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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
From the Geneva Gas. Of January 20.

Robbers Detecled--In the early part Of
last summer, Mr.. Caleb, Gardner, residing
near this village, was robbed of about
$4,000 in specie. Within few days
circumstances transpired which led to the
implication Of several persons in the rob-
berry, who were arrested and examined,
and on Monday last three Of them, VIZ
Samuel Gardner. William Webster, aud
- MGregory, were committed to the
county gaol to await their trial. About
$500 Of the money was found in their
possession.
Unfortunate eDem.--On Monday last
several men were engaged in contention
in this village, when one, named Oliver
Miller, struck another, named George A..
Stewart, in the side, with large pen
knife, and wounded him severely. The
case was investigated by the proper au-
'hority, which thought the circumstances
warranted commitment Of Miller TO gaol.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.

w AsHINGToN, Jan. Y.
Valuable Discovery. gentleman,
cow in our city, has recently engaged with
few associates, in exploring the Cobalt
mines, 10 Chatham, Connecticut. The
results, according to present signs and
appearances, are so highly flatlering as
70 give the proprietors every reason TO
expect that sufficient quantity of this
mineral can be taken from the mines aDnu-
ally, to supply the porcelain and linen
manufactures of Great Britain and Ire.
land on much more reasonable terms than
they are now furnished by Sweden and
Germany. The Chinese, who now re-
ceive annually highly valued oxide OF
Cobalt called Azure, from the Grown
mines Of Poland, for their China ware
manufactures, can be supplied from this
country more directly, and on more rea-
sonabIe terms; this will, in some degree,
serve as substitute for specie, in our
trade with that country. This gentleman
is pursuing his valuable and useful re-
searches into the mineral resources Of the
country, and will propose to Congress,
this, session., to explore the Copper mines
Of Lake Superior, with which he is some
what acquainted, thereby ascertaining il
that highly useful and necessary metal,
in the arts of commerce, can be obtained
within the bosom Of our own territories
i SO, it will relieve us from foreign de-
pendence in this respect. Nat. Intel.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
Fifty Dollars Reward.
STOP THE SWINDLER.

STOP HE SWINDLER.
VDAN AWAY rom this town, on Sat
Ia urday the 9th inst. a man calling
himself MARTIN ID. LEWIS, about S
feet or 10 inches high, and about 80
years of age. He has black hair, black
eyes, fair complexion, and is stout built,
and rather corpulent-has lost three fine
gers of bis left hand above the second joint
lis by profession shoemaker. Had on
and took with him one full suit of black,
and one do. of blue, with other clothing.
He had obtained note of hand for nine
dollars. which he altered to ninety dollars,
and passed it upon the subscriber for that
amount, besides having obtained money
and property TO considerable amount in
this town, upon similar false principles.
With view TO answer the ends of justice,
and discountenance frauds, reward of
fifty dollars will be paid by the subscri-
Der to any person who will secure the viii
lain in any gaoI, and give information so
that he may be brought to justice.
JAMES MOORE.
Ehz. TOrvn, New-JerSey, Jan. 26, 1919.
Publishers of newspapers throughout
the United States, will render service TO
their country by giving the above an in
sertion in their respective papers, and re-
ceive the thanks of the subscriber.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
NOTICE.

A LII persons Indebted to the estate Of
~ WILLIAM w. SMITH, deceased,
are requested to make immediate payment,
and ali having demands against said es-
tate are. aIse requested to present their
accounts for examination without delay, TO
OLIVER HUFFMAN, Agent,
PHEBE SMITH, administrator.
Els. Tom, Jaa. Is, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
ADVERTISEMENT.

FVHE subscribers to course of Lecj
IL lures on MNEMoNIcs, or System
OF Artificial Memory, are respectfully
Informed, that the third Lecture will be
given THIS EVENING, in the Acade-
my, at 6 o'clock.
Elisabeth Torn, Feb. 2, 1910.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

difapidations Of duty, involving depart
ures from all the obligations. Of social, pc.
iiicsl, and domestic honour. TO the
moral philosopher, and political econo-
mist, we silently refer this subject Were
our laws as sanguinary, and their execu-
ton as summary, as those Of some other
countries, what melancholy calendar
should we often be compelled to offer to
the public"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
From yesterdar's Erening post.


