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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-20

Commissioners Notice.
VNyE, the subscribers, having been appointed by
w the Hon. Court Of Probate, for the town at
North-Kngstown, in the county Of Washington. con'-
missioners to receive and examine the claims against
the Estate Of
GILBERT COOPER,
late Of said Nortkingstown, deceased, represented
insolveut give notice that six months from the Oath
inst allowed to the creditors Of said Estate to
bring in their claims to either Of within tire time
aforesaid At eur respective dwellings,
RaSer. ser:' Klars9. h~ com'rs'
All persons indebted TO said Estate, arc requested
ia make immediate payment to
Beaj. Smith, Administrators.
-Kingstown, March 81, 1914.
BLANKS,
OF almost every description, for sale oy
JOSIAH c, SHfTF.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-20

Privaseeysng---Thc ci,izcns OF Bal,imo
are renowned for their enterprizing spirit
and we are glad 20 fiod that they have bee
we'll rewarded, 10 almos, every instance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-20
New Books and Stationary, .
FROM BOSTON,
JUST OPENED AND FOR SALE BY
JOSIAH c. SHAW,
No. lis, ZIames-sfreef

AMONG THE hooks A
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
SPRINGS,
VIRGINIA.

TIE subscriber returns his most sincere
thanks for the patronage he received last
season by a generous public. From the
great encouragement be has met with, he
has made il Lis business wholly to attend
and make every preparation for the general
satisfaction of those who may please to
honor him with their custom He has re
moved a number of nuisances; built and
repaired buildings, and has put all the
baths in complete order, so that every
thing may be wholesome and clean. In
short he has every building in town except
Mr.. Abernathy's stone house, which he &C.
cupies himself. The subscriber has rented
squire Hunters house at the sign of Gen
eral Washington, together with the rest of
his buildings and improvements, where
he will accommodate those that chuse to
call on him or at the Old Coffee House
near the Bath Square, where the public
will find the subscriber with two attentive,
polite young men as Bar keepers, not
such as he was SO unfortunate as to fall in
with last season. Good Cooks, pasturage,
&c. good Ostlers, select Walters for the
House, choice Liquors of the best quality
in the United states. Good music for
parties, and every attention paid by the
public's humble servant.
ROBERT BAILEY.
y. p. The subscriber wishes to sell his
Dwelling, called " Baitey's Retirement, .
in Frederick county, Virginia and two
Farms in Berkeley county, and one in
Hampshire county, Virginia with a good
Merchant Mill, all in good order. For
terms apply to the subscriber at Berkeley
Springs, where he can be seen from the
first OF June till October next, and the pre-
misses shewn. Possession given and good
deeds in fee simple clear of all incum-
branees on good terms for cash or a large
payment in hand, with a reasonable credit
secured on the property.
ROBERT BAILEY.
June %, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
JOHN WOLF.
O SALE,
July Z, 1914.

THAT VAL UABLE PROPERTY.
ADJOINING Pugh Town, Frederick
County, Virginia known by the name of
the Uhite House. There is not a more
eligible spot from Baltimore to Wheeling,
for any kind of public business than this is.
Price, s 5000 for the house and lot.
ALSO FOR SALE,
The GOODS on hand, consisting Of near
Iy s 5000 worth, being a complete ass ors
ment, suitable for the neighbourhood.-
These Goods were laid in before the war.
This determination is in consequence OF
my intention of facing the enemies of the
human race and of my native and adopted
country-I burn to meet them on the beach,
where hope to spunge a cannon or aoield
a srord. in defence of the rights. h6eY-
ties and insnaunities of the United States.
This is my motto.
JAMES OBOYLE.
Pughtown, tVa) July 2.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
Five Dollars Reward,

