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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
NEw.On1.EANs. Sent. u.

Modern Pocahontas. letter from
Fort GadsdeIl, dated 3lst August last,
saws, that 9" on the Goth, 9th and 23th
&inst. number of Seminole women and
children, with some negroes, the whole
party amounting to 200, arrived here, ha-
wing previously surrendered at Fort ST.
MARKS: they were in a state OF starvation
at the time Of their surrender. They say
that the warriors are raising the corn
(which was buried in the ground, and
(which of course was not destroyed by our
troops, and seem determined TO recon-
smence the war in the fall. The wife and
Sanity of the prophet Francis are among
The prisoners; two Of his daughters are
very interesting young ladies, and speak
very good English, as in fact the whole
Family do except the mother. The eldest,
when her father went on board the Thorn
as Shields, shortly afterwards followed,
xupposing her to be British vessel.
Before she got alongside, however, she
discovered the deception, pushed OFT and
Effected her escape. The youngest and
most beautiful, is caressed by all the off,
GERS for having saved the life Of a Georgia
militiaman, whom her countrymen had
saken prisoner and were about to put TO
death, when this modern Pocahontas, find
Jog entreaties vain, declared her determi-
nation to save bis life or perish with him !;
She was successful, aud the man was pre-
served. They all set off tomorrow to
Join their nation in the neighbourhood Of
Fort Gaines.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction ,

nm FRIDAY NEXT, the 30th in
~ slant, at The late dwelling house OF
WEI. r.. WILLIAMSON, deceased, all the
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE belong
ing TO said estate; among which are
Feather Beds and Beddipg-an elegant
Sideboard, Sofa, & pair of Dining Tables
Vendue to begin at 10 O'Clock.
MOSES AUSTIN, Auctioneer.
All persons having unsettled accounts,
are requested to present them for adjust
ment 10 the subscriber.
WILLIAM SHUTE,
Agent for the Erecutrir.
At Private Sale, a NEGRO WOMAN,
aged % years.
Elizabeth Town, Oct. "a, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27

s2lo acres only were sold, and the aver
age price was little over 2 dollars and
fifty cents per acre.
With some regret We have to state, that
Of the purchasers who appeared at the
auction, the greater part seemed anxious
only to select portions Of land Oh which to
found cities or villages, rejecting the fertile
tracts which would be seized upon with
avidity by the practical farmer. There
Is a consolation, however, that in conse-
.ouence of the mania, in the purchasers at
auction, TO become "patrons" of cities,
most Of the good land for farming is left to
the less wealthy but industrious agricultur-
list, at the reasonable price Of two dollars
There are yet remaining unsold, be.
tween three and four thousand tracts of
band, Of 100 acres each, the greater part OF
which is of an excellent quality.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
SALEM, lMass.l Oct. Ie.

VA 0AlEh3 NlhoesJ CSts I've d.
Horrid Mmder.-On Monday after
noon last an awful murder, almost too
Shocking in its circumstances to describe
or believe, was committed in Marblehead.
The perpetrator was young man, by the
name Of David A. Phillips, about % years
of age; and the victim, his own wife, only
l9, Just got to bed of her first child. The
man, it is said, had before discovered a
malignant temper; and he seized the OPP
portunity of moment when the nurse was
but Of the room, (affecting some doubts, of
which the character Of the woman did not
afford the shadow Of a justification, of the
legitimacy of the child, and aimed blow
with hammer at the infants head, which
however was shielded by the arm OF its
mother, against whom the monsters fury
was then turned, and he gave her Sc
we're blow on her temple, together with
several others on the head, and then cut
her throat with a knife; the woman was
however able to spring from her bed, and
with her child in her arms to run below
stairs, where the first person she met was
her own mother. The alarmed family aud
neighbours, en- rushing into the chamber
from whence Mrs. Phillips had escaped,
found the husband standing against the
wall, profusely bleeding, having in the
Interim attempted to execute justice on
himself by cutting his own throat. Mrs.
Phillips fingered till Wednesday, on which
day she died. The fatal wound was the
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
MAnTrNsBuRGH, (Vir.) Sept. "a.

