of the congress of the United States, and
that the inhabitants of these provinces
will be relieved from the state or uncer
tainty and doubt, which at this moment
must necessarily prevail.
In the organization of the present tem
porary government, and in its execution,
I have kept steadilv in view the securing
to the inhabitants of the Floridas all the
privileges and immunities guaranteed to
them by the treaty The principal of
these, is the protection of their persons,
property and religion, until they shall be
incorporated into the union, and become
entitled to all the privileges and immuni
ties of citizens of the U. States. In per
forming this import.uU part of my func
tions, I have endeavored to pursue the
spirit of our political institutions. I have
made no discrimination of persons, my
house has been surrounded by no guards,
no one has been kept at a distance by re
pulsive formalities, all have had free ad
mittance, and found a ready ear, when
they required my aid for the protection
of their rights. The American govern
ment, at the same time that it is the freest,
is perhaps the strongest in the world ;
because, the most wealthy and most pow
erful in society, arc as weak in opposition
to it, as the most humble and obscure. It
knows no distinction between an ex-governor
and a peasant. In the course of
my short administration, one case has un
fortunately occurred, which required the
exertion of that authority which is no
respecter of persons That the necessi
ty should have existed has occasioned me
pain, and regret ; and especially as it has
been misunderstood by some of the in
habitants of this country, from a want of
a sufficient acquaintance with the facts of
the case as well as with the character
and principles of our government. It
was my duty under the treaty, exercising
the government in the Floridas, to secure
to the inhabitants all the evidence of their
right of property. The improper con
duct of the captain general of Havanna,
in withholding documents or archives of
this nature, from an agent expressly sent
to receive them, increased the necessity
of vigilance on my part. It was made
known to me by satisfactory evidence,
that there were documents of this charac
ter in the hands of an individual here, and
that these documents were necessary to
establish the light of properly in this
country The fact ascertained, my duty
was clear, and no alternative was left me.
That individual was ordered to surrender
them, so that in pursuance of the second
article of the treaty, and of my proclama
tion, the inhabitants might be secured in
their right of property. The individual
thus ordered to deliver them, instead of
obeying as he ought the commands of the
government under which he was protec
ted, and which could know no superior,
excepting the congress or president of
the United States, shifted them into the
hands of the-person who lately adminis
tered the government of this province,
and who had been authorised by the cap
tain general of Cuba to surrender the
country agreeably to the stipulations of
the treaty. This person, whether trom
misapprehension, or from worse motives,
considered himself not responsible for
any act of his to the government of the
Floridas, and appeared entirely insensible
to the impropriety of not having made a
delivery of these document of his oivn ac
cord. Whatever diplomatic privileges he
might have been entitled to, these privi
leges had ceased upon the surrender of
this country, and he was then not known
to me, or recognized as having any other
rights than those of a common individual.
It was not enough for him to consider him
self a public agent for the king of Spain,
and reside here for the purpose of trans
acting ofuVia! business with the agents of
the United States, but it was necessary
that he should have made known the ob
ject and purpose of his stay ; had he done
so, he would have been informed at once
by me, that my own functions having
ceased as commissioner, no one but the
president of the U. States had any power
to jrive him permission to remain here as
a diplomatic agent enjoying the privileges
of a foreign mhvster. The natural con
sequences of his conduct are too well
known, and need not be detailed. With
the exception of this solitary instance, I
feel the utmost confidence in saying, that
nothing has occurred, notwithstanding the
numerous cases in which I have been call
id upon to interpose iny authority, either
in a judicial or executive capacity, to oc
casion anv thimr like distrust, discontent,
or want of confidence, and I cheerfully
t ke this occasion to express my satisfac
tion with the peaceful, obedient and or
derly conduct of all those whose alle
iri. ir.ee has been transferred to the United
States by the cession of the country. It
is true, a recent occurrence connected
with the one referred to, has compelled
me to take measures I conceived neces
sary for the character, dignity and harmo
ny of the government I administer, nnd
which at the same time were the mildest
the circumstances would admit. I allude
to the conduct of a number of the Span
ish officers remaining here after the ces
sion without my permission, but which
would certainlr not have been withheld
from them so' long as they demeaned
themselves respectfully to the existing
-authorities, and refrained from any lm
proper interference with the measures cf
the government. This respect is due
from foreign officers in all countries -their
situation is materially different from
that of other aliens, and their conduct
ouht therefore to be more circumspect.
