Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 21, Number 17, Vincennes, Knox County, 5 June 1830 — Page 3

W5STEXUXT SUU, VINCCNNKS, JUNE 5. 1850. Indiana Almanack. The Indiana Do mocrat sa)s "We hae had an opportunity of inpcctin tho manuscript copy of this work,v &c. and "Mr. Smith deserves much praio for his exertions to publish the first Indiana Almanack;' &.C I should not have noticed the above article, but to correct an error which the worthy editors of that print have fallen into in relation to the "first Inniana Almanack." The fact of the case is, that in liie fall of lN&I, I printed in Vincenncs, nn Almanack, entitled "The Indiana Almanack," for the year 1824. At that time I found that printing Almanacks in Indiana was making money the back ward way, and have not again ventured at it; However, having the materials on hand, I had calculated upon trying it again this year. n o mum (communicated ) On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 25th and 26th day of May, came on for trial in the Sullivan Circuit Court, Judge Law presiding, the cases of the state ol Indiana vs John Allen for an assault and battery with an intent to commit a rape on his own daughter. .Also the case ol the state of Indiana vs. Thomas Blunk and Margaret Dlunk his wite, tor an assault and battery on his son, aged about ten year; and also the case of the state -vs. the same parties, for an assault and battery with an intent to commit murder on their daughter aged about eighteen years. These cases tor inhumanity, cold blooded atrocitv and depravity, as manifested by the most unimpeachable tesii many introduced in the trials, have never been equalled in a Court of Justice. The detail of facts as sworn to by the witnesses, is not fitted for the public eye; Suffice it to say, that in the whole history of criminal jurisprudence, there has nothing equalled the scene as developed in these trials. The blood of all v ho heard them, run cold at the recital of the facts sworn to by the children; and the scene v?as one of deep interest and horror in the minds of a crowded audience, and created a feeling of disgust and hatred at the depravity of wretches in the shape of human beings, who could act as barbarously and cruelly as the defendants. The Jurv in the case of the state vs. Al len, fined him one dollar, and sentenced him to two years imprisonment in the penitentiary. In the case of the assault and battery on the son, the wife of Blunk Was acquitted, and her husband fined twelve dollars. In the case of the as sault and batterv with intent to commit murder on the daughter, both the defendants Blunk and wife were found guilty, Jiued in the sum of Jive hundred and Jitiy dollars and sentenced to eleven years and seven months imprisonment in the Pen itentiary. Counsel tor the state, E. M. Huntington, Eq. Prosecuting Att'y For the defendant Allen, Samuel Judah and T. C Cone, Esqrs. and for the defendants Blunk and wife, Samuel Judah, Esq B'unk's wife was a step-mother to the children. IN SENATE OF THE U. STATES. May 5, 1830. Mr. HENDRICKS made the iollowing Report: .t.

The Committee on Roads and Canals, to whom were referred a resolution of the Senate, and a memorial of many citizens of Allen countv, in the State of Indiana, asking a donation of land for the con struction of a road from Lawrenceburg, by way of tort Wavne, to the southern bend of St. Joseph's of Lake Michigan, report: That they have duly considered the subject, and are of opinion that the ob jecis in view are of sufficient magnitude to demand the aid ol the General Gov ernment, and more especially as the lands on the line of the road chiefly be long to the United States. A giance at the map ol the country will show that a road ol great importance must, at no distant day, be constructed in that quar ter, to unite the mineral regions of the Mississippi with the state of Ohio and the more eastern States. The growing importance of the mineral country and the Territory contemplated west of the Lake, h3s designated this as ono of the most important roads in the northwest crn portion of the Union. That portion of it west of Fort Wayne will be or the line of the nearest possible route from the eastern cities to the lead mines a route which must be travelled in the winter season, in preference of that through the northern rivers and lakes This route has already attracted the at tention of some portion of the Atlantic seaboard, and us importance must be come more and mot e apparent. Its ad vantages over any other route in point of distance from any given point east of the Ohio river, is great and obvious from Lawrenceburg to Fort Wayne the whole distance is about 140 miles; the road passes through the valley ot the White Water 60 or 70 miles, a high ly cultivated and fertile county. The residue is very thinly settled, the soil being of an inferior quality. It is how ever, a country which has advantages that must induce settlement. This road, uniting the Ohio river and the White "Water with the highlands of the Wabash, and Maumce, and the Elk-hart, is destined to be one of great, u'ility. The country just named will always be engage I in a busy commerce with the Ohio river.

