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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-01

their protection. The terrace of the
Latin convent is overlooked by part of the
ground where the army was encamped.
The priests, at that time, dare not show
themselves on the terrace, for fear of be-
ing fired at which the soldiers seemed to
do for their amusement. happened
personally to know the danger of exposing
myself there, by the passage Of muszet
ball very near me, whilst / was sketcling
view from thence. [ had fortunately
nearly finished what / wished TO draw,
and took an opportunity Of completing my
work very early on the following morn
ing.
In the preceding pages, have alluded
to the circumstance of bringing every
thing connected with the crucifxion OF
our Saviour under one roof, and particu-
larly that Of fixing the sepulchre close to
the place Of cruciGxion. Had not d.
vine of the church of England combatted
The probability of the former being the
actual burial place of our Saviour, l
should have hesiiated in giving an opin-
ion on the subject. la doing SO acknowl-
edge the sacredness Of the spot; but when
| saw Mount Calvary within a few feet
of the alleged place of sepuIchre, and the
apparent inclination to crowd variety Of
events under one roof, I could not help
imagining that the zeal of the early Chris
tians might have been the cause of their
not seeking amongst the tonlbs Farther from
the city the real sepulchre. In the valley
Of Jehoshaphat, there are caverns which
have evidently been tombs; many of
them with stone portal, apd bear marks
Of great antiquity. The text of scripture
says the stone was rolled away, which
certainly applies more to vertical than
horizontal position, the supposed situa-
ton of the present tomb; and it is con-
trary to the custom prevalent Of burying
the dead in tombs excavated in the sides
Of rocks, of which memorials are TO be
found in all parts of the East. As | made
these observations before | read DR..
Clarke's account of Jerusalem, I was
much gratified in finding his opinion coin
eide with mine"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-01

ldice, are, when combatted with ingenuity
land address, found to be piacable things.
Interest will always overcome the first;
and steady observance to rectitude (Of
which even the heather are nice judges
Igradualiy subdues the latter.
The rate of living in the east, is by no
means low. The customs of the country
imposed expenses, which new conner into
it feels disgustful and needless but cast
renders them indispensable, as he is
Obliged 10 depend on natives. A mis-
sionary with wife and one or two 10 FAM
lily, may live on go Rupees, or half the
number of dollars per month, in Calcutta,
and the rate is not much reduced by a
country residence. A missionary must
keep an open house as minister does in
America. He is the only character priv
LEGGED to associate at large. Other men
must preserve their rank with as much
Iscrupuiosity as native does his cast; So
that etiquette is the grand censor of the
European part of society, and the kings
and company's army make up the aggre-
gate OF English population.
10 former letter wrote you particu-
larIy concerning our station. The pro-
gress of which has been much interrupted
for the last four months, by the death Of
sister Moore, and my own recent i'll health.
| have reason to be thankful for Mr..
Rows continued health. We are looking
Tor helpers, or we should quite give up.
The ninth female scholar has lately sub
mitted TO be taught; but only three schol-
ars remain to engage my attendance.
These however are sufficient to keep my
hopes alive.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-01
FROM INDIA.

