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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
HUMILITY.

Humility is one Of the first ornaments
of the Christian life. 1t is the foundation
on which all genuine religion must depend
and We cannot perform with acceptance
one act of devotion, unless it is sauctified
by an humble spirit. Without this, our
most solemn worship is but the cold, un-
meaning offering OF arrogant presumption
but with it, it is the grateful incense,
which we are assured that heaven will &c.
cept. There is enough, it should seem,
10 the frailty Of our nature 10 teach us
this virtue without the aid of Inspiration
But it is this very frailty, that swells so
many with pride, and places them 10 con-
tinua! need of Monitor TO remind them
of their weakness. Hence 10 the gospel,
the necessity of humility is powerfully
enforced, its beauty affectingly displayed.
and its rewards most graciously promised.
With the mild and amiable spirit Of chris
tianity, humility is indeed most congen-
ial virtue. The genius of this sacred
religion delights especially to reside with
the humber graces of the heart; and
Jesus Christ has pronounced his richest
blessings on all, who, like him, :" are meek
and lowly."-If we would then be chris
tians, we must cultivate the spirit of hu-
miIity and for our encouragement let US
remember, that the prayer of the presump-
tuous Pharisee was rejected as an abomi-
nation, while the offering Of the penitent
was received and blest; and that while
the humble centurian was confessiDg, that
he was not worthy that his Lord should /
come under his roof, at that self same
hour, I" bis servant was made WHOLE
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE
r. AV EN-

"ILL stand for mares at Anderson's
Wv old Tavern, (now kept by VIM
Iownley,) one mile from Bridge Town
commencing on Monday the 10th Of April,
where he will continue one week, and will
then be removed to the village of Rich
mond, Staten Island, where he will re-
main one week, and then return to his
former stand and SO shift week and week
about till the 18th of July, when the sea.
son will expire-at the reduced price Ton
account of the times) Of FIVE dollars the
season, eight dollars to insure, and three
dollars the single leap: the money to be
paid on the first day of November next.
II it will suit the farmers any better TO pay
ID grain, at cash price, it will be accept
ed 1t delivered by that time. Any mare
insured and parted with, the person having
her insured will be held liable for the in-
surance money, unless proved not to be
with foal.
RAVEN is handsome chestnut brown,
with small star and one white foot, full
fifteen hands three inches high; in point
OF figure and carriage, he is exceeded by
none; his colts prove equal, If not supe-
rior, to any in New Jersey, both for sad
die and harness. RAVEN was got by
the famous full blooded horse Napoleon,
who was got by the noted imported horse
Old Paragon; his dam by the noted full
blooded horse Old Raven, his grandam
was major FUSES distinguished running
mare got by the full hloOded horse Old
Figure, his great-grandam was the noted
running mare called Bungtown Maid, got
by the noted imported full blooded horse
OldValiant. 80 Gentlemen are requested
TO call and Judge for themselves.
SAMUEL ANDERSON.
April S, 1920.
N. B. Good pasture will be provided
Tor mares coming distance, and every
necessary attendance given. but all acct
dents and escapes at the risk of their
owners.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
POETRY,
From the Village Record.

From the Village Record
WHO is MY FRIENDp
Nor the vile wretch whose sordid mind
The slayish chains of avarice bind,
Whose narrow soul no pleasure knows,
Save what the dirty ore bestows.
Not him who plows the ocean wave,
His fellow-mortals to ensave,
Who cannot make cen want plea
For one lone act of cruelty.
Not him who at religion spurns,
And scornful from his Bible turns,
Who dares his Makers wrath defy,
In impotence of blasphemy.
He is my friend--the friend love,
Who the reverse of these shall prove;
Who fears his God--whose liberal mind
Can feel for me, and all mankind.
BOSTON BARD
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
Goodwin's Trial.