In the United States those are severely
punished, who arc guilty of writing in a
libellous manner of proceedings in courts
of justice. For what tends to bring the
judiciary into disrepute, shakes the pub
lic confidence in that part of the govern
ment, that is looked upon as the most sa
cred depository of individual rights.
Hence in both these points of view, with
out noticing the singular conduct of the
Spanish officers acting as if they consid
ered themselves a distinct and separate
body an imfitrium in imperio they were
guilty of great indiscretion and impropri
ety, in publishing a most indecent libel
against the judicial proceedings of the
highest tribunal in the Floridas. Had I
consulted my personal feelings, having
entertained a favorable opinion of some of
them, and enmity to none, I should h ive
been disposed to have suffered the act to
sink into oblivion. I ut the dignity and
honor of the government forbade that
conduct so outrageous should pass unno
ticed. I might appeal to those very per
sons and ask what would be the conse
quences if a bind of American officers
should ofTer such an insult to the govern
ment of a Spanish Province ? But the in
habitants cf the Floridas may rest assur
ed, that whatever may be the impropriety
or imprudence of some, it will have no
effect upon my feelings towards the rest
the innocent will not be confounded
with the guilty, and all will continue to
experience the same protection and res
pect for their rights, which has heretofore
been extended, provided they demean
themselves with that propriety which be
comes every good citizen and subject ;
and should any of them under the influ
ence of momentary passion, or feeling, be
dissatisfied with the measures I have pur
sued, on a return of their sober judgment,
I feel confident they will be compelled to
approve.
Considerations of a personal nature,
and the situation cf my familv, requiting I
my absence from these provinces lor a
short period, I make known that in the
mean time, the government of Fast Flor
ida is placed under the charge and direc
tion of J. W. D. Worthington, Fsq. Sec
retary for the same, and that cf West
Florida under Col. George Walton, Sec
retary thereof. Fach of these gentlemen
are clothed with all the powers appertain
ing to the governors under the late gov
ermcnt of Spain, and subject to such in
structions as thev may respectively re
ceive from the President of the United
States through nic. They are charged
faithfully to protect and maintain all the
citizens and inhabitants of whatsoever de
scription in the Scud provinces in the
peaceful enjoyment of all their rights,
privileges and immunities, secured to
them under the late treaty with Spain, and
under the constitution of the United Slates
so far as the same is applicable. I have
instructed them promptly to punish the
violators of the law, and to require of all
that allegiance to the government, en
joined by my proclamation issued on tak
ing possession of the country.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Cov. of th Floridas, Lie. Jc.
Pensacola, Sept. 6, 1821.
Tuesday, .vor. 20, i82i.
TUP GKYEItAL ASSEMBLY
Of this State comened at Raleigh yes
terday. The eyes of the West are direc
ted, with no little solicitude, to the results
of this meeting. The western people an
ticipate nothing in their favor from the
majority; but they expect that their rep
resentatives will do justice to their feel
ings, and not hesitate to make known their
determination.
The subject of a Convention will again
be brought forward, and, as a matter of
course, receive the unqualified rejection
of the East. But it is hoped they will so
far condescend as to permit it to be deba
ted, and not hurry it off, as at the last ses
sion, as though it scattered pestilence
around, or as if its mere discussion would
cause the capitol to totter to its base. If
the claims of the West are as shallow as
they are represented to be, the East need
not fear to meet them ; and if they are as
just and undeniable as the West assert,
even then the East need not fear: for
right, it is well known, stands but a poor
chance, when opposed to might.
