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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
Dissolution.

THE Partnership of C. S. WINANs
II and EDWARD GRIFFITH, under the
firm of C. S. WINANS 81 Co. was dis
solved on the first instant, by mutual con
sent. ALI persons indebted are requested
to call and make payment to c. 5. WI,
MANS. Those indebted on book account
who cannot make immediate payment, it
is expected will call and give their notes,
in order that the partners may close the
concern. Those, 10 like manner, who
have demands, will please present them as
above for examination, and if correct they
will be paid.
EDWARD GRIFFITH.
B. The undersigned will carry on
business at the old stand, on bis own ill.,
dividual account.
EIiz. Town, April 10, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

Died, at Lanark, 10 Scotland, on the
same day, William Douglas aid his wife.
They were born within the same hour,
both baptised together in the same church,
and have never since been separated. AT
the age of 10 they were married with the
consent of their relatives, in the church
where they had been baptised. They had
experienced no iuGrmity during the course
of their long life, and died at the age Of
100 years, reposing together in the old
marriage bed, and were inferred in the
same grave beneath the baptismal font,
where they had presented themselves to-
gether in the preceding century.
Month. Mag.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
MChance,y, Wezv-Jersey.

Ae>'s'eseCC' 81 'Ce0 01f oCJ'
Between 'oHs M MAnsH complt F On Bill to
SAMUEL s BAnRoS and SUSAN
his wife. Defendants April 6, 1919.
TPON opening the matter this day to
- the Court, by William Chetwood,
solicitor, and of counsel with the com
plainant, and it appearing to the Courl
that the object Of the compartments bill
is to foreclose the equity of redemption of
and in a certain plantation aud tract of
land, situate in the township of Wood
bridge, in the county of Middlesex, and
state of New-Jersey, TO secure the pay
ment of nine thousand dollars, with in
lterest-that process Of subpoena hath been
issued and returned into this Court, but
that the said defendants have withdrawn
themselves out of the jurisdiction of this
Court, and cannot be found upon due en-
quiry, SO as to be served with process
II is ordered by the Court that the said
Samuel S. Barron, and Susan his wife,
do cause their appearance to be entered
in this suit on or before the second Tues
day of July next, or that the said bill be
taken as confessed as against the said de-
PENDANTS, and that the decree of this Court
be rendered accordingly, the complainant
giving notice and making publication Of
this order, agreeably to the statute in
such case made aud provided.
/. II. WILLIAMSON, Chaac.
A true copy,
WILLIAM HYER, Clerk.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
For Sale,

A NEGRO MAN aud his wife, with
IN male child upwards of two years
old. They are all stout and healthy.
The man is an excellent hand in a brick.
yard, and understands all kinds Of farming
well. The woman is good cook, and
well acquainted with every species Of
house work. They are sober, and / BE-
lieve perfectly honest. Any person wish
ing to purchase either or all of The above
servants, may know the terms by apply.
ing to the subscriber, where they can be
seen. JOHN CHETWOOD.
Eliz. Town, March 80, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
NOTICE..

A LII persons indebted to the estate Of
"a WILLIAM w. SMITH, deceased,
are requested to make immediate payment
and all having demands against said es-
tate are also requested to present their
accounts for examination without delay,t to
OLIVER huffman, agent,
PHEBE SMITH, Administratrir.
Els. Torn, Jan. Is, 1919 re
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

If luxury, by becoming universal, in
creases the wealth of the community, the
ants of each individual are also
multiplied; and though the merchant re-
ceives more for his commodities, the de-
mands of his family, and the frequent in
solvency of his connections, leave him in
worse situation than when frugality and
moral honesty were more prevalent.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
MllLlLlNlalRW STORE

&S2S& .@z1@zlsAN s2a1sS = y = SGS5lz
TO the corner house lately occupied by
Doctor BOYD, in Water-street, few doors
east of the Post Oflice-where she carries
on her business, in its various branches !;
10 addition to which, she keeps all assert
ment of FANCY GOODS, such as Silks,
Muslins, Laces, Shawls, &c. &c. suita-
Bile for the season
Els. Tom, April 20, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

