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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
Valuable Lands for Sale.
THE PROPERTY OF LORD

THE PROPERTY OF LORD
BOLlNGBROKE.
VEHO be sold at Public Auction, on
u THURSDAY the 10th day of
November instant, at the Tavern of Mr..
WILLIAM REID, on the Morris Turnpike
road, formerly called Cranes Tavern,
at two O'Clock, P. M.
A Lot of Land,
containing AZ acres, situate in the town.
ship of Union, on the northeast side Of the
Morris Turnpike road, about one mile
from Elizabeth Town, and adjoining lands
belonging to Mai. Peter Kean and Benia-
min Gilman. The above land will be sold
ia lots OF about ten acres each.
| Three pieces Of Salt Meadow.
lst. One acre Lot, adjoining the up
land Of Michael Woodruff, at Woodruff's
| Farms.
I'd. One 10 acre Lot, near Woodruff s
Greek, adjoining land of Capt. Matthias
Potter.
Sd. One acre Lot, near Oyster Creek,
known by the name of Clinker Lot, ad-
joining land of Luther B. Hendricks.
The above property formerly belonged
TO Gov. Livingston.
For further particulars enquire of Mr..
WILLIAM REID, at the Tavern above
mentioned, or Of MATTHIAS OGDEN, ESQ.
Elizabeth Town.
THOMAS BARCLAY.
Nov. Sd, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

The Treasurer of the American Bible
Society, acknowledges the receipt OF
|S4,277 so in the month of October.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
DIED,

At Quincy, Mass. on the 18th ult.. Mrs.
abigail adams, the consort of President
Adams, aged ID.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

The Treasurer's Bond and State Prison
accounts, were approved, and sent to
Council.
Mr.. ]. Parker offered the following res
olution:
Resolved, That the Senators and Representa-
tives of this State in the Congress of the United
States, be requested TO use their endeayours to
procure the passing Of an act of the Congress of
the United States, to prevent the transportation
OF slaves or servants of colour from any state to
any other parts of the Uuited States, in cases
where by the laws of such state such transportation
is prohibited
RESOLVED, That his Excellency the Governor be
requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to
each of the Senators and Representatives of this
State in the Congress of the United States.
Which resolutions we're agreed TO, and
sent to Council for concurrence.
MIR. Griffith offered the following reso-
luton:
Resofved, That the Clerk of this House obtain,
If practicable, sig sets Of the laws, ia pamphlets
passed since February 1879, and six sets of the
Votes and Proceedings and Journals of Council,
and cause them to be bound in one more volumes
of convenient size. to be kept on the Clerk table
for the use of the House.
Which bill was agreed 10.
The incidental bill was passed unani
mously and sent TO Council Adjourned.
Friday, Nor. CD O'Clock.
Mr.. Kinney offered a resolution for
committee to enquire into the situation Of
the State Prison, suggest improvements iu
the management thereof, &c. Agreed to,
and referred TO the committee Oh bill for
erecting an additional building and cells.
The bill repeating part Of the act for the
relief of persons imprisoned for debt, and
the bill to relieve the sureties of Thomas
Kendall, we're passed and sent to Council.
A message from Council Informed, that
Council had agreed to the amendments to
the Salem Court House bill, and had pass
ed the support-bill with amendments.
The House took up the amendments.
The first being to add 200 dollars to the
Governors salary, already raised by the
House to 1000 dollars. Agreed to-yeas
Is, nays l9.
The I'd amendment, providing for pay
ing the President Of the first Judicial dis
trict ] 100 dollars year, was then agreed
to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed.
Yeas 22-nays 81.
James J. Wilson was appointed to print
the votes and proceedings Of the House,
and Joseph Justice the Laws.
A message from Council informed, tina:
they had passed bill 10 shorten the nav
igation of Salem creek-the bill for the
relief of Thomas Kendali's sureties-and
bill to defray incidental charges.
The Speaker adjourned the House to
the first Wednesday 70 January next.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

Total amount, S93,6A4 A3
MI The report was laid on the table.
The Salem Court House bill was con-
sidered, amended, and ordered a third
reading,
The bill to shorten the navigation Of
Salem Greek, was considered, and ordered
10 be engrossed--afterwards passed unan-
imously, and sent to Council.
Three o'ciock-A message informed,
that Council had passed the bill to pro
hibit the expectation Of slaves, with an
amendment--Read, agreed to, and the
bill ordered TO be re-ensrossed; afterwards
passed, and returned TO Council.
Mr.. ]. Parker moved, that the Clerk
Inform Council of the appointment OF a
Military Committee, and request them to
appoint one on their part to join the same.
Agreed to.
The resolution relative to bringing a
ilgitive from justice from Pennsylvania to
this state, was agreed to.
After Meeting, message from
Council Informed, that they had passed the
bill TO divorce VIM. A. B. Kinney frou
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
LAW INTELLIGENCE