Just received. and for sale at the Book
Store Of ALLEN G. BRYANT,
"HE TRIAL of ROBERT M. Coop
n WIN, in the Court OF Sessions for
The city and county Of New York, March
term, 1920, on an indictment Of Man
slaughter, Tor killing JAMES SToUGHToE,
Esq. in Broadway, in the city Of New.
York, Dec. 81. 1919. Reported by a
Gentleman OF the Bar.
March 81, 800.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
LUMBER.

rFHE subscriber has just received, and
Il offers for sale,
$500 White Pine Albany BOARDS.
1900 do. do. PLANK.
$500 feet inch Yellow Pine PLANK.
1000 Yellow Pine BOARDS.
Also, a quantity of PlasIering LATH
and Yellow Pine JOIST.
G. S. WINANS.
Eliz, Town, Nov. 9th, 1879.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
Removal.
BWllLlDlMa LOTS

The subscriber offers ion sale,
1.-TWO valuable Building Lots, Of
= about 25 feet front each, on the
main street in Elizabeth Towp, adjoining
C. S. WINANs's corner brick store on one
side, and the residence OF JERsnssAH Bal
LARD, Esq. on the other.
Also, Three handsome Lots adjoining
the residence of Doctor Morse, contain
ing each about AZ feet front on Jersey
street.
And six Lots on the west side of the
Norris turnpike road, contiguous to the
own. E. B. DAYTON.
Eiiz. Town, Jan. A, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.
ESSEX PLEAS.
THOMAS MeRREL,
Us. .: n
GEoReE Ross, & "
Isaac Ross.

GEORGE Ross, &
Isaac Ross.
DY virtue Of the above stated writ Of
Id fieri facias, TO me directed, have
levied Oh the dwelling house, blacksmith's
shop, and one acre of land, whereou the
defendant George koss lately lived, bound.
ed by lands Of John Marsh, Thomas LoveI
and the road; also levied on four acres Of
land bounded by lands Of John L. Terrell
both 10 the township of Railway, which ]
shall expose 10 sale at Public Vendue, al
the house Of Lewis Rivers, innkeeper il
Elizabeth Town, on the twentieth day Of
May next, between the hours Of twelve
and five O'Clock, P. M.
NATHAN SQUIER, late Sheriff
March II, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
BOOT, SHOE s. LEATHER
s TO r ne
John Chandler & Sons

HAVE opened Boot, Shoe and Lea
Ill Their Store, in the shoe shop lately
the property Of THOMAS PRICE, Jun.
nearly opposite the Presby terian Meeting
house, where they offer for sale sundr,
articles of Findings 10 their line of bust.
ness. They intend to keep constantly OF
hand, general assortment OF Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, of the besi
quality and newest fashions. They ave
also on hand great variety of Misses
and Cbildren's Shoes. They are sensible
that their success in business must depend
on the goodness OF their work. The pub
lie are invited to make the trial.
N. B. The above mentioned articles
may also be had at the old stand.
April l3. 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16

A London paper, speaking of the crowds
whom curiosity had drawn to view the
stable and loft, where the conspirators had
been arrested, and for which sight, tri-
fling fee was demanded, relates the follow
ing occurrence which took place in Lon
don, at the time Margaret Nicholson at-
tempted to assassinate the late King George
IlId.--a A fellow in London advertised TO
exhibit for sixpence the knife with which
the King had been stabbed. The knife
had many visitors, and many sixpences
were received. Another man, jealous OF
his neighbours well-doing, advertised thai
he would shew " the fork belonging to the
Knife. with which Margaret Nicholson had
stabbed the King-price one penny"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
SHERIFFsS SALE.
ESSEX PLEAS.
Us. Fl. Fa.

BENJAMIN SAYRE,
DY virtue of the above stated writ Of
ID fieri facias to me directed and de-
livered, ! have levied on the Dwelling
House and ten acres of Land, be the same
more or less, wherein the defendant lives,
situate in the township Of Union, bounded
by lands Of David Sayre, Thomas AIliug,
aud the road, which | shall expose to sale
at Public Vendue. at the house Of LEWIS
RIvERs, innkeeper in Elizabeth Town, on
the twentieth day Of May next, between
he hours Of twelve and five, P. NJ.
JOS. II. BALDWIN, Sheriff.
March 20, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-05-16
TAXATION ExEMPLIFIED.

