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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
GOSHEN, September Is.

EarniRg to Horce Racers On the
fifth instant Mr.. Horace Carpenter of
Bloomingrove in this county, was thrown
from his horse in a race, and soon expir-
ed. The circumstances attending this
melancholy event, we are credibly inform
ed were briefly these MIR. c. left
home on Saturday, on business to Little
Britain, Ga neighbouring town. aud on
his way back, fell in with some good ma
tured fellows by whom be was induced
to try the speed of his horse. He run
aud to his own disappointment--to the re-
gret Of his companions in vain amusement,
and to the almost distraction Of sudden
ly widowed wife and orphaned children,
he fell, and never again uttered word.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22

Shocking Occurrence. BY accounts
from Hayti, we learn, that the laboratory
at Cape Henry. which contained some
powder, was struck with lightning, and
exploded plumber of lives were lost,
among whom we're the governor, the duke
of Paix, and many soldiers. The maya
zine, which is said to contain 5000, 900
pounds of powder, escaped uninjured.
National Aduocate.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
OcDENsBuReH. (N.Y.l Sept. g.

OuDENsbUKUd, " ocPI' y.
In this village, on the night OF the 9th
Aug. Joseph LIE Boeuf, boy about Is
years, was unfortunately shot by French-
man named Joseph La Poipte. La Pointe
has been committed 10 prison TO await his
trial.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
PALMYRA, IN. " Sept. 8,

Melancholy Mr.. Joseph Ayens OF On
tario. was killed on the Sd inst. while assist
lug in raising log barn. He was in the
act of holding up beam with handspike
which gave way and let the beam fall
upon his body, which instantly crushed
him to death. He was 81 years old.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22

IL hours constant fatigue, were nearly
exhausted, and allowed to take short
repose. At 10 A M all hands called TO
set temporary fore-yard (which was for
merly main-yard, and the only one
saved) on which we bent an old fore-top-
sail. The wind aud sea now gradually
iesseniDg."
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
From Tie AIbany D. Aduertiser Of Sept. | 0.

FfOW tic AIOdHy IL. AdUcTtSCT " otpt.t w.
COnanaaniCGsion.-W are much graft
fed to be informed, that his Excellency
Governor Clinton, intends commencing
lis agricultural tour about the 2lst inst.
in consequence of a special invitation by
several agricultural societies. After meet
ing the Canal Commissioners at Utica, he
will proceed Immediately to Jefferson
county, to attend their cattle show and
fair, on the 28tf and 29th inst at Water
town-thence he will return to Utica
Ifair-thence TO Otsego fair, at Coopers
town, the 9th aud 7th October---and thence
to Cayuga county, at Auburn, the goth
October.
A number of gentlemen from this city
and other places, we learn, will proceed
on the same highly interesting Iour. The
result, we have no doubt, will stimulate
general efforts in every part of the state
in 1919. We are also informed, the pre-
miums will be very liberal, and the prepa-
rations to excel, very spirited, in Jeffer
son county. In Otsego, the exhibition, it
lis said, will suIpass any thing of the
Il kind which has yet been seen in America.
Considering that this is the first year
Cayuga has displayed, their exhibitio>
will also be very interesting as their
premiums are respectable, their pens in a
good style, aud spirited measures in train
for a fine exhibition.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
TM8 9A1RTTlao
ELIZABETH rOWN,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1918.
ESSEX COUNTY NOMINATIONS
FOR COUNCIL.

Amos Harrison, John Dedd, Shepard
Kollock, John Wilson, Israel Day, iona
than M. Meeker, William Gould, James
Bennett.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22
DIED,

In Springfield, on the lth inst. child
of MIR. William Frazee, of New York,
aged l year and months.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22

% contain, besides biographical memoir
d General Greene, his correspondence,
Hitherto unpublished, with the Command
81 in Chiei, and with Congress, besiaes
the correspondence Of other officers and
Individuals.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-22

At circuit court Of this state, held in
Newark the last week, the case of Col.
Ogden VS.. Thomas Gibbons, both of this
was decided. The jury, after
a short consultation returned with YER
dict for the plaintiff of $4,000, the whole
amount laid ia the declaration.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
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vALu-sLE IMPROVEMENT.

