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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
SUMMARY.

Congress. Yesterday was the day ap.
pointed for the meeting of the Congress.
Of the United States.
Special Court Of Appeats.--The Gov
ernor of this state, with the advice of the
Council, has appointed a Special Cour
of Appeals to be held at the State House
10 the city Of Trenton, on the first Wednes
day of January next.
Mountain Firss.-During the greater
part of last week, a fire ragged 10 the
forests of CatskiIl Mountains, which caus
ed extensive injury. The woods Of the
Highlands and Of the Shawangunk noun
tains have also been on fire.
When the sky falls nc shall catch larks
The Minisinkers are enjoying fal
more noble sport--bears and deer, il
great numbers, have been driven from
their dens and lurking places on the
Shawangunk Mountains, and have beer
easily taken in the cleared fields in the
vicinity of Warwick and Florida.
Orange County Gas.
A barn belonging to Mr. Lemuel Bal
of Wilmington, Vermont, was consumed
by lightning on the 18th ult. Two lads
were, at the moment, milking in the barn
and one Of them, together with the COW
he was milking, was killed by the light
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

EVoR sale, valuable piece of WOOD
II LAND, containing about eleven
acres, adjoining lands of Capt. JAMES
RIcKETs, and within one mile of this
town, late the property of WILLIAM
r.. WILLIAMSON, deceased.
If not sold before the I'd day of De-
cember next, the premises will be offered
at PUBLIC SALE on that day, at Q
o'clock, P. M. at the house of LEWIS
RIVERS.
WILLIAM SHUTE.
Els. Tofun, Nov. IL, 1918.
N. B. A Coloured WOMAN
for sale, aged % years.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

considerable irregularity ia that part OF
the institution where the evils of irregu.
larity are most serious, still it is due to
the teachers to state, that they have gene
rally evinced praiseworthy zeal and
effort to be useful, and great punctuaIity
and patience have marked the conduct Of
several Of the instructors.
The children have been supplied with
necessary books for study. Thirty-fve
Prayer Books, and five Bibles have been
received from the Elizabeth Town Female
Bible and Prayer Book Society, and dis
tributed to the scholars. Two hundred
religious tracts have been received from
the Elizabeth Town Tract Society, most
of which have been distributed as en-
couragements to attention and study.
Children have been taught their let
tiers, spelling, reading and catechism-
they have also committed portions Of scrip
ture, hymns, and prayers to memory, and
some have commenced the study of Bible
questions
The report then gives an account of
each class, distinguishing such children
as have been most attentive, and proceeds
as follows:
Though the teachers do not indulge
the opinion that they have been very sue
cesstul in the first session of the school.
still they are willing to fIatter themselves
that they have 10 some good measure aided
IN extending the cause of useful knowl-
edge, religious truth and purity of man
ners. They sea encouragement 10 the
field opened before them, and cherish the
humble and ardent hope, that, under the
blessing OF divine grace, they shall be ena-
bled TO extend their usefulness, and in due
time contribute their share to the advance
ment Of Sunday schools, as nurseries Of
the church on earth, and as preparedness
for the blessings and enjoyments of the
church triumphant in the heavens
While they are disposed to persevere, and
to increase their efforts, they would re-
spectfully solicit the members of the con-
gregation generally, TO furnish all the aid
in their power, for the promotion of the
institution. They ask it as an act of jus
tice to themselves, and as measure cal.
culated TO promote the interests Of religion
aud of the church to which they belong
While other congregations ofour commun.
ion, and all denominations of Christians
are making great exertions for the encour
agement Of Sunday schools, it is to be
hoped that every member of this small
flock will feel sensible of the necessity anc
the duty which rest upon him to aid all il
his power the advancement of this impor
tant object, and thus contribute to further
the cause of religious truth and vital no.
IiDess.''
Eliz. TOwn, Mon. 9, 1918.
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ming, and the other was knocked down,
but escaped without much injury.
John AnderSon.-We hear, says the
Washington City Gazette, that John An
derson, of Congressional memory, has or
dered suit against Thomas Dunn, SER
geant at arms of the House of Representa-
tives, for having uujustly held him in
confinement during the last session Of
Congress, in obedience to the order of the
House. The county court, before which
this cause will be brought, meets in De-
cember.
The sale Of public Iands at MiIIedge-
vile, during the week ending on October
9th, amounted TO more than seuen han.
bred thousand dollarS-a larger sum than
the entire sale held at that place last year.
Sixteen townships had been, and fourteen
were yet to be sold. Nat. Intel.
Thanksgiving. Thursday the Sd OF
December next, has been appointed by
the Governor Of Vermont, day of pub
lie Thanksgiving in that state.
State Of Ilinois.-Shadrach Bond is
elected Governor, and MIR. Menard Lit
Governor of this state. Elias Kane is APP
pointed Secretary of State The Legis-
lature commenced its first session on The
5th of October.
| CGution--The Post Chaise between
Whitehall and Albany, met with an acct.
dent on Thursday last, by which Mr.
Latin, tavernkeeper at Gibbonsviile, lost
his life.-The driver, named Allen, it ap
lpears got intoxicated, and having once
overset the chsise, all the passengers left
it but the unfortunate man above named
1.-THE driver and Mr.. Latin were throw
forcibIy out of the cbaise, the latter kill
led, and the former much injured. Col.
Fire.-The dweling-house and furni
ture of Mr.. Elijah Pruden, of Hanove
Neck, Morris county, was consumed by
fire on the night of the 29th ult. Had il
not been for neighbour who discovered
the conf1agration, and who woke the fam
lily in their perilous situation, it is proba
BILE the whole family would have persisted
10 the flames which consumed the build
ling. Ne,uark Cent.
| PasSaic Faus.-The river Passaic
says the Paterson paper of Nov. a, wa
lperhaps never lower than it is at tn
present time; the rocks at the falls ar
almost bare, SO that persons cross then
daily without danger, or even victim.
their shoes. Many before hidden) won
ders are now exposed to view, and W,
give it as our opinion, that the curiositie
now to be seen are greater than when th,
waters are high.
Two men found guilty of perjury, a
Edenton, N. C. have been sentenced to b
dropped.
e ReUiuat of Trade."-Under this hea
the New Y ork Gazette of the 9th ms
/, states" Yesterday the Steam Boat fror
Albany brought about 500 passenger
most OF them traders, with about $780, O
in money, to be laid out in the purchas
of GOODS
Ii is stated in the National IntelIigencer
that SMITH THOMSON, of New York, i
appointed by the President, Secretary @
the Navy, 10 the place Of Benjamin W
Crowniushield, Of Mass. resigned.
Mr.. Jeferson.--We are truly painet
to hear, says the Columbian, that this dis
tinguished citizen is on the bed Of sickness
and it is apprehended by his physicians
that his useful life is drawing to close.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
STOVES STOVES
S TOW E S.