Excessive indulgence breeds thou
sand bodily pains and mental iBfirmities |;
even when it does not proceed TO what
are called criminal qualifications, capri
cious humours and unreasonable wishes
haunt that breast whose desires centre in
seIf-eDjoyment.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
REMOVAL.
David Burrows
ND EspECrFULLY informs his friends and
IA the public, that he now carries on the
Tailoring Business,

in the building lately occupied by Halsey
q; Sites, nearly opposite the Presbyterian
Westinghouse, where all orders in the
above line Of business will be thankfully
received and promptly executed.
All persons indebted TO the subscriber
are requested to call and settle their ac-
counts. DAVID BURROWS.
Eliz. Town, April 9, 1919.
N. B. Wantedas an Apprentice
to the above business, Lad Ia OF 5
years of age, who can come well recon-
mended.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

fish flakes at Windmill Point, he was d.
lecled by has employer to go tor jack
ass which was in the adjoining field; when
Dowst got him TO the partition lence, be-
ing in rather a lazy mood, TO save himself
the trouble Of letting down the bars, ne
took the beast and lifted him over and
then got upon his back, and rode him 10
the place where he was 10 be employed.
He once raised from the ground the an
Choir of the prize ship Rockhampton,
which weighed 100, and which iour
men immediately before had endeavoured
in vain TO lift, upoa bet. Being at Bill
boa, last war, in privateer, an English
vessel came in, which had in its crew q
protested bully, who was challenging
every one TO combat, and hearing Of
Dowst, sent a particular challenge to him:
they met, and the Engishmau, who was
superior 10 our Sampson in The art Of box
ing, Knocked him down three times and
The last time twisted his fingers into his
hair to gouge him, when Dowst gave him
blow upon his arm which broke it, and
with another blow he broke three of the
bully ribs, who it was said died of his
wounds. Dowst, with bis amazing strength,
was remarkably good natured, aud tender
in his feelings, aud rather Of an indolent
habit but when he was reused to anger,
or exertions, his efforts were irresistible.
He enjoyed through life large share OF
health. For three months previous to his
death he had been afflicted with the
dropsy, but appeared to have been re-
covered and the last day of his life he
walked abroad the greater part OF the day,
according TO his usual custom but the
next morning his wife found him dead in
his bed. Salem Gasette.
To The Editor ofthc ". FL Sentiael.-I
heard the following auecdote of the vete-
ran General Stark related by cotempo-
rary officer.-At the battle of Benning-
ton, when the armies were about 10 COM
mence the engagement, the British Col.
Baum addressed a speech TO his troops
them to contend valiantly with
The enemy, who in their white frocks
were 10 view before them, representing
them as the owners of the soil, who would
fight hard to defend it. General Stark adj
dressed bis men in the following laconic
speech. every word of which indicates
he determined bravery Of this hardy A.
nerican.-" My Boys! you see those
red coats yopder? They must fall into
BUR hands in fifteen minutes, or-Molly
Stark is a widow y
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04
Office.

NEISs PHEBE CRANE would III
w form her friends and the public,
that she has removed her
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

Degrees Of comparisOn.--An Irishman
meeting an acquaintance, thus accosiea
him !: f" Ali my dear, who do you think
you have been just speaking to Your old
friend, Patrick; faith, and he has grown
SO thin, / hardly knew him: to be sure
you are thin, and am thin, but he as
thinner than both Of as PIT together"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

MutabiIity of purpose is the ruin OF
children. Parents or instructors ought
never to be teGsed out of their determi-
nations. they think fit to alter their
plans the change should not even appear
to be the consequence of importantly. II
a child can once obtain its objects by cry
ing, it will be sure to repeat the experi-
ment, and be in great danger OF ruin from
indulgence.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

Two Dandies running against each
other, " | hope" (says one 10 the other
you are not hurt" 81 (said the other
sincerely hope yon are not hurt" Inc
deuce coufound you both, (cried an irish
basket woman,) two puffs Of wind might a.
we'll meet with bruise as two such not
lon atomies as you are hurt one another.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-04

The Question Answered-A certain
sage observer of men and manners, being
asked, what is happiness /? replied, The
substance Of all books on that subject, and
of all the inquiries, and experience Of
searehers after happiness, was, TO LOVE
AND BE BELOVED"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
MADAME CATALASI.


