Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 21, Number 20, Vincennes, Knox County, 26 June 1830 — Page 2

A 'jtircd. James Gould haJ a part of the roof of his dwelling blown off, his kitclic;i and smoke house unroofed and chim ricys thrown down; Samuel Honker's house and smoke house were unroofed; the coin ctib attached 10 the tavern of Tho Jarrctt, occupied by B. C. Robinson was blown down, and one of the out buildings unrocfed. The only house in the town that entirely escaped injury, is that occupied as a store by James Steele U. Co end with the buildings destroyed, ' pearly all their contents were swept a v.?y and lost. The court house, a substantial brick building, is a heap of ruins, and Mr.( William Collier, who was buried beneath the rudbish, is dangerous rjr injured, but yet survives. The jail is' nearly level with the ground. Mts. Eubanks is not expected to recover fIrs. Coflfee is much rncnglcd and not able to move herself. Mr. Glasgow was dieadlully injured, thcugh now recov ering, and many others have received smaller wounds. The public records

are all lost, and the fragments of the buildings arc scattcrd through the country lor miles. II ASH VILLE, JUNE 3. Terrible Storm. On Monday night Ust, about 1 1 o'clock we were visited with a dreadful storm of wind and rain, accompanied with thunder and lightning. One or two houses in this town are said to exhibit maiks, supposed to be the eliccts of the lightning, which was remarkably vivid and mtense. In Kutherlord county, between Nashville and Murfre csuorough, much injury was done by the -wind Fences, trees and outbuildings were cvennrown in me neignoorhood ot bearcv s, and the cotton gin and horse initio! Mr. Jones were entirely demol ished. In Franklin, Williamson countv. we understand, great injury was done, cptcial.y to the trees. But the most serious calamity befel the town of Charlotte, in Dickson county, where the principal force of the gale, so far as we have learnt, was experienced A great proportion of the nuildings in that village were prostrated. The Court House, a substantial brick edifice two atones high, was nearly levelled with the giound. and Mr. Collier, who lodged in the upper story, was so much injured, that his life was despaired of. We undeisiand, from a traveller, who passed the night in the hotel at that place, that the scene of distress and akrrn was heart tending and indescribably awful. 5u soun as it w rioiu was uninjureu, persons rushed in from every direction, in their night clothes, and most oi them bloody it om theii own wounds or those of their friends. Several had their limbs broken, ms' of them had received some bodiiy liijoty, and all were excessively distres sed and atarmcd. ICTWe have just learned, that the tow n of Shelby vibe in Bedford county, has likewise experiei'Ced the destt uctive inilu. nee ol the -storm. Nearly half the build ngs are said to be demolished, sn eluding the Court House and Methodist Church. Several lives were los , and i. -long those killed, we undestand, is Mr. jN.wton, editor ol tne western lntelligencer. Banner. NASHVILLE, JUKE 5. Furtner Devastatior.3 of the Storm. The hurricane of which we gave some distressing accounts in our last paper, has been more destructive than any that has ever been recorded in the history ol this State Nearly o;ie half of the beau tiful ami nourishing village ot ShelbyYille, Bedford county Ten. was over thrown, and h e persons ai c said to have been destroyed by the tailing ol houses ; among them the Editor oi the ncwspapei nubns cd in that village. 1 he couit liou-c, a large and substantial two stoi y biicU building, the church, and the jail vee ah blown down. 1 here is a report that the town ol Pails Henry ccuniy, has also been destioyed We cannot ttaee it to any cerlam a- a authentic s.u se, and pray liav nit may only bu a rumor. Re-fiUtliti-i, From the Richmond Enquirer. WASHING ION COIlRRvP 'JSDFKCE. 1 o'clock. 26ih May, 1830. 4 I he Indian Bill has this moment passed, by a vote of 102 to 97. 1 coni . i. ...... . i tr atuiaic vou auu m; eounirv on mis event, it carried intoetU-ct judiciously r . rr . of whicu I nave no doubt, tue happiest consequences win result to the country, Among the gloties ot this haru fought ba'tle, it will no- be the least, that the fcoveveignty ol Georgia lias ueen, anu will be respected. Doubtless, a new era t! respect tor the Constitution ot the Unr.n, ami the liberty and happiness ot our ccntedei aey, is at hand ai d surely, those wnohavc been laithtul to the people and the Constitution, will meet their beslrevva'd in the vindication ot princi pies on which the s rengtn and union ot the counti y must alway so essentially depend. 1 his measute in relation to the Indians, must have a happy effect in tranqumzing tne Doutn, ana will be grateful to the West. 1 t o'rorX- 27A .Uaty, 1830. "The negative of the President to the Maysville rod, has just been read It is u most powerful and conclusive con stMutior.al argument, against the gene rai power ot internal improvement, comp' istng a ev iew of the course of all the pit-ctding adminuti ations, as to th-' a;) pr')prutin powcri looks to the pay iiunt;

