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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
RICHMOND, (vir.) Aug. 8.
CREW OF THE IRREsIsTABLE.

GREW OF THE IRRESISTIBLE.
On Friday last, the special term Of the
Federal Court was closed.-On that day
the following proceedings took place.
Present Chief Justice Marshall and Judge
Tucker.
Thomas Smith, late Of Norfolk, in Va.
who stands indicted of piracy, was this
day again led to the bar in custody of the
marshal, and upon consideration of the
special verdict found by the jury in his
case on Wednesday last, and of the argu-
ments OF counsel, the following question
occurred as material in the cause -
Does the offence charged in this indict-
ment and found by the jury to have been
committed by the prisoner, amount to the
crime Of piracy as defined by the law Of
nations, SO as to he punishable under the
act of Congress, entitled " An act to pro-
tect the commerce Of the United States.
and punish the crime Of piracy
Onthis question the judges are divided
in opinion, and do therefore direct it to
he adjourned to the supreme court of the
United States for decision-And it is adj
journed accordingly. RI
All the other prisoners (under the same
indictment) we're led to the bar, but the
court not being advised Of its Judgment to
be given on the matters Of law arising
from the special verdict found against
them, takes time to consider thereof until
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
CHARLEsToN, July 80.

b
More Piracy and Mrdtr.-Seven men
were apprehended in this city on Wednes-
day night last, under bench warrant
from the Hon. Judge Drayton, and COM
mitted to goal, charged with piracy and
murder Several more Of the gang are
now lurking about our city, and the Police
are making diigent search for them. One
Of the prisoners, named Reed, turned
states evidence, and yesterday gave a
partial statement Of their nefarious aud
bloody transactions, before Mr.. Parker,
District Attorney.
II appears that these men, or most of
them, belonged to the smack Lawrence,
Capt. Attwick, the property Of Mr.. J. J
Daniel, Of this city, which vessel arrived
here Oh the 10Th inst. ostensibly from a
wrecking cruize off the Florida coast, with
cargo OF coffee in bulk. On his arrival,
Capt. A. reported, that" on the Alb inst.
near Musquito, he fell in with schooner,
not having single person on board that
he took out load of coffee 10 bulk, and
proceeded to this place.
From the declarations of Reed, how
ever, as far as obtained, it appears that
The sloop was sent by her owner, from
Havana, (where he now isl to the FIori-
la coast, to cut wood. She there met
with small piraticai sioep. the captain
and crew of which affected to believe that
Capt. Attwick had brought money to pur-
chase cargo. which the latter denied
stating that he had but dollars. This
was taken from him, and he hung up some
time in the shrouds. to make him confess.
After being convinced that be had no
money, the piratical captain proposed to
Auwick and his crew to join him in a
pira'ical cruize. After consulting his
men, they agreed, with the exception Of
The above named Reed. He being indi-
rectly threatened in case of noD-compli-
ance, at length acceded, as he declares,
to save bis life.
Both sloops then sailed in company,
aud soon after, on the Florida coast, they
iell in with The British brig Ann, Captain
Seely, from Matanzas, bound TO Falmouth,
Eng. 10 distress, which they boarded and
ran on shore. The briggs crew consisted
OF ten, including officers. Six of her
men joined the pirates, and then informed
the captain of the gang that the captain
aud mate Of the brig could not be trusted.
Immediately after, they, with the cook
aud one man, who had refused to join the
pirates, were inhumanly murdered and
thrown overboard!!! Both sIoops were
then loaded with coffee, as above desert
bed, aud The story made up that was told
here previous to their leaving the brig.
1t is believed the foregoing statement is
substantially correct; and we hope in our
next to give further development Of this
horrid and abominable transaction. IN
deed we are in possession of further par
ticulars, which it is deemed injudicious at
present to make public. We sincerely
hope that every viriuous citizen will exert
his energies to bring to the galows gang
of cut-throai villains, who are the disgrace
of humanity.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
WASHINGTON, August 7.

