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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21
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uesday, September p, 1879.


49, :
esierday the citizens OF the several towns
Iaine me for the choice OF Delegates to
convention which j. TO assemble in tins
NJ on the lith DAY of October next.
ne following gentlemen we're elected in
OWL -
~ EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
NICHOLAS EMERY, Esq.
HENRY SMITH, ESQ.
Ion. ASA CLAP,
lon A. X. PARIS.
ISAAC LsLEY, Ese.
WILLIAM +. PREBLE. Esq,
on Bell, we hear that Gen. w KING. GeE
kSoarE and Hon. RsSILNIs Aaks, are
~ delegates 10 the Goa. enti1n.
Wtabrook, SIf.As EsTss and THOMAS Ell a.
4eqfs. were elected.
s-vii-a5sit has elect ed EsEsEzsR THRAsB
"a.
instance OF sinsula sndacity and early de-
n occurred &C the Nigan Quarter
~, lately in England 8 youth was az
n fof souse<orcakins. TO which. with a
1g fmles be pleaded guilty, and on sen.
~ Incorporation f5F seven years beyond
~ being pronounced be bowed 10 the
enc sad. = ] thssk you, that 10 ghat J
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21

TUNh IIUSf
\ OSr. on Thnr.day the e. inst. between Bsth
and Freepatt srnal TRUNK, covered with
Sheer Skin, with eatheg handle con aiming a
few articles Of clothing aud book.--Oa being
returned to the owner, a reward will te given.
CHS BLANC HAhD.
Portland Sept. q.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21

|0n Bell. we hear that Gen. w KING. Gss :
IknosrE and Hon. RsSsLNIs Aaks, are
~ delegates 10 the Con enti5n.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21

The q. :. frigste Constellation, Capt. Wads-
worth, has dropped down from the Navy Yard, at
Norioih, and viii sail Immediately to join Com
Perry. She carries out fine crew, and many
vainas,o young officers.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21

At New-York, George Brown. mate ofthe brig
Retrieve, has been convicted Of the murder OF
Capt. John Lewis, Of that vessel, and practically
going OF with SAID vessel and cargo. he mas been
sentenced 70 be executed on the 23th October.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-21

Sept. q
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
From the Louisiana Gazette of March is.

There is nov 10 this city captain OF an
American vessel who left the river oil
Plate in Dec. last. lie says he read
there the official account of the capture, in
the South Seas, of frigate and two
transports, forming part Of the expedition
which sailed from Cadiz in May last
for Lima. Accounts had also reached
Baeaos AyTes OF Inc march OF San Mar
tins army across the Cordilleras, owards
Lima.-Chiii was entirely evacuated by
the royalists. This captain sailed from the
post Of Maldonado, on the eastern bank
OF the La Plata-he there learned that
Artigas was carrying on the war with
great yigor and success against the Portu-
guese. lie also touched at Rio Janeiro,
and was there an eyewitness of the fol.
lowing lyranical and pusillanimous action.
His majesty the reigning king of Portu-
gal and Brazil ii appears was induced to
visit the Portuguese Admiral's ship, "a
then anchored in the harbour, which is
kind OF natural basin. never scarcely
ruffied by the winds-His Portuguese
majesty, who has remarkable dread Of
drowning, got alarmed on his return in
the Admiral's large pinace to the shore.
As soon as the royal cartege landed on
the quay, his Majesty grew outrageous,
and seizing cane belabonred the Admir-
al over the head aud shoulders until the
blood ran. This outrage occurred in the
presence OF several thousand spectators,
and ended 10 the Admiral's being conduct
ed to prison. 1t is a little surprising
that we in New Orleans should have as
late accounts from Bueuos Ayres as from
Mexico; but the fact is so. Our latest ac-
counts from the latter are TO the first OF
December. They represent the country
as reviving from the calamities OF civil
war which is no doubt owing to he mil
der rule of her present intelligent viceroy.
Her rich mines are now working with
more vigour than ever, and promise
largely this year to increase the specie
capital of the world. A few armed bands
still infested the mountains; but trade ex-
periences little obstruction, as the roads
were generally sale.
There is GO doubt that if all piratical
cruizers were entirely driven from the
Gulf, the merchants of New Orleans
might carry on very advantageous
trade with their neighbors in Mexico.
Specie would then flow into the vaults OF
our banks, through the channels of COM
merce, instead Of being yearly carried in
the armed vessels Of England and Spain,
to supply Europe.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
GLOUCESTER, April IL.