The number of the Edinburgh Reviev
for January, just issued, contains varie
ty OF very interesting articles. la crit
icism on Seybert's Statistical Annals OF
the United States" the reviewer strongly
recommends to the Americans to cultivate
the arts Of peace, and not to be dazzIed
by the vain glory Of maritime war. The
article thus proceeds: d" We can inform
Jonathan what are the inevitable conse-
quences Of being too fond Of glory: Tax
es upon every article which enters into
the mouth, or covers the back, or is placed
under foot--taxes upon every thl0g which
it is pleasant to see, hear, feel, smell, or
taste-4taxes upon warmth, light, and loco
Imotion--taxes Oh every thing on earth,
and The waters under the earth--on every
thing that comes from abroad, or is grown
at home--taxes on the raw material--taxes
on every fresh value that is added TO it by
the industry of man--taxes on the sauce
which pampers mans appetite and the
drug that restores him to health-on the
ermine which decorates the judge, and the
rope which hangs the criminal-on the
poor mans salt and the rich mans spice
on the brass nails Of the coffin, and the
ribands of the bride--at bed or board
couchant or levsnt, we must pay: The
schooI-boy whips his taxed top--tbe beard
less youth manages his taxed horse, with {
taxed bride, on taxed road: and ths
dying Englishman pouring his mediciD,
which has paid per cent Into spooI
that has paid Is per cent. filings himsel
back into his chintz bed, which has pal,
% per cent--makes his will upon an /;
pound stamp-and expires in the arms o
an apothecary, who has paid a license @
an hundred pounds for the privilege c
putting him to death: his whole propert,
is then Immediately taxed from 2 to l
per cent. Besides the probate, large fee
are demanded for burying him in the char
eel his virtues are handed down to po
terity on taxed marble, and he is the
gathered TO his fathers TO be taxed n
more.'
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04
ylEw or EUROPE.

From the Baltimore Morning Chronicle
The late intelligence from Europe re-
ceived at Boston, tends to copfirm aIl .lo
ideas that We had before entertained WIN
regard 10 the state Of that kingdom. Inc
Prince Regents speech. although mucn re-
lance is placed on the loyalty Of DIS SUI a
jecis- evidently shews perturbation a'u
alarm. The uproar excited is not O
light and traository cast. The debates ~ u
the House Of Commons, are declared y
one editor to be but frightful comI'e''
on the state Of the times. A bill II seeu,'
has been introduced to prevent the peup'o
from enuring themselves in the discip'ins,
of arms, unless sanctioned by minis'er'a'
authority: severe pains aud penalties arc as,
denounced against printers who shall pun,
fish obnoxious sentiments--in fact 'ne'e
is to be frightful extension OF the ctlm,-
nal law: offences in the case Of printers
heretofore punished by fine and imPrisOs-
ments, are now to be restrained by Dan'S.r
ment, or by transportation the pres, lsso .
he laid under severe restrictions. Ihes1
several bills, all indicating the temper y
the times, passed the Commons by an os 9.
whelming ministerial majority; and u .as
House Of Peers so great was the mal0'''
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04