The Paris papers assert that NJ. de
Kotzebue enjoyed pension OF $4,000
roubles, granted him by the Emperor OF
Russia, aud that the function with which
he was charged was TO cause TO be inserted
in literary publication which he con-
Quoted at Mannheim, extracts from all the
most important works, relative to passing
events at the time, giving such colorins
to them as might suit the views and policy
of the Russian Cabinet. This was the
cause of the hatred of the Germans to-
wards their countryman, of whose talents
they bad reason to be proud.
The German papers have published the
letter that Sand wrote to his relations,
when about departing from Mannheim, with
intent to kill NJ. de Kotzebue. The fol-
lowing are extracts from it, This mis-
sive will bear you the last greetings OF
your son-of your brother. The distress
of our dear country forces me TO act; ii
would be disgrace to Germany if the
sacrifice of SO many thousands OF her
brave sons should have been made 10 vain !;
our posterily would deplore our remiss-
ness.-The foundations OF our regenera-
lion have been laid within the last 20
years--above all, in the holy war of 1913.
Why then does the base compliant multi
tude bend again to the yoke ! Traitors
are assiduously laboring to re-plunge the
German people into servitude. Kotzebue
is one of the most arlful aud insidious
among them. He every day instills his
poisons into the public mind, by Inc per-
fdious insiuuations inserted in his half
Russian paper. If we do not wish 10 be
re plunged into the deepest misery; if we
will not suffer quietly Russian spies to
every thing that is good-to ex-
tinguish every spark Of liberty among us,
this man must perish. The enthusiasm
Of liberty can never arise in Germany un-
Ill the citizens know how to brave every
danger" &c.
The paper lately conducted by M. de
was still continued. II ap.
pears that, intending to return to Russia,
he had prepared great number Of articles
Tor his Journal.
The Chevalier Jaubert, who had been
sent by the French government to Cash
mere, to procure some Of the Goats pro-
ducins the precious wool which forms the
material OF the shawls fabricated at thai
place, had been heard from on his return,
having reached the city of Maria Pol, in
The government Of Catherinoslaw, in Rus
STA, bringing with him flock of 1900
goats. Al the date of his letter, (i7th
December lasD the thermometer of Reau-
muir marked fifteen degrees of cold, and
the snow was foot deep, which did not
appear to affect the flock unfavourably.
as they are accustomed TO browse on the
mountains of Thibet, where great de-
gree of cold prevails. This immense
flock was to proceed to Theodosia, upon
the Black sea, where it was to be embark
ed for France.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17

they leave deplorabIe traces of their pro-
gress. These terrible agents Of desola.
ton happily continue for-only 20 or 80
minutes; and terminate in a heavy rain.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17

Extract Of a letter from an officer on the
expedition against the Province Of Ter.
as, to the Port Gibson Correspondent
dated
"CAmP FRESHMAN, TEXAS, 10 milesl
west Of Sabine, June Esd, 1919.
"We have at length got into our new
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
ISLANDS OF oWHYHEE.

a missionary establishment is about TO be
mace on the Islands OF Owhy hee; they lie in
the South sea, in about from nineteen to
twenty-five degrees north, and longitude
from one bundled and fifty lone tS one hun
dred and sixty west The natives Of Owhy-
hee have already made very considerable adj
yances in civilization. Their late or present
king, Pomare, wrote very legible hand,
specimen of which we have seen. His prime
minister was named Mr.. Pitt; his minister Of
Justice was iaftooed in one half OF his body
the other half was of bright and shining CO,
Tor, the natural complexion of the natives
lie would set with great dignity and hear the
parties, plaintiff and defendant, g. to which
ever Of the parties he turned the sable side OF
his countenance Judgment was given. The
king, in imitation of European monarchs,
gave a ponpous entertainment on his birth
day.
An American ship having been seen Of the
Island of Tahete, a canoe came along soc,
aud the captain aud hands were all much as
fonished 10 hear the natives speak the English
language. The canoe conf2ined no less
parsonage thar Nr' Pit. He came on board
snG informed the captain of the character OF
MS gust he stated that be came ~ TIE or
6srs Of his royal master, in whose name he
demanded the donation Of bottle OF run.
which was to lie drank upon lis birth day
They are an amiable people, who, if they
once profess friendship. are nyinci5le in their
6deliiy. They are peculiarly clearly IN Their
pers.ms-ift the leaS, stain or polIa'ion OF any
sort is found upon their bodies they i:nmedi-
ately betake themselves 10 The water, an eIe-
ment in which they so much delight that they
may almost be dcnominated an amphitiouS
race of animals. The missionaries have al
ready made powerful impression On the
minds Of those sn,rls children of nature the
gods that they formerly worshipped have been
made, by Pomars, present TO the British
museum. TBaltimers Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

