Star.
London, England, 1810-08-03 00:00:00

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GER MANI EMIGRANTS:
It is now a little more than five years, since a
number of German families, styling themselves 4, the
Harmony Society," went to the United States, with
the•view of forming a distinct settlement. They soon
planted themselves in the wilderness of Butler Coun-
ty, in the north-western corner of Pennsylvania. The
following account of the origin and progress of their
settlement is copied from the Mirror, a paper Rub-
lished in the neighbourhood of this frugal, industrious
arid thriving people.
gi The Association of Harmony had its origin in
Germany upwards of twenty years ago, and feeling
themselves much oppressed, on account of their re-
ligion, they concluded to seek a country where they
could exercise their religion without hindrance or op-
pression. They chose the U. S. of America.
In the year 1801, in December, about 20 families
arrived in Zennople, in the neighbourhood of which
Mr. George Rapp with some others bought about four
thousand seven hundred acres of land, and during that
fall built nine log houses.
In theyear 1805, in the spring, the society consis-
ted of about fifty families—they laid out the town of
Harmony on their own land, and in that spring built
twelve log houses 24 feet by 18, built a large barn,
cleared '25 acres round the town and 151 acres for
corn and 50 acres for potatoes—a grist mill was built
this year, the race 3-8 of a mile long, and 1.5 acres
cleared for meadow, the other ground sowed with
wheat and rye - in the fall and winter, thirty houses
more were built.

In the year 1806 an inn was built, two stories high,
forty two feet by thirty trto feet, and some other
houses-300 acres cleared for corn, 58 acres for mea-
'low—an oil mill was built, and a tannery, a blue
dyer's shop, and a frame barn 100 feet long.
In the year 1807, 360 acres we e cleared for grain
and a meadow, a brick store house built, a saw mill
and beer brewery erected and 4 acres of vines plant-
ed ; in this year the society sold 500 bushels of grain
and 3000 gallons of whiskey, manufactured by them-
selves of their own produce.
In the year 1808 a considerable quantity of ground
cleared, a meeting house built of brick, 70 feet long
and 55 feet wide, another brick-house built, some
other buildings and stables for cattle; potash, soap-
boiler and candle-drawer shops erected, a frame barn
of 80 feet long built. Ot the produce of this year
was sold 2000 bushels of grain, and 1400 bushels were
&stilled.

In the year 1809 a fulling.mill was built, which
(Iles a great deal of business for the country, also a
hemp-mill, an oil mill, a grist mill, a brick ware-
house 46 feet by 36, and another brick building of the
same dimensions, one of which has a cellar completely
arc'ied under the whole, for the purpose of a wine
cellar. A considerable quantity of land cleared this
year. The produce of this year was 6000 bushels of
Indian corn, 4500 busels of wheat, 5000 bushels of
oats, 10,000 bushels of potatoes, 40001bs. of hemp
and flax, 100 bushels of barley brewed into beer, and
50 gallons of sweet oil, made from the white poppy.
Of the produce of this year will be sold 3030 bushels
of corn, 1000 bushels of potatoes, 1000 bushels of
wheat—twelve hundred bushels of rye will be dis-
tilled.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

KNUTSFORD RACES, JULY 31.

A Maiden Plate of £3O. The best of three 3-mile

heats.—Four-yr. olds, 7st. 121 b.; 5-yr. olds, Bst.
611,. ; 6-yr. olds, and aged horses, Bst. 101 b.
Sir W. W. Wynne's b. e. Melibaus, 4yrs. old
Mr. Price's ch. f. Mayflower, 4yrs. old
Mr. Billington's b. c. Annato, 4yrs. old - -
Sir T. Stanley's br. f. by Alexander, agst. Mr. Cholmondeley's
b c. by Diamond, both 3-yrs. old, Bst. each, once round, 100 gs. ;
won by the former.
Sir T. Stanley's b. e. Usqueba ugh, by Whiskey, agst. Mr. T
Scarisbrisk's b. c. by Pynator, esr. Slb. each, two miles, 100 gs
each, h. ft. won by the former.—A good race.

In the year *MO will be erected a barn 90 feet
long, a school house 50 feet by 44. wide, a grist mill
wits three pair of stones, one of which will be burrs,
and some small brick houses for families.

The society now consists of 780 persons, compri-
sing 140 families—they have now 1600 acres of land
cleared, 203 acres whereof are in meadow, and pos-
sess at present 6000 acres of land.
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There are different tradesmen members of this so-
ciety, who work for the country as well as the so-
ciety, to wit
Twelve shoemakers, six taylors, 12 weavers, three
wheelwrights, five coopers, six blazlcsmiths, two nail
smiths, three rope-makers, three blue dyers, 10 car-
penters, four cabinet-makers, two sadlers, two wag-
gon-makers, 12 masons, two potters, one soap boiler,
a doctor and apothecary, and in a short time a hat-
ter and a tin-plate worker is expected.
During the last year the shoemakers alone worked
for the country to the amount of 112 dollars, and 8
cents. the coopers to the amount of 207 dollars, :he
sadlers to the amount of 759 dollars 54- cents. the
tannery 675 dollar:, the blacksmiths 180 dollars.

