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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-08
WEST INDIES

EatTsct ola letter from Harana received b, he
trfg Far .4nreytcan.
" On The 3oth November we bad terrible
deluge. Twas in bed, in room consId.ta-
oily elevated from the ground, and beng
awakened By the noise Of the heavy torrent
ionnd The water bad entirely covered The aoor
| have never before heard Of So extraordinary
a ram. For Two days could not leave nv
house, The streets being full OF water like riv-
ers' Il 'steared much havoc has been made
on The sugar plantations, and j, j. SAID the
canes are so much injured = n ruin he nros-
pec' o. 'he next crop. s. 10 lie coffee, ali t.at
was Dol gathered from the trees. has been in
undated and spread O'er the ground"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-08
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

The following gentlemen compose the Com
mlttee to report bill apportioning representa-
tives among the several states according to the
fourth census
Messrs. Campbell Of Ohio, Harvey. Dwight,
Durfey, Tomlinson, Mallary, Golden, Holcombe,
Baldwin, MLane, Wright, Randolph, Edwards.
of r. 1. Lowndes, Reid, Trmble, lien of Tenn.
Johnston of Lou. Hendricks, Rankin, Cook.
Moore Of Alab. Whitman, Scott
In the neo Congress there are two Kings. one
Noble, one Knight, and one Sergent-one .4rcb-
e., one Stetcdrt, one Cook, one Butler, one Salc-
ger, two Tdytors. four BARRIERS, four Spliths.-
one Fuller, and two WaLkers,--one Volt one
Parrot, one Hack, one Woodcock, and one Stran
--one Cannon, one Bull, two Reeds, one Ks7,
one Pitcher, besides some H'yight Long Hooks
some Sterling Hhite % ood-Rich Chambers
Brorn Mills, Little Hill Or g, and Two Or
three Moore.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-08
HAYTI.

we are indebted to Capt Donoho. of he
schr. Com. Perry. fur The Port ~ Pm
Telegraph Of The 25ih November.
II appears, that since the death Of Christie
T'he, The whole Territory has been united urd.,
government, whose ! gi>lsiure i corppo.,J
o. three branches President. Senate ,nd
House Q. Representatives. aud that Por ~
frmce has become the capital. From the p.ner
presented to us, We are happy u have \ \,
cur power @ present an interesting detail -
lie affairs q Hsyii, as they stand ,ince a.
chang. This We are ensblrd 10 90. 81 trans.
Isiibg the following
.address Of The House Of Representatives ofg.
Con1srf1aes, to 1tc Cllisens " HI, H,,,,,Lt;,
CITIZENS. 1850
lhe term Of our cUUniss:on : exn;redTo
deitga'ing 70 youi ppreseDiati.e a rnr,,oo
p your sovereign D. wer, You expected fIom
he'f tHoHs. Their Zeal ard their rarrfot;st,
70 obtain Tie rrcru rense Of your sacrifices u
ne es'sUI. hn en- % al order OF things. shi,h
ought 70 assure your hsrpine.s: yoor er--
p el7iiob w4i lie fulfilled.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-08
POST NOTES.

i IS information which may De useful 10
many, rs saving them needless trouble that
The Bank of the United States does moi hold
lt'eli responsible upon any Of its notes which
shall be voluntarily cut into parts, except On
the production of all the parts. Halves Of
notes, therefore, are of no value unless the
corresponding halves be produced. This
determination seems necessary 10 guard against
frauds however harsh its operation be 10 some
particular cases. Ma. Int
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20
From the Northern Whir.