But while we expect nothing from the
Legislature, we do expect much from the
western members. The opportunity they
will have of consulting together, should
not be neglected. They know the impor
tance of obtaining the unequivocal expres
sion of the will of the people on the sub
ject of a Convention ; and they are sensi
ble that means must be used, that a plan
must be devised, to do this. The West
expect their Representatives to do their
duty, not only in the Legislature, but
out of it : tint they will do it, we have not
the smallest doubt.
We shall from time to time give an ac
count of the proceedings of the Legisla
ture, as we receive them.
Don Joaquin dc Anduaga was presented
on Wednesday last to the President, by
the Secretary of State, when he delivered
his credential letters, and was received by
the President, as Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary from Spain.
Wat. Intel.
rim
Dcatli, like an overlowing at ream,
Sweeps us avtau our life's a dream.'
DIED,
At her father's residence, near Mock's Ville,
Rowan county, N. C. on the 10th instant, Miss
IIetset Powell, in the sixteenth year of her
age, daughter of Col. Ransome and Patsy Powell.
Im the death of Miss Powell, her young friends
and acquaintances have to deplore the loss of a
discreet, cheerful and amiable associate. In the
domestic circle, her loss will be especially and
deeply felt: as a daughter and sister, she dis
charged her duties with fidelity, cheerfulness
and affection. It will he long, very long, before
those who were connected with her in these re
lations can restrain the sympathetic tear....altho'
they trust and believe she is happy.
Communicate J.
fay ettey ilia: prices curuiwt.
CORKKCTF.I WEEKLY.
merchandize. Qiunti Fro" 'Vor
rated. It. L. J J. C
Racon lb. 8 sj
Beef, mess ... 78
fresh - 4 5
Beeswax - - - 31 32
Brandy, Cog. - - gal. 2 50 3
Peach - - 6 J 65
Apple - 42 47
Butter lb. 15 20
Coffee .32 35
Com bush. 50 60
Cotton, Upland - - 100 lb. 15 15 25
Flour, superfine - bbl. 5 50 6
fine ... 5
Flax szed - - - - bush. 1 5
Gin, Holland - - - gal. 1 1 25
Northern - - 60 70
Hog's lard - - - lb. 8 9
Iron, Swedish - - 100 lb. 5 50 6
English - - 5 6
Lead lb. 9 10
Molasses - - - - gal. 30 35
Oats bush. 35 40
Pork 100 lb. 4 50 5
Potatoes, Irish - - bush. none
Hum, Jamaica, 4th proo1 gal. 1 25 1 35
W. Island, 4th do. 90 1
do. 3d do. 85 90
New-England 45 50
Itice 100 lb. 4 5
Salt, Turks-Island - bush. 85 90
Liverpool ground 90 1
Steel, German - - lb. 18 20
blistered - - 12 14
Sugar, Muscovado - 100 lb. ;10 11
Loaf - - - lb. 22 25
Tea, Young Hyson - 1 12A 1 25
Hyson - - - 1 20 1 40
Imperial - - 1 75 2
Gunpowder - 1 50 1 75
Tobacco, leaf - - 100 lb. 4 4 25
manufactured lb. 8 15
Tallow 14 15
Wheat .... bush. 90 1
Whiskey - - - - gal. 40 41
SaWsbuvy cmemy.
OWING to circumstances beyond the control
of the Trustees, the Examination cf the
Pupils of this institution will be on an earlier
day than usual. It will commence on .Monday,
the 3d, and close on Wednesday, the 5th day of
December next.
Parents and Guardians are respectfully invited
i to attend. The next session wdl commence on
.ll)iiua, me 4 111 u jauu.in.
Bv order. T. L. COWAN. Sec' v.
November 19, 1821.
!wt77
THE subscriber offers for sale the following
property, viz : a Store and Dwelling-house,
situated at the north corner of the court-house ;
the house is large, and well calculated both for
a Store and Tavern. Two lots adjacent to the
Bank ; on the front lot there is a tolerably good
dwelling-house with these I would dispose of
three or four lots, quite convenient, which, to a
person disposed to keep a Public House, would
render it one of the most eligible situations in
town. 500 acres of Land, part cf which is with
in one mile south of the court-house ; I am dis
posed to divide this land (which can conveniently
be done) to suit purchasers. 152 acres, two
miles north of Salisbury, called Yarbro's Mead
ows. 202 acres, about four miles north of town ;
this tract is all woodland, and well timbered.
