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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07
HAVANA.

Accounts from HAVANA state that
the Governor of Martinique had solici-
ted the captain, General of Cuba to con-
tinue the same amicable and CONNER
cial relations between the French and
Spanish colonies which had heretofore
existed. The proposition was accom-
panied by many specious arguments,
together with a detailed view Of the o.
perations of the French army in Spain
and professions of great friendship for
the captive King. Gen. Wives in the
true Castilian style, and to the hon
our of himself and his country, rejected
the proposition in the following Ian
guage:
Excellent Sire-1I have received
your letter from the hands of the COM
mander of the French frigate Jeanne
DARE, announcing TO me the entry of
the Duke of Angouleme and the French
army into Spain, and proposing certain
terms for the preservation of peace in
these seas, sc. sc.
'Such a proposition could not but
astonish me. If before taking so incon-
siderate step you had ascertained the
opinion of this Island, Justly scandalized
by the entrance of the French armies
upon the soil of Spain, without any pre-
vious declaration of war, you would
have found that the Havana knows how
to distinguish between the acts of
government, which has made itself a
tool of the Holy Alliance, and the gene
raj opinion of the French nation, a ex-
pressed in the bosom of the Chamber
of Deputies.
"if your excellency had personally
known me, you would have abstained
from addressing to me in time of war.
propositions, which you never could
imagine that Spanish soldier. grown
old in honour and always jealous for the
glory of his country, would listen to-
lie will never forget his duty to that
country, and his obligations or fidelity
10 the government ofthe Constitutional
King andhe assures your excellency,
that the sentiments, of the Inhabitants of
The Havana are in unison with his own.
81 have the honor TO send to YOU a
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

paper, perhaps, think that John An
drew Shulze, aught to be elected, be-
cause he voted for bringing in bill to
violate the chartered rights of the Ro-
man Catholic Church of St. Mary's; and
that he also voted for the bill which pro-
vided THAT THE MILITARY POWER SHOULD
BE PLACED ABOVE, AND BEYOND THE
CONTROL OF CIVIL PROCESS. If the basis
of John Andrew Shulze's election de-
ponds on the persecution of the Catho-
lies, we sincerely hope, that he may be
permitted to enjoy the sweets ofPriyate
life.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07
PIRATES CAPTURED.

iAA E<o y al hLU.
The annexed account of the capture
of piratical vessel has been confirmed
through various channels and may be
considered correct in the leading facts.
II reflects great credit upon the officers
who conducted the enterprise, and will
doubtless be stimuant to increased
exertions among the remai ing part of
the squadron. Fed Gaz.
On the 9TH July piratical schooner
of9S tons, arrived at Matanzas, prize to
the United States barges Gallinipper,
captain Watson, Musqueto, lieut.. ms
man the particulars of her capture are
as follows. On the 5th of July the bar
ges returning from cruize to the west
ward, fell in with the pirate coming out
of Jiguapa bay, distant 10 leagues from
Matanzas At first she was supposed
to be a Patriot privaieer, and the barges
being short of provisions, determined TO
speak to her and obtain a supply, on dis
covering her intention, the pirate ronded
to, discharged her long gun and hoisted
the bloody fag. Tie barges Immediate
ly gave chase, when the pirate stood up
the bay, anchored in shoal water with
springs on her cables and prepared for
action, occasionlly firing at them;
when at the distance of GO yards
discharged her long gun, and at the
distance of 80, gave full round Of
musketry withou effect. The barge
men then discharged their muskets,
gave three cheers X prepared to board !;
at this moment the pirates all jumped
into the water, when a great slaughter
took place twenty seven dead bodies
where counted, five were taken prison.
ers by the ban gemen, and eight by a
party of Spaniards on shore others
must have sunk without being observed,
and none are known to have escaped
This schooner was formerly a coaster
between Matanzas and Havana, had
been taken BY the pirates and carried
into Jiguapa Bay to fit out, and was
starting on her first cruise, at the time
of her capture. She was fast sailer,
mounted one long 9, a midships, on a
pivot, and two four Founders, had a
crew of about fifty men, commanded by
the well known Little Devil,'' so called
from his small stature and cruelty
He was killed-Ihe two barges toge-
Their had % men. The barges lost none,
killed wounded or missing-and the
affair took place, on the same water that
gallant Allen fell about one year since.
Lieut.. Watson took possession of the
schr. and sent the prisoners in the Ter
rier to Havana to be tried they were
delivered over to the civil authority of
that place, on the l4th, and the next
day the Terrier sailed for Thompsou's
lsland.-Capt Gatchill understood Just
before he left H ,vana, that it was highly
probable the prisoners would be acquit-
ted-there being only one American
seaman to testify against them, while
they had host of illnesses to swear for
them that they were not pirates but
merely fishermen
New Orleans papers state, that the
revenue cutter Louisiana, has taken
possession offthe Balize, of the shnr
Eighth of January, suspected of having
committed piracies.-The cutter and
her prize were standing in for
Mobile on the 9th inst The latter was
said to have considerable specie on
board.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07
Translated for the National Adu.
SPAIN.
Madrid. No, n