| Phenomenon "A circumstance happened,
week ago yesterday, in the neighborhood of thi
CITY, which has excited a very general attention
aud have observed great deal of idle and ODD
] speculation
| shall give the facts, with as much accuracy a.
my observation, assisted by the judgment of Others
will admit: though il is proper to state that bay,
no actual measurement.
On Monday morning, the 2ond inst. il was oh
served there had been very sudden and unaccoup.
table rise IN the Claverack creek. at the bridge on
the Columbia Turnpike, about two miles east ri
TINS city; and on tracing its course downward. II
was found to be occasoned by an entire stoppape
Of the channel, about quarter of a mile below.
which had set back the stream until its banks would
conhne 1t no longer, and then it was oyerflowinu
the meadow adjacent.
About so or 40 yards from the left or west bank
oil The creek spot of grounI, of nearly an acre ;n
extent had sunk precipi;ately down, leaving a ner
pendicuiar bank where it had broken off abou, 19
or 20 feet high. The sunken ground, however
oid not extend to the bank of the creek; which was
leit' lot about 20 yards back, in almost If not al
to9ether, ITS original position On this eide. tbp
land where 1t parted, did not settle so low as on the
o'her; the make OF the ground originally, giving a
considerable descent towards the east.
AZ the same time it was seen, that the entire he'd
OF inc creek Tor about an hundred yards in length.
NAG oeen raised directly up, as to force the cur
rent las before remarked over the right bank into
the meadow on the east
The water has since been gradually wearing
away the earth that was so raised and has now
formed narrow channel in its former course.
he ground which fell in, in the manner have
desc 'ibed, is composed of rich loom, somewhat
SANDY which apparently extends to a considerable
depth Below this, there is probably stratum of
cray; as the BED OF the creek consists of this sub
stance overlaid with about inches of gravel and
pebbles. These were covered in spots. with N.
weed known by the name of eel-grass; and EXHIBIT /
ed, here and there, large numbers of fresh WAFER
clans, and fish, that had been left by the recedinc
waters. The elevation of the bed of the creek was
nearly the same for the hundred yard it extended
and would average 10 ieet. On walking over IL. RI
could observe no indicaons from the banks, or any
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

where else, Of what might BE- tonsidsred the il,
mediate cause of its sudden and extraordinary r;as
was told that the water had always been considers
bly, deeper here, than at any other point, for som.
distance above or below.
have eDdeavored to give as brief and plain
description OF this singular appearance as could
and 1t 1t can be nationally and satisfactorily ac.
counted Tor, am curious to hear it.
1t has been suggested, that beneath the stratum
Of clay,-(the depth of which has not been asccr.
tanned, )--,here was bed of quick sand which wa,
forced, by the weight Of the superintendent earth.
under the bed OF the creek, which being much
lower, and consequently lighter, yielded TO The
pressure of the heavier mass that sunk. But then
(admitting the cause assigned to be sufficient IN
remove the sandy how does it happen that III,
space, between the spot from whenc.
it was removed, and that where it is now deposited
is not at all disturbed! or why should it cause the
bed Of the creek to rise only ten feet, when made
way for much larger tract to settle nearly twenyp
Again it is said that the earth had been gradually
undermined and washed away by small springs and
streams But il this had been the case, there would
be some evidence of the fact we should think in
the deposits oil sand clay: but so lar from this,
none can be seen, and every appearance seems u in.
dictate the contrary. In fine, have heard no con-
lecture (among the hundreds) that appeared to be
plausible; which is sufficient caution for me 10 take
leave ofthe subject without venturing upon one my.
self. C.,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20
HORSES.

table spoonful of unsacked lime, given I,
horses regularly with their water or food for tire,
or four days night and morning, will, it is sal
completely expel the bots"
a SAFE easy and cheap cure.--A broken wndec
horse had been kept in field where there was NO
any water, except at the bottom of an old lime kiln
and had recovered his wind the owner ordered !
stable shovel full of quick lime to be renewed ever
five or SIX days, and the be poured off and
bucket oft TO be given every day, 10 broke
winded coach horse aged eight years, which had al
most constant cough. The horse was supplied
with water thus prepared for about five weeks, and
kept in the stable. He is now perfectly recovered
in his wind and free from cough.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20
Infauible Cure for the Rheumatism.

Take sharp vinegar, 1.-THE sharper the better) and
rub we'll the part affected with it, as warm as the
patient can bear, for ten minutes, and apply wrap
ping paper ;oit dp in vinegar. to be renewed twice
day viz: in the morning before breakfast and
in evening going TO bed.-When the patient begins
10 make use OF the vinegar, it is necessary to take
strong physic, and at the same time spoonful oil
moassrs and flour Of sulpher, mixed together be.
fore breakfast, and another when going to bed in
few days the patient will be perfectly cured.
The person who publishes this receipt has tried
II on himself with success Philadelphia Union
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