ASYLUM for the deaf and dumb, donation
of public land, made report thereon, IA
vorable to the purpose proposed, accom-
panied by q bill granting four sections Of
iand to said institution; which was twice
read and committed.
On motion Of Mr.. Williams, OF IN. G.
Resolved, That the Secretary OF War
be directed to report to this house the az
gregate amount Of the military peace es-
Establishment Of the United States actually
in service, for each aud every year since
The year 1915; distinguishing between the
number Of officers, non.commissioned OH
GERS, musicians, and the number of pri-
Yates.
RESTRICTION OF SLAVERY.
Mr.. Taylor, Of ". Y. rose and stated,
that he was instructed by the committee TO
whom had been referred the resolution OF
the 18th inst. directing an enquiry into
the expediency Of prohibiting the extern
sion of slavery in the territories OF the u
nited States, to ask TO be discharged from
the further consideration OF the subject
Mr.. L. gave as reason for this motion,
that the committee had found that, after a
free interchange Of opinions,the could not,
consistently with their ideas Of public du
ty, come to any conclusion, or agree on
any report which could promise TO unite
in any degree the conflicting views Of the
house on this question.
The question was taken on dischargiDg
the committee from the further considera-
lion of the subject, and agreed to.
Mr.. Taylor then, as he observed. to
bring the question before the house, at a
proper time and in distinct shape, and not
with a view TO invite discussion on it at
this time, moved the following resolution:
Resolved, Tha, committee be APP
pointed with Instructions to report. bill
prohibiting The further admission OF slaves
into the territories Of the United States
west oftfe river Mississippi
After debate, the question was then ia.
ken on posiponing the question, and deci-
ded in the affirmative, by vote of S3
votes to 81.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04
From Poulson's Daily Advertiser.
RAYMOND'S PAMPHLET.

1sftA NkOAFb y <A4'Aa AAA4G
A Pamphlet entitled +" THE
MISSOURI QUESTION, ''from
the pen of Daniel Raymond, Esq.
has recently been published in Bal
timore. The statements and re-
Elections it contains, deserve the
serious attention Of all well-wish-
ers to their country. 1t is written
in 2 plain unvarnished style, the
author appearing to place more re-
lance on the strength and import
ance of his facts, than on decora-
tons of language, or the pomp of
defamation. A few extracts shall
be made, to show the manner in
whichhe treats thisimportant topic.
In the initial page, he lays down
the following sound position, well
worthy the consideration of Con.
gress: THAT the true policy OF
every wise Legislator, is to consid-
er his country immortal, and to
legislate for it as if it were to ex
ist for ever; but, unfortunately,
most Legislators act as though they
thought their country as short lived
as themselves, and instead of a.
doping a policy which is to look
perspectively to future generations
and centuries, they adopt policy
which looks only to themselves,
and to the present race"
He demonstrates from official
data. That the free black pop
ulation does not increase so fast by
nearly SO per cent. in tzuenty gears,
as aohlite bopnlationn a non-slaOe
Holding state.
2. That a free black population
does not increase as fast as a slaOe
population.
8. That the 1uhste population N
a slave state, does not increase as
fast by at least 80 or 40 per cent.
IN tventy gears, as tie same pop
ulation IN a state 1uhere there are
none, or but fen Slaves.
a. That d slaDe population m
creases faster than the population
IN a slaUe state.
The annual increase of the black
population in the United States, at
present, he estimates at 10000.
The only cure for the evil must be
found, we are truly told, in GRAD
UAL EMANcIPATIoN. " The
idea then, that the Colonization
Society, can under any circum-
stances, have any perceptlblc ef-
feet in eradicating slaves from our
soil, is utterly chlmerlcaL" :" They
could make no more impression
upon such mass of continually
increasing population, than man
could upon the waters Of the Chrs-
,peake Bay, by ladng buckets
luii from it,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04

