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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01
THE EARTHQUAKE.

Extract efa letter Grom a gentleman a, =
gmra, TO ms friend in PHILADELPHIA, Dor.
cd AbrH 2, 1912.
l cannot sufficiently thank the Alm;ot,u
Disposer of events, for rescuing me to-
death, while it played no idle part in tbi.
place:
On Thursday, at P. NJ. (26th March,
a severe shock Of an Earthquake was I'll,
here. 1t came from the East. On i.
arst approach. it appeared as though Their.
was discharge in the neighboI hood Of som.
thousands of cannon /; a after II.
earth began to raise absut ID inches. ana
ran in waves for about two seconds, of d,
least that height; It continued sltoge,be,
for about one and a half minutes, dur;no
which time II Frustrated more than tue
thirds Of the houses, and rendered the o.h.
ers unteuantable, killed at least one half &c
the inhabitants, and wounded very nhanv
Neither the strongest fancy nor the brieh,.
est Imagination, can conc any way near n
pourtrayiag the dlsnIai aspect of the scene.
Words TO describe j, are not in use; 20,
can form 10 idea OF it: On every side were
TO De heard, my wife, my husband, NV
children, my sisters, my brothers, where
are they, where are they ! They are dead,
oh they have persisted! These words were
uttered IN the strongest tone Of anguish and
despalr.-Carrscas has lost about 1 O
OF Its inhabitants. 1t was on one of The
HolYdays, a day rendered remarkable in
Christian annals, BY being the anniversary
OF that day on which our Saviour was nailed
to the Gross; an hour only before a repre-.
sen'atiop OF that ceremony was TO have been
carried through the streets. Every church
was tall and every one was shaken TO the
earth. To the amount Of 900 or a @
p%eesons, can be counted In two churches.
all having persisted. The people have az
well as here, left the place and raised tents
m the open ieids. ! was a witness Of the
lnternent OF about SO, who on their knees
were impioring the protection of the Diyi.
nisS, and who at a less distance than 2o.teps.
were covered b. the falling Of two houses.
Wv dear friend, it was dseadful to be hold.
and never will the re aie mbrance Ct i, be ef.
faced from my mefaory. The heart.ie end
ing shrTeks of those who had lost their
friends, joined to the dismal groans of the
wounds d and DIVING, were enough to cause
the strongest and most stubbo, n heart to feel
the mIserIes Of Nank nd.-Eren now, eye-
~ thing smells Of death, No more than
one th,fd of the unfortanates have been
found, those that have been, are either
thrown into the sea or burned. Laguira
Will never assume its former APPEARANCE,
no, never such a hope is vanity. The
streets are filled with fuins.
About 90 slight shocks have been fels
since.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01

negative by ayes and noes.-Yeas5s, Nays
SO.
Mr.. Aston moved to amend the bill by
fixing the Academy at Carlisle in Penn.
sylvauis. Negstived-Ycas Sc, Nays 81.
Mr.. Wright moved an amendment fixing
j, in the District of Columbia, Negatived
Yeas 40, Nays ca.
Mr.. Baker moved to insert {" Harpers
Ferry on the Potomac" Negativsd.
The amendments were then ordered to
be engrossed and the bill read a third time
tomorrow.
Adjourned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01
Fran the Savannah Republican.

Several umours are in circulation res
pecting the movements in Florida. The
garrison OF Augustine, it seems, are de-
termined TO hold out, and three Of those
engaged in besieging it according to letters
reeeived) had been shotin approaching too
near the fortress. The same letters add.
that Lieut.. Gadsden, in the Vixen, had re
cci'ed orders to repair Of tina, port.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01

WAsxrNGroN, April 10, 1919.
"War is much and strongly talked Of
"a short recess has its friends :-EV very thing
is uncertain, and much evil and little good
to be expected"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01
WAsHIsaToN Cry. April e5.
since.

