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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
LEWISTON, PENN Dec. a.

James Z. Monks was arraigned on the
26lh ult. at the court then sitting in Belle
fonte, Centre county, for the murder OF
Reuben Guilds sometime in the month
Of Nov. 1917, in Clearfield county. The
trial lasted till Thursday last. The evil
dence was altogether circumstantial-
however, every circumstance SO strongly
corroborated each other, that there was
not doubt left of the guilt Of Monks.
Every exertion was made by the counsel,
who defended him with their accustomed
ingenuity and talents, but the case was
so strong that the Jury after short alb
sence from the box, returned verdict of
GUILTY of Murder in the first degree. Two
motions were made in arrest of Judgment
which were argued on Tuesday last. The
court, however, over ruled them, and in
solemn and affecting manner pronounced
the awful sentence of the law on the mis-
cradle offender, who appeared scarcely to
feel dread at his situation.
He was defended by Messrs. Burnside,
| Norris and Potter. Messrs. Blanchard
and Bradford on the part of the prosecu-
ton.
The following circumstance took place
at the trial Of Monks, which goes to prove
how callous the heart may become to suf-
fering or danger. His wife was sitting
near him during the trial, and Monks was
nursing his Child-at an interval in the
trial he turned to her, and enquired when
she would come to see him again. She
replied, smiling, Oh, Jim. | dink |
wont come back to the day you is hung"
Indeed, throughout the trial, and during
the time sentence was passing upon him,
he manifested the greatest unconcern, and
the truly eloquent and affecting address
of Judge Huston, brought no ray Of feel
ing to his face.
ate of Hunterdon county.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
Latest from the Spanish Main.
NoRFoLK, [vIR. DEC. hi.

NORFOLK, (vIR.) DEC. II.
Letters from two respected correspon-
dents at St. Thomas, dated Gath and 18th
November, 1918, received at this Office
by the brig Cumberland, contain the in
tellisence that Lord Cochrane arrived at
Margaretta on or about the goth of Nov.
with a fifty gun ship and three sloops Of
war, being part of his squadron intended
to cooperate with Admiral Brion, ia an
attack upon Cumana on the 18th of that
month.-Com. JoIIie also had sailed from
Five Islands for Cumana. The Patriot
squadrons were web supplied with proyi-
sions for six months.
The following ports remained in pos
session of the Roy alists on the first Of
November, viz. Barcelona, Cumana, Va
lencia, Vitoria, Caracas, Laguira, Porto
Cavello-All the ports to the eastward Of
Cumana were held by the Patriots.
Our correspondent further states, that
Com. Jolfie had sent into Margaretta, for
breach of blockade, the American brig
George Washington, of New FORK. The
cargo had been condemned, but the vessel
liberated: the captors TO pay freight OF
three dollars per barrel.
A letter received at st. Thomas on the
25th ult. from Curacao, informed that
the Dutch brig Of war Swallow, having
several vessels under convoy, had been
fallen in with by a Patriot cruizer, which
captured several of the vessels and blew
up one. The same letter says, every
thing remains quiet on the Main. One
of our correspondents says, it is believed
by some at St. Thomas, that the report of
the arrival of Lord Cochrane at Marga-
retta, is altogether fabrication to excite
the fears of the Roy
American produce of every description
was much lower at ST. Thomas than in
The u. States.-BeGCon.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

Extract from letter published in the
Baltimore Patriot, dated Washington, De-
cember 49," have conversed with most
CT the Senate and House. aud find few
disposed to enter into the Money Concerns
of the nation. They attribute the present
embarrassments TO the over-trading of the
merchants-to the Backs having dis
counted too literally, thereby creating too
great an emission of spurious paper in the
shape of bank notes-which they believe
will correct itself. To make an attempt
ia Congress and fail would be doing an
injury. kno,U nothing mill be done, and
the sooner the public shall kno'U 1t the
better. You are appraised of my opportu-
nifty of judging in this business, aud there.
fore can duly appreciate the positive
manner in which speak.
The Bankrupt law gains ground.
hope its provisions will be extended SO as
to bring within its reach, all the broken
banks 10 the country. Bankrupt institu-
lions ought to be amenable to the law as
well as individuals"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
From the London Observer of Oct. Is.

