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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

! Their Information and advise. After being
absent about week they came back, and
having found means TO get the girl 10 the
house of one of the neighbours, they took
her at mid day put her into chaise, and
carried her TO the house Of Mr.. p. where
she remained till the next morning, when
/ they proceeded with her TO New York.
The reason given By the friends of the
mother for proceeding in this way instead
of taking legal steps TO obtain the child, is
that they we're apprehensiye she would be
removed beyond their reach, before they
ccuId obtain legal decision.
As it respects the divorce, it appears
that two or three years after the marriage
the mother left the Mississippi where they
then resided, and returned to her friends
10 New York. This separation on The
one par: is represented , have taken place
on account of her misconduct; and on the
other on account of bis, Of which the lille
gitimate children afford some proof. But
it seems divorce took place by az act Of
the Legislature of Louisiana about 1871 !;
soon after which he was married to the wo-
man who is distinguished by the appella-
ton of the step-mother.
The affair excites great Interest not on
ly on account of the novelty OF the circum
stance, but Oh account Of the character Of
the parties. Major w. was brother Of
the celebrated English writer, Mary
WooIstoncraft. The mother is of very
respectable family 10 N. York, and the
Istep-mother very intelligent woman, OF
high standing in New-OrIeans.
1t is understood that before the iDdict-
meDt no complaint was made on oath, &C
cordine to the usual course of proceedings
10 criminal matters; but that Mr.. Ell and
some of his friends made such represen-
tation of the affair to the Attorney General
as induced him or some other magistrate
in the County Of Rockingham Cat great
distance from the place where tie cir
cnmstances were best known) TO summon
those who were named to him by Mr.. III. to
attend at Amherst in behalf Of the State.
In an affair which produces SO many
idle rumeurs, il is not to be expected that
a correct account Of all the circumstances
can be readily obtained; but the above is
believed to be fair statement Of the case,
depending on information obtained from
intelligent people, living in the immediate
|neighbourhood.
We would further remark. that Major
w. left large property.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
CULLEN'S
Liquid Magnesia.

eFE ME Transparent Solution of Magne
IL STA, is presented to the pubic, as thu
most eligible mode of exhibiting Magne
STA; as it possesses the virtues of tina
medicine in all eminent degree-is ex
\ tremely palatable; acts more speedily
with greater certainty, and does not form
concretions in the bowels, as Messrs
Brande and Monroe have discovered, are
produced, by the use of solid Magnesia
I it combines with its antacid and aperien
principles, the very desirable property Of
Il composing the stomach, and allaying the
most excessive vomiting; also, carrying
off bile and offensive matter from hence
may be inferred its great efficacy in the
summer complaints of children, females
SC. &c.
Headache, giddiness, thirst, weakness
and oppression, difficulty of breathing
pa!pitation and nervous complaints, fatu
lence. heart burn, piles, and many of the
most formidable diseases, almost invaria-
bly, owe their origin to costiveness. Tc
remedy this indolent state Of the bowels.
the Solution Of Magnesia is proposed, (af-
ter considerable experience) as an effectu-
J al laxative, and most agreeable drink.
To persons of bilious habits, it is re-
commended as an excellent corrector Of
bile and acidity-acts as gentle aperient.
establishes a permanent and temperate
state of the bowels, restoring appetite and
promoting digestion.
A discretionary use of this agreeable
beverage, enables persons of every age
sex, and constitution, to keep their bowels
moderate, without the use of salts OIL
drastic purges, (hitherto used,) which
never fail to confirm the costiye habits
they were intended 10 remove, and to dis
order for life the organs of digestion.
La weak stomachs, uric and other acids
are evolved; causing gravel, govt, stiff
ness and concrctions of the joints ; this
Solution will often cure, and always pal
late these affecting complaints. Indi
geslion and other disorders of the system
frequently proceed from an acidulous state
of the stomach, and children are particu.
larly subject TO this depravcd condition Of
that organ, in consequence Of their exist.
ing almost exclusively on milk and vege.
table diet; small quantity Of the Solu
tion, will in a short time neutralize the
existing acid, and if used for some time
will prevent the formation of any new acid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-14
DOMESTIC.