"HE subscriber informs bis friends
III and the public, that he has on hand
a large assortment of Stoves, viz.
John Graham's Patent Cooking Stoves,
New York.
Rufus Reeds Patent Cooking Stoves,
Hudson.
Thomas P. Talmage's Patent Cooking
Stoves, Poughkeepsie.
Philadelphia Oval Cooking Stoves, of ak
sizes.
Lanes Patent Stoves, Of all sizes.
Franklin Stoves, new pattern, with the
Pipe finished off in the same manner as
for Lanes Patent Stoves.
Large Franklin Stoves, with Cranes In
for Cooking.
Sheet-Iron Stoves, with Boilers.
Al,uays on Hand, Tin and Sheet-Iron
PANS and BOILERS, Of all sizes, for
cooking; STOVE PIPE, &c. &c. &c.
which he will dispose of on reasonable
terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or on
short credit.
ELIJAH KELLOGG.
Els. Torn, Nor. 10, 1918.
N. B. The aforementioned Oval
Cooking Stoves can be had at Mr.. MOSES
CHANDLER's, in the north part Of Eliza
beth Town, on as good terms as OF the
subscriber. E.. X.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

We understand that the Honorable Ce-
sar A. Rodney, one of the South Ameri-
can commissioners, has completed his re
port and handed it in to the President OF
the United States and are happy to learn
that he is unequivocally in favour of a
recognition of the independent provinces
on the La Plata. We wish we could say as
much for Mr.. Graham, who we hear, en-
tertains different opinion. AdipIomatic
mission TO Rio Janeiro is now spoken of
for the latter gentleman. The other COM
missioner, Judge Bland, is expected here
10 day or two, (haviug arrived in Balti-
more,) to furnish his statement to the
President. Washington City Gas.
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gpGlln @AN@9rpMo
ELIZABETHTOWN,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER IT, 1918.
CONCENTRATIONS.