Difference NTH america Adusted-
The matters, not in dispute exactly, but
in uncertainty, and which were left for
arrangement between this country and
America, at the conclusion of the late
war, are said to have been, the greater
number of them, happily settled by the
commissioners appointed for that purpose
on our part, and Mr.. Gallatin on the
other, before that gentleman quilted Eng
land. The boundary, which was left I'M
settled in the treaty at the end Of the revo,
Iutionary war, is now accurately fixed.
This, iftrue, is great point. The right
of fishing, and drying fish, on the coasts
Of Newfoundland, is clearly defined and
the terms Of intercourse between our
West India Islands and the vessels Of the
United States are specified aud agreed on.
These also are matters of considerable
weight: but the greatest difficulty re-
mains behind, and it is probable for this
reason, that it is the greatest, that it SO
remains the right Of experimenting the
seamen Of each country, when found gu
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

and render them harmless long before the
province is evacuated.
/ annot close this communication with
out again calling your attention to the
meritorioas conduct Of Capt. BOyIes. In
zeal, activity, and perseverance, he is
surpassed by no partizan have ever
known. have, &c. &c.
WILLIAM KING, Col. 5th Inf.
Mai Gen. A. JACKSON,
Commanding Division Of the South.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
From the Albany Gazette.

Extract Of a letter from George G. Bar
reH, Esq. american Consul at Malaga,
(Spasn TO member of the albany
county Agricultural Society.
g As an American am happy to OBJ
serve enlightened men forming societies
in the various parts of the United States,
to promote the great interests of sgricuI-
ture. shall transmit to you the differ
ent kinds of wheat growing in this king
dom; as also such seeds and roots as can
be cultivated advantageousIy in the state
of New-York. The latitude of this
part of Spain not differing materially
from New. ork and Philadelphia, say 81
N. although we have little or no winter,
and our heat is more intense, yet our at
mosphere being more elastic than yours,
presume the roots of this country will
thrive spontaneously with you.
The sheep of this part of Spain are not
better than those of America. If you
can induce the yeomanry of America to
discard the long-sided hungry breed oil
hogs; and substitute those oil Spain, you
will confer an immense service on your
country. hey are seen 10 droves OF
hundreds all over Spain-They subsist in
summer on weeds, aud with a little corn
in autumn, become astonishingly fat and
make the most delicious pork in the world.
| will seud you pair, and shall be happy
On all occasions to promote your views"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
Late of Hunterdon county.

Steam Batteries. Navy Commits
sioners have agreed with Messrs. Robert
Mcqueen g. Co. proprietors OF the Coluu-
bian Foundry and Steam Engine Manu-
factory, of this city, for the Engine and
Machinery for new Steam Frigate,
which government have authorised to be
built under the law for the gradual in
crease of the navy. The model of the
vessel they have had prepared, and which
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

promise to be important acquisitions to
our agricultural products. 1t is not ex-
actly known whether these seeds are for a
winter or summer crop. By advice of
his excellency, an experiment is making,
by sowing seed for winter wheat; and the
experiment will be repeated in the spring.
Members of the society can be supplied
with moderate parcels for experiment.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
gplla @A1@gPTIao
ELIZaBETHTOWN,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1918.

What mill relieve us Among the IA
vourite projects Of the day for relieving
the pressure for money, is that of prohibit
ing the expectation of specie from this
country. Ii is much to be questioned
whether this measure would effect the
end desired the law itself, it is appre-
hended, would be mere dead letter in
our statute book, while the evil complain
ed of would continue to increase. We
must look for relief from another and en-
tirely different source.
We must cease to run the NATION in
debt for the needless trappiDgs of luxury
imported from Europe:
We must abandon our habits of specu-
lation:
Our rich men must spend their surplus
money in the encouragement of industry at
home
The middling class must live 1vithin
their income
Our young men must depend on pro-
ductiue lab0ur, rather than their ruitS for
a livelihood:
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 fer relief from govern
ment.-This nation has lately become a
nation of spectators and our youth, To-
stead of attempting to gain wealth by a
steady progress in the sober concerns OF
life, hope rather to amass fortunes by dar-
ing adventures, which but too often lead
them astray froin the path of rectitude,
and not unfrequently plunge them into
despair and wretchedness, if unsuccessful.
Alb. Reg.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
From the Pitts6eld Sun.