Extract of a letter from Mrs. Charlotte
FL. Rome, in India, received an Hauer
hill, Mass.
India in general, as respects both Eu-
ropean settlers and natives, presents the
most depiorable corruption of morals. 1t
has been an old remark, that when Eu-
ropeans, whose object was to make their
fortunes, came to this country, they " left
their consciences behind them" The
habits they have adopted in general, but
too well confirm the adage, entering into
all the voluptuousDess of the natives. The
injury thus done to the cause of Chris
tianity is incalcuIable, since the example
of nominal christians, has great influence
on the natives.
independently Of the great good which
has been done in a missionary way, serving
to contract such influence; it has re-
Gently become a privilege to observe the
unison of moral if not religious feeling
among the different denominations and
ranks of English society in general. The
Lord, who works 10 the mind TO " will
and to do that which is good" is evidently
working for his own blessed cause 10
India.
Besides those institutions for the promo
ton Of morality which have been many
years standing, and Of which you have
accounts, there have, within three years
past sprung up, several societies for the
promotion of knowledge, the education of
INDECENT children of different orders, aux
Hilary and branch missionary societies
and this blessed spirit is spreading wide,
provoking the happiest effects both in
mOralizing the English population, and in
overcoming the prejudices OF the native.
Amongst the native inhabitants of Hin
dostan, there are two principal religious
sects, viz.-Mohametans called mussul-
men, and Hindoos who are heathens. AL
though the former are Hindoos by birth
place, yet by birth right they do not con-
slider themselves such, holding Hindoos
by cast, in utter detestation whilst they
arroeate to themselves such pharisaical
holiness, that if even a Christain'S gar
ment happen to Craze one of their dishes
OF 1909, DUH TIC O1Stis hnu AtS SOitCltS are
defiled 10 their estimation, and must be
DESTROYED. OF all the sects Of Anti-chris-
tians, the mahometan is the most obdu-
rate. Their tenets are such medley Of
Jewish and Christian, perverted to their
own nature, and their sum of doctrine
made up of regulations coined by that
Hydra of falsehood to serve his own lusts,
and then held forth at the point of the
sword to be received as revelations from
God to himself, as gives his disciples an
imaginary ascendancy over christians
themselves. They boast their antiquity
from what he has served them from the
old testament, and their spirituality from
Mahomet's imaginary conformity TO the
great Prophet prophesied therein.
Those bugbears of the east-those lions
in the way Of missionaries, cast and preiu-
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-01
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY J. & E. SANDERSON,
THO doors soath Of Riuers' City Tavern,
ELIzABETH-TowN, NJ.

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-21

| quised at az early period. and suggested
the introduction of these words, which
were accepted by the mo,er, and in
serted.
MIR. Witier made few remarks against
the first resolution, and moved that II be
stricken out al the proposition.--I This
motion was 81.
Alter some further conversation,
Mr.. Sm't S motion was agreed to, and,
az amended. the resolution was adopted.
The House then took up The amend
menis of the Senate To lbe bill to enforce
neutrality.
The House. on mat.on of Mr.. Forsyth.
disagreed TO that amendment OF the Se-
nate which proposed 10 continue IN force
so much of the act ot l707 as makes Ii
punishable by the courts of the United
States for citizen Ia take, ont Of tie u
,aitS Of the United States IA commission TO
serve against any foreign power i'll amity
with the United States.
The remainder of the amendments OF
the Senate w,re agreed TO by the House,
and were little more than verbal, with the
I Exception % two one OF which prOpo-
sed 10 punisllrhe delivery of commissions
from foreign government to vessels, &c.
within the United States the other MAS
the rejection by the Senate of the section
incorporated in the bi!lin this House, on
the motion Of Mr., Cioy. This section vas
slated by MIR. Forsyth 20 be wholly unne-
cessarv since the decision Oi the Supreme
Court in the case of Palmer and others,
(pubisIied some time ago IN The National
Intslligencer)p parts oil winch MIR. r. read
to the House.
Various other business was done, which
we have not AZ opportunity OF recording,
as the house had a recess for an hour and
half at sun set, and sat late in the nish
OH The post road and other bills.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-21

President of the United States, and the
papers accompanying the same. have
been laid before him and am directed
10 inform YOU, that his views of The trans
actions al Amelia Island, and tie nca-
rureS which sc ihoug..; proper TO take j.,
consequence of them, Fave been made
known IA The world by his eamnlnnica-
lions 10 Congress at the commencement
os theirpreseiit session, and by his mes
sage OF the 9th of January last. lie has
gwen iuiiconsidcra,ion To yonr memorial
and Other papers, and perc;i,ing nothinls
III them exhibiting the PROCEEDINGS NJ A.
meiia Island in ,iiiferen, character from,
that IN which he had before yiews,i them
he sees no reason for rel okins any of The
measures whicn have been iakcn by Ills
directions IN respect 10 That place, aud no.
uiing That reIulws any other answer 10
yonr representations
am, sir, Your humble servant
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-21

iron in bars and bolts. manufactured
without rolling, and decided-Ycas 10,
Nays Is.
And the words " seventy five cents
were inserted III lieu Of z" enc dollar" THUS
stricken out.
The bill as amended was ordered TO !,
third reading and the Senate adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-21

II Is Impossible ter us al present 10 find
room for all the papers transmitted by
the President tn Congress, together with
his message of tie 25ih uliimo, respect
ing Amelia Island.
The most interesting and authentic pa
per Is the following, which is entirely cor
roboraied ia all It's parts by the less for
mai papers winch detail The history OF &C.
neral McGregor's views and proceedings :
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-29
CONTINUATION OF
Late Foreign News.

