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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
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MessrS. Editors,
The time is fast approaching when the
citizens of New-Jersey viii be called up
on TO exercise the important right of snf
lfrage, in the election OF members to rep
resent them in the Congress Of Tie United
States. On the principle which has been
acted on for several years, this matter has
already been settled BY the Contention.
which met some weeks since in Trenton.
/ This practice makes orr elections mere
farce, and is hostile 10 the liberties of the
Epeople, and virtually takes away one oil
their most important rights as freemeB.
Many Republicans earnestly Wish 10 see
an end put TO this practice. To effect
this desirable object, several electors
would venture to recommend To tie sup
port of their fellow citizens, for members
of Congress, tie following ticket. viz:
JOHN LINN, of Sussex.
LEWIS CONDICT, Of Morris.
JOHN RUTHERFORD. Of Bergen.
SAMUEI. r. S0UTHARD, of Hnni'a.
JOSEPH M'fLyAIN Of Burlington.
EPHRAIM BATEMAN, Of Cumberl'd.
In the above ticket, two Of the names OH
the Convention ticket are retained, viz.
Linn and Batfnaaa, because it is believed
that in addition to other reasons, they
ought 10 be reelected, especially for the
part they acted in the great Missouri
question. The other gentlemen recoa.
nended in the above ticket, are all men
lof acknowledged and tried Republican
principies-and moreover, they are doubt
less men OF superior Information to those
recommended by the Convention, and are
better qualified for the station, and will do
more honor to The state sending them.
Printers throughout the state are re-
specially requested TO publish The above
ticket and remarks, and oblige
A NUMBER OF ELECTORS.
Great Despafch.-A philadelphia pa
per states. that S350,0OO 10 foreign gold,
deposited ia the Mint for re-coinase on
Monday the 23d inst was coined into
half eagles on Tuesday, deposited in
Bank the same evening, aud forwarded on
Wednesday to Boston.
Destructive Fire A fire broke out on
Long Wharf, 10 New-Haven. on Thurs
day night last, by which 80 buildings
were laid in ashes.
We are informed, that on Tuesday
morning last, there was a considerable
fall Of snow at Albany and at Hartford,
The same day, there was thunder storm,
accompanied with hail.-N. 7. GAG.
On Sunday last, the three boys born by
Mrs. Pringle on the llth of September, at
No. 81 Nassan-street, were baptised in
the Scotch Presbyterian Church in Cedar
street. Their names are, George Wash
ington, John Jay and Alexander Hamil-
ton. AT the same time, the son of G. G..
Thorburn was baplised, by the name OF
James Monroe. Y. Com. Ado.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
Seasonabie Goods.
DIR. Davis

UNIFORMS the inhabitants Of Eliza
q 5eth-Town and its vicinity, that he
has just procured general assortment Of
fresh
DRUGS & NlIalD1 g1NIsS
which he will sell cheap for cash, at bis
shop opposite Oliver NUTTMAN, Esq's.
Dr. d. also offers bis PROFESSION
AL SERVICES to the inhabitants Of
the borough. Having testimonials from
one Of the first medical schools in this
country, he hopes 10 gain the confidence
of liberal publick, and share its pat
ronage
Elisabeth. Towa, Od. 81. 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
PMR @A1GTgpRo
ELIZABETH TOWM,
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 81, 1920.

Legistature.--In the preceding page
we have given sketch Of proceedings 10
the house Of Assembly up TO Friday, CO.
pied from the True American.
The following appointments we're made
10 joint-meeting on Friday, viz
Gouernor-Isaac III. Williamson.
Secretary Of State Daniel Coleman.
Inspectors Of The St1te Priscn-Ger-
shom Mott, Robert M'NeeIy, Evan Evans.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

f<llf~sSgS Soes,J 10 rIc so"vStI'P "s OuIuu,
adjoining lands Of Enos Woodruff Ste
phen Baker. and others, near Mr.. Moses
Bakers Mills.
Vendue TO begin at 2 o'clock, on the
premises, when conditions Of sale will be
made known, and attendance given by
the subscriber.
AMOS LYON.
Union, Oct. 80, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

