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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
William Smith,
81 4CKSMIIH
May %, 1919

HAS established himself in business
LII at the place formerly owned BY BA-
KER WooDRUFF, deceased, in the North
part of the town, where orders for work
will be thankfully received and punctualIy
attended to. A share of public patronage
is respectfully solicited.
Eliz. Town, May "a, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

The writer also received, some two OF
three years since, 10 letter left with his
family, one hundred aud forty dollars, 10
note of the following description.
Sir the enclosed amount belongs to
you.'
These acts of contrition, Mr.. Printer
occur but seldom; and when they do oc-
cur, although it's out Of the power Of the
writer to form an idea from whence they
come, yet the influence is so great on his
mind, as TO induce him to make it public
for if there be any who have violated
the laws of God and their consciences,
in the same way, and no doubt there are
thousands, let them take the example be.
fore them, and go and do likewise. .
The same writer, several years since,
sold considerable quantity of teas. Il
the delivery, lot of Hyson was passed
instead of Hyson Skin, the seller discov.
cred the error, and called on the pur-
chaser to correct it but he had made q
division of his purchase with neighbor
who declared his portion to be correct
In the lapse Of five or six years, this
neighbor was taken sick, and on his
death bed, the tea proved no anodyne
for he had been guilty Of fraud, deceit
and perfidy to his neighbor, who he sem
for, acknowledged the fact, and begged o.
him to go Immediately and pay the differ.
ence in its value, together with the inter.
est. What lesson of morality, Mr.
Printer, this would be, could it reach the
eyes and hearts of all who have beer
equally deceitful! M.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
LOST

W ESTERDAY, between Mrs. ARM
sTRoNe's aud the Court House,
Baggage STRAP. The finder will cog
fer favour on the subscriber, by giving
information respecting it.
?, SAMUEL DAWES.
Eliz. Town, May Is, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
From Niles's Register.

Great ne,us for Spectators THE le-
gislature Of the new state of Illinois, has
manifested degree Of wisdom and discre.
ton that will long astonish the world
They have authorised the establishment,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

mind against those unfortunate wretches.
A few weeks will terminate the affair, as
the. court of Huron will commence on the
third Tuesday Of the present month.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

of bank, with capital Of four millions
OF Dollars, tho of which are to be sub
scribed for on behalf of the state, which
has hardly ten cents in its treasury and
the Governor Of the state to be president
Of the bank But, as there might be some
difficulty in getting people enough 10 this
new state to put dovn their names for such
an amount, it has been considerably pro-
vided that the bank shall go into opera
ton when fifteen thousand dollars, or all
most tho hundred and sirty-sirth part of
its capital shall be paid 10 land ii is fur
Their ordained that this bank shall not issue
notes to greater amount than eight mill
ions! When We first heard of this, we
supposed it was piece of legislative fun,
but now find it to be 6 true joke"
There are several other banks 10 ILL
ncis one at Shawaneetown, and another
at place called EdwardsviIle the latter
has a nominal capital Of 100000, of
which $2l0,260 were subscribed in Ken
tacky-in which state there are not banks
enough for people to vest their spare
money in 1.-THE stock paid 10 was only
$50, 900.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
INDIAN MURDERS.

Extract Of letter from A. Ruggles, Esq.
dased Vermiliion, Huron county, Ohio,
april 81, 1879.
I'VE have this day received the mel
ancholy informatian, that George Bishop
and Johu Wood are murdered by the In
diaus. They were trapping for muskrat,
about Il miles up the Carrying Cor Port
age) river. We have not yet heard the
particulars respecting the cause of the
Indians falling upon them. They were
found in their camp, on Friday last, by
some Indians, who gave immediate infor-
nation to the white people. They were
shockingly maugled. Bishop, it is said,
had six gashes of tomahawk, which cut
quite through his skull, and number Of
stabs in the body. 1t is suspected three
Ottowas committed the murder, who re-
side near Fort Meigs. The Indians, it is
said, feel much alarmed, and appear to be
greatly exasperated, and have gone 10
pursuit of the culprits, declaring they
will not return till they have taken them,
and will deliver them to the white people
that justice may be executed upon them. .
George Bishop formerly resided in
New-York, and is by trade barber
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
Sherif''s Sales.
ESSEX COMMON PLEAS.
THOMAS CRowELL,