On Tuesday last the Presbytery oil
Jersey met in Newfoundland, and ordaip.
ed Mr.. Edward Allen, with view to his
labouring as missionary in that region
A numerous and solemn assembly attend.
ed. The sermon was preached by the
Rev. Samuel I'll. Cox, from Rom j. 9.
The Rev. Samuel Fisher made the or
daining prayer, aud gave the charge to
Mr.. Allen, and the Rev. DIR. John M'Dow
ell, made an address to the people.
Mr.. Allen has been labouring as mis-
sionary in that destitute region for six
months past; and his labours have been
signally blessed. Two churches have
already been organized as the fruit of his
labours, and it is expected third will
shortly be organized, and measures are
now taking to build four houses for public
worship, within about six miles of each
other.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
Fire Wood and Timber
At PUBLIC. .AUCTTON.

III IUDLIC HOJI IOJV.
XXTILL be sold at Public Auction, on
Wv THURSDAY the goth of No
vember instant, about four acres of
WOOD and TIMBER, situated in Un-
ion township, on the Farm formerly called
the Cooper Woodruff Farm. To be sold
10 small lots and single trees, to accommo
date purchasers.
Sale TO commence at o'clock P. M.
on the above day, when conditions will be
made known aud attendance given by the
subscriber.
JACOB CRANE.
Union, Nov. 10, 1918.
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EIiz. Town, NOu. 9, 1918.

We are requested to state, for the infor-
nation Of those concerned, that Pension
Rolls are made and transmitted to the
several Pension Agents only twice year,
viz. on the Sd of March and Sd of Septem-
Der; and payments are made to those only
whose names are subscribed upon the Sc
rolls, and at the time stated. All Pension
ers who receive certificates between either
of the aforementioned periods, cannot be
paid until the Sd of March or Sd of Sep
TENDER first arriving after the date of their
certificates. Nat. Intel.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

Congress. yesterday was the day APP
pointed for the meeting of the Congress
of the United States.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev.
DR.. Mcdowell, Capt. Obadiah Meeher, Of
this town, to Mrs. Mary Crane, of Lyons
Farms.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
DIED.,

At Philadelphia, on the 18th instant,
DIR. John S. Dorsey, Professor of Anato-
my in the University of Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
NOTICE.

TIME subscriber informs his friends
and the public, that he Intends to
open his SCHOOL for the ensuing win
ter for
YOUNG LADIES
Writing and Arithmetic,
to commence on the first Of December;
and requests all those who intend to give
him their patronage, to call and see him
previous to that time ;-Iikewise the
Young Ladies who wish to become Even.
ing Scholars.
DAVID O. PRICE.
Elisabeth Io,un, NoU. 10, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

ST. JOHNS CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Sunday school belonging to this
congregation, was examined after divine
service, on Sunday the 9Th, p M. After
the examination, a report was read before
such of the congregation, and others, as
we're present. The office of devotion
used in the school was then performed by
the Rev. f. Ell. Cunning, after which an
address was delivered by the Rev. J. G.
RUDD, and premiums we're presented to a
number of the children.
The following is an extract of the re-
port.
When this school was organized there
was not, in the opinion Of many, such
prospects as to afford any considerable
encouragement TO those who should en-
gage as teachers. The idea, however,
was entertained, that every congregation
should maintain Sunday school, subject
to its own control, and having for one of
its objects the inculcation of those princi-
Piles of religious truth, professed by that
denomination of Christians to which such
congregation belonged. Under these i'm
pressions the Sunday school of st. john IS
church was organized, on the Oath of May
last, and though it has exhibited rather an
experiment, than the perfection of plan
for instruction on the Lords day, yet the
progress has been much more flattering,
than was anticipated, and there is great
reason for gratitude to the great Head of
the Church, for the blessings he has ex-
tended to the institution, and for the dis
position which he has excited 10 number
Of the young people, Of the congregation,
to render themselves useful in their day
and generation, by attending TO the wants
OF those who present themselves for in
struction. With these emotions Of graft
tude, there should be mingled fervent
prayers TO the God of all grace, that he
will enlighten by his Holy Spirit, all those
who may be engaged as teachers, that they
may be instrumental 10 the promotion of
amiable and pious tempers, useful knowl-
edge and sound principles, in all those
who may be placed under their care, and
at the same time that they may improve
their own hearts in all virtue and goodness
Of living.
On the opening of the school there
were found thirty-nine children, including
several who attended principally for the
purpose of reciting catechism. There
were also on the same day eight persons
who presented themselves as teachers. -
The whole number of children reported
as entering the school has been about 90,
and though there has been considerable
irresularity in their attendance, there
have seldom been less than sixty present,
at the morning school, and sometimes
nearly eighty. During the summer the
school enjoyed the services Of seventeen
teachers, mostly the young ladies of the
congregation. Though from variety Of
unavoidable circumstances there has been
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

