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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-18

NJ 81 them 70 every moral and religious
purpose absolutely worthless
Many, are now on their return, others
would be, iftheir circumstances would per-
nit All whom he saw regretted that they
had left the pistrict of Maine, and said they
should be perfectly happy were they now
situated on their old farms
Il was exceedingly gratifying to Us to
observe the pleasure manifested by this
whole family from the father TO the small
lest child, at the idea Of again returning to
their patefnal aoodes, And the only circum-
stance they seemed to regret, was, the site
uation Of those of their cid neighbors and
friends they had left behind many, with
ont even the necessaries of life.
The Dartmouth Gazette, ofthe 9Th inst. says,
s 1t is with pleasure we announce to the public
Inc arrival OF Mr.. NATH'L. G.. NJ SENFER in this
village. He will deliver few lectures on sci
ertifc subjects, and on the fine arts the time,
place and subject viii be given by bills. The
celebriety Of Mr.. senter as a public lecturer,and
as man Of refined and cultivated taste, improv-
cd by travel, warrants Us to anticipate much
qualification from his visit after he has done
: gratifying" the citizens Of Hanover with his
lectur sit is to be hoped he will not astonish
the printer by taking leave Of him to the tune Of
his bill unpaid, as he didin Portland.
NEW. YORK, AUG. 9-Among other reports
from Hauaaa, are the following: That new
duty of four dollars viii be hereafter payable
by egery vessct arriviag there, for tte support
q he inqmation and that i've priests are
appointed to visit every vessel 10 search for
heretical books, pamphlets, &c. [Thefr
braact of this report ne consider to be az ilhbe-
raj oad pitfut hoar the other Is probably
true.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
RoeERsvILLE, (Ten.l Oct. %.

Most Horrid Atrociiy.-On Wednes-
day, a deed of the most shocking enormi-
ty was perpetrated at the house of Mr..
Robert GambilI, in the vicinity Of this
place. The particulars as far as we have
been able to learn, are as follows Mr..
Gambiil left home early in the day, after
which, it appears, that his negro boy, a.
bout Ia years of age, took his masters rifle
gun from the rack in the dwelling house,
which he found empty he loaded it, and
then proceeded to the loom.house. where
his mistress was weaving, and disehai ged
its contents at her through crevice be-
tween the logs of the house. The bali ap.
pears to have entered behind her right
ear, and came out 10 her left cheek near
her ear. The monster then enticed the
balance Of the family, consisting Of Mr..
Gambili's three children, the youngest a.
bout twelve months old, and small negro
girl about 10 years old, to go, with him to
the barn, when he recommended the hor-
rid work of destruction, which he had be-
gun with his mistress; he took an axe
and despatched, as he thought, the negro
girl, and all the children except the young
est, which he left unhurt.-He then hid
the axe, and proceeded to the houses of the
nearest neighbours, and informed them thai
some person had come to his masters
house, and shot his mistress and killed the
children. When the neighbours assem-
bled, most shocking spectacle was presen
ted to their view. Mrs. Gambill had fall
en- from her seat at the loom, and lay wei
tering in her blood, apparently just expir.
ing, aud the children lying in the barn
yard, apparently dead. The culprit was
taken into custody and confessed TO the
facts above related. He also states, that
he was persuaded to commit the crime by
a white man and negro belonging to Mr..
Cochran, near neighbour of Mr.. Gam
bills; the white man and negro are also
10 custody: all the family are yet living,
but little hopes are entertained Of the re-
covery Of any but the Oldest child.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
PErERsRuReH, (Vir.l Nov. 8.

Hydrophobia among the Fores.-We
have seen several gentlemen from the
Northern Neck, who state, that the Hy-
drophobia exists at present to the most a.
farming degree among the Foxes. In the
county of Northumberland, upwards OF 40
persons have been bitten who have been
sent to the stone. A most remarkable cir
cumstance attends the maiady, which is,
that the afflicted animal IN place OF avoid
ing the human species Immediately makes
towards them, aud even enters houses IN
the middle of the day. We have seen
a gentleman who states that Fox entered
a house yard in his presence, notwithstand
ing there were several dogs and the dogs,
10 place of attacking the animal, immedl-
ately retired, exhibiting great signs OF fear.
On another occasion a Fox made towards
a boy who was walking along the road.
The latter to avoid him, leaped into a wag-
gon which was passing, but the Fox pursi-
ed and bit him in several places. Much
injury has likewise been done TO cattle /:
and we are informed the greatest uneasi-
ness exists among the inhabitants, on ac-
count Of this singular and extraordinary
maiady.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
BosroN, Nov. l..