Among the interesting cases discussed and
decided at the late term of tie Supreme Court
IN this city, was one which has excited some
interest, and Of the particulars of which we
have made II our business to he informed. The
case was that of the United States against P,t
D'er ard others. This was an indictment for nj.
rdcy against the prisoners, charging them with
having robbed Spanish vessel on the figh
seas.
On the trial in Boston, the Judges Of the Cir.
CUT court diVif!ed IN opinion, DrO fOTt1q upo,
several different questions, which were certi
charged "''
We are informed that tie presenfmept was
spontaneous made by the Grand jury. who
sent Tor the DiStrictAttorney according TO the
uSase ~ massachnsetts) aud directed Tim to
uldW OH OF indictment in proper form
- me cause was argued before The SuDrc,ne
Thy MT. B'dhe District A ttorney for Mas
shchuSetts) Tor the United States with GREAT
learning aud cand0r, no counsel appeariuS a.
suc prisoners. Alter 1iF. Blake had finished
hlSarguments, the ATTORNEY q ener,l mir Mr.,
stated, that the case had bsen So abiv ar,,noJ
tnat TIE would add nothing on the uart 9FtLe
united STATES but as no counsel au,,earsd a.,
me PRISONERS, he would merely sugsest i'm tboir
favor, that. though the Preside31 b.d ,,, r
cOgnized the existence Of BacHos 4yrcs (nnder
whose flag and commission Il is altered H.
capture was made as an independent state in
any OF the modes of recognition which IL had
Dech contended were necessary to authorize
C""it W ldhb nOtCe OF us existence ae
such, YET thatihe President had a knovIedyed
the eNistence OLA civil war between that bro.
vInce and Spaiu, and had admitted its Ma,
ence as distinct belligerent, permitting its
commercial ships to enter our ports &c. rs ap.
Pe,1rtseu ny many public acts Of the Executive.
Inc opinion Of the Court upon the nnesfiots
arising III the case, was delivered by Chief Inns.
uc s MARSHAL, ON the last day of the Term.
ne majority Of the Court were of opiuion-
lst' That a robbery committed on the high
AIfHnNmn fr1t rf.1.l. 4.
land, would not, by the laws of The III Sts,o -"
De punishable with death, is piracv, under the
SIN section OF the act Of 1900. for lie punisb.
mcnt OF certain crimes against the United St5tes
l9uuef which the prisoners we're indicted. and
offence. " ''o
lt is understood that Judge JOHNSON dissent.
ed from this opinion.
"a nc Court were unanimously Of opinion.
'hat the crime ofrob6cry. mentioned 10 the aci
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
J. c. CALHOUN.

NEW YORK, March 23.--The Evening"
Post says" Another oSthe accomplic-
es of the mail robbers has been appre-
hended in New Haven. In the lining of
one Of his shoes was found very iageni0us-
~ concealed, nine hundred dollars in
bank bills. He passed through this CITY
last W ok on his way TO Boston,"
We have seen a letter from Providence,
Of the oath instant, which remarks, Cap
tain HEATH is here under arrest of the
civil authority, as is his second for clal-
longing Captain PERRY. AT Twelve
O'Clock TINS day their Counsel is 10 appear.
The fact stated cannot be proved; bat
all Rhode Island is in arms. Gazette.
SAVANNAH, March 23.-Arrived, sloop VIII
liam Henry, Harper, Havana, 9days, with fruit.
Reports, that a Spanish frigate from Vera Cruz,
bound to HAVANA, was lost of Campeachy,
with three and half million dollars Several
vessels from Africa, with slaves, had lately ar
rived at Havana.
INDIAN HOSTILITIES.
From our correspondent at st. Mary's, dated
March IL.
The Indians are at present very troublesome
on the frontiers of this and Wayne county An
unfortunate man. by the name of Johns, was on
Friday last butchered by party of them, sup.
posed t. consist of hundred, about 10 miles
from auden, of Jefferson county.
Such is the state OF alarm in this county, on
account OF these savage invaders, who in their
warfare spare neither womenO or he pleSs infants.
that people are constantly moving from the
frontiers into the centre of the county; aud
unless the depredations or the savageS are soon
put stop TO, more than one half OF Camden
county will be deserted.
The militia is to be generally ordered out
bat their nnmber in this vicinity il TOO small TO
effect any thing oiimpOrtance though they are
good men, and proved themselves so during the
late war with England Our only prospect OF
permanent reliefis from the exertons OF Gen
jackson, who has taken the command iu the
Indian nation, aud who no doubt will chastise
these beiligeIeTts severely, he fore lie bures the
Ratchet with them again. Such thing will
teach them their imbecility and weakness IN
taking up aims against the Uuited States, aud
nothing else Will give us a permanent neacs
with these savaGeS--aUd when they are once
satisfied with the vanity of their exertions they
no dOuht WILDE as pedceable as their brethrea
in the New England and middle states: and IN
stead Of appealing 10 arms, when they are in
Jnred, they will appeal 10 The laws eft the coun-
try.
On account of this alarming state of affairs
there vii be no Coart in this county this term
the grand jury having petltioned Juise Hcr-
rien that none may he holden, which petition
has baen granted. Museum.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03