The slave population Of the
United States, from 1890 to 1910,
increased IS per cent. and a trac-
ton, exclusive Of the slaves IN
Louisiana whereas the increase
of the free black population IN the
same slave holding states, was only
As and fraction per cent" " Inc
ratio of increase in the slave pop
ulation in Georgia, from 1880 to
1910, was 267 and a fraction IN
20 years; and in Kentucky, dur
ing the same period, 554 and a
fraction per cent? J" The enor-
nous increase of the slave popula-
ton in Georgia and Kentucky, In
20 years, was produced in great
measure by emigration from the
other states. will just allude TO
this fact here. The emigration to
those states was principally from
the Carolinas, Virginia and Mary
land (; but the curse of slavery has
not been at all diminished IN these
states. The poisonous plant has
been transplanted from these older
states to the newt has taken
deep root and flourished in a most
alarming degree, yet the vigor and
luxuriance Of the parent stock, as
not m the least abated or retarded. +"
!" The white population in the Eas-
tern or non slave holding states,
including the five New England
states, New York and New-Jer.
sey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
increased in ratio of 80 per cent.
in 20 years. In Virginia, dur
ing the same period, the ratio of
increase in the white population,
was not quite IS per cent and in
Virginia and Kentucky together
II and a fraction per cent; North
Carolina, in the same 20 years, Sol
and a fraction per cent; and South
Carolina, 81 per cent. " The
white population in slave state,
does not increase SO fast as the
white population in a non-slave
holding state, nor is this difference
a small one. 1t is at a moderate
calculation, a difference of from 40
to 60 per cent. in 20 years. The
difference is So per cent. against
Maryland, "a against Virginia, 81
against North Carolina, and IS
per cent, against South Carolina.
This is certainly a matter Of no TIL
fling consideration"
But the most alarming PROPOSE
ton that he has proven to be true,
is this /" That a slaDe population
increases faster thanthe Unite pop
ulation in a slaUe state" He shows
by calculation, that while the white
population of Maryland, was in
creasing Is per cent. the slave pop
ulation increased 81 per cent.
!" In Virginia white increase %
Slave ditto, 38
In North Carolina white do. so
Slave do. FOL
In South Carolina white do. 64I
Slave do. 84I
In Georgia white do. 275
Slave do. 267I
In Kentucky white do; $50
Slave do. 534
othat we see that in all the states
except Georgia, which is by no
means fair criterion1 the differ
ence is in favor of the slaves /; and
in Virginia, where the difference is
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04

From the Commercial Advertiser.
Summary from London papers from the
LIST Of Nouember to the Sd Of December.
The. King Of Spain has appointed the
Marquis de Mata Florida, Minister Of
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-04

Sothat we see that In all the states
except Georgia, which is by no
means fair criterion the differ
ence is in favor of the slaves and
in Virginia, where the difference is
smaller, it is little more than three
to two in twenty years, thati is, while
the white population IS doubling
tzosce the slaves will double THREE
TIMES, and more" Does it re-
qulre the gift Of prophecy TO fore
tel the ultimate awful catastrophe
ENTHUSIASTICALLY result, should
the present state Of things continue
much longer? Congress ought
indeed on the great question, which
will ere long engage their solemn
deiiberatlon, to legislate not merely
for the present generation, BUT FOR
PosTERITY! 1t is hoped that
these hasty extracts may serve to
awaken public attention, still more
to the tremendously important sub
Ject; and that the cause Of human
ity and our country may eventual
ly prevail over every opposing OBJ
stacle. /.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-11

/ As perfect uniformity in toe cutting and
making the cloths will add much to the ap-
pearance of the students, Captain P. would
be glad to have this work all executed atthe
Academy. where excellent workmen will be
provided, and where tits believed, it can be
done on as reasonable terms as at any other
place. CaptainP. would also be highly graz
tilted to see all his pupils clothed in dones-
tic manufactures. Bills of any of the New
England banks also of the banks Of the city
of New York, OF Albany, Troy, and Lam
singburg, of the banks in'the city OF Phila-
delphia, and of the United States bank, or
any OF its branches, will be received in pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts OH the
New England banks, on The banks OF the
State OF New4York above mentioned, and
the United States bank or its branches 10 New
England or New FORK, will likewise be re-
ceived.
NOTE.-Editors of newspapers who shall
be pleased to insert the foregoing in their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march 3 d6mo
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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-11
Samuel Ward & Co.

IAVE commenced the mandatory of
Al cabinet work, also Of turning and
carving, at the shop OF Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofihe decedent, and large stock on hand
they falter themselves that, byattention and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap ofevery description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They haze on hand and for sale,
elegant mahogany sideboards, carved
set do tables, 8 in set
8 set do round ends, g in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
s Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads Of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. sc.
.aiso,
600 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank.-Furning and curylng done at the
shortest notice, and >any other bu mess in
their line S. WARD.
Oct 26 bNOCH LEWIS.