Ithaving been reported that this celebra-
tedsinger was native OF the town of Mag
debu1g, she has addressed the following let
ter on the subject, TO the editor Of Berlin
Journal: Berlin, Oct. 8.
SR,-l beg you TO make known through
tue medium of your Journal, for the only and
last time, that have not the honor Of being
born at Msgdeburg. and that have no re-
lationship whatever with the family OF
Schuefer. as has been publicly announced.
4" / was born al Sinigaglia, Italy, in which
town | am happy to say still reside my ia
ther, mother, and hume rous family, we'll
known in Italy, bearing the name Of Gaia
lani. AT the age of seven, entered the
Convent OF ST. Lucia, at Cubic, Roman
state, where remained until was fourteen,
at which period determined to enter upon
musical career. Since nv debut, the (r,-
zeties Of Italy and all those of the countries
in which have resided, have said too much
about me and my stay with them, for it ever
to be necessary, that ! should Offer any evil
dence to prove what have stated.
~ avow that il is very painful to my feel
ings, 20 say that was not born in Germany.
ButAl an NO. \ German BY birth, shall be
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
ALARMING.

We understand that the escapes
the con,icts from the penitcnt!ary D.
become 50 frequent. that the most d''
gcrous and hardened rogucs care D
thing for a conviction if they are u
senr to that prison, saying they care
cape from the roads Whenever "
please. Several hare lately esa'
and Immediately perpctrated other r%
berries. In line, il appears that ID
prison has lost its terr0rs. We v"
that last week the police magls'rs'
made Il communication on the su'J'
10 The mayor and corporation, anc "
the grand jury have made prcscn's@,.
Oh the same subject, to the court oil !
neral sessions Of the peace.
". 7. C0lumt'aH
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
Charleston, Nor. GO.
FROM FRANCE.


The French ship Clarisse, arrived here
Yesterday, left HaYre on The 18th October.
No papers were received by her, but private
letters, with the perusal of which We have
been politely favored, mention that the har-
vest throughout France was most abundant,
ard that all was tranquil. The Ciayisse hav
ing been intended for the West Indies until
the day previous to sailing, brought very Few
letters for this city. The following extract
furnishes the latest quotations
Havre, Oct IL.
Since our last adyices, there has been
no change in our markets. The demand Tor
merchandise in general is by no means ami
mated, and quotations continue about the
same, with expectations Of a decline i'll most
articles of expectation. Coffee has already
declined little : Havana and Rio Janeiro is
now Ii. as to If SOC. in bond. Sugars are
more steady. Some Carolina Rice has been
sold at e6f SOC. per cwt. in bond. Tobac-
CO, Virginia 90 IGOR"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03

The following beautiful extract is II, !,
the Family Lectures. by MI
Stroat of Trcnton. N. J.
4 great portion of the wretchedn'.
which has SD often cinbittercd MARI,
life, am persuaded, has originate !
The negligence of rJacs. Cor"u ~,
happiness is thing of too fine a u,
lure to be handled roughly, it is a .,
si'ive plant, which will not bear t,I
the touch of unkindncss---a drn',]
flower, which Indifference will chm u
suspicion blast. 1t must be va"
With the showers of tender GDec'p'
expanded,with the glow Of atten'pn,s|
guarded by the impregnable barry,
mistaken confidence. Thus MAUI IN
lit will bloom with Fragrance IN e' N
season of life. and sweeten eve"
loneliness Of declining years.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03

1t appears from the following article,
which we copy from the Bermuda Gazette OF
The 9th inst. that the smoke which has been
so troublesome on our coast, has extended
itself TO that Island -
"The wind has prevailed at this place for
several days, very strongly from the west
ward, accompanied with some rain. Ihs
Islands have been enveloped in blueish
mist, which some say is smoke FROM the A
merican continent, whilst others conceive
II to be only the yapor exhaled from the Gulf
SIesm. There has been most certainly
strong scent Of smoke in our atmosphere, and
we pray God no genius Of modern date has
set the Atlantic Ocean on ire"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03

one all my life 10 nay hear, and mind, for the
kindnesses with which have been loaded in
this country, which will forever remain en-
craven upon my heart.
81 shall be infinitely obliged, Sir, by your
Insertion of my letter in your next number"
Signed ANGELICA CATALAN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-03
HENRY HUNT.