u MARrINsBuRGH, (Vir. Sept "a.
A few evenings since, two men in the
character of soul drivers, lodged in the
jail Of this county, (for safe keeping five
negroes, alleged to have been purchased
In Washington county, MaryIand--one OF
whom, a negro woman, calling herself
Betty Toogood, made complaint to ma
Igistrate of this county, that she was ell
titled to her freedom, which complaint
was strongly corroborated by the affida-
Wit of worthy citizen of this town, who
knew her in Fredeyick-T Town, and recog-
nized her here; she has been accordingly
Retained for the purpose of having her
pretensions TO freedom investigated at our
next Superior Court--in that high tribu-
nal we are well satisfied ample justice will
be afforded her. If she is entitled to free
dom, we trust the indignation Of the Of
Tended laws will demand justice from
those who have attempted to enslave her.
This morning humanity was again sick
ened, by witnessing number OF the mis-
cradle children of Africa, driven in chains
Through our streets, by the relentless deal
.ers in human nesh--and among them a
young man, almost white, and born offree
parents, voluntary exile fromthe land of
bis nativity, who had attached himselfto
d slave, whom no warnings nor persua-
sions could turn back, following the desti
nv Of the woman of his, choice, and offer.
ing to indent himself TO the master Of his
wretched wife, for the consolation alone
Of being near hero Humanity-O
my Country-can nothing be done to pre-
vent the recurrence of this detestable
traffic.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
TRRNToN, Oct. 10.


INsURRECTION AT THE STATE PRISON.
On the 18th inst. about in the after
noon, another desperate attempt was made
by the convicts in the New-J Jersey State
Prison near Trenton, to effect general
Jail delivery.
The plot developed as the grated door
leading to the keepers apartments, was
opened by young man. the keepers sou.
One Of the most athletic aud powerful men
among the prisoners, who was standing
near, sprang upon the door and held il
open. An assistant keeper, who came up,
exerted himself in vain to shut the door,
several of the prisoners in the plot, soon
advancing, and pressing upon him. The
young man Immediately retreated to the
counting. room Of the institution, where are
kept the arms for its protection; he was
quickly followed by the principal assailant,
hut succeeded in getting loaded pistol,
and turning upon the culprit, babe him
keep back. The desperate still pushing
on, received the contents Of the pistol in his
side and abdomen; he staggered and fell
10 corner Of the room; but soon recover
ed, and seizing one of the loaded muskets
near him, was aiming at the young man, as
his father, Francis Labaw, the principal
keeper, got into the room, who rushed up
on the culprit and succeeded in SO far ele-
waiting the muzzle Of the piece that its con.
tents, as twas discharged, passed over his
sons head, and lodged in the partition wall.
This desperate culprit, weakened with the
effects Of his wounds and the loss of blood,
now surrendered and was disarmed. The
assistant keeper, who was engaged at the
grated door, although he had received sew
eral stabs from the prisoners with whom he
was contending, had by this time succeed
ed 10 closing the door, after two or three
had passed through. These, however,
were pursued and soon after brought back.
The wounds which the assistant keeper,
Joseph Dye, received, though severe, are
not considered dangerous. The prisoner
who was shot, languishes with little pros
pect Of recovering. He appears to be as
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
LIST OF MEMBERS.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.