of the deb!; discusses the connexion of the tariff and internal improvements, nnd denies r.ny necessary connexion in the systems; recommends an amendment cf the Constitution, after the debt shall have been p?id, when the people of the states can all come to the consideration of the subject, with the calmness and disinterestedr ess called for by the occasion. It is a victory, more brilliant than that of New Orleans. It is a tri. umph over the v?orst of ficssionc-sec-tional avarice. The President tkhas sav ed the Constitution at its last gasp. We are in the midst of a debate, w hat shall be done with the message whether we shall act to day or to morrow." The sensation is strong; but is is perceptible already, that the most beneficial results will be effected in the opinion of Con

gress, and the community. WASHINGTON, MAY 28th 1820. "The events ol the last two or three days, of the session cf Congress, have been highly important to the great intereats and welfare oi the nation, and cheer ing to the friends of the Constitution. 'The Indian bill, which looked to the settlement of the unpleasant subject of contention, which has long disturbed the harmony that should exist between the Federal Government and the state o Georgia, as well as to the tiue princi pies of humanity, in removing beyond the States and Territories of the U. S. that unfortunate race of men, was resis ed by the opposition to the last moment, and every manoeuvre resorted to, for the purpose cf defeating it. Alter a hard struggle, and continued sessions till a late hour, when the human irame had become exhausted, they succeeded in an adjournment; and tho friends of ihebill considered it almnst n Inst. Thr mnrn ing after, however, the opponents were brought to a direct vote upon the ques tion, and it was earned by a majority ot five. "Tho purpose of the opposition in general, could not be mistaken. Con nectsd with Mr. Clay's speech in Kentucky, the early part of the winter, on the Colonization subject, and the reiteration of the same sentiments, by the Boston coalition papers, they hoped to keep up the excitement which these two subjects are naturally calculated to produce, to thwart the administration in their views of policy, and to drive them to an ex tren.ity with the Southern states, in con sequence cf the operation of laws, which the Indians. The President, throuch out the whole of this scene, preserved a firmness, and equanimity, and equilibri urn, that never failed him upon any try ing occasion. He gave them to under stand that he had done his duty to the nation, and that his friends had done theirs, and the responsibility should res where it belonged, upon their heads, whatever might be the consequences "There was another rcaaon with the greater part of the opposition, for the roust pursued by them. The Maysville road was still before the President, and they had fearful anticipations of its re jection by him. And this road some ot his nretended friends held in terrorcm, with the hope of driving him from his settled purpose and convictions. But here he was equally fiimand decisive in his chaidcter resolved to throw himself upon his country, and not upon a party when great ptinciplts were in volvcd, considering his personal popu iarily s nothing, compared with the safety of the Republic! In his devotion to the public eood, separated from all private-view, he has in this instance given an evidence, which should claim for him, by every true friend of the Consti tution, the highest possible gratitude I he biil was returned yesterdav, with his objections, in which he took an able v iew of the subject, both as it rcgaidsits c oristituuetiality and expediency, which cannot fail to sink deep into the hearts ol the people seeing the corruption of the times, brought upon us by the operation of the system, as it has been carried on and from which he is desirous of purg ing the nation. And, although vse may not agree with him piecisely, in everv opinion submitted, and Mr. Jefferson's -onduci can be placed upon giound rath er different from that which he has oc cupied for him, there is, nevertheless, much cause of congratulation to the friends of the Constitution, and of state I . . .1 . I I. . I . 1. . . - f . I rights, rnai ne nas auvanceu mus iar in restoring the Government to Us ongi r.al republican principles "Yesterdav, a confidential communi cation was made to the House of He present3tivcs respecting a favorable arrangement with the British Government, of our trade with its West India Colonies, that is expected by the next anival, and requiting an act of Congress, dut ing the recess, to authorize the Prcsi dent to issue his proclamation declaring the fact upon such an event. A bill was accordingly r eported, and passed by the House, ptoviding for the contingency, but as a joint rule of the Houses, requires the legislative action ot each bo dy, in all measures originating therein, to be confined to the day preceding the three last, some difficulty may present itself, as the Senate had adjourned before its reception, which, according to former usage, would exclude it. Mr. Webster moved the adjournment, no doubt, with the view ot preventing any further action upon important measures, ami to defeat the salt bill, which was ex pected, ;inl actually passed the House ct Representatives the same day. There