sTRAYED from the subscriber, living in
Shepherds Town, Oh the 10th Of June last
a bay Horse, about fourteen and an half
hands high, has a small star in his fore
head, is very gentle, trots and PAGES. had
on a light pair of shoes before, is remarka-
BILE for holding his tail to the left side when
moving, is raising five years old. Any per
son bringing HIM home, or giving informa-
uon where he may be found, so that | get
him again, shall receive the above reward
and all reasonable charges.
July IA, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
Is Dollars Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, living
in Martinsburgh, Berkeley County Virgin
ia, on the 4th inst. a Negro Man, slave,
who calls himself
RALPH THORNLEY,,
the property of The subscriber. Ralph is
about FIVE feet eight or nine inches high,
rather of a dark complexion, he is an excel
lent house servant, capable of all female
work, say cooking, baking, washing, spin
ming, scrubing, &c. and also a good car
rage driver has a good address, suffers
a little when speaking, and all probability
obtained a pass he is so remarkabl from
the circumstance of having his left hand
burnt when a child, $50 as to cause it to
turn on the wrist and disigure his hand in
a remarkable manner.J that no farther dis
cription is deemed accessory he is about
80 years Of age. The above reward will
be given to any person who shall secure
him in any Goal in the United States, if
taken out Of Berkeley County, and all
reasonable charges if brought home.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburgh, july z, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
VALUABLE JEFFERSON COUNTY
Lands for Sale.

THE Subscriber is authorised to sell
that valuable tract of LAND, IN Jefferson
County, Virginia, called TRAVELLERS
REST, situate about 7 miles from Shop
herd's-Town, and the same distance from
Charles-Town and Martinsburgh. contain
ing 769 acres, lying in a convenient form
for a division into three tenements. 1t is
supposed that at least 400 acres of this land
is in timber, of the finest kind-The soil
is of the first quality. The Improvements
are a large convenient stone dwelling House,
a large stone Barn, and other convenient
buildings fine spring rises near the
dwelling house.
A further description Of This elegant seat
is supposed to be unnecessary, as a purcha-
ser would of course be disposed to view the
premises before he purchased.
The subscriber is also authorised to sell
a SMALL FARM, tolerably well improv-
ed, about one mile from the former, Of 27l
acres of Land, of the finest quality; one
half Tor nearly of which is clothed with
excellent timber-On this tract there is no
running water, but there is a good we'll.
Persons wishing to see those lands with a
view of purchasing, will make application
to the subscriber residing in Shepherds
Town.
JOHN BAKER.
February 5, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
List of Letters.