Gov. Clinton, Of New York, has for
warded to the care of Thomas Gould, Esq
late president of the Berkshire Agricul-
tural Society, and for their benefit, two
valuable parcels Of wheat, viz; one from
Minorca, and the other from Egypt.
These seeds appear remarkably fine, and
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29
DIED.

At Bridgetown, the 2lst inst. Mrs. Mary .4nn
Defsnis, aged 81 years.
At West-Windsor, on the 18th inst suddenly,
Mr.. John Fluck, aged Sd. A few minutes before
his death, he left the room to obtain some fire, to
all appearances perfectly WELL After having re-
turned he seated himself by the side of his only
daughter and without speaking one word, he gently
laid his head in her lap and expired without a
struggle.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

-
ALBANY.-The Grand Jury of Albany,
after performing the ordinary duties, have
felt constrained by the obligations Of their
oatbs, to complain
OF grog-shops, and tipping houses,
called groceries" as the nurseries Of
idleness, intemperance, and crime.
OF luxury and dissipation " ia the
higher and more wealthy classes"
of Gaming, and the importation of the
laws, in such cases.
The bad examples of the great, and the
allarements of fashion are particularly
deprecated. Many revel in her may
rounds, at the expense of the fair trader,
the prudent farmer, and the Industrious
mechanic. Col.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

has been forwarded to the commissioners,
is entirely different from the Fulton bat
terry, and will possess all the qualities Of
ordinary ships Of war-Ndt. Adr.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-12-29

board the ships Of the other, is still unset
tied.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
CHARLES County COURT,
August Term, 1917.

I'm application to Charles County
- Court by petition in writing OF
flames G. Batenau Of Charles County, for
the benefit of the act of assembly for the
relief of sundry insolvent debtors, passed
at November session 1905, and the seve-
raj supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule OF his pro-
perty and li.t Of his creditors on oath,
30 far as he can ascertain them, being an
nexed to his petition, and the court be-
ing satisfied by competent testimony that
Fthe said James 6. Bateman has resided
two years Immediately preceding the
time of his application, in the state OF
MARYLAND, and being also satisfied that
the said James G. Batenan is in actual
confinement for debt, and the said James
FG. Bateman having entered into bond
with sufficient security tor his personal
appearance in Charles County Court, to
answer such allegations as his creditors
may make against him: 1t is therefore
ordered and adjudged, that the said
lanes G. Bateman be discharged from
IMPRISONMENT, and that by causing CO.
ny of this order to be inserted in some
one of the newspapers edited in the dis.
trict of Columbia, once week Tor two
months successfully, before the third
Monday of March next, he give notice to
Ibis creditors to appear before the said
ceurt. at Charlestown in said county, on
the said third Monday Of March next,
for tn. purpose Of recommending trus-
ltee for their benefit, and to shew cause
| why the said James G. Bateman should
not have the benefit OF the several insol-
vent laws as prayed. Given under my
hand this 9th day of December, 1917.
| rsste. JOHN BARNES, elk.
| December II th2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
January 81
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, to wit.
November Term, 1917
Alexandria county, i'

IN cKAEcERr.
James Fleming, Joseph Vaudeville and
Samuel 3. Larmcur, under the firm of
James Fleming 4 Co. ComPlainants,
AGAINST
Alexander Compton, James Anderson,
John Poe, James English and David
NJ. Black, DEPENDENTS.
THE defendant, Alexander Compton,
not having entered his appearance
and given security according to the sta
tute and the rules OF this court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction Of the court
upon affidavit that the said Alexander
Compton is not an inhabitant Of this dis
trict-.On motion of the said complain
ants by their counsel, it is ordered that
the said defendant, Alexander Compton,
do appear here on the first day of the
next court, and enter his appearance to
suit, and give security for performing the
DEGREES of the court ; and that the other
defendants, James Anderson. John Poe
James English and David NJ. Black, dc
not pay away, convey or secrete the debt:
by them owing to or the estate or effects
in their hands belonging to the said ab
sent defendant Alexander Compton, unit
the further order or decree of this court
and that copy Of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully II
oLe of the public newspapers published
in this county, and that another copy b
posted at the front door of the court hous,
Of said county.
Test, e. DENEALE, c. c.
January sS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
Bank stock for sale.
Enquire Of the Printer,
o.t.bs- mwftf
CHARLES County Court Z
August Term 1917. )