A few days since, we had occasionto call
at the shop Of Messrs. Van Vechten & Sey-
mour, Blank Book Manufacturers and fan
cy binders, where we witnessed with much
pleasure an improvement which cannot but
be interesting 10 the merchant and mocha
mic. 1t was machine which ruled both
sides Of the sheet at once, and with ra-
pidity and beauty truly astonishing. By
means of this labor saving machine, 1.-THE
inventor of which we do not recolIect) pa
per can be ruled at about 7opercent cheap
er than heretofore. Those acquainted with
the process of ruling for blank books, can
appreciate its value when we inform them
that two lads in the shop have repeatedly
faint lined ream OF paper on bo,h sides, in
twelve minutes. The gentlemen above-
mentioned have purchased from the patch
tee the exclusive use of the machine for this
city and county. .4ibaay Register.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
TRIAL of .lRBU7HMoT$ .ayMBRIsTER

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT TRANSMITTED BY THE
PRESIDENT TO CONGRESS.
Continued.
William Handy, witness on the part
of the prosecution, being duly sworn, and
commencing statement of what he heard
the chiefs say, and the prisoner objecting
to heresay evidence Of that kind-the court
was cleared in order to take the question /;
when they decided that the prisoners OBJ
lection was not valid. The witness was
therefore recalled, and stated, that fifteen
or twenty days after the prisoner arrived al
Ocklocknee, the Seminole Indians began
10 steal horses from the United States set.
Elements, and committed murders on the
Satilla River which, he was informed by
them, was at the instigation Of the pr:
soner:
The Chiefs of the Little Villages in wit
ness's neighborhood then desired him 10
write a few lines to the prisoner, stating
these reports, and that he did not know
that those Indians he was exciting bad long
been outlawed, and cautioned him against
such proceedings, or he might be involved
in their ruin. This the witness did when
the prisoner wrote him long and insulting
letter which was lost, upbradng the wit
ness for calling those Indians outlaws, and
accusing him Of exciting The Indians to cru
ell war. The witness was told by Chiefs
and Indians who had seen the prisoner,
that he advised them to 90 to war with the
United States, if they did not Surrender
them the lands which had been taken from
them, and that the British government
would support them in it.
The Indians that took the witness and a
certain Mr.. Doyle prisoners, which hap
pened on the 18th December last, told
them that it was by the prisoners order ;
! and on their arrival at Mickasuky Gas pri-
soners) King IJah and all his Chiefs told
them il was by the prisoners orders they
were taken and robbed-on their arrival al
Suwany they were told by the Indians and
Negro Chiefs who sal in counsel over them
that the prisoner had advised that he should
be given up to or 6 Choctaw Indians who
were saved from the Negro Fort who would
revenge themselves for the loss Of thei,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Marshal's Sale.

WILL be sold under an order Of the
w district court for the District Of Co.
lumbias in the town Of Alexandra, on the
Gath II this month Thursday, at liam.
at the warehouse Of Thomas H. Rowland,
ON Mordecai Miller's wharf, for cash,
goo boxes raisins
IS jars quicksilver
3 or. casks wine
Part of pipe Of wine
II bags almonds
2 brass compssses
A parcel of bread
bundle rough mats
I water cask together with the
caboose, and part Of the sails Of the ship
Liberty. D. MINOR, D. NJ.
For T. Ringgold, Marshal.
Dec &c 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

The penitentiary report has been handed
in-from which it appears that during the
last tes months there is balance in favor
OF the institution Of more than 5000 dollars,
exclusive Of work done for the building it.
self in the erection of additional cells. The
ihumber of convicts now confined in the Pc
nitentiary is II under the law of the state i;
apd | under the United States laws-To
the credit OF the female sex, be il known
that out Of these consicts, there are bat
two women
The auditors report Of the receipts and
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22

friends at that place. On their rctdm
from Suwany, The Chief King Hiiah told
them that he had got the prisoner To write
severaPletters for him, ono to the Cover.
nor o. Providence. one 10 the British Min
ister At Washington, one To the Secretary
of State in London, anil one 10 the Ameri.
can Agent for Indian Aif,ir., protesting a.
gainst the proceedings Of Commanding off,
Ger at Fort Sect. While the witness was
at Suwany, tire Indian Chief. told him, that
the prisoner had arrived al that place with
Ten kegs of powder on Loard hi. vessel and
whilst at FGrt 81. MARKS, sometime in
March, Ililiisaja or Francis, brought an or.
der from the prisoner to the commandment
for two kegs po& Ter, with other articles
which were in his possession.
Question by the Court. Were any mur.
ders or derrcdatioEs committed on the
white settlements by the Indians pre-
vious to the prisoners arrival at Ocklock-
nee?
Ans. None, except one murder at Fort
Gaines, wkirL was before or about the time
Of The prisoder's arrival.
To be continued
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
WHAT WILL RELIEVE US?