as. Fl. Fa.
AARON HAND.
DY virtue of the above stated wrie
I'D of fieri facias, to me directed aud
delivered, have levied OF the Dwelling
House and lot of Land, whereoD SAMUEL
Magic lives, situate in the township of
Springfield, bounded by lands of Jacob
Ross, Matthias Pierson. and the Morris
Turnpike, which | shall expose to safe
at Public Vendue, at the house of e.
PHRArM CLARK, innkeeper in Elizabeth
Town, on the thirtieth day of June nexts
between the hours of twelve aud five o.
clock, afternoon.
NATHAN sQUIER, Sheriff
april 80, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
NOTICE.

T%HE Mont Commissioned Officers Of
IL the I'd Battalion, 4lh Regiment, are
requested to meet at the Court-House in
Elizabeth Town, on THURSDAY the 9th
instant, at o'clock, P. NJ in tull uni-
form, as business of importance will be-
laid before them.
II Non commissioned Officer.
May Gath, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
From the N. Y. Columbian.

Render unto Cesar the things that are Caesars. !"
Mr.. Spooner-The writer Of this com.
munication, few days since, received
through the Post Office Of this city, the
following note.
"New-York, May 8.
"Sir-Having taken from you some
years since, what did not belong to me,
you will accept the enclosed amount from
once your sworn enemy. Yours, &c.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

1t is stated that the number of Revolu-
tionary pensioners, who are now receiving
their semi annual dividend at the Branch
Bank in Middletown, Comm exceeds
1900, all residents Of the state of Connecti-
cut, and the total amount paid to them
exceeds 100000 per annum.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

An insurrection of the blacks of Au-
gusta and its vicinity, was discovered on
the 5th inst. and many of the ringleaders
secured. One Of them, named Coco, was
an active brigand in the iDsurrection and
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

The King Of Spain lost by death in the
course Of few days, his rightful King and
Queen, grandfather aud grandmother, ia
Their and mother, wife and child, niece aud
cousin-in all four persons.-Coi.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

Important.-the Savannah Republican
Of the 9th inst. says, We have seen a
gentleman who has just arrived from Ha-
vana, IN the Post Boy, who states that
Admiral Popham was at that place with
three seventy -fours and two frigates-that
he was making arrangements with the
Governor for the transfer of the Island of
Cuba, which it was reported had been
coded to the British government, and it
was said would be given up at the expira-
ton of nine months. Our informant fur
Their states, that it was talked of generally
in Havana, and believed by many, that
cession of Cuba to England had abso-
lutely taken place-that private letters
from Jamaica tended to confirm the re-
port; yet, that the inhabitants of that
Island did not appear to be inclined to
change their yoke, but were warmly dis
posed to declare themselves independent"
The Southern Patriot says, GA letter
received 10 this city few days past, from
respectable merchant, confirms the above
report; and further states, that implicit
faith was put in the rumor, when it was
ascertained that it originated from letter
of the Spanish Ambassador at the Cour'
of st. James to bis friend 10 the Havana. y
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
CLEVELAND, Nav A.

NLEVELANUj NIdy n
BY gentleman who arrived at this
port, from the Maumee river, We are in
formed, that the three Indians who MUIR
dered John Wood and George Bishop,
are arrested and may be expected at this
place in day or two. where they will be
detained, until the Huron court, when
they will be returned to Huron county for
trial. The Indians acknowledge that
they have been guilty of the murder
that their object was plumber. We shall
say nothing more to prejudice the public
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

A northern gentleman writes from New
Orleans, under date of 9th Of April, with
enthusiasm on the vast resources Of that
great commercial mart. " What Che re-
marks) would the people of Great-Britain
say, to walk up the levee and see the tons
of tobacco, -four, pork, lard, cotton, corn,
&c. daily landing from the craft that
come down the river. The trees were in
blossom on the Goth Feb. green peas in
market, and clover fields fit for the scythe.
Money is at present scarce, aud there are
but few purchasers Of produce. Freights
are too low to engage" Col.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
ALEXANDRIA
SATURDAY MORNING, December IS.
TREASURY REPORT.

