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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
From he Washington City Guzetie.
NATIONAL FINANCES.


A sort OF semi-ofiical expose of the
condition of our national financial con-
Germs, for the last quarter, accompanied by
some remarks respecting the payment OF
the Louisiana stock. on that portion, re-
deemable on the 2lst of October next. has
been given to the public in the George
town Messenger, of last Saturday. 1t fur
nishes, with an air of cohfi tence, many
facts, which must be interesting 10 the ma :
ton at large, though with what portion of
prudence we Will not pretend TO say, as
premature statements on a subject so hc-
ke as finance. must always be received
with caution extracts follow
Receipts arising from The Customs.
The receipts into the Treasury during
the present year, though they have fallen
snort of The amount which ought to have
been paid, have nevertheless, exceeded
the general expectation. From the Gus
toms alone, the nett sum paid into the trea-
sury during the Test quarter falls very
little short of sic millions Of doilars-ey-
ceeding, by one million six hundred thou
sand dollars, the amount received from the
same source during the preceding quar-
ter. Yet, in no instance, has any severity
been resorled to in the collection. The in
diligence granted, has indeed, been consi-
derable, but in every case where further
time was allowed, additional security has
been obtained"
Receipts arising from, the sale Of Public
Lands,
"The nett SUM- paid into the Treasury
during the last quarter from the Public
Lands, exceeded one million one hundred
thousand doliars-besides large amount
of Mississippi stock, received for lands in
Mississippi and Alabama.
" The whole of the nett receipts into
the treasury for The half year ending on the
3oth June last, may be stated as follows
From the Customs Slo, $4,000
- Pu'iIC Lands 1898 700
- Miscellaneous source 927, 200
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
EXTRAORDINARY VISITATION.

Aletter from Green Bay, Michigan Ter
ritory, TO gentleman in this city, dated
July I9, 1919, gives the following very Gu
riOus account OF the visitation OF that coun-
try by clouds of insects which will bear a
comparison with the swarms which here.
totore darkened the air of Egypt in their
flight: National Lntelt'gsncsr.
Within the last four or FIVE days tie
has appeared--a non. descript perhaps in
natural history-and covered the face OF
the whole earth, obscuring the sun, moon,
and stars. lwrie literally, and without
the least exaggeralicn. The heavens are
darkened by them, as in densely cloud,
day as far as the eye can discern, they
fill the air, in every direction, as closely as
thick swarm of bees. Cornhelds, &c. are
Frustrated with the clouds that settle upon
them trees are covered, and the branches
bent and broken down. The barracks
and buildings in the vicinity. at the ends
and sides not exposed 10 the sun. are en-
tirely black, the insects piled one upon
another. These creatures. with their
feelers, that pro,rude from head to tail, are
about three inches in length, slough their
skins, daily, it is said, by the inhabitants
here and, in performing this operation,
and in dying by millions every hour, IN
feet the atmosphere so that it becomes I'M
tit to breathe. Cattle, sw inc, and indians,
are SAID to feed and fatten upon them
The Frenchmen call them musqu,to hacks,
because they make their appearance when
musqui,os are most numerous. and, as Is
supposed. prey upon, and drive them a.
way. The Les themselves remain but six
OF seven days.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
St. Louis, (.Uissouri, august 4.
THE RAIN.

THE RAIN.
On Saturday and Sunday last the heavi-
est rain fell which has ever been witnessed
in this country. Ii fell necessarily for a.
bout thirty hours, during great part of
which 1t came down in torrents Travel
lers compared it to what they had seen
within the tropics during the fall Of the
equinoctial rains.
The deluge OF water has had the effect
of checking the fall of the Missouri and
Mississippi, and even set them to rising.
They have risen about feet since Sunday.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
By order,
HEALTH OFFICE, {
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HEALTH OFFICE,
Boston, Sept. 9.
Whereas it appears to tins board, that
maignan, and contagious disease is preva-
lent in the city of BALTIMORE, therefore,
Ordered, that all vessels arriving at this
port from the port OF Baltimore, shall first
anchor on the quarantine ground, where
they shall remain until they have been ex-
amned by the principal or assistant Ply
sician. and obtained permission from said
physicians. the committee on quarantine,
OF island keeper, TO proceed 10 the inner
harbor. And the secretary of this board is
directed to cause this OF erto be publish
ed in the papers printing the rules and or
ders OF this board, for the information Of
the public.
Published by order of the board of health,
JAS. ROBINSON. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
Cincinnati, .4ueust 81.