U. S. MailRobbed.-The great Southern
Mail from Philadelphia to this city was
waylaid and robbed last. .night.-.by three
footpads, who were dressed 10 short jack
cts, with their faces painted. They met
the mail coach near Bridgetown, and
called to the driver, desiring him TO stop,
which he did. They then instantly rush
ed upon him with presented pistols. aud
ordered him down from the box. One of
them cut the traces of the wheel-horses,
to make sure Of their object. This done,
and the driver secured, they proceeded
to rob the passengers, five 10 number, who
kept their seats in the coach. They pre-
sented pistols at them, and brandished
large carving knife or dirk over their
heads, threatening their lives if they did
not give up their watches, pocket books
and money. One Of the passengers com
piled with their demand, and gave them
his gold watch; and the others gave them
what loose money they had in their peck.
cts. They then enquired for the mail, and
on being told that it was not inside of the
coach, but forward, they left the passen-
gers and proceeded to rifle it of its con-
tents. They filled large pair Of saddle
bags and pocket handkerchief with let.
tiers, and then took TO their heels. We
understand, that on examining the mail at
our post-Office, there appears TO be two
Philadelphia packages of unpaid letters
for New ork missing, and probably
many single packages from south Of Phi
ladelphia were taken out. This is the
second time that the mail has been robbed
within short time, and unless the gov
ernment will furnish guard for its pro-
lection, there is no security in trusting
money in it.
Since the above was written, we learn,
that one of the passengers had in his
charge $33, 900 10 bills for one of our
banks. As soon as he discovered the un-
pleasant predicament he was placed in, he
contrived to slip the package out of his
pocket on to the floor OF the coach, and
covered it over with straw, by which
means he saved it. When they searched
him, all they found in his pockets were a
lew shlilings III silver.
| Bank RobberieS.-In noticing the re-
cent robbery, by the cashier, of the Bank
Of Muskingum, the Philadelphia Gazette
observes: Whether the unreasonable
increase of Banking Institutions, during
the last ten years, has enlarged the space
| and augmented the temptations to, moral
depravity in our citizens, is not our
present purpose to inquire: But certain
| it is, we are travelling with rapid pace,
upon the heels of the most corrupt coun-
tries of Europe in the detestable arts Of
swindling and counterfeitiDg. The con-
tents of every mail we receive, mortify
rand astcnish us With fresh instances Of
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

Beware Of Viliain.-At the late court
term OF this county, Nathan Underwood
was indicted, found guilty, and sentenced
TO six years imprisonment in the State
prison, for breaking into and robbing the
stores OF Mr.. Ira Mum, and of Messrs.
Day & Lindsey, at Orange. On Satur-
day morning it was found he had broke
Jail aud was gone. He succeeded in rails
ing plank near the fireplace, and by the
most persevering exertions cleared away
the stones, aud effected his escape through
the wall. Newdrk Cent
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

The antiquities of the western country
every day develope new facts, for the
consideration of the learned. A letter is
published in the N. York Gazette, from
William Donuison CT Nashville, TO the
hon. Samuel l.. which de-
scribes stone fort, situated at the con
fluence of two of the most southern forks
Of Duck-river, on the north western cor
ner OF Franklin County, Tennessee The
fort covering about 80 acres of ground !
is surrounded by stone wall from Is to
20 feet in thickness, at the base, and at
the top about feet through. The letter
which describes the outlines of this work
mentions that within years, fine piece
of thin glass, was ploughed up, in the area
about one inch in thickness and Of remar
kable transparency; it appeared to be par
Of bowl neatly polished and fluted on it!
sides. A small stone, carved and orna
mented was also found. Evident marks
of the hammer aud chissel, are perceived
upon the walls; though they are rough
and uncouth from the lapse of ages. About
forty miles from this fort in Marry coun.
ty, cave has been discovered, contain
ing a variety Of earthen ware bricks of {
form different from those OF a modern make
aud an iron sword resembling the sabre o
the Persians or Scythians.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

horses, and was instantly trampIed under
their feet, and overrun by the wheels Of
the carriage.-The driver asserts, that it
was not in his power TO have given earlier
notice, or turn out of the course he was
going. The boy was carried home. 1t
happened about o'clock, and he died at
one.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
MARRIED,

On Friday afternoon last, by the Rev.
DR.. M'Dowell, Mr.. James Cochran, OF
the state Of Indiana, to Miss Hannah
Moore, of Bridgetown.
On Friday evening, by the same, Mr..
Moses M. Williams, of Williams Farms,
to Miss Mary Ross, Of Railway Town
ship.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
ALBANY, Jan. %.

