence may dictate, and which will afford immediate and effectual protection to the settlers of this frontier 2d. Xes'lvcd, That in ths meantime, the following persons be appointed as a committee of safety and vigilance, viz: John Dixon, Auirutus Langworthv, John Hamlm. m A Hurkctt. Ahnrr hades, George Sharp, Kaac Waters, John h Ho - gaidus, Henry Thatuas, Resolved Cleave-

land, William Holland, David Mathas, Baldwin Clark, Alexander M'Nuttcn, Na-

than Dillon, Thomas Wilson, Isaac Perkins, Hugh Woodrough. 3d. Hesolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and forwarded, by express, to the Governor of this state, together with the papers received from Fever river, and that John L. Bogaidus, Esq be the bearer hereof. JOHN DIXON, Ch'r.. Augustus Langworthy, Sec'. Pevet river 4 miles from Galena July 5th 1827. Mr. Dixon- I now attempt to write a few lines by Mr. J. II Hunter, as he goes express to Peoria this morning. The Indians, (Winebagoes,) have made an attack on two boats, one bundled and fifty milts above this place, as the boa's were descending the Mississippi river ; arid one was attacked in the afternoon, and after about two hours fighting they drew off their canoes, alter losing about fourteen men. The boat lost two men killed, and lourteen dangerously wounded. The other boat passed the narrows in the night, and was not damaged any of consequence, on account of their shooting too high ; three balls only striking the boat, whereas the first had over two hundred pass through the cargo box. The people from Gratiot's were passing nearly all night, on their way to Galena. We arc in a critical situation here, as the men at Praitie du Chieii have sent here for assistance, as they are confined in the fort, and nearly out. They have taken the troops from that post; it was done last fad, and the people thought then, aud do so still, at this place, that it was bad policy in rtrnoving the troops. Mr. Hunter will ghe you any information in his power, with great pleasuie; and please give him all the asisstance in your power: and by so doing you will confer a great favor on us all here, as well as your friend aud humble servant, NOU MAN HYDE. S r. Louts, July 1 1 . Indian hostilities Gov. Cak arrhed in this place on yesterday, from the Upper Mississippi. We undei stand he brings Intel sonr.e that the Winebagoes hav e c -..mn.u nc e.cl hostilities againu the. United Slates. Oi; j ihe 24th dav ol June, u p.niv ', uarrio? belonging lo thai tiibe e ".cud a u.i:-e , Prairie du Chien, mind; t x A ur.d s d pod two men, and scalped u c'd.'d. A woman who was present eh" cu d her cs.rape. On the 50th ol J. me, two keel bnr.ts. which had taken pro i-d.ms lor St. Pet were attacked by the lu aos or, t heir v cent, about forty miscs from p. ah :c : u Chicn. The Indians were in can-ves imd boarded one of the boat,the (). II. Pony, and two of them were killed on the boat. They behaved with great inn cpiuity, and the engagement cwniii.iud for thiee hours Two mcnwcie killed, ai d si:; wounded, belonging to the boat, ano it is supposed ten or twelve Indian, weie killed, and a greater number wounded The boat's crew deserve gieat credit for their spirit ed exertions. The other boat, which was a few miies a tern, was also au.ked, the but little inui y done. We are informed that the settlement at Prairie du Chicn is wholly broken up, and that all the inhabitants have lied lor salelv 4 to the foit. In the mining countty. upon Fever ricr, the pcop.carc also aba; doning their occupations, and coming to the mutual protection. " No adequate cause can bcr.ssipnid for this unexpected explosion. We ai informed that Governor Cass and Colonel McKenny had an ived at Green Hay, tor the ie purpose of 1 olding a n caty wit h the idians, and having tiiei e uscertaii that It war messages and belts hud been sent lo the Lake Jlchgan Indians, inviting them to take up the tomahawk against the United States, it was judged advisable, that Gvernor Cass should visit the Winebagoes, and ascertain their situation and views. He accordingly ascended the Fox livci and descended the Ouiscnsin, ;n.d it was nut until he had passed half way down the latter liver that any thing was observed in the conduct of the Winebagoes indicative of a hostile disposition. From thence, down, thev were cvidentlv unlriendly. Their women and children fled into the woods, and the men were armed, and had prepared lodges of observation in secluded places upon the bank of the river. Governor Cass, probably owed his safety to his coming unexpectedly upon them, and to the appearance of the birch canoe, which was different from those of the traders, and which led them to suppose that there was a force accompanying it. The militia of Prairie du Chicn have been called out, but thev do not exceed . sixty men, and they arc badiv armed and ! provided. They have, however, taken j possestion of the fort, and if the Indians

