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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
DISTRACTED STATE OF ITALY.

A great portion Of Italy is again infest-
ed by gangs Of robbers, now called Brt-
gdnds, in former time CandatorS, Of whom
a correct idea may be formed by those
who have read Mrs. Radcliffe's celebrated
romance entitled, "The Mysteries Of
Udolpho." Ever since the eruption OF
the Goths into Italy, and the fall OF the
Roman empire, that fine country has been
unhappily divided and subdivided into a
variety Of petty states and districts, each
of them hostile TO the other, and all Of
them enveloped in gross superstition as
to religion, and unbounded RIGHTEOUSNESS
as to morals. The better sort Of people
now lament the fall Of Napoleon. If he had
been permitted to continue his sway over
that famous country for another twenty
years, he would, by his powerful arm,
have united the discordant materials, aud
brought Italy back to its former strength
and responsibility.
The territories Of the church and oil
Naples are particularly infested by those
brigands, who rob and often murder trav-
ellers. His holiness, the Pope, exerts
all his power TO check these enormities.
but 10 vain; his anathemas have lost their
former influence both at home aud abroad.
In the month of August last, party Of
the Pope's troops went to suppress party
Of the brigands, at place called Frosi-
uare, but, falling into an ambuscade laid
by Cesaris, noted leader Of the free
hooters, the commanders were killed, and
the troops put to flight; the brigands then
proceeded to Prosedi, broke open the
prison, and murdered number Of men,
women and children. Censor.
The following anecdOte has not yet
i..s.. L. "a Lnforn the nIlhlin
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
FROM BUENos AYREs.

Mem York, Jan. %.
Official information has been received
by the governor Of Buenos Ayres, of the
outrageous conduct Of the privateer brig
Maipo, capt. John Daniels, of Baltimore.
They have passed decree declaring him
a pirate and OUTLAW, and compelled MIR.
Ford, who was his security in the sum Of
ten thousand dollars, to pay the amount
into court. They have also passed a de-
cree, stating their determination to render
Justice TO all nations, and disavowing the
many disgraceful acts done by priyateers
under their flag.
Letters from Salta, "a province Of
Buenos Ayres) state, that the population
near Estantcia or leagues from Salta,
had been greatly elated by the discovery
of hidden treasure, consisting of rich me-
tai in bars, found near that place.
The Boston Patriot observes, that in the
present dearth of mems, the editor of the
Passport Sentinel has been amusing him
self by establishing wholesale ware
house for the vending Of this commodity.
1t unfortunately happens, however, that
his merchandise is all spurious. He
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
FOR SHE.

TNHE HOUSE and LOT in Eliza
N beth Town, opposite the State Bank,
and now occupied by Mr.. JAMES F.
MEEKER, Merchant. The house has a
number Of good rooms, Kitchen and
Store adjoining. The stand is good for
business.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09
ALSO,

Il 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 FLEETWOOD.
EIiZ. Town, Feb. !, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

On the late robbery of the mail, the Balti-
more Fed. Republican observes, that it was
to have been presumed that the melan-
choly and awful fate of Hare and Alex
aDder, who expiated their crimes % a
sihbet, would have operated as a warning
to others, and prevented repetition Of
the offence for which they suffered. This
has not been the case. There are still
living men who laugh to scorn the dexter
ity of the hangman, and set at defiance
the terrors of the gallows--althoush well
aware that sure and ignominious death
is the inevitable consequence Of detection.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

