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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24

Much alarm has been caused lately at
Cherry Vally, by the Small Pox appear.
ing in that village in the casual way. In.
nOculations was resOrted to. and in Sc.
veral cases, those who have heretofore
had the vaccine disease, have had the
small pox. From all the facts that have
transpired, medical writer in the Cher
ry Vally Gazette makes the following
conclusions:
|. That in most constitutions the vac
cine virus will produce an inexplicable
change in the system that renders the
varioous virus inOccuOus.
2 That in many other constitutions
the system will be defended from any
constitutional arrangement, but left sue
ceptible OF "a local affection.
5. That in some peculisr constitutions
the vaccine virus does not produce that
change in the system which renders it
insusceptib'e of6cing acted upon by the
small pox virus.-Such persons as are
subject to the small pox contagion, will
have the symptomatic fever and pustales
containing matter capable of communi
eating the small pox.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24
BALTIMORE, April Is.
PR ATES.

The brig Kanahawa, arrived at New
York in Is days from Trinidad, fur.
nishes information that a Spanish priva-
teer brig, with a crew of $50 men, took
possession of the port of Nenvitas, on the
ED of March, and after burning every
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24

thing in the place, cut out Of the harbor
a brig Of Philadelphia, and schr oil
BALTIMORE, which had not been heard
of when the Kanahawa sailed.
CAPTURE OF A BRITISH GUN BRIG.
The schooner Gallega, in II days
from Havana arrived at this port yester-
day, brings report, that few days pre-
vious to her sailing British brig of war
fell in with a piratical two top-sail
schoonerof Cape Antonio, of six guns
and one hundred and twenty men. Upon
coming alongside, the crew of the
schooner boarded the brig, armed with
knives, &c. and took possession Of her,
after killing eleven men and driving the
whole of the British crew below. A
British frigate soon after came up and
gave chase to the brig and recaptured
her the pirates having in the meantime
returned to their own vessel, and finally
made their escape.
kccounte had been received at Havana
that an action had taken place near Cape
Antonio be tween the boats of British
soop of war and apiratical schooner of
six guns and sixty men, supposed to be
the schr. Gaia. After few minutes the
pirate blew up-and when the smoke
dispersed, about twenty FIVE men were
seen swimming in the water, to whom the
boats gave no quarter.
Captain BRoTHERToN.' of the
Colombian service, who had been i'm.
prisoned in Havana, was released.
FROM HAVANA.
BY passenger in the Spanish scheon-
err Galega information is received that
the schooner Pilot, Banks, from Nor
folk, was captured by a Pirate on the
night of the Goth March, 80 miles to
windward of Havana.-On boarding, the
captain gave orders that all should be
put to death and thrown overheard, but
fortunately a Spanish passenger on board
begged for quarters in his native tongue,
and the orders we're countermanded.-
The crew and passengers were detained
four days and afterwards landed. Capt.
Banks, in coming through Matanzas, re-
cognized a great part of his cargo, which
was there offering for sale, but was
strongly advised by his friends to be
silent, as his life mi ht be the forfeit.
The schr. Return, Neiil for Balti-
more, was to sail two days after the Gal
lega.
BRITISH sQUADRONS.
1t is stated by Passengers from Trini'
dad who arrived at New York that two
British squadrons had lately arrived off
Jamaica. whose force united amounted
sixty sail, including transports. They
were under the command of com. Ogden
and CEN. Maxwell.
CUBA.
A Jamaica paper of the l4th March
says, that Com. Ogden was momently
expecting orders from his government to
take possession of the Island ofCuba.-
No United States, vessels of war had
been seen on the south side of Cuba for
long time. The British slOop of war
Thames, andtwo; armed schrs. have been
cruising in that neighborhood.
D * ~-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24

Tavern on the 7th March, to the Spanish and
Portuguese ambassadors, the company consisted
of upwards 400 noblemen and many applicants
some Of whom offered as much as SOL for a tick
ct, were unavoidably refused admission from
want of room. As the Chairman and guests
proceeded to their carriages on retiring, the i'm
mense crowd assembled in front of the London
Tavern received them with continued cheer and
cries of "spsin foreyer"-"The Spanish Cause"
"Down with the Holy Alliance" Manuel for
cyer-"No Bourbons ''-.Nat Gas
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24
CUBA.