Among the favorite projects of the day
for relieving the pressure for money, is that
Of prohibiting the expectation ofspecie from
this country. 1t is much to be questioned
whether this measure would effect the end
desired; the law itself, it is apprehended,
would be mere dead letter in our statute
book, while the evil complained of would
continue to increase. We must look for
relief IRON another and entirely different
source.
We must cease to run the nation in debt
for the needless trappings Of luxury import
ed from Europe:
We must abandon our habits of specula.
ton:
Our rich men must spend their surplus
money in The encouragement of industry at
home:
The middling class must live nithin their
income:
Our young men must depend on produc-
the labor, rather than their 10its for live
lihood,
And last, though not least, we must all
refrain from aping the establishments Of the
nations of Europe.
Until this shall have been done, we shall
look in vain for relief from government
This nation has literally become nation of
SPECTATORS; and our youth. instead Of at
tempting 10 gain wealth by steady pro-
gress in the sober concerns of life, hope
rather 10 amass fortunes by daring adven-
lures, which but too often lead them astray
from The path Of rectitude, and not unfre-
quently plunge them into despair and
wre.chedness, if unsuccessful. Ibid.
Extract of letter received in New ork,
dated Bordeaux, Oct. 10.
"Our crop of wine has turned out very
well this year, particularly the white, so
that you Nay calculate upon brandy CO.
ming down 10 80 cents in the course Of the
winter. 1t is now at 100 cents per gallon
4th proof. The harvest for bread stuffs has
been very small beans, peas. rye -four and
rice viii no doubt be in toerable demand all
this year. The best growths Of claret have
not sold higher at any time within the last
ten years. Freights are still dull for the U.
States, but hope our commerce will re-
viye by means of the price Of brandy and
cargo cIaret, which has fallen very much. !"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Public Sale.

DY virtue Of deed Of trust to the sub
ID scriber, will be sold, on Monday the
4th January next, between l2 and O'Clock,
- on the premises, House and Lot,
din on the west side Of Union.street,
H.. TO the northward Of Queen.street,
A now occupied by Mr. Smith. The
terms will be made known on the day Of
sale VIM. HERBERT, Jr
Dec &c t4J
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22

disbursements for the last year-and his es-
innate for the next have also been received.
He calculates that on the first Of October
next, (the end of the fiscal year, there may
be a balance in the treasury of more than
10000 dollars--he dissuades the legisia-
lures from the idea Of reducing the taxes,
founded upon this prosperous condition OF
the revenue; but advises them rather to
apply the surplus to the extinguishment oil
the state debt; the interest on which, we
believe, be represents at more than 10000
dollars. [Richmond Compiler.
The speaker laid before the house COM
muncation from the governor, with sundry
documents, respecting the capitol and pub
lie square. Among these papers is Ie-
port oil the committee OF the council, from
which it appears that the sums disbursedon
these improvements amount to 1888 II
cash on hand, lst Dec. 1918, $3.50 II
the net proceeds OF sales Of real property
appropriated to this purpose, amount to
these two SUMS united, viz. S78, 583 81.
The claims for work, sc. done,
which are adjusted, Sl,3A SO
Ditto unaIiusted 4.32l 33a
Debts on specific contracts, 1l,234 69t
$1,000 36s
The sum estimated by the su-
perintendent to complete
these public improvements, 1880
$4,000 36i
Deducting cash on hand, 7,34S 93i
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From which is to be deducted the sum for
which the hemp house lot may be sqld.-
The unadjusted claims "will be considera-
bly, diminished, as it is confidently belize
we'd many Of them cannot in their present
form be allowed" IachmOnd Inquirer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
MURDER.