anu Tic hAne Vi us perpetralof UNPUBLISHED 10
society at large.
Mail Robbers tdken.-We have much
pleasure 10 announcing to our readers the
apprehension of the three desperadoes
who last week robbed the mail near this
town. Their names are Pierre Bertrand,
Joseph Maurie, and DR.. Derezau-aII for
eigners, and as stated in some of the pa
pers, all Frenchmen. It appears, hey
left their lodgings 10 Dover-streeL New
York, ON Sunday morning., telling their
landlord they were bound on land pri-
Watering expedition" and were seen to
cross over the North river TO the city of
Jersey. Bertrand and Maurie returned
to Newly ork on Tuesday evening, where
they were soon apprehendea. Dcre1au
directed his course south-was seen in
INSTRUMENTATION thence traced to
Philadelphia, and, as reported by the pas.
sengers in the Post Coach from PhiIadel.
phia last evening, apprehended near Balti-
more.
On the examination OF Bertrand and
Maurie, bills to the amount of S105O
we're found in their possession, the whole
Of which, it is supposed, was taken from
the mail. On their way to the Police
office, one Of them dropped in the street
a package of bank notes, which was OBJ
served and picked up; and draft for
$4,000 and bank note Of $1,000 were
picked up in the street by a small boy
soon after they passed.
One of the robbers has confessed his
guilt, and was on Saturday conveyed to
the place where the robbery was commit
ted, for the purpose of recovering some
of the property which was buried.
The u. S. Circuit Court will be held
in Trenton on the first Of April next
when it is presumed these unhappy men
will be brought to trial.
| Mail RobberS.--The Advocate OF
Thursday, contains the following partic-
ulars of the apprehension of the two mail
robbers, Bertrand and Maurie. They
crossed the North River on Tuesday
evening about eight o'clock, and immedi-
ateLy proceeded TO Corlar's Hook, in
search of lodgings, avoiding the place
where they had before lived.
| About l. o'clock they arrived at the
door of Mr.. Stanilaus Couture, a shoe
maker, at the upper end Of Cherry street,
with whom one Of the robbers had former.
ly been acquainted at boarding house in
this city. Couture was up, but unwil-
ling to receive them into his house, and
recommended them to 60 to their boarding
house. The robbers replied, they would
do so, but they were locked out. After
earnest and repeated entreaties. Mr.. Cou-
ture agreed to give them lodging for the
night, and they we're accordingly shown TO
their room, and went to bed. MIR. Cou-
ture, after the robbers had gone to bed,
began to reflect on the story he had heard
in the morning about the robbery of the
mail, and that Frenchmen were concern
ed, and determined TO watch his dodgers
very closely. From their behaviour, aud
mysterious conversation, Mr.. Conture's
suspicious we're strengthened, and be de-
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

The following anecdote has not yet
been laid before the public:
The Count de ARGOS, at present prime
minister Of the Brazils, has immortalized
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

Act Of Desperation. Yesterday morn
ing, person residing in the neighbour
hood of the New Market, walked from
the scuttle of three story house down to
the gutter, and having, as it would seem,
attentively considered his distance by re-
naming few minutes, to view the spec.
tators and to anticipate his destruction,
threw himself on the pavement. He did
not, however, effect his suicidal object,
having only broken both legs.-N.Y.GaS.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

termined to give information Immediately
to the police. Not understanding English
Mr.. G. procured a gentleman, Of the name
Of Xavier Bill, TO interpret for him.
They Immediately proceeded TO the Po-
lice-office, and told all they knew and
suspected. Two officers, (Bogart and
Curtis went Immediately to the house Of
Mr.. Couture, where his partner, Mr.. Lew
is Sevester, had managed to keep the rob.
bers in conversation till Mr.. G. returned
with the police officers; and they were so
suddenly assailed that they made no re-
sistance. When brought TO the police,
they proved TO be Peter Bertrand and Jo-
seph Maurie; The first seaman, and the
latter has been midshipman in the French
service. On the way to the police office,
Maurie, who vas under the charge OF Cur
It's, threw away bundle, which Curtis,
without letting go the prisoner, recover
ed. Between a and 500 dollars, Branch
and other bank notes, fell from the cuff of
Bertrand's jscket, when about to be search
ed in the Office Four hundred dollars
oil the notes have been identified 70 have
been robbed from the mail. They ac-
knowledge TO have left the city; and one
of them says he found the money in Jer-
sey, on the road.-The accountthey gave
OF themselves is contradictory and vague.
Maurie refuses to give any satisfactory in
and speaks of his honor forbid
ding it. Bertrand, who was known to
have borrowed IL shiIlings in the city 90
Saturday, acknowledged the fact; and
some circumstances have transpired that
it is expected will enable the officers Of
justice TO obtain a full development of the
robbery.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

A singular fact is stated in a late publ
cation of Mr.. Goblet, and corroboratec
by an extract from London paper, which
is, that at the Old Bailey, in London
four successive Juries have refused to
convict of forgery, Notwithstanding the
most positive directions of the Court TO
find the accused guilty and that the Bank
of England had consequently Withdrawn
all prosecutions for that crime. The
London Editor considers this conduct Of
the juries as virtually putting the Bank
out Of the protection Of the law; and Mr..
Goblet declares he would not give a
New York six-pence for a ten pound Bank
Of England Note!
1t is said forgeries have become SO
common 10 England, and the counterfeit
ers SO skilful in imitation, that the Bank
has sent out TO this country to have plates
executed by our most distinguished en-.
gravers. True american.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-09

