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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

A clergyman of the name Of Math-
son, was minister at Pattersdale, in
Westmoreland, (England) for sixty
years, and died lately at the age of
ninety. During the early part of his life
his benefce brought him only i2i.
year; it as afterwards increased to 1871
which it never exceeded. On this in
come he married, brought up four chill
dren, and lived comfortable with his
neighbors, educated son at the Univer-
sity, and left upwards of ,O0oi behind
him. With that singular simplicity, and
inattentioa TO form. which characterize
a country life, he himself read the buri-
al service over his mother; he married
his fatherto second wife, aud after
wards buried him also. He published
his own bsnns of marriage in the church
with woman whom he had formerly
christened, and he himself married all
his childrenl-B rightOnpGpsr.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Russia and The United States.
burgh papers of the e9th Of May, Pub
fish the following extract
"PETERsBURG, May l5th.--Our diff
ferences with the United States of
North America, respecting the North
west Coast of the American Continent,
are now settled by the exer,ions of the
Diplomatic Commissioners, nominated
for that purpose, to the entire sasisf faction
ofthe respective States, whose relations
are replaced on the most friendly foot
ing"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

ALEXANDRIA, July as.-The dispute
between the night watch of our town,
and The driver of the Western mail
stage, of which circumstance we spoke,
a ewdays since, as having caused some
excitement among our citizens, was set
lied before the Mayor, on Saturday la,
by fining the driver for disorderly con-
duct, in abusing the watehmen, and COM
pelaed him to pay the costs.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Nep Orleans. Accounts from New
Orleans, of the I'd ult. mention great
rise of the waters in the upper country,
occasioned by long and heavy rains.
The heat had been very oppressive in
the city, more so, than it had been for
Is wears. The deaths from the 22d to
the aSth Of June were 50, three of which
were malignantfever. Aman who had
been confined in dungeon under the
mayors office, called the black hole,
for resisting a constable, died from suf-
location.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

The U. S. schr, GRAMPUs, J. d.
SLoAT, Esqr. Commander, arrived at
the Quarantine ground, n. York, on
Friday evening, officers and crew all
well. The officers on board are Lieuts
j. A. Cook, w. Fl. Gardner, sailing
master Samuel B. Cooke, pun ser G. X.
Barry, surgeon j. Hulse, midstipmen
Rob't G. Robb, Edw. G. Tilton, j. j.
GLEASON, and Francis s. Key Capt's
Clerk, Amos Shepherd. The Grampus
sailed from Hampton Roads on the
asth February last, since which time
she has cruized on the coast of Africa,
through he West Indies. and Gulf of
Mexico She has shown the American
flag at thirteen foreign ports. During
the cruize she has been at anchor in
port only ass hours, and in open roads
296 hours. She has made the Sun verti-
cal eight times, and sailed $4,000 miles.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

The Sloop of War ONTARIO, Capt
John B. Nicholson, commander, sailed
from New York, on Thursday last, for
the Mediterranean.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Iahuman .M,rder.--Mr Joan MEL
SON, of Lancaster District, s. c. was
most inhumanly murdered as he lay in
his bed, on the night of the sixth inst.
Mr. Nelson was we'll known, on account
of his singular deforn.ity, having neither
hands nor arms, except one short stump
of about 1 8 inches in length. He was
single man, aged about so years, resi-
ded alone, andwas distinguished as an
accurate teacher Of the languages. The
murderous deed appears to have been
executed with a common axe; he was
much mangled, but the fatal blow was
received on the scull. It is supposed to
be the work of some negroes in the
neighborhood, who have been arrested
ON suspicion.-CheraD Mts;ligsncsr.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Melancholy Ship,ursck. The brig
Jesse, which sailed from Three Rivers.
Prince Edwards Island, on the a5'h of
December last bound to Liverpool, with
all the passengers and crew, % in num-
Der, was cast away on st. Paups Island,
opposite Cape North in Cape Boston,
on the a7th ofthat month, and every one
on board persisted. Eleven dead bodies
were discovered in tent on the Island,
supposed TO have persisted from cold and
starvation, as there apr eared signs Of
their having lived on each other.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

On Thursday week, a man in Philadel-
phia, being called on to plead on an indict-
ment for Larceny, was tod by the Clerk
to hold up his right hand. The man inn
mediatelv held up his left hand. "Hold
up your right band," said the Clerk: Il
am leit-handed; and sure my right
hand is on my left shoulder" The con-
sequence was hearty laugh, in which
the prisoner, having joined as hearth
ly as any body, he held up his right hand
and plead in the usual form.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Treaty Nth Russia.-A treaty between.
Russia and the United States has been
brought here by Mr.. Bull, passenger
in the Ganges, from st. Petersburg, who
is also charged with dispatches for our
government The treaty is believed to
relate to that part of the Northwest
Coast within our boundaries. where the
Russians lately claimed Alright of occu-
patton, and which. it is understood, has
now been abandoned-N Y e. Post.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21
tSaiscRItarrp.
FALL OF TECUENDANA.