Our Object. in regard TO the late Debate,
was to shew that il had no connection
with th1. established divisions of party,
but arose out of difference of opinion
between members Of the same political
family. GD.
The late rains have caused am almost
unprecedented rise in the Potomac and
Shenandoah rivers. Great damage has
been done 10 mills, fences and other pro-
perry situated on tue margin of the RI
vers. At Harper's Ferry, the damage
done to public and private property is
considerable. no.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
WAR DEPARTMENT. }

Pension Office, March 20, 1918.
Rules md regulations for sutStantiatine.
claims 10 pensions, to be Observed md, D,
the Tao q Congress tic isth IF IIcrch,
1918, vie.
The commissions of officers, and the
discharges of The regular soldiers of the
army of The Revolution, (if in cxiStence)
applying for pensions under the above
act, will, in every instance, be furnished
To the War Department and the sig
natures Of the respective Judges. certify
ing Ia these cases, must be attested by
the seal OF The Courts where suci, Judges
preside. The person applying for pen
sion to declare, under oath, before The
Judge, that, from his reduced circumsian-
ces, he needs the assistance of his coun-
try for support.
Approved,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
POSNSCNApY.

More than 1900 Creek Warriors have beep
mustered into the service of the United States.
and are actually employed in the expedition a.
gainst the hostile Seminole Indians. They are
commanded by the distinguished chief Colonel
MclNTosH, aud are organized into nineteen
companies. Nat. Int. ApriI l.
ny an arrival at New York from New o.
leans, we learn that Captain Guy CHAMPLIN.
VINO was some time since unfortunately drown
ed IN the Mississippi, had about his person
when the accident happened. Forty Thousand
Dollars in notes OF the New Orleans Banks.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
TIE FISHERIES

Sailed from tIai1 ichead an Saturday
last, 80 ailofFisiing schrs. forthe Banks.
and as many more will sail the present
week These, together with what have
heretofore sailed this month, will make
80 sail, and over six thousand tons, en-
ploying from 8 30 700 industrious and
hardy seamen. Success 10 IlIcir enter
PRISE. Sqiem Register.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
CITY orc 1ALz trInN

, YESTERDAY, the members elected the day before by
tie wards OF thus city, the courthouse h
themselves according 10 the charter:
NJ. thomas wis u was appointed Mayor
III oi'ihoh CaCohS, RecOTder.
~. f'"hCiS "'cAer' Senior -4kderMaR.
Gen ''men appointed Aldermen for the ensninp wear
Ioi JgDeFson " ard, Messrs James WLiilock q "
smith, and k. a. CsTrington.-FOr Madison UIord
ies,Is' Alexander McRae W. II. Fitzwhyisonn Charles
Iopiahu-for nonF0eUard, Messrs. Carter Is. Page,
The remaining gentlemen of course remain members
OF the common hail, viz. Messrs. John Enders Hilary
bdhei, samuel o. Adams, Thomas Pulling Edmund
iaylor, y. NJ Nicholas, John Byockenbroush William
Ldi"eeit' JobnG ba'T, Abei y. Upsbur Win. Fousbee
Mann. s"' "'"'
hall. ">
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
FROM THE ARMY.