application to Charles countycnurt
I by petition in writing OF Williamson
cnx. Of Charles county, for the benefit OF
the act of assembly for the relief OF sun
dry insolveut debtors, passed at Novem'
her session 1905, and the several supple,
ments thereto, on the terms mentioned
herein, a schedule of his property and
list Of his creditors on oath, SO far as he
can ascertain them, being annexed 70 MS
petition, and the court being SATISFIED ~
competent testimony that the sa'd VII
hanson Cox hasresided two years imme-
distely preceding the time OF his apPll-
cation in the state Of Marylanc, anu De-
ing also satisfied that the said Wiiiiaai-
son Cexis in actual confinement tor DEBT
and the said Williamson Cox having en-
tered into bond with sufficient security
for his personal appearance in Charles
co.nty court, to answer such allegations
as his creditors may make against hun
II is therefore ordered and adjudged that
the said Williamson Cox be discharged
from imprisonmeut-and that by causing
a cow of this order to be inserted 10
some enc Of the newspapers edited in the
district of Columbia once week Tor two
months successfully before the third Mon
day of March next, he give notice to ms
creditors to appear before the said court
at Charles Town in said county, on the
said third Monday of March next ioI
the purpose of recommending trustee ee
for tbciir benefit, and to shew cause why
the said Williamson Cox should not have
rae benefit of the several insolvsnt law
as prayed. Given under my hand thl'
sixth day Of January, in the year OF on %
Lord one thousand eight hundred o.
eighteen. 4o,,- p,pNes
Test, JUN court.
Clerk of Charles count
! January 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
Valuable Family Medicines.
January sS

lust received, direct from the pro-
sD prietors, the following valuable
MEDICINES, all Of which have been in
use for number Of years past, in almost
every part of the United States; have
been highly patronized by people Of the
first responsibility; and approved by
those who have had occasion to make use
of them, for the cure of those disorders
for which they are scverally calculated.
DR.. Lees Genuine (Windham) BIZ
lious Pills,
Universally known and used through
out the United States as a family medi-
cine. The fame of these pills has become
So great, that many have attempted to
counterfeit them-to guard against this.
the prop;ietors have procured stereo-
type label, and each box of Genuine
Lees Pills will hereafter be enclosed in
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
Haniltan's Elirir.

A sovereign remedy for colds, Obsti.
nate coughs. asthmas, sore tlirOats, ca
tarlAs, and approaching eOnsumptions.-
To parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING COUGH, this dis
covery is of the first magnitude. as it al
fords immediate relief, cheeks the pro-
gress, and in a short time entirely re-
moves the most cruel disorders to winch
children are liable. The Elixir is per-
fectly agreeable, and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in takiDgit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
For the prevention and cure
BILIous AND MALIGNANT FE'Es>
is recommended

BILIOUS AND hALlGShNF Ff' F">
is recommended
H.aHE's .qETI.BILIOUS PILLS
THIS Medicine has been attended
with degree of success highly hateful
to the inyen tor's feelings in several is'rs
Of the West Indies ard in the Sou'lcrn
and Middle States, &c.
The testimony Of number Of persin
can be adduced, wbo have reason to Lc.
lieve that a timely use Of this salutary re-
NEEDY has, under Providence, preserved
their Iives when in the most alarming cir.
cumstances.
Facts OF this conclusive nature speak
more in favour Of u medicine than CO.
Iumns of Pompeus sulcsy founded on
mere assertion.
II is not indeed presumptuously pro.
posed as an infallible cure, but the inveI-
Tor has every possible reason that can re-
suit from extensive experience for be-
lleving that dose of these Pills taken
uncc in every two weeks during the pre-
vaIence Of our bilious feyers. viii prove
an intallibls preventive and further,
that in the earlier stages of those diseases
their use vii! very generally succeed in
restoring health, and frequently in cases
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pow
er of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly
mild, so as to be used with safety BY per-
sons in every situation and OF every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry
of superhuous bile and prevent its NOR
bid secretions-to restore and amend the
appetite-to produce free Perspiration
and thereby prevent colds which are Of
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails to remove 4 cold il taken on its tlrst
appearance they are celebrated for re-
moving habitual NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
the stomach and severe head-ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons on
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff.
catious in preventing and curing disor.
ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully resery-
ed for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09
February 4
Valuable Property for Sale.

