Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-22

XRh6m they we're made. The mounting Is
A Of pure gold and put on with an UT
spariDg hand. The devices and engra-
pings are by graphic company Of this
Pity. We are told that the actual expense
NFhich has been laid out upon them is
somewhat over thousand dollars. The
Vbarres are formed OF hard and soft iron,
bod wrought after the manner Of the Da-
nascus blades, SO as to present beautiful
Fariety Of chance figures over the whole
lrface. The stock, which reaches about
ball the length Of the barrel, is made Of
American black walnut of an uncommonIy
icb dark color; the half stock is Of solid
gold. Upon the guard is fine head OF
Minerva is raised work Of gold. On the
lhumb-piece is an elegant fuIl-length figure
of warrior, ia bass-reiief, his sword is
faised, and he stands in the attitude of
assault; in his left hand he holds shield,
Bearing the arms Of Connecticut. In the
back ground is view Of the ocean, and
4 ship of war riding at anchor. On the
back plate TO the lock is fine represent
lation Of the engagement between the
American aud British fleets on Lake
Il Champlain, together with the surrounding
Scenery. The engraving is not only re-
4markably good in itself, but is an accurate
view of the most interesting moment Of the
battle. Upon the mainstay Of the Sarato-
Ia, near the foremost, is represented the
gallant cock which there took and pre-
served his station through the engagement
ETrifling as this incident may seem, ii is
fbought by the Commodore TO have con.
sributed not little to the success Of the
battle, AT every broadsde he braveIy
crowed defiance TO the British lion, which
the sailors gravely considered as a sure
omen Of victory. The barrels are inlaid
/ with plate Of gold containing the follow
ing inscription -" Voted by the General
Assembly of the state of Connecticut, to
Commodore Thomas Macdonough." -
There are several other ornaments on
them, all Of which are Of the most perfect
workmanship.
From the n. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Cincinnati Banks. 81 The pecuniary diff.
Gculties of the Western States do not APP
pear to decrease. Neither Of the Banks
10 Cincinnati can redeem their paper 10
specie, and their notes are consequently
far below par 10 their own neighborhood.
Great excitement prevails among the PEG
pie; and we are informed by letter from
Cincinnati, dated the 9Th Of July, that
such was the popular feeling, that the me-
chanics and laboring classes had il 10 con-
temptation to pay hostile visits to the re-
spective banks, aud that the afternoon of
the 4th was the time appointed Tor that
purpose. The afternoon Of that day and
the following passed quietly over, but on
The 7th, about noop, the people began to
collect in groups from the upper market
SQUARE towards the courthouse, attended
by drum aud fife, and armed with hlud
geons--having previously secured arms,
axes, &c. aud were, it was generally ex-
pected, about to proceed towards the Mi
ami Exporting Company, to have it then
expressly understood, whether or not they
would resume specie payment. Every
thing indicated hostile spirit--and mat
te7s came to such height that several
companies OF militia were notified TO hold
themselves 10 readiness to resist by force
of arms the Vaccinations of the crowd
The Cincinnati guards were generally un-
der arms, in the neighborhood of the
bank, and piece Of artillery brought iptoI
the yard. AT this moment it was suggest
ed to the people TO hold a meeting-A
meeting was called that evening, and gen.
orally attended. After speechifying a.
good deal, committee was appointed on
the 9Th, TO call on the directors Of the diff
ferent banks, and procure from them a
written report Of the situation Of their
respective institutions. The reports we're
at length received from the cashiers, who
all said they could not pay their notes.
What caused the people to hold more
hostility towards this institution than that
of any other, was an intimation which
came indirectly from one Of the other
banks, that the Miami Exporting Compa-
ny had shaving office opened at No. IS,
lower Market-st. for the purchase Of their
paper, at 40 TO As per cent. under par.
The officers Of the bank, however, de-
clared this report TO be untrue.
From the National Advocate.
SIR-The following sums collected in
be respective wards in this city, COM
posed the donation which was transmitted
10 the Chairman Of the committee OF re-
lief, Of Troy, on the 3od ult.
LIST ward, by Aldesmao Tcoker, $4,000
I'd ward, by Alderman Townsend, 1920 80
I'D ward, by Mr.. Taiman, 627 70
18th ward, by Alderman Anthony,
Mr. T.orriIlard and others, 643 10