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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-02-01

InhuDtGn Contact. - Captain Wiuslow,
Of the schr. Sisters, from Hava0a, states,
that on Saturday night while on soundings
standing in for the land, in company with
the brig Trader, from St. Salvador, he
discovered light at Il o'clock, which he
supposed to be Sandy Hook light, and
shortly after he saw two more lights which
are made in coming iuto Sandy Hook. Al
2, when close 10, he saw the breakers, and
was only enabled to tack ship and stand
IF. al 4 o'clock the lights disappeared
entirely, and at daylight men were seen
90 the beach. Capt. WinsIow is confident
that they were arranged for tie purpose Of
decoying vessels on shore. The lights
were seen Is miles south of Sandy Hook
This is not the first instance that has
come TO our knowledge Of this most infa.
nous conduct III some desperate aud aban-
doned wretcIles who inhabii the Jersey
coast, and expect by these receptions TO
enrich themselves by plundering vessels
decoyed on shore, even at the expense OF
the lives Of passengers and crews.
N. Y. Daily AdU.
Court Mdrtidl-A letter from Washing.
ton to the editor of the N. York Evening
Post, mentions, that Colonel King has
been found guilty Of the charge preferred
against him for issuing the order 10 shoot
deserters in Florida. He was also found
guilty OF other charges, and has been
sentenced by the court martial to be sus-
pended from his pay and command for the
period of five years. The sentence has
been transmitted by General jackson to
the President. 1t is not known whether it
has been yet confirmed"
A letter dated at Savannah, Cd the 18th
inst. says" Carpenters and bricklayers
will get p dollars per day until July
Bricks, lime and boards must continue to
pay good freight. Many mechanics are
wanted to work on the old bricks immedi-
ately."-N. Y. Spectator.
Distinguished Liberality. AT public
meeting of the inhabitants of Charleston,
it was resolved, that the Intendant and
Council should Immediately forward the
sum of Ten Thousnd Dollars for the relief
of the distressed citizens of Savannah, and
FiUe Thousand Dollars for those of Will
mington. Private collections il is added,
are also to be made for the same object.
Shipwrecks. On the 18th inst. the ship
Helen was wrecked on Long Island, and
niue persons were lost, among whom were
the captain CHagWet) Major Nerret,
American Consul at Bordeaux. and two
Spanish gentlemen. The u.ate and eight
seamen were saved. The next day the
schooner Union bound from Halifax to
Boston was wrecked on the Eastern Point
of Cspe-Ann. Her crew and passengers
consisted of seventeen persons, nine OF
whom were drowned.-7'rue Amer.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-02-01

The late G0le.--In noticing the severe
gale OF the 18th ult. the Albany Argus
observes" The devastation by the tenn
pest has net beet, confined to the seaboard
The damage sustained in the Interior in
the demolition of buildings, the destruction
of fruit and forest trees, the loss of cattle,
and the prostration of fences, has been in
calculably great. On the route from Ben
nington to Manchester, in Vermont, we
are informed by traveller, there is
scarcely farm on which some building
has not been blown down, unroefed or par
TALLY damaged. In one case, in Shafts
bury, the family having fed to the cellar
for safety, the house blew down. and the
chimney fell through into the cellar, break
Jog all the sleepers except one or two O.
yer that part to which the family had re-
treated. They we're afterwards dug out
by the neighbors, wholly unhurt. In Rus
pert, many fthe fine maple orchards which
have excited the admiration of travellers
we're FRUSTRATED aud the damage in that
Town alone is estimated at $4,000. ID
Pittstown, Hoosick, New Lebanon, &c.
many buildings were blown down or un.
rooted; and the roads in all directions have
been ebstructed by drifts of SNOW"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-02-01
ARRIVAL OF THE ERIE.

We have the pleasure to announce. that
the United States ship Erie, Lieutenant
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-02-01

A letter dated at Savannah, Cd the 18th
inst. says" Carpenters and bricklayers
will get q dollars per day until July
Bricks, lime and boards must continue to
pay a good freight. Many mechanics are
wanted to work on the old bricks immedi-
ately."-N Y. Spectator.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-02-01

Sea.Serpent.--We understand that capt.
Allyn, OF the ship Frances-Henrietta, on
Sunday last, the Esd inst. off Long Island,
10 eight fathoms water, and within less
than half miles distance, saw large
Sea-Serpent, who appeared to be from 80
to 100 feet 10 length-his head looked like
a grey rock, covered with moss his back
like an ailigator's; the tip Of his tail was
white i; and he spouted water, apparently
from three openings back OF his head.
apt. Allyn was in sight of him for three
quarters Of an hour, and he was distinctly
seen by the whole ships crew and when
last observed was steering westward to-
wards Sandy Hook.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-04-07
DOMESTIC.