Also, my plantation, called Merrell's Place, ad
joining the Bridge, on the north side, consisting
of one tract cf 330 acres ;
one do. 229
one do. 270 829 acres.
The whole or any part of the above property
I will dispose of for approved notes, at nine and
twelve months, negotiable at the Bank, if appli
cation be made by the 1st of January next.
MOSES A. LOCKE.
Acrember 12, 1821. 6wtSl
OF the various kinds commonly in use, for sale
at the Office cf the Western Cahomnhv
DISSOLUTrOxV.
t
THE Copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm of Pariah, JlEUer &f Co. was dis
solved on the first day of July last. All those
indebted to said firm, will make immediate pay
ment to D. Parish Sc. Co. who are duly authori
sed to settle the business of said firm.
DANIEL PARISH,
WM. S. MILLER,
PARISH, IIOLBROOK & Co.
C trpavt ner sly
The subscribers have formed a connexion,
under the firm of D. Parish &? Co. and will con
tinue the business of Parish, Miller &. Co. at their
old stand, No. 56, (late 97,) Broad-street, where
they are now opening
250 packages Dry Goods.
Comprising the best and most extensive assort
ment ever offered in this city, viz.
WooWcns.
6 cases Dent's super blue and black LONDON
CLOTHS
6 do West of England do do
10 bales Yorkshire blue and black
5 do do brown, mixt and olive
4 do 7-4 do saved list blue
10 do 6-4 blue, mixt and brown
3 do double milled drab
5 do 6-4 double milled do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
4 cases super blue and black London Cassimeres
4 do do Coronation and drab mixt do do
4 do common blue, black and mixt do do
3 bales 6-1 and 7-4 Flushings and Lion Skins
2 do 6-4 and 7-1 mixt and drab Rath Coatings'
4 do mixt Satinets
10 do white Welch Plains
3 do blue, mixt and drab do
5 do 7-4 and 8-4 London Dufnl Blankets
4 do 6-4 Bristol do saddle do
3 do 8-4, 9-4, 10-4, 11-4, and 12-1 double Rose
Blankets
5 do 23, 3, 21, and 1 Point Blankets
4 do super white Flannels
4 do red, yellow and green Flannels
2 do 6-4 and 7-4 Green Hocking Baize
6 do plain black and assorted Bombazetts
0 do figured do do do
1 case 6-4 super French black Bombazeens
2 cl) women's black and slate Worsted Hose
2 do mixt and white Lambs Wool half do
2 bales super Caroline Plaids.
Cotton Goo&s.
40 cases assorted light and dark CALICOES,
new patterns
5 do 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics
3 do 4-4 and 6-4 Jaconet do
2 do 6-4 figured and striped do
2 do 4-4 rich tambored Mull Muslin
2 do 4-1 plain Mull Mull do
1 do 6-4 rich colored and stripe do
3 do 4-4 and 6-1 plain Rook do
3 do do do figured do do
4 tlo do do plain and figured Lenoes
2 do rich Tan. bored Robes
2 do white and colored Cravats
J 2 do 3-4 Garment Dimity
, 2 tlo 6-4 Cambric do
3 do 6-4 super Apron Checks, new patterns
4 tlo 6-4 super Carlisle Ginghams
2 do 6-1 do Plaid do
2 do 4-1 do do do
2 do 6-4 super Manchester do
2 do super Marseilles Vestings
1 do 7-3 Cotton Uedtick
3 do lilue Romal and Madras Ilandkfs.
1 do blue twilled liandana
2 do Mapt Cambric pocket
do
do
2 do 4-4 and 6-4 rich Chintz Shawls
2 do 4-4 undressed Cotton Shirtings
2 do 4-4 patent steam loom do
2 do women's white and slate Cotton Hose
1 do white Cotton half Hose
2 do Holts' 3 cord Cotton Rails, No. IS to 90.
TAwcn Gcm&s.
