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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
THE TEXAS EXPEDITION.
PoRT GIBSON. Miss Aug.

We copy from the Louisiana Herald,
printed at Alexandria, the " Declaration
Of the Supreme Council Of the Republic
Of Texas" We wish well to the cause Of
the revolutionists 10 that quarter, so far as
its progress is marked with justice and
humanity because we believe success.
full revolution, on republican principles,
will be an incalculabIe blessing to an op-
pressed people; but we cannot help
thinking the declaration premature. A
small number Of troops, under the COM
mand Of Gen. Long, have advanced as
far into the Spanish territory as Nacog-
doches--they have not strnck a blow,
neither do they invite The inhabitants to
join their cause, although they seem to ex-
pect it. This should be FIRST ascertained
and they should measure their strength
with the royal army before they talk Of
success or independence.
From the following extract Of letter
to Col. Robinson, it would seem that
powerful aid is shortly expected from diff
ferent parts Of the u. States. The state
ments in the communication made to Col,
Robinson he will not vouch for and, in-
deed, we consider the whole very i'm
probable. The truth is, we have never
thought the expedition properly common.
ced or conducted; and we cannot help but
express our opinion that it will ultimately
fail.
| -. b.
Extract Of letter from an officer of the
Republican army IN the Province 81
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
From a London paper, Dug. 8.
Extract Of letter dated G Gibraltar, July l.

! Extract oil letter dated GIDraitar, July u
6 The famous Armada is completely
dissolved; above thirty millions OF dollars
have been expended, but it would now
take thirty millions more to repair the dis
aster which has recently occurred.
/" / have ascertained, since / wrote you
on the 10th, some curious facts about the
Cadiz explosion. O'Donnel has acted a
cunning, and many think dishonorable
game in this affair. He knew that disaf-
lection existed very generally among his
officers as well as soldiers, not merely
against the expedition TO South America,
bat against the government of Ferdinand.
O'Donnel appeared to favor the views OF
the disaffected, aud entered into their
views with warmth. On the day he call
ed general review, the disaffected off
GERS believed it was for the purpose Of
openly manifesting his sentiments in favor
of Constitution. He formed his army
into a square, aud called all the officers
into the centre he Informed them that
with the exception Of very few, whom
he named, all The rest we're his prisoners.
He then turned round to the troops, and
said, :" All who do not wish to 60 to South
America, lay down your arms" At this
moment the troops discovered that the
cartridges they had received that NOR
ming were all blank, except to one ,resi
ment and battalion, 10 whom O'Donnel
had issued ball. The whole OF the troops,
with the exception of those who had bali
cartridges, threw down their arms with
indignation, crying out, We are be-
trayed."
They Immediately began to scamper
in all directions O'DonneI, either from
fear, or from some motive not yet ex-
planned, permitted them to disperse with
out making the least effort TO stop them.
All the country round Cadiz is full oil
them. Their expressions against O'Don.
mel and Ferdinand are bitter and loud.
Among the officers arrested are eighteen
very distinguished individuals, whom the
soldiers are said to be much attached to.
Several officers have arrived here, from
whom shall get some correct Information
Oh the subject, aud will by next mail
transmit you further particulars.
A pretty scene Of confusion reigns at
Cadiz. O'Donnel appears to have some
new grounds Of dread from the portion
even of the troops who have been so very
loyal, as all OF them openly declare they
never will embark. The sailors are like
wise 10 a. great ferment, and swear they
will not go. The owners of vessels. "a.
gents, and government creditors are al
running about Cadiz like maniacs.
" No Florida treaty news yet, but W,
shall soon hear something important OF
that subject.
" You may expect to hear Of poiitica
explosions 10 many parts of Spain, ant
indeed reports reached here last nigh
from Valencia Of serious nature"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21

A letter TO the editors, from esntls.
msnin the state Of Ohio, gives mos, ~
favorable account Of the circulating ma
dium in that country. Few of the no,s,
10 circulation will pass out of the co,,p,,~
where received ; and SO scarce are ~.
tern Bank bills, or bills OF the bank of Il.
United States, that an enormous premium
is paid for them by the merchants. Itis
said that as high as 80 or So per cent has
been paid in exchange at Cincinnati q,
Eastern bills.
We are sorry to learn, from the same
source that the season has proved yerv
unhealthy in that country I; the bilious e.
yer having prevailed very generally and
extensively on the banks Of the rivers
and sickness at the stomach" as on,
correspondent describes it, having been
equally fatal m the praries.-Nat. Int.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
BALrIMoRE. Sent.