Yesterday between the hours of two
and three in the afternoon, one of the most
melancholy events took place in this town
that for many years can be remembered.
As five lads were returning from fish
log boat to the shore 10 small canoe,
when within about FIVE rods Of the shore,
the canoe upset. and they were precipi-
tated at once into the bosom of that ele-
ment which has been the sepuIchre of
many an unfortunate, and before as
sistance could be rendered, the current Of
life had too far ebbed for them to be re-
stored, with the exception of one, Daniel
Sargent; the other four, who were
drowned, were William and James Smith,
brothers, William Turner and Benjamin
Butler. Thus we see another instance of
the uncertainty of every thing earthly ;
that while we are in the midst of life and
health, we are surrounded by death, whose
shafts are dealt with an unsparing hand !;
but the reflection should console US, that
though our friends are called hence, they
preCede US but short time and that we
mast resign ourselves TO that being, not the
least of whose attributes are love and
mercy.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
PREsIDEN IT'S TOUR.
EpkNToN. IN. e. Apri[

EDkEToN, N. C.l April o.
The president Of the United States, &C.
companied by the Secretary OF War, MIR.
Calhoun, and Lady, Mr.. Gouverneur,
1.-THE Presidents private secretary and
Lieut.. Monroe, arrived 10 this town on
Sunday evening last about Z O'Clock On
his arrival salute of 81 guns WIS fired,
and in the course of the evening number
Of the most respectable gentlemen called
to visit him. He accepted an invitation
to public dinner yesterday in the Court
House.
1t is expected the President will leave
this place this morning in the Steam Boat,
visit Roanoke Island, and the place
where Roanoke Inlet formerly was and
reach Plymouth either on Wednesday
evening or Thursday morning. From
Plymouth he will probably go through
Washington and Newbern.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

fed to be minister at Constantinople. To
be serious, when nation keeps constantly
display of power before these barbara
ans, It's representative has only TO use
common sense and discretion--or rather
to abstain from imprudence and iolly--in
order to be respected and to accomplish
all its ends. II requires, however, some
decision of character to make stand a.
gainst the imposing airs Of despotic Gov
erement, aud some knowledge Of mankind
to detect the punic craitiness and wiles oil
the conrt of Tunis.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
PErERsBuRG, (Va.) April g.

Storm-On Sunday evening last, about
A O'Clock, this town and neighborhood
we're visited by one Of the most violent
storms Of wind, rain and hail, ever expert
enced in this part Of Virginia. From the
dawn of morning, the atmosphere had worn
a threatening appearances strong >. W..
wind prevailed, and the clouds during the
whole day, portendcd falling weather,
Suddenly, at the time above mentioned,
the Heavens grew dark, the wind rose to
the strength Of hurricane, rain and hail
accompanied by lightning, poured down III
torrents. Ascene SO terrific, SO sublime,
we never beheid. 1t is indeed at such a
moment, man feels his nctldngness, and
acknowledges the power Of Omnipotence.
The storm continued about five minutes.
During this short period, however, good
deal Of damage was done 10 Petersburg
and the neighborhood around. In town
the gable-ends of two brick houses on Boil
iingbrook-street, were beat down--one,
belonging to the estate of the late Mr.
Curtis, not materially injured the other
| the property Of Mrs. Alexander, sustained
considerable detriment. Likewise somt
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

thorough knowledge Of that se.,;o
the country, with history of the inb.S
itants, soil, minerals aud curiosities IT,
expedition is under the direction Of M. nc
Stephen I'll. Long, of New-Hampsb;,e J,
the Typographical engineers, ATTENDED " y
Mr.. James ID. Graham, Of Virginia =. y
Mr.. William I'll. Swift, Of Mass. from I ny
.. S. Military Academy; Major Thom a.s
Biddle, Of Philadelphia, of the ar,illsr .a'
and the following gentlemen -
DR.. Jessup, Of Philadelphia, Mineral,
|gist. 'O'
DR.. Say, Of do. Botanist and coo,.
gist. WV
DIR. Baldwin, of Wilmington, DeIaw.,.
Zoologist and Physician.
Mr.. Peale, Of Philadelphia, Landsea0a
Painter and Ornitbologist.
Mr.. Seymour, do. do. d..
Major o. Faliow, Indian Agent
She is well armed, but carries an eIo
CANT flag, paiLted by Mr.. Peale, repre
senting white man and an Indian shah
ing hands, the Calumet of Peace. and !.
sword The Boat is rs feet long "a
feet beam, draws 30 inches of water. with
her engine. which together with al! ths.
machinery, is placed below deck, entirelr
out Of sight. The steam passes off throuok
The mouth of the figure head, Ia larse
serpent.) The wheels are placed in he he
stern, 10 avoid the snags and sawyers
which are SO common in those waters
She has mast to ship OF not as NAV be-
necessary. The expedition will depar,
with,ihe best wishes Of the scientific Dart
of our country.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