From tie London Gazette Nov. %.
BY his royal highness the prince Wales,
Regent of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain aud Ireland, i'll the name
aud ON behalf of lis majesty,
A PROCLAMATION,
Prohibiting his Majesty's natural born
subjects from serving, enlistiDg or en-
tering themselves TO serve in the mill
tary forces or ships of war, raised or
set forth by the persons exercising or
assuming To- exercise the Powers of
Government in certain provinces and
parts of provinces in Spanish Ameri-
ca, or in the military forces OF his Ca
tholic majesty employed in Spanish
America or III his said majesty'S ships
of war.
GEORGE, p. r.
Whereas there unhappily subslsts a
state Of warfare between his Catholic
majesty and divers Provinces or parts
of Provinces in Spanish America and
whereas il has been represented TO us,
that many Of our subjects have, Without
our leave or license, enlisted, or entered
themselves to serve i'm the military for
ces or ships of war raised or set forth, OF
to he raised or sci forth by the persons
exercising, or assuming to exercise the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-29
DOMESTIC.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 26.--It is rarely
that as much confusion pcrplexes the
discussions, public and private, of a ma
tional topic, as has been carefully pro-
NOTED in regard TO the occupation Of A.
melia Island by the authority Of the Uni
ted States. The authors and friends Of
that measure, relying on the notoriety Of
facts, and on the conviction of their own
authority, did not think it necessary to
enter into vindicaliOn Of measure
which they had no reason to believe would
be assailed. OF this omission advantages
have been taken, fair and unfair, by Ifee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-29
PROTEST.

We the undersigned natives Of Great
Br tain and ireland, at present residing
in the City of New York, in the name of
the above meeting, have seen with mix
ture Of contempt and indignation, an
" Address of Coincidence" TO the Prince
Regent of England, cmanating from an
officer of that government which has
brought our country to bankruptcy and
wretchedness, by The unjust and wicked
couusels of the members OF what ought
TO be the peoples guardian, the house of
commons four hundred and cighty-six
of whom are returned by corrupt infiu-
ence: upwards of three hundred and six
ty of what are called the representatives of
the people, are sent TO that sink of cor
TuptiVn." by seyeuiy-sne peers of the
realm, who have seats IN what is insult
inely sty led the upper house, or as Fayette
ludicrouSly named IT, the HEREDITARY
HOUSE OF LEGISLATORS"
We assert decidedly and uneqdivocally,
that We are ashamed of the conduct of
our counlrymen who could be SO weak,
or base as TO agree to-, and sign an Ad-
dress of Coincidence to the Regent on
the death of his daughter, when It must
on moments consideration, have Oc-
CURED TO them that the Father, the Prince
Regent Of England, has endeavOred to
bdsiardize the late Princess Charlotte OF
SAKE Cobourg; by producing persons 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-29

LONDON, Dec. "a letter from Cog
MAC, of the ed Of Nov. SAYS" Never
has there been such an astonishing rise
in the price of our brandies as we have
recently experienced.
Gan extraordinary courier arrived from
London in 50 hours, with very considera-
bic orders, has produced this effect. Not
wiihstanding the scarcity of our spirlis,
he has been able to purchase from II 10
1900 pipes IN an interval OF between eight
and ten days. There is not as much more
i'm the whole country"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Died,

