Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-01-12
NEW York, JAN. 8.

NEW Y DIRK, JAN. b.
Loss of the Schooner Magnificent.
Captain Doe, of the Schooner Melva-Doe,
who arrived last evening in days from
Washington, N. c. informs us, that the
schooner Magnificent, Capt. Asbby, from
New Y ork, bound to Edenton, was cap
sized in heavy gale on the I'd of Decem-
Der, while seudding under close, reeied
foresail. The vessel sunk, and every
person on board perished. The inior-
nation was communicated TO Captain
Doe by Captain Hsggart, of the Schooner
Patriot, who was then in company, and
bound to the same port, but who was
unable to render any assistance.
From Bermuda learn by the ar.
rival of the brig Rapid, in ten days from
Bermuda, that, about the middle of De.
cember, the schr. Hiram of New York ,
loaded with salt, was taken in tow by the
schooner Delight, Capt. Trot, Of Bermu
da, who tried to get her into port. When
discovered she was about 20 leagues E. by
S. from that Island, but not soul on
board.
At the same time was also discovered
a brig, with bright sides, deep waists, both
her masts gone, and full Of water.
Storm In Jausaicn.-In our last, We
mentioned, that severe storm had been
experienced in the Island of Jamaica,
which continued with great force from the
7th to the lth of November. In addition
to the facts then stated, we find it stated
in a Charleston paper, that immense
damage was done to the plantations, build
ings, &c. throughout the whole extent oi
the Island. THE cane and coffee trees
were in particular very seriously injured,
and the crops are expected to be reduced
in consequence fully one half. A great
number OF vessels were driven on shore,
and many lives lost. Its effects were also
very serious at St. Jago, and other ports
of the Island of Cuba"
Congress. Washington City Ga
zette, expresses the opinion that Con-
gress will, this week, enter IN earnest up
on the important business Of the session.
Among the important objects which de-
mand atsention, the following are specially
mentioned; i;
"i. The present state of our relations
with Spain, growing out of the Seminole
war, which it is generally supposed, will
eventuate in Congress empowering the
executive to take possession OF the Flori
das, and thus break off the interminablf
negotiation with Spain on this subject.
" 2. The South American question,
which is now fairly before Congress since
the receipt Of the several reports OF the
commissioners, furnishing all the informa'
tion asked for.
"3. The general Bankrupt Law, now
loudly called for, and the expediency o
which is acknowledged in every quarter o.
the Uni on.
"4. The examination Of the affairs O
the Bank of the United States.
"On other subjects, such as relate to
the judiciary, the military, Indian at
fairs, national currency, commerce, &c
it seems yet uncertain what changes OF
amendments may be adopted. AS more
than one third Of the session has already
been spent, chiefly in acting on private
claims, it may reasonably be conjectured
that the main topics, which are scarcely
yet touched, will furnish ample employ.
ment to occupy their attention for the
remaining two months, which will com.
pIete the second session Of the fifteenth
Congress.
Mail Robbery.-A mail carrier, by the
name Of Easily Bolan, was conveyed in
irons to Fayetteville, N. C. on the 3oth
and committed to prison, ON suspicion Of
having robbed the U. S. Mail. Several