A detailed account is given in the Nor
folk Herald, Of the murder Of Mr.. Alexan.
der sTagger, of South Carolina, who had
come to Princess Ann county, Virginia, to
purch Sc slaves. 1t is rendered very clear
that ne IVES shot in the woods by some ne
groes ,fat The instance OF Harper Ackiss, to
obtain the money which hi had in posses
sion.
At New-York there is a line Of battle
ship on the stocks, in the building oswhch
great progress has been made.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Found,
Alexandria Academy.
Prince-street Academy.

THE FIRST public examination in this in
i stitulion, will take place So
On Wednesday, Esd INST. al Ga. NJ.
at which the parents aud guardians of the
students in the academy are respectfully
invited to attend, and also such citizens as
feel Interested in the education Of youth.
JAMES CADEN,
Prof. .Nath. T. Natural Philosophy.
December 81 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Union Bank.

business will be suspended in this
- institution OIL Friday next, the 25th
inst. The board will meet on Wednesday
TO attend to such offerings for discount as
may be made. All bills and notes falling
due on the 25th, il is expected will be paid
On Thursday. c. T. CHAPMAN,
Dec 22 At Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22

an act regulating the currency wilhin the
United States, Of the gold coin of Great
Britain, France, Portugal, and Spain, and
The crowns OF F rance, and FIVE franc pieces,
passed the Goth ofApril, 1916, | have lie
hdnor to transmit herewith report of the
director Of the mint, giving the result OF
sundry assays, made in pursuance OF m.
structions from this department.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
sir, your obedient servant,
VIM. n. CRAWFORD.
The Honorable the Speaker
Of The HOUSE IF Representatives..
flint ofthe dated States, 5M Dec. 1918.
SIR: Agreeably To the general directions
contained in your lencrof the Goth Of ia
nuary last, have caused Essays to be made
of the severa! species Of foreign gold and
silver coins, made current in the United
States, by an act OF Congress, passed ;he
goth April, 1916.
The result OF the assayer's report, is as
follows:
car. grs.
Gold coins OF G. Britain, made Of
pieces (guineas) s2 o
Do 5 do (soyereigns) 92O
Do Of Portugal, 8 DO barely q U
Do oi France, . do Xxx francs) Il 2 3-8
Do OF Spain, . DO 90 8 10
~ dwt p'rS
Silver coins Of France, made
of 5 pieces (crowns 10 10 10
Do do " francs) 10 10 Y
From the above it appears
/. That as the gold coins Of Great Britain
and OF Portugal are OF the same quality with
those of the United States, their instrinsic
value will be at the rate of 100 cents for
q grains, as regulated by law.
9. That the intrinsic value Of the gold
coins OF France, will be at the rate of 100
cents 81 l-69l grams, or collar in 3455
worse than their legal value.
3. That the intrinsic value of the gold
coins Of Spain, will be at the rate of 100
SCHtS ioi 80 'o-ioo SidibS, VI ohC uoiIdi
in 800 worse than their legal value.
4. That the intrinsic value of the silver
French crowns, will be 1T the rate of III
8-l0 cents per ounce, or 2l0 of cent in
the ounce, better than their legal value.
8. That the inslrinsic value of the silver
FIVE franc pieces of France, will be at the
rate of ll6 4-lO cents, nearly, per ounce,
or 40 of a cent, nearly, per ounce, better
than their legal value.
II may, however, sir, be observed, that,
from long experience Of the a>sayer Of the
mint, it is found that the quality of foreign
coins, especially Of silver, is somewhat va
riable, as will appear by comparing the
above report with those Of former years {:
their respective values, therefore, as regu-
lated by the law OF 1916, are probably as
near their average intrinsic value, as can
well be ascertained.
have the honor 10 be, sir, with great
respect, your most cbedient servant,
ROBERT PATTERSON.
The Honorable VIM. H. Cruwt0rd,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Office.

THE Bank of Potomac will be shut on
l Friday next (Chrislmas). All notes
intended 10 he offered for discount, will
have TO be put into Bank on Thursday next
before IL O'clock, and all notes due on the
25ih, to be paid Oh the Gath.
Dec 90 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
FOREIGN COINS.

REPORT TO CONGRESS-, OF ASSAYS.
Treasury Department, Dec. Sh, 1918.
Sir: In obedience to the act, entitled
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22

e. The members of the
Band atiachedto The fst Reg. cd brigade
of Militia of the Dstf;c; OF Columbia, arc
requested to meet al the usual place this E.
veniDs at O'Clock. Dec e2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
CHAPEL FOR The BLIND.