Wo.nan--sent by Heaven as Al ho,
meet for man; designed to share .lt
sootLe his sorrnws: participate in, a"S
tighten his cares TO excite by her pen S
der influence, and invisorate BY h..
kind rcmonstrances his !ansuishine Of
forts in the path Of duty :-Woms,
who may have less active Courage, h.,
more unbending fortituie, than man.
whose instructive good sense extricat.s
from difficulties which his bcasted {,
gacitv' cannot surmount ~ oman
who like the vestaI of old, keeps briph,
the lamp Of domestic piety in the QUIET
of her retirement. While man suffers its
fame to De almost extinguished in ii.
tumultuous hustle of the world VI
man-may be the admired heroine If ,
novel or follow her husband thropcJ,
the fatigres Of a m.:,tar, campa;,,r
and attend him amid all the horrors of
war or traverse with him the michfy
deep and spend years in some saI,r:y
cline, while he is telling to make HI,
fortune she may do all this. and rp
ceive the Ioudest plaudits of anproha
lien for her intrepidily and con,tancy.
but 1T her become the partner of some
humble missionary, who goes to fclt
the battles Of the cross, and to win an
mcorruptible crown. and to Law m
treasure in hcaIen, and she no ongrT
has any claim to magnanimity and Tor.
titude of soul she must consent to bea,
the rcproach of weakness or rashness
Take up this rrproach We daughters
Of Zion. and patiently endure it /; fol.
lowers Of her, whose dust repos4s in
India, but whose spirit now rejoiccs in
Heaven ever her past suffcrings in the
cause Of { hrist, and may the same arm
which shielded Rebekah, who at the cali
Of Providence, left her kindred and
home, even the almighty arm Of The
God Of Abraham, or Isaac and of Jacob.
ever sustain and protect You.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
AMERICAN MANUFACTURE.

We have examined with much pleasure,
at glass warehouse in Cornl,ill, cut glass
bowl, foo, and cover, forming pertecturn,
of very ample dimensions, made and cut at
the New England giasswo,kssSat LechmeTe's
Point, by Mr.. John Fisher and Mr.. John
Gilleland. To the eye OF the observer, the
appearance Of this article sufficiently shows
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
SELECTED.
S TANZAS.

ga cloud came DER my SOUL"
@ welcome is the cloud of night
That makes the morrow's dawn more dear,
Or dewy veil that falleth light
The summers ieryid breast to cheer:
The thunder-cIoud of fate and fear
Doth in lis folds blessing bring,
And weeps in showers its wastetul shock:
Even winters rudest storms but rock
The cradle of the spring.
But all far other are the clouds
, That wrap the sickeniug soul in sleom,-
That clothe the heaven in funeral shrouds,
And darken like living tomb [bloom
: This beauteous earth,--whose breathing
Night sooth the sulen heart OF care
Where bounteous nature pours around
Her healing balm for every wound,
Unpoison'd by despair
O TRoU! whose everlasting arm
Spread Ike tent yon azure sky,
And framed those glorious worlds to charm
Tn adoring heart, the raptqred eye
Who through the vale Of misery
CauSt guide though doubt and danger press
Chase from my soul these shades OF night,
That shroud from my bewildered sight,
The Sun Of RIGHTEOUSNESS. 3.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
EXTRACT.

All we sometimes hear the prorric-
ty OF such adventures. as they are term
cd. called in question. For it is easy
and pleasant for those Of us who sit qni-
city by our own hre.siGeS, surrounded
viii. comforts and luxury, to wonder
at the rashness of these who embark in
such hazardous e..;errriaes: and While
we shrink from self denial, and do so
little for the cause Of Christ, we hope
in some measure to paIliate our neglect
by finding fault with those who do no
more. And, strange as it may seem,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
Precedence, (R. H. Oct. GO.
winter.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

We learn from South-KiDgston, tha, the
general assembly formed a quorum on Tues
day last. The new house OF representatives
was organized by the choice, without oppo-
sition, of James D'Wolt, Esq. as speai er,
and Thomas Rivers, Esq, as clerk. The
committee on the subject OF insolvency not
being prepared 10 make report, the house
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
Trenton, iNew-Jersey) Nov. |.

On the elst ult. the legislature OF New
jersey convened in TINS ely.
The legislative council made choice Of Jes
Sc Epson, Esq. vice president, and Jas, Linn.
Esq. secretary and The house OF assembly
elected David Thompson, Esq. speaker, ant
Daniel Coleman, ESQ. clerk.
On the eath both houses, IN Joint meeting,
re. elected his exccllency Isaac II. William
son, ESQ. governor, for the ensuing year.
The legislature will probably adjourn near
the close OF this week, to meet again in The
winter
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
Oswego, October %.