Bergen, Casparus Prior, Nathaniel
Board, John Hopper.
ESser, Thomas T. Kinney, Samuel B.
Miller, William Gould, Israel Day.
Morris, David Thompson, jun. John
IS. Darcy, Samuel Halliday, William
Brittin. m
Susser, Jeremy Mackey, Geo. Boards
lee, Robert C. Thompson, Thomas Teas
dale, jun.
Hunterdon, Robert M'Neely, Abraham
Stout, Isaac G. Farlee, George Maxwell.
Somerset, Martin Schenck, Joseph An
min, James Stryker.
Middleser, James Parker, Allison Ely,
jun. Frazee Ayres.
Monmouth, Reuben Shreve, Matthias
Vanbrackle, Charles Parker, William
Ten Eycke.
Burlington, William Griffith, John
Newbold, John Evans, jr. Samuel Haines.
Gloucester, d. Lake, S. Kille, Samuel
L. Howell.
Salem, Stacy Lloyd, Thomas Yarrow,
John Mayhem.
Cumberland, John Sibley, John Ian
ming, jun. Daniel Parvin.
Cape May, (Not known
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
CONGRESS ELECTION.

Henry Southland, Joseph Bloomfield,
Ephraim Bateman, John Linn and Ber-
nard Smith, are professionally elected
to represent this State in the next Con.
gress of the United States. 1t yet re.
mains doubtful whether John Condt, or
Charles Kinsey, (who was run in opposi-
ton to Mr.. Condit,) has succeeded. AS
far as returns have been received, the
aaGjOrities stand thus:
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
Wanted immediately,

A JOURNEYMAN to work at Car
IA riage Wheels and Repairing. To
steady person who is a good workman,
the highest wages viii be given.
Also, TAINTED, TWO APPRENTICES,
one at the Coach-making business, and
the other at Coach Painting.
JONATHAN HARRISON.
EIiz. Town, Oct, %, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
From the Newburgh Gaz. TOct. 20.

'o"' sse N'ef0VbS" o"@' " Oce' w.
Something MySteriouS.-A stranger,
calling himself Chauncy Bishop, of Sparta,
Ontario County, called upon the Editor
OF this paper, on the evening of the 18th
inst. and stated, that he came from New
York in an Albany sloop, commaned by
Capt Warren, and was put on shore about
four miles south of Newburgh, at four
o'clock in the afternoon, and that he saw a
person, calling himself John Bishop, go
in the same boat TO the sloop, and as he
was climbing into the sloop, he slipped
aud fell into the river, and was seen no
more; that he went to the sloop, and with
the assistance OF the hands, made diligent
search for some time, but the body could
not be found he further stated, that he
took the lost man's trunk on shore, and
left it at the house CT Mr.. Helme, and
happened TO have key that opened the
truck, he found therein 8 dollars in mon
ey, silver watch, some clothes, and let
ter, which letter be left with the Editor,
adding, that he felt an urgent desire that
the circumstances should be Immediately
published, for the information Of bis friends,
because, as he said, 6 We are Of the same
name," though he had never seen him be-
fore, and knew not that they were related.
He was requested 10 remain in Newburgh
a few days, but he said that urgent business
made it necessary for him to pursue bis
journey TO the westward early the next
morning.
The Editor found, on examining the
letter, that it was dated on the | lth inst
and directed to James Bishop, Ballstown
Springs, Saratoga County, and was signed
by John Bishop. Among otler things
stated in the letter, it appeared that the
writer was on a visit at his uncle Bel
knap's, about six miles from Newburgh.
and had been there few days. The
Editor Immediately sent line to Mr..
John Belknap, informing him Of the cir
cumstance as reported. Here the matter
rested until Thursday, when Mr.. Belknap
called and stated that John Bishop had
been at his house few days before, and
was about twenty five years Of age, and
said he had or 600 dollars with him he
was formerly acquainted with James Bish-
op, and understood he now lived near
Ballstown Springs: he had been TO Mr..
Helme's and to every place at New Wind.
sor, and for some distance below, and
could learn nothing of the trunk, of Johr
Bishop, or of any person being drowned
near that place, and strongly suspected
there was something very wrong in the
case, particularly as he had not taker
leave Of his friends when he departed
but proposed tarrying with them three oil
four weeks longer.
Any information communicated to MIR.
John Belknap, or the Editor, respecting
this mysterious affair, will be thankfully
received.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27

blow on the temple, the cut not being SO
deep as to be mortal. His own wound, we
are told, is healing, and his life likely TO
be prolonged for severer trials; but we
understand he discovers no conjunction
for the horrid deed, and continues in the
same vindictiye temper in which he com
mitted it. The palliation Of insanity is
pleaded for him by some, and humanity
would wish that this, rather than ungov-
ernable passion the parent Of the worst Of
crimes, might be the cause and his defence.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
To be sold at Public Sale.

