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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21

wonder Of ages and the admiration Of the
world"
The outlet of these waters is certainly
an extraordinary phenomenon. Nolwiths
standing all the rains which fall ia the
upper valley Of the St. Lawrence, and the
melting Of the inaumerable SHOWS and
ices, still the low and even banks Of the
ST. Clair aud Niagara maintain their as
cendancy, aud the waters are kept by
some invisible hand within their bounds,
The river st. CIaiff has no doubt, LOST in
extension aud gained in depth; for the
mouth of Huron once evidently extended
far 10 the east, on the Canada side; but
the sands have been driven from the
shores Of the lake by the north wind, and
now occupy the Swallows 10 The south.
The changes which the features Of our
globe have undergone, constitute an inter-
esliug subject Of reflection. God in his
wisdom, gives us the earth rich IN forest
and filled with game and yerdure man
enters the wilderness to destroy the one,
and exhaust the other; until luxury ener-
Yates and sterility drives him to seek for
new forests and rich valleys. In the mean
time an inscrutable providence, in the
process Of unnumbered ages, resuscitates
what man had laid waste, by raising Islands
Flo continents, and reducing continents to
islands. When the cities Of Asia and Af-
RIGA rose in their splendor, the American
continent may have only been an island of
the Andes aud the rocky mountains.
When the fertile valleys Of the Mississip-
Ipi are exhausted and made barren, the
deserts of Africa and Arabia may blossom
| like the rose. Man has NOT been sensible
of these alterations, for his life is as a
moment. He cannot trace the sands that
are washed from the mountain and gained
on the sea shore. But adieu, you will say,
10 such wild and extravagant speculations,
they make us too serious--we must rise in
the moruing TO view the blue waves of the
Huron. Adieu.
t This river at fort Gratiot, is said to be sixty
fathoms deep, and not more than four hundred
and forty yards vide.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
Oliver PIERCE.
WAHUElaM!l,AEMlaRa

THO doors east Of The Post Office, IN
# WGter- street,
ND ETURNS his thanks for the en-
q, couragement he has received from
the public, and informs them, that, in adj
tition to bis GOLD AND SILVER
WORK, of which he keeps constant
supply, he has silver and polished steel
SPECTACLES, and SPECTACLE
GLASSES which he fits to old frames,
and repairs them.
Warranted Gold aud Silver WATCH.
ES, for sale as above.
All orders thankfully received, and
punctually attended to.
Elisabeth T'Own, May ], 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
From the New-orieans Chronicle.

The following fact, though altogether
worthy of being remembered, has never, /
believe, been reported by the pen Of any
historian.
Lest it should be thought mere fabric
catien to occupy vacant column 10 the
newspaper, think it not unimportant to
stale, that the subject of this memoir, Mr..
Hunter, is well known 10 Darlington dis
lrict, South Carolina; and the following
which / had from himself, familiar to his
friends and acquaintance.
Hunter, though youth of perhaps 8
years old, was very active in defence OF
his country's rights during the revolu-
tionary war; II was the fate of this tyro
in arms TO fall into the hands of Major
Fanniog, whose deeds as cruel partizan
leader 10 the service of Great-Britian are
written in North and South Carolina in
characters of blood. Hunter, whose ac-
tive service had reused the ire Of the
Major, was told upon the spot TO prepare
for his fate, which was nothing less than
death, for which awful event few min
utes only were allowed bin 10 prepare.
A band Of tories, thirsting for the blood of
patriot, instantly formed circle round
the boy, leaving him no reasonable chance
Of escape.
At this moment thought followed thought
10 quick succession. His home, life,friends,
his country, and the circumstances under
which he was about to be torn from them
all. together with the reflection that he
must quickly realize state Of untried
being, crowded upon his mind, aud called
up feelings not to be described.
For the first time he bent his knees to
the power which Yields the. destinies Of
man, aud no sooner had he brealhed wish
to the throne of mercy, than he felt
strong persuasion that deliverance was
possible. This important point settled Ia
his mind, he cast his eyes round 10 search
Of the means to be employed. At the
distance Of a few PAGES from the encircling
band stood beautiful flly, furnished with
the majors riding establishment complete.
This animal, late the idol of sportsmen in
Virginia, had fallen into the hands Of the
present owner, and was highly priced, as
affording the means Of escape from im-
pending danger.
/" Cannot H. thought Hunter, "sPring
from ms knees, gain the saddle, and un-
der the favor Of that power which has SO
fully assured my heart, escape this threat
ening death ?" Having resolved il me
must perish, to perish 10 the attempt, ne
darted like lightning through bis enemies,
and seizing the bride, which was held by
servant boy, as be vaulted into the sad
die he put the majors courser to her
speed. and went off with his booty. to the
no small disappointment and modification
| OF the astonished beholders. After gazing
swhile in stupid amazement, the redoubt-
able Tanning recollected that his soldiers
had guns, but it was too late; and the
order to shoot at the rebel was obeyed
without effect
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
PRINTED AND PUBLIsHED
BY J. g. E. SANDERSON,
THO doors soath of Rivers City Tarern,
ELIzABETH-TOwN, NJ.