I From Fort Wayne to the southern

bend of the St. Joseph's, 80 miles, thence to Chicago, 90 miles, the lands, with the exception of the country immedi ately around Fort Wayne, arc not yet in market. In the Elkhart and St. Jo seph's country, their is already a numerous population, and this road is much wanted lor the purpose of emigration. The route has heretofore been by way of Detroit and the Chicago road from that place, or by water through the stiaits of Mackinac, the lakes, and up the St. Joseph's. The committee propose to grant a quantity of land equal to one section, for every mile of the road, to be located in alternate legal subdivisions under the direction of the Commissioner of the General Land OiTice. The committee arc fully aware of the importance of extending this road to the mines on the Mississippi; but the Territory west of the lake not yet be ing formed, and the lands west of Chi cago net prepared lor market, it is not pioposed to go beyond the Indiana state ine at the present time. Through districts like these, where the Government own the public lands. t it believe that no disposition of a small portion of them more judicious can be made, than in grants for the construe tion of roads. The country is thereby opened to settlement and sale, the lands are increased in value, emigration is encouraged, more of the public lands be come individual nronertv. and more 4 ' money is brought into the public trea sury. I he history of ail grants, in ev ery portion ot the country justifies this policy as wise and judicious, ad vancing alike the local interest and that of the Government at large. Donations thus given operate in tavor of the treasury, and not to its prejudice; for the incrtas ed value of lands contiguous to suc h grant will more than compensates for the grant itself. In support of this opin ion, the road from Sandusky to the Mi ami may ue cited as authority; that road, passing through the Black Swamp, a district ot country almost inaccessi ble, has been constructed uin the most durable manner," by the proceeds ot the sections of land on each side of, snd and contiguous to, the road, grpnted to the State of Ohio by act of 1823, and taving a consideration surplus after the completion of the work. The location too of the road from Detroit to Chica go, it is believed, will also sustain this opinion. On the line ot that road, al though no appropriation of either land or money was previously given for the construction of the road, yet such was the etTects of the location upon the sales of public lands that individuals followed the commissioners with the view of purchasing the lands upon the line as soon as the location 6hould be certainly known, until the interfeience of the General Land Office in stopping the pr: vate sales put a stop to the speculation, and gave at public sale to the Govern ment the advantges of the location. Sloofi of War Vincenncs The arri val of the sloop of war Vincennes, Capt. Finch, at the Sandwich Islands, has al ready been announced; but the following particulars, tor which we are indebted to a friend, may be interesting. The v incennes carried a number of presents from the government of the U. States to that ot the Sandwich Islands, consisting of a pair of globes, a set of maps, silver urns, &c. &c. with a well written letter from the President of the U. States to the King. Our in formant was present when the articles were delivered by Capt. Finch, accompanied by his officers, the resident mer chants, ship masters in port, Sec which were received by the King in presence of his most distinguished chiefs The ceremony of presentation was conduct ed with great propriety on the part of Capt. Finch, and reciprocated with e qual courtesy by the interesting young King . Up to the time our informant left the Island the utmost harmony prevailed, and a constant interchange of civilities was observed. While the Vincennes was preparing for sea, Capt. Finch and his officers occasionally visited dif ferent parts of the Island, to examine such natural curiosities as it affords, ac companied by the American and English Consuls, merchants, Sec. The deport ment of Capt. F. and his officers was courteous and gentlemanly to all; and the assistance from the boats of the Vin cennes in helping ships to enter the port ot Oahu, (which is difficult of ac cess) was du'y appreciated by the mas tcrs ot a number of whales and marchant ships. We regret that our informant could not procure a copy of the President's letter and the King's answer, both of which were to be printed the day after he sailed. The substance of the letter, however, was, that the President acknowledged the friendly treatment that our merchants there, and our seamen who occasionally touched for repairs and supplies, have received; and expressed sincere desires that nothing might transpire to interrupt the good understanding and harmony that now exist. - .Xantucket Enq'f. About 17 or 18 years of ages In a letter to the Editor of the Missouri Intelligencer, dated Santa Fe, New Mexico, January 29th, 1 830, from a gen tleman of the fit st respectability and ttsnding, formerly of Howard county,!