A storm of lightning and thunder visited
our city on Monday last. The lightning
struck on several places: Two MN, John
Barrett OF this place, and Mr.. Noble, OF
COLUMBUS, were killed.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
rb. return, from North .roifn. are now

complete, and the first of the two following
columns exhibits the names of the members
elect.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
MAYORS OFFICE.

September 6, 1919.
Report of interments for the last "a hours
ending this morning at sunrise:
II of the following diseases:
East fthe fatts,
Bilious (*maiignant 2
Cholera Morbus 3
Still-bom
Consumption
Hest 9fthe Falls,
Whoopmg Cough
Cholera Morbus
Total III
DE- y REIEARE Qoc'ru
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
Baltimore, Sept. s.

Baltimore, Sept o.
We yesterday stated, on the authority of
the Patriot, that 90 new cases of fever had
been reported for the "a hours ending on
the morning OF Monday last. The state
ment was incorrect-it should have been
10. An unintentonal error'ofthis nature.
will at all times afford US qualification in
rectifying-as it will serve in some mea-
sure 10 allay the excitement produced al
home and abroad, in relation to the sup
posed increase of fever tor that day. For
the "a hours ending yesterday morning,
only 10 new cases are known to have oc-
cured. Although there is a decrease of
ney cuses. it will be seen by reference TO
the list of interments, there is an increase
of deaths by the malignant fever.
Telegraph.
Baltimore, September 7.
Total number of deaths for the last
week ending Monday morning at sunrise {;
Adults ~
Children 81
81
20 deaths of malignant fever East Of the
Falls.
death OF malignant fever West of the
Falls. --6l from other diseases.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
HEALTH OFFICE,

HEAL II Or lSE,
Baltimore, September 5, 1919.
Report of inlerments for the last "a hours
ending this morning at sunrise:
Total ID, OF the following diseases:
East o the Falls,
Bilious *malignant) 4
Cholera Mcrbus 2
Still born
Consumption
Hest Of the Falls,
Cholera Morbus 3
Modification Il
Inflammation Of the brain ]
Total l3
By order, +. RElGARI, Secry'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09

A severe shock of an earthquake, ac-
companlsd with an explosion as loud as
that of cannon, was felt al the village OF
st. Andrews, in Lower Canada, on Sun
day the fifteenth instant.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09

and 6 per cent. premium dollars, g per
cent premium business Hull no freights.
TErtract ola letter to S. ToplE, dated
Gibraltar, July 92.
"General O'Donnel has received the
order of Charles Sd, and been appointed
Knight Grand Cross. Every thing is now
quiet at Ca1iz. The expedition for South
.Ameraca IS abandoned
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
18th Congress.

18th Congress. 18th Congress.
Jesse Slocumb, Jesse Slocumb,
Lemuel Sawyer, Lenuel Sawyer.
Thomas H. Hall, Thomas Fl. Hall,
Charles Hooks, James Owen,
H. G. Burton, Jos, H. Bryan,
John Culpepper, James Stewart.
J. S. Smith, J. S. Smith,
Weldon Edwards, Weldon Edwards,
Thomas Settle, Thomas Settle,
William Davidson, William Davidson,
Lewis Williams, Lewis Williams,
Charles Fisher, Charles Fisher,
Felix Walker, Felix Walker.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09

Philadelphia, Sept. 6,
Eighty-six persons, the greater number
children. were buried in this city lastweek.
A case of death yesterday gave rise to
rumor, that it was occasioned by Toe yell
low fever. On inquiry at the Board OF
Health, we find that Drs. Parish and Grit
ith, who attended the person. report it as
a case OF bilious fever.
DR. Smy,h's Specific against the contagion
of the Typbus, Jail and Yellow Fe'ers,
and Plague.
i" Put some heated s.nd in small earihen
p'pkin; place a tea cup filled with hall
an ounce OF Vitriolic Acid when warmed
little, add to it half an ounce OF Purlhed
attire, in powder-stirring the mixture
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
BOARD OF HEALTH.