is likewise a rule of the Senate, requir ing a bill to be read three different times, on three successive days, which it will be in the power of any one member to enforce, and thereby defeat these important measures from the House cf He prescntatives, unless a suspension of the

joint rule, respecting the legislative character of the three last days of the session; should take place. com muxicatf.d. Steam Explosions Prf.vknted. MR lULL'S P.iTEXT. The great loss of lies, and the dreadful laceiaticns sufTcred by passengers from the explosion of engines in the steam boats, have excited such appre hensions that numbci s are deterred from aviling themselves of steamboat conveyance, nnd those who are necessitated to go in thcrn, pass their time in constant alarm. Our correspondents ought to know that a foreigne (the agent) is applying for a patent in which he demonstrates ihe impossibility of an explosion. But our narrow minded policy only grants patents to natives, or to these who have resided two years in the United States New what shadow of benefit is it to the country that a Patentee should l'C compelled to remain amongst us tor two years, before he can be permitted to do what will afford us infinitely more advantage than himself If the applicant, above alluded to, can prove what he asserts, our Congress ought not to l esi ate one moment to grant him a patent ; but should even add a re ward. We are all most anxious to hear that his patent divulges the important desideratum. There are other advantages offered by the applicant, aa pe culiar to Mr. Hall's invention. 1st. That it renders Anthracite coal applica ble to steam engines, and uselul for all other purposes where great heat is re 1 quired, such as distilling, si gu refining, &c. 2nd, I hat it etiects a veiy great sav ing in the quantities of fuel (of any des criitionj requiicd to produce a given imount of heat, 3d, 1 hat the apparatu occupies a spaco ot less than one sixth the ordinary space required by steam en ines ot equal power, and is therefore ol great importance to steam navigation, ail roads, &c. 4th, That Bolton arid Watt's, and other engines now in use, can, c. a small expense be so altered as to possess the advantages of Mr. Hall's. 1 hese, however, aie minor considera lions when we advert to the shocking accidents to which, thousands are now xposed. Wo hope that Congiess will not delay a single day in obtaining us this great improvement. U. S. Tel. May 11, 1030. Geological Curiosity. A few weeks s. nee, says the Rutherfordton Spectator, while the workmen were employed in aking out the "grit from one of the pits in the Harris Mine, now owned bv Messrs. J c J E. Patton, three posts were discovered just at the top of the slate formation, and bt low the stratum of flint rocks which contains the gold. These posts were sunk perpendicular in the slate, and about four feet from each other, in a triangular position. The posts were dug up and examined, and found to bo of post oak timber, about four feet long and ten inches in diame tcr; the lower ends of the posts were sharpened, while the upper evidently ap peared to be sawed off transversely; in the sides were mortise holes, together with the maiks of an axe, too apparent to be mistaken. From the position in which these posts were found it would cem that thev had formed the legs of a tude table or bench at some foimcr period. As a proof that no modern cause could have placed them where they have now been lound, the ground is elevated and near the creek, and beneath any alluvial deposites of soi'; yet when and by whom they were placed, must for the present remain a subject of philosophi cal inquiry and speculation. At manv other mines sticks of timber and logs hav e been found, in and on the slate for mation, together with a variety ot arti clcs, formed by the hand of art, such as Indian pottery, Indian army points (made ot flint,) and pieces of wood in vat ions shapes. A 'crth Carolina Star. Locusts The Hutherfordton Spec tator says, the number ol locusts tha h3c made their appearance in that country and those adjoining it to the east and south, has nevci been equalled since the recollection ot the oldest citizens Lveiy nee top, literally, has its swarm while every sound ol the woods and every tunelul melody of the forest, is hush cd and drowned in the hollow, unharmo nious din of those ill boding, unvvcl come visi'rmts A'orth Carolina Sta ro& SALE, The ILLIA'OIS HOTEL, situated in the town of Law renceville, near the centre of the town. It is a laree frame buikling containing five rooms below stairs and two above, with a large two story porch running the whole front of the house Also, attached to the same, a good kitchen, smoke house, dairy, woikshop, and a large stable, cornciib, Sec. also a garden. With this property will be sold, all the household and Kitchen furniture in tact, every thing thereunto belonging. Terms will be liberal; persons are invited to call and judge for themselves. 17-tf A. S. BADOLLET. Lawrence villc, May, 24, 1 830.

