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sooner than q bottle or cask OF fresh water
and sea-water, although salt 10 the taste'
takes out salt, or deprives bodies OF salt
;sh taste, much better Than fresh water
This fact is well known TO all sailors, who
always employ sea-water in preference to
fresh water, for the purpose OF ireshenins
their salt provisions.
: a. The firing or burning OF forests in the
neighborhood of the sea, or on large rivers,
is said invariably to produce the elect oil
driving away the fish. Denis, in his natn-
raj history OF North America, tells us that
the cod, which in shoals used TO frequent
the coast OF the Island Of Nliscon, dIsap-
peared in 1869, because, in the year pre-
ceding, the forests had been destroyed by
conlagration. lie remarks that the same
cause had produced the same effect m d'!-
ferent places. lPetersouTS lhfel'
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From he Baltimore american.


The anniversary of the birth day of Ma
poleon, 10th of August) was celebrated at
the Union Coffee House, in Water-street,
by those brave French officers who have
remained faithful TO him. A number OF
toasts were drank on the occasion, among
which were the following
France, our country-May she gain again
the great man, by whom she was once
commanded, and revenge herself OF the in
suits which she has received.
Napoleon the Grcat-May the last drop
Of our blood serve to re-establish him TO the
French people.
Napoleon the Second, his son, and the
hope Of France.
Eugene Napoleon, great captain.
Maria Louisa, wife OF Napoleon.
The brave generals Drouet, Bertrand,
Cambronc, and all other superior officers
who have been faithful 10 their oath.
The memory OF General Washing ton-
Great by lis virtues and his actions.
The President of the United States.
The brave citizens OF this country, who
so generously gave an asylum to the I'M
happy Frenchmen obliged to fly from the
destroying hand of the family OF the Bour-
bons.
Our companions in arms who are groan-
ing under the irons OF tyrants.
Destruction to the infamous inventor of
the iqtrcnal machine.
Mortal hatred to the British government,
which, by its gold and its intrigue, gained
the sovereigns of Europe, and caused the
loss of our dear country.
General La Fayette.
The brave British officers who saved La
valette from the scafold.
Lord Holland, one of the most jealous
patriots.
Some patriotic discourses were deliver
ed, and each toast was followed by song
OF patriotism and energy.
The dinner was finished by giving the
following toast:
Our brethren Freemasous extended over
the two hemispheres.
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sAcKET's NARBoR.

The Sacket's Harbor Gazette contains
report of the trustees of the village, IRON
which the following is extracted. The re-
port is signed by Justin Butterheld, pres-
dent.
Sat the commencement OF peace, this
village contained the accumulated hlth and
rubbish of three years war; its exhala-
tons were as offensive as its general ap-
pearance was disgusting but since that
period It has undergone an entire revolu-
ton, its inhabitants have developed their
resources, and exhibited spirit tor enter
prize, liberality and improvements, that
would challenge rival with any village in
the state. The streets have been cleaned
and tagged, the roads improved; the chdun-
Ties built during the war demolished, and
many convenient and elegant buildings
erected in their stead. The gospel is sup
ported, church organized, and schools
established. Sackel's Harbor now exhibits
neat, thrifty and hourishng village-a
mill airy and naval post and depot-a port
of entry and delivery adorned and rem
dered interesting, by IFS military works
and naval ships, it is now resorted to Tor
the qualification of curiosity and the enjoy
ment of pleasure "a market for the far
mer, and metropolis for the transaction
of commercial and mercantile business, in
this section of the country"
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FOR THE GAZETTE.

