Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
COLUMBIA, IS. CT May 4.

curry in the Thermome at Columbia,
stood as follows, viz at 8, A. M. at S.
at IL, M. at Stat a, p. M. at 81.
A hail storm, perhaps the most destruc-
tive ever known in this state, passed
through Fairfield district, Oh Sunday eve
Ding the 25th ult. destroying the crops of
corn, cotton, and wheat, in its progress,
and in some places throwing down and
unroofing houses, and tearing up album
dance of the stoutest trees OF the forest
by the roots; the hail was very large, and
| fell in such quantities, that when our in
| formaut, who was one of the sufferers, left
home on Thursday last, the fourth day
after the storm, the hail still lay on the
ground in many places, six or eight inch
es thick; the fruit and leaves were entire
ly beaten off the trees. and the limbs of
trees in mauy places almost literally peal
ed with the violence of the hail. In short,
it is said that wherever it passed 10 its
greatest violence, not vestige of the
growing crop of corn and cotton remains.
Since writing the above, we have been
informed that the same cloud passed
| through that part Of Richmond district
| which joins Kershaw district, between
Columbia and Camden, where its destruct-
i've effects exceeded what is above de-
scribed; that incredible as it may appear,
it actually killed pigs of considerable size,
aud number of fowls and turkeys; the
hail being as large as hens eggs; and that
on Friday last, Wagon loads Of them were
still lying on the ground-tbat the rain
also fell in such torrents, tina! it swept
away all the loose soil, where the land
was not perfectly level: the gentleman
from whom we derived our Information,
had beautiful field of wheat, not stalk
of which could be seen after the storm.
SAVANNAH, May IL.
This morning at an early hour the
President embarked on board the steam
ship Savannah, Capt. Rodgers, accompa-
nied by the committee of the council, the
Mayor, Gen. Gaines, Mr.. Calhoun, and
several officers Of the army and navy, and
number Of respectable citizens, for the
purpose of visiting the forts in our har-
Dor. They will proceed as far down as
Cockspur and Tybee; and will return
this afternoon, when a public dinner will
be given 10 honour of Mr.. Monroe. To
morrow night ball will also be given
him, in Johnston's square, 10 a spacious
hall erected purposely for the occasion.
1t is now ascertaiued that our iIlustrious
visitor will leave this place on Thursday
morning next, 10 one Of the steam boats,
prepared for his conveyance, for Angus
ta-from thence he will proceed through
the Cherokee nation, and on as far as the
Missouri river.
BALTIMORE, May Ia.
Pirates GTreSted.-Y esterday % Of the
crew Of the privateer brig La Irresistible,
formerly commanded by Capt. Daniels, Of
this port, were arrested, and committed to
the Jail Of this city. 1t appears that many
atrocious acts Of robbery have been in-
discriminatory committed. Among the
unfortunate vessels plundered, is the schr.
Superior, of this port, for New-O orleans,
with passengers-among the number were
several ladies. The passengers trunks
were broken open, and robbed Of every
article of value; and even the rings torn
from the fingers of the lady passengers; a
French aud English ship were also plum
dered ofmany valuable articles.
six Of the crew Of the pirate effected their
escape to Norfolk, in the steam boat Vir-
GINA; but we trust they will be appre-
hended.-T Telegraph.
From Niles's Register.
| Great mems 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