Latest from Tndia.-By the ship Oscar,
Capt Hart, arrived here yesterday In
liz days from Calcutta, Mr.. Topliff has
received papers TO the 22d June inclusive.
We have made the following extracts -
Calcutta, June 22.-Letters from Chan
dab of the 10th May inform, that the
chief, Gunga Sing, had been found soon
after the assault, lying near the ramparts
wounded in the arm. When assistance
was offered to him by our troops, he said
it was unnecessary, as he had taken poison,
and soon after expired. A considerable
quantity of treasure had been found 10
Chandah, aud it was expected that more
would soon make its appearance. The
Peishwa is said to be about to surrender
himself Internationally to Mr.. Eiphin-
stone. 1t was thought at Chandah that
the Rajah OF Nagpoore would speedily be
recaptured. Reports from Carwa mention
fort taken by Col. M. Dowall, 10 which
SO lacks Of rupees have been found.
The insurrection at Ceylon was not
subdued. The Ceylonese discover great
obstinacy. The security they possess in
their jungle retreats, affords them hope
and confdenee.-The British troops suf-
fer greatly from sickness.
A letter dated I" Camp near Burseah,
9Th june" states, that the rains had set in
that quarter, and that the troops were
moving to the attack of some fort, which
is not named.
Our private letters from Madras state,
that the cholera morbus has made its
appearance in the Northern Circars; and
had added considerably to the ravages OF
fever, which had some time prevailed
in that quarter. A malignant fever, had
also occasioned great mortality at Trim
comaIie.
Extract of letter from Purneah, dated
June 8--s The indigo crop 10 this distric,
is by no means promising, and | much
question if there will be an average crop. .
Letters have been received from Batavia
and Bencoolen, stating that several free
traders and Americans were lying at Ba-
tavia; that European goods were very
cheap; that great difficulty was expe-
rieDced in procuring cargoes and that
IN consequence, freight was at a low rate.
Mr.. Burkhard, an enterprising travel
Ter, who has prosecuted his inquiries in
the Interior of Africa under the name OF
Sheik Ibrahim, died at Cairo Of dysentery.
II is said his manuscripts have been for
warded to the African Society.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
NORFOLK, Nov. 9.
Albany Jail, Nov. 5.


Sailing of the Macedonian.-The U.
States frigate Macedonian, ]. Downes,
Esq. commander, got under weigh from
the Navy Yard at Gospors, yesterday
morning about eleven o'clock, and came
to anchor in Hampton Roads about 2, PM.
She was completely equipped with all the
necessary stores for long cruize, and
sailed into the Roads with as much facili-
ty as when she came up to the Navy Yard
about three weeks ago, without many Of
our citizens being apprized OF her ap-
proach. Her appearance yesterday was
very impressive, for she was in elegant
order, and, as we learn, much better pre-
pared for her cruize than when she left
Boston, being furnished with many spare
articles Of equipment, which, from pc
culiar circumstances, could not be obtain
ed in Boston at the time of her outfit
She will probably sail from the Roads on
Sunday, bound TO the North West Coast
of America.
1t is due to the activity, zeal and abili-
ty Of the several departments 10, and con-
nected with the Navy Yard at Gosport,
which have effected the refitment OF this
fine ship with SO much despatch, to state.
Jas we do from good authority that since
her arrival here she has been furnished
with an entire new set of masts and spars,
with the exception of bowsprit,) and
nearly a complete gang Of new rigging
The masts and spars were all made in the
Yard, and put on board 10 less than two
weeks after she anchored there, and in
l8 working days the whole equipment
was accomplished.
We are happy to learn, that Captain
Downes has bestowed the highest COM
mendation on the excellence of the work
manship Of every article furnished the
ship, from the several mechanical depart
ments in the yard.
While we are by no means disposed TO
detract from the merits Of the Commits.
sioners Of the Navy Board, we think il
well TO mention, for the information OF
those who have been disposed to ascribe
to their good management, the sole credit
of the dispatch with which this irigate has
been reftted, that when the letter of IN
structions from the Navy Board, for her
repairs, was received here, two of her
new masts were in, and the other, with
many more articles, in consequent for
wardness.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
OxroRn. N. Y. Oct. 26