''Jesus said, thank thee 0 Father, Lord
OF heaven and earth, because thou hast hid
these things from the wise and prudent, and
hast revealed them unto babes even so Ia
Their, for so it seemed good in thy sight,
Matt. II, 95, &C."
The truegospel ministers of Jesus Christ
are greatly encouraged in their ministerial
labors, knowing that they serve that graz
cious God, who hath declared my word
shall not return unto me void; but il shall
accomplish that which please. 1t shall
prosper in the thing whereunto sent it,
Isaiah So, II. TO some the gospel is
SAVIOUR Of life unto life to Others, of death
unto death. TO some, Jesus is revealed
and made known as the way, the truth, and
the lie: to other, the gospel remains as a
book sealed they see moi the mysteries of
divine love; they see not Jesus held forth
as the great and sole atunement for SIM
But in both tn former and the latter case,
the gospel ministers " are unto God sweet
SAVIOUR OF Christ in them that are saved, and
in them That perish" 2 Cor. 2, Is.
What shall we say then to these things ?
Shall we cavil against the sovereign dispen-
sations Of God, or arraign him at the bar of
our weak and carnal judgments I? Shall the
potsh erds of earth contend with the great
Jehovah, and say what dost thou9 Shall
the pride of human reason and the rebellion
of our corrupt nature, dare TO reply to the
work of Jehovah, with 81 cannot believe
it to be just and righteous, that God should
have predestined some 10 the adoption of
children, by Jesus Christ, according 10 the
good pleasure ofhis wiil." must and will,
say they, contend against such doctrine
But weak and puny mortals, who art thou
that contendest with God! Knowest thou
not that he could dash thee TO pieces as a
potter's vessel? Who art thou that pre-
forrest an arm Of flesh to God Is it not
written, cursedsis he that trusteth in an
arm of fesh." St. Paul says, in reply TO
such God dishonoring thoughts, nay, bu
o man, who art thou that repliest ag ainst
God" 1t is evident such professors walk
not humbly before God. They possess not
the mind of the meek and holy Jesus. To
do his fathers will was his joy: the purpo-
poses of Jehovah were his delight. Even
so, father, for so il seemed good in thy
sight, is the blessed example OF 6lial obe-
iience that he has left behind him, aud has
more force than any other reason that we
can assign, for Gods dealings in providence
and grace. The Office of the holy spirits
to testify of Jesus, and to apply the ever
blessed gospel to those chosen in Christ,
before the foundation Of the world,
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sIyGULaRlTIEs IN NATURE.


I. The shark fish which swallows with
out distinction every thing that drops from
a ship into the sea, abhors the flesh OF fowl.
When dead fowl is thrown from ship in
to the sea, the noise brings the shark to the
spot, but on discovering it 10 be fowl, he
Immediately retires without touching it,
from which circumstance the sailors say,
III shark flies from the feather"
Q. In the Royal Cabinet at Paris, there
are arrows whose points are impregnated
with the juice of plant so venomous, that
though exposed to the air for many years,
they can with the slightest pnncture destroy
the most robust OF animals in few minutes.
The blood of the creature, be the wound
ever so trifling, instantly congeals. But
if the patient at the same instant, is made to
swallow a small quantity of sugar, the cir
culation is Immediately restored. Both the
poison and the antidote were discovered by
the savages who inhabit the banks of the
Amazon.
s. Although salt is employed to preserve
animal food from putretaction, yet bottle
or cask Of sea water, becomes putrid much
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to bring on annually q respectable compa-
ny, and to perform two or three months in
North carolina. We trust that the pa
tronage received by him will render the
undertaking profitable. and we are sure
our citizens will step forward with alacrity
to secure to themselves the establishment OF
theatre among them on regular footing.
We learn that Mrs. Russell, fine singer,
joins the company here with her husband.
Fayetteville Observer, .4ug. 3.
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their being emissaries to tie British GO
vernment, it is too ridiculous supposiiicn
to be seriously refuted."
Prices at liverpool, July 4.-Am Ac,r,,
Al les; sour do 80 40; rice, Ter cwf
~ As ; fayseed, pr bushel. for crushing,
Is Cd IS; beef, Fer bill 60 63; pork,
IS a SO.
Cotton, bowed, Georgia, Is I'D Is Cd;
Sea Island, O. ands. ! II a 9 5; New-Or,
leans, / 8 9; Pernambuco, 2Ia22:
Tobacco, J K good and fine, Cd ~
stemmed, 8! a 81; ashes, Boston. pot, Is:
50 a 53s pearl, Am IS 81 turpenine.
per cwt rough, i3a Is Cd tar, per Dbl Am
IIal5;. bark, quer per cwt Philadelphia,
e0a2I; indigo, Carac Floras Q CD lis:
rosin. per cwt 8 Q Cd hides, B A7a Sd,
slaves, W. o. pipe, % a 3A; logwood.
Campeachy, per ton, los a 10 l0d; sugar.
musco very hne, "a a Sc; coffee. per cwt
fine, l33 l37 cocoa, w | 66 20: bran.
dy, cognac, 3 Cd 10 Cd.
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HUMAN SUFFERING.