t1AonHs 2cPa. 10.
Captain Glashane, Of the Sarah Ann. in
70 days from Havana, states, that on lbe
s29;h Of August arrived at that port the
Spanish frigate Sabina, with her CONVOY
'cftweive transports, in 40 days from Ca
dig, having on board three thousand troobs
under the command of Don Juan Manuel
Cayigal, Governor Of the island, the late
Governor Don Joseph CieDta Fuegos be.
lug recalled TO Spain. The white inhab.
itants Of Cuba we're considerably alarmed
on account Of some attempts Of the blacks
TO an insurrectioR.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
CHAMBERsBURG, Sept. I.
Extract Of q Letter to the Editor, dated

"a COHne15bNTg, SEPT. 8.
" AzetanchoLy.-The most distressing
accident occurred yesterday evening, 10
the vicinity of our little place, / ever
witnessed. A poor couple who had q
large family, lived on the Ridge beyond
the town-they left their cabin with three
of their children in it, about 2 O'Clock
yesterday. In their absence the house
took fire, and all three of the children
were burned aIivet The eldest was about
6 and the youngest upwards of years
old. 1t was the most heart-rending sight
| ever beheld."
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
BERMUDA, Aug. 80

Colonel Inglish, with thousand Eng
lish troops, and Colonel Urslan, with four
hundred Germans and four hundred Gre.
oles, have made an attack ON Barcelona, 10
conjunction with the fleet under Brion,
and have taken the place. They are now
besieging Cumana.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
INDIAN TREATY.
EDwARDsvrLLE, illinois Avo.

EDwARDsvILLE, (ElIiuois, Aug. z.
A treaty was concluded IN this town Oh
the 3lst uIt. between Col. Auguste Chau.
teau and Col. Benjamin Stephenson, COM
missioners on the part Of the United States,
and the chiefs and warriors Of the Kicka.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
From Poulson's American Daily Advertiser
A SOUTHERN FRIEND's soLILoQUY ON
THE SEA-SERPENT

II must be So Yankees, ye reason we'll
else whence SO many tales, these long ac.
counts, these we'll at.ested narratives? OF
whence this secret dread and inward hor-
ror, OF talking 'gainst belief? why shrink
the small boats back on themselves, aud
hurry back to shore ? Ills Tie SEA SER
PENr siirs the water: Ills he himself that
dashes back the waves, and shows bis CHS
tening eyes to man. SEA SERPENT -
thou wonderful -trenendous scarecrow
through what variety Of uncaught fish,
near what new shores and harbours hast
thcu past! The wide, the unbounded
ocean lies before thee: but vessels Of all
sizrs move upon it: here will | hold. II
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21
DUELs.

We have observed, with much regret,
the frequent instances of duels in our
country, aud even in our vicinity. II has
been remarked with much truth, that du-
cling does not import possession OF mag
uanimity among those concerned. we
have the pleasure to relate an anecdote o.
the great aud good WASHINGTON, winch
explains the definition Of true honour, as
applied to duelling, and which is most
consonant to greatness Of soul, real cour-
age and honour" Bait. Fatrief.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-21

All officers Of the army Of the Repub.
lie of Texas who are not otherwise order
ed, will without delay repair TO Head
Quarters. Those falling to comply will
be stricken from the rolls Of The army.
JAMES LONG, Com. in Chief.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
AN INDIAN WAR BREWING.

A letter (says the National lnteliigencer,)
from gentleman at Belle Point, on the Ar
kaDsaw, to another in this city, says, that the
Cherokee and Usage Indians are on The eve
Of another war. 1La, The Cherokees are the
sggressors, it is said, there is no doubt.
They had, within few days, stolen forty hor-
ses from the Osages and, in taking them
home, they killed four men, and wounded
several more. This mode of procedure is
locked upon by the Ossge nation as war
measure, and JUSTLY here arc a npmber of
the more northern Indians who arc urging
the Osages to war, and offer them assistance,
&c. 1t is said tha, Maj. Bradford, OF the
rife regiment, who eomdands a, Fort Smith,
sent woid to lkeu, il ihero was a wsr to be
carried on, he must have hand in it, and
that they must and should suspend hos,iliIies
until they heard from him. He was to hold
council with them in few days.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
SEPARATION OF MAINE.