7 cases 7-8 and 4-4 IRISH LINENS
rt
o
o
o
1
1
do 3-4 Room do do
do 7-8 Long Lawns
do 5-4 Irish Sheetings
do 3-4 do Diaper
1 do 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, S-4 and 10-4 Tabling Diaper
1 do 3-4 Rlack Linens
3 do assorted Linen Cambrics
2 do do do Cambric Ilandkfs.
4 do Linen Thread, No. 10 to 25
o
r
1
o
1
O
cases heavy Itlack Sinchcws
do heavy Rlack Sarsnets
do changeable Sinchcws
do Mack Silk Handkerchiefs
do Damask Silk do
do rich Plaid Sarsnets, 18 yards
4 do colored Canton Crapes
4 do black do do 12 pieces
2 do black French do
2 do best blue, black and asserted Italian Silk
3 do do do do do India do
1 do green and white Florence
1 do Very rich figured Satin, assorted colors
1 do assorted Silk Rraid
4 do super Flag Handkerchiefs
2 do English black and white Silk Gloves
1 do 6-4 and 7-4 Levantine Shawls
2 do 7-4 and 8-4 Crape Shawls
2 do colored and black Crape Dresses
4 do do do do Mantles
"Domestic Goods.
15 bales No. 1 Room Walthani Sheetings
o
5
5
5
do 2 do tlo do
do do do Shirtings
do No. 1, white do Sheetings
do 2 do do do
tlo 6-4 do do do
15 do 3-4 Rrown Shirtings
5 do do Lippet 1'IaiUs
5 do 3-4 Lippet Stripes.
03 The above Goods, together with a great
variety not mentioned, will be sold by the piece
or package, at a small advance from the original
cost, for cash or town acceptances. Merchants in
town or country, will find it their interest to call
and examine the assortment.
DANIEL PARISH,
JASPER CORNING,
PARISH, HOLBROOKE Co.
Charleston, Oct. 2, 1 82 1 . 4wt79
St'U IlOTSC.
STRAYED from the subscriber, in Salisbury,
on Friday, the Sth instant, a dark bay I lorse,
between two and three years old, whh a small
white spot in his face ; no other mark recollec
ted. He is a heavy, well made horse, and toler
ably large. A suitable reward will be given to
anv one who will apprehend said horse, and gve
information to the subscriber, so that be may
obtain him again.
JAMES ROSEBOROCGII.
7??trn Cturifj. .V;r. 14, 1831. 3 76r
XiOllgS Ycyy$.
XALSE reports having, by some means, got
. into circulation, respecting the rates at my
Ferry on the Yadkin river, five miles from Sails-,
bury, I take this method to inform the public, that
they are as follows, viz :
For a four wheel carriage of pleasure, forty
cents.
For a gig, twenty-five cents.
For a Dearborn or Yankee wagon, with two
horsjs, twenty-five cents : The same with
one horse, twenty cents.
For a loaded wagon and team, forty cents.
For a two horse wagon, loaded, thirty cents.
For an empty wagon, twenty-five cents.
Man ami horse, six and a quarter cents: foot-
mnn, five cents.
The best of br:-ts av.d the most punctual at
tendance will at all times be kept at the ferrv.
Travellers can be accommodated in the best
manner the country affords, and on reasonable,
terms, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber,
one mile from the river.
ALEXANDER LONG, sen.
JKovcmber 16, U?22. 3 76
Instate ot! ayt. 3om Held.
ON the Sth of January will commence the
sale of the real and personal estate of the
late Capt John Reid, and continue from dav to
day, until the whole is sold. The real estate con
sists of the well known establishment called the
Catawba Springs, with the plantation and lands
attached. The personal property consists of a
number of very valuable Negroes, various kinds
of farm stock, household furniture, &c. The
terms, which will be accommodating, will be
made known on the dav of sale.
JOHN REID, ?
ALEX. McCORKLE, -ecfor.
Auvenber 19, 1321. 7wt82
IVwnavfay iVcgi?ocs.