Valuable Property for Sale.
TIME Subscriber having removed from
Alexandria, offers for sale on IL
b.ral credit, the following Valuable Pro-
H;s Wharf and Warehouses, at the IN.
tersection Of Union and Princess Streets
at preseu, occupied by NJ Miller, Esq
A Dwelling House and Lot on RIM
cess-street, between Union and water
streets.
Two Dwelling Houses and two vacant
Tots adjoining, on PrincesS-street, be-
tveen Water and Fairfax streets.
Two large Brick Warehouses, corner
Of King aud Columbus sreets-the best
stands in Alexandria for the Hour and
grocery business.
A Dwelli4g House and Lots adjoining
the above, on Kins-street: at present &C.
suipied BY Mr.. Rocker.
A vacant Lot on Commerce-street,
nsar the warehouses of Mr.. Gilman.
AtLot containing 7 acres, adjoining
The Little River turnpike gate No. !, en-
closed and in fine order TOR cultivation.
ANY of the ABOVE described propert,
will be sold on very liberia, terms-fo.
which please apply to John Duntas, IL
Alcxandria. or to the subscriber residing
- R,l,ipere. w. ii. DrNDAS-
January u a''w'nA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-09

ore OF these labels, with these words Oh
the sides: " Lees Genuine Winhha'n
Bilious Pills." and on the end Of !he Ia
hel the words, "Samue Lee, patehtee'
&c. I. Thompson, agent, jnint proprie
tor" &c. and should any De onerea LOT
sale without said label on tsem ,he Pur-
chaser may be apprissd that 'hey a's
J,r. TLompson's celebrated Eye Watsr'
Far the cure ofinHamed and sore Eyes
If aImost every description. This 'alua-
bIa nrSnsr,,ion comes highly recommend
wi o f.o,a ,be most respectable sources
90 % snd % cents bottle.
n. pascson'S Genuine Ech Ointment.
~ eertain and safe cure for that di.a-
..t,sble complaint, as well as other ir-
cations OF the skin. Price S7i cents a
Dox.
DR.. Ra1cson's Anti Bilious and So
nachic BiHers,
For weakly and inhrm constitutions.
Price 81 cents box.
Hincklsy's Intaltibie Remedy for the
Piles.
A most valuable medicine. Price so
cents box.
Thompson's aromatic Tooth Paste.
For whitening and preserving the
teeth-it may be used with the greatest
safety. Price so cents box.
Specific Drops for The Tooth dthe,
Which, in almost every case, gives in
slant relief in that distressing complaint.
Price S7I cents bottle.
Cooley's Vegetable Eli1ir. for Coughs.
.asthmGs, Consumptions, &c.
A very valuable medicine in those
complaints. Price so cents bottle.
For sale, in Alexandria, by DR.. Richa-
H. Little; in Washington City, by DIR.
Damd 0tt in Georgetown. by DIR. John
OFT, Ohio NJ. Linttaum y Co. and Ma
thaniel Je,c:tt.
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For Sale or Rent,

,,pu in Fairfax county, contain
- a5out 500 acres Of land Ii IS
II. - within half mile Of the Little
s ota,''T Turnpike, distant 81 miles from
tMs,rF r and adjoining the very high
n imnroyed farm Of Francis l.. Lee esq,
6n ,a bp,If Of this land is in wood, and so
. Ons Of tina, which is open has been late
~ cleared. The plaster is ia general use
N this neighborhood, and the a0urlsains
"ond;t;on Of all those farms upon which
# hs. been employed, gives the mast So
tisfactory evidence Of it's oenehelal Ell,
fects. Shos,d the subscriber not saccee"
IN selling, he would rent this farm Tor a
form Of wears upon such conditions as
,sonld render it the tenants interest to
smnroye. C. CALVERT STUART,
Chantilly,
Near Pleasant Valley post office
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