Accideat.-On Saturday evening last,
as three of Mr. Sperry's children we're sit
ting before the fire, they were suddenly,
and one very severely, scaIded, by the fall
of large kettle Of cider, which was boil
ing over the fire. Mrs. S. was near the
fire, cardiug cotton, but escaped unhurt !;
10 the moment Of confusion a neighbour
slept in, and recommended an application
Of cotton wet with moIasses, to the parts of
the child afIected--the boy was immedi.
ately stripped and completely covered
with the cotton, when by accident the can
die was brought 10 contact, and the child
was wrapped in light blaze; Mrs. Sper
ry, 10 attempting to extinguish the fame
caught her own clothes, aud her situation
soon became so alarming, that she was o.
bliged to throw herself upon the floor to
smother the flame unfortunately she hap
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

pened to throw hesreIf upon the cotton she
had been carding, and the whole exhibit
ed complete bonfire; the child when ta'
ken up, was literally burnt to q cinder II
is still alive but cannot survive long. Mrs
Sperry and the other children will recover,
but must endure long and painful CON
finement.
1t is supposed that the bail Of the ket'
tie was not 10 the bend of the hook, but
only on the edge Of it; the boiling OF the
fluid caused an agitation, which occasion
ed the accident.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
NEw-YoRK, Nov. A.
Extracts from letter to respectable
merchant an this city, dated

y
merchant in this city, dated
Valparaiso, July l4.-The memorable
battle of Maypo, may be said to have seal
ed the independence of Chill. The expe-
dition under Ossorio was the last and ut.
most struggle Of the Vice Royalty of Pc
RI to regain this country, and is said to
have cost them not less than three mil.
lions Of dollars. The prompt manner 10
which the Chiians turned out on this a.
farming occasion, when their infant liber
ty seemed suspended on the fate Of day
the decisive issue Of the action, which end.
ed in the complete overthrow and destruc-
ton Of the Spanish arms. conceive to be
the best testimony Of the patriotic feeling
that new pervades every class Of people 10
this state. The Ontario carried the news
Of this battle to Lima, which there created
the utmost establishment and despair. An
expedition is now fitting out against Tai.
Guiana and Lima. 1t is believed they
will be az. easy~conquest to the Patriots, as
they are becoming greatly distressed for
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
Nov. Q.

Nov. g.
Sailed on Saturday morning last "
fiue brig Abeona, capt. Foster Tor A's
bama, with % cabin passengers anv .n
whom we're four new establishments WIZ
stocks Of goods complete, for Blake ay W.
Messrs. S. Hale, b. Basset.. Ii. Muh'J
and Mr.. Mott---also, G. F. Mott, Esq, /"
this city, who will on his arrival ,.'~
the Blakelt5un, and alabama Advs','s. y
This will be the first paper published co. u,
Of the Tombigbee, 10 Alabama. i s rns
be remembered that this brig sallea n ~,
this city just one year ago, with tne .i %i
settlers Of Blakeiy where on their al, ,s NJ
they found a thick heavy forest WIZ =
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

Generals Swift and Bernard, and Capt.
Poussin, aid to the latter, came passengers
in the Steamboat Virginia, yesterday,
from Baltimore, and were landed at Old
Point Comfort, where the U. 5. fortifica-
tions are constructing. Capt. J. B. Mich
olson, of the navy, Mrs. Mayo, and the
lady and child Of Gen. Scott, also came
passengers in the Virginia. Scott,
we understand, left his family at Balti-
more to proceed 10 the seat Of government.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