Small Por.-The Moscow Gazette
say that the Small Pox prevails to an a
farming extent in Nunda, Allegany
County. One death had taken place,
and many persons lay dangerously i'll.
The disease was, some weeks since,
brought from Canada into Saratoga coun-
ty, and has spread into various parts Of
the state.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24
LATE FROM SPAIN-The spani,

LNIE FKUM SPAIN.-The Spanish
brigantine Vengador, arrived at Matan.
zas on the Goth ult. in 50 days from
CadiZ, is the vessel which was alluded
to in our last, as having brought advices
of the prospect of an immediate war be-
tween France and Spain. Ifher passage
be correctly reported, she must have left
Cadiz about the Goth February--some
days later than our former advlces from
Spain.-ib.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24
BRITISH sQUADRONS.

1t is stated by Passengers from Trini.
dad who arrived at New York that two
British squadrons had lately arrived off
Jamaica. whose force united amounted
sixty sail, including transports. They
were under the command of com. Ogden
and Gem. Maxwell.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24

CHARLESTON. April 7.
FROM HAVANA.--By the brig
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-24

BY the fast sailing ship Howard, Capt.
Hotdridge from Havre, the editors of
the New York Gazette and Mercantile
Advertiser have received Paris Papers
to the 18th and Havre to, the 18th
ult. inclusive. The following are
rs.x:t.2:.aI nf
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01

ted cataracts. The extent Of it, is, as yet,
unknown, as il has been but partially ex'
piored. tie greatest distance any per-
son has been up it yet, is about sou teet,
al which distance there was no appearance
of il. termination. 10 ascending this cave.
the eye is most agreesbly struck with It's
grandeur-at every step new wonders
present themseIves-here is the spar furm>
ed into trees, shrubs &C. which make 1t
have Ibe appear .acs OF Petrihed grove
in some places they are formed into the
Eksnesses of men, birds beasts, organs.
&c. and in one place raised on a pedestal,
is striking resembIace OF halt untgrled
flag. Besides those, there are hundreds
of other likenesses, which shall not here
attempt descrip ION OF. When we trst
saw them we were only surprised at their
diversity aud beauty, but on a more MI
mute examination, we were struck with a
mazement, know : N to be mere pro.
auctions oil nature; wh0, .llbe-to, In soil
tary silence, had, in her play! moments,
unseen anG unheard, dressed the scene, as
if for her oNR amusement. M.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01
SPA IN.

On more particular examination OF
cor files of Cadiz and Madrid papers,
we find numerous notices concerning
the state of the public mind, aud the
preparations making in all parts of the
country to meet the public danger Eff.
icient measures have been taken to
correct all the abuses which have crept
into the management of the kings
household establishment, to reduce all
the expenses Which have hitherto been
very extravagant, within reasonable
bounds. These measures are warrant
ed by special decree of his majesty,
either willingly or anwillingly.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01

and duties. The immense sacrifice Of A.
m.rican produce since. and the heavy los
SEES by the fire, will, | trust, be whole
some lesson to soEe OF our speculative
adventures to tbs place. Dry goods are
q complete drug in the market. Coffee
Dsv on board Cocoa, hides, and tor
ioise shell, none.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01
Mes,rs. Ton KaPf T. Bruas.
COLOMB IA.

The Philad, Ipbls National Gazette has
extracted from the Gazette OF CaItLastna
(CoIom6lsJ Of the i5'ii ul,Imo a decree
wh,ch is OF some importance 10 the msE'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01
4 SEVERE GALE.

On Saturday evening last about 10 o'clock
= severe gale commenced from the ~ East,
attended at intervals, with ram, snow and hail,
which continued without mtermiSsion, until
late Sunday nisht-Much damage was done
to the shipping in our harbour, particularly
to the smaller craft.-One schooner was com.
pletely stove to pieces, two or three o.herswere
sunk and number much dsnagea, by having
their bowsprits, sterns, ratings, &s' injured 49,
We have nA experienced so Tremendous gals
for many years.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01
SINGULAR TRAVELLER.