WV :. Idd'7d, May 81,
We are positively assured that the
division of Zayas, has beaten one of The
French divisions in the neighborhood
OF Iaiavera, so much that the officers
themselves report that they have takrn
from them 900 prisoners-lhis is wbat
they merit, because in spite Of the exis
ing treaty and Immediately as il rx.
pred, they presented themselves and
hegan theirhostlities. We have rnb
i,hed here a handbill giving the d..
t lis Of the action and from lis contents
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07
A PROLIFIC COUNTY

FrederackS6ursh, { Ia J J,lne 90.
1t is fact, that thirteen women have
had thirty children in the county OF
Culpeper, within this year. Two of
that number had each of them three
at birth one ia black Noman) had
four and as far as we have been abb,
to learn, they are all doing well.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

copy of my proclamation of cath of
June, announcing the unjust aggressi on
of France, but recommending protec-
ton to the persons s property of French
men. sc Sc
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

WILLIAM TEMPLE FRANKLIN, grand
son of DIR. Franklin, and editor of his
works, died on the 18th of May last, at
Paris. The Paris Constitutional of the
sth of June, contains an obituary Office
of the deceased.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

On Wednesday morning last, about
seven O'Clock, the shock of an earth
quake was very sensibly felt in the town
of Salem, Mass. The jarring of the
buildings continued from three to five
seconds.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

Sueide.-The proportionate mum Der
OF suicides in Paris and London, has, of
late, been of warm and angry discus
sion, between some of the French and
English writer's particularly between
Drs. Esquirol and Burrows.
The estimate ofthis latter gentleman
Tor 1877, is believedto be tolerably ac-
cufate, and is as follows:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

Suicide has, at times appeared to pre-
vail epidemicahy. In 1906, sixty suicides
were committed at Rouens, during the
months of June and July, which had
been extremely hot and moist, much
commercial distress had occurred at the
same time. In july and August of the
same year, three hundred suicides were
committed at Copenhagen; the same
causes likewise prevailing-In 1898,
thirteen hundred suicides took place at
Narseille Medical Recorder.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

new YORK, July ss.-London pa.
Pers to the evening of the 10th, and Lii
verpool to the 2lst of june, have reach
ed us by the British brig Minerva. in
35 days from the latter Mace
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

UNION, Penn. July 22--On Thurs
day last Mr.. James Shriver, in cempa-
NJ with the Hon. Andrew Stewart, and
several others, left this place, for the
head of the Youghiogany river. Wem
derstand that they have set out for the
purpose of surveying, taking notes, sc.
preparatory TO the publication Of a map
OF the lou9hiogany and Potomac rivers,
and their connecting branchas, and the
National Road. Mr.. Shriver went well
prepared to make correct survey Of
the above mentioned streams, and will
he able, no doubt, to collect much val
liable and interesting information con
corning the country which he las gone
70 visit
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

Spmrad Rye.--A correspondent of the
n. England Farmer says:-Take few
kernels of the ergot or sptured Rye
steep them short time in water, pour
il into plate, and set it on the floor in
fly season: all the flies in the room in a
few minutes will be found dead at the
seducing cup.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-07

Charcoal is very highly recommended
as a preventive to bilious fevers, and that
it is perfect cure of ague AMI fe-
YER A table spoonful ofpulyerised char
coal, in a tea cup Of sweet milk, taken
night and morning, is the usual quanti-
ty for grown persons, tor children in
proportion.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
WHITE MOUNTAINS.