say to you. acknowledge the justice Of
the law and the conduct Of the civil OH
GERS in executing me for the crime l have
committed. / am ready to die. die II
peace with the whole world. / am per-
fectly happy. / cannot express my hap
piness, SO bid you all farewell" His
manner while speaking was mild and alice
tiona;e. He took feeling farewell o
Mr.. Stansbury, MIR. Cumming, the Sher'
if, and some other friends, aud drew the
cap over his face--shutting the light o.
earth from his view, as he thought, FOL
ever; but the wisdom of providence or
dered otherwise
The fatal rope retusedits ofice-strand.
ed, and let poor Hamilton to the ground
Here the situation of the unfortunate mar
was indescribable, and here his firm ano
stedfast soul looked unmoyed upon scene
the most shocking and revolving to hu
manity. Here his manly foriitude and
Christian resignation excited anguished
sympathy from every human heart.
He rose, examined a second rope, as.
cended with the same unruffled calmness,
the same meek aud humble resignation,
the same complacent countenance; assist.
ed the Sheriff in adjusting the rope, re.
placed his cap, and waited without q
shadow of terror for the moment which
ushered him into eternity!
The following, it is said, was written by
Hamilton for publication, just before
his execution:
ITO THE PUBLIC.
81 now embrace these few moments
which are left me, to let you know that
die in peace with all men. harbour nc
antipathy against any person on earth
aud pray any one who | have injured will
pardon me, as fully believe my blessed
Redeemer will
THE usage / have received since
have been 10 confinement, | cannot ex
press my gratitude for. l have beer
used well and treated with humanity by
the sheriff and jailor. Had | been then
own child / could not have been treated
with more tenderness. They have been
very attentive to my future welfare, and
have done all that laid in their power
The clergy have visited me by day and
by night, and instructed me in what con,
cerned my future state. Mr.. Staashury
was very much interested in my welfare
and gave me good instruction and conso-
lation, as likewise did Mr.. Chester and
Mr.. Cumming. Although | thought Mr..
Cumming my enemy, found him great
friend to me, and very much interested in
my BEHALF and the Clergy 10 general, ard
the Sheriff and Goaler, and many good
Christian people, have been kind and at
tentive to me, and I, James Hamilton, do
humbly and sincerely thank them all for
their prayers, and humbIy pray to God.
they may be heard in behalf of my guilty
soul, and / now die con,ented, relying
upon that blessed Jesus who died for the
vilest sinners, for salvation.-AMEN.
JAMES HAMILTON.
Albany Jail, Nov. 5.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
MlLLEporvILLn, Geo Oct. 27.

We have intelligence from the Florida
posts on the east Of the Apalachicola, in
the occupancy Of our troops, to the 5th
inst. The hostile Indians, amounting, it
was supposed, 10 about 1000 warriors,
who had not come 10, we're in state of
starvation: many had died OF hunger. A
woman arrived at ST. Marks the first oil
this month, with limitations from some of
The principal outlying chiefs, Of wish to
surrender, provided their lives were spar
ed, aud the little property they had left,
of which the friendly Indians are inclined
to rifle them, should be secured. These
dispositions have been humanely eneour-
aged by the commanding officer of the
post and little doubt is entertained but
there viii soon be a final termination Of
the Seminolian war, which has existed on
our borders, and with many acts of cruel
ty, for nearly two years past Gen.
Gaines has transferred his Head Quarters
from Fort Hawkins to St. Mary's.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17
BALrIMoRE. Nov. 5.

Wheat from Chii.-We understand
that Judge Bland has brought from Chill,
amongst other productions, some peculiar
to that country--a small quantity Of wheat,
which has been distributed for experiment
amongst gentlemen of agricultural taste
and observation.
Chill is said to be the finest wheat coun-
try in the world; producing the finest
grain, and the greatest yield. That
brought by Judge Bland, we are told, is
very white, and is somewhat shorter, round
er and fuller in the grain, than ours usual
y is. Those gentlemen to whom it has
been distributed would do well to be par
ticular in noting the time OF sowing; the
space of ground and the quantity pro-
dmced. It has been observed OF animals.
perhaps, more particularly horses, and
grain, that one improves, while the other
deteriorates, in being transplanted from
the southwark to northumberland vice
versa.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-17

The following, it is said, was written by
Hamilton for publication, just before
his execution.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-08