II not taken up IN three months, the fol
loaoing aciU be sent as Dead Letters TO
the General Post Office, Gig.
b Thomas Barney, VIM. Batey, Isaac
Bacon, Michael Barns, G~reenborry Bishop
&. Samuel Cook, John Colyin, Henson
Catlett, Jacob Cline, William Carpenter
Christian Grow, George Cofinberger.
ID John Drinker, Abel Dunham, Miss
Nancy Duncan
Il. Ephraim Evans.
F. James Filson, Cyrus Flagg, Mrs. Ma
ny Farber.
G. Stephen Gano, Robert Gwin, James
Gardner, Allan Gagely.
II. Richard Homer, Joshua Hedges
Charles Henderson, Joseph Henderson, 10.
seph Haynes, near the swan Ponds.
X. Henry Kiger, Mrs. Mary Kerney.
L. John Low, John ii. LitreIl, Basil
Lucas, Miss Anne LaughIin.
NJ. Samuel Macown, James M'Donald.
Middle Greek, George Manner, William
Moore, Hachariah hurry, or Robert Paul,
Captain Sarah Maxwell, widow John
Miller, Tuscarora, care of VIM. Long.
N. Jacob Newcomer.
p. Ellis Pugh, Matthias Pitzer.
X George Russell, Joseph Roberts.
s. John J, Smithey, James Shane, Jas.
Starret, Mrs.. Elizabeth Siler, Mrs. Mary
Smith, Francis Silver, Benjamin Suite,
Stephen Stillwe,l, Stephen Shaw.
V. william Vance, Winefrod Vail.
w. John Wendall, Henry Wigle, John
Wigley, Isaac Walters, Singleton Waught,
Mrs. Margaret Williams.
Y. Nathan Young.
ARMY Letters IN the Post. Office. the
LIST Of July and liable to the same DIS
position as the abo0e.-Should the res
pect or Gie"dship cfthose to uhom ad
dressed not induce them, even at the er-
pence of II Csats, to redeem a Soldiers
Letter!
e. From the Cd Of May, ondupvoards,
many tays a%cdlting a call T.!
A. Thomas Alender,
3 John Branan or Stephen Wisely Ros-
sell, back Creek.
{. Abraham Cox, Mrs. Elizabeth Gus
tard, John elmer, David Cline.
u. Mrs. Frances Derham.
F. Robert Filson, Mrs. Mary Filson.
q. Edward Grub. William Goodman. 9.
Mrs. oibey Gray, William Green, 2. Peter
Grove, William Gordon.
II Samuel and Joseph Hedges, Q. John
1iellerstav.
l. Jacob T. Light.
NJ George Mencer, John Miller, mouth
of Back-Creek, 2. Teter Elvers, 2. Peter
& Andrew Michael, 2, Daniel Myers, John
Myers, son of Henry.
r. samue! Reed, Backs Creek, 5. Tho
mas Rockhold, same, 2.
s Daniel Strouse, John Sherrer, Wheel
.sht, jaime oimmerman, Henry Swisher,
George Slofstali, 2
r. Ruamy Thompson, Christian Tabler,
John Turner, Thomas & John Throckmor-
ton. 2.
V. Capt. Isaac Vanmetre.
w. James K Martha Whitelock.
VIM. SOMMERVILLE, P. NJ.
,rtinshuroh. July +. 1874
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
CAUTION.

THE public are hereby cautioned against
taking assignments on two bonds given by
the subscriber to Joseph Menner, of Berke-
ley County one ofthe bonds conditioned
for the payment of FIVE hundred dollars,
the other for an indefinite sum the first
bond due the first of April 1915, the last the
first of April 1916, as he is determined not
to discharge the said Bonds, until the con-
sideration for which they were given, is Sc
cured to him.
JOHN WOLF.
July7, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
Notice.

MAN euGsionS of the ReUenue Law res
pecting Auctioniers, having taken place
in the County Of Berkeley, under the err
soneous idea, thatthe person crying the
lale would be considered as the AuctioaieF:
n order to avoid the like mistake in future,
notice is hereby given, that sales held IN
der the direction of any other person than
a Lisenced Auctionier, the person under
whose direction or Superintendance such
sale is held, will render himself liable TO a
proSecutioa-The penalty is -four hundred
dollars.
w. DAWSON, Collector
of the Revenue, 9Th Dis
trict of Virginia.
Winchester, June 81, 1914.
The collector of the Revenue viii at
tend at Graham's Tavern, in Martins
burgh, on the first day of the Court, for
the purpose Of receiving payment of Bonds
given by distillers, for duty which may be
due precious to that time in Berkeley
County.
w ID.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
JAMES BROWN

HAS just received at the Corner Store
adjoining Mr.. James Globe TAVERN
shepherds Town, in addition to his former
stock on hand, many valuable articles of
present necessity, which, on examination.
vii be found under the late prices. and
Will De sold ON fair terms,
June 30. 1914. EtfI
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21

WHEREAS the subscriber has suffered
many Inconvenience and losses on account
ofpeople going through his farm, throwing
down his fences, and leaving open his gates
this is TO forwarn all persons from commit
ting The like depredations in future, as he
is determined to prosecute with the Utmost
rigour of the law, all persons that he shall
find trespassing hereafter.
JOHN WINGERD.
June 80, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
TAKE NOTICE.