ar.d who fcr the last several ycais,rcsi' ded in Santa Fc, we learn, that the prin-

cipal chiefs and warriors of the Camanchies, went to the Americans in that place, and asked to make peace with them. They were told that it was the disposition cf themselves and of our government to walk in peace with the world, and that they would convene, consult together, and give them an answer. As they had no power to negotiate with the indians, they gave them to understand that they made peace only for themselves and companions, and that the government was not bound by their act, but at perfect liberty to pursue her own course towards them. The writer seems to be of opinion that what passed between the Americans and the Comanchics, will afford security to those passing through the province and its vicinity. He, however, advises those going out, and as we believe correctly, to conform to the custom of purchasing their friendship at a trifling expense, rather than risk the consequences ol their enmity. If it be recollected that they did us no mischief while we gave them presents, and that their fust known and open hostility occurred immediately after the refusal of the Americans to give them any thing at all ; we shall be induced to agree with the writer from whom we ex'ract, that experience approves of the policy of purchasing the friendship of the Camanchiea. From the Lancaster Journal. WHOSE TUR.Y COMES .YEXT. Instead of living in a land of liberty whore every one has a rinht to freedom f opinion, and liberty of action, so lon .ns he interferes not with the rights of others one would suppose that an age of barbarism and persecution was about to commence, and the earth again to be crimsoned with the Mood of martvrs, to the reedoni ot opinion, and the liberty of conscience. I ne masons have tor some years past been theunresistinji victims uf a persecution as wicked and unjusiithhlc as it was miner cssarv ; and we regret to say, that some of those most actively en gaged in this persecution arc mem!-crsof tie Presbyterian church, (to whi.h we inve been from earliest h!o attnrhcdA and we suppose never dreamed that thjv themselves might become, ere long, the victims of a persecution similar to that hey have been waging against masons. Let them read the following from the Nashville Banner and picture to them selves, what would be their feelings and conduct under such a persecution, if bnl o bear upon their society in this state. "Church and State. The citizens ot Nashville are requested to meet at the Court House on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, to adopt measures to effect the speedy extermination of Prcsbijtcrianism rom this most enlightened, catholic and magnanimous comn:..iivcaIth.M As this kind of persecution lias fallen upon masons in New York and Pennsylva nia, and upon Presbyterians in Tennes see, how soon it may be brought, to bear on episcopalians, methodists, baotists, m nonisis, luiiKaras, iew .Lights and oth ers, is a question worthy of serious coni deration. Several gentlemen in Phihdelphi are engaged in building a locomotive steam engine. A trial was made of the car riage in an incomplete state, and the speed exceeded the calculation that had been made on it. Pittsburgh Mercury. A paper to be called the New Moon is about to be published in Ohio. The editors expects, perhaps, to influence the tide of human affairs. Phil. Gazette. CANDIDATES DEPARTMENT. MONDAY 2D AUGUST, 1830. Sesator For Knox, Daviess & Martin. Wilson Lagow. Representatives. John Decker, John C. Reily, Ebenezer Welton, Joseph Chambers Associate Judges John Moore, Riohard P. Price, Sheriff. John Myers, Alexander D. Scott, John B, L.aplant, John Purcell. Recorder. Samuel Dillworth, J. A. Dardenne, Alfred G. Lagow, Richard Hick, Heshy Ruble, Elihu Stout. C. W. Almy, Geo W. Carutiiers Clerk. Genl. W. Johnstok, Wm. L. Withers, b a muel Hill. Daniel C Johnson, Administrator's Notice AVING taken letters of Adminis tration upon the estate of Andrew Racine, (late of Knox county) deceased, all persons having claims against the same, are particularly requested to pre sent them duly authenticated for settle ment, within six months; and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. The estate is supposed to be solvent. FRANCIS RACINE, Adm'r. Vincenncs. June 5, 1830. 17-3t. r SAFETY M. UONF, 11.7 H.L continue to attend to Watch f f Repairing and the Silversn ith's business at the late stand. All orders will be executed with despatch, and at the shortest notice. Jure 5, 18? 17-tf.