Our readers willIhnd IN subseqent columns
an extremely amusing account OF dialogue
between this renowned English radical re-
former and chief justice Abbot, in the court
of Kings Bench, Westminster. The 'tor-
bearance and good sense displayed by the
chief justice on the occasion reflect credit
upon him while our establishment, not less
than our admiration, is excited by the insre-
pidity, not TO say impudence, Of HuST.--
Perhaps more singular, bold and daring
genious than Mr.. Hunt, except Napoleon
Bonaparte, does not exist in the present age.
We approve the cause Of British Reform, OF
which he seems to be the champion but We
doubt whether he is safe leader. Eccen-
trio and violent men are not generally those
sterling patriots calculated to bear a nation
triurnphantly through the storms OF revoin-
tian. - FrGnklsn Gas.
Norfolk, No0. 90.
We learn from Capt Cooper, of the schr.
Lucy, that the fever at New Orleans was IA
pidly disappearing, and the inhabitants who
had removed, were returning to their homes.
When he left the city ION the LIST Now there
were no new cases Of fever business was
becoming brisk and freights improving.
Beacon.
Captain Driver, ofthe schr. Mary, informs
that the Venezuelan brig Brion, and schr.
Bellona, were cruizmg off St. Thomas when
ne sailed - lib.d.
Extract of letter to The editors, dated Pr.
Edward county, Va. Nov, IS.
" Tbs season is uncommonly dry, which,
by lowering the water course, locks up the
crops of wheat and tobacco, which are very
fine. The corn crop is extremely short"
Ibid.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
From the Franklin Gazette.
Extracts to the Editors, dated


"NEw-0RLRANs, Aug. 81.
Our city continues generally healthy
there have occurred some new cases o.
malignantiever among the shipping, steam
boats, and strangers. We have had much
rain, and the coolest summer thus far that
has been experienced for many years.
$ You have, no doubt, heard Of our ale
hurricane the force of the wind and SEQ
must have been very terrific ID about
two hours the water rose 20 feet perpep
dicularly, sweeping every thing before y,
All human skill aud knowledge awaited
nothing, A hurricane so early 10 the
season, and with such violence aud dura'
ton, is not recollected by the Oldest 10.
habitant; houses and trees, which haa
withstood storms for many years, were
totally destroyed and swept away. Up
wards of 100 human bodies have already
been inferred in space of 80 miles along
the coast. Carcasses of animals Of VAR
GUS descriptions. sea-fowl and fish, llDe
The shore; il appears literally to have
been a war Of elements, for the feathered
and finny tribes appear to have suffered
as much as man and beast.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
WAsH1NaToN Cry. Sept. is.

Letters received in this city state, that
the troops composing the yellow StOu
expedition will not proceed higher up the
Missouri than the Council Bluffs this sea.
son, where they will take up winter quar-
tiers. This is as high as they were ez.
pected to 60.
Sept. %.
Letters have been received 10 this city
from officers on board the United States
frigate Congress, Capt. j. ID. Henley, oil
as late date as the 18th July. The frigas'
arrived at Rio Janeiro on the Sd, after i
pleasant passage of 46 days from Cape
Henry. The Minister (Mr. Graham) add
bis family had been landed, and they Is
we'll as the officers and crew, were in good
health. The letters speak rather unf-
vourably Of the apparent disposition Of
he people at Rio Janeiro to the Amer.
cans. The lower class of the people /,
represented as being 10 miserable stale,
wandering about the streets idle and un.
employed. Assassinations are said tote
by no means uncommon, which is notur
natural in such state of society.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
Extract Of letter to the Editor Of As
baltimore Patriot, dated ?