WHEREAS the subscriber has hereto
fore s%tstained much loss, from persons pas
sing tAro' Lis farm and Lands, situate on
Potomak river, Two miles above the mouth
Of Big CaCaphon, by hunting thereon with
packs Of hounds, much to the injury of his
grain, &c. aud by committing many other
trespassas thereon, which he IS determined
not to submit 10 any longer-but will prose
cute 70 roe ulmest penalty Of he lew, all
v"o may ia future BE- guilty OF he like lille
sal and ua7-.ttemauy c0Douet.
HTNRY FAWVER.
Hampshire County, June 50, 1917. 4.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
MGrkS3nen Attend-

The subscriber has for sale, at his store in
Martinsburgh,
RITLN POWDER,
ola superior quality, made by Messrs. Da-
MEL & q. w Berstler. ANY person pur-
chasing has liberty to return it, if on trial,
they should not be pleased with the strength
and quickness thereof.
Persons inclined to purchase a quantity,
can be furnished with the same Powder,
by the Keg.
ADAM YOUNG.
April z, 1914. 6m.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
Receipts & Expenditures.

At an annual meeting OF the Oversee,
of the poor OF the County of Berkelev -
the Coffee House (MartinsburghA on NJ
first Monday in June, 1914, being the 6t6
day of the said month, the following : :
ders and allowances were made, viz
For the support of sundry poor
persons in this County, who
are not in the Poor House,
to be administered to them as
their wants may require, from
the date of this meeting to
the first Monday in June,
1915, amounting TO s 2i8 90
Sundry accounts for Services,
Supplies, &c. presented to
and admitted by the Board,
amounting to $50 96 Ia
Ordered, that William Long
be the contractor for the
Poor House, from tile date
of this meeting to the frat
Monday in June, 1878, and
that he receive from the
Sheriff one thousand dollars,
part of the Poor rates, to be
collected in 1914, to enable
him to make his purchases 1000 90
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
10 Undertakers.
TO BE LET,
The entire building of a
Stone Meeting House,

about 40 by as feet, at a place called the
Falling Water Meeting House, in the Coun-
ty Of Berkeley. Those disposed to under
take the work, will, as soon as possible,
communicate their proposals in writing to
Mr.. Jacob Zuck, merchant, at Capt. New
kinks mill.
June IS, 1914.
81 M'. HeiskeH mill please publish the
dbOUe advertisement for three qpeeks IN
has Gosette, and forUard has account TO
this office for payment.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
Il GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received, and now
opening, a large supply of
Dry Goods, Groceries and
Pants ;
ALSO,-

GLASS, STONE, POTTER's IRON &
WOODEN WARES,
among ohich are the .foHo1pimg articles
not generally kept az country Towms:
London particular Madeira Wine, 25 years
old.
New York Market, do. do.
Lisbon and TennerifI, do.
Claret in bottles, warranted.
4th Proof CogniaC and Bordeaux Brandies
Spanish do.
4th Proof Jamaica Spirits,
Holland and Country Gin,
Rye Whiskey,
Pine Apple Cheese,
Salad Oil, warranted fresh,
India Soy, Cayanne, Pepper, &c.
All OF which will be sold on the best terms
possible for Cash, or on a short credit to
such customers only, as have been punctu-
al in their payments.
LANES FAULKNER.
May e, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-07-21
CONE QUICK,
Ind yOu shall positively
haze CHEAP GOODS.

HAVING just returned from the East
ward with a large assortment of Goods,
bought at depressed prices, for cash, at
the time that both the Ranks and SpecuIa.
tors we're hard run for money, "and Just
before the late general Blockade, Since
which most Foreign articles have again
rapidly advanced in price in the Seaport
Towns, Notwithstanding, come quick and
you shall positively have Cheap Goods.
JAMES s. LINE.
n. B. A few barrels No. /. new Her,
rings, Baltimore inspection, for sale.
J. S. L.
Shepherds Town, May ,25, 1914.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-03
I" CHAs. sIMlrdS."
H. W. S. Sralorsc, of -9lerd,,dria,
20M .-i,tghst, 1914.