37011 SALilv rTHHE Illinois Hotel, situated in the

EL town of Lawrenccvillc, near the centre of the town. It is a large frame building containing five rooms below stairs and two above, with a large two story porch running the whole front ol the house. Also, attached to the same, a good kitchen, smoke house, dairy, workshop, and a large stable, corn crib, &c. also a garden. With this property will be sold, all the household and ich rn furniture -in fact, every thing thereunto belonging. Terms will be liberal; persons are invited to call and judge for themselves. A. S. BADOLLET. Lawrenccvillc, (111.) May, 21, 1830. 17-tf. J. B. CON NELLY, Clack and Watch-Maker, AS commenced business in the house belonging to Wilson La gow, on Water street, vincennes, ind where he is prepared to execute orders of all kinds, in his line, with neatness. accuracy and despatch. June 5, IS30. 17-6t HIGHEST BIDDER. THERE will be sold at public auction on the first Monday in Au gust next, between one and two hundred lots in the town of Washington, Daviess county, Indiana, on a credit of one, two, three and four years. It is almost use less to say any thing about the truly flat tering prospects of this town; we would however observe, that it is improving taster than any town in this section ol the state. The creat western mail route passes directly through it, and congress is about appropriating thirty-six thousand dollars for its improvement. The last legislature of this state also passed an act, authorizing a turnpike road to be established from the Ohio river at Albany, through Washington to Vin cennes. we would also observe that in point of health, it is not excelled by any town in the Western country. AR THUR HENRY. 13 EN J DRAKE, J. G. READ. June 1, 1830. 17-4t. PUBLIC SALE. 'QAHERL will be sold, on a credit ol :JL ,line nionths. for every sum ex cceding three dollars, with approved se curity, (and ail under cash in hand.) ar the personal pioperty ol Andrew Ra cine, deceased consisting of horses, cat tie and hogs; together with farming u tensiis, household and ki'chen furniture. on the 26th of June, ensuing, at the late residence of said deceased, three miles below Vincennes Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A M. where due attten tion will be paid by me FRANCIS RACINE, jidm'r Vincennes, June 5, 18.10 l7-3! TO THE PUBLIC A MAN by the name oi Daniel Buil 14 drrback, who formerly resided the Mouth of the Rig Miami, in Hamil ton county, Ohio, left his then residence in May, 1 827; and when last heard of by his friends, was living somewhere in the stateot Indiana, on White Kucr. It he is still auve, he win near something in teresting and greatly beneficial to him self, by applying to the Editors of the Focusi in Louisville, Ky. as soon as pos sible. CT Editors of newspapers in Indiana and the adjoining States, will do a hu mane act by giving this notice a few in sertions in their newspapers, If the said Builderback should be dead, any person knowing the fact will greatly oblige his friends, by staing in a letter, by mail, ad dress to the Editors of the Focus, when and vihere he died. May 25. Dissolution Of Copartnership. r n MIE Copartnership heretofore exist JL ing between SAFETY M. HONE, and JOHN 13. CONNELLY, is this day dissolved. All persons having de mands against the late firm, will present them for settlement; and all those indebt ed, will please make payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to close the concern. SAFETY M. HONE. Vincennes, May 28, 1830. 17-tf rT OB AC CO FACTORY. IIR WILLIAM G. FOULKSrey H spectfully informs the citizens of Vincennes, and the Wrcstern country generally, that he has commenced the Manufactory ot 1 obacco, in all its van ous branches; and can furnish segars or tobacco oi an Kinas, euner wnoiesaie or retail, of the best quality, and at the shortest notice. He also offers the highest price for good tobacco. Vincennes, June 5, 1830. 17-tf Dissolution of Copartnership.

rilHE partnership subsisting between fTTHE undersigned has taken out letA BLACK and BONER, was dis i tera of administration on the estate

solved on the 1st day of March, 1829, by mutual consent. All persons having counts against the late firm, will pre sent them to John Black for payment, who is authorised to receive and receipt for all accounts due them settlement of which is earnestly requested. JOHN BLACK, JAMES BONER. June 5, 183?. i7-3t.