WAsuINGToN, April 8.-We find tbat
several papers continue TO lnculCaie the
opinion that war with Spain lisa probable
event; deriving this impression from the
remark which fell from Mr.. F0RSYTH ian
the discussion OH tic neutrality bill. That
remark, as we observed at the time, We
were certain did not look to proposition
for war; aud we can now state, with the
same confidence, that circumstances have
rendered. IL very probable that 10 PROPOSE
ton will be made by mr. Forsyth, during
the present session, touching our rclati-
ons with Spain. He had intended, we
understand, when he signiiled his pur-
pose TO prove the responsibility OF the
Spanish government, to introduce into
The House thro' subcommittee OF foreign
relations. Of which he is chairman, mo-
lion To authorize the Executive 10 take
possession of The Spanish Territory of
East Florida but, on submitting the pro-
position To The committee of foreign re-
alions, he was oyerruled by majority
OF that body, and finding from The sub
sequcnt declarations of Mr. CLAY that
Ire should oppose such measure, and
other indications Of hostility 10 such
motion in the House, Mr. f. became con-
vInced that the attempt would be fruit
less at this session, and has accordingly
abandoned his purpose of bringing ii for
ward. Ma. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-14
The chair. on The bin from the Senate con-

the chair. on the bllfrom the Senate CON
corning navigation.
Mr.. Forsyth rose and having declared
his preference 10 the bill over that report
ed, in this house, on The same subject,
proceeded To support the bill in q speech
Of considerable length.
Mr.. Holmes, of Massachusetts, nest
rose, aud inlimaiing an intention TO euier
into the subject al a length too grea. To
be completed To-day CT being o'ciorkl-
A motion YVES made. that ths committee
rise. that alr. u. might comwemce his re-
marks 10 morrow but The co'nMi.tee re-
fused, by a majority oi 10, 10 rise.
Mr.. Hoi,nts then made his remarks IN
opposition 10 The bill, al some length,
when
The committee rose. and
The House adjourned.
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IN SENATE.--APRlL :.

Mr.. Williams, Of Tennessee from the
committee on military affairs, reported
the amendments of The House of Repre-
scniatives, 10 the bill directing the modc
o! appointing Indian Agents, &c. without
| amendment ;and ii;en
On motion OF Mr Williams, the Senate
resolved to disagree 10 the SAID amend
! mcntS and To ask conference IL rcon;
| and appointed Messrs. Williams, Lacotk
aud Taylor, managers ON the par, OF the
SVra,e
The senate concurred in the amend
mcuts of the House TO the bill 10 extend
the time of locating Virginia military
land warrants, &c.
The Senste resumed the consideration
Of The report of the committee on The mi
iItia, adverse to the eXpediency of appro-
priating the government dividends IN the
United States bank TO the manufacture Of
arms. &c when
On motion of Mr.. Macon, the further
consideration of the subject was posipon-
ed 10 the first Monday in July next
The Senate having taken up the bill
TO alter and establish the boundary line
between the state of Mississippi and ter
ritory of Alabama il WAS OH motion of
MIR. Leake, postponed to The first Monday
Ill July next.
The engrossed bill TO increase tie sa-
laries of the Judges of the United States,
was read a third time aud passed, By yeas
and nays as follows;
YEAS-Messrs. Barbour Burrin, Carhp bell
Daggett Fromentin, Ga;iard, Goldsborough
Horsey, Hunter, Johnson, King, Leake, Otis
sanford, Smith, Stokes, Tat, Taylor, Van
Dyke-t0.
kAYS--Messrs Critienden, Dickerson,
Eppes, Lacock, Macon, Morril, Morrow, \ oble,
Roberts, tuggles, Storer, Talbot, Williams OF
Miss. Wissn-i4.
The Senate spent some time on the bill
from the House in addition 10 the act TO
prohibit the importation of slaves into the
United States, and 10 repeal certain parts
thereof, and then postponed the bill until
Ia. morrow.
The Senate took up The amendments
Of The House To The bill regulating The
staff of the army, and conquered therein.
Some progress was madein several bills,
and some further postponed.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9.
The Senate resumed the consideration
of the bill from the other house in addi
ton 10 thea 10 prohibit the introductl-
on ofslaves within the United States
and, after making some amendments
thereto, the bill was ordered TO a third
| reading as amended.
The bill to provide for publishing the
laws of the United States was taken up,
and being further amended, was ordered
10 be read third time.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10.
A written message was received from
the President of the United States, trans
hitting a report from the Secretary of
State, III compliance with a resolution of
The Senate, containing a list of the seye-
raj agents ofIndian affairs, and trading
houses, with Their cmoinmenis, which
message and report were read and refer
red 10 the committee on military affairs.
a message was received from The Pre-
sidenl of The United States, communca-
ting, in compliance with resolution Of
the Senate, Il report OF the Secretary Of
War, respecting the supplies of the north
western army, from September l$t, 1912,
to May 81, 1918, by contractors, com
mssaries, and agents, and the expence
thereby incurred
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-14