VFtNttsV, CIF"VNT
A few days aso an Irishuan deserted from
the British garrison at Fort George, and swam
acros. the Niagara river Having Invested
, himself of all those articles which would i'm
pede his swimming, he exclaimed on reach
mo the shore, g I'm an American born-l've
fust come stark naked"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

OeBCes mat Tor Quailty vi S'd'S, eieSd"ee'
variety and intricacy of Workmanship, It can
not be excelled in any mandatory in Eu-
rope. This may be considered bold as
sertion, but we are confident OF its reracity.
1t was exhibited at the late Brighton Show,
bus was not then complete. Dos Cent.
FALSE ALARM.
1t is now confirmed that the squadron OF
t 70 ships aud two friga,es, lately expedited
from British por,-which has been exagge-
rated to feet of twelve sail of the line, and
which has excited SO much false alarm and
futile speculation-is destined to the Pac'fc
Ocean, on the pacific .rrand OF protecting
the commerce oi that sea. ibid.
Important 10 those interested an Joruardrhs
merchandise, &c. on the 0ceslern waters.
Agenliemah in this place has received
letter from a merchant residing at Wells
burg, Va. on the Ohio, dated the 18th Oct.
stating, that it had beenraInng and snow
ing for the last six or seven days, and that
the river had risen two feet, and every ap-
pearance of further considerable rise OF the
water. lDGl. pap.
NOVEL LEGAL DECISION.
A suit was lately instituted IN the Fayette
circuit court OF Kentucky, on behalf of the
Bank of the United States, by IFS Office at
Lexington, for the recovery OF The amount OF
a note for 600 dollars. A demurrer was filed
by the defendant, on the ground that the Bank
of the United States has no right TO purchase
or deal tn promissory notes; and The court
Judge Mills on the bench, sustained the de-
nurer, and discharged the defendant. the
bank having to pay costs. LFrGnk!tn. Ga-.
A SUDDEN sTRIFE--IN MARRIAGE LIFE.
In the Winchester Constellation, OF the
Cd ult. is published the marriage OF John
Kyer. to Mary Dewberry, which was So
lemnized on the Tuesday preceding; and in
the same paper, Mr.. Kycr adrertises his wife
after this wise Sc All persons are torewarn-
ed not TO trust my wife Mary on my account,
as will pay no debt OF her contracting from
tins date-nor will have any thing more to
do with her"
From this it seem. Mr.. Kyer did not find
his Deuberrv so sweet as he had anticipated!
l.Nieys Letter.
IrRoM THE CURACAO coURANT, OCT. 81
Accounts from Hayti state. that the Presi-
dent Boyer had caused his Senate to pass an
act enabling foreign merchants to recover,
By legal process, debts contracted by ths ma
tiyes. Heretofore, strangers were compelled
70 receive produce in payment Of their de-
mands. 81 an eshorbitant price, or wait the
pleasure Of their debtors. Ills wise regula-
ton, i. is justly expected will greatly aug
menr the trade of Hayti.
The Salem Gazette IN referring u Tie
approaching session ol cong 'ess' o''e''e
What will most interest the feelings ana
occupy the minds OF the members VIII ne
The canyassing and intrigues tor the presi-
dental election, which is TO take place next
fall. The candidates are numerous besides
the incumbent, are Crawl ford, Adams, Clay
Cd u,Ipss Crawford Clinton, and Clay
farm coalition and agree to divide the
spoiIs of office among themselves and follow
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

4 gentleman went to Paris to spend his mo-
ney, and 10 be initiated in all the secrets OF
tue rigring fashions. Amongst other teach
ers, he engaged dancing master; but be
could never prevail on his pupil TO turn out
his toes. tell you what" said the latter,
when pressed on this point, ''l'li pay yon
double for every lessup, but then you must
teach me to dance with my toes sGrned an"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
MODERATION.

The lie ofl:fe is society Of society, free
dom; ofircsdom the discreet and moderate
use OF il.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

General Wa, when past eighty years OF
age, married very amiable young lady OF
about eighteen. He was an acquaintance OF
Rants, the philosopher, whom he informed
oil his having married, adding, i don't think
lhsvs to hope for any posteriiy." Ger
tainl- net" rejained Kant, but to fear"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

lis excellence but We have been assurei
by gentlemen of knowledge and indepen-
deBce, that for quality of glass, elegance,
variety and intricacy of Workmanship, it can
not be excelled in any mandatory in tu-
rope. This may be considered bold as
sertion, but we are confident OF its ve'acity.
1t was exhibited at the late Brighton Show,
bus was not then complete. (Bos. Cent.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

On the Sist October, the venerable JONI
ADAMS entered on the s5th year of his useiu
and honorable lite.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

*Seren hundred dollars were RENTED by
the Mayor Of Georgetown fo- their relief.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06

Its proposed to make port 81. LOUIS Mis-
souri) port Of entry. More than 5000 miles
from the ocean.
The Ohio river continues unusually low.
Capta;n. Green OF Cincinnati lately measured
the perpendicular distance from the water in
its present state, to its utmost height in 1917,
and found il 10 be 81 feet inches
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
FALSE ALARM.