Melancholy accident. yesterday, a
soldier by the name of Mentz, French
man by birth, was accidentally killed by
the discharge of musket, by another SOL
der, at the Greenbush cantonment.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
GROWTH OF TEA IN FRANCE.

The Moniteur has the following
This precious shrub, first introduced in
to France by Russian in 1894, promises
to become naturalized amongst us. There
are already three hundred stocks, which
it is easy to multiply. This tea, has re-
ceived the appreciation of the Kings ply
sicians, and the first naturalists in France.
The plants are to be sold by subscrip-
ton"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
Auction.

WILL be sold at Public Sale, at the
w house Of the Widow of Gen.
GRAMS, on THURSDAY the 4th of Feb
ruary.
Two Young Horses, l Colt, Cows,
Farm Wagon, l riding Chair
and Harness.
Also, quantity of SALT HAY, &c. &c.
Vendue 10 begin at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ.
]. 0. MAGGIE.
Union, Jan. 20, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

Mr.. Anthony Wiley, of the post Office
ia this city, has just published table Of
post offices in the United States, with the
names Of the post masters, &c. making q
pamphlet Of 90 pages, octave. 1t appears
by the tables annexed, that in the year
1870, there we're only IS post offices in
the United States; in 1900 the humber
was 903, and at present there are upwards
of 5000. The mail is at present trans
ported daily 2o,737 miles, and between
eight and nine millions of miles in year.
N. YORK Mere. AdU.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
NEw-YoRK, Jan. 29


Murder.--A man by the name of Hugh
Curry, was yesterday morning committed
to prison, charged with the murder of his
wife, Mary Curry. 1t appears that about
two weeks since, Curry returned home to
his house No. 2l9 William-street, when
a quarrel between himself and wife took
place. After beating his wife, Curry threw
a teapot at her head, which wounded her
severely near the eye, and caused an in
flammation, of which she died. A woman
who lived in the same house has also been
arrested, charged with being an accom-
plice. The Coroner's Inquest which sat
on the deceased's body, returned ver-
dict Of murder, "having come TO her
death by reason of violent blows inflicted
on the head by her husband, Hugh Cur
ry."
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
From the National mtelligencer. Jan. 2g

From the National Intelligencer, Jan. 2g.
The Debate yet continues in the House
Of Representatives on the subject Of the
Seminole War, and we shall not undertake
TO predict when it will terminate. Several
Members of distinguished ability are yet
expected to address the House on the
question ; and, though the debate has oc-
cuPied ten days, We should not like to
lose thebenefit of their illustrations of The
subject. On the other hand, there are
many important subjects demanding the
attention Of Congress, which We fear it
will not be in their power TO act on dur
ing the Session, If the debate on this sub
ject be much longer protracted.
The Marylane Censor, and certain
writers OF letters from Washington, seem
to think we have erred in not admitting
this TO be party question. We are,
however, of the same opinion still. The
better course, on this occasion, it appears
TO us, would be, instead of fomentiDg into
hostility Of. feeling what is but difference
of opinion on particular question, to
suffer the National Representatives each
TO enjoy his opinion, and discharge what
he believes his duty, in the manner pre-
scribed TO him by his own conscience.
Parties, in government, have been usu-
ally ctassed with reference to certain pc.
Iiticai principles, or with reference to The
lpersous who are the chief administrator:
Oh public affairs. Considered in either o.
these lights, glance at the names of the
speakers OH it is sufficient TO show, tina
the question now agilated in the House Of
Representatives is not, and cannot be
properly regarded, as party question.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
FOR SALE.