do not succeed in burning it, they will be sale. At Fever river, the people have organized themselves, undone hundred volunteers have marched to Prairie du Chicn An express canoe was despatched to St Peters sometime since, but as it w as not seen by the boats which have since descended the river, it is supposed to have been cut off. 'I his movement of the Indians calls for prompt and vigorous measures. If not met, instantly, no man can toll how far it may extend. The Winnebagocs have always been tutbulcnt and uneasy, and it h time that they felt the power of our government. The ganisrn at Prairie du Chicn should be re-established ;in lact, the force ought not to have been withdi awn. We learn that Governor Cass was but nine days travelling from Giccn 13 ay to this place, a degree of speed greater than was ever known. He will icturn to Green liay by the way ol the Illinois and Chicago, to hold the contemplated licaty with the Indians. In addition to the above pai ticuiars we learn, that preparations are making by General Atkinson, to send a military foicc horn t'lis place to the scv ic ol wailjie. An express h.'.s been sent by General Wiil'r.Mi C'uik, Super ln'cnder.t of Indian Afi'iiisat this place to Maj. Thomas Forswhc, agent for the Sacs ami Fox tc ibes, with oi ders to hold himself in readiness to co-opci ale, il' in cc-.a' v with any

Uncc which may ascend ; and to prevent anv dissu'ree-ddc occui rcnc s from taking place, by mistake a Slc or Fox lor a Win nebagoe (by ranging par'ies") he is icquesled, without delay, to advise cl iels of he foimcr, to withdraw all their people from among the latter tribe, .'ml to send lo the upper Sac and Fox villages, to inform them, that all Sacs aud Foxes, residing or being with the Winnebairoes, do immediately retire from them, and remove to their lands west of the Mississippi. STA I K OF INDIANA, V.F 1 I I W V l t i 1 1 GIBSON CIUr.UIT COURT, J'thruary YVfv.y, 182 7. 1 Ruth Chapmon, vs. y rentier: for divorce. Th:r.as Chanmorj. T ;l, .L time came the nctitioncr. bv 'I'l,,.,.,.,,. I? . ..... i. i i iiuimn j. .mans, i.so u'.'i counsel. uud bled her petition, and it appearing to the satis'.'aciion of the court that the de-fcn-hui is not an inhabitant of this state, whereup.-'i), on motion, it is ordered, that publication be made in the Wt stern Sun, (a public news paper printed in Vincenncs,) lor Sour works successively, of l!ie d. t pendency ol this suit ; that the said lant appcr by himself, or counsel, on m before the first d y of our next term to be holden at the cr.i.rt heuse in Piinceton.onthe 3d M'mku in August next, and answer will bv seme. to the. hcaid s.iiii peinion, or the same and detei mined in his abTeM, JOHN I. X Y, K ! , V, CH: . g e. July v:;;, 1327 n find. Flax set a e Saw il V l . 1 1 to pure. In sc fjw unity of good merchantable U'.'uat. 'la.r-su-t d aud Lonz Delivered at the Vineeniu s Ox Mill. 25-tf JLl!:OLMA" his i" ol ictu i S 1 -iLoiuu ;."iTr"Ujo f. Pest Ollicc at Princi ten, in (iib-.n clunty, la. the quiutev ending the 3')th of Juc, 1827, wduch if not taken out withyf three months-, will be sent to the Gc:iycral P-'st-OCice aa dead letter-,. 4 IP Ant!iu:r : XJ Jj? Then An in. Avrou:, Meoni, J;.!t!i;:: ihitIt, Cieor;- V irt n, l.ukr IV.ddwhi, Aniens Ihdlard, Win. I'n ;u!Io e, Ih r.on Corn, lie. X I I I I t , Adam Iiall'.n. lui. C. sO'.iiStOt 1 Joseph. Clmnber.-,. 1 H? $ 1 -T hr. Daiiriest. Jur. rsonK9 BJ A V5 xa:is j;.incs KHis. NLllhl. I'-ter, Margan i Foster, j. Fox, J. (insljv, "27 I Jan-.es Hanks, Adam H. Ilar!i! i 3LA per, Samuel Harrison, J. Huddieston, Nancy Hirons, Mary Ann Keil, Simeon heir-asters, Peter hegrane, J. helev. "O p Zeiilda Mos'elv.CatvMcMil1 JL 14 leu, 2, Hugh J'. McGuire, liobert Milburn, 3, John ?cl mtgornery, Ja:nes McKem?en, 2, John Munford, Sarah Muse, Christeny White or Robert Philips, Austin Powel, Vm. Richev, Jolin Rizzlev. S T W Z v"j rSmith; r r ' Smith5 ij X n .A W . I nppet, h. I ownsend George Woelsey, Samnel Zmmirvnian. JOHN I.NhllhY, P. M. hv h 1 S7. " 15 1 f liA P A UT N K USUI P fVThh practice law in conjunction V V in the Daviess Circuit court. Any business entrusted to E. IE McJun ktn at Washington, Indiana, (w here he resides) will be attended to by both, with punctuality. 12-6m. Washington, April 18C7. ICr'McJtf.VKI.Y will practice in the adjacent Circuit court?.