Atsea, on board the Patriot brig Creole,
Capt Paul, Of Baltimore, JOHN WINTER,
in the 93d year Of his age, the eldest and
beloved son Of Mr.. John Winter, Printer,
of Alexandra. This young man was by
profession a Printer-scrved his appren-
ticesbip in Alexandria-and, ambitious like
many other young men, risked bis life in
defence of that cause, which he believed
not oily honorable, but profitable. Short
was the summons that fastened him away;
as, but a few days before bis death, be ap-
peared to be imperfect health, little expect.
ing the " king Of terros was 90 near at
hand" His remains were committed to
the great deep, with the usual honors. TIE
grea. consolation Of bis bereaved parents,
brothers and friends, is, "That the Lord
gave, and the Lord hath taken away; bless
ed be the name of the Lord"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
TN Exchange Ce6se-Hous >NN
!&&MARINE JOURNAL. &s&
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. December l. g.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Sloop Sasco, Godfrey, 8 days from New
York oats, to J. H. Ladd T. Co.
Sloop Ocean, Middleton, 8 days fin Nor
folk; salt, sugar, tobacco, brandy, cotton,
cider, &c. to J. M'Cobb, Lindsay & Hill,
D. Ross, and Guy Atkinson. Saw in the
river 3 ships, 8 briggs and scbnr. 1.-THE
ships are probably the Pocahon.as, Ameri'
ca and Gen. Lingan. hence.
Schr Sally, Sheldon. from Providence,
via Norfolk, with country produce.
CLEARED,
Erig Panopea, Crabtree, Spanish Euro.
pean rort.
Sloop Java, Vail, New-York.
William, Lawrence, Georgetown.
SAILED,
Schr Stag, Neyett, for Baltimore.
Sioop Mechanic, Smith, for New-Yors.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14

Richmond with his appeal Whereas now
the appeal may BE- taken to the higkestcour,
in The union, and within six miles Of US,
where the counseIs who have managed the
case in the court here, MY attend to il.
As 10 suits in chancery, under the Virgi.
MIA system, the county court must be NJ.
sorted TO, or the party must travel 81 miles
TO the superior court. As We are now, our
chancery cases can be tried at home, by
capable coult.
Again: as itrespects admiralty proceed.
ings. il we are annexed to Virginia, all our
admiralty causes must be tried in Rich.
mond. All suits on duty bonds, and other
claims of the United States, against ci,-
zens Of the town, must be brought in the
United S.a.es court at Richmond, where
the party must attend il he wishes to he
present at the trial Of his case. These are
some OF the Inconvenience which will re-.
scit from a change on Tie most favorable
terms. so. q
What great grievance do we labor under
in our present situation, that will justify our
.encounIering the difficulties which change
will produce. The single one is, that we
have not the right Of suffrage. There is no
situation in which We can be placed with.
out submitting TO the loss of some natural
right We may in our present situation en-.
joy this right to certain extent: congress
if they shall deem il expedient, can allow
us sitting member on the floor o. the house
OF repre- sentatives, which will answer all
the purposes We could want
The code Of laws for the district, which
was directed to be prepared by the judges
Of the district, has been submitted to that
body: would il not be better 10 postpone
the subject Of recession until this sy stem has
been adopted, and We see the resul, Of il.
II ought not to be passed over, that some
years ago,a proposition was made in CON.
gress To recede US TO Virginia: on that oc-
casion, the people Of Alexandra opposed
with all their force, and demonstrated a.
gaihst it in most decided manner. To
come forward now and solicit recession,
at the moment congress is about establish.
ing uniform system of laws, suited 10 our
wants, has too much disappearance of6ckle.
ness and impotence.
What has not congress done for US they
have granted all we asked: they have CIV
Ell US an excellent judiciary system--an or.
phans court--chartered six banks-two 10.
surance companies-amended the charter
ofthe corporation, and are now engaged in
passing complete and uniform code Of
laws for the district.
If, however, We should prefer being re.
coded, and congress should lie inclined to
the measure, | hope no one will agree to an
unconditional recession, but that all who
advocate the measure will insist on the FOL-
lowing terms
L: That Alexandra be separate ccun.
ty.
2. A superior court of law, an orphans
court and register Of wills be allowed us.
8. Two members from the county, and
one from the corporation, to the state lie.
g:slature:
4. A certain amount of bank capital al.
lowed US.
s.. No county or corporation court.
6. That lands be made liable for the pay.
nent Of debts. MODERATOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14

etas, aided blythe Americans, are descend
ing to drive US off our land they equally
propagate false.
Ito be continued. ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14