WAsHINGToN, April 4. IL will be sem
ny reference 10 The proceedings Of the
House Of Representatives, tIIdi Mr.. Clay's
motion, respecting the Spanish Treaty.,
has become The subject OF discussion m
ib"i body. From appearances The de-.
bate is not likely 10 be profractpd 10 a
grea' length Nat. Intel.
TIE alarm Of Fire in Georgelown on
Saturday night last between the hours of
aud . o'clock, sounded through our
streets. Though alarming in appearance,
II was fortunately confined 10 ihe build
Ing which was consumed aud ihe proper
~ which was contained in il. The build
ing, very valuable Que, belonged lie
Henry FoSaII, Esq. The Mayor Of 'he
town aud Tie COHiems 10 Maj. John
Peter, The tenant. Maj. Peters loss is
estimated at from fifteen 10 twenty thon-
saudi dollars, and Mr.. Foxdll's al about
SIX thousand dollars.
Ihls, though confined 10 Two indvid-
uals, - u Serious 'isilallOa. There IS no
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-04-07
'''s'. sss-ss-ss.s.
ELOQt ENT
EXPLANATIONS.

The National Aymy To The Spanish PeoDle
lie several corps oIihe Spanish army
WHO, III the beginning o. The wear. decIai-
ed for The cause oi tie country, resolved
10 save IL or perish for il, ought 10 state
10 that country The reasons Ut their con.
duct, the measures that they have hilher
To taken, and what they expect from those
measures Tor Tie benefit OF the nation.
whose children Hey are.
they do not remind The nation Of her
past siOries, obtained by means of her
virtues. History makes them known 10
tic present Sge, aud the Spauldrds OF TO-
day, so different from their ancestors. take
pleasure m admiIlng The monuments that
attest tIclr hcrOIsn. The country Of The
l'elayOs, OF The AipbonsOs, oil The Frrnap
GouZdies, 81 Tic CIds, was famous ia the
world. Her beaGiIiui soil, tie most ter
Tile ~ Europe, gave IusiTe to Tic gran-
deur OF her heroes. In war, the arts, le-
glslstlOn, industry, sciences aud lilera
iiTc, size was ~ 80 wise Inferior 10 the
oiltrnailons, OF the greater paIi OF whom
she was The envy, aud HE example. In
vIncIble ~ waT, generous and amiable
| ~ peace, The Standards were famous for
| their viVaclly, for their intelligence, for
| their profound genius, aud the sentiments
| Ol honor so engraved on their hearts.
WHY does ihIs nation, one OF Tie first
| ~ Europe three centuries ago, at ibis
day belong TO Tie class oi peiiy naiions
almost undistiDgulsbcd on The map !
Why did Tie nation that ruled italy, the
Low Countries, TIC coast OF Africa, the
immense aud Ilcb possessions Of Amen-
ga, begin TO decliHe al The very moment
whcn she became predominant aud for
midable! Why have not Industry, tie
avis and sciences, made The same pro-
gGess as in foreign nations Nhy has
| Tie very character Oi The Spanialts sui.
'ci, az alteration 81 visible ~ tic eyes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-04-07
As chief aud organ of the army,
ANTONIO OUlROGA.