A letter from Sierra Leone, dated
November 90, says" | entertained at
dinner, yesterday, as extraordinary a
traveller as perhaps ever existed. He
is Tartar by birth, an European SUBJ
ject at present, and Christian. He
travelled from Fee to Tripoli, from
Tripoll through Fezzan, Agady Mo-
rokne, to Ashantee and Cape Coast,
where he took shipping for Sierra LIE,
one He is a very intelligent man, ap.
pears to have been accustomed to good
company, and is we'll acquainted with
all the Mediterranean sea, in which he
al one time commanded a vessel. He
ha. not yet made up his mind whether
he will walk back, or take passage to
England, busevidently leans to the for.
mer mode of getting home"
Toe Sierra Leone Gazette, of Nov.
I'd. contains a narrative of the journey
Of capt. Alexander Laing, of the Royal
African Light Infantry, to great dis.
lance into the interior of Africa, where
he cav the hill from which the mysteri-
Gus Niger there called Tembie) springs.
1t is in deg. 10 min. n. lat. and 9 deg.
So min. w. Ion. Capt. Laing opened a
trade with several tribes before un.
known. ". I. Com. Adp.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01

A commercial house in New York has
received letter from the Collector OF the
Customs At Turks Island, stating that
from the 23d December last the tonnage
money of two shiilings and sixpenCe ster-
ling per ton Is no longer levied on Ameri-
can vessels irving there.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01

On the 9Sth OF Feb. two or three very
severe ,hocks OF an earthquake were felt
al Cape Haytien, aud Gonaives. At the
former place no damage was done at the
latter the shocks were so severe as 10
shake the tiles of the houses.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-01
From, d.. Providence Patriot.
SOMETHING NEW

We have reCeIVed by The AgeRora, capt.
Tyler, at this port, from Honduras, ma
nuscrpt copy Of some recent and singular
proceeding OF the Congressional body OF
the Province Of St. Salvador de Guatepa-
la, OF which friend has enabled US to
give the following summary:
The Congress, in its session ofthe 18th
Nov. 1899, after reciting that the province
of st. Salvador, comprising all the terrific.
~ formerly composing the Kingdom OF
Guatemsla, declared itself independent OF
Spain on The 2lst of Sept. 1891, proceeds
to state The object OF the meeting to be to
deliberate whether 1t should erect itself
into one independent nation or unite itself
to some other-that alter having maturely
considered the matter, it had come to the
conclusion, that from its geographical! stu.
alton, the smallness OF its population, aud
other peculiar circumstances, it could not
exist as an independent nation; that in
consequence Of this persuasion, 1t bad look
ed about for the purpose OF determining 10
what nation it might unite its political eI-
i.te nee with most advantage that the en-
pire Of Mexico from its proximity, its in
IDENTIFY of religion, similarity OF language,
habits, customs, commercial relations, &c.
was that which appeared TO offer the slron-
gest inducements TO an union; aud that
accordingly proposed that the province
should unite itself with that empire, under
certain conditions but as the Congress
had rea.on to appreheod, that the EmPe'
ror of Mexico would not agree to the con-
dtiOns prescribed. in consequences OF an
unfounded claim OF dominion over the pro-
vince, 1t had deliberated respecting the
policy and proprirty Of proposing an uni
On with SEINE other nation, and believing
tina, the government Of tbs United States
was well calculated 10 secure the liberty
and promote the prosperity and welfare OF
the province, il had come 10 the resolution
of proposing to unite itself with that ma
tion, upon the principles of its free consli.
tuition, and under the condition Of being
admitted into the Union :. ith equal pEiyi>
leges, provided the government OF Mexico
should not agree TO the terms proposed, or
should threaten them with Invasion and
in lis session OF the ed Of December, the
congress declare that the offer OF Union with
Mexico ia aDnulied, in consequence OF the
invasion of the province by the troops OF
that empire, and reiterats the proposal OF
an union with the u. States; and declare
that they will deleEd the province in The
name of that government, to which it con-
siders itself as apper,aiDing. Signed by
the deputies from ST Vincent, Cojute
pequs, ST Salvador, Chorlatenango, Me.
Japan, and Zorcateco|uca.
The province of ST. Salvador de Guata-
maa extends from the gulf of Mexico 10
the Pacific ocean, and is situated between
Mexico proper and the republic Of Coiom-
bia. 1t contains about 10000 inhsbi-
tan,s, including one or two considerable
cities, and produces in great abundance,
Indian corn, cattle, cocoa, cochineal, cot.
ton, and The best indigo in the world.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
Dte0,