Near Darien, in Georgia, such improve
ments have been made in the distilation
of rum from molasses, that il cannot be
distinguished from the best Jamaica. The
proprietor of the distillery intends here
after TO distil only from Georgia cane, and
has already purchased from three to four
hundred hogsheads of molasses in that
neighborhood, which as it is much better
than imported molasses, is expected to
produce spirits of finer flavor than that
they have already made. ID.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
STOVES.

gFHE subscriber informs his
4 friends and the public, that he has
on hand several different kinds of Patent
STOVES. with Boilers and other fix
lures suitable for them.
Lskezvise, Philadelphia Oval
Cooking Stoves, Of different sizes.
.Aiso, Franklin Stoves-the large
size with Cranes 10, and Pipes, fiuished
off in the same manner as Lanes Patent.
Also, Laue's Patent Stoves, oil
all sizes, finished off as may be directed.
.And ON hand, Sheet iron Stoves,
with Boilers to them.
also, Tin and Sheet-iron Boil
ers and Pans, of all sizes, for Cooking
Stoves, and Stove Pipe of all descriptions,
made at the shortest notice.
Likezvise, A quantity of good
Geese and Hens FEATHERS, for sale
as above.
ELIJAH KELLOGG.
Elz. Town, Nov. 23, 1919
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
MAxIMs.

Forbearance. would not throw a.
way my watch, for varying few minutes
from the EJECT point of time; SO neither
would disclaim a regererate person, 4oI
his not in every thing thinking exactly
with me. Christians are no more iufal-
iibIe than watches.
Fear guides more TO their duty than
gratitude f; for one man who is virtuons
from the love OF virtue, from the obliga-
lions which he thinks he lies under TO the
Giver of all, there are ten Thousand who
are good only from the apprehension Of
punishment.
Much in Httle.-As men of sense say a
great deal 10 few words, so the half
witted, have talent Of talking much, and
yet saying nothing.
Good Nature, is the very air of a
good mind, the sign of large and gene
rous soul, and the peculiar soil 10 which
virtue prospers.
Ends of Providence. know little
of The causes OF things, bu; may see Wis
dom enough in every thing: and could
we be content TO spend as much time in
contemplating the wise ends of Provi-
dence, as we do in searching into causes,
it would certainly make us better men,
and not worse philosophers.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14

virtue to be suspected, and is often q
cloak for depraved heart.
Blush not to be thought religious moth
ing can so dignity and bless human ma
ture as religion. But while you strive to
be strictly religious, you will discard all
the parade and ostentation OF Hypocrisy.
Be not hasty to propagate report an-
fapOrdbie 10 any of your sex. II is an
evidence of bad heart, TO publish with
pleasure, the foibles or vices OF others.
Such conduct must be very unbecomlng
| in young ladies, for reasons too obvious
TO mention and they should always re-
member, that the vices of others add not
TO their own virtue.
II present is conferred by you on a
gentleman 1t should be done with great
prudsnce and, it should be observed that
equal prudence is required OF you, in re-
ctiUing present from one not Of your sex.
II should be considered that beauty is
no sign of merit and that handsome
person may be rendered disagreeable by
pride.
II will add TO your reputation never 10
be guilty Of detraction, but 10 show re-
sas;. rather for the honor Of others, ans!
to gour peace, never to indulge the passion
Of envy.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
ADVICE TO YOUNG LADIES.

The language of adulatiOn, especially
if delicate, is pleasing to most persons.
Listen not however with eager attention
to the compliments paid you by the other
sex; nor believe, because they may ut
ter few tender expressions, that they are
enamoured with you. Remember thal
some gentlemen think it is duty they
owe to ladies TO be very complaisant TO
them but that the very same compliments
they pay to one lady, will, with equal
ardor, the next moment, he conferred 90
another.
Avoid afectation; it indicates want
Of sense. AfIectation is also disagreea-
Bile +; it will expose you TO ridicule; and
may obscure the good qualities you pos
sess.
While you hold virtue 10 the highest
esteem, suffer not yourselves to be charg
ed with prudery. 1t may cause your
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
CHEAP DRY GOODS,
For Cash only.