WAsHIsaToN Cry, April e5.
1t as Nth feelings Of anmi1ed veneration
for the character ofthe Revolutionary He
20, the Patriot and Statesman, combined in
one, that We announce that the venerdNs
GEOkGE CLINTON rs NO MORE.
lie srp3red about nine O'Clock yeSterddy
morning, 0this lodgings in THIS city, after
an sHnesS ot about four decks contimuancs.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-05-01
Yesterday morning general Dearborn


Yesterday morning general Dearborn
lett this city in the Philadelphia packet.
Various rumofs have since been spread to
encrease the apprehension of war. 1t is
said he is on his way to ALBANY, where he
expects TO collect a force of 5000 men by
the LIST Nav, when he is to advance TO the
frontiers OF Canada. The non-importation
law, it is added, will rems in unsltered with
the consent of a large msjGrity and about
the middle of the week, letters of mark
will be authorised, which will be promptly
followed by a declaration of war. We have
good reason to believe thar these dreadful
accounts and prophecies have been propa-
gated by mr. Dearborn, ard we leave them
with our readers upou the credibility and
means OF iniormation.-Bah Fed Keep.
The LoGn.-Albert Gallatin, secretary Of
the treasury of the United States, has given
notice, that books for receiving subscriptions
to a loan of II 200, 900 of dollars for the use Of
the United States, shall be opened on the first
day of May next, at the banks at Portsmouth,
n. III. at Boston, Mass. at Providence, II L at
Hartford, Con. at the city of New York, at
Philadelphia, at Baltimore, at Washington
City, at Richmond, v. and at Charleston, S.
C.-For every 100 dollars subscribed, l2 dol
lars and so cents are to be paid at the time OF
subscribing, and a like sum on the 18th day of
June, July, August, September, October,
November and December next.
frank. Rep.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
T From The Greensburg Gazette July 80
POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY.

X
Perhaps among the strange things In the
world, there is nothing more strange and un-
accountable, than wha; is called, by certain
sage statesmen, Political e1tediency. Ii JUS
tihes any measure government may choose to
adopt, however contrary to common sense and
common reason.---The payment of $4,000 dol
lars to John Henry, was justified Ola no other
ground; while the Withholding Gen St Clair's
lust claim, rests upon the same foundation for
excuse,
Not long since, two brave American citi-
zens, who had fought their country's savage
foes, at Tlppecanoe, passed through this place
on feet, lame and mangled by the rifle, the
knife, and the tomahawk They bad bu sol
dier's allowance, to travel on public roads
Poor fellows-every heart felt for them
They we're going all the way to Boston.-And
last Saturday-(good heavens! when will the
reign Of philosophy, and French and Tamma-
ny determination, be over last Saturday up
wards of thirty Indians, some of those very
foes, were taken through this place, to see
their great father, the President, at the Public
e1hence riding in the public stage COACHES
eating-drinking-aH at the Public e111ence
Well we are young In state affairs this
may be all right--PoHtical erhediency must
justyyn. If the treasury were in state OF O.
yerhowing,- no paper money nor taxes
necessarily the Indians were friendly
there might not be SO much objection to this
expensive Journey. They would amuse our
nobility at Washington, and teach Humanity to
the ladies and children, and pay for the missi-
onaries we send to them, by shooting for the
great folks on Sundays
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
REpUBLICAN--No. III.

IN my former numbers, have kept out OF
le discussion the policy and necessity OF the
present war, because either view of the sub
!set demonstrates the ineapacity of our pre-
%al rulers to administer the government, IN
We present crisis If the war was improper
: iMpolitic, then are they unfit for their sta
.'n Tor having recommended it. 1t proper,
ulsn are they unit for commencing It without
'u'flSlent preparation, andfor appointing COM
1'snqers incompetent to carry 1t on.
Aeis we'll known that some OF the important
saSses OF war, as stated by the President In
~ message, have been of near twenty years
=. Trssaadlng, and most OF them Of several years.
!. ae TIME, therefore for commencing the war,
~, .ss u our own choosing. If, as has been
ss e' It was intended, that the negotiations
'ulca have been carrying on for several years
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF .ALEX.f.NsDRL.G.

ENTERED
Brig Virginia, Storer, New York, to New
ton Keene.
Schr. Mary and Kitty, Black, Baltimore, to
Newton Keene.
CLEARED
Ship Commerce, Rose, for Spain and Pore
tugaI, flour and corn, Bowie and Kurtz.
Swedish schr Carl Frederick, Bagge, Nj
cboIas ST Barts.-Flour, by the Master.
SIoop Quintessence, Nevet, Baltimore.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
A FAST STANZA.

o! Sovereiga Pow'r, intent to bless and spare,
Hear, we beSeech,a PROSTATE Nations pray
er -
Thy seraph, Peace to earth command:
Bid COMMERCE wide her heavily blss-
sings spread,
Raise our detected, fated Country's head;-
On Peaceful IRIS thy great protection she'd,
And grateful hearts shall mark the land.
Boston Centinek
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
NEW YORK, August 81.
DISASTROUS.