ing the gensleman's pocket, he epdeav.
ored TO explain 1t away as g Won letel
bagstelle--dat he only want 10 teach A.
merican gentlemon Won lesson--dat ven he
get lettel fright he YOU'D give him back
his book, aud tell him lis very bad TO
wear his pockate outside de coate." He
is about 5 feet, 10 or ] inches high, of a
dark complexion, with black hair and
eyes. He had on black close bodied
coat, and brown surtout. Andrew Low
ry Freeman, sometimes calling himself
Andrew Lowry, was committed about
two months ago for robbing the Franklin
Mail. He is spare made, about feet, Z
or inches high, black hair and eyes !;
he wore brown snrtcut, and grey cordu.
roy pantaloous.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
From the Augusta Chronicle of March 81.

On Monday night last, between IL and
O'Clock, the Jail in this place was broke
open, and seven prisoners made their es-
cape. They were confined on the second
floor, and effected their enlargement by
boring with large anger through the
third floor, and dropping down from the
window by twisted blankets. The night
was dark and stormy, which considerably
favored their exertions. Fortunately,
however, as the last fellow was descend
ing, he made noise that awakened the
jailor, who Immediately arose and pursued
the fugitives. The pursuit was kept up
with unremitted activity until about y
o'clock, A. M. when five Of the seven
were unprecedented, aud once more 10
Quoted into Office with the usual cere-
monies.
The remaining two that have not ye'
been heard from, call their names T. Hey
mean, and Andrew Lowry Freeman. Key,
mean is Frenchman, and was committed
TO Jail few days since for picking
gentleman's pocket 10 this place-be iiad
recently arrived from Savannah, and y
supposed 10 be quite an adept 10 the ligh
fingered science--When detected in pick
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
NEw-YoRK, April IA.

As the launching Of the U. S.. Steam
Boat at Pittsburgh has been announced,
and as it may not be generally known
what are the objects in view, send you
some extracts of letter from a young
officer going npon the expedition. She
is called the WESTERN ENGINEER, and
will start from Pittsburgh about the first
Of May. 1t is Intended that she shall
navigate the western waters as far as the
Yellow Stone River, which win require
upwards of two years. 1t is not expect
ed that they will do more than explore
the waters Of the Missouri and its tribu-
tary streams the first season, as the move
ments will be gradual. in order to obtain
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

houses we're partially unrooled, and many
chimnies, iencess &c. blown down. From
the country, we hear Of stables, barns,
DC. being torn to pieces, trees uprooted,
aud fences swept away. We are happy TO
add, we have heard Of no lives being lost.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
SAVANNAH. March 81,

we have seen letter from Darien,
from respectable source, to gentleman
10 this city which states, that the Grand
jury for the county of Mcintosh, have
found true bills against general Francis
Hopkins, and his son, col. John l.. Hop.
Rus, Tor the murder ofM'Queen NJ In-
!osh, Esq. The trial ofthese unfortunate
individuals takes place this day.-The
circumstances attending this case are very
uniavorable TO the prisoners, as far as we
have been able TO learn.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
sOUTH-AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

