Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 21, Number 3, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 February 1830 — Page 3

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VINCCNNE8, FBDRUARY 27, l&iO.

In ihe first page of this paper will be found the law fixing the times of holding courts in i the several Judicial Circuits in this state. Next week I shall lay before the readers of lhc Sun, the law M providing means to conduct the portion of the Wabash and Erie Canal within the state of Indiana." The following letter from a correspondent at Washington, will be read with gre.it interest. Washisotox City, Feb. 6, 1830.

"The debate in the Senate upon Mr. Footes

resolution continues with unabated spirit. A

fortnight has already been consumed in the discussion, and it is now, to all appearance, no nearer termination than it was a week ago on the contrary, every new speaker seems to add some new element of excitement of his own, or revives the agitations of former conflicts, and thus, instead of narrowing, the field of controversy becomes daily wider and more discursive The original points in dispute appear to have been wholly lost sight of in the conflicts and collisions which have arisen upon other collateral issues. These have multiplied in number and increased in ' interest until the Senate themselves, and their numerous auditors appear to have actually forgotten the precise question to which these speeches are, by parliamentary couttesy sup posed to apply- No mm ign-rantol' the nature of that question, on entering the Senate chamber, and hearing such frequent and vehement appeals to some of the strongest feelings of public men state pride, party fi

delity, and patriotic resentment, charges andhenefi, f)r tjic union, increasing its strength

recrimination, assault and defence, accusa Dy building up flourishing communities in - i i i . P ...1 J!....,. I . . .. .. r

lion anu euiogy, usiuirjg io ijru'uuuu uiscns-

etring the bonds of mutual affection which-It

was the object of the Union to tighten and preserve. The disposition of the public lands is one of the most perplexing difficult to adjust of any of these questions, and perhaps the most dangerous unless approached in a spin of mutual concession and compromise There are notoriously doctrines on this subject, abroad in the Western States, hostile to the entire title of the General Government to hold land within the limits of any state. The Governor of one of those States, in an official communication to the le gislature, has broadly assorted this claim, and there is little doubt but that the opinion is gaining ground. There is yet no strong partv formed maintaining this doctrine, and the

leading citizens who represent the West, dis avow it that extent. The political ascenden

cy has not yet passed over to the Valley of

the Mississippi, and while the power ol resistance remains with the Atlantic States,

such a claim would be unanimously resisted.

But her great increase of representation

which the next census will give to the Wes tern States renders the possibility of such a conflict as must inevitably ensue were such a conflict as must inevitably ensue were such a claim formerly advanced, fearful to contem plate, and earnestly to be avoided Now then while he power is in our hands, it seems to be true magnanimity and sound policy to settle the question on amicable, conciliating, liberal terms, to grant these lands to those Stares, within whose limits they be, in such a spirit of it'dulgence and compromise, and I t such reasonable consideration, that the payment may not be onerous to them, and that the whole fund may be thus finally and harmoniously disposed of for the common

sion froti the most distinguished men oi the

country upon the most abstruse and complicated questions of state policy and constitutional law, in which our whole political and diplomatic history, and the history of all parties and parly conflicts, from the days1 of the confederation down to the present hour, could possibly hae supposed that so iuany momentous and exciting subjects could have arisen from so si-iiple a proposition. The powers of the government; the origin and history of the Constitution, the rights of the states, the ' purchase of L6uishna, the free navigation of

the Mississippi, slavery and colonization, the tariff, Federalism, the war and the Hertford Convention, subjects with the very names of which the idea of intense excitement is always connected, were severally brought up and discussed under the forms of a motion to postpone a resolution of inquiry into the survey of public lands. Y iu will of course understand that the v adoption or rejection of that resolution is the least important object of the debate. It is

the indications f the luture policy of the ernment on the engrossing subjects of the public lands, and the movements and views of parties in relation to that subject, connected with ulterior views of partizans which makes the discussion so interesting and important. The parly in opposition to the administration rest all their hopes upon a division among its friends. To effect this object no arts have been wanting, first to create jealousies among the prominent members of the party, and secondly to create an actual diversity of interest among them. An union of feeling and action between the South and West, is destruction to this plan, andthc fearsof the opa ft

position lest it shouui take place, nave necn among the principal causes of bringing on the

present conflict, and to all appearance of ac celcrating the union. An avowal by. Mr