The ercessiue drought, says the Goshen
Patriot, which is now experienced in this
part CT the land, has became quite seri-
ous calamity among us. Many OF our
'nill-streams are entirely dry, and there
sR but few mills that can grind at all.
Many families are destitute Of flour; and
same have been many days without q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-17
ANFCDOTE.

Lately gentleman from the eastward
asked person on board one Of the Della
ware steamboats,, how long il would take
them TO reach - He was answered,
"The best end of three quarters OF an
hour Brother Jonathan ruminated upon
this Analogous answer for some time, and at
last finding himself unable TO determine the
precise time when he should arrive at the
long-looked for place ofdestinaticn, calmly
said, Pray, sir, which do you call the best
end of three quarters Of an hour" His
instructor somewhat tickled, and perhaps
little nettied by this apt interrogation
quickly replied, g Why the biggest end, TO
be sure" Thus the quotation being settled
nor altogether to the satisfaction of our i'm.
patient traveller, he tuned away, saying,
=" l.. you we're in as much haste as am,
you would think the least end the best"
(Ph:ldd. FreemGn's Journal.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-17
LETTERS FROM ASIA.

1
Extract from series of letters, written bv
an American gentleman while in Asia. 10
his friend in Boston. The writer unfor.
tunatcly died by the plague, on his pas
sage from Alexandria. in Egypt, to Con-
stantinople, in Grecian vessel
Boston Patriot.
No. 81
Our guide led us from the catacombs a.
long the Eastern Coasts of the bay, till we
arrived at the Boiling Springs. They ey-
tend from the. upper part OF the beach. 10
within few feet of the seattle sand be-
Ing sgitated, they rush with more force. and
although the heat is nearly equal to that Of
boiling water, they cannot be used for the
purpose of cooking. notwithstanding SIEVE.
raj travellers have affirmed, that an egg
may be boiled in them in few momenIs
From the colour, they appear strongly in.
pregnated with iron, and they certainly
confirm more salt than sea water.
The next object that excited our curiosi.
~ was n subierranean passage formerly. in
all probability, the CT: ter of a volcano. The
smell OF sulphur on entering was very per-
cePtible, aud the heat became almost insup-
portable after penetrating little distance.
In lew moments, we found ourselves per-
spring so profusely, that we were under
the necessity OF returning. The interior
caverns have never been explored. and
were travellers to believe ali the stories
that the guides usually Tell relative 10 this
place, they might almost fancy ,hemseye;
at the entrance of PIuto's regions.
About mile from the bottom of the bay,
are situated the ruins of what must once
have been large city. Whether they com
posed The ancient capital or not, no one
could MORN me. Its complete destruction
must be attributed TO earthquakes, although
our guide, who was a Greek, intimatcd
WIN tears IN his eyes, that it owed lis run
TO the Turks. We however paid bu, little
attention TO his remarks on that head. know
ing that the Turks, if they never repair,
seldom destroy. We saw the ruins OF srye.
raj converts and few churches that az.
peared; formerly, toh have been OF some mole
but The modern places Of worship are The
Niesl things imaginable. On being hard
pressed Tor my opinion of subjects, which
me freSt SAID were from The Scriptures
ana with which the walls were daubed.i
fortunately guessed right in enc or ;wo in.
stances as to the idea intended 10 have been
conveyed by the painter, which evidently
gave Them great delight. Nothing can lie
more desolate than this place. and owing
10 us being located on marshy plain, ma.
hsnant levers prevail every autumn, which
have nearly swept off all its inhabitants. for
at present, there are not above an hundred
and they appear sickly, and emaciated.
Our attention was drawn to miserable
cottage, while passing over the ruins. By
cries u distress. We found they proceeded
IRON evtral women, clothed ia white. sit.
ing round table, Oh which was laid The
body OF child, that our guide informed Us
MAD died that day, and he remarked that il
was customary to continue these lsmentas
tons for several hours previous to burying
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From the .fuJurn az T. Gazette, .augpa 5
HORRID TRANSACTION.