It is now confirmed that the squadron OF
two ships aud two friga,es, lately expedited
from British por,-which has been exagge-
rated to feet of twelve sail of the line, and
which has excited SO much false alarm and
futile speculation-is destined to the Pacific
Ocean, on the pacific .rrand OF protecting
the commerce OF that sea. ti6td.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
FROM BERMUDA,

The Ahe paper mentions, that The town
had become entirely healthy, and that there
remained bu, a few on the sick list in the
military hospital. ". Y. Com. .idv.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-04-30
NEW BRUNSWICK.

a contest Of SOME interest has arisen between
Governor SmI lh. aud the House OF ASStmbly
Of the British piupinCe Of sew Brunswick II
appears, that the tfrVeiuOr directed that dutv
Ola shilling should he paid Oh every ton of ship
timber exported the object Of which was
declared 10 be tp prevent the waste and de-
strUcuOn Of the Aiug's woods. Tie House NJ
dSscmbly considered this as All Infringement on
theii iltefOgative tOinstItute taxeE, and passed
resolution reprobating the measure IN strong
terms, JhIS produced message from the
Governor. deuOuucibE tie resolution, IS inter.
tering with the Executive Authority, asserting
tl,at the duty was not Of the nature ola 0irecf
fGr and Opposing hiS expectation that the
DISSOLUTION wOOId be reSc.udrd On the I'D
March. the Assembly took the message iutO
consideration When q motion was made ~
exrumse the resolution rom tbe lOarHais OF tic
HOuSe-whIch was decided as follows -
IIAS-Messrs. Humbcrt, 6IiICs, NilNot,
aud Allen.--A
NAGS--MessTs. EasterbTooks. Pagan. Por-
ter, smith, Chapman, Johnston, Ware, pctcrs,
CsivefleN, Sc0gh, AgreW, WctmCFc. Gutaiu.
Ieamsus M'ksy, Campbell, Siuu,ids, Dow,
and fraSeT-iD.
SO the motion did not prevail; aud the tcso-
luton was sustained. Immediately after tit
decision, The Governor dissOirSd thf asfna5iy!
Ihls - considered sS al " apetai T. tis pt9pls,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-04-30
Valuable Pr0prrty for SAFE.

'E'HE SUBSCRIBER proposes 10 sell tue TRACT OF
lying IN The comfy AT Buckingham, on ~htCh
he resides trO miles from New Canton and James
river aud in the heieLboThOod several mauia iig
mills continuing about 800 acIes Of which "a
woods, a.. gene al character of which good tobacco
land while the land produces go"d crops Uf gfaiu
and white covei This iaH1 is intersected 10y acT,ek
which has on borders 10 or 40 oi very fpIlIIr
iiai ground. ~ improvements and vail
Gus calCHritd TT te accommodation 0i large tamil,
AND the s-cnftic.Hf large crops. This ptopeI, vii
he sod 'fivateJ 50, "tich ihird OF lie purchase
none, will he IeqW 81 tie delivery al possession
and the remainder IN tNt' sIuai annual ayneHls.
Adjoining the above tract of 2t6 acTes-tbe wood
Land OF which will produce fine tobacco The improve
mens are oieTaLle dwelling house Other houses anu
good orchards, SMITH PAYNE
March 90. .td,si
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-04-30

who will probably reiorn the same members,
and thus fix the Legislative end Executive
authorities in permauen MT hostility. Tie elect
Will be, thatthe assembly viii deny the usual
self, by a re-dissoluiior. or by repeating the
timber duty. The revolution in the United
States originated ina three penny dirty on tea.
MANY OF those who voted IN tlie negative above,
are descendants of the Americans VINO emil
grated IA 1888 who appear To have inherited
ABORTION ot the Old Wing spirit OF their AN
cestors. whatevermay have been the Tors mo-
tiOns vi their fathers. Boston >C,a;iaei.