The following unwelcome intelligencs
reached this city last evening by the Steam
Boat from yAlbany-It is no less than the SUR
rerder of Gen. Hull's army, and with it De-
troit, to general Brock, the governor of Upper
Canada.
Major Noon came express to general Dear /
born on Friday evening, with the following
Ertact Of letter, dated Niagara, 26M Of
.sugust, O'Clock p. M. from Cot. Solo
mon Yau Rensselaer,, aid-deramt TO Gen.
Fan Reneeiaer.
g am this moment called to receive a flag
oftruce from the English, and accompanied
by officers Of Cen Hubs army, who surrcIls
dcred on the 10th to Gen. Brock. A Niaga-
"a paper (the Bee) of the 22d states, THAI
Gen. Hull had $500 men, and Is pieces OF
ordnance, Which, together with the American
vessels on the Lake, and Detroit, surrendered
to Brock without bloodshed Oh the part OF the
British
Brock attacked Hull within mile and q
hall OF Detroit, and fred on him with his ar
tiIlery about an hour. The next merning he
recommended firing, and after short time
flag came out, and two officers from Brock
soon arranged the terms.
A P. S. to the letter says-Gen Van Rem
selaer's tent is flied with officers from Gen.
Hubs army ON parole.
Ecract Of letter from albany, .fagNst %.
"This morning Major Noon arrived ex-
press from Niagara, and brings the unpleasant
news of the iall of Hubs army.---The Gens
ard his army were all made prisoners without
any considerable resistance, as they had been
destitute of provisions. Gen. Hull was on
board the Queen Charlotte at Erie, and part OF
his army had arrived (prisoners) at Fort
G yorge, opposite Niagara.
1t was reported at Niagara, that party ct
500 American militia bad been cut off some
where about Detroit /; their supplies taken
from them, and the men all killed by the In
dams.
SO much for declaring war and invading
the enemy's Territory, before any thing like an
army was raised, or warlike preparations CONE
pleted.
8 The 9th and l5th regiments encamped
here are to march on Thursday next-There
are $500 men here"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT.

We understand that a meeting of delegates
from number Of counties il Pennsylvania,
has been held at Lancaster, at which the hon.
De Witt Clinton, esq. has been terminated as
candidate for the Office Of president of the
u States. An address to the people of the
state was drawn up, recommending the above
nomination, and proposing another meeting to
nominate a fit person for vice-president. lis
said the meeting consisted of democrats only,
but of the most respectable men in the state,
attached to that party ~ Y. Z. Post
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
WHAT MAKES ME.

s Dear friend, of late you seem to shun my
door,
To-morrow come, we dine exact at four"
dwell Dick I'll come altho' your lady,s an,
Proves your are not at home, and yet within.
No paradox is here-plain sense DEGREES,
Man only is at hame--where he's at case.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
Curious Pig.

TITO be seen at F. HUCORNS adjoining
4 the Theatre, opposite Tripleit's a.
vern, near the Market. an
HERMAPHRODITE PIG,
Of about fifty weight, found wild in the
woods on the River Ohio. This animal is
now living, and is one of the most extraors
binary productions OF nature.
In order to crafty the public, he VIII be
exhibited for short time at the low picc of
twelve md half cents for grown persons
children half price.
Alexandria, Sept 8.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
HERMAPHRODITE PIG,
PUBLIC SALE.

On Friday next, the 4th inst will be sold at
the Vendie Store,
A variety Of American Cloths
consisting of Kerseys, Diapers Counter
panes, sc. Sc. Also, Sotton CassImeresj
MAJ kcers and Flannels
A lso, 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt
P. G. Marsteller.
Sept ember 8 u
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03