EnterPriSp.-Under the head OF arrivals 10 the
asst Commercial Report from New Orleans, we find
the following "Arrived, raft of pine timber, be.
longing to Mr. Deforest, from Oiean, in the State
OF .New fork"-Oean is situated at the head Of
the navlgable waters of the Allegany River, in the
County of Cattaraugus, in this State. village has
been laid out on the original site of Olean, by the
name OF Hamilton 1t is pleasantly and advanta-
geousy situated and bids fair to be place of con-
siderable importance. The raft alluded to must have
descended nearly 5000 miles, from the waters of the
Aiegany, through the Ohio and Mississippi, to its
place OF destination. ~. Z. .aner
M. Petit Radel estimates the number of printed
books in the public libraries in Paris at l,125457
The number in the public libraries in
the provincial towns at 3,s45,2s7
The total number of the printed books
In the public libraries in France, A,47O,124
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

rcprobate as unworthy Of Cod, has been Eealously
maintained by Calrin and 81. .9usiin. In my hum
Bile Judgment they have done great service to chris.
tianity, who have endeavored to show that it is not
founded in scripture. For nothing has contributed
more to the propagation Of deism, than the making
doctrines abhorent from reason, part, Of the chris
,ian system. There may be doctrines above reason ;
but nothing, which is evidently contrary 10 reason,
can ever be justly considered part Of the chris
tian dispensation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

than Mrs F.'s; il consists OF her husband, man
who highly respects her but is of an inferior un
dersanding, and FIVE fine children the eldest
and considerable OF rirtuosa without pedantry--
the family is very rch--Mrs +. is very DESTROYS
that Ladies' Committees should be formed in our
country to visit the prsons-she requested list OF
ladies names in Philadelphia who would be likely to
take an interest in this benevolent work. Mrs T.
will write to some one OF the ladies mentioned TO
her, TO request operation with her in this use
full undertaking. am sorry cannot describe the
wonders effected at Newgate OF the most depraved
of the human family. The female side, where
Mrs. F. and her associates have been at work. pre-
sents the most striking contrast imaginable with the
male side, which being entirely neglected, vice Of
every description abounds 10 disgusting extent.
Alter describing so many less interesting persons,
you will naturally expect to say something that
will give you an idea OF the person and manners of
the lady to whom we both are so much obliged.
Miss f. is very small, rather thin. and has an intel
ligant though homeiy face, she appears about 40
years old, though you know her age better than /.
(shc began to write in '98.) She is perfect lady
IN her manners, extremely accessible and courte-
Gus, and indicates by her behaviour that size has
been accustomed to the best society from her adle
her CONVEX saton is witty, full OF vvacty, abound
ing In instruction and anecdote, and apparently
adapted for almost any subject that is introduced /:
her society is coured than perhaps that Of any
woman OF the age, now that Madame dc Stael is
dead, whom | am told Miss resembles very
much in her talents for conversation and in her va.
rious information.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

"a book of very singular and mysterious nature
has come within our observation in the course o.
the last lew days, which, as fai as the interests o.
ltradesmen are concerned. is likely 10 prove not
little important. II is without title page or designa
ltion, and consists simply OF an alphabetical list o
names. II is also without printers name. Upon
Ienquiry, we have learnt that this work is intended
las beacon to guard against the ruinous conssquen
Ices of giving credit TO individuals who seem to think
that there 10 no moral guilt in obtaining credit to
large amount and altogether forgetting the honest
obligation OF paying their debts. Each name is &C
Icompanied with specification of the profession ;
whether doctor of divinity or physic, soldier or
sailor, squire or gentleman, lawyer nondescript
1.-THE place of abode, and in cases, minute de-
tails OF family connections, personal defects, and
other marks OF distinction, by which their identity
may not be mistaken.-! here is also a reference
10y number, to the name OF the tTadesman lin anothe
part Of the book) who has had reason to consider
them as mot to be trusted" and who has felt il
necessary with view TO the protection Of his brother
tradesmen, to point them out as persons demand
ing particular caution in all transactions in which
they may be concerned.
Some of the names thus enumerated, are calcu-
lated to excite surprise from the highly respectable
situation which they hold in society; while others
as notorious "men OF The town. are not presented
IN very novel character.
The work has been printed and distributed by
eighty eight Subscribers, including some of the most
celebrated tradesmen (tailors shoemakers, Jewel.
lers sc at the west end of the town; and contains
upwards OF four thousand names. II is to be con.
tnued periodically and the list of subscribers from
the utility OF the work. will no doubt be greatlyI
increased. The contributions Of suspicious cbarac
ters will OF course be increased in the same ratio
and thus an effectual cheek will be given to .ys.
tenn of iawless plumber, which, we have no doubt,
has led to the utter ruin OF many an industrious ia
Courier.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20
Infallible cure for the Dysentery.