An American gentleman resident at the seat
of government of the Colombian Republic,
visited this fail, and describes it in a letter
to friend at Washington, dated at Bogota
April H., 1924, from which the following
extracts are taken.
As we approached the foot of the
mountains, we were enchanted with the
beauty and luxuriance of this part Of the
great valley of Bogota. The river
bearing the name, wound around us
through the plain, in every direction Of
the compass. The vivid and perpetual
verdure of the scenery, barley and
wheat in all their various stages Of veg
citation, hocks ofsheep, cattle and horses
browsing in rich pasturage, or rowing
on the declivities of the mountains, pre-
scented TO us rural scene equally splen.
did as move! but when we reached the
summit of the mountains, and in the
scope ofour vision embraced the great
er part Of this delightful vale, the scene
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21
NoTE.--sYotes in Congress on the War

NoTE.-FVotes in Congress on the War
Question.
IN SENATE.
For War. F0r Peace.
North Of Delaware, 8 South of Delaware,
South of DO. II North of DO. ID
IN HOUSE.
For War. For Peace.
North Off Delaware, II North ofDelawarc, SO
South of DO. 63 South OF Do. IS
In the Autumn Immediately following the
declaration of war, the Peace ELECTORAL
Ticket in Massachusetts succeeded by MA
JoRlTY of0rsF24,023.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21
FROM THE TRENTON EMPORIUM.

Among nine bad if one be good,
=" There's yet one good in ten."
A faliow-faced, long necked boy, was
seen, one day, strolling along the stone
fence that bounded the north side of
Mr.. ScallfeId's orchard, and apparently
searching for minerals among the peb-
bIes which were used as filling in for
the wall, or numbering the leaves on
the clover, and looking out for exotics
among the wild flowers that grew by
The hedge, a large handful of which he
had collected to crafty his nose, while
his hat band was decorated with bunch
of the yellow blooms which bear the
nam2 of which naughty children are
sometimes called, and his bosom orna-
mented with laurel twig.-The worthy
farmer stopped his plough in the al
Joining field, and the girls at the house
threw up the window, while The dog
barked, TO see the STANCE apparelled
and more strangely hammered traveller;
who observing that FOWLER was dspos-
ed TO take more notice Of him than be
desired, and that he had attracted con-
siderable attention among The residents
Of the farm house, clambered over the
bitches to get at Mr.. ScaIlfield, and So
luting him with fal-lal-la and very
low bow, began, after cooking his bat
on one ear, and splintering a stick from
the fence, TO white at, by making sun
dry inquiries relative TO the plough, the
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21
Singular effects q beauty on ayOung man

Singular effects Of beauty o" ayoung man.
Bishop Dapoy Invited one day to din
ner two clergymen and two ladies, he
remarked that during the whole of the
repast, the youngest of the clergymen
had his eyes steadily fixed on one Of
the ladies, who was very handsome.
The bishop, after dinner, when the la
dies had retired, asked him what he
thought of the beauty he had been look
ing at. The clergyman answered, "My
lord, in looking at the lady, was re-
flecting that her beautiful forehead will
one day be covered with wrinkles
that the coral of her lips will pass to
her eyes, the vivacity of which will be
extiuguished that the ivory of her
teeth will change to ebony that to the
roses and lilies of her complexion, the
withered appearance of care will sue
coed that her fine soft skin will be-
come a dry parchment; that her agree
able smiles will be converted into grim
aces and at length she will become
the aniidote of love-" | never should
have supposed, said the bishop, that the
sight Of a fine woman would have in
spired a young man with such profound
meditation.
A dead takc.in.---Some few years back
while an East Indiaman was lying at
Canton, party was sent on shore for
fresh waller, accompanied by a young
officer, who took with him his double
barrelled gun, and amused himself, un-
til attacked by several of the natives,
when he fred and unfortunately killed
one Of the men: this deferred the rest
| from pursuit, and he escaped. On the
following day great stir was made a.
bout this business the trade was sus.
pended, and, as usual, the officer was de
manded as an expiatory sacrifice TO the
names of the deceased Chinese. This
could not be agreed to; but, instead Of
the officer, large sum in dollars was Of
/. fered to hush mp the matter but no, fonC
as they are of dollars, the great men a
Canton, in this instance, would have ;
life for life.
Just at this junclure, the butcher o
: the Indiaman committed suicide, wher
} some cunning dog of the ships company
fl found that he was about the size of the
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21