Cadiz, Cadiz, where is thy patriotism p
Where are the civil virtues that Jistiuu uis !,
thee Art thou the glorious asylum where the
nation, years since, having tOhnd protection,
promulgated laws that ought to have made
her forever happy3 Does this nobl. recoIlec-
Ton not inspire thee Dost thou behold with
mditference the opportunity ot fulfilling the
glorious destlnies tina, await thee
What art thou waiting iore Llbpity is AT ihy
gates, and dosi thou hesitate Heaiest thou
her generous cry, aud art nutet The consii-
tntion has been prOclamed in the city of San
Fernando, and art thon not iutiamed:
What trnit dOst thou expect from tiy spa
my al melancholy as II is imcomp, & he isibie
What apology canst thou make to the world
Tor ihis leiharsy OF ialocucef What force
Expresses thee! What bayonets restrain thee
Alas! thou myself forgeItest thy own chaus
anu repeilesi the sous OF the country who
surround thee.
Cadiz! awake-behold the abyss iuto which
my iatai dream conducts iaee. Rouse thyself
aud dare 10 he tree Cadiz enslaved, is the
climax OF humiliation aud miser,-Ca,iiz free,
WI be the fist OF opnl-ut cities. Rouse thy
sell, and burst those feeble barriers that en-
circle thee. Unite thyseli 10 us open iily gates
to those VITO will swear TO die for tue civil Ii
oerty OF their country, and thou wilt again,
Ditathe, alter seven years, its pure and de-
hciOus air.
Head quarters of San Fernando, the 18th q,
JANUARY, 1870. AS chief and organ OF ia. army
ANTONIO QUIROGA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-04-07

hundred thousand arms are ready at thy call.
What dost thou wait for s-EWhat barri-
ers oppose thee' Who will resist the will
OF whole people '-Spansh nation II thou
aost not avail thyself of this fortunate crisis !;
u thou dost not hail the a:rora of felicit,
that already dawns upon thee, then lament
not, complain not OF the evils which thou
suffe rest ,hou dost well deserve them. The
tears which thou sheddest, will excite the
compass,oh OF no one. We, il through thy
degradation We tail in so noble an enterprise
VIII have the gloi i"us satisfaction at having
attempted II; aud whatever may be our tate.
u VIII be envied by those who breathe the al,
OF oppression, and feel the remorse which
their ignominS will continually occasion 10
them.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-19

JNe1c-I OTH, JUty .. loI y.
Dear Sir-I have fer 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 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
mostingenious mechanics, have called 10 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 ofit.
No Printing Press has eyerbeen construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in agiven time.
The exerlionofworkipg It's no more than
healthy exercise fora boy of years of age.
{ have a boy CT that age TO work on mine. J
1t is wellmade, the different parts admira-
bly, proporioned, land not more liable than
other presseste get out of repair.
lam, you; respectfully.
D. .FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.Nspv York, apr;l rs, 1878.
Sir--The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
is in successful operation. Many Of cur
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Asa psriec uniformity n tils { sting and
making Inc cloths will add 10 the ap,,
pearance Of The students, Captain 2. would
Be clad to.have this work ali egecutedatthe
Academy, where. excellent workmenwill be
provided, and where it is believed, it can be
done ON as reasonable terms as at any other
mace. Captain P. would also be highly graz
tiled to see all his pupils clothed in doaes-
tic manufactures. Bills OF any OF The New
England banks also of the banks tne. city
OF New York, OF Albany, Troy, and Ian
singburg, of the banks in the city of Pnila-
.deiphia, andof the United States bank, or
anyof its branches, will he received in pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New. England banks, on the banks of the
State ofNew.York above mentioned, and 0
the United States bank oritsbranches in New
England OF New York, will likewise be re-
ceived.
NOrE.-Editors ofnewspapers who shalt
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.
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TIE
Declaration Of Independence.

WYE have no authentic copy of this most
w important statepaper, the very oasis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, fora moment, with satlsiac-
ton. Why have we not ?
The English nation, still proud Of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every proyi-
sion il contains has been trampied upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
ished edition after edition Of this instrument,
each more splendid than lis predecessor.--
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on t-his fine copy oil Magma
Charta has been cxceiled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
siguatur e>traye made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and Of art al The period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their 6 Basons bold
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as we'll entitled to the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta OF
England and it the fac-sniles of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed 1t were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations OF the correspon-
dents of Junus OF Of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
,ant nonarchs 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 II.
berry. Such an embellishe dedition AS will
render il an ornament to an apartment, viii
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
IFS 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 tamily--it
will associate the plessurable ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseH--and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond aud cement ofpolitical society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edf-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state OF the Fine Arts amongst US al
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes 10 publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration Of independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .aneri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
~ tort publication. The designs, the
engravings Shall be the work Of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
lord evidence OF what our Citizens haze done
in politics aud con- do in art.
From the arrangements made, 2nd the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that this engraving will
he. when finished, splendid and truly na-
tional publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
10 Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by q
pamphlet, containing the Official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list of the Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry coiors,
10 have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, sc, color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
iorers. 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 scolored" to their subscription.
JOHN BiNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
~ s0 dtf
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The Columbian Ice House
decSO