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finm: subscribers arc now oncur II in the new Store on Market-street, next door to Mcssrt. Uurtch Ec 11b ... .. ' bkkd, a large assortment of substantial and fancy Dry Goods, with Hardware, Cutlery, Quecnswarc, ulasswarc. Hats, Shoes, Giocerics, kc. Uc. all of which were recently purchased by one of the partners (who had ctcry possible advantatrcas to price and quality ) in Iew York and Philadelphia, and will be di posed of on the lowest terms for cash; or in barter they will receive at fair prices, viz: Wheat, Corn, Rye, Perk, Beeswax, Cordvvood, Saw Logs, l eathcrs, Dried Apples, Tallow, Domestic Lin en, Beans, Deerskins, Onions, Sec. together with all other merchantable articles, the prcduct of home industry. MARRON U HUNTER. TT M. Sc II. now possess the Co lumbian Steam Mill, and will with the requisite encouragement, continue the Store in the vicinity of the Mill: they want to purchase immediately fifty thousand bushels of Cnrn, and twenty thousand bushels of wheat, and shall at each establishment study to accommolate customers. Vinccnnes, Dec 1, 1829, 42-tf. BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. f ffMIE subscriber JL continues to rnrrv nrv t Krwp w business in his new biick shop, oppo site the Catholic Church, and ad joining the Cotton Factory of Reynolds and Bonner, where all who call may be accommodated with the test cast steel Axes, Ploughs of every description, and Waggon complete, constantly cn hand, and for sale, customers work done in the best manner, and on the shorest notice. JOHN B. DUNNING. Vincennes, June 10, 1830. tf. HATS, Made & Sold, by It. P. PRICE. (VlNCENNBS, JNDIANJ,) fl N the house lately occupied by ii Jamks Sc McARTHun, as an Iron store, on Secoi trectt one door above Market street The prices of hats in general, are for Beaver - 10 j Fine Roram S5 Fine Caatort 3 n Coarse do - 6 Hats made in the shops here, are in general, much superior to those imorted from the Eaitern states, for the atter are made of the coarsest wool, and naped with rabit fur the farmers would find it to their interest, at least 25 per cent, to purchase from the man ufacturers. I pledge myself that my Hats shall be made in the best manner, of superior stuff, and in the most Fash ionable style. RICHARD P. PRICE. February, 1829. 2-tf Y3PORK, COILY W QJTS will be re ceivedin exchange for Hats. R. P. P. " NOTICE. fAVING purchased the right cf making and vending within Knox county, Pinkham mosher s Washing Machine, for scouring and washing

clothes, any person wishing to purchase engaged in the Indian trade for the niforcan have them on trial, and if not ap- m"m acquired.

proved, may be returned. I have also on hand and intend keeping, a supply of Cabinet Ware ot the best quality; will also do Carpenter's and Joiner's work at the most reduced prices JOHN moore; May 1st, 1850. 12-ly. LAND FOR SALS. 'B'ME Subscriber will give a bargain H in 400 acres of land, No. 231, ad ditional donation, in the neighborhood of Abram holhngsv.orth, an indisputable title will be given a description of the land, its advantageous situation, Sec. is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will examine for himself. N. SMITH. October 24, 1029. 37-tf TOBACCO FACTO It Y. ip. WILLIAM G. FOULKSre1 JL spectfully informs the citizens of Vincennes, and the Western country generally, that he has commenced the Manufactory of Tobacco, in all its vari ous branches; and can furnish segars or tobacco of all kinds, either wholesale 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 J. B. CONNELLY. i Clock and Watch-Maker, HAS commenced business in the house belonging to Wilson Lagow, on Water street, Vincennes, Ind. where he is prepared to execute orders of all kinds, in his line, with neatness, accuracy and despatch. N. B. The highest price will be given for old gold and silver. June 5, 1830. ' 17-6t