We regret that we are not able to CRAFTY
the curiosity which our readers feel on this
subject, by the insertion OF that important
document. II Twill be gratifying to them to
hear, however, that hitherto The public ex-
penditure has not exceeded the means ofthe
treasury. The receipts into the treasury du-
ring the present year, including the small ba.
lance remaining from last year, are estimated
by the Secretary at S95.Ss7, 1874 50, and the
expenditure at 95,4a2,3S 43, leaving a
balance for next year Of 1895 dolls. 80 cts.
Fer the next year, however, for reasons
which are explained in the report, the Re-
venue is estimated at 22,O0o,0O0 dollars,
while the expenditure will nearly amount 10
81 600, 900 dollars, leaving deficit OF
1900, 900 dollars. Unless Congress should
reduce the expenditure, the Secretary pro-
poses to supply this deficit by an issue of
treasury notes not bearing interest.
We presume tina, the important report on
the currency, which the late Congress in
s,ructed the Secretary of the Treasury. may
be shortly expected Perhaps no public do
cument was ever looked for by the American
people with more anxiety.
The total sales Of public lands, since the
opening Of the offices, exceed l7,O00,O0o'
acres, and "a millions Of dollars of which
upwards of 4 500 900 acres, and more than
l4.6oo, 900 dollars are for the year ending
3oth September last.
[Georsssoun Mes. Dec, IS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
THE BOUNDARY LIVE.

We have observed in several Of the U. S.
papers, lsays the Montreal Herald) state
ment respecting this line. where il is implied
that the loss of THEN forts on Rouse's point g.
the adjoining lands is made up to them; by
the acquisition of territory they gain in other
plac.s. We would recommend them not TO
" isy this Aatiering JUNCTION to their souls"
The abors of the surveyor and commits
sioners in that part OF the river running east
ward from lake Champlain is now com
pleted for the season, and it is decided that
through the whole state of Vermont, and as
far as they have gone, the line now drawing
is nearly one mile to the south Of wha, has
hitherto been considered the line IS. By
this means an extensive tract of territory
which has been hitherto considered as part
of the u. States, is found to belong to the
Canadas.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

f" Imprisonment for debt must be consider.
ed as kind Of punishment which is inflicted
at the mercy Of the creditor, and must often
be exercised upon objects where pity and
not punishment is due. In truth. ii seems to
be remnant of that Gothic policy which
prevailed during the ruder ages OF society ;
policy as barbarous as ii is useless. and it
is to me strange that it should so long have
been suffered TO disgrace the code of laws Of
a state, which might otherwise boast Ct its
freedom and humanity. An amelioration
in this respect may have The effect of curtaiI.
ing the extended system of credit that exists
at prese mt, as it will take from the creditor
one o! his most potent engines for the coer-
cion Of speedy payment but this have
no hesitation in believing. will be ultimately
oil real benefit to the community, and as an
evidence, advert to the embarrasmens. above
alluded to, owing in part. unquestIonab'y,
to causes intimately connected with the ia
cilities of obtaining the means of engaging in
speculative enterprises, the advantages an
ticipated from which, ifrealized, would only
have tendency to enervate and palsy the
virtue and patriotism OF our citizens"
We understand, (says the Wilmington Re-
corder) that contrac, has been made for an
ENGINE. to be built by Mr.. S. A. Gardner,
whose abilities as an engineer are unqaes'
tionably great, 10 60 on board OF a vessel
nearly completed, 10 ply as regular packet
between this place and Charleston, S. c.
We also understand, that it is contemplated
to go through in a day, by which tedious
journey of five days by land will be avoided.
Travellers fiom the north will find this line
much more advantageous than the route by
Fayetteville. as distance of some hundred
miles will be saved. 1t is calculated that
the packet will commence running about the
first Of April next.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