2oN .-i,.gtst, 1914.
In consequence ola deputation Yesterday received
from tne S',y OF Alexandria, requesting favourable
terms for the safety of the city, the unienentioned
are the only conditions in my power to offer.
ne own of Alexandria with the exception Of pub
nc N"k shall not be destroyed, unless hostilties are
commenced on the part OF the Americans nor shall the
inhata;its be moIesedin manner what, ver orther
dweig-aouses entered, il t.e following articles are
complied with.
Art l. All naval s. ordnance stores, 0ublic or pri-
vate) must be given up. -
2 Possession will be immediately taken of all the
shipping, and their furniture b. sent on board by
the owners without delay.
D. ne vessels that have beer sunk, must be deliver
coup I'M the state they IN tiic 18th August the
day the squadron passed The Kettle Bottoms
Merchandise Of every description must be instant
~ delivered mp, and To prevent any iregularity that
might he committed in its cnE.Ykiuon, the merchants
have ii at their option to load the sips generally en-.
torthat purpose, when they VIII be lowed off by
us.
5. MI merchandise that has hccn removed from
Alexandra sncc the Iot is b. included in the a.
bove articles .-t
6. Refreshments ofevery description to be suppl;ed
the ship, and paid for the market price by bills OF,
the British Government
4 Officers will he appointed to thnt articles Nos
:, ), aud !, strictly Complied wth and any de-
walton npance; the part of the inhal-
void r
have the honor, &c.
JOHN A. GORDON,
Cdttan Of IT, III S. SeakorSe, and Sc
,Aer 0Dfeer Of Ills -'ia.jesty's SHIPS Of
.4eraa;i;ya.
To the Common. Council of the
Town Of Aiexandria.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-03
IMPORTANT.

BY gentleman Of undoubted veracity who left IIa-
wanna tie 9Th inst and arrived at St Msrys on the
lStbufermasion is received hat on or about tie list
'r.t. two British ships from Eur pc the Charcn AMI
Herincs each mounting 81 guns, reported to have on
board 400 men, some of whom marine arIerist,
100 Of whom were sid 70 be officers, rad arrived a
HAVANA, under tiiu command OF colouci --- vket
said he was born 81 Coieron in !rcland They applied
to the governor Of the Island f permission to land at
Pensacola Int it wGs rcfuscd--hcy then applied for
permission to hand Havana for tic ref shment Of
the until reinforcement should aiqive--tlisals
refused. he governor IS sid to have a3sred the
commanding oice,tha their landing would be repelIud
within any territory under his tliatcy
after which Spanish vessel was dispatches! for pcnsa-
COLA and il reported tat she conveyed OILERS for
the governor Of West Florida TO repc the landing II
British troops in that province with all the force under
his control.
The colonel commanding dined nj public table.
I've siiokc freely OF great cvelt;es cournttei by tho
tccos under Gen Jactsnn durrg his expedition aenD;s
the lnans; and seemed cNaspeIatcd arains; the A.
IicansHc urged that tie cOu,Iy belo.crsl 10 H.,
dans--they were the first settlers, and II was his IN
tenon To- restore Il To them. His FIRST ssanl wolll l..
at Colcrann Georgia, and from thence to savannah,
The colonel report hat he expected r,sg seemed
Of 1000 IDerthat he hal board the two SLIPS 5000
unfrms, epaulets, swords, &c forofieeFs whom he
tended to eonmission. gentlema who WIS On boa Il
the FJwes read ore Of the procIarDsl0rs si,aoslhY
colonel Woobine inviting an class and dcsorsps g
people to the British standard for protection anil ffye
dom.
The British brig Clilders had conveyed n Yes,
Fleida quantity Of arms and ammunition and IN her
return had called at Hassnna-i was well known there
that several British vessels had been eIopYcd IN Ia,
way, and that large supply OF arms ard aInrnnni,n
was deposited in that neighborhoodon British accounts
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-03
room tle .N;sw,Id.ten Jo,a7.ai, &c. %.

