Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-11
BosToN, Dec. 80.

among the blacks, that he was about to be
returued TO his master. A desperate plan
was formed TO effect bis release by force.
aud at half past 10 o'clock in the evening,
about sixty negroes, armed with clubs,
knives, batcrets, &c. proceeded to the
prison aud commenced an attack; but
from the prompt assistance afforded by
the citizcDss to the watchmen, they were
soon overpowered, aud fled in all direc.
tons. In the pursuit, several combats
took place, in one Of which watchmau
was severely wounded by blow from a
club, aud is now dangerously i'll. The
fellow who inflicted it was secured. and
in the course OF the evening, fifteen or
twenty more we're brought In. An ex-
animation was held yesterday before Sle-
phen Gorham, Esq. Four, who were
considered the ringleaders, were commit
ted for trial, and the others discharged
1t is remarkable that no other person than
he Waterman was injured
We are requested to caution the pub
lie against man calling himself James
Andrews, who was detected few days
since in purloining several articles from
the landlordof the tavern where he board
ed. as sheets, waistcoat, &c. with some
trining articles from other persons. As
this mans appearance bellies his conduct
considerably--he being decent, ifnot re-
spectacle looking person--others may have
to regret bis acquaintance, ifnot put upon
their guard. He processes 10 be con-
structor of Wind-miIls, and has provided
himself with draughts, &c. on one of which
the name Of respectable inhabitant Of this
place is Endorsed ;--he pretends TO reaairi
Printing Presses, and is likewise jobbing
Joiner, but mars these requirements, by
adding to them the one alluded TO above,
viz. converting to bis Own use what belongs
to another. He is common sized, good
looking man, and generally dresses in a
blue coat and waistcoat and grey panta-
looms. But that we may not be charged
of depriving this man of his just due, our
readers are informed that he did not leave
this place in private manner: on the CON
trary he received regular clearance, and
departed from Perth-Amboy on Monday
last with great ecldt, being escorted to the
confines Of the town by a guard Of honour
who did all 10 their power to speed him on
his journey, and be went on his way la
menting. As he appeared TO have no par
ticular port 10 view, but to be bound for a
market, the above may serve as signals,by
which ne may be known and apprehend-
ed.
NJ. Bile is supposed to carry as a
flag Of truce the American Stripes--upon
his back.--New-Jersey Gas.
african School.-There areseveny young
men of colour, now pursuing course OF
Theological studies in NewJersey, under
\ the instruction of respectable clergyman.
Their design in obtaining an education is,
40 become qualified for the gospel ministry
They appear to possess good talents, and
exemplary piety, and are making great
proficiency in their pursuits. We under
stand that there are others Of equal pro-
& mise, who wish TO obtain an education for
the same purpose, il sufficient funds could
be procured. This object, in connection
with the colonization OF the people OF CO.
lour on the coast of Africa, must appear to
I the benevolent mind as highly worthy of
patronage. The Rev. Mr.. Huntingdon,
from New Jersey, visited this city the last
I week, on his way to Boston, for the pur,
pose Of soliciting aid 10 this benevolent OBJ
iect. We are happy to state that the citi-
zens of New Haven, with their usual iibe-
rality, contributed about two hundred dol
lars.-Relig. Intslligencer.
Spanish Treaty.-We have (says the
81 N. Y. Evening Post) INDUCED in few OBJ
servations on this subject, because we were
sensible that we were possessed OF too im-
~ perfect information to render them any bet
AZ ter than crude and idle speculations. We
" have now, at length, become possessed oil
history of facts Of the most interesting
nature, which affords key to whatever
has appeared mysterious heretofore; which
Y however, We are not permitted to disclose
at full length, but which enables us to pro-
nounce with strong confidence, that our
disputes with Spain will terminate speedl-
y, amicably, and 10 the entire satisfaction
OF this country and which, at the same
time, exempts the King Of Spain from all
censure. In due time the whole may be
laid before the public, and will convince
the people that the course which the ex-
ecutive has pursued. has BEEN em'nently
such one as prudence, wisdom and JUS
tice dictated.
Specific Appropriations. --This SUBJECT
IS again occupying the attention OF Con-
gress. 1t was brought up in the debate on
abili making further appropriations for the
Navy. Il appears that there has beer
some informality in using money for nava