GENERAL. .LINGAN.
81 10 TUESDAY last pursuant to notice-a We
.l.r0e assepablagc of the eitizens OF Prince
r.o,oe and Montgomery counties, With ma
oftbe most respectable characters, from va
n,rts ofthe state, and the District OF Co
,,.bia. met at Georgetown, for the purpose OF
.,,;oo the last tribute of respect andaffectlon,
he memory Of their departed friend and
GLOW citizen General JAMES LINGAN.-Be-
.r,eo Eleven ard twelve O'Clock, the process
ion was formed, and moved in the following
,,der from Crawford's Hotel to 3 wood on
ne confines Of the town, the place appoint
j for the delivery of the Grafton, commem-
noy.tiye of the virtues and services of the
deceased
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Detachment of Cavalry.
Detachment of Rihemen.
Mrsbal on 1iarshgI or
gorse5Qck. Horseback.
Clergy
Committee of Arrangement.
ORATOR..
Hearsc.
Generals horse in mourning.
Two Revolutionary Officers with swords,
Family of the deceased.
Survivors Of the band who defended Liberty
and the Press.
revolutionary OfHcers-fsiends of the decd.
Music.
Strangers of distinction.
Citizens of Montgomery.
Citizens Of Frederick.
Citizens of Charles.
Citizens Of Prince George.
Citizens of St. Mary's
Citizens OF Georgetown and Washington.
Citizens Of Alexandria.
Marshal on Marshal on
Horseback. Horseback.
The procession having reached the appoint
ed place, the service used at the burial of the
dead was read by the Rev. Walter Addison /;
after which G w. P Gusts, Esq. the orator
Of the day, rose, and delivered an able and i'm
pssioned address, we'll calculated to keep a.
live toe feelings which the fate and virtues of
ths murdered patriot had excited in every
bosom 1T is understood that the public will
b srati6ed with the perusal Of this address,
vhlcA supersedes the necessity of any farther
comment apon it at this time.
But one sentiment seemed to prevail upor
this occasion. Every bosom swelled with :
manly sorrow for the fate of this veteran sol
der; andwith indignation against the worse
than savage cruelty, which, regardless of hi;
age, his services and his worth, had robbed
hin Of his few remaining days.
Er'ract Qtfa letter from ,aesv- York, 10 a gen.
st1eman in this place.
An arrival at Boston brings accounts tha
lord Castlereagh has been shot in duel witt
Lord cambden.' 9
REpUBMCA N--No. III.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03

Er'ract ola letter from ,aesv- York, 70 a gen
sileman in this place.
An arrival at Boston brings accounts that
lasd Castlereagh has been shot in a duel with
Lord Cambden.'
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
ALEXANDRIA.
.r,5IIrEsDAY MORNING, September 8.
I" 10 SHE

70 STEW
vay AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
ne FORM AND PRESSURE.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
NORTH CARaLLMA.

An important change has taken place in the
political sentiments of North Carolina So
far as can be Judged of the result by the re-
turns Of the late election to the State Leaisla-
ture. confained in the last papers. if apnears
threatening to the stability of democracy. A
number OF distinguished federalists, men Of
superior eminepce and talents. NAVY more IF
eo,,al resnectabilitv TO whom the state does
not contain Of any party, have been elected
generally in the place Of democrats Among
them are Gen Steele, of Salisbury, John San
lev. Of Newborn. William w Jones. of Viii
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03
Rice, Cot ton, Corn, &c.

Rice. Cot ton, Corn, &c.
100 whole and half tierces new Rice,
1900 bushels Corn,
Is bales Upland Cotton,
90 boxes British crown and Americas
Glass, of different sizes,
90 ditto Fancy Soaps,
Ladies fashionable Shoes A constant sup.
Common Comm. nf el III .i nnn ply.
N z. Gilman.
April 10 eo''i@"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03

- This eUeniag, al eandle-Eghting, the
Req. Mr.. Thurber, fran Nt7O England, EvW
preach in the Baptist meeting house.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-03

sE"Servce may be expected at the Pres
byterian Chu CHI, on Friday evening, at early
candle light, by the Rev. COLIN M'1yER.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
NEW YORK, Nov. *,

"A report was broveht to town laft
Saturday By an Albany skipper and pub
lished in the papers, that an Exprefs had
arrived ut Albany from the Northern
Army with information that Gen. Smith
had croiied the Niagara river at Lewis
ton, with the troops under his command,
and carried OueenRon and Fort George
And thar Gen. Harriion had taken De-
troit and Fort Maiden. Indeed all Ca.
NADIA was faid to be conquered. i.xpec-
tation was on the tip toe to have this
agreeable news confirmed, and the docks
were lined on the North River yeltcrdav
forenoon, anxiouly awaiting the arrival
OF the Steam Boat. But behold when
he came along side of the wharf, innead
OF confirming the news, it was ascertain
ed BY gentlemen paiiengers, that the ex-
prefs came TO the Governor with infor-
nation that the army were in want of
ammunition.
Commodore Chauncey failed on the
9Th of November with his fquadrons.
from Sackets harbour well armed and
manned, with an intention of fcoutinq
the Lake from one end to the other.
From this expedition more may be ex.
Peeted than has yet been accomplished on
the Canada lines.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25