eighteen sail Of vessels of Appalacbieola.
BY deserter that was brought here by the
Indians, the comlnandant was Informed that
5000 men, under the orders of Gen. Jack.
son, 1000 foot and / 600 horse, under Gen.
Gaines, 500 under another general. where
they are rebuilding the burnt fort; that
900 Indians, of different nations, were at
Span Sd Bluff, building another fort, under
the directions Of American officers; that so
soon as these forts were built they intended
TO march. They have commenced. Yes.
terday morning advice was received that
they had appeared near -- and taken
two Of the sons Of Mcqueen and an Indian.
Late in the afternoon three schooners came
to anchor at the mouth Of the river, and this
morning the American flag is seen flying on
the largest.
! am blockaded here no Indians will
come with me, and am now suffering from
the fatigue Of coming here alone.
The main drift Of the Americans is to des-
troy the black population ofSuwany. Tell
my friend Boleck, thst il is throwing away
his people to attempt to resist such pow
erful force as will be down on Sahwahnee
and as the troops advance by land, so will
the vessels by sea. Endeavor to get all
the goods over the river in aplace Of secu-
riiy, as also the skins of all sorts the corn
must be left to its fate. So soon as the Sah-
wahnee is destroyed, expect the Ameri-
cans will be satisfied and retire this is only
my opinion, but think it is conformable to
the demand made by Gen. Gaines 10 King
Hatchy some months since in fact, do all
you can to save all you can save, the books
particularly. 1t is probable the comman-
dant will receive some communication from
the vessels to-day, when he will know more
certainly what are the motives in coming
off the fort. Think it is only to shut up the
passage to the Indians. Twenty canoes
went down yesterday, and were forced to
return. The road between this and Micka-
sucky is said to be stopped. Hillisajo and
Himathlo Mico were here last night, to
hear Of the vessels they will remove all
their cattle and effects across St.Mark's RI
yer this morning, and perhaps wait near
thereto for the event.
have been as brief as can to give you
the substance of what appears facts, that
cannot be doubted ; TO enter inIo details in
the present moment is useless. II the
schoonel' is returned, get all the goods on
board Of her and let her start of for Mou-
mater Creek, in the Bottom Of Cedar Key
Bay. You will there only have the skins
TO lidc away. But no delay must take
place, as the vessels will, no doubt, follow
the land army, and perhap, even now some
have gone round. fpray your strictest at
tention. for the more that is saved will be
eventually more to your interest. Let the
bearer have as much calico as will make
him two shirts, for his trouble he has pro-
missed to deliver this in three, but give
him four days.
ap yours, affectionately,
ARRI1THN0T
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
A. ARBUTHyoT.
From A. .a1utIaot 10 Charles Cameron, Go
vernor Of the Bahamas.


vernor Of the Bahamas.
SIR-Being empowered by the chiefs of
the Lower Creek nation 10 represent the
state Of their nation 10 your eN;cllcncy,
that you may be pleased to forward the
same for the information Of his majesty's
government, to whom alone they look for
protection against the aggressions and en-
croachments of the Americans, beg leave
to submit to your excellency the enclosed
representations, humbly praying that your
excellency viii be pleasedto take an early
opportunity of forwarding the same to CIR.
Britain.
! am instructed by Bowleck, chief Of
the Sahwahnee, TO make the demand here
in enclosed, he never having had any share
Of the presents distributed at Prospect
Bluff, though he rendered equally essential
services as any of the other chiefs to the
British cause while at war with America,
and was at New-Orleans with part Of his
warriors. His frontiers being more expo
sed to the predatory incursions Of the back
Georgians, who enter his territory anu drive
of his cattle he is obliged to have large
parties out, to watch their motions, and
prevent their plundering. And, being now
deficient Of ammunition, he prays yourex-
cellency will grant his small demand, hum
bly, submitting the same.
have The honor 10 be your excellency's
most humble servant, IA.
The humble representations Of the ekies Of
the Creek nation to his ercellency Govern
or Cameron.
First, webeg leave to represent, that Ed
mupt Doyle aud William Hambly, lately
clerks, at Prospect Bluff, TO Messrs. Forbes,
&c. and who still reside on the Appalachi-
cola river, we consider as the principal
cause of our present troubles and uneasi.
ness. Hambly was the instrumental cause
ofthe fort al Prospect Bluff being destroy
eddy the Americans, by which we lost the
supplies intended for our future wars
Since then, both these men have kept their
emmissaries among US, tending TO harrsss
and disturb our repose, aud that Of our
brethren Of the middle and upper nation:
they spread among US reports that the Cow