Mr.. Shirley-Having LACEY assembled mount Wash
ington, the highest peak OF the White Mountains,
induced to state for the information of those who
may feel similar Curiosity but who NAV ne deferred
from The undertaking, from apprehension that il will
be attended with great fatigue and privaon that Mr.
Ethen Crawford, the owner and occupant OF the OLD
Rosebrooks farm four miles of the Notch has re-
Gently a considerable time and expense cut verv
good foot path through entire directly to
the summit Of mount Washington. That the whole
distance from Mr. Crawfords, TO the highest peak, by
admeasurement, is nine miles; one and quarter of
which is the ain road and FIVE and half through
valley; leaving the ascent but miles and guar
ter. That MIR. Crawford is very experienced oblig.
ing guide and able 10 give satisfactory information Of
all the objects that viii Ne likely arrest the attention
of the traveller. and furnish every necessary for his
bodily comfort. That the whole route has been
performed in a rumber of instances. in one dav
bot this is considered bv persons too arduous
comfortable booth has been erected al the foot Of the
nouutain for the convenience Of those who may wish
longer time or for shelter the event Of bad wealth
er. July lst.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
THE QUAKERs AT LYONS.

When Collet de Herbois that dreadful mons
ter ofcruelty reigned the tyrant of Lyons, he ia
sisted with some ofthe Inhabitants of that devot-
ed city. who protested the Quaker principles.
that they should 20 out to fight against the Reb-
els, as he called those Of the contrary party To
him. This they refused, saying, that If they
were obliged to do it, they would follow the sol
diers without arms. In this condition they we're
taken 10 the Great Place Of Lyons, where they
were asked if they would fire upon some poor
wretches who were ordered for immediate fusI-
eering. This they positively refused, and said
they had much rather be amongst the persons
that were about to be shot than be at all con-
cerned in shooting them. The Commanding
Officer exclaimed, /" This is indeed too much y
and was 50 struck with the integrity and intre-
pidity Of their hehaYiour, that he ordered them
Immediately to be taken home, and to remain
unmolested in future.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
DOMESTIC

.NaUGL-The brig Spark, Lieutenant Ccmrandant
Shnbrick, sailed from Norfolk, on the 23d ut. On
a cruise 10 the West india seas She takes oRt A
number Of supernumerary officers for Commodore Por-
ter's squadron. -ea-1s
The United States ship John Adams, Cant Rem
shaw, sailed from Hampton Roads on the 18th ult
for lagura With Mr.. Andersen, cur Minister to the
Republic Of Colombia family and suite as passengers
.aHany-Ihe ancient capital Of New-York, il IN
creassg in population and business the present year
beyond any fermer example Gentlemen Of that CITY
inform u.s. that houses are not be taken. and one
hundred and nifty are now wanting. This fresh spring
to business may attributed in part to the near com
peon Of the canals, and the advantages which il is
expected Albany Will derive from the extensive basin.
now constructing IN the river font Of the CITY This
work progresses with unusual and unexpected rapdi-
ty.
The editor OF the Baltimore Chronicle in noticing
the recent death ofs ciiJ BY window sash e ling on
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
DIED.