The eastern papers contain accounts Of
the damage done by the late freshet. The
Connecticut, Merrimack, Kennebec, and
Androscogsin rivers we're swelled TO an
unusual height, and the injury done TO the
farms and roads OF, their borders, as well
as the loss Of bridges, mills, and private
buildings, have been very great. The
Merrimack rose 10 greater height than
has been known III 20 years. Among
other property destroyed are the mills OF
Judge Livermore, estimated at $4,000.
Vast quantities Of lumber were washed
down the Kennebec, together with large
numbers OF cattle and sheep, and many
of the mills aud bridges 10 the vicinity.
The roads 10 many places were rendered
impossible. The greatest damage is said
to have been done on the Androscoggin,
where the loss is estimated at Sl25,000.
N. Y american.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

weighed $50 lbs. and measured feet and
5 inches in circumference the otbes
weighed l25 lbs. and measured 6 feet.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
KEENE, IN. H.l Oct. 81.

Destructive Freshets. We learn that
the very heavy rain which fell on Sunday
aud Sunday night, has swollen the rivers
and streams al the northward, more than
has been known for many years--many
small bridges over the minor streams
emptying into the Connecticut have been
swept away-~mills injured, and mill dams
broken. The Connecticut rose very rap
idly twelve feet perpendicular. We hear
of one man being drowned at Charlestown
in attempting TO secure some logs name
u0known. Also man, his wife, and one
child, being drowned in attempting to
cross small bridge over creek 10
Springfield, near Cheshire bridge. The
bridge was mostly covered with water
the family were in wagon-aud the
wheels on one side ran over the end Of the
bridge and emptied the man, his wife aud
two children into the water. About an
hour after, one Of the children, an infant,
was found floating upon the surface, being
buoyed up by the quantity Of cloathing
in which it was wrapped. The child was
not expected TO survive, although when
found life remained. On the mountains
the rain must have been still more severe.
A gentleman in the stage informs US that
all the lower part of the town OF Montpe-
Tier was inundated, and eUsry bridge Oh
Onion river TO Burlington, was swept
away.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

Early Fall F7ood.-The Connecticut
River has been uncommonly high the last
week, occasioned by the rains on Monday
last aud the night following. The mead
ows have been more flooded than they
were by the last spring freshet, and We
are informed that great quantities OF corn,
apples, potatoes, &c. have been swept
away or destroyed, not only on the Con-
necticut river but on the smaller streams
that empty into it--much fall feed will
also be lost. II is said that the streams
10 the eastern part Of the state have moi
been so high for the last ten years. A
number Of bridges 10 that section are de-
stroyed, among which is Lovett's on the
road from Canterbury TO Norwich, stone
bridge over Trading Brook Cove, aud |
massy bridge between Norwich and New
London, Hartford pap.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

LATEST FROM ENGLAED.---Thef fast.
sailing vessels White Oak and Importer, which
arrlyedin New-York on Sunday last, the former
in %, and the latter in Of DAYS from I;ve,rl
have brought London papers to the Ali. and
Liverpool to the 9th inst. The following art;
cles are copied from the New-York Gazette Of
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

Mammoth Sguaskes. - Messrs. Abells
of Fredonia, Chautauque county. N. X
raised this season two squashes Of the fol-
lowing weights and dimensions, viz 4; one
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

Great Dsspafch.-A Pphiladelphia pa
per states. that S350,OOO 10 foreign gold
deposited ia the Mint for re-coinase on
Monday the 23d inst. was coined into
half eagles on Tuesday, deposited in
Bank the same evening, aud forwarded OIL
Wednesday to Boston.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-22
Declaration Of Independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .4meri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
iy for this publication. The designs, The
engravings Shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall al
ford evidence OF what our citizens have done
in politics and con do in art.
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving viii
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tional publication. The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the Official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors.
to have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, sc. color
ed by one Of our most approved water CO.
lorers. The price OF those superb copies
will be THIRTEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word "colored'' to their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
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TIE
Declaration of independence.