In bingham, on the Goth instant, Josiah
Wilder of Boston, Aged 80 years, Son Of Capt.
Benjamin Wilder, of Winchendon. (Printers
in Termont are requested 10 insert this death. }
In Braintree, Vt. in September, Sarah Kid
der wife of Mr.. John Kidder, aged 70. print
ers IN Salem are requested 10 insert this death. }
In Fitzwilliam Sept. 18th Edward Platts,
aged "a years.
In Oxford on the 9Th inst. Mr.. Calvin Stone
aged 46. (7he Printer ofthe BraitlebOrough
Messenger is requested 10 insert this Gedih.)
In Oakham, Sept. 1lth, Mr.. John French
In shoreham Vermont, on the 18th ult. Mai.
Calvin Newton, aged SO, formerly Of shreYs-
bury Massachusetts,.
In Ward, Sept. 18th, greatly lamented, Miss
Sarah, the youngest daughter of Mr.. Jonas
Eaton, aged 81 years.
In Mount Pleasant, Ohio, Thomas Ro,ch,
OF Kendall, in that state, son Of the venerable
WIN. Rotcb, Of N. Bedford, aged 81.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
NEW INVENTION.

Mr.. w. Bottom, of Lisbon, showed US, a
lew days since, piece of Silk, yard and
quarter in length by quarter in width, of
beautiful yellow tinge, with a bright yellow
selvage entirely around it wove or otherwise
strongly, evenly, and handsomely connected
together, with right and wrong or rough
and smooth glossy side, as is usual on pieces
of woye silk. twas wrought on a board in
the silk house, by about twenty-five worms,
in the space of three days. They had com.
menced second piece Of rather thicker tex
ture, and of a whittier color, which they seem
to have left unfinished.
The whimsical mood that old Madam Ma
ture must have been in when she set these
industrious little creatures to work out of their
usual mode, is the more astonishing, as she
has never been known before to let them di-
gress from their ancient custom of winding
their silk in balls, and leave it for the inven-
tlon OF man to convert into lutestring and
other bullet proof garments.
-... Norpich Courier.
Although the above may seem remarkable
to such as are not acquainted with the econ
omy Of the silk worm, yet, to those who are,
wo believe it is nothing extraordinary or new.
When the silk worm has done eating, he i'm
medately sets about the construction of his
cell, in which he passes the Chrysalis state,
and from which he comes out miller. From
this cell or ball as it is usually called, the silk
Is obtained. For the purpose of forming these
balls, it is necessary that the worm should
have some convenient place, such as the cor
ner OF room, the interstices in basket of
shavings, or any other place, where the silk
may be fastened in opposite directions.
Whenever such convenience is wanting, and
the worm is placed on plane, he weaves his
silk upon the plane in the manner mentioned
in the foregoing article, till his stock is ex-
hausted, and the glutinous matter with which
raw silk is always coated, causes it to adhere
SO that it may be taken of, it having the ap-
Pearance Of paper rather than of cloth.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08

it is found that this mode of insurance affords
complete protection, for an expense merely
nominal. By the practice of that Company,
the ordinary rate of insurance for wooden
dwelling house in the country for seven years,
is per cent or less. The premium is paid at
the commencement of the policy, and in ad-
dition to this, the owner of the building also
deposits with the Treasurer, sum equal to
four times the amount of premium. This sum
(Which on dwelling house apprised at 1000
dollars at the above rate, will amount to $500
is Immediately put at interest, and the pro-
ceeds thereof, form the disposable funds of the
Corporation. At the end of the seven years
(ifno loss has happened to the house by fre)
settlement takes place with the assured, by
making him debtor for his part of all sums paid
for losses, and creditor for the net amount of
all premiums and interest received during the
term.
The balance of this amount has generally
resulted in an amount due to the assured,
equal to the whole sum deposited, and simple
Interest at a rate varying from TO 6 per cent
year, on the same.
1t is presumed by those best acquainted with
the nature of risks in this County, that this
Corporation, will probably be enabled to in
sure, upon ordinary dwelling houses for one
half the above rates, but better judgment
can be formed upon this subject after the pro.
mitigation OF the by laws.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
TAN YARD
AT AUCTION.