IN Milo, N Y. Rev. Jonathan Ferres, Baptist
minister. During thunderstorm whilst looking from
window IN his house. tie lightning struck the bail
ding and he was instantly killed.
Drowned On Thursday week. il the river AZ ConcorTs
N. II. Mr. Abraham Sanbon, 80. The crcumstan-
ces attending his death should operate as caution
TO those who in the habit Of exercising themselves
N swimming. Being m expert swimmer he under
took 70 dive from large raft where the water was
supposed 70 We 70 OF 30 feet deep and bring I'D clam
from the bottom This he accomplished two or three
times and was warned against another attempt AZ
being dangerous but making an unusual effort he
went down. and came up directly under the raft He
was heard whilst IN THIS situation, add was seen to
put his hand up through aperture bun the raft he
ing large he could net extricae himself and being
composed Of heavy timber and covered partly o stones
.it could not he separated Consequently the uuforru
nate man sunk IN watery grave. leaving wife and
small children, dependant his eKertions for
supPou-leaving warning which il is hoped may be
efectual in preventing others from rushing into dan
ger and into the arms Of death.-Repositorg
Drowned, in Bolton pond, by tile upsetiins Of boar
Mr. Merrck Honghion, 20, and an lrishman tnanie
not mentioned recently from Ireland, 10 daily expec-
taiions Of the arrival Of hs family There were Two
other persons in the boat. one Of whom unable to
sVip saved himself by crawling the shore on the
eeuom <isiag' Occasionally to take breath Pat rot
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
MISCELLANY.
RUINS OF BALBEC,

Dr. Richardson, who visited the ruins Of tle
magnificent temple at BaIbec, in Syria. in bis
late travels Is Of opinion that this was first buIt
by Solomon and rebuilt BY Che Romans. The
workmanship Of the bottom stones is sitliilar TO
that OF some that were cut at Jerusalem in the
time Of that king. In the walls of this temple
are some Of the heaviest stones that were ever
moved by human hands or human machinery
Dr. K. measured one stone which was 81 feet
long IA broad, and 9 feet thick; two Others
were nearly OF the same Dimensions, and the 8
were placed more than 90 feet above the foun-
dation. 10 no other building on earth can such
ponierous masses be found This temple has
been place both Of pagan and christian wor.
ship The ruins are about 40 miles rorth 81
Damascus.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15

is neck. recommends safe and ornaments
70 have windows made open Ike folding doors.
Rose Leaves are said 10 be a valuable medicine in
dyseniary. They should be gathered every morning.
and dried in the shade, cloihs Or in tin pans
Medical Lecsures.-'The Medical Lectures "a Hsro-
yer viii commence On the third Thursday next after
commencement a. Dartmouth College being one fort
night earlier than il former years
The Hon. Albert GallatH. Minister fran the United
states 10 France arrived at New-Yofk june o M
the packet ship Montana
Distressing accident at Salem. .Eoss.
~ the evening Of the 4th Of july there was an ex-
hibiiion Of fire works in Salem al which great con-
course Of people were present, frem thai ana tire
neighborns towns BY some accident, rocker which
iah been hged took wrong direction and perforated
box containing geo rockets. These Immediately
exploded. and many OF them were thrown into the
crowd, spreading terror, alarm and confusion among
meta About ~ persons were wounded and manned
severely, and many more slightly -Four NJ the VDun-
ded are since dead several more AVE- not expected ~
recover. The scene was truly awful "A large area
around The stage appeared 10 be entirely envenped In
hatses--a part OF che rockets taking more elevated
direction passed rear tile heads OF the crowd the &C.
~ Fragments Of the rockets falling profnsely ameng
thenl--and besides the persons seriously injured
great number bad their clothes burnt, an I6st hsTY
hats. shoes &C. and several we're thrown down N wv
confusion aEd tramped upon" Thus d0 persons rnsb
into danger, To crafty idle curiosity The town
OF Salem. and especially many agonizng parents and
Trends will long have mournul occasion 10 remember
the fourth Of JuLy
The Executive Of New Hampshire has appointed
Hon Eehabod Bartlett Of Portsmouth 10 be Associate
Justice d the Superior Court OF Judicaure IN psce
Of Hon George Sullivan who declines.
u is said that single case OF tbs small Dox ar
o the hydfophobia, has been known have ever oc-
CURED III this country. west of the Ohio er-Nr.
Sherwood OF Bennington VI. has sheared from one
sheep is lbs. IL OF. Of washed wool The sheen was
years old this spring, and with the fleece weighed
ITS lbs.-ln 1ulpehocken, Pa. mas was nearv
sufocated bya black snake, which had entwiued il
self round his neck while asleep in barn--Tbe
library Of Bowdou College has received valuable COL
lection Of $50 volumes ct French and Italian books
'romN johnson Esq. Of HIsborough, N. H. also
+" deposit Of about 1900 volumes from rnsnecf,d
friend Of the College. "A new carriage has been
invented in Philadelphia, which u propelled Nv The
weight Of persons who ride il H." II would seem.
therefore that its celebrity must be in direct proper
ton to the number of passengers
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
GENERAL FINDING STORE FOR
SHOE MAKERS.