EOR SALE, at the Store formerly
occupied by CALEB o. HALsTED,
a complete assortment Of DRY GOODS,
purchased at Auction for Cash:
CONSISTING OF
A great variety of blue and black
Cloths, Pelisse Cloths, Flannels, Bonn
bazets, velvets, Cords, American Shirt
ings. Cambria Muslins, Ginghams, Cali
Goes, Blankets as large as Ia qrs. Bonn
bazin, Toilinet Vestiogs, bleached Shirt
ings, Cotton Candle Wick, Cotton Rolls,
for comfortables; and all other articles
suitable for the season-which win be sold,
for Cash only, as low as they can be pur-
chased IN New Y ork.
GEO. G. THOMAS.
Elizabeth Town, Nov. 9, 1919.
ALSO FOR SALE AS ABOVE,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GROCERIES.
N. B.. Country Produce purchased for
Cash at this Store.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
Valuable Property
FOR SAMMo

WvHE subscriber offers for sale
-M the following very VALUABLE
PROPERTY, being part Of the Real
and Personal estate belonging to JONAS
WADE, Esa. late Of the township Of
Union, deceased:
l. The Tannery in Springfield,
together with the DwelIing. House, Barn
House, Bark Mill aud Oil Mill, all TX
good repair, and very advantageously sit
luated.
| 2. The large and convenient
Distillery & Cider Works, together with
Dwelling House and Garden, adapted
to the accommodation Of two families.
8. The very commodious three
story Grist Mill, with two run best Burr
stones, superfne aud common bolts, ele-
vators, bopper-boy, and every convenience
for an extensive business, all in perfect
order. Attached to the above is Turn
ling Mill, Dwelling House, Garden, &c.
a. The Saw-Mill, carrying two
saws. situated about one and a quarter miles
from the Tannery, on he,road to New
Providence. The situation is good, and
the Mill in complete repair.
S. The two-vat Paper Mill, with
two Dwelling Houses, aud twenty acres
| of Land, more or less, together with
Moulds, Felting, Presses, &c. situated
half mile from the Church, on the road
leading to Spring Village.
6. A Dwelling House, and lot
of excellent Pasture and Meadow land,
adjoining the Paper Mill lot--contaning
| eight acres.
Z. ADwelling- House, Barn, and
seventeen acres of Land, situated half a
nile from the Church, on The turnpike
road leading to Elizabeth Town, opposite
Mr.. Robert Persons. There is on the
premises fine thrifty Orchard Of choice
fruit, just coming into bearing.
8. A Dwelling House and Sc
ven acres Of Land, more OF less, adjoining
Mr.. Jacob Willis's home lot, inferior 10
none in the township for Pasture or Mea-
dow.
9. Several detached Lots, of va
rious sizes, of from five TO fourteen acres,
Of Wood asa Timber, lying in The Great
Swamp 10 Morris county. Also, one four
acre Lot, on which is an Orchard, in
Chatham, being part otthe property pur-
chased of Mr.. Stephen Day.
10. A Lot containing fifteen
acres, on which is young Orchard OF
the best fruit, containing $40 trees, stu
ated half mile from Mr.. Thomas Ea-
slssfeIdd's, Oh the east side OF the road
leading from the turnpike TO Headly
Town.
Ill. The Personal Property of
the deceased in the township of Spring
field, among which is stock of Dry
Goods, Groceries, Hardware, &c. Sole
Leather, Upper Leather, Calf and Kip
Skins, Shoes. Plank and Timber. of va
rious qualities and descriptions. Paper,
various kinds. Two pair Oxen. Mich
Cows. Wood by the cord. Posts and
Rails. 500 bushels Potatoes, &c.
IL. Twenty acres Wood and
Timber Land, equal in quality to any in
The county, situated in Union township,
about one mile from the Church in Con-
necticut Farms. 1t will be sold together,
or 10 lots 10 suit purchasers.
OLIVER WADE, Sole Executor.
Springfield, Nov. |, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14

From BlackwOOds Edinburgh Magazine.
Effects of Pulpit Oratory. referring particularly
tothe CelebratedIDr. Chalmers. An extract.
Truly the Sabbath worship Of our God
is sublime worship, when our souls are
upheld 10 their aspirations heavenward
by such a preacher. He teaches us to
regard with still holier feelings that con-
secrased day; and we look forward with
delight to the coming Sabbath, when oui
pieiy is to be again restored and strength
ened. The stir Of life is hushed 10 great
city |; for one day the busy heart Of man
is at rest, and heaven is allowed its do
miniou over earth. The bells are tolling
in calm shoal of people flows on to-
wards the house of God and for sea.
son no sound is 10 the city but the voice
of the preacher or the singing of holy
psalms. In that crowd there may be Gu
riosity and idle thoughts, nay. even dark
passions and evil spirits such is the doom
of our humanity-But one hour OF per-
feet freedom from vice, from meanness,
and from folly, is now given unto all. All
are admitted into dream and vision of
glory ; and who shall say what blessed
effects may remain, long after the voice
Of the preacher is silent? Awakened de-
votiou that has slept for years-generous
and gentle emotions deadened by the
worlds law-the ienderest of youthful
affectious-the recollection Of prayers ut
tered on bended knees-of the voice Of
dead parents who blessed our infancy
all that softens, beauties, and subIimes
humanity, returns upon our hearts like a
gale from Paradise, aud in that mood they
are open TO the tidings Of salvation, 1t is
not vain and delusive enthusiasm it is
not a sudden swelling Of human exula
ton but it is conviction sent in peace
aud rapture through our souls that the
heavens are the abode of more than bro.
therly-more than fatherly love.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
Notice.