Commissioner's Sale. STA'1 1- OP INDIANA,? C KNOX COUNT Y, J

UA L1ULUI1 LUUK1, t f " r - Arthur Patterson,") vs. KFreizn dttazhmci John B. Gilly, J A ND now atthiitimc came the claiXSl niants, by their altornies, and it appealing that the Commissioner did not make sale agreeable to the order made at the last leitn of this court, therefore cn motion, It is ordered, That Hcneca Almy, Sheiiff of this county, be, and he is hereby authorized anddiictitd to make sale, (. fter advertising the same in the W estern Sun and General Advertiser, a paper pi inted in Vinccnncs, lour successive weeks, picv'n us to the day of sale, which shall be ten days previous to the ensuing term of couit,) ot the hcuc and let taken in attachment, to the highest and best bidder, tor ready money, and-that he retain the proceeds of the sale in his hands, subject to the tuithcr disposition of this couit, and return his proceedings hereon at the next term ol ihis court. A true copy test, Ho JOHNSON, Clk.bn D. C JOHNSON, dc kc.c. June '8, 1827. Y virtue of the above oidcr now in Jl3 my hands, I wid expose to public, sale, at the court home door in. Vinccnncs, on Saturday, the fourth day of 'Juufi! next between the lours often o'clock, a.ji. and five r ;i. fur ready monty, ihe :dxn c house and lot, as tbove ' mentioned, it being the same house and lot that Arthur Patlcison iuimcrly lived in when at Vinccnncs. S. AhM Y, tihjf k c. isr Com9r. June 30, 18 27. 2 1-51-8450 STATK OF INDIANA k n o x c o u l v - c . Elias McNamee ) v 5 j I) o men tic Atta ch mer.: Robert 1'takcr, j ':k; HEHEAS on the Gth June, 1827, V on the oath of Elias McNamce, a writ of Domestic Attachment issued against the gowds, chatels, rights, credits, monies and cilccts of the said Robert Eraker, to satisfy a debt of 25 dollars, which is alledged to be justly due said McNamce, and whereas David Andrews has been summoned as garneshce in said suit. Notice is hereby given, that unless the said Robert Eraker be and appear at my office in the town of Vincennes, on the 10th day of August, at 10 o'clock a. rn. on said day, I, or some other magistrate of the said county, will proceed to hear and determine said suit in his absence, and award judgment if the claim be satisfactorily established. SAML. Illhh, y p k c. July 3d, 1827 22-4t RittSU MEDICINES. BOC1GR Mc.XAMEE respectfully informs the citizens of ihe Wabash countrv. and thr nnh'.ir rn.riMllir Kot k. has just opeiu d Ids MEDICINE STORE J ' I cviiviuiili lilHl tJU On Maiket street, next door to S. Tomlinson's store, in the room h imcrly occupied by V. Dickson where he is now opening Medicines just received. During ihe month of June, he will receive horn Philadelphia, scveial packages additional, to complete the assortment, and make it ample. In conducting this business, he has engaged the assistance of I).?. ll'voLi'Liirox, which he hopes will enable him to r.ccommodatc those who purchase for family purposes to their entire satisfaction; the iidvantae of correct prescriptions to such, will be obvious. Physicians pui chasing, may be aksured of eveiy aiticle nece?.sary in prac tice, and of genuine quality ; none other will be offeicd 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.NAMEE. Vinccnncs, May 15, 1827. 15-tf XCTDr. WQOLVERTO.W respectfully informs the citizens of Vincennes, and vicinity, that he has so far recovered his health, as to be able to assist Doctor Mc Arameci in the above bu3incis, and to resume his Practice, which he will do in the employ of Dr. McNamce. J. D. WOOhVERTON. May 15, 1827. 1 5-tf Apprentices Wanted. TAE subscriber will now take several Apprentices to learn cither of the fo Howing trades S.IDDLIXG, T1jYA7A'(7, cr BOOT V 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

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