To be sold at Public Sale,
IAN THURSDAY the 10Th Of Octo-
NJ Der, at the late clearinghouse of
JACOB OGDEN, deceased, Beds and Bed.
ding, Chairs and Tables, and a variety
of other Household Furniture.
Also, 10 bushels of Wheat, one Boat,
with Oars and Sails, and a number Of
other articles, such as Fishing Nets, Car
penters' Tools, and Vice, aud many
other things, too tedious TO mention.
Sale TO commence at one o'clock, p. NJ.
Conditions will be made known on the
day of sale, and attendance given by
BENJAMIN BROWN, Adm'r.
Eliz. Town, Oct. 20, 1916.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
TElIa @ANBTTBo
ELIZABETH-TOWN,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1918.

The Legislature of this state commences
its annual session in Trenton this day.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27
For Conda. For Kinsfa
From the Trenton True american.
STATE ELECTION.

Though we have not heard from Cape
May, we venture 10 set it down federal i;
which gives the following general result.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-10-27

Republican MGorities,-
In Council, 3
In Assembly, IS
In joint-meeting, Is
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03
John Russmuyan's W;U

NOTICE is hereby given to the heirs and credi
tors OF the eGate of JOHN RUSSWURM
late OF Weisbrook, in the county of Cumberland
Esquire, deceased, and all Others concerned-
THAT DARrnL Fox, Executor of the Ian Will
and Teitsnlent of iaid deceased. has exhibited 70
me the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate
within and for said county bis fri account Of ad.
mobilization of the eftate Of iaid deceased and al,o
has private account sgsnft said deceased and that
the same will be corsidered ata Probate Copr,
TO be held at the Probate Office ia Portland il
faid county onthe Fourth Wednesday Of March
next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, when and
where thsyr.ay be prefens and thew caufe If anv
they have why the fame ihould nor be allowed
and the iaid Executor 10 hereby objected 20 eau.,
this notice to be pubifhed 10 the Columbian Cen.
tinel and Portland Gazette. three weeks fuccef
hvey the IAN publication to be four weeks prevou,
to faid fourth Wednesday of March next
Given under my hand at Portland thi, fev.n.
tenth day of January in the year of cur Lord
eighteen hundred aud eighteen
SAM. FREEMAN.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03
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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03
Len Grants Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given TO the heir. and credi.
~ tors of the ellate Of LEV. CRAM, late OF
Windham, in the county Of Cumbe and, cecealed
and all Others concerped-That DANIEL CRAM
iun. admiriiratcr of faid slfats, has exhibited TO
me he subscriber, Judge ofthe Cours of Probate
within aud for l4id county his Ihiid accouat of
administration Of laid eis5e aud that the fame
will be co1Gdered At Probate Court TO be held
AZ the Probate Office ia Portland in (aid Couasy
on he fecond "wednesday Of February next. az ten
O'Clock N the forenoon, w.en and where they may
De prefens and thew eau e. if any they have why
the Esme should not be allowed.
Givss uaJef my had ~ Portland, bis four
,eeagh daY Of Jalumy p the year q our Lord
eish, cen hgadred snq esghseev
sAMUaL FIREMAN
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03