Simmer together one quart of strong vinegar,
and one and a half pounds Of best quality loaf
sugar, for twenty minutes, in pewter dish, with a
pewter cover, as no other will answer II the pa
ent be adult, it will be necessary first TO cleanse
out the bowels with one ounce of Glauber Salts,
united with two grains of torterisia anthony; and
less quantity for child. One table spoonful of
the syrup is then to be given every hour night and
day, for "a, Sc or 48 hours, till is effected
The writer never knew it to fail in efTecting cure
of this fatal disease within the limit Of 4S hours,
even in the wors; cases Of camp dysentery, during
the late war. A Student Of Medicine.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20
HOPPING COUGH.

II the back bone, from the neck downwards be
rubbed with garlic, previously warmed by the fire,
and the patient also being placed near the FIRE, a
cure will be effected in very short time; this
treatment should be repeated for several days to-
gether.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-08-20

TO prevent Modification, and allag Inflammation.
Take dry clay, wet ii with sharp vinegar, and
make plaster, and lay it on the part affected, Of
the thickness of quarter or half an inch.
.Maryl. GaS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08
TRUST SALE.

PURSUANT 10 decd of trust executed by Geo W Ron
durant and Arena his wife, the county of C,ller
land on the 2lst day of February 1920 duly recorded in
tue clerks Office of said county 25th of the same
month"; 10 secure the payment debt therein
due to NORRIS and Jones OF the city Richmond viii be
so al public auction in front Tay0rs tavern in the town
OF Catesvilie, IN the COUNTY Of Cumberland ca Thsday
n fh day Of fnTh mat, if fair If next fair day
OF CarterSvie known and designated in The plat
in the county of Cumberland containing 2s2! acres more
less and three slaves wit Moses Elizabeth and Prissy
all now in the possession Of Geo. w. ondurant The slaves
will be sold i not delivered mp day of sale as they
rum at the risk of the purchaser.The terms will be made
known on the day Of sale, and the title papers exhibited
by THE TRUSTEES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08

item up. and deposited item III the public STORE
house for safe keeping. In order 10 insure the
safety ct the papers, archives, and records, wbich
the undc signed have taken possession Of guard has
been placed IN front of the building in which they
deposited. Before closing this report the undefsisn-
ed further state that letters have been addressed b,
them TO Col Coppinser and Don Eniralgo, offering
To receive any communication That they nigh, think
proper 10 make. The former has informed them that
he will make such communications and the latter has
replied that he has none make
All The papers will remain in the place where they
arr Mt present deposited, anti the undersigned re-
ceive Your instructions relative Ia them.
All which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN r. BELL,
!. G.. FORBES,
EDMUND LAW
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08
CURLES FOR SAI,E.

:. = NV ItIILp IT ON I)AJIE.
BY virtue Of deed OF from Harry Iiet and Ann
- his wife, recorded the of the county court of
Henco the subscribers will sell public auction for cash.
before the door Of the Eagle Hotel the city of Richmond
TO the highest bidder, Monday Isth dan of March
rer II fair, " not the fair day theeser Subject
to previous liens thereon all of which will exhibited and
fully explained Tia, day. all that of land in the
county of Henrico, lying James river called known
by lire name of Curlcs containing by estimation acres
he the same less consisting entirely Of James
river low grounds particular description of Curles is
deemed unnecessary ms is presumed person
OF purchasing valuable estate, i'll view before the
day of sale BEVERLEY RANDOLPH, }r,,s,N.s
CARTER II. HARRISON, trustees
IAN. 70
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08
HANNOCk ACADEMY-

ENiS institution will be opened the first of No
D. vcmber under the superintendent ofMr OFlaier
~, late President of the Runford Academy gentleman
highly qualified discharge its duties with honor himself
and benefit 10 his pupils The the same rs
sition and in reading language, very important
objects, have resolved that them viii
ry Saturday IN hear the scholars read selected from
eminent authors, and to receive essays from them cr
caly examined The Academy enjoys exclusive alvan
the pupils, in the Of about thousand clio
sen books which may be great of Improvement
them II their parents and guardians will impression their
minds disposition Ia IT, In with the tutors
ami trustees In this respect in the heatness ote stu
alton IN the spnci1sness cf the buildings aud in the good
the living the trustees know any private school
which can vie with the Rappahannock Academy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08
Isro~ the Tonic" Nee S'o'tiy Magazine for a,uo,l