Haync of those liberal principles in relation to the public lands contained in his first

speech, was accordingly heard with alarm.

and a great effort was instantly made by Mr. Webster to destroy its effect; to defeat the alliance between the South and the West, by

creating disscntions between them, and to in

vite the West to ally rather with the opposi tion which is principally confined to the East

Then came Mr. Benton's open rejection of

the invitation, Mr llayne s splendid delence

of the south, and the vehement argument be

tween these three great portions of t lie Union

by their representatives, upon the character,

claims and merits of each or more properly

upon the claims which the two Atlantic sec

tions severally have upon the confidence of

the West. It was truly a strile of mighty

minds and each champion bore himself great

ly in the conflict It is in contemplation, as

I learn, to publish the whole debate in a pam

phlet form, which will, I doubt not, be most

extensively circulated, read and admired.

Nothing can more clearly demonstrate the

general consciousness of the rising power

and approaching ascendency of the Western

portion of the Union than such an argument It seems conceded that the sceptre of domin

ion, is passing westward rapidly and that the

Atlantic States are contending already, which shall stand first in the affections of their fu

ture rulers.

In listning to these discussions, it is a sub

ject for grave reflection and regret that such

controversy should ever find admission into

the lulls of Congress, and that there should exist mbjects for legislation, which give rise naturally and unavoidably to such deplorable

results, arravine one portion of the Union a-

gainst another,. re-kindling party animosities

nJ creating discordant interests, and weak

the west, and perpetuating the blessings of

the Union of the States, by multiplying their mutual dependencies, for mutual benefits To produce this desirable object appears to be the policy advocated by Mr Hayne as the mos conciliating to the west, as it certainly receives the greatest benefit to all. It is un derstood to accord with the views of the Administration, and hence the hostility of Mr

Webster and the minority in the Senate under

his control. Such harmony among the dif

ferent portions of the friends of the administration in the South and West, is ruin to the

poliMcal views which the opposition are known to entertain and therefore the violence

of Mr. Webster's assault upon Gen. Hayne therefore the fierceness with which he de

nounced the South, while he courted the

West

Upon the conclusion of Mr. Webster's

speech on Wednesday of last week, the floor

was occupied by Mr. Benton, who dfd not

conclude until Tuesday last. He was follow, ed bv Mr Spragtie, of Maine, who spoke all

that day and the next. Mr. Rownn,of Ken

Micky, succeeded, and hid not finished when

the Senate adjourned. lie is to continue on

Monday. I observed Mr. Smith ol S. C.

Mr. Bell of N. H and Mr-Holmes of Maine,

and Mr Hayne, taking notes, and expeci

them severally, to take part in this Debate.

Hie. Senate h now full, except Mr 1 roup who was called.home by a domestic affliction

and Mr. Adams the new Senator from Mis-

sissinni. who has not vet taken his seat. The

nominations are before the Senate, and o course are discussed with closed doors.Enough, however, transpires to make in gen

crally understood that the opposition 21

strong, are perfectly organized against them

The Administration are however in a decided

majority, and no permanent obsticle is appre

bended; Mr. Hendricks of Indiana is also

counted on as an accession to the Adminis tration.

The resolution of Mr. Grundy postponing

the subscription to Messrs Gales U Seaton's compilation of public documents was taken up on Thursday, and referred to the Library

Committee. As the majority ot this Com

mittce have been active in opposing the sub scription! through all its stages, the projec

is considered to have failed. It was a patty

vote throughout, and on the final reference i

was carried 21 to 20.