TIE Subscribers TO the Eaftern Argus aud
Portland Gazette who receive their papers
by Samuel Brown or Ivory Perkins Pon rider, are
hereby notified that their bills for PoRage will be
presonted 10 all next mouth. They will it is hoped
De prepared for payment without delay,
Dsilnquents in the towns of Paris, Wocdfock
aumford, Eait Andover, Bethel, Newry Shelburn
Giiead and Albany, will nave their bills reien,ed
at the iams time for the years 1915 and 1916.
Jan, 81, 1873
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
4 to all concerned, that she has been duly
appointed and taken mon herself The trust OF
Administrative of the estate of JOSEPH z.
SAWYER. lave of Cape Elizabeth, in lie coun.
ty of Cumberland, Mariner. deceased, by Civ.
ing bond The law directs--she therefore re-
que sts all persons who are indebted to he said
deceased's estate to mske immediate payment
and those who have any demands 'heteon, to
exhibit The same 10 LIDIA SAWYER.
Cape Elizabeth, Jan. l9, 1918.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03
Portland, Jan Is 1918.

a HE fubfcribers having bern appointed TO re
1 ceiye and examine the claims of creditors OF
the eifass of AMOS 5. WEBER late of Port.
Iasd il the couosy of Cumberland. merchant de-
ceaied represented inioivent hereby give notice
tina, six monfhs are allowed 10 fsid creditors to
bring in and prove their claims and that We will
attend thai fsrvice a the inluranee office of James
Neal IA Portland on Friday the tweo,y third
dav OF J4.uary inn and CO The third Friday of
each Of the FIVE following monshs.from two o'clock
40 az clock in the afternoon of each of fsid days
JACOB MOVES, Commits
JOSEPH PUPR, 6oners.
Portland Jan. Is, 1913
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03

THE fubfcriber hereby gives public notice 70 all
concerned. that he has been duly appointed
ard taken upon himfsIf the trutf Of Admlniitra or
of The eaate of JOHN GRIPS, late of Brunswick.
10 he eounsy of Cumberland, yeoman, decea'ed.
by giving bond as the law directs--Iie therefore
requefs all pertons who are indebted TO the laid
deceased's eflate to make Immediate payment and
those who have any demand. thereon to exhibit
the came to SIiIMUEL OWEN.
Brunswick Dec "a 1917
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03

1>HE fubfcriber hereby gives public notice to
all concerned, that he has been duly appoint
ed and taken upon hmfelf the truf of Admins
TRAITOR of the efate of JOHN HUSTON, late of
Wcabrook in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman,
deceafed by giving bond as the law direcfs--He
ther efore requests all perfons who are indebted
the faid deceafed ela,e to make immediate pay
ment and thofe who have auy demands thereon
TO exhibit the fame TO RUFUS HUSTON.
Weiibrook Jan. IA 1878
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1818-02-03
CINCINNATI.

THE Sanding Committee Of the Society of Cir
. cinna.i If the Common weath'of Mafachufett
in conformity 10 vote Of the Society, hereby Civ
pubic notice TO the " idows snd Orphans of IN
deceaied Members, and TO iuch of their brethre
az are reduced to necefIi Gus circumllauces. ths
applications for relief may be made on or hefor
the ssoad Saturday II Feb sasy % 8, at III ociocI
TO the Sfandiog Committee or any individual there
off, And he Standing Committee are hereby no
fed, that the Committee will meet al Cenceyf Hal
at 4 O'Clock % on fAid fecond saturday Q
February, 1913. The names of the StandiHg Gem
mittee are as follows:
His Ex John Brooks | MFR. Samuel Perkins
William Tudor. Eiq MIR. Fowle
DR. David TownieEd Capt Francis Green
Capt r Williams Capt, Bradford
John Calender Efq. Capt. Morton
Capt. Adams Bailey Capt Eaton
General Wipnow Capt. Thomas Howe
Colonel Popkins DIR. John Hart
Capt. Dana DIR. Shute.
Per order
JNO. CALENDER, Hlsfast See'y
Bottom, Jan. 90 1918