THE subscribers having an Assign
u ment Of all the property ofTHOM-
AS BOYLSTON, for the general benefit
of his creditors, request all persons bav-
ing unsettled accounts Of any description
to present them for examination to OIL
YER huffman. Those indebted TO
the said Boylston, are requested to pay
immediately, that a statement OF the es
ate may he made as soon as possible.
OLIVER NUTTMAN,2 dss;ansss
ROBERT YOUNG,
Eliz Town, June 2. 1919,
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
BOOT, SHOE s. LEATHER
S TORE
John Chandler & Sons

HAVE opened Boot, Shoe and Iss
EA ther Store, in the shoe shop lsteIv
the property Of THOMAS PRICE, JIM
nearly opposite the Presbyterian neeth,
house, where they offer for sale sunlr
articles Of Findings 10 their line Of bu,i.
ness. They intend to keep constantly o.
hand, general assortment Of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, Of The bet
quality and newest fashions. They have
also on hand great variety Of Misses
and Children's Shoes. They are sensbs
that their success in business must depeu3
Oh the goodness Of their work. The pull
lie are invited TO make the trial.
N. B. The above mentioned article
may also be had at the old stand.
April l3, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
ROBBERY.
80 Dollars Reward.

AST evening the shop Of the sub
IA scriber was broken open, and the
following articles Of clothing taken there
from, viz: suit Of superfine black broad
cloth, Coat, Vest and Pantaloons--ihe
sleeves of coat aud the vest lined with
white muslin, and the back of the vest Of
black flannel another black Coat, lined
in the same manner as the above; 2 other
black Goats, partly worn, trimmed as the
above, with the lapells pieced on, and one
Of them with silk shoulders; drab Sur
tout, with three whole capes, bound with
ferret rather darker than the cloth, and
velvet collar Of the same color as the
binding-the body Of the surtout not lined,
had two breast pockets, bound with velvet
lighter than that Of the collar, and the
cuffs liued with the same light velvet;
Uniform Coat OF green cassimere-coIlar,
cuffs and front facings of scarlet, faced and
turned up with white jean, and white bell
buttons; 2 black silk Vests, the fore part
Of one lined with green muslin, the rest Of
black muslin, with small worked silk but
tons; A pair Of blue cashmere Pantaloons !;
pair Of old black Pantaloons; 3 blue
Vests, with covered buttons; old blue
Surtout, faced with silk; ] old brown
Coat; and sundry other articles.
The above reward will be given for
the apprehension Of the thief aud recove-
ry Of the property, or 20 dollars for the
property only.
DAVID BURROWS.
EIiz ToWo Nov. %. 1910.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
HUMILITY.

WHEREFORE should man, frail child OF cla
Who from the cradle to the shroud,
Lives but the insect of day,
o, why should mortal man be proud!
His brightest visions just appear,
Then vanish, and no more are found;
The stateliest pile his pride can rear,
A breath may level with the ground.
BY doubt perplex'd, in error lost,
With trembling step he seeks his way
How vain of wisdom's gift the boast
Of reasons lamp, how faint the ray
Follies and crimes, countless sum,
Are crowded in life's little span
How i'll, alas does pride become
That erring, guilty creature, man!
God of my life, Father divine,
Give me meek and lowly mind
In modest worth, o let me shine,
And peace in humble virtue fnd.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-12-14
ADVERTISEMENT.

'YNHE subscriber having from,tbs 4,
n day of April changed his busi'.a ~
entering all accounts in future in the u
of JOHN CHANDLER & Sons, feels i Il \
great Importance 10 have his accouus !
tied up to that time, and very sensib.. I
the necessity of having them settled (
himself, does most earnestly request NJ
all who have accounts or notes uuss,,la
would call at his old stand, whe,s !.
books are attended TO by himself and !. y
and the balances settled by note !, y !,
agreement may be. The subscriberboDs
this may be a sufficient notice, and ~ u
further expenses. His books mu, !
settled.
JOHN CHANDLER
Eliz. Town, April 13, 1919.