The bill on this subject, with the few i'm
material amendments already noticed in our
paper, has passed both branches Of the legis-
la,ure, and been approved OF by the Governor
and Council. The Town Meetings, for TEX
ing the Que stion, in Maine, ere to be holden
on the 26th of July; and their returns of
votes 10 be made to the Secietary's Odice be-
fore The A,h Monday Of Augustus.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
CoMMUNICITZON.

Much has been said about tho Come ciicut
" stand.up law" II has been styled the Off
spring Of federal policy, Of aristoc' atical prin
cipes and oppression. 1t was evidently de.
signed tor deterring the laborer from freely
voting his sentiments--to give the rich great
er inhue0ce, and 10 M naintain the policy Of the
then state rulers. Blu, what shall We say re-
specling our own law relative to proxing-
whore The elec,ot Is obliged to write his name
at full length on the prox Let the friends
OF the present order of things in this state an
swer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

~ We have received q communication
from q highly respected correspondent in
South h-kiogstown, relative to the character
and conduct Of certain ,own-oflicers in that
town, and in relation TO the conduct of a Ger.
tain greaf man towards late justice of the
peace. But as We are not in possession Of
evidence on the subject, We must decline In
curing the responsibility Of making the pub.
licGtion.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

We are grati6ed in hearing that the pious
and eloquent ELIzABETH WALKxR, an emil
nsnt preacher among Friends, has appointed
a meeting to be held this afternoon, at ,be
Friends Meeting House in this town, ct s
o'clock and that an invitation has been Civ
on to the legislature, ~ well as general in
yitation 10 the Inhabitants 10 sttend.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

A report, which We hope and trust is with.
out foundation, Of the des,h of the President
OF the United States, was received in town
on Monday last, by packet from New.york.
If there was any truth in the story, VIC should
probably, ere this, have received it through
some other channel.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
NEWPORT.
WEDNESDAY,, JUxs 90, 1919.

The legislature OF this state commenced MS
June session in this iowa yesterday, No bu-
siness Of public nature has yet been trans
acted.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

The anniversary of American Indepen-
dence, we learn, will be celebrated with the
customary eciat, in various parts OF the Unit
ed States. In our town, there will be great
display of - - - - - -
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

with $50 men, occupied fort, which ,hsy
defended with great gallsntry, and received
an honorable exploitation, 70 be sent to the
British islands. The prisoners, wounded,S SIC.
were sent to Panama. The Regal troops
sustained very liile loss.-The victorious
General was about to remove. from Porto
BelIo TO Cbargas and Panama, TO rest his
troops. The surprise was complete, M'Gre-
cor having no videts nor Pique,s. OF those
sent to Panama, we're 73 officers, most of
whom had served at Waterloo. Immediately
alter the victory, General Hore issued a Pro-
clamstion, permitting such as were hands
craftsmen amsng the prisoners to follow their
business in the country, aud treated all The
prisoners with the utmost humanity.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
HAIL STORM.