Intelligence had been received al Au-
gusia from Fort Early as iaie as the 10th
!he army was 10 have marched for Fort
Scott on the llib insidnt--the march
would probably occupy four days. From
the approximation Of orr troops TO those
OF the Indian Tribes. something decisive
may be shortly expected
lCHay.Ieston Times
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03

Staples ofMe Richmond Ma,.ket

Tobacco 5 @ 80 10 I2Corn s Flour s TO
25-Wheat 2-Meal 81 cts. TO $ Hemp
$ $50 to 200.
Groceries. -Sngar brown, S 10 so to n 80 per
hnndred--Coffee 70 to u cts. per Ib.-M GLASSES
30 to 81 cts. per gallon -Herrings scarce : g
Perbbl.-Bacon new IL cts. per lb.-Rum
Antigua, ) Is TO 20 per gsllon-do. Jamaica,
, 80 per gallon.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
rank OF virginia. So
Farmers Bank ...........i2S
Y. >. Stock .............n none.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
XALUA8LE STOCK SALES OF DRY cooDS...

NALUASLE STOCK SALES OF DRY COODS....
" we shall SELL en Monday, tae 18th instant. Under
tue management OF Messrs. Elis OhHl0D & 70. the
whole ot our Stock Of Goods com rising an assort-
ntnt of nom IL 20 10 collars all flesh goods pnr
chased within the last - nonbs. few of he articles
are herein enumerated viz:
40 neces etnghans. saiisuSly assorted
40 VI % pieces irish linens all superior giality
good assortment Of cloths and cassmeTes some seo-
perd's first quality
Caiicors, cambTics. camhric wusiins
Blue aud yellow nankecns, saEs Marsees aud ioueft
vestings, Italian and Canton grapes Canton crane
shawls
an elegant assortment of silk shaws and handk
About so or 40 pieces most superior thread laces and
edgings
Sk, cotton and worsted hosiery, black and white Lace
shawls yeils and peleTines umbrellas and pa,asois
leySnlines, buTence, and India silks linen cambric
handherchefs and linen cambrcs some Of the very
finest q'aiity figured white silk velvet, feather fans
An extensive assortment OF ribbons, comprising almost
every description.
Together with large assortment OF shoes and hats la
dies beaver and silk bonnrts.
ALSO-A few aTucieS OF CftIcry, such as Knives
ann uiks pen hniSes, r.zors ssoTs-about 20 "a .r
pieces, various knds-shOvels and tonrs draw knives
uOwels &c. &c.
The absve is only small portion of The stock and
every article will be SOLD shout hind limitation
Terms az safe ISAAC RAPHAEL A Co
SbocAoe mn, a fciD dborS ADORE My }0s Carter
9LHl-At the same time and place the eutise Stock
OF Dry Goods of Mr.. Solomon Rarhae amou ling to
about or 1000 dollars, comprising general assort-
inent. Terms at Sdto.
VI oiIs, DUNLOP & Co. ARctionecrs
!.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
b. woRsBAW. D. &.
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April 3.

A BARGAlN-The subscriber rs authorized NV can't
a = WIN wis, To dispose Of his HOfgcS Let on Wafh
ineon sues To persons residing In town IL orId he
needless To enumefate us advantages but those al
distance IL may he necessary 10 observe that there Is
schcelyan establishment IN Petersburg COMBINING -
mtny- fronts on Washington street seven hrnared
ieet dnd has front Cross Of two hundred and
twenty ieet ana contains about two and half acres ~
EIaund. The dwelling aud Offices sre nearly new and
?" every description necessary for the convenience and
comfort % gentct family. spring ofeNcellrnf water
~ he yard-an extensive gardeR and fiet ofcioi,e
irnittrses There are also on the prcmite ToS0ccs
fociorV with screws aud Isry apparatus in
eNoeuenl order ana capable o wofsing 300 hasds
To- advantage.
The above property wiz be sold ov and the terms u
payment accommodating -tuY further plrticn'ars NAV
DC knoWn on appi aiiouat ny Office. WI MOORE
n B. ii pot disposed of a private sale Dror 90 the tss
o. Nay nel Wi CH ihsi day be- put MP - puhsir sna
ton. Matrl Ed frc FL
4, =, For continuation Of s1,ertsem.w's
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03
THE SEMINOLE WAR.