BOARD OF HEALTH.
Charleston. Sept. ].
The board of health report for the last
twenty four hours, one new case of yell
low Fever. J. A. MILLER, Clerk.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17

the oppressed--to lend attention to the
recital Of her woes; and if they are found
grave, if they revolt humanity, to wrest
her from the power Of her oppressor. TO
leave her for ever inI the grieyous subjec-
ton to an unfeeling tyrant would be a
rigor insulting TO humanity be
crushing oppressed innocence-would
change grief into despair.
But, neither, shenld light causes suf-
flee TO slacken the puptial band, even to
authorize the Judgment of separation of
bodies and goods. There ought to be
weighty causes; excesses that revolt, mis-
fortunes that there is ground TO dread,
and which it is essential TO the order Of
society to prevent. III the husband has
insnlted by his RIGHTEOUSNESS under the
very eyes, as it were, of his wife; if he
has beaten her as slave !; if be has pub
licIy DETAINED her character in an im
portant point; if he has an odious and
disgusting habitude pF intemperance that
continually rends the heart, that unceas-
ingIy causes the. eyes meekness to over
flow, and threatens family penury and
beggary-these are causes that do occur !;
these are causes sufficient TO alarm and
interest society, and loudly call for a sys-
tenn of legal regulations to succor the
victim Tor it then becomes time 10 with.
draw her from the tulpitude and iuries Of
an unprincipled tyrsnt. Let the tribn-
nals be invested will. an almost unlimited
discretion 10 the separation Of the proper
lty, and one example Of some rigor towards
the depraved would be Of some efficacy
in society.
Ii would rarely happen that he might
not make his peace, and be substantially
lreinstated, upon satisfactory evidence Of
returning reason and virtue. But, in such
cases OF depravity, totally to rend asunder
the nuptial band, as 10 the aonuiling sys-
tem--to leave him free, with all his adj
vantages of fortune, 10 prosl again in So
ciety for fresh victims, would be nothing
less than giving premium to depravity--
that reward TO vice, which perhaps had
been the main spring Of its action: to ap-
prove The violation of civil aud moral OBJ
legation, instead Of furnishing it. If such
courses of procedure as the annnlling sys-
TEN fail sooner or later to demoralise a
people, all history must be fable. What
must be the feelings of youth Of sensi-
bility, arrived to the period OF reason and
reflection, to find his mother and father
the wife and husband9 different persons !?
him, unless the generality OF the case may
keep him 10 couDtenance. And what the
feelings of the second lot of offspring of
one of these ruptured marriages, at the
dishonour in which they find themselves
born It behoves legislators to respect the
feelings and guard the honour of the I'M.
born generations; to take care, as far as
in them lies, that the coming generations
be born in honour"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
ANTEDILUYIAN ANTIQUITIES,
AT MIDDLEToWN, NJ.

The township of Middletown is very
remarkable for the relics of animals and
things that may be conceived to have ex-
listed before the flood. For several years
the farmers have been in the practice of
enriching their lands with au earthly sub.
stance dug from the stratum which under
lays their arabic soil. This material they
call Mari. 1t is such an excellent fertili-
ger, that the thin, poor and exhausted
grounds of that region, have been, by
being properly dressed with il, rendered
as productive as those of the inland coun-
try, by the operation Of gypsum. Almost
every farm contains plentiful supply Of
this invaluable article; and on many, the
mari can be procured abundantly in the
several sections or fields of the same plan
tation. The inhabitants really possess the
means Of raising at pleasure the heaviest
crops; for their industry, with the aid OF
the mari, is rewarded with manifold in
crease.
Doctor Mitchill and Pierce, have lately
reconnoitered this interesting tract, aud
confirmed the accounts given Of the abun-
dant product in grass and grain, which
follows the application ofthis fossil manure.
The mari pits are replete with extraor-
binary things. Remains Of animals, either
extinct or not known to be alive, or not
found in these parts, constitute consid-
cradle part of the mari. None Of them
are petrifed, but all detached, and the
pieces are in various states of decomposi-
ton. according to their situations and
Qualities. Belemnites, five or six inches
long; Gryphites, pair of whose shells
weigh between six and seven pounds; a
small sort of zig-zag Oyster, not more
than an inch long; very distinct Teeth
of the famous animals of Maestreht, with
portions of the jaws annexed; several
species of CLANS and Cookies; bones be-
longing to Whales, or to some kind OF
cetoceous creatures; Teeth and Serte-
bra of Sharks; exceedingly curious Ba-
calites; are some of the animal remains,
which the proprietors find by penetrating
with the pick-axe and shovel, few Feet
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17