Hull, % the Contribution. and Capt.
Jones, tof this Aatel of the Wasp. lis
trae TIE latter, after capturing velfeI
Of much iuParinr force to his own, had
the paisiorsHne to be taken by ar Enelih
trlgate q 81 guns flour times ,ke force of
tae Wa!p, yet the lanrcis which encircie
his brow are conclusive proofs of Amcri.
Can yalour On the ocean.
We think every mar mun fee the ne.
GETTY OF naval Establishment, and tar
II is 1eediefs to contend for the liberty of
the teas In the foozen regions of Canada
o. on the scorching fznd Of Florida. In
/, only on the g deep" tina, we can make
eur enemy teel the powers of American
Valouf-ard have our rights and privileges,
rcfectted, Ibid.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25

.eh''oa IS, 10 take position on the
oaha"a @harc, near some small Islands
called the :: False Ducks whtr. The
enemy are obliged TO pass. and where
VII wait their return TO Kingston.
II should succeed in rsy eutcrprixe
(Which have bat iittle deuhi ot,]
shaI MAKE an attack apon Kingston
Tor the purpose af DESTROYING The rups
and public stores at hat station.
l shall proceed for my STATEN This
evening, or Tomorrow morning. witt,
the following vessels, to Wit Brio
Oneida, and Se!looners Hamilton, 80.
vernon 1omkins, Conquest. Gropler,
Ju'ia ard Pert mounting altogether
10 guns OF different caiiLres. and $50
men including marines.
With this force ! ho} TO give II
good account of the enemy. although
he is more than double Our force /,
guns and men. His 90 si,,s OF The
following vessels, as nearly as / can
ascertain, to Wit: The Slim ROYAL
GearSe, IS guns, 900 men-Ship Earl
mora, Is guns. 200 men-Scl.oaner
trnce Regent, IS guns. 40 men
Duke of Gloucester, IL gGns. SO men:
iaranto. IL guns, SO men; Governor
Simcoc, ? guns, 20 men Scaeca. J.
guns, 40 men-n'akins a grand total Of
los guns and $50 men.
lie officers and men under my com-
m"nd, are all extremely anxious 10
meet the enemy. We cannot command
success, but we viii ende&yor 10 de-
serve il.
have the honor to be, very respect
fully
Sir,
Your ob't servant,
ISAAC CHhJNCEY.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
Boston, Nor. Is.

Boston, .A6r. Is.
Our Electoral Peace Ticket has
succeeded beyond our NEST .auSuine
expectations. In Massachusetts Pro-
per, the majority will be nearly fifteen
thousand. We choose fifteen Flee
tors. have just received the follow
ing returns frem the FIRST Main district.
In niRe towns, The Peace vote were
SO9s; and III the same town for war
f200- " hieh give us in these towns.
clear Peace gain, OF 992 over the
woes cast ~ the same towns in April
last. In APri! The votes in the Fifth
Maine district, were $3.50 for Gov.
strong, $3.50 for MIR. Gerry, maior-
ity o. course being 251l votes. Fin
the other lawns, the peace gain is uro-
rsrtionate TO the number of votes. the
Peace ticket VIII have majority il,
the district of about 1850 votes. These
f'Sures are accurate. Main choose
seven Electors. They will, AIN con-
tdent, be all Ciintoniuns. Massacbu-
seets then viii | am confident. lie ali
Ciintonians. Massachusetts then will
give % votes to him "a the chauo;on
OF honorable peace
IHE COURSE IN vfRw-A letter from
4iAington TO respectable merchan, in
ssc"- Ioik, dated Friday evening" lsG
hate$, thar the committee of Foreion
STATIONS had prepared firing of reloln-
SONS, accommodating to congrefs vjgo.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
cary of a letter from Com. cAauneey

Try ~ 'o'1ef from Com. 6h0Uucey
to the see'y Of the Macy.
CT, 'saoSeet's Rarbor, 9Th .Nav.
As have reason to believe that
the Royal George, Prince Regent. and
Duke OF Gloucester, have gone I'D the
Lake with troops to reinforce Fort
George; and as [ have to believe that
other troops are waiting at Kingston
ior 'heir return, destined for The
same port have determined to nro-
cecd with the force have ready in
guest 81 The ensny. My present in
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-25
Froa, Washinston, .Nor. ~.

The committee of WAYS and
Means had leave granted them yester-
day to sit during the session of tbe
house. The probability therefore is
that they will report at an early daX
On such subjects as have been referred
to tiiem.-Ihe goods seized uader the
provisions otite non-intercourse should
receive their first attention, and most
likely will .farorobte report is an
tieipated, but whether it will be one
t.iat the merchants will like il ratbar
1uestionable.-Fhe current OF pubic
opinion seems to be in their favor
Alex. Herald.