Terms Of Publications Two Dollars
per annum, payable halfyearly.
No paper will be discontinued until all
Sarrearages are paid.
Advertisements not exceeding square
inserted three weeks for One Dollar, and
continued for Twenty five Gents week
A liberal deduction will be made TO mer-
chants and others who advertise by the
year.
~ Advertisements, Subscriptions, and
Communications, will be thankfully re-
ceived and punctually attended to.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
To be Sold,
1T PRIIATE SALE,

"A HOUSE and LOT OF LAND,
IN late the property Of EDWARD Fra
zee, situated in Washington-street, near
The Session House, now occupiedby Mr.
Me Farland.
All persons having unsettled accounts
with EDWARD FRAZEE, are request
ed to present them for examination; and
all persons indebted must make immediate
payment.
M DAVID B. LUM, 1ss;res
BENJAMIN FRAZEE, ASS's "s'S.
Eliz. Town, July l3, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
FROM NETWORK.
Sail Boats.

TWO SAIL BOATS ply daily with
Passengers and Freight, between the Point
and New ork.
# June %. 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
Cash for Corn.

YESHE subscriber will pay the marke
4 price 10 CASH, for good sound
WHITE or YELLOW CORN
at his store, Elizaheth-To Point.
SMITH HALSEY.
March 80, 1870.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
FROM TIE POINT.

Al past o'clock, A. NJ. in the Atalnnta.
past o'clock, A. M. in the OfiUe Branch.
past IL o'clock, 10 the AtolGntG.
q past O'Clock, P. NJ. in the Swift.
FROM NETWORK.
At 6o'clock, A. M. in the Svyf.
10 O'Clock, A. NJ. iu the AtGtantG.
81 O'clock, A. M. in the Olive Branch.
~ past O'clock, P. NJ. 10 the AtdLaata.
On MONDAYS the past o'clock pas
sage from the Point, and the 10 o'clock
passage from New York, will be omitted.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
No. III.
Lake and Riper ST.. Clair.

old city, and not of rapid growth; vel
some improvements have taken place there
since the war; among which are Court
house, lately built by The government, a
spacious Catholic church, aud several new
stores. These, with the hospitality and
polished manners of the families of Gov
ernor Cass aud General Macomb, have
added considerable to its attractions.
You must now imagine yourself on
board, and with the addition Of fine
breeze TO our stern, pass with me up the
lake aud river ST. Clair, and am conf
dent you will be enraptured with the beau
ty of the surrounding scenery. Much as
the towering heights of the Hudson and
the verdant banks of the Connecticut have
been admired, and as much as you have
heard of the green rolling bills of the
Ohio, and the gentle slope of the shores
of the st. Lawrence, yet even these scenes
fall far short of the charmiog praries of
ST. Clair; and may venture to say that
the warmest imagination of the poet, nor
the most glowing tints of the painter, can
do them Justice. A habitation is only now
and then seen, on banks as level as your
floor, enamelled with wild flowers and
ever green grass, rich beyond conception.
The eye can scarcely measure those beau
tiful lawns which are only interrupted by
groves that rise like islands TO cheer the
navigator and give the eye repose. Near
their delightful shade, where the ivy winds
around the sugar-maple, and the weeping
elm signs to the breeze, extensive droves
Of cattle feed on pasture on which the foot
of man has seldom trod. If ever there
was time to despise the hustle of a
crowded city, and become enamoured Of
pastoral life, it is 10 the midst Of scenes
like these, where the silent and solitary
cabin seems to invite the traveller to the
abode Of peace and primitive innocence.
We have some reason to believe that
these praries were once only an arm of
Huron. and Huron itself an offspring of
the ocean. Its south shore from fort Ora
tiot TO lake Michigan, has every mark of
the sea-shore of Long Island and New
Jersey. There was time perhaps, when
the mighty weight Of waters sunk this
part of the continent below the horizon,
and the falls of Niagara we're lost ia the
great level of old ocean; and the time
NAV come when those waters will leave
their basins, and find one uninterrupted
channel TO their mother the Atlantic.
| Then the future historian may stand on
the Niagara streight and point to that line
on Lake Erie which now bounds two en-
pires, and say, Yonder plain was once
1.-The great lake where hostile ships have
fought, and the fate Of nation been de-
cided; and here flows gentle current,
where once was mighty cataract, the
] This is the idea Of a late tourist.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21