/ LONDON, Jan. Il.
Col. Urslar has despatched another
ship (the Hero) with 100 men on board,
who have volunteered for the service Of
the South American Patriots. This YES
sci sailed on Thursday last: the men
we're in high health and spirits; aud SO
enthusiastic are our disbanded soldiers for
this popular service, that the Colonel
would not have the least difficulty in
raising 10000 men. All those he has
shipped are young men under 80 years of
lage, in good health and of sound consti-
tuition none are accepted that have not
Ebeen in actual service. Col. Urslar is
actively engaged at present in raising a
body of men 10 form regiment Of cavalry,
to be armed with sabre, pistols, and
short rifle; the regiment win principally
consist Of men who have served 10 the
German Legion. A complete medical
staff sailed on board the Perseverance, at
the beginning Of this month. The ships
which are to take out the cavalry corps,
are expected to be ready for sea in the
course OF the present week, and the Co
loneL it is said, will proceed with them.
South Americd The information from
this quarter of the globe is interesting in
the highest degree. The fall of Lima,
which is announced by an arrival at
Charleston, and the consequent junction
OF Peru TO the patriot cause, is completely
decisive of the fate Of South-America.
New Greneda has probably, ere this, fol-
lowed the example of Peru, and nothing
will then remain to Spain of her posses
sions there, but Venezuela and Mexico.
Bolivar aud Morillo have long before this
commenced the campaign 10 the former
province, under the happiest auspices
for the patriots. The tide of patriotism,
rolling from the south, and swelled by the
breezes OF victory and enthusiasm, will,
before onother year, inundate Mexico and
sweep from the southern continent every
vestige Of Spanish dominion.
Buenos Ayres appears to be acquiring
stability in its government. Revolutions
and tumults have subsibed under the con-
viction that order, and submission to the
laws are essential to the enjoyment Of do
nestle freedom, as well as of success
abroad. That able statesman, and emil
nent patriot, Pueyrredon, it appears, has
suspended bis patriotic and successful
administration, in consequence of very
serious accident. His successor, Don
Jose Rondeau, is brave soldier, aud
has the character of a jealous republican
and sound statesman.-Dei. Watchnan.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
April 16.

AptH iV'
--latest from Eondon.-Capt. Merry, OF
the ship Rosalie, has favoured the editors
of The Gazette with London papers to the
9th Of March, six days later than before
received.
The papers are all filled with the local.
discussions 10 Parliament.
The editor of the London Courier, on
the 9Th of March, remarks, that there mao
not been bankrupt 10 Manchester for the
preceding three weeks-and Jeremiah
Starkheuse, in letter TO the editor oil the
Courier, under date Of the Sd OF March
states, 6 that we have not witnessed such
market for the sale Of goods, as we have
done this day, for twelve months
The markets in England, it will DC
seen, for American produce, are rather
lower than at the date of our previous &C.
counts. =.
1t is said conspiracy against the lie
of the Governor OF Valencia has been
discovered.
The issues of the Bank OF England, ac-
cording to the declaration Of the Chan.
cellor of the Exchequer, were, LIST Oh
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20
From the Commercial Advertiser.

Destructive Fire at Noyfolk.-We re.
greet TO learn, that on "Wednesday night
last, about $50 buildings, including dwell
'iing-houses, stores, shops, &c. were de.
by Gre in Norfolk, Virginia. The
particulars, SO far as they have reached
us, are contained in the following letter.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

DeStPucttVe FTe al N0J0tk.-We re.
i greet to learn, that on "Wednesday night
last, about $50 buildings, including dwell.
fiing-houses, stores, shops, &c. were de.
lstroyed by Gre in Norfolk, Virginia. The
particulars, SO far as they have reached
us, are contained in the following letter.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
Steam Boat Hotel, Reading and News Room,-
Norfolk April $40, A. M.
Messrs. Lewis 6 Hall,
GENTLEMEE,-I have just time to in
form you that this town was visited last
night with most distressing Fire +! IL
broke out about To- o'clock, in the kitchen
| of DIR. ! Martin, on Main.street, adjoining
Ia large wooden building known BY the
name of Bourke's Hotel, and before its
ravages could be stopped about one ham
dred and fly buildings of different de-
nominations were burned, besides several
Fothers injured. | have computed the
number Of families unhoused at about forty
|tive-every building on the north side Of
Main to Talbot-street, and from thence to,
the creek, with an exception of fire
proof one on the latter street) were to..
tally destroyed. At about three O'Clock
this morning, the FIRE having progressed
as far as the house of Mr.. Broushton, fthe
Junior editor of the Herald) which stood
near small creek, by blowing up the
house the flames were arrested.
FIRE at Washington.-Several houses
were consumed in the city of Washington,
on Wednesday last, and several more Cd
Friday. The following is copy of
hand-bIl published at the office Of the
National lntellisencer on Saturday MORN
ing:-
Office of the National lntellgencer, April 10.
AS the National Intelligencer cannot
be got out 10 time for the mail this MORN
ing, it is thought proper to state the
cause. After having been exempt from
fires for many years, in an extraordinary
degree, we have within three days been
extraordinarily afflicted. On "Wednesday
and yesterday we had fires, which burnt
down several houses each. Yesterday
was a continual succession of alarms. A
number Of houses, in two different parts Of
the city, remote from each other, were
burnt down in quick succession, and,
owing to the high wind, which however,
fortunately lulled towards evening" many
others endangered.
The hands attached to our establish
ment were thus engaged the whole day
yesterday from 10 o'clock until evening
and it was impossible to prepare the
paper for the press.-To-day's paper will
be published in the course Of the AFTER
noon.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-23
100 DnlIars Reward.