From London paper.
m , FRIEND ABOUT TO MARRY AsEcoHD TIME
Oh. keep the ring one little year;
Keep poor ELIzA's ring,
And shed on it the silent tear,
In secret sorrowing.
Thy lips, on which her last, lastkiss,
Yet fingers moist and warm,
Oh. wipe them not for newer bliss,
Oh, keep it as charm.
These haunts are sacred to her love,
Here still her presence dwells;
OF her the grot, OF her the grove,
Other the garden tells.
Beneath these elms you sit and talk'd'
Beside that rivers brink,
At evening arm-in-arm you walk'd,
Here stop 10 gaze and think
Thou'll meet her when thy blood beats high
In converse with thy bride,
Meet the mild meaning of an eye
That never learnt to chide.
oh, no, by Heaven, another here
Thou canst not, must not bring;
No, keep it-but obe little year,
Keep poor ELrzA's ring.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
CONSTITUTION OF MAINE.

On Monday the People of Maine gave in
their votes for and against the lately reported
Constitution or Frame Of Gove'nment. The
following (says the CentineO are all the
towns We have heard from but We believe
they furnish sample Of tie stale votes in
the whole district:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
Charleston, Dec. II.


The trial of Thomas Shelton and James
Chace, two OF the crew'of the Mary, of do
bile, for piracy, in committing robbery on
board the British brig Ann, of Scarborough,
took place on Tuesday and "Wednesday last.
The District Attorney and the Attorney &C.
neral for the prosecution; J. w Toomer,
esq, for the prisoners. After a minute in
vestisation, it appeared that the prisoners,
although concerned IN the robbery, had, in
the first instance, been forced on board the
Mary, and the jury felt themselves authori-
zed by the testimony TO consider their whole
conduit as governed by drress-they were
therefore acquitted of the charge.
The prisoners have been remanded TO
goal, TO be tried for the misprison OF the
piracy-when, we understand their counsel
will make no defence, bet leave them 10
the punishment the court may think proper
to inflict.
John Read and William Johnson, who gave
evidence on the part of the United States
against Shelton and Chacc, il appeared,
were principally instrumental iii the murders
committed on board the Ann, and may yet
he put upon their trials for that heinous Of
fence. Two others. equally implicated, ere
in confinement al Savannah. Courier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
Charleston Dec. 9.

On the Goth Of Angus! last, two Spaniards,
formerly residents Of Santiago de Cuba,
were hanged for piracy, and their heads cut
off and hung up in iron cages, at the mouth
OF the harbor. These wretches, in compa'
ny with six others, who have not as yet fall
en- into the hands Of justice, had taken an
English schooner and murdered the greater
part of the crew. Times.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
HEw-ENGLANp BANK BILLS.

The hills of all the New-England banks,
which are loo in number, pass current in the
town Of Boston, al par, or at a discount not
exceeding 3-4ths Of a per cent. except the
Esstport bank, which is at one and one and
an half per cent. These banks, says the
Boston Weekly Report, are all in good re-
pute, and pay their bills, when presented, as
banks ought always to pay their bills, that
is, at sight.
The New York city bank hills, are at half
per cent discount at Boston and all out
of the city, from 10 10 per cent, except the
bank of Geneva, which is 3 4ths per cent.
Philadelphia banks, at one per cent and
out of the city. from 10 TO 90.
Baltimore city banks at per cent, and
out OF the city from 10 TO 60.
New-Jersey and Delaware, from to 20.
District of Columbia and Virginia, from 5
to 10.
North and South Carolina, from 2 to IL I.2.
Montreal, half per cent.
The 100 banks OF New.England are thus
divided among the 6 states, viz Massachu-
sets 80, Maine Is, New Hampshire II,
Connecticut II, Rhode Island 81, and Yer
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
fus ISLE OF FRANCE,