4 be supported by the surrounding rocks
lis area is about 10000 square feet, seven
feet in height, and Of an obioDg form. Al
its extremity there is descent Of several
steps OF flag stone to small lake or spring
OF transparent cool water.
In descending this dark cavern, most
of us were obliged to leave our hats and
coats behind some had provided them
selves with dresses corresponding to The
rudeness Of the entrance; and when We
arrived at the descent leading to the wa
ter, we seated and otherwise rested our
selves in various positions, whilst one Of
the gentlemen attached TO the suite Of gen
leral Brown, who himself was with us,
: the gsyest of the gay" gave us a song
suited totfe occasion, accompanies in the
best style, by the echo OF fine flute.
Ia the course Of whole life We seldom
witness SO picturesque scene. The
dark recesses Of the cavern, 10 contrast
with the glare Of our numerous tapers,
which reflected every face from the water,
gave 70 each variety of costume and fig
ure the magic effect OF banditti's mid
night revelry. In the midst Of this group,
was seated on rock, resting cheek OF
pure yermilion on an arm as white as
snow, the lovely Mrs. G--y, herself
the queen Of beauty among the robbers.
Indeed it was a scene far superior 10 any
dramatic representation.
But enough Of the cavern you mus
now accompany me through the streighis
of Detroit, leaving Sandusky bay and
Miami Of the lakes on our left, whilst We
we're compelled, for the sake Of deep
channel, TO pass Under the guns of Maiden.
Then commences that stream Of compaCi
population that characterized the French
in their first settlement log houses neatly
squared, 10 close Indian file, along a wa
ter liue. Every tree, without discriniina-
ton, was levelied TO the ground for hall
mile in depth from the river: the plain
laid open, and the farms SO narrow Oh the
roads, as to admit neighbors to give each
other the morning salutatians. Ia few
hours we passed Sandwich on our right
bank, and Spring Wells Oh our left, and
we're landed at Detroit in safety. And so
may heaven preserve your life thousand
years.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21

To cleanse the Teeth and Improve The
Brsath.-To 4 ounces of fresh prepared
lime water add | drachm of Peruvian
bark, and wash the teeth with this water
in the morning before breakfast and after
supper. 1t will effectually destroy the
tartar on the teeth, and remove the often
sive smell arising from those that are de-
lcayed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-12-03

maAims OF law aud our constitutional
IA 'ma'chy. They are tor every innovation
N experiment. They will come into
power, when they do come, with the
Scotch and French economists under their
arm, and acting under these principles,
lacy viii entirely overthrow that com nier-
ciai and maritime sy stem under " Inch our
country L. become what IL IL. Ii every
thing was 10 begin anew. aud on clear
and level foundation, u free and unob-
stIncted TIA &c might be most agree ble 10
principles {: but as other nations will not
he governed by us, and as all will raise
what customs their own internal affairs
may require, NC are persuaded, that any
lining Vi practical freedom of trade,
generally, Is inpussibi The question,
therefore, comes to this-whetier we are
10 open our ports Ia all the world. and to
all competitions, whilst other nations are
only pursuing their own peculiar interest,
ana kcepng us as much AS Is possible
from their markets. The consequence of
such system would be, "a speedy ruin TO
lie British navy, 20 English shipping in
terests. aud, within a very short interval
10 The agriculture Of the Kingdom.
Bertn, Sept. 2S.-,The Letter of Con-
dolence, written by his Majesty the King
To The Princess Blucher, of Wahlstadt, is
as follows:
g" received with great sorrow the news
OF the death of your husband, Prince
Butcher, of WahlStadt. | unwillngly re-
new your grief, by The mention of the great
:.:'Ss Which you have sustained but am
unable TO suppress the expression of nay
most cordial participation in it,. The
country mOurnS with us over the loss of
lis greatest commander. Ii will gratefully
hol;i him in eternal remembrance. To
Offer you The consolation, the want of
which myseifteei, can only wish that
ilmc may alievlair your sorrow, and add
the assurance ofmy mndlierable regard.
(Signed) FREDERICK WILLIAM"
Berih Sept. IA, 1919.
The anniversary ofihc battle of Leipsic
(Oct. 49, is to be conmemorated III Ger
many only Ey religious ceremonies. The
reason for this determination Is, 10 avoid
giving opportunities for numerous assem-
blles of The people.
A letter from Sierra Leone, dated the
9ih of March, says" Ii is with the deep
est regret inform you that, notwiti,slamd-
Ing the liberalty Of Great Britain, and
the faith OF treaties, The coast swarms
With slave vessels, dragging thousands
OF It's miserable Inhabitants into endless
captivity. A few days ago arrived the
Union Ot Liverpool ihe supercargo states
that during his stay in the river Calaba
not less than eight vessels, averaging 500
slaves each, had sailed Tor the Spanish
Colonies"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-12-03