yKTAS very carefully dlled, aud contains
w now more ice than ever was in any
other house in the district. An accident
which cannot cgG,n Happen, having caused
the ice 10 fall short few days too soon last
year, those who have tickets remaining on
hand, will please SEND them, to be duly exa
changed for those of the present season,
which will be warranted 10 last at least loo
days from the first of next.month. Subscrip-
lions received upon the usual terms-6 dol
lars the season, to be paid in advance. Fran
silent customers supplied upon reasonable
terms Ice delivered from sunrise until
sun'setevery day, excepting first days Sun
days on which days it will be delivered un
til MAE O'Clock in the morning, at e-shop
OF RICHARD Fl. LILLE, Druggist,
mo "a 4t1mwf3t fKiAg-street
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TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.iafAGE
EsPECTFULLY informs the trade that
-, he continues to manufacture The
Screw and Ruthyen
PRI.N.TT.NcG PRESSES.

The former, inaits present improved state,
with iron beds, &c. he has obtained patent
Far a.The estimation in which this press IS
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
FIR it--nearly Goo being mi ofhis make j;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
rendert a, complete aspossIhle.
(trAil other articles in his line, as usual
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H Notice.

nlFFICULTIES arising from he u.,.
~ ofthe following work, the pubIisb a''Ils
been compelled to remove to PhiladeIrII:s
tor the better execution of his plan 'F Fta
editorial department has in consequences -. !,
len into other hands. Mr. ALIENS nrs s ~,
engagement rendering itimpossible 10 r s,,S
intendit in another city. The f.ipndss r 81,
relations of the different signers 10 The D.s sIa
ration of independence are therefore reo IA
ed TO direct their fayors 10 the publisher - n
443, Market-slreet, Philadelphia, , .'o'
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Printers have been locking al, and III
press their unqualified appreciation OH, &
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fact, an excellent machine, as rowerrnII'
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Turk S Island Salt.

YHHE cargo of The ship New. Jersey, at
j Duke-street wharf, for sale by
Sd mo, Cd Il. Ii. ROWLAND,
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Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed History of,b.
Proceedings of Congress, during the pass, ,ao
of the Law, and the Declaration ITSELF; wifi
the fac smile Engravings Of the Signature,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-09-19
FOR The GAZETTE.

Messrs. Editors-By giving the fol-
lowing an insertion in corner of your
valuable paper. you viii obIige subscri-
Der who is a friend TO literary institutions.
On Thursday morning, Sept. 7th, re-
ceived an invitation to attend an exhibi-
tion 10 be given by the members Of the
Fr0akliB Association 10 the evening OF
that day, but from circumstances was un-
able to attend. On Wednesday morning
last, received another invitation, stating
that the performance would be repeated
10 the evening. attended, and witnessed
display Of talents which exceeded my
most sanguine expectations, and which
did homer TO the society, which is com
posed OF young men who bid fair 10 be-
come ornaments to their country. Being
an admirer OF institutions of this nature,
have been assiduous in collecting circnm.
stances respecting this society. and since
Wednesday evening have learnt the fol.
lowing particulars.
On the fourth Of September, l8i9 the
society was Instituted, but continued in Z
| fluctuaiing state for several months; Fl
nally il became settled. and they have
since proceeded regularly.
1t seems that The exhibition which they
gave Oh Thursday evening (being the frs
which they have given since their com
mencemen9 vas to celebrate the anniver
sary OF the socieiey; at which. there wa,
| a numerous and respectable audience
But number Of The most respectable fam
lilies 10 town were like myself. from cir
cunistances unable to attend Oh that eve
ming, and The society was next day re-
quesied 10 repeat the performance for thei'
qualification, with assurances that they
should be at no expence /; TO which thrs
consented. But on Tuesday afternoon
was intima.edto them that sufficient sun
lcould not be procured. They met ia the
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-09-19

evening, and generously resolved to pro-
coed at their owu expence, although they
had expended more than their iunds 10
bringing forward the first display. / sim
cerely hope they may be literally re-
warded, as they certainly deserve It, as
we'll for their excellent performance, as
an Indictment to animate them to further
exer,ions-and may they not have to ex,
claim with Numpo, . What trick will
fortune play off on us next =
AMIcUs.