Mr Webster's motion against the public printer has been passed over in silence. In fact it never was considered here, as tenable at all The wonder was how a man of unusual self possession, could have suffered his temper to get so far the better of his. discretion. You will have seen much in the papers concerning the "distractions" of the Cabinet as they have been called. Now so far as the measures of the administration are concerned, there never has been any division or difference in the Cabinet, and the misunderstanding which existed for a time between some of the members, and which originated in the officious malice of tale bearers and slanderers, has been reconciled. You need give no credit to the stories which are con stantly put into circulation, of the "divisions" in the Cabinet."

LITTLE ROCK, (lIlR,) FED. 2. Murderous Battle. A gentleman who arrived here yesterday, direct from the Wes tern Creek Agency, informs us, that a wai party of Osages returned, just before he left, from a successful expedition against the Pawnee Indians. He was informed by one of the Chiefs, that the party surprised a Pawnee village, high up on the Arkansas, and had it completely surrounded before the in matea were appraised of their approach. At first, the Pawnees showed a disposition to resist, but finding themselves greatly outnum

bered by their assailants, soon sallied forth from their village, and took refuge in the margin of a lake, where they again made a stand. Here they were again hemmed in by the Osages, who, throwing away their gui.s, fell upon them with their knives and tomahawks and did not cease the work of butchciy as long as any remained to resist them. Not one escaped! All were slain! I save a few who

were taken prisoners, and who are, perhaps, destined to suffer a more cruel death than

hose who were butchered on the spot. Our ntormant did not learn what number of the Jawnees were killed, but understood that the

Osages brought in 60 or 70 scalps, besides several prisoners. The victorious party did

not lose a man.

We also learn, that the Osages are so much

elated with this victory, that another war par ty were preparing to go on an expedition

against some Choctaws who reside on Red River, with whom they have been at variance

or some time past. Gazette. The oldest member of either house of con

gress is general Samuel Smith, of Md who

was elected to the house ol representatives in

1787 and transferred to the senate in 1803,

in which he has been continued, with the exception of a short interval, to the present day

On the 1 1th of March next, the son of Na

poleon Bonaparte will be 19 years of age.

CONDITIONS. The New-York Amulet published by an aJ sociation of gentlemen will be beautifully printed on fine, white paper, 4to size, with entire new type. Its typographical execution shall equal that of any similar publication in America. It wiil be afforded to city subscribers in Philadelphia and New-York, who will receive them by a carrier, at one dollar ai d twenty-five Cents the volume, handsomely covered for precervation. Mail subscribers without covers, wit be funished with a volume, at the very lov? price of OXK DOLLiH payable in advance. Should the patronage warrant the expense, the work will be

embellished with copper-plate engravings.

TAKEN UP, i

JpsY Alexander Shannon of

jiJj Knox county, state of Indiana, a dark IRON GREY

HUKr., inree years old next spring: no

marks nor brands perceivable apprised at

twenty dollars by Zerhatich Pullum and Samuel Dii worth, before me this 15th day of Feb

ruary, 1830.

I do certify the above to be a true copy from

my Estray Book. JOHN COLLINS, J. P. Vincenncs, Feb. 27, 1830. 3-3t.

TO RE 1ST,

A ND possession given on the first May g.i next, or before, the house and two lots

belonging to the estate ol J. C. Frederick

Graeter, deceased, and formerly his own re

Mdence. The dwelling is well calculated

for private entertainment, or even a public houf e, with a good cellar and large kitchen;

an extensive garden, a stable, smoke house,

hen house, &c. For terms, apply on the pre mises, to C. H. DE ROME, Mm Vine runes, Feb 21, 1830. 3-3t.

ry A part of the land granted by Congress for the construction of the Illinois and Michigan canal is adv rtiscd by the Commissioners to be sold at Springfield, angamo county, 111. on the 19th of April ensuing. ICPlt has been proven, says a late Chemist, that the slimy substance discharged from our creeping snails will unite two pieces ol flint as firmly as if they had never been broken.