EN7E have no authentic copy OF THIS most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for moment, with satislac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
| MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyl-
sionit contains has been tramped upon by
the bold ambition oftbeir rulers, have pub
lislled edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than ts predecessor.--
Sir William Blackstone has ccliated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
| Charta has been excelfed by later specimens
| of art, and the Iac-silniles OF the seals and
| signatuY fshave made every reader OF TASTE
| in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, but with
| the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
| King Henry, and their q" Barons bold. "
| Surely the Declaration of American lnde-
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations Of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and it the acsimiles OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
| published in America, it would serve to gra-
| tfy curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which callsfor limitations OF the correspon-
dents of Junius or of the sriSocraCy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration Of lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause Of public IL
berty. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the kn >wledge of
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place it continually under the eye
of man, woman and child in a family-it
will associate the peasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itselt-and lamiliarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edi-
ton, we'll executed, will serve as specimen
of the state OF the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day. Actusted by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-22

and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco
nomy, such as cannot fail, il duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object of this society IS, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not Of themselves individually,
butof their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannot,mofe etfectually' IN lnls
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by RECOMMENDING this pa
per to your perusal. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attention. by
order of the Board of Managers;
j. ]. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the. Agri,
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May s, 1920.
"In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States,
| the Society resolve to present each OF It's
members with the first, volume OF the Ame-
lrjcan Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner, ESQ. .'P. MINOR, SeC'y."
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
| ClCCuldliOH Ol JOuIud uC'otCa " 80
iects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scrbed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribels-bu Grin all cases the mo-
neg must be reunited before the paper can be
sent 1t will, however, be returned M any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return il to the editor within three weeks
An allowance Of ten per cent. will be made
when claimed. on all monies received tor
and RENTED to the editor.
| A few of the first volume, either in sheets
or well bound, with cupious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received at par
e. All communications TO be addressed
to JOHN S. SKINNER,
June %. 1920. Baltimore
| .S.-For alleditors in the United States
who may have the goodness TO give the pre-
ceding notice few 0veekly insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have IN balh
more, or to return their good Offices in any
other way in his power. dim
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dancing, and some little music; ahwhen
combined together, might render chli-
dren able to present themselves to ANY
academies, colleges. on seminalies, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. P. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages, and fencing. to gen
tlemen OF the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar,
professors of the dead languages, and
the most respectable French families
residing III that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to a list Cleft at MIR. Fieury's Con
dictionary Shop. King-streeD of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing.
ten city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time al
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store.
on King-street.
AuoI,st O
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.l.M.lGE
Id ESPECTFULLY infornis thetrade that
-El he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PRINTING PRESSES.

vEThe former, inits present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being in use of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible.
ferAIl otherarticles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-22

Printers ba7e been looking al, and ali e..
press their unqualified appreciation oiit.
Your Press is better made than one NE
have from Ruthyen's mandatory. Its. ~
fact, an excellent machine, as rowertu! az
the Columbian, and to be preferred for il
lightness and simplicity.
ID. (. G. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December l6
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WItn respect, &C. &C.
&c. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL h. KRAMER.
JOHN r.. SlCKLES.
ANDREWL. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE +. CAN'T.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.

Neu,- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you Z; but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have of it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working It's no more than
healthy exercise for a boy of Is years of age
Il have a boy of that age to work on mine. }
1T well made, the different parts admira
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
othe, Presseste get out of repair.
am, YOU respectfully,
d. FANSHAW.
tfr. A. Ramage.
.Ns7y- York, .4pril 25, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is in successful operation. Many Of QUIZ
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-24