fathers. Was ii f5rvourselve. only that
YOU nobly fought? No, no. II was the
chains that were forging for your posteri-
- that made you ny 10 arms. aud scat
ring The elements of these CHAINS TO the
winds, YOU transmitted TO us the rich in
heritance OF liberty.
(Debate % Le soniinued.)
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We yesterday received the annexed let.
ter by the brig Hannah, from iIavre-de-
Grace
To The Editors ofMe City Gazeue, Charles
fOu.
GRNTLEMEN-For the information Of
commerce, we request you would insert
~ your paper, the following decision Of
the Minister Of Marine, viz:
p" All vessels arriving I'm France from
the West-Indies and Unified States. dur
INK lhc winter, aud that have clean bill
Of hcaltll, certified by Tie French Consul.
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NALUABLE CARGO.

CHARLESTON, April7. The SLIP Inn.
Ter, Captain Stafford, which sailed from
This port on SunGsy last, for Liverpool,
had on board 800 bales Of Sea- Island and
100 bales Of Upland Cotton; the former
was lnvoiced al S I24, 27O, and the latter
at S ,63O-making an aggregate of
$ l47 900. This is probably Tie richest
cargo ever shipped from This port.
CMg Gaz.
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NGrci, 1918.
Tie Upper Greeks have joined tlcar
NY q, For, Scott, with Zoo Warriors ~
ansi0ns 10 take TIE field against their lar
bulen; ueighbors; they are under m,
command IS M'tNTQsa and LovRrr
two OF their most distinguished Chiefs J
The army will cousis, of 4 10 5000 men
aud if the Slya@cS can be brought 10 ac]
lion, we SHALL have no more complaint
frem that quarter of our couatry."
Sqssn. Rep. april 3.
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10 the dignity of this house, that the en-
curry should proceed, amt that an op-
portuuity should be given TO the Judge TO
vindicaie himself.
Mr.. II. Nelson, Of Va moved TO insert
the name OF Williams Stephens. Judge of
the district court OF Georgia; which was
carried.
MIR. Forsyth moved to insert the name
Of Matthias b. Tallniad:c, Judge of The
northern district ot New York.
Mir. Spencer cheeriully assented 10 the
amendment and stated as 4 reason for not
originally Introducing the name OF judge
Tallmadgc, that tie resolution Submitted
by him seemed 10 be necessary conse-
qucnce Of the resolution originally direct
ing the enquiries OF the judiciary commit
lee thai Judge Tallmadge was anxious an
enquiry should be made, and The intro
duCtion OF his name would be gratifying
to him.
A motion was made by Mr. Forsyth, 10
give the committee power To sit during
The recess OH which discussion arose,
in which Mr.. F0,syh, Mr.. Holmes, Of
Mass. MIR. Williams, Of n. &. and MIR.
Hercey supported the motion, aud Mr.
Stroller opposed it and IL was finally
lost.
nc ICSONbOUJ DIS dmtHbtu3 was titn
agreed 10, wihOuIa division, and COM
mittee Of i've appointed.
Mr. Piad'aH moved that The House 60
iuloibe consideration oltlle amendments
oflhe Senate 10 ille bill providing for the
recovery ot slaves, &C. escaping from one
state TO another, &c; which motion was
decided in the negative, 10y yeas and nays
- cas- 03, nays ~.
I'll Tfpugn fltDtt rpgoIrri -fgcif into g
committee Of tie whole, Mr.. Dosleu In
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-02
John jackson & Co.

offer for sale, just landing from sloop
~ Comet, from New-York,
10 bis Albany ale, OF superior quality,
and warranted 10 keep sound on tap
4 bales velvet corks, superior quality
case Brewster's castor hats
8 domesIics
bale Sheppard's best super cloths
IN STORE,
9 pipes and hhds Madeira wine, old
and superior quality. imported TO order
10000 lbs soft shelled almonds
400 reams wrapping paper
100 kegs IS. los, le's and ] ID twistto-
bacco, superior quality and warranted
cases writing paper; 10 doFrench hat;
5 low priced beaver hats
10 marble mantles
80 boxes choice hermitage, burgundy,
chateau grille and saulerne wines
90 bags filberts
9 pipes and Is bis New-York gin, very
fine quality and said TO be equal to Holland
9 pipes brandy lw Nov 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-02
Public Sale.