Iecuendana would Afford him ala am
pie remuneration for all his latigues and
| privations.
The roar of the fall, the beauty,
novelty, and sublimity of IFS appear
ance, the grandeur of the surrounding
scenery, and the tout ensemble of the
country, constitutes scene perfectly
unique, and can only add, that would
not have been without the peculiar de-
light which this great natural curiosity
has afforded me, for all the metallic
wealth of Colombia, and | shall bear
with me to the grave the deep and in
teresting impression it has made on my
mind.
affecting Aaecdote.-A circumstance
Of a very interesting and affecting kind
occurred some time since in one of the
Greek Isles. number of the islanders
terrified at the approach of Turkish
force. hurried on board a large boat and
pushed off from the land The wife of
one of them a young woman of nncom-
mon loneliness, seeing her husband de-
parting. stood on the shore, stretching
out her hands towards the boat, and i'm
ploring in the most moving terms, to be
taken on board. The Greek saw it
without concern or pity, and, without
aiding her escape bade his companions
hasten their fight. This unfortunate
woman, left unprotected in the midst of
her enemies, struggled through scenes
of difficulty and danger, of insult and
suffering, till her failing health and
strength, with a heart broken by sor.
row, brought her 10 her dsath-bed. She
had never heard from her husband.
and when wandering among the noun
tains, or lying hid in some wretched
habitation, or compelled to urge her
flight amidst cruel fatigues, her affections
for him and the hope of meeting again,
bore up her courage through all. He
came at last when the enemy had re-
treated, and the Greeks had sought
their homes again and learning her
situation, was touched with the deepest
remorse. But all hope of life was then
extinguished, her spirit had been tried
to the utmost-love had changed to "a
version, and she refused 10 see or for
give him. There is at times, in the
character ola Greek woman, as more
than one occasion occurred of observing,
strength and sternness that is remark
allie. Her sister and relations were
standing round her bed and novor in
the days of her health and love did she
look so tOuchicgly beautiful as then
her fnc dark eyes were turning on
them with look, as if she mourned not
TO die, but still felt deeply her wrongs
the natural paleness other cheek was
crimsoned with a hectic hue, and the |
rich tresses Of her black hair fell dis
sheyelled by her side. Her friends,
with tears, entreated her to speek to
and forgive her husband-but she turn
ed her face TO the wall, and waved her
hand for him TO be gone. Soon the
last pang came over, and affection con-
quered--shc turned suddenly round,
raised look Of forgiveness TO him, plac-
ed her hand iii his, and died.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21
: 81 assachstSfttB :5Dp.

THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS Is ESSENTIAL,
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDOM"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
THE REGULATOR.

Mn. WARREN,
The KAskaskia Republican (whilom
Advocate) of the 10th inst. having made
a mighty fuss abou, the following satire
from Missouri genius, under the name
of " Regulators" who writes in the St.
Louis Enquirer, and having accepted the
piece as hit at the slave party, It would
crafty number Of your readers il you
would publish il. When | first read
this number of the Regulator, l was
somewhat at a loss to determine which
OF our political parties The author
aimed at, or whether he intended any
thing further than TO rldicule our "hot-
heads" on both sides; but as the writer
in the kaskaskia Republican has accept
ed it as exposing his own party, feel
willing the i-conventionists should
withdraw all claim TO it.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
Thy AUTHORITY

AN ACT to revive and continue in force an
act, entitled " An act fixing the compensa-
tons of the Secretary OF the Senate and
Clerk of the House Of Representatives, of
the Clerks employed in their Offices, and of
the Librarian
Be il enacted by the Senate and House
Of PehreSeatatiues Of the United States
o. .4merica in Congress- assembled, That
an act, passed the eighteenth of April,
one thousand eight hundred and eighteen,
entitled A." An ac, fixing the compensa-
tons of the Secretary of the Senate and
Clerk Of the House of Representatives,
of the Clerks employed IN their Offices,
and of he Lbrarisn," be, and the same
is hereby declared to be revived, and
continued in force, until the FIRST day of
January, eighteen hundred and twenty
six.
Washington, Feb 90, 1924.
Approved: JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30

Ertraordinary.-It is stated in late
LONDON paper that an engine has been
constructed, which will produce a sort
OF revolution 10 mechanics it will su-
persede altogether the use o! steam, and
may be termed an atmospheric Pressure
Eosine; its power may be multiplied ad
in6nium, and the expense OF working it,,
compared with the steam engine, will
save nine parts out of ten. The original
cost will likewise be comparatively small,
and i, is applicable to every purpose to
which steam can be applied. A patent
has been taken out for England, aud
those for Scotland and Ireland are in
progress, and when completed, the en-
CINE will be exhibited to the public
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
FOR SAXAE