PUBLIC SALE. THE Subscriber, intending' to remove from this place, will sell at public vendue, on Saturday the 19th inst. the greater part of his household r.d kitchen furniiure; consisting of BEDS and BEDS ! EADS. CHAIRS, TABLES, ( HLVA and GLASSWARE; CARPE I ING and a great variety of other articles Also A NUMBER or Miscellaneous Books; Among which are the Novels of Sir Walter Scott. The sale wiil commenco

at 9 o'clock, A M and the terms (which are literal) will ihen be made known. J. C. S. HARRISON. Vincennes, June 2d, 1830. 1 7 St. N B The seeal articles can bs examined the dy previous to the sale. J C S H LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will give a bargain in 400 acres of land, No. 231, ad ditional donation, in the neighborhood of Abram Hodinworth.an indUnmahle tlle w:n be criven a descrintion of tho land, its advantageous situation, Sec is o - I deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will examine for himself. N. SMITH. October 24, 1829. 17-tt EDUCATION. MR SPALDING btiil continues to teach in the Seminary : and, aftei ma sincere thanks to the citizens of Vincennes and its vicinity, for the liberal encouragement he has hitherto met with, informs them, that, having employed an assistant, he is now enabled to i eceive an .ddinon to the number of pupils now undcr his care. The room now occupied by him as a Studt icoo.v, is not only veiy spacious and convenient, but undoubted y tnc most pleasant and healthy room in the place, or a large collection of students Parents are requested to visit the heminarv. and view the Study Room. Young females that arc placed under his care for instruction, are most scrupulously attended to. They occupy a partot the Study Room, entirely separ ate horn that occupied by the male schol ars; they are ciassed to themselves, and have no more communication with the male department than if they actually went to a different school. The morals and good conduct of all are guaided with the strictest attention, as the pupils are always under the watch!l1 .yc ot their teacher, not only in the S'udy Room, but also in recreation No indecorous language or unbecoming acton ate tolerat-d at all; for strict u.orality is deemed by him, the most essential part of education. Good order and discipline are p cerved without seere or harsh tneai.. Great paii s aro taken to give chi dren the coirect pto.unciation ot the Engtiih language The branches taug:it ad firtcesy arc us fellow) viz: Per quar'cr. Oithrgraphy, Reading, Writing n i Aiithmetic, 2,50 Ei'l.bU Cramn ar and Geogra3,50 Ri.etoiick, with English Composition, inc uding all or any of the above branches, 4,25 The Latin or French Languages, including any or none of the above, 5,00 Les pauvres entre les Francois, doivem djnner une education a leur enlans; sils ne pouvent pas payer de Pargent; its pourent donner du mais. Vincennes, May 29, 1?30. 16-3t NEW STORE TTMIE subscribers are now opening Li in the new Store on Market-street, next door to Messrs. Burtch Sc Heberd, a large assortment of substantial Jfcy D,y Goods, with Hardware, Shoes, Groceries, Ecc. &c. all of which were recently purchased by one of the partners (who had every possible advantage as to price and quality) in New lork and Philadelphia, and will be dis p0Sed ot on the lowest terms for cashor in barter they will receive at fair prices, viz: Wrheat, Corn, Rye, Pork, Beeswax, Cordwood, Saw Logs, Feathers, Dried Apples, Tallow, Domestic Lin-en, Beans, Deerskins, Onions, Sec. together with all other merchantable articles, the product of home industry. MARRON c HUNTER. tC7 M. St H. now possess the Columbian Steam Mill, and will witli the requisite encouragement, continue the Store in the vicinit) of the Mill: they want to purchase immediately fifty thousand bushels cf Corn, and twenty thousand bushels of wheat, and shall j each establishment study to accommodate customers. Vincennes, Dec. 1, 1829, 42-tf. Administrator's Notice. 0t John Embrce, deceased, late o; uioson county, state of Indiana, vu person indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those hiving claims against the same, will, iu pro. pci time, present them legally authenticated, for settlement said estate is pioLab y solvent. ELISHA EMDREE, Adm May 12, 18 3?. r-Z