HoRRID TRANSACTION.
We learn from JuDius, In Il some day IN
tue latter part Of last week, a stranger was
murdered in that town by two men who
have been apprehended and committed to
gaoI. The circumstances, as far as We can
learn, are as follow: The deceased, who
was on horseback, called at tavern, and
ordered something for his hQyse and some
thing TO drink-and being about to pay bis
bill, handed piece OF gold which the NO.
man attending could not change he then
took out half dollar, which as our inlor.
mant states, had some particular mark On
it, but il being difficult TO make tic change,
1t was agreed TO leave the bill unpaid.
while he shc"li go 20 place (tor which
he had .previously enquired) about mile
distant from the tavern across lots, where
he had some business 10 attend 10, and in
the mean time, leave his horse to feed.
Two men, (also Strangers said 10 be Irish
men, were present and had witnessed all
that had paSsed--and about this time lett
the house. Alter the deceased had been
absent some little time, one OF tie two
men, before mentioned, returned, and call
ell for something TO drink, and offered
hall dollar, which the woman recognized
as being the same that had but a few mi.
nutes before been offered by the deceased
this circumstance excited suspicion, and
he was apprebended, and taken along to-
wards the place where the deceased had
started for, andi they soon met his compa.
mon, bearing the portmanteau which the
deceased bad carried with him from the
house. They then Immediately confessed
what they had done. and pointed out the
place where they had concealed the body,
under some leaves and other rubbish, By
the side ola brook. Our informant did not
give us The names of any ofthe parties.
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From the .Miiledge7iHe Journal, August

ELoPEMENT OF CAPT. WRIGHT.
Capt. Wright, of noted memory, has
broken his parole Of honor, and absconded.
On the 26th ult (the day previous TO his
disappearing, he addressed the following
note 10 the Governor -
SIR-On the 28th of May last, Twas
arrested by order of his excelency. Since
that time have waited in the expectation
that Court Martial would be ordered for
my trial. No charge has yet made lis APP
pearance againstme therefore pray that
your excellency would withdraw the arrest.
lfyou should think proper not TO do so, suit
fer me to call and see you, as have busi-
ness OF importance.
[Signedl OBED WRIGHT"
To this communication, no answer was
returned. His fears, we understand, were
considerably excitedby the premature state
ment in the Savannah Republican, Of the
determination of the President of the Uni
ted States TO have him tried before the Fe-
deral Court for muder. Dreading long
and loathsome Imprisonment in jail, and
probably experimenting from the hue and
cry which had been raised against him,
that his conduct would not be impartially
investigated, he took the fatal resolution 10
flee from justice.
A reward of 500 dollars has been offered
by the Executive for his apprehension
The Deputy Marshal and Assistant Agent
for Indian affairs, arrived here on Thursday
with a warrant TO take hir: INTO the custody
OF the civil authority-but the bird had
flown"
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posi-chaisc, from the queens palace, and
laying his injunction OF, mind lord Euston
TO write from the first stage, and YOU viii
meet letter from me At Greins Green"
The return rost-chaise broush; the duke n,
Dorset the following:
81 am the happiest dog slire.
Yours, EUsToy."
And he met at Gretna Green the follow.
ing answer:
I" Every dog has his day.
" Yours, DoRsEr."
Mr.. Sheridan. always ready a, quota
tons, mentioned his seeing the iuIlowin,
lines scratched on pane of glass. at tho
next Inn 10 Grctna Green, where the mn.
away lovers always stop 10 prepare lor
the blacksinith's marriage OF them in Scot.
land
" Ye loving fair ones keep tbs truth in
view,
" Few hasiy marriages are happy too"
al caused fine laugh against Sheridan
on the Deans saying, very good na;urcdIv
(for Sheridan was soon after his scn-in lswI
| suppose you were the author OF the verse
While you were running away with Hiss
Linley-he famed maid of Bath. first
rate musical performer, and TO whom Mr.
Sheridan was said 10 he but bad Inns.
band"