A paper printed at Indiana in the state OF
Pennsylvania, relates the case Of Mr..
&cybrook, who was encamped in the
woods for the purpose Of hunting deer, but
unfortunately strayed from his companions,
and was eleven days and nights in the
wilderness When found, his appearance
"was wretched and frightful in the eX-
treme-he was crawling along, with stick
in each hand, in state of mental derange-
ment; his hody and limbs entirely destitute
OF clothing, except small remnant Of his
shirt, which hung about his shoulders, and
had neither hat, shoes, or stockings on
his feet and head were dreadiully lacerated
and swollen. From his great debility OF
body, having been in the wilderness ele-
ven days and nights, without any subsis-
tence but that obtained from berries, he
could not have survived much longer. -
A number Of persons had been constantly
on the search during that time.
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From tie Paladeloiia Union.
TIE CENTERIAD;

TIE CENTERIAD;
y, brother arace fer Ne,espoper Editors.
Much FIN iymade Of captain Symmes,
For undertaking divers whims
AMI chiefly, thai he means TO venture
IN expedition to earih's centre.
Some ways too, are poking blarney
At good Lord Cochrane, FOR the plan Ire
Has devised to fad the Pole,
And peep into our Captains Hole.
Let such ungrateinl people go;
Among such fools it's always so.
The lat'rant tenants Of the manger
Won't eat themselves, nor let a stranger,
Devoid of all pretence TO merit,
They can't be men OF pablic spirit,
And none can move public work,
Bat they are at him Ia Turk.
rather guess these waggish gentry
VIII FRI, in less than half a Gentry,
That what they now so much bespatter.
Is, in the end, no laughing matter.
Whence come these snakes, in part or
whole,
Except from Symmes' arctick pole?
For ages, as we now discover,
This orifice was frozen over;
But since, in these our latter days,
The ice gives way to solar rays,
Who knows, we say, but these great elves
Have now come out 10 sun themselves?
ifso, to guess what will be next,
The muse is very much perplexed;
And counsels supercial folks,
IT'S best they should reserve their jokes
For who can tell but next may come
Some monster ola tee-faw-ium;
And make a tour along the lea,
As Kraken does along the sea.
And, if their snakes within the earth,
Are OF SO terrible birth,
That, by the whisking of their tails,
They easily can lick our whales,
How would these duckling mortals fare
Should they send out central bear?
And, by the way, what man can tell
That all our mammoth's do not dwell
Within the precincts Of earth's she'll
And now and then come out to serve US,
And take a turn abou; the surface?
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From 'thc Boston Patriot, .August 10.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
The fine iast-saiIing ship Triton, Capt.
Holcomb, arrived here yesterday afternoon,
in 81 days from Liverpool, with full cargo
Of dry goods, to 60 consignees. We are
indebted to Messrs. Hooper and Topliff for
London papers Of the 4th July, and Liver
pool of the 9th.
THE elections in England were proceed
ing with unusual warmth, and even with
violence. Mr.. Hunt had been attacked at
the hastings by Mr.. Bowling, armed with
a horse-whp. Bowling was attacked in
turn by deaf and dumb brother OF Hunt,
who appears 10 have inflicted some heavy
blows on him.
The Liverpool Advertiser oftbe 4th July,
SAYS" Accounts from various places con.
tinue to state an increase in the return of
opposition members 70 the members Of the
new Parliament. The whole amount Of
the accessions TO the an,i-ministetial ranks,
is estimated at about 50, though that num-
Der is thought by, some TO be oycr-rated."
A passenger confirms the above, and
states that London will send three members
in opposition, and one for government
Westminster 2 opposition-.he Borough 2
opposition Liverpool 2 in favor ofgovern-
ment.
The London Courier of the Isl July,
speaking Of The execution Of ARpUTHyoT
and AxBRrsTIE, says-''lfthey were really
guilty of the crime with which they stood
accused, their fate was such as the law Of
nations warrants. But as to the idea Of
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THEATRE.