They discover also various tools and
implements, made by the hand of man,
Fragments of Clay Pipes for smoking,
have been repeatedly found. One of those
received by DIR. Mitchill from DIR. Rey-
uolds, is uncommonly curious, unusually
large, and nearly entire. 1t is even said
that metallic articles, such as buckles and
toDgs, have been, likewise, dug up out
Of the mari pits.
Bones, horns and teeth of land animals,
are mingled, in this tumble of materials
which the mari pits afford. The horn OF
IA Deer, the tooth of an Elephant, the
thigh Of Rhinoceros, and the fragments
of other skeletons not so well ascertained
as yet, show the admirable and unacount-
able association of heterogeneous substances
deposited here.
Such are some of the disclosures made
10 the beginning Of these investigations.
Every quarry that is opened, and every
load that is removed, promises new and
valuable additions. Thus, while the mari
pits afford agricultural wealth TO the pro-
prietors, they will furnish harvest equal
y abundant to the antiquary, the theolo-
gian, and the geologist.
1t is believed that the Belt or Zone
containing this mari, reaches from the
Hudson TO the Delaware, in direction
parallel with the other great formations
of North America, from N. E. to S. w.
II is thought to be from two TO five miles
wide, beginning at the base of the Never
sunk Hills, near Sandy Hook, and ending
between Bordentown and Burlington.
The disclosures hitherto made 10 this
region, may be considered as in their
commencement. There is a wide and iu-
wiling field for improvement, and such a
spirit of research has gone forth, that
there can be no doubt that both owners
and labourers will preserve for deliberate
examination, the rare and curious things
they may discovery. Z. Gas.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
100000
100000
100000
100000
S2s,ooo,oOo

" Now you may reason on this loss Of
%. ooo. 900 as you please.-It is as plain
as any simple sum 10 Pixies Arithmetic.
Let your writer in the National IntelIi-
gencer, under the signature of Member
Of Congress chew it. He appears to have
something of an ostrich's stomach, but |
doubt if he can digest this to his mind.
Sc The fall of real estate 10 Philadelphia
is alarming. In two years, if this goes
on not a bank 10 the union will pay S
per cent. per annum and we shall be SO
criupIed that il manufacturing should be
resorted to, we will not then in three years
be able to do what could now be done in J
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
From the Washington City Gazette.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Extract ofa letter from an intelligent Gen
tlemaa IN Philadelphia to has friend IN
this city.
Matters are going on worse and worse
here, while we are foolishly looking for
a remedy in the rise of Cotton in Europe,
bad crops in the moon, war with Sweden,
&c. Some little is said about retrench-
ment-those who kept 3 servants must
keep but one. But what are the poor
servants TO do, now no one wants them
When these servants, and other classes OF
the suffering poor, can be transferred from
unproductive to productive labors; then,
and not till then, will the nation grow rich.
AS TO our city of Washington-the
best thing to be done for it is TO establish
certain manufactures such as the Cloth,
Cotton, and Weaving Of stockings the
latter ought, now that there is duty Of
80 per cent on hosiery, to flourish among
you; and yet you have most valuable
one shut up 10 our city /; while the Glass
factory, which did SO much credit to
Washington, is not supported by our cap
italists and banks. You will sooner or
later see your error Oh these points. Look
at what the industrious New-England
people are doing in their cotton factories,
some of them are yielding them from Is
to 20 per cent. capital.
There has been in the city of Philadel-
phia for some years past, at least 5000 per-
sons unproductiyely employed, or in other
words, out of employ these, set TO man
ufacturing, would earn each at least So
per week, or $500 900 per annum. Of
late the hatters, harness makers, printers,
ioiners, smiths, shoe makers, type foun-
ders, &c. have been greatly reduced Z; so
much so that I am sure loss Of another
500 900 has been occasioned by their
want Of work. Thus million OF dollars
is lost to Philadelphia alone. Certainly
the state Of the labouring classes in other
parts of the United States will justify us
in calculating loss 10 the nation for their
want Of productive employment, OF at least
$40, 100000. Add TO this what is lost
on our agricultural produce, the farmer
not losing by time, but 10 price. and you
will find the calculation, when compared
with past years, to stand thus
Loss by fall on Cotton, 100000
on Bread Stufs, 100000
on Tobacco, 100000
on Labor, 100000
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
Oliver Pierce,
WATUslaNlAN4Ro