| ties On Imports. The present tariff may
be SO altered, by augmeuting duties until
they become prohibitory, SO as TO reduce
the revenue. But may also be SO varied,
OF modified, as to augment it; and we
think we see indications that there will
be, at the next session Of Congress, such
compromise of conflicting interests and
opinions on this question, as will result I'D
legislation beneficial at once TO COM
merce, TO manufactures, and TO the reve-
nue. Whatever advances these Interests
will OF course be beneficial TO agriculture,
which is The root Of uationai independence.
II The agriculturists, merchants, and mali
lulaciurers, would come together upon one
plain principle, that their real interests
arc The same, there would no longer be
any difficulty in the matter. We have
some hope, that they are beginning to Cad
il out. Legislation on any other princi-
pie is TO be deprecated. Auimosity be.
tween. children Of the same. family is the
contamination of folly; and the fruits of
victory in contest Of that sort are but
remarse and aelf.reproach.
Though many other great questions
viii probably be opened at the next SEES
sion, they fade into less importance lex
|cept perhaps the subject of bankrupt
ystem) 10 comparison With the three we
have briefly noticed.
Attempts will be made. we have no
doubt, to economist the public expendi-
lures by reducing The Army; by limit
ing the increase of the Navy; by abol-
ishing the Military Academy, &c. &C.
We profess ourselves to be in favor oil
avoiding all unnecessary expenses; OF
rigid enforcement of accountability Of
the abolition OF sinecures Of o reform Of
abuses, wherever found. We are, 10 short,
in favor Of pruning all such redundancies
as waste the substance, and add not to the
strength OF our goyernmenl--but,w we dep
recate all and every project for bringing
our expenditures 10 the level Of our reve-
nue., by amputatiBg the limbs which are
necessary to the healthful growth Of the
nation, TO its capacity for self-defence, or
even TO the symmetry Of its form.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-24
From the New-York Gazette.
LATE NEWS.

The fast sailing ship Cortes, Capt.
De Cost, has arrived below in "a days
from Liverpool, aud brings London and
Liverpool papers to tho 10Th and ] 18th Of
last month.
The first subject, and almost the only
one in the papers. relates to the trial Of the
Queen. Twenty-one days had been oc-
cupied iD the examination Of the witnesses,
when the House adjourned to the I'D Of
October at which time, five witnesses
for the queen were ordered to attend the
House, aud when the Queens Counsel
we're to proceed without intermission.
The whole number Of witnesses on the
part ofthe prosecution, was twenty Ave.
The Solicitor General in his summing
up, after enumerating the facts that APP
peared in evidence observes, ALI these
facts proved an adulterous Intercourse at
that period, and by circumstances, too,
which mutually confirmed each other"
The adjournment was 10 consequence
of the non arrival of witnesses from Italy;
and was advocated both by the Attorney
and Solicitor General.
The Times insists OH the Queens in-
nocence, aud says, 8 The people Of Eng
land may prepare their minds for some
grand and glorious act Of public rejoic-
ings."
The language Of the Courier is dia-
metricafly opposite TO The Times.
A meeting had been held at the Grown
and Anchor Tavern, for the purpose Of
forwarding a subscription to purchase
plate for The Queen. The Courier says
the leading men on this occasion were no
torious Radicals.
Addresses TO the Queen continued to
pour in frem all parts ofihe country.
On the Sd Of September the Queen
had a fine excursion on the Thames, and
the banks aid bridges were crowded with
spectators, who hailed her with acclama-
lions. A steamboat accompanied the
Royal Yacht, and salutes we're fred from
the wharves.
Andrew Hardie, John Baird, and James
CleIland, convicted Of High Treason,
were executed on the 9th OF September.
Gray, Murkre aud M'Fariand, we're to
be transported for life. and the remainder
for Ia years.
Continental Couriers appear to be 10
motion, and Brussels article Of the I'd
ult. says, /" Numerous conriers continue
TO arrive in this city; and British cabi-
aet messenger has passed through with
very important dispatches for Vienna"
We End in London paper Of the 7th
OF Septelabers an official account Of the
capture OF thu nilot-bost Clinton, Of New
York nv the British siocp Of war Sap
pho, PIumridge, on the 18Th Of August.