FROM the .NeSc-fIt.ten Jo777lGi, ~2Ir. 90.
DEFENSIVE PREP.ARA1lONS.=-il'h Iase at
tack upon Stonngton has aroused otr citizens To a
of tn danger to which were exposed and e.
cited spirit oil vigilance and precaYto highly CRAFTY
ing and praise-w orihy Our ha Dor id sOo,. be. in a
state of defence capable OF resisting any ou,a attack
of the enemy, aa make his reception III the sucli,se
OF the season, 'too warm 20 be couiioytah.-"
BY the voluntary exitons Of some patriotic citizens
Battery, meant several heavy guns, was last week
erected the Pier, at the e,-i OF the Long WhaIf-
Though but Temporary work, it is capable OF resisting
heavy shot and will ei.rcturilypotcct the shipping n,
gais any force the enemy would venture up The 6ar-
Dor. Several ofthe guns are already mounted and we
under stand the battery be manned by the able and
lhtiotir corps OF cSempts OF TINS city. resent un
d,rthe command Of Capt. L,aAN SNIrH.
Other measures Of defence nave been adopted which
We deem il improper 10 explain at present. II is ex-
pectC z large detachment &c the militia drafted under
the late requistion of the President, will be staff ned
in this ycnity-anI the completion of the plan adopted
state of secHrity which, guarded by the vigilance and
watchiulness oil the Citizens, viii leave little to APP
prehend.
Capt AlIins of the sloop Polly, lately captured in
the Sound, arrived IN Friday evening last from
bridgeport where he arrived in vessel that went Gown
to the enemy with flag The cargo OF The Polly Gas
stated in our ast) ransomed aud the sloop TO be
gwen up, but owing to concurrence OF unortrInate
circumstances which prevented the conclusion of the
business, capt 4. put shore, and the si,op was
taken off 18th the privatcer Capt a. and bis pasen-
gers were treated well by the priyateeismel--ther
baggage not even searched Capt. a. left Plumb
Island Thursday last, ut which time the enerny's
feet consitedGf twoTPs, rgates brigs and boraI-
ship.-fhe enemy ayowed his Intention of comm up
the Sound and We shall probably soon hear from iua
IN voice OF thunder.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-03
CAPITILATION-

Cop Of 8.ter fom lie .1ioyo Of. 7ea4,,!,fo 10 tie
.N.por er Geo Toxin
Enclosed is a eopy,s tl,c terms proposed to The
Common Council o. Alexandria, BY the commanding
officer OF the squadron now lying before the town. 10
w.ich they we're compelled so submit, believe they
viii cer;ai'.yg go 20 George Town and the CITY.
"Very respectfully, .ouros',,
"CHAS. SINUS"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-03

'"Ou Monday, an order was received at
Burlington from Gen. lizard, directing the
hospital to be prepared to receive the sick,
&c.
A company ofmen under the command
of CAPT. Clark, has arrived at Burlington from
Plattsburgh, to aid the Custom-House Off
GERS to put stop to the smuggling system.
The brig Warrior is nearly ready for
sea. 1t is expected she will join the squa-
dron on Tuesday next, if her men arrives
"This morning we experienced as severe
a thunder storm as the oldest inhabitant re-
collects to have Witnessed in these parts. of
the country. 1t began about half past 3, aa<d
continued about 40 minutes. The rain pour
ed down with great violence, and the ele-
ments presenteda sheet of liquid flame. The
only damage we have heard of is, that a
! barn, few miles from town, was destroy ed,
and two houses in Vergcnnes much injured.
! In one of the houses injured, two young la
dies were asleep together. The plaster of
the wall over which they lay was thrown
| down by the violence of the shock. The la
dies, however, suffered but Slight injury
Cosi. .4dv..