Has been opened for spe iic length Of
time, by an order in Counc But am
told that subsequent order declares that A.
merican vessels will be admitted only in case
British vessels are received in the United
States, when coming from the Isle Of France.
Such British vessels not being adtnitted into
the United States, it follows that the Isle o.
France IS in fact shut against the .qmer'con
flag. lL'egrdnas report
From rh. Boston d. ADJ. of Dec. Is.
Daniels, the murderer Of Mr.. Gould OF
Stoneham, hung himself yesterday about one
O'Clock in the prison. We understand that
the solicitor general, fearing be might not be
safe in the gaol at Lechmere's Point, sent
yesterday for Mr.. Train, the keeper, to
know the exact situation of the prison, in
tending if necessary, 10 move the court TO-
day for an order for bis removal TO the State
prison for safe keeping. But il appeared
from the representation of the keeper that
his escape was next to impossible. Before
the return of Mr.. Tram the act above men
toned was perpetrated. He made use Of
the handle of bucket and his pocket hand.
kerchiet TO effect his object. In the morn
ing Daniels sent y the keeper fora razor to
shave himself, but Mr.. Train suspecting the
possibility of his intention TO use it Tor ano-
Their purpose, refused TO send the razor into
the prison, but sent him a barber. Whilst
the barber was shaving him, Daniels observ-
ed to him, smiling, that he supposed the rea-
son why the razor was not sent him. was
fear that he would destroy himself with IT..
But" said he, a." if had any such lnten-
ZION Il should not wait for a razor as there are
many other ways of doing it,"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
YELLOW FEVER STILL IN MOBILE.

After several rosts which happened last
month, and after all danger was over in Mo-
biEe. a number of the inhabitants who had
been in the country, returned with conn
cent belief that the infection was entirely
killed bv the ;rost but alas, the return CT
several, in iull health, was only to meet an
untimely grave. t40'".
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

The Natchez Republican Of the 10th ut
announces the melancholy feet, that, up 10
that day, no change had taken place favora-
bic to the health OF the city, which would
Justify the absent inhabitants in returning TO
their usual places of residence.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

Aremarkabe instance CT mortality lately
took place in HOLES, N. Fl. in the family OF
capt. Philip Wood On Wednesday, Esd OF
Sept. a child died-on Thursday night, his
mother died-on Friday night his father
Mr.. Abiiah Wood, died--on Saturday night
another child died. The captain himself and
5 others of bis family then being sick Of the
dissentey. l.fnnhcrsf Ido'nei.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
FROM EuENOS AYRES.

Captain Everett, arrived at New York from
Buenos Ayres, has brought papers TO the
23d November. They are chiefly filled with
Lord Cochrane's details of his operations on
the coast of Chill, which however, were not
yet brought down to The period of his raising
the blockade of Gallac-and they do not con-
tain any later dates from that quarter than
have been before received.
In Buenos Ayres considerable efforts were
making to repulse the expected expedition
from Spain. Some OF the inhabitants had
gone into the interior 10 lie out of the way OF
danger The government had arranged for
the emission Of paper currency, TO the a.
mount of one hundred thousand dollars per
month.
Captain Everett states, that body Of 500
of Artigas' troops had recently been made
prisoners and brought into Monte Viedo.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

A bill 10 prevent the introduction Of aliens
into the city of Savannah, during the sckly
months, has passed one branch of the Geor-
gia Legislature by large majority. The
penalties are very severe on captains of YES
Sells for violation of it,
A bill to prevent Pedlars from vending
goods, &c. in the state, has also passed beth
houses, aud only wants the governors sig
nature to make it a law. Phiiad Union.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18

John E. Howard, jr. Esq. has been elect
ed Member OF the Senate OF this state. to
supply the vacancy occasicned by the resig-
nation OF George Winchester, esq.
BALI. Fed. Repub.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
ny AUTHoRITY.l

Notice has been received al the Depart
ment Of state. from Baron Stackleberg,
Charge d Affares from Sweden, that Hen
ry Aquiton, Esq. has been discharged from
his office as consul for Sw eden and Norway,
al the port OF Baltimore. NAT. lntel.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
.Neao- York, Dec Is.

.Ne0- York, Dec 10.
Gristm,ll belonging to Mr. Asa Barnes,
Of Southngtou. Cor. iIad barn belonging 70
one of his neighbers, were destroyed by FIRE.
The loss estimated al 1000 dollars.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-18
IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.

The governor Of North Carolina in his late
message to the Legislature Of that state, says,