The Liverpool Advertiser of the 18th OF
October states, that the foundation stone Tor
chapel iptenlei 20 be attached to the in
sti,ut;on, the schoo, for the INDECENT Blind,
was .ai,; on the. preceding Tuesday, before
a very large COLLECTION Of respectable per-
sons. A procession was formed which pro-
ceaded to ST. Peters church, where religious
exercises we've performed. The text from
which bis Lordship (Rt. Rev. the Lord BIZ
shop of Chesler) took his discourse, was
the FIRST chapter of Haggai, and the 7'h
and 9Th verses" Thus saith the Lord OF
Hosts, consider your ways; go up TO the
mountains, AMI bring wood T. build house,
ami | will take pleasure in il; AMI will
be gior6ed, saith the Lord" The coilec-
ton at the doors amounted to f425 lbs I'd
being larger sum than was ever obtained
before FIR any charitable object in Liver
pool. The ladies' who appeared at the
church doors to hold the plates were, Coun-
tess ofSefon, Lady Barton, the Hon. Mrs.
Hopwood, the Mayoress, MIR. Blackburn,
Mrs. Patten Bold, Mrs. Admiral Murray,
and Mr.. Littledale.
The procession was again formed and
proceeded to the ground where the founda-
ton stone was laid the usual ceremonies
of depositing coins having been finished,
the Bishop offered up prayers. The vice
pre- .ident, Admiral Murray, then approach
ed the Bishop, and presented a silver
trowel, upon which was an appropriate in.
scription, and accompanied it with suit.
able address.
Upon flourish of trumpets being then
given, the whole of the pupils struck up
the Tooth psalm, in which they were joined
By great party Of the numerous assem-
blage, who were computed to be not less
than 10000.
Speaking of the boisterous passage of the
United States sloop Of war Hornet, the
Washington City Gazette says-"Her te-
merity in working down the British channel
from Cowes to Deal, in the face Ofa whole
feet that put back into port, by adverse
winds, is a circumstance that proudly pro-
claims the superior seamanship of the Anne
ricans, and which must have left fayora-
bic impression on the spectators Of this en-
tcrprise."
MURDER.
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Selected for the Gazette.

THE FRESHMAN.
The savage loves hi, native shore,
Tho rude The soil and chill the air.
Then, well may Erin's sons adore
Their isle, which nature formed so fair.
Whist food ere wash'd shore so sweet,
As the Shannon great, or pastoral Bann
Or who friend or foe could meet
So generous as an lrishman?
His hand is rash, his heart is warm,-
But principle is still his guide:
None more reients deed of harm,
Or none forgives with nobler pride.
He may be dup'd, but can't be sear'd-
More fit to practice than to plan;
, He dearly earns his poor reward,
And spends it like an lrishman.
II poor or strange, he'll for you pay,
And guide you where you safe may be;
Hyou're his guest while here you stay,
His cottage holds jubilee.
His inmost soul he will unlock,
Should he but once your merit scaB:
Your confidence he scorns to mock,
For faithful is an lrishman.
BY honor bound, in woe or veal,
Whate're he bids, he dares to do;
Try him with bride, it wont prevail:
Put him in FIRE, you'll find him true.
He seeks not safety by his post,
Whate'e it may in danger van;
And If the field OF fame be lost,
1t wont be by an lrishman.
Erin, loy'd land, frem age to age,
Be thou more safe, more great, and free;
Nay peace be yeurs-but should you wage
A dangerous wal, --'nsy victory
Her blessings spread DER every field;
And gentle breezes freely fan,
And cheerful smiles serenely gid
The breast OF every lri,hman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Young Hyson Tea.

SEVENTY.FiVE fen catty boxes young
- hyson tea, selected particularly for ia
miIy use, just received and for sale by
D.clS LINDSAY L. HILL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-22
Malaga Wine. Candles, &c.

Malaga Wine, Candles, &c.
ONE hundred boxes Hyde's mould cam
" dies
60 or. casks Malaga wine, represented
to be of good quality
Just received and for sale by
SAINT MESSERSMlTH,
Who has an store,
Jamaica rum (4tb proof)
Cognac brandy
Whiskey; wrapping paper
Liquorice paste
Gum copal
Fancy soap
December q II