''''" rae HoHto" neo pio'tAy Magazine for J"i"oryl
MODERN COJrRTSU1p.
ca, 7ffE I.OJ- t'R'S I9lTFN7 ITjON
Written the request OF Esuil,man who hal becn re
iec;e hy n hai7 on account of bi> v.tnI of Enr,nn,
f,Ei,u ,,, ,,r.,
In times of old liz, sonrrr of Inv
And cod of tender nassioi,
El,y hsst tiou cbanse,I all ; =, b,. orrov,j
Ihy lovely form in ,naS,ucr,dr
Ard bow Il 10 tyraut Fashion
v,b.r, 40 ,l .,,,,. s,. ,..
NThcrc Is thy tprch or waving l;sht
That caiiii'd the minstr.l's ,luIy
Al, ALL al, : have had their ,Iny
Aud ancient fashions must moi So.
Thu. heart of modern brnu,v
r,or. ,,, ,.,,, -.
tntyncs the bIows of hloom;n, v,,,,,
|Iut now, ,hy bo,ry sni,ors % '"''
81 nav INV ,oli suhu,issivo -.
Nnd olirr nj thy pnIden c,te 49,
n passport sic ned hy plur,s
.i,,r I'll. ,'S
They see K NJ Beauty, n,c.on mar,
Aud win. II none lid Li,slcr:
Ar,. when the brilliant iii il so,J
Vain Folly ewes the shining .old
And little leeds the buy.r
-,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-08
JOHN CAMPBELL NlORTON q

Will transact @. COMMISSION BUSINESS in Peters
% nrE hiIlna' lie VIII devote his attention, at pre-
Flour and Wheat: and will execute any orders with Which
any article which the petersburg marker affords VI
Having no Old business of any sort, owing
no person cent perfectly free from embarassmenfs or
engagements. OF every kind will devote himself ENTIRELY
10 sen business as may be committed to his care
lie has sought connexion will any man Of wealth nor
sGheled pGcunary aid in from any person
which the breath OF censure has never 10 his knoweoe
hrealhed in single instance, is pledged proceeds
ed in any other way
II e has, hercunto willie in the employ Of others cxcrte
pcIcyrrance he will say that he viii not adopt
agent. ~ "
lie refers those who nav desire 10 know any thing more
81 him, 10 the annexed certificates The FIRST is from men
,sgga IN mercantile pursuits, who have tnown him from
s lcsi youth the other from gentleman Of the Prince
EdwHr harOf the sgners of The first certificate he re-
marks That he lived long time with Major James Norton
that he lived eighteen months with Mcsrs. r. G. W. O.
Morton of farnvilleapI tIa Col. James Madison, OF
farm.lIc long acquaintance viii, him and from con
siderable transactions with fire house, in which he lived in
rerr IS Wen prepared TO judge correctly OF his char
Pe'srsbuye Iirgi'ia, ath January. 1922.
We have long known John Campbell Morton. From his
4rncc ~ pcrcantic affairs and from knowledge Of
IN every respect tu business and hereby re-
connend imas man Of steady and Industrious habits
>
DC paccn-Givcn under hands this Goth day Of De
ceilocr l62l JAMES MORTON,
JAMES MADISON,
WILLIAM q. MORTON,
THOMAS & CIAS. MORTON.
have known Hr. Iohu Campbell Morton for many years
fnd always considered him Of uuquesonate ntegr-
iysiricty faithful in all his engagements with regard 10
~, qualifications for business unable give opinion
bot from va have observed Of him and the manner
have heard him spoken of by those with whom lie has done
business believe nc will he industrious attentive in
whatever he undcriakesGyrn under my hand this 22d
dny OF December 1921. HENRY y. WATKINS.
j. @. Morton will offer other certificate from Ner-
can WHO, lac thinks has had opportunities Of forming
correct opinion Il him than any other man. with whom he
has not ACTUALLY lived Its from letter received
by him from the writer.
Prince Edlrayd, fst January, 1862.
We have been acquainted upwards of fifteen years
heNc and can with great pleasure testify that for moral
rectiudc integrity regular habits ofindusiry and accuracy
as skiul accountant know Of thai your superior
7i-wBwf JAMES r. WOOn