On the afternoon of Saturday last, the viii
lage Of Fall River and its vicinity were visited
with a violent hsil.storn, accompanied by
very heavy shower of rain. thunder and light
ming. Almost all the glass to the southwsrd
and westward Of the buildings was broken.
IN some houses, two thirds oi all the glass
was broken, and the corn and Epglish grain
was very much injured. Such was the size
and violence Of the hail, that il broke twigs
and but,onwood balls from trees. The cir
cumference of.one OF the baiistones, measued
after the storm was over, was four inches and
q half, and many of tho larges, were Of tho
size OF small hens eggs. Duration Of the
hail storm about s minutes--its extent not
ascertained. Troy (Mass.. >. June 81.
The capture of Nc Gregor is confirmed,
and, altogether, We deem II most Disgrace
full defeat--not only because he was cap
tured by the Royalisis,but was shsmeiully sur
priced in bed, x his army partly asleep. That
a force employed upon a hazardous service,
like McGregor's should not be always on tho
wsch, and always prepared against surprize,
is really astonishing. To be defeated in reg
olar battle, after a steady resistance, is
the fate Of war, but to be asleep on ones
f. post, and to be caught by sleepy enemy, siso,
admits Of no excuse. We trust that the Pa
sriots will be more awake in future.-N. .ddv.
900 Mo:o:-~
More Hon verifed"-Under this head
the Editor of the Weekly Rtgisfer, reminds
his readers that he had lately predicted that,
before Tho next meeting of Congress, -four
would be sold st IS per barrel, and cotton at
Is cents per lb. snd adds" both of these
articles are below the minimum we expected.
Flour has been sold at 81 IS in Baltimore,
and cotton at ls cents in South. Caroline"
These. however, are not considered as fair an
established prices.
--:o:Es:o:---
Md DOGS.
Four persons have recently been bit by mad
dogs in New.York, and arc DOW under
course Of medicine.
All the dogs found in tho streets OF Phi'a.
adelphia are ordered to be killed.
--o:sx:o--
DEFEAT OF MCREGOR.
Authentick particulars Of the defeat Of NJ
Gregor, at Porto Bello, have been received,
via Jsmsics and Hsvsns. They do DOT vary
essentially from the 6rst accounts received
General Hore commanded the Spanish forces,
which amsun,ed to about 100 men, who, by
forced and secret marches from Panama, sur-
prised MGreeor and his veterans, st day.
break, in storm, on the morning Of April
50. Some Of the losurgent troops were on
on the public square, psrsding, under Colonel
O'Hsrs, but they we're routed, and their COM
msnder morsslly wounded; he died two days
aftsr.- General M'Gregor was in bed, but
was notified Of the attack, made flying leap
from . chamber windoV, end made his co
cape, BY swimming on board bis aosilIs, which
siso escaped. Den Lopez, whom M'Grego'
had sppoinsed to be Covesnor Of Porto BelIo,
was allied IN HE couch aud about eighty
Others we're cut 70 pieces By the victorious
Spsnisrds, among whom were Colonel Tol.
fion snd Liepsensnt sempls. celsael Ratey,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
COM. PERRY's SQUADRON.

A Norfolk paper, OF June u, says" The
U. s. ship John Adams, under the command
OF Com. Perry, is at anchor in Lynnhssen
Bay.--The John Adams is expected to sais
this day on cruise, with sealed orders, sGd
will be joined off the coast by the Ontario,
ftom New.Yoik end tho Constellation and
Peacock, now Citing at Gospors, are to FOL-
low as soon as they can bo got ready. The
squadron, when united, is to be commanded
by Com. Perry, who will then hoist his broad
pendant on board the Constellation
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.

y AS<@~~HN1~5HH y
The legislature of this State, alter ses-
sion of - days, in which they have consider
ed variety of important subjects OF legisla-
tion, besides the arduous and difficult one,
relating TO the Separation oi Maine, and pas
sing sixty eight acts, were prerogued, on
Saturday last, to the second Wednesday in
Jan. next. In no debate, which has occurred,
during this session, have we noticed The least
degree of party feeling or political animosity.
Csndour, ingenuousness and urbanily have
characterised it's entire proceedings.
Bos. G0zette.1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

ftom New.York end tho Constellation and
Peacock, now Citing at Gospors, are to FOL-
low as soon as they can bo got ready. The
squadron, when united, is TO be commanded
by Com. Perry, who will then hoist bis broad
pendant on board the Constellation"
reinforcement Of frsofs in Canada.
The recent news from Canada, Of the eT-
pected arrival from Englsnd of eight regf.
ments Of infantry, one Of cavalry, end pro-
porticnsl addition TO tho marines end seamea
on the lakes, has excited some alarm bus
we think without any reasonable cause. On
this subject, paper remarks" These troops
may have been transported across tho Ailan.
tic 10 be out of the way in Hnglaud, or 10 10
in the wsy in Upper Canada. The British
government msy have divers motives for this
disposition Of its forces, without tho least re-
ference to tho existing relations between the.
government and this Ii is far from impros
bable that the real cause CT the moven en-.
may be traced to the revolutionary symptoms
which have, Of late, appeared in the upper
province, and may have been thought s,ffi.
ciently serious TO require the presence OF
military force"
A Spanish feet, from Navens, under con-
voy Of the Sabine frigate, has arrived st Ca
diz, with eight millions of dollars, and great
amount Of merchandise.
The Bank of Hudson, after suffering a
gradual consun piion, has at length stopped
payment, end very fairly shut up shop.
During the last week, the keel Of a ~ euu-
ship wss laid At the Navy Yard, in the bar.
bour Of Portsmouth,.
The forty.fourth anniversary Of the mem.
orable battle Of Bunker.IiiiI, was observed at
Chsrlestowp, (Aiass.) on Thursday with mill
taTy honers, BY several Of the independent
coDpsnies.
In The House Of Lords IRE iith of May,
Lord Lausdewn moved for copies Of oil COM
muoies,ions which had psssed between the
English government end the Government Of
the United Stssess respecting tho conduc, of
! the American force in the Floridss, snd more
particularly respecting the trial and execu-
ton Of Two British susjeess By order Of The
American general Jackson Lord Liverpool
in reply ssid, that the eession Of the Flosidss
BY Spain vss subject which The Enelish
government had nothing 10 do vish-Spsin
hsyins right 70 eeds sny part Of her pos.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23
SAVANNAH Nav %.