THO doors east Of the Post-O6ice, in
Water street,
MA ETURNS bis thanks for the en-
q enlargement he has received from
the public, and informs them, that, IN adj
-dition to his GOLD AND SILVER
WORK, of which be keeps constant
supply, he has silver and polished steel
SPECTACLES, and SPECTACLE
GLASSES which he fits to old frames,
and repairs them.
Warranted Gold and Silver WATCH.
ES, for sale as above.
All orders thankfully received, and
spunctually attended to.
ElisGbeth-Toavm, May !, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
IRON md BRASS
FOUNDRY

TWyHE subscriber, having enlarged his
FURNACE, will make any kind
Of IRON CASTINGS not exceeding
800 lbs. weight.
Also, BRASS, COPPER, and COM
POSITION CASTINGS, of any weight
at short notice.
THOMAS p. WALWORTH. +
Eds. Towa, May IL, 1919.
NIB. 100 sett WAGON BOXES,
of superior quality, for sale cheap.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
To be Sold,
1T PRITATE SALE,

8 A HOUSE and LOT OF LAND,
late the property Of EDWARD Fra
ZEE. situated in Washington-street, near
the Session House, now occupied by Mr.
Nc Farland.
All persons having unsettled accounts
with EDWARD FRAzEE, are request
ed 10 present them for examination and
.all persons indebted must make Immediate
payment.
BENJAMIN FRAzEE, 5 Ass's"sss'
~Eliz. Town, July IS, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY j. & E. SANDERSON,
THO doors south Of Rivers' City Tavern,
ELIzABETH-ToWN, Nj.

Terms Of Pubtieation-Two Dollars
per annum, payable half-yearly.
No paper will be discontinued until all
arrearages are paid.
Advertisements not exceeding square
inserted three weeks for One Dollar, and
continued for Twenty-Five Cents 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, 1819-08-17
INDUSTRY.


The absurd indulgence with which pa
rents anticipate every wish of their chill
dren often paves the way for their de-
struction, and entirely units them for re-
turning that affectionate care which is due
to the authors Of their being. How many
instances do We see Of the i'll effects Of
such misplaced kindness. BY supplying
children with ali the superiuiiies Of life,
we at once weaken the springs OF exertien,
aud induce habit OF Incidence fatal 10
future Improvement; for why should they
exert themselves to procure thai which is
ready at their call Virtuous habits Of
industry are nearly the same; aud since
these only are productive Of happiness,
it is Of the utmost importance to teach
the youthful mind that enjoyment and
dissatisfaction must be purchased BY la
Dor. Happy is the mao, who, early in
life, has been taught by experience The
blessed effects Of honest industry, aud the
inestimable value of time. Multiply time
by industry, and what is the result
Peace Of miod; the Innocent enjoyment
Of life, and every thing that can exalt
human nature.
By industry, must not be understood
to mean the incessant drudging pursuit af-
Ter sordid gain; have likewise reference
to mental industry the Improvement Of
that intellectual part of our existence
which elevates our view above this narrow
scene of things, and teaches us to soar TO
heaven.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-08-17
FROM THE POINT.

At past o'clock, A. NJ. in the Atalanta.
! past o'clock, Am. in the Ohve Branch.
] past 2 o'clock, in the Atalanta.
J past 4 o'clock, P. NJ. in the Sniff.
FROM NETWORK.
At O'Clock, A. NJ. in the Sauyf.
10 o'clock, A. NJ. iu the AtGtanta.
I O'clock, A. M. in the OLiUe Branch.
] past o'clock, P. M. in the Atdtanta.
On MONDAYS the ! past o'clock pas
sage from the Point, aud the 10 O'Clock
passage from New York, will be omitted.