TSHE HOUSE and LOT in Eliza
Il beth-Town, opposite the State Bank,
and Dew occupied by Mr.. JAMES F.
MEEKER, Merchant. The house has a
lumber of good rooms, Kitchen and
Store adjoining. The stand is good for
business.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02
ALSO,

II number Of Building Lots,
On the Turnpike, nearly opposite the
new house lately erected by Mr.. John
Humes. The above property will be
sold upon extended payments for the
principal part Of the purchase money.
For terms apply to
WILLIAM CHETWOOD.
EliZ. Town, Feb. !, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-02

Yesterday morning the Coroner held an
inquest on the body of James Russell, jun.
about 9 years of age, at the house Of his
father, James Russell, sen. No. II Bar
clay-street, who came TO his death by a
carriage running over his body in Hudson
street. Verdict, accidental death. The
circumstances were these The deceas-
ed was playing at ball with another lad
about the same age, who threw the ball
for him to catch, and while in the act of
attempting TO do SO, he ran directly in the
route of the carriage, aud approached SO
near IS to be nearly under the horses,
when the driver bid him Take care /"
on which the boy turned towards the
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
From the Atheneurn.

Instance of Generosity an an .drab.--
Traversing sandy desert, wandering
Arab found youth extended on the
burning soil, and ready to expire with
thirst. The camel of the Arab had YES
sci Of water swung over him, but there
was only sufficient to last for twenty-four
hours. "To what tribe do you belong 2"
said he to the child. g To Yelled Hill"
The name sounded dreadful 10 the ears OF
the Arab, for it was that to which bis
family bore the most iuveterate eumity,
and no hatred is more cruel than that of
the Arabs. "Thou art fellow creature,
said the savage, and instantly presented
him with drink. They jourfied togeti1-
er, the vessel was emptied, it was two
days journey before they could arrive at
any spring, and the child was again chok-
ing with thirst; the Arab drew koife
from his side opened vein in his arm,
and quenched the thirst of the son Of his
mortal enemy!
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
ADVERTISEMENT.

ME subscriber having from the first
Z day Of April changed his business,
entering all accounts in future in the firm
of JOHN CHANDLER & Sons, feels it oil
great importance to have his accounts set
tied up to that time, and very sensible Of
the necessity of having them settled by
himself. does most earnestly request, that
all who have accounts or notes unsettled
would call at his old stand, where his
books are attended to by himself and son
and the balances settled by note, or as
agreement may be. The subscriber hopes
this may be sufficient notice, and save
further expenses. His books must be
settled.
JOHN CHANDLER.
Elia. Town, April 10. 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
A List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Elisabeth
7'own, Sept. 3oth, 1919.
I'd OBERT Atchison, John Allen
a. ~ Samuel C. Allen, jun. (2) Mrs
Anderson.
B. Moses Baker a. John Berry e.,
Mrs. Belief, William Brown, James Brown
Stephen Burrows, Benjamin Butler, james
Bosweth, Capt. John Brown, Abraham
Baldwin, Samuel Brown, NJ. d. Loo.
Baker Q3,) Thomas Bispham, George
Beatty, Mr.. Britiaawright, Mrs. Harrie
LIE Breton, Miss Ann Burnet.
C. Daniel Clark, Luther Church, iona
than Chandler, Gasham Chaddock, Rober
Crawford, Isaac Cary, David CorielI.
d. Timothy De Camp, Mrs. Cornelis
Dayton, Miss Elizabeth Durham, VIII
liam Drummond, Thomas Doutsam, Hen
ry Dougherty.
E. Allen Edwards, James Emmens.
F. Jacob French (2,) Mr.. Flint, Mat
thias Finigin, Moses Ford, Ashbury
Fredenburgii.
g. Lucius Gilbert, John Galbrath, Ro
bert Gibbons, E. C. Gross, Timothy Gould
William Gallasher.
Fl. Benjamin Hagar, Mrs. Mary Har
rison, William billiard, John C. Hance
James Henry, Samuel Holland, Mrs. Han
nah Hatfield, Miss Mary Hatfield, Luthei
B. Hendricks.
K. Frederick Kellogg (2,) Rufus Kel.
logg (2.) Elijah Kellogg, John Kingsley,
l.. Joseph Ludlow, Smith Law, DIR.
o. ID. Langstaff.
M. John Monk, Levi Merriam, Robert
Marshall, William Miligan, Jacob Nal
green, John Maslaughen, Oby Meeker,
William Mix, William milford, Nathan
iel Miller.
". Joseph Nesbit, Robert Nesbit.
o. Joseph Oliver, David Osborn, JON
athan Osborn.
p. Miss Betsey Pierson (3,) Volorus
R. Payne ~ Benjamin Price, Ezra
Pain, jun. Stephen Passel, David Payne,
Mary ParseI, John Porter.
S. Mrs. Ann w. Smith, Abner Spin
ing, William Shipley, Charles w. Salter,
Russell Sargent, Waters Smith, Gardner
Stone, Esq Jonathan Soper, William
Snowden &, Morris Stiles, Mrs. Sarah
Shay, Abraham Stage, Mrs. Smily.
T.. Rev. Stephen Thompson q, Mrs.
Jane Tooker, jonathan Townly, Mrs.
Flora Thomas, Jane TowDly. James
Tucker, Mrs. Catharine Taylor, I. L.
Tucker, Miss Susan Tucker.
W. Moses Williams, Abram II. Wilson,
Norman Webb, Anthony Watts, Mrs.
Mary Williams, AiiH Williams, William
Y. Whiting, Nathaniel William, B.Weed,
Robert Whitson, Aaron Winans.
j. CHAPMAN, p. M.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
BOOT, SHOE 81 LEATHER
ST o R Ro
John Chandler & Sons