SAvANNAH May 90.
The following summary OF domestic and
foreign intelligence has been obligingly CON,
municatcd, through the medium Of the Post
Office, but we cannot youch for its correct
ness--Ed. Georgion.,
II narrow eseahe "A gentleman while
walking down Bay street, last night struck
his head violently against o tree--fortunately
trcc received no ma,erial injury.
4 lucky eseohe "A Dandy fell into tho
firo on Tuesday night, and being unable TO
rise, HE head was entirely consumed.-lucki.
ly there was nothing in i OF value.
1iischieVous trick The Militia, while on
parade, are in the habit of alarming the city
by the terrible cry Of SIRE I" which is fol-
lowed by yolley of muske,ry. 0rLet the
Police look to this.
Il angular fact Ill is credibly reported
that several OF the city watch were seen yak
ing the streets and apparently wide apoke, at
the late hour Of l2 O'Clock last night This
uncommon instance of vigilance deserves the
attention Of tho Council.
II grand invention "A curious two " heel
cd vehicle, called tho Velocipedo, has been
invented, which is propelled by Joek-osses in
stead Of horses. This is truly an ago Of in
vention
# angular P1eemeaon I'VE ore inform.
ed by gentlemen Of undoub,cd veracity, that
our friend Borachio Bibler, was detected last
Sunday perfectly sober He is said 10 have
been reduced 20 this situation by dose Of
medicine Luckily, this alarming state of
sobrey vas but temporary, and, as he has
been dronk ever since, he 10 consitlared out
Of danger.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

A prussisn officer, who shot another Of
6cer, at Berlin, In duel, was condemned 70
20 years imprisonment one Of his seconds
to 5, end another TO years imPsiscumsnE
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-23

On Tuesday an inquest vas held on the
body Of John Meekinss boy about IL years
Of age, who met his death on Monday night
by excessive crushing, going into the gallery
Of Sadler's Wells Theatre. The dccessed
was the only child of poor tlissbled man, q
weaver, residing in Spitsl6slds. The deeess-
cd was the chief soppert Of his parents; be
was close At work all day on Monday, and 10
the evening his mother (st hissequest) gave
him is.9d. TO 20 to Ssdler's Wells Theatre.
Verdict, died from sufFccasion.- Eel. hener.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-08
PRovfDENTIAL ESCAPE,

On Tuesday last, as the steam boat Que
beck was weighing her anchor at Three
Rivers, preparatory to her departure for
this city, boat came alongside filed with
passengers, and amongst others, MIR. nou.
ret, notary public, his lady aud daughter.
At this moment the Quebec anchor unlor-
tunateIy came home-she drifted against
brig which was lying there at anchor
the boat was crushed between the two yes
sells, and the passengers precipiiated
into the river. All of them were immedi-
ately rescued from their perilous situation
by the exertions OF the Quebec's crew. ex-
cept Miss Doucet, who was carried away
by the current, and would have undoubt-
edly persisted but for the presence Of mind
and intrepidity Of Mr.. Rodgers of the U.
States Navy. PerceiyDg her danger. he.
aided by capt. Hull, Of the Quebec, low :
cred the boat from her stern, sprung in o
it-and, finding that The young lady b d
drifled too t.r to be overaken by the Loa,
guided by himself only, plunged into the
water and brought her safe aboard. Toe