I'd Naway on the e8th of April, from
s 4 the farm of the subscriber, IN DoSue
Neck. Fairfax Co N'rginit, negro HAkR
eyed about twenty three year, about tive
feet Ten inches high very black, we'll bnIit,
ha~ consi ;erable impairment II his speech.
when spokcn 10 evinces muchco fusion. ana
replies Amos, unintelIigibiy bad on hen
ne left home. much worn suit ct domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
he is endcavoring TO pass for free man. and
as such went of in some OF the bay craft ou-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are for"warned from Earboring or Ia
king INTO their employ said negro, under pc
naI,y OF having the law rlgidly enforced a.
gainsi them viii give twenty dollars. If
taken in he c. un,y OF Fairfax, or district 81
Cnlumbia if beyond that distance, the :
!,ove reward, provided he is secured in jaji
so that Get him again. WIN. MASON:
Charles County. Mi. June !.
'fhe editors OF the National lntrlligencer
md baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
he above until forbid, AMI send their &C
colnts TO Port Tobacco Tor payment.
iune II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-23
100 lIoiiars ard.

WILL give the above reward to any
person who will return 10 MY posses
ION. negro La Renee, who assumes The
,rnanie OF f'ENN"ICk. This fellow lci'
ms tarni, on the WicoDico river, IN Charles
a1unly. sd on the 9th July. in consequence
Il his own outrageous conduct towards my
oyei.eer He is Il negro OF il tine erect II
CURE, goOt features, asnUoth black SKIN,
: thcr above the middle stature, OF you.a-
tul appearance Tor one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great plausibiiIty anu na arai
stuariRess. His ears grow remarkably close
10 HI, he ID, and eli the inside OF bis lower
lip he has white mars or spot. | purcha-
sed him 4 years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
p. II. Courts, # this county. am led 10y
cir ums ;ances which have come 10 my know
ledge since he absconded,) 10 believe that
h. VIII enGeavor 20 make his way to King
George county, Va. should be not take
this route. he will probably be met with in
the Distric, of Columbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way 10 Penn
sylyaDia. | apprehend he will change his
name, and IT committed TO Jail, refuse to
state to whom be- belongs. as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, l. his alb
sconding, have all appeared since to have
been preIne dita,ed. lie took ali his clothes
with him, of which he had large number
among thcm--a new bears kin oyer-coat,
long close bodied blue coat, pair OF stri-
pea jean pantaloons, one or mere white
wais!coats, tesides many articles OF coarse
cloatthng these, however, lie will probably
exchange. or sell them Tor cash 10 defray
his travelling expenses.
viii give the above reward TO any per
son who viii bring him home to ne, or
FIFTY NOLL..iRS if confined in Jail. and
notice gwen me. 50 that recover him
Should ne be taken out of the state, will
also pay all reasonable costs md charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
IT, STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
aug. f.f
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-23
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed OF trust from John
I'd MAPherson, TO secure the payment oil a
deb, TO the late William Hepburn. his heir
and executors, the subscriber Zone OF ihe
trustees named in the said deed) will otter a
public sale, on the premlsts, on ~ NJ
BAY the fourth day OF November next; q
TRsCT of LAND, in Fairfax county, Vr.
gina. about Ave or six miles from the town ct
a xandris, known by the NJ ne of" kou"
Hebron or so much thereof as may at tna'
lime b. thought sdvisabie 10 make sale of.
The Improvements on the premises are
two dwelling houses, one ut them OF brick :
a small country mill, With one p,ir 1T stones;
saw MI, aud building iatelyOcCuped as
cotton factory, with an extensive orchard
of various kinds oftruit.
The terms Of sale and any other necessary
Information will ne given on the FAY otsaie,
WV, III. DUNDiS, Baltimore.
Oct. 3 dteN