TAKEN UP, and committed to the jail of
Rowan county, N. C. on the Sth instant, two
negro men, Philip and Jack. Philip is about 23
years of age, of a yellow complexion, stout made,
had on, when committed, no clothes but a pair
of pantaloons and a shirt ; says he is under the
care of Nathan Gist and Joseph Gist, who live
on Tyger River, nine miles from Union Court
House, So. Ca. Jack says he belongs to Miles
Ferguson, in Lawrence District, S. C. on Dun
can's Creek. He is about 18 years of age, has
a large scar above the right knee, occasioned by
a burn ; had on a northern homespun coat, and
check pantaloons. Jack says his master lives
about 18 miles from Lawrence C. H. and about
20 from Union C. H. T he owners of said negroes
are requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, and receive their negroes.
6wtSl WILLIAM HOWARD,
Jailor, lio-tvan, J. C.
Salisbury, Vv. 19, 1821.
SIGN" OP
THE RISING SUN,
CORNER OF KIXG AS'.O SOClETr STREETS,
CHARLESTON, S. C.
FT! HE subscriber respectfully informs
Sl his acquaintances, and the public
generallv, that the above well known
establishment, formerly kept by Mr. ROBERT
HOYCE, has recently been considerably enlar
ged, and is furnished in the most comfortable
manner for the accommodation of BOARDERS.
It contains upwards of sixty rooms. Families
can be furnished with private apartmeiits.
The Columbia and Augusta Stage-Office is kept
at this house.
0CjNew Stables have been built for the use
of the house, which will be provided with trusty
and attentive Ostlers. 6wt79
CHARLES H. MIOT.
Charleston, S. C. Oct. 1st, 1821.
Slate o VoYt-Ca.Yoma,
ROWAN COUNT V.
Superior Court of L.aiv, October Tertn, 1821.
Rcth Harms'
vs. Petition for Divorce.
Jonx Hatirisj
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
that the defendant in this cause is not an
inhabitant of the state, it is Ordered, that publi
cation be made four weeks in the Western Caro
linian, that unless he appear at the next term of
the Superior Court of Law to be held for the
county of Rowan, at the court-house in Salisbury,
on the second Monday after the fourth T.Ionday
in March next, and answer said petion, it will be
set for hearing exparte. Witness, Alexander
Frohock, Clerk of said Court, at office, the 2nd
Mondav after the 4th Mondav in September,
Anno Domini 1S21. 4wt79
ALEX. FROHOCK, C. S. C.
Cavitiow
A LL persons are forbidden to trade for a note
j. against me, in amount about g 10, held by
Rett Grimes, as I have paid the fellow more than
the amount of said note.
HENRY ALLT.MONG.
Salisbury, Vov. 19, 1821. 3wt78
Testate ot TXettamm Toes.
THE subscriber having, at the last Court of
Pleas for the county of Cabarrus, obtained
Letters Testamentary and qualified as Executor
to the Last Will and Testament of Bexjamiv
Tonrs, earnestly requests all those indebted to
the estate to make immediate payment, or they
will indiscriminately find their papers in the
hands of officers. Those having demands against
the estate will present them, duly authenticated
as the law directs.
J. L. BEARD, Executor.
October 29, 1821. 2wt76
Committed, to 3ai,
ON the 24th cf September, a runaway negro
n.an, who calk himself DICK, and says he
belongs to Haynes Morgan, who lives near the
Shallow Ford of the Yadkin. He appears to be
about 25 vears of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high,
black couiplcxion, and stammers some little when
lie talks. The owner is requested to pay char
ges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt
with as the law directs.
JOHN M'GUIRE, Jailor.
JMorganton, Burke Co. A. C.
October 23, 1821.
S
( I P
Xoiice.
L S I intend removing in aevv days, from my
residence in Salisbury, to the Cheraw Hill.
S. C. hoping to solicit the favor of n.y creditors
for a further indulgence, by pledgirg myself,
fS!tebvrir, r'ox - 12, 1821
m
trom the prospects I have in view, t win te atie
to discharge all the just demands that mav come
a-ainst me. C P- PEAT 3 3N,
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