The following we'll authenticated cure
for the bite of venomous snake, should
be copied into every paper in the United
States.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-08

be divulged, it may be as well to remind
our readers, that ON the I'd of July, so
many years ago as 1904, the grab ship
Endeavour, Captain Landon, was cut off
on the Coast OF Bedier, IN. 4. Coast OF
Sumatra) by one part Of the crew con-
sisting principally of Malays, and mel
ancholiy TO relate, the captain, the chief
and third mates Of the vessel, together
with the greater part of the crew not en-
gagged in the mutiny, we're murdered.
The gunner and few OF the crew we're
spared in order to manage the vessel.
The vessel belonged to Mr.. Jones, OF
Penang, and only one Of the mutineers has
been since brought to justice, and he, we
believe, was secured soon after the mu-
thy.
The nannow in custody was Uncovered
by Capt. Allies, (who was the gunner Of
the EndeaNour when she was cut off, OF
the brig Martin, now i'll the Roads, who
Oh gong on board the Prince of Orange,
recogsizHd in one of the sidesmen the
prisoner, very active performer in the
nutiily The man (named Ally Malay
imlned ately on seeing Capt. AlIeis, started
and tMrned his head away, but on being
|queslioned, he acknowledged he was on
board the Endeavour at the time, and
that he had killed six Of the crew---he
also said that the mutiny was occasioned
by the kuowledge possessed by part Of the
crew Of there being $4,000 dollars on
board, bat by which, it now appears, the
wretches did not benefit, as the natives
took every thing from them on their
reaching the shore, and also compelled
them TO fly for their Iives---Ally Malay
on this discovery was put in irons BY
Captain Pearl Of the prince Of Orange,
and We understand that the prisoner since
denies all knowledge Of the facts above
detailed
The brother of the captain who was
murdered (Mr. Jones' is now residing
at Malaeca.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-08

Remember the period Of the abominable
Union and prove by your conduct now
that you do not forget those times. We
nil, nc MILL There is only one way Of
doing it. Do not insist on Mr.. Grattan's
being brought forth feeble as his Sur,
geon tells me he is, with the dust and heat
of this immense multitude Shouts ~
prove the necessity Of his enthusiasm BY
acts, not words. Come, give him three
hearty cheers, and then let every man
go peaceably home.
This address happily produced its ell
feet. The whole multitude gave three
distinct cheers, and in a few minutes there
was not trace of the lrightiuI uproal
which had terrified the neighbourhoUd.
Mr.. Grattan retired, quite exhausted,
to his carriage, which waited for him at
the extremity of the Abbey-lane. He was
attended by Mr.. Fl. Bushe, Mr.. Grattan,
jun. Mr.. Guinness, Lord Charlemont, &c.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-08

north part of Pennsylvania, in gig, ,lri-
wing tandem. Soon after, he called upon
a gentleman resident in the place, and
apologizing for the liberty he had taken
and the nature OF his application, com
planned Of the difficulty ne experienced
on bis journey in not having the current
Inouey Of the country through which he
was passing, and asked The loan OF small
sum Of such currency as would readily
pass on his road; stating that he had come
from Montreal, and was going TO the Bed
ford Springs; that The lady with him was
his sister, and was the wife oil Foreign
Consul, whose name and nation he men
toned, with his own. Protesting an ac-
quaintance with Macy respectable persons
in this city, upon whom he claimed a
right to draw, this was pgoposSd as the
mode of reimbursement, for such sum al
might be furnished for bis aeconmoda-
lien. The Interview ended in loan Of
seventy doll;Ts, for which a draft was
given upon mercantile house N respect
ability in this place. aud tie traveller,
With nialay Acknowledgements of eyerIast-
lug obligation, departed 'lAhe paper vas
il due course transmitted fpr pay ment,
but the drawer being entirely iiakuewnto
his correspondent in Philadelphia, ii was
returned dshououred Tile ConsaI's
brother in-law and his tandem were pnr-
sued--bat 50 much time bad elapsed be
fore the discovery of ihe cheat, that the
impostor had escaped. 1t is supposed he
went TO Piitshurg, and the bope is main
tanned that although he rides tandem, jus
tice will at length overtake him.
Ahaeriean Daily AdU.