IA hOOAlON
WILL be sold at Public Ven
w due, on Tuesday, the 4th day OF
November next, at 1 o'clock, P. NJ. on the
premises in Mortified Mass. unless previously
disposed of at private sale, about one acre of
excellent land, with good and convenient
TAN YARD thereon containing about 90
Vats-a good Shop and Barkhouse an Iron
Bark Mill almost new with every kind of tools
necessary for carrying on the business. Said
Yard is well situated for custom and in gced
repair.
Some part of the purchase money will be
required down, and a liberal credit may be
had for the remainder Fifteen or twen-
ty cords of bark may be had with the above,
if wanted.
For more particular information enquire oil
CAPT ELISHA LYMAN, near the premises, OIL
of the Subscriber, in Fitzwilliam, New Hamp-
shire. EBENEZER PARKER,
Oct. 8. 4w.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
SICKNESS AT NATCHEz.

We deeply sympathise in the Attic
ton with which this place is visited. To
the accounts hitherto published of the
force and severity Of the disease, we
now add, says the Washington Republi-
Can, from private letter, with the pc
rusal Of which we have been favored,
an account of its PECULIARLY.
"There is no uniform mode ofattack, -
says the writer -" Some become sud-
denly wild and frantic, even while pur
suing their ordinary business, and appar-
emily perfectly well, so that it requires
the strength of four OF FIVE to hold them.
Others are differently affected.-Pains,
violent and excruciating, attack the
head, back, and limbs-violent pain and
burning skin Notwithstanding, and
great irritation of the stomach; weakness
and death.-One of our physicians, a
most respectable young man, was taken
IN singular manner. His spirits we're
unusually excited-he laughed, danced
and sung all the songs he could think of,
and appeared to be perfectly happy.
Other symptoms soon occurred, which
too plainly indicated his situation. He
was soon numbered with the dead!''
To this account of the peculiar char
acter of the disease, which has made
Natchez desolate, is added the follow
ing:
You Can form no idea of the distress
and suffering in this city. Collins can
hardly be had for the dead. Carts go
ing in from the country, on business, are
seized for the purpose of carrying out
the bodies. The sick frequently lie
down and die without remedy, and not
a soul to hand them even cup of cold
water!"
The same letter confirms the pre-
vious statements, as TO the number g or
400, which remain out of a population
of 5000. Every person that could, has
left the city. Yet out of this remnant,
as many as 8, 10, and even 10, die daily.
Phil. City Register.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
II" Act incorporating the Worcester .Nu-
tuaL Fare Insurance ComDouu

VI" 'act Incorporating the Worcester .Mu-
tuaI Fare Insurance Companu.
SECT. l. Be ii enacted bv The Seno,, and
House Of Representatives., in General Court
a.; and by The authority Of The same,
That Aaron Tufts, Nathaniel Jones, Salem
Town, Junior, John shepley, Jonas siblev.
Rufus Bullock, James Humphreys, BENJAMIN
Adams, Stephen P. Gardner, Jacob Fisher.
Levi Lincoln, Bezaleel Taft, Junior, Abraham
Lincoln, Calvin Ammidown, Charles PARK
man, Gideon Delano, Dexter FAY, John Ho-
bart, and their associates, being owners of
buildings, shall be corporation, under the
name of the Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance
Company; and enjoy all privileges and pow
ers, incident TO such corporations, for twenty
act. '''''
sEcT. 2. BE ii further enacted. That, for
.he wen ordering and governing the affairs of
tne sAid corporation, they shalihave power 10
choose a President, Treasurer and Directors,
70 manage the concerns Of the said corpora
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08

The report of the death of General Put
nam was first found in the New York papers
OF August last. This venerable officer of the
Revolution andpatriarch of the West, has en-
Joyed comfortable health for the year past,
and was undoubtedly alive, the first week in
September. 1t is our ardent prayer that his
useful life may be spared for years to COME
The report might have sprung from the death
of Judge Woodbridge, an aged and valuable
citizen of Marietta, who died about the 5th of
August.
Shrewsbury, 9Th Oct. 1923.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-08
MARRIED.

In this town, on Monday evening last, by
the Rev. Mr.. Hull, Mr.. Ichabod Washburn, to
Miss Ann Brown,
in Winchendon, by Rev. Samuel simonds,
Mr.. Hazel Wiley, to Miss Mary PIERCE, Of
Royalston.
In Brookfeld on Thursday the 18th ult, by
the Rev. Mr.. Stone, Mr.. John Nc Clenathan to
Miss Azubah Gilbert.