We are happy TO learn that Mr.. Cald-
wells company will commence their season
in this town, on Monday evening. The
encouragement they have met with in Ra-
leigh, proves that the company possesses
talent, and that it is managed with ability.
Mr.. C. having procured lease OF the
Newbern theatre, as well as that OF Ra-
leigh and Fayetteville, purposes, we Learn,
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mo. Al

liSDStVt Il "''N''
mo. A.
At day light we doubled Cape Carahour-
ma, and ran down the bay Of Smyrna with
strong sea breeze, and about noon an
chored of, the town.
On both sides from the Cape, the country
is highly cultivated olive and fig trees. with
VINEYARDS on the rising ground, render it
extremely beautiful: but en- approaching
the port, the mind is filed with painful re-
Elections from observing the immense num-
bers of cypress with which the Turkish bu-
rving grounds are flled-giving me an
choly proofs of the dreadful ravage o. that
Eastern scourge, the plague.
Smyrna, situated at the bottom OF deep
bay. surrounded on three sides by lofty
mountains, at first sight appears like large
Indian vilIage-the roofs OF the buildings,
which are generally composed OF wood, be-
ing painted red, and so very compact, that
i, is impossible to distinguish one from an
other but a stranger can form no idea as to
its size, it being located in valley, rem.
dering the nearest and most distant parts
only visible, Frank est, however, with
the spires of the mosques, giving II some
thing the appearance OF city,
We had anticipated the tedious ceremo--
nv of being visited by cus,om-house and
pra,ioue officers, but in this we were hap
PLY deceived, as the Turks give themselves
no trouble on the arrival Of Christian yes
sells. and one might lie here from the be-
ginning 10 the end Of the year, without any
moleststion, or expense from the govern
ment with the ception at about three shll-
Iings sterling, demanded at the castle on
leaving the harbour
Alter viewing the shore through our g lass
es for the space ofan hour, 10 observe ii we
could discover any thing like the effects OF
the plague-of which our Greek pilot had
given a most dismal description, we were
boarded from CHECK. as they term the
Grecian boats. by man dressed in long
robes, with belt round his body, and cuf-
pax on his head, who addressing Us IN
French. wished 10 know TO whom our yes.
sci was consigned. This parsonage, who
afterwards learned was broker, gave us
the pleasing information, that no. more
than twenty Christians were daily swept
off by the prevailing pesiilencc.
The harbor was full of Turkish and
Christian vessels from all parts OF Europe
Tue crews vi tle ioluef Neic dni"Sh'S.
themselves by firing sautes in honor OF
some of their saints, having as many, al
tho under different names. as can be emu
merated in the Catholic calender, or that of
their subjects and neighbours, the Greeks
and Russians.
Being assured by the broker that no dam
ger whatever existed from landing, we pre-
ierred to leave the vessel in cur own boat,
not wishing 10 trust ourselves in that al long
side, from the filthy appearance of the
crew; and securing the skirts of our coats,
that they might not Interfere with any Of
the natives while passing through the streets
we reached the quay, and for the first time
placed my feet on the shores OF Asia.
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ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDaY,y AUGUST 90, 1918.
UPPER CANADA.

We have accounts from Upper Canada
up to the S0th ult Town meetings con-
tinue to be held. Violent opposition is ma
infested by the magistracy of the province
and Mr.. Gourlay, the champion OF reform,
has been twice violently assaulted. and at
one time severely beaten.
Rochester ~. W GGz. .f"s. ii.
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p,pr,sr rupoIoeIcAL SEMINARY.

BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
have lust concluded their session in New
York. The object of their deliberations
has been the establishment Of Theology
cal Seminary, on an extensive scale. They
are calling in the aid of their churches ge-
nerally throughout the Union, and have
appointed several ministers to travel thro
the stats, and obtain subscriptions: and col
lecfions. The institution will go INTO par
tlal operation during the present tall ana
winter. In April next it is expected that
it will he fully organized. [N.YPGper.
The exertions OF the pious and benevo-
lent. seem every where TO be directed TO
the Improvement and amelioration OF the
condition of man.-In this public-spirited
metropolis, project has lately been set on
foot 10 build marine church. AT Boston,
we perceive, measures have recently been
adopted to proclaim the gospel, as glad
tiiings of good things" to the sons OF the
wave. The place OF worship is stated in
the Boston papers, to be over the center
arch of the new stores on Central wharf,
Seats are provided for captains and mates,
and every mariner has an invitation TO wor-
ship at the hours appointed.
[.New- York Evening Post.
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IN Exchange Cofee-Ilouse LA
.SSs#;3sGsMARINE JOURNAL -, -: I.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, ACOUSTIC
ARRIVED.