WILL be sold on credit Of Q months,
w on the place where live, called
Chantilla, on the 25th November, If fair, il
not, the next fair day-all my stock Of
Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs;
my crop of corn and fodder, large seine;
boats 60 hogsheads for striking fish, and
$50 fish barrels; a compleat Sc, of black
smiths tools; one new still, containing Gu
gallons, with a pewter worm. Also,
Several likely Negroes;
and Wagons, carts and plantation tools
Among the cattle are good work oxen and
unbroke steers. The purchasers To give
bond with approved security, and inieres:
from the date, if not punciually paid.
T.. WELLS,
Fairfax co. Va. near the Occoquan mills
November MSw
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.EsN Exchange CoGee-Houss Ia
ys:s,,M ARINE JOUR- NAL. <
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,. October 81.
by Oruer,
October 81
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr Mary, Clements, 3 days finn Ba,i
more dry goods, groceries, &c. 10 lner.
chants of The district.
Schr Lady's Delight, Creighton, 3 days
fr New York; dry goods. groceries. apples,
potatoes. sc. TO merchants Of tie district
6 passengers.
Schr Phebe g. Sally, Harding. II daysf:
Boston; plaster, rum, sc. 10 Dunbar l.
Townsend.
ARRIVED, .N;ov. |.
Sloop Ocean, Middleton, 80 hours FROM
Norfolk salt, oranges, lines, cider, green.
turtle, sweet-potatoes, SC. TO the maste.
Nothing from sea.
CLEARED,
Schr Sally, Sheldon, Providence.
Sally, Pati, do.
Eiizs-Janc, Lucas, Georgetown.
Mary, Clements. do.
Lady's Delight, Creighton, do.
Sloop Henry. Rhodes, Providence.
Only-Daughter, Scull, New-iork
Schr Eliza, Weeks, at New-York oh
inst. ~ for this port.
Schr Hlan, Hand, at Philadelphia Goth
inst. up for this port.
Brig Resolution, Malcolm, hence Tor An.
sterdam, put into Boston, 26th inst in con.
sequence OF adverse winds, and trihing
leak.
Chip Pocahontas, Rowland, cl. at Boston
9th inst. for this port.
Schr New-Packet, Crosby, at Boston
eth inst. up for this port.
Schr Columbia, Baker, at Boston 9Th
inst. up for this port.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-02
Notice totie 5cidovs and minor children of
deceased soldiers.

Notice to'tie scidovs and minor children of
deceased soldiers.
The widows and minor children of SOL
diers that died in the service Of the United
States, during the late war, are informed,
that the law giving them communication, or
five years hal, pay pension, in lieu of land,
expires on the sixteenth day of February
next, (18l9) Those persons that are en-
titled to the pension, amounting 10 240 dol
lars, that do not apply for it before that Pc
Rod, will probably be for ever after debar-
red from obtaining it. This notice, which
is given by an agent in one Of the northern
states, in the shape of an advertisement TO
claimants, inviting their application 10 him,
We publish gratuitously; reminding them,
at The same time, that no agency is necessa-
ry in the case. Claimants who are igno-
rant of the mode of transactipg the bust
ness, may avail themselves of the aid of the
Representatives of their respective districts
in Congress, who will take pleasure in af-
tording it, at the approaching session, to
make The necessary application, &c. al the
public Offices, National Intelligencer
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-02
Office of the Columbian In
surance COMPANY.

October 81, 1919.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders in this Company. that a dni-
dend OF 9 per cest on the capital paid in,
has this day been declared from their two
thirds profits for the last half year; and will
be paid to the said Stockholders, or their
order, at the office of the Company on
Tuesday, the 10th November.
BY order Of the Board,
Nov g VIM WILSON, !SccretGru.
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Dissolution.

TNHE copartnership heretofore existing
l. under the firm OF BASIL SPALDING y
Co. in PortTobacco, was dissolved by mu-
tual consent on the lst Oct. All persons
indebted TO the said concern, either by bond
note or book account, are requested 10 pay
the same 10 Basil Spalding, who is alone
authorized to receive the same; anl those
having claims against them, will presen;
them TO him for settlement.
BASIL SPALDlNG,
Nov 2 JNO. MEREDITH.
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Almonds. Cheese. &c.