YNHE west half of section one, town five
L north, range ten, west of the third princi-
pal meridian, on which there are good dwell
ling house, stable, smoke house, and other out
buildings web near the house, and an ex-
cellent spring few rods distant There are for
ty-hve acres under fence, and thirty acres of it
are under good cultivation--wi,h young or
c'iard of forty apple trees. This farm is ST.
tuated one mile north west of Alton, on the
great road leading to 81. Charles, Boons Lick,
Salt River in Missouri, by Smeltzer's Ferry,
and to Greene, Morgan, sangamo, Pike and
Fulton counties in this state. The soil is of
good quality, is well timbered and watered.
The terms OF payment will be made easy.
MARTIN FAAHAN.
March IT,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
PUBLISHED EEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

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sa Advance. Subscribers who do not comply
with this condition will be charged at the ri,,e
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wish to discontinue at the end of each term
will be considered as a new engagement. No
paperto be discontinued (unless at the option
of the Editor) until all arrearages shall have
been paid.
advertisements, not exceeding square, will
be inserted at 81 for the first, and 80 cents for
each subsequent insertion. Larger advertise
ments in the same proportion.
CT Letters to the Editor must be post paid.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
pONATICAyI.
STRUCTURES

addressed TO James Madison, on the cele-
6rated Rehou If WjiAam II Craqp-
ford, reco mmending the intermarrioge
IF americans wiM The Indian rifles
.Ascribed 10 Jndge Cooper, and origi-
naAy Published by John Binns, in The
Democratic Pres.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
l am, Mr.. Regulator,
your humble servant,
FIDELIA FLINSEY.

The situation ofoy laroorres pondent,
mos, certainly deserves our sympathy
and kind Offices. What can be more
wretched, and merit our cor passion in a
greater degree, than the case of an atlec-
tionate wife and tender mother whose
" better half" has become politically de-
ranged For we often hear OF persons
pronounced holticaVy honest, who, in
private lite are known to be knases; we
can easily conjecture the case Of a man,
who, though rational 10 all the ordinary
affairs of life, becomes crazy in poll les.
AS this case is medical one, my pre-
scription will be as follows: Let the pa
tieht lose 48 OF. of blood, have his head
shaved and biistered, and dieted on Irish
potatoes and skim milk, til afte, the frs.
Monday in August next, and if this fails,
| shall then order him to the lunatic hos
pi,al for life.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
AMERICANUS.
Washington City, hhril 80, 1916.

Maidenhead, New-Jersey, May l, 1916.
To the Honorable the Secretary at Uar.
SIR-Having seen your benevolent
project tor civlizing the Indians, by ne
gocialing intermarriages with white peo-
pie, am encouraged to request you
will take my case into Your consideration.
You must know, sir that am what is
reproachlul'y styled an old maid. which,
l assure you, is more my misfortune
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-30
HdVe tIlc IO0OF 10 DC, sc.
WILLIAM Ii. CRAWFORD.

| believe you and the public, myself
and Mr.. Crawford, are, by his time, al
most equally weary of this epis,olasy
corresp ondence; but it is some consola
ton to Us, that this letter will finish the
subject of Mr.. Crawtord's report. What
new and future instance of want of ludg-
ment may call forth similar apimadver-
sions time only can discover.
What interest does Mr.. Crawford's
poltica character confer on his opinions?
A brief review of his career may enable
US to answer this question.
Mr.. Crawford, a school-master in AL
bemarle county, Virginia, conceivng it
more for his interest 10 choose some new
profession. and some new theatre of &C
ton, removed TO one of the boundary
counties OF the state of Georgia, as a
county court lawyer. In such si,ua-
ton, ,nan of tolerable education, man
ners aud conduct, finds it no difficult
task to become conspicuous among from
tier settlers. He became like many
others, similarly situated, great man
in his little world. He entered into ra-
Their an unfortunate dispute with Mr..
Watkins, oil Watkinsvllle, but do not
know enough of the facts to say whether
he was in the right or the wrong. In
due time he was sent to Congress, and
then, by that dexterous management
which men of moderate talents are not
unfrequently well qualified TO pursue, he
acquired influence enough to be sent
as ambassador to France.
Mr.. D. B. Warden was there as con-
sui general, and had been agent Of
prizes; but in the applications of our
coun'rymen, for American claims, on
the fund appropriated by treaty to dis
charge them, he had greatly incurred
the displeasure of General Armstrong,
who was to be reached only by few
persons of different description from
Mr.. Warden, to whom General Arm
stroDs's conduct in that business, was
not quite conIormable with Mr.. War
denis notions of proprlety. Whether
General Armstrong; conduct merited
any censure, leave it to the merch anls
OF our sea-por, towns to decide. Certain
il is, that whatever may be their opinion
OF General Armstrong, Mr.. Warden is
held in general and uneqnivocal respect.
In France he is popular also, among that
class of persons, who at Paris particular