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f" K,lLLL 11 uu A X i 7VTTTT? A TrVD f i m b i1 l i i i ii n " j.. f' tle corner cf Market and St Jf cend streets, have on hand for sale. a large and general assortment 6f Tir and Sheet Iron ware, which they offer at reduced prices. Tinware will be sold wholesale and retail upenadvantapeous terms to purcnasers. Vinccnnes, October, 24, 1829. 37-i TOMLIKSON & ROSS, MAVE just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a larcrc and per cril assortment of MERCHANDIZE At their old Stand on Market street, w hich they arc determined to offer on the lowest terms, for cash. Vincennes, May 18, 1830. l5-3m Salt in exchange for WHEAT, RYE OR CORN. J HAVE a few barrels of a!t which I w ill barter for Wheat, Ile or Corn, If livercd cither in Lnw renccvillc or Yiiir conne JOHN C. KEILEY. JuneCith, 1S30. is-tf SAFETY M. HONE, irr D.L continue to attend to Watch Y Y Repairing and the Silversmith's business at the late stand. All orders will be executed with despatch, and at the shortest notice. June 5, 1820. 17-tf. PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUESCRIP7I0N, A TOPOGRAriUCAL MAP OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. flHE subscribers, having been ccr.cernX ed in the publication of this work, re spectfully inform the citizons cf this State, and the public, that they have made arrangements to insure its speedy publication. onie nmy have come to the conclusion thac its publication was entirely abandoned, in ! consequence of its not appearing at the time expected by Us author; hence, we deem it proper to say, for the satisfaction of these who may have manifested a disposition to patronize it, that the delay was occasioned entirely by circumstances beyond the con trol ot its author. I he undertaking is one which requires more labor, and necessarily incurs greater expense, than many arc aware of, or than the author at first anticipated. The delay, however, will afford the publisher an opportunity of presenting much new and interesting matter, which has been brought about by the late session of the General Assembly, which will, in some measure, make the delay rather ad vantageous, than otherw ise. Suffice it to say, thei, that the work is progressing, anil will be completed as soon as a due regard to correctness will permit. vv e deem it unnecessary to beg the patronagc of cur fellow citizens to this work, as we feel confident (from the patronace alrea dy received) they will take a pleasure in giving it their support, especially when they consider it is the production cf their own, and not of another state. To those w ho have not had an opportunity of examining the Manuscript, we would say, that itwas presented to the members cf the Legislature.at their session of 1829, and pronounced to be correct, and as an evidence, we refer to their signatures on the pr ospectus, or to the Representatives themselves, residing in the different sections cf the State. Great pains have been taken to obtain correct information in relaton to the North par t ot the State; and we are much lrtdebted to those gentlemen who have long been. Mr ... YV .flifT r r- r- nt: v w character as an encraver is well known to the public; wc may, therefore, say the work will be executed ina stylo not inferior to any in the United States. CONTENTS AND CONDITIONS. This map will contain a raritty cf useful and interesting matter, not usually published in maps. It will shew the Indian, and County boundaries the Scats of justice and other towns the surveys as registered in the several land offices the location cf the several Indian tribes, their villages, Lr.d the number of their inhabitants Comberland Road State Roads Wabash CanalWater courses the Form of Government of the State Fact of the Country Soil Prairies Antiquities and an inteiesting table showing the quantity of 1st, d and 3d rate land in each county the number cf inhabitants Lawyers Doctors Mei chants Printing Offices Mills-Machinery, cc. The whole to be neatly executed on copperplate, handsomely embellished with a view ot the FALLS OF OHIO. It will be neatly executed on a fine sheet of paper, (2 J feet by 3J in size.) handsomely ct-lcrcd, varnished and mounted. Price S4 CO. The scale will be nine miles to the inch. IT Any person procuring six subscribers, and becoming responsible for the same, will be entitled to a copy of the work. Pest Masters, Prine ters, and the agent for the Miami Times, are requested to interest themselves in getting subscribers. Persons who procure subscribers are requested to send a list of them to the Publishers by the first of June next. THOMAS J. EVANS. JOHN SCOTT. Logansport, Feb. 1H30. 6 Hags ! Hags ! Hags ! CASH, or WORK, will be given for any quantity of clean Linnen ir Cotion KACk at the wesstr sun office. INDENTURES for Apprentices for sale at this ollicc.