JOHN H. LAID T. Co.
HAVE now landing, and offer for sale,
IL II puncheoEs w. |. rum
40 casks cheese barrels colouring
90 bags soft shelled almonds
2 bales Arabian dates
Is bls prime No. and 2 beef
Barrels gin; casks cut nails
cases goods, consisting Of sheet
ings, shirtings, plads and stripes
For Boston,
Or any Eastern Port,
~S5N The scbnr BRISTOL, d. Smith
SSG master, burthen coo bis. su6stan.
tial good vessel, will be ready to receive
freight on Wednesday next. Apply to
J. II. LADD e. Co
who have received per said schooner,
400 boxes smoked behring's Nov Q
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u The Subscribers to the

Exchange Coffee House are respectfully re-
quested TO meet on Monday Escning, End
.November, at 6 o'clock, for the purpose Of
electing a standing committee for the ensu-
ing year. BY order Of the Chairman,
Oct 80 T. MOUNTFORD, Jr. Sec.
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alias Gibson, yesterday suffered the punish
ment of DEATH, by hanging--for the MUIR
der Of John Peatros, in July, 1917. The
execution took place near the Penitentiary,
and was attended by greater number Of
persons than ever before assembled On any
occasion near this city. Every thing was
conducted in the most orderly manner, and
the spectators seemed 10 feel the awfuiness
OF the scene.
The prisoner was taken from the prison
about o'clock. in a Wagon, sitting on
his coffin, attended by the Rev. Messfs.
Courtney ard Bryce, and guarded by de-
tachment of the City Guard. On arriving
at the gallows. Mr.. Bryce addressed the
spectators, and was followed by Mr.. Court
ney, who also sung and prayed, in which The
prisoner and some of The spectators joined !;
after which the prisoner addressed himself
TO the crowd, At first in feeble tone, but
afterwards with considerable animation
The amount of what he said is-that he was
innocent of the crime for which he was a.
bout to suffer; that he had been great sin
ner, but had never murdered any one, or
wished 10 do it that he had made his peace
with God, and expected 10 die happy, and
be saved by faith in Christ: that he hoped
the day of his death might long be remem-
bered by many sinners present as ~. day
OH which they should set out to seek the
Lord, which he strongly recommended to
them TO do; that he was not justly condemn
ed that there was no positive proof against
him, and that he ought not to have been
condemned on circumstantial evidence ::
that had he been rich man, and given
1000 dollars to lawyers, they would have
cleared him, as they had several persons
near here; against some Of whom positive
evidence had been adduced and in par
ticuar alluded to the case of King, &c. AT
about 90 minutes past 2, the rope was
fastened TO the gallows, the prisoner stand
ing up erect he then shook hands with the
sheriff and assistant-bid all farewell-.th
handkerchief was drawn over his face-for
a few moments he stood erect, motionless,
and appeared TO be in deep meditation,
then seeming to lose his strength, fell for
ward as tho he fainted-the Wagon was
driven from under hin, and he died with.
out a struggle.
Robert Carlton was born in Kings Queen
county, Virginia, in 1896, was by profess
bricklayer, and was in the 36th regt U.
S. infantry during the latter part of the
late war; after which he served one year
in the Virginia penitentiary, for stealing a
shawl
Since his condemnation, he has given an
interesting history OF his life, which is now
in press.
Notwithstanding the protestations he
made Of his innocence, we must continue to
believe Rober, Carlton guilty OF the murder
for which he has suffered. Circumstantial
evidence could not be stronger than il was
against him.
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Mechanic Relief Society.

GTA stated quarterly meeting of the
Mechanic Relief Society will he held at
the Court House on EeanesdGy evening,
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For Boston.

,EEE The schnr G GENERAL GREEN,
HaS captain Luce, will sail by the 5lh
inst.-wiIl take 800 bis freight, and few
passengers, having good accommodations.
Apply on board, or 10
E. CORNING, Vowell's wharf.
November 9 81
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The following statement Of The heights Of
mountains on the Hudson river, (says the
Newburgh Political Index of the 9th ult }
were calculated by captain Partridge, and
are deemed correct:
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less determined on its consummation-and
hence we often find breach of friendship
and intimacy occasioHed between families
from no other cause than these freaks Of
rumor."
Instances of this kind come under the OBJ.
servaiion of every one, and perhaps were
less credit attached 10 tales Of the tattler,
this disgusting vice would soon sink into
insigniGcance. ORLANDO.