Schr Eliza Ann, Thorndike, IS DAYS fro,,
Thomaston lime, 10 John II. Laid & Co.
Schr George Washington, Jackson. 8 Gs
from Norfolk ; rum, sugar, coffee. mahogs.
ny, &c. to Sanderson. \ keene. Barne-
wall L. Popham, M'Cobb and others
Two passengers. On Monday, in Eliza
beth river, spoke schr Fame, II days from
New-Orleans. bound 10 Richmond. witt
captain b II Dawson Of Alex'a passenger.
Schr Sally, Sheldon, 10 days from Proyi
dence lime, cheese, sperm candies. wine,
mackerel, &c. TO J H Ladd & Co, E Corn.
ing, and the master.
Schr Jane, from Richmond, passed up
this morning.
Schr Maria, Lucemore, from Madeira,
passed up this afternoon.
CLEARED.
Schr 5 BROTHERS. Bates, Boston
Hllan, Hand, Philadelphia
Soop Rising Sun, Smith, Providence
Fanny, Mitchell, Georgetown
Sloop Ocean. Middleton, hence, arrived
at Norfolk 10th inst 3 days.
Brig Panopea, Crabtree, hence, at Opor-
TO 9th June
Ship Thomas, Kelly, hence, may be
looked for early in Sept from Oporto, for
Alexandria
Steam Boat Report.
The Washington arrived at 3 p. NJ
on the white house, passed 2 schrs bound
up.
State Of The aredther-At 2 p. N. IS deg.
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FEMALE INTREPIDITY.

At one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, a
female who attends the Philadelphia mar
ket with vegetables, and whose residence
is in Passyunk township, was returning
home in her cart. AT the intersection of
Third and Dock streets, the horse by some
means slipped the bride, set of at full
speed, (the woman still keeping fast hold
of the lines, although she had no control Of
the animaD and ran down Dock-street,
nearly TO where it is intersected by Little
Dock when he was fortunately over
taken by Mr.. West, colored man, and
the woman relieved from her perilous 81
tuation.
The woman unquestionably owed her
safety to her presence OF mind, in remain
Ing firm in her seat during the whole time.
The occurrence affords anotherstrong proof,
that it is much safer, on such occasions, to
remain in the vehicle, than TO attempt es,
cape by leaping from it, which, in almost
every instance, is attended with injurious,
ifnot fatal consequences. The animal Is
said 10 be remarkably docile. [PhL Cent.
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A writer who signs himself Traveller,
in the, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Gazette, re-
marks that" the trade of the western coun-
try must unavoidably center at n. York. /"
The reasons which he gives in support OF
his opinions, are, that when the great vest
ern canal shall be completed, the price OF
transportation from the city of New FORK
to Buffalo, on lake Erie, will not exceed
80 cents per hundred weight. rate so low
that the Phifadelphians Can never think OF
rivaling, even though they could persuade
the Allegheny mountains to open them
passage through its bowels and every
other obstacle to road should be removed.
The same writer asserts that 60 tons bur
then will traverse 60 miles of the New
York canal before another winter sets in.
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Sugar 8 Jamaica Rum.
I ANDlNG from schr Geo. Washington,
- from Norfolk.
6 hhds prime muscovado sugar
II puncheons old and fine favored
Jamaica rum. For sale by
BARNEWALL & POPHAM.
August go Nv
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Landing

Landing
ENROM on board the Norfolk packet and
Il for sale,
l2 hhds Antigua Rum
August go NEWTON KEENE.
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LETTERS FROM ASIA.

Extract from series of letters, written by
an American gentleman while IN ASA: 10
his friend in Boston. The writer untor-
tunately died by the plague, on his pas
sage from Alexandria. in Egypt, to Con-
stantinople, in Grecian vessel.
boston Patriot.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-11-21

New Castle County i'll the State OF Della
ware. IS.
BY Virtue of an Order Of the Orphans
Court, ror the said County of N. Castle,
u i'll nnSi'ivtlv be- Sold.
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Latest from England.

We are informed d, our New York
correspondents. that. by the arriv | OF
the October Packet. London and L.s-
eppool dates have been received there
up to the Il st Of last iNontA.
1t appears (say the editors of tn
Mercantile A'Ivertiser) that ro'to'
had declined in prt e ahnut three far
things per III. and Aaur Vas more dus
and lower than al former acs0nnts.
Mr.. Campbell. American Anias
sailor 10 the court Of Pete. srnrgh
|arriych AT Copenhagen early in Sep
teu.ber, on board the frgatr L.
tluerrier He was in 50 much hast,
to reach the place Of his destination
that he re- embarked after IS stay o
only three days. though his wife an
family had suffered very much by t'i'
voyage.