gratihcation OF the pious and humane,
aud in jusiiceto the character of the place.
(Chariesion,) that have never vet seen
any town South of this, (Washing,on,l
where as much alienilon has been paid 10
The moral and religious culture of the
black people. Their ATTENDANCE i'm the
church, where was invited 10 oihciaie,
and IL WAS The same ! was told in all the
Others, MAS truly grateful to the soul of
the chiisiISsi. The aisles, and other
places II. the church, Sc, apart for them,
(27) we're filled with ,eung and old, de-
Gently dressed, and man, Of them having
their prayer books, aud joining The res
p"isrs.....l must also beg leave 10 add
another general remark concerning the
whole Southern country, in which am
]nslihrd 10y the repeated assurances OF
The most pious and benevolent, thai the
condiil"n oi the negroes is greatly ameli-
GRATED M every respect. AS 10 food, raj
meni, houses, labor and correction, there
Is yearly less and less, over vii, h religion
| and humanity must lament" Ofthe truth
| OF this staleBrhi entertain 10 doubt
| no more than have of HE dangerous
consequences ofihesc public movements.
IN relation 10 the blacks which il often
repeated, must be emiIenily injurious TO
enc class, and perhaps fatal to The other.
| AN AMERICAN.
| ITO RE Cnk1IkuEp
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
The Public
Shoes and Hats
s. &. D. REED

-. y IL NELL
UAVE just received fresh supply,
L Il consisting OF the following kinds :,
Ladies' morocco bootees colored
Do walking shoes, black s.
Do leather do
DO cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips Go
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes [ther shoe.
Do thick do; boys thick and bound DO
Mems and boys low priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets
AL! of the above articles are offered tor
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time to punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to IN
form country merchants thai we have made
arrangements for large supply, OF shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able to
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia prices. It February i2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
Dr.. Lees Genuine Winlhan
Bilious Pills.

Universally known and used throughout
the United States as Family Medicine.
The fame of these pills has become so great
that many have attempted to counterfeit
them-to guard against this, the proprie::
tors have procured Stereotype Label, and
each box of Genuine Lees Pills will here
after be enclosed in one of these labels,
with these words on the sides: Lees
Genuine Nindham Bilious Pills." and on
the end of the Label the words, Samuel
Lee, patentee, &c. !. Thompson, agent,
Joint proprietor" sc. and should any be
offered TOR ale without said Label on them,
the purchaser may be apprised that they
,re counterfeit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 49, 1919.
Valuable Family Medicines,

GUST received direct from the rroprie-
~ tors, the following valuable Medicines,
all of which have been in use for number
of years past, in almost every part OF the
United States; have been highly pa,ronI-
sed by people of the first rcspectability !;
and approved by those who have had occa.
sion TO make use OF them, for the cure OF
those disorders, for which they are several
ly calculated.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
TT Lawrason & FowIe

s-k AHt '" "Soii " - WV
AVE FOR SALE,
loo pieces Russia duck
go heavy and light Ravens do
10 white and brown she etings
Zoo = diapers loo do crash
SO chests young hyson tea, of the Clo-
thier and Benjamin Rush's cargo
20 pipes Holland gin. superior quality
20 French and Spanish brandy
10 puncheons wndward island rum Z
8 pipes old Sicily Madeira wine r
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and half
quarter casks Superior Old Madeira and
Malmsey wine, from the house of Keers 4
Co. rcd to god
400 casks cut nails, assorted sizes, from
l5o boxes mould candles, super. quality
400 brown soap
GO barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes
Bales Of baftas. mamoodies and flag
handkerchiefs
l5o crates assorted Liverpool ware
80 barrels mackerel, in VIII. y hi. bb,s.
December ii
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Wheat, Old Corn, and Mary
ID land Tobacco,
l. URCHASED BY
Oct2 L.4WR.aSO!N T. FOWLE.
w. 8 ". Harmon,
i. C9RLNE7..M.9TERS.