Mr. T. L. Brooke's h. f. by Cheshire Cheese, against Mr. J.
Clarke's br. f. by Old Tat, 7st. each, 50gs. each, It. ft. one 2 mile
inv.—Mr. Clarke paid foJeit.

The 1200 gs. Stakes, of 100 gs. each. Two miles.—
Colts, Fist. 21b. ; fillies, Bst.
Sir Windsor Hunlote's b. c. Cheshire Round 1

I.d. Stamford's b. c. by Sir Oliver -
Mr. L. Brooke's b. f. by Sir Oliver -
Sir W. W. Wynne's b. c. brother to Beningson
Mr. Clifton's h. c. brother to Warrior .

Ntr• Astley's b. c. Cheescfactor
Mr. R. Canning's b. c. by Delpini

Five paid forfeit.-2 to 1 the field agst Brother to Warrior.
A Gold Cup, value 100 gs. given by the Members of
the Hoo Green Club, added to a Sweepstakes of
lOgs. each, 3-yr-olds 6st. 81b. 4-yr-olds Bst. 21b.
5-yr-olds Bst. 111 b. 6-yr.olds and aged Bst. 131 b.
mares and geldings allowed 31b. The second horse
to have his stake back. The winner of one cup,
plate, or stakes, in 1810, to carry 31b. of two or
more, 51b. extra.—Four miles.
Sir Wm. Gerard's Duchess, 4 yrs old
Sir M. M. Sykes's b. h. Whitcloek aged -
Ld Stamford's b. c. Stilton, 4 yrs old

The following statement has been made from a re-
spectable quarter ; but we nevertheless hope, for the
honour of human nature, that it will prove to be ra-
ther exaggerated : e
" An American ship, which sailed lately from a
port in the North, was boarded by one of our crui.
zers. There we:e several foreign passengers on board
the vessel, and some other suspicious circumstances
concurring, the Commander of the cruizer thought
it proper to send her to a British port for investiga-
tion, and he accordingly put a Midshipman and five
: or- six men on board her, with directions to carry the
Stinday se'nnight, a most ludicrous foot race took
place between two heroes of the turf in the neighbour- ; vessel to a British port. As soon, however, as the
American vessel was out of sight of the British
hood of Watch Cross, in Cumberland, which created :
much merriment among the, spectators. Both the : cruizer, the crew and the passengers, among whom
were four Danes, rose upon our men, disarmed them,
combatants were old men, and have been martyrs to
.and threw the Midshipman overboard ; but being a
the rheumatism, which complaint has shortened the
good swimmer, he regained the ship, and clung to
right leg of. both parties. Odds at starting were in
favour of the more athletic man, but his antagonist, the side ; he was taken on board, but, shocking to
who is nearly seventy years of age, being better at a - relate, he was again thrown into the sea. He how.
: ever regained the vessel a second time, and was
start, took the lead at first, and got his short law leg
'hauled upon deck. He was then pinioned and la.dred
on the acclivity of the road, which so discomposed his
opponent, that he was obliged to yield the palm of to the ring-bolts.. The men were also lashed to the
victor to
wager on lev to the old man. The parties arc to start again deck. Tire American Captain then ordered the small
for a c
i baat to be lowered down, forced the officer and sea.
, men into it, with only at little water and a few bis-
Sunday the body of a woman, apparcntiv betwem
chits, and tn.° oars, and tinned them adrift, above
tO and '24. years of age, was found iti Dudclik)gstone way miles from shore. Two of the men who were
Loch, near Edinburgh. It has not beta discovered unwilling to get into the boat were, we understand,
who the unfortunate sufferer was.
stabbed, but not so as to endanger their lives. They
On Sunday last a melancholy accident happened remained above fourteen hours in this miserable
to two young men who went up the River to Rich• cockle-shell of a boat, in momentary expectation of
mond on a party of pleasure. They rowed themselves, perishing, when they were fortunately picked up by
and on their return back, in ( a
underneath Put- •
going n English merchantman, and brought to England.
ney-bridge, the boat came in contact with one of the In about half an hour after they were picked up, a
piers, and was instantly upset. The accident was heavy gale came on, in which they must inevitably
perceived by sonte spectators on shore, who imme-
have perished."
diately went to their assistance, but it seems that nei- Monday, a man of the name of Allinson, while
they of them could swim, as they both sunk. After
resting
on some planks on the Quay, in Newcastle,
dragging for some time one o! them was found, when expired as soon as he had seated himself. He had
the necessary means prescribed by the Humane So- just arrived from London, and was intending to go ciety were used to restore animation, but without to Carlisle, of which he was a native. He had been
ffect.
some time in the army, and had £2O in hi; p Ak,.t. I

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Seven paid forfeit.—A good race, won by a neck.
Etfure starting, 6 to 4 on Duchess—after the dead heat, even
betting.