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wc shall pourtray in the most vivid colours

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GREENVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY, HARRODSBURG. (KY ) WILLIAM JONES, HAS purchased, and is now fitting up. the Greenville Springs, and will open a Female

Academy on the first Monday in May next.

I his establishment and its advantages are too

well known to the public to need particular men-

tion. i ne studies ot tne youniauies wno may

be committed to his care, will be constantly con

ducted by himself. Having determinded to en

gage in the instruction of remales, from a conviction of the extensive sphere of usefulness

which it offers he will use every effort to make

lis institution as permanent and as extensively

useful as possible. His own interest, the useful

ness and reputation of his school, he deems arc sufficient pledges for his strict attention to his pu

pils The following will be the course of studies;

First Class Reading, Writing, Spelling (with

definitions.) Mental Arithmetick English Gram

mar with Exercises, etc.

Second Class Reading and Arithmetick contin

ued; Geography, History, ancient and modern, Rhetorick, Logic and Compositions.

1 bird Class Astronomy, Natural Fhilosophy, J

Moral and Intellecual Philcsoply, Natural Theo-

ogy,Evidences of Christianity and Compositions.

Any of which may be omitted at the option of

parents.

The year will be divided into two Sessions, of

five months each ; the summer session beginning

on the first Menday in May and ending the last of September; the winter session, beginning on the first Monday in November, and ending the

last of March.

Terms. Boarding, with washing, fuel, &c. in

cluding tuition, per session, &55 00

l uition without boarding, 15 00 Payable quarterly in advance. Accomplished teachers of Musick, Painting,

&c will he employed, and instruction in the several ornamental branches may be had at a small additional charge, and if the demand will war

rant it, teachers of the French and other Modem, and the Ancient Languages, will be employed.

I hose who feel disposed to educate their daugh

ters or wards at this institution, can, for further

information, apply to

WILLIAM D. JONES, Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Or refer to, the professors of Centre College

and the gentlemen of Danville and this place.

Many other references might be added, but he

supposes such information as may be desired, caa be had from these.

December 18th, 1829. The following papers will publish the above advertisement until the first of May next, and forward their accounts, (and a paper containing the advertisement," to the Editor of this paper, for payment. The Luminary and Gazette, Lexington; the Advertiser, Louisville ; Enquirer, Knoxvillc and the Banner, Nashville, Tennessee; the Statesman and Gazcttc. Natchez; Louisiana Advertiser, New Orleans; Gazette, St. Louis, Missouri ; Demonrat, Huntsville, Telegraph, Tuscumbia, Alabama; Republican, Cincinnati, Ohio State Journal. Columbus, Ohio; Western Sun, Vincennes, Indiana; Commentator, Frankfort, Georgia Courier, Augusta, Georgia, City Gazette and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Charleston, S. Carolina.

NOTICE. THE subscriber has now in complete operation, in PbincetoNs Gibson countyt Indiana, a FULLING MILL.

and will attend to all orders in that Jine of business, punctually. Persons residing in Knox county, who wish cloth Fulled, will please leave the same at the Stage Office in Vincennes, as arrangements have been made with the proprietors, to bring and return the same, fiiee of cost. A similar. arrangement has been made for the convenience of the citizens of Vandeburoh & Posey counties. He pledges himseif to dress, and eo lour if required, in a complete and workman like manner, all cloth forwarded to him. JAMES EVANS. March 18, 1839 6-tf Improved Property for Sale IN THE TOWN OF PRINCETON, IND.

ifrrA One House and Lot

NEAR Brown's Tavern, and wkhio one lot of the public square.

Also two Lots Ec Buildings on Main streett all of which will be sold on reasonable terms for Cash or Pork ; for particulars inquire of William Harrington. JOHN N. TRUESDELL. October 3, 1829. 36-6m

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LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will give a bargain in 400 acres of land, No. 231, additional donation, in the neighborhood of Abram Hoilingsworth, an indisputable title will be given a description of the land, its advantageous situation, &c. is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will examine for himself. N. SMI II. October 24, 1824. 57-tf