SsIDfSNILA -sb.ihI<LcI,
y RESPECTFULLY inform their friends
IT. and the pub in gen2, tina, they
in all its various branches, az the same old
stand, Royal.st. between King and Prince,
and have now on hand handsome assort-
men. of cabinet ware, all Of their own ma
nufacture consisting OF side-boards, secre-
tarys and book cases, bureaus, ladies' work
stands, mahogany and stained wood bead
steads, cradles, sopbas and easy chairs, one
handsome mahogany writing desk, &c. &c.
Also, OH hand large quantity Of St. Do
mingo and Bay Mahogany, in log and
boards, and cut to any dimensions at a
short notice--four or FIVE thousand feet Of
elegant veneers for bureaus and secretarys.
all of which they predetermined to sell low.
er than the same quality can be had in the
DISTRICT. All kinds Of uphoIstry work
done as usual
They would rent for one or more wears
a very excellent shop and yard for a car
penter, wheelwright, or blacksmith, stu.
atedAen Royal-street, between Prince and
Duke street. Febl Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
For Sale.

sJsN The brig HARRIOT, burtben
&sxG 1000 barrels, about four years old,
built at Newburyport, of the best mate
rials, is well found, and in good order for
any voyage.-she will be sold low. Apply
to LAWRASON & FOWLE,
Who have tor saleithe cargo of schr Ire
phon, Of lao tons plaster paris and cargo
OF schr Lenity, of $50 casks fresh lime.
March 90
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alum sal
For New-YOrk.

IN The packet sloop ALONZO, A.
fgS COS Barns, master, has the principal
SaTt OF her cargo engaged, and will sail on
sunday next. For freight of 100 barrels
or passage, (having very superior accom-
modations) apply TO
JOHN II. LADD & Co.
Tito offer for sale, reeeived per said slooD,
9 cases No. and letter paper
2 cases No. 2 foolscap paper
A few barrels cranberries
5 crates assorted stone ware
April 9
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Vol. XIX.1
For Freight,

For Freight,
In The schnr ARDENT, Drinkwa-
tIy water, master. will take freight for
bn.lon, Portland or Halifax on reasonable
terms. Apply TO ABlJAH ADAMS,
' Central wharf
Jlo offers for sole the cargo Of said schnr.
l6O tons plaster
In store Just receiued
as hhds bright retailing molasses
5000 bushels Lisbon. St Ubes q ground
,SL,m salt April 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-13
For Bermuda.

s&SA The copper bottom brig EMILY
&s capt. Godfrey, will sail next week
For freight OF a few hundred barrels, which
will be taken low, applyto
BARNEWALL &. POPHAM.
April 8 lot
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Freight " anted.
For Sale or Freight,

20: Sale OF freiTht,
Ian The good brig JUNO, \. Smfih'
S,master, hurthen $50 ibis. VIII De
rcadv 10 load Immediately.
For Freight,
SEg The new and superior schooner
sSsa.sROB-ROY, Isaac Poole, master,
burlhen about $50 bbls will be ready tor a
cs-so in few days.
Also,
,SkS, The fast sailing schooner il +, /;
SsSss;3, Varnum, master, burthen about ioo
bJis. She is an exceilant vessel, not two
wears old, and would take freight Tor bos-
ton md Newburyport in pIel, renee. APP
rIy :, JOHN II. LhDD & 20.
Tho Fer fer sale Tie cdrsses Of sad vss-
sells, piz.
ESQ tons pl7ster
I5o bushels Nova Scotia potatoes
4 few boxes behring's
45 hhds retailing moiasseS
10 do West-lnIia rum
tpri 3
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Salt AfOat.

TSHE cargo of the brig PanopeElazir
Il Crabtree, master, from Lisbs OF
5000 bushels bright Lisbon So
For sale by LAWRASON Y FWLE.
April 5