4 AVE opened Boot, Shoe and Lea
II Their Store, in the shoe shop lately
the property Of THOMAS PRfcE, Jun.
nearly opposite the Presbyterian Meeting
house, where they offer for sale sundry
articles Of Findings in their line Of busi-
ness. They intend to keep constantly on
hand, general assortment Of Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, of the best
quality aud newest fashions. They have
also on hand great variety Of Misses
and Children's Shoes. They are sensible
that their success in business must depend
on the goodness Of their work. The pub
lie are invited to make the trial.
N. B. The above mentioned articles
may also be had at the old stand.
April 10, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
MILITARY PARADE.

IN consequence of information commu-
nicated to the Brigadier General, from
many Of the Field Officers of the Essex
Brigade, that general meeting of the
Uniform Corps would be very desirable
as we'll as useful, he has thought proper to
appoint SATURDAY the 23d Of OC-
TOBER next, for such meeting, to be
held at Elizabeth Town, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon Of that day; and he feels q
confidence that the patriotism and military
spirit of those several corps, will not allow
them to fall short Of making very hand
some aud respectable parade.
The Officers Of the Brigade generally
are also requested TO attend, in full uni.
form.
BY order of the General,
WILLIAM HALSTED, Jun.
Aciing Brigade Major.
Eliz. Town, 25th Sept. 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19

dnecdoie Of Bonaparte.-When Bona
parte, then first consul for life, wishing 10
lake the title Of Emperor, his brother Lu-
clan opposed himself TO the project WIN
all his power; aud finding his efforts una.
.vailing, Your ambition knows no bounds
said he; you are master Of France, you
wish to be master of all Europe. DO you
know what the result viii be I? You will
be smashed to pieces like this watch
flinging his watch violently upon the floor.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19

TO all Persons wkom it mag con-
Germ
HVAKE NOTICE, That have pla-
u ced my Books of Accounts in the
hands Of Major VIM. SHuTE, for the pur-
pose Of settling with all persons with whom
[ have any dealing; and unless those To-
debted, who have unsettled accounts, call
on him for settlement and payment during
the present month, every person SO neg
iecting will be prosecuted without distinc-
ton, as | am about leaving the State.
NEHEMIAH WADE.
October A, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-10-19
Notice.

ME subscribers having on Assign
a ment Of all the property Of THOM-
AS BOYLSTON, for the general benefi,
OF ms creditors, request all persons hav.
Jog unsettled accounts of any description
to present them for examination to OH
YER huffman. Those indebted to
the said Boylston, are requested to pay
Immediately, that statement Of the es.
tate may be made as soon as possible.
OLIVER huffman, .
ROBERT YOUNG, Ass'yaees.
Eliz. Town, June 81, 1919.