nMmM Boot and Shoe LASTS constant
400V ~ on hand-AIso common and
patent BOOT TREES, FORMERS, BACKS,
CLAMPS, WoodeB PEGS, Copper and Iron
NAILS, and Tools of every description, together
with an extensive assortment of
LEATHER,
for sac al the lowest Boston price for Cash or ep-
proved credit by SAMUEL COLMAN,
No. 7. Derby Square, Salem, Mass
UFORBERS for any articles in The ADORE line.
erecued at short notice. and waTrGnftd 10 girs sat-
isfdction. Cue July 8, 1928.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
FOR THE GAZETTE.


Among the many valuable improvements which the
good citizens Of different parts Of State are making
in canals, roads & bridges. in order to facilitate com
meree and intercourse with one another the BUILDING
of bridge across The Androscogein river near the
foot of the great Falls in Lewiston holds respecta
bic place. The work is progressing rapidly under the
superintendance and direction Of Maj Thompson
Hell or Norway. 1t is expected with common good
fortune tie bridge viii be completed in August nex
The rn- of the bridge 10 be covered with plank is
about q GIT hundred feet.
In passing tbs bridge the traveller will be presented
with prospect truly grand and sublime Here he
NAV view all The waters Of the Andoscoggin precip
tssd from considerable height over large and crag-
gy rocks down to the bottom or he'd of the river.
where they form kind of vortex in which the largest
millogs are tossed and driven about with as much an
parent ease and facility as the tIistle's down in
whrlwind Here the poet, and every true lover
Of nature, while their are RECALLED with the wild
music Of the waters may witness of the most sub
lime displays of creative power. We fancy we see
the pointing finger and hear the sudden exclamation Of
some fair one to awaken the attention Of her nsensble
corejo TO the SCENERY which opens on their view
when they first enter upon the bridge As they pass
along they discover of the most sublime and pic
turesque scenes 10 nature. The beautiful prismatic
colours reflected from the spray strike the eye with
the most delicate and agreeable sensations while the
bold craggy rocks and feather-white torrents which
are continually pouring them. and passing off in
angry foam under the bridge many feet below the
traveller, fill the mind with admiration and ave- II
is then the mind becomes impressed with that strange
underlined feeling which we experience when surroun-
ded BY apparent danger at the same time reason
teaches we are safe. We hazard nothing when
say but few If any bridges in this state present
such interesting scenery and such sublime prospects
this VIII, when completed A bridge across this
river, in this place has long been desideratum and
we now confidently hope that in a short period Of
time the community at large viii be accommodated
and the proprietors who subject themselves to so
| much expence in erecting the bridge will be hand
someiy rewarded Tor their spirit and enterprise
ANDROSCOGGIN.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
POETRY.

THE SPRING FLOWER.
THE spring flower sheds its mild perfume,
And gently opes lis silken leaf;
Mature no more is wrapt in gloom,
Past are its wintry tears Of grief)
The trembling beam Of morning shows
Each bcauleous tint, that charms the sight
The gale. as round the stem it blows,
Seems, lost in pleasing, sweet delight.
But there's flower, more sweet, more fair,
Than ever grac'd the smiling plain,
Ore was kiss'd by vernal air
Hallow' for ever be its fame
IT'S found alone in Virtues heart,
Planted by influence frem above;
Angels its alment impart
II came from heaven--its name is LOVE.