We find in the Documents on this sub
ject, recently transmitted by the Presi-
denito Congress, an official annuncia;ion
of those circumstances which have pre-
coded and attended the recent movements
of our troops in the South. These OIL
clal papers vary so little in substance
from the unofficial accounts, that we do
net think il material 10 publish them,
with the exception Of the following do
cnments, which reduce 10 form and Ger
iainiy the rumors we have heard con
corning the instructions 10 Our military
authorities respecting the prosecution Of
the war.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03

(McHico and New Grenada) from Which
sc most wanted II; because, even Mr..
Clay, with all his anxiety tO place MIR.
Monroe III the wrong, Cannot dream of
Ne\ico or New Grenada having any pre-
tensions 10 the rank of established states.
Mr.. Mouro' has been so unfortunate as
= 10 displeasc Mr.. Clay in another respeci.
He h&s sent " three distinguished ciil.
zrnS' IN a national ship with al the
n"rapI'ernala OF public ministers" on ;i.is
tour OF obServation.-iIe has noi sent las
MIR. Clay would have advised him 10 nave
done II he had been III his cabneD one
Individual unknown 10 all parties; some
intelligent, keen, silent and observing
man, vi pleasing address and insulating
manners, who concealing the object Of
elS VISIT, (eyen his commission in his
rocket,) would see and hear every thing,
aud report it faithfully He has rot sent
some keen, cunning spy, skulking and
sneaklng about from place 10 place. Ibis
liea'' IN very hole and corner POPPING :"
TRUSTING the dignity of the American gov
ernheni into his pocket, and 10th 10 be-
tray tic eirand upon which lie was com
mi>sioned SOME plying, inQuisiioriaI
John Henry, whose vocation would Lave
cast mic cloud the high minded nation
that sent him OF her business We thank
ii!e president for having supported the
dignity OF oar country by the manner
OF the mission-not, only safe TO those
WI were employ cd in il, but calcula,-
Ell 10 acquire the infor nidiion we srcL for
10 throw open every door into which il
may he Their wish TO enter.
The Executive Magistrate, In word
seeks tor time 10 win information. He
wishes 10 proceed with all due delibera-
lion, before he takes step which nav shift
the attitude ourcountry has previously as
snmed. We are willlngto give him lime.
We have taken every pains to ascertain his
feelings and views towards The patriots
OF South America. Weare satisfied. We
believe him TO have at heart the success
OF that iliusirious cause that he is warm
~ ITS friend; and that he ONLY waits for
information, such as he can RELY ON to
give II The sanction which his ofIice can
bestow. We are willing therefore 10 lei
the affair remain in his hands where the
constitution has placed it, The altrmnt
OF Mr.. Clay 10 dilute The responsihjltv
OF the Executive and wrest the course Of
events from their natural bearings. s. all
be noticed III our neXt.-We rejoice THAI
ID out of i60representatiVes should have
stood M againstli The m NOR of Vim
cente Pazos, and the proposition of Mr.
Clay, have properly sunk INTO the same
tomD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03

We learn, that in the debate on Intar,,al I'm.
provement, Mr.. Clay laid considerable stress
on the escroachments of the states-tbat he
hrst Ins tanced the conduct of Massachusetts
III withholding her militia dursg the late war !.
aud that he EeXt spoke with some asperity nj
the decisic:' OF the Court OF Appeals of Vir~i.
s'nla, III the case OF Mariiu and Hunter.
Virginia cannot however change her constr;
tutional principles TO please MIR. Claw. She
camel Fly from that Interpretation OF The con
stitutIon, which VIA urged by the Republicans
on me BANK bili In 93-that measure which
Mr.. Marshall describes as having q contrihnt
ed not inconsideraby to the complete organ
ization of those distinct and visible nor3,rs
which III Their loEg aud dubious conflict to,'
power, have since shaken the Uufted Slates ~
their centrc."-W We must tha.h Mr.. Ga tor
the parallel he has drawn between Massacbn
sets aud Nirgna-We only reyret ;hal A. lac
come from such man as Henry Ciav. W.
honor his talents-but we reverence ,hc co,-
stitution. Let other change their views
Virginia will still cling 10 her principles.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-03

MR.. NATHANIEL THOMPSON....As you are NOT a
4VA resident OF this commonwealth. take this legal
mehod Of Notifying you, that Friday, the ls day 81
May next shall proceed AZ the Office Of Edward G
DAVIS, commissioned for taking dispositions % take the
deposiii0ns Of EXnn Hubbard aHd others be read -
evidence 10 suit depending IN Tire superior court Of
chancery for the Richmond district in which am
plaintiff and Charles COPELAND ard yourself defendants
snd " the said dispositions not completed On that
pieted. VIZ CRtvrOED
March 81. fnc .tf,