NEw-ORLEANs, Aug. IL.
This city is at present very unhealthy
the yellow fever RACES with considerabk
violence amongst the shipping and love-
parts of the city-25 or 80 are dailyirl
TERED. This is certainly one of the flk
lest. and in many respects the mot
wretcbed hole in the universe. SundsT
the principal day Of amusement, whenw
have gambling tables, negro dances, ADD
the like in full motion. The soil hereb
SO moist and wet, that by digging bok
three or four feet in few minutes it will
be nearly filed with water. The graves
being dug in anticipation, are always about
half full. and you will see people CARR
ing large stones TO the grave yard to sick
the coffin. After the bodies have laida|
few months, they are taken up and burn,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
RALEleH, nv. CD Sept. II.

attempts to Rob the Mail Stage.-TwI
attempts to rob the passengers, if Dot The
mail, we're made on Sunday night Ias,
between Warrenton and Louisburg. The
first was by boy and two men, (negroel
the boy being discovered in the act ii
cutting the straps which secured The bag
gage behind. The latter by single black
man, who was mounted behind--a young
gentleman, passenger, beheid bin, and
reaching round. aimed blow at him with
his dirk, upon which the fellow leaped
off and dashed into the wood at the side
Of the road.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
CHILLIcoTHE. Sen, >

CHiLLicoTHE, Sept. 8.
A letter from Indiana, TO the editor !,
the Weekly Register, alluding 10 n.
Harmonists,. under the charge Of NJ,
Rapp, says, "This society goes on win
great success, and manufactures almos
every thing" The same letter also T.
forms, that large company Of Eui,ca
pal Methodists have laid out a city On n.
Wabash, opposite TO White Rivera 6ns,
seat. They call It "Mount CARMEL
The lots appear TO be well disposed d
and the prices are fixed; the highest It
$3.50, the lowest at $50, payable ID lou,
instruments: the purchasers are obligated
to build house on each lot Of CERTAIN
description, within three years. The lot,
sold amount to 240, and about 40 house,
are already built. This city commenced
six months ago.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28
CINCINNATI, Sept. !,

OINOINNAII3 DcPl I, \
Great Fire al Maysviiie. We lean
with extreme regret, that considerable
part Of Maysville was consumed by frsI
on Friday night last. IL commenced Al
the upper end Of Front street, about mid.
night, and was not exiinguished until after
daylight the next morning. There were
we understand, above a dozen houses de-
stroyed, among them the Post Office.
What the loss is estimated at we have ua
heard: il must, however, be very heavy
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28

treaty is said 10 be, to form check upon
the ambition Of Russia, aud to interpose
Persia as barrier against any designs
which Russia may hereafter mediate up
on India.-Sun.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-09-28

foregoing declaration--we therefore u,on.
ise that we will adhere 10 it ourselves s SS'
that we will recommend it to Others ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-17

barpies OF greckers returned to us,and con-
tinued conveying away sugar. The brig
being still tight, it stimulated US to perse-
we're, and in about an hour she was again
afoat She was then taken within the reef,
where we came to anchor at halt past
o'clock. in about 8 faihoms water. No
thing but the astonishing strength of this
fine little brig saved her and her cargo !;
the oldest sailors aboard were astonished,
and the wreckers sadly disappointed-the
sailors swearing she was made of cast IRON
The principal harm we sustained was in
unshipping our rudder. We lay there that
afternoon and night and the succeeding day
got the vessel ready for sea. The next
morning. the 3lst, being ready to depart,
we required of the wreckers the proper
ton of The cargo they had saved, which,
under the agreement they haG made, did
not belong to them-but the paltry villains,
basely taking advantage of our unarned
and dependent situation. and, in violation
Of every feeling which should inhabit the
heart of christian, and to the miserable
disgrace of the proud British flag, de-
handed all the cargo they had taken out.
"Reminiscences, threats and persuasions
were in VAN: thsy persisted il their meta
rious intent, and bore away with their
spoil. We had hardly enough left in the
brig to ballast her; but trusting that He who
protected midst the horrors of the morning
ofthe 29th. would not now lose sight of us,
we once more bent our course Tor New
York.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-17
Died.

On Thursday last, at the house OF his mo-
tber Sarah Gather, Elkridge. Ana Arun lei
CIV. Md. Mr.. John Gather. SilversmItb, a
a respectable and industrious resident OF
this CITY. He bad a long struggle with
pulmonary complaint, which he endeavor'
ed to remove by w. India voyage but
only temporary relief was experienced